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Title A name given to the resource Courtland Olds Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Courtland Olds Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1867 - 1894 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Norfolk County, Woodhouse Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Courtland Olds Diary Transcript, 1880 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Courtland Olds Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1880 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Transcribed by Harry Bemister Barrett Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Norfolk County, Woodhouse Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1880 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> {first page blank} {second page} DAILY POCKET REMEMBRANCER FOR 1861 FOR THE TRADE NEW YORK 1861. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January, MONDAY 28, 1861 Comenced school to day in the Town of dover boarding as usual at Mr N.C. Nickerson Teacher D.B. McLenen comenced Lattin gramar English gramar Geography and arithmetic & History TUESDAY 29, St School to Day made good progress WEDNESDAY 30, School again made very good progress to day. January, THURSDAY 31, 1861 School again this day where I {illegible}ed a good {illegible} Geometry and other {illegible} February, FRIDAY 1, {illegible} school to day I found that my advances during the week very good considering SATURDAY 2, Went home to day found the folks all well </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February, SUNDAY 3, 1861 Went to Dover and to church at night after which I got well my lessons MONDAY 4, I went to school to Day & had my lessons well TUESDAY 5, Stormy day cleared of towards night got along well to day went to may flower to night and found them all right got home in the night February, WEDNESDAY 6, 1861 attended school to day and got along well attended Erie Lodge this evening got home safe THURSDAY 7, Made good progress to Day but not a little bothered in anticipating the great comotion that will soon be raised in our little town by the great sale of Mr Lanosons FRIDAY 8, Last Day in the week of school made good progress this week a great deal said about the sale which is to come of to morow started home in the dark and had a brave old walk got home at Last all right </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February, SATURDAY 9, 1861 Had a good old time to day choping wood at home got through it at last drawed two loads of hay in the fore noon to the barn went to singing school at night {illegible} SUNDAY 10, Went to church in the afternoon and got a ride to Dover with Mr Rog at church to night MONDAY 11, To again comenced geometry which I find very interesting February, TUESDAY 12, 1861 Made considerable advances in my studies to Day WEDNESDAY 13, Pleasant Day but my health is not very good having got a very bad cold attended Lodge THURSDAY 14, Worked hard to day and got along well </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February, FRIDAY 15, 1861 Another week is gone {illegible} so and my progress been considerable SATURDAY 16, Started home about nine o clock and after I got there I went to cutting wood at which I continued during the remainder of the day SUNDAY 17, I went to church in the afternoon after which I proceeded to Dover February, MONDAY 18, 1861 Attended school again I {illegible} lesson in Geometry & Latin {illegible} physiology TUESDAY 19, Made 2 propositions in Geometry and Latin Exercise of three nouns second declention WEDNESDAY 20, Recited 2 propositions in Geometry formed three Latin Exercises attended Erie Lodge of good Templars </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February, THURSDAY 21, 1861 Attended school {illegible} propositions in Geometry and Latin exercises attended Sale in the evening FRIDAY 22, Attended School & finished twelve propositions in Geometry Latin Exercise went home at night in company with Mrs Powell SATURDAY 23, Spent the day at home drawed two loads and cut two loads wood in the after noon February, SUNDAY 24, 1861 Remained at home during the day {illegible} for dover about four o clock Attended church in the evening MONDAY 25, Attended school recited the thirteenth & fourteenth propositions in Geometry Three Latin exercises &C. TUESDAY 26, {illegible} at school reciting two propositions in Geometry, Latin exercises and observations {illegible} second and third </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February, WEDNESDAY 27, 1861 Attended school again and {illegible} propositions one Exercise one English Lesson & attended {illegible} in the evening THURSDAY 28, At school to day made good by progress had two propositins Geometry Exercise Latin &C. March, FRIDAY 1, Attended School to day one proposition Geometry Latin Exercise and lesson &C. March, SATURDAY 2, 1861 Started home this morning in the mud and arived at my destination ten o clock in the afternoon assisted Father in drawing two loads of hay from stacks &C. SUNDAY 3, Remained at home this day on acount of the inclemency of the weather was occupied during the day in reading Reads voyages MONDAY 4, helped my Father to load one load of hay destined for Dover started about ten o clock at school in the afternoon two propositions in Geometry {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March, TUESDAY 5, 1861 I went to School to day had the 22 & 23 proposition of Geometry Book first WEDNESDAY 6, At school to Day had three Declentions in Latin attended Lodge in the Evening THURSDAY 7, Attended School this day Lessons on Latin exercise and two propositions in Geometry &C March, FRIDAY 8, 1861 I attended School to day made very good progress had two propositions in Geometry and Latin Exercise started home to night and had a very hard time of it SATURDAY 9, I helped Father draw in cloverseed from stack ocupied the while Day at this work SUNDAY 10, Staid at home the greater part of the day started about four o'clock for Dover </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March, MONDAY 11, 1861 Attended school this day. lessons one Proposition in Geometry & a Latin exercise and lesson. TUESDAY 12, Attended school to day and recited one proposition in Geometry & Latin exercise with Geography & & CC WEDNESDAY 13, I went to school to day my lessons being the same as one the previous day attended Lodge in the evening vis Erie Lodge March, THURSDAY 14, 1861 Attended school again to day and I had the misfortune to get locked out of school on account of my being late &C FRIDAY 15, I was again at school to day and I recited two propositions in Geometry Latin Exercise after school I made preparations for starting home which I did after dark. SATURDAY 16, In the forenoon of this day I assisted my father to draw two loads of hay from the stack in the afternoon I had the good fortune to gett my basket full of maple shugar at Mr John Matthews </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March, SUNDAY 17, 1861 Staid at home during the early part of the day ocupied my tme in reading Ready Voyages around the world attended church in the later of the day at the schoolhouse where Mr Roy officiated started for home after church was over on foot MONDAY 18, Comenced this new week at school had an extensive latin exercise in the neuter nouns one problem in Geometry in the after noon TUESDAY 19, Attended school this day lessons being similar as those on the previous day attended May Flower Lodge of Good templars where I enjoyed my self very highly March, WEDNESDAY 20, 1861 Attended school room to day Latin Exercise in the neuter nouns again an no Geometry Attended Erie Lodge of G.T. this evening &C THURSDAY 21, Attended school this day remained still at the neuter nouns one proposition in Geometry spent the after noon in {illegible} problems &C FRIDAY 22, {illegible} this day in active business viz start of Cleaning Clover seed and spring wheat and other work too numerous to numerous to mention </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March, SATURDAY 23, 1861 Spent this day at home actively ocupied in work of the {illegible} sort namely that of Cleaning Sifting and bagging Clover seed &C SUNDAY 24, Stopped at home his day occupied my time rather adventageously in reading the voyage of Revd C. Reed Chaplain of the {illegible} under Comandre C H Columbus proceeded to dover after four MONDAY 25, Commenced school to day in good spirits my lessons were as follows one proposition in Geometry Latin Exercise and my other studies March, TUESDAY 26, 1861 Attended school to day as usual {illegible} were the same or nearly so much the proceeding days attended May Flower Lodge of Good Templars WEDNESDAY 27, At school again to day my Lessons were as follows two Propositions in Geometry viz 29 & 30 . Latin Lesson as usual attended Erie Lodge of Good Templars whee I was very much interested by the eloquent speeches by various brother espressly {illegible} THURSDAY 28, I was at school again to day and my lessons were as Follows Latin Exercise Lesson and other Lessons as usual </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March, FRIDAY 29, 1861 Attended school to day and {illegible} on with my studies {illegible} two propositions in Geometry {illegible} Exercise English Grammar Geography started home At {illegible} 7 or 8 in the evening SATURDAY 30, Spent the day at home ocupied my time in Cleaning cloverseed and wheat cutting wood &C SUNDAY 31, Remained at home the greater part of the day occupied my time in reading Commodore Reeds voyages around the work by Rev {illegible} Taylor walked out to dover at night. April, MONDAY 1, 1861 Attended school to day and my Lessons were as follows two propositions in Geometry viz 37 & 38th Eight Grammar Latin and Geograpy &C TUESDAY 2, Attended school this morning but was somewhat disapointed to find there would be no more school this week therefore obliged to pack up and go home for my weeks holowdays WEDNESDAY 3, worked hard to day at sawing oak logs for stakes cut six during the day and I felt myself in a peculiar conditon after my days work was done </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April, THURSDAY 4 , 1861 I was occupid to day at harder work than yesterday viz that of cuting and spliting stakes which occupied my whole day makeing no less than seventy five stakes FRIDAY 5, Occupied to as on previous day by good and substantial stake work Father went to town in the after noon when I was imediately freed from my occupation SATURDAY 6, Occupied this day in choping wood for sunday which I found to be a very proffitable enabling me to make way with immense quantities of food. April, SUNDAY 7 , 1861 I The long wished for sunday here at last arrived the thought of my studies being resumed on served in no small degree to cheer me up &C MONDAY 8, Resumed my studies to day in good spirits my lessons for the being Geometry Latin &C TUESDAY 9, Attended School to day as usual Lessons {rest of entry too light to read} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April, WEDNESDAY 10, 1861 Present at school again to day lessons were the same as usual I Attended Erie Lodge of Good Templars where I enjoyed my self as usual there being a large turnout &C THURSDAY 11, My lessons were Mathematical June, {illegible} viz {illegible} Geometric Geography together with Latin and {illegible} English Grammar &C FRIDAY 12, My lessons were the same to day as yesterday only one paragraph ahead of yesterday after school prepared for a walk home for which place I started about {illegible} April, SATURDAY 13, 1861 {illegible} to day which {illegible} of no {illegible} had a {rest of entry too light to be legible} SUNDAY 14, {entry too light to decipher} MONDAY 15, Presented myself in the school {illegible} which I accomplished satisfactoryily. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April, TUESDAY 16, 1861 Attended school to day as usual where my lessons were as follows Geometry Arithmatick English Gramar and Latin Grammar with a few others WEDNESDAY 17, Attended school this day the seventeenth of April my lessons were nearly the same as on the day previous to this I attended Erie Lodge of Good Templars where I enjoyed myself very well THURSDAY 18, Nine o clock this morning found me wending my way o the academy in great haste. However got there In time had my lessons tollerably well &C April, FRIDAY 19, 1861 I was at school again to day had my lessons very well It being the last day of school this week I prepared for a journey home this evening which place I reached at a late hour to night. SATURDAY 20, I went to work this morning in good spirits at harrowing the ten acre field which I had the good fortune to finish in one day SUNDAY 21, This being sunday morning I started to dover about nine o clock and arrived there about time for Church where I at once proceeded. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April, MONDAY 22, 1861 My return to the academy day was marked by good lessons all around I was whoever much surprised to learn that our Principal was shortly going to tak up stakes and leave the school. TUESDAY 23, To day being a beautiful day everything looking very pleasant I determined to follow the good example set by nature and accordingly appeared at school in beautiful time and spirits. WEDNESDAY 24, As usual attended school to day and it being a fine day I after past my lessons {illegible} well at night I attended Erie Templars April, THURSDAY 25, 1861 I was at school again to day and got along tollerably well with my lessons I have now nearly mastered the first book of Euclid haveing reached the forty first &C FRIDAY 26, I found myself at school in good spirits season and my lessons were are follows Euclid Latin Grammar &C Edward and myself left school in the afternoon in order to enjoy a ride on the lake. Started about two o'clock in the afternoon and being favoured with a fine {illegible} we put in to Port Reyerse SATURDAY 27, As I reached home last night I found {illegible} somewhat weary however I {illegible} a good {illegible} and feel somewhat refreshed I put into my days work my good {illegible} &c </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April, SUNDAY 28, 1861 I was {illegible} this day at home excepting what I while I was away from home. I was at church in the afternoon &c MONDAY 29, Commenced work to day which was destined to last three week namely that of farming my work this day was harrowing TUESDAY 30, Harrowed again to day with the old nags on the field discked for oats the one in front of the house attended May Flower Lodge of IO of G.T. where I enjoyed myself considerably May, WEDNESDAY 1, 1861 Rained very hard today and my work work was in doors makeing fence caps shingles and many other things to numerous to mention THURSDAY 2, Rained to day and it being to wet for harrowing I cut wood and made fence caps {illegible} recieved a letter from Edward FRIDAY 3, Rained quite hard to day and was quite wet worked not but read &c </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May, SATURDAY 4, 1861 To day being very wet I worked at making fence most part of the day and the remainder of that day I did nothing &c SUNDAY 5, I went to church to day about half past two and herd Mr Roy preach a very interesting discourse. MONDAY 6, The ground being some what drier now than {illegible} in the afternoon we harowed the ten acre field once. May, TUESDAY 7, 1861 Rained again to day and mother sent me down to Mr Joseph Marrs after lime for whitewashing and I stoped at Mr Robert Marr and stoped there most of the day &c went to Lodge &C WEDNESDAY 8, Worked very hard to day at the harrowing the field in front of Mr McBrides which we intend to sow with barley harrowed it {illegible} one day with the old horse immediately after it was ploughed THURSDAY 9, Sowed the field that I harrowing yesterday am V and I harrowed {illegible} twice or rain {illegible} it rained in the afternoon I worked not for the remainder of the day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May, FRIDAY 10, 1861 It been very wet to day for {illegible} Mother and I went to simcoe and made a number of purchases in my own account after which we started home got here all SATURDAY 11, This day being the Last day of this week and somewhat wet at that my work was expended in the garden spadeing which I found to be very hard work SUNDAY 12, Expecting to have a fine old time on the comeing week I was somewhat uneasy all day but knowing it would avial me nothing I put an end to my restlessness and went down to my Grandfathers May, MONDAY 13, 1861 After having reached home in safety last night I felt somewhat beter after my walk and now this morning I feel tip top and ready for my task which I expect to perform this week. TUESDAY 14, Haveing worked hard yesterday and feeling quite well after it I made a resolution to do Likewise to day but it rained very hard on all day so I was obliged to keep within doors. WEDNESDAY 15, To day the ground is quite wet especialy in the early part of the day however in the later part of the day it dried off so that I was enabledd to go to my work viz harowing very hard work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May, THURSDAY 16, 1861 Finished up harrowing to day in the ten acre field or rather in the field in front of McBrides house. Father was sowing with barley FRIDAY 17, My work to day was droping potatoes which I soon accomplished after which I did nothing for the remainder of the day. D {or some sort of scrawl} SATURDAY 18, Worked very hard to day at the potato planting with father and Jerry with great anticipations of going to school next week to the new master &C May, SUNDAY 19, 1861 Started for dover this morning about nine o clock and soon reached my destination I was at church in the forenoon and heard Mr Roy preach heard him in the evening also. MONDAY 20, Commenced school to day after an absence of three weeks and found that we had a new master whose name was Lount appeared to be very cross to day however he paid great attention to the schollars &C TUESDAY 21, I was at school to day very much pleased with our new master although he was exceedingly cross he put me into studies the same as when Mr Ableman was here with little difference. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May, WEDNESDAY 22, 1861 The schollars as well as myself are anticipating great times on Queens birth day the twenty fourth of this month I attended Erie Lodge of G.T. this evening enjoyed myself very well &c THURSDAY 23, I was at the accademy to day as usual it being rather late I found that there ws great rejoicings among my fellow school mates but abt what I could scarcely at last I pried into it tomorrow a hollowday FRIDAY 24, There being no school I determined to enjoy with the other schollar boys a hollowday and with that intention I {illegible} with {illegible} Nickerson on board his wagon for Simcoe which place we soon reached {illegible} May, SATURDAY 25, 1861 Haveing had a very good time yesterday to day I expected to find myself in order to make up for lost time which I did by going home in the morning and immediately went to work in the garden SUNDAY 26, Edward came out this afternoon and I was deprived of my {illegible} I immediately proceeded to Dover with Edward and after which I went to church with Mr Nickerson and heard a very good discourse from Mr Roy. MONDAY 27, I as usual School to day and by makeing observations I found that I got tolerably well since Lenox came for instance when he came I was not in the {illegible} latin but now am in the eighth exercise and lesson &C </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May, TUESDAY 28, 1861 I went to the Accademy to day as usual my lessons were as usual to day viz Geometry, Grammar Latin and English together with Arnolds Latin Arithmetic &C WEDNESDAY 29, I attended school to day as usual made very progress to day in my Lessons in the evening I attended Erie Lodge of G.T. where I enjoyed myself very well THURSDAY 30, Attended the Academy as usual to day got through my lessons to day very well. After school was out I went to the strawbery patch and filled my basket with the precious fruit May, FRIDAY 31, 1861 I was present at the calling of the roll at the academy and was prepared to give my knowledge to the Magister after four o clock I started for home. June, SATURDAY 1, I was much surprised this morning to wake up in my own bed at home but I was not much surprised to know that I had to work to day as usual when I am at home so I comenced with the milking. SUNDAY 2, I attended Black Creek Sabath School this morning at nine o clock precisely after which I started for dover but before I got half way I got caught in the rain and it rained very hard for about ten minutes. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June, MONDAY 3, 1861 I attended school to day as usual and had a considerable difficulty in geting through however I managed to extricate myself with a beleif that I must study much harder next time &C TUESDAY 4, Half past nine o clock found me at the Academy and had some difficulty in working {rest illegible} WEDNESDAY 5, {complete entry illegible} June, THURSDAY 6, 1861 {complete entry illegible} FRIDAY 7, I was at school to day as usual but Lenox was seriously cross however got through at last my Lessons are now of a great {illegible} following Geometry Latin {illegible} Grammar Arnolds first Book of {illegible} SATURDAY 8, As I reached home last night all safe and sound I enjoyed a good nights rest and to day I went into the Garden to my work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June, WEDNESDAY 12, 1861 {entire entry illegible} THURSDAY 13, There was quite an excitement in town to day caused by old Mr Staffords following a man in town with a load of goods for Simcoe who he said ran through his gate. FRIDAY 14, I attended school to day as usual to day and after School I went Mr Nickersons strawbery patch in company with Edward for I dare not go in without permission June, SUNDAY 9, 1861 I attended sabath school to this morning at the old School house in the afternoon I went in company with C Matthews to sunday school on the pl{illegible} MONDAY 10, I was at school this morning precisely half past nine haveing been detained on account of the inclemency of the weather as it rained very hard I managed to get through exceedingly wet. TUESDAY 11, I attended school to day and found that Lenox is going to {illegible} half days and that {rest of entry is illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June, SATURDAY 15, 1861 {entire entry illegible} SUNDAY 16, {entire entry illegible} MONDAY 17, {entire entry illegible} June, TUESDAY 18, 1861 A considerable excitement was raised this morning by the entrance of the Circus known by the name if Robinsons great Show I attended School this Morning and went to the Show in the evening WEDNESDAY 19, I attended the Academy as usual but being rather early I was much surprised to hear a great hubub in our School Room and upon my entrance I found that it was Ted Lawson immitating the feats of last evening THURSDAY 20, As I attended Erie Lodge last Evening I enjoyed myself exceedingly well did not get home till late I attended school to day as usual when I got along rather well considering </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June, FRIDAY 21, 1861 This being the last day of School this week I determined to make short work of it and go home immediately after four o clock which I did Mary Jane, and Mary Howell going with me SATURDAY 22, I did not do much of anything to day still I did something I worked in the Garden and after that I did not do much more than play arround. SUNDAY 23, I attended sabath School this morning at the old school house after which I went home and read till meeting time in the afternoon when I heard Mr Clarke. June, MONDAY 24, 1861 This day monday 24th is my last day of schooling for I expect three or four months however I hope not for my only hope is learning and if I do not get this I will not do much in this world TUESDAY 25, I attended School as usual with little prospect of geting ready for the examinations on friday next which I fear will be a hard one with me Mr Nickerson attended May Flower Lodge to night. WEDNESDAY 26, I was at the Academy this morning as usual in right time I attended Erie Lodge of Good Templars in Port Dover where I enjoyed myself very well. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June, THURSDAY 27, 1861 I attended the Academy this morning as usual and on account of the inclemency of the weather there was but very few out to School to day, a considerable excitement about the election FRIDAY 28, This is I expect my last day of schooling for at least five weeks this morning I was on the top of the school house with Mr Mathews in order to put up the flag of our nation we passed our examination to day before a large audience SATURDAY 29, Having started for home last night I reached my destination safely about eight o clock in company with R.D. Powell who came out to stay a few days with me I was impressed to see my sister and Mrs Walker home and a few others at home June, SUNDAY 30, 1861 I went to sabath School this morning and after I returned I picked myself full of strawberys together with a few others I enjoyed myself much in going out to town this evening in company with a load &C July, MONDAY 1, I worked in the garden to day at the onions and carrots which I accomplished toward evening when milking time came again I soon finished it and then I determined to study which I did. TUESDAY 2, Harrowed in the buckwheat to day and found it to be very hard work climbing over the lumps nearly as large as myself I went to May Flower Lodge of G.T. enjoyed myself tolerably well. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July, WEDNESDAY 3, 1861 Harrowed the buckwheat over to day once and found it to be but a modification of yesterday one could scarcely see that the lumps had been at all comd down by yesterdays work THURSDAY 4, This being a rainy day I was obliged to omit harrowing but Father went to Simcoe with a load of oats for Mr Wm Lyons my occupation was chiefly that of studying Latin. FIRDAY 5, I worked in the hay field to day with Jerry and Charly in the mowing department and in the later part of the day it rained so that I was reduced to studying Latin. July, SATURDAY 6, 1861 I worked in the hay field to day while Father was gone to Simcoe to the nomination our work was in the rakeing department Jerry and I had hot times discussing Parliamentary matters &C SUNDAY 7, I attended church to day but hold on, I was much surprised this morning to my Dear friend Edward out from home, by six o'clock before we had finished breakfast &C MONDAY 8, Great excitement to about the election this day with tuesday being the Polling da{illegible}. Walsh, and Powell, being the champions for the M.P.P of the county of Norfolk </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July, TUESDAY 9, 1861 Beautiful day for mowing this it being very cool especially in the morning I mowed a half day to day for Walsh Perry went to Dover to day to put in his vote Father went yesterday for Powll WEDNESDAY 10, I finished harrowing the buckwheat ground to day or in the morning and in the remaining part of the day we drawed in hay from the orchard which we finished on the next morning THURSDAY 11, I saw a sight this day worth seeing viz a great fight James Mose and Charles Lawrie, which was indeed a pleasing sight Charles gained the victory It was however a tight match. July, FRIDAY 12, 1861 Great hubub among the Orangemen to day some were here for we hear the drums beating at a great rate, this morning we all hoed potatoes and after we got through we went at the hay. SATURDAY 13, I started for Dover this morning with Mother about ten o'clock arrived there at twelve when after I got my horse shod and the old buggy mended and had made several purchases we started for home. SUNDAY 14, I attended Sabathg School this morning at the old School house after which I went to my room and remained nearly all day ocupying my time in reading &c. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July, MONDAY 15, 1861 I howed potatoes the greater part of this day in company with father and towards night we went to makeing hay again on the flat in front of the house across the lane. TUESDAY 16, All hands went into the potato hoeing this morning good and strong {illegible} the hay was dry enought to rake up and when it was we went at it I attended May flower Lodge WEDNESDAY 17, Father hired three hands to day, besides ourselves and put them in the big field mowing and succeeded in proatracting a large portion of it. July, THURSDAY 18, 1861 My occupation to day was rakeing up hay in the field in front of Jerrys house after I had finished it we went to drawing in and had it all in the barn by night which made three fields of hay cut and drawed in. FRIDAY 19, Worked very hard to day at riding on horseback while father was rakeing hay in the seventeen acre field of which I we raked about twelve acres and besides which Jerry and charley cocked it up. SATURDAY 20, Mother and myself started for Dover this morning in order to do our shoping. And after we had finished that we started home again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July, SUNDAY 21, 1861 I attended Black Creek W.M S.S. after which I went to Church and heard Revd Mr Clarke who gave us a very good discourse after which I went home. MONDAY 22, My occupation was that of drawing hay to day, out of the seventeen acre field drawed hay all day. And when night came it found me in an exhausted position. TUESDAY 23, Feeling somewhat refreshed this morning we went to work with renewed vigour at the hay and got all in by night. I attended May Flower Lodge to night July, WEDNESDAY 24, 1861 To day Jerry together with myself went to mowing hay in the seventeen acre field while father went to Simcoe we finished by night so with this our hay cutting finishes. THURSDAY 25, This morning Jerry and I went to turning hay while father went off to the plains with a load of Lime for the new church after we got done turning we went to rakeing. FRIDAY 26, Jerry and I drawed in that which we raked yesterday got it all in by night safe all right {illegible} home hay all in safe and dry for 1861 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July, SATURDAY 27, 1861 This morning Jerry and myself drawed in the hay or rakeings from the stack and put a fence arround it. after dinner I got ready to start for my sister but when I got ready she came. SUNDAY 28, I staid at home all of this day amusing myself with my books. It commenced to rain about eight o clock this morning and rained till four In the afternoon when father went to dover to take my sister MONDAY 29, This morning I went for a strol in the raspberry patch firstly I went to Mr Cornelius Smiths patch where I found but few after a while I went to Grandfathers and staid till four o clock July, TUESDAY 30, 1861 Father and Mother went to Otterville or started with that intention I worked at hoeing potatoes in the morning and in the afternoon I raked up hay a small piece. At night I attended May Flower Lodge election night. WEDNESDAY 31, My occupation this day was that of hoeing potatoes nearly all day. Oh in the morning it rained very hard for a while. <pre>August, THURSDAY 1, </pre> We had visitors to day from a distance viz Mr John Williams and his wife rather with his daughter {line illegible} from Oakville. I hoed turnips in the afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August, FRIDAY 2, 1861 I worked vary hard this day at turnip hoeing at which I worked all day hoeing twelve roes in a day which I found plenty to o at the same time. SATURDAY 3, My dear sister being ome this day I did not want for company and and still my whole time as occupied at he same occupation as yesterday viz that of hoeing turnips SUNDAY 4, I attended sabath School this morning after which I went home and after dinner father and mother went to dover church and carried Mary Jane off with them I was obliged to milk all the cows August, MONDAY 5, 1861 Having milked all the cows last night I started for Dover about dark and had the good fortune to get a ride nearly all the way. this morning I started for School and was much surprised to find the school TUESDAY 6, {illegible}sited in one and did not like it much however I will have to put up with it this morning we commenced our English Grammar class with about fifty young {illegible} and was dissmissed at 3 o clock WEDNESDAY 7, I attended school to day as usual and the master started a new class this morning of french and Algebra I was interested to attend my Lodge of G.T but was obliged to desist on account of the rain. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August, THURSDAY 8, 1861\ I found myself at the Academy this morning at the proper time, I was able to recite my lessons very well, the new arangem {cut off} in our shool makes it rather awkward &c FRIDAY 9, I was much surprised to day to hear that we were to have a Gymnasium in opperation before the end of this quarter, I started for home after school and soon arrived at my destiny SATURDAY 10, I was told by my Father this morning, that I was to take a grist of wheat to mill to day which I did I arrived at home again about five o clock after which I milked the cows. August, SUNDAY 11, 1861 I started this morning for town in order to be in time for church which commenced at eleven o clock this being the day of the quarterly meetings I saw a large number of my friends MONDAY 12, I attended school this morning as usual and found that there was {illegible} spot at J.M Thorndykes so I am now begining to think of going to {illegible} for my books as Lenox says we must have them immediately TUESDAY 13, I attended school to day as usual and like the school now much better than at first. I went out {illegible} to night with Edward in order to secure {illegible} clothes &c </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August, SATURDAY 17, 1861 Brilliant Stucco Whitewash I have copied veratum title and all Take clean lumps of well burnt lime, slake in hot water, in a small tub and over it to keep in the steam. It should then be passed through a fine seive in a fluid forn to obtain the flour of lime. Add one quarter of a pound whiting or burnt alum, two pounds of sugar, three pints of rice flower made into a thin and very well boiled paste and one pound of glue disolved over a slow fire. It is said to be more brilliant than plaster of Paris and will last fifty years It should be put on warm with a paint brush From the Guardian {illegible} SUNDAY 18, MONDAY 19, August, WEDNESDAY 14, 1861 I started for the accademy this morning about nine o clock about five minutes too late for the bell and for the calling o the roole and therefore it is my lot to stay in too night THURSDAY 15, Haveing got clear last night I went out houme in order to get some necessaries in the way of clothing I arrived home again in due time and found myself at school this morning at school THURSDAY 16, This being the last day of school this week I after I had finished my lessons and secured the mail together with a limited amount of knowledge of the progress of the {illegible} I started for home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August, TUESDAY 20, 1861 Recipe for Small Pox "Take 3/4 lbs of an ounce of Cream Tarter & 12 gr of Rhubarb, dissolve in one pint of cold water. The above should be given in four doses, about four hours between each dose. It should be given in as early a stage of the disease as possible, but will be effective at any stage. from James Harper, sen, M.D WEDNESDAY 21, Diptheria Receipt "The following recipe is from a Physitian who says that of one thousand cases in which it has been used not a single patient has been lost. It consists in thoroughly swabbing the back of the mouth and throat with a wash made thus: Table salt, two drachms; black pepper, Golden seal, nitrate of potash THURSDAY 22, August, FRIDAY 23, 1861 and alum, one drachm each. Mix and pulverize, put inot a teacup which half fill with boiling water, stir well and then fill up with vinegar. Use every half hour, one, two and four hours, as recovery progresses. The patient may swallow a little each time. Apply one ounce of spirits of turpentine sweet oil {illegible} ammonia mixed to the whole of the throat and to the breast bone every four hours keeping flannel to the parts." From N.Y Tribune SATURDAY 24, SUNDAY 25, Grape Cuttings. "It is a very simple opperation to plant grape cuttings. Those who have not much time to spare, should use cuttings with two buds leaving half an inch of wood at each end. Throw out the dirt to the full about the cutting; Plant so that the upper </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August, MONDAY 26, 1861 end of the cutting is visible fill the dirt in with a garden trowel, or small hand fork, and press down firmly with the foot. The ground should be kept moderately moist and in hot weather well mulched with grass. Most varieties of grapes are easily grown in this way." Carleton Place Herald 1864 TUESDAY 27, {illegible}rebent Chafing under a horses collar "Get a piece of leather and make what may be termed a false collar, which is simply a piece of leather cut in a shape as to lie snugly between the shoulders of the horse and the collar. This fends off all the friction as the collar slips and moves on the leather and not on the shoulders of the horse. Chafing is caused by the friction hence you see the thing is entirely plausible. Some farmers put pads of sheepskin under the collar; these they say do as much WEDNESDAY 28, August, THURSDAY 29, 1861 but is good for they {illegible} the heat. A single piece of leather like that composing the outside collar without any lining or stuffing; the writer says is better than anything else." from the Carleton Place Herald. FRIDAY 30, Whitewash Stucco Take half a bushel once slack with unslacked lime, slacked with boiling water, cover it during the process to keep in the steam strain the liquid through a fine seive strainer and add it to a peck of loose salt, previously well dissolved in warm water. Three pounds of gr{illegible} ice {illegible} stirred in boiling hot, half a pound of Spanish whiskey and a pound of clear glue well disolved previously by soaking it wll and then hanging it over a stove of {illegible} in a small {illegible} within a larger one filled SATURDAY 31, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September, SUNDAY 1, 1861 with water. Add five gallons of hot wate to the whole mixture stir it well and let it stand a few days covered rom the dirt it should be put on right hot, for this purpose it may be kept in a kettle on a {illegible} furnace. It is said that about one pint of this mixture will cover a square yard {illegible} if properly applied with a brush as in finishing It serves as well as on {illegible} for wood brick or stone and is cheaper It retains its brilliancy for many years. There is nothing of the kind that will compare with it either for inside or outside wals. Collouring matter may be put in and made any shade you like. {illegible} MONDAY 2, TUESDAY 3, The Preserving boots &C A gentleman says that he has had three pair of boots last him for thr six years, and thinks that he will September, WEDNESDAY 4, 1861 {illegible} more for {illegible} years to come the following is the manner in which he treats them . I put a pound each of resin and {illegible} in a pot in the fire when melted and mixed apply it hot with a paint brush {illegible} neither the {illegible} on the upper will {illegible} it up as desired that the backs should considerably take a , dissolve an {illegible} in a {illegible} full of turpentine and lamp black, a {illegible} or two after the backs have been treated with the resin and tallow rub over them this wax and turpentine {illegible} before the fire. Th{illegible} leave a coat of wax alone and shine like a mirror. Tallow and grease become rancid and rot the {illegible} and leather but the resin gives it an antiseptic characteristic which preserves the whole. THURSDAY 5, FRIDAY 6, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September, SATURDAY 7, 1861 What to Eat From Halls journal of {illegible} Dr Hall says that the cheapest articles of foods at present high prices are bread (especially cornmeal) butter, molasses, beans & Rice. He shows that 25 cts worth of flower ur at 8 cts per pound combines as much nourishment as 2.50 cts worth of roast beef at 25cts; and that a lb f white beans costing 7 cts has the same amnt of nutriment as 3 1/2 lbs of beef at 25 cts per pound, or in other words, the beef diet is twelve times as expensive as the beans. Further more, a pound of Indian meal will go as far as a pound of fine flower ur, costing nearly twice as much. Here are some of the common articles of food showing the amount of nutriment combined, and the time required for digestion ____________________________________________________ <pre> Time of digestion Amount of nutriment </pre> Apples raw 1 h, 50 min 10 percent Beans, boiled 2 h, 30 m. 87 " " Beef, roasted 3 h, 30 m. 26 " " Bread baked 3 h. 30 m 80 " " SUNDAY 8, MONDAY 9, September, TUESDAY 10, 1861 <pre> Time of digestion Amount of nutriment </pre> butter 3 h, 30 m. 96 perct Cabbage, boiled 4 h, 30 m. 7 per cent Cucumbers, raw ---------- 2 " " Fish, boiled 2.00 20 " " Milk, fresh 3.15 7 " " Mutton, roasted 3.15 30 " " Pork, roasted 5.15 34 " " WEDNESDAY 11, Poultry, roasted 2.45 27 " " Potatoes, boiled 2.45 12 " " Rice, boiled 1.00 88 " " Sugar 3.30 96 " " Turnips, boiled 2.30 4 " " Veal, roasted 4.00 25 " " Venison, boiled 1.30 22 " " According to the above tables cucumbers are of very little value, and apples, cabbages and turnips and potatoes are {illegible} Some THURSDAY 12, vegetables should however bee used {illegible} those which contain the most {illegible} matter sweet potatoes, parsnips beets & carrots the most nurishing Roast pork besides being an expensive dish requires too highly {illegible} upon the {illegible} the {illegible} to {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September, FRIDAY 13, 1861 Remedy for the blight on Pear trees. Mr De Laville says that he has discovered a simple remedy for the destruction of the Wooly Aphid or what is called in Europe the American Blight He had some pear trees badly infested SATURDAY 14, and armed himself with a hard brush provided with a handle, and with this and boiling water he set to work to scrub and was the poor beseiged trees; then with a large sharp pruning knife having cut away the wooly {illegible} caused by the puncture of the insects, many other which had taken refuge about them were brought to light and these were SUNDAY 15, I staid at home to day the greater part of the day untill the afternoon when I went to church and heard the Revd Mr Clarke give an excellent discourse after which I went home and drove up my cows and milked them September, MONDAY 16, 1861 speedily removed by a second washing similar to the first, with water kept boiling for the purpose by a lighted stove. This completely destroyed them, for since then no more have appeared, while the trees have continued to shoot and produce as before, unaffected in health by so powerful a remedy." TUESDAY 17, Way to prepare ground for planting Plow and your land at least ten inches deep in order that the frost may have a fair chance at the soil and sow with Rye Which you will {illegible} in the next spring making a great manure crop. The land will then be in splendid order for planting. WEDNESDAY 18, Sensible Maxim "Never {illegible} when you are no hungry, it is {illegible}" </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September, THURSDAY 19, 1861 Sore Teats A farmer of some experience informs us that he finds boiled linseed oil the best thing to apply to a cows teats when sore. He applies it with his hands morning and evening, after milking. This will cure them, he believes when nothing else will. FRIDAY 20, To day I staid around the house nearly all day on account employing my time with my studies as is usual on a rainy day in the afternoon when the rain abated I I went to pileing lumber while faterh drew it &C SATURDAY 21, How to Kill Ants An agriculturalist has just announced the following {illegible} infallible method of geting rid of ants. In the corner of his garden {illegible} with millions of these pests, He placed four saucers filled with sugar and water with a {illegible} of it {illegible} in {illegible} the water. September, SUNDAY 22, 1861 A number of sick immediately {illegible} the {illegible} but were soon after seen dragging away their dead comrades away. From that moment they dissappeared from the garden, an on the following day not a single aunt was to be seen. How and whither this immense population immigrated in as short a time is a mistry to All. {illegible} which he is inclined to {illegible} to some mysterious instinct. MONDAY 23, I commenced School again to day after an {illegible} of one month in the morning I went up to {illegible} in order to settle with him, for any schooling and it being late, when I came back I did not get to school until the after noon &c. TUESDAY 24, Scalds & Burns "The best and most instantaneous and accessible remedy is to thrust the injured part in cold water. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September, WEDNESDAY 25, 1861 sends for a physician and while he is coming cover the part in an inch or so deep with common flour. The water gives instantaneus relief by excluding the oxygen of the air; the flour does the same thing, but is prefferable because it can be more continuously applied with less inconvenience than by keeping the part in water. As the part gets well the flour begins to scale off when it is easily moistened and {illegible} If the ingury is at all severe, the part {illegible} should live mainly on toast and tea, or gruels, and keep the bowells acting fairly every day by eating raw apples stewed fruit and the like. A better cure than this has ever been proposed From Dr. Hall. THURSDAY 26, FRIDAY 27, To Kill Rats "A newspaper correspondent writes If you are troubled with rats, put an earthen jar, such as are used September, SATURDAY 28, 1861 sometimes for puting down butter with a small quantity of honey therein, enough to cover the bottom of the vessel. If placed where rats abound, you will soon find soon find the jar one of the best rat catchers ever invented. Try it; it is worth the experiment. One of my neighbours successfully finished the mischievious tendencies of a round dozen of the vermin above named in two or three nights." To Clean Tomato & other Seeds Put the seeds, pulp and all just as they come from the vegetables, into a bowl , cup or other earthenware dish, and set them in a cool place for a week or ten days, where a thick mould will appear on the top, and a thin watery substance beneath the mould Then pour water into the vessel. SUNDAY 29, MONDAY 30, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October, TUESDAY 1, 1861 stir up the contents, and the mould and other impurities can be poured off and the seeds will be found perfectly clean from the pulp & other impurities. Having tried this two years, the writer knows that it does not injure the germinating properties of the seeds, and is the easiest way to remove the pulp" WEDNESDAY 2, Standard Weights The Standard weight is on grain and other {illegible} as fixed by {illegible} is as taken. Wheat, 60 lbs to the bus; Oats 34 Barley 48; Beans 60; Indian Corn 56, Rye 56, Peas 60, Clover Seed 60, Timothy 48, Buckwheat 48; Potatoes 60; Turnips {illegible} Parsnips Beets and Onions 60 Flax Seed 50, Turnip Seed 44 Blue Grass Seed 44; Castor Beans 40; {illegible} Dried Apples 22, Dried Peaches: 33, Malt 36 THURSDAY 3, October, FRIDAY 4, 1861 A Scent for my wife when I get her While the milking of your cows is going on let your {illegible} be placed on a kettle of boiling water. {illegible} the milk into one of the pans taken from the kettle of boiling water and cover the same with another of the {illegible} pans and proceed in the same manner with the whole mess of milk, and you will find that you have double the quantity of {illegible} and delicous butter London journal SATURDAY 5, Warts on horses SUNDAY 6, Keep the wart constantly dressed with Archangel tar. From Irish Farmers {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October, MONDAY 7, 1861 Rule for making Grafting Wax "Take one pound of muton tallow one pound of beeswax and four pounds of resin, or a smaller quantity in {illegible} proportion. Put the tallow into a kettle and when melted, put in the beeswax and resin; let all simmer two hours stirring well together every ten or fifteen minutes. TUESDAY 8, Let the kettle of the fire and when nearly cool pour the wax into cold water. With hands well greased pull out and work the wax until quite white where it is fit for use and will keep for years." The great fault in making grafting was is that it is not well simmered consequently it is brittle. WEDNESDAY 9, I regret to be obliged to record the death of my very much respected and beloved friend Mrs Melinda Powells wife to the Mr S.W. Powell lately deceased. Mrs Powell was a most excellent woman who by her kindness secured October, THURSDAY 10, 1861 the admiration and love of all who knew here. I may say that In her all the noble qualities peculiar to but - very few of her sex FRIDAY 11, Neats Foot Oil The hoofs are chopped off and the other portions are cracked and boiled thoroughly . From the surface of the boiled mass, about one pint of pure neats foot oil may be {illegible} skimmed, which is unsurpassed by any other {illegible} substance for harness, shoes &c After the oil is taken off, the water is strained to sepparate any fatty particle that may remain, and then it is boiled again until upon trying it is found it will settle into a stiff jelly. It is then poured into flatt bottomed dishes and when cold cut into suitable sized peices it hardens in a few days, and you will then SATURDAY 12, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October, SUNDAY 13, 1861 Bill for Washing To Mrs Pamsay while at College Rate fifty cents per dozen <pre>{illegible} 50 cts per doz. Articles. </pre> Saturday 16th Jan, 1864 To washing of {illegible} MONDAY 14 have a very fine article of gl {illegible} free from impurities of every kind sufficient for a families use a year or more. By taking a portion of this a glutinous substance before it becomes too thick and brushing it over pieces of silk you will have just as much court plaster as you desire in a {illegible} {illegible} and entirely free from those poisonous substances which cause inflamation when applied to scrapes, cuts and sores, as much of the articles sold by drugists does" ------------------------ TUESDAY 15 {second page} October, WEDNESDAY 16, 1861 To Make Vinegar Molafses one quart, yeast one pint, Warm rain water 3 gallons - Put in a jug or keg and put a piece of gage gause over the bung to keep the flies out - Place in a warm place THURSDAY 17, To Make a Barometer A German has recently invented a very cheap and easily made barometer. Take a common glass wide mouthed pickle bottle and fill it to within three inches of the mouth with water. Then take a common sweet oil flask or bottle and cleanse it thoroughly and plunge the neck into the pickle bottle as far as it will go. This completes the barometer and in fine weather the water will rise in the neck of the flask descending again, in such windy weather. Before a heavy gale FRIDAY 18, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October, SATURDAY 19. 1861 of wind. the water has been seen to leave the flask altogether, at least eight hours before the gale was at its height Cobourg, Apr. 5th, 1860 Closing the Bread Pores SUNDAY 20. The housewife who would bake her bread or biscuit, without a dry hard crust, can do so very readily Just before placing her bread in the oven, she has only too rub its surface with butter or lard. This will close the pores, preventing the escape of the gas which is produced by the yeast, and the escape of steam, which is produced by the moisture MONDAY 21. of the heated loaf. Bread thus baked will be almost crustless. Indeed so long as the moisture is confined it will be difficult to burn the loaf to any great depth. The large vacuities in the bread will be less numerous, though, as a whole it October, TUESDAY 22, 1861 will be more porous and therefore lighter. Yeast bread, when two or three days old, becomes crumbly and in appearance. though necessarily not in fact dryer than when it was first baked. This apparent dryness arrises, not from a loss of moisture, but from a chemical change in the arrangement in the bread molecules. Put the bread WEDNESDAY 23, into an oven, heated to a point slightly below boiling water, so that the moisture of the bread may not be turned in steam and escape, and its original softness will at once be restored. If, however, the surface of the loaf be slightly rubbed with lard or butter, its moisture will not easily escape, though the heat be carried far above the boiling point of water. THURSDAY 24, Such is the {illegible} of hermatically sealing up the expansive elements of dough. The principle all{illegible} of many very simple applications. -- Boston Journal Cobourg April 5th 1866. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October, FRIDAY 25, 1861 Cure for the Throat It is said that the use of red peppers, steeped in cider is the best preventative and the most certain cure for the {illegible} sore throat in use. It should be used as a "gargle" and a little swallowed occasionally - Guardian SATURDAY 26 , Sure remedy for Felon This very painful eruption, with all the "remedies" recomended, is seldom arrested until, it has run a certain course, after causing very great suffering SUNDAY 27, for two or three days, and nights. The following remedy is {illegible} for by the Buffalo Advocate, as a certain thing, from its {illegible} knowledge; Take a pint of common soft soap and stir in air slacked lime till it is the consistency of {second page} October, MONDAY 28, 1861 glaziers putty. Mke a leather thimble fill it wih this composition and insert the finger therein. A cure is certain Gun Powder Burns Dr H. Daivies states in the London Lancet, that he has found the following treatment most successful; Smear the sca{illegible}face with Glyerine, by means of a feather, then apply cotton wadding; lastly cover with oil silk In one case the discoloration was very great. The patient looking more like a mummy than a living being. It entirely subsided, in a month by above treatment. Medical & Surgical Reporter TUESDAY 29, WEDNESDAY 30, Cake Udders of Cows </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October, THURSDAY 31, 1861 For the Teeth "Dissolve two ounces of borax in three pints of boiling water, and before it is cold add, one teas spoonful of sp'ts Camphor, and bottle for use. A table spoon-full of this mixture, put in with an equal quantity of tepid water, and applied daily with a soft brush preserves and beautifies the teeth extirpating all tarterous adhesion, arrests decay, induces a healthy action of the gums, and makes them pearly white." November, FRIDAY 1 , SATURDAY 2, A New Stump Machine " A correspondent of the Rural Registry states that Mr J No Barnes of Baltimore removed a troublesome stump from near his house in {second page} November, SUNDAY 3, 1861 the following manner Least{illegible} with an inch auger, he bored a hole in the centre of the stump, then inches deep and into put about half a pound of Oil of Vitreol and corked the hole up tight. This Spring the whole stump and roots {illegible} through all their ramifications were so rotten that they were easily eradicated" Excellent Corn Bread. MONDAY 4, To two quarts of corn meal add one pint of bread sponge; water sufficient to wet the whole; add one half pint of flour and a table spoon full of salt. Let it rise. Then knead well for the second time and place the dough in the oven and allow it to ake an hour and a half. AM. Ag. TUESDAY 5, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November, WEDNESDAY 6, 1861 To Stop Bleeding - Asa Kemper of Ross County, Ohio writes to the AM. Ag. that bleeding from a wound on man or beast may be stopped by a mixture of wheat flour and common salt, in equal parts, bound on with a cloth If the bleeding be profuse use a large quantity, say from one to three pints. It may be left on for hours and even days, if necessary. In this manner he saved the life of a horse, which was bleading from a wounded artery; the bleeding ceased in five minutes after the application. It was left on three days, when it worked loose was easily removed and the wound soon healed. THURSDAY 7, FRIDAY 8, {second page} November, SATURDAY 9, 1861 Remedy for Indigestion. A friend has handed to us for publicatoin the annexed remedy for indigestion, a complaint which is so generally prevelant in this country. It was communicated SUNDAY 10, to him by a friend in Great Bretham It arrises by rejecting too large a portion of the phosphates of lime and Magnesia combined in the bran in our bread; being quite sure that our all wise Creator, in giving us wheat for our food to support our frames, placed in it ever necessary constituent for the health of man. Boil half pint of white wheat for three or more hours in a pint of water or a little more if necessary. MONDAY 11, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November, TUESDAY 12, 1861 Drink half a pint of the liquid twice or thrice a week and the effect will soon be perceived" To Get rid of Mosquitoes. WEDNESDAY 13, A certain lady says that if you want to get rid of mosquitoes you must burn a teaspoonfull of brown sugar on coals or shavings and the insects become paralysed at once THURSDAY 14, Eating Oysters When too many oysters have in incautiously eaten and are felt lying cold and heavy on the stomach, an infallible remedy is hot milk {second page} November, FRIDAY 15, 1861 of which half a pint may be drank, and which will quickly disolve the oysters into a cream jelly Weather Signs SATURDAY 16, The color of the sky at particular times affords wonderful good guidance. Not only does a rosy sunset presage good weather, and a ruddy sunrise bad weather but there are other tints which speak with equal clearness and accuracy. At bright yellow sky in the evening indicates wind, a pale yellow wet, a neutral gray color constitutes a favourable sign in the evening, and a unfavourable one in the morning. The clouds also, are full of meaning in themselves. If their forms are soft, undefined, full SUNDAY 17, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November, MONDAY 18, 1861 and feathery the weather will be fine. If their edges are hard sharp and definite it will be foul. Generally speaking, any deep unusual hues betoken wind and rain; while the more quiet and delicate tints bespeak fair weather. These are simple maxims and yet not so simple but that the British Board of Trade has thought fit to publish them for the use of seafaring men" TUESDAY 19, Sharpening Tools It is said that the easiest way to sharpen razors, and other edge tools is to place the blade, for about half an hour in water containing one twentieth of it weight of sulphuric or muriatic acid Upon taking the razor out, wipe it out lightly on a piece WEDNESDAY 20, {second page} November, THURSDAY 21, 1861 of soft rag and in a few hours afterwards "set" it on a strop The acid supplies the place of a whetstone, by corroding the entire surface uniformly, so that nothing but a good polish is afterwards needed. This process never injures good razors, while poor ones are often improved by it Buckwood Farm March 29th 1867 FRIDAY 22, Potent Disinfectant The Dublin Medical Press states that Dr De Way of Kircaldy, has discovered that for the disinfection of inanimate material, the addition of nitre of sulphur, and the combination of these fumes with the steam of boiling water, improves a disinfectant at once the most powerful and SATURDAY 23, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November, SUNDAY 24, 1861 most searching and most efficacious which can be obtained utterly destructive at once of any latent contagion and of every form of insect life March 29th 1867 Beechwood Farm MONDAY 25, Remedy for Murrain & Hollow Horn. Boil a quantity of White ash bark in water for a few hours then strain the water, or rather pour off the water from the bark and afterward put in a half tea-cup full of black pepper, ground. Put it on the stove again and allow the liquid to boil down until it is quite strong. If the cow is too sick to eat it in a sort of slop made of bran, it should TUESDAY 26, {second page} November, WEDNESDAY 27, 1861 be given to them as follows. Hold the head up by the horns or otherwise pull out the tongue of the animal and then pour put the neck of the bottle in which the liquid is placed as so far down as in the throat as to insure its going into the stomach of the animal. THURSDAY 28, It is also said to be beneficial to drench the animal with the liquid at the same time. This will almost always cure the beast unless too farr gone. Pa and Ma have tried it since they commenced keeping house and they never lost a cow by that either disease although they have had a great many sick with either, the one or the other. March April 26th 1867 FRIDAY 29, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November, SATURDAY 30, 1861 A Certain Cure for Cholera, Cholera Morbus and Oranary Diarrhea Take one part Laudinum and one part Camphorated Spirit two parts Tincture of Ginger two of Capsicum. Dose, one teaspoon-ful in a wine glass of water. If the case is obstinate, repeat the dose in three or four hours. The Rev. Dr Hamlin, saved hundreds of lives by in Constantinople a few years ago by the above simple mixture, in a time of cholera Beechwood Farm May 10th, 1867 From Madam. Demoresh Magazine. December, SUNDAY 1, MONDAY 2, {second page} December, TUESDAY 3, 1861 Infallible Cure for Toothache On one occasion, while labouring under the torture of this distressing disease, a friend entered the room and, after learning the cause of our suffering, joyously exclaimed "Why, my dear friend, I can cure you in five minutes." "How? how? enquired we." "Have you any alum." " Yes". "Bring it and some common salt" They were produced. Our friend pulverized them and mixed them in equal quantities; then wet a small piece of cloth or cotton, causing the mixed powder to adhere and place it in the hollow tooth. "There, " said he; if that does not cure you, I will forfiet my head." It was as he predicted. On the introduction of the mixed alum and salt a sensation of coldness was experienced, which WEDNESDAY 4, THURSDAY 5, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December, FRIDAY 6, 1861 gradually subsided and with it the torment of the toothache. Commenorative Weddings. The following is a list of "Commenorative Weddings." Two years after the wedding is the "paper wedding". the fifth anniversary is the "wooden wedding"; The tenth anniversary of is the "tin wedding,". The fifteenth the "crystal wedding", the twentieth the "china wedding". The twenty fifth the "silver wedding; "The fiftieth the "golden wedding." The seventy fifth the "diamond wedding". SATURDAY 7, SUNDAY 8, {second page} December, MONDAY 9, 1861 Beechwood Farm Sept 13 1867 Elder-Berry Wine To two gallons of berries put three of water, a hand-ful of hops, a pint of common plums or Damsons bitter & boil half an hour. Run the liquor and break the fruit through a seive Then boil it again adding three quarters of a pound of good brown sugar to a quart. Boil the whole a quarter of an hour with some Jamaica pepper (Alspice) Ginger and a few cloves. Next pour into a tub and when of a propper warmth put in a toast with some yeast. Let it remain covered for some days and when it is done working put into a barrel with some Whiskey (One quart is sufficient for ten Gallons. Given to My Mother by Mrs Higman of Port Dover, and is really excellent. TUESDAY 10, WEDNESDAY 11, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December, THURSDAY 12, 1861 Beechwood Farm 1867 For Rheumatism The following is a receipt for preparing a mixture which is said to be death on Rheumatism. Addam Fisher gave it to me. I believe it cured him, and he was very bad for some time. Spts Nitre; Alcohol, Oil of Juniper, and spts of turpentine equal parts of each. FRIDAY 13, Cure for Sore Throat Sweet oil, Leodlum and spts. Turpentine eaqual parts of each. SATURDAY 14, Golden Salve 1 lb Resin, 1 lbs Beeswax, 1 lb Fresh butter. & 1 qt. Linseed Oil. {second page} December, SUNDAY 15, 1861 Beechwood Farm Nov 26 1867 To prevent a roof from catching fire from falling cinders and to protect it from the weather. A wash composed of Lime salt and sand or ashes, put on in the ordinary way of white washing renders the roof fifty per cent more secure from fire, and pays the expense a hundred fold in it preserving influence against the effects of the weather. The older and more beaten the shingles, the more benefit derived. MONDAY 16, TUESDAY 17, Beechwood Farm Nov 26th, 1867 Thomas Jeffersons Ten Rules of Life The following rules for practical life were given by Mr Jeffer </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December, WEDNESDAY 18, 1861 in a letter of advice to his namesake Thomas Jefferson Smith in 1825. 1. Never put off till to-morrow what you can do to-day. 2 Never trouble others with what you can do yourself. 3. Never spend your money before you have it. 4 Never buy what you do not want because it is cheap. 5 Pride costs more than hunger, thirst and cold. 6. We never repent of having eaten too little. 7. Nothing is troublesome that we do willingly. 8. How much pain have the evils cost us which never happen. 9. Take things always by their smooth handles. 10 When angry count ten before you speak; if angry count a hundred. THURSDAY 19, FRIDAY 20, {second page} December, SATURDAY 21, 1861 Hollidays commenced to day when we were all expecting all to be free. I started for home this morning on foot which good old place, I soon reached and found all well as usual &c. SUNDAY 22, Antidote for Poisons " A plain farmer says: It is now more than twenty years since I learned that sweet oil would cure the bite of a rattle snake. Not knowing that it was an antidote for poison of any kind both on man and beast. I think that no farmer should be without a bottle of it in his house. The patient must take a teaspoonful of it internally, and bathe MONDAY 23, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December, TUESDAY 24, 1861 the wound for a cure. To cure a horse it requires eight times as much as for a man. Here let me tell of one of the most extreme cases of snake-bites in this neighbourhood, eleven years ago this summer, where the case had been of thirty days standing, and the patient had been given up by the physicians. I heard of it, carried the oil , and gave him one spoon-full, which effected a cure. It is an antidote for arsenic and strycnine. It will cure bloat in cattle caused by eating too much clover. It will cure the sting of bees spiders or other insects, and will cure persons poisoned by a low running vine called ivy." Beech Wood Farm Nov 26 1867 WEDNESDAY 25, THURSDAY 26, {second page} December, FRIDAY 27, 1861 To clear a House of Termites Burleighs of the Boston Journal says: tell the ladies a secret that may be worth their knowing - a new remedy to clear a house of roaches and vermin has been found. So complete is the remedy, that men offer to rid premises of all these pestilental nuisance by contract. The articles are sold under the name of French Green and other high sounding names and at quite a high price. But the article, in plain English is common green pa{illegible} in powder. Six cents worth used about any house will "clear the kitchen and all its surroundings. These pests infest many houses in this city and believe that the ladies will thank us for so cheap an extermination. SATURDAY 28, SUNDAY 29, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December, MONDAY 30, 1861 Cure for Rheumatism. spts Nitre, Alcohol Oil of juniper, spts Turpentine, equal parts each. TUESDAY 31, {second page} MEMORANDA Commenced school November Monday 5th 1860, remained at school seven weeks in 1860 Commenced again on monday 28th January 1861. Principal Mr D B. Mc{illegible} Boarded at Mr M{illegible} Nickersons Port Dover Christmas hollidays commenced Monday 23 Dec 1861 and lasted until Saturday 11th January 1862. at which tie I again resumed my studies until friday 24th January when I was obliged to go home on account of awful cold which I had contracted through carlessness in sleeping on a damp bed together with a carbuncle which {illegible} Dr Powell lanced on Tuesday 4th February the monday before which I commenced school again but I had to stop again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> MEMORANDA on account of the carbuncle I staid at Mr Nickersons during the remainder of the week until saturday when Edward and myself went out and staid over sunday and on the monday I again commenced my school labouring under a very sever cold. It did not keep me from school however during the remainder of the week. {second page} MEMORANDA </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/563cdaa76cf0d328b019f888bdb969f3.pdf 040339cd607f2da0f4b8001247e1b2ff PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fc9d7a05aa2a87d5c605ded43434dbae.pdf 58e84e85a22400ee52e81697c1ed7b31 PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5bf2ceede9d20244305e462a01278630.pdf 97c2a275ea48ef0446e9af05d4b9d944 PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aa976d8a618bf4b01f587dd53637b8a4.pdf 0fc2044513b4036a081a62a9ea3a345c PDF Text Text Courtland Olds (1844 – 1896) 1896 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers {Note to reader: The original scan, done years ago, cut off the right-hand side of the page for a number of pages throughout the diary. This is why some entries make less sense and/or why some entries have numerous comments in curly brackets. In cases where words or sentences are cut-off due to scanning, our best educated guesses were used to attempt to complete those entries.} THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1896. C.C. Olds TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY The BROWN BROS., Limited, MANUFACTURING STATIONERS. January WEDNESDAY 1 1896 Got up a couple of loads of wood this forenoon to be-gin the new year. This afternoon Have been engaged entertaining vis-itors most of the time. Went over to the prayer-mee-ting to-night, and had a very good time. There are in-dications of an shower of bless-ings upon our neighborhood. May we not only ask, but ask be-leiving. January THURSDAY 2 1896 Have been working in thee woods again to day as u-sual, Part of Awfords force, have been & helping. There is a change in the weather takeing place. It is becomeing colder Wife and I went over to Mr. Ebersoles to spend the eve-ning. Had a very pleasant time with him and his excell-ent wife. January FRIDAY 3 1896 Cold weather has come at last, and seems likely to stay with us for a while. I have been working in the woods, Jim & John have been helping me. I found it pretty cold working as a very strong North west wind has been blow-ing all day. Mr. Awford is has been to mill takeing a grist for us as well as for himself. January SATURDAY 4 1896 The very cold weather have continued today. The pre-vailing winds are from the West and North West. Have been buisy as usual to day trying to get wood prepared for the fire. It has been almost to cold to work out of door today. Had a letter from S. Kitchen to day which made me feel blue, it was a dunning letter. {Duplicate of the previous page} January SUNDAY 5 1896 The contin-ued cold weather and bad roads are were suf-ficient to keep us from going out to our own church to day. Went over to hear Mr Ebersole this evening how-ever and en-joyed the ser-vice very well. We have been praying and look-ing for a revi-val in this church but, so for our expectations have not been real-ised. Lord in-crease our faith! �January MONDAY 6 1896 I worked in the woods this forenoon with the Awford’s at cut-ing wood. This afternoon I went up to Lynnvalley calling at A.C. Matthews’ on the way and A.G. Rose’s. Went to see the tax-collector about our tax, it being still unpaid. Our Township council were vo-ted for to day and I had to put in my vote as usual. The weather has been very cold and Wintry. January TUESDAY 7 1896 I have en-gaged at wood-cuting to day. Mr Awford’s have also been help-ing. There has been but little change in the weather; except continued signs of a snow-storm. Had an offer of Lombard plum trees for next Spring’s planting at twelve cents each. This is by far the lowest price so far. The Green Company of Rochester is the party. January WEDNESDAY 8 1896 We were cuting wood in the woods again this fore-noon. This afternoon I have been geting up some wood for owur our own use. The little snow that has lately fallen makes it possible to draw wood with the sleighs. There is a con-stant appearance of snow, but it only seems to come in moder-ate quantities, If it keeps on how-ever it will not be long befor we have sleighing in earnest. January THURSDAY 9 1896 Have had a family dinner today. All my unckles except one on my mothers side with their wives and chil some of their chil-dren favoured us with their pres-ence for din-ner. Went down to William Watts’es {Watts’} for another dinner this evening. Had a pleasant visit there also, my old friend W.J. Car-penter & wife was also there. Think that Watt’s & his wife also have been benefited by their Sojourn in Harriston January FRIDAY 10 1896 Did not feel overly well from our late night out, last night. So did no do very much this fore-noon. Had a Mr Jones here from Jarvis who is dealing in various kinds of timber. partly promised to let him have some hickory and other loggs. Went out to Port Dover this afternoon take-ing Maggie with me. We are laikely to have snow soon again, apparently. January SATURDAY 11 1896 Mr Awford and I have been buisy to day get-ing in the ball-ance of straw-stack, the weather being quite favour-able for our work. There are strong indications of a thaw or of a storm close at hand. Have been blessed to day with peace, such as God above can give. My poor Soul is resting sweetly on the bousom of my precious Saviour. Glory be to thee O Lord Most High. January SUNDAY 12 1896 Went out to meeting in Port Dover this morning take-ing my mother with me. Had an excellent discourse from our own minister. His text was, “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory th which shall be revealed in us”. We had a precious time in our class meeting also. Went over to hear Bro Ebersole this evening, and had a good time there also. “Praise God from whom all blessings flow.” January MONDAY 13 1896 �There is a constant ap-pearance of snow, but still it does not come. Mr. Awfords and I have been cuting wood in the woods again to day. Have just been reading a letter of Mr E.D. Tilson respecting his experience with the silo. He says that He he could not farm success-fuly without this mode of preserving feed. January TUESDAY 14 1896 We have been cuting wood in the woods to day, the Awford and I. The weath-er is rather cold; but as there is no snow to speake of on the Ground it is a fine time to cut wood. Have been enjoying the blessing of the Spirit of which we are told that. as many as are led by the spirit of God, they are the Sons of God. What a wondrous exaltation. January WEDNESDAY 15 1896 The weather is very fine and rather mild though Win-terlike. Have been working in the woods again to day and Mr Awfords have been helping as usual. It makes quite a difference w weather we have but one hand or three to keep when cuting wood even. Four of us have been working togather most of the time and our pile has grown fast. January THURSDAY 16 1896 Worked in the woods this forenoon at wood cuting as usual, Mr Aw-ford helped me. This afternoon I have been geting up wood. with the sleighs. There is every appearance of a thaw just now. Had a visit from Wellington J. Carpenter and wife together with W.A. Watts and wife with Nellie. We had a very nice time with our friends. January FRIDAY 17 1896 Worked this forenoon at sundry jobs. Went down to the saw-mill this afternoon and got a load of bass-wood lumber and took it out to Port Do-ver afterwards where I left it with my unckle George Matthews. Found the roads rather better owing to the present warm spell. It is even get-ing muddy. January SATURDAY 18 1896 Took Got up a couple of loads of wood this forenoon after which I went out to Port Dover to attend huis birth-day dinner. Found Maggie and my mother went with me. Found quite a gathering of our friends and relatives gath-ered togather to celebrate the occasion. My unckle has arrived at his Seventy first birth-day. January SUNDAY 19 1896 Went out to our own church this morning as usual, Bro Ben-net officiated in his usual way. The subject of dis-course was prayer, and the promises in conection there-with. The first condition in order to the answering of prayer is, to abide in Him as a fruitful branch Went over to Bro Ebersoles mee-ting this evening as usual and enjoyed his dis-course on Felix & Paul, very much. January MONDAY 20 1896 Worked this fore-noon at fixing up my bob sleighs. The snow that came yesterday and day before makeing it necess- This afternoon I went down to the saw-mill and took a load of heavy lumber to My unckle George Matthews in Port Dover. The snow has been going off quite fast to day; but, the wheeling is very good however. Went with the waggon. �January TUESDAY 21 1896 Went out to Dover this fore-noon with an-other load of hickory and White ash lum-ber from the saw mill. The roads are very good from the mill out. Went up to Clarke Matthews this evening for a visit took Maggie and my mother with me also Eveline. We had a very pleasant evening with our friends some ten or more of whom were present. January WEDNESDAY 22 1896 Went over to my neighbour Horns {James Horn} this fore-noon and he and I cut up the big whiteash tree along the line fence about which we came near having a dispute. We divided up the tree equaly as near as possible. Went down to the mill again this afternoon and got another load of heavy lumber for my unckle George. Took it out this afternoon January THURSDAY 23 1896 Was intend-ing to go to the farmers in-stitute at Vit-toria to day. It began rain-ing just before we were ready to start however and we thought best not to go. Our decis=ion proved to be a wise one for it has been raining in=cessantly all day. Went over to john Marr’s to spend the eve-ning, Maggie having gone over this afternoon. January FRIDAY 24 1896 The rain that began yesterday morning has con-tinued to day, It has be not been heavy, but very incess-ant and rather inclined to snow. I have been engaged at sundry jobs in-side, such as fixing bob-sleigh, makeing foot-stool and sundry the jobs for the house. Have felt rather blue to day, perhaps from the state of of the weather. January SATURDAY 25 1896 Worked arround this forenoon at sundry jobs This afternoon however Maggie and I started for Wyecombe. Stoped in Sim-coe for a short time at G.W. Lemon’s on the way and made some arrange-ments for the comeing Spring delivery. Arrived safely at Wyecombe in due course and found the old people well. Mrs Ferguson is not very well though. January SUNDAY 26 1896 Went with Mr. and Mrs Ferguson to the Wyecombe Church for the morning cl ser-vice. Had the satisfaction of hearing the present Simcoe minister Rev Mr. Prescot. - Enjoyed his discourse very much. Towards night we drove over to Delhi, and heard Rev Mr Write the new minister there. Was pleased and proffited by his discourse also. His wife sang a beautiful solo. January MONDAY 27 1896 Spent the forenoon in Delhi, Maggie and I - most of the time at her brother Will’s. Had a very pleasant and proffitable visit with them. Told him some of my plans for the feeding of cattle for various purposes, and of the proposed plant-ing of plum trees for in the Spring. Was pleased to have his appro-val in both projects. Came home this afternoon. January TUESDAY 28 1896 �Went down to the mill this forenoon and after geting a load on the waggon I took it to Port Dover delivering at the shop of my unckle George. While in town paid my life insurance for the month. The day has been quite mild and the snow had been fast dis-apearing. It is good waggon-ing however. January WEDNESDAY 29 1896 Went down to Jarvis this forenoon to see about selling wheat to pay taxes. Found that the price had improved somewhat and was seventy two cents per Bu. Have been up to Rose’s to get some lumber out of his pile, taken there by mistake, And from there in Thomas Jacksons, Comeing home by William Wattses Got to the prayer-meeting to night & had a good time. January THURSDAY 30 1896 Went down to the mill this forenoon after another load of lumber which I brought home Mr Awford killed his old sow this afternoon and I helped him awhile. Got home a load of lumber from A.G. Rose’s this afternoon that had been taken there last Spring by mistake. Am anxious to get done with this lumber drawing so as to do some-thing else. January FRIDAY 31 1896 Went down to the saw mill this morning after a load of saw-dust for bedding. This afternoon I took the last load of lumber out to my unckle George Matthews, so this job is out of the way after such a long time. Had an offer of nine dollars per 1000 ft. for hickory in the log, to day to be delivered in Jarvis Thought to take some loggs down if the roads should be favourable. Weather is still mild with an East Wind. FEBRUARY SATURDAY 1 1896 Cut wood this forenoon at the woodhouse with Jims help. Went to the woods this after-noon, We cut down a hickory tree for, sale, pro-viding snow en-ough comes for sleighing. Have a chance by de-livering in Jarvis to sell at nine dollars per thou-sand ft. in the log all the hick-ory’s we want to spare; of course this will not be many. Weather continues very mild. February SUNDAY 2 1896 Went out to our Quarterly Meeting in Port Dover this mor-ning. Our own minister officiated. The day being very pleasant and the roads good there was a good congregation present. The Lord was also in our very midst, to own and bless. Had dinner at my unckle George Matthews. Went over to hear bro Ebersole this evening as usual. February MONDAY 3 1896 There has been a contin-uous snow storm to day from dif-ferent quarters. The quantity of snow that has fallen is quite moderate how-ever. Have been reading up on fruit cul-ture to day, the storm being to severe for out-of-door work. Had a very pleasant visit from Mr and Mrs Ebersole this evening. They are our near neighbours now. February TUESDAY 4 1896 I have been buisy to day as usual. Got up a couple of loads of wood this forenoon, snow having come in sufficient quan-tities for sleighing. This afternoon have been take-ing the bark off of a �hickory tree, preparatory to drawing. Recieved a small book on silage by Prof-fessor Will of Wisconsin Univer-sity to day. Hope it will be of advantage to us. February WEDNESDAY 5 1896 Went down to the saw-mill this forenoon after a load of saw-dust for bedding. The snow that Came yesterday has made very good sleighing, It has been badly spoiled this af-ternoon however, Have been drawing up wood this aft-ernoon from the woods.. Went Was sur-prised with a bailif to day about my taxes so will have attend to it at once. February THURSDAY 6 1896 Cleaned up a load of wheat this foreneen with Jim’s help Snow and rain has been falling all day makeing it a very disagree-able day al-togather. Have been studying my new book, on Ensilage this afternoon. Would like to make a silo for filling next Fall, There seem to be a possibil-ity of makeing them cheaper than we used to think February FRIDAY 7 1896 Jim and I cleaned up a load of wheat for market this forenoon, Intend-ed to have ta-ken it to Jar-vis this after-noon but a snow and sleet storm has been in progress part of the time at least. Went out to Dover this after-noon to attend our first Hor-ticultural so-ciety meeting. Got seventeen members to start one. February SATURDAY 8 1896 Worked arround this forenoon at sundry jobs. This afternoon however I went down to Jarvis with a load of wheat. The snow-storm of yester-day did not make sleighing so I went with the waggon. Sold my load of wheat to B. Allen at 80 cts per Bushell. I find that the proceeds at this price is some-thing more than when at fifty cents. February SUNDAY 9 1896 A heavy snow storm has been in progress since last night, lasting all of to day & is still in progress. There was no possibility of geting out to church. We have how-ever been proffiting on the time afforded by the precious sabbath of rest for reading and for other rel-igious exer-cises. February MONDAY 10 1896 Have been working this forenoon at cleaning up my last load of wheat for this year for market. Kept Jim home to help me until noon. Mr Awford went out to town this afternoon to see Mr Ellis but just made out to mils seeing him. He took out a grist of chop to the mill also. A terrible snow storm is in pro-gress to night. February TUESDAY 11 1896 Have had a terrific wind & snow storm last night and to day, piling up the snow at a great rate Went down to Jarvis this afternoon with my last load of wheat. Sold for the same as the last load, previous - viz eighty cents per bushell. Took ten load bushells of buck-wheat which I sold for thirty five centers per Bu. February WEDNESDAY 12 1896 �Went up to Simcoe this forenoon, to pay my taxes for the next year. Had to pay something over two dollars cost which was not very pleas-ant Called at my unckle John’s on the way home and took dinner. This evening attended prayer-meeting and had a good time, The Good Lord was with us. Chris. Nelson & wife have taken our store, Went in to see them to night. February THURSDAY 13 1896 There has been another contin-uous fall of snow for some twenty hours duration. Have not been able to work outside to day as a consequence We seem likely to have an abundance of snow and sleighing after all. We have de-cided to under-take building a silo for another sea-sons use & will get logs in for this purpose. February FRIDAY 14 1896 The snow storm of yester-day, has left us with a considerable quantity of snow on the ground. Most of it seems piled up in the cor-ners and side-roads. Have been doing sundry jobs to day. This afternoon I have been painting my sap pails, and geting them ready for spring work. February SATURDAY 15 1896 Have had a very cold, stormy day. The fall of snow has been steadily increasing. Thought to have gone out to town, but the weather has been rather bad for going. Have been improving the time in dif-ferent ways, mostly at spliting wood and in reading. We have deci-dided to try building a silo the comeing summer. February SUNDAY 16 1896 Went out to church this morning takeing my wife with me. The weather has been very cold to day, the Cross roads are badly drift-ed, Went out to hear Bro. Ebersole again this evening also. Feel thankful for the bene-fits derived from the ser-vices of the sanctuary. “The best of all is God is with us. February MONDAY 17 1896 Owing to the very cold weather yesterday and to day I worked in the woodhouse this forenoon. This afternoon I went out to the woods and worked awhile. Selected a couple of elm trees to work into the proposed silo, and got them partly cut down. The thermom-eter was down as low as twelve degree’s below zero this morning. Some of the neigh-bors say twenty. February TUESDAY 18 1896 The very cold weather has passed away since morning Snow has been falling this af-ternoon, but I have been cut-ing down a couple of elm trees and John has been help-ing. We pur-pose having our studding for silo made out of elm, and boards mostly as well, this being our m most abundant timber for present use. February WEDNESDAY 19 1896 Went out of the woods this forenoon to cut saw loggs from some elm cut lately. Be-fore noon however it began to snow and blow from the West and North-West, so I had to stop work Have been reading over some old papers this afternoon. Came accross a place for building a barn, called the plank barn-no timbers being used simply plank. �February THURSDAY 20 1896 The stormy cold weather still continues. Have contin-ued to stay in the house most of the time to day, a cold wind being in progress all day. Had the pleas-ure of recieving some money from Mr Awford to day - a return of a portion of our years tax, Feel much en-couraged by the change that has taken place since he came. February FRIDAY 21 1896 Got our roads broke this forenoon and a load of pea straw up from the little barn. I went out to the Port Dover mill with a grist of chop &c this af-ternoon. While it was grinding drove drown to the village where I had several er-rands to attend to. The weather is much milder than yesterday, but still it seems pretty cold. February SATURDAY 22 1896 Took Jim with me to the woods this forenoon and we finished cuting our six elm loggs & geting them ready to draw. Took the fam-ily down to Willam Wattses this afternoon to see the new arrival. Mr Edmond-son came and took away his two remaining Sheep this af-ternoon. The sleighing is quite good at present. February SUNDAY 23 1896 Owing to rain that has been has been falling to day we did not get out to church this morning. Went over to hear Mr Ebersole this evening however, and as usual felt benefited by go-ing. The sabbath is a pricious day even when we cannot get out to our usual morning service. The Lord does not confine his blessings to the sanctuary. February MONDAY 24 1896 Our thaw that began yesterday has continued until to day noon since which time it has been freezing. Have taken my two first saw loggs down to the mill this afternoon. or rather to day. Intending for use the lum-ber for a silo, which we pro-posed makeing next Summer. We are rather short of feed and don’t feel like depending on common feed sup-plies much longer. February TUESDAY 25 1896 Had a very discouraging time this forenoon with my saw-loggs. Failed to to get even one to the mill beforenoon though I had one loaded twice and broke down besides. Will have to load it up again. Took my wife and children up to Simcoe this afternoon en-route for Delhi and Wyecombe an Expect them to be away for a fortnight at least. Feel very blue to night. February WEDNESDAY 26 1896 My natal day has again re-turned; but ow-ing to a cloud that has been over me it has not been one of joy I have been engaged as u-sual at my work. Took a couple of large elm loggs down to the mill this afternoon - the sleighing being very good. It seems hard to live without my wife and children, they being all away on a visit. February THURSDAY 27 1896 �Got to work in good time this morning at my saw-logging. Took two loggs down to the mill before dinner & large ones too. This afternoon I managed alone to get out a large oak log that was very difficult to handle Succeeded however in getting it as far as Mr McBrides on the hill. Weather is quite warm and snow fast disappearing. Am nearly through with my saw-loggs however February FRIDAY 28 1896 Took our large oak log down to the mill this mor-ning. Had to work until nearly noon before it could be got on the roll-way. This afternoon took the two white ash loggs down to the mill that fell to me from the large tree on the line be-tween James Horn and us. We divided the tree equaly as near as we could. This tree has been a bone of contention for many years, but is done for now and I am very thankful. February SATURDAY 29 1896 Split and cut wood at the house this forenoon with Jims help. This afternoon we all went to the woods and continued the same work. Have noticed that the three last days of February which some say rule the three Spring months have all been very mild. The last one has been the coldest somewhat. Do not however take much stock in these signs, for I have seen them fail more than once. March SUNDAY 1 1896 On account of the almost im-passible state of the roads we did not get out to church this mor-ning as we de-sired. Have been im-proving the time as best we could at home. This evening however I went over to hear Bro. Ebersole. Always feel ben-efitted in this way. His dis-courses are always earnest and practical, It seems to bad that his congregation could not be larger. March MONDAY 2 1896 March is co{m}ing in like a lion indeed, o{n} time. Both y{es}terday and to {day?} have been ve{ry} cold and blust{ery} Have been {cut}ing up our e{lm} tops to day {cut off} Mr Awfords {with?} John’s help. {Cut off} working in {cut off} sheltered pla{ce} we found it {cut off} rather a plea{sant} day to work {cut off} Have bee{n} somewhat bu{sy} of late with {cut off}iety for th{e} Spring paymen{t is?} so soon upo{n us?; cut off} March TUESDAY 3 1896 March has brought us an-other very cold windy day. This makes them now, all about alike. Have been cut-ing wood in the woods again to day with Mr Awfords help as usual. Had a letter from my wife to night, and was glad to find that their visit was progressing favourably. She is visiting now at her fathers with the children. March WEDNESDAY 4 1896 Mr Awford’s {and?} I have been {cut off} in the woods again to day The weather {has?} been very co{ld} and wintry, {to?} night for wo{rk}ing in the w{oods} John started {to?} draw wood th{is} afternoon bu{t} broke down {cut off} his second lo{g} Have one {of} Mr Irae Wood{ward’s} sons staying {to} night with us He came from {Wye}combe this af{ter}noon, Report {cut off} well there as {are?} our folks. March THURSDAY 5 1896 �Young Mr Wood-ward who spent last night with us, went away this mo forenoon for his home at Wyecombe. Got to work this afternoon at drawing up wood from the woods. Succeeded in geting up five good big loads. We seem to be on the eave of warmer weather. It has been much warmer even to day. Recieved my first coppy of the Horticulturalist to day, The first for some years. March FRIDAY 6 1896 It rained m{ost} of the forenoon I worked insi{de} and made a {cut off}le of axe-hand{le} This afterno{on} however I we {have} been geting a couple loa{ds} of pea stra{w} Went down {to} the mill thi{s} evening and brought hom{e} small load {of} lumber, bes{ides} looking after loggs. Have {cut off} loggs yet to get on the {cut off} way. The weath{er} is turning w{arm?} to night. March SATURDAY 7 1896 To day we have seen continued stormy windy weather. I went up to Simcoe this forenoon notwithstanding the storm. While there got twenty five more pails for sap, also some more spiles. Attended also to a matter at the bank. Recieved a letter from my wife this eve-ning, also one from my little girl Dottie. Could not make out much sense the latter though. March SUNDAY 8 1896 Went out {to} church this {eve}ning, the first time in four {or} five weeks ta{ke}ing Bertha w{ith} me. Found t{hat} our own m{in}ister was a{way} but an y{cut off} too, whose {cut off} was unknown {to} us officiated. Called at W{illiam} Watts on the {way} home. He {having?} lately had {a} very narrow {es}cape from {cut off} from a mad {cut off} Heard Bro {Eb}ersole this {eve}ning as us{ual} March MONDAY 9 1896 Went down to the saw-mill this mor-ning after a load of lumber, also to see about get the remaining loggs on the rollway. Found the latter job impracticable. Brought home the lumber how-ever. Got started this afternoon at geting up ice for Summer use. Wen intend puting in a corner of our wood-house. Weather is mod-erating somewhat. March TUESDAY 10 1896 Have been w{ork}ing away to {day} with all our might, trying {to} get our Sum{mer} supply of ice {put?} away. Jim {has} been helping {me} We got up {cut off} loads from {the} creek on our own place, {cut off} we thought wo{uld?} be sufficient and have bee{n} packing aw{ay} in the corner {of} the woodho{use} Our old fr{iend} G.W. Lemon Came in to {cut off} over night {with?} us to night {cut off} a long time March WEDNESDAY 11 1896 We are having our cold weather now, instead of in the early winter months. Have been having a cold N.E. snow and wind storm to day. Snow has been falling in quite large quantities. Got our ice all packed this forenoon and ready for cov-ering with saw-dust. Have been work-ing inside at Make-ing axe-handles this afternoon, have-ing found a piece of hickory recently. Our friend G.W. Le- left us again this morning. March THURSDAY 12 1896 �Have been exceedingly buisy t{his} forenoon geting {the} ice covered with saw-dust besid{es} other jobs. Get Went up {to} Wyecombe this e{ve}ning after my w{ife} and children. G{ot} there about ni{ne} o’clock. Found them all well except colds, a{nd} ready to go ho{me} with me in the morning. Had {an} exceedingly cold drive up, it w{as} Zero weather {in?} earnest, with driving north w{est} wind. March FRIDAY 13 1896 We started from Mr Ferguson’s Wyecombe this forenoon at about ten o’clock - Maggie, the two children and myself. Had a rather comfortable drive down to my friend W.J. Carpen-ters, where we arrived at about two P.M. Attended the Far-mers Institute and Horticultural meeting in the town hall this afternoon. A very interesting and instructive address from or by Mr McNeil of Windsor Ont. on growing small fruits & grapes &c. Got home safely in good time. March SATURDAY 14 1896 Have been wor{king} away as usua{l} to day at sun{dry} jobs. Got home part of a load {of} saw dust for {cov}ering the ice {and?} a couple of loa{ds} of ti lumber f{rom} the saw-mill, {leav}ing one there s{cut off} for another day The weather c{on}tinues to be cold and rather wi{ndy} as is usual in March. It is quite a {cut off} to have my wife and children ho{me} again. I seem to miss them more {and} more as they get older. March SUNDAY 15 1896 Maggie and I went out to Port Dover this morning to church Our own min-ister officiated and in his usual very acceptable way. Went over to Mr Ebersoles church this eve-ning as usual, Feel much ben-efited always, by attending the house of Worship. Wonder that so many people can be contented to deprive them-selves of this bless-ing March MONDAY 16 1896 Went down {to} the saw mill this morning a{nd got?} the last of {our} silo lumber e{x}cepting the lo{ggs} yet to saw. Have been ge{t}ing up wood since. The lumber hewers came {to} day and have nearly got {the} five hickory {loggs?} ready to dr{cut off} My cousin A{lice} Culver came {this} evening to s{tay} over night w{ith} us. She came after my mo{ther} for a visit {as} well. March TUESDAY 17 1896 Have been buisy to day as usual. Got up our two last loads of pea straw from the little barn this forenoon. This afternoon I have been get-ing up wood as fast as pos-sible, for fear of the snow leaving us. It has been thawing quite fast to day. Had a visit from Alice Culver last night. She went home again this morning takeing my mother with here for a week or so. March WEDNESDAY 18 1896 Went out {to} the Port this fo{re}noon, Calling {at} James Feasgues {on} the way to see about the dra{w}ing of some l{um}ber. Had dinner {at} my unckle Geo{rge} Matthews. Got pay for {the} timber sold {last?; cut off} but it was a {cut off} disappointing {cut off} Fully expected to {cut off} {have?} had some eighteen {or} twenty dollars; bu{t,} realy had scarce{ly; cut off} Weather quite S{pring} like, and sho{uld} think, a sap {cut off} though I have m{ade} it for this time. March THURSDAY 19 1896 �A storm has been in pro-gress to day - mostly from the North East, snow has been falling fast. I have been working inside at makeing axe-handles &c Always find some-thing to do even if the weather is storm-y. Ow Our family is much reduced and seems quite small, Bertha and my mother both being away. The latter is helping Miss giles. March FRIDAY 20 1896 The terriffic s{now} and wind st{orm} last yesterday continued throug{h} last night a{nd} most of to day It came latterly from the North drifting up t{he} Concession in {a?} great shape. I have bee{n} buisily engag{ed} to day at su{n}dry jobs as us{ual} Mostly geting {cut off} in readiness {to} work after {the} seasons arriv{e} for it. The weather is also quite cold for the t{ime} of year. March SATURDAY 21 1896 Worked with Mr Awfords at geting up willow wood this forenoon. This afternoon I have been taping trees for the first. The sap ran very well for a little while, The weather is rather cold yet however for maple sugar makeing. Have had an exceedingly cold March this time. Have no doubt it will be followed by a warm April. March SUNDAY 22 1896 On account {of} the terrible s{tate?} of the roads {we} did not get to our usual {mor}ning service {at} Port Dover; bu{t,} went over to hear Bro. Ebe{rsole} instead, both {cut off} morning. As As usua{l} enjoyed the {ser}vice very m{uch} This brother {is} always earn{est} and a proffi{cient?} preacher to he{ar} The weather {is} very cold a{nd} wintry. A s{cut off} N.W. Wind be{cut off} the cause ju{st} now. March MONDAY 23 1896 Have been very buisy today as usual. The weather is rather cold for sugar make-ing so that we have had but little sap after all. Split fence blocks &c this fore-noon. Have been triming trees &c this afternoon. My mother came home again this evening from my unckle Robert Culvers. James Holcomb came after one of our horses this evening. March TUESDAY 24 1896 Have been v{ery} buisily engag{ed} at triming tr{ees} to day most {of} the time. Tapped a fiew more maple trees this afte{r}noon, which must make something like one hundred {and} forty or fifty Went down to Watts’es this evening to see him about surplus horse{s} Did not find him at ho{me} however. Found Mr C. Smith quite unwell. March WEDNESDAY 25 1896 I went down to W.H. Watts’ this morning to get his advice about our two Mare’s w Took them down to jarvis this afternoon - there being a buyer there from Buffalo. Did not succeed in geting an offer on either one of them how-ever, although I was anxious to make a sale of both. Sap has been runing. Got our first gathering this evening. March THURSDAY 26 1896 Worked this fo{re}noon at sun{dry} jobs, mostly {in}side, however as a snow & sleet storm h{as} been in prog{ress} This afternoo{n} It have been working in th{e} woods at gat{her}ing sap &c. There �was qu{ite} a run yesterday and la{st} night, rain C{ame} with it thoug{h} so that it w{ill} be of inferio{r} quality. Maggie and I visited our new keeper & wife th{is} evening, Cris. Nel{son} March FRIDAY 27 1896 Have been very buisy as usual, to day. Worked this fore-noon at sun-dry jobs; but, this afternoon have been pre-pareing wood for Summers use. Weather is cold again, and sap don’t run very much. W.H. Watts was to dinner with us; and, while here hired George Awford for the Summer. There seems to be an unusual number of men this year. March SATURDAY 28 1896 Worked at sp{lit}ing wood th{is} forenoon at {the} woodhouse. This afterno{on} I went out to Dover takeing my mother w{ith} me. The roa{ds} are very bad and yet my mother staye{d} going home w{ith} W.J. Carpenters necessitating {my} return to mor{row} Found my fri{end} L.G Morgan laid up wi{th} lumbago, so {that} his office {has?} to be run by his friends. March SUNDAY 29 1896 Went out to meeting this evening instead of this morn-ing on account of the bad roads partly; and on account of my mother who is already there. Thought it would give her an-other chance to go to church. It has been a beautifuly warm day and the snow has been disappear-ing very fast. We seem likely now to have warm weather in earnest. March MONDAY 30 1896 Have been exceedingly bu{isy} to day and Jim has been helping me. We gathered and boiled d{own} our first ba{tch} of sap. Had {a} nice gatheri{ng} for this time Did not all {get?} done though for we have some four barrells of sa{p} yet on {cut off} for to morrow boiling. Have had a beautiful Sp{ring} like day. March TUESDAY 31 1896 Have been boil-ing down in the woods to day, and Jim has been help-ing me. It has been a very good sap day as well so that our stock of sap has not de-creased so very much, after all. Had W. Watts and family here to dinner with his eldest daughter Emma. Could not spend much time with them how-ever, from my work. April WEDNESDAY 1 1896 We gathered s{ap} again this fo{re}noon; but, owi{ng} to high East wi{nd} thought best {to} postpone the boiling down process, until better weathe{r} Have been w{ork}ing at the w{ood} cuting & split{ing} the most of ti{me} since. G.W. Lemon came just befo{re} noon, to see me about th{e} comeing Spring Deliveries at Simcoe and Port Dover. It seems that {I} am required for {cut off} April THURSDAY 2 1896 I went down to Jarvis this forenoon to try and sell our two spare horses. Had a terrible time going down and back ow-ing to the wind and snow storm that pre-vailed through the day. Failed in my purpose however and had to bring the horses back home again unsold. This is the second time I have failed. �April FRIDAY 3 1896 A cold Nor{th} West wind {has} been blowi{ng} to day with occasional s{now} squall. It h{as} consequently {been} very unplea{sant} out of doo{rs} Have been {working?} at sundry j{obs} mostly insi{de} however. My friend {cut off} Wilson’s son Walter {illegible} up this eve{ning} He has co{me} to spend {the} Easter hollo{wday} with me i{n} the Sap bu{sh} April SATURDAY 4 1896 Went up to Simcoe this fore-noon to see about a note I had there to attend to; and another matter also that required to be attended to. Went up to Delhi this after-noon to see about geting W.A. Ferguson to send for my plum trees for this Springs plant-ing &c. Drove home again this eve-ning, arriving safely at about half past eleven P.M. April SUNDAY 5, 1896 Did not g{et} out to chu{rch} this morning {by?} myself; but {got?} out my wif{e} with two oth{er} members of {the} family. Went over {to} hear bro. Ebe{rsole} this evening {how}ever. It be{ing} Easter Sun{day} the services {to} day and the evening were {cut off}ed to the occa{sion} Have been {cut off} with a very {prec}ious sense of {ap}preciation of {the} death & Suff{ering} of our Savi{our} Surely he died fo{r; cut off} April MONDAY 6 1896 I went out to town first thing this mor-ning on a mat-ter of business with bro Ellis. Got home again before noon and this afternoon went down to the saw-mill, after a load of saw-dust and to put a log on the roolway. Found this evening that the sap had been runing consider-ably for the last three days the pails and pans being well filled up. April TUESDAY 7 1896 Began sow{ing} clover-seed t{his} morning in {the} field back {of} the barn. A{fter?} seeding it w{ith} Alsike. Have been {en}gaged at s{un}dry other jo{bs} as well, cu{ting} wood, and gathering s{ap} The weathe{r} has been c{cut off} and quite s{cut off} for several {days?} but, not {cut off} cold but wh{en} sap would {run?} So we hav{e} now a goo{d} lot to boil down. April WEDNESDAY 8 1896 We began again to boil down sap to day; having a considerable quantity on hand. Succ-ceeded in get-ing a nice batch into syr-up by to night. The run of sap near began last Saturday still continues and is an unusualy good one. Have had lots of help, such as it was. Walter Wilson & George Gutcher with Jim. April THURSDAY 9 1896 Jim and I with Walter {Wilson} have be{en} boiling do{wn} to day aga{in} The latter w{ent} out to Dover {on} the way h{ome} this afterno{on} however. Rain has b{een} falling this {eve}ning in c{on}siderable qu{an}tities make{ing} our work in the woods r{ather} disagreeable Sap has be{en} flowing be{au}tifuly an{d} we are g{eting} a nice co{cut off} ready to bo{il down} April FRIDAY 10 1896 �We have been boiling down again to day, jim and I. Had some six pails of syrup this evening as the result. Much the larg-est batch yet. It took us un-til ten o’clock to night to get through with the job. Due of the result has been the contraction of a severe cold, by myself. Sap has con-tinued to run grandly today. April SATURDAY 11 1896 Had deligh{tful} April Shower last night {and} this forenoon Jim and I h{ave} been working away at b{oil}ing down s{ap} as usual to day. Made {a} considerable {ad}dition to the stock of Syr{up} Had some visitors at boiling plac{e} to night, w{hich?} is a very C{cut off}sion occur{rence} during sy{rup} makeing. {Cut off; I?} always try {to} fill them {up} on demand April SUNDAY 12 1896 Owing to the terrible state of the roads we did not got out to our own meet-ing; but, went over to Mr Ebersole’s church instead both morning and evening. The weather is very warm and there are bright prospects of good roads before long. Enjoy the sab-bath at home once in awhile without going to church, but only once in a while. April MONDAY 13 1896 Jim and {I} have got to {work?} again at o{ur} Syrup make{ing} as usual. {The?} weather is {be}comeing ra{ther} unfavourable for sap alth{ough} it is runing still. We {suc}ceeded in ge{ting} another ni{ce} batch this {eve}ning. We had o{ur} near neighbo{rs} to eat suga{r} this evening Mr Awfords {and?} some neigh{bor} boys. Weather sti{ll is} very fine. April TUESDAY 14 1896 Have been boiling down sap again to day expecting this time to make a finish of it. Failed however, for we had nearly two milk cans full after our days work was done. Maggie went down to Thomas Jacksons after some eggs for seting this eve-ning, and Mrs Clarke came home with her. The weather con-tinues very fine and warm. April WEDNESDAY 15 1896 OUr last {boil}ing of sap c{ame} off to day. {Cut off} it was a s{mall?} one. After g{eting} up backlogs {cut off} wood and ge{ting} them started {cut off} let Jim and Bertha do {the} boiling. There is v{ery} little appear{ance} of another r{un} of sap this year, the w{eather?} being a good deal like s{um}mer. Grass pr{os}pects are for inside {cut off} two week{s} April THURSDAY 16 1896 I have been busy triming apple trees in the front yard this forenoon, also most of the afternoon. Find that our ground is rather wet yet and yet Mr Awford is ploughing on the Big Flat. Spring like weather still continues and buds both bloss-om and leaf are geting well forward. There seems dan-ger of a rep-etition of last year as to fruit. April FRIDAY 17 1896 Have been engaged at sundry job{s} this forenoon Went up to Simcoe this {af}ternoon Stop{ed} at Lynn val{ley} for some {oat?}meal. Too{k} some syrup {to} Florence a{nd} gave Gallon’s {to} Sarah �Crys{ler} besides a {cut off} for Charley {Crysler} to pay for {the} lot of ca{cut off} recieved ye{ster}day. Brought h{ome?} a Grimsby {disc} harrow, to {day} of Hamilton {Olds} April SATURDAY 18 1896 Worked this forenoon at puting the new Grimsby harrow togather lately bought of Hamilton Olds. This afternoon went over the onion patch & Straw-berry patch with it and like the way it works very well. Went out to town this eve-ning takeing my mother with me. Had a successful trip amongst some of my friends with maple syrup. April SUNDAY 19 1896 The roads {hav}ing become p{ass}able we were able to get o{ut} to our own meeting in P{ort} Dover again to day. It {cut off} nearly a mo{nth} since this {was?} our priveleg{e} Had an exc{ellent} discourse fr{om} Bro B. on Al{l} things are goo{d?} and ye are C{cut off} and Christ {cut off} Went over to hear Brother {Eb}ersole this e{ve}ning as us{ual} Enjoyed this service ve{ry} much. April MONDAY 20 1896 We started the harrow to day in the front field but owing to the ground being wet in spots had to resort to common harrow instead of the disc. Gathered up our sap-pails to day and plugged up the holes in Ma-ple trees for the season. Have also been dong what I could at triming cherry trees and apple trees as well. Weather keeps quite warm & dry. April TUESDAY 21 1896 Have been able to trim tr{ees} most of the tim{e} to day, on account of havi{ng} Jim to drive {the} teem for me Had quite a shower of rain this afternoon which preven{ted} further seedi{ng} opperations. My two aunts Lydia and Ja{ne?} with my cousin {cut off}nord were her{e} to dinner an{d} spend all aft{er}noon. Had a letter {from} Mr Whitesides {re}lateing to my {in}terest to day. April WEDNESDAY 22 1896 Went down to Jarvis this forenoon to see about selling a horse or tow, takeing my wife with me. Did not get much satisfaction from my trip however. There does not seem to be much chance to see horses just now, the market be-ing over-stocked. Have been trim-ing trees this afternoon while jim has been harrowing in the front field April Thursday 23 1896 Have had J{im} harrowing in {the} front field a{gain} to day. He ge{ts} along very w{ell} for a boy of {his} age. I have bee{n} buisy this f{ore}noon at tri{m}ing apple {trees} except when at other bus{iness} Mr Creighto{n} was here th{is} afternoon a{nd} bought our big mare Je{cut off} The price wa{s} small, but don't realy {need} her any m{ore} Fifty dollars {the} price recd. April FRIDAY 24 1896 Had a heavy rain last night and this fore-noon, mostly from the East. Took the mare that I sold to Mr Creighton of Jarvis yesterday down to Hagers-ville this af-ternoon. Had a somewhat eventful trip but got there without serious accident, deliv-ered the horse and recieved the ball. due. Got home in good time about dark. �April SATURDAY 25 1896 Went up to Simcoe this forenoon, mos{tly} to take some money for In{ter}est, Paid th{e} fifty dollars {re}cieved yester{day} on same. Called at A.{G.} Rose’s on the {way} home for din{ner} and brought {my} mother home from there. Went out {to} Dover this e{ve}ning to loo{k} after some small matte{rs} Put an Ad. {in} the Reformer & {the} maple leaf abo{ut} our colt. April SUNDAY 26 1896 Went out to church this morning take-ing my wife and Bertha with me. Had Bro Bennet to minister to us as usual. He gave us a grand sermon about the work of the Spi-rit &c. Went over to hear Bro Eber-sole this eve-ning also. Never attend the ministra-tion of this brother either without prof-fit. April MONDAY 27 1896 Have had Jim f harr{ow}ing in the front field {to} day while I have been triming tre{es} in the orcha{rd} The rain yes{ter}day and las{t} night left {the} ground som{e}what wet, {and} everything {is} growing ve{ry} fast. Neve{r} saw grass m{ove?} more forwa{rd} at this ti{me} of year th{an} now. Past{ure} is very go{od} indeed. April TUESDAY 28 1986 There was every appear-ance of rain this morning but it did not come after all. Have been drilling in oats and peas mixed in the front field by the church. Succeeded in geting all sown except what is still to plough and a small piece of wet ground. The weather is very warm and everything is growing very fast. April WEDNESDAY 29 1896 Have been very buisy to day geting t{he} front field {cut off} the store dril{led} in to a mix{ed} crop of oats a{nd} peas. Finis{hed} all but ab{out} half an acr{e} that is not yet ploughe{d} It went in very well Went ove{r} to the pray{er} meeting thi{s} evening, a{nd} had a goo{d} time with the christi{an} friends. April THURSDAY 30 1896 I started for Delhi ear-ly this morn-ing, after straw-berry plants. Arrived there at a little after eleven o’clock A.M. After dinner I went to dig-ging straw-berry plants, near the fac-tory. Was stop-ped by a shower of rain about three o’clock; but, succeeded in get-ing what I wan-ted and home again this evening or night at {1?} A.M. May FRIDAY 1 1896 Have been very buisy at setting out straw-berry plants in the front garden next to the road. Succeeded in get-ing them nearly all set out with John’s help also Jims and my wife’s. Drove out to Dover this eve-ning to see after the boxes of trees. After makeing ample arrange-ments, drove on to Simcoe for to morrows De-livery. May SATURDAY 2 1896 Our Delivery at Simcoe came off to day. My friend G.W. Lem-on had just finished notify-ing last night. Had a rather successful time although there was a good many who could not pay for their �trees. A shower of rain this af-ternoon prevented people come-ing in from the country, so we had a large number of or-ders to keep over sunday. May SUNDAY 3 1896 Went up to our regular Quar-terly meeting at Woodhouse to day takeing my wife and mother with me. Found the roads very bad owing to recent heavy rains; but felt amply repaid for going, by recieving a spiritual bless-ing, from the service of the occasion. Could not help thinking of the departed who but a fiew years ago worshiped under the same roof. May MONDAY 4 1896 Brought home my plum trees this forenoon from Port Dover. Took them out of the box as soon as possible and found them quite advanced, being already in leaf. Set them in water as usual, until I could get time to set them out. Began deliv-ering notices for Port Dover De-livery, this af-ternoon. Tooke the Western por-tion of my ter-ritory this time – May TUESDAY 5 1896 I have been out on the road to day deliver-ing notices, and found it diffi-cult to get the job done ready for the Delivery to morrow. Had a pleas-ant visit at Mr. W.L. Hedges an old English resident at peacock’s point below Nanticoke. Finished up in Port Dover and did not get home until half past ten P.M. Found the folk’s nearly all in bed. May WEDNESDAY 6 1896 The Port Dover delivery came off to day. Got there about eight o’clock and found G.W.L. there and the trees all out of the boxes. Our delivery was a great success, there being but one note and not many but what paid us the cash down, for their Stock. Had a fine day for it and we got through much sooner than is usual, with ev-ery order off our hands. May THURSDAY 7 1896 Felt much re-lieved to day to get home again where so much work was awaiting me. Began this mor-ning seting some Sovenir du Congress pear grafts obtained yesterday. Prepared onion ground after-wards and plan-ted the seed while Jim was geting the ground ready for plant-ing the plum trees. Mr William Small the old stock buyer came this afternoon also the tea man. May FRIDAY 8 1896 Jim and I have been seting out Bur-bank plum trees to day. We began in the north End of the lot. The ground is in excellent condition for seting out trees, so it does not take half the work to put them in that it did last year a-mong the ap-ple trees of the orchard. I like working amongst trees how-ever, even seting them out. May SATURDAY 9 1896 I have contin-ued to work at seting out trees plum trees to day as usual. Have cone my best, but there is still some-thing like forty to put in the ground yet. We are have-ing real sum-mer weather, so warm and dry just now. Rain has ceased comeing and may-be we will not have any more for a time.. �May SUNDAY 10 1896 Went out to church to day as usual, Had the usual Spiritual feast from the min-isters discourse and a good time in our fellowship meet-ing as well. It has been very warm to day, and vegeta-tion is, become-ing quite for-ward. Went over to hear Mr Eber-sole this eve-ning as usual takeing the family with me. May MONDAY 11 1896 Have been as buisy as ever at seting out plum trees in the new plot. Jim has been helping most of the time. Suc-ceeded in geting the last of the hundred and twenty five in the ground by the middle of the afternoon. Have since been working at re-pairing fences preparatory to turning out the cattle to pasture. Weather has continued very warm. May TUESDAY 12 1896 We kept on seting our plum trees this forenoon Jim and I. Had some fif-teen or more of our own raising that we brought best to set out in the unoccu-pied portion. We have con-sequently succeeded in get-ing at least one hundred and forty one plum trees ad-ded to our num-ber of this variety. May WEDNESDAY 13 1896 Jim and I have been hoe-ing out our straw-berry patch to day. We have had a rather serious time owing to the grass having started seriously. The weather has changed very much and it seems now as thoughe we might have an East storm of rain before long, there be-ing every ap-pearance of rain just now, besides being so much cooler. May THURSDAY 14 1896 Jim and I finished hoeing out the straw-berry patch this forenoon. for the first. Got to work at ploughing in the field by the church where there is an acre or so to turn under for oats and peas. Found the ground very hard, and that it was almost impos-sible to plough it. There is a fine shower of rain comeing this evening however. May FRIDAY 15 1896 I have been ploughing away in the front field, along the road, trying my best to get done. Last nights rain helped the ground to plough much better; but, it is hard enough yet. The weather has cooled off nicely since the rain, It has been quite com-fortable for work to day. May SATURDAY 16 1896 It has taken me about all day to get the remaining por-tion of the front field ploughed. It was nearly six this evening when I fin-ished. Went over to George Ryer-ses this mor-ning after a couple of little piggs, for which I paid him a dollar and a half each. The G.T.R. is constructing a Railway bridge accross the river in Pt Dover just now. May SUNDAY 17 1896 Went out to our own meeting in Port Dover this mor-ning as usual takeing my wife and mother with me or rather Bertha, for my mother stayed at home. Had a great gale of wind to day that seemed al- �most to take the top off the buggy sometimes. Had our usual feast of spiritual blessing both this morning and evening, notwithstanding the high Winds. May MONDAY 18 1896 Have had Jim harrowing in the front field to day, He rooled the ground once as well. We have it now about ready to drill with oats and peas. I have been buisy at sun-dry jobs through the day. The Good Lord has been own-ing me as his child of Late - to the joy of my poor Soul. Glory be to the Lord most high May TUESDAY 19 1896 Owing to rains last night and this forenoon we had to leave off our harrowing in the front field, to day. Jim and I have been cuting some willow wood at the house this forenoon and part of the afternoon. This evening I took Maggie and my mother out to Port Dover, mostly to attend a District mee-ting service in our church. Had a great treat while there. May WEDNESDAY 20 1896 I went over to George Ryer-ses this mor-ning after some wailson straw-berry-plants to fill in where ours had died out. It took one hundred and thirty. Got them set out this forenoon also. This afternoon I have been drilling in the last of our oats and peas in the front field. Got it done to night. Had our old friend G.W. Lemon to visit us to night. May THURSDAY 21 1896 The weather has continued to be fine and rather cool. Jim and I furrowed out the front field this morning and he has cleaned out the ditches. We also culti-vated the straw-berries, and this afternoon I have been hoe-ing them out. Had an offer from Mr Aber-crombie of twen-ty dollars for our three year old colt. which by the way, I have been asking fifty for May FRIDAY 22 1896 Have been very buisily en-gaged to day trying to get the Strawberries hoed out the second time. Find it hard to conquer the thrifty weeds. The strawberryies are come plants are growing nicely however, with but a fiew vacancies. Jim has been rolling to day in the front field. He has rolled all the late sowing and some of the early. May SATURDAY 23 1896 I went down to Jarvis this morning with the democrat, to take Bertha and Mrs Nelson to the Station, both of them being bound for Tor-onto. Called at Holcombs on the way home and had dinner. Have some hopes of selling the colt to Billy Holcomb. Went out to Dover this af-ternoon, and did some coll-ecting for Mr. Mackay. May SUNDAY 24 1896 Went out to our usual morning ser-vice, this morning take-ing my mother and little Evel-ine with me. Our own min-ister officiated and gave us a stirring dis-course on the necessity of be-ing filled with the Holy Ghost. Went over to the neighbouring church this evening where Dr Lake preached enjoyed his dis-course very much. �May MONDAY 25 1896 There has been every appearance of rain to day; but it did not come after all. I have been very buisy as u-sual. Worked at rakeing out the onion bed this forenoon, and have since finished hoeing the Strawberry patch the sec-ond time, fin-ishing this eve-ning. The Queen’s birth-day has been celebrated to day, in Jarvis and Simcoe. May TUESDAY 26 1896 Have been ploughing and planting our patch of early potatoes to day. Went over to Mr Starlings this morning after potatoes to plant. Got a half bushell that he had got of my unckle John, and he of A.G. Rose from the latter from the U.S. be-ing a choice va-riety; but, he did not know the name. We had a very heavy rain last night, the heav-iest of the season May WEDNESDAY 27 1896 Worked in the garden this fore-noon at planting some pota-toes and weeding out the onion-bed, with the rake. Went out to town this after-noon takeing my mother with me. Called to see Bro. Ellis, about visiting us before long. Saw the Shen-ango No 1 Come in with a big load of loaded carrs, twenty six I think. There is quite a stirr about town just now. May THURSDAY 28 1896 Each day brings its labours; its joys, and its sorrows. The Good Lord has been gracious to us this day also. It has been a joy to serve him. A heavy rain and thunder storm came last night and to day we have had very high winds, though not cold. Went to the mill this after-noon after some lumber the last for this time. May FRIDAY 29 1896 Have been building over the fence on the back side of the field back of our barn to day. Jim has been take-ing the fence down for me and been otherwise use-ful. We did not lack a great deal of geting our fence all built over. Have had a gale of wind both to day and yes-terday; but it still keeps warm. May SATURDAY 30 1896 Have been building over the fence north of the field back of the barn this forenoon. Jim has been helping me. Got about done by noon; and a good job too. Rain came this afternoon and we had to stop work out-side. Drove down to Jarvis this evening after Charley Crysler, and found him there as expected. Had a dark mud-dy drive home. May SUNDAY 31 1896 Went out to our usual morning service in port Dover this morning take-ing Charley Crysler with me, also Dotie. Felt much edified by our ministers discourse on the great gift of the Holy Spirit It is a matter for rejoicing that all may have His wondrous presence. He has said, That He may be with you and in you forever. He is indeed our {men-ttor?} & guide. June MONDAY 1 1896 �Went through our onion patch this forenoon with the rake, also the straw-berry patch with the cultivator for the third time. Have been preparing some ground for corn in the plum orchard, in the South portion. Am so thank-ful that what-ever come,s weather, world-ly blessing or disappointments, God knows best, and the promise will still hold good All things shall work togather for good &c. June TUESDAY 2 1896 We actualy got our six sheep washed this forenoon. Had Charlie Crysler to help us. The water was very cold for the time of year. Have been discing the plum tree ground East of the house this afternoon. Think of sowing it to beans rather than have it idle all Sum-mer. Have got it nice and clean now. Weather still quite cool. June WEDNESDAY 3 1896 Went over to George Ryerse’s this forenoon and got three pecks of beans to sow in our plum tree lot East of lane. Got it sown and some other seeds such as corn for table use &c in the same field. We harrowed over our last sown peas and oats to day also, it being a good deal crusted over from recent rains followed by dry-ing weather. June THURSDAY 4 1896 Harrowed over an acre of or so of late sown peas and oats that had been sown late and the ground crusted over by the late heavy rain. Got to work at ploughing for fodder corn back of the drive-barn this afternoon. G.W. Lemon came this after-noon to have me make out the Simcoe Re-turns, so I had to stop ploughing Have been at it this eve-ning also. June FRIDAY 5 1896 Did not get a chance to plough this fore-noon but did this afternoon. Got through with Mr Lemon but not in a very satisfactory way. John Ross the veterinary from Port Dover came and altered Fred the two year old colt,, also a bull calf. The weather has been very warm to day, and there has been some ap-pearance of a shower. June SATURDAY 6 1896 Owing to rain last night did not start ploughing until late this forenoon. Got nearly done how-ever and had it harrowed down afterwards. My wife went up to Wyecombe this forenoon takeing Charley Chrysler and our Dottie with her. Drove out to town this eve-ning, and recieved some sixteen dollars which I am send-ing away to pay for plum trees bought of E. Moody and Sons of {L}ockport NY. June SUNDAY 7 1896 Went out to church this mor-ning as usual takeing Jim with me. Had our usual treat in a sermon from Bro. Daniel Wooley, this be-ing conference Sunday and the minister away. It was good to be there, both to the preaching and class-meeting. My dear wife returned this eve-ning from a short visit to her mother. The Good Lord has sent us another fine service this evening. June MONDAY 8 1896 Rain came in quite large quan-tities last night, so to day we have done but little but wet weather jobs. This afternoon however I got to work with the plough again. Finished plough-ing the fodder �corn ground after a long time, the rain acting as a great softener. It is wonder-ful to see how things are grow-ing just now, especialy hay and pasture’s. June TUESDAY 9 1896 Got to work on the road this morning at our statute labour, both Mr Awfords & us. Went over to Mr James Wat-son’s for my dinner, and had a nice visit as well. This afternoon rain came just after dinner an pre-vented further work for the day. Heard this eve-ning that my un-ckle Caleb Matthews died this morning in Michigan. June WEDNESDAY 10 1896 On account of the rain yester-day we thought best not to go on the roads this forenoon, So we worked at our onions, trying to get them hoed and wead out. Went to work on the road this afternoon however and succeeded in geting in a half of our portion of the Statute labour done for this year. The weather is fine again, and cool. June THURSDAY 11 1896 Maggie went up to A.G. Roses this forenoon with my mother. She came home without ma, who remained for a week or so to visit I have been ploughing the sod back of Drive-barn where we want to sow fodder corn to day, or; rather most of the time. Drove out to town this eve-ning. Called at Mr Ellis who promised to come out to morrow night. June FRIDAY 12 1896 There was a heavy rain-fall last night which rather prevented work on the land to day. I finished plough-ing the ground where we intend-ed sowing corn for fodder, tow-ards night. Went out to town this eve-ning expecting to bring my friend Mr Ellis home with me but he had just returned from Conference and was tired; so, did not come. June SATURDAY 13 1896 Sowed our fodder corn this forenoon and this after-noon we rolled it, or Jim did while I worked at the onion patch. Went down to Jarvis this eve-ning takeing my wife with me. Met Char-ley Chrysler on his way to his home in Toronto. Sent a pail of but-ter with him for his mother. Called at Dr. Bennets office with my wife who is somewhat unwell. June SUNDAY 14 1896 Went out our regular morning service in Port Dover as usual, Had the usual spiritual feast provided. Bro. Bennet officiated and the usual class-meeting followed. A real prodigal son turned up at our service and remained to class, He told me that he had a praying mother in England, whome he left some six years ago, becoming a real prodigal. Some signs of repentance were manifest. June MONDAY 15 1896 Went up to Simcoe this forenoon and took our crop of wool with me, only six fleeces hoever and sold it at seventeen cent per pound cash, to Brooks. Saw my brother-in-law W.A. Ferguson and was glad to leave an oppor-tunity for talk-ing to him about my inter-est. Cultivated out our strawberry patch for the fourth time this afternoon. �June TUESDAY 16 1896 A circumstance happened this mor-ning that gave me much re-lief. Sold the three year old colt that I have been fit-ing up to sell for this long time; Strange to say she only brought twenty nine dollars though quite a fine large beast, and perfectly sound. Mr Abercromby a near neighbor made the purchase. Have had some beautiful showers last night and to day. June WEDNESDAY 17 1896 Got started at cuting clo-ver in the field by Mc.Brides to day. Made a very good days work, for the first. The weather does not seem settled yet however for we had another shower this afternoon. Am affraid that we have waited too long before cuting our clover field. as seed is our aim an from early cuting. June THURSDAY 18 1896 Got our sulkey rake wheels re-paired this mor-ning in time to rake up hay this afternoon. I worked at cuting most of the forenoon and this afternoon have been put-ing up hay while Jim has been driving the horse rake. The weather has become faire at last and we seem likely to have good hay weather now for a-while. June FRIDAY 19 1896 Jim cut some more clover with the machine this forenoon and this afternoon we have been rakeing and cocking up. We were very agreeably sur-prised at see-ing Mr and Mrs J.W. Fer-guson this afternoon. They were not here long before we had Mr. F. in the field helping with the hay. June SATURDAY 20 1896 Have been rakeing and cock-ing up hay to day. Jim has driven the horse-rake while my wifes father who is visiting with us has been helping me put up the hay. We succeeded in geting all up except a very small portion. It took us until after ten o’Clock this eve-ning however to finish our job. June SUNDAY 21 1896 Having my wifes father and mother with us today we thought best not to goto to church since they did not want to go. They left us this afternoon however, and I went over to hear Mr Ebersole this evening, which made up in some measure for our stay-ing home this morning. Mr. Ebersole is going away for a month or so soon June MONDAY 22 1896 Went to work this morning at making prepara-tion for drawing in hay, from the first cuting. Jim and I got in one load be-fore dinner. This afternoon we had Addam Frollick helping us and we have consequently got in six loads al-togather for the day. A heavy W N.W. Wind has been blow-ing and has hindered us some in our work. June TUESDAY 23 1896 We went to work again in good time at drawing in hay as usual. Succeeded in geting Seven more loads safely housed, which makes thirteen so far. This being the day of the Do-minion elec-tion I �went to poll my vote this afternoon. Got there just in time to put the last vote for the occasion Had William H. Watts and his daughter Nellie here to tea. June WEDNESDAY 24 1896 Have had Ad-dam Frollick to help draw in hay this forenoon. where we got in four more loads. He also helped me put on a load after dinner to take out to my friend Mr Jonathan Ellis. Had eighty pounds over a ton by weight. Was told this afternoon that a liberal victory had been obtained yesterday through-out the country Mr Laurier’s party will have a good majority. June THURSDAY 25 1896 Have been ex-ceedingly buisy again to day. Got our straw-berries cultivated over this fore-noon, also our sweet corn and early potatoes. This afternoon have in hoe-ing and weeding in the garden. Have decided not do to do any more hay-ing until next week, Our strawberries re-quire hoeing and weeding out besides a num-ber of other jobs first. June FRIDAY 26 1896 We were blessed with another delightful shower last night which prevented us going to our usual out-of-door work this mor-ning. Have been build-ing fence or rather removing a fence to en-large our garden patch for fodder corn &c, North of Drive barn. We failed to get it all done however, this evening. My mother return-ed this evening from her visit to Simcoe. June SATURDAY 27 1896 Jim and I finished our fence this morning af-ter which we got in a load of rakings. We have since been hoeing straw-berries. Find a very serious job again owing to the pusley and pig weed which has got quite a start. Recieved a letter from Mr. Mackay about my plum trees this evening, find him all right on that line, if his as-sistant is not. June SUNDAY 28 1896 Owing to a heavy shower that passed over about the time we usualy go to church we did not go this mor-ning but went this evening instead. Enjoyed the day very much for its privelege of rest, after the hard weeks work. The Lord has also been with my me, and my heart has been satisfied with His pres-ence. June MONDAY 29 1896 Jim has been helping most of the time to day at sundry jobs. Our straw- weeding and hoeing still keeps us buisy and seems like-ly to last an-other day. Begin to feel anxious about our haying, for the grass is apparently ready to cut. Mr. Awford has been made up his mind to try seting out strawberries. June TUESDAY 30 1896 Our job of cleaning out our straw-berry patch kept us going until to day noon. This afternoon I have been hoeing corn and plum-trees besides geting ready to begin cuting grass for hay again to morrow. Amongst my plum trees to day I only found one realy dead in the whole one hundred and twenty five. �July WEDNESDAY 1 1896 Went out to town this mor-ning to take the children mostly. Left Jim there, and came home by dinner time. There was quite a crowd coll-ected even by noon. The great Shenango No 2 seemed to be the chief at-traction, until then. Have been mow- the remaining portion of the field by McBrides this afternoon. July THURSDAY 2 1896 I have been mowing away in the remaining portion of of the field by McBrides to day. Jim got home by noon and has been driving the horse rake this af-ternoon. The tempera-ture has risen up to near nine-ty ° in the shade so we find it best not to work too hard. There are some indications of an approaching thunder shower before long. {Duplicate of the previous page} July FRIDAY 3 1896 Have been working away at t our hay-ing to day with all our might. Did not however accomplish what we intended. Mostly on ac-count of the tires runing off of our sul-key rake wheels requiring repairs. Have had Ad-dam Frolick cocking up for me but he did not quite finish. So I have not got the mow-ing all done either. July SATURDAY 4 1896 Jim and I got to work at our hay this morning; but, did not work long before it began to rain. Have been do-ing some nec-essary repairs to harness & implements du-ring the day besides having a good rest. Began to feel nearly worked out, so it was just about time for a rainy day to come. July SUNDAY 5 1896 Went out to church this mor-ning as usual and recieved the usual blessing from being there. Took my mother and Jim with me this time. Had dinner at William Watt’s on the way home. My wife and I went to hear Rev. S. Eber-sole, whose home is now in Pen-sylvania. He has become quite an interesting preach-er. July MONDAY 6 1896 After it had dried off this forenoon I went to work at cut the ballance of the field by McBrides. Got it done before noon and this after-noon Jim has been rakeing while I have been cocking up. The crop is particularly heavy on the corner next to our old garden. The weather is still very fine and has become cool since the rain. July TUESDAY 7 1896 Have been buisy at cock-ing up hay to day, with Jims help. We finished our hay this afternoon at about four o’clock. The hay crop is very heavy in places; But, of course there are places where it is correspond-ingly light and poor. The weather is very fine and cool again. July WEDNESDAY 8 1896 �Jim and I have been geting in hay to day, alone. Succeeded in get-ing six loads in the barn safely. Went out to Port Dover this evening to look after some small matters of business. Found that Mr. Ellis had gone away last night and would be gone for three weeks. Succeeded in geting blank to take up note though Mrs E. had to look some time first. July THURSDAY 9 1896 Rain came a-gain last night which prevented further drawing of hay until towards this eve-ning when Jim and I got in a couple more loads. Finished a letter to Mr. Mackay this morning and sent my wife up to Simcoe on some business at the bank. She failed to go in time however so that our matter was not settled as we intended. Rain seems brew-ing again. July FRIDAY 10 1896 We got in a couple of loads of hay more this forenoon; and had to call on my wife to help mow them away. This af-ternoon however Addam Frollick came and helped get in a load af-ter dinner and helped me get a load on the waggon to take to Port Do-ver. Took it out as intended geting there after six and consequently did not get weighed un-til near dark. Got unloaded at Mr Ellis’es and home again however. July SATURDAY 11 1896 Have had Ad-dam Frollick helping to day. He helped get in a load of hay this forenoon, also to get one loaded up for Port Dover, which I took out this afternoon for our Minister, Bro. Bennet. Had some two or three hundred pounds over a ton on my load. Promised to take a load on Mon-day for Mr. Harding. Addam has been Mowing arround the big field to day when not help-ing me - also along the gully East of the new plum orchard. July SUNDAY 12 1896 Went out to church this mor-ning as usual takeing my wife and children with me. Had a proffitable waiting upon the Lord and felt thank-ful for the priv-elege of meeting togather with God’s people. Went over to hear Bro. S. Eb-ersole this eve-ning as usual, and enjoyed the service. Had James Hol-comb and his wife to dinner with us to day. July MONDAY 13 1896 I took a load of hay, out to Dover this fore-noon, it being my last load from the big field. Mr Harding took this laid and is to pay Seven dollars per ton. Had one ton lacking forty pounds. Addam Frollick helped me about half of this fore-noon at mowing in front of orchard along the gully. We took ahalf-a load of hay down to him this eve-ning - about half rakeings s. July TUESDAY 14 1896 On account of the kindness of my neighbour George Ryerse we have been able to cut wheat to day. Our own old Tor-onto binder has about played out and is compar-itively worthless. So in our dilemma it was a great favour to have one provided for the occasion. Went out to town this evening to take or rather to send away some money to pay our Bbl Sugar lately bought. July WEDNESDAY 15 1896 �On account of rain that fell last night we had to leave off cuting wheat this forenoon. Jim and I got the potatoes and strawberries cul-tivated instead. Also the wheat cut already set up in shock. This afternoon we have finished our wheat cuting for this year. Mr. Awfords have also fin-ished their and got it mostly in the barn. July THURSDAY 16 1896 Started cuting hay in the little field East of the lane this mor-ning but found that my machine would not work so went down to William Wattses and got his new ma-chine which did the work up in good style. Find that the Toronto Mower has played out in its fifth year, mostly from be-ing worn in some of its parts. The weather keeps quite warm and seems much like rain. July FRIDAY 17 1896 We have been cuting hay in the orchard to day as u-sual. Succeeded in geting more than half done cuting this fore-noon. This af-ternoon we have been rake-ing and cock-ing up, with all our might. Had a visit from Master Wal-ter Wilson, a son of my friend C.A. Wilson of Toronto. He is much interested in country life, apparently. July SATURDAY 18 1896 Jim and I have kept on at the orchard to day. Succeeded in geting the hay all cut and raked up besides geting all up in good shape for rain. It took me until near ten o’clock this evening how-ever to get through with the job. The weather is very warm and muggy, much like rains of late. July SUNDAY 19 1896 Went out to church as usual this morning takeing my wife and Jim with me. Had a very proffitable sea-son togather throughout both services the Good Lord being with us. This evening we went over to the neighbor-ing church to hear Mr Aw-ford preach. He is ceartainly quite a preacher and uses sound doc-trine. July MONDAY 20 1896 There was a heavy rain fall last night and to day; which did not cease until this af-ternoon. Went out to Dover this eve-ning with the democrat takeing a small grist. Maggie went with me. Found that our miller Mr John Shaw had died yesterday and the mill was closed, so we brought our grist back without grinding. July TUESDAY 21 1896 The rain of yesterday & day before left our hay rather wet Have been spread-ing out to day. Had Mrs Dr Caught and the W. Watts’ family here for dinner and for a short visit this afternoon. A Mr. James Hoose of H Pelham Nurseries succeeded in selling me two Hundred Plum trees to day, to be paid for when the bear fruit, The first payment for two years from this Fall & time to be extended as long as necessary. July WEDNESDAY 22 1896 Jim and I gout another load of hay for Mr Jonathan Ellis this forenoon This being his third load. We were greatly surprised this evening by the arrival of Mr. R.J Winter, the husband of my neice Nellie. �He came quite unexpectedly. Reports all being well in Chattam and Dresden. He came to take my mother home with him. July THURSDAY 23 1896 Took my last load of hay to Mr Ellis’ this afternoon, This makes the fourth load to him. Had a surprise to day in the arrival of Jim’s father We have had Nellies husband with us to day also. Took him around the place this mor-ning, and had a nice visit with him. He also rode out to Dover on my load of hay. July FRIDAY 24 1896 Got our load on the waggon this morning, but rain soon came as we drove the load in the barn until the rain ceased.. Took it out this af-ternoon and de-livered at our ministers barn. Rame Winter went up to Town-send centre this afternoon to vis-it with {Rinnie? Rennie?} Fonger but he found them all away. George Gutcher left us this af-ternoon, after an unusualy short visit. July SATURDAY 25 1896 Jim and I put our last load of hay on the waggon this morning. Took this load to Mr. A. Edmondson, and there being some damp phay on the load agreed to let him have the load for a ton though it weighed a considerable more. He has to al-low me the same as Bro J. Ellis gives me for wheat was taken to him. Finished our hay, & got in two loads of wheat this afternoon. July SUNDAY 26 1896 Had a very proffitable wait-ing togather this forenoon as usual in our Port Dover Sanctuary. The Good Lord be-ing in our midst. Bro. Bennet al-ways seems to give us a “word, in Season”. something to think about and to remember. Came home by the lake shore road on account of our friend R.J. Winter who went to church with us. July MONDAY 27 1896 Owing to a heavy rain last night and this forenoon we did not get in the last load of wheat to day as we antic-ipated. Worked this fore-noon at digging arround plum trees in the or-chard when rain was not falling. Went out to mill this af-ternoon with a grist, as intended. My wife went up to Fongers, with R.J. this afternoon. July TUESDAY 28 1896 This being the day of the Del-hi excursion to Port Dover, my wife and I thought best to meet the friends there, so we have spent the most of the day there with our whole family ex-cept Jim. There was a big crowd there. Had a very pleasant time. Our Chatham friend R.J. Winter be-ing with us. A heavy rain somewhat marred the close of the day. July WEDNESDAY 29 1896 I took my mother and friend R.J. Win-ter to the sta-tion this mor-ning en-route for Chatham Ont. My mother ex-pects to visit my sister in Dres-den also and is to be away for a month or so. Have been digg-ing arround Lom-bard plum trees this afternoon. The ground is rather wet from yesterdays rain however. �July THURSDAY 30 1896 Went to Jarvis this morning with a package of butter for Mrs. Crysler. Took a lot of pears with me hopeing to sell them but failed owing partly to the great abundance of fruit. Finished digging arround my lom-bard plum trees to day. We have also got in our last load of wheat this eve-ning. We have our rakeings out yet, for to-morrow. Weather fine again. July FRIDAY 31 1896 We got one wheat field raked this forenoon and the rakeings drawn in first thing after dinner. We were surprised about the middle of the afternoon to see our old and respected friend Mrs D.W. Horton of North Pelham. She had Lavernes two children Dee. and Leone, now quite near grown up. Got started at cuting our oats and peas this evening with the mowing machine, having W. Porters pea harvester attached thereto. August SATURDAY 1 1896 Jim and I could not start our pea-harvester until ten-o’clock or thereabout to day, on account of the wet. This afternoon again we found it necessary to stop work for the same cause. We are puting in all our spare time now at weeding out our strawberries - the growth of weeds since haying time being some-thing terrible. Rain has come again this eve-ning. August MONDAY 3 1896 Jim and I have been cut-ing peas and oats most of the time to day, in the field by the store. I went out to our Quarterly business mee-ting this af-ternoon however Failed to get thei money ex-pected of bro’s Ellis and Ben-net for hay. A great Regatta is in progress in Lake Erie off Port Dover, and a large number of fine yachts are there. August SUNDAY 2 1896 Our regular quarterly Meeting came off in Port Dover to day. Our own minister officia-ted as usual and a good Con-gregation was present. There was an old resident and member present with her daughter Mrs William Routhnow of Brant-ford. We came home directly after service, and enjoyed the remainder of the days oppor-tunities as best we could. August TUESDAY 4 1896 Another heavy rain has just visited us, so that we did not get star-ted at our oats & peas un-til this after-noon. We are able to weed strawberries, however, no matter how wet the ground. Jim’s Father has come to visit him, and reports heavy rains & wind storms in Mich-igan. Also a short grist crop. August WEDNESDAY 5 1896 On account of heavy dews we are not able to start work at our peas and oats until nearly noon, so we spend most of the forenoons in the strawberry patch. We seem likely to have a last-ing job there for the weeds have got to be a terrible sight. It is impossible for us to hoe any more to weed by hand altogether. August THURSDAY 6 1896 �Jim and I have been cut-ing peas and oats in the front field again to day. Succeeded in geting all done of the first sowing excepting about an hour’s work An exceedingly heavy rain came this evening so we are not likely to do any more harvesting for some time to come. My wife is quite poorly; and, I feel anxious about her. August FRIDAY 7 1896 Owing to the heavy rain of last evening we did not get at our pea and oat harvest to day at all. Have however been weeding out strawberries as best we could We were visited by another fall of rain this afternoon; but, not so heavy as yesterday. The weather continues to be warm and very moist. Feel somewhat anxious about our grain that is still out. August SATURDAY 8 1896 Owing to the heavy rain of yesterday we did not get to work at our peas & oats un-til this afternoon. W suc-ceeded in geting the ball. cut that we left before. and a load in the barn besides. We worked most of the forenoon in the straw-berry patch, at weeding &c. Found that our peas had grown some under the bunch-es. Weather still very warm. August SUNDAY 9 1896 Went out to church this mor-ning as usual takeing Miss Daisy Seafortune and Olive Ferguson with me. They Came last night from Del-hi to visit us for a fiew days. The heat has been very oppress-ive through the day especialy when in church. Went over to hear Bro. Ebersole this evening, He has just re-turned from a holow-day away, for several weeks. Rain again to night August MONDAY 10 1896 Worked awhile this forenoon at the straw-berries as usual, it being too wet after the heavy thunder Storm of last night to do any-thing else. My unckle Dan-iel Olds and his wife came from Simcoe to visit us to day. We got a load of peas and oats ready to bring in this evening but another shower of rain came before we could get our load on. August TUESDAY 11 1896 Jim and I got to work at the peas. and oats again this after-noon. There was another rain last night which wet up our grain. We worked at our strawberries again this fore-noon. Towards night Jim and I suc-ceeded in geting in two more loads of oat and peas, make-ing three alto-gather so far. Am told that the heavy rains do not extend East of us but a fiew miles. August WEDNESDAY 12 1896 Owing to an-other rain last night we could not go do work at our Pea and Oat drawing to day as we expected. Worked through the fore-noon at sundry jobs, and got John to help me for about three hours. This afternoon jim and I turned over a lot of wet grain. My friend W.J. Carpenter & his wife came to see us towards evening. So, I vis-ited with for a couple of hours. August THURSDAY 13 1896 We succeeded in geting two more loads of peas and oat in the barn this forenoon Mr C. Nelson has been helping us. This afternoon I have been work-ing in the straw-berries, having let Jim go out to �the Sunday school pic-nic at Erie-Park. Port Dover. There has been every appearance of rain this af-ternoon; Indeed, it did rain some, but af-terwards cleared off. August FRIDAY 14 1896 Have had my neighbour Mr. Cris. Nelson to help us most of the time to day. We fin-ished turning over the peas and oats before noon in time to to put on a load. This afternoon we got in five more so we have got in six to day makeing nine eleven altogather so far. Was told this evening that the price of wheat was im-proving slowly. August SATURDAY 15 1896 Have been work-ing away as best we could at geting in our oats and peas. Our helper Mr. C. Nelson could not remain with us all day it being mail day, he helped us get in three loads out of five however, Makeing sixteen, with one more load and the rake-ings still out. Have had an exceedingly warm and even sultry day, too warm to work almost. August SUNDAY 16 1896 Went out to church this morning as usual. takeing wife and children with me. Quarterly tickets were renewed to day and our own minister officiated. The heat was so great that but fiew people were out to church and we felt it consider-ably both going and comeing. Did not get over to Bro Ebersoles church this evening for the same reason. August MONDAY 17 1896 Had Mr Nelson again this mor-ning for an hour or two. He helped us get in the last load of pea’s and oats that we had cut. Jim and I have been cuting the late crop of peas and oats this afternoon. Got along very well but did not get nearly done. We began paring apples this eve-ning my wife and I, for the first. We have a large quan-tity of apples on the ground already. August TUESDAY 18 1896 It seems that rainy weather has come again and we have had to leave off our late pea and oat harvest which we com-enced yesterday afternoon. Have been working in the strawberry patch most of the day however. Had a visit from our old neigh-bor Peter Ryerse to day. He walked down though ninety or thereabouts, years of age. August WEDNESDAY 19 1896 Jim and I have finished our cuting of peas and oats at last, It took us most of the day. Maggie went up to Simcoe this afternoon on different errends. Had a call from Archie Reid this afternoon; but, on account of my housekeeper being away could not en-tertain them to tea. Found that our field of clo-verseed was ready to cut at once. August THURSDAY 20 1896 I have been working at my strawberries most of the time to day while jim has been cuting clover in the field by McBrides this Forenoon. We put in a couple of loads of oats and peas in the cow-stable for feed there being but little grain in it; but, a good deal of green stuff. August FRIDAY 21 1896 �Have had Jim working with the mowing machine in the field by McBrides to day. He has cut some six or eight acres to day. I raked up what he cut yesterday and finished puting up one cock this eve-ning. Have had great appearance of rain to day but fortunate-ly it has all passed off, and we are enabled to keep on with our work. August SATURDAY 22 1896 A heavy dew prevented us from working in our clover until nearly noon; but, this afternoon we have been at it with all our might. Jim finished rakeing what we had cut and I have put in cock a considerable portion of the same. Threshing-ma-chine came this evening and we are likely to thresh on Monday. August SUNDAY 23 1896 Went out to church this mor-ning as usual takeing Jim with me this time. Had our own minister this time, and we do not have any that we would rather hear, as a rule. Had the comfort of knowing that the Lord was with us in our feeble efforts at worshiping Him. His service be-comes more and more delightful to my poor soul. August MONDAY 24 1896 Began thresh-ing Mr. Awford peas this mor-ning in the field, the weather being all that could be desired. Feargues {Feasgues’} machine is doing our job. Jim and I have been helping also Mr Starling on my and Addam Frolic. on my account I suppose. Got their peas threshed and near-all their oats as well, by night. So the men have moved their machine to the barn. August TUESDAY 25 1896 Have been threshing in the barn to day, nearly the whole time at Mr Aw-fords grain. Perhaps they threshed a couple of hours or nearly, at our own grain. We have been disappointed some in our crop, the yield being un-der our expec-tations some-what. The machine has not run very well owing to the numerous delay and tinkering. August WEDNESDAY 26 1896 Got to work at threshing our own grain this mor-ning, or rather wheat was left. It took us until about ten o’clock. We had to help the machine move down to the lake shore after-wards, which took until three o’clock this af-ternoon. Rain came again at about four so we did not succeed in geting our oats and peas drawn from the front field. August THURSDAY 27 1896 Worked at the strawberry vines most of the forenoon but this afternoon Jim and I got in our last two loads of oat and peas from in front. We got in our first load of cloverseed this evening, and found it in good condition for drawing. Our own crop of wheat from the field back of the barn was only forty seven bushells. For this year. August FRIDAY 28 1896 Had Mr Nelson to help us draw in cloverseed about three hours this forenoon. Jim and I kept on the remainder of the day. Have succeeded in geting five loads, mostly from the wind-row, drawn to the �barn. with one load brought in last night makes six in all so far. We are still blessed with beautiful cool dry weather, just right for takeing care of crops. August SATURDAY 29 1896 Have been buisy again to day at geting in clover-seed from the field by McBrides C. Nelson helped me about three hours this fore-noon so we were enabled to get in three loads more this forenoon and Jim and I got in one this af-ternoon, makeing ten so far from this field. Went out to Dover this eve-ning, to look after some small matters. August SUNDAY 30 1896 Being rather unwell, owing to a severe cold lately con-tracted, I thought best not to venture out this morning. So my wife & I have been enjoying the Sabbath at home. Lydia Jane Matthews and Eliza Vale came this afternoon however and we could not be a-lone after all. A light thunder storm came to us this af-ternoon, again. August MONDAY 31 1896 Have had time at work with the mow-ing machine Part of the time to day. He did not get along very well, haveing lost a bolt &c. Started to plough in the front field this afternoon, but the ground was so hard that I had to give it up. Think of working up the ground with the disc harrow instead. as it seems to be do a very good job. September TUESDAY 1 1896 Have had Jim working at the discing of the front field by the church, most of the time to day. He horse-raked the cloverseed cut yesterday, before noon. I have been working at sun-dry jobs, and towards night got to work at cleaning out the straw-berry patch again. There was a slight frost last night - the first of the season. Weather quite cool and dry. September WEDNESDAY 2 1896 Jim has be{en} working away {at} the disc harr{ow} in the front fi{eld} again to day, {for} the first time on {cut off} Am pleased {to} find that w{e} are likely to get the whole field sown {with?} wheat after {all?} I have be{en} cocking up- {clo}ver-seed mos{t} of the day. Did not get through how{ever} There is cons{ider}able appeara{nce} of rain this evening. September THURSDAY 3 1896 Was rather un-well last night and felt rather blue until nearly noon to day. Got to work this afternoon however at my straw-berry patch this time. Have had Jim discing in the front field again to day. He has succeeded in geting over the field for the first time and has started to cross this after-noon. The disc. is doing a great job for us. September FRIDAY 4 1896 Have had J{im} working in {the} front field w{ith} the disc har{row} to day as u{sual} He is geting {along} nicely and will soon be over {the} field the seco{nd} time. I have be{en} as usual ex{ceed}ingly buisy {at} sundry jobs mostly in {the} strawberry p{atch} Am rejoic{ing} in God my {Sa}viour thes{e} day. He is {in}deed a sa{tis}fying porti{on} to my poo{r} soul. �September SATURDAY 5 1896 We have been try-ing most of the time to day to get the front field worked up for sowing. Rain has fallin a couple of times and stoped us for a while. Went down to Jarvis this evening to take my wife and child Evelyn, for a short visit to Toronto. Were disappointed in not geting cheap rates as we expected. Took a lot of eggs and butter down as well. September SUNDAY 6 1896 Went out {to} church to d{ay} as usual, ta{ke}ing Jim wi{th} me. Our o{wn} minister off{i}ciated with usual accep{t}ance. Went over {to} bro Eber{sole} this evening Am glad {to} hear that h{e} is to remain another ye{ar} My wife {and} children hav{e} been away t{o} day and {it} seems very lonesome, {with}out them September MONDAY 7 1896 The rain on Saturday night last has been quite a benefit to the ground where we intend sowing wheat. It has worked a good deal better to day. Have had Jim working the disc most of the day, while I have been engaged at the straw-berry patch as usual. Do not make much headway, but still every row counts, and am anxious to get through. September TUESDAY 8 1896 Jim has be{en} workind the d{isc} harrow in the front field by the church {to} day. He got th{ere?} just before m{e?} however and went to work with the harr{ow} preparitory to drilling. I have been buisy in the straw-berry pa{tch} most of th{e} time. Went down {to} Jarvis after my wife and chi{ldren} this evening, {but} did not find them there {as} I expected. September WEDNESDAY 9 1896 Have had Jim harrowing in the front field by the church to day, while I have been working in my strawberry patch most of the time. Got to work with the drill towards evening however. Went down to jarvis for Maggie this morning but in vains. This evening however I went again & had better success; for, I found her at the station wait-ing for me. September THURSDAY 10 1896 Sowed nearly all of the fro{nt} field by the church to day Jim has been with me help{ing} to keep the dril{l} teeth clean f{rom?} stubble &c. Never saw gr{ound?} cover any bett{er} Put in about ten bushells of Mr Awfords wheat and si{x} of our own. The weather has been ver{y} warm and dr{y} My wife says {that?} at Toronto & East no rain has fa{llen} for the whole Summer. September FRIDAY 11 1896 It has taken Jim and I most of the time to day to run out the water furroughs in our nine acre wheat filed just sown yesterday. Succeeded in geting all done by this eve-ning however. Intended going out to Dover this evening but, did not get done in time though. Weather still very warm and dry. September SATURDAY 12 1896 After a fortnig{ht} of waiting, was a{bout} to go out to th{e} port to day. We {are?} at last through seed and ha{ve} even our ditch cleaned out. Mr Awfords a{re} only just begin{ning} to sow �howeve{r} It still keeps w{arm} and dry, some signs of rain {are} now being seen though. Have enjoyed a satisfactory degree, the fa{ct?} that laughs {and?} impossibilities and cries i{t?} shall be don{e} September SUNDAY 13 1896 Went out to church this mor-ning as usual takeing my wife and children with me. Had a very proffitable waiting upon the Lord. The sermon as well as class-meeting being very edifying. Went over to Mr. Ebersoles meeting this eve-ning all of us, and enjoyed this also. We feel very thankful for the priveleges of God’s house & service. September MONDAY 14 1896 I picked ov{er} some Flemish beauty pears t{his} forenoon, and this afternoon took my stoc{k} of Two and a {quar?}ter bushells up to Simcoe wh{ere} I sold them {to} the Canning {fac}tory for only forty cents p{er} bushell. Was glad {to} get even th{at} much for t{hem} however as fruit, of near{ly} all kinds is so very abu{n}dant this ye{ar} September TUESDAY 15 1896 We worke in our strawberry patch this fore-noon; But; this afternoon have been geting in Cloverseed that was ready to draw. Got in three loads, Jim and I, and two others off of the waggon. The weather is very beautiful and cool just now, as well as dry. September WEDNESDAY 16 1896 Took off o{ur} load of clover seed this mor{ning} Jim and I. We have be{en} working at o{ur} beans part of the afternoon but, most of {the} day have bee{n} working in t{he} strawberry pa{tch} trying to get {it} cleaned out. We were not nearly done {cut off} nor half do{ne} quite; but it seem’s we{cut off} to keep up c{cut off} and w{cut off} away. September THURSDAY 17 1896 Jim and I have been working at our straw-berry plants most of the time to day, geting it in shape for the next crop. Have been work-ing on my de-livery return’s of last Spring this evening. Find it a rather disagreeable job going over what I had thought was settled. The difficulty has been increased by a mistake of the manager of the office at St. Thomas. September FRIDAY 18 1896 Have been wo{rk}ing most of t{he} time to day {at} our strawberry patch as us{ual} We pulled t{he} ballance of o{ur} early beans t{his} afternoon how{ever} which took u{s} some time. Have been {at} worke this evening geting papers ready to take t{o} Mr L{em}on, Hope to have a satisfactory settlement befor{e} long of this {re?}vised quest{ion?; cut off} September SATURDAY 19 1896 On account of rain this forenoon we could not work out of doors & so have been engaged at in-side work. Weather star-ted to clear up this afternoon so we started for my wife’s fathers in Wye-combe at about four o’clock - Had a success-ful trip although very disagree-able on account of a strong N.W. wind that we had to face on the way up. �September SUNDAY 20 1896 We have been spending the day with Mr. a{nd} Mrs Ferguson, {my} wife and I. Went to chur{ch} with them th{is} afternoon an{d} enjoyed the s{er}vice very mu{ch} The Good Lord {has} been very nea{r} us in all o{ur} association to day, makeing our hearts gl{ad} with his pres{ence} We started f{or} home at abo{ut} six o’clock th{is} evening, and arrived in d{ue} course finding {all} well. September MONDAY 21 1896 Went down to Watts’ this morning, to see about geting them to take our apples. John said he would take my name down with the rest and thought it would be all right. They only give fifty cents per barrell however. for best Winter fruit. Have been at our old job in the straw-berry patch most of the day, Jim and I September TUESDAY 22 1896 Jim helped Maggie wash this forenoon while I continued to work {at} my straw-berr{ies} This afternoon also we kept on our job. Succeeded in geting over t{he} worst of our patch; so, th{at} we do not ca{re} to spend any m{ore} time at prese{nt} The weather is very cold to night; and, th{e} first frost {of} the season {is} likely to occ{ur} to night. September WEDNESDAY 23 1896 Jim has been helping me with the beans to day. He succeeded in geting our first lot of beans inside, while I have been pulling beans and cuting corn. Had a visit from unckle Peter Ryerse this forenoon or rather to dinner. Had, of course to spend some time with him. Went over to the prayermeeting this evening and had a good time September THURSDAY 24 1896 Have been cuting our fo{dder} corn to day besides doing sundry other jobs, one of which was t{o} make a lad{der} for picking a{p}ples, a job that I am almost drea{d}ing. Notice by {to} day’s paper that Queen Victori{a} has reigned lon{ger} than any m{on}arch in his{tory} on the Britt{ish} throne, that time having just transpir{ed} September FRIDAY 25 1896 Have had Jim cuting cloverseed this forenoon in the big field by McBrides. I have been makeing a ladder to pick apples at the same time. This after-noon we have both been cuting and puting up fod-der corn, which grew back of the drive-barn. besides some other jobs too numerous to mention.. September SATURDAY 26 1896 Jim and I worked this fo{re}noon in th{e} cloverseed; h{e} at rakeing {and} myself at coc{k}ing up. This after{noon} my wife an{d} I went ou{t} to town, fo{r} some necess{ary} calling at t{he} Jacksons on the way ho{me} and having {cut off} with them. Found the ch{il}dren and e{very}thing else a{ll} right on o{ur} arrival ho{me} afterwards. September SUNDAY 27 1896 �Went down to Jarvis this forenoon to see about selling our peas. Found that the price was much lower than ever before that I can remember, viz. from thirty five to thirty eight cents per Bu. Mr. Allen told me however that he thought he could give us thirty nine cents for ours on account of their excellent quality. Saw Mr Joseph Jackques about apples. September MONDAY 28 1896 Made a mist{ake} in writing up {to} day for yester{day} so will say {cut off} yesterday, th{at} on account {of the} rain we did not get out to church in the morning {as} is our custo{m} but this evening went {out} to hear Mr {Eber}sole, the ra{in} having ceas{ed} Find it goo{d} to thank and praise the Lo{rd} for his man{y} mercies to us His promises {are} precious of {cut off} to my poor so{ul} September TUESDAY 29 1896 I worked this forenoon at my young plum trees Im{illgebile}ding them up with cow-manure where the mice had barked them. Quite a large number of them were thus injured. It has been raining most of the afternoon quite hard, so have been moving our old cook stove to a new cor-ner of the kitchen. It has stood there for nearly forty years. September WEDNESDAY 30 1896 Jim and {I} started at {pick}ing apples t{his} forenoon; but about ten or eleven o’cloc{k} it began to r{ain} and has ke{pt} on until t{his} evening; so we have be{en} into sundry jobs inside Went out to town tow{ards} night to pay my Forrester dues. Had {cut off} enough more {cut off} quite. but s{uc}ceeded in g{et}ing what {was?} lacking of ot{her?} parties. October THURSDAY 1 1896 We have been picking apples this forenoon - except when picking up ap-ples for John Hamilton who was here for a load, which I sold him at eight Cents per bushell. The ground is very wet from yesterdays rain, so we have to leave off pull-ing beans un-till the it gets dry. October FRIDAY 2 1896 Jim and I have been pi{ck}ing apples th{is} forenoon with the activity {cut off}posess, there {be}ing quite a h{ard?} job of this pi{cking} on our hands {this} time. We have bee{n} pulling beans this afternoo{n} again. Find this a pre{tty} sore job on the hands, will be glad when we ge{t} done. Went down {to} Jarvis this ev{e}ning to take a bar of butter for E{cut off} October SATURDAY 3 1896 Worked this forenoon again at gathering, or rather at pick-ing apples, both jim and I. This afternoon we have been geting in a load of beans, this being our first. We have also been pull-ing beans part of the time. There is some appearance of rain again and we are anxious to be ready for it. Mr Awford took two loads of peas to Jarvis to day sold at Thirty nine cts. October SUNDAY 4 1896 Went out to meeting in Po{rt} Dover this m{or}ning takeing {my} wife with with {me} Had our usu{al} Spiritual feas{t} provided us {by} our good broth{er} Bennet. He {preached? spoke?} to day mostly about christia{n} fellowship in different pha{ses?} Had a blessed time in our class-meeting also. �Was glad to have the pres{ence} of our good b{ro.} John Saunders, {to?} worship with {us} He is just recoveri{ng} from illness. October MONDAY 5 1896 Went up to Simcoe this fore-noon after pitch-ing off our first load of beans. Saw Mr Lemon while there, about the misunder-standing in con-nection with the Simcoe De-livery of last Spring. Have been working at pulling beans this afternoon. Did not feel satisfied with the slow pro-gress made however. We seem to be crowded with work just now. October TUESDAY 6 1896 Warm wea{ther} has came a{nd} a south East wind has been blowing this forenoon. Th{is} afternoon rain Ca{me} as a result Had Mr {Aw}fords over t{o} spend the e{ve}ning with u{s} to night. Find it difficult to get our peas an{d} oats drawn a{fter?} the rains {cut off}dering by m{ak}ing bad roa{ds} Feel much {cut off} the peace tha{t} passeth knowl{edge} these days. October WEDNESDAY 7 1896 On account of a heavy rain last night and yesterday we could not work at our beans or clo-verseed to day; so have been picking apples instead and, are makeing some progress. Not having sold them however, and not likely to it seems, owing to the immense crop every-where this year; we do not pick them with much relish. October THURSDAY 8 1896 The ground h{as} dried off aga{in} we have been cuting, rakei{ng} and puting {up} cloverseed to day. Jim has go{ne} to work at cu{t}ing the little flat in fron{t; cut off} We are ha{v}ing quite a cool change in the weath{er} since the ra{in} yesterday. There is so{me} good indication of drier wea{ther} for a fiew days, howeve{r} October FRIDAY 9 1896 Succeeded in geting our big field of clover-seed all out this forenoon. This after-noon we have finished cock-ing up all that was ready. We have got to work at our beans again this evening. Had a visit from William Watts this eve-ning, telling me to prepare my apples and he would barrell and ship them in a week or so. October SATURDAY 10 1896 Went out to church this mo{rn}ing takeing {my} wife and ch{il}dren with m{e} Our dear bro Bennet preach{ed} to us in his usual way. It is always ver{y} edifying for {us} to listen to {him?} Went over to hear Bro Eber{sole} this evening {as} usual, and must say tha{t} I like his sermons very much also. It is good to sit in heaven{ly} places in Cl{cut off} October SUNDAY 11 1896 {Written below the printed date is: Saturday –} Have been exceedingly buisy to day at rake-ing up and cocking up cloverseed in the field McBrides We are all done cuting now and have finished rakeing and cocking up besides We got through before night so we worked awhile at picking ap-ples in the orchard Waeather very fine and cool. October MONDAY 12 1896 �Jim and I have been {at} work in the orchard at picking apple{s} to day - It rained for a couple hours at abo{ut} noon and {is} raining aga{in} this evening Mr Awford w{ent} down to Jarv{is} with a load {of} wheat this {eve}ning which sold at sixt{y} eight cents {per} Bushell. The weather {is} quite cool a{s} well as rainy October TUESDAY 13 1896 On account of the rain that came last night and yesterday, we found it rather wet pick-ing apples to day. This after-noon My wife and I went out to Port Dover for various things. Sent away an-other fifty dollars as interest to Mr Whitsides Took a crock of butter to my friend L.G. Morgan, who seemed to appreciate it very much. October WEDNESDAY 14 1896 Jim and I picked apples this forenoon as usual. About noon a Mr Murphy was here aft{er} me to got to S{im}coe with him {to} settle up with {Lemon?}. Fail{ed} to get the l{at}ter accompli{shed} however. This Mr Murphy is from St. thomas. Came home {cut off} Dover where {I} arrived just {in} time to meet my mother at the station. Brought her ho{me} October THURSDAY 15 1896 We worked at picking ap-ples this fore-noon jim and I. This afternoon we have been working away at pull-ing beans. We find it a rather tedious process, pull-ing these by hand. My mother is quite unwell since her re-turn home from a very bad cold. The weather is verye fine of late. October FRIDAY 16 1896 Jim and I have been wor{k}ing away this forenoon at pi{ck}ing apples. Th{is} afternoon we tired the bean{s} again and ar{e} now nearly do{ne} pulling them Find it very hard work on the hands, {in} particular. Think that if we grow bean{s} long we will s{oon?} find another w{ay} of pulling the{m} Went out to town this evening, mostly to see Mr Ellis but found him {cut off} October SATURDAY 17 1896 Left my work to day and went up to Sim-coe on business. After geting through at the bank I went up to George Lemons and spent three or four hours setling up. We got through in as favour-able a way as I expected. It seems the George has been somewhat worried about this matter, for some time. October SUNDAY 18 1896 My mother {be}ing very sick last night a{nd} to day, we {did} not get out {to} church to d{ay} We sent for Au{nt} Lydia accordi{ng} to our old cust{om} at such times She thought{hat} ma was not {se}riously ill, {and} would likely {be} all right in {a} fiew days. I went ove{r} to hear Mr E{b}ersole this e{ve}ning as us{ual} Had a very good service and, of course {en}joyed it muc{h} October MONDAY 19 1896 Went to pick-ing apples again to day jim and I. The weather is very cool and last night there was a heavy frost that I fear, injured some of the apples. We pulled the last of our beans this af-ternoon, and we are not sorry, for it is rather hard on the hands. Went out to Jarvis this eve-ning to see Mr. J. Ellis; but, failed. Called at John Watts on the way home. �October TUESDAY 20 1896 Jim and I have been g{et}ing in our beans this afternoon and {suc}ceeded in geti{ng} the last of t{hem} safely in the barn. We worked a{t} the apples th{is} foreneoon as us{ual} Went out to Dover this ev{e}ning, mostly {to} see Mrs Joh Jo{na}than Elles. Met him at {the} station, ha{v}ing just ret{urned} from janesvil{le} Wis. October WEDNESDAY 21 1896 Went down to Jarvis this morning after a the doctor for my, Bennet- is our physician now. He came this afternoon, and told us that my mother was being troubled with an affection of the heart. We were surprised at this for we expected that it was only a cold in connection with billiousness attack. Have been gath-ering apples. this afternoon. October THURSDAY 22 1896 Had Mr. Nel{son} to help us g{et} in cloverseed this forenoon for a couple {of} hours. Jim and I ke{pt} on drawing {this} afternoon a{nd} got in three more loads an{cut off} besides the th{ree?} got in this fo{re}noon. My mother {is} still unwell and I fear s{he} is in a serio{us} state of health We find it nece{ss}ary to stay up at night part {of} the time. October FRIDAY 23 1896 {Written below the printed date is: Saturday 24th} Worked arround at different small jobs this fore-noon, and this afternoon went up to Simcoe. this afternoon to see about geting rid of our surplus apples as far as possible. Went to Mr. Jackson’s this afternoon & re-cieved a promise from to take the apples at 40 ¢ Per Bbl. Mr Lemon & I continued our programme of settlement also and seem likely to get through all right. October SATURDAY 24 1896 {Written below the printed date is: Friday 23d} Had Mr. Nelso{n} part of the tim{e} to day to hel{p} us get in t{he} last of our c{lo}verseed, succe{ed}ed in finishi{ng} our job this afternoon at a{bout?} four o’clock. Had just tw{en}ty four four altogather. My mother i{s} still in the same low condition and {un}likely I am affraid, to stay with us long. Dr Bennet w{as} here this af{ter}noon, for his second visit October SUNDAY 25 1896 Went out to church this mor-ning as usual takeing Jim with me. My mother is still in a dan-gerous position apparently. The Dr Came again this eve-ning and thinks she is improving slowly. Have had a large number of callers this afternoon to see my mother. They were our own family however, almost entirely. October MONDAY 26 1896 I went up t{o} Simcoe again this morning, mostly to see Mr. Lemon respecting the ma{tter} of our disput{e} with St Thomas Came home in good time an{d} have since bee{n} working at the apple pickin{g} The weather ha{s} become quite warm and ver{y} fine & pleasant. My mother is still recovering apparently, tho{ugh} very slowly. Wrote to St Thom{as} this evening. October TUESDAY 27 1896 �We have been working away in our orchard to day Jim and I. Gathering Winter apples mostly. Had a visit from my aunt Susan Culver with my cousin Alice. My mother still improves and we are now confident that she will get up again in a fiew days. The weather has become very fine and warm… October WEDNESDAY 28 1896 Jim and I hav{e} been working aw{ay} at apple picking and gathering, to day again. Have been looking for the barrel to come for pac{k}ing them in; but, so far they have not come We are now about through except gatheri{ng} in our own supply and geting cider made for vineg{ar} and to boil down. There seems to be rain at hand to nigh{t} October THURSDAY 29 1896 {Blank} October FRIDAY 30 1896 {Blank} October SATURDAY 31 1896 {Blank} November SUNDAY 1 1896 {Blank} December WEDNESDAY 30 1896 {Blank} December THURSDAY 31 1896 {Blank} For more information on Courtland Olds, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section 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. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Olds {signature} TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY The BROWN BROS, Limited MANUFACUTURING STATIONERS </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January WEDNESDAY 1 1896 Got up a couple of loads of wood this forenoon to begin the new year. This afternoon have been engaged entertaining visitors most of the time. Went over to the prayer-meeting to-night, and, had a very good time. There are indications of a shower of blessings upon our neyborhood. May we not only ask, but ask beleiving. {second page} January THURSDAY 2 1896 Have been working in thee woods againe to-day as usual, Part of Awfords force, have been & helping. There is a change in the weather takeing place, It is becoming colder. Wife and I went over to Mr. Ebersoles to spend the evening, Had a very pleasant time with him and his excellent wife. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January FRIDAY 3 1896 Cold weather has come at last, and seems likely to stay with us for a while. I have been working in the woods, Jim & John have been helping me. I found it pretty cold working at a very strong northwest wind has been blowing all day! Mr. Awford is has been to mill takeing a grist for us as well as for himself. {second page} January SATURDAY 4 1896 The very cold weather have continued today. The prevailing winds are from the west and north-west. Have been buisy as usual for day trying to get wood prepared for the fire. It has been almost to cold to work out of door today. Had a letter from S.Kitchen to day which made me feel blue, it was a dunning letter. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {duplicate of previous page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SUNDAY 5 1896 The continued cold weather and had roads are were suficient to keep us from going out to our own church to day. Went over to hear Mr Ebersole this evening however and enjoyed the service very well. We have been praying and looking for a revival in this church but, as for our expectations have not been realized. Lord increase our faith! {second page} January MONDAY 6 1896 I worked in the woods this forenoon with the Awford's at cutting wood. This afternoon I went up to Lynn valley calling at A.C.Matthews on the way and A. G. Rose's. Went to see the tax - collector about our tax is being still unpaid. Our Township council were voted for to day and I had to put in my vote as usual. The weather has been very cold and windy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January TUESDAY 7 1896 I have engaged at woodcuting to day. Mr Awford's have also been helping. There has been but little change in the weather: except continued signs of a snowstorm. Had an offer of Lombard plum sees for next spring's planting at twelve cents each. This is by far the lowest price so far. The Green Company of Rochester in the party. {second page} January WEDNESDAY 8 1896 We were cuting wood in the woods again this forenoon. This afternoon I have been geting up some wood for us our own use. The little snow that has lately fallen makes it peosible to draw wood with the sleighs. There is a constant appearance of snow, but it only seems to come in moderate quantities. If it keeps on however it will not be long befor we have sleighing in earnest. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January THURSDAY 9 1896 Have had a family dinner today. All my unckles except one on my mothers side with their wives and chil some of their children favoured us with their presence for dinner. Went down to William Wallse's for another dinner this evening. Had a pleasant visit there also, my old friend W. J. Carpenter & wife was also there. Think that Wall's & his wife also have been benefited by their sojourne in Harriston. {second page} January FRIDAY 10 1896 Did not feel overly well from our late ngiht out, last night. So did no do very much this forenoon. Had a Mr Jones here from Jarvis who is dealing in various kinds of timber. partly promised to let him have some hickory and other loggs. Went out to Port Dover this afternoon takeing Maggie with me. We are likely to have snow soon again, apparently. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SATURDAY 11 1896 Mr Awford and I have been buisy to day getting in the ballance of strawstack, the weather being quite favourable for our work. There are strong indications of a thaw or of a storm close at hand. Have been blessed to day with peace, as God above can give. My poor soul is resting of my precious saviour. Glory be as the Lord Most High. {second page} January SUNDAY 12 1896 Went out to meeting in Port Dover this morning takeing my mother with me. Had an excellent discourse from our own minister. His text was, "For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory the which shall be revealed in us". We had a precious time in our class meeting also. Went over to hear Bro Ebersole this evening and had a good time there also. "Praise God from whom all blessings flow." </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January MONDAY 13 1896 There is a constant appearance of snow but still it does not come. Mr. Awford and I have been cuting wood in the woods again to day. Have just been reading a letter of Mr E. W. Wilson Respecting this experience with the silo. He say that He he could not farm successfully without this mode of preserving feed. {second page} January TUESDAY 14 1896 We have been cuting wood in the woods to day. Mr Awford and I. The weather is rather cold; but as there is no snow to speak of on the ground it is a fine time to cut wood. Have been enjoying the Blessing of the Spirit of which we are told that. as many as are led by the spirit of God, They are the Sons of God. What a wondrous elaltation. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January WEDNESDAY 15 1896 The weather is very fine and rather mild though winterlike. Have been working in the woods again to day and Mr Awfords have been helping as usual. It makes quite a difference weather we have but one hand or three to keep when cuting wood even. Four of us have been working together most of the time and our pile has grown fast. {second page} January THURSDAY 16 1896 Worked in the woods this forenoon at wood cuting as usual, Mr C Awford helped me. This afternoon I have been geting up wood. with the sleighs, there is every appearance of a thaw just now. Had a visit from Wellington J. Carpenter and wife together with W. A. Walls and wife with Nellie. We had a very nice time with our friends. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January FRIDAY 17 1896 Worked this forenoon at sundry jobs. Went down to the saw-mill this afternoon and got a load of basswood lumber and took it out to Port Dover afterward There I left it with my unckle George Matthews. Found the roads rather better owing to the present warm spell. It is even geting muddy. {second page} January SATURDAY 18 1896 Took Got up a couple of loads of wood this forenoon after whick I went out to Port Dover to attend his birth-day dinner. Found Maggie and my mother went with me Found quite a gathering of our friends and relatives gathered together to celebrate the occasion. My unckle has arrived at his Seventy first birthday. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SUNDAY 19 1896 Went out to our own church this morning as usual, Bro Bennet officiated in his usual way, The subject of discourse was prayer, and the promies in conection therewith. The first condition in order to the answering of prayer is, to abide in Him as a fruitful branch Went over to Bro Eversole meeting this evening as usual and enjoyed his discourse on Felix & Paul, very much, {second page} January MONDAY 20 1896 Worked this forenoon at fixing up my bob sleighs. The snow that came yesterday and day before makeing it necessary. This afternoon I went down to the saw-mill and took a load of heavy lumber to my unckle George Matthews in Port Dover. The snow has been going off quite fast to day, but the wheeling is very good however. Went with the waggon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January TUESDAY 21 1896 Went out to Dover this forenoon with another load of hickory and White ash lumber from the saw mill. The roads are very good from the mill out. Went up to Clarke Matthews this evening for a visit took Maggie and my mother with me also Eveline. We had a very pleasant evening with our friends some ten or more of whom were present. {second page} January WEDNESDAY 22 1896 Went over to my neighbour Homs this forenoon and he and I cut up the big white-ash tree along the line fence about which we came near having a dispute. We divided up the tree equally as near as possible. Went down to the mill again this afternoon and got anotherload of heavy timber for my unckle George. Took it out this afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January THURSDAY 23 1896 Was intending to go to the farmers institute at Vittoria to day. It began raining just before we were ready to start however and we thought best not to go. Our decision proved to be a wise one for it has been raining incessantly all day. Went over to John Marr's to spend the evening, Maggie having gone over this afternoon. {second page} January FRIDAY 24 1896 The rain that began yesterday morning has continued to day. It has b not been heavy, but very incessant and rather inclined to snow. I have been engaged at sundry jobs inside, such as fixing bob-sleigh, makeing foot-stool and sundry the jobs for the house. Have felt rather blue to day, perhaps from the state of of the weather. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SATURDAY 25 1896 Worked arrouned this forenoon at sundry jobs This afternoon however Maggie and I started for Wyecombe, stoped in Simcoe for a short time at G. W. Lemon's on the way and made some arrangements for the coming Spring delivery. Arrived safely at Wyecombe in due couse and found the old people well. Mrs Ferguson is not very well though. {second page} January SUNDAY 26 1896 Went with Mr. and Mrs Ferguson to the Wyecombe Church for the morningcl service. Had the satisfaction of hearing the present Simcoe minister Rev Mr. Prescot, - Enjoyed his discourse very much. Towards night we drove over to Delhi, and heard Rev Mr Write the new minister there. Was pleased and proffited by his discourse also His wife sang a beautiful solo. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January MONDAY 27 1896 Spent the forenoon in Delhi, Maggie and I most of the time at her brother Will's Had a very pleasant and proffitable visit with them. Told him some of my plans for the feeding of cattle for various purposes, and of the proposed planting of plum trees for in the spring. Was pleased to have his approval in both projects. Came home this afternoon. {second page} January TUESDAY 28 1896 Went down to the mill this forenoon and after geting a load on the waggon I took it to Port Dover delivering at the shop of my unckle George. While in town paid my life insurance for the month The day has been quite mild and the snow had been fast disapearing. It is good waggoning however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January WEDNESDAY 29 1896 Went down to Jarvis this forenoon to see about selling wheat to pay taxes. Found that the price had improved somewhat and was seventy two cents per Bu. Have been up to Roses to get some lumber out of his pile, taken there by mistake, And from there in Thomas Jacksons coming home by William Wallse Got to the prayer meeting to night & had a good time. {second page} January THURSDAY 30 1896 Went down to the mill this forenoon after another load of lumber which I brought home Mr Awford killed his old sow this afternoon and I helped him awhile. Got home a load of lumber from A. G. Roses this afternoon that had been taken there last spring by mistake. Am anxious to get done with this lumber drawing so as to do something else. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January FRIDAY 31 1896 Went down to the saw mill this morning after a load of saw-dust for bedding. This afternoon I took the last load of lumber out to my unckle George Matthews, as this job is out of the way after such a long time. Had an offer of nine dollars per for hickory in the log, to day to be delivered in Jarvis Thought to take some loggs down if the roads should be favourable. weather is still mild with an East Wind. {second page} FEBRUARY SATURDAY 1 1896 Cut wood this forenoon at the woodhouse with Jims help. Went to the woods this afternoon, We cut down a hickory tree for, sale, providing snow enough comes for sleighing. Have a chance by delivering in Jarvis to sell at nine dollars per thousand ft. in the log all the hickory we want to spare; of course this will not be many. Weather continues very mild. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SUNDAY 2 1896 Went out to our Quarterly meeting in Port Dover this morning. Our own minister officiated. The day being very pleasant and the roads good there was a good congregation present. The Lord was also in our very midst to own and bless. Had dinner at my unckle George Matthews. Went over to hear Bro Ebersole this evening as usual. {second page} February MONDAY 3 1896 There has been a continuous snow storm to day from diferent quarters. The quantity of snow that has fallen is quite moderate however. Have been reading up in fruitf culture to day, the storm being to severe for out-of-door work. Had a very pleasant visit from Mr and Mrs Ebersole this evening, they are our near neighbours now. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February TUESDAY 4 1896 I have been busy to day as usual. Got up a couple of loads of wood this forenoon, snow having comee in sufficient quantities for sleighing. This afternoon have been takeing the bark off of a hickory tree, prepared to drawing. Recieved a small book on silage by proffessor Will of Wiscousin University to day. Hope it will be of advantage to us. {second page} February WEDNESDAY 5 1896 Went down to the saw-mill this forenoon after a load of saw dust for bedding. The snow that came yesterday has made very good sleighing,it has been badly spoiled this afternoon however. Have been drawing up wood this afternoon from the woods. Wen Was surprised with a bailif to day about my taxes so will have attend to it at once. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February THURSDAY 6 1896 Cleaned up a load of wheat this foreneen with Jim's help Snow and rain has been falling all day makeing it a very disagreable day altogether. Have been studying my new book on Ensilage this afternoon. Would like to make a silo for filling next fall, there seem to be a possibility of makeing them cheaper than we used to though. {second page} February FRIDAY 7 1896 Jim and I cleaned up a load of wheat for market this forenoon, Intended to have taken it to Jarvis this afternoon but a snow and sleet storm has been in progress part of the time at least. Went-out to Dover this afternoon to attend our first Horticultural society meeting. Got seventeen members to start one. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SATURDAY 8 1896 Worked arround this forenoon at sundry jobs. This afternoon however I went down to Jarvis with a load of wheat. The snowstorm of yesterday did not make sleighing so I went with the waggon. Sold my load of wheat to B. Allen at 80 cts per Bushell. I find that the proceeds at this price is something more than when at fifty cents. {second page} February SUNDAY 9 1896 A heavy snow stom has been in progress since last night, lasting all of to day & is still in progress. There was no possibility of geting out to church. We have however been proffiting on the time afforded by the precious sabbath of rest for reading and for other religious exercises. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February MONDAY 10 1896 Have been working this forenoon at cleaning up my last load of wheat for this year for market. Kept Jim home to help me until noon. Mr Awford went out to town this afternoon to see Mr Elles but just made out to mils seeing him. He took out a grist of chop to the mill also. A terrible snow storm is in progress to night. {second page} February TUESDAY 11 1896 Have had a terrific wind & snow storm last night and to day. piling up the snow at a great rate Went down to Jarvis this afternoon with my last load of wheat. Sold for the same as the last load, previously eighty cents per bushel. Took the load bushells of buck wheat which I sold for thirty five centers per Bu. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February WEDNESDAY 12 1896 Went up to Simcoe this forenoon, to pay my taxes for the next year. Had, to pay something over two dollars cost which was not very pleasant. Called at my unckle John's on the way home and took dinner. This evening attended prayer meeting and had a good time, the Good Lord was with us. {second page} February THURSDAY 13 1896 There has been another continuous fall of snow for some twenty hours. Have not been able work outside to day as a consequence we seem likely to have abundance of snow and sleighing after all. We have decided to undertake building a silo for another seasons use & will get logs in for this purpose. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February FRIDAY 14 1896 The snow storm of yesterday, has left us with a considerable quantity of snow on the ground. Most of it seems piled up in the corners and sideroads. Have been doing sundry jobs to day. This afternoon I have been painting my sap pails and geting them ready for spring work. {second page} February SATURDAY 15 1896 Have had a very cold stormy day. The fall of snow has been steadily increasing. Thought to have gone out to town. but the weather has been rather bad for going. Have been improving the time in differnt ways, mostly at spliting wood and in reading. We have decidided to try building a silo the comeing summer. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SUNDAY 16 1896 Went out to church this morning takeing my wife with me. The weather has been very cold to day, the Cross roads are badly drifted, Went out to hear Bro, Ebersole again this evening also. Feel thankful for the benefits derived from the services of the sanctuary. The best of all is God is with us. {second page} February MONDAY 17 1896 Owing to the very cold weather yesterday and to day I worked in the woodhouse this forenoon. This afternoon I went out to the woods and worked awhile. Selected a couple of elm trees to work into the proposed silo, partly cut down. The thermometer was down as low as twelve degrees below zero this morning. Some of the neighbor say twenty. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February TUESDAY 18 1896 The very cold weather has passed away since morning Snow has been falling this afternoon, but I have been cuting down a couple of elm trees and John has been helping. We purpose having our studding for silo made out of elm, and boards mostly as well, this being our m most abundant timber for present use. {second page} February WEDNESDAY 19 1896 Went out of the woods this forenoon to cut saw loggs from some elm cut lately. Before noon however it began to snow and blow from the West and North-West, so I had to stop work Have been reading over some old papers this afternoon Came accross a place for building a barn, called the plank barns timbers being used simply plank. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February THURSDAY 20 1896 The stormy cold weather still continues. Have continued to stay in the house most of the time to day, a cold wind being in progress all day. Had the pleasure of receiving some money from Mr Awford to day - a return of a portion of our years tax. Feel much encouraged by the change that has taken place since he came. {second page} February FRIDAY 21 1896 Got our roads broke this forenoon and a load of pea straw up from the little barn. I went out to the Port Dover mill with a grist of chop & C this afternoon. While it was grinding drove drown to the village where I had several errands to attend to. The weather is much milder than yesterday, but still it seems pretty cold. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SATURDAY 22 1896 Took Jim with me to the woods this forenoon and we finished cuting our six elm loggs geting there ready to draw. Took the family down to Willam Wallises this afternoon to see the new arrival. Mr Edwardson came and took away his two remaining sheep this afternoon. The sleighing is quite good at present. {second page} February SUNDAY 23 1896 Owing to rain that has been has been falling to day we did not get out to church this morning. Went over to hear Mr Ebersole this evening however and as usual felt benefited by going. The sabbath is a precious day even when we cannot get out to our usual morning service. The Lord does not confine his blessings to the sauctuary. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February MONDAY 24 1896 Our thaw that began yesterday has continued until to day noon since which time it has been freezing. Have taken my two first saw loggs down to the mill this afternoon or rather to day. Intending for use the lumber for a silo, which we proposed making next summer. We are rather short of feed and don't feel like depending on common feed supplies much longer . {second page} February TUESDAY 25 1896 Had a very discouraging time this forenoon with my _loggs. Failed to get even one to the mill beforenoon though I had one loaded twice and broke down besides. Will have to load it up again. Took my wife and children up to Simcoe this afternoon enroute for Delhi and Wyecombe are Expect them to be away for a fortnight at least. Feel very blue to night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February WEDNESDAY 26 1896 My natal day has again returned; but owing to a cloud that has been over me if has not been one of joy. I have been engaged as usual at my work. Took a couple of large elm loggs down to the mill this afternoon the sleighing being very good. It seems hard to live without my wife and children, they being all away for a visit. {second page} February THURSDAY 27 1896 Got to work in good time this morning at my saw-logging. Took two loggs down to the mill before dinner & large one too. This afternoon I managed alone to get out a large oak log that was very difficult to handle succeeded however in getting it as far as Mr McBrides on the hill. Weather is quite warm and snow fast disappearing am nearly through with my saw loggs however </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February FRIDAY 28 1896 Took our large oak log down to the mill this morning. Had to work until nearly noon before it could be got on the roll-way. This afternoon took the two white ash loggs down to the mill that fell to me from the large tree on the line between James Tom and us. We divided the tree equally as near as we could. This tree has been a bone of contention for many years but is done for now and I am very thankful. {second page} February SATURDAY 29 1896 Split and cut wood at the house this forenoon with Jims help. This afternoon we all went to the woods and continued the same work. Have noticed that the three last days of February which some say rule the there spring months have all been very mild. The last one has been the coldest somewhat. Do not however take much stock in these signs, for I have seen them fail more that once. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SUNDAY 1 1896 On account of the almost impossible state of the roads we did not get out to church this morning as we desired. Have been improving the time as best we could at home. This evening however I went over to hear Bro Ebersole. Always feel benefitted in this way. His discourses are always earnest and practical, it seems to bad that his congregation could not be larger. {right page is cut off} March MONDAY 2 1896 March is coming in like a lion indeed, time Both yesterday and {today?} have been very cold and blustery Have been {_ing} up our jops to day Mr Awfords John's help. Working in sheltered place we found it rather a pleasant day to work Have been somewhat busy of late with for the spring payment so soon upon {cut off}. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March TUESDAY 3 1896 March has brought us another very cold, windy day. This makes them now, all about alike. Have been cuting wood in the woods again today with Mr Awfords help as usual. Had a letter from my wife to night, and was glad to find that their visit was progressing favourably. She is visiting now at her fathers with the children. March WEDNESDAY 4 1896 {right side cut off} Mr Awfords and I have been {at work} in the woods again to day The weather {has?} been very {cold?} and wintry, night for working in the {woods?} John started {to?} draw wood this afternoon but broke down his second logg Have one Mr srae Woods sous staying night with us He came from Wyecombe this afternoon, Report well there as our folks. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March THURSDAY 5 1896 Young Mr Woodward who spend last night with us went away this forenoon for his home at Wyecombe. Got to work this afternoon at drawing up wood from the woods. Succeeded in geting up five good big loads. We seem to be on the eave of warmer weather, it has been much warmer even to day. Recieved my first coppy of the Horticulturalist to day. The first for some years. {page cut off} March FRIDAY 6 1896 It rained most of the forenoon I worked inside and made a of {axehand?} This afternoon however I we been geting a couple loads of pea {straw?} Went down the mill this evening and brought home small load lumber, beside looking after loggs. Have loggs yet get on the way. The weather is turning to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SATURDAY 7 1896 To day we have seen continued stormy windy weather. I went up to Simcoe this forenoon notwithstanding the storm. While there got twenty five more pails for sap, also some more spiles. Attended also for a matter at the bank. Recieved a letter from my wife this evening, also one from my little girl Dottie. Could not make out much sense the latter though {second page} March SUNDAY 8 1896 Went out {cut off} church this evening the first time in four or five weeks Ja{cut off}ing Berked {cut off} me. Found {cut off} our own minister was away but are a{cut off} too whose {cut off} was unknown to us officiated. Called at Halls on {illegible and cut off} home. He {cut off} lately had {cut off} very narrow escape from {cut off} from a mad {cut off} Heard Bro Ebersole this evening as usual. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March MONDAY 9 1896 Went down to the saw mill this morning after a load of lumber, also to see about get the remaining loggs on the rollway. Found the latter job impracticalbe Brought home the lumber however. Got started this afternoon at geting up ice for summer use. We intend puting in a corner of our woodhouse. Weather is moderating somewhat March TUESDAY 10 1896 Have been {cut off} ing away for with all our might. {illegible and cut off} get our summer supply of ice away John has been helping. We got up {cut off} loads from the creek on our own place {cut off} we brought {cut off} be sufficient and have {cut off} packing away in the corner {cut off} woodhouse Our old friend G.W. Lemore Came in so {cut off} over night us so {cut off} a long time {cut off} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March WEDNESDAY 11 1896 We are having our cold weather now, instead of in the early winter months. Have been having a cold N.E. snow and wind storm to day. Snow has been falling in quite large snowflakes. Got our ice all packed this forenoon and ready for covering with saw-dust. Have been working at Makeing axe-handles this afternoon haveing found a piece of hickory recently. Our friend G.W. Le left us again this morning {second page} March THURSDAY 12 1896 Have been exceedingly busy {illegible} ice covered with saw-dust beside other jobs. Get Went up to Wyecombe this evening after my wife and children. Got there about nine o'clock. Found them all well except colds, and ready to go home with me in the morning. Had {cut off} exceedingly cold drive up, it was Zero weather earnest with driving north wind. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March FRIDAY 13 1896 We started from Mr Ferguson's Wyecombe this forenoon at about ten o'clock. Maggie, the two children and myself. Had a rather comfortable drive down to my friend W. J.Carpenters, where we arrived at about two P.M. Attended the Farness Institute and Horticultural meeting in the town hall this afternoon. A very interesting and instructive address from or by Mr McNeil of Windsor Ont, on growing small fruits & grapes &c. Got home safely in good time. {second page} March SATURDAY 14 1896 Have been working away as usual to day at sundry jobs. Got home part of a load of saw dust for covering the ice {cut off} a couple of loads of lumber {cut off} in saw-mill, {cut off} ing one there s{cut off} for another day The weather continues to be cold and rather windy as is usual in March. It is quite a {cut off} to have my wife and children home again. I seem to miss them more and more as they get older. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SUNDAY 15 1896 Maggie and I went out to Port Dover this morning to church Our own minister officiated and in his usual very acceptable way. Went over to Mr Ebersoles church this evening as usual. Feel much benefited always by attending the house of Worship. Wonder that so many people can be contented to deprive themselves of this blessing {second page} March MONDAY 16 1896 Went down to the saw mill this morning {cut off} the last of our silo lumber excepting the logs yet to saw. Have been geting up wood since. The lumber hewers came to day and have nearly got the five hickory {cut off} ready to dr{cut off} My cousin {cut off} Culver came this evening & stayed over night with us. She came after my mother for a visit as well. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March TUESDAY 17 1896 Have been buisy to day as usual Got up our two last loads of pea straw from the little barn this forenoon. This afternoon I have been geting up wood as fast as possible for fear of the snow leaving us. It has been thawing quite fast to day. Had a visit from Alice Culver last night. She went home again this morning takeing my mother with here for a week or so. {second page} March WEDNESDAY 18 1896 Went ot ot the Port this forenoon, Calling {cut off} James Fergusons the way to see about the drawing of some lumber. Had dinner with my unckle George Matthews. Got pay for lumber sold {cut off} but it was a {cut off} disappointing {cut off} fully expected to {cut off} had some eighteen or twenty dollars, but realy had scarcely {cut off} Weather quite spring like, and should think a sap trough I have made it for this time. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March THURSDAY 19 1896 A storm has been in progress to day mostly from the North East Snow has been falling fast. I have been working inside at making axe-handles &c Always find something to do even if the weather is stormy. Our family is much reduced and seems quite small, Bertha and my mother both being away. The latter is helping Mrs Giles. {second page} March FRIDAY 20 1896 The terrific s{cut off} and wind storm east yesterday continued through last night and most of to day It came latterly from the North drifting up {cut off} Concession in great shape. I have been buisily engaged to day at sundry jobs as usual Mostly geting {cut off} in readiness for work when seasons arrive for it. The weather is alos quite cold for {cut off} of year </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SATURDAY 21 1896 Worked with Mr Awfords at geting up willow wood this forenoon. This afternoon I have been taping trees for the first. The sap ran very well for a little while. The weather is rather cold yet however for maple sugar makeing. Have had an exceedingly cold March this time. Have no doubt it will be followed by a warm April. {second page} March SUNDAY 22 1896 On account of the terrible storm of the roads {cut off} did not get to our usual morning service at Port Dover, only went over to hear Bro. Ebersole instead both {cut off} morning. As usual enjoyed the service very much This brother always earnest and a profficient preacher to {cut off} The weather very cold and wintry. A {cut off} N.W. wind {cut off} cause just now </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March MONDAY 23 1896 Have been very busy today as usual. The weather is rather cold for sugar makeing so that we have had but little sap after all. Split fence blocks &c this forenoon. Have been triming trees &c this afternoon. My mother came home again this evening from my unckle Robert Calvers. James Halcourt came after one of our horses this evening. {second page} March TUESDAY 24 1896 Have been very buisily engaged at triming trees to day most of the time. Tapped a few more maple trees this afternoon, which must make something like one hundred and forty or fifty Went down to Wallises this evening to see home about surplus horses. Did not find him at home however. Found Mr C Smith quite unwell. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March WEDNESDAY 25 1896 I went down to W. H. Wall's this morning to get his advice about our two Mare's Took them down to Jarvis this afternoon - there being a buyer there from Buffalo. Did not succeed in geting an offer on either one of them however, although I was anxious to make a sale of both. Sap has been runing. Got our first gathering this evening. {second page} March THURSDAY 26 1896 Worked this forenoon at sundry jobs, mostly inside, however as a snow and sleet storm has been in progress this afternoon have been working in the woods at gathering sap &c. There was a run yesterday and last night, rain with it though so that it will be of inferior quality. Maggie and I visited our new keeper & wife this evening. C{illegible} Nel </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March FRIDAY 27 1896 Have been very buisy as usual, to day. Worked this forenoon at sundry jobs. but this afternoon have been prepareing wood for Summer use. Weather is cold again and sap don't run very much. W.H. Walls was to dinner with us and whild here hired George Awford for the Summer. There seems to be an unusual number of men this year. {second page} March SATURDAY 28 1896 Worked at spliting wood, this forenoon at the woodhouse. This afternoon I went out to Dover Takeing my mother with me. The roads are very {cut off} and yet my mother stayed going home with W. J. Carpenters necessitating my return to morrow Found my friend H.G Morgan laid up with lumbago so {cut off} his office {cut off} to be run by his friends. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SUNDAY 29 1896 Went out to meeting this evening instead of this morning on account of the bad roads partly: and on account of my mother who is already there. Thought it would give her another chance to go to church. It has been a beautifuly warm day and the snow has been disappearing very fast. We seem likely now to have warm weather in earnest. {second page} March MONDAY 30 1896 Have been exceedingly busy to day and Jim has been helping me. We gathered and boiled down our first batch of sap. Had a nice gathering for this time Did not all done though for we have some four barrels of sap yet on {cut off} for to morrow boiling. Have had a beautiful spring like day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March TUESDAY 31 1896 Have been boiling down in the woods to day, and Jim has been helping me. It has been a very good sap day as well so that our stock of sap has not decreased so very much, after all. Had W. Walls and family here to dinner with his eldest daughter Emma. Cound not spend much time with them however, from my work. {second page} April WEDNESDAY 1 1896 We gathered sap again this forenoon, but owing to high East wind thought best postpone the boiling down process until better weather Have been working at the wood cuting & spliting most of time since. G.W. Lemore came just before noon, to see me about the coming Spring Deliveries at Simcoe and Port Dover. It seems {illegible} am required for {cut off} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April THURSDAY 2 1896 I went down to Jarvis this forenoon to try and sell our two spare horses. Had a terrible time going down and back owing to the wind and snow storm that prevailed through the day. Failed in my purpose hoever and had to bring the horses back home again unsold. This is the second time I have failed. {second page} April Friday 3 1896 A cold {cut off} West wind has been blowing to day with occasional snow squall. It has consequently been very unpleasant out of doors Have been at sundry jobs mostly inside however. My friend {cut off} Wilson's son Walter {illegible} up this evening He has come to spend the Easter hollo{cut off} with me {cut off} the Sap buckets </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SATURDAY 4 1896 Went up to Simcoe this forenoon to see about a note I had there to attend to and another matter also that required to be attended to. Went up to Delhi this afternoon to see about geting W.A. Ferguson to send for my plum trees for this Spring planting &c. Drove home again this evening, arriving safely at about half past eleven P.M. {second page} April SUNDAY 5, 1896 Did not go out to church this morning {cut off} myself, but {cut off} out my wife with two other members of the family. Went over to hear bro. Ebersole this evening however. It being Easter Sunday the services to day and the evening were {cut off} ed to the occasion. Have been {cut off} with a very precious sense of appreciation of death & Scoffing of our Saviour Surely he died for {cut off} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April MONDAY 6 1896 I went out to town first thing this morning on a matter of business with bro Ellis. Got home again before noon and this afternoon went down to the saw-mill, after a load of saw-dust and to put a log on the roolway. Found this evening that the sap had been runing considerably the last three days, the pails and pans being well filled up. {second page} April TUESDAY 7 1896 Began sowing clover seed this morning in {cut off} the field back of the barn. {cut off} seeding it with Alsike. Have been engaged at sundry other jobs as well, cuting wood, and gathering sap. The weather has been {cut off} and quite {cut off} for Several {cut off} but, not {cut off} cold but {cut off} sap would {cut off} So we have {cut off} now a good lot to boil down. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April WEDNESDAY 8 1896 We began again to boil down sap to day, having a considerable quantity on hand. Succeeded in geting a nice batch into syrup by to night. The run of sap near began last Saturday still continues and is an unusually good one. Have had lots of help such as it was. Walter Wilson & George Butcher with Jim. {second page} April THURSDAY 9 1896 Jim and I with Walter Wilson have been boiling down today again. The latter {cut off} out to Dover {cut off} the way {cut off} this afternoon however. Rain has been falling this evening in considerable quantities makeing our work in the woods rather disagreeable Sap has been flowing very {cut off}ifully and we are geting a nice {cut off} ready to {cut off} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April FRIDAY 10 1896 We have been boiling down again to day. fine and Had some six pails of syrup this evening as the result. Much the largest batch yet. It took us until ten o'clock to night to get through with the job. Due of the result has been the contraction of a severe cold, by myself. Sap has continued to run grandly today. {second page} April SATURDAY 11 1896 Had delight{cut off} April Shower last night {cut off} this forenoon Jim and I have been working away at boiling down as usual to day. Made {cut off} considerable addition to the stock of Syrup. Had some visitors at boiling place to night {cut off} is a very {illegible} now occ{cut off} during syrup makeing. always try {cut off} fill {illegible} on d{cut off} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SUNDAY 12 1896 Owing to the terrible state of the roads we did not got out to our own meeting, but went over to Mr Ebersole's church instead both morning and evening. The weather is very warm and there are bright prospects of good roads before long. Enjoy the sabbath at home once in awhile without going to church, but only once in a while {second page} April MONDAY 13 1896 Jim and I have to {cut off} again at our syrup makeing as usual. weather is coming rather unfavourably for sap all {cut off} it is runing still. We succeeded in getting another nice batch this evening. We had our near neighbours to eat sugar this evening Mr Awford {cut off} some neighbour boys. Weather still very fine. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April TUESDAY !$ 1896 Have been boiling down sap again to day expecting this time to make a finish of it. Failed however, for we had nearly two mild cans full after our days work was done. Maggie went down to Thomas Jacksons after some eggs for seting this evening, and Mrs Clarke came home with her. The weather continues very fine and warm. {second page} April WEDNESDAY 15 1896 OUr last boiling of sap came off to day. {cut off} it was a s{cut off} one. After {cut off} up backlogs {cut off} wood and geting them started {cut off} let Jim and Bertha do the boiling. There is very little appearance of another run of sap this year. We {cut off} being a good deal like summer. Grass green {cut off} pects are for inside {cut off} two week{cut off} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April THURSDAY 16 1896 I have been busy triming apple trees in the front yard this forenoon also most of the afternoon. Find that our ground is rather wet yet and yet Mr Awford is ploughing on {illegible} Big Flat. Spring like weather still continues and buds both blossom and leaf are geting well forward. There seems danger of a repetition of last year as to fruit. {second page} April FRIDAY 17 1896 Have been engaged at sundry jobs this forenoon. Went up to Simcoe this afternoon stop{cut off} at Lynn val{cut off} for some {cut off} meal . Took some syrup {cut off} Florence a{cut off} gave Gallon {cut off} Sarah Crys{cut off} besides a {cut off} for Charley{cut off} to pay for {cut off} lot of ca{cut off} recieved yesterday. Brought {cut off} a Grimsby {cut off} harrow. {cut off} of Hamilton </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SATURDAY 18 1896 Worked this forenoon at puting the new Grimsby harrow together lately bought of Hamilton Olds. This afternoon went over the onion patch & straw-berry patch with it and like the way it works very well. Went out to town this evening takeing my mother with me. Had a successful trip amongst some of my friends with maple syrup. {second page} April SUNDAY 19 1896 The roads {cut off} ing become {cut off} able we were able to get over to our own meeting in Port Dover again to day. It {cut off} nearly a month since this {cut off} our privelege. Had an ex{cut off} discourse pr{cut off} Bro B on A{cut off} things are goo{cut off}and ye are {cut off} and Christ {cut off} Went over to hear Brother Ebersole this evening as usual Enjoyed this service very much. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April MONDAY 20 1896 We started the harrow to day in the front field but owing to the ground being wet in spots had to resort to c{illegible} harrow instead of the disc. Gathered up our sap pails to day and plugged up the holes in maple trees for this season. Have also been dong what I could at triming cherry trees and apple trees as well. Weather keeps quite warm & dry {second page} April TUESDAY 21 1896 Have been able to drive {cut off} most of the time to day, on account of having Jim to drive {cut off} for me {cut off} Had quite a shower of rain this afternoon which prevented further seeding operations. My two aunts Lydia and Ja{cut off} with my cousin {cut off} {illegible} were here to dinner and spend all afternoon. Had a caller Mr Waitsides {cut off} {illegible} to my {cut off} {illegible} to day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April WEDNESDAY 22 1896 Went down to Jarvis this forenoon to see about selling a horse or tow, taking my wife with me. Did not get much satisfaction from my trip however. There does not seem to be much chance to see horses just now, the market being over-stocked. Have been triming trees this afternoon while Jim has been harrowing in the front field {second page} April Thursday 23 1896 Have had Jim harrowing in front field again today. He gets along very good for a boy of his age. I have been busy this forenoon at triming apple trees except when at other business Mr Creighton was here this afternoon and bought our big mare Je{cut off} The price was small, but don't realy need her anymore Fifty dollars the price rec'd. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April FRIDAY 24 1896\ Had a heavy rain last night and this forenoon, mostly from the East. Took the man that I sold to Mr Creighton of Jarvis yesterday down to Hagersville this afternoon. Had a somewhat eventful trip but got there without serious accident, delivered the horse and received the ball deal. Got home in good time about dark. {second page} April SATURDAY 25 1896 Went up to Simcoe this forenoon, mostly to tak some money for Interest, Paid the fifty dollars recieved yesterday on same. Called at A{cut off} Rose's on the way home for dinner and brought mother home from there. Went out to Dover this evening to Co{cut off} after some small matter Put an ad in the Reformer & {cut off} maple syrup a{cut off} our ca{illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SUNDAY 26 1896 Went out to church this morning take-ing my wife and Bertha with me. Had bro. Bennet to minister to as usual. He gave us a grand sermon about the work of the Spirit &c. Went over to see Mrs. Ebersole this evening also. Never attend the ministration of this matter without profit. {second page} April MONDAY 27 1896 Have had Jim harrowing in the front field to-day while I have been triming trees in the orchard The rain yesterday and last night left the ground somewhat wet, {cut off} everything is growing very fast. Never saw grass more foreward at this time of year than now. Pasture is very good indeed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April TUESDAY 28 1986 There was every appearance of rain this morning but it did not come after all. Have been drilling in oats and peas mixed in the front field by the Church. Succeeded in geting all sown except what is still to plough and a small piece of wet ground. The weather is very warm and everything is growing very fast. {second page} April WEDNESDAY 29 1896 Habe been very busy to day geting {cut off} front field {cut off} the stone drilled in to a mixed crop of oats and peas. Finished all but about half an acre that is not yet ploughed It went {cut off} very well Went over to the prayer meeting this evening and had a good time with the christian friends. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April THURSDAY 30 1896 I started for Delhi early this morning, after strawberry plants. Arrived when at a little after eleven O clock a. M. After dinner I went to digging strawberry plants near the factory, Was stopped by a shower of rain about three o' Clock; but successded in geting what I wanted and home again this evening or night at {?} A. M. May FRIDAY 1 1896 Have been very buisy at setting out strawberry plants in the front garden next to the road. Succeeded in geting them nearly all set out with John's help also Jims and my wife's. Drove out to Dover this evening to see after the boxes of trees. After makeing ample arrangements, drove on to simcoe for to morrows Delivery. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SATURDAY 2 1896 Our delivery at Simcoe came off to day. My friend G. W. Simon had just finished notifying last night. Had a rather successful time althought there was a good many who could not pay for their trees. A shower of rain this afternoon prevented people comeing in from the country, so we had a large number of orders to keep over Sunday. {second page} May SUNDAY 3 1896 Went up to our regular meeting at Woodhouse to day takeing my wife and mother with me. Found the roads very bad owing to recent heavy rains; but felt amply repaid for going, by recieving a spritiual blessing, from the service of the occasion. Could not help thinking of the departed who but a few years ago worshiped under the same roof. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May MONDAY 4 1896 Brought home my plum trees this forenoon from Port Dover. Took them out of the box as soon as possible and found them quite advanced being already in leaf. Set them in water as usual, until I could get time to set them out. Began delivering notices for Port Dover Delivery, this afternoon. Took the Western portion of my territory this time -- {second page} May TUESDAY 5 1896 I have been out on the road to day delivering notices and found it difficult to get the job done ready for the Delivery to morrow. Had a pleasant visit at Mr W. L Hedges an old English resident at Peacock's point below Nanticoke. Finished up in Port Dover and did not get home until half past ten P.M Found the folks nearly all in bed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May WEDNESDAY 6 1896 The Port Dover delivery came off to day. Got there about eight o'clock and found G.W. L. There and the trees all out of the boxes. Our delivery was a great success, there being but one note and not many but what paid us the cash down for their stock. Had a fine day for it and we got through much sooner than is usual, with every order off our hands. {second page} May THURSDAY 7 1896 Felt much relieved to day to get home again where so much work was awaiting me. Began this morning seting some Soveuir du Congress pear grafts obtained yesterday. Prepared onion ground afterwards and planted the seed while Jim was geting the ground ready for planting the plum trees Mr Willard Small an old stock buyer came this afternoon also the {illegible} mare. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May FRIDAY 8 1896 Jim and I have been seting out Burbank plum trees to day. We began in the north End of the lot. The ground is excellent condition for seting out trees, so it does not take half the work to put them in Near it did last year among the apple trees of the orchard. I like working amongst trees however even seting them out. {second page} May SATURDAY 9 1896 I have continued to work at seting out trees plum trees to day as usual. Have cone my best, but there is still something like forty to put in the ground yet. We are haveing real summer weather, so warm and dry just now. Rain has ceased coming and may-be we will not have any more for a time.. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SUNDAY 10 1896 Went out to church to day as usual, had the usual spiritual feast from the minister's discourse and a good time in our fellowship meeting as well. It has been very warm to day, and vegetation is, becoming quite forward. Went over to hear Mr Ebersole this evening, as usual takeing the family with me. {second page} May MONDAY 11 1896 Have been as buisy as ever as seting out plum trees in the new plot. Jim has been helping most of the time. Succeeded in getting the last of the hundred and twenty pine in the ground by the middle of the afternoon. Have since been working at repairing fences preparing for turning out the cattle to pasture. Weather has continued very warm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May TUESDAY 12 1896 We kept on seting our plum trees this forenoon Jim and I. Had some fifteen or more of our own raising that we brought west to set out in the unoccupied portion. We have consequently succeeded in geting at least one hundred and forty one plum trees added to our number of new variety. {second page} May WEDNESDAY 13 1896 Jim and I have been hoeing out our strawberry patch to day. We have had a rather serious time owing to the grass having started seriously. The weather has changed very much and it seems now as though we might have an East storm of rain before long, there being every appearance of rain just now besides being so much cooler. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May THURSDA"Y 14 1896 Jim and I finished hoeing out the strawberry patch this forenoon, for the first. Got to work at ploughing in the field by the church where there is an acre or so to turn under for oats and peas. Found the ground very hard, and that it was almost impossible to plough it. There is a fine shower of rain coming this evening however. {second page} May FRIDAY 15 1896 I have been ploughing away in the front field along the road, trying my best to get done. Last nights rain helped the ground to plough much better, but it is hard enough yet. The weather has cooled off nicely since the rain. It has been quite comfortable for work to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SATURDAY 16 1896 It has taken me about all day to get the remaining portion of the front field ploughed. It was nearly six this evening when I finished. Went over to George Ryerson this morning after a couple of little piggs for which I paid him a dollar and a half each. The G.T.R. is constructing a Railway bridge across the river in Pt Dover just now. {second page} May SUNDAY 17 1896 Went out to our own meeting in Port Dover this morning as usual takeing my wife and mother with me or rather Bertha, for my mother stayed at home. Had a great gale of wind to day that seemed almost to take the top off the buggy sometimes. Had our usual feast of spiritual blessing both this morning and evening notwithstanding the high winds. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May MONDAY 18 1896 Have had Jim harrowing in the front field to day. He rooled the ground once as well. We have it now about ready to drill with oats and peas. I have been buisy at sundry jobs through the day. The Good Lord has been owning me as his child of late -- to the joy of my poor soul. Glory be to the Lord most high. {second page} May TUESDAY 19 1896 Owing to rain last night and this forenoon we had to leave off our harrowing in the front field to day. Jim and I have been cuting some willow wood at the house this forenoon and part of the afternoon. This evening I took Maggie and my mother out to Port Dover, mostly to attend a District meeting service in our church. Had a great treat while there. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May WEDNESDAY 20 1896 I went over to George Ryerson this morning after some wilson straw-berry plant to fill in where ours had died out. It took one hundred and thirty. Got them set out this forenoon also. This afternoon I have been drilling in the last of our oats and peas in the front field. Got it done to night. Had our old friend G.W. Lemon to visit us to night. {second page} May THURSDAY 21 1896 The weather has continued to be fine and rather cool. Jim and I furrowed out the front field this morning and he has cleaned out the ditches. We also cultivated the stawberries, and this afternoon I have been hoeing them out. Had an offer from Mr Albert Crombie of twenty dollars for our three year old colt which by the way, I have been asking fifty for. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May FRIDAY 22 1896 Have been very buisily engaged to day trying to get the strawberries hoed out the second time. Find it hard to conquer the thrifty weeds. The strawberry are come plants are growing nicely however with but a few vacancies. Jim has been rolling to day in the front field. He has rolled all the late sowing and some of the early. {second page} May SATURDAY 1896 I went down to Jarvis this morning with the democrat to take Bertha and Mrs Nelson to the Station, both of them being bound for Toronto. Called at Holcombs on the way home and had dinner. Have some hopes of selling the colt to Billy Holcomb. Went out to Dover this afternoon, and did some collecting for Mr Mackay. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SUNDAY 24 1896 Went out to our usual morning service, this morning takeing my mother and little Eveline with me. Our own minister officiated and gave us a stirring discourse on the necessity of being filled with the Holy Ghost. Went over to the neighbouring church this evening where Dr Lake preached. Enjoyed his discourse very much. {second page} May MONDAY 25 1896 There has been every appearance of rain to day, but it did not come after all. I have been very buisy as usual. Worked at rakeing out the onion bed this forenoon, and have since finished hoeing the strawberry patch the second time, finishing this evening. The Queen's birthday has been celebrated to day in Jarvis and Simcoe. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May TUESDAY 26 1896 Have been ploughing and planting our patch of early potatoes to day. Went over to Mr Starlings this morning after potatoes to plant. Got a half bushell that he had got of my unckle JOh and he of A.J.Rose from the latter fromthe U.S. being a choice variety, but he did not know the name. We had a very heavy rain last night, the heaviest of the season {second page} May WEDNESDAY 27 1896 Worked in the garden this forenoon at planting some potatoes and weeding out the onion bed, with the rake. Went out to town this afternoon takeing my mother with me. Called to see Bro. Ellis about visiting us before long. Saw the Shenango No 1 Come in with a big load of loaded carrs, twenty six I think. There is quite a stirr about town just now </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May THURSDAY 28 1896 Each day brings its labours, its joys and its sorrows. The Good Lord has been gracious to us this day also. It has been a joy to serve him. A heavy rain and thunder storm came last night and to day very high winds, though not cold. Went to the mill this afternoon after some lumber -- the last for this time. {second page} May FRIDAY 29 1896 Have been building over the fence on the back side of the field back of our barn to day. Jim has been takeing the fence down for me and been otherwise useful. We did not lack a great deal of geting our fence all built over. Have had a gale of wind both to day and yesterday, but it still keeps warm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SATURDAY 30 1896 Have been building over the fence north of the field back of the barn this forenoon. Jim has been helping me. Got about done by noon and a good job too. Rain came this afternoon and we had to stop work outside. Drove down to Jarvis this evening after Charley Crysler. and found him there as expected. Had a dark muddy drive home. {second page} May SUNDAY 31 1896 Went out to our usual morning service in Port Dover this morning takeing Charley Crysler with me also Dotie. Felt much edified by our ministers discourse on the great gift of the Holy Spirit. It is a matter for rejoicing that all may have his wondrous presence. He has said The He may be with you and in you forever. He is indeed our {illegible} & guide </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June MONDAY 1 1896 Went through our onion patch this forenoon with the rake, also the strawberry patch with the cultivator for the third time. Have been preparing some ground for corn in the plum orchard in the south portion. Am so thankful that whatever comes weather, worldly blessing or disappointments, God knows best and the promise will still hold good All things will work together for good &c {second page} June TUESDAY 2 1896 We actually got our six sheep washed this forenoon. Had Charlie Crysler to help us. The water was very cold for the time of year. Have been discing the plum tree ground East of the house this afternoon. Think of sowing it to beans rather than have it idle all summer. Have got it nice and clean now. Weather still quite cool. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June WEDNESDAY 3 1896 Went over to George Ryerse's this forenoon and got three pecks of beans to sow in our plum tree lot East of lane. Got it sown and some other seeds such as corn for table use &c in the same field. We harrowed over our last sown peas and oats to day also, it being a good deal crusted, over from recent rain followed by drying weather. {second page} June THURSDAY 4 1896 Harrowed over an acre of or so of late sown peas and oats that had been sown late and the ground crusted over by the late heavy rain. Got to work at ploughing for fodder corn back of the drive-barn this afternoon. G.W. Lemon came this afternoon to have me make out the Simcoe Re{illegible} , so I had to stop ploughing. Have been at it this evening also. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June FRIDAY 5 1896 Did not get a chance to plough this forenoon but did this afternoon. Got through with Mr Lemon but not in a very satisfactory way. John Ross the veterinary from Port Dover came and altered Fred the two year old colt, also a bull calf. The weather has been very warm to day and there has been some appearance of a shower. {second page}' June SATURDAY 6 1896 Owing to rain last night did not start ploughing until late this forenoon. Got nearly done however and had it harrowed down afterward. My wife went up to Wyecombe this forenoon takeing Charley Chrysler and our Dottie with her. Drove out to town this evening, and recieved some sixteen dollars which I am sending away to pay for plum trees bought of E Moody and sons of Rockport NY </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SUNDAY 7 1896 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing Jim with me. Had our usual treat in a sermon from Bro. Daniel Wooley, this being conference Sunday and the minister away. It was good to be there both to the preaching and class meeting. Me dear wife returned this evening from a short visit to her mother. The Good Lord has sent us another fine service this evening {second page} June MONDAY 8 1896 Rain came in quite large quantities last night, so to day we have done but little but wet weather jobs. This afternoon however I got to work with the plough again. Finished ploughing the fodder corn ground after a long time, the rain acting as a great softener. It is wonderful to see how things are growing just now especially hay and pastures. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June TUESDAY 9 1896 Got to work on the road this morning at our statute labour, both Mr Awfords & us. Went over to Mr James Watson's for my dinner, and had a nice visit as well. This afternoon rain came just after dinner an prevented further work for the day. Heard this evening that my unckle Caleb Matthews died this morning in Michigan. {second page} June WEDNESDAY 10 1896 On account of the rain yesterday we thought best not to go on the roads this forenoon. So we worked at our onions, trying to get them hoed and wead out. Went to work on the road this afternoon however and succeeded in geting in a half of our portion of the statute labour done for this year. The weather is fine again, and cool. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June THURSDAY 11 1896 Maggie went up to A.G.Roses this forenoon with my mother She came home without Ma who remained for a week or so to visit. I have been ploughing the sod back of Drive - barn where we want to sow fodder corn to day, or rather most of the time. Drove out to town this evening. Called at Mr Ellis who promised to come out to morrow night. {second page} June FRIDAY 12 1896 There was a heavy rain-fall last night which rather prevented work on the land to day. I finished ploughing the ground where we intended sowing corn for fodder, towards night. Went out to town this evening expecting to bring my friend Mr Elles home with me but he had just returned from Conference and was tired, so did not come. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SATURDAY 13 1896 Sowed our fodder corn this forenoon and this afternoon we rolled it or Jim did while I worked at the onion patch. Went down to Jarvis this evening takeing my wife with me. Met Charley Chrysler on his way to his home in Toronto. Sent a pail of butter with him for his mother. Called at Dr Bennets office with my wife who is somewhat unwell. {second page} June SUNDAY 14 1896 Went out our regular morning service in Port Dover as usual, Had the usual spiritual feast provided. Bro Bennet officiated and the usual class-meeting followed. A real prodigal son turned up at our service and remained to class. He told me that he had a praying mother in England, whome he left some six years ago becoming a real prodigal. Some signs of repentance were manifest. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June MONDAY 15 1896 Went up to Simcoe this forenoon and took our crop of wood with me, only six fleeces hoever and sold it at seventeen cent per pound cash to Brooks. Saw my mother-in-law W. A. Ferguson and was glad to leave an opportunity for talking to him about my interest. Cultivated out our strawberry patch for the fourth time this afternoon. {second page} June TUESDAY 16 1896 A circumstance happened this morning that gave me much relief. Sold the three year old colt that I have been fiting up to sell for this long time. Strange to say she only brought twenty nine dollars though quite a fine large beast and perfectly sound. Mr Abercromby a near neighbour made the purchase. Have had some beautiful showers last night and to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June WEDNESDAY 17 1896 Got started at cuting clover in the field by MrBrides to day. Made a very good days work, for the first. The weather does not seem settled yet however for we had another shower this afternoon. Am afraid that we have waited too long before cuting our clover field, as seed is our aim from early cuting. {second page} June THURSDAY 18 1896 Got our sulkey rake wheels repaired this morning in town. To rake up hay this afternoon. I worked at cuting most of the forennon and this afternoon have been puting up hay while Jim has been driving the horse rake. The weather has become fair at last and we seem likely to have good hay weather now, for a while. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June FRIDAY 19 1896 Jim cut some more clover with the machine this forenoon and this afternoon we have been rakeing and cocking up. We were very agreeably surprised at seeing Mr and Mrs J.W.Ferguson this afternoon. They were not here long before we had Mr. F. in the field helping with the hay. {second page} June SATURDAY 20 1896 Have been rakeing and cocking up hay to day. Jim has driven the horse rake while my wife's father who is visiting with us has been helping me put up the hay. We succeeded in geting all up except a very small portion. It took us until after ten o'clock this evening however to finish our job. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SUNDAY 21 1896 Have my wifes father and mother with us today we thought best not to church since they did not want to go. The left us this afternoon and I went over to hear Mr Ebersole this evening, which made up in some measure for our staying home this morning. Mr Ebersole is going away for a month or so soon {second page} June MONDAY 22 1896 Went to work this morning at making preparation for drawing in hay, from the first cuting. Jim and I got in one load before dinner. This afternoon we had C Addam Frollick helping us and we have consequently got in six loads altogether for the day. A heavy W N.W. wind has been blowing and has hindered us some in our work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June TUESDAY 23 1896 We went to work again in good time at drawing in hay as usual. Succeeded in geting seven more loads safely housed, which makes thirteen so far. This being the day of the Dominion election I went to poll my vote this afternoon. Got there just in time to put the last vote for the occasion. Had William H Walls and his daughter Nellie here to tea. {second page} June WEDNESDAY 24 1896 Have had Addam Frollick to help draw in hay this forenoon, where we got in four more loads. He also helped me put on a load, after dinner to take out to my friend Mr Jonathan Ellis. Had eighty pounds over a ton by weight. Was told this afternoon that a liberal victory had been obtained yesterday throughout the country Mr Laurier's party will have a good majority. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June THURSDAY 25 1896 Have been exceedingly buisy again to day. Got our strawberries cultivated over this forenoon, also our sweet corn and early potatoes. This afternoon have in hoeing and weeding in the garden. Have decided not to do any more haying until next week. Our strawberries require hoeing and weeding out besides a number of other jobs first {second page} June FRIDAY 26 1896 We were blessed with another delightful shower last night which prevented us going to our usual out-of-door work this morning. Have been building fence or rather removing a fence to enlarge our garden patch for fodder corn &c north of Drive barn. We failed to get it all done however, this evening. My mother returned this evening from her visit to Simcoe. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SATURDAY 27 1896 Jim and I finished our fence this morning after which we got in a load of rakings. We have since been hoeing strawberries. Find a very serious job again owing to the pusley and pig weed which has got quite a start. Recieved a letter from Mr Mackay about my plum trees this evening find time all right on that line, if his assistant is not. {second page} June SUNDAY 28 1896 Owing to a heavy shower that passed over about the time we usualy go to church we did not go this morning but went this evening instead. Enjoyed the day very much for it privelege of rest, after the hard weeks work. The Lord has also been with my me, and my heart has been satisfied with His presence. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June MONDAY 29 1896 Jim has been helping most of the time to day at sundry jobs. Our straw- weeding and hoeing still keeps us buisy and seems likely to last another day. Begin to fell anxious about our haying, for the grass is apparently ready to cut. Mr Awford has been made up his mind to try seting out strawberries {second page} June TUESDAY 30 1896 Our job of cleaning out our straw berry patch kept us going until to day noon. This afternoon I have been hoeing corn and plum trees besides geting ready to begin cuting grass for hay again to morrow. Amongst my plum trees to day I only found one realy dead in the whole one hundred and twenty five. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July WEDNESDAY 1 1896 Went out to town this morning to take the children mostly. Left Jim there and came home by dinner time. There was quite a crowd collected even by noon. The great Shenango No 2 seemed to be the chief attraction, until then. Have been mow-- the remaining portion of the field by McBrides this afternoon. {second page} July THURSDAY 2 1896 I have been mowing away in the remaining portion of of the field by McBrides to day. Jim got home by noon and has been driving the horse rake this afternoon. The temperature has risen up to near ninety {symbol for degrees} in the shade so we find it best not to work too hard. There are some indications of an approaching thunder shower before long. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {duplicate copy of last page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July FRIDAY 3 1896 Have been working away at t our haying to day with all our might. Did not however accomplish what we intended. Mostly on account of the tires runing off of our sulkey rake wheels requiring repairs. Have had Addam Frolick cocking up for me but he did not quite finish. So I have not got the mowing all done either. {second page} July SATURDAY 4 1896 Jim and I got to work at our hay this morning, but did not work long before it began to rain. Have been doing some necessary repairs to harness & implements during the day besides having a good rest. Began to feel nearly worked out, so it was about time for a rainy day to come. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SUNDAY 5 1896 Went out to church this morning as usual and received the usual blessing from being there. Took my mother and Jim with me this time. Had dinner at William Walls on the way home. My wife and I went to hear Rev. S. Ebersole, whose home is now in Pensylvania. He has become quite an interesting preacher. July MONDAY 6 1896 After it had dried off this forenoon I went off to work at cut the balance of the field by McBrides Got it done before noon and this afternoon Jim has been raking while I have been cocking up. The crop is particularly heavy on the corner next to our old garden. The weather is still very fine and has blown cool since the rain. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July TUESDAY 7 1896 Have been buisy at cocking up hay to day with Jims help. We finished our hay this afternoon at about four o'clock. The hay crop is very heavy in places. But of course there are places where is is correspondingly light and poor. The weather is very fine and cool again. {second page} July WEDNESDAY 8 1896 Jim and I have been geting in hay to day alone succeeded in geting six loads in the barn safely. Went out to Port Dover this evening to look after some small matters of business. Found that Mr Ellis had gone away last night and would be gone for three weeks. Succeeded in geting blank to take up note though Mrs E had to look some time first. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July THURSDAY 9 1896 Rain came again last night which prevented further drawing of hay until towards this evening when Jim and I got in a couple more loads. Finished a letter to Mr Mackay this morning and sent my wife up to Simcoe on some business at the bank. She failed to go in time however so that our matter was not settled as we intended. Rain seems brewing again. {second page} July FRIDAY 10 1896 We got in a couple of loads of hay more this forenoon, and had to call on my wife to help mow {illegible} away. This afternoon however Addam Frollick came and helped get in a load after dinner and helped me get a load on the waggon to take to Port Dover. Took it out as intended geting there after six and consequently did not get weighed until near dark. Got unloaded at Mr Ellis'es and home again however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SATURDAY 11 1896 Have had Addam Frollick helping to day. He helped get in a load of hay this forenoon, and to get one loaded up for Port Dover which I took out this afternoon for our minister, Bro Bennet. Had some two or three hundred pounds over a ton on my load. Promised to take a load on Monday for Mr. Harding. Addam has been mowing arround the big field to day when not helping me. also along the gully East of the new plum orchard. July SUNDAY 12 1896 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing my wife and children with me. Had a proffitable waiting upon the Lord and felt thankful for the privelege of meeting together with God's people. Went over to hear Bro. S. Ebersole this evening as usual, and enjoyed the service. Had James Holcomb and his wife to dinner with us to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July MONDAY 13 1896 I took a load of hay out to Dover this forenoon, it being my last load from the big field. Mr Harding took this laid and is to pay seven dollars per ton. Had one ton lacking forty pounds. Addam Frollick helped me about half of this forenoon at mowing in front of orchard along the gully. We took a half a load of hay down to him this evening about half rakeings s. {second page} July TUESDAY 14 1896 On account of the kindness of my neighbour George Ryerse we have been able to cut wheat to day. Our own old Toronto binder has about played out and is comparatively worthless. So in our dilemma it was a great favour to have one provided for the occasion. Went out to town this evening to take or rather to send away some money to pay our Bbl Sugar lately bought. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July WEDNESDAY 15 1896 On account of rain that fell last night we had to leave off cuting wheat this forenoon. Jim and I got the potatoes and strawberries cultivated instead. Also the wheat cut already set up in shock. This afternoon we have finished our wheat cuting for this year. Mr Awfords have also finished their and got it mostly in the barn. {second page} July THURSDAY 16 1896 Started cuting hay in the little field East of the lane this morning but found that my machine would not work so went down to William Wattses and got his new machine which did the work up in good style. Find that the Toronto Mower has played out in its fifth year, mostly from being worn in some of its parts. The weather keeps quite warm and seems much like rain. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July FRIDAY 17 1896 We have been cuting hay in the orchard to day as usual. Succeeded in geting more than half done cuting this forenoon. This afternoon we have been rakeing and cocking up, with all our might. Had a visit from Master Walter Wilson, a son of my friend C.A. Wilson of Toronto. He is much interested in country life, apparently. {second page} July SATURDAY 18 1896 Jim and I have kept on at the orchard to day. Succeeded in geting the hay all cut and raked up besides geting all up in good shape for rain. It took me until near ten o'clock this evening however to get through with the job. The weather is very warm and muggy much like rain of late. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SUNDAY 19 1896 Went out to church as usual this morning takeing my wife and Jim with me. Had a very proffitable season together. Throughout both services the Good Lord being with us. This evening we went over to the neighboring church to hear Mr Awford preach He is certainly quite a preacher and uses sound doctrine. {second page} July MONDAY 20 1896 There was a heavy rain fall last night and to day, which did not cease until this afternoon. Went out to Dover this evening with the democrat takeing a small grist. Maggie went with me. Found that our miller Mr John Shaw had died yesterday and the mill was closed, so we brought our grist back without grinding. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July TUESDAY 21 1896 The rain of yesterday & day before left our hay rather wet Have been spreading out to day. Had Mrs D Caughtered Mr W. Walls family here for dinner and for a short visit this afternoon A Mr Jackes Hoose of H Pelham Nurseries succeeded in selling me two hundred plum trees to day, to be paid for when the bear fruit, The first payment for two years from this Fall & time to be extended as {illegible} as necessary. {second page} July WEDNESDAY 22 1896 Jim and I gout another load of hay for Mr Jonathan Ellis this forenoon this beeing his third load. We were greatly surprised this evening by the arrival of Mr R.J Winter, the husband of my neice Nellie. He came quite unexpectedly. Reports all being well re Chatham and Dresden. He came to take my mother home with him. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July THURSDAY 23 1896 Took my last load of hay to Mr Elle's this afternoon, this makes the fourth load to him. Had a surprise to day in the arrival of Jim's father. We have had Nellie's husband with us to day also. Took him around the place this morning, and had a nice visit with him. We also road out to Dover on my load of hay. {second page} July FRIDAY 24 1896 Got our load on the waggon this morning, but rain soon came as we drove the load in the barn until the rain ceased. Took it out this afternoon and delivered at our ministers barn. Rance Winter went up to Townsend centre to visit with R{illegible} Fonger but he found them all away. George Cutcher left us this afternoon, after an unusually short visit. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SATURDAY 25 1896 Jim and I put our last load of hay on the waggon this morning. Took this load to Mr A. Edmondson, and there being some damp hay on the load agreed to let him have the load for a ton though it weighed a considerable more. He has to allow me the same as Bro J. Ellis gives me for wheat was taken to him. Finished our hay & got in two loads of wheat this afternoon. {second page} July SUNDAY 26 1896 Had a very proffitable waiting together this forenoon as usual in our Port Dover Sanctuary. The Good Lord being in our midst. Bro. Bennet always seems to give us a "word, in Season", something to think about and to remember. Came home by the lake shore road on account of our friend R. J. Wincke who went to church with us. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July MONDAY 27 1896 Owing to a heavy rain last night and this forenoon we did not get in the last load of wheat to day as we anticipated. Worked this forenoon at digging around plum trees in the orchard when rain was not falling. Went out to mill this afternoon with a grist, as intended. My wife went up to Fongers, with R.J. this afternoon. {second page} July TUESDAY 28 1896 This being the day of the Delhi excursion to Port Dover, my wife and I thought best to meet the friends there, so we have spent the most of the day there with our whole family except Jim. There was a big crowd there. Had a very pleasant time. Our Chatham friend R. J. Winter being with us. A heavy rain somewhat marred the close of the day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July WEDNESDAY 29 1896 I took my mother and friend R.J. Winter to the station this morning en-route for Chatham Ont. My mother expects to visit my sister in Dresden also and is to be away for a month or so. Have been diggin arround barnyard plum trees this afternoon. The ground is rather wet from yesterdays rain however {second page} July THURSDAY 30 1896 Went to Jarvis this morning with a package to butter for Mrs Crysler. Took a lot of pears with me hoping to sell them, but failed owing partly to the great abundance of fruit. Finished digging around my combard plum trees today. We have also got in our last load of wheat this evening. We have our rakeings out yet, for to morrow. Weather fine again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July FRIDAY 31 1896 We got one wheat field raked this forenoon and the rakeings drawn in first thing after dinner. We were surprised about the middle of the afternoon to see our old and respected friend Mrs D. W. Horton of North Pelham. She had Lavernes two children Dee. and Leone, now quite near grown up. Got started at cuting our oats and peas this evening with the mowing machine, having W. Porters pea harvester attached thereto. {second page} August SATURDAY 1 1896 Jim and I could not start our pea harvester until ten o'clock or thereabout to day, on account of the wet. This afternoon again we found it necessary to stop work for the same cause. We are puting in all our spare time now at weeding out our strawberries. The growth of weeds since haying time being something terrible. Rain has come again this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SUNDAY 2 1896 Our regular quarterly meeting came off in Port Dover to day. Our own minister officiated as usual and a good Congregation was present. There was an old resident and member present with her daughter Mrs William Routhnow of Brantford. We came home directly after service, and enjoyed the remainder of the days opportunities as best we could. {second page} { two pages actually reversed} August MONDAY 3 1896 Jim and I have been cutting peas and oats most of the time to day, in the field by the store. I went out to our Quarterly business meeting this afternoon however failed to get the money expected of Mrs. Ellis and Bennet for hay. A great Regatta is in progress in Lake Erie off Port Dover, and a large number of fine yachts are there. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August TUESDAY 4 1896 Another heavy rain has just visited us, so that we did not get started at our oats and peas until this afternoon. We are able to weed strawberries, however no matter how wet the ground. Jim's Father has come to visit him, and reports heavy rains & wind storms in Michigan. Also a short grist crop. {second page} August WEDNESDAY 5 1896 On account of heavy dews we are not able to start work at our peas and oats until nearly noon, so we spend most of the forenoon in the strawberry patch. We seem likely to have a lasting job there for the weeds have got to be a terrible sight. It is impossible for us to hoe any more to weed by hand altogether. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August THURSDAY 6 1896 Jim and I have been cuting peas and oats in the front field again to day. Succeeded in geting all done of the first sowing excepting about an hour's work. An exceedingly heavy rain came this evening so we are not likely to do any more harvesting for some time to come. My wife is quite poorly and I feel anxious about her {second page} August FRIDAY 7 1896 Owing to the heavy rain of last evening we did not got at our pea and oat harvest to day at all. Have however been weeding out strawberries as best we could. We were visited by another fall of rain this afternoon, but not so heavy as yesterday. The weather continues to be warm and very moist. Feel somewhat anxious about our grain that is still out. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SATURDAY 8 1896 Owing to the heavy rain of yesterday we did not get to work at our peas until this afternoon. I succeeded in getting the ball cut that we left before. and a load in the barn beside. We worked most of the forenoon in strawberry patch, at weeding &c Found that our peas had grown some under the bunches. Weather still very warm. {second page} August SUNDAY 9 1896 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing Mifs Daisy Seafortune and Olive Ferguson with me. They Came last night from Delhi to visit us for a few days. The head has been very oppressive, through the day especially when in church. Went over to hear Bro. Ebersole this evening. He has just returned from a holow-day away for several weeks. Rain again tonight. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August MONDAY 10 1896 Worked a while this forenoon at the strawberries as usual, it being too wet after the heavy thunder storm of last night to do any thing else. My unckle Daniel Olds and his wife came from Simcoe to visit us to day. We got a load of peas and oats ready to bring in this evening but another shower of rain came before we could get our load on. {second page} August TUESDAY 11 1896 Jim and I got to work at the peas and oats again this afternoon. There was another rain last night which wet up our grain. We worked at our strawberries again this forenoon. Towards night Jim and I succeeded in geting in two more loads of oat and peas, makeing three altogether so far. Im toold that the heavy rains do not extend East of us but a few miles. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August WEDNESDAY 12 1896 Owing to another rain last night we could not go do work at our pea and oat drawing to day as we expected. Worked through the forenoon at sundry jobs and got John to help me for about three hours. This afternoon Jim and I turned over a lot of wet grain. My friend W. J Carpenter & his wife came to see us towards evening. So I visited with for a couple of hours. {second page} August THURSDAY 13 1896 We succeeded in geting two more loads of peas and oat in the barn this forenoon Mr C. Nelson has been helping us. This afternoon I have been working in the strawberries, having let Jim go out to the Sunday school pic-nic at Erie Park, Port Dover. There has been every appearance of rain this afternoon, Indeed it did rain some, but afterwards cleared off. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August FRIDAY 14 1896 Have had my neighbour Mr Cris. Nelson to help us most of the time to day. We finished turning over the peas and oats before noon in time to to put on a load. This afternoon we got in five more so we have got in six to day makeing n{illegible} eleven altogether so far. Was told this evening that the price of wheat was improving slowly {second page} August SATURDAY 15 1896 Have been working away as best we could at geting in our oats and peas. Our helper Mr C. Nelson could not remain with us all day it being mail day, he helped us get in three loads out of five however, Making sixteen, with one more load and the rakings still out. Have had an exceedingly warm and even sultry day, too warm to work almost. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SUNDAY 16 1896 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing wife and children with me. Quarterly tickets were renewed to day and our own minister officiated. The heat was so great that but few people were out to church and we felt it considerably both going and comeing. Did not get over to Bro Ebersoles church this evening for the same reason. {second page} August MONDAY 17 1896 Had Mr Nelson again this morning for an hour or two. He helped us get in the last load of peas and oats that we had cut. Jim and I have been cuting the late crop of peas and oats this afternoon. Got along very well but did not get nearly done. We began paring apples this evening my wife and I for the first. We have a large quantity of apples on the ground already. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August TUESDAY 18 1896 It seems that rainy weather has come again and we have had to leave off our late pea and oat harvest which we commenced yesterday afternoon. Have been working in the strawberry patch most of the day however. Had a visit from our old neighbour Peter Ryerse to day. He walked down though ninety or thereabouts, years of age. {second page} August WEDNESDAY 19 1896 Jim and I have finished our cuting of peas and oats at last. It took us most of the day. Maggie went up to Simcoe this afternoon on different errends. Had a call from Archie Reid this afternoon, but on account of my housekeeper being away could not entertain him to tea. Found that our field of cloverseed was ready to cut as well. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August THURSDAY 20 1896 I have been working at my strawberries most of the time to day while Jim has been cuting clover in the field by McBrides this forenoon. We put in a couple of loads of oats and peas in the cow stable for feed there being but little grain in it, but a good deal of green stuff. {second page} August FRIDAY 21 1896 Have had Jim working with the mowing machine in the field by McBrides to day He has cut some six or eight acres to day. I raked up what he cut yesterday and finished puting up one cock this evening. Have had great appearance of rain to day but fortunately it has all passed off and we are enabled to keep on with our work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SATURDAY 22 1896 A heavy dew prevented us from working in our clover until nearly noon, but this afternoon we have been at it with all our might. Jim finished rakeing what we had, cut and I have put in cock a considerable portion of the same. Threshing machine came this evening and we are likely to thresh on Monday. {second page} August SUNDAY 23 1896 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing Jim with me this time. Had our own minister this time and we do not have any that we would rather hear as a rule. Had the comfort of knowing that the Lord was with us in our feeble efforts at worshiping Him. His service becomes more and more delightful to my poor soul. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August MONDAY 24 1896 Began threshing Mr Awford peas this morning in the field. The weather being all that could be desired. Feargues machine is doing our job. Jim and I have been helping also Mr Starling an my and Addam Frolic on my account I suppose. Got their peas threshed and near all their oats as well, by night. So once more have moved their machine to the barn. {second page} August TUESDAY 25 1896 Have been threshing in the barn to day, nearly the whole time at Mr Awfords grain. Perhaps they threshed a couple of hours or nearly at our own grain. We have been disappointed some in our crop, the yield being under our expectations somewhat. The machine has not run very well owing to the numerouse delay and tinkering. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August WEDNESDAY 26 1896 Got to work at threshing our own grain this morning, or rather wheat was left. It took us until about ten o'clock. We had to help the machine move down to the lake shore afterwards, which took until three o'clock this afternoon. Rain came again at about four so we did not succeed in geting our oats and peas drawn from the front field. {second page} August THURSDAY 27 1896 Worked at the strawberry vines most of the forenoon but this afternoon Jim and I got in our last two loads of oat and peas from in front. We got in our first load of cloverseed this evening, and found it in good condition for drawing. Our own crop of wheat from the field back of the barn was barely forty seven bushells for this year. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August FRIDAY 28 1896 Had Mr Nelson to help us draw in cloverseed about three hours this forenoon. Jim and I kept on the remainder of the day. Have succeeded in geting five loads, mostly from the wind-row drawn to the barn with one load brought in last night makes six in all so far. We are still blessed with beautiful cool dry weather, just right for takeing care of crops. {second page} August SATURDAY 29 1896 Have been buisy again to day at geting in clover seed from the field by McBrides C. Nelson helped me about three hours this forenoon so we were enabled to get in three loads more this forenoon and Jim and I got in one this afternoon, makeing ten so far from the field. Went out to Dover this evening, to look after some small matters. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SUNDAY 30 1896 Being rather unwell, owing to a severe cold lately contracted, I thought best not to venture out this morning. So my wife & I have been enjoying the Sabbath at home. Lydia Jane Matthews and Eliza Vale came this afternoon however and we could not be alone after all. A light thunder storm came to us this afternoon, again. {second page} August MONDAY 31 1896 Have had time at work with the mowing machine Part of the time to day. We did not get along very well, haveing lost a bolt &c. Started to plough in the front field this afternoon, but the ground was so hard that I had to give it up. Think of working up the ground with the disc harrow instead, as it seems to be do a very good job </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September TUESDAY 1 1896 Have had Jim working at the discing of the front field by the church, most of the time to day. He horse-raked the cloverseed cut yesterday, before noon. I have been working at sundry jobs, and towards night got to work at cleaning out the strawberry patch again. There was a slight frost last night - the first of the season. Weather quite cool and dry. {second page} September WEDNESDAY 2 1896 Jim has been working away at the disc harrowing in the front field again to day, for the first time Am pleased to find that we are likely to get the whole field sown in wheat after {cut off} I have been cocking up clover-seed most of the day. Did not get through however. This is considerable appearance of rain this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September THURSDAY 3 1896 Was rather unwell last night and felt rather blue until nearly noon to day. Got to work this afternoon however at my strawberry patch this time. Have had Jim discing in the front field again to day. He has succeeded in geting over the field for the first time and has started to cross this afternoon. The disc is doing a great job for us. {second page} September FRIDAY 4 1896 Have had Jim working in the front field with the disc harrow to day as usual He is geting along nicely and will soon be over the field the second time. I have been as usual exceedingly buisy at sundry jobs mostly in the strawberry patch. Am rejoicing in God my Saviour {cut off} day. He is indeed a satisfying portion to my poor soul. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SATURDAY 5 1896 We have been trying most of the time to day to get the front field worked up for sowing. Rain has fallen a couple of times and stoped us for a while. Went down to Jarvis this evening to take my wife and child Evelyn for a short visit to Toronto. Were disappointed in not geting cheap rates as we expected. Took a lot of eggs and butter down as well. {second page} September SUNDAY 6 1896 Went out to church to day as usual, taking Jim with me. Our own minister officiated with usual acceptance. Went over to bro Ebersoles this evening Am glad to hear that he is to remain another year My wife and children have been away to day and it seems very lonesome without them. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September MONDAY 7 1896 The rain on Saturday night last has been quite a benefit to the ground where we intend sowing wheat. It has worked a good deal better to day. Have had Jim working the disc most of the day. While I have been engaged at the strawberry patch as usual. Do not make much headway, but still every row counts, and am anxious to get through. {second page} September TUESDAY 8 1896 Jim has been workind the d{cut off} harrow in the front field by the church to day. He got through just before {cut off} however and {cut off} went to work with the harrow preparing for drilling. I have been buisy in the straw-berry patch most of the time. Went down to Jarvis after my wife and children this evening{cut off} did not find them there as I expected. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September WEDNESDAY 9 1896 Have had Jim harrowing in the front field by the church to day. while I have been working in my strawberry patch most of the time. Got to work with the drill towards evening however. Went down to Jarvis for Maggie this morning but in vain. This evening however I went again & had better success: for I found her at the station waiting for me. {second page} September THURSDAY 10 1896 Sowed nearly all of the field by the church to day Jim has been with me helping to keep the dril{cut off} see the clover {cut off} stubble &c. Never saw ground cover any better Put in about ten bushells of Mr Awfords wheat and six of our own. The weather has been very warm and dry. My wife says {cut off} at Toronto & East {cut off} no rain has fallen for the whole summer. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September FRIDAY 11 1896 It has taken Jim and I most of the time to day to run out the water furroughs in our nine acre wheat filed just sown yesterday. Succeeded in geting all done by this evening however. Intended going out to Dover this evening but did not get done in time though. Weather still very warm and dry. {second page} September SATURDAY 12 1896 After a fortnight of waiting, was about to go out to the port to day. We {cut off} at last through seed and have even our ditch cleaned out. Mr Awfords a{cut off} only just beginning to sow however It still keeps {cut off} and dry, some signs of rain are now being seen though. Have enjoyed a satisfactory degree, the {cut off} that laughs {cut off} impossibilities and cries in{cut off} shall be do{cut off} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SUNDAY 13 1896 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing my wife and children with me. Had a very proffitable waiting upon the Lord. The sermon as well as class meeting being very edifying. Went over to Mr. Ebersole's meeting this evening all of us. and enjoyed this also. We feel very thankful for the Privileges of God's house and service. {second page} September MONDAY 14 1896 I picked over some Flemish beauty pears this forenoon, and this afternoon took my stock of two and a {cut off} bushells up to Simcoe where I sold them {cut off} the canning {cut off} {illegible} for only forty cents per bushell. Was glad to get even that much for them however as fruit, of near al kinds is very abundant this year. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September TUESDAY 15 1896 We worke in our strawberry patch this fore-noon; But; this afternoon have been getting in cloverseed that was ready for draw. Got in three loads, Jim and I, and two others off of the waggon. The weather is very beautiful and cool just now, as well as dry. {second page} September WEDNESDAY 16 1896 Took off our load of clover see this morning Jim and I. We have been working at our beans part of the afternoon but most of day have been working in the strawberry patch trying to get cleaned but {cut off} We were not nearly done {cut off} nor half done quite. but it seems w{cut off} to keep up c{cut off} and w{cut off} away. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September THURSDAY 17 1896 Jim and I have been working at our straw-berry plants most of the time to day. geting it in shape for the next crop. Have been working on my delivery return's of last spring this evening. Find it a rather disagreeable job going over what I had thought was settled. The difficulty has been increased by a mistake of the manager of the office at St. Thomas {second page} September FRIDAY 18 1896 Have been working most of the time to day at our strawberry patch as usual We pulled {cut off} ballance of our early beans this afternoon however which took us some time. Have been at work this evening geting papers ready to take to Mr {cut off} on. Hope to have a satisfactory settlement before long of this {cut off} vised quest{cut off} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SATURDAY 19 1896 On account of rain this forenoon we could not work out of doors & so have been engaged at inside work. Weather started to clear up this afternoon so we started for my wife's fathers in Wyecombe at about four o'clock. Had a successful trip although very disagreeable on account of a strong N.W. wind that had to face on the way up. {second page} September SUNDAY 20 1896 We have been spending the day with Mr and Mrs Ferguson, my wife and I. Went to church this afternoon and enjoyed the service very much. The Good Lord has been very near us in all our association to day, makeing our hearts glad with his presence. We started for home at about six o'clock this evening, and arrived in due course finding all well. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September MONDAY 21 1896 Went down to Walls this morning, to see about geting them to take our apples. John said he would take my name down with the rest and thought it would be all right. They only give fifty cents per barrell however for best Winter fruit. Have been at our old job in the straw-berry patch most of the day, Jim and I {second page} September TUESDAY 22 1896 Jim helped Maggie wash this forenoon. While I continued to work at my straw-berries this afternoon also we kept on our job. Succeeded in geting over the worst, so {cut off} we do not care to spend any more time at present The weather is very cold to night; and the first frost of the season is likely to occur to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September WEDNESDAY 23 1896 Jim has been helping me with the beans to day. He succeeded in geting our first lot of beans inside, while I have been pulling beans and cuting corn. Had a visit from unckle Peter Ryerse this forenoon or rather to dinner. Had of course to spend some time with him. Went over to the prayer meeting this evening and had a good time {second page} September THURSDAY 24 1896 Have been cuting our fodder corn to day besides doing sundry other jobs, one of which was to make a cad{cut off} for picking apples, a job that I am almost dreading. Notice by to day's paper that Queen Victoria has re{illegible} {cut off} than any monarch in {cut off} she {illegible} throne, Near time leaning {cut off} just {illegible}{cut off} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September FRIDAY 25 1896 Have had Jim cuting cloverseed this forenoon in the big field by McBrides. I have been making a ladder to pick apples at the same time. This afternoon we have both been cuting and puting up fodder corn, which grew back of the drive-barn. besides some other jobs too numerous to mention {second page} September SATURDAY 26 1896 Jim and I worked this forenoon in the cloverseed {cut off} at rakeing {cut off} myself at cocking up. This afternoon my wife and I went over to town, for some necessary calling at the Jacksons on the way home and having {cut off} with them. Found the children and everything else alright on our arrival home afterwards. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SUNDAY 27 1896 Went down to Jarvis this forenoon to see about selling our peas. Found that the price was much lower than ever before that I can remember, {illegible}, from thirty five to thirty eight cents per Bu. Mr Allen told me however that he thought he could give us thirty nine cents for ours on account of their excellent quality. Saw Mr Joseph Jackques about apples. {second page} September MONDAY 28 1896 Made a mistake in writing up to day for yesterday so will say yesterday on account of rain we did not get out to church in the morning as is our custom but thie evening went to hear Mr Ebersole, the rain having ceased. Find it good to thank and praise the Lord for his many mercies to us His promise is precious of {cut off} to my poor soul. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September TUESDAY 29 1896 I worked this forenoon at my young plum trees in{illgebile}ing them up with cow manure where the mice had barked them. Quite a large number of them were thus injured. It has been raining most of the afternoon quite hard, so have been moving our old cook stove to a new corner of the kitchen It has stood there for nearly forty years. {second page} September WEDNESDAY 30 1896 Jim and I started at picking apples this forenoon. but about ten or eleven o'clock it began to rain and has kept on until this evening. so we have been into sundry jobs inside{cut off} Went out to town towards night to pay my Forrester dues. Had {cut off} enough more {cut off} quite. but succeeded in geting what {cut off} lacking of {cut off} parties. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October THURSDAY 1 1896 We have been picking apples this forenoon, except when picking up apples for John Hamilton who was here for a load, which I sold him at eight cents per bushell. The ground is very wet from yesterdays rain so we have to leave off pulling beans untill {illegible} it gets dry. {second page} October FRIDAY 2 1896 Jim and I have been picking apples this forenoon with the activity {cut off} posess, there {cut off} ing quite a big job of this picking on our hands since. We have been pulling beans this afternoon again. Finished this a pre{cut off} sore job on the hands, will be glad when we get done. Went down to Jarvis this evening to take a bar of butter for {cut off}. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SATURDAY 3 1896 Worked this forenoon again at gathering, or rather at picking apples, both Jim and I. This afternoon we have been geting in a load of beans, this being our first. We have also been pulling beans part of the time. There is some appearance of rain again and we are anxious to be ready for it. Mr Awford took two loads of peas to Jarvis to day sold at thirty nine cts. {second page} October SUNDAY 4 1896 Went out to meeting in Port Dover this morning takeing my with with me Had our usual Spiritual feast provided us by our good brother Bennet. He {cut off} today mostly about christian fellowship in different pha{cut off} Had a blessed time in our class-meeting also. Was glad to have the presence of our good {cut off} John Saunders, {cut off} worship with us He is just recovering from illness. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October MONDAY 5 1896 Went up to Simcoe this forenoon after pitching off our first load of beans. Saw Mr Lemon while there, about the misunderstanding in connection with the Simcoe Delivery of last spring. Have been working at pulling beans this afternoon. Did not feel satisfied with the slow progress made however. We seem to be crowded with work just now. {second page} October TUESDAY 6 1896 Warm weather has came a{cut off} a south East wind has been blowing this forenoon This afternoon rain Came as a result Had Mr Awfords over to spend the evening with us to night. Find it difficult to get our peas and oats drawn a{cut off} the rain li{cut off}dering by making bad roads Feel much {cut off} the peace that passeth knowledge these days. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October WEDNESDAY 7 1896 On account of a heavy rain last night and yesterday we could not work at our beans or cloverseed to day, so have been picking apples instead and are makeing some progress. Not having sold these however, and not likely to it seems owing to the immense crop every -where this year, we do not pick them with much relish. {second page} October THURSDAY 8 1896 The ground has dried off again we have been cuting, rakeing and puting up cloverseed to day. Jim has gone to work at {cut off} ing the little flat in front {cut off} We are having quite a cool change in the weather since the rain yesterday. There is some good indications of drier weather for a few days, however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October FRIDAY 9 1896 Succeeded in geting our big field of cloverseed all out this forenoon. This afternoon we have finished cocking up all that was ready. We have got to work at our beans again this evening. Had a visit from William Watts this evening, Telling me to prepare my apples and he would barrel and ship them in a week or so. {second page} October SATURDAY 10 1896 Went out to church this morning takeing my wife and children with me. Our dear bro Bennet preached to us in his usual way. It is always very edifying for to listen. So {cut off} Went over to hear Bro. Ebersole this evening as usual, and must say that I like his sermons very much also It is good to sit in heavenly place in {cut off} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SUNDAY 11 1896 Saturday Have been exceedingly buisy to day at rakeing up and cocking up cloverseed in the field McBrides We are all done cuting now and have finished rakeing and cocking up besides. We got through before night so we worked awhile at picking apples in the orchard Weather very fine and cool. {second page} October MONDAY 12 1896 Jim and I have been at work in the orchard at picking apples to day. It rained for a couple hours at about noon and is raining again this evening Mr Awford went down to Jarvis with a load of wheat this evening which sold at six to eight cents per Bushell. The weather is quite cool as well as rainy </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October TUESDAY 13 1896 On account of the rain that came last night we found it rather wet picking apples to day. This afternoon My wife and I went out to Port Dover for various things. Sent away another fifty dollars as interest to Mr Whitsides Took a crock of butter to my friend L.G.Morgan, who seemed to appreciate it very much. {second page} October WEDNESDAY 14 1896 Jim and I picked apples this forenoon as usual. About noon a Mr Murphy was here after me to got to Simcoe with him to settle up with {illegible}. Failed to get the {cut off} accomplished however. This Mr Murphy is from St Thomas. Came {illegible} {cut off} Dover where {cut off} arrived just in time to meet my mother at the station. Brought her home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October THURSDAY 15 1896 We worked at picking apples this forenoon Jim and I. This afternoon we have been working away at pulling beans. We find it a rather tedious process, pulling Beans by hand. My mother is quite unwell since her return home from a very bad cold. The weather is very fine of late. {second page} October FRIDAY 16 1896 Jim and I have been working away this forenoon at picking apples. This afternoon we tired the beans again and are now nearly done pulling them Find it very hard work on the hands in particular. Think that if we grow beans long we will {cut off} find another way of pulling them. Went out to town this evening. Mostly to see Mr Ellis but found him {cut off} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SATURDAY 17 1896 Left my work to day and went up to Simcoe on business. After geting through at the bank I went up to George Lemons and spent three or four hours settling up. We got through in as favourable a way as I expected It seems Mr George has been somewhat worried about this matter for some time. {second page} October SUNDAY 18 1896 My mother {cut off}ing very sick last night and to day, we did not get out to church to day We sent for Aunt Lydia according to our old custom at such times. She thought ma was not seriously ill {cut off} would likely {cut off} all right in a few days. I went over to hear Mr Ebersole this evening as usual Had a very good service and of course enjoyed it much </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October MONDAY 19 1896 Went to picking apples again to day Jim and I. The weather is very cool and last night there was a heavy frost that I fear injured some of the apples. We pulled the last of our beans this afternoon, and we are not sorry, for it is rather hard on the hands. Went out to Jarvis this evening to see Mr J Ellis, but failed. Called at John Walls on the way home. {second page} October TUESDAY 20 1896 Jim and I have been geting in our beans this afternoon and succeeded in geting the last of them safely in the barn. We worked at the apples this foreneoon as usual Went out to Dover this evening, mostly to see Mrs Joh Jonathan Elles. Met him at the station. He {cut off} ing grist, returning from Jamesville Wis. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October WEDNESDAY 21 1896 Went down to Jarvis this morning after the doctor for my, Bennet is our physician now. He came this afternoon, and told us that my mother was being troubled with an affection of the heart. We were surprised at this for we expected that it was only a cold in connection with billiousness attack. Have been gathering apples this afternoon. {second page} October THURSDAY 22 1896 Had Mr Nelson to help us get in cloverseed this forenoon for a couple of hours. Jim and I kept on drawing this afternoon and got in three more loads {cut off} besides the {cut off} got in this forenoon. My mother is still unwell and I fear she is in a serious state of health We find it necessary to stay up at night part of the time. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October FRIDAY 23 1896 Saturday 24th Worked arround at different small jobs this forenoon, and this afternoon went up to Simcoe, this afternoon to see about geting rid of our surplus apples as far as possible/ Went to Mr Jackson's this afternoon & recieved a promise from to take the apples at 40 cts Per Bbl Mr Lemon & I continued our programme of settlement also and seem likeldy to get through all right {second page} October SATURDAY 24 1896 Friday 23d Had Mr Nelson part of the time to day to help us get in the last of our cloverseed, succeeded in finishing our job this afternoon at four o'clock. Had just {cut off} dy {illegible} four {cut off} altogether. My mother is still in the same low condition and unlikely I am affraid to stay with us long. Dr Bennet was here this afternoon, for his second visit. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SUNDAY 25 1896 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing Jim with me. My mother is still in a dangerous position apparently. The Dr Came again this evening and thinks she is improving slowly. Have had a large number of callers this afternoon to see my mother. They were our own family however, almost entirely. {second page} October MONDAY 26 1896 I went up to Simcoe again this morning mostly to see Mr Lemon respecting the matter of our dispute with St Thomas Came home in good drive and have since been working at the apple picking The weather has become quite warm and very fine & pleasant My mother is still recovering apparently, though very slowly. Wrote to St Thomas this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October TUESDAY 27 1896 We have been working away in our orchard to day Jim and I Gathering Winter apples mostly. Had a visit from my aunt Susan Culver with my cousin Alice. My mother still improves and we are now confident that she will get up again in a few days. The weather has become very fine and warm. {second page} October WEDNESDAY 28 1896 Jim and I have been working away at apple picking and gathering to day again. Have been looking for packing them in {cut off} but, so far they have not come We are now about through except gathering in our own supply and geting cider made for vinegar and to boil down. There seems to be rain at hand to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October THURSDAY 29 1896 {second page} October FRIDAY 30 1896 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SATURDAY 31 1896 {second page} November SUNDAY 1 1896 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December WEDNESDAY 30 1896 {second page} December THURSDAY 31 1896 </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0b13ed36629816e1f8f0da2a453bb314.pdf f58d8e7bdbdfb826a275e8d58d6e7e9e PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1f39a2d7263126332b5369d0be5a77ee.pdf 6344a9657add3bf6ee757b682d6c7a34 PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9246010764ed7d42098be7aea9433f37.pdf 7483d08e52f6b38a42fdf143208577ef PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/115063bb0e2aa1ab4c165455e0a70194.pdf 7fc16df6221adccec94581b008f9a5d8 PDF Text Text Courtland Olds (1844 - 1896) 1895 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1895. C.C. Olds. TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY The BROWN BROS., Limited, MANUFACTURING STATIONERS. MEMORANDUM FROM 1894 {Printed, and very faded, are the “Moon’s Phases” for November and December 1895} January TUESDAY 1 1895 Have been cut-ing wood in the woods to day with Jim’s help. The weather has been quite cold with some wind and occa-sional snow flur-ries. Have still a gracious assurance of acceptance, and am happy in His love, upon truth His presence makes any paradice and where He is is heaven. Am looking for-ward to greater victories, through Divine grace. January WEDNESDAY 2 1895 Jim and I have been work-ing out in the woods most of the time to day. I went out to Dover about noon to take my mother to a visiting par-ty at Bro Cook-mans, Went out again this eve-ning after her takeing my wife with me. We went to hear Dr Sexton lecture on Sleep and dreams while in Dover. He seems a very learned man. & unusualy capable as a lecturer. January THURSDAY 3 1895 Worked this forenoon at sundry jobs around the barn and house. This afternoon We we went up to my unckle A. Clarke Matthews, there being a family gather-ing there in honour of unckle Caleb Matthews & wife lately arrived from Michigane where they live. We had a very pleasant visit togather there. Weather rather cold. January FRIDAY 4 1895 Snow fell last night; but, only in a moderate quantity, so sleigh-ing has not come yet. Got up a load of wood for Fred this forenoon, also one for ourselves. Went up to the Lynn Valley Mills this afternoon, for chop and flour, also corn & oatmeal. This weather has become ex-ceedingly cold, being Zero weather to night, and likely to be a good deal more by morning. January SATURDAY 5 1895 Have had unckle Caleb Matthews to gather with their unckle’s George, John, and Clarke Matthews with their families for to take dinner with us. It was mostly in honour of my unckle Caleb who lives in �the state of Michigan and does not vis-it us, only about once in four or five years. Had a nice visit with our relatives, & could not but think, how unlikely we are all to meet again in the same {illegible} January SUNDAY 6 1895 Have remain-ed at home today, owing to rain this mor-ning and the presence of my unckle and Aunt from Michigan. It has been raining most of the time today however and we were glad to have remained at home. Have been blessed with the presence of the Good Spirit in the devotion of the day. His presence makes my paradise, and where He is is heaven. January MONDAY 7 1895 Went down to see Addam Frollick this mor-ning about helping me kill hoggs Succeeded in geting him to help this after-noon, so we have at last got our hog killing done. The weather has moderated very much; and strange to say the snow has nearly all gone. A considerable quantity of rain has fallen since yesterday morning. January TUESDAY 8 1895 According to ap-pointment my mother, togather with Maggie and I went out to my unckle George Matthew’s for our last family din-ner before the departure of unckle Caleb Matthews who goes with his better half for Michigan to-morrow. We had a pleasant gathering. There were present Unckle Holmes & Wife, Unckle John & wife, Clarke & wife Wesly Matthews & wife, Mrs Vail & two daughters besides a number of others, A group Photograph was taken before breaking up. January WEDNESDAY 9 1895 According to prom-ise I took George out to Townsend centre to day. The weather was rather cold but our ride was not a very unpleasant one, Got to R. Fonger’s intime for din-ner, and after a two hour’s visit I started back. The roads are very good just now, but snow is about all gone, some ice remains however. January THURSDAY 10 1895 Owing to a continuous rain to day which by the way has partly frozen into ice as it came, I have been work-ing inside most of the time, at chores &c. Took, belle up to new blacksmith-shop for a set of horse-shoes. Have been rather under the weather with a severe cold, and am not improving any apparently, to night January FRIDAY 11 1895 Have been afflicted by a very severe cold lately, Have To help along do not have time to doctor it up very much. Got up some wood for ourselves and for Fred’s this afternoon. He is still un-able to leave the house owing to the Inflamitory Rheu-matism &c. Maggie and I went over to our neighbour John Marr’s this eve-ning for a vis-it. Had a pleas-ant time. January MONDAY 14 1895 �The weather is still stormy and Winter is here in earnest. I have been geting ready for drawing loggs most of the time to day. Thought to have got started to day but failed. Took my aunt up to unckle John’s this afternoon, she having comple-ted her sojourn with us for the present. Heard this evening of the death of Levi Lampkin, an old neighbour and friend. January TUESDAY 15 1895 Went out to Dover this fore-noon after some necessaries, take-ing my mother with me, Got home for dinner; and, this afternoon I have been geting up wood. Succeeded in geting up three cords, Sleighing is very good just now and we want to improve it as much as pos-sible, in dif-ferent ways. An old resident Mr Levi Lampkins died recently, yester-day I think. January WEDNESDAY 16 1895 My old friend G.W. Lemon stayed over night with us last night. Have been both-ered with a cold and sore throat lately and did not work much this forenoon on ac-count of it. Got in three hickory loggs to the mill this afternoon for my unckle George Matthews, this afternoon, these being the first. Sleighing is very good, just now and many are improving it. January THURSDAY 17 1895 Got up a load of wood for Fred’s this morning, and took another hickory saw-log down to the mill before noon, Had Mr R. Fonger and Henry Cunningham’s father to dinner. Had a pleasant vis-it with them but it kept me from geting a saw log to the mill. Got in two to day how-ever makeing five in all so far. We are still have-ing fine Winter weather & good sleighing. January FRIDAY 18 1895 Have been geting in loggs to day as usual Got in four more, makeing nine so far. Went out to Dover this eve-ning takeing my nephew with me. Had a disagreeable ride both out and back owing to a terrifficc snow and wind storm from the North East. Called at our ministers for a while and from there went to hear the Rev Mr May, at S.S. Convention in Presbyterian Church. January SATURDAY 19 1895 Jim and I have been work-ing in th the woods to day geting some more logs ready to draw and some more wood cut as well, The weather has been quite cold since the snow storm of last night. Found it almost too cold to work to day. We seem likely to have cold weather and plenty of sleighing for some time to come. January SUNDAY 20 1895 Went out to church this morning as is our custom, takeing my moth-er with me. Sent George and Bertha out this evening. Our Forresters lodge was out in full force this morning to our church. Bro. Cookman preached to them, an excellent dis-course, “Now a-bideth these three, and the greatest of these is char-ity”. He spoke very highly of the object of Forrestry. January MONDAY 21 1895 �Rain came last night, and has been fall-ing at times to day, I have been to the saw-mill a couple of times takeing two loggs each time. Had to change my clothes twice as one of the results. It has some appearance of a January thaw. The snow has gone off very fast to day any-way. To night a very strong S.W. wind is blowing. January TUESDAY 22 1895 I went out to Dover this mor-ning in time for the seven o’clock train, My nephew George Cunningham Started for home by that train. We had to face a terrific snow and wind storm nearly the whole of the way out. Got there in time for the train however. Called this mor-ning at Bro. Cookman’s to see my old friend Mr Baer who of Brittish Coll-umbia Conference. Found him in bed, but talked to him some. January WEDNESDAY 23 1895 We have had a very stormy and disagree-able day. Wind has been blowing almost a hur-ricane from the West. I have been drawing loggs down to the saw mill, as usual. Have only succeeded in geting three drawn to day. They were all large ones how-ever. Wee seem likely to pay for the fine weather of the first part of Winter. January THURSDAY 24 1895 The very cold and disagreeable weather still con-tinues. Have had some snow & wind squall’s to day. I have been working away at the saw-loggs to day as u-sual. Have nearly finished drawing the logs that are cut & ready. Intend to cut a fiew more as soon as possible however, and to get them drawn before Winter clo-ses. D.V. {Deo volente; God willing} January FRIDAY 25 1895 Took a couple of saw-logs down to the mill this fore-noon, These two makes twen-ty four in all so far. Have only one more ready. I went out to Dover this af-ternoon with a load of hay which was sold to Henry Huffernan. Found the road to Dover much better than I ex-pected. An East snow storm is raging to night. January SATURDAY 26 1895 Haveing prom-ised to take out a load of hay to Bro Cook-man to day, jim & I got one on the sleighs ready but ow-ing to a terrif-fic snow and wind storm that has been raging all day was compelled to give up go-ing as I had intended. The side roads are drifted terribly I am sure. Cannot help think-ing of the sufferings of the poor in larger cities during such storms as this. January SUNDAY 27 1895 On account of the terriffic snow storm which has prevailed yesterday and to day including last night I we did not get to church to day as we desired. Have done what we could to improve to improve the precious Sab-bath however and have felt that it was good to wait upon the Lord even in the siclusion of home. He meets us everywhere. January MONDAY 28 1895 �I have been digging a road through snow-banks to day, in order to get out to the road with a load of hay for our minister. Hoped to have got through by noon; but, found it im-possible for it took until night. Hope how-ever to get out to morrow Had to dig about half the way to the road, in some places about five feet deep. Jim helped me this afternoon. January TUESDAY 29 1895 After geting through with our morning chores I went out the lamne through the snow-drifts successfully with a load of hay for our minister. Got through with it all right and found them wanting for it. Am so thankful to find that my Heavenly Father opens up my day ways from day to day for me. This is according to prom-ise. Surely He is not a man that He should lie or the son of man that He should repent. January WEDNESDAY 30 1895 Worked awhile this forenoon at repairing or make-ing a new roller for the rear bob-sleigh have broken it last night. Had my friend W.J. Carpenter & family with our minister Rev Mr. C. Cookman & we wife. Of course we had a good visit with our kind friends. having our last turkey for dinner in honour of their visit. Weather still cold with some falling snow. January THURSDAY 31 1895 Have buisy at repairing the roller of my bob-sleighs most of the time to day. Succeeded in geting it done towards night Jim and I got a load of hay on the sleighs ready to take to town in the morning. Have adopted the plan of loading up hay after school in order not to keep Jim home from school for that purpose. The weather still keeps Cold and wintry, February FRIDAY 1 1895 Took my load of hay out to Dover this mor-ning and left it at Dr, Ham-ilton’s. Had to wait along time to help take off the load of hay. Had dinner at Bro Cookmans and a pleas-ant visit as well. Found the sleighing much improved since I went out with the last load. Have been rather unwell to day from a sort of billiousness. February SATURDAY 2 1895 Have been buisy with Jim’s help at cuting down some bass-wood trees, for saw loggs. We have cut down some three or four trees and got about five loggs cut ready for the mill. The weather is so cold that Jim could scarcely keep warm working. Did not make a very good days work as a consequence. February SUNDAY 3 1895 Did not go out to church this morning, there being Quarterly meeting at Walsh to day. Maggie and I went out this eve-ning however and heard Bro- Cookman, The weather is still very cold though not below Zero. Have not been without some of the benefits of the Sabbath though not privileged to attend morning ser-vice as usual. February MONDAY 4 1895 �Spent the fore-noon in make-ing some repairs on hay rack be-sides doing some other chores. Went out to the woods this afternoon to work at cuting some saw-logs from a lodged tree. Went back to the little barn this evening, and put on a load of hay for Dover in the morning. My old friend G.W. Lemon came this evening. The weather is very cold these days. February TUESDAY 5 1895 I went out to Dover with another load of hay to day. This time I took it to our minister being the third one for him. Had dinner with them at the parsonage. There was two funerals in the village to day. One was Alex. Patrae and the other was Mrs John Hume. A son of William Dill had died this morning. February WEDNESDAY 6 1895 The weather con-tinues very cold, Thermometer stood at thirteen degrees below Zero this morning, the coldest yet for the season. I have been working in the woods most of the time to day. Am cuting bass-wood loggs now. Have succeeded in geting nine ready to draw Would like as many more before I quit Am so thank-ful for the great mercy and good-ness of God to me. February THURSDAY 7 1895 Have had a very rough cold day the wind being from the North East The thermometer was at thirteen degrees below Zero this morning the low-est of the season, so far. Have been cut-ing basswood trees into loggs to day notwithstanding the extreme cold. Got five more loggs ready for the mill to day. This was the day for Womans Missionary Convention Jarvis but our folks could not go on account of the extreme cold. February FRIDAY 8 1895 A terrible wind and snow storm has been raging for some fourteen hours, from the North and North West, and still continues this evening. The thermometer stands below zero. I have not been prevented from working in the woods how-ever; and, have succeeded in get-ing two or three loads cut ready to fitch home. Have not felt the cold so very much, although so extreme. February SATURDAY 9 1895 I had a vis-it from my unckle Clarke Matthews to day. He finaly bought an oak tree, a-greeing to give me fourteen dollars if not sound at the but, and fifteen if sound. It has been a terribly stor-my day, the snow has been very much drifted. We were out of wood and I had to get up a couple of loads before Sun-day. February SUNDAY 10 1895 On account of the snow block-ade resulting from the terrific snow and wind storm of yesterday, we could not get out to our usual church service this mor-ning. Have been en-joying the bless-ed Sabbath at home however, which is no small privilege sometimes. He meets with us even at home, in our devo-tions, sometimes February MONDAY 11 1895 �Spent the forenoon in trying to dig snow in our lane in order to get to the road. Got dis-couraged however and opened a road accross the flat in the field by McBrides instead. Took a couple of loads bass-wood loggs to the saw-mill this afternoon. being the first of this kind. Have been rejoicing in my Saviour to day. In His great salva-tion. February TUESDAY 12 1895 Took my wife and mother up to Simcoe to day, having some due-bills to trade out at the store &c. We had dinner at my cousin’s Mrs Harris. Went to see George Limon about the job of delivering in the Spring. The general agt- Mr Mackay wants us to take the job on a per-centage this year. Have not decided togather as yet. February WEDNESDAY 13 1895 Worked his forenoon at some odd jobs arround the house, besides geting up a load of wood for ourselves. Took a couple of bass-wood loggs down to the saw-mill this afternoon and after unloading these I load-ed up plank and took them out to my unckle George’s at Port Dover. Did not get home this evening until after seven however. February THURSDAY 14 1895 Got up wood for Fred this fore-noon. This afternoon I went down to the saw-mill with a couple of bass-wood loggs. After geting them unloaded I loaded up a load of plank &c and took it to Dover deliver-ing at my unckle Georges according to contract. The weather is rather fine just now. Brought a large cotton-seed-oil bar-rell home to night intending to make it into a cistern. February FRIDAY 15 1895 I worked at get-ing up wood this forenoon; but, this afternoon took a couple of bass-wood loggs, down to the saw-mill. After unloading the latter I got on a load of lumber for my unckle & Took it out to Port Dover. This is the last of what was cut ready for drawing. Got through all right, though the sleighing is geting quite poor in pla-ces. Brought home a couple of my cousins with me on the bobsleighs February SATURDAY 16 1895 Owing to the the help of my boy, I have been able to use the cross-cut-saw to day. We cut up an old basswood tree this forenoon but only got one good saw-log; the ballance was wood. This afternoon we cut down an old hickory tree & West of the old barn or nearly. Started also to cut it up for saw-loggs. We are having a Slight thaw just now. There is some prospect of its continuance. February SUNDAY 17 1895 Took Maggie with me this morning togather with Jim, and went to church as usual. Our senior minister preached as usual, it being his Sunday. We were told in the class-mee-ting that James Ellis had been seeking the Sa-viour for the last fortnight & was glad to hear that he has been found of him. This prove-ing the prom-ise true with an-other case. February MONDAY 18 1895 �Have been geting saw-loggs drawn to the mill to day. Took down six loggs in three loads, all basswood. This makes four-teen of this kind so far. The weather has been rath-er stormy to day and very disagreeable, to work out Am glad to think that my job of geting in saw loggs is so well advanced. February TUESDAY 19 1895 I have been working in the woods to day geting hickory logs cut ready to draw. Got four more large ones ready and two White. Ash, for to morrow. Mr Alfred Beemer was here this af-ternoon to see if Bill was in feel; but, of course I could not pay him Had a serious letter from Will. this eve-ning from the C.P. {the Canada Permanent Trust Company} re-quiring immediate atten-tion. We went over to Jack-son’s to spend the evening. February WEDNESDAY 20 1895 I went out to town this forenoon g after geting chores done to see about sundry matters. This afternoon have been drawing loggs again down to the mill. Took one large bass-wood logg down, and got a large hickory log ready loaded for morning. There is appa-rently a change taking place in the weather. A strong south wind has been blowing nearly all day and still continues this evening. February THURSDAY 21 1895 Have had a very cold day, but not so cold but what we could work out-side. Have taken a couple of loggs down to the saw-mill and do not purpose takeing many more for this time. Had a letter from my brother-in-law W.WA- Ferguson about our business, requiring imme-diate attention Intend going to Delhi on Saturday. February FRIDAY 22 1895 Have been very buisy to day at geting up wood &c. Took my last log down to the mill this morning; or, I suppose it will be the last for this season. The weather is becomeing much more moderate of late, though not at all warm. Have had a very cold Winter since it com-menced, with no January thaw at all February SATURDAY 23 1895 After geting chores and some necessary work done, Maggie and I started for Dilhi, geting to Simcoe about dinner time. Took the latter at G.W. Lemons, and arrived in Delhi about the middle of the afternoon, at W.A. Fergusons After doing some business with him and takeing tea with them we drove over to Wyecombe, where we arrived at about nine this evening. February SUNDAY 24 1895 Bei Maggie & I have been with her father and mother in Wyecombe to day. There being a strong indications of a storm we thought best to steer for home to night, So we started about five o’clock in the evening. Arrived safely at bed-time and found the family all well and every thing all right. Jim has done our chores for us during our ab-sence. February MONDAY 25 1895 �Have been get-ing a grist of wheat and of other grains for chop ready to take to the mill to day. This afternoon however I have been trying to clean up blue-grass seed but succeeded very poorly. Got a small quantity of Alsike {clover} seed for my work how-ever. The weather is somewhat mild to day, and a thaw is in progress February TUESDAY 26 1895 Went up to the Lynn Valley mills to day, af-ter flour, oat-meal and C. wheat. Fred went along with me, and as he wanted to go to Simcoe to see the doctor I went with him. Took dinner at unckle Dan’s. Found them all well . Saw a Mr. Aw-ford {Offord} who asked me to let him have a part of the farm to work on shares. I rather liked the appearance of the brother & think of makeing enquiries about him. February WEDNESDAY 27 1895 As soon as we could get ready this mor-ning, my wife and I started for Charlotteville. Took dinner with my unckle Hen-ry Olds, and went on after-wards to J.W. Matthews, where we arrived safely, finding them all well. A thaw has been in progress to day and it to night it is being accompan-ied by rain & a warm south West wind. February THURSDAY 28 1895 As Maggie & I had stayed over last night at our relatives in Charlotteville Mr. Wesley Matthews, on account of rain; we left there this morning for home in good time. Called to see Mr John Aw-ford on the way however, with refference to his coming down to take a part of our place to work Had a long te-dious ride home the sleighing hav-ing become very poor on account of the present thaw. March FRIDAY 1 1895 Worked this fore-noon at sundry jobs, too numer-ous to mention. This afternoon I have been cuting wood in the woods. Had a rather disagreeable time both in going and in returning from the woods ow-ing to the water in the gullies & the snow in the lane where I had to go. The thaw has ceased however and we seem likely to have winter for a while again March SATURDAY 2 1895 Have had Jim home to help me to day; and, I have tried to improve it as best I could, at saw-ing wood with the cross-cut-saw, in the woods. He has improved very much this Winter as a sawyer and I can do almost as much as a man with his help. Had Mr Awford here to day to see about work-ing a part of the farm. March SUNDAY 3 1895 Owing to the almost impassable state of the roads we have not been able to get to church to day as we desired. The day has been a delight-ful one, and until towards night was quite warm. There is some appearance of snow this evening. which will likely come before many hours. We have enjoyed the pre-cious hours of the holy day at home as best we could. March MONDAY 4 1895 �Owing to a snow-storm, most-ly from the North East, which has been raging all day I have not been able to get up wood as I intended; but, have been makeing and an axe-handle besides doing sundry other jobs. There is quite a heavy fall of snow on the ground to night, make-ing very win-try again. March TUESDAY 5 1895 I have been as buisy as possible to day at geting up wood &c. The snow of yesterday has improved the sleighing very much and it is not likely to lay on the ground very long at this time of year. Feel rather anx-ious to get up our summer’s wood before long, for the Spring is advancing & its work will soon be here. March WEDNESDAY 6 1895 I have been helping my neighbour Jame Horn thresh to day. Had a pretty dirty job, it being mostly clover-seed; and, to night I am rather unwell from the dust. The weather is moderating somewhat and a thaw seems likely to follow very soon. March THURSDAY 7 1895 Was rather un-well last night on account of the dust in threshing yester-day, Begin to fel feel all right again how-ever. Went down to the Saw-mill with an oak log or but of an oak tree about six ft long for harrow stuff. Got up three loads of wood for Fred this afternoon also. Got a card from bro Awford this evening also a letter from Mary Jane. March FRIDAY 8 1895 Met with a misfortune with my bob-sleighs this forenoon, when drawing an oak but log out of the woods. Broke the tounge right out; so, will have to put a new one in before using again. Have tapped some sixty trees this afternoon The sap started very well but it soon froze up when evening came. Weather is rather windy & disagreeable. March SATURDAY 9 1895 Went out to Port Dover this forenoon, after some supplies & to take some out. Brought home some twenty five new sap pails besides other tin ware from the G.W.S. {Grange Wholesale Supply Company} The weather to day has been quite cool and very windy, Wind has been in the south most of the time Settled up with Dr Hamilton while in town and think I will not soon have to settle up with him again. March SUNDAY 10 1895 Owing to con-tinued bad roads, there being neither sleighing nor wheeling just now, we did not get out to church to day. The time seems long for we have been there so little this Winter. The Good Lord has been with us at home however; and, we find it good to serve Him every-where, both in public and at home. Glory to God in the highest. March MONDAY 11 1895 �It has been very cool to day, even Wintry. Sap has scarce-ly started at all. I have been all day geting the bob-sleighs repaired up ready for use to mor-row. Went up to the black-smith shop with Belle however to get a shoe set. Have been hap-py in His love to day. Feel that it is good to trust Him. “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee” March TUESDAY 12 1895 Have been en-gaged at sundry jobs to day as usual. Am doing the best I can to get wood ready for Summer. There is no present appear-ance of Spring, much less of sap weather. Have been down to my unckle Joe McFells to spend the evening. Took Maggie and the children with me. Had a very pleasant evening with them. March WEDNESDAY 13 1895 I went down to the saw-mill this forenoon to see about sawing. This afternoon have been working at cuting and drawing wood. Got up a couple of loads. The weather is rather cold and wintry there has been snow falling this af-ternoon. My old friend G.W. Lemon has been with from the midle middle of the afternoon & is staying over night with us. March THURSDAY 14 1895 The weather has become very cold again, al-most Zero, I should think. I have been cuting wood in the woods with all my might. Our wood-pile is quite small yet. Had a letter from Bro. John Awford this evening state-ing his will-ingness to come and work the half of our farm on shares at the halves. He is to take about a hundred acres. March FRIDAY 15 1895 I went down to the saw-mill this morning to draw in loggs for sawing. Got about half or more on th roll-way. This afternoon I have been geting up wood from the bush that was cut yesterday. The weather continues cold and very win-try, We do not seem likely to have sap weather for some time to come from present appear-ances. March SATURDAY 16 1895 Having had Jim to help me to day, have tried to improve the chance as much as possible in cuting wood. We got a pretty good pile cut and ready to draw. Sent a letter to Mr Awford to day with refference to our proposed working of the place. Did not feel satisfied to have him come without a more diffinite agree-ment so I have have asked to see him again before he moves. March SUNDAY 17 1895 My wife and I went out to church this morning. for the Have been long-ing to get out this long time, and were pre-vented by bad roads. Bro. Cookman preached to us, and, as usual felt much ed-ified by his dis-course. He has just buried his eldest daughter, down at a place near Toronto. He has borne testimony as to the all-sufficiency of Divine grace, both for himself & daughters March MONDAY 18 1895 �I went down to the Saw-mill this morning to pile lumber. Did not get over half done piling what was sawn. This afternoon have been work-ing in the woods tapping trees &c. The sap started to day for al-most the first. Had one of Mr Awfords boys here to dinner They seem anx-ious to get settled. Weather keeps cold though warmer to day than usual. March TUESDAY 19 1895 Got up a couple of loads of wood this forenoon & this afternoon have been tapping a fiew more maple trees. The sap started up very well for while, but about four this afternoon it froze up again. Fell to cuting and spliting wood for a while af-ter that. Bro Awford Came this evening to see me again about the proposed takeing up part of the farm. Thomas Jackson came this evening also. March WEDNESDAY 20 1895 Having had a letter from my brother-in-lawa W.A. Ferguson re. a change in our Mortgage. I went up to Simcoe this forenoon to see lawyer Wells about the matter, The prospect seems good for makeing a change some-what favourable as to reduced rate of Interest, Took Fred up to Simcoe with me to see the doctor about his arm. His report from the doctor was not altogether favour-able. March THURSDAY 21 1895 Have been working in the woods again to day, mostly at cuting and spliting wood most of the time. The weather is still rather cold with the usual North wind, so that sap does not run at all ex-cepting for a short time in the middle of the day. There will no doubt be a change soon however. March FRIDAY 22 1895 Went out to Dover this mor-ning, Maggie and I, taking Mildred with us. Was surprised by a registered letter from Sarah to day with some money. It has been so hard to get money this Winter. Had our old and Esteemed friend Mrs James Berry to Come to day for a visit. Have been work-ing in the woods this afternoon, mostly at re-tapping trees. March SATURDAY 23 1895 Have been trying as best I could, to make the most of Jim’s help to day. We have been cuting wood in the back woods, when not look-ing after sap. The latter has been running to day, very well. It has indeed been the first warm day since Spring opened, and the trees have for the first time been thawed out, all of them. Our friend Mrs Berry left us to day. March SUNDAY 24 1895 Maggie and I went out to church this mor-ning notwithstand- the very bad state of the road. The young min-ister officiated, it being his turn. Did not go to the house of God in vain, for we were blessed by our attendance. Have been re-alizing in a precious degree the presence of my Heavenly Father, His pres-ence makes my paradice and where He is, is Heaven. March MONDAY 25 1895 �Have had stormy disagreeable weather to day, so have been working in-side at cleaning alsike besides doing some other jobs. Maggie and I went over to Freds this eve-ning, to do some setling up. Got along all right, although a rather dif-ficult job. Having nearly two years to consider. The Good Lord has been gracious-ly with me to day, owing me as his child. March TUESDAY 26 1895 Finished cleaning up the alsike seed this forenoon be-sides doing some other jobs The weather has been rather cold and stormy so I have been working in the woods this af-ternoon most of the time. Mr Offord came this afternoon with a load of his household goods, this be-ing his first. As Fred’s have not removed from the house yet he seemed disap-pointed. March WEDNESDAY 27 1895 Have been sowing clover-seed this fore-noon in the big field by McBrides. This afternoon have been cut-ing woods in the wood for Summer use. Do not make very much headway alone, however. The weather is very cool and rather disagree-able for the time of year. Sap does not run very much and does not seem likely for this spring. March THURSDAY 28 1895 Worked in the woods this fore-noon; but, this afternoon went out to Dover mostly to attend a special Q Quar-terly Board Mee-ting to consider the propriety of inviting Mr W.W. Baer of British Collum-bia conference to be our min-ister. An invitation was finaly car-ried though with a considerable opposition. Finished settling up with Fred this evening. March FRIDAY 29 1895 Owing to con-tinued cold & stormy weather we have not been working in the sugar-bush. Have been cuting wood this afternoon and this fore-noon was sow-ing cloverseed in the big field by McBrides. Maggie and I went down to {Javes?} Marr’s this evening to see about get-ing a girl for Wellington Carpenters. March SATURDAY 30 1895 This being the day for Jim to be home, I have been trying to im-prove the chance afforded for his help at cuting wood for Summer’s use. Have spent the whole day in as industrious a way as possible. This eve-ning I have been gathering sap as well. Found enough to fill all three milk cans with what we had gathered before. Weather very cold and windy. March SUNDAY 31 1895 Went out to church this mor-ning takeing my wife with me. Bro. Cookman of-ficiated, it be-ing his Sunday.. Thought best to See W.J. Carp-enter before go-ing home, so drove arround that way. Found him in a helpless state owing to an accident from runing a fork tine in his foot. Took dinner with them before go-ing home. A cold disagree-able wind from the East has been blowing to day April MONDAY 1 1895 �Maggie and I went up to Sim-coe this forenoon, to see about our Mortgage; having a chance to rearrange the loan from the C.P. Company and to get it into private hands and at a lower rate of interest, Feel sure that the way has been opened for us by a kind overriding Providence, in our present dif-ficulties. Took dinner with unckle Daniel Olds. April TUESDAY 2 1895 Got up a load of wood for Fred’s this forenoon & tooke down the bob Sleighs which took till noon to fix up again. Feel very much tried with them, at not leaving the house so that Awfords can move into it. Have been work-ing in the woods this afternoon at gathering sap and geting ready to boil to mor-row, all being well. Sap has started again to day. April WEDNESDAY 3 1895 Have been buisy in the bush to day, at gathering and boiling down Sap. Maggie has been trying to help me part of the time. Had a nice lot when done and could scarcely carry it home although very thick. Did not get through un-til about eleven this evening. We are haveing very disagreeable Cold raw East winds now, Which it is rather dis-ag unpleasant to face. April THURSDAY 4 1895 Worked in the bush this fore-noon, geting up wood and loggs besides gathering sap. Got Jim started nicely at boiling while I went up to Sim-coe this after-noon, to see about the matter of our Mortgage. Took my mother along with me. Saw W.A- Ferguson at the Air Line Station. A promised to see the C per. Co for me when in Toronto. Found the sap all boiled down and strained when I got home this evening April FRIDAY 5 1895 Have been buisily engaged this forenoon in tapping over our sugar maple trees. This afternoon have been gather-ing sap, Had about two milk cans full. This evening I went out to Dover Calling at my unckle’s A.C.M. on the way. Found my old friend L.G. Morgan ready to come home with me; and, of course I brought him along. A Strong East wind has been blowing of late. April SATURDAY 6 1895 Have been boil-ing down sap to day with all our might. My friend L.G. Morgan of the “Maple leaf” Port Dover, who came out with me last night, has been enjoying himself in the woods with me. Succeeded in geting through at about nine this evening. Had a fine lot of syrup when done. We are evidently on the eve of a change in the weather, from cold to warm. April SUNDAY 7 1895 Owing to the presence of my friend L.G. Morgan mostly did not think it best to go out to church to day. The weather has been some-what showery however - and very warm. It seems like-ly that warm weather will continue now, that it has been so late in comeing. Have endeav-oured to improve the opportunities of the day as best I could. April MONDAY 8 1895 �Went out to town this mor-ning to take my friend L.G. Mor-gan who has been visiting with us since Friday evening last. There was a fine April shower last night and to day - the weath-er being very warm warm. Have been working in the woods this af-ternoon most of the time, Found the sap still flowing in spite of the warm weather. April TUESDAY 9 1895 Rain has been falling most of the forenoon of to day, so I found odd jobs to do in-side. This afternoon however it cleared off and I have been gathering and boiling sap in the bush. The flow of sap has kept up re-markably well, considering that there has been no freezing nights for nearly a week. The sunshine of “His” countenance has been resting upon me today. April WEDNESDAY 10 1895 I went up to Simcoe this forenoon on some business with the bank also to see Wells & Innes re. the matter of our Mortgage trans-ferr from the Canada Permenent to private holders We have had a considerable delay already, on account of the Company re-fusing to give us a detailed statement before sending away our check. We think they are trying to claim more than is due them. April THURSDAY 11 1895 Have been buisy to day as usual. Worked in the woods this forenoon at cuting wood & at some other work. Went up to Sim-coe this afternoon to see Wells & Innes about word from the Canada Permenent. Found that the statement had come and was more accurate than I expected it would be. The Good Lord has been so faithful in fulfilling his promise to his ser-vant of late. viz. “I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honour him”. April FRIDAY 12 1895 This being Good Friday, we have had Unckle Daniel Olds and wife with Florence & Miss Collins to visit us. I have been boiling down sap in the woods and they all helped us until dinner, for their own enjoyment. Had rather a fine batch when done. Rain has been falling this af-ternoon, a fine April shower. Am so thankful for showers of blessing from the Divine & Infinite. April SATURDAY 13 1895 Have been work-ing at Sundry jobs this forenoon. Found that a considerable quan-tity of water had fallen yesterday makeing it necess-ary to empty the sap pails. This afternoon Jim and I have been working in the woods geting our summer wood cut ready for use. My unckle A.C. Mat-thews came to day with some money paying for the oak tree bought in the winter, It was to be fifteen dollars if sound & fourteen if not, That is four ft. from but. April SUNDAY 14 1895 Went out to church this mor-ning takeing my mother with me. Bro Cookman was our minister & as usual gave us a good discourse. Did not realy en-joy the service as much as I should like; owing mostly to a drowsiness that came over me during the meeting. We are thankful to see the roads geting good again. �April MONDAY 15 1895 Maggie and I started for Wye-combe this mor-ning as soon as we could get ready. Got to Simcoe at about noon. Got to Mr Ferguson’s at about four this afternoon. Found Mr & Mrs. Ferguson away from home; but, we were fortunate enough to find some provisions to satisfy our hunger. Had tea at Mr Manarys afterwards. I came home to night, after Seven o’clock. April TUESDAY 16 1895 We have at last had our tennant house vacated to day. Fred and his family got moved out by noon. Have been looking for our new tennant Mr John Awford to day, but, they have not as yet put in an appearance. Have been much interested this eve-ning in reading reports of speeches in Haldimand, re- Manatoba school question. The election comes off to morrow April WEDNESDAY 17 1895 Spent the fore-noon in doing sundry jobs, spliting wood & working arround the tennant house. About noon Mrs. Awford and her two daughters came, with a small load of moveables. I have been working in the woods this afternoon at cut-ing and split-ing wood. Mr. Awford came towars night with another load of goods. So our help has come at last. April THURSDAY 18 1895 Worked in the woods this fore-noon for the last time this Spring, that is at cuting wood. This afternoon began cuting or rather triming apple trees. Mr Awford’s move-ables came a-gain to day, another load. Had a short visit from Willie Hol-comb and his new wife this evening. He was married last mon-day and is on his wedding trip. His home is in Buf-falo N.Y. April FRIDAY 19 1895 Have been draw-ing wood from the back-woods to day, the ground being hard enough to bear up now. Seeding time has apparently come at last, Some of the neighbours have already begun Bro. Awford brought down another load of moveables to day. He has still a load or so more to fetch down when possible. The weather is warm and dry. Every prospect of a seed-time soon. April SATURDAY 20 1895 Mr Awford got started in the N.E. Corner field to day at seeding. or, rather at geting the ground ready to sow. Worked at sundry jobs this forenoon. Went up to Sim-coe this afternoon after a calf from my unckle Daniel Olds’ for which I am to pay him a dollar. Found my wife and children at Florences ready to come home. Found the the C.P. Company had not accepted the offer tendered them a fiew days ago. April SUNDAY 21 1895 Maggie and I went out to church in Port Dover to day as usual takeing Jim with us. Our junior minister officiated; and, with more than usual ac-ceptance. Have great difficulty of late to keep from going to sleep in time of service. No matter how much I fight against it, My mother went home with Florence to Simcoe this evening to stay a week or so. �April MONDAY 22 1895 Mr. Awford and his son John have been working in the N.E. Corner field to day, where we want to sow oats. This afternoon how-ever the former went up to Glenshee after stock &c. So I started Jim with the harrow, being anxious to keep the two teems going. This is the first time that Jim has ever drove a teem or a har-row either. I have been working in the woods at gathering sap pails & pluging auger holes &c. April TUESDAY 23 1895 Have been ex-ceedingly buisy to day. Finished pluging maple trees this forenoon be-sides geting in a pit of turnips. This afternoon I have put away our hams & shoulders and afterwards been geting in potatoes from the garden pit. Jim has helped Mr Awford with the teem to day. He being away himself after stock &c to his old house. John has of course been driving the other teem. April WEDNESDAY 24 1895 Went up to Simcoe to day, calling at Mr Samuel Soudens {Sowden’s} on the way and had dinner with them. Went to see Thos. R. Nelles about insurance &c; also Wells & Innes about the state of our loan. Found that the latter had not made any fur-ther progress. A gale of wind has been blowing to day, from the South West, making disagree-able and even dan-gerous driving. April THURSDAY 25 1895 I have been triming trees in the back yard to day. Towards night was greatly sur-prised to find from H Fairchilds that Fred. had sued me for the ballance due him. I never could have thought that Fred would have treated me in this way. Was never sued before and never want to be again. I suppose it is for my good to have to pass through the experience. April FRIDAY 26 1895 Mr Awford and I worked this forenoon at geting out man-ure from below the drive barn to the onion patch in the garden by tenant house. This afternoon I have been helping John run water fur-rows in the North East corner field, besides triming a couple of apple trees. My mother returned from Simcoe this evening, She has been visiting there for a week or so. April SATURDAY 27 1895 I went up to Tyrrell this mor-ning to see F. Kitchen takeing Maggie with me. My visit to Fred did not amount to anything however as he was determined to have the money due him at once. Went out to town this after-noon to see about some matters relating to trees &c. Found that they had not put in an ap-pearance as yet. Have been feeling rather blue of late. April SUNDAY 28 1895 Went out to Dover this morning takeing my mother with me. Our old pastor and friend Rev John Saunders officiated, with his usual ac-ceptance. We took dinner with Mr & Mrs Ar-chie Reid who have just late-ly moved to Dover. My un-ckle Daniel Olds was there with aunt Nellie. Enjoyed the ser-vice to day very much. Had much need for such a blessing. �April MONDAY 29 1895 I started in good time this morning for Sim-coe to see about our mortgage trans-ferr. Found that it had not been accomplished yet; with no better prospect than before. Went on to Delhi to see Will. about the matter with but little satisfaction. He consented to help me raise some money for Fred however which will bring some ease of mind for a while. {Duplicate of the previous page} May WEDNESDAY 1 1895 Have been as buisy as possible geting onion seed sown, and apple trees trimmed &c to day G.W. Lemon came this evening with Delivery papers for Port Dover and Simcoe, and the word of tree’s arrival. So our business has begun in ear-nest. Have been filling out blanks this evening for delivery to mor-row by both of us. Mr Awford began ploughing the ten-acre field to day. April TUESDAY 30 1895 I have en-gaged this fore-noon at fixing fences mostly arround the back part of the place. This afternoon have been trim-ing apple trees as usual. Find the orchard in great need of pruning, so great indeed, that I fear it will not all get done this time, the season being already so far advanced. Maggie and I went out to town this evening after garden seeds &c. {Duplicate of the previous page} May THURSDAY 2 1895 Had our old friend G.W. Lemon over night with us last night He started del-ivering notices for Simcoe delivery this morning. I began at the same work for the Port Dover delivery on Mon-day next. Found the trees in at the station this afternoon. Succeeded in geting all the notices for Port Dover Delivery out this eve-ning. Faith lends a real-ising light. The clouds disperse the shadow fly. May FRIDAY 3 1895 {This page is too faded to be read} May SATURDAY 4 1895 This being the day of our delivery in Sim-coe, I remained with G.W. Lemon’s over night, in order to be there this morning. Have had a tollirably good delivery to day, the great ma-jority of the orders being paid. by cash. Have had a pretty hard day of it altogather - there being a large number of orders to arrange for in different ways. Got home to night in good time. May SUNDAY 5 1895 Went out to church this mor-ning and took Mr. Awfords fam-ily partly with us for the first time. Had the young minister to preach to us, with rather more than usual acceptance. Had a good time waiting upon the Lord at the close of the preaching service in a fellow-ship meeting, this being the first Sunday in the month. �May MONDAY 6 1895 Having had a considerable num-ber of trees left on hand yesterday, I have been out takeing them ar-round and try-ing to sell those left. This was rather the delivery day in port Dover, Have usualy had George Lemon with me, at least part of the time; but, this time have been alone all through. Occupied the Nor-folk house barn, and got along very well, except for the usual fiew May TUESDAY 7 1895 Have been out nearly all day to day delivering from place to place the orders not called for yesterday, Their number was not great but had to travel a long distance to dispose of them. Took Maggie with me for the sake of Company which made it much more pleasant. We drove more than a mile be-low Nanticoke just for one mans order and a small one at that. May WEDNESDAY 8 1895 Went out to Dover this after-noon, in order to go on A.W. Smith’s fishing ex-cursion over to the cotages. The Alderson got us there at about four o’clock this evening and we started fishing at once. I only caught one fish this evening how-ever. Bro. Cookman and Bradford Bowlby with his boy Allie were my fellow boat-men. The latter two had a good catch this evening. Weather very fine. May THURSDAY 9 1895 Slept with Al-bert Gilbert in the club house at the Cottages last night. Got up at about three o’clock this morning and went to fishing. Astonishing to relate the fish seemed to bite as well as in the day time. Succeeded in catch-ing about forty fish before the Alderson came for us. Were determined by the steamer get-ing on a sand-bar something like three or four hours. Got in to the Port at about six o’clock however. May FRIDAY 10 1895 Started at get- out plum trees this forenoon. Found them in fairly good con-dition, the fi-brous roots were rather dry and shriveled up how-ever. Succeeded in geting some-thing over twen-ty set out through out the day. It rather tedious hard work to set out fruit trees in our old sod, and our has to be so very particular about it. Had a short visit from our minister this evening. May SATURDAY 11 1895 Continued to plant out plum trees this forenoon most of the time. Rain fell part of the time preventing work. We washed sheep this afternoon, with several of our near neighbors. Towards night it began to be cold. We seem likely to have a cold spell now of an uncertain length of time. Went out to Dover this eve-ning after a couple of tree-boxes, also some necessaries. May SUNDAY 12 1895 Went out to Quarterly meeting in Port Dover this morning, takeing my mother and my wife with me. Bro. Cookman officiated for the last time, as our pastor. This being his last year. Had a very good time, the Lord being with us; and that to own and to bless. Had dinner with bro. William Smith after �service. Weather has become very cold, when we consider the very high temperature we have had so long. May MONDAY 13 1895 Jim and I got started at our job of seting out plum trees this morning again. We succeeded in geting out some tw twenty three trees this forenoon. This afternoon I went up to Wood-house chapel to attend our Quar-terly business mee-ting. A goodly number was present It was decided by resolution that Port Dover and Woodhouse appointments be re-stored again to a circuit. Bro A.W. Smith fought against it tooth and nail. Took tea with unckle Holmes. May TUESDAY 14 1895 Rain has been falling moder-ately most of the time to day. Our tree seting was compelled to lay over for another day as a consequence. The rain was much needed however and will do much good. The heavy frost frost of Sunday night last has done untold dam-age to growing fruit and garden truck. Do not think that anything else will be damaged. May WEDNESDAY 15 1895 Jim and I have been seting out plum trees in the orchard again to day. Succeeded in geting some forty more in the ground, leaving a small ballance for to-morrow. I have found on examination that the terrible freeze of Sunday night last has destroyed about all the plums and cher-ries for this year Apples and pears are injured some and grapes a good deal. The latter may sprout out again. May THURSDAY 16 1895 We have kept on with our tree planting to day as usual. Have got pretty well along with our job so that to morrow we shall expect to get through, for this time. There has been a very decided change in the weather since the frost of Sunday night last. It is very cool and windy. My neighbour Mr. James McBride has been telling me that such a change would come May FRIDAY 17 1895 Jim has con-tinued to help me to day – as usual. We succeeded in geting our trees all set out this forenoon. This afternoon Jim and I have been fix-ing fences along the creek and at some other points where most needed. We find that our fences need but little repair-ing this spring which is not always the case. Weather quite comfortable and fine. May SUNDAY 19 1895 On account of rain last night and this forenoon we did not get out to church this forenoon as we intended doing. Maggie and I went out this evening however, there being a special song ser-vice in our church. Bro. Cook-man officiated. Was pleased to learn this eve-ning that our request to have the circuit divi-ded had been accomplished at the district mee-ting. May SATURDAY 18 1895 �Have been very buisy to day with Jim’s help draw-ing manure for the plum-trees just set out, and mulching them well. We succeeded in get-ing them all in good shape for growing thought it took us until night. Frank Marr and his Sister Bertha came this evening and are staying over night with us. There is some appearance of rain this evening.. May MONDAY 20 1895 I have been very busily en-gaged at sun-dry jobs to day mostly at fixing fence however. The weather keeps quite cool with nightly frosts, which have so far been harmless excepting the disastrous one of Sunday night, now a week ago. Noticed to day that much dam-age had been done to the young clover, in Streaks besides wheat, also in places. May TUESDAY 21 1895 Have been buisy this forenoon with Jim’s help at picking up and burning brush from the orchard. This afternoon I went out to Dover and arround on a collecting tour for on Dilivery account. We took tea at my friend W.J. Carpen-ters. Succeeded very well, and will not have to go out again this year, I hope. Have been reading the Word with prof-fit of late, especialy especialy re. the chasten-ing of the Lord. May WEDNESDAY 22 1895 My wife and I went up to Simcoe this forenoon for different purposes. One was to see about geting seed peas to sow the ten-acre-field. Found them at Mr. Edmonds in Sim-coe. Made a bargain for eigh-teen Bu at 80 Cts. Made out a paper at Wells & Ines’ for a small additional loan to cover contingencies arrising from the transferr of our load from the Co to private parties. May THURSDAY 23 1895 Have been very buisy as usual to day. Did some repair-ing in the house this afternoon. Besides have trimmed the young apple trees for this year, Worked this fore-noon at repairing fence arround the door-yard most of the time. The seems to be warmer weather in store for us, For even to day we are having it very much milder than heretofore. May FRIDAY 24 1895 Have been buisy to day as usual. This fore-noon at Sundry jobs and this afternoon at shearing Sheep. Bro Cookman & his wife Came at about four o’clock and put a stop to my sheep Shearing. We were glad to see them how-ever; for, this will be our last pastoral visit from Bro Cookman, it may be for all time, This being the close of his last year. May SATURDAY 25 1895 Worked most of the time to day at sheep-shearing. Had only five to do to day however. Have been harrowing the garden for a fiew potatoes, this afternoon & geting the front garden ready to plant with corn as well. Awfords have been planting corn in the field by Jim Challand’s to day. The weather is somewhat warmer of late. May SUNDAY 26 1895 �Went out to church this morning as usual takeing my wife and Mildred with me. Bro. Awford’s family also went out takeing Ber-tha and Jim with them in our democrat. Bro. Cookman officiated for the last time before confer-ence, and we do not expect to hear him only once more. We are very sorry to see him go away, His ministry has been so acceptable. May MONDAY 27 1895 Have been working in the kitchen most of the time to day geting it partly ceiled up with thin pine lum-ber, instead of puting on plas-ter. My old friend G.W. Lemon came this evening, so I had to go to work at the Delivery papers at once. Have spent the eve-ning at Home makeing very fair headway. Weather quite cool to night. May TUESDAY 28 1895 Got through with my delivery papers this mor-ning, I trust in a satisfactory way to all parties concerned. Maggie and I went up to unckle Holmes Matthews to day this being his seventy eighty seventh birth-day. There was a large num-ber of people present to cele-brate the birth-day of my dear old unckle. We came by Pt. Dover, and went also. May WEDNESDAY 29 1895 Mr. Awford went up to Simcoe to day after some seed peas. He also took a grist to mill for him-self and us. I sent a feiw bushells of wheat with him which he sold for me at a dollar per bushell. This is the first dollar wheat we have sold for some years, and seems something like. I have been very buisily engaged in the kitchen geting it plastered and ceiled up to day. May THURSDAY 30 1895 Did not get do done plaster-ing in the our kitchen &c until nearly noon to day. This afternoon I have been plant-ing early potatoes. My wife and Bertha have been papering the kitch-en, and have just finished this evening. There is an-other change in the weather to report. It has become quite warm again as well as dry. May FRIDAY 31 1895 I prepared the front garden patch this mor-ning for planting to corn and got the corn in this afternoon. Our friend Mr. Reemer is with us this evening The weather is wonderfuly warm for this time of the year, as well as dry. There seems but little prospect of rain somehow. Awfords are begining to drill in the ten-acre field to peas to day. June SATURDAY 1 1895 Went up to Simcoe this forenoon take-ing our wool crop with us. Sold the latter at the woolen mills at 20 ¢ per pound. Exchanged eight pounds of wood for four pounds of Stocking yarn untwisted. Had dinner with G.W. Lemons, & spent some time over our Delivery returns. Drove on to Wyecombe and got there at about five o’clock, finding the folks at home. The weather is very warm, even sultry just now. June SUNDAY 2 1895 �Spent the Sabbath with my wife’s father and mother went to the Bethel church with them this afternoon, when we heard a local preacher John Holtby. The usual after service followed. Felt much edified in worshiping with this people, “The best of all was God’s was presence with us. We came home after sundown, the weather being very hot through the day; but, pleasant and cool at night, with moonlight. June MONDAY 3 1895 I have been buisily engaged to day at man-uring our grape-vines and some young fruit trees arround the house. Got all through this evening and ready for some-thing else to mor-row. The thermom-eter has registered ninety four degrees of heat in the shade to day. The ground is geting rather dry and rain is much wanted. A protracted sum-mer drought seems to be in order. June TUESDAY 4 1895 I have been buisy geting up wood from the woods this after-noon with Jims help and part of the forenoon. Think that we have enough now to last us until Fall now excepting our threshing wood, which we purpose securing at once, so as to be in readiness when the time for useing it comes. There is much appearance of rain this evening and it is much needed. June WEDNESDAY 5 1895 We were blessed by a beautiful fall of rain this forenoon which was very much needed. Busied myself during the fore-noon in makeing repairs of different kinds. Went down to John Marrs chopping this afternoon to get some threshing wood cut up ready to draw. Not being able to lay over and fences this Spring has shut us off from this usual source of supply. June THURSDAY 6 1895 Have been geting up wood from John Marrs chopping to day for threshing wood Jim has been helping me, Also George Awford. We have succeeded in geting up six loads be-hind the barn. The late rain has cleared away and another cool spell has followed, al-most Cool en-ough for frost. There is a con-siderable injury to wheat reported by the late frosts in different localities June FRIDAY 7 1895 Worked this forenoon at cuting and help-ing get up wood for Mr Awfords, his boy George having helped me get up threshing wood yesterday. Have been geting the wood from John Marrs chopping. This afternoon Jim and I have been geting out manure to put arround the young apple trees in the orchard This has been al-most our first chance to do this work. June SATURDAY 8 1895 Have comple-ted our job of manuring young apple trees this afternoon with jims help, after a long time. Went out to pPort Dover this evening takeing my mother with me. Had a letter from my old friend W J.W. Mackay of St. Thomas state-ing that his only son had just died from the effects of Gass. Went out Find by to-days papers that the price of wheat is still on the rise. June SUNDAY 9 1895 �Went out to church this mor-ning as usual takeing Bro. Aw-ford with me. This is the first time since he came that he has attended our church in Port Dover. Bro Cookman officiated as usual. Was pleased to hear that he would continue with us until the end of the month. Heard my old friend Bro Ebersole this evening. His sub-ject was, Have you recieved the Holy Ghost. June MONDAY 10 1895 Worked this fore-noon at fixing fence accross the creek by McBrides with Jims help. This afternoon I have been digging a hole in the ground on the west sidde of our kitchen for a new cistern. The old one having given out entirely. The weather continues very warm and dry with but little appearance of rain, The Good Lord continues to comfort my poor soul with his presence. June TUESDAY 11 1895 I have been digging for a cistern to day, succeeded in get-ing the large Pollen oil barrel in place to night. The weather still keeps warm and dry. There is some appearance of rain to night however. We were fortun-ate in having in having two new cows to day. Have been looking for them to come in this long time, but in vain. “The Lord is my helper.” Glory to His name. June WEDNESDAY 12 1895 Have been very buisily engaged at the cistern, and contrary to my expectations it has taken until this evening to get it comple-ted. Think how-ever that my job is a rather permanent one. We seem likely to have rain soon there being every indication of it to night. Began feeding the two new calves to night and had very good success with them, to start on. June THURSDAY 13 1895 Finished clean-ing up after digging our new cistern this forenoon. This afternoon have been working at repairing the horse-rake preparitory to starting haying, which Mr Awford propose to do to morrow. They are begining this early in order to try to get some cloverseed from the field. The Crop is a very light one, so light indeed that we fear being able to gather it with the horse rake. June FRIDAY 14 1895 I have been very buisy to day geting our old horse-rake fixed up for work. Had to put in two new shalves besides some other repairs. Went down to Jarvis this eve-ning, to take little Flora to the horse doctor Was affraid of a rupture, from being hooked by a cross-bull. The farrier assured us however that this was not the case. June SATURDAY 15 1895 Jim and I worked in the garden this fore-noon at hoeing corn. This afternoon I went out to Dover, mostly to see about geting a note in the hands of Bro. Mont-gomery in proper shape, to satisfy the latter. We had tea for the last time with our Dear Bro Cook-man and family. We are so sorry to see them go. Went down to see the harbour works this eve-ning. June SUNDAY 16 1895 �We did not go out to church this morning as we intended do-ing, our horses being rather disorganized for dri-ving, especialy little Flora. Maggie and I went up to over to the Sunday school near by, and the remainder of the day have spent at home trying as best we could, to im-prove its precious moments. Bro Awford was over this evening and gave us the benefit of his company. June MONDAY 17 1895 Jim and I have been hoe-ing corn in the garden by the road to day. Got our potato crop hoed also, by night. There seems to be no present in-dication of rain; but, everything except hay seems to be grow-ing notwithstand-ing. Awfords have fin-ished cuting the clover-field back of their house for the first crop hoping to get a second crop for seed erelong. June TUESDAY 18 1895 Jim and I continued to dress out the garden and onion patch this forenoon. Got it done, so the former went to school again this afternoon, and I got started got at another job. Am makeing a new waggon tongue for one of our old waggons We have had only one waggon all the spring on account of two waggon tongues being entirely dis-abled, but now hope to have an other soon. June WEDNESDAY 19 1895 Have been ex-ceedingly buisy to day, make-ing and Ironing off a new waggon tongue, Got it done all right, and a new stone-boat nearly com-pleted as well. Am thankful th that while, I was not able to get these jobs done in their propper time, from different reasons, an op-portunity has come for geting them done be-fore the very buisy season of haying and harvest. June THURSDAY 20 1895 Worked this fore-noon at sundry jobs - such as fin-ishing the stone-boat &c. This afternoon I have been working on the side-road with one team and Jim for driver. This being his first work on the road. As Mr Awford & his done one half of our road work this year we have only six to do ourselves. Rain began fall-ing at about five o’clock & drove us away home June FRIDAY 21 1895 On account of rain this fore-noon, or rather the appearance of rain, for it did not come after all, we did not go on the road as we intended. But this after-noon Jim and I got at it again. in good earnest. Mr. Awfords have about done their share of the road work this year. Our rain was a very meager one after all but will be a great benefit to growing crops. June SATURDAY 22 1895 It has taken Jim and I with one teem all the time to day to get in our Statute labour for this year. Am always re-lieved in my mind when this or even any other duty is performed Have been blessed in an unusual degree with the presence of my Father, The usual expe-rience of the past has been mine to day. His presence makes my para-dice & where He is is heaven. June SUNDAY 23 1895 �Went out to church this morning as usual takeing my mother and Jim with me. Our dear Bro Cookman officia-ted for the last time in the morning service. The subject of discourse was The older brother of the prodigal son, of the parable given us by our bles-sed Saviour. Some excellent lessons were given us in the discourse June MONDAY 24 1895 I have been fixing fence along the East side of the New ground pasture field to day Mr Awford and John have been helping me. This forenoon however we worked awhile at spliting rails in the back woods to use in repairing fences arround the pasture field We were blessed with a beau-tiful shower of rain this morning. Just what was needed. June TUESDAY 25 1895 I have contin-ued to work at fence-building and repairing until the middle of this after-noon, arround the new ground field - Mr Awford & John helping. Went to the black-smith shop this afternoon to get repairs on the buggy &c. There still seems to be every appear-ance of rain but still it does not come. Am still in the enjoyment of a precious sense of acceptance with the Divine and Infinite. June WEDNESDAY 26 1895 Got started this afternoon at cuting the field back of the barn where we expected to have had Alsike, but owing to the peculiar sea-sons, last year and this, I do not think it worth cuting for seed, and scarcely worth cuting for hay, but, as hay is going to be very scarce owing to the frost & dry weather it seems necess-ary to save all we can, even the poorest June THURSDAY 27 1895 I have been cuting hay in the field back of the barn to day, owing to the peculiar state of the crop from the frost and dry weather after, it is very hard to cut, & the crop very light as well, Can scarcely cut an acre without grinding the mowing-ma-chine knives. There has been showers to the north of us to day, but none here June FRIDAY 28 1895 I have con-tinued to work away in the field back of the barn to day. Owing to the great diffi-culty of cuting have not made any great head-way however. The field is only a little more than half done to night. We have had every appearance of rain to day but no rain has come. The greatest summer drought that we have ever seen, has come. June SATURDAY 29 1895 I kept on cut-ing in the field back of the barn this forenoon; but, this after-noon I had Jim at work with the horse-rake while I have been buisy Cocking up the hay. We will have some hay after all; but not much alsike. The latter is both short and scat-tering, though evidently well filled. Did not got through until late this evening. June SUNDAY 30 1895 �I went out to church this morning takeing my wife with me. The young man tried to preach to us on “Jesus wept” but I could scarce-ly see that any points were made. I fear very much that this young man has been called to preach and yet he has put in his term of probation and is now going to college. My wife and mother went out to hear Bro Cookman this eve-ning. July MONDAY 1 1895 I cut the remaining portion of the field back of the barn this forenoon. This afternoon I went out to Dover, takeing my wife and two children with me. There was a very large crowd of people gath-ered together there, it being Dominion Day. Was somewhat set back by a demand from F Kitchen through the clerk that the small ball. owing him be paid right away July TUESDAY 2 1895 We finished rake-ing and cocking up the remain-ing portion of the field back of the barn this forenoon. Jim & I. This afternoon Maggie and I went out to Port Dover to accompany a small fishing party out in the lake in honour of our minister & his family on the eve of their departure. It was got up by my friend W.J. Car-penter. We had a very pleasant time, althoug some of us got quite seasick, from rough seaing. July WEDNESDAY 3 1895 Got to work this morning at drawing in hay from the field back of our barn. Jim has been doing his first loading for me and is doing very well. Our hay is so very short and fine that we do not make much head-way, having only six small loads for our days work. The weather keeps very dry, and warm in the day-time but rather cool at night, My mother had a quilting to day. July THURSDAY 4 1895 I have been very buisy geting in hay from the field back of the barn to day, Jim has been my only help, & he does first rate for a boy of his age. We got in five loads to day and six yesterday. They were very small ones however, the hay being so short as to render it impossible to get heavy loads on the waggon. It still keep very warm and dry, very good haying weather July FRIDAY 5 1895 Jim and I got in our last load from the field back of the barn except rakeings, to day. Rather this forenoon. This afternoon he has been rakeing over the field while I went out to Port Dover, take-ing my mother with me. I succeeded in get-ing some eighteen dollars from Mr Law-son to pay a ball owing F. Kitchen. It did not quite complete the the job however. July SATURDAY 6 1895 We finished get-ing our rakeings from the field back of the barn safely housed this forenoon. We took more pains than common on account of the great scarcety of hay. Went out to town this afternoon takeing my mother with me. Went to Mr P. Lawsons for a small loan to cover Fred Kitchens ball. Did not get quite enough however, I after-wards found and was sorry. Some four dollars are still behind. �July SUNDAY 7 1895 Owing to the very heated state of the air & not feeling very well I did not go out to hear our new minister to day Bro Awford went and was much pleased with him. We went over to the church at home this evening however and heard a young Bro. Temple-ton preach very acceptably. This evening The Bro. prayed for rain in his closing prayer and very appropri-ately it seemed to me. United prayer must bring the blessing down. July MONDAY 8 1895 Worked this fore-noon at sundry jobs, delayed go-ing to cuting hay in the orchard on account of the occasional sprinkle of rain until this after-noon; but, the rain failed to come after all. Cleaned up the last of our wheat and sent it to the mill this af-ternoon. Was able to let Mr Awfords have six bushells for their bread, besides about eight bushells for our own. July TUESDAY 9 1895 Have been moving hay in the orchard to day, The crop is an exceedingly Light one how-ever, and cut very hard. We have it all cut but about an acre to night. Wheat harvest is upon us, & would almost do to cut to-morrow. Rain has failed to come again, it has cleared off and become quite cool. The drought has made havoc in gen-eral of the hay crop & pasture. July WEDNESDAY 10 1895 I just about finished cuting hay in the orchard this forenoon, & Jim has been rakeing up this afternoon with the horse-rake. I have also been cultivating potatoes and corn this af-ternoon. Was just in-formed of the sudden death of old Hugh Pas-coe who has lived near us for some years. He was a drink-ing man & I fear was poorly prepared for the change. July THURSDAY 11 1895 Jim and I have been work-ing away at our haying as usual to day. I have been mowing arround the fences with the scythe this afternoon, while Jim has been rakeing and cocking up for me as fast as I could cut. We were blessed with a beautiful shower of rain this afternoon, which has freshened up every-thing greatly. July FRIDAY 12 1895 Have been work-ing away with all our might to day, cuting the swale in front of orchard. Got it all cut and had a fine crop there too. Jim has been rakeing and puting up for me as fast as I could cut with the scythe. Had a short call from our old neighbour boy Willie Ebersole this afternoon. It is twenty years since he left us and he has now become a minister of the gospel. July SATURDAY 13 1895 We were blessed with a rain this morning and last night which rather hindered our haying, so I went up to Ren-ton after twine before-noon. Got one hundred lbs of Brantford twine at $7.50 per 100 lbs. payable first Oct. We got the hay in this afternoon from the orchard. Had about two loads of very good hay. George Awford has been helping us get it drawn & in barn. �July SUNDAY 14 1895 Took my wife and mother with me out to Dover this morning to church as usual. We heard our new minister Rev Mr Bennet for the first time as our pastor. He seems to be an able speaker in different ways, not in appear-ance however, for his is rather insignificant as to the latter particular. Heard our old neighbour boy Willie Ebersole this eve-ning. He is quite a preacher also. July MONDAY 15 1895 I have been working all the forenoon at get-ing the binder ready for harvest Succeeded in get-ing to work with it this afternoon on the hill in the field by McBrides Made very good headway for the first. George Awford has been help-ing me in Har-vest to day. He has used the cradle and raked and bound mostly on the steep hilsides. July TUESDAY 16 1895 On account of rain we did not do anything at our harvest this forenoon; but, this afternoon we have been seting up sheaves Jim and I, while George has been cuting with the cradle when we could not work the binder and binding it by hand. The rain has thoroughly wet the ground and that for the first time since more than a year ago some of our neighbours say. July THURSDAY 18 1895 Have been buisly engaged to day in cuting the field of wheat next to McBrides to day. George Awford has been seting up sheaves for me, all day. We have left about a half days cuting for to mor-row in this field. Where the wheat is ripe it begins to shell some, but there are a great many green spots in both fields. The precious Saviour has been my strength and stay. His prom-ise to come int unto us and to sup with us has been in some measure verified of late. July WEDNESDAY 17 1895 We began working the binder this morning in the field next to McBrides. The ground was rather wet but soon dried off. Succeeded in geting the field about half done to night. Had a serious time in geting the binder ad-justed for the very short wheat It is not all that way, how-ever; but, a considerable pro-portion of it is. July FRIDAY 19 1895 Finished cut-ing the field by McBrides with the old binder this afternoon. Got moved over to the other field in time to cut an acre or two bes-ides. George and John cut arround the front field by the church this forenoon and bound it up for me. Mr Awford has been shocking up all day and all that is cut has been shocked up. We have still some seven or eight acres to cut yet and it is rain-ing to night. July SATURDAY 20 1895 On account of a heavy rain that Came last night we were not able to continue our harvest work to day. I have been doing other necessary work however, and this afternoon have been cut-ing some �with the cradle, get-ing ready for the binder in the front field by the store. Had a visit from Mrs and Mr Clarke to day. July SUNDAY 21 1895 Went out to our usual mor-ning service in Port Dover this morning takeing all except my mother with me. The sermon was short and to the point. The lesson taught was a good one and seemed to fit my Case. Text - “And when the eve-ning was come there came a rich man of Arimathea.” The min-ister pointed out that God always provided for any emergency, at the right time in the lives of His people that put their trust in Him. July MONDAY 22 1895 The ground be-ing rather wet for harvest work we did not get started until this afternoon. George Awford has been help-ing me for the afternoon. Got along nicely & we are expect-ing to be ready to draw in our wheat after to morrow. Our front field is quite a good deal better than the field by McBrides for this time. Some prospect of fare weather now. July TUESDAY 23 1895 I have been buisy with the binder again to day geting the remaining field all cut and up in shock by this evening. George Awford has helped me as usual. We have been geting ready for drawing in our wheat with two teems this to morrow, since our days work was done, repairing the old rack &c, Am satisfied with the goodness of His House, and merciful Care, from day to day. July WEDNESDAY 24 1895 We have been drawing in wheat from the field by McBrides to day. Succeeded in geting in our twenty loads by night. Have had Mr Awford and his two boys helping us to so we have used two waggons, Jim has helped me in the barn. Rain has come again to night, and our wheat drawing will be likely to cease for a day or so. An intense desire prevades my Soul to spend all my days only for Him. July THURSDAY 25 1895 On account of the rain that fell last night we were not able to get to work at our wheat hauling until this after-noon. Had Jim rakeing this forenoon however while I went arround seting up Sheaves. Our usual help Came to our as-sistance this af-ternoon, and we succeeded in get-ing ten more loads safely housed. with their help. July FRIDAY 26 1895 We got to work again this mor-ning at drawing in wheat. Suc-ceeded in, geting all through except a part of the rakeings. We had forty loads alltogather except the rake-ings. Mr. Awford and his two boys helped as usual until about three o’clock this after-noon when we finished. Feel very thank-ful for these harvest, mercies and blessings. Surely God is good to his people. July SATURDAY 27 1895 �On account of the fine shower that fell last night we left off working at our harvest to day. Got ready this forenoon, and this afternoon Maggie and the children went with me up to Wyecombe, on a visit to my wife’s Father’s. Arrived there safely at about dark, finding the old folks well, and glad to see us. Found them in a rather discouraged state from poor crops. July SUNDAY 28 1895 We have enjoyed the Sabbath with our dear relations very much. Got all ready for church this afternoon but, my brother, Will came & we thought best not to go. Drove over to Delhi in time for the evening service however, and went to the Presbyterian church with Will’s. Felt somewhat edified with the discourse of the brother that preached, even if he did read his Sermon. July MONDAY 29 1895 Wife and I stayed with John’s last night and this morning I went out back of Delhi with Will. Noticed the effects of the late drought everywhere. The rains have evi-dently come in time to save the potato crop as well as corn & hungarian grass &c. We came home this afternoon, calling a short time in Simcoe. Found my old friend G.W. Lemon in a very depressed state of health. July TUESDAY 30 1895 I have been cuting grass arround the field by McBrides to day. Have had Sam. Starling helping me. We suc-ceeded in geting done cuting and part of it put up ready to draw. Our old friend Mrs D.W. Horton came to visit us this afternoon & took tea with us. She reports Mr Horton being quite poorly. Another fine rain Came last night and everything is growing finely. July WEDNESDAY 31 1895 Have been geting in our wheat rakeings to day. Had Sam. Starling to help us un-til it was done, which was at noon. I have been cuting out fence corners this af-ternoon; and, cocking up what was cut yesterday in the big field by McBrides. The weather is quite cool just now, some indications of a frost; but, it may not come. August THURSDAY 1 1895 I have been working as hard as ever, trying to get the fence-corners cut out and some patches in the front gar-den where there is some grass and weeds that will make good hay. My only help to work has been Jim. He has been cocking up what I cut yesterday. The Good Lord has been with me to day. I do so desire to walk with Him continualy. August FRIDAY 2 1895 I have been cuting out fence corners to day as usual of late. Have also been cuting the grass in the yard arround the house intending to make hay out of it, for feeding horses. The crop is everywhere a poor one; but, then we get some hay besides the cuting of stray weeds which are thus prevented from going to seed. It also makes the place look much more tidy. August SATURDAY 3 1895 �Owing to a rain last night wed could not get to work at drawing our hay un-til this afternoon, so I kept on cut-ing until noon. We have suc-ceeded this after-noon, Jim and I, in geting all the hay drawn from the different fences & garden patches that I have been nearly a week cuting with the scythe, But, of course the crop was a very light one, and not unlike the hay cut in June for size &c. August SUNDAY 4 1895 Went out to the Quarterly meeting in port Dover takeing my wife and mother with Mildred along. Had a rather enjoyable season togather waiting upon the Lord. The ministers text “Hithertoo Thou has helped me”, seemed very appro-priate. It suited our case any way. Had dinner at Mrs Clarkes on the way home. We met Mr D.D.W. Horton & wife there. The former is quite unwell. August MONDAY 5 1895 Spent the fore-noon in geting ready to plough which I did this afternoon in the field back of the barn. The ground is rather hard to plough in places but, is moist after all. Mr Awford has just finished ploughing his new ground field to day. He intends sowing that field to wheat as well as the Ten-acre field. This will make some twenty six acres in all. August TUESDAY 6 1895 Got started in good time with the plough this mor-ning; but on ac-count of a shower had to quit about ten. Did not work more than half the time this afternoon from the same cause. We were surprised th to day just a little before noon to see my neice Leilia, now Mrs R. Shearer, turn up. Her husbands two sisters brought her down, We were very glad to see, her, after her long absence. She now lives in Milwaukee Wis. August WEDNESDAY 7 1895 Have been very buisy with the plough in the field back of the barn to day. On account of laying off for to morrow thought best to do all I could to day. Leilia has been with us, and they have all been buisy geting things in read-iness for a pick-nic to mor-row out to Port Dover. We expect to see Robert and his people there. This will be our only chance at present. August THURSDAY 8 1895 According to Leilia’s wish we all went out to Port Dover this forenoon in order to spend the day there pick-nick-ing. Leilias hus-band Dr. Robt. Shear-er with his brothers sisters and parents were there besides quite a number of our other friends and relatives. So we had a very pleasant day altogather. Was very favourably impressed with the Doctor’s fam-ily, and am in-clined to think we will have to visit them. August FRIDAY 9 1895 Got to work again at my ploughing in the field back of the barn this morning. Have had a very warm day, so that it was impossible to make much headway. It has looked like rain nearly all day; but, only a fiew sprinkles have come so far. The Lord has been a comfort to my poor soul again to day. Am so thankful to have found such a friend. �August SATURDAY 10 1895 I worked at ploughing in the field back of the barn this forenoon as u-sual. This af-ternoon I went up to the oat-meal mill and had Jim to rool what had already been ploughed in my absence. There seems likely to be very good crops of Corn, potatoes and peas after all the long Sum-mer’s drought. These crops are growing very rap-pidly just now. August SUNDAY 11 1895 Went out to church this mor-ning as usual, takeing Bertha and Jim with me. We were caught in a shower when going out; and, in a very heavy thunder storm when come-ing home. Were fortunate in not geting wet however. The young min-ister from Walsh officiated in our church; our own minister having gone to Walsh to hold Quarterly mee-ting, the young man not being ordained. August MONDAY 12 1895 Got started at the plough again this morning in good time. There was a very havy shower this forenoon which made the ploughing go much better af-terwards. The rains are having their effect upon all our late crops and it seems likely that they will average pretty well af-ter all Have rejoiced in God my Saviour while at my work to day. He own’s me as His child. August TUESDAY 13 1895 My ploughing still keeps me buisy, and seems likely to for some little time to come. The late rains have had a very good effect on the soil for ploughing, and on account of this the labour is not nearly so great as it would have been, if the dry weather had continued until the present. It is very warm also, as well as wet. August WEDNESDAY 14 1895 Ploughed most of the forenoon in the field back of the barn as usual. At about eleven o’clock A.M. my old friend W.J. Carpenter, with his wife and mother came to visit us. I set jim to work with the teem afterwards, rolling and harrowing with the disc. So have had a nice visit as well as rest from with these dear friends. Had a call from Mrs Asile Lawes this evening. August THURSDAY 15 1895 Have been try-ing my best to make up for lost time yesterday. Did not finish my ploughing as I expected how-ever; but got about all done but the head-lands. The weather is very warm just now, especialy for working a teem; and, flies very bad. Mrs Lawes, an old favourite of mine came to visit us last eve-ning. She now lives in Toronto. August FRIDAY 16 1895 I finished my job of ploughing the field back of the barn this fore-noon or rather this morning, for Jim got the ball. of it rolled by noon. He has been driving the disc harrow for me this af-ternoon in the same field, and is geting along nicely. I have been doing some re-pairs on a har-row this afternoon geting it ready for use on our wheat field. �August SATURDAY 17 1895 I went down to Wilson Porters this morning to help thresh. Have been helping them all day. There was a terriffic thunder storm this afternoon however that hin-dered us some. Frank Chrysler’s {Crysler’s} hog barn was struck by lightning, set on fire and burned up with three hoggs. It happened that no other buildings were burned; though very nearly. The large feCarr ferry steamer Shenango No 1 Came over this afternoon for the first time. August SUNDAY 18 1895 Went out to Port Dover this morning as u-sual takeing my wife and daugh-ter with me. George was here and wanted to go home so we took him along also. Had a very plain discourse from our minister as usual this morning. This time about “It is good for us to be here”, He did not forget to show that the horse race & pleasure dance were bad places to be on account of bad company. August MONDAY 19 1895 I helped Wilson Porter thresh again this forenoon, make-ing a day and a half altogather. His wheat turned out much better than he expected, having gone some twenty one bushells per acre. Should be very thankful if ours should go this much. The weather has become much cooler and was very windy to day. I have been harrowing this af-ternoon most of the time in the field back of the barn. August TUESDAY 20 1895 I have been ploughing or rather harrow-ing the field back of the barn to day. The ground works remarkably well, owing no doubt to the long & very unusual Summer drought. It takes a good deal of harrowing to get it down however. Had a visit from Mrs Thomas Stringer or now Mrs. Blakie {Blaikie} this evening. She is rather anx-ious about us it seems. August WEDNESDAY 21 1895 I finished up harrowing the field back of the barn this forenoon This afternoon I started plough-ing, a part of the bull pasture where we intend seting out fruit trees &c. Found the ground in good shape for ploughing, al-though a sod of more than forty years stand-ing. Do not re-member the time when this little field was ploughed. Weather very nice and cool. August THURSDAY 22 1895 Ploughed this forenoon in the bull-pasture field as usual. Owing to the shape of the field I find it rather tedious. This afternoon I took my wife and children out to town, to see the new transport, Shenango No 1. for the first time. This is her second trip over however. Was deeply impress-ed with the ponder-ous size and, fine steem engines and other equipment of the new boat. An excursion came over to day. August FRIDAY 23 1895 It has actualy ta-ken me all day to finish ploughing the northern portion of the bull-pasture. It has never been ploughed before, my mother says. My father had it sown to wheat once and since then it has been into grass, it must be more than forty years now since the first crop. The weather has �been quite warm to day, and the sweat has come to our brow. Have been passing through a severe ordeal to day on line of a family Jan. August SATURDAY 24 1895 Got started to work with the roller where I have been plough-ing lately; but, soon a shower of rain Came & we did not do anything more for the day. I have had plenty of other work how-ever, Have been cuting back our young peach trees according to directions of expe-rienced growers. Maggie and I went out to town this after-noon, Called to see the thresh-ers on the way home. August SUNDAY 25 1895 Owing to one of Johns Comforters having visited me in a rather painful part of the body I did not think best to go to church this morning but sent most of the other members of the family. Maggie and I went over to hear Rev Bro Ebersole however, who comences his years pastorate in our neighbourhood to day, Believe him to be a good meaning brother and hope to see much good result from his work August MONDAY 26 1895 I have con-tinued to work with the teem to day as usual. Finished rolling and harrowing the ground accross the lane from the house this forenoon. This afternoon have been har-rowing the field back of the barn with the disc. Found the grass comeing up in great shape Have been realising in some measure the goodness of God to me. Would like to be more thankful. August TUESDAY 27 1895 I have as usual been work-ing with the teem to day. The field back of the barn is engaging my attention just now. The grass is very hard to keep down ow-ing mostly to the late fre-quent rains. Maggie and the children with Ber-tha went up to unckle Robert Cul-vers to day. They report the family all well and having had a nice visit. August WEDNESDAY 28 1895 Have contin-ued to work at discing the field back of the barn to day. Did not succeed in geting over the field al-though I fully expect to. It has been very warm, even sultry, and the flies very bad on the horses. There is an-other beautiful shower come- to us to night and vegetation is progressing rapidly. August THURSDAY 29 1895 On account of rain last night it was impossible to finish my job of discing the field back of the barn. So Jim and I have been piling manure in the barn-yard. This afternoon we got out a fiew loads to the hill back of the drive-barn where we purpose makeing a gar-den for different products - mostly southern Sweet Corn. Maggie went out after Maude Cry-sler this afternoon who is now visiting us. August FRIDAY 30 1895 �I have con-tinued to work at geting out manure to the hill back of the drive-barn to day as usual. We are anxious to get the barn yard cleaned up for the new straw stack, be-fore the threshers come. The weather has become quite warm since the rain, and veg-etation continues to make rapid growth. August SATURDAY 31 1895 I went up to Simcoe this fore-noon. Took a {illegible} of butter to the market in hopes of selling for money. Stayed there for an hour or more after which I took it to the store after all; but got the money all the same. Had some bus-iness at the Bank which be-ing transacted, I arrived at home a little after noon. Have been get-ing out manure from the barn-yard again this afternoon. Went up to Chryslers to night. September SUNDAY 1 1895 Took my mother and the two children Jim & Dottie with me to church this morning. Had an old pastor’s colleagues Bro. Prudham to preach to us which he did very acceptably. Had an excellent fellow-ship-meeting after the preach-ing service, with a very large attendance. The other mem-bers of the fam-ily went out to church this evening. September MONDAY 2 1895 We have been geting our barn-yard cleaned up this forenoon. Jim has been helping me. This afternoon I have been working with the disc harrow, on the field back of the barn. Have had a very serious time trying to kill the grass. The frequent rains have been the principal cause however The big Shenango No 1 took out a large excur-sion to {Conayot?} to day. September TUESDAY 3 1895 Have been very buisy with the teem to day - trying to get over the field back of the barn with the disc Harrow. Got nearly done this evening, with this job. It seems likely that we will be able to subdue the grass pretty well after all if we keep on Maud Chrysler has been visiting us lately. September WEDNESDAY 4 1895 I have been harrowing in the field back of the barn this forenoon and this afternoon I have had Jim driving the teem. Maggie went to the train at Jarvis this mor-ning after her cousin Ida & her husband W. Booth. I took the latter down to the port this af-ternoon to see the big Steamer Got quite a ducking while there. September THURSDAY 5 1895 Did not work this forenoon on account of the wet weather. It has continued to be wet and lowery all day. Our friends Mr Wallace and Mrs Ida Booth who came yesterday Ha have been with us to day & I have visited with them most of the time. They went away this evening how-ever for Jarvis Toronto, Maggie took them down to Jarvis. The threshers came to night. September FRIDAY 6 1895 �We have been threshing our wheat to day, John & James Feasgue have been our threshers. Their machine went of well and did good work. Had the following hands to help, vis - Addam Frollick, W. Perkis man, Thos. Jack-son’s man, Mr Awford & his two boys, Mr Starlings Son Sam. and our two selves. Our wheat turned out much better than I expected. Had 510 Bu of wheat from the machine, very good wheat. September SATURDAY 7 1895 Jim and I worked in the barn this fore-noon, mostly at cleaning up a small load of wheat for a grist, and some of the load to sell. Just as I was ready to start Thomas Jackson came for some wheat for seed. I let him have a little over twenty five bushells. Took my load to Mr Shaws Mill & sold it there for fifty six cents per bushell. September SUNDAY 8 1895 Owing to a sore eye which came mostly from the dust in threshing I did not get out to church this morning as we wished. The day has been one of blessing, however; and, to God my exceeding joy, my soul has not ceased to offer praise for His great good-ness to me. Went over to hear our young brother Ebersole this evening September MONDAY 9 1895 I went up to Lynn Valley this afternoon mostly to take a small load of wheat. Could not sell it there however so I took it to Simcoe and sold it for the same as recieved in Port Dover on Saturday last, vis - fifty Six cents. Got caught in the rain on the way up but managed to get shelter. Had the Satisfaction of settling at least two small debts to day. September TUESDAY 10 1895 Went out to town this forenoon. Wife & I prepared a couple of bushells of onions & I took them out to sell which I succeeded in doing to Mr Thompson for 90¢ in Coal Oil. Had the privilege of paying a couple more of my small but too numerous debts. Got a clear receipt from the Clerk for F. Kit-chen who sued me last spring. This I consider a great deliverance from my Heavenly Father. This was my first Suit & I hope will be the last D.V. September WEDNESDAY 11 1895 Jim and I have been helping Mr Awford thresh his oats and peas this afternoon; or, rather, to day. We threshed five hundred of oats this after forenoon and Seventy eight bushells of peas this afternoon Promised George Ryerse four or five loads of straw from the old stack by the ten-acre field at one dollar per load. He takes it this Fall and leaves the manure on the ground. Am writing to Mr. Mackay for an agency to night. September THURSDAY 12 1895 Got to work at my old job of with the teem to day. Have been discing the field back of the barn to day. John Belbec was here to day and got thirty five Bushells of wheat. He agreed to pay for it by the first of April the same as I sold the ball. of wheat for. If my unckle George Matthews does not pay for the sawing by that time he is to keep his pay from the proceeds of wheat. �September FRIDAY 13 1895 I have continued to be very buisy with the teem as usual, get-ing the field back of the barn ready to sow. The field is so grassy in places that I will have to go over it twice with the disc and once with the harrow, and probably with the roller before sowing. Learned to night the Mr Clarke who married Mr David Jackson’s widdow some years ago died this morning. September SATURDAY 14 1895 Nearly finished discing the field back of the barn for the last time this forenoon. Jimy got through with it and began harrowing this af-ternoon, while I went out to town. While there I called on the minister and did an errend for Mrs Clarke. Went over to the latters place this evening af-ter Maggie who has been help-ing them to day. Mr Clarkes daughter Mrs Diffen came home with us to night. September SUNDAY 15 1895 My mother and I went over to Thomas Jacksons this morning, for the funeral of the late Mr Clarke Our minister was there and con-ducted the ser-vice both in the house and at the church in Port Dover, The burial took place at the new cem-etery above the village there was quite a large congregation in the church. David Horton was at Jacksons sick with a diarhea. September MONDAY 16 1895 I have been buisy again to day, with the teem trying to get the field back of the barn ready to drill. It has taken about all day to get it harrowed once for the last time. Think now that it will have to be rolled before drilling, to pre-vent puting in tood deep. Had James C. Holcomb to dinner with us to day. He was on his way to his home in Buffalo. September TUESDAY 17 1895 I have been very buisy to day geting the field back of the barn rolled ready to sow with wheat to mor-row. Fear however that I will be dis-appointed as the weather seems like rain. Mr Horton who came on Saturday last from Simcoe to Mrs Clarkes sick, is in a very crit-ical state of health. The doctor thinks he will never get up from his bed again alive. Went down this evening to see him September WEDNESDAY 18 1895 Have been work- at cuting corn most of the time to day. This forenoon it was too wet to do anything most of the time. Heard this after-noon that my old and highly re-spected friend D.W. Horton of North Pelham had died at his sisters res-idence, Mrs Clarke’s at eight a.m to day. Mrs Horton and Laverne came last night and were in time to see last of the dear life that had fled. September THURSDAY 19 1895 I have been away nearly all day, attending the pre-liminary funeral of our dear friend the late D.W. Horton. We met at the house, Thos. Jacksons where our Bro. died, at eleven o’clock A.M. After a short service by our minister, we con-veyed the corpse to Jarvis, on the way to North Pelham where he lately resided. I felt it a privi-lege to act as one of the bearers, which I did. Mr Horton was in his sixty eighth year. �September FRIDAY 20 1895 I have been working with the Spring tooth cultiva-tor on the field back of the barn where we want to sow wheat. This is the third time that this field has been prepared for seed and were pre-vented from sow-ing by rain. Hope to get it in this time however. The weather is very warm as well as moist, so everything is growing nicely for the time of year. September SATURDAY 21 1895 Jim and I have been work-ing with all our might to day, trying to get the field back of the barn drilled in to wheat. We succeeded in geting all done but about an acre. It did not cover as well as I would like. The grassy nature of the soil being much against doing a good job. Do not suppose we we will get any great crop on account of this grass. September SUNDAY 22 1895 Went out to church this morning as u-sual takeing my wife and Jim with me. Did not enjoy the service as much as other times. But feel that God has forgotten to be gracious to me. Went over to the neighbouring church in the evening. There seems to be some indications of good being done by the young minister lately arrived, W. Ebersole is his name September MONDAY 23 1895 Finished drill-ing the field back of the barn this forenoon. Got it furrowed out and the ditches partly cleaned. Jim helped me this forenoon; but this afternoon he went to school again. The weather has changed again to day, From Summer heat it has become delightfuly cool and pleasant. We had a vis-it from our old friend & neighbour Peter Ryerse to day September TUESDAY 24 1895 Have been clean-ing ditches in the field back of the barn most of the time to day. Had Mrs and Mr. Thos. Pickergill of Wyecombe here to dinner, so had to spend two or three house with them. They were on their way to Selkirk, for a visit. The way seems strewn with difficulties just now owing to the low price of wheat, Scarcely know what to do. September WEDNESDAY 25 1895 Went up to Simcoe to day takeing Maggie with me. Went to my unckle Daniels for dinner. Took a couple of bushells of onions with us but could not find sale for them in any of the groceries. Got our bus-iness all done that we went for. Weather still very warm & rather damp. Awfords finished sowing wheat to day. September THURSDAY 26 1895 Worked this fore-noon at cleaning up a load of wheat. Took it to Jarvis this afternoon & sold gat fifty eight cents. I found a new buyer there whose name was Smith. He is the miller. I rather like him. Mr L.B. Folmsbee was here to day and I finaly con-cluded to allow him seventeen dollars for the Jackson ball. on his note. There was a heavy wind & rain storm last night. �September FRIDAY 27 1895 Jim and I worked this mor-ning at geting our second load of wheat ready for market, We got about done by school time.. Sold in Jarvis the same as yester-day. I went out to Dover this evening to attend the Forresters lodge. There was a matter of con-siderable import-ance discussed vis the prompt payment of dues. It was decided to suspend all delinquents more than one month in arears. September SATURDAY 28 1895 As Mr. Awford wan-ted to take a load of peas to Jarvis this forenoon I did not try to go myself with wheat. Have been most of the time cut-ing corn, but did not get done. Went out to Port Dover this evening after my dear old friend L.G. Mor-gan, whose pe-riodical visits are much ap-preciated by all of us. The weather is become-ing somewhat more seasonable than of late. September SUNDAY 29 1895 Owing to rain that has been falling this fore-noon and part of the afternoon we did not get out to church as is our cus-tom, to day. Have had the Company of my old schoolmate and friend Mr L.G. Morgan of the Port Dover "Maple Leaf" to day which is always interest-ing notwithstand-ing his deafness. There is not much lack of spiritural minded-ness in my friend either. September MONDAY 30 1895 Took my friend L.G. Morgan, home this morning. The rain of yesterday has left the roads somewhat muddy. Have been cuting corn the remainder of the day. Succeeded in geting all done by night. The weather has become quite cold and al-most wintry. Had our first snow and sleet storm to day. It did not last long however. So far there has been no frost to speak of October TUESDAY 1 1895 Got a load of wheat ready for Jarvis this forenoon; but, had to put off takeing until too morrow as Mr Awford was away with the waggon. Have been buisy at other work during the remain-ing part of the day. We are having a return of pleas-ant weather much sooner than we expec-ted. It is very fine just now. October WEDNESDAY 2 1895 I went down to Jarvis this forenoon with my third load of wheat Found that the price had im-proved a couple of cents per Bu. since I was down last. Went this after-noon up to Simcoe this afternoon to see after my sale notes, and to pay some other accounts &c. Found that there were sever-al who had not paid their notes; but, hope they will be all right. October THURSDAY 3 1895 Have been busying myself arround home to day. Worked this forenoon at the onions, geting another batch of them ready for market. This afternoon I have been helping John Awford fix fence on the South end of the New-ground field. Went over to prayer-meeting at the neighbor-ing church. We had a grand time togather. But a small number present. �October FRIDAY 4 1895 Started off this morning to See Mr L.B. Folmsbee and Mr Wm Ham-mond, These two men having notes that are still unpaid. Did not succeed in find-ing them how-ever. Succeeded in disposing of a couple more bushells of onions besides doing some other bus-iness. The weather is very fine just now; but cool. The app-roach of Winter is foreshaddowed. October SATURDAY 5 1895 Have been working at the onions mostly this forenoon, get-ing some more of them ready for the market. Went out to Dover this af-ternoon takeing my mother with me and what onions we could carry. The general on-ion crop is so abundant this Fall fall that the market is very low and hard to find for Onions. Price per bu 50¢ & trade at that. October SUNDAY 6 1895 Went out to church this morning takeing Jim with me. Had an excellent discourse from our own min-ister who officia-ted. As my mother had been staying over night at Mrs Sandy Lawson’s we took dinner there on the road home. Went over to the neighbouring church this eve-ning takeing my wife with me. October MONDAY 7 1895 I went up to Simcoe to day, takeing my wife with me. She con-cluded to stay with Florence and the latter is to take her up to Delhi to-morrow. She proposes stay-ing away un-til Thursday next. Succeeded in get-ing a stage fur-ther with my settlements to day. Payment of notes is complete ex-cept about four still behind. Weather is still warm & no frost. October TUESDAY 8 1895 Have been buisy to day as usual at sundry jobs. Got started this afternoon at pick-ing apples for the first Went out to Dover this eve-ning to look after some small matters. We seem likely to have cooler weather now from this on. Had our first Call from our new minister, this evening. Am still mar-keting onions at 50¢ per bu when I have a chance. October WEDNESDAY 9 1895 Jim and I cleaned up a load of wheat this forenoon or rather this morning, and this afternoon I took it down to Jarvis. Sold this load to Ivey and Allen and recieved a cent more than the former. They have just lately started buying. The roads are very fine just now and there could not be a better time for drawing away grain. The only hindrance is the rather low price for which we have to sell. October THURSDAY 10 1895 I went down to Thomas Jacksons to help him thresh this morning. Stayed until about the middle of the af-ternoon when the machine broke down and we had to quit. I went up to Simcoe this eve-ning after my wife Found here there waiting to Come home with me. Have been rather unwell of late owto symtoms of a billious attack. Noticed by the papers this evening that wheat is still rising slowly in price. �October FRIDAY 11 1895 Having been unwell through last night from a sort of billious attack, so could not go down to Thomas Jackson’s to help him fin-ish threshing to day as I had in-tended. Sent Jim instead. Have been pick-ing apples part of the time to day. The Vet. Surgeon Dr Coleman of Jarvis came to dehorn & ring our durham bull to day. He did a very good job for us for which I paid him a dollar. October SATURDAY 12 1895 Owing to rain that has been falling most of the time to day and last night our work to day has been mostly inside. Got star-ted again this evening at pick-ing apples however. Recieved a lot of papers from Mr. Mackay with refference to my trees bought last Spring, and the agency that I have proposed to take for him through the Winter at sell-ing nursery stock. Wanted to pay as far as possible for my plum trees in this way. October SUNDAY 13 1895 Went out to church this mor-ning as usual takeing my wife and Bertha with me. Our own minister was with us to day; and we felt well repaid for going out through the mud. We had our month-ly fillowship mee-ting to day and quite a large number remained. I went over to Mr Ebersoles mee-ting this eve-ning. Always feel blessed in attending his ser-vices. October MONDAY 14 1895 I have been picking apples this forenoon; but, this afternoon I went up to Simcoe to see about some notes that are still unpaid at the bank. It hap-pens that there only three however, These notes aggregate over fifty dollars though. The Lord has been very gracious to us this Fall in delivering us in some meas-ure, from some troublesome debts. The low price of wheat seemed to be against us. October TUESDAY 15 1895 Owing to a shower of rain last night I have been digging potatoes this forenoon; but, this afternoon returned to pick-ing apples again. and Maggie has been helping me. We feel highly favoured to have such an abun-dant crop of apples, for this year. There are a great many even of our neighbours who have scarce-ly an apple. October WEDNESDAY 16 1895 Have been trying my best to get the apples gathered of late. Made some considerable headway to day though far fo from being done. The weather has been rather disagreeable ow-ing thto high winds & an oc-casional shower of rain. Have had un-usual access to the Father by His Spirit of late. My petitions seem to go right into His pres-ence. Glory be to His Name. October THURSDAY 17 1895 My wife and I have been work-ing away at pick-ing apples to day. Our job is draw-ing near to a close, and we are thankful. The weather has been very Cold and Windy to day with an oc-casional shower of rain. The Simcoe Show took place to day, and I fancy their crowd would not be very large. Am still enjoy-ing much confi-dence in God the Almighty, He is my deliverer & guide. �October FRIDAY 18 1895 I finished digging our crop of potatoes to day. Got through about the middle of the afternoon. Have since been picking apples which is also nearly complete. Our apple crop for this year will amount to more than sixty bushells, and, of very good quality. Had a young Mr. Simpson here to day who is a traveling agent for Morris, Stone & Willington of Font. Hill Nurseries, He asked me to De-liver for him next Spring in Port Dover. October SATURDAY 19 1895 Finished gather-ing our apple crop for the year to day; or, rather this forenoon. This afternoon Jim and I have been get-ing up a load of wood, our supply having run out. Went out to Port Dover this evening Maggie and I, There being some little errends to look after. The weather has been very cold and windy of late, almost incessantly. October SUNDAY 20 1895 Went out, to meeting this mor-ning as usual, takeing my mother and wife with me. Felt greatly benefitted by the service throughout. The minister preached from the calamity that fell on Job from the enemy of mankind. Surely He will be arround about His people for evermore”. Maggie & I went down to W. Porters this evening to visit his wife who has to the hospital lately. October MONDAY 21 1895 Got started at husking corn to day for the first. I find that the crop turns out as well as expected. The windy weather still continues, and is very disagree-able, for husk-ing corn especialy. Mr Awford’s are digging pota-toes; and they find them an excellent crop, both in quantity and quality. October TUESDAY 22 1895 Have continued to work away at my corn-husking as usual to day. We were favoured with a visit from, Mrs Francis Marr & Mr Marr to day. Did not spend much time with them how-ever. The weather keeps cool and very windy through the day. It has been good for me to wait up-on my God to-day, He has been exceedingly precious to my poor soul. October WEDNESDAY 23 1895 Maggie and I went down to Jarvis this forenoon, to do a little tradeing &c. I have been husking corn this afternoon again as usual. Found in Jar-vis to day that the price of wheat had some-what improved of late, It is now sixty Six Cents per bu. The price of apples is also much better than I expected. Fifty Cents per Bu. {illegible} the common price. October THURSDAY 24 1895 Have been very buisy to day at husking corn as usual. Succeeded in get-ing all done but three or four {illegible}. Have had a very windy day, in fact it is this way every day of late. Went over to the prayermeeting this evening as usual, and had a very good time with the brethren in prayer & supplication before God. �October FRIDAY 25 1895 I finished my corn-husking to day; or, rather this forenoon. This afternoon I went out to Port Dover takeing my mother with me. Had the pleasure of paying an ac-count of John McBrides that had been standing for some time, also one of H. Houghman. the latter has given me some trouble especialy last Winter. Mr Awford was in this evening. He talks wildly about the churches. October SATURDAY 26 1895 Have been very buisy to day at sundry jobs. The principal one however was cuting wood in the woods this forenoon and get-ing it home for use, this after-noon. Jim and I succeeded in this geting up three loads ready for use. I went down to Hammonds this evening to see about geting some piggs but failed in the latter. Went on to Thomas Jacksons afterwards to take fence home. October SUNDAY 27 1895 Went out to morning Service in Port Dover as usual this morning take-ing Bertha and Jim with me. Our minister rather exccelled himself in dis-coursing on Job’s great trial, & final triumph. Our classafter-wards was also a time not to be forgotten owing to the presence of the Divine and Infinite. Have been at home the rest of the day as usual. October MONDAY 28 1895 Owing to heavy gales from the west and South West it seemed best not to go up to Simcoe as we intended to day. Have been exceedingly buisy however, at fixing the Sheet-Iron Stove this forenoon and puting away potatoes for Win-ter this afternoon. Our friends James C. and Mrs Holcomb Came to see us this evening. They have lately removed from Buffalo to Water-ford. October TUESDAY 29 1895 Intended going to Simcoe to day; but, owing to a snow storm and heavy winds ac-companying thought best to put off till another day. Have been very buisy at sundry jobs, such as puting potatoes in the cellar for Winter and repairing the two gates fronting the wood-house. Our two friends James Holcomb and wife who Came to visit us last night left us again this morning. October WEDNESDAY 30 1895 Went up to Simcoe to day, to look after some matters of business. Took a couple of bushells of apple to unckle Dan’s. Paid the ball of Insurance fees in Brittish American for three years, also for one year in Norfolk mutual. Had dinner at my unckles. Called at Ag. Rose’s on the way home. Made a purchase of a set of scales on the way ba for the Kitchen in Simcoe at a bargain. October THURSDAY 31 1895 I took another load of wheat down to Jarvis this forenoon. Sold to day for Sixty eight and a half Cents per Bu. This is the most we have recieved at all for any por-tion of this year’s crop. Intended going to the port this afternoon but as rain has been falling most of the time I thought best to stay at home and work at sorting and puting away apples. �November FRIDAY 1 1895 I went out to Port Dover this forenoon stoping ont the way at Mrs Blakies. Called at J.G. Montgomeries when in town and settled my yearly interest as usual. It seems as though the good Lord is gracious to me although so much money is required to pay interest. Have been en-joying in a good degree the presence of His Good Spirit This always brings peace to the soul. {Duplicate of the previous page} November SATURDAY 2 1895 Went up to Simcoe this mor-ning, partly to take ball of eight bushells of apples to unckle Daniel’s and partly to go to the bank with refference to some delinquent sale notes. Found that only one remained. Jim and I got in our load of cornstalks this afternoon and then I went up to Renton to get the four sacks of salt that was ordered last Winter. November SUNDAY 3 1895 Went up to the Woodhouse chappel to attend our second Quar-terly meeting for the year. Took my mother and Bertha with me. We had our own minister to officiate, which he did with his usual acceptance. Had dinner at James Berry’s and attended evening service in Port Dover on the way home. Our church was full. The day has been a delight-ful one. November MONDAY 4 1895 Got about through puting away apples for our winters use to day. Started the plough in the front field by the church about the middle of the afternoon. The ground is both dry and hard, so fear I shall not make much head-way at geting it turned over. The weather has become quite warm again with some ap-pearance of rain soon. November TUESDAY 5 1895 Have been ploughing to day in the front field Began in the North West corner. The weather is very warm, so that the plough-ing does not work off very fast. Had a short visit from our old neighbour and friend Peter Ry-erse. He strongly advocates the Pride of the North Corn. In his opinion it will out-yield the other varieties at least one third. November WEDNESDAY 6 1895 I have been ploughing in the front field again to day Find it rather hard and dry to plough for this time of year, Hope to get through with it in due time however, all being well. November THURSDAY 7 1895 Have continued to plough in the front field to day as usual. Jim and I took off a load of cornstalks from the waggon this morning however. The weather has become re-markably warm for this time of year. It seems as though our cold weath-er came in October instead, for we had plen-ty of it then. The Lord is my helper and Guide, Shall I not rejoice. Praise the Lord. �November FRIDAY 8 1895 Rain began falling last night about three a.m. and has been raining near-ly the whole of the time since. This is the first steady rain, for a long time. Shall hope now to see an im-provement in the ploughing. It was rather dry and hard heretofore. Have been buisy to day at sundry wet weather jobs. Cut some wood this forenoon. November SATURDAY 9 1895 The rain that began falling yes-terday morning has continued until to night - the first two days rain of the season. I have been very buisily at work to day at wet weather jobs, of which there was more than enough to last. Notice that the G.T.R. {Grand Trunk Railway} are thor-oughly repairing the road from Jarvis to Pt. Dover and laying with new rails. November SUNDAY 10 1895 Owing to the terrible state of the roads we did not get out to church to day. Intended going over to the neigh-bouring church this evening; but, as Maggie was unwell I could not well leave her. Have not been a stranger to the benefits of grace even too day, for the Good Lord has given many of the comforts thereof. Glory to the God of all grace. November MONDAY 11 1895 The ground has been very wet to day so I did not try to start the plough. Worked this fore-noon at puting up a shelf in the pantry for the scales. This af-ternoon at I went out to town to take some onions and other things. Found the roads quite bad but got through with my load very well. November TUESDAY 12 1895 Went on to Port Dover again this morning, takeing Maggie with me. Had dinner at unckle George Matthew’s and afterwards went to the knitting mills for some ma-terial for under-wear. Found just what we wanted; and, at a reasonable rate. Got home in time to start the plough again this afternoon. Find that the late rain has improved the plough-ing very much. November WEDNESDAY 13 1895 There was quite a heavy frost last night, so I did not get to ploughing until about noon to-day ten o’clock to day. Got along all after it had thawed open how-ever. Went over to the prayer-meeting at the church this evening and had a good time. Find my spiritual strength renewed by these to means of Gra grace. November THURSDAY 14 1895 The day has been an exceedingly warm and fine one. Have done my best to im-prove the chance thus afforded for ploughing, and am geting along very well. Think that the nine acre field is at least half done. Notice by the papers to night that affairs in Turkey are in serious condition It is said that anarchy and blod-shed prevails al-most everywhere. November FRIDAY 15 1895 �Have been very buisy to day with the plough in the front field. Am thankfull to have it al-ready more than half ploughed. The weather con-tinues very fa-vourable for our Fall work. November SATURDAY 16 1895 I went up to Simcoe this forenoon, but this afternoon have been ploughing again in the front field. The weather Continues very warm and pleas-ant, very favour-able for plough-ing and other Fall work. Learned while in Simcoe that my old friend G.W. Lemon was recovering from his late illness in a satisfactory man-ner. November SUNDAY 17 1895 On account of rain that began falling about our usual time for going to church we did not get out to day. Maggie and I went over to the neighbouring church this eve-ning however. Had a very interesting account of missions in the Barbados island from John Hart-man a returned missionary. This bro once worked for us which fact makes his experience all the more interesting November MONDAY 18 1895 Was able to plough this fore-noon again. This afternoon however, Jim and I were com-pelled to get up wood, the supply being about gone. The weather is very fine for this time of year, and seems to more than make up for the cold weather of last month. Have continued to have the Di-vine illumination of the Soul in a good measure. November TUESDAY 19 1895 I did not plough this forenoon, but went out to Port Dover in-stead. Wanted to see my friend Jonathan Ellis, who promised some time ago to come out with me. He did not come to day, however. Got to my old work, plough-ing again this afternoon. The days have got to be very short however & we don’t seem to have much time for work. November WEDNESDAY 20 1895 I have been able to keep the plough runing in the front field to day as usual. Have nearly got through with this field for this time. The weather is growing colder & we seem likely to have a freeze up now. Maggie and I went down to Jarvis to night to meet her Sister Sarah at the station. We fortunately found her there and brought her home with us. November THURSDAY 21 1895 Had my unckle Daniel Olds & his wife, my aunt Nellie to take Thanksgiving dinner with us to day; also, Mrs Sarah Crysler, my wife’s Sister. The weather has been very cold for this season of the year, very much like Winter. Maggie and Mrs Crysler left for Wyecombe this afternoon at about four o’clock Little Dottie went with them, It seems lonesome without them. November FRIDAY 22 1895 Our first snow storm of the season came last night and to day. Have of necess-ity worked in-side, John and I have been cleaning out the drive barn & packing imple-ments away for the Winter. The �snow has not amounted to much after all, for not more than two inches has fall-en. The weather is moderating some since yesterday. November SATURDAY 23 1895 Weather contin-ues to be stormy and disagreeable. Went out to town this afternoon however; and, while there called on Bro Jonathan Elles about mat-ters of business. He promised to help me through my present dif-ficulties and to give me a chance to redeem my place &c. This is from the Lord and to His shall be all the praise. Bro Elleis says that in about two years he has made over forty thousand dollars. November SUNDAY 24 1895 Went out to our usual church service this take- morning takeing my mother with me. Had a most excellent sermon from our min-ister Bro. Bennet. His subject was the true riches Our class-meeting afterwards was also a season of power from the Divine pres-ence. Went over to the neighbouring church this eve-ning, The good bro there was also greatly blessed. November MONDAY 25 1895 Went up to Simcoe to day, mostly to go to the bank. Found that everything is was favourable to my purpose. Saw Olive Fergus-son and learned from her that my wife and her Sister Sarah were at Delhi this morning, or since Saturday last. Rain has been falling about all day so I had a wet journey there & back. Took dinner with Mrs Lever, where Olive is boarding. November TUESDAY 26 1895 A terrible wind from the South West has been blowing to day. I went down to the saw-mill this forenoon after a load of bass-wood lumber. While there I piled up a lot of lumber that has been sawn since I had been down last. Went out to the Port Dover this afternoon, with the lumber, & left it at my unckle’s shop. November WEDNESDAY 27 1895 I went down to the saw-mill this forenoon and got another load of bass-wood lum-ber. Took it out to Dover this af-ternoon and left it at my unckle George Matthews’ shop. Took a con-siderable portion of this load for Mr H. Fairchild mostly inch stuff. The very high wind of yesterday has scarcely subsided to day Much damage seems to have been done yes-terday. November THURSDAY 28 1895 I went down to Thomas Jack-sons this mor-ning to see about geting a buck sheep, Failed to get one how-ever, Called at Mr. C.W. Smiths on the way. Started the plough again this afternoon, in the front field. Did not find the ground in very good shape owing to the frost still in the ground. Maggie and her neice, Will’s daughter went out to Dover this afternoon. November FRIDAY 29 1895 �We killed our only hog this forenoon. Had Addam F. to help us; also Mr Awford. It took us the forenoon. Ex-pect to have about fore four hun-dred pounds of pork from the one hog Helped Mr Awford get up threshing wood this afternoon from John Marr’s new ground Heard to night that Mr Silver-thorn had died to day from an accident. November SATURDAY 30 1895 The weather has been very stormy to day, so much so that we have not been able to work out of doors very much. I went out to Port Dover this evening to see Bro. Joh Jon-athan Ellis but as he had gone to Hamilton I had to come home without seeing him af-ter all. December SUNDAY 1 1895 Went out to the Port this morning takeing Maggie with me. The Lynedoch minister Rev Mr Row preached to us both mor-ning and eve-ning very ac-ceptably. Contrary to our usual cus-tom we went up to our friend’s W.J. Carpenter’s and had dinner staying with them until the evening service in our church. Had to come home in the rain however. December MONDAY 2 1895 Stormy weather continues to be the order of the day, so much so that I have been unable to do any outside work through the day. Snow has begun to come in good earnest. Have been do-ing chores and little repairing jobs most of the time to day. Went out to Port Dover this evening to see Bro Ellis and found him at home this time. December TUESDAY 3 1895 I went up to Simcoe this forenoon, mostly to settle up an old debt to Ivey and Allen of Jarvis. Succeed-ed in geting it entirely out of the way through Bro Ellis’ assist-ance. Paid a note to H.H. Groff also, that has been of long standing, though not a very large one. Had a rather serious time get-ing settled up at the Bank. It took all the afternoon. December WEDNESDAY 4 1895 Went out to Port Dover this morning to settle up with several parties there, a most desire-able privilege. Paid Mr. P. Law-son a small debt and two or three other’s, others, in part. Left a note of Wilson Porters at Mr C.W. Smiths on the way home. The threshers have been here to day and I have been helping them this afternoon. December THURSDAY 5 1895 We finished up the threshing this forenoon. Mr. Awfords Nick buck-wheat turned out very there was ninety Bu from machine. Have been get-ing cleaned up and &c this af-ternoon. Mr. Fargies machine left us this afternoon The weather still keeps cold and wintry. Have been greatly blessed of late with the presence of the most High through His Spirit. Praise God December FRIDAY 6 1895 �Owing to the continued Winter weather I find it necessary to fin-ish puting things altogather in readiness therefor. Succeeded in get-ing an Oxford-down ram of George Ryerse to put with our flock of five or six ewes, this morning. Got a load of Saw-dust, and banked up our cellar with it, this afternoon. also a load of wood from the woods. My wife went up to Simcoe this after-noon. December SATURDAY 7 1895 Jim and I worked in the woods this fore-noon at cut-ing wood. This afternoon how-ever James Hlcomb {Holcomb} was here with his wife, so we did not get to the woods as we intended. There has been some in-dications of a change in the weather to day, a light thaw accom-panied by rain having taken place. December SUNDAY 8 1895 Went out to church as usual this morning take-ing my wife and Bertha with me. Our own min-ister officiated in his usual interesting way. Had a very good time in our class-meeting also. Went over this evening to hear Bro Ebersole. Always feel benefited in at-tending the ministrations of this good brother. Believe him to be an Is-raelite indeed. December MONDAY 9 1895 I started off for the woods to day again got five loads drawn besides geting a lot cut. Mr Aw-fords have been helping part of the time. Went over to Mr. Awfords this evening, to settle up with them but spent the evening in visiting with them instead. We intend trying it over to mor-row evening if nothing hap-pens. December TUESDAY 10 1895 Maggie and I went out to town this morning, on some Special business. I went mostly to settle up with Mr Edmondson which was ac-complished in due course; &, without any trouble. Found that I owed him some fifty dollars yet. Had a visit from John and his father this evening, mostly to settle up the Summers bus-iness. December WEDNESDAY 11 1895 Owing to stormy weather this fore-noon we did not do anything besides chores. This afternoon however, the storm has a-bated somewhat and we have got to work in the woods at cuting woods to burn. Mr. Awford and John have pro-posed to help me build a basement under our driving barn next Summer for roots and feeding cattle through the Winter December THURSDAY 12 1895 Have spent most of the time too day visiting with our relatives Nora and A.G. Rose at their new residence in Lynn Valley. They have only lately begun to occupy this new home. The weather has been very cold and Wintry, so that our ride to Lynnvalley & back was any-thing but pleasant. The roads also were quite rough. Found our friends very comfortable in the new home. December FRIDAY 13 1895 �I worked this forenoon at sun-dry jobs, the weather was very cold. This afternoon Mr Awford and John have been helping got some straw drawn from the stack to the drive-barn for feeding to the horses. The weather has been moderating this afternoon, somewhat. Close winter weather has been the order of the day ever since it began. December SATURDAY 14 1895 I went up to Simcoe this fore-noon takeing Dottie with me as far as A.G. Rose’s. Bought a nice quarter of beef at four cts per pound, Hind quar-ter. Took dinner with my old friend G.W. Lemon, who I am glad, to know is quite well. He is working away as hard as ever at canvassing and has deliv-ered me from the necessity of undertakeing the same. December SUNDAY 15 1895 Took my mother with me to church today. Our own minister officiated as usual. We are having a spell of warm weather is now in progress, & seems likely to be of some du-ration. Went over to Mr Ebersoles meeting this eve-ning, and had a very good time. The Lord being with us. Sent My wife and Bertha out to church in Port Dover this evening. December MONDAY 16 1895 Mr Awford and his two boys have been killing a beef to day, also a couple of piggs. I have been engaged at sun-dry jobs, there being several such waiting this some time, for a chance to get done. The warm spell that be-gan on Satur-day last still continues; but, it does not seem to thaw so very much after all. December TUESDAY 17 1895 Have been get-ing straw from the stack in the barn-yard to the driving barn loft. Mr. Awfords have been helping. Find that our stack is saving very well and will likely have an abundance of fodder. We are still having a thaw with some pros-pect of its con-tinuation. The Good Lord Continues to give peace and the joys of Salvation. What more can one desire of. December WEDNESDAY 18 1895 Have been very buisy to day as usual at sundry jobs. The weather has continued to be quite warm and the snow is fast leaving us. Went down to jarvis this eve-ning to take the last batch of our onion crop to market. My wife went with me. Have mar-keted something like thirty six bush-ells of onions this season, from a small patch of ground. Roads geting very bad. December THURSDAY 19 1895 Took my wife and mother out to my friend W.J. Carpenters to dinner to day, Had a tedeous drive over the bad roads; but, enjoyed my visit very much, and so did all the others present, apparently. Had an interesting conversation with Mr Symington on matters relating to fruit-growing. We decided to try and organize a local fruit growers association for our own locality. December FRIDAY 20 1895 �Have been at home to day, and the weather has continued very warm. So I have improved the chance to make some re-pairs on the shed and bdrive-barn roofs. This has kept me buisy all day and did not get quite done either. Our late Winter weather has entirely departed the frost has even left the ground, and, of course, the snow is no-where to be seen. December SATURDAY 21 1895 We have had a very rainy day Since about ten-o’clock this mor-ning. Prepared our Spare turkeys for market this mor-ning and after-wards went out to Port Dover with them, so we had the benefits of a rainy drive. Went in to William Watts’es to get out of the rain and fortunatily got our dinner, although it did not stop raining in the mean-time Our trip was fairly a successful one. December SUNDAY 22 1895 The roads being very bad from yesterdays rain we did not go out to church to day as usual. The most of the family went over to hear Mr Eber-sole both mor-ning and evening however. Always feel ben-efited by hearing this brother preach His congregations are not large however to afford him much encourage-ment. Trust however that God Almighty will bless his labours amongst us abundantly December MONDAY 23 1895 Owing to an al-most incessant rain to day we could not work out of doors much So have been working inside & reading also. Have just fin-ished reading Father Chinaquay’s {Chiniquy} fifty years in the church of Rome. Though a very voluminous book requiring much time to read, feel well repaid for the time spent, though it has taken my spare moments for six months or more. December TUESDAY 24 1895 Rain has come again to day so that inside work has been largely followed by all of us. Noticed in the paper of to day that a cold wave was approaching us. Have been dig-ging some ditches the frost having entirely gone. This evening we have as usual been playing off Santa Claus for the children. Of course this reminds me of the time when I was young December WEDNESDAY 25 1895 To day being Christmas, we have of course been enjoying a hollowday, Having had an invitation to spend Christmas at unckle Johns we all went up there and had a very pleasant family gathering. The weather has Continued to be very warm and rainy, and the roads very bad. So the Christmas time has again come and gone as always before. December THURSDAY 26 1895 We have had an exceedingly heavy and Continuous rain since last evening un-til this. I have been buisy inside at sundry jobs such as mending har-ness &c. The weather has turned some-what coldr this evening and the rain has turned into snow. Have continued to feel strengthened by beleiving in the promises of my God. Feel the necessity of living close to Jesus the Lord and Bishop of my Soul. December FRIDAY 27 1895 �We have had a fine day to day after the rain and we have been trying to im-prove it as best we could. Mr Awfords and us have been cuting wood in the woods, We have had some of our neighbors in to Supper with us this eve-ning - Mr. Starling’s and Awford’s. Have been in the enjoyment of great peace and much assurance to-day, Indeed, what can there be more precious than this? December SATURDAY 28 1895 We have contin-ued to cut wood to day with the Awford’s assistance The weather is very fine and warm but plenty of mud. Went out to Dover this eve-ning, with a horse and buggy. Had a rather disagreeable time owing to the bad roads. Called to see Bro Elles in be-half of Bro. Aw-ford. The latter being in need of some assistance. Paid my Forresters dues also. December SUNDAY 29 1895 Went over to hear Bro Ebersole to day, the roads being so very nearly impassible as to keep us from going out to our own church. Went down to Mrs Clarks this afternoon takeing my wife with me on foot. Mrs C. has been very poorly for a long time with a bad sore on her head. There are serious indications of its being a Can-cerous tumour. Found her in a somewhat worse condition than when we last saw her. December MONDAY 30 1895 We seem likely to finish up the old year with abundance of rain. Have been cuting wood in the woods Mr. Awfords and us. although a part of the time it has been raining or snowing. Notice by late papers that a ter-rible state of things still prevails in Armenia. Thou-sands of the poor helpless Armenians are being slaughtered by the unspeak-able Turk. There seems to be no help for them. December TUESDAY 31 1895 The rain has ceased after all and the wind took its place last night from the West & North West. To day there has been very heavy cold winds all day. I have spent most of the time in the woods myself to day, Cuting wood &c. Jim has been helping as usual. The year has gone but, it has brought us many blessings. Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below &c. For more information on Courtland Olds, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section 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. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource Courtland Olds Diary & Transcription, 1895 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Courtland Olds Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Norfolk County, Woodhouse Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1895 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Courtland Olds Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Blank Book Cover} {second page} The Canadian Pocket Diary FOR 1895. C.C. Olds TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY The BROWN BROS., Limited, MANUFCATURING STATIONERS. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> MEMORANDUM FROM 1894 NOVEMBER 1895 DECEMBER 1895 {rest of the page is the tables printed in such a diary, but is too difficult to decipher} {second page} January TUESDAY 1 1895 Have been cuting wood in the woods to day with Jim's help. The weather has been quite cold with some wind and occasional snow flurries. Have still a gracious assurance of acceptance, and am happy in His love. upon truth His presence makes any paradice and where He is is heaven. Am looking forward to greater victories, through Divine grace. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January WEDNESDAY 2 1895 Jim and I have been working out in the woods most of the time to day. I went out to Dover about noon to take my mother to a visiting party at Bro Cookmans, went out again this evening after takeing my wife with me. We went to hear Dr Sexton lecture on sleep and dreams while in Dover. He seems a very learned man & unusually capable as a lecturer {second page January THURSDAY 3 1895 Worked this forenoon at sundry jobs around the barn and house. This afternoon We we went up to my unckle A. Clarke Matthews, there being a family gathering there is house of unckle Caleb Matthews & wife lately arrived from Michigan where they live. We had a very pleasent visit together there. Weather rather cold. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January FRIDAY 4 1895 Snow fell last night; but, only in a moderate quantity, so sleighing has not come yet. Got up a load of wood for Fred this forenoon, also one for ourselves. Went up to the Lynn Valley hills this afternoon, for chop and flour, also corn & oatmeal. This weather has become exceedingly cold, being Zero weather to night, and likely to be a good deal more by morning. {second page} January SATURDAY 5 1895 Have had unckle Caleb Matthews to gather with unckles George, and Clarke Matthews with their families for to take dinner with us. It was mostly in honour of my unckle Caleb who lives in the state of Michigan and does not visit us, only about once in four or five years. Had a nice visit, with our relatives, & could not but think, how unlikely we are all to meet again in the same {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SUNDAY 6 1895 Have remained at home today, owing to rain this morning and the presence of my unckle and Aunt from Michigan. It has been raining most of the time today however and we were glad to have remained at home. Have been blessed with the presence of Gods Spirit in the devotion of the day His presence makes my paradise and where He is is heaven {second page} January MONDAY 7 1895 Went down to see Addeson Frollick this morning about helping me kill hoggs. Succeeded in getting him to help this afternoon, so we have at last got our hog killing done. The weather has moderated very much; and strange to say the snow has nearly all gone A considerable quantity of rain has fallen since yesterday morning. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January TUESDAY 8 1895 According to appointment my mother, together with Maggie and I went out to my unckle George Matthews for our last family dinner before the departure of unckle Caleb Matthews who goes with his better half for Michigan to-morrow. We had a pleasant gathering. There were present Unckle & wife, Unckle John & wife, Clarke & wife Wesly Matthews & wife Mrs Vail & two daughters besides a number of others. A group Photo was take before braking up. {second page} January WEDNESDAY 9 1895 According to promise I took George out to Townsend centre to day. The weather was rather cold but our ride was not a very unpleasant one Got to R. Longer's in time for dinner, And after a two hour's visit I started back. The roads are very good just now, but snow is about all gone, some ice remains however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January THURSDAY 10 1895 Owing to a continuous rain to day which by the way has partly frozen into ice as it came, I have been working inside most of the time at chores &c. Took belle up to new blacksmith shop for a set of horse-shoes. Have been rather under the weather with a severe cold, and am not improving any apparently to night. {second page} January FRIDAY 11 1895 Have been afflicted by a very severe cold lately. Have to help along do not have time to doctor it up very much. Got up some wood for ourselves and for Fred's this afternoon. He is still unable to leave the house owing to the inflamitory Rheumatism &c. Maggie and I went over to our neighbour John Maer's this evening for a visit. Had a pleasant time. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January MONDAY 14 1895 The weather is still stormy and Winter is here in earnest. I have been geting ready for drawing loggs most of the time to day. Thought to have got started to day but failed. Took my aunt up to unckle Johns this afternoon she having completed her sojourn with us for the present. Heard this evening of the death of Levi Lampkin, an old neighbour and friend. {second page} January TUESDAY 1895 Went out to Dover this forenoon after some necessaries, takeing my mother with me. Got home for dinner and this afternoon I have been geting up wood. Succeeded in geting up {illegible} cords. Sleighing is very good just now and we want to improve it as much as possible, in different ways. An old resident Mr Levi Lampkins died recently, yesterday I think. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January WEDNESDAY 16 1895 My old friend G.W. Lemon stayed over night with us last night. Have been bothered with a cold and sore throat lately and did not work much this forenoon on account of it. Got in three hickory loggs to the mill this afternoon for my unckle George Matthews, this afternoon, these being the first. Sleighing is very good just now and many are improving it. {second page} January THURSDAY 1895 Got up a load of wood for Fred's this morning, and took another hickory saw-log down to the mill before noon. Had Mr R Longer and Henry Cunningham's father to dinner. Had a pleasant visit with them but it kept me from geting a saw log to the mill. Got in two to day however makeing five in all so far. We are still haveing fine Winter weather & good sleighing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January FRIDAY 18 1895 Have been geting in loggs to day as usual. Got in four more makeing nine so far. Went out to Dover this evening takeing my nephew with me. Had a disagreeable ride both out and back owing to a terriffic snow and wind storm from the North East. Called at our ministers for a while and from there went to hear the Rev Mr May, at S.S. Convention in Presbyterian Church. {second page} January SATURDAY 19 1895 Jim and I have been working in the woods to day geting some more logs ready to draw and some more wood cut as well. The weather has been quite cold since the snow storm of last night. Found it almost too cold to work to day. We seem likely to have cold weather and plenty of sleighing for some time to come. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SUNDAY 20 1895 Went out to church this morning as is our custom, takeing my mother with me. Sent George and Bertha out this evening. Our Forresters lodge was out in full force this morning to our church. Bro Cookman preached to them, an excellent discourse, "Now abideth these three and the greatest of these is charity". He spoke very highly of the object of Forrestry. {second page} January MONDAY 21, 1895 Rain came last night, and has been falling at times to day. I have been to the saw-mill a couple of times takeing two loggs each time. Had to change my clothes twice as one of the results. It has some appearance of a January thaw. The snow has gone off very fast to day any way. To night a very strong SW wind is blowing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January TUESDAY 22 1895 I went out to Dover this morning in time for the seven o'clock train, My nephew George Cunningham started for home by that train. We had to face a terrific snow and wind storm nearly the whole of the way. but Got there in time for the train however. Called this morning at Bro Cookman's to see my old friend Mr Barr who of Brittish Collumbia Conference Found him in bed, but talked to him some. {second page} January WEDNESDAY 23 1895 We have had a very stormy and disagreeable day. Wind has been blowing almost a hurricane from the West. I have been drawing loggs down to the saw mill, as usual. Have only succeeded in geting three drawn to day. They were all large ones however. We seem likely to pay for the fine weather of the first part of Winter. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January THURSDAY 24 1895 The very cold and disagreeable weather still continues. Have had some snow & wind squalls to day. I have been working away at the saw-loggs to day as usual. have nearly finished drawing the logs that are cut & ready. Intend to cut a few more as soon as possible however, and to get them drawn before Winter closes DV {second page} January FRIDAY 25 1895 Took a couple of saw-logs down to the mill this forenoon. These two makes twenty four in all so far. Have only one more ready. I went out to Dover this afternoon with a load of hay which was sold to Henry Huffernan. Found the road to Dover much better than I expected. An East snow storm is raging to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SATURDAY 26 1895 Haveing promised to take out a load of hay to Bro Cookman to day, Jim & I got one on the sleighs ready but owing to a terrific snow and wind storm that has been raging all day was compelled to give up going as I had intended. The side roads are drifted terribly I am sure. Cannot help thinking of the sufferings of the poor in larger cities during such storms as this. {second page} January SUNDAY 27 1895 On account of the terriffic snow storm which has prevailed yesterday and to day including last night I we did not get to church to day as we desired. Have done what we could to improve to improve the precious Sabbath however and have felt that it was good to wait upon the Lord even in the seclusion of home. He meets us everywhere. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January MONDAY 28 1895 I have been digging a road through snow banks to day, in order to get out to the road with a load of hay for our minister. Hoped to have got through by noon; but found it impossible for it took until night. Hope however to get out to morrow. Had to dig about half the way to the road, some some places about five feet deep Jim helped me this afternoon. {second page} January TUESDAY 29 1895 After geting through with our morning chores I went out the lane through the snow drifts successfully with a load of hay for our minister. Got through with it all right and found them wanting for it. Am so thankful to find that my Heavenly Father opens up my ways from day to day for me. This is according to promise. Surely He is not a man that He should be or the son of man that He {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January WEDNESDAY 30 1895 Worked awhile this forenoon at repairing or making a new roller for the rear bob-sleigh have broken it last night. Had my friend W.J. Carpenter & family with our minister Rev Mr C. Cookman & we wife. Of course we had a good visit with our kind friends, having our last turkey for dinner in honour of their visit. Weather still cold with some falling snow. {second page} January THURSDAY 31 1895 Have buisy at repairing the roller of my bob-sleighs most of the time to day. Succeeded in geting it done towards night. Jim and I got a load of hay on the sleigh ready to take to town in the morning. Have adopted the plan of loading up hay after school in order not to keep Jim home from school for that purpose. The weather still keeps Cold and windy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February FRIDAY 1 1895 Took my load of hay out to Dover this morning and left it at Dr Hamiltons. Had to wait along time to help take off the load of hay. Had dinner at Bro Cookmans and a pleasant visit as well. Found the sleighing much improved since I went out the with the last load. Have been rather unwell to day from a sort of billiousness. {second page} February SATURDAY 2 1895 Have been buisy with Jim's help at cuting down some bass-wood trees, for saw loggs. We have cut down some three or four trees and got about five loggs cut ready for the mill. The weather is so cold that Jim could scarcely keep warm working. Did not make a very days work as a consequence. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SUNDAY 3 1895 Did not go out to church this morning, there being Quarterly meeting at Walsh to day. Maggie and I went out this evening however and heard Bro. Cookman. The weather is still very cold though not below Zero. Have not been without some of the benefits of the Sabbath though not privileged to attend morning service as usual. {second page} February MONDAY 4 1895 Spent the forenoon in making some repairs on hay rack besides doing some other chores. Went out to the woods this afternoon to work at cuting some saw logs from a lodged tree. Went back to the little barn this evening and put on a load of hay for Dover in the morning. My old friend G.W.Lemon came this evening. The weather is very cold these days. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February TUESDAY 5 1895 I went out to Dover with another load of hay to day. This time I took it to our minister being the third one for him. Had dinner with them at the parsonage. There was two funerals in the village today. One was Alex Patrae and other was Mrs John Hume. A son of William Dill had died this morning. {second page} February WEDNESDAY 6 1895 The weather continues very cold, Thermometer stood at thirteen degrees below Zero this morning, the coldest yet for the season. I have been working in the woods most of the time to day. Am cuting basswood logs now. Have succeeded in geting nine ready to draw. Would like as many more before I quit. Am so thankful for the great mercy and goodness of God to me. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February THURSDAY 7 1895 Have had a very rough cold day the wind being from the North East. The thermometer was at thirteen degrees below Zero this morning the lowest of the season so far. Have been cuting basswood trees into loggs to day notwithstanding the extreme cold. Got five more loggs ready for the mill to day. This was the day for Womans Mifsionary Convention Jarvis but our folks could not go on account of the extreme cold. {second page} February FRIDAY 8 1895 A terrible wind and snow storm has been raging for some fourteen hours, from the North and North West and still continues this evening. The thermometer stands below zero. I have not been prevented from working in the woods however and have succeeded in geting two or three loads cut ready to fetch home. Have not felt the cold so very much, although so extreme. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SATURDAY 9 1895 I had a visit from my unckle Clarke Matthews to day. He finaly bought an oak tree agreeing to give me fourteen dollars if not sound at the but, and fifteen if sound. It has been a terribly stormy day, the snow has been very much drifted. We were out of wood and I had to get up a couple of loads before Sunday. {second page} February SUNDAY 10 1895 On account of the snow blockade resulting from the terrific snow and wind storm of yesterday we could not get out to our usual church service this morning. Have been enjoying the blessed Sabbath at home however which is no small privilege sometimes. He meets with us even at home, in our devotions, sometimes. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February MONDAY 11 1895 Spent the forenoon in trying to dig snow in the lane in order to get to the road. Got discouraged however and opened a road accross the flat in the field by McBrides instead. Took a couple of loads bass-wood loggs to the saw-mill this afternoon, being the first of this kind. Have been rejoicing in my Saviour to day. In His great salvation. {second page} February TUESDAY 12 1895 Took my wife and mother up to Simcoe, to day, haveing some due - bills to trade out at the store &c. We had dinner at my cousins Mrs Harris. Went to see George Lemon about the job of delivering in the Spring. The general agt Mr Mackay wants us to take the job on a percentage this year. Have not decided together as yet. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February WEDNESDAY 13 1895 Worked this forenoon at some odd jobs arround the house, besides geting up a load of wood for ourselves. Took a couple of bass-wood loggs down to the saw mill this afternoon and after unloading these I loaded up plank and took them out to my uncle George's at Port Dover. Did not get home this evening until after seven however. {second page} February THURSDAY 14 1895 Got up wood for Fred this forenoon. This afternoon I went down to the saw-mill with a couple of bass-wood loggs. After geting them unloaded I loaded up a load of plank &c and took it to Dover delivering at my unckle Georges according to contract. The weather is rather fine just now. Brought a large cotton-seed-oil barrell home to night intending to make it into a cistern. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February FRIDAY 15 1895 I worked at geting up wood this forenoon; but this afternoon took a couple of basswood loggs, down to the saw-mill. After unloading the latter I got on a load of lumber for my unckle & took it out to Port Dover. This is the last of what was cut ready for drawing. Got through all right, though the sleighing is geting quite poor in places. Brought home a couple of my cousins with me on the bob sleighs. {second page} February SATURDAY 16 1895 Owing to the help of my boy, I have been able to use the cross-cut-saw to day. We cut up an old basswood tree this forenoon but only got one good saw-log; the ballance was wood. This afternoon we cut down an old hickory tree & west of the old barn or nearly. Started also to cut it up for saw-loggs. We are having a slight thaw just now. There is some prospect of its continuance. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SUNDAY 17 1895 Took Maggie with me this morning together with Jim, and went to church as usual. Our senior minister preached as usual, it being his Sunday. We were told in the class meeting that James Elles had been seeking the Saviour for the last fortnight & was glad to hear that he has been found of him. This proving the promise true with another case. {second page} February MONDAY 18 1895 Have been geting saw-loggs drawn to the mill to day. Took down six loggs in three loads, all basswood. This makes fourteen of this kind so far. The weather has been rather stormy to day and very disagreeable to work out. Am glad to think that my job of geting in saw loggs is so well advanced. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February TUESDAY 19 1895 I have been working in the woods to day geting hickory logs cut ready to draw. Got four more large ones ready and two White Ash for to morrow. Mr Alfred Beemer was here this afternoon to see if Bell was in Jail; but of course I could not pay him Had a serious letter from Will this evening from the C.P. requiring immediate attention. We went over to Jackson's to spend the evening. {second page} February WEDNESDAY 20 1895 I went out to town this forenoon g after geting chores done to see about sundry matters. This afternoon have been drawing loggs again down to the mill. Took one large bass-wood logg down, and got a large hickory log ready loaded for morning. There is apparently a change taking place in the weather. A strong south wind has been blowing nearly all day and still continues this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February THURSDAY 21 1895 Have had a very cold day, but not so cold but what we could work out-side. Have taken a couple of loggs down to the saw-mill and do not purpose takeing many more for this time. Had a letter from my brother in-law W.WA Ferguson about our business, requiring immediate attention Intend going to Delhi on Saturday. {second page} February FRIDAY 22 1895 Have been very buisy to day at geting up wood &c. Took my last log down to the mill this morning; or I suppose it will be the last for this season. The weather is becoming much more moderate of late, though not at all warm. Have had a very cold Winter since it commenced, with no January thaw at all. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SATURDAY 23 1895 After geting chores and some necessary work done, Maggie and I started for Delhi, geting to Simcoe about dinner time. Took the latter at G.W. Lemons and arrived in Delhi about the middle of the afternoon at W.A. Fergusons After doing some business with him and takeing tea with them we drove over to Wyecombe, where we arrived at about nine this evening. {second page} February SUNDAY 24 1895 Bec Maggie & I have been with father and mother in Wyecombe to day. There being a strong indication of a storm we thought best to steer for home to night. So we started about five o'clock in the evening. Arrived safely at bed-time and found the family all well and everything right. Jim has done our chores for us during our absence. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February MONDAY 25 1895 Have been geting a grist of wheat and of other grains for chop ready to take to the mill to day. This afternoon however I have been trying to clean up bluegrass seed but succeeded very poorly. Got a small quantity of Alsike seed for my work however. The weather is somewhat mild to day, and a thaw is in progress. {second page} February TUESDAY 26 1895 Went up to the Lynn Valley mills to day, after flour, oat-meal and C. wheat. Fred went along with me, and as he wanted to go to Simcoe to see the doctor I went with him. Took dinner at unckle Dan's Found them all well . Saw a Mr Awford who asked me to let him have a part of the farm to work on shares. I rather liked the appearance of the brother & think of makeing enquiries about him. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February WEDNESDAY 27 1895 As soon as we could get ready this morning, my wife and I started for Charlotteville. Took dinner with my unckle Henry Olds, and went on afterwards to J.W. Matthews, where we arrived safely, finding them all well. A thaw has been in progress to day and it to night it is being accompanied by rain & a warm south west wind. {second page} February THURSDAY 28 1895 As Maggie & I had stayed over last night at our relatives in Charlotteville Mr Wesley Matthews, on account of rain; we left there this morning for home in good time. Called to see Mr John Awford one the way however, with refference to his coming down to take a part of our place to work. Had a long tedious ride home the sleighing having become very poor on account of the present thaw. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March FRIDAY 1 1895 Worked this forenoonat sundry jobs, too numerous to mention. This afternoon I have been cuting wood in the woods. Had a rather disagreeable time both in going and in returning from the woods owing to the water in the gullies & the snow in the lane, where I had to go. The thaw has ceased however and we seem likely to have winter for a while again. {second page} March SATURDAY 2 1895 Have had Jim home to help me to day and I have tried to improve it as best I could, at sawing wood with the cross-cut saw in the woods. He has improved very much this Winter as a sawyer and I can do almost as much as a man with his help. Had Mr Awford here to day to see about working a part of the farm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SUNDAY 3 1895 Owing to the almost impassable state of the roads we have not been able to get to church to day as we desired. The day has been a delightful one, and until towards night was quite warm. There is some appearance of snow this evening which will likely come before many hours. We have enjoyed the precious hours of the holy day at home as best we could. {second page} March MONDAY 4 1895 Owing to a snow storm, mostly from the North East, which has been raging all day I have not been able to get up wood as I intended; but have been makeing and an axe-handle besides doing sundry other jobs. There is quite a heavy fall of snow on the ground to night, makeing very wintry again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March TUESDAY 5 1895 I have been as buisy as possible to day at geting up wood &c. The snow of yesterday has improved the sleighing very much and it is not likely to lay on the ground very long at this time of year. Feel rather anxious to get up our summers wood before long, for the Spring is advancing & its work will soon be here. {second page} March WEDNESDAY 6 1895 I have been helping my neighbour Jame Hom thresh to day. Had a pretty dirty job, it being mostly clover-seed, and to night I am rather unwell from the dust. The weather is moderating somewhat and a thaw seems likely to follow very soon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March THURSDAY 7 1895 Was rather unwell last night on account of the dust in threshing yesterday. Begin to fall feel all right again however. Went down to the saw-mill with an oak log or but of an oak tree about six ft long for barrow stuff. Got up three loads of wood for Fred this afternoon also. Got a card from bro Awford this evening also a letter from Mary Jane. {second page} March FRIDAY 8 1895 Met with a misfortune with my bob-sleigh this forenoon when drawing an oak but log out of the woods. Broke the tounge right out; so will have to put a new one in before using again. Have tapped some sixty trees this afternoon The sap started very well but it soon froze up when evening came. Weather is rather windy & disagreeable. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SATURDAY 9 1895 Went out to Port Dover this forenoon, after some supplies & to take some out. Brought home some twenty five new sap pails besides other tin ware from the G.W.S. The weather to day has been quite cool and very windy. Wind has been in the south most of the time Settled up with Dr Hamilton while in town and think I will not soon have to settle up with him again. {second page} March SUNDAY 10 1895 Owing to continued bad roads there being neither sleighing nor wheeling just now, we did not get out to church to day. The time seems long for we have been there so little this Winter. The Good Lord has been with us at home however; and we find it good to serve Him every-where, both in public and at home. Glory to God in the highest. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March MONDAY 11 1895 It has been very cool to day, even Wintry. Sap has scarcely started at all. I have been all day geting the bob-sleighs repaired up ready for use to morrow. Went up to the black-smith shop with Belle however to get a shoe set. Have been happy in His love to day. Feel that it is good to trust Him. "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee" {second page} March TUESDAY 12 1895 Have been engaged at sundry jobs to day as usual. Am doing the best I can to get wood ready for summer. There is no present appearance of Spring much less of sap weather. Have been down to my unckle Joe McFells to spend the evening. Took Maggie and the children with me. Had a very pleasant evening with them. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March WEDNESDAY 13 1895 I went down to the saw-mill this forenoon to see about sawing. This afternoon have been working at cuting and drawing wood. Got up a couple of loads. The weather is rather cold and wintry there has been snow falling this afternoon. My old friend G.W.Lemon has been with from the midle middle of the afternoon & is staying over night with us. {second page} March THURSDAY 14 1895 The weather has become very cold again, almost Zero, I should think. I have been cuting wood in the woods with all my might, Our wood-pile is quite small yet. Had a letter from Bro. John Awford this evening stateing his willingness to come and work the half of our farm on shares at the halves. He is to take about a hundred acres. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March FRIDAY 15 1895 I went down to the saw-mill this morning to draw in loggs for sawing. Got about half or more on th rollway. This afternoon I have been geting up wood from the bush that was cut yesterday. The weather continues cold and very wintry. We do not seem likely to have sap weather for some time to come from present appearances. {second page} March SATURDAY 16 1895 Having had Jim to help me to day, have tried to improve the chance as much as possible in cuting wood. We got a pretty good pile cut and ready to draw. Sent a letter to Mr Awford to day with refference to our proposed working of the place. Did not feel satisfied to have him come without a more diffinite agreement so I have have asked to see him again before he moves. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SUNDAY 17 1895 My wife and I went out to church this morning. for the Have been longing to get out this long time and were prevented by bad roads. Bro Cookman preached to us, and, as usual felt much edified by his discourse. He has just buried his eldest daughter down at a place near Toronto. He has borne testimony as to the all-sufficiency of Divine grace, both for himself & daughters. {second page} March MONDAY 18 1895 I went down to the Saw-mill this morning to pile lumber. Did not get over half done piling what was sawn. This afternoon have been working in the woods tapping trees &c. The sap started to day for almost the first. Had one of Mr Awfords boys here to dinner. They seem anxious to get settled. Weather keeps cold though warmer to day than usual. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March TUESDAY 19 1895 Got up a couple of loads of wood this forenoon & this afternoon have been tapping a few more trees. The sap started up very well for while, but about four this afternoon it froze up again. Fell to cuting and spliting wood for a while after that. Bro Awford came this evening to see me again about the proposed takeing up part of the farm. Thomas Jackson came this evening also. {second page} March WEDNESDAY 20 1895 Having had a letter from my brother-in-law W.A. Ferguson re. a change in our Mortgage, I went up to Simcoe this forenoon to see lawyer Wells about the matter. The prospect seems good for makeing a change somewhat favourable as to reduced rate of Interest. Took Fred up to Simcoe with me to see the doctor about his arm. His report from the doctor was not altogether favourable. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March THURSDAY 21 1895 Have been working again to day, mostly at cuting and spliting wood most of the time. The weather is still rather cold with the usual North wind, so that sap does not run at all excepting for a short time in the middle of the day. There will no doubt be a change soon however. {second page} March FRIDAY 22 1895 Went out to Dover this morning, Maggie and I, taking Mildred with us. Was surprised by a registered letter from Sarah to day with some money. It has been so hard to get money this Winter. Had our old and Esteemed friend Mrs James Berry to come to day for a visit. Have been working in the woods this afternoon, mostly at re-tapping trees. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SATURDAY 23 1895 Have been trying as best I could, to make the most of Jim's help to day. We have been cuting wood in the back woods. When not looking after sap. The latter has been running to day, very well. It has indeed been the first warm day since Spring opened, and the trees have for the first time been thawed out, all of them. Our friend Mrs Berry left us to day. {second page} March SUNDAY 24 1895 Maggie and I went out to church this morning notwithstanding the very bad state of the road. The young minister officiated it being his turn. Did not go to the house of God in vain, for we were blessed by our attendance. Have been realizing in a precious degree the presence of my Heavenly Father. His presence makes my paradice and where He is, is Heaven. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March MONDAY 25 1895 Have had stormy disagreeable weather to day, so have been working inside at cleaning alsike besides doing some other jobs. Maggie and I went over to Freds this evening, to do some setlling up. Got along all right, although a rather difficult job. Having nearly two years to consider. The Good Lord has been graciously with me to day, owing me as his child. {second page} March TUESDAY 26 1895 Finished cleaning up the alsike seed this forenoon besides doing some other jobs. The weather has been rather cold and stormy so I have been working in the woods this afternoon most of the time. Mr Offord came this afternoon witha load of his household goods, this being his first As Fred's have not removed from the house yet he seemed disappointed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March WEDNESDAY 27 1895 Have been sowing cloverseed this forenoon in the big field by McBrides. This afternoon have been cuting woods in the wood for summer use. Do not make very much headway alone however. The weather is very Cool and rather disagreeable for the time of year. Sap does not run very much and does not seem likely soon spring. {second page} March THURSDAY 28 1895 Worked in the woods this forenoon, but this afternoon went out to Dover mostly to attend a special Q Quarterly Board Meeting to consider the propriety of inviting Mr W. W. Baer of British Collumbia Conference to be our minister. An invitation was finaly carried though with considerable opposition. Finished settling up with Fred this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March FRIDAY 29 1895 Owing to continued cold & stormy weather we have not been working in the sugar bush. Have been cuting wood this afternoon and this forenoon sowing cloverseed in the big field by McBrides. Maggie and I went down to Jabez Marr's this evening to see about geting a girl for Wellington Carpenters. {second page} March SATURDAY 30 1895 This being the day for Jim to be home, I have been trying to improve the chance afforded for his help at cuting wood for summer's use. Have spent the whole day in as industrious a way as possible. This evening I have been gathering sap as well. Found enough to fill all three milk cans with what we had gathered before. Weather very cold and windy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SUNDAY 31 1895 Went out to church this morning takeing my wife with me. Bro Cookman officiated, it being his Sunday. Thought best to See W.J. Carpenter before going home, so drove arround that way. Found him in a helpless state owing to to an accident from runing a fork tine in his foot. Took dinner with them before going home. A cold disagreeable wind from the East has been blowing to day. {second page} April MONDAY 1 1895 Maggie and I went up to Simcoe this forenoon to see about our Mortgage, having a chance to rearrange the loan from the C.P. Company and to get it into private hands and at a lower rate of interest. Feel sure that the way has been opened for us by a kind overriding Providence, in our present difficulties. Took dinner with unckle Daniel Olds. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April TUESDAY 2 1895 Got up a load of wood for Fred's this forenoon & tooke down the bob Sleighs which took till noon to fix up again. Feel very much tried with them at not leaving the house so that Awfords can move into it. Have been working in the woods this afternoon at gathering sap and geting ready to boil to morrow, all being well. Sap has started again to day. {second page} April WEDNESDAY 3 1895 Have been buisy in the bush to day, at gathering and boiling down sap. Maggie has been trying to help me part of the time. Had a nice lot when done and could scarcely carry it home although very thick. Did not get through until about eleven this evening. We are haveing very disagreeable Cold raw East winds now, Which it is rather disag unpleasant to face. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April THURSDAY 4 1895 Worked in the bush this forenoon, geting up wood and loggs besides gathering sap. Got Jim started nicely at boiling while I went up to Simcoe this afternoon, to see about the matter of our mortgage. Took my mother along with me. Saw W. A. Ferguson at the Sir Line Station A promised to see the C Pec. Co for me when in Toronto. Found the sap all boiled down and strained when I got home this evening. {second page} April FRIDAY 5 1895 Have been buisily engaged this forenoon in tapping maple trees This afternoon have been gathering sap. Had about two milk cans full. This evening I went out to Dover Calling at my unckle A.C.M. on the way. Found my old friend L.G. Morgan ready to come home with me and of course I brought him along. A Strong East wind has been blowing of late. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SATURDAY 6 1895 Have been boiling down sap to day with all our might. My friend L.G. Morgan of the "Maple leaf" Port Dover, who cam out with me last night, has been enjoying himself in the woods with me. Succeeded in geting through at about nine this evening. Had a fine lot of syrup when done. We are evidently on the eve of a change in the weather, from cold to warm. {second page} April SUNDAY 7 1895 Owing to the presence of my friend L.G Morgan mostly did not think it best to go out to church to day. The weather has been somewhat showery however - and very warm. It seems likely that warm weather will continue now, that it has been so late in comeing. Have endeavoured to improve the opportunities of the day as best I could. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April MONDAY 8 1895 Went out to town this morning to take my friend L.G. Morgan who has been visiting with us since Friday evening last. There was a fine April shower last night and to day. The weather being very warm warm. Have been working in the woods this afternoon most of the time. Found the sap still flowing in spite of the warm weather. {second page} April TUESDAY 9 1895 Rain has been falling most of the forenoon of to day, so I found odd jobs to do inside. This afternoon however it cleared off and I have been gathering and boiling sap in the bush. The flow of sap has kept up remarkably well considering that there has been no freezing nights for nearly a week. The sunshine of "His" countenance has been resting upon me today. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April WEDNESDAY 10 1895 I went up to Simcoe this forenoon on some business with the bank also to see Wells & Innes re the matter of our mortgage transferr from the Canada Permenent to private holders. We have had a considerable delay already on account of the Company refusing to give us a detailed statement before sending away our check. We think they are trying to claim more than is due them. {second page} April THURSDAY 11 1895 Have been buisy to day as usual. Worked in the woods this forenoon at cuting wood & at some other work. Went up to Simcoe this afternoon to see Wells & Innes about word from the Canada Permanent . Found that the statement had come and was more accurate than I expected it would be. The Good Lord has been so faithful in fulfilling his promise to his servant of late. vis. " I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honour him". </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April FRIDAY 12 1895 This being Good Friday, we have had unckle Daniel Olds and wife with Florence & Mifs Collins to visit us. I have been boiling down sap in the woods and they all helped us until dinner, for their own enjoyment. Had rather a fine batch when done. Rain has been falling this afternoon, a fine April shower. Am so thankful for showers of blessing from the Divine & Infinite. {second page} April SATURDAY 13 1895 Have been working at Sundry jobs this forenoon. Found that a considerable quantity of water had fallen yesterday makeing it necessary to empty the sap pails. This afternoon Jim and I have been working in the woods geting our summer wood cut ready for use. My unckle A.C. Matthews came to day with some money paying for the oak tree bought in the winter. It was to be fifteen dollars if sound & fourteen if not, that is four ft from but. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SUNDAY 14 1895 Went out to church this morning takeing my mother with me. Bro Cookman was our minister & as usual gave us a good discourse. Did not realy enjoy the service as much as I should like, owing mostly to a drowsiness that came over me during the meeting. We are thankful to see the roads geting good again. {second page} April MONDAY 15 1895 Maggie and I started for Wyecombe this morning as soon as we could get ready. Got to Simcoe at about noon. Got to Mr Fergusons at about four this afternoon. Found Mr & Mrs Ferguson away from home, but we were fortunate enough to find some provisions to satisfy our hunger. Had tea at Mr Manerys afterwards. I came home to night after Seven 0'clock. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April TUESDAY 16 1895 We have at last had our tennant house vacated to day. Fred and his family got moved out by noon. Have been looking for our new tennant Mr John Awford to day, but they have not as yet put in an appearance. Have been much interested this evening in reading reports of speeches in Haldimand, re Manatoba school question. The election comes off to morrow. {second page} April WEDNESDAY 17 1895 Spent the forenoon in doing sundry jobs, spliting wood & working arround the tennant house About noon Mrs Awford and her two daughters came, with a small load of moveables. I have been working in the woods this afternoon at cuting and spliting wood. Mr Awford came towars night with another load of goods. So our help has come at last. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April THURSDAY 18 1895 Worked in the woods this forenoon for the last time this Spring, that is at cuting wood. This afternoon began cuting or rather trimming apple trees. Mr Awford's moveables came again to day another load. Had a short visit from Willie Holcomb and his new wife this evening. He was married last monday and is on his wedding trip. His home is in Buffalo N.Y. {second page} April FRIDAY 19 1895 Have been drawing wood from the back woods to day, the ground being hard enough to bear up now. Seeding time has apparently come at last. Some of the neighbours have already begun Bro Awford brought down another load of moveables to day He has still a load or so more to fetch down, when possible. The weather is warm and dry. Every prospect of a seed-time soon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SATURDAY 20 1895 Mr Awford got started in the N.E. Corner field to day at seeding or rather at geting the ground ready to sow. Worked at sundry jobs this forenoon. Went up to Simcoe this afternoon after a calf from my unckle Daniel Old's for which I am to pay him a dollar. Found my wife and children at Florences ready to come home. Found the the C.P. Company had not accepted the offer tendered them a few days ago. {second page} April SUNDAY 21 1895 Maggie and I went out to church in Port Dover to day as usual takeing Jim with us. Our junior minister officiated and with more than usual acceptance. Have great difficulty of late to keep from going to sleep in time of service., No matter how much I fight against it. My mother went home with Florence to Simcoe this evening to stay a week or so. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April MONDAY 22 1895 Mr Awford and his son John have been working in the N.E.Corner field to day, where we want to sow oats. This afternoon however the former went up to Glenshee after stock &c. So I started Jim with the harrow being anxious to keep the two teems going. This is the first time that Jim has ever drove a teem or a harrow either. I have been working in the woods at gathering sap pails & pluging auger holes &c. {second page} April TUESDAY 23 1895 Have been exceedingly buisy to day. Finished pluging maple trees this forenoon besides geting in a pit of turnips. This afternoon I have put away our hams & shoulders and afterwards been geting in potatoes from the garden pit. Jim has helped Mr Awford with the teem to day. He being away himself after stock &c to his old house. John has of course been driving the other teem. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April WEDNESDAY 24 1895 Went up to Simcoe to day, calling at Mr Samuel Sandens on the way and had dinner with them. Went to see Thos R. Nelles about insurance &c also Wells & Innes about the state of our loan. Found that the latter had not made any further progress. A gale of wind has been blowing to day, the South West, makeing disagreeable and even dangerous driving. {second page} April THURSDAY 25 1895 I have been trimming trees in the back yard to day. Towards night was greatly surprised to find from H Fairchild that Fred had sued me for the ballance due him. I never could have thought that Fred would have treated me in this way. Was never sued before and never want to be again. I suppose it is for my good to have to pass through the experience. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April FRIDAY 26 1895 Mr Awford and I worked this forenoon at geting out manure from below the drive barn to the onion patch in the garden by tenant house. This afternoon I have been helping John run water furrows in the North East corner field, besides triming a couple of apple trees. My mother returned from Simcoe this evening, She has been visiting there for a week or so. {second page} April SATURDAY 27 1895 I went up to Tyrell this morning to see F.Kitchen takeing Maggie with me. My visit to Fred did not amount to anything however as he was determined to have the money due him at once. Went out to town this afternoon to see about some matters relating to trees &c. Found that they had not put in an appearance as yet. Have been feeling rather blue of late. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SUNDAY 28 1895 Went out to Dover this morning takeing my mother with me. Our old pastor and friend Rev John Saunders officiated with his usual acceptance. We took dinner with Mr & Mrs Archie Reid who have just lately moved to Dover. My unckle Daniel Olds was there with aunt Nellie. Enjoyed the service to day very much. Had much need for such a blessing. {second page} April MONDAY 29 1895 I started in good time this morning for Simcoe to see about our mortgage transferr. Found that it had not been accomplished yet with no better prospect than before. Went on to Delhi to see Will about the matter with little satisfacton. He consented to help me raise some money for Fred however which will bring some ease of mind for a while. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {duplicate of previous page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May WEDNESDAY 1 1895 Have been as buisy as possible geting onion seed sown, and apple trees trimmed &c to day. G.W.Lemon came this evening with Delivery papers for Port Dover and Simcoe, and the word of tree's arrival. So our business has begun in earnest. Have been filling out blanks this evening for delivery to morrow by both of us. Mr Awford began ploughing the ten acre field to day. {second page} April TUESDAY 30 1895 I have engaged this forenoon at fixing fences mostly around the back part of the place. This afternoon have been triming apple trees as usual. Find the orchard in great need of pruning, so great indeed, that I fear it will not all get done this time. the season being already so far advanced. Maggie and I went out to town this evening after garden seeds &c. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {duplicate of previous page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May THURSDAY 2 1895 Had our old friend G.W. Lemon over night with us last night. He started delivering notices for Simcoe delivery this morning. I began at the same work for the Port Dover delivery on Monday next. Found the trees in at the station this afternoon. Succeeded in geting all the notices for Port Dover Delivery out this evening. Faith lends a realising light. The clouds disperse the shadow fly. {second page} May FRIDAY 3 1895 { page is either blank or really really lightly photocopied. Nothing legible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SATURDAY 4 1895 This being the day of our delivery in Simcoe, I remained with G.W. Lemon's over night, in order to be there this morning. Have had a tollerably good delivery to day, the great majority of the orders being paid by cash. Have had a pretty hard day of it altogether - there being a large number of orders to arrange for in different ways. At home to night in good time. {second page} May SUNDAY 5 1895 Went out to church this morning and took Mr Awfords family partly with us for the first time. Had the young minister to preach to us, with rather more than usual acceptance. Had a good time waiting upon the Lord at the close of the preaching service in a fellow-ship meeting, this being the first Sunday in the month. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May MONDAY 6 1895 Having had a considerable number of trees left on hand yesterday I have been arround and trying to sell those left. This was rather the delivery day in Port Dover, Have usualy had George Lemon with me at least part of the time, but this time have been alone all through. Occupied the Norfolk house barn and got along very well, except for the usual few. {second page} May TUESDAY 7 1895 Have been out nearly all day to day delivering from place to place the orders not called for yesterday. Their number was not great but had to travel a long distance to dispose of them. Took Maggie with me for the sake of company which made it much more pleasant We drove more than a mile below Nanticoke just for one mans order and a small one at that. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May WEDNESDAY 8 1895 Went out to Dover this afternoon in order to go on A.W.Smith's fishing excursion over to the cotages. The Alderson got us there at about four o'clock this evening and we started fishing at once. I only caught one fish this evening however. Bro. Cookman and Bradford Bowlby with his boy Allie were my fellow boat men. The latter two had a good catch this evening Weather very fine. {second page} May THURSDAY 9 1895 Slept with Albert Gilbert in the club house at the cottages last night. Got up at about three o'clock this morning and went to fishing. Astonishing to relate the fish seemed to bite as well as in the day time. Succeeded in catching about forty fish before the Alderson came for us. Were determined by the steamer geting on a sand-bar something like three or four hours. Got in to the Port at about six o'clock however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May FRIDAY 10 1895 Started at geting plum trees this forenoon. Found them in fairly good condition, the fibrous roots were rather dry and shriveled up however. Succeeded in geting something over twenty set out through out the day. It rather tedious hard work to set out fruit trees in our old sod, and our has to be so very particular about it. Had a short visit from our minister this evening. {second page} May SATURDAY 11 1895 Continued to plant out plum trees this forenoon most of the time. Rain fell part of the time preventing work. We washed sheep this afternoon with several of our near neighbors. Towards night it began to be cold. We seem likely to have a cold spell now of an uncertain length of time. Went out to Dover this evening after a couple of tree boxes, also some necessaries. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SUNDAY 12 1895 Went out to Quarterly meeting in Port Dover, this morning, takeing my mother with me. Bro. Cookman officiated for the last time, as our pastor. This being his last year. Had a very good time, the Lord being with us and that to own and to bless. Had dinner with bro William Smith after service. Weather has become very cold, when we consider the very high temperature we have had so long. {second page} May MONDAY 13 1895 Jim and I got started at our job of seting out plum trees this morning again. We succeeded in geting out some tw twenty three trees this forenoon. This afternoon I went up to Woodhouse chapel to attend our Quarterly business meeting. A goodly number was present It was decided by resolution that Port Dover and Woodhouse appointments be restored again to a circuit. Bro A.W. Smith fought against it tooth and nail. Took tea with unckle Holmes. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May TUESDAY 14 1895 Rain has been falling moderately most of the time to day. Our tree seting was compelled to lay over for another day as a consequence. The rain was much needed however and will do much good. The heavy frost frost of Sunday night last has done untold damage to garden truch. Do not think that anything else will be damaged. {second page} May WEDNESDAY 15 1895 Jim and I have been seting out plum trees in the orchard again to day. Succeeded in geting some forty more in the ground, leaving a small ballance for to-morrow. I have found on examination that the terrible freeze of Sunday night last has destroyed about all the plums and cherries for this year. Apples and pears are injured some and grapes a good deal. The latter may sprout out again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May THURSDAY 16 1895 We have kept on with our tree planting to day as usual. Have got pretty well along with our job so that to morrow we shall expect to get through, for this time. There has been a very decided change in the weather since the frost of Sunday night last. It is very cool and windy. My neighbour Mr James McBride has been telling me that such a change would come. {second page} May FRIDAY 17 1895 Jim has continued to help me to day as usual. We succeeded in geting our trees all set out this forenoon. This afternoon Jim and I have been fixing fences along the creek and at some other points where most needed. We find that our fences need but little repairing this spring which is not always the case. Weather quite comfortable and fine. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SUNDAY 19 1895 On account of rain last night and this forenoon we did not get out to church this forenoon as we intended doing. Maggie and I went out this evening however, there being a special song service in our church. Bro Cookman officiated. Was pleased to learn this evening that our request to have the circuit divided had been accomplished at the district meeting. {second page} May SATURDAY 18 1895 Have been very buisy to day with Jim's help drawing manure for the plum-trees just set out, and mulching them well. We succeeded in geting them all in good shape for growing thought it took us until night. Frank Marr and his Sister Bertha came this evening and are staying over night with us. There is some appearance of rain this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May MONDAY 20 1895 I have been very busily engaged at sundry jobs to day mostly at fixing fence however. The weather keeps quite cool with nightly frosts which have so far been harmless excepting the disastrous one of Sunday night now a week ago. Noticed to day that much damage had been done to the young clover in streaks besides wheat also in places. {second page} May TUESDAY 21 1895 Have been buisy this forenoon with Jim's help at picking up and burning brush from the orchard this afternoon. I went out to Dover and arround on a collecting tour for on Delivery account. We took tea at my friend W.J . Carpenters. Succeeded very well and will not have to got out again this year, I hope. Have been reading the Word with proffit of late, especially especialy re. the chastening of the Lord. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May WEDNESDAY 22 1895 My wife and I went up to Simcoe this forenoon for different purposes. One was to see about geting seed peas to sow the ten-acre field. Found them at Mr Edmonds in Simcoe. Made a bargain for eighteen Bu at 80 cts. Made out a paper at Wells & Innes for a small additional loan to cover contingencies arrising from the transferr of our load from the Co to private parties. {second page} May THURSDAY 23 1895 Have been very buisy as usual to day. Did some repairing in the house this afternoon. Besides have trimmed the young apple trees for this year. Worked this forenoon at repairing fence arround the door-yard most of the time. The seems to be warmer weather in store for us, For even to day we are having it very much milder than heretofore. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May FRIDAY 24 1895 Have been buisy to day as usual. This forenoon at sundry jobs and this afternoon at shearing sheep. Bro Cookman & his wife came at about four o'clock and put a stop to my sheep shearing. We were glad to see them however, for this will be our last pastoral visit from Bro Cookman it may be for all time. This being the close of his last year. {second page} May SATURDAY 25 1895 Worked most of the time to day at sheep-shearing. Had only five to do to day however. Have been harrowing the garden for a fiew potatoes this afternoon & geting the front garden ready to plant with corn as well. Awfords have been planting corn in the field by Jim Challands to day. The weather is somewhat warmer of late. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SUNDAY 26 1895 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing my wife and Mildred with me. Bro. Awford's family also went out takeing Bertha and Jim with them in our democrat. Bro Cookman officiated for the last time before conference, and we do not expect to hear him only once more. We are very sorry to see him go away. His ministry has been so acceptable. {second page} May MONDAY 27 1895 Have been working in the kitchen most of the time to day geting it partly ceiled up with thin pine lumber, instead of puting on plaster. My old friend G.W. Lemon came this evening, so I had to go to work at the Delivery papers at once. Have spent the evening at Home makeing very fair headway. Weather quite cool to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May TUESDAY 28 1895 Got through with my delivery papers this morning. I trust in a satisfactory way to all parties concerned. Maggie and I went up to unckle Holmes Matthews to day this being his seventy eighty seventh birthday. There was a large number of people present to celebrate the birthday of my dear old unckle. We came by Pt Dover, and went also. {second page} May WEDNESDAY 29 1895 Mr Awford went up to Simcoe to day after some seed peas. He also took a grist to mill for himself and us. I sent a feiw bushells of wheat with him which he old for me at a dollar per bushell. This is the first dollar wheat we have sold for some years, and seems something like. I have been very buisily engaged in the kitchen geting it plastered and ceiled up to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May THURSDAY 30 1895 Did not get Do done plastering in the our kitchen &c until nearly noon to day. This afternoon I have been planting early potatoes. My wife and Bertha have been papering the kitchen, and have just finished this evening. There is another change in the weather to report. It has become quite warm again as well as dry. {second page} May FRIDAY 31 1895 I prepared the front garden patch this morning for planting to corn and got the corn in this afternoon. Our friend Mr Reemer is with us this evening The weather is wonderfuly warm for this time of the year, as well as dry. There seems but little prospect of rain somehow. Awfords are begining to drill in the ten-acre field to peas to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SATURDAY 1 1895 Went up to Simcoe this forenoon takeing our wool crop with us. Sold the latter at the Woolen Mills at 20 c per pound. Exchanged eight pounds of wood for four pounds of stocking yard untwisted. Had dinner with G.W. Lemons, & spent some time over our Delivery returns. Drove on to Wyecombe and got there at about five o'clock, finding the folks at home. The weather is very warm, even sultry just now. {second page} June SUNDAY 2 1895 Spent the Sabbath with my wife's father and mother went to the Bethel church with them this afternoon, when we heard a local preacher John Holtby. The usual after service followed. Felt much edified in worshiping with this people. "The best of all was God's presence was with us. We came home after sundown, the weather being very hot through the day; but pleasant and cool at night with moonlight. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June MONDAY 3 1895 I have been buisily engaged to day at manuring our grape vines and some young fruit trees arround the house. Got all through this evening and ready for something else to morrow. The thermometer has registered ninety four degrees of heat in the shade to day. The ground is geting rather dry and rain is much wanted. A protracted summer drought seems to be in order. {second page} June TUESDAY 4 1895 I have been buisy geting up wood from the woods this afternoon with Jims help and part of the forenoon. Think that we have enough now to last us until Fall now excepting our threshing wood, which we purpose securing at once, so as to be in readiness when the time for useing it comes. There is much appearance of rain this evening and it is much needed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June WEDNESDAY 5 1895 We were blessed by a beautiful fall of rain this forenoon which was very much needed. Busied myself during the forenoon in making repairs of different kinds. Went down to John Marrs chopping this afternoon to get some threshing wood cut up ready to draw not being able to lay over and fences this Spring has shut us off from this usual source of supply. {second page} June THURSDAY 6 1895 Have been geting up wood from John Marrs chopping to day for threshing wood Jim has been helping me, Also George Awford. We have succeeded in geting up six loads behind the barn. The late rain had cleared away and another cool spell has followed almost Cool enough for frost There is a considerable injury to wheat reported by the late frost in different localities. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June FRIDAY 7 1895 Worked this forenoon at cuting and helping get up wood for Mr Awfords, his boy George having helped me get up threshing wood yesterday. Have been geting the wood from John Marrs chopping. This afternoon Jim and I have been getting out manure to put arround the young apple trees in the orchard This has been almost our first chance to do this work. {second page} June SATURDAY 8 1895 Have coupled our job of manuring young apple trees this afternoon with Jims help, after a long time. Went out to Port Dover this evening taking my mother with me. Had a letter from my old friend W J.W. Mackay of St Thomas stating that his only son had just died from the effects of Gas. Went out Find by to days papers that the price of wheat is still on the rise. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SUNDAY 9 1895 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing Bro. Awford with me. This is the first time since he came that he has attended our church in Port Dover. Bro Cookman officiated as usual Was pleased to hear that he would continue with us until the end of the month. Heard my old friend Bro Ebersole this evening. His subject was Have you recieved the Holy Ghost. {second page} June MONDAY 10 1895 Worked this forenoon at fixing fence accross the creek by McBrides with Jims help. This afternoon I have been digging a hole in the ground on the west side of our kitchen for a new cistern, the old one having given out entirely. The weather continues very warm and dry with but little appearance of rain. The Good Lord continues to comfort my poor soul with is presence. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June TUESDAY 11 1895 I have been digging for a cistern to day, succeeded in geting the large Blue oil barrel in place to night. The weather still keeps warm and dry. There is some appearance of rain to night however. We were fortunate in having in having two new cows to day. Have been looking for them to come in this long time, but in vain. "The Lord is my helper." Glory to His name. {second page} June WEDNESDAY 12 1895 Have been very buisily engaged at the cistern and contrary to my expectations it has taken until this evening to get it completed. Think however that my job is a rather permanent one. We seem likely to have rain soon there being every indication of it to night. Began feeding the two new calves tonight and had very good success with them, to start on. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June THURSDAY 13 1895 Finished cleaning up after digging our new cistern this forenoon This afternoon have been working at repairing the horse-rake preparitory to starting haying, which Mr Awford propose to do to morrow. They are begining this early in order to try to get some cloverseed from the field. The crop is a very light one, so light indeed that we fear being able to gather it with the horse rake. {second page} June FRIDAY 14 1895 I have been very buisy to day geting our old horse-rake fixed up for work. Had to put in two new shalves besides some other repairs. Went down to Jarvis this evening, to take little Flora to the horse doctor Was affraid of a rupture, from being hooked by a cross bull. the farrier assured us however that this was not the case. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SATURDAY 15 1895 Jim and I worked in the garden this forenoon at hoeing corn. This afternoon I went out to Dover, mostly to see about geting a note in the hands of Bro. Montgomery in proper shape to satisfy the latter. We had tea for the last time with our Dear Bro Cookman and family. We are so sorry to see them go. Went down to see the harbour works this evening. {second page} June SUNDAY 16 1895 We did not go out to church this morning as we intended doing our horses being rather disorganized for driving especially little Flora. Maggie and I went up to over to the Sunday School nearby and the remainder of the day have spent at home trying as best we could, to improve its precious moments. Bro Awford was over this evening and gave us the benefit of his company. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June MONDAY 17 1895 Jim and I have been hoeing corn in the garden by the road to day. Got our potato crop hoed also, by night. There seems to be no present indication of rain; but everything except hay seems to be growing notwithstanding. Awfords have finished cuting the clover-field back of their house for the first crop hoping to get a second crop for seed erelong. {second page} June TUESDAY 18 1895 Jim and I continued to dress out the garden and onion patch this forenoon. Got it done. So the former went to school again this afternoon, and I got started got another job Am making a new waggon tongue for one of our old waggons We have had only one waggon all the spring on account of two waggon tongues being entirely disabled, but now hope to have an other soon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June WEDNESDAY 19 1895 Have been exceedingly buisy to day, makeing and Ironing off a new waggon tongue. Got it done all right and a new stoneboat nearly completed as well. Am thankful off that while I was not able to get this jobs done in their propper time, four different reasons, an opportunity has come for geting them done before the very buisy season of haying and harvest. {second page} June THURSDAY 20 1895 Worked this forenoon at sundry jobs such as finishing the stoneboat &c. This afternoon I have been working on the sideroad with one team and Jim for driver. This being his first work on the road. As Mr Awford & his done one half of our road work this year we have only six to do ourselves. Rain began falling at about five o'clock & drove us away home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June FRIDAY 21 1895 On account of rain this forenoon, or rather the appearance of rain, for it did not come after all, we did not go on the road as we intended. But this afternoon Jim and I got at it again, in good earnest. Mr Awfords have about done their share of the road work this year. Our rain was a very meager one after all but will be a great benefit to growing crops. {second page} June SATURDAY 22 1895 It has taken Jim and I with one teem all the time to day to get in statute labour for this year. Am always relieved in my mind when this or even any other duty is performed Have been blessed in an unusual degree with the presence of my Father. The usual experience of the past has been mine today. His presence make my paradice & where He is is heaven. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SUNDAY 23 1895 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing my mother and Jim with me. Our dear Bro Cookman officiated for the last time in the morning service. The subject of discourse was The older brother of the prodigal son, of the parable given us by our blessed Saviour Some excellent lessons were given us in the discourse. {second page} June MONDAY 24 1895 I have been fixing fence along the East side of the New ground pasture field to day Mr Awford and John have been helping me. This forenoon however we worked awhile at spliting rails in the back woods to use in repairing fences arround the pasture field We were blessed with a beautiful shower of rain this morning. Just what was needed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June TUESDAY 25 1895 I have continued to work at fence - building and repairing until the middle of this afternoon, arround the new ground field - Mr Awford & John helping. Went to the blacksmith shop this afternoon to get repairs on the buggy &c. There still seems to be every appearance of rain but still it does not come. Am still in the enjoyment of a precious sense of acceptance with the Divine and Infinite. {second page} June WEDNESDAY 26 1895 Got started this afternoon at cuting the field back of the barn where we expected to have had Alsike, but owing to the peculiar seasons, last year and this, I do not think it worth cuting for seed, and scarcely worth cuting for hay, but as hay is going to be very scarce owing to the frost & dry weather it seems necessary to save all we can, even the poorest. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June THURSDAY 27 1895 I have been cuting hay in the field back of the barn to day, owing to the peculiar state of the crop from the frost and dry weather after, it is very hard to cut & the crop very light as well. Can scarcely cut an acre without grinding the mowing machine knives There has been showers to the north of us to day but none here. {second page} June FRIDAY 28 1895 I have continued to work away in the field back of the barn to day. Owing to the great difficulty of cuting have not made any great headway however. The field is only a little more than half done to night. We have had every appearance of rain to day but no rain has come. The greatest summer drought that we have ever seen, has come. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SATURDAY 29 1895 I kept on cuting in the field back of the barn this forenoon, but this afternoon I had Jim at work with the horse-rake while I have been cocking up the hay. We will have some hay after all, but not much alsike. The latter is both short and scatering, though evidently well filled. Did not got through until late this evening. {second page} June SUNDAY 30 1895 I went out to church this morning takeing my wife with me. The young man tried to preach to us on "Jesus wept" but I could scarely see that any points were made. I fear very much that this young man has been called to preach and yet he has put in his term of probation and is now going to college. My wife and mother went out to hear Bro Cookman this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July MONDAY 1 1895 I cut the remaining portion of the field back of the barn this forenoon. This afternoon I went out to Dover, takeing my wife and two children with me. There was a very large crowd of people gathered together there, it being Dominion Day. Was somewhat set back by a demand from F Kitchen through the clerk that the small ball. owing him be paid right away. {second page} July TUESDAY 2 1895 We finished rakeing and cocking up the remaining portion of the field back of the barn this forenoon Jim & I went out to Port Dover to accompany a small fishing party out in the lake in honour of our minister & his family on the eve of their departure. It was got up by my friend W.J.Carpenter. We had a very pleasant time, althoug some of us got quite sea sick, from rough seaing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July WEDNESDAY 3 1895 Got to work this morning at drawing in hay from the field back of our barn. Jim has been doing his first loading for me and is doing very well. Our hay is so very short and fine that we do not make much headway having only six small loads for our days work. The weather keeps very dry and warm in the daytime but rather cool at night. My mother had a quilting to day. {second page} July THURSDAY 4 1895 I have been very buisy geting in hay from the field back of the barn to day. Jim has been my only help & he does first rate for a boy of his age. We got in five loads to day and six yesterday. They were very small ones however. The hay being so short as to render it impossible to get heavy loads on the waggon. It still keeps very warm and dry, very good haying weather. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July FRIDAY 5 1895 Jim and I got in our last load from the field back of the barn except rakeings, to day. Rather this forenoon. This afternoon he has been rakeing over the field while I went out to Port Dover, takeing my mother with me. I succeeded in geting some eighteen dollars from Mr Lawson to pay a ball owing F. Kitchen. It did not quite complete the the job however. {second page} July SATURDAY 6 1895 We finished geting our rakeings from the field back of the barn safely housed this forenoon. We took more pains than common on account of the great scarcety of hay. Went out to town this afternoon takeing my mother with me. Went to Mr P. Lawsons for a small loan to cover Fred Kitchens ball Did not get quite enough however, I afterwards found and was sorry. Some four dollars are still behind. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SUNDAY 7 1895 Owing to the very heated state of the air & not feeling very well I did not go out to hear our new minister to day Bro Awford went and was much pleased with him. We went over to the church at home this evening however and heard a young Bro Templeton preach very acceptably. This evening The Bro. prayed for rain in his closing prayer and very appropriately it seemed to me. United prayer must bring the blessing down. {second page} July MONDAY 8 1895 Worked this forenoon at sundry jobs, delayed going to cuting hay in the orchard on account of the occasional sprinkle of rain until this afternoon; but, the rain failed to come after all. Cleaned up the last of our wheat and sent it to the mill this afternoon. Was able to let Mr Awfords have six bushells for their bread besides about eight bushells for our own. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July TUESDAY 9 1895 Have been moving hay in the orchard to day, the crop is an exceedingly light one however, and cut very hard. We have it all cut but about an acre to night. Wheat harvest is upon us, & would almost do to cut to morrow. Rain has failed to come again it has cleared off and become quite cool. The drought has made havoc in general of the hay crop & pasture. {second page} July WEDNESDAY 10 1895 I just about finished cuting hay in the orchard this forenoon, & Jim has been rakeing up this afternoon with the horse-rake. I have also been cultivating potatoes and corn this afternoon. Was just informed of the sudden death of old Hugh Pascoe who has lived near us for some years He was a drinking man & I fear was poorly prepared for the change. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July THURSDAY 11 1895 Jim and I have been working away at our haying as usual to day. I have been mowing arround the fences with the scythe this afternoon, while Jim has been rakeing and cocking up for me as fast as I could cut. We were blessed with a beautiful shower of rain this afternoon, which has freshened up everything greatly. {second page} July FRIDAY 12 1895 Have been working away with all our might to day, cuting the swale in front of orchard. Got it all cut and had a fine crop there too. Jim has been rakeing and puting up for me as fast as I could cut with the scythe. Had a short call from our old neighbour boy Willie Ebersole this afternoon. It is twenty years since he left us and he has now become a minister of the gospel. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SATURDAY 13 1895 We were blessed with a rain this morning and last night which rather hindered our haying, so I went up to Renton after twine before-noon. Got one hundred lbs of Brantford twine at $7.50 per 100 lbs. payable first Oct. We got the hay in this afternoon from the orchard Had about two loads of very good hay. George Awford has been helping us get it drawn & in barn. {second page} July SUNDAY 14 1895 Took my wife and mother with me out to Dover this morning to church as usual. We heard our new minister Rev Mr Bennet for the first time as our pastor. He seems to be an able speaker in different ways, not in appearance however, for his is rather insignificant as to the latter particular. Heard our old neighbour boy Willie Ebersole this evening. He is quite a preacher also. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July MONDAY 15 1895 I have been working all the forenoon at geting the binder ready for harvest Succeeded in geting to work with it this afternoon on the hill in the field by McBrides Made very good headway for the first. George Awford has been helping me in harvest to day. He has used the cradle and raked and bound mostly on the steep hilsides. {second page} July TUESDAY 16 1895 On account of rain we did not do anything at our harvest this forenoon; but this afternoon we have been seting up sheaves Jim and I, while George has been cuting with the cradle when we could not work the binder and binding it by hand: The rain has thoroughly wet the ground and that for the first time since more than a year ago some of our neighbours say. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July THURSDAY 18 1895 Have been buisly engaged to day in cuting the field of wheat next to McBrides to day. George Awford has been seting up sheaves for me, all day. We have left about a half days cuting for to morrow in this field. Where the wheat is ripe it begins to shell some, but there are a great many green spots in both fields. The precious Saviour has been my strength and stay. His promise to come int unto us and to sup with us has been in some measure verified of late. {second page} July FRIDAY 19 1895 We began working the binder this morning in the field next to McBrides. The ground was rather wet but soon dried off. Succeeded in geting the field about half done to night. Had a serious time in geting the binder adjusted for the very short wheat. It is not all that way, however; but a considerable proportion of it is. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July FRIDAY 19 1895 Finished cuting the field by McBrides with the old binder this afternoon. Got moved over to the other field in time to cut an acre or two besides. George and John cut arround the front field by the church this forenoon and bound it up for me. Mr Awford has bee shocking up all day and all that is cut has been shocked up. We have still some seven or eight acres to cut yet and it is raining tonight. {second page} July SATURDAY 20 1895 On account of a heavy rain that came last night we were not able to continue our harvest work to day. I have been doing the necessary work however and this afternoon have been cuting some with the cradle, geting ready for the binder in the front field by the store. Had a visit from Mrs and Mr Clarke to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SUNDAY 21 1895 Went out to our usual morning service in Port Dover this morning takeing all except my mother with me. The sermon was short and to the point. The lesson taught was a good one and seemed to fit my Case. Text "And when the evening was come men came a rich man of Arimathea". The minister pointed out that God always provided for any emergency, at the right time in the lives of His people that put their trust in Him. {second page} July MONDAY 22 1895 The ground being rather wet for harvest work we did not get started until this afternoon. George Awford has been helping me for the afternoon. Got along nicely & we are expecting to be ready to draw in our wheat after to morrow. Our front field is quite a good deal better than the field by McBrides for this time. Some prospect of fare weather now. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July TUESDAY 23 1895 I have been busy with the binder again to day geting the remaining field all cut and up in shock by this evening. George Awford has helped me as usual. We have been geting ready for drawing in our wheat with two teems this to morrow, since our days work was done, repairing the old rack &c. Am satisfied with the goodness of His House, and merciful care, from day to day. {second page} July WEDNESDAY 24 1895 We have been drawing in wheat from the field by McBrides to day. Succeeded in geting in our twenty loads by night. Have had Mr Awford and his two boys helping us to do we have used two waggons, Jim has helped me in the barn. Rain has come again to night and our wheat drawing will be likely to cease for a day or so. An intense desire prevades my soul to spend all my days only for Him. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July THURSDAY 25 1895 On account of the rain that fell last night we were not able to get to work at our wheat hauling until this afternoon. Had Jim rakeing this forenoon however while I went arround seting up sheaves. Our usual help came to our assistance this afternoon, and we succeeded in geting ten more loads safely housed with their help. {second page} July FRIDAY 26 1895 We got to work again this morning at drawing in wheat. Succeeded in geting all through except a part of the rakeings. We had forty loads altogether except the rakeings. Mr Awford and his boys helped as usual until about three o'clock this afternoon when we finished. Feel very thankful for these harvest mercies and blessings. Surely God is good to his people. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SATURDAY 27 1895 On account of the fine shower that fell last night we left off working at our harvest to day. Got ready this forenoon, and this afternoon Maggie and the children went with me up to Wyecombe, on a visit to my wife's Father's. Arrived there safely at about dark, finding the old folks well and glad to see us. Found them in a rather discouraged state from poor crops. {second page} July SUNDAY 28 1895 We have enjoyed the Sabbath with our dear relations very much. Got all ready for church but, my brother Will came & we thought best not to go. Drove over to Delhi in time for the evening service however and went to the Presbyterian church with Will's. Felt somewhat edified with the discourse of the brother that preached, even if he did read his sermon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July MONDAY 29 1895 Wife and I stayed with John's last night and this morning I went out back of Delhi with Will. Noticed the effects of the late drought everywhere. The rains have evidently come in time to save the potato crop as well as corn & hungarian grass &c. We came home this afternoon calling a short time in Simcoe. Found my old friend G.W. Lemon in a very depressed state of health. {second page} July TUESDAY 30 1895 I have been cuting grass arround the field by McBrides to day. Have had Sam Sterling helping me. We succeeded in geting done cuting and part of it put up ready to draw. Our old friend Mrs D.W. Horton came to visit us this afternoon & took tea with us. She reports Mr Horton being quite poorly. Another fine rain came last night and everything is growing finely. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July WEDNESDAY 31 1895 Have been geting in our wheat rakeing to day. Had Sam Starling to help us until it was done, which was at noon. I have been cuting out fence corners this afternoon and cocking up what was cut yesterday in the big field by McBrides. The weather is quite cool, just now, some indications of a frost; but it may not come. {second page} August THURSDAY 1 1895 I have been working as hard as ever, trying to get the fence corners cut out and some patches in the front garden where there is some grass and weeds that will make good hay. My only help to work has been Jim. He has been cocking up wheat I cut yesterday. The Good Lord has been with me to day. I do so desire to walk with Him continualy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August FRIDAY 2 1895 I have been cuting out fence corners to day as usual of late. Have also been cuting the grass in the yard arround the house intending to make hay out of it for feeding horses. The crop is everywhere a poor one; but then we get some hay besides the cuting of stray weeds which are thus prevented from going to seed. It also makes the place look much more tidy. {second page} August SATURDAY 3 1895 Owing to a rain last night wed could not get to work at drawing our hay until this afternoon so I kept on cuting until noon. We have succeeded this afternoon, Jim and I, in geting all the hay drawn from the different fences & garden patches that I have been nearly a week cuting with the scythe. But of course the crop was a very light one, and not unlike the hay cut in June for size &c. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SUNDAY 4 1895 Went out to the Quarterly meeting in Port Dover takeing my wife and mother with Mildred along. Had a rather enjoyable season together waiting upon the Lord. The ministers text "Hitherto Thous has helped me", seemed very appropriate. It suited our case any way. Had dinner at Mrs Clarkes on the way home. We met Mr D.W. Horton & wife there. The former is quite unwell. {second page} August MONDAY 5 1895 Spent the forenoon in geting ready to plough which I did this afternoon in the field back of the barn. The ground is rather hard to plough in places but is moist after all. Mr Awford has just finished ploughing his new ground field to day. He intends sowing that field to wheat as well as the ten-acre field. This will make some twenty six acres in all. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August TUESDAY 6 1895 Got started in good time with the plough this morning; but on account of a shower had to quit about ten. Did not work more than half the time this afternoon from the same cause. We were surprised to day just a little before noon to see my neice Leilia, now Mrs R. Shearer, turn up. Her husbands two sisters brought her down. We were very glad to see her, after her long absence. She now lives in Milwaukee Wis. {second page} August WEDNESDAY 7 1895 Have been very buisy with the plough in the field back of the barn to day. On account of laying off for to morrow thought best to do all I could to day. Leilia has been with us and they have all been buisy geting things in readiness for a pick-nic to morrow out to Port Dover. We expect to see Robert and his people there. This will be our only chance at present. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August THURSDAY 8 1895 According to Leilia's wish we all went out to Port Dover this forenoon in order to spend the day there pick-nicing. Leilias husband Dr. Robert Shearer with his brothers sisters and parents were there besides quite a number of our other friends and relatives. So we had a very pleasant day altogether. Was very favourably impressed with the Doctors family and am inclined to think we will have to visit them. {second page} August FRIDAY 9 1895 Got to work again at my ploughing in the field back of the barn this morning. Have had a very warm day, so that it was impossible to make much headway. It has looked like rain nearly all day; but only a few sprinkles have come so far. The Lord has been a comfort to my poor soul again to day. Am so thankful to have found such a friend. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SATURDAY 10 1895 I worked at ploughing in the field back of the barn this forenoon as usual. This afternoon I went up to the oat meal mill and had Jim to rool what had already been ploughed in my absence. There seems likely to be very good crops of corn, potatoes and peas after all the long summer's drought. These crops are growing very rapidly just now. {second page} August SUNDAY 11 1895 Went out to church this morning as usual, takeing Bertha and Jim with me. We were caught in a shower when going out and, in a very heavy thunder storm when comeing home. Were fortunate in not geting wet however. The young minister from Walsh officiated in our church; our own minister haveing gone to Walsh to hold Quarterly meeting, the young man not being ordained. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August MONDAY 12 1895 Got started at the plough again this morning in good time. There was a very havy shower this forenoon which made the ploughing go much better afterwards. The rains are having their effect upon all our late crops and it seems likely that they will average pretty well after all. Have rejoiced in God my Saviour while at my work to day. He owns me as His child. {second page} August TUESDAY 13 1895 My ploughing still keeps me buisy, and seems likely to for some little time to come. The late rains have had a very good effect on the soil for ploughing, and on account of this the labour is not nearly so great as it would have been, if the dry weather had continued until the present. It is very warm also, as well as wet. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August WEDNESDAY 14 1895 Ploughed most of the forenoon in the field back of the barn as usual. At about eleven o'clock AM my old friend W. J Carpenter, with his wife and mother came to visit us. I set Jim to work with the teem afterwards rooling and harrowing with the disc. So have had a nice visit as well as rest from with these dear friends. Had a call from Mrs Arila Leaves this evening. {second page} August THURSDAY 15 1895 Have been trying my best to make up for last time yesterday. Did not finish my ploughing as I expected however; but got about all done but the headlands. The weather is very warm just now, especially for working a teem; and flies very bad. Mrs Leaves an old favourite of mine came to visit us last evening. She now lives in Toronto. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August FRIDAY 16 1895 I finished my job of ploughing the field back of the barn this forenoon or rather this morning, for Jim got the ball. of it rolled by noon. He has been driving the disc harrow for me this afternoon in the same field, and is geting along nicely. I have been doing some repairs on a harrow this afternoon geting it ready for use on our wheat field. {second page} August SATURDAY 17 1895 I went down to Wilson Porters this morning to help thresh. Have been helping them all day. There was a terriffic thunder storm this afternoon however that hindered us some. Frank Chrysler's hog barn was struck by lightning, set on fire and burned up with three hoggs. It happened that no other buildings were buildings were burned; though very nearly . The large Carr ferry steamer Shenango No 1 Came over this afternoon for the first time. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SUNDAY 18 1895 Went out to Port Dover this morning as usual takeing my wife and daughter with me. George was here and wanted to go home so we took him along also. Had a very plain discourse from our minister as usual this morning. This time about "It is good, for us to be here", He did not forget to show that the horse race & pleasure dance were bad places to be on account of bad company. {second page} August MONDAY 19 1895 I helped Wilson Porter thresh again this forenoon, makeing a day and a half altogether. His wheat turned out much better than he expected, having gone some twenty one bushells per acre. Should be very thankful if ours should go this much. The weather has become much cooler and was very windy to day. I have been harrowing this afternoon most of the time in the field back of the barn. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August TUESDAY 20 1895 I have been ploughing or rather harrowing the field back of the barn to day. The ground works remarkably well, owing no doubt to the long & very unusual summer drought It takes a good deal of harrowing to get it down however. Had a visit from Mrs Thomas Stringer or now Mrs Blakie this evening. She is rather anxious about us it seems. {second page} August WEDNESDAY 21 1895 I finished up harrowing the field back of the barn this forenoon This afternoon I started ploughing, a part of the bull pasture where we intend seting out fruit trees &c. Found the ground in good shape for ploughing, although a sod of more than forty years standing. Do not remember the time when this little field was ploughed. Weather very nice and cool. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August THURSDAY 22 1895 Ploughed this forenoon in the bull pasture field as usual. Owing to the shape of the field I find it rather tedious. This afternoon I took my wife and children out to town, to see the new transport, Shenango No 1. for the first time. This is her second trip over however. Was deeply impressed with the ponderous size and fine steem engines and other equipment of the new boat. An excursion came over to day. {second page} August FRIDAY 23 1895 It has actualy taken me all day to finish ploughing the northern portion of the bull pasture. It has never been ploughed before, my mother says. My father had it sown to wheat once and since then it has been into grass, it must be more than forty years now since the first crop. The weather has been quite warm to day, and the sweat has come to our brow. Have been passing through a severe ordeal to day on line of a family Jan. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SATURDAY 24 1895 Got started to work with the roller where I have been ploughing lately; but soon a shower of rain came & we did not do anything more for the day. I have had plenty of other work however. Have been cuting back our young peach trees according to directions of experienced growers. Maggie and I went out to town this afternoon, Called to see the threshers onthe way home. {second page} August SUNDAY 25 1895 Owing to one of Jobs Comforters having visited me in a rather painful part of the body I did not think best to go to church this morning but sent most of the other members of the family Maggie and I went over to hear Rev Bro Ebersole however, who comences his years pastorate in our neighbourhood to day. Believe him to be a good meaning brother and hope to see much good result from his work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August MONDAY 26 1895 I have continued to work with the teem to day as usual. Finished rolling and harrowing the ground accross the lane from the house this forenoon This afternoon have been harrowing the field back of the barn with the disc Found the grass comeing up in great shape Have been realising in some measure the goodness of God to me. Would like to be more thankful. {second page} August TUESDAY 27 1895 I have as usual been working with the teem to day. The field back of the barn is engaging my attention just now. The grass is very hard to keep down owing mostly to the late frequent rains. Maggie and the children with Bertha went up to unckle Robert Culvers to day. They report the family all well and having had a nice visit. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August WEDNESDAY 28 1895 Have continued to work at discing the field back of the barn to day. Did not succeed in geting over the field although I fully expect to. It has been very warm, even sultry, and the flies very bad on the horses. There is another beautiful shower come to us to night and vegetation is progressing rapidly. {second page} August THURSDAY 29 1895 On account of rain last night it was impossible to finish my job of discing the field back of the barn. So Jim and I have been piling manure in the barn-yard. This afternoon we got out a few loads to the hill back of the drive-barn where we purpose makeing a garden for different products - mostly southern Sweet Corn. Maggie went out after Maude Crysler this afternoon who is now visiting us. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August FRIDAY 30 1895 I have continued to work at geting out manure to the hill back of the drive-barn to day as usual. We are anxious to get the barn yard cleaned up for the new straw stack, before the threshers come. The weather has become quite warm since the rain, and vegetation continues to make rapid growth. {second page} August SATURDAY 31 1895 I went up to Simcoe this forenoon. Took a {illegible} of butter to the market in hopes of selling for money. Stayed there for an hour or more after which I took it to the store after all; but got the money all the same. Had some business at the Bank which being transacted, I arrived at home a little after noon. Have been geting out manure from the barn-yard again this afternoon. Went up to Cryslers to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SUNDAY 1 1895 Took my mother and the two children Jim & Dottie with me to church this morning. Had an old pastors colleagues Bro Prudham to preach to us which he did very acceptably. Had an excellent fellow-ship-meeting after the preaching service with a very large attendance. The other members of the family went out to church this evening. {second page} September MONDAY 2 1895 We have been geting our barnyard cleaned up this forenoon Jim has been helping me. This afternoon I have been working with the disc harrow on the field back of the barn. Have had a very serious time trying to kill the grass. The frequent rains have been the principal cause however The big Shenango No 1 took out a large excursion to Conayot to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September TUESDAY 3 1895 Have been very buisy with the teem to day trying to get over the field back of the barn with the disc Harrow. Got nearly done this evening with this job. It seems likely that we will be able to subdue the grass pretty well after all if we keep on Maud Chrysler has been visiting us lately. {second page} September WEDNESDAY 4 1895 I have been harrowing in the field back of the barn this forenoon and this afternoon I have had Jim driving the teem. Maggie went to the train at Jarvis this morning after her cousin Ida & her husband W. Booth. I took the latter down to the port this afternoon to see the big Steamer Got quite a ducking while there. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September THURSDAY 5 1895 Did not work this forenoon on account of the wet weather. It has continued to be wet and lowery all day. Our friend Mr Wallace and Mrs Ida Booth who came yesterday Ha have been with us to day & I have visited with them most of the time. They went away this evening however for Jarvis Toronto, Maggie took them down to Jarvis. The threshers came to night. {second page} September FRIDAY 6 1895 We have been threshing our wheat to day John & Jame Feargue have been our threshers. Their machine went of well and did good work. Had the following hands to help, vis - Addam Frollick, W. Porter's man, Thos. Jackson's man, Mr Awford & his two boys Mr Starlings Son Sam and our two selves. Our wheat turned out much better than I expected. Had 560 Bu of wheat from the machine, very good wheat. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SATURDAY 7 1895 Jim and I worked in the barn this forenoon, mostly at cleaning up a small load of wheat for a grist, and some of the load to sell. Just as I was ready to start Thomas Jackson came for some wheat for seed. I let him have a little over twenty five bushells. Took my load to Mr Shaws Mill & sold it there for fifty six cents per bushell. {second page} September SUNDAY 8 1895 Owing to a sore eye which came mostly from the dust in threshing I did not get out to church this morning as we wished. The day has been one of blessing however and, to God my exceeding joy, my soul has not ceased to offer praise for His great goodness to me. Went over to hear our young brother Ebersole this evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September MONDAY 9 1895 I went up to Lynn Valley this afternoon mostly to take a small load of wheat. Could not sell it there however so I took it to Simcoe and sold it for the same as recieved in Port Dover on Saturday last, vis - fifty six cents. Got caught in the rain on the way up but managed to get shelter. Had the Satisfaction of settling at least two small debts to day. {second page} September TUESDAY 10 1895 Went out to town this forenoon Wife & I prepared a couple of bushells of onions & I took them out to sell which I succeeded in doing to Mr Thompson for 90c in Coal Oil. Had the privilege of paying a couple more of my small but too numerous debts. Got a clear receipt from the Clerk for F. Kitchen who sued me last spring. This I consider a great deliverance from my Heavenly Father. This was my first suit & I hope will be the last D.V. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September WEDNESDAY 11 1895 Jim and I have been helping Mr Awford thresh his oats and peas this afternoon; or rather to day. We threshed five hundred of oats this after forenoon and seventy eight bushells of peas this afternoon Promised George Ryerse four or five loads of straw from the old stack by the ten-acre field at one dollar per load. He takes it this Fall and leaves the manure on the ground. Am writing to Mr Mackay for an agency to night. {second page} September THURSDAY 12 1895 Got to work at my old job of with the teem to day. Have been discing the field back of the barn to day. John Belbec was here to day and got thirty five Bushells of wheat. He agreed to pay for it by the first of April the same as I sold the ball. of wheat for. If my unckle George Matthews does not pay for the sawing by that time he is to keep his pay from the proceeds of wheat. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September FRIDAY 13 1895 I have continued to be very buisy with the teem as usual geting the field back of the barn ready to sow. The field is so grassy in places that I will have to go over it twice with the disc and once with the harrow, and probably with the roller before sowing Learned to night the Mr Clarke who married Mr David Jackson's widdow some years ago died this morning. {second page} September SATURDAY 14 1895 Nearly finished discing the field back of the barn for the last time this forenoon. Jimy got through with it and began harrowing this afternoon, while I went out to town. While there I called on the minister and did an errend for Mrs Clarke. Went over to the latters place this evening after Maggie who has been helping them to day. Mr Clarkes daughter Mrs Diffen came home with us to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SUNDAY 15 1895 My mother and I went over to Thomas Jacksons this morning for the funeral of the late Mr Clarke Our minister was there and conducted the service both in the house and at the church in Port Dover. The burial took place at the new cemetery above the village there was quite a large congregation in the church. David Horton was at Jacksons sick with a diarhea. {second page} September MONDAY 16 1895 I have been buisy again to day, with the teem trying to get the field back of the barn ready to drill. It has taken about all day to get it harrowed once for the last time. Think now that it will have to be rolled before drilling, to prevent puting in tood deep. Had James C. Holcomb to dinner with us to day. He was on his way to his home in Buffalo. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September TUESDAY 17 1895 I have been very buisy to day geting the field back of the barn rolled ready to sow with wheat to morrow. Fear however that I will be disappointed as the weather seems like rain. Mr Horton who came on Saturday last from Simcoe to Mrs Clarkes sick is in a very critical state of health he will never get up from his bed again alive. Went down this evening to see him. {second page} September WEDNESDAY 18 1895 Have been working at cuting corn most of the time to day. This forenoon it was too wet to do anything most of the time. Heard this afternoon that my old and highly respected friend D.W. Horton of North Pelham had died at his sisters residence, Mrs Clarkes at night A.M to day. Mrs Horton and Laverne came last night and were in time to see last of the dear life that had fled. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September THURSDAY 19 1895 I have been away nearly all day, attending the preliminary funeral of our dear friend the late D.W. Horton. We met at the house, Thos. Jacksons where our Bro. died, at eleven o'clock A.M. After a short service by our minister, we conveyed the corpse to Jarvis, on the way to North Pelham where he lately resided. I felt it a privilege to act as one of the bearers, which I did. Mr Horton was in his sixty eighth year. {second page} September FRIDAY 20 1895 I have been working with the spring tooth cultivator on the field back of the barn where we want to sow wheat. This is the third time that this field has been prepared for seed and were prevented from sowing by rain. Hope to get it in this time however. The weather is very warm as well as moist, so everything is growing nicely for the time of year. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SATURDAY 21 1895 Jim and I have been working with all our might to day, trying to get the field back of the barn drilled in to wheat. We succeeded in geting all done but about an acre. It did not cover as well as I would like. The grassy nature of the soil being much against doing a good job. Do not suppose we we will get any great crop on account of this grass. {second page} September SUNDAY 22 1895 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing my wife and Jim with me. Did not enjoy the service as much as other times. But feel that God has forgotten to be gracious to me. Went over to the neighbouring church in the evening. There seems to be some indications of good being done by the young minister lately arrived, W.Ebersole is his name. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September MONDAY 23 1895 Finished drilling the field back of the barn this forenoon. Got it furrowed out and the ditches partly cleaned. Jim helped me this forenoon; but this afternoon he went to school again. The weather has changed again to day. From summer heat it has become delightfuly cool and pleasant. We had a visit from our old friend & neighbour Peter Ryerse to day. {second page} September TUESDAY 24 1895 Have been cleaning ditches in the field back of the barn most of the time to day. Had Mrs and Mr Thos. Pickergill of Wyecombe here to dinner, so had to spend two or three house with them. They were on their way to Selkirk for a visit. The way seems strewn with difficulties just now owing to the low price of wheat, Scarcely know what to do. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September WEDNESDAY 25 1895 Went up to Simcoe to day takeing Maggie with me. Went to my unckle Daniels for dinner. Took a couple of bushells of onions with us but could not find sale for them in any of the groceries. Got our business all done that we went for. Weather still very warm & rather damp. Awfords finished sowing wheat to day. {second page} September THURSDAY 26 1895 Worked this forenoon at cleaning up a load of wheat. Took it to Jarvis this afternoon & sold at fifty eight cents. I found a new buyer there whose name was Smith. He is the miller I rather like him. Mr L.B. Fol(illegible) was here to day and I finaly concluded to allow him seventeen dollars for the Jackson ball. on his note. There was a heavy wind & rain storm last night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September FRIDAY 27 1895 Jim and I worked this morning at geting our second load of wheat ready for market. We got about done by school time. Sold in Jarvis the same as yesterday. I went out to Dover this evening to attend the Forresters lodge. There was a matter of considerable importance discussed vis the prompt payment of dues. It was decided to suspend all delinquents more than one month in arears. {second page} September SATURDAY 28 1895 As Mr Awford wanted to take a load of peas to Jarvis this forenoon I did not try to go myself with wheat. Have been most of the time cuting corn, but did not get done. Went out to Port Dover this evening after my dear old friend L.G.Morgan, whose periodical visits are much appreciated by all of us. The weather is becomeing somewhat more seasonable than of late. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SUNDAY 29 1895 Owing to rain that has been falling this forenoon and part of the afternoon we did not get out to church as is our custom, to day. Have had the company of my old schoolmate and friend Mr L.G.Morgan of the Port Dover "Maple Leaf" to day which is always interesting notwithstanding his deafness There is not much lack of spiritural mindedness in my friend either. {second page} September MONDAY 30 1895 Took my friend L.G. Morgan, home this morning. The rain of yesterday has left the roads somewhat muddy. Have been cuting corn the remainder of the day. Succeeded in geting all done by night. The weather has become quite cold and almost wintry. Had our first snow and sleet storm to day. It did not last long however. So far there has been not frost to speak of. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October TUESDAY 1 1895 Got a load of wheat ready for Jarvis this forenoon but had to put off takeing until too morrow as Mr Awford was away with the waggon. Have been buisy at other work during the remaining part of the day. We are having a return of pleasant weather much sooner than we expected. It is very fine just now. {second page} October WEDNESDAY 2 1895 I went down to Jarvis this forenoon with my third load of wheat Found that the price had improved a couple of cents per Bu. since I was down last. Went this afternoon up to Simcoe this afternoon to see after my sale notes, and to pay some other accounts &c. Found that there were several who had not paid their notes; but hope they will be all right. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October THURSDAY 3 1895 Have been busying myself arround home to day. Worked this forenoon at the onions, geting another batch of them ready for market. This afternoon I have been helping John Awford fix fence on the south end of the New ground field. Went over to prayer-meeting at the neighboring church. We had a grand time together. But a small number present. {second page} October FRIDAY 4 1895 Started off this morning to see Mr L.B. Folmsbee and Mr Wm Hammond. These two men having notes that are still unpaid. Did not succeed in finding them however. Succeeded in disposing of a couple more bushells of onions besides doing some other business. The weather is very fine just now; but cool. The approach of winter is foreshadowed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SATURDAY 5 1895 Have been working at the onions mostly this forenoon, geting some more of them ready for the market. Went out to Dover this afternoon takeing my mother with me and what onions we could carry. The general onion crop is so abundant this Fall fall that the market is very low and hard to find for Onions. Price per bu 50c & trade at that. {second page} October SUNDAY 6 1895 Went out to church this morning takeing Jim with me. Had an excellent discourse from our own minister who officiated. As my mother had been staying over night at Mrs Sandy Lawsons we took dinner there on the road home. Went over to the neighbouring church this evening takeing my wife with me. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October MONDAY 7 1895 I went up to Simcoe to day, takeing my wife with me. She concluded to stay with Florence and the latter is to take her up to Delhi to morrow. She proposes staying away until Thursday next. Succeeded in geting a stage further with my settlements to day. Payment of notes is complete except about four still behind Weather is till warm & no frost. {second page} October TUESDAY 8 1895 Have been buisy to day as usual at sundry jobs Got started this afternoon at picking apples for the first. Went out to Dover this evening to look after some small matters. We seem likely to have cooler weather now from this on. Had our first call from our new minister this evening. Am still marketing onions at 50 c per bu when I have a chance. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October WEDNESDAY 9 1895 Jim and I cleaned up a load of wheat this forenoon or rather this morning, and this afternoon I took it down to Jarvis. Sold this load to Ivey and Allen and recieved a cent more than the former. They have just lately started buying. The roads are very fine just now and there could not be a better time for drawing away grain. The only hindrance is the rather low price for which we have to sell. {second page} October THURSDAY 10 1895 I went down to Thomas Jacksons to help him thresh this morning. Stayed until about the middle of the afternoon when the machine broke down and we had to quit. I went up to Simcoe this evening after my wife. Found here there waiting to come home with me. Have been rather unwell of late owing to symtoms of a billious attack. Noticed by the papers this evening that wheat is still rising slowly in price. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October FRIDAY 11 1895 Have been unwell through last night from a sort of billious attack, so could not go down to Thomas Jackson's to help him finish threshing to day as I had intended. Sent Jim instead. Have been picking apples part of the time to day. The Vet. Surgeon Dr Coleman of Jarvis came to dehorn & ring our durham bull to day. He did a very good job for us for which I paid him a dollar. {second page} October SATURDAY 12 1895 Owing to rain that has been falling most of the time to day and last night our work to day has been mostly inside. Got started again this evening at picking apples however. Recieved a lot of papers from Mr Mackay with refference to my trees bought last spring, and the agency that I have proposed to take for him through the Winter at selling nursery stock. Wanted to pay as far as possible for my plum trees in this way. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SUNDAY 13 1895 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing my wife and Bertha with me. Our own minister was with us to day; and we felt well repaid for going out through the mud. We had our monthly fellowship meeting to day and quite a large number remained. I went over to Mr Ebersoles meeting this evening. Always feel blessed in attending his services. {second page} October MONDAY 14 1895 I have been picking apples this forenoon; but this afternoon I went up to Simcoe to see about some notes that are still unpaid at the bank. It happens that there only three however, These notes aggregate over fifty dollars though. The Lord has been very gracious to us this Fall in delivering us in some measure, from some troublesome debts. The low price of wheat seemed to be against us. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October TUESDAY 15 1895 Owing to a shower of rain last night I have been digging potatoes this forenoon; but this afternoon returned to picking apples again. and Maggie has been helping me. We feel highly favoured to have such an abundance crop of apples for this year. There are a great many even of our neighbours who have scarcely an apple. {second page} October WEDNESDAY 16 1895 Have been trying my best to get the apples gathered of late. Made some considerable headway to day though far from being done. The weather has been rather disagreeable owing to high winds & an occasional shower of rain. Have had unusual access to the Father by His Spirit of late. My petitions seem to go right into His presence. Glory be to His Name. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October THURSDAY 17 1895 My wife and I have been working away at picking apples to day. Our job is drawing near to a close, and we are thankful. The weather has been very cold and windy to day with an occasional shower of rain. The Simcoe Show took place to day and I fancy their crowd would not be very large. Am still enjoying much confidence in God the Almighty. He is my deliverer & guide. {second page} October FRIDAY 18 1895 I finished digging our crop of potatoes to day. Got through about the middle of the afternoon. Have since been picking apples which is also nearly complete. Our apple crop for this year will amount to more than sixty bushells, and very good quality. Had a young Mr Simpson here to day who is a traveling agent for Morris, Stone & Willington of Font Hill Nurseries. He asked me to Deliver for him next Spring in Port Dover. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SATURDAY 19 1895 Finished gathering our apple crop for the year to day; or rather this forenoon. This afternoon Jim and I have been geting up a load of wood, our supply having run out. Went out to Port Dover this evening Maggie and I , There being some little errends to look after. The weather has been very cold and windy of late, almost incessantly. {second page} October SUNDAY 20 1895 Went out to meeting this morning as usual, takeing my mother and wife with me. Felt greatly benefitted by the service throughout. The minister preached from the calamity that fell on Job from the enemy of mankind. Surely He will be arround about His people for evermore". Maggie & I went down to W. Porters this evening to visit his wife who has to the hospital lately. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October MONDAY 21 1895 Got started at husking corn to day for the first. I find that the crop turns out as well as expected. The windy weather still continues, and is very disagreeable, for husking corn especialy. Mr Awford's are digging potatoes; and they find them an excellent crop, both in quantity and quality. {second page} October TUESDAY 22 1895 Have continued to work away at my corn-husking as usual to day. We were favoured with a visit from, Mrs Francis Marr & Mr Marr to day. Did not spend much time with them however. The weather keeps cool and very windy through the day. It has been good for me to wait up-on my God to-day. He has been exceedingly precious to my poor soul. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October WEDNESDAY 23 1895 Maggie and I went down to Jarvis this forenoon, to do a little tradeing &c. I have been husking corn this afternoon again as usual. Found in Jarvis to day that the price of wheat had somewhat improved of late, It is now sixty six cents per bu. The price of apples is also much better than I expected Fifty cents per Bu. {illegible} the common price. {second page} October THURSDAY 24 1895 Have been very buisy to day at husking corn as usual. Succeeded in geting all done but three or four {illegible}. Have had a very windy day, in fact it is this way every day of late. Went over to the prayermeeting this evening as usual, and had a very good time with the brethren in prayer & supplication before God. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October FRIDAY 25 1895 I finished my corn-husking to day; or rather this forenoon. This afternoon I went out to Port Dover takeing my mother with me. Had the pleasure of paying an account of John McBrides that had been standing for some time, also one of H. Houghman, the latter has given me some trouble especialy last Winter. Mr Awford was in this evening. He talks wildly about the churches. {second page} October SATURDAY 26 1895 Have been very buisy to day at sundry jobs. The principal one however was cuting wood in the woods this forenoon and geting it home for use, this afternoon. Jim and I succeeded in this geting up three loads ready for use. I went down to Hammonds this evening to see about geting some piggs but failed in the latter. Went on to Thomas Jacksons afterwards to take fence home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SUNDAY 27 1895 Went out to morning service in Port Dover as usual this morning takeing Bertha and Jim with me. Our minister rather excelled himself in discoursing on Job's great trial & final triumph. Our class afterwards was also a time not to be forgotten owing to the presence of the Divine and Infinite. Have been at home the rest of the day as usual. {second page} October MONDAY 28 1895 Owing to heavy gales from the west and South West it seemed best not to go up to Simcoe as we intended to day. Have been exceedingly buisy however at fixing the sheet -Iron stove this forenoon and put away potatoes for Winter this afternoon. Our friends James C. and Mrs Holcomb came to see us this evening. They have lately removed from Buffalo to Waterford. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October TUESDAY 29 1895 Intended going to Simcoe to day; but, owing to a snow storm and heavy winds accompanying thought best to put off till another day. Have been very buisy at sundry jobs, such as puting potatoes in the cellar for Winter and repairing the two gates fronting the wood-house. Our two friends James Holcomb and wife who came to visit us last night left us again this morning. {second page} October WEDNESDAY 30 1895 Went up to Simcoe to day, to look after some matters of busines. Took a couple of bushells of apple to unckle Dan's. Paid the ball of Insurance fees in Brittish American for three years, also for one year in Norfolk mutual. Had dinner at my unckles. Called at Ag. Rose's on the way home. Made a purchase of a set of scales on the way ba for the Kitchen in Simcoe at a bargain. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October THURSDAY 31 1895 I took another load of wheat down to Jarvis this forenoon. Sold to day for Sixty eight and a half cents per Bu. This is the most we have recieved at all for any portion of this year's crop. Intended going to the port this afternoon but as rain has been falling most of the time I thought best to stay at home and work at sorting and puting away apples. {second page} November FRIDAY 1 1895 I went out to Port Dover this forenoon stoping out the way at Mrs Blakies. Called at J.G Montgomeries when in town and settle my yearly interest as usual. It seems as though the Good Lord is gracious to me although so much money is required to pay interest. Have been enjoying in a good degree the presence of His Good Spirit this always brings peace to the soul. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {duplicate of previous page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SATURDAY 2 1895 Went up to Simcoe this morning, partly to take ball of eight bushells of apples to unckle Daniel's and partly to go to the bank with reference to some delinquent sale notes. Found that only one remained. Jim and I got in our load of cornstalks this afternoon and then I went up to Renton to get the four sacks of salt that was ordered last winter. {second page} November SUNDAY 3 1895 Went up to the Woodhouse chappel to attend our second Quarterly meeting for the year. Took my mother and Bertha with me. We had our own minister to officiate, which he did with his usual acceptance. Had dinner at James Berry's and attended evening service in Port Dover on the way home. Our church was full. The day has been a delightful one. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November MONDAY 4 1895 Got about through puting away apples for our winter use to day. Started the plough in the front field by the church about the middle of the afternoon. The ground is both dry and hard, so fear I shall not make much headway at geting it turned over. The weather has become quite warm again with some appearance of rain soon. {second page} November TUESDAY 5 1895 Have been ploughing to day in the front field Began in the North West corner. The weather is very warm, so that the ploughing does not work off very fast. Had a short visit from our old neighbour and friend Peter Ryerse. He strongly advocates the Pride of the North corn. In his opinion it will out-yield the other varieties at least one third. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November WEDNESDAY 6 1895 I have been ploughing in the front field again to day. Find it rather hard and dry to plough for this time of year. Hope to get through with it in due time however, all being well. {second page} November THURSDAY 7 1895 Have continued to plough in the front field to day as usual. Jim and I took off a load of cornstalks from the waggon this morning however. The weather has become remarkably warm for this time of year. It seems as though our cold weather came in October instead, for we had plenty of it then. The Lord is my helper and Guide Shall I not rejoice Praise the Lord. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November FRIDAY 8 1895 Rain began falling lat night about three A.M. and has been raining nearly the whole of the time since. This is the first steady rain, for a long time. Shall hope now to see an improvement in the ploughing It was rather dry and hard heretofore. Have been buisy to day at sundry wet weather jobs. Cut some wood this forenoon. {second page} November SATURDAY 9 1895 The rain that began falling yesterday morning has continued until to night - the first two days rain of the season. I have been very buisily at work to day, at wet weather jobs, of which there was more than enough to last. Notice that the G.T.R. are thoroughly repairing the road from Jarvis to Pt. Dover and laying with new rails. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SUNDAY 10 1895 Owing to the terrible state of the roads we did not get out to church to day. Intended going over to the neighbouring church this evening, but as Maggie was unwell I could not well leave her. Have not been a stranger to the benefits of grace even too day, for the Good Lord has given many of the comforts thereof. Glory to the God of all grace. {second page} November MONDAY 11 1895 The ground has been very wet to day so I did not try to start the plough. Worked this forenoon at puting up a shelf in the pantry for the scales. This afternoon at I went out to town to take some onions and other things. Found the roads quite bad but got through with my load very well. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November TUESDAY 12 1895 Went on to Port Dover again this morning, takeing Maggie with me. Had dinner at unckle George Matthews and afterwards went to the knitting mills for some material for underwear. Found just what we wanted and at a reasonable rate. Got home in time to start the plough again this afternoon. Find that the late rain has improved the ploughing very much. {second page} November WEDNESDAY 13 1895 There was quite a heavy frost last night, so I did not get to ploughing until about noon today ten o'clock to day. Got along all after it had thawed open however. Went over to the prayer meeting at the church this evening and had a good time. Find my spiritual strength renewed by these to means of Gra grace. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November THURSDAY 14 1895 The day has been an exceedingly warm and fine one. Have done my best to improve the chance thus afforded for ploughing, and am geting along very well. Think that the nine acre field is at least half done. Notice by the papers to night that affairs in Turkey are in serious condition It is said that anarchy and blodshed prevails almost everywhere. {second page} November FRIDAY 15 1895 Have been very buisy to day with the plough in the front field. Am thankfull to have it already more than half ploughed. The weather continues very favourable for the Fall work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SATURDAY 16 1895 I went up to Simcoe this forenoon, but this afternoon have been ploughing again in the front field. The weather continues very warm and pleasant, very favourable for ploughing and other Fall work. Learned while in Simcoe that my old friend G.W. Lemon was recovering from his late illness in a satisfactory manner. {second page} November SUNDAY 17 1895 On account of rain that began falling about our usual time for going to church we did not get out to day. Maggie and I went over to the neighbouring church this evening however. Had a very interesting account of missions in the Barbados islands from John Hartman a retired missionary. This bro once worked for us which fact makes his experience all the more interesting. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November MONDAY 18 1895 Was able to plough this forenoon again. This afternoon however Jim and I were compelled to get up wood, the supply being about gone. The weather is very fine for this time of year, and seems to more than make up for the cold weather of last month. Have continued to have the Divine illumination of the Soul in a good measure. {second page} November TUESDAY 19 1895 I did not plough this forenoon, but went out to Port Dover instead. Wanted to see my friend Jonathan Ellis who promised some time ago to come out with me. He did not come to day however. Got to my old work, ploughing again this afternoon. The days have got to be very short however & we don't seem to have much time for work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November WEDNESDAY 20 1895 I have been able to keep the plough runing in the front field to day as usual. Have nearly got through with this field for this time. The weather is growing colder & we seem likely to have a freeze up now. Maggie and I went down to Jarvis to night to meet her Sister Sarah at the station. We fortunately found her there and brought her home with us. {second page} November THURSDAY 21 1895 Had my unckle Daniel Olds & his wife, my aunt Nellie to take Thanksgiving dinner with us to day; also Mrs Sarah Crysler, my wife's sister. The weather has been very cold for this season of the year, very much like Winter. Maggie and Mrs Crysler left for Wyecombe this afternoon at about four o'clock Little Dottie went with them. It seems lonesome without them. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November FRIDAY 22 1895 Our first snow storm of the season came last night and to day. Have of necessity worked inside, John and I have been cleaning out the drive barn & packing implements away for the Winter The snow has not amounted to much after all, for not more than two inches has fallen. The weather is moderating some since yesterday. {second page} November SATURDAY 23 1895 Weather continues to be stormy and disagreeable. Went out to town this afternoon however; and while there called on Bro Jonathan Elles about matters of business. He promised to help me through my present difficulties and to give me a chance to redeem my place &c. This is from the Lord and to His shall be all the praise. Bro Elles says that in about two years he has made over forty thousand dollars. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SUNDAY 24 1895 Went out to our usual church service this take morning takeing my mother with me. Had a most excellent sermon from our minister Bro. Bennet. His subject was the true riches Our class meeting afterwards was also a season of power from the Divine presence. Went over to the neighbouring church this evening. The good bro there was also greatly blessed. {second page} November MONDAY 25 1895 Went up to Simcoe to day, mostly to go to the bank. Found that everything is was favourable to my purpose. Saw Olive Ferguson and learned from her that my wife and her sister Sarah were at Delhi this morning, or since Saturday last. Rain has been falling about all day so I had a wet journey there & back. Took dinner with Mrs Lever, where Olive is boarding. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November TUESDAY 26 1895 A terrible wind from the South West has been blowing to day. I went down to the saw mill this forenoon after a load of basswood lumber. While there I piled up a lot of lumber that has been sawn since I had been down last. Went out to the Port Dover this afternoon, with the lumber & left it at my unckle's shop. {second page} November WEDNESDAY 27 1895 I went down to the saw mill this forenoon and got another load of basswood lumber. Took it out to Dover this afternoon and left it at my unckle George Matthew's shop. Took a considerable portion of this load for Mr H. Fairchild mostly inch stuff. The very high wind of yesterday has scarcely subsided to day Much damage seems to have been done yesterday. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November THURSDAY 28 1895 I went down to Thomas Jacksons this morning to see about geting a buck sheep. Failed to get one however. Called at Mr C.W. Smiths on the way. Started the plough again this afternoon in the front field. Did not find the ground in very good shape owing to the frost still in the ground. Maggie and her neice, Will's daughter went out to Dover this afternoon. {second page} November FRIDAY 29 1895 We killed our only hog this forenoon. Had Addam F. to help us; also Mr Awford. It took us the forenoon. Expect to have about fore four hundred pounds of pork from the one hog. Helped Mr Awford get up threshing wood this afternoon from John Marr's new ground Heard to night that Mr Silverthorn had died to day from an accident. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SATURDAY 30 1895 The weather has been very stormy to day. so much so that we have not been able to work out of doors very much. I went out to Port Dover this evening to see Bro John Jonathan Ellis but as he had gone to Hamilton I had to come home without seeing him after all. {second page} December SUNDAY 1 1895 Went out to the Port this morning takeing Maggie with me. The Lynedoch minister Rev Mr Row preached to us both morning and evening very acceptably. Contrary to our usual custom we went up to our friend's W. J. Carpenter's and had dinner staying with them until the evening service in our church Had to come home in the rain however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December MONDAY 2 1895 Stormy weather continues to be the order of the day, so much so that I ahve been unable to do any outside work through the day. Snow has begun to come in good earnest. Have been doing chores and little repairing jobs most of the time to day. Went out to Port Dover this evening to see Bro Ellis and found hime at home this time. {second page} December TUESDAY 3 1895 I went up to Simcoe this forenoon, mostly to settle up an old debt to Ivey and Allen of Jarvis. Succeeded in geting it entirely out of the way through Bro Elle's assistance. Paid a note to H.H. Groff also that has been of long standing, though not a very large one. Had a rather serious time geting settled up at the Bank. It took all the afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December WEDNESDAY 4 1895 Went out to Port Dover this morning to settle up with several parties there, a most desireable privilege. Paid Mr P Lawson a small debt and two or three others, others in part. Left a note of Wilson Porters at Mr C.W. Smiths on the way home. The threshers have been here to day and I have been helping them this afternoon. {second page} December THURSDAY 5 1895 We finished up the threshing this forenoon Mr Awfords Nick wheat turned out very there was ninety Bu from machine. Have been geting cleaned up and &c this afternoon. Mr Fargies machine left us this afternoon The weather still keeps cold and wintry. Have been greatly blessed of late with the presence of the most High through the Spirit. Praise God. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December FRIDAY 6 1895 Owing to the continued Winter weather I find it necessary to finish puting things altogether in readiness therefor. Succeeded in geting an Oxford - down ram of George Ryerse to put with our flock of five or six ewes, this morning. Got a load of saw-dust, and banked up the cellar with it, this afternoon also a load of wood from the woods. My wife went up to Simcoe this afternoon. {second page} December SATURDAY 7 1895 Jim and I worked in the woods this forenoonat cuting wood. This afternoon however James Alcomb was here with his wife, so we did not get to the woods as we intended. There has been some indications of a change in the weather to day, a light thaw accompanied by rain having taken place. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SUNDAY 8 1895 Went out to church as usual this morning takeing my wife and Bertha with me. Our own minister officiated in his usual interesting way. Had a very good time in our class-meeting also. Went over this evening to hear Bro Ebersole. Always feel benefited in attending the ministrations of this good brother. Believe hime to be an Israelite indeed. {second page} December MONDAY 9 1895 I started off for the woods to day again got five loads drawn besides geting a lot cut. Mr Awfords have been helping part of the time. Went over to Mr Awfords this evening, to settle up with them spent the evening in visiting with them instead. We intend trying it over to morrow evening if nothing happens </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December TUESDAY 10 1895 Maggie and I went out to town this morning, on some special business. I went mostly to settle up with Mr Edmundson which wwas accomplished in due course & without any trouble. Found that I owed him some fifty dollars yet. Had a visit from John and his father this evening, mostly to settle up the Summers business. {second page} December WEDNESDAY 11 1895 Owing to stormy weather this forenoon we did not do anything besides chores. This afternoon however, the storm has abated somewhat and we have got to work in the woods at cuting woods to burn. Mr Awford and John have proposed to help me build a basement under our driving barn next summer for roots and feeding cattle through the Winter. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December THURSDAY 12 1895 Have spent most of the time too day visiting with our relatives Nora and A.G.Rose at their new residence in Lynn Valley. They have only lately begun to occupy this new home. The weather has been very cold and Wintry, so that our ride to Lynnvalley & back was anything but pleasant. The roads also were quite rough. Found our friends very comfortable in the new home. {second page} December FRIDAY 13 1895 I worked this forenoon at sundry jobs, the weather was very cold. This afternoon Mr Awford and John have been helping got some straw drawn from the stack to the drive-barn for feeding to the horses. The weather has been moderating this afternoon somewhat. Close winter weather has been the order of the day ever since it began. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SATURDAY 14 1895 I went up to Simcoe this forenoon takeing Dottie with me as far as A.G. Rose's. Bought a nice quarter of beef at four cts per pound, Hind quarter. Took dinner with my old friend G.W. Lemon, who I am glad, to know is quite well. He is working away as hard as ever at canvassing and has delivered me from the necessity of undertaking the same. {second page} December SUNDAY 15 1895 Took my mother with me to church today. Our own minister officiated as usual. We are having a spell of warm weather is now in progress, & seems likely to be of some duration. Went over to Mr Ebersoles meeting this evening, and had a very good time. The Lord being with us. Sent My wife and Bertha out to church in Port Dover this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December MONDAY 16 1895 Mr Awford and his two boys have been killing a beef to day, aslo a couple of piggs. I have been engaged at sundry jobs, there being several such waiting this some time, for a chance to get done. The warm spell that began on Saturday last still continues; but it does not seem to thaw so very much after all. {second page} December TUESDAY 17 1895 Have been geting straw from the stack in the barn-yard to the driving barn loft. Mr Awfords have been helping. Find that our stack is saving very well and will likely have an abundance of fodder. We are still having a thaw with some prospect of its continuation. The Good Lord continues to give peace and the joys of Salvation. What more can one desire of. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December WEDNESDAY 18 1895 Have been very buisy to day as usual at sundry jobs. The weather has continued to be quite warm and the snow is fast leaving us. Went down to Jarvis this evening to take the last batch of our onion crop to market. My wife went with me. Have marketed something like thirty six bushels of onions this season, from a small patch of ground. Roads geting very bad. {second page} December THURSDAY 19 1895 Took my wife and mother out to my freind W. J. Carpenters to dinner to day . Had a tedious drive over the bad roads, but enjoyed my visit very much, and so did all the others present, apparently . Had an interesting conversation with Mr Symington on matters relating to fruit-growing. We decided to try and organize a local fruit growers association for our own locality. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December FRIDAY 20 1895 Have been at home to day and the weather has continued very warm, so I have improved the chance to make some repairs on the shed and drive-barn roofs. This has kept me buisy all day and did not get quite done either. Our late Winter weather has entirely departed the frost has even left the ground and, of course, the snow is nowhere to be seen. {second page} December SATURDAY 21 1895 We have had a very rainy day since about ten o'clock this morning. Prepared our spare turkeys for market this morning and afterwards went out to Port Dover with them, so we had the benefit of a rainy drive. Went in to William Walles to get out of the rain and fortunately got our dinner, although it did not stop raining in the mean-time Our trip was fairly a successful one. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SUNDAY 22 1895 The roads being very bad from yesterdays rain we did not go out to church to day as usual. The most of the family went over to hear Mr Ebersole both morning and evening however. Always feel benefited by hearing this brother preach His congregations are not large however to afford him much encouragement. Trust however that God Almighty will bless his labours amongst us abundantly {second page} December MONDAY 23 1895 Owing to an almost incessant rain to day we could not work out of doors much So have been working inside & reading also. Have just finished reading Father Chinaquay's fifty years in the church of Rome. Though a very voluminous book requiring much time to read, feel well repaid for the time spent, though it has taken my spare moments for six months or more. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December TUESDAY 24 1895 Rain has come again to day so that inside work has been largely followed by all of us. Noticed in the paper of to day that a cold wave was approaching us. Have been diging some ditches the frost having entirely gone. This evening we have as usual been playing off Santa Claus for the children. Of course this reminds me of the time when I was young. {second page} December WEDNESDAY 25 1895 To day being Christmas, we have of course been enjoying a hollowday. Having had an invitation to spend Christmas at unckle Johns we all went up there and had a very pleasant family fathering. The weather has continued to be very warm and rainy, and the roads very bad. So the Celebration time has again come and gone as always before. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December THURSDAY 26 1895 We have had an exceedingly heavy and continuous rain since last evening until this. I have been buisy inside at sundry jobs such as mending harness &c. The weather has turned somewhat coldr this evening and the rain has turned into snow. Have continued to feel strengthened by believing in the promises of my God. Feel the necessity of living close to Jesus the Lord and Bishop of my Soul. {second page} December FRIDAY 27 1895 We have had a fine day. To day after the rain and we have been trying to improve it as best we could. Mr Awfords and us have been cuting wood in the woods. We have had some of our neighbours in to Supper with us this evening - Mr Starlings and Awfords. Have been in the enjoyment of great peace and much assurance to-day, Indeed what can there be more precious than this? </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SATURDAY 28 1895 We have continued to cut wood to day with the Awford's assistance. The weather is very fine and warm but plenty of mud. Went out to Dover this evening, with a horse and buggy Had a rather disagreeable time owing to the bad roads. Called to see Bro Elles in behalf of Bro Awford. The latter being in need of some assistance. Paid my Forresters dues also. {second page} December SUNDAY 29 1895 Went over to hear Bro Ebersole to day, the roads being so very nearly impassible as to keep us from going out to our own church. Went down to Mrs Clarks this afternoon takeing my wife with me on foot. Mrs C. has been very poorly for a long time with a bad sore on her head There are serious indications of its being a cancerous tumour. Found her in a somewhat worse condition than when we last saw her. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December MONDAY 30 1895 We seem likely to finish up the old year with abundance of rain. Have been cuting wood in the woods Mr Awfords and us, although a part of the time it has been raining or snowing. Notice by late papers that a terrible state of things still prevails in Armenia. Thousands of the poor helpless Armenians are being slaughtered by the unspeakable Turk. There seems to be no help for them. {second page} December TUESDAY 31 1895 The rain has ceased after all and the wind took its place last night from the West and North West To day there has been very heavy cold winds all day. I have spent most of the time in the woods myself to day, Cuting wood &c. Jim has been helping as usual. The year has gone but it has brought us many blessings. 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Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> {blank} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January MONDAY 1 1894 The Plebiscite which is intended to show the sentiment of the people respecting the Prohibition of the liquor traffic was voted on to day. The roads were in a very rough state but it did not seem to keep the people home. Took my mother with me up to the Wiggins School house this forenoon and left our vote. Had dinner at home. {second page} January Tuesday 2 1894 Fred is still unable to work and is suffering an attack of the La Grippe. Have felt like geting the same disease this evening. Expect to have the hay packers to morrow, when help will be necessary. Have learned to day that our Plebiscite vote on Prohibition resulted in about five to one; or, five for Prohibition to one against. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January WEDNESDAY 3 1894 Fred has been laid up again to day. Mr Douley helped us a couple of hours this afternoon. The hay press having come. We got a ton and a half put up in a short time. I went over to the church this evening to hear a Mr Lyon who was formerly a Roman Catholic priest. Was much pleased with his discourse. He is thoroughly liberal in his feelings {second page} January THURSDAY 4 1894 Fred was able to do some little chores to day, and Mr Douley helped us about pressing hay in his place. We moved back to the little barn after dinner and have got a nice lot through by night, The track became almost impassible for the horses, the frost being about out again. Went over to hear Mr Lyon again this evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January FRIDAY 5 1894 We started the press again this morning but it had been raining nearly all night and the track soon became nearly impassible for the horses, so we quit, for the ground to freeze up. It has been raining again to day, but not very much. There seems to be a change near at hand for we had a heavy fog to day and it is cooler to night. {second page} January SATURDAY 6 1894 Jim and I have been busy to day at do chores and cuting up wood &c. Fred is still quite unwell and unable to do anything. He seems to be troubled with his old complaint Sciatica. The weather is turning colder again. The ground has frozen up again and Winter in earnest has come </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SUNDAY 7 1894 The roads being almost impassible from being just froze up, did not get out to church this morning as we desired. Went over to the Mes. church however both morning and evening, to hear Mr Lyons of Boston Mass who is a converted Romanist. Fred has been unable to do the chores to day or rather to help. Weather quite cold and windy {second page} January MONDAY 8 1894 Fred is still under the weather and unable to work. The hay men came this morning and took their press ove to Austins. Had the new minister Rev Mr Lyons to take dinnner with us to day. Unckle John's were here also. Had a very interesting conversation with this brother. He come from Boston Mass, & is a very clever man I should judge. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January TUESDAY 9 1894 Fred was so sick this morning that we thought best to go for the Doctor. So we got Dr Hamilton . I went out to town myself takeing Daisy with me. We sent away our second pail of Butter to Sarah this morning. Our cows seem to be doing better now in makeing money for us than last summer during the cheese factory season. {second page} January WEDNESDAY 10 1894 Have been geting up wood to day and a load of hay as well towards night. Fred has continued to be unable to help. So Jim has been helping some this afternoon. The weather has been quite mild and very fine. It has thawed but little however. The Winter upon the whole has been a remarkable one so far. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January THURSDAY 11 1894 I went up to the the Lynn Valley Mills to day. Took a grist of chop , and brought home some four &c besides, both for Fred's & ourselves. Left the horses at the Mill and walked up to Simcoe by the R.R.Track. Had an offer from Mr Edwards for the clover seed twenty five cents more than before, or six fifty per Bu. The roads are exceeding rough and bad. {second page} January FRIDAY 12 1894 The weather has been very cold and windy to day. Have been engaged mostly at doing chores and cuting wood. Fred has been quite unwell but there are some favourable symptoms and we are hopeing for the best. Had a letter from my sister last night. She has been ill for some time but is geting better. Lelias wedding went off nicely. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SATURDAY 13 1894 The cold windy weather has abated at last. We have had a beautiful day. Gutcher left us again to day. I have been cuting and geting up wood alone. Fr. Fred has been quite ill, but no worse apparently. Am affraid we shall not have his help for some time to come. Had a letter from my wife to night, with the acceptable news of her return next Monday {second page} January SUNDAY 14 1894 Went out to church this morning takeing Bertha with me. It was our Annual Mifsionary Meeting and our old pastor Rev John Saunders officiated. Had a very good meeting. Subscriptions were very good considering could not give much myself however. The weather is very fine just now just like spring, instead of Winter. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January MONDAY 15 1894 Rain began falling heavily last night again. Worked at geting the packed hay into the little barn this forenoon. Succeeded in geting most of it safely housed. After doing noon chores I got started after my wife and not finding her in Simcoe as I expected, I went on to Delhi, finding her at her brother Wills. Stayed over night at John's and had a pleasant visit with them. {second page} January TUESDAY 16 1894 Spent some little time in Delhi with the boys and their families this morning. Got started for home with Maggie and little Mary at about Eleven A.M. Had a rest and our dinner at Unckle Dan's. Came home afterwards and arrived about dark finding the folks all well and everything apparently in good shape. Found Fred still sick. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January WEDNESDAY 17 1894 My man is still laid up with the gripp or its effects. The very warm weather still continues and mud is fast becoming the order of the day. I have been working away at chores, to day as usual. It takes about all the time to do the milking and other work necessary, when alone. Jim is going to school. {second page} January THURSDAY 18 1894 Our little Mollie was taken ill last night with a cold or something like croup. Went up to Aunt Lydias after her. She told me a remedy which seemed to relieve the child some. We felt very anxious about her all day though. Have been doing chores &c as usual Fred being still unable to help. The weather has again become warm & roads muddy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January FRIDAY 19 1894 I took my mother out to Dover to day. My unckle, George Matthews had a birth day dinner ti being his sixty ninth birthday. His brothers and sisters were all there excepting Unckle Caleb. Maggie was taken with the La Grippe last night, and suffered terribly before morning. Our little one is much better since yesterday. Fred is still unwell. {second page} January SATURDAY 20 1894 Have been very buisy to day when not visiting with my unckle Henry Olds who was here to dinner with us. Got up three loads of wood, besides doing the necessary chores. Maggie is still very unwell from the Grippe, but the two babys are slowly recovering. My Aunt Lydia was here this afternoon and reported favourably on our patients. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SUNDAY 21 1894 The roads being very bad and so many of us sick, we did not get out to church this morning as we wanted to do. Have enjoyed the day at home however and I trust proffited by its privileges. My chores take about the same time on Sunday as any other day, so that it is not entirely a day of rest just now. The Good Lord does not forget to bless us even in our home. {second page} January MONDAY 22 1894 Fred continues to be unwell so that I have to attend to all the chores &c. as usual. Have been engaged at this work to day. The weather keeps remarkably warm & Spring like. It must be hard on the wheat and young clover. Have had very precious seasons of communion with the Divine and Infinite to day. He is so near us in our helplessness. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January TUESDAY 23 1894 Wanted to have gone to Simcoe to day but could not on account of my mother who was not ready but wanted to go. Have been engaged much as usual at sundry jobs or chores as usual. Had a visit from Mrs Stalwood, Fred's sister this evening. She told us her experience with churns & highly recommended a box-churn that turns with a crank. {second page} January WEDNESDAY 24 1894 Got all ready to go to Simcoe this morning but it rained nearly just before we were ready to start so we gave it up, Rain has been falling most of the day. I have been working at chores and at preparing wood for the stove through the day. Mrs Stalwood who has been visiting at Freds went away to day. Fred still keeps poorly & unable to work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January THURSDAY 25 1894 My man is still unwell and likely to be for some time to come. The weather has been very windy and cold to day. Intended going to Simcoe if it had not been for the weather. I have been engaged at my chores as usual this with my wood cuting takes up about all the time. Mr Douley & the old lady were taken with Grip last night. {second page} January FRIDAY 26 1894 My mother and I went up to Simcoe to day. She went to trade out her dried apples while I had several other matters to attend to. Got some money of Mr Edmunds to pay Sam McBride on note. The same to be paid out of the clover seed. Am rather discouraged to think that the price of cloverseed so likely to be lower. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SATURDAY 27 1894 Were out of wood and Fred was still unwell, so I had to go at it alone Jim helped me some, but Jim Challand came and gave me a couple of hours work before noon. Got a load of good wood home this afternoon however, so we are prepared for the Sabbath. I went over to James McBrides this evening to take somoe money for Sam. Twenty five Dollars. {second page} January SUNDAY 28 1894 Did not get out to church this morning as I fully intended on account of my many chores, found it impossible to get through in time to go. Have been doing what I could to improve the Sabbath day privileges at home. But of course there is nothing to take the place of the publick Worship of the Almighty God. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January MONDAY 29 1894 Worked at my chores this forenoon, as usual. Fred not being able to help yet. This afternoon I went out to Dover to take a pail of butter for Mrs Crysler. This is our third pail since the first of the month. The whole will bring us about twenty one dollars Snow has at last began to fall this evening; but in small quantities. {second page} January TUESDAY 30 1894 Went out to Dover this morning. Met E. Decon there and had an offer from him, of Six Dollars and fifty cent per Bu for the Cloverseed. Went on to Lynn Valley and saw O. Austin and E Edmunds but could get no more so I concluded to take the amt offered by Decon. Had dinner at Mr. O. Austins and had a very nice visit with him & Ct Decon with their wives. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January WEDNESDAY 31 1894 Have been buisily engaged at geting up wood and doing chores to day. Fred came, but found himself rather weak for work yet so he had to give it up. The weather has been very fine to day. Snow fell last night & sleighing is quite passible now. It seems after all as though we might have some winter. "Am trusting Lord in Thee: {second page} February THURSDAY 1 1894 Had James Challand to help me cut wood in the woods this forenoon. We got a nice pile ready for use, or nearly. This afternoon I went to work at geting it drawn up. Took a load to Freds and had one for ourselves of good wood. It has been rather cold and disagreeable to day. Mr Douley is quite poorly & had the Doctor to see him this afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February FRIDAY 2 1894 Have been working away as usual at my chores mostly. Fred is still unable to help though his help is greatly needed, especially to get up wood and to do some other necessary work. The weather has been very fine to day. I suppose the old bear must have seen his shaddow. If he wanted to. Mr Douley is very sick & I fear will not get well {second page} February SATURDAY 3 1894 Have been rather unwell to day but able to attend to the usual chores, with Jim's help. Fred is still under the weather and likely to be for some time owing to night sweats and general weekness. Have not begun to get up our summer supply of wood yet and cannot without help. Both Mr & Mrs Douley are very unwell. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SUNDAY 4 1894 Owing to my many chores I was not able to get to church again to day. This is the third or fourth Sunday that I have been absent from the house of God for the service. Fred still keeps unwell but is slowly recovering. Have endeavoured to improve the sacred {illegible} of the Holy Day as best I could. Feel the loss of public worship very much, already. {second page} February MONDAY 5 1894 Have been busiy as possible to day, geting chores done and afterwards have been cleaning up cloverseed. Having to work all alone did not make much headway. Got the seed about half cleaned up ready for market. The weather is very cold, but seems to be again moderating. Had William Walls &wife here this evening, for a short time. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February TUESDAY 6 1894 Continued my work at cleaning up cloverseed to day as usual. Had a successful day. Finished cleaning it up. Had Thirty Eight Bushels, after it was cleaned up and weighed or a shortage of seven bushels from the machine. The weather is again quite warm and Spring like. Poor old Mrs Douley is still failing, and likely soon to pass away. {second page} February WEDNESDAY 7 1894 Worked with all my might to get off to Simcoe with the cloverseed, but did not get started until after noon. Got there however and sold the see to E Decon, at Six fifty. Might have had ten cents more if I had not sold. It makes me feel so bad to think of the sore disappointment connected with this seed. It seems as though everything fails to accomplish my desires. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February THURSDAY 8 1894 Not having finished my business in Simcoe yesterday I went up again to day for that purpose. Found the roads good But the weather is quite warm and mud is again likely to prevail. Have had a blessed experience to day. It has been so easy to trust Him & a desire to glorify Him in my body and spirit which are His. {second page} February FRIDAY 9 1894 Rain has been falling all day, a continuous heavy rain from the East. Have been buisy as usual arround the barn when not doing chores. The latter does not leave much spare time as yet. G.W. Lemon stayed over night with us last night and left us in the rain this morning. Fred is gaining slowly & thinks that he will soon be well again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SATURDAY 10 1894 Have been more than buisy geting wood cut an drawn for Fred's and us to day. Wanted to have got to Dover this afternoon, but did not get through in time. A Cold North West wind has been blowing to day. We seem likely to have a little cold weather after all before Spring comes. Until the present; but little cold weather has come. {second page} February SUNDAY 11 1894 Went out to church this morning; being the first in several weeks. The Presbyterian minister, Robertson preached to the Forrester to day so I went to his church. His text was "you Cannot find a man " &c. He told us what a man ought to be and that but very few come up to the standard of perfection. The weather is cold & roads again frozen. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February MONDAY 12 1894 Started to get ready to go out to Dover this forenoon. It happened that snow began falling before geting ready to start. It is a terrible storm from the East. So I had my hands full geting things as comfortable as possible for the night. Being alone cannot do the necessary repairing of my hog pens & other things as I would like. {second page} February TUESDAY 13 1894 The snow storm of the season came yesterday and last night. It came with a very strong east wind and is badly drifted. I have been all day when not doing chores trying to get roads shoveled out and a small load of wood drawn. The weather is quite cold withall, and seems very much like a severe ending for our winter. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February WEDNESDAY 14 1894 Worked as diligently as possible; but failed to get ready to go to mill until after noon. Were out of chop and had to go notwithstanding the very bad roads owing to snow drifts. Went with the waggon by the D Lender and Douce to Mr Shaw's mill. Had a tough time. Did not get home until nearly eleven this evening. The weather is quite cold also. {second page} February THURSDAY 15 1894 Have been buisily engaged at sundry jobs and chores to day as usual. Do not have much time, to spare after everything is attended to. Bertha and I started to go out to Dover this evening for the Woman Mifsionary Meeting but on account of the snow drifts turned arrround and Came home again. Recieved a remittance from Sarah, to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February FRIDAY 16 1894 The work of the day has continued the same as yesterday but cleared. Had an unpleasant time with Mr Douley this morning about his help. Was able to pay him twenty dollars however which was nearly the whole account. We recieved fourteen dollars for butter to night from Sarah which came in just right. Gave the Feargues ten dollars also {second page} February SATURDAY 17 1894 Have been as buisy as ever doing chores &c. This afternoon I have been geting up some wood for ourselves and Fred's. The weather is much warmer with prospects of a storm soon. Recieved a caller from the C F{illegible} to night which made me feel rather blue. Do not want to rebel against the Will of the Good Lord however. "Thy Will be done" </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SUNDAY 18 1894 Maggie and I went or rather started for church this morning takeing the little Mary with us for baptism. On account of bad roads and the round about way we had to go on account of drifts failed. Stoped awhile at T. Jackson's on the way home. My nephew George Cunningham came last night for a short visit. He looks well and is much improved since we saw him last. {second page} February MONDAY 19 1894 Worked at my chores as usual to day. Went out to Dover this afternoon however. Saw my unckle George Matthews, about furnishing him some lumber &c. Also Mr Huffernon. Looked for a man to help me on the way home. Got the promise of George Phillson to help for a few days at geting up wood &c. Fred does not seem to improve much yet. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February TUESDAY 20 1894 Expected to have had a boy to help me to day, but was disappointed. Have worked away at my usual chores, which has taken all day this time. George and Bertha went to Townsend this afternoon on a visit to unckle Robert Culvers &c The weather is quite cold again with every appearance of snow an continued cold. Have felt encouraged to day in my Soul. {second page} February WEDNESDAY 21 1894 Mr Filmore's boy William came this morning to help me. We have been trying to make the best of the time at cuting wood and a number of other jobs, mostly chores. It seems as though we are likely to have a {illegible} end of cold weather, to finish this Winter after all. George left us with Bertha for Townsend to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February THURSDAY 22 1894 My boy and I have been working in the woods most of the time to day. Intended going to Dover this afternoon but owing to a bee of wood cuters for Fred's benefit had to stay at home to show them what to cut. Very cold weather it seems may last for some time. Have decided to get out some saw logs for my unckle George if possible {second page} February FRIDAY 23 1894 Willie and I got up some wood this forenoon, for Fred's. He finished geting up what the neighbours cut yesterday this afternoon while I went out for Dover Dover, Mostly to take Sarah's butter to the Express Office. The weather is exceedingly cold and somewhat windy. Gutcher and his boy George came this forenoon to visit us. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SATURDAY 24 1894 My boy Willie has been helping me as usual to day. We cut an got up a load of wood this forenoon This afternoon we have been geting up a couple of loads of hay from the back barn to the horse barn {illegible} a load of straw from our stack for the same purpose. The weather is exceedingly cold just now. George is still with us. Gutcher left us to day. {second page} February SUNDAY 25 1894 Could scarcely get ready in time to go to church this morning so I sent George and Bertha. They stayed for the evening service. It has taken a good share of the day to get my chores done So there have been but little time for anything else. The weather is very fine but cold, just now. Am trusting still with all my heart for His deliverance and blessing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February MONDAY 26 1894 Have had my boy Willie Philson to help me again to day. We have got up three loads of wood, cuting most of it in the woods. Am to give him thirty cents a day for his help. Can get along nicely sawing with him. This being my fiftyeth birthday, Am thankful to Almighty Go that He has kept me through so many years with my face Lion-ward. {second page} February TUESDAY 27 1894 Have been buisy as usual in the woods trying to do some cuting also drawing while there is sleighing. Had a visit from Mrs Mary Ann Smith & her daughter this evening. She reports a fair degree of prosperity for the boys. My nephew George Cunningham started for home this morning by Port Dover. He failed to catch the train and came back again will try to morrow. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February WEDNESDAY 28 1894 Willie and I have been cuting and geting up wood again to day, besides doing some other jobs. We took our old black cow down to Wilson Porters bull this evening. I went down to Thomas Jacksons aft or to see about a yearling bull of him. Succeeded in geting a small thoroughbred for fifteen dollars payable next fall. {second page} March THURSDAY 1 1894 My boy Willie and I went with the teem and sleighs down to Thomas Jacksons this morning after a young thoroughbred short-horn bull, a yearling . Thought I would call him {illegible} Had to lead him home after all as he fell out of the sleigh-box. Have been cuting wood in the afternoon The weather is warm and snow fast disappearing. Great sap weather. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March FRIDAY 2 1894 We took our old white Sow away to George Ryerse's this morning. Willie and I have been working away in the woods when not doing chores. Have been cuting a hickory tree for wood and loggs to take to the mill. The sap weather still continues and the snow banks are fast disappearing. Am trying to trust in the Lord with all my heart &c {second page} March SATURDAY 3 1894 Willie and I worked in the woods this forenoon. Cut down a big hickory tree in the back woods for my unckle George Matthews. This afternoon I went out to Dover takeing my mother with me for a visit. Left her there at Mifs Giles. The side road was very bad from haveing to drive over the big snow banks, just broken. Weather very warm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SUNDAY 4 1894 I went to the funeral of my cousin Willie Olds, unckle Dan's son to day. The road to Simcoe was very bad, so I went up on horseback. Had my dinner at Jack's and afterwards went to Unckle Dans. Quite a large gathering of people were there. Willie Olds had been killed by accident on a railroad in Buffalo N.Y. He only lived about an hour afterward {second page} March MONDAY 5 1894 Fred began to work to day for the first time since his illness. We got in a load of straw for the horses this forenoon. This afternoon we have been working in the woods at our old hickory top cuting it up for wood. Maggie went out to Dover this forenoon after my mother who had been visiting there since last Saturday. It is still very warm Snow has nearly gone. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March TUESDAY 6 1894 Fred has been helping again to day. We got our boar piggs altered this morning Jim Challand helping us. Cut wood in the woods this forenoon. Rain has been falling this afternoon, so we have been working inside most of the time. The weather is still very warm and Spring like Resembling April very much. {second page} March WEDNESDAY 7 1894 We have been working in the woods Fred and I when not doing chores. We have been cuting up the old hickory top lately cut down. Fred seems nearly recovered from his illness & can do quite a days work. The weather continues warm since the rain and we seem likely to have an early seeding from present appearances. The ground is dry and nicely already. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March THURSDAY 8 1894 We have continued to cut wood in the woods to day Fred and I. We are makeing some little headway at our work. There is just now every appearance of an early spring The ground is becoming quite settled and even dry. I have been greatly blessed to day with the joy of Salvation. How gracious and full of compassion is the lover of my poor soul. {second page} March FRIDAY 9 1894 Fred and I have kept at our wood cuting to day. Do not seem to be makeing as much headway as we would like, but still we are doing the best we can. The weather still keeps very fine; and, as it freezes every night and is warm daytimes must be an excellent sugar makeing season. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SATURDAY 10 1894 We have been working in the woods again to day Fred and I cuting wood as usual. The very warm still continues with little prospect of a change very soon. It seems to be excellent sap weather. I tapped a couple of trees to day & it ran nicely. Have continued to enjoy in a fair measure the joys of Salvation, some of them to day. {second page} March SUNDAY 11 1894 I went out to Dover this morning takeing Maggie with me. Had the young minister to preach to us. Our classmeeting afterwards was especially a time of blessing to my poor soul It is some months since I had the privilege of the class meeting. The Good Lord has been very precious to my poor soul. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March MONDAY 12 1894 Fred and I have been cuting wood to day most of the time. He got up a load this morning however. The very warm weather still continues. It seem much more like April weather than March. Have been quite encouraged to day as I have been trying to offer supplication to my God & guide {second page} March TUESDAY 13 1894 We have been cuting wood a good part of the time again to day . Have been bothered a good deal in one way and another . Forgot to mention that I went out to Dover last night after Emma Crysler who came from the station with me. She left Toronto about five & got here by the nine o'clock train. The weather is at last changeing to be comeing colder. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March WEDNESDAY 14 1894 Fred has been helping to day as usual. This afternoon he went down to Jarvis with a load of hay for Ivey and Allen. I walked down to Jarvis this forenoon, Went there and back in three hours walking all the way. Had a letter from the C. Per. to day re my unpaid Int. It was rather embarasing in its tone, but I laid the matter before my Father & got comfort. {second page} March THURSDAY 15 1894 Have had Fred helping to day as usual. He took a load of hay down to Jarvis this morning, being the second load. I went up to Simcoe to attend the Farmers Institute there. Heard Mr T.B. Terry on business Farming in the forenoon This afternoon he talked about clover its uses and how to grow it Many excellent points were brought out, quite new to me. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March FRIDAY 16 1894 Fred took his third load of hay down to Jarvis this forenoon, while I went to Simcoe again to the Farmers Institute. Took a bag of cloverseed for Mr Ferguson also. The Institute was exceedingly interesting and proffitable. Mr. T.B. Terry of Hudson Ohio gave us a very interesting talk about potatoes, and how to grow them. Professor Panton of the Guelph agricultural College was also useful {second page} March SATURDAY 17 1894 Fred went down to Jarvis this forenoon with another load of hay for Ivey & Allen. This being our fourth load. Had nearly a ton this time. I went out to Dover afternoon to take Emma Crysler to the train, for Delhi Found my Grange goods had come so I brought the pails & box home leaving the Bbl. of sugar for another time. Have been rejoicing in the assurance of Gods Care over me of late. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SUNDAY 18 1894 Went out to church this morning takeing Bertha and little Mildred with me. The minister Bro Cookman gave us an excellent sermon about trust in the Lord &c. Felt that it was a word in season to my poor soul. Have been to often found burden-bearing of late, forgeting the exceeding great and precious promises of God's Word in this respect. {second page} March MONDAY 19 1894 Gathering sap this morning for the first. Had a milk can full. Fred worked at spliting wood this forenoon; but this afternoon went to Jarvis with another load of hay. I have been sowing cloverseed most of the day. Have just about finished sowing the twelve acre field back of Freds. They that trust in the Lord shall be as Mount Zion which cannot be removed; but abideth forever". </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March TUESDAY 20 1894 Fred has been spliting rails most of the time to day, while I went down to Jarvis to settle up with Ivey & Allen for the hay and to come to some arrangement about my notes there. Am trying to put my trust in the blessed Lord during the very trying circumstances of the present trying time. {second page} March WEDNESDAY 21 1894 There has been rain to day from the East mostly. Have had Fred working inside repairing harrows &c for summer's work. I have been working at sundry jobs as usual. Started sowing seed on the Flat this morning but had to stop soon after. Recieved a letter from H. Mason of the C.Per. to night. Felt anxious as to what it would contain & not without reason. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March THURSDAY 22 1894 Rain has been falling some to day, though not in great quantities. Fred has been repairing a set of harrows and a waggon tongue. I have been sowing grass seed on the Big Flat when it was fit. Am trying to make a permenant meadow of it for pasture and for hay. {second page} March FRIDAY 23 1894 I finished sowing grass seed on the Big Flat to day or rather this forenoon. This afternoon have been boiling down sap in the woods when not visiting with our company. My unckle Daniel Olds & wife with Jack Harris and wife were here for a hollowday it being good friday. We gave them a sugar off which they seemed to enjoy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SATURDAY 24 1894 Fred and Jim have been gathering and piling up drift wood from the Flat to day when not doing chores. I have had a lame back and of course could not do very much. Went out to mill this afternoon with a grist of wheat and of chop. Came home by Dover and brought home a barrel of sugar from the Hamilton Station. {second page} March SUNDAY 25 1894 Owing to a lame back I did not venture out to church this morning; but have spent the sabbath at home. It has been a day of blessing, the Good Lord being with me, in my feeble service. But strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Glory to God in the highest that has given such good gifts to me. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March MONDAY 26 1894 Have had Fred at work geting up wood with the waggon to day. I went up to Simcoe this morning and left my horse there takeing the train for Delhi. Found both John and Will at home. Got the latter interested in my difficulty and he agreed to look after the matter in a few days when he expected to be in Toronto. {second page} March TUESDAY 27 1894 Fred has been geting up wood again to day as usual. I have been doing sundry jobs. Went down to Jacksons this forenoon; and to the blacksmith shop. The very cold North West wind still continues to blow; and seems Wintry enough. Have been calling upon my Heavenly Father to day and reminding Him of His promises. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March WEDNESDAY 28 1894 Fred has been geting up wood most of the time to day. We got up a couple of loads of hay from the little barn however, for the horses. I have been as buisy as ever, tending to the lambs which are comeing now and doing other work. The cold spell is wearing away, there are signs of a change for warm weather again. {second page} March THURSDAY 29 1894 I went out to Dover this morning to take a pail of butter for Mrs Crysler. Fred has been geting up wood with the waggon as usual. I have been doing sundry jobs, this afternoon. There is some prospect of warmer weather sap has begun to rise again to day. There was quite a snow fall last night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March FRIDAY 30 1894 Fred has continued to draw wood to day as usual. We got in our second pit of turnips this afternoon also. Have had a visit from my old friend W. J. Carpenter and his wife. Of course I could not work while they were here. Sap has been running again to day. It still keeps Cool nights as well. {second page} March SATURDAY 31 1894 Have had Fred geting up wood from the Big Flat to day, Mostly drift wood. I have been buisy at boiling down sap in the bush. It took me until eleven o'clock to night to get through. Had a letter from a Real Estate agent in Toronto in answer to my letter of enquiry, saying that he thought he could send us a purchaser for our farm at $10,000. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SUNDAY 1 1894 Went out to Dover this morning takeing Maggie with me, also our little five months old daughter Mary for Baptism. The right of baptism was performed before service the child behaved very well. Bro Cookman preached as usual to day, in his edifying way. The Lord has been very good to us to day. It is good to serve Him. {second page} April MONDAY 2 1894 Started at gathering sap this morning as early as possible. Have been boiling all the afternoon. It has indeed takeing until late this evening to get our batch down to syrup. Had Maggie back helping me this afternoon. The weather is fine and warm with frosty nights. Just right for sugar makeing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April TUESDAY 3 1894 Fred has been working away at repairing fences to day along the road. I have been boiling down sap most of the time in the bush. Had a nice batch. Fred's were over for tea this evening and a treat of warm sugar. The weather is quite favourable for sap just now. It has been runing nicely to day. Had a letter from the C.P to night. {second page} April WEDNESDAY 4 1894 Our run of sap still continues. Have been boiling down to day as usual. This has been our best days boiling for quantity. I went out to Dover this afternoon and left Fred to boil for me while gone. Had John Marr and Mr Marr to tea with us to night. The former seems greatly improved in his mind from what he was. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April THURSDAY 5 1894 Have had Fred at work today at repairing fence and spliting wood at the woodhouse &c. I went up to Lynn Valley after salt to day there being a carrload there for Patrons and Grangers, from Grange salt works. The price was 56 cts per 200 lbs in sacks for coarse salt and sixty one for fine. I went on to Simcoe to see Groff &c. {second page} April FRIDAY 6 1894 Fred has been working away at his house spliting wood &c. I went down to Jarvis, to do some business to day. Made a chattel Mortgage to Ivey, for the protection of my cediton from the C Permanent which is acting in a very {illegible} way. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SATURDAY 7 1894 Snow has been falling nearly all day though in small quantities. Fred has been spliting and sawing wood at the woodhouse. I have been making repairs on the buggy harness hog-pen &c besides doing sundry other jobs to numerous to mention. The snow to day has not hindered the sap from runing. It has been quite a sap day. {second page} April SUNDAY 8 1894 Did not go out to church this morning, but remained at home and went to hear Rev Mr Pugsley the Baptist minister of Port Dover who preached over at the church here. Mr Lyons was in the church having just arrived from Boston Mass. He has come to occupy the Advent church for a time. It has been very cold to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April MONDAY 9 1894 Have been boiling down sap to day. The frosty nights lately has been makeing the sap run in the day time so that we have had quite a batch to boil down to day. Fred has been buisy working away at sundry jobs as usual. Got in our third pit of turnips this forenoon. Weather rather fine but windy & cold. {second page} April TUESDAY 10 1894 Fred and I have been working at sundry jobs arround the barn and house. Snow and rain from the East has been falling all day with a strong wind. March weather has come in April in earnest and seems likely to continue for some time. Have had precious communion with the Divine and Infinite to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April WEDNESDAY 11 1894 On account of the snow that fell yesterday & last night I have been working inside this forenoon. Fred also repairing the rooler and pea-rake. Gathered sap this forenoon however & this afternoon we have been gathering cuting up a big hemlock log on the Big Flat for wood. The late snow has left the ground in a rather wet condition; but no doubt it will soon dry off. {second page} April THURSDAY 12 1894 Have been at work cuting wood to day Fred and I. Mostly in the woods; for kindling and such like. Had a letter from my old friend C.A. Wilson of Toronto re G.A. Donaldson of 174 Dunday St a favourable report. Had a letter from W. A. Ferguson also respecting our Mortgage which is likewise favourable. Feel assured in my heart that this answer is from the Lord. He is my help & my {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April FRIDAY 13 1894 Fred worked on the wood pile this forenoon. This afternoon we have been fixing fence arround the yard. Tapped the trees over again this forenoon for the last time probably, as the sap has nearly dried up. Had a short visit from our minister and his wife, this evening. The past has been a beautiful once so bright and warm. {second page} April SATURDAY 14 1894 Have been boiling down again to day; probably for the last night. Fred has been buisy as usual, at sundry jobs. Our old mare Katie died last night and we buried here to day in one of the back fields. She was some twenty six years old. The weather is quite warm just now and Spring is here in earnest. Have been realizing that it is good to trust in the Lord. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SUNDAY 15 1894 I went out to church this morning takeing Bertha with me, also Jim. Our senior minister officiated much to my proffit. His theme was the nature of faith required for the salvation of the soul. Had a very tood time in our class meeting also though our numbers was small. God was with us, which was the best of all. Went over to the home church this evening. {second page} April MONDAY 16 1894 Fred went up to Simcoe on business of his own this forenoon. This afternoon he has been harrowing in the field by McBrides where we intend sowing oats. I have been as buisy as it is possible to be geting things in readiness for driving the other team to morrow. Never saw the ground work better than it does not owing to the frost and lack of heavy rainfall. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April TUESDAY 17 1894 I began seeding the field by McBrides this forenoon with oats. Have kept working all day with both teams. Our horses have been sick with the distemper lately, and are in rather poor condition for work. Had a letter from the C Per Co to night that made me feel rather blue. The will persist in a large payment of {illegible} & c in spite of the hard times. {second page} April WEDNESDAY 18 1894 We have been sowing oats to day in the field by McBrides Fred has been harrowing with the one team. I went down fishing towards night with George Ryerse and the Post Master. We caught fifty three in a couple of hours. Took ten fish at one haul of the net. The weather is very warm for this time of the year with some appearance of rain. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April THURSDAY 19 1894 Have been working away at our seeding again to day both Fred and I. We are geting along very well considering everything. A very heavy thunder and rain storm caught us just before night both Fred and I got a good drenching. The Field by McBrides is about half done already. We have only worked about three days. {second page} April FRIDAY 20 1894 Went down to Jarvis this morning to see about geting some money to satisfy the C Permenent Did not succeed however. Went out to Dover this afternoon to take butter & to look after some matters. Gutcher went out with me. Got caught in quite a rainstorm. The April showers are very fine and the weather extremely warm for this time of year. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SATURDAY 21 1894 Fred and I have been working to day as usual. The last rain has left the ground too wet for seeding as we have been working in the garden & I have been ditching in the big field this forenoon and Fred and I got up a load of hay from the little hay barn. Have been much in prayer to day, about a special matter The Lord is my helper & my guide. {second page} April SUNDAY 22 1894 Did not go out to Dover church this morning. Remained at home and went over to hear My Lyon's instead Do not find him a perfect substitute altogether for our own ministers, but think it is best to worship with our near neighbours occasionally. Mrs Reid and a Mifs Jackson happened here this afternoon from Port Dover where they now live. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April MONDAY 23 1894 Fred finished harrowing the big field by McBrides, all that was fit, this forenoon. He began in the back field this afternoon. I have been drilling or rather broad casting with the drill nearly all day. Did not get nearly done however. The ground is rather wet yet in places; but we were anxious to get done. Weather is some cooler. {second page} April TUESDAY 24 1894 Fred has been working in the back field west of the woods to day. I have been working in the field next to McBrides. Got all sown excepting the corner next to the garden. and mostly finished up with the smoothing harrow. This being the last process. Have been Calling in earnest upon my God for help lately. He is very accessible. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April WEDNESDAY 25 1894 Finished harrowing after the drill in the field by McBrides this forenoon. Got it furrowed out after dinner. Fred has been working in the back field to day as usual the field west of the woods. G.W. Lemon came this morning to tell me about the arrival of fruit trees. Went out to Dover this afternoon & on the way home began delivering notices for delivery on Friday next. {second page} April THURSDAY 26 1894 Fred has been working away in the field west of the woods to day alone. I have been delivering fruit tree notices according to promise nearly a year ago. Mr Lemon's sales for the Port Dover delivery have been much smaller than for some years but they were quite scattered and took the whole day for delivery, There was some forty three. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April FRIDAY 27 1894 Have been delivering fruit trees in Port Dover to day, for Mr Mackay of St Thomas. Had only one box this year instead of two before. Had very good success upon the whole; There being no notes given and, no credit asked for to speak of. Did not get through until night, after which I drove up to Simcoe and am staying over night at Mr G.W. Lemons {second page} April SATURDAY 28 1894 Got to work this morning at our Simcoe delivery bright and early There was three quite large boxes of trees, to open out. Got about ready by seven o'clock however. Have had our usual success in our delivery excepting that a few small notes were asked for and a small order or so had to be sold in the usual way. Came home after night, rain had fallen & the roads were muddy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SUNDAY 29 1894 Went out to Dover this morning takeing my mother with me, with Jim. Had an excellent discourse from our senior minister, which seemed to be particularly applicable to my case; and of course I tried take it all. Tickets were renewed to day, and quarterly meeting is to take place next Sunday and Monday {second page} April MONDAY 30 1894 Started out this morning to look after some money to apply on my unpaid interest. Went to see my friend Addam Rose but did not succeed in geting it from him. Went afterwards to see Mrs Tom Stringer and she promised it to me and also agreed to take up our mortgages next Fall and so let us have the money at five and a half per cent. So the Good Lord is with us. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May TUESDAY 1 1894 Fred has finished sowing oats in the field West of the woods to day. I went up to Simcoe takeing Mrs Stringer with me. She loaned my two hundred dollars, to send to Toronto to Canada Permenent. It was agreed between us that she would loan me the money at five and half per cent to take up our mortgage on the first of Nov next. This two hundred is to be included or paid at the same time. Notified the Company to day of payment. {second page} May WEDNESDAY 2 1894 I finished sowing Alsike in the field West of the woods this forenoon. This afternoon I have been seting out some pear and peach trees besides cleaning ditches in the field by McBrides. Fred has been working away at some wet spots in same field geting them sown & finished up. Peach blossoms are all out and so are pear and plum blossoms. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May THURSDAY 3 1894 Fred finished sowing some wet patches in the field by McBrides to day and has been geting a potato patch ready this afternoon. I have been cleaning ditches in the field west of the woods, which we also finished. Got to work this evening at cuting black knot from the cherry trees, and seting out some apple trees &c. The weather is very fine but geting dry. {second page} May FRIDAY 4 1894 Fred and I cleaned out ditches this forenoon in the field West of the woods. This afternoon he has been ploughing in the garden patch by the road for potatoes &c. While I have been cuting black-knot out of the red cherry trees and seting out some apple trees in the orchard. Am suffering under a very severe cold just now which came on, I can scarcely tell how. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SATURDAY 5 1894 Got to work at potatoe planting this forenoon Fred continued to work until noon but this afternoon he has went to Simcoe on business of his own. I went out to Dover this afternoon takeing Ma and Bertha with me. They did not return but will remain for the quarterly meeting to morrow. A beautiful shower has fallen this afternoon & evening. {second page} May SUNDAY 6 1894 Our regular Quarterly meeting came off to day in Port Dover. Had a very good congregation and a very good meeting altogether. Bro Cookman officiated in his usual interesting manner. My mother and I took dinner with Mifs Giles and afterwards came home for our evening chores &c. The late rains have left the roads rather bad, though everything is growing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May MONDAY 7 1894 Have been puting in some garden stuff to day such as onion seeds and potatoes for our main crop. Fred has been geting the garden ploughed & ready to plant. I went up to our regular Quarterly business meeting this afternoon takeing Bro. Moore with me to Woodhouse chappel from Port Dover. An important matter respecting the division of our circuit came up and was recommended to District meeting. {second page} May TUESDAY 8 1894 Fred has started drawing manure to day after ploughing the garden &c. I worked at sundry jobs during the forenoon Maggie took me out to Dover after dinner for an excursion over to long point cottages for fishing. A high wind kept us from starting until nearly night so we did not get there till about nine. My party are having comfortable quarters for the night in one of the cottages. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May WEDNESDAY 9 1894 We got up this morning at about sunrise and started off for a fishing excursion. My companions were W. J. Carpenter W. Harris of Simcoe and our young minister Bro Cole. Had a tolerably good days fishing, only got about ten myself altogether, but some were very fine green bass. Got home again this evening without any mishap. Finding all well. {second page} May THURSDAY 10 1894 Got started at work again to day in good earnest. Have been working some in the garden besides doing some plastering &c in the house. Fred has been drawing manure on the front field, geting it ready to plough for peas. The weather has continued to moderate to day and to night there is some appearance of rain. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May FRIDAY 11 1894 Fred has been geting manure out on the berry bushes to day and I have been helping him part of the time. I have been working in the garden and doing some repairs to garden gate and fence besides many other jobs as usual. The weather still keep warm and very fine for vegetation. Never saw finer prospects for fruit than now. {second page} May SATURDAY 12 1894 Have been laid up with a sore eye to day, not doing much of anything. Trimmed up the grape-vines however. Fred has been geting out manure to the front field as usual. My eye was hurt by the switch of a cows tail, which caused a blood blister first since then the blood blister has spread out over the white of the eye. Mr Gutcher has been here to day He has a suit pending respecting damages for his boys eye. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SUNDAY 13 1894 Went out to church this morning takeing Jim with me; also his father who has been here since yesterday. Our senior minister preached to us to day. Had a very interesting and proffitable time. The class meeting was not very numerously attended however. My unckel Daniel was here after Ma to day. She has gone to Simcoe for a week or so. {second page} May MONDAY 14 1894 Fred has been drawing manure to the field by the church again to day. He has finished covering this field again. We are now ready to plough it for peas. I have been cuting out black knot and manuring grape vines all day. Had Sam McBride here to day for a settlement of his note. Gave him a new note for six mos for the ball due him. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May TUESDAY 15 1894 Fred has been working at geting out manure, I have helped him most of the time. We have been manuring the young apple trees in the orchard to day. Finished all up to night. The very fine growing weather continues. Were threatened by an east storm yesterday and last night but it has all passed off and turned out fine. {second page} May WEDNESDAY 16 1894 We worked this forenoon at fixing fence along the creek Fred and I . This afternoon he began ploughing the field by the church where we want to sow peas. I have been buisy this afternoon at sundry jobs. Rain has been falling moderately this afternoon; but not enough to hinder our work very much. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May THURSDAY 17 1894 We worked inside this forenoon Fred and I. Were repairing pea-rake and doing sundry other jobs. Rain was falling most of the forenoon. Fred has been ploughing this afternoon in the front field. I went out to Dover, stoped at Thomas Jackson on the way to see about seed peas. The roads were rather muddy, from the recent rains. Brought home a tree-box. {second page} May FRIDAY 18 1894 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SATURDAY 19 1894 Rain has been falling almost incessantly today. Fred and I have been working inside as a consequence geting some repairing done of one kind and another. Am rejoicing in God, my Saviour these days. Do not find it hard to trush Him. He has given me the victory over self and He is more than ever my All and in All. {second page} May SUNDAY 20 1894 Owing to the continued rain we could not go out to our church this morning. My wife and I went over to Mr Lyons church instead. Rain has continued to fall most the time to day. and the ground is geting very wet. Have enjoyed very proffitable seasons of waiting upon the Lord to day. He gives me great encouragement to hope in His word. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May MONDAY 21 1894 The late four or five days rain has soaked the ground considerably so we have to work inside as yet. Fred has been repairing the democrat wheel and the churn. I have been doing other work as occasion required. Went out to town this evening to take some butter &c. and to get some tools for Fred to use in finishing up the wheel. The weather is fine and warm. {second page} May TUESDAY 22 1894 Maggie and I got ready as soon as we could this morning and started for a visit to her father's at Wyecombe. The Golden Wedding Celebration of the dear old people takes place on Wed Thursday next and it will take all our time to get ready. We found Sarah there doing her best. She had been looking for us since Saturday last. We intended going then but were prevented by rain. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May WEDNESDAY 23 1894 Have been helping my wife and her sister Sarah all I could to day. They have been geting things in readiness for the Golden Wedding which takes place to morrow. Went out to the woods on my father inlaws place for an hour or so to fish for trout, towards night. Succeeded in pulling out one fine fellow. The first of this kind of fish that I ever caught. Gideon Crysler who went with me was more fortunate than this even. {second page} May THURSDAY 24 1894 Drove out to Delhi this morning for a load of people and some other things. Brought two of Will's children besides some Trunks & valises &c. The Golden Wedding party of Mr & Mrs Ferguson came off to day, and was in every respect a most enjoyable affair. About fifty five guests were present. The only thing lacking was that there was no time left for the makeing of speeches after the usual dinner was over. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May FRIDAY 25 1894 I started from Mr Ferguson at Wyecombe this morning at about ten. Came to Walsh on the way home and stoped at my unckle John Vale's for my dinner. Found him in a very low state of health from a cancer & not likely to live but a short time. Was much pleased with his testimony of the Saviour's love and sustaining grace during his affliction. Was detained there until nearly night owing to rain. Got home all right though. {second page} May SATURDAY 26 1894 Have been working away again to day in good earnest Fred and I have both been working at makeing a driving house door and geting it hung beside some other repairs. The rain of yesterday has left the ground rather wet for working it; so we are obliged to do our extra jobs. It is quite warm and the weather somewhat unsettled. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SUNDAY 27 1894 I went out to church this morning as usual takeing Jim with me. Our Senior minister preached to us, it being his turn. The morning service was as usual interesting and proffitable Felt especially blessed by the service of to day. I started this evening at about seven for Delhi but rain began falling an hour os so after so I had anything but a pleasant ride there. {second page} May MONDAY 28 1894 Having stayed over night at my brotherinlaws W. A. Ferguson's last night I thought best to drive over to Wyecombe this morning after Maggie & the Children Brought them over to Delhi and with the Ferguson family we had our pictures taken in two groups. We got started for home after six this evening with the children and arrived safely at about ten o'clock finding all well. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May TUESDAY 29 1894 The weather is still very rainy, and the ground so wet that we have had to keep away from ploughing or harrowing our pea-ground. Have been weeding our wheat most of the time to day or rather when not too wet. I have been opening out some ditches however in the front field. Some of our neighbours are sorely afflicted with the measles just now. {second page} May WEDNESDAY 30 1894 Fred began ploughing this forenoon again for peas. Found the ground rather wet and had to quit again. This afternoon went up to Simcoe for the purpose of meeting Mr J. A. Donaldson a real estate of Toronto who came down to see our place preparitory to sending out a purchaser. Mr Hill brought him down though after all. Maggie and I went down to Walle's this evening to see Nellie & her baby. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May THURSDAY 31 1894 Owing to continued rains we are still unable to do anything much. Fred & I worked at pulling pidgeon weed part of the forenoon, and at doing some other work besides this afternoon. I went out to town takeing my mother with me. It began to rain again towards night & is withal very cool as well as wet. There is a considerable complint in some parts of the country as to damage done by the wet weather. {second page} June FRIDAY 1 1894 We worked for a while to day at pulling pidgeon weed; but owing to rain which is falling again we have been obliged to work inside part of the time. I shut up one of our meadows for cloverseed to day. It is the field by Jim Challand's and is an old meadow It is well pastured of. Turned into the N.E. Corner field for the first; but the ground is very soft from wet weather. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SATURDAY 2 1894] Owing to continued rain which has been falling nearly all day I have been working inside at sundry jobs such as repairing the binder and painting the democrat wheels & c. Fred has been repairing the rollers &c. The rain has apparently passed off for a while and fair weather seems nigh at hand. It has rained for more than a week nearly all the time. {second page} June SUNDAY 3 1894 I went out to church to day takeing Bertha and Mildred with me. Found Bro Prudham there and was much edified by his discourse as well as by the fellowship meeting afterwards. He is a very devoted pious young brother and will surely make his mark, so to speak, as a worker in the masters vinyard. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June MONDAY 4 1894 Owing to another shower that came last night we could not do anything on the land to day, so we have been pulling pidgeon-weed. We have succeeded in finishing this work at last however. To morrow we shall have to look after another job. The weather does not seem settled yet and rain seems likely soon to come again, judging from appearances. {second page} June TUESDAY 5 1894 The ground being still very wet, Fred and I have been doing sundry jobs as usual. I went out to Dover this evening, for some small matters. Had tea at unckle John's with Maggie John Ferguson my brotherinlaw with his wife and Mrs & Mr Petingal of Wellington, My wifes unckle and aunt came this evening to visit us. The rain seems to have passed off at last without danger of frost. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June WEDNESDAY 6 1894 Owing to the presence of our visitors, Mr & Mrs Pettingal of Wellington and Mr & Mrs John Ferguson of Delhi, have given up nearly the whole day, to these friends. I enjoyed it of course for it not only afforded a chance for rest but gave us their good company. The left us for Delhi this evening. Mr Bugner our store keeper took our three hogs this afternoon. Sold them at 4.60 per 100 lbs. {second page} June THURSDAY 7 1894 We have been fixing some fence this afternoon Fred and I. This forenoon we were working in the garden while Fred was ploughing. Thought best to quit ploughing on account of the wetness of the ground in some places. There are some indications of a dry spell just now. Weather it will come remains to be seen. Weather still keeps remarkabley cool for the season. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June FRIDAY 8 1894 Our long anticipated job of sheep-washing came off this forenoon. Owing to the long continued wet & cool weather have kept puting it off until the present. A good many of my neighbours have not only washed their sheep, but sold their wool. We have about given up the idea of sowing peas on the front field, owing to the lateness of the season, &c. {second page} June SATURDAY 9 1894 Fred and I continued to fix fences most of the time to day. This afternoon however he began ploughing again in the field by the church. I went out to Dover takeing my mother with me. While there met with an old college correspondent and friend whose name used to be Minnie Carpenter. She has changed greatly like myself since then. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SUNDAY 10 1894 Went out to Dover for church this morning as usual takeing Mildred and Jim with me. The young minister officiated Bro Cookman being away to conference at Woodstock. The Good Lord has been graciously near us to day, and has signaly owned and blessed us as His children. Had a short call from William Walls and his daughter Nellie this evening {second page} June MONDAY 11 1894 Fred has been ploughing in the field by the church to day. Thought to have sown this field to peas but owing to the lateness of the season have thought best to abandon the project I have been cleaning up and painting our best buggy to day. The weather has become very warm again and likely to be dry judging from appearances &c. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June TUESDAY 12 1894 Have had Fred at work with the teem ploughing the field by the church where we intend makeing a summer fallow. I have been painting and cleaning up our best covered buggy. It has been quite a job. My wife went out to Dover this morning to take Mifs Tupper and Dora. Indication of warm and dry weather. {second page} June WEDNESDAY 13 1894 Fred has been ploughing in the field by the church to day. The ground is becoming harder every day and seems likey to become so hard that we will have to stop work soon. I finished painting the buggy this forenoon and this afternoon I began sheering sheep. The latest time for this work that I remember of for years. Rather very warm and dry. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June THURSDAY 14 1894 Fred and I began working on the side-road to day. Have put in four days out of a total of twelve. Our neighbour Jim Challand is our road master this year. The weather is very warm and fine. There continues to be every appearance of dry weather. My old friend G.W. Lemon is staying over night with us. He reports a good season for selling trees. {second page} June FRIDAY 15 1894 We have had a very warm day, with continued dry weather Fred and I have been puting in our road work as fast as possible. Got in an dd additional four days which will relieve us that much. There is a conference of Mesiah's meeting in our neighborhood just now. Have not been able to attend owing to pressure of work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SATURDAY 16 1894 We finished our road work to day Fred and I. He finished about the middle of the afternoon. While I left the road at noon. We rather like our new road master James Challand. He has shown very good judgement in his work. Went out to Dover this afternoon takeing my mother with me. {second page} June SUNDAY 17 1894 Did not go to church this morning in Port Dover as usual. Could get no nor one of my family to accompany me, so concluded to attend the Marberry Church service. Dr Lake of Pitsburg Pa. officiated rather acceptably. Had some visitors or rather callers this afternoon - Florence & her family together with her T.R. Stringer. The weather continues warm and even sultry. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June MONDAY 18 1894 Fred has got to ploughing in the summer fallow field by the church again, our road work being done. I spent the forenoon in fixing up some fences and hog holes in the gulleys. Have been sheering sheep this afternoon. Bro Cookman came for a hour or so to visit us. John Bunce of Bloomsburg came this evening with his Stallion. Am to have a colt from Belle for six dollars. {second page} June TUESDAY 19 1894 Fred has been ploughing in the field by the church again to day, while I have been working at sundry jobs. Sheered a couple of sheep that had been in over night. but rain that came last night prevented further work to day. We have been blessed with a beautiful shower both last night and to day. Maggie and I called on my cousin Judson McFell and his wife this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June WEDNESDAY 20 1894 Fred has been ploughing again to day in the front field. I worked in the garden this forenoon. This afternoon finished sheering sheep. Had five to do this time. The weather is exceedingly warm and the thermometer in the nineties I think. Have just been geting the tyres reset on our democrat & have just got it ready again for use. {second page} June THURSDAY 21 1894 Fred has been ploughing again to day in the front field by the church. I have been up to Simcoe with the wool and to mill with a grist also. Went to hear the Hon. Sir Oliver Mowat the Premier for twenty one years of our Province of Ontario. A mass meeting on the eve of election was held in Bunces Rink Simcoe. A very large crowd were there. Sold my wool at eighteen and twenty one cents per pound. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June FRIDAY 22 1894 I started haying this morning Began in the new-ground field where we thought we might get some clover-seed by cutting the first crop early. Fred has been helping also. I broke down right after dinner and had to go to Dover for some repairs. Did not get all that I wanted in Dover however. Out the way home found the necessary bolt at William Walls. {second page} June SATURDAY 23 1894 I cut hay this forenoon in the new ground field. Finished the piece left yesterday by breaking down. This afternoon I went out to Dover after a barrel of gran. Sugar lately ordered. Fred has been working to day as usual. He has raked and put up hay this afternoon Showers have been passing to the north of us this afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SUNDAY 24 1894 I went out to meeting this morning as usual takeing my mother and Jim with me, and Mildred as well. Bro Cookman preached to us, it being his turn. Our service was a time of refreshing from the presence of the Lord. The weather continues very warm; but just now we seem likely to have showers. Had Bro. Ellis with us to day after a long absence. {second page} June MONDAY 25 1894 Have been mowing in the new ground field to day. Finished cuting it this evening. Fred got up the remaining portion of our Saturdays cuting this forenoon & this afternoon he and Mr Gutcher drew in three loads while I was mowing. The weather continues warm and dry; but to the north of us there seems to be an abun of rain. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June TUESDAY 26 1894 Fred and I went up to Wiggins school house this morning and put in our votes for Mr William Charlton of Lynedoch for member of Provincial legislature. We have been rakeing and cocking up hay in the New Ground field this afternoon. Got it all done. Mr Gutcher has been helping us. Have drawn two loads as well & put in Drive-barn. {second page} June WEDNESDAY 27 1894 Bertha's father has been helping Fred draw in hay from the new ground field They have got in six loads which we have put away in the drive-barn. This makes seven eleven loads so far from our first field. I have been helping unload and working in the garden between times. Went out to Dover this evening taking Maggie with me. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June THURSDAY 28 1894 After geting loaded up I started up to Simcoe with three hoggs. I sold the hoggs to Mr George Vale last evening at $4.75 Per Hundred. Fred and Gutcher have been drawing hay from the New Ground Field. They have drawn six loads {illegible} to day, makeing seventeen loads so far from this field. I have been helping unload this afternoon and rakeing stubble between times. {second page} June FRIDAY 29 1894 Finished rakeing in new ground field this morning, and geting in also. We have taken just nineteen loads from this our first field which is much better than we expected. Got started at cuting the orchard this afternoon. Fred has been puting in our turnip patch in the back garden. Mr Gutcher has been helping us most of the time at sundry jobs. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SATURDAY 30 1894 I finished cuting hay in the orchard this forenoon this afternoon we have got it all raked and cocked up. Have been favoured with Mr Gutchers assistance most of the time as well as Fred's. Feel rather unwell from a cold just now. Have often heard it said that hot weather colds are the worst to get rid of in their season. {second page} July SUNDAY 1 1894 Not being well this morning I did not get out to church this morning as usual My mother is sick in nearly the same way vis, - with a bad cold. It seems strange that we should get such colds in warm weather We are the last members of our family to get down with it. Have enjoyed some considerable measure of the favour God Almighty in the midst of my afflictions. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July MONDAY 2 1894 Both my Mother and I have been sick to day. Have had to send for the Doctor for her, my mother. Aunt Lydia came down this morning and advised us to send for Dr Bennet of Jarvis, so we took her advice. Fred and his family have been out to town put in the day as a holowday. They report a great number of people there from various places & the surrounding country. {second page} July TUESDAY 3 1894 I have got to work again to day, at cuting in the ten-acre-field, or rather this afternoon and Fred cut in the forenoon. I went out to Dover this forenoon for several errands, takeing Mildred with me. Heard that my Unckle John Vail was very low and likely soon to pass away from the cancer so long troubling him. The weather is much cooler & still very dry. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July WEDNESDAY 4 1894 I worked at cuting hay this forenoon in the ten-acre-field. While the men were drawing in hay from the orchard. They have got in seven loads from the orchard altogether. This makes tweny six with the new ground field. This afternoon we have been rakeing in the ten-acre-field and the men are cocking up. Had a slight shower that put us back for an hour or so. {second page} July THURSDAY 5 1894 Have been exceedingly buisy with our haying to day. Finished cuting the ten-acre-field this forenoon and this afternoon got started at cuting hay on the Big Flat. The latter field is anything but a good crop. It seems well seeded for another year with Tymothy and other grasses of the spring sowing. Heard this evening of the death of my unckle John Vail of Wales from Cancer. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July FRIDAY 6 1894 Went up to Walsle this forenoon to attend the funeral of my unckle John Vail of that place. He has been a great sufferer for some time from a cancer. Took Aunt Lydia with me. A sermon was preached in Vittoria Baptist church by resident minister. He was also buried there. Took dinner at William Smiths of Port Ryerse, with {illegible}. Called at Port Dover on way home. {second page} July SATURDAY 7 1894 I have got to work at cuting hay again. Worked on the Big Flat during the forenoon. This afternoon I began cuting alsike in the field North of drive-barn. The men have been rakeing & cuting up hay on the Big Flat. This afternoon they worked in the ten-acre-field this forenoon. The weather has taken a cool turn since yesterdays rain which is very pleasant. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SUNDAY 8 1894 On account of the unfavourable state of my health I did not go out to church to day. Have remained at home instead. My wife went out this evening however takeing Olive & Mifs LaFortune with her. So also the latter went this morning. Have been able to read a good deal to day in spite of ill feelings. It is good to learn of Him who was meek and lowly of heart. He surely gives rest to our souls {second page} July MONDAY 9 1894 I have been rakeing up some Alsike this morning and have since been mowing in the same field. Find the greater part of the field north of drive barn where I turn working to be both thin and light. Gutcher and Fred have been drawing in hay from the ten acre field, most of the time, to day. The weather continues quite cool and pleasant. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July TUESDAY 10 1894 Have been cuting alsike in the field north of the drive-barn to day with all my might. The men have finished geting in hay from the ten acre field to day. Have had nineteen loads from this field This with three loads from the big flat makes forty eight loads so far. We are likely to have several loads more yet showery. {second page} July WEDNESDAY 11 1894 I finished cuting the hilly field north of drive barn this forenoon. Got to work on the big flat afternoon and wish to get all cut at once on account of wheat harvest which is ready. The men have been rakeing and puting up hay in the same field, besides doing some other work. Had a fine show just before dinner today. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July THURSDAY 12 1894 Have been working at cuting my east peice on the big flat to day. Succeeded in geting it all cut although it took me until late. Am anxious to get to work at cuting wheat to morrow, for it is quite ready. The men have been rakeing and cocking up hay all day. They are also working at their last piece. Let C. Warren have two lambs to day - the first. {second page} July FRIDAY 13 1894 I went up to Renton after some binding twine this morning. Went on to Simcoe from there. Went to the Bank of Hamilton where I had business to attend to of rather disagreeable nature. Saw H.G. also & did not feel pleased with his temper. The men have been puting up and drawing hay from the Big Flat. Got nearly ready to start the binder in the morning. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SATURDAY 14 1894 Got started at cuting the wheat in the field of wheat back of barn to day. Got the field about half done. The old binder in its eleventh or twelfth year does excellent work. The men have been drawing in hay from the Big Flat again to day. Have felt encouraged to day. God is my helper and my Guide. Therefore will not I fear, though the earth be removed &c. {second page} July SUNDAY 15 1894 Went out to church this morning takeing Jim and Mildred with me. Heard the newly appointed young minister whose name is Holmes. Was rather well impressed with his first sermon. He has some disagreeable ways in the pulpit which with practice he may overcome. We were blessed with a delightful shower of rain to day while in church. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July MONDAY 16 1894 Maggie got an early start this morning at picking a crate of cherries for Sarah. We also helped as soon as we could & she took them to Jarvis in time for the morning train. I have been cuting wheat in the field back of the barn most of the time to day. Fred went to mill this forenoon. This afternoon He and Gutcher have been drawing in hay from the Big flat. {second page} July TUESDAY 17 1894 Got done cuting the field of wheat back of the barn at noon to day. Started in the other field this afternoon. Fred raked the flat this forenoon and this afternoon He and Gutcher got in a load of rakeings. The latter had a run-away with Jess to the horse-rake. Broke the rake and harness up pretty bad. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July WEDNESDAY 18 1894 I took a couple of hoggs down to Jarvis this morning haveing sold them some time ago at four and three quarter cents per pound live weight. Have been cuting wheat this afternoon as usual. The men have not been able to shock up wheat as yet on account of geting in hay alsike, which still hangs fine. The weather is very warm and dry. {second page} July THURSDAY 19 1894 I have been cuting wheat with the binder to day in the eleven or twelve acre field back of the tennant house. Have got it pretty well along. The men have been drawing in Alsike from the field North of drive barn. They succeeded in geting in the last load this evening. There was sixteen loads in all. So we are ready now to put our whole strength on the wheat harvest after a long time. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July FRIDAY 20 1894 Fred and Gutcher worked most of the forenoon at shocking up wheat while I have been cuting all day in the twelve acre field back of the tennant house. Succeeded in geting it all cut this evening. They have got in wheat this afternoon, for the first some three or four loads, front field back of the barn. There is some appearance of rain to night. {second page} July SATURDAY 21 1894 It has taken me nearly of to-day to finish cuting wheat with the binder. Feel thankful however that the work for another year is accomplished. The men finished drawing in the alsike clover to day, and three loads of wheat, from the field, back of the barn besides. We had sixteen loads of alsike clover for seed from the field north of Drive barn. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SUNDAY 22 1894 Did not go to church to day myself, but sent a good representation from the family both morning and evening. Felt so tired from the incessant labours of the past week, that I did not feel able to go out. Have not been comfortless, however for the Good Lord has vouchsafed to give me His presence in a good degree. {second page} July MONDAY 23 1894 Have got to work at last, at drawing in Wheat with all our might. Gutcher has been helping as usual. Eleven loads more are in the barn as the result of to days labour. This makes, sixteen from the field back of the barn so far. To night we seem likely to have a shower but it will be of great benefit in many ways even if it does stop wheat drawing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July TUESDAY 24 1894 On account of a shower last night we could not draw in wheat to day, so we have been working in our potatoe patch nearly all day & Cultivating, hoeing &c. The weather is exceedingly warm these days, the air is very close and stifling. One of the result seems to be a languid tired feeling that comes over me. {second page} July WEDNESDAY 25 1894 We worked this forenoon at cleaning out our potatoes - the wheat being somewhat wet from a shower last night. This afternoon, however we got to drawing wheat again. Have put away four more loads this time from the twelve acre field back of the tennant house. My wife and children with my mother went up to Carpenters to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July THURSDAY 26 1894 We have continued to draw wheat from the twelve acre field back of the tennant house to day. Succeeded in geting eight loads more safely inside. I have been puting paris green on the potatoes between loads. The weather continues very warm and dry. The oat crop seems to be maturing nicely. There having apparently been sufficient rain for that purpose so far. {second page} July FRIDAY 27 1894 The wheat crop is all in the barn at last except rakeings. It took till nearly night to get the wheat in the barn; but, I succeeded in geting the field back of the barn all raked after four o'clock, this evening. It keeps quite dry and warm and seems likely to remain so for a while. Have felt encouraged to day to continue to hope in His mercy. The promises cover a great deal. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SATURDAY 28 1894 I have been rakeing wheat stubble most of the time to day. Got all through this evening, and the men got the rakeings all in the barn. Fred started drawing manure from the barn yard this forenoon. This is the beginning almost of this job. We are going to manure the ten acre field this time as far as possible. The weather still keeps hot and dry. {second page} July SUNDAY 29 1894 Owing to rain we did not get out to church this morning as we intended. Se We have had a quiet peaceable sunday at home. Not without some of the blessings of worship. Though not in the public assembly. My mother came home this evening from W.J. Carpenters when she has been visiting with W. Walls. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July MONDAY 30 1894 Fred has been geting out manure from the barn-yard to the ten acre field to day. I went up to Renton this morning after binding twine for oats harvest. Went from there to Simcoe on some other business. Some of the blessings of acceptance with my Heavenly Father have been mine to day. He favours me I know for my enemies do not triumph over me. {second page} July TUESDAY 31 1894 Fred has continued to get out manure from the barn yard as usual. I have been cuting cloverseed in the field next to Challands this afternoon. Had sundry jobs on hand for the forenoon. Mr Gutcher left me to day; but I expect him back to help through the oats in a day or so. Weather still warm & dry. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August WEDNESDAY 1 1894 Have had Fred at work geting out manure again to day. We are puting it on the East half of the ten acre field this time. I have been cuting clover seed in the field next to Jim Challands to day. Got pretty well along with it by night. There is some appearance of rain occasionaly and a light shower once in a while of late. {second page} August THURSDAY 2 1894 Fred has been helping Walter Austin thresh to day. I worked this forenoon at geting the binder ready for cuting oats; also, at rakeing the cloverseed that was cut yesterday with the horse rake. This afternoon I began cuting the oats in field next to McBrides. Found the crop a rather even one, and quite heavy for the past dry season. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August FRIDAY 3 1894 Fred went up to Bloomsbury to day to attend the funeral of his sister Ruth who was buried there to day. I have been working with the binder in the field by McBrides this afternoon. This forenoon I raked up cloverseed in the field by Jim Challands, and did not quite finish my job. There has been some appearance of rain to day; but it failed to come. {second page} August SATURDAY 4 1894 Fred has been geting out manure to day as usual. I have been working away with the binder in the field of oats next to McBrides. Succeeded in geting the Eastern half of the field done to-night. Went out to Dover this evening takeing my wife with me. We had a pleasant ride out and back together. This being such an unusual occurrence of late. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SUNDAY 5 1894 Went out to Quarterly Meeting this morning at Port Dover takeing the whole family with me in the Democrat. Bro. Cookman preached to us and very acceptably, to day. Our people did not turn ou as they should but, we had a good meeting A cloud has been resting on me of late from the debts that I would like to pay and can't. {second page} August MONDAY 6 1894 Have been cuting oats again to day in the field nex to McBrides. Fred has been helping with the cradle this afternoon but this forenoon he was geting out manure. Find that my mixed crop of peas and oats was a failure so far as the peas were concerned but the oats were a fairly good crop. Sold four little pigs this evening to Charley Challand at one fifty per pig. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August TUESDAY 7 1894 Have been cuting in the field by McBrides to day and have been geting along nicely. I broke down this evening and went to Jarvis after the repair, takeing my wife with me. Succeeded in geting the little dog-spring duplicated, also a supply of twine to suppliment our failing supply. It still keeps dry and cooler than for some time. {second page} August WEDNESDAY 8 1894 Finished cuting the field of oats by McBrides this afternoon. We got through in time to get a good start in the back field this afternoon. Broke down I went out to dover with the Democrat this this evening after my mother Expected to have had some of Charley Wilson's family to come home with me too, but they did not come as expected. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August THURSDAY 9 1894 I have been cuting oats in the field West of the woods to day. Gutcher and Jim have been seting up after the binder. Fred has been down to Wilson Porters helping thresh, both yesterday and to day. He reports a bad time from the machine geting out of order. They quit threshing this afternoon at about four o'clock. It still keeps very dry. {second page} August FRIDAY 10 1894 We got the back oats field all cut this forenoon and and set up ready for drawing. Gutcher has helped as usual. We hav been drawing oats since, and have got six loads stowed away in the barn ready for threshing. We have begun drawing from the field by McBrides this being our first field cut. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SATURDAY 11 1894 Fred has been geting out manure again to day as usual. I have been drawing oats from the field by McBrides with Gutchers help. We succeeded in geting the barn filled up at last, having got about twelve loads of oats, there from the field by McBrides. I went out to Dover this evening taking Maggie with me. {second page} August SUNDAY 12 1894 Went out to church this morning, takeing Maggie and Jim with me. Had a young minister whose name was Holmes to preach for us. He is a brother of the young man sent to us for this year. Have felt somewhat relieved of the heavy burden, so long resting upon me, to day. Have felt had a good measure of joy and gladness. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August MONDAY 13 1894 We have continued to work away at our oat drawing to day as usual to day. Fred has been geting out manure from the barn yard. We have had our old friend Mrs Charley Wilson of Toronto, formerly a resident of Pt Dover She and Mifs Giles came together. It still keeps very dry and rather warm just now. {second page} August TUESDAY 14 1894 We have continued to work away at geting in oats from the field by McBrides to day as usual. Got in seven loads more to day which makes nineteen or thereabouts so far. Fred is still geting out manure from the barn yard to the ten-acre field. He is geting nearly through. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August WEDNESDAY 15 1894 We finished drawing oats from the field by McBrides this forenoon. Had twenty eight loads in all from this field. Mr Gutcher has been helping as usual. Had word this morning that the threshers would be here for to morrow, so I went to Dover this afternoon & after some meat and arround the neighbourhood after hands this evening. {second page} August THURSDAY 16 1894 John Ferguson came last night with his machine and began threshing in good time this morning. Have had W.H. Walls, Walter Austins man, Wilson Porters man, Mr Gutcher and Sam McBridet to help us thresh. We had 600 Bu of oats from the field by McBrides, and threshed 80 Bu of wheat besides The oats were very good for this dry year, being about thirty four Bu per acre. The machine left us again this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August FRIDAY 17 1894 Fred has been geting out some manure from the barn yard this forenoon while I have been rakeing up some cloverseed by Jim Challand's. This afternoon Fred and I have been geting in cloverseed from the same field. Had just three loads altogether, which was fairly well filled. My old friend Mr D.W. Horton came to see us this afternoon, bringing Severne's Children with him. Could not spend much time with him however. {second page} August SATURDAY 18 1894 I went down to Jarvis this forenoon to take my wife & two children together with Jim Crysler to the train for Toronto. Have been geting in oats from the back field West of woods. Succeeded in geting in four loads Mr G. has continued to help me to day. Fred began to plough the oat stubble by McBrides to day where we intend to put in wheat. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SUNDAY 19 1894 Went out to meeting this morning, takeing Bertha and Jim with me. Bro Cookman officiated it being his Sunday. Always feel benefited by his ministrations although he is sometimes rather lengthy. Class was not held owing to a matter respecting the Dundas Street Methodist Church Woodstock which came up for a lengthy discussion This church is heavily involved & seeks outside help. {second page} August MONDAY 20 1894 Fred has kept on ploughing to day as usual in the field by McBrides. I have been drawing oats with Gutchers help, from the field west of the woods. Had only ten loads from this field, which we finished to night. The dry weather has in all probability injured the oat crop, to a considerably extent. Know my sins forgiven - a most blessed state May God keep me there as long as life may last. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August TUESDAY 21 1894 Fred has been ploughing in the field next to McBrides to day as usual. I have been engaged as buisily as possible at sundry jobs, too numerous to mention. The very dry weather still continues and seems likely to last for some time to come. The ground ploughs much better than we expected. Was disappointed in not hearing from my wife this evening according to promise. {second page} August WEDNESDAY 22 1894 Fred has been ploughing in the big field again to day. He reports very hard ground in places. The weather continues very dry. I went out to Dover this morning, mostly to take a pail of butter for Sarah. Had a visit from My old friend Mr D.W. Horton of U Pelham to day. Mr & Mrs Clarke came with hime. I always fine it proffitable to spend some time with him. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August THURSDAY 23 1894 Fred has been ploughing again to day as usual. I cleaned up a grist this forenoon and went to the mill this afternoon at Lynn Valley. It still keeps dry and very warm in the middle of the day. Have been able to trust in the All -atoning sacrifice to day; by which the joy of a clean heart has been mine. Glory to God in the highest. {second page} August FRIDAY 24 1894 Have had Fred ploughing in the field by McBrides to day as usual. I have been cuting some clover-seed in the field by Austins, besides doing other necessary work. It still keeps warm and very dry. There appears to be very wet weather just now in the British Isles. The grain crops are much injured by the wet weather. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SATURDAY 25 1894 Fred has been ploughing to day as usual in the field by McBrides. I have been cleaning up a couple of loads of oats with Jims Help besides doing other work that was necessary. The very dry weather still continues and just now it is quite warm again. Have realized in some measure the promised peace of God to those that trust in Him. {second page} August SUNDAY 26 1894 I went out to Dover this forenoon as usual takeing my mother and Jim with me. The young minister officiated though not to me very acceptably. There is something unpleasant in his manner of speech together with a slow delivery which detracts very much from what he says. Have not felt very well to day however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August MONDAY 27 1894 We are still able to keep the plough going in the field by McBrides, although the ground is very dry and hard. I have been helping William Walls thresh, I trust for the last time. Was not at all satisfied with the help he gave me and yet he expected and got good help in return. He is anything but a man of principle, I am sorry to remark. {second page} August TUESDAY 28 1894 Have had Fred ploughing to day as usual. He reports hard ground in some places. I went over to Mr Abercrombies this morning after a yearling bull, to put with our cows, there being some of them still farrow. I took a small load of oats up to the mill this afternoon Sold for twenty nine cents per Bu The price has fallen three cents since last week, & I have missed it as usual. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August WEDNESDAY 29 1894 Fred has been ploughing in the same field as usual. Owing to the very dry weather he is not able to make much headway. I worked this forenoon at cuting cloverseed in front of W. Austins. Got all done. Went up to the oatmeal - mill this afternoon with a load of oats which is also sold at twenty nine cents per Bushell. {second page} August THURSDAY 30 1894 Have had the plough going to day as usual in same field. The ground being dry takes the points off the shares directy. I went up to the oat-meal mill this afternoon with another load of oats. Jim helped me to clean it up this morning before school. It still keeps dry, every sign failling to bring rain. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August FRIDAY 31 1894 Have had the ploug going to day as usual I cleaned up another load of oats this forenoon and this afternoon took it up to the oat-meal-mill at Lynn Valley. The weather keeps as dry as ever, with but little appearance of rain. There seems to be a great scarcity of water throughout the country for almost everybody are drawing water and cattle go for miles for water. {second page} September SATURDAY 1 1894 Fred has kept on ploughing in the field by McBrides to day as usual. I went up to Lynn Valley after geting my load cleaned up with the last load of oats for the present. Have sold two hundred and seventy bushells this time, out of the six hundred. Went up to Simcoe afterwards and left nearly all the money there, with different parties. It still keeps dry and warm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SUNDAY 2 1894 Went out to church this morning takeing Jim's and Berth's father with me. Our senior minister Rev Mr Cookman preached to us usual. Felt much edified by his discourse, as indeed I always do. Our after meeting was a proffitable season, of waiting before the Lord also. The roads are exceedingly dusty just not. There has not been rain for some two months. {second page} September MONDAY 3 1894 This being a public hollowday Fred has been off enjoying it. I worked this forenoon at gathering pears and apples. This afternoon I went out to Dover takeing Mr Gutcher with me. He is intending to start for Bay City Mich. to morrow or next day. Had a very pleasant visit with my old friend L.G. Morgan this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September TUESDAY 4 1894 I have been rolling in the field next McBrides to day, while Fred has been ploughing in same field. Am glad to find that it works down very well considering the dry and hard state of the ground. Had a short call from my old friend G.W.Lemon this evening. There has been some prospects of rain to day but so far it has failed to come. {second page} September WEDNESDAY 5 1894 It rained this forenoon a nice shower lasting three or four hours, though very moderate. We got to work again this afternoon both Fred and I. He has been ploughing as usual and I have been harrowing in the same field. My per somewhat periodic season of darkness and worry seems upon me again. Have only one remedy, a right earnest waiting upon God for deliverance. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September THURSDAY 6 1894 Fred has kept on ploughing to day as usual We are geting this part of the work nearly done in that field. I raked up the ballance of our cloverseed crop this forenoon. This afternoon I have been rolling and harrowing in the field by McBrides. Recieved a letter from my absent ones this evening. Maggie promises to be home next week some time. {second page} September FRIDAY 7 1894 I have been harrowing in the field by McBrides geting it ready to sow. Fred has been ploughing in same field on the West side. It seems to take a long time to get through with the ploughing some-how, but the dry hard state of the ground is the principal cause. Have enjoyed a blessed degree of faith in my God to day just a simple act of faith O how it saves. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SATURDAY 8 1894 Jim and I cleaned up a load of oats this forenoon. Forgot to mention that a delightful rain came this morning just what was needed for our seeding. Fred has kept on ploughing as usual. I went up to Simcoe this afternoon and came back by Dover. The rain has done away with the dust entirely & roads very fine {second page} September SUNDAY 9 1894 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing Bertha & Jim with me. The young man officiated it being his turn. Cannot but think that He is a good young man and trying to do good but cannot say that I like to hear him yet. Hope to get used to him however. Our class was very poorly attended to day, but The Lord was with us which was the best of all. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September MONDAY 10 1894 Had a heavy rain last night and this morning which makes the plough go nicely. Found it too wet to harrow to day so I have been repairing roof's di and doing some other such work. Fred has kept on ploughing most of the time, or excepting when it was raining. Have had a somewhat variable experience to day It is not always bright and joyous. {second page} September TUESDAY 11 1894 Fred has kept on harrow ploughing to day as usual. I have been harrowing all day in same field as usual. The late rains have done wonders towards helping fit up the ground for seeding. There are indications of grass starting to grow as well. Have made up my mind again to Call specially upon God at this difficult juncture. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September WEDNESDAY 12 1894 We have been able to work at our seeding to day as usual. I have sown more than half of the field by McBrides to day. Fred has been harrowing in the mean time. The seed has gone in fairly well. Have sown the East side of the field. The Good Lord has been with me to day makeing my heart glad with his presence. {second page} September THURSDAY 13 1894 I have been harrowing this afternoon in same field as before. It rained this forenoon so that both Fred and I had to lay off work for a while. We got some seed wheat cleaned up in the mean time. Was much disappointed in not hearing from Maggie this evening. Think now that she will not get home till Monday. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September FRIDAY 14 1894 Fred has been ploughing again to day. It seems to take a long time to get this field ploughed for some reason. I have been harrowing in same field; & this afternoon have been drilling some three or four acres that was ready. Have been greatly strengthened of late by a newly appointed hour for secret prayer God has been meeting with me. {second page} September SATURDAY 15 1894 Have been buisy as ever to day harrowing in the field by McBrides. Fred has finished the ploughing at last, after a very long time. We were favoured with a visit from Harry Barretts two sisters Louise and Alice. The latter is married and lives in British Columbia. A moderate shower of rain stoped our work this evening for a while. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SUNDAY 16 1894 Went out to Dover to church this morning as usual takeing my mother with me. Had a very interesting discourse from our brother Cookman about the unjust steward. Our class seems to be almost a failure of late, there being scarcely any remaining. Have found it good to wait upon God of late. he is my help and my shield. {second page} September MONDAY 17 1894 Have been harrowing away with all our might to day in the field by McBrides, being anxious to get it sown Succeeding in geting it nearly ready to sow, what is not already done. I went down to Jarvis this evening after Maggie and the two children Found them there all right they having come up on the train this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September TUESDAY 18 1894 Fred and I have been working away in the field by McBrides to day as usual. We have at last been able to get the last of the field sown to day. The ditches are also nearly all run out with the plough. The ground has become quite dry again since the rains, and this field has taken a great deal of work. {second page} September WEDNESDAY 19 1894 Fred and I have finished the Big Field next to McBrides at last. Got it all ditched just in time for the rain that began a little before we finished. There is prospects of a two or three days rain This is time for the equinoxial & the rain is comeing from the East. Our front field will be greatly benefitted by a good rain, as the ground has been too hard to harrow as yet. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September THURSDAY 20 1894 We were fortunate enough to finish runing the last furrows in the big field by McBrides this morning, About the middle of the afternoon we had them all cleaned out It so happened that a fine shower began just before we finished, so the wheat will come right up. The rain will also eable us to begin working our front field by the church. {second page} September FRIDAY 21 1894 Fred has been ploughing in the front field by the church to day. He has finished all to but night but one head-land. I have been all day rolling in same field Succeeded in geting over it by by night. Am very thankful indeed to find this field harrows up so well. The long drought made it impossible for us to do anything with it until now. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SATURDAY 22 1894 Fred has been harrowing away in the front field to day. He finished ploughing the last head land this morning. I worked with the disc harrow this forenoon; but this afternoon went out to Dover with a small load of apples for the evaporator, sold them there for fifteen cents per bushell. There was a great farmers pic-nic in Dover this afternoon but could not make it. {second page} September SUNDAY 23 1894 On account of inclement weather we failed to get to church this morning. Went out this evening however, and heard Bro Cookman, takeing Maggie with me. Was rather surprised to see the evening congregation so small. It was scarcely as large as what we have in the morning as a rule. Have been graciously blessed in my humble worship to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September MONDAY 24 1894 We have been working in the field by the church to day, Fred and I. Have both been harrowing Find the ground hard in places, much work will be required to fit this field for the drill as a consequence. The disc harrow was very necessary in reducing the hard crust. There are many hard lumps as well. {second page} September TUESDAY 25 1894 We are still at work in the nine acre field in front or by the church. Did not quite get over it to day, suffiicient to start the drill, but to morrow if all is well we hope to get the drill started. Had a visit from our old friend and neighbour Peter Ryerse to day. He is quite feeble in body, but bright in his mind, and soul. Weather quite cool. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September WEDNESDAY 20 1894 Have been harrowing to day in the front field by the church. Fred has been also harrowing in the same field. I got started towards night with the drill, and put in some two or three acres. Hope to be able to finish the whole field to morrow, if all is well. The weather is still rather cool. Frost last night. {second page} September THURSDAY 21 1894 I have been very buisy to day geting the remaining portion of the field by the church drilled in. Kept Jim home from school this afternoon to help. It drilled in very well notwithstanding the lumps. Got all done by night for which I am thankful. Have sown one bushell and three pecks this year nearly all to gether. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September FRIDAY 28 1894 We have been runing furrows in the front field by the church and geting them cleaned out to day. Succeeded in geting through with this job before night. So our Fall Wheat seeding is all done at last. Have sown some twenty seven acres this Fall, or seven more that last. It has taken a great deal of work on account of the dry summer. {second page} September SATURDAY 29 1894 Fred has been at work digging potatoes to day in the front garden. I went up to Simcoe with a load of Oats for H. H. Griff - for He gives thirty cents per Bu for them. Came home by the mill & brought some flour for Fred. The weather has been very warm to day. It seems as though summer has come again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SUNDAY 30 1894 On account of rain to day we did not get to church as customary. Have been improving the precious day as far as possible in reading &c. Maggie and I went up to unckle John's this evening for a short time. Have enjoyed in a good degree "communion with the divine and infinite to day. This is always a blessed experience to my poor soul. {second page} October MONDAY 1 1894 I have been very buisy to day getting some repairing of fences done. Made a fence accross the creek also. Fred has been digging potatoes and geting ready to plough the potatoe patch for Crimson clover. This will be our first trial of this new clover here. Have seen it so highly recommended in agricultural papers that it realy seemed necessary to at least make a start. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October TUESDAY 2 1894 Fred finished digging the years crop of potatoes to day and got started towards night at ploughing the ground. F I thought of seeding it with Crimson Clover by the way of experiment. Hope however that the raising of this new Annual will become proffitable in more ways than one. This seems to be the experience of farmers in the U S. {second page} October WEDNESDAY 3 1894 Fred has been ploughing the potato patch and harrowing the same for sowing crimson clover seed. He got the ground ready about the middle of the afternoon and I have got the seed sown at last. Did not harrow nor roll but the ground was rather moist and I think the seed will soon come up. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October THURSDAY 4 1894 On account of an occasional shower to day we have not done a great deal. Have been picking apples and pears most of the time however. We got up a grist of chop or rather of grain for chop this evening. The rain is just the kind to make things grow. The weather being quite warm and the rains quite moderate and somewhat showery. {second page} October FRIDAY 5 1894 Fred has been away helping Wilson Porter thresh to day; while I have been out with a load of coarse grain for chop to the Pt Dover mill. Had dinner at Bro Cookman's our ministers. Went with him after dinner to see the harbour works now under way. The pier is to be enlarged to more than treble the present size for the new coal trade. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SATURDAY 6 1894 Fred went to Simcoe on business of his own to day takeing his wife with him. Maggie and I started for Delhi this forenoon, and got to Florences in Simcoe in time for dinner. We arrived at W.A. Fergusons at about four o'clock in the afternoon, finding them all well. Intended going over to my fatherinlaws tonight but failed. {second page} October SUNDAY 7 1894 Having stayed over last night at W.A. Fergusons in Delhi, We thought best to go ove over to Wyecombe this morning, our time being very limited. Found my wifes father and mother both quite comfortable and well. The seemed very glad to see us. Failed to get to church at bethel as we hoped to be able to do. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October MONDAY 8 1894 We visited at my wife's fathers until after noon to day, after which we started for home. Arrived safely in Simcoe in good time. Had tea at my cousin Florence's and a good rest. Came home by E.J. Decons. Arrived here at about eight P.M. Found the family all well, and everything all right as far as was possible. {second page} October TUESDAY 8 1894 Fred and I have been geting up threshing wood most of the time to day As we expect the threshers sometime to-morrow it stands us in hand to be ready for them. The weather is quite cool but seasonable. Gathered our winter pears to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October WEDNESDAY 10 1894 I went arround after threshers to day or rather this forenoon, while Fred was working at gathering apples. This afternoon at about three o'clock we got to work threshing. Have the following helping us Wilson Porter, & man, George McBride Billy McBride, Ad Frollic John Feargue is with the machine. It has gone off very well this afternoon. {second page} October THURSDAY 11 1894 We finished our threshing of grain to day. It took us until about four this afternoon. Ocro Our crop all told was 314 Bu Wheat from 20 acres and 765 Bu Oats or a little more than a half crop. Mr Hom helped us today also Mr James McBride, George McBride, Adam Frollick, Billy McBride Thomas Jacksons man Wilson Porter & man, besides Mr Buchner about two hours. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October FRIDAY 12 1894 Fred went over to Mr Starlings this morning to help them thresh It did not take them very long however - about three hours. I have been fixing up some fence & mending a culvert this forenoon. This afternoon had a visit from Mr Smith. He came to see the stock that we proposed to sell. He favours our project of making a sale. "The Lord is my helper". {second page} October SATURDAY 13 1894 Fred has been working at gathering apples most of the time to day I went up to see about when we should have our proposed sale. Concluded to have it on the 25th inst. Left my list with the Auctioneer P. Maler Got home in good time this afternoon. Have felt much cast down in my heart of late on account of the strange position in which we are placed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SUNDAY 14 1894 The weather being very disagreeable this morning we did not go out to church but went after dinner instead. Bro Cookman gave the Orangemen a sermon this afternoon in our church. His text was "bear ye one anothers burdens &c" His discourse was excellent and I felt well repaid for going out through the cold wind and muddy roads. This is generaly my experience however {second page} October MONDAY 15 1894 I went up to Simcoe this morning to get sale bills, and on the way home have been puting them up. Took dinner at my cousin Hamilton Olds & enjoyed a short visit with him very much. Have been realising the presence of my heavenly Father this afternoon in particular. Fred has been digging his own potatoes about two thirds of the day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October TUESDAY 16 1894 Have been all day on the raod puting up bills. Took my dinner at my friends W.J. Carpenters. There has been a good many circumstances of late to try my faith. But God is with me. Am looking for and expecting the fulfillment of the promise respecting my debts Even if I should be left peniless, am looking for deliverance & the privilege of paying them. {second page} October WEDNESDAY 17 1894 My mother and I went out to Dover to day Had dinner at Bro. Cookmans Am always delighted with the company of this dear Bro and his kind family. Saw the dredge working to day geting the harbour in readiness for the coal trade, so soon to be opened up here with the other side of the lake. Weather beautiful and warm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October THURSDAY 18 1894 My man & I got in our last load of clover seed this afternoon He has been geting out manure to the ten-acre field most of the time. I have been buisy as usual at sundry jobs. Got threshing wood cut this forenoon with Jims help. Have had a most precious season with my God this evening. He is so accessible. {second page} October FRIDAY 19 1894 Fred continued to draw manure to day from below the drive barn to the ten-acre-field. He finished covering this field by noon to day. This afternoon he went out to Jarvis on business of his own. I have been working at the apples nearly all day. Have been experiencing some of the precious joys of Salvation to day also. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SATURDAY 20 1894 Fred has been working away at geting out manure from below the drive barn to the big North East Corner field. We will be ready to start the plough directly after we get the manure is out. I have been geting apples gathered and put away for our own use most of the time to day. Had Mr Masacre the clover thresher here to day. {second page} October SUNDAY 21 1894 I went out to church this morning, takeing my wife and Jim with me. The young minister preached to us in his usual way. Had a visit from A.G. Rose & his wife this evening. Do not generaly feel beneficial by visiting on the Sabbath but cannot drive people away, when the come Feel thankful for Gods favour until now. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October MONDAY 22 1894 Fred has been geting out manure again to day as usual. I have been working at gathering apples nearly all day. Have been thinking seriously of geting a man to work the back portion of the farm on shares or at the halves, as they call it; and keep forty acres or so myself. This would give me great relief provided we could get a good man. {second page} October TUESDAY 23 1894 Went out to Dover this forenoon takeing my wife with me. Fred has been helping of course as usual. Got started this afternoon at gathering the remaining apples still ungathered in the orchard. Have felt much cast down of lat thinking the necessity of the sale soon to come off. Feel assured however that it must be from the Lord. Blessed by His Holy name. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October WEDNESDAY 24 1894 The clover huller owned by Mr Masacres of Townsend came last night and to day we have been threshing cloverseed. Rain fell last night and the weather being warm & damp to day the clover threshed rather tough. Was pleased with the machine Its work was excellent. Had Ad Frolick helping all day, with James Avon & {illegible} man this afternoon. {second page} October THURSDAY 25 1894 Was very buisy this forenoon geting ready for our long expected sale which took place this afternoon. There was quite a crowd of people present and the sale went off fairly well. Some things went very cheap particularly the horse-power for only 17$ or one quarter of its value. Had a visit from W. J. Carpenters this afternoon and evening. The Lord has been with me to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October FRIDAY 26 1894 I have been exceedingly buisy to day, finishing up the work of yesterdays sale. Old Mrs Douley who has been for some time been living with her daughter Mrs Kitchen died last night. Fred has been off to day makeing arrangement for the funeral which takes place to morrow. Measured up the bay of hay this afternoon and afterwards went out to Dover with a load of apples. {second page} October SATURDAY 27 1894 Fred has been engaged at the solemn duty to day. His wife's mother was buried in Mount Zion Cemetery with the funeral services in the church. I have been buisy as usual Mr Hull of hallsville was here after his piggs. Mr Parkinson was also after his purchase the roan cow and the cultivator. Have had two applicants by men to work part of the farm on shares already. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SUNDAY 28 1894 Took my mother and Jim to church with me this morning. Bro. Cookman officiated and tickets for the Quarter were renewed after preaching service. Have had in some degree the presence of the good Spirit to day and of late. My troubles are enlarged however some times & then I am troubled indeed Can "say boldly that God is my helper" {second page} October MONDAY 29 1894 Maggie and I started for Delhi this morning driving around by Mrs Stringers. Got in Simcoe in time for dinner which we took at uncle Daniel Olds. Went from there to Delhi this evening where we arrived in time for supper. Partook of the latter at Wills. Drove over to my father in-laws after tea arriving there at about half past ten P.M. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October TUESDAY 30 1894 Maggie and I started from her fathers where we stayed over night, for Simcoe at about ten A.M. Had dinner at Florences, Concluded to go down to Toronto to consult with the Canada Permenant. Started at about four o'clock P.M. and went by way of Norwich, Brantford, Harrisburg & Hamilton, arriveing in Toronto in the evening at about eight o'clock, at Sarah's {second page} October WEDNESDAY 31 1894 Took breakfast at Sarah's this morning, in Toronto. Directly afterward I went down to the Canada Permenant building to see about some matters relating to our Mortgage. Spent four or five hours there and to some purpose apparently for it seems likely that I will get clear of pay some eighty dollars interest which was over-charged on the Wadsworth mortgage. Came home on the night train arriving at about ten. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November THURSDAY 1 1894 I have had Fred ploughing to day as usual. Went up to Simcoe this forenoon calling arround by Mrs Stringers. She agreed to furnish means to take up our mortgage provided the Company who hold it are willing to relinquish the same. Had dinner at G.W.Lemons, and after geting through with business came home arriving at about four P.M. {second page} November FRIDAY 2 1894 Fred has continued to plough to day as usual. I have been very buisy indeed doing sundry jobs geting things in readiness for winter mostly. The weather still keeps mild and very pleasant. To night however we have had every appearance of rain. Lined the old sheet iron stove this forenoon using two old linings for that purpose. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SATURDAY 3 1894 Rain, fill last night again and most of the forenoon. Fred got to work ploughing about ten a.m. however. Have been exceeding buisy to day as usual. Cleaned up the barn floor this forenoon after the clover huller. This afternoon have done some plastering and in the way have helped the house-cleaners. God has blessed me to day. {second page} November SUNDAY 4 1894 On account of rain, bad roads and cool weather we did not go our quarterly meeting at Woodhouse as we intended. It has been quite a disagreeable day out of doors, so we have been enjoying the in-door fire. I can boldly say, the Lord is my helper; hence will I not fear what man can do unto me. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November MONDAY 5 1894 I went up to my friend Bro Daniel Wooley's this forenoon. Took dinner at his residence, near Port Ryerse. We went to the Quarterly business meeting together at the Woodhouse Chappel. Had a pleasant and rather encouraging season waiting upon God. Met with Bro Robert Taylor and talked with him som about his takeing part of our farm to work. {second page} November TUESDAY 6 1894 Spent the forenoon in cleaning up a load of chop also five baggs of wheat for Mr Edmondson of Port Dover. Went out this afternoon to take it to the Port Dover Mill Got back in good time. The weather is exceedingly cold and winter like. Fred has kept on ploughing in the field west of the woods as usual. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November WEDNESDAY 7 1894 Have been working at sundry jobs this forenoon. This afternoon I went up to Simcoe with Mrs Stringer. She promised lately to take up the Wadsworth Mortgage for me. So our trip to Simcoe this afternoon was for this purpose. Did not accomplish anything however owing to the lawyers mostly. The like to get a fee from everybody. {second page} November THURSDAY 8 1894 Have had Fred ploughing in the field West of the woods to day, as usual. I worked in the Woodhouse at makeing a rack to dry apples on , this forenoon. This afternoon I have been cleaning up Alsike clover seed for Market. Do not find the quality first class owing to the wheat being ground up by the huller. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November FRIDAY 9 1894 Owing to snow and rain that has been falling almost incessantly both last night and to day, I have been sorting over apples and puting them away for Winter. Fred has been ploughing a good part of the time. He has just about finished ploughing the stubble field West of the woods. The Lord is my helper and my guide for ever Amen. {second page} November SATURDAY 10 1894 We have been cuting and geting up wood to day, with Fred's help & Jims as well. The snow that fell yesterday has made rather disagreeable geting arround and we have got up wood on the sleighs for the first for this winter. Some six inches of snow has fallen already. There is no frost in the ground however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SUNDAY 11 1894 On account of the terrible state of the roads to day we did not get to church as usual. The snow that fell yesterday and the day before has scarcely been broken yet. Have been trying to remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. Had James Stalcourt to see us a short time this evening. {second page} November MONDAY 12 1894 The late cold spell has had the effect of makeing us hurry up in makeing our preparations for winter. I have been very buisy to day puting away potatoes and apples for Winters use. Fred has had to lay off on account of a lack of work to day. The snow being rather deep for ploughing as yet. The weather is moderating to night however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November TUESDAY 13 1894 Snow has been falling at times to day, and the weather has kept cold and rather disagreeable. I have been sorting over apples; but have seemed to get along very slow. Fred has been doing some work for himself to day. The snow on the ground has prevented ploughing. Winter seems to have come in earnest. {second page} November WEDNESDAY 14 1894 My old job of apple sorting has kept me going most of the time to day. Got all done this evening however including cider-apples. Fred was not able to plough to day owing to the snow that still continues on the ground. So he has not worked to day. Mrs John Challand was buried to day. She was an old and respected resident and passed away suddenly </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November THURSDAY 15 1894 Fred got started with the plough again to day, the late snow having thawed sufficient. I have been away to the cider mill at Lynn Valley. Came home by Port Dover. Had a tedeous ride owing to the terrible state of the roads. Saw Henry Huffman about a note of mine that he got from Sam McBride last summer. {second page} November FRIDAY 16 1894 I went up to Simcoe this afternoon takeing some eight baggs of oats for J. Harris and five for H Groff. Spent the forenoon geting ready to go. Took a sample of alsike along and had one offer of five forty per Bu for it. Fred has been ploughing in one of the back fields to day. Found the roads very bad; but geting some better. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SATURDAY 17 1894 Fred has been ploughing in the N.E. Corner field to day as usual. I went out to Dover this forenoon takeing my mother with me. Sent a note up to Simcoe by Henry Huffman as a renewal for the Sam McBride ball. Roads are still very bad, but geting better. Noticed to night that the price of wheat has begun to harden after a long long time. {second page} November SUNDAY 18 1894 The roads being very rough and bad this morning, did not think best to drive out to church, but walked out instead takeing Jim with me. Had a very interesting sermon from the Rev Mr Hoobs of Tilsonberg. This was the occasion of our anniversary or instead of the old fashioned tea meeting. Lecture to morrow night also by the same minister. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November MONDAY 19 1894 Have been working in the barn most of the time to day, geting the alsike clover seed cleaned up also the red do. Fred has been doing work of his own to day. The ground being too hard from frost to plough. We have failed to get our turnip crop gathered as yet. Tried it to day but had to give up however. {second page} November TUESDAY 20 1894 Fred did not plough to day but went up to Tyrell on his own account instead. I have been buisy all day cleaning up clover-seed and wheat for mill. Found the seed rather less than I expected. It is in keeping with our other crops for the season however both as to yield and quality. Weather much improved. It seems like warm weather again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November WEDNESDAY 21 1894 Fred has been ploughing in the N.E. Corner field to day again. I went up to Simcoe to day to take my years crop of Alsike. Took some oats to A.H.G. and a small grist of wheat to mill as usual well. There is some improvement in the road as the result of high winds and frosty nights. It seems like Indian Summer now. {second page} November THURSDAY 22 1894 This being thanksgiving day we have had a thanksgiving dinner and somw of our friends with us. I have been geting turnips dug however with Jims help but did not quite get done. Fred has been ploughing again in the N.E. Corner field as usual. Have enjoyed much liberty in prayer this evening respecting my present difficulties. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November FRIDAY 23 1894 Fred has been ploughing again to day, in the North East Corner field. I went up to Simcoe this afternoon to see about settling up the cloverseed. Failed to do so however on account of their not being ready. I took a small load of oats up to Harry Groff, which completed the contract made with him some time ago, for two loads. Sent away a letter to the C.P. to day. {second page} November SATURDAY 24 1894 Have been cuting wood in the woods this forenoon with Jims help also this afternoon. Fred has been ploughing again to day in same field as yesterday. He is geting it done all but about four acres. Just now there is every appearance of Winter It seems as though it would freeze up for good to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SUNDAY 25 1894 I stayed home to day to take care of the children while Maggie and Bertha went out to church instead. The weather has been very cold and windy to day, and church goers have felt it somewhat I fear. Have enjoyed reading one of my fathers old books by Rev James Caughey, to day entitled Christianity in earnest. {second page} November MONDAY 26 1894 Jim has been helping me cut and get up wood to day. He has got so that he is quite a hand on the cross-cut saw. Fred has been away to day. the ground being too hard to plough, on business of his own. We have to clean or rather core and pare our cull apples these evenings and are getting pretty well through. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November TUESDAY 27 1894 Fred has got to ploughing again in the N.E. corner field to day. Jim and I got a grist of chop and small loads of oats ready; and afterwards I took it up to the Lynn Valley mills. I went on to Simcoe afterwards to take some dried apples & to settle up for the alsike. On account of chopped wheat we had to take 50cts less than regular price sold six Bu for $5.25 per Bu. {second page} November WEDNESDAY 28 1894 Winter has evidently come to stay. Snow having fallen last night and cold north wind succeeded it to day. Fred could not plough, so has been away to Tyrell on business of his own. I have been away with my wife and mother to Wellington Carpenters for a visit. Met several friends there & enjoyed our visit very much with them. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November THURSDAY 29 1894 Jim and I finished cleaning up a load of oats this morning and I took it up to the oat-meal mill to day. Sold the last load at twenty eight cents per bushell. I paid a portion of my tax on the way home something of over thirty dollars. The years tax is nearly fifty dollars however. Had a notice from the C P. Co rather serious to night. {second page} November FRIDAY 30 1894 I went out to Dover this forenoon to the Mill with a small load of wheat. Sold it there for fifty three cents per bushell. This is six cent more per bushell than it was a week or two ago. There is some hopes of a better value for wheat in the near future, the market being a rising one just now. Our old friend G.W. Lemon is with us for the night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SATURDAY 1 1894 Spent the forenoon in going arround the neighbourhood looking for some money to pay out. This afternoon Maggie and I got ready and went up to Simcoe for Delhi. Arrived at the latter place at about six. We are staying over night at John Fergusons. Had a rather pleasant ride owing to the wind being on our backs. {second page} December SUNDAY 2 1894 Have been to church this evening, but not the morning. We went with Will and his family to their church, the Presbyterian. We have had a proffitable visit together Will & I. Our conversation having been mostly on bible subjects. The weather is rather cold and wintry. We are staying over night with W. A's and his family. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December MONDAY 3 1894 After talking some with Will and John about our business this morning, Maggie and I started for home. We called at Florences in Simcoe, however, and had dinner. We got home about the middle of the afternoon and found everything all right so far as we could see. Fred has been ploughing to day. {second page} December TUESDAY 4 1894 Maggie and I cleaned up a load of wheat this forenoon and this afternoon I took it out to Dover and sold at Shaw's mill at fifty four cents. The weather is moderating since morning. I went down to Nanticoke last night to see Mrs Dollie Smith who I heard had some money to let. Failed to get what we wanted. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December WEDNESDAY 5 1894 Fred has been working with the plough this afternoon in the N.E. Corner field. I went out to the Dover mill with another load of wheat this afternoon having cleaned it up this forenoon. Had a visit from Mrs Cookman and Mifs Giles to day. The latter brought an order for a couple of loads of hay. The weather has been very fine to day. Roads geting good. {second page} December THURSDAY 6 1894 Jim and I cleaned up another load of wheat this morning and last night. I took it out to the Dover mill this afternoon, and sold at fifty four cents per Bu. Fred worked this forenoon at ploughing in the big N.E.Corner this forenoon. This afternoon he went out to Dover on his own business. The weather continues very fine, the roads are geting good as well. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December FRIDAY 7 1894 Jim helped me got on a load of hay this forenoon, and this afternoon I took it out to Dover for Johnson the livery-man. Fred has been ploughing in the N.E. Corner field to day as usual. The weather continues every fine and warm for this time of year. {second page} December SATURDAY 8 1894 Had Jim to help me get on another load of hay at the little barn this forenoon, and this afternoon took it out to town. Sold this load to our minister Bro Cookman at Seven dollars per ton. Had a ton all but sixty pounds. Fred has been ploughing in the big field to day as usual. Rain has come again & had to drive home in the rain to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SUNDAY 9 1894 Took my mother and wife out to church with me this morning. Had a very interesting service, Bro Cookman, being our minister. We are adopting a new system or way of conducting class meeting and the minister gave us a trial of it to day. One leader conducts the whole class, instead of three, calling on such members as he sees fit, the class to occupy only fifteen minutes. {second page} December MONDAY 10 1894 Fred has been ploughing to day as usual. I got the binder ready to take inside this morning & this afternoon went out to town. Had the great privilege of paying off a number of small accounts of one kind and another this evening. Did not have enough to go arround however. A complementary supper was given this evening to W. H. Walls who goes to his new home in Alliston to morrow. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December TUESDAY 11 1894 Fred has been ploughing in the N.E.Corner field to day. Late rains have been making the ground wet. I went back to Brown's this morning to make enquiries about Chris. Nelson as a farmer &c. Got a good report from Mr Brown. Walked on to C Nelsons house & found him at home. He was just about to have writings drawn for renting a small place, but was willing to give us the preference. {second page} December WEDNESDAY 12 1894 Fred has been sick to day and unable to leave his house. It has been raining nearly all day and all of last night, so that quite a freshet has been produced. I have been buisy as usual working in the barn during the forenoon and this afternoon I have been leting off water from the fall ploughing &c. Weather very warm as well as wet. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December THURSDAY 13 1894 Fred has been laid up again to day, So I had to go to the mill for hog feed. Worked arround the barn during the forenoon however, at stoping sparrows out mostly. Found the roads very bad owing to recent heavy rains. Maggie and Mildred went up to Unckle John's for the afternoon, So when I came home from Lynn Valley, I took tea with them there. {second page} December FRIDAY 14 1894 Have been buisy this forenoon at cuting wood in the woods. Had Jim to help. Fred has been unable to stir out owing to some kind of illness. I went out to Dover this afternoon to see about some small matters relating to hay &c. Heard recently of the very sudden death of the Premier of Canada Sir John Thompson. He died at Windsor Castle where he was visiting the Queen &c. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SATURDAY 15 1894 Fred has been able to run the plough again to day, He is not well however appearing. I have been cuting wood in the woods with Jims help. Had a Mr John Douglas from near Windham Center to see me about working a part of the place on shares. Could not make him any promise owing to my recent agreement with C. Nelson to give hime the first chance. {second page} December SUNDAY 16 1894 A smart shower of rain came at the time we usually start for church; so we did not get out as we desired. My wife and I went over to hear Rev Mr Pugsley in the M.Church instead. Felt benefited by the service, as we generaly do, no matter where we go - for worship. The benefits of the Christian Sabbath are neither few nor small. How important to improve them as we have opportunity. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December MONDAY 17 1894 Fred has been ploughing again to day, in the N.E. Corner field. he is not well however, nor has he been for some time. I worked this forenoon at cleaning ditches in the Big field. This afternoon I went out to Dover takeing my mother with me. We are finding much benefit from our dried apples this year. There seems to be no other source of supply at present. {second page} December TUESDAY 18 1894 Fred went up to Simcoe to day to see the doctor for himself, He being somewhat unwell lately. I went down near Jarvis this forenoon to see Cris. Nelson about working for us. Found that he had taken another place however and could not come as he had promised. Felt rather disappointed. Am reminded that all things shall work together for good &c. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December WEDNESDAY 19 1894 Fred has been ploughing again to day in the big field. as u He has about finished it. I went up to Simcoe takeing my mother with me, Had dinner at Florences. The roads are very bad excepting where it is sandy. There is no frost in the ground and many were at the plough on the way to Simcoe Settled up with H.H.G. & did not owe him very much. {second page} December THURSDAY 20 1894 We have been killing hoggs to day Fred and I with Jim Challand's help. Butchered our big barrow before noon and this afternoon Freds big two hoggs. We are keeping two for another time. The weather being so warm. I went down to Jarvis this evening after Charley Crysler who is comeing to spend his hollowdays here and at Delhi. Roads are very bad towards Jarvis. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December FRIDAY 21 1894 Fred has not worked to day but has been off on business of his own. Spent the forenoon in cuting up and salting pork. Also in fixing the pump. This afternoon have been out to the woods cuting down trees &c. Weather still very warm; - A white frost last night; but rain has not come yet. The Helper is with me still, Am comforted by his aid {second page} December SATURDAY 22 1894 Jim and I have been working in the woods part of the time to day. Want to cut enough wood to last us through the Winter during hollowdays if possible so as not to keep Jim home from school. Went out to Dover this evening, takeing Maggie with me to get some Christmas supplies. We also met my nephew G.H.Cunningham at the Station & brought him home with us. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SUNDAY 23 1894 Went out to church to day as usual. Enjoyed the service very much Bro Cookman officiating. It fell to me for the first time to take charge of the newly organized class, in the new plan. Had a rather favourable time of it. Believe so far that it will be an improvement on the old way. Some of the very objectionable features being overcome. {second page} December MONDAY 24 1894 Have been working at sundry jobs to day when not visiting with my unckle Caleb Matthews who lately arrived from Michigan. Spent about half the day with him. He is looking very much older than when he left us some eight years ago. The weather continues to be mild and very pleasant. There are some indications of a change before long however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December TUESDAY 25 1894 Charley Crysler and I drove down to Jarvis this morning I drove the democrat and he the buggy after our Delhi relatives, who were to spend Christmas with us to day. We only had W.A. Ferguson, wife and three children to come home with us Mr and Mrs J W Ferguson came in time for Dinner however. Had a very pleasant time to gether. {second page} December WEDNESDAY 26 1894 Mr & Mrs J.W. Ferguson did not leave us until this afternoon for their home. I went to the school meeting this forenoon and had rather an interesting time. There was a large turn out Robt Ross was reelected trustee for ensueing term. Have been cuting wood in the woods this afternoon with Jims help. The weather has become very cold and stormy at last. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December THURSDAY 27 1894 A very cold and disagreeable storm mostly of wind has prevailed to day. We have spent the day visiting at unckle Matthews, my mother George Maggie & I . Unckle Caleb Matthews and nearly the whole Matthews family were there besides. Spent a rather pleasant day. Had a disagreeable conversation with A.G.Rose about school matters &c. {second page} December FRIDAY 28 1894 The cold weather still continues, but we have been cuting wood in the woods to day. My nephew with Charley and Jim have been helping. Fred got up some three loads this afternoon and one load for himself. Two degrees below Zero was the temperature for this morning. The coldest for the season so far. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SATURDAY 29 1894 Snow has been falling moderately to day; but the wind has been blowing quite a gale withal so that we did not to out of the house except to do chores all day. We are impressed that Winter weather has come to stay at last for a while at least I have been makeing a picture frame for my wife this afternoon. Our two nephews George & Charley are still with us. {second page} December SUNDAY 30 1894 Went out to our church in Port Dover this morning as usual takeing my wife and Charley Crysler with me. The young ministe preached to us in his usual way. He is a good young man apparently and trying to do good but not aptly gifted for the ministry in my opinion. He may overcome these natural defects however if he persists resolutely and patiently to get the better of them. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December MONDAY 31 1894 Our two visitors Charley Crysler and George Cunningham left us this forenoon for a visit to Lynedoch and Delhi, takeing Bertha with them. Was buisy this forenoon at fixing drive barn door. Took the old black sow away to Mr Starlings also this afternoon Jim and I have been cuting wood in the woods & geting some white ash loggs out for the mill. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> {blank front page} {second page} THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1893 C.C.Olds. TORONTO PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROS. MANUFACTURING STATIONERS </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {lunar table for November and December 1893} {second page} January SUNDAY 1 Our first day of the new year has been a rainy one, so we did not go to church as we intended. Went up to Unckle John Matthews for dinner. Have not been enjoying myself spiritually as much as I could wish. The troubles of my my heart are enlarged" and so I often feel of late, But, shall not the Good Lord deliver me out of them all." <table><tbody><tr><td>November, 1893</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>December, 1893</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Moon's Phases</td> <td>D.</td> <td>H.</td> <td>M.</td> <td></td> <td>Moon's Phases</td> <td>D.</td> <td>H.</td> <td>M.</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>New Moon</td> <td>8</td> <td>7</td> <td>57</td> <td>M</td> <td>New Moon</td> <td>8</td> <td>2</td> <td>40</td> <td>M</td> </tr><tr><td>First Quarter</td> <td>16</td> <td>0</td> <td>45</td> <td>E</td> <td>First Quarter</td> <td>10</td> <td>5</td> <td>21</td> <td>M</td> </tr><tr><td>Full Moon</td> <td>23</td> <td>1</td> <td>8</td> <td>E</td> <td>Full Moon</td> <td>22</td> <td>11</td> <td>37</td> <td>E</td> </tr><tr><td>Last Quarter</td> <td>30</td> <td>4</td> <td>8</td> <td>M</td> <td>Last Quarter</td> <td>29</td> <td>6</td> <td>18</td> <td>E</td> </tr><tr><td>D</td> <td>DW</td> <td>SR.</td> <td>SS.</td> <td>M.R.</td> <td>D</td> <td>DW</td> <td>SR.</td> <td>SS.</td> <td>M.R.</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>hm</td> <td>hm</td> <td>h.m.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>hm</td> <td>hm</td> <td>h.m.</td> </tr><tr><td>1</td> <td>W</td> <td>6 54</td> <td>5 09</td> <td>A M</td> <td>1</td> <td>F</td> <td>7 32</td> <td>4 43</td> <td>0 38</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>T</td> <td>6 58</td> <td>5 08</td> <td>0 24</td> <td>2</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 33</td> <td>4 43</td> <td>1 46</td> </tr><tr><td>3</td> <td>F</td> <td>6 57</td> <td>5 06</td> <td>1 37</td> <td>3</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 34</td> <td>4 43</td> <td>2 51</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>S</td> <td>6 58</td> <td>5 05</td> <td>2 45</td> <td>4</td> <td>M</td> <td>7 35</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>3 57</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>S</td> <td>6 59</td> <td>5 03</td> <td>3 55</td> <td>5</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 36</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>5 08</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>M</td> <td>7 01</td> <td>5 02</td> <td>4 59</td> <td>6</td> <td>W</td> <td>7 37</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>6 09</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 02</td> <td>5 01</td> <td>6 06</td> <td>7</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 38</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>7 16</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>W</td> <td>7 03</td> <td>5 00</td> <td>Sets</td> <td>8</td> <td>F</td> <td>7 39</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>Sets</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 04</td> <td>4 59</td> <td>5 19</td> <td>9</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 40</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>5 24</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>F</td> <td>7 06</td> <td>4 58</td> <td>5 54</td> <td>10</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 41</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>6 21</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 07</td> <td>4 57</td> <td>6 38</td> <td>11</td> <td>M</td> <td>7 42</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>7 24</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 08</td> <td>4 56</td> <td>7 29</td> <td>12</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 43</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>8 30</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>M</td> <td>7 09</td> <td>4 55</td> <td>8 28</td> <td>13</td> <td>W</td> <td>7 44</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>9 36</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 11</td> <td>4 54</td> <td>9 38</td> <td>14</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 44</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>10 43</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>W</td> <td>7 13</td> <td>4 58</td> <td>10 40</td> <td>15</td> <td>F</td> <td>7 45</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>11 51</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 14</td> <td>4 52</td> <td>11 49</td> <td>16</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 45</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>A.M.</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>F</td> <td>7 15</td> <td>4 51</td> <td>A.M.</td> <td>17</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 46</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>0 59</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 16</td> <td>4 50</td> <td>0 57</td> <td>18</td> <td>M</td> <td>7 47</td> <td>4 43</td> <td>2 09</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 18</td> <td>4 49</td> <td>2 07</td> <td>19</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 47</td> <td>4 43</td> <td>3 25</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>M</td> <td>7 19</td> <td>4 48</td> <td>3 19</td> <td>20</td> <td>W</td> <td>7 48</td> <td>4 44</td> <td>4 45</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 20</td> <td>4 47</td> <td>4 36</td> <td>21</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 48</td> <td>4 44</td> <td>6 09</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>W</td> <td>7 22</td> <td>4 47</td> <td>5 55</td> <td>22</td> <td>F</td> <td>7 39</td> <td>4 45</td> <td>Rises</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 23</td> <td>4 46</td> <td>Rises</td> <td>23</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 50</td> <td>4 46</td> <td>5 04</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>F</td> <td>7 24</td> <td>4 46</td> <td>5 14</td> <td>24</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 50</td> <td>4 46</td> <td>6 22</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 25</td> <td>4 45</td> <td>6 17</td> <td>25</td> <td>M</td> <td>7 50</td> <td>4 47</td> <td>7 47</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 26</td> <td>4 45</td> <td>7 30</td> <td>26</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 50</td> <td>4 47</td> <td>9 08</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>M</td> <td>7 27</td> <td>4 44</td> <td>8 52</td> <td>27</td> <td>W</td> <td>7 51</td> <td>4 48</td> <td>10 23</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 28</td> <td>4 44</td> <td>10 12</td> <td>28</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 51</td> <td>4 49</td> <td>11 35</td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>W</td> <td>7 29</td> <td>4 43</td> <td>11 27</td> <td>29</td> <td>F</td> <td>7 51</td> <td>4 50</td> <td>A.M.</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 30</td> <td>4 43</td> <td>A.M.</td> <td>30</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 52</td> <td>4 51</td> <td>0 43</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>S</td> <td>752</td> <td>452</td> <td>150</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January MONDAY 2 1893 Fred has taken advantage of Hollowday privileges to day. He has done the chores however. Have been rather unwell with my back so as to be partialy laid up, myself. Have done some saw filing besides makeing and puting in an axe-handle &c. The weather has become cold just in time to make excellent sleighing for us. The rain yesterday was also a great benefit in providing us with water in abundance. {second page} January TUESDAY 3 1893 We cut wood this afternoon Fred and I. While this forenoon he was geting up wood and I went to Jarvis. Called at Mr Parsons on the way and got our last cheese check for the last season. Had an offer from Mr Ivey of Ivey & Allen, to take up our Mortgage for us and to reduce the rate of interest to five and a half per ct. The weather has been very cold to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January WEDNESDAY 4 1893 Have had Fred geting up wood to day while I have been up to Simcoe takeing Maggie and the baby with me. Took dinner at unckle Daniels and had our picture taken, the three of us together at Armstrongs. Settled up a small note at H.H.G's and left our tax-money at the bank of Hamilton for the year. Sent a letter to Toronto about the matter that came up yesterday {second page} January THURSDAY 5 1893 Snow has been falling nearly all day; but Fred and I have kept on at our work in the woods notwithstanding. The weather still keeps cold and stormy. We seem likely to have a severe old fashioned winter after all. Have continued to feel some what cast down But have been reminded that the Lord raisith all those the be bowed down Shall he not also help me. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January FRIDAY 6 1893 We have kept on working in the woods to day, Fred and I . The day has been a beautiful one though cold. Heard to day that one of our dear friends in Port Dover Mifs Alice Barret had just lately been married to a young lawyer from British Columbia and left immediately after for their Wedding trip. She is to return for a short season before going to her new home however. {second page} January SATURDAY 7 1893 Fred has been geting up wood this forenoon, but this afternoon has been cuting. I went out to Dover this forenoon to settle up with Unckle George Matthews for a truck. Found that he had been paid for all but about Twenty seven dollars, So I gave him my note for the ball. at ten months. He agreed to repaint & to Iron the bolske posts grates. Have been greatly cast down to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SUNDAY 8 1893 Went out to Port Dover this morning as usual takeing ma with me. Had an excellent discourse from our dear brother Cookman. His subject was the parable of the wheat and tares. Did not feel myself fit to enter into God's house to day owing to unbelief or lack of trust in HIm. Found Jack and Florence here from Simcoe having come down after church then. Went to hear Dr Lake this evening {second page} January MONDAY 9 1893 Fred awakened me this morning saying that dogs were at our sheep. So I got up and we spent nearly the whole forenoon in hunting up the sheep. Found that one of our best young ewes had been worried so we killed & dressed this one and finally found the rest all right. Went to W. McBrides & to Mr Halls to caution them about their doggs. Have had a terribly drifting snow storm since about the middle of last night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January TUESDAY 10 1893 The weather has been very cold to day about Zero all day. Fred and I have been cuting wood in the woods this forenoon and this afternoon Fred has been spliting in the woods, except when makeing an axe-handle. Have been graciously strengthened of late by the Divine and Infinite. He does all things well. {second page} January WEDNESDAY 11 1893 Fred and I have been cuting wood in the woods again to day. I have been doing some other work however between times, such as filing the saws &c. The very cold weather of last night and yesterday is apparently leaving us and a snow storm seems to be brewing. The winter is become quite old fashioned after all the many prophecies to the contrary. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January THURSDAY 12 1893 We kept on working in the woods this forenoon, Fred and I . He also kept on this afternoon while I have been visiting my old friend W.J. Carpenter & wife with the Wallse's. The weather has been exceedingly cold and stormy all day, scarcely fit to work out of doors at all. We had a nice visit together however. {second page} January FRIDAY 13 1893 Had considerable trouble with our cross cut saw to day. We have been cuting up a large maple tree in the back woods which cut very hard. Have not made much headway as a consequence. Have been makeing some aservations on the back end of the place this evening prior to offering it to Ed Ewen at a price that is some fifty acres of it. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SATURDAY 14 1893 Owing to stormy weather Fred and I did not go to the woods this forenoon but threshed a couple of floorings of peas with the horses. Maggie and I went out to Dover this afternoon driving our Flora colt for the first time single to the cutter. I went down to see Mr John McCarty about threshing our cloverseed. The weather is very cold at present. {second page} January SUNDAY 15 1893 Went out to Dover this morning as usual takeing Maggie and Jim with me. Found the weather very cold and windy for driving. Were surprised on geting home from church to have my father and sister-in-law to come in soon after very unexpectedly. The latter had just been haveing a sale of stock at her farm near Leynedoch having rented the same. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January MONDAY 16 1893 Sarah and her father, who were with us over night started for home at about eleven o'clock this forenoon. The weather is still very cold and severe with but little prospect of a change very soon. Fred has been geting up wood &c this forenoon Took our two sows down to W. Parkes this afternoon but to no purpose {second page} January TUESDAY 17 1893 Fred got up wood this forenoon as usual while I went to Jarvis to look after some matters of business. Had a note there for renewal of settlement, took the former latter course however as money is scarce these days. Fred and I have been sawing in the woods again. The weather continues to be cold, without any abatement </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January WEDNESDAY 18 1893 Fred and I have been working in the woods, most of the time to day. A storm of wind and snow has been raging most of the day makeing it very disagreeable working outside. Have been enjoying in a precious way the love of Christ. Am thankful for the assurance of his love and care over me & mine. {second page} January THURSDAY 19 1893 Fred went up to Tyrrell to day after his father inlaw and wife. They are very old people and have need of some other care besides their own, hence the change. Went up to Clarke Matthews do dinner takeing Maggie and my Mother with me. Found a nice party of friends there amongst whom was W.J.C & wife. Had a grand dinner, and a very pleasant visit visit. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January FRIDAY 20 1893 Fred has been geting up wood to day. I went up to Vittoria to attend the Farmers Institute there, takeing my wife with me. We took dinner with Mrs Clarke and Miss Lamport at their boarding place and had a pleasant visit with them besides. Heard the Hon. Charles Drury talk about build drains, also about fattening cattle for the English market the whole was quite interesting {second page} January SATURDAY 21 1893 Fred and I cut wood in the woods to day or rather this forenoon. This afternoon or evening I went out to Dover to look after some small matters there. Had to ask a favour of Bro J. Ellis, much against my feelings but did not have to ask in vain. The weather keeps cold, but, there are some indications of a warm change. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SUNDAY 22 1893 Went out to church this morning takeing my mother and Bertha with me. We had the Jarvis minister who gave us a mifsionary discourse The ministers name is Rev. Mr Bennet. It seems he started on our circuit when Rev. William Savage was with us, a good many year ago. The brother did very well indeed and is an enthusiatic worker for the missionary {second page} January MONDAY 23 1893 Fred and have been working away in the woods to day at cuting mostly snow has been falling both yesterday and to day - though in moderate quantities. This afternoon the threshers Came and have unfortunately not been able to get the whole of their machine here so I will Maggie and I went down to unckle Joe's this evening for a visit. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January TUESDAY 24 1893 Were offered last night to have our cloverseed threshed for nothing provided we take it down to John McCarty's so we have been at it to day. Fred & I with all our might. Took two loads down afternoon and brought home the straw and seed this evening. Have still another load to take yet however. There has been another snow storm to day & this evening. {second page} January WEDNESDAY 25 1893 Fred and I took our third load of Cloverseed down to Mr John McCartys this morning. Got it threshed by noon when I walked home leaving Fred to load up and bring home the clover straw and chaff &c. Went up to W. J. Carpenters for dinner. Visited them until evening when we went to the Woodhouse tea meeting. There was a great turn out. Proceeds $20.00/00 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January THURSDAY 26 1893 Fred and I got the barn straightened up this forenoon and a load of oat straw drawn for the horses. He has had his friend John Culver to visit him to day & has not worked this afternoon. Has done chores however. I went up to the Grange this afternoon. Had our usual meeting, but the number present was rather small. Weather very fine to day but cold. {second page} January FRIDAY 27 1893 Fred and I have been working away at our wood - cuting in the woods as usual Owing to Cloverseed - threshing and various other causes we have had quite a rest. We are still having Cold winter weather, with but little prospects of a change very soon. The proverbial January thaw seems likely to fail in makeing its appearance this time at least. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SATURDAY 28 1893 Fred and I went to the woods this forenoon as usual Had business in Dover afternoon so I went out there takeing ma with me. Fred has been geting up wood this afternoon in my absence. The weather is moderating greatly and we seem likely now to have a thaw very soon. Heard to day of the death of my Cousin Alice Olds unckle Henry's daughter. She has been sick for some time. {second page} January SUNDAY 29 1893 A January has come at last and last night and to day it has been quite warm with rain the snow has settled down very fast. Did not go as we intended, to the funeral of my cousin Alice Olds. The roads were icy and did not have a horse shod as it did not seem possible to go far, under the circumstances. Have been trying to profit as far as possible with the opportunity for reading &c. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January MONDAY 30 1893 Have been cuting wood to day as usual Fred and I. The warm weather of yesterday has turned into cold already, and this afternoon snow has been falling in good earnest. Hamilton Olds came this evening and is staying over night with us. He is still {illegible}ing as agent for some farm implements and he came to repair a disc harrow that I bought of hime some time ago. {second page} January TUESDAY 31 1893 Fred has worked in the woods to day, and I helped this afternoon. Had Hamilton Olds here this forenoon and helped him put some repairs on the disc Harrows which took some time. W Walls and wife were here this evening and one of the results was a very unpleasant experience with ma. It does seem strange that we cant get along without such. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February WEDNESDAY 1 1893 We have kept on with our usual job of wood cuting in the woods as usual. The weather has continued very cold and disagreeable. Went out to Dover to spend the evening at our ministers. There being a number of others invited besides ourselves. Had an exceedingly pleasant time. Lord think more than ever of our minister and his family {second page} February THURSDAY 2 1893 Fred and I have been cuting wood in the woods as usual to day . The weather has been very cold and disagreeable to day, a strong N.E. Wind has been blowing, and to night it is snowing. The day has also been cloudy so that {illegible} could not possibly see his shaddow wether this will result in the proverbial mild closeing of Winter remains to be seen. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February FRIDAY 3 1893 Fred and I have been threshing peas with the horses to day. Took of three flooring this forenoon and this afternoon which completed the job for this year. Had our young minister with us to dinner. Rev. R. W. Prudlam. We went out to Dover this evening Maggie and I and had an exceedingly Cold & stormy ride. Went to take some butter to Mr {illegible}ster & Mrs Silverthorn {second page} February SATURDAY 4 1893 Owing to the very cold weather to day, Maggie and I did not get started for Delhi until about three o'clock this afternoon when it seemed to moderate somewhat. We arrived in Delhi about seven o'clock after an exceedingly cold drive. Drove our little mare Flora and did not have to spend much time on the way. We are staying over night at W.A T's to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SUNDAY 5 1893 I went to the Quarterly meeting in Delhi this morning, but had to go alone. Rather enjoyed the service although amongst strangers. The congregation was rather large for such a stormy icy time. Rev Bro. Clarke officiated. Went with my brother-in-law Will Ferguson and family to the Presbyterian Church this evening. The pastor Rev Mr Barclay preached to a rather small congregation. Was favourably impressed with the services and somewhat encouraged thereby. {second page} February MONDAY 6 1893 Rain has been falling incessantly to day. So much so that we found it impossible or unwise to drive over to Wyecombe as we intended this forenoon. Have been visiting with Maggies brothers and their families until evening when the rain ceased, and we drove over to Mr. Fergusons at Wyecombe. Found them looking for us, and glad to see us, and have spent the evening pleasantly as well as the day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February TUESDAY 7 1893 Maggie and I with our little daugher are visiting at Fergusons or my father-in-laws to day. Had intended returning home this evening but owing to the weather concluded at last to stay over another night and return to morrow. We were glad to find the old folks well and in good spirits. They have Charley Crysler with them yet and he seems determined to stay with them {second page} February WEDNESDAY 8 1893 The cold weather is still prevailing but, we had the wind on our backs to day as we came home from Mr Ferguson's at Wyecombe. Stoped in Simcoe at Florences for an hour or so on the way home. Felt thankful to find everything all right at home notwithstanding the flood of ice that covers the ground almost everywhere. Great ponds of water stand on some fields the result of Mondays rain. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February THURSDAY 9 1893 Fred went down to Jarvis to day to take Dore to the doctor, She has been unwell ever since she had the chicken pock. He was gone about half a day. I have been doing chores most of the time. Snow has been falling this afternoon and tonight at a great rate. It has been comeing from the south East this time. {second page} February FRIDAY 10 1893 Fred and I have been working in the barn to day on account of stormy weather Have succeeded in geting our peas cleaned up of which we had only Seventeen bushells, as the final result of the years crop. We have fed some six or eight bushells however besides. Got started at cleaning up the clover-seed this afternoon also. Have been rather disappointed in the way it turns out. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SATURDAY 11 1893 Fred finished cleaning up the Cloverseed this forenoon. There was only about two bushels from the eight acre field back of the barn. The smallest crop of cloverseed that I remember ever cuting, especially of pastured seed. Fred went up to Townsend this afternoon on business of his own. I have been working during the day at sundry jobs. The weather is quite mild again. {second page} February SUNDAY 12 1893 The past has been a beautiful day. We have not see the like for a long time. Went out to Dover for church takeing ma and Bertha with me. Our young minister preached to the children but, of course his sermon was all right for older people. The yearly Township Sabbath School convention takes place to morrow in Port Dover and to day services were preparatory. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February MONDAY 13 1893 Fred has been working in the woods to day as usual, when not doing chores. I worked with him this forenoon. Took our whole family up to unckle John's for dinner, it being his birthday. He was sixty six year old to day. All my aunt and unckles on my mothers sider excepting Caleb Matthews were. Had a very pleasant time of course. The weather is very fine and rather mild. {second page} February TUESDAY 14 1893 We have been cuting wood in the woods to day most of the time, Fred and I. It has been raining part of the time this afternoon however so we could not work out. We have found work inside as usual. Had an invitation to Mifs Ida McPherson's wedding to day . It takes place on Wednesday the 22nd {illegible} inst. Weather quite mild. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February WEDNESDAY 15 1893 We got a load of oat straw into the horse barn, this morning, Fred and I. Sent him up to the Mill this afternoon after flour and bran while I went out to Dover, mostly for an evening visit at my unckle George Matthews takeing Maggie with me. Ma could not go owing to a slight illness last night. There has been quite a thaw to day, but the sleighing is good yet, though nearly all ice. {second page} February THURSDAY 16 1893 Fred has been geting up wood to day when not doing chores. I went up to Simcoe, takeing Maggie with me for business purposes. Sold our years product of dried apples, 144 lbs, at 4 cts per lb. & traded them out at Northway & Falls. Got a few necessaries which we could not well do without. Made a sort of settlement with Mr. W. Hammond and Mr J McCarty about a foal. Had an a/c to offset the same of about five dollars. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February FRIDAY 17 1893 Fred finished drawing wood that we had ready this forenoon. This afternoon we have been cuting in the woods again. I spent most of the forenoon in trying to collect money for bull services amongst the neighbours. Succeeded in geting a little over two dollars, besides geting the promise of five dollars for next week. A terrible east storm is raging tonight. {second page} February SATURDAY 18 1893 We have been cuting wood in the woods again to day as usual. The heavy wind storm of yesterday resulted in bringing a moderate snow fall last night and to day. Sleighing will of course be benefitted generally, and wheat as well as meadows protected further. Find by to days papers that wt binder twine duties are to be reduced one half Coal oil, will have a slight reduction. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SUNDAY 19 1893 The worst storm of the season has been in progress to day. We went to our usual morning service in Port Dover notwithstanding and got home all right. Bro. Cookman preached to us and felt much encouraged by the service. He talked mostly about the privilege of Calling on God for the revival of His work with the sure & certain, hope of being heard & in due time answered in His own way. {second page} February MONDAY 20 1893 We got to the usual work in the woods to day Fred and I. The day has been a very cold one and somewhat stormy. This was the coldest morning of the Winter 8 {symbol for degrees} below at about seven. The thermometer has only registered six heretofore. Have been feeling somewhat unwell of late owing, I think to too much high living or to eating too much. Suppose that by fasting would soon recover. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February TUESDAY 21 1893 Felt rather unwell this forenoon, so did not go to the woods with Fred. Had other work to do however. This afternoon went out though and have continued to cut wood as usual. There is some appearance of an East snow storm again. One storm seems to follow another in quick succession this Winter. But no doubt it will help to to bring us an Early Spring {second page} February WEDNESDAY 22 1893 Fred and I worked this forenoon in the woods, He has got up a couple of loads of wood as well. This afternoon he has been geting up wood as usual. Took Maggie and my mother and started for Simcoe at about four o'clock, intending to go to Ida McPhersons wedding at my unckles Heard on the way that on account of her illness it would be postponed so we came home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February THURSDAY 23 1893 We got in another load of oat straw this morning for the horses. Fred kept on drawing wood until noon. It has been snowing since about eleven o'clock sot that out of door work has been impossible, so we have been working inside. This is the snow storm of the season I think, that is for quantity, for a least a foot has fallen already & it is not drifting. {second page} February FRIDAY 24 1893 The snow storm of yesterday continued nearly all night, and left us fully one foot of heavy snow. Much more than we have had at any other time all winter. Fred and I worked inside this forenoon. This afternoon however we got to work in the woods again at cuting &c. Am beginning to feel as though we had enough wood cut for this winter. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SATURDAY 25 1893 Fred and I continued our work in the woods this forenoon and he this afternoon. I went out to Dover mostly to go to the Council takeing Mr James McBride with me. Succeeded in geting a little over six dollars for the fine ewe killed by doggs a month or so ago. Thought this to little, but have to be satisfied. Called to see an old friend L.G Morgan for some minutes. Weather still snowy and rather cold. {second page} February SUNDAY 26 1893 This being my birthday, it fell to my lot to pass through quite an experience, at home even though it was Sunday. Went out to church as usual at the Port. The revivalist who is helping our minister in their revival meetings at Woodhouse was our preacher. His His name is Reekin. The sermon as about consecration, was good and to the point. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February MONDAY 27 1893 Fred and I worked in the woods this forenoon again. This afternoon he went to Jarvis on business of his own, mostly to take Dora to the Doctor. Have had a beautiful day but cold. Ma has been quite poorly since last evening . Went after Aunt Lydia after dinner & took her home to night. I have been working around the barn this afternoon. {second page} February TUESDAY 28 1893 Fred and I have continued to work in the woods to day. For a while this forenoon we worked inside owing to rain. It has been thawing to day and raining occasionaly. To night it has become cooler. Unckle John came down this afternoon. I have spoken to him for some grass seed, mostly tymothy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March WEDNESDAY 1 1893 March has come in rather windy though rather mild and bright. Fred has been get up wood to day, bringing one load here and nine loads to his place. I have been spliting wood and makeing axe-handles most of the time. Taped a maple tree but no sap did not even start it was to cold. Had a letter from James {illegible} this evening. He reports everything very scarce and dear in Michigan, in the {illegible} {second page} March THURSDAY 2 1893 Fred and I have been geting up wood & cuting some this forenoon. He has kept at it during the afternoon also. While I went up to the Grange. Took Ma and Maggie up to Wilkensons on the way up. Brought home a sack of fine salt which Mr Isaac Austin let me have until I got my order filled. Had a very good Grange mtg Visited at Wilkensons this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March FRIDAY 3 1893 We gto in a load of oat straw for the horses this forenoon. Fred & I. This afternoon we haveing been choping off a cut from one side of our strawstack. It is not saved very well owing mostly to having been badly stacked. For several feet down it is a frozen mass of ice and straw. It is a good thing that we have a great abundance of straw for the seasons feeding &c {second page} March SATURDAY 4 1893 Fred and I worked in the woods most of the time to day. The weather has been exceedingly cold for this time of year, A North West Wind has been blowing a gale, almost continuously. W. Wallse's were here this evening with Nellie. The latter has is visiting at home for a short time, being now settled in Alliston. Went to Mr Cryslers this evening to select labrary books for the G. library </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SUNDAY 5 1893 Took my mother and Jim with me to church this morning. Had a blessed service throughout. Bro. Cookman offficiating. His sermon was intended to prepare the people of God for a special waiting upon Him. The revival services at Woodhouse being about concluded & that very successfuly. It is thought best to retain the services of the Rev Bro Jenkins for Port Dover also. Meetings were announced to begin on Wednesday evening next. {second page} March MONDAY 6 1893 We have been cuting wood in the woods to day. Fred and I when not doing chores. I went down to Wallse's this evening. My wife and mother having gone down this afternoon. Nellie is home now on a visit for a few days The weather is apparently becoming more moderate. It begins to look like sugar makeing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March TUESDAY 7 1893 I went up to unckle John's this morning to see about geting some tymothy see. Did not get a very good quality of him however. Mostly blue grass seed. Fred got up wood and this afternoon has been cuting again. I have tapped something like sixty maple trees to day being the first of the season. Maggie & Ma have been visiting at T. Jacksons. {second page} March WEDNESDAY 8 1893 Fred has been laid up to day with a sore knee. Hope that it will be only temporary. I have been working at sugar makeing in good earnest. Continued to tap trees as fast as we could get the vessels together. One hundred and twenty six trees are tapped now. Gathered sap for the first time to day. It has run very well. Rain is falling to night and sugar making is over for a time {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March THURSDAY 9 1893 Fred has been able to work again to day . The weather has been rainy however so that he had to split wood in the wood-house. I gathered sap this morning and had to empty out a good part on account of rain water. Went around this evening also and did the same thing. The rain and warm weather is takeing off the snow nicely, but a {illegible} seems possible. {second page} March FRIDAY 10 1893 I have been engaged in the woods most of the time to day, gathering sap and helping Fred cut wood as well. Charley Hix Came just before noon to trade his bugy for old Sally, we finaly made the exchange, he left his buggy and took the old mare away with him. Was very glad to make the exchange as we did not require the horse and She was only unnecessarily a bill of expense to us. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SATURDAY 11 1893 Fred and I worked this forenoon in the woods at geting up some backlogs and some wood for boiling down sap. Rain set in about noon however so I had to put off biling today. Gathered up the sap in the rain this afternoon, it having run a considerable since last night. Fred has been working inside this afternoon most of the time at a pea-rake &c {second page} March SUNDAY 12 1893 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing Maggie and Bertha with me. The roads are very bad just now however. Had a delightful service throughout. The Rev Mr Jenkins the evangelist officiating. Some new born souls made the after meeting particularly interesting. James Corbet from from the Lake shore and wife even amongst them </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March MONDAY 18 1893 Fred has been spliting and piling wood to day, while I have been boiling down sap. Got the latter job done in good time, so that Maggie Ma and Bertha and I went out to the revival service this evening. Had a delightful meting and what made it better than it would otherwise have been our Bertha went forward to the penitent home. There were many others also. {second page} March TUESDAY 19 1893 Took Maggie out with me to night; having left Bertha out there last night. We had tea at Bro. Cookman's & enjoyed our visit very much. Fred has been spliting wood at the woodhouse to day. The meeting to night was very successful, some twelve or fourteen seekers were forward, besides. Our ride home was anything but pleasant owing to the cold and bad state of the roads. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March WEDNESDAY 15 1893 Fred and I have been working in the woods to day, geting some rail timber ready for spliting and some fence blocks cut for spring fencing. The weather to day has been very cold and disagreeable, a strong North West wind has been blowing all day. Did not get out to meeting this evening from above reasons. Sugar- makeing has ceased entirely. {second page} March THURSDAY 16 1893 Fred and I have been working in the woods again to day. Got an oak tree cut down for fence posts and blocks &c. The weather has been exceedingly cold for this time of year. Went out this evening to the meeting in the Port as usual, notwithstanding the cold. Enjoyed it very much. There are a great many going forward to the penitent bench already. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March FRIDAY 17 1893 Fred and I have been geting our wood cuting done to day. We have also got done cuting wood for fence blocks and for fence posts as well. Went out to meeting in Dover this evening again, takeing Maggie with me. It was the occasion of a song service and was very fine.. The after meeting was successful in bringing people forward to the penitent bench. {second page} March SATURDAY 18 1893 Fred has been spliting fence blocks fence posts and rails to day, in the back woods. I went down to Robt Rosses this forenoon, Was fortunate in receiving a little Bill money from him Went also to my unckle John Matthews to see him about a his wheel-barrow grass seed sower. He has sold it to me for three dollars of which I paid one dollar down. I have been boiling down sap to day or rather this afternoon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SUNDAY 19 1893 Went out to Dover this morning to church takeing Maggie and Jim with me. Forgot to say instead of above that I stayed at home and got dinner while the other members of the family went. Drove out this evening. The meeting was well attended and Bro Cookman's sermon about the judgement of our great sle{illegible}ity and power. The after-meeting was also a time of great ingathering. The slain of the Lord were many. {second page} March MONDAY 20 1893 Fred has drawn up some wood this forenoon besides a load of straw which we drew to the drive barn. I went up to Wilkinsons also this forenoon to see Williams. Found him suffering from Sciatica, very much. Have been cuting wood this afternoon. Went out to the revival service this evening takeing Maggie with me. The usual penitent went forward. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March TUESDAY 21 1893 I have been boiling down sap to day. Had a very nice batch. Enough to make three galls. I should think. Went out to meeting again this evening. Had a grand meeting. Bro Jenkins officiated mostly. A large number went forward. It was announced to night that the meetings would close on Thursday. It seemed to night as though nearly the whole of the large congregation were Christians. {second page} March WEDNESDAY 22 1893 Fred has been spliting rails most of the time to day. Snow has been falling from the East most the day, in moderate quantities. Had quite a gathering of sap, which I have boiled down this afternoon. The East storm has stoped the sap from runing though. Was told yesterday that Walter Austins son Nathan had died very suddenly, with scarcely any warning at all. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March THURSDAY 23 1893 Went to the funeral of Nathan Austin a son of our neighbour Mr Walter Austin to day takeing my mother with me. The young man was buried at Woodhouse. We came back as far as my friends W. J Carpenters for tea and went to the Closeing meeting of Mr Jenkins series, in our church. I realy thought it the best meting of the whole. The usual number of new ones being forward. {second page} March FRIDAY 24 1893 I went alone to day to attend the funeral of the late Mrs Walls, mother of William and John. She died at a good old age viz seventy six. The roads were very bad. Came home by Dover and brought my old friend L.G. Morgan Esq Editor of Maple Leaf, out with me, for a visit. Got home in due time notwithstanding the very bad roads. Had tea at Mr Morgans before comeing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SATURDAY 25 1893 I sent Fred up to the Airline Station at Simcoe to day after some salt ordered from the Peoples Salt wells. Strange to say he came home without the salt, much to my disappointment, for the roads are exceedingly bad. I have been boiling down some sap gathered yesterday. The weather has been quite cool to day. A North East wind has been blowing so that sap has not started. L. G. M. has been with me. {second page} March SUNDAY 26 1893 My mother and I went out to church as usual. It was the occasion of a sermon in commemoration of the death of Mrs Watts - lately deceased. Quite a congregation was present. Lew Morgan has been with us to day & is to stay over until to-morrow. The roads are still very bad, but there are some signs of their geting better before long. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March MONDAY 27 1893 Fred has been spliting wood at the woodhouse to day most of the time. I went out to Dover this forenoon to take my friend L. G. Morgan home. The roads are improving somewhat. Called at our ministers, to leave some butter. I went up to William Wilkinson's this evening. Found him still in bed with the rheumatism. He has been there for more than two weeks. {second page} March TUESDAY 28 1893 Fred has been spliting wood at the Woodhouse to day as usual. We got up some wood to boil down samp with however this afternoon. Yesterday was a good sap day; but to day has been very cold and disagreeable, a cold East wind has been blowing. We seem to have a good many such days lately. I have been engaged at sundry jobs to day Mostly at geting ready to boil down to morrow. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March WEDNESDAY 29 1893 I went out to Dover this morning. Had some business to do for Fred, besides my own. Sent Freds life insurance money away while in Dover. Met Mr W. Hammond comeing up to see me about my a{illegible} against him. He seems to think I am trying to take ad - of him. I have been boiling down sap this afternoon. Had a nice batch when done. The weather is moderating some. {second page} March THURSDAY 30 1893 Had quite a rain and windstorm this morning. The weather has turned warmer and sap is flowing freely. Fred has been working on the wood pile most of the time to day. I went out to Dover on the way to the Grange Hall. having some little matters to attend to there.. Had our usual Grange Meeting with a fare attendance. Roads very bad just now. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March FRIDAY 31 1893 Went over to William Hammonds this morning to settle up with him Have decided to let him alone after this for he has taken $2 advantage of me in a most bare faced way. Do not want to deal with such men. Have been boiling down again today, there being plenty of sap. Florence & Jack Harris have been spending the day with us, It being Good Friday. They seemed to enjoy it. {second page} April SATURDAY 1 1893 Have had Fred at work on the wood-pile to day while I have been boiling down & gathering sap. There is a specialy good run of sap just now and we find it impossible to keep up with it. Am doing the best I can however. Mr Donley has been quite a help to me, especialy at meal time. The weather is quite cool just now with a strong North East wind. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SUNDAY 2 1893 Went out to church in Dover this morning takeing Maggie and Bertha with me. Bro Cookman officiated this morning. The congregation was as usual since our late revival service quite large. Feel that that is is a special privilege to be in the Lords house & with His people these days. Found James Holcourt here when we got home. He is living in Buffalo just now. {second page April MONDAY 3 1893 We have on hand quite an abundance of sap just now. Have boiled down quite a batch to day . Fred has done it for me while I went up to Simcoe after some salt &c. Found the roads rather bad in places, but got home all right again. Left a sack of salt at Mr Isaac Austins & one at Jim Challands. Sold to the latter Had two left for our own use. The weather is warm & spring like. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April TUESDAY 4 1893 Fred has been sowing grass seed on the hilly field this forenoon. He has been away this afternoon on his own business up into Townsend. We have had a house full of company to day, Our minister Bro. C. C. Cookman and lady, with the young man & his two sisters, together with Mrs & Mr Clark I have, finished boiling down also. Found this morning that some boys had been boiling and sugaring off in our sugar bush last night. {second page April WEDNESDAY 5 1893 Fred has been working on the wood pile to day as usual. I have been sowing Alsac cloverseed most of the time to day. We are seeding the hilly field by the drive barn with this seed. Got Have sown a half bushel on this whole field Went up to unckle John's this afternoon to take a calf & bring home some blue grass seed. I charged him a dollar for the calf & he gave me the seed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April THURSDAY 6 1893 I have been sowing clover seed to day with all my might. Have succeeded in geting pretty well along having fifteen acres or so set of forty still left. Maggie went out to Dover this afternoon and brought the Grange books home with her, which were purchased by John McBrides from our Methodist Book room for us. Fred has been working at wood spliting today as usual {second page April FRIDAY 7 1893 Owing to a heavy rain last night, I have had to gather and boil down a considerable quantity of rain water sap to day. It has been an all days job, the wood being wet and burning very badly. Fred has been working at wood spliting to day as usual. He has helped me finish boiling and straining syrup lately however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SATURDAY 8 1893 Have had a rather unexpected run of work to day. Began the day in the sugar bush, but in an hour or so had a call to go fishing with George Ryerse. Got a nice load some 30 or more to bring home. Boiled down again for awhile afterward and after tea. Went fishing again with the same paries bringing home seventeen fine fish. Maggie has been out to Dover for me to day also. Got done boiling at mid-night. {second page April SUNDAY 9 1893 Took Bertha and Jim with me to church to day. Had a particulary good time in our Class- meeting The Lord being in our midst, as we communed together by the way makeing our hearts burn within us. The number of young people meeting in Class besides the increase of others is very encouraging. Our young minister officiated to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April MONDAY 10 1893 I worked away this forenoon with all my might at sowing cloverseed. Got nearly done. Fred finished this afternoon. He started ploughing on the Big Flat this forenoon for the first. Maggie and I left for Wyecombe this afternoon at about three o'clock. Arrived there about seven. Found them all well and glad to see us. We are staying over night with Maggies father and mother. {second page April TUESDAY 11 1893 My wife and I left her father's for Delhi at about ten. Arrived there in time for dinner time left by train for Aylmer at noon. Maggie remained in Delhi. Found Will. Reid and wife there. The former is looking after a large dry goods store. Was glad to find that he had become a Christian and is in a fair way to become a useful man. Got back to Delhi for tea & afterwards went home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April WEDNESDAY 12 1893 Maggie and I got home at about mid-night last night and have not felt any of the best to day. Fred has been ploughing on the Flat as usual. The weather has been Cool and showery. Had a visit from W. J. Carpenter & wife with Mr & Mrs Walls this afternoon. Was very glad to see them, for the time for visiting is apparently about at an end for a while at least. {second page April THURSDAY 13 1893 Fred has been ploughing on the Flat to day as usual while I have been boiling down sap, with some other work. Had quite a time with fire in the woods, succeeded in stoping its progress after some Considerable exertion. It did but little damage however. There has been an extremely heavy South West wind blowing to day. It has got around to the N.W. this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April FRIDAY 14 1893 I went out to town this forenoon and this afternoon have been geting things ready for seeding to morrow. Fred has been ploughing on the Big Flat and has finished at last. We intend seeding the Big Flat with a mixture of Blue grass and some other kinds with the hope of makeing a permanent pasture or meadow of it. Have had so much difficulty in working on account of freshets is the reason {second page April SATURDAY 15 1893 A snow storm has come, last night and to day, which has prevented us going on with our seeding as we expected. Have been geting up fence & blocks and barr posts for future use, besides geting our see oats and peas cleaned up ready for sowing when the land dries off again. There has been quick sleighing to day and we have used it of course. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SUNDAY 16 1893 Took Maggie and the baby with me to meeting this morning, Ma was unwell &c to prevent her going. Bro. Cookman gave us an excellent discourse as usual. Instead of our usual class meeting after preaching he gave a short discourse about Baptism. Have no doubt he found it necessary to adopt this plan in order to enlighten the new Converts as to our mode &c. {second page April MONDAY 17 1893 I went up to Lynn Valley mill this forenoon after some flour for ourselves and Fred's also some Bran and chop to mix with it for horse feed. Found the roads very bad from the recent snow storm, but they are drying fast. Fred has been geting the garden manured and ready for planting this afternoon. Our oat ground being still rather wet to work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April TUESDAY 18 1893 Have had Fred at work on the Flat with the harrow to day. We are preparing to seed with oats as soon as ready. The weather has been rather cool to day. Finished up sugar making to day. Jim boiled down the last of the sap this afternoon while I gathered up the pails &c and plugged up the trees with green maple plugs. {second page April WEDNESDAY 19 1893 Fred has kept on harrowing on the Big Flat to day. Did not start the drill owing to the rather unfit state of the ground. I went down to Jarvis this forenoon to look after a note that was due to morrow. Had it renewed for four months, there being no other way of paying just now. Have been filling the {illegible} this afternoon &c. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April THURSDAY 20 1893 Have had a steady down pour of rain from morning until evening. Of course a great quantity of water has fallen. Fred and I have been working inside at sundry jobs of repairs. He is fixing over our pea-rake which has been broken in two since Lewes Hall was here, and we have had to borrow. I never like to borrow implements. {second page April FRIDAY 21 1893 Fred worked on the wood pile this forenoon. The late heavy rain has made it impossible to do anything else. I went out to Dover takeing Maggie with me. This afternoon we have got to work takeing down and building up fence on the north side of the field by McBrides. We do not seem likely to get at our seeding again for some time, the ground being very wet. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SATURDAY 22 1893 We have been working at rebuilding fences on the North side of the field by McBrides. The weather has been very windy and disagreeable for out of door work. The ground is so very wet on account of recent heavy rains that we can do but little else than build fences, just now. Ma is still rather unwell, She seems to be run down. {second page April SUNDAY 23 1893 Did not go out to church this morning as usual for various reasons. The principal one was, that we were a little late in geting ready. But, Fred was away so I had to attend to the stock alone, or with Jims help. The weather is quite cold a North East wind prevails makeing it rather unpleasant. Rather enjoy a sabbath at home, once in a while. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April MONDAY 24 1893 Fred and I have been fixing barrs and fence on the North side of the field by McBrides to day. Got it pretty well along to night except a few new rails that are needed to take the place of broken ones &c. Went out to Dover this evening takeing Maggie and Bertha with me to attend the social at the Parsonage. Had a very pleasant time with the kind friends {second page April TUESDAY 25 1893 Have been rather unwell to day with a cold. Have been busy though at sundry jobs Cut Black Knot out of the Cherries this forenoon Fred and I have been fixing fence on the North side of the Bull Pasture field. The weather is rather disagreeable yet owing to a strong North East Wind which blows most of the time. It is drying up rather fast just now. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April WEDNESDAY 26 1893 Fred has been fencing and makeing some rails out of an old elm tree in back woods. I have been helping him some, and doing some fixing up fences myself. Am suffering from a severe cold just now however. G.W. Lemon Came this evening to say that the trees had come. We are to deliver in Simcoe on Saturday next and in Port Dover on Monday, probably. {second page April THURSDAY 27 1893 It rained this forenoon; but this afternoon I got started at delivering notices for Port Dover Delivery on Monday next. Traveled in the region West of the Port Mostly. Had my supper at my friend W. J. Carpenters and arrived at home about ten o'clock P.M. The roads are very muddy and bad, with poor prospects for an improvement, Rain falls so frequently. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April FRIDAY 28 1893 I have been delivering notices for the Port Dover Delivery to day. We purpose takeing Next Monday for that. Had my dinner at Mr Joseph Widericks to day. Enjoyed my short visit with him and his kind family very much. Finished delivering in Port Dover this evening, but did not get home until quite late afterwards. {second page April SATURDAY 29 1893 Our delivery in Simcoe came off to day. Went up to Simcoe last evening and stayed over night at G.W. Lemons, so we got at it early. Had a very good delivery altogether took only four small notes. Mr L had sold over one hundred orders for this delivery. Came home to night; but quite late. Weather quite cold and wet. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SUNDAY 30 1893 Went out to church this morning, takeing Bertha and Jim with me. Have not felt at all well on account of my terrible cold, but still, the Good Lord has made me glad because of Him and my soul to rejoice in his great salvation. Bro. Cookman talked to us about Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. Rain is falling rain to night. {second page May MONDAY 1 1893 As soon as I could get ready this morning went out to Dover to deliver fruit trees. Got along very well, having nearly every order taken and paid for. Did not get through until the usual hour of nine P.M. Rain has fallen both last night and to day, so that our seeding keeps in the back-ground still. It has turned warmer, so that now, the growing season commences. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Duplicate of previous page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May TUESDAY 2 1893 Fred has been makeing over fence on the East side of the lane North of drive-barn to day. I have been helping some; But other work has taken my attentions. Went down to William Wallses this evening to exchange & bushell of Minister potatoes for a bushell of the Rural New Yorker No 2. Am thankful to see some indications of dryer weather. {second page May WEDNESDAY 3 1893 Fred has about finished the fence on the East side of the lane North of Drive-barn to day. I have been takeing potatoes out of the pit and put them in the barn to night. Found them saved very well; but had only about twelve bushells of good ones. Ma went up to Simcoe to day. She is to stay a while then Maggie took her up. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May THURSDAY 4 1893 Fred has been at work at fence repairing and at picking up old broken rails &c to day. I went down to Jarvis this forenoon takeing Maggie with me. Had a small debt in Jarvis to pay but found it quite inconvenient to meet it owing to the great scarcity of money. Have been cuting black-rust out of red cherrry trees this afternoon. Weather cold and windy again {second page} May FRIDAY 5 1893 Fred has been harrowing on the Big Flat all day to day. I got started this afternoon with the drill on the same field. Worked at fixing up some fence by the church this forenoon. I went down to E.W. Smiths this evening to see them about some business relating to our bull last season. The weather still keeps dry and rather cool. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SATURDAY 6 1893 Fred has been working on the Big Flat to day with his team. The ground has been rather wet to afford work for the both teams so I have been fixing some fence and working in the garden &c. Fred has been sowing oats this afternoon. Am trying an experiment with the Big Flat, for different reasons. We are sowing a mixture of grass seeds, hopeing to make a permanent pasture. {second page} May SUNDAY 7 1893 Took the whole family out to the Quarterly Meeting to day, with me. My mother being away. Our young minister preached to us and had a good time. The love-feast was a time to be remembered both as to the number and earnestness of those that spoke and to the manifestation of the Divine presence. The promise of His presence was truely fulfilled. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May MONDAY 8 1893 Fred has been working away on the Big Flat with his team to day. He has been able to sow a few bushells more. I worked this forenoon at fixing some fence but this afternoon went to the Quarterly business meeting at Woodhouse Chappel, going by the way of Port Dover. While in the latter place settled up for the years Pew rent and Quarterage. Felt thankful to be able to do so. {second page} May TUESDAY 9 1893 We have been working both teams on the Big Flat to day Fred and I. The weather is very warm for the time of year and account from Europe speak of the same accompanied by a protracted drought. Allready it appears that vegetation there has suffered severely. Have been in the mountain top of late viewing the land of promise. Faith lends a realizing light &c </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May WEDNESDAY 10 1893 We have been working away at our oat-seeding to day, Fred and I. Succeeded in geting through with sowing the Big Flat. Have a couple of acres or so to go over with the smoothing harrow only. The weather continues very fine, and quite warm. Blossoms are geting well forward, especially on the peach trees. So while we have a late seeding for oats the season is early for other things. {second page} May THURSDAY 11 1893 Fred has been working to day in the twelve acre field back of barn, geting ready for seeding. Intend sowing a mixed crop of peas and oats in this field. Thought that the peabug might not be quite as injurious fo the crop in this way. My mother returned from her visit up to Simcoe. She has been gaining up nicely while there. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May FRIDAY 12 1893 Fred has been useing the disc harrow in the twelve acre field back of the barn to day. I have been harrowing in the same field with all the power possible. We are anxious to get our peas & oats mixed sown at once. Find the disc harrow to be invaluable for spring seeding as it is in the Fall. Settled up with F. Kitchen to night for past year. {second page} May SATURDAY 13 1893 Fred has been sowing peas and oats mixed in the twelve acre field back of the barn to day. He has sown about eight acres. I have been harrowing and discing in same field. To night rain is falling and the weather is quite warm. Splendid growing weather. There is also grand prospects for fruit of all kinds grown here. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SUNDAY 14 1893 Went out to church in accordance with our usual custom this morning. Took my mother with me this time. Our senior minister officiated and, not without edifying the congregation as is usual with brother Cookman. Went down to Mr Clarkes this evening to see why they had not been out to church lately. Found that nearly the whole family had been seriously ill for some time. {second page} May MONDAY 15 1893 Fred got done sowing our mixed crop of peas and oats to day. He has also done something towards geting our potatoe ground ready for planting. I have been using the young teem on the smoothing harrow myself. Have most of the field finished up except ditching. The weather is delightfuly mild and even warm for this time of year. Blossoms are coming out nicely. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May TUESDAY 16 1893 Rain again falling fast {illegible} from the North {illegible}. for we seldom get heavy rains from that quarter. It has been comeing down all day almost without cessation so Fred and I have had time to continue our repairing of implements &c. The creek has even to night risen although and the prospect of a flood is good. {second page} May WEDNESDAY 17 1893 The rain that began on Monday night last has continued even to day though much more moderately Fred and I have been fixing up around the barns, and I have been ditching some on our last sown field. A considerable freshet has been the consequence of the extended rain which had covered our oats on the Big Flat to the extent of four or five acres. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May THURSDAY 18 1893 We worked this forenoon at sundry jobs Fred and I. The ground is rather wet for working since the late rain. I went out to Dover this afternoon takeing ma with me. The weather is quite cool this evening. There seems a possibility of frost; but it may pass off. Hear of many farmers who are not nearly done seeding yet. {second page} May FRIDAY 19 1893 Have been very buisy working in the garde to day; both Fred and I . He has been working with the teem this afternoon however geting potatoe ground ready for planting &c &c. The weather is very fine and warm. All danger of frost seems to have passed away again. There are excellent prospects for fruit. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SATURDAY 20 1893 Have been working in the front garden to day Fred and I. He has been preparing the ground for planting while I have been triming peach trees &c. We have also been geting our Rural New-Yorker No 2 Potatoe planted. Have a piece of new ground for this purpose near the woods. Expect to have an extra quality of potatoes off this ground. {second page} May SUNDAY 21 1893 Went out to church this morning as is our custom. Had our young minister with us. Took Maggie and Bertha with me. The Good Lord was especially present in our Class meeting, and we felt our souls strangely warmed with while conversing together about our souls. Went over to see our old neighbour Mr Peter Ryerse who is poorly. Am afraid he is not long for this world. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May MONDAY 22 1893 Have had Fred at work planting potatoes to day besides geting corn ground ready for planting. I have been doing sundry errends and jobs. Was pleased to see a considerable improvement in the appearance of our wheat crop lately. Went around to see it this morning. Our Spring grain is also progressing favourably. G.W. Le Came this evening. Have been working on reports this evening. {second page} May TUESDAY 23 1893 Fred has been working away at sundry jobs to day. Amongst other things he has set out some three rows of straw-berry plants in the back garden. I had G.W. Lemon here last night and have been engaged part of the time since he came in makeing out my delivery report. Have also been manuring the grape-vines to day, besides other jobs. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May WEDNESDAY 24 1893 This being the Queen's birthday Fred has been up to Simcoe helping to celebrate. He took Bertha and Dora along with him. I spent most of the forenoon in makeing out my delivery returns for the season. Maggie and I went up to Simcoe this afternoon; but Came right back again. Took the 'return' Papers up for G.W.L. Had some $5.31 Comeing to me. {second page} May THURSDAY 25 1893 We have been engaged at sundry jobs to day Fred and I. Amongst other things got our sweet corn planted, and some pumpkinseeds. The weather has been fine but cool. This afternoon Maggie and I went out to Dover. Took some of our surplus potatoes out and sold them for seventy cents per Bus - store pay. I took out the trucks for some repairs and improvements. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May FRIDAY 26 1893 Fred and I have been repairing and laying over fence to day. Our work has been on the East side of the Bull pasture and in front of the house by the gully. The weather has been rather cool and disagreeable on account of an occasional rain. Have enjoyed in a fair degree, the peace that passeth knowledge, to day. {second page} May SATURDAY 27 1893 Fred and I worked this forenoon at fixing some fence along the creek. Went up to George Ryerse's with the black sow this morning also. Maggie and I went down to Jarvis this afternoon to take some eggs &c and to get some necessaries. Fred has begun this afternoon to get out manure on the field back of the barn. Our manure pile is very large this year. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SUNDAY 28 1893 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing my mother with me Our minister preached to us in his usual edifying way; and as we alway are benefited, this day day was no exception to the rule. Our class meeting was also a time of pleasing. The Good Lord being one in our midst. {second page} May MONDAY 29 1893 Fred and I have been engaged much as usual to day. I took our white Sow down to Wilson Porters this morning for service. Got our sheep washed since noon, and the remainder of the day have been drawing manuring the young apple trees of the orchard. The Dalles tea agent was here this afternoon & left 4 lbs of tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May TUESDAY 30 1893 Fred and I have finished manuring the young apple trees in the orchard to day. He has also drawn manure on the field back of the barn. I have been fixing fence between us and Mr Horn; besides pulling red-root &c. Received a very nice letter from Mr Mackey this evening, complementing my efforts at delivering trees &c &c. The weather is becomeing quite dry but warm. {second page} May WEDNESDAY 31 1893 Fred did not work this forenoon, but was laid up with a strained knee. This afternoon however he has been geting out manure again. I have been weeding out pidgeon-weed from the two back wheat fields with Jim's help. We went over twenty acres today. But did not get much of the weed, fortunately. Found the wheat rather poorer than I expected. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June THURSDAY 1 1893 Fred has continued to draw manure to day to the field back of the barn. I have been buisy at sundry jobs, to numerous to mention. Went to see our old and respected neighbour Peter Ryerse who is sorely afflicted just now and will I fear never recover, until death relieves him of his suffering. He is trusting in the Lord however and ready for the summons. {second page} June FRIDAY 2 1893 I have been work at makeing over some field gates and barrs to day besides a number of other jobs. Fred has kept on at manure drawing as usual. We are giving the field back of the barn a very good coat of manure this time. Expect to have quite a stack left however, after we get through with this field. Maggie and my mother have been visiting at Clarke Matthews to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SATURDAY 8 1893 I have been engaged much as usual to day, Mostly at rebuilding gates for the front field by the church. Fred has kept on with his manure hauling to the field back of the barn as usual. The weather continues fine for growing crops hay in particular is going right up. There never was better prospects for hay and pasture. Thank God! {second page} June SUNDAY 9 1893 Went out to church this morning as usual. Took ma and Jim in our rig, while Maggie took Bertha and Dora in the other. Our ministers were both at Conference; which this year is being held in St. Catherines; so Mr S Jenkin's came as a supply. He opens his revival service at Walsh and asks our sympathies and prayers. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June MONDAY 5 1893 Fred has been drawing manure from below the drive barn to day and puting it on Mr Donleys potato patch I have been very buisy as usual at a thousand and one jobs. G.W.Lemon Came this evening to see us or rather to sty over night with us. He states having got settled up in a satisfactory way at St Thomas. {second page} June TUESDAY 6 1893 Fred has been as usual geting out manure, from the barn yard to the field back of the barn. I have been engaged as usual at sundry jobs Mostly at working in the garden and repairing gates &c. Had a letter from my sister this evening telling us that her and Nellie would be here in a few weeks to visit us. Neither one of them have been here for some years. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June WEDNESDAY 7 1893 I have been at work sheering sheep to day. Succeeded in geting nine done altogether besides tending to the lambs and some other work. Mr William Hammond came with his Stallion to day His price of service is eight dollars this year. He agreed to throw off two dollars to make up the ball. of my account not provided for at our last settlement. His horse is a Cleveland bay. Imported. Have used him for Jess. She has already a colt from this horse. {second page} June THURSDAY 8 1893 Fred has continued to get out manure as usual. Am thankful to see this work so advanced. He has nearly finished covering the field back of the barn and we are likely to have quite a quantity left. I have finished sheering sheep to day. Had only seven left over from yesterday, but it took us me until about four o'clock to get done. Maggie and I have concluded to visit her fathers to morrow </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June FRIDAY 9 1893 Maggie and I started as early as possible for Wyecombe, by way of Simcoe - at about ten o'clock I think. Went to unckle Daniel's for dinner. Took our wool and sold to Brooks at 18c Had 68 1/2 lbs on 16 sheep Not a very large yield Got me a suit of clothes Navy Blue for only $3.90 ready made. Had a pleasant ride to S Wyecombe. Found the folks looking for us. Arrived at Mr Furgesons at about Six o'clock this evening. {second page} June SATURDAY 10 1893 Left my wife and child at Mr Fergusons, Maggies fathers this morning and came home starting nearly nine o'clock A.M. Stoped in Simcoe an hour or so and got home for dinner. Went out to Dover this evening or rather afternoon. Called at Bro. Montgomerys and had a pleasant visit. Had other matters to look after. Heard that Mr Peter Ryerse had been had his leg taken off to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SUNDAY 11 1893 On account of inclement weather we did not get out to meeting this morning. Have not failed to be greatly benefitted by the Sabbath day, as usual however. The Wisdom of the Almighty is shown truely, in the institution of the Christian Sabbath. What would we do without it, surely It was made for man; and not man for the Sabbath. {second page} June MONDAY 12 1893 We have got to work on the roads at last Fred and I . We have been working the two teems to day, so we have put in our four days so far - Have twelve altogether. Was told this morning that our respected friend and neighbour R Peter Ryerse was not likely to live but a very short time. His foot hads been amputated and he stood it all right but his great age, 86, seems to make it impossible for it to heal </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June TUESDAY 13 1893 Fred and I have been working on the road again to day, with both teems as usual. Have I not felt very well satisfied in the way our work has been laid out Mr Abercrombie has been drainin his place instead of benefiting the road. It seems as though the time has come for a change in path-masters when the road work has to be laid out in such a way as this. {second page} June WEDNESDAY 14 1893 We have continued to do our road-work to day - Fred and I Did not have to go back of the fifth concession as during yesterday and the day before but have been repairing the road along our own place instead. Got our twelve days in to night and feel quite relieved. Feel much unpleasantness in the absence of my wife and child. Am looking for here this evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June THURSDAY 15 1893 Fred, has been geting out manure on the field back of the barn. He has finished covering the field to day. I have been all day geting the two mowing machines repaired for work, besides the buggy. Took the latter up to the Blacksmith shop. Maggie Came home from her fathers this evening. The latter brought her to Simcoe and Florence the ballance of the way. {second page} June FRIDAY 16 1893 Fred has been working at Cultivating Corn & potatoes to day. He succeeded in geting all over our small cop of each besides filling up the turnip patch. I have been hoeing corn this evening, went down to Jarvis after some repairs for the two mowing machines. This afternoon I took Bell, the four year old Mare "D.T." to the horse 'Prince George'. She was served all night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SATURDAY 17 1893 Fred has been working at corn hoeing and at sundry other jobs to day. I have been engaged much the same, excepting this afternoon when I went out to Dover. Got nearly Caught in a shower of rain on the way, but after all it only about laid the dust. Jim & I took our young black sow up to George Ryerse's this forenoon for the second time. {second page} June SUNDAY 18 1893 Went out to meeting to day as usual takeing Bertha and Jim with me. Our young minister Br. W. W. Prudham preached to us to day for the last time. He has been appointed for the Walsingham Circuit for ensueing year. Our dear Bro Mill and wife are also leaving us and they were with us to day for the last time. We supposed he has been appointed to a small station near St Marys. Weather very warm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June MONDAY 19 1893 Fred and I worked this forenoon at fixing up some fences around the wood and field back of the barn. This afternoon I began mowing the orchard for hay. Found the crop a very heavy one. If the other fields were as heavy we will certainly have a big pile of hay. Frank Hasely was here to night to tell me that he could only help me draw in hay part of the time. {second page} June TUESDAY 20 1893 I have been mowing away at the orchard to day, Fred has been mowing arround the trees and fence. He also sowed our little patch of turnips this forenoon. Succeeded in geting the orchard about all cut to day. The weather is becomeing warmer every day. The thermometer has been up to ninety to day. The highest temperature of the season, so far. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June WEDNESDAY 21 1893 I started cuting the field of hay by Jim Challands to day; or rather this afternoon. Fred has been helping as usual. I went out to Dover this evening takeing ma and Bertha with me. The latter went for meeting; but it happened to be the wrong night. Have been much exercised over my position of late, financially. Am calling upon God for help, for vain is the help of man {second page} June THURSDAY 22 1893 Fred and I have been working at mowing over the big field by McBrides preparation to leaving it to grow for seed. Have used both machines, and the two teems. There was heavy showers to the north of us again to day. It has cleared off, cooler, to night Maggie has gone over to sit up at Peter Ryerses to night. He still lingers but cannot last many days. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June FRIDAY 23 1893 Fred and I finished cuting over the big field by McBrides this morning. I went back to the field by Jims and mowed another piece. This afternoon we have been rakeing and cocking up hay in the orchard The crop there is a very heavy one, especially in the western portion. The weather is cool and dry, just the thing for making hay. {second page} June SATURDAY 24 1893 Fred and I have been rakeing and cocking up a portion of the hay in the field by Jim. We nearly completed our job there. This forenoon however we finished puting up hay in the orchard. Our hay crop is a magnificent one this year. It is mostly clover and will not be so marketable but be better for the land. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SUNDAY 25 1893 Went out to the Port as usual this morning takeing Bertha and my mother with me. We had a reception service in our church, when some thirty or more were taken into full membership a portion of them were also baptised. It was a very precious time the Good Lord being with us. Rev J.S. Jenkins was present and preached to us. {second page} June MONDAY 26 1893 We started drawing in hay from the orchard this morning but found it rather wet, so we stoped after geting in one load. Frank Hasely helped and would have continued to do so all day but for the hay being damp. Fred and I have been mowing in the field by Jim Challands most of the time since. Weather cooler & pleasant. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June TUESDAY 27 1893 Frank did not come to day, the rains having been frequent lately for our drawing in. Fred and I have finished cuting the field by Jim Challand's this forenoon. This afternoon he has been cultivating corn and potatoes &c. While I have been otherwise engaged - mostly at hoeing in the garden. The weather still keeps rainy and unfavourable for haying. {second page} June WEDNESDAY 28 1893 Fred and I have been engaged at hoeing &c this forenoon. This afternoon we have been geting in hay from the orchard Got in four loads alone, Frank not having come. The makes five in all, so far. The weather has the appearance now of being favourable for haying and we hope with the blessing of God Almighty to improve the chance given. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June THURSDAY 29 1893 Fred and I have got in four loads of hay to day, makeing nine in all so far. Two of them were from the orchard and the other two from from the field by Jim's. We have been raking up the last cut portion of the above field this afternoon. Did not get it all raked nor nearly all up in cock. Weather very warm. {second page} June FRIDAY 30 1893 We have been nearly all day geting the ballance of the field by Challand's raked up into wind-rows and put up in the cock. Had time to bring home two loads more from the same field however, making eleven in all so far. The weather is becoming very warm and dry. Had only Fred to help me to day. Have about given up hopes of Frank Hasely comeing back. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SATURDAY 1 1893 Have continued to get in hay to day. Fred and I without any other help. We have succeeded in geting seven more loads safely housed. This makes eighteen in all so far. Our orchard yielded nine loads of fine hay. We have something over a days drawing out yet. The weather is very warm and dry. Appearance of rain have passed away. {second page} July SUNDAY 2 1893 Did not get out to church this morning. Maggie was somewhat unwell, & I thought best not to leave her; but Bertha and Ma went. Have great season to be thankful for this day of rest. Surely the Sabbath to for man and not man for the Sabbath. Our abundant labour during haying and harvest require {illegible}a rest day be provided. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July MONDAY 3 1893 Fred and I with Mr Douleys help finished geting in the hay from the field by Jim Challands. Got done about half past two this afternoon There was sixteen good big loads on this field and nine on the orchard which makes twenty five in all to date. Our hay loft or mows are all nearly filled now. Started cutting front field by the church this afternoon. {second page} July TUESDAY 4 1893 There was a thunder-storm last night almost the first of the season here. Did not get to drawing hay until afternoon on account of the rain. Gto in three loads this afternoon makeing twenty one in all so far. Mr Douely has helped me mow away this afternoon. This forenoon he has helped also at {illegible} turnips. Fred and I worked at the same this forenoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July WEDNESDAY 5 1893 I have been cuting again to day in the front field by the church. Fred has been hoeing some & cuting arround the fences &c. Quite a shower of rain fell this afternoon which prevented further opperations in the hay field. The rain was very much needed however. The Good Lord has been with me to day makeing my heart glad with his presence. {second page} July THURSDAY 6 1893 The weather has been rather cloudy to day with an occasional light rain-fall. Fred and I have been cuting hay in the field by the church. Succeeded in geting the field all cut to night however. The crop is a very abundant one & will likely fill all our available space without the back field. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July FRIDAY 7 1893 I have been very buisy to day rakeing up the front field of hay, next to church. Got it all raked up, though it was very heavy. Fred has got a half or nearly up in cock. Mr Douley has been helping all day. The weather has been very warm, but very good hay weather this afternoon. I has come just right for us with our big field of hay just cut. {second page} July SATURDAY 8 1893 We finished cocking up the hay in front field this forenoon and this afternoon have been drawing in from same field. Got in five loads and did not clear a very large spot either. Mr Douley has been helping all day, and could scarcely do without him.. Forgot to mention that our five loads were put in the bay They make nine altogether there. Have been hindered some by a heavy wind. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SUNDAY 9 1893 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing Bertha and Jim with me. Bro. Cookman officiated for us to day. Was much blessed in the service of the sanctuary, the Good Lord being with us. The new G.T.R Station Master and family were with us to day, the first that I met them. Maggie and Bertha went out to church this evening. {second page} July MONDAY 10 1893 Fred and I with Mr Douley's help have been geting in hay from the front field again to day with all our might. Succeeded in houseing safely eight loads more makeing thirty eight in all so far. Four of these loads we put in the barn. The weather continues very favourable for haying though rather dry for potatoes as pasture. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July TUESDAY 11 1893 We have continued to draw in hay from the front field by the church to day, and Mr Douley has helped us. Have succeeded in geting in the ballance of the field, having twenty one loads from it all together. This makes us forty six loads drawn in so far. My mother went out to Dover this afternoon & got one of our buggies fixed at {illegible and cut off} Lost a two month old calf to day, from choking, in drinking its usual mess of milk & Oil Cake meal. {second page} July WEDNESDAY 12 1893 Fred has been cultivating potatoes this forenoon while I have been cuting grass in the field west of the woods. This afternoon I have raked up what was cut in the forenoon and Fred has been cocking up. Mr Douley has been hoeing turnips for us to day He is a faithful old worker. Would rather have him work for us now than most of the young men notwithstanding his great age. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July THURSDAY 13 1893 Have been mowing grass in the field West of the woods again to day; or rather until noon, for afternoon shortly there was a beautiful shower of rain that prevented further work in the hay. Mr Douley has been working in the turnips &c again to day. He has been transplanting a lot this afternoon, filling in vacancies. Had a visit from Mr Walter Olds to day; our old and true Christian friend {second page} July FRIDAY 14 1893 I went to Jarvis this morning mostly for binder repairs, and some more twine. The rain last night made this a good opportunity for this. Fred was hoeing potatoes this forenoon and this afternoon he has been cocking up hay while I have been rakeing and cuting. Finished the latter job. Wheat is about ready for cuting and we are anxious to be ready for it. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SATURDAY 15 1893 I finished rakeing up hay in the field west of the woods this forenoon and got most of raked up cocked up. This afternoon Fred and I got in a couple of loads when a heavy wind and thunder storm came; which did great havoc with some of our fences and trees. The frequent rains are bringing on our second crop of clover for seed nicely however besides other crops except wheat. {second page} July SUNDAY 16 1893 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing Bertha and Dora Kitchen with me this time. Heard our new young minister this time Bro. Cole. He is what might be called a greenhorn; and not a very accomplished one at that, although his abilities seem fairly good. In size he is rather diminutive, being a Londoner I suppose. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July MONDAY 17 1893 Fred and I have been geting in hay from the field west of the woods to day. It took some time to get it turned and dry enough; but succeeded in geting seven loads more inside, makeing fifty five in all so far. Five of these we have put in the ten-acre-field barn. The weather has been quite favourable for our work and we are anxious to get into wheat harvest. {second page} July TUESDAY 18 1893 We have continued to get in hay to day. Fred and I. Succeeded in drawin five loads in the forenoon and three this afternoon; or eight to day. This makes fifty six altogether so far. We finished filling our little hay barn in the ten acre field. Got ten loads stowed away there. We are thankful for fine weather, so favourable for our work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July WEDNESDAY 19 1893 Fred and I finished geting in hay from the field west of the woods this forenoon Got in two more loads which makes the bulk of our crop something like sixty eight loads for this season. This is the heaviest crop of hay for some years. Got our binder fixed up and started at cuting wheat this evening. We began in the field back of drivebarn. {second page} July THURSDAY 20 1893 The weather has continued favourable for our work. So we have done our best to improve it. Have been driving the binder in the field N.E. of Drive barn, Succeeded in geting well along with this field. Fred has been shocking up. Am more than pleased with the working of our old binder, it has run nine or ten years and seems to work as well as ever since the new canvas was added. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July FRIDAY 21 1893 Have been buisy cuting the hilly field N.E. of drive barn to day. Hoped to have finished but was disappointed having an hour so's work to go to morrow. Fred has been seting up sheaves and cleaning up patches that I could not cut very well with the binder. Our wheat has ripened very fast and it is already shelling. {second page} July SATURDAY 22 1893 I finished cuting the field N.E. of drive-barn this morning and got moved back to the the North East Corner field of twelve acres. Got a good start to day in that field to day. Found the wheat better then I expected though down very bad. Fred has been working in the field North East of drive-barn to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SUNDAY 23 1893 Did not feel well enough to go to church to day, so remained at home to get rested up. Feel thankful for the Sabbath day privilege of rest, as well as for the multitude of other blessings connected with the blessed day. Sent the other members of the family out to church this evening. They report having N heard Rev David Chalmers our old pastor. {second page} July MONDAY 24 1893 Have been cuting in the North East Corner field to day. Got along very well though the wheat is shelling badly. The crop is so badly lodged that it makes it much worse about shelling. The back part of the field is badly destroyed by a hailstorm some time ago. Fred has been seting up in the same field. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July TUESDAY 25 1893 Got done cuting in the big N.E. Corner field this afternoon besides, getting a good start in the new ground field in front of Mr Austins. Do not find the new ground crop as good as we expected. The West side of the field has some good wheat in it however. The effects of the hail storm some time ago is noticeable everywhere. {second page} July WEDNESDAY 26 1893 Have been cuting wheat to day in the New ground field Finished up this evening, besides geting started in the ten-acre-field afterwards. Fred has been shocking up wheat after me, besides doing some cleaning up. My old binder does not work without having it rebellious spells. Had some of them to day, which made me no little trouble. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July THURSDAY 27 1893 I have been cuting in the ten-acre-field again to day. Got along very well, there being only about three acres left for to-morrow. Fred has been cuting arround where I could not and seting up after me. The field that I am not cuting is quite poor. Was thinking to day that our whole crop could not average more than ten bushels per acre. Mary Jane came to night with Mrs Ward {second page} July FRIDAY 28 1893 Got done cuting wheat this forenoon; and Fred finished shocking up. We have gone over the forty acres with the binder in Seven days and a half with our old binder. The crop is not so good as it appeared to be before cuting. My Sister and a friend of here A Mrs Ward, also of Dresden, came to visit us this evening. Maggie went out to the Port Dover station after them. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SATURDAY 29 1893 We got started at drawing in wheat from the field N.E. of drivebarn this yesterday afternoon. Have kept on drawing to day and got in so far some fourteen loads from this field. The weather still keeps dry and today rather cool. I drove out after my ster's and Mrs Ward's trunks this evening. Mr Douley has been helping us mow away wheat to day. He has hoed turnips between times. {second page} July SUNDAY 30 1893 On account of the heavy harvest work of the past week I felt too tired to go to church, this morning. Am looking in hopes of a return of the time when I shall be able to attend the house of God as before. Such a load of the family out this morning and one also this evening. My sister and Mrs Ward are still visiting us and are enjoying their company. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July MONDAY 31 1893 Fred and I have, with Mr Douleys help been geting in wheat until about three or four o'clock this afternoon, when we were blessed with a delightful shower. We finished geting in wheat from the hilly field except rakeings this forenoon. Had sixteen loads from this field. Started afterwards drawing from the ten-acre-field. got in three loads from there to day. {second page} August TUESDAY 1 1893 We have continued to draw wheat from the ten-acre-field to day. Finished up all but the rakeings and had eight loads on the ten-acres. Mr Douley has helped as usual. I have been rakeing when Mr D was loading, and have about finished the field Had a visit from Francis Marr and wife with Belle & George. Could not spend much time with them however. Got in six loads to day one of them from the new ground field </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August WEDNESDAY 2 1893 I finished rakeing the ten-acre-field this morning and turned the cows in. Fix Fixed the roof of the little barn as well. Had two loads of rakeings. Have been drawing from the New-ground field. Got in five loads which makes six so far from this field. Mr Douley has been helping as usual. Heard to day that our neighbour Isaac Austin, had met with a very serious accident yesterday. He Mrs A & Bill were thrown out of a democrat and nearly killed {second page} August THURSDAY 3 1893 Fred was sick this forenoon, but Mr Douley helped me, so we were able to keep on drawing wheat. We had seven loads and a half from the New ground field altogether. We have also got four loads and a half from the N.E.Corner field to day being the first from this field. Fred has been helping this afternoon and Mr Douley all day. The weather is still warm and dry. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August FRIDAY 4 1893 We have continued to draw the wheat to day as usual, Fred and Mr Douley. have both been helping as usual. Succeeded in geting Seven loads more from the N.E.Corner field. This makes twelve loads; or rather eleven & a half from this field so far. Got our barn filled up and began a stack this afternoon. The weather still keeps very dry and warm. {second page} August SATURDAY 5 1893 Fred has been away to day look after some harvest apples of Mr Douleys. Have been geting in wheat with Mr Douleys help, Jim has got so that he can pitch sheaves very well. We had five more loads from the N.E. Corner field which makes seventeen altogether. The number of loads together is forty eight with out rakeing. Do not look for any great yield as the grain is so badly threshed out with a hail storm some time ago. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SUNDAY 6 1893 Has been our {illegible} meeting day we, all went but Maggie. Had our old pastor Rev. David Chalmers, as our officiating minister. Of course it seemed like old times to hear him {illegible} A large number of people were in attendance and only a very small number left after the preaching service was over. Have felt much benefited in the services of the Sanctuary, the Good Lord being present with us. {second page} August MONDAY 7 1893 Fred has been working fo day at sundry jobs. Was buisy myself this forenoon at rakeing the new-ground stubble. Got that field all raked and quite a start in the North East Corner field, before noon. This afternoon we began cuting oats on the Big Flat. Succeeded at getting a good {illegible}ing. The oats are not so good as I expected. Can hardly cut in places are so short </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August TUESDAY 8 1893 I worked this forenoon at rakeing in the big N.E. Corner field and this afternoon have been cuting oats with the old binder. Got the East half of the field all cut. Fred has been helping as usual. Had a visit from our old minister and his lady to day, Rev David Chalmers. Our old and long respected friend Mr John Albert Came to see us also. Lost our best young cow to day, the white Bertha cow. She apparently died of bloat. {second page} August WEDNESDAY 9 1893 I started this morning for Guelph to visit the model farm, there being a Farmers Institute excursion there to day. A large number of people over one thousand availed themselves of the chance. Was well pleased with my visit there. The many new facts learned by experiments on different subjects cannot fail to benefit those that learn and practice them. Our ride both to Guelph and back was most unsatisfactory. It took six hours to go and six to come. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August THURSDAY 10 1893 Went out to Dover this morning partly to take Mrs Ward who has been visiting us of late, and partly on some other business. Have been afflicted with a very serious cold which has left one of my lungs quite sore and a bad cough. Fred has been helping as usual, this afternoon we have been trying to get the old Kirby reaper ready to cut cloverseed &c. Did not succeed in geting it done however. {second page} August FRIDAY 11 1893 Have been most of the day geting the old reaper to work. It failed after all the time spent upon it, and this evening I went over to Mr James McBrides to see about geting his reaper to finish cuting the cloverseed. He consented to let us try it. Got a casting from Jac Bint this morning that I promised to return, and have unfortunately broken it already. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SATURDAY 12 1893 Fred has been spreading manure most of the time to day in the field back of the barn. having been disappointed in not geting our old reaper to work satisfactorily at cuting cloverseed, I borrowed Mr James McBrides but soon found that it would not do the work. So I went to Dover and got the necessary repairs & soon got our old reaper to work after all. Have been cuting this evening all right. Our old Kirby does the work up charmingly. Heard that J. Harris had failed just lately. {second page} August SUNDAY 13 1893 I went out to Dover this morning as usual takeing Bertha and Dora with me together with my mother, Mrs Gilbert and Jim. Mrs G is visitng us at present. Had our young minister bro Cole to preach to us. Do not know how he will succeed amongst us, but am affraid his course will not be very acceptable amongst our people for a while for different reasons. Weather quite cool. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August MONDAY 14 1893 I began to cut Cloverseed again in the field by McBrides. Got along all right. It is very short and rather thin and hard to cut. The old Kirby can do it though. This afternoon I have been cuting oats on the Big Flat with the binder. Have got along nicely. Had a visit from my unckle Daniel Olds and his wife to day. Felt sorry that I could not spent some time with him. {second page} August TUESDAY 15 1893 Have been exceedingly buisy to day, as usual. It is some satisfaction to see the work progress. Got done cuting the oats on the big flat at about four this afternoon. We found the Flat quite stout and good, notwithstanding the dry weather. Fred has been helping to day as usual. He has helped on the Big flat most of the time. Started to cut cloverseed this evening again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August WEDNESDAY 16 1893 I have been working away in the field next to McBrides to day at cuting cloverseed. On account of the stones I have had a considerable delay, and trouble with the knives. Am thankful however to be making progress. Fred has finished shocking up oats on the big flat besides spreading manure part of the time in the field back of the barn. We are being blessed with a delighful shower of rain to night {second page} August THURSDAY 17 1893 Have been cuting cloverseed again to day with all my might, in the field by McBrides. Am very thankful that this field is about done. Fred has been helping with the scythe and rake on the rough places. Our old friend G.W. Lemon is staying over night with us to night. We do not see him often now days. he reports up-hill work canvassing on account of the drought & grass hoppers. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August FRIDAY 18 1893 Finished cuting the big field by McBrides this forenoon. Am very thankful indeed to have finished this work, for it was no small job. Got started cuting the field of oats and peas back of Freds this afternoon. Did not work very long on account of rain. Mrs Ward of Dresden left us for good this morning. Ma took her to the station. Feel discouraged at the work we have before us sometimes {second page} August SATURDAY 19 1893 I have been cuting, peas and oats, our mixed crop again to day with the old Kirby reaper. The machine has done admirably and the job is well nigh done. Am thankful to find the crop is a very good one both as to straw and grain so far as I can see. Fred has been helping, cuting with the scythe and cocking up &c. Mary Jane & ma were up to unckle Robert Culbers this afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SUNDAY 20 1893 Did not go out to church as is our usual custom, to day. Felt that to spend the day at home would be upon the whole, most beneficial, so acted accordingly. The day has been a blessing to me in more ways than one. The one of rest to the tired body is not the least. The very important labours of this season on the year cannot be attended to without needing the day of rest. {second page} August MONDAY 21 1893 I worked this forenoon at rakeing the hilly stubble field N.E. of drive barn. Fred ploughed for the first this forenoon, for fall seeding in the field back of the barn. This afternoon we finished cuting our mixed crop of peas and oats in the eleven acre field back of Fred's. Got in our first load this evening off of same field. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August TUESDAY 22 1893 We have been geting in our mixed crop of oats and peas to day. Fred and Mr Douley have been helping. Got in two loads this forenoon and three this afternoon, making six so far. Am pleased to find the crop a very good one. It handles well. My sister is still with us but she is thinking of going home again in a day or so. {second page} August WEDNESDAY 23 1893 I succeeded in geting the eleven acre field of oats and peas horse raked to day while Fred and Mr. Douley have been drawing. I had to stack part of the time. Am thankful that to night all of this crop is in the stack including rakeings. Had nine loads and three loads of rakings from the field. Had a precious season today - interviewing my Father & King, Surely He is a present help help. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August THURSDAY 24 1893 Fred and Mr Douley have been helping to day to get in oats from the big flat. I have helped stack &c. Got in five loads to day. Took my sister out to the station this morning on her way home. Came back by Steand's & Called at Wilkinson's, & Irac Bints. Am in much trouble about some of my debts. Want to pay them so bad & cant. {second page} August FRIDAY 25 1893 We have been geting in wheat rakeings to day. This morning however we got in a load of oats from the flat. Our wheat rakeings have been something unusual this year, owing to the hail storm in July which beat the wheat down badly. I have been cuting cloverseed in the orchard myself when not stacking to day; using the mowing machine for that purpose. Mr Douley has helped to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SATURDAY 26 1893 We have been geting in oats from the Big Flat until about two o'clock this afternoon, and Mr Douley has been helping us. This afternoon Fred went out to Dover to see about Dora's boarding place when going to high school there; while I went to Jarvis; also to see about geting the threshers. The latter promised to Come when we were ready for them. {second page} August SUNDAY 27 1893 I went out to the regular morning service in Port Dover takeing Bertha and Jim with me. Our young minister officiated Bro Cookman is away at Grimsby for a hollowDay. I rather enjoyed the young man's discourse. He talked about character building and said some good things. Our class afterwards was a proffitable season, The Good Lord being with us. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August MONDAY 28 1893 Fred went out to Dover this morning to take Dora the latter is going to the high school now. He got back about nine. We managed with Mr Douleys help to get the last of our oats drawn from the big flat by about two o'clock this afternoon. Had eleven loads in all. It has been raining since and we finished just in time. Fred and I have been trying to put the Cistern pump at the barn in repair this afternoon. {second page} August TUESDAY 29 1893 Fred has got started at ploughing in the field back of the barn to day. The fine rain that came last night has improved the ploughing very much. Went up to Simcoe this afternoon takeing Maggie with me. Went to the dentists while there and had my last upper tooth drawn preparing to have a permanent upper set made. Made some further payments when on the way viz to S.McBride & J Harrison </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August WEDNESDAY 30 1893 Fred has been ploughing in the field back of the barn to day. He is geting along very well, and the ground ploughs nicely. I have been piling manure this forenoon & this afternoon have been away after threshing hands. Did not succeed in finding {illegible} so I gave up threshing this week. Maggie took Bertha out this morning & I went after her to night to Dover {second page} August THURSDAY 31 1893 I finished cuting cloverseed in the orchard to day. Used the mowing machine for that purpose on account of the trees. Got to work with the harrow towards night on the wheat ground. Fred has been ploughing in the field back of the barn to day. The ground ploughs nicely and harrows down beautifuly. Shall not have much trouble to get it ready for sowing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September FRIDAY 1 1893 Fred has been working away with the plough in the field back of the barn to day. I finished rakeing up cloverseed in the orchard this forenoon and this afternoon got started cuting cloverseed in the field next to Jim Challands. Found the crop about the same as our pastured field not to McBrides, so far as I could see. The reaper works very well. {second page} September SATURDAY 2 1893 I worked most of the day at harrowing in the field back of the barn. Fred has been ploughing in the same field. I went down to Fergus this evening to see about the threshers. Found hands on the way, so that we are likely to have plenty of help. Have to pay them a dollar a day. Fred went out this evening to get a boarding place for Dora, again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SUNDAY 3 1893 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing my mother and Jim with. Bertha went to Mount Lion with Austins. Had Bro Cookman with us again. He has been absent for some time and we appreciate all the more. Maggie is quite unwell this evening and we are rather anxious lest something serious is hanging about her. {second page} September MONDAY 4 1893 Fred has been at work with the plough again to day, in the field back of the barn. I finished spreading manure in the same field this forenoon and this afternoon have been cuting cloverseed in the field next to Jim Challands. Have got along nicely with this. We are anxious to get our threshing done however, for different reasons. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September TUESDAY 5 1893 The Fergus threshing machine Came at about eleven o'clock last night, so this morning wh we had to get arround. The following parties have been helping for pay. Addam Frolick at $1.25 per day. He stands at the end of the arriers Wesley Ryerse & his son Ed, Otto Collins and Mr Douley together with George McBride Wilsons Porters man has been helping by way of exchanging work. {second page} September WEDNESDAY 6 1893 Found that Mr Douley and George McBride were not able to work to day so we tried to get supplies to fill their places this forenoon but failed. The other hands came all right. Mr James McBride relieved us this afternoon Also Mr Smith that works at John Marr's. So The machine broke down before noon & we have not nearly finished threshing as a consequence. Grain {illegible} but poor. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September THURSDAY 7 1893 We finished threshing at about noon to day. Had only some three hundred and fifty nine bushells of wheat from the machine from forty acres or about nine bushells per acre. Our oats was also a light crop, or less than 20 bushells per acre. Our mixed crop of oats and peas was the best crop of the season; but this was only about 16 Bu Per acre or 165 from machine the wheat was injured by the hail storm in June & never recovered. The quality was also inferior. {second page} September FRIDAY 8 1893 Found this morning that it would be necessary to cock up the cloverseed, before drawing in the field by McBrides so Jim and I worked at it this forenoon. Find it rather difficult to get it out of the grass in some places. Fred has worked to day as usual. I went to the funeral of our old friend and neighbour P.G.Bagley this afternoon. He died in his seventy eighth year - a good old age. Many recollections of my past life cluster around his memory. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SATURDAY 9 1893 Fred continued to plough this forenoon as usual. He began in the twelve acre field back of his house where we had peas and oats. I worked at the clover-seed this forenoon in the field next to McBrides. This afternoon I have had Fred cuting corn while I have been ploughing in his place. The twelve acre field ploughs up very well and will make a good wheat field. {second page} September SUNDAY 10 1893 Went out to church this morning as usual, takeing Bertha and Jim with me. The young minister officiated in a rather uncouth way. Had a very happy time in our Class - meeting afterwards. Felt very loathe to stop to the class th to day. just because I did not feel like it. But thank God, He graciously gave me a blessing for not listening to the tempters charms. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September MONDAY 11 1893 Fred has been ploughing in the pea stubble field where we intend to sow wheat. I have been working at the cloverseed all day. This forenoon at cut cocking up, in the field by McBrides and this afternoon at cuting with the reaper in the field by Jim Challands. The crop there is a very promising one, mostly there are some poor spots however. {second page} September TUESDAY 12 1893 Have had Mr Josie Smith driving a team on the wheat ground today. Fred has been ploughing as usual. I worked at cocking up cloverseed this forenoon and this afternoon went up to Mr J Wycoffs after seed wheat, brought home eighteen bushells of Dawsons golden chaff. Had to give $65 c per Bu It was not pure seed however there being Clawson & Garfield wheat slightly mixed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September WEDNESDAY 18 1893 Have been sowing our first field to day the one back of the barn consisting of eight acres. Sowed about fourteen bushells of wheat, Dawson's golden chaff on the field. Have had Mr J. Smith harrowing for me as usual this being his second day at 75 c per day. Fred has kept on ploughing in the pea stubble field back of his house. Weather very warm. {second page} September THURSDAY 19 1893 Mr Jos Smith kept on harrowing in the back wheat field until noon to day when he went home sick with a lame back; or so he said. I went out to town this morning to take a jack screw to Mr Marrs. We had it raising the drive barn sills that had rotted and fallen. Fred has ploughed to day as usual. We ran out the water furrows in the field back of the barn & I have been cleaning them part of the time. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September FRIDAY 15 1893 We had a fine rain last night. The first for some time. Fred has been ploughing to day as usual. He helped move the threshing machine this afternoon however. I finished cuting corn this forenoon myself & have since been cleaning ditches in our first sown wheat field. The weather keeps warm for the time of year. Wheat must soon come up now. {second page} September SATURDAY 16 1893 Fred has been ploughing to day in our last wheat field. I have been working at sundry jobs. Rain has been falling in light showers, this afternoon, accompanied by a heavy wind from the west. I have been trying to put up cloverseed this afternoon, mostly in the big field by McBrides. Our Annual Equinox storm seems on us. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SUNDAY 17 1893 Went out to church this morning as usual. Took ma and Bertha with me. Had Bro Cookman with us to day. Had an excellent discourse about the prodigal son. Did not feelt like staying to class; but have invariably found that when it was a cross, the greater blessing followed the performance of duty. Had considerable liberty in leading the class. {second page} September MONDAY 18 1893 Fred went out to Dover this forenoon tot take Dora out to School. He began to help me in the barn at about eleven o'clock however. I got ten bushells of Manchester Wheat from Mr James McBride this morning for see. Sold four two year old heifers to C.G.Warren's butcher this forenoon at 5 1/4 C per lb dressed wt. He is to leave them for a month or so on pasture. Have had Fred ploughing this afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September TUESDAY 19 1893 On account of rain last night the ground was rather wet for harrowing this morning so I worked at the cloverseed in field, by McB's this afternoon I have been harrowing and Fred has been ploughing all day in same field. Am anxious to get our seeding done on account of cloverseed drawing &c B It seems very tedious, somehow. {second page} September WEDNESDAY 20 1893 Have been harrowing all day to day while Fred has been ploughing. We are geting our field nearly ready for the drill, though we do not seem to be making much progress. The weather is fine for our work however, and the ground is moist and works very well. Have had a considerable heat to day however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September THURSDAY 21 1893 Fred has continued to plough to day as usual He has nearly finished the field however. I kept on harrowing this forenoon. This afternoon however I have been drilling. Got a good start on our last field and hope to finish to morrow. I see by our late papers that wheat is comeing up in price and bid's fare to be at a paying value ere long. {second page} September FRIDAY 22 1893 Fred got done ploughing this forenoon in our last field. We finished geting it harrowed down and have nearly got done drilling in seed. So our seeding is nearly done at last. Have had a few light showers last night and to day, but not enough to prevent work. The weather continues warm without even the slightest touch of frost. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SATURDAY 23 1893 Fred and I finished drilling and harrowing our last field of winter wheat this forenoon. He has been furrowing out as well. Finished the latter by noon. I went up to Simcoe this afternoon, to see about my new set of upper teeth, paid for some four years ago. Went also to see H. G. about a note. Brought W.A. Fergusons better half home with me. {second page} September SUNDAY 24 1893 Went out to church this morning, as usual takeing Bertha with me. Had our senior minister Br Cookman to minister to us rather unexpectedly. Our meeting together though poorly attended was nevertheless a season of proffit. Mrs Will Ferguson is still with us mostly to visit Maggie during her illness. She seems benefitted by her company. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September MONDAY 25 1893 Fred has been ditching in our last sown wheat field to day and have been helping most of the time. Took Annie F. down to the station at Jarvis this forenoon. Our youngster has been allowed to go to Delhi with her and, of course her absence is a rather serious matter, our household. We scarcely know how to get along without her. {second page} September TUESDAY 26 1893 We have at last got to work at our cloverseed Fred and I. Commenced with the field by McBrides and drawed four loads this afternoon and two this forenoon. The cloverseed is so nearly all heads that we cannot get very large loads on the waggon. This is an advantage however in many ways. Weather very fine and dry. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September WEDNESDAY 27 1893 We worked this forenoon at cocking up cloverseed, Fred and I. This afternoon, however, we have been again drawing in . Got in two more loads safely in the barn from the field by McBrides, makeing eight so far from this field. Had two small loads from the orchard which we have also got in this afternoon. The weather fortunately keeps fine. {second page} September THURSDAY 28 1893 Fred and I have been puting up clover seed in the field by McBrides this forenoon. This afternoon we have been drawing in from same field. Got in three more loads from this field makeing ten eleven so far. The weather keeps dry as usual - very favourable for our clover hauling &c. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September FRIDAY 29 1893 Fred spent the forenoon in cocking up Clover seed as usual. This afternoon we have been drawing in. Got in our last load from the field by McBrides makeing eleven in all from this field. We have also drawn two loads from the field by Jim Challands being our first from this field. Weather still dry and cool. {second page} September SATURDAY 30 1893 We cut cloverseed in the field by Jim Challands this forenoon, Fred and I. He with the scythe in the steep places and I with the reaper. This afternoon Fred went out to Dover with onions. I went out also to look after some little matters of business. Feel somewhat anxious this Fall owing to the bare state of our crops and the low price of grain as well. Our clover seed crop is a consolation however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SUNDAY 1 1893 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing Ma and Jim with me. Had Bro. Cookman to officiate and our usual monthly fellowship meeting afterwards. Maggie became rather unwell towards night, and I went out after Dr Hamilton for here along in the evening. Had a cold disagreeable ride however. The Dr came home with me. {second page October MONDAY 2 1893 Fred has been buisy as usual to day. At about two o'clock this morning, we have had an arrival of another daughter. She My wife and child are both doing well thank God. I went out to Dover this forenoon to take the Doctor home. Fred has been buisy at sundry jobs. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October TUESDAY 3 1893 I have been cuting the remaining portion of the cloverseed in the field by Jim Challands this forenoon. This afternoon it we have got it in the barn This makes our eighteenth load so far. We have now to cut the front field by the church. This will take us some time though, for the ground is so rough and hilly. Our Sister, Sarah Came this evening to stay with Maggie awhile. {second page October WEDNESDAY 4 1893 Fred and I worked in the barn most of the forenoon. Got a lot of machine railings cleaned up and a grist of chop ready for the mill. Took it up to Mr Brook's mill this afternoon for grinding. Went to Simcoe to see about geting my teeth fixed. Have had an upper set made paid for some four years & have worn the temporary set since. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October THURSDAY 5 1893 Fred has been husking corn to day in our front garden patch. I have been very buisy as usual. Spent the forenoon mostly at repairing the old reaper, and this aftenoon have been useing it to cut clover seed in the front field. The crop is quite a short one, but the old machine does a fine job in gathering it. {second page October FRIDAY 6 1893 Have had Fred husking corn to day in our front garden patch. Our crop there was very good notwithstanding the dry summer. I have been cuting cloverseed in the field by the church most of the time. Had to do some repairing to the reaper again. AM affraid it will not last until we got done cuting from present appearances. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SATURDAY 7 1893 Fred finished husking our crop of corn yesterday and got it in the crib this forenoon. We only need two loads. I worked at mending the roof of our old house this forenoon. Have cut cloverseed most of the afternoon in the front field by the church. Had a short visit from my unckle Joseph McFall and aunt Cynthia this afternoon. {second page October SUNDAY 8 1893 Went out to church to day as usual. Took Mrs Crysler wih me this time. Our young minister preached to us and gave us a very good discourse I think. Felt very stupid and sleepy myself the result of being up nights a good deal lately, I suppose. Am very thankful to the Good Lord for the improvement in my dear wife. The little one is also doing nicely. Praise ye the Lord. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October MONDAY 9 1893 I have been cuting cloverseed in the field by the church to day. Got done at about four o'clock this afternoon, which finishes cuting for this year. Fred has been gathering apples. After geting done with the cloverseed I drilled in a bushell of wheat where we had potatoes near the woods on new ground. The weather is very fine just now. {second page October TUESDAY 10 1893 Fred has been working at the cloverseed in the front field by the church. He has been cocking it up ready to draw. I went out to Dover this forenoon to see the doctor for Maggie. She is not so well. Have been buisy this afternoon at picking grapes from the old Clinton vine. The weather is delightful just now so warm and pleasant. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October WEDNESDAY 11 1893 I went up Simcoe this forenoon, mostly to seeing a new set of teeth fitted to my mouth. Called at the Brooks mill & learned there of a clover mill at St. Williams that I could likely get, to thresh our cloverseed crop. Dick Johnson who I stoped to see on my way home recommended geting this machine when it threshed for him. James Charley Lymburnce & David Sterling visited us this afternoon. {second page October THURSDAY 12 1893 We have been picking and gathering apples this forenoon Fred and I. This afternoon however, we have been geting in the last of our cloverseed from the front field by the church. Had three small loads from this field which will at least make us twenty respectable loads altogether. The weather is very fine & warm, Quite like summer weather. G.W. Lemon is with us to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October FRIDAY 13 1893 Fred and I have been gathering apples most of the time to day. I worked this forenoon at repairing the shed roof however. The day has been a delightful one - so warm and pleasant. To night it is raining with a temperature like Summer. Am thankful for the measure of blessing that we enjoy. The Lord is my strength & my deliverance. {second page October SATURDAY 14 1893 Fred and I worked this forenoon, at cleaning up some wheat and some tymothy seed in the barn. This afternoon we have been cleaning out the drive barn and puting away implements for Winter. Got along nicely. The rain that has been falling nearly all day has given us an excellent opportunity. Am still endeavouring to keep my eyes fixed of the Saviour as my strong tower &c. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SUNDAY 15 1893 On account of high Westerly winds and rain I did not go to church this forenoon as is our custom. Have been profited by Home opportunities and blessings. My Sister-in-law Mrs Sarah Crysler left us this afternoon for Gideon Cryslers and to morrow she is to go on to Leyndoch and Wyecombe. She has been very good & kind to stay with my wife during trying weeks following confinement. {second page October MONDAY 16 1893 Fred has been ploughing to day for the first, in the field West of the woods. I went out to Dover this forenoon to look after several matters of business and to see the Dr for Maggie. Went down to Jarvis this afternoon for the same purpose as I went to Dover. Have been blessed with the Divine favour which is better than life. Glory be to the Lord Most High. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October TUESDAY 17 1893 I went up to the Lynn Valley mill to day with a grist of wheat for our own bread. I left the horses at the mill and walked from there to Simcoe, Mr Douley went with me. Got a new set of upper teeth of my dentist Mr A.W. Smith. Did not settle with him however as a kind of misunderstanding occurred. Have felt much cast down, to day at times. The way seems so dark and gloomy. {second page October WEDNESDAY 18 1893 Fred has been helping Wilson Porter thresh to day. I have been working, this forenoon at sundry jobs, mostly at gathering apples, This afternoon I went up to Isaac Austins takeing Ma with me. Went mostly to take some books that I had bought for the Grange library. Found it necessary to stay to tea with these kind friends. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October THURSDAY 19 1893 Fred has been off takeing a hollowday. Our Norfolk Union show took place in Simcoe to day and Fred went there. I have been buisy as usual. Worked this forenoon at repairing the roof of the West shed. Got it in pretty good shape at last. Have also been gathering some cider apples towards evening Jim Has been helping me. {second page October FRIDAY 20 1893 Fred has been helping Wilson Porter thresh to day. They did not quite finish to night. I have been engaged at sundry jobs, and this afternoon went out to Dover, takeing my mother with me. Was told by my friend L.G.Morgan that Thomas Stringer had been killed by a collision on the G.T.R. this morning when on his way to the Chicago Exposition, near the end of his journey. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SATURDAY 21 1893 Fred went down to Wilson Porters this morning to help them finish threshing. He was not gone long however. We got a load of wheat cleaned up by noon & he took it to Jarvis this afternoon. I went out to Dover this afternoon; or rather Ma and I drove down to Thomas Stringers to see about the particulars of his death by accident yesterday morning. {second page October SUNDAY 22 1893 I went out to church as usual this morning, takeing my cousin Alice Colver with me. Had the President of our Niagara Conference to preach to us. Rev J.S. Ross is his name. He is certainly an able minister of the Word. Had my unckle Daniel Olds down from Simcoe this evening, also my cousin Florence and her husband Jack. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October MONDAY 23 1893 Fred and I got a load of wheat cleaned up this forenoon and he took it down to Jarvis this afternoon. I had almost started with a small load when I heard that Thomas Stringers funeral took this afternoon. So I concluded to go, takeing ma with me. There was a very large number of people gathered, together for having such short notice. Br Cookman buried the dead man. {second page October TUESDAY 24 1893 Fred has taken another load of wheat to Jarvis this afternoon, having got it ready this forenoon. Took my sister-in-law Mrs Sarah Crysler down to the train at Jarvis this morning. Have been buisy this afternoon at sundry jobs. We had a visit from Mrs W. J. Carpenter to day. The weather continues very fine indeed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October WEDNESDAY 25 1893 We cleaned up wheat this forenoon Fred and I. Got our two loads ready and took them down to Jarvis this afternoon. Our wheat hauling is soon done, and the money is just as short as the crop. Am geting fifty five cent per Bu. Bertha and Jims father has turned up to night. He reports very hard times in Bay City. {second page October THURSDAY 26 1893 Fred and I kept on cleaning up wheat this forenoon. Got all in the bags by noon and Fred started with a load for the mill after dinner. He came back soon after, however on account of rain; and we will have to take another day for it. We have been cleaning up the barn this afternoon, besides doing some other rainy day jobs. Am trying to put my trust in the Lord. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October FRIDAY 27 1893 Fred has been ploughing in the field West of the woods to day. I went down to Jarvis to settle up my wheat receipts. Did not have sufficient to send away for Int, so got some 40 dollars of Ivey to make up the amount. The rain last night and yesterday has made the roads very bad. I went down to see Mr C.W. Smith this afternoon about some matters of business. {second page October SATURDAY 28 1893 The weather has become very cold lately, and to day. it seems to have come to a climax. Fred has been ploughing in the field west of the woods throughout the day. I went out to Dover this after to see about certain matters of business. The Good Lord seems to be opening up ways for me, even in the present discouraging season. This is just like Him however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SUNDAY 29 1893 The weather being rather stormy to day we did not get out to church as we desired ; but have enjoyed the privileges that the day affords at home. Have been especially benefited in reading a favourable book of my fathers "Caugheys Revival Miscellaney." Mr C's discourse on faith is especially instructive. It has been a word in season to my poor soul. {second page October MONDAY 30 1893 Fred worked at ploughing this forenoon; but this afternoon he went up to the Lynn-Valey mill with a grist of wheat for his bread and ours. I went this afternoon to see about Clover thresher, also to Dover to get our baby's name registered &c. We are going to Call her, Mary Eugenie Evelyn. Am mostly responsible for the name myself; but Alice Colver, my cousin gave her the second name. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October TUESDAY 31 1893 Fred has been ploughing in the field West of the woods to day. Was buisy at Sundry jobs this forenoon myself. This afternoon have been ploughing for the first, with Bell, and Jess. They went along very well for their first ploughing. We are in hopes, that now we will be able to keep on with the two teems for some time to come. {second page November WEDNESDAY 1 1893 Fred and I got a load of oats ready this forenoon for the oat meal mill He has been ploughing again this afternoon while I went away with the load to the mill. Sold the oats at thirty cent per bu. but did not have any money to bring home after all, as it had to all go on an old debt. It has been raining some this afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Duplicate of the previous page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {duplicate of the last two pages} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November THURSDAY 2 1893 Have been ploughing again to day Fred and I In the field west of the first woods. We are geting along nicely and will soon have this field done D.V. Had a visit from my cousin Nora and her husband Addam Rose. The latter is spending his hollowday at home. He intends leaving the Pullman car service next spring for good. {second page November FRIDAY 3 1893 We have had both ploughs going to day in the field West of the woods. We have just about finished ploughing this field to night. The weather is remarkably fine and mild just now. Had quite a heavy fall of rain last night which improved the ploughing some for to day. Head Heard that Mr W.H. Smith's father Sam. Smith was buried yesterday. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SATURDAY 4 1893 Went down to Jarvis this forenoon to see about some matters of business there. Came home by the cheese factory, to bring a cheese with me for Winters use. Got a grist ready after dinner and took it out to the Dover mill. Went down town while the grist was grinding got some matters attended to. Stoped at W. H. Walls on the way home He gave me a check to pay Sam McBride, 20.00. {second page November SUNDAY 5 1893 Went out to church this morning takeing Bertha and Jim with me. Found that the regular Quarterly meeting service took place this morning at Woodhouse Chappel so I went to the Presbyterian Church , not having time to go to Woodhouse. Took Maggie down to Wallse's this evening the first time she has been out since confinement. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November MONDAY 6 1893 Fred has been working at ditching the back field to day, and I have been helping this afternoon. I went up to Richard Johnsons this forenoon to see about the clover thresher. I went to see Sam McBride. The weather is delightful just the thing for our present needs. {second page November TUESDAY 7 1893 We got both ploughs started in the field by McBrides with both plough's this morning. The ground ploughs very well and we have made good use of our time to day. Was surprised to find Mr and Mrs D.W.Horton here when I came in at noon. Could not spend much time with them however on account of the ploughing. Mr Horton looks poorly. He has failed a good deal since I saw him last. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November WEDNESDAY 8 1893 Fred and I have been ploughing in the field by McBrides again to day. I went down to Thomas Jacksons for dinner takeing ma with me. Mr Horton has recommended me to leave the hilly field which is seeded to blue grass and alsyke for seed another year. He thinks it would pay better then any crop we could put in the ground. He thinks that blue grass helped to enrich the ground the longer it is left. {second page November THURSDAY 9 1893 We have continued to plough to day with all our might. The field by McBrides is getting well along, and the weather still keeps favourable. Mr Horton told me that the most successful way to raise Alsike seed is, to pasture the same as red clover using judgement as to the best time for turning off, according to season. His neighbour Austin Metler has raised 5 & 6 Bu per acre in this way for seasons without a single failure. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November FRIDAY 10 1893 We got to work in good time again this morning, at our ploughing & have turned over a nice big patch today. Our ploughing is now fully half done, so that after this we will be on the last half. The beautiful weather still continues. Read in the P. Farmer, a man's experience in seeding Clover with oats. He fall ploughs, and in the Spring loosens the soil, harrowing down afterwards with light harrow. He then sows oats & covers with {illegible} Harrow. {second page November SATURDAY 11 1893 On account of a heavy fog with has not lifted all day we did not work at takeing out our turnip crop as we intended but kept on ploughing. This makes five days work with both teems, and we are a good deal more than half over the field. Some of our neighbours are giving us credit for geting over it very fast. {line below} following with clover seed, & light roller {probably belongs to Friday's entry} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SUNDAY 12 1893 I went out to church this morning takeing my mother and Jim with me. Had the young man to preach to us, but failed to realize much benefit therefrom. It may be my fault however. Our class meeting afterwards was a time of blessing however to my poor soul. The weather continues to be delightful for this time of year. It is both warm and sunny with balmy south winds. {second page November MONDAY 13 1893 We ploughed this forenoon Fred and I, in the field by McBrides. This afternoon we left off ploughing and have been taking up our turnips and piting them. The weather has changed somewhat and we seem likely to have it colder. I feel as though it was my privilege and my experience, to take hold of God. My prayers for deliverance are being heard and must ere long be answered. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November TUESDAY 14 1893 We have been ploughing both of us to day, in the field by McBrides as usual. The weather has been rather stormy and very disagreeable but, we are geting well over our field There are some indications of a change in the weather soon. The time of year for ploughing must in the nature of things soon be over for this Fall however. {second page November WEDNESDAY 15 1893 The ground being frozen this forenoon Fred did not plough; but got up threshing wood instead. This afternoon however he has been ploughing most of the time. I have been all day puting away potatoes and apples for winter. Found them {illegible}ing well so far. Have had renewed assurance of the Divine favour this afternoon. With this I am safe and unburdened. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November THURSDAY 16 1893 Fred has been geting up some wood this forenoon for clover threshing. He has got to ploughing again this afternoon. The ground has been somewhat frozen however. I have been puting away potatoes and apples for Winter most of the time. Our minister & his wife came to visit us this evening. Have enjoyed their visit very much. {second page November FRIDAY 17 1893 We got up a load or so of wood for threshing this morning. I have been most of the day puting away apples and roots for Winter. We finished our turnips this afternoon also. Had a visit from threshers this afternoon. G.W. Lemon came this evening and is staying overnight with us. The weather has become fine and warm so that we hope to continue our ploughing until done. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SATURDAY 18 1893 I went up to Richard Johnsons this morning to see the new clover mill or huller belonging to Wilfred Oakes of St. Williams. It is a great machine and does fine work. Have decided to get Mr Oakes to thresh our seed, when he gets ready. Took Maggie and little Mary with me. Fred has been ploughing in the field by McBrides to day and I have helping with the other teem this afternoon. {second page November SUNDAY 19 1893 Took Bertha and Mildred to church with me to day. We had not gone more than a mile however when it began to snow, and we had a terrific snow storm to face the remainder of the way. Have found that our difficulty in geting to the house of God was rewarded by a blessing This I have invariably found to be the case. The young preacher officiated - his text was "the Pillar of fire by night and cloud by day &c" </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November MONDAY 20 1893 I have been buisy at sorting over apples to day while Fred has been ploughing in the field by McBrides. There was three or four inches of snow on the ground but this did not seem to hinder our work. We are likely to get our field by McBrides ploughed this Fall after all. We have still the field by the church yet. {second page November TUESDAY 21 1893 Fred has been ploughing again to day in the field by McBrides. I have been working at sorting over apples this forenoon, and this afternoon went out to Dover. Had a rather disagreeable ride out and back owing to the rain and snow that has been falling all the afternoon. Had some rather disagreeable duties to perform relating to some of my debts. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November WEDNESDAY 22 1893 I went over to James Challand's this forenoon to help thresh Cloverseed Fred went this afternoon in my place while I worked at geting apples ready for the Cider mill, where I intend to go tomorrow. With Maggies help I got about through and ready for start in the Morning. Henry Misener is an excellent cloverseed thresher, His machine is a new one. {second page November THURSDAY 23 1893 Have had Fred helping Jas. Challand to thresh cloverseed to day while I went to Decous with apples for Cider. Brought home the cider with me this evening. Called at Richard Johnsons to see the Clover threshers They have agreed to come early next weeks. Have had a most disagreeable trip up to the cider mill to day on account of the very strong west wind that has been blowing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November FRIDAY 24 1893 Fred helped Jas. Challand to finish his threshing this morning. They got done between nine and ten o'clock. I put away Cabbage for Winter this forenoon & this afternoon have been helping Fred about geting up a load of wood for threshing. The weather is geting colder all the time of late, and is very windy A Nor Wester is now in progress. {second page November SATURDAY 25 1893 Fred & I got up a couple more loads of wood for threshing cloverseed this forenoon. He got up more for the house this afternoon while I went out to Dover. I went to the council for the tree bonus and succeeded in geting $23.25 for 93 trees planted on the highway Money never seems to come when I needed it more than now. Do not expect to have it many days or even any </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SUNDAY 26 1893 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing Jim and my mother with me. Had a proffitable waiting upon the Lord. He being in our very midst. Bro. Cookman preached, to us, and with considerable acceptance. Our class afterwards was also a good time for us that stayed. Am feeling much better these days spiritually {second page November MONDAY 27 1893 Mr Wilfred Oakes of St Williams, having come with his new clover huller on Saturday evening last, got to threshing at about ten o'clock this forenoon. They threshed about sixteen bushells in a couple of hours. This afternoon it has been raining, so we had to quit our threshing for the time being. Am greatly pleased with the new machine it does fine work, and a good deal of it in a little while. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November TUESDAY 28 1893 I never saw a job of clover threshing done so well and so quickly as our has been done this time by the new mill of Wilfred Oakes of St Williams. Finished threshing this afternoon or at about the middle of the afternoon. Had only forty bushels from the machine or much less than I fondly anticipated. They went up to unckle Johns from here. {second page November WEDNESDAY 29 1893 Fred has been ploughing part of the time to day in the field by McBrides. Most of the afternoon it has been raining and we have been working arround the barn at sundry repairs. I have been engaged at - this kind of work all day. There was an old tramp here this morning to breakfast, who was rather troublesome or dangerous looking. Have felt quite blue again to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November THURSDAY 30 1893 Fred finished ploughing the big field by McBrides to day besides geting the remaining furrows turn. I have been all day geting the ditches cleaned out. Succeeded in geting them in pretty good shape by to night. This mild spell seemed to come just right for us this time for we had not finished this field before it froze up. Have been rather gloomy to day. {second page December FRIDAY 1 1893 We have been geting some manure out of the barnyard to day. Snow came last night, about two inches and as there was no frost in the ground, the roads are anything but good. Went down to Walls's this afternoon to take my mother, but we found them all away we soon got home again. Winter seems to have come again in earnest. It is quite cold to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SATURDAY 2 1893 Fred and I have been geting manure out of the barnyard to day. I simply helped him load and to clean up the yard, when he was gone. Intended going out to Dover this afternoon but it was so late when ready to go that I gave it up for this time. There is some appearance of snow this evening, Wind blows from the East. {second page December SUNDAY 3 1893 Snow has been falling in good earnest all day from the North East; so we did not get out to church as we intended. Have done what we could to proffit by the days opportunity. Often feel specialy benefited by a Sabbath day at home. This has been the case to day in a moderate degree. Our first sleighing has Come for this Winter. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December MONDAY 4 1893 Fred and I got a grist of chop ready for the mill this morning; and I got started for the mill at Lynn Valley at about half past ten. Succeeded in geting the grist ground by sundown and arrived at home again safely at about eight o'clock The heavy snow of yesterday made quite sleighing to day . Had almost to breake the road up to the mill. {second page December TUESDAY 5 1893 Have had Fred geting out manure from the barn-yard again to day. I went to see about geting the Advent Church for a Prohibition meeting, this forenoon. Succeeded in geting it Went out to Dover this afternoon; having several matters to look after. Drove the buggy but found that the cutter would have went better there being quite good sleighing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December WEDNESDAY 6 1893 I have had Fred at the manure again to day. This afternoon however he went out to Dover on his own account mostly to get him a pair of boots. I took the black sow up to George Ryerse's this forenoon. Have been fixing up the calf stables this afternoon. Jim and I got the calves in the stable this evening for the first time. {second page December THURSDAY 7 1893 Fred has been geting out manure from the barn-yard to the front field to day as usual. He got up a load or so of wood & helped me some with the pumps. I have been nearly the whole day at repairing pumps. Got ours all right but found that the well was about dry. Fred's pump was badly out of order but am in hopes it will be all right now. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December FRIDAY 8 1893 Fred has kept on geting out manure from the barn yard to day. I helped him load the forenoon and did some other work between times. Went down to William Walls'es this afternoon for dinner. Mrs & Mr Cookman were there with Mrs Anderson and Wellington Carpenter and wife. So we had a nice visit. Mrs W gave us venison and duck from Muskoka. {second page December SATURDAY 9 1893 We kept on geting out manure to the front field. Fred and I. He has been working at it all day, while I went out to town this afternoon. Took Maggie and the baby with me for the first time since the latter was born. Wanted to have attended a trustee meeting in our church but on account of rain and having the little one, thought best to come right home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SUNDAY 10 1893 Went out to church this morning as usual, takeing Bertha with me. The weather was rather disagreeable and stormy; but the usual blessing seemed to follow. Had a very good time on account of the presence of our gracious Saviour, in His good spirit. It always follows, that His presence makes our paradise and where He is is Heaven {second page December MONDAY 11 1893 We have continued to work at our manure hauling as usual. Have been helping Fred load at the barn and when he was gone, found other work to do, mostly cuting wood at the woodhouse. Went to a Prohibition meeting in the church here to night. Our minister and the Presbyterian minister from Port Dover officiated, and gave excellent addresses. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December TUESDAY 12 1893 We have kept on at our usual work to day. Fred and I. The weather being quite favourable and the going as well. Our meeting last night was largely a failure owing to the snow storm from the East that prevailed during the afternoon and evening. There was only about a dozen people present to hear the addresses. {second page December WEDNESDAY 13 1893 We have been buisy at geting out manure to day, from back of the barn to the front field as usual. I have been doing various jobs in the mean time when not helping to load, such as makeing an axe-handle & doing some work at the cow stable. Snow has begun to fall again to night and we are likely to have good sleighing soon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December THURSDAY 14 1893 We have had a very stormy day, so that Fred did not take the horses out, only for a while this forenoon. He has been buisy at sundry jobs all day however. I went down to Jarvis this forenoon to see about some matters there. Got our last month's cheese check which was rather more than I expected. Went to Isaac Austins this afternoon to pay taxes. {second page December FRIDAY 15 1893 On account of rain which has been falling all day we have been working inside Fred at cuting wood while I have been fixing up an axe, finishing a handle &c. besides doing a number of other jobs, too numerous to mention. Our snow has been fast disappearing; and to night it has become a thin mess of slush with weather very warm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SATURDAY 16 1893 We kept up our manure drawing to day as usual or rather Fred did. I went out to Dover this afternoon, Having a small load of produce of one kind and another to take There is a considerable talk just now about the Prohibition vote so soon to be taken. Quite an interest has sprung up in both parties respecting the matter. {second page December SUNDAY 17 1893 Our horses not being shod, We thought best not to drive out to church this morning there being a considerable ice on the road. Have rather enjoyed the Sabbath at home as we nearly always do. The day has been a very stormy one though as well as cold. Have been much impressed in reading the World's birthday by Prof. Gaussen. If a truth His works are past finding out. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December MONDAY 18 1893 We got out manure this forenoon as usual; but this afternoon there has been one of those terrific snow storms from the south West that come once in a while. The snow has drifted badly. Have been working at sundry jobs of repairing this afternoon. Bertha's father came this forenoon, and is with us to night. His Son George is recovering slowly from the injured eyes {second page December TUESDAY 19 1893 The snow storm of yesterday has continued mostly through to day. Not much snow has fallen; but the high winds have drifted what did come. We have been geting out manure to day most of the time when it did not storm too bad. Mr Gitchen is with us just now. He has been haveing a very serious time takeing care of his son Geoge who had his eye almost put out by a stone. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December WEDNESDAY 20 1893 I went up to Simcoe to day to ake Gutcher He went to the lawyer's to see about geting damages for the injury done to his boys eye &c. Found the roads anything but good, and the weather was very cold. He found some encouragement in what Wells told him. Fred has continued to get out manure to day as usual {second page December THURSDAY 21 1893 We killed one beef to day or rather this forenoon. Had James Challand to help besides Fred. The latter has been cuting wood this afternoon. I went up to the Grange after dinner. Had our appointment of officers, and was appointed chaplan of the lodge. G.W.L. came this evening and is staying over night with us. Weather is becoming quite mild again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December FRIDAY 22 1893 I cut up the beef this forenoon besides doing some other little jobs. Fred went over to Challands to help kill a hog this afternoon however, he has been cuting wood in the woods. I have been out to town taking my mother with me. Had a lot of stuff such as chickens and turkeys to take out. Brought home a nice little church bible to give to Leilia on her wedding day. {second page December SATURDAY 23 1893 Maggie with our two children started for Wyecombe this morning at about ten o'clock. Stoped at Simcoe at noon and had dinner at G.W. Lemons. Arrived at my fatherinlaws at sundown or a little after. Had a pleasant drive the weather being very warm but the roads rather muddy. Found the two old folks expecting us and glad to see us apparently. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SUNDAY 24 1893 We did not go out to church to day, on account of inclement weather; but stayed at Mr Fergusons, improving our time as best we could. Found an old coppy of Watsons Institutes and have read it to day with much proffit. The scripture doctrines and expositions are not only proffitable to the soul but very instructive and easy understood. {second page December MONDAY 25 1893 We all drove over to Delhi this morning; for dinner at my brother in laws W. A. Fergusons. The party consisted of, my father in law & wife, together with all the children except John he being sick. Had a sumptious dinner, and a very pleasant time with our kind relatives. Was delighted with Will's new house which he has just finished. It is said to be the finest residence in the country. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December TUESDAY 26 1893 I started for home this morning from Mr J.W. Fergusons at the usual time about ten o'clock. bringing my little daughter Mildred with me and leaving my wife and the baby with her mother for a week or so. We called for a rest and something to eat at Florences in Simcoe. Got home at about sundown as usual. Had a rather cold rough ride, the roads being lately frozen up & weather cold. {second page December WEDNESDAY 27 1893 Our annual School meeting took place to day. For various reasons we felt anxious to have a change in trustees, and am thankful to say that our Wilson Porter took the place of George Ryerse for ensuing term. We had a very quiet term meeting. Went up to Clarke Matthews with my mother for dinner with Peter Gilbert and his mother and unckle John's. Enjoyed our visit very much. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December THURSDAY 28 1893 Fred has been working at sundry jobs again to day, as well as myself. This afternoon I went to the cheese factory meeting There was a very good attendence. A new agreement was entered into with Mr Parsons re the price of makeing cheese. It is to be two cent per pound thereafter and Mr P to keep the whey. {second page December FRIDAY 29 1893 The hay press that came last night left us again this morning on account of our not being ready. Fred and I got up our first load of hay from the little barn this forenoon for the horses. This afternoon we have been cuting wood in the woods. There seems to be a change takeing place in the weather it is becoming colder. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SATURDAY 30 1893 Fred has been working at sundry jobs to day while I got ready to go to mill this forenoon. Took a small grist of chop out to Shaw's mill at the port this afternoon. While I went down the grist was grinding. The roads were in a very rough state but got through all right There seems to be a considerable interest taken in the village as the Plebicite, to be voted on, next Monday. {second page December SUNDAY 31 1893 On account of the very rough roads thought best not to go out to church to day. Have enjoyed the Sabbath at home however, and have I trust been the proffited by as well. Have been reading "the World's birthday" by Prof. Glosson. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Language A language of the resource English Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1891 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Blank} -New Page- THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY For 1891 TORONTO: PUBLIHSED BY BROWN BROS., MANUFACTURING STATIONERS. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> MEMORANDUM {second page} January THUSDAY 1 1891 Fred and I have been working away arround the barn to day. This afternoon we have been cuting feed with Mr James McBrides assistance as driver. There has been quite a thaw since yesterday. It seems as though our snow was going to leave us for the present. Weather has become quite mild and rainy of late. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SATURDAY 3 1891 Fred has been work away {illegible} as usual. Ma and I went out to Dover before noon to attend the funeral of my cousin {illegible} and old school mate Capt. Wesley Hazen. The procession started at about one o'clock from Ward Soverigues, proceeded to Woodhouse Chappel and a sermon was preached there before burial by Rev. Mr Robertson of Port Dover. Called on the way home at W.I.C's {second page} January FRIDAY 2 1891 Have had Fred at work at cuting wood to day. I went to attend the Funeral of our old neighbour S.H. Ryerse Esq. whod died at the age of seventy six, three days ago. Took the minister with me. He is a young Baptist Bro. {illegible} Woodstock home with me this evening. Had a {illegible} disagreeable ride. Found Marian Williams & {illegible} and her when I came home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SUNDAY 4 1891 On account of Maggie being quite unwell with her breast, and requiring special care I did not go out to church this morning. Have tried to improve my few spare moments as best I could The good Lord has graciously blessed me with his presence and with some of the joys of His salvation. The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures and besides the still waters. {second page} January MONDAY 5 1891 Have been up to Simcoe to day, settling up some accounts as far as I was able. It gave me great satisfaction to do this even in the very unsatisfactory that I had to get the money. It was town meeting day and I called at Biggins School house on the way and voted for councilors. Was disappointed with my postal card to the Practical Farmer. It was my first unsuccessful venture in that direction. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January TUESDAY 6 1891 Fred and I got some feed cut this forenoon. This afternoon he has been cuting wood &c Had a family gathering this afternoon of my two unckles John and Clarke with their wifes and Nora with some other friends. Aunt Lydia and Jane brought a beautiful silver cup and tea spoon with the baby's name all engraved on each, as a present to the Little darling. Its mother has continued to suffer with her breast, very much. We are greatly allarmed about it. {second page} January WEDNESDAY 7 1891 Fred helped Hom thresh this forenoon & has been cuting wood this afternoon. I went out to Dover this afternoon on business of various kinds. Settled up some small matters of business in a partial way Bertha went along to see about some clothes. Maggie is quite poorly still and requires constant care both night and day. Have been afraid that her breast was caked. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January THURSDAY 8 1891 Fred and I have been killing hogs to day. Succeeded in geting our hog butchering done for another year and I am thankful. Always hated such work. The day has been beautiful - very fine for our work. My wifes sister Mrs Sarah Crysler came to day. Florence brought her down from Simcoe. Am pretty tired of being up nights but it has been necessary for {illegible} last week or so. Maggies breast broke this morning. {second page} January FRIDAY 9 1891 Fred has been working away today at sundry jobs. Went out to Dover with the hogs killed yesterday. Left them at Warrens, but did not get the money for them, as I desired. Paid Mr Chaffey sixteen dollars on the way out, on Freds account. There are very good roads just now, with prospects for a change from cold to warmer weather before long. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SATURDAY 10 1891 Fred has drawn wood during the forenoon while I was geting the cuting box ready to cut this afternoon. So this afternoon we have been cuting feed with Wm James McBride's help. Got a nice pile ready for use. There is every appearance of a thaw or rain Three white frosts have succeeded each other, a pretty sure sign. Have felt somewhat cast down to day, But God is a sure shield. {second page} January SUNDAY 11 1891 Took Mr Sutcliff with me to church at Dover this forenoon. It happened to be the funeral of Bro McGilverys son Daniel who was burned to death at Midland on Thursday last while rooming in a hotel, which was burned there. It has been storming all day a sort of sleet & ice. Still the Good Lord dwells with His people. O how glorious are His ways and works. He works praise him O God & {illegible line} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January MONDAY 12 1891 Fred away I got to work at cuting wo wood in the woods and geting it up this afternoon. We are intending to keep on this work for a while now. I settled up with Mr Chaffey this morning. Am still owing him something over sixty five dollars all told. This amt is nearly all of Feeds {illegible} Had a caller from my old friend Walter this evening. He has lately been married and appears to be enjoying his new life. {second page} January TUESDAY 13 1891 Have been cuting and geting up wood to day, Fred and I. Got two good big loads of stovewood cut out of oak tops, and drawn up. The weather has been anything but pleasant. Snow has been falling and wind blowing nearly all day. Our house is rather disabled at present. Ma is sick with a cold besides Maggie being laid up. The latter is doing nicely. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January WEDNESDAY 14 1891 We have Ca{illegible} to our wood to day as {illegible}. Succeeded in geting one load wood cut and drawn owing to snow that has been falling &c &c. Went out to town this evening to see about some small matters. Took Mr Crysler with me. The weather is exceedingly cold, in last night be called Zero weather. {second page} January THURSDAY 15 1891 We have been cuting feed again to day. Started about ten o'clock this forenoon quit work about five. Mr McBride has been helping us together with Sam and a horse. Succeeded in geting a good big pile cut . Hope that it will last until week after next. Have been fortunate in having a good day for our work to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January FRIDAY 16 1891 Took Mrs {illegible} up to Mr Gideon Cryslers this forenoon. Had dinner with them there. Drove on to home afterwards and came back by Thomas Jacksons. Had tea at W Walls attended a political meeting at the dogs {illegible} where Mr John Charlton spoke. Was very much pleased with his address. It was the first time I ever heard him and my impressions were first class as to his power as a public speaker. {second page} January SATURDAY 17 1891 Took Maggie and the baby down to Jarvis this morning and put them on the train there for Delhi. Mrs Crysler who has been here for some time helping my wife also went along. Fred and I have been cutting wood this afternoon in the woods. There is a good deal of interest in our election which is to come off in a week or so of a local member. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SATURDAY 8 1891 Fred went over to Jame Challards to thresh this forenoon, He has been helping Mr Abercrombie this afternoon, who by the way helped us yesterday. Same drove the binder this forenoon - cuting oats on the Flat. I went up this afternoon to Mr Edwards Mill with few young hogs which I could not fatter on account of failure in crops. Am affraid to fatten so many with what we have. {second page} August SUNDAY 9 1891 It has been so very warm to day that we thought best not to drive out to church so it has been truely a day of rest. Lecilia came last night rather unexpectedly and we are to have her with us for a few days. Mrs Cryslers two boys Charley and Ja{illegible} came from Mr Gideon Cryslers this morning so we have quite a housefull of company. Have felt a gracious deliverence from anxious care to day Jesus is precious. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January TUESDAY 20 1891 Weather to day has been cold enough. Our work is the same as usual vis - cuting and geting up wood I went out to Dover this afternoon however and had tea at W. Walles. Afterwards went to the Dog's nest to political meeting where John Charlton spoke. George Gulcher is stoping with us now. he brought little jim a nice suit of clothes, of which the latter is very proud. {second page} January WEDNESDAY 21 1891 We have been cuting and geting up wood to day as usual. Do not seem to be makeing much headway either. It takes so much time to do chores. Ma and I went down to William Walls'es this evening. Had a pleasant visit with them. The family all being home. I am missing Maggie very much and the baby as well. There seems to be something lacking all the time. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January THURSDAY 22 1891 We have been working in the woods a good {illegible} of the time. Fred away to day. A moderate snow storm has been in progress throughout the day, and this evening the weather is become cool again. I went up to the Grange hall to our Monthly meeting to day this evening. Quite a number of people were there and a pleasant evening was spent. Had not been to the Grange for nearly a year. {second page} January FRIDAY 23 1891 Fred and I went up to the Wiggins School house this forenoon to poll our votes for member of local parliament. There seemed to be a good deal of interest shown by almost everybody in the election. It is the general opinion that the majority will be a very small one, on either side. The Candidates are Mr Wm Morgan of Walsingham and W.A Charlton of {illegible}doch. We, of course supported the latter. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SATURDAY 24 1891 I went out to Dover this forenoon {illegible line} latter is intending to start for {illegible} the first of next week. Have been cuting feed alone this afternoon that is with Fred and little Jim s help Was surprised to find that W.A. Charlton of Leynedoch Had been elected by a majority of ninety or more. Ma was just telling me that at the time of the Mackenzie Rebellion my father and Lewis Bowlby went to Cananaqua {illegible} to escape conscription. {illegible} D.W. Beech & remained for a time for many months. LR. stayed for some time also It seems that Mrs Depue was married while my father was over there Do not recall ever hearing of this circumstance before, hence this record. {second page} January SATURDAY 25 1891 Went out to Dover this morning as usual, takeing Bertha and Jim with me this time. Our Sup. Bro Saunders preached cannot say that I have been as much blessed by the services of the day as I could {illegible}. So it often happens. The class meeting afterwards was also a {illegible} of very ordinary enjoyment. Clouds will pass over us from time to time no doubt, leaving us the happier when sunshine does appear. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January MONDAY 26 1891 Fred has been picking over onions this forenoon we have been cuting feed alone. We are able to make very good headway with our time and little Jims help. Got started at makeing a carrier for the cuting-box, by which we hope to get along still better than at present. The weather is quite mild. The snow that fell last night has about disappeared to day. {second page} January TUESDAY 27 1891 Fred went to Hagersville with the remaining portion of our onion crop to day. He sold them there at 80 c. per Bus. store pay. He brought home some ten or eleven galls of Coal oil as my share of proceeds. Heard from the P.O Department this evening that I was in for eleven dollars and twenty five cts for stamps bought by W.R.Reid and not paid for by him. So much for being his security Mr Perkis has a like sum to pay. Took tea at unckle Johns this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January WEDNESDAY 28 1891 Fred went down to Thomas Jacksons with the {illegible line} to help them Cut feed. This afternoon he has been drawing manure. I have been working on a carrier for our cuting -box most of the time. Have been about heart sick with a cold though, so I did not make much headway. have been blessed with a precious faith in our Heavenly Father as my deliverer and guide to day. {second page} January THURSDAY 29 1891 Our man has been geting out manure to day . We find it necessary to draw manure occasionally in order to get room. This afternoon we have been cuting feed alone. Am so thankful that we can get along so well without the extra help we so recently thought necessary. The remarkable fine mild Winter weather still continues. Rain has been falling Occasionally the past day. Still it does not thaw much of any. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January FRIDAY 30 1891 I have been completely laid up to day with a lame back & bad cold as ever. Fred has been working at taking out manure and at sundry other jobs. It has been quite mild with every appearance of a general break up. Have been able to read a good deal to day which is of itself a great privilege. Do not appreciate the other part of my experience to day viz the lame back. {second page} January SATURDAY 31 1891 Have felt some better to day. Was able this forenoon to cut feed for a coupld of hours. Mr McBride has been helping us with one horse. Went out to Dover this afternoon takeing Ma with me. Sent away the money to P.O. Inspector, which I got into by going security for W.R.Reid as {illegible} $11.25 cts, beside cost of {illegible}. Made a bargain for the sale of some oak stove bolts at 5.2 & 6$ per cord to Geo Reynolds 22 & 36 inch {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary SUNDAY 1 1891 Our Quarterly meeting being at Wa{illegible} to day we did not go. The distance being eighteen miles. I went over to the church at home and heard a young Baptist Student from Woodstock - He preached from "The Lord hath desired thee that He might sift thee as wheat". Neverltheless I have prayed for the that thy faith fail thee not". The {illegible} some beautiful points which I cannot record for want of space. {second page} Febuary MONDAY 2 1891 Fred and I got to work at cuting oak into stovebolts to day. Got one big tree down and one cut off the {illegible} The saw did not work well so I had to file it thoroughly which took some time. Mr Chaffey was here this afternoon to tell us that he was likely to go away in a couple of weeks. Weather has changed lately & again Winter reigns supreme. There is every appearance of snow. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary TUESDAY 3 1891 Fred and I cut wood in the forenoon for bolts & this afternoon have been cuting Fred alone and doing same. {illegible} chores. I went over to Dover this evening to take out some butter to Cover a crock that we had been filling for him. The weather has been geting colder all day and is quite cold to night. We seem likely now to have some cold Winter weather for a while now. No telling how long it will last either. {second page} Febuary WEDNESDAY 4 1891 Fred and I have been doing our best at the stove bolt business to day. It has been exceedingly cold and windy. but, all right for working in the woods. Through Mr Chaffeys kindness the Mail came to hand this evening. See by it that the Ottawa parliament has been dissolved and General Election to take place on the fifth of next month. It is generaly thought that Sir John has acted wisely for party reasons in his sudden change. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary THURSDAY 5 1891' Fred and I have been cuting oak for bolt to day as usual except when doing chores. We have made three cords out of our tree and that not a large one. Have to record the death of one my black french mares Maggie at the age of twenty four to day. Her usefulness was about past, so that the loss is not a serious one of {illegible}. Have allowed her to run in the yard this Winter, the stables being full one reason of her not wintering perhaps. {second page} Febuary FRIDAY 6 1891 This forenoon Fred and I worked in the woods most of the time. While this afternoon we have been cuting feed. Mr McBride and Sam have been helping us with the {illegible} until five o'clock They took the horse-power home with them this evening intending to cut for them tomorrow. A thaw has set in again. Have been graciously blessed of late with spiritual blessing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary SATURDAY 7 1891 Fred has been working away at chores, cuting wood &c while I went over to McBrides with the cuting-box to cut feed for them. We put in the forenoon nicely. It stormed this afternoon so we had to quit, and I went out to Dover. Was glad to find this afternoon that a respectable honest man had bought out Mr Chaffey and would take posession soon with the understanding that the P.O. would still be opened again. His name is Gray. {second page} Febuary SUNDAY 8 1891 On account the state of the roads I did not go out to church this morning. Spent the day at home in a quiet way as usual. Went down to William Wallse's this evening to see how he was. He has been very ill with the mumps but is {illegible} recovering. It has been quite warm to day, so that the snow has left us some; rather impairing the sleighing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary MONDAY 9 1891 The weather has been very mild to day and somewhat rainy. Fred got up a couple loads of wood and a load of mangels f during the forenoon, while I was worked at my carriers. This afternoon we got to work in the woods again. The two Walls girls have been visiting us to day. I begin to feel as though I would like to see my wife again. It seems so long since we parted. {second page} Febuary TUESDAY 10 1891 I went over to James McBrides this morning to help them finish cuting feed Got done about eleven o'clock. Brought part of the cuting-box home with me & Mr McBrides brought the part, and we have been cuting for ourselves this afternoon. Got a pretty good pile done Mr McBride and Sam helped us with the {illegible} Worked till five. Weather has become quite cold and windy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary WEDNESDAY 11 1891 Fred and I have been cuting stove bolts to day. Our pile has not increased as fast as I would like, but we have done the best we could. The weather has been delightful and spring like. Have had precious communion with the Divine and infinite. Surely the Lord is my helper and my guide. Shall I not rejoice, yeah I will rejoice! Great is His mercy towards those that fear Him. {second page} Febuary THURSDAY 12 1891 Have kept on at our work to day, Fred and I Got about another cord cut. Went out to Dover this evening mostly after the mail. Came arround by the mill and brought home a hundred of flour for Freds. The day has been very fine perhaps to fine to continue very long. Called to see our old friend Mrs E. Ryerseon and found her in a poor state of body. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary FRIDAY 13 1891 Fred and I worked in the woods this forenoon as usual. {illegible} is cuting our first oak tree and afterwards cut down the big oak in the back woods, near the N.E.W. Corner. It measures over five ft across at the butt. I went down to Thomas Jacksons after dinner and helped him cut feed till night, or about three hours with the team. Walked home then to Dover after the mail but did not get anything after all. {second page} Febuary SATURDAY 14 1891 Fred and I did not go N to the woods to day, but got in a part of the straw-stack this forenoon, for it had tumbled over. This afternoon I got ready and started for Leynedoch. Got to Sarah's in time for tea and afterward went on to Mr Ferguson's where I found my wife. Both her and the baby {illegible} well for which I felt thankful. The child had grown considerably since I saw her a month or more ago. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary SUNDAY 15 1891 Owing to the shortness of my stay with my family for wife decided did not got to church to day. Had a very pleasant and profitable waiting upon God at the barn. O, surely the Lord is good. Enjoyed my conversation with Mr and Mrs Ferguson & Maggie about the Word of God and the things of God. Started for home about five o'clock P.M. Got home at ten. The weather was warm and the roads muddy. It looked like rain as well, but did not. {second page} Febuary MONDAY 16 1891 Fred and I got started at cuting up the big oak tree to day. Got nearly five cuts off ready to split. It is very tedious and discouraging work cuting it on account of its size and then the saw does not seem to big trees fast. Rain has come at last. The weather continues very warm to day. Great excitement prevails just now about the coming election of Dominion Parliament members. Election takes place on March {illegible}. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary TUESDAY 17 1891 It rained all of last night and most of this forenoon. Fred and I have worked inside as a consequence. Our new cuting box carriers are still in process of construction. Hope ere long to have them ready to take the place of a man when cutting feed. We have been sawing at the big oak tree again this afternoon, but makeing rather slow progress. Am again enjoying precious communion with the Divine & Infinite. {second page} Febuary WEDNESDAY 18 1891 Fred and I have continued to cut our big oak tree to day, most of the time at least. I think we got off about five more cuts, besides cuting & geting up a load of wood. The weather has become cold again and now we have every appearance of Winter. I rejoice to think that the grace of God is sufficient no matter what befalls the children . Feel more than ever that He knows best. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary THURSDAY 19 1891 Fred and I cut away at the big tree this forenoon. Was somewhat surprised this forenoon in seeing a couple of thieves brought to bay. Lewis Hall and his brother William. They have been a constant annoyance to the whole neighbourhood for months. We saw them go by handcuffed, where we were working. They finaly acknowledged Receiving and are now safely lodged in the jail at Simcoe. We cut feed a while this afternoon. {second page} Febuary FRIDAY 20 1891 I went down to Jarvis this morning, expecting to meet my wife and child, but was disappointed as they failed to come. So I had my very disagreeable ride through rain and over rough roads for nothing. Rain had fallen most of the day moderately, but to night is it is raining hard. We are likely to have Spring soon judging by the general appearance of the weathe. Heard today Bro Jonathan Elles is our candidate for M.P. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary SATURDAY 21 1891 Fred took his first load of stove bolts out to Dover this forenoon. This afternoon we cut feed and afterwards he he drew up three loads of wood. Went to Jarvis after Maggie & the baby again this morning. Did not feel so disappointed this time for I brought them from the station with me. Great interest is manifesting itself in the coming elections. Farmers are more interested than ever before. {second page} Febuary SUNDAY 22 1891 Took Bertha with me this morning to church. The roads were quite rough and bad, but felt amply repaid for the extra effort to required to get to the House of God. Bro Saunders preached to us, it being his turn. His sermon was excellent the text was {illegible} He shall shew me the path of life". Class meeting was also a profitable season of waiting upon the Lord Surely His presence makes my Paradise & He is is heaven. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary MONDAY 23 1891 Fred took the second load of bolts out to Dover this forenoon. Roads were rather bad so his load was small. We have been cuting feed for about an hour this afternoon with Sam McBrides help. Fred and I got in another pit of mangolds for hog-feed. Worked at my cuting-box carrier a while to day or rather this forenoon. G.W. Lemon Came to see us this evening. {second page} Febuary TUESDAY 24 1891 Fred split some stove bolts this forenoon, while I went out to Dover with a load. Got caught in the rain coming back and rain has been falling ever since until nine oclock P.M. Took the remaining portion of short stove bolts out to day. Had two cords and three quarters delivered this forenoon. Roads are geting quite bad and drawing is tedious work. Hope however to get done before commencing spring work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary WEDNESDAY 25 1891 Rain did not cease falling until {illegible} morning. Fred and I have been spliting the big oad into stovebolts to day. Got about three cords ready to draw. I never saw finer timber for such a large tree. Mud reigns again though it seems likely to freeze up again soon, as the wind has got arround to the North West to night. Have been somewhat cast down of late. Am somewhat perplexed to know what is best to do this summer. {second page} Febuary THURSDAY 26 1891 Fred and I have been working in the woods at the big tree as usual. Saw James Hom when on the way home to dinner, about theh big white ash tree in the line fence which I have always thought was on our side of the line, but had been fenced in on Mr Homs side of the fence. Had Aunt Lydia and Nora here to dinner, together with Mr and Mrs Chaffey. The latter are expecting to go away from the neighbourhood, soon for good. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary FRIDAY 27 1891 We have been cuting and spliting at the big tree to day as usual. Fred and I. He got up a couple of loads of this afternoon, however and a load of stove bolts loaded ready to take to Dover in the morning. Weather has again changed and become cold and Wintry. A North West wind has been blowing very strong to day. There are strong indications that the coming General Elections will result in the triumph of the {illegible} principals. So may it be. {second page} Febuary SATURDAY 28 1891 We were surprised on geting up this morning to find that a foot or more of snow had fallen last night. It was a very agreeable surprise to me too, for it may help us in geting out or stove bolts. Fred and I cut for about an hour this forenoon, Sam McBride happened here and helped us. Fred took a load of bolts for Dover but got stuck on the way & Came home again leaving {illegible} at McFells hill. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SUNDAY 1 1891 Owing to the heavy snow of yesterday which has been followed by very cold weather we did not go out to church today. Have been trying in our weak way to make the most of the precious sabbath day at home. It seems that tomorrow is the one hundredth anniversary of Mr Wesleys death also of the first introduction of Methodism by William Losee into this Canada of ours How wonderful are the results. {second page} March MONDAY 2 1891 Fred went out to Dover with a load of staves on the sleighs this forenoon. This afternoon he has been geting up wood I have been buisy as usual at sundry jobs. Went off this forenoon to see about geting a hand. Saw McBride Came over after dinner and we made a bargain after all. He is to work for me eight months for $13{illegible} and if we have a proffitable season are to give him another dollar. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March TUESDAY 3 1891 Sam and I ahve been working in the woods to day, most of the time. This is his first days work on his eight months. Fred took out another load of stave-bolts this forenoon. Took ma and Maggie with the baby down to Wallses this evening for a visit. William went out to the political meeting in Dover this evening but I did not go with him on account of the storm prevailing. {second page} March WEDNESDAY 4 1891 Fred took out another load of stave bolts this forenoon and has got up some wood this afternoon, besides a load of pea-straw for bedding. Same and I cut wood this forenoon in the woods. This afternoon we have been working at sundry jobs - cuting feed &c. Feel somewhat anxious as to the result of the election tomorrow. The Government at Ottawa claims a very large majority will be theirs. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March THURSDAY 5 1891 The Dominion Elections came off to day. I went up to Wiggins School house early in the morning to put in my vote. Fred went up to Lynn Valley this afternoon for the same purpose. Sam and Fred got in the last of our straw stack this forenoon. The former went out to Dover with another load of stave bolts this afternoon while I went down to our school house to see the close of the polls. {second page} March FRIDAY 6 1891 Fred went out to Dover this forenoon with another load of stave bolts this forenoon while Sam and I cut wood in the woods. This afternoon we have been buisy as usual at sundry jobs. Felt of really disappointed to hear this forenoon that the Dominion Government had seen sustained in the vote of yesterday, though with greatly reduced majority from the last parliament </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SATURDAY 7 1891 Fred has taken two loads of staves out to Dover to day. We have also cut feed. Sam and I worked in the woods this forenoon and he this afternoon. Went down to the cheese factory meeting this afternoon. There was a pretty good turn out of patrons. About nine thousand dollars have been paid out this season from our factory. This season. The patronage has nearly doubled in two years and is likely still to increase. {second page} March SUNDAY 8 1891 Took Maggie to church with me this morning. Had a very proffitable service, although it was necessary to start home before class on account of the baby. Our young Mr Calvert officiated. His text was "Come and see" Some excellent remarks were given which were a word in season to my poor soul. O what would we do without the blessed Sabbath. It seems so needful. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March MONDAY 9 1891 Fred has been laid up to day from the effects of a fall across the edge of the sleigh-box. Sam has been helping though as usual. Got up the short stave-bolts still remaining in the woods, also a load or two of wood. Cut feed for an hour and afterwards brought in a pit of turnips. The weather has been quite disagreeable nearly all day owing to rain and snow which has been falling incessently, almost. {second page} March TUESDAY 10 1891 Took a load of bolts out to Dover this forenoon myself and settled up with G. Reynolds for a part of which we have drawn. Recieving Thirty Dollars. Came home by the Grist Mill and got a couple Hundred of flour. Sent Sam out with another load this afternoon. Fred has been laid up with his side, and I fear will not work for some time. Went down to Jacksons for the evening with my mother and Maggie. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March WEDNESDAY 11 1891 Sam and I have had to work away as usual without Fred's help. The latter is improving slowly & will I hope soon be able to help as usual. Got up four loads of wood and two loads of pea straw, besides cuting feed, and doing sundry other jobs. Went over to play thirty dollars to Dr {illegible}ffer this morning on Freds account. Sleighing has well nigh gone and we are likely to stop geting up wood for a while again. {second page} March THURSDAY 12 1891 Fred has not yet recovered from his fall, so we are doing the best we can Sam & I to get wood cut &c. It rained nearly all the forenoon, so we both worked inside - Same at cuting & spliting wood while I worked at sharpening saw and axe besides cuting box. Winter has pased away and Spring reigns, with it mud and bad roads. We also cut feed for a couple of hours this afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March FRIDAY 13 1891 On account of stormy weather we have not been able to work out of doors to day. Sam and I worked in the woodhouse and in his room during the forenoon, and this afternoon,he has been off helping fix up the school-house for the basket-social and concert to night. Took Bertha and Maggie down, but owing to the very stormy weather the folks did not come so, we had it all to ourselves with a dozen or so others. {second page} March SATURDAY 14 1891 Sam and I got up a couple or three loads of wood this forenoon. This after we got up a load of pea straw from the stack and cut feed as usual. It has been extremely cold and stormy for the time of year. Maggies sister Sarah with Annie Crysler came very unexpectedly this evening. The wind has been in their favour or I fancy they would have been frozen up or otherwise disabled. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SUNDAY 15 1891 The very stormy cold weather still continues. Have been out to church however takeing Annie Crysler with me. It was a very windy ride. Our young Bro Calvert preached as usual. His subject was "the Christians duty of giving a tenth of their income to the Lord. He said the Almighty had promised to blessing those that faithfuly performed this duty - temporarily as well as spiritually. {second page} March MONDAY 16 1891 Sam and I cut wood in the woods this forenoon. This afternoon we have been geting it up besides cuting feed for an hour or so. Fred has been unable to do work to day but, thinks that by another day He will be well. The remarkably stormy weather still continues. It happens to be favourable to the growth of our wood pile nevertheless. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March TUESDAY 17 1891 Sam and I have been cuting wood stave bolts from old oak tops. He got up a couple more loads this forenoon however. Fred has continued to be on the sick list and has not worked. The weather has been moderating to day and seem likely to become mild again soon. Maggie & I attended a basket social at the school house last night, and had a pleasant time. Proceeds were to be used in purchasing clock &c for the use of school. {second page} March WEDNESDAY 18 1891 Fred has failed to do what he expected yesterday. Am afraid he will not get to work for some time yet. Sam and I cut wood and stave bolts for a while this forenoon we have been geting some feed cut &c Have been taping some thirty or more maple trees {illegible} sap has run well but snow is falling again to night as usual. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March THURSDAY 19 1891 Took our cuting box over to Mr McBrides this morning and cut feed for him for about half a day. Sam and I helped and the team or at least one horse for we took old Sally off on account of her falling down T.C. and George had to work alone. Fred is still prevented from work by his late hurt. The weather is remarkably cold and stormy. A cold East wind & rain storm is raging tonight. {second page} March FRIDAY 20 1891 Got home our cuting -box from Mr McBrides this forenoon, and got it set up for work again. Sam has been geting up stave bolts and wood most the time afterwards. Fred is still unable to do anything, but is evidently improving. Went out to Dover this evening mostly to attend the Forresters Lodge. Settled up my dues mostly to date. Recieved a beautiful certificate of membership, though a long time in comeing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SATURDAY 21 1891 I sent Sam over to Dover with another load of stave-bolts this forenoon. He got me a pit of turnips and some feed cut for Sunday &c &c. Went up to Simcoe takeing ma with me. Had dinner at Florences. Found it necessary to borrow thirty five dollars of H.H. {illegible} in order to settle up with Mr Chaffey before he goes away. Had a rather pleasant ride up, but comeing back the roads were terrible. {second page} March SUNDAY 22 1891 Went out to Dover this morning to church, notwithstanding the almost impassible state of the roads. As usual was abundantly rewarded for the extra effort required. Bro John Saunders officiated and brought forth things new and old from the Divine storehouse. Both the preaching and Class meeting were {illegible}cous owned and blessed by God. Subject of discussion was Joshua 6-8 Chap 13th verses. {illegible}ing of Johua with the Angel of God and gave him directions for a victory. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March MONDAY 23 1891 Fred has sufficiently recovered to begin work again to day. He and Sam got up pea straw this forenoon both for bedding and feed. This afternoon we cut feed &c. Went up to unckle John's this evening. Had a sort of a surprise for Mrs & Mr. Chaffey who are expecting to go north to the Sudberry Nickel pastorial There was some twenty or so there & the evening was a pleasant one. {second page} March TUESDAY 24 1891 Fred and Sam have been working at wood-cuting and spliting to day. I went off afte some money this morning, to pay a small ballance to Mr Chaffey. Did not have to go very far to get enough. Mr C. had intended going to day, but on account of illness did not get away. Have been working in the sugar-bush at boiling down this afternoon. Have got about seventy trees tapped now. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March WEDNESDAY 25 1891 The men have been working at cuting wood to day most of the time. I have been working away in the sugar bush. It has been a great sap day. So I have been boiling and gathering. Tapped a few more trees as well. Had a fine batch for the first. Always enjoy sugar making notwithstanding the fact that it is pretty hard work. Have been rejoicing in God my Saviour to day. {second page} March THURSDAY 26 1891 The men and I worked at the sugar makeing this forenoon mostly. Got up back logs {illegible} &c. Had quite a time with fire in the woods after dinner, there being a heavy East wind with plenty of dry leaves for the fire to run in. No great damage done however. I boiled down another batch this afternoon. Had a very cold and disagreeable time of it. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March FRIDAY 27 1891 Snow has been falling nearly all day, just the old {illegible} sugar snow. Sap has been runing nicely most of the time. Gathered it to sugar and leave quite a batch for boiling. Had Aunt Lydia and Mrs Chaffey to take hot sugar with us this afternoon. The men have been working most of the day. Cut feed for a couple of hours this afternoon however. Feel somewhat anxious about our supply of feed. {second page} March SATURDAY 28 1891 The men have been working at wood cuting to day as usual. Snow that fell last evening and yesterday left us quite suddenly to day. I worked in the bush until then and then started to Dover Took our stock of dried apples out and sold them at $1.70 per Bus. Came home by Jacksons, and made a bargain with Thomas for his old democrat waggon. He is to let us have it for six dollars. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SUNDAY 29 1891 To day being Easter Sunday we had a sermon from our minister for the occasion. The roads were exceedingly bad on account of the late snow, but felt amply repaid for our disagreeable ride out, as indeed I almost invariably do. Called for dinner at William Walls, on the way home. Called also to see my unckle Captain McFell who has been quite unwell again, but is slowly recovering. {second page} March MONDAY 30 1891 Fred started boiling this morning by sun-rise and I have been at it all day as buisily as possible, or until about eight oclock this evening. Did not finish after all but will have a days boling left. Fred and Sam have been working on the wood pile to day when not Cuting feed. Had several visitors in the bush to day, who were especialy hungry for maple sugar. Could only fill them up on syrup &C. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March TUESDAY 31 1891 It has rained almost incessantly to day for since snowing. The men have been fixing up whiffletrees and doing some other jobs of repaires. I have been engaged at sundry jobs also. Got the hams & shoulders hung up to smoke amongst other things. Our old black cow came in to day the first of the season. Spring has evidently come in earnest judging from weather and birds &c. {second page} April WEDNESDAY 1 1891 The men have working at spliting wood and at a number of other jobs. Got in our last pit of turnips which contained forty or fifty bushels. I have been boiling down sap in the bush. Made a finish of it after all. Did not get done under until after nine o'clock P.M. Weather has become moderate and Spring like. Frost being about out of the ground. Spring is likely to comence soon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April THURSDAY 2 1891 Sam and Fred worked at the wood pile to day as usual. I went away collecting for a while. Got a couple of dollars as my reward. The rain of yesterday and even of to day, for it has been raining moderately has mad the roads very bad and walking is terrible. Have gathered sap this afternoon there being about a kettle ful in the pans. {second page} April FRIDAY 3 1891 The weather has been rather disagreeable to day, though spring like being cool damp and rainy. The men have been spliting wood at the wood-house about all day or excepting an hour or so when cuting feed. Our horse power track is very muddy & bad so we cant cut much at a time. Prospects at present are good for an early spring Shall be glad to see early pasture at least for our feed is geting low. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SATURDAY 4 1891 Sam has been sowing cloverseed on Fall wheat this forenoon. This afternoon He and Fred got up a load of pea straw and we cut feed afterwards for a while. I went out to Dover this forenoon. Found the roads in a terrible state owing to late rains and freezing weather. Feel greatly cast down owing to my inability to pay debts. If these troublesome difficulties were not increasing would not feel so bad. {second page} April SUNDAY 5 1891 On account of the terrible state of the roads we did not get out to church this morning as we usually do. Maggie and I went over to the Baptist church instead and whild the minister did not come a word in season came to me from the Lord - "Men ought always to pray and not to thirst. My unhappy condition of late became apparant. God has since shown me that He knows best & will lead accordingly. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April MONDAY 6 1891 Fred and Sam have been geting up straw this forenoon, Sam has also been sowing cloverseed. I have been boiling and gathering sap all day, or until nearly ten o'clock tonight Had quite a nice batch after it was strained, nearly three pails. Some boys happened here just before I strained the syrup so I had plenty of help, but of course they had to go {illegible} so what they could drink. {second page} April WEDNESDAY 7 1891 Sap weather still continues and I am now having my hands full. The men have been cuting wood for threshing, in the back woods, most of the time. Mr & Mrs Horton came to day with Mr & Mrs Clarke. Had the pleasure of treating them to warm sugar, which they seemed to appreciate. The frost at night and wind day {illegible} is having the effect of dry the ground for work - </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April WEDNESDAY 8 1891 Started ploughing to day for the first or rather this afternoon. I have been very buisily engaged at takeing care of sap, boiling down as fast as possible. It has run faster and more of it to day than any day since it began. Had Florence and Cousin Fanny to visit us to day. It was our privilege to treat them to hot maple sugar. We are having some trouble with our colt. {second page} April THURSDAY 9 1891 Sam ploughed the ballance of the corner next to the garden this afternoon. Fred has been fixing fences &c. While I have been as buisy as ever with sugar making. Another heavy frost last night brought us a considerable flow of sap to day. Have been boiling down, but after all the amt in store is increasing fast. There is some prospect of a warm change soon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April FRIDAY 10 1891 Sam has been ploughing on the big flat to day for the first. Fred boiled down sap this forenoon for me while I went out to Dover. A heavy rain has not improved our roads, which are very bad. Sap has continued to run freely to day so that our work keeps up at about the same. I find that the demand for Maple syrup in Port Dover is very good so we will be likely to sell some. {second page} April SATURDAY 11 1891 Broke down our casting machinery this morning or rather one of the tumbling rod knuckles so I went down to Thomas Jacksons after repairs. Succeeded in geting what was needed Rain has been falling in showers nearly all day. Have been boiling down sap as usual, however Had the kettles full left for Mondays boiling The Good Lord has been near at hand, to listen to my feeble prayer this day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SUNDAY 12 1891 On account of the terrible roads we did not get out to our own service this morning. I went over to the church at home and heard Mr King, the young Baptist student from Woodstock. His sermon was very good. Did not feel very well owing to a cold lately contracted which seriously divided my attention. A regular pastor has been appointed to this church & to two other appointments. {second page} April MONDAY 13 1891 Fred and Sam tried to cut some feed this morning but were prevented from doing much by the muddy track. I began the week by boiling sap, but it seems likely that the sap season is about over for this year. Feel as though I would like to go into this business more extensively another year if it should continue to be my privilege. The necessary outlay for pails is the greatest difficulty. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April TUESDAY 14 1891 The men & I cut feed awhile this morning. Our track still keeps bad, although geting better. The have been ploughing and harrowing since, or, until this afternoon at about three o'clock when it began to rain. I boiled down the last of the sap to day and got done about five this evening. It is becoming very warm but showery - wheat and grass are already showing the effects of the weather. {second page} April WEDNESDAY 15 1891 Had quite a time this morning at our feed cuting owing to the terrible state of the track. I went out to Dover after dinner with the last load of stave-bolts for this season, did not see the man that bought them, but left them there all the same. The roads are in a terrible state, but grass is growing nicely. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April THURSDAY 16 1891 We have been trying to cut feed again to day with the horses & we find it necessary to stop entirely awhile to the state of our horse power track. We have fed cut feed nearly the whole of the winter and while it takes a good deal of time to do the cuting we can improve the quality of the feed greatly by mixing several kinds of straw and hay together &c {second page} April FRIDAY 17 1891 As the ground is wet again from renewed showers, we have had to quit working on the big Flat, mostly. Fred has been harrowing some next to the side-road. Sam began ploughing the pea field next to Challands, but we find it rather wet. I have been geting some repairs made on the buggy and som other necessary implements. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SATURDAY 18 1891 On account of another fall of rain last night we have been working at fixing fences &c &c. We started building the Crysler fence on the lower side of the orchard, where it has become necessary to renew or lay over the fence. We put barbed wire on the fence around the lot occupied by the stone as well. The warm wet weather is starting things nicely. {second page} April SUNDAY 19 1891 Did not go out to meeting this morning, but this evening instead, in order that my mother might enjoy the Sabbath services of the village. Our young bro. Calvert preached to us from "I am the light of the world. It seems that one never tires of hearing about our Jesus. The old old story is ever new and enticing, especially to those that love Him. Special services were begun this evening in our Port Dover Church. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April MONDAY 20 1891 The men have been working on the big flat to day where we started to sow oats. Nearly half of the field is {illegible} in shape for sowing. I have been very buisy at sundry jobs. Got the sheep put away this forenoon and this afternoon have been geting some other chores done up. Our warm weather still continues and wheat is growing as grass are advancing rapidly {second page} April TUESDAY 21 1891 I went up to Mr Gideon Cryslers this morning after a bushell of Cloverseed. Fred has been sowing oats on the East side of the Big Flat. We are sowing grass seed also, hopeing to get a catch with the oats. Sam has been working away with the other team on the cultivator in same field. Have been geting home the sap vessels from the woods also pluging holes where the trees were tapped. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April WEDNESDAY 22 1891 Fred has been harrowing and cultivating on the big flat as usual. Sam has been cultivating and ploughing in the same field. {illegible} are hopeing to finish our oats seeding this week. I have been {illegible} much as usual at several jobs. Cleaned out the cellar this afternoon, which is always a {illegible} job. The warm weather still continues {illegible} some appearance of rain. The census man was here to day. {second page} April THURSDAY 23 1891 Fred and Sam have been working the two teams on the Big Flat to day as usual. We have still a narrow piece to plough and to prepare for the drill before geting the field done. I have been working at several kinds of work as usual. Got our colts out to pasture to day in the field by Challands. Went to the Grange this evening on foot. Attendence rather small. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April FRIDAY 24 1891 The men got done ploughing on the big flat to day and have nearly finished preparing for the drill. I have been cleaning black-knot out of the red cherry trees. My mother went up to Simcoe last evening with my cousin Mrs Harris. She intends visiting for nearly a week there, so Maggie has been cleaning house in her absence. Weather changed and much cooler than of late. {second page} April SATURDAY 25 1891 Finished sowing the Big Flat with oats to day, for which I am thankful, to Him that gives us seed-time and harvest. I have been arround some with Fruit tree notices. Mr Lemon having been here this morning with papers &c. Went out to Port Dover this afternoon and made arrangements for the delivery on Wednesday next. The weather keeps cool and is becoming dry. North wind prevails. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SUNDAY 26 1891 Took Bertha and Jim with me to church this morning. Bro Saunders officiated but the congregation was rather small. Class-meeting also was poorly attended afterwards. Have not felt as bright in my Experience of late as I could wish: but the grace of God is doing wonders for me from time to time. Oh what debtors to grace. Eternity alone shall be able to reveal to us the love and power of God in our deliverance. {second page} April MONDAY 27 1891 Started off this morning delivering my notices at about seven o'clock this morning. Had quite a rough ride owing to the untravelled state of the clay roads. Went East as far as Hedges - West as far as Port Ryerse nearly. Takeing two & three concessions. Did not get home until nearly eleven o'clock this evening. Could not go to Simcoe as I had promised. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April TUESDAY 28 1891 Left home for Simcoe on foot, our horses all being buisy at about three o'clock this morning. Arrived there at about five, or in time to help get things in order by breakfast time. Had a rather successful delivery, takeing only two notes. Tried to take the train for Dover but failed, so rode down to Charley Browns walked to my friends W. J. Carpenters where I am staying over until morning. {second page} April WEDNESDAY 29 1891 Got opened up in good time this morning haveing stayed over night a W.J Carpenters. Delivery in Port Dover was quite a success, everything having been disposed of before I came home, which I did after nine o'clock. Brought my trees home with me and found them heavy enought before I arrived here. Found thins all right with several additions to stock. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April THURSDAY 30 1891 The men have been ploughing in the field by Jim Challands to day, while I have been seting out trees. Had quite a time to find room for the plum trees & apple trees brought home last night. Think we shall have to quit buying trees or start a new orchard. My mother came home from her weeks visit in Simcoe to day. Florence having brought her. {second page} May FRIDAY 1 1891 May day has Come and found us with our cattle out for the first time. Pasture has become quite good and many cattle have been out for two weeks and even more. Fred has been preparing our garden patch and his own to day. Sam has been ploughing the pea ground as usual. Begin to realize that we are full of work; and more than full. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {duplicate of previous page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SATURDAY 2 1891 Sam and Fred have kept on ploughing in the field by Jim Challands where we intend to sow peas. I have been very busy at sundry jobs throught the day and towards night went out to Dover takeing Maggie with me. The weather is very changeable of late & this evening it has been very Cool. Fruit prospects are not so favourable as a fortnight ago. {second page} May SUNDAY 3 1891 This being the day of our regular Quarterly Meeting my mother and I went. There was an unusual number of people present and a gracious manifestation of the Divine and Infinite, which was a season of refreshing to my poor soul. And if our fellowship below in Jesus be so sweet, What hight of rapture shall we know when round his throne are meet. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May MONDAY 4 1891 Met with another serious loss last night. Found a roan cow, four years old, dead on the hill-side. She had become cast by some means with her back down hill and could not get up. This position is often the cause of loss very soon. I went to the Quarterly meeting this afternoon which kept me till night. Had a long Conference with the brethren. {second page} May TUESDAY 5 1891 The men have continued to work in the field by Challands, where we intend to sow peas. I have been fixing fence on each side of the creek by McBrides most of the time. The weather has been exceedingly cool with a strong North West Wind all day. Ground was frozen quite hard last night. G.W.Lemon came to day with the Simcoe Delivery paper, which I have now to make out. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May WEDNESDAY 6 1891 The men have continued to work on the pea ground as usual. I have felt rather unwell from a severe cold lately contracted. Fixed up some fence however and have planted some onion seed and sets &c. Have delayed makeing garden on account of the very cool weather of late. North West and East winds have prevailed, and very cool winds too. {second page} May THURSDAY 7 1891 Fred and Sam have been working with the two teams in the field by Challands to day asual {sic}. Sam got it drilled in excepting about two acres. I have been working in the garden when not otherwise engaged. Sowed all the seed except onions and peas. The weather is still becomeing more moderate. Much damage seems to have been done to blossoms. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May FRIDAY 8 1891 Sam finished drilling the peas in the field by Jim Challands to day. He and Fred have been harrowing and rolling after the drill since. George Lemon Came this evening and have to finish out my returns for him as quickly as possible. Seem to have much more work that I expected. For I thought we had everything straight and right. {second page} May SATURDAY 9 1891 The men have been ploughing in the field by McBrides to day. Sam finished the pea field this forenoon, however. I have been trying to make out my returns for the tree delivery lately made. Have had a rather discouraging time of it. Seem to have lost some money during the opperation. This makes it very discouraging as I am likely to loose the reward of labour in it. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SUNDAY 10 1891 Went out to church at Port Dover as usual this morning. Took Maggie and little Jim, with me. H. Young bro. from Hagersville preached to us. Was much edified by the truth as presented. If this young man is blessed with health he will some day make quite a preacher. Our class was also a proffitable waiting upon the Lord. Had trouble with old Sally this evening got down in the mire, when Sam was watering her. {second page} May MONDAY 11 1891 Sam has been ploughing and rolling in the corn-field and Fred has been ploughing with the other team. This afternoon however he has been drawing manure and mulching the apple trees set but a year ago. Have been buisy myself as usual. Was down to W. Walls this forenoon to see about geting a horse to use in Sally's place as we expect her to leave a colt soon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May TUESDAY 12 1891 We have had a considerable trouble with our old mare Sally to day. This has taken a good deal of our time. Have had our been harrowing and ploughing &c. Sam drove the four year old colt this afternoon for the first. She went off very well. This evening we had a very serious time, with old Sally. Got her up to the barn after a good deal of trouble. {second page} May WEDNESDAY 13 1891 Our old mare Sally required our attention for some this this morning again. Had no difficulty in geting her up {illegible} we had our arrangements completed. This afternoon she had her colt but it was so weak afterwards that it soon died. The mother did not have a drop of milk anyway. The men have been ploughing and harrowing the corn ground most of the day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May THURSDAY 14 1891 The men have been ploughing and harrowing in the field by McBrides to day where we want to plant corn. I have been very buisy at sundry jobs. Found our yearling colt dead in its stable this morning which was a great surprise. Feel the loss very much and especialy after all the trouble we have had to keep the colt alive during the latter part of Winter. {second page} May FRIDAY 15 1891 The men have been working in the field by McBrides geting it ready for corn. I have been buisy as usual . Worked in the garden this afternoon and this forenoon was employed at sundry jobs as usual. Begin to feel allarmed about our old mare Sally. There are some indications of kidney complaints and it seems likely that we will have to doctor her for some time. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SATURDAY 16 1891 Fred has been ploughing corn ground to day as usual. Sam has been fixing fence &c. while I went to Lynn Valley mill with some peas for chop. Left the team there and walked on to Simcoe. Weather very cold and danger of frost very great. My brother-in-law W. A. Ferguson and wife came to visit us this evening. They are to stay over Sunday with us. {second page} May SUNDAY 17 1891 Did not go out to meeting this morning as is our custom. Stayed at home just because we had visitors, which by the way we seldom do. Maggie's brother and sister-in-law being here and only for a short time for they went home this evening. It did not seem right to leave them their visit to our home being of such rare occurrence. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May MONDAY 18 1891 Fred has been ploughing in the big field again today. Sam has been harrowing in same field. I have been working in the garden some and doing chores. Went down to the School house to a {illegible} lecture this evening. A farmer from the Township of Dover was discussing the farmers position in the interest of Patrons of Industry. Gave them my name before leaving. {second page} May TUESDAY 19 1891 The men and teams have been working away with the plough and harrows as usual. I have also been busy at sundry jobs. Am puting a good deal of time on old Sally just now. Her trouble seems to have developed in boils and runing sores. Hope that these will soon carry off the corruption which seems to have gathered on account of her disease. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May WEDNESDAY 20 1891 Our two men have continued to plough and harrow in the field by McBrides. I have been engaged much as usual. It takes a large share of my time to look after old Sally. She seems better however and I feel encouraged. There is a break in the dry weather. Rain began to come this evening and seems likely to continue for a while at least {second page} May THURSDAY 21 1891 Have at last succeeded in geting our corn ground about ready to mark. About ten acres of the field by McBrides are thus prepared. The showers last evening though light were a great blessing. Great changes are taking place in growing crops. Am still engaged a good deal of the time in takeing care of old Sally. Her improvement is very slow so far. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May FRIDAY 22 1891 The men finished harrowing the corn-ground this morning. Sam has been marking it out until noon when it began to rain and we have all been working inside trying to fix up our old wheel barrow. We are likely to turn it into a new one when next rainy day comes. The rain fall has been rather light this afternoon, but very acceptable nevertheless. {second page} May SATURDAY 23 1891 Sam just made out to finish marking the Corn ground by noon today. Fred and I have been planting all day, with Sam's assistance this afternoon we have got the corn planted before Queen's birthday which has been Considered a very desireable thing to do as long as I can remember, In order to get a good crop. Weather has cleared off guite cool. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SUNDAY 24 1891 Maggie and I went out to church together this morning which was quite a treat. Bro. John Saunders preached to us in his usual interesting way. Text "Behold how beautiful it is for brethren to dwell together in unity". &c. Our class meeting was not such a time of power as my soul could desire. But it ws my own fault. The Lord knows. {second page} May MONDAY 25 1891 Fred and his family went up to Simcoe to day to celebrate the Queens birthday. Sam and i did not go but stayed at home and worked. Sam has been geting out manure on the fodder corn ground and geting it ploughed ready for planting. Went down to W. Walls for tea takeing ma and Maggie with me. Bro Saunders & wife were also there. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May TUESDAY 26 1891 Sam and Fred have been drawing manure on a piece of ground in the corn field where we want to put in some turnips. Ma and I went out to Dover but did not get back until nearly night. Called at the Cheese Factory on the way home to make arrangements for sending our milk next Monday. A fine rain fell this morning doing much good. It has as usual turned out Cool after -- {second page} May WEDNESDAY 27 1891 Fred began ploughing ball of field by McBrides to day. we intend to sow peas on part of it, oats & peas, potatoes and turnips. Sam and I have been working in the garden, He with the team and I with the spade &c. We are geting the garden stuff pretty well in and the various bushes about leaved out. Weather is very fine. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May THURSDAY 28 1891 Fred has kept on ploughing in the West side of field by McBrides where we want to sow peas. Sam has been harrowing nearly all day while I have been planting corn for fodder in the garden. Have had every appearance of rain to day. It will be thankfully recieved am sure. The past has been a day of joy, for the Glorious Lord has been with me to the joy of my soul. {second page} May FRIDAY 29 1891 Fred has been ploughing again to day where we intend to sow peas &c. While Sam has been harrowing and drilling in peas this afternoon, about two acres. I have been droping potatoes where Fred is ploughing. We are puting potatoes under every third furrow intending to harrow down afterwards instead of before. Had a visit from our young minister Br. Calvert </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SATURDAY 30 1891 We finished planting potatoes to day. Fred has continued to plough and Sam has been harrowing and rolling this afternoon. I have been planting pumpkin seed in the corn field most of the day. We dropped seed in every third hill of corn. Learned that Sir John A. McDonald was at the point of death by the Mail of to day. {second page} May SUNDAY 31 1891 I went out as usual to church at Port Dover this morning. It happened to be the young ministers turn to preach so we listened to him, possibly for the last time. Conference will be in session at Brantford this comeing week. Had a fairly proffitable season waiting upon God. The Sabbath has to us been greatly marred however on account of Sunday visitors at our house. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June MONDAY 1 1891 Fred has been ploughing for peas again to day While Sam has been harrowing and rolling. Weather very warm with some appearance of thunder showers. I have been buisy at sundry jobs which as I think them over do not amt to very much apparently, as usual but still it all takes time. I have realized to some extent that God was mine and I was his forever. {second page} June TUESDAY 2 1891 Have been exceedingly buisy to day as usual. The men have been preparing the hill East of the house for peas while I went out to Dover this forenoon, having sundry errends there. The dry weather is still prevailing, generaly it seems, and the crops are being much injured thereby. Rain seems not far off to night but all signs seem to fail. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June WEDNESDAY 8 1891 Fred has been working away at the plough as usual, on the hill East of the house. He appears to be about bushed to night however. The ground is very hard and dry. Sam has been harrowing in same field. I have been exceedingly buisy geting the garden hoed and the onion bed cleared out. Maggie and I went over to Walter Austins this evening. Had a pleasant visit. {second page} June THURSDAY 9 1891 Fred was somewhat the worse of ploughing, so he has not worked to day. He went to his brother {illegible} this afternoon however to help draw manure. Sam has been ploughing in Fred's place however and I have been harrowing with the other team. It seems as though were likely to have dry weather still, for signs have all failed as usual this Spring. Very cold to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June FRIDAY 5 1891 Fred has been working to day as usual. Both he and Sam have been geting ground ready for seed and sowing peas as well. They came very near geting all done, peas and all. I have been fixing fence and doing a thousand and one other jobs which do not as usual seem to amt to anything, but I suppose one would soon see the difference if they were not done. {second page} June SATURDAY 6 1891 Got our sheep washed this forenoon. It seems much later than common, but have been prevented by other work. Fred has been rolling pea ground this forenoon or rather afternoon & Sam building fence in front of orchard. Maggie and I started about five o'clock for Lyendoch. Had a prosperous journey and found Mrs Cryslers well. It was rather late to go through to Wyecombe so we are staying over night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SUNDAY 7 1891 Maggie and I went over to her fathers this morning, and it being Conference Sunday did not get to church. Left wife and daughter with the latters, grandparents about Six o'clock this evening and Came home alone. Did not feel lonesome however for the blessed Lord and Master was with me giving most precious assurances of His favour. Surely His presence makes my paradice & where He is, is heaven. {second page} June MONDAY 8 1891 Got started at our road work this morning, with two teams and three of us. Succeeded in geting in three hours over those four days, I had to go to the Mill this afternoon to get some horse feed so went to Lynn-valley. It keeps as dry as ever with no prospect of rain so far as we can see. have been told that rain in aboundance has fallen a few miles west of us, recently Had good news from Jim Mackey of St. Thomas on {illegible} last, all O.K. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June TUESDAY 9 1891 We have continued to work on the road to day, all of us with the two teams as usual. Succeeded in geting five days in, of our road tax besides about six hours and a half by working over time. It has kept very warm and is still exceedingly dry, with no appearance of rain. Learned that Sir John A. McDonald died on Saturday night last at ten o clock. {second page} June WEDNESDAY 10 1891 Have succeeded again in disposing of our road tax for another year. Had twelve days while Fred had four, makeing sixteen in all. Three days was sufficient to get through with the whole. We worked under the hill at lower end of By Flat, mostly at widen the road. There has been some indication of rain. but so far without it comeing. Weather very warm. Thermometer at 87 {symbol for degrees} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June THURSDAY 11 1891 Sam and Fred have been geting out manure to day. The latter went up to his brother Leias Kitchens at about ten, in the forenoon. Sam had to work alone afterwards. I have been working in the orchard at gathering and burning brush &c. Drove up to Simcoe this evening after Maggie and the baby. word having just come that they were there waiting for me. {second page} June FRIDAY 12 1891 Fred and Sam have been geting out manure from the barn-yard to day. They have taken thirty loads to the field west of the woods so far. I have been going over the corn field with the {illegible} harrow. Found the corn much poorer than I thought. Do not think that more then one quarter of the crop has come up, on account of the dry weather. Am thinking of making wheat ground of the whole field now. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SATURDAY 13 1891 The men have continued to get out manure to day, from the barn yard to the field west of the woods where we intend to make a summerfallow and sow wheat if all is well. I have been engaged at sundry jobs through the day, to numerous to mention. This is our busiest time of year & jobs are very plentiful. It still keeps as dry as ever & rains pass arround as usual. {second page} June SUNDAY 14 1891 Took Maggie and Bertha with me to church this morning. Heard our bro Mr Saunders preach as usual his first time since Conference While our young minister Bro Calvert goes to College, they young man from Hagersville cames in his place. Was favourably impressed with this young Bro, last March I think, when he preached to us in Port Dover </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June MONDAY 15 1891 Fred and Sam are still engaged at geting out manure and are likely to be for some days yet, the more the better I suppose. I have been shearing sheep most of the day. Got ten out of fifteen done. The weather is exceedingly warm and dry. Probabilities say rain, but it will not be likely to come here as showers ever since the 14th of April have been passing arround us. {second page} June TUESDAY 16 1891 Manure drawing is still the order of the day, and we are likely soon to be through for the present notwithstanding the hot weather. Thermometer at ninety degrees in shade to day. I have finished shearing the sheep at last. Mr Ainsley Wooley told me to night that out North they harrow their new meadows in the spring and then go over them with the horse-rake to collect the stubble. This makes the hay much better. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June WEDNESDAY 17 1891 Our manure drawing still hangs fine, and the field is still not quite covered. Another day after to day will about finish it though and our barnyard will be cleaned out. I made out to put up six piggs to fatten this morning. Had to stuck them in the hog pen after all. Have been sowing plaster on the Big Flat this afternoon, Clover has taken well there considering the dry Spring & Summer {second page} June THURSDAY 18 1891 The men have at last finished geting out manure to the field west of the woods. It has taken a considerable more than a hundred loads of to cover the field, or about three quarters of it. I have been buisy, as usual at so many different things that it almost seems that I have done nothing. Rain in small measure has been given us which will be a great blessing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June FRIDAY 19 1891 Fred has been ploughing in the field west of woods to day for the first while. Sam has been spreading manure. I went up to Simcoe this forenoon to take the wool, sold 69 1/2 lbs from 15 sheep to Brooks for 19 c per lb, Amounting to $13.20. Went out to W.J. Carpenters for tea, my mother wife & I. Attended the Forresters Lodge this evening paid dues &c. {second page} June SATURDAY 20 1891 Sam began haying to day by cuting a small patch of grass near Freds. Fred has been ploughing in the field west of the woods as usual; while I have been sowing plaster on the Big Flat. besides doing some other work. One of our yearling calves was taken sick this morning in a strange way. It died this afternoon and I buried this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SUNDAY 21 1891 On account of rain this morning we did not get out to meeting -- It was the first since that rain has kept us home in a long time. Have enjoyed the time at home very much however, it being truely a day of rest. Our labours through the week have become so incessent that Sunday finds us pretty well tired out. {second page} June MONDAY 22 1891 Sam has been cuting grass in the North East corner field to day for the first. Fred has been ploughing as usual of late. This forenoon for wheat and this afternoon in the garden patch by Freds where we want to plant some potatoes & some fodder corn. I finished sowing plaster on the Big Flat to day for which I felt thankful, it being pretty hard work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June TUESDAY 23 1891 Sam kept on cuting hay this forenoon in the big field as usual. Fred has been ploughing and harrowing a potato patch north of the drive barn, while I have been as busy as usual at sundrys. This afternoon I have been rakeing with the sulkey rake. Had a call from Mr Henry this afternoon about buying some cattle. Did not make a bargain however. {second page} June WEDNESDAY 24 1891 Got started at drawing in hay to day for the first. Seven loads have been the extent of our days work. I went out to Dover this evening to see after some small matters. Made a purchase of a new fork for pitching hay &c & some fork handles. Called at Wm Wallses on the way home expecting to see Henry about the sale of our cattle but failed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June THURSDAY 25 1891 We have succeeded in geting in our ninth load of hay to day, or rather this forenoon. This afternoon Sam has been mowing again. Fred has been ploughing and I have been hoeing in the garden. Had a visit from Mr Henry and the Wallses this evening. Failed to sell the cattle as I expected, but have no doubt it will be all right. The Lord knows best. {second page} June FRIDAY 26 1891 Fred and I have been rakeing and puting up hay most of the time to day. Sam has been cuting. He has just about finished the N.E. Corner field of twelve acres. Exceedingly warm and showers North and West of us as usual. Hay soon cures ready for drawing. Joined the lodge of Patrons of Industry this evening. It has been rather slow geting started fro some reason or other. People don't take hold. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SATURDAY 27 1891 Have succeeded in geting in six more loads of hay to day, from the N.W. Corner field. This makes fifteen so far in all. We got the ball. of field raked and put up ready to draw. I have been hoeing potatoes when not helping unload hay to day. Had a call from Mr John Ross this evening about fat cattle failed again to make a sale. Weather still dry and some cooler. {second page} June SUNDAY 28 1891 Took Maggie and Bertha with me to church at the Port to day. Had a proffitable service throughout. Our new young minister came last wee and preached to us to day. His name is Patterson. My impressions of hime are rather favourable in several ways. He will make his mark, provided he is faithful, His abilities are quite marked and varied. General appearance favourable. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June MONDAY 29 1891 Have been geting in hay to day as usual. Finished the N.E. Corner field, all but the rakings. Drew several big loads to day which makes twenty two in all from the twelve acres. The dry weather still continues & seems likely to for some time to come. We are thereby enabled to make better progress with our haying however which is one advantage. Have also planted some potatoes to day. {second page} June TUESDAY 30 1891 Sam has been working at cuting the ten-acre-field to day. He has got it pretty well along with it. Fred and I got in a load of rakeings from the big N.E.C. Field this forenoon. Raked up this afternoon what Sam cut this forenoon and got it up in cock. Contrary to our expectations a fine shower has fallen to night which will be a great blessing in many ways I am sure. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July WEDNESDAY 1 1891 Both our men have stayed at home and worked instead of going to the Dominion day celebration in the Port. Sam has decided to go to Erie on Saturday by Steam-boat exhibition instead. Finished cuting the ten-acre-field to day. Have also raked up what was cut yesterday. Maggie and I drove out to Dover this evening. Saw the fireworks, which by the way were much better than common for a small place. {second page} July THURSDAY 2 1891 We have been drawing in again to day. Got in five loads from the ten-acre-field which makes twenty-eight in all. Have raked and cocked up ball. of same field besides. The weather has been warm day times but cool night all summer so far. The crops are doing some better since the rain and we feel encouraged. Had a short visit from our minister this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July FRIDAY 3 1891 The men got in one load of hay this morning, but it was rather wet owing to the rain last night. Fred has been ploughing since and Sam spreading manure excepting where it rained this forenoon. For we had a fine shower and it has been showery since. Sam went away this evening, for the excursion to Erie. The weather is very rough and rainy so I don't suppose the steamry will be much patronized this time. {second page} July SATURDAY 4 1891 Sam left us last evening to go on the steam boad excursion to Erie Pa. So Fred and I have been alone today. He has been ploughing while I have been working as usual. This afternoon I went up to Simcoe. Got some binding wire the "Common Sense" while there and brought home the two neices of my wife Mary and Olie. A very strong N.W. Wind has been blowing to day & last night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SUNDAY 5 1891 Went out to Church this morning as usual takeing Mifs Jones and Maud Crysler with me. Our young minister of last year preached to us, having Come as a temporary supply to our present you man for a time. Our fellowship meeting was rather dull to day. Was glad to meet with my old boy Carry Skey who is at home on a visit. He has become an ordained minister of the Church of England recently. {second page} July MONDAY 6 1891 Sam came home this morning from his steam-boat excursion and he reports having had a rough time on account of the strong gales that have been blowing since he left. We have been geting in the hay that was left last week in the Ten-acre-field. Had six loads which makes thirty five loads in all so far. We seem to have as much drawn now as we had last year, though not as many loads. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July TUESDAY 7 1891 A splendid rain began falling about four o'clock this morning and continued until nearly noon. We have as a consequence made some further preparations for harvest. This afternoon Fred has been ploughing and Sam spreading manure on the field west of the woods. I have been fixing up some hand-rakes and doing some other jobs necessary for harvesting &c. Wheat is ripening slowly weather being cool and wet. {second page} July WEDNESDAY 8 1891 Have had the plough going in the field west of the woods to day. We have also cut an acre or so of hay back of drive barn this afternoon. I went out to Dover this forenoonon several little matters of business. The late rain has cleared away beautifully and the weather is quite cool. Wheat is filling splendidly and oats is starting to grow although nearly headed out. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July THURSDAY 9 1891 Fred has been ploughing while Sam and I have been working at the hay. Got the patch north of Drive barn all ready to draw this afternoon besides some fence-corners other-wheres. Maggie took her two neices for a trip to the lake and to Dover this afternoon. They reported having a good time. The weather is delightfuly cool and bracing. Very favourable for grain &c {second page} July FRIDAY 10 1891 Fred has been ploughing to day or rather this forenoon in the fallowfield west of the woods. This afternoon we have been geting in hay from North of Drive-barn. Had three loads more with which we finished filling the Drive-barn and West shed. This makes thirty eight loads in all so far. Do not expect to have much more however. Got all ready to go to Simco but when ready to start Francis M{illegible} Came so we stayed at home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SATURDAY 11 1891 Fred has been ploughing in the West of the woods to day as usual. Sam has been cuting some patches of hay and puting it up &c. I went up to Simcoe takeing Ma with me. Took dinner at Florence's and got home for tea. Bought some Binder repairs and made some other necessary purchases Was greatly surprised this evening to fine My wifes father & Mother here when we got home. Had not been looking for them. {second page} July SUNDAY 12 1891 Did not go to church to day, but sent the other members of the family as far as possible. Maggie took her mother and Sarah took Maud and Berthan. The former came back with a sick horse before service was over, and Mr Ferguson and I spent the remainder of the day in doctering her. It was Katie. Our friend & relatives from Leyndoch left us this evening for home. Weather exceedingly warm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July MONDAY 13 1891 Sam worked with the cultivator in the garden this forenoon a while. We afterwards hoed and this afternoon have been geting the binder ready for work. Fred has finished ploughing the field next of woods. This afternoon we got started ploughing the field by the church. It does not plough as well as the back field. I went up to Lynn valley Mill this evening after some bran and middling got a couple hundred of each of Mr Brook {second page} July TUESDAY 14 1891 Sam and I have been buisy geting the binder repaired up ready for cuting wheat It has been a rather serious job owing to several parts being out of order badly. Fred has been ploughing in the front field all day. It has been rather showery at times to day. But little water has fallen however. I went out to Dover after some sugar this evening for puting up fruit. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July WEDNESDAY 15 1891 Sam and I got the binder started at about 8 oclock after a long seige of preparation in the way of repairs. Cut an acre or so, when the main driving chain broke and I had to go to Jarvis for some new ones. Brought home a new box for the main driving shaft also the old one being badly worn. The team has been ploughing between times. Weather still cool and rather showery at times. {second page} July THURSDAY 16 1891 Have had a rather successful day with our harvest. Got the field back of the barn nearly all out with the binder, and mostly shocked up. Had a short visit from Mr Arthur Leone and Mifs Macke. The former came after some goose berries however. Sold him a half Bu at 6 cts per qt. The weather has been all that could be desired for harvesting being both cool and dry. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July FRIDAY 17 1891 Sam finished cuting the field back of the barn this forenoon. He has been cuting since in the field back of that or as I sometimes all it, the Eleven-acre-field. This field was oats stubble, and tolerably well put in, but well put in, but the crop is not nearly so good as either of the other fields. Save scarcely ever had a good paying crop on oat stubble. Peas seem to do much better than anytime else on such ground. Had Bro Saunders and wife here this evening to make us a visit. {second page} July SATURDAY 18 1891 We have done what we could at our wheat harvest to day. It began to rain about the middle of the afternoon so we had to quit work. In one hour we might have finished the second field back of the barn however so we are nearly done cuting. The rain is in some respects very seasonalbe the young clover and pasture fields being in special need of a shower. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SUNDAY 19 1891 Went out to church this morning as usual taking Maggie and Bertha with me. Bro. John Saunders preached it being his day. Did not enjoy the service as much as I would like, but think that the fault may be in myself. Fail to cast my burden on the Lord sometimes & am consequently carrying one, greater than I can bear. What a mercy that He is such a refuge for His people. {second page} July MONDAY 20 1891 Sam has continued to cut the hill next to the creek with the binder. It takes a long time time to cut such steep rough ground. Fred has been cuting grass in the fence corners of the wheat fileds while have been shocking up wheat after the binder. Our hilly field is a much better crop than I expected. Went out to Dover this evening after our bbl of G. Sugar. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July TUESDAY 21 1891 Sam has finished cuting the hilly field north east of the drive-barn at about three o'clock this afternoon. Fred has been cuting along the creek and arround stumps with scythe and cradle while I have been seting up wheat after the binder. Sam and I got in our first two loads of wheat from field back of barn this evening. We find the sheaves very heavy and the wheat to shell badly {second page} July WEDNESDAY 22 1891 Fred has been more than half a day geting odd patches cut arround the hilly field. Sam and I have kept on drawing in wheat from the field back of barn. Fred helped us unload mostly. Finished drawing all but the rakeings from the field to day. Got about twelve loads from the eight acres, which seems a good average for the season. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July THURSDAY 23 1891 It has been threatening rain nearly the whole of the day fortunately for us however, we have kept on geting in wheat as usual. Have succeeded in drawing twenty one loads in a little over two days with one team. This comprised the whole of the Surprise wheat except rakeings. The weather has been exceedingly warm, even sultry just the kind for showers. {second page} July FRIDAY 24 1891 Our wheat drawing has continued to progress notwithstanding a light fall of rain this morning and continued threatenings. W We have drawn nine loads of Ferguson wheat to day, or five from this eleven acre field and four from the hilly field North of Drive-barn. Ma and Bertha went out Dover this evening so the Social at Mr Ellis Prospect Hill. Could not go myself. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SATURDAY 25 1891 We have at last finished drawing wheat for this year excepting rakeings. Had twelve loads on the ridge & hillsides East of gully in field North of Drive -barn This is about two loads per acre. While the other fields have yielded only about one load per acre. Have been told that wheat is turning out very well where parties are threshing - much better than expected to. {second page} July SUNDAY 26 1891 Took Ina and Maggie with me to church in Dover this morning. Heard the Simcoe Minister, Rev Mr Jackson, our own being away. Had a very good discourse about the preciousness of Christ, with all the great and blessed gifts that come to us by Him. Is it any wonder that the angels say Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace and good will to man. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July MONDAY 27 1891 Sam horse-raked our field of wheat stubble this forenoon, but this afternoon he has been rolling on the back follow. Fred and I got in the rakings and a small load of hay this afternoon. Most of the day he has been ploughing in the front field however. Bro John Saunders came this evening after a hundred lbs of our new Bbl of Granulated Sugar. This will relieve us of a portion of our liability. {second page} July TUESDAY 28 1891 Sam finished rolling the ground that we have ploughed to day noon. He has been harrowing since in the field west of woods. Fred has contined to plough in the front field by the store, which I have been hoeing potatoes and doing sundry other jobs. It keeps dry still and our ground ploughs up very hard and dry. It is likely to make good wheat ground however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July WEDNESDAY 29 1891 Sam has been off enjoying a hollowday, this being only his second since he came here. Fred has been ploughing in the field by the church as usual awhile I finished rakeing the wheat stubble this forenoon and this afternoon went to Jarvis and then to Dover. There has been heavy rains both yesterday a short distance north but here there has been none at all. {second page} July THURSDAY 30 1891 Have had Fred ploughing the Corner field by the store to day as usual. Sam has been harrowing in the field West of the woods. I have been engaged at a number of jobs as usual, such as hoeing in the garden and diging out a stump in the front field. Thomas Jackson Came this evening to fix up the sucker of our pump which was out of order for a long time. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July FRIDAY 31 1891 Fred has kept on ploughing in the front corner field by the store as usual. He is geting along nicely in spite of the hard dry ground. Sam kept on harrowing in the field west of the woods this forenoon. This afternoon I went to the oat meal mill for some bran & dust for the pigs and horses. Got nearly a half ton of the latter and a little more than two hundred of the former. {second page} August SATURDAY 1 1891 Fred has kept on ploughing in the front field by the Store & church to day as usual. Sam has been working the other team on the harrow. He got started in the front field today. I have been digging stumps &c myself to day Maggie had a card from her brother saying that her Aunt Ble{illegible} was a Delhi & wanted to see her. So I took here to the train at Jarvis to night & intend going after her on Monday or rather {illegible} home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SUNDAY 2 1891 Our Quarterly Meeting Came off in our the Port Dover Church to day. Was in attendance and so was my mother also. Had a very do good service as indeed we usually do. Congregation very large. Had dinner at William Walls on the way home this afternoon. I started for Wyecombe this evening at about six and found Maggie at her fathers with the baby all right, Got home about ten o'clock. {second page} August MONDAY 3 1891 Had quite a visit with My wife's Auntie Blemis to day. She left us at about nine o'clock this morning however. Maggie and I went over to Sarah's for dinner and after dinner started for home by way seventh Concession Charlotville. Went to see Wm LeaRose for Mr Mackay. Had a very heavy dusty drive. Stoped at John Gilberts for tea We found them look for Company so we happened to fill the gap. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August TUESDAY 4 1891 Fred has kept on ploughing to day as usual in front field while Sam has been harrowing in same field & breaking the big Colt, old Sally's. I attended Colin Ryerses funeral this afternoon. A funeral sermon was preached by our minister Bro Saunders. Our Quarterly business Meeting was held in the church after the funeral was over. Regular business was soon over & that peacably too. {second page} August WEDNESDAY 5 1891 Fred has continued to run the plough in the front field to day while I have been working at sundry jobs, hoeing diging stump &c The new excursion steamer W.M. Alderson of Port Dover was buried to the water edge night before last. Several excursions were arranged for it will be quite a disappointment to a good many. I went out to the Forresters lodge this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August THURSDAY 6 1891 Sam began cultivating the big corner field next to McBrides this forenoon while Fred has been ploughing in front field. This afternoon Thomas Stringer Came with his threshing machine. So we all had to turn and get ready for threshing to-morrow. Sam cut some oats while Fred & I have been getting hand ready &c &c. Weather very warm, even sultry. {second page} August FRIDAY 7 1891 We have been threshing wheat to day. Our crop turned out about as I expected. Had about six hundred bushells from the machine. Y Quality very fine. Our surprise wheat was down about as well as the Clawson or Ferguson. The following have helped thresh. James Hom W. Corbett Walt Walls, one half day. Joseph McFall Mr Abercrombie Thomas Jackson James McBride and Alexander Mann. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August MONDAY 10 1891 A fine rain came last night makeing everything look better. Fred went over to Mr Abercrombies to help finish his threshing this morning. Sam has been ploughing and harrowing in the front field by the church. Got all done ploughing there to day, and all rolled and harrowing as well. I went out to Dover this forenoon to mill and to the station after a Bbl of sugar & to get L{illegible} trunk &c. Took my three boys with me. {second page} August TUESDAY 11 1891 Fred and I worked in the orchard this forenoon he at ploughing and I at helping in different ways. This afternoon I have been shocking up oat, The men have continued to work the teams. Maggie went out to Dover to meet the Delhi pic-nick there. The reports having had a good time. I sold five head of cattle to C Warryent this afternoon for $107.00. He took one to day. Weather still very warm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August WEDNESDAY 12 1891 We have had to leave our wheat ground for the oat harvest. Sam has been driving the binder for me and Fred & I have been seting up sheaves. Got all cut and shocked up except about an acre. Find the oat crop somewhat better than we expected. The very warm weather has apparently come to an end, for a time at least. The wind having changed to the North West. {second page} August THURSDAY 13 1891 It took the men until about noon to finish the oats. I worked at the old Kirby reaper, to get it ready for cuting cloverseed. This afternoon Sam and I have been harvesting peas while Fred has been ploughing in the orchard for wheat. Have thought best to sow the Western part of the orchard to wheat and then seed it down for two or three years. Believe that manure witll counteract the exhaustion of the wheat crop. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August FRIDAY 14 1891 Sam and I kept on pulling peas with the horse-rake this forenoon and Fred continued to plough in the orchard as usual. This afternoon we have not done much on account of rain. I have kept on working at the old reaper geting it ready to cut cloverseed. Am in hopes that it will do good work again if I get done with it. {second page} August SATURDAY 15 1891 Sam has been at work harrowing to day in both the front field by the church and the field west of the woods. Fred finished ploughing the orchard as far as we intended sowing to wheat this forenoon. This afternoon Fred went to Simcoe on business of his own. I have not succeeded in geting my old reaper to work after all - out of the rakes being out of repair </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SUNDAY 16 1891 As Leoilia and Mifs Belle Lamport wanted us to go with them to hear the Baptist minister this morning and also to go with them to our own church in Port Dover this evening we did as they wished and enjoyed both services notwithstanding the very warm weather. Our young minister Bro Patterson officiated this evening and very acceptably too. He is young man of promise. {second page} August MONDAY 17 1891 Sam has been cuting cloverseed this forenoon with the mowing machine this afternoon he and Fred have been cultivating in the field by McBrides I have been helping unckle Joe McFeell thresh which has taken nearly all day. The weather has continued very warm and sultry. A couple more cows were taken away from us this morning which will relieve us still further of surplus stock. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August TUESDAY 18 1891 One result of my yesterdays threshing was that I have been laid up to day from work. Had a serious attach of Cholera morbus last night which I thought was Caused by too abundant eating and drinking of cold water. Weather still very warm, even sultry. The men got in a couple of loads of oats this evening. They have also finished pulling the peas and nearly finished cuting the cloverseed. Ma took Leilia & Mifs Lamport to Simcoe to day. {second page} August WEDNESDAY 19 1891 Fred and I have been geting in oats to day and Sam has helped us unload. We have got in six loads to day makeing eight in all so far. Maggie went out to Dover this afternoon to take Lecilia and Mifs Lamport. There was a large crowd gathered there to see a boat race on the lake. The weather has been exceedingly warm again to day, with but little prospect of rain. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August THURSDAY 20 1891 Fred and I have been geting in oats to day from the big Flat. Just made out to get done with it to night. The was thirteen loads altogether on the field. Sam has been rakeing up Cloverseed and cultivating on the fallow field next to McBrides when not helping unload oats. George Lemon stayed over night with us last night He reports good times. {second page} August FRIDAY 21 1891 A beautiful rain was graciously sent us last night and this morning which will do much good. The men have been working on the fallows to day most of the time. I went out to Dover this forenoon having several matters to look after Took Maggie and the baby along with me for company. Called at Thomas Jackson's on the way. Have been much exercised of late on account of present prospects. They are not at all favourable. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SATURDAY 22 1891 Sam and Fred both worked with the teams on the fallow field next to McBrides this forenoon. Fred and I have been drawing in peas. Succeeded in geting in three loads. We are geting along very well with our wheat ground. It will not take us a great while to put in about forty acres when the time comes. The weather keeps warm with plenty of rain of late. {second page} August SUNDAY 23 1891 Took my mother and little Jim with me to church this morning. Our young brother Patterson preached to us very acceptably. Our classmeeting afterwards though a very small affair was a season of blessing to my poor soul. I went out much Cast down as indeed I have been for some days past but came home with a new hope & increased faith. What a blessing is the Sabbath day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August MONDAY 24 1891 We were favoured with a heavy rain last night and this morning. We were unable to keep on with our cultivating on wheat ground. Have been working in the orchard instead geting brush gathered and burnt and one teem has been ploughing at same time. Sam has been breaking our bay two year old Colt this afternoon. My neice Leilia Came again to us this evening. {second page} August TUESDAY 25 1891 I went to work as soon as possible at turning over our peas this morning. After dinner Fred and I got to work at drawing in. Three loads more were safely housed to night - Making five loads of goldenvine & one of muneys. Sam has been cultivating on the wheat ground as usual when not helping us draw in or rather unload peas. Our women folks have been down to John Wallses visiting this afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August WEDNESDAY 26 1891 Sam has kept on at Cultivating on the fallow next to his fathers place. We are useing a thistle cutter on cultivator of Mr McBrides, in place of our own. Fred and I to to work at drawing peas at about ten o'clock, a heavy dew hindering us sooner. Had three loads more of munies one of which we stowed away for Winter sheep feeding. Our lady folks have been off visiting to day as usual. {second page} August THURSDAY 27 1891 Fred has continued to plough in the orchard, where we intend to sow wheat Sam has been cultivating in the field next to his fathers as usual. I have been working in the orchard and this afternoon went to help Mr Burnham thresh. They had bad luck with their machine so the job was not finished. Mr B's grain was in stacks and was rather wet. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August FRIDAY 28 1891 I raked cloverseed stubble with the hand rake this forenoon, but this afternoon have been digging stumps except when helping Mr Oliver Burnham finish his job of threshing. Fred has got the orchard all ready to sow to day, harrowing down and all. Sam has been working the other teem as usual. We had a fine rain last night which has started up the grass nicely {second page} August SATURDAY 29 1891 Sam has been working with his fathers cultivator on the field west of the woods. While Fred has been using the spring-tooth cultivator on the grassy spots &C in the field by McBrides. I have been busy at sundry jobs. Cleaned up wheat for Robert Man 20 Bu and Francis Man 12 1/2. Went out to Dover this evening to look after certain small matters. Took ma with me. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SUNDAY 30 1891 I went out to church this morning as usual. Our young minister preached - enjoyed his discourse very much. The class meeting afterwards though poorly attended was also a season of refreshing from the presence of the Lord. Often wonder how it is that so many people have such a slight regard for the Sabbath and the things of God, when I feel that I could not live without the precious day with its privilege of worship. {second page} August MONDAY 31 1891 Have had Sam working on the big field next to his fathers, with the Spring tooth cultivator. Fred and I have been geting the orchard sown and harrowed in . Have sown five bushells of Surprise wheat broadcast on the Orchard. James Horn and George Ryerse and Arthur Leow were all of them here after seed wheat. The demand seems to increase every day but I fancy the supply will soon run out at present rates. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September TUESDAY 1 1891 Fred finished harrowing in the orchard this morning. We afterwards ran out the water furrows, Sam has been drilling in the big field this afternoon for the first. I have been very buisy all day at my usual work. This afternoon had a number of men after Surprise Wheat for seed. Do not expect to keep a very large quantity for {illegible}ing to market from the appearance of things. {second page} September WEDNESDAY 2 1891 We have kept the drill going on the big field by McBrides. Will have more than half days work there still Have started the cultivator in the field west of the woods this afternoon, geting it ready to sow also. Am still having quite a demand for surprise wheat for seed, Jame Horn, W.H Walls and Robert Waddle came to day. Have been exceedingly buisy to day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September THURSDAY 3 1891 I had a call for another twenty bushells of Surprise wheat this morning and another this evening so that our pile is rapidly decreasing. I went out to Dover, this forenoon takeing Maggie and the baby with me. Got home in time for dinner and afterwards went down to William Walle'sto help him thresh. Fred finished drilling the big field next to McBrides to day. {second page} September FRIDAY 4 1891 Fred has been cultivating the field west of the woods with the spring tooth cultivator to day while Sam ran out some furrows and ditches this forenoonand helped W. Corbet thresh this afternoon myself but on account of visitors after seed wheat did not go myself this afternoon. Dan Marr came to exchange fifteen bushells of Canadian velvet chaff wheat an exchange which we were both glad to make </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SATURDAY 5 1891 Got started drilling the field West of the woods this morning, but rain soon came and we had to stop. Have been doing some odd jobs the remainder of the time, such as fixing shed, repairing the lane gate and sundry other matters. The rain has been a great blessing to us in various ways, particularly in makeing the grass and wheat grow. {second page} September SUNDAY 6 1891 Went out to Dover this morning to church as usual, taking Maggie and Jim with me. The minister read the Conference pastoral address for the year. Congregation was rather small I suppose it must have been on account of the nature of the service. It was our regular monthly fellowship meeting to day. The good Lord was present with us to own and to bless. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September MONDAY 7 1891 Fred and Sam have been working both teems in the field West of the woods to day. Got started, drilling again this afternoon. The field works exceedingly well and appears as though wheat might grow there. I have been cleaning ditches in the fields by McBrides. Went out to Dover this evening takeing ma with me Brought home a box of Guano from {illegible} W. S. {second page} September TUESDAY 8 1891 Finished drilling and furrowing out the field West of the woods to day; and are now ready to start in the field by the church. I have got done with puting up the cloverseed now to clean out ditces in another field. Mr Ferguson came this evening and after some surprise wheat for seed. He is staying over night still. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September WEDNESDAY 9 1891 Fred has been drawing and spreading manure on the field by the store. Sam has been working the other teem on the same field with the spring-tooth cultivator. I have been cleaning ditches most of the time in the field by McBrides. Got it about done. Had a short visit from our minister Rev John Saunders. Mr Ferguson left us this morning {second page} September THURSDAY 10 1891 Fred has continued to draw and spread manure on the front field to day. Sam has been working on same field with the spring-tooth while I have been ditching in the field west of woods. Mr Alexander Edwardson was here after seed wheat to day. Let him have ten bushells. Mr Moe was here to collect an old debt of Freds. He finally gave his note for four months and I endorsed it Amt $37.35 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September FRIDAY 11 1891 Sam went away to day, for good I suppose. He has taken a place to work on shares in Townsend. He had engaged Ed Aitkins to help us through seeding in his place. Fred has been drawing and spreading on the front field as usual, while I have, succeeded in geting the furrows all cleaned out & ditches dug & c. Have begun to help Fred with the manure and expect this to last us for a time. {second page} September SATURDAY 12 1891 Ed Aitkins has been ploughing in the field by Jim Challands again to day. Fred and I have been geting in the clover-seed. Which we have just got done in time as it is raining to night. Had three loads. Went out to Dover this evening takeing Maggie with me. Got caught in a heavy thunder shower on the way home very unexpectedly. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SUNDAY 13 1891 Took Maggie and Bertha with me to church this morning. Had an excellent discourse from our senior Minister Bro. John Saunders. His sermons are always sound and very practical. The text to day was, "ye are my witnesses saith the Lord, and the people whom I have chosen. One can scarcely consider this subject without proffit. So many faithful witnesses, for Christ have left their testimony as to his faithfulness. Shall we not add ours to the number Amen: {second page} September MONDAY 14 1891 Ed has continued to plough in the pea stubble field next Jim Challands; while Fred and I have been geting out manure from below the drivebarn to the field by the Church. We have succeeded in geting this field pretty well covered with manure as a top dressing. The weather is very fine for our work, the ground being just right for ploughing and harrowing down &c. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September TUESDAY 15 1891 Fred and I worked away to at geting out manure to day as usual. I had to help Thomas Jackson thresh this afternoon, at the Harris Ryerse place. When I got home tonight I found Mr Edmonson here after five bushells of seed wheat. The weather has been quite windy and cool to day. Rather too much so for building straw stacks. {second page} September WEDNESDAY 16 1891 Fred and I finished geting out manure from below the drive-barn to the front field. Got the field about half covered on the south side. of the Ed has been ploughing the field by Jim Challands as usual. He is geting well along with it. I have been digging out pine roots this afternoon in same field. Let Thomas Jackson have a bag of Velvet Chaff Wheat this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September THURSDAY 17 1891 Fred has been geting the front field by the store ready to sow, to day he has just got started drilling this evening. Ed has been ploughing in the fields by Jim Challands as usual I have been engaged at sundry jobs; but most of the time at geting out stumps. Went over to Mr Abercrombies this evening after some crabb apples. He generously gave me all I wanted for nothing {second page} September FRIDAY 18 1891 Ed Continued to plough in the field by Jim Challands to day as usual. Am thankful that this work is drawing to a close. Fred has been drilling in the front field by the store a shower came up at about five o'clock so he did not get quite done. I took Maggie to the train at Jarvis before noon. She went up to see her sister Sarah before removing to Toronto next Monday. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SATURDAY 19 1891 Ed has continued to plough in the field by Jim Challands to day. Fred finished drilling the front field by the store, and has also been able to run out some of the water-furrows, while I have been cleaning ditches &c myself. Went out to Dover this evening and while there paid up the ball. of my account with Mr Cayley for shoes & mending. Weather quite warm and wheat is growing fast {second page} September SUNDAY 20 1891 Took Ma and little Jim to Church with me to day. Our young minister Bro. Paterson preached to us from "I beseech you therefore brethren, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service His observations were excellent. Had also a proffitable waiting upon the Lord in our class meeting. After comeing home found that several of our sheep had been worried by dogs last night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September MONDAY 21 1891 Both Fred and Ed have been harrowing in the field by Jim Challands to day. Fred finished furrowing out the field by the store this forenoon however. I have been cleaning out ditches myself, in the same field. The warm moist weather is starting the wheat right up almost as soon as sown. While the earlier sown a is almost covering the ground. Buried the two lambs killed by doggs, to day. {second page} September TUESDAY 22 1891 Ed has been helping , Alexander Marr thresh for me to day. It has taken them all day. Fred has been drilling wheat in the field by Jim Challands most of the time to day. The field is in very good order for sowing. I have been exceedingly buisy as usual; but mostly at such work as don't seem to tell. For instance dressing the wounds of sheep, that have been worried by doggs &c. Have been ditching some too. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September WEDNESDAY 23 1891 Fred has about finished drilling the field by Jim Challands to day all except the W two hillsides near to the woods. Ed has been at work ploughing near. I have been helping James Hom thresh myself. The weather was pretty warm for the time of year, so I had a great time of it for perspiration Clothes ringing wet to night. I think that Mr Hom and us be even on the threshing now for this year. {second page} September THURSDAY 24 1891 Fred has kept on working at seeding in the field by Jim Challands to day. Ed has been helping Watler Austin thresh for me. I have been engaged at sundry jobs except this afternoon when I went down below Jarvis to see about makeing market for our four fat hogs. Think that it will be all right and will take them down in the morning Weather still very hot. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September FRIDAY 25 1891 Fred has finished sowing the two hillsides on West end of field by Jim Challands with Canadian Velvet Chaff wheat to day. It took two bushells and a half of seed. Ed has been helping Walter & to Artie Austin thresh for me. I went to Jarvis this forenoon with the four fat hogs. Recieved thirty four dollars for them. Cleaned up all my Jarvis debts with the money and had some to good. Went out to Dover this afternoon and did some setling up there to my great satisfaction. {second page} September SATURDAY 26 1891 Fred and I worked at moving a piece of fence south of old barn in the Ten-acre field, rebuilding and seeding the old fence row besides a wash-out along side, after ploughing. Got it mostly done by noon. Ed has been cleaning ditches in the field by Challand. The men have worked this afternoon also. While I went up to Leyndoch after Maggie. Had the usual tedious drive, stoped in Simcoe on the way, for an hour or so. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SUNDAY 27 1891 The weather continues very warm with cool nights. Did not leave Mr Fergusons to day, it being so very warm. This evning however, after it became cool, Maggie and I came home. Arrived at about midnight safely. Called at Florences on the way. It has not been a day devoid of Christian consolations for my meditations on Him have been Sweet. My soul hath rejoiced in Him who my strength and my stay. {second page} September MONDAY 28 1891 The men have been cleaning up wheat to day for market, most of the time. Took away my first load this afternoon. Sold it in Jarvis at ninety two and a half cents per Bu to Harrison. It fell short in weight 38 lbs. The men have been digging potatoes in the garden when not cleaning dr grain. There are indications of a decline in the price of wheat. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September TUESDAY 29 1891 Have taken two loads more of wheat to Jarvis to day. The men have been cleaning up for me of the time. A change in the weather has come at last. It is cool after all; and seems likely to keep so for a while. Th The wheat market suffered a still further decline and only ninety cents per Bu has been paid in Jarvis today. {second page} September WEDNESDAY 30 1891 The men have been cleaning up the ballance of our winter wheat this forenoon, This afternoon I took what we had to spare to Jarvis and sold at eighty seven cents two cents less than yesterday. We seem to be fortunate to have disposed of our wheat at a fair price before got down unreasonably. Ed Aitkings quit work to night for good. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October THURSDAY 1 1891 Fred finished cuting our fodder corn to day; besides helping me at other work some. Took a load of wheat up to Lynn Valley mill for Fred's bread and our own. Brought home some sixteen hundred pounds of oat-bran for winters feeding. Have engaged two sons of Mr Edmonds for that purpose. Maggie and I went out to Dover this evening {second page} October FRIDAY 2 1891 The threshers came this forenoon, and we got to work threshing at about ten-o'clock. It has taken us all day at our cloverseed, Only two hands besides ourselves have been helping us. Willie McBride and Walter Austin. The former I have to pay the money. Our Seed did not turn out as well as we thought it might having about nine bushells instead of the fifteen as we anticipated. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SATURDAY 3 1891 Our disagreeable dusty dirty job lasted us most of the day; or until three o'clock this afternoon. We had about eight bushells of Clover-seed, a something over eighty bushells of peas and nearly four hundred of oats or (390) Hands that have helped. W. McBride Tom Hom. Thomas Jackson, Walter Austin, Arthur Austin Jim Challand, together with Fred and I. It has been quite warm to day as well. {second page} October SUNDAY 4 1891 On account of not feeling well & pretty well tired out, we did not got out to Dover this morning as usual but stayed at home and went down to the little Plank Road church. We heard the young man Rev. Mr Laidman, and were quite pleased with his humble unassuming manner. Quite a Congregation were assembled at the little church. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October MONDAY 5 1891 Fred went over to help Jim Challand thresh this morning. has helped him a little over half a day Jim has promised to help us at something else we were not owing him and work. I went up the oat-meal mill after a load of bran this afternoon. Brought home something over sixteen hundred at ten dollars per ton. {second page} October TUESDAY 6 1891 Fred went over to help Mr Abercrombie thresh this morning. It did not take them long to get done. He has helped at digging potatoes &c the rest of the day. I took a load of oats up to the oat-meal mill this afternoon sold at twenty eight cents per bushell and laid it out in bran for Winter feeding. The weather has become quite cooler a heavy frost last night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October WEDNESDAY 7 1891 Fred and I got another load of grain cleaned up this forenoon ready for the mill. It rained however so that I did not get away with it, and is still raining at ten o'clock P.M. I happens that wheat as well as grass are in need of rain, so it comes just in time. We have found that our oats over run in weight this year at the rate of 26 Bu per hundred or therebouts {second page} October THURSDAY 8 1891 My old acquaintance and friend Wilson Porter Came this morning for some Talman Sweet apples. He gave me five dollars with an additional fifty cents to be remembered some other time; for sixteen bushells. I took a load of grain afterward up to the Lynn Valley mills for chopping &c. Brought home the same load afterwards with some slight changes. Mifs Emma Crysler stayed with us last night but went away again this morning. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October FRIDAY 9 1891 Fred has been diging potatoes most of the time to day. I took a load of grain for chop &c up to the Lynn Valley mill. The weather keeps remarkably fine as indeed it has been for some weeks. Wheat has become quite forward, and promises well for another year. The winter is before us however; and when that is passed we can tell some better. {second page} October SATURDAY 10 1891 Fred has been off to the Township show to day. I went this afternoon also and spent a half hour or so in the show. The day has been exceedingly fine and warm. The crowd was rather small however, and so was the number of exhibits apparently. One feature of the show was the number of money making games on the ground. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SUNDAY 11 1891 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing little Jim with me, the weather being rather cold and windy for Maggie and ma, to go. Had a proffitable waiting upon God, His presence being with us to own and to bless. Fred has just told us of a very serious accident from a run-away horse that has happened Mifs Isabel Austin this evening, on the back Concession by Mr Challands. The real extant of her injuries were not known {second page} October MONDAY 12 1891 Fred has been helping to day as usual. He has been gathering apples. I have been helping Thomas Jackson thresh at the Evans place on the side road where he had some peas in on shares. It took him most of the day to get done. Our first frost Came to night, that is, the first to injure tomatoes and other such tender plants & fruits. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October TUESDAY 13 1891 I have been helping Thomas Jackson thresh at his home again to day. It has taken about all day to get done. Fred has been picking apples as usual. The weather is becoming mild and quite dry. Winter wheat has about stoped growing; but perhaps it will be just as well in the end for the roots will get a deeper hold on the soil. {second page} October WEDNESDAY 14 1891 I went up to the show at Simcoe to day according to previous intentions. Took ma and Maggie with me. The show was an excellent - one both in quality of exhibits and in the attendence, a great crowd of people being present. Rain began falling about the middle of the afternoon which was a damper on things generally. Had dinner at Florences, with Unckle John's. The rain was not much after all. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October THURSDAY 15 1891 Have been exceedingly buisy to day - Fred and I. Our apples are occupying our utmost attention just now. We have a larger crop than we anticipated before we began gathering them. Maggie and I took a drive up to the Grange Hall this evening Were disappointed in our Grange meeting however for it was insufficiently attended - {second page} October FRIDAY 16 1891 Fred has been gathering apples to day as usual while I have been doing the same most of the time. Towards night Maggie and I went out to Dover to attend the harvest home festival in the townhall. After tea had been served speeches were delivered the Rev Mr Jackson of Simcoe, Rev David Chalmers of Cayuga and our own two ministers. Have been suffering from a cold of late. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SATURDAY 17 1891 Fred has been picking apples this afternoon. This forenoon we found it necessary to get up some wood and to fix up some fence along the wheat fields. I have been puting up some apples for Colver and Mrs Ainsley this afternoon. The weather is very fine and warm for this time of year and seems likely to remain so for a time at least. {second page} October SUNDAY 18 1891 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing Maggie with me. Our young minister preached to us, and very acceptably too. Bro. Paterson is a very promising young man, & will certainly make his mark other things being equal. Our renewal of tickets came to day, when our class meeting was a time of refreshing. Surely the best of all is God, is with us. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October MONDAY 19 1891 Fred has been packing apples again to day. I went down to the Dog's Nest after a load of apple barrels this morning. Brought home over forty in hopes that we might have apples to fill them. Have been gathering apples since most of the time. The weather still keeps warm and to night it is raining as indeed it has been at times thoughtout the past day. {second page} October TUESDAY 20 1891 It rained to day until after noon, but not heavy. This did not prevent the apple packers from coming and puting up apples. William Walls & his men did the job. Had twenty nine barrels besides a large quantity of culls and many good apples that were left. Fred has been working away to day as usual. Had an apple paring bee to night, on a small scale. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October WEDNESDAY 21 1891 Fred and I worke at cleaning up the barnyard this forenoon. This afternoon we have been takeing care of apples. Had a visit from my friend W. J. Carpenter's wife and family to day. The former was prevented from coming by an accident. The weather is quite mild and very pleasant for this time of year. {second page} October THURSDAY 22 1891 The weather has become cold at last, and winter seems not far off. Fred has been gathering Talman sweet apples to day, while, I have been geting some other kinds taken care of, besides doing sundry other jobs. Fred and I have been Cleaning up manure arround the barnyard, part ot the time lately. Our yard looks much better already. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October FRIDAY 23 1891 Have had Fred at work in the orchard to day as usual. I have been working there as well. It seems to take us a long time to get the apples taken care of; but it seems likely that we will get done before long now. Had our fist heavy frost last night, the ground being frozen quite hard this morning. {second page} October SATURDAY 24 1891 Fred has at last got to work at drawing manure to the ten-acre field. We are covering it from the West side. I have been working away as fast as possible at gathering apples. It seems as though the end of this job was also near. Sam McBride was here today and I settled up with him. Found his wages to amt to but little more than a hundred dollars instead of of our hundred and thirty owe. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SUNDAY 25 1891 Maggie and I went out to Church this morning, alone. Was rather surprised to find a funeral sermon being preached in our church by our senior minister. A seventeen year old daughter of Fred Martin had died suddenly and was being buried. As usual on Sunday a large crowd of people were in attendence. The weather keeps very fine {second page} October MONDAY 26 1891 Fred has been working at sundry jobs to day. He has had to repair the bulls stall for one thing. I went out to Dover with a load of apples this forenoon for Wallse's. Took another load out this afternoon, which made up the Compliment for this year. Had twenty nine barrels for them. The weather is quite mild and dry. There is some appearance of a change to night for Colder weather. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October TUESDAY 27 1891 I went out to Dover this forenoon with some apples for customers in Port Dover. Since Comeing home have been gathering garden stuff and some few remaining apples to keep from freezing. Fred has been working at sundry jobs. Our old house had a very narrow escape from burning to day. Fire caught in the roof from burning chimney, but was fortunately extinguished before much damage was done. {second page} October WEDNESDAY 28 1891 Fred has got to work drawing manure at last. We are cleaning up the Cow yard, and puting on the West end of ten-acre-field. I went down to Jarvis this forenoon after cheese money. Made some small purchases of damaged hardware where a store had lately burned, of nails, screws and sundry other articles. Went out to Dover after ma this afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October THURSDAY 29 1891 Fred has been working away at the manure drawing to day as usual. I worked this forenoon at repairing the roof of our dwelling where damaged lately by fire &c. This afternoon have been away trying to collect some money due for seed-wheat. Failed to get any however, although I expect my trip to be the means of it comeing us The weather is very fine at present. {second page} October FRIDAY 30 1891 I have been gathering a few scatering apples to day, when not doing other work. Maggie and my mother went to Willington Carpenters on a visit so I have been keeping house alone. Went to the Patrons Lodge this evening, and paid up my dues &c. Had a little disagreement with Lewis Bint about the wheat he bought of me. He thought my price was too high. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SATURDAY 31 1891 Fred has continued to get out manure to day to the ten-acre field. We began this time on the West end of the field and are covering the ground as we go. Took Mr Abercrombie out to the Council with me, but found that the council were not there. Wanted pay for our sheep that were killed by doggs, but of of course will have to wait awhile yet. {second page} November SUNDAY 1 1891 The weather was cold and windy to day- a cold North W. wind has been blowing Went up to the Quarterly Meeting however. Maggie and I ; at Woodhouse Chapel this time. Had a very interesting and proffitable season. Our own minister officiated as usual. Had dinner at Unckle Holmes Matthews after service. Attendence was unusually large notwithstanding the cold. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {duplicate of previous page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November MONDAY 2 1891 I went up to Simcoe this morning to pay out on mortgage & some other claimes. Was highly gratified to find, that the money in hand was nearly sufficient to meet all present obligations in Simcoe, so gracious has been the good Lord been to me this year. Came home by Woodhouse chappel where I attended the official Quarterly meeting before comeing home {second page} November TUESDAY 3 1891 Have had Fred at work geting out manure to day as usual. I have been gathering a tree of sweet apples which has taken me all day. The dry weather still continues it seems a good deal like an early approaching winter. We have been paring apples this evening, having quite a supply of that kind of fruit. The price of dried apples is rather low though. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November WEDNESDAY 4 1891 We have busied ourselves to day as usual I have been gathering apples for cider &c & Fred has been geting manure out on the ten acre field. He was drawn forty three loads so far and spread from the waggon. Have felt very thankful of late for the unexpected turn that matters have taken. It has been my privilege to pay more debts than common this Fall. {second page} November THURSDAY 5 1891 Fred has been ploughing in the ten-acre field to day for the first. We had quite a time geting our horses home from Mr Homs this morning where they had gone last night. I have been gathering cider apples th to day when not doing other work. Went to Jarvis this afternoon to get a cheese check cashed. Met with Unckle Robert Culver while there. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November FRIDAY 6 1891 Fred has kept on ploughing in the ten-acre field to day. While I have finished gathering cider apples. Went out to Dover this evening to see about some business matters. Was very glad indeed to find my note to Mr Ross settled by C Warren as per order. This places another difficulty out of the way. Surely the Good Lord has been "mindful of his covenant". {second page} November SATURDAY 7 1891 Ma and I started for Brantford this forenoon at about eleven o'clock PM A.M. We drove Kate & of course did not get along very fast. Arrived there at about sun-down. Found that Mr Hoyt who we were to visit had gone to British Columbia last spring. Instead of visiting where we intended we are staying over night at Mr Charley Smiths - a cousin of my mothers also. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SUNDAY 8 1891 My friend Charley Smith who is a veterinary surgeon invited me to accompany him in his professional visits this morning. I accepted his invitation and did not get to church until this evening when I accompanied Mr & Mrs Smith to to their church, the presbyterian. Have enjoyed the Sabbath very much in some ways, but not with the same kind of enjoyment as at other times. {second page} November MONDAY 9 1891 Ma and I left Brantford this morning at about eleven o'clock Gt Got to Waterford at about two this afternoon. Intended makeing a visit at James Holcomb, found them all away accept Day however, so we waited an hour or so, after which Mrs Holcomb came. Took dinner with her and Came home after six o'clock. Was thankful to find the folks all well and every thing in good order at home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November TUESDAY 10 1891 Rain Came to day in good earnest, so we have at last plenty of water and mud. Fred was able to plough part of the time however. I have been buisy as usual at sundry jobs of which there is no lack, I never expected to see the time when there is. We have been cleaning out the waggon house and puting away the implements &c {second page} November WEDNESDAY 11 1891 The rain last night and yesterday has left the roads quite muddy. Went to Jarvis this forenoon after doing sundry jobs. Got some money from R. Ivey on note to pay some ballance still due. While In Jarvis I settled up with Mr N. Parsons for threshing, and gave him a note for the amt due, some fourteen dollars, for Eleven Mos at 8 c. Went out to Dover this evening sold dried apples at {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November THURSDAY 12 1891 Having an invitation to take thanksgiving dinner with my unckle Robert Colver to day. We have taken the opportunity, to see them. Took ma and Maggie with the baby over with me, Found Mr & Mrs Gaye and David Sterling there and had a very pleasant visit. Was very much pleased with my Cousins that have almost grown up since I saw them last Roads rather muddy. {second page} November FRIDAY 13 1891 Have had Fred at work in the ten-acre field with the plough to day. He is geting it pretty well along. Went up to John Gilberts Ma and I . Had dinner there and drove up to Simcoe with Albert. Settled up with St Groff while there and paid Sime some twenty dollars. A change in the weather has apparently come at last, and it is now, rather wintry, with cold winds blowing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SATURDAY 14 1891 Fred has been takeing a hollowday-day to day. to make up for the last Thursday which was thanksgiving day. I have been working away at geting apples ready for the cider-mill, besides doing sundry other jobs. Had Sam McBride here this evening. Settled up with him by note for eighty three dollars and ninety five cts. The weather is rather Cold and wintry. {second page} November SUNDAY 15 1891 Went out to church this morning takeing Bertha and Maggie with me. Had an excellent discourse from our gifted young minister Bro. Paterson. on the "great and glorious promises". Felt greatly encouraged by what I heard to trust on. Had a proffitable waiting upon God in our Class, meeting also. Part of our family went down to the plank Road church this afternoon. Rain is falling again to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November MONDAY 16 1891 Was fortunate in geting a good early start this morning for the cider mill, Got the cider made and home again before two o'clock. Did not feel satisfied with the work done at Mr Paskin's mill however, the yield of cider was altogether too small. At least one third less than it should have been; or so I thought. Rain has been falling nearly all the afternoon, and the weather is quite warm. {second page} November TUESDAY 17 1891 Fred and I were not able to work out of doors this forenoon much, so we have been cleaning out the Drive-barn and puting away implements &c. This afternoon he has been ploughing again in the ten-acre field while I have been cleaning ditches in the same field. The weather has been rapidly geting colder since noon and to night it seems that Winter is close at hand. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November WEDNESDAY 18 1891 We intended to have killed our hoggs to day, but owing Cold stormy weather thought best to put it off another day. Went out to Dover to settle some small matters. While there was told that Col Walker Powell, and his wife were down. Soon found Mrs P at the Meade House and enjoyed a short visit with her very much. Saw the Colonel a few minutes also Would not have known either one, so much have they changed. {second page} November THURSDAY 19 1891 Have been killing hoggs to day. Got nearly all done this forenoon. Mr James McBride has been helped us. This afternoon I went out for Dover to take a couple of small hogs to Mr Barrell. One of them weighed 102 lbs & the other 108. Am always thankful when this job is done. Am especially so this year owing to the state of our feed supply. Am fattening two hoggs more However. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November FRIDAY 20 1891 Have been exceedingly buisy to day, Mostly at geting meat cut up and salted. This afternoon Maggie and I have been geting celery put away for winter &c. Fred has been up to Mr {illegible} helping him kill hogs to day. He got home for the chores to night however. Maggie and I have been makeing preparations for a visit to her Father's home to morrow all being well. {second page} November SATURDAY 21 1891 Maggie and I started from home this morning at about nine or half past nine o'clock to visit her Father's home. Arrived at my unckle Henry Olds about noon noon and had dinner with him and his kind family, renewing our friendships. Traveled in the rain from unckle Henry's to Wyecombe. Got through all right however and found my wife's father and mother well. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SUNDAY 22 1891 Rain has been falling most of the time to day especially about time to go to church. {illegible} and I have been stoping at Mr Fergusons through {illegible}. It has been a day of blessing for the Good Lord has been with us. How often can we realize though it be in a small measure that our conversation is in {illegible} But whence also we look for the Lord Jesus. {second page} November MONDAY 23 1891 Rain continued to fall nearly all day. The result is that Maggie and I are storm bound. Did not think best to go home in the rain. Have been enjoying my visit with Mr and Mrs Ferguson to day very much. Am much gratified to realize that my wife's father and mother are Christians with whom I have had sure great comfort in conversing about the Divine life &c &c. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November TUESDAY 1891 Maggie and I started from her fathers at Wyecombe this morning at about nine. Stoped at my unckle Daniel Olds in Simcoe for dinner. Had a nice visit with them and got home at about four P.M. Arrived home all right about six o'clock finding all well and everything all well right. Feel much benefited both of us by our long visit with my wifes parents. {second page} November WEDNESDAY 1891 Fred and I have been geting our axes and saws sharpened this forenoon and this afternoon have been cuting wood out and geting some home from the woods. I went down to Wallse's this evening and saw the new bridge at Smith's, on the way. It is the first Iron bridge in the township and will cost some 280$ without abutment. The weather has been quite windy to day though rather moderate in temperature. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November THURSDAY 26 1891 I went over to the council this morning to see about geting pay for sheep killed by doggs a couple o months ago. Took Mr Abercrombie along with me for witness. Had a baptism to day at our house by our Minister Rev. John Saunders. Our first-born Inez Mildred, and my friend W.J. Carpenters Infant son Theodore Augustus. Our daughter was just one year old to day. I did not get home until about four o'clock myself. {second page} November FRIDAY 27 1891 Fred has been ploughing to day in the ten-acre field. He got all done but finishing which would take about a half a day. I have been engaged very buisily geting potatoes put away for winter this forenoon & this afternoon at cleaning ditches in the ten-acre-field. Snow has been falling this afternoon though not very fast. It seems likely to keep on all night however, or longer. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SATURDAY 28 1891 Snow Came last night and yesterday, about six inches in depth. The weather seems to be turning colder, ever since the snow ceased falling. Fred has been geting the bob-sleighs repaired up for use to day, while I have been working as hard as possible to get our apples put away for Winter. Did not succeed in geting them all safe to night either and it is very cold. {second page} November SUNDAY 29 1891 On account of inclement weather we did not go to church to day either morning or evening. Our chores take up a considerable portion of even the Sabbath day at this time of year. Cannot say that my experience religiously speaking is quite satisfactory owing most no doubt to increase application to business through the week. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November MONDAY 30 1891 Fred has been repairing our hind bob-sleigh to day. He has but in three new knees and made new {illegible} and tongue. I have been picking over apples and doing some other necessary work. Have just passed our first cold snap. It appears to be about over now from present indications. The ground is still covered with snow however. {second page} December TUESDAY 1 1891 I have been to mill to day takeing a grist of chop with me and a small grist of wheat. Could not get the grist in time so I left a part and brought home a load of bran from the oat-mill. The weather has moderated greatly and the covering of snow had almost disappeared in places. Fred has been geting some wood cut in the woods and a load up this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December WEDNESDAY 2 1891 I went up to mill this forenoon after a grist taken yesterday and part of a load of bran for winter feeding. Got along nicely with my big load, although the road was begining to get soft. The snow is still melting and Fred has been able to plough again this afternoon in the ten-acre field. Had only about a half days work left there before winter set in. {second page} December THURSDAY 3 1891 Have been exceedingly busy to day at sundry jobs. To help along a nice warm shower has come to night which has taken the little snow about all off the frost out of the ground. Went out to spend the evening at the Parsonage takeing ma and my wife with the baby with me. Spent a very pleasant evening with our friends. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December FRIDAY 4 1891 On account of rain last night and this forenoon, Fred and I were not able to do much out of doors this forenoon. I got a small load of apples ready myself, however for my Unckle George Matthews and took them out to his family this afternoon. Mr James Bublin was buried today at 72 years of age. Called at Mr Barrets on the way home to night. {second page} December SATURDAY 5 1891 I went up to the oat-meal mill this forenoon for a ton of Dust. The roads were in a rather bad condition so I did not bring quite a ton. The price still remains the same viz - ten dollars per ton for bran & six for dust. Fred has been cuting wood and doing chores as usual. Have had a heavy wind storm to day - last night and yesterday. It is moderating to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SUNDAY 6 1891 Went out to meeting again this morning as usual takeing Maggie and Bertha with me. Had the usual instructive and proffitable discourse from our minister Rev John Saunders. Subject today, "They shall speak together of the majesty of thy kingdom and talk of the power &c". A leading thought was that all men go to their place, according to their natural order. If they choose to do wickedly, their clerical house is to be with the wicked. If well, their dwelling will be with the righteous. {second page} December MONDAY 7 1891 Fred and I have been cuting and geting up wood from the woods most of the time to day. The weather is still very mild and pleasant excepting when stormy. It seems in fact as though we were likely to have another open winter. Wheat looks beautiful and green, almost as though it was still growing. But it covers the ground, mostly in every field. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December TUESDAY 8 1891 Fred and I have been geting out manure from the west cow stable, puting it on the gardens. I have been buisy {illgible} loads fixing up or rather repairing at gates and doors around the barn &c. Went down to Will. Corbets this evening to get some coal-oil for Fred's. He is sect. for the Patrons and is selling or rather dibling out oil and some other kinds of goods for the Lodge. {second page} December WEDNESDAY 9 1891 Fred and I have been working to day as yesterday and are likely to get both garden patches manured and ploughed, before Winter, judging from present appearances. We are still engaged about half of our evening at peeling apples for drying. It has become rather an irksome task mostly on account of the small remuneration we are likely to receive. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December THURSDAY 10 1891 Fred and I have been geting out manure from behind the barn to day, puting it on the garden patches. He has also ploughed the piece accross the lane from his house. Had a visit from My cousin Mifs Alice Colver to day also Mifs McPherson who came with her. Took Ma and Maggie up to Clarke's to spend the evening. He was off singing for a tea meetin at Nanticoke, but we had a nice visit. {second page} December FRIDAY 11 1891 The roads having dried up somewhat I went up to the oat-meal-mill after a load of bran to day. Got along nicely & brought home over a ton. This makes more than five ton and a half laid in for Winter feeding this Fall . Fred has been drawing manure to the front garden patch to day from behind the barn. The weather is bright and beautiful at present. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SATURDAY 12 1891 Fred has continued to draw manure to the front garden patch to day. It is our intention to get it ploughed as well as manured this fall if possible. I have been helping Fred about loading and between times have found opportunity to repair the cow stables besides sundry other jobs. Ma and Maggie went out to Dover this afternoon on a shopping excursion &c &c. {second page} December SUNDAY 13 1891 Went out to Dover this morning as usual takeing, Ma and Bertha with me. Our old friend and brother Daniel Wooley of Port Ryerse out of our local preachers officiated. Never listen to the brother without proffit. Was especialy benefited to day. The weather is still delightful and the roads about as good as in Summer. Have been unusual buisy this afternoon doing Chores, Fred being away. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December MONDAY 14 1891 Fred and I have continued to work away at geting out manure to the front garden as usual. I have found repairing to be done still, to day at sundry places around the barn and cow shed's. The fine weather has apparently come to an end for the present & rain has set in from the North East, this afternoon. Our old friend Mifs Em Walls was married last Wednesday to a minister Rev E. E. M. Kemp. {second page} December TUESDAY 15 1891 Fred got started this morning at ploughing the front garden, but owing to thr rain had soon to turn out. So we have been engaged at wet weather jobs altogether to day. It realy seems a convenience to have a wet day occasionaly in order to this class of work out of the way. R Weather still keeps almost like Summer and the rain like a summer shower. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December WEDNESDAY 16 1891 A change has come at last in the weather and instead of summer we are having a cold North West wind with a prospect of Winter in earnest. Fred has been ploughing the front garden patch to day. He got all ploughed the other side of the berry bushes &c. I have been very buisy at different jobs. Went around the wheat fields this forenoon to see if any water was standing &c {second page} December THURSDAY 17 1891 Fred and I have got in a lot of pea straw this forenoon from a stack in the barnyard. This afternoon we have been cuting some wood along the creek on this side, mostly drift wood. Had unckle John and Aunt Lydia Matthews to spend the evening with us it being a long time sonce they came for that purpose. Weather is quite Cold again and wintry. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December FRIDAY 18 1891 Fred has as usual been geting up some wood, mostly old rails from the lower orchard fence, and a number of other jobs besides. I went down to Mr Walter Parsons to get my cheese check and from there to Jarvis this forenoon. We all went to down to William Wallse's this evening to make them a short visit. Emma has lately made a break and Got Married to a Methodist preacher Rev Mr Kemp. {second page} December SATURDAY 19 1891 Fred has been engaged a a variety of jobs to day, it being my duty to go to Port Dover for various things. While there paid our taxes for the year, which amounted to sixty one dollars. Handed the money to W. Cayley who promised to give it to Mr James Doan the collector. The weather has been very fine even Spring like. The roads also are geting as fine as ever. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SUNDAY 20 1891 Maggie and I went out to the Port this morning to attend church. Our young Bro Paterson officiated in his usual way. His text was the first Chap of II Kings Ist ver. We always listen with much pleasure and proffit to this young man . Our Class-meeting was also a time of blessing, the Good Lord being with us. The beautiful warm weather still continues. Called to see Mrs McWade on our way home. She lies very near death's door. {second page} December MONDAY 21 1891 Fred and I have been working most of the time to day at cuting wood and geting it ready to draw. The weather continues fine and seems as though it might continue so for some time to come, Not like Winter but like Spring. We have just prepared our first batch of fowl for the season for the market. Have not been very successful this season in raising any thing in that line. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December TUESDAY 22 1891 Fred has been cuting wood alone to day and doing chores, while I have been out to the Port on various errends. Brought home a quarter of beef for Fred besides setling up with Mr Edmondson and doing a a lot of other business. The weather has continued to get warmer and rain has fallen in occasional showers. Met with Douglas Buckwell in Mr Skeys office. Have not see him since I was a school boy, and would not have recognized him. {second page} December WEDNESDAY 23 1891 Fred went to Simcoe to day on his own account with Jim Challand. It has taken nearly the whole of my time to get the stock taken care of. Rain has been falling most of the day, so that we could not have worked out of doors anyway. It seems now as though we would soon see a green Xmas. Some of the fields look almost as green as in Summer, especialy the wheat. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December THURSDAY 24 1891 Rain has continued to fall a good share of the time to day, and keeps as warm as ever. Fred got up some wood this forenoon in the rain for we seem to get out in spite of the rainy weather. Worked at repairing the old wheel-barrow awhile to day. Took Bertha out to Dover to spend her hollowdayes. Maggie went along with me also, and while there made some small purchases of Christmas goods. {second page} December FRIDAY 25 1891 It is indeed true that Christmas comes but once a year of all occasions the most memorable. Took dinner at home - Fred and his family being away. Had unckle John Matthews and and his family to take dinner with us. Even A.S. Rose got here, to day from Chicago for a late dinner. He visits his family for two or three days. The weather has been exceeding ly warm and roads quite mudy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SATURDAY 26 1891 It is just two years ago to day Since we were married, Maggie and I. The weather has been almost exactly the same to day as two years ago. Fred and I cut wood this forenoon, and this afternoon he has actualy been ploughing in the garden, something we are seldom able to do the day after Christmas. {second page} December SUNDAY 27 1891 On account of the almost impassible state of the roads we did not go out to church to day. Have tried in my weak way to improve the passing moments of the Holy day. Cannot say that I am satisfied with the result thereof. The many duties of stock and the family, particularly of takeing care of the child seem to prevent a right application of the mind to any matter either spiritual or temporal. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December MONDAY 28 1891 Fred and I got in our first two loads of straw for the horses this forenoon. We have been feeding hay until now, and hope to have enough left for a couple of months spring feeding. I have had a time hunting up turkeys this afternoon. Found out old gobbler shut up at Cort. Austins and the old hen at Hom's. Got them home and found ourselves two turkeys short after all. Weather much warmer. {second page} December TUESDAY 29 1891 Fred and I killed and dressed our two remaining fating hogs. Had Jim Challand to help us for a half hour or so, one of our pigs being rather heavy. I went out to Dover this afternoon partly to take a pail of butter for express to my sister. Rain has been falling most of the day, particularly this afternoon. Had a disagreeable experience with my neighbour James Hom with refference to a couple of our turkeys that we have lost lately. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December WEDNESDAY 30 1891 Fred has been working away at triming apple trees and at cuting & geting up wood this afternoon. Our Anual School Meeting came of this forenoon. Had a rather anxious time owing to a failure of our trustee to do their duty. We succeeded in geting a new one appointed in the person of Robert Ross which it is hoped will correct the present unsatifactory state of things in time. {second page} December THURSDAY 31 1891 Fred has been triming trees in the orchard most of the time today. I went down to Jarvis on foot, the roads being very bad. Succeeded in geting money of Ivey and Allen to nearly take up a note of S. Kitchens, which I sent away by draft at once to Windsor. The amt. sent was $200.00. The Lord has been gracious to me, thoughout this year. This last token of His favour has taken away another cause of anxiety, for a time at least. </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed