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John D McFarlane I dont know where Duncan is living I paid Simpsons account against C Black " 19 a very fine day we were at the Church Mr Turnbull preached a fine Sermon it is fine wheeling " 20 we had heavy rain last night very windy today got cold at noon and hard frost the Boys cleaned up some Spring Wheat for seed 9 B " 21 this is a very cold morning 18 above zero got stormy in the afternoon and cold I was at the Post Office �" 22 this is a fine cleare day the Boys are chopping in the afternoon James Scott and Wife was here on a visit 1890 Jan 23 this forenoon got very stormy for a while then it got a fine afternoon we had John Smith helping us to kill a Steer " 24 this is a fine clear day I went down to the Annual meeting of the Insurance Company I was elected President the boys was chopping " 25 a fine day but windy Robert went to Guelph got 500 lb of Bran $2 75 500 lb small wheat for to chopp for the Pigs at Goldies paid $3 Mrs & William Gilfillan was here on a visit I went to Mrs Donald Campbells funeral " 26 a fine day got soft and rained some in evening " 27 a fine day I went in to Guelph with a hide 54 lb got $1 25 I paid Brill $10 8 for a pig for Mrs Black paid Guthrie & Watt $16 Mrs Black account with them Robert went the Arkell Mill with 15 bags to chopp 5 bags Wheat 10 Oats " 28 this is a very fine clear day Robert started to haul Dung with the wagon to the B lott " 29 a fine day white frost in the morning soft in the evening I cutt up the hind quarters of the Beef and salted hams " 30 this is a fine mild day very warm and oppen for this season no snow of any conciquance good roads 1890 Jan 31 this is a fine day the roads are very soft it rained this morning and thawed all forenoon I was at a meeting of Insurance at Aberfoyle Feb 1 it frezed hard this morning the roads are very rough it is cold Robert James & Lizzie went in to Guelph on the train I sold a cow to Dick King " 3 this is a fine Soft day it rained some last night the road are very Soft and slushey Edward went up to Dick Kings with the old white Cow I sold to him for $35 Donald Bell came down �from Bells corners on Saturday he went down to Milton tonight I paid him $20 I am owing him $80 yet he dont want it just now all paid now Jan 31 Robert went up to the Mill with 10 bags to chop mix Feb 4 this day dull and misty rained and frezed in the forenoon it was soft in afternoon rained in the evening I went over to Mr Alexander Smiths Funeral " 5 this day is terable windy soft and muddy in the morning got very cold hard frost before night " 6 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle got farmer Shod at Bickleys he has not been Shod this winter before " 7 this morning is raw with east wind were cutting straw Oats & hay in the forenoon 1890 Feb 7 I went to the Aberfoyle Hall to the fire Insurance Annual meeting it was an Ajurned meeting it got to be very stormy in the afternoon the road were very rough " 8 a fine morning got stormy and cold before noon I went to Guelph with Mother with the Buggie " 9 we went to Church with the cutter " 10 a fine day Robert got Sick with La Grippe " 11 this is a very fine day white frost in the morning I went with Mother down to Mrs Gilfillans then to Mrs Woods to see them " 12 this is a fine day the Rev Mr McKinley and Christene McKinzie was here to visit us he was Preaching in our Church last Sabath " 13 this is a very fine day the sun is strong the sleighing is gone I was down at the Post Office I sent away a letter to D Guthrie MPP to Toronto Lizzie is laid up with La Grippe Robert James has ben down with it all week " 14 it has rained nearly all day light and cold just above freezind point �" 15 a fine day we went to Guelph Bought 635 lb screenings paid $3.81 1010 lb Bran $54 or $11 per ton {scen} $12 1890 Feb 17 this day is cold a raw east wind Robert got laid up again he got cold this forenoon Mother is very sick with the la Grippe she was very bad last night " 18 very raw and foggie east wind I went down to Taylors got Jennie shod 2 new shoes good wheeling " 19 this is a fine day got cold in the evening and windy " 20 this is a very cold day very windy and stormy some times but not much snow it rained some last night Fielding & McLairin was here we got a cady of tea 11 lb we are to pay 45 cts if we like it when they come back Edward & Donald Bell started to cutt ice " 18 Donald Bell went up to the Mill with 15 bags to chop 6 of screenings 9 of Oats " 21 this day is cold and stormy a little drippel of snow " 22 this is a fine day not very cold we went to Guelph with five lambs I sold to Barber they weighed at home 582 lb at Guelph scales 540 lb $29 70 or 5 1/2 cts per lb " 24 this day is warm and soft the sleighing is done I went to Guelph with Robert James to See Dr Ketting he is very bad with his throat " 25 this day is very soft it rained all morning Donald went up for Maggie Murray Lizzie is sick 1890 Feb 26 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph for Dr Keatting Mother Lizzie & Robert is sick then I went over to Joseph Smiths sale " 27 the weather is foggy and dull I went out to McIntyres with the Buggie wheel to get fixed " 28 this day is very dull and soft it rained last night Donald Bell went up to the Arkell Mill with a grist of 16 B 50 lb of Wheat �March 1 this is a cold and windy day a great change since yesterday I went to Guelph to see the Doctor and got more medesine " 3 this is a fine morning had some flurries of snow in the afternoon yesterday was very cold Donald Bell went over to Blacks Mill for a load of sawdust he went for one on Saturday we have to pay 50 cent a load Mrs Gilfillan was here on a visit " 4 we had some Snow in the forenoon Jane came up from Campbelvile to see Mother I went down to Aberfoyle got home the Buggie wheel from McIntyrs got a new rim and a spoke paid $2.20 " 5 a very cold day ten below zero I went to Guelph got 100 lb oat meal for $2 4 gal coal oil @ 70 cts 1890 Mar 6 cold clear frost the coldest morning this winter got all the ice in good ice " 7 clear frosty weather sent up two steers to David King he bought for $60 " 8 a fine clear day the Sun is strong I went in to Guelph to gett the float of the tank fixed I bought 2 Bushels 20 lb of clover seed paid $4 per B $8.34 got three piles 50 cts " 9 a fine day at Church Mr Bradly preached " 10 a fine forenoon a little snow in the afternoon we got our firewood cutt with the saw " 11 this day is very soft a little rain and foggey Donald went up to the with 16 bags to chop 6 bags of Peas and 8 of Oats and 2 of Barley I bought 16 Bushels of Peas from Archy McKenzie paid 55 cts per B " 12 very soft and dull rained nearly all day light " 13 a fine day but very muddy the roads are terable I went up to Wilcocks Sale and the Postoffice " 14 a fine morning a little frost but it got very muddy a little flurry of snow in the afternoon " 15 this day is cold the roads are very rough Robert and me went down to Mrs Gilfillans for some Peas 20 B. 34 lb paid 53 cts per B �1890 March 17 this morning is cold I went in to Guelph for to draw some money out of the Bank for John Little I sent a check for $50 to him " 18 this is a fine day mild I went to Mrs J swartenbergers Funeral I then went down to Moriston with some Harness to Scotts to fix collers " 19 this is a fine mild day Edward was at Archie McKenzies cutting wood Robert went down to Campbelvile with a load of Sawdust for Christ Little Donald Bell started work " 20 a fine day I went over to J Irwins sale the roads are very muddy " 21 I went out to the Post office the road are terable " 22 it frezed last night the roads are very rough I went in to Guelph with Mother and some Butter got 19 cts 14 1/2 lb the roads are soft " 24 it is cold rough roads Gillfillans was here " 25 this day is soft it rained all forenoon Robert and me went down to the Aberfoyl with 12 bags of Oats to chopp then we went down to Morriston for some harness we were getting fixed and a pair of new halters with stems and bits paid $3 29 for the halters $2 49 for the others 1890 March 25 we bought a sett of iron harrows from Taylor the Blacksmith I have to pay him $13 in the fall got a shoe on Doll " 26 this morning is some blustry a little snow Robert went up to Gilchrists to help to kill pigs Edward went to J Smiths bee sawing wood Mother and me went up to Mr Murrays on a visit I paid him $2 for 2 cows to his Bull " 27 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with Lizzie it is the Easter fatt Cattle fair "28 this is a terable stormy a terable high wind all last night and today blowd and snowed al day �" 29 this is a fine day great drifts of snow on the roads I went to Guelph with the Buggie and Donald Bell I paid him $30 he got a new Suit of cloths I had 14 1/2 lb of Butter got 21 cts " 31 this is a very fine day we killed 9 little pigs Duncan Gilchrist was helping us 19 Donald Bell comenced to work the April 1 we went in to Guelph with some pork 8 pigs I Sold them to McHardy for $5 80 they weighed 1045 lb $59.69 and one for John Little it weighed 1890 April 3 this is a fine day frost in the morning I was out to the Postoffice the roads are very bad " 4 this is a fine warm day the Boys are splitting fire wood " 5 this is a fine day we went to Guelph Mother had Some Butter got 22 cts eggs 10 cts the roads are terable rough in the morning and very soft and muddy in the afternoon I drew Mrs Stewarts interest out of the Bank. $183 75 and sent it to her by express to Port Huron I renued her Debenture for three years " 6 a fine day we were at Church "7 this is a fine day after the rain last night I went down to Aberfoyl to Taylors got Jess shod new shoes paid $1 60 got some hems fixed then I went down to Moriston the Boys got all the wood split " 8 this morning is very wett rained till 10 Oclock it was a fine afternoon fixing fences Edward started to Sow the clover on the fall wheat " 9 this is a fine warm forenoon it got very windy afternoon cold near night I went with mother out to David Woods to visit after he got married the ewes comenced to Lamb 10 this day is cold got Fannie shod at Bickleys 1890 April 12 this is a very fine warm day we went to Guelph with some Butter got 20 cts I bought 1 Bushel of timothy seed paid $2 25 the Sow went to Beatties Boar yesterday she had 12 pigs on the 1st of April they are all dead she laid on them �" 13 this is a very warm day the roads are drying fine we were at Church " 14 this is a fine day but cold the men are ploughing the back field Robert comenced to plough on Fridy the 11th sod we went down to Aberfoyle got the colt shod at Taylors I went to Morriston " 16 this is a fine day Edward rolled the fall wheat John Little came up from Toronto today " 17 a fine day frost at night I went with John Little to Guelph he Bought a Sett of Buggie harness and a light gig the cows are all calved 6 " 18 a fine day Robert Sowed 8 acrs of Barley 15 Bushels in the Back field cold in the evening " 19 a fine day but very hard frost in the morning Robert sowed 4 Bushels of spring wheat we went to Guelph with 8 bags Potatoes got 55 cts per bag from Carter we bought over 800 lb. of Salt paid at the rate of $5 25 per ton 1890 April 20 a fine warm day we were at Church Mr Law preched " 21 a very fine day the ground is drying fast Robert is ploughing sod back in the big flatt field for Peas we sowed some salt on the spring Wheat Mr Leagat came down from Guelph Township for seed Barley 50 B 12 lbs got 44 cts per B $22.10 " 22 this is a very fine warm day Robert finished sowing the spring wheat 12 bushels and 3 1/2 Bushels Oats I was fixing the old rollor I went to Bichleys to get a bolt for the rollor Donald is gangplowing " 23 this is a fine growing day had a fine shower in the forenoon Robert is ploughing Donald is gangplowing 24 it is quite cool Robert sowed 9 Bushels of Barley in the field at the creek I went down to Morriston got a landside for the Watson Hill Plow paid $3 to Elfner the Blacksmith Barley 24 B sown " 25 this day is coold frost in the morning Robert sowed 10 Bushels of Oats in the field at the creek and Sowed some Peas in the Big field next it �" 26 this morning was cold east wind Robert sowe Sowed 20 1/2 Bushels of Peas they got a bag of Peas 2 B from Archy McKenzie Lizzie went to Guelph on the train 1890 April 26 it started to rain about 2 Oclock very light for 2 hours then it rained heavier after " 28 this is a fine day the men are Gangplowing the land is wett back in the flatts Edward went to the Mill with 12 bags of Oats to choap he went up to Arkell then he had to go to the Aberfoyle Mill " 29 this morning is wett it rained all forenoon fine in the afternoon the Boys are diging post holes in the Afternoon " 30 this is a fine day dull sometimes looks like rain the flats are too wett to work D was clenning out some of the ditches the other Boy are at the fence putting in posts I planted some onions we put the youg sow to Beatties Boar May 1 this day is very cold the Boys are gangplowing " 2 Robert Sowed the little field on this side of the creek in Oats 8 bushels then started to Sow the big flatt field next the side road " 3 sowed some oats " 5 the boys is plowing sod for peas Edward wen down to Taylors with a wagon wheel to get filled 1890 May 6 Robert finished Sowing the Oats in the big flatt field next the road 26 B " 7 this is a fine day frost at night Robert sowed near 7 bushels of peas we got 6 Bushels today from A McKenzie and 2 before that is 8 Bus I went in to Guelph to the fair I was at the Creamera meeting at the Town Hall I bought 25 lb of oilcake at Flewrs sowed 2 8 B Peas " 8 a fine day the men comenced to plow the sod for some oats Edward got home the wheel " 9 this day is dull and cold the Boys are plowing and rolling we were down to Margaret Blacks funeral she got drowned in the Spring behind the house it rained in the evening �" 10 this is a very wett and cold day Lizzie and me went in to Guelph with the Buggie and Some Butter got 18 cts and 10 cts for eggs Edward took in a load of Potatoes 16 bags got 46 cts per bag it was a very disagreable day to be out " 11 this is a fine day frosty in the morning at Church " 12 a fine day till 4 Oclock then it rained some till night Mother and Me were down to Campbelvile the Boys are picking stones away back in the back 1890 May 13 this is a fine warm day the Boys are picking stones off the hay I was going round with Mr Harcort to get Patrons for the Creamery " 14 this is a fine warm day Robert and me went out to the Town Hall Aberfoyle to the Guthrie meeting of Reformers I was Chairman " 15 this is a fine day but cold in the evening I went up to the Agricultural College about the Creamery a Meeting of the Committee of management we dined with Mr Mills the President " 14 I went up to the Arkell Mill with 12 bags to chopp " 16 Donald comenced to Gangplow the Potatoes & turnip " 17 this is a very cold day cold wind from the N west I went in to Guelph with Mother with Butter got 16 cts at the Royal eggs 10 cts Robert finished sowing the Oats back in the flatts they have been wett kept us back Sowed about 4 Acrs 6 B sowed 53 1/2 Bushels of Oats in all 26 1/2 B Peas " 18 this morning is raw and cold rained in the afternoon " 19 a fine day we put up a new fence back the lane back of the creek in the forenoon then the men started to hall dung back for the Potatoes " 20 Mr & Mrs Amos and Maggie came on a visit from Galt 1890 May 21 this morning was a very white frost a fine day after Boys at the Dung Mr & Mrs Amos went down to there son Georges a Man came here with Spectecals Mother & Mrs Amos �bought a pair each paid $2 each he wanted $2 50 each I bout a pair of the same kind for $1 50 and my old glases he alowed 50 cts for them " 19 the young sow went to Beatties Boar the second time " 22 this is a very fine day the Boys started to Plant the Potatoes I went down with Jennie the Colt to Taylors got her shod on the front feet 23 this turned out a fine day after the rain we had a terable heavy rain this morning the flats are all floodid I went with Mother to Peter Laings childs Funeral the Boys finished Planting the Potatoes 1 1/2 Acrs 5 bags Beauty of Hebron 5 bags Early rose 6 Bags Eliphant " 24 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with some Butter got 16 cts at the Royal Robert & Donald went down to Milton Jane came up with her Children " 25 it rained a lot after 11 Oclock nearly all afternoon " 26 a fine day Jane went home we have had a lott of visitors 4 girls from Guelph Jane and her family since saturday 1890 May 26 this is a fine day I went down to Morriston " 27 a fine day Robert is Plowing sod they started to gather Cream we give our Cream " 28 a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 B 50 lb at home 40 B 40 lb at Goldies it only weighed 55 lb to the Bushel got 90 cts $36 60 the price of standerd wheat is $1 per B " 29 this is a very fine warm day every thing is growing fine we washed the sheep Robert is Plowing sod Dolald & Edward at the dung " 30 it rained some in the forenoon I went to Church with Mother it is the fastday " 31 this day is very warm we went in to Guelph with some Butter got 16 cts then we went down to the Church June 1 a fine day we went to Church it is the Sacrament Sabath �" 2 a fine day we went to Church then I got Jennie shod in the front feet " 3 this day was very warm till near the evening then it rained Robert sowed some corn 3 1/2 Bushels " 4 we had a terable thunder and lightning 1890 June 4 and rained last night then we had a very heavy shower in the Afternoon I went to Guelph fair I bought a pair of Gaiters for myself paid $2 25 a pair for Mother paid $2 50 a pair sheep shears paid 75 cts " 5 a fine day very warm we had a terable storm of thunder and lightning and rain the flats are all floodid this is the Election for Member of Parlement for the Local house Donald Guthrie got Electid by 650 of a Majority " 6 a fine day till about 4 Oclock then we had a couple of showers Donald is Plowing the turnip land Robert sod I went over to Mr George Thomas{small superscript occurs} the Dentist with Lizzie to gett 2 teeth puled " 7 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with Lizzie she was at Doctor Kettins she is not very well " 9 this is a fine warm day very close and warm I went down with Mother to Malton to see Susan and her family they are all well " 11 a fine morning dull we came home from Malton we had a terable thunder storm comeing home we were out all the time of it down in Esquesing 1890 June 12 a fine growing day we got the turnip land all ready " 13 this day is dull and warm Edward and Donald Bell went over to the Lake Some Picknick I gave Dan Hume 30 cents to put on a gate at his Pond " 14 this is a fine warm day I went in to Guelph with Mother and Lizzie to see the Doctor I put Jess the mare to P {Beiners} Horse Tarry Bob $15 to insure a foal I paid one Dolar at the time of Service I bought 4 lb of Parisgreen Paid 30 cts per lb one hundred Cabage 25 cts �" 15 a fine warm day at Church P McLaren Preached " 16 this day is warm Donald is harrowing the turnip land " 17 very warm Robert comenced to Drill for turnips " 19 we had a big showr in the forenoon " 18 this is a fine day a little cooler started to sow the Turnips we have ben fixing up the Lane back to the Railroad " 20 this is a fine warm day finished sowing the Turnips 5 acres " 21 this morning soft it rained some I went to Guelph with Lizzie Donald Bell took the Pett and left the Councilors lett a job out the swamp " 22 this was a fine day at Church Mr Wilson Preached (1890) June 23 this day is very hot and close very little air we went to Rockwood with the wool 141 1/2 lb 46 lb of fine wool at 24 cts 95 1/2 lb of long wool at 21 cts half cash half goods $31.9 " 24 this is a very warm day the Mare Doll foaled this morning the foal is weake it cant stand we comenced to work the statute labour Edward and the team and Myself I am pathmaster Robert was attending the mare and foal " 25 another warm day we were at the roads " 26 Robert is ploughing Dolls foal died yesterday it never stood or Sucked I went in to Guelph for 4 lb of rape seed " 27 we sowed the rape seed we had to gett another lb 5 lb in all I gott Farmer shod on the front feet at Bickleys " 28 we had a showr of rain in the morning I went in to Guelph with Lizzie we had a very heavy shower comeing home near Guelph but there was none at home planted 50 cabeg " 29 this day was very dull and warm at Church �" 30 this day is terable hot 90 in the shade we went to Guelph got $50 out of the Bank then went to the Colege to the closeing of the Colege 1890 July1 this day is very warm we had a great deal of Thunder and Lightning this morning and some rain but not heavy Donald Bell has left us altogether he has been with us between 3 and 4 years " 2 this is a fine warm day we were down to the Church to a meeting for the purpose of chooseing a a Minester but we did not agree on a man there is some trouble in chooseing one " 4 this day is very cold I went in to Guelph with Mother in the evening to see the Doctor Lizzie is not well " 2 Robert went with the Mare Doll to Mr Thomas put her to his Horse " 5 this is a fine day not so warm I went in to Guelph then went up to Margarets to get Janet to come down to help Mother with the work for a few days Edward went to the Arkell Mill with a grist of wheat 13 B 50 lb then he went to Guelph we bought 2 Barels of salt at Andersons paid $1 35 each 100 lb of oatmeal $2 25 " 6 Robert and Maggie Graham went to Campbelvile 1890 July 7 this is a very fine day Robert moolded up up the Potatoes Edward started to scuffell the turnips Robert went up to the Mill for the grist he got 2 shoes on Doll and one on Jennie fore feet at Laings " 8 this is a fine day but hot about noon up to 92 in the shade we comenced to cutt the Hay in the big field next the oarchard Edward started to thin the turnips " 9 a fine hay day Robert is cutting hay " 10 a fine day busy at the hay " 11 this is a fine day warm Jennie the Mare foaled this morning it is very weake it wont suck �" 12 this is a fine warm day we hauled in 4 lads of hay Henry Darby comenced to work we hired him for a Month for $25 to help with hay and harvest Jennies foal Died last night I went into Guelph with Mother " 15 this is a very hot day I went in to Guelph to the Presbetary meeting I was appointed by the Congregation as a Commisioner to go there Susan and her Family came here in the evening on the train from Robert Amos{small superscript occurs} 1890 July 17 this is a fine day it is cooler bussy at the hay I went down and got Jennie shod at Taylors " 18 I went down to Bickleys with the Buggie to get the tires sett " 19 this morning was very cool I went to Guelph with Susan and her Family they went home on the halfpast ten Train on the on the Grand trunk " 15 I brought home 50 lb of binding twine from the Massie Company if it suites I have to pay 10 cents per lb if it will not suite I return it " 21 very dry we started to build a stack of hay back in the back field next Archies " 22 this is a fine warm day for the Hay we finished the Hay it is a fine crop " 23 the Boys are at the turnips " 24 Robert got the Binder started and cutt a little a little Barley we had a thunder shower in the evening " 25 this morning was dull did not cutt any till noon I went in with Mother to Guelph we bought 50 lb sugar paid 6 1/4 cents per lb " 26 finished cutting the Barley in the back field then started to the Wheat it is very ripe 1890 July 28 very warm we finished cutting the fall wheat " 29 a very warm we hauled in the Barley in the B field 9 loads �" 30 this day is soft some light showers they are at turnips " 22 the colt runaway with the old Buggie from the yard brock the shafts and got badly cutt about the legs " 31 started to haul in the fall wheat 4 loads cutt the Barley at the creek some of it is very short July August 1 this day is very warm got in all the fall wheat 13 loads 9 11 1/2 loads Barley 8 1/2 loads wheat " 2 warm and dry fixing the line feense in the forenoon hauled in the Barley at the creek 2 1/2 loads " 3 this is a terable hot day 96 in the shade at Church " 4 this day is very warm Robert started to Plow the summerfallow the others started the turnips the second time I went in to Guelph for the Horse ferier to see the Colt it is very bad " 5 this is a fine day not so warm as yesterday 6 a very fine day Robert plowing the rest at the turnips I went up with Janet Amos she has ben here for to her home the Ferrier was down to see the Mare she cant live 1890 Aug 7 a fine day warm finished the turnips comenced to cutt the Spring Wheat " 8 a fine warm day finished cutting the Wheat and cutt some Oats Edward is at McKenzies thrashing the young Mare died last night she has been very bad for four day she got cutt on the legs she runaway two weeks before with the old Buggie the shafts brock run in her legs made one deep wound after two weeks Tetanus or Locked Jaw sett in it is a terable disease very fatal she suffered terable before she died she was a fine young mare three years old she was very valuable a regular trotter " 9 this is a fine warm day the men are pulling Peas with the horse rake Edward at thrashing " 6 the old Sow piged she had three but one was dead " 10 this is a very cold day for August cold wind �" 11 this is a fine day cool in the morning the Boys finished pulling Peas they cutt come oats I went in to Guelph with the sling we had from Read I got 50 lb of Binding twine got 50 lb 15th July I paid $10 for both lots I bought a bottle of medicine for Lizzie paid $1 for it 1890 Aug 12 this is a fine warm day the men are hauling in Spring Wheat and one load of Peas Robert cutt oats till noon " 13 a fine warm day Robert is cutting Oats Henry stacking Edward is at Gilchrists thrashing " 14 very warm the men is hauling Peas I went to Aberfoyle got a bolt made for the Binder harrow irons mendid " 16 very warm got all the Peas hauled in 20 big loads put two loads on the floor Robert cutt Oats afternoon " 17 a fine showr in the forenoon got cold in the evening " 18 cool in the morning got very warm afternoon Robert cutt the most of the Oats Edward and Henry thrashed two loads of Peas with the Horses I went to Guelph with Mother & Lizzie to see the Sons of Scotland from Toronto they had an Excursion to Guelph Lizzie went down in the evening to Malton to see Susan " 19 this day is dull it rained some in the afternoon got in 4 loads of Oats cleaned up all the last years fall wheat about 20 Bushels Robert was Plowing the summer fallow " 20 this is a fine day Mother and me went down to Campbelvile the men is Plowing and hauling out dung 1890 Aug 21 we have had a great rain all forenoon " 22 this is a fine day we had a showr last night the men is Plowing and hauling out dung " 23 this is a fine cool day a little frost this morning hauled in 6 loads of Oats I went to Guelph for to meet Lizzie comeing from Malton but she did not come till the evening " 24 a fine day we went to Church �" 25 a fine day they were hauling in Oats I horse raickes some hauled in one load spring wheat " 26 this day is dull a very light showr in the afternoon we finished hauling in all the oats that is cutt we have some oats to cutt they are late we stacked what we hauled today Darbeys time is up tonight he has ben working for 1 1/2 month at $25 per month paid $37 50 " 27 a fine day but cold we there was a big showr last night " 28 a fine day warmer we were at David Littles Funeral we went to Guelph Mr Amos and Maggie was here from Galt Janet went home with them she has ben here for 2 month helping 1890 Aug 29 a fine day but cold I went down to Gilfillans with Mother Robert is Plowing this is his birthday he is 21 years old " 30 a fine day but cool I went to Guelph with Lizzie it is the seed fair I bought 9 B Democrate Wheat from Henry Gray {Bev} paid $1 I bought 2 shirts for the Boys and neckties paid $2 75 Sept 1 a fine day frost this morning 2 a fine day a little frost in the morning we put up 5 pigs to fatten " 3 a fine day warmer I went in to Guelph with Lizzie it is the fairday " 4 very warm we comenced to sow the wheat " 5 a fine day dull in the morning finished sowing the Wheat 8 1/2 Bushels Democrate 10 1/2 B Clawson " 6 this morning is dull a light showr a fine afternoon I went to James Davidson then went in to Guelph Lizzie went down to Campbelvile to Janes " 7 this day is very warm " 8 very warm in the morning got cool in the afternoon Robert started to Plow stubble in the back field put lambs in the rape �1890 Sept 9 this is a very fine day I went down to the Church we were chooseing a Minester Mr Robertson Elected James Davidson was here and put new lineind in the tank in the kitchin it cost $6 old Mr Mathison came down with him " 11 this day is dull and soft in the forenoon it rained some Robert James and Lizzie went up to Salem to Miss Jennie Davidsons Wedding " 12 this is a fine day Robert and Lizzie got home from the Wedding at noon " 13 a fine day the folks are all away to the sunday school Picknick to the Model farm except Mother and me " 15 a fine warm day we are thrashing theat Oats Peas " 16 warm finished thrashing all but some oats to haul in we were done about 2 oclock there was 200 Bushels fall Wheat 100 off 8 acres 100 spring off 5 acres 200 Bushels Peas 500 B Oats 225 Barley I went in to Guelph in the afternoon to go to a meeting of Presbtery I was a commishonar from the Church on behalf of Mr Robertson we are giving him a call but too late 1890 Sept 17 a fine warm day took in 2 loads of Oats and cleaned up a load of Barley Edward is at Murrays thrashing " 18 Robert and me went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 23 bags 53 B 31 lb at home 53 B 26 lb at Guelph got 61 cts per B $32 65 we brock the iron axeltry of the Wagon after we got over the iron Bridge we got George Tucker to take the load up to the market got it mended at Penfolds paid $2 50 " 19 cleaned up a load of Barley 23 bags 20 we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 23 bags it 54 B 41 lb at home 54 B 13 lb at Guelph got 60 cts $32 45 we weighed the loads on the market scales then put the Barley on the cars " 22 a fine day very dry we put in a culvert on the road �" 23 we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 21 bags 50 B at home 50 B 15 lb at Guelph got 60 cts per B the Barley is down some dull sale scarce of cars we bought a spring for the Buggie at Armstrong paid $2 " 24 a fine day frost in the morning Edward wen went down to Taylors the Blacksmith for the two wheels of the old Wagon got them filled 1890 Sept 25 a fine day I went to the post office " 26 this forenoon is dull and light rain fine afternoon Guelph Show Duncan Gilchrist Died this evening about 8 Oclock he has ben Sick for four weeks " 27 this Morning is cold I went to Guelph with Lizzie I paid Dr Reed $6 for attending the colt when she got hurt I paid Mr Davidson $6 for putting new lineing in the water tant last saturday the 20th " 28 a fine day frosty in the morning we were at Duncan Gilchrist Funeral " 29 a fine warm day we killed 5 pigs in the afternoon John Smith helped us " 30 we went to Guelph with the Pork 5 pigs they weighed 874 lb got $6 1/2 per 100 lb $56 16 sold them to Mr McHardy put up 2 Sows Oct 1 this day is warm and very dry the ground is very dry to ploug Robert went to Nassagaweya show in the afternoon " 2 this is a fine warm day the Boys started to take up the Potatoes Mrs Andrew Weir and Lizzie Weir was here on a Visit from Tesewatter 1890 Oct 3 I went down to the Post Office I paid Bickly $3 75 for setting 8 tires the Dummie $7 90 for filling 2 wagon wheels rims and spocks paid Taylor $13 for a sett of iron harows we got in the spring and $2 for setting 2 Waggon tires we had a lott of rain in mor " 4 we had a fine rain yesterday I went in to Guelph with Little John Little to go down on the train to Toronto �" 6 this was a very wett day I went over to Mr Thomas the Dentist with Lizzie to get a temporery sett of teeth top ones paid $7 " 7 this day dull we were all but Mother at the Puslinch show we did not exibit we are not Members this year " 8 a fine warm day I went with Mother to Mr John Marchals funeral it was a very large one " 10 this forenoon is very wett a very heavy showr Edward went down to the Milton show Robert and me cleaned some Oats " 11 a fine day we were at the Apples finished the potatoes 1890 Oct 13 Edward and me at the Apples Robert at Laings thrashing " 14 a fine day rain last night I went up to the Arkel Mill with 10 bags of Oats to chop for the horses then I went in to Guelph with the Wagon to get boxing for one of the wheels paid 55 cts at Peppers got 2 plough sheers paid {$5 0} " 15 this is a very fine day my birthday. at the apples " 16 a fine forenoon the boys at the Plow in the forenoon but it rained all the forenoon I was the P Office " 18 this is a very fine day I went to Guelph with Mother with Butter and eggs got 18 cts for each we bought 2 ganzie Jackots an 2 pair drawrs paid $6 for the lott a pair Plowlines paid 30 cts " 19 this day is wett all day raw and cold " 20 this is a fine day raw and cold I was at the apples and at Baileys Sale the Boys are plowing " 21 this is a fine day we were down to the Church the Rev William Robertson was Inducted into the Pastoral Charge of this Congragation they had a large tea meeting at night James Smith was here plowing Robert was at Beatties thrashing 1890 �Oct 22 this is a fine day we went up to Margrates on a Visit I got a slip for the Plow at Gowdies factory paid 40 cts " 23 this morning is fine but dull it started to rain at noon rained all afternoon not very heavy the Boys were at the thrashing McKenzies & Murrays " 24 this day is dull and cold and raw I went down to Taylors got the mares Doll & Jess shod and got the Wagon box fixed " 25 this is a fine day but dull I went to Guelph with Mother she had Butter and eggs got 18 cents for each at the Royal I Sent off by express to California to John $30 I sold the wether lambs to Barber for $5 75 per 100 lb to be delivered at the easter fair " 26 this day is coold and raw " 27 this day is pretty cold the Boys started to top the turnips the young Sow went to Beatties Boar we put up the other young Sow to fatten 28 this is a fine day the Boys are at the turnips I went to Aberfoyl got Farmer horse shod at Bickleys 1890 Oct 29 this is a fine day they boys are at the turnips " 30 Edward is at Watts thrashing Robert at the turnips James Johnston and Wife from the Township of Minto called to see us he was hired here about 30 years ago it is cold " 31 the forenoon fine but it was rough in the afternoon with a little snow at the turnips I went up to Arkel in the Morning for to get a Boy to help the turnips his name is James Jefferson hired him for 30 cents per day Nov 1 this morning is cold a little snow the Boys was at the turnip till near noon but it comenced to Snow and snowed all afternoon then after night it rained Edward went down to McLeods for his new boots I went to Guelph with mother with Butter and Eggs got 18 cts for each I drew some money out of the Bank and paid Donald Bell $70 that remained of his wages and $100 that he left with Lizzie to keep for him we are all clear with him now �" 2 this morning is soft it rained for sometime when we were going to start to Church then it snowed heavy the most of the afternoon 1890 Nov 3 this is a fine clear day frosty in the morning the snow did not melt very much Edward went to the Arkel Mill with 16 bags to chop 4 mixed 12 Oats Robert Plowed in the afternoon we seperated the Ewes put 8 to the Ram put 7 shearlings and 4 old ews in to the Oarchard going to send 7 up to R Amos " 5 this is a fine day the snow all went away the Boys are at the turnips James Jafferson and James Smith are helping them I went to Guelph with Lizzie I got her Gold Watch at savages it was cleaned I paid $1 " 6 this is a very fine day for the turnips " 7 this is a fine day finnished hauling in the turnips we mad a large pitt back in the field the roads are too bad to haul them home they were a fine crop 8 this is a fine day Robert James is covering the turnip pit and fencing it the other boys are plowing the Turnip land I went with Mother to Guelph with Butter 19 cts I bought a straw knife paid $1 25 2 pair of hinges paid 80 cts 1890 Nov 9 this is a very wett day till near noon " 10 this is a very fine warm day the Boys are plowing " 11 this is a fine warm day I went with the Boys down to the Church to put the roof on the horse shed and fix it up put on new doors and new hinges the roof got blowen off in the Spring " 12 this is a fine warm day frost at nights the Boys are plowing John Little and Mary Maggy came up from Toronto on the late train "14 we have had very fine weather all week the Boys are Plowing " 15 this morning is dull and soft but it cleared up a fine day the Boys are Plowing I went to Guelph with Lizzie she had some Butter the sow went to Beatties Boar the second time �" 16 a very fine day we were at the Church " 17 this is a terable wett day it rained all day steady and a good part of last night heavy John Little went home to Toronto Robert went down to Moffat station Christ Little from Bells corners was here 1890 Nov 18 this is a fine day Edward went up to Robert Amos' with 7 Shearling Ews to put to his Ram Robert was fixing round and letting the watter of the land it is too wett to Plow back in the flatt fields 19 this is a fine day gott pretty cold near night Robert James went over to Dr Thomas and changed 4 bags of Oats 11 B 21 lb for seed we got the Banner Oats got 6 teath pulled we cleaned up 16 bags of fall wheat " 20 this is a fine day cool we had quite a storm of snow last night about 2 or 3 inches we went to Guelph with a load of fall wheat 35 B 22 lb at home 35 B 25 lb at Goldies it weighed 59 lb to the B got 92 cts $32 58 Bought a 100 lb of Oat Meal at P Andersons $2 49 got 12 stove pipes 10 cts each 2 ebows 35 cts each I paid A McLeod $4 for Edwards Boots " 21 this is a very fine day snow all gone Mrs Gilfillan and Janet was here on a visit " 22 this is a fine day but cool I went to Guelph with Lizzie we had a load of wheat 37 B 30 lb 89 cts $33.38 we had some butter and eggs 19 cts B 20 ct eggs " 23 a very fine day we were at Church " 24 this is a fine day the Boys are plowing in the flats 1890 Nov 25 this day got cold and snow showrs we went down to Morriston was visiting at Singulars I went down to McIntosh Tailor got measured for Coat and pants " 26 a fine day Robert James went up to the Arkell Mill with 20 bags to chopp for the Cattle " 28 a fine day we were at Church it is fast day " 29 a fine day I was at Church with Mother �" 30 a fine day but cold we were a Church the Sacrament Sabath Dec 1 this day is cold and stormy it snowed a little " 2 this is a fine day but very cold clear frost we killed 2 pigs the old sow weighed 380 lb the other 180 they are good and fat Robert was at Beatties in the forenoon " 3 this is a cold stormy day it Snowed and blowed the most of the day but not heavy out of the east we put in 7 lambs & the ram and a yearling weather to fatten we put in 4 old ews 2 days ago we have got every thing housed up now " 4 this day is cold Mother Lizzie and myself went up to Margarets then we came in to Guelph Margaret came with us they were buying some things for Lizzie Janet Amos came home with us 1890 Dec 6 this is a fine mild day I went in to Guelph with Lizzie and Jane Little ang Robert I was at a large Meeting in the City hall to hear Sir Richard Carthright speek on resiprosity with the united states " 7 a fine day but prety cold " 8 this is a fine mild day Mrs Adam Hume Died yesterday we went up there today I went down to Tailor Mcintosh for a Coat and pants I paid him $5 75 for trimmings and making $3 for coat $1 for pants I got a pair of kipp boots for Robert at McLeods paid $4 40 9 this is a fine day but a little raw and cold we were at Mrs Adam Humes Funeral she was 73 years and {blank space} months old " 10 this is a fine day mild we cutt up the Pork 2 pigs I went to Aberfoyle got Jess shod at Taylors got a card from the G.T station " 11 this was a very fine day Edward went to the fair Sold the old Cow for $32 cattl is dull I had the wagon in in to Guelph got 850 lb of dried fruit from California dried Grapes paid $7 80 Dutty 1890 Dec 12 a fine day cleaned up a load of Wheat I went down to Bickleys got farmer shod �" 13 a fine day but pretty cold Robert J went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 37 B 50 lb at home 37 B 45 lb at Goldies got weighed 59 lb to the B $33 60 I went to Guelph with Mother and the Buggie I paid Doctor Keatten his account $8 25 and A McLaren for tea $5.65 a cap for Robert 50 cts " 14 a very fine d at Church " 15 this is a very fine day I oiled Johns Clock and sett it agoing I took our other Cloack to Guelph Saturday to clean at Pringles " 16 a fine day Susan came up from Toronto " 17 a fine mild day we went to Guelph with a load of fall Wheat 38 B 8 lb at home 38 B 15 lb at Goldies it weighed 60 lb to the B got 70 cts per B $34 43 I bought an Overcoat for Edward at Williamsons paid $8 for it I bought a 100 lb of flour paid $2 30 " 18 this is a fine day Robert James went up to the Arkell Mill with a grist of spring wheat 1890 Dec 20 this is a very fine day I wen to Guelph with Mother she had Butter got 18 cts eggs 25 cts Robert went up to Robert Amoss for the ews that were up to his Ram 7 Andrew Orr came over from Waterloo for a box of Dried Grapes from California " 21 a very fine day they were at the Church " 22 a very fine clear day Robert James went over to Dr the Dentist to git in some teeth " 23 a fine day I went to Guelph with Lizzie I went up to Dr Orton he fixed my nose Lizzie got a sett of Dimond Jewalry paid $78 the price was $83 " 25 this morning is cold and calm 5 above zero 26 this day is very cold I went down to Mr Robertson " 27 this is a fine day some light showrs of snow I went in to Guelph with Lizzie I bought 2 brushes paid $2 29 this is a fine day but coald I went to Aberfoyle got Jennie shod at Taylors I was at the Townhall at the Nomination of Councilors I had the Cutter �" 30 I went to Guelph I bought 14 chairs the price of them was 75 cts each by taking the whole got them for 62 1/2 ct got a lamp 45 cts & Almanac 15cts 1890 Dec 31 this day is raw and misty white frost Lizzie got Married to John Phillips our Minister Rev W Robertson Married them at 3 Oclock 1891 Jan 1 this day is Soft and misty "2 this morning is dull and Soft till after nine Oclock then it turned round got very cold and got very slipprey got Jess shod at Tylors " 3 I went in to Guelph with Robert we brought home Lizzie and John Phillips from there Wedding trip Mrs Patton and her Boy from Huron came here " 2 I Paid Mrs James Black all the rent of the Farm for the year 1890 $190 " 6 John and Susan Littl and Children went home to Toronto Lizzie went home With her Husband John Philips " 7 a clear cold day I went in to Guelph with Mother and Mrs Patton I paid her ${blank} to give to her Mother being Interest on the Debenture in the Bank " 9 a fine but cold I was at the Annual meeting of the Insurance Company I am Presidint 1891 Jan 10 a fine clear frosty day I went with Mother to Guelph she had some Butter and eggs got 18 cts for B 25 for the egs "11 dull in the morning started to snow got stormy in the afternoon "12 this is a stormy cold day windy "13 this is a fine day a little raw and cold I went in to Guelph for Reed the Ferrior to dress a cow that has a groth on her eye it is sleighing good in some places poor in other places �"14 this day is blustry and snow showers I went up to Berlin to the Convention of the Creamery Association there was a large meeting I came home in the evening the fare cost 60 cents "15 this is a fine day the big spoted heiffer calved this morning I went with Janet Amos up to Major Harveys to get her Musick lessons "16 this day is very cold keen frost below zero "17 dull and foggy white frost not so cold "18 this day is fine and mild we were at Church "20 this is a fine mild day I went with Mother to visit Mr D Campbel and Mr & Mrs Watt "21 verry mild enclined to thaw rained a little in the evening 1891 Jan 21 I went with Mother up to George Duthies sale Mother was going to Mrs Arkels she was not at home I bought a pott paid 50cts "22 this is a sort of rough day with snow showrs we were down to Mrs Malcom McBeaths Funeral a very large funeral she was 72 "23 this is a fine day I was at the Anual Congrational Meeting at the Church "24 a fine day good Sleighing we went to Guelph with 10 bags of mixed Chop to Pressents Mill Paid 6 cts per B some Butter 18 cts Eggs 25 c "26 a fine day Robert James went to Guelph with 32 B 10 lb of Fall Wheat at home 32 B 12lb at Goldies it weighd 60 lb to the B got 92 cts $29.62 got 200 lb shorts $1 70 "27 snowed some in the forenoon I went down to Morriston and to the mance got Lizzies Certificate from Rev W Robertson "28 a very fine day Peter Stewart and his sister Cathrine came back here on a visit they came with our Family to this Country from Scotland in 1834 "29 this day is very foggy till 2 Oclock then rained all afternoon �1891 Jan 30 this is a fine day hard frost I went down to the Aberfoyle Mill with 10 bags of Oats to chop paid 6 cents Per B got Jennie & Jess shod at Bickleys it is very slippery "31 a fine day till the afternoon it rained a little the Boys are cutting and hauling firewood Feb 1 a fine day we were at the Church "2 this day is frosty and very slippery the Boys went up to Arkel with a Cow and a heiffer we Sold to Billey Watson for $70 "3 this day is cold and stormy we had rain last night snow this morning god sleighing I went down to Aberfoyle to a Meeting of Reformers to make arangements for the Election and appoint Delagates to go to a Convention of Reformers at Toronto on the 18th "4 this is a very cold frosty morning down to zero I went to Guelph it is the fair "6 this day is very warm a fine day the Boy at the wood "7 a fine day till 3 Oclock then it sowed till night we went to Guelph with 7 bags of Apple got $1 a bag for 4 bags of spys 75 cts for 2 bag rissets 90 for 1 bag $6 40 got 1/2 ton of bran $8 1891 Feb 8 a very fine mild day we were at Church "9 this morning dull and soft rained all afternoon freezed after night we put tick destroyer on the sheep I filled up some Apples 6 bags "10 this day is cold and windy we went up to the College with 6 bags of Apples get $6 I was at the Reform Meeting at the City hall to select a Candidate for the Election James Innis the late Member was appointed "13 this is a fine mild day John Little came up from Toronto in the evening the Boys are getting home ice from Achies pond Bob Little is helping them I went to a Committee Meeting at the hall Aberfoyle "14 hard frost we finnished taking in the ice 10 loads paid Bob Little one Dolar for 2 day �"16 this day is soft the snow is nearly gone but lots of ice on the roads started to rain in the evening rained all night I went down to McIntyres for the Buggie wheel he put part of a rim in it paid him 60 cts Beckley 50 cts got a sett of wheel workers paid 20 cts 1891 Feb 17 this day is sort of blustry rain in the morning then freezed and some snow got the ice covered "18 this is a fine day the Boys started to haul home the Turnips from the back Barn "19 a fine day at the Turnips Janet Amos went up to Harveys with the Buggie I sold the two steers to Dick King for 4 1/2 cents per lb to be delivered on the 10 of April "21 this is a fine day but a littl raw we went in to Guelph Mother had some butter got 18 cts I paid Peter Bever $14 for the service of his horse Tarry Robb I paid $1 at the time $15 in all it is the Jess Mare "23 this is a very fine day we got home all the turnips they kept splendid I have got the cold "24 this is a very fine mild morning but it started to rain at noon and rained all afternoon and all night I went with Robert to Guelph with a Barrel of Apples for John Little we sent it down by Express to Toronto "25 this day is dry but soft the flatts are covered with watter the snow is mostly gone we cutt Some Oat sheaves with the cutting Box 1891 Feb 26 this is a fine day a littl cold I was up to the Nomination of a canditate for the Election of a Member of Parlament of Canada James Innis and James Goldie was Nominated 28 this day is cold and Rough I was in to Guelph with some Butter got 18 cts at the Royal Doctor Ketten was out to Mother March 1 this is a very fine day at Church "2 this is cold I went in to Guelph to the Doctor "3 this day is cold an Est wind at home �"4 I went in to Guelph to the Fair "5 this is a fine day it is the Election of a Member of the Dominion Parliment James Innis was Elected by 350 over James Goldie "6 this is a fine morning till 2 Oclock then it snowed all afternoon from the east and very cold Jane came up yesterday and went home this morning I went in to Guelph for the Doctor for Mother I was very cold "7 this is a fine Morning "8 this morning is cold and chilly out of the east sort of rained in the afternoon and at all night 1891 Mar 8 I went in to Guelph for the Doctor had to go to Hanlons "9 I had to go for to see the Doctor "10 this morning is cold got warm in the afternoon I went to Guelph for the Doctor Mother is very bad she has got Bronchities and Congestion of the Lungs the sow had 8 pigs one Died "11 this is a very fine warm day the snow is nearly all gone John Gilchrist was married today "12 this forenoon was very disagreable snowed a little soft snow all forenoon fine warm in the afternoon I went in to Guelph to see the Doctor Susan came up "13 this is a very stormy day snowed and blowed all day "14 this day is cold and stormy high wind I went in to Guelph to see the Doctor I had some Butter got 18 cts at the Royal I bought 100 lb of flour Goldies at Andersons paid $2 65 cow stary calved "15 a fine clear sharp morning got stormy in the afternoon the Doctor was down this morning "16 a fine morning got windy and stormy Hugh Cockburn was here to see Mother Jane went home on the train to Milton 17 this day frosty and cold Susan went home to Toronto �1891 March 17 I went to Guelph to see the Doctor "18 this is a fine morning I took Christ and Duncan And down to the Station to take him home he is sick Edward went in to Guelph with a load of wood for John Philips it snowed in the afternoon "19 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with some Lambs I sold to Barber 4 lambs weighed 370 lb at 5 3/4 cts per lb $21 27 3 dwarfs that was not thriveing for $5 and 1 sherling weather 135 lb at 4 3/4 cts per lb $6 31 $27.58 I bought 100 lb of Oatmeal $ 2.65 a bottle of Wine for mother $1 "20 this morning is dull and foggy rained and freezed "21 this morning is mild but very foggy and dull 22 this morning is mild but dull Mrs Ross and Petrie came from Guelph to see Mother she is a little better "23 I went in to Guelph to see the Doctor soft Roads "24 a fine day we were cutting wood with the circular "25 a fine day but hard frost in the morning I went to the Post Office then down to Morriston "27 a a cold east wind snow and stormy in the afternoon Duncan Graham came down to see Mother with Margaret Amos Edward went over to Gib Kingsburys to a bee 1891 Mar 28 I went in to Guelph with some butter and eggs got 20 & 18 cts I barganed with WB Cockburn for some spring wheat it is the seed fair I was at the Colege at a meeting of the Creamrie Comittee Robert went down to Milton "29 this is a very fine day we were at Church "30 this is a fine clear day Robert came home from Milton he was down to see Janes folks "31 this day has ben very stormy snowed a good part of the day soft snow �April 1 this day is raw cool in the morning the roads are very bad mud and snow I went in to Guelph it is the fair and to see the Doctor "2 this morning is soft rained all morning the Doctor came down to see mother she has ben worse for a few days "3 this is a fine morning I went to the Church it is the fast day I got a shoe in Jennies fore foot she is lame "4 very cold in the morning the roads are very rough I went to Guelph got 4 gal coal Oil at Bonds paid 72 cts I bought 1 1/2 Bushels of Clover paid $5 1/4 $7.75 1 1/2 B Timothy $2 25 $3.37 1/2 $11 "5 we were at the Church Sacrament a fine day 1891 April 6 this is a fine clear day hard frost in the morning Susan and the Girls came up from Toronto John Little came down from Carbiton on the evening train he is going to Preach ther this summer if spared "8 a fine clear day hard frost in the morning David and Mrs Wood was here on a visit to see Mother the Boys are splitting firewood "9 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle got Jess shod on 3 feet at Taylors "11 this is a very wet disagreable day I went in to Guelph with Butter got 18 cts eggs 14 I was at a meeting of the Creameray Patrons at the City Hall I was Chairman "13 this is a fine warm day we went to Guelph with 2 steers I sold to Dick King they weighed 2200 at $4 1/2 $99 and 3 sheep $21 a ram and 2 ewes I paid Edwards new suit of clothes at Williamsons $20 a sett of Gangplough shears and bolts 85ct "14 a fine morning till 3 Oclock then it rained "15 this morning is very dull and foggy it rained some 1891 �April 16 this is a fine day I went down to Moriston got a Ploughshare for Watsons Chill paid 49 cts "17 this is a very fine warm day I went with Mother to Mr & Mrs John Murrays Silver Wedding we gave a present of silver cream spoon and carving knile and fork $3 1/4 "18 this forenoon is soft showery I went in to Guelph I paid H Reid Farier $4 for comeing down to fix the Cows eye "20 a fine day Edward comenced to Gangplough in the back field Robert James went in to Guelph for a ton of salt paid $5 35 "22 this is a fine warm day "23 a finer day but cool we sowed salt on the Wheat and Barley land then Robert comenced to sow the spring Wheat "24 sowed spring Wheat 5 Bushels Fife Barley 7 1/2 Bushels 25 this is a fine day but cool I went to Guelph the mare Jess was very lame in the morning she got a nail in her foot I got the shoe put on at Arkell Robert sowed 8 1/2 acrs of Oats in the back field 11 Bus Banner 5 B Egiptoan 1891 April 27 a fine dry day cool Robert comenced to Plow the sod field back of the Rail Road for Peas Edward rolled the Back field "28 a fine day fine weather for seeding I went to Aberfoyl got the teeth of the iorn harrows sharpened at Taylors paid 72 cts I took them off and put them in myself "29 Edward is harrowing for Barley and we sowed some salt I went over to Phillips with Mother in the forenoon 30 this day is dry and warm Robert started to sow the Barley in the big flat field May 1 a fine dry day Robert finished sowing the Barley about 10 acres 17 Bushels and 9 Bushels of Oats in the same field �"2 this is a very fine day I went in to Guelph with Mother she is getting better she was at the Doctor we had Some Butter got 19 cts eggs 11 I bought a dung fork paid 70 cts and two handels 20 each "3 a fine day a shower last night at Church "4 a very cold day Robert plowed the garden "5 a very cold day hard frost cant Gangplow 1 the Sow went to Beatties Boar 1891 May 7 this is a fine warm day I went to the Postoffice and took Mother down to visit old Mrs John Black she has ben very sick Robert sowed oats in the third Back field 17 1/2 Bushels "8 a fine warm day Robert sowed 12 B Peas "9 this is a very warm day I went in to Guelph in the afternoon for some things "12 this is a fine warm day Robert is ploughing sod for Peas John Phillips got a load of hay from the stack in back field paid $5 some not good the cow spotty calved this morning "13 a warm day Robert finished ploughing the sod and sowed it 4 1/2 acres 10 acrs in the field sowed 9 1/2 Bushels 21 1/2 Bushels in the field "14 this is a fine day I went up with Janet Amos she has ben down here for a week helping to clean the house I went in to Guelph bought a pair of low Boots for Edward paid $1 1/2 Robert started to sow the field at the creek oats "15 a warm dry day Robert finished sowing oats in the field at the creek 19 1/2 Bushels 16 this day is cool and dry I went Guelph with Mother then she went up to Robert Amoss some Butter 18 cts 1891 May 15 put the Mare Doll to Freeman Thomass Horse �"16 Robert finished sowing the oats a corner near the creek 4 1/2 Bushels "17 this morning is cold with frost "18 this morning is very cold we took home a small load of off the top of the stack it is spoil damaged with weet John Smith got about 500 lb he is to work for it "19 this day is warm in the midel of the day but coold at nights Robert sowed 4 1/2 Bushels of Peas in the field where the turnips is going to be we have sowed 5 Bushels of spring wheat 24 1/2 Bushels Barley 66 1/2 Bushels Oats 26 Bush Peas we have sown 122 Bushels of grain this spring McRoary got a load of hay from the stack "20 a fine day the Boys and John Smith has ben hauling out Manure for the turnips "21 we had Smith and McRoary helping out the Manure "22 we had a very heavy shower last night and a fine rain today but not very heavy Mother and me were at Mrs George Watsons Funeral she was Burried at Eden Mills 1891 May 22 the Boys were at the Dung themselve part of the day 23 Mother was at Mrs Robert Beatties she had a son this morning McRoary is at the Dung the two Mares Doll and Jennie got the Horse Freeman Thomas horse "24 quite a frost we were at the Church "25 a very fine day warm Edward is away to Eden Mills Robert is at the Plough Lizzie was here this forenoon helping to wash the Blankets John got a bag Potatoes "26 this is a fine day cool and dry we are at the Dung we have McRoary 2 1/4 hours Robert is Ploughing "27 this day is warm we started to plant the Potatoes we have James Smith helping and McRoary "28 a fine warm day we finished planting Potatoes an Acre and half 11 rows of early ones and the rest are white Elephants we washed the sheep 16 and a sick one and one Died last night �"29 warm and dry Robert was Ploughing finnished Ploughing down the dung for the turnips we had McRoary they were hauling dung back to the field at the creek for corn time that McRoary was here May 21 x 23 x 26 2 1/4 hours x 27 x 28 x 29 x 30 1891 May 30 a fine warm day the Boys are Picking stones off the gras McRoary is with them I went to Guelph with mother she had Butter 15 cts eggs 10 cts "31 a very warm day Some of the little pigs Died June 1 very warm and dry it has ben a very dry spring Edward clipped some of the Sheep "2 this is a very fine day had a fine shower this morning the Boys are Ploughing for corn we have lost 3 pigs nearly 3 months old they appeare to have got Poison McRoary got a ton of hay "3 this morning is a little soft we had a shower in the morning we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 38 B 25 lb at 97 cts $37.25 spring Wheat we brought home 600 lb of salt paid at the rate of $5 35 I gave Robert $3 to get boots &cc we had a Meeting of the Creamery committee "4 a fine day Edward finished the sheep 18 "6 the Boys are picking stons off the hay field "8 the Boys and McRoary is at the stones finished "9 this day is very warm and dry we were up to James Scotts on a visit "10 the weather is very warm and dry 1891 June 10 the Boys finnished picking the stones off the turnip land I planted some corn yesterday "5 Robert sowed 1 1/2 Bushels of Corn I bought from J Hewr paid $1 1/2 "11 this is a very fine day we had a fine shower this morning it will do a lot of good �"13 this day is very warm we went in to Guelph with a load of spring Wheat 28 B 43 lb at home 28 B 35 lb at Goldies got 96 cts $27 44 it weighed 58 lb to the B I bought 500 lb of flour paid $2 60 per 100 $13 "15 the weather is very hot 100 on the thermomiter it has ben very warm lately we sowed 6 lb of rape we bought 10 lb of turnip seed paid 10 cts 6 lb rape 8 cts "16 this is a very hott day a breeze in the afternoon we had a thunderstorm in the evening a fine rain Robert made som drills "17 this is a fine day dull the ground is too soft to drill in the forenoon Robert plowing sod "18 a fine day but dull sowed some turnips "19 a fine day dull in the forenoon cool sowed some turnips Robert Mary and Maggie went to the Sunday School Picknick up to the Model Farm 1891 June 20 this is a fine day the boy finished sowing the turnips 5 acres we went in to Guelph "21 we had fine rain in the forenoon Mother went up to Robert Amoss Margaret had a young son this morning "23 a very warm day the Boys is plwing sod "24 this is a very warm day I went in to Guelph with one bundel of wool 56 1/2 lb gross at home 54 in Guelph 50 lb wool at 20 cts per lb $10 I went up to Margarets to see them Robert is at John Cockburns Barn raising "25 very warm working statute labour "26 working statute labour "27 a very warm day I went to Guelph brought Mother home from Margarets "30 very hot and sultry I went with Mother to the College to the Closing ex July 1 this is a fine day we had a fine shower this morning we had several visitors "2 a fine day Edward took a load of hay down to R B Morrison 2280 lbs �1891 July 1 comenced to cutt the hay the "2 cutt some hay in the field near the Barn "3 Robert finished cutting the hay in the field near the Barn it is very light clover it has rained nearly all day showery got very windy in the afternoon "4 this morning is cool wind I went in to Guelph got a barel of salt paid $1 40 100 lb of shorts $1 I got the Policy of Insurance on the creamry for $2000 paid $6 we got $10 from the traders Bank "6 this is a fine day we went to Rockwood with the wool 26 1/2 lb half fine at 25 cts 23 1/2 lb at 20 got yarn and cloth we got in 3 loads of hay "7 this forenoon is very wett rained steady from 3 Oclock till 11 Oclock the afternoon was fine the Boys went to Picknick at the College the of Patrons of industry "8 this is a fine day got in 3 lads of hay "9 a very fine day the Boys are at the hay I went in to Guelph I was signing the Creamery Checks I got $24 25 for our Cream for the Month of June and one week in May 1891 July 10 a very fine day the Boys are at the hay I planted 50 cabage Edward scuffeled "11 a fine day busy at the hay at Church "12 a fine day this is the Sacrament Sabath "13 a fine hay day got the hay all cutt I went in to Guelph with Mother she went up on the noon train to Wiarton she is going to see her sister Jane in Keppel she is very sick "14 we had a great storm of wind and ran rain rained a great deal "15 I went to Taylors got Jennie shod �"16 this is a fine hay day we had McRorey helping to haul in the hay I went down to Peter Bievers put the Mare Jess the his Horse Tary Bob I got the nedel of the Binder fixed at Taylors "17 a fine day had McRorey hauling in hay "18 a fine day finished hauling in the Hay we had 22 large loads near 30 tons had McRoray till 10 Oclock "21 a fine day had Smiths 2 Boys helping at the turnips they got a bag of seed Potatoes 1891 July 22 Robert comenced to cutt the fall wheat Edward is finnishing cleaning the turnips "23 finished cutting the fall Wheat fine wheat "24 a fine day I had to go to Guelph for a spring for the knotter of the Binder I got it made at Gourdies paid 10 cts Robert comenced to cutt the Barley at the Back field "23 I went down to Morriston bought $2 worth of sugar a straw hat for Edward paid 20 cts "25 I went in to Guelph at a Meeting of the Creamery committee "27 this is a fine day we hauled in 2 loads Barley "28 a fine day hauled in 4 loads of fall wheat put up a pig to fatten "29 we hauled in 4 loads of Wheat we had a big shower after dinner I went to John Blacks funeral "30 this morning is dull and a light shower then it cleared up a fine afternoon Robert went in to Guelph with a load of Peas 31 B at home 30 B 45 lb at Hewrs got 72 cts $22 14 I went up to Margarets with Jane "31 finished hauling in the Wheat 12 loads 1891 �Aug 1 this day is dull and a very light rain sometimes Edward started to scuffel the turnips the second time Robert cutt a little Barley in the Morning I went to Guelph a Meeting of the Creamery Committee we sold the July Butter to Brill for 20 cts per lb Mother got home from Keppel she has ben away for three weeks we bought 14 lb of beef paid 7 cts per lb 8 1/2 lb of Pork at 10 cts "3 this is a fine day George Wakefield comenced to work we hired him for a Month for $25 at the turnips in the forenoon Robert is Cutting barley "4 a fine day Robert finished cutting the Barley the other Boys are at the turnips "5 very warm I went in to Guelph got 50 lb Binding twine 25 lb crown B 11 cts per lb 25 lb reed cap 12 cts got two springs fore the kotter paid 25 cts "6 Mr Johnston and Mrs David Wood was here "7 a very warm day the Boys are hauling in Barley 6 loads at Flemings thrashing "8 the Boys hauled in 7 big loads of Barley August 9" 1891 Aug 8 I went in to Guelph Mother had some chickens she got 40 cts per pair alive I signed the Creamery checks "9 this morning is very dull and showery we had a terable storm in the evening a most dreadfull wind at first then it rained a terable storm of thunder and lightning till near the midle of the night "10 very hot and sultry dull in the forenoon comenced to cutt the oats in the back field in the afternoon had to spread out the Barley to dry heavy showrs went round but we had none but a great deal of lightning "11 a fine day hauled in the last of the Barley 18 big loads 12 finished the Oat in the back field and cutt the spring Wheat a very fine crop "13 a fine day hauling in the wood to the shed "14 a fine forenoon rained in the afternoon Robert went to Bob Blacks mill for some lumber �"15 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph the Boys hauled in the spring wheat 4 loads "17 Robert cutt some Oats and putt out straw 1891 Aug 18 this is a fine day I went up to see Pett Hume about thrashing hauled in 4 loads of Oats "19 I went in to Guelph Bought a cady of tea 11 lb from Fielding & McLaren $1 worth sugar 50 lb Oatmeal paid $1 50 at P Andersons 28 lb meat at Billey Watson paid $2 hauled in loads of Oats "20 horse raiking the Oats and got them in "21 rained this morning we thrashed all day Peter Hume we thrashed 225 fall Wheat 87 sp 375 Oats 335 Barley 1022 "22 a fine day pulled a lot of Peas Mr McLaren has ben helping us for 2 1/2 day pulling Peas and thrashing "24 it rained a lot this morning dull all day cleaned up some wheat and fixing about the Barn the Sow piged she had 7 pigs "25 a fine day cutt some Oats and turned Peas I went to Aberfoyle to get a bolt for the Binder and a quart of oil at Falconbridges "26 a fine day warm in midle of the day I went down to Milton with Patricha Little and some Butter and preserves for Jane Little 1891 Aug 27 this day is dull and Ploughing and scraping out a ditch at the fallow 28 a fine day hauled in 6 loads of Peas in the afternoon "29 a very fine day cold in the morning the Boys finished pulling the peas with the rake and hauled in 2 loads of peas I went in to Guelph it was the seed wheat show I am going to get 4 B wheat from Morlock and 6 B from R Amos �"30 a fine day we were at Church "31 this day is dull in the forenoon a slight shower in the afternoon we got in 2 loads of Peas and plowing Sept 1 a fine day the Boys are hauling in Peas I went down to Morriston got 4 Bushels of Surprise Wheat from Mr Morlock paid one Dolar per B "2 Ploughing and scrapeing out a Ditch "3 a fine day I went in to Guelph for 25 lb of Binding twine paid 9 cts per lb finished hauling in the Peas 21 loads "4 hauling in Peas and killed a pig 1891 Sept 5 this morning is cold started to rain about 10 Oclock rained some all day light then rained heavy after night I went in to Guelpt with a pig it weighed 157 lb got $7 per 100 lb from McHardy then I went out to Robert Amos for 6 Bushels of Garfield Wheat paid one Dolar per B "7 a fine day but dull in the forenoon Robert cutt the Oats at the creek Edward is Ploughing "8 a fine day Robert comenced to sow the Wheat "9 Robert finished sowing the Wheat on the summerfallow 7 acres 4 Bushels of Surprise wheat and 6 B of Garfield Wheat hauling in Oats "10 hauling in Oats and Ploughing for Wheat "11 a fine day Ploughing and hauling in Oats "12 a fine day George Wakefield left he has ben here one Month and nine days I paid him $25 still own him $7 1/4 the Boys are Plowing I went to Galt with Mother to old Mrs Robert Amoss Funeral we got a very heavy thunder storm after dark rained for a long time while we traveled 10 miles 1891 �Sept 14 this day is cool I went in to Guelph to signe the Creamery checks they finished Plowing "15 we had a very heavy rain last night it is dull this forenoon Edward harrowed in the afternoon Robert went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 8 bags of Oats to chop Robert Beattie got the loan of 5 bags of Oats 396 lb "16 this is a fine day we got 4 1/2 Gallons of Coal oil at the Grange paid 14 cts per Gal "17 this is a fine day finished sowing the Wheat in the big flat field 19 Bushels 10 B of Clawson and 9 B Democrate "18 a fine till the afternoon we had a showr a great deal of thunder and lightning we finished cutting the Oats a peice that was late they were very heavy and laid down "19 a fine day we were in to Guelph Mother had some chickens and Ducks "21 this is a very warm day cutting corn and hauled in 4 loads of Oats in the afternoon had McRory in the afternoon "22 this is a very warm day the Boys are cutting corn with the Binder and with the hoock 1891 Sept 23 this day is very warm I went to the Guelph show with Mother & Robert "25 very warm finished cutting and stacking the Corn it was a fine crop we lett the Sheep and the young Cattle on the rape "29 this is a fine cool day we had a heavy rain this morning thunder and lightning we have had it very warm for two weeks "30 Edward went the Nassageweya show Robert at Gilchrists and W McKenzies thrashing Oct 1 the Boys is at W McKenzies thrashing "2 a fine warm day we started to take up the Potatoes we had Jime and Pet Smith helping "3 a fine day at the Potatoes I paid the Smith Boy $1 50 for the two days I went in to Guelpt about the Creamery �"4 a fine day at the Church it is the Sacrament Sabath heavy rain at night "5 it is cool at the Potatoes 6 at the Potatoes part of the day Pushlinch show "7 rained a little near all day heavy at night I was in to Guelph and at the College sale 1891 Oct 10 I was in to Guelph and signed the Creamery Checks Robert had a load of Wheat in 35 bushels 50 lb it weghed 63 lb to the B got 92 cts per B $32 96 "11 this day is very cold for the season "12 hard frost cold in the morning finished picking and harrowing the Potatoes a fine crop some rotting "13 clear and cool we cleaned up a load of Barley Mrs David Watt Died this morning aged 76 years Mother was there all night "14 we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 50 B 12 lb at home got 45 cts $23 20 "15 this day is cool we wer at Mrs David Watts Funeral and David Dows Funeral both out of the same house at the same time "17 we went in to Guelph Mother had Butter and eggs and Robert had a load of Barley 54 B 44 lbs at home got 44 cts $23.60 "22 this is a very cold day we went in to Guelph I paid Doctor Keating his account up to date $27 I was not very well I got some pills 1891 Oct 20 I was at John Clarks Sale I bought a Leister Ram Lamb paid $5 56 "24 this is a very fine day we went in to Guelph Mother had Butter 19 cts Robert had a load of Barley got 43 cts 54 B $23 20 "26 this is a fine day we were thrashing P Hume �"27 this day was very cold very cold wind we were thrashing till near half past 3 Oclock we thrashed 855 B Oats 267 B Peas 175 B Barley we thrashed one day in August "28 this is a fine day we started to top and harrow the turnips and at the Appels we got a cow killed by the train they were comeing home to milk she was nearly over when the Engine struck her hind legs and brock them all to splinters she was a fine young cow and in calf "29 a fine day hauling in the turnips "30 at the turnips we had some boys helping "31 a fine morning till near 9 Oclock then it rained till 12 Oclock Mother and me went in to Guelph I had 10 bags of Colvert apples for the College got 60 cts $6 2 bags of Potatoes for the hosptal I gave them for it 1891 Nov 1 this day is cool we were at Church 2 a fine day at the turnips we got in all the appels 4 we finished hauling in the turnips we had Tom Evens 5 day at 50 cts Pet Smith 2 1/2 day 30 cts Toney Wakefield 4 1/2 at 30 cts "5 the ground was a littl white with snow the first of the season when the sun came out it was all gone we were taking in Potatoes in the afternoon out of Pits 2 1/2 lb Edwards time is he has ben hired for seven months at $15 per month "6 Robert is taking in the Potatoes a fine day I went up with Mother to Margarets in the evening to the Christening of the Baby "7 a fine day we came in to Guelph mother had some Butter 19 cts eggs 20 cts some Ducks Robert finished takeing in the Potatoes I paid Edward $30 "9 a fine day Edward comenced to work we hired him for a month at $10 they started to Plow back in the flats "10 fine in the forenoon but dull it rained all afternoon I got Farmer shod at Bickleys 1891 �Nov 11 this is a fine day the Boys are Plowing "12 a fine day but cool we were at the Church it is Thanksgiveing day not very many at the Church "13 this is a fine day the Boys are Plowing "14 a fine day I went in to Guelph with mother she had Butter & eggs 19 and 20 cts I got a suttle for Georges Sewing Machine at Raymonds and a paper of needles Paid $1 50 I sent it off by mail the Boys are Plowing "16 a fine morning till 10 Oclock then it rained all afternoon we shifted the stove and put up the Pipes "17 this is cold the wind got very high and snowed some in the evening Robert went to the Aberfoyle Mill with a grist 9 1/2 Bushels of Wheat got 320 lb of flour he had 12 bags of oats and {2} bag of mixed to chop Edward fixing the cow stables got the calves put in "20 this is a fine day Robert was at Beatties killing Pigs Edward is Plowing Mother and me were at the funeral of Mr Gilbertsons Boy 29 a nice morning till noon then it rained all afternoon steady 1891 Nov 17 I went in to Guelph with Mother she had Butter and eggs Robert had a load of Barley 55 B 44 lb at Guelph home 55 B 26 lb at Guelph at 51 cts $28 30 I bought a new Overcoat at Williamsons Paid $11 50 Mother got 2 pair of shoes the roads are very bad muddey "18 this day is very cold the grounds is white "19 this is a fine day cool we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 54 B 26 lb at 52 cts $28 33 we bought suite of cloths $14 an Overcoat at $10 the roads are good "22 it rained all day did not go to Church "23 this is a very wet day rained all night and all day till near night Robert and Mary Murray is away to the Church to a tea Meeting �"24 this day is very cold it snowed last night very stormy all day high wind Robert went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 12 bags to chop "25 this day is cold I went to Aberfoyle got Jess shod at Taylors 1891 Nov 26 this day is milder Robert went to Guelph with a load of Barley 55 B 42 lb at 49cts $27 37 I went with Mother down to Gilfillans "28 this day is cold Robert and Robert Little went down to Toronto very cold at night "29 very fine day but sharp frost at Church "30 this is a fine day I killed a fat sheep Edward went in to Guelph in the evening to the St Andrews Consort with Mary Murrays and Hellen Ainsly from Hamilton Dec 2 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph I sold 15 lambs to young Barber "3 a very fine mild day I went down to Mrs Gilfillans sale I bought a {??} rollor I paid $17 86 cash Robert came home from Toronto "4 this forenoon is very wett it raine till noon hevy "5 this is a fine day frost and a little snow in the morning I went to Guelph with some Butter "6 it snowed quite a bit last night "7 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with 15 lambs I sold to young Barber I got $69 $30 for 7 weather $39 for 8 Ewe lambs 1891 Dec 9 a fine day Robert went in to Guelph with a load of fall Wheat 43 B 8 lb at home 43 B 5 lb at Goldies it weighed 62 lb to the B got 93 cts per B $40 06 "10 this is a very fine day I went in to Guelph it was the Chirstmas fair and show "11 a very fine day Robert went to Guelph with a load of spring Wheat 44 B 48 lb at home 44 B 10 lb at Goldies it weighed 61 lb $38.87 �Dec 2 the the Sow went Murrays Boar "12 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph Paid the taxes "14 a fine morning but it started to rain about 10 Oc it rained all afternoon then snowed windy all night and cold we killed 4 Pigs "15 this day is soft rained near all day then frezed all night "16 very cold and stormy all day I went in to Guelph with one hog it weighed 243 lb got $5 15 per 100 lb $12 41 Edward went up to Kepple on a visit I got a lot of Dried fruit that Arived from California Figs and raisins 1290 lb my Brother John sent it to be divided 1891 Dec 16 the Fruit my Brother sen he paid the freight to Guelph but I had to Pay $3 26 before I got it he paid the Duty on it $13 there is a Barel of it for Robert Orr Waterloo "17 this is a fine day but cold I went down to Morriston with Robert we bought a new Covered Buggy from Campbell & Fritze I paid $90 $45 down $45 in 2 weeks they are to fixe the wheels of the old Buggy I bought a new whip from Scott Paid $1 1/2 "19 I went in to Guelph in the afternoon with Mother Susan and her Children came up from Toronto "21 this is a fine mild day "23 this day is dull and wett I went up to Lizzie Philips in the afternoon with Mother and Susan on a visit the Sow was at Murrays Boar the second time "24 this day is wet and very disagreable rained the most of the day Robert went down to Morriston for the old Buggie it was getting fixed "25 this day is very dull and foggy Robert Amos and Margaret came down here today "26 this is a fine mild morning but the roads are very soft till afternoon then it got very cold 1891 Dec 27 this day is very stormy cold very windy it wa was it very windy last night and cold �"28 this is a fine day I went down to Aberfoyle to the Nomination of Councilors this is Mothers Birthday aged 69 years "29 a fine morning but it got soft and rained a little "30 this has ben a fine day Mr Amos from Galt George Amos and his Wife was here on a visit Janet Amos and Robert came down "31 this day is raw and cold east wind I went down to Taylors got the mare Jess shod Jane came up from Toronto John Little came up in the evening train 1892 1892 Jan 1 this day is soft the roads are very soft and muddy we had the Friends and Mr & Mrs Murray Mr & Mrs Beattie were over in the evening "2 a fine Morning got very cold in the afternoon "3 this day is very cold John Little Preached at Duffs Church Morning and evening "4 this is a fine day the folks went home to Toronto John and Susan Little Jane Little and there Familys I went down to the Election of Councillors at Aberfoyle with Robert 1892 Jan 5 this has ben a fine day Robert went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 20 bags of Oats to chop he did not get it Duncan Macfarlane Hayfield Puslinch This concludes "The Hayfield Diaries" by Duncan MacFarlane For more information on Duncan Macfarlane, check out the “Meet the Diarist” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Scanned Manuscript and Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Duncan MacFarlane (1818-1892) 1890-1891 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers 1890 Dec 28 we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 50 B 6 lb at home 49 B 38 lb at Slemans got 44 cts per B $21.91 bought 500 lb of Bran at Goldies paid $2 75 Susan came up from Toronto yesterday with her two Children " 29 this is a wett forenoon 30 this is a fine day I was at Aberfoyle at the Nomination of Councilors " 31 a fine day I went out to John Douglas then to Guelph got $95 as part of rent from Douglas 1890 Jan 1 this is a very wett day it rained nearly all day Mother Susan and Me went up to Margarets to Dinner " 2 this day is soft it rained nearly all forenoon then cleared up the roads are terable soft Susan and her Children went down to Toronto this Morning Lizzie went to Campbelvile with her and came home in the evening " 3 it is cold and frosty the roads are hard " 4 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph got all the books squared up at the Bank Sent $5 to George to Bottineau got it regestered 1890 Jan 5 rained this morning soft all day rain in evening " 6 this is a fine day the roads are very soft it rained very heavy this morning it rained near all night I was down at the Election of Councilors at Aberfoyle " 7 this is a very fine day Some frost last night �" 8 hard frost this morning got very stormy at noon snowed and blowed all afternoon not much snow the boys were hauling home wood John Douglas paid all his rent " 9 this morning is fine got to blow a little snow in the afternoon I went down to Aberfoyle got a nut for a bolt of the windmill the boys are at the firewood cutting and splitting Edward with a heiffer to Murrays Bull it is the third time " 10 this day raw and dull the ground is white Edward is at Rosss Bee cutting wood " 11 this is a very stormy cold day got milder in the afternoon the Boys are fixing things 12 it rained last night a lot this is a fine morning then it got foggy and cold then frezed " 13 it rained very heavy last night this morning a terable high wind got cold hard frost and a little snow 1890 Jan 14 this is a fine day the Boys are getting wood " 15 this morning is raw and cold and a slight flurry of snow they went out to Aberfoyle to the Consert of the Farmers Club at the Townhall 2 ins of snow " 17 this is a fine day fine wheeling on the roads where it is tracked I went down to the Church to the annual meeting the roof of our Sheed at the Church got blown of with the high wind on last Monday I paid the record to J McLean " 18 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph I paid $4 for 4 numbers of the Mercury for the next year one each for myself one each for Brother John George. John D McFarlane I dont know where Duncan is living I paid Simpsons account against C Black " 19 a very fine day we were at the Church Mr Turnbull preached a fine Sermon it is fine wheeling " 20 we had heavy rain last night very windy today got cold at noon and hard frost the Boys cleaned up some Spring Wheat for seed 9 B " 21 this is a very cold morning 18 above zero got stormy in the afternoon and cold I was at the Post Office �" 22 this is a fine cleare day the Boys are chopping in the afternoon James Scott and Wife was here on a visit 1890 Jan 23 this forenoon got very stormy for a while then it got a fine afternoon we had John Smith helping us to kill a Steer " 24 this is a fine clear day I went down to the Annual meeting of the Insurance Company I was elected President the boys was chopping " 25 a fine day but windy Robert went to Guelph got 500 lb of Bran $2 75 500 lb small wheat for to chopp for the Pigs at Goldies paid $3 Mrs & William Gilfillan was here on a visit I went to Mrs Donald Campbells funeral " 26 a fine day got soft and rained some in evening " 27 a fine day I went in to Guelph with a hide 54 lb got $1 25 I paid Brill $10 8 for a pig for Mrs Black paid Guthrie & Watt $16 Mrs Black account with them Robert went the Arkell Mill with 15 bags to chopp 5 bags Wheat 10 Oats " 28 this is a very fine clear day Robert started to haul Dung with the wagon to the B lott " 29 a fine day white frost in the morning soft in the evening I cutt up the hind quarters of the Beef and salted hams " 30 this is a fine mild day very warm and oppen for this season no snow of any conciquance good roads 1890 Jan 31 this is a fine day the roads are very soft it rained this morning and thawed all forenoon I was at a meeting of Insurance at Aberfoyle Feb 1 it frezed hard this morning the roads are very rough it is cold Robert James & Lizzie went in to Guelph on the train I sold a cow to Dick King " 3 this is a fine Soft day it rained some last night the road are very Soft and slushey Edward went up to Dick Kings with the old white Cow I sold to him for $35 Donald Bell came down �from Bells corners on Saturday he went down to Milton tonight I paid him $20 I am owing him $80 yet he dont want it just now all paid now Jan 31 Robert went up to the Mill with 10 bags to chop mix Feb 4 this day dull and misty rained and frezed in the forenoon it was soft in afternoon rained in the evening I went over to Mr Alexander Smiths Funeral " 5 this day is terable windy soft and muddy in the morning got very cold hard frost before night " 6 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle got farmer Shod at Bickleys he has not been Shod this winter before " 7 this morning is raw with east wind were cutting straw Oats & hay in the forenoon 1890 Feb 7 I went to the Aberfoyle Hall to the fire Insurance Annual meeting it was an Ajurned meeting it got to be very stormy in the afternoon the road were very rough " 8 a fine morning got stormy and cold before noon I went to Guelph with Mother with the Buggie " 9 we went to Church with the cutter " 10 a fine day Robert got Sick with La Grippe " 11 this is a very fine day white frost in the morning I went with Mother down to Mrs Gilfillans then to Mrs Woods to see them " 12 this is a fine day the Rev Mr McKinley and Christene McKinzie was here to visit us he was Preaching in our Church last Sabath " 13 this is a very fine day the sun is strong the sleighing is gone I was down at the Post Office I sent away a letter to D Guthrie MPP to Toronto Lizzie is laid up with La Grippe Robert James has ben down with it all week " 14 it has rained nearly all day light and cold just above freezind point �" 15 a fine day we went to Guelph Bought 635 lb screenings paid $3.81 1010 lb Bran $54 or $11 per ton {scen} $12 1890 Feb 17 this day is cold a raw east wind Robert got laid up again he got cold this forenoon Mother is very sick with the la Grippe she was very bad last night " 18 very raw and foggie east wind I went down to Taylors got Jennie shod 2 new shoes good wheeling " 19 this is a fine day got cold in the evening and windy " 20 this is a very cold day very windy and stormy some times but not much snow it rained some last night Fielding & McLairin was here we got a cady of tea 11 lb we are to pay 45 cts if we like it when they come back Edward & Donald Bell started to cutt ice " 18 Donald Bell went up to the Mill with 15 bags to chop 6 of screenings 9 of Oats " 21 this day is cold and stormy a little drippel of snow " 22 this is a fine day not very cold we went to Guelph with five lambs I sold to Barber they weighed at home 582 lb at Guelph scales 540 lb $29 70 or 5 1/2 cts per lb " 24 this day is warm and soft the sleighing is done I went to Guelph with Robert James to See Dr Ketting he is very bad with his throat " 25 this day is very soft it rained all morning Donald went up for Maggie Murray Lizzie is sick 1890 Feb 26 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph for Dr Keatting Mother Lizzie & Robert is sick then I went over to Joseph Smiths sale " 27 the weather is foggy and dull I went out to McIntyres with the Buggie wheel to get fixed " 28 this day is very dull and soft it rained last night Donald Bell went up to the Arkell Mill with a grist of 16 B 50 lb of Wheat �March 1 this is a cold and windy day a great change since yesterday I went to Guelph to see the Doctor and got more medesine " 3 this is a fine morning had some flurries of snow in the afternoon yesterday was very cold Donald Bell went over to Blacks Mill for a load of sawdust he went for one on Saturday we have to pay 50 cent a load Mrs Gilfillan was here on a visit " 4 we had some Snow in the forenoon Jane came up from Campbelvile to see Mother I went down to Aberfoyle got home the Buggie wheel from McIntyrs got a new rim and a spoke paid $2.20 " 5 a very cold day ten below zero I went to Guelph got 100 lb oat meal for $2 4 gal coal oil @ 70 cts 1890 Mar 6 cold clear frost the coldest morning this winter got all the ice in good ice " 7 clear frosty weather sent up two steers to David King he bought for $60 " 8 a fine clear day the Sun is strong I went in to Guelph to gett the float of the tank fixed I bought 2 Bushels 20 lb of clover seed paid $4 per B $8.34 got three piles 50 cts " 9 a fine day at Church Mr Bradly preached " 10 a fine forenoon a little snow in the afternoon we got our firewood cutt with the saw " 11 this day is very soft a little rain and foggey Donald went up to the with 16 bags to chop 6 bags of Peas and 8 of Oats and 2 of Barley I bought 16 Bushels of Peas from Archy McKenzie paid 55 cts per B " 12 very soft and dull rained nearly all day light " 13 a fine day but very muddy the roads are terable I went up to Wilcocks Sale and the Postoffice " 14 a fine morning a little frost but it got very muddy a little flurry of snow in the afternoon " 15 this day is cold the roads are very rough Robert and me went down to Mrs Gilfillans for some Peas 20 B. 34 lb paid 53 cts per B �1890 March 17 this morning is cold I went in to Guelph for to draw some money out of the Bank for John Little I sent a check for $50 to him " 18 this is a fine day mild I went to Mrs J swartenbergers Funeral I then went down to Moriston with some Harness to Scotts to fix collers " 19 this is a fine mild day Edward was at Archie McKenzies cutting wood Robert went down to Campbelvile with a load of Sawdust for Christ Little Donald Bell started work " 20 a fine day I went over to J Irwins sale the roads are very muddy " 21 I went out to the Post office the road are terable " 22 it frezed last night the roads are very rough I went in to Guelph with Mother and some Butter got 19 cts 14 1/2 lb the roads are soft " 24 it is cold rough roads Gillfillans was here " 25 this day is soft it rained all forenoon Robert and me went down to the Aberfoyl with 12 bags of Oats to chopp then we went down to Morriston for some harness we were getting fixed and a pair of new halters with stems and bits paid $3 29 for the halters $2 49 for the others 1890 March 25 we bought a sett of iron harrows from Taylor the Blacksmith I have to pay him $13 in the fall got a shoe on Doll " 26 this morning is some blustry a little snow Robert went up to Gilchrists to help to kill pigs Edward went to J Smiths bee sawing wood Mother and me went up to Mr Murrays on a visit I paid him $2 for 2 cows to his Bull " 27 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with Lizzie it is the Easter fatt Cattle fair "28 this is a terable stormy a terable high wind all last night and today blowd and snowed al day �" 29 this is a fine day great drifts of snow on the roads I went to Guelph with the Buggie and Donald Bell I paid him $30 he got a new Suit of cloths I had 14 1/2 lb of Butter got 21 cts " 31 this is a very fine day we killed 9 little pigs Duncan Gilchrist was helping us 19 Donald Bell comenced to work the April 1 we went in to Guelph with some pork 8 pigs I Sold them to McHardy for $5 80 they weighed 1045 lb $59.69 and one for John Little it weighed 1890 April 3 this is a fine day frost in the morning I was out to the Postoffice the roads are very bad " 4 this is a fine warm day the Boys are splitting fire wood " 5 this is a fine day we went to Guelph Mother had Some Butter got 22 cts eggs 10 cts the roads are terable rough in the morning and very soft and muddy in the afternoon I drew Mrs Stewarts interest out of the Bank. $183 75 and sent it to her by express to Port Huron I renued her Debenture for three years " 6 a fine day we were at Church "7 this is a fine day after the rain last night I went down to Aberfoyl to Taylors got Jess shod new shoes paid $1 60 got some hems fixed then I went down to Moriston the Boys got all the wood split " 8 this morning is very wett rained till 10 Oclock it was a fine afternoon fixing fences Edward started to Sow the clover on the fall wheat " 9 this is a fine warm forenoon it got very windy afternoon cold near night I went with mother out to David Woods to visit after he got married the ewes comenced to Lamb 10 this day is cold got Fannie shod at Bickleys 1890 April 12 this is a very fine warm day we went to Guelph with some Butter got 20 cts I bought 1 Bushel of timothy seed paid $2 25 the Sow went to Beatties Boar yesterday she had 12 pigs on the 1st of April they are all dead she laid on them �" 13 this is a very warm day the roads are drying fine we were at Church " 14 this is a fine day but cold the men are ploughing the back field Robert comenced to plough on Fridy the 11th sod we went down to Aberfoyle got the colt shod at Taylors I went to Morriston " 16 this is a fine day Edward rolled the fall wheat John Little came up from Toronto today " 17 a fine day frost at night I went with John Little to Guelph he Bought a Sett of Buggie harness and a light gig the cows are all calved 6 " 18 a fine day Robert Sowed 8 acrs of Barley 15 Bushels in the Back field cold in the evening " 19 a fine day but very hard frost in the morning Robert sowed 4 Bushels of spring wheat we went to Guelph with 8 bags Potatoes got 55 cts per bag from Carter we bought over 800 lb. of Salt paid at the rate of $5 25 per ton 1890 April 20 a fine warm day we were at Church Mr Law preched " 21 a very fine day the ground is drying fast Robert is ploughing sod back in the big flatt field for Peas we sowed some salt on the spring Wheat Mr Leagat came down from Guelph Township for seed Barley 50 B 12 lbs got 44 cts per B $22.10 " 22 this is a very fine warm day Robert finished sowing the spring wheat 12 bushels and 3 1/2 Bushels Oats I was fixing the old rollor I went to Bichleys to get a bolt for the rollor Donald is gangplowing " 23 this is a fine growing day had a fine shower in the forenoon Robert is ploughing Donald is gangplowing 24 it is quite cool Robert sowed 9 Bushels of Barley in the field at the creek I went down to Morriston got a landside for the Watson Hill Plow paid $3 to Elfner the Blacksmith Barley 24 B sown " 25 this day is coold frost in the morning Robert sowed 10 Bushels of Oats in the field at the creek and Sowed some Peas in the Big field next it �" 26 this morning was cold east wind Robert sowe Sowed 20 1/2 Bushels of Peas they got a bag of Peas 2 B from Archy McKenzie Lizzie went to Guelph on the train 1890 April 26 it started to rain about 2 Oclock very light for 2 hours then it rained heavier after " 28 this is a fine day the men are Gangplowing the land is wett back in the flatts Edward went to the Mill with 12 bags of Oats to choap he went up to Arkell then he had to go to the Aberfoyle Mill " 29 this morning is wett it rained all forenoon fine in the afternoon the Boys are diging post holes in the Afternoon " 30 this is a fine day dull sometimes looks like rain the flats are too wett to work D was clenning out some of the ditches the other Boy are at the fence putting in posts I planted some onions we put the youg sow to Beatties Boar May 1 this day is very cold the Boys are gangplowing " 2 Robert Sowed the little field on this side of the creek in Oats 8 bushels then started to Sow the big flatt field next the side road " 3 sowed some oats " 5 the boys is plowing sod for peas Edward wen down to Taylors with a wagon wheel to get filled 1890 May 6 Robert finished Sowing the Oats in the big flatt field next the road 26 B " 7 this is a fine day frost at night Robert sowed near 7 bushels of peas we got 6 Bushels today from A McKenzie and 2 before that is 8 Bus I went in to Guelph to the fair I was at the Creamera meeting at the Town Hall I bought 25 lb of oilcake at Flewrs sowed 2 8 B Peas " 8 a fine day the men comenced to plow the sod for some oats Edward got home the wheel " 9 this day is dull and cold the Boys are plowing and rolling we were down to Margaret Blacks funeral she got drowned in the Spring behind the house it rained in the evening �" 10 this is a very wett and cold day Lizzie and me went in to Guelph with the Buggie and Some Butter got 18 cts and 10 cts for eggs Edward took in a load of Potatoes 16 bags got 46 cts per bag it was a very disagreable day to be out " 11 this is a fine day frosty in the morning at Church " 12 a fine day till 4 Oclock then it rained some till night Mother and Me were down to Campbelvile the Boys are picking stones away back in the back 1890 May 13 this is a fine warm day the Boys are picking stones off the hay I was going round with Mr Harcort to get Patrons for the Creamery " 14 this is a fine warm day Robert and me went out to the Town Hall Aberfoyle to the Guthrie meeting of Reformers I was Chairman " 15 this is a fine day but cold in the evening I went up to the Agricultural College about the Creamery a Meeting of the Committee of management we dined with Mr Mills the President " 14 I went up to the Arkell Mill with 12 bags to chopp " 16 Donald comenced to Gangplow the Potatoes & turnip " 17 this is a very cold day cold wind from the N west I went in to Guelph with Mother with Butter got 16 cts at the Royal eggs 10 cts Robert finished sowing the Oats back in the flatts they have been wett kept us back Sowed about 4 Acrs 6 B sowed 53 1/2 Bushels of Oats in all 26 1/2 B Peas " 18 this morning is raw and cold rained in the afternoon " 19 a fine day we put up a new fence back the lane back of the creek in the forenoon then the men started to hall dung back for the Potatoes " 20 Mr & Mrs Amos and Maggie came on a visit from Galt 1890 May 21 this morning was a very white frost a fine day after Boys at the Dung Mr & Mrs Amos went down to there son Georges a Man came here with Spectecals Mother & Mrs Amos �bought a pair each paid $2 each he wanted $2 50 each I bout a pair of the same kind for $1 50 and my old glases he alowed 50 cts for them " 19 the young sow went to Beatties Boar the second time " 22 this is a very fine day the Boys started to Plant the Potatoes I went down with Jennie the Colt to Taylors got her shod on the front feet 23 this turned out a fine day after the rain we had a terable heavy rain this morning the flats are all floodid I went with Mother to Peter Laings childs Funeral the Boys finished Planting the Potatoes 1 1/2 Acrs 5 bags Beauty of Hebron 5 bags Early rose 6 Bags Eliphant " 24 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with some Butter got 16 cts at the Royal Robert & Donald went down to Milton Jane came up with her Children " 25 it rained a lot after 11 Oclock nearly all afternoon " 26 a fine day Jane went home we have had a lott of visitors 4 girls from Guelph Jane and her family since saturday 1890 May 26 this is a fine day I went down to Morriston " 27 a fine day Robert is Plowing sod they started to gather Cream we give our Cream " 28 a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 B 50 lb at home 40 B 40 lb at Goldies it only weighed 55 lb to the Bushel got 90 cts $36 60 the price of standerd wheat is $1 per B " 29 this is a very fine warm day every thing is growing fine we washed the sheep Robert is Plowing sod Dolald & Edward at the dung " 30 it rained some in the forenoon I went to Church with Mother it is the fastday " 31 this day is very warm we went in to Guelph with some Butter got 16 cts then we went down to the Church June 1 a fine day we went to Church it is the Sacrament Sabath �" 2 a fine day we went to Church then I got Jennie shod in the front feet " 3 this day was very warm till near the evening then it rained Robert sowed some corn 3 1/2 Bushels " 4 we had a terable thunder and lightning 1890 June 4 and rained last night then we had a very heavy shower in the Afternoon I went to Guelph fair I bought a pair of Gaiters for myself paid $2 25 a pair for Mother paid $2 50 a pair sheep shears paid 75 cts " 5 a fine day very warm we had a terable storm of thunder and lightning and rain the flats are all floodid this is the Election for Member of Parlement for the Local house Donald Guthrie got Electid by 650 of a Majority " 6 a fine day till about 4 Oclock then we had a couple of showers Donald is Plowing the turnip land Robert sod I went over to Mr George Thomas{small superscript occurs} the Dentist with Lizzie to gett 2 teeth puled " 7 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with Lizzie she was at Doctor Kettins she is not very well " 9 this is a fine warm day very close and warm I went down with Mother to Malton to see Susan and her family they are all well " 11 a fine morning dull we came home from Malton we had a terable thunder storm comeing home we were out all the time of it down in Esquesing 1890 June 12 a fine growing day we got the turnip land all ready " 13 this day is dull and warm Edward and Donald Bell went over to the Lake Some Picknick I gave Dan Hume 30 cents to put on a gate at his Pond " 14 this is a fine warm day I went in to Guelph with Mother and Lizzie to see the Doctor I put Jess the mare to P {Beiners} Horse Tarry Bob $15 to insure a foal I paid one Dolar at the time of Service I bought 4 lb of Parisgreen Paid 30 cts per lb one hundred Cabage 25 cts �" 15 a fine warm day at Church P McLaren Preached " 16 this day is warm Donald is harrowing the turnip land " 17 very warm Robert comenced to Drill for turnips " 19 we had a big showr in the forenoon " 18 this is a fine day a little cooler started to sow the Turnips we have ben fixing up the Lane back to the Railroad " 20 this is a fine warm day finished sowing the Turnips 5 acres " 21 this morning soft it rained some I went to Guelph with Lizzie Donald Bell took the Pett and left the Councilors lett a job out the swamp " 22 this was a fine day at Church Mr Wilson Preached (1890) June 23 this day is very hot and close very little air we went to Rockwood with the wool 141 1/2 lb 46 lb of fine wool at 24 cts 95 1/2 lb of long wool at 21 cts half cash half goods $31.9 " 24 this is a very warm day the Mare Doll foaled this morning the foal is weake it cant stand we comenced to work the statute labour Edward and the team and Myself I am pathmaster Robert was attending the mare and foal " 25 another warm day we were at the roads " 26 Robert is ploughing Dolls foal died yesterday it never stood or Sucked I went in to Guelph for 4 lb of rape seed " 27 we sowed the rape seed we had to gett another lb 5 lb in all I gott Farmer shod on the front feet at Bickleys " 28 we had a showr of rain in the morning I went in to Guelph with Lizzie we had a very heavy shower comeing home near Guelph but there was none at home planted 50 cabeg " 29 this day was very dull and warm at Church �" 30 this day is terable hot 90 in the shade we went to Guelph got $50 out of the Bank then went to the Colege to the closeing of the Colege 1890 July1 this day is very warm we had a great deal of Thunder and Lightning this morning and some rain but not heavy Donald Bell has left us altogether he has been with us between 3 and 4 years " 2 this is a fine warm day we were down to the Church to a meeting for the purpose of chooseing a a Minester but we did not agree on a man there is some trouble in chooseing one " 4 this day is very cold I went in to Guelph with Mother in the evening to see the Doctor Lizzie is not well " 2 Robert went with the Mare Doll to Mr Thomas put her to his Horse " 5 this is a fine day not so warm I went in to Guelph then went up to Margarets to get Janet to come down to help Mother with the work for a few days Edward went to the Arkell Mill with a grist of wheat 13 B 50 lb then he went to Guelph we bought 2 Barels of salt at Andersons paid $1 35 each 100 lb of oatmeal $2 25 " 6 Robert and Maggie Graham went to Campbelvile 1890 July 7 this is a very fine day Robert moolded up up the Potatoes Edward started to scuffell the turnips Robert went up to the Mill for the grist he got 2 shoes on Doll and one on Jennie fore feet at Laings " 8 this is a fine day but hot about noon up to 92 in the shade we comenced to cutt the Hay in the big field next the oarchard Edward started to thin the turnips " 9 a fine hay day Robert is cutting hay " 10 a fine day busy at the hay " 11 this is a fine day warm Jennie the Mare foaled this morning it is very weake it wont suck �" 12 this is a fine warm day we hauled in 4 lads of hay Henry Darby comenced to work we hired him for a Month for $25 to help with hay and harvest Jennies foal Died last night I went into Guelph with Mother " 15 this is a very hot day I went in to Guelph to the Presbetary meeting I was appointed by the Congregation as a Commisioner to go there Susan and her Family came here in the evening on the train from Robert Amos{small superscript occurs} 1890 July 17 this is a fine day it is cooler bussy at the hay I went down and got Jennie shod at Taylors " 18 I went down to Bickleys with the Buggie to get the tires sett " 19 this morning was very cool I went to Guelph with Susan and her Family they went home on the halfpast ten Train on the on the Grand trunk " 15 I brought home 50 lb of binding twine from the Massie Company if it suites I have to pay 10 cents per lb if it will not suite I return it " 21 very dry we started to build a stack of hay back in the back field next Archies " 22 this is a fine warm day for the Hay we finished the Hay it is a fine crop " 23 the Boys are at the turnips " 24 Robert got the Binder started and cutt a little a little Barley we had a thunder shower in the evening " 25 this morning was dull did not cutt any till noon I went in with Mother to Guelph we bought 50 lb sugar paid 6 1/4 cents per lb " 26 finished cutting the Barley in the back field then started to the Wheat it is very ripe 1890 July 28 very warm we finished cutting the fall wheat " 29 a very warm we hauled in the Barley in the B field 9 loads �" 30 this day is soft some light showers they are at turnips " 22 the colt runaway with the old Buggie from the yard brock the shafts and got badly cutt about the legs " 31 started to haul in the fall wheat 4 loads cutt the Barley at the creek some of it is very short July August 1 this day is very warm got in all the fall wheat 13 loads 9 11 1/2 loads Barley 8 1/2 loads wheat " 2 warm and dry fixing the line feense in the forenoon hauled in the Barley at the creek 2 1/2 loads " 3 this is a terable hot day 96 in the shade at Church " 4 this day is very warm Robert started to Plow the summerfallow the others started the turnips the second time I went in to Guelph for the Horse ferier to see the Colt it is very bad " 5 this is a fine day not so warm as yesterday 6 a very fine day Robert plowing the rest at the turnips I went up with Janet Amos she has ben here for to her home the Ferrier was down to see the Mare she cant live 1890 Aug 7 a fine day warm finished the turnips comenced to cutt the Spring Wheat " 8 a fine warm day finished cutting the Wheat and cutt some Oats Edward is at McKenzies thrashing the young Mare died last night she has been very bad for four day she got cutt on the legs she runaway two weeks before with the old Buggie the shafts brock run in her legs made one deep wound after two weeks Tetanus or Locked Jaw sett in it is a terable disease very fatal she suffered terable before she died she was a fine young mare three years old she was very valuable a regular trotter " 9 this is a fine warm day the men are pulling Peas with the horse rake Edward at thrashing " 6 the old Sow piged she had three but one was dead " 10 this is a very cold day for August cold wind �" 11 this is a fine day cool in the morning the Boys finished pulling Peas they cutt come oats I went in to Guelph with the sling we had from Read I got 50 lb of Binding twine got 50 lb 15th July I paid $10 for both lots I bought a bottle of medicine for Lizzie paid $1 for it 1890 Aug 12 this is a fine warm day the men are hauling in Spring Wheat and one load of Peas Robert cutt oats till noon " 13 a fine warm day Robert is cutting Oats Henry stacking Edward is at Gilchrists thrashing " 14 very warm the men is hauling Peas I went to Aberfoyle got a bolt made for the Binder harrow irons mendid " 16 very warm got all the Peas hauled in 20 big loads put two loads on the floor Robert cutt Oats afternoon " 17 a fine showr in the forenoon got cold in the evening " 18 cool in the morning got very warm afternoon Robert cutt the most of the Oats Edward and Henry thrashed two loads of Peas with the Horses I went to Guelph with Mother & Lizzie to see the Sons of Scotland from Toronto they had an Excursion to Guelph Lizzie went down in the evening to Malton to see Susan " 19 this day is dull it rained some in the afternoon got in 4 loads of Oats cleaned up all the last years fall wheat about 20 Bushels Robert was Plowing the summer fallow " 20 this is a fine day Mother and me went down to Campbelvile the men is Plowing and hauling out dung 1890 Aug 21 we have had a great rain all forenoon " 22 this is a fine day we had a showr last night the men is Plowing and hauling out dung " 23 this is a fine cool day a little frost this morning hauled in 6 loads of Oats I went to Guelph for to meet Lizzie comeing from Malton but she did not come till the evening " 24 a fine day we went to Church �" 25 a fine day they were hauling in Oats I horse raickes some hauled in one load spring wheat " 26 this day is dull a very light showr in the afternoon we finished hauling in all the oats that is cutt we have some oats to cutt they are late we stacked what we hauled today Darbeys time is up tonight he has ben working for 1 1/2 month at $25 per month paid $37 50 " 27 a fine day but cold we there was a big showr last night " 28 a fine day warmer we were at David Littles Funeral we went to Guelph Mr Amos and Maggie was here from Galt Janet went home with them she has ben here for 2 month helping 1890 Aug 29 a fine day but cold I went down to Gilfillans with Mother Robert is Plowing this is his birthday he is 21 years old " 30 a fine day but cool I went to Guelph with Lizzie it is the seed fair I bought 9 B Democrate Wheat from Henry Gray {Bev} paid $1 I bought 2 shirts for the Boys and neckties paid $2 75 Sept 1 a fine day frost this morning 2 a fine day a little frost in the morning we put up 5 pigs to fatten " 3 a fine day warmer I went in to Guelph with Lizzie it is the fairday " 4 very warm we comenced to sow the wheat " 5 a fine day dull in the morning finished sowing the Wheat 8 1/2 Bushels Democrate 10 1/2 B Clawson " 6 this morning is dull a light showr a fine afternoon I went to James Davidson then went in to Guelph Lizzie went down to Campbelvile to Janes " 7 this day is very warm " 8 very warm in the morning got cool in the afternoon Robert started to Plow stubble in the back field put lambs in the rape �1890 Sept 9 this is a very fine day I went down to the Church we were chooseing a Minester Mr Robertson Elected James Davidson was here and put new lineind in the tank in the kitchin it cost $6 old Mr Mathison came down with him " 11 this day is dull and soft in the forenoon it rained some Robert James and Lizzie went up to Salem to Miss Jennie Davidsons Wedding " 12 this is a fine day Robert and Lizzie got home from the Wedding at noon " 13 a fine day the folks are all away to the sunday school Picknick to the Model farm except Mother and me " 15 a fine warm day we are thrashing theat Oats Peas " 16 warm finished thrashing all but some oats to haul in we were done about 2 oclock there was 200 Bushels fall Wheat 100 off 8 acres 100 spring off 5 acres 200 Bushels Peas 500 B Oats 225 Barley I went in to Guelph in the afternoon to go to a meeting of Presbtery I was a commishonar from the Church on behalf of Mr Robertson we are giving him a call but too late 1890 Sept 17 a fine warm day took in 2 loads of Oats and cleaned up a load of Barley Edward is at Murrays thrashing " 18 Robert and me went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 23 bags 53 B 31 lb at home 53 B 26 lb at Guelph got 61 cts per B $32 65 we brock the iron axeltry of the Wagon after we got over the iron Bridge we got George Tucker to take the load up to the market got it mended at Penfolds paid $2 50 " 19 cleaned up a load of Barley 23 bags 20 we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 23 bags it 54 B 41 lb at home 54 B 13 lb at Guelph got 60 cts $32 45 we weighed the loads on the market scales then put the Barley on the cars " 22 a fine day very dry we put in a culvert on the road �" 23 we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 21 bags 50 B at home 50 B 15 lb at Guelph got 60 cts per B the Barley is down some dull sale scarce of cars we bought a spring for the Buggie at Armstrong paid $2 " 24 a fine day frost in the morning Edward wen went down to Taylors the Blacksmith for the two wheels of the old Wagon got them filled 1890 Sept 25 a fine day I went to the post office " 26 this forenoon is dull and light rain fine afternoon Guelph Show Duncan Gilchrist Died this evening about 8 Oclock he has ben Sick for four weeks " 27 this Morning is cold I went to Guelph with Lizzie I paid Dr Reed $6 for attending the colt when she got hurt I paid Mr Davidson $6 for putting new lineing in the water tant last saturday the 20th " 28 a fine day frosty in the morning we were at Duncan Gilchrist Funeral " 29 a fine warm day we killed 5 pigs in the afternoon John Smith helped us " 30 we went to Guelph with the Pork 5 pigs they weighed 874 lb got $6 1/2 per 100 lb $56 16 sold them to Mr McHardy put up 2 Sows Oct 1 this day is warm and very dry the ground is very dry to ploug Robert went to Nassagaweya show in the afternoon " 2 this is a fine warm day the Boys started to take up the Potatoes Mrs Andrew Weir and Lizzie Weir was here on a Visit from Tesewatter 1890 Oct 3 I went down to the Post Office I paid Bickly $3 75 for setting 8 tires the Dummie $7 90 for filling 2 wagon wheels rims and spocks paid Taylor $13 for a sett of iron harows we got in the spring and $2 for setting 2 Waggon tires we had a lott of rain in mor " 4 we had a fine rain yesterday I went in to Guelph with Little John Little to go down on the train to Toronto �" 6 this was a very wett day I went over to Mr Thomas the Dentist with Lizzie to get a temporery sett of teeth top ones paid $7 " 7 this day dull we were all but Mother at the Puslinch show we did not exibit we are not Members this year " 8 a fine warm day I went with Mother to Mr John Marchals funeral it was a very large one " 10 this forenoon is very wett a very heavy showr Edward went down to the Milton show Robert and me cleaned some Oats " 11 a fine day we were at the Apples finished the potatoes 1890 Oct 13 Edward and me at the Apples Robert at Laings thrashing " 14 a fine day rain last night I went up to the Arkel Mill with 10 bags of Oats to chop for the horses then I went in to Guelph with the Wagon to get boxing for one of the wheels paid 55 cts at Peppers got 2 plough sheers paid {$5 0} " 15 this is a very fine day my birthday. at the apples " 16 a fine forenoon the boys at the Plow in the forenoon but it rained all the forenoon I was the P Office " 18 this is a very fine day I went to Guelph with Mother with Butter and eggs got 18 cts for each we bought 2 ganzie Jackots an 2 pair drawrs paid $6 for the lott a pair Plowlines paid 30 cts " 19 this day is wett all day raw and cold " 20 this is a fine day raw and cold I was at the apples and at Baileys Sale the Boys are plowing " 21 this is a fine day we were down to the Church the Rev William Robertson was Inducted into the Pastoral Charge of this Congragation they had a large tea meeting at night James Smith was here plowing Robert was at Beatties thrashing 1890 �Oct 22 this is a fine day we went up to Margrates on a Visit I got a slip for the Plow at Gowdies factory paid 40 cts " 23 this morning is fine but dull it started to rain at noon rained all afternoon not very heavy the Boys were at the thrashing McKenzies & Murrays " 24 this day is dull and cold and raw I went down to Taylors got the mares Doll & Jess shod and got the Wagon box fixed " 25 this is a fine day but dull I went to Guelph with Mother she had Butter and eggs got 18 cents for each at the Royal I Sent off by express to California to John $30 I sold the wether lambs to Barber for $5 75 per 100 lb to be delivered at the easter fair " 26 this day is coold and raw " 27 this day is pretty cold the Boys started to top the turnips the young Sow went to Beatties Boar we put up the other young Sow to fatten 28 this is a fine day the Boys are at the turnips I went to Aberfoyl got Farmer horse shod at Bickleys 1890 Oct 29 this is a fine day they boys are at the turnips " 30 Edward is at Watts thrashing Robert at the turnips James Johnston and Wife from the Township of Minto called to see us he was hired here about 30 years ago it is cold " 31 the forenoon fine but it was rough in the afternoon with a little snow at the turnips I went up to Arkel in the Morning for to get a Boy to help the turnips his name is James Jefferson hired him for 30 cents per day Nov 1 this morning is cold a little snow the Boys was at the turnip till near noon but it comenced to Snow and snowed all afternoon then after night it rained Edward went down to McLeods for his new boots I went to Guelph with mother with Butter and Eggs got 18 cts for each I drew some money out of the Bank and paid Donald Bell $70 that remained of his wages and $100 that he left with Lizzie to keep for him we are all clear with him now �" 2 this morning is soft it rained for sometime when we were going to start to Church then it snowed heavy the most of the afternoon 1890 Nov 3 this is a fine clear day frosty in the morning the snow did not melt very much Edward went to the Arkel Mill with 16 bags to chop 4 mixed 12 Oats Robert Plowed in the afternoon we seperated the Ewes put 8 to the Ram put 7 shearlings and 4 old ews in to the Oarchard going to send 7 up to R Amos " 5 this is a fine day the snow all went away the Boys are at the turnips James Jafferson and James Smith are helping them I went to Guelph with Lizzie I got her Gold Watch at savages it was cleaned I paid $1 " 6 this is a very fine day for the turnips " 7 this is a fine day finnished hauling in the turnips we mad a large pitt back in the field the roads are too bad to haul them home they were a fine crop 8 this is a fine day Robert James is covering the turnip pit and fencing it the other boys are plowing the Turnip land I went with Mother to Guelph with Butter 19 cts I bought a straw knife paid $1 25 2 pair of hinges paid 80 cts 1890 Nov 9 this is a very wett day till near noon " 10 this is a very fine warm day the Boys are plowing " 11 this is a fine warm day I went with the Boys down to the Church to put the roof on the horse shed and fix it up put on new doors and new hinges the roof got blowen off in the Spring " 12 this is a fine warm day frost at nights the Boys are plowing John Little and Mary Maggy came up from Toronto on the late train "14 we have had very fine weather all week the Boys are Plowing " 15 this morning is dull and soft but it cleared up a fine day the Boys are Plowing I went to Guelph with Lizzie she had some Butter the sow went to Beatties Boar the second time �" 16 a very fine day we were at the Church " 17 this is a terable wett day it rained all day steady and a good part of last night heavy John Little went home to Toronto Robert went down to Moffat station Christ Little from Bells corners was here 1890 Nov 18 this is a fine day Edward went up to Robert Amos' with 7 Shearling Ews to put to his Ram Robert was fixing round and letting the watter of the land it is too wett to Plow back in the flatt fields 19 this is a fine day gott pretty cold near night Robert James went over to Dr Thomas and changed 4 bags of Oats 11 B 21 lb for seed we got the Banner Oats got 6 teath pulled we cleaned up 16 bags of fall wheat " 20 this is a fine day cool we had quite a storm of snow last night about 2 or 3 inches we went to Guelph with a load of fall wheat 35 B 22 lb at home 35 B 25 lb at Goldies it weighed 59 lb to the B got 92 cts $32 58 Bought a 100 lb of Oat Meal at P Andersons $2 49 got 12 stove pipes 10 cts each 2 ebows 35 cts each I paid A McLeod $4 for Edwards Boots " 21 this is a very fine day snow all gone Mrs Gilfillan and Janet was here on a visit " 22 this is a fine day but cool I went to Guelph with Lizzie we had a load of wheat 37 B 30 lb 89 cts $33.38 we had some butter and eggs 19 cts B 20 ct eggs " 23 a very fine day we were at Church " 24 this is a fine day the Boys are plowing in the flats 1890 Nov 25 this day got cold and snow showrs we went down to Morriston was visiting at Singulars I went down to McIntosh Tailor got measured for Coat and pants " 26 a fine day Robert James went up to the Arkell Mill with 20 bags to chopp for the Cattle " 28 a fine day we were at Church it is fast day " 29 a fine day I was at Church with Mother �" 30 a fine day but cold we were a Church the Sacrament Sabath Dec 1 this day is cold and stormy it snowed a little " 2 this is a fine day but very cold clear frost we killed 2 pigs the old sow weighed 380 lb the other 180 they are good and fat Robert was at Beatties in the forenoon " 3 this is a cold stormy day it Snowed and blowed the most of the day but not heavy out of the east we put in 7 lambs & the ram and a yearling weather to fatten we put in 4 old ews 2 days ago we have got every thing housed up now " 4 this day is cold Mother Lizzie and myself went up to Margarets then we came in to Guelph Margaret came with us they were buying some things for Lizzie Janet Amos came home with us 1890 Dec 6 this is a fine mild day I went in to Guelph with Lizzie and Jane Little ang Robert I was at a large Meeting in the City hall to hear Sir Richard Carthright speek on resiprosity with the united states " 7 a fine day but prety cold " 8 this is a fine mild day Mrs Adam Hume Died yesterday we went up there today I went down to Tailor Mcintosh for a Coat and pants I paid him $5 75 for trimmings and making $3 for coat $1 for pants I got a pair of kipp boots for Robert at McLeods paid $4 40 9 this is a fine day but a little raw and cold we were at Mrs Adam Humes Funeral she was 73 years and {blank space} months old " 10 this is a fine day mild we cutt up the Pork 2 pigs I went to Aberfoyle got Jess shod at Taylors got a card from the G.T station " 11 this was a very fine day Edward went to the fair Sold the old Cow for $32 cattl is dull I had the wagon in in to Guelph got 850 lb of dried fruit from California dried Grapes paid $7 80 Dutty 1890 Dec 12 a fine day cleaned up a load of Wheat I went down to Bickleys got farmer shod �" 13 a fine day but pretty cold Robert J went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 37 B 50 lb at home 37 B 45 lb at Goldies got weighed 59 lb to the B $33 60 I went to Guelph with Mother and the Buggie I paid Doctor Keatten his account $8 25 and A McLaren for tea $5.65 a cap for Robert 50 cts " 14 a very fine d at Church " 15 this is a very fine day I oiled Johns Clock and sett it agoing I took our other Cloack to Guelph Saturday to clean at Pringles " 16 a fine day Susan came up from Toronto " 17 a fine mild day we went to Guelph with a load of fall Wheat 38 B 8 lb at home 38 B 15 lb at Goldies it weighed 60 lb to the B got 70 cts per B $34 43 I bought an Overcoat for Edward at Williamsons paid $8 for it I bought a 100 lb of flour paid $2 30 " 18 this is a fine day Robert James went up to the Arkell Mill with a grist of spring wheat 1890 Dec 20 this is a very fine day I wen to Guelph with Mother she had Butter got 18 cts eggs 25 cts Robert went up to Robert Amoss for the ews that were up to his Ram 7 Andrew Orr came over from Waterloo for a box of Dried Grapes from California " 21 a very fine day they were at the Church " 22 a very fine clear day Robert James went over to Dr the Dentist to git in some teeth " 23 a fine day I went to Guelph with Lizzie I went up to Dr Orton he fixed my nose Lizzie got a sett of Dimond Jewalry paid $78 the price was $83 " 25 this morning is cold and calm 5 above zero 26 this day is very cold I went down to Mr Robertson " 27 this is a fine day some light showrs of snow I went in to Guelph with Lizzie I bought 2 brushes paid $2 29 this is a fine day but coald I went to Aberfoyle got Jennie shod at Taylors I was at the Townhall at the Nomination of Councilors I had the Cutter �" 30 I went to Guelph I bought 14 chairs the price of them was 75 cts each by taking the whole got them for 62 1/2 ct got a lamp 45 cts & Almanac 15cts 1890 Dec 31 this day is raw and misty white frost Lizzie got Married to John Phillips our Minister Rev W Robertson Married them at 3 Oclock 1891 Jan 1 this day is Soft and misty "2 this morning is dull and Soft till after nine Oclock then it turned round got very cold and got very slipprey got Jess shod at Tylors " 3 I went in to Guelph with Robert we brought home Lizzie and John Phillips from there Wedding trip Mrs Patton and her Boy from Huron came here " 2 I Paid Mrs James Black all the rent of the Farm for the year 1890 $190 " 6 John and Susan Littl and Children went home to Toronto Lizzie went home With her Husband John Philips " 7 a clear cold day I went in to Guelph with Mother and Mrs Patton I paid her ${blank} to give to her Mother being Interest on the Debenture in the Bank " 9 a fine but cold I was at the Annual meeting of the Insurance Company I am Presidint 1891 Jan 10 a fine clear frosty day I went with Mother to Guelph she had some Butter and eggs got 18 cts for B 25 for the egs "11 dull in the morning started to snow got stormy in the afternoon "12 this is a stormy cold day windy "13 this is a fine day a little raw and cold I went in to Guelph for Reed the Ferrior to dress a cow that has a groth on her eye it is sleighing good in some places poor in other places �"14 this day is blustry and snow showers I went up to Berlin to the Convention of the Creamery Association there was a large meeting I came home in the evening the fare cost 60 cents "15 this is a fine day the big spoted heiffer calved this morning I went with Janet Amos up to Major Harveys to get her Musick lessons "16 this day is very cold keen frost below zero "17 dull and foggy white frost not so cold "18 this day is fine and mild we were at Church "20 this is a fine mild day I went with Mother to visit Mr D Campbel and Mr & Mrs Watt "21 verry mild enclined to thaw rained a little in the evening 1891 Jan 21 I went with Mother up to George Duthies sale Mother was going to Mrs Arkels she was not at home I bought a pott paid 50cts "22 this is a sort of rough day with snow showrs we were down to Mrs Malcom McBeaths Funeral a very large funeral she was 72 "23 this is a fine day I was at the Anual Congrational Meeting at the Church "24 a fine day good Sleighing we went to Guelph with 10 bags of mixed Chop to Pressents Mill Paid 6 cts per B some Butter 18 cts Eggs 25 c "26 a fine day Robert James went to Guelph with 32 B 10 lb of Fall Wheat at home 32 B 12lb at Goldies it weighd 60 lb to the B got 92 cts $29.62 got 200 lb shorts $1 70 "27 snowed some in the forenoon I went down to Morriston and to the mance got Lizzies Certificate from Rev W Robertson "28 a very fine day Peter Stewart and his sister Cathrine came back here on a visit they came with our Family to this Country from Scotland in 1834 "29 this day is very foggy till 2 Oclock then rained all afternoon �1891 Jan 30 this is a fine day hard frost I went down to the Aberfoyle Mill with 10 bags of Oats to chop paid 6 cents Per B got Jennie & Jess shod at Bickleys it is very slippery "31 a fine day till the afternoon it rained a little the Boys are cutting and hauling firewood Feb 1 a fine day we were at the Church "2 this day is frosty and very slippery the Boys went up to Arkel with a Cow and a heiffer we Sold to Billey Watson for $70 "3 this day is cold and stormy we had rain last night snow this morning god sleighing I went down to Aberfoyle to a Meeting of Reformers to make arangements for the Election and appoint Delagates to go to a Convention of Reformers at Toronto on the 18th "4 this is a very cold frosty morning down to zero I went to Guelph it is the fair "6 this day is very warm a fine day the Boy at the wood "7 a fine day till 3 Oclock then it sowed till night we went to Guelph with 7 bags of Apple got $1 a bag for 4 bags of spys 75 cts for 2 bag rissets 90 for 1 bag $6 40 got 1/2 ton of bran $8 1891 Feb 8 a very fine mild day we were at Church "9 this morning dull and soft rained all afternoon freezed after night we put tick destroyer on the sheep I filled up some Apples 6 bags "10 this day is cold and windy we went up to the College with 6 bags of Apples get $6 I was at the Reform Meeting at the City hall to select a Candidate for the Election James Innis the late Member was appointed "13 this is a fine mild day John Little came up from Toronto in the evening the Boys are getting home ice from Achies pond Bob Little is helping them I went to a Committee Meeting at the hall Aberfoyle "14 hard frost we finnished taking in the ice 10 loads paid Bob Little one Dolar for 2 day �"16 this day is soft the snow is nearly gone but lots of ice on the roads started to rain in the evening rained all night I went down to McIntyres for the Buggie wheel he put part of a rim in it paid him 60 cts Beckley 50 cts got a sett of wheel workers paid 20 cts 1891 Feb 17 this day is sort of blustry rain in the morning then freezed and some snow got the ice covered "18 this is a fine day the Boys started to haul home the Turnips from the back Barn "19 a fine day at the Turnips Janet Amos went up to Harveys with the Buggie I sold the two steers to Dick King for 4 1/2 cents per lb to be delivered on the 10 of April "21 this is a fine day but a littl raw we went in to Guelph Mother had some butter got 18 cts I paid Peter Bever $14 for the service of his horse Tarry Robb I paid $1 at the time $15 in all it is the Jess Mare "23 this is a very fine day we got home all the turnips they kept splendid I have got the cold "24 this is a very fine mild morning but it started to rain at noon and rained all afternoon and all night I went with Robert to Guelph with a Barrel of Apples for John Little we sent it down by Express to Toronto "25 this day is dry but soft the flatts are covered with watter the snow is mostly gone we cutt Some Oat sheaves with the cutting Box 1891 Feb 26 this is a fine day a littl cold I was up to the Nomination of a canditate for the Election of a Member of Parlament of Canada James Innis and James Goldie was Nominated 28 this day is cold and Rough I was in to Guelph with some Butter got 18 cts at the Royal Doctor Ketten was out to Mother March 1 this is a very fine day at Church "2 this is cold I went in to Guelph to the Doctor "3 this day is cold an Est wind at home �"4 I went in to Guelph to the Fair "5 this is a fine day it is the Election of a Member of the Dominion Parliment James Innis was Elected by 350 over James Goldie "6 this is a fine morning till 2 Oclock then it snowed all afternoon from the east and very cold Jane came up yesterday and went home this morning I went in to Guelph for the Doctor for Mother I was very cold "7 this is a fine Morning "8 this morning is cold and chilly out of the east sort of rained in the afternoon and at all night 1891 Mar 8 I went in to Guelph for the Doctor had to go to Hanlons "9 I had to go for to see the Doctor "10 this morning is cold got warm in the afternoon I went to Guelph for the Doctor Mother is very bad she has got Bronchities and Congestion of the Lungs the sow had 8 pigs one Died "11 this is a very fine warm day the snow is nearly all gone John Gilchrist was married today "12 this forenoon was very disagreable snowed a little soft snow all forenoon fine warm in the afternoon I went in to Guelph to see the Doctor Susan came up "13 this is a very stormy day snowed and blowed all day "14 this day is cold and stormy high wind I went in to Guelph to see the Doctor I had some Butter got 18 cts at the Royal I bought 100 lb of flour Goldies at Andersons paid $2 65 cow stary calved "15 a fine clear sharp morning got stormy in the afternoon the Doctor was down this morning "16 a fine morning got windy and stormy Hugh Cockburn was here to see Mother Jane went home on the train to Milton 17 this day frosty and cold Susan went home to Toronto �1891 March 17 I went to Guelph to see the Doctor "18 this is a fine morning I took Christ and Duncan And down to the Station to take him home he is sick Edward went in to Guelph with a load of wood for John Philips it snowed in the afternoon "19 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with some Lambs I sold to Barber 4 lambs weighed 370 lb at 5 3/4 cts per lb $21 27 3 dwarfs that was not thriveing for $5 and 1 sherling weather 135 lb at 4 3/4 cts per lb $6 31 $27.58 I bought 100 lb of Oatmeal $ 2.65 a bottle of Wine for mother $1 "20 this morning is dull and foggy rained and freezed "21 this morning is mild but very foggy and dull 22 this morning is mild but dull Mrs Ross and Petrie came from Guelph to see Mother she is a little better "23 I went in to Guelph to see the Doctor soft Roads "24 a fine day we were cutting wood with the circular "25 a fine day but hard frost in the morning I went to the Post Office then down to Morriston "27 a a cold east wind snow and stormy in the afternoon Duncan Graham came down to see Mother with Margaret Amos Edward went over to Gib Kingsburys to a bee 1891 Mar 28 I went in to Guelph with some butter and eggs got 20 & 18 cts I barganed with WB Cockburn for some spring wheat it is the seed fair I was at the Colege at a meeting of the Creamrie Comittee Robert went down to Milton "29 this is a very fine day we were at Church "30 this is a fine clear day Robert came home from Milton he was down to see Janes folks "31 this day has ben very stormy snowed a good part of the day soft snow �April 1 this day is raw cool in the morning the roads are very bad mud and snow I went in to Guelph it is the fair and to see the Doctor "2 this morning is soft rained all morning the Doctor came down to see mother she has ben worse for a few days "3 this is a fine morning I went to the Church it is the fast day I got a shoe in Jennies fore foot she is lame "4 very cold in the morning the roads are very rough I went to Guelph got 4 gal coal Oil at Bonds paid 72 cts I bought 1 1/2 Bushels of Clover paid $5 1/4 $7.75 1 1/2 B Timothy $2 25 $3.37 1/2 $11 "5 we were at the Church Sacrament a fine day 1891 April 6 this is a fine clear day hard frost in the morning Susan and the Girls came up from Toronto John Little came down from Carbiton on the evening train he is going to Preach ther this summer if spared "8 a fine clear day hard frost in the morning David and Mrs Wood was here on a visit to see Mother the Boys are splitting firewood "9 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle got Jess shod on 3 feet at Taylors "11 this is a very wet disagreable day I went in to Guelph with Butter got 18 cts eggs 14 I was at a meeting of the Creameray Patrons at the City Hall I was Chairman "13 this is a fine warm day we went to Guelph with 2 steers I sold to Dick King they weighed 2200 at $4 1/2 $99 and 3 sheep $21 a ram and 2 ewes I paid Edwards new suit of clothes at Williamsons $20 a sett of Gangplough shears and bolts 85ct "14 a fine morning till 3 Oclock then it rained "15 this morning is very dull and foggy it rained some 1891 �April 16 this is a fine day I went down to Moriston got a Ploughshare for Watsons Chill paid 49 cts "17 this is a very fine warm day I went with Mother to Mr & Mrs John Murrays Silver Wedding we gave a present of silver cream spoon and carving knile and fork $3 1/4 "18 this forenoon is soft showery I went in to Guelph I paid H Reid Farier $4 for comeing down to fix the Cows eye "20 a fine day Edward comenced to Gangplough in the back field Robert James went in to Guelph for a ton of salt paid $5 35 "22 this is a fine warm day "23 a finer day but cool we sowed salt on the Wheat and Barley land then Robert comenced to sow the spring Wheat "24 sowed spring Wheat 5 Bushels Fife Barley 7 1/2 Bushels 25 this is a fine day but cool I went to Guelph the mare Jess was very lame in the morning she got a nail in her foot I got the shoe put on at Arkell Robert sowed 8 1/2 acrs of Oats in the back field 11 Bus Banner 5 B Egiptoan 1891 April 27 a fine dry day cool Robert comenced to Plow the sod field back of the Rail Road for Peas Edward rolled the Back field "28 a fine day fine weather for seeding I went to Aberfoyl got the teeth of the iorn harrows sharpened at Taylors paid 72 cts I took them off and put them in myself "29 Edward is harrowing for Barley and we sowed some salt I went over to Phillips with Mother in the forenoon 30 this day is dry and warm Robert started to sow the Barley in the big flat field May 1 a fine dry day Robert finished sowing the Barley about 10 acres 17 Bushels and 9 Bushels of Oats in the same field �"2 this is a very fine day I went in to Guelph with Mother she is getting better she was at the Doctor we had Some Butter got 19 cts eggs 11 I bought a dung fork paid 70 cts and two handels 20 each "3 a fine day a shower last night at Church "4 a very cold day Robert plowed the garden "5 a very cold day hard frost cant Gangplow 1 the Sow went to Beatties Boar 1891 May 7 this is a fine warm day I went to the Postoffice and took Mother down to visit old Mrs John Black she has ben very sick Robert sowed oats in the third Back field 17 1/2 Bushels "8 a fine warm day Robert sowed 12 B Peas "9 this is a very warm day I went in to Guelph in the afternoon for some things "12 this is a fine warm day Robert is ploughing sod for Peas John Phillips got a load of hay from the stack in back field paid $5 some not good the cow spotty calved this morning "13 a warm day Robert finished ploughing the sod and sowed it 4 1/2 acres 10 acrs in the field sowed 9 1/2 Bushels 21 1/2 Bushels in the field "14 this is a fine day I went up with Janet Amos she has ben down here for a week helping to clean the house I went in to Guelph bought a pair of low Boots for Edward paid $1 1/2 Robert started to sow the field at the creek oats "15 a warm dry day Robert finished sowing oats in the field at the creek 19 1/2 Bushels 16 this day is cool and dry I went Guelph with Mother then she went up to Robert Amoss some Butter 18 cts 1891 May 15 put the Mare Doll to Freeman Thomass Horse �"16 Robert finished sowing the oats a corner near the creek 4 1/2 Bushels "17 this morning is cold with frost "18 this morning is very cold we took home a small load of off the top of the stack it is spoil damaged with weet John Smith got about 500 lb he is to work for it "19 this day is warm in the midel of the day but coold at nights Robert sowed 4 1/2 Bushels of Peas in the field where the turnips is going to be we have sowed 5 Bushels of spring wheat 24 1/2 Bushels Barley 66 1/2 Bushels Oats 26 Bush Peas we have sown 122 Bushels of grain this spring McRoary got a load of hay from the stack "20 a fine day the Boys and John Smith has ben hauling out Manure for the turnips "21 we had Smith and McRoary helping out the Manure "22 we had a very heavy shower last night and a fine rain today but not very heavy Mother and me were at Mrs George Watsons Funeral she was Burried at Eden Mills 1891 May 22 the Boys were at the Dung themselve part of the day 23 Mother was at Mrs Robert Beatties she had a son this morning McRoary is at the Dung the two Mares Doll and Jennie got the Horse Freeman Thomas horse "24 quite a frost we were at the Church "25 a very fine day warm Edward is away to Eden Mills Robert is at the Plough Lizzie was here this forenoon helping to wash the Blankets John got a bag Potatoes "26 this is a fine day cool and dry we are at the Dung we have McRoary 2 1/4 hours Robert is Ploughing "27 this day is warm we started to plant the Potatoes we have James Smith helping and McRoary "28 a fine warm day we finished planting Potatoes an Acre and half 11 rows of early ones and the rest are white Elephants we washed the sheep 16 and a sick one and one Died last night �"29 warm and dry Robert was Ploughing finnished Ploughing down the dung for the turnips we had McRoary they were hauling dung back to the field at the creek for corn time that McRoary was here May 21 x 23 x 26 2 1/4 hours x 27 x 28 x 29 x 30 1891 May 30 a fine warm day the Boys are Picking stones off the gras McRoary is with them I went to Guelph with mother she had Butter 15 cts eggs 10 cts "31 a very warm day Some of the little pigs Died June 1 very warm and dry it has ben a very dry spring Edward clipped some of the Sheep "2 this is a very fine day had a fine shower this morning the Boys are Ploughing for corn we have lost 3 pigs nearly 3 months old they appeare to have got Poison McRoary got a ton of hay "3 this morning is a little soft we had a shower in the morning we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 38 B 25 lb at 97 cts $37.25 spring Wheat we brought home 600 lb of salt paid at the rate of $5 35 I gave Robert $3 to get boots &cc we had a Meeting of the Creamery committee "4 a fine day Edward finished the sheep 18 "6 the Boys are picking stons off the hay field "8 the Boys and McRoary is at the stones finished "9 this day is very warm and dry we were up to James Scotts on a visit "10 the weather is very warm and dry 1891 June 10 the Boys finnished picking the stones off the turnip land I planted some corn yesterday "5 Robert sowed 1 1/2 Bushels of Corn I bought from J Hewr paid $1 1/2 "11 this is a very fine day we had a fine shower this morning it will do a lot of good �"13 this day is very warm we went in to Guelph with a load of spring Wheat 28 B 43 lb at home 28 B 35 lb at Goldies got 96 cts $27 44 it weighed 58 lb to the B I bought 500 lb of flour paid $2 60 per 100 $13 "15 the weather is very hot 100 on the thermomiter it has ben very warm lately we sowed 6 lb of rape we bought 10 lb of turnip seed paid 10 cts 6 lb rape 8 cts "16 this is a very hott day a breeze in the afternoon we had a thunderstorm in the evening a fine rain Robert made som drills "17 this is a fine day dull the ground is too soft to drill in the forenoon Robert plowing sod "18 a fine day but dull sowed some turnips "19 a fine day dull in the forenoon cool sowed some turnips Robert Mary and Maggie went to the Sunday School Picknick up to the Model Farm 1891 June 20 this is a fine day the boy finished sowing the turnips 5 acres we went in to Guelph "21 we had fine rain in the forenoon Mother went up to Robert Amoss Margaret had a young son this morning "23 a very warm day the Boys is plwing sod "24 this is a very warm day I went in to Guelph with one bundel of wool 56 1/2 lb gross at home 54 in Guelph 50 lb wool at 20 cts per lb $10 I went up to Margarets to see them Robert is at John Cockburns Barn raising "25 very warm working statute labour "26 working statute labour "27 a very warm day I went to Guelph brought Mother home from Margarets "30 very hot and sultry I went with Mother to the College to the Closing ex July 1 this is a fine day we had a fine shower this morning we had several visitors "2 a fine day Edward took a load of hay down to R B Morrison 2280 lbs �1891 July 1 comenced to cutt the hay the "2 cutt some hay in the field near the Barn "3 Robert finished cutting the hay in the field near the Barn it is very light clover it has rained nearly all day showery got very windy in the afternoon "4 this morning is cool wind I went in to Guelph got a barel of salt paid $1 40 100 lb of shorts $1 I got the Policy of Insurance on the creamry for $2000 paid $6 we got $10 from the traders Bank "6 this is a fine day we went to Rockwood with the wool 26 1/2 lb half fine at 25 cts 23 1/2 lb at 20 got yarn and cloth we got in 3 loads of hay "7 this forenoon is very wett rained steady from 3 Oclock till 11 Oclock the afternoon was fine the Boys went to Picknick at the College the of Patrons of industry "8 this is a fine day got in 3 lads of hay "9 a very fine day the Boys are at the hay I went in to Guelph I was signing the Creamery Checks I got $24 25 for our Cream for the Month of June and one week in May 1891 July 10 a very fine day the Boys are at the hay I planted 50 cabage Edward scuffeled "11 a fine day busy at the hay at Church "12 a fine day this is the Sacrament Sabath "13 a fine hay day got the hay all cutt I went in to Guelph with Mother she went up on the noon train to Wiarton she is going to see her sister Jane in Keppel she is very sick "14 we had a great storm of wind and ran rain rained a great deal "15 I went to Taylors got Jennie shod �"16 this is a fine hay day we had McRorey helping to haul in the hay I went down to Peter Bievers put the Mare Jess the his Horse Tary Bob I got the nedel of the Binder fixed at Taylors "17 a fine day had McRorey hauling in hay "18 a fine day finished hauling in the Hay we had 22 large loads near 30 tons had McRoray till 10 Oclock "21 a fine day had Smiths 2 Boys helping at the turnips they got a bag of seed Potatoes 1891 July 22 Robert comenced to cutt the fall wheat Edward is finnishing cleaning the turnips "23 finished cutting the fall Wheat fine wheat "24 a fine day I had to go to Guelph for a spring for the knotter of the Binder I got it made at Gourdies paid 10 cts Robert comenced to cutt the Barley at the Back field "23 I went down to Morriston bought $2 worth of sugar a straw hat for Edward paid 20 cts "25 I went in to Guelph at a Meeting of the Creamery committee "27 this is a fine day we hauled in 2 loads Barley "28 a fine day hauled in 4 loads of fall wheat put up a pig to fatten "29 we hauled in 4 loads of Wheat we had a big shower after dinner I went to John Blacks funeral "30 this morning is dull and a light shower then it cleared up a fine afternoon Robert went in to Guelph with a load of Peas 31 B at home 30 B 45 lb at Hewrs got 72 cts $22 14 I went up to Margarets with Jane "31 finished hauling in the Wheat 12 loads 1891 �Aug 1 this day is dull and a very light rain sometimes Edward started to scuffel the turnips the second time Robert cutt a little Barley in the Morning I went to Guelph a Meeting of the Creamery Committee we sold the July Butter to Brill for 20 cts per lb Mother got home from Keppel she has ben away for three weeks we bought 14 lb of beef paid 7 cts per lb 8 1/2 lb of Pork at 10 cts "3 this is a fine day George Wakefield comenced to work we hired him for a Month for $25 at the turnips in the forenoon Robert is Cutting barley "4 a fine day Robert finished cutting the Barley the other Boys are at the turnips "5 very warm I went in to Guelph got 50 lb Binding twine 25 lb crown B 11 cts per lb 25 lb reed cap 12 cts got two springs fore the kotter paid 25 cts "6 Mr Johnston and Mrs David Wood was here "7 a very warm day the Boys are hauling in Barley 6 loads at Flemings thrashing "8 the Boys hauled in 7 big loads of Barley August 9" 1891 Aug 8 I went in to Guelph Mother had some chickens she got 40 cts per pair alive I signed the Creamery checks "9 this morning is very dull and showery we had a terable storm in the evening a most dreadfull wind at first then it rained a terable storm of thunder and lightning till near the midle of the night "10 very hot and sultry dull in the forenoon comenced to cutt the oats in the back field in the afternoon had to spread out the Barley to dry heavy showrs went round but we had none but a great deal of lightning "11 a fine day hauled in the last of the Barley 18 big loads 12 finished the Oat in the back field and cutt the spring Wheat a very fine crop "13 a fine day hauling in the wood to the shed "14 a fine forenoon rained in the afternoon Robert went to Bob Blacks mill for some lumber �"15 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph the Boys hauled in the spring wheat 4 loads "17 Robert cutt some Oats and putt out straw 1891 Aug 18 this is a fine day I went up to see Pett Hume about thrashing hauled in 4 loads of Oats "19 I went in to Guelph Bought a cady of tea 11 lb from Fielding & McLaren $1 worth sugar 50 lb Oatmeal paid $1 50 at P Andersons 28 lb meat at Billey Watson paid $2 hauled in loads of Oats "20 horse raiking the Oats and got them in "21 rained this morning we thrashed all day Peter Hume we thrashed 225 fall Wheat 87 sp 375 Oats 335 Barley 1022 "22 a fine day pulled a lot of Peas Mr McLaren has ben helping us for 2 1/2 day pulling Peas and thrashing "24 it rained a lot this morning dull all day cleaned up some wheat and fixing about the Barn the Sow piged she had 7 pigs "25 a fine day cutt some Oats and turned Peas I went to Aberfoyle to get a bolt for the Binder and a quart of oil at Falconbridges "26 a fine day warm in midle of the day I went down to Milton with Patricha Little and some Butter and preserves for Jane Little 1891 Aug 27 this day is dull and Ploughing and scraping out a ditch at the fallow 28 a fine day hauled in 6 loads of Peas in the afternoon "29 a very fine day cold in the morning the Boys finished pulling the peas with the rake and hauled in 2 loads of peas I went in to Guelph it was the seed wheat show I am going to get 4 B wheat from Morlock and 6 B from R Amos �"30 a fine day we were at Church "31 this day is dull in the forenoon a slight shower in the afternoon we got in 2 loads of Peas and plowing Sept 1 a fine day the Boys are hauling in Peas I went down to Morriston got 4 Bushels of Surprise Wheat from Mr Morlock paid one Dolar per B "2 Ploughing and scrapeing out a Ditch "3 a fine day I went in to Guelph for 25 lb of Binding twine paid 9 cts per lb finished hauling in the Peas 21 loads "4 hauling in Peas and killed a pig 1891 Sept 5 this morning is cold started to rain about 10 Oclock rained some all day light then rained heavy after night I went in to Guelpt with a pig it weighed 157 lb got $7 per 100 lb from McHardy then I went out to Robert Amos for 6 Bushels of Garfield Wheat paid one Dolar per B "7 a fine day but dull in the forenoon Robert cutt the Oats at the creek Edward is Ploughing "8 a fine day Robert comenced to sow the Wheat "9 Robert finished sowing the Wheat on the summerfallow 7 acres 4 Bushels of Surprise wheat and 6 B of Garfield Wheat hauling in Oats "10 hauling in Oats and Ploughing for Wheat "11 a fine day Ploughing and hauling in Oats "12 a fine day George Wakefield left he has ben here one Month and nine days I paid him $25 still own him $7 1/4 the Boys are Plowing I went to Galt with Mother to old Mrs Robert Amoss Funeral we got a very heavy thunder storm after dark rained for a long time while we traveled 10 miles 1891 �Sept 14 this day is cool I went in to Guelph to signe the Creamery checks they finished Plowing "15 we had a very heavy rain last night it is dull this forenoon Edward harrowed in the afternoon Robert went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 8 bags of Oats to chop Robert Beattie got the loan of 5 bags of Oats 396 lb "16 this is a fine day we got 4 1/2 Gallons of Coal oil at the Grange paid 14 cts per Gal "17 this is a fine day finished sowing the Wheat in the big flat field 19 Bushels 10 B of Clawson and 9 B Democrate "18 a fine till the afternoon we had a showr a great deal of thunder and lightning we finished cutting the Oats a peice that was late they were very heavy and laid down "19 a fine day we were in to Guelph Mother had some chickens and Ducks "21 this is a very warm day cutting corn and hauled in 4 loads of Oats in the afternoon had McRory in the afternoon "22 this is a very warm day the Boys are cutting corn with the Binder and with the hoock 1891 Sept 23 this day is very warm I went to the Guelph show with Mother & Robert "25 very warm finished cutting and stacking the Corn it was a fine crop we lett the Sheep and the young Cattle on the rape "29 this is a fine cool day we had a heavy rain this morning thunder and lightning we have had it very warm for two weeks "30 Edward went the Nassageweya show Robert at Gilchrists and W McKenzies thrashing Oct 1 the Boys is at W McKenzies thrashing "2 a fine warm day we started to take up the Potatoes we had Jime and Pet Smith helping "3 a fine day at the Potatoes I paid the Smith Boy $1 50 for the two days I went in to Guelpt about the Creamery �"4 a fine day at the Church it is the Sacrament Sabath heavy rain at night "5 it is cool at the Potatoes 6 at the Potatoes part of the day Pushlinch show "7 rained a little near all day heavy at night I was in to Guelph and at the College sale 1891 Oct 10 I was in to Guelph and signed the Creamery Checks Robert had a load of Wheat in 35 bushels 50 lb it weghed 63 lb to the B got 92 cts per B $32 96 "11 this day is very cold for the season "12 hard frost cold in the morning finished picking and harrowing the Potatoes a fine crop some rotting "13 clear and cool we cleaned up a load of Barley Mrs David Watt Died this morning aged 76 years Mother was there all night "14 we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 50 B 12 lb at home got 45 cts $23 20 "15 this day is cool we wer at Mrs David Watts Funeral and David Dows Funeral both out of the same house at the same time "17 we went in to Guelph Mother had Butter and eggs and Robert had a load of Barley 54 B 44 lbs at home got 44 cts $23.60 "22 this is a very cold day we went in to Guelph I paid Doctor Keating his account up to date $27 I was not very well I got some pills 1891 Oct 20 I was at John Clarks Sale I bought a Leister Ram Lamb paid $5 56 "24 this is a very fine day we went in to Guelph Mother had Butter 19 cts Robert had a load of Barley got 43 cts 54 B $23 20 "26 this is a fine day we were thrashing P Hume �"27 this day was very cold very cold wind we were thrashing till near half past 3 Oclock we thrashed 855 B Oats 267 B Peas 175 B Barley we thrashed one day in August "28 this is a fine day we started to top and harrow the turnips and at the Appels we got a cow killed by the train they were comeing home to milk she was nearly over when the Engine struck her hind legs and brock them all to splinters she was a fine young cow and in calf "29 a fine day hauling in the turnips "30 at the turnips we had some boys helping "31 a fine morning till near 9 Oclock then it rained till 12 Oclock Mother and me went in to Guelph I had 10 bags of Colvert apples for the College got 60 cts $6 2 bags of Potatoes for the hosptal I gave them for it 1891 Nov 1 this day is cool we were at Church 2 a fine day at the turnips we got in all the appels 4 we finished hauling in the turnips we had Tom Evens 5 day at 50 cts Pet Smith 2 1/2 day 30 cts Toney Wakefield 4 1/2 at 30 cts "5 the ground was a littl white with snow the first of the season when the sun came out it was all gone we were taking in Potatoes in the afternoon out of Pits 2 1/2 lb Edwards time is he has ben hired for seven months at $15 per month "6 Robert is taking in the Potatoes a fine day I went up with Mother to Margarets in the evening to the Christening of the Baby "7 a fine day we came in to Guelph mother had some Butter 19 cts eggs 20 cts some Ducks Robert finished takeing in the Potatoes I paid Edward $30 "9 a fine day Edward comenced to work we hired him for a month at $10 they started to Plow back in the flats "10 fine in the forenoon but dull it rained all afternoon I got Farmer shod at Bickleys 1891 �Nov 11 this is a fine day the Boys are Plowing "12 a fine day but cool we were at the Church it is Thanksgiveing day not very many at the Church "13 this is a fine day the Boys are Plowing "14 a fine day I went in to Guelph with mother she had Butter & eggs 19 and 20 cts I got a suttle for Georges Sewing Machine at Raymonds and a paper of needles Paid $1 50 I sent it off by mail the Boys are Plowing "16 a fine morning till 10 Oclock then it rained all afternoon we shifted the stove and put up the Pipes "17 this is cold the wind got very high and snowed some in the evening Robert went to the Aberfoyle Mill with a grist 9 1/2 Bushels of Wheat got 320 lb of flour he had 12 bags of oats and {2} bag of mixed to chop Edward fixing the cow stables got the calves put in "20 this is a fine day Robert was at Beatties killing Pigs Edward is Plowing Mother and me were at the funeral of Mr Gilbertsons Boy 29 a nice morning till noon then it rained all afternoon steady 1891 Nov 17 I went in to Guelph with Mother she had Butter and eggs Robert had a load of Barley 55 B 44 lb at Guelph home 55 B 26 lb at Guelph at 51 cts $28 30 I bought a new Overcoat at Williamsons Paid $11 50 Mother got 2 pair of shoes the roads are very bad muddey "18 this day is very cold the grounds is white "19 this is a fine day cool we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 54 B 26 lb at 52 cts $28 33 we bought suite of cloths $14 an Overcoat at $10 the roads are good "22 it rained all day did not go to Church "23 this is a very wet day rained all night and all day till near night Robert and Mary Murray is away to the Church to a tea Meeting �"24 this day is very cold it snowed last night very stormy all day high wind Robert went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 12 bags to chop "25 this day is cold I went to Aberfoyle got Jess shod at Taylors 1891 Nov 26 this day is milder Robert went to Guelph with a load of Barley 55 B 42 lb at 49cts $27 37 I went with Mother down to Gilfillans "28 this day is cold Robert and Robert Little went down to Toronto very cold at night "29 very fine day but sharp frost at Church "30 this is a fine day I killed a fat sheep Edward went in to Guelph in the evening to the St Andrews Consort with Mary Murrays and Hellen Ainsly from Hamilton Dec 2 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph I sold 15 lambs to young Barber "3 a very fine mild day I went down to Mrs Gilfillans sale I bought a {??} rollor I paid $17 86 cash Robert came home from Toronto "4 this forenoon is very wett it raine till noon hevy "5 this is a fine day frost and a little snow in the morning I went to Guelph with some Butter "6 it snowed quite a bit last night "7 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with 15 lambs I sold to young Barber I got $69 $30 for 7 weather $39 for 8 Ewe lambs 1891 Dec 9 a fine day Robert went in to Guelph with a load of fall Wheat 43 B 8 lb at home 43 B 5 lb at Goldies it weighed 62 lb to the B got 93 cts per B $40 06 "10 this is a very fine day I went in to Guelph it was the Chirstmas fair and show "11 a very fine day Robert went to Guelph with a load of spring Wheat 44 B 48 lb at home 44 B 10 lb at Goldies it weighed 61 lb $38.87 �Dec 2 the the Sow went Murrays Boar "12 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph Paid the taxes "14 a fine morning but it started to rain about 10 Oc it rained all afternoon then snowed windy all night and cold we killed 4 Pigs "15 this day is soft rained near all day then frezed all night "16 very cold and stormy all day I went in to Guelph with one hog it weighed 243 lb got $5 15 per 100 lb $12 41 Edward went up to Kepple on a visit I got a lot of Dried fruit that Arived from California Figs and raisins 1290 lb my Brother John sent it to be divided 1891 Dec 16 the Fruit my Brother sen he paid the freight to Guelph but I had to Pay $3 26 before I got it he paid the Duty on it $13 there is a Barel of it for Robert Orr Waterloo "17 this is a fine day but cold I went down to Morriston with Robert we bought a new Covered Buggy from Campbell & Fritze I paid $90 $45 down $45 in 2 weeks they are to fixe the wheels of the old Buggy I bought a new whip from Scott Paid $1 1/2 "19 I went in to Guelph in the afternoon with Mother Susan and her Children came up from Toronto "21 this is a fine mild day "23 this day is dull and wett I went up to Lizzie Philips in the afternoon with Mother and Susan on a visit the Sow was at Murrays Boar the second time "24 this day is wet and very disagreable rained the most of the day Robert went down to Morriston for the old Buggie it was getting fixed "25 this day is very dull and foggy Robert Amos and Margaret came down here today "26 this is a fine mild morning but the roads are very soft till afternoon then it got very cold 1891 Dec 27 this day is very stormy cold very windy it wa was it very windy last night and cold �"28 this is a fine day I went down to Aberfoyle to the Nomination of Councilors this is Mothers Birthday aged 69 years "29 a fine morning but it got soft and rained a little "30 this has ben a fine day Mr Amos from Galt George Amos and his Wife was here on a visit Janet Amos and Robert came down "31 this day is raw and cold east wind I went down to Taylors got the mare Jess shod Jane came up from Toronto John Little came up in the evening train 1892 1892 Jan 1 this day is soft the roads are very soft and muddy we had the Friends and Mr & Mrs Murray Mr & Mrs Beattie were over in the evening "2 a fine Morning got very cold in the afternoon "3 this day is very cold John Little Preached at Duffs Church Morning and evening "4 this is a fine day the folks went home to Toronto John and Susan Little Jane Little and there Familys I went down to the Election of Councillors at Aberfoyle with Robert 1892 Jan 5 this has ben a fine day Robert went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 20 bags of Oats to chop he did not get it Duncan Macfarlane Hayfield Puslinch This concludes "The Hayfield Diaries" by Duncan MacFarlane For more information on Duncan Macfarlane, check out the “Meet the Diarist” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/da69aa3a5d7414159eb2442d22be9e86.pdf fec92aa89a3fdbb6d61f33ba9959c2df PDF Text Text ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7aceaf2021c9c850397a58b102b13c6f.pdf 3e834e54c4a8d5d190729fe05482e959 PDF Text Text Duncan MacFarlane (1818-1892) 1888-1889 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers 1888 January 1 it snowed last night today it is soft rained in the forenoon then got very cold in the evening " 2 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle to the Election of Councilors we had Some of our friends for New years Dinner " 3 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle to Taylors and got the Mare Jess Shod " 4 this day is mild snowed a little we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 37 B 28 at home 37 B 30 lb at Goldies it weighed 59 lb to the Bushel got 81cts $30.38 I bought 500 lb flour paid $2.10 per 100 lb $10.50 500 lb shorts paid $4.25 " 5 this is a fine clear day I sold 2 steers for $60 and 14 lambs for $60 to David King he paid $100 he will pay $20 when he takes the lambs away the steers went away today the lambs to go away next week Hector McCoag and Wife from Beverly was here today Duncan Gilchrist and Annie came with them John Douglas paid Blacks rent $190 " 6 this is a fine mild day we were down to Christ Littles to a Diner it is his Birthday 1888 January 7 this is a fine day we went to Guelph and settled up Some of Blacks accounts " 9 this is a fine day David King took away the Lambs 14 and an old Ewe sold them for $4 25 each " 10 a fine morning got stormy and cold James Scott and Wiff was here John Little came home from Sarnia Robert James Was at William Beatties Bee hauling turnips to Guelph 7 teams " 11 this is a fine winter day frosty and clear " 13 this is a fine mild forenoon a little thaw got windy and cold in the afternoon we up to D Gilchrists Susan had a yong Daughter tonight at 9 oclock �" 14 this is a fine day I went up to Guelph and up to Robert Amos{small superscript} brought Margaret down to wait on Susan for a week " 16 this is a fine clear day Robert J went down with John Little to his Brother Joes he is going to Toronto to the College " 17 a fine clear morning but snowed some all afternoon out of the east I went to Guelph with Lizzie we were at the Creamery metting in the Townhall I bought a new lace tooth 6 feet cross cutt saw paid $5 for saw and handels 1888 Jan 18 this is a fine clear day Joseph Little and wife was here to see Susan " 21 this is a cold frosty day 10 degrees below zero " 22 very cold 20 below zero " 23 a fine day but cold I went in to Guelph " 24 this is a fine day I was at the Anual Meeting of the Puslinch M. I. Company I was chosen President of the Company a little snow last night " 25 Snowed a good deal I was at the Funeral of Mrs John H Doughty a very large funeral " 26 this day is very cold and stormy " 27 very cold about 10 below zero all day Robert James, Lizzie, George Grigor and Wife went up to Margarets on a visit they were very cold " 28 this is a clear cold day 10 below zero George Grigor and his Wife went over to Sandy Flimings to stop all night they have ben here sinc Tuesday on a visit the first since they got Married the roads are badly drifted in some places " 29 a cold day they upset going to the Church " 30 this is a fine mild day I was at a meeting at the Church about the Cemetry " 31 a fine mild day Mr & Mrs Gilfillian was here �1888 Feb 1 this is a fine day I went in to the Guelph fair I bought 15 Bushels 45 lb of Peas at James Hewers Paid 72 cts per B $11.34 12 Bushels Oats at 48 cts $5.76 " 4 this has ben a fine week I was at Aberfoyl " 6 a clear cold day I was down to Aberfoyle " 8 a fine clear day I paid James Watt $10 in Payment of two Mares put to his Horse Lord Douglas I paid $1 at time of service have $9 to Pay when satisfied that Doll is in foal " 9 this is a very cold day over 10 below zero " 11 this is fine clear day I went to Guelph got a spring in my Watch at Pringles paid a Dollar for it " 13 this is a fine mild day I went down to Campblevile station with John Little he is going to Toronto " 14 this morning is mild snowed about noon the Boys started to haul ice from the Aberfoyle dam hauled 4 loads with 2 teams 48 blocks it was hard hauling in some places the snow is deep " 15 this is a very cold day keen frost from 10 to 20 below zero Robert James got his nose froze 4 times in one trip to Aberfoyle hauling ice got home 4 loads 46 blocks 1888 Feb 16 a fine day keen frost in the morning got milder Robert James went to Aberfoyle mill for some Chop stuff 7 bags paid 6 cts per bag he took home 4 blocks of ice got it all home now 95 blocks and a lot of small ones to pack John Foster and Christ McBeath got it cutt I pay 2 1/2 cents per Block the young folks are down to Gilfillians " 17 this is a fine day I went down to Moriston was at the Morrisons Sale bought a pair of gate hinges paid 25 cts Paid Allan McIntyre $2.50 for fixing the Cutter and sharping saw " 18 I went up to Guelph and R Amos{small superscript occurs} with Janet Amos bought a Bushel of Clover Seed at Andersons paid $5.50 a bottle of Medicine for Edward $1.50 �" 20 this day is soft rained some in the morning Robert J was up to Guelph with a load wood for C Little he took up two loads and brock the sleigh runner " 21 this a fine day but cold we went over to Galt and up to Mr Orrsin{?} Waterloo above Doon Mills Mr and Mrs Amos went up with us " 22 this is a fine mild day went down to Galt and stoped at Mr Amos all night " 23 this is a fine day we went up to Janet Gilfillians at Preston for diner came home in the Afternoon 1888 Feb 24 a fine clear day William Black from Kansas was here he came yesterday " 25 this day is Soft it Snowed in the Morning then rained some light a fine afternoon the Boys Shot the Dog Collie and skined him I went down to the Postoffice in the Afternoon " 27 this day is very cold below zero " 28 this is a very cold day " 29 this is a fine mild day I went over to Blacks Saw Mill Robert James went up above Guelph for a load of hay for Christ Little March 1 this is a fine day got cold in the afternoon " 2 this is a very cold day " 3 this day is very cold and windy we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 39 B 28 lb at home 39 B 15 lb at Goldies it weighed 58 lb to the Bushel got 80 cts per B $31.40 Edward went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs} for 10 Bushels of Barley I Bought for Seed have to pay 55 cents " 6 we have had very cold weather lately I went down to Moriston to get the team harnes repaired paid $2 " 7 this is a fine day but cold we went in to Guelph Fair it is fine Sleighing 1888 �March 8 this is a fine clear day not so cold Robert James went down to Milton Edward went to Blacks Mill with some Peas to Chop but did not get it done " 9 this is a fine clear day I went out to Mrs Blacks to measure her firewood Henry Kelcher cutt and hauled 17 1/2 cords of stove would paid him 90 cents per cord to cutt and draw $15 75 Edward went went to Blacks Mill for the chop Peas and a load of Sawdust Robert J got home from Milton " 10 this is a fine mild I went in to Guelph with Edward for a load of Oats but we did not gett them " 12 this day is cold yesterday it snowed and stormed Robert James went over to Joseph Smiths for a load of Oats 52 B 13 lb paid 45 cts per B I made a bargan with Mr Davidson for to put up a Wind Mill " 13 this is a dreadfull cold stormy day the men cleaned up a load of fall Wheat " 12 Donald Bell comenced to work cutting fire wood " 14 a fine day went up to James Scotts on a visit " 15 a fine day cool we went in to Guelph bought an Ax paid $1.40 for ax & handel then went to Mr Buchanan 1888 March 17 this is a fine cleare day the sun is strong but very frosty every day I went to the Post Office " 18 this is a fine clear frosty day " 19 this is a fine warm day the sleighing is done in town we went in to Guelph with a load of wheat 39 B 44 lb at home 39 B 50 lb at Goldies got 82 cts per B it weighed 60 lb $32.66 got 500 lb of flour at $2 per pd 500 lb Bran paid $4 29 " 20 this morning is very soft some rain the snow went away very fast warm in the afternoon " 21 this is a very stormy day it snowed all forenoon then got very cold and windy at night I went to Aberfoyle got a shoe on farmer and a chain mendid �"22 this is a very cold day with high wind we went in to Guelph with the Buggy the sleighing is very good it is the Easter fair I was at the Farmers institute in the Town Hall in the afternoon " 23 this day is very cold 10 Deg below zero it is cold all day we went in to Guelph for lumber for the Derrick of a Wind Mill Fannie the Mare foaled yesterday morning she had two Dead foals the one was very small it had ben Dead for a considerable time it was much decayed 1888 March 24 this day is clear calm and very cold away below zero in the morning the Boys are getting home firewood I started to smock the hams " 26 this morning is a raw east wind it has ben raining a little nearly all day and frezing it got Soft at night thawing the Boys cleaned up some Barley " 27 this day is mild it rained in the evening the snow is well off the fields lots of ice on the roads in Some places the Boys were halling and splitting wood " 31 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with the Carrige John Little and Donald Bell went in with me John Little is going to Preach up to Bells Corners and Donald is going to Milton he left us he wanted $20 per month and I would not give it he helped the Boys to get the firewood for the Summer April 2 a fine day but frosty all day " 4 very fine weather frosty at night " 5 this forenoon is wett till near 11 Oclock then a fine day we cutt our firewood with the Saw I went to the Post Office the roads are very bad in some places " 7 this day is very cold we went in to Guelph for the wind mill but did not get it I sent away $243 63 to Mrs Stewart to Port Huron by Express 1888 April 9 a very fine day got raw and cold near night I went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs} with Mother John Little and Susan Robert and Me settled up he paid his note $16 I paid him $5 50 for 10 Bushels Barley $2.97 for 8 1/2 Bushels Oats I paid 96 cts at �the Station for the freight on the Wind Mill from Galt when we came home one of the Cows had Died she put out her calvebed she was alright when we left in the morning and had calved " 10 this day is soft it rained nearly all day " 11 this day is cold Robert James went in to Guelph got the wind Mill home sold the cow hide $1 30 " 12 this day is very cold and frosty Margaret & Robert was down he brought down 5 bags of Potatoes to change for Seed I got 2 bags Beauty of hebron and 3 B Eliphonts Mr & Mrs Lennie was over here on a visit " 13 I went down to Morriston " 14 I went in to Guelph to a Meeting of the Creamery committee " 16 I went down to Aberfoyle to the Seed Show and I hired Bob Robertson to dig a drain and Post hols " 17 Bob Robertson comenced to dig the ditch 1888 April 18 the weather is cold I went up to Mr Davidsons and came home then went in to Guelph for a load of piping 515 feet Dave Atkinsons raising " 19 Mr Davidson & Mr Been comenced to wort at the wind Mill I went down to Aberfoyle in the afternoon then I went down in the evening to hunt for a man to help to dig Post holes for the wind Mill and dig a ditch I got Mr Davidson Taylors Father in Law for two days paid $2 " 20 we went to Peter Littles Funeral he Died very sudden on Tuesday night " 21 the weather is very cold and frosty we raised the Derrick for the Wind Mill in the Morning then I went in to Guelph to a Meeting of the Creamery Committee I was at the Colege for Dinner " 23 I went down to Aberfoyle got August Miller to Dig the Ditch it is hard frozen he comenced afternoon the Sow piged had 7 �" 24 the weather is very cold every day hard frost every night and very dry hard on the Wheat we went down to McIntyrs Mill for a load of Sawdust paid 50 cents for it got the Gangplow fixed 1888 April 24 I went in to Guelph for some piping in the evening after half past 4 Oclock " 25 this is a fine day frosty in the Morning got fine and warm through the day Davidson finished the wind mill we got all the ditch filled in we had August Miller 2 1/2 day paid $2.50 Edward is Gangploughing for Barley " 26 this is a fine warm day but the weather is very dry we went to Guelph for a load of Salt 2415 lb at $4 50/100 per ton I drew $200 out of the Bank paid Mr Davidson $170 40/100 for putting up a Wind Mill and pipping. Guelph horse Show " 27 this day is very warm 85 Deg in the Shade I went over to the first Concession with Professor Robertson of the Colege Creamery to try and get more patrons to give there Cream " 28 this day is terable hot for the Season we sowed Salt on the field at the end of the Barn Robert comenced to Sow the Barley in the Afternoon " 29 this day is very warm we had 3 day very hot 30 this is raw east wind finished Sowing Barley in the field at the end of the Barn rain in the afternoon 1888 May 1 frost in the morning cold air all day Edward is Gangploughing in big flat field next the Sideline back Robert rolling " 2 a fine day but cool aire I went in to Guelph with Lizzie in the afternoon got some Peameal for the Calvs 65 lb 89 cts tryed to get a leg for the Gangplough did not get it " 3 a fine day cold East wind in the evening I sowed some Salt sowed the Barley in the big flat field next the Sideline 10 Bushels Farmer horse is very lame a Sprain �" 4 this is a very fine day Some warmer Robert Sowed some Oats in the field with the Barley Bob Roberson finished putting in 40 posts paid him 7 cents a post he dug parts of a ditch and wrought 2 days I paid $6 50 " 5 this is a fine day I comenced the garden sowed some Seed Onions finished Sowing the Barley 16 1/2 acrs " 7 this is a fine day the Boys are Gangploughing and harrowing and rolling " 8 this morning is raw and cold it comenced to rain after noon rained a little all afternoon Doll the Mare foalled this morning a mare foal " 9 this is a fine warm day I went in to Guelph got a leg for the Gang Plough at Tolton Br paid $1.30 the 30 cts for freight got 16 lb timothy Seed paid $1.29 1888 May 9 Sowed 6 acrs of Peas in the field at the Windwill " 10 a fine day Sowed Oats in the little field at the creek " 11 a fine warm day I was at the grarden we sowed the Oats in the 2 fields at the Concession " 12 a fine day got cool at night sowed some Oats in field at the Railroad next the Sideroad Dolls foal Died today we had 2 navies working today fixing fences paid them 50 cts each " 13 this day is cold all day near frost in the morning " 14 this day is cold Robert went to McIntyrs Mill for Some hemlock lumber for fencing they started to gather the Cream for the Creamiry " 16 very cold Robert is Sowing some peas 3 1/4 Bushels and Oats in the field next the Orchard I went in to Guelph in the afternoon got some money out of the Bank $38 I bought a Bushel of Corn for seed paid 85 cts 17 this day is cold Robert finished Seeding in the morning Oats 24 acres Barley 16 1/2 acres Peas 7 1/2 Edward and Jack is hauling out Dung for the Potatoes I went down to get Farmer and Doll Shod at Bickleys I paid 60 cts I paid Allan McIntyr $8 for fencing lumber �1888 May 17 I paid Mrs James Black $13 18 this day is very cold east wind it has ben very cold all this week frost every morning it rained a little in the afternoon not much the Boys cleand out the Sheep house in the afternoon " 19 this is a fine but cool the Boys is hauling out Manure for the turnips Robert and me were putting on the boards on the new fence out near the Swamp in the afternoon I planted Some Potatoes in hills " 21 this is a fine day it is warmer but very dry the boys are hauling out dung we put the Boards on the new fence in the forenoon Robert ploughed the corn land in the afternoon I Sold a bag of Potatoes to William Cussins for $1 30 " 19 John Smith got 4 bag of Potatoes he is to pay $1 30 per bag Sometime " 22 this is a fine day we planted the Potatoes all but three rows 1 1/2 acrs we had Smiths two Boys planting " 24 the weather warm and dry the Boys and Lizzie was away I went to the Postoffice " 25 this is a fine day were fixing fences back the Sideline I went to the Council meeting 1888 May 26 a fine day a little rain in the forenoon the Engin was up past here yesterday on the Railroad the track is laide up to Murrays line fence " 28 this is a fine warm day I wen in to Guelph with Susan and Lizzie to get some things ant to meet John Little but he left Guelph before we got in I bought 5 lb of turnip Seed one Dolar William Gilfillian and Wife was here on a visit " 29 this is a fine warm day the Boys are Spreding dung and ploughing the turnip land " 30 a fine day the Boy washed the Sheep finished ploughing the turnip land " 31 a fine day a light Shower in the forenoon we went to the Church it is the fast day Jane is very bad with a Sore leg Mother is down there �June 1 a fine day but cool and dry I went in to Guelph with John Little he is going up the Country " 2 we had a fine rain today it rained heavy for about two hours we were at the Church " 3 a very fine day but a little cool we were at the Church it is the Sacriment Sabath " 4 a fine day some frost in the morning some places I got Jennie the mare Shod at Taylors 1888 June 5 a very fine day I went down to Janes with Mother in the morning Jane has ben very bad with the Milk leg for over a week She is a little better today we cliped the Sheep 12 our flock is very Small this year Christ Little and Edward clipped them Robert J comenced to ploug the Summerfallow the little field back next Archies " 6 a fine day went went in to Guelph with a calf Sold it for three Dollars it was Small we bought Some Salt and Plaster for the turnips " 7 this morning is cold got warm in the afternoon we comenced to work Statute labour " 8 very warm today finished the Statue labour " 9 this day is very warm all day a little rain in the evening Mother and me went over to Dumfries to William Beatties Funeral he was Burried in the Galt Cementry we got Dinner at Mr Amoss got home at dark " 10 we had a thunder storm it rained heavey for a good while it will do a deal of good it has ben very this Spring " 11 a very fine day cool in the Morning the Boys are ploughing the Summerfallow 1888 June 12 a fine day we cleaned up a load of Wheat I went down to Aberfoyle in the afternoon and got the mare Jennie Shod at Taylors " 13 a fine day warm we went in to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 B 26 lb at home 40 B 30 lb at Goldies it weighed 60 lb to the Bushel got 95 cts per bushel $38.47 Bought 500 lb of flour paid $2.40 per 100 lb $12.500 lb shorts paid $4.50 bought a dung fork paid 75 cts �" 14 a fine warm day had a fine rain last night " 15 a fine warm day things are growing fine Robert comenced to Plough some Sod in the back field for Summerfallow " 16 a very warm day Robert J comenced to drill for the turnips and Sowed an acre I went with Mother to Guelph we got our Picture taken " 18 the weather is very warm they are drilling and Sowing turnips I comenced yesterday to take Some Medicine I got for the Sciatica " 19 this day is very dry and warm we finished Sowing the turnips 4 acres 7 1/2 lb " 21 this is a very warm day we went down to Aberfoyle to McIntyres for a load of hemlock lumber 1888 June 21 Paid McIntyre $7.61 for lumber 761 feet " 23 a very warm day I went in to Guelph with some Wheat 12 B 45 lb it weighed 60 lb to the Bushel got 75 cts per B $11.91 I bought 30 feet of Ash lumber dressed at Stewarts paid 70 cts a half bundle of cedar Shingles paid 85 cts a 100 lb of Oatmeal at Andersons paid $2.25 a barl of salt 90 cts a hoe 75 cts I got a lb of Paris green at Balls paid 35 cts a lb at Pettries 25 cts " 24 we had a fine rain it was much needed it has ben very warm and dry all week " 26 Robert James finished Ploughing the Summerfallow it is fine weather " 27 a fine day but cool looks like rain out of the east " 28 this is a very wett day it has rained all day out of the east it will do great good " 29 this is a very fine growing day Robert Amos was down here he called with his two Cussins Mr and Miss Turnbull from Scotland I went to Guelph in the afternoon for the wheel of the sectiongrinder paid 80 cts for fixing it al Toltons it was the School picnick I went over to Alexander Smiths 1888 �July 2 this is fine warm weather I went up to Margarets with Mother Jane and Janet Amos we went to the Picknic " 3 I went down to Mrriston in the afternoon " 4 I went in to Guelph with Lizzie and young John Little they went up to Wiarton on the train to go to Keppel " 5 this is fine warm weather I went to Rockwood wth the wool 72 1/2 lb at 21 cts half cash I was docked 2 1/2 lb for cotts it came to $15.23 I got yarn and flannel Robert James comenced to cutt the hay in the orchard " 3 William Jones comenced to work about 10 Oclock we hired him for two months for $50 " 6 comenced to cutt the hay in the orchard " 7 very dry and warm got in a load of hay " 10 Will is scuffeling the turnips Robert cutting " 13 the weather is very dry got the hay all in but a little raikins 13 load good loads the hay was light but the quality is firstrate all timothy we put the Mare Doll to Watts Horse Lord Douglas to pay half price 1888 July 14 very dry I went in to Guelph with Susan and to meet Lizzie She got home from Keppel I bought 145 lb of Sugar from Peter Anderson paid $10 25/100 " 17 very dry the Boys are busy thinning the turnips I went down to Bicklys Shop took the Waggon and the Carrage down to get the tires sett got the Carriage down and three shoes sett " 18 we have had a fine rain Several Showers it was much needid it will do a great amount of good to the Country " 20 finished thining the turnips " 21 fine weather we started to cutt the wheat done a little �" 23 we had a fine rain this afternoon " 24 the Boys are ploughing and hauling out manure " 25 a fine day cutting wheat Robert brock a wheel of the Binder " 26 I went up to Margrates with Susan She is to go up to Owen Sound on Saturday I went down to Schaw Station for the wheel of the Binder it came from Woolstock I paid 25 cts for freight " 27 finished cutting the Wheat and some Barley 1888 July 28 a fine day Robert cutt the Barley in the field at the end of the Barn I went in to Guelph and the Creamery to a meeting of the Committee " 30 cutt the Barley in the field at the well and hauled in 3 loads of wheat " 31 hauled in 3 large loads of Barley it comenced to rain about 11 Oclock I went down to Taylors to get Jennie and Jess Shod August 1 a fine day hauled in some wheat and Barley " 2 got in all the Barley that is cutt and Some Wheat " 3 a fine day Edward is at John Smiths with the team hauling in Wheat they are thrashing Robert is cutting the Barley back in the Big flatt field 6 acres it rained in the evening " 4 this morning is dull and very warm there was a great deal of thunder and lightning and some rain last night the Boys are ploughing in the forenoon then finnished cutting the Barley hauled in two loads of wheat " 6 this is a very day finished hauling in the wheat " 7 finished hauling in the Barley " 8 a light Shower last night and one this afternoon we comenced to cutt the Oats cutt 7 acres �1888 August 9 a fine day they comenced to clear the turnips the turnips the Second time Robert finished ploughing the Summerfallow the Second time " 10 the Boys are ahe at the turnips " 11 the Boys are at the turnips in the forenoon then pulled 1 1/2 acres of Peas in the afternoon I was pulling weeds in the Potatoes " 13 the Boys are pulling the Pease with the horse rake I was pulling weeds in the Potatoes " 14 Robert cutt 3 acres of oats and hauled in Some " 15 hauled in the oats in the flatt field {blank space} loads and 2 loads of Pease Will went away about 4 Oclock to see his Sister She is Dying " 16 it rained in the morning Robert cutt some oats in the afternoon " 17 it rained in the morning it turned out a fine day cutt oats " 18 Will came home last night he has ben away 2 1/4 days his Sister Died Robert finished cutting the oats out at the Concession the Boys pulled the balance of the Peas then hauled in 5 loads of Pease " 20 fine weather hauled in 4 load of Pease 1888 {in blue ink: R J McFarlane} August 21 hauled in oats in the forenoon at the Summerfallow in the afternoon very warm in the forenoon Cathrin & Rebaca Horracks was here last night on a visit they went away today " 22 this day is windy and cool Robert finished cutting the oats hauled in one load of oats " 23 this forenoon is very cold and windy I went in to Guelph for the Ferier the black mare Jennie is Sick She has ben Scouring very bad lately this is the Farmers Club Seed Show there is a lott of very fine wheat " 24 I went in to Guelph to tell the Ferrier how the mare is She is a good deal better �" 25 the weather is very dry and warm today it was very windy yesterday and today Robert is at Murrays thrashing the other Boys are at the Summerfallow " 29 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with some Butter and eggs I paid the Ferrier $4 for one trip down to see the Mare Jennie she got all better now Mr & Mrs Gilfillian was here on a visit when we got home 30 terable dry and hott gott in all the Oats 1888 {written twice in blue ink: R J McFarlane} Aug 31 we had several showers we were thrashing had Peter Humes Stemmer we were stoped Several times we thrashed all the Wheat fall 240 B Pease 165 B Oats 200 B Sept 1 a fine day after the rain it rained a good deal through the night I went in to Guelph with some Butter got 22 cts per lb Susan came home from Owen Sound She has ben away for 5 weeks " 3 this is a fine day cool in the morning the Boys are ploughing the fallow " 4 a fine day comenced to Sow the fall wheat " 5 finished Sowing the wheat in the field next Archies Sowed 13 1/2 Bushels on 7 acres with the 12 cog pinion rather thick I went in to Guelph and to the Sale at the Coledge Mr Robert Orr and Wife was here from Waterloo on a visit Robert Amos and Margaret was here also " 6 a fine day but cool east wind Edward Sowed timothy Seed on the wheat next Archies Sowed it with Donald Campbles Seed Barrow 33 lbs on 7 acres I went out to the Post office for the Papers 1888 Sept 7 a fine day looks like rain in the evening Robert James finished Sowing the wheat 10 1/2 Bushels today on 6 acres with the 10 cog wheel 24 B in all on 13 acres " 8 this morning is dull we had a heavy Showr in the evening I went in to Guelph with some Butter then I went to a Meeting of the Creamery Committee �" 10 a fine warm day we cleaned up a load of wheat the Rev Mr Burns was here I subscribed $5 for the endowment of Knox Coledge pay next December " 11 a very warm day we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 43 B 1lb at home 42 B 55 lb at Goldies it weighed 61 lb to the B got $1.1/100 per B $43.35 bought 500 lb of flour at $2.50/100 $12.50/100 500 lb of Bran at $14 per ton the trains started to run on the Railroad today they are going to run reaguler now " 13 fine weather but very dry Edward Sowed timothy and clover out in the field at the Consession " 15 Sowed timothy down near the Railroad on the flatt got it rolled we fixed the fence at the back lott " 16 a fine rain rained nearly all day 1888 Sept 17 a fine warm day we killed 5 pigs Christ Little helped us Edward was at Laings Smiths thrashing " 18 a fine warm day I went in to Guelph with the pigs 5 pigs weighed 597 lb at home 584 lb at Guelph market scales docked 10 lb 574 lb at $7 50 per 100 lb came to $43.5 sold them to McHardey Edward went down to the Toronto Show with Christ Robert was at Flimmings thrashing Bob Barker was at Smiths thrashing for us " 19 Robert James comenced to plough the Sod at the back field Edward got home from Toronto " 20 fine warm weather I went down to Morriston with some collers to Scotts to fix " 24 very fine weather Mrs Flimming Died this Morning She has ben Sick for a long time " 25 a fine day the boys are ploughing the Sod we had Bob Barker helping Edward to put up a fence through a Swamp at the Back lott I was at Christ Littles Sale I bought the BobSleigh for $14.40/100 cash " 26 this day is cool we were at Mrs Flemmings Funerall Mrs Gage late Magaie Taylor from Michigan came here last night �1888 Sept 27 this day is cold I went in to Guelph with Mrs Gage to the train to go home I went to Aberfoyle got a shoe on Jennie at Taylors " 28 this is a fine day we had Robert Barker Working he helped Edward to put a fence through the Swamp I went to Christ Little Sale I bought the Bob Sleigh paid $14.40/100 cash Mrs Gage from Michigan came here after dark with her Uncle John Smith she is a Daughter of George Taylor " 29 this day is raw and cold with a Shower in the afternoon we were at Mrs A Flimings Funeral " 28 a fine day we comenced to take up the potatoes we had Willie McKenzie and James Smith helping 29 a fine morning at the Potatoes Some rain in the afternoon and got cold we put the old Sow to fatten She has ben getting peas outside " 21 Edward went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 13 bags to chop 7 of Peas 4 of Peas & oats and 2 of Oats we put up 6 pigs to fatten going to feed on chopp " 30 this day is raw and cold Some rain we were at Church Oct 1 rained some all forenoon the Boys cleaned up 23 B of the Oats we got from Gilfillan and carried them over to the hay house put them in the Sleigh Box 1888 Oct 2 this day is cold and raw it rained and Snowed the most of the forenoon it cleared up before noon the Boys were at the Potatoes had Robert Barker helping them in the Afternoon " 3 this is a fine day we finished takeing up the Potatoes in the forenoon all but the land to plough Edward went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 16 bags to chop " 4 a fine day we were at the Puslinch Show we got the first prize for the yerling colt we did not Show much some Apples and Beets " 5 a fine day but dull we were thrashing Oats and Barley 200 Bushels of Oats 500 of Barley �" 6 a fine day we went to the Church then in to Guelph Barker was at W McKenzies thrashing the filled 22 bags of Apples for cider " 7 this day is some cold we were at the Curch it is the Sacrament Sabath " 8 this day is very windy and cold Edward went up to Guelph to the Cider Mill with 22 bags of Apples got a little over 2 barrels " 9 a fine day but cold in the forenoon we started to pull the apples and harrow the Sod 1888 October 10 this is a fine day warmer pulling apples and boiling cider for Applejack we got a little over two barrells of cider paid 10 cts per bag for making it I Sold 9 lambs to Mr Spence for $4 each he took away 3 lambs " 11 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with the cider kettle to Mr Smiths we had it hired for one day paid twenty-five cents the Boys cleaned up a load of Barley 23 bags " 12 this morning was Soft it rained Some in the forenoon very light but rained a good deal in the afternoon we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 53 B 11 lbs in Guelph 53 B 24 at home got 70 cts $37.26 Robert James went to the Milton Show " 13 this Morning is Soft and Dull Robert is Ploughing we cleaned up a load of Barley " 15 this is a fine day we were piking apples Robert James went to Guelph with a load for Robert Beattie they moved in to Guelph for to live " 16 this day is Soft several Showers we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 50 B 40 lb at Guelph 51 B 26 lb at home got 68cts $34 50 1888 Oct 17 a fine day we were picking Apples Robert James is plowing 18 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle got the Mare Doll Shod and Jennies hind feet at Taylors we killed a pig it weighed 168 lb for our own use " 19 this forenoon is wett we cleaned up a load of Barley and was at the Apples in the Afternoon �" 20 this day is cold and raw Showery at the apples " 21 this day is cold and frosty " 22 hard frost in the morning we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 54 B 41 lb at home 54 B 13 lb at Pendeltons Guelph got 70 cts per B I bought 9 flour Barrels for Apples paid 30 cts each " 23 this day is dull and misty a little light rain at the apples in the forenoon rained in the evening there was a Tea Meetting at the Schoolhouse at nighh " 24 this morning is raw and Showery in the forenoon turned out a fine day we were at the apples Robert James is away with the team to move Christ Little down to Campbelvile he is going to live there and Butcher I paid Peter Hume $19 for thrashing 1888 Oct 26 this is a fine morning till noon then it rained all afternoon at the apples in the forenoon Mother and me went over to see William Gilfillian he is very bad just Dying very dark when we got home we had Robert Jefferson and James Smith helping us with the apples " 27 this day is wett it rained a good deal I went to Guelph " 29 this day raw and cold some light Showrs I got the mare Fanney shod on the forefeet at Bickleys " 30 this is very fine day we comenced to top the turnips yesterday harrowed Some up today busy at the apples I went over to Peter McKenzies Sale then went over to William Gilfillians he Died today at half past two oclock " 31 a very fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 53 B 38 lb at home 53 B 31 lb at Guelph got 60 cts per B $32 15 Robert started to harrow the Turnips bought Edward a pair of Boots paid $3.10 flour Barels for Apples paid 30 cts each $3 Nov 1 a fine warm day busy hauling in the turnips we went down to William Gilfillans Funeral at noon the Funeral was at 2 Oclock PM 1888 �Nov 2 a fine day in the forenoon warm busy at the turnips I was filling Barels with Apples in the forenoon but it got Showery in the Afternoon Robert James went down to Taylors to get Jennie Shod in the forefeet got new Shoes on " 3 this morning is cool but it turned out a fine day for the turnips got all the Sweds in 38 load there is quit a lot of Greaystone to take in yet I went to Guelph with Mother with Chickens and Butter " 5 this is a very fine day warm Robert is Ploughing the Boys are at the turnips I was at the Apples " 6 this is a fine day warm got a little colder in the evening we killed 5 pigs in the forenoon we had Duncan Gilchrist helping us ploughing and at the appls in the afternoon " 7 a fine day a little frost in the morning we went to Guelph with two pigs one weighed 193 lb 160 lb got $7 per 100 lb $24 22 I paid George Henning $14 for 100 lb of binding twine that we got in the harvest I was at the Lawer with Gilfillan " 8 this is a wett stormy day and raw east wind " 9 this day soft it rained all night heavy and this forenoon light and warm we put the ram to the ews I bought him at the fair paid $7 to Mr Adamson Nassagaweya 1888 Nov 10 this morning is wett it cleared up about 10 Oclock Robert James went in to Guelph after it cleared up with 20 bags of apples to make cider got about 100 Gallons he paid $2 Edward is at A McKenzies thrashing " 12 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph for the bags Robert left on Saturday the Boys are Ploughing " 13 this is a beautifull day warm I went down to the Post Office they are boiling cider " 14 this is a very fine warm day we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 53 B 36 lb at Guelph Slemans got 68 cts $36.55 " 15 this is a very fine warm day this is the Dominion thanksgiving day we were at Church cleaned up a load of Barley and filled up some appls make cider �" 16 this is a rather cool day it rained some last night and a light drippel of snow this morning we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 42 B 7 lb at home 41 B 42 lb at Slemans got 68 cts $28 47 we had 6 bags of Apples for cider got a Small Barlel cider " 17 the ground is white this morning cold all day the Boys are fixing up the stables and getting the young cattle tyed in I went down to the Post Office in the afternoon 1888 Nov 19 the ground is covered with snow it snowed a little all night then rained some and thawed all forenoon it got soft Robert James went down to Campbelvile with a load of Potatoes for Crist Little I went to Rockwood and got the old horsecovers I left in the Summer at the Factory I bought a pair of horsecovvers paid $4 for them some yarn and wincy " 21 a fine day we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 55 B 6 lb at home 54 B 43 lb at Guelph got 68 cts $37.32 bought a pair of Boots for Robert paid $3 the frost is hard they cannot plough " 22 this day is raw and cold " 24 this is a fine day warmer the roads are hard good wheeling I went to Guelph with Susan and Lizzie I had two bags of apples for Duncan Graham I bought a quarter of Beff from Billy Watson 127 lb paid $6 45 " 26 this morning is cold and stormy Robert James went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 15 bags to chop 8 oats 7 mixed he did not get it home " 27 this is a fine day we comenced to take the stones out of the well we are going to deepen it the water is very low Mr Davidson is with us 1888 Nov 28 the weather is mild busy at the well " 27 I had to go to Guelph for {2} rims for to make a curb for the well the Barns at the Model farm was burned last night and all the crops " 30 we have had fine weather all week a little soft sometims we got the well all stoned up �Dec 1 this day is a little colder got the well finished and the windmill started before noon made a firstclas job of it 3 feet 3 in of water it is 22 feet deep got a new platform I paid Mr Davidson $12 he paid $1 for 2 rims for a curb and I paid $1 for 2 rims we had Donald Bell helping us we got 178 feet of lumber paid $1.78 it has cost $22 to fix the well " 3 this is a fine day had a little drippel of snow last night Robert & Donald started to take in the straw stack " 4 this day is colder got stormy in the afternoon got in all the straw stack and got the horsepower sett and fixed " 5 a very fine day I went in to Guelph the fair day got a pair of felt Boots paid $2 for myself 1888 Dec 8 a fine day Mother and me went in to Guelph had some articals to the market to sell got a card at the Postoffice for some frieght " 10 this is a fine day went to Guelph with the wagon for 2 barls of Dried figs from California I paid $5.20 for Duty 30 cts for filling papers $5.50 580 lb I bought 500 lb flour paid $2.65 per 100 lb $13.25 100 lb Oatmeal $2.50 a pair felt boots for myself $2 " 12 a fine day but a little cold I went down to Morriston got the Buggy wheel fixed at Campbells part of a new rim and spoke " 13 very cold I went in to Guelph Christmas fair I bought a gallon of paint " 14 this is a cold cleare day Robert and Donald Bell went down to Campbellvile on the train James McLaren was here on a visit from Drumbo " 15 a clear cold day Donald Bell is hauling out Dung " 16 Sunday it rained nearly all day not heavy " 17 this day is soft Robert James went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 9 bags of Mixed to chopp paid 7 cts he got Jess shod new shoes all round $1 20 1888 �Dec 18 this morning is colder and stormy with a little snow Mother and me went down to Campbelvile with the Carrs from Corwhin to visit Jane Little Robert James took us over to Corwhin we came up in the evening with the train " 19 this is a very cold day we went up to Margarets on a visit it was very cold going up the Brockroad " 21 this day is windy and cold I went to the postoffice " 22 this day is cold and frosty John Little and Elizabeth went to Guelph with the Buggie " 23 this is a fine day we went to the Church " 24 this is a fine warm day we painted the Windmill " 25 this day is Soft it rained all forenoon lightly Christ Little Jane and all there family came up fom Campbellvil John Little Susan and there family were here to a Christmas Dinner " 26 this day is very dull and soft misty and raw the Boys are fixing things about the place the roads are very bad John and William Gilchrist went off on the evening train on the C.P.R. for British Columbia " 27 this day is colder the road are very rough I went to the Post Office and to old Mrs Ellis{small superscript} Funeral She Died aged 74 years 1888 Dec 28 a fine cleare frosty day we were cutting straw in the forenoon had Archy and Donald McKenzie this is Mothers Birth day " 29 this is a fine cleare day we got a Cow hanged in the Stable She was dead when they went out after Breckfast we skined her and took the Scin to Guelph got $2.12 $4 per 100 lb I went to Guelph with Lizzie and Donald Bell I paid Donald $12 for a Months work " 31 this is a fine mild day we had a very light Showr of Snow last night I went down to Aberfoyle to the Nomination of Councilors I paid Falconbridge for the Globe Newspaper $1 and Witness 80 cts for a year Jan 1889 �" 1 this is a fine mild day we have very fine weather hardly any Snow this winter I Subscribed for a book to the Rev Mr Cameron the price is $4 if he gets enough of Subscribers we were over to John Littles to tea " 2 this is a fine day mild " 4 very fine weather mild and warm I went to Morriston got the harness mendid and a Sett 1889 Jan 4 of new britchin straps paid $1.80 paid Hugh Campbell $1 for fixing the Buggie wheel " 5 this day is cold and raw looks like a storm Edward went to the Aberfoyl Mill with 12 bags to chop 8 mixed and 4 Oats " 8 this is a fine day we have a little Snow the Boys are getting out firewood Mother and me went to Guelph with the Cutter I paid for the Mercury 4 copys for $4 " 9 this day wett cold rain got cold in the evening and very windy all night " 10 this day is very stormy and very windy snowed a good deal but blowed all away " 11 this is a fine day the sleighing is not good I went out to Jack Douglas{small superscript} to try and get the rent James Scott Arkell and Duncan Graham was here on a visit " 12 a fine day I went to Guelph and got $100 rent from John Douglas " 14 a very fine cleare day I was back at J Barkers with his Brother William trying to make a Settlement but failed Edward went to School 1889 Jan 15 this is a fine I was at the anual Meeting of the Puslinch Mutual fire Insurance Company I was elected President " 16 this is a fine morning till noon then it rained all afternoon we went up to James Scotts in the Afternoon �" 15 I paid Mrs Black $10 and Blair Falconbridge his Account " 17 frosty hard roads I was at Mrs George Duthies Funeral I paid James McLean $5 for my Subscription the Knox Coledge fund " 19 this is a very cold frosty day I went to Guelph bought 4 Galons Coal Oil at Balls and 2 bits and an inch chisel " 20 this is a very cold day it snowed in the evening " 21 this a very cold stormy day Snowed some last night got vey windy all day " 23 this is very fine mild weather " 24 a fine mild day Robert went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 12 bags to chopp 7 B mixed and 5 oats " 25 a fine warm day the Sleinghing is about done I was on the Anual Meeting at the Church 1889 Jan 26 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with Buggie fine wheeling I had a hide in to Sell it weighed 49 lb got 3 1/2 cents per lb very cheap it was a heiffer we killed last Wednesday the 23 the heiffer weghed hind qur 208 lb fore 162 lb " 27 this day is foggie and raw snowed in the afternoon " 28 it has ben stormy snowed a lot plenty of Snow to make sleighing we had to go with the children to School " 29 this day is cold I went up to Margarets with Susan and Lizzie " 30 this is a fine day Mother and me went down to Campbelvile to See Jane and her Family " 31 we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 55 B 8 lb at home 54 B 28 lb at Pendeltons got 54 cts per B $29 46 the Barley is very dull and low Feb 1 this is a fine day went down got Jess shod at Bickleys " 2 sort of stormy in the Morning snowing some we went to Guelph with 14 bags of Apples got 50 cts for the Sps and 40 cts for the others �" 4 this is a fine mild day working in the Shop 1889 Feb 5 it snowed a lot last night we were up to Murrys last night Mother Susan and me it was stormy comeing home Nicolas Norris and wife was here today on a visit it got very before night down to zero " 6 this is a dreadfull cold day Robert went in to Guelph fair with a Cow sold her for $25 50 cattle is very dull she was very cheap to was dreadfull cold going in Lizzie and me went in with the Cutter I got my nose and Cheeks frozen John Douglas paid me $90 for rent for the Black Farm " 7 this day is cold but warmer than yesterday I went down to the Mill with 8 bags of Oats to Chop but I did not get it home " 8 this is a fine mild day filled some apples " 9 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with a load of Apples 15 bags got 50 cts for 7 bags Sps 40 cts for 8 B sold 13 B to the Coledge " 12 this day is very cold and windy the roads are very heavy I went to Mrs Dougald Campbells Funeral She is a very old woman 82 years I was one of the pallbearers 1889 Feb 13 this is a fine day cold in the morning J Scott wife and Mrs D Graham was here on a visit " 12 Robert James went in to Guelph with a steere we sold to George Wakefield for $22 very cheap " 14 this is a fine day Edward was at John Philips bee with the team taking a load of wood to Guelph Robert Margaret and all the Family were down here on a visit all night " 16 this is a fine morning but it got Soft rained a little in the afternoon dull Scotch Mist we were in Guelph we had 15 bags of Apple for the College got 50 cts for 11 Bags 40 cts for 4 B $7.10 we Bought 1580 lbs of Bran at Goldies mill paid $9.25 $14 per ton Bran �" 17 a fine mild day they went to Guelph Curch 18 this day is quite stormy I wrote a letter to George " 20 the weather is very cold I went down to Moriston to See Mrs Morrison and got the harness fixed at Scotts " 21 very cold Robert James went to the Aberfoyle Mill with eight bags of Mixed to chopp but he did not get it home " 22 this day is very Stormy and cold Robert went for the chopp to the mill but he only got one bag something wrong with the mill 1889 Feb 23 this day is very cold the thermomiter 10 below zero it has ben very cold and Stormy all week the roads are very bad drifted Robert went to the mill for the chop but he did not get it the mill is out of order he had had hard work to gett through with the drifts " 24 this is a very cold day 23 below zero 25 this morning is very cold 20 below zero turned out a fine clear day but cold near night I went down to Aberfoyle got the chop from the mill got Farmer Shod at Bickleys " 26 this is a fine clear morning got soft then rained snowed we went in to Guelph Mother had Butter " 27 a fine day the mildest day for a long time I went down to Johnstons Sale of stoves and tinware " 28 a fine day I was down to Aberfoyle to a meeting William Horrocks and Wife and Mrs Gilfillan was here on a visit from Minto he Bought 10 Bushels 10 lb of Barley for Seed paid 56 cts per B 5.70 they stopped all night March 2 a fine warm day the snow is melting we went to Guelph with 11 bags of Apples sold them from 30 cts to 50 cts per Bag $4 25 1889 �March 1 a fine warm day started to haul ice from Aberfoyl dam 10 blocks but the roads ar Soft " 3 this day is very warm the sun is strong the snow got soft we were at Mrs Bickleys Funeral " 4 this day is clear and warm Edward is at Archies cutting firewood " 5 this is a fine clear day we went down on a visit to John Macfarlanes Donald Monros and Mrs Gilfillans " 6 I went with Lizzie to Guelph put $75 in the Bank for the Black estate called to see Guthrie & Watt Robert is hauling posts " 7 this day is colder I was down to a meeting at the Church got 200 posts from James McPherson 6 cts each " 8 this day is cold and stormy " 9 this day is very windy and stormy the roads are drifted we went in to Guelph with 13 bags of apples got 50 cts for some 4 bags 35 cts in trage for the rest 9 bags bought 2 1/3 Bushels clover $5 50 per B $12.86 " 11 this is a fine day the roads are badly Drifted " 12 this is a fine warm day Bob little is helping Robert to haul ice from Aberfoyle dam 1889 March 12 got home 4 loads of ice 35 blocks August Miller cutt it but it is too warm for the ice the Mare Fannie Sliped her foal she had two foals but one of them has ben dead for a long time " 13 this is a fine day the snow is going but it got cold in the evening I was at John Smiths Sale I bought a wheelbarrow for $2.75 10 sapp pails 5 cts each " 14 this is a fine day I went down to Mrs Gilfillans for 12 bushels of Peas paid 56 cts per $6 72 took 4 bags of Oats to the Mill to chop paid Robert Little $1 50 for 3 day work " 16 this day is very warm I went to Guelph with Lizzie the Sleighing is done about Guelph and very deep Snow in some places in the country �" 17 warm the snow is going fast " 18 warm the Boys are cutting wood in the bush " 19 this day is warm and soft the sleighing is done Mother and me were up to See William Hume he is very bad with droppesy and heartdisease 20 were at Peter McLarens Sale we bought 2 Ploughs for $6 58 the roads are very bad 1889 March 23 this is a very fine warm day we were in to Guelph today to meet Mrs Jane McCoag from Keppell She came down on a visit I bought 4 gallons coal Oil at Petries paid 15 cts per Gallon " 24 frosty in the morning warm after were at Church " 26 hard frost in the morning we were at William Humes Funeral David King was here and Bought 2 Steers for $70 very cheap " 27 this is a very fine day we cutt our firewood with the circular Saw " 29 this is a fine day but cold we were out to Aberfoyle to the Mill with 12 bags of Oats to chop we were at the Seed fair I bought 13 bushels of Oats paid 33 cts per Bushel $4 29 and 4 B 30 lb Peas paid 62 cts per B $2 79 " 31 it Snowed all day there is quite a fall of snow April 1 this is a fine warm day I went to Guelph with the Buggey I was Setteling up with Mr Bailey about his Mortgages he paid me up for the two Mortgages on the Stewart Farm I put the money Stirtons Bank " 2 this is a fine day Robert James went down to Mr Taws for a load of Oats 68 Bushels paid 33 cts per B $22.44 1889 April 2 Robert Amos and Margaret was down on a visit �" 4 this is a fine day I went over to Hector McCoag in Beverly with Mother and Aunt Jane McCoag the road are very bad I called at the Town Hall Aberfoyle to vot on the repeal of the Scott Act " 5 we got home from Beverly we called at Mrs Gilfillans the roads are very bad the Sow piged 4 all died " 6 this is a fine warm day the road dried up someplaces we went to Guelph Bought 500 lb of flour at James Hewers paid $2 62 1/2 per 100 lb $13 13 Galt flour Robert James Bought a Suit of cloths at Williamsons paid $14 the price was $16 8 Robert went with the Sow to Kitchins Boar Mrs Gilfillan William and Janet came here with Aunt Jane She was down there for a few days " 9 a fine warm day Edward went in to Guelph with a load for John Little he is Moving up to Keppel 8 Donald Bell comenced to work he is hired for 7 month at $17 per month " 10 this is a fine warm day Robert comenced to plough I went in to Guelph with John Little Susan and the children and Aunt Jane She went home and John is going up to Keppel to preach for the summer 1889 April 11 a fine warm day the two teams are ploughing " 12 this day is a little colder I went down to Aberfoyle got Fannie shod in the front feet at Bickleys I was in to heare the court of Alex and John Smiths " 13 this day is cold we went in to Guelph with 11 bags of Apples sold them for 35 cts per Bag " 15 this is a fine day Robert went with the Sow to Kitchins Boar the Same Sow that went to the Boar last Monday I went down to Aberfoyle to Taylors and got Doll and Jennie Shod all over that is got them removed " 16 this is a fine day frosty at night I went down to the Church to a Meeting to appoint 2 trustees for the Cementry �" 17 Mother and me went in to Guelph I bought a pair of Shoes for Robert paid $1.25 a pair of plough lines paid 30 cts a can tick destroyer 35 " 18 a very warm day I was in to Guelph on a scott Ack case and the horse show I went down to Alexander Smiths for 4 Bushels 7 lb spring Wheat paid $1 15/100 $4 72 " 19 a fine warm day comenced to sow the Barley 5 1/2 acrs 10 Bushels 1889 April 20 this is a fine warm day I went in to Guelph with one horse and 5 bags of Appels sold them for 40 cts per Bag I bought home 500 lb of Salt 30 cts per 100 lb $6 per ton " 22 it is colder frost at night Sowed the Salt and 4 Bushels of Spring wheat and Some Barley " 23 a fine day finished Sowing the Barley Sowed 11 B Sowed 21 B in all sowed with the 30 cog wheel 12 pinion " 24 started to sow the oats in the big flat field till about 3 Oclock then we had a very heavy storm of wind and rain the first rain of any amount this spring " 25 this day is dull but a good day Robert comenced to plough the Sod in the field at the creek for Peas we put tick destroyer on the sheep one of them a fine ewe with two lambs drank some of the Stuff and Died in about 3 hours " 26 this is a fine day I went down to Aberfoyle got the Colter fixed two of the ewes was dead in the morning one drank Poison the other had a sore bag they were fine ewes and had 2 lambs each Robert finished the Oats in the big flat Field 26 Bushels " 27 this day is wett it rained near all day not heavy I went to Guelph with 5 bag Apple got 50 cts per bag 1889 May 9 this day is very warm Donald is Ploughing Robert J is finished rolling then he started to pick stones off the grass the Minister had a Prayer meeting here this afternoon �" 10 this is a fine morning I went down to Aberfoyle to the Mill with 6 bags of Oats to chopp and the wheel of the old wagon to Taylors to fix paid $1 30 we had a fine rain it rained near 2 hours not heavy " 11 this is fine growing weather warm I went in to Guelpt with 5 bags of appels got from 35 to 50 cts per bag had some eggs got 11 cts " 13 this is a fine day cool in the morning the Boys got all the stones gathered off the gras field I went down to Moriston then to Gilfillans " 14 a fine day it rained a good bit in the Morning the things are growing fine warm the Boys washed the Sheep 14 robert rolled some of the grass " 15 this morning is a little cold got warm at noon then cold at night some rain at night we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript} I bought a B of Suthern corn for Seed paid 90 cts and a post spoon paid 65 cts " 16 a fine day Donald is at the Dung for Turnips 1889 May 18 this is a fine warm day we went to Guelph with Butter and Eggs got 15 for B 11 for eggs we had a load of wheat 37 B 55 lb got 95 ct per B $36 3 we bought 213 lb of Barb wire paid $5 75 per 100 lb 10 lb spike nails 5 lb stepples $12.70 " 19 very warm in the forenoon a big showr at noon " 20 a fine day Edward clipped 10 sheep " 21 Some rain in the Morning got cold before night finished clipping the Sheep 15 Mr & Mrs Amos was heare from Galt tonight " 22 this day is quite cool Robert is Ploughing the land for corn got a lott of potatoes cut got all the Dung all out for the turnips Mr & Mrs Amos and Maggie went away " 23 very cold some frost Robert James Sowed two ackers of corn for feed then planted 13 rows of Beauty of Hebron Potatoes " 24 this is a fine day cool night and Morning Robert and Donald Bell went to Milton I went over to McKenzies paid $2 for Bull money in full �" 25 a fine day finished Planting Potatoes 13 Beauty of Hebron 3 Early rose remainder White Eliphant 1 1/2 acres 1889 May 25 we went in to Guelph with Butter and Eggs I got 6 lb swed turnip 1 lb Purple top paid $1 40 {blank space} lb Hungarrian grass Seed " 27 working at the wire fence it rained all afternoon cleaned up a load of Wheat " 28 this is a very cold day some snow flying we finished putting on the wire on the fence " 29 this morning is very hard frost the ground is hard done a lott of damage in the garden we we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 B 26 lb at home 40 B 30 lb at Guelph got 90 cts per B it weighed 60 lb to the B $36 45 " 30 this day very wett it comenced to rain yesterday afternoon it rained all night it is still raining at noon cold rain out of the east on till 4 Oclock " 31 this day is very dull it rained through the the night it has rained a great deal the land is too soft to go on to it the boys are scrapeing and pruning the Appel trees I was mending Shoes part of the day put the Mare Fannie to to the Horse June 1 this is a fine day but cool we went in to Guelph then I went down to the Church 1889 June 2 a fine day but cold we were at the Church it is the Sacrament Sabeth " 3 a fine day but dull finished ploughing the Turnip land Robert is fixing the board fence he went down to Carr With Jennie mare to meet Grants Horse " 4 this day is cool the Boys started to pull down the fence along the lane to the Railroad and dig the Post holes for a wirefence " 5 the Boys were fixing fence round the Pea field 6 this is the finest day for some time I went down to Taylors to get Jennie and Jess Shod we putt the mare Doll to the horse �" 7 this was a fine morning till noon then it rained nearly all afternoon not heavy we cleaned up a load of Wheat 40 B 11 lb finished putting the wire on the fence all but a little in the forenoon " 8 this is a fine day after the rain it rained nearly all night we went in to Guelph with butter and eggs " 10 this is a fine day I went down to morriston to the Sale of the Church lott Jennie got the horse D Grants 1889 {title added through text editor} June 11 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 B 10 lb got 90 cts $36 15 we bought 87 lb of barb wire 50 lb fence wire 2 1/2 lb fence steppels a keg of shingle nails at $3 1/4 per 100 lb to return what we dont require paid for all $9.64 bought 100 lb Oat meal at $2 25 20 cts castor oil 15 cts machine oil " 13 this is fine warm day I went down to Aberfoyle got Farmer Shod at Bickleys the Boys were at the Lake " 11 we got one of the Cows killed on the Railroad skined it got $1 for its hides is very cheap " 14 this day is very warm we went to Rockwood with the wool 44 1/2 lb of fine wool got 25 cts in trade 45 1/2 lb coarce at 22 cts $21 25 " 15 this day is very warm Showrs going round in Some places we had a big Shower after dinner we were in Guelph with Butter and eggs " 17 this is a fine day but we had a very heavy rain last night rained a great deal I went down to Morriston and then to Mr McIntosh the Tailor with a Suit of cloths to make " 18 this is a fine day comenced to drill for the Turnips and Sowed a quantity I went over to John Kitchins paid him $2 for the two Sows to the Boar 1889 June 18 I warned out the men for the Statute labour for Friday the Boys are the fence along the lane �" 19 this day is very wett it has rained all forenoon low ground is very wett it cleared up in the afternoon " 20 this is a fine day Robert was drilling and Sowing the turnips Lizzie Edward and Donald went in to Guelph to see the Band Touriment " 21 this has ben a weet forenoon some very heavy Showers the flatts are flooded with watter we were to have started the road work but we could not do it with water " 22 this is a fine day after rain we went to Guelph had 3 bags of Potatoes Sold them for 35 cts the first we sold this year we bought 500 lb flour at Goldies paid $2 40 per 100 lb $12 100 shorts 65 cts " 23 this is a very fine day we were at Church " 24 this is fine day finished Sowing the Turnips 7 lb of Seed we were working Statute labour 25 this is a fine day I went up to London to a Convention of Insurance Companys I went up with the 2 50 train got in to London a little before 6 oclock 1889 June 26 I got home from London in the evening paid 1 1/3 fair for return $2 90 " 27 this was a fine forenoon very warm but we had a terable thunder Storm after noon it rained in toronto, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 a b c d e f g h i j l m n o p q July 1 this is a fine day Robert Scuffeled the Potatoes " 2 the weather is very soft and dull the Boys started to put the posts in for a new fence from the lane to the sideroad " 3 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph Settled up in the Bank with all the Bank Books I came home then went down to Aberfoyle to a Meeting of Reformers at the Hall at 7 Oc " 4 I went down to Aberfoyle gave Mrs Black $10 Henry Helleder $5 paid Falconbridge $21 74 Robert Scuffeled the corn " 6 it is very warm we went in to Guelph with Butter I bought 2 lb Paris green 25 cts per lb �June 28 this is a very warm day this is the School picknick and Examination I went up to the Agricultural Colege it was the closeing Examination ther was a great croud there 1889 July 8 this day is very warm Robert comenced to cut the hay I went down to a Committee Meeting at the Hall Aberfoyle " 9 this is a very warm day got in 3 loads of hay " 10 this day is very warm got very Sultry then had thunder with a little rain afternoon then in the evening had a big rain got in 3 load of hay " 11 this is a fine warm day busy at the hay I went down to the Post office got Jennie Shod in the front feet at Taylors " 12 this is a fine day Robert finished cutting the hay it is very heavy in the field at the old roothouse " 13 a fine morning but we had a heavy Showr in the forenoon a fine afternoon at the hay we went in to Guelph got coal oil a new three prong fork paid 50 cts " 15 a fine day I went in to Guelph got a bag of Salt 130 lb paid 57 cts busy at the hay got in 5 lads got it all raiked " 16 this is a fine day for the hay not too warm got in 8 loads 1889 July 17 this is a fine hay day got the most of the hay in the Barn " 18 this is a fine day finished hauling in the hay a good crop one field a very fine heavy crop 2 loads Mother and me was down to Campbelvile 19 a very light Showr in the morning I went down to Aberfoyle paid my Seat rents to J McLean $6 25 got Farmer & Doll Shod at Bickleys and left the old Buggy wheel to sett tyre " 20 a fine day the Boys are at the turnips cleaning Mother and I went in to Guelph in the afternoon with some Butter and eggs �22 a fine day the Boys at the turnips cleaned some wheat 23 a fine day cool had a great storm of rain and wind last night put the grain down bad we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 36 B 30 lb got 93 cts per B $33.95 it weighed 60 lb we bought 8 Squares of Shingles Second cllass fine for the Sheed roof paid $1 20 per square $9.60 " 24 a fine day Robert James Started to cutt the Barley but he did not do much when he brock Something had to go to Gulph to get it cast 1889 July 24 I got very bad this morning at 4 Oclock with Cholera Morbus I wa very bad till 3 Oclock when Doctor Orton came I was very weak by that time Robert James went out in the evening to Tom Weirs for a new hay rack he paid $6 for it " 25 Robert James went in to Gowides for the part of the Binder he got home at noon then he started to cutt " 26 finished cutting the Barly in the front field then went to the back field cutt Barley and wheat " 27 the weather is close and dull I have ben weake since I got bad but I must be thankfull I am no worse Robert has cutt the Most of the Wheat " 29 the finished cutting the Barley and Wheat the Wheat was a fine crop but it is badly rusted the Barley is a very heavy heavy crop but it has got culered with rain " 31 a fine day sarted to haule in the Barley some of it is not very fitt dull weather and heavy hauled in 4 lads and two of Wheat 1889 Aberfoyle apples appels Aug 1 a fine warm day busy hauling in Barley "2 a fine day till near night then we had a terable storm of rain and wind �" 3 this is a fine day Robert started to shingle the Back sheed Edward started to scuffel the turnips I went to Guelph to See the Doctor I am getting better " 5 this is a fine harvest day we got in all the fall Wheat hauled in {blank space} loads we went to the Funeral of Duncan Camerons Boy aged 9 years {in margin: steers stiars} " 6 fineshed hauling in the Barley " 7 Edward & Donald is at the turnips Robert is Shinglins Mr & Mrs Amos from Galt was here lady " 8 this is a fine day Lizzie & Maggie Amos went down to Campbelvile with horse and Buggie {in margin: Geas Jess} " 9 a fine day but dull like rain we had several Showers after dark a fine rain the Boys are at the turnips and Shingeling " 10 a fine cool day we went to Guelph took Maggie Amos up she has ben down heare for over two weeks we had Butter & eggs Robert Cutt the Spring wheat Donald is hauling out Du ng to the fallow 1889 Aug 11 this is a fine cool day we were at the Church Doctor McKay our Minester preched his last Sermon to us he is going to leave our Congregation he has ben here nearly 16 years " 12 this is a fine day Robert cutt some ragweed out in the field at the Consession with the mower it is very bad with it Donald started to plough the Summerfallow it is bad with thistel " 13 this is a fine day I went down to Aberfoyle got a letter from George got Farmer Shod at Bickleys " 14 a fine day I went over to John Smiths the Boys are Ploughing the Summerfallow " 15 Jane was up from Campbelvile went to Guelph I was down to Aberfoyle Sent away a letter to George the Boys are Ploughing �" 16 this a fine day but cold and windy the Boys finished Pulling the Peas with the wooden raike some of them is not good got killed out in June with out too much rain they were near the creek low and level " 17 a fine day we went in to Guelph with Butter the Boys hauled in 3 loads of Peas in the afternoon the thrashing Machin came here in the evening 1889 Aug 19 this is a fine day warm we were thrashing in the forenoon half day Peter Humes Machine we thrashed all the fall wheat 260 Bushels and 10 Bushels of Barley the wheat is not first class William McKenzie and Fliming is thrashing in the afternoon " 20 this day warm and dull in the morning we had thunder and a heavy shower through the night the Boys are Ploughing and harrowing Edward is at Gilchrists thrashing " 21 this is a fine day Edward is Atkinsons thrashing Robert comenced to cutt the Oats they are heavy " 22 Robert Brock a wheel of the Binder I went down to Morriston to try and get one but I could not get one then I went to Guelph got one at Gowdies it the Guelph Sivick holiday we got in the spring wheat 2 very large loads " 23 got the Binder fixed is cutting the oats 24 finished cutting the Oats in the Field next the Orchard started the big flat back I went in to Guelph to the Seed wheat show 26 the Sow piged yesterday morning She had 8 living and one dead cutting Oats 1889 Aug 27 very warm dry weather cutting Oats they are very hard to cut they are very heavy and laid down very bad Donald was picking Stones in the forenoon at the Oats in the afternoon " 28 Robert James started ridge up the Summerfarlow they started to haule in the Oats �" 31 very dry warm weather the Boys got in all the Oats that are cutt they have ben very heavy and laid down we have 4 acres to cutt the other sow piged she had 9 piges they are doing well Sept 2 it is very warm the Boys are ploughing for wheat " 3 very hot and warm I went down to Bickley and got the Buggie tyres sett and a spoke paid $2.5 Mary and George Orr and little Annie Andrew Orr and his Sister came here today from California " 4 very warm and dry we went to Guelph I bought a bushel of timothy Seed paid $2.50 the Boys finished ploughing the field near the Barn for wheat " 5 very warm and dry comenced to Sow the wheat I went over to John Smiths on buisness 6 finished sowing the fall wheat 8 1/2 acres sowed 16 1/2 bushels it is Summerfallow the Pea land is too dry and hard to Plough cant make a good job 1889 Sept 6 we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript} with Mother Mary and George Orr I got a Plough Shear and Slip Paid 80 cts " 7 we went in Guelph with Butter and eggs sowed timothy " 9 Robert James went up to Eramossa with a load of wood for Peter Beattie Edward Kingesburry started to learn the Blacksmithing with Peter Beattie up in Aramossie Robert Amos Margaret Mary and George Orr came downe here " 10 George & Mary Orr went down to Campbelvile to See Jane Lizzie went with them " 11 I went in to Guelph with Mary & George Orr George went away over to his Fathers in Waterloo I bought a pair of Shoes for Robert paid $1 50 " 13 the weather has ben very warm and dry every thing is very dry we got all the Oats in we have had a great crop 12 was at the Aberfoyle Mill with 9 B 54 lb of wheat it was poor weighed 53 lb to the Bushel got 350 lb flour 35 lb to the B it was badly rusted �" 14 this is a fine day warm in the forenoon the folks are all away to the Sabath School picknick to the Model Farm exept Mother and me I went down to Aberfoyle Postoffice a letter from Duncan 1889 Sept 16 this day is cold it rained this morning a good bit Jane came up on Saturday night and Donald went home with her last night it was very dark he came home this morning at 5 Oclock the Boys were stocking up some corn and fixing up the bridge at the creek " 17 this is a fine day but dull the Boys started to Plough the back field where the wheat was the ground is dry " 18 this day is cold we went down to Mrs Gilfillans with Mary Mrs Bently ,, Grace Grigor from Michigan came here today with her two Children on a visit " 19 this day is cold a fine day for working the Boys are ploughing " 20 this morning is dull it rained some last night " 21 this day is cool we went in to Guelph with some Butter Robert went over to Waterloo to Mr Orrs with Mary and little Annie we went down to Aberfoyle for Mrs Bently and her Children " 23 this is a fine day I went up to Margarets with Mrs Bently and to the Galbreaths Edward has left P Beattie he cant stand Blacksmithing he went up to Guelph with hides and tallow for Christ he went up for his trunk to Beatties 1889 Sept 25 this is fine warm dry weather the Boys ar burning brush back in the Swamp and clearing it up Robert is ploughing Lizzie and me went down to Shaw Station with Mrs Bently and her Children they Started home for Michigan " 26 this day is a little cool Mother and me went in to the Guelph Show and to meet Susan and her children they came down on the 4 Oclock train from Wiarton She has ben up in Keppel all Summer John has ben preaching there he has gone down to Toronto to the Coledge Mary came over from Waterloo �" 27 this is a very cold day I went in to Guelph in the afternoon for Susans trunk Robert finished ploughing in the Back field the ground is very dry " 28 this is a fine cool day the Boys are clearing up the swamp George Orr came over last evening from Waterloo " 30 the Boys started to plough the Big flat field I went down to Taylors got Jennie the Mare Shod in the front feet Oct 1 this day is Showery in the forenoon Edward went down to George Amos{small superscript} with George Orr Mary and Lizzie bur Mrs Amos is Sick then they went over to Mr Robbies spent the afternoon he had the 2 year old colt with him it goes firstrate 1889 Oct 2 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph George Orr left here to go to his Fathers the Boys started to take up the Potatoes got up the Beauty of hebrons nearly 2 wagon loads 13 drils they are in the middle bin on the right hand Side of the pasage " 3 this morning is very dull it rained a good bit in the forenoon cleaned up Some wheat in the afternoon " 4 this day is cold we went in to Guelph with Mary She went down to Galt then She will start home on Monday to California She has ben over here for 5 weeks Lizzie went down to Galt with her this is the fast day " 5 this forenoon is very wett it rained all forenoon and dull and cold all day " 6 this is a fine day we were at church it is Sacrament Sabeth Mr Torrance Preached " 7 this day is very cold the Boys are at the Potatoes got in 2 loads " 8 a fine day we were at the Puslinch Show we showed Some Potatoes Cabage Beets and the 2 year old colt " 9 a fine day got the Potatoes up but to harrow and plough 1889 �Oct 10 this is a fine day harrowing and ploughing the Potatoe land got all the apples gathered in only about 2 little basketfulls there are very few apples in this part of the country they got destroyed with frost on the 29th of May " 11 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 13 bags 27 B 35 lb only got 70 cts per B it only weigh 54 lb to the Bushel $19.31 the wheat is poor got rusted " 12 this is a fine day but a raw cold wind from the east finished ploughing and harrowing the Potatoe land we had 7 wagon loads they were a fair crop I went up to Billey Watsons for a quarter of Beef 100 lb paid $6 a front quarter the thrashing machin came here in the evening Peter Humes " 13 we were at Church John Little Preached " 14 a fine warm day we are thrashing Oats & Barley I was over as a Judge at the Nassagaweya Show " 15 a fine warm day frost every morning we finished thrashing we had over 800 Bushels of Oats 385 B Barley 33 Spring wheat 86 B Peas we thrashed the fall wheat in August 260 Bushels 1600 in all this is my birth day 71 16 Robert is Ploughing Donald is at Atkinsons thrashing 1889 Oct 16 Edward went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 13 Bags of Oats and some Peas to chop Susan and her family went down to Toronto on the early train they are going to live in Toronto John is going to the College " 19 we have very fine weather very dry Robert and Donald is Ploughing Edward has ben at A McKenzies thrashing the last three days " 21 this is a fine day very dry frosty in the morning we are logging back in the Swamp Robert is ploughing " 22 this day is dull and cool clearing up a piece of new land back at the creek Robert is ploughing we put up 3 pigs to fatten one of the old sows and 2 young pigs we bought from R Beattie �" 23 this is a clear cold day is was very hard frost this morning the Boys could hardly plough in the morning we cleaned up a load of Barley Lizzie and Annie Gilchrist went up to Margarets " 24 this is a fine Mother and me went in to Guelph to see about the price of Barley Edward is topping turnips 25 the weather is dull we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 47 B 19 lb at home 46 B 47 lb at Guelph got 48 cts per B $22 54 26 Barley 53 B 46 lb at home 53 B 30 lb at Guelph at 48 cts $25 74 1889 Oct 28 a fine day but cool started to harrow up the turnips and haule them in " 29 a fine day busy at the turnips " 30 a fine day for the turnips got all the Swede turnips hauled in 31 loads I went in to Guelph I bought a pair of Boots for Donald paid $2 50 " 31 this day is dull Robert Jame went down to the Aberfoyle Mill with 16 bags of chop 10 bags of oats 6 of mixed he paid 6 cts per B 96 cts he got Doll shod at Taylors Nov 1 this day is dull a little light rain in the afternoon the Boys are pulling the white turnips and hauling them in Robert is Ploughing " 2 this morning is very foggy and dark it rained a lot in the afternoon Robert was ploughing in the forenoon the Boys got all the Graystone turnips hauled in 11 wagon load the cleaned up some wheat " 4 this is a fine clear day the Boys are Ploughing " 6 this is a fine day I went with Lizzie to Guelph it is the fair I bought a pair of Boots for Donald $2.50 " 7 fine weather frosty at night and dry this is thanksgiving day I was down at Aberfoyle Townhall the Judge has a court for the final revision of the Dominion Voters list 1889 �Nov 8 this a fine day cleaned a load of Barley we were up to James Scotts in the evening " 9 a fine day we were in to Guelph with a load of Barley 54 B 32 lb at home 54 B 8 lb at Slemans got 48 cts $26 bought a half Barel of Labradore {hearing} paid $3 75 Mother and Robert went down to Campbelvile in the evening train " 11 this is a very fine day Edward went up with the cow McGibbon we Sold her to Billey Watson for $36 we are fixing up things about we put the ewes to the ram 14 " 12 this is a very fine day clearing up the new land and hauling rails started to cross plough in the back field but it would not make a good job we stoped " 13 rained some in the morning I went to Guelph bought a plow Shear Donald Bells time is up he has ben here 7 months at $17 per Month $119 I paid him $19 he wants to leave a $100 for a while with me we put the Sow to Robert Beatties Boar " 14 Robert started to Ploughing Sod in the big flat field it is a fine warm day " 15 cold and frosty Robert is ploughing 1889 Nov 16 a fine cleare day but very hard frost could not plough the Sod till the afternoon Edward went up to the Arkell Mill with 16 bags to chop 9 oats 7 mixed paid 5 cts per bag " 17 a very fine day we were at Church " 18 a fine morning frosty changed and rained all afternoon Robert James went over to Blacks Mill for a load Sawdust for to pack round the tank in the Shed we put in 4 cattle to fatten an old cow and 3 steers they are small " 19 this Morning is dull and Misty all forenoon Robert was ploughing but it rained all afternoon the Boys were fixing round the big tank " 20 this day is very dull and misty all day it is calm and mild Robert was Ploughing " 21 this day very dull and soft sort of misty rain all day Robert is Ploughing I went in to Guelph got 4 Gallons of coal Oil at Bonds 15 cts per Gallon �" 22 this day is soft light rain I went down to Morriston to the Rev Mr Meldrums Funeral he was 83 years old he was the first we had in Puslinch he married us 48 years ago 23 was at Mrs Robert Cockburns Funeral 1889 Nov 23 this is a beoutifull day was at Church " 25 this day is a little coolder some frost Robert is ploughing Edward went up to Arkell Mill with a gris of Wheat 13 B 30 lb got 448 lb flour 33 lb flour to the B 227 lb Bran and Shorts 26 this is a very fine day Robert is at Smiths thrashing Edward was at Flimings thrashing 27 this is a terable Stormy day it Snowed a lott and blowed all day the Snow is drifted bad it Started to rain in the afternon it is raining Steady now at 8 oclock the Boys are fixing up about the stables " 28 this day is not So Stormy it is colder there quite a lot of Snow " 29 it is a fine day cold Murry thrashed in the afternoon we put 5 weather Lambs to feed we have not many Lambs this year 30 this is a very fine day I went in to Guelph with Mother She had some chikens I paid taxes $32 49 Dec 2 this is a fine day sort of soft and raw I got the Mares Doll & Jennie Shod at Taylors " 3 this day is cold and windy it rained a lot last night got cold and Snowed Some 1889 Dec 4 this is a fine day very frosty in the morning down to zero Robert James went Guelph to Slemans with a load of Barley 48 B 42 lb got 44 cts Per B $21.94 I went in with Lizzie with the Buggy bought a barl of Salt paid $1 50 a keg of 3 in nails at Bonds $2 75 an Overcoat for Edward $5 a pair of Shoes for Robert James $1 50 " 7 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with the Buggie fine wheeling " 9 I went down to Mrs James Black about Douglas �" 10 this is a fine morning but it changed got raw and cold wind from the east started to rain after 3 Oclock Mother and Me went in to Guelph in the afternoon to Duncan Grahams Silver Wedding it got to be a very wett night it started to rain when we got to the Brock road cold rain from the east we went out to Margarets stoped all night " 11 this turned out a fine day after it faired up the roads are very bad we got home in the afternoon from Margarets " 12 we went in to Guelph this is the Christmas fair the streets are very god in the morning it freezed last night 1889 Dec 12 I went to the freight sation for some dried fruit we got from my Brother John from California 3 barrells and a box dried figs and 3 boxes of dried Grapes one barrel figs and 20 lb grapes for Robert Orr Waterloo " 13 a fine day Robert was Ploughing in the afternoon Edward at Watts thrashing I went to the Postoffice " 14 this is a very stormy forenoon out of the east but not much Snow Edward at Watts thrashing in the forenoon sow " 5 the Sow went to Beatties Boar the Second time " 15 a fine day we were at the Church Turnbull preached " 16 this day is dull it rained Some in the afternoon I went in to Guelph to See Guthrie with regard to J Douglas " 17 this day is very dull and misty rained some at night we killed 3 pigs one of the Sows and two Spring pigs we bought from R Beattie Duncan Gilchrist helped us I went out in the morning to See J Douglas " 18 cutt up the pigs there weight was 308 lb 180 lb 170 lb it is very Soft foggy and light rain 1889 {written in header with blue ink : Mrs R. J. McFarlane} �Dec 19 this is a fine mild day dull Robert is Ploughing Sod in the flats I went to Aberfoyle got the mare Jess shood in front feet at Taylors I paid Seate rents $6 25 " 20 this morning is dull and misty till 11 Oclock thent it rained very heavy all afternoon Robert ploughed till near noon ground the Sausage " 21 this is a fine day frost in the morning I went to Guelph with Lizzie and the Buggie I paid Docter Orton $15 for 4 visits and medicin for me when I was Sick in July Edward at the Mill with chop 11 B " 22 it was very Stormy early this morning wind and rain and rain all forenoon and frezing " 23 this is a very fine day frost in the morning Robert is Ploughing all day Edward went to Murrays with a heiffer to the Bull " 24 Robert Ploughed till 11 oclock it was raining a littel since 9 oclock but it was very weet all day rained stedy all day and night " 25 this is a fine warm day Some of the friends here for Dinner " 26 this day is cool and a terible wind 27 I went in to Guelph on buisness " 28 this is a fine warm day Duncan A Kingsbury was over to see us 1890 Dec 28 we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 50 B 6 lb at home 49 B 38 lb at Slemans got 44 cts per B $21.91 bought 500 lb of Bran at Goldies paid $2.75 Susan came up from Toronto yesterday with her two Children " 29 this is a wett forenoon 30 this is a fine day I was at Aberfoyle at the Nomination of Councilors " 31 a fine day I went out to John Douglas then to Guelph got $95 as part of rent from Douglas 1890 �Jan 1 this is a very wett day it rained nearly all day Mother Susan and Me went up to Margarets to Dinner " 2 this day is soft it rained nearly all forenoon then cleared up the roads are terable Soft Susan and her Children went down to Toronto this Morning Lizzie went to Campbelvile with her and came home in the evening " 3 it is cold and frosty the roads are hard " 4 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph got all the books squared up at the Bank Sent $5 to George to Bottineau got it regestered For more information on Duncan MacFarlane, 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. 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Scanned Manuscript and Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Duncan MacFarlane (1818-1892) 1888-1889 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers 1888 January 1 it snowed last night today it is soft rained in the forenoon then got very cold in the evening " 2 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle to the Election of Councilors we had Some of our friends for New years Dinner " 3 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle to Taylors and got the Mare Jess Shod " 4 this day is mild snowed a little we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 37 B 28 at home 37 B 30 lb at Goldies it weighed 59 lb to the Bushel got 81cts $30.38 I bought 500 lb flour paid $2.10 per 100 lb $10.50 500 lb shorts paid $4.25 " 5 this is a fine clear day I sold 2 steers for $60 and 14 lambs for $60 to David King he paid $100 he will pay $20 when he takes the lambs away the steers went away today the lambs to go away next week Hector McCoag and Wife from Beverly was here today Duncan Gilchrist and Annie came with them John Douglas paid Blacks rent $190 " 6 this is a fine mild day we were down to Christ Littles to a Diner it is his Birthday 1888 January 7 this is a fine day we went to Guelph and settled up Some of Blacks accounts " 9 this is a fine day David King took away the Lambs 14 and an old Ewe sold them for $4 25 each " 10 a fine morning got stormy and cold James Scott and Wiff was here John Little came home from Sarnia Robert James Was at William Beatties Bee hauling turnips to Guelph 7 teams " 11 this is a fine winter day frosty and clear " 13 this is a fine mild forenoon a little thaw got windy and cold in the afternoon we up to D Gilchrists Susan had a yong Daughter tonight at 9 oclock �" 14 this is a fine day I went up to Guelph and up to Robert Amos{small superscript} brought Margaret down to wait on Susan for a week " 16 this is a fine clear day Robert J went down with John Little to his Brother Joes he is going to Toronto to the College " 17 a fine clear morning but snowed some all afternoon out of the east I went to Guelph with Lizzie we were at the Creamery metting in the Townhall I bought a new lace tooth 6 feet cross cutt saw paid $5 for saw and handels 1888 Jan 18 this is a fine clear day Joseph Little and wife was here to see Susan " 21 this is a cold frosty day 10 degrees below zero " 22 very cold 20 below zero " 23 a fine day but cold I went in to Guelph " 24 this is a fine day I was at the Anual Meeting of the Puslinch M. I. Company I was chosen President of the Company a little snow last night " 25 Snowed a good deal I was at the Funeral of Mrs John H Doughty a very large funeral " 26 this day is very cold and stormy " 27 very cold about 10 below zero all day Robert James, Lizzie, George Grigor and Wife went up to Margarets on a visit they were very cold " 28 this is a clear cold day 10 below zero George Grigor and his Wife went over to Sandy Flimings to stop all night they have ben here sinc Tuesday on a visit the first since they got Married the roads are badly drifted in some places " 29 a cold day they upset going to the Church " 30 this is a fine mild day I was at a meeting at the Church about the Cemetry " 31 a fine mild day Mr & Mrs Gilfillian was here �1888 Feb 1 this is a fine day I went in to the Guelph fair I bought 15 Bushels 45 lb of Peas at James Hewers Paid 72 cts per B $11.34 12 Bushels Oats at 48 cts $5.76 " 4 this has ben a fine week I was at Aberfoyl " 6 a clear cold day I was down to Aberfoyle " 8 a fine clear day I paid James Watt $10 in Payment of two Mares put to his Horse Lord Douglas I paid $1 at time of service have $9 to Pay when satisfied that Doll is in foal " 9 this is a very cold day over 10 below zero " 11 this is fine clear day I went to Guelph got a spring in my Watch at Pringles paid a Dollar for it " 13 this is a fine mild day I went down to Campblevile station with John Little he is going to Toronto " 14 this morning is mild snowed about noon the Boys started to haul ice from the Aberfoyle dam hauled 4 loads with 2 teams 48 blocks it was hard hauling in some places the snow is deep " 15 this is a very cold day keen frost from 10 to 20 below zero Robert James got his nose froze 4 times in one trip to Aberfoyle hauling ice got home 4 loads 46 blocks 1888 Feb 16 a fine day keen frost in the morning got milder Robert James went to Aberfoyle mill for some Chop stuff 7 bags paid 6 cts per bag he took home 4 blocks of ice got it all home now 95 blocks and a lot of small ones to pack John Foster and Christ McBeath got it cutt I pay 2 1/2 cents per Block the young folks are down to Gilfillians " 17 this is a fine day I went down to Moriston was at the Morrisons Sale bought a pair of gate hinges paid 25 cts Paid Allan McIntyre $2.50 for fixing the Cutter and sharping saw " 18 I went up to Guelph and R Amos{small superscript occurs} with Janet Amos bought a Bushel of Clover Seed at Andersons paid $5.50 a bottle of Medicine for Edward $1.50 �" 20 this day is soft rained some in the morning Robert J was up to Guelph with a load wood for C Little he took up two loads and brock the sleigh runner " 21 this a fine day but cold we went over to Galt and up to Mr Orrsin{?} Waterloo above Doon Mills Mr and Mrs Amos went up with us " 22 this is a fine mild day went down to Galt and stoped at Mr Amos all night " 23 this is a fine day we went up to Janet Gilfillians at Preston for diner came home in the Afternoon 1888 Feb 24 a fine clear day William Black from Kansas was here he came yesterday " 25 this day is Soft it Snowed in the Morning then rained some light a fine afternoon the Boys Shot the Dog Collie and skined him I went down to the Postoffice in the Afternoon " 27 this day is very cold below zero " 28 this is a very cold day " 29 this is a fine mild day I went over to Blacks Saw Mill Robert James went up above Guelph for a load of hay for Christ Little March 1 this is a fine day got cold in the afternoon " 2 this is a very cold day " 3 this day is very cold and windy we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 39 B 28 lb at home 39 B 15 lb at Goldies it weighed 58 lb to the Bushel got 80 cts per B $31.40 Edward went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs} for 10 Bushels of Barley I Bought for Seed have to pay 55 cents " 6 we have had very cold weather lately I went down to Moriston to get the team harnes repaired paid $2 " 7 this is a fine day but cold we went in to Guelph Fair it is fine Sleighing 1888 �March 8 this is a fine clear day not so cold Robert James went down to Milton Edward went to Blacks Mill with some Peas to Chop but did not get it done " 9 this is a fine clear day I went out to Mrs Blacks to measure her firewood Henry Kelcher cutt and hauled 17 1/2 cords of stove would paid him 90 cents per cord to cutt and draw $15 75 Edward went went to Blacks Mill for the chop Peas and a load of Sawdust Robert J got home from Milton " 10 this is a fine mild I went in to Guelph with Edward for a load of Oats but we did not gett them " 12 this day is cold yesterday it snowed and stormed Robert James went over to Joseph Smiths for a load of Oats 52 B 13 lb paid 45 cts per B I made a bargan with Mr Davidson for to put up a Wind Mill " 13 this is a dreadfull cold stormy day the men cleaned up a load of fall Wheat " 12 Donald Bell comenced to work cutting fire wood " 14 a fine day went up to James Scotts on a visit " 15 a fine day cool we went in to Guelph bought an Ax paid $1.40 for ax & handel then went to Mr Buchanan 1888 March 17 this is a fine cleare day the sun is strong but very frosty every day I went to the Post Office " 18 this is a fine clear frosty day " 19 this is a fine warm day the sleighing is done in town we went in to Guelph with a load of wheat 39 B 44 lb at home 39 B 50 lb at Goldies got 82 cts per B it weighed 60 lb $32.66 got 500 lb of flour at $2 per pd 500 lb Bran paid $4 29 " 20 this morning is very soft some rain the snow went away very fast warm in the afternoon " 21 this is a very stormy day it snowed all forenoon then got very cold and windy at night I went to Aberfoyle got a shoe on farmer and a chain mendid �"22 this is a very cold day with high wind we went in to Guelph with the Buggy the sleighing is very good it is the Easter fair I was at the Farmers institute in the Town Hall in the afternoon " 23 this day is very cold 10 Deg below zero it is cold all day we went in to Guelph for lumber for the Derrick of a Wind Mill Fannie the Mare foaled yesterday morning she had two Dead foals the one was very small it had ben Dead for a considerable time it was much decayed 1888 March 24 this day is clear calm and very cold away below zero in the morning the Boys are getting home firewood I started to smock the hams " 26 this morning is a raw east wind it has ben raining a little nearly all day and frezing it got Soft at night thawing the Boys cleaned up some Barley " 27 this day is mild it rained in the evening the snow is well off the fields lots of ice on the roads in Some places the Boys were halling and splitting wood " 31 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with the Carrige John Little and Donald Bell went in with me John Little is going to Preach up to Bells Corners and Donald is going to Milton he left us he wanted $20 per month and I would not give it he helped the Boys to get the firewood for the Summer April 2 a fine day but frosty all day " 4 very fine weather frosty at night " 5 this forenoon is wett till near 11 Oclock then a fine day we cutt our firewood with the Saw I went to the Post Office the roads are very bad in some places " 7 this day is very cold we went in to Guelph for the wind mill but did not get it I sent away $243 63 to Mrs Stewart to Port Huron by Express 1888 April 9 a very fine day got raw and cold near night I went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs} with Mother John Little and Susan Robert and Me settled up he paid his note $16 I paid him $5 50 for 10 Bushels Barley $2.97 for 8 1/2 Bushels Oats I paid 96 cts at �the Station for the freight on the Wind Mill from Galt when we came home one of the Cows had Died she put out her calvebed she was alright when we left in the morning and had calved " 10 this day is soft it rained nearly all day " 11 this day is cold Robert James went in to Guelph got the wind Mill home sold the cow hide $1 30 " 12 this day is very cold and frosty Margaret & Robert was down he brought down 5 bags of Potatoes to change for Seed I got 2 bags Beauty of hebron and 3 B Eliphonts Mr & Mrs Lennie was over here on a visit " 13 I went down to Morriston " 14 I went in to Guelph to a Meeting of the Creamery committee " 16 I went down to Aberfoyle to the Seed Show and I hired Bob Robertson to dig a drain and Post hols " 17 Bob Robertson comenced to dig the ditch 1888 April 18 the weather is cold I went up to Mr Davidsons and came home then went in to Guelph for a load of piping 515 feet Dave Atkinsons raising " 19 Mr Davidson & Mr Been comenced to wort at the wind Mill I went down to Aberfoyle in the afternoon then I went down in the evening to hunt for a man to help to dig Post holes for the wind Mill and dig a ditch I got Mr Davidson Taylors Father in Law for two days paid $2 " 20 we went to Peter Littles Funeral he Died very sudden on Tuesday night " 21 the weather is very cold and frosty we raised the Derrick for the Wind Mill in the Morning then I went in to Guelph to a Meeting of the Creamery Committee I was at the Colege for Dinner " 23 I went down to Aberfoyle got August Miller to Dig the Ditch it is hard frozen he comenced afternoon the Sow piged had 7 �" 24 the weather is very cold every day hard frost every night and very dry hard on the Wheat we went down to McIntyrs Mill for a load of Sawdust paid 50 cents for it got the Gangplow fixed 1888 April 24 I went in to Guelph for some piping in the evening after half past 4 Oclock " 25 this is a fine day frosty in the Morning got fine and warm through the day Davidson finished the wind mill we got all the ditch filled in we had August Miller 2 1/2 day paid $2.50 Edward is Gangploughing for Barley " 26 this is a fine warm day but the weather is very dry we went to Guelph for a load of Salt 2415 lb at $4 50/100 per ton I drew $200 out of the Bank paid Mr Davidson $170 40/100 for putting up a Wind Mill and pipping. Guelph horse Show " 27 this day is very warm 85 Deg in the Shade I went over to the first Concession with Professor Robertson of the Colege Creamery to try and get more patrons to give there Cream " 28 this day is terable hot for the Season we sowed Salt on the field at the end of the Barn Robert comenced to Sow the Barley in the Afternoon " 29 this day is very warm we had 3 day very hot 30 this is raw east wind finished Sowing Barley in the field at the end of the Barn rain in the afternoon 1888 May 1 frost in the morning cold air all day Edward is Gangploughing in big flat field next the Sideline back Robert rolling " 2 a fine day but cool aire I went in to Guelph with Lizzie in the afternoon got some Peameal for the Calvs 65 lb 89 cts tryed to get a leg for the Gangplough did not get it " 3 a fine day cold East wind in the evening I sowed some Salt sowed the Barley in the big flat field next the Sideline 10 Bushels Farmer horse is very lame a Sprain �" 4 this is a very fine day Some warmer Robert Sowed some Oats in the field with the Barley Bob Roberson finished putting in 40 posts paid him 7 cents a post he dug parts of a ditch and wrought 2 days I paid $6 50 " 5 this is a fine day I comenced the garden sowed some Seed Onions finished Sowing the Barley 16 1/2 acrs " 7 this is a fine day the Boys are Gangploughing and harrowing and rolling " 8 this morning is raw and cold it comenced to rain after noon rained a little all afternoon Doll the Mare foalled this morning a mare foal " 9 this is a fine warm day I went in to Guelph got a leg for the Gang Plough at Tolton Br paid $1.30 the 30 cts for freight got 16 lb timothy Seed paid $1.29 1888 May 9 Sowed 6 acrs of Peas in the field at the Windwill " 10 a fine day Sowed Oats in the little field at the creek " 11 a fine warm day I was at the grarden we sowed the Oats in the 2 fields at the Concession " 12 a fine day got cool at night sowed some Oats in field at the Railroad next the Sideroad Dolls foal Died today we had 2 navies working today fixing fences paid them 50 cts each " 13 this day is cold all day near frost in the morning " 14 this day is cold Robert went to McIntyrs Mill for Some hemlock lumber for fencing they started to gather the Cream for the Creamiry " 16 very cold Robert is Sowing some peas 3 1/4 Bushels and Oats in the field next the Orchard I went in to Guelph in the afternoon got some money out of the Bank $38 I bought a Bushel of Corn for seed paid 85 cts 17 this day is cold Robert finished Seeding in the morning Oats 24 acres Barley 16 1/2 acres Peas 7 1/2 Edward and Jack is hauling out Dung for the Potatoes I went down to get Farmer and Doll Shod at Bickleys I paid 60 cts I paid Allan McIntyr $8 for fencing lumber �1888 May 17 I paid Mrs James Black $13 18 this day is very cold east wind it has ben very cold all this week frost every morning it rained a little in the afternoon not much the Boys cleand out the Sheep house in the afternoon " 19 this is a fine but cool the Boys is hauling out Manure for the turnips Robert and me were putting on the boards on the new fence out near the Swamp in the afternoon I planted Some Potatoes in hills " 21 this is a fine day it is warmer but very dry the boys are hauling out dung we put the Boards on the new fence in the forenoon Robert ploughed the corn land in the afternoon I Sold a bag of Potatoes to William Cussins for $1 30 " 19 John Smith got 4 bag of Potatoes he is to pay $1 30 per bag Sometime " 22 this is a fine day we planted the Potatoes all but three rows 1 1/2 acrs we had Smiths two Boys planting " 24 the weather warm and dry the Boys and Lizzie was away I went to the Postoffice " 25 this is a fine day were fixing fences back the Sideline I went to the Council meeting 1888 May 26 a fine day a little rain in the forenoon the Engin was up past here yesterday on the Railroad the track is laide up to Murrays line fence " 28 this is a fine warm day I wen in to Guelph with Susan and Lizzie to get some things ant to meet John Little but he left Guelph before we got in I bought 5 lb of turnip Seed one Dolar William Gilfillian and Wife was here on a visit " 29 this is a fine warm day the Boys are Spreding dung and ploughing the turnip land " 30 a fine day the Boy washed the Sheep finished ploughing the turnip land " 31 a fine day a light Shower in the forenoon we went to the Church it is the fast day Jane is very bad with a Sore leg Mother is down there �June 1 a fine day but cool and dry I went in to Guelph with John Little he is going up the Country " 2 we had a fine rain today it rained heavy for about two hours we were at the Church " 3 a very fine day but a little cool we were at the Church it is the Sacriment Sabath " 4 a fine day some frost in the morning some places I got Jennie the mare Shod at Taylors 1888 June 5 a very fine day I went down to Janes with Mother in the morning Jane has ben very bad with the Milk leg for over a week She is a little better today we cliped the Sheep 12 our flock is very Small this year Christ Little and Edward clipped them Robert J comenced to ploug the Summerfallow the little field back next Archies " 6 a fine day went went in to Guelph with a calf Sold it for three Dollars it was Small we bought Some Salt and Plaster for the turnips " 7 this morning is cold got warm in the afternoon we comenced to work Statute labour " 8 very warm today finished the Statue labour " 9 this day is very warm all day a little rain in the evening Mother and me went over to Dumfries to William Beatties Funeral he was Burried in the Galt Cementry we got Dinner at Mr Amoss got home at dark " 10 we had a thunder storm it rained heavey for a good while it will do a deal of good it has ben very this Spring " 11 a very fine day cool in the Morning the Boys are ploughing the Summerfallow 1888 June 12 a fine day we cleaned up a load of Wheat I went down to Aberfoyle in the afternoon and got the mare Jennie Shod at Taylors " 13 a fine day warm we went in to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 B 26 lb at home 40 B 30 lb at Goldies it weighed 60 lb to the Bushel got 95 cts per bushel $38.47 Bought 500 lb of flour paid $2.40 per 100 lb $12.500 lb shorts paid $4.50 bought a dung fork paid 75 cts �" 14 a fine warm day had a fine rain last night " 15 a fine warm day things are growing fine Robert comenced to Plough some Sod in the back field for Summerfallow " 16 a very warm day Robert J comenced to drill for the turnips and Sowed an acre I went with Mother to Guelph we got our Picture taken " 18 the weather is very warm they are drilling and Sowing turnips I comenced yesterday to take Some Medicine I got for the Sciatica " 19 this day is very dry and warm we finished Sowing the turnips 4 acres 7 1/2 lb " 21 this is a very warm day we went down to Aberfoyle to McIntyres for a load of hemlock lumber 1888 June 21 Paid McIntyre $7.61 for lumber 761 feet " 23 a very warm day I went in to Guelph with some Wheat 12 B 45 lb it weighed 60 lb to the Bushel got 75 cts per B $11.91 I bought 30 feet of Ash lumber dressed at Stewarts paid 70 cts a half bundle of cedar Shingles paid 85 cts a 100 lb of Oatmeal at Andersons paid $2.25 a barl of salt 90 cts a hoe 75 cts I got a lb of Paris green at Balls paid 35 cts a lb at Pettries 25 cts " 24 we had a fine rain it was much needed it has ben very warm and dry all week " 26 Robert James finished Ploughing the Summerfallow it is fine weather " 27 a fine day but cool looks like rain out of the east " 28 this is a very wett day it has rained all day out of the east it will do great good " 29 this is a very fine growing day Robert Amos was down here he called with his two Cussins Mr and Miss Turnbull from Scotland I went to Guelph in the afternoon for the wheel of the sectiongrinder paid 80 cts for fixing it al Toltons it was the School picnick I went over to Alexander Smiths 1888 �July 2 this is fine warm weather I went up to Margarets with Mother Jane and Janet Amos we went to the Picknic " 3 I went down to Mrriston in the afternoon " 4 I went in to Guelph with Lizzie and young John Little they went up to Wiarton on the train to go to Keppel " 5 this is fine warm weather I went to Rockwood wth the wool 72 1/2 lb at 21 cts half cash I was docked 2 1/2 lb for cotts it came to $15.23 I got yarn and flannel Robert James comenced to cutt the hay in the orchard " 3 William Jones comenced to work about 10 Oclock we hired him for two months for $50 " 6 comenced to cutt the hay in the orchard " 7 very dry and warm got in a load of hay " 10 Will is scuffeling the turnips Robert cutting " 13 the weather is very dry got the hay all in but a little raikins 13 load good loads the hay was light but the quality is firstrate all timothy we put the Mare Doll to Watts Horse Lord Douglas to pay half price 1888 July 14 very dry I went in to Guelph with Susan and to meet Lizzie She got home from Keppel I bought 145 lb of Sugar from Peter Anderson paid $10 25/100 " 17 very dry the Boys are busy thinning the turnips I went down to Bicklys Shop took the Waggon and the Carrage down to get the tires sett got the Carriage down and three shoes sett " 18 we have had a fine rain Several Showers it was much needid it will do a great amount of good to the Country " 20 finished thining the turnips " 21 fine weather we started to cutt the wheat done a little �" 23 we had a fine rain this afternoon " 24 the Boys are ploughing and hauling out manure " 25 a fine day cutting wheat Robert brock a wheel of the Binder " 26 I went up to Margrates with Susan She is to go up to Owen Sound on Saturday I went down to Schaw Station for the wheel of the Binder it came from Woolstock I paid 25 cts for freight " 27 finished cutting the Wheat and some Barley 1888 July 28 a fine day Robert cutt the Barley in the field at the end of the Barn I went in to Guelph and the Creamery to a meeting of the Committee " 30 cutt the Barley in the field at the well and hauled in 3 loads of wheat " 31 hauled in 3 large loads of Barley it comenced to rain about 11 Oclock I went down to Taylors to get Jennie and Jess Shod August 1 a fine day hauled in some wheat and Barley " 2 got in all the Barley that is cutt and Some Wheat " 3 a fine day Edward is at John Smiths with the team hauling in Wheat they are thrashing Robert is cutting the Barley back in the Big flatt field 6 acres it rained in the evening " 4 this morning is dull and very warm there was a great deal of thunder and lightning and some rain last night the Boys are ploughing in the forenoon then finnished cutting the Barley hauled in two loads of wheat " 6 this is a very day finished hauling in the wheat " 7 finished hauling in the Barley " 8 a light Shower last night and one this afternoon we comenced to cutt the Oats cutt 7 acres �1888 August 9 a fine day they comenced to clear the turnips the turnips the Second time Robert finished ploughing the Summerfallow the Second time " 10 the Boys are ahe at the turnips " 11 the Boys are at the turnips in the forenoon then pulled 1 1/2 acres of Peas in the afternoon I was pulling weeds in the Potatoes " 13 the Boys are pulling the Pease with the horse rake I was pulling weeds in the Potatoes " 14 Robert cutt 3 acres of oats and hauled in Some " 15 hauled in the oats in the flatt field {blank space} loads and 2 loads of Pease Will went away about 4 Oclock to see his Sister She is Dying " 16 it rained in the morning Robert cutt some oats in the afternoon " 17 it rained in the morning it turned out a fine day cutt oats " 18 Will came home last night he has ben away 2 1/4 days his Sister Died Robert finished cutting the oats out at the Concession the Boys pulled the balance of the Peas then hauled in 5 loads of Pease " 20 fine weather hauled in 4 load of Pease 1888 {in blue ink: R J McFarlane} August 21 hauled in oats in the forenoon at the Summerfallow in the afternoon very warm in the forenoon Cathrin & Rebaca Horracks was here last night on a visit they went away today " 22 this day is windy and cool Robert finished cutting the oats hauled in one load of oats " 23 this forenoon is very cold and windy I went in to Guelph for the Ferier the black mare Jennie is Sick She has ben Scouring very bad lately this is the Farmers Club Seed Show there is a lott of very fine wheat " 24 I went in to Guelph to tell the Ferrier how the mare is She is a good deal better �" 25 the weather is very dry and warm today it was very windy yesterday and today Robert is at Murrays thrashing the other Boys are at the Summerfallow " 29 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with some Butter and eggs I paid the Ferrier $4 for one trip down to see the Mare Jennie she got all better now Mr & Mrs Gilfillian was here on a visit when we got home 30 terable dry and hott gott in all the Oats 1888 {written twice in blue ink: R J McFarlane} Aug 31 we had several showers we were thrashing had Peter Humes Stemmer we were stoped Several times we thrashed all the Wheat fall 240 B Pease 165 B Oats 200 B Sept 1 a fine day after the rain it rained a good deal through the night I went in to Guelph with some Butter got 22 cts per lb Susan came home from Owen Sound She has ben away for 5 weeks " 3 this is a fine day cool in the morning the Boys are ploughing the fallow " 4 a fine day comenced to Sow the fall wheat " 5 finished Sowing the wheat in the field next Archies Sowed 13 1/2 Bushels on 7 acres with the 12 cog pinion rather thick I went in to Guelph and to the Sale at the Coledge Mr Robert Orr and Wife was here from Waterloo on a visit Robert Amos and Margaret was here also " 6 a fine day but cool east wind Edward Sowed timothy Seed on the wheat next Archies Sowed it with Donald Campbles Seed Barrow 33 lbs on 7 acres I went out to the Post office for the Papers 1888 Sept 7 a fine day looks like rain in the evening Robert James finished Sowing the wheat 10 1/2 Bushels today on 6 acres with the 10 cog wheel 24 B in all on 13 acres " 8 this morning is dull we had a heavy Showr in the evening I went in to Guelph with some Butter then I went to a Meeting of the Creamery Committee �" 10 a fine warm day we cleaned up a load of wheat the Rev Mr Burns was here I subscribed $5 for the endowment of Knox Coledge pay next December " 11 a very warm day we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 43 B 1lb at home 42 B 55 lb at Goldies it weighed 61 lb to the B got $1.1/100 per B $43.35 bought 500 lb of flour at $2.50/100 $12.50/100 500 lb of Bran at $14 per ton the trains started to run on the Railroad today they are going to run reaguler now " 13 fine weather but very dry Edward Sowed timothy and clover out in the field at the Consession " 15 Sowed timothy down near the Railroad on the flatt got it rolled we fixed the fence at the back lott " 16 a fine rain rained nearly all day 1888 Sept 17 a fine warm day we killed 5 pigs Christ Little helped us Edward was at Laings Smiths thrashing " 18 a fine warm day I went in to Guelph with the pigs 5 pigs weighed 597 lb at home 584 lb at Guelph market scales docked 10 lb 574 lb at $7 50 per 100 lb came to $43.5 sold them to McHardey Edward went down to the Toronto Show with Christ Robert was at Flimmings thrashing Bob Barker was at Smiths thrashing for us " 19 Robert James comenced to plough the Sod at the back field Edward got home from Toronto " 20 fine warm weather I went down to Morriston with some collers to Scotts to fix " 24 very fine weather Mrs Flimming Died this Morning She has ben Sick for a long time " 25 a fine day the boys are ploughing the Sod we had Bob Barker helping Edward to put up a fence through a Swamp at the Back lott I was at Christ Littles Sale I bought the BobSleigh for $14.40/100 cash " 26 this day is cool we were at Mrs Flemmings Funerall Mrs Gage late Magaie Taylor from Michigan came here last night �1888 Sept 27 this day is cold I went in to Guelph with Mrs Gage to the train to go home I went to Aberfoyle got a shoe on Jennie at Taylors " 28 this is a fine day we had Robert Barker Working he helped Edward to put a fence through the Swamp I went to Christ Little Sale I bought the Bob Sleigh paid $14.40/100 cash Mrs Gage from Michigan came here after dark with her Uncle John Smith she is a Daughter of George Taylor " 29 this day is raw and cold with a Shower in the afternoon we were at Mrs A Flimings Funeral " 28 a fine day we comenced to take up the potatoes we had Willie McKenzie and James Smith helping 29 a fine morning at the Potatoes Some rain in the afternoon and got cold we put the old Sow to fatten She has ben getting peas outside " 21 Edward went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 13 bags to chop 7 of Peas 4 of Peas & oats and 2 of Oats we put up 6 pigs to fatten going to feed on chopp " 30 this day is raw and cold Some rain we were at Church Oct 1 rained some all forenoon the Boys cleaned up 23 B of the Oats we got from Gilfillan and carried them over to the hay house put them in the Sleigh Box 1888 Oct 2 this day is cold and raw it rained and Snowed the most of the forenoon it cleared up before noon the Boys were at the Potatoes had Robert Barker helping them in the Afternoon " 3 this is a fine day we finished takeing up the Potatoes in the forenoon all but the land to plough Edward went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 16 bags to chop " 4 a fine day we were at the Puslinch Show we got the first prize for the yerling colt we did not Show much some Apples and Beets " 5 a fine day but dull we were thrashing Oats and Barley 200 Bushels of Oats 500 of Barley �" 6 a fine day we went to the Church then in to Guelph Barker was at W McKenzies thrashing the filled 22 bags of Apples for cider " 7 this day is some cold we were at the Curch it is the Sacrament Sabath " 8 this day is very windy and cold Edward went up to Guelph to the Cider Mill with 22 bags of Apples got a little over 2 barrels " 9 a fine day but cold in the forenoon we started to pull the apples and harrow the Sod 1888 October 10 this is a fine day warmer pulling apples and boiling cider for Applejack we got a little over two barrells of cider paid 10 cts per bag for making it I Sold 9 lambs to Mr Spence for $4 each he took away 3 lambs " 11 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with the cider kettle to Mr Smiths we had it hired for one day paid twenty-five cents the Boys cleaned up a load of Barley 23 bags " 12 this morning was Soft it rained Some in the forenoon very light but rained a good deal in the afternoon we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 53 B 11 lbs in Guelph 53 B 24 at home got 70 cts $37.26 Robert James went to the Milton Show " 13 this Morning is Soft and Dull Robert is Ploughing we cleaned up a load of Barley " 15 this is a fine day we were piking apples Robert James went to Guelph with a load for Robert Beattie they moved in to Guelph for to live " 16 this day is Soft several Showers we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 50 B 40 lb at Guelph 51 B 26 lb at home got 68cts $34 50 1888 Oct 17 a fine day we were picking Apples Robert James is plowing 18 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle got the Mare Doll Shod and Jennies hind feet at Taylors we killed a pig it weighed 168 lb for our own use " 19 this forenoon is wett we cleaned up a load of Barley and was at the Apples in the Afternoon �" 20 this day is cold and raw Showery at the apples " 21 this day is cold and frosty " 22 hard frost in the morning we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 54 B 41 lb at home 54 B 13 lb at Pendeltons Guelph got 70 cts per B I bought 9 flour Barrels for Apples paid 30 cts each " 23 this day is dull and misty a little light rain at the apples in the forenoon rained in the evening there was a Tea Meetting at the Schoolhouse at nighh " 24 this morning is raw and Showery in the forenoon turned out a fine day we were at the apples Robert James is away with the team to move Christ Little down to Campbelvile he is going to live there and Butcher I paid Peter Hume $19 for thrashing 1888 Oct 26 this is a fine morning till noon then it rained all afternoon at the apples in the forenoon Mother and me went over to see William Gilfillian he is very bad just Dying very dark when we got home we had Robert Jefferson and James Smith helping us with the apples " 27 this day is wett it rained a good deal I went to Guelph " 29 this day raw and cold some light Showrs I got the mare Fanney shod on the forefeet at Bickleys " 30 this is very fine day we comenced to top the turnips yesterday harrowed Some up today busy at the apples I went over to Peter McKenzies Sale then went over to William Gilfillians he Died today at half past two oclock " 31 a very fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 53 B 38 lb at home 53 B 31 lb at Guelph got 60 cts per B $32 15 Robert started to harrow the Turnips bought Edward a pair of Boots paid $3.10 flour Barels for Apples paid 30 cts each $3 Nov 1 a fine warm day busy hauling in the turnips we went down to William Gilfillans Funeral at noon the Funeral was at 2 Oclock PM 1888 �Nov 2 a fine day in the forenoon warm busy at the turnips I was filling Barels with Apples in the forenoon but it got Showery in the Afternoon Robert James went down to Taylors to get Jennie Shod in the forefeet got new Shoes on " 3 this morning is cool but it turned out a fine day for the turnips got all the Sweds in 38 load there is quit a lot of Greaystone to take in yet I went to Guelph with Mother with Chickens and Butter " 5 this is a very fine day warm Robert is Ploughing the Boys are at the turnips I was at the Apples " 6 this is a fine day warm got a little colder in the evening we killed 5 pigs in the forenoon we had Duncan Gilchrist helping us ploughing and at the appls in the afternoon " 7 a fine day a little frost in the morning we went to Guelph with two pigs one weighed 193 lb 160 lb got $7 per 100 lb $24 22 I paid George Henning $14 for 100 lb of binding twine that we got in the harvest I was at the Lawer with Gilfillan " 8 this is a wett stormy day and raw east wind " 9 this day soft it rained all night heavy and this forenoon light and warm we put the ram to the ews I bought him at the fair paid $7 to Mr Adamson Nassagaweya 1888 Nov 10 this morning is wett it cleared up about 10 Oclock Robert James went in to Guelph after it cleared up with 20 bags of apples to make cider got about 100 Gallons he paid $2 Edward is at A McKenzies thrashing " 12 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph for the bags Robert left on Saturday the Boys are Ploughing " 13 this is a beautifull day warm I went down to the Post Office they are boiling cider " 14 this is a very fine warm day we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 53 B 36 lb at Guelph Slemans got 68 cts $36.55 " 15 this is a very fine warm day this is the Dominion thanksgiving day we were at Church cleaned up a load of Barley and filled up some appls make cider �" 16 this is a rather cool day it rained some last night and a light drippel of snow this morning we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 42 B 7 lb at home 41 B 42 lb at Slemans got 68 cts $28 47 we had 6 bags of Apples for cider got a Small Barlel cider " 17 the ground is white this morning cold all day the Boys are fixing up the stables and getting the young cattle tyed in I went down to the Post Office in the afternoon 1888 Nov 19 the ground is covered with snow it snowed a little all night then rained some and thawed all forenoon it got soft Robert James went down to Campbelvile with a load of Potatoes for Crist Little I went to Rockwood and got the old horsecovers I left in the Summer at the Factory I bought a pair of horsecovvers paid $4 for them some yarn and wincy " 21 a fine day we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 55 B 6 lb at home 54 B 43 lb at Guelph got 68 cts $37.32 bought a pair of Boots for Robert paid $3 the frost is hard they cannot plough " 22 this day is raw and cold " 24 this is a fine day warmer the roads are hard good wheeling I went to Guelph with Susan and Lizzie I had two bags of apples for Duncan Graham I bought a quarter of Beff from Billy Watson 127 lb paid $6 45 " 26 this morning is cold and stormy Robert James went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 15 bags to chop 8 oats 7 mixed he did not get it home " 27 this is a fine day we comenced to take the stones out of the well we are going to deepen it the water is very low Mr Davidson is with us 1888 Nov 28 the weather is mild busy at the well " 27 I had to go to Guelph for {2} rims for to make a curb for the well the Barns at the Model farm was burned last night and all the crops " 30 we have had fine weather all week a little soft sometims we got the well all stoned up �Dec 1 this day is a little colder got the well finished and the windmill started before noon made a firstclas job of it 3 feet 3 in of water it is 22 feet deep got a new platform I paid Mr Davidson $12 he paid $1 for 2 rims for a curb and I paid $1 for 2 rims we had Donald Bell helping us we got 178 feet of lumber paid $1.78 it has cost $22 to fix the well " 3 this is a fine day had a little drippel of snow last night Robert & Donald started to take in the straw stack " 4 this day is colder got stormy in the afternoon got in all the straw stack and got the horsepower sett and fixed " 5 a very fine day I went in to Guelph the fair day got a pair of felt Boots paid $2 for myself 1888 Dec 8 a fine day Mother and me went in to Guelph had some articals to the market to sell got a card at the Postoffice for some frieght " 10 this is a fine day went to Guelph with the wagon for 2 barls of Dried figs from California I paid $5.20 for Duty 30 cts for filling papers $5.50 580 lb I bought 500 lb flour paid $2.65 per 100 lb $13.25 100 lb Oatmeal $2.50 a pair felt boots for myself $2 " 12 a fine day but a little cold I went down to Morriston got the Buggy wheel fixed at Campbells part of a new rim and spoke " 13 very cold I went in to Guelph Christmas fair I bought a gallon of paint " 14 this is a cold cleare day Robert and Donald Bell went down to Campbellvile on the train James McLaren was here on a visit from Drumbo " 15 a clear cold day Donald Bell is hauling out Dung " 16 Sunday it rained nearly all day not heavy " 17 this day is soft Robert James went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 9 bags of Mixed to chopp paid 7 cts he got Jess shod new shoes all round $1 20 1888 �Dec 18 this morning is colder and stormy with a little snow Mother and me went down to Campbelvile with the Carrs from Corwhin to visit Jane Little Robert James took us over to Corwhin we came up in the evening with the train " 19 this is a very cold day we went up to Margarets on a visit it was very cold going up the Brockroad " 21 this day is windy and cold I went to the postoffice " 22 this day is cold and frosty John Little and Elizabeth went to Guelph with the Buggie " 23 this is a fine day we went to the Church " 24 this is a fine warm day we painted the Windmill " 25 this day is Soft it rained all forenoon lightly Christ Little Jane and all there family came up fom Campbellvil John Little Susan and there family were here to a Christmas Dinner " 26 this day is very dull and soft misty and raw the Boys are fixing things about the place the roads are very bad John and William Gilchrist went off on the evening train on the C.P.R. for British Columbia " 27 this day is colder the road are very rough I went to the Post Office and to old Mrs Ellis{small superscript} Funeral She Died aged 74 years 1888 Dec 28 a fine cleare frosty day we were cutting straw in the forenoon had Archy and Donald McKenzie this is Mothers Birth day " 29 this is a fine cleare day we got a Cow hanged in the Stable She was dead when they went out after Breckfast we skined her and took the Scin to Guelph got $2.12 $4 per 100 lb I went to Guelph with Lizzie and Donald Bell I paid Donald $12 for a Months work " 31 this is a fine mild day we had a very light Showr of Snow last night I went down to Aberfoyle to the Nomination of Councilors I paid Falconbridge for the Globe Newspaper $1 and Witness 80 cts for a year Jan 1889 �" 1 this is a fine mild day we have very fine weather hardly any Snow this winter I Subscribed for a book to the Rev Mr Cameron the price is $4 if he gets enough of Subscribers we were over to John Littles to tea " 2 this is a fine day mild " 4 very fine weather mild and warm I went to Morriston got the harness mendid and a Sett 1889 Jan 4 of new britchin straps paid $1.80 paid Hugh Campbell $1 for fixing the Buggie wheel " 5 this day is cold and raw looks like a storm Edward went to the Aberfoyl Mill with 12 bags to chop 8 mixed and 4 Oats " 8 this is a fine day we have a little Snow the Boys are getting out firewood Mother and me went to Guelph with the Cutter I paid for the Mercury 4 copys for $4 " 9 this day wett cold rain got cold in the evening and very windy all night " 10 this day is very stormy and very windy snowed a good deal but blowed all away " 11 this is a fine day the sleighing is not good I went out to Jack Douglas{small superscript} to try and get the rent James Scott Arkell and Duncan Graham was here on a visit " 12 a fine day I went to Guelph and got $100 rent from John Douglas " 14 a very fine cleare day I was back at J Barkers with his Brother William trying to make a Settlement but failed Edward went to School 1889 Jan 15 this is a fine I was at the anual Meeting of the Puslinch Mutual fire Insurance Company I was elected President " 16 this is a fine morning till noon then it rained all afternoon we went up to James Scotts in the Afternoon �" 15 I paid Mrs Black $10 and Blair Falconbridge his Account " 17 frosty hard roads I was at Mrs George Duthies Funeral I paid James McLean $5 for my Subscription the Knox Coledge fund " 19 this is a very cold frosty day I went to Guelph bought 4 Galons Coal Oil at Balls and 2 bits and an inch chisel " 20 this is a very cold day it snowed in the evening " 21 this a very cold stormy day Snowed some last night got vey windy all day " 23 this is very fine mild weather " 24 a fine mild day Robert went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 12 bags to chopp 7 B mixed and 5 oats " 25 a fine warm day the Sleinghing is about done I was on the Anual Meeting at the Church 1889 Jan 26 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with Buggie fine wheeling I had a hide in to Sell it weighed 49 lb got 3 1/2 cents per lb very cheap it was a heiffer we killed last Wednesday the 23 the heiffer weghed hind qur 208 lb fore 162 lb " 27 this day is foggie and raw snowed in the afternoon " 28 it has ben stormy snowed a lot plenty of Snow to make sleighing we had to go with the children to School " 29 this day is cold I went up to Margarets with Susan and Lizzie " 30 this is a fine day Mother and me went down to Campbelvile to See Jane and her Family " 31 we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 55 B 8 lb at home 54 B 28 lb at Pendeltons got 54 cts per B $29 46 the Barley is very dull and low Feb 1 this is a fine day went down got Jess shod at Bickleys " 2 sort of stormy in the Morning snowing some we went to Guelph with 14 bags of Apples got 50 cts for the Sps and 40 cts for the others �" 4 this is a fine mild day working in the Shop 1889 Feb 5 it snowed a lot last night we were up to Murrys last night Mother Susan and me it was stormy comeing home Nicolas Norris and wife was here today on a visit it got very before night down to zero " 6 this is a dreadfull cold day Robert went in to Guelph fair with a Cow sold her for $25 50 cattle is very dull she was very cheap to was dreadfull cold going in Lizzie and me went in with the Cutter I got my nose and Cheeks frozen John Douglas paid me $90 for rent for the Black Farm " 7 this day is cold but warmer than yesterday I went down to the Mill with 8 bags of Oats to Chop but I did not get it home " 8 this is a fine mild day filled some apples " 9 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with a load of Apples 15 bags got 50 cts for 7 bags Sps 40 cts for 8 B sold 13 B to the Coledge " 12 this day is very cold and windy the roads are very heavy I went to Mrs Dougald Campbells Funeral She is a very old woman 82 years I was one of the pallbearers 1889 Feb 13 this is a fine day cold in the morning J Scott wife and Mrs D Graham was here on a visit " 12 Robert James went in to Guelph with a steere we sold to George Wakefield for $22 very cheap " 14 this is a fine day Edward was at John Philips bee with the team taking a load of wood to Guelph Robert Margaret and all the Family were down here on a visit all night " 16 this is a fine morning but it got Soft rained a little in the afternoon dull Scotch Mist we were in Guelph we had 15 bags of Apple for the College got 50 cts for 11 Bags 40 cts for 4 B $7.10 we Bought 1580 lbs of Bran at Goldies mill paid $9.25 $14 per ton Bran �" 17 a fine mild day they went to Guelph Curch 18 this day is quite stormy I wrote a letter to George " 20 the weather is very cold I went down to Moriston to See Mrs Morrison and got the harness fixed at Scotts " 21 very cold Robert James went to the Aberfoyle Mill with eight bags of Mixed to chopp but he did not get it home " 22 this day is very Stormy and cold Robert went for the chopp to the mill but he only got one bag something wrong with the mill 1889 Feb 23 this day is very cold the thermomiter 10 below zero it has ben very cold and Stormy all week the roads are very bad drifted Robert went to the mill for the chop but he did not get it the mill is out of order he had had hard work to gett through with the drifts " 24 this is a very cold day 23 below zero 25 this morning is very cold 20 below zero turned out a fine clear day but cold near night I went down to Aberfoyle got the chop from the mill got Farmer Shod at Bickleys " 26 this is a fine clear morning got soft then rained snowed we went in to Guelph Mother had Butter " 27 a fine day the mildest day for a long time I went down to Johnstons Sale of stoves and tinware " 28 a fine day I was down to Aberfoyle to a meeting William Horrocks and Wife and Mrs Gilfillan was here on a visit from Minto he Bought 10 Bushels 10 lb of Barley for Seed paid 56 cts per B 5.70 they stopped all night March 2 a fine warm day the snow is melting we went to Guelph with 11 bags of Apples sold them from 30 cts to 50 cts per Bag $4 25 1889 �March 1 a fine warm day started to haul ice from Aberfoyl dam 10 blocks but the roads ar Soft " 3 this day is very warm the sun is strong the snow got soft we were at Mrs Bickleys Funeral " 4 this day is clear and warm Edward is at Archies cutting firewood " 5 this is a fine clear day we went down on a visit to John Macfarlanes Donald Monros and Mrs Gilfillans " 6 I went with Lizzie to Guelph put $75 in the Bank for the Black estate called to see Guthrie & Watt Robert is hauling posts " 7 this day is colder I was down to a meeting at the Church got 200 posts from James McPherson 6 cts each " 8 this day is cold and stormy " 9 this day is very windy and stormy the roads are drifted we went in to Guelph with 13 bags of apples got 50 cts for some 4 bags 35 cts in trage for the rest 9 bags bought 2 1/3 Bushels clover $5 50 per B $12.86 " 11 this is a fine day the roads are badly Drifted " 12 this is a fine warm day Bob little is helping Robert to haul ice from Aberfoyle dam 1889 March 12 got home 4 loads of ice 35 blocks August Miller cutt it but it is too warm for the ice the Mare Fannie Sliped her foal she had two foals but one of them has ben dead for a long time " 13 this is a fine day the snow is going but it got cold in the evening I was at John Smiths Sale I bought a wheelbarrow for $2.75 10 sapp pails 5 cts each " 14 this is a fine day I went down to Mrs Gilfillans for 12 bushels of Peas paid 56 cts per $6 72 took 4 bags of Oats to the Mill to chop paid Robert Little $1 50 for 3 day work " 16 this day is very warm I went to Guelph with Lizzie the Sleighing is done about Guelph and very deep Snow in some places in the country �" 17 warm the snow is going fast " 18 warm the Boys are cutting wood in the bush " 19 this day is warm and soft the sleighing is done Mother and me were up to See William Hume he is very bad with droppesy and heartdisease 20 were at Peter McLarens Sale we bought 2 Ploughs for $6 58 the roads are very bad 1889 March 23 this is a very fine warm day we were in to Guelph today to meet Mrs Jane McCoag from Keppell She came down on a visit I bought 4 gallons coal Oil at Petries paid 15 cts per Gallon " 24 frosty in the morning warm after were at Church " 26 hard frost in the morning we were at William Humes Funeral David King was here and Bought 2 Steers for $70 very cheap " 27 this is a very fine day we cutt our firewood with the circular Saw " 29 this is a fine day but cold we were out to Aberfoyle to the Mill with 12 bags of Oats to chop we were at the Seed fair I bought 13 bushels of Oats paid 33 cts per Bushel $4 29 and 4 B 30 lb Peas paid 62 cts per B $2 79 " 31 it Snowed all day there is quite a fall of snow April 1 this is a fine warm day I went to Guelph with the Buggey I was Setteling up with Mr Bailey about his Mortgages he paid me up for the two Mortgages on the Stewart Farm I put the money Stirtons Bank " 2 this is a fine day Robert James went down to Mr Taws for a load of Oats 68 Bushels paid 33 cts per B $22.44 1889 April 2 Robert Amos and Margaret was down on a visit �" 4 this is a fine day I went over to Hector McCoag in Beverly with Mother and Aunt Jane McCoag the road are very bad I called at the Town Hall Aberfoyle to vot on the repeal of the Scott Act " 5 we got home from Beverly we called at Mrs Gilfillans the roads are very bad the Sow piged 4 all died " 6 this is a fine warm day the road dried up someplaces we went to Guelph Bought 500 lb of flour at James Hewers paid $2 62 1/2 per 100 lb $13 13 Galt flour Robert James Bought a Suit of cloths at Williamsons paid $14 the price was $16 8 Robert went with the Sow to Kitchins Boar Mrs Gilfillan William and Janet came here with Aunt Jane She was down there for a few days " 9 a fine warm day Edward went in to Guelph with a load for John Little he is Moving up to Keppel 8 Donald Bell comenced to work he is hired for 7 month at $17 per month " 10 this is a fine warm day Robert comenced to plough I went in to Guelph with John Little Susan and the children and Aunt Jane She went home and John is going up to Keppel to preach for the summer 1889 April 11 a fine warm day the two teams are ploughing " 12 this day is a little colder I went down to Aberfoyle got Fannie shod in the front feet at Bickleys I was in to heare the court of Alex and John Smiths " 13 this day is cold we went in to Guelph with 11 bags of Apples sold them for 35 cts per Bag " 15 this is a fine day Robert went with the Sow to Kitchins Boar the Same Sow that went to the Boar last Monday I went down to Aberfoyle to Taylors and got Doll and Jennie Shod all over that is got them removed " 16 this is a fine day frosty at night I went down to the Church to a Meeting to appoint 2 trustees for the Cementry �" 17 Mother and me went in to Guelph I bought a pair of Shoes for Robert paid $1.25 a pair of plough lines paid 30 cts a can tick destroyer 35 " 18 a very warm day I was in to Guelph on a scott Ack case and the horse show I went down to Alexander Smiths for 4 Bushels 7 lb spring Wheat paid $1 15/100 $4 72 " 19 a fine warm day comenced to sow the Barley 5 1/2 acrs 10 Bushels 1889 April 20 this is a fine warm day I went in to Guelph with one horse and 5 bags of Appels sold them for 40 cts per Bag I bought home 500 lb of Salt 30 cts per 100 lb $6 per ton " 22 it is colder frost at night Sowed the Salt and 4 Bushels of Spring wheat and Some Barley " 23 a fine day finished Sowing the Barley Sowed 11 B Sowed 21 B in all sowed with the 30 cog wheel 12 pinion " 24 started to sow the oats in the big flat field till about 3 Oclock then we had a very heavy storm of wind and rain the first rain of any amount this spring " 25 this day is dull but a good day Robert comenced to plough the Sod in the field at the creek for Peas we put tick destroyer on the sheep one of them a fine ewe with two lambs drank some of the Stuff and Died in about 3 hours " 26 this is a fine day I went down to Aberfoyle got the Colter fixed two of the ewes was dead in the morning one drank Poison the other had a sore bag they were fine ewes and had 2 lambs each Robert finished the Oats in the big flat Field 26 Bushels " 27 this day is wett it rained near all day not heavy I went to Guelph with 5 bag Apple got 50 cts per bag 1889 May 9 this day is very warm Donald is Ploughing Robert J is finished rolling then he started to pick stones off the grass the Minister had a Prayer meeting here this afternoon �" 10 this is a fine morning I went down to Aberfoyle to the Mill with 6 bags of Oats to chopp and the wheel of the old wagon to Taylors to fix paid $1 30 we had a fine rain it rained near 2 hours not heavy " 11 this is fine growing weather warm I went in to Guelpt with 5 bags of appels got from 35 to 50 cts per bag had some eggs got 11 cts " 13 this is a fine day cool in the morning the Boys got all the stones gathered off the gras field I went down to Moriston then to Gilfillans " 14 a fine day it rained a good bit in the Morning the things are growing fine warm the Boys washed the Sheep 14 robert rolled some of the grass " 15 this morning is a little cold got warm at noon then cold at night some rain at night we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript} I bought a B of Suthern corn for Seed paid 90 cts and a post spoon paid 65 cts " 16 a fine day Donald is at the Dung for Turnips 1889 May 18 this is a fine warm day we went to Guelph with Butter and Eggs got 15 for B 11 for eggs we had a load of wheat 37 B 55 lb got 95 ct per B $36 3 we bought 213 lb of Barb wire paid $5 75 per 100 lb 10 lb spike nails 5 lb stepples $12.70 " 19 very warm in the forenoon a big showr at noon " 20 a fine day Edward clipped 10 sheep " 21 Some rain in the Morning got cold before night finished clipping the Sheep 15 Mr & Mrs Amos was heare from Galt tonight " 22 this day is quite cool Robert is Ploughing the land for corn got a lott of potatoes cut got all the Dung all out for the turnips Mr & Mrs Amos and Maggie went away " 23 very cold some frost Robert James Sowed two ackers of corn for feed then planted 13 rows of Beauty of Hebron Potatoes " 24 this is a fine day cool night and Morning Robert and Donald Bell went to Milton I went over to McKenzies paid $2 for Bull money in full �" 25 a fine day finished Planting Potatoes 13 Beauty of Hebron 3 Early rose remainder White Eliphant 1 1/2 acres 1889 May 25 we went in to Guelph with Butter and Eggs I got 6 lb swed turnip 1 lb Purple top paid $1 40 {blank space} lb Hungarrian grass Seed " 27 working at the wire fence it rained all afternoon cleaned up a load of Wheat " 28 this is a very cold day some snow flying we finished putting on the wire on the fence " 29 this morning is very hard frost the ground is hard done a lott of damage in the garden we we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 B 26 lb at home 40 B 30 lb at Guelph got 90 cts per B it weighed 60 lb to the B $36 45 " 30 this day very wett it comenced to rain yesterday afternoon it rained all night it is still raining at noon cold rain out of the east on till 4 Oclock " 31 this day is very dull it rained through the the night it has rained a great deal the land is too soft to go on to it the boys are scrapeing and pruning the Appel trees I was mending Shoes part of the day put the Mare Fannie to to the Horse June 1 this is a fine day but cool we went in to Guelph then I went down to the Church 1889 June 2 a fine day but cold we were at the Church it is the Sacrament Sabeth " 3 a fine day but dull finished ploughing the Turnip land Robert is fixing the board fence he went down to Carr With Jennie mare to meet Grants Horse " 4 this day is cool the Boys started to pull down the fence along the lane to the Railroad and dig the Post holes for a wirefence " 5 the Boys were fixing fence round the Pea field 6 this is the finest day for some time I went down to Taylors to get Jennie and Jess Shod we putt the mare Doll to the horse �" 7 this was a fine morning till noon then it rained nearly all afternoon not heavy we cleaned up a load of Wheat 40 B 11 lb finished putting the wire on the fence all but a little in the forenoon " 8 this is a fine day after the rain it rained nearly all night we went in to Guelph with butter and eggs " 10 this is a fine day I went down to morriston to the Sale of the Church lott Jennie got the horse D Grants 1889 {title added through text editor} June 11 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 B 10 lb got 90 cts $36 15 we bought 87 lb of barb wire 50 lb fence wire 2 1/2 lb fence steppels a keg of shingle nails at $3 1/4 per 100 lb to return what we dont require paid for all $9.64 bought 100 lb Oat meal at $2 25 20 cts castor oil 15 cts machine oil " 13 this is fine warm day I went down to Aberfoyle got Farmer Shod at Bickleys the Boys were at the Lake " 11 we got one of the Cows killed on the Railroad skined it got $1 for its hides is very cheap " 14 this day is very warm we went to Rockwood with the wool 44 1/2 lb of fine wool got 25 cts in trade 45 1/2 lb coarce at 22 cts $21 25 " 15 this day is very warm Showrs going round in Some places we had a big Shower after dinner we were in Guelph with Butter and eggs " 17 this is a fine day but we had a very heavy rain last night rained a great deal I went down to Morriston and then to Mr McIntosh the Tailor with a Suit of cloths to make " 18 this is a fine day comenced to drill for the Turnips and Sowed a quantity I went over to John Kitchins paid him $2 for the two Sows to the Boar 1889 June 18 I warned out the men for the Statute labour for Friday the Boys are the fence along the lane �" 19 this day is very wett it has rained all forenoon low ground is very wett it cleared up in the afternoon " 20 this is a fine day Robert was drilling and Sowing the turnips Lizzie Edward and Donald went in to Guelph to see the Band Touriment " 21 this has ben a weet forenoon some very heavy Showers the flatts are flooded with watter we were to have started the road work but we could not do it with water " 22 this is a fine day after rain we went to Guelph had 3 bags of Potatoes Sold them for 35 cts the first we sold this year we bought 500 lb flour at Goldies paid $2 40 per 100 lb $12 100 shorts 65 cts " 23 this is a very fine day we were at Church " 24 this is fine day finished Sowing the Turnips 7 lb of Seed we were working Statute labour 25 this is a fine day I went up to London to a Convention of Insurance Companys I went up with the 2 50 train got in to London a little before 6 oclock 1889 June 26 I got home from London in the evening paid 1 1/3 fair for return $2 90 " 27 this was a fine forenoon very warm but we had a terable thunder Storm after noon it rained in toronto, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 a b c d e f g h i j l m n o p q July 1 this is a fine day Robert Scuffeled the Potatoes " 2 the weather is very soft and dull the Boys started to put the posts in for a new fence from the lane to the sideroad " 3 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph Settled up in the Bank with all the Bank Books I came home then went down to Aberfoyle to a Meeting of Reformers at the Hall at 7 Oc " 4 I went down to Aberfoyle gave Mrs Black $10 Henry Helleder $5 paid Falconbridge $21 74 Robert Scuffeled the corn " 6 it is very warm we went in to Guelph with Butter I bought 2 lb Paris green 25 cts per lb �June 28 this is a very warm day this is the School picknick and Examination I went up to the Agricultural Colege it was the closeing Examination ther was a great croud there 1889 July 8 this day is very warm Robert comenced to cut the hay I went down to a Committee Meeting at the Hall Aberfoyle " 9 this is a very warm day got in 3 loads of hay " 10 this day is very warm got very Sultry then had thunder with a little rain afternoon then in the evening had a big rain got in 3 load of hay " 11 this is a fine warm day busy at the hay I went down to the Post office got Jennie Shod in the front feet at Taylors " 12 this is a fine day Robert finished cutting the hay it is very heavy in the field at the old roothouse " 13 a fine morning but we had a heavy Showr in the forenoon a fine afternoon at the hay we went in to Guelph got coal oil a new three prong fork paid 50 cts " 15 a fine day I went in to Guelph got a bag of Salt 130 lb paid 57 cts busy at the hay got in 5 lads got it all raiked " 16 this is a fine day for the hay not too warm got in 8 loads 1889 July 17 this is a fine hay day got the most of the hay in the Barn " 18 this is a fine day finished hauling in the hay a good crop one field a very fine heavy crop 2 loads Mother and me was down to Campbelvile 19 a very light Showr in the morning I went down to Aberfoyle paid my Seat rents to J McLean $6 25 got Farmer & Doll Shod at Bickleys and left the old Buggy wheel to sett tyre " 20 a fine day the Boys are at the turnips cleaning Mother and I went in to Guelph in the afternoon with some Butter and eggs �22 a fine day the Boys at the turnips cleaned some wheat 23 a fine day cool had a great storm of rain and wind last night put the grain down bad we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 36 B 30 lb got 93 cts per B $33.95 it weighed 60 lb we bought 8 Squares of Shingles Second cllass fine for the Sheed roof paid $1 20 per square $9.60 " 24 a fine day Robert James Started to cutt the Barley but he did not do much when he brock Something had to go to Gulph to get it cast 1889 July 24 I got very bad this morning at 4 Oclock with Cholera Morbus I wa very bad till 3 Oclock when Doctor Orton came I was very weak by that time Robert James went out in the evening to Tom Weirs for a new hay rack he paid $6 for it " 25 Robert James went in to Gowides for the part of the Binder he got home at noon then he started to cutt " 26 finished cutting the Barly in the front field then went to the back field cutt Barley and wheat " 27 the weather is close and dull I have ben weake since I got bad but I must be thankfull I am no worse Robert has cutt the Most of the Wheat " 29 the finished cutting the Barley and Wheat the Wheat was a fine crop but it is badly rusted the Barley is a very heavy heavy crop but it has got culered with rain " 31 a fine day sarted to haule in the Barley some of it is not very fitt dull weather and heavy hauled in 4 lads and two of Wheat 1889 Aberfoyle apples appels Aug 1 a fine warm day busy hauling in Barley "2 a fine day till near night then we had a terable storm of rain and wind �" 3 this is a fine day Robert started to shingle the Back sheed Edward started to scuffel the turnips I went to Guelph to See the Doctor I am getting better " 5 this is a fine harvest day we got in all the fall Wheat hauled in {blank space} loads we went to the Funeral of Duncan Camerons Boy aged 9 years {in margin: steers stiars} " 6 fineshed hauling in the Barley " 7 Edward & Donald is at the turnips Robert is Shinglins Mr & Mrs Amos from Galt was here lady " 8 this is a fine day Lizzie & Maggie Amos went down to Campbelvile with horse and Buggie {in margin: Geas Jess} " 9 a fine day but dull like rain we had several Showers after dark a fine rain the Boys are at the turnips and Shingeling " 10 a fine cool day we went to Guelph took Maggie Amos up she has ben down heare for over two weeks we had Butter & eggs Robert Cutt the Spring wheat Donald is hauling out Du ng to the fallow 1889 Aug 11 this is a fine cool day we were at the Church Doctor McKay our Minester preched his last Sermon to us he is going to leave our Congregation he has ben here nearly 16 years " 12 this is a fine day Robert cutt some ragweed out in the field at the Consession with the mower it is very bad with it Donald started to plough the Summerfallow it is bad with thistel " 13 this is a fine day I went down to Aberfoyle got a letter from George got Farmer Shod at Bickleys " 14 a fine day I went over to John Smiths the Boys are Ploughing the Summerfallow " 15 Jane was up from Campbelvile went to Guelph I was down to Aberfoyle Sent away a letter to George the Boys are Ploughing �" 16 this a fine day but cold and windy the Boys finished Pulling the Peas with the wooden raike some of them is not good got killed out in June with out too much rain they were near the creek low and level " 17 a fine day we went in to Guelph with Butter the Boys hauled in 3 loads of Peas in the afternoon the thrashing Machin came here in the evening 1889 Aug 19 this is a fine day warm we were thrashing in the forenoon half day Peter Humes Machine we thrashed all the fall wheat 260 Bushels and 10 Bushels of Barley the wheat is not first class William McKenzie and Fliming is thrashing in the afternoon " 20 this day warm and dull in the morning we had thunder and a heavy shower through the night the Boys are Ploughing and harrowing Edward is at Gilchrists thrashing " 21 this is a fine day Edward is Atkinsons thrashing Robert comenced to cutt the Oats they are heavy " 22 Robert Brock a wheel of the Binder I went down to Morriston to try and get one but I could not get one then I went to Guelph got one at Gowdies it the Guelph Sivick holiday we got in the spring wheat 2 very large loads " 23 got the Binder fixed is cutting the oats 24 finished cutting the Oats in the Field next the Orchard started the big flat back I went in to Guelph to the Seed wheat show 26 the Sow piged yesterday morning She had 8 living and one dead cutting Oats 1889 Aug 27 very warm dry weather cutting Oats they are very hard to cut they are very heavy and laid down very bad Donald was picking Stones in the forenoon at the Oats in the afternoon " 28 Robert James started ridge up the Summerfarlow they started to haule in the Oats �" 31 very dry warm weather the Boys got in all the Oats that are cutt they have ben very heavy and laid down we have 4 acres to cutt the other sow piged she had 9 piges they are doing well Sept 2 it is very warm the Boys are ploughing for wheat " 3 very hot and warm I went down to Bickley and got the Buggie tyres sett and a spoke paid $2.5 Mary and George Orr and little Annie Andrew Orr and his Sister came here today from California " 4 very warm and dry we went to Guelph I bought a bushel of timothy Seed paid $2.50 the Boys finished ploughing the field near the Barn for wheat " 5 very warm and dry comenced to Sow the wheat I went over to John Smiths on buisness 6 finished sowing the fall wheat 8 1/2 acres sowed 16 1/2 bushels it is Summerfallow the Pea land is too dry and hard to Plough cant make a good job 1889 Sept 6 we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript} with Mother Mary and George Orr I got a Plough Shear and Slip Paid 80 cts " 7 we went in Guelph with Butter and eggs sowed timothy " 9 Robert James went up to Eramossa with a load of wood for Peter Beattie Edward Kingesburry started to learn the Blacksmithing with Peter Beattie up in Aramossie Robert Amos Margaret Mary and George Orr came downe here " 10 George & Mary Orr went down to Campbelvile to See Jane Lizzie went with them " 11 I went in to Guelph with Mary & George Orr George went away over to his Fathers in Waterloo I bought a pair of Shoes for Robert paid $1 50 " 13 the weather has ben very warm and dry every thing is very dry we got all the Oats in we have had a great crop 12 was at the Aberfoyle Mill with 9 B 54 lb of wheat it was poor weighed 53 lb to the Bushel got 350 lb flour 35 lb to the B it was badly rusted �" 14 this is a fine day warm in the forenoon the folks are all away to the Sabath School picknick to the Model Farm exept Mother and me I went down to Aberfoyle Postoffice a letter from Duncan 1889 Sept 16 this day is cold it rained this morning a good bit Jane came up on Saturday night and Donald went home with her last night it was very dark he came home this morning at 5 Oclock the Boys were stocking up some corn and fixing up the bridge at the creek " 17 this is a fine day but dull the Boys started to Plough the back field where the wheat was the ground is dry " 18 this day is cold we went down to Mrs Gilfillans with Mary Mrs Bently ,, Grace Grigor from Michigan came here today with her two Children on a visit " 19 this day is cold a fine day for working the Boys are ploughing " 20 this morning is dull it rained some last night " 21 this day is cool we went in to Guelph with some Butter Robert went over to Waterloo to Mr Orrs with Mary and little Annie we went down to Aberfoyle for Mrs Bently and her Children " 23 this is a fine day I went up to Margarets with Mrs Bently and to the Galbreaths Edward has left P Beattie he cant stand Blacksmithing he went up to Guelph with hides and tallow for Christ he went up for his trunk to Beatties 1889 Sept 25 this is fine warm dry weather the Boys ar burning brush back in the Swamp and clearing it up Robert is ploughing Lizzie and me went down to Shaw Station with Mrs Bently and her Children they Started home for Michigan " 26 this day is a little cool Mother and me went in to the Guelph Show and to meet Susan and her children they came down on the 4 Oclock train from Wiarton She has ben up in Keppel all Summer John has ben preaching there he has gone down to Toronto to the Coledge Mary came over from Waterloo �" 27 this is a very cold day I went in to Guelph in the afternoon for Susans trunk Robert finished ploughing in the Back field the ground is very dry " 28 this is a fine cool day the Boys are clearing up the swamp George Orr came over last evening from Waterloo " 30 the Boys started to plough the Big flat field I went down to Taylors got Jennie the Mare Shod in the front feet Oct 1 this day is Showery in the forenoon Edward went down to George Amos{small superscript} with George Orr Mary and Lizzie bur Mrs Amos is Sick then they went over to Mr Robbies spent the afternoon he had the 2 year old colt with him it goes firstrate 1889 Oct 2 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph George Orr left here to go to his Fathers the Boys started to take up the Potatoes got up the Beauty of hebrons nearly 2 wagon loads 13 drils they are in the middle bin on the right hand Side of the pasage " 3 this morning is very dull it rained a good bit in the forenoon cleaned up Some wheat in the afternoon " 4 this day is cold we went in to Guelph with Mary She went down to Galt then She will start home on Monday to California She has ben over here for 5 weeks Lizzie went down to Galt with her this is the fast day " 5 this forenoon is very wett it rained all forenoon and dull and cold all day " 6 this is a fine day we were at church it is Sacrament Sabeth Mr Torrance Preached " 7 this day is very cold the Boys are at the Potatoes got in 2 loads " 8 a fine day we were at the Puslinch Show we showed Some Potatoes Cabage Beets and the 2 year old colt " 9 a fine day got the Potatoes up but to harrow and plough 1889 �Oct 10 this is a fine day harrowing and ploughing the Potatoe land got all the apples gathered in only about 2 little basketfulls there are very few apples in this part of the country they got destroyed with frost on the 29th of May " 11 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 13 bags 27 B 35 lb only got 70 cts per B it only weigh 54 lb to the Bushel $19.31 the wheat is poor got rusted " 12 this is a fine day but a raw cold wind from the east finished ploughing and harrowing the Potatoe land we had 7 wagon loads they were a fair crop I went up to Billey Watsons for a quarter of Beef 100 lb paid $6 a front quarter the thrashing machin came here in the evening Peter Humes " 13 we were at Church John Little Preached " 14 a fine warm day we are thrashing Oats & Barley I was over as a Judge at the Nassagaweya Show " 15 a fine warm day frost every morning we finished thrashing we had over 800 Bushels of Oats 385 B Barley 33 Spring wheat 86 B Peas we thrashed the fall wheat in August 260 Bushels 1600 in all this is my birth day 71 16 Robert is Ploughing Donald is at Atkinsons thrashing 1889 Oct 16 Edward went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 13 Bags of Oats and some Peas to chop Susan and her family went down to Toronto on the early train they are going to live in Toronto John is going to the College " 19 we have very fine weather very dry Robert and Donald is Ploughing Edward has ben at A McKenzies thrashing the last three days " 21 this is a fine day very dry frosty in the morning we are logging back in the Swamp Robert is ploughing " 22 this day is dull and cool clearing up a piece of new land back at the creek Robert is ploughing we put up 3 pigs to fatten one of the old sows and 2 young pigs we bought from R Beattie �" 23 this is a clear cold day is was very hard frost this morning the Boys could hardly plough in the morning we cleaned up a load of Barley Lizzie and Annie Gilchrist went up to Margarets " 24 this is a fine Mother and me went in to Guelph to see about the price of Barley Edward is topping turnips 25 the weather is dull we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 47 B 19 lb at home 46 B 47 lb at Guelph got 48 cts per B $22 54 26 Barley 53 B 46 lb at home 53 B 30 lb at Guelph at 48 cts $25 74 1889 Oct 28 a fine day but cool started to harrow up the turnips and haule them in " 29 a fine day busy at the turnips " 30 a fine day for the turnips got all the Swede turnips hauled in 31 loads I went in to Guelph I bought a pair of Boots for Donald paid $2 50 " 31 this day is dull Robert Jame went down to the Aberfoyle Mill with 16 bags of chop 10 bags of oats 6 of mixed he paid 6 cts per B 96 cts he got Doll shod at Taylors Nov 1 this day is dull a little light rain in the afternoon the Boys are pulling the white turnips and hauling them in Robert is Ploughing " 2 this morning is very foggy and dark it rained a lot in the afternoon Robert was ploughing in the forenoon the Boys got all the Graystone turnips hauled in 11 wagon load the cleaned up some wheat " 4 this is a fine clear day the Boys are Ploughing " 6 this is a fine day I went with Lizzie to Guelph it is the fair I bought a pair of Boots for Donald $2.50 " 7 fine weather frosty at night and dry this is thanksgiving day I was down at Aberfoyle Townhall the Judge has a court for the final revision of the Dominion Voters list 1889 �Nov 8 this a fine day cleaned a load of Barley we were up to James Scotts in the evening " 9 a fine day we were in to Guelph with a load of Barley 54 B 32 lb at home 54 B 8 lb at Slemans got 48 cts $26 bought a half Barel of Labradore {hearing} paid $3 75 Mother and Robert went down to Campbelvile in the evening train " 11 this is a very fine day Edward went up with the cow McGibbon we Sold her to Billey Watson for $36 we are fixing up things about we put the ewes to the ram 14 " 12 this is a very fine day clearing up the new land and hauling rails started to cross plough in the back field but it would not make a good job we stoped " 13 rained some in the morning I went to Guelph bought a plow Shear Donald Bells time is up he has ben here 7 months at $17 per Month $119 I paid him $19 he wants to leave a $100 for a while with me we put the Sow to Robert Beatties Boar " 14 Robert started to Ploughing Sod in the big flat field it is a fine warm day " 15 cold and frosty Robert is ploughing 1889 Nov 16 a fine cleare day but very hard frost could not plough the Sod till the afternoon Edward went up to the Arkell Mill with 16 bags to chop 9 oats 7 mixed paid 5 cts per bag " 17 a very fine day we were at Church " 18 a fine morning frosty changed and rained all afternoon Robert James went over to Blacks Mill for a load Sawdust for to pack round the tank in the Shed we put in 4 cattle to fatten an old cow and 3 steers they are small " 19 this Morning is dull and Misty all forenoon Robert was ploughing but it rained all afternoon the Boys were fixing round the big tank " 20 this day is very dull and misty all day it is calm and mild Robert was Ploughing " 21 this day very dull and soft sort of misty rain all day Robert is Ploughing I went in to Guelph got 4 Gallons of coal Oil at Bonds 15 cts per Gallon �" 22 this day is soft light rain I went down to Morriston to the Rev Mr Meldrums Funeral he was 83 years old he was the first we had in Puslinch he married us 48 years ago 23 was at Mrs Robert Cockburns Funeral 1889 Nov 23 this is a beoutifull day was at Church " 25 this day is a little coolder some frost Robert is ploughing Edward went up to Arkell Mill with a gris of Wheat 13 B 30 lb got 448 lb flour 33 lb flour to the B 227 lb Bran and Shorts 26 this is a very fine day Robert is at Smiths thrashing Edward was at Flimings thrashing 27 this is a terable Stormy day it Snowed a lott and blowed all day the Snow is drifted bad it Started to rain in the afternon it is raining Steady now at 8 oclock the Boys are fixing up about the stables " 28 this day is not So Stormy it is colder there quite a lot of Snow " 29 it is a fine day cold Murry thrashed in the afternoon we put 5 weather Lambs to feed we have not many Lambs this year 30 this is a very fine day I went in to Guelph with Mother She had some chikens I paid taxes $32 49 Dec 2 this is a fine day sort of soft and raw I got the Mares Doll & Jennie Shod at Taylors " 3 this day is cold and windy it rained a lot last night got cold and Snowed Some 1889 Dec 4 this is a fine day very frosty in the morning down to zero Robert James went Guelph to Slemans with a load of Barley 48 B 42 lb got 44 cts Per B $21.94 I went in with Lizzie with the Buggy bought a barl of Salt paid $1 50 a keg of 3 in nails at Bonds $2 75 an Overcoat for Edward $5 a pair of Shoes for Robert James $1 50 " 7 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with the Buggie fine wheeling " 9 I went down to Mrs James Black about Douglas �" 10 this is a fine morning but it changed got raw and cold wind from the east started to rain after 3 Oclock Mother and Me went in to Guelph in the afternoon to Duncan Grahams Silver Wedding it got to be a very wett night it started to rain when we got to the Brock road cold rain from the east we went out to Margarets stoped all night " 11 this turned out a fine day after it faired up the roads are very bad we got home in the afternoon from Margarets " 12 we went in to Guelph this is the Christmas fair the streets are very god in the morning it freezed last night 1889 Dec 12 I went to the freight sation for some dried fruit we got from my Brother John from California 3 barrells and a box dried figs and 3 boxes of dried Grapes one barrel figs and 20 lb grapes for Robert Orr Waterloo " 13 a fine day Robert was Ploughing in the afternoon Edward at Watts thrashing I went to the Postoffice " 14 this is a very stormy forenoon out of the east but not much Snow Edward at Watts thrashing in the forenoon sow " 5 the Sow went to Beatties Boar the Second time " 15 a fine day we were at the Church Turnbull preached " 16 this day is dull it rained Some in the afternoon I went in to Guelph to See Guthrie with regard to J Douglas " 17 this day is very dull and misty rained some at night we killed 3 pigs one of the Sows and two Spring pigs we bought from R Beattie Duncan Gilchrist helped us I went out in the morning to See J Douglas " 18 cutt up the pigs there weight was 308 lb 180 lb 170 lb it is very Soft foggy and light rain 1889 {written in header with blue ink : Mrs R. J. McFarlane} �Dec 19 this is a fine mild day dull Robert is Ploughing Sod in the flats I went to Aberfoyle got the mare Jess shood in front feet at Taylors I paid Seate rents $6 25 " 20 this morning is dull and misty till 11 Oclock thent it rained very heavy all afternoon Robert ploughed till near noon ground the Sausage " 21 this is a fine day frost in the morning I went to Guelph with Lizzie and the Buggie I paid Docter Orton $15 for 4 visits and medicin for me when I was Sick in July Edward at the Mill with chop 11 B " 22 it was very Stormy early this morning wind and rain and rain all forenoon and frezing " 23 this is a very fine day frost in the morning Robert is Ploughing all day Edward went to Murrays with a heiffer to the Bull " 24 Robert Ploughed till 11 oclock it was raining a littel since 9 oclock but it was very weet all day rained stedy all day and night " 25 this is a fine warm day Some of the friends here for Dinner " 26 this day is cool and a terible wind 27 I went in to Guelph on buisness " 28 this is a fine warm day Duncan A Kingsbury was over to see us 1890 Dec 28 we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 50 B 6 lb at home 49 B 38 lb at Slemans got 44 cts per B $21.91 bought 500 lb of Bran at Goldies paid $2.75 Susan came up from Toronto yesterday with her two Children " 29 this is a wett forenoon 30 this is a fine day I was at Aberfoyle at the Nomination of Councilors " 31 a fine day I went out to John Douglas then to Guelph got $95 as part of rent from Douglas 1890 �Jan 1 this is a very wett day it rained nearly all day Mother Susan and Me went up to Margarets to Dinner " 2 this day is soft it rained nearly all forenoon then cleared up the roads are terable Soft Susan and her Children went down to Toronto this Morning Lizzie went to Campbelvile with her and came home in the evening " 3 it is cold and frosty the roads are hard " 4 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph got all the books squared up at the Bank Sent $5 to George to Bottineau got it regestered For more information on Duncan MacFarlane, check out the ‘Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/33a5dd13ed3cd019e49ea5592ad860f1.pdf 6e1a168519b2d1f5f6c91826d24059b5 PDF Text Text �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a38007c9c836723ec78b4b37fe5ca52d.pdf 921778f5c41d8d28a2221535605a114e PDF Text Text Duncan MacFarlane (1818-1892) 1885-1887 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers 1884 Dec 29 I was nominated for Reeve and Dep Reeve but I would not stand I have retired from the Council it is nineteen years Since I entered the Council " 31 the weather is very soft it rained some this morning the roads are muddy I sent away Annies bracelates to Mary to California 1885 January 1 this morning is cold and frosty it was very windy and cold all night it is calmer now a little snow this day is very quite we are at home " 2 this day is clear and cold " 3 this day is very cold I went in to Guelph with Some butter got 18 cts per lb " 5 this is a very fine day I went down to Morriston I paid the Doctor Crmock his bill $4 for one visit " 6 this day is Soft it rained in the forenoon but it cleared up in the afternoon the roads are Soft " 7 this is a fine day it was windy in the morning and frosty the roads are bad in the morning we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 Bushels 35 lb at 78 cents come to $31.66 it weighed 63 lb to the Bushel I paid a $100 to David Sticton on a note 1885 Jan 7 I sent $112 by expres to Mrs D Stewart to Port Huron being the interest on a debenture that is in the Bank " 8 this is a fine mild day we got a letter from George from Manitoba his wife had a son on December the 31st �" 10 it is colder today it has ben very mild for a few days Robert J and Elizabeth went up to Robert Amoses " 12 it rained a lot last night and this morning it got very cold before night John Gilchrist went up to the mill with 11 bags to chop Peas & Oats Duncan came home 13 this day has ben very cold and frosty Duncan and Me went down to Aberfoyle I was at the insurance Annual meeting I was Elected as President then we went Singulars Hotell to a publick Dinner given to me on my retirement from the Council there was a big crowd 14 this is a fine day but cold I was at home all day I sold 3 sheep to christ Little for $15 50 "15 this is a fine I went to Guelph to the railroad station to see about an overcharge on freight from California I sent a letter with all the receipts to Brother John to Cali " 17 this day is very Stormy and cold I was at home not very well we sent some papers to several friends 1885 January 19 this day is very cold very keen frost " 20 this is a very cold day it has ben very cold for 5 days the thermomiter has be about 8 or 10 degrs below zero the most of the time I was fixing the clock today " 21 this is a very cold day and stormy I went over to Waterloo to get a new Spurr wheel for the horse powr I paid $5 for the wheel and a new pin I got to Waterloo at 1 Oclock started home a half past 4 Oclock got home at 10 Oclock PM " 22 this day is cold Mr & Mrs James Laidlaw MPP was down here on a visit the sleighing is good " 23 this day is not so cold I went down to Aberfoyle to the Blacksmith shop to get some fixing for the horsepowr " 24 this day is milder it snowed some we went to Guelph with 5 bags of apples N Spys got 80 cts per bag and some butter " 26 this is a very cold stormy day high wind �" 27 this day is very cold keen frost about 20 below zero we cleaned up a grist of wheat 11 1/2 Bushels " 28 this day is very cold I went up to the Mill with a grist of 11 1/2 Bushels got 485 lb of flour 68 Bran 64 lb short 42 lb to the Bushel I went to Guelph with the watter tank to get made water tight it belongs to the Creamiry 1885 Jan 29 this day extremely cold I have ben at home writting a letter to our John " 30 this day is not so cold still it is frosty I was at the church meeting " 31 this is a fine day we were cutting some straw Feb 1 this day is cold and stormy " 2 this is a very cold frosty day we cleaned up a load of fall wheat 42 Bushels 50 lb " 3 this is a fine day not so cold I was down to Mr Leslies sale I paid Scott for a whip 75 cts " 4 this morning is very heavy white frost it got very mild through the day I went to Guelph with a load of wheat 42. Bushels 45 lb got 83 cts per B its weight is 63 lb to the Bushel I bought 100 lb of Oat Meal paid $2.25 a halter 30 cts steel 25 cts " 5 this is a fine day but cold we went down to Gilfillans and to Donald Stewarts Sale " 6 this is a very cold day keen frost 20 degrees below zero I went up to the Mill with 17 bags to chopp 6 of Oats and 11 Peas & Oats " 7 this day is not so cold John Gilchrist and Robert in cutting wood I was mending Shoes " 8 this is a fine day we were at the Church 1885 Feb 9 this is a very Stormy day it snowed and blowed from the east then rained at night we cleaned up 18 bags of wheat �" 10 this is day is very cold it rained last night then cleared up got very cold and windy and continued very cold all day " 11 this is a terible cold day the thermomiter has ben rangeing between 10 and 25 all day below zero " 14 this day is clear and frosty but is a fine winter day it has ben very severe cold weather every day this week the thermomiter below zero every day sometimes 35 degrs below we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 18 bags 43 Bushels 20 lb got 82 cts per B it weighed 62 lb to the Bushel $35.52 " 16 this is a fine day we had a fall of snow this morning before daylight we cleaned up a load of Wheat " 17 this is a very extreem cold the thermomiter 21 below zero " 18 this is a fine day but very cold we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 43 Bushels 30 lb got 81 cts per Bushel $35 25 Paid James Watt for the horse $10 " 19 was at the Post office Lizzie got a letter from Mary and one from Georges Mary I got a shoe on Prince at McGibben " 20 this day is cold Mother went up to Margarets after 10 Oclock at night Margaret is sick 1885 Feb 21 this is a fine day but very cold we cutt the Peas in the forenoon had James Laing and H Gilchrist I went to Cathrin Kerrs funeral in the afternoon John Gilchrist left tonight he has ben here three months at $13 50 per month $ 40 50 " 23 this is a fine day but cold I went up to Margarets she had a young Daughter on Saturday the 21st I had the Black colt to the ferrier she scours " 20 Mr Leagate got 32 Bushels 44 lb of Barley at 67 cts per B " 24 this is a very fine day not so cold as it has ben it has ben extreemly cold since the first of January nearly all the time exept a very few days �" 28 this is a fine day milde I went to Guelph with 4 bags of apples got $1 a bag for 3 bags of Spys 80 cts for russets 9 bags of Potatoes got 40 cts per bag bought some sole leather paid 31 cts per lb $ 1.95 March 2 this day is cold John Little was down from Bells corners he went up today we was up to Robert Amoss there little Baby Died yesterday it was Buried today it was 8 days old " 3 I was at John Laings Sale in the afternoon " 4 this is a fine day I was up to Guelph fair I took up 8 bags to choop to the arkel Mill " 5 a fine day was out to Aberfoyl to a meeting in the evening about the creamery 1885 March 6 we have very fine weather now Mother got home from Margarets " 7 this is a fine day but frosty the sun is strong but a cold air " 9 this was a fine clear frosty morning the thermomiter below zero but it soon darkened up and got very stormy all afternoon snowed and blowed we had 3 lambs yesterday one died the other two is weak " 10 this was a fine clear day but very frosty " 11 this day was clear but very cold the thermomiter was 10 below zero we went down to Morriston with Edward to the Doctor I went down to Leslies about papers belonging to cementry " 12 this is a very cold day Mother and me went to Guelph and over to Mr Lennies we did not stop not at home " 13 this day has ben very cold in the morning " 16 yesterday was a very stormy day it snowed and blowed nearly all day and the night before this day has ben very cold I was over to Peter McFarlanes Sale " 17 this day is clear but very cold the thermomiter was down to about 20 below zero cold all day �" 18 this day was very cold in the morning but it got some warmer with a little snow in the afternoon March 18 I went to Guelph with some old iron 375 lb sold it for 60 cts per 100 lb in trade I bought 1/2 Bushel of Clover Paid $ 3 1/4 for it 1/2 Bushel timothy seed Paid $1 1/4 for it " 20 this is a very cold stormy day in the forenoon we went out to Aberfoyle to the Farmers Club Seed Show we had Wheat Barly and Potatoes we got the first Prize for Barley third for Potatoes nothing for Wheat I sold the Wheat 10 Bushels 28 lb to James Cruthers for 83 cts per Bushel I got $3 for Prizes " 21 this is a very cold day thermomiter 20 below " 24 this is a very stormy day snowing and blowing all the forenoon Evan McDonalds son came down for some Seed Barley 30 Bushels he paid 67 cents per Bushel $ 20.10 " 25 a very cold day we went in to the Easter fair Robert Amos came down for Some Seed wheat he got 10 Bushels for himself and 12 for Mr Leagate at 85 cts per Bushel " 28 this day is more milder than it has ben for some time we went to Guelph with 10 Bags of Potatoes Sold them for 45 cts per Bag 3 bags Appls one bag at 90 cts 2 at 80 cts they were some frozen 30 stormy snowed a good deal 1885 March 30 Ted Doughty Comenced to work he has hired with me for 7 months at $130 " 31 stormy in the forenoon fine in the afternoon I was at a meeting at the Church about the Burying ground April 1 this is a fine day but cold air we have had a very cold winter we have plenty of sleighing in the country but not in the Town we went to Guelph with Duncan he went away home to Manitoba " 2 this day is raw and dull cold in the morning and some rain and frezing in the afternoon voting on the Scott Act it was carried �" 3 this has ben a very stormy day it rained last night and freezed then snowed and blowed all day Robert James went to Christ Littles to kill pigs " 4 this is a fine day but very cold the sleighing is good in the forenoon I went in to Guelph and deposited some money of Mrs Stewarts in the Bank and renewed her debenture I paid Duncan Gilchrist for 2 sows at the Boar $2 " 6 this is a fine day the sleighing is done on the Brock road 1885 April 7 a fine morning but frosty it rained in the afternoon we sawed our firewood in the forenoon about 12 cord " 8 this is a very cold day it was soft and wett till after daylight then the wind got up and started to frezze and it has ben very cold they were at Murray sawing wood Robert James and Ted I wrote a letter to Mary " 9 this is a fine clear day we went over to visit Duncan Morrison he is very Sick we called to see Archabald McKenzies folks " 10 a fine day the Boys are hauling in the wood to the shed " 11 this day is cold and stormy more snow out of the east Robert James and myself went down to Moriston with the Cariage we had 18 Doz of eags got 14 cts per Doz 6 lb Butter 16 cts per lb we Bought a suit of cloths for Robert I paid $ 7 75 a hat $2 50 got a letter from Duncan from Manitoba " 13 this is a very cold stormy day blowed and snowed all day Ted is getting some ceader out of the swamp " 16 this is a fine day but a cold air I went to Mr Watts Funeral that is Dr McKays father in law he was taken to the Guelph Station to go to Toronto I left Mothers Gold Watch at Saveghs 17 this is a fine day hard frost at nights 1885 �April 18 this is fine clear day it is hard frost at nights Robert went to Guelph with 2 Calves sold to Christ Little to go to Buffalo sold for $6 20 this is a fine warm day we had a Meeting of the Directors of the Insurance Company 21 a very warm day I went to Guelph with Lizie had some eggs got 14 cts " 23 we have fine warm weather the Boys picked the stones of the Oarcherd they got in the last of the turnip pit they were badly frozen had to throw a lot out we were at Duncan Morrisons Funeral got a letter from Brother John ' 24 very warm we comenced to Plough the turnip land Bill Johnstone got 10 Bushels 20 lb of Spry Wheat Paid $1 per B 25 a fine day a little white frost in the morning we went to Guelph with 14 bags of Potatoes got 35 cts per Bag 3 bags russet apples got 75 cts per B eggs 12 cts every thing is very low we brought home 2050 lb salt paid $4 1/2 per ton 26 we had a very heavy rain last night and this morning " 27 this is a fine day a little cooler a little frost in the morning I will send a letter to John D 1885 April 28 this is very cold and stormy cold rain from the east then snowed and got very cold I was at James McLarens Sale " 29 this is a very cold morning hard frost we cleaned up 10 Bushels of spring wheat for James Hume got $1 per Bushels 10 B 23 lb 30 a fine day but cold the Boys are harrowing and picking stones off the land for the spring wheat and Barley May 1 this day is raw and cold " 2 a fine day but cold we sowed the Spring wheat 10 1/2 Bushels and 2 Bushels Barley it got very cold before night and freezed hard " 4 this is a fine day but cold sowed 7 Bushels Barley I went up to Robert Mideltons with 12 Bags Potatoes sold them for 40 cts per Bag I got 121 lb of coarse shorts at the Mill I took up �the Carriage tounge to the shop to get a new bow on it paid $1.5 for fixing it Robert was harrowing the fall wheat it is killed some on the tops of the hills and in some of the hollows " 5 this is a fine growing day it rained in the forenoon and some light shours in the afternoon Robert Gangploughed some and harrowed and rolled the wheat Ted is ploughing for Peas we cleaned up a Grist of wheat 1885 May 6 this morning is soft it is showery in the morning we went to Guelph fair with a fat cow sold it for $35 Mrs Stewart come over from Port Huron on a visit we met her at the Station we bought Edward a new Suit of close at Williamsons paid $7.75 hat and other fixings $10 in all with 2 pair of overals " 8 this day is very cold we finished Sowing the Barley 18 Bushels we filled up 10 bags of Potatoes " 9 this morning the ground is white with snow it was cold and snow showers all day we went to Guelph a grist of wheat to Presents Mill 14 Bushels 30 lb exchanged it for roller flour got 39 lb to the Busher it weighed 63 lb got 568 lb of flour with Bran and shorts we had 10 Bags of Potatoes got 37 1/2 cts per Bag " 10 we went over to See William Gilfillian he is Sick " 11 this morning is cold we have had very cold weather this spring there is no groth it turned out a fine day in the afternoon we sowed a Bag of Oats I sowed the Seed Onions and some Beets in the Garden James Evens has ben two day diging the garden paid 75 cts per day 1885 May 12 this is a fine day frost in the morning sowed 5 bushels of Oats and some Peas 13 this is a fine warm day Ted sowed Some Peas 16 Bushe Robert James went up to the Mill with 12 bags to chop 7 bags of Peas and Oats and 5 bags of Oats we lost 30 lb and paid toll I was down to Moriston " 15 this is a fine day but cold frost at night Ted Sowed a bag of Peas Sowed 18 Bushels in all Sowed 2 bags of Oats �" 16 this is a fine the Boys comenced to Plough the flatts " 18 this is a fine warm day it is very warm comenced to Sow oats in the flatt field in this side of the creek " 19 this day is very warm things is growing fine I went to Guelph for a Bushel of timothy seed Paid $ 1 75 finished sowing the oats in the big field this side of the creek " 20 this day is very warm finished sedding sowed 40 Bushells of oats 18 of Peas 18 of Barley 10 1/2 Wheat " 21 a fine day Ted is hauling out Dung " 22 this is a fine growing day we had a fine warm rain " 23 this day is dull and warm I went to Guelph " 25 a fine day we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} to see them Ted went home and brought home his colt to Pasture he is going to Pasture it here all sumer 1885 May 26 this is a fine day cool in the morning sowed Some corn for feed spreed the Dung for the Potatoes " 27 this is a very fine day we were planting Potatoes " 28 this is a fine day but cool in the morning we finished Planting the Potatoes we planted 25 Bushels we washed the Sheep in the afternoon 42 we have only 18 lambs we have lost a great lot I sold the old ram to David King for $4 he has not ben doing well for a long time " 29 this is a fine day the men is hauling out manure for the turnips I was pruning the apple trees " 30 this is a wett day it has ben raining all forenoon June 2 this is a fine warm growing day the Boys are Ploughing the turnipland we Sold the horse Prince to the old jew and Palmer for $151 " 3 this is a fine warm day I went to Guelph with the Horse Prince it is the fair day �4 this is a fine day but soft in the morning I was at the Church this is the fast day " 5 we had a very heavy rain last night I went over to Mr Thomas Nassagaweya and got in a lower sett of teeth Paid $13 we clipped a lott of the sheep after we came home " 6 we finnished Shearing the Sheep 42 we went to church 1885 June 7 this is a fine day it is the Sacrament Sabath we were at the church a great thunder storm at night " 8 this day is a cold windy day Ted comenced to Plough the Summerfallow " 9 a fine day but cool I fixed up the wool 42 fleeces " 10 this is a fine warm day I went to the mill at Arkell with a bag of Peas to choop for the {ink smudge} {calfies} " 13 this is a fine day there was a light showr in the forenoon we went to Guelph with Some wool 99 lb long wool at 17 1/2 cts per lb 14 lb short at 22 cts $ 20. 28 1/2 10 bags potatoes 6 bags at 25 cts per B 4 bags for 75 cts for the 4 bags cheap we took home Some Salt and Plaster for the turnips Elizabeth went to the Lake to a Picknick 16 a fine day we went to Guelph with 3 stears that we Sold to Lightfoot two of them weighed 2560 lb at $5 1/4 one at 1185 lb at $5 come to $193.65 we bought a bundle of barb wire 115 lb at 6 1/4 cts $7.19 " 19 this is fine weather we comenced to Sow the turnips we went down to Gilfillians " 20 fine day untill the evening then it rained a lott I was out to the Townhall at Aberfoyle to a Magestrates cort about Hoggs horses " 22 finished sowing the turnips 5 1/2 acres 1885 June 23 this day is very fine we have had a lott of rain lately we went down to McIntyre Mill for Some fencing lumber �" 24 got home the rest of the lumber " 25 a fine day we were putting up a barbwire fence along the lane near the old house " 26 this day is very warm and close like rain we went to Rockwood with some wool we sold 97 lb at 200 in trade for cloth we left 67 1/2 lb gross to spinn Ted finished hauling out dung for the Summerfallow 27 this is a warm day I went to Guelph I got home my Watch from Pringles he cleaned and put a new mainspring Paid $2 28 we had a terable storm of wind and rain just after we got home from Church " 30 this is a fine day I was up at the Agr Colledge to the closeing exercises July this is a fine cool day we were up to Guelph to the Calidonians games " 2 we went up to Guelph with Mrs Stewart she went home to Port Huron " 3 we had a great rain I was out to Aberfoyle to a meeting of the Show Directors Gillfillian was here 1885 July 6 this is a very warm day Ted was diging post holes David McFarlane and wife was here on a visit June 29 Fannie the mare foled July 3rd it Died " 7 Ted finished putting in the posts along the sigeline "8w " 9 we comenced to cutt the hay in the oarchard Ted brock 2 gards of the mower I had to go to Guelph for some Mrs Stewart went away home to port Huron we went to Guelph with her went yesterday " 10 we finished cutting the Hay in the Oarchard " 13 we got in 3 loads of hay the we had a heavy shour about 3 oclock we cleaned up a load of wheat to sell �" 14 we had a great thunder storm and rain last night or this morning about one oclock we went up to Margarets today and brought Janet down " 16 this is a fine day but very hot and sultry we were at William Blacks Funeral we got in all the hay in the orchard 7 loads it was a heavy crop we had Alec Donald helping this afternoon " 18 I went to Guelph I had 4 bags of Potatoes Sold them for 25 cts per Bag halled in some hay " 21 finished cutting the hay and hauled in 4 loads we had Jim Golightly helping yesterday afternoon 1885 July 22 we have had fine weather for a week we got all the hay in 22 loads of good hay some of it was a good crop and some very light back about the creek " 24 the weather is very warm Robert Amos and Margaret and Mr & Mrs Amos from Galt came here on a visit " 29 this day is very warm we went to Guelph with some eggs the Amoss went home " 27 we have fine weather we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 38 Bushels 30 lb got 86 cts per B $ 33.11 Bought a Steel Barley fork paid a Dolar Ted Doughty went home in the evening his Mother Died today " 28 this day is very warm we had Some rain in the evening Mr Stirton came down here from Guelph to see us John Little went away home this afternoon he was down 29 this day is very warm we comenced to cutt the Barley we went to Hugh McNaughtons funeral in the afternoon " 30 this is a very warm day the thermomiter sood 110 in the Sun 95 in the shade we cutt some Bailey it is bad to cutt it is bad lodged we comenced to cutt the Wheat after dinner 1885 July 30 Ted Doughty came home in the afternoon about 3 oclock we had Ronald McLeod hired and Andrew Little from 10 Oclock Edward drives the reaper �" 31 this day is very warm 110 in the Sun Aug 1 not so hot today we got all the big field of fall wheat cutt and Some more Barley we hauled in 3 loads " 3 this morning is very wett rain from the east we have had a terable storm of wind and rain it has laid the oats down bad " 4 this day is dull and Showrey we went to Guelph " 5 this day is cool in the morning we cut the wheat in the little field at the concession finished then finished cutting the Barley " 6 this is a fine day we were hauling in the Barley finnished the field at the old roothouse we have had Ronald McLeod for 5 day paid him $1 1/2 per day $7.50 I hired Andrew Little for a Month in harvest for $30 he comenced to work Monday the 3rd at 10 oclock " 7 this is a fine we hauled in barley got it all in 22 loads it was a very heavy crop " 8 a fine day but looks like rain we comenced to haul in the Wheat 13 loads 1885 Aug 10 this day is very warm and cloce we had rain yesterday forenoon the boys comenced to clean the turnips the second time " 11 this is a fine day very warm I went up to Guelph and Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} finished hauling in the fall wheat all but the raikings " 12 a fine warm day the boys is at the turnips Robert is gangploughing we got in the wheat raikings 2 loads we had 25 loads " 13 this is a fine day we comenced to cut the Spring wheat in the afternoon " 14 we had a heavy rain throug the night Ted and Robert James was at Laings thrashing today I went up to Caulfields Mill for a grist 9 B 10 lb got 298 lb of flour only 33 lb to the Bushel good fall wheat weighed 60 lb to the Bushel 15 a fine day we finished cutting the wheat it is a very heavy crop Ted took his colt away home it has ben Pastureing here since the 25th of may 3 months except 10 days �" 17 the Boys comenced to pull the Peas Andrew was off the forenoon he was not well " 18 the Boys are pulling peas 1885 Aug 19 this is a fine cool day we had some rain last night with a great deal of lightning and a thunder we were comeing in from Aberfoyle at the time after dark Robert James is at Flimings thrashing the men is at the Peas " 20 this is a fine day Andrew Little had to quit work this morning he is not well " 21 this morning is showrey we were thrashing we had Grants steam thrasher they were stoped several times with the rain they thrashed 500 Bushels of Barley off 8 1/2 acres 180 Bushels of Democrate Wheat " 22 this is a fine day we went to Guelph the Boys finished pulling the Peas and got one load in " 24 this day is wett Showery in the forenoon the men is hauling out dung to the Summerfallow Andrew Little comenced to work this Morning " 25 this day cleared up in the afternoon it was dull in the morning we hauled in 8 loads of spring wheat " 26 this is a fine day but cold we hauled in 4 loads of Wheat 12 loads off 6 acres it was very heavy got in 8 loads of Peas Robert was at Murrays thrashing 1885 Aug 27 this is a fine day we finished hauling in the Peas 20 Loads we had to put 4 loads in a Stack " 28 this is a fine day we cutt Some oats " 29 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with a load wheat old 42 Bushels 6 lb got 86 cts per B �" 31 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 54 Bushel 25 lb Ted Started to Plough for fall wheat we went down to Aberfoyle to the Seed fair I bought 9 1/2 Bushels of Wheat from Joseph Little irish Joe paid 90 cts per Bushel Sept 1 we had a light Shower through the night we went to Guelph with 56 Bushels 32 lb of Barley " 2 we had a Shower last night we went to Guelph with 56 Bushels of Barley Fair day " 3 we had rain last night it is very cold there was some frost this morning we went to Guelph with 56 B 2 lb of Barley it is Fair " a fine day but dull at Guelph with 56 B 17 lb of Barley was at the Model Farm Sale 1885 Sept 5 this week has ben very dull and cold we cutt Some oats and hauled in 4 loads 6 this day is very cold we were at church " 7 this is a fine day comenced to Sow the fall wheat Sowed 5 acres " 8 finished Sowing the wheat in the field at the end of the Barn 15 1/2 Bushels of Clawson it comenced to rain about 11 Oclock it rained all afternoon out of the east " 9 this day is wet and showery " 10 this is a fine day the men is ploughing Robert J is at Gilchrists thrashing got a letter from Mary " 11 went to Guelph with a load of Barley 53 B 16 lb the Boys were at the Show " 12 we were at Guelph with Butter & eggs " 3 the Sow piged had 8 pigs " 13 this day is wett and showery " 14 this is a fine day Andrew Little came back in the forenoon he comenced to Cradle oats Ted is sowing wheat �" 15 this is a fine day we comenced with the reaper to cutt the Oats in the flatt fields Brother John came from California 1885 Sept 18 got the oats all cutt but a small corner " 19 Andrew Littles month is up I paid him $30 for a Month we went in to Guelph and up to Margarets with Brother John we have had fine weather this week " 21 this is a very fine day Ted finished cutting the Oats Uncle John & Lizzie went to Guelph " 22 we had a Small Shower in the morning we started to haull in the Oats 6 loads I went in to Guelph with Brother John and Lizzie they started for New York " 23 this day is very cold and windy we were hauling in the Oats " 25 this is a fine day we finished hauling in the Oats {blank space} loads we had to make a Stack " 26 this is a fine warm day we went to Guelph Brother John and Lizzie came home from New York they came on the evening train they were away since wednesday Tuesday " 28 the weather is very warm I went to Guelph in the afternoon with a bag of Barley to the Show I took a Grist of 5 bags of wheat 11 B 46 at home 11 B 40 at mill to Pips mill got 39 lb to the Bushel 455 lb 1885 Sept 29 we went to Guelph to the Show this day is very warm " 30 I went to Guelph to the Show and brought the Barley home I got the Second Prize for it Oct 1 we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 54 B 12 lb at home 53 B 36 lb at Guelph got 67 cts it was bright " 2 this morning is dull we went to Guelph with Brother John he started off home to California he has ben here sinch the 15th of september on a Visit " 3 we had some rain I went down to Morriston with the Buggie to get the wheels fixed �" 4 this day is very cold had some rain last night " 5 this day is cold and wett to Guelph with Susan and her children to the station she has ben down since Wednesday on a Visit " 6 this day is dull and cold the men is at Laings thrashing I started to pick the Apples in the Afternoon " 7 this is a fine day but cold I wento Guelph with Janet Amos then down to Aberfoyle to get tikets for the Show " 8 this day is dull and Soft it rained last night and showrey today we were at the Puslinch Show got the first prize for Barley and Potatoes " 9 this is a fine day Ted did not come home from the Show till noon they were at the Potatoes in the afternoon 1885 Oct 10 this is a fine a little frost in the morning the Boys finished taking up the Potatoes all except the Ploughing they a are pitted in the field they are bad with the rott I was at the Apples " 12 this is a fine day but threatening a storm we were at the apples Ted comenced to Plough " 13 this is a very wett day a great Storm of wind and rain from the East it knocked the Apples down of the trees " 14 this forenoon is wett it rained very heavy through the night the Boys ploughed in the affternoon I was putting the Polls on the wire fence and pulled some apples in the evening " 15 this is a fine day we were at the Church it the fast day " 16 this is a fine warm day we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat and Barley 25 B 25 lb wheat at 86 cts per B $ 21.79 17 B 34 lb and 2 B 8 lb Barley at 55 cts and 68 cts per B $11.19 " 17 a fine day we were at the Church the Boys were taking in the Potatoes from the Pits 3 loads �18 at the Church Sacrament Sabath a fine day " 19 this day is dull and cold we got in all the Potatoes 8 loads 1885 Oct 19 of good Potatoes and over one load of bad ones they are bad with the rot " 20 the boys are Ploughing the Potatoe land a fine day " 22 this is a fine day we finished gathering the apples they are a very poor crop only a very few trees well loadid very few winter apples the men is Ploughing 23 this has ben a very fine day Robert is at A McKenzies thrashing we cleaned up a load of Wheat "24 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 41 B 10 lb at home 41 B 5 lb at Goldies mill got 85 cts per Bushel $ 34.92 Jane had a young son last night " 26 this is a very fine day we were thrashing with Grants steam thrasher we thrashed 382 Bushels of Wheat 132 of spring some of it is Shrounk 250 of fall wheat very good and 100 of Oats 130 of Pea " 27 this is a fine morning untill noon then it rained all afternoon we thrashed 440 B of Oats 140 of Peas we thrashed all day 28 this day is very dull dark and foggie all day we went down to see Janes Baby we seperated the sheep " 29 this has ben a very wett day it has rained all day put the Pigs up to fatten 7 " 30 this is a dry day but dull and cold the Boys are topping the turnips I went to Morriston got a pair of halters $1 each 1885 Oct 31 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with Butter and eggs got 18 cts for Butter 20 cts for eggs the Boy got in 13 loads of turnips and harrowed up a lott �Nov 2 the weather is cold and and slight snow Shours it rained all yesterday afternoon we got in turnips 8 loads " 3 this day is dull and cold got in some turnips " 4 this is a fine morning till noon then it comenced to rain a little it rained nearly all afternoon lightly we were at the fair " 5 this morning is very dull ang foggie it comenced to rain after dinner and rained all affternoon we hauled in 4 loads of turnips in to a pitt in the forenoon " 6 dull and soft rained in the after noon " 7 dull and soft we went to Guelph I got 4 corner stone posts from D Kenady for our plot at the Cementry paid $6 for them it rained nearly all afternoon " 9 a fine day hauling in turnips " 10 a very fine day got in the most of the turnips I went down to the Graveyard with the stone posts " 11 this is a very fine day we hauled in 2 loads turnips finished them 76 loads they were a good crop I went to Arkell with the wagon to get it fixed 12 a fine day at the church Thanksgiving day 13 this morning is wett then got cold I went over to see Andrew McRobbie he is very sick 1885 Nov 14 this morning is cool with some snow we went to Guelph with some truck Edward went up for the wagon to Arkell we were getting it fixed " 16 this day is cool we have about 3 inches of snow I went down to Morriston for the Buggy I was getting it fixed at Hugh Campbles got 2 new rims and new tires and got it Painted it looks as good as new paid $17 50 " 17 this day is soft and warm we went to Guelph to see about some Silver ware �" 18 Robert James went up to the Mill with some stuff to chopp 10 bags of Peas & Oats 3 of Oats " 19 this is a very fine day I went to Wilsons Sale " 20 this day is cold and raw I was at M Holms Sale " 21 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with 13 bags of Potatoes got 60 cts per Bag 4 Bags of Apples got 60 cts " 24 Robert and Margaret Amos was down to see us " 26 a fine day we went to Guelph with Butter and eggs we got home some Picture frames 4 paid $ 3 a pair of boots for Janet Amos paid $1 75 ' 27 this is a fine day I was picking potatoes in the seller Christ Little took away 11 lambs paid $33 28 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with 13 bags Potatoes got 60 cts per Bags 4 bags appls 60 cts for 2 and 50 for 2 bought part Barl herring paid $ 3.70 1885 Dec 1 this is a fine day a little raw and cold in the afternoon we were at Andrew McCrobbies Funeral I have ben Acquainted with him Since the year 1834 in Dundas Robert Janes is ploughing " 2 this day is a little cold but the roads are very muddy we went to Rockwood to the woolen factory for yarn got 51 lb spun paid 15 cts per lb $7 65 got some wincy and yarn in all $9.62 then we went in to Guelph it is the fair lots of men ploughing " 3 a fine day but a little cold I was at a meeting of reformers at Aberfoyle hall " 4 this day is colder and a little drippel of snow Robert J is at Watts thrashing in the afternoon " 5 this is a terable Stormy day Snowed and blowed all day and very cold I went over to James Lairds to Insure his Buildings Robert was at Wats thrashing in the forenoon we housed the Sheep �" 7 this is a very cold frosty day the thermomiter 2 deg below zero I went up to Insure William Hamiltons Barn on lot 2nd 10 con Puslinch " 8 this is a fine morning untill noon then it snowed all afternoon we went down to Tailor McIntosh to get Some close made for Robert James & myself 1885 Dec 8 we bought a robe from R B Morrison paid $14 cash " 9 this day is soft it rained all night and all forenoon a lot of the snow went away it cleared up to frost " 10 this day is cold with showers of snow in the afternoon I wen to Aberfoyl got farmer Shod at Bickleys the roads are slippery " 11 a fine day went down to C Littles and W Kerrs " 12 a fine day we went to Guelph with the cutter the sleighing is not good we bought a quantity of silverware and a vilace for Lizzie paid $4 20 at Metcalfs the sow went to Gilchrists Boar yesterday the 11th " 13 this has ben a very snowing day but calm " 14 this is a very fine day good Sleighing " 15 this is a fine morning but got very cold and stormy in the afternoon we killed 7 pigs in the forenoon " 16 this is a good winter day we went to Guelph with 5 pigs the weight was 192 lb 195 ,, 181 ,, 179 ,, 185 at home 932 at Guelph 925 lb Sold them for $5 25 $48 3/100 left 2 at home weighed 393 ,, 225 lb " 17 this is a fine winter day I went over to R Hammerslys and J McPhersons to Insure I paid my taxes $48 57 " 19 this morning is stormy we went to Guelph with 5 bags Potatoes got 60 cts per B 5 bag apples 60 for 4 $1 for 1 bag Northern Spys 1885 �Dec 21 this is a very fine day warm I went down to McIntoshes the Tailors for some new close a suit for myself and a suit and overcoat for Robert James paid him $20 for making and trimmings the triming wer $7 I called to James Scotts " 22 this is a fine warm day Gilfillan & Wife was here " 23 this day is very Soft it rained in the forenoon the snow in nearly all gone " 24 this is a fine day it frezed last night it is good wheeling we went to Guelph to see the Christmas Market " 25 I went down to Christs and up to R Amoss with Some Silver ware there Uncle John gave them as a Christmas Present it is cold " 26 I went in to Guelph had 2 bags of Potatoes got 60 cts I expected Lizzie home but she did not come " 28 this day is mild at the Nomination of Councilors " 29 this is a fine day Duncan Gilchrist wen to the mill with 10 bags of oats to chopp and 2 bags 4 Bushels 27 lb got 40 lb of flour to the Bushel 30 this is a fine day Soft and the roads muddy Mother and me were at Maggie Gilffillians Weding She got Married to George Tucker of Paris 1885 Dec 31 this day is mild the roads are Soft Lizzie came home from Bells Corners She was up to visit Susan She went up with Robert Janes two weeks ago the Sow went Gilcrists Boar the second time Jan 1 1886 1 this is a fine day the roads are hard Janet Gilfillian and some friends from Galt was here I got a letter from Brother John for Lizzie regestered " 2 I went to Guelph got some money out of the Bank I paid a Note of Duncans $73 I bought some close for the Boys and an Overcoat for myself at Williansons paid $5 for it �" 4 this is a very wett day it rained all yesterday afternoon all night all day today the roads are very bad I went to Aberfoyl to the Elction fo Councilors " 5 a fine forenoon snow in the afternoon " 6 this day is very cold North wind below zero " 8 this is a very cold day 8 below zero we have had 3 very cold day I paid McPhee $30 for 3 days thrashing " 9 this is a very stormy cold day high wind " 14 this is a fine day but frosty we have had 8 days of very seveer cold weather every day steady cold we had our Annual Insurance Meeting I am President 1886 Jan 16 this day is soft it raned some but not heavy al day we were in to Guelph with some butter and eggs I sent a rocking chair up to Mildmay Station for Mrs James Button by express " 13 I was in to Guelph called Dailey the land Agent " 19 this day is fine it snowed last night and this morning I went to Guelph to meet Christ Little I got Fanney and Jennie Shod at D McKinzies Shop paid $1 25 got the chopping home from the mill yesterday 8 bags peas & Oats it has ben up for a week we were up to Arkell at Innis{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} Meeting in the even " 20 this has ben a snowing day the Farmers Social at night got very rough at night " 21 this is a fine day but it snowed a lot last night the roads are heavy I was at Aberfoyle at a meeting of the Directors of the Insurance Company " 22 this is a fine day till 4 Oclock it comenced to snow and get stormy we were up to Margarets I got a check cashed I got from Duncan $75 ' 23 this is a fine day but very cold " 25 this is a fine day I got Farmer & Doll shod at Bickleys " 26 there was a surprise party from Guelph here last night Duncan Gilchrist was at C Laings bee a load of wood to Guelph �1886 Jan 29 this is a fine day mild and soft I was down to Morriston and at the Annual Meeting at the curch we called to visit the Minister the Mrs and me " 30 this is a fine day but a little colder we went to Guelph with some Butter & egs and 6 bags of apples got 70 cts for 4 bags and 50 for 2 I paid for Duncans Mercurry Feb 1 this day is cold I went to Guelph for Coal Oil paid 70 cts for 4 gallons it went to Carricks Sale " 2 this is a very cold day 10 below zero " 3 this is very cold day from 10 to 20 below zero Duncan Gilchrist went to the Mill for the Grist 11 Bushels got 431 lb of flour 39 lb to the B and a little over " 4 this is a very cold day I went down to Morriston for the Boiler paid 50 cts for fixing it " 5 this day is very cold from 20 to 30 below zero " 6 this day is not so cold it is milder snowing a little there was a large party of young folks here the last night " 8 this is a fine day I went out to meet James Scott at Aberfoyle about the Insurance I went down to Morriston to se the Doctor I fell in the Morning and hurt my back going in to the Woodsheed I got a tug mendid at Scotts " 11 this is a fine day rather warm for the sleighing I went down to Morriston to see the Doctor 1886 Feb 12 this day is very dull and Soft we had a showr with thunder and lightning early this mornind Mother and me was up to Murrays in the afternoon I paid him for the cows at his Bull 6 cows $7 I paid Kenneth McKenzie for 6 cows $6 " 13 this day has ben very wett it rained heavy all forenoon and some in the Afternoon the Boys cleaned up 17 bags of fall wheat " 14 this day is very disagreable snowing some and soft �" 15 this day snowing some and soft got cold at night " 17 the weather is cold just now " 18 this is a fine day the weather is mild Christ Little paid me $8 25 being a balance due on some lambs and sheep " 19 this day is very soft and disagreable soft snow all day and melting we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 37 Bushels 40 lb got 77 cts it weighed 59 lb to the Bushel $29.08 got 500 lb of shorts 580 lb of bran paid $7.26 I paid Andrew Laing $3.50 for horse doctering some years ago " 20 this is a terable cold day clear windy and very cold the roads are some drifted Duncan Gilchrist went down to Morriston he went walking he tryid the cutter " 22 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle got a letter from Mary " 23 a fine clear day we was up to James Scotts on a visit 1886 Feb 24 we went in to Guelph with some Butter and eggs this is a very fine day " 25 this day is soft it rained all forenoon we were at West McIntire Funeral in the afternoon " 26 this is a very cold day it has ben very windy all last night and today and cold the folks were up to Margarets last night to a surprise party " 27 this is a very cold day March 1 this day is very cold and frosty 12 below zero " 3 this morning is cold but it got milder through the day it has ben very and windy since last Tuesday night we went to Guelph fair with 5 bags of Apples got 80 cts for 3 bags 70 for 2 we bought 100 lb of Oat meal paid $2 1/4 " 4 this is a fine day the boys went to Forbes mill for sawdust " 5 this is a fine warm day I was at Mrs James Hennings funeral �" 6 this is a fine warm day I went to Guelph with the hide of a heffer we killed yesterday it weighed 56 lb got 6 cts per lb I bought 13 Bushel 6 lb of Barley paid 50 cts per B paid $ 6.50 I sold a quarter of Beef a front to Duncan Gilchrist 117 lb at 4 3/4 cts per lb bought a Barel of salt paid 90 cts " 8 this day is soft and dull they are cutting ice got home 3 loads " 9 we had some more snow we were hauling ice from humes pond got home 7 loads 94 blocks got it all packed 1886 March 10 this is a fine day I went to Guelph with George Grigor I was at Evan McDonalds Funeral " 12 this forenoon is very soft it snowed all forenoon very disagreable I went over to Bob Blacks Mill " 13 this is a fine day we went to Guelph I bought 12 Bush of Peas from I Hewr paid 60 cts per B got 300 lb of Shorts " 15 this is a fine day had some snow last night I went down to Morriston to get sme harness mendid I bought a Buggy whip paid one Dolar for it to Scott " 16 this is a very fine day frosty at nights the sleighing is is prety good on the back roads we got home all the firewood that Ronald McLeod cut 12 cords paid him 60 cts per cord and his dinner " 18 this is a fine day I went to Guelph to get a peice of mettle cast for the horse powr I went down to Aberfoyle to the postoffice " 19 this day is very disagreable it rained a lott I went to Guelph for the Casting of the horspowr " 20 this day is dull and Soft it rained in the morning and turned very cold and wett near night it rained all night and forenoon on Sundy we cutt the firewood about 13 cord " 22 this is a fine day �1886 March 23 this day is very cold we killed 7 little Pigs " 24 this is a fine day but cold in the morning we went to Guelph with 7 Pigs they weighed 737 lb at home 721 lb at Guelph got $6.50 $45 95 we bought a suit of cloths for Edward at Williamsons paid $6 25 for them bought half Bushel Clover seed paid at the rate of $7 75 per B 3 bags of Apples got 75 cts Butter 23 cts " 25 this is a fine day I went down to Morriston paid Scott $2 for fixing collars got some tins mendid at Johnstons " 27 a fine day went to Guelph with Butter & eggs got 22 cts f Butter " 29 we had a cold stormy night it rained and frezed every thing is in a sheet of ice in the morning it got soft through the day Murray brought home the horsepowr they were cutting wood on Saturday " 30 this day is sort of raw dull and Soft it rained in the forenoon " 31 this morning is dull and Misty in the forenoon it rained heavy in the afternoon I went down to Donald McPhersons Sale took down some Collars to Scott to fix Apris 1 this morning is very stormy Snowed and blowed all all forenoon got warmer in the afternoon Mr Bailey paid $90 intrest on Mortgage of Mrs Stewart " 3 this morning is frosty the roads are very rough in the morning got soft in the afternoon we went to Guelph with 2 bags of apples got 80 & 70 cts Butter 23 cts egs 11 cts 1886 April 5 the weather is cold and raw looks like a storm of the last Donald Bell comenced to work he is hired for $17 per month for 6 or 7 months we sold 2 steers to G Lightfoot $4 62 1/2 per hundred lb to be delivered in Guelph on Ester fair Thursday the 15th " 6 this is a terable Stormy day it comenced to blow a very high wind last night in the morning it got to be a terable wind it comenced to snow about ten oclock then it snowed and blowed at a terable rate all day and all night �" 7 this is a fine day but the roads are almost impasible some places very deep and other places no snow at all " 8 this is a fine warm but very bad roads " 10 this is a fine day frosty in the morning we went to Guelph with Butter got 23 cts 20 lb per lb eggs 10 cts " 12 this is a very soft day a light rain nearly all day we were down to the Seed fair at Aberfoyle had some Spring wheat did not get anything or Sell bought 4 Bushels of Peas {blank space} from J Pettersan paid 65 cts " 15 this is a fine warm day it has ben warm for several day we went to Guelph to the Ester fair had the two steers in they weighed 2375 lb at $4 62 1/2 per 100 lb $109.37 1886 April 16 a fine warm day the roads are very bad I went down to Morriston to get some harness fixed I got 4 collars covered and some other harness mendid I got a letter from Brother John " 17 comenced to Plough the turnip land " 19 we have fine warm weather things are growing the fall wheat is badly killed on the tops of the hills the Boys are Ploughing I was fixing the harrows " 21 this is a very warm day we were up to Guelph with some Butter & eggs got 20 cts & 10 cts for each " 22 a very fine weather warm we sowed some wheat " 23 a very fine warm finnished sowing the Wheat 6 Bushels and 3 pects and 7 1/2 Bushels Barley we sowed the Barley too thick put the 18 cog wheel and the 14 cog pinion ' 24 thhis is a very wett morning thunder & lightning last night ploughed some in afternoon " 26 we had a good deal of rain last night it is raw and cold Edward and me went up to Robert Amoses I was out to the station about some freight �27 this turned out a fine warm day it rained a great deal last night nearly all night Edward brought a young Bull I bought from Robert Amos Rose Duke 1886 April 27 the Sow piged last night She had 7 pigs " 28 this is a fine day the boys are gandploughing & harrowing " 29 this is a fine warm day we finished sowing the sowing the Barley 14 Bushels we sowed 7 Bushels on 2 3/4 aeries on Potatoe land and turnip we sowed it too thick we had the 18 cog on square shaft and 14 and pinion we change put on the 30 cog and the 12 pinion " 30 this is a terable wett day it has rained steady since early this morning 3 or 4 oclock on till the afternoon May 1 this is a very fine warm day the weather has ben warm and a good deal of rain every thing is growing fast the Spring is early the trees are out in leaf we went to Guelph with Butter got 18 cts eggs 10 cts " 3 a fine warm day Sowed 10 Bushels of Peas with the 11 cog pinion " 4 this day is Showery we sowed some Oats back at the limekiln but it got very wett after supper it rained very heavy Robert James went down to Christ Little for 7 Bushels 20 lb Peas " 5 this is a fine day we went to Guelph for a barl of Dried Pears that came from California that Brother John sent 220 lb paid $2.20 Duty freight 41 cts 1886 May 5 that was a overcharge the freight being paid before we got 250 lb of Shorts " 6 this is a fine day we sowed 8 1/2 Bushels of Peas in the field out at the Concession Chris Little sowed them by hand we sold a Cow to a man called Bishop for 35 dollars she had a blind teat " 7 comenced to Sow some Oats in the field at the old roothouse and picking stones �" 8 this morning is dull we had a terable storm last night of thunder and lightning and a great rain we went to Guelph today with Butter and Eggs we bought some things at Littles Store I bought a hat at Stewarts $2 " 10 we had a very wett day it rained all day after 8 oclock we brock the Seed drill I mendid it in the morning " 12 a fine day we finished in the field at the roothouse 21 B and the little field at the corner in Peas 3 B Sowed 21 1/2 B " 11 a fine warm day was at old James Blacks funeral " 13 sort of Showery all forenoon we went to Guelph Robert Amos came down last night and paid me $150 " 15 this is a fine day but cold and raw Lizzie and me went up to Robert Amoss I was at the Office of the Clerk of the Surogate Court to get James Blacks Will regestered I am the Executor 1886 May 17 this is a fine day there was some frost this morning there some ice on the water in some places I was down to meeting at the Church about the Church Lot " 19 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with some eggs and got Blacks will out of the Surogote Court " 19 they comenced to gather the Cream for the Creamery " 21 fine warm weather Robert James is at Christs sowing Oats Donald is ploughing for Oats at the creek " 22 this is a fine warm day there was a lot of thunder and lightning last night but we had no rain here we finished sowing the Oats we put in the little field at the creek nearby 8 bushels we sowed altogether 37 Bushels of Oats 21 Peas 14 Barley 6 3/4 Wheat 79 " 23 this day is cold we went to Church " 24 this morning is very cold I was at a meeting at the Townhall in Aberfoyle �" 25 this day is cold and windy I prunning apple trees the boys is hauling dung for the Potatoes " 26 this morning is very cold a little frost in some places I went to Guelph got Jeanie Shod at McKenzies got a Bushel of corn paid 70 cts for it " 27 this is a fine warm day some rain in the forenoon we comenced to plant the Potatoes planted 7 roows of 1886 May 27 early rose next the Barley 7 rows of Beauty of hebron next them the white Elifant next them the late Rose next the turnips " 29 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 34 B 15 lb at home 34 B at Guelph got 77 cents per B $26 18 brought home some salt and Plaster " 31 this day is cold we are hauling out dung June 1 this is a fine day I was down to a Meeting at the Church about the grave yard " 2 this is a warm day I went in to Guelph fair barganed with George Henning for a maer the price is $50 " 3 this is the fast day we were at the Church " 4 this is a fine warm day we clipped the Sheep 30 Christ Little helping us " 5 this is a fine warm day we were at the Church " 6 a fine day we were at Church Sacrament Sabath " 7 this is a fine day we had a nice Sower this morning I was at a meeting at the Creamery of the Committee the boys are ploughing the sumerfallow " 9 this is a fine day Mother and me went over to Dumfriece to visit William Beattie then went to Galt to Robert Amos stoped all night there was a fine shower at night " 10 we got home from Galt we had a fine shower �1886 June 11 this is a fine day the Boys are ploughing Summerfallow " 12 this day is very warm we went in to Guelph with Some eggs and the Bulls hide got 6 cts per lb 72 lb " 8 the young Bull that we Bought from Robert Amos Died this afternoon we got him laying Dead in the Orchard we never seen anything wrong with him till we got him Dead " 14 we were down to William Gilfillians on a visit " 15 we went up to Robert Amoss to see them the Boys finished ploughing the Summerfallow it is hard " 16 we had a light Shwer this morning this day is very close and hot it has ben very warm for some time I planted 180 cabages in the field " 17 we had a fine Showre this morning we were working Statute labour today 18th sowed some turnips " 19 this is a fine day we went to Guelph sowed turnips " 21 sowed some turnips in the morning finished drilling the turnips it rained in the forenoon and evening 22 a fine day I was at a Meeting at the Church about the Cementery 23 this day is dull and Soft Robert went to the Mill with a grist of Wheat to Arkle M 9 B 12 lb got 310 lb of flour 192 lb bran & Shorts 502 lb the sow went Mr Laings Boar 1886 June 24 this day is dull and warm fine growing weather I was down to Aberfoyl Town Hall at the Dominion court of Rivission Robert James went to Schaw Sation for a new Mower that I bought from George Henning for $50 cash and the old machin we got a letter from Brother John son Johns Baby Died on the {blank space} �" 25 this morning is wett it has ben warm and Showery all day I went to Guelph with some wool 135 lb at home 134 lb at Guelph sold one bundel for 19 cts one for 18 cts one for 14 cts matted no docking got $20 91 I bought 500 lb of Shorts paid $3 got 100lb oatmeal paid $2 25 " 26 this is a fine warm growing day I went with Mother up to Wiarton with the train we left Guelph at 12 oclock arived at Wiarton a quarter past 6 Oclock we went out to Alex McCoags 9 miles to Keppel " 27 we went over to George Grahams and Mr Dunns at Big Bay we stoped at G Grahams all night July 1 this day is warm we went to Wiarton Dominion Day " 2 this day is very warm we got home from Keppel " 3 I went to Guelph and was at a meeting of the Committee at the Creamery 1886 July 5 we comenced to cutt the hay with the new mower " 6 this day is very warm it has ben very warm since last Saturday we got one field of hay cut and the most of it raiked up and 2 loads in the Barn " 7 very warm got in 5 loads of Hay " 8 this is a fine but dry Robert comenced to cutt the hay in the Back field I went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 37 B 54 lb at home 37 B 50 lb at Guelph got 73 cts per B $27.63 " 10 this is very warm dry weather Busy hauling in hay " 13 we have had warm dry weather lately fine hay weather we have finished the hay in the Back field and the field near the ditch 24 loads " 14 this day is soft it rained a good deal last night and light rain today dull all day the Orchard is cutt " 15 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with part of the Reaper to get fixed at Toltons we took a grist up to the Mill at Arkel 11 Bushels 13 lb got 400 lb flour or nearly 36 lb to the Bushel �" 16 this is a fine day raiked up the hay in the Oarchard " 17 a fine day finished hauling in the Hay {blank space} loads of fine hay we went to Guelph then went to Mr Hamerslies Funeral I was one of the Pallbearers he was 84 1886 July 16 I went to Guelph for the Reaper paid $1.25 " 19 fine weather the Boys are cleaning the turnips I was down to Aberfoyle to Meeting of the Directors of the Insurance Company about the McRobbies fire " 20 I went to Guelph to investigate about McRobbie fire " 22 this is a warm day I went down to Aberfoyle to get Rock shod and Farme one shoe the Boys comenced to cutt a swath round the wheat " 23 this day is warm we were cutting wheat in the field at the end of the Barn it is very good where it is not winter killed but there is a good killd "24 finished cutting the wheat in that field then we cutt 3 acres of Barley " 25 this day is very warm it has ben very warm and dry all week we had a little rain at night " 26 this day is dull we comenced to cutt the wheat in the Back field next Archies it rained at night " 27 we had quite a lot of rain last night this day is warm some Shours went round we were cutting wheat 28 this is a fine day dull in the forenoon finished cutting the fall wheat in the morning hauled in 4 loads of Barley in the afternoon " 29 there was a little rain in the morning a fine day after 1886 July 29 hauled in a load of Barley and and 5 load of Wheat �" 30 a fine day hauled in 6 loads of Wheat the field at the Barn finished hauling in the fall wheat 18 load " 31 a very warm day finished hauling in the Barley 9 load August 2 this day is dry and got very cold at night I went out to Bickleys with the old wagon to get the tires sett I went down to Morriston to get some harness mendid " 3 this day is very cold I went down for the wagon " 4 cold in the forenoon we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 40 Bushels 50 lb got 74 cts per B $30.25 " 6 we have ben at the turnips cleaning them the second time we cutt the Spring wheat in the afternoon 4 acres it is a very good crop " 7 the weather is very dry we comenced to pull the Peas in the afternoon they are a light crop " 9 the weather is very warm and dry pulling Peas and Ploughing Robert was at Atkinsons thrashing " 13 very warm dry weather we got in the Spring wheat 4 loads it was a nice crop not very heavy " 14 we went to Guelph with Some eggs comenced to cutt the Oats cutt 4 acres " 16 we had a fine rain today it has ben very dry " 17 a fine day we went to Guelph Pulling Peas finished " 18 Lizzie went away to Chicago to meet her Uncle 1886 August 20 a fine day got all the Peas hauled in " 21 a fine day comenced to cutt the oats Robert is at the turnips Donald was at J Laings thrashing we were at Guelph " 23 we cutt some Oats we had a heavy rain �" 24 a fine day dull in the morning finnished cutting the Big field of Oats Brother John arived here today from California the Painters has ben here Painting since yesterday noon they are Painting the Windows Kitchin and Diningroom " 27 Robert James is riging up the summerfallow " 28 the Boys were ploughing in the forenoon hauling in Oats in the afternoon till five Oclock then we had a big rain storm the greatest storm of rain we have had for a long time the bigest for this year " 30 this day is dull and soft a heavy shower in the afternoon " 31 a fine day we went in to Guelph with Brother John he went off to Boston on a trip he took Lizzie with him he went away on the half past two train Donald Bell went in to Guelph to get a suit of close Sept 1 this is a fine day hauled in some Oats in the afternoon 2 a fine day hauled in all the Oats in the big field near the bush " 3 this is a fine day got one field all ready to sow 4 very warm comenced to Sow the fall wheat in the field at the well 1886 Sept 4 very warm we went in to Guelph Brother John and Lizzie came hom from there trip to Boston I was to See McLean the Lawer about the Black estate " 6 this very warm weather finished sowing the wheat in the field at the well 14 Bushels of Clawson Wheat we sowed part of it with the 11 cog pinion and part with the 10 cog I bought the wheat 16 Bushels 20 lb from Joseph Smith paid 80 cents per Bushel the painters finished paintaing the House " 8 the weather has ben very warm for a week " 9 this day is dull and foggy with a heavy rain in the forenoon we went in to Guelph after it faired with Brother John he Started away home to California he has ben over on a visit " 10 this day is warm soft in the morning Sowed wheat �" 11 this is a fine day we finished Sowing the Wheat we Sowed 16 B 20 lb of Clawson we bought from Joe Smith paid 80 cts per B we sowed a little over 9 Bushels of old Democrate Wheat we went in to Guelph then down to Aberfoyle Town Hall to a Metting of the Insurance Directors about the McRobbie fire finished cutting the Oats " 12 this morning is wett it rained a good deal in the forenoon 1886 Sept 13 this is a fine day but cool it rained at night I was down to Morriston I paid Hugh Campbell $26 for painting part of the house the Dining Room and Kitching and all the windows 2 coats " 14 this is a fine day it rained nearly all night " 15 this has ben a fine dry day but very windy it looks like a Storm out of the east the Boys was binding Oats Edward was with Christ hauling in Oats " 16 this morning is dull it rained some last night we went in to Guelph with a load of old wheat 40 Bushels 56 lb at home 40 B 50 lb at Goldies it weighed 58 lb to the Bushels got 74 cts per Bushels " 18 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 39 Bushels 40 lb at 74 cts per B " 20 this a fine day but cold it rained a lott yesterday I went in to Guelph in the afternoon to meet Sandy McCoag and his wife they came down from Keppel on a visit " 21 a fine day we went over to Beverley to Hector McCoags with Sandy & Jane McCoag " 22 this is a fine day but looks like rain we got in all the Oats we had 19 loads in all it comenced to rain in the evening quite a thunder storm 1886 Sept 23 this day was very warm we went in to Guelph to the Provincial Exibition George Graham came home with us �" 25 this day is very warm I went in to Guelph with George Graham & Wife Sandy McCoag & Wife they went home to Keppel " 26 this forenoon is wett " 27 this is a fine day we had the Steem Thrasher Petter Humes we thrashed 60 Bushels spring wheat 220 B fall and 580 Bushels Oats " 28 we thrashed 122 Peas 122 Democrat Wheat 200 B of Barley it rained in the afternoon " 30 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with a load of wheat 39 Bushels 40 lb at 74 cts per B $29.95 October 2 we went in to Guelph with Mrs D Stewart She went home to Port Huron the Boys finished ploughing the sod field we put the pigs up to feed " 5 this day is dull but mild and warm we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 50 B 15 lb at 55 cts per B $30.25 we bought a barrel of Salt " 6 this is a fine warm day Edward is at the Apples " 7 fine day we were at the Puslinch Show all but Donald " 8 Robert and Donald went to the Milton Show 1886 October 8 I went down to Aberfoyle got a new sett of tugs 4 for the heavy harness from Mr Scott Morriston " 9 went to Guelph with Lizzie got Jennie shod at McKenzies paid $1 one new 3 sett " 11 very warm weather we started the Potatoes today " 12 this day is dull and threatning rain still it a fine day finnished the Potatoes they are a very poor crop a little over a wagon load off an acre I went over to Rockwood took over Some wool treadid it off for cloth and yarn 41 1/2 lb wool at 22 cts 7 lb at 29 cts $11.16 I was a Judge at the Rockwood Show on grain and roots and vegitables �" 13 this day is dull and mistay all day we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley got 58 cts 51 B 22 lb at home 50 B 40 lb at Guelph cash $ 29.48 I went down to Richardsons Sale at Aberfoyle " 14 this has been a very wett day it rained very heavy for a long time till 4 Oclock then the wind got up it got terible windy till night and after night Lizzie and me went to the Church it is the fast day " 15 this is a fine day but very windy we are at the apples picking " 16 this is a fine day but cool we went to Church I went down to Morriston paid Mr Scott $9 for 4 tugs for the harnes 1886 October 17 this is a terable wett day it snowed in the morning till ten oclock then it rained steady till near night we were at Church this is the Sacrament Sabath Lizzie has joined the Church the sow piged had 10 lived 7 " 18 I went out to John Douglas to examin the roof of the Barn some of the Shingles were blown of with the storm " 19 a fine day but dull and soft in the morning we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 51 B 22 lb at home 50 B 40 lb at Slemans got 58 cts per Bushel $ 29.48 " 22 this is a fine warm day fine weather finished gathering in the apples a poor crop some trees well loadid others none at all " 23 a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 46 B 32 lb at home 46 B 5 lb at I Hewrs in Guelph got 55 cts per B $25.25 I bought some lumber for the Portch at Stewarts paid $9 for it " 25 a fine day but a little cold the Boys comenced to top the turnips I was down to Morriston in the afternoon " 26 this day is cold but dry northeast wind at the turnip " 29 this forenoon is raw and cold east wind rained all afternoon we got the turnips all toped and half harrowed �" 28 this forenoon is very wett it rained all forenoon till one Oclock I went to Guelph to Blakes big Meeting 1886 October 29 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle to get the Plough fixed and a shoe on Doll we started to haull in the turnips 5 load I was at the large Reform Meeting in Guelph last night " 30 a fine day they are at the turnips we went to Guelph to get a Square of Shingles paid $1.95 a Window Shash paid 50 cts Robert James got a tooth pulled Nov 1 very fine weather busy at the turnips " 2 this is a very fine day busy at the turnips was at Alex Watts sale " 3 a fine day fine weather lately we finished hauling in the turnips 58 large loads they are a fine crop " 4 this is a fine day a little cooler Christ Little is thrashing " 5 a fine day the men are Ploughing we put the ram to the Ewes 20 Ewes and 2 Ewes we left out old 26 lambs John Nicoll has ben here for 6 days putting up a Porch at the kitching door and fixing the back porch I paid him $7 for 6 days work " 6 this morning is dull it started to snow a little in the morning very little all forenoon quite a showr about noon the ground was white we went to Guelph with Butter and egs 19 cts for the Butter 18 for the egs " 7 this morning is pretty cold frost Robert Amos came down in here for Mother this morning about 3 Oclock Margaret was Sick had a young Daughter son Walter Lawance 1886 Nov 8 this day is a little cold hard frost last night but a fine day we were fixing the horse stable Donald was Flimings and Gilchrists thrashing his time is up tonight 7 Months " 9 this is a fine day we are working at the stable we tied in all the cattle put up 4 to fatten left 3 yearlings out in the Shed Donald Bell is hired for another Month for $10 per month �10 this day is dull and soft looking like rain I went up to Guelph and Robert Amos{small superscript} " 12 this day is cold and raw I went over to Mr Thomas Dentist with Jane to get her teath fixed 13 this is a very cold morning it has ben a very cold windy night and very cold all day we went to Guelph with 6 bags of apples got 45 cts per bag all round we brought home a new cooking stove Elizabeth Bought it at Sunleys Paid ${blank space} I Bought a 100 lb of Oatmeal Paid $2.25/100 at I Hewrs " 15 a fine day I went down to Aberfoyle to pay Taxes $46.86 " 16 this is a fine clear day hard frost fixing things round " 17 this is a very wett day it snowed in the morning then rained all day got windy at night " 18 this is Thanksgiving day very windy and cold with some snow 1886 Nov 19 this day is very cold and windy cleaned wheat " 20 this is a very fine day I went in to Guelph with Mother and the Buggy with Butter Eggs & chikens 19 cts for Butter & eggs Robert James was in with a load of Wheat 35 B 3 lb at home 34 B 55 lb at Goldies got 76 cts per B $26.54 it weighed 62lb to the B we got 500 lb of Bran $2.50 " 22 this is a fine day we went up to Margarets got part of a chese 25 lb at 11 cts and some Apple Butter " 23 a fine day a little snow last night but the Plougs ar going " 24 a fine day but a little cold great storm of wind and rain last night Susan came down today " 26 this is a fine day we had a little snow this morning I went over to Mr Thomas{small superscript} with our Jane to get her teeth put in She paid $13 for upper sett I got a new under sett my other sett did not fitt �" 25 a very fine day we killed 3 pigs spring Pigs they weighed 185 lb 200 lb 197 lb very nice pigs 26 this is a fine day had a light shower of snow last night I went with Jane over to Mr Thomas{small superscript} to get her new teeth she paid $13 for them I got my under teeth reset they did not fitt before " 27 I went to Guelph it is a very fine day but a little cold 1886 Nov 29 this is a fine day some snow in the morning I went to Guelph Robert James went in for some fruit we got from California paid $12 Duty on them there was 800 lb I then went down to Aberfoyle to a meeting to appoint Deligates to go to a Convention in Guelph " 30 this day is cold we cleaned up a load of Wheat Dec 1 this is a fine day but the roads a very slippery fine wheeling I went to Guelph got Jennie shod at McKenzies Robert James took in a load of wheat 37 Bushels 30 lb at 76 cts $28.50 I was a the Reform Convention we selectid D Guthrie as our Candidate " 4 this day is very cold we went in to Guelph with some Apples 8 bags got 45 cts to 65 cts " 7 a fine day I went in to Guelph with Jane to meet Christ he was at Buffolo with lambs " 10 this is a fine day fine weather fine wheeling we went in to Guelph with two heffers to the Christmas Fair sold one for $43 the other for $30 " 11 this day is warm and soft Donald Bell left this morning he has ben here for 8 months 7 months at $17 and one month at $10 I paid him $129 Robert James and me went to Aberfoyle in the evening to Guthries Meeting 1886 Dec 13 this day is soft it rained some it has ben soft thes few days it is very muddy it is getting cold in the evening " 14 this day is cold �" 15 this is a very cold day I went in to Guelph with Donald Bell he went up home to Bells corners " 17 this is a fine day cold in the Morning " 18 we had some snow this morning we went to Guelph with the Sleigh with some butter but the sleighing is very poor where the roads are rough " 20 this is a fine day we cleined up 10 bushels of wheet " 21 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph to the Nomination of a Membe of Parliment for the legislator " 22 a fine day the Mrs and me went up to Keppel to the Funeral of Alexander McCoag he will be Burried tomorrow we got a Teligraph last night he Died on the 20th we got there about 9 Oclock at night " 27 we got home from Keppel tonight about 7 oclock it is pretty cold they have had a great storm of snow since we left home there is lots of sleighing here now " 28 this is Election day for Member of Parliment Mr Donald Guthrie was elected with a Majority of 671 over Mr Raymond the Concervitive 1886 Dec 30 this is a very cold day it has ben very cold for a few days " 31 this day is very cold we went in to Guelph we took up a grist of Wheat 10 Bushels 20 lb to the Arkell mill got it exchanged Jan 1 1887 Jan 1 very cold we were at home all Christ Little and Jane and the family were up to Dinner " 3 it has ben very cold yesterday the thermomiter was down 7 below zero remained below all day and this morning it was 12 below I went in to Guelph to See Guthrie about the Black estate " 4 very cold in the morning got a little milder �" 5 this morning is not so cold it is a little snow " 6 this is a fine day but cold I was down to Aberfoyle to Settle Accounts and pay them for the Black estate I got the rent today from John Douglas " 10 this day is very cold we were at Mrs Joseph Grants Funeral " 11 this is a very cold stormy windy it has ben very cold every day since the first of the month we started to go to Guelph but had to turn it has been very stormy all day 1887 Jan 12 this day is finer but cold but the roads are very bad I went to Guelph with Lizzie Bought some articles to go to California " 13 a fine morning got stormy and cold was at Ted Wakefields Sale and Visiting at Mr Watts " 14 this has ben a very stormy night the roads are very bad went to Aberfoyle to Meeting of the Insurance Company no Qorom " 17 this day is milder snow Shoures and sunshine the weather has ben So Stormy that people cant get out much the Snow is very deep and the roads are drifted bad especialy the concessionlines " 18 this is a very cold day from 10 to 15 below zero all day there was a party here tonight there was 2 Carrialls coming from Guelph but they got stuck and could not come all the way Barney Mr Quillian was here " 20 this day is soft it was a strong thaw in the afternoon Mr Gilfillian Mrs Singular and Mr & Mrs Singular young Willlam Gilfillian was here on a visit " 21 this is a very fine day hard frost in the morning " 22 this day is very soft showery all day we went to Guelph with with 8 bags of Apples sold them for 60 & 65 cts the snow was very soft comeing home hard on the horses 1887 Jan 24 this day is soft yesterday it rained some we have had a great thaw the fields are nearly bare �" 25 it is freezing again Edward went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 6 bags to chop paid 6 cts per bag he got Jess and Farmer Shod and I got Jennie shod at Taylors I went down to Morriston " 26 this is a very cold clear frost we were down to Janet Gilfillans Weding She got Married to John Tilk Lizzie and the Boys went to Farmers Social " 27 this is a fine day I was down to Aberfoyl Town Hall to the Anual Meeting of the Insurance Company I was Elected President I have ben a Director of the Company for 28 years continualy " 29 this is a fine day I was at a Meeting of the Cemeatery Cmmittee the Anual Meeting " 31 this day is very cold had some more snow last night snowed in the evening we were at the Aberfoyle Town Hall in the evening to Mr Innis{small superscript} Meeting Feb 1 this day is very cold down to zero all day " 2 this is a very cold stormy day snowed and blowed all day could hardly get out of the house " 3 went down to Aberfoyle got no papers the roads are blocked " 4 went down to Aberfoyle got the papers a fine day 1887 Feb 5 this is a fine day but sharp we went to Guelph " 6 we went to Church it started to rain after we started and rained all day and freezed " 7 this day is snowing kind of hard fine snow the Boys are hauling home hay from the back Barn " 8 this day is very wett raining and thawing " 9 this is a fine day hard frost last night the roads are in a sheet of ice got fanney shod at Corwin Jess 2 hind shoes at Bicklies I was down to Aberfoyle �" 10 this is a very fine day got warm and Soft we went down to the Aberfoyle Mill dam for 4 loads of ice the sleighing got bad before night it started to rain before we got home I got 4 pictures fraimed by James Vollick paid 40 cts each " 11 this day is very stormy snowed and blowed all day " 12 this is a very fine do we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 39 Bushels 15 lb at Guelph 39 B 32 lb at home got 78 cts per Bushel $30.62 bought 500 lb of shorts paid $3.50 550 lb of Bran $3.27 " 14 this is a fine day the boys went to Aberfoyle mill with 5 bags of Peas & Oats to chop paid 6 cts took home a load of ice got home 6 loads 72 blocks and some small ones to pack to Pay 25 cts per load " 15 snowed this morning went to Guelph to the Nomenation Bought 2 numbers of the Montreal Witness Carnaval number 1887 Feb 16 this is a fine mild day the Boys are chopping and hauling home tamarack wood I paid Keneth McKenzie $8 for 8 cows to the Bull " 17 this is a fine day I was downt to Aberfoyle and Morriston " 18 this morning is stormy we killed the old Sow " 19 this morning is snowing a little we went to Guelph with the Sow She weighed 413 lb at home 411 lb at Guelph at Brills got got $5 25 $21.47 5 bags of Apples got 60 cts per bag it rained at noon " 21 this is a very fine day was at Aberfoyle in the afternoon " 22 this is a fine winter day I was at Aberfoyle to the Election of a Member of Parlement of the house of Commons James Innis was Elected by 125 Maj " 23 this day is raw and cold we went up to Margaiets " 24 this is a Stormy day sort of Sleet and Snow Donald Bell left he has ben here for two months at this time paid him $10 per month $20 �" 25 a fine day cleaned up a load of Wheat 18 bags " 26 this morning is stormy Snowing we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 41 B 45 lb at home 41 B 30 lb at Goldies it weighed 61 lb to the B got 79 cts per B $32 77 Bought 14 B 10 lb of Peas at Hewers paid 54 cts per B $7.65 1887 Feb 27 this is a very stormy day it rained last night it got terable windy all night and all day and Snowed " 28 this is a good winter day but very cold in the morning the roads are drifted up some March 2 this is a very fine warm day the snow went away a good bit we went in to the Guelph Fair fine sleighing " 5 some snow in the Morning then it got terable stormy and cold wind out of the east we went in to Guelph with a load of Clawson Wheat 41B 44 lb at home 41 B 35 lb at Goldies it weighed 62 lb to the Bushel got 79 cts per B $32.85 " 6 this day is very soft it rained a little most of the day " 7 this is a fine warm day I went down with the old mower to George Hennings then went Morriston " 8 this is a fine cleare day frosty at night went up to Watsons bought some print to send up to Jane McCoag " 9 this was very fine day in the forenoon rained a little in the afternoon we started to cutt the firewood but brock the spurr wheel shortly after we started " 10 this is a fine day frosty in the morning I went over to the Town of Waterloo with the Broken Spurr wheel but did not get a new one they had none made I left at 6.15 got home at 7 in the evening 52 miles " 11 this day is clear but pretty cold near to zero 1887 �March 12 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with 7 bags of appels sold some of them 65 cts 70 cts 75 cts per Bag Bought a Bushel of clover seed paid $6 half B timothy $1.25 " 16 this day is very cold I went up to Guelph for the castings for the Horse powr paid 35 cts freight from Waterloo weighed 106 lb got a Bottel of Oil paid 15 " 17 I went in to Guelph I sent the traveler of the Horsepower to Waterloo by express paid 25 cts it is too large this is a very cold day " 18 this day is cold it has ben very clear and cold all week Robert is at Beatties cutting wood " 19 this is a fine day we went to Guelph was at the Creamery Meeting in the City Hall " 21 this is a fine day not so cold I went to Guelph called at the Coledge to get the Creamery check changed " 22 this forenoon is very stormy I went down to Dan Macfarlanes to Change the Cream check the check is $8 15 " 23 this is a fine cleare day frosty in the morning " 24 this is a fine day mild rained in the evening I wwnt to Guelph got the traveler for the horse powr got the horse powr fixed for cutting the firewood 1887 March 25 a fine day but cold it snowed last night we cutt the firewood nearly all tamarack " 26 a fine day but cold we cleaned up a load of Wheat 13 bags Edward went to Aberfoyle Mill with two bag of chop " 28 this is a fine day cold yesterday was a very stormy cold day very windy from the east snowed in the afternoon Robert James is away to Guelpt with a load of hogs for Christ Little with the wagon " 29 this has ben a very cold stormy day wind with some light Showers of Snow we had two Ewes lambed 4 lambs but one of the Ews is very sick I think she will die �" 30 this is a fine day but frosty we went to Guelph with a load of white Wheat with the Wagon 30 Bushels got 80 cents it weighed 62 lb to the B $24 bought 1000 lb of Bran $6. 290 lb of Shorts $2.3 and a can of tick destroyer paid 90 cts " 31 this is a fine day we went to the Guelph Easter fair with 2 cattle a Steer and a Heffer sold them for $85 the market is very dull April 1 a fine day went to Aberfoyle to the seed fair " 2 went to Guelph with Some eggs Donald Bell came home from Protton a fine day " 4 this is a fine warm day the snow went away fast 1887 April 4 Donald Bell comenced to work today he is hired for the Summer $17 per month the Boys are cutting rails in the swamp " 5 this is a cold stormy day windy with some Snow " 6 this is a fine day I went to Guelph got 8 Bushels of Peas from George Atkinson paid 60 cts per B " 7 was at Aberfoyle to the Court on a Scott Act cace " 9 this is a fine warm day we went to Guelph Robert J went in with the Plough to get a shear fitted on then went down to Bicklays to get the other Plough fixed I got a new slip for Watsons Plough " 11 this is a fine warm day we sowed the clover on the fall Wheat I went up to James Humes to investigate the loss he had with fire he got his Barn burned on Saturday the 9th and all his Sheep " 12 this day is very cold a great change since yesterday I went down to Aberfoyle to the Blacksmiths " 13 this is a cold day a sheep Died yesterday in lambing " 14 this day is cold I went to aberfoyle withe the Gangplows irons to get straightened �" 15 this morning was very warm I went to Margaret with Lizzie and Maggie Muray to go to the School Examination 1887 April 15 I was at the Horse Show in Guelph there was a terable Storm of Thunder and lightning when I was going home about 5 Oclock a lot of damage done " 17 this is a fine day but cool I went to Guelph to a meeting of the Creamery Committee " 18 this day is very cold east wind I was out to Aberfoyle to a Meeting of the Insurance Directors about James Humes fire his barn got Burned on the 9th got a ticket from William Rae for the Guelph Show " 20 fine day but frosty at nights hard frost every night Robert James is gangploughing for Wheat & Barley " 18 put Fannie to Donald Grants Horse " 21 this is a fine day Robert J Sowed the Spring Wheat 2 acres 3 Bushels " 22 this day is raw and cold east wind Robert J went in to Guelph for a load of Salt 1680 lb paid $4 80 per ton sowed Salt on wheat and Barley Sowed 5 1/2 Bushels of Barley a little over 3 acres a light Shower in the afternoon " 23 this is a fine day some light Showers " 26 this is a fine day but but a little cold no groth yet " 27 Sowed some Oats put Doll to Donald Grants Horse 1887 April 27 put the Mare Doll to Grant Horse Lord Douglas to pay $20 to insure the two Mares " 28 this morning is cold east wind it has ben cold frost every night it comenced to rain at noon rained all afternoon got very windy through the night sowed Oats in {illegible} " 30 this is a fine day Mother and me went down to the Minesters to get William Grames Certificate �May 2 this is a fine warm day things is starting to grow the fall wheat is killed out in some places the cold frosty weather lately has hurted it bad lately it looked well when the Snow went off " 3 this is a fine warm day the Boys are ploughing back in the back field next Archies we are busy at the garden " 4 this is a fine day I went to Guelph fair with Christ Little Sowed 2 1/2 acres of Peas 4 1/2 Bushels 4 1/2 acres of Oats 10 Bushels in the Back field next Archies " 5 a fine warm day the Boys started to cross Plough the big flatt field " 7 we have fine warm weather the men is Ploughing " 9 this day is very warm things is growin fine " 10 this day is warm hard on the horses Sowed 8 B of Barley " 11 this is a fine day not to warm finished Sowing the Barley 23 Bushels 12 aces Sowed 4 aces of Oats 1887 May 13 this is a fine day the weather has ben pretty dry for some time we finished Seeding it has ben a fine Spring for Seeding on the flat fields we have got them is in good order " 14 this day is warm I went in with Lizzie to Guelph with some eggs and a bag of appels Golden Russets got 75 cts I kept them rather long I bought 3 bags of Potatoes paid $1.10 per bag for 2 bags of Eliphant $1.25 for a bag of Early Rose we got 4 bags from Christ Little paid $1 per B and got 1 bag free " 18 the weather is very warm and dry we comenced to Plant the Potatoes " 19 finished planting the Potatoes Planted 1 bag of Early Rose next the fence 5 rows 1 bag of Charleyvoice next them 5 rows a bag mixed next them a bag of Garnachillies next 5 rows 3 bags of Eliphant 12 rows 1 bag of Beauty of Hebron 4 rows " 20 Robert James went down to Bickleys got Fannie Shod and the tires Sett on the Buggie �" 21 the weather is very warm and dry we went to Guelph with a load of Spring Wheat 41 B 54 lb at home 41 B 40lb at Goldies it weighed 61 lb per B got 86 cts per B $35 83 got 56 lb Peameal 1887 May 21 worked the Sheep at Humes pond " 23 the Weather is very warm and dry about 90 in shade we were putting up a fence and hauling dung " 24 this is a fine day some light Showres a fine rain much needed the Boys went to Guelph " 26 this is a fine day Robert James went to Eden Mill with a grist of Wheat 17 B 20 lb 1057 lb of Wheat only got back 852 lb in all 624 lb flour 51 Shorts 177 Bran 205 lb less than when it went away we cliped the Sheep 17 Christ Little and Willie how cliped them " 27 this day is Showry I was at Mrs A McKays funeral and I was over with James Scott to James Andersons in the afternoon he got his Barn and Sheds Burned it is Insured in our Company " 28 a fine day I was up to the Coledge to see a Haylifter the sow went to Laings Boar 28 " 30 a fine day I was down to Aberfoyle to the Councill for the statute labour Papers " 31 a fine day dull and light Showrs we cleaned up a load of fall Wheat 42 B 4 lb finished Ploughing the Turnip land June 1 a fine day soft in the morning a fine light rain 2 it rained all forenoon not very heavy this is the fast day we were at the Church 1887 June 3 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 41 B 55 lb at Goldies it weighed 61 lb to the Bushel got 86 cts per B $36.05 I went to Aberfoyle Hall to a meeting of the Directors of the Insurance Company about Andersons Fire " 4 very warm was at the Church planted some Cabeg & tomatoes �" 6 this is a very fine growing day warm and showery Robert James went to Guelph for a load of lumber for James Hume " 7 a fine day Mr & Mrs Gilfillian was here on a vist the Boys are ploughing the Summerfallow " 8 this is a fine day went in to Guelph with Lizzie " 11 this day is very warm went in to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 B 30 lb at home 40 B 15 lb at Goldies weighed 61lb got 86 cts Bushel $34 61 " 15 we have very warm and dry weather I went in to Guelph for a horse Ball for fannie she is not well her leg is greatly swelled working Statute labour " 16 very warm working Statute labour finished Sowing turnips comenced yesterday 17 I got Rock shod at Bickleys a fine showr in the evening 18 a fine warm day I went to Guelph with Lizzie in the afternoon finished Sowing the turnips 4 achers 8 lb 20 very warm we went to Rockwood with the wool fine wool 1 flees 7 lb at 28 cts coarse 43 lb at 24 cts matted 48 lb 1887 June 20 matted wool 48 1/2 lb docked 6 1/2 lb 42 lb at 24 cts we got trade for it cloth and yarn $22.48 " 21 this is a fine day had a very heavy rain at noon I barganed wit George Haining for a Binder to give $110 and the old reaper [blank space] this is the Queens Jubelee " 22 I went down to Morriston got a shoe removed on Jennie at Taylors She was very lame a heavy rain at night 23 this day is dull some Showrs we went up to Margarets " 24 this is a fine cool day the Examination and Picknick " 25 this is a fine day we went down to Gilfillians "27 a very warm day pulling Stones �" 29 very warm and dry comenced to cutt the hay " 30 I went to Guelph and the College with Lizzie and Maggie Murray to the Closing exercize July 1 this is very warm and dry weather the thermomiter as high as 96 in the Shade 120 in the Sun " 2 finished hauling in the hay in the back field 8 big loads part of the field is very light good hay " 4 the weather is very dry and warm Robert J cutting hay Donald is putting Paris green on the Potatoes William Patterson and Peter Dunbar of Guelph was valueing the railroad land 1887 July 6 I went in to Guelph with Lizzie it is the fair " 7 I went in to Guelph with Mother She lost a Shawl " 8 very hot dry weather we finished hauling in the hay {blank space} loads some of it was a very good crop some light it is fine quality mostly timothy " 9 Robert James set up the potatoes I went down to Moriston in the evening about a Binder " 11 we went down to Shaw Station for a Patterson Binder we bought from George Henning " 12 got the Binder Sett in order and started to cutt the Barley it is a very fine crop " 14 we comenced to cutt the Wheat it is very heavy a lott of it laid down and some rusted where down " 16 this is a terible hott day they say it is the hottest day for the last forty years as high as 106 in the Shade a terable hott wind I went down to Morriston for the Buggie wheels to Campbels " 18 finished cutting the fall wheat " 15 hauled in the Barley that is cutt 5 loads big " 19 hauling in wheat �" 20 I went in to Guelph Bought 10 Bushels of Oats at Hewrs paid 35 cts per B " 21 we had a fine Showr got the most of the Wheat in 1887 July 22 this day is dull in the Morning the Boys are thining the turnips " 23 the Boys finished thining the turnips they took in a load of fall wheat and a load raikns " 25 cutt the Spring Wheat and Started to pull peas " 26 Robert James is cutting the Barley back " 27 very dry warm weather finished cutting the Barley and hauled in 3 loads Mr and Mrs Amos was here last night on a visit from Galt " 28 comenced to cutt the Oats and a finished hauling in Barley 15 loads hauled in 2 loads of Peas " 29 finished cutting the Oats in the field next the Orchard and finished raiking the Barley land " 30 this day is dull and some sprinkles of rain did not wet the dust I went down to Bickleys with old wagon wheels and the raik wheels to get sett I went up to the Creamery to a meeting of the comittiee August 1 finished cutting the Oats in the fields at the Con I went down for wheels hauled in the spring Wheat 2 loads and 3 loads of Oats " 2 terable dry hot weather hauled in 6 loads of Oats and 2 loads of Peas " 3 cutt the Oats and Peas in the back field next archies 1887 Aug 4 terable hott dry weather it has ben extremly hott and dry for a long time every thing is dried up hauled in the Oats and Peas at the back field got all in that is cutt we have some late Oats and Peas to cutt yet �" 5 very hott till about 4 Oclock then there was a terable thunder storm wind and rain " 6 we went to Guelph the boys were fixing fences and cleaning turnips " 9 fine weather the Boys are ploughing the Summerfallow " 10 a fine day dull I went in with Lizzie to Guelph she went to Galt I was down to Aberfoyle at the Scott Act triall of Singular " 11 this is a fine rain this Morning cutt Oats " 12 a fine day Pulled Peas in the little field at the creek " 13 I went in to Guelph to meet Lizzie from Galt " 15 the weather is very warm and dry again the Boys are hauling in Peas I went in to Guelph with D. Atckinson about the Railroad " 16 a fine day very dry and warm got all the Oats in 15 load 17 this is a fine day dull a fine rain in the evening we cleaned up a load of spring wheat 18 bag it is 2 years old 1887 August 20 a fine day we went to Guelph had 2 bags of apples got 50 cts per B bought 2 knives for strawcutter paid $3.50 " 22 this is a fine day Brother John and our Mary and her childe arived here from California " 23 a fine day we went in to Guelph a load of Spring wheat two years old it was not very good it weighed 55 lb per B got 67 cents per B 28 Bushels 9 lb at home 28 B at Guelph we bought 16 Bushels of Clawson wheat from James Aikens Paid 80 cts per B " 25 the weather is cool at nights we went up to Guelph with Brother John and the Girls I was at a Meeting of the Creamery Committee " 26 this is a fine day cool I wrote a letter and sent it away to Toronto to the Hon A M Ross about the Creamery " 29 fine warm weather got all the fallow ready to sow �" 30 comenced to sow the wheat sowed 8 Bushels " 31 the weather is very dry and warm the weather is very warm we finished sowing the wheat 16 1/2 Bushels by measuer 11 acres it weighed 62 lb to the Bushel Sept 1 I went down to Morriston Paid George Haning $110 for a Patterson Binder I gave home the old reaper for $25 I paid him $6 75 for Binding twine 1887 Sept 1 I got Doll shod at Taylors in the front feet new " 3 I went in to Guelph had 3 bags of apples sold them for 50 cts per bag Edward went up to Robert Amos{small superscript} for the loan of Some Oats 4 bags 303 lb bag and all 8 B 26 lb " 5 very dry warm weather we cutt some wod for the enjin " 7 a fine day in the morning got very windy in the afternoon " 8 a fine day I went in to Guelph to see Guthrie about Mrs Blacks Affairs " 9 this day is cool it rained in the afternoon I was down to Aberfoyle to the Divission Court I sued John Dougles for $8 the price of hauling 20 cords of firewood for Mrs Black it was not settled Robert Orr came over from Waterloo with Mary " 10 a fine day Edward, Mary & Lizzie went in to Guelph to Barnums Show " 12 I went in to Guelph to get 20 Dolars out of the Bank " 13 we had a fine rain this morning I went in to Guelph with Robert James and Lizzie to go to the Toronto show 14 I went in to Guelph in the evening for Robert & Lizzie the Sow pigid She has 8 pigs all smart " 15 Edward went in to Guelph for 500 lb of Bran paid $3.25 " 16 a fine day I went in to Guelph to see Brother John " 19 I went in to Guelph for Mary �1887 Sept 20 this is fine dry weather we were thrashing today we had Peter Humes steamer thrashed Wheat & Peas " 21 finished thrashing I settled with the railroad Company for the right of way for the railroad through this farm was paid $75 per Acre $973.25 " 22 we went in to Guelph to the Exibition " 24 we went in to Guelph with Mother & Mary " 27 the weather is cool frosty at night Brother John and Susan went to Guelph Edward went to the Aberfoyle mill with 4 bags of Peas to chopp and a wheel to sett "26 there was one of the Calves died this morning it was cutt " 29 this is a fine day very dry Prayer meeting here at 2 Oclock " 30 this day is very dark and foggie we went in to Guelph with Brother John and Mary they started away home to California they have ben here Since the 22nd of August they went on the 3 Oclock train Oct 1 this is a fine day some Showers in the afternoon I went down to Morriston I paid the Blacksmith for Setting the Buggy tires in July " 3 this day is Showery Robert James went to work with the team on the railroad afternoon 3 hours " 4 this forenoon is wett I went to Guelph with John Little he went down to Toronto to th College I got some Shorts 1887 Ocotober 5 this is a fine day we were at the Puslinch Show 6 this day is dull I went down to Aberfoyle " 7 this forenoon is very wett rained all forenoon �" 8 this is a fine day " 10 this forenoon is light Showers cool in the afternoon I went down to Moriston Settled up with Mr Morriston with regard to a subscription for Election expenses " 12 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with some Butter and eggs 25 cts for Butter 20 cts for eggs I paid Mr McMillan $29 85 for Election expenses for the Guthrie election " 13 a fine day but frosty in the Morning it is the fast day " 14 I went up to the Arkell Mill with a grist of wheat 11B 7 lb 480 lb flour " 15 this is a fine day frost in the morning we comenced to take up the potatoes " 16 this is the Sacrament Sabeth a fine day " 17 this is a fine warm day got up the most of the Potatoes " 18 this is a fine warm day they they finished taking up the Potatoes they are a fine crop thin but very large Something over 3 loads cleaned up a load of Barley " 19 this is a fine warm day the road are very good we went to Guelph a load of Barley 46 B 22 lb at home 46 B at McReas got 60 cts $27.60 1887 Oct 21 this forenoon is wett got very cold neare night we cleaned up a load of Barley " 22 this day is raw and cold we went to Guelph Edward had a load of Barley got 70 cts 52 B 17 lb at home 51 B 42 lb at McKenzies in Guelph $36 31 we Bought a cloack for Lizzie at Littles Paid $31 for it and a Cap Edward went to the Aberfoyle Mill for some chop " 23 cold and wett in the afternoon the gound was white with Snow all day yesterday " 24 this day is cold Showers of Snow ocationaly " 25 a fine day but cold the Boys comenced to top the turnips " 26 a fine day hauling in turnips " 27 a fine warm day hauling in turnips wagon and the cart �" 28 this is a fine day for the turnips I went to Bickleys with the wagon to get the axeltree mendid Robert brock it on the railroad the iron axeltree and a new reach " 29 this morning was fine and warm but it got very cold before noon hard frost before night " 30 it is very cold hard frost " 31 this is a very fine day Edward went to A McIntyres with the axeltree of Christs wagon Robert brock it on the railroad on saturday Nov 1 Edward went down to Aberfoyle for Christs wagon 1887 Nov 1 there was seven men came here to board for a few days they are going to drive piles on the railroad at the creek " 2 this is very fine weather we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 21 bags 50 B 34 at home 50 B 24 lb at Guelph at McKenzies got 75 cts per Bushel " 3 this is a fine day Edward went to the Aberfoyle mill with 7 bags to chopp killed 3 pigs " 4 this day cold and windy but dry cleaned a load of Barley finished hauling in the turnips over 60 loads 50 of swedes 10 greaystone the piledrivers left afternoon they are to pay $11 5 for board and hay " 5 this is a very fine day we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 29 B 24 lb at 78 cts per B 19 B at 60 cts $34 41 " 6 this is a fine warm day we were at Church " 7 this is a fine day Donald started to Plough the big flatt field the second time " 8 this day very dry Margaret & Robert George was down " 9 a fine day but dry and cold east wind " 12 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with John Little and Susan to the Doctor with her finger I got my watch I got it cleaned at Pringels paid $1 �" 14 this day is dull it rained some in the afternoon Donald finished Ploughing at the big flatt field the second time 1887 Nov 15 this is fine mild soft weather Robert James finished working on the Railroad Mr & Mrs Buchanan was over here on a visit Donald is Ploughing the turnip land " 16 this is a very fine day I was over to Donald Momas Sale Robert James went in to Guelph with a load of wheat 41 Bushels at home 40 B 55 lb at Guelph its weight is 60lb to the B we got 79 cts per B $32.32 " 17 this is a fine day but got very cold I was at the Church it is Thanksgiving day Robert James got his Pay for the Month of October on the Railroad $67 50 " 18 this is a fine day cold in the morning a little snow last night the Boys are Ploughing the Turnip land 19 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with Susan " 21 this day is some cold the ground is white with Snow the Boys are hauling in the Straw Stack " 22 this is a very fine day I took the wagon down to McIntyres to get fixed " 23 this day is dull it looks like a thaw but a fine day " 24 this day is dull look like a storm of Snow " 25 this day is dull and very misty it is getting very Soft looks like rain we killed a hiffer today " 26 this day is dull and Soft it rained in the afternoon we went in to Guelph with a hind quarter of beef got $5.50 per 100 lb $8.47 a hide 6 cts per lb $4 2 sheep scins $1.50 1887 Nov 28 this day is raw and cold we had heavy rain last night then turned to snow there is over 6 inshes of snow but the ground is very soft below I was down to Moriston with edward " 29 this is a fine clear day but cold and frosty �" 26 I bought a Silver Watch for Robert James at Pringles Guelph Paid $25 it is warranted " 30 this is a fine clear day but very frosty we killed 4 Small pigs that we bought from Tom Dunn in summer Dec 1 this is a fine day but frosty we went to Guelph with three little Pigs they weighed at home 111 lb 117 lb 117 they weighed in Guelph at McKenzies 109 " 114 " 115 lb got $6.5/100 per 100 lb $20.8 " 3 this is a fine mild day Some Snow last night we went in to Guelph I with the Buggie and Robert J with the wagon with a load of wheat 38 Bushels 10 lb at home {blank space} got 80 cts per B Donald Bell left today I paid him all his wages $127.50 for 7 1/2 months at 17$ per m the Comercial Hotel Guelph was Burned this morning " 4 this day is soft rained all day the snow is all gone " 7 we have had fine mild weather this week the roads are hard 10 this day is soft and wett rained a good deal 1887 Dec 12 this day is cold and frosty it was very soft yesterday but it is a fine day I went down to Moriston to the Doctor with Edward Robert James got badly hurt today on the Railroad he fill off the cart " 13 a fine day the ground is hard no snow " 14 this is a very fine day I went to Guelph got $11.50 for Board for the Pile Drivers from Mr Booth " 15 a fine day a little soft we went to Guelph with a heiffer Sold her for $31 very low the Cattle is low " 16 I went down to Aberfoyle with William Black from Kansas " 17 I went in to Guelph with Robert James to Doctor Orton we got his Railroad Pay $32.38 $99.85 in all �" 21 we had a little snow last night this is a fine day we have had fine weather lately the roads are fine wheeling Edward went to the Aberfoyle mill with 9 bags to Chopp " 22 this day is cold windy with a little snow " 23 we went in to Guelph with John Little he went up to Sarnia Donald Bell came up from Milton " 26 this is a fine day we went up to Margarets with the Cutter poor Sleighing to the Christmas Dinner " 27 this is a fine mild Donald Bell went down to Milton I paid Peter Hume $16 for thrashing 1887 Dec 27 the Sow went to Kitchins Boar " 28 this is a very Stormy day it Snowed a good bit this morning then got very windy with showers of Snow got cold we went over to Alexander Lamonts to George Grigors Wedding he got Married to Amley Janet Lamont " 29 this is a very cold day very windy out of the North " 30 this is a fine day I went down to Aberfoyle with the Cutter to get fixed to McIntyres " 31 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph I put $100 in the Bank in Lizzies name belonging to Donald Bell I bought a turky from I Hewr paid $1.25 50 lb flour for Susan paid $1.20 For more information on Duncan MacFarlane, 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. 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Title A name given to the resource Duncan MacFarlane Diary & Transcription, 1885-1887 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Duncan MacFarlane Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Collection 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, Wellington County, Puslinch Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1885 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Duncan MacFarlane Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript and Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Duncan MacFarlane (1818-1892) 1885-1887 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers 1884 Dec 29 I was nominated for Reeve and Dep Reeve but I would not stand I have retired from the Council it is nineteen years Since I entered the Council " 31 the weather is very soft it rained some this morning the roads are muddy I sent away Annies bracelates to Mary to California 1885 January 1 this morning is cold and frosty it was very windy and cold all night it is calmer now a little snow this day is very quite we are at home " 2 this day is clear and cold " 3 this day is very cold I went in to Guelph with Some butter got 18 cts per lb " 5 this is a very fine day I went down to Morriston I paid the Doctor Crmock his bill $4 for one visit " 6 this day is Soft it rained in the forenoon but it cleared up in the afternoon the roads are Soft " 7 this is a fine day it was windy in the morning and frosty the roads are bad in the morning we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 Bushels 35 lb at 78 cents come to $31.66 it weighed 63 lb to the Bushel I paid a $100 to David Sticton on a note 1885 Jan 7 I sent $112 by expres to Mrs D Stewart to Port Huron being the interest on a debenture that is in the Bank " 8 this is a fine mild day we got a letter from George from Manitoba his wife had a son on December the 31st �" 10 it is colder today it has ben very mild for a few days Robert J and Elizabeth went up to Robert Amoses " 12 it rained a lot last night and this morning it got very cold before night John Gilchrist went up to the mill with 11 bags to chop Peas & Oats Duncan came home 13 this day has ben very cold and frosty Duncan and Me went down to Aberfoyle I was at the insurance Annual meeting I was Elected as President then we went Singulars Hotell to a publick Dinner given to me on my retirement from the Council there was a big crowd 14 this is a fine day but cold I was at home all day I sold 3 sheep to christ Little for $15 50 "15 this is a fine I went to Guelph to the railroad station to see about an overcharge on freight from California I sent a letter with all the receipts to Brother John to Cali " 17 this day is very Stormy and cold I was at home not very well we sent some papers to several friends 1885 January 19 this day is very cold very keen frost " 20 this is a very cold day it has ben very cold for 5 days the thermomiter has be about 8 or 10 degrs below zero the most of the time I was fixing the clock today " 21 this is a very cold day and stormy I went over to Waterloo to get a new Spurr wheel for the horse powr I paid $5 for the wheel and a new pin I got to Waterloo at 1 Oclock started home a half past 4 Oclock got home at 10 Oclock PM " 22 this day is cold Mr & Mrs James Laidlaw MPP was down here on a visit the sleighing is good " 23 this day is not so cold I went down to Aberfoyle to the Blacksmith shop to get some fixing for the horsepowr " 24 this day is milder it snowed some we went to Guelph with 5 bags of apples N Spys got 80 cts per bag and some butter " 26 this is a very cold stormy day high wind �" 27 this day is very cold keen frost about 20 below zero we cleaned up a grist of wheat 11 1/2 Bushels " 28 this day is very cold I went up to the Mill with a grist of 11 1/2 Bushels got 485 lb of flour 68 Bran 64 lb short 42 lb to the Bushel I went to Guelph with the watter tank to get made water tight it belongs to the Creamiry 1885 Jan 29 this day extremely cold I have ben at home writting a letter to our John " 30 this day is not so cold still it is frosty I was at the church meeting " 31 this is a fine day we were cutting some straw Feb 1 this day is cold and stormy " 2 this is a very cold frosty day we cleaned up a load of fall wheat 42 Bushels 50 lb " 3 this is a fine day not so cold I was down to Mr Leslies sale I paid Scott for a whip 75 cts " 4 this morning is very heavy white frost it got very mild through the day I went to Guelph with a load of wheat 42. Bushels 45 lb got 83 cts per B its weight is 63 lb to the Bushel I bought 100 lb of Oat Meal paid $2.25 a halter 30 cts steel 25 cts " 5 this is a fine day but cold we went down to Gilfillans and to Donald Stewarts Sale " 6 this is a very cold day keen frost 20 degrees below zero I went up to the Mill with 17 bags to chopp 6 of Oats and 11 Peas & Oats " 7 this day is not so cold John Gilchrist and Robert in cutting wood I was mending Shoes " 8 this is a fine day we were at the Church 1885 Feb 9 this is a very Stormy day it snowed and blowed from the east then rained at night we cleaned up 18 bags of wheat �" 10 this is day is very cold it rained last night then cleared up got very cold and windy and continued very cold all day " 11 this is a terible cold day the thermomiter has ben rangeing between 10 and 25 all day below zero " 14 this day is clear and frosty but is a fine winter day it has ben very severe cold weather every day this week the thermomiter below zero every day sometimes 35 degrs below we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 18 bags 43 Bushels 20 lb got 82 cts per B it weighed 62 lb to the Bushel $35.52 " 16 this is a fine day we had a fall of snow this morning before daylight we cleaned up a load of Wheat " 17 this is a very extreem cold the thermomiter 21 below zero " 18 this is a fine day but very cold we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 43 Bushels 30 lb got 81 cts per Bushel $35 25 Paid James Watt for the horse $10 " 19 was at the Post office Lizzie got a letter from Mary and one from Georges Mary I got a shoe on Prince at McGibben " 20 this day is cold Mother went up to Margarets after 10 Oclock at night Margaret is sick 1885 Feb 21 this is a fine day but very cold we cutt the Peas in the forenoon had James Laing and H Gilchrist I went to Cathrin Kerrs funeral in the afternoon John Gilchrist left tonight he has ben here three months at $13 50 per month $ 40 50 " 23 this is a fine day but cold I went up to Margarets she had a young Daughter on Saturday the 21st I had the Black colt to the ferrier she scours " 20 Mr Leagate got 32 Bushels 44 lb of Barley at 67 cts per B " 24 this is a very fine day not so cold as it has ben it has ben extreemly cold since the first of January nearly all the time exept a very few days �" 28 this is a fine day milde I went to Guelph with 4 bags of apples got $1 a bag for 3 bags of Spys 80 cts for russets 9 bags of Potatoes got 40 cts per bag bought some sole leather paid 31 cts per lb $ 1.95 March 2 this day is cold John Little was down from Bells corners he went up today we was up to Robert Amoss there little Baby Died yesterday it was Buried today it was 8 days old " 3 I was at John Laings Sale in the afternoon " 4 this is a fine day I was up to Guelph fair I took up 8 bags to choop to the arkel Mill " 5 a fine day was out to Aberfoyl to a meeting in the evening about the creamery 1885 March 6 we have very fine weather now Mother got home from Margarets " 7 this is a fine day but frosty the sun is strong but a cold air " 9 this was a fine clear frosty morning the thermomiter below zero but it soon darkened up and got very stormy all afternoon snowed and blowed we had 3 lambs yesterday one died the other two is weak " 10 this was a fine clear day but very frosty " 11 this day was clear but very cold the thermomiter was 10 below zero we went down to Morriston with Edward to the Doctor I went down to Leslies about papers belonging to cementry " 12 this is a very cold day Mother and me went to Guelph and over to Mr Lennies we did not stop not at home " 13 this day has ben very cold in the morning " 16 yesterday was a very stormy day it snowed and blowed nearly all day and the night before this day has ben very cold I was over to Peter McFarlanes Sale " 17 this day is clear but very cold the thermomiter was down to about 20 below zero cold all day �" 18 this day was very cold in the morning but it got some warmer with a little snow in the afternoon March 18 I went to Guelph with some old iron 375 lb sold it for 60 cts per 100 lb in trade I bought 1/2 Bushel of Clover Paid $ 3 1/4 for it 1/2 Bushel timothy seed Paid $1 1/4 for it " 20 this is a very cold stormy day in the forenoon we went out to Aberfoyle to the Farmers Club Seed Show we had Wheat Barly and Potatoes we got the first Prize for Barley third for Potatoes nothing for Wheat I sold the Wheat 10 Bushels 28 lb to James Cruthers for 83 cts per Bushel I got $3 for Prizes " 21 this is a very cold day thermomiter 20 below " 24 this is a very stormy day snowing and blowing all the forenoon Evan McDonalds son came down for some Seed Barley 30 Bushels he paid 67 cents per Bushel $ 20.10 " 25 a very cold day we went in to the Easter fair Robert Amos came down for Some Seed wheat he got 10 Bushels for himself and 12 for Mr Leagate at 85 cts per Bushel " 28 this day is more milder than it has ben for some time we went to Guelph with 10 Bags of Potatoes Sold them for 45 cts per Bag 3 bags Appls one bag at 90 cts 2 at 80 cts they were some frozen 30 stormy snowed a good deal 1885 March 30 Ted Doughty Comenced to work he has hired with me for 7 months at $130 " 31 stormy in the forenoon fine in the afternoon I was at a meeting at the Church about the Burying ground April 1 this is a fine day but cold air we have had a very cold winter we have plenty of sleighing in the country but not in the Town we went to Guelph with Duncan he went away home to Manitoba " 2 this day is raw and dull cold in the morning and some rain and frezing in the afternoon voting on the Scott Act it was carried �" 3 this has ben a very stormy day it rained last night and freezed then snowed and blowed all day Robert James went to Christ Littles to kill pigs " 4 this is a fine day but very cold the sleighing is good in the forenoon I went in to Guelph and deposited some money of Mrs Stewarts in the Bank and renewed her debenture I paid Duncan Gilchrist for 2 sows at the Boar $2 " 6 this is a fine day the sleighing is done on the Brock road 1885 April 7 a fine morning but frosty it rained in the afternoon we sawed our firewood in the forenoon about 12 cord " 8 this is a very cold day it was soft and wett till after daylight then the wind got up and started to frezze and it has ben very cold they were at Murray sawing wood Robert James and Ted I wrote a letter to Mary " 9 this is a fine clear day we went over to visit Duncan Morrison he is very Sick we called to see Archabald McKenzies folks " 10 a fine day the Boys are hauling in the wood to the shed " 11 this day is cold and stormy more snow out of the east Robert James and myself went down to Moriston with the Cariage we had 18 Doz of eags got 14 cts per Doz 6 lb Butter 16 cts per lb we Bought a suit of cloths for Robert I paid $ 7 75 a hat $2 50 got a letter from Duncan from Manitoba " 13 this is a very cold stormy day blowed and snowed all day Ted is getting some ceader out of the swamp " 16 this is a fine day but a cold air I went to Mr Watts Funeral that is Dr McKays father in law he was taken to the Guelph Station to go to Toronto I left Mothers Gold Watch at Saveghs 17 this is a fine day hard frost at nights 1885 �April 18 this is fine clear day it is hard frost at nights Robert went to Guelph with 2 Calves sold to Christ Little to go to Buffalo sold for $6 20 this is a fine warm day we had a Meeting of the Directors of the Insurance Company 21 a very warm day I went to Guelph with Lizie had some eggs got 14 cts " 23 we have fine warm weather the Boys picked the stones of the Oarcherd they got in the last of the turnip pit they were badly frozen had to throw a lot out we were at Duncan Morrisons Funeral got a letter from Brother John ' 24 very warm we comenced to Plough the turnip land Bill Johnstone got 10 Bushels 20 lb of Spry Wheat Paid $1 per B 25 a fine day a little white frost in the morning we went to Guelph with 14 bags of Potatoes got 35 cts per Bag 3 bags russet apples got 75 cts per B eggs 12 cts every thing is very low we brought home 2050 lb salt paid $4 1/2 per ton 26 we had a very heavy rain last night and this morning " 27 this is a fine day a little cooler a little frost in the morning I will send a letter to John D 1885 April 28 this is very cold and stormy cold rain from the east then snowed and got very cold I was at James McLarens Sale " 29 this is a very cold morning hard frost we cleaned up 10 Bushels of spring wheat for James Hume got $1 per Bushels 10 B 23 lb 30 a fine day but cold the Boys are harrowing and picking stones off the land for the spring wheat and Barley May 1 this day is raw and cold " 2 a fine day but cold we sowed the Spring wheat 10 1/2 Bushels and 2 Bushels Barley it got very cold before night and freezed hard " 4 this is a fine day but cold sowed 7 Bushels Barley I went up to Robert Mideltons with 12 Bags Potatoes sold them for 40 cts per Bag I got 121 lb of coarse shorts at the Mill I took up �the Carriage tounge to the shop to get a new bow on it paid $1.5 for fixing it Robert was harrowing the fall wheat it is killed some on the tops of the hills and in some of the hollows " 5 this is a fine growing day it rained in the forenoon and some light shours in the afternoon Robert Gangploughed some and harrowed and rolled the wheat Ted is ploughing for Peas we cleaned up a Grist of wheat 1885 May 6 this morning is soft it is showery in the morning we went to Guelph fair with a fat cow sold it for $35 Mrs Stewart come over from Port Huron on a visit we met her at the Station we bought Edward a new Suit of close at Williamsons paid $7.75 hat and other fixings $10 in all with 2 pair of overals " 8 this day is very cold we finished Sowing the Barley 18 Bushels we filled up 10 bags of Potatoes " 9 this morning the ground is white with snow it was cold and snow showers all day we went to Guelph a grist of wheat to Presents Mill 14 Bushels 30 lb exchanged it for roller flour got 39 lb to the Busher it weighed 63 lb got 568 lb of flour with Bran and shorts we had 10 Bags of Potatoes got 37 1/2 cts per Bag " 10 we went over to See William Gilfillian he is Sick " 11 this morning is cold we have had very cold weather this spring there is no groth it turned out a fine day in the afternoon we sowed a Bag of Oats I sowed the Seed Onions and some Beets in the Garden James Evens has ben two day diging the garden paid 75 cts per day 1885 May 12 this is a fine day frost in the morning sowed 5 bushels of Oats and some Peas 13 this is a fine warm day Ted sowed Some Peas 16 Bushe Robert James went up to the Mill with 12 bags to chop 7 bags of Peas and Oats and 5 bags of Oats we lost 30 lb and paid toll I was down to Moriston " 15 this is a fine day but cold frost at night Ted Sowed a bag of Peas Sowed 18 Bushels in all Sowed 2 bags of Oats �" 16 this is a fine the Boys comenced to Plough the flatts " 18 this is a fine warm day it is very warm comenced to Sow oats in the flatt field in this side of the creek " 19 this day is very warm things is growing fine I went to Guelph for a Bushel of timothy seed Paid $ 1 75 finished sowing the oats in the big field this side of the creek " 20 this day is very warm finished sedding sowed 40 Bushells of oats 18 of Peas 18 of Barley 10 1/2 Wheat " 21 a fine day Ted is hauling out Dung " 22 this is a fine growing day we had a fine warm rain " 23 this day is dull and warm I went to Guelph " 25 a fine day we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} to see them Ted went home and brought home his colt to Pasture he is going to Pasture it here all sumer 1885 May 26 this is a fine day cool in the morning sowed Some corn for feed spreed the Dung for the Potatoes " 27 this is a very fine day we were planting Potatoes " 28 this is a fine day but cool in the morning we finished Planting the Potatoes we planted 25 Bushels we washed the Sheep in the afternoon 42 we have only 18 lambs we have lost a great lot I sold the old ram to David King for $4 he has not ben doing well for a long time " 29 this is a fine day the men is hauling out manure for the turnips I was pruning the apple trees " 30 this is a wett day it has ben raining all forenoon June 2 this is a fine warm growing day the Boys are Ploughing the turnipland we Sold the horse Prince to the old jew and Palmer for $151 " 3 this is a fine warm day I went to Guelph with the Horse Prince it is the fair day �4 this is a fine day but soft in the morning I was at the Church this is the fast day " 5 we had a very heavy rain last night I went over to Mr Thomas Nassagaweya and got in a lower sett of teeth Paid $13 we clipped a lott of the sheep after we came home " 6 we finnished Shearing the Sheep 42 we went to church 1885 June 7 this is a fine day it is the Sacrament Sabath we were at the church a great thunder storm at night " 8 this day is a cold windy day Ted comenced to Plough the Summerfallow " 9 a fine day but cool I fixed up the wool 42 fleeces " 10 this is a fine warm day I went to the mill at Arkell with a bag of Peas to choop for the {ink smudge} {calfies} " 13 this is a fine day there was a light showr in the forenoon we went to Guelph with Some wool 99 lb long wool at 17 1/2 cts per lb 14 lb short at 22 cts $ 20. 28 1/2 10 bags potatoes 6 bags at 25 cts per B 4 bags for 75 cts for the 4 bags cheap we took home Some Salt and Plaster for the turnips Elizabeth went to the Lake to a Picknick 16 a fine day we went to Guelph with 3 stears that we Sold to Lightfoot two of them weighed 2560 lb at $5 1/4 one at 1185 lb at $5 come to $193.65 we bought a bundle of barb wire 115 lb at 6 1/4 cts $7.19 " 19 this is fine weather we comenced to Sow the turnips we went down to Gilfillians " 20 fine day untill the evening then it rained a lott I was out to the Townhall at Aberfoyle to a Magestrates cort about Hoggs horses " 22 finished sowing the turnips 5 1/2 acres 1885 June 23 this day is very fine we have had a lott of rain lately we went down to McIntyre Mill for Some fencing lumber �" 24 got home the rest of the lumber " 25 a fine day we were putting up a barbwire fence along the lane near the old house " 26 this day is very warm and close like rain we went to Rockwood with some wool we sold 97 lb at 200 in trade for cloth we left 67 1/2 lb gross to spinn Ted finished hauling out dung for the Summerfallow 27 this is a warm day I went to Guelph I got home my Watch from Pringles he cleaned and put a new mainspring Paid $2 28 we had a terable storm of wind and rain just after we got home from Church " 30 this is a fine day I was up at the Agr Colledge to the closeing exercises July this is a fine cool day we were up to Guelph to the Calidonians games " 2 we went up to Guelph with Mrs Stewart she went home to Port Huron " 3 we had a great rain I was out to Aberfoyle to a meeting of the Show Directors Gillfillian was here 1885 July 6 this is a very warm day Ted was diging post holes David McFarlane and wife was here on a visit June 29 Fannie the mare foled July 3rd it Died " 7 Ted finished putting in the posts along the sigeline " 8 w " 9 we comenced to cutt the hay in the oarchard Ted brock 2 gards of the mower I had to go to Guelph for some Mrs Stewart went away home to port Huron we went to Guelph with her went yesterday " 10 we finished cutting the Hay in the Oarchard " 13 we got in 3 loads of hay the we had a heavy shour about 3 oclock we cleaned up a load of wheat to sell �" 14 we had a great thunder storm and rain last night or this morning about one oclock we went up to Margarets today and brought Janet down " 16 this is a fine day but very hot and sultry we were at William Blacks Funeral we got in all the hay in the orchard 7 loads it was a heavy crop we had Alec Donald helping this afternoon " 18 I went to Guelph I had 4 bags of Potatoes Sold them for 25 cts per Bag halled in some hay " 21 finished cutting the hay and hauled in 4 loads we had Jim Golightly helping yesterday afternoon 1885 July 22 we have had fine weather for a week we got all the hay in 22 loads of good hay some of it was a good crop and some very light back about the creek " 24 the weather is very warm Robert Amos and Margaret and Mr & Mrs Amos from Galt came here on a visit " 29 this day is very warm we went to Guelph with some eggs the Amoss went home " 27 we have fine weather we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 38 Bushels 30 lb got 86 cts per B $ 33.11 Bought a Steel Barley fork paid a Dolar Ted Doughty went home in the evening his Mother Died today " 28 this day is very warm we had Some rain in the evening Mr Stirton came down here from Guelph to see us John Little went away home this afternoon he was down 29 this day is very warm we comenced to cutt the Barley we went to Hugh McNaughtons funeral in the afternoon " 30 this is a very warm day the thermomiter sood 110 in the Sun 95 in the shade we cutt some Bailey it is bad to cutt it is bad lodged we comenced to cutt the Wheat after dinner 1885 July 30 Ted Doughty came home in the afternoon about 3 oclock we had Ronald McLeod hired and Andrew Little from 10 Oclock Edward drives the reaper �" 31 this day is very warm 110 in the Sun Aug 1 not so hot today we got all the big field of fall wheat cutt and Some more Barley we hauled in 3 loads " 3 this morning is very wett rain from the east we have had a terable storm of wind and rain it has laid the oats down bad " 4 this day is dull and Showrey we went to Guelph " 5 this day is cool in the morning we cut the wheat in the little field at the concession finished then finished cutting the Barley " 6 this is a fine day we were hauling in the Barley finnished the field at the old roothouse we have had Ronald McLeod for 5 day paid him $1 1/2 per day $7.50 I hired Andrew Little for a Month in harvest for $30 he comenced to work Monday the 3rd at 10 oclock " 7 this is a fine we hauled in barley got it all in 22 loads it was a very heavy crop " 8 a fine day but looks like rain we comenced to haul in the Wheat 13 loads 1885 Aug 10 this day is very warm and cloce we had rain yesterday forenoon the boys comenced to clean the turnips the second time " 11 this is a fine day very warm I went up to Guelph and Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} finished hauling in the fall wheat all but the raikings " 12 a fine warm day the boys is at the turnips Robert is gangploughing we got in the wheat raikings 2 loads we had 25 loads " 13 this is a fine day we comenced to cut the Spring wheat in the afternoon " 14 we had a heavy rain throug the night Ted and Robert James was at Laings thrashing today I went up to Caulfields Mill for a grist 9 B 10 lb got 298 lb of flour only 33 lb to the Bushel good fall wheat weighed 60 lb to the Bushel 15 a fine day we finished cutting the wheat it is a very heavy crop Ted took his colt away home it has ben Pastureing here since the 25th of may 3 months except 10 days �" 17 the Boys comenced to pull the Peas Andrew was off the forenoon he was not well " 18 the Boys are pulling peas 1885 Aug 19 this is a fine cool day we had some rain last night with a great deal of lightning and a thunder we were comeing in from Aberfoyle at the time after dark Robert James is at Flimings thrashing the men is at the Peas " 20 this is a fine day Andrew Little had to quit work this morning he is not well " 21 this morning is showrey we were thrashing we had Grants steam thrasher they were stoped several times with the rain they thrashed 500 Bushels of Barley off 8 1/2 acres 180 Bushels of Democrate Wheat " 22 this is a fine day we went to Guelph the Boys finished pulling the Peas and got one load in " 24 this day is wett Showery in the forenoon the men is hauling out dung to the Summerfallow Andrew Little comenced to work this Morning " 25 this day cleared up in the afternoon it was dull in the morning we hauled in 8 loads of spring wheat " 26 this is a fine day but cold we hauled in 4 loads of Wheat 12 loads off 6 acres it was very heavy got in 8 loads of Peas Robert was at Murrays thrashing 1885 Aug 27 this is a fine day we finished hauling in the Peas 20 Loads we had to put 4 loads in a Stack " 28 this is a fine day we cutt Some oats " 29 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with a load wheat old 42 Bushels 6 lb got 86 cts per B �" 31 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 54 Bushel 25 lb Ted Started to Plough for fall wheat we went down to Aberfoyle to the Seed fair I bought 9 1/2 Bushels of Wheat from Joseph Little irish Joe paid 90 cts per Bushel Sept 1 we had a light Shower through the night we went to Guelph with 56 Bushels 32 lb of Barley " 2 we had a Shower last night we went to Guelph with 56 Bushels of Barley Fair day " 3 we had rain last night it is very cold there was some frost this morning we went to Guelph with 56 B 2 lb of Barley it is Fair " a fine day but dull at Guelph with 56 B 17 lb of Barley was at the Model Farm Sale 1885 Sept 5 this week has ben very dull and cold we cutt Some oats and hauled in 4 loads 6 this day is very cold we were at church " 7 this is a fine day comenced to Sow the fall wheat Sowed 5 acres " 8 finished Sowing the wheat in the field at the end of the Barn 15 1/2 Bushels of Clawson it comenced to rain about 11 Oclock it rained all afternoon out of the east " 9 this day is wet and showery " 10 this is a fine day the men is ploughing Robert J is at Gilchrists thrashing got a letter from Mary " 11 went to Guelph with a load of Barley 53 B 16 lb the Boys were at the Show " 12 we were at Guelph with Butter & eggs " 3 the Sow piged had 8 pigs " 13 this day is wett and showery " 14 this is a fine day Andrew Little came back in the forenoon he comenced to Cradle oats Ted is sowing wheat �" 15 this is a fine day we comenced with the reaper to cutt the Oats in the flatt fields Brother John came from California 1885 Sept 18 got the oats all cutt but a small corner " 19 Andrew Littles month is up I paid him $30 for a Month we went in to Guelph and up to Margarets with Brother John we have had fine weather this week " 21 this is a very fine day Ted finished cutting the Oats Uncle John & Lizzie went to Guelph " 22 we had a Small Shower in the morning we started to haull in the Oats 6 loads I went in to Guelph with Brother John and Lizzie they started for New York " 23 this day is very cold and windy we were hauling in the Oats " 25 this is a fine day we finished hauling in the Oats {blank space} loads we had to make a Stack " 26 this is a fine warm day we went to Guelph Brother John and Lizzie came home from New York they came on the evening train they were away since wednesday Tuesday " 28 the weather is very warm I went to Guelph in the afternoon with a bag of Barley to the Show I took a Grist of 5 bags of wheat 11 B 46 at home 11 B 40 at mill to Pips mill got 39 lb to the Bushel 455 lb 1885 Sept 29 we went to Guelph to the Show this day is very warm " 30 I went to Guelph to the Show and brought the Barley home I got the Second Prize for it Oct 1 we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 54 B 12 lb at home 53 B 36 lb at Guelph got 67 cts it was bright " 2 this morning is dull we went to Guelph with Brother John he started off home to California he has ben here sinch the 15th of september on a Visit " 3 we had some rain I went down to Morriston with the Buggie to get the wheels fixed �" 4 this day is very cold had some rain last night " 5 this day is cold and wett to Guelph with Susan and her children to the station she has ben down since Wednesday on a Visit " 6 this day is dull and cold the men is at Laings thrashing I started to pick the Apples in the Afternoon " 7 this is a fine day but cold I wento Guelph with Janet Amos then down to Aberfoyle to get tikets for the Show " 8 this day is dull and Soft it rained last night and showrey today we were at the Puslinch Show got the first prize for Barley and Potatoes " 9 this is a fine day Ted did not come home from the Show till noon they were at the Potatoes in the afternoon 1885 Oct 10 this is a fine a little frost in the morning the Boys finished taking up the Potatoes all except the Ploughing they a are pitted in the field they are bad with the rott I was at the Apples " 12 this is a fine day but threatening a storm we were at the apples Ted comenced to Plough " 13 this is a very wett day a great Storm of wind and rain from the East it knocked the Apples down of the trees " 14 this forenoon is wett it rained very heavy through the night the Boys ploughed in the affternoon I was putting the Polls on the wire fence and pulled some apples in the evening " 15 this is a fine day we were at the Church it the fast day " 16 this is a fine warm day we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat and Barley 25 B 25 lb wheat at 86 cts per B $ 21.79 17 B 34 lb and 2 B 8 lb Barley at 55 cts and 68 cts per B $11.19 " 17 a fine day we were at the Church the Boys were taking in the Potatoes from the Pits 3 loads �18 at the Church Sacrament Sabath a fine day " 19 this day is dull and cold we got in all the Potatoes 8 loads 1885 Oct 19 of good Potatoes and over one load of bad ones they are bad with the rot " 20 the boys are Ploughing the Potatoe land a fine day " 22 this is a fine day we finished gathering the apples they are a very poor crop only a very few trees well loadid very few winter apples the men is Ploughing 23 this has ben a very fine day Robert is at A McKenzies thrashing we cleaned up a load of Wheat "24 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 41 B 10 lb at home 41 B 5 lb at Goldies mill got 85 cts per Bushel $ 34.92 Jane had a young son last night " 26 this is a very fine day we were thrashing with Grants steam thrasher we thrashed 382 Bushels of Wheat 132 of spring some of it is Shrounk 250 of fall wheat very good and 100 of Oats 130 of Pea " 27 this is a fine morning untill noon then it rained all afternoon we thrashed 440 B of Oats 140 of Peas we thrashed all day 28 this day is very dull dark and foggie all day we went down to see Janes Baby we seperated the sheep " 29 this has ben a very wett day it has rained all day put the Pigs up to fatten 7 " 30 this is a dry day but dull and cold the Boys are topping the turnips I went to Morriston got a pair of halters $1 each 1885 Oct 31 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with Butter and eggs got 18 cts for Butter 20 cts for eggs the Boy got in 13 loads of turnips and harrowed up a lott �Nov 2 the weather is cold and and slight snow Shours it rained all yesterday afternoon we got in turnips 8 loads " 3 this day is dull and cold got in some turnips " 4 this is a fine morning till noon then it comenced to rain a little it rained nearly all afternoon lightly we were at the fair " 5 this morning is very dull ang foggie it comenced to rain after dinner and rained all affternoon we hauled in 4 loads of turnips in to a pitt in the forenoon " 6 dull and soft rained in the after noon " 7 dull and soft we went to Guelph I got 4 corner stone posts from D Kenady for our plot at the Cementry paid $6 for them it rained nearly all afternoon " 9 a fine day hauling in turnips " 10 a very fine day got in the most of the turnips I went down to the Graveyard with the stone posts " 11 this is a very fine day we hauled in 2 loads turnips finished them 76 loads they were a good crop I went to Arkell with the wagon to get it fixed 12 a fine day at the church Thanksgiving day 13 this morning is wett then got cold I went over to see Andrew McRobbie he is very sick 1885 Nov 14 this morning is cool with some snow we went to Guelph with some truck Edward went up for the wagon to Arkell we were getting it fixed " 16 this day is cool we have about 3 inches of snow I went down to Morriston for the Buggy I was getting it fixed at Hugh Campbles got 2 new rims and new tires and got it Painted it looks as good as new paid $17 50 " 17 this day is soft and warm we went to Guelph to see about some Silver ware �" 18 Robert James went up to the Mill with some stuff to chopp 10 bags of Peas & Oats 3 of Oats " 19 this is a very fine day I went to Wilsons Sale " 20 this day is cold and raw I was at M Holms Sale " 21 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with 13 bags of Potatoes got 60 cts per Bag 4 Bags of Apples got 60 cts " 24 Robert and Margaret Amos was down to see us " 26 a fine day we went to Guelph with Butter and eggs we got home some Picture frames 4 paid $ 3 a pair of boots for Janet Amos paid $1 75 ' 27 this is a fine day I was picking potatoes in the seller Christ Little took away 11 lambs paid $33 28 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with 13 bags Potatoes got 60 cts per Bags 4 bags appls 60 cts for 2 and 50 for 2 bought part Barl herring paid $ 3.70 1885 Dec 1 this is a fine day a little raw and cold in the afternoon we were at Andrew McCrobbies Funeral I have ben Acquainted with him Since the year 1834 in Dundas Robert Janes is ploughing " 2 this day is a little cold but the roads are very muddy we went to Rockwood to the woolen factory for yarn got 51 lb spun paid 15 cts per lb $7 65 got some wincy and yarn in all $9.62 then we went in to Guelph it is the fair lots of men ploughing " 3 a fine day but a little cold I was at a meeting of reformers at Aberfoyle hall " 4 this day is colder and a little drippel of snow Robert J is at Watts thrashing in the afternoon " 5 this is a terable Stormy day Snowed and blowed all day and very cold I went over to James Lairds to Insure his Buildings Robert was at Wats thrashing in the forenoon we housed the Sheep �" 7 this is a very cold frosty day the thermomiter 2 deg below zero I went up to Insure William Hamiltons Barn on lot 2nd 10 con Puslinch " 8 this is a fine morning untill noon then it snowed all afternoon we went down to Tailor McIntosh to get Some close made for Robert James & myself 1885 Dec 8 we bought a robe from R B Morrison paid $14 cash " 9 this day is soft it rained all night and all forenoon a lot of the snow went away it cleared up to frost " 10 this day is cold with showers of snow in the afternoon I wen to Aberfoyl got farmer Shod at Bickleys the roads are slippery " 11 a fine day went down to C Littles and W Kerrs " 12 a fine day we went to Guelph with the cutter the sleighing is not good we bought a quantity of silverware and a vilace for Lizzie paid $4 20 at Metcalfs the sow went to Gilchrists Boar yesterday the 11th " 13 this has ben a very snowing day but calm " 14 this is a very fine day good Sleighing " 15 this is a fine morning but got very cold and stormy in the afternoon we killed 7 pigs in the forenoon " 16 this is a good winter day we went to Guelph with 5 pigs the weight was 192 lb 195 ,, 181 ,, 179 ,, 185 at home 932 at Guelph 925 lb Sold them for $5 25 $48 3/100 left 2 at home weighed 393 ,, 225 lb " 17 this is a fine winter day I went over to R Hammerslys and J McPhersons to Insure I paid my taxes $48 57 " 19 this morning is stormy we went to Guelph with 5 bags Potatoes got 60 cts per B 5 bag apples 60 for 4 $1 for 1 bag Northern Spys 1885 �Dec 21 this is a very fine day warm I went down to McIntoshes the Tailors for some new close a suit for myself and a suit and overcoat for Robert James paid him $20 for making and trimmings the triming wer $7 I called to James Scotts " 22 this is a fine warm day Gilfillan & Wife was here " 23 this day is very Soft it rained in the forenoon the snow in nearly all gone " 24 this is a fine day it frezed last night it is good wheeling we went to Guelph to see the Christmas Market " 25 I went down to Christs and up to R Amoss with Some Silver ware there Uncle John gave them as a Christmas Present it is cold " 26 I went in to Guelph had 2 bags of Potatoes got 60 cts I expected Lizzie home but she did not come " 28 this day is mild at the Nomination of Councilors " 29 this is a fine day Duncan Gilchrist wen to the mill with 10 bags of oats to chopp and 2 bags 4 Bushels 27 lb got 40 lb of flour to the Bushel 30 this is a fine day Soft and the roads muddy Mother and me were at Maggie Gilffillians Weding She got Married to George Tucker of Paris 1885 Dec 31 this day is mild the roads are Soft Lizzie came home from Bells Corners She was up to visit Susan She went up with Robert Janes two weeks ago the Sow went Gilcrists Boar the second time Jan 1 1886 1 this is a fine day the roads are hard Janet Gilfillian and some friends from Galt was here I got a letter from Brother John for Lizzie regestered " 2 I went to Guelph got some money out of the Bank I paid a Note of Duncans $73 I bought some close for the Boys and an Overcoat for myself at Williansons paid $5 for it �" 4 this is a very wett day it rained all yesterday afternoon all night all day today the roads are very bad I went to Aberfoyl to the Elction fo Councilors " 5 a fine forenoon snow in the afternoon " 6 this day is very cold North wind below zero " 8 this is a very cold day 8 below zero we have had 3 very cold day I paid McPhee $30 for 3 days thrashing " 9 this is a very stormy cold day high wind " 14 this is a fine day but frosty we have had 8 days of very seveer cold weather every day steady cold we had our Annual Insurance Meeting I am President 1886 Jan 16 this day is soft it raned some but not heavy al day we were in to Guelph with some butter and eggs I sent a rocking chair up to Mildmay Station for Mrs James Button by express " 13 I was in to Guelph called Dailey the land Agent " 19 this day is fine it snowed last night and this morning I went to Guelph to meet Christ Little I got Fanney and Jennie Shod at D McKinzies Shop paid $1 25 got the chopping home from the mill yesterday 8 bags peas & Oats it has ben up for a week we were up to Arkell at Innis{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} Meeting in the even " 20 this has ben a snowing day the Farmers Social at night got very rough at night " 21 this is a fine day but it snowed a lot last night the roads are heavy I was at Aberfoyle at a meeting of the Directors of the Insurance Company " 22 this is a fine day till 4 Oclock it comenced to snow and get stormy we were up to Margarets I got a check cashed I got from Duncan $75 ' 23 this is a fine day but very cold " 25 this is a fine day I got Farmer & Doll shod at Bickleys " 26 there was a surprise party from Guelph here last night Duncan Gilchrist was at C Laings bee a load of wood to Guelph �1886 Jan 29 this is a fine day mild and soft I was down to Morriston and at the Annual Meeting at the curch we called to visit the Minister the Mrs and me " 30 this is a fine day but a little colder we went to Guelph with some Butter & egs and 6 bags of apples got 70 cts for 4 bags and 50 for 2 I paid for Duncans Mercurry Feb 1 this day is cold I went to Guelph for Coal Oil paid 70 cts for 4 gallons it went to Carricks Sale " 2 this is a very cold day 10 below zero " 3 this is very cold day from 10 to 20 below zero Duncan Gilchrist went to the Mill for the Grist 11 Bushels got 431 lb of flour 39 lb to the B and a little over " 4 this is a very cold day I went down to Morriston for the Boiler paid 50 cts for fixing it " 5 this day is very cold from 20 to 30 below zero " 6 this day is not so cold it is milder snowing a little there was a large party of young folks here the last night " 8 this is a fine day I went out to meet James Scott at Aberfoyle about the Insurance I went down to Morriston to se the Doctor I fell in the Morning and hurt my back going in to the Woodsheed I got a tug mendid at Scotts " 11 this is a fine day rather warm for the sleighing I went down to Morriston to see the Doctor 1886 Feb 12 this day is very dull and Soft we had a showr with thunder and lightning early this mornind Mother and me was up to Murrays in the afternoon I paid him for the cows at his Bull 6 cows $7 I paid Kenneth McKenzie for 6 cows $6 " 13 this day has ben very wett it rained heavy all forenoon and some in the Afternoon the Boys cleaned up 17 bags of fall wheat " 14 this day is very disagreable snowing some and soft �" 15 this day snowing some and soft got cold at night " 17 the weather is cold just now " 18 this is a fine day the weather is mild Christ Little paid me $8 25 being a balance due on some lambs and sheep " 19 this day is very soft and disagreable soft snow all day and melting we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 37 Bushels 40 lb got 77 cts it weighed 59 lb to the Bushel $29.08 got 500 lb of shorts 580 lb of bran paid $7.26 I paid Andrew Laing $3.50 for horse doctering some years ago " 20 this is a terable cold day clear windy and very cold the roads are some drifted Duncan Gilchrist went down to Morriston he went walking he tryid the cutter " 22 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle got a letter from Mary " 23 a fine clear day we was up to James Scotts on a visit 1886 Feb 24 we went in to Guelph with some Butter and eggs this is a very fine day " 25 this day is soft it rained all forenoon we were at West McIntire Funeral in the afternoon " 26 this is a very cold day it has ben very windy all last night and today and cold the folks were up to Margarets last night to a surprise party " 27 this is a very cold day March 1 this day is very cold and frosty 12 below zero " 3 this morning is cold but it got milder through the day it has ben very and windy since last Tuesday night we went to Guelph fair with 5 bags of Apples got 80 cts for 3 bags 70 for 2 we bought 100 lb of Oat meal paid $2 1/4 " 4 this is a fine day the boys went to Forbes mill for sawdust " 5 this is a fine warm day I was at Mrs James Hennings funeral �" 6 this is a fine warm day I went to Guelph with the hide of a heffer we killed yesterday it weighed 56 lb got 6 cts per lb I bought 13 Bushel 6 lb of Barley paid 50 cts per B paid $ 6.50 I sold a quarter of Beef a front to Duncan Gilchrist 117 lb at 4 3/4 cts per lb bought a Barel of salt paid 90 cts " 8 this day is soft and dull they are cutting ice got home 3 loads " 9 we had some more snow we were hauling ice from humes pond got home 7 loads 94 blocks got it all packed 1886 March 10 this is a fine day I went to Guelph with George Grigor I was at Evan McDonalds Funeral " 12 this forenoon is very soft it snowed all forenoon very disagreable I went over to Bob Blacks Mill " 13 this is a fine day we went to Guelph I bought 12 Bush of Peas from I Hewr paid 60 cts per B got 300 lb of Shorts " 15 this is a fine day had some snow last night I went down to Morriston to get sme harness mendid I bought a Buggy whip paid one Dolar for it to Scott " 16 this is a very fine day frosty at nights the sleighing is is prety good on the back roads we got home all the firewood that Ronald McLeod cut 12 cords paid him 60 cts per cord and his dinner " 18 this is a fine day I went to Guelph to get a peice of mettle cast for the horse powr I went down to Aberfoyle to the postoffice " 19 this day is very disagreable it rained a lott I went to Guelph for the Casting of the horspowr " 20 this day is dull and Soft it rained in the morning and turned very cold and wett near night it rained all night and forenoon on Sundy we cutt the firewood about 13 cord " 22 this is a fine day �1886 March 23 this day is very cold we killed 7 little Pigs " 24 this is a fine day but cold in the morning we went to Guelph with 7 Pigs they weighed 737 lb at home 721 lb at Guelph got $6.50 $45 95 we bought a suit of cloths for Edward at Williamsons paid $6 25 for them bought half Bushel Clover seed paid at the rate of $7 75 per B 3 bags of Apples got 75 cts Butter 23 cts " 25 this is a fine day I went down to Morriston paid Scott $2 for fixing collars got some tins mendid at Johnstons " 27 a fine day went to Guelph with Butter & eggs got 22 cts f Butter " 29 we had a cold stormy night it rained and frezed every thing is in a sheet of ice in the morning it got soft through the day Murray brought home the horsepowr they were cutting wood on Saturday " 30 this day is sort of raw dull and Soft it rained in the forenoon " 31 this morning is dull and Misty in the forenoon it rained heavy in the afternoon I went down to Donald McPhersons Sale took down some Collars to Scott to fix Apris 1 this morning is very stormy Snowed and blowed all all forenoon got warmer in the afternoon Mr Bailey paid $90 intrest on Mortgage of Mrs Stewart " 3 this morning is frosty the roads are very rough in the morning got soft in the afternoon we went to Guelph with 2 bags of apples got 80 & 70 cts Butter 23 cts egs 11 cts 1886 April 5 the weather is cold and raw looks like a storm of the last Donald Bell comenced to work he is hired for $17 per month for 6 or 7 months we sold 2 steers to G Lightfoot $4 62 1/2 per hundred lb to be delivered in Guelph on Ester fair Thursday the 15th " 6 this is a terable Stormy day it comenced to blow a very high wind last night in the morning it got to be a terable wind it comenced to snow about ten oclock then it snowed and blowed at a terable rate all day and all night �" 7 this is a fine day but the roads are almost impasible some places very deep and other places no snow at all " 8 this is a fine warm but very bad roads " 10 this is a fine day frosty in the morning we went to Guelph with Butter got 23 cts 20 lb per lb eggs 10 cts " 12 this is a very soft day a light rain nearly all day we were down to the Seed fair at Aberfoyle had some Spring wheat did not get anything or Sell bought 4 Bushels of Peas {blank space} from J Pettersan paid 65 cts " 15 this is a fine warm day it has ben warm for several day we went to Guelph to the Ester fair had the two steers in they weighed 2375 lb at $4 62 1/2 per 100 lb $109.37 1886 April 16 a fine warm day the roads are very bad I went down to Morriston to get some harness fixed I got 4 collars covered and some other harness mendid I got a letter from Brother John " 17 comenced to Plough the turnip land " 19 we have fine warm weather things are growing the fall wheat is badly killed on the tops of the hills the Boys are Ploughing I was fixing the harrows " 21 this is a very warm day we were up to Guelph with some Butter & eggs got 20 cts & 10 cts for each " 22 a very fine weather warm we sowed some wheat " 23 a very fine warm finnished sowing the Wheat 6 Bushels and 3 pects and 7 1/2 Bushels Barley we sowed the Barley too thick put the 18 cog wheel and the 14 cog pinion ' 24 thhis is a very wett morning thunder & lightning last night ploughed some in afternoon " 26 we had a good deal of rain last night it is raw and cold Edward and me went up to Robert Amoses I was out to the station about some freight �27 this turned out a fine warm day it rained a great deal last night nearly all night Edward brought a young Bull I bought from Robert Amos Rose Duke 1886 April 27 the Sow piged last night She had 7 pigs " 28 this is a fine day the boys are gandploughing & harrowing " 29 this is a fine warm day we finished sowing the sowing the Barley 14 Bushels we sowed 7 Bushels on 2 3/4 aeries on Potatoe land and turnip we sowed it too thick we had the 18 cog on square shaft and 14 and pinion we change put on the 30 cog and the 12 pinion " 30 this is a terable wett day it has rained steady since early this morning 3 or 4 oclock on till the afternoon May 1 this is a very fine warm day the weather has ben warm and a good deal of rain every thing is growing fast the Spring is early the trees are out in leaf we went to Guelph with Butter got 18 cts eggs 10 cts " 3 a fine warm day Sowed 10 Bushels of Peas with the 11 cog pinion " 4 this day is Showery we sowed some Oats back at the limekiln but it got very wett after supper it rained very heavy Robert James went down to Christ Little for 7 Bushels 20 lb Peas " 5 this is a fine day we went to Guelph for a barl of Dried Pears that came from California that Brother John sent 220 lb paid $2.20 Duty freight 41 cts 1886 May 5 that was a overcharge the freight being paid before we got 250 lb of Shorts " 6 this is a fine day we sowed 8 1/2 Bushels of Peas in the field out at the Concession Chris Little sowed them by hand we sold a Cow to a man called Bishop for 35 dollars she had a blind teat " 7 comenced to Sow some Oats in the field at the old roothouse and picking stones �" 8 this morning is dull we had a terable storm last night of thunder and lightning and a great rain we went to Guelph today with Butter and Eggs we bought some things at Littles Store I bought a hat at Stewarts $2 " 10 we had a very wett day it rained all day after 8 oclock we brock the Seed drill I mendid it in the morning " 12 a fine day we finished in the field at the roothouse 21 B and the little field at the corner in Peas 3 B Sowed 21 1/2 B " 11 a fine warm day was at old James Blacks funeral " 13 sort of Showery all forenoon we went to Guelph Robert Amos came down last night and paid me $150 " 15 this is a fine day but cold and raw Lizzie and me went up to Robert Amoss I was at the Office of the Clerk of the Surogate Court to get James Blacks Will regestered I am the Executor 1886 May 17 this is a fine day there was some frost this morning there some ice on the water in some places I was down to meeting at the Church about the Church Lot " 19 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with some eggs and got Blacks will out of the Surogote Court " 19 they comenced to gather the Cream for the Creamery " 21 fine warm weather Robert James is at Christs sowing Oats Donald is ploughing for Oats at the creek " 22 this is a fine warm day there was a lot of thunder and lightning last night but we had no rain here we finished sowing the Oats we put in the little field at the creek nearby 8 bushels we sowed altogether 37 Bushels of Oats 21 Peas 14 Barley 6 3/4 Wheat 79 " 23 this day is cold we went to Church " 24 this morning is very cold I was at a meeting at the Townhall in Aberfoyle �" 25 this day is cold and windy I prunning apple trees the boys is hauling dung for the Potatoes " 26 this morning is very cold a little frost in some places I went to Guelph got Jeanie Shod at McKenzies got a Bushel of corn paid 70 cts for it " 27 this is a fine warm day some rain in the forenoon we comenced to plant the Potatoes planted 7 roows of 1886 May 27 early rose next the Barley 7 rows of Beauty of hebron next them the white Elifant next them the late Rose next the turnips " 29 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 34 B 15 lb at home 34 B at Guelph got 77 cents per B $26 18 brought home some salt and Plaster " 31 this day is cold we are hauling out dung June 1 this is a fine day I was down to a Meeting at the Church about the grave yard " 2 this is a warm day I went in to Guelph fair barganed with George Henning for a maer the price is $50 " 3 this is the fast day we were at the Church " 4 this is a fine warm day we clipped the Sheep 30 Christ Little helping us " 5 this is a fine warm day we were at the Church " 6 a fine day we were at Church Sacrament Sabath " 7 this is a fine day we had a nice Sower this morning I was at a meeting at the Creamery of the Committee the boys are ploughing the sumerfallow " 9 this is a fine day Mother and me went over to Dumfriece to visit William Beattie then went to Galt to Robert Amos stoped all night there was a fine shower at night " 10 we got home from Galt we had a fine shower �1886 June 11 this is a fine day the Boys are ploughing Summerfallow " 12 this day is very warm we went in to Guelph with Some eggs and the Bulls hide got 6 cts per lb 72 lb " 8 the young Bull that we Bought from Robert Amos Died this afternoon we got him laying Dead in the Orchard we never seen anything wrong with him till we got him Dead " 14 we were down to William Gilfillians on a visit " 15 we went up to Robert Amoss to see them the Boys finished ploughing the Summerfallow it is hard " 16 we had a light Shwer this morning this day is very close and hot it has ben very warm for some time I planted 180 cabages in the field " 17 we had a fine Showre this morning we were working Statute labour today 18th sowed some turnips " 19 this is a fine day we went to Guelph sowed turnips " 21 sowed some turnips in the morning finished drilling the turnips it rained in the forenoon and evening 22 a fine day I was at a Meeting at the Church about the Cementery 23 this day is dull and Soft Robert went to the Mill with a grist of Wheat to Arkle M 9 B 12 lb got 310 lb of flour 192 lb bran & Shorts 502 lb the sow went Mr Laings Boar 1886 June 24 this day is dull and warm fine growing weather I was down to Aberfoyl Town Hall at the Dominion court of Rivission Robert James went to Schaw Sation for a new Mower that I bought from George Henning for $50 cash and the old machin we got a letter from Brother John son Johns Baby Died on the {blank space} �" 25 this morning is wett it has ben warm and Showery all day I went to Guelph with some wool 135 lb at home 134 lb at Guelph sold one bundel for 19 cts one for 18 cts one for 14 cts matted no docking got $20 91 I bought 500 lb of Shorts paid $3 got 100lb oatmeal paid $2 25 " 26 this is a fine warm growing day I went with Mother up to Wiarton with the train we left Guelph at 12 oclock arived at Wiarton a quarter past 6 Oclock we went out to Alex McCoags 9 miles to Keppel " 27 we went over to George Grahams and Mr Dunns at Big Bay we stoped at G Grahams all night July 1 this day is warm we went to Wiarton Dominion Day " 2 this day is very warm we got home from Keppel " 3 I went to Guelph and was at a meeting of the Committee at the Creamery 1886 July 5 we comenced to cutt the hay with the new mower " 6 this day is very warm it has ben very warm since last Saturday we got one field of hay cut and the most of it raiked up and 2 loads in the Barn " 7 very warm got in 5 loads of Hay " 8 this is a fine but dry Robert comenced to cutt the hay in the Back field I went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 37 B 54 lb at home 37 B 50 lb at Guelph got 73 cts per B $27.63 " 10 this is very warm dry weather Busy hauling in hay " 13 we have had warm dry weather lately fine hay weather we have finished the hay in the Back field and the field near the ditch 24 loads " 14 this day is soft it rained a good deal last night and light rain today dull all day the Orchard is cutt " 15 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with part of the Reaper to get fixed at Toltons we took a grist up to the Mill at Arkel 11 Bushels 13 lb got 400 lb flour or nearly 36 lb to the Bushel �" 16 this is a fine day raiked up the hay in the Oarchard " 17 a fine day finished hauling in the Hay {blank space} loads of fine hay we went to Guelph then went to Mr Hamerslies Funeral I was one of the Pallbearers he was 84 1886 July 16 I went to Guelph for the Reaper paid $1.25 " 19 fine weather the Boys are cleaning the turnips I was down to Aberfoyle to Meeting of the Directors of the Insurance Company about the McRobbies fire " 20 I went to Guelph to investigate about McRobbie fire " 22 this is a warm day I went down to Aberfoyle to get Rock shod and Farme one shoe the Boys comenced to cutt a swath round the wheat " 23 this day is warm we were cutting wheat in the field at the end of the Barn it is very good where it is not winter killed but there is a good killd "24 finished cutting the wheat in that field then we cutt 3 acres of Barley " 25 this day is very warm it has ben very warm and dry all week we had a little rain at night " 26 this day is dull we comenced to cutt the wheat in the Back field next Archies it rained at night " 27 we had quite a lot of rain last night this day is warm some Shours went round we were cutting wheat 28 this is a fine day dull in the forenoon finished cutting the fall wheat in the morning hauled in 4 loads of Barley in the afternoon " 29 there was a little rain in the morning a fine day after 1886 July 29 hauled in a load of Barley and and 5 load of Wheat �" 30 a fine day hauled in 6 loads of Wheat the field at the Barn finished hauling in the fall wheat 18 load " 31 a very warm day finished hauling in the Barley 9 load August 2 this day is dry and got very cold at night I went out to Bickleys with the old wagon to get the tires sett I went down to Morriston to get some harness mendid " 3 this day is very cold I went down for the wagon " 4 cold in the forenoon we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 40 Bushels 50 lb got 74 cts per B $30.25 " 6 we have ben at the turnips cleaning them the second time we cutt the Spring wheat in the afternoon 4 acres it is a very good crop " 7 the weather is very dry we comenced to pull the Peas in the afternoon they are a light crop " 9 the weather is very warm and dry pulling Peas and Ploughing Robert was at Atkinsons thrashing " 13 very warm dry weather we got in the Spring wheat 4 loads it was a nice crop not very heavy " 14 we went to Guelph with Some eggs comenced to cutt the Oats cutt 4 acres " 16 we had a fine rain today it has ben very dry " 17 a fine day we went to Guelph Pulling Peas finished " 18 Lizzie went away to Chicago to meet her Uncle 1886 August 20 a fine day got all the Peas hauled in " 21 a fine day comenced to cutt the oats Robert is at the turnips Donald was at J Laings thrashing we were at Guelph " 23 we cutt some Oats we had a heavy rain �" 24 a fine day dull in the morning finnished cutting the Big field of Oats Brother John arived here today from California the Painters has ben here Painting since yesterday noon they are Painting the Windows Kitchin and Diningroom " 27 Robert James is riging up the summerfallow " 28 the Boys were ploughing in the forenoon hauling in Oats in the afternoon till five Oclock then we had a big rain storm the greatest storm of rain we have had for a long time the bigest for this year " 30 this day is dull and soft a heavy shower in the afternoon " 31 a fine day we went in to Guelph with Brother John he went off to Boston on a trip he took Lizzie with him he went away on the half past two train Donald Bell went in to Guelph to get a suit of close Sept 1 this is a fine day hauled in some Oats in the afternoon 2 a fine day hauled in all the Oats in the big field near the bush " 3 this is a fine day got one field all ready to sow 4 very warm comenced to Sow the fall wheat in the field at the well 1886 Sept 4 very warm we went in to Guelph Brother John and Lizzie came hom from there trip to Boston I was to See McLean the Lawer about the Black estate " 6 this very warm weather finished sowing the wheat in the field at the well 14 Bushels of Clawson Wheat we sowed part of it with the 11 cog pinion and part with the 10 cog I bought the wheat 16 Bushels 20 lb from Joseph Smith paid 80 cents per Bushel the painters finished paintaing the House " 8 the weather has ben very warm for a week " 9 this day is dull and foggy with a heavy rain in the forenoon we went in to Guelph after it faired with Brother John he Started away home to California he has ben over on a visit " 10 this day is warm soft in the morning Sowed wheat �" 11 this is a fine day we finished Sowing the Wheat we Sowed 16 B 20 lb of Clawson we bought from Joe Smith paid 80 cts per B we sowed a little over 9 Bushels of old Democrate Wheat we went in to Guelph then down to Aberfoyle Town Hall to a Metting of the Insurance Directors about the McRobbie fire finished cutting the Oats " 12 this morning is wett it rained a good deal in the forenoon 1886 Sept 13 this is a fine day but cool it rained at night I was down to Morriston I paid Hugh Campbell $26 for painting part of the house the Dining Room and Kitching and all the windows 2 coats " 14 this is a fine day it rained nearly all night " 15 this has ben a fine dry day but very windy it looks like a Storm out of the east the Boys was binding Oats Edward was with Christ hauling in Oats " 16 this morning is dull it rained some last night we went in to Guelph with a load of old wheat 40 Bushels 56 lb at home 40 B 50 lb at Goldies it weighed 58 lb to the Bushels got 74 cts per Bushels " 18 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 39 Bushels 40 lb at 74 cts per B " 20 this a fine day but cold it rained a lott yesterday I went in to Guelph in the afternoon to meet Sandy McCoag and his wife they came down from Keppel on a visit " 21 a fine day we went over to Beverley to Hector McCoags with Sandy & Jane McCoag " 22 this is a fine day but looks like rain we got in all the Oats we had 19 loads in all it comenced to rain in the evening quite a thunder storm 1886 Sept 23 this day was very warm we went in to Guelph to the Provincial Exibition George Graham came home with us �" 25 this day is very warm I went in to Guelph with George Graham & Wife Sandy McCoag & Wife they went home to Keppel " 26 this forenoon is wett " 27 this is a fine day we had the Steem Thrasher Petter Humes we thrashed 60 Bushels spring wheat 220 B fall and 580 Bushels Oats " 28 we thrashed 122 Peas 122 Democrat Wheat 200 B of Barley it rained in the afternoon " 30 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with a load of wheat 39 Bushels 40 lb at 74 cts per B $29.95 October 2 we went in to Guelph with Mrs D Stewart She went home to Port Huron the Boys finished ploughing the sod field we put the pigs up to feed " 5 this day is dull but mild and warm we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 50 B 15 lb at 55 cts per B $30.25 we bought a barrel of Salt " 6 this is a fine warm day Edward is at the Apples " 7 fine day we were at the Puslinch Show all but Donald " 8 Robert and Donald went to the Milton Show 1886 October 8 I went down to Aberfoyle got a new sett of tugs 4 for the heavy harness from Mr Scott Morriston " 9 went to Guelph with Lizzie got Jennie shod at McKenzies paid $1 one new 3 sett " 11 very warm weather we started the Potatoes today " 12 this day is dull and threatning rain still it a fine day finnished the Potatoes they are a very poor crop a little over a wagon load off an acre I went over to Rockwood took over Some wool treadid it off for cloth and yarn 41 1/2 lb wool at 22 cts 7 lb at 29 cts $11.16 I was a Judge at the Rockwood Show on grain and roots and vegitables �" 13 this day is dull and mistay all day we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley got 58 cts 51 B 22 lb at home 50 B 40 lb at Guelph cash $ 29.48 I went down to Richardsons Sale at Aberfoyle " 14 this has been a very wett day it rained very heavy for a long time till 4 Oclock then the wind got up it got terible windy till night and after night Lizzie and me went to the Church it is the fast day " 15 this is a fine day but very windy we are at the apples picking " 16 this is a fine day but cool we went to Church I went down to Morriston paid Mr Scott $9 for 4 tugs for the harnes 1886 October 17 this is a terable wett day it snowed in the morning till ten oclock then it rained steady till near night we were at Church this is the Sacrament Sabath Lizzie has joined the Church the sow piged had 10 lived 7 " 18 I went out to John Douglas to examin the roof of the Barn some of the Shingles were blown of with the storm " 19 a fine day but dull and soft in the morning we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 51 B 22 lb at home 50 B 40 lb at Slemans got 58 cts per Bushel $ 29.48 " 22 this is a fine warm day fine weather finished gathering in the apples a poor crop some trees well loadid others none at all " 23 a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 46 B 32 lb at home 46 B 5 lb at I Hewrs in Guelph got 55 cts per B $25.25 I bought some lumber for the Portch at Stewarts paid $9 for it " 25 a fine day but a little cold the Boys comenced to top the turnips I was down to Morriston in the afternoon " 26 this day is cold but dry northeast wind at the turnip " 29 this forenoon is raw and cold east wind rained all afternoon we got the turnips all toped and half harrowed �" 28 this forenoon is very wett it rained all forenoon till one Oclock I went to Guelph to Blakes big Meeting 1886 October 29 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle to get the Plough fixed and a shoe on Doll we started to haull in the turnips 5 load I was at the large Reform Meeting in Guelph last night " 30 a fine day they are at the turnips we went to Guelph to get a Square of Shingles paid $1.95 a Window Shash paid 50 cts Robert James got a tooth pulled Nov 1 very fine weather busy at the turnips " 2 this is a very fine day busy at the turnips was at Alex Watts sale " 3 a fine day fine weather lately we finished hauling in the turnips 58 large loads they are a fine crop " 4 this is a fine day a little cooler Christ Little is thrashing " 5 a fine day the men are Ploughing we put the ram to the Ewes 20 Ewes and 2 Ewes we left out old 26 lambs John Nicoll has ben here for 6 days putting up a Porch at the kitching door and fixing the back porch I paid him $7 for 6 days work " 6 this morning is dull it started to snow a little in the morning very little all forenoon quite a showr about noon the ground was white we went to Guelph with Butter and egs 19 cts for the Butter 18 for the egs " 7 this morning is pretty cold frost Robert Amos came down in here for Mother this morning about 3 Oclock Margaret was Sick had a young Daughter son Walter Lawance 1886 Nov 8 this day is a little cold hard frost last night but a fine day we were fixing the horse stable Donald was Flimings and Gilchrists thrashing his time is up tonight 7 Months " 9 this is a fine day we are working at the stable we tied in all the cattle put up 4 to fatten left 3 yearlings out in the Shed Donald Bell is hired for another Month for $10 per month �10 this day is dull and soft looking like rain I went up to Guelph and Robert Amos{small superscript} " 12 this day is cold and raw I went over to Mr Thomas Dentist with Jane to get her teath fixed 13 this is a very cold morning it has ben a very cold windy night and very cold all day we went to Guelph with 6 bags of apples got 45 cts per bag all round we brought home a new cooking stove Elizabeth Bought it at Sunleys Paid ${blank space} I Bought a 100 lb of Oatmeal Paid $2.25/100 at I Hewrs " 15 a fine day I went down to Aberfoyle to pay Taxes $46.86 " 16 this is a fine clear day hard frost fixing things round " 17 this is a very wett day it snowed in the morning then rained all day got windy at night " 18 this is Thanksgiving day very windy and cold with some snow 1886 Nov 19 this day is very cold and windy cleaned wheat " 20 this is a very fine day I went in to Guelph with Mother and the Buggy with Butter Eggs & chikens 19 cts for Butter & eggs Robert James was in with a load of Wheat 35 B 3 lb at home 34 B 55 lb at Goldies got 76 cts per B $26.54 it weighed 62lb to the B we got 500 lb of Bran $2.50 " 22 this is a fine day we went up to Margarets got part of a chese 25 lb at 11 cts and some Apple Butter " 23 a fine day a little snow last night but the Plougs ar going " 24 a fine day but a little cold great storm of wind and rain last night Susan came down today " 26 this is a fine day we had a little snow this morning I went over to Mr Thomas{small superscript} with our Jane to get her teeth put in She paid $13 for upper sett I got a new under sett my other sett did not fitt �" 25 a very fine day we killed 3 pigs spring Pigs they weighed 185 lb 200 lb 197 lb very nice pigs 26 this is a fine day had a light shower of snow last night I went with Jane over to Mr Thomas{small superscript} to get her new teeth she paid $13 for them I got my under teeth reset they did not fitt before " 27 I went to Guelph it is a very fine day but a little cold 1886 Nov 29 this is a fine day some snow in the morning I went to Guelph Robert James went in for some fruit we got from California paid $12 Duty on them there was 800 lb I then went down to Aberfoyle to a meeting to appoint Deligates to go to a Convention in Guelph " 30 this day is cold we cleaned up a load of Wheat Dec 1 this is a fine day but the roads a very slippery fine wheeling I went to Guelph got Jennie shod at McKenzies Robert James took in a load of wheat 37 Bushels 30 lb at 76 cts $28.50 I was a the Reform Convention we selectid D Guthrie as our Candidate " 4 this day is very cold we went in to Guelph with some Apples 8 bags got 45 cts to 65 cts " 7 a fine day I went in to Guelph with Jane to meet Christ he was at Buffolo with lambs " 10 this is a fine day fine weather fine wheeling we went in to Guelph with two heffers to the Christmas Fair sold one for $43 the other for $30 " 11 this day is warm and soft Donald Bell left this morning he has ben here for 8 months 7 months at $17 and one month at $10 I paid him $129 Robert James and me went to Aberfoyle in the evening to Guthries Meeting 1886 Dec 13 this day is soft it rained some it has ben soft thes few days it is very muddy it is getting cold in the evening " 14 this day is cold �" 15 this is a very cold day I went in to Guelph with Donald Bell he went up home to Bells corners " 17 this is a fine day cold in the Morning " 18 we had some snow this morning we went to Guelph with the Sleigh with some butter but the sleighing is very poor where the roads are rough " 20 this is a fine day we cleined up 10 bushels of wheet " 21 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph to the Nomination of a Membe of Parliment for the legislator " 22 a fine day the Mrs and me went up to Keppel to the Funeral of Alexander McCoag he will be Burried tomorrow we got a Teligraph last night he Died on the 20th we got there about 9 Oclock at night " 27 we got home from Keppel tonight about 7 oclock it is pretty cold they have had a great storm of snow since we left home there is lots of sleighing here now " 28 this is Election day for Member of Parliment Mr Donald Guthrie was elected with a Majority of 671 over Mr Raymond the Concervitive 1886 Dec 30 this is a very cold day it has ben very cold for a few days " 31 this day is very cold we went in to Guelph we took up a grist of Wheat 10 Bushels 20 lb to the Arkell mill got it exchanged Jan 1 1887 Jan 1 very cold we were at home all Christ Little and Jane and the family were up to Dinner " 3 it has ben very cold yesterday the thermomiter was down 7 below zero remained below all day and this morning it was 12 below I went in to Guelph to See Guthrie about the Black estate " 4 very cold in the morning got a little milder �" 5 this morning is not so cold it is a little snow " 6 this is a fine day but cold I was down to Aberfoyle to Settle Accounts and pay them for the Black estate I got the rent today from John Douglas " 10 this day is very cold we were at Mrs Joseph Grants Funeral " 11 this is a very cold stormy windy it has ben very cold every day since the first of the month we started to go to Guelph but had to turn it has been very stormy all day 1887 Jan 12 this day is finer but cold but the roads are very bad I went to Guelph with Lizzie Bought some articles to go to California " 13 a fine morning got stormy and cold was at Ted Wakefields Sale and Visiting at Mr Watts " 14 this has ben a very stormy night the roads are very bad went to Aberfoyle to Meeting of the Insurance Company no Qorom " 17 this day is milder snow Shoures and sunshine the weather has ben So Stormy that people cant get out much the Snow is very deep and the roads are drifted bad especialy the concessionlines " 18 this is a very cold day from 10 to 15 below zero all day there was a party here tonight there was 2 Carrialls coming from Guelph but they got stuck and could not come all the way Barney Mr Quillian was here " 20 this day is soft it was a strong thaw in the afternoon Mr Gilfillian Mrs Singular and Mr & Mrs Singular young Willlam Gilfillian was here on a visit " 21 this is a very fine day hard frost in the morning " 22 this day is very soft showery all day we went to Guelph with with 8 bags of Apples sold them for 60 & 65 cts the snow was very soft comeing home hard on the horses 1887 Jan 24 this day is soft yesterday it rained some we have had a great thaw the fields are nearly bare �" 25 it is freezing again Edward went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 6 bags to chop paid 6 cts per bag he got Jess and Farmer Shod and I got Jennie shod at Taylors I went down to Morriston " 26 this is a very cold clear frost we were down to Janet Gilfillans Weding She got Married to John Tilk Lizzie and the Boys went to Farmers Social " 27 this is a fine day I was down to Aberfoyl Town Hall to the Anual Meeting of the Insurance Company I was Elected President I have ben a Director of the Company for 28 years continualy " 29 this is a fine day I was at a Meeting of the Cemeatery Cmmittee the Anual Meeting " 31 this day is very cold had some more snow last night snowed in the evening we were at the Aberfoyle Town Hall in the evening to Mr Innis{small superscript} Meeting Feb 1 this day is very cold down to zero all day " 2 this is a very cold stormy day snowed and blowed all day could hardly get out of the house " 3 went down to Aberfoyle got no papers the roads are blocked " 4 went down to Aberfoyle got the papers a fine day 1887 Feb 5 this is a fine day but sharp we went to Guelph " 6 we went to Church it started to rain after we started and rained all day and freezed " 7 this day is snowing kind of hard fine snow the Boys are hauling home hay from the back Barn " 8 this day is very wett raining and thawing " 9 this is a fine day hard frost last night the roads are in a sheet of ice got fanney shod at Corwin Jess 2 hind shoes at Bicklies I was down to Aberfoyle �" 10 this is a very fine day got warm and Soft we went down to the Aberfoyle Mill dam for 4 loads of ice the sleighing got bad before night it started to rain before we got home I got 4 pictures fraimed by James Vollick paid 40 cts each " 11 this day is very stormy snowed and blowed all day " 12 this is a very fine do we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 39 Bushels 15 lb at Guelph 39 B 32 lb at home got 78 cts per Bushel $30.62 bought 500 lb of shorts paid $3.50 550 lb of Bran $3.27 " 14 this is a fine day the boys went to Aberfoyle mill with 5 bags of Peas & Oats to chop paid 6 cts took home a load of ice got home 6 loads 72 blocks and some small ones to pack to Pay 25 cts per load " 15 snowed this morning went to Guelph to the Nomenation Bought 2 numbers of the Montreal Witness Carnaval number 1887 Feb 16 this is a fine mild day the Boys are chopping and hauling home tamarack wood I paid Keneth McKenzie $8 for 8 cows to the Bull " 17 this is a fine day I was downt to Aberfoyle and Morriston " 18 this morning is stormy we killed the old Sow " 19 this morning is snowing a little we went to Guelph with the Sow She weighed 413 lb at home 411 lb at Guelph at Brills got got $5 25 $21.47 5 bags of Apples got 60 cts per bag it rained at noon " 21 this is a very fine day was at Aberfoyle in the afternoon " 22 this is a fine winter day I was at Aberfoyle to the Election of a Member of Parlement of the house of Commons James Innis was Elected by 125 Maj " 23 this day is raw and cold we went up to Margaiets " 24 this is a Stormy day sort of Sleet and Snow Donald Bell left he has ben here for two months at this time paid him $10 per month $20 �" 25 a fine day cleaned up a load of Wheat 18 bags " 26 this morning is stormy Snowing we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 41 B 45 lb at home 41 B 30 lb at Goldies it weighed 61 lb to the B got 79 cts per B $32 77 Bought 14 B 10 lb of Peas at Hewers paid 54 cts per B $7.65 1887 Feb 27 this is a very stormy day it rained last night it got terable windy all night and all day and Snowed " 28 this is a good winter day but very cold in the morning the roads are drifted up some March 2 this is a very fine warm day the snow went away a good bit we went in to the Guelph Fair fine sleighing " 5 some snow in the Morning then it got terable stormy and cold wind out of the east we went in to Guelph with a load of Clawson Wheat 41B 44 lb at home 41 B 35 lb at Goldies it weighed 62 lb to the Bushel got 79 cts per B $32.85 " 6 this day is very soft it rained a little most of the day " 7 this is a fine warm day I went down with the old mower to George Hennings then went Morriston " 8 this is a fine cleare day frosty at night went up to Watsons bought some print to send up to Jane McCoag " 9 this was very fine day in the forenoon rained a little in the afternoon we started to cutt the firewood but brock the spurr wheel shortly after we started " 10 this is a fine day frosty in the morning I went over to the Town of Waterloo with the Broken Spurr wheel but did not get a new one they had none made I left at 6.15 got home at 7 in the evening 52 miles " 11 this day is clear but pretty cold near to zero 1887 �March 12 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with 7 bags of appels sold some of them 65 cts 70 cts 75 cts per Bag Bought a Bushel of clover seed paid $6 half B timothy $1.25 " 16 this day is very cold I went up to Guelph for the castings for the Horse powr paid 35 cts freight from Waterloo weighed 106 lb got a Bottel of Oil paid 15 " 17 I went in to Guelph I sent the traveler of the Horsepower to Waterloo by express paid 25 cts it is too large this is a very cold day " 18 this day is cold it has ben very clear and cold all week Robert is at Beatties cutting wood " 19 this is a fine day we went to Guelph was at the Creamery Meeting in the City Hall " 21 this is a fine day not so cold I went to Guelph called at the Coledge to get the Creamery check changed " 22 this forenoon is very stormy I went down to Dan Macfarlanes to Change the Cream check the check is $8 15 " 23 this is a fine cleare day frosty in the morning " 24 this is a fine day mild rained in the evening I wwnt to Guelph got the traveler for the horse powr got the horse powr fixed for cutting the firewood 1887 March 25 a fine day but cold it snowed last night we cutt the firewood nearly all tamarack " 26 a fine day but cold we cleaned up a load of Wheat 13 bags Edward went to Aberfoyle Mill with two bag of chop " 28 this is a fine day cold yesterday was a very stormy cold day very windy from the east snowed in the afternoon Robert James is away to Guelpt with a load of hogs for Christ Little with the wagon " 29 this has ben a very cold stormy day wind with some light Showers of Snow we had two Ewes lambed 4 lambs but one of the Ews is very sick I think she will die �" 30 this is a fine day but frosty we went to Guelph with a load of white Wheat with the Wagon 30 Bushels got 80 cents it weighed 62 lb to the B $24 bought 1000 lb of Bran $6. 290 lb of Shorts $2.3 and a can of tick destroyer paid 90 cts " 31 this is a fine day we went to the Guelph Easter fair with 2 cattle a Steer and a Heffer sold them for $85 the market is very dull April 1 a fine day went to Aberfoyle to the seed fair " 2 went to Guelph with Some eggs Donald Bell came home from Protton a fine day " 4 this is a fine warm day the snow went away fast 1887 April 4 Donald Bell comenced to work today he is hired for the Summer $17 per month the Boys are cutting rails in the swamp " 5 this is a cold stormy day windy with some Snow " 6 this is a fine day I went to Guelph got 8 Bushels of Peas from George Atkinson paid 60 cts per B " 7 was at Aberfoyle to the Court on a Scott Act cace " 9 this is a fine warm day we went to Guelph Robert J went in with the Plough to get a shear fitted on then went down to Bicklays to get the other Plough fixed I got a new slip for Watsons Plough " 11 this is a fine warm day we sowed the clover on the fall Wheat I went up to James Humes to investigate the loss he had with fire he got his Barn burned on Saturday the 9th and all his Sheep " 12 this day is very cold a great change since yesterday I went down to Aberfoyle to the Blacksmiths " 13 this is a cold day a sheep Died yesterday in lambing " 14 this day is cold I went to aberfoyle withe the Gangplows irons to get straightened �" 15 this morning was very warm I went to Margaret with Lizzie and Maggie Muray to go to the School Examination 1887 April 15 I was at the Horse Show in Guelph there was a terable Storm of Thunder and lightning when I was going home about 5 Oclock a lot of damage done " 17 this is a fine day but cool I went to Guelph to a meeting of the Creamery Committee " 18 this day is very cold east wind I was out to Aberfoyle to a Meeting of the Insurance Directors about James Humes fire his barn got Burned on the 9th got a ticket from William Rae for the Guelph Show " 20 fine day but frosty at nights hard frost every night Robert James is gangploughing for Wheat & Barley " 18 put Fannie to Donald Grants Horse " 21 this is a fine day Robert J Sowed the Spring Wheat 2 acres 3 Bushels " 22 this day is raw and cold east wind Robert J went in to Guelph for a load of Salt 1680 lb paid $4 80 per ton sowed Salt on wheat and Barley Sowed 5 1/2 Bushels of Barley a little over 3 acres a light Shower in the afternoon " 23 this is a fine day some light Showers " 26 this is a fine day but but a little cold no groth yet " 27 Sowed some Oats put Doll to Donald Grants Horse 1887 April 27 put the Mare Doll to Grant Horse Lord Douglas to pay $20 to insure the two Mares " 28 this morning is cold east wind it has ben cold frost every night it comenced to rain at noon rained all afternoon got very windy through the night sowed Oats in {illegible} " 30 this is a fine day Mother and me went down to the Minesters to get William Grames Certificate �May 2 this is a fine warm day things is starting to grow the fall wheat is killed out in some places the cold frosty weather lately has hurted it bad lately it looked well when the Snow went off " 3 this is a fine warm day the Boys are ploughing back in the back field next Archies we are busy at the garden " 4 this is a fine day I went to Guelph fair with Christ Little Sowed 2 1/2 acres of Peas 4 1/2 Bushels 4 1/2 acres of Oats 10 Bushels in the Back field next Archies " 5 a fine warm day the Boys started to cross Plough the big flatt field " 7 we have fine warm weather the men is Ploughing " 9 this day is very warm things is growin fine " 10 this day is warm hard on the horses Sowed 8 B of Barley " 11 this is a fine day not to warm finished Sowing the Barley 23 Bushels 12 aces Sowed 4 aces of Oats 1887 May 13 this is a fine day the weather has ben pretty dry for some time we finished Seeding it has ben a fine Spring for Seeding on the flat fields we have got them is in good order " 14 this day is warm I went in with Lizzie to Guelph with some eggs and a bag of appels Golden Russets got 75 cts I kept them rather long I bought 3 bags of Potatoes paid $1.10 per bag for 2 bags of Eliphant $1.25 for a bag of Early Rose we got 4 bags from Christ Little paid $1 per B and got 1 bag free " 18 the weather is very warm and dry we comenced to Plant the Potatoes " 19 finished planting the Potatoes Planted 1 bag of Early Rose next the fence 5 rows 1 bag of Charleyvoice next them 5 rows a bag mixed next them a bag of Garnachillies next 5 rows 3 bags of Eliphant 12 rows 1 bag of Beauty of Hebron 4 rows " 20 Robert James went down to Bickleys got Fannie Shod and the tires Sett on the Buggie �" 21 the weather is very warm and dry we went to Guelph with a load of Spring Wheat 41 B 54 lb at home 41 B 40lb at Goldies it weighed 61 lb per B got 86 cts per B $35 83 got 56 lb Peameal 1887 May 21 worked the Sheep at Humes pond " 23 the Weather is very warm and dry about 90 in shade we were putting up a fence and hauling dung " 24 this is a fine day some light Showres a fine rain much needed the Boys went to Guelph " 26 this is a fine day Robert James went to Eden Mill with a grist of Wheat 17 B 20 lb 1057 lb of Wheat only got back 852 lb in all 624 lb flour 51 Shorts 177 Bran 205 lb less than when it went away we cliped the Sheep 17 Christ Little and Willie how cliped them " 27 this day is Showry I was at Mrs A McKays funeral and I was over with James Scott to James Andersons in the afternoon he got his Barn and Sheds Burned it is Insured in our Company " 28 a fine day I was up to the Coledge to see a Haylifter the sow went to Laings Boar 28 " 30 a fine day I was down to Aberfoyle to the Councill for the statute labour Papers " 31 a fine day dull and light Showrs we cleaned up a load of fall Wheat 42 B 4 lb finished Ploughing the Turnip land June 1 a fine day soft in the morning a fine light rain 2 it rained all forenoon not very heavy this is the fast day we were at the Church 1887 June 3 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 41 B 55 lb at Goldies it weighed 61 lb to the Bushel got 86 cts per B $36.05 I went to Aberfoyle Hall to a meeting of the Directors of the Insurance Company about Andersons Fire " 4 very warm was at the Church planted some Cabeg & tomatoes �" 6 this is a very fine growing day warm and showery Robert James went to Guelph for a load of lumber for James Hume " 7 a fine day Mr & Mrs Gilfillian was here on a vist the Boys are ploughing the Summerfallow " 8 this is a fine day went in to Guelph with Lizzie " 11 this day is very warm went in to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 B 30 lb at home 40 B 15 lb at Goldies weighed 61lb got 86 cts Bushel $34 61 " 15 we have very warm and dry weather I went in to Guelph for a horse Ball for fannie she is not well her leg is greatly swelled working Statute labour " 16 very warm working Statute labour finished Sowing turnips comenced yesterday 17 I got Rock shod at Bickleys a fine showr in the evening 18 a fine warm day I went to Guelph with Lizzie in the afternoon finished Sowing the turnips 4 achers 8 lb 20 very warm we went to Rockwood with the wool fine wool 1 flees 7 lb at 28 cts coarse 43 lb at 24 cts matted 48 lb 1887 June 20 matted wool 48 1/2 lb docked 6 1/2 lb 42 lb at 24 cts we got trade for it cloth and yarn $22.48 " 21 this is a fine day had a very heavy rain at noon I barganed wit George Haining for a Binder to give $110 and the old reaper [blank space] this is the Queens Jubelee " 22 I went down to Morriston got a shoe removed on Jennie at Taylors She was very lame a heavy rain at night 23 this day is dull some Showrs we went up to Margarets " 24 this is a fine cool day the Examination and Picknick " 25 this is a fine day we went down to Gilfillians "27 a very warm day pulling Stones �" 29 very warm and dry comenced to cutt the hay " 30 I went to Guelph and the College with Lizzie and Maggie Murray to the Closing exercize July 1 this is very warm and dry weather the thermomiter as high as 96 in the Shade 120 in the Sun " 2 finished hauling in the hay in the back field 8 big loads part of the field is very light good hay " 4 the weather is very dry and warm Robert J cutting hay Donald is putting Paris green on the Potatoes William Patterson and Peter Dunbar of Guelph was valueing the railroad land 1887 July 6 I went in to Guelph with Lizzie it is the fair " 7 I went in to Guelph with Mother She lost a Shawl " 8 very hot dry weather we finished hauling in the hay {blank space} loads some of it was a very good crop some light it is fine quality mostly timothy " 9 Robert James set up the potatoes I went down to Moriston in the evening about a Binder " 11 we went down to Shaw Station for a Patterson Binder we bought from George Henning " 12 got the Binder Sett in order and started to cutt the Barley it is a very fine crop " 14 we comenced to cutt the Wheat it is very heavy a lott of it laid down and some rusted where down " 16 this is a terible hott day they say it is the hottest day for the last forty years as high as 106 in the Shade a terable hott wind I went down to Morriston for the Buggie wheels to Campbels " 18 finished cutting the fall wheat " 15 hauled in the Barley that is cutt 5 loads big " 19 hauling in wheat �" 20 I went in to Guelph Bought 10 Bushels of Oats at Hewrs paid 35 cts per B " 21 we had a fine Showr got the most of the Wheat in 1887 July 22 this day is dull in the Morning the Boys are thining the turnips " 23 the Boys finished thining the turnips they took in a load of fall wheat and a load raikns " 25 cutt the Spring Wheat and Started to pull peas " 26 Robert James is cutting the Barley back " 27 very dry warm weather finished cutting the Barley and hauled in 3 loads Mr and Mrs Amos was here last night on a visit from Galt " 28 comenced to cutt the Oats and a finished hauling in Barley 15 loads hauled in 2 loads of Peas " 29 finished cutting the Oats in the field next the Orchard and finished raiking the Barley land " 30 this day is dull and some sprinkles of rain did not wet the dust I went down to Bickleys with old wagon wheels and the raik wheels to get sett I went up to the Creamery to a meeting of the comittiee August 1 finished cutting the Oats in the fields at the Con I went down for wheels hauled in the spring Wheat 2 loads and 3 loads of Oats " 2 terable dry hot weather hauled in 6 loads of Oats and 2 loads of Peas " 3 cutt the Oats and Peas in the back field next archies 1887 Aug 4 terable hott dry weather it has ben extremly hott and dry for a long time every thing is dried up hauled in the Oats and Peas at the back field got all in that is cutt we have some late Oats and Peas to cutt yet �" 5 very hott till about 4 Oclock then there was a terable thunder storm wind and rain " 6 we went to Guelph the boys were fixing fences and cleaning turnips " 9 fine weather the Boys are ploughing the Summerfallow " 10 a fine day dull I went in with Lizzie to Guelph she went to Galt I was down to Aberfoyle at the Scott Act triall of Singular " 11 this is a fine rain this Morning cutt Oats " 12 a fine day Pulled Peas in the little field at the creek " 13 I went in to Guelph to meet Lizzie from Galt " 15 the weather is very warm and dry again the Boys are hauling in Peas I went in to Guelph with D. Atckinson about the Railroad " 16 a fine day very dry and warm got all the Oats in 15 load 17 this is a fine day dull a fine rain in the evening we cleaned up a load of spring wheat 18 bag it is 2 years old 1887 August 20 a fine day we went to Guelph had 2 bags of apples got 50 cts per B bought 2 knives for strawcutter paid $3.50 " 22 this is a fine day Brother John and our Mary and her childe arived here from California " 23 a fine day we went in to Guelph a load of Spring wheat two years old it was not very good it weighed 55 lb per B got 67 cents per B 28 Bushels 9 lb at home 28 B at Guelph we bought 16 Bushels of Clawson wheat from James Aikens Paid 80 cts per B " 25 the weather is cool at nights we went up to Guelph with Brother John and the Girls I was at a Meeting of the Creamery Committee " 26 this is a fine day cool I wrote a letter and sent it away to Toronto to the Hon A M Ross about the Creamery " 29 fine warm weather got all the fallow ready to sow �" 30 comenced to sow the wheat sowed 8 Bushels " 31 the weather is very dry and warm the weather is very warm we finished sowing the wheat 16 1/2 Bushels by measuer 11 acres it weighed 62 lb to the Bushel Sept 1 I went down to Morriston Paid George Haning $110 for a Patterson Binder I gave home the old reaper for $25 I paid him $6 75 for Binding twine 1887 Sept 1 I got Doll shod at Taylors in the front feet new " 3 I went in to Guelph had 3 bags of apples sold them for 50 cts per bag Edward went up to Robert Amos{small superscript} for the loan of Some Oats 4 bags 303 lb bag and all 8 B 26 lb " 5 very dry warm weather we cutt some wod for the enjin " 7 a fine day in the morning got very windy in the afternoon " 8 a fine day I went in to Guelph to see Guthrie about Mrs Blacks Affairs " 9 this day is cool it rained in the afternoon I was down to Aberfoyle to the Divission Court I sued John Dougles for $8 the price of hauling 20 cords of firewood for Mrs Black it was not settled Robert Orr came over from Waterloo with Mary " 10 a fine day Edward, Mary & Lizzie went in to Guelph to Barnums Show " 12 I went in to Guelph to get 20 Dolars out of the Bank " 13 we had a fine rain this morning I went in to Guelph with Robert James and Lizzie to go to the Toronto show 14 I went in to Guelph in the evening for Robert & Lizzie the Sow pigid She has 8 pigs all smart " 15 Edward went in to Guelph for 500 lb of Bran paid $3.25 " 16 a fine day I went in to Guelph to see Brother John " 19 I went in to Guelph for Mary �1887 Sept 20 this is fine dry weather we were thrashing today we had Peter Humes steamer thrashed Wheat & Peas " 21 finished thrashing I settled with the railroad Company for the right of way for the railroad through this farm was paid $75 per Acre $973.25 " 22 we went in to Guelph to the Exibition " 24 we went in to Guelph with Mother & Mary " 27 the weather is cool frosty at night Brother John and Susan went to Guelph Edward went to the Aberfoyle mill with 4 bags of Peas to chopp and a wheel to sett "26 there was one of the Calves died this morning it was cutt " 29 this is a fine day very dry Prayer meeting here at 2 Oclock " 30 this day is very dark and foggie we went in to Guelph with Brother John and Mary they started away home to California they have ben here Since the 22nd of August they went on the 3 Oclock train Oct 1 this is a fine day some Showers in the afternoon I went down to Morriston I paid the Blacksmith for Setting the Buggy tires in July " 3 this day is Showery Robert James went to work with the team on the railroad afternoon 3 hours " 4 this forenoon is wett I went to Guelph with John Little he went down to Toronto to th College I got some Shorts 1887 Ocotober 5 this is a fine day we were at the Puslinch Show 6 this day is dull I went down to Aberfoyle " 7 this forenoon is very wett rained all forenoon �" 8 this is a fine day " 10 this forenoon is light Showers cool in the afternoon I went down to Moriston Settled up with Mr Morriston with regard to a subscription for Election expenses " 12 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with some Butter and eggs 25 cts for Butter 20 cts for eggs I paid Mr McMillan $29 85 for Election expenses for the Guthrie election " 13 a fine day but frosty in the Morning it is the fast day " 14 I went up to the Arkell Mill with a grist of wheat 11B 7 lb 480 lb flour " 15 this is a fine day frost in the morning we comenced to take up the potatoes " 16 this is the Sacrament Sabeth a fine day " 17 this is a fine warm day got up the most of the Potatoes " 18 this is a fine warm day they they finished taking up the Potatoes they are a fine crop thin but very large Something over 3 loads cleaned up a load of Barley " 19 this is a fine warm day the road are very good we went to Guelph a load of Barley 46 B 22 lb at home 46 B at McReas got 60 cts $27.60 1887 Oct 21 this forenoon is wett got very cold neare night we cleaned up a load of Barley " 22 this day is raw and cold we went to Guelph Edward had a load of Barley got 70 cts 52 B 17 lb at home 51 B 42 lb at McKenzies in Guelph $36 31 we Bought a cloack for Lizzie at Littles Paid $31 for it and a Cap Edward went to the Aberfoyle Mill for some chop " 23 cold and wett in the afternoon the gound was white with Snow all day yesterday " 24 this day is cold Showers of Snow ocationaly " 25 a fine day but cold the Boys comenced to top the turnips " 26 a fine day hauling in turnips " 27 a fine warm day hauling in turnips wagon and the cart �" 28 this is a fine day for the turnips I went to Bickleys with the wagon to get the axeltree mendid Robert brock it on the railroad the iron axeltree and a new reach " 29 this morning was fine and warm but it got very cold before noon hard frost before night " 30 it is very cold hard frost " 31 this is a very fine day Edward went to A McIntyres with the axeltree of Christs wagon Robert brock it on the railroad on saturday Nov 1 Edward went down to Aberfoyle for Christs wagon 1887 Nov 1 there was seven men came here to board for a few days they are going to drive piles on the railroad at the creek " 2 this is very fine weather we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 21 bags 50 B 34 at home 50 B 24 lb at Guelph at McKenzies got 75 cts per Bushel " 3 this is a fine day Edward went to the Aberfoyle mill with 7 bags to chopp killed 3 pigs " 4 this day cold and windy but dry cleaned a load of Barley finished hauling in the turnips over 60 loads 50 of swedes 10 greaystone the piledrivers left afternoon they are to pay $11 5 for board and hay " 5 this is a very fine day we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 29 B 24 lb at 78 cts per B 19 B at 60 cts $34 41 " 6 this is a fine warm day we were at Church " 7 this is a fine day Donald started to Plough the big flatt field the second time " 8 this day very dry Margaret & Robert George was down " 9 a fine day but dry and cold east wind " 12 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with John Little and Susan to the Doctor with her finger I got my watch I got it cleaned at Pringels paid $1 �" 14 this day is dull it rained some in the afternoon Donald finished Ploughing at the big flatt field the second time 1887 Nov 15 this is fine mild soft weather Robert James finished working on the Railroad Mr & Mrs Buchanan was over here on a visit Donald is Ploughing the turnip land " 16 this is a very fine day I was over to Donald Momas Sale Robert James went in to Guelph with a load of wheat 41 Bushels at home 40 B 55 lb at Guelph its weight is 60lb to the B we got 79 cts per B $32.32 " 17 this is a fine day but got very cold I was at the Church it is Thanksgiving day Robert James got his Pay for the Month of October on the Railroad $67 50 " 18 this is a fine day cold in the morning a little snow last night the Boys are Ploughing the Turnip land 19 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with Susan " 21 this day is some cold the ground is white with Snow the Boys are hauling in the Straw Stack " 22 this is a very fine day I took the wagon down to McIntyres to get fixed " 23 this day is dull it looks like a thaw but a fine day " 24 this day is dull look like a storm of Snow " 25 this day is dull and very misty it is getting very Soft looks like rain we killed a hiffer today " 26 this day is dull and Soft it rained in the afternoon we went in to Guelph with a hind quarter of beef got $5.50 per 100 lb $8.47 a hide 6 cts per lb $4 2 sheep scins $1.50 1887 Nov 28 this day is raw and cold we had heavy rain last night then turned to snow there is over 6 inshes of snow but the ground is very soft below I was down to Moriston with edward " 29 this is a fine clear day but cold and frosty �" 26 I bought a Silver Watch for Robert James at Pringles Guelph Paid $25 it is warranted " 30 this is a fine clear day but very frosty we killed 4 Small pigs that we bought from Tom Dunn in summer Dec 1 this is a fine day but frosty we went to Guelph with three little Pigs they weighed at home 111 lb 117 lb 117 they weighed in Guelph at McKenzies 109 " 114 " 115 lb got $6.5/100 per 100 lb $20.8 " 3 this is a fine mild day Some Snow last night we went in to Guelph I with the Buggie and Robert J with the wagon with a load of wheat 38 Bushels 10 lb at home {blank space} got 80 cts per B Donald Bell left today I paid him all his wages $127.50 for 7 1/2 months at 17$ per m the Comercial Hotel Guelph was Burned this morning " 4 this day is soft rained all day the snow is all gone " 7 we have had fine mild weather this week the roads are hard 10 this day is soft and wett rained a good deal 1887 Dec 12 this day is cold and frosty it was very soft yesterday but it is a fine day I went down to Moriston to the Doctor with Edward Robert James got badly hurt today on the Railroad he fill off the cart " 13 a fine day the ground is hard no snow " 14 this is a very fine day I went to Guelph got $11.50 for Board for the Pile Drivers from Mr Booth " 15 a fine day a little soft we went to Guelph with a heiffer Sold her for $31 very low the Cattle is low " 16 I went down to Aberfoyle with William Black from Kansas " 17 I went in to Guelph with Robert James to Doctor Orton we got his Railroad Pay $32.38 $99.85 in all �" 21 we had a little snow last night this is a fine day we have had fine weather lately the roads are fine wheeling Edward went to the Aberfoyle mill with 9 bags to Chopp " 22 this day is cold windy with a little snow " 23 we went in to Guelph with John Little he went up to Sarnia Donald Bell came up from Milton " 26 this is a fine day we went up to Margarets with the Cutter poor Sleighing to the Christmas Dinner " 27 this is a fine mild Donald Bell went down to Milton I paid Peter Hume $16 for thrashing 1887 Dec 27 the Sow went to Kitchins Boar " 28 this is a very Stormy day it Snowed a good bit this morning then got very windy with showers of Snow got cold we went over to Alexander Lamonts to George Grigors Wedding he got Married to Amley Janet Lamont " 29 this is a very cold day very windy out of the North " 30 this is a fine day I went down to Aberfoyle with the Cutter to get fixed to McIntyres " 31 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph I put $100 in the Bank in Lizzies name belonging to Donald Bell I bought a turky from I Hewr paid $1.25 50 lb flour for Susan paid $1.20 For more information on Duncan MacFarlane, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bbfd7fffdba8f483a08b931d431f70b4.pdf 4938cbda044dc8aacf16c6746b0c8e7a PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/47dd546414d6483f97a79c68aeb30187.pdf 4cf2356020911e479c2fe143337e3990 PDF Text Text Duncan MacFarlane (1818-1892) 1882-1884 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers 1882 Jan 2nd this is a fine day but frosty we had the Election for Dep Reeve I was Elected I got 190 votes Iles 128 Majority 62 in my favour the back roads is very rough " 3 this day is cold and windy with a little snow Jane is bad with a sore throat John went to Guelph with a load of Tamarick for pump stuff it is all in now John Little was here today " 4 this day is clear and frosty very cold " 11 this is a fine day I went to Guelph to a Meeting of the Reformers of South Wellington and to hear Mr Paterson of South Brant I was appointed convener for Puslinch "12 I went to Aberfoyle to a meeting the Agriculture Socitey " 14 this is a very fine day we went to Guelph with Mrs Cassans funeral I was the Annual Meeting Meeting of the Puslinch Mutual fire insurance Company I was Elected President for this year " 16 this was the first Meeting of the Council W Nicoll Reeve D Macfarlane Dep Reeve Little Glennie and Rea Councellors 1882 January 17 this day is fine but frosty we went to D Campbell and D Watts to visit " 20 this is a buetifull fine day I went to Aberfoyle in the evening to an Oyster Supper at the Town Hall given to Mr Leslie Reeve and to present him with a Gold watch and chain it cost $180 for his his long servesis in the Council " 21 this day is dull and soft a little snow I went to Aberfoyle to get the Horses shod at D McGibbons shop got 3 new shoes 4 sett paid $1.45 " 23 yesterday was a very cold stormey day with very high wind this day is excessive cold keen frost we killed a steer today �" 24 this is a very cold frosty day last night wa the coldest keenest frost for 25 years in this part of Ontario I went to Guelph I sold the steers hide for $7 per 100 its weight was 55 lb I went to the County Council at 2 Oclock PM 25 this day is not so cold 26 this day is very dark and foggey it rained all afternoon the snow is nearly all gone 1882 January 27 a fine day very wingy last night the County Council was invited down to inspect Sleemans Brewery the most of us went down it is a great establishment we were shown through it all and then treated kindly both to eat and drink then went back to work at 3 oclock " 28 this is a very fine day we got through with the County Council for this Session I received $10.90 for pay " 31 a beautifull day we were cutting Peas with the cutting box and Horse powr Cullin Watt was here on a visit he has been away in the Rocky mountains for 16 years Feb 1 a fine day but dull in the afternoon we were cleaning up the Peas that we cutt yesterday " 2 a fine day we went to Moriston bought things for Duncan Shirts Etc " 3 a very fine day I went out to Aberfoyl to a Reform Meeting I was appointed President of the Reform Assosiation of Puslinch and William Ross Secritary "6 a fine day I was at the Meeting of the Council we appointed Township Officers 1882 Feb 7 a very fine day white frost in the morning then got very warm rained a little in the afternoon John went up to Haines Mill with 12 bags of Peas & Oats to chop paid 96 cts " 8 this is a very warm day the roads are muddy John & George is chopping wood for fire " 7 I paid $6 to Mr Swackhamer for the Horse Service Dusty Miller " 9 this is a fine day the Mrs and Me went up to Robert Amos the roads are soft �" 10 this day is cold and windy " 11 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with 12 bags of Potatoes sold 1 bag for $1.15 the others for $1.9 $13.15 and butter 23 cents per lb I bought a plate for the cutting box at Toltons paid 50 cents " 13 this day is very soft it rained last night it is very warm the roads are very soft almost impassible James Watt was here " 14 the roads are very bad we were at Mrs Duncan Campbels funeral I went over to Action I was one of the Pallbearers 15 very warm we put tick destroyer on the sheep 1882 Feb 16 this day is very warm and soft it rained a little all the afternoon we cleaned up some peas in the afternoon " 17 a fine day I went down to Morriston in the afternoon and I fixed the doors of the horse shades at the Church I paid Scott 90 cents for fixing some harness " 18 this is a very cold stormy day high wind but not much snow I was in the house all day I have a bad dose of the cold the rest of the family is bad " 20 this is a fine day John is hauling home fire wood " 21 this was a very stormy forenoon it sort of snowed or rained or both all night and this forenoon it brock out clear afternoon I was mending shoes " 23 this is a fine day we went to Morriston in the afternoon with some Butter and egg got some tin pails bottomed paid 50 cents bought 4 Gallons 1 quart 1 pint of coal oil paid 25 cents per gallon $1.10 from the tinsmith Johnston " 25 this is very fine day frosty in the Morning I went to Guelph with 12 bags of potatoes sold them for $1.10 per bag 12 lb Butter at 21 cents " 27 a fine warm day cleaning wheat 28 John went to the Arkel Mill with 6 bags 13 B 35 lb of Wheat fall and spring �1882 Feb 28 this day is very warm and soft it rained a little in the evening John got home with the Grist 540 lb flour 40 lb to the Bushel March 1 the Month of March sett in very warm this day is very soft and warm it rained nearly all forenoon so that we could not get to the Guelph fair the roads are very bad " 2 this day is very warm the road are very bad we went over to Alexander McCaigs Sale on the 3 con " 3 this day is very cold " 4 this day is cold in the morning we went to Guelph with some Butter got 23 & 24 cent per lb and a Calf skin weight 8 lbs at 10 cents per lb 80 cts " 8 this day is very cold in the morning a fine clear day I barganed with Dan Kennedys son for to hire for seven Dollars Months at $100 I went over to Andrew McRobbies for John McLean from Manitoba he is at our house " 9 this day is foggy and soft it rained some I went down to Donald McPhersons with John McLean we stoped all night " 10 this is a fine day it snowed and freezed some last night I came home from Morriston 1882 March 11 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with some butter got 24 cents per lb and 5 bags of potatoes got $1.10 per bag I got $600 from John Smith for to give George and Duncan before they go to Manitoba " 14 there is a little snow on the ground but the brock road is very bad we went down to Morriston with Butter and eggs " 15 the weather is cold and raw the sow piged last night she had 8 and they are all dead John went to Muttries Mill with 6 bags of Oats & Peas to chopp I was T. Willoughbys Sale I bought an old Waggon for $10 " 16 this is a fine clear sunney day the sun was very warm we cleaned some peas and cutt some straw �" 18 this day is very soft it rained considerable in the afternoon and at night I went down to Aberfoyle I wrote a letter to John Little and one to Annie the roads are bad " 21 this is a very stormy day snowed a little and there was a very high wind it did not freze very much there was a large partie here tonight " 22 this day is prety cold we went over to I K Glennies sale Duncan Bought a yok of Oxen for George paid $140 cash for them to take to Manitoba 1882 March 23 this is a fine day the roads were good in the morning but got soft in the afternoon we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 34. Bushels 25 lb at Guelph 34 B 30 at home got $1. 24 cts per B bought some bran paid at the rate of $15 per ton " 24 this is a very cold windy day we cut some straw and saved some firewood Duncan and Mother went down to Morriston " 25 this is a fine day cold air we went to Mrs Stewarts " 27 this day is Soft it rained all night and all forenoon it snowed yesterday morning the roads are very bad I was at the Council Meeting " 28 this is a fine clear day frost last night John went in to Guelph with a load for George he is going to Manitoba " 29 this is a fine day I went to Guelph with a load of of trunks and boxes for George and Duncan to put on the Cars we started to load the Cars " 30 this is a fine day we went to Guelph nearly all in the House we took up the Cattle a yoke of Oxen and 2 cows for Manitoba and Duncans Horse Christ Little had 3 Horses 9 Cows 1882 March 30 this is the Ester fat Cattle fair we took in the Two Steers to Sell John Sold them on the road for $105 George And Christ Little Started about 6 oclock in the evening with a car load of Horses Cattle and / Implements for Brandon Manitoba " 31 this morning is cold but clear I was down to Aberfoyle to the Seed fair �April 1 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with Butter and Egs got 25 cts per lb & 15 cts per Doz I went to the station for some Chairs and table of Georges he could not get them on the Cars I brock the tounge of Duncans rig and had get a new one paid $1.50 " 3 a fine day we were Sawing fire wood with the circular saw Hugh Kennady comenced to work he is hired for Seven Months for $100 we bought 5 bags of Early rose Potatoes from John Hardy paid $1.10 per bag " 4 this day is soft it rained in the afternoon I went up to Mutries Mill with 8 bags of chopp " 5 this morning is windy and cold we went to Guelph with Duncan and Mary and her children that is Georges Mary they went off on the Cars at half past two 0clock for Brandon Manitoba 1882 April 5 Bought 1 1/2 Bushels clover seed at the McEldarys paid $5 25 per B 1 1/2 Bushels Timothy paid $3.75 per B " 7 comenced to Plough the sod field at the old roothouse " 8 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with Butter and egs got 23 cts and 14 cts " 6 this day is soft it rained some I went to John Thompsons Sale I Bought a Pleasure Sleigh have to Pay $9 25 staire carpet $1.50 gave a note for $10 75 one year after date " 10 this is a very cold frosty day a great change since last week we sowed clover back in the flats the field behind the bush " 11 very cold we were at the Aberfoyle horse and Bull Show Robert got the Second prize for the Bull Reno $2 I went to Moriston and Paid I J Scott $45 for Duncans harnis there $5 to pay yet " 13 was out Mrs Stewarts about the pump with Hardy " 15 this is a fine day but cold air been colod and frosty all week we went to Guelph with Buter Egs and one bag of Potatoes got $1.15 per B " 17 a fine clear day the men are Ploughing we went up to Margrets with Jane and the children �1882 April 18 this is a fine day I was at Mrs Stewart to help to put in a pump in the weell it cost $13 50 then I went down to Aberfoyle " 19 this day is Soft it rained in the forenoon and at night it was fine and warm James Laidlaw and the Mrs was here on a Visit " 20 John went to Guelph for a load of Salt 2000 lb paid $5 25 per ton " 13 John went to Guelph for 1000 lb of bran paid $15 per ton " 21 very windy and cold Sowed Some Spring wheat 22 a fine day cold in the morning we went to Guelph with some butter and eggs I got 14 apple trees at Sunleys paid 10 cents each John finished Sowing the field at the end of the barn 6 bushels of wheat 9 bushels of barley " 24 a fine day a little cold a good day for work " 25 this is a fine day John Sowed Barley in the big flat field 3 acres 6 Bushels " 26 Sowed the the field back near Archabald McKenzies at the back corner in barley and Oats 4 1/2 Bushels Barley 10 Bushels Oats Sowed the Onions & beets and some carrots in the garden 1882 April 27 comenced to gangplough the field at the creek " 28 a fine day but cold and frosty at night I planted 15 apple trees I bought from Sunly at Guelph " 29 we went to Guelph with Butter and Eggs Christ Little came home from Manitoba May 1 this is a fine morning but it was Shoury in the afternoon I planted 8 Maple trees in the oarchard and the lane " 2 this is a very cold day it was very hard frost this morning it is a cold wind all day we planted 15 Maple trees in the back field Hugh is ploughing sod John is rolling the wheat fall Robert went out with Christs cow in the evening �" 3 this morning is cold a fine Dry day we went to Guelph fair we took in the ram and one wether sold the ram for 5 cents per lb his weight was 249 lb at home the weathers weight was 159 at 6 cents per lb we bought 5 hundred lb of salt at 5 1/4 $ per ton 1300 lb of plaster at $5 per ton " 4 this is a beautifull day warm and growing John finished Sowing the Oats he sowed 49 1/2 Bushels " 5 this day is cold again and dry 1882 May 6 this day is cold and dry we went to Guelph with some Butter & egs and 3 bags of potatoes got $1.30 per bag and one Bushel of appels got 18 cents for the Butter 12 1/2 for the egs " 8 a fine day but dry and cold John Sowed 5 acres of Peas we had to Kill one of the yearling hiffers she got her leg brock very bad back in the swamp " 9 this is a very fine warm day the warmest we have had this spring we have had it very cold and dry all this last Month there is very little groth yet I was over to the Bridge at Buchannans to lett a job we lett the job of Building a new Bridge to Donald Campble of Crief for $255 " 10 this Morning is cold with a cold east wind in the forenoon but the Afternoon was very wett cold east rain I went to Guelph with the Buggy to get it fixed I bought a Bushel of Corn paid 90 cents " 11 this is a very Stormy day it comenced to rain yesterday about noon it rained all afternoon and all night this this forenoon it blowed with light rain but this afternoon is terible stomy and wett the wind from the east all the time and very cold the Mare Doll foaled this morning and the foal Died today 1882 May 12 it is 40 years today since we got Married this is a terible stormy wet day very windy from the east it has rained steady since it comenced and very cold " 13 this day cold we have had 3 days of steady wett and cold east wind we we went to Guelph with Butter and eggs and 3 bags of Potatoes got $1 30 per bag �" 15 a fine day but cold we were at John Winyards funeral " 16 a fine day I went down to McIntosh the Tailors to get measured for a coat then we went up to Robert Amos in the evening " 17 a fine day Mother and Me went up to John Littles to Bells Corners in Luther " 18 a fine day I went with John Little to Mount Forrest to see the place I have not ben there for 18 or 20 years " 19 a fine day we came home from Luther " 20 a fine day cold air we have frost every morning there is very little groth in the ground we went to Guelph with butter and eggs " 22 this is a fine growing day it rained nearly all afternoon I was at Guelph at a Meeting of reformers " 23 this day is dry but very cold I went to the Aberfoyle Mill with a grist of 13 B 43 lb got 521 flour 45 short 1 72 Bran 1882 May 20 John finished sowing the Peas he sowed 2 acres he sowed the rest on the 8th and 9th 11 acres he sowed 1 Bushel of corn "23 comenced to plant the Potatoes " 24 Hugh was off work John ploughing the turnip land " 25 we finished planting the Potatoes fine weather but cold " 26 finished ploughing down the Dung on the turnip land " 27 a fine day warmer we went to Guelph with Butter and eggs I bought 30 lb rape seed paid 9 cents per lb " 29 this is a fine day the weather keeps cold I was at the Council Meeting and a Meeting of reformers to appoint Deligates to go to Guelph �" 30 I went to Guelph to the Convention to nominate a Candidate to the House of Commons James Innis was chosen John washed the Sheep " 31 a fine growing day it is Shoury all day it rained June 1 a fine morning but a cold wind this is our fast day " 2 we had a shour I was over the roads with James Glennie to examin them where petioned for money " 1 I went down to McIntosh the Tailor for a new Coat I got made paid $4 for coat and vest for making 1882 June 5 we had a heavy rain yesterday we cliped the sheap 26 left 3 to clip they are sick " 6 I went up to Palmerston to the Meeting of the County Council went up from Guelph on the Cars it is 53 miles from here " 7 the County Council was invited to H F Clarkes Brewary to Dinner " 9 I got home from Palmerston we were at a Meeting of J A McDonalds in Guelph in the evening " 10 we went to Guelph I bought 13 lb of turnip seed paid $2 for it " 12 fine warm weather John and I went in to Guelph in the evening to a politake meeting Johnston and Guthrie spock " 13 I was in Guelph at the Nomination Innis and Goldie was Nominated " 14 a fine growing day a good deal of rain but very warm I was away with Glennie letting jobs on the roads " 15 a fine growing day warm and shours " 16 a fine day we went to Guelph took 3 bags of oats to Mutries Mill to chop sold one bag of Potatoes $1.50 1882 �June 17 John Sowed 4 acres of turnips " 19 the men finished sowing the turnips sowed 13 1/2 lbs paid $2 12 1/2 for the seed " 20 a very fine day the crops is growing very fast this was Election day for the House of Commons James Innis was Elected by a Majority of 116 over James Goldie the Conservitive " 21 we went down to Morriston with the Boys Robert James and Edward to get new close for them Bought cloth for two Suits got them cutt Jane is going to make them 24 a fine day very warm very hott We went to Guelph with a load of Wheat Spring there was 27. Bushels 37 lbs at Guelph 27 B 51 at home we got $1. 29 per B $35.62 96 lb wool at 21 cents $20.16 I bought 100 lb of oatmeal paid $3 for it 28 fine growing weather the men started to plough the field near the creek it is very thilstely. " 29 I went down to Morriston paid Ross for the Boys close $7. 60 paid Scott the Balance of Duncans harness $5 paid James McLean $7. 30 we went to Guelph it came on very wett before noon I went to the Agricultural Coledge to the coloseing exercise 1882 July 1 a fine day but cold John and the Boys and Mary went to Guelph to the Calidonians games I went to Aberfoyle to a Meeting of the Directors of the Puslinch Insurance Company and examin Hugh Reads job on the road " 3 I was at the Council Meeting in the afternoon " 5 we went to Guelph Fair I bought 2 hoes paid 95 cent for the two 3 rakes for 25 cents " 6 this is fine weather I was cutting thistles the men is hoeing the Carrots " 7 this is the Examination and picknick at the School they are all at but mysilf I sent a letter away to Duncan " 10 this is a fine day we had a shour after dinner hoeing the potatoes " 11 a fine day but windy I went to Guelph for 2 gaurds for the mower I bought a keg of white lead paid $ 2 25 1 1/2 galons linced oil paid 95 cents per gallon 1/2 gallon turpintine paid $1 �per gallon a steel barley fork paid $1.15 285 lb salt 83 cts some paint 40 cents per lb a butcher nife 30 cts John comenced to cutt the heay in the oarchard I paid Green $4 for Grafting 86 grafts 1882 July 12 John is Setting up the potatoes in the afternoon he finished them he cut some heay we had some rain in the evening Hught scuf finished Scufling} the turnips the boys comenced to thin " 13 this is a fine day John finished cutting the field behind the stable we hauled in 2 loads of Heay " 15 this is a fine heay day we finished hauling the field behind the stable 10 loads of heay 2 1/2 in the Oarchard John comenced to the heay back in the flats Susan and the children came down from Bells corner " 18 John finished cutting the heay in the Morning hauled in two loads then we had some thunder shours in the afternoon it was very warm in the forenoon " 21 fine heay wether finnished hauling in the hay 27 loads of very good hay in good condition " 22 a fine day we went to Guelph " 25 very dry warm weather I went to Guelph with Christ Little and Jane they went on the cars to go to Chicago on a visit " 26 a fine day comenced to cutt a swath round the Barley and some of the wheat 27 John cutt the Barley near the Barn it rained in the evening I am Busy at the Potatoe Bugs 1882 July 28 a fine day cutt 5 acres of wheat " 29 cutt some wheat and hauled in 3 loads of Barley " 30 a fine day warm and dry hauled in 5 loads of Barley and cutt some wheat �Aug 1 hauled in one load of Barley all that is cutt 9 loads cutt some wheat it comenced to rain about 10 0cl it sort of rained nearly all the rest of the day " 2 this is a fine day I went to Guelph Fair got a front leg for the Scuffeler paid 90 ct got a steel collar cap paid 50 ct " 3 this is a fine day but dull and warm finnished cutting the fall Wheat 16 1/2 acres " 4 a fine day in the forenoon but got dull with a little rain cutt the Barley back in the big field finished " 5 this is the best harvest day since Monday at the turnips in the forenoon hauled in 4 loads of fall wheat and 2 loads of Barley " 6 this day is very warm we had a thunder shour in the evening in rained very heavey " 7 this day is dull and warm in the forenoon but got up a good drought in the afternoon we got in one load Barley " 8 we had a very heavy rain with thunder and lightning it rained for a long while " 9 we got in 6 loads of wheat in the afternoon it rained in the evening 1882 August 10 this day is dull and some shours we are at the turnips " 11 this is a fine day the best harvest day we have had for two weeks it has ben shoury and dull we were hauling in wheat 9 loads and 4 of Barley " 12 this is a fine day here there is some Shours going round we got in all the fall wheat 30 loads and all the Barley 18 loads Some of the Barley is badly coulered the wheat is a fine crop I went over to the Bridge at Buchanans to meet the Contractor " 15 we have fine harvest weather the men is at the turnips " 16 we comenced to cut the spring wheat in the afternoon " 17 finished cutting the spring wheat it is a good crop 3 acres the men comenced to pull the peas we went down to Aberfoyl in the evening �" 18 a fine day we went in to Guelph in the evening I went up to Mutries Mill in the morning about the Voters list " 19 this is a fine day warm we were thrashing till half past four we thrashed 170 Bushels of Wheat and 41 Barley Johns Wife had a son " 21 this forenoon is very warm and sultry we hauled in one load of spring wheat after dinner then it comenced to rain it was showery all afternoon 1882 August 22 this day is very dull and Soft it rained a good deal all night today close and warm neithere wind or drought I was at Beatties thrashing the men is at the turnips in the forenoon and pulling peas in the afternoon " 23 this day is very dull and warm there was more rain last night it is bad harvest weather I was cleaning some wheat the men was pulling peas in the afternoon " 24 this is a fine harvest day the men were pulling peas we hauled in 3 loads of spring wheat we had 4 big loads and 1 load of peas we put the lambs from the ewes on Monday the 22nd " 25 this is a fine day very warm the men is hauling in peas I was at Aberfoyle Seed Wheat Show I got the second prize for 10 Bushels of Fulty wheat $3 and 3 prize for 10 B of Clawson wheat $2 I sold the Clawson wheat for $1.25 per B " 26 a fine day hauling in peas " 28 a fine day finished hauling in the peas 18 loads they were a fine crop I was at a Meeting of the Council in the afternoon John comenced to cutt the Oats after noon 1882 Aug 29 this is a fine day the folks are at the Oats I was cleaning wheat " 30 a very warm day I went to Guelph seed fair I had 20 Bushels of Clawson Wheat I got the 3rd prize $2 sold it for $1 25 per B I had 20 Bushels of Fultye wheat sold 6 B at $1.20 per B " 31 we had a heavy Shour last night we were cutting and Binding Oats in the afternoon the men were Ploughing in the forenoon �Sept 1 finished cutting the Oats I have not ben very well today I was not able to work " 2 this is a fine day I went to Guelph with some Butter and 8 Bushels of Seed wheat for P Gow got $1.25 per B $10 the folks finished Binding the Oats got in 3 loads we had a heavy thunder shower in the evening " 4 a fine day the men is plowing in the forenoon we hauled in 5 loads of Oats to the Back Barn ' 5 hauled 5 loads of Oats in the afternoon John was at Grants thrashing in the forenoon and Gilchrists in the Afternoon with the horses " 7 very warm we finished hauling in the Oats 24 loads they were a good crop Sept 6 I went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 3 bags of wheat " 9 we went to Guelph with butter and egg I got 6 bushels of White Mountain Wheat from John McKorkindale paid $1.20 per Bushel and 2 bushels of Democrate Wheat from James Glennie paid $1.50 per Bushel " 12 fine weather I went to Guelph for a casting for the seed drill then went over to the Bridge at Buchanans to inspect it it is finished " 13 Johns Baby Died this Morning it was 3 weeks and 4 days old I went to Guelph for a coffin paid $4.75 for it I was at the Annual Sale of the model farm we had a thunder Sower " 14 Johns Baby was Burried we had very high wind all day John D McWilliams got 16 Bus of Clawson Wheat he is to pay $1.25 per Bushel " 15 warm weather John comenced to sow the Wheat sowed 11 acers I had to go to Guelph Mrs Robert Cook Died and was brought from Grandrappids to be burried in Puslinch I had to go to Guelph for to get her brought to her Mothers I had to go down to order the grave to be dug 1882 Sept 16 John finished sowing the 14 acre field in the morning then we went to Jennie Cooks Funeral at 10 0clock �" 18 this day is very warm the men is busy ploughing for wheat I went down to Aberfoyle with the Buggie to get the tires Sett at Beckleys " 19 this day is very close and warm we had a thunder Shouwer at noon very warm all day we sowed 10 Bushels of Clawson Wheat in the field at the old roothouse Margaret was down " 20 a fine day the men is ploughingh I went to Aberfoyle in the evening for the buggey " 21 we went to Guelph with mrs Stewart and Bob Cook we finished sowing the fall Wheat 25 Acres 42 bushels 22 this Morning is wett it rained nearly all night 23 this is a very fine day John and the two Girls and the two boys went to the Lake there was a Sundy School Picknick to the Lake 26 we have fine weather but cool at night Robert Amos was down we went to Sandy Flimmings Sale he has sold the farm he lives on to Christ Little 27 I was at Archy McKenzies thrashing in the forenoon the men were hauling out dung 1882 Sept 28 this is a fine day but dry John was down to help to move Christ Little he moved back to Sandy Flimmings farm I was puting up a new fence back the lane near the back barn " 30 this is a very fine day we went to Guelph I went with Johns Mary and the Buggy with Butter and a Bushel of Pears sold them for $1.50 per B John took in a load of Barley 43 B 13 lb at 72 cents per $31.14 Oct 2 the weather is very warm we comenced to Dig up the Potatoes " 3 I went to Guelph with 2 bags of fall wheat and 2 lots of potatoes to the show " 4 Mother and Me went to Guelph to the Show I got the 3rd prize for the Clawson Wheat and 2nd prize for the early rose potatoes I sold the potatoes for 50 cts per Bushel sold 2 B pears " 5 I got a letter from Annie She has been very sick in California " 6 a fine day we were all at the Puslinch Show exept Mother �" 7 went to Guelph with Butter I got a Box for Mrs Stewart from Bob Cook Grand Rappids 1882 Oct 9 Sandy McCoag and Aunt Jane come down from Keppell on Saturday they went down to Beaverly today we finished Diging the Potatoes they are a very fine crop about 8 loads they were in the Oarchard I was pulling Apples " 10 this day is dull threttning rain we thrashed 75 Bushels of spring wheat in the evening it is a good crop " 11 we were thrashing we had Bob Blacks mashine he thrashed today 306 Bushels of fall wheat and 265 Bushels of Barley I sold 15 lambs to 2 men strangers for the sum of $53 $2 50 " 12 this is our fastday we were at the Church 13 we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} with Aunt Jane she is going home we then went up to Mr Jonston the Mrs and Mary and me it rained in the evening and we did not get home " 14 this is a very fine day very warm we got home from Pilkington " 15 this is our Sacrament Sabath a fine day " 16 a fine day Meeting of Councill " 17 a fine day I went to Aberfoyle Mill with 10 bags of Potatoes for McIntyre 14. B 30 lb to the Mill of Wheat at 95 cents per B and a small grist 1882 October 18 this is a very fine warm day we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 52. B 16 lb at 73 cts " 19 the men are Ploughing we cleaned up a load of Barley and thrashed some Oats for the horses " 20 I was at Hugh Reads Sale I Bought a Breeding Sow $15.81 �" 21 fine weather we had some frost last night I went to Guelph with a load of Barley 60. Bushels 40 lb got 73 cents per B " 23 we comenced to top the Turnips and harrow them up " 24 a fine day hauling in turnips 19 loads " 25 a fine day frosty in the Morning got in 12 loads turnips I finished takeing in the Apples " 28 this is a fine day we finished hauling in the turnips 74 large large loads we have had very fine weather warm and dry the turnips is a very good crop we had about 12 cart loads of carrots and 2 wagon loads of Mangelwartyle I was in Guelph with Mother " 30 a fine day John went down to Moriston with 8 bags of apples to make cider he brought home the plough from Bickleys we got a new steel mouldboard and a new ladder from McIntyres paid $2 for it 1882 October 30 we went over to William Gilfillians when we were comeing home we upset in the dark and Mother got her arm brocken Nov 1 I went to Guelph fair and bought a Sherling ram from E Tolton Erin for $11 " 3 the weather is a little colder frost at night but dry I went to Aberfoyle got a letter from Annie Uncle John Sent $40 to Mother and Mary in a present " 4 Hugh Kennidy left today his time was up seven months for $100 paid him in full " 6 I went to Aberfoyle to a Meeting of the Insurance Directors on some buisness " 7 this day is dull and soft warm looks like rain I went to the Caulfields Mill with 4 bags of Peas and Barley to chop paid 10 cents per bags sent a letter to Annie " 9 a fine day warm and foggy I drove Mother down to Moriston to the Dr put the Ews to the ram " 11 a fine day a very light shour in the Morning I went to Guelph with a load of potatoes sold them for 55 cts per bag bought a barrel of herring paid $7 �" 13 this morning was stormy we had a fine rain yesterday and this morning then it comenced to Snow soft the first of the Season 1882 Nov 14 this morning is rather cold a little snow on the ground a good day for work we were thrashing we thrashed about 90 bushels of Barley 185 of Oats 34 of peas " 15 this is a fine day I went up to Caulfields Mill with a grist of 5 bags 11 Bushels and 8 bags of chop I did not get it home " 16 this is a fine day I went up to the Mill for the grist there was 10 bushels and 54 lb got 396 lb of flour that is 36 lb per Bushel it was first clas Clawson Wheat I went down to Moriston with Mother to the Doctor " 17 this morning was a little stormy it comenced to rain last night then turned to snow it snowed about 3 inches the first of the Season we have had a very fine oppen fall very little frost " 18 frosty this morning I went to Guelph with 12 bags of potatoes got 60 cents per bag " 21 this is a fine day I went over to Rockwood with the wool to the factory I got 23 1/2 lb carded paid $1.65 traded off 11 1/2 lbs for flannel got 23 cts per lb flannel 50 cts per yd left 37 1/2 lb to spin 23 we have very fine weather it rained some this after noon we killed a cow today John has ben at Watts thrashing nearly all week 3 1/2 days 1882 Nov 24 we had some snow this morning John is at Gilchrists thrashing " 25 I went to Guelph with 20 bags of Potatoes got 55 cts per bag and 4 bags of apples got $1.25 per bag " 26 Snowed nearly all day 27 a fine day but frosty I went to Moriston with Mother to the Doctor with the cutter �" 28 this day is raw and cold James Lennie and wife was here we went to James Mooneys Sale " 29 this day is cold James Cotteral has ben at Laings thrashing for me for 3 days Dec 1 this is a fine day we were thrashing peas about 130 B " 2 we went to Guelph we took up a load of Clawson wheat to Mutries Mill 35 Bushels 45 lb at 91 cts "4 I was at the Council Meeting the last of the season we received our pay $40 each ' 5 I went up to Mount Forest to the Meeting of the County Council went up on the Cars from Guelph John took up 13 bags to the Mill to chop " 6 this is a fine day the Country Council was invited to visit the centeral and the High Schools of Mount Forest we were drove round in Sleighs I went in the evening to John Littls to Bels Corners 9 Miles 1882 Dec 7 this is a terible stormy day wind and Snow all night and all day I drove in from Bells Corners in the Morning right against the wind it was a terible drive the County Council was invited Mr McMullins MP in the evening to Musick and refreshments we went " 8 this day is stil stormy the County Council was invited to an Oyester Supper at the Queens by the Town Council of Mt Forest I did not go " 9 this day is not so stormy we got home from Mt Forest we got paid $10 and $7.70 milage 67 miles I got $10 for Cummishoner on the Brock road I bought a Valice on Tusday paid $4 and a Buffilow scin paid $11 " 11 John went with Mother to the Docter " 12 I went down to Aberfoyle paid Alex McLeod for the boys boots $6 50 " 13 this day is stormy we went to Guelph �" 14 it has ben windy all night the roads are heavy this is the Christmas fat cattle Show and fair we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 73 Bushels got 73 cts per B $53 30 Bought a 100 lb of oatmeal paid $3 per 100 1882 Dec 16 this day is cold a some stormy in the forenoon we went to Guelph John Mary Mother and me we took in 30 Bushels and 10 lbs of Barley got 73 cts per B the Barley is very low in price from 40 to 50 cts per B my Barley is good and I sold it some time ago I have Sold 216 Bushels 18 lb to John McKenzie for 73 cts per B it came to $157.82 " 20 this is a fine winter day I went up with mother to Robert Amos she is going to stay a few days I took up 6 bags of Apples to Sell to Guelph 3 bags for $1.25 and 3 for $1 each Mother had some butter got 23 1/2 cts per lb " 21 this day is soft a great thaw with a little rain there is a great quantity of snow on the ground at present " 22 this is a fine day I was down at the Nomination of Councillors I was Nomanited as Dep Reeve Robert Little was Nominated in opposition to me " 23 we went to Guelph with 5 bags of apples sold them for $1 per Bag we had some turkeys " 28 this is a fine day I went to Guelph for some things for Annie and Brother John to send to California " 29 this is a fine day I went over to Duncan Campbells early this Morning to meet John Campbell he is going to Austrialia he is going to call on Annie 1882 Dec 29 we sent some small presents to Brother John and Annie with John Campbell " 30 I went to Guelph to see some of my Friends 1883 January 1 this is a very fine day the Sleighing is very good this is the Election day for the Municiple Council I was Elected Dep Reeve by a Majoyerity of 78 over Little �" 3 I went down to Toronto as a Deligate to the Reform Convention " 4 I got home tonight from Toronto we had a very large Convention the largest meeting of meen ever seen in Ontario some eight Thousand men " 5 this is a very cold stormy day "6 this day is cold Robert Amos and Margaret came down today I sent a letter to John Little " 8 I went to Guelph in the Morning with Bob Cook and Bill Pattons Wiffe to Meet the train then I went down to Morriston with Mother to the Doctor he took the splints off her arm " 10 this day is Very cold we killed the pigs 7 6 spring pigs and one 20 months old 1883 Jan 11 this is a fine day but cold and frosty we went to Guelph with two pigs sold them for $8.15 cts per 100 lb the one weighed 372 lb and the other 200 lb they came to $46.20 the weight of them we left at home was 200 lb 198 lb 199 lb 193 lb 165 lb Spring Pigs they were nice ones " 12 this is a fine day but very frosty I was down to Aberfoyle to the Annual Meeting of the Puslinch Insurance Company I was Elected President I received a letter from the Post Office Department at Washington with regard to a Package sent from California " 13 this Morning was very stormy but it changed soft in the afternoon I wrote a letter to John in California " 15 this is a fine day but very keen frost I was at Aberfoyle at the first Meeting of the Council for the year 1883 " 16 a fine day but very cold I went to Guelph and got a parcel out of the Custom House it was sent by express from California I paid 30 cents for getting the papers drawn out to relieve it " 17 we had a great fall of snow it snowed nearly all day then got very stormy all night the roads are bad the snow are deep this is the night of the Puslinch Farmers Social there was a great crowd 1883 �Jan 17 John got home from Aurther he bought 50 bushels of Peas from Mr Harriot of Aurther Township paid 70 cts per Bushel he left 8 bags at John Littles he is to bring them down the roads were very bad the snow is so deep " 18 I went to Rockwood for the yarn got 31 1/2 lb paid 15 cts per lb $4.73 the roads are very heavy " 19 this was a very stormy day especialy in the forenoon I went out to Aberfoyle in the afternoon I took out 85 lb of pork to Mrs Stewart got $6.92 " 20 we went to Guelph with Mrs Stewart to meet Mennies Son Duncan he came on the 4:30 train from Port Huron we had a very weet night comeing home " 22 yesterday and today has ben extreemly cold very keen frost and windy the coldest this winter 23 this is a very cold day the coldest day I think that I ever felt I drove into Guelph I was very cold this was the first Meeting of the County Council of Wellington for the year 1883 26 this was a very cold morning it was 20 below zero 27 this morning is not so cold it snowed some and rained last night there is a hard crust on the snow 1883 Jan 27 I went in to Guelph I have ben in to Guelph for the last five days at the County Council we finished this Morning we are to Meet next in Harriston on the first Tuesday in June " 29 this is a fine day we were at Morriston ' 30 a fine day John went up to the Caulfield Mills with 13 bags of Peas & Oats to chop paid 8 cts per Bag " 31 this day is cold and windy John went to Guelph with a load of wood for John Smith he had a Bee and a dance at night Feb 1 this day is cold we were working about home �" 2 this day is cold we cleaned up a load of wheat read fall I went down to Aberfoyle in the evening and got some papers and a letter from California and a letter from Duncan " 3 this morning is very stormy it snowed a lot all night the snow is very deep and the roads bad it rained in the evening then frezed hard " 5 this day is very cold and the roads are very hard to travel on there is a thin crust of ice on the snow and the roads not much traveled the last two days it cuts the horses feet I was at the Council 6 this is a fine day but cold 1883 Feb 7 this is a fine day we had a shour of snow this morning I went to Guelph with Mary I had the Cutter this is the Guelph Fair John had a load of read Winter wheat with him 38 Bushels 15 lb a $1 per Bushel $38.25 it weighed 62 lb to the bushel Grace Grigor came over from Michigan on the afternoon train " 8 this is a very Stormy day high wind the roads are drifting very bad I was down to Aberfoyle to a meeting to appoint Deligates to go to Guelph to a convention of reformers " 9 I went to Guelph to the Convention held for the purpose of Selecting a Candidate in the Reform interest James Laidlaw was appointed the roads are badly Drifted we had hard work getting in to Guelph Gilchrist, Murry and Rea was with me and Cullen Watt came home with me from Wyomen " 10 this Morning was very cold very calm and keen frost they say it is the coldest this winter we went down to Morriston with the Boys we bought some cloth for a Suit for them we cutt some wood with the Saw in the forenoon 12 this is a fine day we are working at home 1883 Feb 13 this is a very fine but very keen frost in the Morning the Sun was bright and clear John and Me was down to the Meeting at the Aberfoyle Town Hall Laidlaw and Johnston spock I was Chairman " 14 this is stormy day high wind from the East and some snow 1 �6 this day is very dull and foggy with some shours the Snow is very soft 17 I went to Guelph with 5 bags of apples got $1.50 for 3 bag $1 for one $1.30 for one 6 bags Potatoes sold them for 65 cts per bag the roads are very bad the snow was soft in the morning 19 I went over to sell some timber on the Sideline between lots 10 & 11 on the 5 con 14 put the young Sow to John Hitchens Boar " 20 I went to Guelph to the Nomination of Members of Parliment James Laidlaw and Mathew Swetman was Nominated 22 the weather is cold and stormy Mother went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} they are all bad with the mesels exept himself we had a Reform meeting at Arkell for Mr Laidlaw I was Chairman 23 I went down to Morriston in the afternoon 1883 Feb 24 I went to Guelph I had some Butter got 25 cts per lb 8 1/2 lb I bought 860 lb Bran at 12 per ton at the Caulfields Mills " 27 this is a very cold day stormy in the afternoon this was the Election of Members for the Ontario house of Parliment James Laidlaw was Elected by a majority of 32 over Swetman I went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} at night " 28 this is a fine day I brought home Mother from Margarets they are getting better March 1 this a very fine warm day 2 a fine day we went over to James Lennies in the afternoon the roads were soft " 3 this day some colder John went to Guelph with his wife Mary she went up to Culross to see her Sister the Girls went to Guelph the Boys and me cleaned up some wheat to sell I paid James Watt $7.50 the price of one mare to his horse Englands Glory �" 4 this day is very cold with a high wind and very clear " 5 I was at a Meeting of the Council in the afternoon "6 this day is cold and stormy with snow John went to John Hitchins with the young sow to the Boar 1883 March 7 this is a terable Stormy day and dredfull cold with a very high wind the roads are very bad drifted especialy the sidelines we took up a load of fall wheat to the Mill to Sell Sold it for $1.5 per B 42 Bushels and 5 lbs $44.18 is was read Winter Wheat weighed 62 lb to the B we went into the Guelph Fair it was a poor fair John Little came down yesterday from Luther " 8 this is a fine day but frosty we were diging snow in the forenoon hauled in 3 loads of turnips in the afternoon the Doughty Boys came to chopp some firewood " 9 we are hauling home Oats from the back barn I went to Aberfoyle " 10 this day is sort of soft soft snow in the forenoon colder in the evening we went to Guelph to meet Johns Mary she is up at Teeswatter she did not come home we went to Morriston in the morning " 11 this is a Very cold day with high wind " 13 this day is Milder but the roads are badly drifted we went over to Lamonts near the Lake with Grace Grigor we came home by Gilfillians I sold two heiffers to Christ Little fat for $92 to go away tomorrow morning " 15 this day is cold high wind we went to Guelph Easter fair we took a load of read fall wheat up to Mutries Mill sold it for $1.2 per Bushel 37 B 13 lb $37.94 we Bought a Barel Salt paid $1.40 25 lb cattle food $1.75 1883 March 16 this is a fine day we went down to Morriston in the afternoon with some Butter and eggs paid Scott $1.90 for fixing harness John was at Sandy Flimmings bee hauling bricks from Morriston �" 17 we went to Guelph the Boys got there Pictures taken at Burges we took the Horse Dick to Guelph to Deliver him to Palmer John Sold him two weeks ago for $150 Mary came home from Teaswatter " 18 this morning was wett it rained in the forenoon and snowed all afternoon " 19 this is terrible stormy day ben stormy and very cold all day and all night snowing and blowing " 20 this is a fine I went in to Guelph and deposited $81.50 in the Saveings Bank then I went over to Suttons Sale " 22 this is a fine day but it was very keen frost last night and yesterday 20 below zero we went down to Morriston then overto Gilfillians " 23 this is a terible stormy day wind and snow Robert Amos and Mr Legate came down for Barley Mr Legate got 41 Bushels at 60 cts $24.55 Robert got 20 B 7 lb Barley and 9 B 20 lb of Peas at 85 cts $19.90 1883 March 24 this is a fine day John and the Boys hauling turnips 26 I was a the Council Meeting the Boys got all the turnips hauled home " 27 this day got very cold in the afternoon we was at Watts Sale " 28 this is a fine clear day but frosty John was at a Bee at Kenneth McKenzies hauling Sand we got home the Horse rock we Bought from Christ Little for $100 " 29 this is a fine clear day frosty at night I went up to the Mill with a grist of 6 bags of wheat 13 B 38 lb I had to leave it we went down to James Scotts I paid $80 to Christ Little in part for the Horse Rock " 30 this is very fine day we were thrashing Oats 300 bushels we thrashed Some Some flax crop of 1881 " 31 this day is fine but very frosty an clear we went to Guelph with Some butter and egs I bought a Bushel of Clover Seed paid $8.50 100 lb of Oat meal paid $3 �April 4 this day is Milder and soft it has ben clear and frosty for some days we went to Guelph with 8 Bushels of spring wheat for Mr Legate got $1.5 per B for 12 B 12 B 4 lb of Peas for W Dunn at 85 cts per B part of the Peas we brought down from Arthur 1883 April 4 I sold the 2 stears to Christ Little for E Gray for $6 1/2 per 100 lb live weight to be kept till the Month of May and to be Delivered at Aberfoyle and weighed there he paid me $10 on them " 5 this day is soft and wett it rained a good deal John went up to Mutries Mill with 13 bags of Peas & oats to chop the Boys and me were cleaning spring wheat for Seed " 4 I received Mrs Stewarts rent from Barkly $100 I deposited $10.80 in the Ontario Saveings Bank I paid Christ Little $20 in full for the Horse Rock I bought I paid a note of $10.75 to John Thompson for the sleigh and carpet " 6 this is a fine I went out to Aberfoyle to the Farmers Club Seed Show I Showed 10 bushels Spring Wheat the white rusian variaty I got the Second Prize for it I took out 8 bushels to John Carter he paid me $1.8 cts per B $8.64 " 7 this is a fine day we had a fall of snow last night about 3 inches Johns Mary and me went down to Morriston with Butter and Eggs I got a letter from George " 9 this is a fine warm day the Sleighing is bad we were Sawing the wood we cut 18 cord Bill Amos and 1883 April 9 R Rogers choped 11 1/2 cords the Doughtys cut the rest we gave 50 cts per cord for chopping it " 10 this day is warm John and Robert is at Murreys sawing firewood " 11 John is at Duncan Gilchrists sawing wood and cutting Straw " 14 this is a very warm day the Snow is going very fast we went to Guelph with some Butter and eggs and apples got $1.65 for one bag $1.25 for 2 bags we got 24 cts for butter 15 cts for egg �" 16 this is a fine day we were at Mrs Tomas Todds Funeral Samual Bradshaw comenced to work comenced to Plough " 17 this is a very fine day the snow is nearley all gone I was down to Morriston to P P Johnson Sale I bought a new boiler for the stove paid $2.90 6 milk pans paid 21 cts each a pot 25 cts " 18 this is a fine warm day I fixed the Shafts for the Buggy " 19 this morning was very weet it rained nearly all night I went to Guelph with Grace Grigor she went off on the 10 0clock train going home to Michigan " 16 Samual Bradshaw comenced to work he is hired for Seven Months at the rate of $18 per month " 20 this is is a fine day frosty at night 1883 April 21 this is a fine day but cold a frosty in the morning we went to Guelph With Butter and eggs I took 3 bags of Oats to chop to Muttries Mill for the Bull " 22 this is a very cold day cold wind from the North " 23 this is a very cold day very hard frost wind from the North East John Went to Guelph for a load of Salt 2255 lbs at $5 50 per ton paid $6.20 " 24 this is a very cold day hard frost and shours of snow we put tickdestroyer on the Sheep the men is ploughing Sod I was prunning Apple trees 25 this is a very cold day and frosty the ground was White in the morning " 26 this day is some warmer we Sowed Salt on the oarchard we sowed barley in the Oarchard it comenced rain after dinner " 22 the old Sow piged she had 11 but 4 died before Wednesday " 27 a fine day but very cold I was prunning trees " 28 a fine day we Sowed 8 bushels Barly and nearly 3 B of peas in the back field �" 29 this day is very cold very hard frost in the morning " 30 a fine day but frosty in the morning cultivating the land whare the turnips was got the garden plough May 1 a fine day but frosty in the morning we sowed 6 bushels of Spring Wheat 3 bushels Oats 6 Bushels Barley 1883 May 2 this a fine day John finnished sowing the Barley 18 Bushels in all I was in to Guelph fair " 3 John Sowed Some Oats in the big flat field it rained in the afternoon I wrote a letter to Annie in California " 4 this day raw and cold after the rain Mother & Me went over to Mr Thomas and got in some new teeth Mother got 28 a full sett and I got 12 above paid 38 Dolars he threw $4 off " 5 this day is cold John Sowed 6 acres of Oats we went to Morriston in the Afternoon the Girels got a letter from Annie " 7 this is a fine day I was out to Mrs Stewarts about the farm I went in to Guelph in the evening for to Meet Annie Grigor from from Michigan but she did not come " 9 this is a fine day John Sowed Some Oats in the field at the creek I was busey at the Garden " 10 this is a fine warm day in the fornoon it rained a good deal in the Afternoon John sowed Oats in the forenoon it is a fine Spring day " 11 this day is raw and cold we went down with the 2 steers to the Credit Valey Station at Leslies that I sold to Edmon Greay they weighed 2790 lb at $6 1/2 $181.35 1883 May 12 this is a fine day but cold very frosty at night John Sowed Some Oats and Some peas 8 bushels I was down to Morriston got a pair of new blinders from J T Scott paid $6 50 for the blinds and 50 cts for 2 tiestraps bought a pair of Shoes for Edward paid $1.75 for them �" 14 this morning is very cold there is a cold east wind it was very cold yesterday and frosty at nights it comenced to rain about 10 0clock and rained all day John Sowed 4 1/2 Bushels peas in the morning " 15 this is a fine day the land is very wett we Sowed plaster back in the heay field Sam comenced to plough in the Orcherd " 16 this is a fine day frosty at night cold air all day rolling the fall wheat and ploughing the Oarcherd planted 4 or 5 bushels of potatoes in the Orcherd the rest is for corn " 17 this is a very fine day warm through the day frost in the morning I was grafting apple trees put grafts on 5 or 6 trees {intended space} John was harrowing the turnip land " 18 a fine warm day I trimed part of the willow fence back John Sowed 10 1/2 bushels of Oats Sam is ploughing this is the first appearance of Spring weather 1883 May 19 this is a very fine day we went to Guelph with butter & eggs butter 18 cts eggs 14 I bought a bag of potatoes from John Phin the White Ellephant potatoes paid $1.50 per B " 21 this is a very cold wett day a very high cold wind from the east it has rained all day it is realey very cold " 22 this day is cold and wett it rained all night very raw I got a letter from George " 23 this day is raw and cold I went to Guelph with Mary she is gone up to Mount Forrest on the carrs she is going to see Susan at Bells Corners I bought a grape for the stabble paid $1 for it " 24 this is a fine day the weather is improved 25 this is a fine warm day we sowed the Carrots and Mangoel Wortzell we went to Morriston " 26 this day is very wett it comenced to rain in the forenoon it has rained most all day Strattons Men came here to pent the roof on the House with fireproof " 28 this is a fine day I was at the Council Meeting John and the boys is planting the Potatoes �" 29 a fine day we finished planting the Potatoes getting the Dung on the turnip land 30 a fine day in the forenoon rained heavy in the Afternoon I was examining the roads with Glennie 1883 May 31 a fine day this is the fast day for the Sacriment June 1 this is a fine day frost in the Morning I was at a meeting of the Council in the evening " 3 this is the Sacriment Sabath " 4 we were at Mrs John Marchels funeral " 5 a fine Morning but it rained heavy in the evening I went up to Harriston to the County Council Meeting paid $2.35 for a return ticket " 6 the County Council went on an excursion up to Wiarton on Colpas bay we paid $1 for a return ticket from Harriston to Wiarton we had a sail on the Bay in the steamboat " 9 this morning is dull and soft some rain we got home from Harriston in the evening 4 we finished sowing the Oats " 12 this is a fine day I was out letting jobs on the roads all day " 13 I went in to Guelph and put a notice in the Mercury for jobs on the roads 14 this is a very fine day we have had very wett cold weather this Spring every thing is very late it is good growing weather now John Hardy and Me were Shearing the Sheep 34 June 16 this day was very warm it is fine growing weather the Mare Fannie foaled this Morning it is a fine strong Mare foal She went 11 Months and 14 day John is drilling for the turnips we would have sowed tonight but we had a slight thunder shour but it went round " 18 the weather is very warm it rained nearly all night till 10 0clock we had a terable thunder storm about 5.0clock some very heavy lightning and thunder and very heavy rain there have ben a great deal of rain since last night �" 19 we had a very heavy rain about 5..0.clock the men was working the Statute labour today I was over at the 7 Con opposit lots 5 & 6 lettin jobs on the roads " 20 this day is very dull and shoury the land very wett there is a large quantity of the flatts covered with watter we went to Guelph with Mrs Stewart I bought 1 1/2 bushels of Hungarian grass paid $1 50 per Bushel ' 21 this is a fine day it got more settled towards evening John has ben drilling for the turnips the drills he made last Saturday he had to harrow comenced to Sow the turnips in the evening 1883 June 22 this is a fine day Sowed a lot of turnips John was at A McKenzies Barn raising Sam got the Summer fallow all ploughed " 23 this is a fine day Sowed Some turnips " 25 this morning is soft and dull John finnished drilling for the turnips but did not get them sowen it came on very heavy rain after dinner John Little was down with little Johnie they went away to go home in the morning he took a young Boar away with him he is to pay me $5 for it " 26 this day is soft and dull I comenced to paint the Dining room ' 27 this day is dull and Wett I am painting " 28 this morning is dull and soft it rained heavy last night " 30 this day is fine John finished Sowing the turnips July 1 the young Sow piged She had 10 pigs all alive " 2 this is a fine day the folks went to Guelph to the Calidonians games I was up to examin the roads near the Mill at Arkell " 3 this is a fine day I was at the Agricultural Coledge at the closing Examination in the afternoon " 4 this day is very warm and some shours �1883 July 4 Mother and Me went to Baverly and Galt " 5 we came home from Dumfrice we were over to visit at Mr Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} and William Beatties there was some very heavy Shours of rain in the afternoon " 7 this day is Shoury and wett I went over to the 7 Con to Examin the road Hugh Reids job then I went to Guelph I bought 4 lb of Paris Green paid 40 cts per lb " 9 this is a fine day John comenced to cutt the Heay I went down to Moriston I got a letter from Annie " 10 a fine day we got in 2 loads of heay " 11 a fine day there was a Shour last night I went to Guelph with the wool Sold 98 lb at 19 cts per lb and 8 lb fine wool at 32 cts per lb $21.18 I bought 3 bags of liverpool Salt paid 90 cts per Sack I bought 6 rakes and a fork and a 100 lb of nails paid $3 for nails " 12 this is a fine day bussy at the heay got in 4 loads we had a Shour in the evening " 7 the Mare Doll foaled the morning the foal died " 13 this is a good heay day I went to Morriston in the afternoon I put the Mare Fannie to Peter Bibers horse young Englands Glory " 14 this is a fine day we are at the heay and thining turnips and Mangalwurtyele 1883 July 16 this is a fine day dull in the Morning we had a very heavy rain yesterday Morning I was at the Council Meeting in the afternoon they got in 1 load of hay from the big flat field 17 we had a small shour in the morning but it turned out a fine day prety windy we got in 4 loads of hay I was cutting thistles in the Oats 18 this is a fine day for the hay we got in 5 loads I was Cutting thistles and went to Aberfoyle in the afternoon 20 this is a fine day finished cutting the heay got in 4 loads �" 21 this is a fine day dull in the morning finished hauling in the hay 27 loads of very good heay Edward was comeing home from the back lot with the horseraik and he let fannie run away and Smashed the raik badly we went to Guelph with Bill Pattons Wife " 23 this Morning is dull we had a heavy rain yesterday Morning and a great deal of thunder and lightning the folks is thining the turnips " 25 this is fine weather warm today it is cold at night the rust has comenced on the Wheat " 26 a fine day the girls and Me went to R Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} 1883 July 27 there was a great deal of rain last night with thunder and lightning we had a terible storm of wind and rain in the afternoon I was down at Aberfoyle at the time ' 28 a fine day got up a very hgh wind in the afternoon " 30 this is a fine day but cold Mr and Mrs Amos was here from Galt on a visit Strattons boys is here painting the roof at the house and sheep pen " 31 this is a fine day but very cold for this season of the year the Men comenced to cut the Barley in the Oarchard it is very heavy and laid down very bad the boys are gang Ploughing the Summerfallow comenced to clean the turnips the Second time 30 was up at the Arkell Mill with a grist of wheat 13 B 45 lb got 524 lb flour 38 lb to the Bushel I got 182 lb of Bran August 1 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with Mrs Patton and her children to go to Port hurran I bought a wheel for Sulky rake paid a Dollar for it the men finished cutting the Barley in the Oarchard " 2 this is a very fine day very warm comenced to cutt the fall Wheat we got in two loads of Barley 1883 August 3 this day is very cold with a high wind we are cutting wheat got in 3 loads of barley �" 4 a fine day but cold for the Season cutting wheat got in 1 load of Barley " 6 this is a very fine warm day cutting wheat " 7 a fine warm day finished cutting the wheat 25 Acres it is badly rusted cutt some Barley " 8 this is a very warm day finished cutting the Barley we hauled in 11 loads of Wheat " 10 we finished hauling in the Barley 15 loads it is a very good crop " 11 the weather is very dry we finished hauling in the fall wheat 27 loads " 13 the men is at the turnips the second time " 14 Robert is at the Plough he is Ploughing the Barley land at the back lot I went to Guelph and got Some Shears for the Gang Plough and one for the No 4 Plough I bought a bag of Shorts at the Mill " 15 Robert & Sam is Ploughing the rest is at the turnips " 16 the weather is very dry and warm in the day and cold at night Sam comenced to haul out dung we were putting Paris green on the Potatoes the Second time " 17 this day is very warm John was at Sandy Flimmings thrashing 1883 August 17 I was at the Puslinch Lake with Mother and Elizabeth we were at the Gilchrist Clan Picknick " 18 this day was Soft and dull and very warm and some light showers then we had terable storm of wind and rain in the evening about 5 0clock " 19 there was a great deal of lightning all last night and Some rain then in the Morning we had a terable rain it rained until nine 0clock very heavy the flats are flooded with watter " 20 this was a fine day with a Shower about noon the men pull pulled the Peas in the back field a little over an Acre they were a fine crop I was at the Council Meetting " 22 we have fine weather now we were thrashing wheat we thrashed about 160 Bushels but it is badly shrunk some is very poor �23 this is a fine day we hauled in 3 loads of peas Sam is hauling out dung to the back field " 15 took lambs from the ewes 17 lambs and 33 others " 25 this is a fine day the men is pulling peas we went to Guelph with butter and eggs and 2 bags of Apples got $1 per Bag I bought 50 lb of Oatmeal paid $1 37 " 27 this is a fine day the men is pulling peas we hauled in 2 loads of Peas they have got the bigest part of them pulled 1883 August 28 this day is very cold and sort of wett showry and disigrable John is at Laings thrashing and Sam is at Hardys I was examining the roads on the Townline Susan and Margaret came down to See us today " 29 this is a fine day but rather cold I went to Guelph with a load of Oats 55 B 30 lb I only got 55 B 10 lb Sold them to Carter got 39 cents per Bushel $21.55 ' 30 this is a fine day we comenced to cutt the Spring Wheat and we brock the pitman shaft and I had to go to Guelph got it mendid at Toltons paid 50 cts 31 this is a very warm day we finished cutting the Spring wheat it is a very good crop we hauled in 2 loads of peas Sam has been at Watts thrashing nearly 2 1/2 days Sept 1 this is a fine harvest day the men has ben hauling in Peas and pulled Some we have about an Acre to pull yet but they are not ripe we went to Guelph " 3 this day is dry but cold John comenced to cutt the Oats Sam is ploughing for the fall wheat I went to Guelph to draw some money out the Bank for Mrs Stewart $20 " 4 I went out to Aberfoyle to the Seed Wheat Show I had out 16 Bushels of Wheat for John Caruthers I got $1.15 per B we got a very heavy rain coming home 1883 Sept 5 a fine day the men is ploughing in the forenoon at the Oats in the afternoon I cleaned up 11 Bushels of Democrat Wheat all we had off 2 Bushels sown �" 6 a fine day we were at the Oats in the back field next Archys " 7 this morning is dull we were at the Oats till noon it comenced to rain at noon and rained a little all afternoon Robert went away with Susan up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} he is going up home with her to Bells Corners " 8 this day is very cold got very cold in the Afternoon the men is ploughing we cleaned up some wheat for Seed 12 Bushels for Duncan Gilchrist and 16 B for John Black and 8 B for ourselves " 9 this day is cold frost last night had our overcoats at Church " 10 this is a warmer day but it was a very heavey frost last night the corn and hungarian grass is frozen white we have a field of late Oats 8 Acres badly frozen they were very heavey crop but late we got in the Spring Wheat 4 loads Robert got home from Bells corners " 11 this is a fine day very warm in the midle of the day we were cutting Oats " 12 this is a fine warm day but frost at night John Sowed 10 Acres of fall Wheat we pulled the last of the Peas we hauled in 3 loads of Oats we have 6 loads in 1883 Sept 13 this is a fine day we were hauling in Oats in the forenoon 3 loads it rained a little in the afternoon John is at Murrays thrashing " 14 a fine day I was up near Arkell letting jobs on the Roads " 15 a fine day I was at Guelph the Men is at the Oats hauling in " 17 a fine day the Men is ploughing for fall wheat at the back field Annie and Uncle John came home from California on a visit I got a present of a very fine Gold Watch from Brother John " 18 the men finished ploughing for the fall wheat I went down to Morriston with Uncle John " 19 a fine day I went in to Guelph With Uncle John Annie Mary and Elizabeth they went went down to the Toronto Show I bought a Coffie Mill paid $1 for it John finished Sowing the fall Wheat Sowed 9 Bushils 24 in all there is 15 1/2 Acres " 21 this day is fine the boys is at the Oats cutting and binding �" 22 a very fine day they finished cutting and binding the Oats we went to Guelph with Some butter and eggs John and Annie went up to Margarets " 24 this day is Soft and raining John went to the Arkell Mill with a grist of 2 bags of Wheat Old 4 bag of peas to chop 1883 Sept 25 this day is cold and raw we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} with Uncle John and Annie the men is ploughing " 26 this is a fine day cold in the morning we were up to Guelph to the Provincial Exibition " 27 a fine day we were nearly all up to Guelph at the Fair or Exibition it rained at night and very dark " 28 I was up to Guelph to the Show " 29 this day is soft and wet in the afternoon we comenced to dig up the potatoes in the forenoon 30 the old Sow piged 8 pigs October 1 a fine day but cold I was at the Council Meetining John and the Boys is at the Potatoes " 2 this morning is very wett untill 8 0clock we thrashed Some Peas about 90 Bushels and about 45 Bushels Spring Wheat it was a fine day after it cleared up 3 this day is cold and raw Susan and the Children went away home this afternoon the Most of our Fammily was here at Diner today " 4 this day is fine but frosty at night the men is hauling in Oats we went over to Andrew McRobbies with Uncle and Annie and Mother " 5 a fine day but cold and frosty in the morning Mother Georges Mary and Me went to Guelph the Men finished hauling in the Oats 1883 October 6 this morning is cold and thretining rain I went in to Guelph " 8 this is a fine day the Boys is at the Potatoes I was getting things ready for the Show " 9 this is a very fine warm day we were at the Puslinch Show there was a great crowd of people �" 10 this is a fine warm day the Boys is at the Potatoes I went to Guelph in the morning with Brother John and the three girls Annie Mary and Elizabeth to the Station they went to Niagaria falls I was home by half past nine oclock I was out to Mrs Stewarts to measure her Apples in the Afternoon there was 10 1/2 Bushels and about a gallon " 11 the Boys is at the Potatoes I went in to Guelph in the evening for the folks they came home from the falls this is the fast day " 12 this day is dull and soft the Boys finished taking up the Potatoes I went down to Mr Leslies to a Mgestrites Court to try John Murray laborer for breaking Alexander Campbell jaw bone " 13 we were at the Church Sam was ploughing the Potatoes land the Boys were gathering " 14 this is the Sacriment Sabath very cold 1883 October 15 Sam was at Atckinson thrashing John finished ploughing the Potatoe land I was pulling apples I went up to David Kings to Examin a job on the Road " 16 this is a fine day but very frosty in the morning we went in to Guelph with Annie and her Uncle John to see them off on the Carrs they started off to there home in California U S " 13 John went up to the Arkell Mill with 2 bags of Wheat " 17 this day is very cold I was at the Apples I went out to Mrs Stewarts in the morning John went up to the Arkell Mill with a load of Wheat 42 Bushels 50 lb got $1..12 cts per Bushell $47..89 cts " 18 this morning is frosty I was at the apples I went out to Mrs Stewarts in the evening with 50 lb flour " 19 this Morning is warm I went to Guelph to enquire about Some caned fruit that is coming from California John and the Boys is pulling up the Mangelwurtyels " 20 this day is very cold and raw I was out to Mrs Stewarts we Sold her farm to Pat Bailey for $5000 we went down to Mr Leslies to get the agreement wrote �" 22 the weather has ben very cold we have got the carrots up the Boys is topping the turnips Sam is Ploughing 1883 Oct 23 this day is warmer I was at the apples got the most of them in John is at McKenzies thrashing Robert harrowed up some of the turnips " 24 this is a fine warm day I finished pulling the apples they are a very poor crop a great many trees there is no apples on we comenced to haul home the turnips 11 loads " 25 we were busy at the Turnips John has ben 3 day at McKenzies " 27 thrashing I went in to Guelph with Georges Mary she sent a box to George with John McRobbie to the Postage " 27 we have had very fine weather this week we have got in 47 loads of turnips " 29 this day is soft there has ben a light rain most all day " 30 this is a fine day at the turnips in the afternoon " 31 this is a fine day got cold in the afternoon we finished hauling in the turnips part of them was good part very small there was 60 big loads I went up to the Arkell Mill with a grist of new wheat 10 Bushels got 360 lb of flour on 36 lb to the Bushel Nov 1 this morning was Soft there was a light shour of snow last night but it turned out a fine day I went out to " 2 this is a fine day Mrs Stewarts to fill up her Potatoes and appls Patrick Baley paid $432 on the Farm 1883 Nov 2 this is a fine day we were thrashing Barley over 200 Bushels and over 100 Bushels of Oats thrashed well " 3 this is a very fine day I went to Guelph with Mrs Stewarts Potatoes 13 Bags Apples 4 1/2 Bags Potatoes 70 cts Apples $1 Per Bag I paid David Stirton $432 on a Mortgage he held on the Stewart Farm got a release �" 5 John and the Boys hauled home the Potatoes from the Back field I went down to Bickleys to get a tyre on the iron axeltry wagon " 6 the men comenced to Plough the turnip land I cleaned up a load of Barley " 7 we have very fine weather just now Johns wife had a young Daughter this morning we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 52 Bushels at home 51 B 12 at Guelph got 65 cts per Bushel the highest price paid " 8 this is the Government Thanksgiveing Day John and Me went to the Church cleand a load of Barley " 9 it was very foggy in the forenoon with a shour then it cleard up with a very high wind in the afternoon " 10 this is a fine day I went to Guelph with a load of Barley 52 B 4 lb at home 51 B 32 lb at Guelph got 65 cts per Bushel $33.58 Robert and the two Marys went to Guelph with the Buggy they went to See the Doctor 1883 Nov 12 this is a terable Stormy day a terable wind with Showers of Snow it continud all day we cleaned up a load of Barley the Boys Started to go to School " 13 this is a fine day but rather cold in the morning John and Me went to Guelph with a load of Barley 51 B 4 lb at home 50 B 24 lb at Guelph got 66 cts per Bushel $33..33 I Bought a pair of felt Boots paid $2.75 John a pair of long felt Boots paid $3 Sam a pair of cowhide Boots paid $3 got 2 Bags of Liverpool Salt paid $1.80 100 lbs of Oatmeal paid $2 50 " 14 this is a very cold Stormy day high wind with Snow Showers " 15 this day is stormy snow Showers got very cold in the evening I went up to the Arkell Mill with 6 bags of Oats and peas to chop I went down to Aberfoyle in the evening " 16 this day is cold and frosty I went to Bickleys to get Farmer and Doll Shod I paid for them " 17 this is a fine day cold in the morning I went to Guelph with a load of Potatoes 20 bags Sold them to Mrs Campbell Dentist for 70 cts per bag and 4 bags of apples got $1 50 for one bag N Spys and $1 25 for the other three Bags got a pair Boots for R.J paid $3 for them �1883 Nov 19 this is a very fine warm day Sam is Ploughing John is Sick with a bad cold " 20 this is a fine warm day a little rain at night Sam was Ploughing " 21 this day is wett it rained a good deal 22 this is a fine day a very high wind in the morning Robert Lamb was here and built the steps at the front door Samual Bradshaws time was up tonight I paid him in full $126 for 7 months " 23 a fine day John went to Guelph to see the Doctor Orton and he Drove in Sam and Bob Little and Georges Mary to See the Doctor " 24 a very fine day I was at Hardies thrashing we got in the Potatoes that was in the Orchard " 26 this is a very Stormy wett day it blowed and rained nearly all day 27 this is a fine day but windy and cold in the morning I went in to Guelph got D Stewarts Will regestered and other buisness done John is not able to work yet 28 this day is pretty cold and frosty with a high wind and a Shour of snow I was fixing about home 29 this is a fine day we killed 4 pigs we had D Gilchrist and C Little helping us there is 7 to kill yet 1883 Dec 1 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph I had the Buggie with Mother and Some Ducks and John had a load of Potatoes 18 bags got 70 cts for 4 B and 65 for the rest 3 bags of Apples one for $1 50 and two for $1 25 each 2 pigs got $5 55 per hundred lb one weighed 182 the other 175 they were 7 month old we kept 2 at home one weighed 325 the other 185 we bought an overcoat for Robert James paid $8 for it " 3 a fine day I was at the Council Meeting the last of the year received $40 �" 4 a very fine day I went up to Arthur Vilage to the County Council Meeting went to Fergus on the Carrs then took a buss to Arthur " 7 this day is wett it rained all forenoon then at night we got down to Guelph from Arthur in the evening and stoped in Guelph all night " 8 a fine day but cold in the afternoon I got home from Arthur " 5 John went up to Muttries Mill with a grist of 10 Bags of Wheat " 10 this is a fine day a little cold I went in to Guelph for Doctor Orton for Georges Mary she is very bad " 11 cleaned up a load of Barley 22 bags a fine day " 12 a fine day I went down to Morriston got a pair of holdbacks paid 75 cts 1883 Dec 13 this is a very fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 53 B 6 lb at home 52 B 29 lb at Guelph got 63 cts per Bushel " 14 this was a fine warm morning but it got very cold in the afternoon with a high wind from the north we were thrashing Some Oats about 100 B and 56 B of fall wheat we made a smash of the Machine about 4 0clock and had to stope " 18 this is a very cold windy day with some Showers of snow we were hauling home Oats from the back barn I went down to Bickleys to get Rash Shod " 19 we were thrashing Oats Some 420 Bushels and about 20 B of Peas we had McKenzies Machine " 20 this was a fine day we went to the Tea meeting at the Town Hall at Aberfoyle in conection with our church " 22 this day is very cold I went to Guelph on some Buisness " 23 this is a dreadull cold stormy day with the wind out of the east some snow in the afternoon and Sleet at night �" 24 this is a fine calm mild day with a little Sleighing we went to Morriston I bought near 4 1/2 gallons of Coal oill paid 20 cts per gall from Jonston " 25 this is a fine Mild day I was at home all day " 27 this is a fine morning but got stormy before night snowed a good bit I was over at Glennies with the other members of the Council to examin a new bridge over the river the sow went the Boar 1883 Dec 28 this is a fine day we filled up some Potatoes " 29 this is a fine day good Sleighing we went to Guelph with a load 15 bags of Potatoes got 65 cts per bag and 4 bags of Apples got $1 60 per bag " 31 this is a fine day with Some Snow this was the Nomination of Councillars I was Nominated for Dep Reev and J Iles in opposition 1884 Jan 1 we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} to our New years Dinner there was the Macfarlanes and the Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} " 2 this is a terable Stormy snowing and blowing we were cutting peas in the forenoon I went up Peter Ormes funeral Duncan Graham and the Wife came down to See us " 4 we have had 3 terable cold Stormy days with a very high wind the roads are badly drifted " 5 this day is not so stormy but very cold 8 degrees below zero I went in to Guelph " 6 this is a cold stormy day we went to the Church " 7 this a fine day but frosty this was the Municipal Election I was Elected for Dep Reeve over J Iles by a majority of 30 I got 193 votes J 163 " 9 this is a terable stormy day yesterday it snowed all day and it has snowed and blowed all day and last night �1883 Dec 28 this is a fine day we filled up some Potatoes " 29 this is a fine day good Sleighing we went to Guelph with a load 15 bags of Potatoes got 65 cts per bag and 4 bags of Apples got $1 60 per bag " 31 this is a fine day with Some Snow this was the Nomination of Councillars I was Nominated for Dep Reev and J Iles in opposition 1884 Jan 1 we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} to our New years Dinner there was the MacFarlanes and the Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} " 2 this is a terable Stormy snowing and blowing we were cutting pears in the forenoon I went up Peter Ormes funeral Duncan Graham and the Wife came down to See us " 4 we have had 3 terable cold Stormy days with a very high wind the roads are badly drifted " 5 this day is not so stormy but very cold 8 degrees below zero I went in to Guelph " 6 this is a cold stormy day we went to the Church " 7 this a fine day but frosty this was the Municipal Election I was Elected for Dep Reeve over J Iles by a majority of 30 I got 193 votes J 163 " 9 this is a terable stormy day yesterday it snowed all day and it has snowed and blowed all day and last night 1884 Jan 12 we have had a very Stormy week the Snow is very deep and the roads are badly drifted I was at Aberfoyle at the Meeting of the Insurance Company I was Elected Presedent of the Company for this year �14 this day is milder it got very cold in the evening we went down to Morriston and settled up with W Ross there was a dispute between him and us about $17 50 that he overcharged I bought 6 tieroaps paid 15 cts each and a closeline paid 15 cts 15 this is a very cold frosty day Duncan Gilchrist and Christ Little was helping us to kill pigs we killed 7 the old Sow and 6 pigs 6 months old one weighed 155 lb 150 1/2 lb 144 .. 147 lb 324 lb 177 lb 166 lb the Sow to Boar 16 this is a cold day we went to Guelph with 3 pigs sold them for $7 per cwt 322 .. 175 .. 162 lb $45.64 I bought a front Quarter of beef its weight was 174 lb paid 6 1/2 per cwt " 17 this is a fine day we went out to Aberfoyle in the evening to the Farmers Social it was a fine night " 18 this is a fine day we went out to Aberfoyle with Mrs Stewart and Bill McPhatters wife " 19 this day is very cold we went to Guelph with Mrs Stewart and Bill McPhatters wife to go to Port Huron U S 1884 Jan 21 this day is cold I was at Aberfoyle at the Council Meeting the first Meeting of the year " 22 I went to Guelph to the first Meeting of the County Council we Elected A S Allan of Clifford Village as Warden for this year " 23 this day is stormy it snowed all day I was at Guelph " 24 this is a fine day but cold in the evening the County Council went to visit the two Hospitals in the afternoon " 25 this is dreadfull cold day it is very calm but very keen frost I got one of my fingers frost bitt going to Guelph in the morning it is very cold it is 40 degrees below zero " 26 this day is not near so cold we finished the County Council this is the fifth day I got $11 " 28 this day blustry and Snowing we were cutting Peas in the afternoon we had Donald {McKugie} and D McKenzie " 29 this is a fine day we went down to John McKenzies Sale and to W Gilfillans �" 30 this day is very soft it is regular thaw the first thaw we have had in January the roads is very soft " 31 this day a good deal colder the road are very rough Feb 1 we went over to Rockwood with the Wool we traded off 93 lb for cloth got 21 cts got 15 lb carded the roads are very rough 1884 Feb 2 this day is stormy and cold I went to Guelph with Mary " 4 this day is very cold I was at the Council Meeting " this day is very soft it was very stormy last night but it got quite a thaw all day John went up to the Culfield Mill with 10 bags of Oats and peas to Chop " 7 this is a very fine day the Sun is strong I was down to Aberfoyle at James McLeans at a Meeting of the Church Committee " 8 this day is dull and soft Hugh Cockburn and me was going round this part of the Congregation to get Subscriptions to pay a certain dept on the church " 9 this morning is snowing it turned out a fine day we went to Guelph with some butter I bought a pair of shoes for Lizie and some bran at the mill 440 lb paid 60 cts per 100lb I sent a letter to California ' 11 this day is a little stormy Gilfillian and the Wife was here " 6 this is a fine day I was at Guelph fair with John James Scott Assessors Man come back for a young cow I sold to James Scott for 40 dollars to be paid in June " 12 this day in very disagrable cold east wind with sort hard snow I was down to Moriston with the Wife and Georges Mary 1884 Feb 12 the wife and me went over to John Murrays in the evening to our tea he paid me for 3 cows to the Bull $3.75 �" 13 a fine day a little soft I went to Bickleys to get Farmer and Doll Shod " 14 this day is some colder with a high wind and some snow we were at home " 15 this is a fine day John and the Girels went over to Mr Aikins on the third Con in the evening to a party " 16 this is a fine day we cutt some Oats for feed and James some wood for firewood " 19 this day is very soft quite a thaw I went down to Mr Leslies in the afternoon I had some of the harness to Mr Scotts to get repaired " 20 this is a very cold stormy day with a very high wind it rained very heavy last night then changed very cold the roads are very slippery. I went to Aberfoyle to get Prince Shod at Bickleys " 21 this day turned very stormy in the afternoon a very high wind with showrs of snow John went to Guelph with a load of wood for Christ Little he had a bee of ten teams " 23 this is a fine day Mother and me went to Guelph with the Cutter John and Mary went with the Duble team 1884 Feb 23 John went up to the Mill with 7 bags of Oats to chopp for the cows he went in to Guelph with Doll the mare to lett the ferrier se her she is sometimes lame I went out to the Freight Station to enquire about some wine that Brother John sent from California it was there and three caces of caned fruit 6 cans it was shipped from California about the first of last August and we never got it till now it came to Guelph in December last but I did not get any notice there was about 300 lbs I paid 3 cts per lb Duty there was 38 Gallons of Wine I paid 55 cts per Gal Duty and $1 50 for freight that was an extra charge " 25 this day is milder it snowed a little in the morning it was very cold yesterday I went in to Guelph for the caned fruit and some of the wine I did not get on Saturday Mother came home she has ben in Guelph since Saturday stopping with Duncan Graham " 26 this is a very mild day it snowed a good bit last night and this morning Mother and me went over to Beverley to Visit Bella Gilfillian her Father and Mother went with us we stopped all night at W Gilfillians �" 28 this has ben a terable stormy cold day snowing and blowing it drifted the roads badly " 29 this is terable cold day the roads are very badly drifted 1884 March 1 this is very severe cold day it is very cold I went out to Old Mr James Blacks in the afternoon to get him to signe his Will he is very poorly he is in bed " 4 this is a very cold day very severe frost I went over to James Glennies Sale I bought a set of wooden harrows and paid $3.70 for them Duncan McKenzie brought them home with him " 5 this morning was very frosty we went to Guelph fair with 3 cows there was 2 of them belongs to George we sold Georges 2 the heiffer new calfed got $35 the other wont calf till July got $20 our own we did not sell there was a great many at the fair " 6 this is a very fine day the Sun is strong and clear there was one of the fat lambs died last night our folks went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} in the evening to a surprise party " 7 this day is sort of raw and cold it snowed a good bit last night I went up to the Model farm in the afternoon " 8 this is a terable stormy cold day it snowed and blowed the wind from the North East John is not well " 10 this is a very fine day frosty in the morning and warm though the day the roads are bad " 12 this is a fine day but the roads are very bad they are so Soft where the Snow is deep it rained yesterday 1884 March 12 I went in to Guelph with a load of potatoes 18 bags got 75 cts per bag and 3 bags and a Bushel of apples got $1 75 per bag I bought 2 bushels of clover have to pay $7 50 per Bushel and a half Barrel of herring paid $3 50 and 25 lb of cattle food Paid $1.50 " 15 a fine day we we went in to Guelph with 16 bags of Potatoes got 70 and 75 cts per bag and one bag of apples got $1 75 per bag a calf skin and 2 sheep skins got $2 55 for them �" 17 went up to the Mill with 10 bags of oats to choop I went in to Guelph to return the herrin and get another half Barel I went down to visit James Scott in the evening the Mrs was there " 18 went over to N Norrises and Duncan Morrisons " 19 this day is dull and soft I went over to Galt with Georges Mary to see her Friends she had the Children " 20 this is a fine day we got home from Galt all right ' 21 this is a very warm day the snow is going fast " 22 this is a fine day warm the Sleighing is very bad in to Guelph we went in with 8 bags of Potatoes for William Taylor of Nicoll got 70 cents per bag bought 100 lb of Oatmeal paid $2.75 it rained at night Robert Amos and Margaret was down 1884 March 24 this is a fine warm day John Gilchrist came to cut some firewood " 25 this is a fine warm day I went to Guelph with the wagon Georges Mary and the Children Started away to go home to Manitoba She went on the 2 Oclock train She paid $26.14 for her ticket I paid P Anderson $15 for 2 B clover " 26 this day is very soft it rained light all day nearly I was mending shoes " 28 this is a very fine day the girels and me went in to Guelph to meet Mrs Stewart her and Mrs Patton came from Port Huron " 31 this is a a very fine day I was at the Council Meeting the roads are very good April 1 this is a fine day but a little raw there was a shoure of snow last night it is snowing tonight we were at the Seed Show at Aberfoyl I got the first Prize for Barley first for Potatoes Second for spring wheat I sold the wheat for $1 25 Barly 80 cts Potatoes from 75 cts for Early rose 90 for B Hebron and $1 for White Elephant it was a very good show 1884 April 1 James Golightly comenced to work at noon he is hired for 7 months at 18 Dollers per month �" 2 this morning is very stormy windy out of the east with some snow then it rained and freezed the men is hauling home wood with the sleigh this is Guelph Fair day but we did not go in to it 3 this is a fine day but very cold we went to Guelph with Mrs Stewart to meet Mr Bailey to Settle about the farm we sold to him and he was to pay for it today " 5 we went to Guelph with Mrs Stewart and her Daughter Mrs Patton of Port Hurron She is going to live with Mrs Patton " 6 Sunday a fine day but very cold Mother and me went to see Margarets Baby " 7 a fine warm day but cold at night I went to Guelph to meet Mr. Bailey we got all the buisness settled and gave him his deed he paid me over $3000 and I deposited it in the Guelph Savings Bank on interest 8 this is a cold morning hard frost it snowed about two hours after ten oclock mother and me went up to Mr James Laidlaw then to R Amoses 1884 April 9 this day is milder but frosty in the morning the roads are very bad I came home from Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} I went down and Paid John Smith $17.10 I was at old James Blacks on business " 11 this is a fine day we were sawing firewood with the circular saw we had a fine days sawing of wood {ink stain} this is a fine day I went to Guelph with some butter {ink stain} 12 lb got 24 cts per lb some egs 15 cts and a bag of apples got $1 50 " 14 this is a beautifull fine day but is frosty and cold at night John went up to the Arkell Mill with a grist of 11 bags of wheat 23 Bushels 17 lb got home 861 lb flour or 37 lbs to the Bushel 15 this day is Soft it comenced to rain a cold east rain in the morning it rained a little the most of the day but not heavy it got warmer towards evening �10 this a fine day but a cold air frosty in the mornings we cleaned up the Spring wheat 39 1/2 Bushels altogether Sold 10 B at the seed show $1.29 12B to P Bealey $1 20 7 B to C Little 7 B for ourselves 16 this day is very disagarable it sort of driziled and rained I went to Guelph to the Horse Show had some butter got 24 cts lb the men comenced to Plough 1884 April 17 this is a fine day the ground was white with snow this morning but it soon went all away John went up to the Mill with 10 bags to choop 6 of Oats and 4 mixed Pat Bailey got 12 bushels paid $1 20 per Bushel " 18 this is a fine day the men is Ploughing I went over to William Gilfillians I had a bag of Potatoes {ink stain} " 19 this day is warm we wer cutting Oats she{ink stain} and Straw and the big wheel of the Horsepowr {ink stain} lifted up and the horses run away and brock {ink stain} part of the horsepowr I went to Guelph with {ink stain} some butter got 22 cts per lb " 21 this morning was very cold hard frost John {ink stain} went to Guelph for a load of Salt for the land {ink stain} he brought home 2335 lbs $5 1/2 per ton got 200 lbs of Plaster 70 cts got some mettle for the horse {ink stain} Powr paid 75 cts at Crows Foundry " 22 this is a fine day but very frosty in the morning {ink stain} John comenced to Gangplough the Potatoe la{ink stain} I was fixing the roller one of the sows piged on Sunday morning had 3 there is only one now 23 this is a fine warm day frosty at night I was sowing {ink stain} Salt on the Spring wheat land John comenced to {ink stain} sow the Spring wheat Charley Evens got 3 B w{ink stain} paid $ 1.25 1884 April 24 this is a fine warm day John finished Sowing the spring wheat 7 1/2 Bushels White Russian " 25 this is a fine day John comenced to sow the Barley in the back field �" 26 the weather is dry cold at nights John Sowed 8 1/2 Bushels of Barley in the back field " 28 fine weather we sowed 2 Bushels of Barley in the Oarchard Christ got 6 Bushels Sp wheat " 29 comenced to Sow the Oats in the field this side of the creek I sowed the Onions in the garden and planted some hitched up the black colt in the harrows for the first time she goes well May 1 this is a fine warm day frosty at night we got a bag of Barley 118 lb from Kenneth McKenzie and a 3 Bushels and 11 lb from John Murray paid Murray 65 cts per B 2 we had some rain last night it was warm this morning but is got dredfull windy and cold before noon we planted some maple trees along the back fence at the concession I sowed some salt in the evening on the Barley land this morning is cold sowed some Barley we went 3 to Guelph with Butter and eggs got 22 cts 14 cts 1884 May 5 this morning is dull and soft it rained a lot last night I went to Guelpt for Carter the Ferrier to see Doll the mare she is sick with inflamation on the lungs John finished sowing the Barley 18 1/2 Bushels got the big field in this side of the creek all sowed 18 1/2 Bushels Barley 20 1/2 B Oats 4 B peas " 6 this is a fine growing day Jim is ploughing sod and Robert is Gangploughing the little field at the creek John is fixing fences 7 this day is soft it sort of rained in the morning then it started to rain after noon not very heavy all afternoon we went to Guelph fair with a load of Potatoes 18 bags 7 bags of the white Eliphant 11 bags of Beauty of Hebron got $1.10 for the Eliphant 80 cts for the Hebron we bought a bag of American Potatoes of the rose variety paid 90 cts bought 6 3/4 Bushels of Peas paid 80 cts per B got 2 bags of chop done Peas and Oats paid 10 cts per Bag " 9 it has ben very soft these two days rained a good bit both days " 10 this day is raw and little cold finished the sod and sowed 3 bags of Peas I grafted about 40 grafts some N Spy King of Tomkins and Baldwins �May 12 this is a beautifull fine day things are growing fine finished sowing the Peas all the land that is ready there is a peice down in the corner of the field is too weet yet the Boys comenced to Ploug the Back field next McKenzies John is at John Smiths house raising a log house the mare Fannies leg is very bad swelled and very hott I am bathing it with cold watter " 13 this forenoon is cold with an east wind it rained a good part of the afternoon Robert was rolling till it rained " 9 the Sow piged she had 5 pigs 2 Died " 15 this was a fine warm morning till noon we had a Shour then about 3 oclock we had a great storm thunder and rain and a terable wind David Bradshaw came down to tell us that Margarets Baby was dead it Died this morning it has be bad for about two months " 16 this day is very cold all day we were up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} to the Babys Funeral John Sowed Some Oats in the Back field he has got the little field at the creek sowed with Oats Robert and Mary is Sick they are taking the measels May 17 this is a fine day I went to Guelph with Butter & egs 15 cts for the Butter and 14 cts for the egs I bought a Bushel of corn paid 85 cts 40 lb of Pea meal for the steers paid 1 1/2 cts per lb John finished Sowing the Oats we are all but a corner in the Pea field it is wett " 19 this is a fine growing day some light shours through the day but it rained very heavy at night James is hauling dung for the Potatoes I finished rolling the fall wheat in the morning " 20 this morning is very wett it has rained the most of the night Fanney folled last night and the foll was dead she folled before the time John is sick " 21 this is a fine day I was pruning apple trees " 22 this is a very fine day the two Girls and the two Boys are in bed with the measels I is sick yet " 23 this day is very warm we went to Guelph with Butter and eggs got 15 cts for the Butter 14 for the eggs I had a Bag of potatoes for Mr Buchanan got $1 " 24 we were at Margaret Kerrs Funeral Jane is bad with the measels �" 26 we have fine warm growing weather every thing is growing fine I was at the Council meeting we sowed some Peas and a little Oats 1884 May 26 the two Steers went away today we took them to Aberfoyle they weighed 2280 lb " 27 this day is a little cooler we comenced to plant the Potatoes I was cutting Potatoes all day Mother is Sick " 28 this is a very cold day we took the Bull to Guelph he is gone off to London I sold him and the steers to Edmond Gray the Bull weighed 2165 lb I got 5 1/2 cts per lb the steers weighed 2280 lb at 6 1/4 cts per lb " 29 this morning is very cold and frosty this is the fast day " 30 this day is a little warmer W Rae and me was examining the Roads " 31 this is a fine day we were at the Roads in the forenoon and at the Council meeting in the afternoon June 1 this is the Sacrament Sabath " 2 this is a fine warm day I was down to Leslies " 3 this is a fine warm day I went over to A Smiths to see a steer that is laying there the once I Sold then I went to Guelph to the County Council Meeting finished planting Potatoes " 5 the County Council went up to the Poor House 1884 June 5 then went out to the Model farm in the evening " 7 this is a fine warm day we finished the County Council we were 5 days got $11 I bought a new hat from Stewert paid $2 bought a tube for Janet Amos paid $1 " 9 this is a very warm day till 4 Oclock then it got very Cold it started to rain in the evening and rained all night we clipped 42 Sheep we had John Hardy helping �" 10 this morning is soft and some rain we were over to the other side of the Township letting jobs on the Roads " 11 we were letting jobs on the Roads John went to Aberfoyl to Mrs Thomas Ingrams Funeral the Doctor was up to see Johns Mary She is not well " 12 this is a very warm day it is a fine growing day the Doctor was here tonight to Johns Mary " 14 this is a fine warm day we were at Guelph with some Wool sold it for 18 cts per lb for long wool and 25 cts for short wool we sold 87 lb long 7 lb short sold 4 bags Potatoes for 73 cts per bag 13 I went over to the plaining Mill in Nassagaweya to get the flooring plained for the Kitchen floor paid 89 cts $1.85 for 300 feet I went up to Mr Thomas{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} to get some teeth pulled 1884 June 16 this is a very warm day I went down to Aberfoyle in the Morning to See Christ Littles sheep weighed 25 sheep weighed 4050 lb we comenced to Sow the turnips " 17 this day is very warm and dry Jim is ploughing the Summerfallow it is very hard John is drilling 18 this is very warm weather we had a small shour Gilfillian and the wife was here Fannie the Mare got the Horse Bibers young Englands Glory 19 we went to Guelph with Mother and the Girls to get some dresses we had the colt for the first time " 21 this day is warm we went out to Aberfoyle to lett some jobs on the roads on the 5th Con near the new bridge 23 we had a Speacial Meeting of the Council in the evening " 24 this day is very warm there was a heavy thunder Shour Mother and Me went up to Bells corners to See Susan and John Little " 25 we had a fine rain all forenoon here but very little at Bells corners �" 26 we went over to Harriston to See William Horrocks we called at Mount Forrest 27 we were at the great Reform Meetting at Harriston to heare Mr Blake and Others 1884 June 28 this is a very warm day we got home from Harriston {blank space} 24th John finnished sowing the turnips " 30 this day is very warm Alfred Howitt was here taking the level for some ditches on the sideline we were with him July 1 this is a very warm there was some showers went round in the evening I went over to the 3rd concession to examin a job on the roads then I went to Guelph to see the Calidonians dancing " 2 we had a warm dry day I took out two of the Buggy wheels to get the tyres sett " 3 we had a fine rain I went out for the wheels " it rained nearly all the forenoon it is fine growing weather John started to cut the hey he went a few rounds " there was some showers we went to Guelph " 7 this morning was very cold and windy John comenced to cutt the heay " 8 this is a fine day we are busy at the heay Robert was at Christ Littles raiking heay we got in one load of heay " 9 this is a very fine day we got in 4 loads of heay I went to Rockwood with {illegible number, over 100} lb of wool was docked 9 lb 138 1/2 out of 21 cts in goods $29.9 1884 July 9 I went from Rockwood to Guelph we bought two bags of Salt paid 70 cts per bag we bought a 100 lb of Oat Meal at Rockwood {illegible} paid $2 50 per 100 lb " 10 this is a very fine warm day I went over to the 4 Con to see a job on the road at Pat McGars Rae was there �" 12 this day was showry we did not do any thin at the hay except cutt a little we have had a very fine week for the heay untill today we went to Guelph with some butter I bought 2 lb of Paris Green paid 65 cts " 14 this is a good hay day James Golightly is not able to do much with a bile on his arm Bob Dunn was helping us in the afternoon I was at the Council Meeting in the afternoon " 15 this is a fine day but very cold for the season it has been very cold since saturday John finished Cutting the heay 27 acres in all " 16 this day is dull and cold comenced to Scuffel and thin the turnips " 17 this day is clearer and warmer raiked up some hay " 18 this is a fine day we finished hauling in the hay 28 loads of splendid hay big loads I went to Guelph with Jane to Meet Christ Little from the old County 1884 " 19 this day is dull and cold it has ben very cold all week we went to Guelph with butter and eggs and Some black currants I went up to Waterloo with the 10 Oclock train I paid 85 cts for a return ticket and 15 cts for the buss from Berlin to Waterloo " 21 they are busy at the turnips James comenced to Plough the Summerfallow the Second time I was cutting thistles in the Pasture field " 22 this morning was dull and misty then it cleared up and got very warm I went to Guelph for some fixings for the reaper I did not get them " 24 this was a fine day we had a fine light shower in the evening I went over to see a job on the road near Pat McGars in the evening John comenced to cutt the Barley at the back field ' 25 this is a fine day James is cradeling the Barley in the Orchard John is putting paris green on the Potatoes the Boy finished cleaning the turnips I was cutting thistles in the Pasture field " 26 this is a warm we went to Guelph with Butter eggs and Black currants John comenced to cutt the fall wheat hauled in a load of Barley 28 a very warm day finished cutting one field of wheat �1884 July 28 hauled in 3 loads of Barley " 29 hauled in 2 loads of Barly and and cutt 5 acres of Barley " 30 this is a very warm day we finished cutting the fall wheat and some Barley I went to Aberfoyle with the wagon wheel to get the tyre sett " 31 this forenoon has ben very Soft it has rained Since daylight and all forenoon I went to Aberfoyle for the wagon wheel paid McIntyre 50 cts for 2 fillors August 1 this is a fine day John finished cutting the Barley " 2 this is a very fine day we hauled in 7 loads of Barley and 5 loads of fall wheat " 4 we had some rain last night this was a fine day untill about half past 4 Oclock then we had a very heavy rain for about 2 hours we got in 2 loads of wheat before the rain Mother and Me went in to Guelph the time of the rain it rained nearly all the road Johns Baby Annie May McFarlane Died about 2 Oclock She was bad about 30 hours with infant Cholera she was 9 months old we got a Coffin in Guelph the coffin cost $9 Shroud $1 crape $1 box $1 20 1884 Aug 5 this day is Showry Johns Baby was Buried today " 6 this is a very fine day I went over to Waterloo to get the crooked Shaft fixed I got a new one paid $2 75 the boys got in 8 loads of Wheat in the evening they wrought till near 11 Oclock it looks like rain " 7 this is a very fine day we got in all the Barley 17 loads it was a very good crop we got in all the fall wheat except the raikings there is 21 loads in I was horse raiking Mary went up with farmer to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} to help with the thrashing " 8 this is a very fine day we got in 2 loads of wheat raikings we have 23 loads of fall wheat I went over to the Puslinch Lake with the two Girls to the Gilchrist clan picknick " 9 a fine day we went to Guelph with Butter & eggs �" 11 this is a very warm day we cutt the spring wheat Jim was at John Smiths thrashing I gave Robert Black $10 in part paymet for plank for the Caulfield Bridge " 12 this is a very warm day I went up to Caulfield Mill with some wheat there was 20 bushels for a grist and 10 1/2 bushels to sell got 82 cents per B it weighed 55lb to the Bushel 1884 August 13 the Boys is at the turnips Jim is at W McKenzies thrashing I went up to the Mill for the grist " 15 we have very hott dry weather it is terable hott we were thrashing half a day in the afternoon we thrashed 150 Bushels it is very good wheat " 16 this day is very dry and warm we got the spring wheat all but the raikings in 7 loads " 18 this day is very warm we got in a load of wheat raikings we had 8 loads of Spring wheat it was a very fine crop we comenced to pull the peas " 19 we took the lambs from the ews the men is pulling peas " 21 this is a very warm day at the Peas " 22 this is a very warm day we hauled in 6 loads of Peas John is at Fliming thrashing " 23 we had a light Shower this morning we went to Guelph with some apples got 75 cts for some and 50 cts for one some butter and eggs we comenced to cutt the Oats " 25 this morning is cool we cutt some oats I was at the Council Meeting is the afternoon John is Sick he is not able to work he went to the Doctor " 26 a fine day hauling in Peas 1884 August 27 this is a fine day I went up to Fergus to a meeting of reformers to make arangements for the Mowat reception �" 28 this a fine day had some rain in the evening we were at Aberfoyle at the Seed Show we had 10 bushels of Clawson Wheat and ten of Democrat wheat I got the 4 prize for the Democrat and Sold 6 B 20 lb at $ 1 per Bushel we were at Miss McIntyres Funeral " 29 we had a great rain last night James is at Murrys thrashing Robert comenced to Plough for wheat " 30 we had a very heavy rain this morning but it turned out a fine day after 8 oclock we went in to Guelph with some Butter and eggs John comenced to cutt the Oats in the back field next Archies Sept 1 this is a fine day the folks cutt the Oats in the back field Judge Chadwick Shot Mr Colson of Guelph in the face back in the swamp he is very bad " 2 this is a fine day we hauled in 12 loads of Oats " 3 this is a very fine day we hauled in 3 loads of Oats and 2 loads of peas got all the Peas in 25 loads a fine crap " 4 this is a fine day we comenced to plough for the fall wheat we hauled in the oats in the back field next Achys 10 loads a fine crop we hualed them in to the back barn 1884 Sept 5 very warm today the men finished ploughing the little field at the concession " 6 Sowed the field at the concession 7 Bushels " 8 this is a fine day I was at a meeting of Reformers at the Townhall Aberfoyle to appoint Delagates to the demonstration at Toronto to welcome the Hon Oliver Mowat I was Chairman there was a good meeting " 9 I went to Guelph this day is very hot we finished cutting the Oats in the field at the creek the Oats is all cut but half an acre of late oats " 10 we had a Shour yesterday evening Sowed 12 bushels of Democrate wheat in the big field �13 this is a fine day finished Sowing the wheat we sowed 19 Bushels Clawson and 12 Bushels of Democrat wheat I went to Guelph with a load of wheat 39 B 20 lb got 82 cts it weighed 62 lb to the Bushel " 16 this is a fine day John and me went to Toronto to the Mowat Demonstration and to the Toronto Fair there was a terable croud of people in Toronto " 17 a fine day got home from Toronto about 10 Oclock at night Mother has been bad with her throat " 19 a fine day we were thrashing with the steamer about 3 hours in the afternoon thrashed 200 B 1884 Sept 20 it rained some last night nearly all night but not heavy we thrashed a all day something over 909 B 298 fall wheat 130 sring 452 B of fall wheat 140 B peas 341 Barley " 21 frost this morning cool all day " 22 this is a very wett day it has rained very heavy all forenoon and we have 5 acres of Oats out yet it rained nearly all day " 23 this day is dull and dark we thrashed the Barley the Second time 241 Bushels it rained in the afternoon " 25 this is a fine day I went over to the 7th con to see a job on the road " 26 this is a fine day we hauled in 5 big loads of Oats " 27 this is a very wet day it rained nearly all day we went in to Guelph with Butter got 22 cts per lb 17cts per eggs " 29 a fine day but dull I was at the Council Meeting we comenced to Dig the Potatoes " 30 this day is dull and light shours I went to Guelph with some things for the Show I sold 2 bags of apples got 40 cts per bag I then went old to James Blacks Sale Oct 1 this is a fine morning got in a stack of Peas but it rained in the afternoon I was at the Apples �" 2 this was a very wett day it rained nearly all day lightly John and me went to Guelph Show it was a bad day for the Show I did not get any prize 1884 Oct 3 this is a very warm day I went over to James Andersons Sale I bought a Shearling South Down ram paid $9 for it " 4 this day was warm with Some Showers in the afternoon we went to Guelph with butter & eggs I then went to James Andersons to get the ram I then went down to Aberfoyle to Sware some of the Scott Oct canvesers " 6 this is a fine day they are busy at the Potatoes Mr Rae and me were letting a job of Ditching on the road " 7 this is a fine day we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} with William Horracks he was down on a visit " 8 we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 50 Bushels got 60 cents per Bushel it got very wett and cold in the afternoon John Little and Susan and the children came down in the evening " 9 this is a very fine day we were at the Puslinch Show we had some thing at it and got a few prizes " 10 John comenced to plough the Potatoe land " 13 this is a fine day we had a lot of rain yesterday morning John Little and Susan went home John finished Ploughing the Potatoe land we had a good crop some nine or then loads I sent a letter to California 1884 October 14 this is a fine day but cold frosty in the morning I received a teligram from my Brother John from California last night Annie is very Sick I entend to start off to California tomorrow if all is well John went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 49 B 28 lb got 58 cents per Bushel it came to $28 75 I bought a trunk paid $2.75 and a pair of calf Boots paid $4 �" 15 this is a fine day John went up to Marden with a load of apples 23 bags to make cider Robert Amos is to Boile it and make Apple butter I Started off to California on the Grand Trunk Railroad at 3 oclock PM I got as far as Sarnia before dark " 21 I arived at Sacramento at 7 Oclock this morning had to remain there till 1140 Oclock then I went on the train to Galt 27 miles got there at 1240 I received a Teligraph yesterday at Winemuccey from my Brother that Annie Died on Sunday the 19th I arived in time for the Funeral it took place imediately after I arived in Galt ' 24 my Brother John and me started for San Francisco at 1240 PM we got there at dark we stoped at the Grand Hotel we remained till monday morning 1884 October 27 we arived at Galt back from San Francisco at one Oclock 31 I left Galt at 9 Oclock AM for Sacramento on my way home to Canada we got to Sacramento at 10 O Brother John came with me to Sacramento I remained there untill half past seven then started on the train to cross the Mountains for home the Weather has ben very warm all the time I have ben in California Brother John returned home with the 6 Oclock train I started on the express train at half past 7 Oclock in the evening I was to go on the express untill I would overtake the Emigrant train that left in the morning I had an Emigrant ticket paid $64 50 for it Nov 1 I left the Express train at Truckee at 5 Oclock in the morning and waited till 6 Oclock on the Emigrant train " 3 I got to Ogden in the morning at 725 Oclock we changed carrs and started at 1015 Oclock " 5 we started from Council Bluff at 145 Oclock an Chichago and Rock Island railroad " 6 we got to Chichago at 7 Oclock left at 930 for Detroit got there after dark on the Michigan Centeral then we started on the Great Western 1884 Nov 7 I got to Harisburg at one Oclock in the morning had to stop untill 1030 Oclock AM got to Guelph at 1145 Oclock AM got home in the evening the folks at home had the Sweed �turnips all in loads there is Some Graystone to take in yet they have had very cold and wett weather at the turnips I had fine dry weather on my way home " 8 we went in to Guelph to get my trunks but I did not get them " 10 I went in to Guelph got my trunks and 3 cases of caned fruit from California I paid over $9 for Duty and $3 63 for freight the freight was paid in California $4 86 they still claim $4 9 " 12 we went in to Guelph with John and Mary we purchased tikets for California from Mr Gales paid $183 for the three $9 less than the Grand Trunk " 13 John and his Wife Mary and little Janet and our Mary started for California we went down to Schaw Station on the Credit valey railroad with then they started at 3 Oclock PM C Little R Amos Robert J Lizzie and my self went to see them off 1884 Nov 15 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with some butter " 17 I went away to hunt for a man to hire Robert was a Sandys Flimings thrashing Edward at McKenzies " 19 we went to Guelph to Settle with the Railroad agent about Some caned fruit from California there is some mistake about the freight " 20 John Gilchrist comenced to work here this morning he is hired for $13 50 per month for the winter " 14 William Beattie from Dumfriece and his wife was here " 22 we went in to Guelph with 3 bags of fall apples got 60 cts per bag and some butter got 20 cts per lb " 24 this is a very cold day we had a very heavy rain yesterday Morning then some snow last night I was at the Council Meeting the last we expect this year we received our pay $40 " 25 this is a sort of a stormy day Snowed some all day we thrashed Some peas 50 bushels oats 200 bushels we brock the Machine near 4 Oclock we had to quit �" 26 this day is clear but cold Robert and me went up to the Mill with 8 bags of Peas and Oats to choap we went to Guelph bought Robert a pair of Boots paid $3 25 a coat paid $3 50 a basket 50 cts 1884 Nov 27 this day is mild there is a little sleighing I went to Guelph yesterday with the sleigh we hauled home 2 loads of Oats from the back barn 29 this is a fine day a little frosty it is fine weather for winter we got all the Oats home from the back barn the Sow went to the Boar Decem 1 this is a very fine day we have a little sleighing but not much snow the Boys were at Christs thrashing " 2 this is a fine day but very frosty at night I went to Guelph to the County Council I got Fannie the mare Shod at G Nicholes paid 80 cts " 3 a fine day I went to Guelph with the Buggie it is fine wheeling at the Council in the forenoon at Mr W Leslies Funeral in the afternoon " 4 a fine day at the Council in Guelph " 5 at the County Council I sent a letter to California to John " 6 this morning is soft and dull and foggie then it comenced to rain at noon and rained all after noon heavy near night I was at Guelph to the County Council we finished this forenoon we have ben five day received $11 I sent a letter to John Little " 7 this day is wett and raw it rained all forenoon 1884 Dec 8 this is a fine day I was out at Aberfoyle to a Magestrates court we got a letter from Mary " 10 I went over to the Bridge on the Sideline between lots 10 & 11 on the 5 con to inspect a job �" 11 this is a fine day a little cold I was at the Post Office got a letter from John and one from Uncle John " 12 this day is prety cold McKenzies brought over the Machine to thrash tomorrow " 13 this is a very fine day we were thrashing they thrashed all the Oats that was to thrash 470 bushels we have thrashed alltogether about 800 bushels they charged Seven Dolars 15 this day is stormy snowed some all the afternoon I was at Mrs Donald McKeracher funeral she Died on Saturday " 16 this day is very cold and stormy we went to Guelph with a Sleigh load of Lambs 13 that I sold to George Scott I got $3 75 each $48 75 I sent a letter to California to Brother John " 14 this is a clear day but very cold Mother and Me was back to King the weavers I went up to Murrays with Elizabeth to get her lessons 1884 Dec 18 this is very cold day I went in to Guelph to the fatt cattle show and fair " 19 this is a very cold day it is nearly 30 deg below zero we killed the pgs 8 of them and a heffer we had Christ and Duncan Gilchrist helping us " 20 another very cold day Robert and me went in to Guelph with 4 hogs they weighed at home 173 lb 169 lb 234 lb 222 lb got $6 12 1/2 per 100 lb $47.78 a hide and 4 sheep skins got $5.98 got 6 1/2 cents per lb for the hide we left 4 hogs at home they weighed 798 lb and the heiffer it weighed 400 lb " 22 this day is some stormy I went over to the 7th con to see a job on the road one of the Sows went to Gilchrists Boar the other one went on the 29th November " 23 this is a fine day I was filling some Apples & Potatoes " 24 this day is very cold and stormy we went up to Guelph then up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} we stopped all night 25 this day is clear and very cold we got home from Roberts then I went to Mrs Peter McLarens funeral �27 this day is milder we went in to Guelph with some apples 9 bags got 80 cts per bag for 5 bags 60 for the rest some butter got 20 cts per lb got a 100 lb of cattle food paid 5 1/4 Dolars 29 this the Nomanination for Councilors 1884 Dec 29 I was nominated for Reeve and Dep Reeve but I would not stand I have retired from the Council it is nineteen years since I entered the Council " 31 the weather is very soft it rained some this morning the roads are muddy I sent away Annies bracelates to Mary to California 1885 January 1 this morning is cold and frosty it was very windy and cold all night it is calmer now a little snow this day is very quite we are at home " 2 this day is clear and cold " 3 this day is very cold I went in to Guelph with Some butter got 18 cts per lb " 5 this is a very fine day I went down to Morriston I paid the Doctor Crmack his bill $4 for one visit " 6 this day is Soft it rained in the forenoon but it cleared up in the afternoon the roads are Soft " 7 this is a fine day it was windy in the morning and frosty the roads are bad in the morning we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 Bushels 35 lb at 78 cents come to $31.66 it weighed 63 lb to the Bushel I paid a $100 to David Sticton on a note For more information on Duncan MacFarlane, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Scanned Manuscript and Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Duncan MacFarlane (1818-1892) 1882-1884 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers 1882 Jan 2nd this is a fine day but frosty we had the Election for Dep Reeve I was Elected I got 190 votes Iles 128 Majority 62 in my favour the back roads is very rough " 3 this day is cold and windy with a little snow Jane is bad with a sore throat John went to Guelph with a load of Tamarick for pump stuff it is all in now John Little was here today " 4 this day is clear and frosty very cold " 11 this is a fine day I went to Guelph to a Meeting of the Reformers of South Wellington and to hear Mr Paterson of South Brant I was appointed convener for Puslinch "12 I went to Aberfoyle to a meeting the Agriculture Socitey " 14 this is a very fine day we went to Guelph with Mrs Cassans funeral I was the Annual Meeting Meeting of the Puslinch Mutual fire insurance Company I was Elected President for this year " 16 this was the first Meeting of the Council W Nicoll Reeve D Macfarlane Dep Reeve Little Glennie and Rea Councellors 1882 January 17 this day is fine but frosty we went to D Campbell and D Watts to visit " 20 this is a buetifull fine day I went to Aberfoyle in the evening to an Oyster Supper at the Town Hall given to Mr Leslie Reeve and to present him with a Gold watch and chain it cost $180 for his his long servesis in the Council " 21 this day is dull and soft a little snow I went to Aberfoyle to get the Horses shod at D McGibbons shop got 3 new shoes 4 sett paid $1.45 " 23 yesterday was a very cold stormey day with very high wind this day is excessive cold keen frost we killed a steer today �" 24 this is a very cold frosty day last night wa the coldest keenest frost for 25 years in this part of Ontario I went to Guelph I sold the steers hide for $7 per 100 its weight was 55 lb I went to the County Council at 2 Oclock PM 25 this day is not so cold 26 this day is very dark and foggey it rained all afternoon the snow is nearly all gone 1882 January 27 a fine day very wingy last night the County Council was invited down to inspect Sleemans Brewery the most of us went down it is a great establishment we were shown through it all and then treated kindly both to eat and drink then went back to work at 3 oclock " 28 this is a very fine day we got through with the County Council for this Session I received $10.90 for pay " 31 a beautifull day we were cutting Peas with the cutting box and Horse powr Cullin Watt was here on a visit he has been away in the Rocky mountains for 16 years Feb 1 a fine day but dull in the afternoon we were cleaning up the Peas that we cutt yesterday " 2 a fine day we went to Moriston bought things for Duncan Shirts Etc " 3 a very fine day I went out to Aberfoyl to a Reform Meeting I was appointed President of the Reform Assosiation of Puslinch and William Ross Secritary "6 a fine day I was at the Meeting of the Council we appointed Township Officers 1882 Feb 7 a very fine day white frost in the morning then got very warm rained a little in the afternoon John went up to Haines Mill with 12 bags of Peas & Oats to chop paid 96 cts " 8 this is a very warm day the roads are muddy John & George is chopping wood for fire " 7 I paid $6 to Mr Swackhamer for the Horse Service Dusty Miller " 9 this is a fine day the Mrs and Me went up to Robert Amos the roads are soft �" 10 this day is cold and windy " 11 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with 12 bags of Potatoes sold 1 bag for $1.15 the others for $1.9 $13.15 and butter 23 cents per lb I bought a plate for the cutting box at Toltons paid 50 cents " 13 this day is very soft it rained last night it is very warm the roads are very soft almost impassible James Watt was here " 14 the roads are very bad we were at Mrs Duncan Campbels funeral I went over to Action I was one of the Pallbearers 15 very warm we put tick destroyer on the sheep 1882 Feb 16 this day is very warm and soft it rained a little all the afternoon we cleaned up some peas in the afternoon " 17 a fine day I went down to Morriston in the afternoon and I fixed the doors of the horse shades at the Church I paid Scott 90 cents for fixing some harness " 18 this is a very cold stormy day high wind but not much snow I was in the house all day I have a bad dose of the cold the rest of the family is bad " 20 this is a fine day John is hauling home fire wood " 21 this was a very stormy forenoon it sort of snowed or rained or both all night and this forenoon it brock out clear afternoon I was mending shoes " 23 this is a fine day we went to Morriston in the afternoon with some Butter and egg got some tin pails bottomed paid 50 cents bought 4 Gallons 1 quart 1 pint of coal oil paid 25 cents per gallon $1.10 from the tinsmith Johnston " 25 this is very fine day frosty in the Morning I went to Guelph with 12 bags of potatoes sold them for $1.10 per bag 12 lb Butter at 21 cents " 27 a fine warm day cleaning wheat 28 John went to the Arkel Mill with 6 bags 13 B 35 lb of Wheat fall and spring �1882 Feb 28 this day is very warm and soft it rained a little in the evening John got home with the Grist 540 lb flour 40 lb to the Bushel March 1 the Month of March sett in very warm this day is very soft and warm it rained nearly all forenoon so that we could not get to the Guelph fair the roads are very bad " 2 this day is very warm the road are very bad we went over to Alexander McCaigs Sale on the 3 con " 3 this day is very cold " 4 this day is cold in the morning we went to Guelph with some Butter got 23 & 24 cent per lb and a Calf skin weight 8 lbs at 10 cents per lb 80 cts " 8 this day is very cold in the morning a fine clear day I barganed with Dan Kennedys son for to hire for seven Dollars Months at $100 I went over to Andrew McRobbies for John McLean from Manitoba he is at our house " 9 this day is foggy and soft it rained some I went down to Donald McPhersons with John McLean we stoped all night " 10 this is a fine day it snowed and freezed some last night I came home from Morriston 1882 March 11 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with some butter got 24 cents per lb and 5 bags of potatoes got $1.10 per bag I got $600 from John Smith for to give George and Duncan before they go to Manitoba " 14 there is a little snow on the ground but the brock road is very bad we went down to Morriston with Butter and eggs " 15 the weather is cold and raw the sow piged last night she had 8 and they are all dead John went to Muttries Mill with 6 bags of Oats & Peas to chopp I was T. Willoughbys Sale I bought an old Waggon for $10 " 16 this is a fine clear sunney day the sun was very warm we cleaned some peas and cutt some straw �" 18 this day is very soft it rained considerable in the afternoon and at night I went down to Aberfoyle I wrote a letter to John Little and one to Annie the roads are bad " 21 this is a very stormy day snowed a little and there was a very high wind it did not freze very much there was a large partie here tonight " 22 this day is prety cold we went over to I K Glennies sale Duncan Bought a yok of Oxen for George paid $140 cash for them to take to Manitoba 1882 March 23 this is a fine day the roads were good in the morning but got soft in the afternoon we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 34. Bushels 25 lb at Guelph 34 B 30 at home got $1. 24 cts per B bought some bran paid at the rate of $15 per ton " 24 this is a very cold windy day we cut some straw and saved some firewood Duncan and Mother went down to Morriston " 25 this is a fine day cold air we went to Mrs Stewarts " 27 this day is Soft it rained all night and all forenoon it snowed yesterday morning the roads are very bad I was at the Council Meeting " 28 this is a fine clear day frost last night John went in to Guelph with a load for George he is going to Manitoba " 29 this is a fine day I went to Guelph with a load of of trunks and boxes for George and Duncan to put on the Cars we started to load the Cars " 30 this is a fine day we went to Guelph nearly all in the House we took up the Cattle a yoke of Oxen and 2 cows for Manitoba and Duncans Horse Christ Little had 3 Horses 9 Cows 1882 March 30 this is the Ester fat Cattle fair we took in the Two Steers to Sell John Sold them on the road for $105 George And Christ Little Started about 6 oclock in the evening with a car load of Horses Cattle and / Implements for Brandon Manitoba " 31 this morning is cold but clear I was down to Aberfoyle to the Seed fair �April 1 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with Butter and Egs got 25 cts per lb & 15 cts per Doz I went to the station for some Chairs and table of Georges he could not get them on the Cars I brock the tounge of Duncans rig and had get a new one paid $1.50 " 3 a fine day we were Sawing fire wood with the circular saw Hugh Kennady comenced to work he is hired for Seven Months for $100 we bought 5 bags of Early rose Potatoes from John Hardy paid $1.10 per bag " 4 this day is soft it rained in the afternoon I went up to Mutries Mill with 8 bags of chopp " 5 this morning is windy and cold we went to Guelph with Duncan and Mary and her children that is Georges Mary they went off on the Cars at half past two 0clock for Brandon Manitoba 1882 April 5 Bought 1 1/2 Bushels clover seed at the McEldarys paid $5 25 per B 1 1/2 Bushels Timothy paid $3.75 per B " 7 comenced to Plough the sod field at the old roothouse " 8 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with Butter and egs got 23 cts and 14 cts " 6 this day is soft it rained some I went to John Thompsons Sale I Bought a Pleasure Sleigh have to Pay $9 25 staire carpet $1.50 gave a note for $10 75 one year after date " 10 this is a very cold frosty day a great change since last week we sowed clover back in the flats the field behind the bush " 11 very cold we were at the Aberfoyle horse and Bull Show Robert got the Second prize for the Bull Reno $2 I went to Moriston and Paid I J Scott $45 for Duncans harnis there $5 to pay yet " 13 was out Mrs Stewarts about the pump with Hardy " 15 this is a fine day but cold air been colod and frosty all week we went to Guelph with Buter Egs and one bag of Potatoes got $1.15 per B " 17 a fine clear day the men are Ploughing we went up to Margrets with Jane and the children �1882 April 18 this is a fine day I was at Mrs Stewart to help to put in a pump in the weell it cost $13 50 then I went down to Aberfoyle " 19 this day is Soft it rained in the forenoon and at night it was fine and warm James Laidlaw and the Mrs was here on a Visit " 20 John went to Guelph for a load of Salt 2000 lb paid $5 25 per ton " 13 John went to Guelph for 1000 lb of bran paid $15 per ton " 21 very windy and cold Sowed Some Spring wheat 22 a fine day cold in the morning we went to Guelph with some butter and eggs I got 14 apple trees at Sunleys paid 10 cents each John finished Sowing the field at the end of the barn 6 bushels of wheat 9 bushels of barley " 24 a fine day a little cold a good day for work " 25 this is a fine day John Sowed Barley in the big flat field 3 acres 6 Bushels " 26 Sowed the the field back near Archabald McKenzies at the back corner in barley and Oats 4 1/2 Bushels Barley 10 Bushels Oats Sowed the Onions & beets and some carrots in the garden 1882 April 27 comenced to gangplough the field at the creek " 28 a fine day but cold and frosty at night I planted 15 apple trees I bought from Sunly at Guelph " 29 we went to Guelph with Butter and Eggs Christ Little came home from Manitoba May 1 this is a fine morning but it was Shoury in the afternoon I planted 8 Maple trees in the oarchard and the lane " 2 this is a very cold day it was very hard frost this morning it is a cold wind all day we planted 15 Maple trees in the back field Hugh is ploughing sod John is rolling the wheat fall Robert went out with Christs cow in the evening �" 3 this morning is cold a fine Dry day we went to Guelph fair we took in the ram and one wether sold the ram for 5 cents per lb his weight was 249 lb at home the weathers weight was 159 at 6 cents per lb we bought 5 hundred lb of salt at 5 1/4 $ per ton 1300 lb of plaster at $5 per ton " 4 this is a beautifull day warm and growing John finished Sowing the Oats he sowed 49 1/2 Bushels " 5 this day is cold again and dry 1882 May 6 this day is cold and dry we went to Guelph with some Butter & egs and 3 bags of potatoes got $1.30 per bag and one Bushel of appels got 18 cents for the Butter 12 1/2 for the egs " 8 a fine day but dry and cold John Sowed 5 acres of Peas we had to Kill one of the yearling hiffers she got her leg brock very bad back in the swamp " 9 this is a very fine warm day the warmest we have had this spring we have had it very cold and dry all this last Month there is very little groth yet I was over to the Bridge at Buchannans to lett a job we lett the job of Building a new Bridge to Donald Campble of Crief for $255 " 10 this Morning is cold with a cold east wind in the forenoon but the Afternoon was very wett cold east rain I went to Guelph with the Buggy to get it fixed I bought a Bushel of Corn paid 90 cents " 11 this is a very Stormy day it comenced to rain yesterday about noon it rained all afternoon and all night this this forenoon it blowed with light rain but this afternoon is terible stomy and wett the wind from the east all the time and very cold the Mare Doll foaled this morning and the foal Died today 1882 May 12 it is 40 years today since we got Married this is a terible stormy wet day very windy from the east it has rained steady since it comenced and very cold " 13 this day cold we have had 3 days of steady wett and cold east wind we we went to Guelph with Butter and eggs and 3 bags of Potatoes got $1 30 per bag �" 15 a fine day but cold we were at John Winyards funeral " 16 a fine day I went down to McIntosh the Tailors to get measured for a coat then we went up to Robert Amos in the evening " 17 a fine day Mother and Me went up to John Littles to Bells Corners in Luther " 18 a fine day I went with John Little to Mount Forrest to see the place I have not ben there for 18 or 20 years " 19 a fine day we came home from Luther " 20 a fine day cold air we have frost every morning there is very little groth in the ground we went to Guelph with butter and eggs " 22 this is a fine growing day it rained nearly all afternoon I was at Guelph at a Meeting of reformers " 23 this day is dry but very cold I went to the Aberfoyle Mill with a grist of 13 B 43 lb got 521 flour 45 short 1 72 Bran 1882 May 20 John finished sowing the Peas he sowed 2 acres he sowed the rest on the 8th and 9th 11 acres he sowed 1 Bushel of corn "23 comenced to plant the Potatoes " 24 Hugh was off work John ploughing the turnip land " 25 we finished planting the Potatoes fine weather but cold " 26 finished ploughing down the Dung on the turnip land " 27 a fine day warmer we went to Guelph with Butter and eggs I bought 30 lb rape seed paid 9 cents per lb " 29 this is a fine day the weather keeps cold I was at the Council Meeting and a Meeting of reformers to appoint Deligates to go to Guelph �" 30 I went to Guelph to the Convention to nominate a Candidate to the House of Commons James Innis was chosen John washed the Sheep " 31 a fine growing day it is Shoury all day it rained June 1 a fine morning but a cold wind this is our fast day " 2 we had a shour I was over the roads with James Glennie to examin them where petioned for money " 1 I went down to McIntosh the Tailor for a new Coat I got made paid $4 for coat and vest for making 1882 June 5 we had a heavy rain yesterday we cliped the sheap 26 left 3 to clip they are sick " 6 I went up to Palmerston to the Meeting of the County Council went up from Guelph on the Cars it is 53 miles from here " 7 the County Council was invited to H F Clarkes Brewary to Dinner " 9 I got home from Palmerston we were at a Meeting of J A McDonalds in Guelph in the evening " 10 we went to Guelph I bought 13 lb of turnip seed paid $2 for it " 12 fine warm weather John and I went in to Guelph in the evening to a politake meeting Johnston and Guthrie spock " 13 I was in Guelph at the Nomination Innis and Goldie was Nominated " 14 a fine growing day a good deal of rain but very warm I was away with Glennie letting jobs on the roads " 15 a fine growing day warm and shours " 16 a fine day we went to Guelph took 3 bags of oats to Mutries Mill to chop sold one bag of Potatoes $1.50 1882 �June 17 John Sowed 4 acres of turnips " 19 the men finished sowing the turnips sowed 13 1/2 lbs paid $2 12 1/2 for the seed " 20 a very fine day the crops is growing very fast this was Election day for the House of Commons James Innis was Elected by a Majority of 116 over James Goldie the Conservitive " 21 we went down to Morriston with the Boys Robert James and Edward to get new close for them Bought cloth for two Suits got them cutt Jane is going to make them 24 a fine day very warm very hott We went to Guelph with a load of Wheat Spring there was 27. Bushels 37 lbs at Guelph 27 B 51 at home we got $1. 29 per B $35.62 96 lb wool at 21 cents $20.16 I bought 100 lb of oatmeal paid $3 for it 28 fine growing weather the men started to plough the field near the creek it is very thilstely. " 29 I went down to Morriston paid Ross for the Boys close $7. 60 paid Scott the Balance of Duncans harness $5 paid James McLean $7. 30 we went to Guelph it came on very wett before noon I went to the Agricultural Coledge to the coloseing exercise 1882 July 1 a fine day but cold John and the Boys and Mary went to Guelph to the Calidonians games I went to Aberfoyle to a Meeting of the Directors of the Puslinch Insurance Company and examin Hugh Reads job on the road " 3 I was at the Council Meeting in the afternoon " 5 we went to Guelph Fair I bought 2 hoes paid 95 cent for the two 3 rakes for 25 cents " 6 this is fine weather I was cutting thistles the men is hoeing the Carrots " 7 this is the Examination and picknick at the School they are all at but mysilf I sent a letter away to Duncan " 10 this is a fine day we had a shour after dinner hoeing the potatoes " 11 a fine day but windy I went to Guelph for 2 gaurds for the mower I bought a keg of white lead paid $ 2 25 1 1/2 galons linced oil paid 95 cents per gallon 1/2 gallon turpintine paid $1 �per gallon a steel barley fork paid $1.15 285 lb salt 83 cts some paint 40 cents per lb a butcher nife 30 cts John comenced to cutt the heay in the oarchard I paid Green $4 for Grafting 86 grafts 1882 July 12 John is Setting up the potatoes in the afternoon he finished them he cut some heay we had some rain in the evening Hught scuf finished Scufling} the turnips the boys comenced to thin " 13 this is a fine day John finished cutting the field behind the stable we hauled in 2 loads of Heay " 15 this is a fine heay day we finished hauling the field behind the stable 10 loads of heay 2 1/2 in the Oarchard John comenced to the heay back in the flats Susan and the children came down from Bells corner " 18 John finished cutting the heay in the Morning hauled in two loads then we had some thunder shours in the afternoon it was very warm in the forenoon " 21 fine heay wether finnished hauling in the hay 27 loads of very good hay in good condition " 22 a fine day we went to Guelph " 25 very dry warm weather I went to Guelph with Christ Little and Jane they went on the cars to go to Chicago on a visit " 26 a fine day comenced to cutt a swath round the Barley and some of the wheat 27 John cutt the Barley near the Barn it rained in the evening I am Busy at the Potatoe Bugs 1882 July 28 a fine day cutt 5 acres of wheat " 29 cutt some wheat and hauled in 3 loads of Barley " 30 a fine day warm and dry hauled in 5 loads of Barley and cutt some wheat �Aug 1 hauled in one load of Barley all that is cutt 9 loads cutt some wheat it comenced to rain about 10 0cl it sort of rained nearly all the rest of the day " 2 this is a fine day I went to Guelph Fair got a front leg for the Scuffeler paid 90 ct got a steel collar cap paid 50 ct " 3 this is a fine day but dull and warm finnished cutting the fall Wheat 16 1/2 acres " 4 a fine day in the forenoon but got dull with a little rain cutt the Barley back in the big field finished " 5 this is the best harvest day since Monday at the turnips in the forenoon hauled in 4 loads of fall wheat and 2 loads of Barley " 6 this day is very warm we had a thunder shour in the evening in rained very heavey " 7 this day is dull and warm in the forenoon but got up a good drought in the afternoon we got in one load Barley " 8 we had a very heavy rain with thunder and lightning it rained for a long while " 9 we got in 6 loads of wheat in the afternoon it rained in the evening 1882 August 10 this day is dull and some shours we are at the turnips " 11 this is a fine day the best harvest day we have had for two weeks it has ben shoury and dull we were hauling in wheat 9 loads and 4 of Barley " 12 this is a fine day here there is some Shours going round we got in all the fall wheat 30 loads and all the Barley 18 loads Some of the Barley is badly coulered the wheat is a fine crop I went over to the Bridge at Buchanans to meet the Contractor " 15 we have fine harvest weather the men is at the turnips " 16 we comenced to cut the spring wheat in the afternoon " 17 finished cutting the spring wheat it is a good crop 3 acres the men comenced to pull the peas we went down to Aberfoyl in the evening �" 18 a fine day we went in to Guelph in the evening I went up to Mutries Mill in the morning about the Voters list " 19 this is a fine day warm we were thrashing till half past four we thrashed 170 Bushels of Wheat and 41 Barley Johns Wife had a son " 21 this forenoon is very warm and sultry we hauled in one load of spring wheat after dinner then it comenced to rain it was showery all afternoon 1882 August 22 this day is very dull and Soft it rained a good deal all night today close and warm neithere wind or drought I was at Beatties thrashing the men is at the turnips in the forenoon and pulling peas in the afternoon " 23 this day is very dull and warm there was more rain last night it is bad harvest weather I was cleaning some wheat the men was pulling peas in the afternoon " 24 this is a fine harvest day the men were pulling peas we hauled in 3 loads of spring wheat we had 4 big loads and 1 load of peas we put the lambs from the ewes on Monday the 22nd " 25 this is a fine day very warm the men is hauling in peas I was at Aberfoyle Seed Wheat Show I got the second prize for 10 Bushels of Fulty wheat $3 and 3 prize for 10 B of Clawson wheat $2 I sold the Clawson wheat for $1.25 per B " 26 a fine day hauling in peas " 28 a fine day finished hauling in the peas 18 loads they were a fine crop I was at a Meeting of the Council in the afternoon John comenced to cutt the Oats after noon 1882 Aug 29 this is a fine day the folks are at the Oats I was cleaning wheat " 30 a very warm day I went to Guelph seed fair I had 20 Bushels of Clawson Wheat I got the 3rd prize $2 sold it for $1 25 per B I had 20 Bushels of Fultye wheat sold 6 B at $1.20 per B " 31 we had a heavy Shour last night we were cutting and Binding Oats in the afternoon the men were Ploughing in the forenoon �Sept 1 finished cutting the Oats I have not ben very well today I was not able to work " 2 this is a fine day I went to Guelph with some Butter and 8 Bushels of Seed wheat for P Gow got $1.25 per B $10 the folks finished Binding the Oats got in 3 loads we had a heavy thunder shower in the evening " 4 a fine day the men is plowing in the forenoon we hauled in 5 loads of Oats to the Back Barn ' 5 hauled 5 loads of Oats in the afternoon John was at Grants thrashing in the forenoon and Gilchrists in the Afternoon with the horses " 7 very warm we finished hauling in the Oats 24 loads they were a good crop Sept 6 I went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 3 bags of wheat " 9 we went to Guelph with butter and egg I got 6 bushels of White Mountain Wheat from John McKorkindale paid $1.20 per Bushel and 2 bushels of Democrate Wheat from James Glennie paid $1.50 per Bushel " 12 fine weather I went to Guelph for a casting for the seed drill then went over to the Bridge at Buchanans to inspect it it is finished " 13 Johns Baby Died this Morning it was 3 weeks and 4 days old I went to Guelph for a coffin paid $4.75 for it I was at the Annual Sale of the model farm we had a thunder Sower " 14 Johns Baby was Burried we had very high wind all day John D McWilliams got 16 Bus of Clawson Wheat he is to pay $1.25 per Bushel " 15 warm weather John comenced to sow the Wheat sowed 11 acers I had to go to Guelph Mrs Robert Cook Died and was brought from Grandrappids to be burried in Puslinch I had to go to Guelph for to get her brought to her Mothers I had to go down to order the grave to be dug 1882 Sept 16 John finished sowing the 14 acre field in the morning then we went to Jennie Cooks Funeral at 10 0clock �" 18 this day is very warm the men is busy ploughing for wheat I went down to Aberfoyle with the Buggie to get the tires Sett at Beckleys " 19 this day is very close and warm we had a thunder Shouwer at noon very warm all day we sowed 10 Bushels of Clawson Wheat in the field at the old roothouse Margaret was down " 20 a fine day the men is ploughingh I went to Aberfoyle in the evening for the buggey " 21 we went to Guelph with mrs Stewart and Bob Cook we finished sowing the fall Wheat 25 Acres 42 bushels 22 this Morning is wett it rained nearly all night 23 this is a very fine day John and the two Girls and the two boys went to the Lake there was a Sundy School Picknick to the Lake 26 we have fine weather but cool at night Robert Amos was down we went to Sandy Flimmings Sale he has sold the farm he lives on to Christ Little 27 I was at Archy McKenzies thrashing in the forenoon the men were hauling out dung 1882 Sept 28 this is a fine day but dry John was down to help to move Christ Little he moved back to Sandy Flimmings farm I was puting up a new fence back the lane near the back barn " 30 this is a very fine day we went to Guelph I went with Johns Mary and the Buggy with Butter and a Bushel of Pears sold them for $1.50 per B John took in a load of Barley 43 B 13 lb at 72 cents per $31.14 Oct 2 the weather is very warm we comenced to Dig up the Potatoes " 3 I went to Guelph with 2 bags of fall wheat and 2 lots of potatoes to the show " 4 Mother and Me went to Guelph to the Show I got the 3rd prize for the Clawson Wheat and 2nd prize for the early rose potatoes I sold the potatoes for 50 cts per Bushel sold 2 B pears " 5 I got a letter from Annie She has been very sick in California " 6 a fine day we were all at the Puslinch Show exept Mother �" 7 went to Guelph with Butter I got a Box for Mrs Stewart from Bob Cook Grand Rappids 1882 Oct 9 Sandy McCoag and Aunt Jane come down from Keppell on Saturday they went down to Beaverly today we finished Diging the Potatoes they are a very fine crop about 8 loads they were in the Oarchard I was pulling Apples " 10 this day is dull threttning rain we thrashed 75 Bushels of spring wheat in the evening it is a good crop " 11 we were thrashing we had Bob Blacks mashine he thrashed today 306 Bushels of fall wheat and 265 Bushels of Barley I sold 15 lambs to 2 men strangers for the sum of $53 $2 50 " 12 this is our fastday we were at the Church 13 we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} with Aunt Jane she is going home we then went up to Mr Jonston the Mrs and Mary and me it rained in the evening and we did not get home " 14 this is a very fine day very warm we got home from Pilkington " 15 this is our Sacrament Sabath a fine day " 16 a fine day Meeting of Councill " 17 a fine day I went to Aberfoyle Mill with 10 bags of Potatoes for McIntyre 14. B 30 lb to the Mill of Wheat at 95 cents per B and a small grist 1882 October 18 this is a very fine warm day we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 52. B 16 lb at 73 cts " 19 the men are Ploughing we cleaned up a load of Barley and thrashed some Oats for the horses " 20 I was at Hugh Reads Sale I Bought a Breeding Sow $15.81 �" 21 fine weather we had some frost last night I went to Guelph with a load of Barley 60. Bushels 40 lb got 73 cents per B " 23 we comenced to top the Turnips and harrow them up " 24 a fine day hauling in turnips 19 loads " 25 a fine day frosty in the Morning got in 12 loads turnips I finished takeing in the Apples " 28 this is a fine day we finished hauling in the turnips 74 large large loads we have had very fine weather warm and dry the turnips is a very good crop we had about 12 cart loads of carrots and 2 wagon loads of Mangelwartyle I was in Guelph with Mother " 30 a fine day John went down to Moriston with 8 bags of apples to make cider he brought home the plough from Bickleys we got a new steel mouldboard and a new ladder from McIntyres paid $2 for it 1882 October 30 we went over to William Gilfillians when we were comeing home we upset in the dark and Mother got her arm brocken Nov 1 I went to Guelph fair and bought a Sherling ram from E Tolton Erin for $11 " 3 the weather is a little colder frost at night but dry I went to Aberfoyle got a letter from Annie Uncle John Sent $40 to Mother and Mary in a present " 4 Hugh Kennidy left today his time was up seven months for $100 paid him in full " 6 I went to Aberfoyle to a Meeting of the Insurance Directors on some buisness " 7 this day is dull and soft warm looks like rain I went to the Caulfields Mill with 4 bags of Peas and Barley to chop paid 10 cents per bags sent a letter to Annie " 9 a fine day warm and foggy I drove Mother down to Moriston to the Dr put the Ews to the ram " 11 a fine day a very light shour in the Morning I went to Guelph with a load of potatoes sold them for 55 cts per bag bought a barrel of herring paid $7 �" 13 this morning was stormy we had a fine rain yesterday and this morning then it comenced to Snow soft the first of the Season 1882 Nov 14 this morning is rather cold a little snow on the ground a good day for work we were thrashing we thrashed about 90 bushels of Barley 185 of Oats 34 of peas " 15 this is a fine day I went up to Caulfields Mill with a grist of 5 bags 11 Bushels and 8 bags of chop I did not get it home " 16 this is a fine day I went up to the Mill for the grist there was 10 bushels and 54 lb got 396 lb of flour that is 36 lb per Bushel it was first clas Clawson Wheat I went down to Moriston with Mother to the Doctor " 17 this morning was a little stormy it comenced to rain last night then turned to snow it snowed about 3 inches the first of the Season we have had a very fine oppen fall very little frost " 18 frosty this morning I went to Guelph with 12 bags of potatoes got 60 cents per bag " 21 this is a fine day I went over to Rockwood with the wool to the factory I got 23 1/2 lb carded paid $1.65 traded off 11 1/2 lbs for flannel got 23 cts per lb flannel 50 cts per yd left 37 1/2 lb to spin 23 we have very fine weather it rained some this after noon we killed a cow today John has ben at Watts thrashing nearly all week 3 1/2 days 1882 Nov 24 we had some snow this morning John is at Gilchrists thrashing " 25 I went to Guelph with 20 bags of Potatoes got 55 cts per bag and 4 bags of apples got $1.25 per bag " 26 Snowed nearly all day 27 a fine day but frosty I went to Moriston with Mother to the Doctor with the cutter �" 28 this day is raw and cold James Lennie and wife was here we went to James Mooneys Sale " 29 this day is cold James Cotteral has ben at Laings thrashing for me for 3 days Dec 1 this is a fine day we were thrashing peas about 130 B " 2 we went to Guelph we took up a load of Clawson wheat to Mutries Mill 35 Bushels 45 lb at 91 cts "4 I was at the Council Meeting the last of the season we received our pay $40 each ' 5 I went up to Mount Forest to the Meeting of the County Council went up on the Cars from Guelph John took up 13 bags to the Mill to chop " 6 this is a fine day the Country Council was invited to visit the centeral and the High Schools of Mount Forest we were drove round in Sleighs I went in the evening to John Littls to Bels Corners 9 Miles 1882 Dec 7 this is a terible stormy day wind and Snow all night and all day I drove in from Bells Corners in the Morning right against the wind it was a terible drive the County Council was invited Mr McMullins MP in the evening to Musick and refreshments we went " 8 this day is stil stormy the County Council was invited to an Oyester Supper at the Queens by the Town Council of Mt Forest I did not go " 9 this day is not so stormy we got home from Mt Forest we got paid $10 and $7.70 milage 67 miles I got $10 for Cummishoner on the Brock road I bought a Valice on Tusday paid $4 and a Buffilow scin paid $11 " 11 John went with Mother to the Docter " 12 I went down to Aberfoyle paid Alex McLeod for the boys boots $6 50 " 13 this day is stormy we went to Guelph �" 14 it has ben windy all night the roads are heavy this is the Christmas fat cattle Show and fair we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 73 Bushels got 73 cts per B $53 30 Bought a 100 lb of oatmeal paid $3 per 100 1882 Dec 16 this day is cold a some stormy in the forenoon we went to Guelph John Mary Mother and me we took in 30 Bushels and 10 lbs of Barley got 73 cts per B the Barley is very low in price from 40 to 50 cts per B my Barley is good and I sold it some time ago I have Sold 216 Bushels 18 lb to John McKenzie for 73 cts per B it came to $157.82 " 20 this is a fine winter day I went up with mother to Robert Amos she is going to stay a few days I took up 6 bags of Apples to Sell to Guelph 3 bags for $1.25 and 3 for $1 each Mother had some butter got 23 1/2 cts per lb " 21 this day is soft a great thaw with a little rain there is a great quantity of snow on the ground at present " 22 this is a fine day I was down at the Nomination of Councillors I was Nomanited as Dep Reeve Robert Little was Nominated in opposition to me " 23 we went to Guelph with 5 bags of apples sold them for $1 per Bag we had some turkeys " 28 this is a fine day I went to Guelph for some things for Annie and Brother John to send to California " 29 this is a fine day I went over to Duncan Campbells early this Morning to meet John Campbell he is going to Austrialia he is going to call on Annie 1882 Dec 29 we sent some small presents to Brother John and Annie with John Campbell " 30 I went to Guelph to see some of my Friends 1883 January 1 this is a very fine day the Sleighing is very good this is the Election day for the Municiple Council I was Elected Dep Reeve by a Majoyerity of 78 over Little �" 3 I went down to Toronto as a Deligate to the Reform Convention " 4 I got home tonight from Toronto we had a very large Convention the largest meeting of meen ever seen in Ontario some eight Thousand men " 5 this is a very cold stormy day "6 this day is cold Robert Amos and Margaret came down today I sent a letter to John Little " 8 I went to Guelph in the Morning with Bob Cook and Bill Pattons Wiffe to Meet the train then I went down to Morriston with Mother to the Doctor he took the splints off her arm " 10 this day is Very cold we killed the pigs 7 6 spring pigs and one 20 months old 1883 Jan 11 this is a fine day but cold and frosty we went to Guelph with two pigs sold them for $8.15 cts per 100 lb the one weighed 372 lb and the other 200 lb they came to $46.20 the weight of them we left at home was 200 lb 198 lb 199 lb 193 lb 165 lb Spring Pigs they were nice ones " 12 this is a fine day but very frosty I was down to Aberfoyle to the Annual Meeting of the Puslinch Insurance Company I was Elected President I received a letter from the Post Office Department at Washington with regard to a Package sent from California " 13 this Morning was very stormy but it changed soft in the afternoon I wrote a letter to John in California " 15 this is a fine day but very keen frost I was at Aberfoyle at the first Meeting of the Council for the year 1883 " 16 a fine day but very cold I went to Guelph and got a parcel out of the Custom House it was sent by express from California I paid 30 cents for getting the papers drawn out to relieve it " 17 we had a great fall of snow it snowed nearly all day then got very stormy all night the roads are bad the snow are deep this is the night of the Puslinch Farmers Social there was a great crowd 1883 �Jan 17 John got home from Aurther he bought 50 bushels of Peas from Mr Harriot of Aurther Township paid 70 cts per Bushel he left 8 bags at John Littles he is to bring them down the roads were very bad the snow is so deep " 18 I went to Rockwood for the yarn got 31 1/2 lb paid 15 cts per lb $4.73 the roads are very heavy " 19 this was a very stormy day especialy in the forenoon I went out to Aberfoyle in the afternoon I took out 85 lb of pork to Mrs Stewart got $6.92 " 20 we went to Guelph with Mrs Stewart to meet Mennies Son Duncan he came on the 4:30 train from Port Huron we had a very weet night comeing home " 22 yesterday and today has ben extreemly cold very keen frost and windy the coldest this winter 23 this is a very cold day the coldest day I think that I ever felt I drove into Guelph I was very cold this was the first Meeting of the County Council of Wellington for the year 1883 26 this was a very cold morning it was 20 below zero 27 this morning is not so cold it snowed some and rained last night there is a hard crust on the snow 1883 Jan 27 I went in to Guelph I have ben in to Guelph for the last five days at the County Council we finished this Morning we are to Meet next in Harriston on the first Tuesday in June " 29 this is a fine day we were at Morriston ' 30 a fine day John went up to the Caulfield Mills with 13 bags of Peas & Oats to chop paid 8 cts per Bag " 31 this day is cold and windy John went to Guelph with a load of wood for John Smith he had a Bee and a dance at night Feb 1 this day is cold we were working about home �" 2 this day is cold we cleaned up a load of wheat read fall I went down to Aberfoyle in the evening and got some papers and a letter from California and a letter from Duncan " 3 this morning is very stormy it snowed a lot all night the snow is very deep and the roads bad it rained in the evening then frezed hard " 5 this day is very cold and the roads are very hard to travel on there is a thin crust of ice on the snow and the roads not much traveled the last two days it cuts the horses feet I was at the Council 6 this is a fine day but cold 1883 Feb 7 this is a fine day we had a shour of snow this morning I went to Guelph with Mary I had the Cutter this is the Guelph Fair John had a load of read Winter wheat with him 38 Bushels 15 lb a $1 per Bushel $38.25 it weighed 62 lb to the bushel Grace Grigor came over from Michigan on the afternoon train " 8 this is a very Stormy day high wind the roads are drifting very bad I was down to Aberfoyle to a meeting to appoint Deligates to go to Guelph to a convention of reformers " 9 I went to Guelph to the Convention held for the purpose of Selecting a Candidate in the Reform interest James Laidlaw was appointed the roads are badly Drifted we had hard work getting in to Guelph Gilchrist, Murry and Rea was with me and Cullen Watt came home with me from Wyomen " 10 this Morning was very cold very calm and keen frost they say it is the coldest this winter we went down to Morriston with the Boys we bought some cloth for a Suit for them we cutt some wood with the Saw in the forenoon 12 this is a fine day we are working at home 1883 Feb 13 this is a very fine but very keen frost in the Morning the Sun was bright and clear John and Me was down to the Meeting at the Aberfoyle Town Hall Laidlaw and Johnston spock I was Chairman " 14 this is stormy day high wind from the East and some snow 1 �6 this day is very dull and foggy with some shours the Snow is very soft 17 I went to Guelph with 5 bags of apples got $1.50 for 3 bag $1 for one $1.30 for one 6 bags Potatoes sold them for 65 cts per bag the roads are very bad the snow was soft in the morning 19 I went over to sell some timber on the Sideline between lots 10 & 11 on the 5 con 14 put the young Sow to John Hitchens Boar " 20 I went to Guelph to the Nomination of Members of Parliment James Laidlaw and Mathew Swetman was Nominated 22 the weather is cold and stormy Mother went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} they are all bad with the mesels exept himself we had a Reform meeting at Arkell for Mr Laidlaw I was Chairman 23 I went down to Morriston in the afternoon 1883 Feb 24 I went to Guelph I had some Butter got 25 cts per lb 8 1/2 lb I bought 860 lb Bran at 12 per ton at the Caulfields Mills " 27 this is a very cold day stormy in the afternoon this was the Election of Members for the Ontario house of Parliment James Laidlaw was Elected by a majority of 32 over Swetman I went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} at night " 28 this is a fine day I brought home Mother from Margarets they are getting better March 1 this a very fine warm day 2 a fine day we went over to James Lennies in the afternoon the roads were soft " 3 this day some colder John went to Guelph with his wife Mary she went up to Culross to see her Sister the Girls went to Guelph the Boys and me cleaned up some wheat to sell I paid James Watt $7.50 the price of one mare to his horse Englands Glory �" 4 this day is very cold with a high wind and very clear " 5 I was at a Meeting of the Council in the afternoon "6 this day is cold and stormy with snow John went to John Hitchins with the young sow to the Boar 1883 March 7 this is a terable Stormy day and dredfull cold with a very high wind the roads are very bad drifted especialy the sidelines we took up a load of fall wheat to the Mill to Sell Sold it for $1.5 per B 42 Bushels and 5 lbs $44.18 is was read Winter Wheat weighed 62 lb to the B we went into the Guelph Fair it was a poor fair John Little came down yesterday from Luther " 8 this is a fine day but frosty we were diging snow in the forenoon hauled in 3 loads of turnips in the afternoon the Doughty Boys came to chopp some firewood " 9 we are hauling home Oats from the back barn I went to Aberfoyle " 10 this day is sort of soft soft snow in the forenoon colder in the evening we went to Guelph to meet Johns Mary she is up at Teeswatter she did not come home we went to Morriston in the morning " 11 this is a Very cold day with high wind " 13 this day is Milder but the roads are badly drifted we went over to Lamonts near the Lake with Grace Grigor we came home by Gilfillians I sold two heiffers to Christ Little fat for $92 to go away tomorrow morning " 15 this day is cold high wind we went to Guelph Easter fair we took a load of read fall wheat up to Mutries Mill sold it for $1.2 per Bushel 37 B 13 lb $37.94 we Bought a Barel Salt paid $1.40 25 lb cattle food $1.75 1883 March 16 this is a fine day we went down to Morriston in the afternoon with some Butter and eggs paid Scott $1.90 for fixing harness John was at Sandy Flimmings bee hauling bricks from Morriston �" 17 we went to Guelph the Boys got there Pictures taken at Burges we took the Horse Dick to Guelph to Deliver him to Palmer John Sold him two weeks ago for $150 Mary came home from Teaswatter " 18 this morning was wett it rained in the forenoon and snowed all afternoon " 19 this is terrible stormy day ben stormy and very cold all day and all night snowing and blowing " 20 this is a fine I went in to Guelph and deposited $81.50 in the Saveings Bank then I went over to Suttons Sale " 22 this is a fine day but it was very keen frost last night and yesterday 20 below zero we went down to Morriston then overto Gilfillians " 23 this is a terible stormy day wind and snow Robert Amos and Mr Legate came down for Barley Mr Legate got 41 Bushels at 60 cts $24.55 Robert got 20 B 7 lb Barley and 9 B 20 lb of Peas at 85 cts $19.90 1883 March 24 this is a fine day John and the Boys hauling turnips 26 I was a the Council Meeting the Boys got all the turnips hauled home " 27 this day got very cold in the afternoon we was at Watts Sale " 28 this is a fine clear day but frosty John was at a Bee at Kenneth McKenzies hauling Sand we got home the Horse rock we Bought from Christ Little for $100 " 29 this is a fine clear day frosty at night I went up to the Mill with a grist of 6 bags of wheat 13 B 38 lb I had to leave it we went down to James Scotts I paid $80 to Christ Little in part for the Horse Rock " 30 this is very fine day we were thrashing Oats 300 bushels we thrashed Some Some flax crop of 1881 " 31 this day is fine but very frosty an clear we went to Guelph with Some butter and egs I bought a Bushel of Clover Seed paid $8.50 100 lb of Oat meal paid $3 �April 4 this day is Milder and soft it has ben clear and frosty for some days we went to Guelph with 8 Bushels of spring wheat for Mr Legate got $1.5 per B for 12 B 12 B 4 lb of Peas for W Dunn at 85 cts per B part of the Peas we brought down from Arthur 1883 April 4 I sold the 2 stears to Christ Little for E Gray for $6 1/2 per 100 lb live weight to be kept till the Month of May and to be Delivered at Aberfoyle and weighed there he paid me $10 on them " 5 this day is soft and wett it rained a good deal John went up to Mutries Mill with 13 bags of Peas & oats to chop the Boys and me were cleaning spring wheat for Seed " 4 I received Mrs Stewarts rent from Barkly $100 I deposited $10.80 in the Ontario Saveings Bank I paid Christ Little $20 in full for the Horse Rock I bought I paid a note of $10.75 to John Thompson for the sleigh and carpet " 6 this is a fine I went out to Aberfoyle to the Farmers Club Seed Show I Showed 10 bushels Spring Wheat the white rusian variaty I got the Second Prize for it I took out 8 bushels to John Carter he paid me $1.8 cts per B $8.64 " 7 this is a fine day we had a fall of snow last night about 3 inches Johns Mary and me went down to Morriston with Butter and Eggs I got a letter from George " 9 this is a fine warm day the Sleighing is bad we were Sawing the wood we cut 18 cord Bill Amos and 1883 April 9 R Rogers choped 11 1/2 cords the Doughtys cut the rest we gave 50 cts per cord for chopping it " 10 this day is warm John and Robert is at Murreys sawing firewood " 11 John is at Duncan Gilchrists sawing wood and cutting Straw " 14 this is a very warm day the Snow is going very fast we went to Guelph with some Butter and eggs and apples got $1.65 for one bag $1.25 for 2 bags we got 24 cts for butter 15 cts for egg �" 16 this is a fine day we were at Mrs Tomas Todds Funeral Samual Bradshaw comenced to work comenced to Plough " 17 this is a very fine day the snow is nearley all gone I was down to Morriston to P P Johnson Sale I bought a new boiler for the stove paid $2.90 6 milk pans paid 21 cts each a pot 25 cts " 18 this is a fine warm day I fixed the Shafts for the Buggy " 19 this morning was very weet it rained nearly all night I went to Guelph with Grace Grigor she went off on the 10 0clock train going home to Michigan " 16 Samual Bradshaw comenced to work he is hired for Seven Months at the rate of $18 per month " 20 this is is a fine day frosty at night 1883 April 21 this is a fine day but cold a frosty in the morning we went to Guelph With Butter and eggs I took 3 bags of Oats to chop to Muttries Mill for the Bull " 22 this is a very cold day cold wind from the North " 23 this is a very cold day very hard frost wind from the North East John Went to Guelph for a load of Salt 2255 lbs at $5 50 per ton paid $6.20 " 24 this is a very cold day hard frost and shours of snow we put tickdestroyer on the Sheep the men is ploughing Sod I was prunning Apple trees 25 this is a very cold day and frosty the ground was White in the morning " 26 this day is some warmer we Sowed Salt on the oarchard we sowed barley in the Oarchard it comenced rain after dinner " 22 the old Sow piged she had 11 but 4 died before Wednesday " 27 a fine day but very cold I was prunning trees " 28 a fine day we Sowed 8 bushels Barly and nearly 3 B of peas in the back field �" 29 this day is very cold very hard frost in the morning " 30 a fine day but frosty in the morning cultivating the land whare the turnips was got the garden plough May 1 a fine day but frosty in the morning we sowed 6 bushels of Spring Wheat 3 bushels Oats 6 Bushels Barley 1883 May 2 this a fine day John finnished sowing the Barley 18 Bushels in all I was in to Guelph fair " 3 John Sowed Some Oats in the big flat field it rained in the afternoon I wrote a letter to Annie in California " 4 this day raw and cold after the rain Mother & Me went over to Mr Thomas and got in some new teeth Mother got 28 a full sett and I got 12 above paid 38 Dolars he threw $4 off " 5 this day is cold John Sowed 6 acres of Oats we went to Morriston in the Afternoon the Girels got a letter from Annie " 7 this is a fine day I was out to Mrs Stewarts about the farm I went in to Guelph in the evening for to Meet Annie Grigor from from Michigan but she did not come " 9 this is a fine day John Sowed Some Oats in the field at the creek I was busey at the Garden " 10 this is a fine warm day in the fornoon it rained a good deal in the Afternoon John sowed Oats in the forenoon it is a fine Spring day " 11 this day is raw and cold we went down with the 2 steers to the Credit Valey Station at Leslies that I sold to Edmon Greay they weighed 2790 lb at $6 1/2 $181.35 1883 May 12 this is a fine day but cold very frosty at night John Sowed Some Oats and Some peas 8 bushels I was down to Morriston got a pair of new blinders from J T Scott paid $6 50 for the blinds and 50 cts for 2 tiestraps bought a pair of Shoes for Edward paid $1.75 for them �" 14 this morning is very cold there is a cold east wind it was very cold yesterday and frosty at nights it comenced to rain about 10 0clock and rained all day John Sowed 4 1/2 Bushels peas in the morning " 15 this is a fine day the land is very wett we Sowed plaster back in the heay field Sam comenced to plough in the Orcherd " 16 this is a fine day frosty at night cold air all day rolling the fall wheat and ploughing the Oarcherd planted 4 or 5 bushels of potatoes in the Orcherd the rest is for corn " 17 this is a very fine day warm through the day frost in the morning I was grafting apple trees put grafts on 5 or 6 trees {intended space} John was harrowing the turnip land " 18 a fine warm day I trimed part of the willow fence back John Sowed 10 1/2 bushels of Oats Sam is ploughing this is the first appearance of Spring weather 1883 May 19 this is a very fine day we went to Guelph with butter & eggs butter 18 cts eggs 14 I bought a bag of potatoes from John Phin the White Ellephant potatoes paid $1.50 per B " 21 this is a very cold wett day a very high cold wind from the east it has rained all day it is realey very cold " 22 this day is cold and wett it rained all night very raw I got a letter from George " 23 this day is raw and cold I went to Guelph with Mary she is gone up to Mount Forrest on the carrs she is going to see Susan at Bells Corners I bought a grape for the stabble paid $1 for it " 24 this is a fine day the weather is improved 25 this is a fine warm day we sowed the Carrots and Mangoel Wortzell we went to Morriston " 26 this day is very wett it comenced to rain in the forenoon it has rained most all day Strattons Men came here to pent the roof on the House with fireproof " 28 this is a fine day I was at the Council Meeting John and the boys is planting the Potatoes �" 29 a fine day we finished planting the Potatoes getting the Dung on the turnip land 30 a fine day in the forenoon rained heavy in the Afternoon I was examining the roads with Glennie 1883 May 31 a fine day this is the fast day for the Sacriment June 1 this is a fine day frost in the Morning I was at a meeting of the Council in the evening " 3 this is the Sacriment Sabath " 4 we were at Mrs John Marchels funeral " 5 a fine Morning but it rained heavy in the evening I went up to Harriston to the County Council Meeting paid $2.35 for a return ticket " 6 the County Council went on an excursion up to Wiarton on Colpas bay we paid $1 for a return ticket from Harriston to Wiarton we had a sail on the Bay in the steamboat " 9 this morning is dull and soft some rain we got home from Harriston in the evening 4 we finished sowing the Oats " 12 this is a fine day I was out letting jobs on the roads all day " 13 I went in to Guelph and put a notice in the Mercury for jobs on the roads 14 this is a very fine day we have had very wett cold weather this Spring every thing is very late it is good growing weather now John Hardy and Me were Shearing the Sheep 34 June 16 this day was very warm it is fine growing weather the Mare Fannie foaled this Morning it is a fine strong Mare foal She went 11 Months and 14 day John is drilling for the turnips we would have sowed tonight but we had a slight thunder shour but it went round " 18 the weather is very warm it rained nearly all night till 10 0clock we had a terable thunder storm about 5.0clock some very heavy lightning and thunder and very heavy rain there have ben a great deal of rain since last night �" 19 we had a very heavy rain about 5..0.clock the men was working the Statute labour today I was over at the 7 Con opposit lots 5 & 6 lettin jobs on the roads " 20 this day is very dull and shoury the land very wett there is a large quantity of the flatts covered with watter we went to Guelph with Mrs Stewart I bought 1 1/2 bushels of Hungarian grass paid $1 50 per Bushel ' 21 this is a fine day it got more settled towards evening John has ben drilling for the turnips the drills he made last Saturday he had to harrow comenced to Sow the turnips in the evening 1883 June 22 this is a fine day Sowed a lot of turnips John was at A McKenzies Barn raising Sam got the Summer fallow all ploughed " 23 this is a fine day Sowed Some turnips " 25 this morning is soft and dull John finnished drilling for the turnips but did not get them sowen it came on very heavy rain after dinner John Little was down with little Johnie they went away to go home in the morning he took a young Boar away with him he is to pay me $5 for it " 26 this day is soft and dull I comenced to paint the Dining room ' 27 this day is dull and Wett I am painting " 28 this morning is dull and soft it rained heavy last night " 30 this day is fine John finished Sowing the turnips July 1 the young Sow piged She had 10 pigs all alive " 2 this is a fine day the folks went to Guelph to the Calidonians games I was up to examin the roads near the Mill at Arkell " 3 this is a fine day I was at the Agricultural Coledge at the closing Examination in the afternoon " 4 this day is very warm and some shours �1883 July 4 Mother and Me went to Baverly and Galt " 5 we came home from Dumfrice we were over to visit at Mr Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} and William Beatties there was some very heavy Shours of rain in the afternoon " 7 this day is Shoury and wett I went over to the 7 Con to Examin the road Hugh Reids job then I went to Guelph I bought 4 lb of Paris Green paid 40 cts per lb " 9 this is a fine day John comenced to cutt the Heay I went down to Moriston I got a letter from Annie " 10 a fine day we got in 2 loads of heay " 11 a fine day there was a Shour last night I went to Guelph with the wool Sold 98 lb at 19 cts per lb and 8 lb fine wool at 32 cts per lb $21.18 I bought 3 bags of liverpool Salt paid 90 cts per Sack I bought 6 rakes and a fork and a 100 lb of nails paid $3 for nails " 12 this is a fine day bussy at the heay got in 4 loads we had a Shour in the evening " 7 the Mare Doll foaled the morning the foal died " 13 this is a good heay day I went to Morriston in the afternoon I put the Mare Fannie to Peter Bibers horse young Englands Glory " 14 this is a fine day we are at the heay and thining turnips and Mangalwurtyele 1883 July 16 this is a fine day dull in the Morning we had a very heavy rain yesterday Morning I was at the Council Meeting in the afternoon they got in 1 load of hay from the big flat field 17 we had a small shour in the morning but it turned out a fine day prety windy we got in 4 loads of hay I was cutting thistles in the Oats 18 this is a fine day for the hay we got in 5 loads I was Cutting thistles and went to Aberfoyle in the afternoon 20 this is a fine day finished cutting the heay got in 4 loads �" 21 this is a fine day dull in the morning finished hauling in the hay 27 loads of very good heay Edward was comeing home from the back lot with the horseraik and he let fannie run away and Smashed the raik badly we went to Guelph with Bill Pattons Wife " 23 this Morning is dull we had a heavy rain yesterday Morning and a great deal of thunder and lightning the folks is thining the turnips " 25 this is fine weather warm today it is cold at night the rust has comenced on the Wheat " 26 a fine day the girls and Me went to R Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} 1883 July 27 there was a great deal of rain last night with thunder and lightning we had a terible storm of wind and rain in the afternoon I was down at Aberfoyle at the time ' 28 a fine day got up a very hgh wind in the afternoon " 30 this is a fine day but cold Mr and Mrs Amos was here from Galt on a visit Strattons boys is here painting the roof at the house and sheep pen " 31 this is a fine day but very cold for this season of the year the Men comenced to cut the Barley in the Oarchard it is very heavy and laid down very bad the boys are gang Ploughing the Summerfallow comenced to clean the turnips the Second time 30 was up at the Arkell Mill with a grist of wheat 13 B 45 lb got 524 lb flour 38 lb to the Bushel I got 182 lb of Bran August 1 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with Mrs Patton and her children to go to Port hurran I bought a wheel for Sulky rake paid a Dollar for it the men finished cutting the Barley in the Oarchard " 2 this is a very fine day very warm comenced to cutt the fall Wheat we got in two loads of Barley 1883 August 3 this day is very cold with a high wind we are cutting wheat got in 3 loads of barley �" 4 a fine day but cold for the Season cutting wheat got in 1 load of Barley " 6 this is a very fine warm day cutting wheat " 7 a fine warm day finished cutting the wheat 25 Acres it is badly rusted cutt some Barley " 8 this is a very warm day finished cutting the Barley we hauled in 11 loads of Wheat " 10 we finished hauling in the Barley 15 loads it is a very good crop " 11 the weather is very dry we finished hauling in the fall wheat 27 loads " 13 the men is at the turnips the second time " 14 Robert is at the Plough he is Ploughing the Barley land at the back lot I went to Guelph and got Some Shears for the Gang Plough and one for the No 4 Plough I bought a bag of Shorts at the Mill " 15 Robert & Sam is Ploughing the rest is at the turnips " 16 the weather is very dry and warm in the day and cold at night Sam comenced to haul out dung we were putting Paris green on the Potatoes the Second time " 17 this day is very warm John was at Sandy Flimmings thrashing 1883 August 17 I was at the Puslinch Lake with Mother and Elizabeth we were at the Gilchrist Clan Picknick " 18 this day was Soft and dull and very warm and some light showers then we had terable storm of wind and rain in the evening about 5 0clock " 19 there was a great deal of lightning all last night and Some rain then in the Morning we had a terable rain it rained until nine 0clock very heavy the flats are flooded with watter " 20 this was a fine day with a Shower about noon the men pull pulled the Peas in the back field a little over an Acre they were a fine crop I was at the Council Meetting " 22 we have fine weather now we were thrashing wheat we thrashed about 160 Bushels but it is badly shrunk some is very poor �23 this is a fine day we hauled in 3 loads of peas Sam is hauling out dung to the back field " 15 took lambs from the ewes 17 lambs and 33 others " 25 this is a fine day the men is pulling peas we went to Guelph with butter and eggs and 2 bags of Apples got $1 per Bag I bought 50 lb of Oatmeal paid $1 37 " 27 this is a fine day the men is pulling peas we hauled in 2 loads of Peas they have got the bigest part of them pulled 1883 August 28 this day is very cold and sort of wett showry and disigrable John is at Laings thrashing and Sam is at Hardys I was examining the roads on the Townline Susan and Margaret came down to See us today " 29 this is a fine day but rather cold I went to Guelph with a load of Oats 55 B 30 lb I only got 55 B 10 lb Sold them to Carter got 39 cents per Bushel $21.55 ' 30 this is a fine day we comenced to cutt the Spring Wheat and we brock the pitman shaft and I had to go to Guelph got it mendid at Toltons paid 50 cts 31 this is a very warm day we finished cutting the Spring wheat it is a very good crop we hauled in 2 loads of peas Sam has been at Watts thrashing nearly 2 1/2 days Sept 1 this is a fine harvest day the men has ben hauling in Peas and pulled Some we have about an Acre to pull yet but they are not ripe we went to Guelph " 3 this day is dry but cold John comenced to cutt the Oats Sam is ploughing for the fall wheat I went to Guelph to draw some money out the Bank for Mrs Stewart $20 " 4 I went out to Aberfoyle to the Seed Wheat Show I had out 16 Bushels of Wheat for John Caruthers I got $1.15 per B we got a very heavy rain coming home 1883 Sept 5 a fine day the men is ploughing in the forenoon at the Oats in the afternoon I cleaned up 11 Bushels of Democrat Wheat all we had off 2 Bushels sown �" 6 a fine day we were at the Oats in the back field next Archys " 7 this morning is dull we were at the Oats till noon it comenced to rain at noon and rained a little all afternoon Robert went away with Susan up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} he is going up home with her to Bells Corners " 8 this day is very cold got very cold in the Afternoon the men is ploughing we cleaned up some wheat for Seed 12 Bushels for Duncan Gilchrist and 16 B for John Black and 8 B for ourselves " 9 this day is cold frost last night had our overcoats at Church " 10 this is a warmer day but it was a very heavey frost last night the corn and hungarian grass is frozen white we have a field of late Oats 8 Acres badly frozen they were very heavey crop but late we got in the Spring Wheat 4 loads Robert got home from Bells corners " 11 this is a fine day very warm in the midle of the day we were cutting Oats " 12 this is a fine warm day but frost at night John Sowed 10 Acres of fall Wheat we pulled the last of the Peas we hauled in 3 loads of Oats we have 6 loads in 1883 Sept 13 this is a fine day we were hauling in Oats in the forenoon 3 loads it rained a little in the afternoon John is at Murrays thrashing " 14 a fine day I was up near Arkell letting jobs on the Roads " 15 a fine day I was at Guelph the Men is at the Oats hauling in " 17 a fine day the Men is ploughing for fall wheat at the back field Annie and Uncle John came home from California on a visit I got a present of a very fine Gold Watch from Brother John " 18 the men finished ploughing for the fall wheat I went down to Morriston with Uncle John " 19 a fine day I went in to Guelph With Uncle John Annie Mary and Elizabeth they went went down to the Toronto Show I bought a Coffie Mill paid $1 for it John finished Sowing the fall Wheat Sowed 9 Bushils 24 in all there is 15 1/2 Acres " 21 this day is fine the boys is at the Oats cutting and binding �" 22 a very fine day they finished cutting and binding the Oats we went to Guelph with Some butter and eggs John and Annie went up to Margarets " 24 this day is Soft and raining John went to the Arkell Mill with a grist of 2 bags of Wheat Old 4 bag of peas to chop 1883 Sept 25 this day is cold and raw we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} with Uncle John and Annie the men is ploughing " 26 this is a fine day cold in the morning we were up to Guelph to the Provincial Exibition " 27 a fine day we were nearly all up to Guelph at the Fair or Exibition it rained at night and very dark " 28 I was up to Guelph to the Show " 29 this day is soft and wet in the afternoon we comenced to dig up the potatoes in the forenoon 30 the old Sow piged 8 pigs October 1 a fine day but cold I was at the Council Meetining John and the Boys is at the Potatoes " 2 this morning is very wett untill 8 0clock we thrashed Some Peas about 90 Bushels and about 45 Bushels Spring Wheat it was a fine day after it cleared up 3 this day is cold and raw Susan and the Children went away home this afternoon the Most of our Fammily was here at Diner today " 4 this day is fine but frosty at night the men is hauling in Oats we went over to Andrew McRobbies with Uncle and Annie and Mother " 5 a fine day but cold and frosty in the morning Mother Georges Mary and Me went to Guelph the Men finished hauling in the Oats 1883 October 6 this morning is cold and thretining rain I went in to Guelph " 8 this is a fine day the Boys is at the Potatoes I was getting things ready for the Show " 9 this is a very fine warm day we were at the Puslinch Show there was a great crowd of people �" 10 this is a fine warm day the Boys is at the Potatoes I went to Guelph in the morning with Brother John and the three girls Annie Mary and Elizabeth to the Station they went to Niagaria falls I was home by half past nine oclock I was out to Mrs Stewarts to measure her Apples in the Afternoon there was 10 1/2 Bushels and about a gallon " 11 the Boys is at the Potatoes I went in to Guelph in the evening for the folks they came home from the falls this is the fast day " 12 this day is dull and soft the Boys finished taking up the Potatoes I went down to Mr Leslies to a Mgestrites Court to try John Murray laborer for breaking Alexander Campbell jaw bone " 13 we were at the Church Sam was ploughing the Potatoes land the Boys were gathering " 14 this is the Sacriment Sabath very cold 1883 October 15 Sam was at Atckinson thrashing John finished ploughing the Potatoe land I was pulling apples I went up to David Kings to Examin a job on the Road " 16 this is a fine day but very frosty in the morning we went in to Guelph with Annie and her Uncle John to see them off on the Carrs they started off to there home in California U S " 13 John went up to the Arkell Mill with 2 bags of Wheat " 17 this day is very cold I was at the Apples I went out to Mrs Stewarts in the morning John went up to the Arkell Mill with a load of Wheat 42 Bushels 50 lb got $1..12 cts per Bushell $47..89 cts " 18 this morning is frosty I was at the apples I went out to Mrs Stewarts in the evening with 50 lb flour " 19 this Morning is warm I went to Guelph to enquire about Some caned fruit that is coming from California John and the Boys is pulling up the Mangelwurtyels " 20 this day is very cold and raw I was out to Mrs Stewarts we Sold her farm to Pat Bailey for $5000 we went down to Mr Leslies to get the agreement wrote �" 22 the weather has ben very cold we have got the carrots up the Boys is topping the turnips Sam is Ploughing 1883 Oct 23 this day is warmer I was at the apples got the most of them in John is at McKenzies thrashing Robert harrowed up some of the turnips " 24 this is a fine warm day I finished pulling the apples they are a very poor crop a great many trees there is no apples on we comenced to haul home the turnips 11 loads " 25 we were busy at the Turnips John has ben 3 day at McKenzies " 27 thrashing I went in to Guelph with Georges Mary she sent a box to George with John McRobbie to the Postage " 27 we have had very fine weather this week we have got in 47 loads of turnips " 29 this day is soft there has ben a light rain most all day " 30 this is a fine day at the turnips in the afternoon " 31 this is a fine day got cold in the afternoon we finished hauling in the turnips part of them was good part very small there was 60 big loads I went up to the Arkell Mill with a grist of new wheat 10 Bushels got 360 lb of flour on 36 lb to the Bushel Nov 1 this morning was Soft there was a light shour of snow last night but it turned out a fine day I went out to " 2 this is a fine day Mrs Stewarts to fill up her Potatoes and appls Patrick Baley paid $432 on the Farm 1883 Nov 2 this is a fine day we were thrashing Barley over 200 Bushels and over 100 Bushels of Oats thrashed well " 3 this is a very fine day I went to Guelph with Mrs Stewarts Potatoes 13 Bags Apples 4 1/2 Bags Potatoes 70 cts Apples $1 Per Bag I paid David Stirton $432 on a Mortgage he held on the Stewart Farm got a release �" 5 John and the Boys hauled home the Potatoes from the Back field I went down to Bickleys to get a tyre on the iron axeltry wagon " 6 the men comenced to Plough the turnip land I cleaned up a load of Barley " 7 we have very fine weather just now Johns wife had a young Daughter this morning we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 52 Bushels at home 51 B 12 at Guelph got 65 cts per Bushel the highest price paid " 8 this is the Government Thanksgiveing Day John and Me went to the Church cleand a load of Barley " 9 it was very foggy in the forenoon with a shour then it cleard up with a very high wind in the afternoon " 10 this is a fine day I went to Guelph with a load of Barley 52 B 4 lb at home 51 B 32 lb at Guelph got 65 cts per Bushel $33.58 Robert and the two Marys went to Guelph with the Buggy they went to See the Doctor 1883 Nov 12 this is a terable Stormy day a terable wind with Showers of Snow it continud all day we cleaned up a load of Barley the Boys Started to go to School " 13 this is a fine day but rather cold in the morning John and Me went to Guelph with a load of Barley 51 B 4 lb at home 50 B 24 lb at Guelph got 66 cts per Bushel $33..33 I Bought a pair of felt Boots paid $2.75 John a pair of long felt Boots paid $3 Sam a pair of cowhide Boots paid $3 got 2 Bags of Liverpool Salt paid $1.80 100 lbs of Oatmeal paid $2 50 " 14 this is a very cold Stormy day high wind with Snow Showers " 15 this day is stormy snow Showers got very cold in the evening I went up to the Arkell Mill with 6 bags of Oats and peas to chop I went down to Aberfoyle in the evening " 16 this day is cold and frosty I went to Bickleys to get Farmer and Doll Shod I paid for them " 17 this is a fine day cold in the morning I went to Guelph with a load of Potatoes 20 bags Sold them to Mrs Campbell Dentist for 70 cts per bag and 4 bags of apples got $1 50 for one bag N Spys and $1 25 for the other three Bags got a pair Boots for R.J paid $3 for them �1883 Nov 19 this is a very fine warm day Sam is Ploughing John is Sick with a bad cold " 20 this is a fine warm day a little rain at night Sam was Ploughing " 21 this day is wett it rained a good deal 22 this is a fine day a very high wind in the morning Robert Lamb was here and built the steps at the front door Samual Bradshaws time was up tonight I paid him in full $126 for 7 months " 23 a fine day John went to Guelph to see the Doctor Orton and he Drove in Sam and Bob Little and Georges Mary to See the Doctor " 24 a very fine day I was at Hardies thrashing we got in the Potatoes that was in the Orchard " 26 this is a very Stormy wett day it blowed and rained nearly all day 27 this is a fine day but windy and cold in the morning I went in to Guelph got D Stewarts Will regestered and other buisness done John is not able to work yet 28 this day is pretty cold and frosty with a high wind and a Shour of snow I was fixing about home 29 this is a fine day we killed 4 pigs we had D Gilchrist and C Little helping us there is 7 to kill yet 1883 Dec 1 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph I had the Buggie with Mother and Some Ducks and John had a load of Potatoes 18 bags got 70 cts for 4 B and 65 for the rest 3 bags of Apples one for $1 50 and two for $1 25 each 2 pigs got $5 55 per hundred lb one weighed 182 the other 175 they were 7 month old we kept 2 at home one weighed 325 the other 185 we bought an overcoat for Robert James paid $8 for it " 3 a fine day I was at the Council Meeting the last of the year received $40 �" 4 a very fine day I went up to Arthur Vilage to the County Council Meeting went to Fergus on the Carrs then took a buss to Arthur " 7 this day is wett it rained all forenoon then at night we got down to Guelph from Arthur in the evening and stoped in Guelph all night " 8 a fine day but cold in the afternoon I got home from Arthur " 5 John went up to Muttries Mill with a grist of 10 Bags of Wheat " 10 this is a fine day a little cold I went in to Guelph for Doctor Orton for Georges Mary she is very bad " 11 cleaned up a load of Barley 22 bags a fine day " 12 a fine day I went down to Morriston got a pair of holdbacks paid 75 cts 1883 Dec 13 this is a very fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 53 B 6 lb at home 52 B 29 lb at Guelph got 63 cts per Bushel " 14 this was a fine warm morning but it got very cold in the afternoon with a high wind from the north we were thrashing Some Oats about 100 B and 56 B of fall wheat we made a smash of the Machine about 4 0clock and had to stope " 18 this is a very cold windy day with some Showers of snow we were hauling home Oats from the back barn I went down to Bickleys to get Rash Shod " 19 we were thrashing Oats Some 420 Bushels and about 20 B of Peas we had McKenzies Machine " 20 this was a fine day we went to the Tea meeting at the Town Hall at Aberfoyle in conection with our church " 22 this day is very cold I went to Guelph on some Buisness " 23 this is a dreadull cold stormy day with the wind out of the east some snow in the afternoon and Sleet at night �" 24 this is a fine calm mild day with a little Sleighing we went to Morriston I bought near 4 1/2 gallons of Coal oill paid 20 cts per gall from Jonston " 25 this is a fine Mild day I was at home all day " 27 this is a fine morning but got stormy before night snowed a good bit I was over at Glennies with the other members of the Council to examin a new bridge over the river the sow went the Boar 1883 Dec 28 this is a fine day we filled up some Potatoes " 29 this is a fine day good Sleighing we went to Guelph with a load 15 bags of Potatoes got 65 cts per bag and 4 bags of Apples got $1 60 per bag " 31 this is a fine day with Some Snow this was the Nomination of Councillars I was Nominated for Dep Reev and J Iles in opposition 1884 Jan 1 we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} to our New years Dinner there was the Macfarlanes and the Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} " 2 this is a terable Stormy snowing and blowing we were cutting peas in the forenoon I went up Peter Ormes funeral Duncan Graham and the Wife came down to See us " 4 we have had 3 terable cold Stormy days with a very high wind the roads are badly drifted " 5 this day is not so stormy but very cold 8 degrees below zero I went in to Guelph " 6 this is a cold stormy day we went to the Church " 7 this a fine day but frosty this was the Municipal Election I was Elected for Dep Reeve over J Iles by a majority of 30 I got 193 votes J 163 " 9 this is a terable stormy day yesterday it snowed all day and it has snowed and blowed all day and last night �1883 Dec 28 this is a fine day we filled up some Potatoes " 29 this is a fine day good Sleighing we went to Guelph with a load 15 bags of Potatoes got 65 cts per bag and 4 bags of Apples got $1 60 per bag " 31 this is a fine day with Some Snow this was the Nomination of Councillars I was Nominated for Dep Reev and J Iles in opposition 1884 Jan 1 we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} to our New years Dinner there was the MacFarlanes and the Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} " 2 this is a terable Stormy snowing and blowing we were cutting pears in the forenoon I went up Peter Ormes funeral Duncan Graham and the Wife came down to See us " 4 we have had 3 terable cold Stormy days with a very high wind the roads are badly drifted " 5 this day is not so stormy but very cold 8 degrees below zero I went in to Guelph " 6 this is a cold stormy day we went to the Church " 7 this a fine day but frosty this was the Municipal Election I was Elected for Dep Reeve over J Iles by a majority of 30 I got 193 votes J 163 " 9 this is a terable stormy day yesterday it snowed all day and it has snowed and blowed all day and last night 1884 Jan 12 we have had a very Stormy week the Snow is very deep and the roads are badly drifted I was at Aberfoyle at the Meeting of the Insurance Company I was Elected Presedent of the Company for this year �14 this day is milder it got very cold in the evening we went down to Morriston and settled up with W Ross there was a dispute between him and us about $17 50 that he overcharged I bought 6 tieroaps paid 15 cts each and a closeline paid 15 cts 15 this is a very cold frosty day Duncan Gilchrist and Christ Little was helping us to kill pigs we killed 7 the old Sow and 6 pigs 6 months old one weighed 155 lb 150 1/2 lb 144 .. 147 lb 324 lb 177 lb 166 lb the Sow to Boar 16 this is a cold day we went to Guelph with 3 pigs sold them for $7 per cwt 322 .. 175 .. 162 lb $45.64 I bought a front Quarter of beef its weight was 174 lb paid 6 1/2 per cwt " 17 this is a fine day we went out to Aberfoyle in the evening to the Farmers Social it was a fine night " 18 this is a fine day we went out to Aberfoyle with Mrs Stewart and Bill McPhatters wife " 19 this day is very cold we went to Guelph with Mrs Stewart and Bill McPhatters wife to go to Port Huron U S 1884 Jan 21 this day is cold I was at Aberfoyle at the Council Meeting the first Meeting of the year " 22 I went to Guelph to the first Meeting of the County Council we Elected A S Allan of Clifford Village as Warden for this year " 23 this day is stormy it snowed all day I was at Guelph " 24 this is a fine day but cold in the evening the County Council went to visit the two Hospitals in the afternoon " 25 this is dreadfull cold day it is very calm but very keen frost I got one of my fingers frost bitt going to Guelph in the morning it is very cold it is 40 degrees below zero " 26 this day is not near so cold we finished the County Council this is the fifth day I got $11 " 28 this day blustry and Snowing we were cutting Peas in the afternoon we had Donald {McKugie} and D McKenzie " 29 this is a fine day we went down to John McKenzies Sale and to W Gilfillans �" 30 this day is very soft it is regular thaw the first thaw we have had in January the roads is very soft " 31 this day a good deal colder the road are very rough Feb 1 we went over to Rockwood with the Wool we traded off 93 lb for cloth got 21 cts got 15 lb carded the roads are very rough 1884 Feb 2 this day is stormy and cold I went to Guelph with Mary " 4 this day is very cold I was at the Council Meeting " this day is very soft it was very stormy last night but it got quite a thaw all day John went up to the Culfield Mill with 10 bags of Oats and peas to Chop " 7 this is a very fine day the Sun is strong I was down to Aberfoyle at James McLeans at a Meeting of the Church Committee " 8 this day is dull and soft Hugh Cockburn and me was going round this part of the Congregation to get Subscriptions to pay a certain dept on the church " 9 this morning is snowing it turned out a fine day we went to Guelph with some butter I bought a pair of shoes for Lizie and some bran at the mill 440 lb paid 60 cts per 100lb I sent a letter to California ' 11 this day is a little stormy Gilfillian and the Wife was here " 6 this is a fine day I was at Guelph fair with John James Scott Assessors Man come back for a young cow I sold to James Scott for 40 dollars to be paid in June " 12 this day in very disagrable cold east wind with sort hard snow I was down to Moriston with the Wife and Georges Mary 1884 Feb 12 the wife and me went over to John Murrays in the evening to our tea he paid me for 3 cows to the Bull $3.75 �" 13 a fine day a little soft I went to Bickleys to get Farmer and Doll Shod " 14 this day is some colder with a high wind and some snow we were at home " 15 this is a fine day John and the Girels went over to Mr Aikins on the third Con in the evening to a party " 16 this is a fine day we cutt some Oats for feed and James some wood for firewood " 19 this day is very soft quite a thaw I went down to Mr Leslies in the afternoon I had some of the harness to Mr Scotts to get repaired " 20 this is a very cold stormy day with a very high wind it rained very heavy last night then changed very cold the roads are very slippery. I went to Aberfoyle to get Prince Shod at Bickleys " 21 this day turned very stormy in the afternoon a very high wind with showrs of snow John went to Guelph with a load of wood for Christ Little he had a bee of ten teams " 23 this is a fine day Mother and me went to Guelph with the Cutter John and Mary went with the Duble team 1884 Feb 23 John went up to the Mill with 7 bags of Oats to chopp for the cows he went in to Guelph with Doll the mare to lett the ferrier se her she is sometimes lame I went out to the Freight Station to enquire about some wine that Brother John sent from California it was there and three caces of caned fruit 6 cans it was shipped from California about the first of last August and we never got it till now it came to Guelph in December last but I did not get any notice there was about 300 lbs I paid 3 cts per lb Duty there was 38 Gallons of Wine I paid 55 cts per Gal Duty and $1 50 for freight that was an extra charge " 25 this day is milder it snowed a little in the morning it was very cold yesterday I went in to Guelph for the caned fruit and some of the wine I did not get on Saturday Mother came home she has ben in Guelph since Saturday stopping with Duncan Graham " 26 this is a very mild day it snowed a good bit last night and this morning Mother and me went over to Beverley to Visit Bella Gilfillian her Father and Mother went with us we stopped all night at W Gilfillians �" 28 this has ben a terable stormy cold day snowing and blowing it drifted the roads badly " 29 this is terable cold day the roads are very badly drifted 1884 March 1 this is very severe cold day it is very cold I went out to Old Mr James Blacks in the afternoon to get him to signe his Will he is very poorly he is in bed " 4 this is a very cold day very severe frost I went over to James Glennies Sale I bought a set of wooden harrows and paid $3.70 for them Duncan McKenzie brought them home with him " 5 this morning was very frosty we went to Guelph fair with 3 cows there was 2 of them belongs to George we sold Georges 2 the heiffer new calfed got $35 the other wont calf till July got $20 our own we did not sell there was a great many at the fair " 6 this is a very fine day the Sun is strong and clear there was one of the fat lambs died last night our folks went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} in the evening to a surprise party " 7 this day is sort of raw and cold it snowed a good bit last night I went up to the Model farm in the afternoon " 8 this is a terable stormy cold day it snowed and blowed the wind from the North East John is not well " 10 this is a very fine day frosty in the morning and warm though the day the roads are bad " 12 this is a fine day but the roads are very bad they are so Soft where the Snow is deep it rained yesterday 1884 March 12 I went in to Guelph with a load of potatoes 18 bags got 75 cts per bag and 3 bags and a Bushel of apples got $1 75 per bag I bought 2 bushels of clover have to pay $7 50 per Bushel and a half Barrel of herring paid $3 50 and 25 lb of cattle food Paid $1.50 " 15 a fine day we we went in to Guelph with 16 bags of Potatoes got 70 and 75 cts per bag and one bag of apples got $1 75 per bag a calf skin and 2 sheep skins got $2 55 for them �" 17 went up to the Mill with 10 bags of oats to choop I went in to Guelph to return the herrin and get another half Barel I went down to visit James Scott in the evening the Mrs was there " 18 went over to N Norrises and Duncan Morrisons " 19 this day is dull and soft I went over to Galt with Georges Mary to see her Friends she had the Children " 20 this is a fine day we got home from Galt all right ' 21 this is a very warm day the snow is going fast " 22 this is a fine day warm the Sleighing is very bad in to Guelph we went in with 8 bags of Potatoes for William Taylor of Nicoll got 70 cents per bag bought 100 lb of Oatmeal paid $2.75 it rained at night Robert Amos and Margaret was down 1884 March 24 this is a fine warm day John Gilchrist came to cut some firewood " 25 this is a fine warm day I went to Guelph with the wagon Georges Mary and the Children Started away to go home to Manitoba She went on the 2 Oclock train She paid $26.14 for her ticket I paid P Anderson $15 for 2 B clover " 26 this day is very soft it rained light all day nearly I was mending shoes " 28 this is a very fine day the girels and me went in to Guelph to meet Mrs Stewart her and Mrs Patton came from Port Huron " 31 this is a a very fine day I was at the Council Meeting the roads are very good April 1 this is a fine day but a little raw there was a shoure of snow last night it is snowing tonight we were at the Seed Show at Aberfoyl I got the first Prize for Barley first for Potatoes Second for spring wheat I sold the wheat for $1 25 Barly 80 cts Potatoes from 75 cts for Early rose 90 for B Hebron and $1 for White Elephant it was a very good show 1884 April 1 James Golightly comenced to work at noon he is hired for 7 months at 18 Dollers per month �" 2 this morning is very stormy windy out of the east with some snow then it rained and freezed the men is hauling home wood with the sleigh this is Guelph Fair day but we did not go in to it 3 this is a fine day but very cold we went to Guelph with Mrs Stewart to meet Mr Bailey to Settle about the farm we sold to him and he was to pay for it today " 5 we went to Guelph with Mrs Stewart and her Daughter Mrs Patton of Port Hurron She is going to live with Mrs Patton " 6 Sunday a fine day but very cold Mother and me went to see Margarets Baby " 7 a fine warm day but cold at night I went to Guelph to meet Mr. Bailey we got all the buisness settled and gave him his deed he paid me over $3000 and I deposited it in the Guelph Savings Bank on interest 8 this is a cold morning hard frost it snowed about two hours after ten oclock mother and me went up to Mr James Laidlaw then to R Amoses 1884 April 9 this day is milder but frosty in the morning the roads are very bad I came home from Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} I went down and Paid John Smith $17.10 I was at old James Blacks on business " 11 this is a fine day we were sawing firewood with the circular saw we had a fine days sawing of wood {ink stain} this is a fine day I went to Guelph with some butter {ink stain} 12 lb got 24 cts per lb some egs 15 cts and a bag of apples got $1 50 " 14 this is a beautifull fine day but is frosty and cold at night John went up to the Arkell Mill with a grist of 11 bags of wheat 23 Bushels 17 lb got home 861 lb flour or 37 lbs to the Bushel 15 this day is Soft it comenced to rain a cold east rain in the morning it rained a little the most of the day but not heavy it got warmer towards evening �10 this a fine day but a cold air frosty in the mornings we cleaned up the Spring wheat 39 1/2 Bushels altogether Sold 10 B at the seed show $1.29 12B to P Bealey $1 20 7 B to C Little 7 B for ourselves 16 this day is very disagarable it sort of driziled and rained I went to Guelph to the Horse Show had some butter got 24 cts lb the men comenced to Plough 1884 April 17 this is a fine day the ground was white with snow this morning but it soon went all away John went up to the Mill with 10 bags to choop 6 of Oats and 4 mixed Pat Bailey got 12 bushels paid $1 20 per Bushel " 18 this is a fine day the men is Ploughing I went over to William Gilfillians I had a bag of Potatoes {ink stain} " 19 this day is warm we wer cutting Oats she{ink stain} and Straw and the big wheel of the Horsepowr {ink stain} lifted up and the horses run away and brock {ink stain} part of the horsepowr I went to Guelph with {ink stain} some butter got 22 cts per lb " 21 this morning was very cold hard frost John {ink stain} went to Guelph for a load of Salt for the land {ink stain} he brought home 2335 lbs $5 1/2 per ton got 200 lbs of Plaster 70 cts got some mettle for the horse {ink stain} Powr paid 75 cts at Crows Foundry " 22 this is a fine day but very frosty in the morning {ink stain} John comenced to Gangplough the Potatoe la{ink stain} I was fixing the roller one of the sows piged on Sunday morning had 3 there is only one now 23 this is a fine warm day frosty at night I was sowing {ink stain} Salt on the Spring wheat land John comenced to {ink stain} sow the Spring wheat Charley Evens got 3 B w{ink stain} paid $ 1.25 1884 April 24 this is a fine warm day John finished Sowing the spring wheat 7 1/2 Bushels White Russian " 25 this is a fine day John comenced to sow the Barley in the back field �" 26 the weather is dry cold at nights John Sowed 8 1/2 Bushels of Barley in the back field " 28 fine weather we sowed 2 Bushels of Barley in the Oarchard Christ got 6 Bushels Sp wheat " 29 comenced to Sow the Oats in the field this side of the creek I sowed the Onions in the garden and planted some hitched up the black colt in the harrows for the first time she goes well May 1 this is a fine warm day frosty at night we got a bag of Barley 118 lb from Kenneth McKenzie and a 3 Bushels and 11 lb from John Murray paid Murray 65 cts per B 2 we had some rain last night it was warm this morning but is got dredfull windy and cold before noon we planted some maple trees along the back fence at the concession I sowed some salt in the evening on the Barley land this morning is cold sowed some Barley we went 3 to Guelph with Butter and eggs got 22 cts 14 cts 1884 May 5 this morning is dull and soft it rained a lot last night I went to Guelpt for Carter the Ferrier to see Doll the mare she is sick with inflamation on the lungs John finished sowing the Barley 18 1/2 Bushels got the big field in this side of the creek all sowed 18 1/2 Bushels Barley 20 1/2 B Oats 4 B peas " 6 this is a fine growing day Jim is ploughing sod and Robert is Gangploughing the little field at the creek John is fixing fences 7 this day is soft it sort of rained in the morning then it started to rain after noon not very heavy all afternoon we went to Guelph fair with a load of Potatoes 18 bags 7 bags of the white Eliphant 11 bags of Beauty of Hebron got $1.10 for the Eliphant 80 cts for the Hebron we bought a bag of American Potatoes of the rose variety paid 90 cts bought 6 3/4 Bushels of Peas paid 80 cts per B got 2 bags of chop done Peas and Oats paid 10 cts per Bag " 9 it has ben very soft these two days rained a good bit both days " 10 this day is raw and little cold finished the sod and sowed 3 bags of Peas I grafted about 40 grafts some N Spy King of Tomkins and Baldwins �May 12 this is a beautifull fine day things are growing fine finished sowing the Peas all the land that is ready there is a peice down in the corner of the field is too weet yet the Boys comenced to Ploug the Back field next McKenzies John is at John Smiths house raising a log house the mare Fannies leg is very bad swelled and very hott I am bathing it with cold watter " 13 this forenoon is cold with an east wind it rained a good part of the afternoon Robert was rolling till it rained " 9 the Sow piged she had 5 pigs 2 Died " 15 this was a fine warm morning till noon we had a Shour then about 3 oclock we had a great storm thunder and rain and a terable wind David Bradshaw came down to tell us that Margarets Baby was dead it Died this morning it has be bad for about two months " 16 this day is very cold all day we were up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} to the Babys Funeral John Sowed Some Oats in the Back field he has got the little field at the creek sowed with Oats Robert and Mary is Sick they are taking the measels May 17 this is a fine day I went to Guelph with Butter & egs 15 cts for the Butter and 14 cts for the egs I bought a Bushel of corn paid 85 cts 40 lb of Pea meal for the steers paid 1 1/2 cts per lb John finished Sowing the Oats we are all but a corner in the Pea field it is wett " 19 this is a fine growing day some light shours through the day but it rained very heavy at night James is hauling dung for the Potatoes I finished rolling the fall wheat in the morning " 20 this morning is very wett it has rained the most of the night Fanney folled last night and the foll was dead she folled before the time John is sick " 21 this is a fine day I was pruning apple trees " 22 this is a very fine day the two Girls and the two Boys are in bed with the measels I is sick yet " 23 this day is very warm we went to Guelph with Butter and eggs got 15 cts for the Butter 14 for the eggs I had a Bag of potatoes for Mr Buchanan got $1 " 24 we were at Margaret Kerrs Funeral Jane is bad with the measels �" 26 we have fine warm growing weather every thing is growing fine I was at the Council meeting we sowed some Peas and a little Oats 1884 May 26 the two Steers went away today we took them to Aberfoyle they weighed 2280 lb " 27 this day is a little cooler we comenced to plant the Potatoes I was cutting Potatoes all day Mother is Sick " 28 this is a very cold day we took the Bull to Guelph he is gone off to London I sold him and the steers to Edmond Gray the Bull weighed 2165 lb I got 5 1/2 cts per lb the steers weighed 2280 lb at 6 1/4 cts per lb " 29 this morning is very cold and frosty this is the fast day " 30 this day is a little warmer W Rae and me was examining the Roads " 31 this is a fine day we were at the Roads in the forenoon and at the Council meeting in the afternoon June 1 this is the Sacrament Sabath " 2 this is a fine warm day I was down to Leslies " 3 this is a fine warm day I went over to A Smiths to see a steer that is laying there the once I Sold then I went to Guelph to the County Council Meeting finished planting Potatoes " 5 the County Council went up to the Poor House 1884 June 5 then went out to the Model farm in the evening " 7 this is a fine warm day we finished the County Council we were 5 days got $11 I bought a new hat from Stewert paid $2 bought a tube for Janet Amos paid $1 " 9 this is a very warm day till 4 Oclock then it got very Cold it started to rain in the evening and rained all night we clipped 42 Sheep we had John Hardy helping �" 10 this morning is soft and some rain we were over to the other side of the Township letting jobs on the Roads " 11 we were letting jobs on the Roads John went to Aberfoyl to Mrs Thomas Ingrams Funeral the Doctor was up to see Johns Mary She is not well " 12 this is a very warm day it is a fine growing day the Doctor was here tonight to Johns Mary " 14 this is a fine warm day we were at Guelph with some Wool sold it for 18 cts per lb for long wool and 25 cts for short wool we sold 87 lb long 7 lb short sold 4 bags Potatoes for 73 cts per bag 13 I went over to the plaining Mill in Nassagaweya to get the flooring plained for the Kitchen floor paid 89 cts $1.85 for 300 feet I went up to Mr Thomas{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} to get some teeth pulled 1884 June 16 this is a very warm day I went down to Aberfoyle in the Morning to See Christ Littles sheep weighed 25 sheep weighed 4050 lb we comenced to Sow the turnips " 17 this day is very warm and dry Jim is ploughing the Summerfallow it is very hard John is drilling 18 this is very warm weather we had a small shour Gilfillian and the wife was here Fannie the Mare got the Horse Bibers young Englands Glory 19 we went to Guelph with Mother and the Girls to get some dresses we had the colt for the first time " 21 this day is warm we went out to Aberfoyle to lett some jobs on the roads on the 5th Con near the new bridge 23 we had a Speacial Meeting of the Council in the evening " 24 this day is very warm there was a heavy thunder Shour Mother and Me went up to Bells corners to See Susan and John Little " 25 we had a fine rain all forenoon here but very little at Bells corners �" 26 we went over to Harriston to See William Horrocks we called at Mount Forrest 27 we were at the great Reform Meetting at Harriston to heare Mr Blake and Others 1884 June 28 this is a very warm day we got home from Harriston {blank space} 24th John finnished sowing the turnips " 30 this day is very warm Alfred Howitt was here taking the level for some ditches on the sideline we were with him July 1 this is a very warm there was some showers went round in the evening I went over to the 3rd concession to examin a job on the roads then I went to Guelph to see the Calidonians dancing " 2 we had a warm dry day I took out two of the Buggy wheels to get the tyres sett " 3 we had a fine rain I went out for the wheels " it rained nearly all the forenoon it is fine growing weather John started to cut the hey he went a few rounds " there was some showers we went to Guelph " 7 this morning was very cold and windy John comenced to cutt the heay " 8 this is a fine day we are busy at the heay Robert was at Christ Littles raiking heay we got in one load of heay " 9 this is a very fine day we got in 4 loads of heay I went to Rockwood with {illegible number, over 100} lb of wool was docked 9 lb 138 1/2 out of 21 cts in goods $29.9 1884 July 9 I went from Rockwood to Guelph we bought two bags of Salt paid 70 cts per bag we bought a 100 lb of Oat Meal at Rockwood {illegible} paid $2 50 per 100 lb " 10 this is a very fine warm day I went over to the 4 Con to see a job on the road at Pat McGars Rae was there �" 12 this day was showry we did not do any thin at the hay except cutt a little we have had a very fine week for the heay untill today we went to Guelph with some butter I bought 2 lb of Paris Green paid 65 cts " 14 this is a good hay day James Golightly is not able to do much with a bile on his arm Bob Dunn was helping us in the afternoon I was at the Council Meeting in the afternoon " 15 this is a fine day but very cold for the season it has been very cold since saturday John finished Cutting the heay 27 acres in all " 16 this day is dull and cold comenced to Scuffel and thin the turnips " 17 this day is clearer and warmer raiked up some hay " 18 this is a fine day we finished hauling in the hay 28 loads of splendid hay big loads I went to Guelph with Jane to Meet Christ Little from the old County 1884 " 19 this day is dull and cold it has ben very cold all week we went to Guelph with butter and eggs and Some black currants I went up to Waterloo with the 10 Oclock train I paid 85 cts for a return ticket and 15 cts for the buss from Berlin to Waterloo " 21 they are busy at the turnips James comenced to Plough the Summerfallow the Second time I was cutting thistles in the Pasture field " 22 this morning was dull and misty then it cleared up and got very warm I went to Guelph for some fixings for the reaper I did not get them " 24 this was a fine day we had a fine light shower in the evening I went over to see a job on the road near Pat McGars in the evening John comenced to cutt the Barley at the back field ' 25 this is a fine day James is cradeling the Barley in the Orchard John is putting paris green on the Potatoes the Boy finished cleaning the turnips I was cutting thistles in the Pasture field " 26 this is a warm we went to Guelph with Butter eggs and Black currants John comenced to cutt the fall wheat hauled in a load of Barley 28 a very warm day finished cutting one field of wheat �1884 July 28 hauled in 3 loads of Barley " 29 hauled in 2 loads of Barly and and cutt 5 acres of Barley " 30 this is a very warm day we finished cutting the fall wheat and some Barley I went to Aberfoyle with the wagon wheel to get the tyre sett " 31 this forenoon has ben very Soft it has rained Since daylight and all forenoon I went to Aberfoyle for the wagon wheel paid McIntyre 50 cts for 2 fillors August 1 this is a fine day John finished cutting the Barley " 2 this is a very fine day we hauled in 7 loads of Barley and 5 loads of fall wheat " 4 we had some rain last night this was a fine day untill about half past 4 Oclock then we had a very heavy rain for about 2 hours we got in 2 loads of wheat before the rain Mother and Me went in to Guelph the time of the rain it rained nearly all the road Johns Baby Annie May McFarlane Died about 2 Oclock She was bad about 30 hours with infant Cholera she was 9 months old we got a Coffin in Guelph the coffin cost $9 Shroud $1 crape $1 box $1 20 1884 Aug 5 this day is Showry Johns Baby was Buried today " 6 this is a very fine day I went over to Waterloo to get the crooked Shaft fixed I got a new one paid $2 75 the boys got in 8 loads of Wheat in the evening they wrought till near 11 Oclock it looks like rain " 7 this is a very fine day we got in all the Barley 17 loads it was a very good crop we got in all the fall wheat except the raikings there is 21 loads in I was horse raiking Mary went up with farmer to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} to help with the thrashing " 8 this is a very fine day we got in 2 loads of wheat raikings we have 23 loads of fall wheat I went over to the Puslinch Lake with the two Girls to the Gilchrist clan picknick " 9 a fine day we went to Guelph with Butter & eggs �" 11 this is a very warm day we cutt the spring wheat Jim was at John Smiths thrashing I gave Robert Black $10 in part paymet for plank for the Caulfield Bridge " 12 this is a very warm day I went up to Caulfield Mill with some wheat there was 20 bushels for a grist and 10 1/2 bushels to sell got 82 cents per B it weighed 55lb to the Bushel 1884 August 13 the Boys is at the turnips Jim is at W McKenzies thrashing I went up to the Mill for the grist " 15 we have very hott dry weather it is terable hott we were thrashing half a day in the afternoon we thrashed 150 Bushels it is very good wheat " 16 this day is very dry and warm we got the spring wheat all but the raikings in 7 loads " 18 this day is very warm we got in a load of wheat raikings we had 8 loads of Spring wheat it was a very fine crop we comenced to pull the peas " 19 we took the lambs from the ews the men is pulling peas " 21 this is a very warm day at the Peas " 22 this is a very warm day we hauled in 6 loads of Peas John is at Fliming thrashing " 23 we had a light Shower this morning we went to Guelph with some apples got 75 cts for some and 50 cts for one some butter and eggs we comenced to cutt the Oats " 25 this morning is cool we cutt some oats I was at the Council Meeting is the afternoon John is Sick he is not able to work he went to the Doctor " 26 a fine day hauling in Peas 1884 August 27 this is a fine day I went up to Fergus to a meeting of reformers to make arangements for the Mowat reception �" 28 this a fine day had some rain in the evening we were at Aberfoyle at the Seed Show we had 10 bushels of Clawson Wheat and ten of Democrat wheat I got the 4 prize for the Democrat and Sold 6 B 20 lb at $ 1 per Bushel we were at Miss McIntyres Funeral " 29 we had a great rain last night James is at Murrys thrashing Robert comenced to Plough for wheat " 30 we had a very heavy rain this morning but it turned out a fine day after 8 oclock we went in to Guelph with some Butter and eggs John comenced to cutt the Oats in the back field next Archies Sept 1 this is a fine day the folks cutt the Oats in the back field Judge Chadwick Shot Mr Colson of Guelph in the face back in the swamp he is very bad " 2 this is a fine day we hauled in 12 loads of Oats " 3 this is a very fine day we hauled in 3 loads of Oats and 2 loads of peas got all the Peas in 25 loads a fine crap " 4 this is a fine day we comenced to plough for the fall wheat we hauled in the oats in the back field next Achys 10 loads a fine crop we hualed them in to the back barn 1884 Sept 5 very warm today the men finished ploughing the little field at the concession " 6 Sowed the field at the concession 7 Bushels " 8 this is a fine day I was at a meeting of Reformers at the Townhall Aberfoyle to appoint Delagates to the demonstration at Toronto to welcome the Hon Oliver Mowat I was Chairman there was a good meeting " 9 I went to Guelph this day is very hot we finished cutting the Oats in the field at the creek the Oats is all cut but half an acre of late oats " 10 we had a Shour yesterday evening Sowed 12 bushels of Democrate wheat in the big field �13 this is a fine day finished Sowing the wheat we sowed 19 Bushels Clawson and 12 Bushels of Democrat wheat I went to Guelph with a load of wheat 39 B 20 lb got 82 cts it weighed 62 lb to the Bushel " 16 this is a fine day John and me went to Toronto to the Mowat Demonstration and to the Toronto Fair there was a terable croud of people in Toronto " 17 a fine day got home from Toronto about 10 Oclock at night Mother has been bad with her throat " 19 a fine day we were thrashing with the steamer about 3 hours in the afternoon thrashed 200 B 1884 Sept 20 it rained some last night nearly all night but not heavy we thrashed a all day something over 909 B 298 fall wheat 130 sring 452 B of fall wheat 140 B peas 341 Barley " 21 frost this morning cool all day " 22 this is a very wett day it has rained very heavy all forenoon and we have 5 acres of Oats out yet it rained nearly all day " 23 this day is dull and dark we thrashed the Barley the Second time 241 Bushels it rained in the afternoon " 25 this is a fine day I went over to the 7th con to see a job on the road " 26 this is a fine day we hauled in 5 big loads of Oats " 27 this is a very wet day it rained nearly all day we went in to Guelph with Butter got 22 cts per lb 17cts per eggs " 29 a fine day but dull I was at the Council Meeting we comenced to Dig the Potatoes " 30 this day is dull and light shours I went to Guelph with some things for the Show I sold 2 bags of apples got 40 cts per bag I then went old to James Blacks Sale Oct 1 this is a fine morning got in a stack of Peas but it rained in the afternoon I was at the Apples �" 2 this was a very wett day it rained nearly all day lightly John and me went to Guelph Show it was a bad day for the Show I did not get any prize 1884 Oct 3 this is a very warm day I went over to James Andersons Sale I bought a Shearling South Down ram paid $9 for it " 4 this day was warm with Some Showers in the afternoon we went to Guelph with butter & eggs I then went to James Andersons to get the ram I then went down to Aberfoyle to Sware some of the Scott Oct canvesers " 6 this is a fine day they are busy at the Potatoes Mr Rae and me were letting a job of Ditching on the road " 7 this is a fine day we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} with William Horracks he was down on a visit " 8 we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 50 Bushels got 60 cents per Bushel it got very wett and cold in the afternoon John Little and Susan and the children came down in the evening " 9 this is a very fine day we were at the Puslinch Show we had some thing at it and got a few prizes " 10 John comenced to plough the Potatoe land " 13 this is a fine day we had a lot of rain yesterday morning John Little and Susan went home John finished Ploughing the Potatoe land we had a good crop some nine or then loads I sent a letter to California 1884 October 14 this is a fine day but cold frosty in the morning I received a teligram from my Brother John from California last night Annie is very Sick I entend to start off to California tomorrow if all is well John went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 49 B 28 lb got 58 cents per Bushel it came to $28 75 I bought a trunk paid $2.75 and a pair of calf Boots paid $4 �" 15 this is a fine day John went up to Marden with a load of apples 23 bags to make cider Robert Amos is to Boile it and make Apple butter I Started off to California on the Grand Trunk Railroad at 3 oclock PM I got as far as Sarnia before dark " 21 I arived at Sacramento at 7 Oclock this morning had to remain there till 1140 Oclock then I went on the train to Galt 27 miles got there at 1240 I received a Teligraph yesterday at Winemuccey from my Brother that Annie Died on Sunday the 19th I arived in time for the Funeral it took place imediately after I arived in Galt ' 24 my Brother John and me started for San Francisco at 1240 PM we got there at dark we stoped at the Grand Hotel we remained till monday morning 1884 October 27 we arived at Galt back from San Francisco at one Oclock 31 I left Galt at 9 Oclock AM for Sacramento on my way home to Canada we got to Sacramento at 10 O Brother John came with me to Sacramento I remained there untill half past seven then started on the train to cross the Mountains for home the Weather has ben very warm all the time I have ben in California Brother John returned home with the 6 Oclock train I started on the express train at half past 7 Oclock in the evening I was to go on the express untill I would overtake the Emigrant train that left in the morning I had an Emigrant ticket paid $64 50 for it Nov 1 I left the Express train at Truckee at 5 Oclock in the morning and waited till 6 Oclock on the Emigrant train " 3 I got to Ogden in the morning at 725 Oclock we changed carrs and started at 1015 Oclock " 5 we started from Council Bluff at 145 Oclock an Chichago and Rock Island railroad " 6 we got to Chichago at 7 Oclock left at 930 for Detroit got there after dark on the Michigan Centeral then we started on the Great Western 1884 Nov 7 I got to Harisburg at one Oclock in the morning had to stop untill 1030 Oclock AM got to Guelph at 1145 Oclock AM got home in the evening the folks at home had the Sweed �turnips all in loads there is Some Graystone to take in yet they have had very cold and wett weather at the turnips I had fine dry weather on my way home " 8 we went in to Guelph to get my trunks but I did not get them " 10 I went in to Guelph got my trunks and 3 cases of caned fruit from California I paid over $9 for Duty and $3 63 for freight the freight was paid in California $4 86 they still claim $4 9 " 12 we went in to Guelph with John and Mary we purchased tikets for California from Mr Gales paid $183 for the three $9 less than the Grand Trunk " 13 John and his Wife Mary and little Janet and our Mary started for California we went down to Schaw Station on the Credit valey railroad with then they started at 3 Oclock PM C Little R Amos Robert J Lizzie and my self went to see them off 1884 Nov 15 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with some butter " 17 I went away to hunt for a man to hire Robert was a Sandys Flimings thrashing Edward at McKenzies " 19 we went to Guelph to Settle with the Railroad agent about Some caned fruit from California there is some mistake about the freight " 20 John Gilchrist comenced to work here this morning he is hired for $13 50 per month for the winter " 14 William Beattie from Dumfriece and his wife was here " 22 we went in to Guelph with 3 bags of fall apples got 60 cts per bag and some butter got 20 cts per lb " 24 this is a very cold day we had a very heavy rain yesterday Morning then some snow last night I was at the Council Meeting the last we expect this year we received our pay $40 " 25 this is a sort of a stormy day Snowed some all day we thrashed Some peas 50 bushels oats 200 bushels we brock the Machine near 4 Oclock we had to quit �" 26 this day is clear but cold Robert and me went up to the Mill with 8 bags of Peas and Oats to choap we went to Guelph bought Robert a pair of Boots paid $3 25 a coat paid $3 50 a basket 50 cts 1884 Nov 27 this day is mild there is a little sleighing I went to Guelph yesterday with the sleigh we hauled home 2 loads of Oats from the back barn 29 this is a fine day a little frosty it is fine weather for winter we got all the Oats home from the back barn the Sow went to the Boar Decem 1 this is a very fine day we have a little sleighing but not much snow the Boys were at Christs thrashing " 2 this is a fine day but very frosty at night I went to Guelph to the County Council I got Fannie the mare Shod at G Nicholes paid 80 cts " 3 a fine day I went to Guelph with the Buggie it is fine wheeling at the Council in the forenoon at Mr W Leslies Funeral in the afternoon " 4 a fine day at the Council in Guelph " 5 at the County Council I sent a letter to California to John " 6 this morning is soft and dull and foggie then it comenced to rain at noon and rained all after noon heavy near night I was at Guelph to the County Council we finished this forenoon we have ben five day received $11 I sent a letter to John Little " 7 this day is wett and raw it rained all forenoon 1884 Dec 8 this is a fine day I was out at Aberfoyle to a Magestrates court we got a letter from Mary " 10 I went over to the Bridge on the Sideline between lots 10 & 11 on the 5 con to inspect a job �" 11 this is a fine day a little cold I was at the Post Office got a letter from John and one from Uncle John " 12 this day is prety cold McKenzies brought over the Machine to thrash tomorrow " 13 this is a very fine day we were thrashing they thrashed all the Oats that was to thrash 470 bushels we have thrashed alltogether about 800 bushels they charged Seven Dolars 15 this day is stormy snowed some all the afternoon I was at Mrs Donald McKeracher funeral she Died on Saturday " 16 this day is very cold and stormy we went to Guelph with a Sleigh load of Lambs 13 that I sold to George Scott I got $3 75 each $48 75 I sent a letter to California to Brother John " 14 this is a clear day but very cold Mother and Me was back to King the weavers I went up to Murrays with Elizabeth to get her lessons 1884 Dec 18 this is very cold day I went in to Guelph to the fatt cattle show and fair " 19 this is a very cold day it is nearly 30 deg below zero we killed the pgs 8 of them and a heffer we had Christ and Duncan Gilchrist helping us " 20 another very cold day Robert and me went in to Guelph with 4 hogs they weighed at home 173 lb 169 lb 234 lb 222 lb got $6 12 1/2 per 100 lb $47.78 a hide and 4 sheep skins got $5.98 got 6 1/2 cents per lb for the hide we left 4 hogs at home they weighed 798 lb and the heiffer it weighed 400 lb " 22 this day is some stormy I went over to the 7th con to see a job on the road one of the Sows went to Gilchrists Boar the other one went on the 29th November " 23 this is a fine day I was filling some Apples & Potatoes " 24 this day is very cold and stormy we went up to Guelph then up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} we stopped all night 25 this day is clear and very cold we got home from Roberts then I went to Mrs Peter McLarens funeral �27 this day is milder we went in to Guelph with some apples 9 bags got 80 cts per bag for 5 bags 60 for the rest some butter got 20 cts per lb got a 100 lb of cattle food paid 5 1/4 Dolars 29 this the Nomanination for Councilors 1884 Dec 29 I was nominated for Reeve and Dep Reeve but I would not stand I have retired from the Council it is nineteen years since I entered the Council " 31 the weather is very soft it rained some this morning the roads are muddy I sent away Annies bracelates to Mary to California 1885 January 1 this morning is cold and frosty it was very windy and cold all night it is calmer now a little snow this day is very quite we are at home " 2 this day is clear and cold " 3 this day is very cold I went in to Guelph with Some butter got 18 cts per lb " 5 this is a very fine day I went down to Morriston I paid the Doctor Crmack his bill $4 for one visit " 6 this day is Soft it rained in the forenoon but it cleared up in the afternoon the roads are Soft " 7 this is a fine day it was windy in the morning and frosty the roads are bad in the morning we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 Bushels 35 lb at 78 cents come to $31.66 it weighed 63 lb to the Bushel I paid a $100 to David Sticton on a note For more information on Duncan MacFarlane, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/40c4c396e7e0b8af864913ea615d9f3e.pdf 6842c674cfc75eaa6d018163f2922f5d PDF Text Text 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warm " 8 there was some rain last night and this morning Meeting of Council in the afternoon " 9 a fine day got in 6 loads of heay 1878 July 10 this is a fine day got in 5 loads of Heay " 11 cutting Heay in Oarchard it is very heavy it comenced to rain about noon " 12 this is very weet it rained for nearly 24 hours I went to Guelph Bought 3 lb of Parisgreen paid 40 cts per lb got 1 quart of castor oil for the machine " 12 I went to Guelp with William Horrocks to see the Lawer we got in 3 loads of Heay " 13 got in all the Heay in the back field finished cutting the Heay in the Oarchard " 15 this is a fine Heay day " 16 this is a fine day very warm got in all the Heay in the Oarchard cut the Heay in big flatt field finnished �" 17 this is a fine day comenced to thin the Turnips yesterday John cutt 2 acres of Barley and some wheat I was rakeing heay in the afternoon " 18 got in 2 loads of heay it rained very heavy about 11 oclock then about 2 oclock a very heavy shour 1878 July 19 this day is very hott and sultry no breeze in the fornoon a fine afternoon got in 3 loads of Barley " 20 a very fine day got in 4 loads of heay finished the heay it was a very good crop 30 loads comenced to cut the wheat with the reaper about 4 oclock it is very ripe it ought to have been all cutt before this " 22 a very high wind it is shakeing out the wheat cutting the wheat " 24 a fine harvest day finnished cutting the fall wheat in the morning then comenced to cut the Barley in the field near the house 25 a fine day in the forenoon finnished cutting the Barley and hauled in 5 loads of fall wheat and 3 of Baley it comenced to rain about 4 oclock 26 this day has ben very wett it rained for 24 hours there was a great quantity of rain we went to Aberfoyle to the store in the evening 27 this is a fine day the wheat and Barley is very weet working among the shocks and turning the Barley got the Barley in in the evening 3 loads Robert Amos and Margret came down 29 hauling in wheat it comenced to rain in the evening it was very dull all day 1878 July 30 this day is very dull and soft rained some all night and forenoon not heavy 31 this is a fine day got in the Fall wheat in the evening it is sprouted some August 1 cutting the spring wheat and raiking the fall wheat stubble the weather is dull �" 2 this is a fine day got in some spring wheat 2 loads it was loose it was a poor crop golden drop I bought the seed from Goldie Guelph comenced to cut the Oats in the back field they are a fine crop " 3 a fine day got in all the spring wheat 3 loads of read chaff " 5 a great deal of thunder and lightening all day we had a very heavy shour about noon great storms all round " 6 a great thunder and lightening and a terable storm about noon every place is floded " 7 this is a fine day bound some oats in the afternoon I was at Guelph fair " 8 got in 5 loads of oats a fine day " 9 a fine day we were thrashing wheat 10 the men is pulling peas 1878 Aug 10 I went to Aberfoyle Mill with 12 Bushels of spring wheat old for a grist 12 a fine day the men is pulling Peas got in one load 14 a fine day pulling peas 15 a fine day at Watts thrashing got in 3 loads of peas and the last of the Barley 16 I went to Rockwood with the wool to carde we had a great storm in the evening a great deal of thunder and lightning James Hume got 3 sheep killed with the lightning " 17 a fine day we went to Guelph had 3 bags of Apples got 87 1/2 cents per bag we went up to Robert Amoses " 20 a fine day hauling in Peas 4 big loads " 21 a very fine day John is over at Georges cutting his oats and McLaren is at Laings Thrashing I was cleaning wheat 24 rained last night I went to Guelph �26 got in the last of the Peas 12 loads Meeting of Council in the afternoon 27 I was at the seed fair at Aberfoyle I got the 4 prise sold 10 bushels to Robert Watson at $1.15 cents per B 1878 August 29 John is cutting oats back in the flats " 31 we have had a fine harvest week we have been binding Oats hauled in 2 loads it rained some in the afternoon Sep. 2 a fine day but close and warm we have a great deal of rain since Saturday it rained all night and nearly all day yesterday " 3 this day is dull and warm we bound some Oats in the afternoon 4 this day is very soft some rain I went to Guelph fair 5 very dull and warm there is very little draught we bound up some oats in the afternoon they were not very dry and sprouted some {unclements} 7 this is a fine day got in some Oats and cut some 9 this is a fine day got in 3 loads of Oats comenced to sow the fall wheat sowed the field out at the Concessisson 6 Bushels 10 I was at the Nomination of a Member of Parliment for the House of Commons it rained nearly all the afternoon 12 a wett day I was at the Sale at the Model farm 1878 Sept 13 this is a very wett day it rained nearly all day yesterday and the night before we had a terible heavy rain all night the whole place is flooded with water we do not mind of such heavy rain continuing so long it is one of the greatest floods that Canada has ever seen it has done a great amount of damage all over the Country 16 this is a fine day I went to Guelph with some articles for the Centeral Exibition �17 a fine day this is the Election for Members of Parliment for the House of Commons of Canada Mr D Guthrie was Elected for the South Riding of Wellington by the Reform Partie 18 this is a fine day Susan got Married to John Little Blacksmith 19 we were at the Guelph Centeral Show it was a fine day but it got very dark and stormie after night a thunder storm 14 Johns Wife had a Daughter this morning 1878 Sept 20 I went to C Littles for 3 bushels of scott wheat for seed when I was coming home the holdback of the britchin brock coming down the hill at the back lot and I was thrown out of the Bugie and badly hurt the hors run away and brock the Bugie John was at the Guelph Show and brought home the articles we got no prize "21 I had to go over to Robert Duglus to investigate the fire that Burned his Barn and crop 23 I went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 37 by measure and 33 B 50 lb by weight got 95 cents per Bushel Clawson wheat we bought some furnitur for Susan John finnished the sowing the Fall Wheat 24 George and me went over to the Township of Blenhem for to see C Forbas we drove about 70 miles with Fannie and McCaigs Dick the roads were very good the most of the way 1878 Sept 27 this is a fine day but very coold we had a meeting of the Directors of the Insurance Company about Dugluss fire " 28 very frosty last night John Iles and I were letting some jobs on the roads it was some Ditchen on the Sideline between lots 15 & 16 on the 10 con " 30 this was a very fine day warm Johns Baby has been very bad since saturday they are ploughing the new land down on the flats near the creek October 1 this is a very fine warm day Johns Baby Died this evening it has been very bad since Saturday we cleaned up a load of fall wheat this afternoon 38 Bushels �2 I was up to Guelph and marden Johns Baby was Burried today it is a fine day 3 I went to Guelph with a load of Wheat got 92 cents per Bushell 35 B 50 lb measure 38 B Clawson 8 Puslinch Show a fine day we got the first prize for one of the 2 year old Colts first for Beets 9 we went over to John Littles and to Crists we had a terible high wind and some rain 1878 October 14 Meeting of Council in the afternoon we are getting in the apples " 12 Mr Leslie and me wer letting some jobs on the roads over in Badinoch 11 were thrashing the Barley and some Oats 19 this day is some Colder we went to Guelph to meet the funeral of Mrs Johnston she Died up at Walkerton and was burried on the plains 22 it is very fine weather and warm the girles are toping the turnips the men are ploughing and I am cutting stone 23 this day is wett in the forenoon I went to the Aberfoyle Mill with a grist of 7 1/2 Bushels of Wheat part spring part fall 24 this is a fine warm day it is the fast day before the Sacrament the fencevewers were called out by David Watt to settle some dispute about the ditches on the road and through our land 25 a fine day I was at old John Clarks Funeral John harrowed up some of the turnips and hauled in 2 loads 26 this day was very weet it rained a good 1878 deal last night it has rained nearly all day and very heavy this afternoon and tonight October we were at the church today �" 27 this day is rather soft and dull this is the Sacrament Sabath " 28 this is a good day for the turniph we hauled in 10 loads " 29 some snow in the morning and frost we hauled in 9 loads of turnips " 31 this day is very blustry and cold it was shoury in the morning and cleared up in the afternoon I went to Guelph in the forenoon Nov 2 this is a fine morning finished hauling in the turnips 47 loads large loads the crop was not very great part of them was very good and part not very good {large space} we comenced to pull the carrots but it rained some in the afternoon 4 this day is clear and cold pulled all the carrots and hauled some in 6 we went to Guelph Fair with a load of Barley 51 Bushels by measure 46 B 27 lb by weight Paid W Sunly for Johns Stove $19.75 1878 Nov 7 we thrashed Oats and wheat a fine day for thrashing 8 finnished thrashing the wheat we went out to Aberfoyle to here W.F Clarke lecture before the Farmers Club 9 I went to Guelph with a load apples sold 9 bags of Northern Spy at 75 cts per B 1 of culverts 60 and 1 Snow 50 cts and brought 2 bags home Bought a quarter of Beef at $3 1/2 per 100 lb the weather has ben frosty 11 the weather is soft it rained in the afternoon 12 the men is ploughing 13 I was over at John Murray with regard to Mrs Johnstone Will Mr Dawson was there to read it Robert Beatie and myself is appointed Exicutors of the Will 14 I went to Guelph with Mrs Johnstones Will to the Surigate Office and got Sworn in Thomas Wright has ben thrashing peas this week he thrashed 48 Bushels he went up to Guelph today �15 this is a fine day 1878 Nov 16 We were Cutting Peas with the cutting box this forenoon Duncan and me went to Morriston in the afternoon a fine day 18 this day is very dull and warm we had good deal of rain since Saturday night the roads are very bad Duncan went to Rockwood Woolen factory with 15 1/2 lb of wool to get it carded 20 this is a very fine warm day I went to Guelph with a load 10 bags of Wheat 24 B by measure 22 B 30 lb by weight got 88 cents per B I had 9 bags of apples 6 at 70 cents and 3 at 75 cts 21 this is a very warm fine day indian summer I was cutting stone John went to Guelph with Lizie Willson 22 this day is wett and raw I was at Patton sale I went to the Mill with a grist of 94 Bushels fall Wheat 23 I went to Guelph about Mrs Johnston affairs the roads are very bad 25 this morning is rather cooler it snowed some George came over with 16 Bushels of Peas for the pigs he is to get his seed from here 1878 November 25 John McLaren left here this afternoon he has ben 9 months here Nov 26 this is a fine day I went to Duncan Stewarts for a load of Potatos 16 bags at 60 cents per bag they are very good earley rose " 27 this morning was rather cold with a strong east wind it comenced to rain about 11 Oclock and rained very heavy all afternoon 29 I went to Guelph with Duncan Stewart to do some buisness with Stirton it a fine day 30 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle in the afternoon �Decem 2 a very weet day it has rained all night and nearly all day and the most of yesterday the Council mett for the last time this year received forty Dolars " 4 this is rather a stormy forenoon it snowed some the roads are very bad a reaguler slush this is the National Thanksgiveing day I was at the Church 1878 December 6 this day is frosty we put the Sow to Duncan Gilchrist Boar " 7 I went to Guelph with 8 bags of fall Wheat 19 B by measure 17 B 40 lb by weight at 93 cts per B and 7 bags of apples sold 4 bags at 60 cts 3 at 50 cts Bought a 100 lb of Oatmeal at $2. 29/100 the roads are good " 8 this is a fine day the roads are very good we were at the Church " 9 it snowed all night there is a good bit of but it comenced to rain in the forenoon and rained all day we were cleaning up Peas after cutting them with the cutting Box " 10 this day is Weet and dull it rained all night and a good part of today I went down to Mr Leslies with Duncan Stewart about a note Bill McFather forged on him " 11 this day is cold and frosty with a very high wind a great change of weather 13 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle in the afternoon 14 this day is very stormy it snowed very hard 1878 December 14 I was out with Mr McLaren Teacher to Duncan Stewarts he was getting his Will drawen Out it very stormy in the evening " 12 we were at Guelph Christamas fair we had the sleigh but the sleighing is very bad " 16 I went to Guelph with Robert Beattie to Draw the Money out of the Bank beloning to Mrs Jhonston " 17 we had Meeting of the Heirs of Mrs Johnston at John Murrays to give them there Portion �" 20 this day is very cold and stormy the sleighs are running we were at John McRobbies Sale " 21 we went to Guelph with 6 bags of Apples got 50 cents per bag for good winter apples times are very dull it is hard to sell anything they had some Butter and eggs and chickens it turned out very stormey it snowed a good deal went up to Robert Amoss I bought an Overcot paid $9 at Rutherfords 1878 December 25 this day is very stormy and cold there has been three very cold days with a high wind the road are badly drifted we were over to Christ Littles getting our Christmas dinner the friends were there 28 John went to Guelph with a load of wood for J B Armstrong for a Sulky rake 30 this is a fine day this is the Nomination of Councilors Jan 31 I went to Aberfoyle mill with 3 bags to chopp 1879 January " 1 this is a very fine day very plesent for the season warm good sleiging " 2 this is a very stormy day I went down to the second com " 4 very stormy and cold we have had three very cold and stormy days the roads are all blocked up Duncan and me went up to Guelph " 6 this is a fine day the roads are very bad this is the Election of Councilors I am elected a Councilor for 1879 1879 January 8 this was the annual school meeting we went up to Mardan to Robert Amoss with Elisibeth to go to the school " 11 we went to Guelph with a load of fall wheat 35 B by measure 32 B 40 lb by weight got 87 cents per Bushel �" 13 this day is very raw and cold white frost I went to James McCaigs funeral on the 2 con 14 this is a very fine Mild day we were cutting peas with the cutting box George was over 15 a fine clear day but very cold John is hauling wood to Guelph the Annual Social of the Farmers Club there was a great turn out we were at it 16 this is a very stormy forenoon and part of the night but the afternoon is fine and warm I went to Aberfoyle Mill with a grist of 9 1/2 Bushels by measure 8 B 35 lb by weight got 290 lb flour that is 34 lb to the B weight Bran and shorts 155 lb 1879 January 18 this is a fine day had some more wind and snow last night I went to the Meeting of the Puslinch Mutual Fire Insurance Company I was Elected to be Presedent for the Currant year " 20 a fine day but very frosty this was our first Meeting of the Council for the year 22 this is a fine day we were over to Georges the roads are prety good 23 this is a fine day we were over to James Lennies and to John Porters Sale 25 I went to Guelph with John and his wife we had 5 bags of Apples sold 2 for 60 cts 3 for 50 cts they were very good apples I settled up with J B Armstrong with the Cordwood I delivered 12 cord of tamarack for a Sulky Horse Rake I got from A Bardwel 27 this day is very soft day we have a thaw we were cleaning peas 28 I went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 5 bags of Oats & Peas to chopp I went to Morriston and sold some Heay to Mr Ross for $8 per ton 31 Annual Meeting of the Farmers Club. 1879 February 3 Meeting of the Township Council " 4 I has ben hauling Heay 4 loads 4 ton 280 lb at $8 per ton $32.87 one load to the Aberfoyle Mill 2050 lb got the same weight of Bran �" 5 we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 35 1/2 Bushels by measure 32 B by weight got 85 cents it was not very good some sprouted 7 I went to Guelph for a pair of sleigh runners paid $1.33 for the Bobsleigh 8 this is a fine day they are going to the Blacks Smiths shop with the sleigh I went over to John Littles shoop with the sleigh to fix one runner was broken we Went to Janes 10 I went down to Moriston a fine day 11 this day is Blustry and soft sort of snow and rain I went to Guelph with Mrs Stewart 12 this day is very cold and stormy high wind 13 this is a very fine day 15 very cold the keenest frost of the season yesterday was very cold 18 John is hauling wood to James Fairley of Guelph tamarack at $2. 25/100 per cord 1879 February 19 John hauled 4 1/2 cords of Tamarack wood to James Fairley Guelph at 2. 25/10 per cord "13 John went down to Moriston with a load of Heay to the Doctor 19 I went over to the Lake along with Leslie & Nicoll to inspect a job on the road that we lett 22 very fine weather for the season cold sometimes 21 a fine day cleaned up a load of wheat 35 B 24 a fine day but very frosty I went to Aberfoyle to meet the rest of the Councillors about some matters with regard to a certain letter 25 this is a very stormy day snow from the east I am mending shoes 14 John hauled a load of Heay to Dr Orton Moriston 2050 lb at $8 per ton �27 this day is very cold I went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 24 B 35 lb at 97 cents 8 B 5 lb at 85 cents the 4 bags was the raikins it was sprouted went up to Roberts then went to old Mr Amoses Sale at the farm 28 this morning is very cold and frosty very severe but clear I went to the Aberfoyle mill with 6 bags of peas & oats to chopp 1879 March 1 this morning was rather warm and fine but it got windy and cold before night we cut some soft wood with the saw about 2 cords "3 this a very fine clear day the sun is very strong I went over to Ferrishes Milll near Rockwood with a grist of 6 bags of Fall and spring Wheat 15 B by measure got 485 lbs flour that is 32 lb to the B measure Hugh Cassin got Killed with a tree chopping in the Bush 4 this day is stormy it started to rain then turned to snow 7 this is a fine day I went over to Georges the Wife had a Daughter last Monday the 3rd the Mrs came home I was at the Farmers Club Meeting in the evening 10 this day very warm the snow is getting very soft the sleighing is about done 11 I went over Hugh McNaughtons Sale 12 this day is colder I sold a Steer to Farr & Hales for $56 14 this day is blustry and cold snow shours I went to Peter Grants sale 15 I went to Guelph with Duncan he is 1879 March 14 going up to Arthur to hew timber the roads are very bad especiely the Brock road I sold 4 bags of apples at 70 cents Butter 18 1/2 cents "17 we went to Guelph with the Steer I sold he is not 3 years old and weighed 1355 lb I got $56 for him �19 I went over to Georges when I came home there was one of the cows died she calfed before I went away she put out her calf bed 21 this is a very fine day we were sawing Wood sawed a great pile 22 this day is very stormy snow out of the east we went to Guelph with Butter & eggs and the cows hide it weighed 58 lb got 4 1/2 cents per lb 24 snow out of the east in the forenoon then rain Meeting of Council in the afternoon 26 I went to Aberfoyle with some Peas & Barley to the seed show I sold the Peas 10 B 26 lb at 73 cents per B and brought the Barley home 27 this day is soft and mild I was at Sherrats sale I got $2.50 from him Bull money March 27 John went to Galt with a load of fat sheep for John Murray 28 the roads are getting soft I was up to the Modle Farm at the Closeing examination of the Coledge 29 it rained heavy last night with some thunder were at Guelph with Butter and egs April 2 I went to the Guelph fair this day is very cold and frosty the sow had five young pigs they are smart 3 we were sawing wood at Georges and some straw the day is very cold the roads are rough March 31 cutting wood at John Murrays April 5 we went to Guelph this day is very cold this week has been very cold and frosty with high winds 7 this is fine day but frosty at night I was up to Guelph at a meeting of reformers to make arangements to select a Candidate for the next Election April 8 I went over C Littles to see him he is very sick he has Inflamation of the lungs �" 9 this is a fine warm day John went to the Aberfoyle Mill with a grist of 3 bags of wheat fall and spring 5 bags of Barley peas & oats and 2 bags of oats to chopp " 10 this day is very wett and stormy Duncan came home from Arthur 11 John went over to John Littles shop with the new roller to get iorned 12 we went up to Guelph and to Robert Amoses it is a fine day but cold at night hard frost 14 a fine day but cold I was at a Meeting of Reformers at the Town hall Aberfoyle to appoint Deligates to the Convention at Guelph 15 this a fine day frosty at night hard frost every night the Ewes began to lamb we had 2 lambs 16 this is a fine day I was at Guelph to the Convention to select a Candidate in the reform intrest at the next General Election James Laidlaw was Selected April 19 we were at Guelph I bought 265 lb of land salt paid 25 cents per 100 lb " 21 this is a fine day comenced to cultivate and Gang plough the turnip land for Wheat " 23 fine weather comenced to sow the spring wheat sowed 2 Bushels of Golden drop 6 B of beardid and 1 1/2 Bushels of read chopp " 24 6 Bushels of Oats " 26 sowed 10 Bushels Barley sowed about 170 lb of Clover and Timothy I was at Guelph " 28 fine weather we had a fine shour last night things are starting to grow I comenced to dig the garden " 29 it a fine day white frost in the morning Duncan and me went to Guelph I bought a new shovel paid 90 cents the men are ploughing sod " 30 this day is quite cool George was over last evening and got 6 Bushels of Barley and 16 Bushels of Peas for seed Crist Little got 10 Bushels Barley May 2 a fine day Sowed 3 Bushels of Barley out at the corner field �" 3 we went up to Guelph and Marden May 6 Duncan and his men went up to Peel to work it is very cold and frosty at night " 7 this day is cold in the morning we went up to Guelph fair with the Cow Cherry and sold her for beef at $36 50/100 " 8 I went down to Moriston with some bills for a reform meeting it is warm John Sowed 4 bags of Peas " 9 I was at a Meeting at the Town hall Aberfoyle in the evening about Election matters " 10 this day is very warm we were at Guelph then went down to Moriston John finished sowing the Peas about 24 Bushels " 12 this day is very warm " 13 it is very warm and close today 14 this day is hot it thundred last night and some rain it is fine growing weather John sowed 4 Acres of Oats back on the flats William Gilfillan was here 15 this day is rather dull and light shours it rained a good bit last night John sowed 6 Bushels of Barley down near the creek May 17 finished sowing the Oats sowed the field down near the side road sowed 12 Bushels sowed 26 Bushels in all I went to Guelph with Butter & eggs I got home the Buggy harness Scott was repairing them 19 the weather is very hot and warm John went over to Georges to sow his Peas Willey is rolling the Oat land 20 this day is very warm and dry John has ben over to Georges this two days Willey is picking stones off the grass 24 the weather very dry and cold at night finished picking the stones off the grass comenced to haul out the dung for the Potatoes �26 this morning is very cold and windy I went over to James McPhersons on the first concession to investigate the caus of the fire he having got his House burned on Fridy 27 Meeting of the Council Cort of Bevision comenced to plant the Potatos 28 washed the sheep this day is fine and warm May 29 this a fine day it is the Fast day for the Sacrament I was at Guelph at the Nomination of a Member of Parliment James Laidlaw and Mathew Swetnam was Nominated " 30 finished planting the Potatoes 31 a fine day we were at the Church John and me went to Guelph in the evening to here the Hon O Mowat and Hon E Blake we had great storm of thunder and rain in the evening McQuillans Barn was Burned June 2 this is a fine day I was at the Church and Morriston I took a grist of 10 B 50 lb got {blank space} lb flour 5 this was the Election of Member of Parliment James Laidlaw the Reform Candidate was Elected by a Majority of 119 6 the men are hauling out dung and ploughing the turnip land I finished shearing the sheep there is 22 sheep and 16 lambs John Smiths Barn was raised this afternoon Duncan has the job of the Barn 7 we went to Guelph with Butter and 1879 eggs and two bags of Golden Russet Apples got $1 25/100 per bag June 9 finished ploughing the turnip land " 11 this day is very warm the men are ploughing back behing the Bush for rape " 12 the men are takeing out stones in the summer fallow I went to Aberfoyle to the Post office I brought back Alexander Morison and Mrs McLennan it fine weather �" 13 we was down at Aberfoyle and over at Georges " 14 we were up to Guelph and Marden we had a fine rain in the evening bought 100 cabage 15 cts 9 lb turnip seed 17 cents per lb 5 lb rape 10 cents per lb " 16 this is a fine growing day we had a fine rain yesterday we bought an Organ from Mr Crawford of Guelph it is a Clinton Organ " 17 this day very Cool John is drilling for the turnips sowed some turnips in the afternoon they are ploughing the Summer fallow 18 finnished drilling for the turnips 1879 June 18 sowed the most of the turnips sowed two one half acres of rape 5 lb this is a fine day " 19 finished sowing the turnip 5 acres 9 lb 6 lb Sharps 2 lb Suttons champion 1 lb East lothian I was over near hespeler examining the roads petitioned for aid " 21 we was in to Guelph the weather is very warm we finished working the Statute labour yesterday " 24 the weather is very warm and dry the men finished ploughing the Sumer fallow the field next McKenzies orchard I have ben cutting thistles out of the grain " 25 it is very warm I was at Littles Blacksmith shop to get the horses Shod I Sold 2 fat ewes to Pett Laing for $11 50/100 26 we had a very fine rain I went down to Morriston Paid Scott $2 for fixing harness 28 I went up to Arthur Township near Mountforrest yesterday with Duncan and his men they are going to put up 1879 June 28 a new Barn for Mr {blank space} it is over forty five miles from here I came down today there was a heavy rain last night �" 30 John comenced to Plough the field back of the Bush near the creek July 1 this is a very warm day we went up to Guelph to the Calidonian games there was a great many people there " 2 comenced to cutt the Heay in the afternoon we were at Guelph it is fair day I sold the Wool 83 lb at 23 cents per lb $19..9 " 3 it rained very heavy for the most of the forenoon we cleaned up the Spring wheat {blank space} Bushels " 4 this is a fine day the school Annual picknick cutting heay and plouging 5 I went to Guelph with Annie she is gone up to Hepple to see her Granmother got in 3 loads of heay 7 Meeting of Council at 2PM got 5 loads of heay it rained in the afternoon 8 a fine day got in 3 loads of heay 1879 July 8 I went to Guelph for some guards for the mower got one at 25 cts the other 40 cts got 4 rake spring teeth paid 40 cts each " 11 we had a very heavy rain and a great storm of wind thunder and lightning the greatest storm we have had for a long time " 12 a fine day for the heay got in 3 loads Duncan came down from Arthur " 17 this day is very cold got all the heay in the fields near home in 31 loads " 18 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle Mill with a grist 15 B 50lb John is cutting heay for Robert Ingle he finished cutting our own yesterday cutt 4 acres at the back lott got it all raiked up and cocked up can not get it in till we get the fall wheat in 19 a fine day the men are thinning the turnips the Fallwheat is redy to cutt 21 the weather is very hot we comenced to cutt the fall wheat in the field out at the concession it is a very good crop well filled �1879 July 21 Joseph Shaw comenced to work after noon he is hired for one Month for $25 we got the field at the con done " 22 comenced to cutt the field back at the creek it comenced to rain about ten Oclock and rained all day we went to Aberfoyle Mill for the Grist " 23 this day is very dull and warm the men is at the turnips cut some wheat in the evening 24 a fine harvest day finished cutting the wheat in the field at the creek I went to Guelph to get some section nives for the repper got 6 but they did not fitt 25 a fine day got in all the heay in we have 37 loads 26 finished cutting the fall wheat and got in 10 loads 28 cutt part of the Barley it rained a little in the afternoon 29 finished cutting all the barly that is ripe it is a good crop 1879 July 30 this is a fine day got in all the fall wheat but the raikins 23 loads got in 4 loads of Barley 31 a fine warm day the men is cleaning the turnips I went to Guelph got 10 new sections for the reapernives Aug 1 Willie went over to help George for two days Joseph is scuffeling the turnips 2 this is a fine day till 5 Oclock then we had a terable storm thunder and wind and rain we got in all the wheat raikins 2 load we have 25 load of wheat that is fall wheat we cut some spring wheat about 1 1/3 acres golden drop it a very good crop it is earley 4 this day is warm and dull sultry John is cutting Oats in field at the lime kill they are a very good crop Willie is gang ploughing the summerfallow 5 this is a fine day John is putting out dung on the summer fallow we bound up some Oats �6 finished binding the Oats in the field at the lime kill cutt Barley back at the creek it heavy 1879 August 6 comenced to pull the Peas " 9 finished cutting the spring Wheat it is a very fine crop got all the Barley in 13 loads " 12 we thrashed 197 Bushels of fall wheat and 20 of spring and 27 B of Oats " 14 hauling in Peas hauled in all the spring Wheat 7 loads " 15 hauling in peas 16 this Morning is very weet it rained all forenoon Duncan came home from Arthur 18 the men went over to Georges to pull Peas 19 finished hauling in the Peas 21 Joseph Shaw left his Month is up I paid him $25 Willie is Ploughing the sumer fallow 20 we went to Guelph with some Apples 3 bags got 60 cents per Bag had Butter & egs 23 was in to Guelph Butter & egs and 5 bags of Apples sold them from 40 to 60 cents 25 Willie went over to Georges to help him I was at the Cuncil Meeting John is Gangploughing the Pea lang 1879 August 29 we had Stewarts Thrashing Machine thrashing Barley thrashed 272 Bushels theye were done about the midle of the Afternoon 30 went to Guelph with Butter crabappls Plums and 5 bags of Apples got 40 cents per bag the men is cutting Oats warm weather Sept 1 this is very warm weather and dry we are at the Oats they are very heavie and hard to cutt they are laid down very bad they are a fine crop �" 2 it rained a little in the morning a fine day after got in 5 loads of Oats Willie is at Gilchrist thrashing " 3 this day is soft and shoury all day John is Ploughing I cleaned up some Wheat " 4 Cradeling Oats John & me " 5 finished cutting the oats in the forenoon they were very hard to do we could not cutt them with the reaper " 6 we went to Guelph George is over to help us to bind Oats " 9 comenced to sow the Fall Wheat " 10 finished hauling in the Oats 22 loads the Weather is dry and frosty at night 1879 Sept 11 this is a very fine dry day finished sowing the Wheat in the field at the Barn we have the Pea land to sow yet and plough Susan had a son last night " 15 this day is rather cool John is over at Georges thrashing I went down to Morriston in the afternoon " 16 I went to Guelph to the Centeral Show with a bag of spring wheat John finished sowing the fall wheat we sowed 18 acres in all {blank space} Bushels Clawson and 5 Bushels scott wheat 17 it rained a great quantity last night and shoury all forenoon a fine afternoon we were all up to Guelph to the Show the Marquis of Lorne and the Princess Luese was in Guelph it was a great day 18 we cleaned up a load of Barley 13 bags I went to the Aberfoyle Mill with a grist of 2 bags of Spring Wheat 19 I went to Guelph with some Barley 29 Bushels got 48 cents per Bushel it is dark in couler I got a bar of bibbet mettle 3lb 60cts 1879 �Sept 20 this day is rather cold frost at night I was letting jobs on the roads I drove 33 miles and lett 7 jobs 22 this is a fine warm day I sowed 4 acres with timothy back in the flatt fields " 24 this day is very cold for the season I went to Guelph with a load of Barley 44 Bushels 36lb at 53 cents $23.68 50 by measure 25 a fine day we comenced to take up the Potatoes I cleaned a load of Barley 26 a fine warm day John went to Guelph with his Mrs she is going up to her Friends at Teasewater 29 we had a very heavy rain yesterday this is a fine warm day John went awa up to Teasewater with the horse and Bugy 30 we finished takeing up the Potatoes over 8 loads they are a fine crope some rotton ones in the hollows Octobr 1 this day is very warm I went to Guelph with a load of Barley 46 Bush 32 lb at 50 cents per B $23.32 " 2 this day is very warm fine growing weather 1879 October 4 we Thrashed the remainder of the fall wheat {blank space} Bushels and {blank space} Spring wheat and 86 Bushels Oats " 7 fine warm weather this is Puslinch Show we got the first Prize for spring wheat " 8 I went to Guelph with a load of Barley 43 B 6 lb at 51 cents 47 1/2 B by measure " 11 this is very warm fore Season we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 46 B at 51 cents 50 B by measure 13 I went over to John Porters with Annie 10 we thrashed Peas this afternoon with the Machine abou 150 B �17 we got the Apples near all gathered in John went to Morriston to the cider mill with apples he took 5 bushles of wheat to the Aberfoyle Mill yesterday afternoon 18 I went to Guelph with 5 bags of Barley 11 B 27 lb at 52 cents 12 1/2 B by measure 5 bags Potatoes at 50 cents 5 bags Apples at 40 cents 1879 October 21 this is fine warm weather I was at McHenzies thrashing I plastered the the cisteren yesterday " 22 this is a fine warm day Willie is at Hardies thrashing John is at Watts thrashing 23 this day is cold and raw this is the fast day 24 this is a very cold day a very cold wind the children comenced to top the turnips 25 this a fine day for working but a cold aire they are toping the turnips we were at the Church John went down for bella Gilfillan to attend his Wife she had a Daughter yesterday 26 this is the Sacriment Sabath a fine day the weather is warmer 27 a fine day hauled in 18 loads of turnips in the afternoon 28 it rained a good deal last night it is shoury today the men are ploughing 29 this a very fine day we are at the turnips I sold 9 lambs to a man of the name of Thorp from Fergus for $28.45 cent to be sent to Guelph tomorrow 1879 October 30 we are bussey at the turnips I went to Guelph with 9 lambs we sold we finished hauling in turnips 58 loads the weather is getting cold Nov 1 we went to Guelph with 12 bags of Potatos and Sold them for 50 cents per Bag " 3 we have had a fall of snow it snowed some all day yesterday the sleighs are running " 5 we went to Guelph with the wagon with a load of Potatos 20 bags at 50 cents it snowed heavy after night �" 6 we went to the church this is thanksgiving day I took 6 bags of Potatoes to George McLane at Aberfoyle 55 cents per bag 7 I went to the Aberfoyle Mill with a Grist of 6 bags of wheat got 471 lb of flour the snow is nearly all gone it is very warm 8 we went to Guelph with 7 bags of fall apples got 45 cents per bag some butter and fouls 10 this is a fine warm day ploughing 1879 Nov 11 this day is very dull and heavy shours the roads are very bad " 12 this day is very wett rained nearly all day some very heavey shours " 13 this day is dull and warm fine in the afternoon we went over with Bella Gilfillan to her Fathers " 14 this is a very wett day some very heavy rain " 15 this day is wett in the morning fine day after we went to Guelph with 7 Bags of apples got 50 cents per Bag $3.50 Butter 12 lb 18 cts Nov 4 lett the Ram to the Ewes 18 there is 6 Ewe lambs " 11 Putt the young Sow to the Boar Duncan Gilchrists 17 this day is fine rather dull the men are Ploughing I went to Littles Blacksmiths shop with the Buggie wheel to get the tyre sett and 2 shoes on the horses 18 this day is rather cold I went to W McHenzies the creek sale 19 the old sow was put to Gilchrists Boar the weather is rather cold the men are Ploughing I went to Guelph with a load of Peas 35 B 20 lb at 55 cents per B total $19.62 1879 �Nov 20 this is a very cold day high wind and frosty we killed 3 pigs very good ones they weighed 250 x 276 x 268 lbs 21 this is a fine day but very frosty we thrashed the Oats 350 Bushels I went over with W Nicoll to inspect a job on the roads over at Littles on the 3 22 this day is cold and some snow I went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 11 B 28 lb at $1.13 1/2 $13.1 22 B 25 lb at $1.8cts $24.21cts total 37.22cts and one pig weighed 250 lb at $5.12 cts $12.69 cts the one lot weighed 58 lb to the B the other 58 1/2 lb to the B John went to Guelph with a load of tamarick wood to Mr Fairley 25 this is a very fine day William Galbreath left this morning he has ben here 8 months we paid him $90 for the time I went to Rockwood Woollen Mill with the wool to card 35 lb John went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 8 bags of Peas and Oats to chop 26 this is a very fine warm day 27 it snowed some last night this day is soft and shoury I went to P McLarens hill 1879 Nov 28 this day is soft and shoury all day and last night I am mending shoes " 29 this day is rather colder we went to Guelph with 7 bags of Apples sold them for 50 cents per Bag Butter 18 cts per lb Dec 1 this is a fine day the Council meet for the last time this year we got our pay $40 " 2 this is a fine day we cleaned up a load of Wheat 38 Bushels by measure John took over some Heay to John Littles 694 lb " 3 it rained heavey last night and snowed all day today 5 this day is very dull and foggey we went down to Aberfoyle Mill with a load of Fall Wheat Sold it for $1.17 per B 35 B 50 lb $41.92 " 6 this was a fine morning warm but it comenced to rain about noon and rained very heavey for 2 hours I went to Guelph I had 4 Bags of Apples got 60 cents per B 2 sheep skins for $1.50 they weer poor �1879 Dec 8 this is a fine day John is Ploughing in the field at the creek " 9 this is a fine day in the forenoon but got stormey in the afternoon sort of sleet and rain Annie went over to Mr Amoss in Dumfries 10 this is a very wet day it rained all last night and most of this day George had his Auction sale on Forbes farm 11 this day is colder and some frost we went to the Christmess show in Guelph I paid John Grieve $91 on a note and interest for a Bull the Oxford Lad I paid Malcom McNaughton 25 cents for record 12 this is a fine day rather chilley we cleaned up a load of fall wheat 40 Bushels by measure 13 this is a fine day but frosty we went to Guelph with a load of fall wheat 38 B 23 lb weight per B 59 lb sold for $1. 28/100 $48.73 cts John Bought a Clock for $3.75 15 this is a fine day we have had some snow I went down to Morriston with the Buggie I was over to Georges 1879 Dec 16 we have had a little more snow I went to Guelph with the cutter there is not much sleighing yet 17 some more snow last night this is a fine day I am mending shoes I went to get the horses shode Doll & Royall 18 this is a fine day we had a prayer meeting at our house Clemintine McLane or Mrs Wishart and her Husband and 4 children came here from Manatobo on a visit 19 John went to Guelph with a load of wood for George 20 went to Guelph with some Wheat 28 1/4 Bushels by measure 27 B 21 lb by weight got $1.26/100 dockd 1 lb $34.18 cts 4 bags of apples at 70 cents per bag 1 Barrel at $1.50 brought home some furniture a sofa 6 chairs and rocking chaire Soffa $14 chairs $1 rocker $2.50 �23 John went to Guelph with a load of wood 24 John went to Guelph with a load of wood for James Fairley tamarack 1879 December 29 this day is very soft this is the Nomination for Councilors Duncan Sold his Horse Billey to Daniel Beattie for $85 " 28 this is a very cold day a very severe cold east wind 31 fine milde weather 1880 Jan 1 This day is milde good sleighing our Family and there Children were all here to Diner fine weather " 2 fine warm weather we killed 4 Hogs 8 months old weight 212 x 202 x 200 x 195 " 3 went to Guelph with a pig sold it for $6.25 per 100 weight 211 $13.05 D Stewart 95lb $6.15 " 4 this day is very soft rained last night nearly all night it rained very heavie the snow is nearly all gone " 5 this is a fine day but frosty this is the Election for Councillors I was Elected " 10 fine weather we went to Guelph with the Buggie got 5 gallons coal oil 18 cts 11 it rained very heavie in the evening 1880 Jan 12 a fine day we were down to Georges to Diner 13 this is a fine day frosty we went over to Dumfries to visit Mr Robert Amos and William Beatties Familes the Whelling is very good �15 we got home from Dumfries we went to Galt and I Bought 2 knives for the Straw Cutter paid $3 for the two 17 this is a soft warm day the roads are getting very soft and muddey I was at the Annual Meeting of the Puslinch Insurance Company I was elected President for the eight time " 19 this is a very fine warm day like a spring day Meeting of Council " 20 this day is rather stormy snowing some but not cold George and Peter Gunigal is chopping cord wood tamerack 21 this is a very fine day Puslinchs Farmers Clubs Social at Aberfoyle 1880 Jan 22 this day is soft a strong thaw 24 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with a grist of 19 Bushels by measure of fall wheat I went to Foltons Mill Waterloo road the Sleighing is not very good I took 2 Lambs skins to sell I sold them for $3.50 the Lambs died yesterday 26 a very fine day John went to Guelph with a load of wood for Fairley with the wagon brought home the Grist I left on Saturday 27 this day is very warm it is like a spring day John went to Guelph with a load of wood he broke the wheel of the Wagon in Guelph 28 this day is colder I took the Wagon wheel to W Sevensons to get fixed 30 this day is soft it rained in the afternoon I was at the Annual meeting at the church I got home the wheel from Stevensons left it at Littles shop 31 this day is very cold I went to the annual meeting of the Farmers Club 1880 Feb 2 this is a fine day Meeting of the Council " 3 this is a very windy day and some snow �4 a fine day we were at Mrs James McLean Funeral at Aberfoyle there is some sleighing but not good 7 we cutt some Peas and cleaned up 6 Bushels John went to Aberfoyl Mill with 4 Bags of Oats & Peas to chopp 9 the sleighing is poor I went to Aberfoyle Mill for the chopt stuff Duncan & George went over to Spayside for a load of shingles Duncan went up to Frank Rassins to Hugh timber for a Barn 11 John & George went to Guelph with 2 loads of Wood with the sleigh the sleighing is done I was at Guelph and barganed with JB Armstrong for Tamarac wood for a Buggy at $2.75 per cord 14 the weather is very mild no snow 19 cold wind the roads are very rough 20 this is a very fine day 1880 Feb 21 this is a fine day we had a shour of snow last night we went to Guelph with the Buggy had some Butter 22 cents per lb 23 I went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 5 bags of Oats & Peas to chopp 24 we went up to Robert Amos to Marden it is a very fine day good Whelling in the morning but soft at night 25 this day is very wet it rained nearly all day and last night 26 this is a fine warm day but the roads are very bad I went over to the Lake to lett a job on the roads 27 a fine day we were sawing firewood in the afternoon 28 a fine day very warm the roads are almost impassible we have had a very mild open month of February the winter has ben very open and mild no sleighing since the new year very little snow all winter �March 1 this day very windy and cold the roads are very rough " 2 a fine warm day 1880 March 3 frosty in the morning but it got very soft and rained in the afternoon the roads are very muddy I went to Guelph with 21 lb butter got 21 cents " 6 I went to Guelph with 9 lb Butter got 22 cents got 5 gallons of cole oil paid 18 cents " 8 this day is very frosty and cold I was at R T Johnstons Funeral " 9 I went over to the Lake to see a job on the roads and I went to Killen to examin a bridge the roads are very hard and rough " 10 this day is very cold and frosty I went to Guelph with Christ Little to see about Murdoch McLeod house he is going to buy it " 11 this a little cold a fine winter day I was cleaning peas we cut them yesterday " 12 a fine day I went to Aberfoyle Mill with 7 bags of peas and some oats to chop paid 70 cents " 13 we went to Guelph with butter I bought 312 lb of bran 65 cents per 100 lb " 15 this is a fine day we went down to Moriston to See Benjamin Grigor he was Dead before we got there he Died very sudden he was in good health on friday and Died 3 oclock today 1880 March 16 this day is very stormy sowed all forenoon a little but not enough to make sleighing I went to rockwood for 9 bags of Oat seeds at $10 per tun 7 bags of bran at $12 per tun a 100 lb of oatmeal at $2.50 " 18 this is a fine day we went down to Ben Grigors Funeral Williams Horracks and his wife was here last night from Minto " 20 we went to Guelph it got very windy and cold " 22 a fine day I was at the Council Meeting John went to Guelph with a load of wood " 24 this day is very cold and windy keen frost �" 25 this is a fine day but frosty rough roads we were at old John Littles Funeral " 26 we were hauling home peas in the forenoon and cutting peas in the afternoon " 27 I went to Guelph had some butter got 20 cents 12 lb went to the station for John Willsons trunk it rained and snowed got to be very stormy and cold before night " 29 a fine day the ews begun to lamb 31 a fine day cutting wood at Murreys 1880 April 1 a fine day we were at the seed show and stallion show at Aberfoyle I had some spring Wheat 10 bushels got the second prize $2 sold it to Tom Willoughby for $1.35 per bushel " 2 was down to Aberfoyle Mill for a grist of Wheat 12 bushels by measure got 413 lb flour " 3 this is a very wett day it rained all day Duncan and me went over to Killean to lett a job of building a new bridge the roads are very bad " 2 John Willson comenced to work he is hired for eight month at $12 per month " 6 this day is frequent snow shours got cold in the evening John went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 8 bags of peas to chop 7 this is a very cold frosty day the roads are very rough and hard we went to the Guelph Fair had some butter got 20 cents per lb 1880 April 10 this is a very fine morning warm but it got very cold and stormy in the afternoon it got to be a terable stormy night we went to Guelph with some butter got 19 cents per lb we went into Duncan Stewarts the Horse went away and upset the buggie at the corner of the garden fence and went home without it " 12 this day is very cold and frosty I went over to John Littles with the Harrows and Gang plough to get fixed the men are picking stones 13 this is a fine day I went up to Arkle with the old wagon Axeltre to get a new one made we have 20 lambs �22 this is a fine day we have had some cold weather we sowed the spring wheat {blank space} Bushels Beardid 2 Bushels Golden drop 23 a fine day we went down to Moriston in the afternoon got the makeings of a new coat 25 cold rain we were at the church 27 I went to Guelph with the Grigor family they are gon to Michigan 1880 April 28 this is a fine day I went to Aberloyle mill with 4 bags of peas to chop I got a telagraph from Kepple Mrs Taylor my Mother in law is dead " 29 the mrs and me started at 2 oclock am to go to Kepple we went on the 4:19 oclock train at Guelph to Georgeston then took the 9 oclock train on the Hamilton and NWRR to Calidon then got on the Narrow gage at Mono road for Owensound got there at half past 4 then got on the Boat at 5 oclock for big baye got about 8 oclock it rained nearly all afternoon we got to George Graham about 9 oclock we had to walk 2 miles bad roads 30 this day is cold the ground is white with snow we went over to Alexander McCoags 5 miles Mrs Taylor was Burried at bigbay church she was 87 on new years day she has ben living with Jane for about 7 years May 1 this day is raw and cold I went round to see the rocks of Kepper it is a very rough country with rocks the soil is good 1880 May 3 this is beautifull warm day we started from A McCoags at 12 oclock in the morning to go to the Sound got there at half past 5 over 20 miles very rough roads in a lumber wagon we got on the train at half past 6 got to Guelph 20 minutes past 6 got home before dark we traveled nearly 200 miles " 4 a fine warm day John sowed the field at the creek part with Barley and part Oats " 5 this is a very warm day we went to Guelph Fair with two steers they were sold some time ago at $5 1/4 per 100 they weighed 2475 �" 6 this a fine day but cold comenced the garden " 7 started to sow some barley we were working in the flatt fields till noon but afternoon it came on a terible thunderstorm a reaglur flood of rain the flatt fields are all fluded 8 this morning was very warm we had a very heavy thunder shour with hail in the afternoon we went to Guelph with a load of Potatos George had 13 bags and we 1880 May 8 we had 5 bags sold them for 30 cents per bag there was a great many loads in the market " 10 this day is very close and warm it rained in the forenoon " 11 this is a fine dry day the men are working out at the field at the concession comenced to sow some peas " 12 a fine dry day the ground is drying fine John finished sowing the Peas in the field at the concession I sowed beets and carrots in the garden and I sowed grass seed in the pea land Struck Duffield cut a two year old colt Charley Dick " 13 Sowed Peas in the big flat field 4 acers " 14 finished sowing the Barley 13 B " 16 finished Sowing the Peas 23 1/2 B the weather has ben dry and cold for a few day " 17 the weather is very warm busy gang ploughing and sowing Oats in the flats 18 very warm sowing oats 1880 May 19 finished sowing the Oats 39 B it was very warm today we had a great storm of wind about 2 oclock pm but not much rain it did not last over 10 minutes Duncan Gilchrist got the roof blowen of the one side of his Barn it a fine evening �20 this is a fine day a thunder storm about 2 Oclock but we had very little rain I went down to Georges in the morning with 100 lb of flour we went to Moriston in the evening after supper there was a great thunder storm about 8 Oclock in the evening when we were comeing home 21 I went to the Aberfoyl Mill with some peas to chop it rained nearly all the afternoon Jane had a young Daughter this morning John was at Gilchrists helping to put the roof on the barn the men has ben ploughing the oarchard for the potatos I sold 2 bags of potatoes to Dan McLaren for 35 cents per 1880 May 24 this is a fine warm day we washed the sheep 23 25 this is a very warm day went down to Moriston with butter and eags then went in to John McKenzies to exchange 2 bags of potatoes I got the late rose 26 this is very fine day there was thunder after noon but we had not much rain we comenced to plant the Potatoes 21 we put the Mare Jess to Janes Scotts Horse 27 this is a fine day a shour in the evening I the Mare Doll to the Hors Dusty miller 28 finished planting the potatos three acres 29 Shearing the sheep it rained at night nearly all night 31 a fine warm day it rained at night I was at the Council Meeting June 1 a fine day but a little cool I finished Shearing the Sheep 23 of our own and 3 of Georges " 2 we went to the Guelph fair we bought a new Single reaper the Dundas $110 1880 June 2 we brought home a new Buggie from J B Armstrongs we are to pay it in tamarick wood $100 �3 this is the fast day for the Sacriment 5 we were at the church it was a very wett day after ten oclock 8 I was away along with John Iles to axamin the roads 9 this is a fine day we were up to Waterloo to Mr Duns he Died yesterday I bought 10 200 Cabage plants paid 30 cents 10 this day is dull and shoury I was up Mr Duns funeral 12 this day shoury heavey thunder shours were up to Guelph with 9 bags of Potatos sold them for 30 cents per B had the wool in but did not sell it it fell 15 John Started to Drill for the turnips 18 finished Sowing the swede turnips the weather is very Dry since last 19 saturday we were at Guelph with the wool sold 101 lb docked 3 lb got 28 1/2 cents sold 8 bags potatoes 30 cent 1880 June 21 a fine warm day we were cutting thistles in the spring wheat 22 the men is working on the roads I was at Littles Blacksmiths shop got the horses shod 23 we were up at James Scotts in the evening 24 we put the old Sow to Robert Lambs Boar 25 this day is very warm the men finished ploughing the summer fallow 26 this day is very warm I went to Guelph with George Taylor him and Mrs Taylor is here on a visit 27 there has ben great amount of rain today 28 this day is very warm and Shoury 29 a fine day we comenced to cut the Heay �30 Shoury in the morning cutting Heay July 1 a fine day but dull comenced to raik the Heay 2 Duncan Stewart Died this morning we went to Guelph for a coffin for Duncan Stewart 1880 July 3 a fine warm day got in 6 loads of Heay we were at Duncan Stewarts Funeral 9 this day is very warm I went to Guelph for to get some fixing for the mower it went wrong today 10 this day is very warm we went to Guelph about Duncan Stewarts Will to get it Regestered I am one of the Exacuter of the Will John is cutting Heay 11 very warm we had a very heavy shour 12 finished cutting the Heay 14 very warm we got nearly all the Heay in we made a stack I went up to Francis Rassins in the afternoon with the team and wagon 15 this is a fine harvest day but very warm we comenced to cut the Fall wheat in the field at the end of the Barn 17 this is a fine day I went to Guelph John was at John Hardeys cutting wheat 19 cutting wheat till 3 oclock we had a heavy rain with thunder and lightning 1880 July 20 a fine day we finished cutting the fall wheat " 21 all hands are at the turnips thinning I went to the Blacksmiths shop for the wagon wheel " 22 this is a fine dry day we were hauling in the wheat of the field near the barn 12 loads it is a fine crop " 23 hauling in wheat from the flat field we had a shour at noon got in 6 loads �" 24 this is a fine day got in all the fall wheat 24 loads we were at Guelph got a new grain wheel lifter in place of the one that brock " 26 Shoury in the forenoon I went to the Aberfoyle Mill with a grist of 9 1/2 Bush of spring wheat got home {blank space} lb flour " 27 a fine day John cut the Barley in the field at the creek " 28 got in the Barley 2 good loads a fine day " 29 John is Scuffeling the turnips the second time wilson is hauling back Dung 1880 July 31 this is a fine warm day we were at Guelph John cut some Barley and some spring wheat the goldendrop it is a very poor crop it all brock down there a little over an Acre of it August 2 we had a shower in the forenoon Willson is at A McKenzies thrashing " 3 this is a fine day we hauled in the Barley 3 loads in all 5 loads it is not a very good crop it was too wet in the spring " 4 a fine day the men comenced to pull the Peas I was at Hardies Thrashing " 5 a fine day we are pulling Peas " 6 a fine harvest day pretty warm we cut the spring wheat the Beardid variety the grain is good but rather thin on the ground " 7 very warm the men was pulling peas in the forenoon hauled in 3 loads I was at Guelph I got 2 cushions for the Carriage from Caleb Chase I paid $4 for them a new fork handle 12 1/2 cents I sold 3 bags of apple astracan variety got 50 cents per bag 1880 August 9 a very fine day we hauled in 2 loads of Peas and 5 loads of spring wheat we had 6 load of spring wheat and a load of raikins " 10 this day is very close and warm we had a heavy shoure in the evening I went down to morriston in the evening �" 11 the men is pulling peas We had a very heavy thunder shour in the afternoon " 12 this is fine day the men is pilling peas " 7 went to Guelph sold 13 Bushels 20 lb spring Wheat at $1.10 $14.66 " 13 a fine day comenced to cut the oats in the field at the creek finished pulling the peas in the field back at the turnips " 14 this morning is dull and a little rain we were at Guelph with a lot of truck " 16 a fine day very warm we hauled in 5 load of peas and thrashed them with the horses in the Barnyard " 17 a fine day we were cleaning up the peas 35 Bushels 18 we had some rain last night we were thrashing Wheat and Barley 210 W 80 B 1880 August 19 this day is shoury the men puled some peas I was out to Aberfoyle and Hugh Cockburn " 20 a fine day the men hauled in 4 loads of peas in the afternoon I was at Watts thrash " 21 we were at Guelph the men are pulling peas we had a very heavy rain last night " 23 a fine day I was at the Council Meeting the men hauled in 4 loads of Peas in the afternoon 24 a fine day hauled in 6 loads of peas got the peas all puled 25 shoury in the morning dull and cold 26 a fine day but cold John was cutting Oats in the field behind the Bush we hauled in 3 loads of Oats and 1 of peas 24 loads 27 this day is very warm I was at Aberfoyle Seed Show with some fall wheat I Sold 10 bushels to C Colfast for $1.10 per B I bought 2 Bushels of fultye wheat for $1.25 per B 28 we had a very heavy rain last night we were binding oats in the afternoon �1880 August 30 this is a fine day we had a very heavy rain on saturday night and yesterday the land is very weet we can hardly cutt the Oats it is so very soft we bound some oat in the afternoon " 31 this day is very dull we bound some Oats we were at Mrs W McKenzies funeral Sept 1 this day is very warm and dull there was a very heavy rain this forenoon we went to Morriston in the afternoon " 2 this is a fine day we bound oats in the afternoon John cutt some the ground that soft he had to quit cutting with the reaper there is about an acer to cutt " 3 we had another very wett night and this forenoon I went over to the west side of the Brock road to lett some jobs on the roads " 4 this day is very hott and shoury we were letting jobs on the roads in the afternoon John Iles with me 1880 Sept 6 this is a fine day we have had a very wet harvest lately the ground is very weet we cutt the last bit of Oats with the cradle we could not cut them with the reaper the ground is so soft we hauled in 5 loads of Oats " 7 a fine day had a small shour about noon we were hauling in Oats 8 loads " 8 a fine day but cold finished hauling in the Oats 10 lbs 27 big loads altogether " 10 this is a fine day I was at the Sale of cattle and sheep at the Modle farm " 11 John Sowed the fall wheat in the field at the back corner next A McK 11 Bushels I was in Guelph bought 12 bags paid $4 at Haddens " 13 this day is cold I went to Guelph with Annie She went to Toronto " 15 this is a fine warm day we were at Christopher Littles Sale I bought a plough for $6 and a sett of harnes for $8 twelve month credit finished sowing the Wheat �1880 Sept 15 sowed 4 1/2 Bushels of Wheat 2 B of the Fultye wheat and 2 1/2 of Scott " 16 this is a fine warm day we were at C Littles for the things we bought and got Prince and Royle shode " 18 we were up to Guelph with some apples sold them for 45 cents per Bag Butter 20 cents Brother John came from California to visit us he has ben away for 34 years " 21 this day is cold we went to Guelph with Brother John he went off on the cars " 22 this day is cold we were cleaning barley the men is ploughing " 23 a fine day we are at the apple picking " 24 this is a fine warm day I went to Guelph with a load of Barley 37 B 9lb at 60 cts $22.30/100 I went over to the 5th and 7th concessions to inspect some jobs on the roads " 25 this day is very warm we are pulling apples the men is Ploughing 27 this day is very dull we had a terable heavy rain last night 1880 Sept 29 this day is cool and shoury I went down to Hamilton to the Provincial Show I went with James Scott and John Murray 30 we came home from Hamilton this day is cold October 2 this day is fine we went to Guelph with a load of wheat Clawson 40 1/2 by measur 39 B 35 lb at $1.2 cent it weighed 58 1/2 lb per B " 4 this day is very wett it rained all forenoon " 6 this day Shoury and cold we went to Backwood with the wool sold 21 lb at 30 cents per lb for cloth Christopher Little moved out to Aberfoyle " 8 this is a very fine day we were at the Aberfoyl Show " 9 we comenced to take up the Potatos �" 12 we went to William Grahams Sale I bought a coller and bridle for 60 a pump for $4.29 " 13 a fine day Robert Amos was down 1880 October for Apples got 26 bags for to make cider he is going to make is on shares that is the apple butter " 14 finished takeing up the Potatoes 11 loads " 15 a fine day we have had fine warm weather this week we went out to W Grahams for some furniture we bought " 16 this fore noon is very wet John went out to move some things for W Graham " 18 the weather is very cold " 21 we finished pulling the Apples 22 this forenoon is cold it comenced to snow after noon a storm out off the east I went to the Aberfoyle Mill with a Grist of 7 Bushels of Wheat got 270 lb of flour " 23 this day is blustry and shoury we went to Guelph with some butter got 22 cents per lb " 25 a fine forenoon rained in the evening John went over to Galt with W Grahams things 1880 Oct 26 this day is soft and shoury John went Guelph in the afternoon for 16 apple barels " 27 a fine day comenced to harrow and haul "-29- in the turnips got in 10 loads " 28 we went to Church it is the fast day " 30 a fine warm day the apple packers came in the afternoon filled 15 barels " 31 this is the Sacrament Sabath Nov 1 a fine day for the turnips we are bussey �" 2 this is fine warm day the men from Guelph were here bareling apples they packed 38 barels " 3 this a fine warm day we got finished with the turnips we had a very fine crop about 125 loads they were in the second back field we finished gathering the apples we had a very good crop " 4 this is very fine day the men is covering the Turnip pits I went to Guelph fair with a load of wheat 35 Bushels 10 lb at $1.4/100 $36.22 its weight was 59 lb per B I was docked 1 cent Oct 26 got 4 gallons of coal oil imper 30 cents 1880 Nov 5 it rained last night this day is dull and soft the men went to Guelph with 2 loads of apples 30 barrels " 6 this day is very wett it rained for 24 hours sometimes very heavey I went in to Guelph with 8 barrels of apples I sold 38 barrels of winter Apples to Edwin Parkinson for one Doler per Barrel $38 the Boys was with me and got new boots and hats " 7 some snow this morning and cold " 9 this day is very warm and fine the men is ploughing and covering the turnip pit we were at Miss Cauldfield Funeral 10 a fine forenoon it rained very heavey all afternoon out of the East we were at Robert Ingles Sale I cleaned a load of Wheat 15 bags " 12 this day is cold and windy the men is covering the turnip pit I went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 31 B 58 lb at $1.10 " 13 hard frost we went to Guelph with some butter and 2 bags of apples 40 cents this day is dull snowed at night 1880 Nov 16 a fine day we had some snow last night we killed a pig wight 311 lb sold 149 lb to Mrs Stewart �" 17 we were thrashing wheat snowed some 18 we were thrashing today 110 B fall Wheat 45 spring Wheat 202 Oats 78 peas this day is cold and windy quite a bit of snow they are running with sleighs " 19 John went with 6 bags of Oats & Peas to chop at the Aberfoyle Mill I was Killing Pigs at Duncan Gilchrists Killed 10 pigs 20 a fine day but cold I went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 35 B 5 lb at $1.7/100 $37.54 " 21 this day is terable cold a very high wind " 22 this day is very cold not so windy but very keen frost I went to the Aberfoyle Mill with a grist 10 B 45 lb fall wheat got 407 lb flour I went over to John Smiths to pay a note of one hundred Dolers " 23 this Day is very keen frost I went over to Rockwood for the yarn got home 20 1/2 lb bought 945 lb of bran at Ferrishes Mill paid at the rate of $10 per ton 1880 Nov 24 this day is a little milder a little more snow we are fixing about home 25 this is a fine day but cold we went to Guelph with with 865 lb of old mettle for J A McDugald in part payment for a plow sold 4 bags of Potatoes at 45 cents per B to Mrs Cordrie we went up to Robert Amos {small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} " 27 I went to Guelph with the sleigh and a load of 10 bags of potatoes at 50 cents 7 bags Apples at 50 and 45 per Bag " 30 I cleaned up a load of fall wheat 38 B John went up to Guelph with 1100 lb of Hay for John A McDugald in part payment of a Plow of Watsons of {illegible} I paid $15 in old iorn Potatoes & Hay Dec 1 went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 34 B 5 lb at $1.10 Bought 100 lb of oat meal at $2.25 got a half Barel of herring for George paid $2.75 we had a fall of snow this morning it is good sleighing 2 a fine day the men went to Guelph with 2 loads of Tamarick wod for Armstrong 1880 �December 4 this is a very fine day the sleighing is good in the morning we went to Guelph with 9 bags of Potatoes sold them for 45 cents per Bag 11 bag of Apples at 50 cts I bought a pair of horsecovers for $3.29 John was in Guelph with Wood " 5 it rained last night a thaw today the sleighing is done " 6 this day is cold a great change since yesterday Christopher Little took away the lambs he Bought 11 lambs at $3.50 each John Little Blacksmith Bought a fat ewe for $8 I was at the Council Meeting it was our last Meeting for the year I got $40 " 8 we have very cold weather these few days I put the ram and 3 ews in to fatten and the old sow " 6 John Wilson hired for a year at $116 comenced work today " 11 this day is cold and windy we have had cold frosty weather all week I went to Guelph with 12 bags of potatoes sold them for 50 cts per B 6 bags Apples at 50 cts John Wilson went up to Tesewatter 1880 December 11 I bought an Overcoat for $7 a pair of felt boots for $3.50 4 galons imperial coal oil at 25 cts per galon "14 it snowed in the forenoon it rained a little and thawed some in the afternoon we are working about home " 15 this is a fine day the sleigh runs prety good John went to Guelph with wood I went to Guelph to the Christmas fat cattle fair "16 this day is prety cold we killed the old cow and 4 spring pigs there weight is 242 x 232 x 190 180 "18 this day is cold and frosty I went to Guelph with one pig its weight is 242 at $6.25/100 per 100 cow hide 70 lb at $8 per 100 calf skin 30 cents 8 bags of apples but I did not sell a sheepskin for John Little $1.30 21 a fine day John went to the Mill at Arkel with 9 bags of Oats and peas to Chop paid 8 cents per bag �1881 {Publisher printed "1880"} December 22 a fine day very white frost on the trees at the school examination John hauled some hemlock logs to Martins Mill " 24 I went to Guelph with 6 bags of apples sold them for 40 and 45 cents per bag they were some of them frosted " 25 we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} for a Christmas Dinner " 27 this day is cold and stormy I was at the Nomination of Councillors at Aberfoyle " 28 this day is very cold Bob Amos and Bob Doughty came to chop some tamarick cordwood 31 I went to Guelph with the old Mettle of the reaper for W Dun we have had four days very cold the coldest spell for a number of years {Publisher Printed (1881)} Jan 1 Newyears day a fine day but cold and frosty I went over to Crief with the Petition against the syndicate contract Mr & Mrs Murray and Duncan Gilchrist and the Most of our family was here last nigt 1881 December 22 a fine day very white frost on the trees at the school examination John hauled some hemlock logs to Martins Mill " 24 I went to Guelph with 8 bags of apples sold them for 40 and 45 cents per bag they were some of them frosted " 25 we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} for a Christmas Dinner " 27 this day is cold and stormy I was at the Nomination of Councillors at Aberfoyle �" 28 this day is very cold Bob Amos and Bob Doughty came to chop some tamarick cordwood 30 I went to Guelph with the old mettle of the reaper for W Dun we have had four days very cold the coldest spell for a number of years Jan 1 Newyears day a fine day but cold and frosty I went over to Crief with the Petition against the syndicate contract Mr & Mrs Murray and Duncan Gilchrist and the Most of our family was here last nigt 1881 Jan 3 this is a fine day this was the Election of Councillors I was Elected along with Little and Iles " 5 we went to Guelph fair with the cow Plummy to sell I sold her for $35.50 she Calfed last Wednesday " 6 I went to Hainses Mill with a Grist of Wheat 5 bags 11 1/2 Bushels I then went to Guelph with the turnip shlicher to get fixed at Toltons " 8 this is a fine day good sleighing I went to Guelph with 8 bags of Apples I sold 5 bags at 45 and 50 cents per bag they are a very dull sale Johns Marey came home from Tesewatter on the Cars I brought home the turnip shlicher I got it bushed and new pinions I paid $2 50/100 " 11 a fine day but very frosty in the morning the keenest frost we have had this winter " 14 very cold and frosty John has got all the wood hauled that is cutt " 15 I was at the Annual Meeting of the Puslinch Insurance Company at Aberfoyle 1881 Jan 15 I was Elected President of the Puslinch Mutual Insurance Company " 17 this is very fine day but frosty we had our first Meeting of the Township Council " 18 a very fine clear day but it was very keen frost last night I went up with Annie & Anne Grigor to Robert Amos �" 19 this is a fine clear day not cold but very frosty at night the most of the Family is away to the Farmers Social at the Town Hall Aberfoyle " 17 John went to Hains Mill with 10 bags of Peas & Oats to chop paid 8 cts per B " 20 this is a fine day raw and cold in the evening we went down to Moriston in the Afternoon " 21 this is a stormy day wind and snow " 22 it is snowing the most of the day but not so windy I have been mending shoes " 26 this day is very stormy the roads are drifting the snow is deep I was at Duncan McKerrashers funeral " 27 this day very cold clear and windy 1881 Jan 29 this is a fine day we went to Guelph Robert Amos and Margaret was down he brought down 4 bags of barley for seed 31 a fine day cold in the afternoon I was at the Annual Meeting at the Church and at Mrs Falconers Funeral I Paid R Amos and R Doughty $7.60 for chopping 19 cords of tamarick wood at 40 cents per cord Feb 1 this is a terable cold day we went out to Mrs Stewarts with a letter from W Black his wife died last week in Nebrasca John went to Guelph with a load of wood " 2 this is a very cold day the coldest day for great number of years it was 30 degres below zero I was at Guelph Fair John was in with a load of wood he has got in all the wood we were to give to JB Armstrong " 5 this is a fine day not so cold as it has been all week it has been very cold all week very keen frost at nights I was at Guelph with 6 bags of apples got 50 cents per bag 4 bags Potatoes got 55 cents per B I settled up with JB Armstrong and got my note 1881 Feb 5 we gave 42 cords of Tamarack to JB Armstrong for a new Buggie we got it last June �" 7 this is a fine day I was at a Meeting of the Council " 8 there is a great change of the weather it is soft and dull some rain we were at the Church to here a lecture from the Rev Dr McKay a Missionery to Formossa in China " 9 we have a great thaw the snow is very soft some rain " 10 this day is very soft it rained nearly all night we killed the old sow weight 332 lb " 11 this is a fine day a little frost in the morning we went to Guelph with Annie Grigor she went home to Michagan I sold 3 bags of potatoes for 55 cents per Bag Margaret and her Children came down " 12 this day is colder John went up to Hains Mill with 9 bags of peas & oats to chop paid 8 cents per B " 13 this day is very cold and stormy 1881 Feb 18 it has ben fine weather all week but rather cold it has snowed nearly all day steady and caulm 19 this is a fine day cold frosty wind from the north we went to Guelph with the butter " 21 a fine day George came up to help us to cutt some peas and saw some firewood " 22 a very fine day rather soft in the midle of the day John went to Martins saw Mill with a log 23 this day is very Cold and windy the men went to the Mill with saw logs 24 a fine day but raw and cold I went down to Moriston to see the Doctor the men went to the Mill with logs 12 in all 25 a fine day the men is hauling turnips from the pit they are bad frozen at top John went to Haines Mill with a grist 4 bags of fall wheat 26 the men hauled in some turnips the other pit is good it is a fine day 27 this day is soft it rained some �28 this is a fine day it rained last night the men is Cutting Maple logs 1881 March 1 a great change of weather it is a cold west wind we had a young lamb yesterday I went to Littles Blacksmiths shop to get the Horses shod Fanney & Royel " 2 the weather is cold but a fine day I went to Guelph Fair " 3 this day is very stormy wind and snow out of the east " 4 snowed all day " 5 snowed all night and this forenoon we went down to Moriston to the Docter " 9 this is fine weather I went Guelph and got a truss at Petries paid $2.50 for it " 10 a fine day John and I went to James Cowans Sale of Thourabread Cattle " 12 a fine day we went to Guelph I had a barrel of russet apple for Mr Henrey $1.25 I bought 4 bushels of white Rusian spring wheat from John Dicheson $1.25 1881 March 14 this day is very warm we had another storm of snow yesterday I went up to Arimosia to look after a young Bull John went to the Mill with 10 bags of Oats and Peas to chop on saturday " 15 this day is very warm I was at Hains Sale the men is getting wood " 16 this day is very warm and soft " 18 I went over to John Littles with 4 Bags potatoes " 19 I went in to Guelph with the cutter had some butter got 20 cents per lb it turned out out a terable stormy weet day it rained out of the east very heavey 22 this is a fine day clear and cold I went up to the Paisley block and bought a young Bull Eleven Months old for $80 from John McKorkindale 24 a fine day but frosty I went up for the young Bull we were out to Mrs Cockburns �26 I went to Guelph bought 100 lb oatmeal paid $2.50 some Corn 82 cents this day is clear and cold had the Bugy 1881 March 28 a fine day I was at the Council Meeting 29 this is a fine clear day we were sawing firewood and cutt some Peas 30 this day is cold and windy from the east snowed in the evening the weather has ben very cold this month the most of the time we have 6 lambs at present George got 1/2 ton of Heay 31 this day is blustry and some snow John went to Hains Mill with 11 bags of Oats and peas to chopp he left it I went down to Moriston with the truss I got from the Doctor April 1 a fine day I went up to the Mill for the chopp " 2 we went to Guelph with some Butter got 21 cts I sold the Horse Royel to an American Buyer " 4 I went over to Martins Mill about some lumber we are getting sawed " 5 this is a terable cold day with high wind very keen frost the turnips froze in the roothouse we have very cold frosty weather every day the ground is nearly all covered with snow good sleighing in some places on the back roads 1881 April 5 John went over to Martins saw Mill to haul the Lumber from the Mill brought some home " 6 this day is cold we went to Guelph Fair with the fat Cattle 2 heiffers weight 2175 lb at 4 3/4 & $103.31 a cow $40 Bull $45 total $188.31 we bought 17 Bushels Peas at 80 cents per B $13.20 Bought 1 Bushel Clover seed $5 1/4 1 1/2 B timothy seed at $3 1/4 per B $10.13 I paid Donald Martin for sawing lumber $9.15 " 8 I went to the seed fair at Aberfoyle and took down a grist of Wheat to the Mill 6 bags 13 B 20 lb �9 we went to Guelph with 4 bags of Apples got 70 cents for 1 bag 6 for 1 and 80 cents for 2 3 bags potatoes at 70 cents per Bag " 11 I went to Guelph with the Horse Royal we sold sold to SB Reppuling for $131 12 I went to Aberfoyl to the Horse Show brought the old Wagon down to repair to Mr Gibbon " 16 we went to Guelph I paid John McKorkindale $80 for the young Bull 1881 April 18 this is a fine day Robert Amos and his family and Christ Little and his family and Susan was here on a visit " 19 a fine day I am pruning Apple trees I went to Aberfoyle for the old Wagon paid $3 " 20 a very fine day but frost at night there is snow round the fences yet in some places it has ben very dry and cold all this month we have not plowed any yet the men is choreing round John has not wrought any for 2 weeks with a bile on his rump I am pruning trees George is sick with a sore throt we have 19 lambs " 21 a fine day the men comenced to Plough 22 this day is rather cold we went down to Moriston in the evening with some Butter and egs 23 this is a fine warm day but cold at night John and his wife and I went to Guelph I bought 14 apple trees 11 Baldwins and 4 Spys from Sunlay " 25 this is a fine warm day we planted 14 apple trees this is the first fine spring weather we have had this spring 1881 April 26 very fine weather had a shour last night we sowed nearly 5 bushels of Barley in the Orchard 3 acres we were at Mrs Hugh Cockburns Funerl she Died on the 24th " 27 this is a very fine day comenced to work in the Garden got it ploughed one of the pigs died �" 29 this day is rather cold John Sowed 5 acres of Barley in the flat field next A McKenzie we went to Moriston in the evening I bought a whip paid $1 for it " 30 this day is cold and frosty at night John sowed some Oats I went to Guelph with 12 bags of potatoes got 77 cents per 10 Bags and 80 cents for 2 and 3 bags of Apples got 40 cents bought a trunk for Annie paid $3.75 for it a basket 90 cents Buls ring 40 cts May 2 a fine day but cold and dry John sowed some Oats " 3 a fine day but cold the weather is very dry and cold there is very little growth yet John finished Sowing the Barley 16 Bus I finished pruning the apple trees 1881 May 4 this day is warm and dry we Went to Guelph fair with 3 fat Sheep I Sold the ram for 4 1/2 cents per lb he weighed 229 lb $10.30 2 ewes at 5 1/2 cents per lb weight 363 $19.96 bought 22.75 lb Salt at $4 1/2 per tun one Bushel timothy seed at $2.75 20 lb clover at 4 1/2 per B " 5 a fine day we sowed the spring wheat 9 Bushels 4 B of white Russian 5 Beardid I sowed salt on the Barley in the flats " 6 I finished Sowing the Salt on the Wheat " 7 this day is warm I went to Guelph with a load of Potatoes 8 bag for George and 4 for our own got 60 cents per B 3 bags of apples at 40 cents per bag " 9 Annie started off on the cars to go to California she went by the Great Western RR paid $5.65 for a through ticket " 10 I was Grafting apple trees " 12 John finished sowing the Oats 42 Bushels the weather is very warm and dry 14 John comenced to the peas sowed 5 1/2 Bushels this is a fine day some rain in the evening May 16 we had a fine shour on last evening thing is growing fine we got a letter from Annie �" 17 we finished sowing the Peas in the field at the creek we sowed 15 1/4 Bushels we bought and 5 Bushels of our own our own is very bad with bugs " 19 the weather is very dull the crops is growing very well the men is picking stones off the grass " 14 we sowed the carrots in the field and place " 21 I went to Guelph bought a pair of Springs for the Wagon Seat Armstrongs paid $2.40 a pair of specticales $1 a Bushel of Corn 70 cents a peck of potatoes the Beauty of heburn 30 cents " 20 a fine day I sowed plaster on the clover " 23 the weather is very warm we washed the sheep 27 " 25 I went up with the team to Frank Rassins with Duncans men there going to put a building " 26 the weather is very hott and dry we started to plant the potatoes 28 the weather is fine but dry we finished planting the potatoes I went to Guelph with 3 bags 1881 May 28 of Apples sold them for 50 cents per bags russets and 4 bags of potatoes at 50 cts per B bought 100 lb Oatmeal at $2.50 " 30 I was at the Council Meeting the men is hauling dung for the turnips " 31 finished shearing the sheep 27 with Georges 3 June 1 a very light shour last night " 2 a fine day but cool I went to Toronto with the other members of the Council as a deputation on the Credit Valey RR got a free ride and diner at the Rosin House " 4 a fine day I was at the Church and at a Meeting of the Insurance company in the afternoon " 5 the Sacaraments Sabath �" 7 it rained some in the forenoon " 8 a fine day I was round inspected the roads the men is ploughing " 9 this day is dull we were at Peter Littles Funeral 1881 June 11 I went to Guelph with 7 bags of Potatoes sold them for 30 cents per bag 1 bag of Apples for 60 cents bought 500 lb of plaster and 800 lb salt for the turnips " 14 a fine day I went to Guelph I bought a new Syth and Sneth $1.50 " 16 comenced to sow the turnips " 18 finished sowing the turnips 5 3/4 acres I went to Guelph with the wool sold 15 fleces 85 lb at 24 1/4 cents $20.61 we kept 9 fleces there was a fine rain this evening " 13 we had tereble storm of wind and dust in the afternoon a great deal of lightning and thunder but not much rain " 22 the weather is dry and cold frost in some places where it is low John Murreys new barn was raised today X " 21 I went down to Moriston and bought a new turnip scuffeler from Tom Ingram Paid $10 for it " 23 the weather is dull and Cold for the season " 25 we comenced to cut the Heay the weather has been cold all June frost this week in low places 1881 June 27 I went to Guelph with the Mower to get repaired got it bushed and other fixings it cost $5 I bought a new section grinder at Griffins Foundry paid $6 we had a fine rain it rained 4 or 5 hours �" 28 we had a great storm of wind and rain it was worse in some places nor here " 29 this is fine weather old Rodrick McDonald Died this morning he was a week ill " 30 we were at Rodrick McDonalds Funeral got 2 loads of hay in July 2 I went to Guelph with a load of Wheat and some Potatos 6 bags at 60 cents per Bag 24 B 30 lb spring wheat at $1.19 5 B 50 lb fall wheat at $1.20 one firkin butter at 16 cents per lb " 4 this day is very warm I was at the Council Meeting I sent a letter to Annie " 5 this day is very warm we went to Morriston in the evening " 6 this day is very hot we had Bob Robertson helping with the hay Wilson is sick he has not worked any this week we got in 8 loads of heay today we have 16 big loads in now Mrs & me was at Ann McDonalds Weding " 7 there is a fine rain today calm and not very heavy 8 this is a fine day we went up to see Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} folcks John is cutting hay 1881 July 9 this is a fine heay day John & Bob Robertson was setting up the potatoes in the forenoon hauled in 3 loads of heay in the afternoon " 10 this day is very warm it has been excessef hot for some days we had a shour in the evening " 11 a fine day John finished cutting the heay we got in 3 loads of hay John Willson comenced to Work he was off all last week and one day the week before " 12 a fine day Willson finished ploughing the Sumerfallow John comenced to scuffel the turnips " 13 this is a beautifull day we got in 4 loads of heay in the afternoon comenced to thin the turnips and harrowing the fallow �" 14 we got in all the hay 28 large loads some of it was very good and some of it poor finished scuffling the turnips " 15 the weather is very warm I was down at Georges setting up his potatoes 16 I was cutting thistles the rest is at the turnips 1881 July 19 the weather is rather cooler we cut the Barley in the Oarcherd it is a good crop this is Roarys Sale " 20 we comenced to cut the Wheat " 21 this day is warm I went to Guelph in the morning and bought a new steel barley fork paid $1.10 six fingers for a wooden barley fork paid 23 cents we hauled in 3 loads of barley out of the oarcherd " 22 a fine day cutting wheat in the afternoon " 23 John cutt the Barley in the flatt field " 25 hauled in some wheat and some Barley we had a light shour this morning " 26 we finished cutting the fall wheat it is a very good crop we had a small shour " 28 we finished hauling in the Barley 9 loads " 29 a fine day we finished hauling in the fall wheat 12 loads " 30 this day is very warm we was in Guelph with some Butter Aug 1 the men started to thin the turnips the second time I was a David Dicksons funeral " 3 we are working at the turnips the weather is very warm " 8 we thrashed some wheat and Barley in the afternoon 1881 August 10 we cutt the spring wheat it is a good crop �" 11 comenced to cut the oats we brock the leaver of the reaper I got it fixed at Littles shop " 12 we had a fine rain in the morning cutting oats in the afternoon " 13 a fine day the men comenced to pull the Peas we went to Guelph with 4 bags of apples got 75 cents for some and 40 for one " 15 cutting oats and some peas " 16 hauled in some spring wheat in the afternoon " 17 finished hauling in the spring wheat 7 loads " 18 I was at Watts thrashing the men is pulling peas " 19 we finished cutting the oats they have ben a very fair crop " 20 hauled in some peas " 22 hauled in some peas n the forenoon and pulling in the afternoon I was at the Council meting in the afternoon 23 hauled in Oats all day 8 loads 24 we have very dry weather the pasture is dryed up intirely we were hauling in Peas I was at the Funeral of Mrs Peter Hume in the afternoon 25 very warm hauling in Oats in the forenoon 1881 August 25 we were over at the Puslinch Lake along with the Gilchrists Clan at there Annual Picknick " 26 finished hauling in the Peas and Oats I was at the Seed Show at Aberfoyle in the afternoon and at a Meeting of Council " 27 the men comenced to plough for the fall wheat " 31 the weather is very warm and dry �Sept 1 this is an extreemly cloce warm day it is Suffocating about 4 Oclock it got very dark and a great storm of wind and rain it was a great deal wors in some Sections of the Country than here the lightning done a grate amount of damage in some places " 3 the weather is still very warm the men finished ploughing and harrowing back field for the fall wheat I went to Guelph with Some apples 4 bags got 50 cents per bag " 5 comenced to sow the fall wheat we got the best calf drowned in the spring yesterday afternoon it fell in and could not get up the water is very scarse 1881 Sept 6 this is terable hot dry weather there is a great many fires around we are clearing up a pease of land back at the creek got some fence burned John finished sowing the Wheat in the back field there is 15 acres sowed 5 acres of Fulty wheat 9 bushels " 7 John finished sowing the Wheat the little field out at the corner 1 1/2 acres we sowed 15 1/2 Bushels of Clawson 9 B Fulty 4 of Scott Wheat 28 1/2 I went to Guelph with Duncan he went away with the Cars to go to Manitoba Hel{en} Stewart went with him I was at Stones Sale of Stock " 8 we were at the annual Sale at the Modle farm the weather is very dry " 9 I was down at James Hoggs with James Scott to examin about the fire he got his Barn burned on Wednesday night he is insured in the Puslinch Companey " 10 I went to Guelph with a load of Barley sold it for 79 cents per B there was 38 B 46 lb $30.77 and 2 bags of apples got 50 cents per B " 12 we had a Meeting of the Directors of the Insurance Company the weather very warm 1881 Sept 14 we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 44 B 38 lb got 79 cents per B $35.35 I bought 1 1/2 Bushels of timothy paid $3.50 per B $5.25 bought a keeg of nails paid $2.75 and razor strap paid 85 cents paid Crist Littles note $14 " 15 this day is very windy we have had terable dry weather this harvest we have not had much rain all sumer there has ben a great amount of damage by fires through the Country it �comenced to rain in the evening I was sowing timothy seed back in the field bhind the Bush I sawed abou 8 acres " 16 this is a fine day we had a light shour last night John went to the Aberfoyle Mill with a grist of ten Bushels and fifty lb he did not get it home " 17 a fine day but dull it rained Some in the evening I went to the Aberfoyle Mill for the grist got 400 lb flour Robert Amos and Margaret and the Children came down " 19 this is very fine warm day I was away with John Iles letting jobs on the Roads we went over to the west side of the Township " 20 I was down to Moriston got Wilsons boots at Cuyins paid $2 I went C Littles Sale Johns Brother 1881 Sept 21 I was at a metting of the Directors of the Insurance Company to settle with James Hogg with regard to the Burning of his barn " 23 I was away in the afternoon letting some jobs on the Roads " 24 I went to Guelph with 15 B 55 lb of fall wheat sold it for $1.28 per Bushel $20.44 and 8 bags of fallen apples got 50 cents per bag I bought 4 gallons of Coal Oil paid 28 cents per Gallon " 26 I comenced to pull the Apples John is bad with a sore back he is not able to work 27 John is at Murrays thrashing and Willson is at James Niccols ploughing bee " 28 we are Clening up the new land " 29 I was at the Apples Willson is ploughing in the field at the creek John is at Murrays thrashing " 28 I bought a new Weigh Scales from Angus Stewart paid $26 30 comenced to take up the potatoes October 4 I went to Guelph with 5 barels of fall apples I sold to Parkinson for $1 per Barel �" 6 we went to Guelph to the Show then we went down to Aberfoyle to get tikets for the show 1881 October 7 a beautiful day this is the Pushlinch Show we were nearly all at it " 10 fine weather Andrew Elliot comenced to dig a weell down at the Barn the framers comenced to hew the timber for the sheep house " 12 it is dull and soft fine rain Elliot finished the weell it is 18 feet deep I paid him $18 for it " 13 this is the fast day for the Sacrament we were at the Church " 15 it rained very heavy in the morning on till 10 Oclock we went to the church " 16 a fine day the Sacrament Sabath " 17 John Iles and me went over to the 4 con to examin some jobs on the roads in the forenoon then went to the Meeting of Council in the afternoon John started away up with John Little " 8 I went out to Mrs Stewarts to measure her apples this day is shoury " 10 we finished takeing up the Potatoes the are a pretty fair crop " 20 this is the National thanksgiveing day John came home from moveing John Little up to Bells corners near Pratton the roads are bad up there 1881 October 18 this day is raw and cold day Flaws & Johnston put in a new pump in the weell the price of it is $9.50 payable in tamarack wood we are to geet 2 1/2 cents per foot 380 feet they repaired the old pump and put it in the weell in the garden I paid them $5 for it in cash I went down to Morriston with the brass kettles we had boiling Cider I 25 cents for each of them there was 2 " 20 Edward Wakefield and his men comenced to build the foundation for the sheep house �21 the Masons finished the foundation of the sheep house they were a day and half 2 masons and a labourer I went over to Spayeside to see about shingles I went up to Rockwood to get the yarn at the Woolen factory 50 lb paid $7.50 or 15 cent per lb " 22 went to Mrs Stewart we went to Guelph with Mrs Stewart we bought a Marble headstone for Duncan Stewart from Kennady & co for $45 it is a fine day " 26 Duncan came home from Manatoba he has been away since the 7th Sept " 25 I went to Spayeside for 9 squares of shingles paid $1.75 per square 1881 Oct 25 we raised the fraim of the sheep house a fine day " 26 a fine day we were thrashing today wheat and oats " 27 a very fine day we were thrashing peas Barley and Oats "28 John Comenced to harrow up the turnips a fine day we went down to Morriston with some Ducks 29 it is very wett this forenoon it rained all night and a good part ot the forenoon I went to Guelph in the afternoon John went up to Hains{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} Mill with 8 bags of Peas and 2 bags Oats to chopp " 31 a fine day John comenced pull the carrots and haul in the turnips I went over the 3rd con to McCormacks pond to examin job on the roads Nov 1 a fine day I was at Grants thrashing Wilson is not working this forenoon nor yesterday his Mother is very sick he went to Guelph today to meet his sister " 2 a fine day I went to Guelph fair I bought a 2 shear ram I paid $10 to Mr Robertson of Earn Township Robert Amos took him up to his place I had nothing but the Bugie " 3 this day is rather cooler it rained heavy last night James Wilson came down from Teeswater 1881 �Nov 4 this day is cold and windy we had a light shour of Snow in the morning it was all away by noon we finished hauling in the turnips 24 loads off 5 acres they were a very poor crop they were a compleet failure they got covered with a sort of lice then the frost killed them John went to Hainses Mill with a grist Wheat 4 bags " 5 we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 21 bags 48 Bushels 46 lb at 87 cents per B $42.59 John went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} for a Ram I Bought from D Robertson of Erin on the fair day I paid $10 he is a 2 sheare the morning was stormy and snowing but it chainged and rained heavy before noon it faired up in the afternoon " 7 a very fine day I went to Guelph with David {in margin "ram to ews"} Wilson to meet the train I bought 50 lb of Oatemeal I paid at the rate of $2.75 per 100 lb " 8 this is a very fine day warm the men is buissey ploughing I put the ram to the Ewes yesterday " 9 a fine day it rained heavy last night the men is ploughing " 10 cold we were cutting wood at J Murrays 1881 Nov 11 this day is rather cold the men is ploughing I cleaned up a load of Wheat for the market went to Aberfoyle in the evening Jane had a young Daughter yesterday " 12 this is a very wett day it rained all night and all forenoon I went to Aberfoyle to post a letter to California for Annie I sent some flannel in a parcel to Annie with a young Man that is going to San Francisco his name is Frank Coffie he went away on the 9th 15 there is some snow this Morning Wilson is scrapping at the sheep house I went to Guelph with a load Wheat 16 bags it weighed at home 34 Bushels 20 lb it weighed in Guelph at Pressants 34 B 15 lb got $1.29 $44.18 I bought a barrall of salt paid 90 cts " 16 John is diging post holes for the sheep yard I cleaned up some Oats & peas for to chopp " 17 this is a fine morning the men is ploughing I went to Toronto with a deputation to the Goverment in the interest of Col Higenbotham for the Regesterhip it rained in the afternoon it was very dark an night hard to get home �1881 Nov 18 a fine day but a little cold the men is ploughing I went up to Hains{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} Mill with 8 bags of chopp Oats & Peas " 19 this morning is stormey it is snowing in the forenoon we went down to Aberfoyle in the afternoon " 21 this is a fine day raw and cold the ground is covered with snow John went up to William Rudds Boar with the Sow " 22 a fine day but frosty the men is fixing about the Well I was fixing the fence at the sheep house " 23 a fine day the men is diging post holes near the new well " 24 this day is cold and frosty with high wind we are fixing about the sheep house and the well we had a prayer meeting in the afternoon " 25 this day is cold and stormy we went down Mrs Stewart to the Graveyard and to Gilfillians " 26 this is a fine day I went to Guelph with 7 bags of Appls got 80 cts per bag bought boots for the boys Roberts cost $2.60 Edwards $2.50 Marys $1.79 " 29 the weather is soft we got a letter from Annie about the parcel we sent to her and got stolen at Galt " 30 it a great thaw the roads are very bad we went to Guelph to get a Coffin for Mrs Wilson she Died last night at Johns 1881 December 1 this day is cold and windy Mrs Wilson was Burried today J Wilson went to Guelph for his Brother & Sister " 2 this day is milder I went to Aberfoyle to the Blacksmiths " 3 I went to Guelph with 6 bags of Apples sold them for 80 cts per bag bought a 100 lb of Oatemeal for $2.75 �" 5 this is a fine day I was at the Council meeting the last for the year got $40 for pay Peter McGibbon Died this Morning and Thomas Carter " 6 a fine day but raw and cold in the afternoon the roads are very bad I was at Thomas Carters funeral " 7 this is a very stormy morning snow shours then it got very cold and windy and hard frost we were at Peter McGibbons funeral " 8 a fine day very hard frost the roads are very rough we are taking in the straw stack to the Barn " 9 this day is very frosty but clear John went to Guelph with a load of tamarack wood for pumps to P Grant " 10 we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 38 B 55 lb sold it for $1.29 per B $50.20 " 12 this is a fine warm day it got soft and rained some in the afternoon the men is getting out ceader " 13 this day is very wett it rained nearly all day and last night the roads is very soft 1881 December 14 this is a fine day comenced to freze we killed 6 pigs of our own and 1 for George we killed Georges Cow we took her up to the Bush and killed her she got ruptured some time ago she would have died in the calving the weight of the pigs 198 X160 X160 X 210 X 210 15 this is a fine day but frosty we went to Guelph fat cattle show we took in a pig sold it for $7.75 per 100 lb its weight was 193 1/2 lb $15 a sheep skin got $1 "16 this is a fine day we cut some firewood with the Saw and some paveing blocks I went to Aberfoyle in the afternoon got some papers and a letter from Annie George went to Haines Mill for some flour and he took a Grist for us 5 bags 11 1/2 bushels home {blank space} lbs of flour " 17 I went to Guelph with 6 bags of Apples sold them for 80 cents per bag I bought a new cap at Russells paid $3.75 Edward was with me �" 20 we have had very fine weather lately clear and mild no appearance of any snow I was at D Gilchrists killings pigs J Wilson has left his time is up he has been one year and nine months " 21 a fine day it is thretning a storm from the east it rained in the evening 1881 December 24 John and me went to Guelph with a load of Potatoes 14 bags sold them for 96 cents and 4 bags of apples at 90 cents per bag " 26 this is a fine day this is nomination day I was nominated as Dep Reeve Nicoll was elected Reeve Little Glennie Rea as Councillors " 27 I went to Guelph for a can of dried figs that Brother John sent as a present from California it cost $1.5 to get it out of the Costume house 75 cent for Duty and 30 cents for filling out a paper it was shiped on the 12th of November from Galt " 28 this day is very soft it rained last night all night this is Mothers birth day she is 59 years the Family was all here that was in the locality Annie and Susan was not here Annie is in California and Susan is up at Bells corners up above Aurther " 29 a fine day but the roads are fearfull bad I went away down through Badinough to canviss " 30 there is a great change in the weather it is cold and frosty I went over to the locality near the lake and over to Crief the roads are rough " 31 this day is cold I went to Guelph For more information on Duncan MacFarlane, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Scanned Manuscript and Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Duncan MacFarlane (1818-1892) 1878-1881 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers 1878 July 1 this day is very warm the men are ploughing " 2 we had a fine rain today in the afternoon I was cleaning the Carrots " 3 this is a fine growing day more rain the morning I went to Guelph fair I bought a new Sulky raik from M Bardell for 12 cord of tamarack wood to be delivered at J B Armstrongs next winter. it is the Massonar Gallawe raik made at Oshawa I went to Aberfoyle got home the old Buggy we got it repaired new rims and new tyres " 5 this day is very warm the School Annual Picnick John was cutting Hay in the forenoon " 6 cut some heay and raiked some up the Council was examining the ditch back at Watts this day is very warm " 8 there was some rain last night and this morning Meeting of Council in the afternoon " 9 a fine day got in 6 loads of heay 1878 July 10 this is a fine day got in 5 loads of Heay " 11 cutting Heay in Oarchard it is very heavy it comenced to rain about noon " 12 this is very weet it rained for nearly 24 hours I went to Guelph Bought 3 lb of Parisgreen paid 40 cts per lb got 1 quart of castor oil for the machine " 12 I went to Guelp with William Horrocks to see the Lawer we got in 3 loads of Heay " 13 got in all the Heay in the back field finished cutting the Heay in the Oarchard " 15 this is a fine Heay day " 16 this is a fine day very warm got in all the Heay in the Oarchard cut the Heay in big flatt field finnished �" 17 this is a fine day comenced to thin the Turnips yesterday John cutt 2 acres of Barley and some wheat I was rakeing heay in the afternoon " 18 got in 2 loads of heay it rained very heavy about 11 oclock then about 2 oclock a very heavy shour 1878 July 19 this day is very hott and sultry no breeze in the fornoon a fine afternoon got in 3 loads of Barley " 20 a very fine day got in 4 loads of heay finished the heay it was a very good crop 30 loads comenced to cut the wheat with the reaper about 4 oclock it is very ripe it ought to have been all cutt before this " 22 a very high wind it is shakeing out the wheat cutting the wheat " 24 a fine harvest day finnished cutting the fall wheat in the morning then comenced to cut the Barley in the field near the house 25 a fine day in the forenoon finnished cutting the Barley and hauled in 5 loads of fall wheat and 3 of Baley it comenced to rain about 4 oclock 26 this day has ben very wett it rained for 24 hours there was a great quantity of rain we went to Aberfoyle to the store in the evening 27 this is a fine day the wheat and Barley is very weet working among the shocks and turning the Barley got the Barley in in the evening 3 loads Robert Amos and Margret came down 29 hauling in wheat it comenced to rain in the evening it was very dull all day 1878 July 30 this day is very dull and soft rained some all night and forenoon not heavy 31 this is a fine day got in the Fall wheat in the evening it is sprouted some August 1 cutting the spring wheat and raiking the fall wheat stubble the weather is dull �" 2 this is a fine day got in some spring wheat 2 loads it was loose it was a poor crop golden drop I bought the seed from Goldie Guelph comenced to cut the Oats in the back field they are a fine crop " 3 a fine day got in all the spring wheat 3 loads of read chaff " 5 a great deal of thunder and lightening all day we had a very heavy shour about noon great storms all round " 6 a great thunder and lightening and a terable storm about noon every place is floded " 7 this is a fine day bound some oats in the afternoon I was at Guelph fair " 8 got in 5 loads of oats a fine day " 9 a fine day we were thrashing wheat 10 the men is pulling peas 1878 Aug 10 I went to Aberfoyle Mill with 12 Bushels of spring wheat old for a grist 12 a fine day the men is pulling Peas got in one load 14 a fine day pulling peas 15 a fine day at Watts thrashing got in 3 loads of peas and the last of the Barley 16 I went to Rockwood with the wool to carde we had a great storm in the evening a great deal of thunder and lightning James Hume got 3 sheep killed with the lightning " 17 a fine day we went to Guelph had 3 bags of Apples got 87 1/2 cents per bag we went up to Robert Amoses " 20 a fine day hauling in Peas 4 big loads " 21 a very fine day John is over at Georges cutting his oats and McLaren is at Laings Thrashing I was cleaning wheat 24 rained last night I went to Guelph �26 got in the last of the Peas 12 loads Meeting of Council in the afternoon 27 I was at the seed fair at Aberfoyle I got the 4 prise sold 10 bushels to Robert Watson at $1.15 cents per B 1878 August 29 John is cutting oats back in the flats " 31 we have had a fine harvest week we have been binding Oats hauled in 2 loads it rained some in the afternoon Sep. 2 a fine day but close and warm we have a great deal of rain since Saturday it rained all night and nearly all day yesterday " 3 this day is dull and warm we bound some Oats in the afternoon 4 this day is very soft some rain I went to Guelph fair 5 very dull and warm there is very little draught we bound up some oats in the afternoon they were not very dry and sprouted some {unclements} 7 this is a fine day got in some Oats and cut some 9 this is a fine day got in 3 loads of Oats comenced to sow the fall wheat sowed the field out at the Concessisson 6 Bushels 10 I was at the Nomination of a Member of Parliment for the House of Commons it rained nearly all the afternoon 12 a wett day I was at the Sale at the Model farm 1878 Sept 13 this is a very wett day it rained nearly all day yesterday and the night before we had a terible heavy rain all night the whole place is flooded with water we do not mind of such heavy rain continuing so long it is one of the greatest floods that Canada has ever seen it has done a great amount of damage all over the Country 16 this is a fine day I went to Guelph with some articles for the Centeral Exibition �17 a fine day this is the Election for Members of Parliment for the House of Commons of Canada Mr D Guthrie was Elected for the South Riding of Wellington by the Reform Partie 18 this is a fine day Susan got Married to John Little Blacksmith 19 we were at the Guelph Centeral Show it was a fine day but it got very dark and stormie after night a thunder storm 14 Johns Wife had a Daughter this morning 1878 Sept 20 I went to C Littles for 3 bushels of scott wheat for seed when I was coming home the holdback of the britchin brock coming down the hill at the back lot and I was thrown out of the Bugie and badly hurt the hors run away and brock the Bugie John was at the Guelph Show and brought home the articles we got no prize "21 I had to go over to Robert Duglus to investigate the fire that Burned his Barn and crop 23 I went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 37 by measure and 33 B 50 lb by weight got 95 cents per Bushel Clawson wheat we bought some furnitur for Susan John finnished the sowing the Fall Wheat 24 George and me went over to the Township of Blenhem for to see C Forbas we drove about 70 miles with Fannie and McCaigs Dick the roads were very good the most of the way 1878 Sept 27 this is a fine day but very coold we had a meeting of the Directors of the Insurance Company about Dugluss fire " 28 very frosty last night John Iles and I were letting some jobs on the roads it was some Ditchen on the Sideline between lots 15 & 16 on the 10 con " 30 this was a very fine day warm Johns Baby has been very bad since saturday they are ploughing the new land down on the flats near the creek October 1 this is a very fine warm day Johns Baby Died this evening it has been very bad since Saturday we cleaned up a load of fall wheat this afternoon 38 Bushels �2 I was up to Guelph and marden Johns Baby was Burried today it is a fine day 3 I went to Guelph with a load of Wheat got 92 cents per Bushell 35 B 50 lb measure 38 B Clawson 8 Puslinch Show a fine day we got the first prize for one of the 2 year old Colts first for Beets 9 we went over to John Littles and to Crists we had a terible high wind and some rain 1878 October 14 Meeting of Council in the afternoon we are getting in the apples " 12 Mr Leslie and me wer letting some jobs on the roads over in Badinoch 11 were thrashing the Barley and some Oats 19 this day is some Colder we went to Guelph to meet the funeral of Mrs Johnston she Died up at Walkerton and was burried on the plains 22 it is very fine weather and warm the girles are toping the turnips the men are ploughing and I am cutting stone 23 this day is wett in the forenoon I went to the Aberfoyle Mill with a grist of 7 1/2 Bushels of Wheat part spring part fall 24 this is a fine warm day it is the fast day before the Sacrament the fencevewers were called out by David Watt to settle some dispute about the ditches on the road and through our land 25 a fine day I was at old John Clarks Funeral John harrowed up some of the turnips and hauled in 2 loads 26 this day was very weet it rained a good 1878 deal last night it has rained nearly all day and very heavy this afternoon and tonight October we were at the church today �" 27 this day is rather soft and dull this is the Sacrament Sabath " 28 this is a good day for the turniph we hauled in 10 loads " 29 some snow in the morning and frost we hauled in 9 loads of turnips " 31 this day is very blustry and cold it was shoury in the morning and cleared up in the afternoon I went to Guelph in the forenoon Nov 2 this is a fine morning finished hauling in the turnips 47 loads large loads the crop was not very great part of them was very good and part not very good {large space} we comenced to pull the carrots but it rained some in the afternoon 4 this day is clear and cold pulled all the carrots and hauled some in 6 we went to Guelph Fair with a load of Barley 51 Bushels by measure 46 B 27 lb by weight Paid W Sunly for Johns Stove $19.75 1878 Nov 7 we thrashed Oats and wheat a fine day for thrashing 8 finnished thrashing the wheat we went out to Aberfoyle to here W.F Clarke lecture before the Farmers Club 9 I went to Guelph with a load apples sold 9 bags of Northern Spy at 75 cts per B 1 of culverts 60 and 1 Snow 50 cts and brought 2 bags home Bought a quarter of Beef at $3 1/2 per 100 lb the weather has ben frosty 11 the weather is soft it rained in the afternoon 12 the men is ploughing 13 I was over at John Murray with regard to Mrs Johnstone Will Mr Dawson was there to read it Robert Beatie and myself is appointed Exicutors of the Will 14 I went to Guelph with Mrs Johnstones Will to the Surigate Office and got Sworn in Thomas Wright has ben thrashing peas this week he thrashed 48 Bushels he went up to Guelph today �15 this is a fine day 1878 Nov 16 We were Cutting Peas with the cutting box this forenoon Duncan and me went to Morriston in the afternoon a fine day 18 this day is very dull and warm we had good deal of rain since Saturday night the roads are very bad Duncan went to Rockwood Woolen factory with 15 1/2 lb of wool to get it carded 20 this is a very fine warm day I went to Guelph with a load 10 bags of Wheat 24 B by measure 22 B 30 lb by weight got 88 cents per B I had 9 bags of apples 6 at 70 cents and 3 at 75 cts 21 this is a very warm fine day indian summer I was cutting stone John went to Guelph with Lizie Willson 22 this day is wett and raw I was at Patton sale I went to the Mill with a grist of 94 Bushels fall Wheat 23 I went to Guelph about Mrs Johnston affairs the roads are very bad 25 this morning is rather cooler it snowed some George came over with 16 Bushels of Peas for the pigs he is to get his seed from here 1878 November 25 John McLaren left here this afternoon he has ben 9 months here Nov 26 this is a fine day I went to Duncan Stewarts for a load of Potatos 16 bags at 60 cents per bag they are very good earley rose " 27 this morning was rather cold with a strong east wind it comenced to rain about 11 Oclock and rained very heavy all afternoon 29 I went to Guelph with Duncan Stewart to do some buisness with Stirton it a fine day 30 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle in the afternoon �Decem 2 a very weet day it has rained all night and nearly all day and the most of yesterday the Council mett for the last time this year received forty Dolars " 4 this is rather a stormy forenoon it snowed some the roads are very bad a reaguler slush this is the National Thanksgiveing day I was at the Church 1878 December 6 this day is frosty we put the Sow to Duncan Gilchrist Boar " 7 I went to Guelph with 8 bags of fall Wheat 19 B by measure 17 B 40 lb by weight at 93 cts per B and 7 bags of apples sold 4 bags at 60 cts 3 at 50 cts Bought a 100 lb of Oatmeal at $2. 29/100 the roads are good " 8 this is a fine day the roads are very good we were at the Church " 9 it snowed all night there is a good bit of but it comenced to rain in the forenoon and rained all day we were cleaning up Peas after cutting them with the cutting Box " 10 this day is Weet and dull it rained all night and a good part of today I went down to Mr Leslies with Duncan Stewart about a note Bill McFather forged on him " 11 this day is cold and frosty with a very high wind a great change of weather 13 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle in the afternoon 14 this day is very stormy it snowed very hard 1878 December 14 I was out with Mr McLaren Teacher to Duncan Stewarts he was getting his Will drawen Out it very stormy in the evening " 12 we were at Guelph Christamas fair we had the sleigh but the sleighing is very bad " 16 I went to Guelph with Robert Beattie to Draw the Money out of the Bank beloning to Mrs Jhonston " 17 we had Meeting of the Heirs of Mrs Johnston at John Murrays to give them there Portion �" 20 this day is very cold and stormy the sleighs are running we were at John McRobbies Sale " 21 we went to Guelph with 6 bags of Apples got 50 cents per bag for good winter apples times are very dull it is hard to sell anything they had some Butter and eggs and chickens it turned out very stormey it snowed a good deal went up to Robert Amoss I bought an Overcot paid $9 at Rutherfords 1878 December 25 this day is very stormy and cold there has been three very cold days with a high wind the road are badly drifted we were over to Christ Littles getting our Christmas dinner the friends were there 28 John went to Guelph with a load of wood for J B Armstrong for a Sulky rake 30 this is a fine day this is the Nomination of Councilors Jan 31 I went to Aberfoyle mill with 3 bags to chopp 1879 January " 1 this is a very fine day very plesent for the season warm good sleiging " 2 this is a very stormy day I went down to the second com " 4 very stormy and cold we have had three very cold and stormy days the roads are all blocked up Duncan and me went up to Guelph " 6 this is a fine day the roads are very bad this is the Election of Councilors I am elected a Councilor for 1879 1879 January 8 this was the annual school meeting we went up to Mardan to Robert Amoss with Elisibeth to go to the school " 11 we went to Guelph with a load of fall wheat 35 B by measure 32 B 40 lb by weight got 87 cents per Bushel �" 13 this day is very raw and cold white frost I went to James McCaigs funeral on the 2 con 14 this is a very fine Mild day we were cutting peas with the cutting box George was over 15 a fine clear day but very cold John is hauling wood to Guelph the Annual Social of the Farmers Club there was a great turn out we were at it 16 this is a very stormy forenoon and part of the night but the afternoon is fine and warm I went to Aberfoyle Mill with a grist of 9 1/2 Bushels by measure 8 B 35 lb by weight got 290 lb flour that is 34 lb to the B weight Bran and shorts 155 lb 1879 January 18 this is a fine day had some more wind and snow last night I went to the Meeting of the Puslinch Mutual Fire Insurance Company I was Elected to be Presedent for the Currant year " 20 a fine day but very frosty this was our first Meeting of the Council for the year 22 this is a fine day we were over to Georges the roads are prety good 23 this is a fine day we were over to James Lennies and to John Porters Sale 25 I went to Guelph with John and his wife we had 5 bags of Apples sold 2 for 60 cts 3 for 50 cts they were very good apples I settled up with J B Armstrong with the Cordwood I delivered 12 cord of tamarack for a Sulky Horse Rake I got from A Bardwel 27 this day is very soft day we have a thaw we were cleaning peas 28 I went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 5 bags of Oats & Peas to chopp I went to Morriston and sold some Heay to Mr Ross for $8 per ton 31 Annual Meeting of the Farmers Club. 1879 February 3 Meeting of the Township Council " 4 I has ben hauling Heay 4 loads 4 ton 280 lb at $8 per ton $32.87 one load to the Aberfoyle Mill 2050 lb got the same weight of Bran �" 5 we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 35 1/2 Bushels by measure 32 B by weight got 85 cents it was not very good some sprouted 7 I went to Guelph for a pair of sleigh runners paid $1.33 for the Bobsleigh 8 this is a fine day they are going to the Blacks Smiths shop with the sleigh I went over to John Littles shoop with the sleigh to fix one runner was broken we Went to Janes 10 I went down to Moriston a fine day 11 this day is Blustry and soft sort of snow and rain I went to Guelph with Mrs Stewart 12 this day is very cold and stormy high wind 13 this is a very fine day 15 very cold the keenest frost of the season yesterday was very cold 18 John is hauling wood to James Fairley of Guelph tamarack at $2. 25/100 per cord 1879 February 19 John hauled 4 1/2 cords of Tamarack wood to James Fairley Guelph at 2. 25/10 per cord "13 John went down to Moriston with a load of Heay to the Doctor 19 I went over to the Lake along with Leslie & Nicoll to inspect a job on the road that we lett 22 very fine weather for the season cold sometimes 21 a fine day cleaned up a load of wheat 35 B 24 a fine day but very frosty I went to Aberfoyle to meet the rest of the Councillors about some matters with regard to a certain letter 25 this is a very stormy day snow from the east I am mending shoes 14 John hauled a load of Heay to Dr Orton Moriston 2050 lb at $8 per ton �27 this day is very cold I went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 24 B 35 lb at 97 cents 8 B 5 lb at 85 cents the 4 bags was the raikins it was sprouted went up to Roberts then went to old Mr Amoses Sale at the farm 28 this morning is very cold and frosty very severe but clear I went to the Aberfoyle mill with 6 bags of peas & oats to chopp 1879 March 1 this morning was rather warm and fine but it got windy and cold before night we cut some soft wood with the saw about 2 cords "3 this a very fine clear day the sun is very strong I went over to Ferrishes Milll near Rockwood with a grist of 6 bags of Fall and spring Wheat 15 B by measure got 485 lbs flour that is 32 lb to the B measure Hugh Cassin got Killed with a tree chopping in the Bush 4 this day is stormy it started to rain then turned to snow 7 this is a fine day I went over to Georges the Wife had a Daughter last Monday the 3rd the Mrs came home I was at the Farmers Club Meeting in the evening 10 this day very warm the snow is getting very soft the sleighing is about done 11 I went over Hugh McNaughtons Sale 12 this day is colder I sold a Steer to Farr & Hales for $56 14 this day is blustry and cold snow shours I went to Peter Grants sale 15 I went to Guelph with Duncan he is 1879 March 14 going up to Arthur to hew timber the roads are very bad especiely the Brock road I sold 4 bags of apples at 70 cents Butter 18 1/2 cents "17 we went to Guelph with the Steer I sold he is not 3 years old and weighed 1355 lb I got $56 for him �19 I went over to Georges when I came home there was one of the cows died she calfed before I went away she put out her calf bed 21 this is a very fine day we were sawing Wood sawed a great pile 22 this day is very stormy snow out of the east we went to Guelph with Butter & eggs and the cows hide it weighed 58 lb got 4 1/2 cents per lb 24 snow out of the east in the forenoon then rain Meeting of Council in the afternoon 26 I went to Aberfoyle with some Peas & Barley to the seed show I sold the Peas 10 B 26 lb at 73 cents per B and brought the Barley home 27 this day is soft and mild I was at Sherrats sale I got $2.50 from him Bull money March 27 John went to Galt with a load of fat sheep for John Murray 28 the roads are getting soft I was up to the Modle Farm at the Closeing examination of the Coledge 29 it rained heavy last night with some thunder were at Guelph with Butter and egs April 2 I went to the Guelph fair this day is very cold and frosty the sow had five young pigs they are smart 3 we were sawing wood at Georges and some straw the day is very cold the roads are rough March 31 cutting wood at John Murrays April 5 we went to Guelph this day is very cold this week has been very cold and frosty with high winds 7 this is fine day but frosty at night I was up to Guelph at a meeting of reformers to make arangements to select a Candidate for the next Election April 8 I went over C Littles to see him he is very sick he has Inflamation of the lungs �" 9 this is a fine warm day John went to the Aberfoyle Mill with a grist of 3 bags of wheat fall and spring 5 bags of Barley peas & oats and 2 bags of oats to chopp " 10 this day is very wett and stormy Duncan came home from Arthur 11 John went over to John Littles shop with the new roller to get iorned 12 we went up to Guelph and to Robert Amoses it is a fine day but cold at night hard frost 14 a fine day but cold I was at a Meeting of Reformers at the Town hall Aberfoyle to appoint Deligates to the Convention at Guelph 15 this a fine day frosty at night hard frost every night the Ewes began to lamb we had 2 lambs 16 this is a fine day I was at Guelph to the Convention to select a Candidate in the reform intrest at the next General Election James Laidlaw was Selected April 19 we were at Guelph I bought 265 lb of land salt paid 25 cents per 100 lb " 21 this is a fine day comenced to cultivate and Gang plough the turnip land for Wheat " 23 fine weather comenced to sow the spring wheat sowed 2 Bushels of Golden drop 6 B of beardid and 1 1/2 Bushels of read chopp " 24 6 Bushels of Oats " 26 sowed 10 Bushels Barley sowed about 170 lb of Clover and Timothy I was at Guelph " 28 fine weather we had a fine shour last night things are starting to grow I comenced to dig the garden " 29 it a fine day white frost in the morning Duncan and me went to Guelph I bought a new shovel paid 90 cents the men are ploughing sod " 30 this day is quite cool George was over last evening and got 6 Bushels of Barley and 16 Bushels of Peas for seed Crist Little got 10 Bushels Barley May 2 a fine day Sowed 3 Bushels of Barley out at the corner field �" 3 we went up to Guelph and Marden May 6 Duncan and his men went up to Peel to work it is very cold and frosty at night " 7 this day is cold in the morning we went up to Guelph fair with the Cow Cherry and sold her for beef at $36 50/100 " 8 I went down to Moriston with some bills for a reform meeting it is warm John Sowed 4 bags of Peas " 9 I was at a Meeting at the Town hall Aberfoyle in the evening about Election matters " 10 this day is very warm we were at Guelph then went down to Moriston John finished sowing the Peas about 24 Bushels " 12 this day is very warm " 13 it is very warm and close today 14 this day is hot it thundred last night and some rain it is fine growing weather John sowed 4 Acres of Oats back on the flats William Gilfillan was here 15 this day is rather dull and light shours it rained a good bit last night John sowed 6 Bushels of Barley down near the creek May 17 finished sowing the Oats sowed the field down near the side road sowed 12 Bushels sowed 26 Bushels in all I went to Guelph with Butter & eggs I got home the Buggy harness Scott was repairing them 19 the weather is very hot and warm John went over to Georges to sow his Peas Willey is rolling the Oat land 20 this day is very warm and dry John has ben over to Georges this two days Willey is picking stones off the grass 24 the weather very dry and cold at night finished picking the stones off the grass comenced to haul out the dung for the Potatoes �26 this morning is very cold and windy I went over to James McPhersons on the first concession to investigate the caus of the fire he having got his House burned on Fridy 27 Meeting of the Council Cort of Bevision comenced to plant the Potatos 28 washed the sheep this day is fine and warm May 29 this a fine day it is the Fast day for the Sacrament I was at Guelph at the Nomination of a Member of Parliment James Laidlaw and Mathew Swetnam was Nominated " 30 finished planting the Potatoes 31 a fine day we were at the Church John and me went to Guelph in the evening to here the Hon O Mowat and Hon E Blake we had great storm of thunder and rain in the evening McQuillans Barn was Burned June 2 this is a fine day I was at the Church and Morriston I took a grist of 10 B 50 lb got {blank space} lb flour 5 this was the Election of Member of Parliment James Laidlaw the Reform Candidate was Elected by a Majority of 119 6 the men are hauling out dung and ploughing the turnip land I finished shearing the sheep there is 22 sheep and 16 lambs John Smiths Barn was raised this afternoon Duncan has the job of the Barn 7 we went to Guelph with Butter and 1879 eggs and two bags of Golden Russet Apples got $1 25/100 per bag June 9 finished ploughing the turnip land " 11 this day is very warm the men are ploughing back behing the Bush for rape " 12 the men are takeing out stones in the summer fallow I went to Aberfoyle to the Post office I brought back Alexander Morison and Mrs McLennan it fine weather �" 13 we was down at Aberfoyle and over at Georges " 14 we were up to Guelph and Marden we had a fine rain in the evening bought 100 cabage 15 cts 9 lb turnip seed 17 cents per lb 5 lb rape 10 cents per lb " 16 this is a fine growing day we had a fine rain yesterday we bought an Organ from Mr Crawford of Guelph it is a Clinton Organ " 17 this day very Cool John is drilling for the turnips sowed some turnips in the afternoon they are ploughing the Summer fallow 18 finnished drilling for the turnips 1879 June 18 sowed the most of the turnips sowed two one half acres of rape 5 lb this is a fine day " 19 finished sowing the turnip 5 acres 9 lb 6 lb Sharps 2 lb Suttons champion 1 lb East lothian I was over near hespeler examining the roads petitioned for aid " 21 we was in to Guelph the weather is very warm we finished working the Statute labour yesterday " 24 the weather is very warm and dry the men finished ploughing the Sumer fallow the field next McKenzies orchard I have ben cutting thistles out of the grain " 25 it is very warm I was at Littles Blacksmith shop to get the horses Shod I Sold 2 fat ewes to Pett Laing for $11 50/100 26 we had a very fine rain I went down to Morriston Paid Scott $2 for fixing harness 28 I went up to Arthur Township near Mountforrest yesterday with Duncan and his men they are going to put up 1879 June 28 a new Barn for Mr {blank space} it is over forty five miles from here I came down today there was a heavy rain last night �" 30 John comenced to Plough the field back of the Bush near the creek July 1 this is a very warm day we went up to Guelph to the Calidonian games there was a great many people there " 2 comenced to cutt the Heay in the afternoon we were at Guelph it is fair day I sold the Wool 83 lb at 23 cents per lb $19..9 " 3 it rained very heavy for the most of the forenoon we cleaned up the Spring wheat {blank space} Bushels " 4 this is a fine day the school Annual picknick cutting heay and plouging 5 I went to Guelph with Annie she is gone up to Hepple to see her Granmother got in 3 loads of heay 7 Meeting of Council at 2PM got 5 loads of heay it rained in the afternoon 8 a fine day got in 3 loads of heay 1879 July 8 I went to Guelph for some guards for the mower got one at 25 cts the other 40 cts got 4 rake spring teeth paid 40 cts each " 11 we had a very heavy rain and a great storm of wind thunder and lightning the greatest storm we have had for a long time " 12 a fine day for the heay got in 3 loads Duncan came down from Arthur " 17 this day is very cold got all the heay in the fields near home in 31 loads " 18 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle Mill with a grist 15 B 50lb John is cutting heay for Robert Ingle he finished cutting our own yesterday cutt 4 acres at the back lott got it all raiked up and cocked up can not get it in till we get the fall wheat in 19 a fine day the men are thinning the turnips the Fallwheat is redy to cutt 21 the weather is very hot we comenced to cutt the fall wheat in the field out at the concession it is a very good crop well filled �1879 July 21 Joseph Shaw comenced to work after noon he is hired for one Month for $25 we got the field at the con done " 22 comenced to cutt the field back at the creek it comenced to rain about ten Oclock and rained all day we went to Aberfoyle Mill for the Grist " 23 this day is very dull and warm the men is at the turnips cut some wheat in the evening 24 a fine harvest day finished cutting the wheat in the field at the creek I went to Guelph to get some section nives for the repper got 6 but they did not fitt 25 a fine day got in all the heay in we have 37 loads 26 finished cutting the fall wheat and got in 10 loads 28 cutt part of the Barley it rained a little in the afternoon 29 finished cutting all the barly that is ripe it is a good crop 1879 July 30 this is a fine day got in all the fall wheat but the raikins 23 loads got in 4 loads of Barley 31 a fine warm day the men is cleaning the turnips I went to Guelph got 10 new sections for the reapernives Aug 1 Willie went over to help George for two days Joseph is scuffeling the turnips 2 this is a fine day till 5 Oclock then we had a terable storm thunder and wind and rain we got in all the wheat raikins 2 load we have 25 load of wheat that is fall wheat we cut some spring wheat about 1 1/3 acres golden drop it a very good crop it is earley 4 this day is warm and dull sultry John is cutting Oats in field at the lime kill they are a very good crop Willie is gang ploughing the summerfallow 5 this is a fine day John is putting out dung on the summer fallow we bound up some Oats �6 finished binding the Oats in the field at the lime kill cutt Barley back at the creek it heavy 1879 August 6 comenced to pull the Peas " 9 finished cutting the spring Wheat it is a very fine crop got all the Barley in 13 loads " 12 we thrashed 197 Bushels of fall wheat and 20 of spring and 27 B of Oats " 14 hauling in Peas hauled in all the spring Wheat 7 loads " 15 hauling in peas 16 this Morning is very weet it rained all forenoon Duncan came home from Arthur 18 the men went over to Georges to pull Peas 19 finished hauling in the Peas 21 Joseph Shaw left his Month is up I paid him $25 Willie is Ploughing the sumer fallow 20 we went to Guelph with some Apples 3 bags got 60 cents per Bag had Butter & egs 23 was in to Guelph Butter & egs and 5 bags of Apples sold them from 40 to 60 cents 25 Willie went over to Georges to help him I was at the Cuncil Meeting John is Gangploughing the Pea lang 1879 August 29 we had Stewarts Thrashing Machine thrashing Barley thrashed 272 Bushels theye were done about the midle of the Afternoon 30 went to Guelph with Butter crabappls Plums and 5 bags of Apples got 40 cents per bag the men is cutting Oats warm weather Sept 1 this is very warm weather and dry we are at the Oats they are very heavie and hard to cutt they are laid down very bad they are a fine crop �" 2 it rained a little in the morning a fine day after got in 5 loads of Oats Willie is at Gilchrist thrashing " 3 this day is soft and shoury all day John is Ploughing I cleaned up some Wheat " 4 Cradeling Oats John & me " 5 finished cutting the oats in the forenoon they were very hard to do we could not cutt them with the reaper " 6 we went to Guelph George is over to help us to bind Oats " 9 comenced to sow the Fall Wheat " 10 finished hauling in the Oats 22 loads the Weather is dry and frosty at night 1879 Sept 11 this is a very fine dry day finished sowing the Wheat in the field at the Barn we have the Pea land to sow yet and plough Susan had a son last night " 15 this day is rather cool John is over at Georges thrashing I went down to Morriston in the afternoon " 16 I went to Guelph to the Centeral Show with a bag of spring wheat John finished sowing the fall wheat we sowed 18 acres in all {blank space} Bushels Clawson and 5 Bushels scott wheat 17 it rained a great quantity last night and shoury all forenoon a fine afternoon we were all up to Guelph to the Show the Marquis of Lorne and the Princess Luese was in Guelph it was a great day 18 we cleaned up a load of Barley 13 bags I went to the Aberfoyle Mill with a grist of 2 bags of Spring Wheat 19 I went to Guelph with some Barley 29 Bushels got 48 cents per Bushel it is dark in couler I got a bar of bibbet mettle 3lb 60cts 1879 �Sept 20 this day is rather cold frost at night I was letting jobs on the roads I drove 33 miles and lett 7 jobs 22 this is a fine warm day I sowed 4 acres with timothy back in the flatt fields " 24 this day is very cold for the season I went to Guelph with a load of Barley 44 Bushels 36lb at 53 cents $23.68 50 by measure 25 a fine day we comenced to take up the Potatoes I cleaned a load of Barley 26 a fine warm day John went to Guelph with his Mrs she is going up to her Friends at Teasewater 29 we had a very heavy rain yesterday this is a fine warm day John went awa up to Teasewater with the horse and Bugy 30 we finished takeing up the Potatoes over 8 loads they are a fine crope some rotton ones in the hollows Octobr 1 this day is very warm I went to Guelph with a load of Barley 46 Bush 32 lb at 50 cents per B $23.32 " 2 this day is very warm fine growing weather 1879 October 4 we Thrashed the remainder of the fall wheat {blank space} Bushels and {blank space} Spring wheat and 86 Bushels Oats " 7 fine warm weather this is Puslinch Show we got the first Prize for spring wheat " 8 I went to Guelph with a load of Barley 43 B 6 lb at 51 cents 47 1/2 B by measure " 11 this is very warm fore Season we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 46 B at 51 cents 50 B by measure 13 I went over to John Porters with Annie 10 we thrashed Peas this afternoon with the Machine abou 150 B �17 we got the Apples near all gathered in John went to Morriston to the cider mill with apples he took 5 bushles of wheat to the Aberfoyle Mill yesterday afternoon 18 I went to Guelph with 5 bags of Barley 11 B 27 lb at 52 cents 12 1/2 B by measure 5 bags Potatoes at 50 cents 5 bags Apples at 40 cents 1879 October 21 this is fine warm weather I was at McHenzies thrashing I plastered the the cisteren yesterday " 22 this is a fine warm day Willie is at Hardies thrashing John is at Watts thrashing 23 this day is cold and raw this is the fast day 24 this is a very cold day a very cold wind the children comenced to top the turnips 25 this a fine day for working but a cold aire they are toping the turnips we were at the Church John went down for bella Gilfillan to attend his Wife she had a Daughter yesterday 26 this is the Sacriment Sabath a fine day the weather is warmer 27 a fine day hauled in 18 loads of turnips in the afternoon 28 it rained a good deal last night it is shoury today the men are ploughing 29 this a very fine day we are at the turnips I sold 9 lambs to a man of the name of Thorp from Fergus for $28.45 cent to be sent to Guelph tomorrow 1879 October 30 we are bussey at the turnips I went to Guelph with 9 lambs we sold we finished hauling in turnips 58 loads the weather is getting cold Nov 1 we went to Guelph with 12 bags of Potatos and Sold them for 50 cents per Bag " 3 we have had a fall of snow it snowed some all day yesterday the sleighs are running " 5 we went to Guelph with the wagon with a load of Potatos 20 bags at 50 cents it snowed heavy after night �" 6 we went to the church this is thanksgiving day I took 6 bags of Potatoes to George McLane at Aberfoyle 55 cents per bag 7 I went to the Aberfoyle Mill with a Grist of 6 bags of wheat got 471 lb of flour the snow is nearly all gone it is very warm 8 we went to Guelph with 7 bags of fall apples got 45 cents per bag some butter and fouls 10 this is a fine warm day ploughing 1879 Nov 11 this day is very dull and heavy shours the roads are very bad " 12 this day is very wett rained nearly all day some very heavey shours " 13 this day is dull and warm fine in the afternoon we went over with Bella Gilfillan to her Fathers " 14 this is a very wett day some very heavy rain " 15 this day is wett in the morning fine day after we went to Guelph with 7 Bags of apples got 50 cents per Bag $3.50 Butter 12 lb 18 cts Nov 4 lett the Ram to the Ewes 18 there is 6 Ewe lambs " 11 Putt the young Sow to the Boar Duncan Gilchrists 17 this day is fine rather dull the men are Ploughing I went to Littles Blacksmiths shop with the Buggie wheel to get the tyre sett and 2 shoes on the horses 18 this day is rather cold I went to W McHenzies the creek sale 19 the old sow was put to Gilchrists Boar the weather is rather cold the men are Ploughing I went to Guelph with a load of Peas 35 B 20 lb at 55 cents per B total $19.62 1879 �Nov 20 this is a very cold day high wind and frosty we killed 3 pigs very good ones they weighed 250 x 276 x 268 lbs 21 this is a fine day but very frosty we thrashed the Oats 350 Bushels I went over with W Nicoll to inspect a job on the roads over at Littles on the 3 22 this day is cold and some snow I went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 11 B 28 lb at $1.13 1/2 $13.1 22 B 25 lb at $1.8cts $24.21cts total 37.22cts and one pig weighed 250 lb at $5.12 cts $12.69 cts the one lot weighed 58 lb to the B the other 58 1/2 lb to the B John went to Guelph with a load of tamarick wood to Mr Fairley 25 this is a very fine day William Galbreath left this morning he has ben here 8 months we paid him $90 for the time I went to Rockwood Woollen Mill with the wool to card 35 lb John went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 8 bags of Peas and Oats to chop 26 this is a very fine warm day 27 it snowed some last night this day is soft and shoury I went to P McLarens hill 1879 Nov 28 this day is soft and shoury all day and last night I am mending shoes " 29 this day is rather colder we went to Guelph with 7 bags of Apples sold them for 50 cents per Bag Butter 18 cts per lb Dec 1 this is a fine day the Council meet for the last time this year we got our pay $40 " 2 this is a fine day we cleaned up a load of Wheat 38 Bushels by measure John took over some Heay to John Littles 694 lb " 3 it rained heavey last night and snowed all day today 5 this day is very dull and foggey we went down to Aberfoyle Mill with a load of Fall Wheat Sold it for $1.17 per B 35 B 50 lb $41.92 " 6 this was a fine morning warm but it comenced to rain about noon and rained very heavey for 2 hours I went to Guelph I had 4 Bags of Apples got 60 cents per B 2 sheep skins for $1.50 they weer poor �1879 Dec 8 this is a fine day John is Ploughing in the field at the creek " 9 this is a fine day in the forenoon but got stormey in the afternoon sort of sleet and rain Annie went over to Mr Amoss in Dumfries 10 this is a very wet day it rained all last night and most of this day George had his Auction sale on Forbes farm 11 this day is colder and some frost we went to the Christmess show in Guelph I paid John Grieve $91 on a note and interest for a Bull the Oxford Lad I paid Malcom McNaughton 25 cents for record 12 this is a fine day rather chilley we cleaned up a load of fall wheat 40 Bushels by measure 13 this is a fine day but frosty we went to Guelph with a load of fall wheat 38 B 23 lb weight per B 59 lb sold for $1. 28/100 $48.73 cts John Bought a Clock for $3.75 15 this is a fine day we have had some snow I went down to Morriston with the Buggie I was over to Georges 1879 Dec 16 we have had a little more snow I went to Guelph with the cutter there is not much sleighing yet 17 some more snow last night this is a fine day I am mending shoes I went to get the horses shode Doll & Royall 18 this is a fine day we had a prayer meeting at our house Clemintine McLane or Mrs Wishart and her Husband and 4 children came here from Manatobo on a visit 19 John went to Guelph with a load of wood for George 20 went to Guelph with some Wheat 28 1/4 Bushels by measure 27 B 21 lb by weight got $1.26/100 dockd 1 lb $34.18 cts 4 bags of apples at 70 cents per bag 1 Barrel at $1.50 brought home some furniture a sofa 6 chairs and rocking chaire Soffa $14 chairs $1 rocker $2.50 �23 John went to Guelph with a load of wood 24 John went to Guelph with a load of wood for James Fairley tamarack 1879 December 29 this day is very soft this is the Nomination for Councilors Duncan Sold his Horse Billey to Daniel Beattie for $85 " 28 this is a very cold day a very severe cold east wind 31 fine milde weather 1880 Jan 1 This day is milde good sleighing our Family and there Children were all here to Diner fine weather " 2 fine warm weather we killed 4 Hogs 8 months old weight 212 x 202 x 200 x 195 " 3 went to Guelph with a pig sold it for $6.25 per 100 weight 211 $13.05 D Stewart 95lb $6.15 " 4 this day is very soft rained last night nearly all night it rained very heavie the snow is nearly all gone " 5 this is a fine day but frosty this is the Election for Councillors I was Elected " 10 fine weather we went to Guelph with the Buggie got 5 gallons coal oil 18 cts 11 it rained very heavie in the evening 1880 Jan 12 a fine day we were down to Georges to Diner 13 this is a fine day frosty we went over to Dumfries to visit Mr Robert Amos and William Beatties Familes the Whelling is very good �15 we got home from Dumfries we went to Galt and I Bought 2 knives for the Straw Cutter paid $3 for the two 17 this is a soft warm day the roads are getting very soft and muddey I was at the Annual Meeting of the Puslinch Insurance Company I was elected President for the eight time " 19 this is a very fine warm day like a spring day Meeting of Council " 20 this day is rather stormy snowing some but not cold George and Peter Gunigal is chopping cord wood tamerack 21 this is a very fine day Puslinchs Farmers Clubs Social at Aberfoyle 1880 Jan 22 this day is soft a strong thaw 24 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with a grist of 19 Bushels by measure of fall wheat I went to Foltons Mill Waterloo road the Sleighing is not very good I took 2 Lambs skins to sell I sold them for $3.50 the Lambs died yesterday 26 a very fine day John went to Guelph with a load of wood for Fairley with the wagon brought home the Grist I left on Saturday 27 this day is very warm it is like a spring day John went to Guelph with a load of wood he broke the wheel of the Wagon in Guelph 28 this day is colder I took the Wagon wheel to W Sevensons to get fixed 30 this day is soft it rained in the afternoon I was at the Annual meeting at the church I got home the wheel from Stevensons left it at Littles shop 31 this day is very cold I went to the annual meeting of the Farmers Club 1880 Feb 2 this is a fine day Meeting of the Council " 3 this is a very windy day and some snow �4 a fine day we were at Mrs James McLean Funeral at Aberfoyle there is some sleighing but not good 7 we cutt some Peas and cleaned up 6 Bushels John went to Aberfoyl Mill with 4 Bags of Oats & Peas to chopp 9 the sleighing is poor I went to Aberfoyle Mill for the chopt stuff Duncan & George went over to Spayside for a load of shingles Duncan went up to Frank Rassins to Hugh timber for a Barn 11 John & George went to Guelph with 2 loads of Wood with the sleigh the sleighing is done I was at Guelph and barganed with JB Armstrong for Tamarac wood for a Buggy at $2.75 per cord 14 the weather is very mild no snow 19 cold wind the roads are very rough 20 this is a very fine day 1880 Feb 21 this is a fine day we had a shour of snow last night we went to Guelph with the Buggy had some Butter 22 cents per lb 23 I went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 5 bags of Oats & Peas to chopp 24 we went up to Robert Amos to Marden it is a very fine day good Whelling in the morning but soft at night 25 this day is very wet it rained nearly all day and last night 26 this is a fine warm day but the roads are very bad I went over to the Lake to lett a job on the roads 27 a fine day we were sawing firewood in the afternoon 28 a fine day very warm the roads are almost impassible we have had a very mild open month of February the winter has ben very open and mild no sleighing since the new year very little snow all winter �March 1 this day very windy and cold the roads are very rough " 2 a fine warm day 1880 March 3 frosty in the morning but it got very soft and rained in the afternoon the roads are very muddy I went to Guelph with 21 lb butter got 21 cents " 6 I went to Guelph with 9 lb Butter got 22 cents got 5 gallons of cole oil paid 18 cents " 8 this day is very frosty and cold I was at R T Johnstons Funeral " 9 I went over to the Lake to see a job on the roads and I went to Killen to examin a bridge the roads are very hard and rough " 10 this day is very cold and frosty I went to Guelph with Christ Little to see about Murdoch McLeod house he is going to buy it " 11 this a little cold a fine winter day I was cleaning peas we cut them yesterday " 12 a fine day I went to Aberfoyle Mill with 7 bags of peas and some oats to chop paid 70 cents " 13 we went to Guelph with butter I bought 312 lb of bran 65 cents per 100 lb " 15 this is a fine day we went down to Moriston to See Benjamin Grigor he was Dead before we got there he Died very sudden he was in good health on friday and Died 3 oclock today 1880 March 16 this day is very stormy sowed all forenoon a little but not enough to make sleighing I went to rockwood for 9 bags of Oat seeds at $10 per tun 7 bags of bran at $12 per tun a 100 lb of oatmeal at $2.50 " 18 this is a fine day we went down to Ben Grigors Funeral Williams Horracks and his wife was here last night from Minto " 20 we went to Guelph it got very windy and cold " 22 a fine day I was at the Council Meeting John went to Guelph with a load of wood " 24 this day is very cold and windy keen frost �" 25 this is a fine day but frosty rough roads we were at old John Littles Funeral " 26 we were hauling home peas in the forenoon and cutting peas in the afternoon " 27 I went to Guelph had some butter got 20 cents 12 lb went to the station for John Willsons trunk it rained and snowed got to be very stormy and cold before night " 29 a fine day the ews begun to lamb 31 a fine day cutting wood at Murreys 1880 April 1 a fine day we were at the seed show and stallion show at Aberfoyle I had some spring Wheat 10 bushels got the second prize $2 sold it to Tom Willoughby for $1.35 per bushel " 2 was down to Aberfoyle Mill for a grist of Wheat 12 bushels by measure got 413 lb flour " 3 this is a very wett day it rained all day Duncan and me went over to Killean to lett a job of building a new bridge the roads are very bad " 2 John Willson comenced to work he is hired for eight month at $12 per month " 6 this day is frequent snow shours got cold in the evening John went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 8 bags of peas to chop 7 this is a very cold frosty day the roads are very rough and hard we went to the Guelph Fair had some butter got 20 cents per lb 1880 April 10 this is a very fine morning warm but it got very cold and stormy in the afternoon it got to be a terable stormy night we went to Guelph with some butter got 19 cents per lb we went into Duncan Stewarts the Horse went away and upset the buggie at the corner of the garden fence and went home without it " 12 this day is very cold and frosty I went over to John Littles with the Harrows and Gang plough to get fixed the men are picking stones 13 this is a fine day I went up to Arkle with the old wagon Axeltre to get a new one made we have 20 lambs �22 this is a fine day we have had some cold weather we sowed the spring wheat {blank space} Bushels Beardid 2 Bushels Golden drop 23 a fine day we went down to Moriston in the afternoon got the makeings of a new coat 25 cold rain we were at the church 27 I went to Guelph with the Grigor family they are gon to Michigan 1880 April 28 this is a fine day I went to Aberloyle mill with 4 bags of peas to chop I got a telagraph from Kepple Mrs Taylor my Mother in law is dead " 29 the mrs and me started at 2 oclock am to go to Kepple we went on the 4:19 oclock train at Guelph to Georgeston then took the 9 oclock train on the Hamilton and NWRR to Calidon then got on the Narrow gage at Mono road for Owensound got there at half past 4 then got on the Boat at 5 oclock for big baye got about 8 oclock it rained nearly all afternoon we got to George Graham about 9 oclock we had to walk 2 miles bad roads 30 this day is cold the ground is white with snow we went over to Alexander McCoags 5 miles Mrs Taylor was Burried at bigbay church she was 87 on new years day she has ben living with Jane for about 7 years May 1 this day is raw and cold I went round to see the rocks of Kepper it is a very rough country with rocks the soil is good 1880 May 3 this is beautifull warm day we started from A McCoags at 12 oclock in the morning to go to the Sound got there at half past 5 over 20 miles very rough roads in a lumber wagon we got on the train at half past 6 got to Guelph 20 minutes past 6 got home before dark we traveled nearly 200 miles " 4 a fine warm day John sowed the field at the creek part with Barley and part Oats " 5 this is a very warm day we went to Guelph Fair with two steers they were sold some time ago at $5 1/4 per 100 they weighed 2475 �" 6 this a fine day but cold comenced the garden " 7 started to sow some barley we were working in the flatt fields till noon but afternoon it came on a terible thunderstorm a reaglur flood of rain the flatt fields are all fluded 8 this morning was very warm we had a very heavy thunder shour with hail in the afternoon we went to Guelph with a load of Potatos George had 13 bags and we 1880 May 8 we had 5 bags sold them for 30 cents per bag there was a great many loads in the market " 10 this day is very close and warm it rained in the forenoon " 11 this is a fine dry day the men are working out at the field at the concession comenced to sow some peas " 12 a fine dry day the ground is drying fine John finished sowing the Peas in the field at the concession I sowed beets and carrots in the garden and I sowed grass seed in the pea land Struck Duffield cut a two year old colt Charley Dick " 13 Sowed Peas in the big flat field 4 acers " 14 finished sowing the Barley 13 B " 16 finished Sowing the Peas 23 1/2 B the weather has ben dry and cold for a few day " 17 the weather is very warm busy gang ploughing and sowing Oats in the flats 18 very warm sowing oats 1880 May 19 finished sowing the Oats 39 B it was very warm today we had a great storm of wind about 2 oclock pm but not much rain it did not last over 10 minutes Duncan Gilchrist got the roof blowen of the one side of his Barn it a fine evening �20 this is a fine day a thunder storm about 2 Oclock but we had very little rain I went down to Georges in the morning with 100 lb of flour we went to Moriston in the evening after supper there was a great thunder storm about 8 Oclock in the evening when we were comeing home 21 I went to the Aberfoyl Mill with some peas to chop it rained nearly all the afternoon Jane had a young Daughter this morning John was at Gilchrists helping to put the roof on the barn the men has ben ploughing the oarchard for the potatos I sold 2 bags of potatoes to Dan McLaren for 35 cents per 1880 May 24 this is a fine warm day we washed the sheep 23 25 this is a very warm day went down to Moriston with butter and eags then went in to John McKenzies to exchange 2 bags of potatoes I got the late rose 26 this is very fine day there was thunder after noon but we had not much rain we comenced to plant the Potatoes 21 we put the Mare Jess to Janes Scotts Horse 27 this is a fine day a shour in the evening I the Mare Doll to the Hors Dusty miller 28 finished planting the potatos three acres 29 Shearing the sheep it rained at night nearly all night 31 a fine warm day it rained at night I was at the Council Meeting June 1 a fine day but a little cool I finished Shearing the Sheep 23 of our own and 3 of Georges " 2 we went to the Guelph fair we bought a new Single reaper the Dundas $110 1880 June 2 we brought home a new Buggie from J B Armstrongs we are to pay it in tamarick wood $100 �3 this is the fast day for the Sacriment 5 we were at the church it was a very wett day after ten oclock 8 I was away along with John Iles to axamin the roads 9 this is a fine day we were up to Waterloo to Mr Duns he Died yesterday I bought 10 200 Cabage plants paid 30 cents 10 this day is dull and shoury I was up Mr Duns funeral 12 this day shoury heavey thunder shours were up to Guelph with 9 bags of Potatos sold them for 30 cents per B had the wool in but did not sell it it fell 15 John Started to Drill for the turnips 18 finished Sowing the swede turnips the weather is very Dry since last 19 saturday we were at Guelph with the wool sold 101 lb docked 3 lb got 28 1/2 cents sold 8 bags potatoes 30 cent 1880 June 21 a fine warm day we were cutting thistles in the spring wheat 22 the men is working on the roads I was at Littles Blacksmiths shop got the horses shod 23 we were up at James Scotts in the evening 24 we put the old Sow to Robert Lambs Boar 25 this day is very warm the men finished ploughing the summer fallow 26 this day is very warm I went to Guelph with George Taylor him and Mrs Taylor is here on a visit 27 there has ben great amount of rain today 28 this day is very warm and Shoury 29 a fine day we comenced to cut the Heay �30 Shoury in the morning cutting Heay July 1 a fine day but dull comenced to raik the Heay 2 Duncan Stewart Died this morning we went to Guelph for a coffin for Duncan Stewart 1880 July 3 a fine warm day got in 6 loads of Heay we were at Duncan Stewarts Funeral 9 this day is very warm I went to Guelph for to get some fixing for the mower it went wrong today 10 this day is very warm we went to Guelph about Duncan Stewarts Will to get it Regestered I am one of the Exacuter of the Will John is cutting Heay 11 very warm we had a very heavy shour 12 finished cutting the Heay 14 very warm we got nearly all the Heay in we made a stack I went up to Francis Rassins in the afternoon with the team and wagon 15 this is a fine harvest day but very warm we comenced to cut the Fall wheat in the field at the end of the Barn 17 this is a fine day I went to Guelph John was at John Hardeys cutting wheat 19 cutting wheat till 3 oclock we had a heavy rain with thunder and lightning 1880 July 20 a fine day we finished cutting the fall wheat " 21 all hands are at the turnips thinning I went to the Blacksmiths shop for the wagon wheel " 22 this is a fine dry day we were hauling in the wheat of the field near the barn 12 loads it is a fine crop " 23 hauling in wheat from the flat field we had a shour at noon got in 6 loads �" 24 this is a fine day got in all the fall wheat 24 loads we were at Guelph got a new grain wheel lifter in place of the one that brock " 26 Shoury in the forenoon I went to the Aberfoyle Mill with a grist of 9 1/2 Bush of spring wheat got home {blank space} lb flour " 27 a fine day John cut the Barley in the field at the creek " 28 got in the Barley 2 good loads a fine day " 29 John is Scuffeling the turnips the second time wilson is hauling back Dung 1880 July 31 this is a fine warm day we were at Guelph John cut some Barley and some spring wheat the goldendrop it is a very poor crop it all brock down there a little over an Acre of it August 2 we had a shower in the forenoon Willson is at A McKenzies thrashing " 3 this is a fine day we hauled in the Barley 3 loads in all 5 loads it is not a very good crop it was too wet in the spring " 4 a fine day the men comenced to pull the Peas I was at Hardies Thrashing " 5 a fine day we are pulling Peas " 6 a fine harvest day pretty warm we cut the spring wheat the Beardid variety the grain is good but rather thin on the ground " 7 very warm the men was pulling peas in the forenoon hauled in 3 loads I was at Guelph I got 2 cushions for the Carriage from Caleb Chase I paid $4 for them a new fork handle 12 1/2 cents I sold 3 bags of apple astracan variety got 50 cents per bag 1880 August 9 a very fine day we hauled in 2 loads of Peas and 5 loads of spring wheat we had 6 load of spring wheat and a load of raikins " 10 this day is very close and warm we had a heavy shoure in the evening I went down to morriston in the evening �" 11 the men is pulling peas We had a very heavy thunder shour in the afternoon " 12 this is fine day the men is pilling peas " 7 went to Guelph sold 13 Bushels 20 lb spring Wheat at $1.10 $14.66 " 13 a fine day comenced to cut the oats in the field at the creek finished pulling the peas in the field back at the turnips " 14 this morning is dull and a little rain we were at Guelph with a lot of truck " 16 a fine day very warm we hauled in 5 load of peas and thrashed them with the horses in the Barnyard " 17 a fine day we were cleaning up the peas 35 Bushels 18 we had some rain last night we were thrashing Wheat and Barley 210 W 80 B 1880 August 19 this day is shoury the men puled some peas I was out to Aberfoyle and Hugh Cockburn " 20 a fine day the men hauled in 4 loads of peas in the afternoon I was at Watts thrash " 21 we were at Guelph the men are pulling peas we had a very heavy rain last night " 23 a fine day I was at the Council Meeting the men hauled in 4 loads of Peas in the afternoon 24 a fine day hauled in 6 loads of peas got the peas all puled 25 shoury in the morning dull and cold 26 a fine day but cold John was cutting Oats in the field behind the Bush we hauled in 3 loads of Oats and 1 of peas 24 loads 27 this day is very warm I was at Aberfoyle Seed Show with some fall wheat I Sold 10 bushels to C Colfast for $1.10 per B I bought 2 Bushels of fultye wheat for $1.25 per B 28 we had a very heavy rain last night we were binding oats in the afternoon �1880 August 30 this is a fine day we had a very heavy rain on saturday night and yesterday the land is very weet we can hardly cutt the Oats it is so very soft we bound some oat in the afternoon " 31 this day is very dull we bound some Oats we were at Mrs W McKenzies funeral Sept 1 this day is very warm and dull there was a very heavy rain this forenoon we went to Morriston in the afternoon " 2 this is a fine day we bound oats in the afternoon John cutt some the ground that soft he had to quit cutting with the reaper there is about an acer to cutt " 3 we had another very wett night and this forenoon I went over to the west side of the Brock road to lett some jobs on the roads " 4 this day is very hott and shoury we were letting jobs on the roads in the afternoon John Iles with me 1880 Sept 6 this is a fine day we have had a very wet harvest lately the ground is very weet we cutt the last bit of Oats with the cradle we could not cut them with the reaper the ground is so soft we hauled in 5 loads of Oats " 7 a fine day had a small shour about noon we were hauling in Oats 8 loads " 8 a fine day but cold finished hauling in the Oats 10 lbs 27 big loads altogether " 10 this is a fine day I was at the Sale of cattle and sheep at the Modle farm " 11 John Sowed the fall wheat in the field at the back corner next A McK 11 Bushels I was in Guelph bought 12 bags paid $4 at Haddens " 13 this day is cold I went to Guelph with Annie She went to Toronto " 15 this is a fine warm day we were at Christopher Littles Sale I bought a plough for $6 and a sett of harnes for $8 twelve month credit finished sowing the Wheat �1880 Sept 15 sowed 4 1/2 Bushels of Wheat 2 B of the Fultye wheat and 2 1/2 of Scott " 16 this is a fine warm day we were at C Littles for the things we bought and got Prince and Royle shode " 18 we were up to Guelph with some apples sold them for 45 cents per Bag Butter 20 cents Brother John came from California to visit us he has ben away for 34 years " 21 this day is cold we went to Guelph with Brother John he went off on the cars " 22 this day is cold we were cleaning barley the men is ploughing " 23 a fine day we are at the apple picking " 24 this is a fine warm day I went to Guelph with a load of Barley 37 B 9lb at 60 cts $22.30/100 I went over to the 5th and 7th concessions to inspect some jobs on the roads " 25 this day is very warm we are pulling apples the men is Ploughing 27 this day is very dull we had a terable heavy rain last night 1880 Sept 29 this day is cool and shoury I went down to Hamilton to the Provincial Show I went with James Scott and John Murray 30 we came home from Hamilton this day is cold October 2 this day is fine we went to Guelph with a load of wheat Clawson 40 1/2 by measur 39 B 35 lb at $1.2 cent it weighed 58 1/2 lb per B " 4 this day is very wett it rained all forenoon " 6 this day Shoury and cold we went to Backwood with the wool sold 21 lb at 30 cents per lb for cloth Christopher Little moved out to Aberfoyle " 8 this is a very fine day we were at the Aberfoyl Show " 9 we comenced to take up the Potatos �" 12 we went to William Grahams Sale I bought a coller and bridle for 60 a pump for $4.29 " 13 a fine day Robert Amos was down 1880 October for Apples got 26 bags for to make cider he is going to make is on shares that is the apple butter " 14 finished takeing up the Potatoes 11 loads " 15 a fine day we have had fine warm weather this week we went out to W Grahams for some furniture we bought " 16 this fore noon is very wet John went out to move some things for W Graham " 18 the weather is very cold " 21 we finished pulling the Apples 22 this forenoon is cold it comenced to snow after noon a storm out off the east I went to the Aberfoyle Mill with a Grist of 7 Bushels of Wheat got 270 lb of flour " 23 this day is blustry and shoury we went to Guelph with some butter got 22 cents per lb " 25 a fine forenoon rained in the evening John went over to Galt with W Grahams things 1880 Oct 26 this day is soft and shoury John went Guelph in the afternoon for 16 apple barels " 27 a fine day comenced to harrow and haul "-29- in the turnips got in 10 loads " 28 we went to Church it is the fast day " 30 a fine warm day the apple packers came in the afternoon filled 15 barels " 31 this is the Sacrament Sabath Nov 1 a fine day for the turnips we are bussey �" 2 this is fine warm day the men from Guelph were here bareling apples they packed 38 barels " 3 this a fine warm day we got finished with the turnips we had a very fine crop about 125 loads they were in the second back field we finished gathering the apples we had a very good crop " 4 this is very fine day the men is covering the Turnip pits I went to Guelph fair with a load of wheat 35 Bushels 10 lb at $1.4/100 $36.22 its weight was 59 lb per B I was docked 1 cent Oct 26 got 4 gallons of coal oil imper 30 cents 1880 Nov 5 it rained last night this day is dull and soft the men went to Guelph with 2 loads of apples 30 barrels " 6 this day is very wett it rained for 24 hours sometimes very heavey I went in to Guelph with 8 barrels of apples I sold 38 barrels of winter Apples to Edwin Parkinson for one Doler per Barrel $38 the Boys was with me and got new boots and hats " 7 some snow this morning and cold " 9 this day is very warm and fine the men is ploughing and covering the turnip pit we were at Miss Cauldfield Funeral 10 a fine forenoon it rained very heavey all afternoon out of the East we were at Robert Ingles Sale I cleaned a load of Wheat 15 bags " 12 this day is cold and windy the men is covering the turnip pit I went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 31 B 58 lb at $1.10 " 13 hard frost we went to Guelph with some butter and 2 bags of apples 40 cents this day is dull snowed at night 1880 Nov 16 a fine day we had some snow last night we killed a pig wight 311 lb sold 149 lb to Mrs Stewart �" 17 we were thrashing wheat snowed some 18 we were thrashing today 110 B fall Wheat 45 spring Wheat 202 Oats 78 peas this day is cold and windy quite a bit of snow they are running with sleighs " 19 John went with 6 bags of Oats & Peas to chop at the Aberfoyle Mill I was Killing Pigs at Duncan Gilchrists Killed 10 pigs 20 a fine day but cold I went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 35 B 5 lb at $1.7/100 $37.54 " 21 this day is terable cold a very high wind " 22 this day is very cold not so windy but very keen frost I went to the Aberfoyle Mill with a grist 10 B 45 lb fall wheat got 407 lb flour I went over to John Smiths to pay a note of one hundred Dolers " 23 this Day is very keen frost I went over to Rockwood for the yarn got home 20 1/2 lb bought 945 lb of bran at Ferrishes Mill paid at the rate of $10 per ton 1880 Nov 24 this day is a little milder a little more snow we are fixing about home 25 this is a fine day but cold we went to Guelph with with 865 lb of old mettle for J A McDugald in part payment for a plow sold 4 bags of Potatoes at 45 cents per B to Mrs Cordrie we went up to Robert Amos {small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} " 27 I went to Guelph with the sleigh and a load of 10 bags of potatoes at 50 cents 7 bags Apples at 50 and 45 per Bag " 30 I cleaned up a load of fall wheat 38 B John went up to Guelph with 1100 lb of Hay for John A McDugald in part payment of a Plow of Watsons of {illegible} I paid $15 in old iorn Potatoes & Hay Dec 1 went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 34 B 5 lb at $1.10 Bought 100 lb of oat meal at $2.25 got a half Barel of herring for George paid $2.75 we had a fall of snow this morning it is good sleighing 2 a fine day the men went to Guelph with 2 loads of Tamarick wod for Armstrong 1880 �December 4 this is a very fine day the sleighing is good in the morning we went to Guelph with 9 bags of Potatoes sold them for 45 cents per Bag 11 bag of Apples at 50 cts I bought a pair of horsecovers for $3.29 John was in Guelph with Wood " 5 it rained last night a thaw today the sleighing is done " 6 this day is cold a great change since yesterday Christopher Little took away the lambs he Bought 11 lambs at $3.50 each John Little Blacksmith Bought a fat ewe for $8 I was at the Council Meeting it was our last Meeting for the year I got $40 " 8 we have very cold weather these few days I put the ram and 3 ews in to fatten and the old sow " 6 John Wilson hired for a year at $116 comenced work today " 11 this day is cold and windy we have had cold frosty weather all week I went to Guelph with 12 bags of potatoes sold them for 50 cts per B 6 bags Apples at 50 cts John Wilson went up to Tesewatter 1880 December 11 I bought an Overcoat for $7 a pair of felt boots for $3.50 4 galons imperial coal oil at 25 cts per galon "14 it snowed in the forenoon it rained a little and thawed some in the afternoon we are working about home " 15 this is a fine day the sleigh runs prety good John went to Guelph with wood I went to Guelph to the Christmas fat cattle fair "16 this day is prety cold we killed the old cow and 4 spring pigs there weight is 242 x 232 x 190 180 "18 this day is cold and frosty I went to Guelph with one pig its weight is 242 at $6.25/100 per 100 cow hide 70 lb at $8 per 100 calf skin 30 cents 8 bags of apples but I did not sell a sheepskin for John Little $1.30 21 a fine day John went to the Mill at Arkel with 9 bags of Oats and peas to Chop paid 8 cents per bag �1881 {Publisher printed "1880"} December 22 a fine day very white frost on the trees at the school examination John hauled some hemlock logs to Martins Mill " 24 I went to Guelph with 6 bags of apples sold them for 40 and 45 cents per bag they were some of them frosted " 25 we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} for a Christmas Dinner " 27 this day is cold and stormy I was at the Nomination of Councillors at Aberfoyle " 28 this day is very cold Bob Amos and Bob Doughty came to chop some tamarick cordwood 31 I went to Guelph with the old Mettle of the reaper for W Dun we have had four days very cold the coldest spell for a number of years {Publisher Printed (1881)} Jan 1 Newyears day a fine day but cold and frosty I went over to Crief with the Petition against the syndicate contract Mr & Mrs Murray and Duncan Gilchrist and the Most of our family was here last nigt 1881 December 22 a fine day very white frost on the trees at the school examination John hauled some hemlock logs to Martins Mill " 24 I went to Guelph with 8 bags of apples sold them for 40 and 45 cents per bag they were some of them frosted " 25 we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} for a Christmas Dinner " 27 this day is cold and stormy I was at the Nomination of Councillors at Aberfoyle �" 28 this day is very cold Bob Amos and Bob Doughty came to chop some tamarick cordwood 30 I went to Guelph with the old mettle of the reaper for W Dun we have had four days very cold the coldest spell for a number of years Jan 1 Newyears day a fine day but cold and frosty I went over to Crief with the Petition against the syndicate contract Mr & Mrs Murray and Duncan Gilchrist and the Most of our family was here last nigt 1881 Jan 3 this is a fine day this was the Election of Councillors I was Elected along with Little and Iles " 5 we went to Guelph fair with the cow Plummy to sell I sold her for $35.50 she Calfed last Wednesday " 6 I went to Hainses Mill with a Grist of Wheat 5 bags 11 1/2 Bushels I then went to Guelph with the turnip shlicher to get fixed at Toltons " 8 this is a fine day good sleighing I went to Guelph with 8 bags of Apples I sold 5 bags at 45 and 50 cents per bag they are a very dull sale Johns Marey came home from Tesewatter on the Cars I brought home the turnip shlicher I got it bushed and new pinions I paid $2 50/100 " 11 a fine day but very frosty in the morning the keenest frost we have had this winter " 14 very cold and frosty John has got all the wood hauled that is cutt " 15 I was at the Annual Meeting of the Puslinch Insurance Company at Aberfoyle 1881 Jan 15 I was Elected President of the Puslinch Mutual Insurance Company " 17 this is very fine day but frosty we had our first Meeting of the Township Council " 18 a very fine clear day but it was very keen frost last night I went up with Annie & Anne Grigor to Robert Amos �" 19 this is a fine clear day not cold but very frosty at night the most of the Family is away to the Farmers Social at the Town Hall Aberfoyle " 17 John went to Hains Mill with 10 bags of Peas & Oats to chop paid 8 cts per B " 20 this is a fine day raw and cold in the evening we went down to Moriston in the Afternoon " 21 this is a stormy day wind and snow " 22 it is snowing the most of the day but not so windy I have been mending shoes " 26 this day is very stormy the roads are drifting the snow is deep I was at Duncan McKerrashers funeral " 27 this day very cold clear and windy 1881 Jan 29 this is a fine day we went to Guelph Robert Amos and Margaret was down he brought down 4 bags of barley for seed 31 a fine day cold in the afternoon I was at the Annual Meeting at the Church and at Mrs Falconers Funeral I Paid R Amos and R Doughty $7.60 for chopping 19 cords of tamarick wood at 40 cents per cord Feb 1 this is a terable cold day we went out to Mrs Stewarts with a letter from W Black his wife died last week in Nebrasca John went to Guelph with a load of wood " 2 this is a very cold day the coldest day for great number of years it was 30 degres below zero I was at Guelph Fair John was in with a load of wood he has got in all the wood we were to give to JB Armstrong " 5 this is a fine day not so cold as it has been all week it has been very cold all week very keen frost at nights I was at Guelph with 6 bags of apples got 50 cents per bag 4 bags Potatoes got 55 cents per B I settled up with JB Armstrong and got my note 1881 Feb 5 we gave 42 cords of Tamarack to JB Armstrong for a new Buggie we got it last June �" 7 this is a fine day I was at a Meeting of the Council " 8 there is a great change of the weather it is soft and dull some rain we were at the Church to here a lecture from the Rev Dr McKay a Missionery to Formossa in China " 9 we have a great thaw the snow is very soft some rain " 10 this day is very soft it rained nearly all night we killed the old sow weight 332 lb " 11 this is a fine day a little frost in the morning we went to Guelph with Annie Grigor she went home to Michagan I sold 3 bags of potatoes for 55 cents per Bag Margaret and her Children came down " 12 this day is colder John went up to Hains Mill with 9 bags of peas & oats to chop paid 8 cents per B " 13 this day is very cold and stormy 1881 Feb 18 it has ben fine weather all week but rather cold it has snowed nearly all day steady and caulm 19 this is a fine day cold frosty wind from the north we went to Guelph with the butter " 21 a fine day George came up to help us to cutt some peas and saw some firewood " 22 a very fine day rather soft in the midle of the day John went to Martins saw Mill with a log 23 this day is very Cold and windy the men went to the Mill with saw logs 24 a fine day but raw and cold I went down to Moriston to see the Doctor the men went to the Mill with logs 12 in all 25 a fine day the men is hauling turnips from the pit they are bad frozen at top John went to Haines Mill with a grist 4 bags of fall wheat 26 the men hauled in some turnips the other pit is good it is a fine day 27 this day is soft it rained some �28 this is a fine day it rained last night the men is Cutting Maple logs 1881 March 1 a great change of weather it is a cold west wind we had a young lamb yesterday I went to Littles Blacksmiths shop to get the Horses shod Fanney & Royel " 2 the weather is cold but a fine day I went to Guelph Fair " 3 this day is very stormy wind and snow out of the east " 4 snowed all day " 5 snowed all night and this forenoon we went down to Moriston to the Docter " 9 this is fine weather I went Guelph and got a truss at Petries paid $2.50 for it " 10 a fine day John and I went to James Cowans Sale of Thourabread Cattle " 12 a fine day we went to Guelph I had a barrel of russet apple for Mr Henrey $1.25 I bought 4 bushels of white Rusian spring wheat from John Dicheson $1.25 1881 March 14 this day is very warm we had another storm of snow yesterday I went up to Arimosia to look after a young Bull John went to the Mill with 10 bags of Oats and Peas to chop on saturday " 15 this day is very warm I was at Hains Sale the men is getting wood " 16 this day is very warm and soft " 18 I went over to John Littles with 4 Bags potatoes " 19 I went in to Guelph with the cutter had some butter got 20 cents per lb it turned out out a terable stormy weet day it rained out of the east very heavey 22 this is a fine day clear and cold I went up to the Paisley block and bought a young Bull Eleven Months old for $80 from John McKorkindale 24 a fine day but frosty I went up for the young Bull we were out to Mrs Cockburns �26 I went to Guelph bought 100 lb oatmeal paid $2.50 some Corn 82 cents this day is clear and cold had the Bugy 1881 March 28 a fine day I was at the Council Meeting 29 this is a fine clear day we were sawing firewood and cutt some Peas 30 this day is cold and windy from the east snowed in the evening the weather has ben very cold this month the most of the time we have 6 lambs at present George got 1/2 ton of Heay 31 this day is blustry and some snow John went to Hains Mill with 11 bags of Oats and peas to chopp he left it I went down to Moriston with the truss I got from the Doctor April 1 a fine day I went up to the Mill for the chopp " 2 we went to Guelph with some Butter got 21 cts I sold the Horse Royel to an American Buyer " 4 I went over to Martins Mill about some lumber we are getting sawed " 5 this is a terable cold day with high wind very keen frost the turnips froze in the roothouse we have very cold frosty weather every day the ground is nearly all covered with snow good sleighing in some places on the back roads 1881 April 5 John went over to Martins saw Mill to haul the Lumber from the Mill brought some home " 6 this day is cold we went to Guelph Fair with the fat Cattle 2 heiffers weight 2175 lb at 4 3/4 & $103.31 a cow $40 Bull $45 total $188.31 we bought 17 Bushels Peas at 80 cents per B $13.20 Bought 1 Bushel Clover seed $5 1/4 1 1/2 B timothy seed at $3 1/4 per B $10.13 I paid Donald Martin for sawing lumber $9.15 " 8 I went to the seed fair at Aberfoyle and took down a grist of Wheat to the Mill 6 bags 13 B 20 lb �9 we went to Guelph with 4 bags of Apples got 70 cents for 1 bag 6 for 1 and 80 cents for 2 3 bags potatoes at 70 cents per Bag " 11 I went to Guelph with the Horse Royal we sold sold to SB Reppuling for $131 12 I went to Aberfoyl to the Horse Show brought the old Wagon down to repair to Mr Gibbon " 16 we went to Guelph I paid John McKorkindale $80 for the young Bull 1881 April 18 this is a fine day Robert Amos and his family and Christ Little and his family and Susan was here on a visit " 19 a fine day I am pruning Apple trees I went to Aberfoyle for the old Wagon paid $3 " 20 a very fine day but frost at night there is snow round the fences yet in some places it has ben very dry and cold all this month we have not plowed any yet the men is choreing round John has not wrought any for 2 weeks with a bile on his rump I am pruning trees George is sick with a sore throt we have 19 lambs " 21 a fine day the men comenced to Plough 22 this day is rather cold we went down to Moriston in the evening with some Butter and egs 23 this is a fine warm day but cold at night John and his wife and I went to Guelph I bought 14 apple trees 11 Baldwins and 4 Spys from Sunlay " 25 this is a fine warm day we planted 14 apple trees this is the first fine spring weather we have had this spring 1881 April 26 very fine weather had a shour last night we sowed nearly 5 bushels of Barley in the Orchard 3 acres we were at Mrs Hugh Cockburns Funerl she Died on the 24th " 27 this is a very fine day comenced to work in the Garden got it ploughed one of the pigs died �" 29 this day is rather cold John Sowed 5 acres of Barley in the flat field next A McKenzie we went to Moriston in the evening I bought a whip paid $1 for it " 30 this day is cold and frosty at night John sowed some Oats I went to Guelph with 12 bags of potatoes got 77 cents per 10 Bags and 80 cents for 2 and 3 bags of Apples got 40 cents bought a trunk for Annie paid $3.75 for it a basket 90 cents Buls ring 40 cts May 2 a fine day but cold and dry John sowed some Oats " 3 a fine day but cold the weather is very dry and cold there is very little growth yet John finished Sowing the Barley 16 Bus I finished pruning the apple trees 1881 May 4 this day is warm and dry we Went to Guelph fair with 3 fat Sheep I Sold the ram for 4 1/2 cents per lb he weighed 229 lb $10.30 2 ewes at 5 1/2 cents per lb weight 363 $19.96 bought 22.75 lb Salt at $4 1/2 per tun one Bushel timothy seed at $2.75 20 lb clover at 4 1/2 per B " 5 a fine day we sowed the spring wheat 9 Bushels 4 B of white Russian 5 Beardid I sowed salt on the Barley in the flats " 6 I finished Sowing the Salt on the Wheat " 7 this day is warm I went to Guelph with a load of Potatoes 8 bag for George and 4 for our own got 60 cents per B 3 bags of apples at 40 cents per bag " 9 Annie started off on the cars to go to California she went by the Great Western RR paid $5.65 for a through ticket " 10 I was Grafting apple trees " 12 John finished sowing the Oats 42 Bushels the weather is very warm and dry 14 John comenced to the peas sowed 5 1/2 Bushels this is a fine day some rain in the evening May 16 we had a fine shour on last evening thing is growing fine we got a letter from Annie �" 17 we finished sowing the Peas in the field at the creek we sowed 15 1/4 Bushels we bought and 5 Bushels of our own our own is very bad with bugs " 19 the weather is very dull the crops is growing very well the men is picking stones off the grass " 14 we sowed the carrots in the field and place " 21 I went to Guelph bought a pair of Springs for the Wagon Seat Armstrongs paid $2.40 a pair of specticales $1 a Bushel of Corn 70 cents a peck of potatoes the Beauty of heburn 30 cents " 20 a fine day I sowed plaster on the clover " 23 the weather is very warm we washed the sheep 27 " 25 I went up with the team to Frank Rassins with Duncans men there going to put a building " 26 the weather is very hott and dry we started to plant the potatoes 28 the weather is fine but dry we finished planting the potatoes I went to Guelph with 3 bags 1881 May 28 of Apples sold them for 50 cents per bags russets and 4 bags of potatoes at 50 cts per B bought 100 lb Oatmeal at $2.50 " 30 I was at the Council Meeting the men is hauling dung for the turnips " 31 finished shearing the sheep 27 with Georges 3 June 1 a very light shour last night " 2 a fine day but cool I went to Toronto with the other members of the Council as a deputation on the Credit Valey RR got a free ride and diner at the Rosin House " 4 a fine day I was at the Church and at a Meeting of the Insurance company in the afternoon " 5 the Sacaraments Sabath �" 7 it rained some in the forenoon " 8 a fine day I was round inspected the roads the men is ploughing " 9 this day is dull we were at Peter Littles Funeral 1881 June 11 I went to Guelph with 7 bags of Potatoes sold them for 30 cents per bag 1 bag of Apples for 60 cents bought 500 lb of plaster and 800 lb salt for the turnips " 14 a fine day I went to Guelph I bought a new Syth and Sneth $1.50 " 16 comenced to sow the turnips " 18 finished sowing the turnips 5 3/4 acres I went to Guelph with the wool sold 15 fleces 85 lb at 24 1/4 cents $20.61 we kept 9 fleces there was a fine rain this evening " 13 we had tereble storm of wind and dust in the afternoon a great deal of lightning and thunder but not much rain " 22 the weather is dry and cold frost in some places where it is low John Murreys new barn was raised today X " 21 I went down to Moriston and bought a new turnip scuffeler from Tom Ingram Paid $10 for it " 23 the weather is dull and Cold for the season " 25 we comenced to cut the Heay the weather has been cold all June frost this week in low places 1881 June 27 I went to Guelph with the Mower to get repaired got it bushed and other fixings it cost $5 I bought a new section grinder at Griffins Foundry paid $6 we had a fine rain it rained 4 or 5 hours �" 28 we had a great storm of wind and rain it was worse in some places nor here " 29 this is fine weather old Rodrick McDonald Died this morning he was a week ill " 30 we were at Rodrick McDonalds Funeral got 2 loads of hay in July 2 I went to Guelph with a load of Wheat and some Potatos 6 bags at 60 cents per Bag 24 B 30 lb spring wheat at $1.19 5 B 50 lb fall wheat at $1.20 one firkin butter at 16 cents per lb " 4 this day is very warm I was at the Council Meeting I sent a letter to Annie " 5 this day is very warm we went to Morriston in the evening " 6 this day is very hot we had Bob Robertson helping with the hay Wilson is sick he has not worked any this week we got in 8 loads of heay today we have 16 big loads in now Mrs & me was at Ann McDonalds Weding " 7 there is a fine rain today calm and not very heavy 8 this is a fine day we went up to see Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} folcks John is cutting hay 1881 July 9 this is a fine heay day John & Bob Robertson was setting up the potatoes in the forenoon hauled in 3 loads of heay in the afternoon " 10 this day is very warm it has been excessef hot for some days we had a shour in the evening " 11 a fine day John finished cutting the heay we got in 3 loads of hay John Willson comenced to Work he was off all last week and one day the week before " 12 a fine day Willson finished ploughing the Sumerfallow John comenced to scuffel the turnips " 13 this is a beautifull day we got in 4 loads of heay in the afternoon comenced to thin the turnips and harrowing the fallow �" 14 we got in all the hay 28 large loads some of it was very good and some of it poor finished scuffling the turnips " 15 the weather is very warm I was down at Georges setting up his potatoes 16 I was cutting thistles the rest is at the turnips 1881 July 19 the weather is rather cooler we cut the Barley in the Oarcherd it is a good crop this is Roarys Sale " 20 we comenced to cut the Wheat " 21 this day is warm I went to Guelph in the morning and bought a new steel barley fork paid $1.10 six fingers for a wooden barley fork paid 23 cents we hauled in 3 loads of barley out of the oarcherd " 22 a fine day cutting wheat in the afternoon " 23 John cutt the Barley in the flatt field " 25 hauled in some wheat and some Barley we had a light shour this morning " 26 we finished cutting the fall wheat it is a very good crop we had a small shour " 28 we finished hauling in the Barley 9 loads " 29 a fine day we finished hauling in the fall wheat 12 loads " 30 this day is very warm we was in Guelph with some Butter Aug 1 the men started to thin the turnips the second time I was a David Dicksons funeral " 3 we are working at the turnips the weather is very warm " 8 we thrashed some wheat and Barley in the afternoon 1881 August 10 we cutt the spring wheat it is a good crop �" 11 comenced to cut the oats we brock the leaver of the reaper I got it fixed at Littles shop " 12 we had a fine rain in the morning cutting oats in the afternoon " 13 a fine day the men comenced to pull the Peas we went to Guelph with 4 bags of apples got 75 cents for some and 40 for one " 15 cutting oats and some peas " 16 hauled in some spring wheat in the afternoon " 17 finished hauling in the spring wheat 7 loads " 18 I was at Watts thrashing the men is pulling peas " 19 we finished cutting the oats they have ben a very fair crop " 20 hauled in some peas " 22 hauled in some peas n the forenoon and pulling in the afternoon I was at the Council meting in the afternoon 23 hauled in Oats all day 8 loads 24 we have very dry weather the pasture is dryed up intirely we were hauling in Peas I was at the Funeral of Mrs Peter Hume in the afternoon 25 very warm hauling in Oats in the forenoon 1881 August 25 we were over at the Puslinch Lake along with the Gilchrists Clan at there Annual Picknick " 26 finished hauling in the Peas and Oats I was at the Seed Show at Aberfoyle in the afternoon and at a Meeting of Council " 27 the men comenced to plough for the fall wheat " 31 the weather is very warm and dry �Sept 1 this is an extreemly cloce warm day it is Suffocating about 4 Oclock it got very dark and a great storm of wind and rain it was a great deal wors in some Sections of the Country than here the lightning done a grate amount of damage in some places " 3 the weather is still very warm the men finished ploughing and harrowing back field for the fall wheat I went to Guelph with Some apples 4 bags got 50 cents per bag " 5 comenced to sow the fall wheat we got the best calf drowned in the spring yesterday afternoon it fell in and could not get up the water is very scarse 1881 Sept 6 this is terable hot dry weather there is a great many fires around we are clearing up a pease of land back at the creek got some fence burned John finished sowing the Wheat in the back field there is 15 acres sowed 5 acres of Fulty wheat 9 bushels " 7 John finished sowing the Wheat the little field out at the corner 1 1/2 acres we sowed 15 1/2 Bushels of Clawson 9 B Fulty 4 of Scott Wheat 28 1/2 I went to Guelph with Duncan he went away with the Cars to go to Manitoba Hel{en} Stewart went with him I was at Stones Sale of Stock " 8 we were at the annual Sale at the Modle farm the weather is very dry " 9 I was down at James Hoggs with James Scott to examin about the fire he got his Barn burned on Wednesday night he is insured in the Puslinch Companey " 10 I went to Guelph with a load of Barley sold it for 79 cents per B there was 38 B 46 lb $30.77 and 2 bags of apples got 50 cents per B " 12 we had a Meeting of the Directors of the Insurance Company the weather very warm 1881 Sept 14 we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 44 B 38 lb got 79 cents per B $35.35 I bought 1 1/2 Bushels of timothy paid $3.50 per B $5.25 bought a keeg of nails paid $2.75 and razor strap paid 85 cents paid Crist Littles note $14 " 15 this day is very windy we have had terable dry weather this harvest we have not had much rain all sumer there has ben a great amount of damage by fires through the Country it �comenced to rain in the evening I was sowing timothy seed back in the field bhind the Bush I sawed abou 8 acres " 16 this is a fine day we had a light shour last night John went to the Aberfoyle Mill with a grist of ten Bushels and fifty lb he did not get it home " 17 a fine day but dull it rained Some in the evening I went to the Aberfoyle Mill for the grist got 400 lb flour Robert Amos and Margaret and the Children came down " 19 this is very fine warm day I was away with John Iles letting jobs on the Roads we went over to the west side of the Township " 20 I was down to Moriston got Wilsons boots at Cuyins paid $2 I went C Littles Sale Johns Brother 1881 Sept 21 I was at a metting of the Directors of the Insurance Company to settle with James Hogg with regard to the Burning of his barn " 23 I was away in the afternoon letting some jobs on the Roads " 24 I went to Guelph with 15 B 55 lb of fall wheat sold it for $1.28 per Bushel $20.44 and 8 bags of fallen apples got 50 cents per bag I bought 4 gallons of Coal Oil paid 28 cents per Gallon " 26 I comenced to pull the Apples John is bad with a sore back he is not able to work 27 John is at Murrays thrashing and Willson is at James Niccols ploughing bee " 28 we are Clening up the new land " 29 I was at the Apples Willson is ploughing in the field at the creek John is at Murrays thrashing " 28 I bought a new Weigh Scales from Angus Stewart paid $26 30 comenced to take up the potatoes October 4 I went to Guelph with 5 barels of fall apples I sold to Parkinson for $1 per Barel �" 6 we went to Guelph to the Show then we went down to Aberfoyle to get tikets for the show 1881 October 7 a beautiful day this is the Pushlinch Show we were nearly all at it " 10 fine weather Andrew Elliot comenced to dig a weell down at the Barn the framers comenced to hew the timber for the sheep house " 12 it is dull and soft fine rain Elliot finished the weell it is 18 feet deep I paid him $18 for it " 13 this is the fast day for the Sacrament we were at the Church " 15 it rained very heavy in the morning on till 10 Oclock we went to the church " 16 a fine day the Sacrament Sabath " 17 John Iles and me went over to the 4 con to examin some jobs on the roads in the forenoon then went to the Meeting of Council in the afternoon John started away up with John Little " 8 I went out to Mrs Stewarts to measure her apples this day is shoury " 10 we finished takeing up the Potatoes the are a pretty fair crop " 20 this is the National thanksgiveing day John came home from moveing John Little up to Bells corners near Pratton the roads are bad up there 1881 October 18 this day is raw and cold day Flaws & Johnston put in a new pump in the weell the price of it is $9.50 payable in tamarack wood we are to geet 2 1/2 cents per foot 380 feet they repaired the old pump and put it in the weell in the garden I paid them $5 for it in cash I went down to Morriston with the brass kettles we had boiling Cider I 25 cents for each of them there was 2 " 20 Edward Wakefield and his men comenced to build the foundation for the sheep house �21 the Masons finished the foundation of the sheep house they were a day and half 2 masons and a labourer I went over to Spayeside to see about shingles I went up to Rockwood to get the yarn at the Woolen factory 50 lb paid $7.50 or 15 cent per lb " 22 went to Mrs Stewart we went to Guelph with Mrs Stewart we bought a Marble headstone for Duncan Stewart from Kennady & co for $45 it is a fine day " 26 Duncan came home from Manatoba he has been away since the 7th Sept " 25 I went to Spayeside for 9 squares of shingles paid $1.75 per square 1881 Oct 25 we raised the fraim of the sheep house a fine day " 26 a fine day we were thrashing today wheat and oats " 27 a very fine day we were thrashing peas Barley and Oats "28 John Comenced to harrow up the turnips a fine day we went down to Morriston with some Ducks 29 it is very wett this forenoon it rained all night and a good part ot the forenoon I went to Guelph in the afternoon John went up to Hains{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} Mill with 8 bags of Peas and 2 bags Oats to chopp " 31 a fine day John comenced pull the carrots and haul in the turnips I went over the 3rd con to McCormacks pond to examin job on the roads Nov 1 a fine day I was at Grants thrashing Wilson is not working this forenoon nor yesterday his Mother is very sick he went to Guelph today to meet his sister " 2 a fine day I went to Guelph fair I bought a 2 shear ram I paid $10 to Mr Robertson of Earn Township Robert Amos took him up to his place I had nothing but the Bugie " 3 this day is rather cooler it rained heavy last night James Wilson came down from Teeswater 1881 �Nov 4 this day is cold and windy we had a light shour of Snow in the morning it was all away by noon we finished hauling in the turnips 24 loads off 5 acres they were a very poor crop they were a compleet failure they got covered with a sort of lice then the frost killed them John went to Hainses Mill with a grist Wheat 4 bags " 5 we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 21 bags 48 Bushels 46 lb at 87 cents per B $42.59 John went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} for a Ram I Bought from D Robertson of Erin on the fair day I paid $10 he is a 2 sheare the morning was stormy and snowing but it chainged and rained heavy before noon it faired up in the afternoon " 7 a very fine day I went to Guelph with David {in margin "ram to ews"} Wilson to meet the train I bought 50 lb of Oatemeal I paid at the rate of $2.75 per 100 lb " 8 this is a very fine day warm the men is buissey ploughing I put the ram to the Ewes yesterday " 9 a fine day it rained heavy last night the men is ploughing " 10 cold we were cutting wood at J Murrays 1881 Nov 11 this day is rather cold the men is ploughing I cleaned up a load of Wheat for the market went to Aberfoyle in the evening Jane had a young Daughter yesterday " 12 this is a very wett day it rained all night and all forenoon I went to Aberfoyle to post a letter to California for Annie I sent some flannel in a parcel to Annie with a young Man that is going to San Francisco his name is Frank Coffie he went away on the 9th 15 there is some snow this Morning Wilson is scrapping at the sheep house I went to Guelph with a load Wheat 16 bags it weighed at home 34 Bushels 20 lb it weighed in Guelph at Pressants 34 B 15 lb got $1.29 $44.18 I bought a barrall of salt paid 90 cts " 16 John is diging post holes for the sheep yard I cleaned up some Oats & peas for to chopp " 17 this is a fine morning the men is ploughing I went to Toronto with a deputation to the Goverment in the interest of Col Higenbotham for the Regesterhip it rained in the afternoon it was very dark an night hard to get home �1881 Nov 18 a fine day but a little cold the men is ploughing I went up to Hains{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} Mill with 8 bags of chopp Oats & Peas " 19 this morning is stormey it is snowing in the forenoon we went down to Aberfoyle in the afternoon " 21 this is a fine day raw and cold the ground is covered with snow John went up to William Rudds Boar with the Sow " 22 a fine day but frosty the men is fixing about the Well I was fixing the fence at the sheep house " 23 a fine day the men is diging post holes near the new well " 24 this day is cold and frosty with high wind we are fixing about the sheep house and the well we had a prayer meeting in the afternoon " 25 this day is cold and stormy we went down Mrs Stewart to the Graveyard and to Gilfillians " 26 this is a fine day I went to Guelph with 7 bags of Appls got 80 cts per bag bought boots for the boys Roberts cost $2.60 Edwards $2.50 Marys $1.79 " 29 the weather is soft we got a letter from Annie about the parcel we sent to her and got stolen at Galt " 30 it a great thaw the roads are very bad we went to Guelph to get a Coffin for Mrs Wilson she Died last night at Johns 1881 December 1 this day is cold and windy Mrs Wilson was Burried today J Wilson went to Guelph for his Brother & Sister " 2 this day is milder I went to Aberfoyle to the Blacksmiths " 3 I went to Guelph with 6 bags of Apples sold them for 80 cts per bag bought a 100 lb of Oatemeal for $2.75 �" 5 this is a fine day I was at the Council meeting the last for the year got $40 for pay Peter McGibbon Died this Morning and Thomas Carter " 6 a fine day but raw and cold in the afternoon the roads are very bad I was at Thomas Carters funeral " 7 this is a very stormy morning snow shours then it got very cold and windy and hard frost we were at Peter McGibbons funeral " 8 a fine day very hard frost the roads are very rough we are taking in the straw stack to the Barn " 9 this day is very frosty but clear John went to Guelph with a load of tamarack wood for pumps to P Grant " 10 we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 38 B 55 lb sold it for $1.29 per B $50.20 " 12 this is a fine warm day it got soft and rained some in the afternoon the men is getting out ceader " 13 this day is very wett it rained nearly all day and last night the roads is very soft 1881 December 14 this is a fine day comenced to freze we killed 6 pigs of our own and 1 for George we killed Georges Cow we took her up to the Bush and killed her she got ruptured some time ago she would have died in the calving the weight of the pigs 198 X160 X160 X 210 X 210 15 this is a fine day but frosty we went to Guelph fat cattle show we took in a pig sold it for $7.75 per 100 lb its weight was 193 1/2 lb $15 a sheep skin got $1 "16 this is a fine day we cut some firewood with the Saw and some paveing blocks I went to Aberfoyle in the afternoon got some papers and a letter from Annie George went to Haines Mill for some flour and he took a Grist for us 5 bags 11 1/2 bushels home {blank space} lbs of flour " 17 I went to Guelph with 6 bags of Apples sold them for 80 cents per bag I bought a new cap at Russells paid $3.75 Edward was with me �" 20 we have had very fine weather lately clear and mild no appearance of any snow I was at D Gilchrists killings pigs J Wilson has left his time is up he has been one year and nine months " 21 a fine day it is thretning a storm from the east it rained in the evening 1881 December 24 John and me went to Guelph with a load of Potatoes 14 bags sold them for 96 cents and 4 bags of apples at 90 cents per bag " 26 this is a fine day this is nomination day I was nominated as Dep Reeve Nicoll was elected Reeve Little Glennie Rea as Councillors " 27 I went to Guelph for a can of dried figs that Brother John sent as a present from California it cost $1.5 to get it out of the Costume house 75 cent for Duty and 30 cents for filling out a paper it was shiped on the 12th of November from Galt " 28 this day is very soft it rained last night all night this is Mothers birth day she is 59 years the Family was all here that was in the locality Annie and Susan was not here Annie is in California and Susan is up at Bells corners up above Aurther " 29 a fine day but the roads are fearfull bad I went away down through Badinough to canviss " 30 there is a great change in the weather it is cold and frosty I went over to the locality near the lake and over to Crief the roads are rough " 31 this day is cold I went to Guelph For more information on Duncan MacFarlane, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � transcribed