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TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS, MANUFACTURING STATIONERS. {A maple leaf has been pressed on this page} {Printed Report of The Annual General Meeting of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Wellington 12th January, 1877.} {Financial Statement of THE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE COUNTY OF WELLINGTON. For the Year Ending 31st December, 1876.} {The Wellington Mutual Fire Insurance Company. BY-LAW No. 4} {Annual Report of the Wellington Mutual Insurance Company for 1875.} {Next several pages continuation of the Annual Report} {RATES OF POSTAGE; TERMS AND COURTS; BANK HOLIDAYS; TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES; LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1876} DIARY 1876. {Newspaper clippings dated Nov 1876} �January SATURDAY 1 1876 This is a very remarkable New Years morning foggy weather dark morning & almost like a light rain falling, and during the forenoon a close rain but very fine was falling, and during the whole day it was foggy & drizzling rain the water is running heavy over the dam, and reminds one more of the middle of April then this, we had a great many callers to day, as usual, on New Years day all our works are standing still January MONDAY 3 1876 Fine dry morning Yesterday Sun shining fine and almost like an April day. This morning was hard frost and the ground hard and solid, and the Dam covered with young and old scaiting. There has been plenty of water for the Mill for some weeks now. TUESDAY 4 Hard frost this morning at 7 a m the glass stood at 8º above Zero. Wm. Robertson began this morning to put on the felt on the Copper Still and to line it with boards WEDNESDAY 5 This is also a dry morning but not so hard frost as the day advanced it became milder, after dinner it began to rain. The water still holds out for 3 run of stones going to day and running over the Dam. About ½ past 2 it began to rain again & between 3 & 4 it rained heavy with snow flakes between, and later the water was running down the streets. Mr Mills of Hamilton was murdered by a Butcher yesterday, who was a tenant of his in arrears of rent January THURSDAY 6 1876 During the night it dried up, and the roads hard froze this morning, and flakes of snow blowing about but it is too cold for the snow to fall, 3 pair of stones going briskly in the water Mill. �The men working at the covering of the Boiler with felt, we had to make 2 wooden rings for top & Bottom, and wide enough to admit of room to introduce the staves between them and the felt (which was previously tied on round about with twine), and then kept in their place with wedges in a tempory manner untill ready for the iron hoops FRIDAY 7 This was a very pleasant morning, and very little frost, enough to make the roads hard and dry. And during the day the Sun shone out quite pleasant. William went up to London and then on to Chatham to see about corn, But found that they had not begun to shell it out as yet, the weather being too open for that SATURDAY 8 This morning was dry but not hard frost, but of any thing dark & dull in the forenoon a light rain came on for a little while, but not enough to drive the skaiters of the ice, But the latter part of the afternoon was quite wet and rained considerable. The copper still is about done the hoops having been put on this forenoon. No snow snow whatever to be seen any where. William came home to night without doing any thing January MONDAY 10 1876 Yesterday was a remarkably fine day for this time of the year it was quite mild when going to Church & the ground soft and muddy, and a few rolls of thunder were herd, in the afternoon the fine clear sunshine seased & foggy dark weather came on and at about Church time it rained heavy, and began to blow. There was quite a change this morning a very strong Westerly wind has been blowing all night and continues this morning and very cold, the Glass at 10º above Zero, during the whole day it blew hard and snowed at times, & the ground as hard as ever. A good deal of excitement about voting for the shop Licence By-Law which was lost by 264 majority, got the copper Still lining finished to day TUESDAY 11 This is another cold morning, a little snow has fallen during the night, but it is too cold for it to come down. The men are working at the staging round the new fermenting tuns. �WEDNESDAY 12 This is a cold morning very little wind, and very little snow on the ground. The frost is sharp, Thermometer 10º above Zero. Have just got information that Wm Alexander of Ellenburn died this morning at 10 a m January THURSDAY 13 1876 This is a pretty cold morning 12º above Zero cold N Westerly wind. Went out to Ellenburn twice to day and saw the corpse & saw very little change the upper part of the face all above the mouth reminds me very much of my late father. The Boiler makers began this morning, and at noon got an assistnant. After the peices were cut out for the Patches to be put on, we found the space for the water completly filled up and so hard that no water could get to it and in consiquence led to the burning and cracking of the plates, no less than 5 barrow fulls of scale and mud were taken out. FRIDAY 14 This is another cold morning, it is not blowing much. Went out to the Cemetery with Mrs R Thomson to point out the spot to dig the grave for Mr Alexander and make allowance for the place for the monument. The boiler makers will work late to night. They left about ½ past 10. SATURDAY 15 This is a very fine morning very moderately cold very little snow to be seen except on the sides of the roads, the middle is all bare. We have a bother with the Beer pump this morning breaking out at the angle of the branch where it was patched before January MONDAY 17 1876 Yesterday was quite a mild morning. At 9.30 the Thermometer stood at 37º and the atmosphere dull and heavy, and continued so till evening when it began to freeze. �Monday morning, a little snow has fallen during the night, but as the day advanced the mild weather & drizzling rain washed it all away. Was over early at the Rectifying house before the furnace was lighted. Mr Cuttler began to day to adjust all the Millstones, all having more or less got out of Ballance. Mrs A and I attended the Funeral of the late Wm Alexander Esq this afternoon it was largely attended TUESDAY 18 Another mild morning, and thick weather and after Breakfast it began to rain, and kept on all the forenoon more or less, and many teams came in with wheat and had to stand out in the rain till unloaded. The last of the new fermenting tuns are finished with pipes, spouts &c. & ready for use WEDNESDAY 19 This is a wet dull morning and after breakfast rained steady and may be said to have rained all the day more or less, and all the snow is now washed away. There must have been far more rain up the country than here, as the water is very high and comming down very thick and muddy. In the afternoon it got colder and began to freeze about dusk, and about 8 Oclock a heavy shower fell. William started for Toleda this afternoon. I am quite disconcerted about awful deficiency in the amount of spirit which has been lost this last ½ year, on account of the weighing system January THURSDAY 20 1876 This is a cold blustering morning the ground all covered with snow, and light showers of it now & then. FRIDAY 21 This is a cold windy morning, a little snow blowing about now & then. But it is too cold for the snow to fall regularly. The roads are very rough for driving the ruts being deep and hard. Cuttler got done with the stones this afternoon �SATURDAY 22 This has been quite a snowey morning, a good must have fallen through the night, but not enough for sleighing, however it continues to fall this forenoon. Snowing this afternoon also. helped to drape the Church this evening in mourning for the late Wm. Alexander, Elder Sabbath 23 Quite a change again this morning, the water dropping from the eves of the roofs and it was quite sloppy in going to Church and a little snow fell, but so little that it blew away before the wind. January MONDAY, 24 1876 This morning the ground is hard and the frozen crust on the snow will prevent it from being blown away, there is every appearance of more snow. No word from William since he left. Meeting to day of the Board of Directors, of Wellington Mutual Insurance Co. - Only a few flakes of snow fell. Am in trouble to day the Duties being overdue & not enough funds to meet them. There has been no thaw today. TUESDAY 25 Meeting of Millers Acociation in Toronto. This is a moderate morning. Thermometer 26º and a slight flurry of snow falling. The frost these last 2 nights has made the an impression on the water in the river. Had a Telegram from William dated Chicago 24th that he had bought corn and would leave tomorrow night, (that is to night). We have had a considerable shower of Snow this afternoon WEDNESDAY 26 This is a fine bright morning, the glass 22º, at 10 a m there was very little snow fell last night. The annual Meeting of the Wellington Mutual Insurance Co. for the Election of Directors, at 2 Oclock. �Mr Edward Thomas died at his recidence in Nassagaweya 71 a very respectable and deacent farmer, and have known him for many years January THURSDAY 27 1876 This is a very wet morning, it rained heavy during during the night and the streets are running with water, and it is very slippery and most difficult to walk about. William returned from Chicago about 4 a m this morning. It has been thawing all day and the gutters running as in Spring. Mr Guest called this afternoon FRIDAY 28 This is another wet morning. I started for Hamilton by the 9.30 am train and got down about 12, it rained during the most of the journey down and after I got into the City the weather made it very unpleasant and business very dull. The Brass pump arrived from Cincinnati to day SATURDAY 29 This is a cold Blustering morning, not much frost but the wind is strong, during the day we had a shower of snow. ___ In the afternoon the wind increased next to a gale almost from the N' East accompanied with snow and was very cold January MONDAY 31 1876 Yesterday was a fine clear day but cold at ½ past 9 a m the Glass stood at 17º above Zero. This morning is not quite so cold, and the wind more round to the South during the forenoon and afternoon, there was a fine bright sunshine and the roads runing with water where the sun shone. And the water flowing over the Dam in a copious stream reminding me of April or May. Mr David Torrance, President of the Bank of Montreal died this morning aged 71 years February TUESDAY 1 This is quite a wintry looking morning, it is snowing heavy but of any thing soft, and dull weather. �It still continues to snow heavy this afternoon. Have been drawing out the new pump road on full size on paper and on a board for the Blacksmiths. Trade is still very dull all over and a great many failures taking place both here & in the States WEDNESDAY 2 It blew very hard last night and cold and this morning there was a thick coat of snow and the glass stood at At ½ past 9 a m it was at Zero. This is the Monthly Fair Day. There was a very small attendance at this Fair the roads being drifted in certain localities may have hindered many of them. February THURSDAY 3 1876 It is not so cold this morning 6º above zero. Sleighing is pretty good now. William started this afternoon to Douglas for to attend a Sheriffs Sale of the effects in the Mill there, of flour, Wheat, Middlings &c of which William bought the whole lot and got it teamed down at 14¢ per 100 lbs. he returned about 12 Oclock FRIDAY 4 This is a fine day, and hardly so cold as yesterday. Old James McFarlane was buried to day at Rockwood, he having died near Eden villiage, aged 98 years 10 months. he was born in the year of the Irish Rebelion SATURDAY 5 This is another fine morning glass at 7 a m stood at 2º below Zero. Our fine carriage horse lately bought died this morning, he age was 5 years past February MONDAY 7 1876 Yesterday was a very mild fine day and the snow melting fast and very little frost in the evening. This morning is another very fine morning and the sun shining bright & warm �TUESDAY 8 This is another fine morning and the snow dissapearing pretty fast, the waggons have again to be used in the Town. Nat went down to Toronto by the 11 a m train WEDNESDAY 6 A good deal of snow has fallen during the past night and this morning it is still falling. A great fire in New York on Monday night, loss in goods & houses about $3,000,000. We took the correct measure of the Pump rod. A drizzling snow has been falling during the afternoon. David Stirton M.P. started for Ottawa this afternoon the Parliament opens tomorrow February THURSDAY 10 1876 This is a mild morning a little below freezing a considerable deal of sleet has fallen through the night and a crust was frozen over it this morning it has improved the sleighing. I wrote to Mrs McLean in Girvan to day Enclosing draft for £16,15.2 on the Bank of Scotland, London FRIDAY 11 This is a very wet morning, has been raining a great deal through the night and has done so most of the forenoon, and the roads are running full of water. I have not felt well to day was quite giddy after getting out of Bed & had to return to it & much inclined to vomit. took opening medicine which operated & now feel a good deal better this afternoon. SATURDAY 12 This is a fine clear morning but mild and the roads a little frozen. But as the day advances the water is running down the roads and the river is very high, lipping over the guard block on the far side of the top beam of the dam and equal to what it is in April, and is a �little up on the under side of the cross beam behind the grating at the entrance of the Mill race, and the water is very dark February MONDAY 14 1876 Yesterday was a very fine mild day, but very slippery walking in parts, towards night it began to harden. Early this morning a little after midnight it began to blow hard, with a good deal of thunder and lightning and then heavy showers of rain, and the water froze on the trees weighing them down considerably and during the forenoon the streets were much flooded and the river rising again, I never remember such a continuation of such mild weather TUESDAY 15 Midling hard frost last night, the ground and remaining snow is hard, but the river is still very high. The beer pump gave out to night WEDNESDAY 16 There was pretty hard frost last night, and the wind was strong during the night. I went down to Toronto by the 11 Oclock train, to get Startup the Coppersmith to come up February THURSDAY 17 1876 This is a moderate morning, the ground hard and dry, but as the day advanced it became colder and blowing, there is not enough of snow for sleighing. David Startup came up by the 10 Oclock train, and immediately began to prepare the copper pipe for the new Pump FRIDAY 18 This is a coldish morning, yet the day shone out very fine, but no thaw. We got on pretty well with the Pump to day and got up steam in the afternoon and after running a charge and a half the log on which the Pump was set burst from the Pressure of the depth of beer in the large tub & had to stop and put on clasps to keep it together. And which had the desired effect, but did not get done in time to run any more to night �SATURDAY 19 Rather sharp frost this morning, but as the day advanced it became much milder, clear and bright sunshine, yet no thaw whatever. We got fairly started again early this morning and going well. But as the pump throws up a considerable of beer above the Piston which is run into a pail, but as it is so often filled, and apt to be neglected, we had to put in a large tub with its bottom level with the bottom of the pump logs with a large Cock connecting the two, which when filled, we have only to shut off the supply from the fermenting tuns, and open the Cock when the pump draws up every drop of it. February MONDAY 21 1876 Fine day yesterday. This is a fine winter morning, glass 22º above Zero roads hard and dry. Rectifying House stopt for cleaning out the boiler, and the man from Ingles & Hunters put in all the thimbles in the tubes which had fallen out in consiquence of them having too much taper, which I got turned off he also caulked round the patches that were leaking. The coppersmith soldered the leak in the bottom of the still which is now tight. He also fixed cocks on the decending pipe of the worm to turn on the faints with the fusil oil on to the Rectifiers or Filters. We have got the fixings of the beer pump and pipes completed and all going well. It began to rain this evening and blow hard, and about 8 Oclock came on to snow. TUESDAY 22 This is a cold windy morning, with a fresh coat of frozen snow. The water in the river has fallen considerably yet we have plenty to drive the Mill. David Startup is about finished WEDNESDAY 23 This has been a very cold night, and this morning at 6 Oclock the Thermometer stood at 6º below Zero, and at 7 a m 2º below it has been blowing pretty hard all day, and the snow that fell during the night, has drifted more or less, and it is very cold getting about with the N. West wind blowing. I got Mr Gideon Hood as my security on my Bond for payment of Duties for the amt. on his part for $10,000. �David Startup, coppersmith went off by the 11 Oclock train. February THURSDAY 24 1876 This last night was much colder at 6 this morning the glass was 6º below, but at 7 a m it was 2º above Zero, and to day there is very little wind, and strange to say that where the Sun is heating on the sidewalks the snow is melted and slushey, there is little or no wind. The accounts from Ottawa descrbe in glowing terms the grand dress Ball, at the Governors Recidence. The day has been a pleasant mild day. Sent paper & letter to Illinois FRIDAY 25 {No entry} SATURDAY 26 This is a very cold morning, and during last night it blew hard, to day it is quite cold getting about. I did not feel well to day at all felt giddy in the morning & went only once of ncessity up town, having taken medicine. Towards night it came on to blow hard and the snow drifted very much. February MONDAY 28 1876 It blew hard & cold all day yesterday, and the snow kept falling for the most of the, We had an alarm of fire in the school room of St. Andrews Church, there was not much damage done. This morning was cold but got milder during the day. Meeting of Directors of Wellington Insurance Co. to day. It is snowing this evening and looks as if it were going to be heavy. �TUESDAY 29 This is a more moderate morning not so cold as yesterday, but the snow is very difficult to walk on, as it is dry and loose like sand. There has been more snow falling at times but it is not enough to bind the other But in places where it is drifted it is quite hard and carries a person quite easy. The Poultry Show opened to day and there are many more entries than last year. the snow is coming on again March WEDNESDAY 1 This was a sharp morning. But the day turned out fine. This being the Fair Day there was a large turn out of cattle and there was a number of buyers and the cattle went off quick March THURSDAY 2 1876 This is a fine winter morning bright and clear glass about 18º below Zero at 7 a m. But it continues cold on account of the North Wind. The sleighing is tolerable fair FRIDAY 3 This was a sharp morning 5º above Zero at 7 a m. This is our Fast day in our Church. Mr Wallace came up from Hamilton to day. Mr Peter Idington was also here. The Poultry show broke up at noon to day. Peter Idington here to day. William went up to Stratford about wheat SATURDAY 4 This was a very fine morning. �During the day there was a moderate thaw and the snow is wearing away on the much travelled roads. Peter Idington here to day again. William returned about 5 Oclock this morning. March MONDAY 6 1876 Yesterday was was a fine mild morning & dry, but in the afternoon it began to rain & continued for some time And in the evening it came on again with light showers. This is quite a mild morning, and the roads are very much washed from the rain during the night, that the sleighing will be altogether gone if this weather continues. TUESDAY 7 This was a wet morning, and raining more or less for most of the forenoon, and part of the afternoon. The river is rising fast and is nearly as high as the last flood some weeks ago, we opened the flood gates this afternoon. There is appearance of more rain. The roads are in a very bad state WEDNESDAY 8 Quite a change this morning, during the night It turned to hard frost, and instead of mire of considerable depth is now hard solid roads, and a cold frosty wind blowing. The water is for all that comming down very deep March THURSDAY 9 1876 This is a fine dry morning, frost throughout the night was middling hard and will be very trying on the young Wheat now without protection. The water in the river is much lower this morning FRIDAY 10 This is another very fine morning, hard frost last night, but the sun has great power in thawing the middle of the roads so as to soften the hard edges of the ruts and make it more easy on wheel carriages. We had to shut down the flood gates this morning so as to keep up the head on the Dam �SATURDAY 11 A moderate morning, and the roads getting softer. The water is keeping up pretty fair. The afternoon is cloudy, and it began to rain about ½ past 6 March MONDAY 13 1876 Yesterday morning was a rainey, and had been during the night, and continued more or less all day. This morning the ground was covered with Snow over 4 inches deep, and the wind continuing strong. This afternoon is becomming much colder and the wind which was Westerly is now becomming more Northerly and getting very cold, a little snow is blowing about. Revd Mr Tanner lectures in our Church to night TUESDAY 14 This is a tolerable sharp morning, rather too cold for snow last night. During the day the Sun shone out fine and and made the sidewalks smoke. Meeting of Presbytery in Chalmers Church. William started off to Hamilton, thence to Brantford WEDNESDAY 15 This is a fine clear morning, the glass much the same as yesterday 10º or 11º above Zero. The roads are very rough and hard March THURSDAY 16 1876 This is a very stormy morning, the wind has been blowing at a fearfull rate all night, it is accompanied with dry fine frozen particles of Snow and in thick clouds and driven with great forse against one's face, the cold is not at all severe only 23º above Zero at 10 a m. The wind still continues this afternoon strong from the East and the fine snow still falling. I wrote to J. Smith, Bridge of Allan by this afternoons Mail. William came home by the 6 Oclock train. �Mr Fouler had a grand examination in the Town Hall to night, it was cram full & a couple of hundred people in the old hall FRIDAY 17 This is of any thing a milder morning, and snowing a little, the is more from the West now. It became colder in the afternoon, and still snowing lightly SATURDAY 18 Sharp morning ½ past 10 am the glass stood at 5º above Zero, at 1.30 p m it was 10º above Zero. I have kept the house all day, being affected with headach last night and giddiness this morning March MONDAY 20 1876 Yesterday morning was pretty sharp, at 7 am glass stood at 5º above Zero, clear and calm weather. I went twice to Church & did not feel the worse of it. This morning chilly and raw, cold 22º at 10 a m inclined to snow or other change. I feel better this morning. About noon it began to snow and kept on quite heavy all the afternon, and evening and blowing from the East. TUESDAY 21 Wintry morning, and the fall of snow during the afternoon and during last night, has left a coating of snow generaly all over of from 6 to 8 inches deep. The day is turning out fine with a slight flurry of snow now and then WEDNESDAY 22 This is a fine morning, glass at 20º. I am going to try the sleighing this forenoon. James Dobbie is said to have died at his tea table last night, of heart disease. Mrs A and I went down to Fishers Mills to see Mr Idingtons family, and found them all well, the roads in Waterloo were considerably drifted up certain places, and sloping so as almost to tip the cutter over �March Thursday 23 1876 This is a fine morning, and as the day advances the sun is begining to melt the snow in the middle of the road. This afternoon the roads are getting quite soft and watery, and if it continues a day or two longer all the snow will be gone. I am glad I went to Waterloo yesterday for the roads in many places must be bare to day. Red. letter from John Smith, Bridge of Allan. FRIDAY 24 This is another fine morning and likely to thaw more to day. It has turned out a fine forenoon went out to the Model Farm and found the sleighing very bare in most places & unless more snow falls it will soon be all gone. Peter Idington & wife were here to day. The Court of Queens Bench is sitting just now precidud over by Judge Gainne SATURDAY 25 This is a very course morning with sleet and snow a good deal has fallen through the night, and the roads are now very slushey and dissagreeable. It has continued throughout the day much the same, with frequent showers of frozen rain, sometimes pretty heavy. The weather is so dull and dark that no Eclipse can be seen. Wrote to John Smith this afternoon by US mail March MONDAY 27 1876 Yesterday was a somewhat blustering day with light showers of snow. This is a dull blustering day, and bad getting about with either sleigh or waggon. Feek, began this morning about 9 Oclock left at 10 a.m. began again at 3 p m. Miss Isabella Alexander came this afternoon �TUESDAY 28 Pretty hard frost last night, the road are very hard and dry. Feek began at 7 a m, and worked till a little after 3 p m. About 1 Oclock it began to snow and continued to fall heavy all the afternoon and no appearance of it stopping. William, went to Paris & Brantford this morning. Wind from the N East. Recd. Telegram from William that he was stormstead at Brantford & could not be home to night WEDNESDAY 29 This is another snowey morning, and it is now very deep all over, wind from the N. East. William came home at noon to day. We are making arrangements to stop distilling tomorrow to enable us to put in the heating pipes in the smoke stalk to heat up the feeding water for the Boiler, and raise the grate bars 12 inches, so as to reduce the quantity of dead wood that accumulates and blackens in the fire box down on the bars. March THURSDAY 30 1876 This is a pleasant winter morning good sleighing, and good many teams in town, and we are hurrying out the firewood from the Rocks with a number of hired teams, for we cannot depend on it lasting long, for the frost is too mild to preserve it. Distillery standing to day, having been running on till about 4 Oclock this morning, having run since yesterday morning. We have been working late to night to complete what we think will be a saving of fuel & time in the distillery. Feek to about FRIDAY 31 This is a mild morning and thawing. I am rather dissapointed in finding this morning that our hard work all yesterday is not going to answer in the present way & am going to stop and replace the grate bars as they were. �After cooling down the furnace we lowered the grate bars to their old position and the draft was restored to its former strength. But the feed water passing through the coil of 2 inch pipes does not heat up the water to the heat I expected. I have got a bad cold from last nights late work. April SATURDAY 1 This is also a mild morning. But as a precaution I have made up my mind to remain in the house all day, having taken, Medicine April MONDAY 3 1876 This morning is soft but no rain, but the thaw is rappid and the roads quite slushey, and the water running rappid in the gutters. I feel a good deal better to day, but keep as much in the Office as I can. TUESDAY 4 This is another mild morning, and thawing fast WEDNESDAY 5 This is a dull morning. there has been a little frost last night, about 10 Oclock it began to snow pretty thick loose snow which melted as it fell, and then a little rainey sleet, making the streets slushey and unpleasant. There is a large attendance of Farmers and others in Town to day, this being the Easter Fair, and a greater number of fat cattle shown than I have seen before. Jeffry Lynch was in Toronto yesterday and spent an hour at Mr Wm. Higinbothams & found him worse requiring to be watched as he cuts up Handkerchifs &c into ribbons. We are without a fireman to day, having turned off Scott for dissobedience April THURSDAY 6 1876 This morning the ground was somewhat dry, but as soon as the Sun got fairly up the water began to run on the streets, and the snow that is still laying on the sides of the roads is getting very soft and melting fast away. The ice on the dam is quite whole yet but it must be brittle and very unsafe to cross on now. �Thos. Baxter of Wellington Square is reported to have been drowned this morning on his own farm. fine mild night Mrs A & I at Mrs Websters to Tea FRIDAY 7 Wet rainey and dull morning with frequent showers of sleet, and there seems to be a regular break up of the ice and the water in the Dam is rising. The Hamilton papers announce the sudden death of an old aquaintance of mine Mr Thomas Baxter of Wellington Square in examining a drain that run into a small creek had become giddy & fell in & got drowned he was 55 years of age. A dispatch from Ottawa says that the site for the New Post Office is fixed, and to be erected on the present site of the Wellington Hotel SATURDAY 8 It froze hard last night and the ground is quite dry and bearing up. The weather is fine and clear April MONDAY 10 1876 The weather was fine yesterday. This morning the ground is dry with the nights frost but as the day advances it is thawing fast TUESDAY 11 This is a fine mild morning and the water running down the road at a rappid rate and the water in the river rising. William went up to Stratford this evening on a tour among customers WEDNESDAY 12 This is a very dull dark morning, and must have been raining during the night. About 7 a m it began to rain very lightly and then more heavy during the forenoon there is very little snow to be seen on the sides of the roads now. I Had to hoist the flood gates as the water was getting over the fender log at the Northerly end of the aperon, the water is very dark and muddy. Had telegrams from Wm. from Stratford and Mitchel �April THURSDAY 13 1876 This is another dull misty morning, and its condensation producing a very fine rain. But during most of the forenoon the rain fell more freely. The Steam Mill Bridge is loaded with stones. In the afternoon rain came on again, and the water in the river continuing to rise, notwithstanding that the flood gates have been raised as far as they will open. And the ice is breaking up & going over. Wm. Telegraphed from Stratford that he will be home at 8 p m. We are only running the Mill with 1 run of stone from the water being so high and causes the water wheel to labour too much in backwater injuring the bucket boards. Higinbotham returned from Ottawa. William came home from above about same time. FRIDAY 14 This is Good Friday. It was so far fair, with the exception that the fog condenced into fine rain, and continued so throughout the forenoon. The water got very high and we had to raise the gate to the full height. We hear of no disausters as yet from the high floods, the most of the ice is of the Dam except a little on the edges. It began to be very cold towards evening. I went up to Goldie's dam, he was working at his flood gates, being affraid of them. SATURDAY 15 This was a dry morning, and the water no higher than late last night. The day is quite fine but yet not the warmth in the air we ought to have April MONDAY 17 1876 Yesterday was a very fine day. This is of any thing a chilly morning. But as the day advances it is getting better. �We had to shut down part of the flood gates this morning as the water was too low to run over the Dam shewing how rappidly the flood or spring fresshet dissapears now compared with former years when it lasted for much more than a week. TUESDAY 18 This is a fine morning, and the water in the river is still lower that the gates have to be further shut down. WEDNESDAY 19 This is a very fine sprin morning and the ground is drying up fast, and the flood gates are now altogether shut down close April THURSDAY 20 1876 This is a fine morning although, there was hard frost last night, and the ground was quite hard. This forenoon and part of the afternoon was fine but further on it became cold again. Went out the York Road to attend the funeral of a Son of Robert Paterson who died in Detroit day before yesterday of Tyfod Fever. William started for London this morning. We had a heavy shower of rain last night and it was very dark, some later it blew very hard FRIDAY 21 This is a very fine morning, and the roads drying up very fast. The driver of the chopping stones broke, one lug at each end SATURDAY 22 This was a fine mild morning, and looked like rain. But as the day advanced it became very pleasant and the Sun shone out fine. Willie Higinbotham came home from Hamilton at noon, Aut Agnes & the two boys from Fishers Mills, & Mary was brought from Toronto by her Father to night, so that they are all at home but Harry who is at Elora. William came home from London by the 5 Oclock train. �It began to rain about 5 oclock and then again at ½ past 6. I felt very giddy this afternoon and inclined to stagger in my walk May MONDAY 1 1876 Cold blustery day yesterday, with a shower of snow, but it was light and dry & blew away. It froze hard last night, and there was ice on the tub at the spring ½ an inch thick & over. This is a fine Bright morning but cold. The Masons have begun to build the foundation walls for the shop to be built for the owner of the ground James Mays being 25 feet 8 inches. Wm. Stewart and Petrie's are next being something like 40 feet some inches, then the frame stable which ground is feet frontage TUESDAY 2 This was a very fine morning, and very little frost. I got the Onions sown in the garden to day and also the hot beds with cabbage seed and cauliflour. I got the Bucket boards repiled and changed the position of the bearers between the teirs, and also the 1½ inch Oak planks in the same way. Mr Corby Junr., Distiller from Bellville was here this afternoon intending to stay over tomorrow WEDNESDAY 3 This is a most beautiful morning for the Monthly Fair. I see a great many, Reapers & Mowers being arranged for Sale. The Wellington Hotel Building was sold by Auction to day for $150.00. The verandah for $13.00. The stable which was a framed one and sheeted both inside and outside, for $40.00, and the ground to be cleared by a certain time. May THURSDAY 4 1876 This was a dry morning but not so warm as yesterday morning. The party who bought the Wellington stable is busey taking it down �FRIDAY 5 This is a cold wet morning and the wind from the East, it continued fair for the greater part of the forenoon, but came on agin in the afternoon. I sowed a bed of spinnage and also some Parsley this forenoon. The Auction of the furniture &c. is still going on to day and is likely to take all day tomorrow. It has been raining all the afternoon and continues still this evening ½ past 8. SATURDAY 6 This is a dull damp morning, it must have rained through the night, and likely to rain more ere long May MONDAY 8 1876 Sabbath was of any thing a damp day threatning rain in the forenoon, but the afternoon was dry. But I did not go to Church as I felt unwell, in the afternoon felt great headache and sent for Dr Herod. To day it was dry weather, I feel no worse and the head better, the Dr called again to day and required me to keep quiet for the next 24 hours at least and not go out. TUESDAY 9 This was a fine day WEDNESDAY 10 This is a very wet morning and heavy rain May THURSDAY 11 1876 This is a fine morning. I made arrangements this forenoon to meet John Chambers at the Quarry hole to build retaining wall. FRIDAY 12 This is a wet looking morning but no rain has fallen. It continued fair all day �SATURDAY 13 This is a fine morning, and as the day advanced it began to blow a stif Northern wind so that is was not so warm as some days ago. I was out at the Bridget farm with a Donald Cameron, with a view to let it May MONDAY 15 1876 Yesterday was a moderately fine day, but got dull in the afternoon. I went to Church in the forenoon. This morning it was dry but during the forenoon it began to rain, and continued on during the afternoon pretty heavy. The Wellington Hotel is about half demolished, they are getting on much faster in taking it away than was expected. TUESDAY 16 This is a dull wet morning, has been raining during the night, and lightly during the forenoon, but continues still very dull. William went down to Hamilton this forenoon, to attend meeting of Chilmans Creditors WEDNESDAY 17 A great deal of Thunder and lightning last night and this morning, and a great deal of rain, and it is causing great delay in putting in the crops. The land are now all socking wet May THURSDAY 18 1876 This has been a very fine day, and quite warm at times. I Have had some men repairing fence at, Back of cottage. William started for Ottawa this afternoon at 5 Oclock FRIDAY 19 This is a fine morning, and the trees and bushes have made great progress, and the leaves are about full out on the Birch trees and on the chessnuts also, and the grass is looking beautiful. �I have been drawing out a Plan of Mr Alexanders Cemetery Plot for Monument and where the graves are to be for they are not in their proper place. He having only bought a single lot on the day that his wife died as I was along with him and gave my opinion as to its selection & she was (Mrs Alexander) burried at a proper distance from the centre of that lot so as to admit of another grave beside her, as it was his intention to leave this country but having taken ill so soon after her and continuing to get worse, he ordered the other half to be bought and which is now 28 feet by 20 feet SATURDAY 20 This was a very wet morning, raining heavy till 9 Oclock and then turned very warm. Had a telegram from Wm. at Ottawa enquiring the amt. owing by Wm. Hall of Perth. I wrote him enclosing Guests letter May MONDAY 22 1876 Yesterday was a very warm day about 74º. This was a dull morning and looked like rain, but none fell. I did not feel well during the night and felt better about noon. Telegraphed to Wm. at Montreal, then Mr Stewart who replied at 5 p m. Only got a reply from Wm. at 8 p m TUESDAY 23 There was hard frost during the night and this morning a little ice on the tubs at the spring was about the thickness of a Penny peice. But the day is turning out fine and warm WEDNESDAY 24 This was a very fine morning, and moderate breese of wind cooled the air, there was no sporting with any more than one boat on the Dam a great many took advantage of the cheap fares to Toronto & London & Hamilton. I shut down both Mill and Distillery. Had a Telegram from William that he would leave Montreal to night at 10 Oclock �May THURSDAY 25 1876 This is another very fine morning, and all the trees almost in full leaf. Have been employing whitewashers to day to finish their work at the Priory. Made every endeavour to pay the duties on spirits but had not enough funds and paper to cover cheque, and have to wait for word from Toronto. William came home at ½ past 2 p m FRIDAY 26 This was another fine morning, and quite warm during the day. I have just read in the Scottish American of the death of Mr David Bryce Architect and R.S.A. aged 73, he died in Edinburgh at his own recidence 131 George Street. I have Known him since a boy, his father was a Mason, and kept a night drawing school, at which my father was first a pupil & afterwards an assistant, his Mother was often in our house in Leith Walk, and were great friends for many years. I visited him several times in 1861 when in Scotland SATURDAY 27 {No entry} {Duplicate page} {Duplicate page} May MONDAY 29 1876 There was very heavy shours of rain this morning but the ceased about 11 Oclock, but it cooled the Air a good deal, and in the afternoon it became quite chilly. They are getting on very well with the excavation of the old stable of the Wellington Hotel and a man is underfitting or building a 2 feet wall, and which has to be very carefully done, and have recomended 2½ feet thick in preference, the other stores west of them are up to, and the first joists are laid. The chessnut trees are in full blossom & and all the Apples & cherry trees. �I attended the Revision Committee in the Town Hall this evening. But as I was a day behind in entering my complaint they will consider by Friday night if it can be admitted TUESDAY 30 This is a cool morning, and there was frost on the sidewalks. The foundation of the New Wellington Hotel and the Masonic Hall is now dug out and likely to be finished tomorrow. This is a warm day about 80º in the glass. WEDNESDAY 31 This was another fine morning. The papers this morning announce a great Conflagration in in Quebec and 400 houses found to have been consumed, first report stated a 1000 houses destroyed, and the loss will not fall short of $800,000 June THURSDAY 1 1876 This is another fine morning. It is now confirmed that the Sulton of Turkey has been dethroned. I Went down to the Quarry and found that it will take Chambers another day to fill up the embankment. The masons have begun to build the Masonic Hall. The whole excavation is now taken out and the sides on Windham street protected. Met this night at Massie's to consult about a testemonial to be presented to Mr Jas. Gow, Collector, on his removal to Windsor, when a large sum was subscribed to day 2d June the list is now made up to $349.00 FRIDAY 2 This is a very warm morning and the heat about ½ past 10 was 85º. This is our Fast Day and there was a very fair attendance. In the evening I attended the Revision committee in the Town Council Room but being a day too late they could not take up my case. �I have a strong desire to go to Philadelphia to the Centennial to pick up some insight in many things I may see that may be of great use to me if I am spared SATURDAY 3 This is a dull morning, and rain began to fall about Breakfast time and continued heavy for a considerable time. And then in the afternoon another heavy shower so that the ground is well socked this season. {Newspaper clippings - handwritten on some - Nov 16 1876 and 30th Nov 1876} June MONDAY 5 1876 Yesterday was our Communion Sabbath and was very well attended notwithstanding the appearance of rain in the morning, but the day turned out fine. This is a fine morning we are planting posts on the side of the embankment at the Quarry, for a fence, instead of a stone wall to hold up the embankment as intended, but owing to the great quantity of water, was prevented from laying the foundation, and regret now that I did not pump out the water originally intended, which would have taken up less room & been more durable. TUESDAY 6 This is a very fine morning. We have the Photagrapher taking views of the Mill this morning, & other premises. 54 more cattle were shipped this morning from here, and the balance taken probably next week if can sell a car load at the Fair tomorrow WEDNESDAY 7 This is a fine morning, and every thing appears to be growing fast, the snowballs & Lelacks also. This is the Monthly fair day, a great many people are in Town & a good many cattle, but the demand was not very keen & the prices low & some would not accept the offers & took them home again. Mr James Gow took farewell of us to day as he leaves for Windsor tomorrow. �Reeve's who bought all Hoods cattle, is very much put about at the dullness of the market not being able to sell a car of them to day as he expected. He has also the handling of Gooderham's cattle, 700 yet on hand June THURSDAY 8 1876 This has also been a very fine day, and being dry weather and warm affects the quantity of water in the river, which is well tested with, 3 pair of stones night and day for the most of last week and this. We are only running 100 Bushels per day in the Distillery and that only untill the balance of the cattle is out. A considerable quantity of Indian Corn was sold to farmers yesterday for sowing for green feed. FRIDAY 9 This was a fine warm morning, but somewhat threatning rain. I went down to Hamilton by the 10 Oclock train and was prepared with my umberella in place of my walking stick, but it was not required as it cleared up before noon clear and warm. Trade is dull and very little doing. I made more enquiry about fares &c about the Centennial. I returned home by the last train SATURDAY 10 This morning was warmer than yesterday, but we had during the day a gentle breeze, and yet it was very warm. We are getting the quarry hole nearly filled up, and on Monday will put up some planking on the posts to retain the earth June MONDAY 12 1876 This is a very fine morning. It appears that there will be no cattle taken out of the stalls this evening for shipment tomorrow, as the markets are quite overstocked and prices very low �TUESDAY 13 The men got the fence at the quarry completed at noon to day or rather the middle of the afternoon. But I would like a little more earth put on to raise. Mr Donald Guthrie was nominated for member to night, for the House of Commons. WEDNESDAY 14 This has also been a very warm day, and the water is failing fast in the river. Massie went down to Montreal yesterday. Mr John Awood & wife started for England this, p.m. William went off to St. Catharines at 2 p.m. The coffins of both Mr & Mrs Alexander were removed to day, their heads to within 2 feet of the Monument & 2 feet 6 inches apart, she lies on the left side of him. Barrels of Spirits was shipped yesterday June THURSDAY 15 1876 This is a close morning and damp, and considerable rain must have fallen during the night, and has given every thing a refreshing appearance. George Booth of Toronto called this morning on his way to Windsor. The papers annonce the death of Judge Duggan in Toronto yesterday aged 64 years. I knew his father and his Brothers. It was very close warm sultry about the middle of the day, and after noon a ratling shower of Hail came on and soon turned into rain for a while, and shortly after that came on again when I was up in town and continued till about 6 Oclock & it was rather amusing to find one Counsilor and the cheif constable taking advantage of the only verandah's now left at Haddens & Days, in Windham street which elisited a good deal of fun FRIDAY 16 This has been a dull forenoon, and close & warm, But as the day advanced it became clearer. The Pump of Rectifying House lately started was out of order & in adjusting it they broke the screw of the lower end of the Brass piston rod yesterday & it is being repaired at Ingles & Hunters to day. Mr Chubb began the foundation of the new Wellington Hotel, and Emslie & Taylor are nearly ready for �the first teir of joists for the Masonic Hall. Recd. Telegram from William at Brantford will be home at 6, looks very much like rain SATURDAY 17 This is a dull morning, but about a ¼ to 9 it began to rain heavy and continued the most of the forenoon, and nearly all the afternoon, and very heavy at times, no mason work was done to day. June MONDAY 19 1876 This has been a close morning, and of any thing dull and like rain. The late rain has again raised the water in the River very considerably. A terrible fire broke out yesterday morning in St. John, Quebec and destroyed the principal part of the Town and over 3000 people left houseless, & the loss about one Million dollars. Nat went to Toronto this morning. The Sale of the last 2 acres of the Glebe lands of St. Andrews Church took place this afternoon it was divided into 9 lots and brought $1320.00. A smart little shower fell about 6 Oclock. TUESDAY 20 This is somewhat more cool WEDNESDAY 21 This has been a fine morning. We are cleaning out the boiler &c. in the Rectifying house and fixind the new Pump June THURSDAY 22 1876 This is a fine morning. I am making anxious enquiries about any one going to Philadelphia so as to have company. Saw Mr Alexr. Drysdale to day who is going there on his way home but he will not leave here till Mondaay week the 3d July. �Have got the pump finished in the Rectifing house this afternoon FRIDAY 23 This is another fine morning, but close and likely to be very warm SATURDAY 24 This was a fine cool pleasant morning, but as the day advanced it became very warm. Have been making enquirey for places to stay in when in N. York and Philadelphia June MONDAY 26 1876 {No entry} TUESDAY 27 This is a fine morning. I have made up my mind to start on my journey to N. York and thence to the Grand Centennial at Philadelphia and will leave here by the midday train. June 28th to July 31 inclusive - No Entries August TUESDAY 1 This is a fine warm morning, but yet reports are comming in for the failure of the Fall wheat from Rust during the late close damp weather. I was all through Mr James Morrison's new stone dwelling house which is nearly ready for the Painter. I also examined Mr Thos. Gowdy's new red Brick house which is large & roomey, and are now lathing it ready for the plasterer, both situate on Liverpool Street. The council are making great improvements on Liverpool Street cutting down the hill behind Mr Elliots and filling up opposite Walkers and Bells new houses. �WEDNESDAY 2 This is another very warm morning. And my Brother James D. Allan is busey loading up a Car with his furnitue to be landed at Goderich, thence to be conveyed by waggon to Bayfield, where he has now got a house erected on his own land ready for his family of Wife, 2 sons & 2 daughters, and intends leaving here tomorrow August THURSDAY 3 1876 This is also a fine morning and warm & dry. We all went up to the train at ½ past 9 to take farewell of James Allan and his family, who left at 9.45 for Goderich, the Car with all their furnature having started before them at 6 Oclock a m. I observe by this morning papers that Douglas & Bannermans saw mill near Georgetown was all Burnt up yesterday afternoon. August 4 to August 14 inclusive - No Entries TUESDAY 15 This is a very warm morning 80º by 9 oclock a.m. Peter Idington came up this afternoon. WEDNESDAY 16 This is not quite so warm this morning as yesterday, but still dry and warm. We are making preparations for starting the Steam Engine, and have been getting some new patent packing for the Piston rod August THURSDAY 17 1876 This is another dry morning, and no appearance of rain. There is reports of great fires in the woods in the Eastern provinces. We got the Engine a going this forenoon and began to smutt some wheat and after dinner all three runs were grinding �FRIDAY 18 This was also a warm morning, and during . Had Mr Robert Glendenning of Philadelphia & his daughter Mrs Noman to tea & a few friends to meet them. John C. Allan returned from Sullivan after viewing his land there SATURDAY 19 This morning was not quite so warm as yesterday morning, but as the day advanced it became quite warm. William went off to Kincardine by the 12.30 train. John McPherson has been busey these several days in replacing the broken lights of the Green=house with sound ones, and puttying up all defects, and painting the bars above the putty. Sherrif Grange died to night at 10 Oclock August MONDAY 21 1876 Yesterday was a cool morning, but the middle of the day got warm. But last night was quite cool and extra clothes were required on our Bed frost was seen early on the shingles. TUESDAY 22 This is a warm morning. I attended the Funeral of Sherrif Grange as Paulbearer at 3 Oclock this afternoon, the attendance was large, his age on the Coffin was 68 years WEDNESDAY 23 This is another fine morning August THURSDAY 24 1876 This is a dull morning and looks like rain. We intended to have started for King to visit the Revd. Mr Tawse family, but Mrs A. did not feel well enough to go to day. �The Unuion Pic'nic comes off this afternoon. After all parties were on the ground and the children busey at their sports and before they had time to get any refreshments It began to rain and drove them off, some went home others took shelter under Mr Guthrie's verandah, and went at it again after it got fair. I discharged Nat's Mortgage on the back of the Hill property to day FRIDAY 25 There has been rain during the night, and looks dark and gloomy yet. Wm. went down to Toronto by the 9 Oclock train Mrs A. & I go at 11 on our way to King, station. SATURDAY 26 Mr Robert Holt of Dundas died to day aged 76 years a native of Sussex England & settled in Dundas in 1834 and carried on Brewing ale for many years there of an excelent quality, and August MONDAY 28 1876 {No entry} TUESDAY 29 {No entry} WEDNESDAY 30 This has been another very warm day. Mrs Allan and I left Lake Couchichen 88 miles North of Toronto this morning at ½ past 9 and arrived in Toronto at ½ past 2 p.m August THURSDAY 31 1876 This is a very warm morning, and every thing very dry and the grass becoming quite Brown. At 2 Oclock the Thermometer stood at 86º �September FRIDAY 1 This is a dull morning, but much cooler than yesterday, a very fine shower fell during the night and looks as if we were going to have more. This is our Fast Day. A smart shower of rain fell this afternoon. SATURDAY 2 This was a dry morning. It {blank} September MONDAY 4 1876 This is a dull morning and looked like rain but the signs dissapear as the day advances. At 1.30 yesterday afternoon a fire broke out at the City of St. Hyacinthe at the West End, and fanned by a high North West wind, and before it was arrested 600 houses were destroyed, and the loss roughly estimated at $2,000,000. A large fire broke out in the Town of Seaforth this morning about 2 Oclock when property to the amount of between $80,000 and $100,000 was destroyed, Mr James Murphy among the rest, formerly of Guelph. TUESDAY 5 This is rather a cool morning. A fire broke out in Dunbar's or rather Lowell's swamp East of the Bridget farm and set fire to a couple of pannels of my fence which was soon put out, but I had to keep watch till late, for if the wind which was fortunately N. West had turned towards the N. East would have destroyed the Road (Boundry line of Town) which is founded with Brush and timber & covered with swamp earth and gravel, and would burn deep into the ground if once it catched in my meaadow WEDNESDAY 6 This also is a cool morning 45º, and no signs of rain as yet. This is the Monthly Fair Day. �The attendance to at the Fair is but small. There was a very few drops of rain fell on our way to the Prayer meeting September THURSDAY 7 1876 This morning looks dull, but yet no rain comes down FRIDAY 8 This morning looked very much like rain, but none fell. The Glue factory near Berlin was destroyed by fire last night. It was insured in the Waterloo Mutual for $4,000 & Wellington for $2,000 SATURDAY 9 This has been another dry morning, and still there is a strong appearance of rain. It continued dry the whole day September MONDAY 11 1876 We had a fine rain yesterday morning, which lasted till 11 Oclock when going to Church, but nothng more after that. The rain began slowly about 6 Oclock & appears likely to continue TUESDAY 12 This was a fine morning though a little dull yet it was a splended day, for the Guelph Caadonian Society, holding their first annual gathering, which was large, and all went off in splended style WEDNESDAY 13 This was a dull morning. Had some light rain but soon went off again September THURSDAY 14 1876 This morning is a little wet, and threatens to rain this forenoon �FRIDAY 15 This is a dullish morning and looks a good deal like rain, preparing to start toToronto. Got down to Toronto by noon, and had great trouble and exertion to fall in with Sir John A Macdonald, and after being at his house found that he had left at 11 and went off in the Northeren train, & would not be back untill Monday. The Offices in the New Custom House are now being occupied. The British American Assurance Cos new Office is far advanced and they are now building at the 3rd story, the workmanship & design is very splended SATURDAY 16 This is a very fine morning. My clerk Mr Alexr MacKenzie went off by the early train to New York thence to Philadelphia. Higinbotham wife & children, William do, {ditto} & Mr Thom went down to P. Idingtons at 3 p m & retd. ½ past 9. September MONDAY 18 1876 Yesterday was pleasant and cool. in In the afternoon it began to look rainey like, and began while in Church but not heavy, but heavier at night. This morning it was quite wet and continued till about 8 Oclock. It is determined now that Higinbotham and William will leave for Britian on Wednesday, if alls well. I went up to fergus to day at One Oclock to see Mr George Ferguson & got a Introductory letter to his Brother Robert in London, business is but very moderate in Fergus no wheat offered as yet and the River almost dry, lower than ever I saw it TUESDAY 19 This is a dull morning, & threatning rain there must have been some falling through the night. No rain fell and it cleared up very fine. Peter Idington & wife were here to day �WEDNESDAY 20 This is a fine morning, though dull and heavy looking. I missed the first train going to Hamilton but went by the ½ past 9 train to attend the Provincial Show held there this week. On my return home at night I was told of a fearfull accident that happened about 6 Oclock, that a heavy stone wall had fallen and killed one man named John Watt and injured another, they were masons, engaged at an inside wall next the Court yard September THURSDAY 21 1876 This is a dry morning, went up to see the building where the wall fell FRIDAY 22 This morning was a little wet. At 2 Oclock to day we took leave of Higinbotham & William who started for Liverpool & to sail on Wednesday the 27th. SATURDAY 23 This has been a wetish kind of a morning and cloudy looking, falling like a fine mist. James D Allan came down this evening from Bayfield to see his wife. September MONDAY 25 1876 Yesterday was somwhat of a dull day, yet no rain but only a kind of drizzle. This morning it is quite mild and soft, yet no rain. James D Allans wife is very low this morning and scarcely knows any one, she could hardly speek yesterday to be understood. It began to rain about 9 Oclock very heavy and continued after, ten and during the night. TUESDAY 26 This morning is fair, but shows great signs of heavy rain having fallen through the night WEDNESDAY 27 This is a cold dissagreable morning, it rained and blew hard a great part of the night. The day was cold and stormy. �The Mill was shut down to allow the men to attend the Funeral of James Allans wife at 3 Oclock it was well attended. September THURSDAY 28 1876 This is a dull morning FRIDAY 29 This is also a dull and coldish morning and the eves dropping as if there had been rain last night. Alexr. McKenzie returned home this evening by the 6 Oclock train SATURDAY 30 This was of any thing a cool morning. Yet it continued fair, and a great many people attended the market to day which was very large, probably with all kinds of supplies for the central Exhibition next week. We have hard times in the Priory without a servant, Phebe started off last night. October MONDAY 2 1876 This is a fine morning and likely to be a fine week for the Central Fair which begins tomorrow. We have drawn off all the water in the Mill Dam for the repairs of the gates, flume, &c, before the cold weather sets in. We are putting in another centre post for the gates of the outlet flume next the Steam Mill TUESDAY 3 This appears to be a fine morning Bright and pleasant for the show. A change in the weather has come about between 9 & 10 Oclock it became quite dull, and fine rain began to fall, George Corbet from Owens Sound, called this forenoon WEDNESDAY 4 This was a dullish morning but it cleared off during the forenoon, and seems to continue but it is yet chilly, a great many carriages of all descriptons fill the streets, fully as many as ever I have seen. Peter Idington wife, son & daughter here to day. �October THURSDAY 5 1876 This is a fine clear morning but the wind is chilly. But the day after all has turned out to be a fine dry day and the attendance at the Show very large said to be over 10,000 people. Upon examination we find that all the ceder joists over the flume in the Steam Mill and the Elm beams are quite rotten, and have begun to lift the floor to replace them with sound ones. FRIDAY 6 This was a wet morning, and had rained heavy during the night, the forenoon was tolerably dry but the afternoon was cold and wet. The Show breaks up at 2 Oclock, this afternoon is cold and dissagreable. My brother James & children started off by the 10 Oclock train for Bayfield Miss Hooper went with them SATURDAY 7 This is a wet cold morning, more in the way of showers of sleet, hail, and snow. And continued with a cold wind all day. We had notice by Telegram from Montreal this afternoon that the Sythia Steam Ship had arrived to day at Queenston, yesterday October MONDAY 9 1876 Yesterday was a chilly wintry kind of a day with frost enough during the night to make ice on the pools. This day is very wintry like with frequent showers of fine snow &c. Charles Davidson started with his daughter to Philadelphia at 2 Oclock. TUESDAY 10 This morning is also much the same as yesterday and through the day it was somewhat better, though the roofs were white. �Miller of Ingersoll got a sample of flour and was to make an offer tomorrow. Mr Alexr. Thomson of Thomson Birket & Bell of Hamilton is at present laying very ill with a Brain fever, a consultation of 3 Doctors was held to day, and thought the case very precarious. WEDNESDAY 11 This morning the roofs were not so much covered and the day has been fine clear and dry, yet a cold wind is blowing. No change in Thomsons case for the better October THURSDAY 12 1876 This is a cold raw morning, with cold wind. We are still working at the flume next the Water Wheel the plate beam on the top of the posts of the Breast above the Moat was completely rotten and not wishing to desturbb the posts nor the front planking this season pu cut off the old tennants and a portion of the worst of the posts, put in a new beam lower down where they were sounder, then removed the iron stay back to stone where we got a good hold to support the pressure of the water. FRIDAY 13 This is a very fine morning, and dry and bright. Thermometer 28º. The day has turned out remarkably fine, and looks as if it was going to be the beginning of the Indian Summer. SATURDAY 14 This is a wet morning with light rain, but it must have rained heavy during the night as the ground is very wet. The day has continued fair but windy and very cold and wintry like. Have begun to day to repair the Water Wheel. October MONDAY 16 1876 Very hard frost, Saturday night & yesterday morning the ice on the water Barrel in the Garden was over one inch thick, the day was dry windy & cold. �This morning is cold, 2º below freezing and still blowing cold from the North. People of the Town have begun to vote on the By-law for $30,000. Bot. of Horseman 25 coach screws 4 inch x ⅜ at $3.30 per 100. The death of young Cosset & Robertson near Philadelphia is announced this forenoon. TUESDAY 17 This has the appearance of a fine morning hardly any frost. I find that 2 whole quarters of the inside lining of the Water Wheel is completely gone & I propose to put a ½ inch bolt down through the shrouding with a nut on the inside. WEDNESDAY 18 This is beautiful morning, a little frost on the ground. The glass at 7 a m was 24º above zero. October THURSDAY 19 1876 This morning was not so cold, yet there was frost on the ground, but the day was beautifull, and a good deal of Barley brought to town. Wheat on account of the War like news has gone up 5 cents since yesterday. I attended the funeral of of young Robertson and Cosset. their graves were near together, it was the largest funeral I ever saw in this Town FRIDAY 20 This appears to be a fine morning, not quite so bright as yesterday morning, am hurrying to finish my only letter to my Son, this being the last Friday morning that we can send by the Allan line, and have great doubts, if it will reach England before, they leave. John Black a Mason, but laterly a farmer in Puslinch died this morning after a protracted illness, aged 78 years he acted as our foreman at the Building of the Court House here in 1842 & 3. SATURDAY 21 This was a warm morning, and there had been rain during the night, at 7 a m the glass was 48º and at 10 it was between 50º & 60º and as high as 70º went out for a short drive in the afternoon. �John Manderson died to day aged 70 years, originally a mason but laterly a farmer in the Paisley Block. October MONDAY 23 1876 Yesterday was a fine mild day, at 1 Oclock the glass stood at 65º. But to day it is very wet having rained very heavy all night, and seems to continue this forenoon also. There was no mason or outside carpenter work done to day, the afternoon chilly and raw & a little wet. Had news from England to day, a letter from Willie to his wife from Queenston and one from Higinbotham to his wife from Liverpool & all well. TUESDAY 24 This morning was dray, but it became showrey in the forenoon. This afternoon has been also showrey and chilly. WEDNESDAY 25 This has been a dissagreable day wet showry weather. Our old Millwright Johnson Gibson died at Brant this morning aged 58 years, 5 mos. he entered my fathers employ and has continued with ever since with the exception of a few months this summer. I had 3 newspapers from William, 1 from London of the 7th inst. & 2 from Edinburgh of the 9th Inst. October THURSDAY 26 1876 Chilly morning glass 34º, and a light shower of hailstones and snow. Have got the water wheel started to day and, now elevating Spring Wheat. Have been sadly detained in completing a quantity of flour that is sold, for a delay in getting Fall wheat forward from Detroit, but is now reported to be near at hand FRIDAY 27 This is a dull morning, with frost on the ground. �Have got a load of fall wheat from McDonald of Aberfoyle to enable us to finish a shipment that should have been sent of last week, and have the steam on again to finish it. Have also begun this morning to grind up the middlings as it is a loss of money to keep them on hand, and have plenty of water to drive the Mill. SATURDAY 28 A good deal of Snow has fallen through the night and on the level places measured 3½ inches deep, and likely to lay over to day as there is thaw nor frost of any consiquence. Saw P. Idington in Town to day October MONDAY 30 1876 Yesterday was a tolerably fine day, and the snow is melting away gradually. This is a mild morning and the snow is melting fast away. Have a Meeting of Directors of the Mutual Fire Insurance Co., to day. I am lifting the covering of the rain water Cisteren & going to Pump it all out as it has been spoiled by the kitchen dishwater running in to it TUESDAY 31 This is quite a mild morning and very foggy, almost enough to make a fine shower of rain. I had a letter from William, dated Glasgow 19th Octr. McLagan, had one from Nat. Working at the Cistern to day also November WEDNESDAY 1 This is a warm close foggy morning, with the Thermometer at 54º. This is our Monthly Fair day. We are grinding flour with 3 pair of stones with steam, and 2 pair on middlings with water November THURSDAY 2 1876 This is a very mild morning, but of any thing cloudy Went up to the train & met with Revd. K. McLennan whos son is about to enter the Bank of Commerce, here. �About 1 Oclock it began to rain, and continued more or less through the afternoon. All buisness was suspended to day FRIDAY 3 This is a cool raw day but no frost. They are hurrying on with the New Post office, and close up for the winter when the 2d story joists are laid, and that the walls are nearly ready for them. Sandy Glass, lost a fine little girl this afternoon one year and ten months old, of Hooping cough & deptheria. Alexr. Thomson Esqr. of Hamilton died at 8 Oclock of brain fever. SATURDAY 4 This morning there was a slight touch of frost on the side walks, but the forenoon was fine weather but damp in the afternoon. Had 1 load of coal to the Office. The Steamer passed father point at 4 a m this morning, the names of F.W. Stone & his 2 daughters & Mrs Webster are among the passengers November MONDAY 6 1876 Yesterday was a very fine day, attended funeral of Alexr. Glass child. This was a dull morning, but raw & damp, Glass at 40º. It began to rain about 10 Oclock, and continued with little intermission all the afternoon, at 8 Oclok it was very heavy. The Assizes began to day Justice Galt on the bench. Church Meeting to day at 2 Oclock TUESDAY 7 This is also a dull morning. �But as the day advanced it appeared more settled and kept dry. At 3 Oclock I attended the funeral of Mr Alexr. Thomson late of Hamilton to his last resting place in Guelph it was largely attended by no less than 56 gentlemen from Hamilton. Great doings to in the United States, for the Election of the New President, Tilden or Mays WEDNESDAY 8 This is another doubtful morning, no frost but a very few snow flakes fell this forenoon November THURSDAY 9 1876 This is of any thing a more promising morning yet by no means clear. Yet during the forenoon the Sun shone out pretty fair for a while. In the afternoon it again got cloudy & heavy. I had a visit from my old friend Mr James Gow of Windsor, for a short time FRIDAY 10 This is a dullish morning, yet it is dry, and there had been sufficient frost during the night to make ice on the tubs &c. ¼ of an inch thick, The Sun shone out in the forenoon. No proper dicision yet as to who has the majority as President, but the general opinion is that Tilden will be the man. Have got our Hall Stove rigged up to day and the Parlour one also SATURDAY 11 Fine morning. Have got the tin gutters in front of the verandah leading to the soft water cisterns. The gardner Busby & Bulger have been cleaning out all the short dung out of the hot Beds &c and top dressing the cow park with it and as soon as the parsnips are out of the ground will have no further need of Busby after the vines in the Grapery are wound round with straw ropes. The day has been fine, large market & have seldom seen so many fowls offered at this time of the year. The Assizes closed this afternoon �November MONDAY 13 1876 Sabbath morning the glass was about 28º or {say} 4º below freezing, the frost during the night must have been hard as the ice on the tubs in the garden was ½ inch thick and the Mill Dam was frozen over for the first time this season. This morning glass at 30º the ice on the dam gone, the ground is white, repairing the covering of the mill race at the old House and the stairs, also the wooden exaust pipe from the Engine is quite rotten in places, and caved in so as to interupt the escape of the steam. War News looks more eminent and exciting in Europe TUESDAY 14 This morning the glass was between 30º & 40º but gradually got colder, and in the afternoon became quite dull. Peter Idington in town & both of us called at Guthries & Mr Watt set Tuesday the 28th inst. for Meeting of Miss Worsleys Executors, at 12 Oclock. Some few flakes of snow fell. It is reported that Hon. John H. Cameron died at 3½ Oclock this afternoon, going in his 60th year WEDNESDAY 15 The ground was all white this morning with Snow but so light that, it mostly melted all away during the day. The Hon, John Hillyard Cameron was born at Beaucaire, Languedoc, France, in April 14th 1817 received part of his early Education KellKenny College, and came to Canada in 1825. The funeral is to take place on Friday at 3 Oclock. November THURSDAY 16 1876 This is a cold raw morning, though not freezing hard just now, yet it must have froze hard last night as the ice on the Barrel is over ½ inch thick. The day however was dry and chilly. �FRIDAY 17 This was a fine mild morning, and the day turned out a moderate day. We took a drive out to Helenburn and then to the Cemetery SATURDAY 18 This morning was milder than yesterday and continued so through the forenoon. The afternoon was dull and looked like rain, but only a few drops fell. We have been talking about our dear Son & Son=in=law likely to have left England to day. November MONDAY 20 1876 Yesterday was of any thing a wet day, a constant drizzle of fine rain or disolving mist. To day the weather is much the same, wet for the most of the time, the roads are getting very muddy now TUESDAY 21 This is also a soft morning, fine close rain like mist falling, and continued during the forenoon. The afternoon was much the same as the forenoon, with a fine drizzling rain was down at Mr Stones house, Mr Lemon called. John Stone is very ill & not able to speak, and is quite helpless & can take no food. WEDNESDAY 22 This has been a drizzling morning, yet not cold the glass about 35º. In the forenoon it continued to blow a little colder and slight flurries of snow fell, and towards the afternoon the cold increased. Have been taking up my Parsnips to day and the salery tomorrow November THURSDAY 23 1876 There has been a little frost during the night but enough to produce thin ice on the tubs out in the garden, but it is becoming milder again and dark and dull as if there was going to be a fall of snow. �I feel somewhat dissapointed in not getting a letter this week from William in England. But have hopes yet that one or other of us may hear from them before the end of the week. My daughter got a letter from her Husband to day from London dated the 10th Instant, stating that they were to sail on the 18th for home in the Steam Ship FRIDAY 24 There was a little ice on the water in the garden this morning, and white on the tops of the Celery and leeks, both of which are being taken up this morning. The day is clear and as the wind is from the North it is getting colder. I am also getting the double windows put in. Attended a Lecture by Professor Delaney on the Catacombs of Rome. SATURDAY 25 There was a light sheet of ice on the Dam this morning and the ground frozen, but as the day advanced it became mild and the side walks and roads slopy. Have been grinding with three pair of stones in the water Mill this morning but as the day advanced the water got short and had to take of one run. It has begun to Snow to night, but hope it may all melt yet and produce more water, both for the River and also for our soft water Cisterns which are empty November MONDAY 27 1876 There was about 2 inches deep of Snow on the ground yesterday morning & a part of it melted away where the Sun beat on it. But this morning other 2 inches have fallen, and still falling lightly this morning. But the Snow continued to fall heavier during the afternoon. Had a Telegram from a Mr Carpenter of Jolliett Illinois to meet him at the Royal Hetel. Mr John Stone, 2d son of Mr Fredk. Stone, died yesterday afternoon. Met with Mr Carpenter of Jolliett U.S. this evening �TUESDAY 28 Meeting of Miss Worsley Exectuors a 12 Oclock Balce. {Balance} to divide $408.28, Revd. E. Ebbs $99.05 & Miss Reeve $198.12 less our fees $12.00. This morning looks wintry like, more light snow falling and, the Dam all covered with ice and snow. I attended the funeral of Mr John Stone this afternoon at 2 Oclock. WEDNESDAY 29 This is a dull dark morning, with light showers of snow, but about the middle of the day it was quite pleasant weather Several Sleighs are seen driving about town November THURSDAY 30 1876 There was sharp frost this morning, the Snow is laying all over, and a few flakes fell this morning. The mail announces the arrival of the Parthia Steamer at New York yesterday. Had a Telegram from William that he would leave New York to night December FRIDAY 1 This is the coldest morning we have had this season at ½ past 6 a m the Thermometer stood at 5º above zero & no wind. It was quite cold the whole day. This being our Fast Day the yet the attendance was not large. The wind North West. William got home this evening at 6 Oclock quite well SATURDAY 2 This is not such a cold morning as yesterday the glass about 15º above zero, have been drawing off all the water of the distillery pipes, even at this early period of the Winter som of the cast iron elbows have burst. N. Higinbotham arrived this evening at 6 Oclock quite well with the exception of a black eye, he got from a heavy lurch of the Ship in a storm �December MONDAY 4 1876 Yesterday was a fine moderate winter day and the Churches were well attended. This morning at 7 the glass stood at 15º above zero, and during the day was milder. Have been confined to the House all day with a sore heel, having skined it with my Boot pressing on it where there was a hole in my sock. TUESDAY 5 This is a very moderate winter morning yet the frost has burst some of the elbows in the pipes WEDNESDAY 6 This morning has not been severe and as the Sun got stronger about the middle of the day, it softened the ridges on the roads. This being the Monthly Fair a good many people were in town December THURSDAY 7 1876 This was a moderate morning, and the ground bare FRIDAY 8 It froze pretty hard last night, and a little snow fell SATURDAY 9 This is a very stormy morning, and has been all night, the wind is very fearce, and the snow drifting very hard all day, the Thermometer about 10º above zero. It is by far the most stormy day we have had December MONDAY 11 1876 Yesterday the 10th the morning was calm and hardly a breath of wind, at 7. a.m the Thermometer stood at 5º below zero, the ground generally covered with snow several inches and enough in places to make tolerable sleighing, it snowed in the afternoon. To day the glass was 5º above zero at 7. a.m and what snow that fell during the night has made �TUESDAY 12 This morning was quite mild about 7 a m the glass stood about the Freezing point and milder as the day advanced, a good deal more snow fell during last night and has made tollerable sleighing. A great many cattle are comming into town this afternoon to be exhibited at the fat cattle show tomorrow, the days are very short just now having to light lamps at ¼ to 5 Some of the Workshops close at ½ past 4, and start about 8 in the morning. We are very dull now, the Distillery standing so long, and the Mill doing but very little, & only 4 hands working at work & the Pedler WEDNESDAY 13 This is a mild morning, the glass just about Freezing and no more. This being the Fat Cattle show day, a great number were shown as Prize Cattle and a great many ordinary cattle for sale, as well as a splended lot of fat Hogs & Sheep as well as a large lot of fat Poultry, it was thought to have been the largest show that has been yet, the weather was all that could have been wished for, and much of the Snow thawed away. Nat & William went down to Toronto to see the President of the Bank of Commerce. Wm returned to night but Nat remained over till tomorrow December THURSDAY 14 1876 This morning was much colder than yesterday and a cold wind blowing, and no such thing as thaw to day. Had a letter from John Smith of Bridge of Allan announcing the birth of a Son FRIDAY 15 This is a cold morning, with a little more snow having fallen during the night. During the forenoon the wind increased in coldness and after One O'clock, the wind increased to a furious snow storm and continued all the afternoon and evening, but during the night it blew still harder and the cold increased SATURDAY 16 This is a very cold stormy morning, and the glass at 8 a m stood below zero a little. The sleighing is but poor yet. It is rather a dull cheerless cold day, and all our works standing still, makes it more so. �December MONDAY 18 1876 Yesterday was another cold morning at 8 a m the glass stood at zero and during the day only got to 3º above zero. This morning it was also about zero but about the middle of the day 7º above there had been a considerable fall of Snow during the night which has made very good sleighing, which makes somewhat more stitr in Town. One of the Twins in my Brother John's family died this afternoon at ½ past 3 named Winstanley. TUESDAY 19 This is a stormy morning, but not so cold as yesterday morning. Thormometer stood at 13º above zero at 9 Oclock, it blew hard last night. It is nowing heavy this forenoon, and the wind from the West. X H.B. Gordon Architect of Toronto, called on the 21st WEDNESDAY 20 This morning at 7 a m Glass 2º below zero and the day was cold. F.W. Stone, N. Higenbotham, William and A. Mackenzie, went down to Toronto to day to see the President of the Bank of Commerce about the arrangement of my affairs, and were engaged over 3 hours. I attended the funeral of Johns child this afternoon and got my hands almost froze in driving. The Grave was dug according to order 7 feet deep. Nat and William returned to night by the 8 Oclock train December THURSDAY 21 1876 X This morning was more mild at 7 it was 10º above zero and more snow had fallen during the night, and the sleighing was splended, and a large Market to day of all kinds of Produce, hoggs especially the highest price $7.00. Recd. from Thomson & Jackson interest on Mrs McLeans Mortgage $20.00 (is not so much as last time) �FRIDAY 22 This was a moderate morning about 10º to 14 above zero, with a little more snow. There was again another large market this morning, the sleighing is very good. I desided to put on the fire in the Distillery on Tuesday next, to test the pipes &c. Our Sabbath school children's meeting to night was largely attended by both parents & strangers, & all went off exceedingly well. SATURDAY 23 This morning is also mild and snowing a very little, glass about 18º above zero. December MONDAY 25 1876 Yesterday at 8 a m the glass was at zero and calm. Christmas Day was a very fine morning the Thermometer stood at 10º above zero at 7 a m the sleighing was very good, calm & pleasant. TUESDAY 26 This was also a pleasant morning, and a large market. This afternoon according to notice given the principal part of my Creditors met in my Office, when the state of my affairs was laid before them. WEDNESDAY 27 This morning was also calm and pleasant the sleighing was improved by the light fall of snow through the night. Had a meeting of the Directors of the Wellington Mutual Fire Insurance Co. to day, there was a full meeting and a good deal of business done, and an Assessment of 6 per cent called ordered. We got notice that the Bank folks from Toronto are to be here tomorrow. December THURSDAY 28 1876 �This is a moderate morning. We have been informed that the President Mr. Wm McMaster and the Manager will not be here before ½ past one having had to go round by Hamilton, (he missed the train). When only Mr. Anderson came, & part of time Mr. Wm Smith also, Mr. Andw. Lemon, Mr. F.W. Stone John Idington, and Wm. & I sat the whole day talking over in what way the funds could be raised and the Works kept going Mr. Anderson taking part in the conversation and at the same time had in his pocket Insolvency papers that were signed in Toronto on the 27th. John Idington went on home by the 6 Oclock train FRIDAY 29 This is quite a stormy morning, blowing & drifting at a fearfull rate. The 11 Oclock train going East was far behind time & did not go past here till ¼ past 12, when Mr. Wm Smith, Manager of the Bank of Commerce handed me a document requiring me to hand over my Estate & effects as per Insolvment act of 1875. And the same to William in the afternoon. But not being a partner of mine not yet a Trader according to the Act, he will require to be treated differently. SATURDAY 30 This morning is moderately cold say about 20º with a little snow, & some had fallen during the night. We were all surprised to find this morning that The Engineers of the Grand Trunk Railway, throughout the whole line had struck work at 8.30 last night. The ductch mail as it is called uncoupled on the track here near the market, and a freight train with 12 cars of live Piggs left at the freight station with all the feed pipes dissconected & the water run off the boilers, some at Breslau Station & all over as far as Portland & Sarnia. December SUNDAY 31 1876 This was a fine morning 12º above zero plenty of snow for good sleighing, and the Churches well attended. Monday, 1st January 1877 This is a very fine morning. �William Dickson Esqr. of Galt Died this day aged 77 years & 6 months entered all in new Book Tuesday 2d Jany. 1877 Fine weather all day. Have been waiting all day expecting Mr John Idington down from Stratford to consult on matters of Insolvency. But towards the end of the afternoon I went up to Mr John Smith's Office and, signed the document of Assignment. Wednesday 3d Jany. 1877 At 7.a.m Thermometer 2º below zero and quite calm. This Being the Monthly Fair Day a great many people are in Town but, very few cattle that are fit for Beef Thursday 4th Jany. This morning was not so cold. William went to Stratford this afternoon Friday 5th Fine winter morning Glass at 7 am at 10º above zero, calm and fine sleighing. Peter Idington here and his Grandson Patrick Saturday 6th Jany. This was a milder morning and thawed a very little about the Middle of the day there was a good many teams in Town Sabbath 7th Jany. 1877 This was a fine day about 10º above at Church time �Monday 8th Jany. 1877 This was a fine moderate day and the sleighing improved again by a light fall of Snow, all busey laying all things in order so as to take an Inventory of them Tuesday 9th Jany. This is another moderate morning a little more snow has fallen during the night. Mrs Wm Scott Stewart was here & went to Waterloo by noon train Wednesday 10th Jany. This is a moderate morning, clear, and pleasant the frost during the night was about But at 10 a m it was 21º above zero Thursday 11th Jany. Was also moderate, this is my Birth Day. Towards night it began to blow & snow a little went up to the Station expecting to meet John Idington, who wired that he would come, but did not then, but came by the late train, and had an interview with the Banker & Lemon on Wm account. Dr. Hogg is not well this week Friday 12th was a very cold morning at 7 it was 11º below zero, and even up to 10 Oclock it was 5º below. The Annual Meeting of Directors of The Wellington Mutall at the Queen's we dined together & had the General Meeting for the Election of the new board of Directors upstairs, when all the old ones were re ellected, there was a much larger meeting of strangers than formerly Saturday 13th Jany. This is not so cold a morning 5º above zero but the wind from the North began to get up during the Day and the cold increased very much towards evening. I called on Dr. Hogg and found that th he was better to day than yesterday �Monday 15th Jany. Yesterday was a moderate day at 7 a m it was 10º above zero, but in the afternoon it got to be colder, a Mr Frazer, Preached for us yesterday (a student from Toronto). Dr. Hogg passed a bad night. And this morning was about the same temperature, and a change came on in the forenoon as if there was going to be a thaw or snow storm, when after 2 pm the wind sprung up from the N. West with a continuos fall of snow and cold going against the wind. Dr. Hogg no better to day, and spitting up Blood from the lungs Tuesday 16th Moderate morning 10º above zero at 7. a.m a good deal of snow fell last night and is laying still there being no wind to drift it, but the trains are very irregular in arriving For more information on David Allan, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David Allan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Guelph Civic Museum and Archives of the University of Guelph 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 South County, Guelph Township UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Cover of Diary}</p> <p>DAILY</p> <p>JOURNAL,</p> <p>1876.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed Calendar for 1876 and first 4 months of 1877.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DAILY</p> <p>JOURNAL</p> <p>FOR</p> <p>1876.</p> <p>TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS, MANUFACTURING STATIONERS.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{A leaf has been placed over this page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{This page provides typed written information with the following heading: The Annual General Meeting of the Company was held in the Queen's Hotel, Guelph, on the 12th January, 1877.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{This page provides typed written information with the following heading: THE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE COUNTY OF WELLINGTON</p> <p>For the Year Ending 31st December, 1876.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{This page provides typed written information with the following heading: The Wellington Mutual Fire Insurance Company. BY-LAW No. 4}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{This page provides typed written information with the following heading: Annual Report of the Wellington Mutual Insurance Company FOR 1875.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Continued - This page provides typed written information with the following heading: Annual Report of the Wellington Mutual Insurance Company FOR 1875.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{This page provides typed written information with the following heading: BALANCE SHEET OF LEDGER}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{This page provides typed written information with the following headings: RATES OF POSTAGE; TERMS AND COURTS; BANK HOLIDAYS; TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES; LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1876}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DIARY 1876.</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Newspaper cuttings dated Nov 1876}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY 1 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a very remarkable New Years morning foggy weather dark morning &amp; almost like a light rain falling, and during the forenoon a close rain but very fine was falling, and during the whole day it was foggy &amp; drizzling rain the water is running heavy over the dam, and reminds one more of the middle of April than this, we had a great many callers to day, as usual, on New Years day all our works are standing still</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>Fine day morning yesterday Sun shining fine and almost like an April day. This morning was hard frost and the ground hard and solid, and the Dam covered with young and old scaiting. There has been plenty of water for the Mill for some weeks now.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 4</span></h3> <p>Hard frost this morning at 7 a m the glass stood at 8º above zero. Wm. Robertson began this morning to put on the felt on the Copper Still and to line it with boards</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 5</span></h3> <p>This is also a dry morning but not so hard frost as the day advanced it became milder, after dinner it began to rain. The water still holds out for 3 run of stones going to day and running over the Dam. About ½ past 2 it began to rain again &amp; between 3 &amp; 4 it rained heavy with snow flakes between, and later the water was running down the streets. Mr {blank} Mills of Hamilton was murdered by a Butcher yesterday, who was a tenant of his in arrears of rent</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>During the night it dried up, and the roads hard froze this morning, and flakes of snow blowing about but it is too cold for the snow to fall, 3 pair of stones going briskly in the water Mill. The men working at the covering of the Boiler with felt, we had to make 2 wooden rings for top &amp; Bottom, and wide enough to admit of room to introduce the stanes between them and the felt (which was previously tied on round about with twine), and then kept in their place with wedges in a tempory manner untill ready for the iron hoops</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 7</span></h3> <p>This was a very pleasant morning, and very little frost, enough to make the roads hard and dry. And during the day the Sun shone out quite pleasant. William went up to London and then on to Chatham to see about corn, But found that they had not begun to shell it out as yet, the weather being too open for that</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8</span></h3> <p>This morning was dry but not hard frost, but of any thing dark &amp; dull in the forenoon a light rain came on for a little while, but not enough to drive the skaiters of the ice, But the latter part of the afternoon was quite wet and rained considerable. The copper still is about done the hoops having been put on this forenoon. No snow snow whatever to be seen any where. William came home to night without doing any thing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a remarkably fine day for this time of the year it was quite mild when going to Church &amp; the ground soft and muddy, and a few roles of thunder were herd, in the afternoon the fine clear sunshine seased &amp; foggy dark weather came on and at about church time it rained heavy, and began to blow. There was quite a change this morning a very strong Westerly wind has been blowing all night and continues this morning and very cold, the Glass at 10º above Zero, during the whole day it blew hard and snowed at times, &amp; the ground as hard as ever. A good deal of excitement about voting for the shop Licence By-Law which was lost by 264 majority, got the copper Still lining finished to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 11</span></h3> <p>This is another cold morning, a little snow has fallen during the night, but it is too cold for it to come down. The men are working at the staging round the new fermenting tuns.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 12</span></h3> <p>This is a cold morning very little wind, and very little snow on the ground. The frost is sharp, Thermometer 10º above Zero. Have just got information that Wm Alexander of Ellenburn died this morning at 10 a m</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a pretty cold morning 12º above Zero cold N Westerly wind. Went out to Ellenburn twice to day and saw the corpse &amp; saw very little change the upper part of the face all above the mouth reminds me very much of my late father. The Boiler makers began this morning, and at noon got an assistnant. After the peices were cut out for the Patches to be put on, we found the space for the water completly filled up and so hard that no water could get to it and in consiquence led to the burning and cracking of the plates, no less than 5 barrow fulls of scale and mud were taken out.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 14</span></h3> <p>This is another cold morning, it is not blowing much. Went out to the Cemetery with Mrs R Thomson to point out the spot to dig the grave for Mr Alexander and make allowance for the place for the monument. The boiler makers will work late to night. They left about ½ past 10.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 15</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning very moderately cold very little snow to be seen except on the sides of the roads, the middle is all bare. We have a bother with the Beer pump this morning breaking out at the angle of the branch where it was patched before</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was quite a mild morning. At 9.30 the Thermometer stood at 37º and the atmosphere dull and heavy, and continued so till evening when it began to freeze. Monday morning, a little snow has fallen during the night, but as the day advanced the mild weather &amp; drizzling rain washed it all away. Was over early at the Rectifying house before the furnace was lighted. Mr Cuttler began to day to adjust all the Millstones, all having more or less got out of Ballance. Mrs A and I attended the Funeral of the late Wm Alexander Esq this afternoon it was largely attended</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 18</span></h3> <p>Another mild morning, and thick weather and after Breakfast it began to rain, and kept on all the forenoon more or less, and many teams came in with wheat and had to stand out in the rain till unloaded. The last of the new fermenting tuns are finished with pipes, spouts &amp;c. &amp;c. ready for use</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 19</span></h3> <p>This is a wet dull morning and after breakfast rained steady and may be said to have rained all the day more or less, and all the snow is now washed away. There must have been far more rain up the country than here, as the water is very high and comming down very thick and muddy. In the afternoon it got colder and began to freeze about dusk, and about 8 Oclock a heavy shower fell. William started for Toleda this afternoon. I am quite disconcerted about awful deficiency in the amount of spirit which has been lost this last ½ year, on account of the weighing system</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a cold blustering morning the ground all covered with snow, and light showers of it now &amp; then.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 21</span></h3> <p>This is a cold windy morning, a little snow blowing about now &amp; then. But it is too cold for the snow to fall regularly. The roads are very rough for driving the ruts being deep and hard. Cuttler got done with the stones this afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 22</span></h3> <p>This has been quite a snowey morning, a good must have fallen through the night, but not enough for sleighing, however it continues to fall this forenoon. Snowing this afternoon also. helped to drape the Church this evening in mourning for the late Wm. Alexander, Elder</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sabbath 23 Quite a change again this morning, the water dropping from the eves of the roofs and it was quite sloppy in going to Church and a little snow fell, but so little that it blew away before the wind.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY, 24 1876</span></h3> <p>This morning the ground is hard and the frozen crust on the snow will prevent it from being blown away, there is every appearance of more snow. No word from William since he left. Meeting to day of the Board of Directors, of Wellington Mutual Insurance Co. Only a few flakes of snow fell. Am in trouble to day the Duties being overdue &amp; not enough funds to meet them. There has been no thaw today.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 25</span></h3> <p>Meeting of Millers Acociation in Toronto. This is a modeate morning. Thermometer 26º and a slight flurry of snow falling. The frost these last 2 nights has made the an impression on the water in the river. Had a Telegram from William dated Chicago 24th that he had bought corn and would leave tomorrow night, (that is to night). We have had a considerable shower of snow this afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 26</span></h3> <p>This is a fine bright morning, the glass 22º, at 10 a m there was very little snow fell last night. The annual Meeting of the Wellington Mutual Insurance Co. for the Election of Directors, at 2 oclock. Mr Edward Thomas died at his recidence in Nassagaweya 71 a very respectable and deacent farmer, and have known him for many years</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 27 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a very wet morning, it rained heavy during during the night and the streets are running with water, and it is very slippery and most difficult to walk about. William returned from Chicago about 4 a m this morning. It has been thawing all day and the gutters running as in Spring. Mr Guest called this afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 28</span></h3> <p>This is another wet morning. I started for Hamilton by the 9.30 am train and got down about 12, it rained during the most of the journey down and after I got into the City the weather made it very unpleasant and business very dull. The Brass pump arrived from Cincinnati to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 29</span></h3> <p>This is a cold Blustering morning, not much frost but the wind is strong, during the day we had a shower of snow. In the afternoon the wind increased next to a gale almost from the N' East accompanied with snow and was very cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 31 18976</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a fine clear day but cold at ½ past 9 a m the Glass stood at 17º above zero. This morning is not quite so cold, and the wind more round to the South during the forenoon and afternoon, there was a fine bright sunshine and the roads runing with water where the sun shone. And the water flowing over the Dam in a copious stream reminding me of April or May. Mr David Torrance, President of the Bank of Montreal died this morning aged 71 years</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 1</span></h3> <p>This is quite a wintry looking morning, it is snowing heavy but of any thing soft, and dull weather. It still continues to snow heavy this afternoon. Have been drawing out the new pump rod on full size on paper and on a board for the Blacksmiths. Trade is still very dull all over and a great many failures taking place both here &amp; in the States</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 2</span></h3> <p>It blew very hard last night and cold and this morning there was a thick coat of snow and the glass stood at {blank}. At ½ past 9 a m it was at zero. This is the Monthly Fair Day. There was a very small attendance at this Fair the roads being drifted in certain localities may have hindered many of them.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>It is not so cold this morning 6º above zero. Sleighing is pretty good now. William started this afternoon to Douglas for to attend a Sheriffs Sale of the effects in the Mill there, of flour, wheat, middlings &amp;c. of which William bought the whole lot and got it teamed down at 14¢ per 100 lbs. He returned about 12 Oclock</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 4</span></h3> <p>This is a fine day, and hardly so cold as yesterday. Old James McFarlane was buried to day at Rockwood, he having died near Eden villiage, aged 98 years 10 months, he was born in the year of the Irish Rebelion</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 5</span></h3> <p>This is another fine morning glass at 7 a m stood at 2º below zero. Our fine carriage horse lately bought died this morning, he age was 5 years past</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 7 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a very mild fine day and the snow melting fast and very little frost in the evening. This morning is another very fine morning and the sun shining bright &amp; warm</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 8</span></h3> <p>This is another fine morning and the snow dissapearing pretty fast, the waggons have again to be used in the Town. Nat went down to Toronto by the 11 a m train</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 6</span></h3> <p>A good deal of snow has fallen during the past night and this morning it is still falling. A great fire in New York on Monday night, loss in goods &amp; houses about $3,000,000. We took the correct measure of the Pump rod. A drizzling snow has been falling during the afternoon. David Stirton M.P. started for Ottawa this afternoon the Parliament opens tomorrow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a mild morning a little below freezing a considerable deal of sleet has fallen through the night and a crust was frozen over it this morning it has improved the sleighing. I wrote to Mrs McLean in Girvan to day Enclosing draft for $16,15.2 on the Bank of Scotland, London</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 11</span></h3> <p>This is a very wet morning, has been raining a great deal through the night and has done so most of the forenoon, and the roads are running full of water. I have not felt well to day was quite giddy after getting out of Bed &amp; had to return to it &amp; much inclined to vomit. took opening medicine which operated &amp; now feel a good deal better this afternoon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 12</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning but mild and the roads a little frozen. But as the day advances the water is running down the roads and the river is very high, lipping over the guard block on the far side of the top beam of the dam and equal to what it is in April, and is a little up on the under side of the cross beam behind the grating at the entrance of the Mill race, and the water is very dark</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 14 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a very fine mild day, but very slippery walking in parts, towards night it began to harden. Early this morning a little after midnight it began to blow hard, with a good deal of thunder and lightning and then heavy showers of rain, and the water froze on the trees weighing them down considerably and during the forenoon the streets were much flooded and the river rising again, I never remember such a continuation of such mild weather</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 15</span></h3> <p>Midling hard frost last night, the ground and remaining snow is hard, but the river is still very high. The beer pump gave out to night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 16</span></h3> <p>There was pretty hard frost last night, and the wind was strong during the night. I went down to Toronto by the 11 Oclock train, to get Startup the coppersmith to come up</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a moderate morning, the ground hard and dry, but as the day advanced it became colder and blowing, there is not enough of snow for sleighing. David Startup came up by the 10 Oclock train, and immediately began to prepare the copper pipe for the new Pump</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 18</span></h3> <p>This is a coldish morning, yet the day shone out very fine, but no thaw. We got on pretty well with the Pump to day and got up steam in the afternoon and after running a charge and a half the log on which the Pump was set burst from the Pressure of the depth of beer in the large tub &amp; had to stop and put on clasps to keep it together. And which had the desired effect, but did not get done in time to run any more to night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 19</span></h3> <p>Rather sharp frost this morning, but as the day advanced it became much milder, clear and bright sunshine, and no thaw whatever. We got fairly started again early this morning and going well. But as the pump throws up a considerable of beer above the Piston which is run into a pail, but as it is so often filled, and apt to be neglected, we had to put in a large tub with its bottom level with the bottom of the pump logs with a large cock connecting the two, which when filled, we have only to shut off the supply from the fermenting tuns, and open the cock when the pump draws up every drop of it.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 21 1876</span></h2> <p>Fine day yesterday. This is a fine winter morning, glass 22º above zero roads hard and dry. Rectifying House stopt for cleaning out the boiler, and the man from Ingles &amp; Hunters put in all the thimbles in the tubes which had fallen out in consiquence of them having too much taper, which I got turned off he also caulked round the patches that were leaking. The coppersmith soldered the leak in the bottom of the still which is now tight. He also fixed cocks on the decending pipe of the worm to turn on the faints with the fusil oil on to the Rectifieers or Filters. We have got the fixings of the beer pump and pipes completed and all going well. It began to rain this evening and blow hard, and about 8 Oclock came on to snow.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 22</span></h3> <p>This is a cold windy morning, with a fresh coat of frozen snow. The water in the river has fallen considerably yet we have plenty to drive the Mill. David Startup is about finished</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 23</span></h3> <p>This has been a very cold night, and this morning at 6 oclock the Thermometer stood at 6º below zero, and at 7 a m 2º below it has been blowing pretty hard all day, and the snow that fell during the night, has drifted more or less, and it is very cold getting about with the N. West wind blowing. I got Mr Gideon Hood as my security on my Bond for payment of Duties for the amt. on his part for $10,000. David Startup, coppersmith went off by the 11 Oclock train.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 24 1876</span></h2> <p>This last night was much colder at 6 this morning the glass was 6º below, but at 7 a m it was 2º above zero, and to day there is very little wind, and strange to say that where the Sun is heating on the sidewalks the snow is melted and slushey, there is little or no wind. The accounts from Ottawa describe in glowing terms the grand dress Ball, at the Governors Recidence. The day has been a pleasant mild day. Sent paper &amp; letter to Illinois</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 25</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 26</span></h3> <p>This is a very cold morning, and during last night it blew hard, to day it is quite cold getting about. I did not feel well to day at all felt giddy in the morning &amp; went only once of ncessity up town, having taken medicine. Towards night it came on to blow hard and the snow drifted very much.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 28 1876</span></h2> <p>It blew hard &amp; cold all day yesterday, and the snow kept falling for the most of the {blank}. We had an alarm of fire in the school room of St. Andrews Church, there was not much damage done. This morning was cold but got milder during the day. Meeting of Directors of Wellington Insurance Co. to day. It is snowing this evening and looks as if it were going to be heavy.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 29</span></h3> <p>This is a more moderate morning not so cold as yesterday, but the snow is very difficult to walk on, as it is dry and loose like sand. There has been more snow falling at times but it is not enough to bind the other But in places where it is drifted it is quite hard and carries a person quite easy. The Poultry Show opened to day and there are many more entries than last year. the snow is coming on again</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 1</span></h3> <p>This was a sharp morning. But the day turned out fine. This being the Fair Day there was a large turn out of cattle and there was a number of buyers and the cattle went off quick</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 2 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a fine winter morning bright and clear glass about 18º below zero at 7 a m. But it continues cold on account of the North Wind. The sleighing is tolerable fair</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 3</span></h3> <p>This was a sharp morning 5º above zero at 7 a m. This is our Fast day in our Church. Mr Wallace came up from Hamilton to day. Mr Peter Idington was also here. The Poultry show broke up at noon to day. Peter Idington here to day. William went up to Stratford about wheat</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 4</span></h3> <p>This was a very fine morning. During the day there was a moderate thaw and the snow is wearing away on the much travelled roads. Peter Idington here to day again. William returned about 5 Oclock this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was was a fine mild morning &amp; dry, but in the afternoon it began to rain &amp; continued for some time and in the evening it came on again with light showers. This is quite a mild morning, and the roads are very much washed from the rain during the night, that the sleighing will be altogether gone if this weather continues.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 7</span></h3> <p>This was a wet morning, and raining more or less for most of the forenoon, and part of the afternoon. The river is rising fast and is nearly as high as the last flood some weeks ago, we opened the flood gates this afternoon. There is appearance of more rain. The roads are in a very bad state</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 8</span></h3> <p>Quite a change this morning, during the night it turned to hard frost, and instead of mire of considerable depth is now hard solid roads, and a cold frosty wind blowing. The water is for all that comming down veery deep</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 9 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a fine dry morning, frost throughout the night was middling hard and will be very trying on the young wheat now without protection. The water in the river is much lower this morning</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 10</span></h3> <p>This is another very fine morning, hard frost last night, but the sun has great power in thawing the middle of the roads so as to soften the hard edges of the ruts and make it more easy on wheel carriages. We had to shut down the flood gates this morning so as to keep up the head on the Dam</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 11</span></h3> <p>A moderate morning, and the roads getting softer. The water is keeping up pretty fair. The afternoon is cloudy, and it began to rain about ½ past 6</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday morning was a rainey, and had been during the night, and continued more or less all day. This morning the ground was covered with snow over 4 inches deep, and the wind continuing strong. This afternoon is becomming much colder and the wind which was Westerly is now becomming more Northerly and getting very cold, a little snow is blowing about. Revd Mr Tanner lectures in our Church to night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 14</span></h3> <p>This is a tolerable sharp morning, rather too cold for snow last night. During the day the Sun shone out fine and and made the sidewalks smoke. Meeting of Presbytery in Chalmers Church. William started off to Hamilton, thence to Brantford</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 15</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning, the glass much the same as yesterday 10º or 11º above zero. The roads are very rough and hard</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 16 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a very stormy morning, the wind has been blowing at a fearful rate all night, it is accompanied with dry fine frozen particles of snow and in thick clouds and drives with great force against one's face, the cold is not all severe only 23º above zero at 10 a m. The wind still continues this afternoon strong from the East and the fine snow still falling. I wrote to J. Smith, Bridge of Allan by this afternoons mail. William came home by the 6 Oclock train. Mr Fouler had a grand examination in the Town Hall to night, it was cram full &amp; a couple of hundred people in the old hall</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 17</span></h3> <p>This is of any thing a milder morning, and snowing a little, the is more from the West now. It became colder in the afternoon, and still snowing lightly</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 18</span></h3> <p>Sharp morning ½ past 10 am the glass stood at 5º above zero, at 1.30 p m it was 10º above zero. I have kept the house all day, being affected with headach last night and giddiness this morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday morning was pretty sharp, at 7 am glass stood at 5º above zero, clear and calm weather. I went twice to Church &amp; did not feel the worse of it. This morning chilly and raw, cold 22º at 10 a m inclined to snow or other change. I feel better this morning. About noon it began to snow and kept on quite heavy all the afternon, and evening and blowing from the East.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 21</span></h3> <p>Wintry morning, and the fall of snow during the afternoon and during last night, has left a coating of snow generaly all over of from 6 to 8 inches deep. The day is turning out fine with a slight flurry of snow now and then</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 22</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, glass at 20º. I am going to try the sleighing this forenoon. James Dobbie is said to have died at his tea table last night, of heart disease. Mrs A and I went down to Fishers Mills to see Mr Idingtons family, and found them all well, the roads in Waterloo were considerably drifted up certain places, and sloping so as almost to tip the cutter over</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March Thursday 23 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning, and as the day advances the sun is begining to melt the snow in the middle of the road. This afternoon the roads are getting quite soft and watery, and if it continues a day or two longer all the snow will be gone. I am glad I went to Waterloo yesterday for the roads in many places must be bare to day. Recd. letter from John Smith, Bridge of Allan.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 24</span></h3> <p>This is another fine morning and likely to thaw more to day. It has turned out a fine forenoon went out to the Model Farm and found the sleighing very bare in most places &amp; unless more snow falls it will soon be all gone. Peter Idington &amp; wife were here to day. The Court of Queens Bench is sitting just now precideed over by Judge Gainne</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 25</span></h3> <p>This is a very coarse morning with sleet and snow a good deal has fallen through the night, and the roads are now very slushey and dissagreeable. It has continued throughout the day much the same, with frequent showers of frozen rain, sometimes pretty heavy. The weather is so dull and dark that no Eclipse can be seen. Wrote to John Smith this afternoon by US mail</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 27 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a somewhat blustering day with light showers of snow. This is a dull blustering day, and bad getting about with either sleigh or waggon. Feek, began this morning about 9 Oclock left at 10 a.m. began again at 3 p m. Miss Isabella Alexander came this afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 28</span></h3> <p>Pretty hard frost last night, the road are very hard and dry. Feek began at 7 a m, and worked till a little after 3 p m. About 1 Oclock it began to snow and continued to fall heavy all the afternoon and no appearance of it stopping. William, went to Paris &amp; Brantford this morning. Wind from the N East. Recd. Telegram from William that he was stormstead at Brantford &amp; could not be home to night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 29</span></h3> <p>This is another snowey morning, and it is now very deep all over, wind from the N. East. William came home at noon to day. We are making arrangements to stop distilling tomorrow to enable us to put in the heating pipes in the smoke stalk to heat up the feeding water for the Boiler, and raise the grate bars 12 inches, so as to reduce the quantity of dead wood that accumulates and blackens in the fire box down on the bars.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 30 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a pleasant winter morning good sleighing, and good many teams in town, and we are hurrying out the firewood from the Rocks with a number of hired teams, for we cannot depend on it lasting long, for the frost is too mild to preserve it. Distillery standing to day, having been running on till about 4 Oclock this morning, having run since yesterday morning. We have been working late to night to complete what we think will be a saving of fuel &amp; time in the distillery. Feek to about</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 31</span></h3> <p>This is a mild morning and thawing. I am rather dissapointed in finding this morning that our hard work all yesterday is not going to answer in the present way &amp; am going to stop and replace the grate bars as they were. After cooling down the furnace we lowered the grate bars to their old position and the draft was restored to its former strength. But the feed water passing through the coil of 2 inch pipes does not heat up the water to the heat I expected. I have got a bad cold from last nights late work.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 1</span></h3> <p>This is also a mild morning. But as a precaution I have made up my mind to remain in the house all day, having taken, medicine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>This morning is soft but no rain, but the thaw is rappid and the roads quite slushey, and the water running rappid in the gutters. I feel a good deal better to day, but keep as much in the Office as I can.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 4</span></h3> <p>This is another mild morning, and thawing fast</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 5</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning. there has been a little frost last night, about 10 Oclock it began to snow pretty thick loose snow which melted as it fell, and then a little rainey sleet, making the streets slushey and unpleasant. There is a large attendance of Farmers and others in Town to day, this being the Easter Fair, and a greater number of fat cattle shown than I have seen before. Jeffry Lynch was in Toronto yesterday and spent an hour at Mr Wm. Higinbothams &amp; found him more requiring to be watched as he cuts up Handkerchifs &amp;c. into ribbons. We are without a fireman to day, having turned off Scott for dissobedience</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>This morning the ground was somewhat dry, but as soon as the Sun got fairly up the water began to run on the streets, and the snow that is still laying on the sides of the roads is getting very soft and melting fast away. The ice on the dam is quite whole yet but it must be brittle and very unsafe to cross on now. Thos. Baxter of Wellington Square is reported to have been drowned this morning on his own farm. fine mild night Mrs A &amp; I at Mrs Websters to Tea</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 7</span></h3> <p>Wet rainey and dull morning with frequent showers of sleet, and there seems to be a regular break up of the ice and the water in the Dam is rising. The Hamilton papers announce the sudden death of an old aquaintance of mine Mr Thomas Baxter of Wellington Square in examining a drain that run into a small creek had become giddy &amp; fell in &amp; got drowned he was 55 years of age. A dispatch from Ottawa says that the site for the New Post Office is fixed, and to be erected on the present site of the Wellington Hotel</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8</span></h3> <p>It froze hard last night and the ground is quite dry and bearing up. The weather is fine and clear</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>The weather was fine yesterday. This morning the ground is dry with the nights frost but as the day advances it is thawing fast</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 11</span></h3> <p>This is a fine mild morning and the water running down the road at a rappid rate and the water in the river rising. William went up to Stratford this evening on a tour among customers</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 12</span></h3> <p>This is a very dull dark morning, and must have been raining during the night. About 7 a m it began to rain very lightly and then more heavy during the forenoon there is very little snow to be seen on the sides of the roads now. I Had to hoist the flood gates as the water was getting over the fender log at the Northerly end of the aperon, the water is very dark and muddy. Had telegrams from Wm. from Stratford and Mitchel</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>This is another dull misty morning, and its condensation producing a very fine rain. But during most of the forenoon the rain fell more freely. The steam Mill Bridge is loaded with stones. In the afternoon rain came on again, and the water in the river continuing to rise, notwithstanding that the flood gates have been raised as far as they will open. And the ice is breaking up &amp; going over. Wm. Telegraphed from Stratford that he will be home at 8 p m. We are only running the Mill with 1 run of stone from the water being so high and causes the water wheel to labour too much in backwater injuring the bucket boards. Higinbotham returned from Ottawa. William came home from above about same time.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 14</span></h3> <p>This is Good Friday. It was so far fair, with the exception that the fog condenced into fine rain, and continued so throughout the forenoon. The water got very high and we had to raise the gate to the full height. We hear of no disausters as yet from the high floods, the most of the ice is of the Dam except a little on the edges. It began to be very cold towards evening. I went up to Goldie's dam, he was working at his flood gates, being affraid of them.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 15</span></h3> <p>This was a dry morning, and the water no higher than late last night. The day is quite fine but yet not the warmth in the air we ought to have</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a very fine day. This is of any thing a chilly morning. But as the day advances it is getting better. We had to shut down part of the flood gates this morning as the water was too low to run over the Dam shewing how rappidly the flood or spring fresshet dissapears now compared with former years when it lasted for much more than a week.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 18</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, and the water in the river is still lower that the gates have to be farther shut down.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 19</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning and the ground is drying up fast, and the flood gates are now altogether shut down close</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning although, there was hard frost last night, and the ground was quite hard. This forenoon and part of the afternoon was fine but farther on it became cold again. Went out the York Road to attend the funeral of a Son of Robert Paterson who died in Detroit day bebore yesterday of Tyfod Fever. William started for London this morning. We had a heavy shower of rain last night and it was very dark, some later it blew very hard</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 21</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, and the roads drying up very fast. The driver of the chopping stones broke, one lug at each end</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 22</span></h3> <p>This was a fine mild morning, and looked like rain. But as the day advanced it became very pleasant and the Sun shone out fine. Willie Higinbotham came home from Hamilton at noon, Aut Agnes &amp; the two boys from Fishers Mills, &amp; Mary was brought from Toronto by her Father to night, so that they are all at home but Harry who is at Elora. William came home from London by the 5 Oclock train. It began to rain about 5 oclock and then again at ½ past 6. I felt very giddy this afternoon and inclined to stagger in my walk</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 1 1876</span></h2> <p>Cold blustery day yesterday, with a shower of snow, but it was light and dry &amp; blew away. It froze hard last night, and there was ice on the tub at the spring ½ an inch thick &amp; over. This is a fine Bright morning but cold. The Masons have begun to build the foundation walls for the shop to be built for the owner of the ground James Mays being 25 feet 8 inches. Wm. Stewart and Petrie's are next being something like 40 feet some inches, then the frame stable which ground is {blank} feet {blank} frontage</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 2</span></h3> <p>This was a very fine morning, and very little frost. I got the Onions sown in the garden to day and also the hot beds with cabbage seed and cauliflour. I got the Bucket boards repiled and changed the position of the bearers between the teirs, and also the 1½ inch Oak planks in the same way. Mr Corby Junr., Distiller from Bellville was here this afternoon intending to stay over tomorrow</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 3</span></h3> <p>This is a most beautiful morning for the Monthly Fair. I see a great many, Reapers &amp; Mowers being arranged for Sale. The Wellington Hotel Building was sold by Auction to day for $150.00. The verandah for $13.00. The stable which was a framed one and sheeted both inside and outside, for $40.00, and the ground to be cleared by a certain time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 4 1876</span></h2> <p>This was a dry morning but not so warm as yesterday morning. The party who bought the Wellington stable is busey taking it down</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 5</span></h3> <p>This is a cold wet morning and the wind from the East, it continued fair for the greater part of the forenoon, but came on agin in the afternoon. I sowed a bed of spinnage and also some Parsley this forenoon. The Auction of the furniture &amp;c. is still going on to day and is likely to take all day tomorrow. It has been raining all the afternoon and continues still this evening ½ past 8.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 6</span></h3> <p>This is a dull damp morning, it must have rained through the night, and likely to rain more ere long</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 8 1876</span></h2> <p>Sabbath was of any thing a damp day threatning rain in the forenoon, but the afternoon was dry. But I did not go to Church as I felt unwell, in the afternoon felt great headache and sent for Dr Herod. To day it was dry weather, I feel no worse and the head better, the Dr called again to day and required me to keep quiet for the next 24 hours at least and not go out.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 9</span></h3> <p>This was a fine day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 10</span></h3> <p>This is a very wet morning and heavy rain</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 11 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning. I made arrangements this forenoon to meet John Chambers at the Quarry hole to build retaining wall.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 12</span></h3> <p>This is a wet looking morning but no rain has fallen. It continued fair all day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 13</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, and as the day advanced it began to blow a stif Northery wind so that is was not so warm as some days ago. I was out at the Bridget farm with a Donald Cameron, with a view to let it</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 15 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a moderately fine day, but got dull in the afternoon. I went to Church in the forenoon. This morning it was dry but during the forenoon it began to rain, and continued on during the afternoon pretty heavy. The Wellington Hotel is about half demolished, they are getting on much faster in taking it away than was expected.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 16</span></h3> <p>This is a dull wet morning, has been raining during the night, and lightly during the forenoon, but continues still very dull. William went down to Hamilton this forenoon, to attend meeting of Chilmans Creditors</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 17</span></h3> <p>A great deal of Thunder and lightning last night and this morning, and a great deal of rain, and it is causing great delay in putting in the crops. The land are now all socking wet</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 18 1876</span></h2> <p>This has been a very fine day, and quite warm at times. I Have had some men repairing fence at, Back of cottage. William started for Ottawa this afternoon at 5 Oclock</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 19</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, and the trees and bushes have made great progress, and the leaves are about full out on the Birch trees and on the chessnuts also, and the grass is looking beautiful. I have been drawing out a Plan of Mr Alexanders Cemetery Plot for Monument and where the graves are to be for they are not in their proper place. He having only bought a single lot on the day that his wife died as I was along with him and gave my opinion as to its selection &amp; she was (Mrs Alexander) burried at a proper distance from the centre of that lot so as to admit of another grave beside her, as it was his intention to leave this country but having taken ill so soon after her and continuing to get worse, he ordered the other half to be bought and which is now 28 feet by 20 feet</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 20</span></h3> <p>This was a very wet morning, raining heavy till 9 Oclock and then turned very warm. Had a telegram from Wm. at Ottawa enquiring the amt. owing by Wm. Hall of Perth. I wrote him enclosing Guests letter</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 22 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a very warm day about 74º. This was a dull morning and looked like rain, but none fell. I did not feel well during the night and felt better about noon. Telegraphed to Wm. at Montreal, then Mr Stewart who replied at 5 p m. Only got a reply from Wm. at 8 p m</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 23</span></h3> <p>There was hard frost during the night and this morning a little ice on the tubs at the spring was about the thickness of a Penny peice. But the day is turning out fine and warm</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 24</span></h3> <p>This was a very fine morning, and moderate breese of wind cooled the air, there was no sporting with any more than one boat on the Dam a great many took advantage of the cheap fare's to Toronto &amp; London &amp; Hamilton. I shut down both Mill and Distillery. Had a Telegram from William that he would leave Montreal to night at 10 Oclock</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 25 1876</span></h2> <p>This is another very fine morning, and all the trees almost in full leaf. Have been employing whitewashers to day to finish their work at the Priory. Made every endeavour to pay the duties on spirits but had not enough funds and paper to cover cheque, and have to wait for word from Toronto. William came home at ½ past 2 p m</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 26</span></h3> <p>This was another fine morning, and quite warm during the day. I have just read in the Scottish American of the death of Mr David Bryce Architect and R.S.A. aged 73, he died in Edinburgh at his own recidence 131 George Street. I have known him since a boy, his father was a Mason, and kept a night drawing school, at which my father was first a pupil &amp; afterwards an assistant, his Mother was often in our house in Leith Walk, and were great friends for many years. I visited him several times in 1861 when in Scotland</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 27</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Duplicate page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Duplicate page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 29 1876</span></h2> <p>There was very heavy showrs of rain this morning but the ceased about 11 Oclock, but it cooled the Air a good deal, and in the afternoon it became quite chilly. They are getting on very well with the excavation of the old stable of the Wellington Hotel and a man is underfitting or building a 2 feet wall, and which has to be very carefully done, and have recomended 2½ feet thick in preference, the other stores west of them are up to, and the first joists are laid. The chessnut trees are in full blossom &amp; and all the Apples &amp; cherry trees. I attended the Revision Committee in the Town Hall this evening. But as I was a day behind in entering my complaint they will consider by Friday night if it can be admitted</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 30</span></h3> <p>This is a cool morning, and there was frost on the sidewalks. The foundation of the New Wellington Hotel and the Masonic Hall is now dug out and likely to be finished tomorrow. This is a warm day about 80º in the glass.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 31</span></h3> <p>This was another fine morning. The papers this morning announce a great Conflagration in in Quebec and 400 houses found to have been consumed, first report stated a 1000 houses destroyed, and the loss will not fall short of $800,000</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 1 1876</span></h2> <p>This is another fine morning. It is now confirmed that the Sulton of Turkey has been dethroned. I Went down to the Quarry and found that it will take Chambers another day to fill up the embankment. The masons have begun to build the Masonic Hall. The whole excavation is now taken out and the sides on Windham street protected. Met this night at Massies to consult about a testemonial to be presented to Mr Jas. Gow, Collector, on his removal to Windsor, when a large sum was subscribed to day 2d June the list is now made up to $349.00</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 2</span></h3> <p>This is a very warm morning and the heat about ½ past 10 was 85º. This is our Fast Day and there was a very fair attendance. In the evening I attended the Revision committee in the Town Council Room but being a day too late they could not take up my case. I have a strong desire to go to Philadelphia to the Centennial to pick up some insight in many things I may see that may be of great use to me if I am spared</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 3</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning, and rain began to fall about Breakfast time and continued heavy for a considerable time. And then in the afternoon another heavy shower so that the ground is well socked this season.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Newspaper cuttings - following dates handwritten on some - Nov 16 1876 and 30th Nov 1876}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 5 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was our Communion Sabbath and was very well attended notwithstanding the appearance of rain in the morning, but the day turned out fine. This is a fine morning we are planting posts on the side of the embankment at the Quarry, for a fence, instead of a stone wall to hold up the embankment as intended, but owing to the great quantity of water, was prevented from laying the foundation, and regret now that I did not pump out the water originally intended, which would have taken up less room &amp; been more durable.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 6</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning. We have the Photagrapher taking views of the Mill this morning, &amp; other premises. 54 more cattle were shipped this morning from here, and the balance taken probably next week if I can sell a car load at the Fair tomorrow</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 7</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, and every thing appears to be growing fast, the snowballs &amp; Lelacks also. This is the Monthly fair day, a great many people are in Town &amp; a good many cattle, but the demand was not very keen &amp; the prices low &amp; some would not accept the offers &amp; took them home again. Mr James Gow took farewell of us to day as he leaves for Windsor tomorrow. Reeve's who bought all Hoods cattle, is very much put about at the dullness of the market not being able to sell a car of them to day as he expected. He has also the handling of Gooderham's cattle, 700 yet on hand</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 8 1876</span></h2> <p>This has also been a very fine day, and being dry weather and warm affects the quantity of water in the river, which is well tested with, 3 pair of stones night and day for the most of last week and this. We are only running 100 Bushels per day in the Distillery and that only untill the balance of the cattle is out. A considerable quantity of Indian Corn was sold to farmers yesterday for sowing for green feed.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 9</span></h3> <p>This was a fine warm morning, but somewhat threatning rain. I went down to Hamilton by the 10 Oclock train and was prepared with my umberella in place of my walking stick, but it was not required as it cleared up before noon clear and warm. Trade is dull and very littlle doing. I made more enquiry about fares &amp;c. about the Centennial. I returned home by the last train</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 10</span></h3> <p>This morning was warmer than yesterday, but we had during the day a gentle breeze, and yet it was very warm. We are getting the quarry hole nearly filled up, and on Monday will put up some planking on the posts to retain the earth</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 12 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning. It appears that there will be no cattle taken out of the stalls this evening for shipment tomorrow, as the markets are quite overstocked and prices very low</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 13</span></h3> <p>The men got the fence at the quarry completed at noon to day or rather the middle of the afternoon. But I would like a little more earth put on to raise. Mr Donald Guthrie was nominated for member to night, for the House of Commons.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 14</span></h3> <p>This has also been a very warm day, and the water is failing fast in the river. Massie went down to Montreal yesterday. Mr John Awood &amp; wife started for England this, p.m. William went off to St. Catharines at 2 p.m. The coffins of both Mr &amp; Mrs Alexander were removed to day, their heads to within 2 feet of the Monument &amp; 2 feet 6 inches apart, she lies on the left side of him. Barrels of Spirits was shipped yesterday</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 15 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a close morning and damp, and considerable rain must have fallen during the night, and has given every thing a refreshing appearance. George Booth of Toronto called this morning on his way to Windsor. The papers annonce the death of Judge Duggan in Toronto yesterday aged 64 years. I knew his father and his Brothers. It was very close warm sultry about the middle of the day, and after noon a ratling shower of Hail came on and soon turned into rain for a while, and shortly after that came on again when I was up in town and continued till about 6 Oclock &amp; it was rather amusing to find one Counsilor and the cheif constable taking advantage of the only verandah's now left at Haddens &amp; Days, in Windham street which elisited a good deal of fun</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 16</span></h3> <p>This has been a dull forenoon, and close &amp; warm, But as the day advanced it became clearer. The Pump of Rectifying House lately started was out of order &amp; in adjusting it they broke the screw of the lower end of the Brass piston rod yesterday &amp; it is being repaired at Ingles &amp; Hunters to day. Mr Chubb began the foundation of the new Wellington Hotel, and Enslie &amp; Taylor are nearly ready for the first teir of joists for the Masonic Hall. Recd. Telegram from William at Brantford will be home at 6, looks very much like rain</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 17</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning, but about a ¼ to 9 it began to rain heavy and continued the most of the forenoon, and nearly all the afternoon, and very heavy at times, no mason work was done to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 19 1876</span></h2> <p>This has been a close morning, and of any thing dull and like rain. The late rain has again raised the water in the River very considerably. A terrible fire broke out yesterday morning in St. John, Quebec and destroyed the principal part of the Town and over 3000 people left houseless, &amp; the loss about one million dollars. Nat went to Toronto this morning. The Sale of the last 2 acres of the Glebe lands of St. Andrews Church took place this afternoon it was divided into 9 lots and brought $1320.00. A smart litle shower fell about 6 Oclock.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 20</span></h3> <p>This is somewhat more cool</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 21</span></h3> <p>This has been a fine morning. We are cleaning out the boiler &amp;c. in the Rectifying house and fixing the new Pump</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 22 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning. I am making anxious enquiries about any one going to Philadelphia so as to have company. Saw Mr Alexr. Drysdale to day who is going there on his way home but he will not leave here till Monday week the 3d July. Have got the pump finished in the Rectifing house this afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 23</span></h3> <p>This is another fine morning, but close and likely to be very warm</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 24</span></h3> <p>This was a fine cool pleasant morning, but as the day advanced it became very warm. Have been making enquirey for places to stay in when in N. York and Philadelphia</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 26 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 27</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning. I have made up my mind to start on my journey to N. York and thence to the Grand Centennial at Philadelphia and will leave here by the midday train.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 28</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 29 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 30</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 1</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 4</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 5</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 7</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 11</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 12</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 14</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 15</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 18</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 19</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 21</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 22</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 24 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 25</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 26</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 27 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 28</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 29</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 31 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 1</span></h3> <p>This is a fine warm morning, but yet reports are comming in for the failure of the Fall wheat from Rust during the late close damp weather. I was all through Mr James Morrison's new stone dwelling house which is nearly ready for the Painter. I also examined Mr Thos. Gowdy's new red Brick house which is large &amp; roomey, and are now lathing it ready for the plasterer, both situate on Liverpool Street. The council are making great improvements on Liverpool Street cutting down the hill behind Mr Elliots and filling up opposite Walkers and Bells new houses.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 2</span></h3> <p>This is another very warm morning. And my Brother James D. Allan is busey loading up a Car with his furniture to be landed at Goderich, thence to be conveyed by waggon to Bayfield, where he has now got a house erected on his own land ready for his family of Wife, 2 sons &amp; 2 daughters, and intends leaving here tomorrow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 3 1876</span></h2> <p>This is also a fine morning and warm &amp; dry. We all went up to the train at ½ past 9 to take farewell of James Allan and his family, who left at 9.45 for Goderich, the Car with all their furnature having started before them at 6 Oclock a m. I observe by this morning papers that Douglas &amp; Bannermans saw mill near Georgetown was all Burnt up yesterday afternoon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 4</span></h3> <p>(No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 5</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 7 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 8</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 9</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 10 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 11</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 12</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 14 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 15</span></h3> <p>This is a very warm morning 80º by 9 oclock a.m. Peter Idington came up this afternoon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 16</span></h3> <p>This is not quite so warm this morning as yesterday, but still dry and warm. We are making preparations for starting the Steam Engine, and have been getting some new patent packing for the Piston rod</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 17 1876</span></h2> <p>This is another dry morning, and no appearance of rain. There is reports of great fires in the woods in the Eastern provinces. We got the Engine a going this forenoon and began to smutt some wheat and after dinner all three runs were grinding</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 18</span></h3> <p>This was also a warm morning, and during {blank}. Had Mr Robert Glendenning of Philadelphia &amp; his daughter Mrs Norman to tea &amp; a few friends to meet them. John C. Allan returned from Sullivan after viewing his land there</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 19</span></h3> <p>This morning was not quite so warm as yesterday morning, but as the day advanced it became quite warm. William went off to Kincardine by the 12.30 train. John McPherson has been busey these several days in replacing the broken lights of the Green=house with sound ones, and puttying up all defects, and painting the bars above the putty. Sherrif Grange died to night at 10 Oclock</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 21 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a cool morning, but the middle of the day got warm. But last night was quite cool and extra clothes were required on our Bed frost was seen early on the shingles.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 22</span></h3> <p>This is a warm morning. I attended the Funeral of Sherrif Grange as Paul=bearer at 3 Oclock this afternoon,the attendance was large, his age on the Coffin was 68 years</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 23</span></h3> <p>This is another fine morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 24 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning and looks like rain. We intended to have started for King to visit the Revd. Mr Tawse family, but Mrs A. did not feel well enough to go to day. The Unuion Pic'nic comes off this afternoon. After all parties were on the ground and the children busey at their sports and before they had time to get any refreshments It began to rain and drove them off, some went home others took shelter under Mr Guthrie's verandah, and went at it again after it got fair. I discharged Nat's Mortgage on the back of the Hill property to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 25</span></h3> <p>There has been rain during the night, and looked dark and gloomy yet. Wm. went down to Toronto by the 9 Oclock train Mrs A. &amp; I go at 11 on our way to King, station.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 26</span></h3> <p>Mr Robert Holt of Dundas died to day aged 76 years a native of Sussex England &amp; settled in Dundas in 1834 and carried on Brewing ale for many years there of an excelent quality, and {blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 28 1876</span></h2> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 29</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 30</span></h3> <p>This has been another very warm day. Mrs Allan and I left Lake Couchichen 88 miles North of Toronto this morning at ½ past 9 and arrived in Toronto at ½ past 2 p.m</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 31 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a very warm morning, and every thing very dry and the grass becoming quite Brown. At 2 Oclock the Thermometer stood at 86º</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 1</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning, but much cooler than yesterday, a very fine shower fell during the night and looks as if we were going to have more. This is our Fast Day. A smart shower of rain fell this afternoon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 2</span></h3> <p>This was a dry morning. It {blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 4 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning and looked like rain but the signs dissapear as the day advances. At 1.30 yesterday afternoon a fire broke out at the City of St. Hyacinthe at the West End, and fanned by a high North West wind, and before it was arrested 600 houses were destroyed, and the loss roughly estimated at $2,000,000. A large fire broke out in the Town of Seaforth this morning about 2 Oclock when property to the amount of between $80,000 and $100,000 was destroyed, Mr James Murphy among the rest, formerly of Guelph.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 5</span></h3> <p>This is rather a cool morning. A fire broke out in Dunbar's or rather Lowell's swamp East of the Bridget farm and set fire to a couple of pannels of my fence which was soon put out, but I had to keep watch till late, for if the wind which was fortunately N. West had turned towards the N. East would have destroyed the Road (Boundry line of Town) which is founded with Brush and timber &amp; covered with swamp earth and gravel, and would burn deep into the ground if once it catched in my meaadow</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 6</span></h3> <p>This also is a cool morning 45º, and no signs of rain as yet. This is the Monthly Fair Day. The attendance to at the Fair is but small. There was a very few drops of rain fell on our way to the Prayer meeting</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 7 1876</span></h2> <p>This morning looks dull, but yet no rain comes down</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 8</span></h3> <p>This morning looked very much like rain, but none fell. The Glue factory near Berlin was destroyed by fire last night. It was insured in the Waterloo Mutual for $4,000 &amp; Wellington for $2,000</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 9</span></h3> <p>This has been another dry morning, and still there is a strong appearance of rain. It continued dry the whole day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 11 1876</span></h2> <p>We had a fine rain yesterday morning, which lasted till 11 Oclock when going to Church, but nothng more after that. The rain began slowly about 6 Oclock &amp; appears likely to continue</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 12</span></h3> <p>This was a fine morning though a little dull yet it was a splended day, for the Guelph Caadonian Society, holding their first annual gathering, which was large, and all went off in splended style</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 13</span></h3> <p>This was a dull morning. Had some light rain but soon went off again</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 14 1876</span></h2> <p>This morning is a little wet, and threatens to rain this forenoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 15</span></h3> <p>This is a dullish morning and looks a good deal like rain, preparing to start to Toronto. Got down to Toronto by noon, and had great trouble and exertion to fall in with Sir John A Macdonald, and after being at his house found that he had left at 11 and went off in the Northeren train, &amp; would not be back untill Monday. The Offices in the New Custom House are now being occupied. The British American Assurance Cos. new Office is far advanced and they are now building at the 3rd story, the workmanship &amp; design is very splended</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 16</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning. My clerk Mr Alexr. MacKenzie went off by the early train to New York thence to Philadelphia. Higinbotham wife &amp; children, William wife &amp; children, &amp; Mr Thom went down to P. Idingtons at 3 p m &amp; retd. ½ past 9.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 18 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was pleasant and cool. In the afternoon it began to look rainey like, and began while in Church but not heavy, but heavier at night. This morning it was quite wet and continued till about 8 Oclock. It is determined now that Higinbotham and William will leave for Britian on Wednesday, if alls well. I went up to fergus to day at One Oclock to see Mr George Ferguson &amp; got a Introductory letter to his Brother Robert in London, business is but very moderate in Fergus no wheat offered as yet and the River almost dry, lower than ever I saw it</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 19</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning, &amp; threatning rain there must have been some falling through the night. No rain fell and it cleared up very fine. Peter Idington &amp; wife were here to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 20</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, though dull and heavy looking. I missed the first train going to Hamilton but went by the ½ past 9 train to attend the Provincial Show held there this week. On my return home at night I was told of a fearfull accident that happened about 6 Oclock, that a heavy stone wall had fallen and killed one man named John Watt and injured another, they were masons, engaged at an inside wall next the Court yard</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 21 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a dry morning, went up to see the building where the wall fell</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 22</span></h3> <p>This morning was a little wet. At 2 Oclock to day we took leave of Higinbotham &amp; William who started for Liverpool &amp; to sail on Wednesday the 27th.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 23</span></h3> <p>This has been a wetish kind of a morning and cloudy looking, falling like a fine mist. James D Allan came down this evening from Bayfield to see his wife.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 25 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was somwhat of a dull day, yet no rain but only a kind of drizzle. This morning it is quite mild and soft, yet no rain. James D Allans wife is very low this morning and scarcely knows any one, she could hardly speek yesterday to be understood. It began to rain about 9 Oclock very heavy and continued after, ten and during the night.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 26</span></h3> <p>This morning is fair, but shows great signs of heavy rain having fallen through the night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 27</span></h3> <p>This is a cold dissagreable morning, it rained and blew hard a great part of the night. The day was cold and stormy. The Mill was shut down to allow the men to attend the Funeral of James Allans wife at 3 Oclock it was well attended.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 28 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 29</span></h3> <p>This is also a dull and coldish morning and the eves dropping as if there had been rain last night. Alexr. McKenzie returned home this evening by the 6 Oclock train</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 30</span></h3> <p>This was of any thing a cool morning. Yet it continued fair, and a great many people attended the market to day which was very large, probably with all kinds of supplies for the central Exhibition next week. We have hard times in the Priory without a servant, Phebe started off last night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 2 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning and likely to be a fine week for the Central Fair which begins tomorrow. We have drawn off all the water in the Mill Dam for the repairs of the gates, flume, &amp;c., before the cold weather sets in. We are putting in another centre post for the gates of the outlet flume next the Steam Mill</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 3</span></h3> <p>This appears to be a fine morning Bright and pleasant for the show. A change in the weather has come about between 9 &amp; 10 Oclock it became quite dull, and a fine rain began to fall, George Corbet from Owens Sound, called this forenoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 4</span></h3> <p>This was a dullish morning but it cleared off during the forenoon, and seems to continue dry but it is yet chilly, a great many carriages of all descriptons fill the streets, fully as many as ever I have seen. Peter Idington wife, son &amp; daughter here to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 5 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a fine clear morning but the wind is chilly. But the day after all has turned out to be a fine dry day and the attendance at the Show very large said to be over 10,000 people. Upon examination we find that all the ceder joists over the flume in the Steam Mill and the Elm beams are quite rotten, and have begun to lift the floor to replace them with sound ones.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 6</span></h3> <p>This was a wet morning, and had rained heavy during the night, the forenoon was tolerably dry but the afternoon was cold and wet. The Show breaks up at 2 Oclock, this afternoon is cold and dissagreable. My brother James &amp; children started off by the 10 Oclock train for Bayfield Miss Hooper went with them</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 7</span></h3> <p>This is a wet cold morning, more in the way of showers of sleet, hail, and snow. And continued with a cold wind all day. We had notice by Telegram from Montreal this afternoon that the Sythia Steam Ship had arrived to day at Queenston, yesterday</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 9 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a chilly wintry kind of a day with frost enough during the night to make ice on the pools. This day is very wintry like with frequent showers of fine snow &amp;c. Charles Davidson started with his daughter to Philadelphia at 2 Oclock.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 10</span></h3> <p>This morning is also much the same as yesterday and through the day it was somewhat better, though the roofs were white. Miller of Ingersoll got a sample of flour and was to make an offer tomorrow. Mr Alexr. Thomson of Thomson Birket &amp; Bell of Hamilton is at present laying very ill with a Brain fever, a consultation of 3 Doctors was held to day, and thought the case very precarious.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 11</span></h3> <p>This morning the roofs were not so much covered and the day has been fine clear and dry, yet a cold wind is blowing. No change in Thomsons case for the better</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 12 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a cold raw morning, with cold wind. We are still working at the flume next the Water Wheel the plate beam on the top of the posts of the Breast above the Moat was completely rotten and not wishing to desturb the posts nor the front planking this season pu cut off the old tennants and a portion of the worst of the posts, put in a new beam lower down where they were sounder, then removed the iron stay back to stone where we got a good hold to support the pressure of the water.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 13</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, and dry and bright. Thermometer 28º. The day has turned out remarkably fine, and looks as if it was going to be the beginning of the Indian Summer.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 14</span></h3> <p>This is a wet morning with light rain, but it must have rained heavy during the night as the ground is very wet. The day has continued fair but windy and very cold and wintry like. Have begun to day to repair the Water Wheel.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 16 1876</span></h2> <p>Very hard frost, Saturday night &amp; yesterday morning the ice on the water Barrel in the Garden was over one inch thick, the day was dry windy &amp; cold. This morning is cold, 2º below freezing and still blowing cold from the North. People of the Town have begun to vote on the By-law for $30,000. Bot. of Horseman 25 coach screws 4 inch x ⅜ at $3.30 per 100. The death of young Cosset &amp; Robertson near Philadelphia is announced this forenoon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 17</span></h3> <p>This has the appearance of a fine morning hardly any frost. I find that 2 whole quarters of the inside lining of the Water Wheel is completely gone &amp; I propose to put a ½ inch bolt down through the shrouding with a nut on the inside.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 18</span></h3> <p>This is beautiful morning, a little frost on the ground. The glass at 7 a m was 24º above zero.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 19 1876</span></h2> <p>This morning was not so cold, yet there waas frost on the ground, but the day was beautifull, and a good deal of Barley brought to town. Wheat on account of the War like news has gone up 5 cents since yesterday. I attended the funeral of of young Robertson and Cosset, their graves were near together, it was the largest funeral I ever saw in this Town</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 20</span></h3> <p>This appears to be a fine morning, not quite so bright as yesterday morning, am hurrying to finish my only letter to my Son, this being the last Friday morning that we can send by the Allan line, and have great doubts, if it will reach England before, they leave. John Black a Mason, but laterly a farmer in Puslinch died this morning after a protracted illness, aged 78 years he acted as our foreman at the Building of the Court House here in 1842 &amp; 3.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 21</span></h3> <p>This was a warm morning, and there had been rain during the night, at 7 a m the glass was 48º and at 10 it was between 50º &amp; 60º and as high as 70º went out for a short drive in the afternoon. John Manderson died to day aged 70 years, originally a mason but laterly a farmer in the Paisley Block.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 23 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a fine mild day, at 1 Oclock the glass stood at 65º. But to day it is very wet having rained very heavy all night, and seems to continue this forenoon also. There was no mason or outside carpenter work done to day, the afternoon chilly and raw &amp; a little wet. Had news from England to day, a letter from Willie to his wife from Queenston and one from Higinbotham to his wife from Liverpool &amp; all well.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 24</span></h3> <p>This morning was dray, but it became showrey in the forenoon. This afternoon has been also showrey and chilly.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 25</span></h3> <p>This has been a dissagreable day wet showry weather. Our old Millwright Johnson Gibson died at Brant this morning aged 58 years, 5 mos. he entered my fathers employ and has continued with ever since with the exception of a few months this summer. I had 3 newspapers from William, 1 from London of the 7th inst. &amp; 2 from Edinburgh of the 9th Inst.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 26 1876</span></h2> <p>Chilly morning glass 34º, and a light shower of hailstones and snow. Have got the water wheel started to day and, now elevating Spring Wheat. Have been sadly detained in completing a quantity of flour that is sold, for a delay in getting Fall wheat forward from Detroit, but is now reported to be near at hand</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 27</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning, with frost on the ground. Have got a load of fall wheat from McDonald of Aberfoyle to enable us to finish a shipment that should have been sent of last week, and have the steam on again to finish it. Have also begun this morning to grind up the middlings as it is a loss of money to keep them on hand, and have plenty of water to drive the Mill.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 28</span></h3> <p>A good deal of Snow has fallen through the night and on the level places measured 3½ inches deep, and likely to lay over to day as there is thaw nor frost of any consiquence. Saw P. Idington in Town to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 30 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a tolerably fine day, and the snow is melting away gradually. This is a mild morning amd the snow is melting fast away. Have a Meeting of Directors of the Mutual Fire Insurance Co., to day. I am lifting the covering of the rain water Cisteren &amp; going to Pump it all out as it has been spoiled by the kitchen dishwater running in to it</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 31</span></h3> <p>This is quite a mild morning and very foggy, almost enough to make a fine shower of rain. I had a letter from William, dated Glasgow 19th Octr. McLagan, had one from Nat. Working at the Cistern to day also</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 1</span></h3> <p>This is a warm close foggy morning, with the Thermometer at 54º. This is our Monthly Fair day. We are grinding flour with 3 pair of stones with steam, and 2 pair on middlings with water</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 2 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a very mild morning, but of any thing cloudy went up to the train &amp; met with Revd. K. McLennan who s son is about to enter the Bank of Commerce, here. About 1 Oclock it began to rain, and continued more or less through the afternoon. All buisness was suspended to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 3</span></h3> <p>This is a cool raw day but no frost. They are hurrying on with the New Post office, and close up for the winter when the 2d story joists are laid, and that the walls are nearly ready for them. Sandy Glass, lost a fine little girl this afternoon one year and ten months old, of Hooping cough &amp; deptheria. Alexr. Thomson Esqr. of Hamilton died at 8 Oclock of brain fever.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 4</span></h3> <p>This morning there was a slight touch of frost on the side walks, but the forenoon was fine weather but damp in the afternoon. Had 1 load of coal to the Office. The Steamer {blank} passed father point at 4 a m this morning, the names of F.W. Stone &amp; his 2 daughters &amp; Mrs Webster are among the passengers</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 6 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a very fine day, attended funeral of Alexr. Glass child. This was a dull morning, but raw &amp; damp, Glass at 40º. It began to rain about 10 Oclock, and continued with little intermission all the afternoon, at 8 Oclock it was very heavy. The Assizes began to day Justice Galt on the bench. Church Meeting to day at 2 Oclock</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 7</span></h3> <p>This is also a dull morning. But as the day advanced it appeared more settled and kept dry. At 3 Oclock I attended the funeral of Mr Alexr. Thomson late of Hamilton to his last resting place in Guelph it was largely attended by no less than 56 gentlemen from Hamilton. Great doings to in the United States, for the Election of the New President, Tilden or Mays</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 8</span></h3> <p>This is another doubtful morning, no frost but a very few snow flakes fell this forenoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 9 1876</span></h2> <p>This is of any thing a more promising morning yet by no means clear. Yet during the forenoon the Sun shone out pretty fair for a while. In the afternoon it again got cloudy &amp; heavy. I had a visit from my old friend Mr James Gow of Windsor, for a short time</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 10</span></h3> <p>This is a dullish morning, yet it is dry, and there had been sufficient frost during the night to make ice on the tubs &amp;c. ¼ of an inch thick, The Sun shone out in the forenoon. No proper dicision yet as to who has the majority as President, but the general opinion is that Tilden will be the man. Have got our Hall Stove rigged up to day and the Parlour one also</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 11</span></h3> <p>Fine morning. Have got the tin gutters in front of the verandah leading to the soft water cisterns. The gardner Busby &amp; Bulger have been cleaning out all the short dung out of the hot Beds &amp;c. and top dressing the cow park with it and as soon as the parsnips are out of the ground will have no farther need of Busby after the vines in the Grapery are wound round with straw ropes. The day has been fine, large market &amp; have seldom seen so many fowls offered at this time of the year. The Assizes closed this afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 13 1876</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning the glass was about 28º or say 4º below freezing, the frost during the night must have been hard as the ice on the tubs in the garden was ½ inch thick and the Mill Dam was frozen over for the first time this season. This morning glass at 30º the ice on the dam gone, the ground is white, repairing the covering of the mill race at the old House and the stairs, also the wooden exaust pipe from the Engine is quite rotten in places, and caved in so as to interupt the escape of the steam. War News looks more eminent and exciting in Europe</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 14</span></h3> <p>This morning the glass was between 30º &amp; 40º but gradually got colder, and in the afternoon became quite dull. Peter Idington in town &amp; both of us called at Guthries &amp; Mr Watt set Tuesday the 28th inst. for Meeting of Miss Worsleys Executors, at 12 Oclock. Some few flakes of snow fell. It is reported that Hon. John H. Cameron died at 3½ Oclock this afternoon, going in his 60th year</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 15</span></h3> <p>The ground was all white this morning with Snow but so light that, it mostly melted all away during the day. The Hon, John Hillyard Cameron was born at Beaucaire, Languedoc, France, in April 14th 1817 received part of his early Education Kellkenny College, and came to Canada in 1825. The funeral is to take place on Friday at 3 Oclock.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 16 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a cold raw morning, though not freezing hard just now, yet it must have froze hard last night as the ice on the Barrel is over ½ inch thick. The day however was dry and chilly.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 17</span></h3> <p>This was a fine mild morning, and the day turned out a moderate day. We took a drive out to Helenburn and then to the Cemetery</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 18</span></h3> <p>This morning was milder than yesterday and continued so through the forenoon. The afternoon was dull and looked like rain, but only a few drops fell. We have been talking about our dear Son &amp; Son=in=law likely to have left England to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 20 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was of any thing a wet day, a constant drizzle of fine rain or disolving mist. To day the weather is much the same, wet for the most of the time, the roads are getting very muddy now</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 21</span></h3> <p>This is also a soft morning, fine close rain like mist falling, and continued during the forenoon. The afternoon was much the same as the forenoon, with a fine drizzling rain was down at Mr Stones house, Mr Lemon called. John Stone is very ill &amp; not able to speak, and is quite helpless &amp; can take no food.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 22</span></h3> <p>This has been a drizzling morning, yet not cold the glass about 35º. In the forenoon it continued to blow a little colder and slight flurries of snow fell, and towards the afternoon the cold increased. Have been taking up my Parsnips to day and the salery tomorrow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 23 1876</span></h2> <p>There has been a little frost during the night but enough to produce thin ice on the tubs out in the garden, but it is becoming milder again and dark and dull as if there was going to be a fall of snow. I feel somewhat dissapointed in not getting a letter this week from William in England. But have hopes yet that one or other of us may hear from them before the end of the week. My daughter got a letter from her Husband to day from London dated the 10th Instant. stating that they were to sail on the 18th for home in the steam ship</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 24</span></h3> <p>There was a little ice on the water in the garden this morning, and white on the tops of the Celery and leeks, both of which are being taken up this morning. The day is clear and as the wind is from the North it is getting colder. I am also getting the double windows put in. Attended a Lecture by Professor Delaney on the Catacombs of Rome.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 25</span></h3> <p>There was a light sheet of ice on the Dam this morning and the ground frozen, but as the day advanced it became mild and the side walks and roads slopy. Have been grinding with three pair of stones in the water Mill this morning but as the day advanced the water got short and had to take of one run. It has begun to Snow to night, but hope it may all melt yet and produce more water, both for the River and also for our soft water Cisterns which are empty</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 27 1876</span></h2> <p>There was about 2 inches deep of Snow on the ground yesterday morning &amp; a part of it melted away where the Sun beat on it. But this morning other 2 inches have fallen, and still falling lightly this morning. But the Snow continued to fall heavier during the afternoon. Had a Telegram from a Mr Carpenter of Jolliett Minois to meet him at the Royal Hotel. Mr John Stone, 2d son of Mr Fredk. Stone, died yesterday afternoon. Met with Mr Carpenter of Jolliett M.S. this evening</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 28</span></h3> <p>Meeting of Miss Worsley Executors a 12 Oclock Balce. to divide $408.28, Revd. E. Ebbs $99.05 &amp; Miss Reeve $198.12 less our fees $12.00. This morning looks wintry like, more light snow falling and, the Dam all covered with ice and snow. I attended the funeral of Mr John Stone this afternoon at 2 Oclock.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 29</span></h3> <p>This is a dull dark morning, with light showers of snow, but about the middle of the day it was quite pleasant weather several sleighs are seen driving about town</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 30 1876</span></h2> <p>There was sharp frost this morning, the Snow is laying all over, and a few flakes fell this morning. The mail announces the arrival of the Parthia Steamer at New York yesterday. Had a Telegram from William that he would leave New York to night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY 1</span></h3> <p>This is the coldest morning we have had this season at ½ past 6 a m the Thermometer stood at 5º above zero &amp; no wind. It was quite cold the whole day. This being our Fast Day the yet the attendance was not large. The wind North West. William got home this evening at 6 Oclock quite well</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 2</span></h3> <p>This is not such a cold morning as yesterday the glass about 15º above zero, have been drawing off all the water of the distillery pipes, even at this early period of the Winter som of the cast iron elbows have burst. N. Higinbotham arrived this evening at 6 Oclock quite well with the exception of a black eye, he got from a heavy lurch of the Ship in a storm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 4 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a fine moderate winter day and the Churches were well attended. This morning at 7 the glass stood at 15º above zero, and during the day was milder. Have been confined to the House all day with a sore heel, having skined it with my Boot pressing on it where there was a hole in my sock.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 5</span></h3> <p>This is a very moderate winter morning yet the frost has burst some of the elbows in the pipes</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 6</span></h3> <p>This morning has not been severe and as the Sun got stronger about the middle of the day, it softened the ridges on the roads. This being the Monthly Fair a good many people were in town</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 7 1876</span></h2> <p>This was a moderate morning, and the ground bare</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 8</span></h3> <p>It froze pretty hard last night, and a little snow fell</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 9</span></h3> <p>This is a very stormy morning, and has been all night, the wind is very fearce, and the snow drifting very hard all day, the Thermometer about 10º above zero. It is by far the most stormy day we have had</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 11 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday the 10th the morning was calm and hardly a breath of wind, at 7. a.m the Thermometer stood at 5º below zero, the ground generally covered wth snow several inches and enough in places to make tolerable sleighing, it snowed in the afternoon. To day the glass was 5º above zero at 7. a.m and what snow that fell during the night has made</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 12</span></h3> <p>This morning was quite mild about 7 a m the glass stood about the Freezing point and milder as the day advanced, a good deal more snow fell during last night and has made tollerable sleighing. A great many cattle are comming into town this afternoon to be exhibited at the fat cattle show tomorrow, the days are very short just now having to light lamps at ¼ to 5 Some of the Workshops close at ½ past 4, and start about 8 in the morning. We are very dull now, the Distillery standing so long, and the Mill doing but very little, &amp; only 4 hands working at work &amp; the Pedler</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 13</span></h3> <p>This is a mild morning, the glass just about Freezing and no more. This being the Fat Cattle show day, a great number were shown as Prize Cattle and a great many ordinary cattle for sale, as well as a splended lot of fat Hogs &amp; Sheep as well as a large lot of fat Poultry, it was thought to have been the largest show that has been yet, the weather was all that could have been wished for, and much of the Snow thawed away. Nat &amp; William went down to Toronto to see the President of the Bank of Commerce. Wm returned to night but Nat remained over till tomorrow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 14 1876</span></h2> <p>This morning was much colder than yesterday and a cold wind blowing, and no such thing as thaw to day. Had a letter from John Smith of Bridge of Allan announcing the birth of a Son</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 15</span></h3> <p>This is a cold morning, with a little more snow having fallen during the night. During the forenoon the wind increased in coldness and after One O'clock, the wind increased to a furious snow storm and continued all the afternoon and evening, but during the night it blew still harder and the cold increased</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 16</span></h3> <p>This is a very cold stormy morning, and the glass at 8 a m stood below zero a little. The sleighing is but poor yet. It is rather a dull cheerless cold day, and all our works standing still, makes it more so.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 18 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was another cold morning at 8 a m the glass stood at zero and during the day only got to 3º above zero. This morning it was also about zero but about the middle of the day 7º above there had been a considerable fall of Snow during the night which has made very good sleighing, which makes somewhat more still in Town. One of the Twins in my Brother John's family died this afternoon at ½ past 3 named Winstanley.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 19</span></h3> <p>This is a stormy morning, but not so cold as yesterday morning. Thermometer stood at 13º above zero at 9 Oclock, it blew hard last night. It is nowing heavy this forenoon, and the wind from the West. H.B. Gordon Architect X of Toronto, called on the 21st</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 20</span></h3> <p>This morning at 7 a m Glass 2º below zero and the day was cold. F.W. Stone, N. Higenbotham, William and A. Mackenzie, went down to Toronto to day to see the President of the Bank of Commerce about the arrangement of my affairs, and were engaged over 3 hours. I attended the funeral of Johns child this afternoon and got my hands almost froze in driving. The Grave was dug according to order 7 feet deep. Nat and William returned to night by the 8 Oclock train</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 21 1876</span></h2> <p>X This morning was more mild at 7 it was 10º above zero and more snow had fallen during the night, and the sleighing was splended, and a large Market to day of all kinds of Produce, hoggs especially the highest price $7.00. Recd. from Thomson &amp; Jackson interest on Mrs McLeans Mortgage $20.00 (is not so much as last time)</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 22</span></h3> <p>This was a moderate morning about 10º to 14 above zero, with a little more snow. There was again another large market this morning, the sleighing is very good. I desided to put on the fire in the Distillery on Tuesday next, to test the pipes &amp;c. Our Sabbath school children's meeting to night was largely attended by both parents &amp; strangers, &amp; all went off exceedingly well.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 23</span></h3> <p>This morning is also mild and snowing a very little, glass about 18º above zero.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 25 1876</span></h2> <p>Yesterday at 8 a m the glass was at zero and calm. Christmas Day was a very fine morning the Thermometer stood at 10º above zero at 7 a m the sleighing was very good, calm &amp; pleasant.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 26</span></h3> <p>This was also a pleasant morning, and a large market. This afternoon according to notice given the principal part of my Creditors met in my Office, when the state of my affairs was laid before them.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 27</span></h3> <p>This morning was also calm and pleasant the sleighing was improved by the light fall of snow through the night. Had a meeting of the Directors of the Wellington Mutual Fire Insurance Co. to day, there was a full meeting and a good deal of business done, and an Assessment of 6 per cent called ordered. We got notice that the Bank folks from Toronto are to be here tomorrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 28 1876</span></h2> <p>This is a moderate morning. We have been informed that the President Mr. Wm McMaster and the Manager will not be here before the ½ past one having had to go round by Hamilton, (he missed the train). When only Mr. Anderson came, &amp; part of time Mr. Wm Smith also, Mr. Andw. Lemon, Mr. F.W. Stone John Idington, and Wm. &amp; I sat the whole day talking over what way the funds could be raised and the Works kept going Mr. Anderson taking part in the conversation and at the same time had in his pocket Insolvency papers that were signed in Toronto on the 27th. John Idington went on home by the 6 Oclock train</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 29</span></h3> <p>This is quite a stormy morning, blowing &amp; drifting at a fearfull rate. The 11 Oclock train going East was far behind time &amp; did not go past here till ¼ past 12, when Mr. Wm Smith, Manager of the Bank of Commerce handed me a document requiring me to hand over my Estate &amp; effects as per Insolvment act of 1875. And the same to William in the afternoon. But not being a partner of mine not yet a Trader according to the Act, he will require to be treated differently.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 30</span></h3> <p>This morning is moderately cold say about 20º with a little snow, &amp; some had fallen during the night. We were all surprised to find this morning that The Engineers of the Grand Trunk Railway, throughout the whole line had struck work at 8.30 last night. The duetch mail as it is called uncoupled on the track here near the market, and a freight train with 12 cars of live Piggs left at the freight station with all the feed pipes dissconected &amp; the water run off the boilers, some at Breslau Station &amp; all over as far as Portland &amp; Sarnia.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 31 1876</span></h2> <p>This was a fine morning 12º above zero plenty of snow for good sleighing, and the Churches well attended.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 1st January 1877</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning. William Dickson Esqr. of Galt Died this day aged 77 years &amp; 6 months entered all in new Book</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 2d Jany. 1877</span></h3> <p>Fine weather all day. Have been waiting all day expecting Mr John Idington down from Stratford to consult on matters of Insolvency. But towards the end of the afternoon I went up to Mr John Smith's Office and, signed the document of Assignment.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday 3d Jany. 1877</p> <p>At 7.a.m Thermometer 2º below zero and quite calm. This Being the Monthly Fair Day a great many people are in Town but, very few cattle that are fit for Beef</p> <p>Thursday 4th Jany.</p> <p>This morning was not so cold. William went to Stratford this afternoon</p> <p>Friday 5th</p> <p>Fine winter morning Glass at 7 am at 10º above zero, calm and fine sleighing. Peter Idington here and his Grandson Patrick</p> <p>Saturday 6th Jany.</p> <p>This was a milder morning and thawed a very little about the Middle of the day there was a good many teams in Town</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p></p> <p>Sabbath 7th Jany. 1877</p> <p>This was a fine day about 10º above at Church time</p> <p>Monday 8th Jany. 1877</p> <p>This was a fine moderate day and the sleighing improved again by a light fall of Snow, all busy laying all things in order so as to take an Inventory of them</p> <p>Tuesday 9th Jany.</p> <p>This is another moderate morning a little more snow has fallen during the night. Mrs Wm Scott Stewart was here &amp; went to Waterloo by noon train</p> <p>Wednesday 10th Jany.</p> <p>This is a moderate morning, clear, and pleasant the frost during the night was about {blank} But at 10 a m it was 21º above zero</p> <p>Thursday 11th Jany.</p> <p>Was also moderate, this is my Birth Day. Towards night it began to blow &amp; snow a little went up to the Station expecting to meet John Idington, who wired that he would come, but did not then, but came by the late train, and had an interview with the Banker &amp; Lemon on Wm account. Dr. Hogg is not well this week</p> <p>Friday 12th was a very cold morning at 7 it was 11º below zero, and even up to 10 Oclock it was 5º below. The Annual Meeting of Directors of The Wellington Mutual at the Queen's we dined together &amp; had the General Meeting for the Election of the new board of Directors upstairs, when all the old ones were re elected, there was a much larger meeting of strangers than formerly</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday 13th Jany.</p> <p>This is not so cold a morning 5º above zero but the wind from the North began to get up during the Day and the cold increased very much towards evening. I called on Dr. Hogg and found that he was better to day than yesterday</p> <p>Monday 15th Jany.</p> <p>Yesterday was a moderate day at 7 a m it was 10º above zero, but in the afternoon it got to be colder, a Mr Frazer, Preached for us yesterday (a student from Toronto). Dr. Hogg passed a bad night. And this morning was about the same temperature, and a change came on in the forenoon as if there was going to be a thaw or snow storm, when after 2 pm the wind sprung up from the N. West with a continuos fall of snow and cold going against the wind. Dr. Hogg no better to day, and spitting up Blood from the lungs</p> <p>Tuesday 16th</p> <p>Moderate morning 10º above zero at 7. a.m a good deal of snow fell last night and is laying still there being no wind to drift it, but the trains are very irregular in arriving</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a9dbf99282a43dd96f5a15827bc40fc3.pdf 11e0d4a7a4f81ebcf1add779f306559c PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f3d59e324b407bfc796dd5dbeb73fbd9.pdf e28c7e11ccb4212b1687351aec2f1c1d PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������ https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/28ae6c68050e97dbc28acb0972d0a9c6.pdf a88b2cbbd821d8711b45132e1d80423b PDF Text Text David Allan (1808 – 1895) 1877 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers {Printed page} DAILY 1872. JOURNAL {Handwritten} 1877 { Newspaper clipping re businesses for sale, etc. overlay and Calendar for 18727.} {written in pencil} 7th or 9th Nov 1875 {Overlay - newspaper clipping re sale of lots. written in pen 3/4 down the page 7th June 1877} DAILY JOURNAL FOR 18727 TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS, MANUFACTURING STATIONERS. 16th Aug 1877 {Newspaper clipping re insolvency cases with handwritten date of Jany 3d 1877. Handwritten dates of 26th Apl 1877 and 27th Apl 1877 also written on one clipping} {Newspaper clippings with handwritten dates Feb 22d 1877 and a funeral notice for SOPHIA FRASER} {Handwritten Overlay as follows} 1st. Eleven acres Perchis Lot 120. 2d Part of Lot 121. 3 Strip in rear of school {-} 4. Lots 18, 11 + 12. 5 " 7, 8, 9 6 84, 83, 143, 145, 79, 113. 7. 5 + 6 Neeve st. 8. 12 + 13 (Range 3d) Div As (8 acres) �9. Part of Lot 1, a, 2 acres 10. Lot in Priory street {Printed page - newspaper clipping with handwritten dates} {written in pencil} Mail of the 4th Jany 1877 {Newspaper clipping with handwritten date in pen 20 June 1877 } {Newspaper clippings with handwritten dates of 3 April 1877 and 27th April 1877} {Newspaper clipping and handwritten page of Mathematical calculations} {Handwritten sketch - layout of The Old House} {Printed page} - RATES OF POSTAGE; LAW TERMS; TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES; BANK HOLIDAYS; LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1872. {Printed page - newspaper clippings with handwritten dates of Jany 3d 1877, 1861 Birth and Death notice and Decr 1876} {Printed} DIARY 1877. {calling card} M.S. PUTNAM, HAMILTON. ONT. January. MONDAY, 1. 1877. This was a fine morning 12º above zero, at 7 a m and plenty of snow for good sleighing, the Churches were well attended yesterday. We hear that William Dickson Esq of Galt died this day aged 77 years and 6 months TUESDAY, 2. Fine weather all day. Have been waiting all day expecting Mr John Idington down from Stratford to consult on matters of Insolvency. But towards the end of the afternoon I went up to Mr John Smith's Office and signed the document of Assignment. WEDNESDAY, 3. {written in pencil} 1877-1759=118 �Fine calm morning, Thermometer at 7 a m, was 2º below zero. A great many people are in Town, this being the Monthly Fair Day, there seems to be very few cattle fit for Beef. January. THURSDAY, 4. 1877. This morning was not so cold. William went to Stratford this afternoon. FRIDAY, 5. Fine winter morning Glass at 7, a.m., 10º above Zero, calm, and fine sleighing. Peter Idington Idington and his Grandson, Patrick here to day SATURDAY, 6. January This was a milder morning and thawed a very little about the middle of the day. There was a good many teams in town January. MONDAY, 8. 1877. Sabbath was a fine day, glass about 8º above Zero at 7, a.m. and about Church time 10º above. This morning is fine and moderate, and the sleighing improved again by a light fall of Snow. All busey putting all the things in order so as to take an Inventory of them TUESDAY, 9. This is another moderate morning. A little more snow has fallen during the night. Mrs Wm Scott Stewart was here and went to went to Waterloo by noon train, having returned from Georgetown where her daughter has got a situation as school teacher. WEDNESDAY, 10. This is a moderate morning, clear and pleasant moderate frost at 7, a m, about 12º. But at 10 a m it was 21º above zero January. THURSDAY, 11. 1877. This was also a moderate morning. This is my Birth Day. Towards night it began to blow & snow a little. I went up to the Station expecting to meet John Idington who wired that he would come, but he did not then but came by the late train, and had an �Interview with the Manger of the Bank and Lemon, with regard to settling about my Son Williams liability in my Estate, When it was agreed that he should give up every thing house & lot with bar of dower, to pay $15 rent per month for the house untill May, and to get back his furniture at 50¢ in the dollar. Dr Hogg is not well this week FRIDAY, 12. This is a very cold morning. At 7, a.m. the glass was 11º below zero, and even up to 10 a m it was 5º below zero. The Annual Meeting of the Directors dined together at the Queens. At 2 p m a general meeting of the Stockholders of the Wellington Mutual was held, and Report of the last years buisness read, when the old Board of directors were re elected there was a much larger meeting of stockholders than usual or on former occasions. SATURDAY, 13. This is not so cold a morning 5º above Zero but the wind from the North began to get up during the day, and the cold increased very much towards evening. I called on Dr Hogg and found that he was better to day than yesterday January. MONDAY, 15. 1877. Yesterday was a moderate day, at 7 a.m. the glass was about 10º above zero, but in the afternoon it got to be colder. A Mr Frazer preached for us yesterday (a student from Toronto). Dr Hogg passed a bad night. This morning was about the same temperature. But a change came on in the forenoon as if there was going to be a thaw or a snow storm, when after 2 p.m. the wind sprung up from the N West with a continuous fall of snow and very cold going against the wind. Dr Hogg no better to day spitting up blood from the lungs �TUESDAY, 16 Moderate morning 10º above zero at 7 a m. A good deal of snow fell last night and is laying still, there being no wind to drift it, but the Trains are very irregular in arriving WEDNESDAY, 17. {No entry} January. THURSDAY, 18, 1877 This was not a very cold morning about 12º at 7 a m and towards noon quite mild. Dr Hogg passed a very restless night & now some easier to day FRIDAY, 19. This is a very mild morning, and only 30º in the glass. It has been thick and misty all day and looks as if a thaw was beginning SATURDAY, 20. Last night has been very mild, and rained a good deal, at 7 a.m. the Thermometer stood at 35º, and water dropping from the roofs. But at 10 Oclock the wind had chopped round to the North and the Mercury went down below freezing & still sinking. About ½ past 11 a very sudden snow storm sprung up, lasting only 10 or 15 minutes. January. MONDAY, 22. 1877. Yesterday morning at 8 am glass 5º above Zero clear and cold all day. To day at 7 a m glass 10º above Zero. This mornings papers announce the death of John Fleming M.P.P. of Galt, which took place in his own house yesterday at noon, he was born in Dumfries Scotland 1819 I have known him since he entered his apprenticeship with Jas Coleman Esqr. of Dundas about 40 years ago, he was struck with a Parlatic stroke on Monday the 15th while dressing, to proceed to Toronto to attend the Parliament. TUESDAY, 23. This is a fine clear morning at 7 a.m. 12º above. The day was generally cold and sharp wind from the N West. �WEDNESDAY, 24. This morning at 7 a m 13º above zero about 11 1/2" of snow had fallen during the night and snowing of a fine close kind continued during the forenoon. In the afternoon the wind has got round to the North & N. West. January, THURSDAY, 25. 1877. Moderate morning FRIDAY, 26. Very fine winter weather. The members of the Local House of Assembly came up to visit the Model Farm, and returned by the special train in the evening. SATURDAY, 27. Milder morning than yesterday. Mr A. B. Stewart arrived this evening from Montreal January. MONDAY, 29. 1877. This was a moderate morning. This being the day for the first meeting of my Creditors, and hope that there may be a full attendance. The meeting took place in Mr Smiths office at ½ past 2, the President of the Bank of Commerce, Mr William McMaster was present, Messrs Lemon, Guthrie & John Idington were present, Mr F. W. Stone the largest Cr. except the Bank acted for many of the creditors that were absent. My statement was read to the meeting the cause of the failure. I was then questioned on behalf of Mr Stone and as to what pressure was used by the Bank to forse me to give them a Mortgage TUESDAY, 30. {No entry} WEDNESDAY, 31. {No entry} �February. THURSDAY, 1. 1877. This is a mild morning, such as we have had for the most of the week FRIDAY, 2. This is another moderate morning no great thaw by any means, but mild and fine weather SATURDAY, 3. This morning is not so mild. I am considerably better to day the pain is mostly in the calf of my left leg February. MONDAY, 5. 1877. Yesterday was a fine day, went to Church in the forenoon only, and heard Revd. Mr Duff preach. I walked with much more freedom, yet considerable pain in the calf of my leg. This morning the trees are all clothed with a thick coating of horefrosts, which is flowing off with the wind as the day advances. TUESDAY, 6. This morning the glass was at freezing, and there is appearance of some change. I feel a considerable deal better in my leg this morning. The Merchants in Town complain a good deal of the dullness of trade it is much worse than at this time last year, and in Montreal there is not a day but failures are announced of greater or less amount. WEDNESDAY, 7. This morning the glass stood at 34º at 7 a m and as the day advanced it got up to 40º, and the roads became wet, and the sleighing wearing away. This is the Monthly Fair day there is a great many people in town February. THURSDAY, 8. 1877. 8º above zero at 7 a m �FRIDAY, 9. A very fine morning and about 10º above zero as there is every appearance of this being a fine day I have made arrangements to pay our long promised visit to Fishers Mills, before the roads get too bare of snow SATURDAY, 10. This is a very fine morning also February. MONDAY, 12. 1877. Yesterday was remarkably fine day, the glass at ½ past 7 a m was 20º above Zero, and on our return from Church the Sun had great power in thawing the snow, the sidewalks were quite clear of snow and dry. Dr Hogg steped up to the Pulpit and gave out the intimations about the Communion and the Sabbath school, he was very weak in voice. This Monday morning it is much colder 8º above Zero at 7 a m, but as the forenoon advanced, the wind increased from West to N. West with occasional flurries of snow which was a very great change from yesterday. Higenbotham left this morning at 11 Oclock for Toronto thence for Ottawa in the evening, Mrs Smith and Mrs Wallace accompanied him so far to see their brother Wm who is not much better TUESDAY, 13. This morning was fully as cold in the morning but as the day advanced it became more moderate. William and his wife and George went down to Fishers Mills at noon WEDNESDAY, 14. The glass at 7 a m this morning was 4º above Zero quite clear and dry, and fine weather throughout the day February. THURSDAY, 15. 1877. This morning is not quite so cold 20º above zero. {in pencil below "about 20°"} Quite an excitement is created this morning about Higinbotham & McClaggans Agent, Jones, who has absconded last night and turns out to be considerable behind in his cash to them and indebted to many in Town. {in pencil "Fine ice"} �FRIDAY, 16. This morning is even milder than yesterday the Thermometer indicating 34º above zero at 7 a m. The forenoon was of any thing brooding a change. I left the house about ½ past 12 and went up as far as Blyths tavern to meet the funeral of Mrs Frazer of Elora, they came in sight just as I was about to tie my horse in the shed a Blast of Snow came on on my way up, the sleighing was bad & had to take the Buggy, it got cold by the time I returned SATURDAY, 17 This morning was dull at 7 a m the glass was at 21º below Zero, and began snowing and increased to a heavy fall of it. {in pencil} 7 am 21º began snowing and increased to a heavy one {Newspaper cutting "March 15" Financial re creditors of Lennox & Williams} February. MONDAY, 19. 1877. Yesterday was a moderately fine day. This Monday morning the glass was down to 10º above zero. My old accquaintance Hutchison Clark Esqr died on the 17th Inst in Hamilton aged 71 years, at one time Mayor of the City TUESDAY, 20. Fine morning but a little colder than yesterday the glass was 8º above Zero, yet the weather was fine. The Sale of all the Chattle property of the Guelph Mills and Distillery began this forenoon at 10 Oclock, and the day being so favourable was largely attended, but as usual things of little value sold for as much as they were worth, but those that cost a good deal of money, went for little or nothing WEDNESDAY, 21. Fine clear morning 30º at 7 am, or just about freezing. I cannot remember such fine weather to continue so long. �February. THURSDAY, 22. 1872 {s/b 7} This is another fine morning, glass at 7 a m 29º above Zero FRIDAY, 23. This morning is not quite so promising for the last day of the Sale SATURDAY, 24 {No entry} February. MONDAY, 26. 1872 {7}. Moderate morning the glass at 27º. Mrs John Lennie died aged 84 years. Tuesday, 27. The glass this morning was at 24º WEDNESDAY, 28. Fine winter morning but down to 18º. Mr Brotherhood, Mr Hughes the bridge inspector and another gentleman, were testing the Bridge, first as to the deflection at the centre of all spans, then at all the different cross girders, and every time 2 locomotives and tenders were run over at full speed, but nowhere did the deflection exceed ⅝ th of an inch. 2 gentlemen here from Toronto examining the Mills February. March. THURSDAY, 1st. 1872 {7}. Sharp clear morning at 7 a m Glass 20º and the ground hard and all the ruts on the road bearing, but the day turned out a very fine day just like a fine day in April. A good many people taking away their things that they had bought at the sale. Mrs A & I went up to the drill shed to see the grand exhibition of Poultry of almost every kind, they were in fine order and looked to great advantage. I hear that my old friend Dr James Hamilton died at his recidence in Flambro this afternoon in his 80th year, he came to Canada in the year 1818 �March. FRIDAY, 2d. This morning there is quite a change it is dark dull and raining, glass at 7 a m 34º there has been a shower of sleet during the early part of the morning. This is our Fast Day in most of the Churches. It rained the greater part of the forenoon, and likewise a part of the afternoon in the evening in going & returning from Church, a fine mixture of rain and snow fell, the attendance in Church was very thin. Dr Hogg is considerably better to day. Mr John Rennie an old settler died at 1. oclock today to day, he was at Gideon Hoods on Monday & got cold returning home, aged 70 years, he came to Canada in 1844 SATURDAY, 3d. This is a dull morning glass 28º above Zero, the Snow that fell through the night was very light just enough to replace what was washed away by the rain yesterday. 12 cars of Cattle passed while I was writing. It is quite astonishing to see the continued supply of Cattle and pigs from the West that pass almost every day. After breakfast and while at Worship Eddie Higenbotham came in to inform us that Dr Hogg died this morning at 7 a m. This is a terrible stroke to us all. Messrs McCrea, Massie & I went to the Undertaker selected a coffin and in the afternoon had the body laid in it down in the Drawing Room March. MONDAY, 5th. 1872 {7}. Sabbath morning at 7 am the glass stood at 20º above Zero. 3 or 4 inches more of Snow has fallen during the night, yet the weather was moderate and favourable, but no melting of snow at noon. The Communion very well attended considering the roads neither good sleighing or driving. Revd. Mr Davidson of Alma conducted the forenoon servises in a very able & pleasing manner. Mr Wardrope in the evening. To day, there has been another coating of Snow and the glass a little lower at 7 a m 15º below Zero. I met Revd J. D. McDonell at the Station having returned from Walkertown & on his way home & could not wait over to attend the funeral. Mr Lambie & wife also Mr Geo McMillan from Detroit arrived at 5 p m. Peter Idington was here to day. �TUESDAY, 5 6th This is a fine clear morning, but froze hard last night theThermometer stood at zero at 7 a m, the logs of House cracked during the night. No more snow has fallen since the night before. WEDNESDAY, 7th This is a moderate morning, several inches more of Snow has fallen during the night, and somewhat drifted. The Thermometer at 7 a m stood at 10º above Zero. It was very stormy last night and cold. This is the Monthly Fair day, there was a large attendance a good many cattle, but very little if any Produce the weather was remarkably fine during the middle part of the day, but towards the afternoon it began to get cold. Mr George McMillan of Detroit went home by the ½ past 2 train March. THURSDAY, 7 8th. 1872 {7}. Snowing heavy this morning, and has been during the night, at 7 a m the glass stood at 24º above Zero. The snowing ceased about noon when I began to shovel a walk to the Mill gate, depth of new snow about 3 to 4 inches, it then came on rain before I finished and continued, for most of the afternoon FRIDAY, 8 9th March This morning is very dull, with glass 16º at 7 a m and the wind Northerly and a little fine snow falling, the wind blew hard during the night but there is no drift owing to the crust of ice on the top of the snow from the rain yesterday. The trees are loaded with a heavy coating of ice bending the branches almost to the ground SATURDAY, 9 10th This is a fine clear morning, but the frost has been severe during the night, the glass this morning at 7 a m was 6º above zero. There is a very thick crust all over the Snow that it is exceedingly difficult to walk over it continually breaking through. My William is now unloading a fine lot of Cansas Corn for seed to the farmers March. MONDAY, 12 1872 {7}. Sabbath morning of any thing dull atmosphere, and threatning more snow then the light flakes which are now falling, about 7 a.m the glass was about 9 above zero, and quite calm. �Revd J. C. Smith of St Pauls Church Hamilton preached the funeral sermon of the late Dr Hogg. Funeral of an old settler Tinker Burns to day. This Monday morning, glass 22º above zero at 7 a m and snowing pretty heavy fine snow TUESDAY, 13th. This is a fine clear morning, glass at 7 a m was 14º above zero, fully a couple of inches more Snow has fallen during the night. The day is pleasant, there is a Meeting of the Presbytery to day, the sleighing is continuing good WEDNESDAY, 13 14th This is dull mild morning the glass at 32º and windy the ice is still hanging on the Branches of the trees but not so much as some days ago. It has been snowing most of the forenoon March. THURSDAY, 14 15th 1872 {7}. A fine clear morning but the frost was harder last night at 7 a m glass about 12º above Zero. The day turned out remarkably fine for the Fat Cattle Show day, the attendance was large, and the display of fine animals FRIDAY, 16th No more snow last night, but the frost was harder, being this morning at 7 a m, 7º above Zero. It began to snow about 10 Oclock. SATURDAY, 17 Fine clear morning but much harder frost last night, this morning at 7 a m, glass 8º below Zero March. MONDAY, 18 19th 1872 {7} Sabbath morning dull with fine snow falling, and not so cold as yesterday morning. glass at 7 a m 6º above Zero. Revd Mr Bently preached the Church vacant. The day was fine and splended sleighing. �This morning at 7 a m the glass was at Zero, and a slight falling of snow continuing TUESDAY, 19 20th Fine clear morning the night has been cold but the Thermometer indicates only 1º below Zero at 7 a m. The new plaining Mill Company of Dundas and here have made an assignment WEDNESDAY, 20 21st This is a wintry looking morning but not so cold as as yesterday, the Mercury being up to 24º above Zero. It is snowing very heavy, and from all appearance must have been snowing all night. The trains going up have 2 locomotives attached to them. Trade is in a deplorable condition Mr Clerehue of the Crokery warehouse is in trouble also the Foundry of Heather & {blank} who have for some time back trying to get relieved by forming a joint stock Co to relieve them March. THURSDAY, 22d 1872 {7} Quite a change this morning, the glass at 34º and the water dropping fast from the eves of the roof that the snow has become that heavy that it has broken down the whole of the Roof of the long piggery down the river, and which was of late year's used as a feeding Byre for cattle, but there has not been a live thing in it this winter FRIDAY, 23d. This is also a very mild morning the glass at 7 a m was 36º, and thawing fast SATURDAY, 23 24th It was a little colder last night, the glass at 7 a m this morning stood at 24º, about the middle of the day it became soft an slushy amongst the snow which is melting fast away. There was a meeting to day before the Judge in Chambers concerning the Mortgage given by me to the Bank my son William was examined as to the pressure applied to obtain that document. The three Inspectors were there, likwise Mr Lemon and Mr Makelean from Hamilton for the Bank also Mr Kemp the present manager at Hamilton, both he and George Sandilands were examined. The frame of the fallen cattle shed was advertized to be sold to day but as only {blank} was bid for it it was withdrawn. �{Newspaper clipping} GINGER BEER. from the Mercury of Jany 30 1877 March. MONDAY, 26th. 1872. Sabbath morning began with a fine rain freezing as it fell, that the footpaths every where were as slippery as glass but during the forenoon it was all gone, and the Streets got slushey, in the evening fine rain fell. The Revd. Mr McDonald of Elora preached for us, morning & evening, the temperature was 27º at 7 a. m. This morning was quite wet and rained all the forenoon, the Snow melting fast and sliding in great quantities from the roofs of the shops in town & elsewhere. The timber of the old piggery was sold to day by private bargin to Mr Thane for the sum of $35.00 but not the flooring nor the cattle chains, and is now being removed. TUESDAY, 27th. This morning the glass is 30º and snowing gently but there has been a considerable fall during the night and all over looks wintry like again. finished my letter to Illinois & posted it this evening. WEDNESDAY, 28th. This is a clear morning, hard frost during the night and a strong N West wind blowing all night, and this morning, at 7 a m the glass indicated 22º above Zero. This has been a fearce cold day, the wind was most penetrating, and any thing but a day for walking about in. March. THURSDAY, 29th. 1872. This is a cold clear morning and the glass at 7 a m at 18º with a cold wind blowing it got clear and a good deal of bright sun shine but yet cold. At no time this day did the glass show more than 33º. I have had a bad cold these three days and dare not go out freely. My Son William has got in to his new Office the paint being about sufficiently dry. �FRIDAY, 30th. This is a fine clear morning and the Thermometer 25º at 7 a m and the Sun quite warm through the window am writing at. This day is Good Friday and is kept as a general Holiday throughout the Town. Railway fares are reduced for the day only to one half fare going and returning same day, and tomorrow at 1⅓ fare returning by Monday the 2d April, (the same by both railways). A good many people are taking advantage of this opertunity of seeing their friends. Higinbotham and Mr Guthrie came home from the House of Commons at ½ past 2 p.m. and will return on Monday, it appears that the days that Members are absent are deducted from their pay. SATURDAY, 31st. This is a mild morning the glass at 7 a m was 36º above Zero, and roads wet. The forenoon was dull and inclined to rain, but very little fell. The afternoon was much the same with a light shower of sleet {Newspaper cutting} March 31 1877 April. MONDAY, 2d. 1872. Sabbath morning dull and mild glass 37º and thawing and look a little like rain. But as the day advanced it cleared up and the sun shone out quite warm melting the snow on the sides of the roads, that the gutters were running full with water, so that sleighing will be entirely gone round the Town by tomorrow night. A Mr Bell lately from Lancashire preached for us to day. This Monday morning is colder the glass standing at 27º and the ground dry, and the sky clear, but a cold Northerly wind blowing. Had a meeting of our Session this morning to make appointments for Ministers for trial sermons. {blank}, Peter Idington here. Higinbotham & Gutherie left for Ottawa at 5 p.m. TUESDAY, 3. This is also a clear cold morning glass at 20º above Z the Sun is very powerfull, and will melt a great deal of the Snow on the road sides �WEDNESDAY, 3 4th This is a fine clear morning and the cold about 20º and will turn out many for the Monthly Fair day. April. THURSDAY, 4 5th 1872. This is a dull morning with a light rain glass 36º at 7 a m. The day throughout was quite pleasant, and the river is rising but not likely to be high for want of rain. FRIDAY, 5 6th This is a fine morning, but colder than yesterday Just about Freezing at 7 a m, but there is a cold N. West wind, which is much felt when standing out of the Sun. William is still kept pretty busey with orders for corn. Have just heard that Revd Mr Tawse has been struck down with a paralatic stroke. H. Andersons man working at the stalls in the Stable SATURDAY, 6 7th This is a very fine morning, much about the same as yesterday for coldness but less wind, glass at 7 a m was 31º. April. MONDAY, 8 9th 1872. Sabbath morning fine and clear, a little wind blowing from the S. West, glass at 7 a.m 32º. Revd. Neil. R. Forsythe from St Johns Newfoundland preached for us, both morning & evening. This morning is much the same as yesterday, clear atmosphere and light wind. About 11 O,Clock a.m recd. a Telegram from King that the Revd. John Tawse died yesterday. I telegraphed to Peter Idington to meet me here & go by the 5 p m train to Toronto, but got a reply that he had gone by Hamilton, and after further reflection thought better to postpone my going untill farther on should, finances permit. So Miss Agnes Idington went alone. TUESDAY, 10th This is another beautiful morning, the Sun very powerfull. The Court is sitting this week and precided over by Judge Adam Wilson. �I see by the Globe to day that Revd. Mr Tawse was aged 78 years, the family found a document out that he was a year older. Anderson's rent of stable begins this day at $3.00 per month. WEDNESDAY, 10 11th This also is a very fine morning, and the glass at 7 a m was 45º with a light breese. George Lind's Son Adam called on us to day, aged 14 years and is a nice young lad, & dined with us. The dust is flying about in the streets like summer and the Snow is hardly to be seen, except in very sheltered spots. All the ice is clear of the dam and the gates are shut down as flow of water is not near so high as in former years, There having been so very little rain as yet. April. THURSDAY, 11 12th 1872. This is another fine Spring morning I hear that some farmers have begun to plough FRIDAY, 12 13th This is another fine warm morning, and quite dry I began this forenoon to repair the Fences in the Garden and the Park SATURDAY, 13 14th This is also a very fine day and calm. I took of all the straw of the vines to day and there is some of the buds begining to sprout. James Dowrie has been filling and changing the water in the tuns in the Distillery yesterday, and to day he started the Engine in the Rectifying house to drive the Pumps to fill all the utensials It has not been going since we stoped last summer. April. MONDAY, 15 16th 1872. Sabbath was a fine day and mild with warm Sunshine. Revd Mr Laing from Montreal preached forenoon and evening. This morning is cloudy and looks very much like rain, which much wanted �TUESDAY, 16 17th This is a beautifull morning, there must have been some rain during the night as the ground was quite wet. It is expected that War will be declared to day by Russia against Turkey. The Assignee and the three Inspectors intend to examine the Rocks property this afternoon with a view to determine what steps to take with a with regard to disposing of it, at an early day, as well as the York Road farm. The opinion from Mr Guthrie regarding the Mortgage is expected this week. Eddy Hginbotham got his Knee cut with a Scythe this afternoon, Dr McDonald was got, who dressed the woond which was large & had to be stiched, (I assisted) WEDNESDAY, 17 18th This morning was dull and threatning rain but cleared off during the forenoon, and the roads dusty. But in the afternoon it began to rain and continued till night. At the Prayer Meeting Mr Laing officiated. April. THURSDAY, 18 19th 1872. This is a very wet morning, but the weather is cold, yet there is a great improvement in the grass FRIDAY, 19 20th This morning it is fair, but somewhat cold after such a day of rain as yesterday. Busby to up the Parsnips this forenoon, and raked the dung of the Asperagus. The Rhubarb is very consederably above the ground and may soon have a dish of it. Recd from Hiram Anderson $3.00 being one months rent of Stable from the 10th day of this month. My Daughter left for Ottawa this afternoon at 5 Oclock SATURDAY, 20 21st This is another fine morning. The effects of the late rain required the flood gates to be opened again as the water was getting high, but nothing like what it used to be in former seasons when the rains continued for days melting large quantities of of snow, such we have not had for several years. �A good deal of preparation is going on for The Celebration of the 50th year of the settlement of the Town of Guelph, which was on the 22d April 1827. {Corner of page turned down} MONDAY 22 23d 1872. {covered}rday was a very nice day, heard Mr Laing for the 2d Sabbath and liked exceedingly well in the forenoon in particular. He had also a fine discourse in the evening. We had a call this morning this from Mr Justice Thos. Galt's two sons. I took them round the garden and explained the difference in the various pine trees & cedars. I then went up to the Hotel and called on their father, who was an invited Guest to attend the Celebration of the 50th year of Guelph. The weather was splendid and do think I never saw such a large turn out of people, and as for children it took over 3,000 Oranges to supply them all. TUESDAY, 23 24th This is rather a louring morning and looks like rain it is quite calm. No rain fell and it cleared up fine. Judge Galt went on to Open Court at Stratford by the 10 Oclock train. WEDNESDAY, 24 25th This was a fine morning. I sowed 2 Boxes of Cellery seed this morning. I wrote to Higinbotham reminding him of the taxes on lands before the 1st of May April. THURSDAY, 25 26th 1872. This is a very fine morning and the leaves are out on some of the goosbery bushes. I cut of the tops or shoots on the Blackthorn Hedge this morning FRIDAY, 26 27th I went down to Hamilton this morning the weather was dull, but yet pleasant. The train was late & did not leave Guelph till 20 m past 7, got down to Harrisburg where the train was waiting for us and got in to Hamilton by about 10 minutes to 9, or just about, one hour 30 minutes, the quickest I ever travelled the cause of it was that the train sepparated near Elora and they never knew that they had left the passenger car behind untill they reached Guelph, and then had to put back with all speed to fetch it on but there were no passengers in it, which explains that the Conductor had no occasion to look to the car, & that caused the delay which had to be made up. �The City appeard dull to me, visited old Mrs Brown and many old acquaintances. SATURDAY, 27 28th Having slept at McNaughtons all night, I could not get out early untill about ½ past 10 when the heavy rain ceased for a little, but drizzled more or less all day, after calling on several old friends, I left for home by the 3.25 train and got home at 6, Oclock. April. MONDAY, 29 30th 1877. Yesterday was a rather dull day, yet no rain. Revd. Mr Straith preached forenoon & evening, a very slow preacher with very little annimation. This morning is dull a heavy shower of rain & sleet came on about 10 Oclock, and another cold shower of fine hail and rain TUESDAY, 30 1st May This has been a dull coldish day early in the forenoon a shower of fine snow came on mingled with rain, but did not continue long the afternoon was dry but cold. We mist our Cow again this evening, she had been in the Park all day and was taken out & put into the yard at ½ past 5 & about ½ past 6 she was gone May. WEDNESDAY, 1 2d This was a fine morning, but the frost has been strong last night as the side walks were all quite white with frost. This is the Monthly Fair Day. Revd. Mr Smith of Hamilton preached for us last night this evening to a large congregation. May. THURSDAY, 3d 1877. This is a fine clear dry morning, but hard frost again last night. The forenoon opens out fine and warm. FRIDAY, 4th Clear cool morning. �Meeting of Session this morning at 9 a m, to consult as to mode of proceeding on Monday before the congregation as to their choise of a Minister whither by Ballot or open vote, the latter we decided on as best, And to get the opinion of the Managers as to what stipend they could raise over and above, all the repairs of roof and Painting of Steeple. SATURDAY, 5th This is a fine morning, but there is a cold wind blowing. The grass has not made so much progress of late on account of the cold nights. I, Posted 2 letters to Glasgow this morning to go by the N.Y line. Higinbotham & wife returned home this evening, accompanied by Mrs Wm Higinbotham of Toronto, all well and in good sprits {corner of page turned down} MONDAY, 6 7th 1872 Sabbath morning, fine clear and a little warmer than of late glass 45°, but no rain. Meeting in the school room this morning at 9 a. m, of members of session and of the managing commetee, to acertain the state of the funds of the Church as to what amt. of Stipend we could afford to give a new Minister. The Meeting of the Congregation met at 2 p.m. when the Revd. Thos Wardrope preached a sermon for the occasion. A resolution was carried that the congregation at once proceed to moderate in a call for one of the Ministers who had preached for us, when the Revd J. C. Smith of St Pauls Church Hamilton recd the largest ballot, it was then resolved to make the call unanimus. Got the Parlour Stove taken out to day TUESDAY, 7 8th This is another very fine morning, but as the day advanced it became cloudy and had the appearance of rain, but only a few drops fell in the afternoon. WEDNESDAY, 8 9 This is a very fine morning and quite dry, preparing to plant potatoes to day. Higinbotham working at the back of the Hill. He is summoned to appear before the Judge in Chambers to day about my Mortgage. �May. THURSDAY, 9 10th 1872. This was a very fine morning, but no rain although it threatend last night as a few drops fell then. The forenoon is splended and I am busey falling Rhubarb with the view of selling it to the greengrocers, have been cutting Asperagus also. FRIDAY, 10 11th This is also a very fine day. Meeting of session at the Manse at 9 a. m. SATURDAY, 11 12th Fine warm morning May. MONDAY, 14th 1877. This is a fine warm morning, the leaves of the apple trees are out in almost full leaf, and the chesnut is so already. A Meeting of Clerihue's Creditors to day. At noon the Glass stood at 73º. Set 9 duck eggs this morning TUESDAY, 15th This is another very fine morning warm & dry and there is danger of fires in the Bush, we hear of some at a distance from here, threatning distruction of Property. In the afternoon it began to rain and continued untill the evening. preparing Rhubarb for market @ 50¢ per dozen Bunches of 10 stalks each. WEDNESDAY, 16 This is a close warm misty morning, and there is every appearance of more rain a few drops fell in the forenoon, but about 3 p m it came on at first very light and then got quite heavy, and contined ½ an hour or more. �Have been cutting & packing a good deal of Rhubarb & Asperagus, this morning May. THURSDAY, 16 17 1877. This is a dull morning, and must have rained during the night. I set to work and cut a lot of Rhubarb about 9 Oclock it began to rain heavy and seems to continue FRIDAY, 18th This is a warm close morning SATURDAY, 18 19 Warm dry morning. Miss Grant & her brother arrived from Scotland this afternoon and proceeded out at once to Glenburn. John Brown Esqr of New York in town, & will stay over tomorrow {Notice of a Bankruptcy} May. MONDAY, 20 21 1872. Yesterday was a fine day. Revd Mr Aiken from {illegible} preached. This morning was fine & began & cut a over 12 bunches of Asperagus. Attended meeting this evening at the meeting of our Church finance comettee in the school room TUESDAY, 22 This is a very wet morning raining hard, and continued all day untill about 5 Oclock when it cleared up. Hon Wm McMaster examined to day in the case of my Mortgage to the Bank. Adam Brown Esqr in town to day, & left for home by eveing train. Higinbotham & McLagan also J Smith retnd from Toronto after the opening of tender for Crokery stock. �WEDNESDAY, 23d This is a cool morning, and quite a change from what we have had of late, and seems to continue so throughout the day. I agreed to day with Mr E Morris of the Ontario Bank for the use of the grass park for the season of six months for the neat sum of Twelve dollars, ($12.00). I rained again this afternoon & it still continues cold May. THURSDAY, 23 24th 1872. This is quite a cold morning, the ground and the side walks were white with frost, the Sun broke through during the morning with enough of heat to clear away the unwelcome whiteness but the dullness in the atmosphere and the cold N West wind blowing made it any thing but agreeable, for the Queens Birth Day FRIDAY, 24 25 This is a fine bright morning, Tempe at 7 a. m. was 5º. Miss Blainey & Miss Smith from N York arrived to day SATURDAY, 26th This is a pleasant morning, and likely to be much warmer than these last few days, the forenoon and afternoon turned out fine & warm. I attended the funeral of Joseph Hobson's youngest Son to the Cemetery his age was 2 years & 9 mos. May. MONDAY, 28th 1872. Yesterday was a very fine day, the Church was well attended the Revd {blank}. This is a very fine morning, and the forenoon warm and pleasant. About one Oclock this afternoon a Telegram came from Walkerton that the Town was on fire and that a number of houses were already destroyed, and asking that the Guelph Engine be sent up. �TUESDAY, 29th This is another very fine morning, and have been early at my present only work in pulling and making up bundles of Rhubarb and Asperagus for sale. I put up 24 of Rhubarb and 12 of Aspergus which will neat me $1.50. Higinbotham went down & returned from Toronto to day WEDNESDAY, 29 30th This is also a warm morning, but no rain as we looked for last night. Revd W T Wilkins, formerly of Stratford officiated at the Prayer Meeting this evening, but I had difficulty in hearing even a little of his discouse. May, THURSDAY, 30 31st. 1872. This is another warm dry morning. Having lost so many young, ducks of late by Rats I have determined to Poison them and have, used stricknine between 2 peices of buttered bread June FRIDAY, 31 1st This is a very fine morning. This was kept as our Fast Day in all the Presbyterian Churches Mr Wilkins, preciding, and also in the evening at 7.30 p.m. June. SATURDAY, 2d This was quite a dull dark morning, with signs of a thunder storm brewing, rain began to fall about 8 Oclock, but did not continue as long as we could desire probably not more than an hour. Lucy Ann relict of the late Col Saunders, Clerk of the Peace died early this morning June. MONDAY, 3 4th 1872. This Sabbath morning is dull and looks like rain. I find that notwithstanding my particular care in depositing the poisined peices of Bread, yet Mr Anderson's Dog - had found them out and got poisined, and one of my hens also. �At a ¼ to 10 it began to rain very close, and was pretty heavy at a ¼ past 10. The friends were obliged to bury Mrs Saunders to day instead of tomorrow as advertised. I was too late with many more. This is a dull morning and wind getting up and looks like rain TUESDAY, 4 5th This is of any thing a dull morning and looks like rain. I got ready to start for Toronto by the early train but having mistaken the true time, she was off by the time I got there. But left by the 11 Oclock train. I looked round at many of the improvements and buildings now finishing. At the Queens Hotel I got introduced to the 5 Swedish Ladies, and heard them sing at Mrs Morrison's Opera House. I staid at the Queens, all night. No rain fell at all WEDNESDAY, 6th This was another fine morning. I took a stroll about the City, But could find very few fine buildings being constructed, and trade seems to be lifeless yet, and did not see half a dozen Steamers and Schooners in all the Port. The Shops and the Markets are very thinly attended. The (Bolton) Steam flouring Mill, was busey grinding and putting up Bagg flour only and doing seemingly a brisk trade at $4.75 per 100 lbs cash, it surely should pay when the whole concern was bought for $14,000. This Monthly Fair Day June. THURSDAY, 6 7th 1872. This is a splended morning, with a gentle cooling breeze. Mr Jas Phin. Senr. called this forenoon. In the afternoon I attended the Sale of of the last of the land on the Glebe, being that portion that was reserved for a Cows park for the Minister, but it was found inconvenient to get the Cow or horse out or in every time when wanted, that it was resolved to dispose of it and the proceeds to be applied to pay of the Debt of the Church amounting to $2,366 �FRIDAY, 7 8th This was also a fine morning. Made arrangements with Mr Mercer to rip up the boards Higinbotham has on hand to make a temporary fence round his peas and oats, instead of ordering Flakes also ordered 80 Hemlock scantling from C. Mickle and got them delivered that evening. SATURDAY, 8 9th This was rather a dull morning, but cleared off during the forenoon, when Wm Higinbotham and I, went up to the field and set up 2 pannels of the temporary fence, and made arrangements to begin and complete it on Monday. The afternoon was dull. Mr Chas Davidson left by the 5 Oclock train for Montreal thence for Halifax. Shortly after 6 Oclock a drizling rain began to come on which ended on some heavy showers up till 10 Oclock. Mr Anderson, Manager of the Bank of Commerce was examined to day about the Mortgage. June. MONDAY, 10 11th 1872. This is a dull wet looking morning (Sabbath) and the grass all very wet, yet it cleared off and became fine, but towards evening it turned cold. This is a cool morning but turned fine through the day, got John McPherson to help with the fence to day. A good of thunder and lightning began about 10.30 and heavy rain after that TUESDAY, 11 12th This is a somewhat dull morning and the ground very wet, and there must have been considerable rain during the night. It is getting cool this evening. Wm Fishers Sale of his furniture, & leaves tomorrow. They took tea with us this evening, & to sleep at Johns house. �The case between G Sandelands & our Son William as executors of the late Wm Alexanders Will & George Quarrie about a loan due the Estate, was de John Chambers died to day aged 47. WEDNESDAY, 12 13th This is a very fine morning. Mrs V Patterson relict of the late George D Patterson ) aged 64 years June. THURSDAY, 13 14th 1872 This is a very fine morning. Began to dig out the road into Higinbothams lot at the back of the Hill. P. H. Gibbs of the Ontario Bank died yesterday aged 44 years & 11 months, funeral tomorrow at Oshawa on arrival of train 3.30 p m. Got the fence completed last night & began to the cutting of the the road, and preparing a couple of new gateposts. FRIDAY, 14 15th This is a very close warm morning, it rained heavy last night, there was a good deal of thunder and lightening during the night. Funeral of Mrs George Patterson to day at 2 Oclock. SATURDAY, 15 16th This is of any thing a dull morning, and not unlike rain. But as the day advanced it became clear & bright and all appearance of rain vanished. Got the gate finished and road leading out to the main road finished this evening. My Son William's, wife was safely delivered of a Son to night June, MONDAY, 18th 1872 Sabbath morning is fine and warm. Revd Mr Sanderson officiated in the forenoon and Revd Mr Wardrope in the evening. �This morning opens bright and warm, and has continued so all day. I got over my old drawing table from the Office to day and a job it was to get it down stairs, having originally been taken there in peices TUESDAY, 19th This is another very fine morning, with a smart breese. It will be a fine day for the Sale of the remainder of the lumber, Barrels. Wrote a postal card to Illinois this morning WEDNESDAY, 19 20th This is a fine windy morning when out hunting my strayed Cow, which I found, but fine warm weather. Mr E Morris & wife left this morning for England. Strawberries in abundance now at 15¢ a basket. Mrs Tawse and Mrs McNaughton arrived this evening from Waterloo June. THURSDAY, 20 21st 1872 This is a dull morning and heavy clouds. I went up to see Dr Herod and John Hobson start for England by the early train, also Miss Pipe. Great Fire in the City of St John's, N. Brunswick some 200 acres of houses burnt up {F.Y.I. At 2:30 on the afternoon of June 20, 1877, a spark fell into a bundle of hay in Henry Fairweather's storehouse in the York Point Slip area. Nine hours later the fire had destroyed over 80 hectares (200 acres) and 1,612 structures including eight churches, six banks, fourteen hotels, eleven schooners and four wood boats. The fire had killed approximately 19 people, and injured many more.} FRIDAY, 21 22d This is a chilly morning, and througout the forenoon, farther news of the Great fire at St John's N. Brunswick is very distressing, some 15,000 people out of house & home. It is quite cold this evening �SATURDAY, 23d This is a fine bright morning, but I hear that there has been frost early this morning, sufficient to produce ice June. MONDAY, 25th 1872 This Sabbath morning was fine and warm. A student by the name of Tait from Toronto preached a very excelent sermon this forenoon and Mr Wardrope in the evening. This morning was dull with a light shower but the day turned out warm TUESDAY, 26th This morning was at first bright then clear and early in the forenoon began to rain, and continued tolerably heavy during the middle of the day. Mr Jas Anderson presented me with a bag of Potatoes WEDNESDAY, 26 27th The morning was rather dull and looked like rain but little or nothing came. The Gass Company are very busey laying a extended line line of pipes to convey the gass across the River Speed at the Mill Bridge on the lower side close to the wall. And what crosses the Bridge is lapwelded pipes 4 inches diameter and ¼ inch thick with screwed couplings, the cost laid down 45¢ per running foot, will stand a pressure of 400 lbs per inch, and are 12 feet long each and weigh from 212 to 230 a peice, they have deep sockets & ample room for hemp gaskins & lead {sketch of pipe} June. THURSDAY, 28th 1872 This is another dull morning but no rain as yet has fallen though at times thought comming. Mrs Tawse & Mrs McNaughton left this morning by the Brock road stage at 11 Oclock. Dr John Finlayson M.D. of Elora died there to day aged 77 years, a native of Rosshire & settled in Canada in 1833 first in Cornwall & came to Elora in 1848 he was an Episcopalian �FRIDAY, 29th This was a dull morning but no rain fell till about 10 Oclock. The men employed by the Gass Co. began at 3 a m to tear up the planking of the Mill Bridge so as to lay the pipes between the stringers or main Beams of the bridge, which was done, and then filled in with tan bark to keep out the frost as much as possible. But during the day it was discovered that the majority of the stringers were so much decayed that it would not be safe to risk a covering of new planks, & now awaits the desision of the Road & Bridge Committee. I met an old acquaintance this forenoon a Mr John Buchan, who boarded with me and my father at Mr Shearers in Toronto (then Little York) in 1832. We had some showers of rain both forenoon and afternoon that the Masons had to stop work on the New Herald Office SATURDAY, 29 30th This is another dull morning, and it began to rain about ½ past 9 a.m. and continued a smart shower for an hour and a half, and since it became fair it became close and hot, a number of men are now digging out the trench for the gass pipes on the North side of the River 4 feet 6 inches deep. This has been a close warm day. Mr Thom of Montreal is here, but goes up to London at 6. {corner of page turned down} MONDAY, 2d 1872 Th{covered}bbath morning is close and warm, with a fine strong from the South West, Revd Mr Gallagher preached. This is also Dominion Day. While we were at Church the wind blew down the famous Glass Plum tree with a considerable crop of fruit. This Monday is to be the day of rejoicing and a number of fine Boats and Canoes compeated for prizes, a great number of people were assembled the Bridges below and above, and in Davidson's and the Priory grounds were thickly ranked with sightseers. We both took a drive round the old Glebe and Exhibition ground &c. �TUESDAY, 3d This morning was dull after a heavy shower about 5 Oclock, and some light suney showers after that. The Catholics are erecting triunphal arches for the Archbishop who is to lay the foundation stone of the Cathedral. I have been using Paris Green for the Potatoes. WEDNESDAY, 3 4th This is a fine bright morning for the Monthly Fair which turned out well, so far as numbers of people is concerned, plenty of Mowers, Rakes, and Reapers and a good many sales of them made. Death of John McIntosh of Arthur. I observe that an old acquaintance of the Villiage of Arthur died last week aged 89 years, he listed in the 92d Gordon Hilanders in 1804, was wounded & lost a leg at the Battle of Bayonne, came to Canada in 1840, got a free grant of 200 acres, close to Arthur, his wife died several years ago & at the age of 83 married a woman of 19 years of age, with whom he lived happy. While attending the Strawberry festival of Chambers Church at the Drill Shed, our servant girl, Alisha Pollock, fell of our swing & hurt her back so as to dissable her from work. I hear of the failure of Mr Robt. Rae, distiller of Windsor July. THURSDAY, 4 5th 1872 This is a very fine morning FRIDAY, 5 6th This is also a very fine morning. I went to the drill shed to hear what the Hon Alexr Mackenzie Primeer of the Dominion of Canada had to say, and was very much pleased with his easy and moderate way that he charges his {illegible} the opposition SATURDAY, 6 7th This is a very fine morning, went over to Higinbothams before breakfast and had a conversation with the Hon Alex Mackenzie and found him very frank, and soon after 10 a m he and the other gentlemen accompaning him proceeded in carriages, with a number of others forming a large �procession to the Great Western Station, where a Special Directors Car awaited to convey them to Fergus July. 1877 MONDAY, 8 9th 1872 This Sabbath morning is dull, with very little wind, and it continued close and warm all day. a Revd Mr Gall preached for us in the forenoon, and Revd Mr Mitchell of St John's when a collection was taken up for their Church Building fund, he stated that 400 acres of houses were burnt up. This Monday morning is wet there having been a considerable amount of Thunder & lightning during the night and morning and heavy showers of rain, yet not of such long duration as to penetrate the soil sufficient to keep the grass from getting brown TUESDAY, 9 10th {No entry} WEDNESDAY, 10 11th This is another fine morning. The young folks are busey preparing flours &c for the display and refreshments after the induction of our Minister J.C. Smith. Mrs Allan & I dined at Glenburn, in company with Mr Jas Reid & wife from Buffalo, and came in in time to attend the Induction at 2 Oclock, the attendance was large. One unpleasant announcement appeared in the Herald that James Massie & Co. had called a Meeting of his Creditors to meet at the Queens Hotel, Toronto on the 17th inst. July. 1877 THURSDAY, 11 12th 1872 This is a fine morning, but dry and warm. I hear this morning that the Carpenters working at the New Wellington Hotel, have stopped work, for want of pay for several weeks. My Son William went down to Hamilton this morning thence to Toronto next day FRIDAY, 12 13th This is a very fine morning. �A fine breeze has sprung up which cools the air a little. SATURDAY, 13 14th This is a very fine pleasant morning, also a very large market with large loads of cherries at 5¢ a quart, and potatoes at 40¢ a peck. Higinbotham went up to London this morning. July. MONDAY, 15. 16th 1872. Sabbath 15th July was a very warm day. Rev Mr McDonald preached in St Andrews Church in the forenoon the Introductory sermon And our own Minister Rev J.C. Smith in the evening Monday 16th Fine morning, but dry and warm, I expected John Idington from Stratford to attend the meeting of my Creditors to day, but he did not come, The meeting began at 2pm present Messrs Stone & Elliot 2 of the inspectors, Kemp & Thomas, of the Bank also their Solicitor Mr McKelcan, Strachan, George Sheppard, Hamilton, Alexr Smith, J.C. Allan, Higinbotham, Brydon, & Mr Cutten for Creditors & John Smith, Assignee, It was resolved that the Mortgage to the Bank is legal and good to them, It became dull in the afternoon, with strong signs of rain & very warm, rain began about 8 but only light TUESDAY, 16. 17th This is a close morning, it was raining between 1 & 2 Oclock a.m. at 6 this morning thermometer stood at 66 degrees, and heavy at 4 Oclock I was told, Meeting of Creditors of Jas Massie & Co to day at the Queens Hotel Toronto at 2pm WEDNESDAY, 17. 18th This is a warm morning, and very warm during the day The sky got cloudy in the afternoon, and looked very like rain, We visited our old servant Lidia Anderson to day, who is to be married tomorrow to our old Distiller James Dourie, and proceed to Manatoba on a visit to her Brothers family. It rained this evening. �July. THURSDAY, 18 19th 1872 This is a dull heavy morning but no rain, Bot ½ Bushel of new potatoes at 50¢ or $1. per Bushel. Went up this afternoon to see the new Engine that Worswick is making for Mr Marsden of Newmarket it a splended peice of work FRIDAY, 19 20th This is rather a chilly morning, compared with yesterday, The wind is from the N. West. I have not felt quite so well to day. I looked into Ingles & Hunters shop this forenoon and saw no Engines on the floor, but was told that they have orders for two, I saw a small 6 horse power upright Engine out in the yard and about ready to send off {sketch of engine} SATURDAY, 20 21st This is a fine clear warm morning with gentle South Westerly breeze. Plenty of fine potatoes much larger than last Saturday, at $1.25 a Bushel down to $1.00. The Fruiteers are getting in Boxes of American harvest Apples, and Peaches, but very dear. ___ July. MONDAY, 22 23d 1877. Sabbath was a fine morning warm with a gentle breeze our own Minister Mr Smith preached his first forenoon Sermon and evening likewise, both were powerfull and convincing discourses. Neither Davidson or McCrea were able to be in Church from indisposition. This morning is fine warm & clear, but as soon as the Mail came to hand it brought alarming intellegence of the great Railroad riots in Pittsburg, Reading. TUESDAY, 23 24 This is another beautifull morning, with a gentle breeze as the day advances it becomes very warm. Railroad matters on the other side are getting more settled and hear of no more destruction of Property. But it appa'rs that the Strikers hold the Station ground at East Buffalo and will not allow any trains to go out, and many cattle are dying for want of food and water. �WEDNESDAY, 24 25th This is likewise a very warm clear morning. I have been up quite early at the church, as the Scaffold for Painting the Spire is completed, & was desirous of stopping any unnecesary alterations in the weather cock, but only to put in links to hang the Bells to the arms & reguild them and the Cock. Mr A. B. Stewart returned from Dundas and Toronto this afternoon, and had a chat with him till late this evening, and is going off by first train to Toronto in the morning. July. THURSDAY, 25 26th 1877. This is a close warm morning, Thermometer at 7 a m, 73º. Mr A B Stewart left by the 8.25 train this morning this is a very warm day. John & I went through all the Manse to day and took dimensions of its rooms &c. The painter strongly advises 5 coats of paint instead of 3 coats and sanding it. FRIDAY, 26 27th This has been rumbling morning about 3 Oclock the Thunder and lightning was very severe, with frequent showers of rain and the ground was very wet this morning, and all the forenoon close and warm about One Oclock a heavy shower of large drops came on but only lasted a few minutes. I was Overcome with the heat and walking about yesterday that I dont feel so well to day SATURDAY, 27 28th This is another close warm morning and the Market well supplied with all kinds vegetables. The accounts from the States are more pacific Except the miners who have stopped the Pumps and the water will soon fill the mines July. MONDAY, 29 30th 1877. Sabbath was very warm. This morning is also very warm. Meeting in the School room this evening principly in regard to the enlargement of the Manse, the Committee that were appointed got plans out that would cost about $3,000 while the Trustees would not expend more than $1300. Offer of Exchange was made by Hugh Walker, he to take our manse, �& we to take his new house & the old one, and allow him $2,500 for the difference, & to be decided on Monday next. TUESDAY, 30 31st This is a very warm morning. Massie Nat went down to Toronto to day. I observed the contractor nailing down the 3 inch elm planking on the Bridge with 6 inch cut nails & told him they would never hold, he said these were the kind allowed him to use, I then spoke to the Chairman, and the Engineer and they agreed at once we me, and sent down a keg of 6 inch wrought iron spikes, which drew them down firm & solid WEDNESDAY, 31 August 1st 1877 Another very warm morning. They got the North half of the Bridge planked to day and made passable for foot passengers. Nat went down to Toronto & retd. in the evening. August. THURSDAY, 2d 1877. This morning glass at 70º at 7 a m. We went down to the Puslinch Lake to see the Boys the day was very warm but there was a fine cooling breeze, we had a boat and I rowed out to the Island where the boys were encamped, they were pleased to see us but we did not stay long partly fearing a thunder storm but it passed off, but it had rained very heavy for ½ an hour in Town. FRIDAY, 3d This is a cool morning from yesterdays rain, the news from the States is not all quiet yet and matters are in an unsatisfactory state yet. Higinbotham and family with Miss Blainey are preparing to go down to Puslinch Lake, they started at 3 Oclock P.M. and did not get home till a ¼ to 10. the night was pleasant no moon but starr light �SATURDAY, 3 4th This is a very fine morning, with hardly a breath of wind, they are about to put in the last beam of the Bridge, I dont think that the bridging between the beams is sufficient and will be apt to spring a good deal August. MONDAY, 6th 1877. Sabbath was a cool day. This morning quite plesent but as the day advances it becomes much warmer. Revd. J. D. McDonell here this forenoon on his way to Fergus. We had a very good meeting this evening in our school room, when it was resolved to buy Walkers new house for $6,000 and to dispose of our Manse TUESDAY, 6 7th This is another warm morning. The men are busey planking the Bridge with new 3 inch elm plank and {blank} WEDNESDAY, 8th This is a warm close morning, and was quite warm all day. About 7 a m received a Telegram from John Idington to meet him him at the evening train but did not arrive Another came saying he would leave Toronto at 9.15. but he did not get here till 12 Oclock and slept at Higinbothams August. THURSDAY, 8 9th 1877. This was a fine airey morning. Went up to the Station to see John Idington go home to Stratford. Mrs A and I got ready soon afterwards and started for Puslinch Lake and arrived there about One Oclock, rowed out to their Island & eat Lunch and remained for an hour or so, left the Hotel at ½ past 4 for Peter Idington's at Fisher's Mills and home about 10 Oclock we got a little rain, but it had rained very heavy ½ way to Guelph as we saw all the pools on the road filled with water, it was very dark that we could not a Buggy before us but with great difficulty a good many flashes of lightning helped us at the first start. Heard that Robt Cauldwell was shot by accidint by his Son in Africa on the 6th June last. �FRIDAY, 9 10th This morning was dull and heavy looking, my toes are quite sore that the Horse tramped on last night & 3 are coloured a dark purple. William Higinbotham came up by train last night & went down to the Lake early this morning with the 2 horses & light waggon and brought up their Tent and all their things and got home by {blank} Oclock a m SATURDAY, 10 11th This morning is much the same. On Tuesday last Messrs James Massie & Co. made an assignment to John Smith official assignee, and a meeting of his Creditors are called for the 21st of this month at 2 Oclock August. MONDAY, 12 13th 1877. Sabbath 12th, heavy rain about 4 or 5, then again about 9 - and at 10 Oclock it became heavier again, it kept fair after 11 Oclock but remained dull and heavy all day. This is a dull morning and likely to bring on more rain, between 10 & 11 it rained very heavy for a while with light showers now and then, the afternoon was dry but close & warm. I examined McLaggans hot air furnace and also that of Mr Gowdy TUESDAY, 13 14 This is a very dull dark morning, there was considerable thunder and lightning during the night & some showers this forenoon has been quite wet, some heavy showers fell about 12. And again in the afternoon. The wind was Southerly WEDNESDAY, 14 15th This is also a dulish morning with hot outbursts of sunshine and not like settled weather yet. About 12 & 1 it rained pretty heavy for about ½ an hour Then again at 6 it came on very heavy with large drops and close. Saw McFarish the miller who has been down at Halifax about a loss he has sustained by the failure of a commission house. Goldie is in for about $8,000. John Pipe a 100 Bbls. Tolton is also in �August. THURSDAY, 15 16th 1877. This is dry morning and more settled like, but it looks like as if it had rained during the night, the Thunder is rolling this forenoon and the sky is becoming dark again. Great rain came on about One oclock and continued for 3 hours of incesant heavy rain, when all the gutters and & drains were completely overd flowed and great many cellars flooded and considerable damage done. The crops standing out will suffer greatly FRIDAY, 16 17th This morning opened out fine and clear and looked like settled, it continued so till after One Oclock when a close rain came on with close heat, and must now greatly injure the Spring wheat that is standing out, and am told they are sprouting an inch long. SATURDAY, 17 18th This morning opens out fine and dry like, yet there now and then warm gusts of hot air which makes it very doubtful if it will continue so all day. The amount of Massie's debts are $238,738,39 The Bank of Montreal's claim is $183,725,00 August. MONDAY, 19 20th 1877. Sabbath 19th was a fine dry day. This morning is bright and beautiful and looks quite settled to all appearance. About ½ past One a fire broke out in Horsemans hardware store it began in the cellar, and took hold so rapidly that little or nothing was saved. Williamson & Co. Cormack & Sons, and the Banks of Commerce & Ontario had to move every thing, which was a work of great labour and destruction, but with the hard work of the firemen, and plenty of water the fire was at length got under controll. TUESDAY, 20 21st This is a very fine morning, and settled looking, and the late rains has improved the pastures a good deal. A great many Tomatoes are offered for Sale at 75¢ per Bushel, and remarkably fine. �The Meeting of James Massie's Creditors met and appointed John Smith as assignee. The composition sheet having in most cases been signed by the largest Creditors, the matter was soon got over, and the very few who who objected to accepting the 50¢ in the dollar cash had to comply, another meeting has to be called to meet in 3 weeks according to Law, to confirm these proceedings, when the dividend will be paid. WEDNESDAY, 22d This is a very fine morning, clear Sky and likely to be very warm this day, and it was so. Men have begun to remove the Rubbish out of the burnt building, and D Kennedy has got the job of putting all to rights again. Revd Mr Edward Ebbs came here to day along with Mr Wickson from Toronto they left in the afternoon by the 4.45 train August. THURSDAY, 23d 1877. This seems to be a close morning and of any thing dull looking have thoughts of starting for Stratford this morning, Which I did and got there at a ¼ to 12 and met John Idington on the street. The day was fine and had a good view of the House both of the external and internal arrangements, the floors are laid on nearly all the rooms and the lathing going in the Kitchen part of the house FRIDAY, 23 24th In Stratford, The weather is rather cloudy this morning & raw of anything. Had a turn about the Town this forenoon and found several new Brick houses covered in & ready for the Carpenters and plasterers. I met with Thos Todd of Galt also Mr Ballentyne a dealer in Cheese, with whom we dined. I then went out to the Grand Trunk Repair shops, & found an Old aquaintance who has been directing & making changes in Shops there, has now returned and is going to make such alterations in the amount of work which must be done by the men in the Shops, also of the enlargement of such Cylinders as will admit of it, that will enable an Engine to draw nearly double the number of cars they formerly did, and with the same number of men. SATURDAY, 24 25th Very fine morning. The Great London Show is here already this morning with over 30 cars & 2 fine sleeping cars all their own property, it appears their contract with the G.T.R. Co. is $200, cash down for every time they move, with the Companys Engine always in attendance, their canvas nearly covered the whole fair ground �August. MONDAY, 26 27th 1877. Sabbath 26th This is a very fine morning, the day was dry and warm. Monday morning bright and warm TUESDAY, 27. This is a pleasant morning. The forenoon was quite fine without the least appearance of a change. But between 12 & 1 a dullness came over the atmosphere then the rolling of thunder and a heavy shower of rain for a ¼ of an hour, after an interval of about ½ an hour another very heavy pouring rain came on which lasted 15 or 20 minutes. Mr Cooper the Surveyor has been beat off his work in surveying the Priory Grounds to day, with the view to divide it into lots for Building purposes WEDNESDAY, 28 This was a close cloudy morning and thretning rain. Mrs A and I intended going to Toronto by the cheap Excurction train at 9 a m, but I having to sign a deed of the old Manse to Dr Howitt (for which he paid $3,500 cash) we could not get away till the 11 Oclock train, the weather by that time turned out very fine, called on the Alexanders, and saw the House they are building of Brick & to cost $2,500, the ground in that street is worth $45 per foot front to be ready 1st Nov. We also called on Wm Higinbotham, but could not see him as he would be able to recognise either of us. We left by the 11.45 train having been too late for the 5.15. August. THURSDAY, 29 30th 1877. We got home this morning from Toronto about 2 Oclock by the middnight train, with a great many Guelph folks who had been left behind. This is a splended day for the Harvest Home on the Model Farm, to which I have been invited but for want of conveyance of my own, and having to attend the Babtism of my Son's child this evening I thought it would be too much for us both. We went up to Williams to the Babtism at 7 Oclock and left at 10 the childs was named Walter, Nat, Maggie, & Miss Idington were there �FRIDAY, 30 31st This is a very wet morning, raining hard at 6 Oclock. The Thunder was rolling at ½ past 6 and still raining. 9 Oclock and still raining hard. This is our Fast Day in the Presbyterian Churches in this Town. The afternoon was dry but in the evening it was of any thing a little drizzling rain. The attendance at night in the Church was much better. I went up to Goldie's Mill for a supply of chicken feed, and looked in to the new Engine house, which is very much enlarged, and found them far advanced with the foundation and bed ofor the Engine it is substantial and well built with Water lime, and bolt holes preserved in the work by means of wooden boxes built in as the work goes up. SATURDAY, 31 1st September This is a fine morning and the rain has ceased. I sent Postal card to A Cuningham. But as the day advanced it became quite chilly. There was a meeting of my Creditors this afternoon. All I can hear that was done was the reception of offers for the outeside property, that could not be intertained being far below the mark, another matter, was the purchase of a life interest for my Brother William September. MONDAY, 3d 1877. Sabbath morning is of any thing dark and cloudy, and hope it may keep faire, this being our Communion Sabbath. It got quite cool at midday 60º and at 6 pm 55º. This day has also been chilly, a cold N. West wind has been blowing all day, and those that were up very early this morning found the side walks white with frost TUESDAY, 3 4th This is of any thing a better looking morning a fine clear sky. The Tas �WEDNESDAY, 4 5th This is the Monthly Fair Day and it is a very fine morning, The Fare is but poorly attended. I have just heard that the Elora Mills have been purchased from the Merchant Bank by Mr Horetop for $12, 000 $13,000 September. THURSDAY, 5 6th 1877. This is a cool morning after the rain yesterday afternoon. The day has been pleasant yet cooler than of late this is the Horticultural Show day, and a very fine Show it is, neither the Cauliflower nor the Egg plant was so good either in size or compactness, & too many green leaves in the centre of them, a fine desplay of Plums, but hardly ripe FRIDAY, 6 7th This is a dull morning and looks like more rain and there was a light shower in the forenoon SATURDAY, 7 8th This was a fine morning, and as it advanced a great many waggons with fruit and vegitables drew up at the market such as, tomatoes, grapes of various Kinds, Melons, corn, &c. September. MONDAY, 10th 1877. Sabbath, this is a fine clear morning with moderate temprature. In the afternoon there was a slight shower TUESDAY, 10 11th This was of any thing a dull morning, and very much like rain. Went out the Dundas road to look out for some store pigs WEDNESDAY, 11 12th This is a very fine morning and as the day advances is getting very warm September. THURSDAY, 12 13th 1877. This is a splendid morning, and it will be highly favourable for the Caladonian Gathering this day at the Exehibition grounds �FRIDAY, 13 14th This appears to be a very fine morning & have made up mind to go down to Hespeler by the Cars and walk to Peters. I found them all so far as he & the son & daughter were well, but Mrs Idington was complaining a good deal of lowness of spirits &c., The weather was very warm, they have had a fine crop of splended peaches ripe & good. It is only once in several years they can have the like. I was driven down to Hespeler saw old Jacob who is preparing to run his distillery next week, he complains of the poor proffits they are making, he sold the last sale of rye at 80¢ duty paid, and from haveing been in store for some 8 or 10 weeks it was found that the Barrels after being emptied, weighed more than they were tared on an average 6 lbs which he had to allow of the spirits. SATURDAY, 14 15th This is another very fine morning, with a very fresh breeze, a great quantity of Peaches are daily being brought to town by rail and selling at $1.50 a box that a few days ago were selling at $2.50 to $3.00 - & Apples 75¢ & $1.00 a bag. I met Geo Randall of Waterloo returning from Toronto he says he sold Rye Whisky duty paid at 83¢ & in Bond at 23¢ and says that there is nothing in it, & would gladly sell out Mill & Destillery at 50¢. September. MONDAY, 16 17th 1877. Sabbath morning was dull after such a heavy fall of rain during the night, washing out great ruts on the roads. But as the day advanced it became fine & warm. Mr Smith in the forenoon, & Mr Wardrope in the evening. This Monday morning is a little damp but pleasant about ½ past One it began to rain and continued more or less throughout the afternoon. Mr Jas. Caulfields, flour and saw mills were destroyed by fire on Sunday morning between 12 & 1 am. They were leased (except the saw mill) to Messrs. Cordiner & Haigh, the total loss is from $8,000 to $10,000 and no Insurance whatever, having neglected to renew the Policy for some months. Higinbotham started for Orangevelle meeting to night TUESDAY, 17 18th This is a fine morning, and looks as if there had been some rain last night. I took a strol this afternoon to see the progress made. �F.W. Stone is getting round again but he has been very ill for some days back WEDNESDAY, 18 19th This is quite a fresh morning, but there was frost on the side walks at 5 a. m. September. THURSDAY, 19 20th 1877. This is a fine dry morning, and cool and pleasant FRIDAY, 20 21st There was a little frost this morning, but clear and bright SATURDAY, 21 22d This is another fine clear morning, but the grass had a white coating this morning, there is very little done in the Mill in gristing of any Kind September. MONDAY, 23 24th 1877. Sabbath morning 23d Sept. clear and bright, and looks as there had been a light frost. This is a very fine morning. The Inspectors of my Estate examined the peice of road I purchased from the Council or rather exchanged as I gave them a road for it, and got a deed from them & gave them one also. TUESDAY, 24 25th This is a fine morning, and a long train went up to London well filled with passengers for the Exhibition at London. Higinbotham left for Tornonto by the last train to be present at the Marriage of Mrs Wm Higinbothams daughter by her first husband, Miss to Mr {blank} Morrison son of Angus Morrison, Mayor of Toronto. WEDNESDAY, 25 26th This is a very fine morning, but so many Cars for the Exibition as yesterday. I went up to Goldie's Mill this afternoon, and find they have got the Engine & fly wheel connected, & have hung the new boiler along side of the old one, the old wall remaining between them. They are both return tubular boilers the masons were building in the furnace with fire Bricks, and forming the �inverted arch below the boiler with common bricks, they are also taking out the old pully & part of the shafting, and going to put in a larger pully & shaft of 5¼" diameter, very little done to the condencer as yet, will take 2 weeks yet before all is going again. A. B. Stewart passed down from Detroit by the 5. train, spoke to P. S. Stevenson who was also on board. September. THURSDAY, 26 27th 1877. This is a rainey morning. William went to Toronto at 11 a m. George Linds 2 boys called to the eldest is 20 years past last May, they had both been to the Exhibition at London, where over 30,000 people were admitted by ticket. James Goldie is is putting in a new intermidiate wrought iron shaft about 20 feet long at least, all turned and polished 5¼ inches diameter, (the old one was only about 4 in and in 2 lengths). The Chimey plate on the new foundation (which is only tempory is 30 inches diameter to suit the present smoke stalk) But the foundation for ultimately building a Brick one on is 9 feet square of substantial masonary. FRIDAY, 27 28th This is a very fine morning, quite mild and the flowers in the garden fresh vigerous as they were in June and think that new flowers are comming in Bloom. Wm returned from Toronto this morning. A great many have returned from the Provincial Show this afternoon SATURDAY, 28 29th This is another beautiful morning. A great many people in town, and great quantities of fruit and vegitables, also an Auction of Horsemans goods saved from the fire. Our Minister Mr Smith got up another 2 loads of furnature and got them in from the station. The wooden drain along the South side of Quebec street is nearly completed it is about {blank} feet wide, and {blank} deep at the deepest part Ceder cills �September. MONDAY, 1st October 1877. Sabbath 30th is a very foggy or misty morning that I cannot see ½ across the river. This morning we enter on the first day of October 1877 which is a most charming morning, there has been a light shower of rain during the night but now all is clear & fine. About 9 a m Higinbotham, little Alice and I went down to Richard Nicklin's Saw Mill in Flambro & retured in the afternoon the day was very warm, yet fine and airey, people seemed to be busey lifting their Potatoes, Wm Leslie had the largest I have ever seen. The roads were in fine order, and the condition of the Farms and steading appeared much improved since I was down in that quarter October. TUESDAY, 2d This is quite a dull morning and has every appearance of rain, which will be a drawback to the Fair which opens to day here, as well as in Hamilton, neither Society being willing to give way to the other. The contractor for digging the cellar of Higinbothams small shop at the East end of the Grand Trunk Bridge began this morning. About 10 minutes past 7 this evening my daughter Mrs Higinbotham was safely delivered of a daughter. WEDNESDAY, 3d This morning is likewise a dull morning, but the mist now appears to be falling, and likely to be fine. The day is turning out to be fine, and a great many visitors are pouring in by horse conveyance and by the Trains. I went up to the Exhibition grounds in the afternoon and found the show of farm Impliments more extensive, the Roots of all kinds larger and very solid, and the display of fruit was extraordinary, and fine October. THURSDAY, 3 4th 1877. There is quite a change this morning, the rain has come at last and rather heavy at times, the wind from the West. �The Early Vermont Potatoe is a very fine one. But the Late Rose is more productive FRIDAY, 4 5th This is quite a cool morning, there had frost, but as the day advanced it became more pleasant. About noon we got the loan of Higinbothams horse & Buggie and went up to the Exhibition ground, and found that the Exhibitors were begining to pack up their things, altogether the affair was a success notwithstanding that the Hamilton show was on the same days. It appears that Messrs Kemp & Mitchell of the Bank were looking all round the premises SATURDAY, 5 6th This is a pleasant morning, although there has been a little frost. The day turned out quite pleasant, at noon when I went up to town I met our old friend Edward Martin, the lawyer formerly of Guelph, but now of St Louis. The contractor for Higinbothams cellar has about completed the excavation October. MONDAY, 7 8th 1877. Sabbath morning 7th inst. is a fine dry morning, but the grass was quite white at ½ past 6. This Monday morning is very wet, seems to be steady & with a heavy shower now and then & no outdoor work going on TUESDAY, 10 9th This morning is better but still dropping of the roof, as if there had been rain during the night. The day turned out much better than could have been expected in the early part of the forenoon. The Sabbath School Convension of Ontario began this morning in the Norfolk Methodist Church about 200 having arrived, but they are flocking in by every train. Miss Alles Snider, a delegate took tea with us. We attended the meeting this evening of the Sabbath School Convension, which was filled to overflowing, & good speeches delivered �WEDNESDAY, 9 10th This is a dull looking morning after the rain during the night or early morning. The day continued very unsettled with showers in the afternoon and evening. We again attended the Convension this evening. October. THURSDAY, 10 11th 1877. This is another wet and dull looking morning, and the clouds looks very water like. Business still continues very unsettled still a great many failures are reported almost daily and the weekly reports are almost as numerous of late as they were when the depression was at its worst. The defalcation & embeselments very frequent. It is quite cold this afternoon the wind Northerly, and slight drizzling rain at times. A party in Hamilton has bought a large number of the old whisky barrels, 7 cars are engaged for them & they are being loaded this afternoon FRIDAY, 1112th This looks like a clear settled morning, the wind is yet from a Northerly direction but not so cold as yesterday afternoon SATURDAY, 14 13th A dry morning, with frost on the grass, the sky cloudy at 7 a. m. the sky is clearing up as the morning advances October. MONDAY, 14 15th 1877. Sabbath day was fine and warm & quite a sumer day. This morning was a fine clear morning, Nat, went off towards Erin villiage this morning. I went up to Goldies Mill this forenoon, but the Steam Engine was standing still but it had been going 3 days last week. But the Condener is not attached to it yet. TUESDAY, 15 16th This is rather a dull morning and cold, Northerly wind. It continued raw and, and drizzling rain now and then �WEDNESDAY, 16 17th This is a wet morning, but during the day it improved and was quite dry in the afternoon. The Sale of the lots of Land in my Estate came of at One Oclock October. THURSDAY, 17 18th 1877. This is another dull morning and a good deal of mist that it almost wets one through in a short time. I have made up my mind to proceed to Stratford to consult John Idington about dower. I did start by the ½ past 2 train and got there about ½ past 4, and found him engaged at an arbitration between a Farmer and the New Railway Co. from Woodstock, Stratford and into the Huron Tract. I staid at the Hotel all night and after tea had some time to consult him as well as in the morning. FRIDAY, 18 19th This was a very wet morning in Stratford & having rained very heavy through the night the streets were very wet I left by the early train for the East at 9.25. and got here at 11. a. m. and found it wet and disagreable here also, and mason work suspended for the day. SATURDAY, 19 20th This is a cold raw morning, but as yet no rain although it looks like it. It is getting colder as the day advances, however the afternoon was dry but not in any way cheerfull weather. I handed in a letter to the Inspectors of my Estate this forenoon about my Wifes Dower I went up to Goldies Mill in the afternoon and saw the new Engine at work which to all appearance went well the speed is much reduced below the old one that was taken away, and the valves are not so intricate and difficult to set and keep in order the boiler's are fed at present with hot water from the Exaust cistern, But when the condencer is completed I do not see how they can feed with hot water, without an additional fixture for the purpose October. MONDAY, 21 22d 1877. 21st There was frost last night and the side walks with the effects of it. The Assizes began to day Judge Morrison preciding �TUESDAY, 22 23d This was a remarkably fine morning. It continued so all the early part of the day but a great change came about towards the after part of the day, turned rather cold and dreary. This last few days the leaves have been falling of the trees in great quantities WEDNESDAY, 23 24th This is a dull morning and raw. Reports are going about that the Guelph Mills & all the property of the Bank of Commerce is sold, but cannot trace it to any authentic source as yet, but after Saturday it will be fully known after the tenders are opened. About 7 Oclock it began to rain and continued for some time October. THURSDAY, 24 25th 1877. This is a foggy morning, and even aproaching to fine rain, the mist lasted most of the forenoon. Sturdy's trial for the abduction of Miss Carr came on this morning, and the Courtroom was cramed. About 5 p. m called at the G. Trunk station the carrs M were late & got tired waiting and left, but had only gone out of the gate when I heard the train comming and I returned and the first one I recognised was my Brother James, from Bayfield FRIDAY, 25 26th This is a dull raw morning and the Thermometer down to 34º. The grass is keeping green and fine as yet and affords fine pasture in abundance. The day continued cold throughout. There was great crouds in the Courthouse to hear the trial of Sturdy it was difficult to squeze in to get standing room. I was informed to day that Williamson offers Carpets made at Elora for 87¢ per yard that cost 85¢ in the making, & when you deduct his proffit for selling of from 10 to 12¢ per yard it will leave the manufacturer nothing but a heavy loss, of perhaps 12¢ per yard. I heard that the Bank of Commerce �has a claim or Mortgage of $25,000 on the flour & woolen Mills at Ayr the Woolen Mill was lately destroyed by fire, which must leave the proprietors in a poor way SATURDAY, 26 27th This morning seems to be dull and louring and looks like rain. During the day it kept off, was never clear and bright all day. The Court closed for the day about not one oclock. There is yet a dullness in most of trades, great complaints as to the difficulty in collecting outstanding debts. The Wellington Hotel is not finished yet such as stairs to the basement floors there, and painting and staining. The heating apperatus is appearantly finished. But the prospects of it paying are bad should the, Duncan Act, be carried October. MONDAY, 28 29th 1877. Sabbath morning dull and misty. Tempt. 43º and mild. {Newspaper clipping} TUESDAY, 29 30th This morning is bright, but there has been a heavy frost as the grass is white at 7 a. m. and the side walks as well all covered with Rime. WEDNESDAY, 30 31st This is a somewhat dull morning Tempt. at 40º, and cloudy October. November THURSDAY, 31 1st 1877. This is a very nice fall morning, But have heard that the young men, have done some mischeif at the back of the Hill in taking Higinbothams gates of the hinges, and breaking some parts which I went over and with assistance restored to their places and got the 11 pigs put back into the field. The Assizes were finished this afternoon November. FRIDAY, 1 2d This is a very wet morning, it rained hard through night, and has washed down a great quantity of the fine yellow leaves of the Maples &c. The day throughout was blustering & stormy. �William at Hamilton to day. James D Allan and Higinbotham went up to London SATURDAY, 3d This is a somewhat pleasanter morning yet coldish and requires an overcoat. In the forenoon it was clear dry and the masons were at work, but those on the upper works of the New Catholic Church did not appear and slight flurries of snow now and then. At 5 p m when the train passed down, the roofs of the coaches or cars had a coating of Snow on them. Nat returned from London this evening, he bot 500 Bbls crude oil at Petrolia November. MONDAY, 4 5th 1872 This Sabbath morning was dry and cold and a little frost on the grass at 7 a m but cleared off, and the fore part of the day was tolerably fine, but in the afternoon it became heavy & dull & between 3 & 4 began to snow, and continued all the afternoon & evening. Nat went to Hamilton this morning. Monday morning wet, with showers of sleet and rain, up to about noon. It then began to snow steady and lay on the ground TUESDAY, 5 6th This is a Wintry looking morning thin ice covers the Dam and the ground is all coverd Snow between one & 2 inches deep. As the day advanced it became more pleasant though wet and muddy. We made some calls for the first time on Mrs Hogg (widow of our late Minister) and also on our New Minister Mr Smith. I cut up some pigs to day at Higinbothams. Some geese were frozen on the Dam last night and are not relieved yet. �WEDNESDAY, 6 7th This is a moderate winter looking morning, the Dam is again froze over this morning also. About 9 Oclock it began to warm up and become fine. This being the Monthly Fair Day I went to Evan McDonalds and brought my Cow to the Fair ground and Sold her for $25. cash. The masons have been at work to day building at the End addition of Williamson's Shop, and are now leveled for the cills of the upper windows. November. THURSDAY, 7 8th 1872. This morning quite dull and wet, there is a close fine rain falling steady, and will prevent any Mason work being done to day, as the day advances there is no appearance of any sessation of the rain. I wrote to John Smith, Bridge of Allan to day about his lot in Hamilton FRIDAY, 8 9th This is a cold morning with, ice on the ponds only yet it is dull, yet the masons began to work on Williamsons building at the ("Lion"). Also the men worked at the roof of the Catholic Church in carrying up the central spire which seems to be a slender one yet considerably higher than the old one still standing SATURDAY, 9 10th This is a tollerable fine morning. The market was very well supplied, and further I saw 30 or 40 coops of live Turkeys being the last load of a shipment of 1900 of them to be sent off to New York this afternoon. Went up to Goldies Mill this forenoon to see his New Engine going after the condencer was attached & am now convinced that a condencer in connection with a high pressure Engine is an emence saving, The loss of which in years past has contributed to my loss & ruin, in the great waste of fuel November. MONDAY, 11 12th 1877. This is a moderate morning of any thing mild yet very dull, yet no rain fell during the forenoon �TUESDAY, 12 13th This is a very fine morning for the time of the year. The forenoon turned out pleasant and the people began to turn out to attend the Sale of the remainder of the loose property at the Mills and Distillery. The Auctioneer Mr Knowles began to sell the things in the Office such as maps, inks, desks, clock, files for papers, tin boxes. Thermometers & many things too numerous to mention then the old Bedsteads & Bedding that remained from the last Sale Then firewood, the soft wood going as low as 50¢ & 60¢ was stopped some casks and 5 tuns of oak WEDNESDAY, 13 14th This is a moderate day going to be, it is dry but dull, yet mild and outdoor work going on freely. I am busey cutting down a stand for a stove for dining room to cook with &c. November. THURSDAY, 14 15th 1877. This is a wet morning. At 10 Oclock it began to rain very heavy and what little work that was doing before the shower is now stopped. Fitted up pipes in dinning room stove. It rained again this evening for a short time FRIDAY, 15 16th This is a fine bright morning, and the sun shone out finely, and made a pleasant change, how long it may last. I began to set up the old 8 day Mill office clock at Higinbothams which he bought at the sale for $1.00. Peter Idington & wife called after dinner for a short time, and left Town about ½ past 4. p.m. Peter Idington & wife were here, (I borrowed $20 from him) We are to have our meeting of the Worsley Trustees on the 3d Decr. SATURDAY, 16 17th This morning is quite a change from yesterday, it is mild so far as to allow a drizzling rain to fall, and the atmosphere is dull, and looks like more rain. �It however kept fair during the afternoon but about ½ past 5 it became dull & dark with frequent flashes of lightning and about 8 Oclock a heavy shower of rain and high wind from the N. West came on and lasted for about ½ an hour November. MONDAY, 18 19th 1877. 18th This is a cold Sabbath morning it is dry & freezing, & a strong wind from the North & N. West. This Monday morning is fine and bright, and the Northerly wind continues cold yet the frost is not so very hard as yet the glass at 9 Oclock a. m. was 28º. But it is astonishing to see the depth that the roads are frozen, which is clearly seen, in digging up some of the old gass pipes, the direction of which having been changed, when several miles of new and ones of larger caliber have been put in this year. TUESDAY, 19 20th This is a moderate monning and looks as if it is going to be a fine day. The Court of Chancery met to day. The day turned out fine, and we took a walk up to Williams House. WEDNESDAY, 20 21st This is a pleasant morning, and outdoor work going on freely, building in both stone & wood, also cutting down the elevated sidewalks at Elliots Hill, and preparing to make steps of aproach to the Houses on each side. Peter Idington here this forenoon, also his Son John from Statford attending to a case in Chancery which he got so arranged as to allow of his return home by the ½ past 2 train. The Court adjourned untill Friday. Mrs John Sully died at noon to day aged 71 years & 9 months November. THURSDAY, 21 22d 1877. This is a mild dull wet morning, with a continuos fine close rain with the glass at 42º, and the grass quite green yet. The Church was very well attended to day, and we got a splended Sermon from Mr Smith. The day has continued wet �FRIDAY, 22 23d This is a thick misty morning, all wet arround us and quite calm and mild, glass 41º at ½ past 7 a.m. SATURDAY, 23 24th This is a very wet morning dark and dull, the rain continuing all morning, glass 44º at 7 a.m. The wind from the N East and getting colder as the day advances, and still raining. About ½ past 10 this forenoon the new addition to Williamsons with a loud noise, the whole front of the upper story and the half of the middle one, and a portion of the end wall and many of the joists broken in peices. {Newspaper cuttings} 10th Oct 1877 November. MONDAY, 25 26th 1877. This Sabbath morning is another damp and misty day, the glass at 7 a m 41º. At about 9 a m I recd. a Telegram from Adam Brown Esqr of Hamilton that he desired my attendance of my his Mothers Funeral at 3 oclock, So I determined to go down, got ready as quick as possible and had the good fortune to get Mr Murton to take me out in his Buggy with all speed, and was there 4 minutes before the 9.35 train started, got to Hamilton about ½ past 11. The weather showrey, took dinner at McNaughtons attended funeral at 3. {Newspaper cutting} 24 Nov 1877 TUESDAY, 26 27th In Hamilton, wet dissagreable morning WEDNESDAY, 27 28th Dry morning with a little frost, and a few flakes of snow at times. The bricklayers are about up with the walls of Higinbothams little Shop. There is great work in voting for & against the Duncan liquor Act, those against have a very large majority November. THURSDAY, 28 29th 1877. This is a fine clear morning Thermometer at 27º, Although the frost was enough to freeze the mortar yet the Bricklayers started, but having neither Bricks nor lime, they had to quit work, from that cause alone. �The Anti Duncanites had a grand procession to night a great number paraded with torch lights, also a great many carriages loaded with officers & delegates from other parts also a display of fireworks, the night was very cold FRIDAY, 29 30th There is hard frost this morning, the wind was cold strong, This is our Fast day in the Church, the fire's or heating apperatus had not been attended to properly and the Church was very cold, and having my Overcoat off I shivered a great part of the time Revd Mr Mullen of Fergus preached. James Kirkpatrick Esqr died this morning in Hamilton. Born in Sanfield near Belfast 1791. married in 1815 and removed to Canada & settled in Barton as a Land Surveyor. John Davidson, Postmaster Galt died there this afternoon at 5 Oclock of Paralysis. SATURDAY, 30 1st Decr Hard frost during the night and this morning it was calm yet the Thermometer indicated 20º below freezing. The little snow that fell is still laying over the ground December. MONDAY, 3d 1877. Sabbath 2d Being our Communion Sabbath is fine and clear there was hard frost last night the glass at 8 was 13º above Zero. This Monday morning was clear & bright the ground very bare of Snow and the Therter. at 26º at 7 a.m. Meeting to day of Miss Worsleys & the late G Worsleys Trustees at Guthrie, Wall, & Cutten, office to at at 2 Oclock recd. check for balance of funds. $416.66. Mr Coopers arrears of rent of Rose Cottage is $196.00. Mr Watt had answer from Stratford that the arrears of Taxes due by the Estate on Lots 130 and 287 is $68.76 TUESDAY, 3 4th This was a little milder morning, but not bright. It continued dry during the forenoon, the roads fine smooth and dry and hard. �But in the afternoon it began with a few flurries of Snow, and then turned into fine rain, but close and not heavy. Nat went down to Toronto in answer to a Telegram that his brother William was dieng, but did not get there to see him alive. Robert White one of my oldest aquaintance died to day at 1 Oclock. I also had a letter from Mr James Hutchison, that his wife died last Sabbath wishing me to attend the funeral tomorrow, but not being free from a cold I have had I cannot go WEDNESDAY, 4 5th This is quite a soft morning and quite mild glass up to 40º, and a thick fogg falling. The chimney and gable end of the shop was put up yesterday. Several more failures, both great and small in Montreal and other places December. THURSDAY, 5 6th 1877. This is quite a change from yesterday, the ground is quite hard, and a keen wind blowing from the N. West. I attended Robert White's funeral at 2 Oclock to day as far as the Church, but the weather was too cold for me to go to the cemetery. The times are still very depressed Moulton (colured) grain and wool buyer has obtained an extension of time from his Creditors, Lock and Galbraith have also called on their Creditors for an extension of time FRIDAY, 6 7th This is a cold morning freesing hard the wind from the N. East. I got Donald McGinnes to fill up round the boxes for the cellar windows of Higinbothams little shop SATURDAY, 7 8th This morning was not quite so cold as yesterday only 27º. There had been a fall of snow during the night but very light. During the day we had 2 or 3 light showers. Reports to day about the safety of the steamer City of Berlin are becoming alarming and some packages have been cast ashore thought to have been on board of her. �December. MONDAY, 9 10th 1877. Sabbath 9th had some snow on the ground, fallen during the night glass about Freezing, at noon began to thaw and the side walks got quite wet. This morning was mild 28º and as the day advanced it became more mild, and the snow is melting fast. A Telegram reached here about 10 am that the Steam Ship City of Berlin was all safe, having broken her Shaft when 2 days sail from reaching England TUESDAY, 10 11th This is a very mild morning the glass at 37º and the roads getting quite slopy again. As the day advances the Sun is shinning out fine WEDNESDAY, 11 12th This is a very mild morning the glass at 30º and as the day advanced it became much milder and more like Spring weather. And as the day advanced it improved, the roads also becoming more sloppy, and lots of cattle comming in for the Show tramped the mudd pretty well. December. THURSDAY, 12 13th 1877. This is another mild morning, dull and inclined to rain. The Thermometer at 40º. It began to rain a little past 9 a m. This the Fat Cattle Show day, and a great many were brought into Town yesterday. There was a fine show of fat cattle, and a very fine display of fat Poultry of all kinds, some of the Turkeys weighing 14 lbs each. I wrote to John Smith Bridge of Allan, Scotland, also to Wm and Andrew Fisher in Philadelphia. * I received the first paper of the Weekly Witness to day dated the 13th FRIDAY, 13 14th This is a little colder the glass at 30º at 7 a m the roads are dry, and the weather clear. �Nat and his son William went down to Hamilton & thence to Toronto this morning. (*Weekly Witness to day) SATURDAY, 14 15th This is a dull morning as yet. I have got Busby this morning to trim the Grape vines so as to preserve them as far as I can & my means will permit, But several of them are dead from 1 to 2 feet from the top downwards. I afterwards got him to dig a drain at the side of Higinbothams little store and found the ground so soft that he could strike the Pick at one blow down to the handle. I recd. a letter from John Smith in Scotland. Nat & William returned from Toronto this evening December. MONDAY, 16 17th 1877. This Sabbath is a remarkably fine day as mild as a day in May in morning at 7 a m it was 2º above freezing viz 34º. and at One Oclock on our return from Church the Thermometer was 42º out of the Sun and all the frost out of the ground. This is a mild morning the glass at 34º at 7 a.m. and became warmer as the day advanced it is as mild as yesterday. The cold that my wife has had for a week & more was worse this evening. TUESDAY, 17 18th There is quite a change this morning the wind is round to the East and the glass at 7 was 26º, the sky is hasey and dull. Martin has got the floor of the small Shop for Higinbotham laid. I remitted money to Wickson & also Mr Reeve of Toronto. WEDNESDAY, 18 19th This is a very different morning for yesterday during the night it became quite mild and it rained during the night and morning at 7 a m a light shower was falling and the Thermometer at 40º and about 10 Oclock it was 46º and a thick fogg was falling �December. THURSDAY, 19 20th 1877. This morning opened up the same as yesterday with the glass between 30º & 40º and quite mild all the day, and the roads out of town are very muddy, that is the side and concession roads, the main gravel roads are in pretty fair order FRIDAY, 20 21st This is much the same kind of morning, with the exception that there had been rain during the night and also a shower this morning about 7. The main front window is put into the shop this morning, and Martin has begun to strap the walls SATURDAY, 21 22d This is also a very mild close dull morning, the grass and walks quite damp, the Holly is fine and green and in demand by the Butchers for to decorate their Beef, Sheep & Pigs which are hung up in profusion. The whole day was thick and dark with fogg, I cannot remember such weather to continue so near Christmas when several have been plowing this very week with great ease December. MONDAY, 23 24th 1877. Sabbath 23d was mild a little above freezing and the ground wet with the falling fogg. This Monday is another soft morning and the glass about 35º and as the day advances it becomes more foggy that one can scarsly see more than accross the street, such a continuation of thick close weather I cannot remember, even the year of the Rebelion 1837 which was mild and open weather even into the new year, but cannot remember so much fogg. TUESDAY, 24 25th Christmas Day, at 7 a m dull and dark weather and the glass at freezing, and did not get above 35º all day, in the afternoon the fine rain or falling dew came on and towards 4 Oclock a close rain fell for some time, there was very little mirth and pleasure riding or driving and hardly any ice on the Dam. I dined at Higinbothams but Mrs Allan did not venture out having not sufficiently recovered from her cold. �WEDNESDAY, 25 26th This is another moderate morning at 7 a.m. the glass was exactly at ZFreezing and not a breath of wind, it was dark that I had to go outside with the light as frequently of late to see the figures of the Thermometer. It is really a remarkable season, and all the Merchants complaining of the want of trade. December. THURSDAY, 26 27th 1877. This is another very mild morning glass at 37º at 7 a.m and the Sun shone out, and every thing except the leafless trees looked like a May morning. William Higinbotham starts for Erin villiage to try what he can do in a druggests shop there. The glazer has put in the glass in the windows in the New Store and the Plasterer is first coating it to day FRIDAY, 27 28th This is another charming morning, there was frost last night sufficient to freeze the Dam over with a thin coat of ice, at 7 a.m. the glass was 27º at 10 the Sun shone out splendidly. I put on a new truss this morning made in Philadelphia and seems to fit well so far and give me great releif SATURDAY, 28 29th This is a fine clear morning glass 28º at 7 a.m the grass is all white with frost. The day was certainly fine and the Market well supplied with every thing you could think. The news to day from Europe looks as if England is to be drawn in to the war so as to maintain her ground as to the protection of Constantinople and the free passage of the Dardinelles December. MONDAY, 30 31st 1877. Sabbath was a fine day and the Church well attended, there had been pritty hard frost through the night, for the streets were hard and dry. This morning being the last day of the year is getting colder as the glass was at 20º at 7 a.m. the wind enclined to the East and snow flakes flying, & does not seem to come down freely. �The large wholesale house of George Winks & Co. has failed with liabilities of $300,000 and Assets to pay 74¢ in the dollar. Mr Kirkpatrick of Goderich and Mr Hugh McCullauch of Galt were here inspecting the Mill to see what repairs are required, and what improved apperatus is requestte to keep up with the times* Tuesday 31 *Mr Kirkpatrick told the Miller that he could build a new mill at the Railway Station that could grind all the flour he would want to make for $18,000 and save all the teaming of flour & wheat, which is a very large item, and have no dam ice or backwater to contend with, nor shortness of water for half of the year, so that the Bank would have to come down a great deal more in their price than what they now ask. For more information on David Allan, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David Allan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Guelph Civic Museum and Archives of the University of Guelph 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 South County, Guelph Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed page} DAILY</p> <p>1872.</p> <p>JOURNAL {Handwritten} 1877</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed page - Newspaper cutting and Calendar for 1877.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>7th or 9th Nov 1875</p> <p>{Printed page - newspaper cutting.}</p> <p>DAILY JOURNAL FOR 1877</p> <p>TORONTO:</p> <p>PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS,</p> <p>MANUFACTURING STATIONERS.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>16th Aug 1877</p> <p>{Printed page - newspaper cuttings with handwritten dates below.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed page - newspaper cuttings and a funeral notice for SOPHIA FRASER}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1st. Eleven a.m. Perches Lot 120.</p> <p>2d Part of Lot 121.</p> <p>3 Strip in rear of school {-}</p> <p>4. Lots 18, 11 + 12.</p> <p>5 Lots 7, 8, 9</p> <p>6 84, 83, 143, 145, 79, 113.</p> <p>7. 5 + 6 Neeve st.</p> <p>8. 12 + 13 (Ramp 3d) Div As (8 acres)</p> <p>9. Part of Lot 1, a, 2 acres</p> <p>10. Lot in Priory street</p> <p>{Printed page - newspaper cutting with handwritten dates} Mail of the 4th Jany 1877</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Newspaper cuttings with handwritten dates}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed page - newspaper cutting}</p> <p>{Mathematical calculations}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Handwritten plan of The Old House}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed page} - RATES OF POSTAGE; LAW TERMS; TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES; BANK HOLIDAYS; LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1872.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed page - newspaper cuttings with handwritten dates}</p> <p>{Printed} DIARY 1877. M.S. PUTNAM, HAMILTON. ONT.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January. MONDAY, 1. 1877.</span></h2> <p>This was a fine morning 12ºabove zero, at 7 a m and plenty of snow for good sleighing, the Churches were well attended yesterday. We hear that William Dickson Esq of Galt died this day aged 77 years and 6 months</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 2.</span></h3> <p>Fine weather all day. Have been waiting all day expecting Mr John Idington down from Stratford to consult on matters of Insolvency. But towards the end of the afternoon I went up to Mr John Smith's Office and signed the document of Assignment.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 3.</span></h3> <p>1877-1759=118 Fine calm morning, thermometer at 7 a m, was 2º below zero. A great many people are in Town, this being the Monthly Fair Day, there seems to be very few cattle fit for Beef.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January. THURSDAY, 4. 1877.</span></h2> <p>This morning was not so cold. William went to Stratford this afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 5.</span></h3> <p>Fine winter morning Glass at 7 a.m. 10º above zero, calm, and fine sleighing. Peter Idington Idington and his Grandson, Patrick here to day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 6. January</span></h3> <p>This was a milder morning and thawed a very little about the middle of the day. There was a good many teams in town</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January. MONDAY, 8. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath was a fine day, glass about 8º above zero at 7 a.m. and about Church time 10º above. This morning is fine and moderate, and the sleighing improved again by a light fall of snow. All busey putting all the things in order so as to take an Inventory of them</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 9.</span></h3> <p>This is another moderate morning. A little more snow has fallen during the night. Mrs Wm Scott Stewart was here and went to went to Waterloo by noon train, having returned from Georgetown where her daughter has got a situation as school teacher.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 10.</span></h3> <p>This is a moderate morning, clear and pleasant moderate frost at 7 a m, about 12º. But at 10 a m it was 21º above zero</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January. THURSDAY, 11. 1877.</span></h2> <p>This was also a moderate morning. This is my Birth Day. Towards night it began to blow &amp; snow a little. I went up to the Station expecting to meet John Idington who wired that he would come, but he did not then but came by the late train, and had an Interview with the Manger of the Bank and Lemon, with regard to settling about my Son Williams liability in my Estate, when it was agreed that he should give up every thing house &amp; lot with bar of dower, to pay $15 rent per month for the house untill May, and to get back his furniture at 50¢ in the dollar. Dr Hogg is not well this week</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 12.</span></h3> <p>This is a very cold morning. At 7 a.m. the glass was 11º below zero, and even up to 10 a m it was 5º below zero. The Annual Meeting of the Directors dined together at the Queens. At 2 p m a general meeting of the Stockholders of the Wellington Mutual was held, and Report of the last years buisness read, when the old Board of directors were re elected there was a much larger meeting of stockholders than usual or on former occasions.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 13.</span></h3> <p>This is not so cold a morning 5º above zero but the wind from the North began to get up during the day, and the cold increased very much towards evening. I called on Dr Hogg and found that he was better to day than yesterday</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January. MONDAY, 15. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a moderate day, at 7 a.m. the glass was about 10º above zero, but in the afternoon it got to be colder. A Mr Frazer preached for us yesterday (a student from Toronto). Dr Hogg passed a bad night. This morning was about the same temperature. But a change came on in the forenoon as if there was going to be a thaw or a snow storm, when after 2 p.m. the wind sprung up from the N West with a continuous fall of snow and very cold going against the wind. Dr Hogg no better to day spitting up blood from the lungs</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 16</span></h2> <p>Moderate morning 10º above zero at 7 a m. A good deal of snow fell last night and is laying still, there being no wind to drift it, but the Trains are very irregular in arriving</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 17.</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January. THURSDAY, 18, 1877</span></h2> <p>This was not a very cold morning about 12º at 7 a m and towards noon quite mild. Dr Hogg passed a very restless night &amp; now some easier to day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 19.</span></h3> <p>This is a very mild morning, and only 30º in the glass. It has been thick and misty all day and looks as if a thaw was beginning</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 20.</span></h3> <p>Last night has been very mild, and rained a good deal, at 7 a.m. the Thermometer stood at 35º, and water dropping from the roofs. But at 10 Oclock the wind had chopped round to the North and the Mercury went down below freezing &amp; still sinking. About ½ past 11 a very sudden snow storm sprung up, lasting only 10 or 15 minutes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January. MONDAY, 22. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Yesterday morning at 8 am glass 5º above zero clear and cold all day. To day at 7 a m glass 10º above zero. This mornings papers announce the death of John Fleming M.P.P. of Galt, which took place in his own house yesterday at noon, he was born in Dumfries Scotland 1819 I have known him since he entered his apprenticeship with Jas Coleman Esq. of Dundas about 40 years ago, he was struck with a Parlatic stroke on Monday the 15th while dressing, to proceed to Toronto to attend the Parliament.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 23.</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning at 7 a.m. 12º above. The day was generally cold and sharp wind from the N West.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 24.</span></h3> <p>This morning at 7 a m 13º above zero about 12" of snow had fallen during the night and snowing of a fine close kind continued during the forenoon. In the afternoon the wind has got round to the North &amp; N. West.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January, THURSDAY, 25. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Moderate morning</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 26.</span></h3> <p>Very fine winter weather. The members of the Local House of Assembly came up to visit the Model Farm, and returned by the special train in the evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 27.</span></h3> <p>Milder morning than yesterday. Mr A. B. Stewart arrived this evening from Montreal</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January. MONDAY, 29. 1877.</span></h2> <p>This was a moderate morning. This being the day for the first meeting of my Creditors, and hope that there may be a full attendance. The meeting took place in Mr Smiths office at ½ past 2, the President of the Bank of Commerce, Mr William McMaster was present, Messrs Lemon, Guthrie &amp; John Idington were present, Mr F. W. Stone the largest Cr. except the Bank acted for many of the creditors that were absent. My statement was read to the meeting the cause of the failure. I was then questioned on behalf of Mr Stone and as to what pressure was used by the Bank to force me to give them a mortgage</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 30.</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 31.</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. THURSDAY, 1. 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a mild morning, such as we have had for the most of the week</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 2.</span></h3> <p>This is another moderate morning no great thaw by any means, but mild and fine weather</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 3.</span></h3> <p>This morning is not so mild. I am considerably better to day the pain is mostly in the calf of my left leg</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. MONDAY, 5. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a fine day, went to Church in the forenoon only, and heard Revd. Mr Duff preach. I walked with much more freedom, yet considerable pain in the calf of my leg. This morning the trees are all clothed with a thick coating of horefrosts, which is flowing off with the wind as the day advances.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 6.</span></h2> <p>This morning the glass was at freezing, and there is appearance of some change. I feel a considerable deal better in my leg this morning. The merchants in Town complain a good deal of the dullness of trade it is much worse than at this time last year, and in Montreal there is not a day but failures are announced of greater or less amount.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7.</span></h3> <p>This morning the glass stood at 34º at 7 a m and as the day advanced it got up to 40º, and the roads became wet, and the sleighing wearing away. This is the Monthly Fair day there is a great many people in town</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. THURSDAY, 8. 1877.</span></h2> <p>8º above zero at 7 a m</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 9.</span></h3> <p>A very fine morning and about 10º above zero as there is every appearance of this being a fine day I have made arrangements to pay our long promised visit to Fishers Mills, before the roads get too bare of snow</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10.</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning also</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. MONDAY, 12. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was remarkably fine day, the glass at ½ past 7 a m was 20º above zero, and on our return from Church the Sun had great power in thawing the snow, the sidewalks were quite clear of snow and dry. Dr Hogg steped up to the Pulpit and gave out the intimations about the Communion and the Sabbath school, he was very weak in voice. This Monday morning it is much colder 8º above zero at 7 a m, but as the forenoon advanced, the wind increased from West to N. West with occasional flurries of snow which was a very great change from yesterday. Higenbotham left this morning at 11 Oclock for Toronto thence for Ottawa in the evening, Mrs Smith and Mrs Wallace accompanied him so far to see their brother Wm who is not much better</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13.</span></h3> <p>This morning was fully as cold in the morning but as the day advanced it became more moderate. William and his wife and George went down to Fishers Mills at noon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14.</span></h3> <p>The glass at 7 a m this morning was 4º above zero</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. THURSDAY, 15. 1877.</span></h2> <p>This morning is not quite so cold 20º above zero. Quite an excitement is created this morning about Higinbotham &amp; McClaggans Agent, Jones, who has absconded last night and turns out to be considerable behind in his cash to them and indebted to many in Town. Fair ice</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16.</span></h3> <p>This morning is even milder than yesterday the Thermometer indicating 34º above zero at 7 a m. The forenoon was of any thing brooding a change. I left the house about ½ past 12 and went up as far as Blyths tavern to meet the funeral of Mrs Frazer of Elora, they came in sight just as I was about to tie my horse in the shed a Blast of Snow came on on my way up, the sleighing was bad &amp; had to take the Buggy, it got cold by the time I returned</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17</span></h2> <p>This morning was dull at 7 a m the glass was at 21º below zero, and began snowing and increased to a heavy fall of it. 7 am 21º began snowing and increased to a heavy one</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Newspaper cutting}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. MONDAY, 19. 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a moderately fine day. This Monday morning the glass was down to 10º above zero. My old accquaintance Hutchison Clark Esqr died on the 17th Inst in Hamilton aged 71 years, at one time Mayor of the City</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20.</span></h3> <p>Fine morning but a little colder than yesterday the glass was 8º above zero, yet the weather was fine. The Sale of all the Chattle property of the Guelph Mills and Distillery began this forenoon at 10 Oclock, and the day being so favourable was largely attended, but as usual things of little value sold for as much as they were worth, but those that cost a good deal of money, went for little or nothing</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 21.</span></h3> <p>Fine clear morning 30º at 7 am, or just about freezing. I cannot remember such fine weather to continue so long.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. THURSDAY, 22. 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is another fine morning, glass at 7 a m 29º above zero</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23.</span></h3> <p>This morning is not quite so promising for the last day of the Sale</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 24</span></h3> <p>{No entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. MONDAY, 26. 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>Moderate morning the glass at 27º. Mrs John Lennie died aged 84 years.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 27.</span></h3> <p>The glass this morning was at 24º</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28.</span></h3> <p>Fine winter morning but down to 18º. Mr Brotherhood, Mr Hughes the bridge inspector and another gentleman, were testing the Bridge, first as to the deflection at the centre of all spans, then at all the different cross girders, and every time 2 locomotives and tenders were run over at full speed, but nowhere did the deflection exceed ⅝th of an inch. 2 gentlemen here from Toronto examining the Mills</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February. March. THURSDAY, 1st. 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>Sharp clear morning at 7 a m Glass 20º and the ground hard and all the ruts on the road bearing, but the day turned out a very fine day just like a fine day in April. A good many people taking away their things that they had bought at the sale. Mrs A &amp; I went up to the drill shed to see the grand exhibition of Poultry of almost every kind, they were in fine order and looked to great advantage. I hear that my old friend Dr James Hamilton died at his recidence in Flambro this afternoon in his 80th year, he came to Canada in the year 1818</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. FRIDAY, 2d.</span></h3> <p>This morning there is quite a change it is dark dull and raining, glass at 7 a m 34º there has been a shower of sleet during the early part of the morning. This is our Fast Day in most of the Churches. It rained the greater part of the forenoon, and likewise a part of the afternoon in the evening in going &amp; returning from Church, a fine mixture of rain and snow fell, the attendance in Church was very thin. Dr Hogg is considerably better to day. Mr John Rennie an old settler died at 1. oclock today to day, he was at Gideon Hoods on Monday &amp; got cold returning home, aged 70 years, he came to Canada in 1844</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 3d.</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning glass 28º above zero, the Snow that fell through the night was very light just enough to replace what was washed away by the rain yesterday. 12 cars of cattle passed while I was writing. It is quite astonishing to see the continued supply of cattle and pigs from the West that pass almost every day. After breakfast and while at Worship Eddie Higenbotham came in to inform us that Dr Hogg died this morning at 7 a m. This is a terrible stroke to us all. Messrs McCrea, Massie &amp; I went to the Undertaker selected a coffin and in the afternoon had the body laid in it down in the Drawing Room</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. MONDAY, 5th. 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning at 7 am the glass stood at 20º above zero. 3 or 4 inches more of Snow has fallen during the night, yet the weather was moderate and favourable, but no melting of snow at noon. The Communion very well attended considering the roads neither good sleighing or driving. Revd. Mr Davidson of Alma conducted the forenoon servises in a very able &amp; pleasing manner. Mr Wardrope in the evening. To day, there has been another coating of Snow and the glass a little lower at 7 a m 15º below zero. I met Revd J.D. McDonell at the Station having returned from Walkertown &amp; on his way home &amp; could not wait over to attend the funeral. Mr Lambie &amp; wife also Mr Geo McMillan from Detroit arrived at 5 p m. Peter Idington was here to day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 6th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning, but froze hard last night theThermometer stood at zero at 7 a m, the logs of House cracked during the night. No more snow has fallen since the night before.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7th</span></h3> <p>This is a moderate morning, several inches more of Snow has fallen during the night, and somewhat drifted. The Thermometer at 7 a m stood at 10º above zero. It was very stormy last night and cold. This is the Monthly Fair day, there was a large attendance a good many cattle, but very little if any Produce the weather was remarkably fine during the middle part of the day, but towards the afternoon it began to get cold. Mr George McMillan of Detroit went home by the ½ past 2 train</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. THURSDAY, 8th. 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>Snowing heavy this morning, and has been during the night, at 7 a m the glass stood at 24º above zero. The snowing ceased about noon when I began to shovel a walk to the Mill gate, depth of new snow about 3 to 4 inches, it then came on rain before I finished and continued, for most of the afternoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 9th March</span></h3> <p>This morning is very dull, with glass 16º at 7 a m and the wind Northerly and a little fine snow falling, the wind blew hard during the night but there is no drift owing to the crust of ice on the top of the snow from the rain yesterday. The trees are loaded with a heavy coating of ice bending the branches almost to the ground</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning, but the frost has been severe during the night, the glass this morning at 7 a m was 6º above zero. There is a very thick crust all over the Snow that it is exceedingly difficult to walk over it continually breaking through. My William is now unloadng a fine lot of Causas Corn for seed to the farmers</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. MONDAY, 12 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning of any thing dull atmosphere, and threatning more snow then the light flakes which are now falling, about 7 a.m the glass was about 9 above zero, and quite calm. Revd T. C. Smith of St Pauls Church Hamilton preached the funeral sermon of the late Dr Hogg. Funeral of an old settler Tinker Burns to day. This Monday morning, glass 22º above zero at 7 a m and snowing pretty heavy fine snow</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13th.</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning, glass at 7 a m was 14º above zero, fully a couple of inches more Snow has fallen during the night. The day is pleasant, there is a Meeting of the Presbytery to day, the sleighing is continuing good</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14th</span></h3> <p>This is dull mild morning the glass at 32º and windy the ice is still hanging on the Branches of the trees but not so much as some days ago. It has been snowing most of the forenoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. THURSDAY, 15th 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>A fine clear morning but the frost was harder last night at 7 a m glass about 12º above zero. The day turned out remarkably fine for the Fat Cattle Show day, the attendance was large, and the display of fine animals</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16th</span></h3> <p>No more snow last night, but the frost was harder, being this morning at 7 a m, 7º above zero. It began to snow about 10 Oclock.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17</span></h3> <p>Fine clear morning but much harder frost last night, this morning at 7 a m, glass 8º below zero</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. MONDAY, 19th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning dull with fine snow falling, and not so cold as yesterday morning, glass at 7 a m 6º above zero. Revd Mr Bently preached the Church vacant. The day was fine and splended sleighing. This morning at 7 a m the glass was at zero, and a slight falling of snow continuing</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20th</span></h3> <p>Fine clear morning the night has been cold but the Thermometer indicates only 1º below zero at 7 a m. The new plaining Mill Company of Dundas and here have made an assignment</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 21st</span></h3> <p>This is a wintry looking morning but not so cold as as yesterday, the Mercury being up to 24º above zero. It is snowing very heavy, and from all appearance must have been snowing all night. The trains going up have 2 locomotives attached to them. Trade is in a deplorable condition Mr Clerehue of the Crokery warehouse is in trouble also the Foundry of Heather &amp; {blank} who have for some time back trying to get relieved by forming a joint stock Co to relieve them</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. THURSDAY, 22d 187{7}</span></h2> <p>Quite a change this morning, the glass at 34º and the water dropping fast from the eves of the roof that the snow has become that heavy that it has broken down the whole of the Roof of the long piggery down the river, and which was of late year's used as a feeding Byre for cattle, but there has not been a live thing in it this winter</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23d.</span></h3> <p>This is also a very mild morning the glass at 7 a m was 36º, and thawing fast</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 24th</span></h3> <p>It was a little colder last night, the glass at 7 a m this morning stood at 24º, about the middle of the day it became soft an slushy enough the snow which is melting fast away. There was a meeting to day before the Judge in Chambers concerning the Mortgage given by me to the Bank my son William was examined as to the pressure applied to obtain that document. The three Inspectors were there, likwise Mr Lemon and Mr Makelean from Hamilton for the Bank also Mr Kemp the present manager at Hamilton, both he and George Sandilands were examined. The frame of the fallen cattle shed was advertized to be sold to day but as only {blank} was bid for it it was withdrawn.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Newspaper cutting} GINGER BEER. from the Mercury of Jany 30 1877</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. MONDAY, 26th. 1872.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning began with a fine rain freezing as it fell, that the footpaths every where were as slippery as glass but during the forenoon it was all gone, and the streets got slushey, in the evening fine rain fell. The Revd. Mr McDonald of Elora preached for us, morning &amp; evening, the temperature was 27º at 7 a. m. This morning was quite wet and rained all the forenoon, the Snow melting fast and sliding in great quantities from the roofs of the shops in town &amp; elsewhere. The timber of the old piggery was sold to day by private bargin to Mr Thane for the sum of $35.00 but not the flooring nor the cattle chains, and is now being removed.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 27th.</span></h3> <p>This morning the glass is 30º and snowing gently but there has been a considerable fall during the night and all over looks wintry like again. finished my letter to Illinois &amp; posted it this evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28th.</span></h3> <p>This is a clear morning, hard frost during the night and a strong N West wind blowing all night, and this morning, at 7 a m the glass indicated 22º above zero. This has been a fearce cold day, the wind was most penetrating, and any thing but a day for walking about in.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. THURSDAY, 29th. 1872.</span></h2> <p>This is a cold clear morning and the glass at 7 a m at 18º with a cold wind blowing it got clear and a good deal of bright sun shine but yet cold. At no time this day did the glass show more than 33º. I have had a bad cold these three days and dare not go out freely. My Son William has got in to his new Office the paint being about sufficiently dry.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 30th.</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning and the Thermometer 25º at 7 a m and the Sun quite warm through the window am writing at. This day is Good Friday and is kept as a general Holiday throughout the Town. Railway fares are reduced for the day only to one half fare going and returning same day, and tomorrow at 1⅓ fare returning by Monday the 2d April, (the same by both railways). A good many people are taking advantage of this opertunity of seeing their friends. Higinbotham and Mr Guthrie came home from the House of Commons at ½ past 2 p.m. and will return on Monday, it appears that the days that Members are absent are deducted from their pay.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 31st.</span></h3> <p>This is a mild morning the glass at 7 a m was 36º above zero, and roads wet. The forenoon was dull and inclined to rain, but very little fell. The afternoon was much the same with a light shower of sleet</p> <p>{Newspaper cutting} March 31 1877</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. MONDAY, 2d. 1872.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning dull and mild glass 37º and thawing and look a little like rain. But as the day advanced it cleared up and the sun shone out quite warm melting the snow on the sides of the roads, that the gutters were running full with water, so that sleighing will be entirely gone round the Town by tomorrow night. A Mr {blank} Bell lately from Lancashire preached for us to day. This Monday morning is colder the glass standing at 27º and the ground dry, and the sky clear, but a cold Northerly wind blowing. Had a meeting of our Session this morning to make appointments for Ministers for trial sermons. {blank}, Peter Idington here. Higinbotham &amp; Gutherie left for Ottawa at 5 p.m.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 3.</span></h3> <p>This is also a clear cold morning glass at 20º above z the Sun is very powerfull, and will melt a great deal of the Snow on the road sides</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 4th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning and the cold about 20º and will turn out many for the Monthly Fair day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. THURSDAY, 5th 1872.</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning with a light rain glass 36º at 7 a m. The day throughout was quite pleasant, and the river is rising but not likely to be high for want of rain.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 6th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, but colder than yesterday just about freezing at 7 a m, but there is a cold N. West wind, which is much felt when standing out of the Sun. William is still kept pretty busey with orders for corn. Have just heard that Revd Mr Tawse has been struck down with a paralatic stroke. H. Andersons man working at the stalls in the stable</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 7th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, much about the same as yesterday for coldness but less wind, glass at 7 a m was 31º.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. MONDAY, 9th 1872.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning fine and clear, a little wind blowing from the S. West, glass at 7 a.m 32º. Revd. Neil. R. Forsythe from St Johns Newfoundland preached for us, both morning &amp; evening. This morning is much the same as yesterday, clear atmosphere and light wind. About 11 O,Clock a.m recd. a Telegram from King that the Revd. John Tawse died yesterday. I telegraphed to Peter Idington to meet me here &amp; go by the 5 p m train to Toronto, but got a reply that he had gone by Hamilton, and after further reflection thought better to postpone my going untill farther on should, finances permit. So Miss Agnes Idington went alone.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 10th</span></h3> <p>This is another beautiful morning, the Sun very powerfull. The Court is sitting this week and precided over by Judge Adam Wilson. I see by the Globe to day that Revd. Mr Tawse was aged 78 years, the family found a document out that he was a year older. Anderson's rent of stable begins this day at $3.00 per month.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 11th</span></h3> <p>This also is a very fine morning, and the glass at 7 a m was 45º with a light breeze. George Lind's Son Adam called on us to day, aged 14 years and is a nice young lad, &amp; dined with us. The dust is flying about in the streets like summer and the snow is hardly to be seen, except in very sheltered spots. All the ice is clear of the dam and the gates are shut down as flow of water is not near so high as in former years, there having been so very little rain as yet.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. THURSDAY, 12th 1872.</span></h2> <p>This is another fine Spring morning I hear that some farmers have begun to plough</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 13th</span></h3> <p>This is another fine warm morning, and quite dry I began this forenoon to repair the Fences in the Garden and the Park</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 14th</span></h3> <p>This is also a very fine day and calm. I took of all the straw of the vines to day and there is some of the buds begining to sprout. James Dowrie has been filling and changing the water in the tuns in the Distillery yesterday, and to day he started the Engine in the Rectifying house to drive the Pumps to fill all the utensials It has not been going since we stoped last summer.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. MONDAY, 16th 1872.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath was a fine day and mild with warm Sunshine. Revd Mr Laing from Montreal preached forenoon and evening. This morning is cloudy and looks very much like rain, which much wanted</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 17th</span></h3> <p>This is a beautifull morning, there must have been some rain during the night as the ground was quite wet. It is expected that War will be declared to day by Russia against Turkey. The Assignee and the three Inspectors intend to examine the Rocks property this afternoon wth a view to determine what steps to take with a with regard to disposing of it, at an early day, as well as the York Road farm. The opinion from Mr Guthrie regarding the Mortgage is expected this week. Eddy Higinbotham got his knee cut with a scythe this afternoon, Dr McDonald was got, who dressed the wound which was large &amp; had to be stitched, (I assisted)</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 18th</span></h3> <p>This morning was dull and threatning rain but cleared off during the forenoon, and the roads dusty. But in the afternoon it began to rain and continued till night. At the Prayer Meeting Mr Laing officiated.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. THURSDAY, 19th 1872.</span></h2> <p>This is a very wet morning, but the weather is cold, yet there is a great improvement in the grass</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 20th</span></h3> <p>This morning it is fair, but somewhat cold after such a day of rain as yesterday. Busby to up the Parsnips this forenoon, and raked the dung of the Asperagus. The Rhubarb is very consederably above the ground and may soon have a dish of it. Recd from Hiram Anderson $3.00 being one months rent of Stable from the 10th day of this month. My Daughter left for Ottawa this afternoon at 5 Oclock</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 21st</span></h3> <p>This is another fine morning. The effects of the late rain required the flood gates to be opened again as the water was getting high, but nothing like what it used to be in former seasons when the rains continued for days melting large quantities of of snow, such we have not had for several years. A good deal of preparation is going on for The Celebration of the 50th year of the settlement of the Town of Guelph, which was on the 22d April 1827.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April, MONDAY 23d 1872.</span></h2> <p>Sunday was a very nice day, heard Mr Laing for the 2d Sabbath and liked exceedingly well in the forenoon in particular. He had also a fine discourse in the evening. We had a call this morning this from Mr Justice Thos. Galt's two sons. I took them round the garden and explained the difference in the various pine trees &amp; cedars. I then went up to the Hotel and called on their father, who was an invited Guest to attend the Celebration of the 50th year of Guelph. The weather was splendid and do think I never saw such a large turn out of people, and as for children it took over 3,000 Oranges to supply them all.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 24th</span></h3> <p>This is rather a louring morning and looks like rain it is quite calm. No rain fell and it cleared up fine. Judge Galt went on to Open Court at Stratford by the 10 Oclock train.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 25th</span></h3> <p>This was a fine morning. I sowed 2 Boxes of Celery seed this morning. I wrote to Higinbotham reminding him of the taxes on lands before the 1st of May</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. THURSDAY, 26th 1872.</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning and the leaves are out on some of the goosbery bushes. I cut of the tops or shoots on the Blackthorn Hedge this morning</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 27th</span></h3> <p>I went down to Hamilton this morning the weather was dull, but yet pleasant. The train was late &amp; did not leave Guelph till 20 m past 7, got down to Harrisburg where the train was waiting for us and got in to Hamilton by about 10 minutes to 9, or just about, one hour 30 minutes, the quickest I ever travelled the cause of it was that the train sepparated near Elora and they never knew that they had left the passenger car behind untill they reached Guelph, and then had to put back with all speed to fetch it on but there were no passengers in it, which explains that the Conductor had no occasion to look to the car, &amp; that caused the delay which had to be made up. The City appeared dull to me, visited old Mrs Brown and many old acquaintances.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 28th</span></h3> <p>Having slept at McNaughtons all night, I could not get out early untill about ½ past 10 when the heavy rain ceased for a little, but drizzled more or less all day, after calling on several old friends, I left for home by the 3.25 train and got home at 6, Oclock.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. MONDAY, 30th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a rather dull day, yet no rain. Revd. Mr Straith preached forenoon &amp; evening, a very slow preacher with very little animation. This morning is dull a heavy shower of rain &amp; sleet came on about 10 Oclock, and another cold shower of fine hail and rain</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 1st May</span></h3> <p>This has been a dull coldish day early in the forenoon a shower of fine snow came on mingled with rain, but did not continue long the afternoon was dry but cold. We mist our Cow again this evening, she had been in the Park all day and was taken out &amp; put into the yard at ½ past 5 &amp; about ½ past 6 she was gone</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. WEDNESDAY, 2d</span></h3> <p>This was a fine morning, but the frost has been strong last night as the side walks were all quite white with frost. This is the Monthly Fair Day. Revd. Mr Smith of Hamilton preached for us last night this evening to a large congregation.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. THURSDAY, 3d 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a fine clear dry morning, but hard frost again last night. The forenoon opens out fine and warm.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 4th</span></h3> <p>Clear cool morning. Meeting of Session this morning at 9 a m, to consult as to mode of proceeding on Monday before the congregation as to their choise of a Minister whither by Ballot or open vote, the latter we decided on as best, and to get the opinion of the Managers as to what stipend they could raise over and above, all the repairs of roof and painting of steeple.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 5th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, but there is a cold wind blowing. The grass has not made so much progress of late on account of the cold nights. I, Posted 2 letters to Glasgow this morning to go by the N.Y line. Higinbotham &amp; wife returned home this evening, accompanied by Mrs {illegible} Higinbotham of Toronto, all well and in good sprits</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. MONDAY, 7th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning, fine clear and a little warmer than of late glass 45½, but no rain. Meeting in the school room this morning at 9 a. m, of members of session and of the managing commitee, to ascertain that sate of the funds of the Church as to what amt. of stipend we could afford to give a new Minister. The Meeting of the Congregation met at 2 p.m. when the Revd. Thos Wardrope preached a sermon for the occasion. A resolution was carried that the congregation at once proceed to moderate in a call for one of the Ministers who had preached for us, when the Revd J. C. Smith of St Pauls Church Hamilton recd the largest ballot, it was then resolved to make the call unanimus. Got the parlour stove taken out to day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 8th</span></h3> <p>This is another very fine morning, but as the day advanced it became cloudy and had the appearance of rain, but only a few drops fell in the afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 9</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning and quite dry, preparing to plant potatoes to day. Higinbotham working at the back of the Hill. He is summoned to appear before the judge in Chamber to day about my mortgage.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. THURSDAY, 10th 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>This was a very fine morning, but no rain although it threatend last night as a few drops fell then. The forenoon is splended and I am busey falling Rhubarb with the view of selling it to the greengrocers, have been cutting Asperagus also.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 11th</span></h3> <p>This is also a very fine day. Meeting of session at the Manse at 9 a. m.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 12th</span></h3> <p>Fine warm morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. MONDAY, 14th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a fine warm morning, the leaves of the apple trees are out in almost full leaf, and the chesnut is so already. A Meeting of Clerihue's Creditors to day. At noon the Glass stood at 73º. Set 9 duck eggs this morning</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 15th</span></h3> <p>This is another very fine morning warm &amp; dry and there is danger of fires in the Bush, we hear of some at a distance from here, threatning distruction of property. In the afternoon it began to rain and continued untill the evening. preparing Rhubarb for market @ 50¢ per dozen bunches of 10 stalks each.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 16</span></h3> <p>This is a close warm misty morning, and there is every appearance of more rain a few drops fell in the forenoon, but about 3 p m it came on at first very light and then got quite heavy, and continued ½ an hour or more. Have been cutting &amp; packing a good deal of Rhubarb &amp; Asperagus, this morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. THURSDAY, 17 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning, and must have rained during the night. I set to work and cut a lot of Rhubarb about 9 Oclock it began to rain heavy and seems to continue</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 18th</span></h3> <p>This is a warm close morning</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 19</span></h3> <p>Warm dry morning. Miss Grant &amp; her brother arrived from Scotland this afternoon and proceeded out at once to Glenburn. John Brown Esqr of New York in town, &amp; will stay over tomorrow</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Notice of a Bankruptcy}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. MONDAY, 21 187{7}</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a fine day. Revd Mr Aiken from Bahai preached. This morning was fine &amp; began to cut a over 12 bunches of Asperagus. Attended meeting this evening at the meeting of our Church finance comittee in the school room</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 22</span></h3> <p>This is a very wet morning raining hard, and continued all day untill about 5 Oclock when it cleared up. Hon Wm McMaster examined to day in the case of my Mortgage to the Bank. Adam Brown Esqr in town to day, &amp; left for home by evening train. Higinbotham &amp; McLagan also I Smith retnd from Toronto after the opening of tender for crokery stock.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 23d</span></h3> <p>This is a cool morning, and quite a change from what we have had of late, and seems to continue so throughout the day. I agreed to day with Mr E Morris of the Ontario Bank for the use of the grass park for the season of six months for the neat sum of Twelve dollars, ($12.00). I rained again this afternoon &amp; it still continues cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. THURSDAY, 24th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is quite a cold morning, the ground and the side walks were white with frost, the Sun broke through during the morning with enough of heat to clear away the unwelcome whiteness but the dullness in the atmosphere and the cold N West wind blowing made it any thing but agreeable, for the Queens Birth Day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 25</span></h3> <p>This is a fine bright morning, Tempt at 7 a. m. was 5º. Miss Blainey &amp; Miss Smith from N York arrived to day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 26th</span></h3> <p>This is a pleasant morning, and likely to be much warmer than these last few days, the forenoon and afternoon turned out fine &amp; warm. I attended the funeral of Joseph Hobson's youngest Son to the Cemetery his age was 2 years &amp; 9 mos.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May. MONDAY, 28th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was a very fine day, the Church was well attended the Revd {blank}. This is a very fine morning, and the forenoon warm and pleasant. About one Oclock this afternoon a Telegram came from Walkerton that the Town was on fire and that a number of houses were already destroyed, and asking that the Guelph Engine sent up.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 29th</span></h3> <p>This is another very fine morning, and have been early at my present only work in pulling and making up bundles of Rhubarb and Asperagus for sale. I put up 24 of Rhubarb and 12 of Asperagus which will neat me $1.50. Higinbotham went down &amp; returned from Toronto to day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 30th</span></h3> <p>This is also a warm morning, but no rain as we looked for last night. Revd W T Wilkins, formerly of Stratford officiated at the Prayer Meeting this evening, but I had difficulty in hearing even a little of his discourse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May, THURSDAY, 31st. 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is another warm dry morning. Having lost so many young, ducks of late by Rats I have determined to Poison them and have, used stricknine between 2 peices of buttered bread</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY, 1st</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning. This was kept as our Fast Day in all the Presbyterian Churches Mr Wilkins, preciding, and also in the evening at 7.30 p.m.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. SATURDAY, 2d</span></h3> <p>This was quite a dull dark morning, with signs of a thunder storm brewing, rain began to fall about 8 Oclock, but did not continue as long as we could desire probably not more than an hour. Lucy Ann relict of the late Col Saunders, Clerk of the Peace died early this morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. MONDAY, 4th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This Sabbath morning is dull and looks like rain. I find that notwithstanding my particular care in depositing the poisined peices of Bread, yet Mr Anderson's Dog - had found them out and got poisined, and one of my hens also. At a ¼ to 10 it began to rain very close, and was pretty heavy at a ¼ past 10. The friends were obliged to bury Mrs Saunders to day instead of tomorrow as advertised. I was too late with many more. This is a dull morning and wind getting up and looks like rain</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 5th</span></h3> <p>This is of any thing a dull morning and looks like rain. I got ready to start for Toronto by the early train but having mistaken the true time, she was off by the time I got there. But left by the 11 Oclock train. I looked round at many of the improvements and buildings now finishing. At the Queens Hotel I got introduced to the 5 Swedish Ladies, and heard them sing at Mrs Morrison's Opera House. I staid at the Queens, all night. No rain fell at all</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 6th</span></h3> <p>This was another fine morning. I took a stroll about the City, But could find very few fine buildings being constructed, and trade seems to be lifeless yet, and did not see half a dozen Steamers and Schooners in all the Port. The Shops and the Markets are very thinly attended. The (Bolton) Steam flouring Mill, was busey grinding and putting up Bagg flour only and doing seemingly a brisk trade at $4.75 per 100 lbs cash, it surely should pay when the whole concern was bought for $14,000. This Monthly Fair Day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. THURSDAY, 7th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is a splendid morning, with a gentle cooling breeze. Mr Jas Phin. Senr. called this forenoon. In the afternoon I attended the Sale of of the last of the land on the Glebe, being that portion that was reserved for a Cows park for the Minister, but it was found inconvenient to get the Cow or horse out or in every time when wanted, that it was resolved to dispose of it and the proceeds to be applied to pay of the Debt of the Church amounting to $2,366</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 8th</span></h3> <p>This was also a fine morning. Made arrangements with Mr Mercer to rip up the boards Higinbotham has on hand to make a temporary fence round his peas and oats, instead of ordering Flakes also ordered 80 Hemlock scantling from C. Mickle and got them delivered that evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 9th</span></h3> <p>This was rather a dull morning, but cleared off during the forenoon, when Wm Higinbotham and I, went up to the field and set up 2 pannels of the temporary fence, and made arrangements to begin and complete it on Monday. The afternoon was dull. Mr Chas Davidson left by the 5 Oclock train for Montreal thence for Halifax. Shortly after 6 Oclock a drizling rain began to come on which ended on some heavy showers up till 10 Oclock. Mr Anderson, Manager of the Bank of Commerce was examined to day about the Mortgage.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. MONDAY, 11th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is a dull wet looking morning (Sabbath) and the grass all very wet, yet it cleared off and became fine, but towards evening it turned cold.This is a cool morning but turned fine through the day, got John McPherson to help with the fence to day. A good of thunder and lightning began about 10.30 and heavy rain after that</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 12th</span></h3> <p>This is a somewhat dull morning and the ground very wet, and there must have been considerable rain during the night. It is getting cool this evening. Mr Fishers Sale of his furniture, &amp; leaves tomorrow. They took tea with us this evening, &amp; to sleep at Johns house. The case between G Sandeland &amp; our Son William as executors of the late Wm Alexanders Will &amp; George Quanie about a loan due the Estate, was de{blank}. John Chambers died to day aged 47.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 13th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning. Mrs V Patterson relict of the late George D Patterson ) aged 64 years</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. THURSDAY, 14th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning. Began to dig out the road into Higinbothams lot at the back of the Hill. P. H. Gibbs of the Ontario Bank died yesterday aged 44 years &amp; 11 months, funeral tomorrow at Oshawa on arrival of train 3.30 p m. Got the fence completed last night &amp; began to the cutting of the the road, and preparing a couple of new gateposts.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 15th</span></h3> <p>This is a very close warm morning, it rained heavy last night, there was a good deal of thunder and lightening during the night. Funeral of Mrs George Patterson to day at 2 Oclock.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 16th</span></h3> <p>This is of any thing a dull morning, and not unlike rain. But as the day advanced it became clear &amp; bright and all appearance of rain vanished. Got the gate finished and road leading out to the main road finished this evening. My Son Wiliam's, wife was safely delivered of a Son to night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June, MONDAY, 18th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning is fine and warm. Revd Mr Sanderson officiated in the forenoon and Revd Mr Wardrope in the evening. This morning opens bright and warm, and has continued so all day. I got over my old drawing table from the Office to day and a job it was to get it down stairs, having originally been taken there in peices</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 19th</span></h3> <p>This is another very fine morning, with a smart breese. It will be a fine day for the Sale of the remainder of the lumber, Barrels. Wrote a postal card to Illinois this moning</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 20th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine windy morning when out hunting my strayed Cow, which I found, but fine warm weather. Mr E Morris &amp; wife left this morning for England. Strawberries in abundance now at 15¢ a basket. Mrs Tawse and Mrs McNaughton arrived this evening from Waterloo</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. THURSDAY, 21st 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is a dull morning and heavy clouds. I went up to see Dr Herod and John Hobson start for England by the early train, also Miss Pipe. Great Fire in the City of St John's, N. Brunswick some 200 acres of houses burnt up</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 22d</span></h3> <p>This is a chilly morning, and throughout the forenoon, farther news of the Great fire at St John's N. Brunswick is very distressing, some 15,000 people out of house &amp; home. It is quite cold this evening</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 23d</span></h3> <p>This is a fine bright morning, but I hear that there has been frost early this morning, sufficient to produce ice</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. MONDAY, 25th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This Sabbath morning was fine and warm. A student by the name of Tait from Toronto preached a very excelent sermon this forenoon and Mr Wardrope in the evening. This morning was dull with a light shower but the day turned out warm</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 26th</span></h3> <p>This morning was at first bright then clear and early in the forenoon began to rain, and continued tolerably heavy during the middle of the day. Mr Jas Anderson presented me with a bag of potatoes</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 27th</span></h3> <p>The morning was rather dull and looked like rain but little or nothing came. The Gass Company are very busey laying a extended line line of pipes to convey the gass across the River Speed at the Mill Bridge on the lower side close to the wall. And what crosses the Bridge is lapwelded pipes 4 inches diameter and ¼ inch thick with screwed couplings, the cost laid down 45¢ per running foot, will stand a pressure of 400 lbs per inch, and are 12 feet long each and weigh from 212 to 230 a peice, they have deep sockets &amp; ample room for hemp gaskins &amp; lead {sketch of pipe}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. THURSDAY, 28th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is another dull morning but no rain as yet has fallen though at times thought comming. Mrs Tawse &amp; Mrs McNaughton left this morning by the Brock road stage at 11 Oclock. Dr John Finlayson M.D. of Elora died there to day aged 77 years, a native of Rosshire &amp; settled in Canada in 1833 first in Cornwall &amp; came to Elora in 1848 he was an Episcopalian</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 29th</span></h3> <p>This was a dull morning but no rain fell till about 10 Oclock. The men employed by the Gass Co. began at 3 a m to tear up the planking of the Mill Bridge so as to lay the pipes between the stringers or main Beams of the bridge, which was done, and then filled in with tan bark to keep out the frost as much as possible. But during the day it was discovered that the majority of the stringers were so much decayed that it would not be safe to risk a covering of new planks, &amp; now awaits the desision of the Road &amp; Bridge Committee. I met an old acquaintance this forenoon a Mr John Buchan, who boarded with me and my father at Mr Shearers in Toronto (then Little York) in 1832. We had some showers of rain both forenoon and afternoon that the Masons had to stop work on the New Herald Office</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 30th</span></h3> <p>This is another dull morning, and it began to rain about ½ past 9 a.m. and continued a smart shower for an hour and a half, and since it became fair it became close and hot, a number of men are now digging out the trench for the gass pipes on the North side of the River 4 feet 6 inches deep. This has been a close warm day. Mr Thom of Montreal is here, but goes up to London at 6.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. MONDAY, 2d 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This Sabbath morning is close and warm, with a fine strong from the South West, Revd Mr Gallagher preached. This is also Dominion Day. While we were at Church the wind blew down the famous Glass Plum tree with a considerable crop of fruit. This Monday is to be the day of rejoicing and a number of fine Boats and Canoes compeated for prizes, a great number of people were assembled the Bridges below and above, and in Davidson's and the Priory grounds were thickly ranked with sightseers. We both took a drive round the old Glebe and Exhibition ground &amp;c.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 3d</span></h3> <p>This morning was dull after a heavy shower about 5 Oclock, and some light suney showers after that. The Catholics are erecting triumphal arches for the Archbishop who is to lay the foundation stone of the Cathedral.I have been using Paris Green for the Potatoes.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 4th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine bright morning for the Monthly Fair which turned out well, so far as numbers of people is concerned, plenty of Mowers, Rakes, and Reapers and a good many sales of them made. Death of John McIntosh of Arthur. I observe that an old acquaintance of the Villiage of Arthur died last week aged 89 years, he listed in the 92d Gordon Hilanders in 1804, was wounded &amp; lost a leg at the Battle of Bayonne, came to Canada in 1840, got a free grant of 200 acres, close to Arthur, his wife died several years ago &amp; at the age of 83 married a woman of 19 years of age, with whom he lived happy. While attending the Strawberry festival of Chambers Church at the Drill Shed, our servant girl, Alisha Pollock, fell of our swing &amp; hurt her back so as to dissable her from work. I hear of the failure of Mr Robt. Rae, distiller of Windsor</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. THURSDAY, 5th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 6th</span></h3> <p>This is also a very fine morning. I went to the drill shed to hear what the Hon Alexr Mackenzie Primeer of the Dominion of Canada had to say, and was very much pleased with his easy and moderate way that he charges his enemies the opposition</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 7th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, went over to Higinbothams before breakfast and had a conversation with the Hon Alex Mackenzie and found him very frank, and soon after 10 a m he and the other gentlemen accompaning him proceeded in carriages, with a number of others forming a large procession to the Great Western Station, where a Special Directors Car awaited to convey them to Fergus</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. 1877 MONDAY, 9th</span></h2> <p>This Sabbath morning is dull, with very little wind, and it continued close and warm all day a Revd Mr Gall preached for us in the forenoon, and Revd Mr Mitchell of St John's when a collection was taken up for their Church Building fund, he stated that 400 acres of houses were burnt up. This Monday morning is wet there having been a considerable amount of Thunder &amp; lightning during the night and morning and heavy showers of rain, yet not of such long duration as to penetrate the soil sufficient to keep the grass from getting brown</p> <p>TUESDAY, 10th</p> <p>{No entry}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 11th</span></h3> <p>This is another fine morning. The young folks are busey preparing flours &amp;c for the display and refreshments after the induction of our Minister J.C. Smith. Mrs Allan &amp; I dined at Glenburn, in company with Mr Jas Reid &amp; wife from Buffalo, and came in in time to attend the Induction at 2 Oclock, the attendance was large. One unpleasant announcement appeared in the Herald that James Massie &amp; Co. had called a Meeting of his Creditors to meet at the Queens Hotel, Toronto on the 17th inst.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. 1877 THURSDAY, 12th</span></h2> <p>This is a fine morning, but dry and warm. I hear this morning that the Carpenters working at the New Wellington Hotel, have stopped work, for want of pay for several weeks.My Son William went down to Hamilton this morning thence to Toronto next day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 13th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning. A fine breeze has sprung up which cools the air a little.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 14th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine pleasant morning, also a very large market with large loads of cherries at 5¢ a quart, and potatoes at 40¢ a peck. Higinbotham went up to London this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. MONDAY, 15. 16th 1872.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath 15th July was a very warm day. Rev W McDonald preached in St Andrews Church in the forenoon the Introductory sermon And our own Minister Rev J.C. Smith in the evening</p> <p>Monday 16th Fine morning, but dry and warm, I expected John Idington from Stratford to attend the meeting of my Creditors to day, but he did not come, the meeting began at 2pm present Messrs Stone &amp; Elliot 2 of the inspectors, Kemp &amp; Thomas, of the Bank also their Solicitor Mr McKelcan, Strachan, George Sheppard, Hamilton, Alexr Smith, J.C. Allan, Higinbotham, Brydon, &amp; Mr Cutten for Creditors &amp; John Smith, Assignee, It was resolved that the Mortgage to the Bank is legal and good to them,</p> <p>It became dull in the afternoon, with strong signs of rain &amp; very warm, rain began about 8 but only light</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 16. 17th</span></h2> <p>This is a close morning, it was raining between 1 &amp; 2 Oclock a.m. at 6 this morning thermometer stood at 66 degrees, and heavy at 4 Oclock I was told, Meeting of Creditors of Jas Massie &amp; Co to day at the Queens Hotel Toronto at 2pm</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 17. 18th</span></h2> <p>This is a warm morning, and very warm during the day</p> <p>The sky got cloudy in the afternoon, and looked very like rain, We visited our old servant Lidia Anderson to day, who is to be married tomorrow to our old Distiller James Dourie, and proceed to Manatoba on a visit to her Brothers family.</p> <p>It rained this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. THURSDAY, 19th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This is a dull heavy morning but no rain, Bot ½ Bushel of new potatoes at 50¢ or $1. per Bushel.Went up this afternoon to see the new Engine that Worswick is making for Mr Marsden of Newmarket it a splended peice of work</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 20th</span></h3> <p>This is rather a chilly morning, compared with yesterday, The wind is from the N. West. I have not felt quite so well to day. I looked into Ingles &amp; Hunters shop this forenoon and saw no Engines on the floor, but was told that they have orders for two, I saw a small 6 horse power upright Engine out in the yard and about ready to send off {sketch of engine}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 21st</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear warm morning with gentle South Westerly breeze. Plenty of fine potatoes much larger than last Saturday, at $1.25 a Bushel down to $1.00. The Fruiteers are getting in Boxes of American harvest Apples, and Peaches, but very dear.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. MONDAY, 23d 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath was a fine morning warm with a gentle breeze our own Minister Mr Smith preached his first forenoon Sermon and evening likewise, both were powerfull and convincing discourses. Neither Davidson or McCrea were able to be in Church from indisposition. This morning is fine warm &amp; clear, but as soon as the Mail came to hand it brought alarming intellegence of the great Railroad riots in Pittsburg, Reading.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 24</span></h3> <p>This is another beautifull morning, with a gentle breeze as the day advances it becomes very warm. Railroad matters on the other side are getting more settled and hear of no more destruction of Property. But it appears that the Strikers hold the Station ground at East Buffalo and will not allow any trains to go out, and many cattle are dying for want of food and water.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 25th</span></h3> <p>This is likewise a very warm clear morning. I have been up quite early at the church, as the Scaffold for Painting the Spire is completed, &amp; was desirous of stopping any unnecesary alterations in the weather cock, but only to put in links to hang the Bells to the arms &amp; reguild them and the Cock. Mr A. B. Stewart returned from Dundas and Toronto this afternoon, and had a chat with him till late this evening, and is going off by first train to Toronto in the morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. THURSDAY, 26th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a close warm morning, Thermometer at 7 a m, 73º. Mr A B Stewart left by the 8.25 train this morning this is a very warm day. John &amp; I went through all the Manse to day and took dimensions of its rooms &amp;c. The painter strongly advises 5 coats of paint instead of 3 coats and sanding it.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 27th</span></h3> <p>This has been rumbling morning about 3 Oclock the Thunder and lightning was very severe, with frequent showers of rain and the ground was very wet this morning, and all the forenoon close and warm about One Oclock a heavy shower of large drops came on but only lasted a few minutes. I was Overcome with the heat and walking about yesterday that I dont feel so well to day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 28th</span></h3> <p>This is another close warm morning and the Market well supplied with all kinds vegetables. The accounts from the States are more pacific Except the miners who have stopped the Pumps and the water will soon fill the mines</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. MONDAY, 30th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath was very warm. This morning is also very warm. Meeting in the School room this evening principly in regard to the enlargement of the Manse, the Committee that were appointed got plans out that would cost about $3,000 while the Trustees would not expend more than $1300. Offer of Exchange was made by Hugh Walker, he to take our manse, &amp; we to take his new house &amp; the old one, and allow him $2,500 for the difference, &amp; to be decided on Monday next.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 31st</span></h3> <p>This is a very warm morning. Massie Nat went down to Toronto to day. I observed the contractor nailing down the 3 inch elm planking on the Bridge with 6 inch cut nails &amp; told him they would never hold, he said these were the kind allowed him to use, I then spoke to the Chairman, and the Engineer and they agreed at once we me, and sent down a keg of 6 inch wrought iron spikes, which drew them down firm &amp; solid</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, August 1st 1877</span></h3> <p>Another very warm morning. They got the North half of the Bridge planked to day and made passable for foot passengers. Nat went down to Toronto &amp; retd. in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. THURSDAY, 2d 1877.</span></h2> <p>This morning glass at 70º at 7 a m. We went down to the Puslinch Lake to see the Boys the day was very warm but there was a fine cooling breeze, we had a boat and I rowed out to the Island where the boys were encamped, they were pleased to see us but we did not stay long partly fearing a thunder storm but it passed off, but it had rained very heavy for ½ an hour in Town.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 3d</span></h3> <p>This is a cool morning from yesterdays rain, the news from the States is not all quiet yet and matters are in an unsatisfactory state yet. Higinbotham and family with Miss Blainey are preparing to go down to Puslinch Lake, they started at 3 Oclock P.M. and did not get home till a ¼ to 10. the night was pleasant no moon but starr light</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 4th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, with hardly a breath of wind, they are about to put in the last beam of the Bridge, I dont think that the bridging between the beams is sufficient and will be apt to spring a good deal</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. MONDAY, 6th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath was a cool day. This morning quite plesent but as the day advances it becomes much warmer. Revd. J. D. McDonell here this forenoon on his way to Fergus. We had a very good meeting this evening in our school room, when it was resolved to buy Walkers new house for $6,000 and to dispose of our Manse</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 7th</span></h3> <p>This is another warm morning. The men are busey planking the Bridge with new 3 inch elm plank and {blank}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 8th</span></h3> <p>This is a warm close morning, and was quite warm all day. About 7 a m received a Telegram from John Idington to meet him him at the evening train but did not arrive another came saying he would leave Toronto at 9.15. but he did not get here till 12 Oclock and slept at Higinbothams</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. THURSDAY, 9th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This was a fine airey morning. Went up to the Station to see John Idington go home to Stratford. Mrs A and I got ready soon afterwards and started for Puslinch Lake and arrived there about One Oclock, rowed out to their Island &amp; eat Lunch and remained for an hour or so, left the Hotel at ½ past 4 for Peter Idington's at Fisher's Mills and home about 10 Oclock we got a little rain, but it had rained very heavy ½ way to Guelph as we saw all the pools on the road filled with water, it was very dark that we could not a Buggy before us but with great difficulty a good many flashes of lightning helped us at the first start. Heard that Robt Cauldwell was shot by accidint by his Son in Africa on the 6th June last.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 10th</span></h3> <p>This morning was dull and heavy looking, my toes are quite sore that the Horse tramped on last night &amp; 3 are coloured a dark purple. William Higinbotham came up by train last night &amp; went down to the Lake early this morning with the 2 horses &amp; light waggon and brought up their Tent and all their things and got home by {blank} Oclock a m</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 11th</span></h3> <p>This morning is much the same. On Tuesday last Messrs James Massie &amp; Co. made an assignment to John Smith official assignee, and a meeting of his Creditors are called for the 21st of this month at 2 Oclock</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. MONDAY, 13th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath 12th, heavy rain about 4 or 5, then again about 9 - and at 10 Oclock it became heavier again, it kept fair after 11 Oclock but remained dull and heavy all day. This is a dull morning and likely to bring on more rain, between 10 &amp; 11 it rained very heavy for a while with light showers now and then, the afternoon was dry but close &amp; warm. I examined McLaggans hot air furnace and also that of Mr Gowdy</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 14</span></h3> <p>This is a very dull dark morning, there was considerable thunder and lightning during the night &amp; some showers this forenoon has been quite wet, some heavy showers fell about 12. And again in the afternoon. The wind was Southerly</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 15th</span></h3> <p>This is also a dulish morning with hot outbursts of sunshine and not like settled weather yet. About 12 &amp; 1 it rained pretty heavy for about ½ an hour Then again at 6 it came on very heavy with large drops and close. Saw McFarish the miller who has been down at Halifax about a loss he has sustained by the failure of a commission house. Goldie is in for about $8,000. John Pipe a 100 bbls. Tolton is also in</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. THURSDAY, 16th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is dry morning and more settled like, but it looks like as if it had rained during the night, the Thunder is rolling this forenoon and the sky is becoming dark again. Great rain came on about One oclock and continued for 3 hours of incesant heavy rain, when all the gutters and &amp; drains were completely overd flowed and great many cellars flooded and considerable damage done. The crops standing out will suffer greatly</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 17th</span></h3> <p>This morning opened out fine and clear and looked like settled, it continued so till after One Oclock when a close rain came on with close heat, and must now greatly injure the Spring wheat that is standing out, and am told they are sprouting an inch long.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 18th</span></h3> <p>This morning opens out fine and dry like, yet there now and then warm gusts of hot air which makes it very doubtful if it will continue so all day. The amount of Massie's debts are $238,738,39 The Bank of Montreal's claim is $183,725,00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. MONDAY, 20th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath 19th was a fine dry day. This morning is bright and beautiful and looks quite settled to all appearance. About ½ past One a fire broke out in Horsemans hardware store it began in the cellar, and took hold so rapidly that little or nothing was saved. Williamson &amp; Co. Cormack &amp; Sons, and the Banks of Commerce &amp; Ontario had to move every thing, which was a work of great labour and destruction, but with the hard work of the firemen, and plenty of water the fire was at length got under control.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 21st</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, and settled looking, and the late rains has improved the pastures a good deal. A great many Tomatoes are offered for Sale at 75¢ per Bushel, and remarkably fine. The Meeting of James Massie's Creditors met and appointed John Smith as assignee. The composition sheet having in most cases been signed by the largest Creditors, the matter was soon got over, and the very few who who objected to accepting the 50¢ in the dollar cash had to comply, another meeting has to be called to meet in 3 weeks according to Law, to confirm these proceedings, when the dividend will be paid.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 22d</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, clear Sky and likely to be very warm this day, and it was so. Men have begun to remove the Rubbish out of the burnt building, and D Kennedy has got the job of putting all to rights again. Revd Mr Edward Ebbs came here to day along with Mr Wickson from Toronto they left in the afternoon by the 4.45 train</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. THURSDAY, 23d 1877.</span></h2> <p>This seems to be a close morning and of any thing dull looking have thoughts of starting for Stratford this morning, Which I did and got there at a ¼ to 12 and met John Idington on the street. The day was fine and had a good view of the House both of the external and internal arrangements, the floors are laid on nearly all the rooms and the lathing going in the kitchen part of the house</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 24th</span></h3> <p>In Stratford, The weather is rather cloudy this morning &amp; raw of anything. Had a turn about the Town this forenoon and found several new Brick houses covered in &amp; ready for the Carpenters and plasterers. I met with Thos Todd of Galt also Mr Ballentyne a dealer in Cheese, with whom we dined. I then went out to the Grand Trunk Repair shops, &amp; found an old aquaintance who has been directing &amp; making changes in Shops there, has now returned and is going to make such alterations in the amount of work which must be done by the men in the Shops, also of the enlargement of such Cylinders as will admit of it, that will enable an Engine to draw nearly double the number of cars they formerly did, and with the same number of men.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 25th</span></h3> <p>Very fine morning. The Great London Show is here already this morning with over 30 cars &amp; 2 fine sleeping cars all their own property, it appears their contract with the G.T.R. Co. is $200, cash down for every time they move, with the Companys Engine always in attendance, their canvas nearly covered the whole fair ground</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. MONDAY, 27th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath 26th This is a very fine morning, the day was dry and warm. Monday morning bright and warm</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 27.</span></h3> <p>This is a pleasant morning. The forenoon was quite fine without the least appearance of a change. But between 12 &amp; 1 a dullness came over the atmosphere then the rolling of thunder and a heavy shower of rain for a ¼ of an hour, after an interval of about ½ an hour another very heavy pouring rain came on which lasted 15 or 20 minutes. Mr Cooper the Surveyor has been beat off his work in surveying the Priory Grounds to day, with the view to divide it into lots for Building purposes</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28</span></h3> <p>This was a close cloudy morning and thretning rain. Mrs A and I intended going to Toronto by the cheap Excurstion train at 9 a m, but I having to sign a deed of the old Manse to Dr Howitt (for which he paid $3,500 cash) we could not get away till the 11 Oclock train, the weather by that time turned out very fine, called on the Alexanders, and saw the House they are building of Brick &amp; to cost $2,500, the ground in that street is worth $45 per foot front to be ready 1st Nov. We also called on Wm Higinbotham, but could not see him as he would be able to recognise either of us. We left by the 11.45 train having been too late for the 5.15.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August. THURSDAY, 30th 1877.</span></h2> <p>We got home this morning from Toronto about 2 Oclock by the middnight train, wth a great many Guelph folks who had been left behind. This is a splended day for the Harvest Home on the Model Farm, to which I have been invited but for want of conveyance of my own, and having to attend the Babtism of my Son's child this evening I thought it would be too much for us both. We went up to Williams to the Babtism at 7 Oclock and left at 10 the childs was named Walter, Nat, Maggie, &amp; Miss Idington were there</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 31st</span></h3> <p>This is a very wet morning, raining hard at 6 Oclock. The Thunder was rolling at ½ past 6 and still raining. 9 Oclock and still raining hard. This is our Fast Day in the Presbyterian Churches in this Town. The afternoon was dry but in the evening it was of any thing a little drizzling rain. The attendance at night in the Church was much better. I went up to Goldie's Mill for a supply of chicken feed, and looked in to the new Engine house, which is very much enlarged, and found them far advanced with the foundation and bed for the Engine it is substantial and well built with Water lime, and bolt holes preserved in the work by means of wooden boxes built in as the work goes up.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 1st September</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning and the rain has ceased. I sent Postal card to A Cuningham. But as the day advanced it became quite chilly. There was a meeting of my Creditors this afternoon. All I can hear that was done was the reception of offers for the outeside property, that could not be intertained being far below the mark, another matter, was the purchase of a life interest for my Brother William</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. MONDAY, 3d 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning is of any thing dark and cloudy, and hope it may keep faire, this being our Communion Sabbath. It got quite cool at midday 60º and at 6 pm 55º. This day has also been chilly, a cold N. West wind has been blowing all day, and those that were up very early this morning found the side walks white with frost</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 4th</span></h3> <p>This is of any thing a better looking morning a fine clear sky. The Tas</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5th</span></h3> <p>This is the Monthly Fair Day and it is a very fine morning, The Fare is but poorly attended. I have just heard that the Elora Mills have been purchased from the Merchant Bank by Mr Horetop for $12, 000 $13,000</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. THURSDAY, 6th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a cool morning after the rain yesterday afternoon. The day has been pleasant yet cooler than of late this is the Horticultural Show day, and a very fine Show it is, neither the Cauliflower nor the Egg plant was so good either in size or compactness, &amp; too many green leaves in the centre of them, a fine desplay of Plums, but hardly ripe</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 7th</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning and looks like more rain and there was a light shower in the forenoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 8th</span></h3> <p>This was a fine morning, and as it advanced a great many waggons with fruit and vegitables drew up at the market such as, tomatoes, grapes of various kinds, melons, corn, &amp;c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. MONDAY, 10th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath, this is a fine clear morning with moderate temperature.In the afternoon there was a slight shower</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 11th</span></h3> <p>This was of any thing a dull morning, and very much like rain. Went out the Dundas road to look out for some store pigs</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 12th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning and as the day advances is getting very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. THURSDAY, 13th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a splendid morning, and it will be highly favourable for the Caladonian Gathering this day at the Exhibition grounds</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 14th</span></h3> <p>This appears to be a very fine morning. I have made up mind to go down to Hespeler by the Cars and walk to Peters. I found them all so far as he &amp; the son &amp; daughter were well, but Mrs Idington was complaining a good deal of lowness of spirits &amp;c., the weather was very warm, they have had a fine crop of splended peaches ripe &amp; good. It is only once in several years they can have the like. I was driven down to Hespeler saw old Jacob who is preparing to run his distillery next week, he complains of the poor proffits they are making, he sold the last sale of rye at 80¢ duty paid, and from having been in store for some 8 or 10 weeks it was found that the Barrels after being emptied, weighed more than they were tared on an average 6 lbs which he had to allow of the spirits.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 15th</span></h3> <p>This is another very fine morning, with a very fresh breeze, a great quantity of Peaches are daily being brought to town by rail and selling at $1.50 a box that a few days ago were selling at $2.50 to $3.00 - &amp; Apples 75¢ &amp; $1.00 a bag. I met Geo Randall of Waterloo returning from Toronto he says he sold Rye Whisky duty paid at 83¢ &amp; in Bond at 23¢ and says that there is nothing in it, &amp; would gladly sell out Mill &amp; Distillery at 50¢.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. MONDAY, 17th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning was dull after such a heavy fall of rain during the night, washing out great ruts on the roads. But as the day advanced it became fine &amp; warm. Mr Smith in the forenoon, &amp; Mr Wardrope in the evening. This Monday morning is a little damp but pleasant about ½ past One it began to rain and continued more or less throughout the afternoon. Mr Jas. Caulfields, flour and saw mills were destroyed by fire on Sunday morning between 12 &amp; 1 am. They were leased (except the saw mill) to Messrs. Cordiner &amp; Haigh, the total loss is from $8,000 to $10,000 and no Insurance whatever, having neglected to renew the Policy for some months. Higinbotham started for Orangevelle meeting to night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 18th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, and looks as if there had been some rain last night. I took a strol this afternoon to see the progress made. F.W. Stone is getting round again but he has been very ill for some days back</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 19th</span></h3> <p>This is quite a fresh morning, but there was frost on the side walks at 5 a. m.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. THURSDAY, 20th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a fine dry morning, and cool and pleasant</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 21st</span></h3> <p>There was a little frost this morning, but clear and bright</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 22d</span></h3> <p>This is another fine clear morning, but the grass had a white coating this morning, there is very little done in the Mill in gristing of any kind</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. MONDAY, 24th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning 23d Sept. clear and bright, and looks as there had been a light frost. This is a very fine morning. The Inspectors of my Estate examined the peice of road I purchased from the Council or rather exchanged as I gave them a road for it, and got a deed from them &amp; gave them one also.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 25th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine morning, and a long train went up to London well filled with passengers for the Exhibition at London. Higinbotham left for Tornonto by the last train to be present at the Marriage of Mrs Wm Higinbothams daughter by her first husband, Miss {blank} to Mr {blank} Morrison son of Angus Morrison, Mayor of Toronto.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, but so many Cars for the Exibition as yesterday. I went up to Goldie's Mill this afternoon, and find they have got the Engine &amp; fly wheel connected, &amp; have hung the new boiler along side of the old one, the old wall remaining between them. They are both return tubular boilers the masons were building in the furnace with fire Bricks, and forming the inverted arch below the boiler with common bricks, they are also taking out the old pully &amp; part of the shafting, and going to put in a larger pully &amp; shaft of 5¼" diameter, very little done to the condencer as yet, will take 2 weeks yet before all is going again. A. B. Stewart passed down from Detroit by the 5. train, spoke to P. S. Stevenson who was also on board.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. THURSDAY, 27th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a rainey morning. William went to Toronto at 11 a m. George Linds 2 boys called to the eldest is 20 years past last May, they had both been to the Exhibition at London, where over 30,000 people were admitted by ticket. James Goldie is is putting in a new intermidiate wrought iron shaft about 20 feet long at least, all turned and polished 5¼ inches diameter, (the old one was only about 4 in and in 2 lengths). The Chimney plate on the new foundation (which is only tempory is 30 inches diameter to suit the present smoke stalk) But the foundation for utimately building a Brick one on is 9 feet square of substantial masonry.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 28th</span></h3> <p>This is a very fine morning, quite mild and the flowers in the garden fresh vigerous as they were in June and think that new flowers are comming in Bloom. Wm returned from Toronto this morning. A great many have returned from the Provincial Show this afternoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 29th</span></h3> <p>This is another beautiful morning. A great many people in town, and great quantities of fruit and vegitables, also an Auction of Horsemans goods saved from the fire. Our Minister Mr Smith got up another 2 loads of furnature and got them in from the station. The wooden drain along the South side of Quebec street is nearly completed it is about {blank} feet wide, and {blank} deep at the deepest part Cedercills</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September. MONDAY, 1st October 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath 30th is a very foggy or misty morning that I cannot see ½ across the river. This morning we enter on the first day of October 1877 which is a most charming morning, there has been a light shower of rain during the night but now all is clear &amp; fine. About 9 a m Higinbotham, little Alice and I went down to Richard Nicklin's Saw Mill in Flambro &amp; retured in the afternoon the day was very warm, yet fine and airey, people seemed to be busey lifting their potatoes, Wm Leslie had the largest I have ever seen. The roads were in fine order, and the condition of the Farm and steading appeared much improved since I was down in that quarter</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. TUESDAY, 2d</span></h3> <p>This is quite a dull morning and has every appearance of rain, which will be a drawback to the Fair which opens to day here, as well as in Hamilton, neither Society being willing to give way to the other.The contractor for digging the cellar of Higinbothams small shop at the East end of the Grand Trunk Bridge began this morning. About 10 minutes past 7 this evening my daughter Mrs Higinbotham was safely delivered of a daughter.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 3d</span></h3> <p>This morning is likewise a dull morning, but the mist now appears to be falling, and likely to be fine. The day is turning out to be fine, and a great many visitors are pouring in by horse conveyance and by the Trains. I went up to the Exhibition grounds in the afternoon and found the show of farm Impliments more extensive, the Roots of all kinds larger and very solid, and the display of fruit was extraordinary, and fine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. THURSDAY, 4th 1877.</span></h2> <p>There is quite a change this morning, the rain has come at last and rather heavy at times, the wind from the West. The Pearly Vermont Potatoe is a very fine one. But the Late Rose is more productive</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 5th</span></h3> <p>This is quite a cool morning, there had frost, but as the day advanced it became more pleasant. About noon we got the loan of Higinbothams horse &amp; Buggie and went up to the Exhibition ground, and found that the Exhibitors were begining to pack up their things, altogether the affair was a success notwithstanding that the Hamilton show was on the same days. It appears that Messrs Kemp &amp; Mitchell of the Bank were looking all round the premises</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 6th</span></h3> <p>This is a pleasant morning, although there has been a little frost. The day turned out quite pleasant, at noon when I went up to town I met our old friend Edward Martin, the lawyer formerly of Guelph, but now of St Louis. The contractor for Higinbothams cellar has about completed the excavation</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. MONDAY, 8th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath morning 7th inst. is a fine dry morning, but the grass was quite white at ½ past 6. This Monday morning is very wet, seems to be steady &amp; with a heavy shower now and then &amp; no outdoor work going on</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 9th</span></h3> <p>This morning is better but still dropping of the roof, as if there had been rain during the night. The day turned out much better than could have been expected in the early part of the forenoon. The Sabbath School Convension of Ontario began this morning in the Norfolk Methodist Church about 200 having arrived, but they are flocking in by every train. Miss Alles Snider, a delegate took tea with us. We attended the meeting this evening of the Sabbath School Convension, which was filled to overflowing, &amp; good speeches delivered</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 10th</span></h3> <p>This is a dull looking morning after the rain during the night or early morning. The day continued very unsettled with showers in the afternoon and evening. We again attended the Convension this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. THURSDAY, 11th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is another wet and dull looking morning, and the clouds looks very water like. Business still continues very unsettled still a great many failures are reported almost daily and the weekly reports are almost as numerous of late as they were when the depression was at its worst. The defalcation &amp; embeselments very frequent. It is quite cold this afternoon the wind Northerly, and slight drizzling rain at times. A party in Hamilton has bought a large number of the old whisky barrels, 7 cars are engaged for them &amp; they are being loaded this afternoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 12th</span></h3> <p>This looks like a clear settled morning, the wind is yet from a Northerly direction but not so cold as yesterday afternoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 13th</span></h3> <p>A dry morning, with frost on the grass, the sky cloudy at 7 a. m. the sky is clearing up as the morning advances</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. MONDAY, 15th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath day was fine and warm &amp; quite a sumer day. This morning was a fine clear morning, Nat, went off towards Erin villiage this morning. I went up to Goldies Mill this forenoon, but the steam Engine was standing still but it had been going 3 days last week. But the Condenser is not attached to it yet.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 16th</span></h3> <p>This is rather a dull morning and cold, Northerly wind. It continued raw and, and drizzling rain now and then</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 17th</span></h3> <p>This is a wet morning, but during the day it improved and was quite dry in the afternoon. The Sale of the lots of Land in my Estate came of at One Oclock</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. THURSDAY, 18th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is another dull morning and a good deal of mist that it almost wets one through in a short time. I have made up my mind to proceed to Stratford to consult John Idington about dower. I did start by the ½ past 2 train and got there about ½ past 4, and found him engaged at an arbitration between a Farmer and the New Railway Co. from Woodstock, Stratford and into the Huron Tract. I staid at the Hotel all night and after tea had some time to consult him as well as in the morning.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 19th</span></h3> <p>This was a very wet morning in Stratford &amp; having rained very heavy through the night the streets were very wet I left by the early train for the East at 9.25. and got here at 11. a. m. and found it wet and disagreable here also, and mason work suspended for the day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 20th</span></h3> <p>This is a cold raw morning, but as yet no rain although it looks like it. It is getting colder as the day advances, however the afternoon was dry but not in any way cheerfull weather. I handed in a letter to the Inspectors of my Estate this forenoon about my Wifes Dower I went up to Goldies Mill in the afternoon and saw the new Engine at work which to all appearance went well the speed is much reduced below the old one that was taken away, and the valves are not so intricate and difficult to set and keep in order the boiler's are fed at present with hot water from the Exaust cistern, But when the condencer is completed I do not see how they can feed with hot water, without an additional fixture for the purpose</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. MONDAY, 22d 1877.</span></h2> <p>21st There was frost last night and the side walks with the effects of it. The Assizes began to day Judge Morrison preciding</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 23d</span></h3> <p>This was a remarkably fine morning. It continued so all the early part of the day but a great change came about towards the after part of the day, turned rather cold and dreary. This last few days the leaves have been falling of the trees in great quantities</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 24th</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning and raw. Reports are going about that the Guelph Mills &amp; all the property of the Bank of Commerce is sold, but cannot trace it to any authentic source as yet, but after Saturday it will be fully known after the tenders are opened. About 7 Oclock it began to rain and continued for some time</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. THURSDAY, 25th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a foggy morning, and even aproaching to fine rain, the mist lasted most of the forenoon. Sturdy's trial for the abduction of Miss Carr came on this morning, and the Courtroom was cramed. About 5 p. m called at the G. Trunk station the carrs M were late &amp; got tired waiting and left, but had only gone out of the gate when I heard the train comming and I returned and the first one I recognised was my Brother James, from Bayfield</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 26th</span></h3> <p>This is a dull raw morning and the Thermometer down to 34º. The grass is keeping green and fine as yet and affords fine pasture in abundance. The day continued cold throughout. There was great crouds in the Courthouse to hear the trial of Sturdy it was difficult to squeze in to get standing room. I was informed to day that Williamson offers Carpets made at Elora for 87¢ per yard that cost 85¢ in the making, &amp; when you deduct his proffit for selling of from 10 to 12¢ per yard it will leave the manufacturer nothing but a heavy loss, of perhaps 12¢ per yard. I heard that the Bank of Commerce has a claim or Mortgage of $25,000 on the flour &amp; woolen Mills at Ayr the Woolen Mill was lately destroyed by fire, which must leave the proprietors in a poor way</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 27th</span></h3> <p>This morning seems to be dull and louring and looks like rain. During the day it kept off, was never clear and bright all day. The Court closed for the day about not one oclock. There is yet a dullness in most of trades, great complaints as to the difficulty in collecting outstanding debts. The Wellington Hotel is not finished yet such as stairs to the basement floors there, and painting and staining. The heating apperatus is appearantly finished. But the prospects of it paying are bad should the, Duncan Act, be carried</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== October. MONDAY, 29th 1877.</p> <p>Sabbath morning dull and misty. Tempt. 43º and mild. {Newspaper cutting}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 30th</span></h3> <p>This morning is bright, but there has been a heavy frost as the grass is white at 7 a. m. and the side walks as well all covered with Rime.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 31st</span></h3> <p>This is a somewhat dull morning Tempt. at 40º, and cloudy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October. November THURSDAY, 1st 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a very nice fall morning, But have heard that the young men, have done some mischeif at the back of the Hill in taking Higinbothams gates of the hinges, and breaking some parts which I went over and with assistance restored to their places and got the 11 pigs put back into the field. The Assizes were finished this afternoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. FRIDAY, 2d</span></h3> <p>This is a very wet morning, it rained hard through night, and has washed down a great quantity of the fine yellow leaves of the Maples &amp;c. The day throughout was blustering &amp; stormy. William at Hamilton to day. James D Allan and Higinbotham went up to London</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 3d</span></h3> <p>This is a somewhat pleasanter morning yet coldish and requires an overcoat. In the forenoon it was clear dry and the masons were at work, but those on the upper works of the New Catholic Church did not appear and slight flurries of snow now and then. At 5 p m when the train passed down, the roofs of the coaches or cars had a coating of Snow on them. Nat returned from London this evening, he bot 500 Bbls crude oil at Petrolia</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. MONDAY, 5th 187{7}</span></h2> <p>This Sabbath morning was dry and cold and a little frost on the grass at 7 a m but cleared off, and the fore part of the day was tolerably fine, but in the afternoon it became heavy &amp; dull &amp; between 3 &amp; 4 began to snow, and continued all the afternoon &amp; evening. Nat went to Hamilton this morning. Monday morning wet, with showers of sleet and rain, up to about noon. It then began to snow steady and lay on the ground</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 6th</span></h3> <p>This is a Wintry looking morning thin ice covers the Dam and the ground is all coverd Snow between one &amp; 2 inches deep. As the day advanced it became more pleasant though wet and muddy. We made some calls for the first time on Mrs Hogg (widow of our late Minister) ad also on our New Minister Mr Smith. I cut up some pigs to day at Higinbothams. Some geese were frozen on the Dam last night and are not relieved yet.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7th</span></h3> <p>This is a moderate winter looking morning, the Dam is again froze over this morning also. About 9 Oclock it began to warm up and become fine. This being the Monthly Fair Day I went to Evan McDonalds amd brought my Cow to the Fair ground and Sold her for $25. cash. The masons have been at work to day building at the End addition of Williamson's Shop, and are now leveled for the cills of the upper windows.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. THURSDAY, 8th 187{7}.</span></h2> <p>This morning quite dull and wet, there is a close fine rain falling steady, and will prevent any Mason work being done to day, as the day advances there is no appearance of any sessation of the rain. I wrote to John Smith, Bridge of Allan to day about his lot in Hamiton</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 9th</span></h3> <p>This is a cold morning with, ice on the ponds only yet it is dull, yet the masons began to work on Williamsons building at the ("Lion"). Also the men worked at the roof of the Catholic Church in carrying up the central spire which seems to be a slender one yet considerably higher than the old one still standing</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10th</span></h3> <p>This is a tollerable fine morning. The market was very well supplied, and further I saw 30 or 40 coops of live Turkeys being the last load of a shipment of 1900 of them to be sent off to New York this afternoon. Went up to Goldies Mill this forenoon to see his New Engine going after the condencer was attached &amp; am now convinced that a condencer in connection with a high pressure Engine is an emence saving, The loss of which in years past has contributed to my loss &amp; ruin, in the great waste of fuel</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. MONDAY, 12th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a moderate morning of any thing mild yet very dull, yet no rain fell during the forenoon</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13th</span></h2> <p>This is a very fine morning for the time of the year. The forenoon turned out pleasant and the people began to turn out to attend the Sale of the remainder of the loose property at the Mills and Distillery. The Auctioneer Mr Knowles began to sell the things in the Office such as maps, inks desks, clock, files for papers, tin boxes. Thermometers &amp; many things too numerous to mention then the old Bedsteads &amp; Bedding that remained from the last Sale then firewood, the soft wood going as low as 50¢ &amp; 60¢ was stopped some casks and 5 tuns of oak</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14th</span></h3> <p>This is a moderate day going to be, it is dry but dull, yet mild and outdoor work going on freely. I am busey cutting down a stand for a stove for dining room to cook with &amp;c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. THURSDAY, 15th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a wet morning. At 10 Oclock it began to rain very heavy and what little work that was doing before the shower is now stopped. Fitted up pipes in dinning room stove. It rained again this evening for a short time</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine bright morning, and the sun shone out finely, and made a pleasant change, how long it may last. I began to set up the old 8 day Mill office clock at Higinbothams which he bought at the sale for $1.00. Peter Idington &amp; wife called after dinner for a short time, and left Town about ½ past 4. p.m. Peter Idington &amp; wife were here, (I borrowed $20 from him) We are to have our meeting of the Worsley Trustees on the 3d Decr.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17th</span></h3> <p>This morning is quite a change from yesterday, it is mild so far as to allow a drizzling rain to fall, and the atmosphere is dull, and looks like more rain. It however kept fair during the afternoon but about ½ past 5 it became dull &amp; dark with frequent flashes of lightning and about 8 Oclock a heavy shower of rain and high wind from the N. West came on and lasted for about ½ an hour</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. MONDAY, 19th 1877.</span></h2> <p>18th This is a cold Sabbath morning it is dry &amp; freezing, &amp; a strong wind from the North &amp; N. West. This Monday morning is fine and bright, and the Northerly wind continues cold yet the frost is not so very hard as yet the glass at 9 Oclock a. m. was 28º. But it is astonishing to see the depth that the roads are frozen, which is clearly seen, in digging up some of the old gass pipes, the direction of which having been changed, when several miles of new and ones of larger caliber have been put in this year.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20th</span></h3> <p>This is a moderate morning and looks as if it is going to be a fine day. The Court of Chancery met to day. The day turned out fine, and we took a walk up to Williams House.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 21st</span></h3> <p>This is a pleasant morning, and outdoor work going on freely, building in both stone &amp; wood, also cutting down the elevated sidewalks at Elliots Hill, and preparing to make steps of aproach to the Houses on each side. Peter Idington here this forenoon, also his Son John from Statford attending to a case in Chancery which he got so arranged as to allow of his return home by the º past 2 train. The Court adjourned untill Friday. Mrs John Sully died at noon to day aged 71 years &amp; 9 months</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. THURSDAY, 22d 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a mild dull wet morning, with a continuos fine close rain with the glass at 42º, and the grass quite green yet. The Church was very well attended to day, and we got a splended Sermon from Mr Smith. The day has continued wet</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23d</span></h3> <p>This is a thick misty morning, all wet around us and quite calm and mild, glass 41º at ½ past 7 a.m.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 24th</span></h3> <p>This is a very wet morning dark and dull, the rain continuing all morning, glass 44º at 7 a.m. The wind from the N East and getting colder as the day advances, and still raining. About ½ past 10 this forenoon the New addition to Williamsons with a loud noise, the whole front of the upper story and the half of the middle one, and a portion of the end wall and many of the joists broken in peices.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Newspaper cuttings} 10th Oct 1877</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. MONDAY, 26th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This Sabbath morning is another damp and misty day, the glass at 7 a m 41º. At about 9 a m I recd. a Telegram from Adam Brown Esqr of Hamilton that he desired my attendance of my his Mothers Funeral at 3 oclock, So I determined to go down, got ready as quick as possible and had the good fortune to get Mr Murton to take me out in his Buggy with all speed, and was there 4 minutes before the 9.35 train started, got to Hamilton about º past 11. The weather shourey, took dinner at McNaughtons attended funeral at 3. {Newspaper cutting} 24 Nov 1877</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 27th</span></h3> <p>In Hamilton, wet dissagreable morning</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28th</span></h3> <p>Dry morning with a little frost, and a few flakes of snow at times. The bricklayers are about up with the walls of Higinbothams little Shop. There is great work in voting for &amp; against the Duncan liquor Act, those against have a very large majority</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November. THURSDAY, 29th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is a fine clear morning Thermometer at 27º, Although the frost was enough to freeze the mortar yet the Bricklayers started, but having neither Bricks nor lime, they had to quit work, from that cause alone. The Anti Duncanites had a grand procession to night a great number paraded with torch lights, also a great many carriages loaded with officers &amp; delegates from other parts also a display of fireworks, the night was very cold</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 30th</span></h3> <p>There is hard frost this morning, the wind was cold strong,This is our Fast day in the Church, the fire's or heating apperatus had not been attended to properly and the Church was very cold, and having my Overcoat off I shivered a great part of the time Revd Mr Mullen of Fergus preached. James Kirkpatrick Esqr died this morning in Hamilton. Born in {Sanfield} near Belfast 1791. married in 1815 and removed to Canada &amp; settled in Barton as a Land Surveyor. John Davidson, Postmaster Galt died there this afternoon at 5 Oclock of Paralysis.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 1st Decr</span></h3> <p>Hard frost during the night and this morning it was calm yet the Thermometer indicated 20º below freezing. The little snow that fell is still laying over the ground</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. MONDAY, 3d 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath 2d Being our Communion Sabbath is fine and clear there was hard frost last night the glass at 8 was 13º above Zero. This Monday morning was clear &amp; bright the ground very bare of Snow and the Thertr. at 26º at 7 a.m. Meeting to day of Miss Worsleys &amp; the late G Worsleys Trustees at Guthrie, Wall, &amp; Cutten, office to at at 2 Oclock recd. check for balance of funds. $416.66. Mr Coopers arrears of rent of Rose Cottage is $196.00. Mr Watt had answer from Stratford that the arrears of Taxes due by the Estate on Lots 130 and 287 is $68.76</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 4th</span></h3> <p>This was a little milder morning, but not bright. It continued dry during the forenoon, the roads fine smooth and dry and hard. But in the afternoon it began with a few flurries of Snow, and then turned into fine rain, but close and not heavy. Nat went down to Toronto in answer to a Telegram that his brother William was dying, but did not get there to see him alive. Robert White one of my oldest aquaintance died to day at 1 Oclock. I also had a letter from Mr James Hutchison, that his wife died last Sabbath wishing me to attend the funeral tomorrow, but not being free from a cold I have had I cannot go</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5th</span></h3> <p>This is quite a soft morning and quite mild glass up to 40º, and a thick fogg falling. The chimney and gable end of the shop was put up yesterday. Several more failures, both great and small in Montreal and other places</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. THURSDAY, 6th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is quite a change from yesterday, the ground is quite hard, and a keen wind blowing from the N. West. I attended Robert White's funeral at 2 Oclock to day as far as the Church, but the weather was too cold for me to go to the cemetery. The times are still very depressed Moulton (colured) grain and wool buyer has obtained an extension of time from his Creditors, Lock and Galbraith have also called on their Creditors for an extension of time</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 7th</span></h3> <p>This is a cold morning freezing hard the wind from the N. East. I got Donald McGinnes to fill up round the boxes for the cellar windows of Higinbothams little shop</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 8th</span></h3> <p>This morning was not quite so cold as yesterday only 27º. There had been a fall of snow during the night but very light. During the day we had 2 or 3 light showers. Reports to day about the safety of the steamer City of Berlin are becoming alarming and some packages have been cast ashore thought to have been on board of her.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. MONDAY, 10th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath 9th had some snow on the ground, fallen during the night glass about Freezing, at noon began to thaw and the side walks got quite wet. This morning was mild 28º and as the day advanced it became more mild, and the snow is melting fast. A Telegram reached here about 10 am that the Steam Ship City of Berlin was all safe, having broken her Shaft when 2 days sail from reaching England</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 11th</span></h3> <p>This is a very mild morning the glass at 37º and the roads getting quite slopy again. As the day advances the Sun is shinning out fine</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 12th</span></h3> <p>This is a very mild morning the glass at 30º and as the day advanced it became much milder and more like Spring weather. And as the day advanced it improved, the roads also becoming more sloppy, and lots of cattle comming in for the Show tramped the mudd pretty well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. THURSDAY, 13th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is another mild morning, dull and inclined to rain. The Thermometer at 40º. It began to rain a little past 9 a m. This the Fat Cattle Show day, and a great many were brought into Town yesterday. There was a fine show of fat cattle, and a very fine display of fat Poultry of all kinds, some of the Turkeys weighing 14 lbs each. I wrote to John Smith Bridge of Allan, Scotland, also to Wm and Andrew Fisher in Philadelphia. * I received the first paper of the Weekly Witness to day dated the 13th</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 14th</span></h3> <p>This is a little colder the glass at 30º at 7 a m the roads are dry, and the weather clear. Nat and his son William went down to Hamilton &amp; thence to Toronto this morning. (*Weekly Witness to day)</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 15th</span></h3> <p>This is a dull morning as yet. I have got Busby this morning to trim the Grape vines so as to preserve them as far as I can &amp; my means will permit, But several of them are dead from 1 to 2 feet from the top downwards. I afterwards got him to dig a drain at the side of Higinbothams little store and found the ground so soft that he could strike the Pick at one blow down to the handle. I recd. a letter from John Smith in Scotland. Nat &amp; William returned from Toronto this evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. MONDAY, 17th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This Sabbath is a remarkably fine day as mild as a day in May in morning at 7 a m it was 2º above freezing viz 34º. and at One Oclock on our return from Church the Thermometer was 42º out of the Sun and all the frost out of the ground. This is a mild morning the glass at 34º at 7 a.m. and became warmer as the day advanced it is as mild as yesterday.The cold that my wife has had for a week &amp; more was worse this evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 18th</span></h3> <p>There is quite a change this morning the wind is round to the East and the glass at 7 was 26º, the sky is hasey and dull. Martin has got the floor of the small Shop for Higinbotham laid. I remitted money to Wickson &amp; also Mr Reeve of Toronto.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 19th</span></h3> <p>This is a very different morning for yesterday during the night it became quite mild and it rained during the night and morning at 7 a m a light shower was falling and the Thermometer at 40º and about 10 Oclock it was 46º and a thick fogg was falling</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. THURSDAY, 20th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This morning opened up the same as yesterday with the glass between 30º &amp; 40º and quite mild all the day, and the roads out of town are very muddy, that is the side and concession roads, the main gravel roads are in pretty fair order</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 21st</span></h3> <p>This is much the same kind of morning, with the exception that there had been rain during the night and also a shower this morning about 7. The main front window is put into the shop this morning, and Martin has begun to strap the walls</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 22d</span></h3> <p>This is also a very mild close dull morning, the grass and walks quite damp, the Holly is fine and green and in demand by the Butchers for to decorate their Beef, Sheep &amp; Pigs which are hung up in profusion. The whole day was thick and dark with fogg, I cannot remember such weather to continue so near Christmas when several have been plowing this very week with great ease</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. MONDAY, 24th 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath 23d was mild a little above freezing and the ground wet with the falling fogg. This Monday is another soft morning and the glass about 35º and as the day advances it becomes more foggy that one can scarsly see more than accross the street, such a continuation of thick close weather I cannot remember, even the year of the Rebelion 1837 which was mild and open weather even into the new year, but cannot remember so much fogg.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 25th</span></h3> <p>Christmas Day, at 7 a m dull and dark weather and the glass at freezing, and did not get above 35º all day, in the afternoon the fine rain or falling dew came on and towards 4 Oclock a close rain fell for some time, there was very little mirth and pleasure riding or driving and hardly any ice on the Dam. I dined at Higinbothams but Mrs Allan did not venture out having not sufficiently recovered from her cold.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26th</span></h3> <p>This is another moderate morning at 7 a.m. the glass was exactly at Z Freezing and not a breath of wind, it was dark that I had to go outside with the light as frequently of late to see the figures of the Thermometer. It is really a remarkable season, and all the Merchants complaining of the want of trade.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. THURSDAY, 27th 1877.</span></h2> <p>This is another very mild morning glass at 37º at 7 a.m and the Sun shone out, and every thing except the leafless trees looked like a May morning. William Higinbotham starts for Erin villiage to try what he can do in a druggests shop there. The glazer has put in the glass in the windows in the New Store and the Plasterer is first coating it to day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 28th</span></h3> <p>This is another charming morning, there was frost last night sufficient to freeze the Dam over with a thin coat of ice, at 7 a.m. the glass was 27º at 10 the Sun shone out splendidly. I put on a new truss this morning made in Philadelphia and seems to fit well so far and give me great releif</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 29th</span></h3> <p>This is a fine clear morning glass 28º at 7 a.m the grass is all white with frost. The day was certainly fine and the Market well supplied with every thing you could think. The news to day from Europe looks as if England is to be drawn in to the war so as to maintain her ground as to the protection of Constantinople and the free passage of the Dardinelles</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December. MONDAY, 31st 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sabbath was a fine day and the Church well attended, there had been pritty hard frost through the night, for the streets were hard and dry. This morning being the last day of the year is getting colder as the glass was at 20º at 7 a.m. the wind enclined to the East and snow flakes flying, &amp; does not seem to come down freely. The large wholesale house of George Winks &amp; Co. has failed with liabilities of $300,000 and Assets to pay 74¢ in the dollar. Mr Kirkpatrick of Goderich and Mr Hugh McCullach of Galt were here inspecting the Mill to see what repairs are required, and what improved apperatus is requested to keep up with the times* *Mr Kirkpatrick told the Miller that he could build a new mill at the Railway Station that could grind all the flour he would want to make for $18,000 and save all the teaming of flour &amp; wheat, which is a very large item, and have no dam ice or backwater to contend with, nor shortness of water for half of the year, so that the Bank would have to come down a great deal more in their price than what they now ask.</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e1cb1414c8a61445877711a65dc7812e.pdf 6b82b00d221b660a74c8f3c4d2cc73b9 PDF Text Text �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ddf48c6fea0df5d2165750b26bb19e2b.pdf 0e1468c8ec37d6fedca9dc42bf8413d7 PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/78690cd4249351d37e08386a3d93eaf3.pdf 6f1c61fdd859d1ac90c9141fdd2040bd PDF Text Text THE DIARY OF HANNAH DELVINA JARVIS , née PETERS 1st January to 31st December 1844 scans of the Diaries downloaded from University of Guelph Rural Diary Archive https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/collections/show/49 Transcribed by Thomas M. Walker great – great – great – grandson of Hannah Jarvis tom at tmwalker dot uk [the first page seems to be missing; the first scanned page has the corner with the date torn off, but must be January 2] [Jany 2] H H H returned at ten at night much pleased with her Party [Jany 3] cloudy – mild H.O – H.J. & Boys drove to Niagara – borrowed a slay road not good – called at McCormicks – received my quarterly allowance of Mr Mc Cormick – called at Mr Ross bought two Table there – for two Dollars – went to other Stores and purchased several things – returned about six – Mr Mewburn J Stayner & Jane came in took Cth & Hanh go spend the [Ev]g at Mr Creighton’s – – 44 Jany 4 cloudy cold – high [wind] – H H H went all over the Village to borrow a sleigh – not one to be bad –all just going out – they will soon want our Horse, sleigh or Harness – I trust they will be disappointed – H H H went up with Mr Guernsey Caro Emma spent the aftrnoon at Mrs Fitzd – fine cold morg – three Boys called for our Boys to go and ride – disappoint 5 fine cold morng - Milk frozen in the Hall Pantry – water in the Breakfast room – last night – Letter from Cathy & Augusta Dr Mewburn Mr & Mrs Fitzd – Mrs Fitzd sent Jarvis a large Cake – – 44 Jany 6 Jane & Eliza slept at Miss Tench – heard James Boulton called on Mrs McCormick New Years day – he had as much impudence as any white man ought to have Mr Robert Dickson also called there – it makes up the Breach – 7 Sunday Cloudy- some snow – high wind – Jarvis returned to College in Transit – Alxr accompanied him as far as Niagara – The Girls all went to Kirk on the Hill – Alxr walked from Niagara to Queenston – Alxr & Children sent to see the Falls – – 44 Jany 7 J Stayner – T Mewburn – Mr Tench who stayed all Night – went home before Breakfast – 8 – Cloudy – very cold – The Children began school again – after the Christmas Holy-days – T Mewburn – J Stayner – called to take Jane and Julia to Niagara – Hannah – Jane – Julia went & dined with Mrs Stayner before starting for Niagara Hannah returned about eight Miss Jane at half past nine – broke H.O. sleigh – the Horse very warm – Jane stayed all Night – 44 Jany 9 mild – snowing – Washing done at half past two – baking T Mewburn called and took Jane to Chippawa – H.O. gave her a Bottle of Cream & Milk – Mr Tench – Dd Gilkinson spent the Evg – 10h – weather variable – cloudy & sunshine Wm & Eliza Robinson dined here – Mrs R gave a Dress to H.O. for one of the Children – Mr C Sinclair – Wm Duff – Dd Gilkinson – drank Tea here – 11 – Cloudy – cold – T Mewburn called for H H H to go to Chippawa Club – quite alone in the Evg – went to bed at half past ten – 12 Cloudy – mild – John and an other Man taking down the Hall Stove Pipe’s – full of soot and water – Rain in the afternoon Mr Gilkinson drove H H H from Chippawa – the Horse ran away at Dr Hamiltons – the shaft broke at the top of the Mountain – H H H jumped out –Mr G stopped the horse and with difficulty took him 44 Jany 12 from the sleigh – and led him to the Inn – walked up with H H H home – both much alarmed – Mr G took Tea here – and left between nine and Ten – High wind & heavy rain during the Night – the rain drove into my room – struck a light and placed Basons under the Leak – 13 – High westerly wind – it took off part of the ridge of the Barn and shingles off the Fowl House – Mr Tench – cleaned the silver ware – 44 Jany 13 Wm Duff – Mr Tench stayed all Night – 14 Sunday – Cloudy – Mr & Mrs Fitzd – H.O. & Herbert went and dined with Fitzds – Miss Tench dined here Sun came out in the afternoon – Mr Tench – Mr & Mrs Creighton – Mr Dd Gilkinson said he was going to Hamilton in the Morng – W Duff – J & T Stayner 15 fine – clear – mild morg washing done at two Mrs Fitzd borrowed Pony and carriage to go to Niagara – H.O & Herbert spent the afternoon at Mrs – 44 Jany 15 McMickens – Mr Tench Mewburn – J Stayner Fitzd called to say there was an error in my Certificate – shall be under the necessity to go to Niagara tomorrow – rain in the Night – * Letters from Jessie & Eliza 16 – Cloudy – A Letter from Mr Freeman – from Jane Jarvis – sun came out in the middle of the Day – mild H.O. drove H.J. to Niagara to sign a paper for her Pension the former being informal – bought several articles for H.O. & H.J. – had some – 44 Jany 16 Bread & Butter – preserved Apples & a cup of Tea at McCormicks – the Roads very muddy & sloppy 4 O’Clock before we returned 17 – snowing – H J had a Letter from Eliza J Stayner – Mr Tench stayed all Night – turned cold in the Evg – 18 – Clear & cold – Miss Tench – Mr Tench – J Stayner – Mr & Mrs Fitzd – Me Fitzd went off conquerer at Back Gammon – some snow – 44 Jany 19 cloudy – appearance of snow – marked my shifts – T Mewburn J & T Stayner – some snow 20 Cold & clear – Washing done at twelve – Miss Tench – raving that the Roads are so bad she is afraid she shall not go to Hamilton Ball – says she shall die if she does not go poor Girl – H.O. & H H H drank Tea with Mrs Creighton Alxr went to Methodist Missionary meeting – J Stayner �21 – Sunday – cloudy – some snow – 44 Jany 21 Joseph Hamilton – Andrew Geddes – came in from Hamilton – about ten in the Morng drove all Night – to take the Girl up for the Ball – in [word illegible] – Mrs H and Children gone to Kirk Stewart & Rt Law Miss Tench – A Geddes & Joseph Hamilton & Wm Duff dined here – Sandy J & T Stayner Jane & Eliza Hamilton came down with Alxr – stayed all Night – Letters from Jessie – 44 Jany 22 Cloudy – more mild – Jane & Eliza Breakfasted here – Joseph &c came with their Waggons & took Jane & Eliza Hn Miss Tench Catn – H H H to Hamilton – started at ten in the morng – Letters from Eliza – Mr Tench – Mr & Mrs Sinclair – dined here – Misss Ross – Julia Hamilton they went on with Mr Sinclair – J Stayner Alxr went to the Lecture upon catching Rats – Rain’d very heavy during the Night – – 44 Jany 23 Cloudy – some Rain – paid the Black-smith had a shoe put on Pony H.O & Alxr drove to Drummondville – bought Butter – Lard & Oats – called on Mrs Sinclair John – Ann & Phoebe Gurnsy – came to see the Children [two words illegible] dined here – 24 – Cloudy & Windy – Hellen & Alxr went to Mr Gurnsey’s to Tea – some snow in the Night 25 Cloudy very cold – H.O. went down to Mc Mickens to try and Buy some Tea – 44 Jany 25 at the sale – severe cold – 26 – Cloudy severely cold – Mrs & Master Fitzd came up to spend the day – dined here – The sun cam out at twelve O’Clock – Mrs Mewburn J Stayner came to bring a Letter from H H H – written at Hamilton – dated at Queenston – T & Mrs Stayner spent the Evg here – Mr Fitzd – Th Jarvis Stayner slept here – 27 Exceptively cold – Cloudy air full of snow – Alxe & Stayner & J Guernsey drove to Chippawa to Scate – – 44 Jany 27 H.O. & Hellen washing – Ironing & scrubbing – The Sun shown out in the afternoon – Alxr did not return till Ten at Night – scated twenty Mile – he drank Tea with Julia Hamilton – H.O. much alarmed at Alxrs- stay all went to bed much fatigued & paid due attention to sleep – Catn & E spent the after at Fitzds 28th Sunday – clear and cold – J Guernsey – Caroline – Emma & Herbert & Alxr walked down to see Maria Letter from Catharine 44 Jany 28 wrote to Eliza – some snow in the Evg – 29 Air full of snow – very cold – H.O walked down to see Maria – Caroe mending Breakfast room Carpet – mendid my Carpet & the stockings – Letters from Jessie & Eliza and Jarvis – finished my Letter to Eliza & sent it off J Stayner – T Mewburn called to say he was going to Hamilton – sent 5 Letters to Cathn by him – John & Ann Gurnsey – Chubbuck some snow – still cold 44 Jany 29 bought some Ribbon to trim my new Bonnet made out an old one 30 Cloudy – snowing lightly – cold – busy cleaning the Plate – H.O. baking – Load of straw from Adam Brown – cheated Alxr out of half – J Stayner brought me five sticks of black sealing was of Mrs Stayner her own make – mendid the Cloths out of the wash 31 – Clear cold morng – 44 Jany 31 continued cold all day & Night – A grand Charivari in Queenston which lasts all till lady light in honor of one of Prest’s son’s taking up his lodging with the Painton Wife – Characters of all descriptions stuck up on Old Prests the Painters &c &c doors Feby 1 – rather more mild – Mrs Fitzd came up & Breakfasted here – her Errand to borrow our Horse to go to Drummondville – it was engaged 44 Feby 1 good – Mr Fitzd would not lend his Horse to go as far as Mrs John Hamiltons – with Mrs Freeman – one mile – lent his sleigh for the Winter to Coll Eliot – H.O. had not one – & his Horse to Capn Jones – see what it is to be high in the world – “those that have little that little shall be taken away” – and given to those that does not want it – this is the way of the world – to cling to power and look down on those – 44 Feby 1 who have not much to give – Alxr & Helen got off to go to Drummondville – in Mr McMicken’s timber sleigh – when it began to snow and they had to turn back – T Stayner – at Nine O’Clock came in Cathn – Hannah – Jane – Eliza & Maryjane – Augusta – Little Augusta –Joseph Hamilton – Bob Law & Wm & George Jarvis Mr Hurd – Mr Stuart from Hamilton – all drank Tea here – George & the Girls stayed all Night – 2 past 11 George Breakfasted – Letter from Mrs Freeman – 44 Feby 2 cloudy morng – mild – the Party of yesterday went to Chippawa – took Jane & Eliza home brought Jane Julia & Julia Ross back – Alxr went with them – they all drank Tea here – with the addition of Mewburn Wm Duff – J Stayner – T Stayner stayed till 12 O’Clock – G.J. went to Niagara 3d Clear – mild morng – the Ladies all Breakfasted here – all the Gentlemen from Hamilton came up this Morg – – 44 Feby 3 Except R Law – who went to Niagara Wm Jarvis & Mr Hurd left for Hamilton – a Letter from Jessie – I wanted to go to Niagara – but could not borrow a sleigh – my Certificated being returned for want of formality went down in the Waggon McCormick made out my Certificate – went to Mr Longs – had them attested – gave them to McCormick Augusta gave H.O. some salt Haddock – came safe – 44 Feby 3 Home at eight – the Hamilton party took Jane – Julia & Julia Ross up to Chippawa – drank Tea with Jane – returned about half past ten – Mrs Duff 4 – fine clear day – we all went to Church at Niagara 11 in Number – called at McCormicks – found him quite unwell also Mary Jane – returned home the Party dined here W Duff – the two Augusta went town to see Maria’s stayed to Tea – also Rt Law – the rest too Tea here – Edmund Tench – 44 Feby 5 cloudy – thawing – appearance of Rain – Joseph Hamilton – the two Augustas Mr Stewart & Rt Law left here for Hamilton at 11 O’Clock – began to to rain at one – cleaned the silvers – fixed a board to catch the Water in the Cistern – the spout filled with Ice – Captn Johnson called to say Mr Creen had given him leave to sit in H.O. Pone H.O – Cathn – H H H – Helen – Alxr – Mary – Peter & George Jarvis – went to hear Mr Freeman 44 Feby 5 Lecture on the gradations of Man – from Childhood to old Age – Charles Sinclair – very little Rain – H.J. complaining 6th Cloudy – mild – some snow – clear afternoon George & Mary went to Chippawa – brought two Bushels of Oats for H.O. – Sandy J & T Stayner – Mr Tench – thawing caught almost a Cistern of Water – �7th fine clear morng – washing – Mrs Tench Fredk & Mr Tench – Sandy J Stayner – Cathn went 44 Feby 7 Tea at Mrs Trenches H.J. sick – copying Music – had a wrestles Night – 8 fine morng – Ironing George & Cathn drove to Niagara – cold at 3 O’Clock – George & Cathn returned at six – the day continued fine Mrs J & T Stayner – Mr & Mrs Creighton – Fk & Wm Tench – 9 Clear morng – George & Mary – Mr Tench & Cathn went to Niagara – the Gentlemen with Mr Brock – the Lady’s with Mrs McCormick returned at 12 O’Clock – 44 Feby 9 Mrs Stayner – Mrs Creighton drank Tea here – H O.H. – H H H walked up to post office put a Letter in for Eliza – received a Letter from Eliza also from Mrs Sl Jarvis – Mr Creighton – T Stayner 10 Clear & cold – Mr & Lewis Stayner – Mr Stayner bought three Window Sashes – Lewis brought a basket of Onions to H.O, and a bag of Thread from Mrs Creighton – George Jarvis did not leave his Bed this day – having an head ache –in consequence of driving with Mr Brock – Letter from Jessie 44 Feby 10 the Children spend the day at Mrs Stayners – H.O & H H H walked up for the Children – H H H spent the Evg at Mrs Creightons till eleven at Night – J Stayner – Mary Jane kept up Georges Spirits by remaining all day till Eleven at night by his Bedside – 11 Sunday – fine clear sunshine mild morng – H.O. George & Alxr gone to Niagara Evg Church – returned at Sun-set – a Man taken out of Church in a Fit – Cathn Ross very sick – had a fall and hurt her Hip was carri – 44 Feby 11 out of the sleigh into the House – A great stir in the Presbyterian Church – Mr McGill refusing to bury J Grier on Sunday – & preaching a Sermon in the morng (not a funeral sermon) setting J. Grier’s character forth as every thing but good – Wm Tench – Sandy & Mrs Duff – J & T Stayner – Ctn H H H & Maryjane took a walk to the Tol-gate – called at Fitzd – he said he was under Orders for St Catharines – to take place in April or May – that his safe had been robbed of Meal & 44 Feby 11 Bread – We heard that Mr Stanton of Fort Erie lost three Children in ten days – with Scarlet Fever 12 Monday – Clear – Sun shine – mild – thawing – Wm & Eliza Robinson – Mr & Mrs Fitzd – George & H H H gone to Niagara – Mr Stayner – T Stayner – Mr Tench – Mrs Fitzd took Mr & Mrs Robinson to dine with her – H J wrote a long letter to C.A. Hn – George and H H H returned at six – reported that Miss Ross was to be married on the twenty first – with a request for H.O to assist in making a Cake – George brought a pane of glass 44 Feby 13 Cloudy – rain at nine high wind – Maria & Child – Mr Tench – Mr Tench George & Mary drove to Niagara –to take a Gallon for Mary Mc Cormick which he George had copied out of Maryjanes Book – snow several times during the day & sunshine – Washing done and dried 14 – Cloudy – the River full of Ice – H.O. busy making Cathns Body of her dress to go to Rt Dicksons party – George drove Maryjane – Edmund Tench Cathn – – 44 Feby 14 the Wheel came off just as George got into Niagara = had to hire an other to take them to Mr Dickens – they all came home in Edmund Tench’s Waggon – H.J. writing Music – F Tench – Mrs Fitzd & Son – T Stayner George put in a pane of glass in the back door 15 Cloudy – mild – changeable – fair – rain – snow – H.O. & George drove to Niagar returned about Eight in a snow storm – H.O. went to assist Mrs Ross to make a wedding – 44 Feby 15 Cake – could not do it because the Baker could not bake it – F Stayner H.J. received a Letter from New Orleans – 16 Cloudy – H.O. received a letter from Dr Hamilton notifying her that Mr Rt Dickson declined keeping Wm Jarvis Hamilton at College after first of April – also for her to sign a Power of attorney to Honble J Hamilton to receive certain Money due the Sheriff from Government – H.O – Maryjane & George 44 Feby 16 drove to Niagara – H.O. to assist Mrs Ross – H.J – kneeded up Bread – J Stayner drove Cathn & H H H to spend the evg at Mrs Ross’s – near eleven when they returned – Mr Tench – T Stayner supped on warm corn Beef – past twelve went to bed – 17 – fine morng – cold – very late when we got up – ten O’Clock – Mr & Mrs Sinclair – she came to see her Mother – T Stayner = George went to call on Maria dined with her – Maryjane walked down to call on Maria – We breakfasted at half past Eleven – Letters from 44 Feby 17 Amherstburgh – Maryjane & George dined with Maria – drank Tea here – very cold at Night H.O. & H H H went to see Mrs Stayner 18 Sunday – Cloudy – cold morng – rose from our Bed a little before Eight breakfasted at half past eleven – Mr Mrs & Master Fitzd – Mr Tench took the Pony Carriage to his House – to be ready to start early in the Morng – is to be here at six – Wm Tench – Mr Sinclair & Child dined here – Mrs Sinclair – J Stayner – Wm Duff – Wrote to Augusta – Jane Hamilton – 44 Feby 19 got up twenty minutes after four – called up the Family breakfasted before day light – fine clear cold morng – Mr Tench came at seven – George Cathn & Maryjane set off with Mr Tench for Hamilton – H.J. cleaned the Plate & Pantry &c &c H.O had had the Hall stove pipe taken down – it smocked so that we were almost blind – H.O. & H H H went to see Mrs McMicken & Mrs Stayner – J Stayner called for H.O. – H H H & Helen to go to the Lecture – went to bed early – 44 Feby 20 very fine morng – high Westerly wind – Baking & Scrubbing – H.O. went to see Maria – and Mrs Stayner found her about the same – 21 fine morng – mild – thawing fast – heard Mrs T McCormick had a daughteron Sunday 18 at Eleven O’Clock in the morning – Letter from Jarvis – H H H went up to see Mrs Stayner who was better 0 H.O. went to Prists to get a Carro s shoes mended – called at Fitzds – Cathn returned – 44 Feby 22 from Hamilton at nine O’Clock – evg – much Fatigued Mr Tench also – who remained all Night – H H H came home past ten – J Stayner Mr Sinclair – Letter from G Jarvis – 22 Fine – clear – mild Morng – Mr Tench Breakfasted here Sowed Peppers & Tomato’s in Boxes – and Cauliflowers – Mrs Fitzd & son – H.O. & Cathn walked down to see Mrs Fitzd and took her Carpet- bag back J Stayner & Miss Jane Hamilton – a Letter from my son Samuel with a Lease to be signed for 200 Acres – 44 Feby 22 of Land – �23 X Cloudy – dark – mild morng – wrote to S.P. Jarvis – returning the Indentures he required Sandy & Wm Duff witnesed the Indentures for 200 Acres of Land – in Clarke to Sullivan – H.O – Cathn & H H H went up to see Mrs Stayner and put my Letter in the Mail – H.O – went down to get the Duffs to sign as Witnesses – – 44 Feby 23 snow in the Evening Cold – Baking 24 Clear cold morng – scrubbing – Mewburn J Stayner – Froze very hard all day & Night – Letter from Jessie 25 Sunday H.O. – Cathn & Alexr went to Niagara Church left here at half past Ten – clear cold Morng – H.O – Cathn & Alexr returned at three – Mr Mewburn W Duff – Mr Mrs & Master Fitzd – H H H went to walk with Miss Jane and to see Mrs Stayner – 44 Feby 25 a Fire the 24th at St Catharins – burnt nine Houses – 26 Monday – very fine morng – Washing done at 12 Miss Wadsworth produced a Daughter – H.H H went to Niagara = with Miss Jane – T Mewburn & J Stayner – came home in the Rain – caught our Cistern half full of Water – a great comfort – for we had none but Spring water to use H.H H brought back news that Andrew Kirby was married to Miss Mary Racey – upwards of 22 years – 44 Feby 26 difference in their Ages he had 6 children – she his third Wife – Mrs Stayner better – Mr Sinclair & Child 27 North wind – cold – cloudy Willy Duff came to take H H H and Jane over the River – the stove-pipe of the school house fell down – Children all sent home to prevent their being made Bacon – Guernseys came up with them – plenty of Noise – H.O. – Cathn Ironing – Allen put the Beef into X Pickle – the Black Cow – 44 Feby 27 sent over to Mc Phersons on a Visit – H H H brought a pr of Boots across the River – cleared of fine at twelve the Tax man called – H.O – H H H went to see Mrs Stayner – she was better – Mrs McMicken sick – H.J. winding-thread – T Stayner Mr Tench – slept here – H.O, wrote to Jessie – H.J. to Eliza – 28 fine clear morng – wind northerly – cool – Mrs McMicken – had a Daughter 44 Feby 25 Dr Hamilton spent an Hour – Miss Jane Hn H.O. went to see Mrs McMicken – H.H.H spent the evening at Mrs Stayners J Stayner came home with her – the retired to the Hall Soffa for private conversation – Cathn had a Letter from Charles Duff – H.J. mended most of the Clothes out of the wash 29 – Cloudy – appearance of Rain – mild – wind Westerly – Transit off at quarter past eight Hail – Rain & snow in the morng of the 44 Feby 25 the day – very dark H.O. & Cathn went to see Mrs Mc Micken & Mr Fitzd – Mrs Stayner better – March 1st Rainy dark morng A Raccoon came into the House – Mr Mc Pherson caught it – supposed to be a Pet of some one it belonged to Pane at one a heavy Fog – half past tow the Transit came in – Lewis Stayner brought a Note from Miss Jane for H H H – Washing done at eleven & scrubbing – 44 March 1 Dr Hamilton – stayed to Tea – Mr Mewburn Miss Jane Hamilton – March 2 an other dark day rather morng – rain & snow – half past three the Ssn came out – we had a clear afternoon – H.O. & H H H went to see Mrs Stayner Alxr went to St Davids, to get some yest – could not get any – Cathn & Hannah drank Tea and spent the Eevening there – J Stayner – Alxr sent the evening at Mr Thorburns – a beautiful clear Night – Mr Tench came in here late at Night – & slept here 44 March 3d Sunday – cloudy morning – at twelve began to snow – Hannah drove Jane to Chippawa with Pony – Wm Tench –Mr Tench went home for his Horse and Waggon to drive Cathn to St Catharines – snowing fast – Mr Tench came without the Waggon – slept here – Hannah – Jane – J Stayner & T Mewburn came in at half past seven – had to get Tea for them – they stayed till Eleven Night – fine Moon light – T Mewburn cowhided James Sinclair for telling lies abt a letter from Mr Francis explaining a question H.J. asked him 44 March 3 him – on Saturday – 4 Monday – beautiful fine morning – the ground covered with snow – twelve O’Clock – Wm Tench called & took Cathn to St Catharines to spend a Week with Mrs Robinson – half past one Mr Sinclair & Child came in stayed and dined – went away at half past five – H.O. went to see Mrs McMicken – Mrs Fitzd and Stayner – Hannah & Jane went to hear the Lecture – returned with Wm Duff J Stayner & T Stayner – a Letter from Augusta – 44 March 5 Morng clear & cold – H.O. went to the Auction at Mr McMickens – Hannah went to Mrs Stayners for Jane Hamilton – they called on Mrs Fitzd & Mrs McMicken – Jane drank Tea here – J & T Stayner – a Man called and left a Letter for George Jarvis – Letter from Amherstburgh – 6 – very fine morng – Mrs Fitzd and son came up to Breakfast Children sent home from school – the stove-pipe having fallen down – Alxr sent over the River for Tea – – 44 March 6 the Geese laid two eggs yesterday – the Hens nest was found with Eleven Eggs Mr Fitzd – H.O.& Hannah went up to Mrs Stayners – Mr Sinclair – brought two volumes of Magazines – for us to read – J Stayner – Alxr – Caro & Emma – sick – old Irish Anne came to try a night in dying – 7 Very fine morng – T Mewburn – Hannah gone to spend the day with Mrs Stayner – J Stayner came to the door with Hannah – H.O. quite sick with a cold & head ache – 8th drisling rain – then clear – then Rain – – 44 March 8 Mrs Fitzd came up to get the Waggon – saying that Mr Fitzd would have it repaired – if H.O. would lend it to him – agreed to on condition Mr Fitzd should not take it away – if he changed his place of residence to any other Military Post – Rain in the afternoon and Evening – 9 Morning fair – but cool – put the Pickle on the Beef – made some Grit after Mrs Guernseys Recipe – it forsed out the Cake and lost a good deal – 44 March 9 Alxr sick – Mr Tench called for his Watch – Hannah reading the Presidents Daughter H.J. winding Thread – very muddy – H.O. not well – Maria’s servant grinding Coffee – Hannah & Helen Mangling & Scrubbing – Mrs Baker Brown – had a Daughter 10 Sunday- clear – mild – H.O. & Hannah walked to Mrs McMickens – Fitzd & Stayners Alxr brought Duncan up – he cryed and was taken back – J Stayner & Sandy came back with H.O. & Hannah – read Prayers to the Family – Sandy went away to Prayer Meeting – J.S. stayed till Ten = Transit came over – Letter from Jarvis �– 44 March 11 Clear, fine mild morng – Washing done at twelve pealed Potato’s & onions for dinner – Priest Carrols House broken open by Men dressed in Womens Clothes – they stood over the House chap and servant Man with Pistols – on Saturday Night – the House keeper gave battle – pulled off the Gangs Mask & hit his Fingers all to pieces – he knocked her down with his Pistol and escaped – they took all the Plate – clocks and other things they could find – Money they did not get – – 44 March 11 The Transit went out at eight – H.O – Hannah & Alxr went to hear the Lecture at the School-house – T Stayner Wm Duff called for them 12 Cloudy – some Rain – Ironing – set the yest – Hannah finished reading the Presidents Daughter – rained all Night – kneeded up the Bread – 13 Rainy morng – Mangling Alxr took his Letter for Jarvis – to Wm Duff – at eleven Alxr came up from school to say that Tomh McCormick 44 March 13 Junior – was taken up – put to Jail for breaking and robbing Priest’s Carrol’s House – in company with two others – dressed in Womens Cloths – and putting the Housekeeper and Man-servant in fear of their lives – by holding Pistols to their Heads & threatening to kill them if they stirred or made a Noise – last Saturday night – the tenth Rain ceased in the afternoon – an other of the House breakers taken – 14 Cloudy – dull day Mr Tench came up in the Transit – confirms the – 44 March 14 Report of Tom McCormicks disgrace – Caroline – Emma & Herbert spent the afternoon with Henry Creighton – his birthday – Alxr went for them – they returned at seven – J Stayner – 15 Snowing – the ground covered with snow – cold – Emma has the tooch Ache – The Transit returned in consequence of the storm – Hannah went to see Mrs Stayner – Mr Mewburn – J Stayner – Alxr walked to Mr Steven’s – 44 March 15 to look for Flour – could not find any – Letters from Jessie & Eliza – McDougal taken at Buffalo – one of the accomplices of T McCormick – 16th Rainy morng – dark disagreeable day – Alxr drove out to Wrays for Flour and got half an Hundred – a Letter from Jarvis to Helen – wound thread all the Evg – baking 17h Sunday – fine morng – Breakfasted early – Alxr set out for St Catharines to bring Catharine home – Mr Tench called to him – 44 March 17 to say he could not get out the Roads were so bad – gave him a Letter from Catharine – he returned Alxr – Mr Tench wanted our Horse & Waggon, tomorrow to go for her – as if Alxr was not less weight so large than Mr Tench tomorrow – Mailed my Letter to Myrthe Peters – H.O. wrote to Cathn to come home in the stage – pd the Postage – H.O- Hannah – Helen & Alxr walked down to Mr Mc Mickens – & Fitzd – they came back in the Rain – Wind south cleared off – Wind Westerly 44 March 17 blew a Gale during the Night – 18th fine clear cold morng – hard frost – high westerly Wind – Ice funning in quantity – Freezing hard so that it bears our Horse – Washing done at twelve – Mrs Greyham hung out the Clothes – H.O. & Hannah spent the Evg with Mrs Stayner – Mr T Mewburn – J Stayner – the River covered with Ice – extremely cold – Froze the water in Cistern two Inches thick – in the Night – 44 March 19th clear & cold in the morng – Ice running – Ironing – Mr & Mrs Fitzd – snowing in the Middle of the day – Allen came up to get some Money – Alxr & the Boys, are to commence tomorrow – to see who can Read – spell & Cypher the best & keep their books the cleanest – for a Prize – 20th snowing heavily – snowed all Night – Snow two inches on the Ground – Wind northeast – Transit left Queenston & returned – snow continued till Ten at night – the storm cleared – 44 March 20 off – it became quite mild – J Stayner stayed till past Ten – 21st clear and mild – a foot of snow in the ground – Mr Fitzd sent some Celery seed and a Message to know if he could do anything at Niagara for us – Mr McPherson took Pony to drive with his Horse to St Catharines – is to bring Miss Hamilton back – Miss Hamilton came with Mr McPherson – H.O – H J & Alxr drove Pony to Niagara – H.J took 44 March 21 some pea soup & Mince Pye at McCormicks – Mrs McCormick gave H.J. an Ethiopean Lethy – two Monthly Roses & a Silver edged Geranium – Met Maria Child & Husband at McCk’s Augusta gave me some Celery seed – Mrs Ross sent some Garden seeds – J Stayner Mr Tench stayed all Night – Letters from Jessie & Eliza – 22 fine morng – Ironed Alxr read – Mr Fitzd sent for his Flower-boxes- earth and all – Mrs Fitzd sent – 44 March 22 H.O – she being sick – Alxr sent for the Dr Sowed early Cabbage Coriander – Saffron – and Flower seeds & Bulbous roots – from Mrs Tenches Alxr went on Pony for the Dr – Mrs Fitzd had a son born at twenty minutes before four in the evening – she was very Ill with Convulsion – H.O. remained all Night – T Stayner – Wm Duff – Cathn raving – that it was not a Girl 23d fine morng – H.O. came home at Eleven in the Morng – Maria quite Well Girls scrubbing – Baking T Mewburn – J Stayner mended three Pans for H.J. 44 March 23 Mr Tench drank Tea here – H.O. wrote to Mrs Freeman – went down to undress Maria’s Child – X Set a Goose on nine Eggs 24th Sunday – fine clear Morng wind West – H.O. went to dress Maria’s Child – Cathn & Hannah called on Maria – Coll Robert Hamilton dined here – the Transit did not come over – read the Service to my-self – J Stayner drank Tea here – Mr Tench drank Tea here – H.J. went to undress Maria’s Child – nine O’Clock – 44 March 24 when she returned 25 Monday – disagreeable dark day – Ice running in quantities – Coll Rt Hamilton Breakfasted here – X took Hannah up to Chippawa with him – X H.J. put more Celery seed in a Box – Mr Tench- W Duff – Alxr went to Lecture H.O & Cathn went to see Maria and dress the Child – Transit began her double Trips – fine afternoon – Court opened – – 44 March 26 Morning fine – Allen came to turn the Mangle & take up the Buckets out of the Well – H.O. went to dress Maria’s Child – clouded up in the afternoon – some Rain in the Evening – H.O. went with Cathn to undress Maria’s Child – Wm Duff – T Stayner brought part of the Albion that we might hear the News about O’Connel – �X Set a good on ten Eggs – made yest – 27 – Cloudy – Wind east – Letter from Augusta (little) – Rain in the Evg – H.O – Hellen – 44 March 27 went down to Maria to undress the Child – Hellen returned – Cathn and Alxr joined H.O. and went on to Mrs Stayners – T. Stayner walked home with them – got very muddy Rain all Night – wind south 28h Rainy dark morning H.O. gone to Fitzd to dress her Child – H.O took the Children to see Maria’s Child – and to undress it – caught in a shower – the Children got wet – Transit came in late – Alxr went over the River for Tea – – 44 March 29 Cloudy – dull morng – Ice running in abundance – H.O. gone to dress Mrs Fitzd Child – Baking Catharine suffering with Ear & Tooth Ache – H.O. made H.J. three Caps – H.O. went to undress Maria’s Child – T Mewburn brought a stole from Hannah – Letters from Jessie & Eliza – a Letter from George Jarvis – Alxr went over the River with Jn Guernsey – at ten at night snowing heavily – wind North – cold – Mrs Greyham’s Cow calved – – 44 March 30 Wind blowing hard from the North – snowing – snow several Inches deep – very cold – the storm abated about seven in the Evg – Transit did not come over – Set goose on Ten Eggs 31st Sunday – fine morng – mild Catharine – a little easier – Ice running – Transit came in – Mr Tench – Mrs J & Lewis Stayner Mr Mrs Fitz & Child – Creighton Wm Duff – Chles Sinclair – cold in the Evg – April 1st fine morng – Catharine better & worse alternately – 44 April 1st Mr Tench – Mrs Grayham – washing 2 fine morng = Catharine better – Alxr rode to Niagara with Mr Francis to hear Tom McCormick’s Tryal – which was pot off till Ttomorrow – Captn Tench returned from Toronto – 3d fine morng – high westerly wind – Catharine better – Helen complaining – looks very pale – John the Soldier taking down the Hall stope pipe – Toms McCormick’s tryal cam on this morng – report in the Evg that it was likely to – 44 April 3 to continue all day tomorrow Eevidence much against two men taken Prisoner on the Canal – for Murder 4h cloudy morng Alxr gone for Eggs – T Mc Cormick found guilty Jarvis came over in the Transit – Mr Ttench – Mr FitzGerald – Wm Tench T Stayner – brought two Notes from Hannah – Rain in the Evg cleared off about nine – Helen sick – Mrs Greyham – scrubbing – 5 Cloudy – Good Friday Mr Tench – some Rain this day – – 44 Feby 6 [sic] rainy morng – X Children stayed from school – Mrs Greyham scrubbing – Mr Fitzd Julia Hamilton – stayed all Night – brought up sundries of Calicos & a present from Mrs Ross to H.O. – Helen very sick – Hannah came Home from Chippawa in the afternoon – with Coll Rt Hamilton – cleared up and now a fine day after twelve – X Toms McCormick received his sentence – Penitentiary for five years – unfortunate deluded young man – J & T Stayner Charles Sinclair – 44 April 7 fine mild morng – Easter Sunday – H.J. Alxr Jarvis & Caroline went to Niagara Church – Sacrament day – gave to the Poor 2/ dined at Augusta’s – returned at five – the road very bad in different parts Mrs T McCormick took our waggon to go to the Jail to see her Husband – who is to go to Kington the 10th – T McCormick sick – was bled Saturday Night – Mrs Stayner – Mrs Creighton J & T Stayner – Chs Sinclair – X the Heifer calved in the Night – Helen kept her Mother up all Night – Julia Hamilton went to Chippawa – with her Father 44 April 9 [sic] fine morng – Alxr sent for the Dr – Dr Mewburn came – Mrs Greyham washing – Dr Mewburn gave H.J. a Prescription for pain in the stomach – considered Helen dangerously ill – the Queen came over – Jarvis goes over to Toronto in the Queen – Mrs Creighton drank Tea here & T Stayner & Mr Tench – Thunder & Lightning – rain in the Night – 9th fine morng – Mr & Mrs Fitzd – Dr Mewburn bled Helen and put a blister on her side – black Sanford called to see us – report that T McCormick was dead by Poison – sowed Bermuda Melons – wrote to Eliza & Mrs Freeman 44 April 9 Mr & Mrs Creighton 10 fine morng – sowed – Winter squash and round do – Water Melons – Dr Mewburn thought Helen better – but not out of danger – W Duff Mrs Creighton – J Stayner – Alxr went drove down to Mr Stevens for Butter – went over the River for Tea – 11 – Cloudy morng – Dr & Mrs Mewburn – Helen better – Cathn received a Letter from Mary Peter Hamilton – some Rain – Mrs & J Stayner Dr & Mrs Mewburn Helen suffering much Pain – 44 April 12 very fine morng – Helen better – Mrs Creighton brought a pot of jelly – H.J.- Alxr – Carone Emma & Herbert went to Niagara called on Mrs Ross – received my quarter’s Pension due 5th April 1844 – $25 – of Mr Mc Cormick – on the Bank of U Canada – gave my Check – lunched and dined at Augusta’s – Mrs Ross gave Cne & Emma a new Bonnet & lining – a belt to Herbert and each a pr of Gloves – H.J bought stocking and other things with part of the Money she received – Borrowed five Books of Mrs Ross 44 April 12 Mrs McCormick came up in the Boat – Miss Nichol Miss Richardson – Mrs Creighton Dr Mewburn – H.J. much fatigued with the rough Roads Miss Thorburn brought some preserved Cranberries 13 – Very fine morng – Dr Mewburn here at half past Eight – Helen better – Alxr took the Carriage down to Fosters – to see what repairs it required – �H.J. walked down to see Mrs Fitzd – found her complaining with tooth ache – Head ache and pain in the Breast – she gave me some Calves Foot jelly – & some sweet Peas – Alxr & George McMicken – Mrs Tench 44 April 13 Helen had a severe turn about nine – H.O. was going to send for the Dr when the Pain subsided – she was restless and thirsty all Night – Mrs Graham – scrubbing in the Evg – 14 – Sunday – fine morng – Helen apparently better but very week – Mr Rowan paid us an other visit – Mrs McMicken & Sons Mrs & J Stayner – Mr & Mrs Creighton – Mr Tench – Alxr rode up to Dr Mewburn with a Note – the Children went to see Mrs Fitzd – Mrs Gurnsey & Daughter – 44 April 15 Cloudy – appearance of Rain – Helen slept without her sleeping draught Much better this morng – Dr Mewburn = Mrs Fitzd – a light shower – Hannah went to Mrs McMickens to Tea spent the Evg came Home at One O’Clock – a small party – the Children went by invitation of Master Alxr McMicken – Mrs McM outrageous with him – Children came home quite disappointed and mortified – The Party played at forfeits and throwing the Pillow – something new to H H H & – 44 April 15 not very entertaining – Letter from Jarvis – Allen began the Garden to dig and put in the seeds – for five Dollars 16 – light Rain – Mrs Greyham washing – John the soldier beating the drawing-room Carpets Tom Mc Cormick was brought up in a Carriage to Queenston this day and put on board the Transit in Irons – to go to Kingston Penitentiary George McMicken came up here – and gave his Mother a fright – not being able to find him – X Allen put in Onions – Rain in the Night – Letter from Mrs Freeman to H.J & H.O. 44 April 17 fine morng – X Allen – put in Beets & bush Beans – H.O. & Alxr went to Drummondville – bought some stripe for Herbert’s Briches – and Tomato for Jarvis – Mrs J & T Stayner – Mr & Mrs Creighton Sandy – Eliza & Julia Hamilton stayed all night – Mr Tench slept here – 18 – fine cool morng – X Carrots sowed – Eliza & Julia Hamilton went to Niagara – X H.O. pd C Brown 9/ Cy due – took a receipt 44 April 18 J Stayner – 19 – fine cool morng- Dr & Mrs Mewburn – Pole Beans put in H.O & H H H went to Niagara bought some Marrow-fat Peas – begged some Lettuce and Parsnip seeds – Miss Smith – Nichols & Richardson – J Stayner Chief Justice Robinson came in – for the first time this year – set a White Turkey in the Fowlhouse yard – 9 eggs 20th fine morng – Alxr went to Niagara with Mr Frances no school to day – Mrs & Miss Gurnsey 44 April 20 Wm Duff – T Mewburn J & T Stayner – Letters from Jessie & Eliza – a Letter from Mr Tench – saying he was going to Amherstburgh Helen complaing of head ache 21 fine morng – Sunday Helen much the same Dr Mewburn – Wm Duff – T Stayner – Cls Sinclair the Children went to see how Maria’s Child was – H H H drank Tea at Mrs Stayners = Augusta sent up word that Mrs Robinson was sick – as last year – 22 fine morng – Mrs Greyham Washing – Mrs Creighton spent the afternoon here – Mr Creighton – Mrs & J Stayner 44 April 22 called for the Girls to go to the Lecture – there was none – W Duff – set a Duck 23d H.O. drove H.J. to St Catherines to see Mrs Robinson – found her better Mr R gave us some Rhubarb or Pie plant – Garlic – Sage savory & Parsley- roots – broke our hind Axle tree – borrowed a lumber Waggon to go on and bring us back – John Brown called over the coals by the Magistrates for Ill conduct – bound over to appear at Court – W Duff 24 Cloudy – some Rain – cleared up about twelve – 44 April 26 H.O – Alxr & Herbert went for the Waggon – X Planted Peas – Orack Carrots – & set out Celery Roots for seed – sorted the Onions for Pickling Cathn & Hannah dined at Mr Stayners – Cathn walked out to Mrs Tenches – a light shower – 25 fine morng – Mrs & J Stayner – Mr & Mrs Creighton – W Duff – drank Tea here – Rain in the Night 26 Rainy Morng – Mrs Tench sent some Celery & Cabbage plants – 44 April 26 which were put out immediately – J Stayner – W Duff – 27 – fine morng cold – Cathn & Hanna drove to Chippawa – Pony had a shoe put on – John the soldier came to mend the Fence – the Girls returned at half past six – J & T Stayner – W Duff – Mr Mrs & Master Fitzd – H O sent a Cake to Jarvis for his birth day – some Towels & a shirt which he left to be mended – H H H bought herself a Bonnet – black Turkey set 28 Sunday fine Morng – H.O Catherine – Alxr & Emma 44 April 28 went to Niagara to Church – Jarvis’s birthday – Mr & Mrs Mills Mr Mrs Fitzd & Children W Duff – H J had an Ill turn – supposed to be from eating an Egg – 29th Fine cool morning – Letters from Jessie & Eliza H.O. & Cathn went over the River – bought a pr of shoes for H.O – two pounds of Tea – Julia & Jessie Ross – pr stockings – Eliza & Julia Hamilton – W .B Robinson – Mr Tench H.J – cleaned the spoons &c &c J & T Stayner – W Duff 44 April 29 Eliza Hamilton stayed all Night – Rbt H Caro & Herbert went to Niagara for a Box 30 fine morng – X John – soldier- began to put in the Potato’s behind the Fowl-house – is to have one Dollar & a half for so doing – �X No school to day – Mrs Greyham – scrubbing Mrs Robinson – Miss Thompson – Miss Hamilton two Miss Lions – T & Lewis Stayner – baking – Mr W B Robinson – Mr Medleburgh – lent Pony & Carriage to Mrs Stayner to go to Chippawa – Fredk Edmd & Wm Tench 44 April 30 Wm Duff – J & T Stayner – Miss Smith – H.O. & H J walkd down to see Mrs Fitzd who was sick – May 1st fine morng – Catharine – Miss Thompson & Edmund Tench went over the River – Hannah & little Eliza – Helen & Alxr took a short drive – Mr & Mrs Robinson called on Fitzds – H.O. & little Eliza went to see Maria – Mr Robinson went down in Transit to Niagara to have his things ready to X go over to Toronto – set a Turkey on five Eggs 45 May 1 Oneida came in for the first time this year T Stayner – W Duff – brought us an apple a piece – very acceptable – rained very heavy in the Night – H.J. had to get up and move her Bed – 2d fine morng – H.O – H.J. & Mrs Robinson went to see Maria – Mrs Robinson & Miss Thompson left in Transit for Toronto H.O H.J. – Alxr & Herbert walked down to the Boat with Mrs Robinson – The steam Boat Sovereign ran on a rock and was run on shore 44 May 2d coming out of Kingston Mr Tench – Cathn – Hannah & little Eliza drank Tea with Mrs Creighton – H H H & little Eliza went out with Wm Duff for a Row on the Water – Alxr went with Lewis Sinclair over the River – brought home five yds Cotton which Cathn had bought – 3d – fine morng – transplanted some Saffron plants out of the Box Catherine went to spend the day with Maria – 44 May 3 H H H & little Eliza called on Maria – on their way over the River to spend the day with Mrs Whitney – Alxr busy taking down Catterpillers nests and destroying the wretches – X H.J. completed a night Cap for herself- not before it was needed – J & T Stayner Sandy & W Duff – X bought six Turkey eggs of Mrs Williams for one shilling York – and put them under a Turkey – a gale of Wind at Toronto on the third at Night – which blew the Church windows in – 44 May 2d 3d and did other damage – H J trimmed some rose Bushes – Mr Tench – 4 – Cloudy – Alxr drove H.O – Hellen & little Eliza Hn to Chippawa – they are to remain two or three days Alxr returned about nine at Night – Mr Tench – 5 Sunday – clear – cool & Windy – Alxr & Herbert went to Chippawa to bring Mrs Stayner Home – Caroline & Emma went to Mrs Stayners and stayed three hours – letters from Jessie & Eliza – 44 May 5 Mr Mrs & Mater Fitzd – T Stayner 5 6 Cloudy and some Rain – sent a Box to H.O. at Chippawa X Mrs Greyham – washing – J Stayner – W Duff – Mr Tench – slept here – rained during the day cleared off at Ten at Night X Allen put out Cabbage Colliflower & Tomata plants – finished an other night Cap – very Windy 6 7 Clear and fine – still high westerly Wind – Mr Tench went away – Cathn & Hannah cleaning House – J.H. mending Carpet 44 May 7 J Stayner – W Duff – Coro & Emma took cream & milk up to Mrs Creighton H.J, folding Clothes 8 Cloudy – some rain – the Calf running all over the Field – Mrs J & T Stayner – W Duff – Mr Tench Mrs Creighton – Mrs FitzGerald drank Tea here – Cathn & Hannah cleaning house – H.J. mending Carpet – Mrs Fitzd gave Hannah a new dress a Philpina Can had a dollar from Miss Innis 9 fine cool morng – C & H cleaning house – H.J. mending Carpet – Cathn had a Letter from Mary Peter – – 44 May 9 Hannah & Alxr rode to Chippawa on Pony & Mare Mr Tench – drank Tea here T Stayner W Duff – 10 – Cloudy – C & H cleaning Halls and Breakfast room H J finished the Carpets – Girls ironing – Emma took some flowers to Maria – Mrs Seacord & Stayners – J Stayner – rain all night with thunder & lightg – 11 – Girls cleaning Garage H.J. Baking & making a pr of Pockets – Alxr gone to Chippawa for his Mother – rain in the morng – Thunder & lightning – 44 May 11 cleared off at eleven began raining about five – thunder & lightning Alxr did not return – rained till ten at Night – gave J Stayner some seed Beets & Garrets J Stayner – turned quite cold after the Rain – 12 – Sunday – fine cool morng Letters from Jessie – H.O. &c returned at half past four – T & Lewis Stayner – Charles Sinclair – 13 – clear – cold enough for frost Washing done – half past eleven – sowed saffron – Coriander seed – Everlasting Pea – put out Garlic – Mr Tench Mrs Greyham quit the Cottage 44 May13 turned the mangle – drank Tea here – rain in the Night – 14 – fine morng – H.J. cleaned the Candlesticks Mrs T McCormick & three Children came to spend a few days – Miss McCormick – Dr Hamilton – Mr Tench J & T Stayner – W Duff – X H.O. had the calf killed – fore qtr weigh 22¾ 23¾lb hind qtr 30lb each – 15 – fine clear morng – Dr Hamilton returned to Toronto – Mrs T Mc Cormick spent the day with Maria – 44 May 15 with her Children – H.J. cleaned the Room and setted it – H.O. drove H.J to Niagara foe some medicine – took Mary McCormick home – Augusta gave H.O. some Tomata plants and some Candles – H.O. bought two Combs – one for H.J. one for Cathn – Mr Tench drank Tea here & borrowed Pony to go to St Catharines – W Duff drank Tea here – J & T Stayner Hannah drank tea with Mrs Creighton – Mrs Stayner sent to borrow the Pony could not have him 44 May 16 rain in the night – Morng rainy – H.O cleaned the Calfs Head & feet – Maria came and brought four oranges to H.J. – J Stayner – Rain in the night 17 – fine morng – H.O – H J & Mrs T McCormick walked down to see Maria – J & Lewis Stayner – borrowed a baking of Flour from Mrs Stayner – Lewis milked the Cow – �18 fine morng – H.0. took Mrs T McCormick & Children to Niagar in the Carriage – 44 May18 and Herbert – Alxr went in Transit to come Home with her – heavy shower about one – cleared up at two O’Clock – a fine afternoon – H.O returned at five – brought Julie Hamilton up she stayed all Night – Hannah and Julia walked up to Mrs Stayners – J & T came back with them – Mrs & Master Fitzd – Mr Tench – 19 – Sunday – H.O – Ctn & Helen went to Niagara Church – took Julia Hamilton back – a fine Morng – Mr Tench & J Stayner Wm Duff – White Turkey brought out 3 White one black Chicks – – 44 May 19 Hannah drank Tea with Mrs Creighton & spent the Evg – 20 – Cloudy – some rain – Alxr drove Mr Tench to Niagara – Washing done at twelve – Allen put in – Cucumbers – Melons Water Melons – Squashes – Rhubarb or Pye-plant – sowed Peppers in a Box X planted four Almonds two cracked two whole Lewis Stayner = for Milk – J Stayner – Letters from Amherstburgh – Rain in the evening – 21 – gloomy – morng – cleared up at twelve – cold enough for frost – H.O. went over the River bought a White wash Brush returned in the Transit 44 May 21 H.O – Cathn & Alxr went to see Maria who was sick J Stayner – evg cold – 22 – fine clear morng – cool X set a Hen on 15 Duck eggs – H.O – H H Helen & H.J. went down to see Maria found her busy packing up H.J. wound thread in the Evg Cathn & H H H wrote to Mrs Robinson – X Mrs McCormick called – she came up with Mrs T McCormick who was on her way to Chatham with her two Children to stay with her Brother & James – Willy gone to his Grandfather to live – – 44 May 23d fine morng – Carpet taken up in the green Room – Girls scrubbing – H.O. H J mending the Carpet – X A Letter from Augusta C H – X Jarvis came home for the Holy-day – till the fourth of June – Mrs Fitzd & son dined here – X J Stayner – returned the Pony – he had him shod H H H spent the Evg at Mrs Stayners – Wrote to Augusta Htn – 24 – fine morng clouded up at half past ten – the Girls scrubbing the Hall & back Parlour – 44 May 24 cleared off again H.O – H.J – Cathn – Alxr & Jarvis went to Niagara the Mare went by fits & starts Pony broke the Reins while standing in McCormicks yard H.O & Cathn drank Tea with Chetwood Hamilton – H.J stayd all Night at McCormicks 25 H.J spent the day at McCks drank Tee with Mrs Ross – slept at McCormicks – 26 Sunday – H.J went to Church took the Sacrament – dined went to Evg church slept at Mc Cormicks – young Holms came in played off a great supply of Military slang – an alternate to Wit and Satire – H Kings – 44 May 26 mill came in – polite as ever – H.Js eyes very week – 27h – Monday – very fine – rather windy – and warm H.J. returned to Queenston in Transit accompanied by Julia & Jarvis Hamilton – found all busy finishing the wash – got a bottle of Bitters at the Apothecaries for H.J – and Powders for the Children half a Dollar – not pd charged to H.O. – Mrs Stayner & John & Tom – Mr Mewburn – Wm Duff – Rain in the Evg – – 44 May 28 fine cool morng – Wm Tench – T Stayner – Wm Duff – Julia Hamilton went down to the Boat – very disappointed – the Rosses did not come – Mr Tench slept here – sent our Letters down 29 to Mr Cox for to go by Mr Kingsmill – H.J weeding – 29 – fine morng – Julia gone down again to the Boat & went on in the Cars – with the Rosses – J. Stayner Mr Tench – slept here – Rain in the Night – discovered that the black Turkey had been robbed of her Eggs – – 44 May 30 Rainy morng – Children did not go to school – Mr Tench went a way after Breakfast – J Stayner Mr Tench slept here – Rain in the Night – H.J. weeding in the flower garden – 31 – Clear morng then showers Mr Tench went away – H J sowed Onions – transplanted Orack – weeded one bed of Beets – J Stayner – H.O. Ctn & H H H walked up to see Mrs Creighton – June 1st fine morng – very windy from the West – H.J weeded a bed of Beets & half of one of Carrot Letter from Amherstburgh – – 44 June 1st Letter from Mrs Freeman H J pulled up Weeds in flower garden – J Stayner – Rain in the Night – 2d fine morng – Sunday – read the service – White Turkey began to hatch – Cathn – H H H – Alxr & Jarvis went to Chippawa Church – H.O. H J & Helen walked down to see Mrs McMicken Wm Duff – J & T Stayner – 3d fine morng – H.J planted half a bed of potato Onions – Washing done at Eleven – Sowed Everlasting Peas – White Turkey has 6 young ones – J & T Stayner Wm Duff T. Mewburn = H.J. sent a letter to Cathy – H O went to Niagar to have Jarvis’s coat altered – Maria & Duncan sick – Coll Robert Hamilton turned out of the Boat – for sobeying [word illegible] – 44 June 4th fine morng – mild – H.J. finished planting the potato Onions – sent some to Mr McMicken – J Hamilton arrived in Transit – X Jarvis Hn going back in Transit – Alxr went as Niagara with him & walked back – J Stayner – Mr Tench & Earnest Hodder slept here H J weeded part of bed in flower garden – A Man Cut his Throat at Pond John Housien and other is his Leg broke by a fall from the mast of a Schooner – two young Men upset in the Lake while fishing – T Mewburn – 44 June 4 and some others went out in the storm in a Boat and saved them – they holding fast by the upset Boat while the others towed them in – great credit given the young men – as several sailors refused to expose their lives to save those in distress – this took place on the third – 5 A gloomy morng – Coll R Hamilton came to Breakfast here – Mr Tench and Earnest breakfasted here = A slight shower about eleven – – 44 June 5 H.J. set up a Leach – Andrew Geddes drank Tea here – Mr Cox – Rain in the Night – H.J. finished weeding the Flower bed – �6 – Fine morng – H.J. weeded a bed of Parsnips – Mr Cox – J Stayner – 7 Cloudy morng – H J weeded two Parsnip Beds – H.O & H.J. & Cathn went to Drummonvill & Chippawa – called on Maria – drank T with the Miss Hamiltons bought a new dress 4lb Candles four Bars of Soap – Starch 2 Brooms – not pd – 44 June 8th Very fine morg – H.J – weeded an Onion – H.O – churned six pound of Butter – with one Cow Girls scrubbed House – H.O. & Helen went to St Cathn with Mr Mills – H.J – Alxr & Herbert went to Drummondville – drank Tea with Mrs Leeming – returned at half past eight – Edmund Tench H H H spent the Evg with Mrs Creighton – Mrs F-G gave some Flower Slips to H.J. – 9th – Sunday – cloudy – some Rain – Alxr set off for St Catharines to join his Mother at 4 O’Clock A.M. 44 June 9 Henry Stayner came for Milk J Stayner – 10 Fine morng – H.J. rose a little after six – weeded the Celery and Cabbages – tied up the seed Onions – put up the Board of the Garden Fence – X Letters from Amherstburgh T. Mewburn – J Stayner – Mr Tench stayed all Night – 11 – Very fine morng – Washing done at one H.J. cleaned the spoons – Candlesticks & Knives – and sink in Pantry Mr Thorn called to see H.O. The Man cane to see about the Mare – H.J. weeding 44 June 11 Mrs Hodder and Daughters Mr Tench – slept here – 12 X Weather fine – H.J. Churn’d with her Hand – X Mrs Mc Pherson let us have a quarter of Hundred of Flour – as a great favour – we having neither Flour or Bread in the House – Mrs O’Connor brought Helen’s Bonnet – X Heifer sent to spend the day at McPhersons – Girls Ironing – H.J weeding – J Stayner Mr Tench slept here 13 Fine morng – H.J weeding Alxr returned – brought a 44 June 13 Letter from H.O. Mrs Hamilton very Ill – J Stayner – T Mewburn – Lock of front door broken –have to enter by the Parlour 14 – Weather very fine – Girls scrubbing – H.J. weeding Alxr went to Williams for Flour – he was not at home Mr Mason – T Stayner Mr & Mrs Creighton – Mrs Hodder slept here – Mr Duff – Wife and Children – came to see Mr McMicken – Letters from Jessie 15 – Weather very warm – foggy Mrs Hodder went to Niagar in the morng boat – Mt Tench T Mewburn – Mr Fitzd – Alxr Mc Micken – came to pick 44 June 15 Sstrawberries in our Field was refused on account of the Grass – Alxr went for Flour – could not get any as he had no Money – Neither Bread or Flour in the House – John Askin – Mr O’Kief J Stayner – Charles Sinclair Mr Tench slept here – H.J. weeding – 16 – Sunday – fine and very warm – read the service by myself – Mr Mason – J Stayner & Hannah drove to Chippawa returned at half past Ten at Night – Coll Rt Hamilton – 44 June 16 - Mr Tench slept here Rain in the Night 17 Cloudy – some Rain Mr Tench went to Niagara in the Queen – borrowed Mrs Stayners Churn – found our own in the woodroom Closet – good news shall not be necessitated to borrow again – Mr Tench lent Catharine two Dollars for Flour J Stayner borrowed the Marble Morter – set out Cabage plants – J & T Stayner – C Sinclair Mr Tench slept here Alxr drove H.O & Caroline to Thorold – got 50wt Flour paid $1-4 0 – rain in the Night – 44 June 18 very fine morng – Alxr set out for Hamilton to bring his Mother and sister H J – washed the breakfast things – kneeded up the Bread & helped to Churn – had about 6lb Butter – H.J. weeding J & T Stayner C Sinclair 19 – fine morng – Mrs McMicken & Mrs Duff Letter from Jessie saying she was disappointed – 19 – fine morng – very warm – Girls scrubbing Milk & Meat-room – and Hall H J – weeding in the morng – working over the Butter – Duck has six little Ducks – Mrs Street – Miss Ensign – three Master Duffs – two McMickens J & T Stayner – a letter from 44 June 19 H.O. saying Catharine Robert was very Ill – H.J. weeded the Beans 20th weather fine and warm with a good deal of Wind – H J kneeded up Bread – cleaned the Pantry & Candlesticks – Hen came of with nine Chickens – H.J & Hannah went & called on Mrs Duff – all gone up to the Falls – Willy – going Home with his Father – Tomorrow morng – he was in low spirits – Sandy sick – T Stayner – Mr Tench slept here – Hannah walked up to Mrs Stayners – 21 – fine morng – H.J. finished weeding the Beans 44 June 21 lost her Thimble in the Garden – Hannah gone to Chippawa with Mrs Stayner to see the Miss Hamiltons – Mr Duff & Family left for Amberstburgh – J Stayner Mr Jn Askin and Mr Lunday Hannah brought some work from Mr Ross – Hellen came home in Mr Mills Carriage – Miss Mills came with her and returned after Tea – 22 fine morng – cloudy H J weeded one row of Peas – worked the Butter – Mr Jn Askin – mended the 44 June 22 Doors – Jessie & Child and Eliza arrived about three – H.O & Alxr came Home from Hamilton after nine – Evg Edmund Tench – J Stayner Charles Sinclair – T Stayner – J Askin drove Hannah & Eliza to Chippawa – half past ten returned – reported Coll Hamilton sick – T Stayner brought up Jessie’s Trunks from the Gate – the Omnibus driver refusing to bring them up the hill –Mr Creighton 23d – Sunday – read the service by myself – Weather very fine 44 June 23 J Askin drove Hannah to Chippawa – Wm Duff – C Sinclair J Askin & Hannah returned at ten in the Evg Mrs Mc Micken = Miss Smith – Mrs J & T Stayner – C Sinclair 24 fine morng – high west Wind clouded up about one J Askin mended the Locks of front doors – put the Hinge on Drawing-room shutter – played back Gammon with Cathn – lost a Bulls-eye to Cathn – went of in the Cars to Chippawa – H.J – weeding almost a row of Peas 44 June 24 Cathn – Hannah & Eliza went to Niagara in Chief Justice returned in the Queen J & T Stayner C Sinclair – a little Rain �25 cloudy morng – H J weeded part of a row of Peas – Washing done at one H.O. & Jessie went to see Mrs McMicken – drank Tea there – a thunder storm sharp lightning – Mr Fortier C Sinclair – J & T Stayner played the Flute together – Mrs McCormick sent a qtr of Veal – H.O. parted with the 44 June 25 Loin to Mrs Stayner wt 10lb Mr P Barton- the party danced a quadrille on the Galery – 26 – some Rain in the morng H.J. weeded the Onion bed a part of the Carrots – Mr Fortier set of for Amherstburgh – Mrs Creighton – C Sinclair – H H H & Eliza drank Tea with Mrs Creighton – returned at Ten – Alxr sent to tell them to come Home – Rain in the night – Mrs Muirhead & Jn Lyons of Niagara died 27 – rainy morng – Girls Ironing – baking – too wet to go into the Garden – H J quilting – – 44 June 27 finished the Quilt – Coll Rt Hamilton drank Tea here – said he was going to bring his Daughter to live in the brick House next Week – He sharpened some Scissors and my pen Knife and made me a good Pen – showers attended with Thunder & lightning till ten at Night J Stayner – Cs Sinclair – 28 – Weather fine – high Wind – H.J finished weeding the Carrots – X Mrs Muirhead and Jn Lyons buried – H.O & Jessie & H.J. & Alxr drank tea at Mrs Mc Mickens – – 44 June 28 Dr Hamilton came over in the morng Boat – came up and sat an Hour with H.O. in the Evg – Hugh Richardson C Sinclair – J & T Stayner – W Duff – Law Mr Street and Miss Hosmer – at Mr McMickens – 29 a fine morng – H.O. Churned – H.J. weeded the Parsnips H.O – Jessie – baby Alxr & Herbert went to Chippawa Mary – Fanny McCormick took the Bibs for Mrs Dickson H.O. returned at Eight – dined at Janes & Fitzds Chls Sinclair – J Stayner – 44 June 30 Sunday – fine morng read the service by myself H.O – Jessie’s baby – Helen & Alxr went to Niagara to afternoon Church – stayed to Tea at McCormicks – eight O’Clock when they returned the Girls walked out to see Mrs Tench – Sandy & W Duff – C Sinclair – J Stayner – rained very heavy in the Night – H.J. milked the Cow July 1st Monday – washing done at twelve – showery during the day H.J. weeded & earthed up the Celery – & some of the Cabbages – – 44 July 1 Current-pudding for Dinner – Mary Jane Hamilton cam in the Evg Boat to spend some time Henry Richardson drank Tea here J Stayner – C Sinclair – Coll Hamilton moved his Daughters to Hamilton – put them into part of the brick House – the Girls scrubbing themselves to death to get rid of the dirt – he as cross as a sour Crab-Apple – 2d fine morng – H.J. finished weeding part of the Cabbages very tired from the Heat – the Weather very warm – H.J sorted the Clothes – and – 44 July 2 put up a patch work Quilt to Quilt – quilted half a Frame – W Duff – C Sinclair T Stayner – H.J. set out a row of Celery – some Rain 3d fine morng – H J finished the Cabbages and weeded part of the Rasberys – also the Melons –Cl R Hamilton came and took the Carriage without asking to go to the Whirlpool for Lime – free and easy – H J mended the stockings out of the wash and the Clothes – watered the Celery – H.O. Jessie – baby – Catn H H H – Eliza – Mary Peter drank Tea at Mrs Creighton – – 44 July 3 Mary Peter & Eliza went to Niagara in steam-boat returned in the Queen bought some Insersion-Ing and Vinegar for Jessie J Stayner – C Sinclair W Duff 4 fine cool morng – H.J. Quilting – H.O. Jessie & Alxr drove down to Mr Johns place – got some flowers & Cucumbers – Mr Cox – C Sinclair – J & T Stayner – W Duff – Henry Richardson – Eliza & Julia Hamilton – they danced a Quadrille – Mary Peter played and sang – 5- fine morng – Jane Hamilton – Miss Charlotte Pow – Miss Anna Kingsmill – H.O drove H.J and Jessie – 44 July 5 to Niagara H.J. received $25 of Mr McCormick – it being her Quarter allowance from the Lords of the Treasury Due this day – Henry Richardson – H H H – H O – Maryjane & Eliza went down to Janes Mary Hamilton – H.O &c dined at McCormicks – returned about eight – 6 – Fine morng – rather windy – very warm – H.J weeded some in the garden – Quilted some – Catn H H H & Maryjane went to Tea at Mrs Streets – ten at Night when they returned Jane Hamilton – Hny Richardson – 44 July 6 W Duff – Chs Sinclair J Stayner – Mary Hamilton – Children went for Churn 7 Sunday very pleasant and fine – read the service by myself – Mr Tench – W Duff – H H H – Maryjane & Eliza gone over the River to Church W Duff – C Sinclair J Stayner rowed them – over the River H H H – Eliza Maryjane went down to see Jane – Julia drank Tea here – Wm Duff dined and drank Tea here – Sandy – H Richardson – C Sinclair – J Stayner – Willowby Mr Tench drove Jessie to Williams to eat Rasberries – Alxr walked up – 44 July 8 Fine morng – H.J weeded part of the Rasberry Bed – Washing done at twelve – H.O – Jessie – Cathn H H H Eliza & Maryjane drank Tea with Mrs McMicken – when returning home about Ten – found five men concealed in the grass – with sticks and Guns – at first they thought it was Cattle it being dark – till nearly treading on one he jumped up and cryed out Fire – J Stayner and Wm went back to – 44 July 8 assertain who they were – when one threw a stick at W Duff John Stayner collared one and rolled down the hill with him – the Man being more powerful threw J Stayner and made off over the Fence they had either Broos Brouses or their shirts over their clothes – some had on dark coats and White Panteloons – and a mask on their faces – W Duff & J Stayner came & slept here – in case they should – 44 July 8 have the presumption to come again – 9 – fine warm day H.J. weeded in the morng H.O – Jessie Herbert & Alxr drove to St Davids purchased some Yest – 1/ a pound of Hops 2/ 4lb Butter – Tole 5d – Letter from Augusta – C Sinclair – J Stayner – W Duff Hy Richardson – J Stayner slept here – heavy shower in the afternoon – 10 – fine morng – H.J weeding cleaned up the Pantry – – 44 July 10 Mrs Duff & Smith drank Tea here – W Duff – Hry Richardson J & T Stayner Mr & Mrs Creighton – X a man drowned at the lower Wharfe – Miss J & E Hamilton 11 – fine morng H.J. weeding – H.O. Churning Mr Tench hurt by a waggon squeezing him against an other – X H.O. drove H.J & Jessie to Drummondville took took six shirts she had been making for Mr Ross H.O – Jessie – Cathn Hannah Eliza & Mary Jane drank �– 44 July 11 tea with Mrs Stayner J & T Stayner & W Duff came home with them – Mary Hamilton picking Currants – Ax George McMicken went into the Garden pulled up the seed onions – broke others off and pulled up a great part of the Lettuce – Edmund Tench drank Tea here – Jane & Eliza Hamilton – Henry Richardson tied a Rope across the shed to H.O.H. gate – which pitched J Stayner down he took the Rope away to the annoyance of H Rn – 44 July 11 when he and party came for it – 12 fine morng – H.J. finished the Rasberry square Jane – Eliza Hamilton A large Party came over from Toronto in the Admiral & the to go to the Falls – it was understood that the Irish from the Canal intended to oppose their Landing Orange men – the Troops were ordered up from Niagara – Queenston &c the Majistrates & Sheriff all assembled at the 44 July 12 Junction to prevent a Mischief – the Irish finding their scheme was frustrated said if the Orange men did not carry their Flags or suffer their Band to play – they might go on – the Majestrates complyed – and they had no Fun – the Irish were all armed with Muskets – Pikes – spaids – Shovels – Rakes and bladgions – openly the other party had Pistols about their Persons – 44 July 12 George Jarvis – T Mewburn – J Stayner Miss Ross – Jane & Eliza Hamilton – W Duff – Rain in the Night 13 Showery – H J picked a Mess of Peas & Beans Alxr & Herbert went to Niagara – H.O – Carn & Emma went over the River – Jessie had a Letter from Mr Duff – C Richardson – Mr Cox J Stayner – W Duff – dancing Quedrills in the Gallery George Jarvis – Lightning warm – Man began cutting the grass 14 Sunday –Cloudy some rain – oppressively warm – 44 July 14 Hannah – Maryjane & Eliza went with Hy Richardson – W Duff to take a Row – Sandy J & T Stayner – 15 – Cloudy morng – H.J. weeded some – H.O. & Girls washing – Maryjane & Helen went over the River – W D T Mewburn – J Stayner Rain all night – X A scotchman Wife & two Children came into the Cottage at two Dollars pr Month – 16 cleared of from rain still cloudy – 44 July 16 Rainy morng – rain ceased – cloudy part of the day – then fine – H.O & Jessie H H H – Eliza went down to see Jane – H Richardson – J Stayner W Duff – 17 – fine morng – H.J. weeded the Beans – earthed up some Cabbages picked some Beans – Cathn Maryjane went to Niagara in the Queen – Girls X returned in Transit – Cathn brought H.J. a Letter from Wm B Robinson including twenty 44 July 17 one Dollars – answered said Letter the same day Cathn Jessie & Maryjane drove to the Falls – Maryjane remained at Mr Streets – ten at Night before Cath and Jessie got home – Henry Richardson – Jane – Julia Hamilton – X Scotchman making hay – 18 – fine morng – X H.J. picked black & red Currants for Jam – Alxr borrowed Mr Stayners Waggon to take in the Hay – X A Man Tuning the Piano – 44 July 18 for two Dollars – puts it in good order fixing the Hinges on and other trifling repairs – J Stayner – Alxrs birthday – he busy in assisting to get in the Hay – H.J wrote to W. B. Robinson – 19 R. J. Hamilton & Augusta – Emma took the Letters to Post Office – and stayed till Caro went for her – Mrs Stayner scolded her for staying without leave – 19 – Cloudy morng – a heavy shower about nine – Pony took fright and threw Alxr out of the Waggon – 44 July 19 Alxr had the pitch fork just grazed his Temple and past his Chest – no damage done to him or Waggon H.J. drove in from the garden by the Rain H H H went to sleep with Jane Hamilton – J Stayner – Wm Duff – George Jarvis passed through Queenston on his way to Buffalow – 20 fine morng – H.J. picked Beans & Weeded some – H.O. sent for yest – god for nothing – H.O – Jessie H J – Caro & Emma drank Tea with Mrs Stayner – J Stayner made H.J three Pens – – 44 July 20 Mr Creighton gave H.O. some Cucumbers – Jessie’s Baby not well – Mr Creighton & J Stayner walked home with us – 21 Sunday – very fin and Warm – H O Jessie Helen & Alxr drove to Niagara Church – Hannah & Eliza went with Mr McPherson in his Waggon The White Pigion killed the grey one, by picking its Head – Mary Hamilton A Letter from Mr McCormick – requesting me to look over my Papers & 44 July 21 ascertain what money I had received from Mesrs Glyn & Co – J Stayner – W Duff Mr Cox – Mr Fortier Jessie had a letter from Mr Duff – commenced Jessie’s quilt 22 – very fine morng – Churning – Alxr tried to get a Man to help us in with the Hay – could not Lewis Stayner came & helped to rake up the Hay and brought in three loads J Stayner – H.O. & Jessie Hannah called on Jase’s Jane – 44 July 23 Very fine morng – Washing done at twelve George Jarvis – Maryjane Hamilton came down from Chippawa – dined here and returned – H H H went up to Mrs Creightons in the Evg – Mr Creighton sent us some Beans & Cucumbers – Jane Hamilton – H H H – Eliza and Helen went down to see Jane – Mr Cox – Mr Prince Mr Fortie – J Stayner – Alxr with the assistance of Lewis Stayner got in the last of the Hay – a thundery shower – Alxr & Lewis went over the river for Tea in the Queen & returned – – 44 July 24 Cloudy – but pleasant – H.J. weeded part of the bed of Potato Onions – cleaned the Beans for Dinner – Clothes mangled & Ironed – John & Clark Hamilton & Tutor came up in the Chief Justice – Mrs Stayner sent a basket of Squashes & Beets – and asked H H H to spend the day with her – H.O – Cathn & Jessie drove to Niagara – bought writing Paper – Ink powder – Jessie a Dress – & drank Tea at Mrs Chetwood Hamilton’s – called at Mr McCormicks – who sent a Note to H J – 44 July 24 J Stayner – Edmund & Wm Tench – Mary Hamilton – Rain in the Night �25 – Rainy morng – till about eight – Alxr went for Butter H.O. went to St Davids for Flour – Jessie mad her Rasberry Vinegar 27 Pints of Juice – Edmund Tench sent some cabbage, Cucambers, Tomato’s and Apples – quilted on Jessie’s quilt – H.O – Jessie – Cathn Eliza & Helen went to Tea with Jane Hamilton – Mr Cox – J Stayner – – 44 July 26 fine morng –H.J. weeded the Onion-bed and transplanted a number of Onions 26 fine day Catharine Robert came in the Transit – Lewis Stayner brought her up from the Boat – Cathn went with Jane to Niagara – the Queen did not come in at Night – the Transit broke some of her Machinery coming over – J Stayner Mr Creighton – W Duff – Eliza slept with little Eliza – the Girls not returning – – 44 July 27 fine morng – H J. transplanted part of a bed of Onions – Mrs Stayner sent some squashed and Cucumbers – Cathn came home from Niagara – Mr & Mrs Chetwood Hamilton & Miss McCormick with her – who dined & drank Tea here – J Stayner – H H H went down to Janes – Mrs Duff – Cathn & Eliza went and called on Mrs J Hamilton – Alxr went to St Davids with J Gurnsey Mrs Rt Hamilton – H H H & Alxr drove out – & called on Mrs Stayner – – 44 July 28 Sunday – very fine – Henry Stayner brought some Squashes – Alxr drove Mrs Rt Hamilton H.J. & Elia to Stamford – Mrs Rt Hn stopped at her Uncles all Night – picked up Edmund Tench returning from Church – he drank Tea with us also J Stayner – H J. read the service by herself – H H H went to walk with Jane Hamilton – who drank Tea here – Cathn & Jessie went to Kirk on the Hill – Alxr took a Letter to Mr McLean – from his Mother – 44 July 29 very warm day – Washing done at 12 H J weeded part of the Potato Onions – the Hens scratched up a number of the Onions H.J. transplanted on Saturday bad luck to them H.O. drove Jessie & Mrs Rt Hn to Chippawa – Mrs Rt Hn stayed with Mrs Fitzd – H.O. & Jessie drank Tea with old Mrs Maclean returned about Nine – Mrs Fraizier came down and went immediately on to Niagara – strange report about her Husband it is sd he is living with an other 44 July 29 woman in New York – J Stayner – 30 – dull morng a light shower about Ten – H.O & Jessie made Caroline & Emma a Frock – went down to Janes after Tea – Jane came home with then – J Stayner – W Duff H J finished the Potato Onions – rain in the afternoon 31 – Fine warm morng – H.J. Transplanted Onions – quilted some – H.O – H.J – Jessie & Alxr drove to Field got 4lb Butter – called on Mrs J Hamilton – a violent Gust of Wind – Thunder & Lightning – we drove fast to – 44 July 31 to avoid the Rain – very dark – the Moon shone out in the darkness and appeared most brilliant – we reached home without Rain – scarcely entered the House – before the Rain came down in Torrents for half an hour – Jarvis came home in the Queen – for two or three days – H.O. Jessie – Cathn & Hannah drank Tea with Miss Jane Hamilton – got some Cucumbers from Mr Creighton – Hannah slept at Janes – 44 August 1 Fine morng – H.J. up at five transplanting Onions – The Blacks went up to the Falls – Music playing to celebrate their Emancipation – Mrs Ross – Beverley Richardson – drank Tea here – Mrs Ross brought H.O. a present of some Pico Tea – – Mrs J Hamilton & Miss & Master George & Miss White – J Stayner drove Poney – Hannah & Jane to the Party – young Askin from Amherstburgs 44 August 1 a shower in the Evg – 2 – fine morng – H.J. finished transplanting the Onions – – Miss Bella Hamilton came with Miss White to practice her Lesson on the Piano – at six in the morng – Finished the half of Jessie quilt – Dr Mrs & Miss Hrta Mewburn – W Duff – J Stayner – Miss Jane Hn – H.O. drove Jessie & Eliza to Mr Balls and drank Tea there – returned at half past nine – some Beans from Mr Creightons – 44 August 3 fine morng – H J picked a mess of Beans – Girls scrubbing – Miss White and Miss Bella Hamilton here at six in the morng to practice her Lesson on the Piano – H.J. H.O. & Jessie quilted a part of the day – H.O. & Jessie drank Tea (by invitation) with Mrs Stayner J Stayner – two Eliza’s with Alxr & Jarvis drove to Fields for Flour & Butter – Cathn Caroline Emma & Herbert drove out to Mrs Tenches- Rain in the Evg – Cathn took a shirt to ascertain if it was made right to Mrs Tench – 44 August 4 Sunday – dull windy morng – Hannah – Eliza& Boys drove to Stamford Church & to bring Cathn Rt down – she did not come – Rt J. Hn came down with Augusta dined here and went to Stamford H J. read the service to part of the Family – Sandy & W Duff – J & T Stayner – Mr Tench – Fredk Tench – the Girls walked down to see Mrs John Hamilton – did not go in, for fear of the Dogs 5th fine morng – the Cite of Toronto came in dressed to take – 44 August 5 a Party to Hamilton Robert & Catharine Hamilton came down from the Falls – stayed all Night – J Stayner – Hannah – Augusta – Eliza – drank tea with Jane Hamilton – Jane walked home with them also Eliza – Cathn & Hellen walked down to see Mrs J Hamilton – found Clark Ill with Erysipelas – Rain all Night – 6 Heavy Thunder – sharp Lightning and a great fall of Rain – cleared off about seven – a fine morng 44 August 6 sent a Letter to the Masonic Lodge No2 St Johns applying for relieve – as Widow to their grand Master Wm Jarvis Esqr – Rt Jarvis Hamilton enclosed it to George Dugan – and mailed it – Thunder shower about two O’Clock – Mr & Mrs Stayner called on Rt & Catherine – Rt – Wife and Catherine left at half past two to go on board the Rochester – for Rochester on their way to – 44 August 6 Saratoga Springs – the Lightning of the morng struck a large Locust Tree near the Old Porters-lodge and sent it in all directions nearly across the Orchard – Jane Hamilton – J Stayner H.O. drove Jessie Augusta and Caro to Niagara H.O. purchased a Frock for Hannah – a shawel for H.J. $2-4 0 – Mr Mc Cormick sent H.J word that he had seven pounds 10/ for her – J Stayner drank Tea here – Amherstburgh Askin came 44 August 6 over from Toronto spent the Evg till half past Ten – Wm Duff – Eliza & Julia Hamilton – Mary Hn brought a bowl of stewed Plums – Mr Tench – �7 – fine morng – H J earthed up one row of Celery – gathered some Pink seed – Mush & Widows Tear for Mra Tench Mrs Greyham washing Jessie’s clothes – H.O & H H H & Eliza washing for the Family – Jessie and Augusta making a Pudding – Helen baking – sent it down to Jane to be baked – Jane, Mary Eliza & Julia Hn J & T Stayner – W Duff – H H H – Eliza & Augusta went 44 August 7 to Janes – 8 Cloudy – some Rain – Mr Mrs (& Children) Fitzd & servant – left the Children here & Went on to Niagara Mr Cox – H J picked sage & Beans – H O drove H.J. & Jessie to Niagara – H.J. received twenty Nine Dollars 6 shillings from Mr McCormick – as due H.J. from the Bank of Upper Canada – H.J. received a Letter from N Wilson concerning the sale of Land – H.J. brought 6½ yards of quilting at five pence at 2/4 four papers of Needles 2/8 44 August 8 four & half Ribbon 3/5 one yd of black silk 2/ a shawl $2½ – Ginger – Pepper & sugar $2 3 0 – Mugs 0 2 0 Ginger Beer 0 6 Bug Ointment 2 0 J Stayner – Jane Hn Fitzd drank Tea here – 9 Cloudy a gale of Wind – blew in one of the Nursery Windows – not broken – H.J. gathered some Beet & Carrot seed – Mr Holmes called with a Letter from Mary Jane Hamilton to Eliza – Foster came to look at the Cart – 44 August 9 says it will cost $3 to repair it – H.J. answered N Wilsons Letter – Jane Hamilton Mr Holmes called for a Parcel for Miss Maryjane Hamn – A shower in the Evg 10 – fine morng – H.J. picked some celery seed – and some Brocoli Sprouts – Girls scrubbing – & baking H.J. Ironing her caps – H.O. sick in Bed with Bowell complaint – took some Medicine – and was partially relieved – Mr Creighton sent some pickling Cucumbers to H.O – Jane Hn – Augusta went to see Julia Hn – Mr Tench slept here – – 44 August 11 Sunday – fine morng – Helen – Augusta Caro – Emma – Herbert Alxr & Jarvis went to the Kirk – Mrs McMicken and four children – Sandy & Wm Duff – J & T Stayner – T Mewburn – Jane – Eliza – Julia Hamilton – 12 – fine morng – Washing Mrs Greyham assisting – Washing done at one O’Clock Bella Hamilton practisinge on the Piano – Mary & Jane Hamilton – T Stayner – Rt J Hamilton returned from Saratoga Springs A Letter from Catharine – Augusta went to sit with Julia – Hannah went with – 44 August 12 Jane to see Mrs Creighton 13 – fine morng – H.O very unwell – [several words rubbed out] came for H.J they left Queenston at ten in the morng – for Hamilton – rested two hours at St Cathn – dined at Mr Mills – arrived at St Cathns at 12 O’Clock – H.J. had to leave the Table three times from Indigestion – proceeded on the Journey at twenty minutes before three – stopped at Beemsville ten minutes = watered the Horse – drove on to the Forly – fed the Horse – rested an Horse – H.J. while waiting for the Horse to eat his Oats 44 August 13 was reading an old Newspaper – when an ugly – dirty Woman entered the Room – stood before her and stared into her Face – then flounced into a Chair – started up & took a Back off the Table bounced into an other Chair read or pretended to do so for a few seconds then calls out to a man in the Hall – “William come to Tea – when in strides the Man Wm lays his black felt or Beavor on the Table and stalks into the opposite Room where the sound of Tea cups announced the beverage to be – now came 44 August 13 Rt J H to the door and H.J. stepped again into the Carriage – we drove on (it being past six) rather fast – the evg proved cool and it began to be dark – the Road not so smooth as it had been – of course not so pleasant – H.J. was more fatigued the last Eight miles then all the rest – we reached Rts House at half past eight – Mrs Robertson was going to bed – had her night gown on & a shawl – she gave us a cup of Tea and all retired to rest 44 August 13 H.J. slept sound – awoke in the Morng found it raining 14 – Breakfasted – sat down & read the Paper – at Ten Mr & Mrs Freeman came over – when H.J. returned with Mrs Freeman the day cleared off and remained very fine – Emily & Jane Jarvis & Herbert came up to see H.J. – walked out with Cathy 15 Fine morng – Emily & Jane Jarvis went to Toronto – Mrs O’Riely Miss Racey – Mrs Law Miss Gates – Augusta Hamilton Mr Harvis called in the Evg – dined H.J & Cathy with Mrs Robertson – Letter from Eliza 44 August 16 very close – cloudy – Mr Freeman drove me to Town – left the Spy Glass to be mended & a pr of Slippers to be made – called at Mr Jarvis’s – Cathy got two pr scissors ground – bought some Pins – Powder Puff – Powder and soap – We had Robt Horse and Carriage returned Home very tired from the heat – drove to the Tolegate – Evg thunder & lightning a shower during the Night called at Robts 17 – Very fine morng – and very warm – – 44 August 17 Rt J Hamilton called to consult with Mr Freeman – on a Paragraph in the Express Mr & Mrs Freeman took a Walk over to Roberts – We are almost poisoned from the smell of a dead Horse thrown over the Mountain not far from the House – A Letter from Eliza saying Helen was again sick – 18 – Sunday – Mrs Freeman drove H.J. to Church heard a Sermon upon Neamans cure of a Leprosy – Rt Law walked with H.J. to Mr Jarvis’s – where she dined & drank Tea – Mr & Mrs Freeman called for her on their return from the Beach 44 August 18 after dining with is Father returned to Mr Freeman had Tea Mr & Mrs Freeman read two Chapters of the history of the Church in three Hundred and ninety – Rt J.H. went to the Funeral of Mr Wright at Oakville – the Father of his childrens governess – began to Rain after we got home – continued all night 19 – Monday – raining steady – cleared off at nine – walked over to Roberts – dined there – met Mrs Mills – Mrs Freeman – H.J. returned home – 20 – Rainy morng [words rubbed out] off at Nine remained fine Mr & Mrs Freeman & H.J. walked up the Mountain – James Street came down – 44 August 20 came down John St home – Mrs Ireland and Miss Wed called on H J – H J not well – on the Bed most of the Day – �21 Fine cool morng – Mr & Mrs Mills – Rt J. Hamilton – Mrs Robertson drank Tea here – Barny Murry an old servant came to see me – Mr Freeman went to Rt J. H’s to have a royal good smoke – a Letter from Queenston 22 – Cloudy dull morng – Rain – twelve cleared off – Rain again in the Eveng – Mr & Mrs Freeman & H.J. walked over to Rt J. H. – heard that Mr Street was dead – H.J. got her baking and mustard 44 August 22 spoon back mended – cost 1/ each – the spy glass also 4/ Station Iron – 2/ 23d – Rainy morng- cleared off at nine – remained fine during the day – Moon shone bright – Rt drank Tea here – complained of being sick – H.J. received a Letter from H.J.H. with an account of Mr Streets death – Mr Freeman went to Town in the Evg – on business – H.J. ate some Pap was very sick after and went to bed – had the cramp during the Night very wrestles – 24 – fine clear morng – H.J. not very well – Mrs Freeman & H.J. walked over to Rt H – to enquire 44 August 24 how he was – some Rain in the Evg 25 – Sunday – fine Mr Freeman walked with H.J. to Church heard an excellent discourse on the subject of the good Shephard by Mr McMurray – walked back again – was not tired – Robert called he had Letters from his Wife who was much better – Miss White and three of Rts children dined here – rain all night 26 – fine cool morng – H.J. walked to Town with Mr Freeman – went to Mrs Laws – dined – drank Tea – 44 August 26 Miss Geale walked with me to Mr Jarvis’s and Mrs O’Rielys – and to some shops – purchased some Crockery – Ordered it packed and sent on board the Eclipse to Roberts care – to be sent on to Queenston – by the Queen Steamer – six neck Handfs for H.J. at 2/ a Watch-key /10 – caught in the Rain – rained the rest of the Day and Night Rt J.H. called with his Carriage and took me Home – Rt H to start in the morng for his Wife – 27 – fine morg – a shower at half past nine – several showers during the Day Mrs Davidson – Mrs Jarvis – 44 August 27 Herbert Jarvis – brought some Tomato’s – Mr Freeman went to Dundas – half past Ten when he returned – 28 Dull morng – wrote to H.O. & Eliza – pd Postage Mr Freeman would n take the Postage – two showers in the Morg Catharine – H.J. walked over P.H. Spring-field – C was very tired – Mrs Freeman returned to dinner at half past five – H.J. could not eat her Dinner except some boiled Plaice and a cup of Tea – Cathn Beat H.J. at Back Gammon then doublets all the time when taking off – the Boy brought my Trunk 44 August 29 fine cool morng – Mrs Robertson called and brought two vials of medicine which Mrs Mills left for Hellen to cure the Rheumatic Fever – wrote and sent it by the Stage – Mr & Mrs Freeman walked into Mr P.H.s field to gather some wild Plums – not ripe – Mr Freeman came home at half past five – a light shower – Mrs R sent H.J. some sage – Willy 30 Cloudy morng – showers Cathy picked- Sage – Parsly & Summer Savory – gave H.J, save and Savory – Mr Freeman late home half past five – he read the News-paper – a radical Piece – the writer was very confident of his own way of Governing – 44 August 31 cloudy – dull – warm morng – – William Hamilton – Mr Freeman came up at half past five – some Rain in the Night – Septbr 1 Sunday the Morng foggy – Mr Freeman took Mrs Freeman to ride in Roberts Carriage and drove me H.J. to Church – H.J. stayed to take the Sacrement – Mrs Law walked home with H.J. – Miss Tayler walked with us part of the way – Mr Freeman went to his Fathers – returned about seven – when we took Tea – day clear about twelve – 44 Septr 1 foggy again in the Evg – 2 – dull warm morng – two O’Clock a shower H.J. finished hemming Cathys Flounce – Mr Freeman returned early – a Letter from Augusta saying she wd be home on Tuesday – Mr F. brought some Peaches – 3 – fine morng – Robert Wwife & Augusta returned – Mr Freeman met them at the Wharfe – Mrs & Miss Law called and brought a ripe Melon – Cathy preserved Peached some in Brandy – finished making her dress – H.J. finished hemming her neck Handkerchiefs – H.J. picked Cucumbers – – 44 Septr 4 fine morng – Mrs Peter and two Daughters – H.J. & Augusta walked to Roberts – then to Town – called on Mrs O’Riely – not at home – went to some shops – purchased a pr of Elastic Garters – some rug Needles – and a hank of black Braid – for a garter – left Augusta’s Para Sol to be mended – went to Mr Freemans Office – he took us to see the Picture Gallery – and walked home with us – half part eight J.P. Jarvis Jnr called and sat an Hour 44 Septr 5 – beautiful morng – Mr Freeman busy p[corner of page missing] down the hill to make his Road up to the House – discharged his Irishman – Mrs Law sent some Tomato’s & Plums – H.J. picked a few cucumbers – Cathleen brought Augusta & Kitten Augusta mourning because her Dog Beppo is tied up 6 – very fine morng – Mrs Rt H – Augusta & she drank Tea at Mrs Winers – H.J. picked Cucumbers – 7 beautiful morng – Rt J.H – before we were up – Old Mr Freeman – Mr & Mrs Bent and Mrs Smith – Mrs Bent Mrs Smith – Mr & Mrs Freeman 44 Septr 7 took a Drive – they all lunched here – Old Mr Freeman & Mrs Smith returned home – Mr & Mrs Bent dined & drank Tea & slept here – Augusta went to Town with them and walked back with Mrs Bent 8 Sunday – fine morng Rt & Catharine drove here and took H.J. & Mrs Bent to Church – and brought them back – three Children Christened, and three Women Churched – one couple called – the day very warm – Mr & Mrs Bent dined here – Mr F hired a Carriage and took them back to his Fathers – H.J. went with them – Rt took Augusta – quite dark when 44 Septr 8 we returned – and Mr raining – Rt Cathn arine & Miss Augusta Peter – came in – in the afternoon – 9th morng dul – smooky some rain during the Day – Augusta went to Rt to learn of Miss Wright to make watch Guards – came back and read the Grand-father – alternately with Cathy – Robert came in the Evg – played back Gammon – H.J wrote a few words to H.O. �10 dull – appearance of Rain – continued dull & smooky through the day Cathn Rt came over to dinner Augusta went over to Rt to help Mrs Robertson Jane – 44 Septr 11 Cloudy – some Rain – H.J. & Augusta walked over to Roberts – Cathn and Rt out riding – Cathn returned with Mr Land Senior – loaded with Plums and Melons finished piecing a quilt & commenced an other – while the Rots Mr Bull & Mrs Wright came in – H.O. & Helen expected and arrived – Rt met them at the Wharfe – 12 dull hazy morng – H.O. and Cathn Rt came over while we were at Breakfast – sat till twelve brought Helen over in the afternoon – who was very sick Mr Freeman drove H.O. & Helen back – Cathn walked with her little Catheleen – 44 Septr 12 Mr Freeman attended the opening of Court – dined with the Judge (Jones) – returned quite sick with a Head Ache and went immediately to bed – Cathy preserved some Plums – that H.O. brought up and stoned some to dry – put some Pips into Brandy for Liquer – Augusta Peter – Fanny Else & Baby called – A.C returned with them and spent the day – Charly walked home with her & played draughts with her – he had the conquering game – 13 fine clear morng – H.J. walked over to Rt to see how Helen was dined there – Catn Rt returned with H.J. about five Helen very 44 Septr 13 sick and had been all Night – Augusta went over to sit up with Helen – who was better and Augusta came back – past six when Mr Freeman returned from Court – 14 – very fine morng H.J. read in the late History of Canada – walked with Augusta to Rt Helen better – returned to Dinner past six before Mr Freeman came home – 15 Sunday very fine and warm – Mr Freeman persuaded H.J. not to go to Church Augusta went with him – Helen better – Rt & Cathn – 44 Septr 15 drove to Flamborough East – Mrs Stock has an other son – Miss Auta (Peter) Miss Durand – Mrs Robertson H.O H – H.J walked part of the way to Rt – meeting H.O. & Mrs Rn returned – half dead with the Heat – Mr Freeman and Augusta went to Church – found it extremely warm – Helen better in the afternoon – Mr Freeman went over to Roberts in the Evg – H.J. began to take Moffats Pills – 16 an other fine morn-g- Catheleen came over for the Pantelets – and said her Mamma sent for H.J. to go and dine with her – H.J. went and spent the day – Mr Freeman came home past six – Rt J.H. came over to have a smoke with Mr Freeman – 44 Septr 17 an other fine morng – very warm – uncommon for the month of Septr – Rt J.H. drove H.O. & Helen over to spend the day here – and drove Mr Freeman to Court – Mrs Freeman – Mrs Smith – Mrs Rt Hn H.O. Helen – mailed a letter to Catharine H.O. received a Letter from Catharine – 18th fine not so warm – Mrs O’Reily – Miss Racy – H.O. Mrs Rt Hamilton – Mr J Racy Augusta spent the day with Augusta (Peter) – Maryjane came home – after an absence of three months – brought Miss Cornwall & Brother up with her – Rt Law walked up with Augusta to Mr Freemans 44 Septr 19 fine and cool – H.J. invited to dine at Rt J.Hs H.O. Catharine Rt H.J. Augusta & Dr O’Reily & Mrs Jeecs in attendance on Mrs Freeman – at 25 Minutes after five afternoon she was delivered of a fine Boy – and doing well – 20 – fine morng – Mrs Freeman not so well – Child very good – H.O. Helen & Mrs Rt – X H.J. received a Letter from Mrs Robinson – Mr Freeman came to Dinner at five – brou brought my Watch – would not let me pay for it – 21 fine morng – Windy – not so warm – H.O. Helen –dind dined here – Mrs Rt Hamilton sent a Peach pye & some cakes 22 – Sunday – H.O. Cathn Rt Freeman drove H.O. to Church 44 Septr 22 H.J. had a long talk with Rt J.H – H.O. & Helen dined here – Miss Wright – Willy Agy & Henry Hamilton – Wm M Jarvis – Maryjane Hamilton – Miss Cornwall – had a Fire in the Evg – Dr O’Reily 23 fine cool morng – a Fire in Calhns Room – Catharine still complaining of soreness H.O. Cathn & Robert – Mrs & Miss Palmer – Mrs Law – Dr O’Reily – sent for came in the Evg – bled Catharine applyed Leaches – Poultices and gave medicine – H.O. remained all Night – appearance of Rain 24 cloudy morng – Catharine 44 Septr 24 free of Pain – very Weak but better – on the whole Mrs O’Reilys – Miss Racy – two Miss Wrights – Mrs Rt Hamilton H.O. Dr O’Reily thought Catharine better – wd not say out of danger – she must have much care taken – she had a good sleep from nine to twelve – after very light – child not well – wrestless – 25 dark cloudy morng – Rain during the day – Rt & Catharine – H.O. Mr Freeman received a Letter of Inteligence from the Governors Office that he was appointed Clerk of the Peace – a good thing for him – not less than £300 a year and may be £500 no despisable a sum to a money man – beginning in 44 Septr 24 the world – H.O’s birthday – Cn F not so well – better in the Evg – some Tomato’s from Mrs Laws and Cherry Pyes & some Peaches from Catn R for C Freeman – Rt & Catharine dined at Mr Freemans – 26 – Fine clear Sun-shiny morning – C.F. much better – Baby or young Clerk of the Peace quite well H.O – Helen – & Catn Rr Dr O’Reily – 27 – fine clear day – H.O. came & dressed the Baby & Catharine – returned to Dinner to Rt – came back with Helen & Cln Rt – walked with H.J. to Town – purchased some Dishes 44 Septr 27 twelve Cups & Saucers – a Grammar & spelling – 2 story Books and a spelling Book for Herbert – some Hair-pins – called on Mrs Law – met Mr Jarvis – Mr John Ferric & Jasper Gilkinson – Master Palmer called Revd Geddes – Mrs Wedd – Mrs Law – Mr Freeman writing out assesment lists Augusta reading them for him – a good school to teach her to read writing and figures with facility – 28 – Cloudy dul morng H.O. & Helen – Rt came to the Door – Bottled up 15 Bottles of Catsup – sauce – – 44 Septr 29 Sunday – H.O – H J & Miss Wright went to Church in Rts Carriage – dined at R.J.Hs – upon roast big Ducks – peach Pye – & Coffee drank Tea at Mr Freemans also Rt – Cathn – H.o & Helen – went to bed before Ten called at Mr Jarvis’s to enquire how Henry was not so well – had a bad night �30 – fine cool morng – borrowed Roberts Carriage & Horse – Freemans servant went and returned morng visit Mrs Davidson – Palmer – Ireland – Wedd – Jarvis & Law – [the dates for the following few entries are as in the Diary] October 1 – fine day – dined at Roberts – & slept – 44 Octbr 2 fine day – H.O – H.J. & Cathn drove to Roberts Lands – found her very ill – ate some Water Melon – threw it up again – dined at Rt Hn and slept there – Octbr 1 at Mr O’Reilys drank Tea and spent the Evg – played Back Gammon with Mr O’Reily – he beat me – of course- being a better player and had much better throws – slept at Roberts – 2d dined at Roberts drank Tea and slept there played at Cards – Cathn had notice that her Mother would return on Thursday 44 Octbr 2 rain in the Night H.O & H.J gave Mrs Freeman an white salten Road for her Bag – 3 fine morng – Breakfast and dined at Roberts Mrs O’Reily – Miss Racy H.O – H.J – Helen walked to see Mrs Freeman – packed my thing – ready to start in the morng for Queenston – slept at Roberts – Mrs Robertson – returned A Letter from Jessie & Hannah 4 Fine morng – H.O – Hellen H.J. spent the day with Mrs Freeman – Mrs Robertson & Cathn dined with Mrs Freeman Robert came in to Tea – Mrs Ingersol & Mrs Carol called – a heavy shower – the Boy left the Horse for them 44 Octbr 4 untied – who set off with the Carriage – Mrs Carrol ran out and caught them through the Rain- when the Boy came and took them and this time made them fast – she showed by her speed that could make use of her Legs to some purpose if necessary – Robert could not go this day without loosing his plank-path – H.J. & Helen staid all Night at Mrs Freemans – 5 – dull morng – up at four O’Clock – dressed and had Breakfast at six – Robert & H.O. came at eight for H.J. & Helen – started for Queenston – watered the Horses at Stony Creek – 44 Octbr 5 drove to the Forty (or Grimsby) remained an hour to feed the Horses – drove on the Beemsville – dined and had the Horses fed – at twelve O’Clock – drove on to St Catharines fed the Horses – called on Mrs Mills – she had just received Mr Mills Brother two Sisters and Child from the States – remained an hour drove to Queenston arrived at half past six – growing very dark cd scarcely see the Road up to the House met Wm duff at the Gate – who returned with us – T Stayner came in – we got our Tea – Robert took his Horses to Winns – the man (Hostler) cleaned the black Horse and said he shone like a Virginia – black snake – We went to Bed at Ten – slept sound 6 Sunday – fine – Robert set off 44 Octbr 6 for Chippawa at six O’Clock without his Breakfast H.J. ate her Breakfast and kept it – Sandy & W Duff – J & T Stayner – C Sinclair – Rt Hamilton Jr & three Daughters – H.J. ate her Breakfast Dinner and Tea and retained it – 7 – fine morng – all hands washing – Jane also – Eliza came in & helped to hang out the Clothes also Mary – H.J. cleaned the Silvers Candlesticks & Knives – Picked the Hops – took them on the Gallery & Mary Hn helped to pick them from the Stalks & Leaves – had a small Market-basket full 44 Octbr 7 H.O. & Cathn walked down to see Mrs J Hamilton – the Boys went for Butter – could get none – went to Mrs J. Hns – the Dogs attacked the Horse – who reared and ran away – Alxr drew him up – He did not break anything – Sandy & T Stayner drove back for H.O. and Cathn – the Horse very fractious – H.J. and Cathn had to walk down the Hill – with difficulty they got him Home – he was so frightened by the Dogs – cold in the Evg so we had a Fire 8 – fine morng – Windy cool – Catharine went with Mrs J Hamilton to St Catharines – waited an Hour for Mrs J.Hn 44 Octbr 8 H.O & H.J. walked up to see Mrs Creighton sat there an Hour – J Stayner – Wm Duff – the Miss Hamiltons – spoke to Mr McMicken – who sd Dr Hamilton was to be over of Friday – 9 – fine morng – H.J. sat out some flower Roots – brought from Hamilton – the Girls busy mangling & Ironing – Cathn and Eliza, with Jane & Eliza walked down to see Mrs J Hamilton – Honble H.H. arrived this morng in Chief Justice Mrs J H is to go down tomorrow much against her Inclination – she wishing to remain another Week – M- Tench Edmund Tench drank Tea here and spent the Evg – Miss White – Bella Hamilton & David 10 – fine morng – high Wind from the West – Miss White – Bella & David Hamilton – Mrs J Hamilton – David – George & Jane Mrs & T Stayner – W Duff – 44 Octbr 10 H.J. gave Mrs Stayner a paper of shawl Pins – some Rain during the day – Mary Hamilton – 11 fine cool morng – Miss White – Bella & David Hamilton H.O. drove H.J. & Helen to Niagara H.J. received her quarters Pension of Mr McCormick $25 – spent six Dollars for sundries for the House – saw Mrs McCormick and her Daughters – we had lunch there of Bread & Butter and Preserved – H.J. parted with hers – called at Mr Roper – went to several stores – and to Mr Long to have him ascertain I was alive – borrowed Mr Stayners Carriage to go to Niagara – Augusta gave H.O some Pears and Quinces to preserve – J & T Stayner – H.J. beat J. Str at Back-gammon – C Sinclair – 44 Octbr 11 Helen crying nearly all Night with the Toothe Ache – Dr Hamilton came over in Transit – met Mrs Tench at Niagara – 12 – very fine morng – Miss Burges – Miss Purdon – Miss Julia Ross – Miss Jane – Eliza Julia & Mary Hamilton J & T Stayner – W Duff – Catharine went to Niagara with Mrs J Hamilton – dined with her – Mr McCaul & Jonny drove her Home and drank Tea here – Mrs Hn sent some Ham and Flour to H O – Miss White Bella & David Hamilton – 13 Sunday – fine – cold – H.O. Cathn – Alxr & Jarvis went to the Niagara Church – borrowed Mr Stayners Waggon – 44 Octbr 13 received a Letter from Mrs Freeman – saying she had been Ill from Imprudence answered Mrs Freemans Letter – wrote to Augusta – half past two H.O. &c returned from Church – J & T Stayner C Sinclair – Wm Tench – Wm Duff 14 – Rainy day – Washing Jane helping – – J & T Stayner Wm Duff – �15 – cloudy morng – Jane came to help hang out the Clothes – Mary Hamilton – H.O. & Helen pealing Quinces and Apples to preserve – – H.J putting away seeds – X Soldier came to dig Potato’s at Eleven O’Clock – Mrs Williams & Daughter – Mrs Tench & Frederick J Stayner Frederick stayed all Night – Mary Jane & Eliza came up in the Evg – – 44 Octbr 16 Cloudy – some Rain – H.O & Catherine borrowed Mr Stayners Waggon to go to Chippawa – bought 37lb Butter at 1/- 3 bushels of Oats at 2/- Cathn Bought 3 Dresses – one for herself – Eliza & Helen at $4 – each – from Money given her by her Aunt John – a pr of Boots for Eliza – Mrs McMicken – called – the Miss Hamiltons – J & T Stayner – C Sinclair – they turned the Mangle for the Girls – a Letter from Jessie – – 17 – Rainy morng – H O went to see Coll Robert – his Leg no better – – H.O. & Boys went over the River to purchase shoes for them – H.O. bought some Buttons at Brown’s – Mr Tench – slept here – J & T Stayner C Sinclair – the Miss Hamiltons 44 Octbr 18 Cloudy – some rain – Mr Tench Breakfasted here H.J. cleaned the Silvers H O & Catharine went and called on Mrs Hoddr – Mr Hamiltons Leg easier – a drisly Rain during the day – J & T Stayner – Wm Duff – H.J. hung up the Cloths out of the Mangle to dry – wound thread in the Evg – played back Gammon with J Stayner – heard that half of the Town of London near burnt – half past eleven the Wind blew a Hurican – blew a pane of Glass out of the Window in H.Js room – she had to sleep in the spare room the Blinds got loose H.O. & Catn were up and down all night – securing the Windows – the Porch Garden fence Gates = and other things damaged – Tree tops twisted off 44 Octbr 18 all blown – the Gallery Roof nearly stripped – Barn doors blown open – an auful Night 19 – fine morng – Wind West very high and cold – the chimney of McPhersons blown down part of the Roof also – the shed at Robert Hamiltons both Fisheries carried off – the Mill on the opposite side unroofed – The Fences all around thrown down – the Cattle all in the Garden – ate off the Colliflower Leaves – what taste to leave the Flower – many thanks to them for the exchange – our Beds shook & we had fear that our Chimneys would have given away – at Guernseys Tanery they say the Beds rocked like a Cradle – the Whole Village was wide awake – up and stirring – 44 Octbr 19 a Letter from Wee Augusta No Boats this day came in – Reports that great damage was done by the storm on Friday at Buffalo – that 19 Bodies were taken up drowned before eight O’Clock on Saturday morng – Miss Woods – Miss M Richardson – Miss M & Jane Hamilton – J & T Stayner & Wm Duff – Cls Sinclair – Mr Tench – drank Tea & spent the Evg – – Soldiers worked all day taking in the Beets &c 20 – Sunday – fine – cold morng H.J. wrote to Mrs Robinson & to Wee Augusta – to S.P Jarvis for the Sullivan Papers Mr Tench dined here J Stayner – The Queen came in to day – the Transit having been run against and injured – several Boats were 44 Octbr 20 on shore at Toronto – at Buffalo – the Emerald drove up high and dry by the storm and many others – much damage done – several Houses floated away – the Inmates drowned one hundred and eleven reported to be lost – The Julia Palmer got safe into Buffalo from Detroit with 500 Passengers – a Man swam from her to shore and got assistance to tow her in to Harbour against the storm – the Chief Justice not yet heard of – nor any of the Lake Boats supposed to be out on Friday night – 21 – cloudy morng – cleared at 12 Washing – H.J. Quilting a Petecoat the Queen came in – & Chief Justice brought a Box with some things for Catn & Eliza – all nearly spoiled – by being wet – 44 Octbr 21 the Chief Justice lost two of her Boats could not use her engine – obliged to lash her Rudder and drive before the Wind in the storm – in the morng found herself near Queenston – the City of Toronto had five feet Water in the Hole – arrived safe – whole Families drowned at Buffalo – eighty Buried on Sunday after the storm – the Largest Boat on Lake Erie lost and several Schooners – Mr Tench – J Stayner sent a small Parcel to Jessie – by Mrs Woods 22 – fine, mild – Mr Tench – H.J. cutting vegetables – mending stockings in the Evg – J Stayner C Sinclair – H.O – Catn walked up to Mrs Creightons – Catn & Eliza drank Tea with Jane – Baking till one in the morng – Ironing – 44 Octbr 23 fine morng – Woman washing Counterpanes & Blankets – 18 in number – H.J. finished cutting the Beets &c – H.J. could eat no Dinner – the stomach rejected every thing – the St Laurence came in safe – Mr J Hamilton sent H.O six Bottles of Wine – one broken – a bottle of fish sauce and a bottle of Anchovie sauce – Letters from Hannah & Jessie little Jessie had began to walk Edmund Tench drank tea Here went away before nine – the drawing room shutters got loose – H.O & Ctn get up in the Night to fasten them 24h a lovely morng – the Woman came to hang out the Bedding 44 Octbr 24 Mary Hamilton drank Tea here H.O. Cathn & Alxr drove up to Dr Mewburns – to call on Miss Phillips – 25 fine – windy – cloudy & sun shine H J packed away the Carrots sorted Beets & Parsnips brought in the Onions & spred them to dry – very tired – Catn & Eliza scrubbing House Edmund Tench – J Stayner brought H.J. a Letter – from S P Jarvis – enclosing Indentures between Sullivan and H.J – and saying that he had asserted that I had a Pension from Government which I had never denied – that I had other Property which eventually wd bring me something though not much – the Property thus alluded to in in wild Lands – that has cost – 44 Octbr 25 H.J. nine Dollars a year for Taxes ever since H.J. had them granted to by government – two of said Lots were sold by S.P.J to extricate him from Difficulties occasioned by Building – one he S.P.J. – leased for six years last (commencing) – March 1844 – first year nothing – the second to be paid in Instalments of half yearly at six pounds Each which will be due eight Months hence – that is in July 1845 – had he S.P.J exerted himself H.J might now have been in recipt of forty eight pounds a year – which would enabled her to pay her Board, Washing & Lodging – instead of paying nine dollars a year for Taxes – out of her Pension of one Hundred dollars – amounting to the enormous sum of one shilling and four pence a day – considered – 44 Octbr 25 sufficient to maintain an old Woman in retirement – living with her Daughter – who has ten Children to maintain by the sweat of the Brow – and her House – strangers have seen her distress and come forward and placed covering on their Backs – Mary Hamilton – brought H.J. some soup – wd it not be better to bestow the $100 to some needy person and live on future prospects of landed rents �26 – Dull Morng – Cathn sent a Basket by the Cf Justice to Mrs J Hamilton – H.J patched some Windows – Mrs W Richardson & son & two McMickens – J & T Stayner W Duff – C Sinclair – Eliza and Julia Hamilton – H.O – H J & Children walked to the store of Frazier and to Mr Stayners & Creightons Hamilton A letter from We Augusta sent by Maria Fitzd – put in the Post 44 Octbr 26 at Chippawa – left me to pay the Postage ½d – 27 Sunday – cloudy & cold – H.O. Helen & Alxr gone to Niagara Church – Cathn Eliza and Jarvis walked to Stamford Church – Children gone to Sunday School – Mrs C Rt Hamilton – Mrs & Miss Mills – Alxr & Wm Duff – J & T Stayner – C Sinclair – H.O. returned at two – Mrs Mills set out for St Cathns at 4 O’Clock – H.O. called on Jane and begged a piece of Beef for dinner – snowing at half past nine – 28 snowing – the Gground with three Inches of Snow – H.J. cleaned Candlesticks & Knives 44 Octbr 28 mended counterpanes &c H.O – Catn Eliza – Alxr & Jarvis rode down to the school House, to hear Mr Francis’s last Lecture – which was on Love – very severe on this of both Faces – they walked back – the snow above the knee – still snowing – W Duff J Stayner – the Boys brought in a Turkey that was sitting on four Eggs – she was buried in the snow except for her Bill – the Eggs cold – placed her in the House – do not expect them to Hatch – best to keep her from freezing – let her sit on – 29 – Snow storm continues – very deep – much drifted – our two Boys gone to school – 44 Octbr 29 H.J. mended a Counterpane & some stockings – H.O. & Girls busy at their Needles – Helen getting Dinner & Baking – T Stayner – brought us the news of Henry Tenches Death – The Transit came in and went out again 30 – cloudy – snow storm ceased – H.J. stopped the Kitchen Windows – Helen getting dinner – Alxr & Jarvis went to school – no school – Mary Hamilton drank Tea here – spent the Evg setting up a stocking – Charles Sinclair 31 beautiful clear morng – the Turkey hatched two Egg – a Hen came off with eleven Chickens – H.J. busy mending Caros Petecoat 44 Octbr 31 Children went to school & returned – no school – Baking – H.O & Girls busy making Mr Mewburns shirts Jane & Julia Hamilton – J & T Stayner spent the Evg Chief Justices Daughter married to Capn Thaychan – came over in C.J. & to this Place Novr 1 – cloudy morng – Boys packing away the Parsnips & Beets – Boys killed four Chickens – picked up the Potato’s off the Kitchen – floor – remained dull during the Day – Eliza Hamilton dined here – went to bed Early – 2d – Cloudy morng – cleared off at ten – a Box containing 2 Ham and some Tea & 2lbs sugar – by Transit supposed to be from Mrs Jn Hamilton 44 Novbr 2 Miss Jane Hamilton – J Stayner put a pane of Glass into the front Hall – T Stayner brought a Letter from Dr Hamilton with Money to pay the Tax – also a Letter from Jessie & H.H.H – borrowed the Mortyrs – Eliza went down to see the Girls 3 – Sunday – cloudy dull morng thawing – appearance of Rain Rain commenced about Ten continued all night – wind Easterly Mary Hamilton brought a Letter to H.J. from Cathy Freeman – dined here – Mr Tench drank tea here and slept – T Stayner – took a Letter to Jessie and an other to C Freeman – from H.J – 4th – very dull cloudy morng dark appearance of Rain – Baking Mary Hamilton – came to make known her greviences – Jane scolding her – – 44 Novbr 5 very fine morng – Washing H.J. & Alxr mending the front yard Fence – Alxr picking up Nuts – Jarvis sawing Wood grumbling – picking out all the small – leaving the large for Alxr t– he Boys took Janes Tub down Mary Hamilton came to beg yest – her Father returned from Niagara – cross as a Bear with Sore Head – Mrs McMicken & Child – Mrs Richardson – Miss Nichol drank tea here – Sandy Boys went to see Guy Fawx burnt we all look out of the Windows at the Rockets &c – H J mending shirts 6th fine clear morng – cold – Alxr Jarvis & Herbert with Pony & Mr Gurnsy’s Waggon gone to Niagara H.J busy mending the Lanthern – for – 44 Novbr 6 Alxr – Alxr brought one Gallon Vinegar – 1 stone Oatmeal – H.O & Eliza spent the Evg at Mrs McMickens – by invitation – W Duff walked home with them – J & T Stayner – Jane Hamilton & Mary – Alxr went down to Mrs McMickens for his Mother 7 – fine morng – H.J. & Boys taking up the Celery – H.J lost a great part of the Lye – Alxr & Jarvis went to Niagara in the Transit – to the the Waggon repaired to be done next morng – Sandy & W Duff – T Stayner – C Sinclair – Letters and a parcel sent to H.H.H & Jessie Alxr & Jarvis bought a needle Book each to send H.H.H & Jessie – Thunder – Lightning & some Rain – 44 Novbr 8 fine morng – Revd Mr & Mrs Leeming – Alxr went to Niagara for the Waggon did not return till six O’Clock brought Mrs Frazer & Children up with him – borrowed one & a half Dollar of Mrs McCormick to pay for repairs of Waggon – but it cost two & half Dollars – Mrs McCormick sent 2½lb Candles to H.O – Miss Jane & Eliza Hamilton came up to Mangle – H.J. & Boys packed away the Celery – 100 heads – H J picked over the Cucumbers and put the Vinegar over them – Mr Tench – T Stayner – 9h Mild – cloudy morng – Mr McPherson borrowed Pony to go the plowing Match at Drummondville Stamford returned in the Evg – Wm Duff J & T Stayner – who held thread for H.J. to wind – Jane – Mary & Eliza Hamilton Mrs Frazer – making a Frock for – 44 Novbr 9 Catharine – Miss Arnold H.J. mended three night Gowns for Children – Children went & picked up two Barrels of Apples 10h Sunday – fine morng – rather cloudy – a shower – Alxr- drove Mrs Frazer & Children to Niagara – W Duff Letters from Jessie – H.O. & Eliza walked up to see Mrs Stayner drank Tea there – – Alxr broke both linch Pins of the Waggon – taking Mrs Frazer home – discovered it before the Wheels came off – Mrs Frazer jumped out of the Waggon with her Child in her Arms and took Augusta out after – Thunder lightning & Rain – at half past one – also in the Evg Mr Tench drank tea here – Catharine finished reading the life of Miss Gray – Mrs Frazer took Cathns Dress to finish – 44 Novbr 11 cloudy – foggy dull H.J washing – Alxr took home the linch Pin he borrowed – returned ate his Breakfast – he & Jarvis went to gather Apples gathered 3 Barrels of fallen Apples Mary Hamilton – came to half pare Apples – Mr Tench – H.J. took down the Sink-pipes to clean and put them up again with Alxrs assistance – W Duff – H.O read to H.J. a Lecture on Love delivered by Mr Francis the school Master – on his leaving the Situation – found it contained much truth – Thunder lighting and Rain – Eliza went to Janes – returned at Nine – �12 – Dull morning – Clothes hung out – Ironing – all dry and put away of three weeks washing 44 Novbr 12 Rain from two till bed time – the Boys set out to take Mr Mewburns shirts – met the Dr at the post office, who took the shires home himself – Mrs J Hamiltons servant brought two Barrels of Apples to H.O and gave leave to gather as many as were wanted out of the Orchard – Alxr a bad cold – for a wonder no one here this Evg – 13 – fine clear morng – cold in the afternoon – a hard frost in the night – Catharine & Eliza spent the Evg with Jane in absence of old Crab – Mary Hamilton – J Stayner who went to join the the Girls in a mirthful Evg- W Duff seized 50 head of Cattle – they having been entered in the – 44 Novbr 13 Custom House as only 36 – Boys brought two load of Wood and two Barrels of Apples H.J. made soft soap – mended stockings 14 – clear cold morng – Mr Tench – Mrs Tench sent a Hogs Liver and nine of Pork – the Customs House Officer gave up the Cattle the Man making it appear that he was not in the wrong – H.O – Eliza & Helen walked up to Mrs Stayners and Creightons – called at Janes – Jane Eliza & Miss Ross – W Duff – C Sinclair – J & T Stayner spent the Evg here – 15th clear cold morng – H.O – Catn & Eliza spent the Evg with Jane Mills The shoemaker & wife took possession of the Cottage at Night at $2 pr month – – 44 Novbr 16 Beautiful morng – Alxr & Jarvis went to Niagara – returned with half a barrel of soft soap from Mrs Mc Cormick – and a Box for Catharine – Mrs Fraizer sent Catharines Frock – Catharine walked out to see Mrs Tench – drank Tea with Eliza at Mrs Stayners – T Stayner came home with Catn Mary & Jane Hamilton – Mills mended a pr shoes for Caroline three shillings 17 – Catharine & Alxr went to Niagara Church – dined at Mr McCormicks – began to Rain about one O’Clock – & continued till 7 O’Clock – Mr Tench – dined here and took Tea – Mr C Sinclair – T Stayner brought Letters from Jessie & Hannah – Augusta gave H O 13/2 lb Candles – 44 Novbr 18 Cloudy morng – Washing Mary Hamilton came to help hang out Clothes – H J trying to mend the Lanthern X Children began school with the new Master – Mary Hamilton stayed all day till half past Ten – pared two pails of Apples – T Stayner – Eliza Hamilton – some snow – 19th fine morng – H.O – Cathn Eliza & Helen went to Janes – and to Mrs McMickens to call on old Mrs McCormick – Miss McCormick came up to spend a few days – Mary – Jane & Eliza Hamilton spent the Evg here – C Sinclair – T Stayner – no Butter in the House – Mr Tench – 19 H J mended stockings &c – 44 Novbr 20 fine morng – mild for the time of the year – Foster borrowed the pleasure Waggon – H J & brought it home stinking of Fish and left it in the Lane and the Gate open Mrs Fitzd & Children came at four O’Clock and remained all Night Mrs Mc Cormick drank Tea with Cathn Mr & Mary Mc Cormick walked down to Mc Mickens accompany her up – J. Stayner – Jane & Eliza Hamilton 21 – fine clear morng – Mrs Mc Cormick reading aloud Handy Andy – H.O – Catharine Eliza and Mary Mc Cormick drank Tea at Mr Mc Mickens – J Stayner Chs Sinclair – Mrs Fitzd & Children went up in the Cars – to Chippawa – 44 Novbr 21 Mills shoe Maker took Helen measure for a pr slippers – to cost 11/ Yk – 22 – cloudy morng – Sun came out about twelve – clouded up again at two – Dr & Miss Hta Mewburn – Miss T Phillips – Mr & Mrs & four Miss Balls – J & T Stayner – J Stayner read some of Handy Andy to us – caught Miss McCormick singing Old Robin Grey – to my ears delightful – because an old Favorite 23d – Rainy morng – dark and gloomy scrubbing – baking – pealing Apples &c &c – Mr Tench & J Stayner C. Sinclair – H.O – Cathn Eliza – Helen & Miss McCormick drank Tea with Jane – Jane came up after – Some Rain – M McCormick brought [words lost at edge of page] 23 a Letter from Mrs Freeman – – 44 Novbr 24 Sunday – cold – cloudy – very high Westerly Wind – Cathn & Jane and Jarvis gone to Niagara Church Mr & Mrs Mills dined here – Cathn returned from Church – nearly frozen – Mr Tench – J Stayner Mary Mc Cormick read the Bible to H.J. Mrs A Mc Cormick sent 16 Candles – a piece of Beef and 6 White-fish & some salt Fish a real God send – there being neither Candles Meat or Money in the House – J & T Stayner – W Duff H.O – Cathn Eliza and Mary McCk wrote to Jessie & Hannah – all busy watching the progress of the Moon Eclipsed – Mr & Mrs Mills – drove home – snow in the Night – Transit went out & had to return – 25 – very cold – Wind still westerly very high – ground covered with snow – 44 Novbr 25 J & T Stayner – W Duff – Mary McCormick finished Handy Andy – Alone – for a wonder Went Early to Bed – H.O. had a sick turn – with dizzyness in the Head – Caroline & Emma complaining of pane in the stomach Alxr & Jarvis went to Fields for Flour & Butter could not get any Dark uncomfortable Day – Air full of Snow – but little fell – very cold – 27 – fine morng – cold – the Wind not so high – still west – Mary McCormick and Eliza walked up to the post office – H.J. chopped up some Beed & Potatos for Dinner Mary Hamilton – Mr Tench – J Stayner H.J picked two Geese – borrowed pail of Flour from Jane – – 44 Novbr 28 snowing not so cold – Boys went to school and left us no Wood cut – H.J. finished picking the Geese – cut up one and to have for Dinner – H.O – Cathn & Eliza washing Mary Mc Cormick washing Tea things Helen doing up the Bedrooms – all much fatigued – J Stayner came in at nine O’Clock at Night just as we were going to bed Alxr & Jarvis went to Mr Williams for Flour – got half an Hundred – a soldier cutting Wwood in the afternoon Williams drawing Wood – 29 – cloudy morng – mild – Williams drawing Wood – Ironing & Mangling – Miss Mc Cormick kneeding Bread – H.J. mending Boys Trousers – A Letter from from Mrs E Robinson to Helen with 44 Novbr 29 a Recipe to cure Hams & Bacon Mr Cummings – C Sinclair – W Duff J & T Stayner – Jane & Julia Hamilton Julia & Jessie Ross – spent the Evg here – H.O & H.J played Piquette – Mary Mc Cormick read some in the Unloved – �30 – Cloudy – dull morng – scrubbing H.O – and Mary McCormick pealing Apples – Baking – H.J. preparing Stuffing for a Goose for Dinner – Caroline mending her Apron & Caps H J. mending things out of the wash & putting them away – Cathn & Eliza asked to spend the Evg at Mr Creighton – did not go – it being very wet – extraordinary – no one here – some Rain in the Night – H.J. got up and went movd her Bed – – 44 Decbr 1 Sunday fine mild morng – H.O. & Alxr drove Mary Mc Cormick to Niagara – returned at Six O’Clock Augusta sent Cathn a pr of Walking shoes – some Fish – Butter & Candles – T Stayner – C Sinclair – Letters from Amherstburgh – Mary McCk returned with H.O – 2d – cloudy morng – cleared about Eleven – Washing done – half past 11 – H J busy preparing the Gillets to cook – mincing the Beef – Mary Mc flying about like a parched Corn – Mrs McMicken sent for H.O. to go down – her Child having Fits – H.O stayed till nine at Night – Cathn & Mary McCormick drank Tea with Jane – Jane & Eliza came up – Old Crab took our Horse and Waggon to take Julia to Niagara – the linch Pin broke – he had to walk – 44 Decbr 2 Durhams and lead the Horse – on his return – J & T Stayner – W Duff H.J. sent her Letter to C Freeman Jane sent some Butter and a piece of roast Beef – Mills – quit the Cottage – 3d X very fine mild morng – H.O. sent a Butter-firkin to Mrs S.P.Jarvis – by Transit – Boys took it down – Starching Ironing & Mangling – Baking – & roasting Beef – A Letter from Mrs O’Reily inclosing five Dollars to purchase lace to finish the little Caps – A Letter from Augusta Caroline – written by Mary Peter – postage not paid – to be sent to Mr Freeman that he may know it – J & T Stayner – Cathn & Mary McCormick walked to Mrs McMicken to enquire after her Child Mary Hamilton – 44 Decbr 4 Dull morng – mild – Mrs Guernsey sent home the brass Kettle and one piece of fresh Pork many thanks to her – H.O. & Catharine drove to Niagara = to purchase Lace to finish Mrs Kirbys Caps – no one here this Evg – Helen drank Tea at Janes and stayed all Night – her Mother not pleased with her – H.J. and her Dinner – disagreed – Mary McCk reading – 5 – an other dull morng – mild – Rain in the Evg – Catharine walked out to see Mrs Tench – Eliza Hamilton Helen & Mary McCormick accompanied her to the Tole-gate – all got Wet – and had to change as seen as they came home H.O went up to see Mrs Stayner – who is sick – found her better – Mr Tench – Mary McCormick reading the Grambler till half past eleven – the rest plying the Needle – Jane H sent some Sausages – 44 Decbr 6 Dark rainy morng – Mild for the season – J Stayner Jane Hamilton – Rain all Night two soldiers taking down the Hall stove pipe – Hugh Richardson with his band parading the street – playing a or before the doors of some – 7 – very dark rainy morng – Went round to the West blowing hard showery all day – Jane Hamilton came up to Mangle – H.O washing Mrs Kirby’s baby things an Ironing them – Soldiers putting up the stove pipe – Girls scrubbing – Mary McCormick whipping Cap-borders and writing Part on the stove-pipe – H.J. cutting Patches – in the Evg pealing Apples – went to bed – awoke by H.O. to take some soup – Dreamed of throwing up a quantity of Phlegm – Baking – 44 Decbr 8 Sunday – cold – high westerly wind fair morng – Geese sitting down to warm their feet – we arose too late to go to Church – rough Roads and very cold – stove smoking our Eyes nearly out with the smoke Mary Hamilton – Mr Tench – J & S Stayner – W Duff – drank Tea here – Letters from Amherstburgh – H.J. read the Sservice by herself – 9th fair cool morng – Washing – high Westerly Wind – Alxr went to Williams for Flour – could get none – borrowed a pail-full from Jane – W Duff came up for H.O Catn Eliza – Helen and Mary McCormick to go to the Lecture – W Duff & J Stayner returned with them and stayed till midnight – H J pealing Apples – Alxr & Jarvis went seating – two of the Stayners fell into the Water doing bravado near a Hole – – 44 Decbr 10 cloudy dull dark morng – mild – Ironing – Mangling – Baking – the stove smoking – Doors & Windows all open – wind Easterly & H.O. Eliza & Mary McCormick drank Tea with Jane & spent the Evg – Mr Tench J & T Stayner – sold 10 Bushes of Ashes at 6d – pr Bushel – 11 – Cloudy morng – very gloomy – Coll R Hamilton came to see what was the matter of the stove pipe – found it put together all wrong side up – altered to to as to stop it smoking – Miss Whitney Mr Tench – J Stayner – H.O & Catharine – took Mary Mc Cork home – Augusta gave H.O some Flour – loaf of Bread – qt Mutton – piece of corned beef – & some Candles & Tea – and sent H.J some Oat-meal – A Letter from Cathy to H.J. – postage not pd – H J answered Cathy Freemans Letter – 44 Decbr 12 beautiful morng – Baking – Ctn making button holes in Mrs Kirbys dresses H.O – & Catharine drove out to St Catharines with Mrs Kirby & things – to fine an opportunity to send them by a private Hand – they will go tomorrow – T Stayner – H.O. called to see how Mrs Creighton was – very ill 13 – Dark gloomy day – some Snow & Rain- Girls scrubbing – H.J. cleaning spoons &c – Eliza gone to drink Tea & sleep with Jane – Jane Hamilton – Boys shut up two Turkeys killed a Goose – H.J. picked & cleaned it for cooking 14 – fine clear morng mild for the season – Eliza came home after Breakfast – scrubbing – Baking – sweeping Boys cutting Wood – Children busy emptying slops – Mr Gustavus Jarvis – from New Brunswick – 44 Decbr 14 a very fine looking young Man – much like Wm Jarvis his mole larger and fatter in the Face than he was at the same Age – stayed about qtr of an hour – on his way to Lewiston – to go by the Cars for Barton and Frederickton – H.O. an Eliza went to call on Mrs Creighton – so muddy they could not go on – stopped at Janes some time – J Stayner walked home with them – Boys took Old Rt Rn as far as the Pine-grove – then went to Mrs Williams for the Flour – Bran & Shorts of five Bushels of Wheat – and got it – clouded up at 12 – some rain & snow – 15 – Sunday – dark – gloomy – snowing morng – H.O & Eliza went to see Mrs Creighton and Jane – Catharine Eliza & Helen – went after Tea to see Jane – a Goose for Dinner – W Tench dined here – T Mewburn – J Stayner W Duff – H.J, wrote to Jessie & – 44 Decbr 15 Hannah and mailed them – �16 – Ground covered with snow – dull – cloudy morng – some snow – Mrs Tench sent H.O. half a barrel of Cider – Washing done at One O’Clock – clothes hung up in the House – all very tired – H.O – Eliza – Helen & Boys went to the Lecture – not very entertaining – T Stayner came up for them – two loads of Wood and a keg of Milk from Mr Williams 17 – clear morng – a pleasure to have day-light again – H.J made up two Caps – Helen Ironing – H.O making Mitts for the Boys – Catharine cutting out shirts – Mr Tench – J Stayner – Jane Hamilton spent the Evg – Alxr went to be measured for a Coat H.O. reseived a Note from Augusta asking her – Girls down to Dinner on Christmas day and asking H.J to – 44 Decbr 17 a few days there – Williams Man called for his Bags and got them 18 clear cold morng – some snow H.J. mending her Pettecoat – H.O Cathn & Eliza cutting and making their Frocks – Evg Cathn sewing at the Shirts – Mr Tench – C Sinclair called for some Quinine for Mrs Creighton – Helen set the yest – 19 snowing – dull – dark morng Baking- H.O. & Girls making their Drapes – Helen finished H.J. Petticoat & mending Emma’s Frock H.J. mending stockings and Bibs – Cathn & Eliza went to the shop for stay-bones – little Ross drank Tea here with the Boys – – H.O. sent a loaf of Bread to Jane – owing – W Duff – 44 Decbr 19 [sic] cold- dull morng – H.J. feeding the Poultry – cleaning Knives & Candlesticks – Eliza washing Tea-things – Helen scrubbing the Nursery – H.O. & Cathn at their Needles – Wrays Child died with Croop 20 Catharine went out to see Mr Tench & drank Tea there – Wm Tench walked home with her – Catn called at Mrs McMickens = Wm Duff sat up late to try and finish their Frocks – did not succeed – Boys took a slay ride – cut wood took care of the stable Helen set the yest – a Child at the Rail road House died with Croop 21 – Dull gloomy morng – Girls scrubbing – H.O Baking – H.J. cleaning Silvers – Children at school – Catharine & Eliza went to Janes to have their Frocks fixed drank Tea there – Old Crab walked up with them – slept on the Soffa while Jane & the Girls Mangled – 44 Decbr 21 J & T Stayner – some Rain 22 Sunday – an other dull Day – Rain – H.O could not go to Church went to see McMickens Children who were sick with Chicken Pox and Scarletina – Mrs C Seacord & Thorbborn taken very ill in the Night – H.J wrote to C.A Hamilton – C Sinclair and Robert Cummings drank Tea here – W Duff 23 – Cloudy – Washing done at two – H.J. picked a Turkey – Goose & Fowl H.J ate a bit of Fowl and threw up till 7 O’Clock – when she got rid of the offending morsel – Letter from Jessie & H H H – J Stayner 44 Decbr 24 H O. & Helen drove H.J. to Niagara – left H.J. to spend a week with Mrs Mc Ck – Mrs M gave H.O. a piece of corn Beef – some Candles – a loaf Cake – some other sweetcakes and some Pies and ten Dollars – as a Christmas Box – H.O. bought for Jane 2lb Raisons & 2lb Currants – with money sent by her – 25 – Christmas day – H.J. went to Church – stayed to the Sacrament – H.O. Cathn Eliza – Alxr – W Tench – Mr T Mewburn and Jane Hn came down to Church were late – the three first stayed to Sacrament – H.O. had a Note from Fitzd saying Maria had been very ill – he was in hopes she was mending having sat up a few minutes that day – H.O received a from Mrs Kirby with twenty Dollars – for work done – Mary McCk gave Catharine a Broom for a Christmas box fearing her hand would be out of Practice for the want of it – very considerate – seeing we had neither Money or Broom to eradicate the Dust & dirt – H.J. wrote to Cathy – informing her of Maria’s ill state of health and sent it by Jasper Gilkinson Jasper Gilkinson & James Holms dined at McCormicks and stayed till after twelve – Holmes not very talkative – sparing of his Wit – Mr McCk Tipsy – the rest not much better – for Dinner a boiled Turkey – Roast-beef Chicken Pye – Tongue – Potato’s Cauliflower – Turnips – Saddle of Venison – Plum pudding – Cheese-pye – Tarts 44 Decbr 25 Custards – Raisins – Nuts – Apples Coffee- Tea – Cakes – Jasper brought Mrs Mc Ck the hind half of a Venison – a Box I believe of Champain & old Hoe – thus ended the celebrated day – H.J. ate more this day than she had for three month – without being sick – 26 – a gloomy day – a soldier Buried – snow all gone – Jasper returned home – Mrs Mc Ck gave him his Lunch to eat when at Beemsville – consisting of Mine pies – plum pudding – sandwiches – Venison &c &c – Family dined on Hash Turky – cold Beef – Vegetables – Tart H.J. on soup – Tea Bread & Butter Mary – Fany & Boys spent the Evg at the Sheriffs – 27 – dark gloomy day H.J. making Iron-holder for Augusta read the Papers – Letters from W.B. Robinson – confirming the 44 Dr 27 report of his appointment of Inspector General – Miss Kiswick & Miss Cuthbert called on Miss McCk – Mrs Dickson sent for her to spend the Day with her – Mary did not go – Mr & Mrs Mather called – much to the annoyance of the young Ladies – he being a school-Master – she a Vulgar Woman – who was unable to sit in her Chair quietly – in good society – spoke bad English – Loofers not People in society checked by the Mother – for [part word illegible]nality – by Magte for false Pride did not care wd never go again to call – no use in it – did not wish to call on any – that they should be ashamed of noticing in the Street – 28th a fine clear morng – rather cool – Augusta gone out – – 44 Decr 28 H.J. suffering with her stomach reading a Magazine Mrs Walter Dickson & Daughter Miss Hamilton – Miss Chanse – Mrs Barnon – – H.J. ate white Fish for Dinner – threw up a quantity of Phlegm – mended socks for Augusta – played at Cribbage with Sl McCk and Piquet with Mr McCormick – 29 – Sunday – fine morng – H.J could not eat her Breakfast left the Table three times – this morng – went to Church in the morng dined at McCks went to Church in the Evg – a dark gloomy day – 30 – a dul – dark Windy day – Transit went out & returned – 30 – cleared of about half past three – H.J. played at Cribbage with the Boys = and was beaten – H.J. had a pain in her Chest all the Evg – took some Ginger tea –wrote to W B Robinson – concerning her Lots – �31 – fine clear morng – H.O. Alxr Caro & Herbert came down from Queenston for H.J. – H.O. Alxr & H.J. called on Mrs Ross – H.O. bought 7yd of black Morina 9yd wadding 9yd plaid for lining the Cloaks for Cathn & Eliza – 2½ Fringe also $ 4 0 0 – some Bees Wax Pills allum – Paper & Combs Almanick blue Fringe – Crackers six pr Woollen Gloves for Children $ 2 0 0 (2yd black Ribbon 2/ pr Boots for H.O. 12/ – three pr of the Gloves not paid two and four pence each – H.J. returned to Queenston – dark when they arrived – the Girls all appeared happy to see H.J. – a Letter from Jessie & H H H – – 44 Decbr 31 J & T Stayner – Mrs McCk gave H.O a piece of neck of Beef – for soup On page at end of 1844 Diary Bath Brick – Moffat Pills – Sink – pewter spoon belt for Herbert – Blotting-paper Pins – writing Paper – Allum Beed-wax – Cribbage Board blotter – Cathrn gloves for Boys – – Almanick – Watering- pot – Milk for Children Thumb-latch + Atlas � 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 & Typed Transcription 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, Lincoln County, Niagra Township, Ontario Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hannah Peters Jarvis UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0bff442a71ec68411d5616b9a128956f.pdf ebf4ecc1c5e724efe56d8546adbebb99 PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d1f8c5c0129c5b6cf855eab2bd3b7a62.pdf 9c8bc8519d9f02a4a07ddd4bda645117 PDF Text Text William (Henry) Watson (1838-1918) 1881-1911 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers Henry Watson’s Diary 1882 P1. Dancing Young ladies allow gentlemen privileges in dancing, when taken under any other circumstances would be considered as improper. It requires neither brains nor good muscles to be a good dancer. As the love of the one increases, the love of the men & women in skilful dancing. In ancient times the sexes danced separately. Alcohol is the spirit of beverages, so sex is the spirit of the dance, take it away & let the sexes dance separately & dancing would go out of fashion very soon. Parlour dancing is dangerous. Tippling leads to drunkenness and Parlour dancing leads to ungodly Balls. Tippling & parlour dancing sow the wind & both reap the whirlwind. Put dancing in the crucible, apply the acids, weight it, and the verdict of reason morality & religion is “weighted in the balance and found wanting.” The Chief of Police of New Your city says, “That the families of the abandoned girls in the city were ruined by dancing.” Page 2. Were I so tall to reach the pole, And meet the oceans with my span, I must be measured by my soul, The mind is the standard of the man Page 3 News papers A good newspaper is the grandest temporal blessing that God has given to the people of any country. Opinions sometimes are, that anybody can make a newspaper with the aid of capital. The facts are that fortunes are swallowed up every year in the vain effort to establish newspapers. It is time, in my opinion, that it was understood that unless genius & ability are the basis of the undertaking, that the most successful way to sink a fortune & keep it sunk, is to start a newspaper. To publish a newspaper requires the skill, precision, vigilance, strategy and boldness of a Commander in Chief. �To edit a newspaper one needs to be a statesman, a geographer, a statistician and so far as all acquisitions a concise encyclopaedia. Page 4 There are some women who are unbearable. No love or tenderness can subdue their bickerings. If every want be not instantly gratified they accuse their husbands of not caring for them, and either vent their dissatisfaction in angry words, or worse lapse into sulky silence. Can you wonder that the husbands of such women seek refuge in places of evil resort. A prison is more compassionate than domestic unhappiness. “A fretful temper Will divide The closest knot That can be tied.” Page 5 Clearville Dec 19/82 This day has revealed to me, by sentiments expressed in confidence by an aged Father. One who has struggled through life’s journey to rear and comfort a home for his aged wife & children of small sons & daughters that life is a pilgrimage. One may struggle & fight for our children, they grow up to dishonour their parents, seemingly do everything to destroy the comforts of age, & bring grey hairs & a premature grave, such is the case related; domestic discomfiture instead of domestic happiness, seems to prevail. Remember sons & daughters, your convictions will realize you are slowly but surely murdering your aged & respected Father. Page 6 Never swerve in your conduct from your honest convictions decide, because you see reason for decisions, and then act because you have decided. Let your actions follow the guidance of your judgment & if between them both you go down, go down. It is the only course worth of a man. Page 7 Met at the dedication of the Universalist Church in Detroit in the fall of 1881. The following persons were present: Role Woods Esq Nixon {P. Q.?} Ont �R.W. Cobb Esq. Smithville, Ont. JT Middleton Esq. Hamilton, Ont. R. {Bumar?} ESq. & daughter Olinda, Ont Rev. {C.F.} Dodge  Apr 2/80 – wrote me regarding a location Branchport N.Y. Yates Co. Page 8 West Lyone Prov. Of Manitoba Apr. 15/ 1882 Myself Louisa & Clayton crossed over the Red River on the ice, just before it broke up. The River was supposed to be 4 ft. above its natural level & shortly after crossing, the ice broke up & showed plainly the danger we were in crossing. Brother Theodore & Mrs. George Cummings were with us. Got my luggage across in a small boat. Was taken ill that afternoon & had Dr. Cameron to see me. Met W. J. Gosnell & Wm. English on the banks of the Red River west side. In such trying times how cheering it is to find old acquaintances & true friends. Page 9 Theodore T. Watson Nelsonville, Manitoba May 6/1882 Eugene Watson Nelsonville, Man. May 6/1882 Page 10 Clearville July 11/82 This night brings forth sad remembrances. Two months ago this a.m. my dearest of all earthly treasures was taken from me. Death claimed her as heaven’s own. Sad is such realities but only a matter of time with all beings. Our reunion is sure when my time comes. Henry Page 11 Sabbath Evening Sept 3/82 �This day has been spent under severe trials of sustaining a despondent spirit. Memories of my precious {look} lurk through the mind and imagination says they are with me only to vanish upon reflection of sad reality. They are visionary plain the only consoling comfort. Ida and Linius went home & to the fairchilds Suffered nearly all day with headache at home with Clayton Mary & Becca. Page 12 Mix first hope & then despair, how sad is life in such a mood. --How said it is to convene around the grave of the dead to see the tears & hear the sobs of the survivors stricken & mourning friends. Only “A little while” Job xvi-18. Death is the great conqueror. Life’s activity is only a little while. The sun goes down and death transforms all. Page 13 The spirit departeth How calm the repose The pale lily bloometh Whence fadeth the rose; But there is no death Only transfiguration The yielding of breath For the glorification OH God, to that faith To the heart’s consolation. -Not dead not dead, Only gone to the giver Awaiting the weepers Just over the river Only gone by the path That the blesses have trod To walk with the saints In the city of God. Page 14 Died At Nelsonville, Prov. of Manitoba. My dear companion –wife- Louisa on the morning of May 6th 1882 at 1a.m. The mind is incompetent to express the Heart’s feeling under most trying times, I have the confidence to feel There is another loving hand �To heaven’s harp strings given Another gentle seraph’s voice, Another star in heaven. Page 15 Nov 18th 1882 A.D. My birthday Sat. A lovely day all sunshine no shadow. Sad is the remembrance & position from one yr ago but life’s cross we must bear and fight our destinies with fortitude. I was home all day with Ida, Lucy, Mary & Becca McDougal & my precious little boy Clayton. Linnius was at the Eau boating. A peculiar day as telegraphing was intercepted by magnetic aerial interception. Messages were heard without the aid of batteries etc. Northern lights were bright. Page 16 Memorandum of Photographs sent to various parties. George Angolosis, Self & Louisa Walter & Mary Garreth “ R. Constable - “ Anson Tucker Family Wesley & Leva – self & Louisa T. E. Rennic – “ “ T. Harvey – “ “ Eugene – Family with Clayton Theodore – Louisa & Clayton Henry Adams self & Louisa John {AE} - Clayton Elizabeth – “ Dr. Ras{illegible} - Louisa & Clayton Jennie {or prob. Tennie, who was Henry’s sister Hortense} – Clayton 3 De Longs – Clayton Mrs. Frances self Louisa & Clayton Rebecca DeLong Clayton & Louisa Clarke Watson – Clayton Page 17 Guard well they life One never can know What evil from thy tongue can flow What guilt, what grief may be incurred By one incautious hasty word He who receives a good turn Should never forget it. �He who does one Should never remember it. Page 18 A word, a look, which at one time makes no impression, at another time wounds the heart, & like a shaft flying with the wind pierces deep, which with its own natural force would scarce reach the object aimed at. Page 19 A solid statement embodying much political reasoning illustrating genius, capital, money, skill, business, foolishness & labour. Tennayson can take a worthless sheet of paper & by writing a poem on it making it worth $5000 & that’s genius. Vanderbilt can write a few words on a sheet of paper & make it worth $5,000,000 & that’s capital. The United States can take an ounce & a quarter of gold & stamp upon it an “Eagle Bird” & “Twenty dollars” & that’s money. A mechanic can take material worth $5 & make it into a watch worth $100 & that’s skill. The merchant can take an article worth 50c & sell it to you for $1.00 that’s business. Page 20 A lady can purchase a very comfortable bench for $10 but prefers to pay $100 that’s foolishness. The ditch digger works 10 hrs a day & shovels out 3 or 4 tons of earth for $1.00 that’s labour. Died At Ridydom on Friday morning {here?} 8th at 5 am, Little only old, smallest child I ever saw. Weighed wo pounds when Born. Why should such a little innocent Babi suffer as it did for days before death. Page 21 All over the world there are women who endeavour to satisfy the hunger of their own hearts with the devotion of man who inspires them with reverence & tenderness perhaps, but who fail utterly to rouse in them the deep strong love of which they are by nature capable. Sometimes before it burst over their heads then feel the cold dark shadow of the storm clouds which is to wreck their dearest hopes & flood their souls with misery. Page 22 {signatures} Richard DeLong Rosannah Delong Traverse City, Mich. Page 23 �Zelotes B. Delong Elgin Ill. Sept 13/83 16 yrs Bertha Delong Eligin Ill. Written by herself Nov 20/83 Page 24 Maud Delong Elgin Ill. 1882 – 10 years old Page 25 Frances C. Delong Traverse City Mich. Nov 20/1883 Died 1886 Page 26 C.E. Delong – Traverse City Nov 26/1883 Mich Page 27 J.C. DeLong, Elgin Ill. Nov 20/83 Page 28 Detroit Nov 15\83 Was married to Ida K. Handy by Rev C.W. Knickerbocker in the Parlor of Antisdale Hotel in the presence of Anson Tucker wife & daughter & a few others. Passed a pleasant evening in conversation in Parlor. A very blustery disagreeable day with snow squalls. Went through the City some. Page 29 Started for Chicago at 9.15 on the morning of 16th arrived at 9P.M. & stopped at Commercial Hotel until 19th. Went from there to Elgin Ill. Arrived at 11:30 am. found residence of Uncle Zelates & Aunt Harriet, on Walnut str. West Elgin. Family – Cecilia Apr 26/83 30 yrs, Delbert – Aug 26 – 25 yrs old Alives Mar 16 – 32 yrs Julia Nov 16 - 21 “ Burton – Sept 13 – 16 yrs Page 30 �Maud Jan 25 – 10 yrs Zelates – 60 yrs, Harriet – 51 George killed on railway July 20/83 25 years old – which constitutes the family of Derick Delong May 13 1883 Rosannah Feb 25 “” 53 Chas. Edgar Jan 4/83 “ 30 Frances 20 yrs age – Edgar’s wife maiden name Amelia Minerva Hade, Page 31 has one child born Oct 8/82 Phinneus Baldwin Julius Baldwin Birthday Apr 16/83 – 51 yrs age Clair McLaughlin – Ap 17 – 48 Charles Baldwin – Jan 4 – 26 Clinton “” - June 4 - 25 Lloyd “” - Aug 11 – 23 Minnie “ - May 18 – 20 Neva “ - Feb 18 – 18 Saya “ - Apr 20 – 10 Daisy {-Apr 20 – 10?} Page 32 Mrs. C.E. Delong Traverse City, Mich Page 33 Colin Ross Fulton, Ill. Whiteside Co. Page 34 Anson Baldwin July 11/1883 – 47 yrs {Eliner?} Baldwin (Sawin) Lewellyn “ Zala Sawin “ Jennie Alla “ Oct 10 – 47 yrs Oct 10 – 20 Mar 3 – 16 Feb 10/83 – 13 – 56 �Burdet Jay “ Myrtie May “ Nov 16/83 – 7 Apr 2/83 – 3 Page 35 Celia DeLong – Elgin Ill. Page 36 Albert Delong “ “ Page 37 A Baldwin – Union Rock Co. Wisconsin Ill. Dec 7/83 {July 11/83 – 47 yr?} Page 38 Eleanor M. Baldwin {Willie Baldwin Zola S. Baldwin Evansville Wisconsin Dec 7/83?} Page 39 Jennie E. Baldwin Burdette Joy Baldwin Myrtie May Baldwin Evansville Dec 7/83 Page 40 Clara B. Baldwin Brooklyn, Wisconsin Page 41 Julius Baldwin, Brooklyn Wisconsin Page 42 C.S. Baldwin Oregon, Wisconsin Dec 9/83 Page 43 Clinton J. Baldwin Oregon Wisconsin Dawe Co. Dec 9/83 Page 44 �Lloyd M. Baldwin, Brooklyn Wisc. married Mary Graham Page 45 Alvin Bryant Randolph Wisconsin Page 46 Minnie Baldwin, Brooklyn Wis. married Palmer A Naymes Page 47 Mira J. Baldwin Brookly Wis. Page 48 Daisy Baldwin Brooklyn Wis. 17 yrs old 1890 Page 49 23 yrs Boyd M. Baldwin Oregon Wis Page 50 Emerson Bryant Randolph Wis. Page 51 Lucy C. Bryant Randolph Wis. 1883 Page 52 Hale Handy, Fox Lake Wis Page 53 Larry M. Handy Fox Lake Wis Page 54 Fannie K. John Fox Lake Wis Dec 18/83 Page 55 D.W. John Fox Lake Wis 12/18/83 Page 56 �Hale Handy – Born in York state Apr 1 – 1883 – 46 yrs Laura (Wood Handy Feb 24/83 – 59 yrs Archy M. Handy Dec 6/83 – 37 Fanny (Handy) John July 24/83 – 31 DW John Oct 25/83 – 34 (Born 3 children) Morton H John – 5 Allan W “ Oct 19/83 – 4 “ sept 1/83 – Babe Page 57 Feb 17/86 Appointed & elected as District Deputy Grand Master of AOUW Lodge for St. Claire district – comprising of Elgin, Kent & Essex. Got election through energy of John Lee, Colin Rathorne, {TLT Lewis} & Bob {Prosser} Page 58 Wm McLaren, Mapleton, Dakota Clarke A. Watson – Scammon Cove Drummond Island, Mich Miss Baxter – 31 Roland Str Detroit Mich Page 59 Brother Masons who assisted me in Man. May 1882 (death of Louisa) Nathan Logan – Westlynn Alex Stuarant – “ Joseph Grant – “ JW Guthersey – “ Geo McDonald – “ Mr. Bromish – “ Joseph Leport Rick Quail ET Yenta NE Wilson CE Jackson LE Scurbnor JB Turnbull Geo Gaffney {Indley} Moon Page 60 �March 5/86 John Raycroft & Wm McLaren spent part of day with us from 11-4p.m. How pleasant it is to have valued & honourable friends call upon you & revive old acquaintances two of whom I value highly. Page 61 Ages etc of Pa Handy’s family Collins Handy Sr Born Apr 7 – 1811 New Haven Conn. Rebecca Baldwin – Sept 18 1814 Landsdown Children 11 David Henry Handy – Dec 20/35 Collins Handy (jr) - Aug 18/38 Louisa Handy - Apr 12/41 Julia Ellen “ – Apr 21/43 Julius “ – Feb 17/45 George William “ – May 4/52 Franklin M. “ - Apr 20/50 Norman Wesley “ – May 4 52 Ida K. “ – Jun 14 54 Clara Lucy “ – Oct 17 56 Anson Fred “ - Mar 25 57 Page 62 A very good world to live in To lend, spend or to give in to beg or to borrow or to get a man’s own The very worst world that ever was known T.F. Watson – married [T.F is Theodore Frederick, Henry’s brother] Maggie Murray – died Jan 16/1885 Arlow was born Married Sarah Louise Born Aug 31 1858 Charles Frederick – Jan 13/85 Louisa Ruth – June 13/94 Dec 87 - sent L.E Toronto & Globe Page 63 Dec 4/1902 �The Canada Temperance Act submitted to the voters for Ont. Result as follows Had to get 212,725 votes to pass. Got. Page 64 Family Record {Haltun?} Page 65 Gone Home Departed this life Apr 22/86 Hale Handy age 16 with Influenza Son of Collins & Elisabeth Handy In peace in heaven. How glorious such hope though sad to separate on earth’s [missing] with so promising a young man. In life respected by all who knew him. In death reunited. Page 66 1886 May 11th I as District Dep. Of A.O.U.W. for the Claire District worked up & got petition to organize a degree of Select Knights of the Order in Morpeth & Ridgetown. Sent petition to Grand Council B.J Friendship of St. Catherines, & he instituted Morpeth May 11/86 in evening with following chair members No 60. H. Watson Dr. Shaw, Collins Handy, J.R. Smith, Frank Guyott, AD Page, Geo White, D McFarlane, J. Truman, AR McDonald, J. Ridley & E. Monnom. AE Page in Supreme. Ad lunch at the Eno House after. Page 67 May 12/86 Instituted Howard Laguire No. 61 in evening with following members, W {Smewith} W. Prosser D.O. Loane J. Ian B.A. Thorpe N.J. Willson W. J. Grant D. {Costernues} W. Latimer John Lea I was appointed G.C. & a delegate to Grand Lodge in Guelph. W. Prossner same Wm Howard Leguiere Page 68 Clearville Mar 20/87 All alone with Clayton & Father Collins. They have gone to bed at 10P.M. Sunday evening Linny, Ida & Babe at Adamsons or Winefarlanes. I go to West Home in morning & Rodney Lodge in eve or �expect to. A very fine day. Done all the house work etc today Henry Page 69 Clearville Mar 27/88 To-day has been one of a Historical event in my life, showing the trials & natural destinies of paternal care. Linny & Mary also Wilfred took mail train this a.m. for Manitoba. Mr Greeneway went yesterday 26th with car of effects. How little such separations are thought of unless realised. Such is destiny. Such is life. May God protect & assist them. Page 70 Eternal Truth, Justice, Honesty & Mutual Aid Wisdom penetrates many mysteries. Let prudence rule your mind & govern your temper. Justice demands protection but not abuse. Let not thy tongue offend they neighbour. Page 71 Excursion Sept 7/89 Clearville On Sept 4 @ 8a.m. the Steamer “Lake Side” Capt N.J. Wright & A Cowan purser. Left the docks {Edgecombs}, Moores, Clearville & Morpeth. Left Morpeth nearly 10am for Cleveland. 168 tickets sold. Mr Isaac Gardner & self chartered boat & ran excursion at a loss of about 1.25 each. The weather so rough could not go on Aug 21st or would have made well as there was about 1000 on shore to go. Page 72 So rough when we landed at the Eau on the 5th could not get to lower decks. Had to get down to foot of Eau in small boats & get home best we could. The schooner Lewis Ross of Port Hope went ashore, helped take the crew off. The Tug Maytham of Cleveland Ohio attempted to rescue but could not. Capt High & Capt & crew of Tug are deserving credit for noble effort & rescuing the men off vessel. Upon the whole, good excitable time. Page 73 Clearville Jan 9 1890 To-day has been one of sad experience. Departed this life David W. {Gresner} resident of Orford & Warden of Kent. A true & tried friend, a man of sterling material that embodies all that makes up true manhood. Departed this life at age of 55 yr 10 months & 24 days. Mourned by all & despised by none. Page 74 �Buried June 11/90 by Masonic Fraternity & aided by Select Knights (He was initiated into Masonry by myself) about 100 of the Brethren present from all parts, and over 100 conveyances in all. Memorial cards sent to J John – successor as Warden J Flemming J T Arnold J McMichael J Duich David Wilson Page 75 P Spence Julius Murray T Warrington Colin Lietch AJ McMurdo Council Page 76 {checkmarks in pencil go down the left of this page next to each name} John Mcham John Fon John Hurry W. J. {Buckm?} Wm Ridley Hank Ridley {Malln?} Badens {F.7.?} Allen {Thrs} F. Ronllidy Alex McLanish L. S. Censhy John Lee A. J. C. {Anderson?} L. {Cenpudin?} Mr. Royne {Las?} Reycraph L. D. {Cennier?} {Webinder?} {Emydt?} John Carry John {Cradon?} {Lindyr?} Nood D. McFarlane Page 77 {Signatures} �Chas S. Pratt Large Man 596 West Av Buffalo N.Y. Earnest Wende Buffalo N.Y. Heath Couns F Knoll 45 Niagara Str. Buffalo N.Y. – old man L.H. Smith 663 Main Str. Buffalo N.Y. Page 78 Aug 14/15 – 1890 Julius Baldwin visited us in Canada. Was here & visit for 2 wks & over. Had a picnic at Eau & Pa Handy’s on Aug 26. I had to go to Chatham county audit & could not go. Ida & I went to Julie Handy’s on Sat. Eve. 30th & came home Monday – bid Uncle Julie good bye & at Collins Handy on Sund 31st. He went or started for home on Sept 1st. Page 79 1890 Mr. Marcus died at Ridgetown was buried at Ridgetown on Sat. 30 Aug. I was Pall bearer. Page 80 Born Oct 14/1874 Preston Coffey Page 81 Mary Geldon wife of Wm. Watson born in Yorkshire Eng Oct 15/1794 came to Canada 1819 died at the Eau point May 5/1885 Buried at Morpeth 1891 Robt Watson Born Aug 8 1819 died in Harwich Nov29 1880 Buried at Morpeth Page 82 A. Traunweiser requests the presence of ----- at the marriage Miss Cora Lapier to Eugene Watson on Wed. eve. May 11/1892 at the Methodist church Calgary at 9PM. Reception at 9.30 at Mr. Watson’s residence McTavish str. Calgary. Page 83 Sent Photos of buildings & family to Eugene & Fred Watson, Lin Watson & Miss Alvin Bryant & of family only to Duncan McFarlane Johnson & Soper. �Page 84 RE Gosnell Legislative Library Victoria BC JC MacDonald, 182 Vict Ave Ridgetown Aug 29/95 Minnie Smith, Cedar Springs J.A. House, Stoney Creek Page 85 1898 Feb 18 Edden Turner was in office & on 19th took tea with me sold his farm to Mr. Williamson Francis {Ferno?} Solicitor in co. with Richard Luddium, {Roode?} District Registry Office Wakefield Yorkshire England Page 86 G.W. Tape of Sumpten Oregon Father died July 23rd 1887, was buried at Morpeth aged 72 yrs. Mother died Sept 29 1900. Buried at Morpeth Oct 1 1900. Rev. L.S. McCollister preached service Page 87 1901 Sept I was appointed Post Master of Highgate – took possession of office – Aug 3rd 1901 Opened new office Oct 9th 1901 on corner of Main & King str. Highgate. Molsons Bank opened an office in Highgate. Page 88 Sund Apr 5 1903 A cool dull day, some sunshine. Morden & I all alone. Leona was at Ridetown at Oliver & Julia & ma in Wisconsin. We went to church in forenoon. Done cooking & put in day as best we could. Reading & writing letters etc. When alone the mind has many themes to ponder over & the past will crop up & cause the thoughts of “man’s vicissitudes of life”. Page 89 1903 Aug 12th �Started on a trip via San Francisco , Portland, Victoria & Vancouver to see Fred & Eugene, returned by Manitoba, St. Paul & we got home Oct 2nd 9PM. Melford Selden only grandchild came with me. Dec 21/03 – Melford took sick – developed into Scarlet Fever Page 90 a very bad type & uncertain of recovery. Telegraphed Father & Mother (Lin & Mary) to come (Dec 27th). They got here on 30th in eve. Boy changed for the better & gradually improved. Quarantine lifted on Jan 28th. Malcolm McArthur died Jan 1904 & buried at [unreadable looks like ‘Surrel’]Cemetery in Aldborough Page 91 Alex McTavish died Dec 26/03 buried at Ridgetown Cemetery on Saturday. Service by the Masons. A very cold day. Was quarantined. Could not go. Page 92 1905 Oct 27 Rosannah Delong died. Buried in Travis City Mich. She was 75 yrs 8 months 2 days old. Her maiden name was Rhuma Ross. A zealous Christian Lady, respected by everyone who knew her. Uncle Richard Delong died Oct 26 1889 & was buried in Travis city. Page 93 Her Brother is E.E. Ross, Chicago & sister was Mrs. C. W. Locke, Bellvue, Kansas USA. There has been no records made in about 2 yrs in this book. Pressure of work & poor health the cause. Page 94 1907 The township of Orford saw fit to sue me to recover what Falls said I owed. Tried in Chatham county courts before Judge Dowlan & case dismissed with costs against the Township in full. The suit created considerable excitement & I received numerous congratulations from the best men in the country. Page 95 The following congratulated me strongly on winning the suit & expressed deep indignation at the council in the course they adopted. Sheriff Germinell, Dept. Sherriff, County Clerk Gosnell Clerk of the County Holmes, County Treasurer Flemmings; Judges Chambers. {Comity?} Constable – {Loupan?} – J. G. Walker. City {Solictor-?}; Rob Black. Will Blue, Chas Ashton, some juryman �strangers – Joseph Kemel, L. J. Raycraft, my {Solictor?} – J. S. Foster, At Home – Geo W Moody, Dr Mcphace, {Wooh?} Hardy Geo {Melster?}, {Dam Lagan?} & family, Sam {Gosmell?} & Floyd. W. C. Sifton, R. G. Spruce, Rev McLong, John {Baiby?}, Barker, McConder; L. D. {Ellis?}, Geo Reycraft, A. J. Stone Rev {Cerichton?}; John Scott, {Kimmy?} {Shurch?}, John Lee Page 96 James of Rember Narmer’s family of Harwich. Emma – maid – Sarah Rice Mary Neads – Annie Handy {Summan?} Bachelor – Leslie Hallie Mallory, Frank Edith Bruce Page 97 April 7th 1909 – Grandpa Handy birth day 98 yrs old. I wrote a {skelni?} journal of his life, Hutty, journal {wanted?} {Cuh?}, {soh?} one and was published in journal & monitor Sad papers with it in as follows: Fine & Supene Watson, Ina & Mabel Muse, Sherman, {Munden?}, Jule – Baldum, Lucy Bryarch, Hale Handy Jas, {Baldiom?}, W R Watson, & Gordon Haily, Archy Campbell, Toronto, {Wr?} Roome, D. A. Gordon, Olio Handy, Geo Fisher, Ed Stewart_ Continued Page 98 Frank, Geo & {Ino?} Handy, Oliver Ransome, Leis & Clayton & {Sworal?} others; Morden started out in life, went to Toronto, to work for the Ontario Paving Buck Co, west Toronto, at 8 am {me?} week, Wm pears, manager, commenced Monday 22nd, March 1908 – Continued & liked it well Page 99 April 3rd 1909, Uncle Zelotis {We?} Long, dud at his sons residence. {Aleeins?} {Dilong?} near Delton. {Wise?} I & e was born in Clark Township {comity?} {ac?} Durham in 8 yrs 3.1823 after 85 yrs x 7 m. Page 100 J. Morse Hardy Oct 10/09 Born Nov. 30/1877 Page 101 1910 John White born March 2 1846 Sarah A white born Sept 2nd 1853 Samuel {mariner?} White born Dec 3 1875 Mary A Dodds {written above} White born April 18th 1880 Alice Wash White (wife of A White) Peter John Dodds (husband of Mary White) �Page 102 {Photograph of two men and a woman glued to page} H. W. M., alley, Bloomfield {Hunny?} & Ida Watson Highgate 1911 Page 103 Hale Handy {died?} Feb 23 – 1910 - {Banquet?} in one behalf Feb 23 – 1912 - , Gave Gladys Barley {mice Biddles?} Mrs Hanndy, Merlis Crusade By Rosan Carney {Ho?} Little Came {pinch?} Mrs Midie Page 104 April 1911 {Such?} Easter {Candy?} {T?} – {Lemmus?} Watson family Mr Mrs 7 am {Mcbenneds?} M 7 Room & hady Mr Mrs Meil Rathorn Mrs Harriett {Leelong?} 5827 {Duducann?} are cheap Mr Mrs C. A. Watson Mrs Z. G. {Linkbart?} Page 105 Died At Cass City. Much Sat. see 9 to. 1893 Mrs Alice Leelong Wife of Reuben Belong Ages 60 years & 3 m {Interence?} in {Mavesta?} Cemetary see 12 – 1893 Page 106 Wm. R. Meyer 126 Hallas Rd. Victoria B. C. Charles F. Watson Vancouver B.C. 1209 Thurow St. Toronto 26 Gloucester St. Ont. Page 107 Burons Steel Rond Eau Ontario �Page 108 To Remember she of the happiest days. The one 2 {speut?} at this dear old home. Sincerely Elyse C. Lericelius 6/21/14 1110 Dillon Sh. Page 109 For the sake of old sakes sake year address Harris Teachers College sh Louis {Missoure?} Summer address Lyle, Washington (Laura J Soper 4288 Brighton {Aoe?} M.K. Loper Los Angeles Cal.) Page 110 Thursday Oct 3/1911 My Dear Dauphlia The coulds are gradually lifting over on Home and beautiful sunshine in dispelling our gloom. How thankful and pleased we all full over from recovery and our gratitude to our Heavenly Father who rules all things. For His kindom Cheer up my Dear Girl, let nothing worry you, You have a happy life before you yet. Be patient and exercise your best judgement and all will be again at home. Happy and prosperous your Pa Page 111 John W Bailey Nov 1- 45 year Jemma a Bailey Aug 8th 37. Last Frank G. Oct 17 – 13 yrs Gladys J. – 11 – Jany 30th {Hafbett?} Hewitt R. July 30 – 10 yrs Emma {Jeane?} 8, March 30th Grace M. Sep 6th 1911 Ellen A. Dece 23 1911 4 yrs Page 112 {Empty} Page 113 Blenheim March 21st Dear Uncle When you are far away from me, I will always think of thee, as always good and kind to me, and wherever you are on land or see sea May God’s blessing follow thee. Your niece, Minda Handy Page 114 Leva M. T. Handy at Dew ducy July 3rd, 1914 J.J. McAlice, North Vauce, Aug 19th 1915 Floruse E. McAlice, Aug, 19th, 1915 Leona Watson born 1884 Dec 7. Died Feb/1974 1974 �Page 115 William Henry Watson. This is my Christian home but commonly through life. I have {wont?} by name or Henry Watson, I am well {kurm?} though {the G--?} of Kent, and {Eaux?}, was Henry Watson suffered a stroke about 1914 in {Dewdncy?}. She tried to continue writing but most of it was illegible. Died 1918, born 1838-79 {Loose, unnumbered pages} Tuesday Oct 3 – 1911 My Dear Daughter, The clouds are gradually lifting over our Home and beautiful Sunshine is dispelling our gloom. How thankfull and pleased we all feel over your becoming and our gratitude to our Heavenly Father who rules all things for His kingdom. Cheer up my Dear Girl, let nothing worry you. You have a happy life before you yet, Be patient and exercise your best judgement and all will be again at Home, Happy and Prospurous Your Pa {stamp that reads “S. K. C. Education Industry Union”} Henry Watson, Clearville, Ont. P.G.S. Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. P. D. D. Grand Lodge, A. O. U. W. D. G. C. Select Knights of Canada Harriet Delong Elgine Ells For more information on William (Henry) Watson, 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. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� William (Henry) Watson (1838-1918) 1881-1911 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers Henry Watson’s Diary 1882 P1. Dancing Young ladies allow gentlemen privileges in dancing, when taken under any other circumstances would be considered as improper. It requires neither brains nor good muscles to be a good dancer. As the love of the one increases, the love of the men & women in skilful dancing. In ancient times the sexes danced separately. Alcohol is the spirit of beverages, so sex is the spirit of the dance, take it away & let the sexes dance separately & dancing would go out of fashion very soon. Parlour dancing is dangerous. Tippling leads to drunkenness and Parlour dancing leads to ungodly Balls. Tippling & parlour dancing sow the wind & both reap the whirlwind. Put dancing in the crucible, apply the acids, weight it, and the verdict of reason morality & religion is “weighted in the balance and found wanting.” The Chief of Police of New Your city says, “That the families of the abandoned girls in the city were ruined by dancing.” Page 2. Were I so tall to reach the pole, And meet the oceans with my span, I must be measured by my soul, The mind is the standard of the man Page 3 News papers A good newspaper is the grandest temporal blessing that God has given to the people of any country. Opinions sometimes are, that anybody can make a newspaper with the aid of capital. The facts are that fortunes are swallowed up every year in the vain effort to establish newspapers. It is time, in my opinion, that it was understood that unless genius & ability are the basis of the undertaking, that the most successful way to sink a fortune & keep it sunk, is to start a newspaper. To publish a newspaper requires the skill, precision, vigilance, strategy and boldness of a Commander in Chief. �To edit a newspaper one needs to be a statesman, a geographer, a statistician and so far as all acquisitions a concise encyclopaedia. Page 4 There are some women who are unbearable. No love or tenderness can subdue their bickerings. If every want be not instantly gratified they accuse their husbands of not caring for them, and either vent their dissatisfaction in angry words, or worse lapse into sulky silence. Can you wonder that the husbands of such women seek refuge in places of evil resort. A prison is more compassionate than domestic unhappiness. “A fretful temper Will divide The closest knot That can be tied.” Page 5 Clearville Dec 19/82 This day has revealed to me, by sentiments expressed in confidence by an aged Father. One who has struggled through life’s journey to rear and comfort a home for his aged wife & children of small sons & daughters that life is a pilgrimage. One may struggle & fight for our children, they grow up to dishonour their parents, seemingly do everything to destroy the comforts of age, & bring grey hairs & a premature grave, such is the case related; domestic discomfiture instead of domestic happiness, seems to prevail. Remember sons & daughters, your convictions will realize you are slowly but surely murdering your aged & respected Father. Page 6 Never swerve in your conduct from your honest convictions decide, because you see reason for decisions, and then act because you have decided. Let your actions follow the guidance of your judgment & if between them both you go down, go down. It is the only course worth of a man. Page 7 Met at the dedication of the Universalist Church in Detroit in the fall of 1881. The following persons were present: Role Woods Esq Nixon {P. Q.?} Ont �R.W. Cobb Esq. Smithville, Ont. JT Middleton Esq. Hamilton, Ont. R. {Bumar?} ESq. & daughter Olinda, Ont Rev. {C.F.} Dodge  Apr 2/80 – wrote me regarding a location Branchport N.Y. Yates Co. Page 8 West Lyone Prov. Of Manitoba Apr. 15/ 1882 Myself Louisa & Clayton crossed over the Red River on the ice, just before it broke up. The River was supposed to be 4 ft. above its natural level & shortly after crossing, the ice broke up & showed plainly the danger we were in crossing. Brother Theodore & Mrs. George Cummings were with us. Got my luggage across in a small boat. Was taken ill that afternoon & had Dr. Cameron to see me. Met W. J. Gosnell & Wm. English on the banks of the Red River west side. In such trying times how cheering it is to find old acquaintances & true friends. Page 9 Theodore T. Watson Nelsonville, Manitoba May 6/1882 Eugene Watson Nelsonville, Man. May 6/1882 Page 10 Clearville July 11/82 This night brings forth sad remembrances. Two months ago this a.m. my dearest of all earthly treasures was taken from me. Death claimed her as heaven’s own. Sad is such realities but only a matter of time with all beings. Our reunion is sure when my time comes. Henry Page 11 Sabbath Evening Sept 3/82 �This day has been spent under severe trials of sustaining a despondent spirit. Memories of my precious {look} lurk through the mind and imagination says they are with me only to vanish upon reflection of sad reality. They are visionary plain the only consoling comfort. Ida and Linius went home & to the fairchilds Suffered nearly all day with headache at home with Clayton Mary & Becca. Page 12 Mix first hope & then despair, how sad is life in such a mood. --- How said it is to convene around the grave of the dead to see the tears & hear the sobs of the survivors stricken & mourning friends. Only “A little while” Job xvi-18. Death is the great conqueror. Life’s activity is only a little while. The sun goes down and death transforms all. Page 13 The spirit departeth How calm the repose The pale lily bloometh Whence fadeth the rose; But there is no death Only transfiguration The yielding of breath For the glorification OH God, to that faith To the heart’s consolation. -- Not dead not dead, Only gone to the giver Awaiting the weepers Just over the river Only gone by the path That the blesses have trod To walk with the saints In the city of God. Page 14 Died At Nelsonville, Prov. of Manitoba. My dear companion –wife- Louisa on the morning of May 6th 1882 at 1a.m. The mind is incompetent to express the Heart’s feeling under most trying times, I have the confidence to feel There is another loving hand �To heaven’s harp strings given Another gentle seraph’s voice, Another star in heaven. Page 15 Nov 18th 1882 A.D. My birthday Sat. A lovely day all sunshine no shadow. Sad is the remembrance & position from one yr ago but life’s cross we must bear and fight our destinies with fortitude. I was home all day with Ida, Lucy, Mary & Becca McDougal & my precious little boy Clayton. Linnius was at the Eau boating. A peculiar day as telegraphing was intercepted by magnetic aerial interception. Messages were heard without the aid of batteries etc. Northern lights were bright. Page 16 Memorandum of Photographs sent to various parties. George Angolosis, Self & Louisa Walter & Mary Garreth “ R. Constable - “ Anson Tucker Family Wesley & Leva – self & Louisa T. E. Rennic – “ “ T. Harvey – “ “ Eugene – Family with Clayton Theodore – Louisa & Clayton Henry Adams self & Louisa John {AE} - Clayton Elizabeth – “ Dr. Ras{illegible} - Louisa & Clayton Jennie {or prob. Tennie, who was Henry’s sister Hortense} – Clayton 3 De Longs – Clayton Mrs. Frances self Louisa & Clayton Rebecca DeLong Clayton & Louisa Clarke Watson – Clayton Page 17 Guard well they life One never can know What evil from thy tongue can flow What guilt, what grief may be incurred By one incautious hasty word He who receives a good turn Should never forget it. �He who does one Should never remember it. Page 18 A word, a look, which at one time makes no impression, at another time wounds the heart, & like a shaft flying with the wind pierces deep, which with its own natural force would scarce reach the object aimed at. Page 19 A solid statement embodying much political reasoning illustrating genius, capital, money, skill, business, foolishness & labour. Tennayson can take a worthless sheet of paper & by writing a poem on it making it worth $5000 & that’s genius. Vanderbilt can write a few words on a sheet of paper & make it worth $5,000,000 & that’s capital. The United States can take an ounce & a quarter of gold & stamp upon it an “Eagle Bird” & “Twenty dollars” & that’s money. A mechanic can take material worth $5 & make it into a watch worth $100 & that’s skill. The merchant can take an article worth 50c & sell it to you for $1.00 that’s business. Page 20 A lady can purchase a very comfortable bench for $10 but prefers to pay $100 that’s foolishness. The ditch digger works 10 hrs a day & shovels out 3 or 4 tons of earth for $1.00 that’s labour. Died At Ridydom on Friday morning {here?} 8th at 5 am, Little only old, smallest child I ever saw. Weighed wo pounds when Born. Why should such a little innocent Babi suffer as it did for days before death. Page 21 All over the world there are women who endeavour to satisfy the hunger of their own hearts with the devotion of man who inspires them with reverence & tenderness perhaps, but who fail utterly to rouse in them the deep strong love of which they are by nature capable. Sometimes before it burst over their heads then feel the cold dark shadow of the storm clouds which is to wreck their dearest hopes & flood their souls with misery. Page 22 {signatures} Richard DeLong Rosannah Delong Traverse City, Mich. Page 23 �Zelotes B. Delong Elgin Ill. Sept 13/83 16 yrs Bertha Delong Eligin Ill. Written by herself Nov 20/83 Page 24 Maud Delong Elgin Ill. 1882 – 10 years old Page 25 Frances C. Delong Traverse City Mich. Nov 20/1883 Died 1886 Page 26 C.E. Delong – Traverse City Nov 26/1883 Mich Page 27 J.C. DeLong, Elgin Ill. Nov 20/83 Page 28 Detroit Nov 15\83 Was married to Ida K. Handy by Rev C.W. Knickerbocker in the Parlor of Antisdale Hotel in the presence of Anson Tucker wife & daughter & a few others. Passed a pleasant evening in conversation in Parlor. A very blustery disagreeable day with snow squalls. Went through the City some. Page 29 Started for Chicago at 9.15 on the morning of 16th arrived at 9P.M. & stopped at Commercial Hotel until 19th . Went from there to Elgin Ill. Arrived at 11:30 am. found residence of Uncle Zelates & Aunt Harriet, on Walnut str. West Elgin. Family – Cecilia Apr 26/83 30 yrs, Delbert – Aug 26 – 25 yrs old Alives Mar 16 – 32 yrs Julia Nov 16 - 21 “ Burton – Sept 13 – 16 yrs Page 30 �Maud Jan 25 – 10 yrs Zelates – 60 yrs, Harriet – 51 George killed on railway July 20/83 25 years old – which constitutes the family of Derick Delong May 13 1883 – 56 Rosannah Feb 25 “” 53 Chas. Edgar Jan 4/83 “ 30 Frances 20 yrs age – Edgar’s wife maiden name Amelia Minerva Hade, Page 31 has one child born Oct 8/82 Phinneus Baldwin Julius Baldwin Birthday Apr 16/83 – 51 yrs age Clair McLaughlin – Ap 17 – 48 Charles Baldwin – Jan 4 – 26 Clinton “” - June 4 - 25 Lloyd “” - Aug 11 – 23 Minnie “ - May 18 – 20 Neva “ - Feb 18 – 18 Saya “ - Apr 20 – 10 Daisy {-Apr 20 – 10?} Page 32 Mrs. C.E. Delong Traverse City, Mich Page 33 Colin Ross Fulton, Ill. Whiteside Co. Page 34 Anson Baldwin July 11/1883 – 47 yrs {Eliner?} Baldwin (Sawin) Oct 10 – 47 yrs Lewellyn “ Oct 10 – 20 Zala Sawin “ Mar 3 – 16 Jennie Alla “ Feb 10/83 – 13 �Burdet Jay “ Nov 16/83 – 7 Myrtie May “ Apr 2/83 – 3 Page 35 Celia DeLong – Elgin Ill. Page 36 Albert Delong “ “ Page 37 A Baldwin – Union Rock Co. Wisconsin Ill. Dec 7/83 {July 11/83 – 47 yr?} Page 38 Eleanor M. Baldwin {Willie Baldwin Zola S. Baldwin Evansville Wisconsin Dec 7/83?} Page 39 Jennie E. Baldwin Burdette Joy Baldwin Myrtie May Baldwin Evansville Dec 7/83 Page 40 Clara B. Baldwin Brooklyn, Wisconsin Page 41 Julius Baldwin, Brooklyn Wisconsin Page 42 C.S. Baldwin Oregon, Wisconsin Dec 9/83 Page 43 Clinton J. Baldwin Oregon Wisconsin Dawe Co. Dec 9/83 Page 44 �Lloyd M. Baldwin, Brooklyn Wisc. married Mary Graham Page 45 Alvin Bryant Randolph Wisconsin Page 46 Minnie Baldwin, Brooklyn Wis. married Palmer A Naymes Page 47 Mira J. Baldwin Brookly Wis. Page 48 Daisy Baldwin Brooklyn Wis. 17 yrs old 1890 Page 49 23 yrs Boyd M. Baldwin Oregon Wis Page 50 Emerson Bryant Randolph Wis. Page 51 Lucy C. Bryant Randolph Wis. 1883 Page 52 Hale Handy, Fox Lake Wis Page 53 Larry M. Handy Fox Lake Wis Page 54 Fannie K. John Fox Lake Wis Dec 18/83 Page 55 D.W. John Fox Lake Wis 12/18/83 Page 56 �Hale Handy – Born in York state Apr 1 – 1883 – 46 yrs Laura (Wood Handy Feb 24/83 – 59 yrs Archy M. Handy Dec 6/83 – 37 Fanny (Handy) John July 24/83 – 31 DW John Oct 25/83 – 34 (Born 3 children) Morton H John – 5 Allan W “ Oct 19/83 – 4 “ sept 1/83 – Babe - Page 57 Feb 17/86 Appointed & elected as District Deputy Grand Master of AOUW Lodge for St. Claire district – comprising of Elgin, Kent & Essex. Got election through energy of John Lee, Colin Rathorne, {TLT Lewis} & Bob {Prosser} Page 58 Wm McLaren, Mapleton, Dakota Clarke A. Watson – Scammon Cove Drummond Island, Mich Miss Baxter – 31 Roland Str Detroit Mich Page 59 Brother Masons who assisted me in Man. May 1882 (death of Louisa) Nathan Logan – Westlynn Alex Stuarant – “ Joseph Grant – “ JW Guthersey – “ Geo McDonald – “ Mr. Bromish – “ Joseph Leport Rick Quail ET Yenta NE Wilson CE Jackson LE Scurbnor JB Turnbull Geo Gaffney {Indley} Moon Page 60 �March 5/86 John Raycroft & Wm McLaren spent part of day with us from 11-4p.m. How pleasant it is to have valued & honourable friends call upon you & revive old acquaintances two of whom I value highly. Page 61 Ages etc of Pa Handy’s family Collins Handy Sr Born Apr 7 – 1811 New Haven Conn. Rebecca Baldwin – Sept 18 1814 Landsdown Children 11 David Henry Handy – Dec 20/35 Collins Handy (jr) - Aug 18/38 Louisa Handy - Apr 12/41 Julia Ellen “ – Apr 21/43 Julius “ – Feb 17/45 George William “ – May 4/52 Franklin M. “ - Apr 20/50 Norman Wesley “ – May 4 52 Ida K. “ – Jun 14 54 Clara Lucy “ – Oct 17 56 Anson Fred “ - Mar 25 57 Page 62 A very good world to live in To lend, spend or to give in to beg or to borrow or to get a man’s own The very worst world that ever was known T.F. Watson – married [T.F is Theodore Frederick, Henry’s brother] Maggie Murray – died Jan 16/1885 Arlow was born Married Sarah Louise Born Aug 31 1858 Charles Frederick – Jan 13/85 Louisa Ruth – June 13/94 Dec 87 - sent L.E Toronto & Globe Page 63 Dec 4/1902 �The Canada Temperance Act submitted to the voters for Ont. Result as follows Had to get 212,725 votes to pass. Got. Page 64 Family Record {Haltun?} Page 65 Gone Home Departed this life Apr 22/86 Hale Handy age 16 with Influenza Son of Collins & Elisabeth Handy In peace in heaven. How glorious such hope though sad to separate on earth’s [missing] with so promising a young man. In life respected by all who knew him. In death reunited. Page 66 1886 May 11th I as District Dep. Of A.O.U.W. for the Claire District worked up & got petition to organize a degree of Select Knights of the Order in Morpeth & Ridgetown. Sent petition to Grand Council B.J Friendship of St. Catherines, & he instituted Morpeth May 11/86 in evening with following chair members No 60. H. Watson Dr. Shaw, Collins Handy, J.R. Smith, Frank Guyott, AD Page, Geo White, D McFarlane, J. Truman, AR McDonald, J. Ridley & E. Monnom. AE Page in Supreme. Ad lunch at the Eno House after. Page 67 May 12/86 Instituted Howard Laguire No. 61 in evening with following members, W {Smewith} D.O. Loane W. Prosser J. Ian B.A. Thorpe D. {Costernues} N.J. Willson W. Latimer W. J. Grant John Lea I was appointed G.C. & a delegate to Grand Lodge in Guelph. W. Prossner same Wm Howard Leguiere Page 68 Clearville Mar 20/87 All alone with Clayton & Father Collins. They have gone to bed at 10P.M. Sunday evening Linny, Ida & Babe at Adamsons or Winefarlanes. I go to West Home in morning & Rodney Lodge in eve or �expect to. A very fine day. Done all the house work etc today Henry Page 69 Clearville Mar 27/88 To-day has been one of a Historical event in my life, showing the trials & natural destinies of paternal care. Linny & Mary also Wilfred took mail train this a.m. for Manitoba. Mr Greeneway went yesterday 26th with car of effects. How little such separations are thought of unless realised. Such is destiny. Such is life. May God protect & assist them. Page 70 Eternal Truth, Justice, Honesty & Mutual Aid Wisdom penetrates many mysteries. Let prudence rule your mind & govern your temper. Justice demands protection but not abuse. Let not thy tongue offend they neighbour. Page 71 Excursion Sept 7/89 Clearville On Sept 4 @ 8a.m. the Steamer “Lake Side” Capt N.J. Wright & A Cowan purser. Left the docks {Edgecombs}, Moores, Clearville & Morpeth. Left Morpeth nearly 10am for Cleveland. 168 tickets sold. Mr Isaac Gardner & self chartered boat & ran excursion at a loss of about 1.25 each. The weather so rough could not go on Aug 21st or would have made well as there was about 1000 on shore to go. Page 72 So rough when we landed at the Eau on the 5th could not get to lower decks. Had to get down to foot of Eau in small boats & get home best we could. The schooner Lewis Ross of Port Hope went ashore, helped take the crew off. The Tug Maytham of Cleveland Ohio attempted to rescue but could not. Capt High & Capt & crew of Tug are deserving credit for noble effort & rescuing the men off vessel. Upon the whole, good excitable time. Page 73 Clearville Jan 9 1890 To-day has been one of sad experience. Departed this life David W. {Gresner} resident of Orford & Warden of Kent. A true & tried friend, a man of sterling material that embodies all that makes up true manhood. Departed this life at age of 55 yr 10 months & 24 days. Mourned by all & despised by none. Page 74 �Buried June 11/90 by Masonic Fraternity & aided by Select Knights (He was initiated into Masonry by myself) about 100 of the Brethren present from all parts, and over 100 conveyances in all. Memorial cards sent to J John – successor as Warden J Flemming J T Arnold J McMichael J Duich David Wilson Page 75 P Spence Julius Murray T Warrington Council Colin Lietch AJ McMurdo Page 76 {checkmarks in pencil go down the left of this page next to each name} John Mcham John Fon John Hurry W. J. {Buckm?} Wm Ridley Hank Ridley {Malln?} Badens {F.7.?} Allen {Thrs} F. Ronllidy Alex McLanish L. S. Censhy John Lee A. J. C. {Anderson?} L. {Cenpudin?} Mr. Royne {Las?} Reycraph L. D. {Cennier?} {Webinder?} {Emydt?} John Carry John {Cradon?} {Lindyr?} Nood D. McFarlane Page 77 {Signatures} �Chas S. Pratt Large Man 596 West Av Buffalo N.Y. Earnest Wende Buffalo N.Y. Heath Couns F Knoll 45 Niagara Str. Buffalo N.Y. – old man L.H. Smith 663 Main Str. Buffalo N.Y. Page 78 Aug 14/15 – 1890 Julius Baldwin visited us in Canada. Was here & visit for 2 wks & over. Had a picnic at Eau & Pa Handy’s on Aug 26. I had to go to Chatham county audit & could not go. Ida & I went to Julie Handy’s on Sat. Eve. 30th & came home Monday – bid Uncle Julie good bye & at Collins Handy on Sund 31st . He went or started for home on Sept 1st . Page 79 1890 Mr. Marcus died at Ridgetown was buried at Ridgetown on Sat. 30 Aug. I was Pall bearer. Page 80 Born Oct 14/1874 Preston Coffey Page 81 Mary Geldon wife of Wm. Watson born in Yorkshire Eng Oct 15/1794 came to Canada 1819 died at the Eau point May 5/1885 Buried at Morpeth 1891 Robt Watson Born Aug 8 1819 died in Harwich Nov29 1880 Buried at Morpeth Page 82 A. Traunweiser requests the presence of ----- at the marriage Miss Cora Lapier to Eugene Watson on Wed. eve. May 11/1892 at the Methodist church Calgary at 9PM. Reception at 9.30 at Mr. Watson’s residence McTavish str. Calgary. Page 83 Sent Photos of buildings & family to Eugene & Fred Watson, Lin Watson & Miss Alvin Bryant & of family only to Duncan McFarlane Johnson & Soper. �Page 84 RE Gosnell Legislative Library Victoria BC JC MacDonald, 182 Vict Ave Ridgetown Aug 29/95 Minnie Smith, Cedar Springs J.A. House, Stoney Creek Page 85 1898 Feb 18 Edden Turner was in office & on 19th took tea with me sold his farm to Mr. Williamson Francis {Ferno?} Solicitor in co. with Richard Luddium, {Roode?} District Registry Office Wakefield Yorkshire England Page 86 G.W. Tape of Sumpten Oregon Father died July 23rd 1887, was buried at Morpeth aged 72 yrs. Mother died Sept 29 1900. Buried at Morpeth Oct 1 1900. Rev. L.S. McCollister preached service Page 87 1901 Sept I was appointed Post Master of Highgate – took possession of office – Aug 3rd 1901 Opened new office Oct 9th 1901 on corner of Main & King str. Highgate. Molsons Bank opened an office in Highgate. Page 88 Sund Apr 5 1903 A cool dull day, some sunshine. Morden & I all alone. Leona was at Ridetown at Oliver & Julia & ma in Wisconsin. We went to church in forenoon. Done cooking & put in day as best we could. Reading & writing letters etc. When alone the mind has many themes to ponder over & the past will crop up & cause the thoughts of “man’s vicissitudes of life”. Page 89 1903 Aug 12th �Started on a trip via San Francisco , Portland, Victoria & Vancouver to see Fred & Eugene, returned by Manitoba, St. Paul & we got home Oct 2nd 9PM. Melford Selden only grandchild came with me. Dec 21/03 – Melford took sick – developed into Scarlet Fever Page 90 a very bad type & uncertain of recovery. Telegraphed Father & Mother (Lin & Mary) to come (Dec 27th ). They got here on 30th in eve. Boy changed for the better & gradually improved. Quarantine lifted on Jan 28th . Malcolm McArthur died Jan 1904 & buried at [unreadable looks like ‘Surrel’]Cemetery in Aldborough Page 91 Alex McTavish died Dec 26/03 buried at Ridgetown Cemetery on Saturday. Service by the Masons. A very cold day. Was quarantined. Could not go. Page 92 1905 Oct 27 Rosannah Delong died. Buried in Travis City Mich. She was 75 yrs 8 months 2 days old. Her maiden name was Rhuma Ross. A zealous Christian Lady, respected by everyone who knew her. Uncle Richard Delong died Oct 26 1889 & was buried in Travis city. Page 93 Her Brother is E.E. Ross, Chicago & sister was Mrs. C. W. Locke, Bellvue, Kansas USA. There has been no records made in about 2 yrs in this book. Pressure of work & poor health the cause. Page 94 1907 The township of Orford saw fit to sue me to recover what Falls said I owed. Tried in Chatham county courts before Judge Dowlan & case dismissed with costs against the Township in full. The suit created considerable excitement & I received numerous congratulations from the best men in the country. Page 95 The following congratulated me strongly on winning the suit & expressed deep indignation at the council in the course they adopted. Sheriff Germinell, Dept. Sherriff, County Clerk Gosnell Clerk of the County Holmes, County Treasurer Flemmings; Judges Chambers. {Comity?} Constable – {Loupan?} – J. G. Walker. City {Solictor-?}; Rob Black. Will Blue, Chas Ashton, some juryman �strangers – Joseph Kemel, L. J. Raycraft, my {Solictor?} – J. S. Foster, At Home – Geo W Moody, Dr Mcphace, {Wooh?} Hardy Geo {Melster?}, {Dam Lagan?} & family, Sam {Gosmell?} & Floyd. W. C. Sifton, R. G. Spruce, Rev McLong, John {Baiby?}, Barker, McConder; L. D. {Ellis?}, Geo Reycraft, A. J. Stone Rev {Cerichton?}; John Scott, {Kimmy?} {Shurch?}, John Lee Page 96 James of Rember Narmer’s family of Harwich. Emma – maid – Sarah Rice Mary Neads – Annie Handy {Summan?} Bachelor – Leslie Hallie Mallory, Frank Edith Bruce Page 97 April 7th 1909 – Grandpa Handy birth day 98 yrs old. I wrote a {skelni?} journal of his life, Hutty, journal {wanted?} {Cuh?}, {soh?} one and was published in journal & monitor Sad papers with it in as follows: Fine & Supene Watson, Ina & Mabel Muse, Sherman, {Munden?}, Jule – Baldum, Lucy Bryarch, Hale Handy Jas, {Baldiom?}, W R Watson, & Gordon Haily, Archy Campbell, Toronto, {Wr?} Roome, D. A. Gordon, Olio Handy, Geo Fisher, Ed Stewart_ Continued Page 98 Frank, Geo & {Ino?} Handy, Oliver Ransome, Leis & Clayton & {Sworal?} others; Morden started out in life, went to Toronto, to work for the Ontario Paving Buck Co, west Toronto, at 8 am {me?} week, Wm pears, manager, commenced Monday 22nd , March 1908 – Continued & liked it well Page 99 April 3rd 1909, Uncle Zelotis {We?} Long, dud at his sons residence. {Aleeins?} {Dilong?} near Delton. {Wise?} I & e was born in Clark Township {comity?} {ac?} Durham in 8 yrs 3.1823 after 85 yrs x 7 m. Page 100 J. Morse Hardy Oct 10/09 Born Nov. 30/1877 Page 101 1910 John White born March 2 1846 Sarah A white born Sept 2nd 1853 Samuel {mariner?} White born Dec 3 1875 Mary A Dodds {written above} White born April 18th 1880 Alice Wash White (wife of A White) Peter John Dodds (husband of Mary White) �Page 102 {Photograph of two men and a woman glued to page} H. W. M., alley, Bloomfield {Hunny?} & Ida Watson Highgate 1911 Page 103 Hale Handy {died?} Feb 23 – 1910 - {Banquet?} in one behalf Feb 23 – 1912 - , Gave Gladys Barley {mice Biddles?} Mrs Hanndy, Merlis Crusade By Rosan Carney {Ho?} Little Came {pinch?} Mrs Midie Page 104 April 1911 {Such?} Easter {Candy?} {T?} – {Lemmus?} Watson family Mr Mrs 7 am {Mcbenneds?} M 7 Room & hady Mr Mrs Meil Rathorn Mrs Harriett {Leelong?} 5827 {Duducann?} are cheap Mr Mrs C. A. Watson Mrs Z. G. {Linkbart?} Page 105 Died At Cass City. Much Sat. see 9 to. 1893 Mrs Alice Leelong Wife of Reuben Belong Ages 60 years & 3 m {Interence?} in {Mavesta?} Cemetary see 12 – 1893 Page 106 Wm. R. Meyer 126 Hallas Rd. Victoria B. C. Charles F. Watson Vancouver B.C. 1209 Thurow St. Toronto 26 Gloucester St. Ont. Page 107 Burons Steel Rond Eau Ontario �Page 108 To Remember she of the happiest days. The one 2 {speut?} at this dear old home. Sincerely Elyse C. Lericelius 6/21/14 1110 Dillon Sh. Page 109 For the sake of old sakes sake year address Harris Teachers College sh Louis {Missoure?} Summer address Lyle, Washington (Laura J Soper 4288 Brighton {Aoe?} M.K. Loper Los Angeles Cal.) Page 110 Thursday Oct 3/1911 My Dear Dauphlia The coulds are gradually lifting over on Home and beautiful sunshine in dispelling our gloom. How thankful and pleased we all full over from recovery and our gratitude to our Heavenly Father who rules all things. For His kindom Cheer up my Dear Girl, let nothing worry you, You have a happy life before you yet. Be patient and exercise your best judgement and all will be again at home. Happy and prosperous your Pa Page 111 John W Bailey Nov 1- 45 year Jemma a Bailey Aug 8th 37. Last Frank G. Oct 17 – 13 yrs Gladys J. – 11 – Jany 30th {Hafbett?} Hewitt R. July 30 – 10 yrs Emma {Jeane?} 8, March 30th Grace M. Sep 6th 1911 Ellen A. Dece 23 1911 4 yrs Page 112 {Empty} Page 113 Blenheim March 21st Dear Uncle When you are far away from me, I will always think of thee, as always good and kind to me, and wherever you are on land or see sea May God’s blessing follow thee. Your niece, Minda Handy Page 114 Leva M. T. Handy at Dew ducy July 3rd , 1914 J.J. McAlice, North Vauce, Aug 19th 1915 Floruse E. McAlice, Aug, 19th , 1915 Leona Watson born 1884 Dec 7. Died Feb/1974 1974 �Page 115 William Henry Watson. This is my Christian home but commonly through life. I have {wont?} by name or Henry Watson, I am well {kurm?} though {the G--?} of Kent, and {Eaux?}, was Henry Watson suffered a stroke about 1914 in {Dewdncy?}. She tried to continue writing but most of it was illegible. Died 1918, born 1838-79 {Loose, unnumbered pages} Tuesday Oct 3 – 1911 My Dear Daughter, The clouds are gradually lifting over our Home and beautiful Sunshine is dispelling our gloom. How thankfull and pleased we all feel over your becoming and our gratitude to our Heavenly Father who rules all things for His kingdom. Cheer up my Dear Girl, let nothing worry you. You have a happy life before you yet, Be patient and exercise your best judgement and all will be again at Home, Happy and Prospurous Your Pa {stamp that reads “S. K. C. Education Industry Union”} Henry Watson, Clearville, Ont. P.G.S. Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. P. D. D. Grand Lodge, A. O. U. W. D. G. C. Select Knights of Canada Harriet Delong Elgine Ells For more information on William (Henry) Watson, 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/2322472d9080314f305150ca80c6f63e.pdf dbdbb63f6a799c8b015f2a22120d0364 PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8fb3282da0c0f719ad7d4190e70c227c.pdf 6bbbb8abe163ad363bf9575fbf457095 PDF Text Text ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/be79e0657b57907bc573002ef396e0d2.pdf 9231fa5a7ca4adb03e1c65d5d3989aba PDF Text Text THE DIARY OF HANNAH DELVINA JARVIS , née PETERS 1st July to 31st December 1842 scans of the Diaries downloaded from University of Guelph Rural Diary Archive https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/collections/show/49 Transcribed by Thomas M. Walker great – great – great – grandson of Hannah Jarvis tom at tmwalker dot uk [1842 Jul] 1 Rain all day – Sandy called & John Stayner – finished 11 shirts – got 14 more. 2 – Rain continues – the girls cleaning the bed rooms – Weather cleared up –Cathy retuned to Hamilton – Eliza & Alexr came Home – Julia Hn with them – Sandy called – Mrs Stayner returned very sick – 3 – Sunday – fine – Miss Tench J. Stayner & Sandy – Mr Tench. 4 – cloudy – H. O. & Alxr went to Niagara – Sandy – 5 – Rainy morg – H.O. & Alxr [word off edge of page] Evg fair – Sandy – Miss Smith – Stayners – Mr Tench - here 6 – fine morng – Miss Tench – Sandy – T Stayner – Grange 7 – very fine – all went to to see the Church consecrated a note from Fritz saying Maria the Family returned from [missing] at six in the Evg – J Stayner [words in margin missing] Catht stayed all night – [words missing] St Catharine – a Man – his Wife & three Children killed – Magrets Mills set on fire - not [word illegible] 8 cloudy – H. O. – H H H & Augusta went to Drummondville in Dr Hns carriage – Maria better – Cathn returned – Thunder storm – Rain all the afternoon – – Sanford left – behaved Ill - 9 – cloudy morng – Julia Hamilton stayed all night – Sandy & J Stayner – 10 Sunday – fine. Julia stayed all Night – Sandy & J Stayner. H O – very sick – Herbert also – Dr Hodder sent for – Mrs Mc Micking 11 fine very warm – Dr Hodder came up – Julia went a cross the River – Miss Tench – Miss Smith hired Charles – he left at night at $2 per month 12 very warm. Mrs Mc Cormick – Tom – & George – Mrs H. Jn Hamilton – Miss Tench – 13 very warm – Wrote to J Burnham enclosing $9 – Mrs C Seacord attd – J & T Stayner – Sandy 14th very warm – Miss Tench – the Girls went to Mrs Mc Mickings – 15 very Warm – Dr Hamilton & Mr McMicking called on business to Mrs H O H. – T Stayner – 16 very warm & dry – Dr Hamilton Mrs & Miss James Hamilton – Miss Askin and Jarvis Hn arrived from Toronto – Mr & Mrs Brotherson – Miss Smith – T Stayner – Augusta came back 17 Sunday – fine – dry – sultry – Mrs J.H & party dined here – J Stayner went to Maria – & Tom – Sandy – Miss Smith – Mr Tench 18 – fine – dry – warm – Windy – Mrs Jh Hamilton – Miss Tench Mr Tench – Sandy J & T Stayner – Mrs Stayners Daughters arrived Alexrs birthday – several Boys came to play with him in the Eveng – 19 fine – dry – sultry – T Stayner – Mr Tench – Mrs H O & Cathn called at Mrs Stayners July 20 – Mrs Sinclair – J & T Stayner called here – - 21 – fine – not so warm – Mrs James and party dined at Dr Hamiltons – Mrs Jn Hamilton & Family arrived from Kingston – J & T Stayner and Sandy – Miss Tench – 22 – fine – dry – cool – began cutting Hay – Mrs Js Hamilton went and called on Mrs Jn Hamilton. Miss Tench – Julia – FitzGeralds – Mrs Jn Hamilton – T. Stayner – Sandy. drank Tea with Mrs McMicking – 23d fine – dry – all went to the Falls returned to Tea – J & T Stayner – F & Miss Tench – Mrs Mewburns called – – 24 fine & dry – very warm – Mrs James Hamilton & Party left by the Carrs – T Mewburn – Mr Tench & Grange – July 24 Sunday – Heavy thunder storm cloudy – sultry – Mr & Mrs Sinclair Stayners – Sandy – 25 Warm & sultry – Miss Richardson Miss Muerhead – Stayners – 26 – Warm & sultry – Mrs & Miss Tom McCormick – Miss Ellen Jarvis – Mrs Dr Hamilton – Grange – 27 Warm & dry – Mr Grange Mewburn – J Stayner – �28 – Warm & dry – Pendegrass took away the colt – Mr Tench – Brock – Grange – T. Stayner 29 very warm – McPherson got in the remainder of the Hay – Miss Tench – T. Stayner – 30 – Rain after one O’Clock – and during the Night – Sandy at 10 O’Clock at Night – with two Letters – one from old Rt Hn to Julia – one for Augusta from her sister Cathn – July 31 Sunday – fair – quite cold – Wind N-W – Mr & Miss Tench wrote to Myrthe Peters – Sandy – J & T Stayner – August 1st cloudy – Wind high – N-W – cold washing finished by ten – Wrote to S.J. Peters – 2d fair – wind N-W – cool Mrs McCormick – J & T. Stayner 3d Cloudy – wind West – warm – T & Mrs Stayner – Sandy – 4 fair – warm – Dr Hamilton stopped up the Window in the Garret – with Mortar – Evg – Miss Smith – Nichol – J & T Stayner – Sandy – Hodder – F. Tench – 5 – fair – cool – H O & Cath spent the afternoon with Mrs J Hn – J & T Stayner – Sandy – 6 fair & Warm – H.O. & Jessie went to Niagara – returned with Mrs Jn Hn – J & T Stayner – 7 fair – Warm – Sunday – Sandy – T & John Stayner – – August 8h – a tremendous thunder storm with torents of Rain – Miss Tench, H. O. & Ellen went to Niagara – Washing done at 12 O’Clock – H.O. & Hellen returned – James Boulton – lost is gown – 9h Rain – T Stayner – Miss Smiths – Mr Tench – 10 Cloudy – Rain – Mr Tench – B J Hamilton – 11 – Cloudy – T Stayner – Sandy 12 fair – Julia Hamilton – Miss Whitney – J & T Stayner – Sandy – Miss Tench – 13 fair – Cathn & Hannah went to Niagara – Hannah returned – Dr Hamilton & Family left this for New York – on their way to England – H.O. & Jessie drank Tea at Mrs Stayners – Miss Tench 14 – Sunday – fair – J & T Stayner – Sandy – 15 – Sultry – Rt Dickson – Miss Hosmer – Miss Macklin – Mr Tench – Mrs Jn Hamilton & five children – Mrs McMicking & Child – August 15 Miss Smith – J Stayner 16 sultry – Mrs Jn Hamilton & Boys Cathn went to the Falls with Mrs Jn H Saml McComick – drank tea at Mrs Stayners – H.O. – Cn – H H H – Jessie – Eliza and Self – J & T Stayner – Mewburn – Miss Tench 17 – Cloudy – sultry – a little Rain – H. O – Ctn – Alexr & Jarvis dined at Rt Dicksons – came home in his carriage – J & T Stayner – Sandy- a Row at St Cathn – 18 – Rain in the Morng – then fair – high wind – H.O & Jessie went to see Mrs J Hamilton – Rain in the Evg – they walked home in the mud – Mrs J Hs servants refusing to put the Horses in the Carriage – Jessie went to Niagara with Sandy – J & T Stayner – Sandy 19 – Various – Mr & Miss Tench – Miss H Hamilton – Miss Chesmore – H H H – Jessie & Eliza went to Mrs Mc Mickings – 20 – Cloudy – H. O. & Jessie went with Mr John Hamilton to Niagara – Mrs McMicking – Mr & Mrs Sheed – J & T Stayner – Sandy – Mr Tench – received a Letter from Mrs T McCormick August 21 Sunday – very fine – J & T Stayner – Sandy – Wm & Miss Tench – 22 – very fine – the City of Toronto with a large Party for the Falls 23d very fine – F & Miss Tench 24 Mr & Mrs Walter Dickson – Miss Hellen Hamilton – two Miss Burges’s Ctn went to Niagara to stay – Dr Hamilton returned – 25 Cloudy – Robert H & Maria & Child – Sandy McMicking – J & T Stayner – H.O. went with Sandy Duff to Niagara – 26h – heavy rain in the morning various through the Day – J Stayner & Robert Hn returned to Hamilton – 27 – Cloudy – then fine – Mrs Rt Dickson – Miss Cn Hamilton – H.O. took Maria to Drummondville, all drank Tea at Mr McMickings – Alxr McMgs birth day – T Stayner – Sandy Duff – Dr Hn Rt Hn – 28h – fine – very warm – Sunday – H.O. – H H H – Je & Eliza went to Niagara August 28th Sunday – Church in Dr Hns carriage – J Stayner – Sandy Duff 29 – fair – very warm – Washing done by half Ten – Miss Tench – Jn Stayner – Sandy Duff – Julia Hn 30 – fine – J Stayner – Julia Hn went back H.O & Eliza crossed the River �31 – fine – warm – E Robinson – Miss Thompson – Ellen Jarvis – Jn Stayner – Miss Tench – stayed all Night Septr 1st – fine – Windy – Miss Tench went home – H.O. & Boys went to Niagara – stayed all Night – Mr Grange – J Stayner – 2nd Cloudy – warm – H.O. returned – Mr & two Miss Richardsons Mr [name rubbed out] all invited by R Dickson to a Picknick. – 3rd Rain – no Picknick this day – Mr Grange 4h Sunday – fair – cool – the family went to Kirk – Mr Grange J & T Stayner – Sandy – Septr 5 Rain before daylight – thunder Lightning – high Wind westerly – Washing finished ½ past 10 – Mr Grange – H H H & Jessie went to the Picknick – Ctn came home – Picked the Plums – sent a basket to Mrs Stayner – also to Mrs Guernsey – part of a Barrel to Mrs Sl Jarvis 6 – fine – cool – went to Toronto in Transit – paid $2 – surprised Mary – H H H. – Alxr & Herbert went also – 7 – fine – warm – a large dinner Party – dinner at 7 O’Clock – half past Ten the House empty – 8th Cloudy – cool – Miss Jarvis’s – Miss Powell & Miss Philips went to the Review – Rain in the afternoon – borrowed from Saml $8 – 9th Rain – large dinner Party at 7 O’Clock – 10 fine – cool – walked out – called on Mrs Powell – rode out with Miss Powel to Rosedale – Miss Innes dined here – Rain during the Night – Mrs Allen – Septr 11 Sunday – fine very warm – walked to Church – heard a good sermon – Rain in the afternoon Miss Innis dined & Mrs Maul – heavy Rain – thunder & lightning during the night – 12 fine morning – Saml went to Kingston – Mrs Howard called bought a blank Music book 3/ pr scissors 2/- aquaforte /6 – Thunder – lightning & Rain during the night – Mary gave the Dols for Cn & Emma – met – Dr Hodder – 13 – Morng fine – cool – walked out called on Mrs Allen – Mrs Horn – Lady Campbel – Mr Allen – Mrs Ridout – Miss Winslow – Miss H Jameson – Mrs Howard called – purchased two Dolls 2/6 – Mary gave a Waggon to Herbert 7/ – Eggs $2 14 – fine – cool – Mrs & Miss Baldwin called – went riding to College Avenue through the Town – down past the Don Bridge to the plank Road bought a Knife for Jarvis 1/3 – Septr 15 Rain – rose at 5 O’Clock – Breakfasted half past six – went on board the Victoria – left Toronto at half past seven – a very rough passage – H.O.H. – Alxr & Herbert very sick – arrived at Niagara at 12 O’C at Queenston at one O’Clock – paid for Buns 4/- gave Marys Woman 2/- the Man 1/- cartage up to the House 2/- – found all well but Eliza who had the Ague and swelled face – drank tea at Mrs McMicken’s – 16 – cloudy – cold – Dr Hodder J & T Stayner – Mrs Sinclair – Sandy the Boys went to Niagara with Mr McPherson, to see the Races – Catn & Jessie dined with Mrs J Hamilton Hannah drank Tea at Mrs Stayners – J Hamilton – Mr McCaul – Dr Hodder – 17 – fine – cold – Dr Hamilton – Mr B. & Eliza Robinson – brought a basket of Peaches – Mrs & two Miss Robinsons – Mr &Mrs Sinclair drank Tea here – J & Mrs Stayner – Alxr went to the Falls – called on Maria – child Septr 17 very sick – Maria sent word for H.O.H. – H.J. & Augusta to go up and see her – sent down two Boxes of Mignonette & a bag of Beans – 9/ to H.H.H. – 18 Sunday – Rain – cleared up about nine – fair quite cool – J. Stayner – Mr McPherson took Hannah – Augusta Alexr – Jarvis & myself up to Drummondville to see Maria FitzGerald – Child very ill – T. Stayner – 19h cloudy cold – had a Fire – J Hamilton Mrs J. Hamilton and two Children – took H.O.H. & Cathn to see Maria – found her child better – Wm Dickson Jnr – Miss Ellen Hamilton – Miss Chesmill H.O.H & H.H.H went to Mrs McMickens & Thorburns – Mrs Thorn very ill – Sandy Mr Tench 20 – fine – cool – Mrs Lyon – Miss Mc Cormick – Mr Cumming – Mr Maclin – 21 Rain – high Wind – cool – Mr & Mrs Mills St Catharines – Mr Tench – Henry Stayner – H.O.H. – Jessie – Ellen & Jarvis went to Niagara – in Mr McPhersons Waggon Septr 21 Flour from Mr McPhersons – Basket of Plums from Augusta – Mr Tench – Boots for Helen & Caroline and Jarvis 22 Cloudy – cold – Mrs J. Hamilton & two Children – she took Cathn to Niagara to have her Tooth plugged – returned about 8 – Tooth not done – a basket of Plums from Mrs Hodder – John Stayner – 2/ for candles 23 fine – cool – Mrs Hodder – John Hamilton – Miss Tench – Cathn went with Mr Jn Hamilton to Niagara to have her Tooth plugged – Jarvis went to Toronto to College in Transit – 2/ for black cotton thread – Mr Tench – T Stayner Mrs Clayton – 24 fine – cold – Mr Tench – 25 Sunday – fine – H.O.H – Jessie & Alexr went to Niagara Church in Mc Pherson’s Waggon – Sandy – J & T Stayner – Mr Tench – 26 – fine – Washing done by ½ past 10 – Mrs J Hamilton & Children called and took Cathn & Jessie to Niagara picked the hops – Miss Tench Mrs Stayner – J Stayner – Dr Hodder – Sandy – Septr 27 very fine – cleaning House – Mrs T Robinson – Mrs Bastado. J Stayner – Mrs & Miss Kingsmill Miss Hellen Hamilton – Hannah took a ride on Horseback – say Maria Child better – Sandy – 28 – very fine – mended Carpet in green Room – finished cleaning House Cathn & Miss Tench spent the day at Mrs John Hamiltons – Mrs McMicken and Aler – Mr McCaul – & Clark Hamilton – Children went to Dr Hamiltons to pick Pairs – �29 fair – Mrs Jn Hamilton and family left for Kingston in St George – Mr & Miss Tench – Sandy – Ross sent a piece of Cotton to be made up – Cathn & Hannah took Tea at McMickens – Eliza preserved 24lb Pairs – Rain, about 10 O’Clock – T Stayner – 30 fine – Windy – T. Stayner – October 1st fine – Windy – finished 11 shirts – sent 8 to Mr Ross – Hellen preserved 10½lbs of Pairs – Mrs [one or two pages clearly missing, as last entry ends abruptly and no entries until October 17] Octbr 17 Tea at Mrs McMickens – 18th – Rain – put in the glass in washroom window – also in Cottage window -Ironing & baking – Carpenter came to look at the leak in the Roof – received a Letter from Samuel P Jarvis with an order for £4 2 0 Cy Alxr droped it – which anoyed me much – H.O. went in search for Letter & found it – 19th fine – cold – some Rain – Mr & Mrs Leeming drank Tea here – Rt Hamilton Jr – T Stayner – Sandy – Miss Smith – 20 fine – cold – borrowed Dr Hn Horse and carriage – H.O. Alxr H.J. went to Niagara – H.J received from Mr McCormick £14-2-6 – her Pension for Six Months – paid out for Flannel &c £3 13 2 – for Boots $5 – for combs 2/ – Almonds $1 candied Orange & Lemon $2-2- – Oil & Mace 13- quilted Jessies Pettecoat Octbr 21 fine – cold – Dr Hamtn carriage H O – Jessie – Augusta & H.J. went to see Maria dined there – bought 31½lb sugar $9½ 100wt Keg of Butter £3 of Ross – drank Tea at Captn Boyds – 1½lb Citron 9/ – Eliza’s Pettecoat – quilted – J & T Stayner – Mewburn – Sandy – 22 – Rain – $1 to H.O. for Tea – Candles – old George $1 – pd other Man $1-4 for potaging Potatoes – Butter Keg – Sandy – Catrn Pettecoat quilted – 23 fair – cold – Sunday – Mr & Miss Tench – H.O. & Cathn dined at Mrs Tenches – J & T. Stayner – Sandy – paid Sandy $4 – – 24 fine – washing done at 11 O’Clock – South Wind – pleasant – part of the Potato’s ploughed up by McPherson Children picking up – paid Mrs McCauley $8 – a bar of soap from Sandy – all turned out to pick up Potato’s – Rain at half past 3 O’Clock – got in the greater part that was turned up – Rain all night – Mr Tench – Sandy Octbr 25h fine morng – windy – cloudy about 12 O’Clock – Ironing done at 12 – Cathn & Miss Tench went to Niagara in Transit – J & T Stayner – Sandy – Potatoes in – Mr & Mrs Crayton 26 fine morng – Potato’s in – Cathn & Miss Tench returned – Dr & Mrs Hodder – Mrs Hodder brought an handsome blue Bonnet for Jessie – stayd all Night – Julia Hamilton also – Mr & Mrs FitzGerald and Child also Mr Tench – J & T Stayner – Sandy – some Rain 27 fine – Mrs Hodder went to see her Mother – Mr FitzGerald returned from Niagara having his Teeth plugged – H.O. sold 4 Pigs for $4 dollars took Beef in payment 140lb at $3 an hundred – 28 fine – Mrs Hodder & Miss Hodder Julia Hamilton – Mr & Mrs Pumphry Mr FitzGerald returned to Drummondville – H.O & Mrs FitzGerald went down to the Fishery – got no Fish – gave H.O. 2/ for Candles – Jane’s Mother would not demean herself to take a place of all Work Octbr 29 fine – H.O. & Ellen & Alxr took Maria & child home in J Hamilton’s carriage – Mr Tench H H H – Jessie & Eliza spent the Evg at Mrs McMickings – Sandy – 30 fine – Sunday – Miss Tench – Jane’s Mother wishing to try to do Maria’s Work – J & T. Stayner – Sandy – Miss Tench – Family went down the Hill to Meeting – 31st fine – Washing done at 11 O’Clock – Mr Brock – Miss Jarvis Wm Jarvis – Miss McCormick – J Stayner – Sandy – Novbr 1st fine – warm – H.O – Alxr & Cathn went to Niagara in Transit – Miss Tench – lost her Passage – Ironing done about twelve – gave H.O. $5 for Mc Pherson for Flour – H.O &c returned in the Queen – Sandy – J & T Stayner – 2d fine – baked cake for Jessie – a soldier diging the Carrots – 6 other – H H – Eliza & Miss Tench drank Tea at Mrs Stayners – Miss Tench stayed all night here – frost Novbr 3d fine – soldier still here- Mr & Mrs Clayton – John Stayner drank Tea here – picked up Potato’s, for the Box – mended the green tea pot – H.O. pd King 4/ – Dr Hamilton 4 – fine – baking cakes – to H.O for 100wt Flour – 20/ – Dr Hamilton sent 4 barrels of Apples – the Man finished taking in the Vegetables – Mrs Bayley – Mrs McCormick – Miss Lotn Robinson Mrs McMicking & Sons – Miss Julia Hamilton – H H H & Jessie went to Tea with Mrs McMicking – to H.O for Candles 2/ – Sandy Jarvis Stayner – 5 fine – got all the Potato’s into Bins – the man returned to Drummondville – paid him $6 – Sandy – Mrs Tench sent a piece of Port – to H.O. 2/ for soap Nobr 6 Sunday – fine – Mr Tench Miss Tench – Mists Duff & Stayners 7 foggy – warm – Mrs Stayner & sons Mr & Mrs Clayton – Mr & Mrs Sinclair spent the Evg – Sandy Wind East – began to Rain at Nine Mrs Hodder had twin Boys at Six in the Morng – Dr Hodder called to let us know – rained all Night. 8h – Rain, wind east – 2/ to H.O. for Candles – Sandy – Mr Tench – soldier came to cut wood – Queen – came in – 9h – Cloudy – some snow & Rain – /6 to H.O. for mending Snuffer – Sandy – heard that Mr Duff had nearly been lost – the steamer being burnt – he swam on shore – found his Trunk next day – it having been thrown overboard by some one to assist him in swimming he gave heart of the contents among the Passengers – who lost every thing – Novbr 9 but life – this took place on the Morng of the sixth – between the Hours of 4 & 5 – on Erie – steamer – Augusta was over the River �10 fine morg – some snow about 1 O’Clock – snow & Rain in the Eveng – 11 Cloudy – Alexr went over the River – in the Queen – returned in Ferry – brought a pr of Boots for Jarvis – Augusta came on board of Transit – found her going to Niagara, and had to jump on shore – Sandy – 12th – Rain – Paper 1/6 – Candles 2/ – Ferry /6 – Ginger 1/6 to H.O. to pay Soldier for cutting wood – 6/ – 13 Sunday fine clear warm day – H.O. & Cathn went to Church in Mc Pherson’s waggon – Augusta returned from Quiston – Julia – John Whitney – Mrs Tench and J & T Tench all dined here – Dr Hodder told an untruth about his Wife’s having Twins – Sandy – J & T. Stayner – Julia returned – Octbr 14 – Rain all day – a dismal dark day – Mr Duff arrived at 8 O’Clock in the Evg – Sandy – J & T Stayner – Evg clear 15 – Clear cold morng – Ironing Sandy J & T. Stayner – 16 – fine morng – up at five – to have Breakfast in time for H.O & Mr Duff to go on Board the Queen for Toronto – Sandy – J Stayner – Candles 2/ 17 very cold – the ground covered with snow – severe Westerley Wind stormy all day and Night – Turkey killed – 18 still very cold – the wind very high – 4 Fowls killed – 19th the wind still westerly – not so high – Washing done – and mangled – Novbr 19 borrowed 20wt of Flour of Mr Gurasy – 13½ of Mrs Gray bags and all – Mr Tench and Julia Hn dined here – Sandy T Stayner – 2/ for Candles – 20 Sunday – cold – wind West – not so high as it was – H.O. – Jarvis & Mr Duff returned in Transit – a heavy snow storm for two or three Hours – J & T Stayner Sandy – – 21 Clear & cold – Miss Tench – Sandy – Flour from Dr Hamiltons – Loaf sugar from Sandy’s – side of Beef – pd 3/ two & ¼ due – but H.O. $1 – 22 – Cold – Cloudy – Hannah went to Mrs McMicking to bake Pastry – Miss Tench called & took Catn to Niagara – Dr Hodder very sick – borrowed Mrs Hodders [word illegible] – J & T Stayner – cleaned the silvers – busy all hands – placing the things on the supper Table for the wedding – 23d fine part of the day – J & T Stayner – Sandy – borrowed of Sandy Plates – Dishes – Glass &c – Mr Duff went in the Wine – borrowed Sinclairs Horse to go to Drummondville – borrowed of Mrs FitzGerald sheets – Pillowcases Candlestick – Knives & Forks &c Spoons – 24th fine day – for the season – every thing ready for the Wedding – Table looked very nice – the Party from Hamilton arrived & in Number – Dr Hamilton – Stayner Family – Mc Cormick do Mc Micking, Wife, & Mother – Sandy Mewburn – FitzGerald, Wife, Child & servant – stayed all Night – 4 Officers – Grange – Mr & Mrs Robinson – Miss Smith – Nichol – Jnh – Jessie was married at seven – Mrs Stayner & Augusta displeased that she did not wait for their arrival – Mr Green obliged Novbr 24 to be back at nine to marry an other couple – broke up dancing between two & three – all appeared pleased – 3 Mr Tenches & Miss Mr & Mrs Robinson went to the Inn – 25 dull – snow – the Hamilton party took H H H – Eliza & Julia to the Falls for a Bathe – they Breakfasted here – took Tea & the Ladies slept here – Went to Bed early 26 – Jarvis went on board the Queen & returned in the Transit – pretending to be sick – the Hamilton party went Home – Mr & Mrs Duff – H.O. Ctn H H H – Eliza – Julia – all spent the Evg at Mrs Stayners – busy clearing up, after our Party – very tired – snow storm in the Night – 27h – fine clear cold morng – high Wind – H.O. – H H H – Eliza – Mr & Mrs Duff took a ride in the slay – to Drummondville – to see Maria – Sandy – J & T. Stayner – Mr Tench – Novbr 28th all went to Mr McMickings to a Party – stayed till 3 O’Clock in the morng – Dr Hodder Mr Tench – Miss Tench stayed all Night – a very pleasant Evg – upwards of 40 People there – Jarvis went in the 29th Queen to Toronto – A beautifull clear day – all very much fatigued – went out to call on Mrs Mc Micking & Stayner Miss & Wm Tench – Wm & Miss Tench – Mr & Mrs Duff – Ctn – H H H Eliza – went to Mr Mc Micking to spend the Evg – Mr Mc Micking – Miss Nichol – Sandy – 30 – Snowstorm – all day- Sandy – Decbr 1st fine day – Washing done – Wm & Miss Tench – Cathn & Jessie got their new Bonnets – black Sattin – 2d fine cold morng – Mr Tench left for New York – Sandy – J & T Stayner Officers of the [letter illegible]th Rifle – called Decbr 3d – a thaw – Mr & Mrs Duff went to Niagara in a slay – dined at McCormicks – Jarvis sent home on account of scarlettina – Dr Hamilton called – Mr & Mrs McMicking – Sandy – Jane – Julia – Eliza – returned – J & T Stayner dank Tea here – Mrs & Miss Tench Little Hodder – called – Pony put in the stable – shod – 4h – Sunday – very mild – thawing Sandy – J & T. Stayner – Mr & Mrs Duff – Cthn – H H H – Eliza – Alxr Jarvis Jane – Eliza – Julia went to Church – up the Hill – T McCormick called – 5 – cloudy morng – Washing – some Rain & snow – Wind North-east – Sandy – T. Stayner – load of Wood of McCauly – Mrs Sinclair – sick 6 – cloudy – Miss Hamiltons went over the River before Breakfast – the Father sent for them yesterday in the storm – Wm & Miss Tench – J. Stayner – Mr & Mrs Clayton – Sandy – 7h Cloudy – Mr Duff & Cath went to Niagara – with Poney – Jand & Eliza Hamilton returned Decbr 7 – Mr Duff & H.J. dined at Mr McMickings – H.O – H H H – Eliza Jane – Eliza – Julia went to call on Mrs Stayner – Jessie had the Ague – Mrs & J T Stayner – Mr & Mrs Clayton came up – - all the young ones walked back in a frolic – made noise enough to pull down the House 8 very unpleasant day – Rain snow and Windy & cold – Mr Duff drove H H H and Julia out to Mrs Boyds with Poney – Jane & Eliza dined at Mr Stayners – Coll Hamilton called about five – for them to be ready to go with him in the Morng – T. Stayner walked home with them – Sandy – �9 – clear – windy – R H took the Girls to Niagara – Jessie & Cath busy packing their Trunks – H.O. making Ginger bread-roils – Jessie & H H H – Eliza – Augusta – Mr Duff & the 3 Miss Hamiltons went to Tea at Mrs McMickens – T Stayner – Decbr 10 = Cloudy – not very cold – Mr Duff drove H.O. & Cathn to Niagara with Pony – Miss Hamiltons things sent over the River – Miss Tench brought in her Trunk – stayed all Night – J. Stayner – H.O bought 12 cups & Saucers – $2 – bought 100wt Flour from Mc Pherson – nt pd 11th – Sunday – cloudy – Jane Hamilton came over – Mr Duff gave Cathn a plaid cloak – $5 – Edmund, Miss & Wm Tench – some of the Family went to the Scotch Fire [word illegible] Oats from McPherson – 12 cloudy – all up and Breakfasted at seven – ready to start for Hamilton – went in Mr Tenches slay to Beaver-dam – with Jessie – H.O. & H H went on with the Poney – turned out beautiful day – slaying very fine – all ice – returned at two O’Clock – Jane left for Buffaloe – – Decbr 13 – snow-storm -mild – cleaned all the Knive – put away ten – clean the Pantry shelves – Sandy – 14 fine Morng – scrubbing baking – day continued fine 15 – fine morng – A load of Wood from Mr McPherson – nt pd Mr Mrs & Master FitzGerald – Mrs & Miss Melvill – Miss Farrand – H.O – H H returned accompanied by Rt J.H. & Mrs O’Reily – stayed all Night – 16 – cloudy- appearance of more snow – Rt J.H. & Mrs O’Reily went to Chippawa – Mr FitzGerald came for his Wife and Child – 17 – high wind – cold – J. Stayner – Sandy brought some shirts to be made 18 Sunday – high wind – cold – H.O. Eliza & Alexr went to Niagara to Church – H.O & H H went up to Mrs Stayners Decbr 18 Sandy – J & T. Stayner – 19 – Windy – cold – washing – Alxr took the two sows out to Mrs Jacobs – they came back – Sandy – 20 – Warm – H.O. – H.J & Jarvis went to Niagara – H.O. borrowed $4 of McCormick – three pr Boots for Cne Emma * Herbert $2-6/ – 1lb Tea $1 – Candles 2/ – thread 1/ – McCauley drawing Wood 21 – Warm – thawing – Mr Mrs & Master FitzGerald – Mr & T McCormick – Sandy – J. Stayner – Letter from Cathn & Jessie at London – 22nd – high wind – very cold – Wm Tench – Mr FitzGerald came with a soldier to take down the Pipe of the Hall stove – could not, as the other Man did not come – Flour from Dr Hamilton’s half load Sandy – Decbr 23d – very cold – Water froze in the Kitchen during the Night H.O. wrote to Cthn & Jessie – T. Stayner – Sandy – Candles 3lb – 24 – fine – cold – H.O. – Hellen – Alxr & Jarvis went to Niagara – scrubbing – Sandy sent a Turkey to H.O. – Sandy 25 Sunday – cloudy – H.O. -H.J – H H & Eliza went to Church at Niagara in Mr McPhersons slay – H.J. dined at Mr McCormicks stayed all Night – H.O. & Augusta called for H.J. in a slay to go to Queenston in the afternoon – Jn Stayner – Sandy 26h Cloudy – mild – Ironing – Miss Whitney – T Stayner Sandy – Mr, Mrs, Miss Balls – Miss Samson – took down the Stove Pipe – which was nearly full – Mc Pherson took the two Sows a ride – to Mrs Tenches – left them there Decbr 26 to mend their condition – and change at six 27 fine morng – busy canning House – a Letter from Crh & Jessie who arrived at Amherstburgh on 22d all well – Sandy – J & T Stayner – H.O – H H went to Mrs Stayners to Tea – 28th – snow – H.H.H went to ride with Mr & Mrs Sinclair – they drank Tea here – J & T Stayner 29th – dull – cold – some snow – Sandy – 100wt Flour $2 – pd – 1lb Tea 30 – Cloudy some snow – cold – Sandy – Sandy Sandy took 3 shirts back – 31 very cold – cloudy – Sandy – J Stayner – � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fca4ad55d5db50700aaadb0f8cfd8781.pdf fa35ef5f18c8c4d8a0b2d7b7b1034884 PDF Text Text THE DIARY OF HANNAH DELVINA JARVIS , née PETERS 1st January to 31st December 1843 scans of the Diaries downloaded from University of Guelph Rural Diary Archive https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/collections/show/49 Transcribed by Thomas M. Walker great – great – great – grandson of Hannah Jarvis tom at tmwalker dot uk January 1st 1843 cold – H.O. & Hellen – Augusta Alxr & Jarvis went to Niagara to Church – Letter from Jany 1st Amherstburgh – from M.J Hamilton – Mr & Mrs Robinson bought a 2tr o Venison – stayed about an Hour – Mr Sinclair – Mr Crayton J & T Stayner – – Sandy dined here – H.O. wrote to Cathn – H H – Eliza – Hellen – Augusta – Alxr – Jarvis & Caron – went to the Kirk – 2d cloudy – some snow – H Js birth day – 80 years old – born in 1763 – 3d sunshine – very cold – Mrs – J & T Stayner – she brought 3 nightgowns to be made for Louisa 4 fine – cold – sunshine – the weather much moderated – H.O went up to see the Dr – his advice to go to Toronto with Jarvis – Mr Cummungs – Mrs Mackim – Miss Racey – dined here – H.O – H H H & Eliza went down Jany 5 to Mr Mc Mickens – he is to try and sell the sleigh – Candles from Sandy & Butter – T & J. Stayner –Sandy – 6 – fine mild morning – H.O – Alxr & Jarvis left for Toronto at 10 O’Clock – Pony in high spir spririts– J Stayner – Mr & Mrs Sinclair went of to St Cathns on their way to Richmond Hill – a thaw commenced – 7 still thawing – Dr Hamilton called about the sleigh – some Rain – snow all gone but in spots – J. Stayner – 8 – thawing – Sunday – high Wind – rain and Hail – Lightning – Evg cold hard frost – Sandy J & T Stayner – 9 – fair – washing – Mr Cummings & Francis – H.O. & Alxr returned from Hamilton – about between 6 & 7 in the Evg – walked from St David – bare ground – bag of flour from Rt H Jany 9 Billy Dibble murdered his Wife by knocking out her Brains – 10 – Rain – a dismal day – Simsom & the Post-Master sent in their accounts – 11 – fine day – Letter from Jessie – H.O. Eliza & Alxr went to Tea at Mrs McMicken – J & T. Stayner Sandy – 12 – gloomy day – Rt Hamilton Snr H.O. went up to Mrs Stayners – Jane Hamilton sent a sleeve pattern to H.O. – Mrs Mc Micken & children drank Tea here – 13 cloudy dark – Dr Hamilton began snowing about four – J Stayner – report of Inquest on Mrs Dibble – death by Liquor and Fits – Jany 14 – snow – cold – Lewis & Harry Stayner – 15 – Sunday – cloudy – H.O – H H Alxr went to Niagara to Church returned with Inteligence that Jarvis had ran away from College – J & T Stayner – Sandy – 16 Cloudy – Washing – Sandy J. Stayner – wrote to S.J.P & Myrthe Peters – Smith of Fort Erie ran away for shooting at Mr Warren 17 – sun out – very fine – H.O – H J and Alxr went to the Falls – to have H.J.s certificates signed – could not get them signed – dined at Mr Streets – drank Tea at Mr Fitz-Geralds – returned home in the Evg nearly on bare ground – Maria sent Augusta 12 & a spool of Thread & three new coppers – the Mewburns & J Stayner – Fanny McCormick at Mr Streets – Mr Street accepted the Trust of H.O.H. Property – Jany 18 very fine mild morng – Alxr went up to see the Dr on business for his Mother – Mrs Tench sent a piece of fresh Pork – J Stayner – 19 dark gloomy day – some Rain H H sent Mrs Stayners Caps home 20 Rainy morng – very mild – Dr Hamilton sent a loaf of straw to H.O. – H.O – H H H drank Tea with Mrs McMicken – Sandy 21 high Wind – fair – Sandy Letter from Mrs Cassins – Toronto – 22 Sunday – very fine – mild – Mrs Stayner – J & T Stayner – Sandy – H.O. Eliza – Augusta went to Methodist meeting – Wm Tench dined here – 23d Washing – cloudy – windy – some Rain – Sandy – Mewburn J & T Stayner – Jany 24 high wind – Hail – Sun shine – H.O H H & Eliza drank Tea at Mrs Stayners – J & T Stayner – Sandy report says that Archy Gilkison was in Jail for Debt – Gurnseys man put up the Fence in front 25 – high Wind very cold – Letter from Cathn Jessie & Duff – John Stayner 26 – fine cold morng – rain at Night – Sandy – snow towards morng 27 – fine sun shine – mild morng – 28 – Side of Mutton 6/ – pd – 100wt Flour and a bag of Bran from Mc Pherson – 2 bushels of Oats at 2/ – owing 1/ to Williams – Sandy – snow in the Afternoon – �29 Sun shine in the morng – Sunday – Mrs – J & T Stayner Sandy Mr Clayton – Mr Tench he brought News of the dangerous situation of Mrs Lowring after the birth of her Sson – continued fine- Jany 30 very fine – soft weather – H.O. lent the Pianoforte to Mr Humfry and Tench – they are to return it in good order and to keep Jessie’s in tune besides – H.O. went to Niagara to call on Mrs R Dickson – Mc Pherson took Poney and slay to Niagara to be mended – Dr & Mrs Mewburn – washing done – H.O spent the day at Rt Dicksons – Mr FitzGerald – wife & son – Sandy brought me 3 bottles of Ink – 3/ owing him also 2 sticks of black sealing Wax 2/ owing – an Almanack – H.O. returned in her own slay – 31 Rain in good earnest – in the afternoon high wind snow – Feby 1st – 43 High wind – snow – very cold – sun shone out about 11 O’Clock H.O – H H & Eliza spent the Evg at Mrs McMickens – Sandy – 2d fine clear cold morng – H.O – H.H. Augusta & Alxr went to Niagara – bought ¼lb darning Cotton 2/4d – 43 Feby 2 – also 2 combs 3/ – stuff for caps – 4lb Butter from Dr Hamilton 4/ unpaid – J & T Stayner – Sandy brought a piece of Cotton from Mr Ross – it cut 11 shirts to be made as soon as possible – Rt Hamilton Jnr drank Tea here – 3d gloomy day – cold – 4th fine – mild – H.O – H J – Alxr – Emma went to St Catharines – dined at Eliza’s with Miss Thompson – Wm & Eliza returned as we were coming away – Saw in the Paper that Mr Robinson was turned out of his situation for no fault, but oeconomycal arangements of Government – the Govr Genl made worse – Mr Mrs & Master FitzGerald – bought St Cathns 4 Brooms 6/ – a pound of Tea 6/ – pd – Candles 2/ – qtr Mutton 2/6 – pd – 5th Sunday – snowing – FitzGeralds still here – J & T Stayner – Sandy brought the News that Mrs Lockhart had failed – FitzGerald went home took Alxr with him – – 43 – Feby 6 – blustering cold day – Mr FitzGerald brought Alxr home & took Maria & child back – the stage turned back – going to Niagara 7th clear & very cold – snow getting drifted – Dr & John Hamilton Sandy & J Stayner – Mrs Tench sent down Pork – 2 halves – 10 shirts finished – and sent off – 8 clear – very cold – Sandy Mrs J – T Stayner – Mrs Clayton – the Honble J Hamilton returned to Kingston – Mrs Stayner brought four Night- gowns to be made – Sandy – heard from Jarvis & the Girls – sent Jarvis 2 Night-gowns by J. Str 9th clear – cold – 10th clear – more moderate – Miss McCormick – brought a neck of Pork – George Jarvis – Mr Humphry came & tuned the Piano – J. Stayner – 3lb Butter – from Dr Hamilton’s at 1/ – J. Stayner fixed the stove Pipe, which was nearly down – Rain with very high south Wwind – – 43 Feby 11 – fine cold windy morning – not pd 100wt Flour – from Dr Hamilton – H.O – H H & Eliza & J. Stayner went to Niagara – bought 1lb Tea pd – 1lb Candles – Shellitto – not pd 1/ made the Girls each a pr of mitts – to bring in Wood – 12 – Sunday – clear – very cold – H.O. took the Children out to ride – Poney went off very steady – H O. Ellen – Augusta and Alxr went to Stamford church in the Evg – dined at Dr Mewburns – J & T Stayner – Sandy took Tea here 13 – cloudy – cold – H.O. H.H. Eliza Caroline & Alxr went to Chippewa returned about eight in the Eg – one cord of Wood – from Mr Mc Pherson not paid for – J Stayner – Sandy 14th snowing wind East – cold – Washing done – Letters from Jessie – Jarvis – and Cathy – an invite to the Batchelors Ball – to the Girls – – 43 Feby 14 – postage d9 Cury – d4 for H.J. – Mr Cummings & Miss C Ross called and took H.H.H to Chippawa – Sandy – Feby 15h – cloudy – very cold – Sun shining – Sandy – 16th sunshine – very, very cold – some rain – Candles from Shiletto not pd 2/ – Hannah returned – Mrs Cummings sent H.J some Butter – Mrs Stayner & Thos – brought her night gown back – Mr Tench 17th fine morning – a Tun lb400 of Hay $ 9-4 10 from Major Brown $8 – not pd H.O. – H.H.H – Eliza & Alxr went to Niagara – – 4lb Butter 4/ from Dr Hamilton – not paid – H.O &c got an upset – nearly frozen on their return – J & T Stayner – 1lb Tea 4/ sugar 4lb 4/ not pd – 18 – clear & very cold – 100 Tacks from old Humphry’s 6d not paid – took up the oil cloth and cut and – 43 Feby 18 mended it – Dr & Mrs Humphry J & T. Stayner – snowing in the evg 19 Sunday – snowing – rather mild J & T. Stayner – Sandy – 20 fine morng – cold – snow very deep – ½ cord of wood – from Crawford nt pd H.H – Eliza & Augusta went to Mrs McMickens to spend the Evg – Sandy – Mr Tench stayed all night 21 – mild, some snow – Letter from Miss A. Hamilton – Hamilton – 2 Bushels of Oats – from McMichen at 2/ – not pd – Sandy – 2lb Candles at 1/1 – J Browns nt pd – J & T Stayner – T Mewburn 22 thick – hazy – mild –some snow H.O – H.J – Auta & Alxr set out to go to Drummondville – met the FitzGeralds – turned with them – they dined with us – T & Miss Mewburn drank Tea here – J & T Stayner also – – 43 Feby 22 Mr & Mrs Crayton came in – Mrs FitzGerald brought 11 Bibs (& two Dollars) from Mrs O’Riely to made – Mr McPherson brought two loads of Wood – supposed 2 Cords 23d fine mild morng – very cold at Night – H.H & Eliza went to Dr Mewburns & spent the Evg – Mrs Clement – Miss Nellis – Sandy – J. Stayner – �24h fine clear morning – Jane Hamilton – Mr B & Mrs Robinson Miss Thompson – Mr Tench – Mr Humphry he tuned the Piano – J Stayner – H O – H H – Jane & Alx drove to Drummonville – 25 fine – cold – H O – H.H. – Jane – Alxr & Herbert going to spend the day with Maria – Mr Tench – Mr & Mrs Clayton. J & T Stayner Mrs Stayner – Mewburn – Sandy Feby 25 5+6wt of Flour – 4lb Butter from Dr Hamilton not pd – high wind in the Evg – Candles 2/ paid Bread 2/ – Tin Kettle 4/ not pd 26 Sunday – mild – cloudy Sandy – J. Stayner – took a Drive – 27th cloudy – snow – Jane – H.H. & Eliza spent the day at Mrs Stayners – Mr Stayner & Mrs Trenc called – Dr Hamilton & H.O. signed a Deed of conveyance for an Hundred Acres of Land in Vaughn sold for £125 Cy – Tea 4/ – Soap 4lb 2/ pd – T Stayner – T Mewburn – 28 – fine clear Day – Collector called – for statement of Cattle &c – Letter from Jessie – H.H – Jane Alxr & J Stayner went to Niagara received $12½ of Mc Cormick on account of S.P. Jarvis – H.H brought Augusta’s Boots back – half soled – cost 2/ Cy not pd T Mewburn & J Stayner Dr Hamilton March 1st cloudy – some snow – high wind – westerly – Holland 2/- – 43 March 1st busy Ironing – H.O. H H & Jane walked down to McMickens – Mrs Hodder – Sandy spent the Evg – snow in the Night 1lb Candles 1/ pd also 2lb Candles 2/ got on the 16th 2d clear – cold – Windy – Jane went up to Dr Hamiltons with Mr Mc Pherson – took her two Pictures to pieces – to carry home – pd Mr Mc Micken for 2 Bushels of Oats – got the 21st Feby – pd J Brown for 2lb Candles 2/ got 21 Feby – H.O – H H – Augusta & Alxr went to Drummondville – left Augusta – 4lbs Butter at 1/1 – 4/3 – pd – Jane Hamilton went home – Mrs Stayner – Mr Crayton & T Stayner took her – crossed the River at 2 O’Clock Mrs Taylor & child brought over a Corpse from Rochester – to be buried at Toronto – her Father George S Ridout Maria sent some nice Tarts to the Children – Mrs Godder T Mewburn – J Stayner 3d fine morng – cold – Mr Tench paid Dr Hamilton for 15lb Butter ½5/ received – 1st – 10th & on 25th – March 3d 15lbs Butter 5/ not pd – a load of green Wood Mr McPherson not paid – Sandy – T Stayner T Mewburn – 2lb Candles 2/ – pd 4 fine – cold – Mr Mrs & Miss Mills dined here – H.O – H H – Eliza went to Mrs Mickens – H.J. bought two Tracts for H H & Eliza 21/ – Tea ½lb 3/6 – staylaces /5d – pd 100wt Flour – from Dr Hamilton not pd – Sandy – J & T Stayner T Mewburn – Mrs Stayner returned from Buffalo – 5 Sunday – fine sunshine morg H.O – H.J – Hellen – & Alxr went to Niagara Church – called at Mr McCormicks – had some crooks on nols – dinner sent off the Table for us to eat our cakes – John Stayner & Tom – Sandy 6th fine – Sunshing morning – very cold – Mr – Mrs & two Miss Cummings & old Mrs Maclim dined her – Dr Hamilton called and offered H.O. Wood, if she could hawl it – pd McCawlay $2 on account – yest 1/– pd – Cotton 1/3 43 March 6 – load of green Wood from McPherson arrived – Joseph – Augusta – Mary (Robert) Hamilton Rt Low – from Hamilton – Sandy – J & T Stayner 7 very fine morning – H.O pd a Man for horse collar $2 H.O – H H – Joseph & Augusta Hamilton Rt Low – went to Drummondville – took Tea with Maria – brought Cathy back she stayed all Night 2lb Candles – Sheletto 2/ not pd – 8h mild morng – Joseph & Augusta Hamilton, left for Hamilton also Rt Law – H.O – H H & Hellen took Cathy to Drummondville in the Evg – – T Mewburn & J Stayner – Alxr very unwell with a cold – 9h fine sunshine morng – Mr & Mrs & Master Creen – Mrs Samson – Wadsworth began to draw Wood from Dr Hamiltons – T Stayner with a Letter from Jarvis – Mr Tench to borrow the Poney – Wadsworth drove four load of Wood – 4lb Butter of Dr Hamilton – not pd – J Stayner – 43 March 10th mild – cloudy some snow – & rain Letter from Cathn – Argus – from Hamilton – Rt Hamilton came and took his Daughter Mary over the River – good lucke – Wadsworth drove 3 loads of Wood – J Stayner – young Sinclair – ½lb Tea 4/ pd – Mr Tench returned Pony, at Night 11 cold westerly Wind – Jarvis – the Girls H.H & Eliza went with J Stayner & Sinclair to Drummondville – 2lb Candles 2/ not paid – Shiletto – 2 Bushels of Oats 4/ pd R.J Hamilton & Mr Freeman – H.O – H J – Hellen – Alxr & Herbert took a drive to St Davids – Wadsworth drew 2 loads of Wood – Messrs Stayners – Mewburn & Sinclair spent the Evg Here – H.H & Eliza pr Boots 10/ each 12 Sunday – fine, rather cold – R.J. Hn Cathy, Mr Freeman – Miss Rogers – brought Augusta home and dined here – J Stayner & Sinclair in the Evg – Sandy for five minutes 13 snow – mild – Washing done at 3 O’Clock – C Sinclair – Mrs Stayner – 43 March 13 Hannah spent the Evg at Mrs Stayners – 14 fine – very cold – H H & Eliza went to the Falls with Mrs Stayner &c – 2lb Butter – (Mc Pherson) 2/ pd Sinclair = J Stayner – thread 6d – 15 – fine – cold – ½lb Tea 4/– starch 1/ pd – H.O – H.J. & Alxr went to St Catharines – called at Mr Robinson – they were out – Miss Thompson very civil – gave us some Bread – Butter – Cheese sweet Biscuit & Wine – We went to Mrs Mills – she was very kind gave us Tea – Hotcakes – Butter – Cheese – Cake – preserves & Bitters – came home in a Hour & Ten minutes – J Stayner – Humphry returned the Piano – 16 – fine – mild – H.O. – H H – E & Alxr went to Chippawa – took Carrots & Parsnips to Maria – her Tumbler & Crock – 2lb Candles at 2/ nt pd Sheletto – 5lb Butter 5/ nt pd 5lb Flour from Dr Hn not pd – ½ past 2 O’Clock – began to snow – H.O. &c returned not finding any one at Home at Chippawa – – 43 March 16 called on Mrs Leeming – dined with Maria – H.O. – H H much fatigued – lay on the Soffa all the Evg – 17th snowing – cold – cleared off about Ten O’Clock – very cold – H.O & H H went to Mrs McMickens to Tea – J. Stayner – H.J. had a Letter from Jessie – 18h clear and very cold – scrubbing – 1lb Tea 8/– Bar of Soap 2/6 nt pd (Browns) – T Stayner – Sandy – 5lb Butter 6/3 – Mc Pherson for Maria not pd �19 Sunday – fine – cold – H.O – E & Alxr went to Church – Niagara – J Stayner – Sandy – drank Tea here – some snow – cold evg – 20 cloudy – cold – Wadsworth drew two loads of wood – Mrs J Stayner – Mr & Mrs Sinclair – washing done at three 21 – cloudy – cold – Washing done at three – Wadsworth drew two loads of Woods – upset one – old Mrs Merrit died at six in the Evg – – 43 March 22 cloudy – colds – Wadsworth brought one load of Wood – H.O – H.J – H.H – & Alxr went to St Catharines – dined at Mrs Robinsons H.O. took her Teeth to be mended – had three stumps extracted – with very little Pain – some snow – 2lb Candles 2/– Sheletto – not pd – J Stayner – Letter from Jessie – Stayners went to Richmondhill – 23d Snow – high wind – West – very cold – Catharines birth day – Ironing – Sandy – H.O. – H.H. & En went to Mrs McMickens – a wedding in Queenston – Brown the Baker & Miss C. Smith – between 40 & 50 Guests – snow continued all day 24 fine – cold – H.O – H.H & Ea went to Tea at Mrs Mc Mickens – 6lb Butter 6/ nt pd Dr Hamilton Sandy – J Stayner – qtr Veal– from Guernsey – load of Wood of Wadsworth 25 Snowing – cold 12 O’Clock mild H.O – Heln Alxr took Augusta up to Drummondville and 4½lb Butter at 2/3 pr pound – returned in a heavy snow storm – cold – J Stayner – 2 Bushels of Oats 4/ nt pd – McMicken – – 43 March 26 Sunday – fine – mild – H.O – H H & Alxr went to Niagara Church – Dr Hamilton came from Toronto – H.O. brought him up from Niagara & took him Home – J Stayner – 27th snowing – mild – South Wind – spool of thread –/6d – 1lb Candles 1/ nt pd – Shelletto – 28 – snowing – mild – turned to Rain – 100wt Flour from Dr Hamilton nt pd Washing done about two – T & Henry Stayner – young Creighton very cold in the Evg 29 fine morng – fine all day – Dr Hamilton – J Stayner – 1lb Tea 6/ pd – Letter from Catharine $4 – McCormick 30 cloudy morning – qtr Tun of Hay $2½ pd – 2lb Candles 2/ pd Sheleto – Wadsworth drew 3 loads of Wood – the last from Dr Hamiltons – snow in the Evg – J Stayner T & Frank Stayner – H Creighton – 31 snow in the morng – Dr Hamilton received a Duff Pamphlet of – 43 March 31 an intended Duel – Letter from J Stayner – Rain in the afternoon & Night – Catherine – Black horse Tavern – burnt on the Niagara Road – April 1st cloudy morng – Mrs Mills with the Dentist to fit in H.O. Teeth – H.O – H.H. & Alxr Herbert went to Drummondville – 3lb of Butter – nt pd – Dr Hamilton – a Letter from Myrthe Peters, also from Mr Tench [word illegible] away took Jessie did not ask for C 2 Sunday – fine, sun shone – warm H.O – H.J – Alxr went Niagara Church dined at McCormicks – the Road very rough – much water – some mud called at Dr Hodders – He sick also Mrs Hodder – broke the Harness twice – the sleigh struck the Ponys Heels, which affronted him, he set off in stile – Alxr at last stopped him we got home safe – Sandy – J & T Stayner – J Stayner drank Tea here – Pony lost his fore shoe – 3d fine – warm – the snow going fast – which gladdens many a Heart – Cattle dying for want of nourishment throughout the Country – Washing done at One O’Clock – H.O. went to Niagara with J. Stayner, his Horse had sleigh – 43 April 3 a Fire in Queenston at the Bakery H.O. returned about 2 O’Clock – back road very bad – came back on the front road – Sandy – J Stayner 4 cloudy – dull Day – Sandy T Stayner – Letter from Jane &c 5 fine clear day – warm – the Transit made her first Trip to Queenston this year – Mrs Stayner & Mrs Creighton came in her = Broom 2/6 pd – 1lb Candles 1/ nt pd Shiletto – thread Thread /6d pd – J Stayner – Letter from Ctn 6 – fine – Grey is to have the Cottage, from this day for $1-4s pr month – Ann & Lydia Guernsay spent the day here – Mr Tench – H.O – went to Mrs Mc Mickens – Sandy – J & T Stayner Mr Downs lost his suit against Dr Hamilton – having purchased up Sn bridge Notes after receiving payment on all he had in hand – Govnt decided – it no just – Rain – Hail & snow – during the day – 43 April 7th Clear fine Morng – Alxr took the Drs sleigh home 4lb Butter 4/ nt pd – Dr Hamilton 8 – cloudy appearance of Rain a little Rain – J Stayner – Tea went very high at the *sale* (Custom House) – 9 – Sunday – fine morng – Road so bad, could not go to Church – read the Service with the Family J & T Stayner – some snow – H.O. – H H & Eliza went up to Mrs Stayners to Tea – a Letter from Jessie & Catrn – An Order that no News Papers or Pamphlets that contain English Novels or other Publications shall pass thro’ the Post Offices & if attempted to cross the River otherwise are liable to be seised – 10 – fine morng cold – 4lb Candles – from Augusta – J Stayner – – 43 April 11th fine morg – Washing done at twelve O’Clock – 50wt Flour nt pd – Dr Hamilton – 100wt Hay – Mr Gurnsey – nt pd – H.O. borrowed 1lb Tea from Mrs McMicken – T Stayner 12 fine clear cool morng – H.O. – H H – E – walked up to see Mrs Stayner – Sandy 13th Cloudy – Rain at twelve – Mr Tench – Mr Indian making many enquiries about the Hamilton family’s – Sowed – Celery – Cauliflowers – Early Battersea – Bermuda milon – Winter squash – the young cow calved – Mr Street and Mr Hamilton called Mr Street signed my Certificates – 14th Good Friday – fine – wrote t S.P.J. enclosing Bills – 6lb Butter 6/ nt pd Dr Hamilton – 43 April 14 Jarvis returned from school for The Easter Holydays – Sandy – T Stayner – �15 fine morng – Bushel Barley – from Dr Hamilton – J & T Stayner – 16 very fine – Easter Sunday – Eggs for Breakfast – could not go to Church – J & T Stayner 17th Cloudy – appearance of Rain – the Queen’s first Trip to Queenston Mr Mrs & Master FitzGerald – Augusta – came home – the Cistern at the end of the House found on examining to be frozen up almost solid – J & T Stayner – Steamers – chief Justice & Admiral came up to Queenston – rain in the Evng – Letter from Cathn 18th snowing fast – Set two geese on 13 Eggs each rain & snow during the day – 43 April 19 Cloudy – washing done at 10 one – a box of old clothes for the Boys, from the Dr Hn – a Trunk and Desk of Papers, belonging to Alxr Hamilton Senr – 100wt Flour – from Dr Hamilton – nt pd – 10 Bushels of Oats – 4 white Turkeys + Set a Hen n 13 Eggs – J & T Stayner 20h fine clear morng – Letter from Jessie –Steamer Chief Justice – the Queen – J Stayner – 21st fine clear day – 6lb Butter 6/ – nt pd Dr H – borrowed $5 – thread 6d – pd – J Stayner – Dr Hamilton 22 Cloudy – Jarvis went over to Toronto to College – T Mewburn – J Stayner – sowed – Tomato’s – Peppers – Celery red Cabbage – 43 April 22d – a pound of Tea 7/ – pd – two pound Candles 2/2 – pd H.O – H H & Eliza went to Mrs McMickens – rain in the night 23d Sunday cloudy – more pleasant in the middle of the Day old Rt Hamilton – Sandy – J & T Stayner the Family went to Kirk – 24th – clear & fine – soap 2/ pd received a Letter from S.P. Jarvis inclosing $60 – amount of my Bill in his favor – 4lb Butter 5/ pd Mr Mrs & Master FitzGerald – J & T Stayner – Mewburn – Wrote to Samuel Jarvis – Cotton & Orleans cloth 6/- 25th – fair – gave H.O $3 to pay McCaulay in part – H.O. pd 4/ to Black for mending Boots for Alxr – Letter from Cathn & Jessie – W.B. Robinson Dwond Thompson – H.O – J.H Ea walked up to Mr Stayners – J & T Stayner – – 43 April 26 Cloudy – some Rain – high South Wind – FitzGeralds went Home – J & T Stayner – HO – H H went to Browns – bought a pr gloves for Jarvis – out his Money sent by Jessie – sent a parcel up to Mrs O’Riely Rain all Night – 27 Rain – 12 O’Clock fair Sent a Box to Jarvis – with a Cake for his birth day – the Girls walked out to Mrs Williams for Butter – did not get any – Took down the stove pipe – Sandy called – took my Purse & $4 to Buffaloe – J & T Stayner – Soldier cut some Wood – pd him 6d – 28 – fine morng – pd Mrs Sheletto 6/ due her & 2/ for Candles – 2 dozn Eggs 2/ – 1lb Butter 1/6 (a cheat Mr Brown) – Nails 1/6 – a soldier cutting Wood & repairing Fence – J & T Stayner & Mewburn 29 fine – high easterly wind – a Salmon & Trout 6/ – soldier cutting wood – set a goose & two hens – pd soldier 2/ – 43 April 29 – and Dr Hamilton $5 that he lent – H.O went up to the Drs – 1lb butter 1/3 – stay lace – 30 Sunday – Rain – Ice running – J Stayner – Sandy – * Alexander went to the Acedimy at $5 for two Maths May 1st cloudy – rain – Ice coming down – 2/ for mending my Purse – 2/for soap – /63 slate Pencils – 1/6 for 2ds Binder – 7/ to Crawford – 3/5d for Butter & Eggs – 2/ soldier – $1 Butter Miss Hamilton – Stayners – Sandy 2d fair – cold – 1/9 Bread – pd – 2/– Paper – Pens – pd – Veal 5/9 – pd – Gloves for H H 2/ pd H.O – H H – E – Jane – Eliza – Julia went up to the Drs – 3 – fine – cool morng – H.O – H.J. went to Niagara – purchased – 43 May 3 a number of things as by Duff A Barrel of Jelly $2-2 $26-3-10 bought N Down &c 20 pd black Cotton for a Gown for H.O. & H J – 6prs Cotton Stockings for H H & E at 2/9 a pr – –X Hd 18/4 Spelling book – quills 2/ Boots for Augusta 12/6 Harveys oil for Hair 3/ oil for Furniture 3/ – Eye Water 1/ – 5 yd Cotton at /9 – 3/9 – 1lb Tea 6/ – slept at Mc Cormicks – 4 – H O – H J returned in the Chief Justice – found the little man tuning the Piano – Mr McDohoh at the Canadiary T Stayner – Sandy – the young Ladies drank tea at Mrs Mc Mickens – A letter from Cathn & Jessie – H.O &c walked up to Dr Hamilton – some Rain – 5 Cloudy – H.O H H – Mary – Jane Julia went over the River to see Mrs Whitney – H.O. pd Sandy $3 on account – returned Mrs McMn the 1lb of Tea – H.O. spent the day at Mrs Whitney – bought Hellen a pr of Boots 9/ – trunk & handle /9d – – 43 May 6h cloudy – had the Cistern cleaned out – Wash-house one sent two pr Boots back to Mr McClain – by Sandy Duff – Sandy – Mrs & T Styener – T Mewburn – 2lb Candles 2/– pd Augusta sent me a Pot of soused Fish – 7 Sunday – fine – wind high from the South – Ice coming down not very thick – J Stayner – T Mewburn – Mr & Mrs Creighton Sandy – some of the Girls took a walk �8 – fine – ice running – washing done at 12 – FitzGeralds – Butter 4lb 4/ pd – Eggs 4/ J & T Stayner – T Mewburn – Sandy set a Turkey on 11 Eggs 9 – fair – Ice running – report that Lake Erie was free of Ice – a Barrel of Flour $4-4 – pd – paid Adam Brown $3 – Ct part for Hay – 1c in FitzGerald – the Troops from Drummondville passed down to Niagara 43 Jun 9 Jane & Eliza went to the Stayners to stay a few days – Butter from Mrs Wrays 6lb nt pd Sandy – J Stayner – 10th fine morng – easterly Wind – set a Hen on 11 Egs – in a Barrel FitzGeralds went to Niagara in the Rain – get very wet Letters from Jessie – Jarvis & Cathy – paid soldier 6/ for working in the Garden – killed the Calf very fine Veal – skin weighed 6½lb 11 Cloudy Rain – cleared of very fine at ten – Hannah went to spend the day at Mrs Stayners took fore qrs of Veal – Weight 16lb – Mr & Mrs Cleighton J T Stayner Hanh stayed all night at Mrs Stayners 12 – fine – 1lb Tea 1/ – pd soldier 6/ in full – Letters from Catn & Jessie – 7 Milk-pans & a Pail from Dr Hn – Candles 2/ – pd pr Gloves for H.O. 1/2d – H.H – Jane & Eliza went to Tea at Dr Mewburns 43 May 12 T Stayner – sent Mrs Whitney half qtr Veal – 13 Rain early in the morng – fine afterwards – Dr Hamilton – J & T Stayner – T Menburn – Jane & Eliza returned – A caught the Poney + 2lb Butter nt pd Mrs Wray 14th Sunday – cloudy – Jane – Julia & H H walked to Stamford Church – dined at Dr Mewburns – returned much fatigued – Sandy – T Mewburn – J & T Stayner – William Winn died – a gale of Wind – with Thunder Lightning and Rain about one in the morng – 15 – very fine and great Heat – Wadsworth mending the cistern – H.O. went to the Falls with Dr Hn – the Dr 43 May 15 kept the Pony – Jane & Eliza went to Niagar – brought my Watch pd 6/ – Set a Hen on nine Eggs (Turkey) – J & T Stayner – T Mewburn – Sandy crockery from Dr Hamilton 16 fine – FitzGeralds with the Company came to Queenston Fitzd – came to live at H.O.H at $25 pr month – Rations and Servant – H.O. engaged a Woman at $3½ pr month – her Husband at $1½ to make Garden and put in Potato’s & mend fences – Fish 4/ – pd Bread 4/ – pd – Sugar 4/ pd – H H – Jane – Eliza spent the day with Mrs Stayner – Wm Duff arrived – brought a Letter from Jessie – 17 – fine – cool – Washing done at 10 O’Clock – Joseph & John Hamilton – Fitzd busy putting up the Gates 42 May 17 Bread 1/– pd a Man took the Garden on shares – H.O. to find seed and ground – the man labored and half the produce – the Dr sent some salt meat – soft soap &c – 6lb Butter 6/ pd – the Man came & commenced his Month – Sandy & Wm Duff – J & T Stayner, T Mewburn Letter from Catn – 18th very fine – cool – set out seed Beds – Carrots & Parsnips & Onions – Set a Turkey on 11 Egs – also a Hen on 9 Turkey Egs – the Woman commenced her month – – Shelletto 12lb Beef Chandles 2/2 pd 2/ to H.O. – Mrs Ross – Martha & Eliza Richardson – J Stayner – Sandy – Wm Duff black cow calved – 19 – morning cloudy – quite cold – Mr Fitzd went to Niagara – brought up his Horse – put it onto our Pasture – 43 May 19 1lb Tea 6/– pd 1lb Secrake 9d pd J & T Stayner – Mewburn – Wm Duff – H.O – H H Jane went to call on Mrs Stayner – Miss Brown keeping her Bed – the Dr says she will never leave it – set a Black Turkey on three Egs in Guernsey’s Field – 20 – Mending candlesticks & a tin Pail 4/– a pail 8s – (Butter – 1lb nt pd – Mrs N Thomas) – 2/ to H.O. – Beef pd 3/ – Veal – Sheletto – nt pd – Sandy – Wm Duff – T Stayner & Mewburn – Nails 2/ pd = 2lb Butter nt pd – McPherson Mr & Mrs T McCormick – 21 Sunday – clear – fine – mild – Sandy – Wm Duff – J & T Stayner 22 Cloudy – appearance of Rain to H.O. 1/ for [word illegible – crossed out] – J Stayner – Rain in the Evg – – 43 May 23 – fine morng – about two an hail-storm of short durance H.O. went to Drummond ville – bought two pr Boots for H H & Eliza – £3 – Butter 7lb 7/– pd – 6lb Butter 6/ nt pd – 4lb Sugar 4/ – Cake – 1/ – Mewburn – H.O. lent H.J two shilling for letter forAugusta J – T Stayner – Mr & Mrs Creighton – Dr Hn sent Pony home with Carriage & Harness 24 fine mild fore part of the day – Mr & Mrs Creighton Mrs Stayner J & T Stayner – Sandy – evg cold – H.O. went to Drummond ville – Jane went to Stamford to stay a few days at Dr Mewburns – – 43 May 25 fine morng – cleaning House Colln Elliot & Mr Bently breakfasted with Mr Fitzd – mended H.O. carpet – her Room finished H H & Nursery also – The Woman down with the Ague – Wm Duff T Stayner – Mr Creighton H.O. walked up to Dr Hamiltons 26 rain in the morng – Thunder and Rain at three – my Room and Jessies finished – the Woman better – Cathns room done – 9lb Candles – 3/ pd – Sandy – J Stayner – thunder and Rain in the afternoon – 27 – Cloudy – Alxr sick – the Woman sick – H.H & Eliza went up to Dr Mewburn –Wm Duff – Sandy J & T Stayner – Dr Hamilton 28 Sunday fine – H.O – Julia – Augusta & H J went to Church at Niagara – returned about three – Pony behaved well the Duffs – J Stayner – little Fitzd cut three Teeth �– 43 May 25th cloudy – Dr Hamilton sun shine – H.O. went to Niagara – 1lb Tea 8/=½ lb Tea 6/– pd – Sugar – Mrs Stayner – J & T Stayner May 30 – very fine – washing – some rain – Sandy – T.Styr 31 – fine – H.H – E – Jane Eliza & Julia went to Niagara – in Chief Justice – H.O. went down and brought H H & Jane back in Waggon – J Stayner H H & Jane sat up with Miss Brown who had Fits during the Night – very cold night – set a Turkey June 1st fine – four O’Clock morng some flakes of snow – very cold – T Stayner came in haste for H.O. to go to Mr Stayners Miss Brown again in fits – – two Dollars to McPherson – five lbs Butter – Mrs Tench 5/ pd – 3 pr Boots Caroline – Emma & Herbert from Black 12/ – 10/ – 9/ – J Stayner – Mewburn Mrs Hodder – 43 June 1st Eliza & Julia sat up with Miss Brown – quite cold 2d fine morng – rain in the Evg Sandy T Stayner – H H & Jane sat up with Miss Brown – Fitzd went to Niagara – remained all Night – 3d – rainy morng – 2lb Candles 2/ pd Mewburn – Sandy Wm Duff – Stayners Mewburn stayed all Night –fine afternoon – Hooks & Eyes – 1 piece 1/6 – 5lb sugar 4/ – 4th rainy morng – blustering Wind H.O. went to afternoon church at Niagara – Eliza & Julia & Alxr went with her – Wm Duff – Stayner The young Ladies went to Kirk 5h Rain – Washing done at 10 O’Clock morng – Wm Duff – 6 Cloudy – some Rain- 11lb Tea – pd 7/6 Duffs – Stayners – – 43 June 7th fine morning – paid Sherriff $2 – Beef 3/ pd – Wm Duff Stayners Fish 1/- 8 Rainy morng – Candles 2/2 pd Fish 1/ W Duff – Stayners 9th fair & warm – rain in the Evg – Jane – H H Eliza & J & John Stayner went to Niagara Dr Hamilton – Wm Duff – 10th Cloudy morning some Rain during the Day = Ts Mewburn J Stayner & Harry Rain all night – 11th Sunday – rain – cleared up H.O – H H & H.J. walked to Mrs McMickens & Stayners – J & T Stayner – Wm Duff – – 43 June 12th Monday very fine – washing done at 12 – Mrs Elliot called on Maria – & lunched Wm Duff – Stayners – a Letter from Jarvis – Jane went to Drummondville with Mrs Creighton 14 – Cloudy & Windy – H.H & Jane went to Niagara with the Stayners & Mewburn – to spend the Evg – they received a present – each of a scarf & nit Gloves – returned at one O’Clock morg – 15 very fine – Julia & Eliza’s returned in the Queen- Hugh Richardson – Stayners Wm Duff Mr & Mrs Duff 16 fine morng – Cathn John Askin – Mr Mrs Fraser & Children – arrived – Mrs Stayner Mrs Creighton – J Stayner – T Mewburn took Jane & Hannah out riding – Wm Duff – Mr Fitzd went to Niagaa received a pr Gloves & a Purse from Cate & Elz Duff – – 43 June 16 Coll & Mrs Elliot breakfasted with Mr Fitzd & Mr Doriy Mrs Et spent the day H.O – Ctn & Jessie went to Niagara Mrs Creighton – Stayners – Duff Asken – Richardson – in the Evg – J Askin went to see Miss Brown – some Rain had the Calf killed 17 fine – J Askin – J Stayner T Mewburn – Duffs – Richardson H H & Jane went out on Horseback Mr Duff went to Niagara – 18 Sunday – very fine – warm Mr Stayner & Grear – J & T Stayner Duffs – Mrs McMicken & sons – J Askin – 19 fine – warm – Fitzds went to Niagara – Askin T Stayner washing done at 1 O’Clock up at four – Wm Duff went to Toronto – Jessie and H.H. sister with colds – H O sick with cold 20th fine – warm – Eliza sick Wm Duff returned – Askin – T Stayner – Wm Duff – Mrs Hodder & Hannah – 43 June 21st fine – very warm – Mr Askin – left for his Home – Ellen sick – Emma sick – Mr Tench – Wm Duff – Potatos finished planting – 22 Maria had her Room cleaned – fine – very warm – Mr Creen Sandy – T Stayner – T Mewburn – Jane – Evg Cloudy – 23d Thunder – some rain – a Letter from Cathy – Mr Duff set out for Amherstburgh – Sandy Duff – T Stayner – Mr Tench 24 rainy morning – the Chief Justice did not come up – Wm Duff – the Stayners – H.O. &c walked up to Mr Stayners – Mt Tench – Ctn walked out to see Mrs Tench = Mr Fitzd went to Niagar with Poney – the Woman sick – Dr Hodder – 25 Sunday – fine – warm – H.O. H J – Jessie _ Catn – Jane – H H – 2 Elizas & Hellen – went to Niagara Church – heard Bishop of Toronto Preach & Confirm – called at Mc Cormicks – saw Dr & Mrs Deighton 43 June 25 two Miss McCaulays – Frazers – Gilkinsons &c – heard that Charles McCk was to start for Boston tomorrow – to go on board a Whaler for 2 or three years – W Duff T Stayner – Augusta gave a small Pot of Currant Jelly for Miss Brown – Mr Tench – 26 fine – very warm – Mary better – Cathn – sick head ache �Margaret left H.O. sick the Stayners – W Duff – Mewburn H.O – Jessie & Mary went to Niagara 27 fine – very warm – Washing done at 12 O’Clock Mrs Guernsey sent a horse to pasture at 10/ pr Week Month Wm Duff – Hugh Richardson – H.O – Cn- – Jessie to Niagara – Dr Hodder – some Rain 28 Cloudy – very warm – cleared off – Mrs Seacord – J Stayner – W Duff – Mewburn – – 43 June 28 H H – Jane & J Stayner went to the Falls – 29 some rain – cleared up – thunder about 12 O’Clock – Mrs Kayley – Mrs Gilkinson – Mr Robinson – J Stayner – Hugh Richardson – Wm Duff – H H spent the day at Mrs Stayners – 30 fine – oppressively Hot – H.O – Jessie – Augusta & Herbert went to Niagara – the Heiffer taken over to Mr McPhersons Hugh Richardson – Mewburn, J Stayner – Sandy July 1st very warm – Fitzds went to Niagara – with Poney – broke the axle-tree stayed all Night 2 Sunday – a shower – H J – Cthn Jessie H H went to Stamford to Evg Church – 43 July 2d H Richardson – T Mewburn – T & J Stayner – Wm Duff – Fitzds returned – 3d fine cool morng – City of Toronto came in – her first trip this season – brought over the Methodist School Child’n on a party of Pleasure – Washing done at 4 O’Clock H.O &c walked up to Mrs Stayner T Stayner – Wm Duff 4 – fine – Windy – cool – H.O – Jessie & Alxr went to Toronto in 7 O Clock Boat H.H – Jane & Julia spent the day at Mrs Stayners – Duffs – T Stayner – T. Mewburn – Hellen & Caroline went over the River – returned in 2 O’Clock Boat – Rain in the Night 5 fine morng – 2 Eliza’s – Julia & Augusta went to Niagara – returned in the Queen – Duffs – Stayners – Mewburn – – 43 July 6 – fine morng – Catn H H – Jane – Eliza’s & Julia went to Mrs Stayners on a Carpet bee – Fitzds went to Niagara – – Jasper Gilkinson Miss McCormick – Miss Cameron Mr & Mrs Sinclair – J & T Stayner – Wm Duff – Alxr returned – hired a soldier – half a day 7 Rain in the Morng – Nicholas cutting the Grass- the third day a soldier – turning the Hay all day – H H – Jane – Eliza – Julia went up to Mrs Stayners T H Mewburn – Hugh Richardson – Poney nearly choked – 8th fine morng – Mrs Sinclair H.O – Jessie & Jarvis came from Toronto – Hugh Richardson – T Stayner – W Duff – Mn making hay a short time 9th Sunday – fine – close – & warm W Duff – J Stayner – Dr Hamilton – 43 July 10th Washing done at 12 O’Clock W Duff – T Stayner – Mrs Sinclair Hugh Richardson – H.J. & Julia went to Mrs Mc Mickens – Soldier turning & carting Hay all day 11h fine morng – Mr Fitzd went to Niagara – soldiers making Hay – Mrs Sinclair – J & T Stayner – Mewburn – 12 fine-fool – Catn Eliza & Julia went to Niagara – H.O. Jessie & Alxr drove to Niagara H.J. & Augusta walked down to Honble Johns – H.J rode back Eliza Rt & Julia returned in the Queen accompanied by the Miss Ross’s – Henry Richardson Mewburn J & T Stayner – Mr &Mrs Creighton Wm Duff – came in in the Evg – 13 fine – man turning Hay half a day – little Eliza & two Miss Ross’s went dwon in 7 O’Clock Boat Cathn returned in 12 O’Clock boat Dr Hodder & Henry Richardson 45 July 13 Duffs – Stayners – Charles Sinclair Alxr came from school with the Ague 14 fine morng – Cathn H H Ellen Maria – Augusta – Mary – Julia Carln & Emma went out to gather Rasberries gathered 16 quarts – H.O. Jessie Carroline – Herbert went to Niagara Mrs Gilkinson – Hy Richardson C Sinclair – Stayners- Duffs 15 – Heavy thunder shower in the Night – Hail – rain continued till 9 O’Clock in the morng – Stayners – Duffs – Mewburn – 16 – Sunday – very warm – H.O – Jessie went to afternoon Church at Niagara – Stayners – Duffs, Hugh Richardson H.J – suffered with Heat – 17 heavy Thunder & sharp Lightning early in the morng & Rain – Washing done 1 O’Clock – W Duff – Dan Gilkinson – Stayners Hugh & Charles Richardson – Mrs Colbourn – Henry Askin sent to 45 July 17 Kingston accused of defrauding the Bank of £4-000 with an other – hope it is not true and that he will be found he is not guilty – 18 fine morng – Charles Duff arrived Dan Gilkinson – Mrs Whitney & Son – Alxr ’s birth day – Stayners – W Duff – 19 fine morng – S.P. Jarvis Jn Breakfasted here – Caten went to the Falls with him – Charles Duff – Charles Hamilton – H.O & Emma went over the River & returned about 11 O’Clock – Hugh & Charles Richardson – Stayner W Duff – Mewburn & Cathn returned from Mrs Tench’s and did not go to the Falls – a soldier to help get in a load of Hay – 20 fine morng – C Duff – hired a stage to go to Niagar – took H.O. Ctn – Jessie – Eliza – H.H – took J Stayner with Poney – T Stayner took Miss Jane – all going to – 43 July 20 see Mrs Ball – drank Tea then returned at Nine O’Clock – Duffs – T & J Stayner – D Gilkinson – Hugh & Charles Richardson �21 – fine – Jane & Eliza went in the Queen to Niagara – Charles Hamilton went home – Cathn – H H H – Eliza Julia – Mr Duff & Dan Gilkinson drove to the Falls – Miss Ross – Mr Garret – Mr Richardson – Hugh & Charles Richardson – Mewburn – W Duff – J Stayner – Fitzd went to Niagara remained all Night – Jane & Eliza returned with Miss Ross – Nicholas sick – hay not raked up – 22 – fine morng – Charles Duff Henry Richardson – Charles Richardson – W Duff – Stayners – Mewburn – D Gilkinson 23 – fine Morng – Julia went to Manchester with Harvy Richardson – H H H – Jane two Elizas went over the River to Church with D Gilkinson – C Duff – Ctn Jessie went to Niagara Church – 43 July 23 Stayners – W Duff – Hugh & Charles Richardson – Mewburn 24 rain in the morng – cleared off about Ten – Washing done at twelve – Charles Duff – Sandy & Wm – Harvey Richardson – Hugh & Charles Do – D. Gilkinson – Mewburn – Stayners – Mr & Mrs Sinclair – H.O – Jessie & H.H H went to Mrs Boyds – Julia to Niagara with J Stayner – Mrs Cox & three sons – on their way to England 25 fine morng – very warm – Mr Gilkinson – 4 Miss Balls & a young Brother – Sheriff Kingsmill & Daughter – Miss Marshal – Mewburn – W Duff – Charles Richardson – H.O – Cathn H H H Eliza Jane & Eliza – C Duff spent the Evg at Mrs Stayners – 26 fine morng – heard Henry Askin was condemned to Penetentiary – heard that Captn Tench had struck hus son Edmond and – 43 July 26 cut his Head open – that Edmond had brought him before a Majestrate – and that he refused to get Bail – and was going to Jail – Wm & Eliz & Robinson Mr Sinclair – Stayners – Hy Richardson Mr Cockburn – poor Harry Askin – in Penitentiary for 14 years- some Rain 27 fine morng H.O – Jessie & H.J. drove to Niagara – saw Mr McDougal – who said I was to send I must send the Original paper – Mr &Mrs Sinclair Stayners – Duffs, Hy & Chs Richardson – Mewburn – Mrs Fitzd was so kind as to write out my claim to exemtion from Income Tax 28 fine – very – warm – C Duff went to Niagara in the monrg Boat – did not return – Mrs Hodder – Mewburn – T Stayner – W Duff – Children out picking Cherries – heavy shower about five in the Evg – H H H & Jane went & drove themselves to Chippawa –28 Mrs Hodder gave two Recipes for Liquor July 29 fine morng – H.O & Jessie busy Packing for Amherstburgh – scrubbing done at 10 O’Clock H.O. & Cathn went over the River Cthn – Jessie – Eliza – Jane – Eliza & C Duff – spent the Evg at Mrs Sinclairs – Charles Richardson H.O. – Jessie & H.J. called at Mrs Stayner Creightons & McMickens Dr Hodder called to take the Oath of H.J. on account of Income Tax – Chs Duff returned from Niagara – Miss Kingsmill – 30 – Sunday – fine – warm Mr Gurnsey took his Horse out of Pasture the 29 – Hugh – Charles & Harvy Richardson Stayners – Duffs – Mewburn – Mrs Sinclair 31 Monday H.O – Jessie & C Duff for Amherstburgh – Jane – Eliza Mewburn & Sandy – went to Buffalo T & J Stayner & Mrs Elliot dined with Fitzd – Fitzd broke her back – 43 July 31 Maria went with him – Hannah stayd all might with Mrs Sinclair – a Man & Woman taken up for murder August 1st fine morng Fitzd & Maria went to St Catharines – did not return till ½ past ten at night – Eliza would not lend me some of my own Music to copy – as I gave it to her – selfish mortal – the dog in a Manger – 2 Miss Jane & Eliza returned and Mewburn & Sandy – H O Jessie & Duff did not leave Buffalo till ten this morng – C Duff sent Cathn a pine apple tooth Brush – Book – bottles soap and a Myrtle Hugh Richardson & Charles – H.J – Maria & Alxr went to the Falls – called on Miss Street & Mrs Leeming – – Mr Ross sent a piece of striped cotton to be made up into shirts – to pay 2/6 each – Stayners – C. Richardson – Mr Fitzd went to Niagara returned about 12 at night – 3d fine morng – T Stayner – Marice gave a Dress to Cathne & Augusta 8/ each – 43 August 3d paid Fraizer 6/ for 1lb of Tea that was owing – Mary & Augusta (Peters) Dr Gilkinson Bob Law – from Hamilton – Cathn Robert had a daughter the 2d o August – H.H.H. Eliza & Julia – Maria & Augusta (Peter) – Stayners – Gilkinson – Law – all went to Niagara at half past nine – to a Party at Mrs Ross’s Jane and Eliza went about five Mewburn – no elder with them H H H [Chapron] to the Party – Julia – Ellen & August went over the River to purchase sugar & Tea – got it safe over – the Party returned about three in the Morng 4 – fine – Mary (Peter) went in the seven O’Clock Boat to Niagara with Julia – returned in 12 O’Clock Boat with Jane & Eliza – then H.H. and Eliza Mr D Gilkinson & Rt Law and the above young Ladies went to the Falls – returned and spent the Evg at Mrs Stayners – got a small plot of Peas – from Guernsey 5th Cloudy – Mary & Augusta (Peter) left in 7 O’Clock Boat v for Toronto – small mess of Potat’os 43 August 5th from McPherson – some Peas from Mr Tench – Maria bought 9 Cucumbers pd 10Ct – gave some to us – Cathn preserving Cherries 5lb – Brown sugar – 4lb in Loaf sugar – Black Currants 4lb Brown Sugar – 2lb in loaf sugar Mr & Charles Richardson – Stayners – Gilkinson – W Duff – H H H went to sleep with Mrs Sinclair 6 – Sunday – fine – very warm. Mr Mewburn called for Jane to go to Stamford Church – in August 1st I mad a mistake saying (Maria) instead of Eliza giving a gown pattern to Cathn – J Stayner – W Duff – Mr Tench C & Mary & Hugh and Miss Richardson 7th fine windy – warm – H.J – Aut Alxr Carn – Emma – drove to St Davids purchased 100wt Flour – a dozen Eggs – 4lb Butter – had to drive very slow returning to prevent losing the Tire off the Wheel – Hugh Richardson – W Duff – D Gilkinson – Miss Nichol Mr Newburn brought Jane Hn back about nine in the Evg – – 43-7 August 8 began the shirts for Mr Ross The Queen changes her Rout and goes to Hamilton the Chief Justice & Transit ply between Queenston and Toronto – D Gilkinson – Stayners – W Duff – Henry Richardson Willowby – �9th fine – very warm – H.J – Alxr & the 3 Children went to St Davids to return the Flour it being alive – Jarvis came Home for the Holy-days – in Transit the Evg Boat – A letter from H.O. – Stayners Duffs – Gilkinson – Mewburn – C Richardson – Willowby – all left at ten but Sandy who stayed till half past 10 – by particular solicitation of H H H – Jane – big Eliza – after he went – Cthn and girls filed out the Halls Gallery on steps – in expectation of the Commander in Chief – Coll Elliot – his two sons & Adjutant Breakfasted with FitzGerald at eight O’Clock – Eliza and Julia went to Niagara in Morng Boat – to help – 43 August 9 Paper their House – Miss Whitney spent the Day here – Nicholas – Milked in the morng – the last he did here 10 fine – warm – Miss Whitney went home in Morng Boat – H J picked a mess of Beans & cleaned them – the Boys took a Note to Mrs Tench – H H H and Jane went to spend the day with Mrs Creighton & help make a Carpet – Mr Gale & Fortier – John & Clark Hamilton – Mrs Stayner sent a tin Pan of blacCurrants to Cathn – Mr Fitzd went to Nai Niagara – returned in the Evg Boat – Creightons – Stayners – Mewburn – Duff – Sandys business with Miss Eliza detains him till half past Eleven – also Mr Mewburns with Miss Jane 11 fine – hired an other soldier at 1½ dollar per Month – to do any thing required – Name George – half hundred Flour $1½ Took back 12 shirts to Mr Ross at 2/6 each for making 24/ – – 43 August 11 J. Stayner – Jane stayed all night at Dr Mewburns – Mrs J Hamilton arrived in Evg Boat 12 fine morng – Miss Bell & Master David Hamilton – Henry Richardson – William Mr Duff – Mewburn – J Stayner – Hannah spent the Evg at Mrs Sinclairs returned at ¼ before 11 – with a Train of Mr & Mrs Sinclair W Duff – J-T. Stayner – John dressed up in some Military costume making a Noise like a jolly set of Backinalians – Jane – Eliza & Julia returned from Stamford and Niagara – big Eliza went to Niagara with T Stayner 13 fine – morg – Sunday – very warm – Mewburn – Duffs Stayners – Sandy stayed till 11 O’Clock – 14 Monday – cloudy – rain at 7 O’Clock – cleared at 12 – Went to Niagara – with Alxr & Jarvis – took Cathn & Herbert to Mrs John’s and little Eliza to Niag 43 August 14 got very wet – stopped at Mrs John’s – took a cup of Coffee – changed my clothes – cleaned my Gown – H.H.H – Jane – Eliza drank tea at Mrs McMickins – Charles Richardson (sailor) W Duff – T Stayner brought me (H.J) a letter from New Orleans – one to Cathn from C Duff – one from her Mother rain ceased about 1 O’Clock – lent Mrs John the Cork Serice 15 fine morng – washing done at three – very heavy one a Letter to Augusta from Cathy Duffs – T Stayner – Mewburn H H H – Jane & Eliza went in Waggon to Dr Mewburns – to pick Currants for Jane – Sharp lightning towards morng – distant Thunder 17 – fine morng – H.J – Alxr – Jarvis Emma & Herbert drove to the Whirlpool – purchased half Bushel Potato’s 2/ – tryed for Flour $3 dollars for common flour – Mr Lushcomb and two Daughters – Mrs Fitzd – 43 August 17 and Augusta went to call on Mrs Jn Hamilton Mrs Hodder passed up to the Cars on her way to Simcoe – H H H & Jane went to Niagara in Transit – returned in Mc Phersons Waggon – took something to eat & went to Mrs Sinclairs – stayd till Ten – Sandy – T Stayner the Waggon broke down with Fitzd 18 – clear – an Engineer Officer called on Cathn about half past eight in the morng Ellen – Alxr & Jarvis went over the River in twelve O’Clock Boat – the Man came of the Guard about nine – and came to work – Letters from H.O-H – Alxr & Jane spending the day at Mrs Creightons – came Home at Ten – Mr Mewburn who stayed till half past Eleven – H.J mending Childrens cloths – 43 August 19h fine morng – Letters from Jessie – also from Cathn Rt inviting H.J. to pay her a Visit and saying Cathy was to be married 25 Septbr – requesting me to send Augusta up – Eliza & Julia Hamilton came up – Hugh Richardson – Sandy – T Stayner – Fitzd & Maria went to the Falls – very dark night – 20 Sunday – light shower read the service – Dr Hamilton for about five minutes – Duffs J Stayner Mewburn – who stay’d till half past Eleven – twos and threes in a corners – 21 Washing done at 2 O’Clock – the Miss Hs – washed up all their things before they started and ironed – George – drunk – taken to the guard house – Alxr went to school – below the Hill began in the afternoon – 43 August 22 High Richardson Sandy Mr Tench – T Stayner – wrote to Cathn Robert Miss Hamiltons – left this day 22 fine morng – Girls busy cleaning their Room – Mrs Lyon – Mrs Walter Dockson – Miss Chesarone – J Steyner – John Stone came in the afternoon at $2 per month 23d fine morng – – baking – H H H went to Niagara with T. Mewburn – a House burned down at Niagara – J Stayner Sandy – Mr Fitz-Gerald went to Chippawa with two Officers – in a Waggon – 24 fine morng – cleaning H.O. Room & Hannah’s – Ellen went over the River – for a pd of Tea – Augusta left for Hamilton – J Stayner – Mrs Jn Hamilton & 3 Children 24 – fine finished cleaning Bed rooms – walked with the girls to – 43 August 25 Mrs McMickens – to call on the Duffs – the old Lady made wry Faces – when asked if in good Health – called on Mrs Sinclair – found her out – Wm Duff – Hall Kingsmill – 26 – fine Morng – baking – cleaning drawing Room – Mr Fitzd went to Niagara on Horse back – T. Stayner – Mrs Sinclair – Miss Stayner – Boys spent the day at Mr Dicksons – �27 Sunday – cloudy – sultry – [word illegible] went to Church at Niager – Eliza – Alxr & Jarvis – dined at Augusta’s called at Janes – returned nearly dead with heat – Mr Fitzd went on Horse-back to Niagara – returned to Dinner – T Stayner – Charles Sinclair – Raining about half past Nine – 28th fine morng – washing – Letters from H.O & Jessie – Jarvis went in the Boat to Niagara – to take a Letter for Mr Fitzd – baking Alxr – Wm & Miss Duff – Stayners – Mewburn C Sinclair – 43 August 29 fine morg – Maria – Cathn & Jarvis went with Pony to make calls at Niagara the Dicksons – Mrs Lyons all at Dinner at home at McCormicks & Hamiltons Jane & Julia came up – at ten at night – stayed all Night – T–J Stayner 30 – fine – H H & Eliza went to Port Robinson – with Mrs Stayner Sinclairs – Mewburns – Jane & Julia on a Pic-nic – at ten in the morg with Pony – returned about nine in the Evg – Stayners – W Duff Mewburn – Sandy – Mr Tench – 31 Cloudy – smooky – baked up the last of the Flour – of the qtr hundred Miss Emmila & Jane Jarvis came in from St Catharines to spend some days not a shilling in the House – nor batter nor Meat of Potato’s – Cathn took the Girls with her to dine at Mrs John Hamilton Maria & Hannah went there to Tea – Mr Fitzd went to Niagara returned at six without Dinner = had his Tea – Stayners – C Sinclair – Sandy – Mr Tench took Pony – a Letter from Dr Hamilton Hannah thought it a shame that Mr Tench should take Pony – after he had been driven – 43 so hard the day before Septr 1st smooky morng – close – a little rain – Miss Emmily & Jane Jarvis came from St Catherines Maria took Emmily & Jane to the Falls – Jarvis driver – kept Dinner waiting till seven – cleared the Bones of a 10lb½ qtr of Veal – Miss Duff – Sandy & Willy – Stainers Mewburn – C Sinclair – 3 Miss Rosses Eliza & Julia Hamilton – Julia Ross – Eliza and Julia Hn, stayed all night – set me almost out of my senses with their Noise – Mr Geddies & Jack took Tea here – 2d fine morg – Eliza –(Julia) and Miss Ross went to Niagara Skemar in a Carriage with C Sinclair – Sandy – W Duff – Stayners – Sinclair Geddes – H Richardson – Emmely & Jane Jarvis – Mrs Hodder to take leave – went to bed at half pas Eleven some rain during the night – Letters from H.O – 3d Sunday – very close and warm H H H – Emmily & Jane went to Kirk – heard Mr McIntosh – Catn Emmily – Jane & Sandy went to Stanford Church – Mr Tench – Dr Hodder drank Tea here – leaves for Toronto – tomorrow – Stayners – Duffs Septr 3d Letters from Cathy & Augusta – with Postage the Girls went to Baptist Church – stayed a very short time – Miss Brown’s Dog took H H H show off and laid it some distance from her – set all around her a Laughing – J Stayner and H H H left the Church the rest soon followed – 4th fine morng very warm – Washing done at 1 O’Clock – we breakfasted at 7 – Fitzds at ten – Miss Jarvis at half past Eeleven – baking – Flour not good – it will be worse when we have none – Stayners – Duffs – Gilkinson – C Sinclair Tench – Alxr went with Pony & Mr Tench to Niagara – Fitzs went to Niagara and Dined – 5th fine morng – H J – Maria & Jarvis went to St Catherines to see Eliza – who is very sick – found her better – returned at 7 O’Clock found the Girls out sailing C Sinclair – Stayners – Duffs Willy stay’d till half past 11 – 43 Sepr 6 fine – Cathy & Augusta – came down – Augusta to stay for a time – Mary McCormick & Miss Ellen Jarvis – returned & took Emmely Jarvis – looking out for H.O.H. & Jessie – did not come – Sandy – C Sinclair – Stayners – Mr Tench – Fitzd had his Toe bruised by a fall of a post – some Rain – 7 – fine – rather cloudy – warm high wind – Maria & Cathy gone to call on Mrs Jn Hamilton – a Tetotum Party to the Falls – Cathy returned to Hamilton – H.O. & Jessie returned from Amherstburgh – Duffs – Stayners Tench – Julia Hamilton – stayd all night at Mrs Stayners – 8th Cloudy – Julia Hamilton & Augusta went to Niagara in morng Boat baking of shorts for want of Flour or Money – Augusta returned in the Evg Boat – D Gilkinson Duffs – Stayners – W Duff brought a Peach for each – a great Treat 43 Septr 9h fine cool morng – H.O. & H J drove to St Catharines – found Mrs Robinson rather worse – met Ata Mc Cormick there and Fraizier – bought an Hundred of Flour & 6lb Butter returned home to Tea – Fitzds went to Niagara & returned about Eight to Tea – Mrs & Miss Duffs – Sandy & Wm Duff – Stayners – 10th Sunday – cloudy – Eliza & Jane & Alxr went to Niagara Church – returned to Dinner – read the Service the Duffs – Willowby – Tench – the Girls went to walk – Mrs Smith – (Seacord) 11h fine cool Morng – – Mrs McCormick – Miss Hosmer & Miss Street – Mrs McMicken – Mrs Boyd – Miss Nichol – Hugh Richardson – Willowby – Duffs Stayners Tench – Jessy ill – Mrs Miller sent for – Miss Duff arrived at 11 O’Clock at Night a fine fat child – with good Lungs – Jessy doing well – – 43 Sepr 12 cloudy – cool – Mrs & Miss Duffs – Sandy – Mrs J. Hamilton sent for Cathn to go up to the Falls with her – on the Morrow – 13 – still cloudy – The Man mending the box of the outside sistern picked a few Tomata’s for Catchepup – Mr Ferrie – Mrs McMicken Miss Duff & Sandy – Stayners – began to rain in the Night – 14h Rain – Sandy 15 Variable – warm – Mrs Duff – sent to enquire after Jessie – Mr Ferric – Mr Kinge – Tench Jane Jarvis went to stay at Mrs Mc Cormicks – Cathn H – went to Niagara – Jessie had a Letter from Mrs Duff – Rain in the Night �43 Sepbr16 fair – high Wind – warm – Mrs J Hamilton & Children – Miss McCormick – Jarvis – Jane Jarvis – Mary Jane Hamn Miss Jane & Eliza Hamilton – Joseph Hamilton – Augusta went to Niagara to stay all night with Julia – Mrs & Miss Duffs – Miss Nichol – Mr Tench – Mewburn Stayners – Old Mary Synn – Jane & Eliza stayed all Night 17 – Sunday- fine – very high wind – warm – Mr Tench –Dr Hamilton came over and returned in Chief Justice – looked very well – Mrs Creighton Wm Duff Sandy – Stayners – Mewburn Jane & Eliza returned to Niagara – H H H – Eliza – T. Stayner drove to Niagara and returned with Augusta – 18 fine windy – Washing done about three – very heavy one Fitzds went to Niagara returned to dinner – Mrs Duff & Miss – Mrs D. dined here (Mr Tench (stayed all Night) – T. Stayner – 43 Septr 18 Sandy – Mr Creen – two Miss Guernsys – 19 – very fine – Cathn & Ellen went to Niagara in morng Boat – Mr Tench & Jarvis went with Pony to the cross Roads – Fitzd went to Niagara returned to Dinner – Packing Jessie’s Piano – Sandy – H Richardson – Willowby Stayners – W Duff – Mr James Hamilton – 20 – fine day – H.J – Augusta & Alxr drove out to St Cathns – found Eliza buch better – dined there with Miss Powall – Mr Robinson accompanied the your [word illegible] to Port Robinson – to show the Canal – returned home – quite dark – found Jessie with an head ache – Sandy – Stayners – 21 fine – high Wind – Mrs & the Miss Duffs – Mrs Duff dined here – thunder storm – 43 Sepr 21 Jessie not so well – Letter from Mrs Duff – 22 fine morg – put on a pot of soap – it did not come to soap – Ftizgds went to Niagara returnd to Tea – Mr Tench – Sandy T Stayner – went to bed at 10 O’Clock – 23 – fine Morng – picked Tomato’s for Catsup & Pickling – much fatigued – Mr Sinclair – Miss Duff – Mrs & Miss Guernsey – Mrs Stayner – Sandy – H H H spent the Evg with Mrs Sinclair gathered Mushrooms for Catsup – 24 Sunday – fine – very warm H.J – Augusta – Alxr & Jarvis went to Niagara Church – called at McCormicks – at Jane Hamiltons – got a pot of cold cream at Harvys pd 1/6 qr for it – begged 5 Peaches & 4 Pairs – of Mr Stevens – Boys gathered some fallen Apples at Priest Carrots – 43 Septr 24 Mrs Sinclair – Miss Stayner – W Duff – John Stayner drove H H H & Eliza to Niagara returned at ten at Night – Mr Tench – rain thunder & lightning about two – 25 Rain – washing done about two – – Augusta went to Hamilton in Transit – to Cathy’s Wedding – Mr Sinclair – T Stayner – 26 – cloudy – cold – picked Tomatos H.O – Hellen – Jarvis & Herbert went to Niagara to purchase things returned half frozen – Mrs Duff – dined here – Miss Duff Miss Ellen Jarvis – came to stay Dr Hodder – Mr Tench – Mewburn Stayners – heard that Augusta was wind bound at Niagara 27 cloudy – cold – Mr & Mrs Chetwood Hamilton – Dr Hodder Mr Tench – Mr Fortier – J. Stayner Wm Duff – Miss Duff – H H H & Eliza & T Stayner went to spend the day with Jane Hamilton – – 43 Sepr 28 fine morng – cool – Mr Fortier – Tench – W Duff Cathn H & Ellen Jarvis went over the River – Mary Jane Hn & Jane Jarvis – Fitzds went to Drummondville – Letter from Mr Duff – saying he could not come down till after the 12th October – Edmund Tench – Stayners – H H H sat up with Miss Brown – Mrs Duff & Daughter went of for Amherstburgh – 29 fine – rather mild – Cathn & Ellen Jarvis, went to Niagara – returned to Tea H.J. busy boiling Catsup – Baking Stayners – Mrs McMicken & sons – 30 – fine morng – all hands scrubbing Miss Ellen Jarvis left this for Toronto – Mr Tench dined here Alxr went with Mr Mc Pherson to Chippawa – Mr Fitzd went to Niagara – returned to tea – Paid John a months Wages ending 22 Septr – Mr Tench slept here – rain in the Evg Miss Brown alias Askin Died – 8 P.M. – 43 Octbr 1st Cloudy – Sunday – the Girls went to Kirk Mr Tench and William T – he dined here – Sandy – T Stayner 2 fine – high Wind – Washing – done at 12 – Fitzd went to Niagara – Miss Nelly Askin buried at Stamford Sandy – T Stayner – Alxr went to the funeral of Miss Askin – Mr & Miss Land – 3d Variable – high wind – some Rain – picked Tomato’s – Mangling & Ironing – J Stayner – Fitzd went to Niagara – returned at 7 O’Clock to dinner – Duncan notwold Mrs H. Hn sent a bottle of Brandy Wine to Jessie – 6 Onions – 2 pots jelly – 4th fine – cold –high Wind – Mr J.H called for Cathn to go to the Falls – dined at Mr Streets 10 in Number and three Horses – H H H – Eliza & J Stayner went to Niagara – took Tea with Jane – 5th fine – mild – H.O had straw brought Home – – took Jessie out riding – Bottled my Cat-sup J & T Stayner – Mr Tench – 43 Octbr 6 fine – warm morng – H.O. took Jessie to see Mrs J–Hn Jane Jarvis – Mary Jane Hamtn J. Stayner – T. Mewburn – 7th Rainy morng – warm – Jessie throwing up when she eats – Sandy – Rain all day & night – 8th Sunday – cloudy – mild – some rain – Mrs J & John & Clark Hamilton Mr Tench – Stayners W Duff – David Sinclair – 9th Cloudy – H.O Eliza and Maria drove to St David. Maria purchases half Bushel Peaches – 6/ Mary Jane Hamilton – Jane & Jarvis Washing done at half past twelve – Caroline & Emma – sent to school – Mrs Creighton – J Stayner – Fitzd & Mr Tench went to Chippawa Cathn Mary Jane & Jane Jarvis drove to St David bought half a Bushel of Peaches for her Mother �43 Octbr 9 and half a Bushel for Maria – Maria gave part to H O – 10 fine morg – cool – sent Mrs J.Hn 4 Bottles of Tomato Sauce – Mrs J – is to send H.O. two Barrels of Apples – H.O. Jessie & the Girls went to walk and take leave of Mr John – Mr Tench – Hh & C Richardson Willowby – Stayners – Duffs – Mewburn –Sinclairs – Eliza & Julia Hamilton stayed all night – Fitzd & Tench, went to Niagara – returned at Eleven at Night – Heard of the Freemans return from New York – 11th fine, clear, cool morng – Mrs McCormick Jn & Mary – Dr Hamilton – Mr McCaul – Clk Hamilton Stayners – Sinclairs – the Girls drank Tea at Mrs Stayners – Rain from three in the afternoon till 11 O’Clock at Night – 12 fine – clear morng – H.O. drove H.J. to Niagara – called at Mr McDouglas – not at home – met him in the street – he signed my 43 Octbr 12 – Certificate – received twelve pounds Tenshg from Mr McCormick Eliza and Julia went home – Hugh Richardson – Willowby – Stayners Sinclairs – T McCormick – Bought a Number of things, as by Bill – Julia & Eliza returned to Niagara 13 – fine – cold – went into the Garden picked Beans & Tomato’s Dr Hamilton called and gave his advice to Jessie – she very poorly – J Stayner – Mrs Hodder 14 cloudy – cold – mendid my Window – Dr Hamilton – said Jessie must be kept as quiet as possible – food very light – sent two Dollars to Mrs Saml Jarvis for Eggs – and an order or a Keg of Butter – Sent Jarvis a table & Teaspoon 3 flannel Waiste shirts & 3 Drawers Dr Hamilton left for Toronto Mr J.H sent two Barrels of Apples Alxr went to St Davids for yeast – Mr Hugh Richardson W Duff – 43 Octbr 15 Sunday – cloudy – cold – Cathn & Mary Jane – Jane Jarvis & Alxr went to Niagara Church Steemer Rochester taken off the shore by Hugh Richardson – The Ggirls returned in the Rain – T Stayner – Dd Sinclair Sandy – rained all Night – 16 – cloudy – Mr Duff arrived – W Duff H & C Richardson – Willowby rainy night & mong till 8 O’Clock 17 cleared off high wind – cold – no meat to be had for Dinner – H.J. & Eliza & Mary Jane went to Niagara – H.J. stayed at Mr McCormicks – the others at janes – H.J. bought 1 yd swiss maslin 2/6 – two papers of Pins 1/6 – 1/3 – two Skeins of Black silk 8d – 2½ yd Ribbon 2/3 yd 1⅓ yd Ribbon 9d – 18th Cloudy – cold – returned in Chief Justice – 43 Octbr 18 Eliza & Augusta went to Niagara, to stay at Janes – Mr H Richardson & W Rowly came and took H H H & Jane Jarvis to Niagara and did not return till 1 O’Clock in the morng 19 – clear and cold – H H H and Eliza went in the Boat to Niagara – to have their Dresses fitted by Jane Hn – Augusta returned – W Duff – H H H & Eliza returned at 11 O’Clock at Night with J Stayner – brought some [word illegible] from Augusta & a Note informing me that my Brother in law Died 2d of October (Seymour Jarvis) – Mr Duff –Cathn & Jane Jarvis went in search of Butter – 20th fine clear windy morng – Mr Guernsey and Sinclair Miss Tench Mr Fitzd & Wife went to Drummondville – Mr & Mrs Creighton – Miss Tench – Fred Tench – J & T Stayner – Mr Kiers drank Tea here – High wind & Rain during the Night – 43 Octbr 21 Cloudy – some Rain – Cathn – Jane Jarvis & Alxr went to Niagara – Jane stay’d at McCormicks – Cathn brought Fruit – spices – a Citron for a Cake for the Christening of Jessie’s little Girl very dark when she returned – nearly ran over several times – brought up the soap that Mrs McCormick promised – Mrs H O H went over the River for some Tea – Rain – Hail & Snow – high Wind – 22d Sunday – the Weather variable H.O – Ctn & Alxr went to Niagara Church – Mrs McMicken and children – Sandy – 23d fine clear day – Washing done at half past one – Eliza – Maryjane & Augusta Hamilton – Jane Jarvis – Mrs Duff – J Stayner – W Duff 24 fine – clear & mild – Hugh & Henry Richardson – Willowby Mr Tench – W Duff – J Stayner – H H H and Eliza went to Niagara with the Richardsons – Jane & Maryjane Hamilton – returned about one in the Morng – – Herberts birth day – Cake received with gloves from – 43 Octbr 24 Mr & Mrs Freeman – to all but Mr & Mrs Duff – and Hellen – Cake made for Miss Duffs Christening – Mrs Freeman sent for Augusta to live with her – 25th Rainy morng – Variable – J Stayner Mewburn – 26 Cloudy – Mr & Mrs Creen – Miss Duff Christened – by name Jessie Augusta – Mr & Mrs Creighton – J & T Stayner Dd Sinclair – Messrs & Miss Tench – Miss McCormick – Mrs R J Hamilton child and servant – Mrs Freeman – Jane Jarvis – Jane – Julia – Maryjane – Augusta Joseph Hamilton – Hh & Hy Richardson – Willowby – Mewburn – Duffs – took Tea and spent the Evg – 27th Snow – the Hamilton party left in Transit – H H H and Jane joined and are to return in the Boat – Augusta left us to live with Mrs Freeman – Transit did not go further 43 Octbr 27 than Niagara – H H H returned the storm so bad – J Stayner – 28 pleasant – cold – a Letter from Mary Jarvis, with a keg of Butter – W Duff Alxr Duff dined at Mr McMicken – T Stayner – sat up till eleven to hear the final of Kate in search of a Husband – 29th Sunday – Cloudy – cold – H.O. Eliza and Alxr went to evg Church at Niagara – Dan Gilkinson Wm Duff – H.O. wrote to Dr Hamilton about the Wood – Mr Tench – �30 Snow in the morng – Sun out at twelve – Washing don about one – Mr Tench Wm Duff – A. Duff – H H H – Eliza Hellen & Alexr went to the school House to hear a Lecture on a Circulating Library – by Mr Mc Micken – – 43 Octbr 31 Clear & cold – hard frost in the night – H.O – Cathn & Mr Duff went to Niagara – Clothes hung out early in the Morng – Jane & Mary Hamilton stay’d all Night – H.O. bought a number of things for Eliza – Novbr 1st Cloudy – cold – snow – rain W Duff – 2 soldiers – digging Potato’s 2 Variable – snow – Rain – cold Alxr went to the Cattle Show Mary & Jane Hamilton returnd to Niagara – Sandy & T Stayner – Eliza had a Tooth plugged – 1 soldier digging Potato’s 3d cloudy – cold – muddy – 2 soldiers digging Potato’s a short time afternoon – – 43 Novbr 3 J Stayner – Dd Sinclair H.O – Mrs & Herbert went to Stamford – for Jessie’s & Eliza’s Bonnets 4 Clear & cold – H.O took Jessie out to ride with Baby & Herbert – called at Stayners Creightons & McMickens – H.J. answered W B Robinsons note – Ed & Miss Tench – J Stayner – Mr Duff & H H H went to Mrs Mc Mickens and drank Tea – killed a Turkey – lost 3 5 – Sunday – cloudy dull day – Sandy & W Duff Dd Sinclair = J Stayner – 6th Cloudy – cold – Mr Duff went over the River to get a Custom-house receipt for bondage upon his Piano – Hugh Richardson – Willowby – J Stayner – the Boys & young men of the village burned Guy Fox on the Mountain – Sky Rockets – fire Balls & Cannon – very pretty – – 43 Novbr 7 Snow – cold – Sandy – J Stayner 8 snowing hard – cleared off about twelve – remained cloudy – Mr Mrs & Miss Duff and Eliza left for Buffalo on their way to Amherstburgh at one O’Clock – J Stayner brought hack the Mortar – 9th fine morng – Mr Tench washing done at 3 O’Clock all dry and taken in – J Stayner – 10 rainy morng – cleared off Cloudy – mild – 11 rainy morng – mild – Cloudy – middle and latter part of the Day – Frost during the Night – Mr Tench – J Stayner – 12 Sunday – fine clear – cold morng – read the Service with the Family – Mr Tench Sandy – J Stayner – C Sinclair – – 43 Novbr 13 Cloudy – snow in the Night – washing done at half past one – 1,200¾ of Hay came in – J Stayner – C Sinclair – 14 fine – very cold – H.O. & H H H went to Niagar – bought a new Drum for the Hall up stairs Miss Tench – J Stayner – took part of the Celery – Fitzd went to Niagara – stay’d all Night – 15th Cloudy – cold – sold apples – took Candles in Pay – busy putting up the Hall stove – till eight O’Clock at Night – John Stayner Dd Sinclair – snow & Rain in the Night – greened the Pickles 16 Cloudy – rather mild – sun came out at half past one – cloudy the remainder of the day Wm Robinson – (St Cathn) J. Stayner – cleaning the upper part of the House – boiled down the Tomato Catsup – – 43 Novbr 17 clear morng – cloudy about 12 – H.O. Cthn & Alxr went to Niagar – to have some cloths made for Alxr & Jarvis – came home wet to the skin – Mr Tench – Sandy 18th Variable – Eliza & Julia Hamilton – stayed all Night – Mr Tench – Mewburn – J Stayner C Sinclair – Letters from Jessie – 19 Sunday Cloudy – E & Julia went to Niagara in steam Boat Mr Tench – Sandy – J Stayner – shower in the afternoon – wrote to Augusta & Cathy – 20 – Clear morng – Washing done at twelve – Mr Tench – Dd Sinclair J Stayner – W Duff – Letters from Jessie & Eliza – T Mewburn Rain began at eight at Night – 21 rainy morng – dank – cleared off about 12 – high Wind – a shower snow in the Night – Mr Tench J Stayner – Dd Sinclair – Wm Duff – – 43 Novbr 22 clear morng – cloudy about 10 – Mr Fitzd went to Thorold – Alxr went to Niagara – the school Master sick – Mended the globe Lanthern – put the Pickles in the Cellar – washed and tied up some Celery Tops to dry – T Mewburn – T Stayner – C Sinclair – the remained of the Celery taken up – Clothes not done 23 Cloudy – Mrs Hodder – Miss Tench Miss Mary & Eliza Hamilton came to stay all week – Hugh & C Richardson Willowby – Mr Fitzd returned about eight in the Eevg – – Rain all Night – H.O. made up her Orleans dress 24 Clear morng – H.O. & Cathn went across the River – purchased a pr shoes for herself – Catn – Boots for Jarvis – Herbert – W Duff – brought them back in his Boat – they dined with Mrs Whitney – – Mrs Stayner Mrs Creighton – C Sinclair – W Duff 25 fine morng – Cathn – Alxr & Herbert went to Niagara – in Waggon get Jarvis’s Coat – Mrs Hodder & Miss Tench dined here – Sandy & Willy Duff – J Stayner – T Mewburn – C Sinclair – Jane & Julia – Eliza made H.O. a Bonnet – �– 43 Novbr 26 Sunday – Beautiful morng – H H H – Alxr – Mary & Eliza went to Kirk – Sandy dined here – Mr Tench – W Duff – C Sinclair – H H H & little Eliza went to Mrs Stayners – Jane & Julia – W Duff read the Bible to us – Cathn received a Letter from Jane Jarvis – wrote to S.J P & Myrthe Peters – Mrs Grayham began to Milk – for half a Dollar pr Month – Mr Fitzd got up at twelve – 27 Cloudy – some snow – Washing done at twelve – cold – Miss Smith – Wm Duff – Mr Fitzd got up at half past twelve to breakfast – not sick H.O. made some sweet Biscuit for Jarvis – Mrs Stayner & Jane Hn drank Tea here – Hugh & C Richardson – Willoby – W Duff – spent the Evg here – T Stayner – came for his Mother – hard frost – Alxr broke thro’ the Ice – got the Ague – 28th beautiful morng – H.O. & Ctn went in Transit to Toronto – Fitzds man took their took down their Baggage to the Boat p W Duff came for Alxr to go over the River – Alxr could not find any Boots to fit – T Mewburn – T Stayner – W Duff – Maria 43 Novbr 28 went down to her House to see & have it white & colour washed – found out two emigrants, one with sore throat the other Ague – came home and got some Oatmeal from me made a Pot of Gruel – sent to Mrs Grayham for some Milk – and sent to the Women – gave Alxr some midicine – Miss E.H. made H.J. a Cap – 29 fine morng – but Cloudy – Mrs Fitzd went to her House – came back in a rage Mr F hd engaged a Nan to colour a Room and Passage for which he was to Pay $3 – Mr Fitz said to H.J. that he had no objections to Mrs Hamilton having any of the Men to day any thing about the House – but they must not take any Parcels any where – or they must return to their Duty – they might go of [two words illegible] – Wrote to H.O. – Fitzd rode out – returnd about 7 O’Clock – W Duff – little Eliza went to Stamford for Tea – did not return – snowing fast – 43 Novr 30 sent my Letter on board the Boat – Miss Jane dined here – Mr Mewburn – W Duff – Fitzd went to Thorold = stayd all Night – Cloudy – some snow – Decbr 1st Cloudy – very heavy weather Miss Tench came in to get some Oatmeal for her Grandmother – who fell from dizzyiness – this morng – Man cutting Wood – Mary – H H H & Eliza went to Tea at Mrs McMickens – John Stayner drove Pony to Niagar & took little Eliza to see her sister – W Duff – T Stayner – Mr Clarks House in Queenston took fire between six & seven – burnt to the ground – heard that the French party of Ministry had resigned – because the Governor would not remain a Cyphar – 2 – fine morng sent all over the Village to hire a man to cut some Wood – could not find one – – 43 Decbr 2 a Man cutting Wood – H H H & little Eliza spent the Evg at Mrs Creightons – Miss Jane Hamilton – T Mewburn J Stayner – W Duff – Fitzds went to Niagara left Duncan 3d Sunday – clear & cold – H.O. & Cathn returned from Toronto – both very sea sick Jane Hn Mewburn – J & T Stayner – C Sinclair – Duffs – H.O. brought 2 pr spectacles for me – did not suit my Eye – 4th Mary – Jane & Eliza left for Chippawa – clear cold day – Fitzd moving – H.O. bad with sick Hheadache – H.O – H HH – Hellen & Alxr went to hear a lecture on Work – by old Guernsey – J Stayner – C Sinclair Wrote to Augusta – on account of her birthday – sent to post by J Stayner – some Rain – snow during the Night – 5 – Variable – Miss Tench – Leary the Taylor – H Richardson – Willoby – Tench – 43 Decbr 5 sent back the Spectacles – over 15 Boys for Potato’s – some apples to Jarvis & his winter Cap – 6 – Cloudy – Man cutting Wood – gave his Boy – breakfast for bringing in the Wood – H.O. went to the Village Girls busy cleaning up the House after the Fitzd – left old Rt Hamilton Letters from Jessie – J Stayner – Sandy – Mr Tench 7 – snowing – Washing done at two – Man cutting Wood – Williams brought five load of Wood – Mrs Grayham washing counterpanes & Blankets – J Stayner – Nicholas got up the Baskets out of the Well + mended the Chain – 8 – Cloudy – Miss Tench – Williams brought five load of Wood Irish Boy brought up Wood to fill the Boxes 43 Decbr 9 Cloudy – H.O. went to Niagara with Mr McPherson – Girls cleaning out the Cellars & Kitchen &c – H O – made a few purchases – returned about two – Julia Hamilton J Stayner – H H H & Julia went up to see Mrs Stayner who was sick – Julia stayed here all Night Letters from Amherstburgh Letter from Ctn Freeman to H.J. – Sandy – T Stayner – 10 – Sunday – fine clear morng H.O. & H H H went up to see how Mrs Stayner was – the Dr had bled her – copiously – for Pluerisy – she was very weak and saw no one – Letters from Jessy & Eliza – all well – Maria’s child sick – cut four double Teeth – Julia returned to Niagara in Transit –W Duff – J Stayner – some rain in the Night – 11 – fine morng – Washing done at 12 O’Clock – 15 Bags of Potato’s from Mrs Saml Jarvis – Alxr brought them up with Poney McPherson went down to help him load some snow W Duff J Stayner – 1843 Decbr 12 fine morng – busy mending my Carpet H.O. has an attack of Dizzyiness Girls mangling &c – Ch & H H H walked out to see Mrs Tench – Mr Stayner & Maria 13 fine – clear – cold morng – Baking scrubbing – Miss Tench came to ask H.O. for medicine for Hodder – H.O & Catn spent the afternoon with Mrs Tench – who gave a shoulder and feet of Pork to H.O. – Alxr walked out to drive H.O. home – H H H had a Letter from Ctn Hn asking he to go up to a Ball on the 19th – 14 – fine- clear cold morng – H.O – H H H & J Stayner going to Chippawa – went and dined with Jane Hn returned to Tea – J Stayner took Tea here – Ctn had a Letter from Mary Peter – Ctn walked with Maria to Durhams – Maria purchase Butter & Fowls – T Mewburn & Stayner – 15 Cloudy – mild – Baptists Dipping – over the River H.O. Cathn & Herbert went to Niagara bought Herbert a Cap – brought Jarvis’s Coat home – caught in the Rain as usual – rained all Night – J Stayner brought up Letters from Amherstburgh – �43 Decbr 16 Rain – busy cleaning House Watered the Flowers – cut down the stalks – jolly Flowers cleared off the dead leaves – T Mewburn 17 – Sunday – read the morng Service by myself – Letter from Augusta cleared off – cloudy Rain in the E-g J Stayner W Duff – H.O. & Children called at Maria 18 – snowing and thawing – Washing done at 1 O’Clock – Phoebe Guernsey – T Stayner – W Duff – C Sinclair – Mr Tench – H H H went to the Lecture – not pleased 19 – Cloudy – – 20 – Cloudy – H.O. went over the River – took 2 spools of Thread to Mrs Whitney & a Turkey – engaged – some Oats – bought 4lb Tea – returned much fatigued – very bad roads – Letter from Eliza & Jane Hamilton – wrote to Augusta – 21 Cloudy – Mrs Grayham killed two white turkeys in mistake – J Stayner – Mr Tench – Jarvis came home for the Holy Days – 43 Decbr 22 Cloudy – mild – Mr & Miss Tench – H.O. sent a Turkey to Mrs Tench – J Stayner brought up Julia Hamilton – they dined here – Julia stayed all Night – Turkey fricassee for Dinner 23d – light Rain – busy cleaning House – H.O. preparing for Sunday and Christmas Dinner –fine large Turkey – made a pr of Mits for Carone John Stayner called and took Julia up to Chippawa in a Waggon – at ¼ past one Mr Tench – T Stayner – Letter from Jessie – 24 – Sunday – Variable – H.O, Cth Alxr Jarvis Hellen went to Kirk Caro & Emma went to Sunday School – J & T Stayner – Mr Tench Mrs Fitzd W Duff – 25 Cloudy – McPherson took H.O. Catn H H H & H.J. to Niagara Church – Christmas day – who partook of The Sacrament – the Church very full and a great number took the Sacrament – the Road 43 Decbr 25 very bad – called at Mc Cormick – Fanny returned – we had Cake & Rasbery Vinegar – returned Home after Sun Set – two Hours going & two to come back – H H had a fine boiled Turkey for our Dinner – Maria sent four Mince Pies some Head-cheese & some Cider to H.O. – J Stayner & Mewburn Mewburn – J Stayner– a soldier died suddenly 26 Cloudy – very mild – girls washing – H.O. threatened with Pleurisy – Jarvis can’t move for a Boil – H J busy making the Pantry decent – Catn dined with Mrs Fitzd – Rain in the Evg – W Duff M-r- Tench – stayd all Night – solder buried – J T Stayner 27 Cloudy – a propellar came up & went to Toronto – Transit came in Dr Mewburn came and bled H.O. 43 Dcr 27 Mrs Fitzd called to see how H.O. asked the children down to play with Duncan – Dd Gilkinson – J Stayner with Letters from Amherstburgh – 1 to H.J. 28 – Cloudy – some snow – Miss Tench dined here – the Boys went home with her – DGilkinson drove H H H to Chippawa – to a Party – Mrs Walter Dickson sent a Note to Cathn for an Evg Party – left out H H H – would not go – Mrs Fitzd – J Stayner with a Letter from Ge Jarvis – Mr Tench – the Boys went to a Party at Mr Thorburns – stayed till two O’Clock 29 Cloudy – freezing – mended a broken pane of Glass in H.O. Room – with Paper – Dr Mewburn- Fitzds J Stayner – wrote to Eliza – getting very cold – 30 – fine cold morng – J Stayner with a Letter from H.H H to say she had been waiting for D Gilkinson who was asked to dine with some gentleman – Miss Tench H H H returned at 7 O’Clock very tired – J Stayner 43 Decbr 31 Sunday – very cold – clear morng – Dr & Harrison Mewburn – J Stayner brought Letters from Amherstburgh H.O. received Letter from Honble John Hamilton enclosing $60 – from government for War expenses – H.O. wrote a reply to Hble J.H – and one to Dr Hamilton and Jessie �pasted on page for 28/29 November Mrs Tench £ s d 43 August 19th 2lb Butter pd 0 2 – 23 3lb Butter pt pd 0 3 0 Sepbr 4 2lb Butter pt pd 0 3 0 for mending the October 2 soap – 2 – Butter from McPhern on top of page for 25 December Dr Hamilton Lamp Oil – quarts August 9th 3 19 1 28 1 on pages following between the diary entries for 30 and 31 December 1843 May 16h Mrs FitzGerald came to live in H.O.H. House & board with his Family – at $25 pr Month with his Rations 22d pd Mrs Hamilton for two Weeks $12 – June 1st Fitzd pd H.O. $ 13 17h – – – $ 12 July 3s – – – $ 13 15 $ 5 $ 7 August 3d – – – $ 13 15 $ 12 28h $ 1½ Septr 1st – – – $ 10 15 – – $ 12 Octbr 2 $ 13 15 – – 12 $ s D – 43 Novbr 1 – 12 27 – – – 12 4 11 Novbr 12 1200 ¾ Hay the following have a single list per page Mr Fitzd – orders that Mr Hamilton’s servant man is to bring up Mr Fitzds Rations hereafter – and he begins this day August – 5th Beef eight pound 10th 1lb Candles – 11 5lb Beef – 14 5lb Beef – 23 1lb Candles – Septr 5 7lb Beef – 7 7lb Mutton – fore quarter 9th 1lb Candles 13 5lb Beef – 15th 5½lb Beef – 21 5lb Beef – 25 8lb Beef – October 3d 5lb Beef – 5 3½lb Beef – 17 1lb Candles 43 Octr 15 3½ Beef – 18 6lb Beef – 21 Load of wood 26 6lb Beef 28 1lb Candles 30 7lb Beef Novbr 1 7½lb Beef 3 – load of Wood 10 – 1lb Candles 11 6lb Mutton 18 7lb Beef 23 1lb Candles 30 2 Cords of Wood 1843 Shiletto – May 27 11lb Veal – 4d – 3/8 – pt pd June 9 10lbs Butter 10/ pt pd July 29th Butter 31 6lb Veal August 25 – 3lb Beef – nt pd 28 2½lb Beef pt pd �Guernsey Butcher May 31 4lb Bone at /6 pr pd June 9th 16lb Beef – owing 4/- 14 – 5lb Mutton at 5d 2/1 Guernsey July 26 3lb Veal nt pd 27 – Mutton nt pd 29 7¾lb Veal – August 1st 6¾lb Lamb – 4/ nt pd 3d 7lb Veal 1 – 5 9lb Lamb 4/ 9 9lb Lamb 4/ 12 9lb Lamb 4/ 23d 4lb¼ Veal at /5 1/9 43 Guernsey August 26 qtr Lamb – 6lb 4 28 Fore qtr Lamn 3 Sept 1st Fore qtr Veal 10½lb Loin of Veal 5lb 19 hind qtr Lamb 4 1843 Mrs Williams May 27 6lb Butter at 1/ nt pd 29 31 4lb Butter 1/- nt pd June 3d 10lb Butter 10/- nt pd 10th 12lb Butter 12/ nt pd pd 32 on account 17 10lb Butter 10/ July 11 pd Mrs Williams $1 15 8lb Butter nt pd 24 10lb Butter 10/- nt pd August 12 8lb Butter nt pd Mrs Tench June 1st 5lb Butter 5/- pd 6 1½lb Butter 1/6 pd 21 6lb Butter 6/ pd Eggs 10 pd 29 Butter 6/ pd 30 Butter 6/ pd July 3d Butter 6/ pd 7 Butter 6/ pd 11 Butter 5/- pd 13 Butter 6/ pd 17 2;b Butter 2/ nt pd 20 2½lb Butter 2/6 nt pd 21 Mutton 3/4 nt pd 22 3lb Butter 3/- nt pd 27 4lb Butter 4/ nt pd 31 3lb Butter 3/ nt pd August 3d 9lb Butter 9/- nt pd paid one Dollar on account 7 4lb Butter 4/ nt pd 11 paid Mrs Tench 8/ 14 4½lb Butter 4/6 nt pd the entries for 16 May to 5 August are in two columns per page; thereafter on one column 1843 May 16h Fish 4/ Bread 4/ sugar 4/ 17 Bread 1/ Butter 6/ 18 Beef Candles 2/2 19 1lb Tea 6/ Celarits /9 Mending Cane Candlestick and 4/9 Pail 20 1lb Butter 1/ Beef 3/ Veal 1/4 Nails 2/ 2lb Butter 2/ 22 Nails 1/1 23 2 Pr Bats 1/3 H.H – Ea 7lb Butter 7/- 6lb Butter 6/ 5lb Sugar 4/ Tape 1/ 26 3lb Candles 3/ 29 1lb Pea 8/- ½lb 17lb Loaf sugar 11/ June 1st McPherson $2 5;b Butter 5/ 3pr Boots Carn Em & Ht 12/ 10/ 3/- 3d Candles 3/2 5lb Sugar 4/ 6th 1lb Tea 7/6 7th [wor /- $2 Beef 3/ Fish 1/ 8th Candles 2/2 Fish 1/ 9th 16lb Beef $1 10th 12lb Butter 12. 13 Fish 1/- Mending Alxrs shoes 5/ Tea 6/6 Cotton plaid –/9 Eclaratis Candles 2/ 43 June 13 H.J. pr Boots 9/ 14 5;b Butter 5/ H.P. pr Shoes 5/10d pd 2 pr Stockings 5/3 prs Gloves 2/ 5lb Mutton 2/9 pd 16 13s sugar 13/6 17 Sugar 4/ Candles 2/2 Salt Petre /6 Butter 10/ Soap 2/ Candy 1/ 20 Butter 6/ Eggs 10ct 22 1lb Pea 6/ Candles 2/2 23 Mutton 3/9 Lemons 1/ 26 pd Margarde $2 sugar 17/ Candles 1/3 27 Tea 6/ Butter 5/ 4¾ lb Mict 2/ 2 pieces of Tape 2/- Soap 2/ Soap 2/ 29 Candles 2/2 30 Nails 3/- 5 Bonnets cleaned $2-4 July 3d Butter 7/ paid Nicholas 4/ Strawberries 1/ 5 Mutton 1.8 Candles 2/ Whetstone 1/ pd Nicholas $1 43 July 8th Butter 6/ Tea 6/ 10 Sugar 2/ Soap 2/ Candles 2/4 paid Mr Staynor up to this day in full $6 Meat 2/ 11 Butter 5/ Starch /10d Sedlatz 4/ 12 4lb Butter 4/ 14lb Sugar 14/ Peas nt pd 13 Butter 6/ pd Margaret 2/ Mutton 2/ 14 pd sheletto 10/ that was owing Sugar 12lb 6oz 13/4 B sugar 4/ 16 Butter 8/ �Soap 1/8 17 6lb Veal 2lb Butter 2/ 18 ½lb Tea 3/ nt pd Raspberries 1/6 Soap 2/6 19 Tea 6/ Shoes for H H H paid the Men for putting in the Potatos and making Hay 13/ 20 2½ Butter 2/6 pd McCauley 8/ Candles 2/3 Cheese 2/ Nicholas 8/ Lining for Jane’s gown 2/ making do 4/ 45 July 21 Margaret top of tines by sickness 2/ 22 Butter 3/ Eggs 2/ Candles 2/3 24 Broom 1/4 Soap 2/ Beef 2/4 25 Starch 1/6 Boot-laces /2 26 3lb Veal Mutton 27 Guernsey Sugar 4/ paid Nicholas two months Wages all two shillings overpaid 27 Veal 8/ Candles 2/ pd Tea 5/6 nt pd July 31 Soap Candles 1/ Lamb 4/ August 3d 7lb Veal Bread /6 Sugar /8 Tea 6/ Cheese /6 Pepper 1/6 Candles 2/ 4 Eggs 1/ Breas /3 5 Peaches Potatoes 2/6 Loaf of Sugar 10/ pd by Jane Tooth break ea HO HH & Eliza 2/ 2lb Lamb 4/ paid Mrs Tench $1 on account 5lb brown sugar 4/ 43 August 7 100wt Flour $3 Eggs 10s Butter 4 – Candles 1 Sugar 4 – Mending Collar to Pony2 8 Matches – – 2 9 qtr Hundred Flour 0 6 6 qt Lamb 0 4 0 Tole-gate – – 2½ Bread 0 1 0 Biscuit 0 1 – That was owing Potato’s 0 2 – 10th Bread – 2 – Butter – 1 – Flour 1 4 – 1lb Tea 0 6 – Butter – 1 – Tole-gate 2½ 12 Candles 0-2 – qt Lamb – 4 – Potato’s – 2 – Butter – 8 – 43 August £ s D 14 Sugar 0 8 0 Spool thread 0 0 ½ Bread 0 1 0 15 Loaf sugar 0 8 6 16 Soap – 2 – Starch 1 Blue 1 5lb Mutton – 2 – 17 [word illegible] half Bushel – 2 – Candles 0 2 2 Tea ¼lb – 2 0 paid for Maria Bread at Baker’s 0 5 23lbto the 10th of August Eggs 0 1 0 to Man – 8 – 18 Flour – 12 Tea – 6 Pepper – 1 Sent Mrs McMicken the Sugar that was burned 43 August £ s D 19 Butter – 1 – Butter – 2 – Butter – 2 – Candles – 2 – Shoeing & removing 3 shoes on Poney – 5 – 21 Soap 0 2 0 Eggs 0 1 0 Lamb – 3 – 22 Paper 0 1 0 Ink 1 Potato’s 1# 23 half Hundred Flour 0 12 0 Butter 1 Butter – Mrs Blacks 2 – not paid Butter 3lb – 3 – Axe handle – 1 – to Miss Catn – 1 – 24 1lb Tea (Frazier) nt pd 6 Candles 0 2 2 43 August £ s d 25 3lb Beef 0 1 3 3lb Butter nt pd McPherson 27 2½lb Bread 0 1 1 Flour qtr hundred – 6 – Soap – 2 – Butter – 1 – 29th Butter – 2 – Butter – 11 – Sugar – 2 – 31 Tea ¼lb – 1 6 Sepbr 1st Tea 1lb – 6 – Butter 4lb – 4 – Flour 50lb 12 Potato’s 2 Potato’s 1 3 McPhersons nt pd Candles 2 1 2d 1½lb Sugar (Loaf) 0 2 6 Ham – 6 5 paid Mr Fitzd for having the tire’s of 12 Carriage fastened on gave Alxr for slippers – 4 – 43 Septr £ s d 4 Soap – 2 – Starch – 1 6 for mending Hoe 0 1 6 Candles 2 2 4 loaf sugar – 2 0 Mutton 16lb – 6 – Butter – 6 – do 2 – 6 4lb Butter – 4 Jarvis’s shoes – 3 – Bread 0 1 0 7 1lb Tea 0 5 6 1½lb Sugar – 2 – Bread 0 1 0 Tole-gate 2½ 8 4llb Butter – McPherson 4 – loaf Bread sugar 0 1 4 Bread – 1 – 1lb Tea 0 8 0 9th 100wt Flour 1 2 – Tole-gate 2½ 6lb Butter 0 6 0 12h Beef 0 4 0 Candles – 1 1 Sugar 2lb – 1 4 12 Butter 0 1 0 Butter – 4lb – Mc P nt pd 43 Septr £ s D 14th Beef 10lb 0 4 Candles 1 Sugar 1 3 15 2lb Butter 2 – Loaf of Brown sugar 14 – 1lb Tea – 6 – 16 Butter 0 8 0 Sugar – 2 – Broom & blacking – 2 – 18 Bread 0 0 6 Soap – 2 6 Beef – 4 – 19th hd qtr Lamb – 4 Eggs 0 1 0 19 Candles – 2 1 20 100lb Flour 1 2 Crackers – 2 – Tole-gate 2½ 8lb Butter 0 8 0 3lb – – – – 3 9 Mutton 3 9 Mustard & cheese – 3 Cambrick – 3 – Boots for H H H – 10 – �43 Sepr £ s d 20 paid for Miss Janes shoes over the River 0 2 0 putting two shoes on Pony nt pd 3 22 Candles – 2 – Floats & Oil – 4 6 23 Meat 0 6 0 Tea – 4 – Sugar 0 4 – 25 Butter 0 2 0 paid Mrs McPherson – 11 0 for Butter owing Candles Sugar 0 2 2 1lb Tea 0 5 6 26 Sugar 0 2 2 Caps for Boys 0 7 0 24 yd Plaid 2/- 6 3 pr Socks 0 7 6 2 yds Ribbon 0 2 0 8 yd Flannel 1 0 0 2 pr Gloves 4 Ponys fore shoes 43 Septr £ s d 27 Butter 6lb at 1/3 7 6 Beef 4 – pd Dutch Taylor – 2 – 28 Eggs 1½ Dozen – 1 6 Mutton 4 6 Butter – 6 – 30 8lb Beef – 4 – paid John for one 16 Month ending 22 Candles – 2 2 Tea 0 5 6 Octbr 2 Soap 0 2 0 Butter – from Mc Pherns 7 – Bn Sugear 4 pr Boots Alxr – 12 – pr Boots Jarvis 0 10 0 3d Tea – 2 – Stays for Hellen 0 10 Candles – 2 2 Bread – 2 – 3lb Butter 3 9 5h Bread 2 Butter 2 5 Flour 100wt 1 12 43 Octbr £ s D 6 Beef – 4 – Boots for Eliza 11/ for Caroline 10/ for Emma – 7/ Herbert – 4/ $4 0 0 Hooks & Eyes 0 1 0 7th Candles 0 2 0 Bread 0 2 0 Soap & blacking 0 3 0 Eggs – 1 – Mushrooms – 2 – 9th Mushrooms 0 1 0 Bread – 2 – Beef 0 3 0 10 Fish 0 1 6 Meat 0 2 0 Sieve 0 1 0 Paper & Pencils 0 2 3 Bread 0 2 0 Blacking – – 10 York – & Tole 0 0 8 43 Octbr £ s D 12 Mutton 0 4 0 13 6lb Butter 0 7 0 14 Mutton 0 5 6 Sundries bought at Niagar 16 510 do do 0 13 0 Seifron 0 9 0 5 Washbasins 3 Pots 0 7 0 3 Slop-basons 0 3 9 4 Scrub brushes 0 7 8 Cake & Biscuit 0 20 Quinces 2 0 0 13 6lb Butter 0 7 0 Candles 0 2 2 14 Mutton 0 5 6 Tea 0 6 0 Sugar Brown 0 16 0 White do 0 13 0 Paid Nicholas in full 0 5 0 Cork 0 1 0 Glass 0 8 0 Putty 0 1 0 43 Octbr £ s D 14 7lb Butter 0 7 0 16 100wt Flour $ 2 4 – 18 Beef 0 2 0 Fish 0 1 0 Candles 0 2 0 Butter 11lb 1 3 19th Candles 4lb 0 4 8 21 1lb Tea 0 5 6 Sugar Stock-Pock 0 3 0 23rd Paid Blacksmith 2 0 0 for shoeing Pony Beef 1 6 Soap 0 2 10 26 Oats $ 1 – – 2 pr shoes for H H H 2 0 0 & Eliza pr Stays 2 0 0 Candles 0 2 0 Beef nt pd 1 4 3 Frock from McMickens for Eliza $ 3 0 0 43 Octbr $ s d 28 Shoes for Hellen Sugar 1 6 Tea 0 6 mending shoes Butter 30 Beef 4 6 – received keg of Butter from Toronto Bread 3 Candles 0 2 2 A Gown – Stockings Pocket Hd/s – Caps Borders – Flowers for Eliza – Gloves Qu9nces 1 0 0 Novbr 1st H.O. bought 20 Bushel of Wheat of McPherson at $6/6 he will take it to the Hill Sugar 0 5 – 2d Bread 0 2 0 Candles 0 2 0 plugging a Tooth – Eliza 0 4 0 43 Novbr $ s D 3 paid for cleaning Bonnets 0 4 0 Balling 1 6 4 Tea 0 4 0 Candles 0 2 0 Cheese 0 2 0 Ribbon Winr Edging 0 1 6 Gloves 0 6 0 Muskin 0 3 0 Flour 2 4 0 6 paid soldiers for taking up the vegetables 1 4 0 Beef nt pd 5 2 0 Sugar 9 Candles 0 2 2 Mustard 0 1 0 paid John Upton 2 0 0 22d Octbr Williams brought a load of wood 13 2lb Tea 1 3 – Candles 0 2 0 43 Nobr $ s d 14 a Drum for the Hall 2 – – 15 Candles – pd in notes 0 3 and soap pd McPherson for 20 Bushels of Wheat at 6/6 16 20 Cheese 0 3 0 18 Cloth for Boys Trousers 4 0 0 Paper 0 1 0 20 Soap 0 2 0 2 Gallons Vinegar 1 0 0 21 Williams brought 2 covd of oats to H.O 0 1 0 22 paid the Tailor 2 0 0 gave H.O. 1 0 0 23 1tr Mutton 0 4 0 Mr McPherson brought honey a grist 24 H.O – pr shoes 1 4 0 Ctn do 0 7 0 Jarvis pr Boots 1 4 0 Herbert do 1 1 0 43 Novbr $ s d 24 Tea 0 5 0 Mustard 0 1 0 Soling a pr- Boots for H.J 0 5 0 25 Candles 0 2 2 Gloves & Bonnet H.O.1 5 Flowers 0 1 6 paid John in full up this day 2 2 0 27 Sugar 0 2 0 Bath Brick 0 1 0 Tea 0 5 0 29 Candles & Blacking 0 3 0 30 12lb Mutton 0 5 0 Decbr 1st for cutting Wood 0 1 0 Candle 0 2 2 2 pound of Tea 0 5 0 4 Sugar 0 5 0 Cloak for H H H 3 2 pd Dairy the Taylor 4 6 – 6 Brooms 0 1 6 �Candles 0 2 2 Velvet 0 12 0 7 Beef – 7 – pd for cutting Wood 1 3 – 43 Decbr $ s d 8 Alxr pr Boots 2 Cheese 0 4 0 Nicholas for knitting gloves 0 2 0 10 half soling a pr Boots for Alxr 0 3 0 6 pr stockings Cn & Emma at 2/6 1 7 0 2 pr Cotton socking for Hellen 0 4 0 Sugar 1 0 0 4 yd Ribbon for H H H Bonnet 0 2 6 11 Candles 0 2 2 15 Cap for Herbert 0 3 0 Paper 0 2 0 16 Candles 0 3 0 18 Soap 0 2 8 2lbs Tea 1 2 Shoes for Emma 1 1 20 pd School-master for Childrens schooling 3 0 4lb Tea at 4/9 2 7 0 21 [words illegible – crossed out] Candles 0 3 0 on a page between the account for 2 and 4 September 1843 Post Office Yk Cy $ C August 14th a letter to H.J – from New Orleans 9 Septr 3d a letter from Hamilton 9 Nobr 11 Letter from Hamilton for H.J. 0 0 9 14 Letter for H H H – – 9 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hannah Peters Jarvis Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1842-1845 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, Lincoln County, Niagra, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Hannah Peters Jarvis Diary & Transcript, 1842-1843 Hannah Peters Jarvis Diary & Transcript, 1844 Hannah Peters Jarvis Diary & Transcript, 1845 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hannah Peters Jarvis Diary & Transcription, 1842-1843 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1842 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Hannah Peters Jarvis Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript and Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hannah Peters Jarvis Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph 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, Lincoln County, Niagra Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>From the diary of Hannah Delvana (Peters) Jarvis, written from Queenston, C.W. (Aged 80)</p> <p><br /> July,1st,1842. Rain all day - Sandy called &amp; John Stayner - finished 11 shirts - got 14 more.</p> <p>July,2. Rain continues - the girls cleaning the bed rooms - Weather cleared up - Catty returned to Hamilton - Eliza &amp; Alxr. came home Julia Hn. with them - Sandy called - Mrs. Stayner returned very sick.</p> <p>July,3. Sunday - fine - Miss Tench, J.Stayner - Sandy - Mr.Tench.</p> <p>July,4. Cloudy - H.O. &amp; Alxr. went to Niagra - Sandy.</p> <p>July,5. Rainy morg.- H.O. &amp; Alxr. returned. Evg. fair. Sandy - Miss Smith - Stayners - Mr.Tench - here.</p> <p>July,6. Fine morng. - Miss Tench - Sandy - J.Stayner - Grange.</p> <p>July,7. Very fine - all went to ___________ to see Church consecrated - a note from Fitz - saying Maria _____</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July,8. Cloudy - H.O. - H.H.H. - &amp; Augusta went to Drummondville in Dr.Hn. carriage - Maria better - Catty returned - Thunder storm - Rain all the afternoon - Sanford left - behaved _______.</p> <p>July,9. Cloudy morng. - Julia Hamilton stayed all night - Sandy &amp; J.Stayner.</p> <p>July,10. Sunday - fine - Julia stayed all night - Sandy &amp; J.Stayner H.O. very sick - Herbert also - Dr.Hodder sent for - McMiohing.</p> <p>July,11. Fine very warm - Dr. Hodder came up - Julia went across the River - Miss Tench - Miss Smith lived Charles - he left at night - at $2 per month.</p> <p>July,12. Very warm - Mrs.McCormick,Tom - &amp; George - Mrs.H.J.Hamilton, Miss Tench.</p> <p>July,13. Very warm - Wrote to _______ Burnham enclosing $9 - Mrs.C.Seacord called - _____ Stayner - Sandy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July,14. Very warm - Miss Tench - the girls went to Mrs.McMichinga -</p> <p>July,15. Very warm - Dr.Hamilton &amp; Mr. McMichinga called on business to Mrs. H.O.H. - J.Stayner.</p> <p>July,16. Very warm &amp; dry - Dr.Hamilton, Mrs. &amp; Miss James Hamilton - Miss Askin and Jarvis Hn. arrived from Toronto - Mr.&amp; Mrs. Botherson - Miss Smith - J.Stayner - Augusta came back.</p> <p>July,17. Fine - dry - sultry - Mrs.J.H. &amp; party dined here - J. Stayner - wrote to Maria - &amp; Tom - Sandy - Miss Smith - Mr.Tench.</p> <p>July,18. Fine - dry - warm - windy - Mrs.J.Hamilton - Miss Tench - Mr. Tench - Sandy - J. &amp; S. Stayner - Mrs Stayners daughter s arrived - Alxr's birthday - neveral boys came{?} to play with him in the eveng.</p> <p>July,19th. Fine - dry - sultry - J.Stayner - Mr.Tench.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July,20. Mrs.H.O. &amp; Catty called at Mrs.Stayners - Mrs.Sinclair - J.&amp; T.Stayner called here.</p> <p>July,21. Fine - not so warm - Mrs.James and party dined at Dr. Hamiltons - Mrs.Jn. Hamilton &amp; family arrived from Kingston - J.&amp; T.Stayner and Sandy - Miss Tench.</p> <p>July,22. Fine - dry - cool - began cutting hay - Mrs. Jn. Hamilton went and called on Mrs.Jn.Hamilton. Miss Tench - Julia - FitzGeralds - Mrs.Jn.Hamilton - T.Stayner - Sandy. Drank tea with Mrs.McMiching.</p> <p>July,23. Fine - dry - All went to the Falls. Returned to tea - J.&amp; T.Stayner - F. &amp; Miss Tench - two Mewburns called.</p> <p>July,24. Fine &amp; dry - very warm - Mrs. James Hamilton &amp; party left by the Carrs - T.Mewburn - Mrs.Tench &amp; Grange.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July,25.24! Sunday - Heavy thunder storms,cloudy - sultry - Mr. &amp; Mrs. Sinclair - Stayners - Sandy</p> <p>July,25. Warm &amp; sultry - Miss Richerdson,Miss Muerhead - Stayners .</p> <p>July,26. Warm - dry - Mrs. &amp; Miss Fran McCormick - Miss Ellen Jarvis - Mrs.Dr.Hamilton - Grange.</p> <p>July,27. Warm &amp; dry - Mr.Grange Mewburn - J.Staynner.</p> <p>July,28. Warm &amp; dry - Pendegrass took away the colt - Mr. Tench - Brock - Grange - T.Stayner.</p> <p>July,29. Very warm - McPherson got in the remainder of the hay - Miss Tench - T.Stayner.</p> <p>July,30. Rain after one o'clock - end during the night - Sandy at 10 o'clock at night with two letters - one from old Rt. Hn. to Jessie - one for Augusta from her sister Cathn.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July,31. Sunday - fair - quite cold - wind N.W. - Mr.&amp; Miss Tench - Sandy - J.&amp; T.Stayner - wrote to Myrthe Peters.</p> <p>Aug.1st. Cloudy - wind high - N.W. - cold - washing finished by tan - wrote to S.J.Peters.</p> <p>Aug.2. Fair - wind N.W. - cool - Mrs.McCormick - J.&amp; T.Stayner</p> <p>Aug.3. Cloudy - wind West - warm - T. &amp; Mrs.Stayner - Sandy.</p> <p>Aug.4. Fair - warm - Dr.Hamilton stopped u[ the window in the garret - with mortar - avg. - Miss Smith - Nichol - J. &amp; T.S Stayner - Sandy - Hodder - F.Tench.</p> <p>Aug.5. Fair - cool - H.O. &amp; Catn. spent the afternoon with Mrs. J.Hn. ________ J.Stayner - Sandy.</p> <p>Aug.6. Fair &amp; warm - H.O. &amp; Jessie went to Niagra - returned with Mrs.Jn.Hamilton - J.&amp; T.Stayner.</p> <p>Aug.7. Fair - warm - Sunday - Sandy - T.&amp; John Stayner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug.8. A tremendous thunder storm with torents of rain - Miss Tench - H.O. &amp; Ellen went to Niagara - washng done at 12 o'clock - H.O. &amp; Hellen returned - James Boulton - lost his gown.</p> <p>Aug.9. Rain - T.Stayner - Miss Smith - Mr.Tench.</p> <p>Aug.10. Cloudy - rain - Mr.Tench - R. - J.Hamilton.</p> <p>Aug.11. Cloudy - T.Stayner - Sandy.</p> <p>Aug.12. Fair - Julie Hamilton - Miss Whiting - J.T.Stayner - Sandy - Miss Tench.</p> <p>Aug.10.13. Fair - Cathn &amp; Hannah went to Niagra - Hannah returned - Dr.Hamilton &amp; family left this for New York on their way to England - H.O. &amp; Jessie drank tea at Mrs.Stayners - Miss Tench.</p> <p>Aug.14. Sunday - fair - J.&amp; T.STayner - Sandy.</p> <p>Aug.15. Sultry - Rt.Dickson - Miss Hosmer - Miss Macklim - Mr. Tench - Mrs.Jn.Hamilton &amp; five children - Mrs.McMicing &amp; child - Miss Smith - J.Stayner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug.16. Sultry - Mrs.Jn.Hamilton 3 boy Cathn went to the Falls with Mrs.Jn.H. -Saml.McCormick - drank tea at Mrs.Stayner - H.O. - Hn. - H.H.H. -Jessie - Eliza and self - J.&amp; T. Stayner - Mewburn - Miss Tench.</p> <p>Aug.17. Cloudy - sultry - a little rain - H.O. &amp; Ctn. - Alxr. &amp; Jarvis dined at Rt.Dicksons - came home in his carriage - J.&amp; T.Stayner - Sandy - a row at St.Cathn.</p> <p>Aug.18. Rain in the morng. - then fair - high wind - H.O. &amp; Jessie went to see Mrs.J.Hamilton - rain in the avg. - they walked home in the mud - Mrs. J.Hs. servants refusing to put the horses in the carriage - Jessie went to Niagara with Sandy - J.&amp; T.Stayner - Sandy.</p> <p>Aug.19. Various - Mr.&amp; Miss Tench - Miss H.Hamilton - Miss Chesmore - H.H.H. - Jessie - &amp; Eliza went to Mrs.McMichings</p> <p>Aug.20. Cloudy - H.O. &amp; Jessie went with Mr.John Hamilton to Niagara - Mrs.McMiching - Mr.&amp;Mrs.Sheed - J.&amp; T.Stayner - Sand - Mr.Tench - received a letter from Mrs.T.McCormick</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug.21. Sunday - very fine - J.&amp; T.Stayner - Sandy - Mr. &amp; Miss Tench.</p> <p>Aug.22. Very fine - the City of Toronto with a large party for the Falls.</p> <p>Aug.23. Very fine - F.&amp; Miss Tench.</p> <p>Aug.24. Mr. &amp; Mrs.Walter Dickson - Miss Hellen Hamilton - two Miss _________ - Hn. went to Niagara to stay - Dr.Hamilton returned.</p> <p>Aug.25. Cloudy - Robert H. &amp; Maria &amp; child - Sandy McMiching - J.&amp; T.Stayner - H.O. went with Sandy Duff to Niagara.</p> <p>Aug.26. Heavy rain in the morning - various through the day - J.Stayner - Robert Hn. returned to Hamilton.</p> <p>Aug.27. Cloudy - then fine - Mrs.Rt.Dickson - Miss Cn.Hamilton - H.O. took Maria to Drummondville. All drank tea at Mr. McMichings - Alxr.McMg birth day - T.Stayner - Sandy Duff - Dr.Hn. Rt.Hn.</p> <p>Aug.28. Fine - very warm - Sunday - H.O. - H.H.H. - Jie &amp; Eliza went to Niagara - Church in Dr. Hn. carriage - T.Stayner - Sandy Duff.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug.29. Fair - very warm - washing done by half ten - Miss Tench - Jn.Stayner - Julia Hn.</p> <p>Aug.30. Fine - T.Stayner - Julia Hn. went back H.O. &amp; Eliza crossed the River.</p> <p>Aug.31. Fine - warm - E.Robinson - Miss Thompson - Ellen Jarvis - Jn.Stayner - Julia Hn.</p> <p>Septr.1st. Fine - windy - Miss Tench went home - H.O. &amp; boys went to Niagara - stayed all night - Mr.Grange - J.Stayner.</p> <p>Septr.2. Cloudy - warm - H.O. returned - Mr. &amp; two Miss Richardsons Mr. ___________ all invited by R.Dickson to a Picknick.</p> <p>Septr.3. Rain - no Picknick this day - Mr.Grange.</p> <p>Septr.4. Sunday - fair - cool - the family went to Krik - Mr.Grange - J.&amp; T.Stayner - Sandy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Septr.5. Rain before daylight - thunder - lightening - high wind westerly - washing finished 1/2 past 10 - Mr.Grange - H.H.H. &amp; Jessie went to the Picknick - Ctn. came home - picked the plums - sent a baskett to Mrs.Stayner - also to Mrs. Gurnsey - part of a barrel to Mrs.Sl.Jarvis.</p> <p>Septr.6. Fine - cool - went to Toronto in Transit - paid $2 - surprised Mary - H.O.H. Alxr. &amp; Herbert want also.</p> <p>Septr.7. Fine - warm - a large dinner party - dinner at 7 o'clock - half past ten the house empty.</p> <p>Septr.8. Cloudy - cool - Miss Jarvis's - Miss Powell &amp; Miss Philips went to the Review. Rain in the afternoon - borrowed from Saml. $8.</p> <p>Septr.9. Rain - large dinner party - at 7 o'clock.</p> <p>Septr.10. Fine - cool - walked out - called on Ms.Powell - rode out with Miss Powell to Rosedale - Miss Innis dined here - rain during the night - Mrs.Allen.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Septr.11. Sunday - fine very warm - walked to Church - heard a good sermon - rain in the afternoon Miss Innie dined &amp; Mrs. Maul - heavy rain - thunder - lightning during the night.</p> <p>Septr.12. Fine morning - Saml. went to Kingston - Mrs.Howard called - bought a black music-book &amp; pr.sicissors 2/ - aqua forte /6 Thunder &amp; lightning &amp; rain during the night - Mary gave the Dols for Ca. &amp; Emma - met Dr.Hooder.</p> <p>Septr.13. Morng. fine - cool - walked out called on Mrs.Allen - Mrs. Horn - Lady Campbell-Mr.ALlen - Mrs.Ridout - Miss Winslow - Miss H.Sampson - Mrs.Howard called - purchased two Dolls 2/6 - Mary gave a waggon to Herbert 7/ - eggs $2.</p> <p>Septr.14. Fine - cool - Mrs.&amp; Miss Baldwin called - went riding to College Avenue - through the Town - down past the Don Bridge to the Plank Road - bought a knife for Jarvis 1/3</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Septr.15. Rain - rose at 5 o'clock - breakfasted half past six - went on board the Victoria - left Toronto at half past seven - a very rough passage - H.O.H. Alxr. &amp; Herbert very sick - arrived at Niagara at 12 o'c - at Queenston at one o'clock - paid for buns 4/ - gave Mary's woman 2/ - the man 1/ - cartage up to the house 2/ - found all well but Elisa who had the argue and swelled face - drank tea at Mr.McMichinga.</p> <p>Septr.16. Cloudy - cold - Dr.Hodder - J.&amp; T.Stayner - Mrs.Sincler - Sandy. The boys went to Niagara with Mr.McPherson to see the races. Catn. &amp; Jessie dined with Mrs.J.Hamilton - Hannah drank tea at Mrs.Strayners - J.Hamilton - Mr.McCaul - Dr.Hodder.</p> <p>Septr.17. Fine - cold - Dr. Hamilton - Mr.B. &amp; Eliza Robinson - brought a basket of peaches - Mrs. &amp; two Miss Robinsons - Mr. &amp; Mrs.Sinclair drank tea here - J.&amp; Mrs.Stayner - Alxr. went to the Falls - called on Maria - child very sick -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Septr.17. - child very sick - Maria sent word for H.O.H. - H.J. &amp; Augusta to go up and see her - sent down two boxes of wignionette &amp; a bag of beans- 9/ to H.O.H.</p> <p>Septr.18. Sunday - rain - cleared up about nine - fair quite cool - J.Stayner - Mr.McPhearson took Hannah - Augusta - Alxr. - Jarvis &amp; myself up to Drummondville to see Maria Fitzgerald - child very ill - T.Stayner.</p> <p>Septr.19. Cloudy cold - had a fire - J.Hamilton - Mrs.J.Hamilton and two children took H.O.H. &amp; Cathn. to see Maria - found her child better - Wm.Dickson - Miss Ellen Hamilton &amp; Miss Chosmill - H.O.H. &amp; H.H.H. went to Mrs. McMichens &amp; Thorburns - Mrs. Thorn. very ill - Sandy - Mr.Tench.</p> <p>Septr.20. Fine - cool - Mrs.Lyon - Miss McCormick - Mr Cumming - Mr.Madim.</p> <p>Septr. 21. Rain - high wind - cool - Mr. &amp; Mrs. Mills St Catharines - Mr.Tench - ____ Stayner - H.O.H. - Jessie - Ellen &amp; Jarvis went to Niagara in Mr.McPhersons waggon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Septr.21. Flour from Mr.McPherson - Mr. Tench - basket of plums from Augusta - boots for Hellen &amp; Caroline and Jarvis.</p> <p>Septr.22. Cloudy - cold - Mrs.J.Hamilton &amp; two children - she took Cathn. to Niagara to have her tooth plugged - returned about 8 - tooth not done - a basket of plums from Mrs.Hodder - John Stayner - 2/ for candles.</p> <p>Septr.23. Fine - cool - Mrs.Hodder - John Hamilton - Miss Tench - Cathn. went with Mr.Jn.Hamilton to Niagara to have her tooth plugged - Jarvis went to Toronto to College in Transit - 2/ for black cotton thread - Mr.Tench - T.Stayner - Mrs.Clayton.</p> <p>Septr.24. Fine - cold - Mr.Tench.</p> <p>Septr.25. Sunday - fine - H.O.H. - Jessie &amp; Alxr. went to Niagara Church in Mr.McPhersons waggon - Sandy - J.&amp; T.Stayner - Mr. Tench.</p> <p>Septr.26. Fine - washing done by 2 past 10 - Mrs.J.Hamilton &amp; children called and took Cathn. &amp; Jessie to Niagara - picked the hops - Miss Tench - Mrs.Stayner - Dr.Hodder - Sandy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Septr.27. Very fine - cleaning house - Mrs. Robinson - Mrs. Bastado - J.Stayner - Mrs &amp; Miss Kingsmill - Miss Hellen Hamilton - [illegible] took a ride on horseback - saw Maria - child better - Sandy.</p> <p>Septr.28. Very fine - mended carpet for green room - finished cleaning house - Cathn. &amp; Miss Tench spent the day at Mrs. John Hamiltons - Mrs.McMichen &amp; Alexr. - Mr.McCaul - Clark Hamilton - children went to Dr.Hamiltons to pick pairs.</p> <p>Septr.29. Fair - Mrs.Jn.Hamilton and family left for Kingston in St.George - Mr. &amp; Miss Tench - Sandy - Ross sent a piece of cotton to be made up - Cathn. &amp; Hannah took tea at McMichens - Eliza preserved 24 lbs pairs - rain about 10 o'clock - T.Stayner - Sandy.</p> <p>Septr/30. Fine - windy - T.Stayner.</p> <p>October 1st. Fine - windy - finished 11 shirts - sent 8 to Mr.Ross - Hellen preserved 10 1/2 lbs. of pairs - Mrs [passage ends abrubtly]</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct.17. Tea at Mrs.McMichens.</p> <p>Oct.18. Rain - put in the glass in washroom window - also in cottage window - ironing &amp; baking - carpenter came to look at the leak in the roof - recieved a letter from Samuel P.Jarvis with an order for £ 14-2-0 Cy. - Alxr. droped it - which annoyed me much - H.O. went in search of ad. letter &amp; found it.</p> <p>Oct.19. Fine - cold - some rain . Wm. &amp; Mrs. Leeming drank tea here - Rt. Hamilton Jnr. - [illegible] - Sandy - Miss Smith.</p> <p>Oct.20. Fine - cold - borrowed Dr.Hn. horse and carriage - H.O. - Alxr.&amp; H.J. went to Niagara - H.J. recieved from Mr. McCormick £ 14-2-6 for pension for six months - paid out for flannel etc. £ 3-12-2 - for boots $5 - for combs /2 - almonds $1 - candied orange &amp; lemon $2-2-- [illegible] mace 13 - quilted Jessie's peticoat.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct.21. Fine - cold - Dr.Hamtn carriage - H.O. - Jessie - Augusta - &amp; H.J. went to see Maria - dined there - bought 31 1/2 k sugar $3 1/2 - 100 wt. keg of butter of Ross - drank tea at Captn.Boyd's - 1 1/2 lbs. citron 9/- Eliza's petticoat quilted - J. &amp; T.Stayner - Newburn - Sandy.</p> <p>Oct.22. Rain - $1 to H.O. for tea - candles - old George $1 - for digging potatoes Man $14 - butter keg - Sandy - Cathn petticoat quilted.</p> <p>Oct.23. Fair - cold - Sunday - Mr. &amp; Miss Tench - H.O. &amp; Cathn. dined at Mrs. Tenchs - J. &amp; T.Stayner - Sandy - paid Sandy $4.</p> <p>Oct.24. Fine - washing done at 11 o'clock. South wind - pleasant - part of the potatos ploughed up by McPherson children picking up - paid Mrs. McCauley $8 - a bar of soap from Sandy - all turned out to pick up potatos - rain at half past 3 o'clcok - got in the greater part that was turned up - rains all night - Mr. Tench - Sandy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct.25. Fine morning - windy - cloudy about 12 o'clock - ironing done at 12 - Cathn. &amp; Miss Tench went to Niagara in Transit - J. &amp; T. Stayner - Sandy - Mr. &amp; Mrs. Crayton.</p> <p>Oct.26. Fine morn - potatos in - Cathn &amp; Miss Tench returned - Dr &amp; Mrs Hodden - Mrs Hodder brought a handsome blue bonnet for [illegible] - stay all night - John Hamilton also - Mr. &amp; Mrs. Fitzgerald and child also Mr. Tench - J &amp; S Nayner - Sandy - some rain.</p> <p>Nov.7. Fine - Mrs. Hodder went to see her mother - Mr. Fitzgerald returned from Niagara having his teeth plugged - H.O. sold 4 pigs for $4 dollars took Beef in payment - 140th at 18 an hundred -</p> <p>Nov.8. Fine - Mrs. Hodder &amp; Miss Hodder 'Jak's Hamilton - Mr. &amp; Mrs. Thompkin, Mr. Fitzgerald returned to Drummond Ville - H.O. &amp; Mrs. Fitzgerald went down to the Fishery - got no fish - gave H.O. 2/ 4oz candles - Janes mother would not demean herself to take a</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6d2f823921644ffb54fb163ac51394cf.pdf 9a63d6c812bc78dfc2dc304ed45acd11 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/33391b7ec4814f31178331afbacc5f78.pdf 6c547ea706221ff8214b720f2a571262 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3b7432e19c6215e8e2f7add6bed31f50.pdf d205eeba851d4601537d9dd9d07e7b50 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Philp Family Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries 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 & 20th Century, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1897 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1898 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1899 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1900 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1901 Clara, Olive, & Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1902 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1903 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1904 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1905 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1906 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1907 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1908 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1909 Clara, Brock, Elizabeth & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1910 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1911 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1912 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1913 Clara & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1914 Olive & Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1915 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1916 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1917 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1918 Olive Philp Diary, 1919 Olive Philp Diary, 1920 Olive Philp Diary, 1921 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1897-1918 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clara, Olive, & Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1902 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1902 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Philp Family Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Front cover of diary}</p> <p>DAILY JOURNAL</p> <p>1902</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed Page: CALENDAR FOR 1902.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DOMINION DIARY</p> <p>DAILY JOURNAL</p> <p>...FOR...</p> <p>1902</p> <p>PUBLISHED ANNUALLY BY</p> <p>THE COPP, CLARK COMPANY, LIMITED</p> <p>64 &amp; 66 FRONT STREET WEST, TORONTO</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed Page: STERLING EXCHANGE}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed Page: Sterling Exchange/Legal weights and measures in Canada.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#CANADIAN_TARIFF_OF_CUSTOMS"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">CANADIAN TARIFF OF CUSTOMS</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#MEANING_OF_TERMS_USED."><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">MEANING OF TERMS USED.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#FISH_FROM_UNITED_STATES_AND_NEWFOUNDLAND."><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">FISH FROM UNITED STATES AND NEWFOUNDLAND.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#EXPORT_OF_GAME_PROHIBITED."><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">EXPORT OF GAME PROHIBITED.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#DUTIES_ON_WINES_AND_SPIRITS"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">DUTIES ON WINES AND SPIRITS</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#MEDICINAL_AND_TOILET_PREPERATIONS."><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">MEDICINAL AND TOILET PREPERATIONS.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#MEDICINAL_PREPERATIONS_TO_BE_LABELLED."><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">MEDICINAL PREPERATIONS TO BE LABELLED.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#DUTY_ON_PACKAGES."><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">DUTY ON PACKAGES.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#PENALTY_FOR_HAVING_BLANK_INVOICE_WITH_CERTIFICATE_OF_CORRECTNESS."><span class="tocnumber">1.8</span> <span class="toctext">PENALTY FOR HAVING BLANK INVOICE WITH CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTNESS.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#AFFIDAVIT_OF_IMPORTER_CLAIMING_LOWER_RATE_OF_DUTY_ON_CERTAIN_GOODS."><span class="tocnumber">1.9</span> <span class="toctext">AFFIDAVIT OF IMPORTER CLAIMING LOWER RATE OF DUTY ON CERTAIN GOODS.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#BRITISH_PREFERENTIAL_TARIFF."><span class="tocnumber">1.10</span> <span class="toctext">BRITISH PREFERENTIAL TARIFF.</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">CANADIAN TARIFF OF CUSTOMS</span></h2> <pre> </pre> <h3><span class="mw-headline">MEANING OF TERMS USED.</span></h3> <p>In this Act, and in any other Act relating to customs, unless the context otherwise requires,--</p> <p>The initials "n.e.s." represent and have the meaning of the words "not elsewhere specified";</p> <p>The initials "n.o.p." represent and gave the mean- ing of the words "not otherwise provided for";</p> <p>The expression "gallon" means an imperial gallon ;</p> <p>The expression "ton" means two thousand pounds avoirdupois;</p> <p>The expression "proof" or"proof spirits," when applied to wines of spirits of any kind, means spirites of a strength equal to that of pure ethly alcohol compound- ed with distilled water in such proportions that the resultant mixture shall at a temperature of sixty degrees Fahrenheit have a specific gravity of 0 9198 as compared with that of distilled water at the same temperature ;</p> <p>The expression "gauge," when applied to metal sheets or plates or to wire, means the thicknes as determined by Stubbs's standard gauge ;</p> <p>The expression "in diameter," when applied to tubing, means the actual inside diameter ;</p> <p><br /> The expression "sheets," when applied to metals, means a sheet or plates not exceeding three-sixteenths of an inch in thickness.</p> <p></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">FISH FROM UNITED STATES AND NEWFOUNDLAND.</span></h3> <p>The whole or part of the duties hereby imposed upon fish and other products of the fisheries may be remitted as respects either the United States or Newfoundland, or both, upon proclamation of the Governer in Council, which may be issued whenever it appears to his satis-faction that the Governments of the United States anD Newfoundland, or either of them, have made changes in their tariffs of duties imposed upon articles imported from Canada, in reduction of repeal of the duties in force in the said countries respectively.</p> <p></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">EXPORT OF GAME PROHIBITED.</span></h3> <p>The export of wild turkeys, quail, partridge, prairie fowl and woodcock, in the carcase or parts thereof, is hereby declared unlawful and prohibited ; and any person exporting orattempting to export any such article shall for each offence incur a penalty of one hundred dollars, and the article so attempted to be exported shall be forfeited, and may, on reasonable cause of sus-picion of intention is poved, shall be dealt with as for breach of the customs laws : Provided, that this section shall not apply to the export, under such regulations as are made by the Governor in Coun-cil, of any carcase or part thereof of any deer raised or bred by any person, company or association of persons upon his or their own lands.</p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN}<br /><br /></p> <p>articles) as to the duties to which they are subject under the tariff shall be final and conclusive, unless upon appeal to the commissioner of custons within thirty days from the rendering of such decision, such decision is, with the approval of the controller, changed ; and the decision of the commissioner with such appro- val shall be final.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">DUTIES ON WINES AND SPIRITS</span></h3> <p>In the case of all wines, spirits, or alcoholic liquors subject to duty according to their relative strength of proof, such strength shall be ascertained either by means of Sykes's hydrometer or of the specific gravity bottle, as the controller of customs directs ; and in case such relative strength cannot be correctly ascertained by the direct use of the hydrometer or gravity bottle, it shall be ascertained by the distillation of a sample and the subsequent test in like manner of the distillate.</p> <p></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">MEDICINAL AND TOILET PREPERATIONS.</span></h3> <p>All medicinal or toilet preparations imported for com- pleting the manufacture thereof , or for the manufacture of any other article by the addition of any ingredient or ingredients, or labelling the same, alone or with other articles or compounds, under any proprietary or speacial name or trade mark, shall be valued for duty under the provision of subsection two of section sixty-five of The Customs Act, as amended by section fifteen of chapter fourteen of the statutes of 1888.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">MEDICINAL PREPERATIONS TO BE LABELLED.</span></h3> <p>All medicinal preparations, whether chemical or other, usually imported with the name of the manufacturer, shall have the truw name of such manufacturer and the place where they are prepared, and the word "alcoholic" or "non-alcoholic," permanently and legibly affixed to each parcel by stamp, label or otherwise ; and all medi- cinal preparations imported without such names and word so affixed may be forfeited.</p> <p></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">DUTY ON PACKAGES.</span></h3> <p>Packages shall be subject to the following provisions:</p> <p><br /> All bottles, flasks, jars, demijohns, carboys, casks, hogsheads, pipes, barrels, and all other vessels or pack- ages, manufactured of tin, iron, lead, zinc, glass or any other material capable of holding liquids, and all pack- ages in which goods are commonly placed for home consumption, including cases, not otherwise provided for, in which bottled spirits, wines or malt liquors or other liquids are contained, and every package being the first receptacle or covering inclosing goods for the purpose of sale, shall in all cases, not otherwise provided</p> <p></p> <p>{RIGHT SIDE COLUMN}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">PENALTY FOR HAVING BLANK INVOICE WITH CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTNESS.</span></h3> <p>Any person who, without lawful excuse, the proof of which shall be on the person accused, sends or brings into Canada, or who, being in Canada, has in his posses- sion, any bill-heading or other paper appearing to be a heading or blank capable of being filled up and used as an invoice, and bearing any certificate purporting to show, or which may be used to show, that the invoice which may be made from such bill-heading or blank is correct or authentic, is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to a penalty of five hundred dollars, and to imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months, in the discertion of the court, and the goods entered under any invoice made from any such bill-heading or blank shall be forfeited.</p> <p></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">AFFIDAVIT OF IMPORTER CLAIMING LOWER RATE OF DUTY ON CERTAIN GOODS.</span></h3> <p>With respect to goods imported for manufacturing purposes that are admissible under the Act for any specific purposes at a lower rate of duty than would otherwise be chargeable, or exempt from duty, the importer claiming such exemption from duty, or pro- portionate exemption from duty, shall make and sub- scribe to the folllowing affidavit or affirmation before the collector of customs at the port of entry, or before a notary public or a commissioner for taking affidavits :</p> <p></p> <p>I, (name of importer) the undersigned, importer of the (names of the goods or articles) mentioned in this entry, do solemnly (swear or a ffirm) that such (names of the goods or articles) are imported by me for the manu- facture of (names of the goods to be manufactured) in my own factory, situated at (name of the place, county and province), and that no portion of the same will be used for any other purpose or disposed of until so manufactured.</p> <p></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">BRITISH PREFERENTIAL TARIFF.</span></h3> <p>On and after the 1st day of August, 1898, section 17 of the said Act shall be repeled, and the following shall be substituted therefor :--</p> <p></p> <p>"Articles which are the growth, produce or manu- facture of any of the following countries may, when imported direct into Canada from any of such coun- tries, be entered for duty or taken out of warehouse for consumption in Canada at the reduced rate of duty provided in the British preferential tariff set forth in Schedule D to this Act:--(a) The United Kingdom ; (b) The British colony of Bermuda ; (c) The British colonies, commonly called the British West Indies, in- cluding th efollowing : the Bahamas, Jamaica, Turks and Caicos Islands, the Leeward Islands (Antigua, St. Christopher-Nevis, Dominica, Montserrat, and the Virgin Islands, the Windward Islands (Grenada, St. Vincent and St. Lucia), Barbados, Trinidad and To- bago ; (d) British Guiana ; (e) Any other British colony or possession the customs tariff of which is, on the whole, as favourable to Canada as the British prefer-</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{TOP RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p>Deer when for sport, under license, may be ex- ported under regulations of the Customs Depatment.</p> <p><br /> Regulations respecting the export of "Home-bred Deer."</p> <p><br /> Any person who wishes to export any carcase or parts thereof of deer raised or bred upon his own land, or upon lands owned by a company or association of per- sons of which he is a member, shall make affidavit upon the face of the export entry to the effect that the deer, the carcase of parts whereof is so entered for exporta- tion, was raised or bred upon his own lands or upon persons of which he is a member (describing the location of such lands, and naming the association or company holding the same).</p> <p></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">DUTIES ON MOLASSES AND SYRUPS</span></h3> <p>Regulations respecting the manner in which molasses and syrups shall be sampled and tested for the purpose of determining the classes to which they belong with reference to the duty chargeable thereon shall be made by the controller of customs, and the instruments and appliances necessary for such determination shall be designated by him and supplied to such officers as are by him charged with the duty of sampling and testing such molasses and syrups ; and the decision of any officer (to whom is so assigned the testing of such</p> <p></p> <p>{TOP MIDDLE COLUMN}</p> <p></p> <p>for, in which they contain goods subject to an ad valorem duty or a specific and ad valorem duty, be charged with the same rate of ad valorem duty as is to be levied and collected on the goods they contain, and the value of the packages may be included in the value of such goods ;</p> <p><br /> All such packages as aforesaid containing goods sub- ject to a specific duty only, and not otherwise provided for, shall be chrged with a duty of twenty per cent. ad valorem ;</p> <p><br /> Packages not hereinbefore specified, and not herein specially charged with or declared liable to duty, and being the usual and ordinary packages in which goods are packed for exportation, according to the general usage and custom of trade, shall be free of duty ;</p> <p><br /> All such special packages or coverings as are of any use, or apparently designed for use other than the importation of the goods they contain, shall be subject to the same rate duty as would thereon be levied if imported empty or separate from their contents ;</p> <p><br /> Packages (inside or outside) containing free goods shall be exempt from duty when the packages are of such a nature that their destruction is necessary in order to release the goods.</p> <p><br /> {TOP RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p><br /> ential tariff herein referred to is such colony or possession.</p> <p><br /> Provided however, that manufactured articles to be admitted under such preferential tariff shall be bona fide the manufactures of a country or countries entitled to the benefits of such tariff, and that such benefits shall not extend to the importation of articles into the production of which there has not entered a substantial portion of the labour of such countries. Any question arising as to any article being entitled to such benefits shall be decided by the Minister of Customs, whose decision shall be final.</p> <p><br /> "Raw sugar, including all sugar described in item 436 of Schedule A, may, when imported direct from any British colony or possession, be entered fot duty or taken out of warehouse for consumption in Canada at the reduced rate of duty provided in the British preferential tariff.</p> <p><br /> "The Minister of Customs, with the approval of the Governor in Council, shall determine what British colonies or possession shall be entitled to the benefits of the preferential tariff under clause (d) of subsection 1 of this section.</p> <p><br /> "The Minister of Customs may, with the approval of the Governor in Council, make such regulations as are deemed necessary for carrying out the intention of this section."</p> <p></p> <pre> </pre> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THE FRENCH TREATY</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">(Circular from the Customs Department, dated 14th October, 1895.)</span></h3> <p>I beg to send herewith, for your information and guidance, text of a proclamation by the Governor in Council, dated the 10th day of October, 1895, declaring the provisions of the French Treaty Act in force on, from and after the 14th October, 1895.</p> <p><br /> {BOTTOM LEFT COLUMN}</p> <p><br /> You are hereby advised that the said Act provides as follows:--</p> <p><br /> "Wines, sparkling and non-sparkling, common soaps, savons de Marseille (Castile soaps) and nuts, almonds, prunes and plums of French origin entering Canada shall enjoy the folloeing advantages:</p> <p><br /> 1. Non-sparkling wines gauging 15 degrees by the centesimal alcoholometer or less, or according to the Canadian system of testing, containing 26 per cent. ot less of alcohol, and all sparkling wines shall be ex- empted from the surtaxe or ad valorem duty of 30 per cent.</p> <p><br /> 2. The present duty charged on common soaps, savons de Marseille (Castile soaps) shall be reduced by one-half.</p> <p><br /> 3. The present duty charged on nuts, almonds, prunes and plums shall be reduced bu one-third.</p> <p><br /> The following articles of Canadian origin imported direct from that country accompanied by certificates of origin shall receive the advantage of the minimum tariff on entering France, Algeria or the French colonies :--</p> <p><br /> Canned meats.</p> <p>Condensed milk, pure.</p> <p>Fresh water fish, eels.</p> <p>Fish preserved in their natural form.</p> <p>Lobsters and crayfish preserved in their natural form.</p> <p>Apples and pears, fresh, dried or pressed.</p> <p>Fruis preserved, others.</p> <p></p> <p>{BOTTOM MIDDLE COLUMN}</p> <p><br /> Building timber in rough or sawm.</p> <p>Wood paavement.</p> <p>Staves.</p> <p>Wood pulp (cellculose).</p> <p>Extract of chestnut and other tanning extracts.</p> <p>Common paper, machine-made.</p> <p>Prepared skins, others, whole.</p> <p>Boots and shoes.</p> <p>Furniture of common wood.</p> <p>Furniture other than chairs, of solid wood, common.</p> <p>Flooring in pine or soft wood.</p> <p>Wooden sea-going ships.</p> <p>It is understood that the advantage of any reduction of duty granted to any other power on any of the articles enumerated above shall be extended fully to Canada"</p> <p>Your attention is also directed to the following pro- visions of "An Act respecting Commercial Treaties affecting Canada," Chap. 3, 58--59 Vict., viz.:--</p> <p>"1. So soom as The French Treaty Act, 1894, chapter two of the Statutes of 1894, is brought into force by proclamation of the Governor General, the advantages granted to France by the treaty with that power men- tioned in the said Act, with respect to its commerce with Canada, shall extend to any and every other foreign power which by reason of the operation of such treaty is, under the provisions of a treaty with Great Britain, entitled, in whole or in part, to the same or to</p> <p><br /> {BOTTOM RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p>the like advantages with respect to its commerce with Canada, to the extent to which in manner aforsaid such other foreign power is entitled thereto ; and such advantages shall continue to so extend to such other foreign power so long as the said Act remains in force, or until the right of such other foreign power to such advantages under its treaty with Great Britain is sooner determined.</p> <p>3. The advantages so granted to France by the said treaty shall extend also to Great Britain and to the several British colonies and possessions with respect to their commerce with Canada, so long as France con- tinues to be entitled to such advantages ; and during the period for which France is so entitled to such advantages, all laws inconsistent with the enjoyment thereof by Great Britain and such British colonies and possessions shall be suspended to the extent to which they are so inconsistent."</p> <p>The Foreign Powers entitled to the same advantages under the provision of the said Act, as are granted to France by the Treaty in question, with respect to its commerce with Canada, are :--Argentine Republic, Ger- many (Zollverein), Austria Hungary, Muscat, Belgium, Russia, Bolivia, Salvador, Chili, Sweden, Norway, Columbia, Spain, Costa Rica.</p> <p>Satisfactory proof of the origin of the goods in question shall be furnished to the collector at the time of entry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">CANADIAN TARIFF OF CUSTOMS.</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">REVISED AND CORRECTED TO THE LATEST DATE.</span></h3> <pre> </pre> <p>{LEFT COLUMN}</p> <p>{Small design on top right of column} c.ad val.</p> <p>Absinthe, $2.40 per Imp.Gal.</p> <p>Acetate of Lime................20</p> <p>Acetate and Nitrate of Lead, not ground.................Free Acid, Acetic Acid and Pyroligne- ous, n.e.s., &amp;vinegar, a specific duty of fifteen cents for each gallon of any strength not ex- ceeding the strength of proof, and for each degree of strength in excess of the strength of proof an additional duty of two cents.</p> <p>The strength of proof shall be held to be equal to six per cent. of absolute acid, and in all cases the strength shall be determined in such a manner as is established by the Gover- nor in council.</p> <p>Acid, Acetic Acid crude, and Pyroligneous crude, of any strength not exceeding thirty per cent ....................25</p> <p>Acid, Muriatic and Nitric, and all mixed acids............... 20</p> <p>Acid, Oxalic and Boracic ......Free</p> <p>Acid, Phosphate, n.o.p..........25</p> <p>Acid, Sulphuric................25</p> <p>Acid, Tartaric, in crystals......Free</p> <p>Acid, Tannic ..................Free</p> <p>Acids, other acids n.e.s......... 20</p> <p>Aconite Root..................Free</p> <p>Acorns as Nuts... 2 cts. per 1b.</p> <p>Advertising and printed matter, viz.--Advertising pamphlets, advertising pictorial show cards, illustrated advertising periodicals ; illustrated price books, catalogues and price lists ; advertising almanacs and calendars ; patent medi- cine or other advertising cir- culars, fly sheets or pamphlets ; advertising chromos, chromo- types, oleographs or like work produced by any process other than hand painting or drawing and having any advertisement or advertising matter printed, lithographed or stamped there- on, or attached thereto, includ- ing advertising bills, folders, and posters, or other similar artistic work, lithographed, printed or stamped on paper or cardboard for business or advertisement purposes, n.o.p., 15 cts. per1b.</p> <p>Albaster, Spar, Terra Cotta or Composition Ornaments. ....35</p> <p>Ale, Beer and Porter, in Bottles</p> <p>(6 q. or 12p. to Imp.gal.) 24c.</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN ON THE LEFT}</p> <p><br /> {small design on top right of the middle column} c.ad val. subjects dying abroad, but domiciled in Canada ....... Free</p> <p>Apples, including the barrel.... 40c. per barrel.</p> <p>Apples, dried ....... ........25</p> <p>Apple trees all of all kinds..3c.each</p> <p>Argols ........................Free</p> <p>Artist color boxes Japanned.... 25</p> <p>Arms, including Muskets, Rifles and other fire a rms, n.e.s.... 30</p> <p>Army and Navy and Canadian Military Arms, Clothing, Mus- Instruments for Bands, Mili- tary Stores and Munition of War ........................Free</p> <p>Arrowroot .................... 20</p> <p>Artificial Flowers ............ .25</p> <p>Artificial Limbs ..............Free</p> <p>Arsenic........................Free</p> <p>Arseniate of Aniline............Free</p> <p>Articles for the use of Governor- General ......................Free</p> <p>Articles imported by and for the use of the Dominion Govern- ment of any of the Depart- ments thereof, or by or for the Senate or House of Commons.Free Articles for personal use of Con-suls-General, who are natives or citizens of the country they represent, and who are not engaged in any other business or profession ...............Free</p> <p>Articles ex-warehoused for ship's stores ......................Free</p> <p>Abestos, in any form other than Crude, and all manufactures thereof ...................... 25</p> <p>Ashes, Pot and Pearl, in pack- ages or not less than twenty- five pounds weight ..........Free</p> <p>Asparagus .................... 25</p> <p>Asphalt or Asphaltum, and Bone Pitch, Crude only............Free</p> <p>Awnings and Tents .......... 35</p> <p>Axle Grease ................... 25</p> <p></p> <p>Babbit Metal .............. 10 Bacon and Hams, Shoulders and Sides.......... 2 cents per 1b.</p> <p>Bacteriological products or se- rums for subcutaneous injec- tion .........................Free</p> <p>Bagatelle Tables or Boards, with Cues and Balls .............. 35</p> <p>Baggage, Travellers' ...........Free</p> <p>Bags, Cotton, Seamless......... 20</p> <p>Bags, Cottom, made up by the use of the needle ........ ... 35</p> <p>Bags, Carpet Bags.............. 30</p> <p>Bags, paper sacks or bags of all kinds, printed or not......... 25</p> <p>Bags, Jute, Hemp, Linen and</p> <p><br /> {MIDDLE COLUMN ON THE RIGHT}</p> <p>{Small design on the top right of the column} c. ad val.</p> <p>Biscuits, sweetened ............ 27 1/2</p> <p>Bismuth, Metallic in its natural state ........................Free</p> <p>Bitters, n.e.s., $2.40 per Imp. gal.</p> <p>Blacking, Shoe and Shoemakers' Ink, shoe, harness and leather dressing, and harness-soap .... 25</p> <p>Black Lead,plumbagomanufac're 25</p> <p>Black Book Muslin.............. 35</p> <p>Blackberries, gooseberries,rasp- berries, strawberries, cherries and currants, n.e.s., the weight of the package to be included in the weight for duty, 2c. per. 1b.</p> <p>Bladders ....................... 20</p> <p>Blanketing and lapping,and discs or mills for engraving copper rollers, imported by cotton manufacturers, calico printers and wall paper manufacturers, for use in their own factories only ........................Free</p> <p>Blinds of wood, metal or other material not textile or paper.. 30</p> <p>Blood albumen, tannic acid, an- timony salts, tartar emetic and grey tartar ..................Free</p> <p>Blueing, Laundry, of all kinds.. 25</p> <p>Blue Vitriol....................Free</p> <p>Bolting Cloth, not made up ....Free</p> <p>Bone Dust and Ash for manuf. of Phosphate and Fertilizers..Free</p> <p>Bone Dust, unmanufactures....Free</p> <p>Bone Black ....................Free</p> <p>Bones, cude, not manuf., burnt, calcined, ground, or steamed.Free</p> <p>Bones, burnt, calcined ........ 20</p> <p>Bone, manufactures of, fancy ... 35</p> <p>Bone, manufactures of, n.e.s... 20</p> <p>Bone Pitch, crude only ........Free</p> <p>Bone, Cuttle Fish..............Free</p> <p>Bonnets, n.e.s................. 30</p> <p>Books, viz:--Novels or works of fiction, orliterature of a similar character, unbound or paper- bound, or in sheets, including freight rates for railways and telegraph rates, bound in book or pamphalet form, but no to include Christmas annuals or publications commonly known as juvenile and toy books .... 20</p> <p>Books, Printed, Periodicals and Pamphelets, or parts thereof, n.e.s.,--not to include blank account books, copy-books, or books to be written or drawn upon ........................ 10</p> <p>Books, viz. : Books on the appli- cation of science to industries of all kinds, including books on agriculture, horticulture, forestry, fish and fishing, min-</p> <p></p> <p>{RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p>{Small design on top right column} c. ad val.</p> <p>Boots and Shoes, Rubber ...... 25</p> <p>Boot and Shoe Counters, made from Leather Board.......... 25</p> <p>Boot and Shoe Dressing ......... 25</p> <p>Boot, Shoe and Stay Laces, of any material................ 30</p> <p>Botanical Specimens...........Free</p> <p>Borax, ground or unground, in bulk of not less than twenty- five pounds only.............Free</p> <p>Box Wood Rules ............... 25</p> <p>Boxes,paperboxes,empty,plain. 35</p> <p>Boxes, cash............ ....... 25</p> <p>Boxes and Writing Desks, fancy and ornamental.............. 35</p> <p>Braces or Suspenders and metal parts thereof ................ 35</p> <p>Braids of all kinds ............ 35</p> <p>Bran, Mill Feed............... 20</p> <p>Brass, drawn, plain and fancy tubing not bent or otherwise manufactured, in lengths not less than six feet ............Free</p> <p>Brass, old, scrap, and in sheets or plates, not polished .......Free</p> <p>Brass bars in bolts, bars and rods in coil or otherwise, not less than six feet in length,unmanu- factured ...................Free</p> <p>Bras Cups, being rough blanks, for the manufacture of brass and paper shells and cartridges for use in their own factor- ies ..........................Free</p> <p>Brass Wire, plain .............. 10</p> <p>Brass, ribs of iron or steel, run- ners, rings, caps, notches, fer- rules, mounts and sticks or canes in the rough or not further manufactured than cut into lengths suitable for um- brellas,etc.,imported by manu- facturers of umbrellas, para- sols and sunshades for use in their factories in the manufac- ture of umbrellas, etc., only..Free</p> <p>Brass Pumps................... 30</p> <p>Brass, twisted Brass, Copper, Zinc, Iron or Steel Wire, when imported by manufacturers of boots and shoes for use in their factories ...............Free</p> <p>Brass, in strips, for printers' rules, not finished ...........Free</p> <p>Brass and copper nails, rivets, tacks and burrs.............. 30</p> <p>Brass tubing, cased ............ 30</p> <p>Brass, manufactures of, n.e.s... 30</p> <p>Breadstuffs, Grain and Flour, and Meal of all kinds, when damaged by water in transitu, upon the appraised value .... 20</p> <p>Brick, Fire, n.e.s............... 20</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{LEFT COLUMN}</span></h3> <p>Imp.gal</p> <p>Ale, Beer and Porter, in Casks, or otherwise than Bottles....16c.</p> <p>Imp.gal</p> <p>Albumen, Blood...............Free and films chemically prepared for photographers' use ....... 30</p> <p>Albums, insides of paper.......Free</p> <p>Ale, Ginger .................... 20</p> <p>Alkanet root, crude, crushed or ground ......................Free</p> <p>Almonds, shelled, 5 cents per 1b. not shelled, 3 cents per 1b.</p> <p>Almond Paste as Confectionery, 1/2c. a 1b. and ................. 35</p> <p>Aloes, unground...............Free</p> <p>Alum, in bulk only, ground or unground ...................Free</p> <p>Alum, burned or calcined....... 20</p> <p>Aluminum, or Aluminium and Alumina and Chloride of Alu- minium ofChloralum,Sulphate of Alumina and Alum Cake..Free</p> <p>Chloralum... ...............Free</p> <p>Ambergris ....................Free</p> <p>Ammonia, Sulphate of ........Free</p> <p>Anatomical Preparations and Skeletons or parts thereof....Free</p> <p>Anchors for vessels ...........Free</p> <p>Animals,Living, n.e.s........... 20 Stock, horses, cattle, sheep, swine, and dogs .............Free</p> <p>Animals, live hogs,1 1/2c. per 1b...</p> <p>Animals brought into Can.temp. &amp; for a period not exceeding 3 months, for the purpose of ex- hibition.......................Free</p> <p>Aniline Dyes and Coal Tar Dyes, in bulk or packages of not less than one pound weight, includ- ing Alizarine and artificial Alizarine ....................Free</p> <p>Aniline Oil, Crude ............Free</p> <p>Aniline Salts, and Arseniate of..Free</p> <p>Annato, liquid or solid and seed.Free</p> <p>Antimony not ground,pulverized or otherwise manufactured... Free</p> <p>Antiquities, collections of......Free</p> <p>Antiseptic surgical dressing, such as absorbent cotton, cotton wool, lint, lambs' wool, tow, jute, gauzes, and oakum, pre- pared for use as surgical dress- ings, plain or medicated....... 20</p> <p>Anvils............... ......... 30</p> <p>Apricots, green ................ 20</p> <p>Apparatus and Philosophical Instruments imported by and for use of Colleges, Schools, Scientifi, and Literary Socie- ties, such as are not manu- factured in Canada ..........Free</p> <p>Ap'atus for Colleges and Schools which are manufactures in Canada, to be rated according to material.</p> <p>Apparel, wearing, and other per- sonal and household effects (not merchandise) of British</p> <p>{MIDDLE LEFT COLUMN}</p> <p>Cotton seamless............. 20</p> <p>Baking Powders, 6 cents per 1b. The weight of the packages to be included in the weight for duty.</p> <p>Bamboos, unmanufactured ....Free</p> <p>Bamboo Reeds, not futher manfd. than cut into suitable lengths for Walking Sticks, or Canes, or Sticks for Umbrellas, Parasols, or Sunshades ......Free</p> <p>Bank notes, bonds, bills of ex- change, cheques, promissory notes, drafts and all similar work unsigned, and cards or other commercial blank forms printed or lithographed, or printed from steel or copper or other plates, and other printed matter, n.e.s......... 35</p> <p>Barilla ........................Free</p> <p>Bark, Oak and Tanners ........Free</p> <p>Barley ........................ 30</p> <p>Barley, Pot, Pearl and Flour .... 20</p> <p>Barometers .................... 25</p> <p>Barrels,Can.manuf.,exp.filled &amp; ret'd empty, under such reg'ns as the Min. of Cus. shall direct.Free</p> <p>Barrels, count. Petroleum, or its products, or any mixt.of which petroleum is a part, when such contents are chargeable with a specific duty ......... 20c. each</p> <p>Beads and Bead Ornaments .... 35</p> <p>Beans ..........15cts. per bush.</p> <p>Bean, Tonquin, Vanilla &amp; Nux Vomica, crude only ..........Free</p> <p>Bed Comforters, or Quilts of Cotton, white or colored ..... 30</p> <p>Beef, salted in barrels, the barrel containing the same to the free of duty .... .......2c. per 1b.</p> <p>Bees...........................Free</p> <p>Belladonna Leaves ............Free</p> <p>Bells, when imported by and for the use of churches only .....Free</p> <p>Bells, n.e.s....................... 30</p> <p>Belts of all kinds .............. 35</p> <p>Belting of leather or other ma- terial, except rubber, n. e. s... 20</p> <p>Belting Rubber ................ 25</p> <p>Benzole, n.e.s., 5c. per Imp. gal.</p> <p>Berries for f=dyeing, or used for composing dyes..............Free</p> <p>Bicycles, Tricycles or Velocipedes 30</p> <p>Billiard Tables, with or without pockets, and bagatelle tables or boards, cues, balls and cue racks and cue tips ............ 35</p> <p>Billiard Balls, papier mache, when imported separately .... 35</p> <p>Billiard Balls, bone or ivory, when imported separately .... 35</p> <p>Billiard Balls celluloid. when im- ported separately ............ 35</p> <p>Birds, Canary Birds and n.e.s.... 20</p> <p>Birds Skins, for taxidermic pur- poses...........................Free</p> <p>Bird Cages ..................... 35</p> <p>Biscuits of all kinds, not sweet- ened ......................... 25</p> <p>{MIDDLE RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p></p> <p>ing, metallurgy, architecture, electric and other engineering, carpentry,ship-building,mech- anism, dyeing, bleaching, tan- ning, weaving and other me- chanic arts, andsimilar indus- trial books ; also books printed in any language other than the English and French languages, or in any two languages not being English and French, or in any three or more languages ; and bibles, prayer-books, psalm and hymn-books, and religious tracts, and Sunday School les- son pictures..................Free</p> <p>Books, embossed, for the blind, and books for the instruction of the deaf and dumb and blind........................Free</p> <p>Books printed by any Govern- ment or by any association for the promotion of science or letters, and official annual reports of religious or benevo- lent associations, and issued in the course of the proceedings of the said associations, to their members, and not for the purpose of sale or trade...Free</p> <p>Books, not printed or reprinted in Canada, which are included and used as text books in the curriculum of any university, incorporated college or normal school in Canada ; books speci- ally imported for the bona fide use of incorporated mechanics' institues, public libraries, li- braries of universoties, colleges and schools, or for the library of any incorprated medical, law, literary, scientific or art asso- ciation or society, and being the property of the organized authorities of such library, and not in any case the property of individuals,--the whole under regulations to be made by the Controller of Cusoms,--pro- vided that importers of books who have sold the same for the purpose mentioned in this item, shall upon proof of sale and delivery for such purpose be entitled to a refund of any duty paid thereon.... ......Free</p> <p>Books, bound or unbound, which have been printed and manu- factured more than 12 years..Free</p> <p>Books and clothing, donations of, for charitable purposes and photographs, not exceeding 3, sent by friends and not for the purpose of sale ...............Free</p> <p>Book Binders' Cloth ...........Free</p> <p>Book Binders' tools and imple- ments............ .......... 30</p> <p>Boots and Shoes, Leather or Rubber, and slippers of any material, n.e.s ............... 25</p> <p></p> <p>{RIGHT SIDE COLUMN}</p> <p><br /> Brick, hollow and porous...... 20</p> <p>Brick, Building................ 20</p> <p>Brick, Bath Brick.............. 20</p> <p>Brick, Fire Brick, for use in pro- cesses of manufacture, or for manufacturing purposes .....Free</p> <p>Brimstone, crude or in roll or flour...... ..................Free</p> <p>Brim Moulds, for gold beaters and gold beaters' skins......Free</p> <p>British Gum, Dextrine, Sizing, Cream and Enamelled Sizing. 10</p> <p>Bristles..........................Free</p> <p>Britannia Metal in pigs and bars Free manufactures of, if not plated. 25</p> <p><br /> manufactures of, if plated.... 30</p> <p>Bromine........................Free</p> <p>Brooms........................ 20</p> <p>Brushes......................... 25</p> <p>Broom Corn ...................Free</p> <p>Bronze or Dutch Metal.... .... 25</p> <p>Buckles of iron, steel, brass or copper, or all kinds, n.o.p. (not being jewllery)......... 30</p> <p>Buckskins, tanned or dressed (Glove leather) .............. 10</p> <p>Bronze Statuetted.......... .. 35</p> <p>Buckwheat......10c. per bushel meal or flour......1/4c. per 1b.</p> <p>Buchu Leaves............. ...Free</p> <p>Buckles, tin, for suspenders..... 35</p> <p>Buckram, for the manufacture of hat and bonnet shapes.....Free</p> <p>Builders' Hardware............. 30</p> <p>Bulbs, flower, palms, corms, tubers, rhizomes, Arucaria, Spirea, and Lilies of the Val- ley, seedling stock for grafting, viz : plum, pear, peach, and other fruit trees ...............Free</p> <p>Bullion, gold and silver, in bars, blocks or ingots, drops, sheets or plates, unmanufactures, gold and solver sweepings and buillion frings ...............Free</p> <p>Burr Stones, in blocks, rough unmanufactured, not bound up or prepared for binding into mill stones..............Free</p> <p>Burgundy Pitch ...............Free</p> <p>Butchers' Steels and table steel 30</p> <p>Butter .....4 cents per pound</p> <p>Butter Triers........... ...... 30</p> <p>Butterine, or other substitute for Butter, importation prohibited.</p> <p>Buttons, pantaloon, metal, and shoe buttons, n.e.s.......... 25</p> <p>Button, Shoe, papier mache....Free</p> <p>Buttons of all kinds, covered of not, n.o.p., including recogni- tion buttons, and cuff or collar buttons (not being jewllery). 35</p> <p></p> <p>Cabinet of Coins, collection of medals and other antiqui- ties, including collection of Postage Stsmps...........Free</p> <p>Cabinet Ware or Furniture(wood or iron)............ .......... 30</p> <p>Cages, bird, parrot, squirrel and rat cages, of wire, and metal</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CANADIAN TARIFF OF CUSTOMS (Continued)</span></h2> <p>{LEFT COLUMN}</p> <p><br /> {Small design on right corner} c.ad val.</p> <p>parts thereof ................ 35</p> <p>Calcareous tufa.................Free</p> <p>Calumba Root, unground......Free</p> <p>Camwood and Sumac, and Ex- tract of, for dyeing or tanning.Free</p> <p>Candied Peel, lemon, orange and citron ..........1/2c per 1b. and 35</p> <p>Candles, Tallow................ 25</p> <p>Candles, Paaraffline Wax ........ 30</p> <p>Candles and Tapers, all others, including Sperm.............. 25</p> <p>Candle Wick and Lamp Wicks.. 25</p> <p>Cane or Rattan, not manufac- tured........................Free</p> <p>Canoes, skiffs, or open pleasure sail boats of any material .... 25</p> <p>Canton Flannel, white ......... 25</p> <p>Canton Flannel, printed or dyed 35</p> <p>Canvas, "Jute," not pressed or calendered, when imported by the manufacturers of carpets, rugs and mats, jute webbing or jute cloth, for use in the manufacture of or any of these articles only, in their own factories ....................Free</p> <p>Canvas of flax oe hemp and sail twine, to be used for boat and ship sails .................... 5</p> <p>Caoutchouc, unmanufactured...Free</p> <p>Caplins, unfinished Leghorn hats.Free</p> <p>Caps, Hats, Bonnets and shapes, n.e.s ........................ 30</p> <p>Caps, Percussion, for guns, rifles and pistols .................. 30</p> <p>Caps, Percussion Copper, for blasting............. 30</p> <p>Capsules for Bottles, to be rated according to material.</p> <p>Carbons, electric light, and car- bon points of all kinds, n.e.s. 35</p> <p>Carbons, over six inches in cir- cumference .................. 15</p> <p>Cardboard ................... 35</p> <p>Cards, show cards, 15c. per 1b.</p> <p>Cards, for p;aying, 6cts. per pack.</p> <p>Carpet bags, trunks, and valises, hat boxes, tool bags or baskets, satchels, reticules, musical in- strument cases, purses, port- manteaus, pocket books, fly and baskets of all kinds...... 30</p> <p>Carpets, Turkish or imitation Turkish or other rugs or car- pets, and carpets n.e.s........ 35</p> <p>Carpeting, rugs, mats, and mat- ting of cocoa, straw, hemp or jute, carpet linings and stair pads ....................... 25</p> <p>Cartridges, for guns, rifles and pistols, and Cartridge Cases.. 30</p> <p>Carriages, Buggies and Pleasure Carts, amd similar vehicles,</p> <p><br /> {MIDDLE COLUMN-LEFT SIDE]</p> <p>{Small design on top right of column} c. ad val.</p> <p>Chloride of Barium ............ 20</p> <p>Chloride of Lime, in packages of not less than 25 1bs. weight...Free</p> <p>Chronometer Clocks, as Clocks . 25</p> <p>Chronometer Watches.......... 25</p> <p>Chronometers and Compasses for Ships........................Free</p> <p>Chromos, Chromotypes, Oleo- graphs, photographs, drawings, types, paintings, arto- pictures, engravings or prints, or proofs therefrom and similar works of art, n.o.p., blue prints, building plans, and maps and charts, n.e.s........ 20</p> <p>Chuurch Vestments ............ 20</p> <p>Churns, brooms, pails, tubs, pounders and rolling pins, whisks and washboards....... 20</p> <p>Cider, not clarified or refined, 5 cents per im. gallon.</p> <p>Cider, clarified or refined,10cents per im. gallon.</p> <p>Cigars and Cigarettes, the weight of the cigarettes to in- clude the weight of the paper covering, $3 per1b. and ...... 25</p> <p>Cinchona Bark ................Free</p> <p>Cinchona Bark, powdered ...... 20</p> <p>Cinnabar.......................Free</p> <p>Citrons, rinds of, in brine....Free</p> <p>Citric Acid................... 20</p> <p>Clays ...........................Free</p> <p>Cliff Stone, unmanufactured....Free</p> <p>Cliff Stone, manufactured...... 30</p> <p>Clocks, and clock cases of all kinds......................... 25</p> <p>Clock springs and clock move- ments, complete or in parts .. 25</p> <p>Clothes Wringers for domestic use and parts thereof......... 35</p> <p>Clothing, Cotton, Silk and Linen 35</p> <p>Clothing, ready-made, and wear- ing apparel of every descrip- tion, composed wholly or in part of wool, worsted, the hair of the alpaca goat or other like animal, n.o.p................ 35</p> <p>Clothing, donations of, for chari- table purposes................. Free</p> <p>Clothing imported by and for use of army and navy, or for Canadian Militia. Dutiable ac- cording to material. Duty re- funded upon reference to De- partment</p> <p>Cloths, not rubbered or made waterproof, whether of wool, cotton, unions, silk or ramie, sixty inches or over in width and weighing not more than seven ounces to the square yard, when imported exclu- sively for the manufacture of mackintosh clothing, under regulations to be adopted by</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN - RIGHT SIDE}</p> <p></p> <p>{Small design on the top right side} c. ad val.</p> <p>Coffee, roasted or ground, and all imitations of and substi- tutes for, n.e.s., 2 cts. per 1b.</p> <p>Coffee, extract of, or substitutes for, of all kinds ..3 cts. per 1b.</p> <p>Coffee and Milk................ 30</p> <p>Coffee Mills ................... 30</p> <p>Coffins and Caskets, of any ma- terials and metal parts thereof 25</p> <p>Coins, Silver Coins from the U.S. 20</p> <p>Coins, Gold and Silver, except U.S. silver coins..............Free</p> <p>Coir and Coir Yarn.............Free</p> <p>Collars of linen, cotton, celluloid, xylonite, or xyolite....... 35</p> <p>Collars, lace collars............. 35</p> <p>Collodian ...................... 20</p> <p>Cologne water, alcoholic per- fumes, and perfumed spirits, bay rum, and lavender waters, hair, tooth and skin washes and other toilet preparations containing spirits of any kind, when in bottles or flasks weigh- ing not more than 4 oz. ezch.. 50</p> <p>When in bottles, flasks, or other packages weighing more than 4 oz. ezch. $2.40 per gal. and.............. 40</p> <p>Combs, dress and toilet, all kinds 35</p> <p>Combs, curry combs, as Sad- dlers' hardware .............. 30</p> <p>Commercial blank forms........ 35</p> <p>Communion Plate imported by and for use in Churches......Free</p> <p>Composition Metal for the manu- f'cture of filled g'ld watch-cases. 10</p> <p>Compasses and chronometers for ships......................Free</p> <p>Composition Nails, Spikes and Sheathing Nails.............. 15</p> <p>Composition Fuel, in blocks.... 20</p> <p>Concentrated Lye............... 20</p> <p>Condensed Coffee .............. 30</p> <p>Condensed Milk. 3 1/4 cents per 1b.</p> <p>Confectionery and Sugar Candy, 1/2c. per 1b. and................ 35</p> <p>Copper, old and scrap in pigs, bars, rods, bolts, over six feet in length, ingots and sheathing not planished or coated, and copper seamless drawn tubing Free</p> <p>Copper Wire................... 15</p> <p>Copper Rollers, for use in calico printing, when imported by calico printers for use in their factory in the printing of calico and for no other purpose, such rollers not being manufactured in Canada. ...................Free</p> <p>Copper, in sheets, not planished, polished, or coated...........Free</p> <p>Copper Bath, finished .......... 30</p> <p>Copper,all manufactures of,n.e.s. 30</p> <p>Copper, precipitate of, crude ..Free</p> <p>Copperas, Sulphate of Iron.....Free</p> <p></p> <p>{RIGHT SIDE COLUMN}</p> <p>{Small design on the top right of column} c. ad val.</p> <p>Cotton warps and cotton yarns, dyed or undyed, n.e.s... ..... 25</p> <p>Cottons, Jeans and Coutilles and sateens for corset and dress stay makers, for use in their factories... ..... ............. 20</p> <p>Cottons, manufactures of, n.e.s.. 35</p> <p>Cotton Waste and Cotton Wool..Free</p> <p>Cotton Seed Cake..............Free</p> <p>Cow Hair, unmanufactured ....Free</p> <p>Cow Hair manufactures,n.e.s... 20</p> <p>Cracked Corn and Wheat ...... 20</p> <p>Cranberries, plums and quinces 25</p> <p>Crapes, black................... 20</p> <p>Crocus, Composition.......... 25</p> <p>Crocks, earthenware.............. 30</p> <p>Crowbars ...................... 30</p> <p>Cream of Tartar in Crystals....Free</p> <p>Cream of Tartar, other, n.e.s.... 20</p> <p>Crucibles of Plumbago or clay..Free</p> <p>Cucumbers..................... 25</p> <p>Cuffs, of Paper, Linen, Cotton, Celluloid, Xylonite or Xyolite 35</p> <p>Cultivators and parts thereof... 20</p> <p>Cups or other prizes won in bona fide competitions.......Free</p> <p>Curry Cards and Combs......... 30</p> <p>Curry Powders................ 25</p> <p>Curling stones.................Free</p> <p>Curtains,trimmed or untrimmed 35</p> <p>Cutlery : carvers, knives and forks of steels, butcher and table steels, oyster, bread, kitchen,cooks', butcher, shoe, farrier, putty, hacking, and glaziers' knives, spatulas or palette knives, razors, erasers, or office knives, pen, pocket, prunning, sportsman and hunt- ers' knives, manicure flies, scissors, trimmers, and bar- bers', tailors' and lamp shears, horse and toilet clippers, and all like cutlery, plated or not, n.o.p... ..................... 30</p> <p>Cut Flowers..................... 20</p> <p></p> <p>Damask of Cottom, or linen ........................ 30</p> <p>Decalcomanie, or transfer pict's. 15c. per 1b.</p> <p>Deer, (glove leather) tanned or dressed, colored or not colored 10</p> <p>Deer Hair.......................Free</p> <p>Degras........................Free</p> <p>Degras and Oleo-Stearine.......Free</p> <p>Dental and surgical instruments, and surgical needles (not being furniture).............Free</p> <p>Diamonds, set.................. 30</p> <p>Diamonds, unset, dust or bort, and black Diamonds for borers.Free</p> <p>Diamond drills for prospecting for minerals, not to include motive power....................Free</p> <p>Dice, Ivory or bone, fancy...... 35</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{LEFT COLUMN}</p> <p>n.e.s., including cutters, child- ren's carriages and sleds, and finished parts thereof, n.o.p.. 35</p> <p>Farm &amp; Freight Wagons,Carts, Drays and similar vehicles.... 25</p> <p>Carriage Hardware ............ 30</p> <p>Carriages of travellers, and Car- riages laden with merchandise, and not to include circus troupes or hawkers..........Free</p> <p>Cash Boxes.................... 25</p> <p>Casts, as models for the use of schoold of designs............Free</p> <p>Catgut Strings, or Gut Cord for Musical Instruments..........Free</p> <p>Catgut or Whipgut, unmanufact- tured .......................Free</p> <p>Caustic Soda ..................Free</p> <p>Cases, for jewels, watches, silver and plated ware, cutlery, and other like articles of any ma- terial ........................ 35</p> <p>Celluloid, Xylonite or Xyolite, in sheets, lumps, balls, or blocks, in rough....................Free</p> <p>Celluloid moulded into sizes for handles of knives and forks not bored or otherwise manf., also moulded celluloid balls and cylinders coated with tin- foil or not, but not finished or further manufactured, and celluloid lamp shade blanks. 10</p> <p>Celluloid Collars and Cuffs..... 35</p> <p>Cement, Hydraulic or Water- lime, Portland, in bags, barrels or casks, the weight of the package to be included in the weight for duty, 12 1/2c. per 100 1bs.</p> <p>Chalk stone, china or Cornwall stone, feldspar, and cliff stone, ground or unground ........Free</p> <p>Chalk, manufactured .......... 20</p> <p>Chamomile Flowers............Free</p> <p>Chamomile Flowers, powdered.. 20</p> <p>Chamois Skins ................ 17 1/2</p> <p>Charts, admiralty, Free. Other 20</p> <p>Charcoal ..................... 20</p> <p>Cheese, 3 cents per 1b.</p> <p>Cheese Cloths, white .......... 25</p> <p>coloured.................... 35</p> <p>Cheques, also bank notes, cheques, bonds, promissory notes, bills of exchange, drafts and all similar work unsigned, and cards or other commercial blank forms orinted or litho- graphed, or printed from steel or copper or other plates, and other printed matter, n.e.s... 35</p> <p>Cherry Trees, 3 cents each</p> <p>Chewing Gum, if sweetened, 1/2c. per 1bs. and................... 35</p> <p>Chewing Gum, not sweetened .. 20</p> <p>Chicory, raw or green, 3c. per 1b.</p> <p>Chicory, dried roasted or ground, 4 cents per 1b.</p> <p>China Clay, natural or ground..Free</p> <p>Chloralum or Choride of Alum.Free</p> <p>China and Porcelain Ware..... 30</p> <p></p> <p><br /> {MIDDLE COLUMN -LEFT SIDE}</p> <p>the Governor in Council...... 15</p> <p>Coal, and Coal Dust,Anthracite.Free</p> <p>Coal, bituminous slack, such as will pass through a half inch screen, subject to regulations to be made by the controller of customs, 20 per cent., but not to exceed 13c. per ton of 2000 1bs.(being the equivalent of 15c. per ton of 2240 1bs.), provided that if the U.S. Con- gress fixes the duty on such slack coal at a rate not exceed- ing 15c. per ton of 2240 1bs., then the duty on such coal imported into Canada, as pro- vided in this item, shall be the minimum duty on such coal from all countries, notwith- standing section 17 of this Act.</p> <p>Coal bituminous, round and run of mine, and coal n.e.s., 53c. per ton of 2000 1bs. (being the equivalent of 60c. per ton of 2240 1bs.), provided that if the U.S. Congress fixes the duty on such coal at a rate not ex- ceeding 40c. per ton of 2240 1bs., the Governor-in-Council may by proclamation reduce the duty mentioned in this item to 40c. per ton of 2240 1bs. or the equivalent thereof per ton of 2000 1bs., and the duty declared by such procla- mation shall then be the minimum duty on such coal from all countries, notwith- standing section 17 of this Act.</p> <p>Coke..........................Free</p> <p>Coal Tar and Coal Pitch.......Free</p> <p>Cobalt, ore of.................Free</p> <p>Cochineal......................Free</p> <p>Cocoa Mats and Matting........ 25</p> <p>Cocoanuts, imported from place of growth by vessel direct to a Canadian port....50c. per 100.</p> <p>Cocoanuts, not imported direct, .............$1 per hundred.</p> <p>Cocoa Paste and Chocolate Paste, Cocoas and Cocoa Butter, 4c. per. 1b.</p> <p>Cocoa Shells and Nibs, Chocolate and other preparations of cocoa........................ 20</p> <p>Cocoanut, dessicated, sweetened or not, 5 cents per pound......</p> <p>Cocoa Beans, not roasted, crushed or ground ..........Free</p> <p>Coffee, Green, n.e.s............10</p> <p>Coffee, Green, imported direct from the country of growth and production, or purchased in bond in the United King- dom, such as might be entered for home consumption in the United Kingdom............</p> <p>Coffee roasted or ground, when not imported direct from the country of growth and produc- tion, 2c. per 1b. and .......... 10</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN -RIGHT SIDE}</p> <p></p> <p>Copy Books.................... 35</p> <p>Copying Presses .............. 30</p> <p>Cords and Tassels of silk or any other material............... 35</p> <p>Cordage of all kinds........... 25</p> <p>Cordials (see Spirituous Liquors)</p> <p>Corduroy, white............... 25</p> <p>colored.............. 35</p> <p>Corn, Indian, n.e.s.............Free</p> <p>Corn, Indian, for purposes of dis- tillation,subject to regulations to be approved by the Gover- nor in Council, 7 1/2c. per bush.</p> <p>Cornmeal, including the duty on the barrel........25c. per bbl.</p> <p>Corks and manufactures of Cork- wood or Cork-bark ........... 20</p> <p>Cork-wood or bark, unmanufa..Free</p> <p>Corkscrews and Cork Drawers.. 30</p> <p>Cornice Poles .................. 30</p> <p>Corsets ......................... 35</p> <p>Corset clasps, busks, blanks and steels, and corset wires, tipped or untipped .................. 35</p> <p>Cottolene, sub. for lard, 2c. p. 1b.</p> <p>Cotton, raw ....................Free</p> <p>Cotton covered Wire............ 30</p> <p>Cotton Seed in bulk............ 10</p> <p>Cotton Duck, grey or white,n.e.s. 22 1/2</p> <p>Cotton Quilts.................. 30</p> <p>Cotton Belting ................. 20</p> <p>Cotton and Jute Tapestry...... 35</p> <p>Cotton and Linen Damasks..... 30</p> <p>Cottons, grey or unbleached, fabrics...................... 25</p> <p>Cotton fabrics, white or bleached 25</p> <p>Cottons, Fabrics, printed, dyed, or colored.................... 35</p> <p>Cotton, Linen and Silk Clothing, Corsets and other articles made from cotton fabrics .... 35</p> <p>Cotton Handkerchiefs,printed or plain......................... 35</p> <p>Cotton or linen shirts, cotton undershirts and drawers, knitted, and shirts of NY material, ladies' and misses' blouses and shirt waists..... 35</p> <p>Cotton warps and cotton yarns, dyed or undyed, n.e.s......... 25</p> <p>Cotton Yarns, number forty and finer.........................Free</p> <p>Cotton Lamp Wicks ............ 25</p> <p>Cotton or Linen Collars.......... 35</p> <p>Cotton Parasols and Umbrellas.. 35</p> <p>Cotton Prunella...............Free</p> <p>Cotton Pillow Cases ............ 35</p> <p>Cotton seamless bags........... 20</p> <p>Cotton sewing thread, and crochet cotton on spools or in balls.... 25</p> <p>Cotton thread, all other, n.e.s .. 25</p> <p>Cotton Twine .................. 25</p> <p>Cotton Towels and shawls ...... 30</p> <p>Cotton Velveteens, Cotton Vel- vets and Cotton Plush......... 30</p> <p>Cotton Fire Hose, lines with rubber......................... 35</p> <p>Cotton wadding, batting, batts dyed or not.................. 25</p> <p></p> <p><br /> {RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p></p> <p>Dogs .................... 20</p> <p>Doors, for safes and vaults, of iron or steel.................... 30</p> <p>Dragon's Blood ................Free</p> <p>Drain tiles, not glazed.......... 20</p> <p>Drain pipes,sewerpipes, chimney linings or vents, and inverted blocks glazed or unglazed, and earthenware tiles ............ 35</p> <p>Draughts and Chessmen of Ivory or bone, fancy ............... 35</p> <p>Drawing Paper, mounted ...... 30</p> <p>Drawings, n.e.s. .............. 20</p> <p>Dried Flowers ................. 25</p> <p>Dried Roots, n.e.s..............Free</p> <p>Dried Vegetables............... 25</p> <p>Druggets(dyed cotton).......... 35</p> <p>Drugs, in a crude state, used in dyeing or tanning............Free</p> <p>Dryers, Japan 20c. per gal. and. 20</p> <p>Dualin, Dynamite, Giant Powder and Nitro, 3c. per 1b.</p> <p>Duck, cotton, grey or white, n.e.s........................... 22 1/2</p> <p>Duck, for belting and hose, when imported by mfrs. of rubber goods for use in their factories.Free</p> <p>Dutch Metal or bronze ......... 25</p> <p>Dye Wood, ground logwood and fustic .......................Free</p> <p>Dyes, patent prepared...... ..Free</p> <p>Dyes, Aniline, and coal tar dyes, in bulk or packages of not less than 1 lb. weight, including alizarine and artificial aliza- rine ....................Free</p> <p>Dyes,Aniline,n.e.s.,less than 1lb. 20</p> <p>Dye, jet black.................Free</p> <p>Dyeing or Tanning Articles in a crude state, used in dyeing or tanning, n.e.s................Free</p> <p></p> <p>Earth Closets.............. 30</p> <p>Earthenware Tiles............. 35</p> <p>Earthware Drain Tiles, not glazed....................... 20</p> <p>Earthenware and Stoneware Demijohns or Jugs, Churns and Crocks.................. 30</p> <p>Earthenware and Stoneware, brown or col'd, and Rocking- ham ware, white granite, or iron stoneware and C.C ware, decorated, printed or sponged, and all earthenware n.e.s..... 30</p> <p>Eggs. .............3c. per doz.</p> <p>Elastic Rubber Thread .......Free</p> <p>Electric and Galvanic Batteries. 25</p> <p>Electric Lights, apparatus, parts of, when imported separately. 25</p> <p>Electro-plated Ware, wholly or in part electro or gilt ........ 30</p> <p>Electrotypes, Stereotypes, and celluloids of newspaper columns, in any language other than French and Eng- lish, and of books and bases, and matrices and copper shells for the same, whether composed wholly or in past of metal or celluloid..........Free</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CANADIAN TARIFF OF CUSTOMS (Continued)</span></h2> <p>{LEFT COLUMN}</p> <p></p> <p>{Small design on top right side of column} c. ad val.</p> <p></p> <p>Electrotypes, Stereotypes, and celluloids for almanacs, calen- dars, illustrated pamphlets, newpaper adavertisements or engravings, and all other like work for commercial, trade or other purposes, n.e.s. ; and matrices or copper shells of the same, 1 1/2c. per sq. inch.</p> <p>Electrotypes,Stereotypes,andcel- luloids of newspaper columns, and bases for the same, com- posed wholly or partly of metal or celluloid, 1/4c. per sq. in.,and matrices or copper shells of the same, 1 1/2c. per sq. inch.</p> <p>Embalming Boards ............ 30</p> <p>Embossed Paper, extra heavy, for cracked and damaged walls 35</p> <p>Embroideries, n.e.s.............. 35</p> <p>Embroideries, white cotton..... 25</p> <p>Emeryin bulk, crushed or ground Free</p> <p>Emery and Sand Paper......... 25</p> <p>Emery Wheels ................ 25</p> <p>Enamelled Iron Hollow-ware.... 30</p> <p>Engines, Locomotives.......... 35</p> <p>Engines, Fire.................. 35</p> <p>Engines, Fire, Chemical........ 35</p> <p>Engines, steam, of ships or other vessels built in any foreign country, etc .................. 25</p> <p>Engines, all others, and boilers, n.e.s.......................... 25</p> <p>Engravings and Prints.......... 20</p> <p>Enthomology,specimens of .......Free</p> <p>Envelopes, paper, of all kinds... 35</p> <p>Ergot...........................Free</p> <p>Esparto, or Spanish Grass, and other grasses and pulp of, in- cludingfancy grasses,dried,but not colored or otherwise mf'd.Free</p> <p>Essences or Extracts, mixed with spirits......$2.40 per I.G., and 30</p> <p>Essential Oils............ .... 10</p> <p>Ether, Sulphuric............... 25</p> <p>Excelsior for Upholsterer's use.. 25</p> <p>Extract of Logwood,fustic, oak, and of oak bark ............Free</p> <p>Extract of Malt, for medicinal and baking purposes, n.e.s.... 25</p> <p>Extract of Fluid Beef, not medi- cated, and soups............ 25</p> <p>Eyelets of Brass, Shoe..........Free</p> <p>Eye glasses,finished............ 30</p> <p>Eye glasses, unfinished, and metal parts thereof............ 20</p> <p></p> <p>Fancy Grasses,dried,but not colored nor otherwise mf'd....Free</p> <p>Fancy workboxes, writing desks, glove - boxes, handkerchief boxes, manicure cases, per- fume cases, toilet cases and fancy cases for smokers' sets, and all similar fancy articles made of bone, shell, horn,</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN - LEFT SIDE}</p> <p>{Small design on the top right side of column} c. ad val.</p> <p>Anchovies and Sardines, pack- ed in oil or otherwise, in tin boxes, measuring not more than 5 in. long, 4 in. wide, and 3 1/2 in.deep..5c. per box.</p> <p>In half boxes, measuring not more than 5 in. long, 4 in. wide, and 1 5/8 deep, 2 1/2c. per half box.</p> <p>In quarter boxes, measuring not more than 4 3/4 in. long, 3 1/2 in. wide, and 1 1/4 deep, 2c. per quarter box</p> <p>Imported in any other form... 30</p> <p>Fish preserved in oil, except Anchovies and Sardines ... 30</p> <p>Salmon and all other fish pre- pared or preserved, includ- ing oysters, n.e.s........... 25</p> <p>Oysters shelled in bulk, 10 cents per gal.</p> <p>Oysters, canned, in cans not over one pint, 3 cents per can,including the cans.</p> <p>Oysters in cans, over one pint and not over one quart, 5c per can including cans.</p> <p>Oysters in cans exceeding one qt., 5c. for each qt. or franc- tion of a qt., including the cans, 5c. per quart.</p> <p>Oysters in the shell .. ....... 25</p> <p>Oysters--Seed and Breeding imported for the purpose of being planted in Canadian waters......................Free</p> <p>Packsges containing Oysters or other Fish, not otherwise provided for ............... 25</p> <p>Oils, spermaceti, whale and other fish oils, and all other articlles the produce of the fisheries,n.e.s.............. 20</p> <p>Fish hooks, for deep sea or lake fishing, not smaller in size than number 2 0 ; bank, cod, pollock and mackerel fish lines ; and mackerel,herring,salmon, seal, seine, mullet, net and trawl twine in hanks or coil, barked or not,--in variety of sizes and threads,--including gilling thread in balls, and head ropes, barked marline, and net morsels of cotton, hemp or flax, and deeo sea fishing nets or seines, when used exclusively for the fish- eries,and not to include hooks, lines or nets commonly used for sportsmen's purposes.....Free</p> <p>Trawls, trawling spoons, fly hooks, sinkers, swivels, and sportsmen's fishing bait, and fish hooks, n.e.s.............. 30</p> <p>Fish Hooks, n.e.s.............. 30</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN - RIGHT SIDE}</p> <p><br /> {Small design on the top right corner of the column} c. ad val.</p> <p>Gooseberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Cherries, and Currants. The weight of the package to be included in the weight for duty,2c.per1b.n.e.s.</p> <p>Fruits in air-tight cans or other packages. The weight of the cans or packages to beincluded in the weight for duty, 2 1/4 cts. per 1b.</p> <p>Fruits preserved in brandy and other spirits.....$2.00 per I.G.</p> <p>Fuller's Earth, in bulk..........Free</p> <p>Fuller's Earth, prepared........ 30</p> <p>Furniture, of wood, iron or any other material, for house, cabinet or office,fin.or in parts, including hair and spring and other mattresses, bolsters and pillows ........................ 30</p> <p>Fur Skins, of all kinds, not dressed in any manner........Free</p> <p>Fur Skins, wholly or partially dressed, n.e.s.................. 15</p> <p>Fur hats, caps, muffs, tippets, capes, coats, cloaks and other manufactures of fur.......... 30</p> <p></p> <p>Galvanized Nails and Spikes,wrought and pressed. 30</p> <p>Galvanized sheet iron, number 17 gauge and thinner......... 5</p> <p>Galvanic Batteries............. 25</p> <p>Game........................... 20</p> <p>Gannister .....................Free</p> <p>Gas and Coal Oil, or Kerosene Fixtures, or parts thereof .... 30</p> <p>Gas Coke......................Free</p> <p>Gas Meters ..................... 35</p> <p>Gas, for dentists and others..... 20</p> <p>Gelatine ...................... 25</p> <p>Gentian and Giseng Root......Free</p> <p>German spirits of nnitrous ether (sweet nitre),$2.40 per imperial gallon, and.................. 30</p> <p>German and Nickel Silver, manu- factures of, not planted......... 25</p> <p>German and Nickel Silver, plated n.e.s......................... 30</p> <p>German Silver, and Silver in sheets, ingots, blocks, bars, strips or plates, unmanufac- tured .........................Free</p> <p>Giant powder, dualin, dynamite and other explosives 3c. per lb.</p> <p>Gilling Twine, imported for the use of the fisheries.. ........Free</p> <p>Gilling Twines, linen thread.... 25</p> <p>Gilt ware, of all kinds.......... 30</p> <p>Gin. See Spirituous Liquors.</p> <p>Ginger, Preserved.............. 30</p> <p>Glacier, window decorations,15c. per lb.</p> <p>Glass, ornamented, figured, and enamelled colored glass; paint- ed and vitrified glass ; figured,</p> <p></p> <p><br /> {RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p>{Small design on the top of the column} c. ad val.</p> <p>of, n.e.s .................... 30</p> <p>Gongs for doors, as bells. ...... 30</p> <p>Gooseberry bushes.............. 20</p> <p>Grafting Stock. (See Seeding Stock) ..................Free</p> <p>Grape Vines........................Free</p> <p>Grain, of all kinds when dam- aged by water in transitu (on appraised value) ............ 20</p> <p>Granite Ware, Enamelled Iron Ware ..... ................ 35</p> <p>Grass, Manilla and Sea Grass...Free</p> <p>Grass, manufactures of, n.e.s.... 20</p> <p>Gravels ........................Free</p> <p>Grease, Axle........ ......... 25</p> <p>Grease, Foot, refuse of cotton seed after oil is pressed out, but not when treated by alka- lies .......................Free</p> <p>Grease, other, n.e.s.. ....... .. 20</p> <p>Grindstones, not mounted, and not less than 36 inches in diameter...................... 15</p> <p>Grindstones, n.e.s.............. 25</p> <p>Grindstone Fixtures............ 30</p> <p>Guano, and other animal and vegetable manures ..........Free</p> <p>Gums,Amber,Arabic,Australian, Elemy Copal, Damar, Kaurie Mastic, Sandarac, Senegal, and Shellac ; and White Shellac in gum or flake, for manufactur- ing purposes ; and Gum Tra- gacanth, Gum Gedda and Gum Barberry ...................Free</p> <p>Gum, British, Dextrine, Sizing Cream and Enamel Sizing... 10</p> <p>Gum,sappato and chicle, crude.Free</p> <p>Gum Opium, powdered, $1.35 per lb.</p> <p>Gum Opium, prepared for smok- ing, $5 per lb.</p> <p>Gum, opium (drug), $1 per lb.</p> <p>Gums, Assafoetida, Camphor and others in a crude state, n.e.s..Free</p> <p>Gunpowder, Gun,Rifle,Sporting, Cannon and Musket, Canister, 3c. per lb.</p> <p>Gunpowder, blasting and min- ing, 2 cents per lb.</p> <p>Guns,Rifles and Muskets ...... 30</p> <p>Gut and Worm Gut, manufac- tured or unmanufactured, for whip and other cord..........Free</p> <p>Gutta Percha clothing or cloth- ing made waterproof with Gutta Percha................ 35</p> <p>Gutta Percha, crude ..........Free</p> <p>Gutta Percha, manf. of......... 25</p> <p>Gypsum,crude (sulphate of lime)Free</p> <p></p> <p>Hair,cleaned or uncleaned, but not curled or otherwise manu-</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{LEFT COLUMN}</p> <p><br /> ivory, wood, leather, plush, satin, silk, satinette, or paper ; dolls and toys of all kinds, and toy whips, ornaments of alabaster, spar, amber, terra cotta or composition statu- ettes and bead ornaments n.e.s............. ....... 35</p> <p>Fans, to be rated accor. to mat.</p> <p>Farina ............. 1 1/2c. per lb.</p> <p>Fashion plates, tailors', milliners' and mantle makers'...........Free</p> <p>Featherbone, plain or covered, in coils................... 20</p> <p>Feathers, Undressed ........... 20</p> <p>Feathers, n.e.s................ 30</p> <p>Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows..................... 30</p> <p>Felt, pressed of all kinds, not filled or covered by or with any woven fabrics............ 20</p> <p>Felt, adhesive, for sheathing vessels......................Free</p> <p>Felt, printed as carpets......... 35</p> <p>Felt, Roofing, tarred or coated 25</p> <p>Felt, Roofing, not tarred ........ 25</p> <p>Felth Cloth, n.e.s............... 35</p> <p>Ferro - manganese and Ferro- silicon ...................... 5</p> <p>Fertilizers, Compounded or Manufactured..... ......... 10</p> <p>Fibre,Mexican,Tampico or Istle.Free</p> <p>Fibre Ware,indurated fibre ware, vulcanized fibre ware and all articles of like material .... . 25</p> <p>Fibre, vegetable...........Free</p> <p>Fibrilla...................Free</p> <p>Filberts.......... 2 cents per lb.</p> <p>Files and Rasps............ .... 30</p> <p>Fillets of Cotton and Rubber not exceeding 7 inches wide, for manufactures, or for manu- facturing purposes...........Free</p> <p>Fire brick, n.e.s................ 20</p> <p>Fire Clay gas logs.............. 20</p> <p>Fire Clay gas retorts ........... 20</p> <p>Fire Clay crucibles.............Free</p> <p>Fire Clay ...................Free</p> <p>Fire Hose, of cotton or linen, lined with rubber, or of rubber 35</p> <p>Fire Dogs, iron ................ 30</p> <p>Fish Skins and find offal......Free</p> <p>Fish.--Mackerel, fresh, 1c. p. lb. Herrings, Pickled or Salted, 1/2 cent. per lb.</p> <p>Salmon ,Fresh,n.e.s.,1/2c. per lb.</p> <p>All other Fish, pickled or salt- ed, in bbls.......1c. per lb.</p> <p>Foreign caught fish, imported otherwise than in bbls. or half bbls., whether fresh, dried, salted or pickled, n.e.s , 50 cents per 100 lbs.</p> <p>Smoked and Boneless Fish, 1 cent. per lb.</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN - LEFT SIDE}</p> <p></p> <p>Fish Nets, sportsmen's.......... 30</p> <p>Fishing Rods.................. 30</p> <p>Fishing Hooks, with Flies...... 30</p> <p>Flagstones, dressed ............. 20</p> <p>Flagstones, not hammered or chiselled.................. 15</p> <p>Flannels, of every description, n.e.s. (wool).................. 35</p> <p>Flax, fibre ....................Free</p> <p>Flax, tow of..................Free</p> <p>Flax Seed .....................Free</p> <p>Flax Sail Twine................ 5</p> <p>Flax, manufactures of, n.e.s.... 25</p> <p>Flint, flints and ground flint stones ....................Free</p> <p>Floor Earthenware Tiles ...... 35</p> <p>Florist Stock, viz., palms, bulbs, corms, tubers, rhizomes, aru- caria, spirea, and lilies of the valley ......................Free</p> <p>Flour, Buckwheat or Meal, 1/4c. per lb.</p> <p>Flour, of Corn ....... 1 1/2c. per lb.</p> <p>Flour of Rye, 50c. per bbl., in- cluding the duty on the bbl.</p> <p>Flour of Rice or Sago .......... 25</p> <p>Fluting Machine, Iron.......... 30</p> <p>Fly Paper...................... 35</p> <p>Fly books and parts thereof, n.o.p............................ 30</p> <p>Fog Signals, detonating....... 30</p> <p>Folding Machine'.............. 10</p> <p>Folia Digitalis...............Free</p> <p>Food, Milk, and all similar prep. 30</p> <p>Foot Grease, refuse of cotton seed, but not when treated with alkalies ................Free</p> <p>Forks, knife blades or blanks, table, cast iron, in the rough, not handled nor ground, or otherwise further manufac- tured ....................... 10</p> <p>Fossils..........................Free</p> <p>Fowls, domestic, pure bred, also Homing or messenger pigeons, pheasants and quails for im- provement of stock ..........Free</p> <p>Fowls, other ................. 20</p> <p>Frames, Clasps and Fasteners, for purses and chatelaine bags or reticules, not more than 7 inches in diameter, when im- ported by the manufacturers of same in their factories..... 20</p> <p>Fringes...................... 35</p> <p>Fruits Syrups, Lime-juice, and fruit juices, n.o.p ........... 20</p> <p>Fruits dried, dessicated, or evap- and Prunes, 1ct. per lb.</p> <p>Fruits, Bananas, plantains, pine- apples pomegranates, guavas, manges, and shaddocks ; wild blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries and trees, n.e.s...Free</p> <p>Fruits,green, Grapes, 2c. per lb.</p> <p>Fruits, Green, Blackberries,</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN - RIGHT SIDE}</p> <p></p> <p>enamelled and obscured white glass ; and rough rolled plate glass ........................ 30</p> <p>Glass Stained Windows . ...... 30</p> <p>Glass, Carboys and Demijohns, empty or filled bottles and de- canters, flasks and phials .. 30</p> <p>Glass Jars and Glass Balls, Lamp Chimneys, Glass Shades or Globes, cut, pressed or mould- ed, Crystal or Glass Table- ware, decorated or not, and Blown Glass Tableware....... 30</p> <p>Glass, Lamps, Gas and Electric Light Shades, LampsandLamp Chimneys, side lights and head lights, Globes for Lanterns, Lamps,Gas and Electric Lights, n.e.s ....................... 30</p> <p>Glass bulbs for electric lights... 10</p> <p>Glass, common and colorless window glass ; and plain color- ed, stained, tinted or muffled glass in sheets................. 20</p> <p>Glass,imitation porcelain shades, and colored glass shades, figured, painted, enamelled or engraved................... 30</p> <p>Glass and emery paper, sand and flint paper................... 25</p> <p>Glass, plate, not bevelled, in sheets or panes, not exceeding 25 square ft. each, n.o.p..... 25</p> <p>Glass, plate, not bevelled, in sheets or panes, n.e.s......... 35</p> <p>Glass, plate, bevelled, in sheets or panes, n.o.p............... 35</p> <p>Glass, German looing glass, un- silvered or for silvering...... 20</p> <p>Glass, silvered, bevelled or not, and framed or not............ 35</p> <p>Glass, all other, and manufac- tures of, n.o.p.,including bent plate glass .................. 20</p> <p>Glazier' hacking and putty knives....................... 30</p> <p>Gloves and Mitts, of all kinds.. 35</p> <p>Glove fasteners, metal..........Free</p> <p>Glue, sheet, broken sheet and ground ...................... 25</p> <p>Glue, liquid ................... 25</p> <p>Glucose and Glucose Syrup, 3/4c. per lb.</p> <p>Glycerine.................... 20</p> <p>Glycerine, when imported by the manufacturers of explosives, for use in the manufacture thereof in their own factories. 10</p> <p>Goat Hair, unmanufactured....Free</p> <p>Gold Beaters' moulds and skins Free</p> <p>Gold Laces, Gold and Silver Cloth or Thread.............. 30</p> <p>Gold and Silver Bullion, in Bars, Blocks or Ingots, and Bullion Fringe ......................Free</p> <p>Gold and Silver Ware, plated, n.e.s........................ 30</p> <p>Gold Medals ................... 30</p> <p>Gold and Silver leaf, and Dutch or schlag metal leaf.......... 25</p> <p>Gold and Silver, manufactures</p> <p></p> <p>{RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p></p> <p>factured ......................Free</p> <p>Hair brush pads...............Free</p> <p>Hair,horsehair, not further man- ufactured than simply cleaned and dipped, or dyed, imported by manufacturers of haircloth for use in the manufacture of such articles in their own factories.....................Free</p> <p>Hair, curled .................... 20</p> <p>Hair Cloth of all kinds ........... 30</p> <p>Hair Mattresses................ 30</p> <p>Hair, manufactures of, n.e.s.... 35</p> <p>Hair Oils, Pomatums and Pastes, and all other perfumed prep- arations used for the hair, mouth and skin............... 30</p> <p>Hair Pins and pins manufactured from any metal.............. 30</p> <p>Hammers,Blacksmith Hammers. 30</p> <p>Hammers, other, n.e.s........... 30</p> <p>Hammocks and lawn tennis nets and other like articles manu- factured or twine, n.e.s ...... 30</p> <p>Hams, salted, dried or smoked, and meats, n.e.s., 2cts. per lb.</p> <p>Harness and saddlery of every description, and parts of same 30</p> <p>Hatchets, nn.e.s................ 30</p> <p>Hat Boxes .................. 30</p> <p>Hats, caps and bonnets, n.e.s.... 30</p> <p>Hatters'bands,bindings,tips and sides, linings, both tips and sides, hat sweats, when im- ported by hat manufacturers for use in their factories in the manufacture of hats.............Free</p> <p>Hatters' plush, of silk or cotton, and furs, not on the skin.....Free</p> <p>Hay..............$2 per ton.</p> <p>Hemlock, Bark, crude.........Free</p> <p>Hemp Paper, made on four- cylinder machines and calen- dered to between .006 and .008 inch thickness, for manufac- ture of shot shells, primers for the manufacture of shot shells and cartridges and felt board, uncovered with paper or ture of gun-wads, when such articles are imported by the manufacturers of shot shells, cartridges, and gun-wads to be used for these purposes only in their own factories ; until such time as the said articles are manufactured in Canada ; provided always that the said articles when imported shall be entered only at such port or ports as may be named by the Controller of Customs and at no other place ........Free</p> <p>Hemp undressed .............Free</p> <p>Hemp, manufactures of, n.e.s... 25</p> <p>Hickory Spokes, rough turned, not tenoned, mitred, throat- ed, faced, sized, cut to length, round tenoned or polished ..Free</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CANADIAN TARIFF OF CUSTOMS (Continued)</span></h2> <p>{LEFT COLUMN}</p> <p>{Small design on the top right side}c. ad val.</p> <p></p> <p>Hides, raw whether dried, salted or picked ..................Free</p> <p>Hob Nails ..................... 30</p> <p>Hoes ......................... 25</p> <p>Holly.......................... 20</p> <p>Hominy, in bbls, 25 cts. per bbl.</p> <p>Honey, in the comb or other- wise, and adulterations and imi- tations thereof ..3 cts. per lb.</p> <p>Hoofs, horns and horns tips ....Free</p> <p>Hoop Skirts &amp; similar goods,n.e.s. 35</p> <p>Hops, 6 cents per lb.</p> <p>Hop extract and hop roots ..... 20</p> <p>Horn Strips ....................Free</p> <p>Horse clothing, shaped, n.o.p .. 35</p> <p>Horse clothing of jute, shaped or otherwise manufactured..... 30</p> <p>Horses, n.e.s................... 20</p> <p>Hosiery, of Silk................ 35</p> <p>House Furnishing Hardware, rated according to material.</p> <p>Hubs, rough hewn or sawn only.Free</p> <p>Hymn Books ....................Free</p> <p>Hydrants, Valves and Watergates (iron).................... 30</p> <p></p> <p>Ice...........................Free</p> <p>Ice Boxes..................... 30</p> <p>Illuminating Oils, composed wholly or in part of the pro- ducts of petroleum, coal, shale or lignite, costing more than 30c. per gal ......... ....... 25</p> <p>Incense.................... 20</p> <p>Indian Corn, n.e.s................Free</p> <p>Indian Corn, for purposes of dis- tillatio, 7 1/2 cents per bush.</p> <p>Indian Corn Meal, 25c. per bbl.</p> <p>IndianCorn and Corn Meal, when damaged by water in transitu on appraised value ........... 20</p> <p>India Rubber Boots and Shoes and other manufactures of India Rubber, n.e.s .......... 25</p> <p>India Rubber Clothing, or cloth- ing made waterproof with India Rubber, n.e.s ........... 35</p> <p>India Rubber Hose, Belting, Packing, Mats and Matting, and Cotton, and Linen Hose, lined with rubber.............. 35</p> <p>India Rubber, unmanufactured.Free</p> <p>India Rubber, Crude and Hard Rubber in sheets, but not fur- ther manufactured, and re- covered Rubber and Rubber substitute ....................Free</p> <p>Indigo .....................Free</p> <p>Indigo Auxiliary or Zinc Dust ..Free</p> <p>Indigo Paste and Extract of....Free</p> <p>Infants' Food, all kinds......... 30</p> <p>Ink, for writing................ 20</p> <p>Ink, for printing .............. 20</p> <p>Instands, n.e.s.... ........... 30</p> <p>Insect Powder, n.e.s............. 20</p> <p>Insulators of all kinds.......... 25</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN - LEFT SIDE}</p> <p></p> <p>{Small design on the top right of the column} c. ad val.</p> <p>Bowls for Cream Separators, steel .....................Free</p> <p>Bridge plates of steel, univer- sal mill or rolled edge, when imported by manufacturers of bridges ................. 10</p> <p>Bridges, iron and steel, or parts thereof, iron or steel structural work, columns, shapes or sections, drilled, punched, or in any further stage of manufacture than as rolled or cast, n.e.s....... 35</p> <p>Canada plates................. 5</p> <p>Cast Iron Stoves of all kinds, oil,gas,coal or wood, Plates, Stove Plates and Irons,Sad Irons,Hatters' Irons, Tailors' Irons.................... 25</p> <p>Castings, other, n.e.s., iron or steel in the rough.......... 25</p> <p>Chain Traces, iron............ 30</p> <p>Chains, coil chain. coil chain links, and chain shackles, of iron or steel, 5/16 of an inch in diameter and over....... 5</p> <p>Chains, other, n.e.s. ......... 30</p> <p>Chrome steel................... 15</p> <p>Clock Springs................ 25</p> <p>Crowbars.................... 30</p> <p>Crucible cast steel wire......Free</p> <p>Crucible Sheet Steel, 11 to 16 gauge, 2 1/2 to 18 in. wide, when imported by manufac- turers of mower and reaper knives for the manufacture of such knives in their own factories...................Free</p> <p>Engines, Locomotive........ 35</p> <p>Engines, Steam Engines, boil- ers, ore crushers and rock crushers, stamp mills, Cor- nish and belted rolls, rock drills,air compressors,cranes, derricks, percussion coal cut- ters, pumps, n.e.s., wind- mills, horse-powers, portable engines, threshers, separa- tors, foddler or feed cutters, potato diggers, grain crush- ers, fanning mills, hay ted- ders, farm wagons, slot ma- chines and type writers, and all machinery composed wholly or in part of iron or steel, n.o.p.................. 25</p> <p>Fencing, Buckthorn and Strip, iron or steel, and woven wire fencing ..................... 15</p> <p>Ferro-silicon,ferro-manganese, and spiegeleisen........... 15</p> <p>Files and Rasps, n.e.s.......... 30</p> <p>Files, Steel, for the manufac- ture of, when imported by file manufacturers for use in their factories...........Free</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN -RIGHT SIDE}</p> <p></p> <p>{Small design on the top right column} c. ad val.</p> <p>for use in the construction of ships or vessels............Free</p> <p>Iron or steel fittings for iron or steel pipe, of every descrip- tion, and chilled iron or steel rolls........................ 30</p> <p>Iron or steel ingots, cogged ingots, blooms,slabs, billets, puddled bars, and loops or other forms, n. o. p., less finished than iron or steel bars, but more advanced than pig iron, except cast- ings, $2 per ton.</p> <p>Iron or steel railway bars or rails of any form, punched or not punched, n.e.s., for railways, which term for the purposes of this item shall include all kinds of railways, street railways and tram- ways, even although the same are used for private purposes only, and even al- though they are not used or intended to be used in con- nection with the business of common carrying of goods or passengers ................ 30</p> <p>Iron or steel scrap, wrought, being waste or refuse, in- cluding punchings, cuttings or clippings of iron or steel plates or sheets having been in actual use; crop ends of tin plate bars, or of blooms, or of rails, the same not having been in actual use $1 perton. Nothing shall be deemed scrap iron or scrap steel ex- cept waste or refuse iron or steel fit only to be re-manu- factured in rolling mills.</p> <p>Iron, wrought iron or steel nuts and washers, iron or steel rivets, bolts with or without threads, nut and bolt and hinge blanks, n.e.s. and T and strap hinges, 3/4c. per lb.and................. 25</p> <p>Knife Blades or Knife Blanks in the rough............... 10</p> <p>Knives, Reapers and Mowers' Knnives................... 30</p> <p>Locomotive and Car Wheel Tires of Steel, in the rough.Free</p> <p>Manufactured articles of iron, brass or steel which at the time of their importation are of a class or kind not manufactured in Canada, imported for use in the con- struction or equipment of ships or vessels.............Free</p> <p>Manufactures, Articles, or</p> <p></p> <p>{RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p></p> <p>{Small design on the top right column} c. ad val.</p> <p></p> <p>Picks, mattocks, adzes, hatch- ets, and eyes or poles for same, and tools of all des- criptions, n.e.s..........30</p> <p>Pipes, cast iron of every des- cription, $8 per ton.</p> <p>Planing Mills and parts of, in any stage of manufacture... 25</p> <p>Plates, Scraper Plates........ 30</p> <p>Plates engraved on steel....... 20</p> <p>Plates, Steel Plates, not less than 30 inches wide and not less than 1/4 of an inch thick. 10</p> <p><br /> Plough Plate, mould boards, and land sides, and other plates for agriculture im- plements, when cut to shape from rolled plates of steel, but not moulded, puched, polished or otherwise manu- factured................... 5</p> <p>Puddled Bars, $2 per ton.</p> <p>Rolled iron or steel sheets No. 17gauge, anf thinner, n.o.p.; Canada plates ; Russia iron ; flat galvanized iron or steel sheets, terne plate, and rolled sheets of iron or steel coated with zinc, spelter or other metal, of all widths or thicknesses, n.o.p., and rolled iron or steel hoop, band, scroll or strip, thinner than No. 18 gauge, n.e.s.... 5</p> <p>Rolled iron or steel sheets or plates, sheared or unsheard, and skelp iron or steel, sheared or rolled in grooves, n.e.s., $7.00 per ton.</p> <p>Rolled iron tubes, not welded, under 1 1/2 inch in diameter, Angle Iron, 9 and 10 gauge, not over 1 1/2 inch wide, Iron Tubing, lacquered or brass covered, not over 1 1/2 inch dia- meter, all of which are to be cut to lengths for the manu- facture of bedsteads, and brass trimmings for bed- steads, and to be used for no other purpose; when import- ed for the manufacturers of iron bedsteads,to be used for these purposes only, in their own factories, until such time as any manufactured in Canada....................Free</p> <p>Rolled round wire rods in the coil, of iron or steel, not iver three-eights of an inch in diameter, when imported by wire manufacturers for use in making wire in the coil, in their own factories.......Free</p> <p>Rope, Raw Hide, as Belting,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Iodine, crude.................Free</p> <p>Iodine, resublimed..............20</p> <p>Iris, Orris Root.................Free</p> <p>Isinglass...................... 25</p> <p>Iron Sand or Globules and Dry Putty, for polishing granite ..Free</p> <p>Iron Liquor, solution of acetate of iron for dyeing and calico printing ....................Free</p> <p>Iron, Oxide of, dry ....... ...... 25</p> <p>IRON &amp; STEEL &amp; MANUFAC. OF:--</p> <p>Adzes .......................... 30</p> <p>Anchors .................. ,Free</p> <p>Angles, rolled iron or steel angles, tees, beams, chan- nels,girders,and other rolled shapes or sections, weighing less than 35 lbs. per lineal yard, not punched, drilled or furthur manufactured than rolled, n.o.p., $7.00 per ton.</p> <p>Angles, rolled iron or steel an- gles, tees, beams,channel, joists, girders,zees, stars, or other rolled shapes, or trough, bridge, building or structural rolled sections or shapes, not punched, drilled or furthur manufactured than rolled, n.e.s., and flat eyebar blanks not punched or drilled ........................ 10</p> <p>Angles for iron or composite ships or vessels......................Free</p> <p>Axes, scythes, sickles or reap- ing hooksm hay or straw knives, hoes, rakes, pronged forks, snaths, farms, road or field rollers, post-hole dig- gers and other agricultural implements, n.e.s............. 25</p> <p>Adzes, Hatchets, and Ham- mers, n.e.s...................... 30</p> <p>Axles, springs and parts there- of,axle bars and axle blanks of iron or steel, for railway or tramway or other vehi- cles, not elsewhere specified. 35</p> <p>Balances........................ 30</p> <p>Bars, Crowbars ................ 30</p> <p>Bar Iron or steel,rolled,wheth- er in coils, rods, bars, or bundles, comprising rounds, ovals, squares, n.o.p.; and rolled iron or steel hoop, band, scroll or strip, eight inches or less in width, No. 18 gauge or thicker, n.e.s., $7 per ton.</p> <p>Barbed Wire Fencing of iron or steel,and buckthorn strip fencing........................... 15</p> <p>Boiler tubes of wrought iron or steel, including corrugated tubes or flues for marine boilers.......................... 5</p> <p>Bolts with or without threads or nuts, and bolt blanks, washers and rivets, T and strap hinges, 3/4c. per lb. and 25</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN -LEFT SIDE}</p> <p></p> <p>Fire Engines and fire extin- guishing machines,including sprinklers for fire protection. 35</p> <p>Fish Plates, Railw'y Fish Plates and steel axle, steel billets imported by manufacturers of carriage springs and car- riage axles for use exclusive- ly in the manufacture of springs and axles for carri- ages or vehicles other than railway or tramway, in their own factories..............Free</p> <p>Flat steel wire, of No. 16 gauge or thinner, when imported by the manufacturers of crino- line or corset wire and dress stays, for use in the manu- facture of such articles in their own factories..........Free</p> <p>Forgings or iron and steel, of whatever shape or size, or in whatever stage of manufac- ture, n.e.s., and steel shaft- ing, turned, compressed or polished,and hammered iron or steel bars or shapes, n.o.p. 30</p> <p>Forks, table, cast iron, and knife blades or blanks, not handled nor ground or other- wise further manufactured.. 10</p> <p>Furniture of any material.... 30</p> <p>Galvanized iron or steel wire, No. 9, 12 and 13 gauge, after January 1st, 1898..........Free</p> <p>Garden Rakes, Hay Knives, Scythes,Rakes,n.e.s.,prong- ed Forks of all kinds and hoes.......................... 25</p> <p>Hinges, T and strap, and Hinge Blank, 3/4c. per lb. and...... 25</p> <p>Hollow-ware, agate, granite or enamelled iron or steel hol- low-ware................... 35</p> <p>Hollow-ware, enamelled iron or steel ware, n.e.s; plain, black, tinned or coated, and nickel and aluminum kitchen or household hollow-ware, n.e.s........................... 0</p> <p>Horse Shoes, and horse shoe nails............. ........ 30</p> <p>Hoop Iron,not exceeding three eights of an inch in width and being No. 25 gauge or thinner, used for the manu- facture of tubular rivets.. Free</p> <p>Iron and manufactures of, or part iron or part steel, n.e.s. 30</p> <p>Iron in pigs, iron kentledge, and cast scrap iron, $2.50 per ton.</p> <p>Iron Mastsfor ships, or parts of Free</p> <p>Iron or Steel Bems, Sheets, Plates, Angles and Knees, for iron or composite ships or vessels ; and iron,steel or brass manufacture of a class not manufactured in Canada,</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN - RIGHT SIDE}</p> <p></p> <p>Wares not specially enumer- ated or provided for, com- posed wholly or in part of iron or steel, and whether partly or wholly manufact'd. 30</p> <p>Mattocks .................... 30</p> <p>Mining, sinelting and reducing machinery, viz.,coal cutting machines except percussion coal cutters, coal heading machines, coal augers and rotary coal drills, core drills, miners' safety lamps, coal washing machinery, coke- making machinery, ore dry- ing machinery, ore roasting machinery, electric or mag- netic machines for separat- ing or concentrating irom ores, blast furnace water jackets, converters for metal- lurgical process in iron or copper, briquette making machines, ball and rock emery grinding machines, copper plates, plated or not, machinery for extraction of precious metals by the chlor ination or cyanide processes monitors, giants and eleva- tors for hydraulic mining, amalgam safes, automatic ore samplers,automatic feed- ers, jigs, classifiers, separa- tors, retorts, buddles, van- ners, mercury pumps, pyro- meters, bullion furnances, amalegam cleaners, gold min- ing slime tables, blast furnace blowing engines, wrought iron tubing, butt or lap welded, threaded or coupled or not, not less than 2 1/2 inches diameter, when imported for use exclusively in mining, smelting, redu- ing or refining.............Free</p> <p>Nails and Spikes, wrought and pressed, Horseshoe Nails, trunk, clout, coppers', cigar box, Hungarian, and all other Wrought Nails, n.e.s., and Horse,Mule or Ox Shoes. 30</p> <p>Nails, cut Nails and Spikes of iron or steel, including rail- road spikes, 1/2c. per lb.</p> <p>Nails Rods, Swedish rolled iron, under 1/2 in. in diameter, for the manufacture of horse shoe nails and Swedish rolled steel rods, under 1/2 in. in diameter............... 15</p> <p>Nails, composition, spikes and sheathing nails.............. 15</p> <p>Nails, wire, of all kinds, n.o.p. 3/5c. per lb.</p> <p>Name Plates, enamelled...... 30</p> <p>Needles, steel, viz, Cylinder Needles, Hand Frame Need- les and Latch Needles, and needles of any material or kind 30</p> <p></p> <p>{RIGHT SIDE COLUMN}</p> <p></p> <p>being so used .............. 20</p> <p>Safes, doors for safes and vaults, scales, balances and weighing beams of iron or steel ...................... 30</p> <p>Saws of all kinds........ .. 30</p> <p>Scrap iron and scrap steel,old, and fit only to be re-manufac- tured, being part of or re covered from any vessel wrecked in waters subject to the jurisdiction of Canada..Free</p> <p>Screws, commonly called Wood Screws, of iron or stee;, brass, or other metal, in- cluding lag or coach screws, plated or not, and machine or other screws, n.o.p....... 35</p> <p>Scythes.................... 25</p> <p>Sheet Iron, common or black, No.17 gauge and thinner... 5</p> <p>Sheet Iron Signs............ 30</p> <p>Sheet Iron. (See iron or steel sheets, etc.)</p> <p>Sheet Iron, for iron or compo- site ships....................Free</p> <p>Sheets, Crucible Sheets, steel, 11 to 16 gauge,2 1/2 to 18 inches wide, imported by manufac- turers of mower and reaper knives for manufacture of such knives in their own fac- tories......................Free</p> <p>Shoes, horse, mule and ox shoes...................... 30</p> <p>Shovels and spades, shovel and spade blanks, and iron or steel cut to shape for same. 35</p> <p>Skates, of all kinds............ 35</p> <p>Skelp iron or steel, sheared or rolled in grooves, when im- ported by manufacturers of wrought iron or steel for use only in the manufac- ture of wrought iron or steel pipe in their own factories.. 5</p> <p>Sledges..................... 30</p> <p>Spiral spring steel for spiral springs for railways, when imported by th emanufactur- ers of railway springs, for use exclusively in the man- ufacture of railway spiral springsin theirown factories Free</p> <p>Steel for saws and straw cut- ters cut to shape, but not further manufactured. Cru- cible sheet steel, 11 to 16 gauge, 2 1/2 to 18 inches wide, for the manufacture of mow- er and reaper knives, when imported by the manufac- turers thereof for use of such purpose in their own fac- tories...........................Free</p> <p>Steel for the manufacture of bicycle chain, when imported by the manufacturers of bi- cycle chain for use in the manufacture thereof in their own factories...............Free</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Steel for the manufacture of</p> <p>files,augers,auger bits,ham-</p> <p>mers,axes,hatchets,scythes,</p> <p>reaper hooks, hoes, rakes,</p> <p>hay or straw knives and</p> <p>wind-mills, agricultural or</p> <p>harvesting forks, when im-</p> <p>ported by the manufactur-</p> <p>ers of such or any of such</p> <p>articles for use exclusively</p> <p>in the manufacture thereof</p> <p>in their own factories......Free</p> <p>Steel, in bars, bands, hoops.</p> <p>plates, of any size, thickness</p> <p>or width, when of greater</p> <p>value than 2 1/2 cts. per lb.,n.o.p. 5</p> <p>Steel, manufactures of, or parts</p> <p>of iron and parts steel, n.e.s. 30</p> <p>Steel of No. 12 gauge and thin-</p> <p>ner, but not thinner than</p> <p>No. 30 gauge, for the manu-</p> <p>facture of buckle clasps and</p> <p>ice creepers, bed fasts, furni-</p> <p>ture casters, when imported</p> <p>by the manufacturers of such</p> <p>articles, for use exclusively</p> <p>in the manufacture thereof</p> <p>in their own factories......Free</p> <p>Steel of No. 20 gauge and thin-</p> <p>ner, but not thinner than No. 30 gauge, for the manu-</p> <p>facture of corest steels, clock</p> <p>springs and shoe shanks,</p> <p>when imported by the manu-</p> <p>facturers of such articles for</p> <p>exclusive use in the manu-</p> <p>facture thereof in their open</p> <p>factories...................Free</p> <p>Steel of No. 24 and 17 gauge,</p> <p>in sheets 63 inches long, and</p> <p>from 18 inches to 32 inches</p> <p>wide, when imported by the</p> <p>manufacturers of tubular</p> <p>bow sockets for use in the</p> <p>manufacture of such articles</p> <p>in their own factories......Free</p> <p>Steel rails, weighing not less</p> <p>than 45lb. per lineal yard,</p> <p>for use only in the tracks of</p> <p>a railway which is employed</p> <p>in the common carrying of</p> <p>goods and passengers, and is</p> <p>operated by steam motive</p> <p>power only ; provided that</p> <p>this item shall not extend to</p> <p>rails for tracks of a railway</p> <p>which is used for private pur-</p> <p>poses only, nor shall this item</p> <p>extend to rails for use in the</p> <p>tracks of any electric railway,</p> <p>street railway or tramway..Free</p> <p>Steel springs for the manufact-</p> <p>ture of surgical trusses when</p> <p>imported by the manufac-</p> <p>turers for use exclusively in</p> <p>fancy manufactures...........35</p> <p>Ivory and Ivory Nuts, unmanu-</p> <p>factured and Veneers, sawn</p> <p>only......................Free</p> <p>Ivory, manufactures of, n.e.s....20</p> <p>Ivory Vaccine Points........Free</p> <p></p> <p>Jack Screws of every descrip-</p> <p>tion, n.e.s.....................25</p> <p>Jalap Root.....................Free</p> <p>Jams, Jellies, and Preserves,</p> <p>3 1/4cts. per lb.</p> <p>Japanned and Stamped Tinware,</p> <p>&amp;c..............................25</p> <p>Jewellery and manufactures of</p> <p>gold and silver.................30</p> <p>Jews Harps...................35</p> <p>Junk, old....................Free</p> <p>Jute and Jute Butts..........Free</p> <p>Jute, carpeting or matting&amp;mats 25</p> <p>Jute cloth, as taken from the</p> <p>loom, neither pressed, mangl-</p> <p>ed, calendered, nor in any way</p> <p>finished......................Free</p> <p>Jute cloth, uncoloured,not other-</p> <p>wise finished than bleached or</p> <p>calendered....................10</p> <p>Jute horse clothing, shaped or</p> <p>otherwise manufactured........30</p> <p>Jute, man ufactures of, n.e.s.25</p> <p>Jute Yarn, flax or hemp, plain,</p> <p>dyed or colored, when im-</p> <p>ported by manufacturers of</p> <p>carpets, rugs, mats, jute web-</p> <p>bing or cloth, and twines, for</p> <p>use in their own factories....Free</p> <p></p> <p>Kainite, or German potash</p> <p>salts for fertilizers.........Free</p> <p><br /> Kelp..........................Free</p> <p>Kerosene and Coal Oil fixtures</p> <p>or parts thereof...............30</p> <p>Knives, oyster knives..........30</p> <p>Knitting Machines..............30</p> <p>Knitting Needles and Machine</p> <p>Needles and needles of all</p> <p>kinds..........................30</p> <p>Kryolite or Cryolite.........Free</p> <p></p> <p>Labels, for cigar boxes, for</p> <p>fruits, vegetables, meats, fish,</p> <p>confectionery or other goods or</p> <p>wares ; shipping, price or other</p> <p>tags, tickets or labels ; and</p> <p>railroad or other tickets,</p> <p>whether lithographed or</p> <p>printed, or partly printed,</p> <p>n.e.s........................35</p> <p>Lac- Dye, crude, seed, buttons,</p> <p>stick and shel..............Free</p> <p>Laces, boot, shoe and stay....30</p> <p>Laces, braids, fringes, embroi-</p> <p>deries, cords, tassels, and</p> <p>bracelets, elastic round or flat,</p> <p>including garther elastic, braids,</p> <p>chains, or cords of hair and</p> <p>other mfrs. of hair n.e.s; lace</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Steel strip and {illegible} wire</p> <p>when imported into Canada by manufacturers of buck-</p> <p>thorn, and plain strip,fenc-</p> <p>ing, for use in the manufac-</p> <p>ture of such articles in their</p> <p>own factories ; and barbed</p> <p>fencing wire of iron or steel</p> <p>after January 1st, 1898 . . . . . Free</p> <p>Steel, under 1/2 in. in diameter,</p> <p>or under 1/2 in. square, when imported by the manufac-</p> <p>turers of cutlery, or of knobs,</p> <p>or of locks, for use exclu-</p> <p>sively in the manufacture of</p> <p>such articles in their own</p> <p>factories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free</p> <p>Steel valued at 2 1/2 c. per lb. and upwards, when imported by</p> <p>the manufacture thereof in their own factories</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{Printed page} CANADIAN TARIFF OF CUSTOMS (Continued)</span></h2> <p>{LEFT SIDE COLUMN}</p> <p>{Small design on the top right corner of column} c. ad val.</p> <p></p> <p>Mouldings of wood, plain, gilded</p> <p>or otherwise further manuf... 25</p> <p></p> <p>Mowing Machines, self-binding</p> <p>harvesters, harvesters without</p> <p>binders, binding attachments,</p> <p>reapers, ploughs, harrows, cul-</p> <p>tivators, seed srills and horse</p> <p>rakes, manure spreaders,</p> <p>weeders, and malleable</p> <p>sprocket or link belting chain</p> <p>for binders ................... 20</p> <p></p> <p>Muslin, plant bed muslin, white</p> <p>cotton.................. 25</p> <p></p> <p>Music, printed, bound or in</p> <p>sheets...................... 10</p> <p></p> <p>Musical instruments of all kinds,</p> <p>pianofortes and organs...... 30</p> <p></p> <p>Musical instruments, brass band,</p> <p>parts of pianofortes or organs 25</p> <p>Provided that musical instru-</p> <p>ment cases shall be dutiable at</p> <p>the same rate as their contents</p> <p>when imported containing the</p> <p>instruments.</p> <p></p> <p>Musk, in pods or in grains......Free</p> <p></p> <p>Mustard Cake.................. 15</p> <p></p> <p>Mustard, ground .............. 25</p> <p></p> <p>Mustard, French mustard,liquid,</p> <p>as sauce.................... 35</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Naphtha, wood naptha or</p> <p>wood alcohol, $2.40 per im. gal.</p> <p></p> <p>Naptha, n.e.s., 5c. per imp. gal.</p> <p></p> <p>Needles, Knitting............... 30</p> <p><br /> Needles, Steel, all other .......... 30</p> <p><br /> Newspaper or supplemental edi-</p> <p>tions or parts thereof, partly</p> <p>printed and intended to be</p> <p>completed and published in</p> <p>Canada ......................... 25</p> <p><br /> Newspapers, and quarterly,</p> <p>monthly and semi-monthly</p> <p>magazines, and weekly liter-</p> <p>ary papers, unbound ; and tail-</p> <p>ors', milliners' and mantle-</p> <p>makers' fashion plates.......Free</p> <p><br /> Newspapers and Magazines, if</p> <p>bound....................... 10</p> <p><br /> Nickel ........................Free</p> <p><br /> Nickel Anodes................. 10</p> <p><br /> Nickel and German Silver, manf.</p> <p>of, not plated......... 25</p> <p>if plated ..................... 30</p> <p><br /> Nitrate of Soda or Cubic Nitre..Free</p> <p><br /> Nitrite of Soda ......................Free</p> <p></p> <p>Nitrate of Lead, not ground....Free</p> <p></p> <p>Nitro-Glycerine......3c. per lb.</p> <p><br /> Noils, being the short wool</p> <p>which falls from the combs in</p> <p>worsted factories.............Free</p> <p><br /> Numbering Machines, not to be</p> <p>classed with ptg. presses, to pay 25</p> <p><br /> Nuts, shelled, n.e.s...5c. per lb.</p> <p><br /> Nuts, Almonds, Walnuts. Brazil</p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN- LEFT SIDE}</p> <p></p> <p>{Small design at the top right corner} c. ad. val.</p> <p><br /> Optical Instruments, n.e.s..... 25</p> <p><br /> Oranges, Lemons, and Limes in</p> <p>boxes of capacity not exceed-</p> <p>ing 2 1/2 cb. ft., 25 cts. per box..</p> <p>In half boxes, capacity 1 1/4 cb,</p> <p>ft., 13cts, per box</p> <p>In cases and all other packages</p> <p>10 cts. per cb. ft. capacity.</p> <p>In bulk, $1.50 per thousand.</p> <p>In barrels nt exceeding in</p> <p>capacity that f the 196 lbs.</p> <p>flour barrel, 55 cts. per bbl.</p> <p><br /> Ores of metals, of all kinds ....Free</p> <p><br /> Organs, Cabinet................ 30</p> <p><br /> Organs, set or parts of sets of</p> <p>reeds for Cabinet Organ...... 25</p> <p><br /> Organs, Pipe Organs........... 30</p> <p><br /> Ornaments of alabaster, spar,</p> <p>amber and terra cotta, or com-</p> <p>position........................ 35</p> <p><br /> Osiers .....................Free</p> <p><br /> Osiers and Willow Furniture.... 30</p> <p><br /> Ottar of Roses, and Oil of Roses.Free</p> <p><br /> Oxide of Copper, Black and Pla-</p> <p>tinum, for use in the manufac-</p> <p>ture of Chlorate ..............Free</p> <p></p> <p><br /> Pails, tubs, churns, brooms,</p> <p>washboards, pounders, rolling</p> <p>pins and whisks.............. 20</p> <p><br /> Paints and Colors, ultra marine</p> <p>blue, dry or in pulp, metallic</p> <p>colors, viz : oxides of cobalt,</p> <p>copper and tin, n.e.s. ........Free</p> <p><br /> Ochers, Ochery earths,raw si-</p> <p>enas and colors dry, n.e.s. 20</p> <p><br /> Oxides,dry fillers, fire-proofs,</p> <p>umbers,and byrnt siennas,</p> <p>n.e.s...................... 25</p> <p><br /> Fire-proof paint dry........ 25</p> <p><br /> Paints and colors,rough stuff</p> <p>and fillers, anti-corrosive</p> <p>and anti-fouling paints,</p> <p>commonly used for ships</p> <p>hulls, and ground and</p> <p>liquid paints, n.e.s....... 25</p> <p><br /> Ground in spirits and all</p> <p>spirit varnishes and lac-</p> <p>quers .... $1.12 1/2 per. gal.</p> <p><br /> Paris Green,dry.......... 10</p> <p><br /> Dry White and Red Lead,</p> <p>Orange mineral and Zinc</p> <p>white ................... 5</p> <p>White Lead, mixed ........ 25</p> <p><br /> Painter' metal graining combs.. 30</p> <p><br /> Painter pallet knives.......... 30</p> <p><br /> Paintings in Oil or Water Colors,</p> <p>by artists of well-known merit,</p> <p>or copies of Old Masters by</p> <p>such artists..................Free</p> <p><br /> Paintings in Oil or Water Colors,</p> <p>production of Canadian artists.Free</p> <p><br /> Paintings, prints, engravings,</p> <p>drawings and building plans.</p> <p>{Next sentence cannot be seen from image}</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN - RIGHT SIDE}</p> <p><br /> {Small design on the top right corner of the column} c. ad val.</p> <p>4 ounces ..................... 50</p> <p><br /> Perfumes Spirits in bottles, flasks</p> <p>or other packages, weighing</p> <p>more than 4 oz., $2.40 per i.g.&amp; 40</p> <p><br /> Persis or ext.Archill and Cubd'r.Free</p> <p><br /> Petroleum. (SeeOils.)</p> <p><br /> Pheasants for improvm't of stock.Free</p> <p><br /> Pheasants, other........... ...... 20</p> <p><br /> Philosophical Instruments and</p> <p>Apparatus, not manufactured</p> <p>In the Dominion, and when im-</p> <p>ported by or for the use of</p> <p>universities, colleges and</p> <p>schools, and scientific societies</p> <p>and public hospitals..........Free</p> <p><br /> Philosophical, Photographic,</p> <p>Optical and Mathematical In-</p> <p>struments and Apparatus,</p> <p>n.e.s.. ..................... 25</p> <p><br /> Phosphorus ...................Free</p> <p><br /> Phosphor Bronze in blocks, bars,</p> <p>sheet and wire.......... 10</p> <p><br /> Photographs, chromos, chromo-</p> <p>types, artotypes, oleographs,</p> <p>paintings, drawings, pictures,</p> <p>engravings or prints, or proofs</p> <p>therefrom, and similar works</p> <p>of art, n.o.p. ; blue prints,</p> <p>building plans, and maps and</p> <p>charts, n.e.s..................... 20</p> <p><br /> Photographs, not exceeding</p> <p>three, sent by friends, and not</p> <p>for the purpose of sale.........Free</p> <p><br /> Photograph Albums............. 35</p> <p>Albums, insides of paper .....Free</p> <p><br /> Photographers' albumenized</p> <p>paper......................... 30</p> <p><br /> Photographic Dry Plates....... 30</p> <p><br /> Piano covers, rubber and cotton 35</p> <p><br /> Piano Stools ........................... 30</p> <p><br /> Pianofortes ................... 30</p> <p><br /> Pianofortes, parts of ........... 25</p> <p><br /> Pickers, raw hide, for cotton</p> <p>looms..................... 25</p> <p><br /> Pickles, Sauces and Catsups,</p> <p>including Soy................ 35</p> <p><br /> Pictorial illustrations of insects,</p> <p>&amp;c., when imported by and for</p> <p>the use of colleges and schools,</p> <p>scientific and literary societies.Free</p> <p><br /> Picture &amp; Photographic Frames,</p> <p>of any material.................... 30</p> <p><br /> Picture Nails ..... ............ 30</p> <p><br /> Pictures, framed...... ......... 30</p> <p><br /> Pillows and Bolsters............. 30</p> <p><br /> Pins, manufactured from wire of</p> <p>any metal ................... 30</p> <p><br /> Pipe Clay, unmanufactured ....Free</p> <p><br /> Pitch, Burgundy..............Free</p> <p><br /> Pitch (pine) in packages of not</p> <p>less than 15 gal..............Free</p> <p><br /> Pitch (pine) other............ 20</p> <p>Pitch, coal .......................Free</p> <p></p> <p>Pitch, bone, Crude only.........Free</p> <p><br /> {Last line is not viewable}</p> <p></p> <p>{RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p></p> <p>{Small design on the top right corner of the column} c. ad val.</p> <p>Potash, German Mineral........Free</p> <p><br /> Potash, red and yellow prussiate</p> <p>of ..... ....................Free</p> <p><br /> Potassium, cyanide of..........Free</p> <p><br /> Potatoes, sweet, 10 cts. per bush.</p> <p><br /> Pork, barrelled inbrine,2c. per</p> <p>lb. Barrels containing same</p> <p>to be free of duty.</p> <p><br /> Potatoes, other, 15c. per bush.</p> <p><br /> Polutry and Game of all kinds... 20</p> <p><br /> Precious Stones, also imitations,</p> <p>polished, but not set, pierced</p> <p>or otherwise manufactured,</p> <p>n.e.s.........................</p> <p><br /> Printed music, bound or in</p> <p>sheets.......................... 10</p> <p><br /> Printing presses, printing ma-</p> <p>chines, lithographic presses</p> <p>and type-making accessories</p> <p>therefore ; folding machines,</p> <p>book-binders', book-binding,</p> <p>ruling, embossing and paper</p> <p>cutting machines, and parts</p> <p>thereof .............. ...... 10</p> <p><br /> Prunella ........ ............Free</p> <p><br /> Pulp of wood ...................... 25</p> <p><br /> Pulp of grasses .................Free</p> <p><br /> Pumice or Pumice Stone, ground</p> <p>or unground..................Free</p> <p><br /> Pumps, brass, all kinds, and gar-</p> <p>den and lawn sprinklers. ..... 30</p> <p><br /> Pumps, Steam................. 25</p> <p><br /> Putty. ........................ 20</p> <p><br /> Putty, dry, for polishing granite.Free</p> <p></p> <p>Quills, in nat. state or unpl'd.Free</p> <p></p> <p>Quills, other...................... 20</p> <p><br /> Quince Trees of all kinds..3c.ea.</p> <p><br /> Quinine, salts of.....................Free</p> <p></p> <p>Rags of cotton, linen, jute,</p> <p>hemp and wollen, paper waste</p> <p>or clippings, and waste of any</p> <p>kind except mineral waste....Free</p> <p><br /> Railway cars, or other cars,</p> <p>whee;barrows, trucks, road or</p> <p>railway scrapers and hand</p> <p>carts .......................... 30</p> <p><br /> Railway Rugs of all materials.. 30</p> <p><br /> Raisins, 1c. per lb.</p> <p><br /> Raspberry and Blackberry bushes 20</p> <p><br /> Rattans and reeds manf. or</p> <p>partly manf................... 15</p> <p><br /> Rattans and reeds in their natural</p> <p>state .........................Free</p> <p><br /> Red Liquor for dyg. &amp; calico ptg.Free</p> <p><br /> Refrigerators ...................... 30</p> <p><br /> Rennet, raw, or prepared ......Free</p> <p><br /> Resin,in pkgs mot less than 100lbsFree</p> <p><br /> Resin or Rosin Oil............Free</p> <p><br /> Resin, other, n.e.s............... 20</p> <p><br /> Ribbons of all kinds and ma-</p> <p>terials.......................{number not viewable}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{LEFT SIDE COLUMN}</p> <p></p> <p>Nuts, Cocoa..........$1 per 100</p> <p><br /> Nuts, Cocoa, when imported</p> <p>direct....... .....50c. per 100</p> <p><br /> Nuts, all kinds, n.o.p., 2c per lb.</p> <p><br /> Nutgalls and extracts thereof ..Free</p> <p></p> <p>Oakum .......................Free</p> <p><br /> Oak Bark.....................Free</p> <p><br /> Oats, 10 cts. per bush.</p> <p><br /> Oat Flour .................... 20</p> <p><br /> Oatmeal.... ..................... 20</p> <p><br /> Oil, Aniline, crude........... Free</p> <p><br /> Oil, Coal, Illuminating Oils com-</p> <p>posed wholly or in part of the</p> <p>products of petroleum, coal,</p> <p>shale or lignite costing more</p> <p>than 30c. per. gal.............. 25</p> <p><br /> Oil, Coal and Kerosene, distilled,</p> <p>purified or refined, Naphtha,</p> <p>Petroleum and products of,</p> <p>n.e.s., 5c. per Imp. gal.</p> <p><br /> Oils, Petroleum, Crude, fuel and</p> <p>gas oils (other than Naphtha,</p> <p>Benzine or Gasoline, when</p> <p>imported by manufacturers</p> <p>other than refiners) for use in their factories for fuel pur-</p> <p>poses, or for the manufacture</p> <p>of gas, 2 1/2c. per Imp. gallon.</p> <p><br /> Oils, Essential .................. 10</p> <p><br /> Oil, Resin .......................Free</p> <p><br /> Oil, Carbolic, or heavy oil......Free</p> <p><br /> Oil, Castor ..................... 20</p> <p><br /> Oil, Cod Liver................... 20</p> <p><br /> Oils, Cocoanut and Palm, in their</p> <p>natural state .................Free</p> <p><br /> Oil, Colza...................... 20</p> <p><br /> Oil, Flax Seed or Linseed, raw or</p> <p>boiled.. ..................... 25</p> <p><br /> Oil, Lard Oil...................... 25</p> <p><br /> Oil, Lubricating, composed</p> <p>wholly or in part of petroleum,</p> <p>costing less than 25c.imp.gal.,</p> <p>5c. per imp. gal.</p> <p><br /> Oils, Lubricating, all other..... 25</p> <p><br /> Oils, Neatsfoot ................ 25</p> <p><br /> Oil,Olive,for manufacturing soap</p> <p>or tobacco or for canning fish.Free</p> <p><br /> Oil, Olive, n.e.s................... 20</p> <p><br /> Oil, Sesame seed.................. 25</p> <p><br /> Oil, Tallow ........................ 20</p> <p><br /> Oil, all other, n.e.s............... 20</p> <p><br /> Oil Cake and Meal, Cotton Seed</p> <p>Cakw and Meal, Palm Nut Cake</p> <p>and Meal .................. .. Free</p> <p><br /> Oil Cloths and oiled silk, and</p> <p>tape or other textile India-</p> <p>rubbered, flocked or coated</p> <p>n.o.p............................. 30</p> <p><br /> Oil Cloth, table and shelf, ena-</p> <p>melled carriage, cork matting</p> <p>or carpet, and linoleum...... 30</p> <p><br /> Oiled paper...................... 35</p> <p><br /> Oleo-Stearine and Degras ......Free</p> <p><br /> Opium, prepared for smokinh=g,</p> <p>$5 per lb.</p> <p><br /> Opium, powdered, $1.35 per lb.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN -LEFT SIDE}</p> <p></p> <p>Palm Leaf, unmanufactured....Free</p> <p><br /> Palm Leaf, when manuf., n.e.s.. 20</p> <p><br /> Paper Weights, glass............. 20</p> <p><br /> Paper Cutters &amp; Printing Presses 10</p> <p><br /> Paper Sacks or Bags of all kinds,</p> <p>printed or not............... 25</p> <p><br /> Paper Boxes, empty............. 35</p> <p><br /> Paper, drawing or parchment... 25</p> <p><br /> Paper, Wall, or paper hangings,</p> <p>borderse or bordering, and win-</p> <p>dow blinds of paper of all kinds 35</p> <p><br /> Paper files, clips.................. 30</p> <p><br /> Paper Mache, manufactures of.. 35</p> <p><br /> Paper of all kinds, n.e.s .......... 25</p> <p><br /> Paper kites, as toys............. 35</p> <p><br /> Paper, ruled, oiled or waxed..... 35</p> <p><br /> Paper, Tarred ................... 25</p> <p><br /> Paper, Unoin Collar Cloth,in rolls</p> <p>orsheets,notglossed or finished 15</p> <p><br /> Paper, Union Cloth, in rolls or</p> <p>sheets, glossed or finished..... 20</p> <p><br /> Paper, filter paper, in sheets.... 25</p> <p><br /> Paper, fly paper................. 35</p> <p><br /> Paper Letters, gummed, plain,</p> <p>or colored, in bulk ............. 35</p> <p><br /> Paper waste or clippings ..........Free</p> <p></p> <p>Paper, pressed, in sheets......... 35</p> <p><br /> Paper, Glazed, Plated, and Card</p> <p>Board, similarly finished,n.e.s. 35</p> <p><br /> Paper, manufactures of, includ-</p> <p>ing ruled and bordered papers,</p> <p>papeteries, boxed papers and</p> <p>envelopes and Blank Books.. 35</p> <p><br /> Parafine Wax.................. 30</p> <p><br /> Parasols, (See Umbrellas.)</p> <p><br /> Paaover Bread for free distribu-</p> <p>tion among the Hebrew com-</p> <p>munity in connection with</p> <p>their religious rites............Free</p> <p><br /> Patterns of brass, iron, steel or</p> <p>other metal (not being models) 30</p> <p><br /> Paving blocks, made from slag of</p> <p>blast furnace ................. 20</p> <p><br /> Peaches, n.o.p., the weight of</p> <p>the packages to be included in</p> <p>the weight for duty..1c. p. lb.</p> <p><br /> Peach Trees ..........3c. each.</p> <p><br /> Pears, green fruit.......... .... 20</p> <p><br /> Pear Trees of all kinds..3c. each.</p> <p><br /> Peas, 10c per bush.</p> <p><br /> Pearl, mother of, not manufac-</p> <p>tured .................... ...Free</p> <p><br /> Pearl card cases.................. 35</p> <p><br /> Pearl collar buttons or studs.... 35</p> <p><br /> Pearl, ,manufactures of, fancy .. 35</p> <p><br /> Pelts, raw ........................Free</p> <p><br /> Pencils lead, wood or otherwise. 25</p> <p><br /> Pencils, slate .................... 25</p> <p><br /> Penholders, wood .............. 25</p> <p><br /> Pens, steel,25 p.c; gold......... 25</p> <p><br /> Pen racks, iron................. 30</p> <p><br /> Perfumery, including toiler prep-</p> <p>arations (non-alcoholic), viz :--</p> <p>Hair oils, tooth and other</p> <p>powders and washes, pome-</p> <p>tums, pastes and all other per-</p> <p>fumed preparations used for</p> <p>the hair, mouth and skin.... 30</p> <p><br /> Perfumed Spirits in bottles or</p> <p>flasks not weighing more than</p> <p></p> <p><br /> [MIDDLE COLUMN - RIGHT SIDE}</p> <p></p> <p>not to include braid or fancy</p> <p>trimmings......................Free</p> <p></p> <p>Planing Mills and parts of, in any</p> <p>stage of manufacture......... 25</p> <p><br /> Plants, viz :--Fruit, shade, lawn</p> <p>and ornamental trees, shrubs</p> <p>and plants, n.e.s ................ 20</p> <p><br /> Plaster of Oaris or Gypsum,</p> <p>ground not calcined ......... 15</p> <p><br /> Plater of Paris, calcined or</p> <p>manufactured, the weight of</p> <p>the package to be included in</p> <p>the weight for duty, 12 1/2c. per</p> <p>100 lbs.</p> <p><br /> Plasters, medicated, all kinds... 25</p> <p><br /> Plated Ware and Gilt Ware, of all</p> <p>kinds, whether plated wholly</p> <p>or in part......... ......... 30</p> <p><br /> Platinum,manufactures of,n.e.s. 20</p> <p><br /> Platinum and Black Oxide of</p> <p>Copper for the manufacture</p> <p>of Chlorate..................Free</p> <p><br /> Platinum wire and platinum in</p> <p>bars, strips, sheets or plates ;</p> <p>platinum retorts, pans, con-</p> <p>densers, tubing and pipe,</p> <p>when imported by manufac-</p> <p>turers of sulphuric acid for</p> <p>use in their works in the manu-</p> <p>facture or concentration of</p> <p>sulphuric acid................Free</p> <p><br /> Plates, engraved on wood, steel</p> <p>or other metal, and transfers</p> <p>taken from the same, includ-</p> <p>ing engravers' plates of steel,</p> <p>polished, engraved, or for en-</p> <p>graving thereupon........... 20</p> <p><br /> Playing Cards...... 6c. per pack</p> <p><br /> Plum Trees of all kinds, 3c. each.</p> <p><br /> Plumbago, crude............... 10</p> <p><br /> Plumbago, all manufactures of,</p> <p>n.e.s........................... 25</p> <p><br /> Plush, of cotton ................. 30</p> <p><br /> Plush, Silks, other .............. 30</p> <p><br /> Pocketbooks and Purses........ 30</p> <p><br /> Pomades, French or flower odors,</p> <p>preserved in fat or oil for the</p> <p>purpose of conserving the</p> <p>odors of flowers which do not</p> <p>bear the heat of distillation,</p> <p>when imported in tins of not</p> <p>less than 10 lbs. each......... 15</p> <p><br /> Pomades, all others............. 30</p> <p><br /> Pop Corn, in cakes or balls, 1/2c.</p> <p>per lb., and.................. 35</p> <p><br /> Porcelain Ware, n.e.s........... 30</p> <p><br /> Porcelain Shades............... 30</p> <p><br /> Portable machines, portable</p> <p>steam engines, threshers and</p> <p>separators, horse powers, port-</p> <p>able saw mills and planing</p> <p>mills and parts thereof in any</p> <p>stage of manufacture ........ 25</p> <p><br /> Potash, caustic....................Free</p> <p><br /> Potash and pearl ash, in pkgs.</p> <p>not less than 25 lbs...........Free</p> <p><br /> Potash, muriate and bichromate</p> <p>of, crude.... ............ ..Free</p> <p><br /> Potash, Chlorate of, in crystals,</p> <p>or ground only, when imported</p> <p>for manufac. purposes only...Free</p> <p></p> <p>{RIGHT SIDE COLUMN}</p> <p></p> <p>Rice, other, 1 1/4c per lb.</p> <p><br /> Rice and Sago Flour and Sago</p> <p>and tapioca............... .. 25</p> <p><br /> Rice, when imported by makers</p> <p>of rice starch, for use in their</p> <p>factories.... 3/4 of a cent per lb.</p> <p><br /> Rope, Iron Wire................. 25</p> <p><br /> Rope, or cordage of all kinds 25</p> <p><br /> Roots, medicinal, viz : Aconite,</p> <p>Calumba, Ipecacuanha, Rhu-</p> <p>barb, Sarsaparilla, Squills,</p> <p>Taraxicum and Valerian ....Free</p> <p>The same ground or powdered 20</p> <p><br /> Rose bushes .................. 20</p> <p><br /> Rotten Stone ................. 20</p> <p><br /> Rove, when imported for the</p> <p>manufacture of twine for har-</p> <p>vest binders..................... 5</p> <p><br /> Ruling Pens ..................... 10</p> <p><br /> Rye, 10c. per bush.</p> <p><br /> Rye Flour, 50c. per bbl.</p> <p></p> <p>Saccharine..................... 20</p> <p><br /> Saddlers' Soap ....... ........ 25</p> <p><br /> Saddlery of every description.. 30</p> <p><br /> Saffron and Safflower, and ex-</p> <p>tract of, and Saffron Cake....Free</p> <p><br /> Sago............................. 25</p> <p><br /> Sago Flour............. ............. 25</p> <p><br /> Sails, for boats and ships........ 25</p> <p><br /> Sal-Ammoniac and Sal-Soda....Free</p> <p><br /> Saleraus ..................... 20</p> <p><br /> Salt imported from the United</p> <p>Kingdom or any British pos-</p> <p>session, or imported for the</p> <p>use of the sea or gulf fisheries,</p> <p>n.e.s ..........................Free</p> <p><br /> Salt, fine, in bulk, and course</p> <p>salt, n.e.s.......5c per 100 lbs.</p> <p><br /> Salt,in bags,bbls.,or other pkgs.,</p> <p>7 1/2c per 100 lbs. [Pckgs. same</p> <p>duty as if imported empty.]..</p> <p><br /> Saltpetre ....................Free</p> <p><br /> Salt Cake(sulphate of soda)crude.Free</p> <p><br /> Sand ............................Free</p> <p><br /> Sand, colored...................... 20</p> <p><br /> Sand Cloth....... ................ 25</p> <p><br /> Sand (iron)or globules for polish-</p> <p>ing granite...................Free</p> <p><br /> Sand, Glass, Flint and Emery</p> <p>Paper ......................... 25</p> <p><br /> Satchels ...................... 30</p> <p><br /> Sateens, for use of corset manu-</p> <p>facturers, etc........... ...... 20</p> <p><br /> Sauces, Catsups and Pickles, in-</p> <p>cluding Soy .................... 35</p> <p><br /> Sausage Casings, n.e.s........... 20</p> <p><br /> Sausage SkinsorCasings.not cl'd.Free</p> <p><br /> Saw dust, of the following</p> <p>woods :--amaranth, cocoboral,</p> <p>boxwood, cherry, chestnut,</p> <p>walnut, gumwood, mahogany,</p> <p>pitch pine, rosewood, sandal</p> <p>wood, sycamore,spanish cedar,</p> <p>oak, hickory, whitewood, Afri-</p> <p>can teak, black heart ebony,</p> <p>lignum vitae, red cedar, red-</p> <p>wood, satin wood, white ash,</p> <p>persimmon and dogwood....Free</p> <p><br /> Scales, and Weighing Beams.... 30</p> <p><br /> Scenery, Theatrical and other. 20</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CANADIAN TARIFF OF CUSTOMS (Continued)</span></h2> <p>{LEFT COLUMN}</p> <p></p> <p>{Small design on the top right side of column} c. ad val.</p> <p></p> <p>School Ink Wells, earthware.. 30</p> <p>" " glass............ 20</p> <p><br /> School bags...................... 30</p> <p><br /> Screws commonly called wood</p> <p>screws, of iron or steel, brass,</p> <p>or other metal, including lag</p> <p>or coach screws, plated or not,</p> <p>and machine or other screws,</p> <p>n.o.p. ........................ 35</p> <p><br /> Screw Jacks of every description 25</p> <p><br /> Seeds--Beet, Carrot, Turnip,</p> <p>Annatto, Flax, Mangold, and</p> <p>Mustard ................... Free</p> <p><br /> Seeds--Flowers,garden, fled and</p> <p>other seeds for agricultural or</p> <p>other purposes, when in bulk</p> <p>or large parcels, n.o.p........ 10</p> <p>The same in small parcels.. 25</p> <p><br /> Seeds--Aromatic, which are not</p> <p>edible and are in a crude state,</p> <p>and not advanced in value or</p> <p>condition by grinding or refin-</p> <p>ing or by any other process of</p> <p>manufacture,Anise,Anise-star,</p> <p>Caraway, Cardamon, Corian-</p> <p>der, Cummin,Fennel and Fenu0</p> <p>greek .......................Free</p> <p><br /> Seed Peas--imported from the</p> <p>United Kingdom for the pur-</p> <p>pose of seed ..................Free</p> <p><br /> Seedling stock for grafting, viz. :</p> <p>Plum, pear, peach and other</p> <p>fruit trees ...................Free</p> <p><br /> Senna leaves ................Free</p> <p><br /> Settlers' effects, viz. : Wearing</p> <p>apparel, household furniture,</p> <p>books, implements and tools of</p> <p>trade, occupation or employ-</p> <p>ment, guns, typewriters,bi-</p> <p>cycles, musical instruments,</p> <p>domestic sewing machines,</p> <p>live stock, carts and other</p> <p>vehicles and agricultural im-</p> <p>plements in use by the</p> <p>settler for at least six months</p> <p>before his removal to Canada ;</p> <p>not to include machinery, or</p> <p>articles imported for use in any</p> <p>manufacturing establishment,</p> <p>or foe sale ; also books, pic-</p> <p>turesm family plate or furni-</p> <p>ture, personal effects and heir-</p> <p>looms left by bequest ; provid-</p> <p>ed that any dutiable article</p> <p>entered as settlers' effects may</p> <p>not be so entered unless</p> <p>brought with the settler on</p> <p>his first arrival, and shall not</p> <p>be sold or otherwise disposed</p> <p>of without payment of duty,</p> <p>until after twekve months</p> <p>actual use in Canada ; pro-</p> <p>vided also that under regula-</p> <p>tions made by the Controller</p> <p>of Customs, live stock, when</p> <p>imported into Manitoba or the</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN - LEFT SIDE}</p> <p></p> <p>{Small design on the top right corner of column} c. ad val.</p> <p>of, n.e.s..................... 30</p> <p><br /> Sledges....................... 25</p> <p><br /> Soap, Castile, Mottled or White,</p> <p>per lb.</p> <p><br /> Soap, n.e.s..................... 35</p> <p><br /> Soap powders, other, and pear-</p> <p>line ......................... 30</p> <p><br /> Socks or Stockings of all kinds.. 5</p> <p><br /> Soda Ash Caustic in drumn ;</p> <p>silicate in crystals or in solu-</p> <p>tion ; bichromate nitrate or</p> <p>cubic nitre, salsoda, sulphate</p> <p>of soda, arseniate, binarseniate,</p> <p>bisulphate, chlorate, chloride ;</p> <p>sodium, sulphide of, and stan-</p> <p>nate of soda...................Free</p> <p><br /> Soda, Bicarbonate of........... 20</p> <p><br /> Soda, Nitrite of ............... 20</p> <p><br /> Solder ........................ 30</p> <p><br /> Soups ........................... 25</p> <p><br /> Soy ........................ 35</p> <p><br /> Spectacles and Eye Glasses ..... 30</p> <p><br /> Spectacles, and Eye Glass frames,</p> <p>and metal parts thereof....... 20</p> <p><br /> Spelter of zinc in bkocks and</p> <p>pigs.......................Free</p> <p><br /> Spermaceti.................... 20</p> <p><br /> Spices of all kinds, except Mace</p> <p>and Nutmegs, unground...... 12 1/2</p> <p><br /> Spices, ground................ 25</p> <p><br /> Spices, Mace and Nutmegs..... 25</p> <p><br /> Spirituous or alcoholic liquors</p> <p>distilled from any material, or</p> <p>containing, or compounded</p> <p>from or with distilled spirits</p> <p>of any kind and any mixture</p> <p>thereof with water, for every</p> <p>gallon thereof of the strength</p> <p>of proof, and when of a greater</p> <p>strength than that of proof at</p> <p>the same rate on the increased</p> <p>quantity that there would be</p> <p>if the liquors were reduced to</p> <p>the strength of proof. When</p> <p>the liquors are of less strength</p> <p>than that of proof, the duty</p> <p>shall be at the rate herein pro-</p> <p>vided, but computed on a re-</p> <p>duced quantity of the liquors</p> <p>in proportion to the lesser de-</p> <p>gree of strength : provided,</p> <p>however, that no reduction in</p> <p>quantity shall be computed or</p> <p>made on any liquors below the</p> <p>strength of 15 per cent., under</p> <p>proof, but all such liquors shall</p> <p>be computed as of the strength</p> <p>of 15 per c. under proof as</p> <p>follows, viz :--</p> <p>Ethyl alcohol or the substance</p> <p>commonly known as alcohol,</p> <p>hydrated oxide of ethyl, or</p> <p>spirits of wine ; gin of all</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN - RIGHT SIDE}</p> <p></p> <p>{Small design on the top right corner of of column} c. ad val.</p> <p>tres, textile leather or rubber</p> <p>heads, thumbs and tips, and</p> <p>steels, iron, or nickel caps for</p> <p>whip ends, when imported by</p> <p>whip manufacturers for use in</p> <p>the manufacture of whips in</p> <p>their own factories.......... Free</p> <p><br /> Starch, including farina, corn</p> <p>starch or flour, and all prepar-</p> <p>ations having the qualities of</p> <p>starch, 1 1/2c. perlb., the weight</p> <p>of the package to be included</p> <p>in the weight for duty.</p> <p><br /> Stereotypes, see Electrotypes.</p> <p><br /> Stockinettes for the manufac-</p> <p>ture of rubber boots and shoes,</p> <p>for use exclusively in the man-</p> <p>ufacture thereof in their own</p> <p>factories..................... 15</p> <p><br /> Stones, burr, in blocks, rough or</p> <p>unmanufactured and not bound</p> <p>up or prepared for binding</p> <p>into millstone................Free</p> <p><br /> Stone, flagstones, sandstone, and</p> <p>all building stone, not ham-</p> <p>mered or chiselled ; and marble</p> <p>and granite, rough, not ham-</p> <p>mered or chiselled ........... 15</p> <p><br /> Stone, marble and granite, sawn</p> <p>only ; flagstone and all other</p> <p>building stone dressed ; and</p> <p>paving blocks of stone........ 20</p> <p><br /> Stone,lithographic,not engraved 20</p> <p><br /> Stone, grindstones, not mounted</p> <p>and not less than 36 inches in</p> <p>diameter .................... 15</p> <p><br /> Stone, grindstones, n.e.s........ 25</p> <p><br /> Straw and manufactures of,</p> <p>n.e.s...................... 20</p> <p><br /> Straw Boards in sheets or rolls,</p> <p>plain or tarred................ 25</p> <p><br /> Sugar of Milk.................. 20</p> <p><br /> Sugar of Milk Tablets, not fur-</p> <p>ther sweetened................ 20</p> <p><br /> Sugar, glucose or grape sugar,</p> <p>3/4 cent per pound.</p> <p><br /> Sugar, all above No. 16 Dutch</p> <p>standard in colour, and all re-</p> <p>fined sugars of whatever kinds,</p> <p>grades or standards, testing</p> <p>not more than 88 degrees by</p> <p>the polariscope, /$1.08 per 100</p> <p>lbs., and for each additional</p> <p>degree 1 1/2c. per 100 lbs. Frac-</p> <p>tions of 5/10 of a degree or less</p> <p>not to be subject to duty, and</p> <p>fractions of more than 5/10 to be</p> <p>dutiable as a degress.</p> <p><br /> Sugar, Maple .................. 20</p> <p><br /> Sugar, n.e.s., not above No. 16</p> <p>Dutch standard in colour,</p> <p>sugar drainings, or pumpings</p> <p>drained in transit, melado, or</p> <p>concentrated melado, tank</p> <p>bottoms and sugar concrete,</p> <p>testing not mpre than 75</p> <p></p> <p>{RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p></p> <p>{Small design on the top right corner of column} c. ad val.</p> <p>electric motors, generators,</p> <p>dynamos, sockets and electric</p> <p>apparatus, n.e.s............... 25</p> <p><br /> Telescopes..... ............... 25</p> <p><br /> Tents and Awnings................ 35</p> <p><br /> Terra Japonica, Gambier or</p> <p>Cutch .... ................Free</p> <p><br /> Terra Cotta panels, mouldings</p> <p>and cornices................. 30</p> <p><br /> Terrali{?}e, Vases and Plaques... 35</p> <p><br /> Thermometers, all kinds....... 25</p> <p><br /> Terra Alba...................... 20</p> <p><br /> Thimbles, steel................ 30</p> <p><br /> Thimbles, brass................. 30</p> <p><br /> Thread, Linen, n.e.s............. 25</p> <p><br /> Tin, in blocks,pigs, bars&amp;sheets,</p> <p>and plates and tinfoil and tin</p> <p>strips waste....................Free</p> <p><br /> Tin, Crystals and Tea Lead ....Free</p> <p><br /> Tin Plates in sheets or strips, de-</p> <p>corated ...................... 25</p> <p><br /> Tin Whisk Holders, lacquered ..25</p> <p><br /> Tinned Iron Kettle Ears........ 30</p> <p><br /> Tinware stamped. japanned ware</p> <p>and galvanized iron ware...... 25</p> <p><br /> Tinware, and manufactures of</p> <p>tin, n.e.s ..... .............. 25</p> <p><br /> Tobacco, Cigars and Cigarettes,</p> <p>including paper covering, $3</p> <p>per lb. and ...... .............. 25</p> <p><br /> Tobacco manufactured and Snuff</p> <p>n.e.s. ............ 50c. per lb.</p> <p><br /> Tobacco,cut. ......55c. per lb.</p> <p><br /> Tobacco, unmanufactured, for</p> <p>excise purposes, under condi-</p> <p>tions of the Inland Revenue</p> <p>Act.</p> <p><br /> Tobacco Pipes of all kinds,</p> <p>pipe mounts, cigar and cigar-</p> <p>ette holderes and cases for the</p> <p>same ............... ........ 35</p> <p><br /> Tobacco Pouches................ 35</p> <p><br /> Tools, mechanics' , of all kinds,</p> <p>n.e.s........................ 30</p> <p><br /> Tools od trade, occupation or</p> <p>employment, in the actual</p> <p>possession at the time of a</p> <p>workman arriving in Canada,</p> <p>for his personal use, and</p> <p>which have been bona fide in</p> <p>use previously by him .......Free</p> <p><br /> Towels of every description..... 30</p> <p><br /> Towel racks and rollers......... 30</p> <p><br /> Toys, all kinds and materials ... 35</p> <p><br /> Tracing Cloth.................. 30</p> <p><br /> Travellers' Baggage, under regu-</p> <p>lations to be prescribed by the</p> <p>Minister of Customs.......... Free</p> <p><br /> Trees, n.e.s....................Free</p> <p><br /> Treenails .........................Free</p> <p><br /> Tripoli........................ 25</p> <p><br /> Trunks.................... 30</p> <p><br /> Trunk Trimmings.............. 30</p> <p><br /> Turmeric.....................Free</p> <p><br /> Turpentine, raw or crude.......Free</p> <p><br /> Turpentine, Spirits of.......... 5</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{LEFT COLUMN}</p> <p>North-West Territories by in-</p> <p>tending settlersm shall be free</p> <p>until otherwise ordered by the</p> <p>Governor in Council .........Free</p> <p><br /> Sewing machine attachments...Free</p> <p><br /> Sewing Machines, or parts of... 30</p> <p><br /> Shades, Glass and Porcelain, for</p> <p>lamps and gaslights.......... 30</p> <p><br /> Shawls and Travelling Rugs of all</p> <p>kinds....................... 30</p> <p><br /> Shawls, silk.................... 30</p> <p><br /> Sheep, for improvement of stock Free</p> <p><br /> Sheep Skins, tanned only....... 15</p> <p><br /> Sheep Skins, dressed and waxed,</p> <p>or glazed .................... 17 1/2</p> <p><br /> Shellac, white, for manufacturing</p> <p>purposes ....................Free</p> <p><br /> Shells of all kinds, unmanuf.....Free</p> <p><br /> Shells, manufactured, fancy..... 35</p> <p><br /> Sheet, Music..................... 10</p> <p><br /> Sheet Iron Signs................ 30</p> <p><br /> Ships built in a foreign country,</p> <p>on application for Canadian</p> <p>register, except machinery.... 10</p> <p><br /> Shirts of any material, and</p> <p>ladies' and misses' blouses and</p> <p>shirt waists.................... 35</p> <p><br /> Shoemakers' Pitch and Wax .... 20</p> <p><br /> Show Cases...... ............. 35</p> <p><br /> Show Cards, framed............. 30</p> <p><br /> Silex or Crystallized Quartz.... Free</p> <p><br /> Silk, clothing .................. 35</p> <p><br /> Silk Hosiery ....... ................ 35</p> <p><br /> Silk, manufactures of, or of</p> <p>which silk is the component</p> <p>part of chief value, n.e.s..... 35</p> <p><br /> Silk, raw, or as reeled from the</p> <p>cocoon, not being doubled,</p> <p>twisted or advanced in any</p> <p>way, silk cocoons, and silk</p> <p>waste.......................Free</p> <p><br /> Silk, in the gum or spun, not</p> <p>more advanced than singles,</p> <p>tram, and thrown organzine,</p> <p>not coloured.................. 15</p> <p><br /> Silk, in the gum or spun, when</p> <p>imported by manufacturers of</p> <p>silk underwear, in their own</p> <p>factories ......................Free</p> <p><br /> Silk in the piece .................. 30</p> <p><br /> Silk Velvets, velveteens, plush</p> <p>and silk fabrics................ 30</p> <p><br /> Silver Leaf..................... 25</p> <p><br /> Silver-plated Ware ............. 30</p> <p><br /> Skates of all kinds, roller or</p> <p>other, and parts thereof...... 35</p> <p><br /> Skins, Bird, and skins of animals</p> <p>not native to Canada for taxi-</p> <p>dermic purposes, not further</p> <p>manufactured than prepared</p> <p>for preservation ..............Free</p> <p><br /> Slates, roofing, 25 per cent., pro-</p> <p>vided that the duty on roofing</p> <p>slate shall not exceed 75c. per</p> <p>square.</p> <p><br /> Slates, school and writing.... 25</p> <p><br /> Slate Pencils..................... 25</p> <p><br /> Slate mantels and manufactures</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN - LEFT SIDE}</p> <p></p> <p>kinds, n.e.s. ; rum, whiskey,</p> <p>and all spirituous or alcoholic</p> <p>liquors, n.o.p. $2.40 per gal.</p> <p><br /> Amyl alcohol or fusil oil, or</p> <p>any substance known as</p> <p>potato spirit or potato oil,</p> <p>$2.40 per gal.</p> <p><br /> Methyl alcohol, wood alcohol,</p> <p>wood naphtha, pyroxylic</p> <p>spirits,or anysubstance known</p> <p>as wood spirit or methylated</p> <p>spirits ; absinthe, arrack or</p> <p>palm spirits, brandy including</p> <p>artificial brandy and imita-</p> <p>tions of brandy ; cordials and</p> <p>liqueurs of all kinds, n.e.s. ;</p> <p>mescal, pulque, rum shrub,</p> <p>schiedam and otherschnapps</p> <p>tafia, angostura, and similar</p> <p>alcoholic bitters or bever-</p> <p>ages...........$2.40 per gal.</p> <p><br /> Spirits and strong waters of</p> <p>any kind mixed with any</p> <p>ingredient or ingredients</p> <p>as being or known or de-</p> <p>signated as anodynes,elixirs,</p> <p>essences, extracts, lotions,</p> <p>tinctures, or medicines, or</p> <p>medicinal wines (so-called),</p> <p>or ethereal and spirituous</p> <p>fruit essences, n.e.s. $2.40</p> <p>per gal.and ................... 30</p> <p><br /> Alcoholic perfumes and per-</p> <p>fumed spirits, bay rum, col-</p> <p>ogne and lavender waters,</p> <p>hair, tooth and skin washes</p> <p>and other toilet preparations</p> <p>containing spirits of any</p> <p>kind, when in bottles or flasks</p> <p>containing not more than 4</p> <p>oz.each ................... 50</p> <p><br /> When in bottles, flasks or</p> <p>other packages containing</p> <p>more than 4 oz. ea., $2.40</p> <p>per gal. and.............. 40</p> <p><br /> Nitrous ether, sweet spirits of</p> <p>nitre and aromatic spirits</p> <p>of ammonia, $2.40 per gal.</p> <p>and ......................... 30</p> <p><br /> Vermouth,containing not more</p> <p>than 36 per cent.,and ginger</p> <p>wine, containing not more</p> <p>than 26 per cent. of proof</p> <p>spirits, 90c. per gal. ; if con-</p> <p>taining more than these per-</p> <p>centages, respectively, of</p> <p>proof spirits, $2.40 per gal.</p> <p><br /> In all cases where the strength</p> <p>of any of the foregoing arti-</p> <p>cles cannot be correctly as-</p> <p>certained by the direct ap-</p> <p>plication of the hydrometer</p> <p>or gravity bottle, it shall be</p> <p>ascertained by the distilla-</p> <p>tion of a sample, or in such</p> <p>other manner as the Control-</p> <p>ler of Customs may direct.</p> <p><br /> Sponges ........................ 20</p> <p><br /> Spurs and Stilts, used in the</p> <p>manufacture of earthenware..Free</p> <p><br /> Square Reeds and raw-hide cen-</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN - RIGHT SIDE}</p> <p></p> <p>degrees by the polariscope,</p> <p>40c. per 100 lbs., and for each</p> <p>additional degree 1 1/2c. per 100</p> <p>lbs. Fractions of 5/10 of a degree</p> <p>or less not to be subject to</p> <p>duty, and fractions of more</p> <p>than 5/10 to be dutiable as a</p> <p>degree. The usual packages</p> <p>in which imported to be free.</p> <p><br /> Sugar Candy, brown or white,</p> <p>and Confectionery, including</p> <p>sweetened gums, candled peels,</p> <p>and pop corn, 1/2c. per lb. and 35</p> <p><br /> Sugar Beet Seed................Free</p> <p><br /> Sulphate of Iron (Copperas) and</p> <p>Sulphate of Copper (Blue Vit-</p> <p>riol)..................... Free</p> <p><br /> Sulphur and Brimstone, in roll</p> <p>or flour .......................Free</p> <p><br /> Sulphuric ether and chloroform,</p> <p>and solutions of peroxides of</p> <p>hydrogen.................... 25</p> <p></p> <p>Surgical and dental instruments</p> <p>of all mkinds ... ................... Free</p> <p><br /> Surgical belts or trusses and</p> <p>suspensory bandages of all</p> <p>kinds........................ 20</p> <p><br /> Syrup, Glucose Syrup and Corn</p> <p>Syrup, or any Syrups contain-</p> <p>ing any admixture thereof,</p> <p>3/4c. per lb.</p> <p><br /> Syrups--See Molasses.</p> <p></p> <p>Tags, tin, for plug tobacco.... 25</p> <p><br /> Tagging, Metal, plain, japanned</p> <p>or coated, in coils, not over 1 1/2</p> <p>inches in width, when imp. by</p> <p>manufs. of Shoe and Corset</p> <p>Laces,for use in their factories Free</p> <p><br /> Tails, undressed ............... Free</p> <p><br /> Tallow and Stearic Acid......... 20</p> <p><br /> Tallow Oil................... ... 20</p> <p><br /> Tape Measures..................... 25</p> <p><br /> Tapioca........................... 25</p> <p><br /> Taraxacum Root.................Free</p> <p><br /> Tarpaulin, Cotton, plain or</p> <p>coated with oil, paint, tar or</p> <p>other composition.............. 30</p> <p><br /> Tar (Pine), in packages of not</p> <p>less than fifteen gallons each..Free</p> <p><br /> Tarred Paper .... ............. 25</p> <p><br /> Tassels .......................... 35</p> <p><br /> Tea Lead......... .............Free</p> <p><br /> Teas and Green Coffees import-</p> <p>ed direct from the country of</p> <p>growth and production, and</p> <p>tea and green coffees pur-</p> <p>chased in bond in the United</p> <p>Kingdom, provided there is</p> <p>sastisfactory proof that the</p> <p>tea or coffee so purchased in</p> <p>bond is such as might be</p> <p>entered for home consump-</p> <p>tion in the United King-</p> <p>dom. ......... .............Free</p> <p><br /> Tea and Green Coffee, n.e.s.... 10</p> <p><br /> Teasels.........................Free</p> <p><br /> Telephones and Telegraph In-</p> <p>struments ; telegraph, tele-</p> <p>phone and electric lightcables;</p> <p>electric and galvanic batteries,</p> <p><br /> [RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p>Turtles......................Free</p> <p><br /> Twine for harvest binders, of</p> <p>hemp jute, manilla or sisal,</p> <p>and of manilla and sisal mixed.Free</p> <p><br /> Twine, manuf.of, n.o.p...... .. 30</p> <p><br /> Type, for printing ............... 20</p> <p><br /> Type Metal ..................... 10</p> <p><br /> Type Writer .................... 25</p> <p><br /> Typewriters, Tablets with mov-</p> <p>able figures, Geographical Map</p> <p>and Musical Instruments, when</p> <p>imported by and for the use of</p> <p>schools for the blind, and be-</p> <p>ing and remaining the sole</p> <p>property of the governing</p> <p>bodies of said schools, and not</p> <p>of private individuals, the</p> <p>above particulars to be veri-</p> <p>fled by special affidavit on</p> <p>each entry when presented Free</p> <p></p> <p>Ultramarine Blue, dry or</p> <p>in pulp............... ......Free</p> <p><br /> Umbrellas, Parasols and Sun-</p> <p>shades of all kinds and ma-</p> <p>terials ...................... 35</p> <p><br /> Umbrella and Parasol, steel and</p> <p>iron or brass ribs, runners,</p> <p>rings, caps, notches, tin caps</p> <p>and ferrules, for the use of</p> <p>manufacturers of umbrellas...Free</p> <p><br /> Umbrella,Parasol,and Sunshade</p> <p>sticks or handles, in the rough,</p> <p>not further manufactured</p> <p><br /> than cut into suitable lengths.Free</p> <p><br /> Umbrella, Parasol and Sunshade</p> <p>sticks or handles, n.e.s........ 20</p> <p><br /> Unenumerated Articles ......... 20</p> <p></p> <p>Vaccine and Ivory Vac-</p> <p>cine Points......................Free</p> <p><br /> Valerian Root.......................Free</p> <p><br /> Varnishes, n.e.s., 20c. per gal.</p> <p>and........................... 20</p> <p><br /> Varnish,black and bright for ship</p> <p>use .........................Free</p> <p><br /> Varnish and Colours ground in</p> <p>spirits $1.12 1/2 per gal.</p> <p><br /> Vaseline,and all similar prepara-</p> <p>tions of petroleum for toilet,</p> <p>medicinal or other purposes. 35</p> <p><br /> Vases, glass, plain or fancy .... 20</p> <p><br /> Vases, China and Porcelain .... 30</p> <p><br /> Vases, Earthenware............ 30</p> <p><br /> Vegetables, n.o.p............... 25</p> <p><br /> Vegetables, Sweet Potatoes and</p> <p>Yams.......... 10c. per bush.</p> <p><br /> Vegetables, Tomatoes and other</p> <p>vegetables, including Corn and</p> <p>Baked Beans, in cans or other</p> <p>packages, n.e.s.... 1 1/2c. per lb.</p> <p>the weight for duty.</p> <p><br /> Vegetables,Onions,set-for plant-</p> <p>ing, not fit for table use....... 25</p> <p><br /> Velveteens, and Cotton Velvets</p> <p>and Cotton Plush ............. 30</p> <p>Veneers of Wood, not over 3/32 of</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CANADIAN TARIFF OF CUSTOMS (Continued)</span></h2> <p>{LEFT COLUMN}</p> <p></p> <p>{Small design on the top right corner of column} c. ad val.</p> <p>an inch in thickness ......... 7 1/2</p> <p><br /> Velocipedes.................... 30</p> <p><br /> Veneers, Ivory, sawn only......Free</p> <p><br /> Veneers, Ivory, other, n.e.s..... 20</p> <p><br /> Vents, Fireclay Chimney Linings</p> <p>glazed or unglazed........... 35</p> <p><br /> Verdigris or sub-ac'te cop'r(dry)Free</p> <p><br /> Vinegar, 15c per imp. gal., of</p> <p>any strength not exceeding</p> <p>the strength of proof, and for</p> <p>each degree of strength in ex-</p> <p>cess of the strength of proof,</p> <p>an additional duty of 2 cents.</p> <p><br /> Vices.......................... 30</p> <p></p> <p>Wagons (freight), drays,</p> <p>sleighs, and similar vehicles.. 25</p> <p><br /> Wall Decorations, Lincrusta</p> <p>Walton..................... 35</p> <p><br /> Walking Sticks and Canes of all</p> <p>kinds, n.e.s .................. 30</p> <p><br /> Watches ....................... 25</p> <p><br /> Watch Cases .................. 30</p> <p><br /> Watch, composition metal for</p> <p>the manufacture of filled gold</p> <p>watch cases................. 10</p> <p><br /> Watch Keys.................... 25</p> <p><br /> Watch actions or movement .... 10</p> <p><br /> Water Meters.................... 30</p> <p><br /> Wax, bees ...................... 10</p> <p><br /> Wax, Paraffline, and Animal</p> <p>Stearine of all kinds, 2c. per lb.</p> <p><br /> Wax, manufactures of, other... 20</p> <p><br /> Webbing, elastic................. 20</p> <p><br /> Webbing, non-elastic........... 20</p> <p><br /> Whale Bone, unmanufactured..Free</p> <p><br /> Whale Bone, manuf'res of, n.e.s. 20</p> <p><br /> Wheat, 12c per bushel.</p> <p><br /> Wheat Flour, including the duty</p> <p>on the bbl., 60c. per bbl.</p> <p><br /> Wheels, parts of, Hubs &amp; Spokes,</p> <p>in the rough.................Free</p> <p><br /> Wheelbarrows.................. 30</p> <p><br /> Whips, of all kinds, including</p> <p>thongs and lashes............. 35</p> <p><br /> Whiting or Whitening, gilders'</p> <p>Whiting and Paris White ....Free</p> <p><br /> Willow for basket makers .......Free</p> <p><br /> Willow and Osier Works, n.e.s.. 25</p> <p><br /> Window Curtain Poles........... 30</p> <p><br /> Window Blind Rollers, finished</p> <p>or mounted.................. 35</p> <p><br /> Window shades in the piece, or</p> <p>cut and hemmed or mounted</p> <p>on rollers, n.e.s.............. 35</p> <p><br /> Window Shades, made of paper. 35</p> <p><br /> Wines of all kinds, except spark-</p> <p>ling wines, including orange,</p> <p>lemon, strawberry, rasp-</p> <p>berry, elder and currant, con-</p> <p>taining 26% or less of spirits</p> <p>of strength of proof imported</p> <p>in wood or bottles 25c per I.G.&amp; 30</p> <p><br /> Wines for every degree above 26</p> <p>up to 40 p. c.,3c more for each</p> <p>degree of strength and....... 30</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN -LEFT SIDE}</p> <p></p> <p>{Small design on the top right corner of column} c. ad val.</p> <p>thorns, plain strip fencing, for</p> <p>use in their own factories in</p> <p>the manufacture thereof.....Free</p> <p><br /> Wire, Iron or Steel, and all other</p> <p>kinds, n.e.s.................. 20</p> <p><br /> Wire nails of all kinds, 3/5c. per lb.</p> <p><br /> Wire of iron,steel,brass,zinc,flat-</p> <p>tened or corrugated, screwed</p> <p>or twisted, for use in connec-</p> <p>tion with nailing machines</p> <p>for the manufacture of boots</p> <p>and shoes, when imported by</p> <p>manufacturers of boots and</p> <p>shoes, to be used for such pur-</p> <p>poses only in their own fac-</p> <p>tories .......................Free</p> <p><br /> Wire phosphor, bronze blocks,</p> <p>sheets and wire............... 10</p> <p><br /> Wire, picture or other twisted</p> <p>wire........................ 25</p> <p><br /> Wire, Platinum Sheets ; retorts,</p> <p>pans, condensers, tubing and</p> <p>pipe made of platinum,import-</p> <p>ed by manufact'ers if sulphuric</p> <p>acid for use in the manf. or</p> <p>concentration of sulphuric</p> <p>acid. .......... .... .....Free</p> <p><br /> Wire Rigging for ships and ves-</p> <p>sels ......................Free</p> <p><br /> Wire Rods, Brass, Copper, Iron</p> <p>or Steel, rolled round, under 3/8</p> <p>of an inch in diameter, when</p> <p>imported by wire manufac-</p> <p>turers making wire for use</p> <p>in their own factories........Free</p> <p><br /> Wire Rope, of iron and steel,</p> <p>n.o.p ........................ 25</p> <p><br /> Wire Screw Hooks and Eyes</p> <p>(iron)........................ 30</p> <p><br /> Wire, Soft Drawn Bessemer</p> <p>spring steel wire of Nos.10, 12</p> <p>and 13 gauge, and Hom</p> <p>spring steel wire of Nos.11 and</p> <p>12 gauge respectively, when</p> <p>imported by mnufacturers of</p> <p>wire mattresses, to be used in</p> <p>their own factories........... Free</p> <p><br /> Wire, stranded or twisted...... 25</p> <p><br /> Wire Window Screens .......... 30</p> <p><br /> Wire work, and manfs. of Iron</p> <p>Wire, n.e.s................... 30</p> <p><br /> Wood, Cord Wood..............Free</p> <p><br /> Wood Furniture, house, cabinet</p> <p>or office, including bedsteads,</p> <p>hair, spring and other mat-</p> <p>tresses, bolsters and pillows,</p> <p>and picture frames........... 30</p> <p><br /> Wood Caskets and Coffins ..... 25</p> <p><br /> Wood for fuel................Free</p> <p><br /> Wooden Mallets................ 30</p> <p><br /> Wood Pumps .................. 25</p> <p><br /> Wood, Hubs,Spokes,Felloes and</p> <p>parts of Wheels, rough hewn or</p> <p>sawn onlly .....................Free</p> <p><br /> Wood, Felloes of Hickory, rough</p> <p>sawn to shape only or rough</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN -RIGHT SIDE}</p> <p></p> <p>{Small design on the top right corner} c. ad val.</p> <p>sticks, rough hewn or sawed</p> <p>only ; felloes of hickory wood,</p> <p>rough sawn to shape only, or</p> <p>rough sawn and bent to shape,</p> <p>not planed,smoothed or other-</p> <p>wise manufactured ; hickory</p> <p>billets, and hickory lumber,</p> <p>sawn to shape for spokes of</p> <p>wheels, but not further man-</p> <p>ufactured ; hickory spokes,</p> <p>rough turned, not tenoned,</p> <p>mitred, throated, faced, sized</p> <p>cut to length,round tenoned or</p> <p>polished ; the wood of the per-</p> <p>simmon and dogwood trees ;</p> <p>and logs and rounds manufac-</p> <p>tured timber, ship timber or</p> <p>ship planking, not specially</p> <p>enumerated or provided for in</p> <p>this Act.......................Free</p> <p><br /> Wool and the hair of the camel,</p> <p>alpaca, goat, or other like</p> <p>animals, not further prepared</p> <p>than washed, n.e.s.; and wor-</p> <p>sted tops and noils, being the</p> <p>short wool which falls from the</p> <p>combs in worsted factories...Free</p> <p><br /> Wool and woolen manf.of fabrics,</p> <p>manufactures, wearing appa-</p> <p>rel and ready-made clothing,</p> <p>composed wholly or in part of</p> <p>wool, worsted, the hair of the</p> <p>alpaca, goat or other like</p> <p>animal, n.e.s ; blankets, bed</p> <p>comforters or counterpanes,</p> <p>flannels, cloths, doe-skins, cas-</p> <p>simeres, tweeds, coatings,</p> <p>overcoatings and felt cloth,</p> <p>n.e.s...................... 35</p> <p><br /> Wool knitted goods, undershirts</p> <p>and drawers, and hosiery of all</p> <p>kinds, n.e.s.......... ....... 35</p> <p><br /> Wool, viz: Leicester, Cotswold,</p> <p>Lincolnshire,Southdown comb-</p> <p>ing wools, or wools known as</p> <p>lustre wools, and other like</p> <p>combing wools, such as are</p> <p>grown in Canada, 3c. per lb...</p> <p><br /> Worsted tops made from such</p> <p>wools as are mentioned in the</p> <p>next preceding item.......... 15</p> <p><br /> Wool Noils.....................Free</p> <p><br /> Woollen Shawls and shawls of all</p> <p>kinds......................... 30</p> <p><br /> Wollen Socks and Stockings... 35</p> <p><br /> Wollen Waste.................Free</p> <p><br /> Wringers, clothes, for domestic</p> <p>use, and parts thereof........ 35</p> <p><br /> Wool, women's and children's</p> <p>dress goods, coat linings, Ital-</p> <p>ian cloths, alpacas, orleans,</p> <p>cashmeres, henriettas, serges,</p> <p>buntings, nun's cloth, benga-</p> <p>lines, whip cords, twills, plains</p> <p>or jacquards of similar fabrics,</p> <p>composed wholly or in part of</p> <p></p> <p>{RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p></p> <p>{Small design on the top right corner of column} c. ad val.</p> <p>in the manufacture of such</p> <p>articles only ................Free</p> <p><br /> Yarns, Mohair.................Free</p> <p><br /> Yeast, Compressed Yeast, not</p> <p>over fifty pounds weight, the</p> <p>weight of the package to be in-</p> <p>cluded in the weight for duty</p> <p>6 cts. per lb.</p> <p><br /> Yeast Cakes and Baking Pow-</p> <p>ders, the weight of the pack-</p> <p>age to be included in the weight</p> <p>of duty ............6c. per lb.</p> <p><br /> Yeast, Compressed, in bulk or</p> <p>mass of not less than fifty</p> <p>pounds ............ 3c. per lb.</p> <p><br /> Yellow Metal, in Bolts, Bars and</p> <p>for Sheathing................Free</p> <p><br /> Zinc, salts of..................Free</p> <p><br /> Zinc, in blocks, pigs and Sheets.Free</p> <p><br /> Zinc, seamless drawn tubing....Free</p> <p><br /> Zinc,manufactures of, n.e.s..... 25</p> <p><br /> Zinc plates....................Free</p> <p><br /> Zinc spelter................... Free</p> <p></p> <p>All goods not enumerated as</p> <p>charged with any duty of Customs</p> <p>and not declared free of duty, shall</p> <p>be charged with a duty of 20 per cent.</p> <p>as valorem, when imported into</p> <p>Canada, or taken out of warehouse</p> <p>for consumption therein.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">SCHEDULE D.</span></h3> <p>BRITISH PREFERENTIAL TARRIF.</p> <p></p> <p>On articles entitled to the bene-</p> <p>fits of this preferential tariff under</p> <p>section seveteen, the duties men-</p> <p>tioned in schedule A shall be reduced</p> <p>as follows : The reduction shall be</p> <p>one-third of the duty mentioned in</p> <p>schedule A, and the duty to be</p> <p>levied, collected and paid shall be</p> <p>two-thirds of the duty mentioned</p> <p>in schedule A.</p> <p><br /> Provided, however,that this reduc-</p> <p>tion shall not apply to any of the</p> <p>following articles and that such</p> <p>articles shall in all cases be subject</p> <p>to the duties mentioned in schedule</p> <p>A, viz. : wines, malt liquors, spirits,</p> <p>spirituous liquors, liquid medicines</p> <p>and articles containing alcohol ;</p> <p>tobacco, cigars and cigarettes.</p> <p><br /> Provided further, that the reduc-</p> <p>tion shall only apply to refined sugar,</p> <p>when evidence satisfactory to the</p> <p>Minister of Customs if furnished</p> <p>that such refined sugar has been</p> <p>manufactured wholly from raw sugar</p> <p>produced in the British colonies or</p> <p>possesssions.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{LEFT COLUMN}</p> <p><br /> Champagne and all other spark-</p> <p>ling wines, in bottles contain-</p> <p>ing each not more than 1 qt.</p> <p>and more than 1 pt.. $3.30</p> <p>per dozen bottles, and...... 30</p> <p><br /> In bottles, containing not more</p> <p>than a pint and more than</p> <p>one-half pint, $1.65 per doz.</p> <p>bottles, and................ 30</p> <p><br /> In bottles, containing one-half</p> <p>pint each or less, 82c per doz.</p> <p>bottles, and................ 30</p> <p><br /> In bottles, containing more</p> <p>than one quart each shall</p> <p>pay, in addition to $3.30 per</p> <p>doz. bottles, at the rate of</p> <p>$1.65 oer gallon on the quan-</p> <p>tity in excess of one quart</p> <p>per bottle, the quarts and</p> <p>pints in each case being old</p> <p>wine measure ; in addition</p> <p>to the above specific duty,</p> <p>there shall be an ad valorem</p> <p>duty of 30 per cent.</p> <p><br /> But any liquors imported un-</p> <p>der the name of wine, and</p> <p>containing more than 40 per</p> <p>cent. of spirits of proof, shall</p> <p>be rated for duty as unenu-</p> <p>merated spirits.</p> <p><br /> Wire, barbed wire and galvan-</p> <p>ized wire for fencing, Nos. 9,</p> <p>12 and 13 gauge.............Free</p> <p><br /> Wire, brass, plain.............. 10</p> <p><br /> Wire, brass rods cut to special</p> <p>length......................... 30</p> <p><br /> Wire, Buckthorn and Strip Fenc-</p> <p>ing, woven wire fencing, and</p> <p>wire fencing of iron or steel,</p> <p>n.e.s......................... 15</p> <p><br /> Wire, cable .................... 25</p> <p><br /> Wire Cloth of brass or copper... 25</p> <p><br /> Wire Cloth, iron or steel........ 30</p> <p><br /> Wire clothes line .............. 25</p> <p><br /> Wire, copper, plain, tinned or</p> <p>plated....................... 15</p> <p><br /> Wire, covered with cotton,linen,</p> <p>silk or other material......... 30</p> <p><br /> Wire, flat strip and flat steel,</p> <p>when imported into Canada</p> <p>by manufacturers of buck-</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN - LEFT SIDE}</p> <p>sawn and bent to shape, not</p> <p>planed, smoothed or otherwise</p> <p>manufactured ....... .......Free</p> <p><br /> Wood, Sawed boards, planks</p> <p>and deals, planed or dressed</p> <p>on one or both sides, when the</p> <p>edges thereof are pointed or</p> <p>tongued and grooved........ 25</p> <p><br /> Wood, Shingles ............ ...Free</p> <p><br /> Wood, Pails, Tubs and Churns,</p> <p>brooms, washboards, pound-</p> <p>ers and rolling pins .......... 20</p> <p><br /> Wood Pulp .................... 25</p> <p><br /> Wood, manufactures of, n.e.s... 25</p> <p><br /> Wood,Lumber and Timber, man-</p> <p>ufactured..................... 20</p> <p><br /> Wood veneers of not over 3/32 of</p> <p>an inch in thickness.......... 7 1/2</p> <p><br /> Wood, D shovel handles wholly</p> <p>of wood, and Mexican saddle</p> <p>trees and stirrups of wood....Free</p> <p><br /> Wood, timber or lumber or wood,</p> <p>viz., lumber and tinder planks</p> <p>and boards of amaranth, coco-</p> <p>boral, boxwood, cherry, chest-</p> <p>nut, walnut,gumwood,mahog-</p> <p>any, pitch pine, rosewood, san-</p> <p>dalwood, sycamore, Spanish</p> <p>cedar, oakm hickory, white-</p> <p>wood, African teak, black</p> <p>heart ebony, lignum vitae, red</p> <p>cedar, redwood, satinwood,</p> <p>and white ash, when not other-</p> <p>wise manufactured than rough</p> <p>sawn or split or creosoted, vul-</p> <p>canized or treated by any other</p> <p>preserving process ; sawed or</p> <p>split boards, planks, deals and</p> <p>other lumber when not further</p> <p>manufactured than dressed on</p> <p>one side only or creosoted,</p> <p>vulcanized or treated by any</p> <p>preserving process ; pine and</p> <p>spruce clapboards ; timber or</p> <p>lumber, hewn or sawd,squar-</p> <p>ed or sided or creosoted ; laths,</p> <p>pickets and palings; staves not</p> <p>listed or jointed of wood of all</p> <p>kinds ; firewood, handle, head-</p> <p>ing, stave, and shingle bolts,</p> <p>hop poles, fence posts, railroad</p> <p>ties ; hubs for wheels, posts,</p> <p>last blocks, wagon, oar, gun,</p> <p>heading and all like block or</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN - RIGHT SIDE}</p> <p></p> <p>wool, worsted, the hair of the</p> <p>camel, alpaca, goat, or like</p> <p>animal, not exceeding in</p> <p>weight six ounces to the square</p> <p>yard, when imported in the</p> <p>gray or unfinished state for</p> <p>the purpose of being dyed or finished in Canada, under such</p> <p>regulaions as are established</p> <p>by the Governor in Council... 25</p> <p></p> <p>Xyolite, orCelluloid, in sheets,</p> <p>lumps or blocks, in the rough</p> <p>n.e.s........................Free</p> <p></p> <p>Yarns, Cotton and Cotton</p> <p>Warps, dyed or undyed, n.e.s. 25</p> <p><br /> Yarns, composed wholly or in</p> <p>part of wool, worsted, the hair</p> <p>of the alpaca, goat or like ani-</p> <p>mal costing 30c. per lb. and</p> <p>over, when imported on the</p> <p>cop, tube or in the hank</p> <p>by manufacturers of woollen</p> <p>goods for use in their products 20</p> <p><br /> Yarn, jute, flax or hemp yarn,</p> <p>plain, dyed or coloured, jute</p> <p>canvas, not pressed or calen-</p> <p>dered, when imported by the</p> <p>manufacturers of carpets, rugs</p> <p>and mats,jute webbing or jute</p> <p>cloth, hammocks, twines and</p> <p>manufacture of or any of these</p> <p>articles only, in their own</p> <p>factories......................Free</p> <p><br /> Yarns, Woollen and Worsted,</p> <p>n.e.s........... .. ..... .... 30</p> <p><br /> Yarn, spun from the hair of the</p> <p>Alpaca or Angora Goat, when</p> <p>imported by manufacturers of</p> <p>braids, for use exclusively in</p> <p>their factories in the manufac-</p> <p>ture of such braids only, under</p> <p>such regulations as may br</p> <p>adopted by the Controller of</p> <p>Customs.......................Free</p> <p><br /> Yarns, Cottom No. 40 and finer..Free</p> <p><br /> Yarn, coir.....................Free</p> <p><br /> Yarn of wool or worsted, when,</p> <p>genapped, dyed and finished,</p> <p>and imported by the manufs.</p> <p>of braids, cords, tassels and</p> <p>fringes,for use in their factories</p> <p></p> <p>{RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p></p> <p>ARTICLES PROHIBITED.</p> <p></p> <p>Books, printed papers, drawings,</p> <p>paintings, prints, photographs or</p> <p>representations of any kind of a</p> <p>treasonable or seditions, or of an</p> <p>immoral or indecent character.</p> <p></p> <p>Reprints of Canadian copyright</p> <p>works, and reprints of British copy-</p> <p>right works which have been also</p> <p>copyrighted in Canada.</p> <p></p> <p>Coin, base or counterfeit.</p> <p></p> <p>Goods manufactured or produced</p> <p>wholly or in part by prison labor, or</p> <p>which have been made within or in</p> <p>connection with any prison, jail or</p> <p>penitentiary. Also goods similar in</p> <p>character to those produced in such</p> <p>institutions, when sold or offered</p> <p>for sale by any person, firm or cor-</p> <p>poration having a contract for the</p> <p>manufacture of such articles in such</p> <p>institutions or by any agent of such</p> <p>person, firm or corporation, or when</p> <p>such goods were originally pur-</p> <p>chased from or tranferred, by any</p> <p>such contractor.</p> <p></p> <p>Oleomargarine, Butterine, or simi-</p> <p>lar substitutes for butter.</p> <p></p> <p>Tea adulterated with spurious leaf,</p> <p>or with exhausted leaves, or which</p> <p>contains so great an admixture of</p> <p>chemical or other deleterious sub-</p> <p>stances as to make it unfit for use.</p> <p></p> <p>The importation into Canada of</p> <p>any goods enumerated, described or</p> <p>rederred to in schedule C to this Act</p> <p>is prohibited ; and any such goods</p> <p>imported shall thereby become for-</p> <p>feited to the Crown and shall be</p> <p>destroyed or otherwise dealt with as</p> <p>the Minister of Customs directs ;</p> <p>and any person importing any such</p> <p>prohibited goods, or causing or per-</p> <p>mitting them to be imported, shall</p> <p>for each offence incur a penalty not</p> <p>exceeding two hundred dollars.</p> <p><br /> {BOTTOM OF PAGE}</p> <p></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">COINAGE IN CANADA.</span></h3> <p>{LEFT COLUMN}</p> <p>In the early days all sorts of coin were used in British</p> <p>North America.</p> <p><br /> The first step taken in Canada for a revision of cur-</p> <p>rency was in 1795, when , to remedy the evils resulting</p> <p>from the coined money in circulation being reduced in</p> <p>weight, debased in value and composed of every variety</p> <p>of pieces peculiar to all countries trading with this con-</p> <p>tinenet, an Act was passed which fixed a standard of</p> <p>value founded upon the average intrinsic worth of the</p> <p>gold and silver coins of Great Britain, Portugal, Spain,</p> <p>France and the United States.</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN}</p> <p></p> <p>Subsequently various Acts of the Legislatures estab-</p> <p>lished a valuation for these pieces, at which they were</p> <p>accepted in market overt.</p> <p><br /> Finally, in 1858, the Province of Canada adopted</p> <p>dollars and cents, pounds, shillings and pence as the</p> <p>only moneys of account. In 1871 the Federal Parlia-</p> <p>ment passed the Act (Chap. 4, Acts of 1871) respecting</p> <p>the currency, which gave to the provinces of the</p> <p>Dominion a uniforn currency, the single gold standard</p> <p>adopted being that of the British sovereign of the</p> <p>weight and fineness prescribed by the laws of the</p> <p></p> <p>{RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p></p> <p>United Kingdom, to pass current at $4.86 2/3. Provision</p> <p>was also made that, until otherwise ordered by Her</p> <p>Majesty's proclamation, the gold eagle of the United</p> <p>States, of the fixed weight of 10 pennyweights and</p> <p>18 grains troy, and of a settled standard of fineness,</p> <p>should be legal tender in Canada. The same Act pro-</p> <p>vided for a gold coinage for Canada, but special Cana-</p> <p>dian gold coinage has not been minted.</p> <p></p> <p>Silver coins were made legal tender to $10,and bronze</p> <p>coin to 25 cents.</p> <p><br /> The silver coins in use are 50, 25, 20, 20 and 5 cents</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Banks in Canada with their Agencies.</span></h2> <p>{LEFT COLUMN}</p> <p>PLACES. NAMES OF BANKS. MANAGER OR AGENT.</p> <p><br /> Acton........*Merchants.....I. B. Wallace.</p> <p>Ailsa Craig...Standard........J. W. Osborne, Acting.</p> <p>Alberton,PEIMerchants,P.E.IW. R. McKie.</p> <p>Alexandris...Union..........J. R. Proctor.</p> <p>" ...Ottawa ........J. Martin.</p> <p>Alliston......Ontario ........J. Morris.</p> <p>Almonte......Montreal .......R. W. Travers.</p> <p>" ......Nova Scotia ....W. S. Moore.</p> <p>Alvinston ....Molsons ........T. A. G. Gordon.</p> <p>" ....*Merchants....Geo. Parker.</p> <p>Amherst, N.S.Nova Scotis...John McKeen.</p> <p>" Halifax Bk.Co...J. H. Morrison.</p> <p>" Montreal.......A. Montizambert.</p> <p>Annapolis,N.SNova Scotia....J. H. Lombard.</p> <p>" Union of HalifaxE. D. Arnaud.</p> <p>Antogonish ...Merchants, H...C. E. Harris.</p> <p>" ...HalifaxBk.Co...J. M. Brough.</p> <p>Arnprior .....Ottawa..........Gerald Jarvis.</p> <p>" ......Nova Scotia .....H. S. Pethick.</p> <p>Arthur.......Traders..........N. Ross.</p> <p>Ashcroft, B.C.B. N. America..J. Cran.</p> <p>Athens .......*Merchants.....H. P. Bingham.</p> <p>Atlin, B.C....B. N. America..J. H. Gillard, Acting.</p> <p>" ....Commerce .....T. R. Billett.</p> <p>" ....Merchnats, H...W. A. Spencer.</p> <p>Aurora......Ontario ........D. A. Radcliffe.</p> <p>Avonmore....Ottawa.........J. D. Stewart.</p> <p>Aylmer, O....Molsons ........H. A. Ambridge.</p> <p>" ....Traders .........H. P. MacMahon.</p> <p>Ayr..........Commerce......John Wyllie.</p> <p>Barrie.......Toronto ....M. Atkinson.</p> <p>" ........Commerce.......H. J. Grasett.</p> <p>Barr'gton,N.S.Halifax Bk.Co...F. W. Homer</p> <p>Barr'gton Pas.Union of HalifaxC. Robertson.</p> <p>Bathurst, N.B.Merchants, H...J. F Barry.</p> <p>Beamsville, O.Hamilton.......R. J. Hewat.</p> <p>Bear R's, N.S.Com.B.ofWind'rL. A. Dodge.</p> <p>Beauharnois,Q*Merchants.....L. Z. Leduc.</p> <p>Bedford,Q....E. Townships...E. W, Morgan.</p> <p>Belleville.....*Merchnats.....W. Hamilton.</p> <p>" .....Montreal .......R. J. B. Crombie.</p> <p>" ......Commerce.......C. M. Stork.</p> <p>" .....Dominion.......J. W. Murray.</p> <p>Bennett, B.C..Merchnats, H...J. H. Ferguson.</p> <p>Berlin..... ..*Merchants.....W. E. Butler.</p> <p>" ........Commerce.....E. P. Gower.</p> <p>" .........Hamilton.......J. P. Bell.</p> <p>" ........Nova Scotia ....A. E. Williams.</p> <p>Berwick, N.S..Com.B.of Wind'rJ. W. Murray.</p> <p>Blenheim ....Commerce......G. A. Holland.</p> <p>Blyth ........Hamilton.......C. H. Bennett.</p> <p>Boissevain, M.Union. .........J. J. Millidge.</p> <p>Bothwell.....*Merchants.....W. J. Finucan.</p> <p>Bowmanville..Ontario ........George McGill.</p> <p>" Standard........W. J. Jones.</p> <p>Bracebridge..Ottawa..........C. H. Kenny</p> <p>Bradford.....Standard .......John Elliott.</p> <p>Brampton...*Merchants ....W. A. Machaffie.</p> <p>" ...B.N. America ..J. C. Nicoll, Acting.</p> <p>" ...Imperial .. ....N. G. Leslie.</p> <p>" ...Hamilton .....C. A. Patterson.</p> <p>" ...B. N. America...{</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed Page: Banks in Canada with their Agencies.}</p> <p>{LEFT COLUMN}</p> <p>" ....Montreal.......E. M. Shadbolt.</p> <p>" ....Commerce.......Jeffery Hale.</p> <p>" ....Standard......W. T. Shannon.</p> <p>Bridget'n,N.S.Nova Scotia....James Imrie.</p> <p>" Union of HalifaxN. R. Burrows.</p> <p>Bridgew'r,N.SMerchants, H...G. A. Spink.</p> <p>" Halifax Bk,Co...H. H. Archibald.</p> <p>Brighton.....Standard .......S. B. Gearing.</p> <p>Brockville....Montreal .......Neil McLean.</p> <p>" ....Molsons ........J. E. Fidler.</p> <p>" .. Toronto .......T. A. Bird.</p> <p>Brussels......Standard.......J. N. Gordon.</p> <p>Buckingham QOntario ........W. E. Middleton.</p> <p>Burlington...Traders.........F. B. Bennett.</p> <p>Calgary, Alta..Imperial........M. Morris.</p> <p>" ..Montreal.......J. O. Wilgress.</p> <p>" ..Molsons ........W. C. Rhodes.</p> <p>" ..Union..........T. N. Christie.</p> <p>Campbellford..Standard.......W. C. Boddy.</p> <p>Campbellton..Nova Scotia....D. R. Laird.</p> <p>Cannington...Standard......John Houston.</p> <p>Canning, N.S.Halifax Bk.Co...J. R. Forbes.</p> <p>Canso.........People's, H......E. G. Coombs.</p> <p>Carberry, M..Union.. ....R. M. Harrison.</p> <p>" ..*Merchants.....E. J. McLelland.</p> <p>Carleton Place.Ottawa.........J. A. Bangs.</p> <p>" Union..........C. E. Watson.</p> <p>Carman, M...Hamilton ......H. A. Aylwin.</p> <p>" ...Union..........T. J. Tait.</p> <p>Cayuga.......Commerce......W. C. T. Morson.</p> <p>CharlottetownMerchants,PEI.J. M. Davison, Cashier.</p> <p>" Merchants,H...W. F.Mitchell.</p> <p>" Nova Scotia.... W. D. Ross.</p> <p>Chatham,O...Commerce......J. E. Thomas.</p> <p>" ...*Merchants.....W. Pringle.</p> <p>" ...Montreal.......D. F. B. Glass.</p> <p>" ...Standard.......G. P. Scholfield.</p> <p>Chatham,N.BMontreal .......F. E. Winslow.</p> <p>" Nova Scotia....R. H. Anderson.</p> <p>Chesley ......Hamilton .......J. C. Telford.</p> <p>" ......*Merchants ....J. R. Little.</p> <p>Chesterville ..Molsons ..........H. P. D. Evans.</p> <p>Chicoutimi, Q.La Banq. Nat ..P. A. Labadie.</p> <p>Clarke'sH'rNSUnion of HalifaxC. Robertson, Acting.</p> <p>Clinton .......Molsons .........H. C. Brewer.</p> <p>Coaticook.....E. Townships...B. Austin.</p> <p>Cobourg.......Dominion.......E. H. Osler.</p> <p>" .......Toronto ........J. S. Skeaff.</p> <p>Colborne.......Standard .......C. Larke.</p> <p>Collingwood..Commerce......James Brydon.</p> <p>" ..Toronto........W. A. Copeland.</p> <p>Cornwall.......Montreal ......C. C. Abott.</p> <p>" .....Ontario ...... A. Denny.</p> <p>Cookshire....People's of H...F. E. Halls.</p> <p>Cowansville...E. Townships...J. Mackinnon.</p> <p>Cranbrook,BC.Commerce......J. W. H. Smythe.</p> <p>CrystalCity,M.Union ..........H. W.Hettle,Sub.Man.</p> <p>Danville,Q ...People's of H..M. Henry Richey.</p> <p>Dartmouth,NSUnion of HalifaxJ. E. Allan.</p> <p>Dauphin, Man.Ottawa........J. L. Irwin.</p> <p>Dawson City..Commerce......H. T. Wills.</p> <p>" ..B.N.America....D. Doig.</p> <p>Delhi.........Hamilton.......A. B. Stennett.</p> <p>Deloraine, M..Unoin..........B. W. Hughes.</p> <p>Deseronto,OntMontreal ........F. W. Taylor.</p> <p>Digby, N.S....NOva Scotia....Herbert Green.</p> <p>Dorchester,NBMerchants, H..W. B. Meynell.</p> <p>Drayton......Traders ........H. A. Mallory.</p> <p>Dresden .......Commerce .....R. T. Museen.</p> <p>Drum'ndv'leQ.Jacq.Cartier....J. E. Girouard.</p> <p>Dundas.......Commerce......J. L. Barnu{not sure of letter}.</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN}</p> <p></p> <p>" ..PEOPLE'S, H....D. R Clarke, Cashier.</p> <p>" .. North End..E. C. Helsby.</p> <p>" ..Montreal........W. B. Graveley.</p> <p>Hamilton.....HAMILTON ......J. Turnbull.</p> <p>" ....do Barton St. BrR. B Davis.</p> <p>" ....do East End Br.T. H. Brown.</p> <p>" ....B. N. America...J. J. Morrison.</p> <p>" ....Montreal........A. D. Braithwaite.</p> <p>" ....*Merchants.....W. R. Travers.</p> <p>" ....Traders.........Stuart Strathy.</p> <p>" ....Commerce .....D. B. Dewar.</p> <p>" ....Molsons........T. Beresford Phepoe.</p> <p>" ....Imperial........F. S. Glassco.</p> <p>Hamiota,Man.Hamilton ......H. Inman.</p> <p>" Union.........J. F. Boulton.</p> <p>Hanover......*Merchnats ....J. H. Adams.</p> <p>Harriston ....Standard.......J. E. Gray.</p> <p>Hartland,N.B Peeople's of H...P. Graham, Acting.</p> <p>Hartney, Man.Union..........E. K. Strathey.</p> <p>Hastings, Ont.Union..........A. U. Bailey.</p> <p>Hawkesb'ry, OOtawa.........J. T. Brock.</p> <p>Hensall........Molsons........F. E. Karn.</p> <p>Hespeler .....*Merchants.....G. A. Miller.</p> <p>Hochelaga....D'Hochelaga....J. H. Theoret.</p> <p>Holland, Man.Union..........D. W. Banks.</p> <p>Hull..........*Merchants ....H. A. Champagne.</p> <p>" ..........Ottawa..........G. C. Wainwright.</p> <p>Huntingdon,QE. Townships...E. S. Anderson.</p> <p>Iberville, Q...St. Hyacinthe..J. M. Belanger.</p> <p>Indian Head..Union..........Harold Shaw.</p> <p>Ingersoll......Traders..........A. B. Ord.</p> <p>" .......*Merchants.....H. Irwin.</p> <p>" .......Imperial .......Charles White.</p> <p>Jarvis........Hamilton ......R. R. MacLeod.</p> <p>Joliette.......D'Hochelaga....H. Beaumier.</p> <p>" .........La Banq. Nat...J. H. Pegram.</p> <p>Kaslo, B. C...B. N. America...G. Bentley Gerrard.</p> <p>Keewatin, O..Ottawa..........John Hood.</p> <p>Kemptville, O.Ottawa ........H. Swan.</p> <p>Kentville,N.S.Nova Scotia....J. M. Walker, Acting.</p> <p>" Union..........A. D. McRae.</p> <p>Killarney, M..Union..........J. M. Baldwin.</p> <p>Kincardine....*Merchants.....A. M. Smith.</p> <p>Kingston.....*Merchants.....G. E. Hague.</p> <p>" ....Standard.......W. D. Hart.</p> <p>" ....B. N. America...A. Harley.</p> <p>" ....Montreal..........R. Mackenzie.</p> <p>" ....Ontario.........A. J. Macdonell.</p> <p>Kingston,N.B.Merchnats,H...W. Dickinson.</p> <p>Kingsville, O.Molsons.. .....Geo. Willliamson.</p> <p>Knowlton, Q.Molsons.. .....Wm. Russell Skey.</p> <p>L'Assomption.St. Hyacinthe ..H. V. Jarry.</p> <p>Lachine..... *Merchnats ....O. Constantineau.</p> <p>Lachute......Ottawa.........J. R. Parris.</p> <p>Lake MegaanicPeople's of H...R. A. E. Aitken.</p> <p>Lanark.......Ottawa......... H. S. Walker.</p> <p>LawrencetownUnion of HalifaxSub. to Bridgetown.</p> <p>Leamington ..Traders.........Jas. Watson.</p> <p>" ...*Merchnats....A. B. Patterson.</p> <p>Lethb'dge,AlbUnion ..........Philip Vibert.</p> <p>" Montreal.......R. F. Reeve.</p> <p>Levis..........People's of H...L. J. Webster.</p> <p>Lindsay ......Ontario. ...... H. J. Lytle.</p> <p>" ......Montreal.. .....J. A. Paddon.</p> <p>" ......Dominion.......Robt. Ross.</p> <p>Listowel, Ont.Hamilton.......J. H. Stuart.</p> <p>" Imperial........R. Arkell.</p> <p>Lt. Glace Bay.Com.B.of Wind 'rH. E. Mosher.</p> <p>Liverpool,N.S.Nova Scotia.....G. W. Babbitt, Acting.</p> <p></p> <p>{RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p>" .... do Centre Br.Jules Hamel.</p> <p>" ....DU PEUPLE ......In liquidation.</p> <p>" ....JACQ.CARTIER...</p> <p>" ....VILLE MARIE.....In liquidtion.</p> <p>" ....Quebec.........John Walker, Inspector</p> <p>" ....do St.Cath.St.BrGeo. Leclerc.</p> <p>" ....do Hochelaga...Allan McDougall.</p> <p>" ....Ontario.........R. N. King.</p> <p>" ....N. End Branch.T. J. Cochran.</p> <p>" ....Toronto.........T. F. How.</p> <p>do Pt.St.Ch's BrJ. G. Bird.</p> <p>" ....Commerce......F. H. Mathewson.</p> <p>" ....Union ...........Geo. H. Balfour.</p> <p>" ....B.N. America...H.Sikeman,Gen.Man.</p> <p>A. E. Ellis, Manager.</p> <p>" ....La Banq Nat....L. DeGuise.</p> <p>" ....Merchants, H...Edson L. Pease, Gen.Man.</p> <p>A. E. Brock, Man.</p> <p>" ....do, N. Dame St.R. H. Fulton.</p> <p>" ....do Westmount..D. S. Benvie.</p> <p>" ....Nova Scotia...J. Pitblado.</p> <p>" ....Ottawa.........R. B. Kessen.</p> <p>" ....Imperial .......J. A. Richardson.</p> <p>" ....Dominion......Clarence A. Bogert.</p> <p>Moosomin . ..Union...........A. E. Christie.</p> <p>Moose Jaw ...Union..........B. B. Carter, Sub.</p> <p>Morden, M...Union...........C. R. Dunsford.</p> <p>" ...Hamilton..... H. A. Gray.</p> <p>Morrisburg...Molsons.........W. S. Connelly.</p> <p>Mount Forest.Ontario.........R. S. Bresdin.</p> <p>Murray Bay, QNationale ......A. E. Couet.</p> <p>Nanaimo,B.C.British ColumbiaG. Williams.</p> <p>" .Merchants, H...J. W. Fulton.</p> <p>Napanee .....*Merchants.....W. A. Belllhouse.</p> <p>" ....Dominion.......T. S. Hill.</p> <p>Neepawa,Man.Union ....... H. F. Forrest.</p> <p>" .*Merchants.....W. A. Allan.</p> <p>Nelson, B.C...Bk. B. ColumbiaG. V. Holt.</p> <p>" ..Montreal ......A.H.Buchanan.</p> <p>" ..Merchants, H ..George Kydd.</p> <p>" ..Imperial........J. M. Lay.</p> <p>N.Glasgow,NSNova Scotia.....C. H. Easson.</p> <p>" Union of HalifaxR. C. Wright.</p> <p>" Halifax Bk.Co...Boies Deveber.</p> <p>Newcastle, O.Traders........W. G. Bryans.</p> <p>Newcastle,N BNova Scotia.....P. C. Robinson.</p> <p>" Merchants, H ..E. A. McCurdy.</p> <p>N.Denver, BCMontreal.......C. M. Brown, Act. Man.</p> <p>New Hamb'rg. Western ............ C. J. Fox.</p> <p>N.Wmnstr,B CBkB.Columbia..G. E. Parkes.</p> <p>" Montreal.........G. D. Brymner.</p> <p>Newmarket...Ontario.........C. G. Ross.</p> <p>N.Wmnstr,B CBkB.Columbia..G. E. Parkes.</p> <p>" Montreal.........G. D. Brymner.</p> <p>Newmarket...Ontario.........C. G. Ross.</p> <p>Niagara Flls.Imperial......G. G. LeMesurier.</p> <p>" .Hamilton.......H. H. O'Reilly.</p> <p>North Bay....Traders........D Muir.</p> <p>N.Sydney,C.BUnion of HalifaxC. W. Frazee.</p> <p>" Nova Scotia.....W. S. Benson, Acting.</p> <p>Norwich......Molsons........R. Elliot.</p> <p>Norwood.....Union..........I. B. Waddell.</p> <p>Oakville.... .*Merchants ...F.G. Oliver.</p> <p>Orangeville...Commerce .....F. Y. Checkley.</p> <p>" ..Hamilton ......J. S. Gordon.</p> <p>Orillia ......Dominion ......J. Scott.</p> <p>" .......Traders ........George Rapley.</p> <p>Oshawa......WESTERN .......T.H. McMillan, Cashier.</p> <p>" ......Dominion .....L. G. Cassels.</p> <p>Ottawa. ......OTTAWA........Geo. Burn, Gen. Man.</p> <p>D. M. Finnie, Manager.</p> <p>" ...... do Bank St....P. B. Taylor.</p> <p>" ...... do Rideau St . J. H.Neeve.</p> <p>" ......B.N.America...W. E. Phillpotts.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">BANKS IN CANADA WITH THEIR AGENCIES (Continued)</span></h2> <p>{LEFT COLUMN}</p> <p>PLACES. NAMES OF BANKS. MANAGER OR AGENT.</p> <p></p> <p>Ottawa ......Montreal .......W.J. Anderson.</p> <p>" ......Commerce .....Robt. Gill.</p> <p>" ......Ontario ........A.Simpson.</p> <p>" ......*Merchants. ...W. L. Marler.</p> <p>" ......Quebec .........T. C. Coffin.</p> <p>" .......La Banq. Nat...A. A. Taillon.</p> <p>" .......Imperial........M. A. Anderson.</p> <p>" .......Molsons ........A. B. Brodrick.</p> <p>" .......Merchants,H...H. J. Gardiner.</p> <p>Owen Sound..*Merchants.....M. S. Hodder.</p> <p>" ..Hamilton ......Ewing Buchan.</p> <p>" ..Molsons........J. R. Wainwright.</p> <p>Oxford, N.S..Nova Scotia....W. M. Connacher.</p> <p>Paisley.......Western.......S. M. Hutcheson.</p> <p>Palmerston...Hamilton ......T. E. Haines.</p> <p>Paris.........Commerce .....R. C. Macpherson.</p> <p>Parkdale.....*Merchants.....H. T. McMillan.</p> <p>" ......*Merchnats.....P. Dykes.</p> <p>Parkhill......Commerce .....R. C. Macpherson.</p> <p>Parrsboro'....Halifax Bk.Co...A. S. Townshend.</p> <p>" ....Commercial....G. M. Wedd.</p> <p>Parry Sound .Ottawa.........H. Y. Complin.</p> <p>Paspebiac ....Nova Scotia....W. J. Hunt.</p> <p>Pent'ng'sh'eneWestern........J. B. Jennings.</p> <p>Perth ........*Merchants.....H. D. Wells.</p> <p>" ........Montreal .......R. J Drummond.</p> <p>Pembroke....Quebec........P.D.E.Stickland.</p> <p>" ....Ottawa ........Hector Fraser.</p> <p>Peterborough.Toronto ........P. Campbell.</p> <p>" Montreal.......A. G. Parker.</p> <p>" Commerce .....R. C. McHarrie.</p> <p>" Ontario ........W. D. Parker, Acting.</p> <p>Petrolia......Toronto........W. F. Cooper.</p> <p>Phoenix, B.C.E. Townships...Wm. Spier.</p> <p>Pickering ....Western........Geo. Kerr.</p> <p>Picton ........Montreal........Geo Drummond.</p> <p>" .......Standard .......E. A. Bog.</p> <p>Pictou, N.S..Nova Scotia ....A. D. Munro.</p> <p>" ..Merchants. ....G. R. Chisholm.</p> <p>Pincher CreekUnion..........H. E. Hyde, Sub. Man.</p> <p>PlumCoulee.MHamilton ......W. Russell.</p> <p>Port Arthur..Ontario ........W. H. Nelson.</p> <p>" ..Molsons..........E. E. Ward.</p> <p>Port Colborne.Imperial .......J. H. Stidston.</p> <p>Port Elgin....Hamilton ......A. H. Ridout.</p> <p>P.HawkesburyMerchants. H...J. A. McIssac.</p> <p>Port Hood,C.BPeople's,HalifaxR. H. MacDonald.</p> <p>Port Hope....Traders .........J. L. Willis.</p> <p>" ....Toronto........E. B. Andros.</p> <p>Port Perry....Western........H. G. Hutcheson.</p> <p>" ....Commerce......G. M. Gibbs.</p> <p>Prt. la Prairie.Imperial .......W. Bell.</p> <p>" " Ottawa..........A. H. Dickins</p> <p>" " *Merchants.....A. G. Halstead.</p> <p>Port Rowan,O.Hamilton.......R. R. MacLeod.</p> <p>Prescott.......*Merchants ..F. Jemmett.</p> <p>Preston ......*Merchants ....A. D. Pringle.</p> <p>P. Albert,SaskImperial .......R. Davidson.</p> <p>Quebec........QUEBEC.........T. McDougall, G. Man.</p> <p>" ....... do ...........J. M. Johnston, Man.</p> <p>" ....... do Upper TownC. C. Smith.</p> <p>" ....... do St. Roch...C. B. Godwin.</p> <p>" .......UNION...........E. E. Webb, Gen. Man .</p> <p>" ....... do ............F. W. Smith, Local.</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN}</p> <p>PLACES. NAMES OF BANKS. MANAGER OR AGENT.</p> <p></p> <p>St.Francois B.La Banq. Nat..Ls. Drouin.</p> <p>St. Henri.....Quebec. .. ....H. Dorion.</p> <p>" ....D'Hochelaga....J. F. Lacasse.</p> <p>St.Hyacinthe.LA BANQUE DE..</p> <p>ST.HYACINTHE.E. R. Blanchard.</p> <p>" E. Townships....J. Lafromboise.</p> <p>" La Banq. Nat...A. Clément.</p> <p>St. John, N.B.N. BRUNSWICK...G. A. Schofield.</p> <p>J. Clawson, Cahier.</p> <p>" B.N.America...A. P. Hazen, Acting.</p> <p>" Montreal ........E. C. Jones.</p> <p>" Nova Scotia....T. B. Blair.</p> <p>" Halifax Bk.Co...Jas. G. Taylor.</p> <p>" Merchants, H...F. H. Arnaud.</p> <p>St. John;s, Q..Bk. DE ST.JEAN..J. N. Gauthier.</p> <p>" ..*Merchants.....H. Wurtele.</p> <p>" ..La Banq Nat....G. P. Carreau.</p> <p>St. Jerome....*Merchnays.....A. C. E. Delmege.</p> <p>St. Marie, Q..La Banq. Nat...C. Lavoie.</p> <p>St. Mary's ...Montreal .......J. Leslie.</p> <p>" ..Traders ........C. S. Rumsey.</p> <p>St. Peters,C.B.Union of HalifaxC. A. Gray.</p> <p>St. Rémi, Q ..Bk. de St. Jean.C. A. Bédard.</p> <p>St. Sauveur...Jacq. Cartier....A. Dion.</p> <p>" ...*Merchants ...W. J. MacGowan.</p> <p>St.Stephen NBST. STEPHEN'S...J. F. Grant.</p> <p>" Nova Scotia....J. Black.</p> <p>St. Thomas...*Merchants.....H. Blakeney.</p> <p>" ...Imperial .......}M. A. Gilbert</p> <p>" ... do. East End {CONNECTED WITH THE LINE ABOVE}</p> <p>" ...Molsons........L. E. Tate.</p> <p>Stellarton,N.S.Nova Scotia ....J. Morden.</p> <p>Stouffvile ....Standard........H. J. Morden.</p> <p>Stratford .....*Merchants.... C. H. S. Cooke, Acting.</p> <p>" .....Montreal ........E. P. Winslow.</p> <p>" .....Commerce......Wm. Maynard, jun.</p> <p>Strathcona,AlbImperial........J. H. Wilson.</p> <p>Strathroy.....Commerce......L. H. Dampier.</p> <p>" .....Traders ........W. T. Smith.</p> <p>Sturgeon FallsTraders .........M. C. Chalmers.</p> <p>Sudbury......Ontario ...... G.M.Byres, Acting.</p> <p>" ......Traders........N. T. Hillary.</p> <p>Sum'side,PEI.SUM'ERSIDE BK..R.McC. Stavert.</p> <p>" Nova Scotia....W. M. McCunn.</p> <p>" Merchants, H...P. W. Morrison.</p> <p>" Merchants,P.E.IJ. F. McMillan.</p> <p>Sussex, N.B..Nova Scotia.....G. S Moore.</p> <p>Sydney, C.B..Merchants, H...J. E. Burchell.</p> <p>" ..Com.B.of Wind'rA. E. Lawson.</p> <p>" ..B. N. America..O. H. Sharpe, Acting.</p> <p>" ..Union of HalifaxH. W. Jubien.</p> <p>" ..Merchants,P.E.IC. J. Stewart.</p> <p>Sydney, N.S..Montreal........E. Pitt, Acting Manager</p> <p>Tavistock....Western........B. D. Burn.</p> <p>Thetf'rd MineQuebec........R. L. Y. Jones.</p> <p>Thorold.... .Quebec.........D. B. Crombie.</p> <p>Three River..Quebec.........Allan McDougall.</p> <p>" ..D'Hochelaga....H. N. Boire.</p> <p>Tilbury ......*Merchants ....G. Munro.</p> <p>Tilsonburg. ..Traders .........E. C. Jackson.</p> <p>" ....Western.........F. Biette.</p> <p>Toronto ..... COMMERCE......B. E. Walker, G. Man.</p> <p>J. H.Plummer,Asst.do.</p> <p>" ..... do. Branch...J C. Kemp, Man.</p> <p></p> <p>{RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p>PLACES. NAMES OF BANKS. MANAGER OF AGENT.</p> <p></p> <p>Virden, Man..Union...........H. J. Pugh</p> <p>Walkerton ...*Merchants.....A. V. Spencer.</p> <p>" ...Commerce .....D. Macgillivray.</p> <p>Walkerville... do .....J. L. Harcourt.</p> <p>Wallaceburg..Montreal .......H. S. Dupuy.</p> <p>Waterloo, Q..E. Townships...W. I. Briggs.</p> <p>Waterloo,Ont.Molsons ........J. Hespeler.</p> <p>" Commerce......A. W. Robarts.</p> <p>Watford .....*Merchants ....F. A. Mann.</p> <p>Wawanesa, M.Union..........A. H. Sutherland.</p> <p>Welland ......Imperial ...... G. C. Brown.</p> <p>Westport ....*Merchants ....R. F. Taylor.</p> <p>Westville.....Nova Scotia.....Sub Ag'cy to Stellarton</p> <p>Weymouth,NSMerchants.....D. Kemp.</p> <p>Whitby .... Dominion ....E. Thornton.</p> <p>" ......Western........E. D. Warren.</p> <p>White Horse,</p> <p>Yukon T...Commerce......H. M. Lay.</p> <p>Wiarton, O...Union..........E. W. Bourinot.</p> <p>Winchester...Union c.........D. B. Oliver, Sub. Man.</p> <p>" ...Ottawa.........D. Macnamara.</p> <p>Windsor, O...*Merchants ....G. V. J. Greenhill.</p> <p>" ..Traders ........Geo. Mair.</p> <p>" ..Commerce .....J. L. Hardcourt.</p> <p>Windsor,N.S.COMMERCIAL ....Walter Lawson.</p> <p>" Halifax Bk.Co...J. A. Russell.</p> <p>Wingham ....Hamilton .......W. Corbould.</p> <p>Winkler, Man.Hamilton.......W. Russell.</p> <p>Winnipeg ....La Banq. Nat...J. H. Baker, Pro. Man.</p> <p>" ....*Merchants ....A. Wickson.</p> <p>" ....Molsons ....... E. F. Kohl.</p> <p>" ....Montreal .......A. F. D. Macgachen.</p> <p>" ....Imperial .......C. S. Hoare.</p> <p>" ....D'Hochelags....A. J. C. Frigon.</p> <p>" ....Dominion .....F. L. Patton.</p> <p>" do North End BrS. L. Jones.</p> <p>" ....Ottawa.........J. B. Monk.</p> <p>" ....Commerce......John Aird.</p> <p>" ....Union.........</p> <p>" .... do ...........Geo. Bowles,Asst. Man.</p> <p>" ....B.N.America...N. Bayly.</p> <p>" ....Hamilton.......C. Bartlett.</p> <p>" ....Nova Scotia....C. A. Kennedy.</p> <p>Wolfville, N.S.Union of HalifaxJ. D. Leavitt.</p> <p>" Peopl's,HalifaxGeo. W. Munro.</p> <p>WoodstockOntCommerce......G. W. McKee.</p> <p>" ..Imperial .......S. D. Raymond.</p> <p>" ..Molsons.......E. W. Waud.</p> <p>WoodstockNBNova Scotia....B. M. Macleod.</p> <p>" People's,HalifaxG. A. White.</p> <p>" Merchants,H. ..R. V. Dimock.</p> <p>Yarmouth,N.SY ARMOUTH......T. W. Johns.</p> <p>" Nova Scotia ....Blair Robertson.</p> <p>Yorkton,NWTUnion..........C. W. R. Pearson.</p> <ul><li>Merchants Bank of Canada.</li> </ul><p></p> <p>FOREIGN AGENTS.</p> <p>In following list, Banks are arranged alphabetically.</p> <p>BRITISH COLUMBIA, BANK OF--London, Head Office ; San</p> <p>Francisco, Portland (Oregon), Branches ; Eastern</p> <p>Provinces of Canada, Mer. Bk.of Canada, Bk.of Com-</p> <p>merce, Molsons Bk.,Imperial Bk.,Bk.of Nova Scotia ;</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed Page: Banks in Canada with their Agencies (Continued)}</p> <p><br /> [LEFT COLUMN}</p> <p>" ....... do St.Louis St.Geo. Veasey, do</p> <p>" .......NATIONALE.....P. Lafrance.</p> <p>" .......do St. John St..J. A. LaRue.</p> <p>" . .....do St. Joseph St.N. Lavoie.</p> <p>" ..... B. N.America...D. Cumberland.</p> <p>" ........Montreal ......J. Macara.</p> <p>" ........*Merchants.....J. C. More.</p> <p>" .......People's of H..A. B. van Felson.</p> <p>" .......D'Hochelaga ...Arthur Bruneau.</p> <p>" ........Molsons........P. B. Dumoulin.</p> <p>Rat Portage..Imperial .......W. A. Weir.</p> <p>" ..Ottawa.........C. G. Pennock.</p> <p>Regina........Montreal .......W. H. Hogg.</p> <p>" ........Union...........R. S. Barrow.</p> <p>Renfrew, O...*Merchants....F. A. W. Lister.</p> <p>" ...Ottawa.........F. C. Mulkins.</p> <p>Revelstoke BCImperial.......A. R. B. Hearn.</p> <p>" Molsons.... ...J. D. Molson.</p> <p>Richmond...E. Townships...W. L. Ball.</p> <p>Richmond HillStandard .......J. F. Rowland.</p> <p>Ridgetown....Molsons ........H. A. H. Thomson.</p> <p>" ...Traders ........E. E. Newman.</p> <p>Rimouski, Q..Nationale ......P. Vallée.</p> <p>Roberval .....La Banq. Nat...L. Couet.</p> <p>Rossland, B.C.Montreal .......J. S. C. Fraser.</p> <p>" B. N. America..W. T. Oliver.</p> <p>" Merchants, H...John M. Smith.</p> <p>" Toronto ........A. B. Barker.</p> <p>" Brit.Columbia..H. F. Mytton.</p> <p>Sackville,N.B.Merchants, H. ..F. McDougall.</p> <p>" Halifax Bk.Co...W. H. Harrison.</p> <p>Sandon, B.C..Brit.Columbia..T. B. May.</p> <p>Sarnia.........Commerce......A. D. McLean.</p> <p>" ..........Traders........J.F. Winlow.</p> <p>" .........Montreal .......G. H. Griffin.</p> <p>SaultSte MarieCommerce......D. McGregor.</p> <p>" Imperial .......R. A. Lyon.</p> <p>" Traders.........A. F. H. Jones, Acting.</p> <p>Seaforth ......Commerce......F. C. G. Minty.</p> <p>" ......Dominion ......W. K. Pearce.</p> <p>Shawinf'nF'IsOttawa .........W. Wilson Forrest.</p> <p>Shawville.....*Merchants ...F. A. Parker.</p> <p>Shediac, N.B..People's, HalifaxF. A. Borden.</p> <p>Shelburne,OntUnion..........A. E. Motson.</p> <p>Shelburne, NSHalifax B. Co...T. W. Magee.</p> <p>Sherbrooks...E. TOWNSHIPS...Wm. Farwell, G. Man.</p> <p>S. Edgell, Local.</p> <p>" ....*Merchants.....G. Carruthers.</p> <p>" ....La Banq. Nat...J. M. Dufresne.</p> <p>" D'Hochelaga ...C. A. Sylvestre.</p> <p>SherbrooksNSUnion of HalifaxF. O. Robertson.</p> <p>Shubenacadie.Merchants, H...D. Cameron.</p> <p>Simcoe........Commerce......E. Cowdry.</p> <p>" ........Hamilton........J. Butterfield.</p> <p>" ........Molsons........H. H. Groff.</p> <p>Smith's Falls..Molsons ........F. A. Bethune</p> <p>" " ..Union..........F. W. Ashe.</p> <p>Sorel ..........Molsons .........J. F. Moreault.</p> <p>" .........D'Hochelaga....J. F. Boulais.</p> <p>Souris, Man...Union..........A. S. Jarvis.</p> <p>" ...*Merchants.....H. M. P. Eckardt.</p> <p>Souris, P.E.I..MerchantsP.E.I.G. W. Sutherland, Act.</p> <p>Southampton.Hamilton.......A. H. Ridout.</p> <p>Springhill ....Halifax Bk.Co...E. B. Fairbanks.</p> <p>Stanstead.....E. Townships...S. Stevens.</p> <p>Stayner ......Toronto ........F. A. Brodie.</p> <p>St.Andr'w'sNBNova Scotia.....Sub. to St. Stephen.</p> <p>St. Catharines.Imperial........C. M. Arnold.</p> <p>" Commerce......F. O. Cross.</p> <p>" Toronto .........G. W. Hodgetts.</p> <p>Ste.Cèsaire,Q.St. Hyacinthe...M. N. Jarry.</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN}</p> <p>M. Morris, Assistant.</p> <p>" ...... do. E. Br.....J. G. Boyce.</p> <p>" ...... do. N. Br.....R. J. Montgomery.</p> <p>" ...... do. N.W.Br...W. Manson.</p> <p>" ......do.Q'n St. W.Br..E. M. Playter.</p> <p>" ......do.Ym.&amp;Col.Br..T. S. Harrison.</p> <p>" ......do.Parl'tSt.Br... V. E. Hart.</p> <p><br /> " .....do.Market Br...H. Smith.</p> <p>" ......ONTARIO........Chas.McGill, Gen. Man.</p> <p>" ...... do. Branch...W. H. Smith.</p> <p>" ......do. Q'n St.W.Br.John McGill.</p> <p>" ......do. Yn.&amp;Rich.StsA. E. Hagerman.</p> <p>" ......STANDARD ......Geo. P.Reid,Gen'l Mgr.</p> <p>" ......DOMINION. .....T. G. Borough, G. Man.</p> <p>" ...... do. Q'n St.E...R. M. Gray.</p> <p>" ...... do. Q'n St.W ..J. H. Horsey.</p> <p>" ...... do. Mk't Br...W. W. Nation.</p> <p>" ...... do. Dundas &amp;</p> <p>Queen St. Br...A. A. Helliwell.</p> <p>" ...... do. Spad.Av...</p> <p>&amp;Col.St.Br..F. O. Cayley.</p> <p>" ...... do. N.Toronto..C. H. Stanley Clarke.</p> <p>" ...... do. King &amp; YorkA. R. Capriel.</p> <p>" ......TORONTO........Duncan Coulson,G.Man</p> <p>" ...... do. Branch.... W. R. Wadsworth.</p> <p>" ......Toronto.King W.G. J. Cutbbertson.</p> <p>" ......TRADERS......H S. Strathy, Gen. M.</p> <p>" .......Montreal ........A. Kirkland.</p> <p>" ...... do Yonge St.BrG.S. Crawford, sub Agt.</p> <p>" ......B.N. America...E. Stanger.</p> <p>" ......*Merchants ...D. Miller.</p> <p>" ......Quebec.........W. P. Sloane.</p> <p>" ......Ottawa.........Francis Cole.</p> <p>" ......Molsons ........C. W. Clinch.</p> <p>" ......Union...........F. W. Strathy.</p> <p>" ......Hamilton.......F. J. Gosling.</p> <p>" ......Nova Scotia ...H.A.Richarson, Man.</p> <p>" ...... do H.A.Richardson, Man.</p> <p>Toronto Jun..Commerce......R. C. Jennings.</p> <p>" Molsons ........C. B. Marsland.</p> <p>Treton, O....Molsons........J. H. Campbell.</p> <p>Truro,N.S....Merchants, H...Martin Dickie.</p> <p>" ....Halifax Bk.Co...J. Moorman.</p> <p>" ....Com.of WindsorC. A. Armstrong.</p> <p>Tweed .......Ontario ........A. C. Osborne.</p> <p>Uxbridge.....Dominion........W. E. Carswell.</p> <p>Valleyfield ...Molsons.........Alex. Boyer.</p> <p>" D'Hochelaga ...S. Fortier.</p> <p>Vancouver,BCBk. B. ColumbiaWm. Murray.</p> <p>" B. N. America...W. Godfrey.</p> <p>" Montreal.......C. Sweeny.</p> <p>" Imperial........A. Jukes.</p> <p>" Commerce .....H. H. Morris.</p> <p>" Merchants, H ..C. E. Neill.</p> <p>" do Eat Bra'chJ. W. Fulton.</p> <p>" Molsons ........H. Lockwood.</p> <p>" Hamilton.......O. S. Clarke.</p> <p>Vankl'k Hill,O'D'Hochelaga ...D. McInnes.</p> <p>" Ottawa.........B. A. Herring.</p> <p>Vernon, B.C..Montreal ......G.A. Henderson.</p> <p>Victoria,B.C..B. COLUMBIA... G. Gillespie, Man.</p> <p>E. A. Wyld, Asst. Man.</p> <p>" ..B. N. America...Gavin H. Burns.</p> <p>" ..Montreal .......A. J. C. Galletly.</p> <p>" ..Merchants, H ..George A. Taylor.</p> <p>" ..Molsons.........H. B. Wilson.</p> <p>Victoriaville,QQuebec.........C. S. Powell.</p> <p>" Molsons.........A. Marchand.</p> <p></p> <p>{RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p>New York, Can. Bk. of Commerce, Merchants Bk.</p> <p>of Canada ; Chicago, Bk. of Nova Scotia ; Boston,</p> <p>Bank of Nova Scotia ; Mexico and South America ;</p> <p>London Bank of Mexico and South America ;</p> <p>China, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corpora-</p> <p>tion ; Australia, Bank of Australasia ; Honolulu</p> <p>Bishop &amp; Co.</p> <p>BRITISH NORTH AMERICA, BANK OF--London, England,</p> <p>Head Office. New York, W. Lawson and J.</p> <p>C. Welsh, Agents ; Boston, U. S., Merchants</p> <p>National Bank and Commercial Bank ; Ireland,</p> <p>Provincial Bank and National Bank ; Paris, Mar-</p> <p>cuard, Krauss &amp; Co, ; West Indies, Colonial Bank ;</p> <p>Australia and New Zealand, Union Bk of Astralia.</p> <p>CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE--London, Bank of Scot-</p> <p>land, London and County Bank, German Bank of</p> <p>France, Credit Lyonnais, Lazard, Frères &amp; Cie ;</p> <p>Germany, Deutsche Bank ; Brussels, Belgium, J.</p> <p>Matthieu &amp; Fils ; India, China and Japan, The</p> <p>Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China ;</p> <p>Australia and New Zealand, The Union Bank</p> <p>of Australia ; South America, British Bank of</p> <p>South America, London and Brazilian Bank ;</p> <p>Mexico, Banco de Londres y Mexico ; New York,</p> <p>The Canadian Bank of Commerce, The American</p> <p>Exchange Nat. Bank ; British Columbia and San</p> <p>Franciso, Cal., The Bank of British Columbia and San</p> <p>Chicago, The American Exchange National Bank</p> <p>of Chicago, The Commercial National Bank ;</p> <p>Hamilton, Bermuda, The Bank of Bermuda ; West</p> <p>Indies, Bank of Nova Scotia ; Kingston. Jamaica,</p> <p>Colonial Bank and Branches ; Duluth, First</p> <p>National Bank ; Maritime Provinces, The Bank of</p> <p>Nova Scotia</p> <p>COMMERCIAL BANK OF WINDSOR--London, Union Bank</p> <p>of London ; New York, Bank of New York ; Halifax,</p> <p>Bank of Nova Scotia ; St. John, N.B., Bank of New</p> <p>Brunswick ; Montreal,Canadian Bank of Commerce.</p> <p>DOMINION BANK --London, National Bank of Scotland,</p> <p>Limited ; New York, The National City Bank ;</p> <p>Minneapolis, North-Western Nat. Bank ; Chicago,</p> <p>Commercial National Bank.</p> <p>EASTERN TOWNSHIPS BANK--London, National Bank of</p> <p>Scotland ; Boston,National Exch. Bank ; New York,</p> <p>Fourth National Bank ; London, Eng., Parr's Bank</p> <p>(Limited).</p> <p>HAMILTON, BANK OF--New York, Fourth Nat. Bk. and</p> <p>Hanover National Bank ; Buffalo, Marine Bank of</p> <p>Buffalo ; London, Nat. Prov. Bank of England, Lt.;</p> <p>Chicago, Union Nat. Bank ; Detroit,Detroit National</p> <p>Bank ; Boston,International Trust Co.; Kansas City,</p> <p>The National Bank of Commerce ; St. Louis, Nat.</p> <p>Bank of Commerce.</p> <p>IMPERIAL BANK OF CANADA -- Canada, Bank of Montrea</p> <p>and Branches ; Great Britain, Lloyds Bank (Ltd.),</p> <p>Manchester &amp; Liverpool District Banking Co. (Ltd.);</p> <p>France, Crédit Lyonnais ; United States -- New</p> <p>York, Bank of Montreal, Bank of America, Bank</p> <p>of the Manhattan Co. ; Buffalo, Bank of Buffalo ;</p> <p>Boston, National Bank of the Commonwealth ;</p> <p>Chicago, First National Bank, Union National</p> <p>Bank ; Detroit, Detroit National Bank ; Duluth,</p> <p>First National Bank, American Exchange Bank ;</p> <p>Philadelphia, Farmers' and Mechanics' National</p> <p>Bank ; St. Paul, Second National Bank ; Minne-</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed Page: Banks in Canada with their Agencies (Continued)}</p> <p></p> <p>{LEFT COLUMN}</p> <p>apolis, First National Bank ; San Francisco, Wells,</p> <p>Fargo &amp; Co.; China and Japan, Hong Kong and</p> <p>Shanghai Banking Corporation ; Austalia, New</p> <p>Zealand, Tasmania, Union Bank of Australia(Ltd.);</p> <p>Sandwich Islands, Yokohama Specie Bank (Ltd.).</p> <p>LA BANQUE D'HOCHELAGA--London, Clydesdale Bank</p> <p>(Ltd.), and the London agencies of Crédit Lyonnais,</p> <p>Crédit Industriel et Commercial, Comptoir National</p> <p>d'Escompte de Paris, Société Générale ; Brussels,</p> <p>Crédit Lyonnais ; Berlin, Deutche Bank ; Vienna,</p> <p>Banque Imperiale-Royal Priv.des Pays-Autrichiens;</p> <p>New York, National Park Bank, the National City</p> <p>Bank of New York, Merchants' National Bank</p> <p>of New York, MM. Heidelbach, Ickelheimer &amp;</p> <p>Co., Importers &amp; Traders National Bank, MM.</p> <p>Ladenburg, Thalman &amp; Co., Kountze Bros. ; Boston,</p> <p>National Bank of Redemption, Third National Bank,</p> <p>International Trust Company, The National Bank of</p> <p>the Commonwealth ; Chicago, National Live Stock</p> <p>Bank, Illinois Trust and Savings Bank.</p> <p>LA BANQUE DE ST. JEAN--Canada, Molsons Bank and</p> <p>Branches ; New York, Agents Bank of Montreal;</p> <p>Boston, The Shoe and Leather National Bank.</p> <p>LA BANQUE NATIONALE--London, National Bank of Scot-</p> <p>land ; Paris, Credit Lynnais ; New York, National</p> <p>Bank of the Republic ; Boston, Shoe and Leather</p> <p>National Bank.</p> <p>MERCHANTS BANK OF CANADA--London, and other</p> <p>points in Great Britain, Thr Royal Bank of</p> <p>Scotland ; New York, American Exchange Na-</p> <p>tional Bank, and Merchants Bank of Canada, 63-65</p> <p>Wall Street, T. E. Merrett, Agents ; Chicago,</p> <p>American Exchange Nationaln Bank ; St. Paul,</p> <p>Minn., First National Bank ; Detroit, First Na-</p> <p>tional Bank ; Buffalo, Bank of Buffalo ; San</p> <p>Francisco, Bank of British Columbia and Anglo-</p> <p>Californian Bank ; Portland,Tacoma,Seattle, Wash-</p> <p>ington Territory, Bank of British Columbia ; New-</p> <p>foundland, Bank of Nova Scotia ; Nova Scotia,</p> <p>Merchants' Bank of Halifax ; New Brunswick, Bank</p> <p>of Nova Scotia and Merchants Bank of Halifax ;</p> <p>British Columbia, Bank of British Columbia.</p> <p>MERCHANTS BANK OF HALIFAX--Ontario and Quebec,</p> <p>Merchants' Bank of Canada ; St. John, N.B., Bank</p> <p>of New Brunswick ; New York, Chase National</p> <p>Bank, N. Y.; Boston, National Shawmut Bank ;</p> <p>Chicago, American National Bank ; Buffalo, Na-</p> <p>tional City Bank ; San Francisco, First National</p> <p>Bank ; Washington, Bank of the Republic, A. S.</p> <p>Burchell, Agent ; St. John's, Newfoundland, W.</p> <p>H. Crowdy, Man. Branch ; London, Eng., Bank</p> <p>of Scotland, London ; Havana, Cuba, F. J, Sherman,</p> <p>O. A. Hornsby, J. A. Springer, Agents.</p> <p>MERCHANTS BANK OF P. E. I.--London, The London</p> <p>City and Midland Bank, Limited ; Boston, National</p> <p>Shawmut Bank ; Montreal, St. John and Halifax,</p> <p>Bank of Montreal.</p> <p>MOLSONS BANK--London, Parr's Bank (Ltd.), Chaplin,</p> <p>Milne, Grenfell &amp; Co. (Ltd.) ; Liverpool, Bank of</p> <p>Liverpool (Limited) ; Cork, Munster and Leinster</p> <p>Bank (Limited) ; Paris, France, Credit Lyonnais,</p> <p>Société Generale ; Antwerp, Belgium, La Banque</p> <p>D'Anvers ; Hamburg, Germany, Hesse Newman</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN}</p> <p></p> <p>&amp; Company ; Berlin, Germany, Deutsche Bank ;</p> <p>Portand, Casco National Bank ; Butte, Montana,</p> <p>First National Bank ; New York, Mechanics' Na-</p> <p>tional Bank, Morton rust Co.,National City Bank,</p> <p>Hanover National Bank ; Boston, State National</p> <p>Bank, Kidder, Peabody &amp; Co., ; Philadelphia,</p> <p>Fourth Street National Bank, First National</p> <p>Bank, Corn Exchange National Bank ; Phila-</p> <p>delphia National Bank ; Cleveland, Commercial</p> <p>National Bank ; Milwaukee, The Wisconsin Na-</p> <p>tional Bank of Milwaukee ; Chicago, First National</p> <p>Bank ; Monneapolis, First National Bank ; Detroit,</p> <p>State Savings Bank ; Toledo, Second National Bank ;</p> <p>Buffalo, City National Bank ; Nova Scotia, Halifax</p> <p>Banking Co., Bank of Yarmouth ; New Brunswick,</p> <p>Bank of New Brunswick ; Newfoundland, Bank</p> <p>of Nova Scotia, St. John's, Nfld.; Prince Edward</p> <p>Island, Merchants Bank of Prince Edward Island</p> <p>and Summerside Bank ; British Columbia and</p> <p>San Fancisco, Bank of British Columbia ; Quebec,</p> <p>Eastern Townships Bank ; Ontario, Dominion</p> <p>Bank, Imperial Bank of Canada and Canadian Bank</p> <p>of Commerce ; Manitoba, Imperial Bank of Canada ;</p> <p>Yukon Territory, Dawson City, Bank of British</p> <p>North America.</p> <p>MONTREAL, BANK OF--London, Bk. of Montreal,A.Lang,</p> <p>Manager, H. Haylock, sub-manager ; Bank of</p> <p>England, London and Westminister Bank, Union</p> <p>Bank of London, Nat. Prov. Bank of England ;</p> <p>Liverpool, Bank of Liverpool ; Scotland, British</p> <p>Linen Company ; New York, R. Y. Hebden, J. M.</p> <p>Greata ; Bodton,Merchants National Bank ; Buffalo,</p> <p>The Marine Bank ; Chicago, Bank of Montreal,I. W.</p> <p>de C. O'Grady, Mgr.; San Francisco, Bank of British</p> <p>Columbia, Anglo-Californian Bank, First Nat. Bank ;</p> <p>St. John's, Newfoudland, Bank of Montreal, F. J</p> <p>Hunter, Manager.</p> <p>NEW BRUNSWICK, BANK OF--London, Williams, Deacon</p> <p>and Manchester and Salford Bank, Limited ; New</p> <p>York, Mechanics' National Bank ; Boston, Eliot</p> <p>National Bank ; Prince Edward Island, Charlotte-</p> <p>town, Merchants' Bank of Halifax ; Frederiction,</p> <p>People's Bank ; Halifax, N.S., Merchants' Bank of</p> <p>Halifax ; Montreal, Molsons Bank.</p> <p>NOVA SCOTIA, BANK OF --Chicago, Alex. Robertson, Mgr.</p> <p>W. H. Davies, Asst. Mgr.; Kingston, Jamaica,</p> <p>W.1., W. P. Hunt, Mgr., St. John's, Newf'land,</p> <p>J. A. McLeod, Manager ; Boston, Mass., W. E.</p> <p>Stavert, Manager ; Harbor Grace, Newfoundland,</p> <p>Calais, Maine. Correspondents--Canada, Cana-</p> <p>dian Bank of Commerce and Branches ; Bank of</p> <p>British Columbia ; Great Britain ; London, Royal</p> <p>Bank of Scotland ; Scotland, Royal Bank of Scot-</p> <p>land and Branches; U.S.: New York, Bk. of New</p> <p>York, N. B. A.; Boston, Merchants' National Bank ;</p> <p>San Francisco,Bank of Brititsh Columbia ; St.Pierre,</p> <p>Miquelon, Banque des Iles St. Pierre et Miquelon ;</p> <p>Havana, Cuba, de Zaldo &amp; Co.; Chicago, First Na-</p> <p>tional Bank ; Minneapolis, Nicollet National Bank.</p> <p>ONTARIO BANK --London, Parr's Bank (Limited);</p> <p>New York, The Agents Bank of Montreal,</p> <p>The Fourth National Bank of the City of</p> <p>New York, France and Europe, Credit Lyon</p> <p>nais ; Boston, Eliot National Bank ; Oswego</p> <p>First National Bank ; Chicago, Bank of Montreal;</p> <p></p> <p>{RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p></p> <p>St. Paul's, Merchants' National Bank ; Nova Scotia,</p> <p>People's Bank of Halifax ; New Brinswick, Bank of</p> <p>Montreal, St. John, N.B.; P.E.Island, Merchants'</p> <p>Bank of Halifax at Charlottetown.</p> <p>OTTAWA, BANK OF --London, England, Parr's Bank</p> <p>(Limited); New York, Chicago and Canada, Bank</p> <p>of Montreal ; Boston, National Bk. of the Republic,</p> <p>Massachusetts Nat. Bk. and Manufacturers Nat. Bk.</p> <p>PEOPLES'S BANK OF HALIFAX Dominion of Canada,</p> <p>Bank of Toronto, Ontario Bank, Bank of New</p> <p>Brunswick; New York, Bank of New York; Boston,</p> <p>New England National Bank ; Minneapolis, First</p> <p>National Bank; London, England, Union Bank of</p> <p>London; Paris, France, Credit Lyonnais.</p> <p>PEOPLE'S BANK--London, Union Bank; New</p> <p>York,Fourth National Bank ; Boston, Eliot National</p> <p>Bank ; Montreal, Union Bank of Can.and Branches.</p> <p>QUEBEC BANK--London, Bank of Scotland ; New York,</p> <p>Agents, Bank of British North America</p> <p>ST. HYACINTHE, BANQUE--New York, National Bank of</p> <p>the Republic, and Ladenburg, Thalmann &amp; Co.;</p> <p>Boston, Merchants National Bank ; Canada, Mer-</p> <p>chants Bank of Canada and Branches.</p> <p>ST. STEPHEN'S BANK--Boston, Shawmut Bk.; New York,</p> <p>New York Bk.and Nat.B'king Association ; London,</p> <p>Glyn, Mills,Currie &amp;Co.; Montreal,Bk. ofMontreal.</p> <p>STANDARD BANK--New York, Importers and Traders</p> <p>National Bank ; Montreal,Can. Bank of Commerce ;</p> <p>London, Eng.,National Bank of Scotland (Limited).</p> <p>SUMMERSIDE BANK--Montreal, Molson's Bank; Halifax,</p> <p>UUnion Bank of Halifax ; St. John, Bank of New</p> <p>Brunswick; Boston,Shoe &amp; Leather National Ban k.</p> <p>TORONTO, BANK OF--Great Britain, The London City</p> <p>and Midland Bank (Limited) London; New York,</p> <p>Nat. Bk. Commerce ; Chicago, First National Bank;</p> <p>Buffalo, Manufacturers and Traders Bank ; Detroit,</p> <p>Detroit National Bank ; Ontario, Bank of Hamilton</p> <p>and Branches; Quebec, La Banque Nationale; Nova</p> <p>Scotia, Union Bank of Halifax, People's Bank of</p> <p>Halifax ; Manitoba, British Columbia and New</p> <p>Brunswick, Bank of British North America.</p> <p>TRADERS BANK OF CANADA--London, National Bank of</p> <p>Scotland ; New York, American Exchange National</p> <p>Bk.; Buffalo, Union Bk.; Chicago, First Nat. Bk.;</p> <p>Oswego, Second National Bk, ; Quebec, Quebec Bk.</p> <p>UNION BANK OF CANADA--London, Parr's Bank (Ltd.)'</p> <p>Liverpool, Parr's Bank (Ltd.); New York, National</p> <p>Park Bank, Hanover Natt, ; Boston, National Bank</p> <p>of the Republiv ; St. Paul, St. Paul National Bank;</p> <p>Buffalo, Buffalo City Bank ; Chicago, Commercial</p> <p>National ; Detroit, First National Bank ; Great</p> <p>Falls, Mont., First Nat. Bank ; Minneapolis, Nat.</p> <p>Bank of Commerce.</p> <p>UNION BANK OF HALIFAX--London, London and West-</p> <p>minister Bank, Ltd.; Newfoundland, Merchants</p> <p>Bank ; New York, National Bank of Commerce ;</p> <p>Boston, Merchants' Nat'l Bank ; Montreal, Bank of</p> <p>Toronto ; Toronto, Bk. of Toronto and Branches.</p> <p>WESTERN BANK--New York, Merchants' Bank of Canada;</p> <p>London, England, Royal Bank of Scotland.</p> <p>YARMOUTH, BANK OF, N.S. --Halifax, The Merchants</p> <p>Bank of Halifax ; St. John, The Bank of Montreal ;</p> <p>New York, The National Citizens' Bank ; Boston,</p> <p>The Eliot National Bank ; London, G.B., The Union</p> <p>Bank of London ; Montreal, The Bank of Montreal</p> <p>and Molsons Bank ; Quebec, Bank of Montreal.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed Page: Canadian Commercial Agencies; Synopsis of Fishery Laws; Abstract of Ontario Game Laws; Express Money Orders; Bank Money Orders}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">CANADIAN COMMERCIAL AGENCIES.</span></h2> <p>{LEFT COLUMN}</p> <p>The following Canadian Commercial Agents (whose</p> <p>addresses are given)will answer correspondence relative</p> <p>to commercial and trade matters, and give information</p> <p>to those interested as to local trade requirements in the</p> <p>districts they represent.</p> <p></p> <p>J. S. Larke, Sydney, N.S.W., agent for Australasia.</p> <p>G. Eustace Burke, Kingston, Jamaica, agent for</p> <p>Jamica.</p> <p>Robert Bryson, St. John, Antigua, agent for Antigua,</p> <p>Montserrat and Dominica.</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN}</p> <p></p> <p>S. L. Horsford, St. Kitts, agent for St. Kitts, Nevis</p> <p>and Virgin Island.</p> <p>Edgar Tripp, Port of Spain, Trinidad, agent for Trini-</p> <p>and Denmark.</p> <p>In addition to their other duties, the undermentiones</p> <p>Canadian agents will answer inquiries relative to trade</p> <p>matters, and their services are available in furthering</p> <p>the interests of Canadian traders.</p> <p></p> <p>{RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p>J. G. Colmer, 17 Victoria St., London,S.W., England.</p> <p>Harrison Watson, Curator for Canadian Section,</p> <p>Imperial Institute, London, England.</p> <p>G. H. Mitchell, 15 Water Street, Liverpool, England.</p> <p>H. M.Murray, 52 St. Enoch Square, Glasgow, Scotland.</p> <p>W. L. Griffith, 10 The Walk, Cardiff, South Wales.</p> <p>Thomas Moffat,24 Wale St.,Cape Town, South Africa,</p> <p>D. Treau De Coeli, 75 Marché St. Jacques, Antwerp.</p> <p>Belgium.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SYNOPSIS OF FISHERY LAWS.</span></h2> <p>{LEFT COLUMN}</p> <p>Net fshing of any kind is prohibited in public waters.</p> <p>except under Leases or Licenses. The size of nets is</p> <p>regulated so as to prevent the killing of young fish.</p> <p>Nets cannot be set or seines used so as to bar channels</p> <p>or bays. A general weekly Close-time is provided in</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN]</p> <p>addition to speacial close seasons. The use of Explosive</p> <p>or Poisonous substances for catching or killing fish is</p> <p>illegal. The use of fire-arms for filling fish is prohibited.</p> <p>Mill-dams must be provided with efficient fish passes.</p> <p>The above enactments and close seasons are supple-</p> <p></p> <p>{RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p>mented in speacial cases, under authority of the Dominion</p> <p>Fisheries Act (Chap. 95 R. S.), by a total prohibition of</p> <p>fishing for stated periods. All communications relating</p> <p>to Fisheries should be addressed: Department of Marine</p> <p>and Fisheries, Ottawa.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">ABSTRACT OF ONTARIO GAME LAWS.</span></h2> <p>{LEFT COLUMN}</p> <p>No person not a resident and domiciled in Ontario,</p> <p>may hunt or kill any animal or bird in Ontario without</p> <p>having procured a non-resident license.</p> <p>Deer.--Open season November 1st to November 15th,</p> <p>both days inclusive.</p> <p>Only two Deer may be taken in one season by one</p> <p>person.</p> <p>Moose, Reindeer or Caribou.--Open season November</p> <p>1st to November 15th, in the year 1900, noth days inclu-</p> <p>sive, and in every third year thereafter.</p> <p>Only one Moose, Reindeer or Caribou may be taken in</p> <p>one season by one person.</p> <p>No cow Moose, or young Moose, Reindeer or Caribou</p> <p>under the age of one year can be killed.</p> <p>No Elk or Wapiti shall be hunted, taken or killed at</p> <p>any time in Ontario.</p> <p>No person may transport or have in possession, except</p> <p>from November 1st to 22nd,any wild Deer, Moose, Rein-</p> <p>deer or Caribou, or head, raw skin or other part thereof,</p> <p>unless accompanied by affidavit that same was taken</p> <p>during the open season. Deer, Moose, Reindeer or</p> <p>Caribou may not be carried or transported unless a</p> <p>license shipping coupon is attached.</p> <p>No hounds or dogs accustomed to pursue Deer are</p> <p>allowed at large where Deer are found, during the close</p> <p>season for Deer.</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN}</p> <p>Hounds or dogs running Deer during the close season</p> <p>may be killed in sight by any person, who shall not be</p> <p>liable to damage for so doing.</p> <p>Ducks. --Open season September 1st to December</p> <p>15th, both days inclusive.</p> <p>Geese and Swans.--Open season September 15th to</p> <p>May 1st in the following year, both days inclusive.</p> <p>Grouse.--Open season September 15th to December</p> <p>15th, both days inclusive.</p> <p>Hares.--Open season September 15th to December</p> <p>15th, both days inclusive.</p> <p>Partridge.--Open season September 15th to December</p> <p>15th, both days inclusive. May not be bought or sold</p> <p>before the 15th day of September, 1905.</p> <p>Pheasants.--Open season September 15th to Decem-</p> <p>ber 15th, both days inclusive. English or Mongolian</p> <p>Pheasants may not be killed before the 15th day of Sep-</p> <p>tember, 1905.</p> <p>Plover.--Open season September 15th to December</p> <p>15th, both days inclusive.</p> <p>Prairie Fowl.--Open season September 15th to De-</p> <p>cember 15th, both days inclusive. May not be killed</p> <p>before the 15th fay of September, 1905.</p> <p>Quail.--Open season October 15th to December 15th,</p> <p>both days inclusive. May not be bought or sold before</p> <p>the 15th day of October, 1905.</p> <p></p> <p>{RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p>Rail.--Open season September 15th to December 15th,</p> <p>both days inclusive.</p> <p>Turkeys, Wild.--Open season October 15th to Decem-</p> <p>ber 15th, both days inclusive. May not be killed before</p> <p>the 15th day of October, 1905.</p> <p>Snipe.--Open season September 15th to December</p> <p>15th, both days inclusive. May not be sold before the</p> <p>15th day of September, 1905.</p> <p>Woodcock.--Open season September 15th to December</p> <p>15th, both days inclusive. May not be bought or sold</p> <p>before the 16th day of September, 1905.</p> <p>Insectivorous birds may not be caught, killed or sold,</p> <p>or had in possession without a permit, except Hawks,</p> <p>Crows, Black-birds and English Sparrows.</p> <p>Squirrels (Black and Grey).--Open season September</p> <p>15th to December 15th, both days inclusive.</p> <p>Beaver and Otter.--Open season November 1st to</p> <p>April 1st in folloeing year, both days inclusive. May</p> <p>not be taken or killed before the 1st day of November,</p> <p>1905.</p> <p>Muskrats.--Open season January 1st to May 1st, both</p> <p>days inclusive. But no Muskrat may be shot during the</p> <p>month of April.</p> <p><br /> NOTE.--For further particulars address E. Tinsley,</p> <p>Chief Game Warden, Parliament Buildings, Toronto.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Postal"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Postal</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Letter_Rates.2C_.26c."><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Letter Rates, &amp;c.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Registration_of_Letters."><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Registration of Letters.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Book_Post.2C_.26c."><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Book Post, &amp;c.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Patterns_and_Samples_within_the_Dominion"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Patterns and Samples within the Dominion</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#United_Kingdom.2C_United_States_and_Foreign_Countries."><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">United Kingdom, United States and Foreign Countries.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Parcel_Post_with_the_United_KIngdom.2C_Newfoundland.2C_and_other_british_Colonies_and_Foreign_Countries."><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Parcel Post with the United KIngdom, Newfoundland, and other british Colonies and Foreign Countries.</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Postal</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Letter Rates, &amp;c.</span></h3> <p>Canada.-Letters posted in Canada addressed to any place within the Dominion, 2 cents per oz. If unpaid, such letters cannot be forwarded, but will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. If partially prepaid, the letter will be forwarded to its destination and double to deficiency charged on delivery. Letters mailed at any office for delivery at or from the same office, provided that the office is not one at which free delivery by letter carriers is setablished, are charged 1 cent per oz, and must be at least partially prepaid; otherwise they are sent to the Dead Letter Office. Letters of this nature mailed at and for delivery from an office at which there is a free delivery by letter carriers, are liable to 2 cents per ounce. All postage must be prepaid by Postage Stamps.</p> <p>Post Cards.- From any place in Canada to any other place in Canada, or to the United States, 1 cent each. British and Foreign, 2 cents each.</p> <p>Private Post Cards.- Private Post Cards must not exceed 6 by 3 5/8 inches in size, and bear the words "Private Post Card," either printed or written, on the face.</p> <p>United Kingdom, and the following British Possessions and Portectorates: Aden, Ascension, Bahama Islands, Barbados, Bermuda, British Central Africa, British East Africa, British Guiana, British Honduras, British India (except offices on the Persian Gulf), British North Borneo Company's Territory, including Labuan, Cape Colony, Ceylon, Cyprus, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gambia, Gilbratar, Gold Coast Colony, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Johore, Lagos, Leeward Islands, Malay States, Malta, Mauritus, Natal, Newfoundlands, Niger Coast Protectorate, Niger Company's Territory, Sarawak, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Straits Settlements, St. Helena, Tobago, Trindad, Turks Islands, Uganda, Windwards Islands, Zanzibar.- Postage on Letters, 2 cents per half oz</p> <p>Foreign Countries, except United States.- Postage on Letters, 5 cents per half oz. If sent unpaid, double postage will be charged.</p> <p>United States.- The rate on Letters to the United States is the same as in Canada, and at least one rate must be prepaid.</p> <p>It is very important to bear in mind that the postage upon letters for the United Kingdom and all Foreign Countries is calculated by the half ounce, and double postage is charged on all unpaid letters.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Registration of Letters.</span></h3> <p>Persons posting letters containing value should be careful to require them to be Registered, and to obtain from the Postmaster a certificate of receipt for Registration.</p> <p>The charge for Registration on all classes of matter, in addition to the postage, is five cents.</p> <p>Both the Postage charge and Registration fee should, in all cases, be prepaid by stamp.</p> <p>Registration is not an absolute guarantee against the miscarriage or loss of a letter: but a Registered Letter can be traced where and Unregistered Letter cannot, and the posting and delivery or non-delivery can be proven.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Book Post, &amp;c.</span></h3> <p>A Book Packet may contain any number of separate books. Limit of weight for domestic post, 5 lbs. (except a single book, when 7 lbs. is allowed): for foreign post, 4 lbs. Limit of size, two feet in length, or one foot in width or depth.</p> <p>Book Packets must also be open at both ends or both sides, and must not contain any letter or sealed inclosure.</p> <p>The rate on Booko Packets between any two places in Canada is 1 cent per 4 oz, which must be prepaid by stamps.</p> <p>The rate to Great Britain, the United States and all Postal Union Countries, is 1 cent per 2 oz.</p> <p>{RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Patterns and Samples within the Dominion</span></h3> <p>Patterns and Samples of Merchandise and Goods for sale, not exceeding 24 oz. in weight, except samples of tea, which must not exceed 8 oz. in weight, may be posted in Canada, to be forwarded to any place within the Dominion, on prepayment by Postage Stamp of a rate of 1 cent per 4 oz, under the following regulations:</p> <p>If such rate be not fully prepaid by the stamp affixed, the packet to be forwarded, rated with the deficient postage, provided deficiency does not exceed 5 cents.</p> <p>Packages of Samples and Patterns, addressed to any place in Canada, may be registered by affixing thereto stamps to the value of 5 cents in addition to the postage rate, and provided such packet be handed into the Post Offices for registration.</p> <p>Patterns or Samples must be sent in covers open at the ends, so as to be easy of examination. Samples, however, of seeds, drugs, &amp;c., which cannot be sent in open covers, may be enclosed in bags of linen, or such like material, fastened in such a manner that they may be readily opened, so that the officers of the Post Office may be able to satisfy themselves as to the nature of the contents.</p> <p>The packet may bear on the outside the address of the sender, in addition to the address of the person for whom it may be intended; and also a trade mark or number, and the price of the sample enclosed; inside, there must be no enclosure but the samples or patterns themselves.</p> <p>The particulars, however, of the trade marks, numbers, and prices may be marked on the articles themselves instead of on the outside of the packet, at the option of the sender.</p> <p>Goods sent for sale or in execution of an order, however small the quantity may be, or any article sent by one private individual to another, which are not actually trade patterns or sample, are not admissible. Liquids, oils, etc., may be sent by mail in the Dominion if put up carefully in strict accordance with the directions given in the Postal guide and ascertainable at any post office.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">United Kingdom, United States and Foreign Countries.</span></h3> <p>Patterns and Samples of Merchandise, when addressed to places in the United Kingdom, must not exceed 5 lbs. in weight; to the United States and other foreign countries, 12 oz, and must be prepaid by postage stamp at the following rates:- 2 cent per 2 oz. or fraction of 2 oz., with a minimum prepayment of 2 cents covering a weight of 4 oz.</p> <p>Samples of liquids, oils, glass, etc., are admitted as samples provided they are put up in strict accordance with the directions given in the Postal Guide.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Parcel Post with the United KIngdom, Newfoundland, and other british Colonies and Foreign Countries.</span></h3> <p>Closed Parcels may be exchanged with the United Kingdom, Newfoundland, and most foreign countries and British colonies, under the following regulations:-</p> <p>1. The dimensions of a Parcel must not exceed 2 feet in length by 1 foot in width or depth.</p> <p>2. A Parcel must not contain any explosive, combustible, or dangerous articles.</p> <p>3.All Parcels must be securely and substantially packed and closed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed Page: Miscellaneous Matter; Transient Newspapers; Money Orders; Postal Notes}</p> <p>{LEFT COLUMN}</p> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Miscellaneous_Matter."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Miscellaneous Matter.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Transient_Newspapers."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Transient Newspapers.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Money_Orders."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Money Orders.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Postal_Notes."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Postal Notes.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Miscellaneous Matter.</span></h3> <p>{Indented} Miscellaneous matter, described as under, may pass between places in</p> <p>the Dominion of Canada upon prepayment of the rates indicated below.</p> <p>The regulations of the British Post Office do not admit of the transmission</p> <p>by mail to the United Kingdom (or other countries beyond the sea) of</p> <p>miscellaneous matter as such ; but a great part of the matter referred to</p> <p>under that head may be forwarded to the United Kingdom by Book Post.</p> <p>{Indented} 1. On all pamphlets, occasional publications, printed circulars, cata-</p> <p>logues (in which may be included printed order lists), prices current,</p> <p>hand-bills, and other matter wholly in print, and on packages of seeds,</p> <p>cuttings, but not cut flowers, bulbs, roots, bedding plants, scions or grafts,</p> <p>the rate is 1 cent for each 4 ozs. or friction thereof.</p> <p></p> <p>{Indented} 2, On maps, prints, drawings, engravingsm lithographs, photogrpahs</p> <p>when not on glass or in cases containing glass, circulars produced by a</p> <p>multiplying process easy to recognize, botanical, natural history and ento-</p> <p>mological specimens when properly put up so as to prevent injury to the</p> <p>contents of the mails, visiting cards, whether printed, engraved or written,</p> <p>sheet music, whether printed or written, stitched or bound, book or</p> <p>newspaper manuscript whether type-written or hand-written, ptinter's</p> <p>proof-sheets whether corrected or not and accompanying manuscript</p> <p>copy, such partly printed and partly written documents as deeds of land,</p> <p>wills, mortgages made under seal (including chattel mortgages), insurance</p> <p>policies, renewal recipts when attached to the policies, insurance receipts</p> <p>sent in bulk from head offices to agents, militia and school returns, customs</p> <p>manifests, bank pass books, voters'lists when written or partly in writing,</p> <p>school or college examination papers, municipal assessment rolls, partly</p> <p>printed and partly written, Dominion and Provincial Government docu-</p> <p>ments, statute labour returns, municipal returns in general, exhibitors'</p> <p>entry tickets for provincial and other agricultural and industrial exhibi-</p> <p>tions, blank books, photograph albums with or without photographs,</p> <p>printed forms entirely without writing, and official or private post cards</p> <p>either wholly blank or printed as circulars or as forms to be filed up, but</p> <p>without any writing whatsoever, the rate of postage rate must in every case</p> <p>ounces or fraction of 2 ounces ; and the postage rate must in every case</p> <p>be prepaid by postage stamps or stamped post bands or wrappers. No</p> <p>letter or other communication intended to serve the purpose of a letter</p> <p>must be sent or inclosed in any such package or thing mentioned, and the</p> <p>same must be sent in covers open at the ends or sides, or otherwise so put</p> <p>up as to admit of the contents being, if necessary, easily withdrawn for</p> <p>examination by the officers of the Post Office to ensure compliance with</p> <p>this provision ; (if enclosed in sealed envelopes notched at the ends or</p> <p>sides, or with the corners cut off, letter rate of postage will be charged).</p> <p></p> <p>{Indented} No packet of miscellaneous matter can be transmitted by mailk if it ex-</p> <p>ceeds 30 inches in length or 12 inches in width or depth, or over 5 lbs. in</p> <p>weight.</p> <p></p> <p>{Indented} Legal and commercial papers generally are liable to letter rate of</p> <p>postage, except when sent as parcels by Parcel Post, and the exceptions</p> <p>above given to matter of that class are restricted to the documents speci-</p> <p>fied, such as Deeds and Insurance Policies.</p> <p></p> <p>{Indented} Printed or written requests for return will now be recognized on 3rd</p> <p>and 4th class matter, addressed to places within the Dominion, and same</p> <p>will be returned direct to the sender, subject to the payment by the sender,</p> <p>on delivery to him through the Post Office, of the full amount of postage</p> <p>to which the article was in the first place liable, together with any charges</p> <p>rated thereon in connection with any deficiency in the original prepayment.</p> <p></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Transient Newspapers.</span></h3> <p>{Indented} Transient newspapers and periodicals include all newspapers and peri-</p> <p>odicals posted in Canada, other than Canadian newspapers sent from the</p> <p>office of publication, and British and foreign newspapers posted by news</p> <p>agents for regular subscribers in Canada. When addressed to any place</p> <p>within the Dominion or the United Stated, they must be prepaid the</p> <p>following rates by Postage Stamp :--</p> <p>{Indented} If posted singly and weighing not more than 1 oz., half cent each.</p> <p>{Indented} If weighing over 1 oz., one cent per four oz. or fraction of four oz.</p> <p>{Indented} The newspaper rate to England, whether for transient newspapers or</p> <p>for those sent to regular subscribers, is 1c. oer 2oz. by whatever route they</p> <p>may be forwarded.</p> <p></p> <p>{RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p></p> <p>{Indented} 4. Oils, liquids, etc., can only be forwarded if put up with the same</p> <p>security required in connection with their transmission as samples in the</p> <p>ordinary mails. Fragile articles should be packed with special care.</p> <p><br /> {Indented} 5. Each Parcel must be plainly directed, and such directions must in-</p> <p>clude the name and full address of the person for whom the Parcel is</p> <p>intended.</p> <p><br /> {Indented} 6. For each Parcel the sender must fill up a Customs Declaration. On</p> <p>this form the sender will supply an accurate statement of the contents and</p> <p>value of the Parcel, also the address thereof, with signature and place of</p> <p>abode of the sender. The Customs Declaration must be securely affixed by</p> <p>mucilage or paste to the Parcel to which it relates.</p> <p><br /> {Indented} Parcels from the United Kingdom or any other place beyond the</p> <p>Dominion will be liable to Canadian Customs duties, and under existing</p> <p>regulations must be examined for the purpose by an Officer of the Customs</p> <p>in the presence of the person addressed.</p> <p><br /> {Indented} Rates and limits of weight vary. See Postal Guide, or enquire at</p> <p>Post Office.</p> <p><br /> {Indented} Prepayment by postage stamp is required in all cases. Parcels must be</p> <p>handed to the Postmaster ; in no case should they be dropped into a letter</p> <p>box or other receptacle for mail matter.</p> <p></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Money Orders.</span></h3> <p>{Indented} In sending money by mail it is always best to transmit by Money Order,</p> <p>if possible.</p> <p><br /> Commission on Money Orders.</p> <p><br /> {Indented} On Money Orders drawn by any Money Order Office in Canada on any</p> <p>other Money Order Office in the Dominion, the Commission is as follows :</p> <p><br /> {Indented} On Money Orders drawn by any Money Order Office in Canada on any</p> <p>other Money Order Office in the Dominion, the Commission is as follows :</p> <p><br /> {In the center of column}</p> <p>On Orders up to......$ 5.00............ 3 cents.</p> <p>Over $ 5.00 and up tp 10.00............ 6 "</p> <p>" 10.00 " 30.00............10 "</p> <p>" 30.00 " 40.00............15 "</p> <p>" 50.00 " 75.00............25 "</p> <p>" 75.00 " 100.00............30 "</p> <p></p> <p>{Indented} No single Money Order, payable in the Dominion of Canada, can be</p> <p>issued for more than $100; but as many of $100 each may be given as the</p> <p>remitter requires.</p> <p></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Postal Notes.</span></h3> <p>{Indented} Postal Notes have been placed in the hands of all Money Order Post</p> <p>Offices in Canada. They offer a convenient and safe means of transmitting</p> <p>small sums through the mails, and their use is likely to be widespread as</p> <p>soon as the public become acquainted with the system. Their use is con-</p> <p>fined to Canada.</p> <p><br /> {Indented} There are seveteen denominations of Postal Notes ; the different</p> <p>amounts and the commission payable thereon are as follows:</p> <p></p> <p>{Left side of mini table}</p> <p>Denom. Commis.</p> <p>$0 20.................1 cent.</p> <p>0 25..................1 cent.</p> <p>0 30..................1 cent.</p> <p>0 40..................1 cent.</p> <p>0 50..................2 cents.</p> <p>0 60..................2 cents.</p> <p>0 70..................2 cents.</p> <p>0 75..................2 cents.</p> <p>0 80..................2 cents.</p> <p></p> <p>{Right side of mini column}</p> <p>Denom. Commis.</p> <p>$0 90...............2 cents.</p> <p>1 00................2 cents.</p> <p>1 50................2 cents.</p> <p>2 00................2 cents.</p> <p>2 50................2 cents.</p> <p>3 00................3 cents.</p> <p>4 00................3 cents.</p> <p>5 00................3 cents.</p> <p></p> <p>{Indented} Odd cents may be made up by affixing Canadian postage stamps, not</p> <p>exceeding nine cents in value, to the face of a Postal Note. For instance,</p> <p>65 cents may be remitted by means of a Note for 60 cents and 5 cents in</p> <p>stamps--65 cents will be paid on presentation of the Note.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed Page: Mercantile Law.}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Mercantile Law.</span></h2> <p>{LEFT COLUMN}</p> <p></p> <p>{Indented} PROMISSORY NOTES AND BILLS OF EXCHANGE.</p> <p>--Must be payable absolutely, and not depend</p> <p>upon a contingency. Three days' grace allow-</p> <p>ed except when payable upon demand. Can</p> <p>be written either in ink or lead pencil. Notice</p> <p>of dishonour must be sent to all endorsers.</p> <p>Those not notified are released from all liabil-</p> <p>ity. Notice must be sent to the correct</p> <p>address of enforser ; but if that is not known,</p> <p>notice sent to the place where note or bill</p> <p>purports to be made will be sufficient. Cheques</p> <p>are treated as bills of exchange, and must be</p> <p>presented on the day they are received or on</p> <p>the following day. Notes and bills endorsed</p> <p>in blank are transferable by delivery, the same</p> <p>as if payable to bearer. Notes bear interest</p> <p>during currency only if so stated. The loss</p> <p>of a bill or note does not prevent the collection</p> <p>of it, but if required the holder must give in-</p> <p>demnity before the lost note is paid. Notes</p> <p>and bills are payable any time during the day</p> <p>they mature. If no time is mentioned for</p> <p>payment, notes and bills on Sunday are void.</p> <p>Notes and bills falling due on Sunday are pay-</p> <p>able the next day provided it is not a holiday.</p> <p>{Indented} LANDLORD AND TENANT.--An agreement for</p> <p>a lease must be in writing ; a lease, however,</p> <p>for less than three years can be made verbally.</p> <p>Rent must be due before it can be distrained</p> <p>for. If tenancy continues for a term of years,</p> <p>without any new bargain, it will be as a ten-</p> <p>ancy from year to year. No notice is required</p> <p>in case of the termination of a lease for a definite</p> <p>time. A full six months' notice, ending with</p> <p>the end of the year, is required to terminate</p> <p>a tenancy from year to year. A monthly</p> <p>tenancy requires a month's notice. A weekly</p> <p>tenancy requires a week's notice to end it. A</p> <p>covenant for renewal does not call for a renew-</p> <p>al covenant in the new lease, unless expressly</p> <p>called for. Destruction by fire during the</p> <p>currency of a lease does not release the tenant</p> <p>from payment of rent unless expressly pro-</p> <p>vided for. The landlord is required to look</p> <p>after the roof and outside walls, but the ten-</p> <p>ant cannot require any defect apparent at the</p> <p>time of the lease to be repaired. Defective</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN}</p> <p></p> <p>districts of Ontario, where the time is extended</p> <p>by the Act) from date of execution in the</p> <p>office of the Clerk of the County Court of the</p> <p>county where the property so mortgaged or</p> <p>sold is at the time of the execution of the</p> <p>instument, otherwise they are void as against</p> <p>creditors of vendor or mortgagor and subse-</p> <p>quent purchasers or mortgagees in good faith</p> <p>for value. Mortgages for securing against the</p> <p>indorsement of any bills or promissory notes</p> <p>or other liability incurred for the mortgagor</p> <p>(which liability must not extend for a longer</p> <p>period than one year from the date of the</p> <p>mortgage), must set forth the terms of the</p> <p>agreement as to the indorsements and the</p> <p>amount of liability intended to be created.</p> <p>Mortgages for securing repayment of advances</p> <p>to be made in pursuances of an agreement in</p> <p>writing for the purpose of enabling the bor-</p> <p>rower to enter into and carry on business with</p> <p>such advances (the time for repayment not to</p> <p>be longer than one year from the making of</p> <p>the agreement), must set out the terms of the</p> <p>agreement. A contract to give a chattel</p> <p>mortgage is considered by the Act to be a</p> <p>chattel mortgage, and is subject to the above</p> <p>requirements. A contract to make a sale is</p> <p>considered a sale, and is also subject to the</p> <p>above requiremnets. A renewal of chattel</p> <p>mortgage must be filed within thirty days</p> <p>preceding the expiration of one year from date</p> <p>of previous filing, otherwise the mortgage</p> <p>becomes void as against the creditors of the</p> <p>mortgagees in good faith for value.</p> <p>{Indented} LIEN NOTES.-Lien notes, hire receipts and</p> <p>receipt notes given by persons purchasing</p> <p>chattels, where the condition of the purchase</p> <p>is such that the possession of the chattel</p> <p>passes without any ownership therein being</p> <p>acquired by such purchaser until the payment</p> <p>of the purchase money, shall only be valid as</p> <p>against subsequent purchasers or mortgagees</p> <p>without notice in good faith for valuable con-</p> <p>sideration in the case of manufactured chattels,</p> <p>which, at the time posession is g ven to the</p> <p>purchaser, have the name and address of the</p> <p>manufacturer or vendor of the same painted,</p> <p></p> <p>{RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p>of the acts of an agent will bind the principal.</p> <p>Agent's authority is not revoked till revocation</p> <p>is communicated to him. An agent signing in</p> <p>his own name is not allowed to offer parol</p> <p>evidence to prove that he did not intend to</p> <p>bind himself personally, but parol evidence is</p> <p>admissible to bind his principal. A broker is</p> <p>not entitled to receive payment for goods,</p> <p>while a factor is. A del credere agency is</p> <p>where the agent in consideration of larger</p> <p>commission guarantees the price of the goods</p> <p>sold.</p> <p>{Indented} PARTNERSHIP.--Each member of a partner-</p> <p>ship is responsible for the whole amount of</p> <p>the debts of the firm, except in case of special</p> <p>partnership. A special partner is only re-</p> <p>sponsible to the amount of the capital con-</p> <p>tributed by him, but he cannot take any part</p> <p>in the management of the business. The act</p> <p>of one partner binds all. Partners are bound</p> <p>to keep good faith with each other. Partner-</p> <p>ship may be either for a team of years or at</p> <p>will. A partnership at will may be dissolved</p> <p>at any time. The death of one provided for in</p> <p>the articles of co-partnership. The sale by a</p> <p>partner of his interest in the firm also dis-</p> <p>solves the partnership. In the absence of</p> <p>express agreement partners share equally. If</p> <p>a partner retires from the firm, he should give</p> <p>public notice of the fact and notify all persons</p> <p>doing business with the firm. All persons</p> <p>associated in partnership for trading, manu-</p> <p>facturing or mining purposes must register</p> <p>within six months after the formation of the</p> <p>partnership with the Registrar of the Registry</p> <p>Division in which they carry on business, a</p> <p>declaration in writing, signed by the members</p> <p>of the partnership, setting forth the names,</p> <p>occupations and residences of every partner,</p> <p>the name of the partnership, the time during</p> <p>which the partnership is to exist, and that the</p> <p>persons therein named are the only partners.</p> <p>A similar declaration must be registered in</p> <p>case of any change in the partnership. On</p> <p>the dissolution of a partnership a declaration</p> <p>certifying the dissolution should be registered.</p> <p>Every person carrying on a business for trad-</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed Page: Mercantile Law (Continued)}</p> <p>drainage, causing injury to life or health, will</p> <p>justify a tenant in leaving.</p> <p></p> <p>{Indented} MASTER AND SERVANT.--A servant is bound</p> <p>to obey all orders of the master in the scope</p> <p>of his employement ; a disobedience of orders</p> <p>will justify an immediate dismissal. Both</p> <p>master and servant are entitled to reasonable</p> <p>notice before an engagement is terminated. A</p> <p>servant wrongfully dismissed is only entitled</p> <p>to the actual damage sustained ; he must credit</p> <p>the master with any wages earned by him.</p> <p>The master is entitled to recover the damages</p> <p>sustained by reason of a servant deserting his</p> <p>employ. No wages due to an employee can</p> <p>be garnisheed (except in the case of a debt for</p> <p>board or lodging), unless such wages exceeds</p> <p>the sum of $25, and then only to the extent of</p> <p>such excess. Whenever an assignment is</p> <p>made for the general benefit of creditors, the</p> <p>assignee shall pay, in priority to the claims of</p> <p>the general creditors, the wages of all persons</p> <p>in the employment of the insolvent, not ex-</p> <p>ceeding three months' wages. All employees</p> <p>of a company being wound up under the Joint</p> <p>Stock Companies' Winding-up Act of Ontario</p> <p>shall have the same priority. All employees</p> <p>of a person whose property has been seized</p> <p>and sold by the Sheriff under an execution</p> <p>shall have the same priority in proceeds of the</p> <p>sale.</p> <p>{Indented} CONTRACTS.--Contracts may be either parol</p> <p>or under seal. Parol contracts require a con-</p> <p>sideration to support them. Contracts for</p> <p>sale of goods over $40 in value must be in</p> <p>writing or accompanied by part performance,</p> <p>or part payment. A contract may be made</p> <p>by letters and telegrams. Contracts made on</p> <p>Sunday (with a few exceptions) are illegal.</p> <p>Contracts contrary to public policy, or of an</p> <p>immoral character, are illegal. A contract for</p> <p>sale of land must be in writing. To make a</p> <p>good contract the names of the parties, the</p> <p>consideration, and the articles sold or matter</p> <p>agreed upon should clearly appear. Fraud</p> <p>vitiates all contracts.</p> <p>{Indented} BILLS OF SALE AND CHATTEL MORTGAGES.--</p> <p>All sales and mortgages of personal property</p> <p>not accompanied by an immediate delivery</p> <p>and an actual and continued change of posses-</p> <p>sion must be in writing, with an affidavit of</p> <p>execution and affidavit of bona fides in the</p> <p>form required by Act, and must be filed</p> <p>within five days (except in certain outlying</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN}</p> <p></p> <p>printed, stamped or engraved thereon or other-</p> <p>wise plainly attached thereto, and no such</p> <p>conditional sale shall be valid against such</p> <p>subsequent purchaser or mortgagee as afore-</p> <p>said, unless it is evidenced in writing, signed</p> <p>by the purchaser or his agent. The foregoing</p> <p>shall not apply to household furniture, other</p> <p>than pianos, organs, or other musical instru-</p> <p>ments, nor shall it apply to any chattels men-</p> <p>tioned in any such lien note, etc., shall file</p> <p>manufacturer or vendor within ten days from</p> <p>the execution of the lien note, etc., shall file</p> <p>with the Clerk of the County Court of the</p> <p>county in which the purchaser resided at the</p> <p>rime of the purchase, a copy of the said lien</p> <p>not, etc. A copy of the lien note, etc., must</p> <p>be left with the purchaser within twenty days.</p> <p>{Indented} GUARANTEES.--Must be in writing ; will be</p> <p>constructed strictly ; should be distinctly word-</p> <p>ed, so that no question will arise whether</p> <p>limited or continuing.</p> <p>{Indented} FRAUD.--Sometimes criminal proceedings</p> <p>may be institued for fraud. Fraud is always</p> <p>a ground of relief. It is a fraud to conceal</p> <p>a fraud.</p> <p>{Indented} INTEREST.--Where interest is payable and</p> <p>no rate has been agreed upon, the rate allowed</p> <p>is five per cent. Any rate can be contracted</p> <p>for. Interest is in the nature of damages, and</p> <p>it is not allowed upon open accounts, unless it</p> <p>is shewn that there is either an express ir im-</p> <p>plied contract to pay interest. Before a</p> <p>debtor can be charged with interest on ac-</p> <p>counts, a demand of payment should be made</p> <p>to him in writing informing him that interest</p> <p>will be claimed from the date of the demand.</p> <p>Interest is allowed on overdue bills and notes</p> <p>from the day they become due. Payments are</p> <p>applied first in payment of interest to date,</p> <p>then in reduction of principal. The practice</p> <p>of allowing interest on both sides of an account</p> <p>to day of settlement is not correct. Com-</p> <p>pound interest is not allowed, unless expressly</p> <p>agreed upon. A contract to reduce the rate</p> <p>of interest in case of punctual payment is good,</p> <p>while onw to increase the rate in case of default</p> <p>is bad. Mortgages of real estate must shew</p> <p>on thier face the rate at which interest is to</p> <p>be calculated.</p> <p>{Indented} PRINCIPAL AND AGENT. -- Principals are</p> <p>responsible for the acts of their agents.</p> <p>Agency may be either general or limited. An</p> <p>agent must be a third person, not the other</p> <p>contracting party. A subsequent ratification</p> <p></p> <p>{RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p>ing, manufacturing or mining purposes, and</p> <p>who uses as his business style some name</p> <p>other than his own name, or who in such style</p> <p>uses his own name with the addition of "and</p> <p>Company," or some other word or phrase in-</p> <p>dicating a plurality of members in the firm,</p> <p>shall register within six months a declaration</p> <p>containing his name, occupation and address,</p> <p>the style of his business, and that he alone</p> <p>carries on the business. Every person failing</p> <p>to register a declaration shall incur a penalty</p> <p>of $100. Persins forming a limited partner-</p> <p>ship must register a certificate in the office of</p> <p>the Clerk of the County Court of the county</p> <p>in which the principal place of business of the</p> <p>partnership is situate.</p> <p>{Indented} LIMITATION OF ACTIONS. --On simple con-</p> <p>tracts, promissory notes, debts and money de-</p> <p>mands, six years. On actions for rent upon</p> <p>an indenture of lease and upon a bond, or</p> <p>other contract under seal (except upon the</p> <p>covenants contained in any indenture of mort-</p> <p>gage made on or after the first day of July,</p> <p>1894), twenty years. Actions for damages</p> <p>and penalties, two years. Actions upon any</p> <p>covenant contained in any indenture of mort-</p> <p>gage made on or after the first day of July,</p> <p>1894, ten years. Actions for the recovery of</p> <p>land, ten years. Actions against municipal</p> <p>corporations for damages caused by non-repair</p> <p>of roads, etc., three months, and damages</p> <p>caused to owners or occupiers of real property</p> <p>in the exercise of municipal corporations'</p> <p>powers, one year. Actions against justices of</p> <p>the peace, sheriffs and bailiffs for acts done in</p> <p>the course of their duties, six months. The</p> <p>effect of the Statue of Limitations will be</p> <p>avoided by proof of a written acknowledg-</p> <p>ment of the debt, before the debt is barred, and the</p> <p>time will only run from the date of such ac-</p> <p>knowledgment or payment.</p> <p>{Indented} EXEMPTIONS FROM SEIZURE UNDER EXECU-</p> <p>TION IN ONTARIO.--(1) Wearing apparel of</p> <p>debtor and family, bed and bedding in ordin-</p> <p>ary ise by debtor and family, one cooking</p> <p>stove with pipes and furnishings, one other</p> <p>heating stove with pipes, one crane, one pair</p> <p>tongs and shovel, one coal scuttle, one lamp,</p> <p>one table, six chairs, one washstand, with</p> <p>furnishings, six towels, one looking glass one</p> <p>hair brush, one comb, one bureau, one clothes</p> <p>press, one clock, one carpet, one cupboard,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed Page: Mercantile Law (Continued)}</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MERCANTILE LAW--Continued.</span></h2> <p>{LEFT COLUMN}</p> <p>one broom, twelve knives, twelve forks, twelve</p> <p>plates, twelve teacups, twelve saucers, one</p> <p>sugar basin, one milk jug, one teapot, twelve</p> <p>spoons, two pails, one wash tub, one scrub-</p> <p>bing brushm one blacking brush, one wash-</p> <p>board, three smoothing irons, all spinning</p> <p>wheels and weaving looms in domestic use,</p> <p>one sewing machine and attachments in</p> <p>domestic use, thirty volumes of books, one</p> <p>axe, one saw, one gun, six traps, and such</p> <p>fishing nets and seines as are in common</p> <p>use, all these articles not to exceed in value</p> <p>$150. (2) All necessary fuel and provisions</p> <p>for debtor and family for thirty days, and</p> <p>not to exceed $40 in value. (3) One cow,</p> <p>six sheep, four hogs, and twelve hens, in all</p> <p>not exceeding the value of $75, and food there-</p> <p>for for thirty days, and one dog. (4) Tools</p> <p>and implements ordinarily used in debtor's</p> <p>occupation, to the value of $100. (5) Bees</p> <p>reared and kept in hives to extent of fifteen</p> <p>hives. (6) All materials furnished to mechan-</p> <p>ics and workmen for construction of building</p> <p>under contract. (No articles exempt from</p> <p>seizure for debt contracted for identical article.)</p> <p>Landlord has preferential claim for four weeks,</p> <p>if let by the week ; two terms, if let for periods</p> <p>less than a year, but in no case to exceed one</p> <p>year.</p> <p></p> <p>{Indented} ASSIGNMENT.--There is no insolvency law.</p> <p>Assignments are made to trustee for creditors.</p> <p>A clause in assignment giving the trustee the</p> <p>power to carry on trade to realize as a going</p> <p>concern will not vitiate assignment. Trustee</p> <p>is bound to use ordinary business prudence in</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COLUMN]</p> <p>dealing with estate. Trustee is responsible for</p> <p>fraud or gross misconduct. A trustee can be</p> <p>compelled in equity to give an account of his</p> <p>dealings with the estate.</p> <p>{Indented} MARRIED WOMEN can carry on business, sue</p> <p>and be sued in the same manner as if unmar-</p> <p>ried. Are entitled to hold property free from</p> <p>debts and control of husband, and can convey</p> <p>away real estate acquired since July, 1884,</p> <p>without husband's concurrence. Are entitled</p> <p>to downer in all real estate owned by husband</p> <p>during the marriage, and in such equitable</p> <p>real estate as the husband may die entitled to.</p> <p>The real and personal estate of every man</p> <p>dying, after the first day of July, 1895, intes-</p> <p>tate and leaving a widow but no issue, shall in</p> <p>all cases where the net value of such real and</p> <p>personal estate does not exceed $1,000, belong</p> <p>to his widow absolutely and exclusively.</p> <p>{Indented} ARREST.--Arrest for debt has been abol-</p> <p>ished, but if a debtor is about to leave Ontario</p> <p>with intent to defraud or hinder one or all of</p> <p>his creditors in the recovery of their claims,</p> <p>he may be arrested under a writ of capias, and</p> <p>detained until he gives security for the claim.</p> <p>A writ of ca. sa. may be obtained after judg-</p> <p>ment. The writ is only issued upon order of</p> <p>a Judge, and the debt must exceed $100. A</p> <p>judgment debtor being examines as such, and</p> <p>not making satisfactory answers, may be com-</p> <p>mitted to jail by order of the Judge until he</p> <p>does make satisfactory answers. In the Divi-</p> <p>sion Court the Judge may order the debtor to</p> <p>make regular payments on the judgment, and</p> <p>on default may commit him for not obeying</p> <p>the order.</p> <p></p> <p>{RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p>{Indented} ATTACHMENT OF PROPERTY.--If a person</p> <p>resident in Ontario indebted to any other per-</p> <p>son departs from Ontario with intent to de-</p> <p>fraud his creditors, and at the time of his so</p> <p>departing is possessed of any real or personal</p> <p>property not exempt by law from seizure, he</p> <p>shall be deemed an absconding debtor, and his</p> <p>property may be seized and taken for the satis-</p> <p>fying of his debts by an order of attachment.</p> <p>{Indented} REPLEVIN is used to obtain possession of</p> <p>goods wrongfully detained. Plaintiff must</p> <p>give security to three times the value of the</p> <p>goods before he can obtain them, and must</p> <p>proceed promptly with his action to prove the</p> <p>ownership of the goods.</p> <p>{Indented} WILLS.--A will should express the intention</p> <p>of the testator in clear language. Every will</p> <p>shall be construed to speak and take effect as</p> <p>if it had been executed immediately before</p> <p>the death of the testator. It may be drawn</p> <p>by any person. A bequest to a witness is</p> <p>void. No will made by any person under the</p> <p>age of twenty-one years is valid. A will must</p> <p>be signed by the testator in the presence of</p> <p>two witnesses, who, at his request, in his</p> <p>presence, and in the presence of each other,</p> <p>should affix their names as witnesses. Chari-</p> <p>table bequests in wills of testators dying before</p> <p>the 14th day of April, 1892, are only payable</p> <p>out of pure personal estate ; but in wills of</p> <p>testators dying on or after that date, land may</p> <p>be devised to or for the benefit of any chari-</p> <p>table use, but such land shall be sold by the</p> <p>decisee within two years from the death of</p> <p>the testator. Money charged or secured on</p> <p>land may be devised for a charitable use.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed Page: Sittings of the Court}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sittings of the Court</span></h2> <p>{LEFT COLUMN}</p> <p>SUPREME COURT OF CANADA sits at Ottawa on third</p> <p>Tuesday in February, first Tuesday in May, first Tues-</p> <p>day in October.</p> <p></p> <p>{Indented} EXCHEQUER COURT.--For the trial of causes the Court</p> <p>sits at such places and times as are appointed by the</p> <p>Judge of the Exchequer Court. For hearing demurrers,</p> <p>etc., the Court sits at Ottawa every Monday,at 11a.m.,</p> <p>except during vacation or during the absence of the</p> <p>Judge.</p> <p></p> <p>{Indented} COURT OF APPEAL.--There are five regular sittings of</p> <p>this Court, commencing on second Tuesday in January,</p> <p>the first Tuesday in March, the second Tuesday in May,</p> <p>the first Tuesday in September, and second Tuesday in</p> <p>November.</p> <p></p> <p>{Indented} DIVISIONAL COURTS OF THE HIGH COURT. --Unless</p> <p>otherwise ordered, sittings of the Divisional Courts are</p> <p>held at Toronto, anf commence on the first Monday of</p> <p>each month, except during the long vacation and Christ-</p> <p>mas vacation ; and continue to sit for two weeks (except</p> <p>on Saturdays and public holidays, and on any days fall-</p> <p>ing in any vacation).</p> <p></p> <p>{Indented} CIVIL AND CRIMINAL ASSIZES. --Not less than two</p> <p>sittings of the Civil and Criminal Assizes are held at the</p> <p>County Town of every County and union of Counties in</p> <p>each year. In the County of York, at Toronto, not less</p> <p>than three of such sittings are held in each year, and</p> <p>also a fourth such sititngs, if necessary. In the Counties</p> <p>of Carleton, Wentworth and Middlesex, at their res-</p> <p>pective county towns, not less than three of such</p> <p>sittings are held in each year. Sittings are held twice a</p> <p>year at Sault Ste. Marie, Port Arthur and Rat Portage,</p> <p>and once a year at Parry Sound, Bracebridge, Gore Bay</p> <p>and North Bay. The Judges of the High Court appoint</p> <p>the days upon which all such sittings of the Civil and</p> <p>Criminal Assizes are held.</p> <p></p> <p>{MIDDLE COULMN}</p> <p>{Indented} WEEKLY SITTINGS AT OSGOODS HALL, TORONTO.--A</p> <p>Judge of the High Court sits at Osgoode Hall, at Toronto,</p> <p>every week, except during vacations, for the purpose of</p> <p>disposing of all business, except trials, which may be</p> <p>transacted by a single Judge. The business of the</p> <p>weekly sittings is as follows:--Monday and Friday,</p> <p>Chambers ; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Court.</p> <p></p> <p>{Indented} COUNTY COURTS.--Execpt in the County of York, these</p> <p>Courts ait twice a year for the trial of causes at the</p> <p>same time as the Court of General Sessions, being on</p> <p>the second Tuesday in June and December. For the</p> <p>County of York there are four such sittings, commencing</p> <p>on the first Tuesdays in March and December and on</p> <p>second Tuesdays of May and September. For special</p> <p>hearing of causes without a jury, except in the County</p> <p>of York, the Courts sit on first Tuesday in April and</p> <p>October in each year. Besides these sittings the Judges</p> <p>may sit at such other times in their discretion for the</p> <p>trial ofnon-jury cases. Sittings in Lieu of Terms.--</p> <p>In the County of York on the second Monday in Janu-</p> <p>ary, June and October, and the first Monday in April in</p> <p>each year. In other counties on the second Monday in</p> <p>January and the first Monday in April, July and Octo</p> <p>ber, lasting one week each.</p> <p></p> <p>{Indented} DISTRICT COURTS AND GENERAL SESSIONS OF THE PEACE</p> <p>IN UNORGANIZED DISTRICTS.--Sittings are held each year</p> <p>as follows :--1. At Rat Portage, on the first Tuesday of June</p> <p>and second Tuesday of October. 2. At Port Arthur, on</p> <p>third Tuesday of May and second Tuesday of November.</p> <p>3. At Sault Ste. Marie, on second Tuesday of May and</p> <p>third Tuesday of October. 5. At North Bay, on second</p> <p>Tuesday of June and November. 6. At Parry Sound,</p> <p>on first Tuesday of June and November. 7. At Brace-</p> <p>bridge, on third Tuesday of June and November.</p> <p></p> <p>{Indented} SURROGATE COURTS.--There are four sittings in each</p> <p>year, which (except in the County of York) commence</p> <p></p> <p>{RIGHT COLUMN}</p> <p>on the second Monday in January and the first Monday</p> <p>in April, July and October. In the County of York the</p> <p>sittings commence on the second Monday in January,</p> <p>June and October, and the first Monday in April.</p> <p></p> <p>{Indented} GENERAL SESSIONS OF THE PEACE.--Sits on the same</p> <p>days as the County Court jury sittings in each county.</p> <p></p> <p>{Indented} MARITIME COURT.--The principal seat of the Court</p> <p>is at Toronto, but there are also Maritime Court offices at</p> <p>most of the principal cities and towns of the Provinces,</p> <p>with Deputy Registrars and Deputy Marshals in charge.</p> <p>There are no regular sittings of the Court. Sittings are</p> <p>held by the Judge of the Court at Toronto or elsewhere</p> <p>in the Province at such times as may be appointed by</p> <p>him.</p> <p></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">LEGAL HOLIDAYS.</span></h3> <p>{Indented} PROVINCE OF ONTARIO.--Sundays; New Year's Day ;</p> <p>Good Friday ; Easter Monday ; Queen's Birthday ;</p> <p>Dominion Day ' Labour Day (1st Monday in September);</p> <p>Christmas Day ;and any day appointed by Proclamation</p> <p>as a Public Holiday or for a General Fast or Thanks-</p> <p>giving.</p> <p></p> <p>{Indented} PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.--Sundays ; New Year's Day;</p> <p>Epiphany ; Good Friday ; Acension ; All Saints ; Con-</p> <p>ception ; Christmas Day ; Queen's Birthday ; Dominion</p> <p>Day ; Labour Day ; also, any day appointed by Procla-</p> <p>mation for a General Fast or Thankgiving.</p> <p></p> <p>{Indented} The Quebec legal holidays are observed in the Public</p> <p>Departments, Ottawa.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== {Printed Page: Value of foreign coins in Canada for Customs Purposes.}</p> <p><br /> {IN A GRID}</p> <p>{first row}COUNTRY / STANDARD / MONETARY UNIT. / VALUE IN CANADIAN CURRENCY. / COINS.</p> <p></p> <p>Argentine Republic... / Gold and Silver. / Peso........... / $ 0.96.5 / Gold, Argentinen ($4.82.4)and 1/2 Argentine. Silver, peso and divisions.</p> <p></p> <p>Austria-Hungary ..... / Gold ............ / Crown ........... / .20.3 / Gold, Former system, 4 florins ($1.92.9), 8 florins ($3.85.8), ducat ($2.28.7) and 4 ducats ($9.14.9). Silver, 1 and 2 florins. Present system, Gold, 20 crowns ($4.05.2) and 10 crowns ($2.02.6).</p> <p><br /> Belgium............ / Gold and Silver. / Franc......... / .19.3 / Gold, 10 and 20 francs. Silver, 5 francs.</p> <p>Bolivia.................. / Silver .......... / Boliviano......... / .43.9 / Silver, boliviano and divisions.</p> <p>Brazil................ / Gold............ / Milreis . ........ / .54.6 / Gold, 5, 10 and 20 milreis. Silver, 1/2, 1 and 2 milreis.</p> <p></p> <p>Cen. American States : Costa Rica ............ / Gold ........... / Colon........... / .46.5 / Gold, 2, 5, 10 and 20 colons ($9.30.7). Silver, 5, 10, 25 and 50 centimos</p> <p>Guatemala .......} / Silver .......... / Peso........... / .43.9 / Silver, peso and divisions. Honduras......... Nicaragua.. ..... Sakvador ..........</p> <p>Chili................. / Gold ........... / Peso ........... / .36.5 / Gold, escudo ($1.82.5), doubloon ($3.65.0)and condor ($7.30.0). Silver, peso and divisions.</p> <p><br /> China................ / Silver........... / Teal:</p> <pre> Amoy....... / .71.0 </pre> <pre> Canton....... / .70.8 </pre> <pre> Chefoo........ / 67.9 </pre> <pre> Chin Kiang... / .69.3 </pre> <pre> Fuchau........ / .65.6 </pre> <pre> Haikwan..... / .72.2 </pre> <pre> (Customs.) </pre> <pre> Hankow...... / .66.4 </pre> <pre> Hong Kong... / </pre> <pre> Niuchwang... / .66.5 </pre> <pre> Ningpo....... / .68.2 </pre> <pre> Shanghai..... / .64.8 </pre> <pre> Swatow........ / .65.5 </pre> <pre> Takau......... / .71.4 </pre> <pre> Tientsin...... / .68.8 </pre> <p><br /> Colombia................ / Silver.......... / Peso........... / .43.9 / Gold, condor($9.64.7)and double condor. Silver, peso.</p> <p><br /> Cuba.................. / Gold and Silver. / Peso ............ / .92.6 / Gold, doubloon ($5.01.7). Silver, peso. Denmark.............. . Gold ............ / Crown .......... / .26.8 / Gold, 10 and 20 crowns. Ecuador................ / Silver .......... / Sucre ........... / .41.8 / Gold, condor ($9.64.7) and double condor. Silver, sucre and divisions.</p> <p>Egypt.................. / Gold ........... / Pound .......... (100 piasttres). / 4.94.3 / Gold, pound (100 piastres), 5, 10, 20 and 50 piastres. Silver, 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 piatres.</p> <p><br /> Findland.................. / Gold............. / Mark............ / .19.3 / Gold, 20 marks ($3.85.9), 10 marks ($1.93). France..................... / Gold and Silver. / Franc... ..... / .19.3 / Gold, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 francs. Silver, 5 francs.</p> <p>German Empire ...... / Gold ........... . / Mark........... / .23.8 / Gold, 5, 10 and 20 marks. Greece ................. / Gold and Silver. / Drachma.......... / .19.3 / Gold, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 drachmas. Silver, 5 drachmas.</p> <p>Hayti ............... / Gold and Silver. / Gourde.......... / .96.5 / Silver, gourde.</p> <p>India................. / Silver.......... / Rupee. ........ / .32.0 / Gold, monhur ($7.10.5). Silver, rupee and divisions</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed Page: Value of foreign coins in Canada for Customs Purposes; Foreign Money Orders.}</p> <p></p> <p>Italy ................. / Gold and Silver. / Lira............ / .19.8 / Gold, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 lire. Silver, 5 lire.</p> <p><br /> Japan................ / Gold and Silver. / Yen :</p> <pre> Gold ......... Silver........ Dollar.......... Dollar.......... </pre> <p><br /> Liberia............... / Gold........... / Dollar.......... / 1.00.0 Mexico............... / Silver .......... / Dollar.......... / .47.7 / Gold, dollar ($0.98.3), 2 1/2, 5, 10 and 20</p> <pre> dollars. Silver, dollar (or peso) and divisions. </pre> <p>Netherlands.......... / Gold and Silver. / Florin.......... /.40.2 /Gold, 10 florins. Silver, 1/2, 1 and 2 1/2 florins. Norway .............. / Gold ........... / Crown ......... / .26.8 / Gold, 10 and 20 crowns. Persia ...... ......... / Silver ........... / Kran .......... / .08.1 / Gold, 1/2, 1, and 2 tomans ($3.40.9), Silver,</p> <pre> 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, and 5 krans. </pre> <p>Peru ................. / Silver .......... / Sol............. / .43.9 / Silver, sol and divisions. Portugal ............. / Gold ........... / Milreis......... / 1.08.0 / Gold, 1, 2, 5 and 10 milreis. Russia ..... ......... / Gold ........... / Rouble......... / .51.5 / Gold, imperial 15 roubles ($7.71.8) and 1/2</p> <pre> imperial 7 1/2 roubles $3.85.9). Silver, 1/4, 1/2 and 1 rouble. </pre> <p>Spain ................ / Gold and Silver. / Peseta ......... / .19.3 / Gold, 25 pesetas. Silver, 5 pesetas. Sweden ............... / Gold ........... / Crown ......... / .26.8 / Gold, 10 and 20 crowns. Switzerland ........... / Gold and Silver. / Franc......... / .19.3 / Gold, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 francs. Silver,</p> <pre> 5 francs. </pre> <p>Tripoli................ / Silver......... / Mahbub of 20 piastres........ / .44.2</p> <p>Turkey............... / Gold ................ / Piastre.......... / .04.4 / Gold, 20, 50, 100, 250 and 500 piastres. Uruguay............... / Gold ........... / Peso .......... / 1.03.4 / Gold, peso. Silver, peso and divisions. Venezuela............. / Gold and Silver. / Bolivar......... / .19.3 / Gold, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 bolivars. Silver,</p> <pre> 5 bolivars. </pre> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FOREIGN MONEY ORDERS.</span></h2> <p>{LEFT COLUMN]</p> <p>TABLE showing the sums payable in Germany in Marks and Pfennings, on Orders issued in Canada.</p> <p>{Column / Row}</p> <p>Canadian Money. / cents. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Value in German Money. / cents. 4 8 12 16 20 25 29 33 37 41 Canadian Money. / cents. 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 75 80 90 Value in German Money. / m. pf. 0 83 1 04 1 25 1 66 2 08 2 50 2 91 3 12 3 33 3 75 Canadian Money. / $ c. 1 00 2 00 3 00 4 00 5 00 6 00 7 00 8 00 9 00 10 00 Value in German Money. / m. pf. 4 16 8 32 12 48 16 64 20 80 24 96 29 12 33 28 37 44 41 60 Canadian Money. / $c. 15 00 20 00 25 00 30 00 35 00 40 00 45 00 50 00 Value in German Money. / m. pf. 62 40 83 20 104 00 124 80 145 60 166 40 187 20 208 00</p> <p>{RIGHT SIDE TABLE}</p> <p>TABLE showing the sums payable in France, Algeria, Belgium, *Roumania, Servia, Bulgaria, Italy and Switzerland in Francs and Centimes, on Orders issued in Canada.</p> <p><br /> Canadian Money. / cents. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Value in Foreign Money. / ctms. 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Canadian Money. / cents. 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 75 80 90 Value in Foreign Money. / fr. ce. 1 00 1 25 1 55 2 05 2 55 3 05 3 55 3 80 4 10 4 60 Canadian Money. / $c. 1 00 2 00 3 00 4 00 5 00 6 00 7 00 8 00 9 00 10 00 Value in Foreign Money. / fr. ce. 5 10 10 20 15 30 20 40 25 50 30 60 35 70 40 80 51 00 Canadian Money. / $ c. 15 00 20 00 25 00 30 00 35 00 40 00 45 00 50 00 Value in Foreign Money. / fr. ce. 76 50 102 00 127 50 153 00 178 50 204 00 229 50 255 00</p> <p><br /> The original Order issued in Canada, and payable in Germany, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, Roumania, Servia, and Bulgaria, should be retained by the remitter. The payee will receive a proper form of Money Order from the Chief Office at Cologne, Antwerp, Turin, or Basle, as the case may be. Thr original Order issued in Canada, and payable in France or Algeria, musr be sent to the payee by the remitter.</p> <pre>*Sums payable in Roumania, Servia and Bulgaria, will be subject to a further deduction by the Swiss Post </pre> <p>Office of 25 centimes for each 25 francs, no abatement being less than 50 centimes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed Page: Fire Insurance.}</p> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Fire_Insurance."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Fire Insurance.</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Classification_of_Buildings."><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Classification of Buildings.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Cancelation_Rates-Short_Date_Rates."><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Cancelation Rates-Short Date Rates.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#A_Fire_Wall."><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">A Fire Wall.</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Fire Insurance.</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Classification of Buildings.</span></h3> <p>First Class.- Stone, brick or concrete buildings roofed with metal, gravel, slate or shingles- in mortar.</p> <p>Second Class.- Stone, brick or concrete buildings roofed with shingles and brick-nogged, brick veneered, brick-lined rough-cast or metal-clad buildings covered with first-class roofing.</p> <p>Thirds Class.- Brick-nogged, brick veneered, brick-lined, rough-cast and metal-clad buildings covered with shingles, and wooden buildings covered with first-class roofing, detached, not less than forty feet.</p> <p>Fourth Class.- Wooden buildings.</p> <p>Note,-Felt roofs and wooden roofs painted with fire-proof paint, rate same as shingle roofs</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Cancelation Rates-Short Date Rates.</span></h3> <p>The following gives the per centum of premium earned for one month and upwards on teh gross premium of one, two and three years' policies.</p> <p>This per cent. is to be retained when a policy is surrendered for cancellation, except for readjustment of amount. Fractions of a month to be computed as a full month.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>With Policy in force for</td> <td>If written for 1 year.</td> <td>If written for 2 years.</td> <td>If written for 3 years</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>per cent..</td> <td>per cent.</td> <td>per cent.</td> </tr><tr><td>1 month</td> <td>20</td> <td>13</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>2 "</td> <td>30</td> <td>20</td> <td>17</td> </tr><tr><td>3 "</td> <td>40</td> <td>25</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td>4 "</td> <td>50</td> <td>30</td> <td>23</td> </tr><tr><td>5 "</td> <td>60</td> <td>35</td> <td>27</td> </tr><tr><td>6 "</td> <td>70</td> <td>40</td> <td>30</td> </tr><tr><td>7 "</td> <td>78</td> <td>45</td> <td>33</td> </tr><tr><td>8 "</td> <td>84</td> <td>50</td> <td>37</td> </tr><tr><td>9 "</td> <td>88</td> <td>55</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>10 "</td> <td>92</td> <td>60</td> <td>43</td> </tr><tr><td>11 "</td> <td>96</td> <td>65</td> <td>47</td> </tr><tr><td>12 "</td> <td>100</td> <td>70</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>13 "</td> <td></td> <td>72</td> <td>53.</td> </tr><tr><td>14 "</td> <td></td> <td>75</td> <td>57</td> </tr><tr><td>15 "</td> <td></td> <td>77</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>16 "</td> <td></td> <td>80</td> <td>63</td> </tr><tr><td>17 "</td> <td></td> <td>82</td> <td>67</td> </tr><tr><td>18 "</td> <td></td> <td>85</td> <td>70</td> </tr><tr><td>19 "</td> <td></td> <td>87</td> <td>72</td> </tr><tr><td>20 "</td> <td></td> <td>90</td> <td>73</td> </tr><tr><td>21 "</td> <td></td> <td>92</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>22 "</td> <td></td> <td>95</td> <td>77</td> </tr><tr><td>23 "</td> <td></td> <td>97</td> <td>79</td> </tr><tr><td>24 "</td> <td></td> <td>100</td> <td>80</td> </tr><tr><td>25 "</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>81</td> </tr><tr><td>26 "</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>83</td> </tr><tr><td>27 "</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>85</td> </tr><tr><td>28 "</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>86</td> </tr><tr><td>29 "</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>88</td> </tr><tr><td>30 "</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>90</td> </tr><tr><td>31 "</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>91</td> </tr><tr><td>32 "</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>93</td> </tr><tr><td>33 "</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>95</td> </tr><tr><td>34 "</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>96</td> </tr><tr><td>35 "</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>98</td> </tr><tr><td>36 "</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>100</td> </tr></tbody></table><h3><span class="mw-headline">A Fire Wall.</span></h3> <p>A fire brick wall is a brick or stone wall without any opening, unless protected by fire-proof doors, extending above the roof in such a way as to entirely cut off any communication between the two buildings.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed Page: Life Insurance.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Loop design}</p> <p>.. Diary for 1902 ..</p> <p>{Loop design}</p> <p>Notes for 1902</p> <p>{Six-pronged design}</p> <p>New Year's Day............Wednesday Jan. 1st. | Pentecost. Whitsunday.....May 18th.</p> <p>Ash Wednesday............February 12th. | Birth of Queen Victoria.....Saturday, May 24th.</p> <p>Quadragesima, 1st Sunday in Lent..February 16th. | Trinity Sunday.............May 25th.</p> <p>St. David's Day............Saturday, March 1st. | Corpus Christi..............Thursday May, 29th.</p> <p>St. Patrick's Day..... .....Monday, March 17th. | Midsummer Day............Tuesday, June 24th.</p> <p>Palm Sunday. .............March 23rd. |Dominion Day..............Tuesday, July 1st.</p> <p>Lady Day ................Tuesday, March 25th. | Labour Day...............Monday, September 1st.</p> <p>Good Friday................March 28th. | Michaelmas Day............Monday, September 29th.</p> <p>Easter Sunday.... .........March 30th. | Birth of King Edward VII (1841) Sunday, Nov. 9th.</p> <p>St. George's Day............Wednesday, April 23rd. | St. Andrew's Day ..........Sunday, November 30th.</p> <p>Holy Thursday..............May 8th. | Christmas Day..............Thursday, December 25th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January WEDNESDAY, 1 (1-364) 1902</p> <p>Joe and Dick came home. Dick gone home on morning train. Joe left him down. Robt choring</p> <p>Maggie Benson married to F. Holmes at about nine o clock and took noon train. very fine day</p> <p>THURSDAY, 2 (2-363)</p> <p>Robt. choring all day. Ma and Joe went to Drayton in forenoon. Joe took dinner with Grandma and went to Drayton with Uncle Sam He was here for tea and Da took him to the night train. high wind all day turned colder and stormy at night</p> <p>FRIDAY, 3 (3-362)</p> <p>Da choring all day. Da and Ma went down to Isaac Hilborn's 25th wedding anniversary. went about five P.M. home about mid-night. Sara Burrows here and cut out a green skirt for me. very fine. stormy at spells.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January SATURDAY, 4 (4-361) 1902</p> <p>Da at Drayton at night. Da choring in forenoon. cleaned out hen and pig pens after dinner. Robt. North came here about eleven o'clock for a load of straw. had dinner here. Winnie McEwing brought Miss Wilson in here for a short time in afternoon. very fine day.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 5 (5-360)</p> <p>At home in forenoon. Ma, Brock and Olive up to Grandpa Philp's in afternoon. Uncle John Gordon here in afternoon and for tea. I down to Grandma's for a little while. rather soft with a rather raw wind.</p> <p>MONDAY, 6 (6-359)</p> <p>Robt choring till about ten o'clock when Mr. McEwing came in and they both went to vote. Da finished choring. after dinner. John Walker here for a little in afternoon. May Gorden and Miss Stone called in here in the afternoon. Olive and Brock started to school with a new teacher Miss Wilson from Brussels. rather soft day. looking like rain. a little fall of snow in evening. Joe McDonald, reeve Wm. Duncan, Dixon, Brooks, Scott, councillors of Maryboro'.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January TUESDAY, 7 (7-358) 1902</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and drawing manure after dinner. Mary and Jimmie Rich here afternoon Uncle Richard's here for pigs in afternoon. Very mild foggy morning, but cleared off about noon and was a lovely afternoon.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 8 (8-357)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon. and drawing out manure in afternoon. We killed and scalded twenty one chickens in forenoon. Grandma helped us. I went to Drayton to put a card on morning train. Grandma stayed for dinner. very soft snowing falling in forenoon. seems to be packing for sleighing.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 9 (9-356)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and drawing manure in afternoon. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Will. McTavish here in afternoon. very fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January FRIDAY, 10 (10-355) 1902</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and drawing out manure afternoon. Walt. Plant here in forenoon. also Mr. S. Crocker to see Miss North. fine day. some snow falling</p> <p>SATURDAY, 11 (11-354)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and drawing manure in afternoon. finished it. Ma and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. Clara and Olive over to see Retta Hilborn Hoshel brought us home. very stormy afternoon.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 12 (12-353)</p> <p>Da went up to see Grandpa Philp's in afternoon. We three children down to Grandma's for dinner. very stormy, windy and cold day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January MONDAY, 13 (13-352) 1902</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, and cleaning out pens. after dinner. Will Craig here before dinner. Clara started to school this morning. cold bright day.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 14 (14-351)</p> <p>Da choring all day to day. very fine day.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 15 (15-350)</p> <p>Robt. choring in forenoon and up for a load of sand to Mr. Walker's in afternoon. Percy McEwing in here in morning. fine day, but dull</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January THURSDAY, 16 (16-349) 1902</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and just lying round with a head ache. Miss North here in afternoon. Aunt Emma and Uncle Richd, Mabel and Mr. John Walker here for tea and spent the evening. went home about eleven o'clock Mr. North came here from Rennie's after tea. I came home at recess very fine day. bright</p> <p>FRIDAY, 17 (17-348)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and cleaning in afternoon. Lue Flath here for a while after tea. very fine day. bright sharp and drifting Ma and Grandma up to see Grandpa Philp and Aunty Gass.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 18 (18-347)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and helped us children pick over the apples after dinner. Herb Page brought us a barrel of salt from town Da gone to Drayton at night. soft-like in the morning but windy &amp; rather stormy rest of day. cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January SUNDAY, 19 (19-346) 1902</p> <p>Ma and Clara up to Church in fore noon We three children at Grandma's for tea. very, very fine day. lovely moon light.</p> <p>MONDAY, 20 (20-345)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and killed four pigs in afternoon Watt and Uncle Richd helped very fine, bright day.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 21 (21-344)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and cutting up pork in afternoon and Grandma helped salt it. very fine bright day. Mr. McEwing went to Guelph and entered an action against Geo. Tucker over this Bull.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January WEDNESDAY, 22 (22-343) 1902</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and cleaning out pens in afternoon, and cut up all the ribs. very stormy all day, but bright.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 23 (23-342)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and drawing up hay from the stack on other place. Walt Plant helping all afternoon helping. Miss North and Carrie here in afternoon and for tea. Mr. McEwing in here this morning for a while. Dad went over to Geo Tuckers to serve him with a writ for $500. raw wind all day not very bright.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 24 (24-341)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and helping Watt Burrows to kill a cow, in afternoon. Mr and Mrs. Joe McDonald here for the evening till about half past eleven. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. very fine day and lovely moon light night. ______</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January SATURDAY, 25 (25-340) 1902</p> <p>Da choring all day. Olive, Brock and I at Drayton in afternoon. We went round by Mr. Craigs with some meat, and then to town. very very fine mild soft day. turned cooler in evening.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 26 (26-339)</p> <p>Uncle Sandy Walker and Sam Schneider here in afternoon for a little while. Ma and Da over to see Fred Burrows for a few hours in evening. stormy and blowing in forenoon and very foggy at times. misting and spitting rain at night.</p> <p>MONDAY, 27 (27-338)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and up to Grandpa Philp's all afternoon, cleaning their two clocks. very very stormy all day and very cold Watt Burrows brought over a piece of beef and stayed a little while.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January TUESDAY, 28 (28-337) 1902</p> <p>Da choring all day. Mr. I. Hilborn here in fore morning. very sharp cold day., but bright. Walt here in evening.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 29 (29-336)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and also in afternoon rather mild day. We got word about five o'clock by Mrs. Burrows that Mrs. Jas. Duncan was dead. Da and Ma gone over there this evening. got home about eleven oclock. Mrs. Duncan died at half past one' o'clock at noon</p> <p>THURSDAY, 30 (30-335)</p> <p>Da choring all day. Ma and Grandma over to Mr. Duncan's in afternoon. Miss North here in afternoon. and Mr. North came here from Rennies and went home with her. Da and Watt Burrows went over to Mr. Tom Bretts to a meeting of a beef ring. very bright sunshiny day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January FRIDAY, 31 (31-334) 1902</p> <p>Da choring all day. Went and sat up at Mr. Duncans all night. cold east wind in the morning wined stormy in evening.</p> <p>February SATURDAY, 1 (32-333)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Olive and Clara to Drayton in morning and round by Mr. Duncans. Da and Ma at the funeral in afternoon. a very large crowd. The funeral came out Hilborns sideroad. over sixty rigs came with it. rather raw wind in morning, but mild. lovely afternoon the sun shone brightly. Uncle Sam met Uncle Jim at night train</p> <p>SUNDAY, 2 (33-332)</p> <p>Grandpa, Grandma and Uncle Jim here for dinner. Had a goose. very stormy day. It snowed and blowed and drifted all day long. Uncle Jim started for 14th but did not go through. It stormed hard all night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Monday 3 (34-331) 1902</p> <p>Da just doing the chores and shoveling tracks to get through. It stormed [children did not go to school] very hard all day. and drifted up awful. Uncle Jim here for tea. the town line is full. Jim went to Drayton by river.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 4 (35-330)</p> <p>Da choring all day. very stormy and drifting all day. Uncle Jim went back on morning train. Da had a bad pain in his eye. children went to school.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 5 (36-329)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and cleaning out pens in afternoon. stormy till about eleven o'clock, then faired up and was a lovely sunshiny day. Da went to Drayton in evening for the vetenary, Dr. Pickle. Old Molly did not seem well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February THURSDAY, 6 (37-328) 1902</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and took "Mint" over to Dick Lowes. fine day. Our side road filled up with other storm and not opened yet</p> <p>FRIDAY, 7 (38-327)</p> <p>Da choring all day. Olive 12 years old to-day. very stormy, snowy day. children got a ride to and from school with Percy McEwing. Brock at home not feeling well. 12 line drifting to day.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 8 (39-326)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, and about half past three, walked to Drayton, out across other place. Got a ride home with Mr. Perkin. Looked as if it would be a nice day. but about noon got stormy and was awful stormy all afternoon. It snowed nearly all afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February SUNDAY, 9 (40-325) 1902</p> <p>Da up to Uncle Richd for a while in afternoon. Sara Burrows here for a while. not so bad as yesterday. but snowing and storming at quite a rate in afternoon. wind gone down some at night.</p> <p>MONDAY, 10 (41-324)</p> <p>Da choring till about 10 o'clock Then he took 2 heifers over to Moorefield. Uncle Richd came through our place and they both went to gether. Got $60 for them. Paid Jim Brady for Flora. very fine day, but sharp and bright</p> <p>TUESDAY, 11 (42-323)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and went up to see Grandpa Philp in afternoon. fine afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February WEDNESDAY, 12 (43-322) 1902</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and scraping the snow away from the stable doors? Mrs. G. Page in here for a few minutes in afternoon. Brock started to school again. after having chicken pox. Jim Kitley here looking at Bull. fine day.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 13 (44-321)</p> <p>Da 46 years old to day. Uncle Jim 29 yrs. old. Da choring all day. Tom Miller here for a few hours after noon. no school to-day as it is convention for teachers Ma and Brock and Grandma went to Drayton. Uncle Richd in here a few minuets also Charlie Stephenson. Very fine bright day, but very sharp.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 14 (45-320)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and helping fill up seeds oats for Will McTavish in afternoon. Sam Schneider here in forenoon and bought "Nig", the heifer, for $38. Da took her down town and went to lodge at night. Clara and Olive down to see Winnie McEwing for a while in afternoon. very fine bright day. lovely moon light night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February SATURDAY, 15 (46-319) 1902</p> <p>{Clara is writing}</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and cleaned out horse stable and pens after dinner Dave Corbett came here at noon stayed for dinner and till three' o'clock. Da went to Drayton at night. Mr. Willie Corvan and Mr. Fletcher here in afternoon Fletcher brought old Sam (hog) for $12.00/100. and took him away. very fine bright day.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 16 (47-318)</p> <p>Round home all day. Olive and I at Grandma's in afternoon. Wat. Burrows here in evening. fine day. not cold.</p> <p>MONDAY, 17 (48-317)</p> <p>Da choring all day. went over to Mr. Craigs at night for a while and then went to Dick Lowes for "Mint" fine day but sharp.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February TUESDAY, 18 (49-316) 1902</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and in the afternoon Mr. Perkin here getting a hand to help thresh clover getting a place ready to put in ice. Us and Mrs Burrows are putting in ice to gether. They (Wat &amp; Ned) brought one load to night. putting in bottom end of sheep house man here selling books. got the "Scottish Chiefs" 50¢. fine day but sharp and cold</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 19 (50-315)</p> <p>Walt Plant here in afternoon. Da at Mr Perkins threshing clover all day. Ned and Watt drawing ice. very fine day. Olive not at school. Sick with cold. Ma at Drayton in forenoon.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 20 (51-314)</p> <p>Frank Morrison here to-day in Walts place Miss North here in afternoon. Mr. North with her Da and Burrow's boys drawing ice all day. very fine day and night. Big Carnival on the rink in Drayton. Clara went down with Percy and Winnie. Had a nice time home at eleven.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February FRIDAY, 21 (52-313) 1902</p> <p>{Olive is now writing}</p> <p>Da and Wat. brought up four loads ice in forenoon. they finished putting in Ice. Ned and Walt. Plant here packing in the ice. Da done chores after dinner. An entertainment in our school to-night. Had Drayton Quartette Miss B. Prosses and Miss U. Robertson, also speeches and recitations. Got home at about 12 o'clock Had a nice time. School full. made very fine day and night.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 22 (53-312)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and cleaned out pig pens after dinner and brought up a jag of hay from the stack. very fine day. roads cut off quite a bit. Clara up to Plants with a parcel of clothes.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 23 (54-311)</p> <p>Ma, Brock and me up to church in forenoon and round into Grandpa Philps. Da went up to Geo. Fishers about five o'clock, then Da and Ma went to Mr. Duncans in evening. fine day. looked like as if it would rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February MONDAY, 24 (55-310) 1902</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and drawing out manure in afternoon very fine day.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 25 (56-309)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and drawing manure and clearing pens in afternoon Ma gone to Drayton in afternoon. Clara home from school with cold all afternoon. very fine day. thawing fast. Da went up to uncle Richd</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 26 (57-308)</p> <p>Da took eleven pigs to Moorefield got $120 for them and took the little calf. Uncle Richd took some of our pigs. very fine day. Roads are getting bad and bare. Da did his chores in afternoon. Ma at Grandpa Philp's for dinner</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February THURSDAY, 27 (58-307) 1902</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and up to Grandpa Philps in the afternoon. Miss North and Mr. North here in afternoon. roads very bare and soft. very fine day. Miss Wilson came here for tea then Charlie, Lizzie and Sara Hilborn here for evening. Raining a little at night.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 28 (59-306)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and over to Mr. Burrows to get saw fixed in afternoon misty day. rained at times dull all day.</p> <p>March SATURDAY, 1 (60-305)</p> <p>Da choring in the forenoon, and after dinner took out two loads manure. Then walked to Drayton. Roads good enough for wheels, except on the Cemetry hill and waters. very dull day. misting off and on all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March SUNDAY, 2 (61-304) 1902</p> <p>Da up to see Grandpa Philp in after noon. It snowed all day, a rather soft-snow.</p> <p>MONDAY, 3 (62-303)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and up to Mr. Perkin's sale in afternoon. dull day with no wind</p> <p>TUSDAY, 4 (63-302)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and out to Drayton with team to get them shod got 50 lbs. Drayton flour. very fine day. buggys and sleigh both running.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March WEDNESDAY, 5 (64-301) 1902</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and drawing manure from the pens. brought up a jag of hay from stack. very fine bright day.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 6 (65-300)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and drawing out up hay from stack in afternoon. Mrs. Perkin came here about three o'clock and stayed over night. very fine day.</p> <p>FRIDAY (66-299)</p> <p>Da and Ma twenty years married Da choring in forenoon and drawing out manure in afternoon. Mrs Perkin went home about ten o clock. very fine day only not quite so bright. (warm) Ed. Burrows borrowed cart to go to Rothsay.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March SATURDAY, 8 (67-298) 1902</p> <p>{Clara is now writing}</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and after dinner he took a load of oats and wheat down to Drayton for Mr. Perkin. He is moving up near Mitchell. forenoon rather dull it snowed from noon till about five a soft-snow. Children picked over apples.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 9 (68-297)</p> <p>{Olive is now writing}</p> <p>Da and Ma up to see Grandpa Philp this afternoon. We children down to Grandma's rather dull day and cloudy.</p> <p>MONDAY, 10 (69-296)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and drawing manure in afternoon. Mr. Perkin stayed here over night. dull day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March TUESDAY, 11 (70-298) 1902</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, then took down a load of movables for Mr. Perkin, and helped to load his car. Quite a heavy rain about school time with a roll or so of thunder. mild and warm all day. Quite a heavy shower to night. Lilian Page went to the north west to-day.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 12 (71-294)</p> <p>Da went away a little after five, to Mr. Perkins to help take down the cattle. Mr. Perkin took little white calf with him. Da rode home with Wooddissee's. Rained in the night. Shower at noon. Thunder and lightning and heavy shower to night. John Winn and Hannah Lowes married to-night.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 13 (72-293)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and took a load of light wood and kindling up to Grandpa Philp's fine bright day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March FRIDAY, 14 (73-292) 1902</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and choring round in afternoon and put the binder back into the new part of driving house. beautiful morning and nice all day. Ma at Drayton in afternoon.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 16 (74-291)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and took a load of chop to Drayton. fine warm day.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 16 (75-290)</p> <p>We children at Grandma's for dinner, Uncle john came after Da. Grandpa Philp not very well. fine day, but windy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March MONDAY, 17 (76-289) 1902</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and went down for the chop. blustry day.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 18 (77-288)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and took out some manure then brought up to jags of hay from stack. Ma and Clara up to Little Aggie Rogers funeral and down to Drayton. sharp blustry day.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 19 (78-287)</p> <p>{Clara is now writing}</p> <p>Da took 10 hogs to Moorefield in forenoon and did the chores after dinner. cold breeze blowing but fine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March THURSDAY, 20 (79-286) 1902</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and drawing manure in afternoon. Miss North and Carrie here.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 21 (80-285)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and drawing manure in afternoon. very fine day.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 22 (81-284)</p> <p>{Olive is now writing}</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, and drawing out manure in afternoon. Clara took Ma and Grandma to station. They went to Allenford We three children up to see Grandpa Philp in afternoon. Very fine day Clara 17 years old to-day. Flock of wild geese went over</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March SUNDAY, 23 (82-283) 1902</p> <p>At home all day. Grandpa Benson here for dinner. Clara sick with cold. Da killed a mink in the forenoon. about 28" long when stretched. very fine day.</p> <p>MONDAY, 24 (83-282)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and trimming out currant bushes in afternoon. Clara met Ma and Grandma on the train. very fine day.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 25 (84-281)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon then went over to see if he could get Pages boys here and Art came and they drew in stack beside the barn. very fine day. Jack Winn left for the west to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March WEDNESDAY, 26 (85-280) 1902</p> <p>Da and Herb. Page did the chores then Art came and they brought up a load of hay before dinner. Drawing all afternoon. Ma and Grandma at Drayton. very fine day. Uncle James died yesterday will McTavish married</p> <p>THURSDAY, 27 (86-279)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and went back to stack and brought up a jag of hay. very fine weather for March snow all gone and roads Da over to pay Mick Blackwell for wood. dusty.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 28 (87-278)</p> <p>Good Friday Da done up the chores and a little after 10 started to Palmerston for flour. Home again about six o'clock. Got 500 of flour. 100 for Grandpa rather fine in forenoon, but sultry. rained all afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March SATURDAY, 29 (88-277) 1902</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and to Drayton in afternoon. Mr. North in here after dinner for a short time. Dull and foggy in forenoon but turned out bright after dinner.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 30 (89-276)</p> <p>Easter Sunday. Ma and Clara up to church in forenoon. Da up to Grandpa Philp's in afternoon raw wind in forenoon and dull. drizzling rain all afternoon. got colder at night and snowed some.</p> <p>3 MONDAY, 31 (90-275)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and took some chop to Drayton after dinner. He went down to Geo. Cowans for some seed pease. Brought home a little Jersey calf from Joe Davidson. Walt. brought three loads sawdust from Fishers for ice. Soft snow falling all day. sloppy under foot. rather cold wind. Winnie McEwing 17 years. old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April TUESDAY, 1 (91-274) 1902</p> <p>{Clara is now writing}</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and then took sow over to Mr. Duncans. cleaned out pig pen when he came home. blustering and snowing all day Grandpa and Brock at Drayton.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 2 (92-273)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, then brought down two loads of saw dust. not feeling well. pain in his eye. Mike Norris came after Flora at noon, snowy and cold.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 3 (93-272)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, and drawing up wood from G. Pages bush to Grandpa Philp. took up two loads. Miss North and Oswald here to-day. rather fine morning snowy afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April FRIDAY, 4 (94-271) 1902</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and drew two loads of wood to Rothsay. Ma, Olive &amp; I down to Drayton in forenoon, Ma helping Mrs. Burrows paper in afternoon. fine day roads muddy and sloppy. Mabel Philp 21 yrs. old</p> <p>SATURDAY, 5 (95-270)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, and drawing wood to Rothsay. We, three children to Drayton in afternoon to get horse shod. Mr. Craig and Willie here for seed oats in forenoon. very fine bright day.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 6 (96-269)</p> <p>At home all day. Mr. and Miss Duncan here for the evening very fine day but looking like rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April MONDAY, 7 (97-268) 1902</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, and took up the last load of wood to Rothsay. mizzling and raining till about 10. o'clock then very heavy fall of snow till noon. colder in afternoon.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 8 (98-267)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, and sharpening stakes and driving some in the afternoon. very high wind blowing all day from the east. Drayton horse show to-day.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 9 (99-266)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and took a load of chop to Drayton in afternoon. brought home some tile. fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April THURSDAY, 10 (100-265) 1902</p> <p>{Olive is now writing}</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon. After dinner Joe Davidson came up and helped load hay Da took it down for him and brought home the chop. Ma went up to see Grandpa Philp. Miss North and Oswald here for super. rather dull forenoon bright afternoon Another of Waller's White's sons died of fever.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 11 (101-261)</p> <p>{Clara is now writing}</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and helped Geo. Fisher fill up seed oats. After dinner he went up to Uncle Rich'd to help kill pigs Ma at Drayton afternoon. Annie Craig here for tea. fine day, strong wind drying day.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 12 (102-263)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and helped Mr. McDougal load a load of hay for Uncle John. He here for dinner. Da back at the fence - afternoon. Children up to see Grandpa Philp. nasty day. snow and sleeting at times all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April SUNDAY, 13 (103-262) 1902</p> <p>{Olive is now writing}</p> <p>Da went up to see Grandpa Philp Jack Rich and wife came here in afternoon. raw, cold, wind.</p> <p>MONDAY, 14 (104-261)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, back at fence afternoon. Clara and Brock took our three duck over to Mr. McKee's in evening. fine, bright, breezy day.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 15 (105-260)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon back at fence afternoon, with team. very fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April WEDNESDAY, 16 (106-259) 1902</p> <p>Da choring and cleaning up alsike clover seeds. before dinner, went back and moved rails. with team. {"with team" added after and written on a slant after the word "rails."} Ma at Drayton afternoon. very fine day.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 17 (107-258)</p> <p>Da choring and opened potato pit before dinner. afternoon he drew the manure off the pit and brought down load of clay for garden. Miss North here. very fine day but looked like rain in day.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 18 (108-257)</p> <p>Da choring and we started to pick over the potatoes. Had 19 bags of good ones. terrible lot rotten ones. after dinner finished the potatoes and started to plow the little patch. Ma up to see Grandpa Philp in forenoon Grandpa Benson helped pick our potatoes. Henry Hazeltine came at noon to dig. fine day. looking like rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April SATURDAY, 19 (109-256) 1902</p> <p>Da choring and finished plowing and harrowed little patch before dinner. planted 12 rows potatoes and sowed the rest to peas and oats. Girls at Drayton afternoon. Da at town at night. Henry digging till noon fine forenoon. showery in afternoon.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 20 (110-255)</p> <p>up to church in morning. Da and Ma up to see Grandpa Philp, in evening. fine day.</p> <p>MONDAY, 21 (111-254)</p> <p>Da started seeding. Spring toothing back another place. Henry digging. finished and stayed all night. raw wind but fine day. put pork into bags and hung it up.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April TUESDAY, 22 (112-253) 1902</p> <p>Da back on other place. sowing and harrow-ing. Clara at Drayton afternoon. very high wind, but fine drying day. sultry out of wind.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 23 (113-252)</p> <p>Da back on other place cultivating and sowing. terrible windy and cold. very heavy gale in the night.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 24 (114-251)</p> <p>Da back on other place had 14 1/2 acres in at noon. Miss North here. Nell and May Gorden here in afternoon. fine bright day but windy. we finished our third quarter in music. Nell Gorden been at nursing one year to-day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April FRIDAY, 25 (115-250) 1902</p> <p>Da working back on other place until about half past four. Started to rain about four and with {"with" is written above "and"} thunder and lightning at night. dull and cold. Clara over to Mr. McKee's for the duck eggs.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 26 (116-249)</p> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon and fixed up a bridge to driving house. mizzling and raining off and on all day. high wind. Mr.Craig got load of hay Uncle Jim came home.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 27 (117-248)</p> <p>Uncle Jim here for dinner. Da up to see Grandpa high wind all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April MONDAY, 28 (118-247) 1902</p> <p>Da cultivating and sowing back on place. very fine day. Jim Johnson got seeds oats here. Jim went back.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 29 (119-246)</p> <p>Da came up about eleven o'clock from other place having finished putting in 30 acres. after dinner plowing sod by Poplars. rainy afternoon. foggy at night. Miss Wilson here to tea.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 30 (120-245)</p> <p>Da ploughing sod all day. Clara over to Mr. McKee's and up to Grandpa's. Mr. Duncan in in afternoon. raw cold day. good breeze blowing Da over to Mr. Duncan's with sow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May THURSDAY, 1 (121-244) 1902</p> <p>{Clara is now writing}</p> <p>Da ploughing all day. finished the sod. Miss north here. just gave me a lesson. Jim Braedy here for dinner. His first trip. fine day.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 2 (122-243)</p> <p>Da disced and harrowed sod forenoon. shower at noon, went down and started to cultivate at line fence. showery and dull.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 3 (123-242)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and sowed peas on the sod. in afternoon Clara and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. dull day rain-in night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May SUNDAY, 4 (124-241) 1902</p> <p>Da put 9 head cattle out to the bush. I went down for Mr. &amp; Mrs. T. Henderson about ten, and took them home after tea. Da and Tom up to see Grandpa Philp. rather fine day Mollie foaled about half past twelvesultry {the final "ve" in "twelve" and the "s" in "sultry" on top of each other} . (mare colt)</p> <p>MONDAY, 5 (125-240)</p> <p>Da done chores and took two sows over to Mr. Duncan's home about two. then helped Mr McTavish load hay. and cleaned out pens. Went up and got the lend of Geo. Fisher's black horse at night. fine day hot little windy.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 6 (126-239)</p> <p>Da cultivating down by line fence and behind barn. Ma over to Mr. McKee for ducks heavy rain at night. rather dull day. ma 39 years. old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May WEDNESDAY, 7 (127-238) 1902</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon. drawing out manure after dinner. terrible windy, and dull in forenoon brighter in afternoon.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 8 (128-237)</p> <p>Da sowing barley next line fence and harrowed it. little shower at noon. quite a rain at night. Miss North here. Jim Braedy here for dinner bright day between the showers. very windy.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 9 (129-236)</p> <p>Da went back to plow sod on other place, but it was not fit. came back and drew out manure rest of day. bright day but very windy hard frost at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May SATURDAY, 10 (130-235) 1902</p> <p>Da drawing manure all day. Ma, Brock and Clara at Drayton in forenoon. fine day, but cool. very heavy frost at night.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 11 (131-234)</p> <p>Da and Ma up to see Grandpa Philp. children at bush. very fine day. put 6 head of cattle out to bush.</p> <p>MONDAY, 12 (132-233)</p> <p>Da drawing out manure all day. Clara at Drayton to get teeth filled, in morning. Mr. D. Corbett here in evening and bought Susie &amp; calf. fine day. Another of Wallie White's sons dead with fever (Hiram) this make 5 children dead all in a year</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May TUESDAY, 13 (133-232) 1902</p> <p>Da drawing manure all day. Mr. Raynor here and tuned the piano, in two hours. Da led Susie, and Ma took calf in cart to Moorefield after tea. very fine day. Mr. Webber fixed rod on wind mill.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 14 (134-231)</p> <p>Da drawing manure till about four o'clock then went to Drayton with load of chop. very fine day. drew the manure from a pile in the field.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 15 (135-230)</p> <p>{Olive is writing}</p> <p>Da did chores and went after the chop. then spread manure till noon. gang plowing in afternoon. Jim Bready here for dinner Miss North here. very fine day. Clara over to Mr. Craigs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May FRIDAY, 16 (136-229) 1902</p> <p>Da gang plowing and harrowing behind Poplars. Clara up to see Grandpa Philp very fine day. Da gone to town in evening</p> <p>SATURDAY, 17 (137-228)</p> <p>Da did chores then up helping Geo. Fishers move his old barn all day. very fine day hot.</p> <p>4 SUNDAY, 18 (138-227)</p> <p>Clara up to church with Grandpa then we went over to Graveyard Mr Craig here for tea. nice shower in evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May MONDAY, 19 (139-226) 1902</p> <p>Da gang plowing all day. Roy and Harry helping. Ma, Clara and Grandma at Drayton in afternoon. very hot day, looking like rain. Mr. McTavish got load of hay at noon.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 20 (140-225)</p> <p>Da sowing barley and Harry harrowing Da finished about four and went and spring toothed little patch. very fine day. Earl Lowes &amp; Harry got a pup</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 21 (141-224)</p> <p>Da gone back to plow ^sod {the word sod has been inserted above the words "plow" and "on"} on other place Harry here all day plowing. hot day. Da sowed corn after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May THURSDAY, 22 (142-223) 1902</p> <p>Da and Harry plowing all day. Da sowed the corn before he went back. Mr. Bready here for dinner. very hot day until about half past five then terrible, wind, rain and thunder storm came up. Miss North and Mr. here . Ma went up with them to Palmerston and then takes morning train for Glencoe.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 23 (143-222)</p> <p>Da plowing sod all day. Will McTavish here all day. Harry here from noon. finished plowing the field. rain storm in forenoon, showry afternoon. very hot between showers.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 24 (144-221)</p> <p>Victoria Day. Da discing and Harry harrowing Roy came after dinner and they sowed 6 or 7 acres of pease. Quite a heavy shower in forenoon. fine afternoon. Mr. Craig got load of hay. Uncle Sandy and Aunt Cathy called in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May SUNDAY, 25 (145-220) 1902</p> <p>Da up to see Grandpa Philp in afternoon. heavy shower forenoon. showery afternoon.</p> <p>MONDAY, 26 (146-219)</p> <p>Da discing and harrowing on sod very cold and misty. Ma came home on night train. Had a splendid time</p> <p>TUESDAY, 27 (147-218)</p> <p>Da working back on the sod sowed flax this afternoon. Dr. Pickle got a pup this morning heavy snow storms at times real cold. heavy frost.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May WEDNESDAY, 28 (148-217) 1902</p> <p>Da went back and sowed and harrowed the barley. after dinner harrowing and rolling root ground. Ma &amp; Mrs. Burrows up to see Grandpa Philp. cold day but bright heavy frost.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 29 (149-216)</p> <p>Election Day Da went back and finished rolling. Then went to vote. Drawing out manure rest of day. Jim Bready here for dinner. Miss North and Mrs. Bell here in afternoon. Jas. McEwing &amp; Jas Tucker candiates. bright day, but windy. Tucker elected with majority of 103. In the house 47 Tories &amp; 50 Grits Got it down to a tie</p> <p>FRIDAY, 30 (150-215)</p> <p>Disced the potato patch. Then helped cut potatoes After dinner Grandpa, Ma and me dropped potatoes. planted 8 rows. hot day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May SATURDAY, 31 (151-214) 1902</p> <p>{Olive is writing}</p> <p>Da at Drayton with chop and got team shod, in forenoon. Then sprouted potatoes in afternoon. Ma and Grandma at Drayton in afternoon. very warm day.</p> <p>June SUNDAY, 1 (152-213)</p> <p>Clara drove Grandma up to church. Da up to see Grandpa Philp in afternoon. Da and Ma down to Tom Hendersons for the evening. little shower. morning warm and sultry.</p> <p>MONDAY, 2 (153-212)</p> <p>Da fixing fence back on other place all day. little shower in morning very hot and sultry in the afternoon. thunder storm at night. quite a wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June TUESDAY, 3 (154-211) 1902</p> <p>Peace declared in South Africa. Da drawing manure to root ground all day children home at noon. We three and Grandpa went to Drayton in afternoon to celebration. quite heavy rain afternoon.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 4 (155-210)</p> <p>Da drawing manure to root ground forenoon, plowing it in afternoon. bright beautiful day.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 5 (156-209)</p> <p>Da ridging up turnip and mangold ground sowed them after tea with Mark. Miss North here in forenoon. Jim Bready here Clara went over to S. Gillree's for Beef. First beast killed to day. cool in morning. but very calm and warm rest of day. Uncle Willie {blank space for a number that wasn't filled in} years old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June FRIDAY, 6 (157-208) 1902</p> <p>Da drawing manure all day to root ground. Clara at Drayton in afternoon. Tom and Jack Miller here in evening, Sarah Burrows gone to Toronto to work out Fine day looking like rain in evening.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 7 (158-207)</p> <p>Da tagging sheep in forenoon. Then neighbors washed sheep in afternoon. very dull forenoon and misty. cleared up and was rather bright in afternoon.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 8 (159-206)</p> <p>Ma and we children up to see Grandpa Philp. misty at noon fine afternoon. but cool. very heavy frost. froze potatoes black.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June MONDAY, 9 (160-205) 1902</p> <p>Da working on root ground all day rather cold heavy wind all day. Grandpa hoeing potatoes. frost at night.</p> <p>TUESDAY 10 (161-204)</p> <p>Da working on root ground. ridging up in afternoon. Clara at Drayton in afternoon. Got box of pine apples up from Uncle Jim. cool day, but bright in afternoon. Da and Watt took white bull back to other place. very misty, rainy and foggy forenoon. (dull)</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 11 (162-203)</p> <p>Da finished ridging up and sowed them turnips. Grandpa hoeing potatoes. fine bright day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June THURSDAY, 12 (163-202) 1902</p> <p>Da shearing the sheep. finished about three o'clock. Then drew out manure till five o'clock. Then went to Mr. Lawton's to help raise staff of windmill. Jim Bready here for dinner Miss North here, afternoon. Grandpa got Mark shod dull at times with few drops of rain.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 18 (164-201)</p> <p>Da working on root ground, such as drawing out manure and spreading a pile in the field Bill Gass and Mrs Lappin, (Maggie Gass) here about an hour this afternoon. very warm fine day.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 14 (165-200)</p> <p>Da working on root ground all day. Ma and we children at Drayton in afternoon. very warm day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June SUNDAY, 15 (166-199) 1902</p> <p>Da and Ma up to see Grandpa Philp in evening. very sultry and hot after noon.</p> <p>MONDAY, 16 (167-198)</p> <p>Da cleaned up a little chop and choring in forenoon. then working on root ground. has it ready to ridge up. rainy in morning. cleared off and was fine. high wind. heavy rain about 4 morn.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 17 (168-197)</p> <p>Da ridging up root ground and sowed the rest of the turnips. Clara went to Guelph on the excursion to the farm. Had a fine time. Saw Nell and was at Hospital went with May Gorden. cool all morning. warmer afternoon. high wind but very bright.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June WEDNESDAY, 18 (169-196) 1902</p> <p>Da went to Drayton with chop in forenoon drawing clay from Hilborns hill to fill up the old well in the barn yard. very fine day. Ma and Da over to Grave yard in evening.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 19 (170-195)</p> <p>Da drawing clay for the well all day. got it filled. Went over to Mr. F Pages to see about a man. Mr. Bready here. Miss North here. Ma at Drayton afternoon. very fine day.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 20 (171-194)</p> <p>Da started to work at the road work. Herb Page here for dinner. Mr. Mc Grogon here over night. He bought our wool. very warm day. no wind. rain in evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June SATURDAY, 21 (172-193) 1902</p> <p>Da working on road all day. Herb and Art here for dinner. Ma and we children up to a concert of bell ringers in Rothsay, at night. very fine concert. high wind all day. little misty showers in evening. misty forenoon.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 22 (173-192)</p> <p>Da up to see Grandpa Philp in afternoon. Ma over to Mr. Burrows in evening. misty forenoon. fine afternoon. cool. Orton's birth day.</p> <p>MONDAY, 23 (174-191)</p> <p>Da finished the road work to night. graveled from Mr. McEwing's gate to our gate Herb and Art here for dinner and tea. Went back and brought up the trough from the back well, before tea. very fine cool day, but bright.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June TUESDAY, 24 (175-190) 1902</p> <p>Da went to Drayton in morning to get horses shod. brought up load of clay to put in front of driving house with him. Brought down 2 loads gravel and put there in afternoon. very fine day. 2</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 25 (176-189)</p> <p>{Clara is now writing}</p> <p>I took Olive to Drayton. She started to write for Entrance. Ma took Grandpa to station He went to Listowel races, at noon. Da brought down three loads of gravel in forenoon and one after. rained very heavily all afternoon. Da went after Olive &amp; brought Maggie McDonald she stayed all night. I stayed all night with Grandma. 4</p> <p>THURSDAY, 26 (177-188)</p> <p>Da brought down five loads gravel and spread it. I took the girls to Drayton and went after them. Little rain this afternoon. very windy. Mr. Bready here for dinner. I stayed with Grandma. 5. Maggie did not stay to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June FRIDAY, 27 (178-187) 1902</p> <p>Da drawing gravel for the lane, all day. Clara took the girls to Drayton and went after them. Ma and Brock went to greet Grandpa at noon. Miss North, Mrs. North &amp; Stewart here for tea. very fine day but cool. drew 6 loads gravel. I took Mag home even'g Brock passed into the Third Book.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 28 (179-186)</p> <p>Da drawing gravel all day for lane. drew 5 loads. Wal brought our trough up from Drayton, and Da went back with him and put it up. the children up to Grandpa's this afternoon. very fine day. 5</p> <p>SUNDAY, 29 (180-185)</p> <p>Ma and Grandma over to see Lizzie Benson. She is very poorly. Da &amp; Wall down to Riches. with cow at night. rainy morning fine afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June MONDAY, 30 (181-184) 1902</p> <p>Da drawing gravel all day. Drew 6 loads. Roy and Harry here for straw and potatoes in forenoon. mizzling and raining all day. Got word this morning that Wm Chambers died yesterday. 6</p> <p>July TUESDAY, 1 (182-183)</p> <p>Dominion Day Da drew 6 loads of gravel. very fine day. warmer than what we have had. Da scuffled potatoes after tea. 6</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 2 (183-182)</p> <p>{Clara is now writing}</p> <p>Da drew 5 loads gravel. Scuffled the field potatoes after tea. Ma, Brock, Olive at Drayton in forenoon. Mr. Webber here in afternoon very fine warm day. looking like rain 5</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July THURSDAY, 3 (184-181) 1902</p> <p>Da went over for beef. Then took "Jennie" cow to Mr. Riches had dinner there. Mr Bready here. Da and Walt brought down 4 loads sawdust in afternoon. very wet &amp; dull {"&amp; dull" written after the fact and written above the words "wet" and "forenoon"} forenoon. fine afternoon</p> <p>FRIDAY, 4 (185-180)</p> <p>Da plowed patch of sow thistle in forenoon. cutting thistles on other place in afternoon. Olive &amp; Clara at Drayton forenoon. Ma, Olive and I up to Mr. Lawtons in evening very warm day. lot of lightning at night.</p> <p>5 SATURDAY, 5 (186-179)</p> <p>Da took load of chop to Drayton and got horses shod in forenoon. Went up to Uncle Rich'd in afternoon. After milking drove up to Palmerston. home about 12 o'clock terrible hot day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July SUNDAY, 6 (187-178) 1902</p> <p>{Clara is now writing}</p> <p>Ma, Olive and I up to church in morn, Da Ma and Brock up to see Grandpa Philp in evening. very hot day. Thermometer 100 at milking time.</p> <p>MONDAY, 7 (188-177)</p> <p>Da went back and scuffled turnips till eleven o'clock. Then cleaned out pens. After dinner went to hoe potatoes. Terrible storm of rain came on about three another heavy one at milking. Ma and Olive at Drayton in morning. got teeth filled. Chas. Walker got shed struck with lightning cooler after rain.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 8 (189-176)</p> <p>{Olive is now writing}</p> <p>Da cleaned out hen house in forenoon hoed turnips in afternoon. Clara at town in forenoon. very warm day. Ma at Grandma's to see Lizzie Benson. Grandpa brought three crates of straw berries from Drayton.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July WEDNESDAY, 9 (190-175) 1902</p> <p>{Clara is now writing}</p> <p>Da just choring and straightening up driving house. heavy rain before five this morn. rainy forenoon and muggy dull and cooler afternoon.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 10 (191-174)</p> <p>Da hoeing turnips all day. Mr. Bready here for dinner. Miss North here in afternoon. very fine day but cooler.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 11 (192-173)</p> <p>{Elizabeth is now writing}</p> <p>Clara &amp; Olive gone up to Tarra for a week Robt hoeing turnips and took them to train then hoeing aft beautiful day I over at Mrs Burrows doing some baking for her. (aft)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July SATURDAY, 12 (193-172) 1902</p> <p>Robt hoeing all day Celebration in Moorefield Grandpa Brock and I over. Robt went to Drayton at night beautiful day there were 12 or 13 lodges and as many speakers.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 13 (194-171)</p> <p>At home all day till evening then Robt &amp; Brock &amp; I went up to Rothsay. very fine day</p> <p>MONDAY, 14 (195-170)</p> <p>Robt hoeing and some scuffling Emma here for shoulder of Meat very hot and sultry. Terrible wind and rain storm at five o'clock</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July TUESDAY, 15 (196-169) 1902</p> <p>Richards raising both up there all day Mr &amp; Mrs Burrows &amp; Ma helped me milk turned out a beautiful day</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 16 (197-168)</p> <p>Robt &amp; Wat took Beef Ring Heiffer over to Gillries Morning then Robt hoeing turnips rest of day very fine day little rain in the night</p> <p>THURSDAY, 17 (198-167)</p> <p>Robt delivered beef morning turned out fine Mr B_ hoeing a while here Brady here Robt &amp; Brock hoeing aft, Brock 9 years old</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July FRIDAY, 18 (199-166) 1902</p> <p>Young cattle out of pasture field Robt went back and fixed fence and then hoeing rest of day Ned &amp; Wat helping hoe aft. Brock Grandma &amp; I at Drayton very fine day</p> <p>SATURDAY, 19 (200-165)</p> <p>Robt Wat &amp; Ed hoeing for a couple of hrs. then a heavy rain, mizzling all aftenoon. Mr Craig here for tea. very dull Robt gone to Drayton at night</p> <p>SUNDAY, 20 (201-164)</p> <p>All at home all day dull rainy &amp; miserable</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July MONDAY, 21 (202-163) 1902</p> <p>Robt cl &amp; McEwing fixing line fence for a couple of hrs. morning then choring and filling up chop. Mr. Webber helping &amp; here for dinner Robt gone to Drayton with chop rather fine aft.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 22 (203-162)</p> <p>{Clara is now writing}</p> <p>Da hoeing turnips all day. Ned and Walt helping. Ma and Brock at Drayton and met us. arrived home on afternoon train had a lovely time. fine day Mr Webber here helping at hay fork</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 23 (204-161)</p> <p>Da hoed potatoes then scuffed them and the turnips. Ma poisoned the bugs. Da went down to Jack Riches with "Jennie" cow. fine warm day, but looking like a terrible storm at night. quite a little shower.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July THURSDAY, 24 (205-160) 1902</p> <p>Da and Burrows boys putting up scaffold in driving house in forenoon. choring round grinding knives and getting mower ready Olive and I up to Grandpa's for goose berries. little shower in evening. warm day.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 25 (206-159)</p> <p>Da cut the little patch hay in front then cut the piece below orchard. raked it and put it up in afternoon. Olive &amp; I over to Mr. Craigs in evening. very fine day. Grandpa Philp 83 yrs. old</p> <p>SATURDAY, 26 (207-158)</p> <p>Da, Mr, Craig and Willie here drawing hay till noon. Mr. Craig went away at noon. D Brought in two loads after dinner. little shower about half past two. Da at Drayton with Uncle John. Willie helped bring rest of hay after dinner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July SUNDAY, 27 (208-157) 1902</p> <p>Ma and Olive up to church in forenoon. Dick Lowes and Ann here in afternoon. fine day, but storms passing round.</p> <p>MONDAY, 28 (209-156)</p> <p>Da cut ^ting at {^ below writing line} {"ting at" above the words "cut" and "piece"} piece next to ditch. Raked up what he cut and put some of it up. Ma and Brock up to see Grandpa Philp in afternoon. fine day warm.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 29 (210-155)</p> <p>Da mowing in forenoon Mr. Craig here in forenoon. Willie here in afternoon. Da raking and helping put it up. Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. Miss Magee and Mrs. Newstead here after tea for a while. Ross bought meat. very hot fine day. Old Mr. Allen from Carlton Place here.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July WEDNESDAY, 30 (211-154) 1902</p> <p>Da cutting hay till noon. Then raked it up and finished putting it up. Willie Craig here in afternoon. very fine day. Mary Fisher and Mrs. Geo. Fisher here morn.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 31 (212-153)</p> <p>Mr. Craig and Willie here all day drawing in hay from field above turnips. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. fine forenoon. rather dull afternoon. rain at night: The tea man here in evening. Ross brought meat</p> <p>August FRIDAY, 1 (213-152)</p> <p>Da took load hay to Rothsay. Mr. Craig helped him unload it and they brought in one load before dinner. Willie here afternoon also. finished that field to night fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August SATURDAY, 2 (214-151) 1902</p> <p>{Olive is now writing}</p> <p>Da started to cut clover and cut till noon. then raked it and Willie and he put it up. Brock and Grandpa met Uncle Jim to-night Clara at Drayton in morning. Mr. North here for dinner. Mr. Jas Gilmore here for a little while. very fine day.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 3 (215-150)</p> <p>Uncle Jim here for dinner. We over to the graveyard in afternoon. very fine day. cool at evening</p> <p>MONDAY, 4 (216-149)</p> <p>Da finished cutting the clover at noon. raked it after dinner and put it all {"all" is written slanted upwards} up. Mr. Craig and Willie here in afternoon. very fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August TUESDAY, 5 (217-148) 1902</p> <p>Da and Willie drew in three loads of hay then heavy rain till noon. Then tinkering around and choring. Da up to see D. Corbett. at night. Miss Duncan here over night. dull afternoon. rain at night.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 6 (218-147)</p> <p>{Clara is now writing}</p> <p>Da cutting hay all day from noon {"from noon" written above the crossed-out words}, down by bush. Took seven pigs to Moorfield in morning Miss Duncan went home after dinner. Olive and I at Drayton - afternoon. dull day with showers at times.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 7 (219-146)</p> <p>Da finished cutting patch, then went over to Mr. Craigs till noon, Raked hay up then he and Mr. Craig putting up till about four. then steady rain till night. Watt brought the meat.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August FRIDAY, 8 (220-145) 1902</p> <p>Da took load of chop to Drayton in morning raked up hay and putting it up in afternoon. Ma, Brock and grandma up to see Aunty Gass. very fine day but dull and misty forenoon. good breeze.</p> <p>Coronation Day. {Handwritten} SATURDAY, 9 (221-144)</p> <p>Da got binder out and cleaned up, then Mr. Craig and Willie came and they drew in at the clover. very fine day. King Edward VII crowned.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 10 (222-143)</p> <p>Olive and I drove Granma up to church in morning. Mr. F. Page here in afternoon. Ma and Da up to Grandpa Philp's in even-ing. quite a shower before breakfast. sultry and dull in forenoon. very sultry afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August MONDAY, 11 (223-142) 1902</p> <p>Da went to Drayton for chop but did not get it. After dinner rigging at binder then fixing driving house doors. Uncle Jim came up at noon went back with the 4.44. dull afternoon with showers at times. fine forenoon with strong breeze. girls over to H. Hilborns at night.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 12 (224-141)</p> <p>Da cut barley behind barn, then went back and cut timothy. Mr. Craig and Willie came after dinner and they drew at the clover. Da went back and put up timothy very fine day, cool wind.</p> <p>Finished haying {handwritten} WEDNESDAY, 12 (225-140)</p> <p>Mr Craig and Mr. Scott here helping draw in, also, in afternoon, Charlie &amp; Hoshel Hilborn finished haying and brought in timothy. very fine day. Da put up barley after dark.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August THURSDAY, 14 (226-139) 1902</p> <p>Da went back and started to cut oats on other place, they are very rusty. Clara at Drayton in morning to get "Mark" shod. Olive and I up to Uncle Rich's in afternoon Da gone back to shock up some oats after tea. Seth brought the meat. very fine day.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 15 (227-138)</p> <p>Da went back and shocked up till about ten then cut the rest of the day. Went back and shocked up after tea. dull and misty in morning. fine rest of day. Mr. McEwing here in morn. Charlie and Hoshel came over and got white headed pup. Winnie &amp; Nell here - afternoon.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 16 (228-137)</p> <p>Da finished cutting 14 acres at noon. Then shocked up after dinner and tea. Gone to Drayton at night. Olive and I over to Mr. Page's - afternoon. very fine day good breeze.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August SUNDAY, 17 (229-136) 1902</p> <p>Ma and we children up to church in morning. Da up to see Grandpa Philp at night. very fine day, but looking like rain at night.</p> <p>MONDAY, 18 (230-135)</p> <p>Da cutting oats on other place all day. Mr. Webber here for oats evening. dull day also showry. rain at night. School opened with Miss Green, Fergus, as teacher</p> <p>TUESDAY, 19 (231-134)</p> <p>Da went to Drayton to get chop and get Molly's shoes set. cutting oats after dinner Gone to Craig's flax-bee after tea. dull all day. Mabel here for meat. Mr. McDonald here in evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August WEDNESDAY, 20 (232-133) 1902</p> <p>Da went back to shock up oats. Mr. McTavish helping him. finished about milking time. Ma over to see Mrs. Bob Mitchell afternoon. rather fine at times. little shower at milking</p> <p>THURSDAY, 21 (233-132)</p> <p>Da took lamb over to Moorefield in forenoon. Henry Hazeltine brought word. Charlie Hilborn brought meat. Da cutting down piece in afternoon. Charlie Hilborn helping shock up. Ma and Grandma at Drayton in afternoon. rather dull morning. fine rest of day with cool wind</p> <p>FRIDAY, 22 (234-131)</p> <p>Da went back and finished cutting down piece on other place. Carrie up about eleven and cut barley next to Ezra. finished about four o'clock and started to cut barley behind the Poplars. Da shocking barley after tea I over to Mr. McTavishe's at noon. fine day on horses strong wind blowing. Black pig has 4 little ones.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August SATURDAY, 23 (235-130) 1902</p> <p>Da at Isa. Hilborn's threshing in forenoon. After dinner cutting at the barley. Mr. McTavish came and shocked some oats on other place. then shocking barley all afternoon. Da put up what was not up, after night We children at Drayton afternoon. fine day with strong wind.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 24 (236-129)</p> <p>Ma and we children up to church in morning. Da and Ma &amp; Brock {"&amp; Brock"} written in after and written on an angle} up to see Grandpa Philp in evening. very fine day.</p> <p>MONDAY, 25 (237-128)</p> <p>Da finished cutting barley about ten o'clock then went and shocked it finished at noon. Mr. McTavish at Mr. Lawtons threshing forenoon. Da drew in barley behind barn. Ma and I helped in noon. Uncle Willie came on noon train. Da and he went to Drayton at night to hunt men for harvest. very fine day. most like harvest day we have had.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August TUESDAY, 26 (238-127) 1902</p> <p>Da and Art. Garreau drawing barley in front of Grandpa's in forenoon. Mr. Dingman, his team, Jim Davidson, and Geo. Schmaus. here in afternoon and drawing up oats. John Allen here for the evening and over night. I over to Montgomerys to see about men. Uncle Willie here for dinner and this evening. very fine day and hot. Da at Drayton at night to hunt a man.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 27 (239-126)</p> <p>Men drawing up oats with two teams all day. Da, Mr. Dingman, Jim Davidson, Geo. Schmaus and Mr. Lister. Aunty Philp here for tea and over night. Uncle Willie and Da at Drayton, for men at night. very fine day and hot. Merritt Noecker died about noon.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 28 (240-125)</p> <p>Men finished drawing the oats at six, then brought in 2 loads of barley from side-road. Same men as yesterday, except in Mr. Lister's place was Geo. Leitch. Da and Ma down to Mr. Neocker's. very fine day and hot. lightning at night. 10 little pigs on other place.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August FRIDAY, 29 (241-124) 1902</p> <p>Men finished drawing in barley at night. Geo. Schmaus and Geo. Leitch helping Uncle Willie, Olive and I at Merritt Noeckers funeral in afternoon. Ma helping Mrs. Burrows get ready for threshing. Uncle Willie here at night. very fine day Willie Walker got pea-rake and brought it back to-night</p> <p>SATURDAY, 30 (242-123)</p> <p>Da over to Mr. Burrows threshing in forenoon. with the team drawing in for Mr. Burrows in afternoon. Olive, Uncle Will and I up to see Aunty Gass and Grandpa Philp in afternoon. Da at Drayton at night. Uncle Will here very hot day.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 31 (243-122)</p> <p>At home all day. Da and Uncle Will over to Frank Pages in evening. Close and sultry with high wind. looking like rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September MONDAY, 1 (244-121) 1902</p> <p>Labor Day. Da went over with team and helped Burrows draw in, in forenoon. Then went back and cut six acres of barley, in afternoon. Dave Corbett here in morning to see pigs. Mr. McEwing here in evening. Uncle Willie ^ went {the word "went" is in between and above "Willie" and "home"} home on morning train. very fine day. and hot.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 2 (245-120)</p> <p>Da mowed the little patch of oats in front, in forenoon. Shocked the barley in afternoon. Wat. Burrows took some chop to town for us. very fine harvest weather. good breeze.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 3 (246-119)</p> <p>Da Raked up barley stubble by sideroad in forenoon. Put away binder and drew in this loose oats. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. fine bright day. cool breeze blowing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September THURSDAY, 4 (247-118) 1902</p> <p>Da went for the beef. then cleaning pens and stables all day. weather like the Equinoxes. Da served with summon to go on the Pitit jury. quite heavy frost.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 5 (248-117)</p> <p>Da packing away the mows to make room. Mr. Craig here in afternoon helping also. Ma at Grandmas for dinner. Mrs. Martin of Toronto here in afternoon. I over to Mr. McTavish's at noon. Da over to Drury's at night. fine day. cool.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 6 (249-116)</p> <p>Da, Mr. McTavish, and Wilmot drawing in barley from away back. Wat. Burrows, Percy and Ross McEwing brought up loads each in afternoon. Looking very like rain, but held off till night, then little shower. Da at Drayton at night. Olive &amp; I there in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September SUNDAY, 7 (250-115) 1902</p> <p>All up to church in morning. Jack Allen rode up with them. Da and Ma up to Grandpa Philp's fine day with strong wind.</p> <p>MONDAY, 8 (251-114)</p> <p>Da raked up barley stubble {"stubble" is written on a slant in between words "barley" and "next"} next to Ezra, then brought it in. Went with team to Mr. McEwings all day. very fine day. rain in the night.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 9 (252-113)</p> <p>Da just choring round and fixing pegs to hang harness on. Hettie over in after noon. very nasty day. raining and mizzling all day. rather cold rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September WEDNESDAY, 10 (253-112)</p> <p>Da loaded up the old sleighs and took them to Goldstone. Home about one o'clock. Then pulled at the peas, other side of Poplars. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Dick Lowes here at noon. Misty &amp; dull till about ten, then very fine day.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 22 (254-111)</p> <p>Da finished pulling peas. Mr. McEwing forked them out. Da down at McEwings with team drawing oats in afternoon. Miss North started in her rounds again. dull all day</p> <p>FRIDAY, 12 (255-110)</p> <p>Da choring round in forenoon. took Perkin sow over to Mr. Craigs in afternoon. very nasty day. steady rain all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September SATURDAY, 13 (256-109) 1902</p> <p>Da started away for Palmerston for flour at ten o'clock forenoon. Home about six. Dick Lowes and Harry here for tea. Ma and we children down to Drayton in afternoon. dull and rather misty in forenoon. turned out fine but cold. heavy frost at night.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 14 (257-108)</p> <p>Olive and I drove Grandma up to church at home rest of day. very fine day. good strong breeze blowing.</p> <p>MONDAY, 15 (258-107)</p> <p>{Olive is now writing}</p> <p>Da went back and started to pull peas by the pump on other place. pulled till noon one of Mr. McEwings forking out. Clara at Drayton in afternoon. Da drawing in at Mr. McEwing in afternoon. fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September TUESDAY, 16 (259-106) 1902</p> <p>Da finished pulling the peas on other place Percy turning out in forenoon. no one here in afternoon. Grandpa went down town and brought up 9 baskets of fruit then I went down and got other 9. Carrie from Guelph. very fine day.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 17 (260-105)</p> <p>Da turned out peas next sideroad then went over and got Wat. in forenoon. Mr. McEwing, Percy, Ross and team here in afternoon. Wat helping. brought up 4 loads from other place very fine day.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 18 (261-104)</p> <p>Da cleaned out pens then went back and turned other peas. Then Mr. McEwing and Da brought up a load each before dinner. Drawing all afternoon and stacking them behind driving house. Uncle Rich'ds three and team here afternoon Miss North and Mrs. Bell here. looking like rain little shower. Da at Drayton at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September FRIDAY, 19 (262-103) 1902</p> <p>Da went over to Mr. McTavish's about ten o'clock to thresh, but they did not thresh till afternoon. There in afternoon. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. dull in forenoon, but turned out fine.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 20 (263-102)</p> <p>Da cleaned out pens then went back to see young cattle with Mr. Col {Large blank space left here, perhaps didn't know how to spell the name correctly and left it blank}. Sold 9 young cattle for $300. Then cleaned up chop and took it to Drayton, afternoon. Brought home new trucks which came from Goldstone. very fine day.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 21 (264-101)</p> <p>Ma and we children up to church in morning. Da and Ma up to Grandpa Philp in afternoon. very fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September MONDAY, 22 (265-100) 1902</p> <p>Da, Wilmot, and Charlie took the young cattle over to Moorfield in forenoon. Da gone down to Mr. Noecker's at night. Da ploughed out garden potatoes and picked them up. half of them rotten. I helping Grandpa raise his. sultry warm day.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 23 (266-99)</p> <p>Da and Mr. McEwing went to Guelph to be examined over this Tucker case. Did not come home at night. Jack Dingman brought word out at night that Da did not come. rather dull at times. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Lawton called in afternoon.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 24 (267-98)</p> <p>Da came home on noon train. Then he went over to Caleb Lowes and hunted up Ed. Maxwell for a witness. Then went to Drayton at night. Cold wind blowing all day. rain at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September THURSDAY, 25 (268-97) 1902</p> <p>Da got wood up to thresh with and choring round in forenoon. Da at Mr. McEwings threshing in afternoon. Miss North here. Ma at Drayton afternoon. very cold wind all day. rain at night.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 26 (269-96)</p> <p>Da at Mr. McEwings threshing all day. I up to Grandpa Philp's with bag of flour. had dinner there. dull day and rather foggy.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 27 (270-95)</p> <p>Da at McEwings till about ten, then machine came here and threshed till half-past three. Da and Willie Craig straightening up after machine went away. dull day and foggy in morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September SUNDAY, 28 (271-94) 1902</p> <p>{Clara is now writing}</p> <p>Olive and I up to church in forenoon Ma at Grandma's for tea. Mr. &amp; Mrs. John Fair there. quite a heavy shower in afternoon misty and sultry in forenoon.</p> <p>MONDAY, 29 (272-93)</p> <p>I took Da to station, he gone to Berlin to this trial of Tuckers. Mr. Henry Hilborn here for scraper in afternoon. misty in morning. came out hot. cooler towards evening.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 30 (273-92)</p> <p>Da returned home from Berlin on night train. Case settled. Won it against Tucker #200. each {each written above "200" and "and"} and costs. Drayton Show. Ma, Olive, Brock and I down all afternoon. foggy and dull in forenoon. very nasty afternoon. steady rain from about four o'clock.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October WEDNESDAY, 1 (274-91) 1902</p> <p>Da went up to Uncle Rich'ds and boys came down and helped load the pigs. Da took them to Moorefield. Boys took home a load of straw. Da cleaned up grist of chop and took it to Drayton about four o'clock. dull and cold wind blowing all day.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 2 (275-90)</p> <p>Da went back and plowed out potatoes and picked them up in forenoon. potatoes very good. After dinner harrowed them out and pick them up &amp; pick them over and put in root house. Miss North here. very fine day inclined to be cool.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 3 (276-89)</p> <p>Da started to draw manure out on to where the peas were. Ma at Drayton in afternoon very fine day cold wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October SATURDAY, 4 (277-88) 1902</p> <p>Da finished drawing manure. took load rails and fenced little hay stack, then brought up a load turnips for calves. At Drayton at night for Uncle Jim. very fine day. rather raw wind.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 5 (278-87)</p> <p>I drove Grandma up to church in forenoon Uncle Jim here for dinner. Da and Ma up to Grandpa's in evening very cold wind blowing in forenoon. heavy rain in afternoon. heavy rain at night.</p> <p>MONDAY, 6 (279-86)</p> <p>{Olive is now writing}</p> <p>Da went back and skinned ram, who got killed by Burrow's ram, then ploughing rest of day on pea ground. I took Uncle Jim to station in morning very fine day. good breeze blowing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October TUESDAY, 7 (280-85) 1902</p> <p><br /> {Clara is now writing}</p> <p>Da plowing all day. Took three pigs over to Mr. Duncan's at noon. Helped Wat take his heifer over to Sussex Gilree's, at night. fine day. strong wind. heavy shower Old Mr. Lang buried. evening.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 8 (281-84)</p> <p>Da plowing all day in barley stubble. dipped little pigs at noon. H. Hilborn's young folks over for the evening. very fine day strong wind.</p> <p>7 THURSDAY, 9 (282-83)</p> <p>{Olive is now writing}</p> <p>Da ploughing all day. Miss North and Carrie came here in forenoon and for dinner. very fine day. very hard frost at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October FRIDAY, 10 (283-82) 1902</p> <p><br /> Da ploughing all day. Over to Mr. Duncans for sows at night. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. very warm in middle of day. cooler towards night.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 11 (284-81)</p> <p>{Clara is now writing}</p> <p>Da plowing all day at Drayton at night and brought up a little sow which came by ex press from Crampton. $14. rather dull day, but muggy and sultry.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 12 (285-80)</p> <p>Ma and we children up to Grandpa Philps then over to funeral. Mrs. Joseph Freeland brought to the church from near Palmerston and buried at Derryadd rather hazy all day. quite a heavy shower about five o'clock.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October MONDAY, 13 (286-79) 1902</p> <p><br /> Da went to Drayton and sent the money away to H. George &amp; Sons. Then plowed till noon. Cleaned up a grist and took it to Drayton. heavy rain in night. lot of rain fell during day. very windy afternoon rahter raw and cold wind.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 14 (287-78)</p> <p>Da finished plowing in that field and brought up load of turnips, Ma over at Mr. Burrows baking. I at Drayton in afternoon. rather fine day. but cold. lottle showers towards evening.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 15 (288-77)</p> <p>{Olvie is now writing}</p> <p>Da ploughing all day in pea stubble on other place. Miss North here for dinner. fine day, strong wind. rather cloudy at times. Henry Howard Hilborn of Lither got his right hand caught in threshing machine andhad it taken off about a week later.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October THURSDAY, 16 (289-76) 1902</p> <p>{Clara is now writing}</p> <p>Thanksgiving. Da plowing all day on other place. Olive and I over for beef. Sarah and Wat. Burrows here for tea. Olive up to Uncle Rich'd very fine day. Another of Walter White's children died of fever. Jessie.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 17 (290-75)</p> <p>Da plowing on other place all day. Ma and Grandma at Drayton. in afternoon very fine day. hard frost at night. Walt brought up two bags of potatoes from the station which came from Guelph.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 18 (291-74)</p> <p>Da choring round in forenoon. After dinner went over and helped Walt kill a pig, then he and Walt went to Drayton for sugar (a barrel). from Guelph. dull and rainy all forenoon. dull and rather foggy afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October SUNDAY, 19 (292-73) 1902</p> <p>Olive and I up to church with Grandma. Ma and we children up to Grandpa Philp's in afternoon. Uncle Sandy and Aunt Catty there. fine day. rather foggy in morning.</p> <p>MONDAY, 20 (293-72)</p> <p>Da started at Mangolds, working at them all day. very hard to pull. Sara Burrows here in morning. She gone back to Toronto to work. changeable. misty at noon. strong wind.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 21 (294-71)</p> <p>Da finished the Mangolds. and took a load of turnips down to Grandpa. I at Drayton in afternoon. very fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October WEDNESDAY, 22 (295-70) 1902</p> <p>Da topping turnips all day. cleaned the pens at noon. mizzling off and on all day. very dark at night.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 23 (296-69)</p> <p>Da topping turnips all day. Ma at Drayton in forenoon. Miss North did not come. very dull and misty all day.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 24 (297-68)</p> <p>Da finished topping turnips, harrowed some out and brought in one load before dinner. Drawing all afternoon. Ma and I helping very heavy thunder and lightning and shower towards noon. very fine rest of day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October SATURDAY, 25 (298-67) 1902</p> <p>Da drawing in turnips all day. harrowed some out in morning. Stanley and Norman Flath here helping in afternoon with team. Ma &amp; Brock at Drayton forenoon. raw wind blowing. rather fine.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 26 (299-66)</p> <p>At home all day. balmy day rain thunder and lightning in evening.</p> <p>MONDAY, 27 (300-65)</p> <p>Da took load of turnips up to Grandpa Philp. came round by Uncle Rich'd for bbl. salt. drawing in turnips rest of day dull all day. Mrs. Jim Davidson dropped dead this evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October TUESDAY, 28 (301-64) 1902</p> <p>Da went to Drayton with load of chop in forenoon brought Grandpa's flour. drawing at turnips - afternoon Ma at Mrs. Faulkner funeral Skuds of snow all day. rather stormy night</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 29 (301-63)</p> <p>Da went over to Mr. Duncans for a sow. cleaned out pens when he came home. drawing turnips in afternoon rather fine afternoon hard frost at night.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 30 (303-62)</p> <p>Da went back up and brought up the cabbage then brought the plow up from back field. Started to plow in sod field in front of house. Miss North here. very squally in forenoon fine in afternoon, but very high wind</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October FRIDAY, 31 (304-61) 1902</p> <p>Hallow E'en. Finished taking in the turnips Mr. Irvin here with his team in afternoon Wat Burrows here all day. Da over to Irvin's before breakfast. very fine day.</p> <p>November SATURDAY, 1 (305-60)</p> <p>Da ploughing on other place all day. Ma, Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon very fine ^ mild {the word "mild" is above and in between "fine" and "day"} day. little rain at night. Will Gregory got load turnips for Uncle Johnny. Gordon.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 2 (306-59)</p> <p>I drove Grandma up to church. down to Grandma's afternoon. very fine day. mild and warm Mr Craig brought piece meat.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November MONDAY, 3 (307-58) 1902</p> <p>Da plowing on other place all day rather dull, but turned out fine.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 4 (308-57)</p> <p>Da ploughing on other place all day. I at Drayton in afternoon. dull and foggy in forenoon. finer in afternoon.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 5 (309-56)</p> <p>Da went back and finished plowing that field. came up and plowed little patch and cut weed on corn ground and took down some apples. dull and foggy all day, but rather warm. little rain at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November THURSDAY, 6 (310-55) 1902</p> <p>Da plowed little corn patch then plowing on the sod in front of house. Ma &amp; I at Drayton in afternoon, got me a hat and caperine. misty and rainy off and on all day.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 7 (311-54)</p> <p>Da plowing in sod all day. cleaned pens at noon. Alice Page and I down to see Winnie in afternoon. very fine day.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 8 (312-53)</p> <p>Da plowing sod all day. Olive and I up to see Grandpa Philp in afternoon. Brock at Drayton in forenoon. very fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November SUNDAY, 9 (313-52) 1902</p> <p>King's Birthday.</p> <p>I up to church forenoon. Da and Ma down to Jack Rich's for dinner and tea. rather fine day, but raw wind blowing.</p> <p>MONDAY, 10 (314-51)</p> <p>Da ploughing sod all day. very fine day but rather dull in forenoon.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 11 (315-50)</p> <p>Da plowing sod all day. rather fine but rained quite a bit through the night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November WEDNESDAY, 12 (316-49) 1902</p> <p>Da took load chop to town and got horses shod. Home noon. Plowing in afternoon. Grandma and I at town afternoon. Quite heavy showers in forenoon. rather clear and balmy - afternoon.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 13 (317-48)</p> <p>Da plowing all day on sod. Miss North and Carrie her for dinner. dull in morning, but very bright afternoon.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 14 (318-47)</p> <p>Da finished plowing sod field. rather dull - forenoon. fine in afternoon. muggy and hot on horses.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November SATURDAY, 15 (319-46) 1902</p> <p>Da moved fence between front field and little field above Poplars and plowed fence bottom, then drew rails from other place for wood. Olive &amp; I at Drayton - afternoon. very misty all day and rather raw wind.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 16 (320-45)</p> <p>Da and Ma up to Grandpa Philps in evening. Will Mc Tavish here in afternoon. dull all day.</p> <p>MONDAY, 17 (321-44)</p> <p>Da and Mr McEwing measured a field on other place. Da drawing rails and plowing over there. Uncle Rich'd got ladder. cold raw wind blowing with skuds rain at times.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November TUESDAY, 18 (322-43) 1902</p> <p>Da ploughing sod on other place all day. very dull damp day misting off and all day. muggy.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 19 (323-42)</p> <p>Da ploughing all day on other place Ma and Grandma at Drayton in afternoon. very misty in morning but cleared off and was very bright afternoon. roads very muddy.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 20 (324-41)</p> <p>Da ploughing sod, all day on other place Miss North and her mother here for tea. misty and foggy in forenoon but lovely afternoon. Da over to Bosworth to get man for Lawton's threshing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November FRIDAY, 21 (325-40) 1902</p> <p>Da plowing on other place till about three o'clock. then at Mr. Lawton's threshing. Da drove me over to H. Hilborn's to a party. Henry H. Hilborn of Luther there. rather dull and hazy but mild.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 22 (326-39)</p> <p>Da at Mr. Lawton's threshing till noon. plowing afternoon. rain about noon turned colder and quite snow storms in afternoon, strong wind all day.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 23 (327-38)</p> <p>At home all day. rather bright at times, but cool wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November MONDAY, 24 (328-37) 1902</p> <p>Da plowing and moved a large stone. Grandma and I at Drayton in afternoon. Ethel, Howard and Henry Howard Hilborn here to spend the evening. Wilmot at Page's threshing in afternoon very fine day.</p> <p>TUESDAY 25 (329-36)</p> <p>Da moving a few rails and plowing sod on other place. Wilmot Drury at F. Page's threshing for us. cool, but bright. hard frost at night.</p> <p>8 WEDNESDAY, 26 (330-35)</p> <p>{Olive is perhaps writing}</p> <p>Da went to plough {whole sentence before this point is in much larger letters. Words after this point get smaller then almost seam to change hand} but had to come back on account of frost. Moving potatoes and apples to barn and then up to Uncle Richard's threshing after dinner Started to snow after dinner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November THURSDAY, 27 (331-34) 1902</p> <p>Choring and went to Mr. Henry's threshing. Miss North and her father here for tea. Clara gone to St. Andrew's concert Snowing and cold.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 28 (332-33)</p> <p>Choring in forenoon and fixing x stable {"stable" written in between lines, closer to the top} and getting young cattle in. Ma and Grandma up to see Aunty Gass. Grandma stayed all night. Aunty very poorely x with {"with" written above poorley} inflammation of Bowels. Beautiful day.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 29 (333-32)</p> <p>{Clara is now writing}</p> <p>Da choring and went to Drayton about four o'clock to get Mark shod. Home about ten o'clock. not very nice day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November SUNDAY, 30 (334-31) 1902</p> <p>{Two lines of words have been scratched out}</p> <p>Da and Ma up to see {"see" written slanted above "to"} Aunty Gass and over to Grandpa Philp's nice day.</p> <p>December MONDAY, 1 (335-30)</p> <p>Da getting ready to kill pigs in forenoon Wat, Percy Uncle Richd here and killed our four pigs and Grandpa's. I came home on noon train from Guelph had a fine time. rather fine day. Old Mr. Sam Noble died in morning.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 2 (336-29)</p> <p>Da choring and cutting up the pigs. Uncle Rich'd got one pig. very fine forenoon, but dull afternoon. raining at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December WEDNESDAY, 3 (337-28) 1902</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Both over to Mr. Noble's funeral. very nasty day. misty in forenoon. sort of snow and rain afternoon.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 4 (338-27)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and took team went over to vote on Referendum then round by Grandpa Philp's and got the cheese, from factory. Miss North here in afternoon. I finished my fourth quarter in music. rather fine day little snow storms at times.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 5 (339-26)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and cleaning out pig-pens and putting it round trees. I over to Mr. Craigs with a piece of maet in afternoon. fine day, but cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December SATURDAY, 6 (340-25) 1902</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and brought down two loads gravel for box stall. At Drayton in evening. little fall snow in afternoon rather fine but cold wind.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 7 (341-24)</p> <p>We children at Grandma's for tea. Very stormy at times, but calmed down towards evening.</p> <p>MONDAY, 8 (342-23)</p> <p>Herb. Page here all day choring, Da at Drayton in afternoon. Mr. North stayed over night. very cold day, rather stormy fine night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December TUESDAY, 9 (343-22) 1902</p> <p>Ma took Da to station. He gone to Guelph on jury. Herb. choring all day and took Ma to station in afternoon. She gone to Guelph. Lizzie Hilborn came in afternoon to stay with us. very fine day, but sharp. fall snow in forenoon. ("fall snow in forenoon" written above "very fine day, but sharp")</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 10 (344-21)</p> <p>Herb. choring all day. Went to station at night to meet Da and Ma. Sharp with little sleet. rather fine . Da got himself a coon coat in Guelph.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 11 (345-20)</p> <p>Da and Herb. choring in forenoon. Da gone to help Uncle Richd with school. Herb. went up to Wm. Wilson's for cheese cheques. Lizzie went home in forenoon. Da over to H. Hilborns asking hands to move school to-morrow. very fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December FRIDAY, 12 (346-19)</p> <p>Herb. choring all day. Da helping to move the school. Ma at Drayton in afternoon &amp; paid taxes. very fine day lovely and bright.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 13 (347-18)</p> <p>Da working at school all day. Herb. choring. Da at Drayton at night. very stormy in forenoon, but clear after dinner, but very cold all day.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 14 (348-17)</p> <p>Ma and we children up to Grandpa Philp's in afternoon. very fine day, but sharp.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December MONDAY, 15 (349-16) 1902</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and helping move school in afternoon. rather stormy all day strong, raw, east wind.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 16 (350-15)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Then over to Adam Flath's and round by Drayton in afternoon. Da up to Uncle Richd for cement. rain and turned to soft snow and freezing</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 17 (351-14)</p> <p>Da choring and helping Mr. Flath cement the box stall. Herb Page {"Page" written on a slant after "Herb"} helping move the school for us. rather stormy and strong wind all day. very icy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December THURSDAY, 18 (352-13) 1902</p> <p>Da and Herb choring in forenoon Da at Mr. Mc Ewing's threshing in afternoon. I got Mark shod in forenoon. very fine day. rather soft about Miss North and her noon. father here for dinner {"noon" came after "about" and "Miss North and her" was written after "noon" was written. "father" is written on a down slant towards the line below where the sentence continues "here for dinner"}</p> <p>FRIDAY, 19 (353-12)</p> <p>Herb. choring all day. Da at Mr. McEwing's threshing till two o'clock then went to I. Hilborn. Ma at Drayton in afternoon fine day rather soft.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 20 (354-11)</p> <p>Herb. choring all day. Da at I Hilborn threshing. We children at Drayton in afternoon. Geo. brought Miss Duncan here to-night. very raw day rather misty in forenoon, but turned to sleet in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December SUNDAY, 21 (355-10) 1902</p> <p>Ma and Miss Duncan up to English Church to hear pipe organ. very nasty day. drizzling and raining all day. Herb. Page {"Page" written on a upwards slant after "herb"} came here to-night.</p> <p>MONDAY, 22 (356-9)</p> <p>Da at I. Hilborns till about nine. Then he and Herb. at Henry Hilborn's threshing Olive and I took Miss Duncan home after dinner. Rather cold all day.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 23 (357-8)</p> <p>Da and Herb. at H. Hilborns threshing till four o'clock. I went up and got Grandpa Philp and took him to Drayton in afternoon. very fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December WEDNESDAY, 24 (358-7) 1902</p> <p>Da at Wilmots {s is crossed out} Drury's threshing till noon. Then machine moved to Burrow's. Da and Herb getting ready to thresh, in afternoon. Ma, Olive &amp; Brock at Drayton afternoon. Heavy fall of snow at night, but rather soft</p> <p>THURSDAY, 25 (359-6)</p> <p>Christmas Day. Da choring. We children at Grandma's for dinner. Uncle Jim came home on noon train. Ma left about two o'clock to drive to Palmerston, she was to get Miss Duncan at her Uncle's on the way up. Gone to concert. very fine bright day. ground covered with snow</p> <p>FRIDAY, 26 (360-5)</p> <p>Da at Mr. Burrows threshing till about 4 o'clock. Herb. there in afternoon. machine moved here. Ma arrived home about twelve at noon. rather stormy all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December SATURDAY, 27 (361-4) 1902</p> <p>Threshing here all day. rather fine day. little snow in afternoon.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 28 (362-3)</p> <p>I drove Grandma up to church in forenoon Ma and Da up to Grandpa Philp's at night. rather sharp wind, but bright</p> <p>MONDAY, 29 (363-2)</p> <p>Finished threshing here at noon, had dinner and moved from here to Uncle Richd. Da and Herb. there in afternoon. rather stormy all day with soft snow falling.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December TUESDAY, 30 (364-1) 1902</p> <p>Da and Herb. at Uncle Richd threshing till four o'clock. Herb went home to-night. rather stormy with lot of snow falling.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 31 (365)</p> <p>Da choring, cleaning pens and straight-ening up. We children at Drayton in afternoon. very fine day. had our first cutter ride.</p> <p>Thursday, January 1. 1903 {hand written}</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon and cleaning up the barn floor. Mr. Duncan here for dinner. very fine bright day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MEMORANDUM.</p> <p>Friday, January, 2, 1903. Da choring in forenoon, cleaning pens and getting ready for fisher to come to chop. He brought down the machine this evening. soft, balmy day, turned to rain at night.</p> <p>Saturday January, 3, 1903.</p> <p>Sunday, January 4, 1903.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MEMORANDUM.</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3122b230273841f90152b236695bc8f3.pdf 64bf4e287ba65a16143df068d0ea040d PDF Text Text ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/128eff894da947dd1fa2d625bf70232d.pdf eeb4c1e6608c86fdf75942f2a8408e39 PDF Text Text ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dc95c8627cafbcdc02f0fab6516ec70d.pdf 971cfc451a1ba27d5730b404015e0766 PDF Text Text Clara Philp (1885 - 1971) 1905 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers {front cover} DAILY JOURNAL 1905 {Calendar for 1905} 220 Robt. Philp Dominion Diary Daily Journal for 1905 {drawing of pine tree branch} Published annually by The Copp, Clark COmpany, Limited 64 & 66 Front Street West, Toronto {Pages 3 to 39 are printed pages of various charts} Diary for 1905 Notes for 1905 { Lists of Various Holidays and Special Days Through the Year } �January SUNDAY, 1 (1-364) 1905 Uncle Jim and Willie here for dinner. Da and Ma gone over to Mr Duncan's after tea. dull, dismal day. foggy all day. mist like rain at night. sleighing done. New Year's Day (Dominion) (Jan. 1 falling this year on a Sunday.) Monday, 2 (2-363) Da and Wat took logs over to Moorefield in forenoon. Had dinner there then came home and he and Wat went over to vote for the Municipal Election. Ma and we children at Grandma's for dinner. The boys up here after tea. rather soft morning, but turned colder towards night. Stormy forenoon. Dickson, Reeve; J. Philp, Wetzel, McArthur, Brooks. Tuesday, 3 (3-362) Da choring all day Uncle Jim went home on 4.44 train. Stormy forenoon. very cold day. cold night Wednesday, 4 (4-361) Da choring in forenoon and drew in some hay off stacks in afternoon. Uncle Willie here in evening. We three up skating on pond this afternoon. rather snowy at times, but not very cold. quite bright. Thursday, 5 (5-360) Da choring all day. Ma and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. very nasty cold day. raw east wind rather stormy afternoon, getting worse towards night. Epiphany (Quebec) Friday, 6 (6-359) Da choring in forenoon, took shoes off team in afternoon. Mr. Webber came about four o'clock and fixed windmill pump. Here for tea. Uncle Willie here for while in afternoon. Hamp Bishop here looking to buy cattle. Not so very cold, but strong east wind snowing and somewhat stormy. January Saturday, 7 (7-358) 1905 Da choring in forenoon, took team to Drayton and got team shod, also took a few bags of chop. very stormy afternoon and night not very cold. �Sunday, 8 (8-357) Olive and I at Grandma's in afternoon. Uncle Willie up here in evening. very stormy at times all day not very cold. Monday, 9 (9-356) Da choring in forenoon, over at Henry Hilborn's threshing in afternoon. Miss Stone walked down before dinner Brock drove her home about four o'clock. No school. teacher sick, not back yet. Beautiful morning, but terrible stormy afternoon and night. Strong wind. not very cold January Tuesday, 10 (10-355) 1905 Da choring in forenoon. cleaned up some wheat in afternoon. Uncle Willie up to-night. terrible stormy all day but cleared up at night. rather sharp to-night. Wednesday, 11 (11-354) Da choring and cleaning pens all day. Uncle Willie and Ma at Drayton in forenoon. rather fine forenoon, but was terrible stormy and windy all afternoon. hailing at night. Thursday, 12 (12-353) Da choring in forenoon. He and Brock took wheat up to Mr. Morrison's and Uncle Richds in afternoon. I over to see Alice Page in afternoon. turned soft in night and was rather icy in morning. got colder through day. Stormy afternoon. Jersey calved. Calf is mine C.P. January Friday, 13 (13-352) 1905 Da choring in forenoon, Up helping Uncle Richd kill a beef in afternoon. Uncle Willie and Ma went up to see Aunty Gass in forenoon. Ma stayed up because Auntie had fell the day before and broke her leg up near the thigh. It cannot be set. Brock went up for Ma in afternoon. Will Walker here for few minutes. We three went with them to rink to Bill Richards first carnival. Beautiful day. Uncle Will went back to St. Thomas. Lovely night �Saturday, 14 (14-351) Da choring and cleaning pens all day. Ma and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. Lovely bright day, but getting stormy towards night. Uncle Rich'd brought down a quarter of beef. very cold night Sunday, 15 (15-350) Da drove Ma up to Auntie Gass's in afternoon. She staying all night. I at Grandma's. very stormy all day. pretty sharp wind January Monday, 16 (16-349) 1905 Will Walker came down this morning. He and Da choring and cleaned up a grist of chop in forenoon. Da took it to Drayton in afternoon. Went up for Ma to Gass's in evening. very stormy all day. and quite cold. Tuesday, 17 (17-348) Da and Will done up chores, then fanned up some oats. Mr. Craig and Annie here for dinner. Charlie Hilborn here in forenoon. Paid him $12.50 for threshing. Will went home at noon. Da went up to Gass's for Ma. very fine afternoon. rather stormy forenoon. quite sharp. Wednesday, 18 (18-347) Da and Will choring and Will took a grist to town in forenoon and again in afternoon. quite mild forenoon, but started to storm after dinner. January Thursday, 19 (19-346) 1905 Da done chores and Will took out a couple of loads of chop. Bill Gass here for dinner and took Ma back with him. Auntie getting a little worse. Will went home to-night. Olive and I went up to Mr. Walker's to a small party. Home half past two. Had a very fine time. lovely night. Nice clear day. not very cold. Friday, 20 (20-345) Da done chores. Will took out a grist this forenoon. Drawing out manure to other place in afternoon. Ma came home after dinner. very fine forenoon, but not quite so bright this afternoon. rather mild out. Fred Wilson here in afternoon to buy pigs. Did not get any. �Saturday, 21 (21-344) Da and Will done the chores, then drawing manure all day. Olive and Brock at town in afternoon. Da and Ma down at night. beautiful bright afternoon. not very cold. Auntie Philp, in Drayton was found dead in her bed this morning. January Sunday, 22 (22-343) 1905 Olive, Brock and I up to see Aunty Gass in afternoon, Ma down to Grandma's. rather sharp and stormy at times. Monday, 23 (23-342) Will not here to-day. Da done chores in forenoon, cleaned out pens in afternoon. Ma went up to Aunty Gass's this afternoon. Brock drove her up. She's staying all night. beautiful, bright, clear forenoon. rather dull this afternoon quite raw wind. Tuesday, 24 (24-341) Da and Will choring in forenoon. Will drawing manure in afternoon. Da at Aunty Philp's funeral. Bill Gass brought Ma home at noon. Miss Craig here for dinner. Wilmot Drury and A. Schmans here to spend evening. I over to party at Henry Hilborns. Abbey Fallis married to Capt. Smith this forenoon. very stormy afternoon. lot of snow fell turned very cold after supper, with strong wind. Aunty Philp 98 years old. Provincial Election Day 25. January Wednesday, 25 (258-340) 1905 Da and Will choring in forenoon. Will went home after dinner. Da went to vote. Too cold to draw manure. very stormy, windy cold day. terrible raw cold wind. roads heavy. Conservative Party have got into power by over 40 majority. South, East & West Wellington all returned Conservative to power. Downey, Craig and Tucker. Thursday, 26 (26-339) Da and Will choring in forenoon . Will and Wat drawing ice from Drayton, brought four loads this afternoon. rather stormy forenoon but very bright clear afternoon. very sharp wind. �Friday, 27 (24-338) Da choring in forenoon. Wat brought a load of ice in forenoon. Da and Wat. fixing place in shed for ice. very stormy all day. not cold. roads very heavy. Will not here to-day. January Saturday, 28 (28-337) 1905 Da done the chores, and Will went for a load of ice in forenoon. Will brought two loads in afternoon. Wat. drawing also. Brock to town with Will in afternoon. Da up to Uncle Richds with sow in afternoon beautiful clear bright day, but quite sharp. Sunday, 29 (29-336) Harry, Earl and Ella Lowes and Jennie Craig here in afternoon and for tea. very fine, beautiful, bright day. not cold. Monday, 30 (30-335) Da choring in forenoon. Wat and he packing away at the ice in afternoon. Mike Norris here to sell a cutter. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. very fine day, clear and bright. not cold. January Tuesday, 31 (31-344) 1905 Da and Will choring in forenoon, Wat came over after dinner and finished packing the ice. Da and Will then drawing out manure. Annie Craig gave us our lesson and stayed for dinner. Ma up to see Auntie Gass in afternoon. beautiful bright day. not cold. February Wednesday, 1 (32-333) Da and Will finished drawing out the manure and did the chores. very bright day, but pretty cold. Hugh Gibbs have young son to-day. * Thursday, 2 (33-332) Da and Will choring in forenoon. Will went home after dinner. I at Drayton all day getting Mrs. Gordon to help me with a waist. very stormy day. strong wind and very keen. �February Friday, 3 (34-331) 1905 Da choring in forenoon. Went to Drayton in afternoon. brought home a hundred of flour. very sharp cold day and night. not storming to-day. Saturday, 4 (35-330) {written along left side} Ada Philp 21 years old today. Da choring and cleaning pens all day. Mr. Joe Bell came for Ma about ten o'clock this morning. Aunty Gass died very early this morning. Da and I up for a little while at Gass's to-night. Ma staying all night. beautiful day, very clear and bright and sharp. Thermometer registered 20º below zero at half-past six this morning. Sunday, 5 (36-329) Brock and Olive went up to Gass's for Ma after dinner. very stormy all day. quite sharp. February Monday, 6 (37-328) 1905 Da did chores this forenoon. Then he and Ma at Aunty Gass's funeral in afternoon. quite a snowy forenoon, but turned out nice towards evening Uncle Jim came up on noon train. rather raw wind. roads heavy. Tuesday, 7 (38-327) Will Walker came down this morning. He and Da done chores in forenoon. Went over after dinner and drew old "Dan" Burrows horse out of stable dead. Then they went to bush and cut wood. Ma went up to Gass's and brought Mrs. Brian down with her for tea. She staying at Grandma's to-night. Olive 15 years old to-day. beautiful fine day. quite sharp. drifting a little. Jack Walker up here to-night. Wednesday, 8 (39-326) Wat and Will took five of our pigs and some of their own to Drayton this forenoon. Ma took Mrs. Brian to station this morning. Da and Will did not go to bush. WIll went home this evening. very stormy day. got worse on in afternoon. raw searching wind. �February Thursday, 9 (40-325) 1905 Will came down before dinner. Da did chores in forenoon. Cutting wood in bush in afternoon. Geo. Tucker here in afternoon to see fat cattle. quite soft day. very mild. snowed a little towards night. roads bad. Friday, 10 (41-324) Da and Will done up chores then drew up wood from bush till noon. Cutting wood in bush in afternoon. Mr. Corbett here to see fat cattle. very stormy at times. Snowed very hard at times, then would blow. getting colder towards night. roads bad. 2 Saturday, 11 (42-323) Da and Will done up chores, then at bush till noon. Will went home after dinner to go to milk-letting. Da scraped away snow from driving house doors, in afternoon. Will called in with milk report to-night. beautiful bright day. duller towards evening. February Sunday, 12 (42-322) 1905 I at Grandma's for dinner. Olive and I over to Burrow's after tea. very stormy all day. East storm changing round to west at night. very mild all day. little wind getting up at night. Monday, 13 (44-321) Will came down to help take cattle (fat) away, but got word that car didn't come. Da choring and cleaning pens. Will went home after dinner. very stormy all day. wind very cold. Thermometer 8º below zero at milking time. wind went down a little at dark. roads very quiet to-day. Da 49 years old to-day. Uncle Jim 32 years old. Tuesday, 14 (45-320) St. Valentine's Day. Da choring all day. Mr. Bready and Mr. Steve Moore came here about half past nine and stayed for dinner. very stormy all day. Thermometer registered 22º below zero this morning. moderated a lot towards evening. wind went down towards evening. �February Wednesday, 15 (46-319) 1905 Da choring in forenoon. Da at Drayton in afternoon for sugar. Could not get any as there was none in town. Had no train since Monday. Ma down helping Mrs. Jack Walker quilt in afternoon Charlie, Hosheal, Retta and Cranson Hilborn over here for the evening. very cold wind and quite stormy. roads bad. Thursday, 16 (47-318) Da done chores, cleaned pens and went to Drayton in afternoon. Got 100 lbs of sugar. very high wind, went down a little at night. cold day Sarah Burrows here in afternoon. Friday, 17 (48-317) Da choring all day. rather fine forenoon, but got terrible stormy after dinner and very windy. not very cold. February Saturday, 18 (49-316) 1905 Da choring all day. Olive and I up to help Winnie Walker, (make flower for carnival), in afternoon beautiful forenoon, little stormy after dinner, but calmed down and was a beautiful night. no travel on the roads. Sunday, 19 (50-315) Home all day. very fine mild day. snowed a little in morning. not so bright in afternoon. Monday, 20 (51-314) Da and Will choring in forenoon and at bush cutting wood in afternoon. rather fine day. blowing a little at noon. not cold day February Tuesday, 21 (52-313) 1905 Da and Will choring and cutting wood in bush. Annie Craig gave us our lessons and walked home after dinner. Ma up to Uncle Richard's in afternoon. very mild day. quite foggy all day. �Wednesday, 22 (53-312) Da and Will choring and cutting wood in bush. I walked up to see Miss Stone in afternoon. N. Perkin here in afternoon. Da and Will went up to Chas. Walkers for evening. rather stormy forenoon, but very mild day. Milder than yesterday. foggy. Thursday, 23 (54-311) Da choring in forenoon. Percy and he plowed the road in afternoon. Olive, Brock and I drove down to a Carnival on the rink at night. roads rough. very mild all day, but not very bright. Olive got second prize for "Music Costume" February Friday, 24 (55-310) 1905 Da choring in forenoon, and drawing up wood from bush in afternoon. Olive and I up to Mr. Walker's to a dance at night. very mild day. not very bright. Saturday, 25 (56-309) Da did up the chores. Then Wat, Brock and he took our 5 heifers to Moorefield. Got home about five o'clock. Uncle Richd took 10 head over also. Ma and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. Mr. J. Corbitt, assessor in this afternoon. very soft all day. soft snow falling in afternoon. turned quite a bit colder at night. Sunday, 26 (57 - 308) At home all day. I down to Grandma's in afternoon. very stormy all day. quite cold. February Monday, 27 (58-307) 1905 Da choring in forenoon, drawing up wood from bush in afternoon. Cecil Walker came down from school and stayed for tea. Olive and I went with Walker's young folks to a party at Bill Barrys in Rothsay. Had a fine time. very nice fine day. a little snowy at times in evening. not very cold. �Tuesday, 28 (59-306) Da choring in forenoon. He and Uncle Richd at Drayton in afternoon. rather stormy forenoon. lovely afternoon. Olive and I over to a party at Retta Hilborn's (night Hosheal came after us. We came home with McEwings. beautiful night. March Wednesday, 1 (60-305) Da and Will choring and fanned up a grist of chop. Will took it to Drayton in afternoon. Mr. Kemp came here in afternoon, he and Da went up to Uncle Richds to pick out a monument Mr. Kemp stayed all night. Played Euchre. beautiful bright day. not very cold. Will Walker came down this morning. March Thursday, 2 (61-304) 1905 Will took load of chop to Drayton in forenoon and another in afternoon. Da done the chores. Will went home to-night. Da gone over to Burrows to have game of euchre at night. beautiful bright day, but rather cold wind. Friday, 3 (62-303) Da done the chores and took a grist to Drayton in forenoon. Will came home with him and helped fill another. Da took it down in afternoon. Ma and Grandma over to see Mrs. Harrison in afternoon. Stayed for tea. rather mild day. colk bleak wind. snowing quite heavily at night. Saturday, 4 (63-302) Will came down this morning and took a grist to town. Da did chores. Then took black heifer down to Johnny Brooks after dinner and cut load of ice while Will brought home the chop. Brought ice at night. Brock at Drayton with Will in afternoon. beautiful bright, clear, day. rather cold wind. Mr. North called this morning and left a pump log to go to Uncle Rich'ds March Sunday, 5 (64-301) 1905 Brock up to Uncle Richds in afternoon. drifting all day. rather a little stormy in afternoon wind rather searching. �Monday, 6 (65-300) Da and Will done chores and cleaned out pens, then drawing manure all day. Ma up to Bob Gass for bag of Spy apples in afternoon. Just a beautiful bright warm day. Wilmot Drury's party. Did not go. Tuesday, 7 (66-299) Da and Will choring and drawing Manure all day. Miss Craig here for dinner. Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. Mabel came down this afternoon. Alex Duff here in afternoon and took Bull away. very fine day, but got little dull towards evening. very mild. Da and Ma married 23 years to-night: March Ash Wednesday (Quebec & N.W.T.) Wednesday, 8 (67-298) 1905 Da and Will choring and finished drawing out the manure. Da gone up to Mr. Morrison's and over to J. Irvins to see Tom Miller. Will went home to-night and was going to see Gregory's and Herb. McLaughlan and see Stewart Malcolson. Brock at Hilborns and McEwings asking hands to wood-bee. beautiful bright day. E.G. Henry called in this evening. Thursday, 9 (68-297) Da and Will did the chores, then went to bush and felled trees till noon. Had wood-bee in the afternoon. Had 17 men for tea. Mabel here in afternoon. Mr. Walker came down after tea and had game of euchre. Will went home. very fine day. quite soft and mild. * Friday, 10 (69-296) Da choring in forenoon and put in props under the kitchen. At Drayton in afternoon. Had our party to- night. Tom Miller played and Stewart Malcosom called off. About 46 here. Broke up about half past three. beautiful night; rather sharp. a little stormy through the day. March Saturday, 11 (70-295) 1905 Da done up the chores and cleaned out pens. Took the Jersey down to Bill Richard's in afternoon. Cecil w Walker here for dinner. Will and Mr. Walker drawing home hay from the stack. We straightning up after party. Very fine bright day. rather sharp wind. �Sunday, 12 (71-294) Ma and I up to church in forenoon. fine forenoon. quite stormy in afternoon, but cleared off and was a beautiful evening sharp wind. Monday, 13 (72-293) Da and Will done up chores, then drawing up wood from bush the rest of day. Ma over helping Mrs. Burrow paper the north bed-room. Brock went to town for a hundred of flour after school. beautiful fine clear day. 10º below zero this morning March Tuesday, 14 (73-292) 1905 Da and Will done up the chores then drawing up wood from the bush all day. Miss Craig here and gave us our lessons. stayed to dinner. Finished drawing up the body wood. just the limbs now to get up. beautiful bright day. lovely moon-light nights. Wilmot Drury here asking for a party at Bill Well's on 8th Peel to-morrow night. Wednesday, 15 (74-291) Da and Will done the chores, then drawing hay from the stack into the barn. Mr. Walker and Chester helping. They took home a load of hay and straw. Will went home to-night. Ma and Grandma at Drayton this afternoon. Brock over to Wilmot's to say we're not going to party. Hosheal Hilborn went West to-day. Beautiful bright day. quite warm in middle of day. Thursday, 16 (75-290) Da did chores in forenoon. drawing limbs up to house from bush in afternoon. Mrs. J. Walker up here at supper time. Sleeting in forenoon and freezing on every thing very slippery. very mild day. dull and dark. �March Friday, 17 (76-289) 1905 St. Patrick's Day Da done chores in forenoon, then at bush cutting up limbs in afternoon. Ma at quilting at Mrs. J. Walker's in afternoon. very foggy forenoon, cleared off at noon and was beautiful afternoon. snow went in fields quite a bit this afternoon very mild all day. Saturday, 18 (77-288) Da choring in forenoon. cleaned out pens and walked to Drayon in afternoon. very dull day. very foggy and showry in forenoon. cleared off after dinner but was still showery. thunder and lightning in afternoon. very foggy at night. roads very soft. Snow gone a lot to-day. Sunday, 19 (78-287) Olive and I walked up to Miss Stone's for dinner and back again in evening. rather dull day. roads bad. raw east wind. turned cold through night and froze. Sheet of paper laid on top of Diary page {random figuring in left corner of page} The number of days that Will worked here 37½ all together 1905 (05) Jan 16 all day Apr 3 half day " 17 half " Mar 21 all day " 18 all " Mar 22 " " " 19 all " Feb 21 all day " 20 all " " 22 " " " 21 all " Mar 1 " " " 24 all " " 2 " " " 25 half " " 3 (came home from town with Da) " 26 all " " 4 " " " 28 all " " 6 " " " 31 all " " 7 " " Feb 1 all " " 8 " " " 2 half " " 9 " " " 7 all " " 13 " " " 8 " " " 14 " " " 9 half " " 15 " " " 10 all " 1904 " 11 half " Dec 9 Threshing " 13 " " " 10 Threshing �" 20 all " " 12 all day " 15 " " " 16 " " " 17 " " Another Sheet of Paper Laid Over Diary Page Random calculations and numbers written haphazardly on page Following names listed: Mr Magee Mrs " Cecil " Florence Martin Mildred Magee Ethel " Douglas " Clementine " Mrs Graham Ethel Fisher Edith Stone house Olive - Ethel Gill Clare - Marvin Courtney {Alma, Estelle, Geoffrey, Clementine} {Florence's Children} Scribbles across the bottom of page March MONDAY, 20 (79-286) 1905 Da did chores in forenoon, then Wat and he covered the ice in afternoon. beautiful bright day. snow went away a lot to day. Freezing at night. TUESDAY, 21 (80-285) Will Walker came down to do chores. Da gone to Harriston on noon train. walked to station. Annie Craig here and gave us our lessons. She walked. C. Hilborn here after his saw at night. rather dull day, bright about noon but dull again towards evening. soft to night, raw east wind all day. Will splitting wood here at house. �WEDNESDAY, 22 (81-284) Will done up the chores, then splitting wood all day. I walked down to Drayton in morning. Da came off morning train. Then we came back at noon. Will went home to-night. thawing all day. not bright at all. Eli Mitchel married to Ida McKay. Elmer Ganies " " Ida Blackwell. Clara 20 years old. March THURSDAY, 23 (82-283) 1905 Da done chores, then splitting wood in afternoon. Uncle Johnny Gordon here in afternoon. very fine day. snow gone a lot to-day. roads bad. looking like a change in the weather. FRIDAY, 24 (83-282) Da done the chores, and cleaned out the pens in the forenoon, splitting wood in afternoon. raining a little this morning but cleared off and was quite bright. not freezing any. snow going fast to-day. roads very bad (soft). SATURDAY, 25 (84-281) Da done the chores, splitting wood and digging a drain to let water away from in front of driving house. Olive, Brock and I walked to Drayton in afternoon. beautiful bright warm day. snow going very quickly. roads quite soft. getting bare on the 12th. March SUNDAY, 26 (85-280) 1905 Da down to Mr. McEwing's in afternoon. Wallace Walker here this afternoon. very dull at times. quite skiffs of rain off and on, cooler to-day. MONDAY, 27 (86-279) Da done up chores and cleaned pens in forenoon. Walked to town in afternoon for salt for sick cow (Judy) Mr. Josh Gregory brought in two bags potatoes in afternoon. very warm day. bright. Lawsuit on between Will Gregory and Hugh Gibb- over potatoes that were frozen. �TUESDAY, 28 (87-278) Da done the chores and splitting wood all day. Mr. Craig brought Annie over this morning and called for her after dinner. Dave Corbitt and Bill Noble here in afternoon. very warm bright day. looking like rain. buggy's and waggons running now. Judy calved. March WEDNESDAY, 29 (88-277) 1905 Da done up chores and cleaned pens in forenoon. Splitting wood in afternoon. very hot day. Thermometer 74º very bright. snow all gone round house. THURSDAY, 30 (89-276) Da done chores and finished splitting wood. Piling up the wood. Mr. Johnston agent for machinery called in this afternoon. Quite heavy shower rain about school time, dull till noon, then cleared off and was very bright afternoon high wind, but it went down at night. FRIDAY, 31 (90-275) Da done the chores and piling wood rest of day. Ma went up to Gass's and helped Bill empty a bed-tick. very fine day. I started Olive's dress. April SATURDAY, 1 (91-274) 1905 Da choring and finished piling the wood. Ma, Olive and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. bright, forenoon, but dull and dark in afternoon. rather raw cold wind. I working at Olive's brown dress all day SUNDAY, 2 (92-273) At home all day. dull all day. rather raw last wind. �MONDAY, 3 (93-272) Da did chores, then he and Wat loaded up the hogs and he took them to Moorefield. Will Walker came down after dinner then he and Da cutting up limbs in bush. Came on rain after supper and rained quite hard. quite bright at times strong, rather cold east wind. Will stayed all night. April TUESDAY, 4 (94-271) 1905 Da done the chores. Then split a few hard blocks of wood before dinner. Jack Walker up here in forenoon. Da helping Jack Walker clean up seed grains in afternoon. Will went home after breakfast. quite a rain before breakfast. dull till noon. then quite fine with very strong wind. very sultry, but turned colder towards night. Miss Craig not here. WEDNESDAY, 5 (95-270) Da done up the chores in forenoon then he and Watt cleaning up seed grains here in afternoon. Tom Henderson and Burrows Deering Agents here in forenoon. rather cold day, but a little milder towards night. cloudy at times. quite hard frost. THURSDAY, 6 (96-269) Da did up the chores, then lying round the house all afternoon. He took sick in the night with diarrhoea and his stomach feels very weak. Mr. Walker and Chester drew two loads of straw home in afternoon. dull and cloudy, with quite a flurry of snow in afternoon. a little milder towards night. April FRIDAY, 7 (97-268) 1905 Da cleaned out the stables, then lying around rest of day. Felt a little better but still very weak. Brock came home sick to-night. quite bright, but cold wind. SATURDAY, 8 (98-267) Will Walker came down this morning. Did up chores and cleaned out pens, then he and Da started to clip "Mark", finished him after dinner and Olive and I went to town. Da and Will fanning up some oats for Will. Da and Will gone to town after supper. very fine bright day, but cold wind. hard frost this morning. �SUNDAY, 9 (99-266) Ma and Brock up to see Miss Stone in afternoon. Da and Ma down to I. Hilborn's after tea to see old Mr. Lundy. Olive and I at Grandma's for dinner. Sara Burrows here in evening. lovely bright afternoon. dull forenoon rather strong wind quite warm. April MONDAY, 10 (100-265) 1905 Da did up chores, then John Walker came and they cleaned up wheat then took fanning mill over to Watt, just before milking. Ma helping Mrs. Burrows paper the boy's chamber. raining almost steady till three o'clock then cleared up. quite warm gentle rain. mild night. TUESDAY, 11 (101-264) Da did up the chores then went over and helping Wat. to clean up seed grain the rest of day. Miss Craig here and gave us our lessons. rather dull forenoon but got brighter as the day went on. Colder towards evening Freezing at night. WEDNESDAY, 12 (102-263) Da did up the chores, then went over and helped Wat, finish fanning up seed grain Then Da took team to town and got them shod. Brought home a Butter- worker. Ma at Drayton in forenoon and got Mark shod. Lovely bright day. quite strong wind in afternoon. warm. April THURSDAY, 13 (103-262) 1905 Da did up chores and cleaned out pens in forenoon. Went to Drayton in afternoon and had "Dick" shod. Spring Horse Show to-day. Beautiful bright day but quite cold in evening. FRIDAY, 14 (104-261) Da done the chores, then he killed a pig. Mr. Burrows helping. Hitched up the colt with Molly, for first time, and drove them on the lines in the afternoon. rather dull day. snow flurries at times colder towards night. �SATURDAY, 15 (105-260) Da done the chores in forenoon, then he and Brock took piece of meat up to Uncle Richds. Drove colt for first to waggon. Drawing a few rails from old orchard fence over to house. Olive walked to town in afternoon. Got two teeth filled quite a cold day. heavy snow flurrys in afternoon. April SUNDAY, 16 (106-259) 1905 Da and Ma over to Dick Lowes to-day. rather bright at times, with heavy snow storms towards evening. high wind and pretty cold. MONDAY, 17 (107-258) Mr. Chas Walker got 33 bush of oats @ 40¢ bush this forenoon. Da done up the chores and cleaned pens in forenoon. Drew up some limbs from bush, then Bob Gass came along for seed Barley. very wintry morning. ground covered with snow, very heavy falls of snow and stormy at times all day. quite cold. rather bright TUESDAY, 18 (108-257) Da did up chores then drawing up limbs from bush till he cracked the "reach" of waggon then drawing rails off sideroad. Bush very soft. terrible snow storms at times in forenoon, slight flurries in afternoon. quite cold. C. Hilborn and Will brought engine and saw here from Lowery's after tea to saw wood. Miss Craig not here. April WEDNESDAY, 19 (109-256) 1905 Will came down this forenoon and helped with the chores then they drew rest of rails from side-road and filled tank before dinner. Ma at Drayton in forenoon. Wat and Chester helping saw up rails and limbs. very fine day. high wind all day. rather cold in morning. snow all disappeared and ground drying very quickly. �THURSDAY, 20 (110-255) Da done up chores in forenoon and cleaned out pens. I went to town after dinner to send Dr. Pickel up to see Vesta. She has inflammation of Bowels. Da piling wood in afternoon quite mild day rather dull spitting rain in afternoon. Will Walker here in forenoon for a couple of bags of seed oats and took old Dick over to work Lowery's horse sick. GOOD FRIDAY (Dominion) FRIDAY, 21 (111-254) Da done up the chores, then piling up the wood rest of day. raining through night and turned to sleet with heavy fall of snow wet and disagreeable. quite fine at night. Brock went to town after dinner with an article instrument of Dr. Pickel's. rather raw day. April SATURDAY, 22 (112-253) 1905 Da done chores and cleaned out pens in forenoon. He and Brock finished piling wood in afternoon. Olive walked to Drayton in forenoon and got some teeth filled. Mr. Corbett here in evening to see hogs. very bright all day. Snow all gone again. milder towards night. froze hard. SUNDAY, 23 (113-252) Easter Sunday Ma, Olive and I up to English church in forenoon. Olive and I walked down to I. Hilborn's in afternoon. Old Mr. Lundy dead. beautiful bright day. rather cool wind. EASTER MONDAY (Dominion) MONDAY, 24 (114-251) Da and Brock done the chores, then cleaned out pens, and cleaned up the stack bottoms. Will brought old Dick home. Da plowing orchard and fence bottom in afternoon. Ma and I at Mr. Lundy's funeral and down town. rather dull forenoon, but brightened up towards noon, and got pretty windy. rather cold. Bill Barry here in evening. April TUESDAY, 25 (115-250) 1905 Da and Brock done the chores, then Da plowing in orchard all day. Ma at Grandma's making soap out of "Gilletts Lye", in afternoon. very beautiful day, quite strong wind in afternoon. Miss Craig not here. �WEDNESDAY, 26 (116-249) Da and Brock done the chores then finished plowing the orchard, then started to cultivate field along side wire fence. Olive walked to town in forenoon got some teeth filled. Norm Perkin here for dinner. Aunt Emma here in afternoon rather dull in forenoon, but turned out very fine. quite hot afternoon. ground rather wet. THURSDAY, 27 (117-248) Da done some of the chores, then sowed, what he cultivated yesterday, in forenoon. Finished the chores at noon and got John Walker's three horse cultivator and finished the field to-night. Olive and Brock up to Miss Stone's for Rose bush, in afternoon. very fine day. quite hazy and pretty warm. April FRIDAY, 28 (118-247) 1905 Da finished sowing what he cultivated yesterday afternoon and then harrowed it. Finished about four o'clock, then cultivating root ground. very fine day. pretty warm, but good breeze. hazy and smoky all day. planted a few potatoes after supper. SATURDAY, 29 (119-246) Da disced the wet part of root ground finished cultivating it, then sowed and harrowed it. Mr. North here for dinner, but couldn't fix pump as he had not windlass. Olive and I at town in forenoon. little rain in the night and a sprinkle this morning. cleared off and was fine afternoon, strong wind. Da cleaned pens and disced a piece of the orchard after tea. Have about 15 acres sowed to-night. SUNDAY, 30 (120-245) At home all day. We children back to bush in afternoon. very few flowers out. very dull day. quite cold and very cloudy. May MONDAY, 1 (121-244) 1905 Da cultivating in forenoon and sowing what he cultivated, in afternoon, back at Uncle Richds line fence. Ma took Olive down to Drayton this morning. She starting to school in town and boarding at Tom Henderson's. rather dull and cold this forenoon, but cleared off and was quite bright. Cheese factory started John Walker milk drawer. �TUESDAY, 2 (122-243) Da done up the chores, then went out about ten and disced in field back of Poplars. After dinner he harrowed what was sowed the day before, then cultivating till six o'clock. Miss Craig here and gave me a lesson. Planted few potatoes and beans in orchard after supper. snowing and sleeting before breakfast, sprinkle of rain after breakfast, then cleared off and was fine afternoon, searching east wind. WEDNESDAY, 3 (123-242) Da done the chores, then took a grist of chop to Drayton in forenoon. Da cultivating some and sowing this afternoon. I went to Drayton before dinner and got Mrs. Gordon to fit my blue dress. quite heavy showers this morning, then cleared off and was very hot the rest of day. Thundering at night and looking like rain. May THURSDAY, 4 (124-241) 1905 Elsie colt 3 years old. Mr. McEwing here at night. Da done the chores, then went and harrowed behind Poplars, brought cultivator up with him, and broke the tongue coming up. Picked some stone off little field on other place and got J. Walker's cultivator before dinner. Cultivated field behind Grandpas driving house and started in the one this way. Roy sowing oats in afternoon where Da cultivated. strong wind fine afternoon, turned colder through night foggy morning. FRIDAY, 5 (125-240) Da done the chores then he and Uncle Richds two teams and Ross McEwing working on other place. Cultivated and sowed a 14 acre field and 6 acres. Brock went for Olive after school. Mr. & Mrs. Jim Gregory here in evening for short while. Jim Bready here for first time for dinner. went to Drayton from here. foggy morning cleared off and was fine day. sprinkle of rain about four. heavy showers went round. quite a breeze and warm. SATURDAY, 6 (126-239) Da harrowed what was sowed yesterday in forenoon. Went to town about four o'clock for grist. Professor Rayner came here to tune piano. Stayed for dinner. came on a drizzling rain about ten o'clock. rained very steadily and hard till about four o'clock, turned quite cool. Mother 42 years old. �May SUNDAY, 7 (127-238) 1905 Da and I down to old Mrs. Hambly's funeral in afternoon. dull and dark forenoon, but turned out fine in afternoon. very high wind, but went at night. Mr. & Mrs. T. Henderson called to-night had been over to Dick Lowes. MONDAY, 8 (128-237) Da done up some chores, then Wat and Uncle Richd helped him load 13 hogs and he took them to Moorefield in forenoon. Turned young cattle out for first time, in afternoon, into field behind farm. then drawing out manure onto other place to spread round fence when they could'not get in winter time. quite heavy showers after dinner, quite cool and windy all day. rather bright forenoon. Brock took Olive back to school this morning. TUESDAY, 9 (129-236) Da done the chores then Harry and Roy came down with their team and all drew out manure to other place. Uncle Richd. here also. Miss Craig here for dinner. Bill Barry here for while in evening quite cold wind, bright at times, then dull again. May WEDNESDAY, 10 (130-235) 1905 Uncle Richds two teams came down this morning to gang-plow. Ross up with his teams. Da ganging also, in field behind old orchard. Didn't get finished. Ma and Grandma at Drayton in forenoon. Ma got brown straw hat. dull all day. no sunshine, sprinkle of rain about four o'clock. THURSDAY, 11 (131-234) Da and Harry, sowed and (harrowed twice) half of field behind old orchard. Ma helping Grandma make soap in afternoon. Minnie Walker and Sara Burrows here in evening. dull and quite hazy all day. scarcely any sunshine. �FRIDAY, 12 (132-233) Da and Harry finished the seeding at noon to-day. Da cleaned out pens and covered a patch of twitch grass with it, in wheat field. then cultivated in turnip ground. Jim Bready here for dinner. Brock went for Olive round by the 10th and she came round other way with Hilborns. Da gone to town at night for to pay C. White some money. very fine afternoon. dull morning. strong breeze. beautiful night. Alice Page 20 years old May SATURDAY, 13 (133-232) 1905 Da done the chores, then cultivating till noon with John Walkers' cultivator, on turnip and mangol ground. Took cultivator home and brought up turnip drill, then sowed mangols 36 rows. Miss Stone came down this forenoon and Brock drove her to town. He also took back Uncle Richds grass seed. Ma dug over pansy bed in afternoon very fine day. and a lovely night. SUNDAY, 14 (134-231) Ma at Grandma's in afternoon Mr. Craig here for while. very heavy rain this morning. cleared off and was very hot at times. MONDAY, 15 (135-230) Da done the chores, then cleaned rubbish out of orchard and disced it till noon. Digging between trees in afternoon. Brock drove Olive back to school this morning. Mr. Craig got load of hay this forenoon out of barn. very disagreeable forenoon. little scud of rain at times. very dull afternoon. rather cool. milk goes to factory every day now. May TUESDAY, 16 (136-229) 1905 Da digging between trees in orchard in forenoon. Throwing rotten turnips out of root-house in afternoon. Let cows out for first time at noon on to other place. We washed blankets in afternoon. Miss Craig here in forenoon. quite fine forenoon, but quite a big shower in afternoon. �WEDNESDAY, 17 (137-228) Da plowed little patch in front and some corn ground other side of driving house in forenoon, working on corn ground and harrowing piece in front. Miss Stone and Lawrence here for dinner. I at town in afternoon for Olive. no school rest of week. Teachers convention. quite fine at times, then again, cloudy. thundering at noon. THURSDAY, 18 (138-227) Da and Wat made gravel box in forenoon. Then over helping draw Burrows barn to-gether in afternoon. Brock up to Wooddissee's for strawberry plants in afternoon. Ma down helping Grandma pack up things, all day. quite heavy rain in forenoon, raw, dull and cold in afternoon. Uncle Willie came home to-night. May FRIDAY, 19 (139-226) 1905 Da plowing at the corn ground, then moving fence below it. Ma and Brock at Drayton from eleven o'clock helping Grandma straighten things round. Mr. Bready here for dinner. Minnie Walker here in afternoon, asked us to go to Elora Rocks on 24th May. very fine bright day, but very windy, looking like frost. SATURDAY, 20 (140-225) Da marked {diarist placed an asterisk above "a" in the word marked} rows for potatoes and cut some potatoes in forenoon. Dropped potatoes in afternoon below orchard. Ma at Drayton all day helping Grandma Myrtle Burrows and Annie here for while in afternoon. very bright day, but cold wind. froze very hard at night, also night before. also SUNDAY, 21 (141-224) Mr. and Mrs. Joe Davidson came here in afternoon and stayed for tea. Uncle Willie and Jim here after tea for a while. very fine bright day, wind rather cool. May MONDAY, 22 (142-232) 1905 Da working on corn ground and planting some potatoes. Bill Barry came here to build fence from orchard fence, down to brush fence. rather dull in forenoon. fine afternoon. frost at night. Brock took Olive back to school. �TUESDAY, 23 (143-222) Da working on corn ground in forenoon. sowing it in afternoon, and picking up along big ditch. I at Drayton in forenoon. Bill working at fence all day. very fine bright day, but wind rather cold. I sent word to Miss Craig not to come as I don't know my lesson. VICTORIA DAY (Dominion) WEDNESDAY, 24 (144-221) Da plowing and harrowing piece of sod over big ditch, and moving rails. Bill building fence. I went to Elora Rock with Templars of Rothsay. (fizzle). beautiful bright day. cool in evening and morning. {page laid over diary page} Mr. Barrys time May - 22 all day August 15 half day " - 23 " " " 18 all " " - 24 " " " 19 " " " - 25 " " " 21 " " " - 27 half " " 22 " " June - 7 " " " 23 " " " - 26 all " " 24 " " " - 27 " " " 25 " " July - 11 " " " 27 " " " - 13 half " " 28 " " " - 19 " " " 29 " " " - 20 all " " 30 " " " - 21 " " " 31 " " " - 22 " " Sept 1 " " " - 24 " " " 2 " " " - 25 " " " 4 " " " - 26 " " " 5 " " " - 27 " " " 6 " " " - 28 " " " 7 " " " - 29 " " " 8 " " " - 31 " " " 9 " " August -1 " " " 12 " " " -2 " " " 13 " " " -3 " " " 14 " " �" -7 " " " 15 " " " -8 " " " 16 " " " -9 " " " 22 " " " -10 " " " 23 " " " -11 " " " 25 " " " -12 " " " 26 " " " -14 half " {page laid over diary page - quite a bit of scribbling and the following} Thelma Walker Thelma Walker ___________________________________ Oct 16 all day Oct 17 " " May THURSDAY, 25 (145-220) 1905 Da cleaned out pens, then drawing out manure on to turnips ground. Bill fencing behind Poplar brushes. Ma at Drayton at Grandma's all day. very fine day, but very windy all afternoon. wind fell at night and quite a shower after tea. FRIDAY, 26 (146-219) Da drawing out manure on to turnip ground all day. Mr. Bready here for dinner. Brock went for Olive after school. quite fine day, but rather cool wind, very hard frost at night. Brock brought sack of "Cream Equivalant" $2.00 for calves. SATURDAY, 27 (147-218) Da plowing down manure on turnip ground in forenoon. Bill Barry came over after dinner and he and Da cut potatoes and planted them below corn in afternoon. Da finished plowing in manure and harrowed it twice Olive over to Craigs for her music lesson in afternoon. Ma and Brock planted tomatoes and cabbage plants to-night. �very fine day. quite hot. Uncle Richd brought up two bags of potatoes from Mr. Andrews for us. May SUNDAY, 28 (148-217) 1905 Olive and I up to English Church in forenoon. Ma and Brock over to grave-yard in afternoon. very fine day, rather windy. cool. MONDAY, 29 (149-216) Da cleaned out pens and drawing out manure to turnip-ground till about noon. Over to Burrows after dinner, then cleaned calf-pens. Hay press came to Burrows. Brock took Olive back to school. very wet day. started to sprinkle about ten o'clock, and kept getting heavier, till it rained hard and steadily till after four o'clock. lot of water fell. Cecil Walker here for tea. TUESDAY, 30 (150-215) Da over at Burrow's helping press hay, till about eleven o'clock. Bill Barry took our team and took a load of rails to Rothsay Da hoeing potatoes in afternoon and scuffled strawberries after tea. mowed and raked lawn before dinner. Ma and I cleaned front room in afternoon. Miss Craig not here to-day. cleared off about ten o'clock and came out very warm. May WEDNESDAY, 31 (151-214) 1905 Da drawing out manure to turnip ground in forenoon. spreading what was in a heap back there, in afternoon. plowing it in after tea. Ma and I cleaned two bed rooms to-day. beautiful day. just cool enough to make it agreeable. frost this morning. June ASCENSION DAY (Quebec) THURSDAY, 1 (152-213) Da finished plowing in the manure, then drawing from shed and manure house on to turnip ground. Uncle Willie here in afternoon. Mrs. Bill Barry here in afternoon. Annie Craig called to see if I could make here a Dressing Sacque. Ma and I cleaned two bed rooms. very fine day, quite warm. looking like rain. Brock to town for Beef this morning. �FRIDAY, 2 (153-212) Da working on root ground all day. Mr. Bready here for dinner. Da and Ma at Drayton in evening. Dull morning, but cleared off and turned out quite fine. cool evening. windy. Brock went for Olive. June SATURDAY, 3 (154-211) 1905 Da over helping Mr. Hatch "jack" up his barn in forenoon. Working on root ground in afternoon. I went to town this forenoon Brock up at Uncle Richds in afternoon. very fine bright day. heavy frost this morning. SUNDAY, 4 (155-210) Da, Ma and I up to see old Mrs. McKay in evening. dull, damp forenoon, but turned out quite sultry in afternoon. MONDAY, 5 (156-209) Brock took Olive back to town this morning. Da went out to work turnip ground, but it came on rain. Da buried a sheep after dinner, then choring. came on very heavy rain about three o'clock. cleared off about about five, and Uncle Willie and I went up to Mr. J Gregory's for tea. Spent a very nice evening. cool and very damp. Uncle Willie 37 years old. June TUESDAY, 6 (157-208) 1905 Da at Jack Walker in forenoon helping press hay. Ma down also. Da choring in afternoon. Went up to McKee's after tea to see when press was coming here. F. Page here for block of ice. Miss Craig did not come. rained very gentle steady rain about breakfast time cleared off and came out quite fine, but raining again to-night. very sharp lightning. WEDNESDAY, 7 (158-207) Bill Barry came down about noon. Noecker's hay-press came here about four o'clock. Mr. Duff, Mr. Longthorn, Mr. McColgan, Mr. Cavenaugh, Da choring in forenoon. Da and Mr. Duff came went to town at night. Bill stayed at Burrows, all night. Uncle Will called here for few minutes. very steady rain for while in forenoon but cleared off some. Had eleven men for tea. cool night. �THURSDAY, 8 (159-206) Hay pressers, went away about ten o'clock this morning. Noecker wouldn't press stack, but just took hay in barn. Da took load of hay to town and had the horses shod. Very fine day. shunshiny day. Minnie Walker and Mrs. Lowrey called this afternoon and asked us up to their place for Friday night. Bill Barry came down from Morrisons and helped load hay. stayed all night. June FRIDAY, 9 (160-205) 1905 Da took load of hay in forenoon, then he and Wat each took a load in afternoon. Ma at Drayton all day, brought Olive home. Mr. Bready here for dinner. Bill Barry came down and helped load hay. Olive and I up to Mr. Walker's to spend evening. Had a splendid time. rather dull and quite sultry. looking like rain. SATURDAY, 10 (161-204) Da cleaning pens and stables, in forenoon, Brought cultivator over from other place and choring some in afternoon. Dave Corbitt here in afternoon quite heavy rain in morning, then cleared up some, but came on rain again towards night. quite sultry at night. Mrs. Craig and Annie here and gave us each a music lesson. SUNDAY, 11 (162-203) Da and Mr. Bready drove out to Arthur this forenoon. Olive Brock and I up to Miss Stone's for dinner. Uncle Willie here in afternoon. very sultry at times cooler towards evening. quite a mizzle of rain this morning. June MONDAY, 12 (163-202) 1905 Da and Wat each took a load of our hay to station this morning. That finishes our hay. Da helping Wat draw his hay, took three loads. I took Olive to town this morning, roads very muddy, but dried a little this afternoon. very foggy morning but cleared off this afternoon. not very bright. �TUESDAY, 13 (164-201) Da took two loads of hay, for Wat, this forenoon. Took a load of our hay (loose) down to Dr. Pickel in afternoon. Jennie Craig here in afternoon for her Mothers umbrella. Ross helped load the hay after dinner. very foggy morning, but cleared off and was a lovely day. A beautiful moon-light night. Johnny Benson went West this morning. WEDNESDAY, 14 (165-200) Wat. Percy and Ross helped Da load a fat steer. Da and Wat took it to Moorefield. Burrows, Uncle Richd and we washed sheep in afternoon Mr. Walper and Mr. T. Henderson here for tea. I down to McEwing after tea. very hot day. Thermometer stood at 100° at half past six. no breeze, steer brought $70.xx June THURSDAY, 15 (166-199) 1905 Da got John Walker's cultivator, and cultivated the turnip ground this forenoon. Harry came down this afternoon and ridged up turnip ground. Da sowed the turnips. Ma at Drayton all day. Wat had our stock rack this morning. terrible hot day, Horses and cattle suffer with the heat. FRIDAY, 16 (167-198) Da cleaning pens and horse stables in forenoon. Over at Mr. Burrows in afternoon helping "jack" up the barn, to push it together. Mr. Bready here for dinner. Ma up to see Mrs. C. Walker in afternoon. She had tumor cut out of breast. Brock went for Olive. very sultry all day, quite a rain this forenoon and again in the afternoon. very heavy shower after tea. Mrs. Jack Mitchell and old Mrs McKay both dead. SATURDAY, 17 (168-197) Da took a grist and some wheat to town in forenoon, Choring in afternoon. Ma and I over to Mrs. Jack Mitchells funeral in afternoon. large funeral. very hot day on man and beast. Will Walker called here in forenoon. Farmers' Excursion to O. A. College. Da scuffling potatoes and strawberries after tea. �June SUNDAY, 18 (169-196) 1905 Ma, Olive and I up to Old Mrs. McKay funeral. large funeral. very hot day. MONDAY, 19 (170---195) Da sheared the sheep to-day, finished scuffling potatoes after tea. I took Olive to school this morning. very hot forenoon, but breeze sprang up at noon, and the air cooled down some. Old Mrs. Woods died suddenly. TUESDAY, 20 (171---194) Da up at Rothsay doing road work. Had dinner with Miss Stone. Will Walker came over this morning, scuffled mangolds and hoeing all day. Miss Craig here for dinner. Miss North, her mother, and Miss McCarthy called here for while in afternoon. very warm day, but very nice breeze. June WEDNESDAY, 21 (172---193) 1905 Da and Brock finished hoeing the mangols at milking-time. Ma and I at Old Mrs Wood's funeral in afternoon. large funeral. pretty hot at times, again cloudy. looking like rain at night. Da started to scuffle corn after tea. THURSDAY, 22 (173---192) Da finished scuffling corn, then cleaned out pens. Jack Walker helping Da "ring" hogs after tea. Ma at Drayton all day. very bright day, but quite cool. Orton's birthday. FRIDAY, 23 (174---191) Da plowed and harrowed little patch down where Grandpa's were. Mr. Bready here for dinner. I over baking for Mrs Burrows in afternoon. Olive, Brock and I over to Zion Social in evening. Uncle Willie called in for little while in evening. very fine day, evening cool. Grandpa Philp one year dead to-day. �June SATURDAY, 24 (175---190) 1905 Da took the wool and a few bags of chop to Drayton this forenoon. Helping Isaac Hilborn draw cemenet from station in afternoon. Brock up to Mr. McKay's in forenoon, for duck eggs. Da fixing gravel box after tea. very fine day. hot, but good night for sleeping. SUNDAY, 25 (176---189) Ma, Olive and Brock up to Presbyterian Church in forenoon. Art. Garneau and Wat here in afternoon very warm all day, heavy rainstorms went round. not much rain here, but turned a lot cooler. MONDAY, 26 (177---188) Started road work this morning. Bill Barry and Percy here for dinner. Bill stayed all night. I at Drayton all day sewing. Olive went back to school. very cool morning, but cleared up and was quite warm at noon. Old Mr. Sterne died in Alma. Otto Mosser here at noon and paid his road-work $7.00 June TUESDAY, 27 (178---187) 1905 Da and Bill working at road work all day. Bill went home at night. Mrs Jack Woods and her sister-in-law, Mrs Callough here for dinner. Annie Craig here in forenoon. Mr. Henderson brought Janet out to-night. very nice day, bright. rather cool. looking like frost. WEDNESDAY, 28 (179---186) Da finished our road-work to-day. Brock drove the team to-day I went to Drayton for Olive after tea. very fine day. cloudy at times. cool evening. THURSDAY, 29 (180---185) Da and McEwings doing Mr. Mossers roadwork. Brock drove our team. Work finished on our beat now. very warm day. Catholic Picnic in Samis' Grove. �June FRIDAY, 30 (181---184) 1905 Da cleaned all the pens and stables in forenoon. Over at Mr. Josh. Gregory's barn raising in afternoon Mr. Bready here for dinner. I at town all day helping Mrs. Gordon sew. Olive and Janet over to see Minnie Hilborn. very warm day. looking like shower at night. July Dominion Day (Dominion) SATURDAY, 1 (182---183) Da went back to help finish putting up Mr. Gregory's barn. home about eleven, then went back and pumped trough of water on other place. In afternoon, Da and Will Walker drove "old Vesta" out to Arthur. home at half-past nine. very dull forenoon, mizzling and rainy in afternoon. SUNDAY, 2 (183---182) Mr. and Mrs. T. Henderson and Brett came out after dinner for Janet. Stayed for tea. Olive and I up to Mr. Walker's after tea. Mr. Duncan here after tea. very dull forenoon, but came out very warm. beautiful evening. July MONDAY, 3 (184---181) 1905 Da hoeing the weeds out of the potatoes and strawberries. Brock drove Olive up to Mr. Wooddisse's to pick strawberries She picked 60 boxes. Brock paris-greened the potatoes. quite fine day. quite steady east wind, dull towards evening. I have bad cold. TUESDAY, 4 (185---180) Da moulded up the potatoes, then plowing the orchard. Ma and Brock at Drayton all day. Wilmot Drury here for dinner. Mr. Arbuckle here in morning for "Spavin cure" for horse. Olive rode up to Wooddisse's with him. Didn't pick. Too wet. Da up to Uncle Richds after tea. very heavy shower just before dinner. Then came out very warm. Another heavy rain just after tea. Strong wind all afternoon. Got my rain coat from Eaton's - Blue $11.00 WEDNESDAY, 5 (187---179) Da finished plowing orchard, then plowed little patch in front. I up to see if Mabel would go to Falls. quite fine day. little showery. Olive at Wooddisse's picking berries. pulled 50 boxes. �July THURSDAY, 6 (187---178) 1905 Da working rape patch to-day. Brock and I at Drayton in afternoon Olive picking berries at Wooddisse's all day. picked 54 boxes. very fine day. I got pair tan slippers & hose $2.40 + 25¢ = $2.65 FRIDAY, 7 (188---177) Da scuffled mangolds and started to hoe them over. Cleaned out pens. Mr Bready here for dinner. I went on excursion to Niagara Falls. arrived at little after 2 P.M. Left at 7. P.M. home at 25 min. to one oc'loc Da met us and Uncle Rich. took Mabel and I to station. Har. Coram here in evening. rather dull forenoon but turned out beautiful afternoon. shower here in evening Old Mrs. Leich buried. SATURDAY, 8 (189---176) Da scuffling turnips till about ten o'clock then he went with Jack Walker up to Corbetts to see a horse. Brock and he hoeing rest of day. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Got pine apples from Guelph Retta Hilborn and two Miss McIntyres called here in afternoon. quite showery at time. very sultry between showers. Flora McDonald ran in on her way home from town. July SUNDAY, 9 (170---175) 1905 Bill Barry and Will McDougal here for dinner. Bob. Gass and Maggie here in afternoon and for tea. dull morning but turned out quite fine. quite a cool spell in afternoon. MONDAY, 10 (191---174) Da cleaned up grist of chop and took it to town and got Carrie shod. Scuffling turnips in afternoon. Brock hoeing. Went up to Mr. Newsteads for load sand after tea. Brought 200 lbs. Flour to-day. steady light rain till well on in forenoon, then cleared up and was fine, but very sultry. TUESDAY, 11 (192---173) Da went away before seven o'clock with sand to erect Grandpa Philp's monument. Bill Barry and Brock hoeing turnips all day. Bill got "Dick" and buggy to go to Mt. Forest. Da came home with his front finger on right hand jammed. quite fine day till about three then came on rain, not very heavy. very sultry. Har. Coram called here in afternoon. I drove Olive up to Wooddiss'e's. picked 32 boxes came home about three o'clock. Ma at Drayton for meat in forenoon. �July WEDNESDAY, 12 (193---172) 1905 I drove Ma and Brock down to station. They went to Mt. Forest for 12th July. I met them at night. Da choring round all day. very rainy morning. rained steadily till noon then slacked up a little and rained slightly after dinner. very nice evening. THURSDAY, 13 (194---171) Da hoeing turnips in forenoon. Bill brought horse back and hoed till noon. Olive and I went up to pick berries. Got 14 boxes picked when a very heavy storm came up. very fierce lightning and thunder. Brock came after us after dinner. fine afternoon. Da got load of clay and went to level graves in cemetry, after tea. Olive and I up to Uncle Rich'ds after tea. FRIDAY, 14 (195---170) Da and Brock hoeing turnips all day Olive at Drayton for meat this forenoon. Mr. Bready here for dinner. Ma greening potatoes. Had new beans and potatoes for first time for dinner quite fine till about eleven o'clock, then came on quite a heavy rain. cleared off about two and was a lovely afternoon. fresh breeze. July SATURDAY, 15 (196---169) 1905 Da and Brock finished hoeing the turnip at noon Da scuffled them in afternoon. Ma and Brock finished "greening" potatoes Da and Ma went to Drayton after tea. Olive up to Wooddisse's. not picking to-day. beautiful bright day. no rain. cloudy towards evening. SUNDAY 16 (197---168) Uncle Jim here in forenoon, for an hour, then called again at milking time, took Olive and I down to have tea with Grandma. Ma and Brock came down also. beautiful fine day. very nice breeze, but warm. MONDAY, 17 (198---167) Da cleaned pens, got out mower and ground the knife, in forenoon. Mowed little patch in front and patch on other place. Cut up, in coil, little bit in front, in evening. Mary and two little girls here in evening (Carrie Solomon & Annie Newman.) Olive and I up at Wooddisse's picking berries. Brock 12 years old, and at Drayton in forenoon. very hot day. threatning rain to-night. Olive earned $2.53¢ picking berries. We got a crate. �July TUESDAY, 18 X (199---166) 1905 Da mowed little patch down next McEwing. in forenoon. He and Brock putting up in coil, what was cut in forenoon, raked it up after dinner. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Got Brock's wheel. Olive and I up to see Lily Morrison in evening. Mr. Har. Coram. gave Olive & I our first lesson in afternoon. very warm day. very fierce heat after dinner. slight breeze. WEDNESDAY, 19 (200---165) Da went up to Uncle Richds in morning to see well-drillers. Then drew a load of rails back to other place. Cutting hay in afternoon in back field on other place. Bill Barry came down before dinner. Well-drillers came here about four o'clock in afternoon. started to drill in well away back on other place after tea. Mr. Frank Wilson and four men with drill. Ma over to Craigs in evening. fierce wind in night with little rain. very fine all day. good breeze all day. THURSDAY, 20 (201---164) Da finished mowing and raked a couple of rounds in forenoon. Brock raking in afternoon, Bill and Da putting up hay in afternoon Drillers still drilling away got out of the quicksand night. Olive at town for meat this morning. quite fine day. cooler in evening. Mr. F. Wilson, manager, Mr. Stratton, Mr. Sodden, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Voal. July FRIDAY, 21 (202---163) 1905 Da and Bill filled the tank for well-drillers then drawing hay from back field all day. Filled tank again at night. Mr. Bready here for last time to-day. Olive at Drayton in afternoon for meat. quite fine day. hot at noon. cool evening. Mr. Wilson went away after dinner. SATURDAY, 22 (203---162) Da and Bill finished big field at night. Olive and I drove Bill part way home. Da at town at night. Ma at town in afternoon. got 2 sacks of sugar from Guelph. Drillers didn't do much. had no casing. Mr. Stratton went away after dinner other 3 went after tea. Some of them helped little at hay. beautiful bright day. hot about noon. �SUNDAY, 23 (204---161) Home all day. Mrs. W. Gordon and Mrs. Wen. Cosford here in afternoon for while. little shower this morning. cleared off and was lovely day. good breeze. cool evening. July MONDAY, 24 (205---160) 1905 Da and Bill Barry filled the tank and got some wood, then ground the mower knife in forenoon. Drew in little patches of hay in afternoon. Mr. Wilson came back and rest of men except Mr. Stratton. Olive and I at berry-patch (Walker's) in forenoon. Brock at town in afternoon. very nasty day. quite heavy showers off and on all day. cool, evening Bill Barry slept at Burrows. TUESDAY, 25 (206---159) Da mowing hay back of Poplars. Bill putting up hay. Brock raking. Brock at Drayton in morning for spring for hay rake. Mr. Stratton came back this morning. All the drillers went home except Willie Wilson. Have had back luck. Their rope broke. Mabel, Mary and Miss Francis here in evening. very fine day. good strong breeze. Mr. Har. Coram here after dinner. WEDNESDAY, 26 (207---158) Da finished cutting hay behind Poplars. then started in field next to sideroad. raked up some after dinner, then cutting again till tea. Took tank of water back to water young cattle, after tea. Bill Barry and Willie Wilson putting up hay all day. Hoed turnips till hay dried off. Ma took Brock to town and got tooth out. beautiful day, but little windy for putting up hay. cloudy towards night. July THURSDAY, 27 (208---157) 1905 Da finished cutting in last field, and raked it nearly all before dinner. Willie Wilson and Brock hoed strawberries, then he, Bill Barry and Da finished putting up hay at supper time. Da took back some wood for well drillers. Mr. F. Wilson and Mr. Voal came to-night. Olive and I at berry-bush this forenoon. very fine day. quite strong wind. Bill Barry went home to-night. �FRIDAY, 28 (209---156) Da, Bill Barry and Will Walker drawing in hay from back of Poplars. Got in sixteen loads. Mr. Wilson has very bad luck. Has started on a new place to drill. I at Drayton in afternoon. Mr. Henderson and an agent here in evening. quite fine forenoon, but dull in afternoon. Heavy rains gone round. few drops here in afternoon. Mr. Webber and Mr. Johnston called in afternoon. SATURDAY, 29 (210---155) Mr. Chas Walker and Ches. came down with team and got load hay and took it home. Da and Bill Barry filled tank, then brought in hay in little patch and what was left behind Poplars. Bill Barry went home after dinner. Da got grist of chop and went to town. Got team shod. Mr. Frank Wilson went home on noon train. other two drove after tea. very dull all day quite sultry. got two baskets cherries $1.15 each. July SUNDAY, 30 (211---154) 1905 Olive, Brock and I up to see Miss Stone in afternoon. Marie Black and Alex McLennan here in evening. Heavy rain through the night. Dull forenoon, but cleared up a little in afternoon. strong wind. cool evening. MONDAY, 31 (212-153) Da and Bill Barry started to draw hay, but it was too wet. Then they turned the coils till noon. Mr. Walker and Ches. here with team all afternoon. stacking hay in field. Mr. Voal and Sodden came this morning Mr. F. Wilson and Willie came after dinner. Mr. Stratton came about five o'clock. Olive at town in afternoon. very fine day. good breeze all day. August TUESDAY, 1 (213---152) Finished haying to-day. Bill Barry and Will Walker, helping. Took load of hay up to Miss Stone after tea. Ma and Brock up to Rothsay. Got 16½ lbs. raspberries from Mrs. Barry. Olive up to Uncle Rich'ds in evening. Drillers have struck "hard-pan" to-night. Bill Barry gone home. Mr. Voal took very sick through night. Feeling better to-night. lovely bright day. cool evening. Mr. Har. Coram here in afternoon. little frost at night. �August WEDNESDAY, 2 (214---151) 1905 Da and Bill Barry filled the tank and got some wood. Scuffling and hoeing turnips in afternoon. Ma at Drayton, at Grandma's for dinner. Da and Mr. Wilson away looking at road after tea. Drillers getting along very well. lovely bright day. cool evening Irvin's girls brought 13 lbs. raspberries @ 6¢ lb. Beautiful "norther lights" at night. THURSDAY, 3 (215---150) Drillers struck water in the night at about 114 feet. They packed up and had tea then left about half-past six for Arthur (evening). T. Henderson here in afternoon. I at Drayton in forenoon. We three up to Lawn Social at Mr. Morrison at night. Da and Bill Barry gathering up some loose hay in low orchard and raking down stack in forenoon. Da helping Mr. Wilson in afternoon. Bill Barry and Brock hoeing turnips. Bill went home at night. lovely day. quite hot. FRIDAY, 4 (216---149) Da started at half-past six with the drills and fasing to go to Mitchell's in Arthur, Tp. Home about four o'clock. started to rain about eleven o'clock and rained steadily till three. came out very hot after rain. August SATURDAY, 5 (217---148) 1905 Da and Brock hoeing turnips in forenoon. Da dipped a trough of water for young cattle in afternoon. very heavy rains going round in afternoon had some rain in afternoon very hot in forenoon and again in after rain. Brock at town in forenoon. SUNDAY, 6 Home all day till evening Ma, Olive and I over to Mr. Duncan's in evening. Brock wheeled down to Grandma's in afternoon. quite fine afternoon, dull morning. some rain in night. fierce thunder and lightning in night. MONDAY, 7 Da and Bill Barry took load of hogs to Moorefield in forenoon. All hoeing turnips in afternoon. Mr. Webber here in afternoon and for tea. Olive and I up to Rothsay in evening for raspberries. Got 39¼ lbs. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Cecil Walker here in afternoon. �quite hot day. Hogs brought $78.00 August TUESDAY, 8 (220---145) 1905 Da and Bill Barry finished hoeing mangolds Bill cut a few stakes and Da scuffled strawberries till dew dried off. Bill got little pig and took it home at night. All of us down to a Lawn Social at Mr. McEwings in evening. Mr. Har. Coram here in afternoon. very fine day. Heard at noon that well-drillers had broke through a culbert on way to Arthur. Frank got hurt. WEDNESDAY, 9 (221---144 Da plowing little patch in front and hoeing out strawberries in forenoon. Dipped trough of water and went to town for a few brick and got a coil of poultry wire. Bill Barry cutting stakes in Poplars and on other place. He and Da at Drayton at night with dog "Mint". very warm day. so sultry in forenoon nice breeze in afternoon. THURSDAY, 10 (222---143) Da and Bill put up the poultry wire from driving house to wood pile, then cutting stakes on other place. Bill gone home at night. Alice Page, Agnes and Mary Robertson here in afternoon. very hot day, so sultry. sky a hazy. Thundering quite a bit in afternoon. August FRIDAY, 11 (223---142) 1905 Da and Bill got out binder and started to cut barley on other place. Da and Ma over to Lawn Social at Mr. H. Montgomery's in evening. very hot day. smothering. little breeze in evening. SATURDAY, 12 (224---141) Da finished cutting the barley and Bill shocked it. Da took load of straw to Jack White and brought dog home, after tea. Olive and I started about nine o'clock this morning and drove to Arthur to see Miss Magee. Got there about half-past eleven. very warm day. �SUNDAY, 13 (225---140) Home all day. fine but real cool. August MONDAY, 14 (226---139) 1905 Da took load of hogs to Moorefield in forenoon. Up at Chas. Walker's threshing in afternoon. Bill Barry came down at noon, sharpening stakes on other place. Olive and I arrived home from Arthur at half-past ten this forenoon very strong east wind all day. pretty cool 8 hogs brought $78.00 TUESDAY, 15 (227---138) Da cleaned out root-house in forenoon went to Goldstone in afternoon to see Mr. Webber. Ordered a wind mill. Bill Barry went home after dinner. terrible heavy rain. rained all night and till about noon to- day. very strong north-east wind cool. Mr. Har. Coram here in afternoon. WEDNESDAY, 16 (228---137) Da drawing clay from knolls on side of road and making a culbert to go into other place. Ma at Drayton for dinner. lovely day. heavy dew to-night. August THURSDAY, 17 (229---136) 1905 Da started about nine o'clock to cut oats in field below house. Oats down quite a bit. Myrtle Burrows here in afternoon. Ma over to H. Hilborn's to see Mrs. McIntyre but she not there. Bill Barry not here. beautiful bright day. quite hot. flies bad on cattle. The "Bilton and Giles Case" tried to-day Moorefield. Roy Bilton got "Scot free" at trial �FRIDAY, 18 (230---135) Da finished cutting oats in field below house, about noon. Bill Barry and he finished shocking it about four. Then started to cut on little fields on other place. Grain badly down. Bill Barry went to Matchets flax-bee after tea. Oliver, Winnie and I down to Isaac Hilborn's after tea. very fine all day. good breeze. Ma went down to Mrs. J. Walker after dinner. baby girl born about two o'clock. SATURDAY, 19 (231---134) Mr. McEwing, Percy, Ross and team came up and all drew barley till two o'clock then a heavy rain came on. Bill Barry gone home after tea. Olive at Drayton in afternoon. Mrs. H. Hilborn, Retta, Mrs. McIntyre and Will all here for tea. Got barley all in except a couple of loads. very dull morning, but cleared off about noon. Was very high wind about noon. August SUNDAY, 20 (232---133) 1905 At home all day till evening, then Ma and I down to see Grandpas' after tea. Frank Page here in afternoon. beautiful fine day. MONDAY, 21 (233---132) Da and Bill Barry brought in the two loads of barley, then cut the rest of the oats in two little fields on other place. Minnie Walker here in afternoon. Sarah Burrows sewing here in afternoon. quite fine day. rumbling of thunder in afternoon. came on rain about half past six. very sharp lightning. Mr. W. Fair came in here out of storm. School started to-day. A Mr. Allen from Dublin teacher. salary $325.00 TUESDAY, 22 (234---131) Da started to cut on big field of oats on other place. Bill shocking. Sarah Burrows here sewing till noon. Mr. Har. Coram here this afternoon. Had a rubber-tire buggy. Beautiful bright day. Oats pretty badly down. �August WEDNESDAY, 23 (235---130) 1905 Da finished cutting that field of oats on other place. Started goose- wheat in front of house about five o'clock. Cut three sides of it. Olive at Drayton in forenoon. Bill shocking. very fine day. quite warm. I finished Olive's silk dress. Willie Wilson wheeled over from Arthur and got Frank's money. $75.00 Willie going home to Manitoba. THURSDAY, 24 (236---129) Da finished cutting wheat about half-past eleven, then started to cut oats back of Poplars. Bill shocking. Ma took Olive to noon train. She gone to Guelph. I up to Uncle Rich'ds in evening. Bill gone home to- night. very dull day. spitting rain at times. FRIDAY, 25 (237---128) Da finished cutting to-night about five o'clock. Put away binder, then he and Bill went to station for windmill. Ma down to see Mrs. J. Walker. Mr. Fielding (tea-man) here this morning. very fine day. August SATURDAY, 26 (238---127) 1905 Da and Bill drew in field of oats next to Walkers, then Da took Bill to Rothsay and saw Henry Heseltine. I at Drayton in afternoon. very fine day. SUNDAY, 27 (239---126) At home all day till evening. then Sarah Burrows and I down to Jack Walker's. very fine day. Mr. McEwing here in evening. �MONDAY, 28 (240---125) Da and Bill Barry down at McEwings drawing in all day. McEwings two teams came up here about dark and brought in three loads of oats. Henry Heseltine here digging for windmill all day. Job. Rogers and Mr. Webber erected mill (Canadian Airmotor) to-day. Ma and Brock at Drayton in forenoon. met Olive on noon train. very dull morning little spatter of rain, but came out rather fine. August TUESDAY, 29 (241---124) 1905 Mr. McEwing's three men and two team here all day. Also Jack Walker and Alwin Flemming. Drawing in all day. Bill Barry pitching in field. Brock at town in morning. Mr. Har. Coram here in afternoon. Was a dull forenoon, but cleared up and was lovely afternoon. Mr. Rogers finished the wind mill and went home this morning. WEDNESDAY, 30 (242---123) Da and Bill drawing in at McEwings finished the harvest there about six o'clock. Then came up here and drew in wheat from back by line fence. Ma at Drayton in afternoon for fruit. Got 4 baskets Tomatoes @ 30¢ 1 basket Plums 50¢ very dull for while in morning, but cleared off and was very fine and very windy. Saw the eclipse of the sun this morning. Only partial here. THURSDAY, 31 (243---122) Finished harvest at noon to-day. Mr. McEwing's three men and one team up here, also Jack Walker and Alwin. Da and Bill Barry helping draw in at Uncle Richds after dinner. Bill gone home at night. Mabel and I over to Herb Benson's for dinner. very fine day. cool north wind all day. Our men drew wheat this forenoon. September FRIDAY, 1 (244---121) 1905 Da and Bill Barry up at Uncle Richds all day. Finished all harvest, but pease. Wat. Burrows at Isaac Hilborn's threshing in afternoon, for us. Olive started go up to MacDonalds on wheel, but fell off and hurt herself, so came back. very fine bright day. clouding up at night and wind gone round to east. �SATURDAY, 2 (245---120) Bill Barry at Wilmot Drury's and Mr. McTavish's threshing in forenoon, and at John Walkers in afternoon. We all taking up the potatoes. Finished about four o'clock. Potatoes very rotten. Da went to town at night. very disagreeable day. Strong east wind, started to rain about four o'clock - quite heavy rain through night. SUNDAY, 3 (246---119) At home all day till evening then Ma and I up to see Mrs. Chas. Walker. She operated on for cancer, I think, on Friday. Mr. Craig here in afternoon and for tea. very fine day. rather cool. "Carrie" got out of her stall and kicked "Mark" Bruised his hips pretty badly and one cut on leg. Pickle in to see him in afternoon. Brock at Grandma's for dinner. September LABOR DAY (Dominion) MONDAY, 4 (247---118) 1905 Bill Barry at Jack Walker's then at McEwings till night. Finished Walkers and threshed McEwings' stack. Da went to town in forenoon for brick, plank and scantling. Then he and Mr. McEwing went to Toronto on the 4.36 to the Exbhibition. Jessie and Orbie Barber up here in evening. rather dull day. little mist of rain in afternoon. TUESDAY, 5 (248---117) Ma took Olive back to school in Drayton, this morning. Bill started to rake barley stubble, but rain came on and then he and Brock drew the long and short stakes back sideroad. Bill started sideroad fence in afternoon. Brock raking stubbles. Mr. Har. Coram here in afternoon. Had his buggy wheel punctured. I at Mr. McEwings in afternoon. Dull at times with showers at time. quite little shower at night. WEDNESDAY, 6 (249---116) Bill building at sideroad fence all day. Brock raking stubbles. Brock went to Drayton in morning. very fine afternoon, but little dull in forenoon. September THURSDAY, 7 (250---115) 1905 Bill building fence all day, went home at night. Brock at Drayton in afternoon on his wheel. Da came home from Toronto to-night. very fine day. very foggy about five o'clock this morning. �FRIDAY, 8 (251---114) Da took team and drew back some stakes to sideroad fence, then he and Bill drew in the rakings and put them in Burrows barn. Ma went to Drayton in afternoon and brought Olive home. very fine bright day. SATURDAY, 9 (252---113) Da and Bill raising potatoes below the corn. Part of them are Barry's Da not feeling well. Has bad cold. very hot day and very bright scarcely any breeze. September SUNDAY, 10 (253---112) 1905 Da and Ma went down to Jack Rich's for dinner. very fine all day, but looking dull towards night. MONDAY, 11 (254---111) Da piling wood into wood-house all day. I took Olive to town and had seven cavaties in my teeth filled $3.50 Bill McDougal got some hay here this morning. Brock started to school this morning. very nasty forenoon. rained till noon, then faired up and was very fine. TUESDAY, 12 (255---110) Da took a load of cheese to Moorefield in forenoon. Piled in some wood down to J. Walkers in afternoon. Mr. Webber and old Mr. Marks came here to finish wind mill about four o'clock. Did not get it all done. Mr. Har Coram here in afternoon. I over baking for Mrs. Burrows. very hot day, turned cooler in afternoon. Bill Barry fencing September WEDNESDAY, 13 (256---109) 1905 Da piling wood all day. Finished filling wood house to-night. Bill Barry finished the sideroad fence to- night. Mr. Bready here for dinner. Brought a little canary bird. I helping Mrs. Burrows get dinner for hay pressers. Will Walker called to-night. Bill gone home. very fine bright day, but cool. Frost to-night. �THURSDAY, 14 (257---108) Da and Bill cleaned out pens, then cutting at corn all day. Ma at town in forenoon. Up to see Mrs. Chas. Walker in afternoon. She not at home. very fine all day. cool morning. rather cloudy to-night. Mr. Morrison asking hands to thresh. FRIDAY, 15 (258---107) Da and Bill at Mr. Morrisons threshing till three o'clock, then Da came home and Bill went to F. Pages. I went over to Geo. Hick's for Miss Magee in afternoon. Olive came home with Retta Hilborn. quite fine all day, but threatened rain in afternoon. rather hot. September SATURDAY, 16 (259---106) 1905 Da and Bill finished cutting the corn and putting it up and put calves down on rape. Bill Barry gone home at night. Miss Magee and I up to Newsteads, Walkers and over to Hilborns. At Drayton in afternoon very hot about noon. duller towards night. very foggy morning. SUNDAY, 17 (260---105) All at home all day. very dull day. rained steadily a gentle rain all day. sultry. MONDAY, 18 (261---104) I took Miss Magee back to school. Da drove Olive to town, then took a grist of chop down and got horses shod very foggy morning, but cleared up and came out terrible hot. September TUESDAY, 19 (262---103) 1905 Da started to gang-plow behind Poplars. Bill Barry came this morning got "Dick" and waggon and drawing rails off sideroad to Rothsay Ma at Drayton in afternoon Got 3 baskets of peaches 75¢. Mr. Har. Coram here in afternoon. very warm day, but good breeze. Heavy storm between six and seven to-night. Lot of rain, �WEDNESDAY, 20 (261---102) Da finished gang plowing back of Poplars at noon. Then gangling on little patch after dinner. Bill Barry drawing rails here for dinner and brought "Dick" home to-night very fine all day. good breeze. looking like frost. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Walker called this afternoon with basket of green tomatoes. THURSDAY, 21 (264---101) Da gang-plowing all day on other place Miss Stone came down this morning and stayed for dinner. Ma took her back after dinner and called into Joe MacDonald's Cecil Walker here for tea. I down to John Walker's after tea to see Jessie Barber. very fine day, but terrible high wind all afternoon. September FRIDAY, 22 (265---100) 1905 Da gang-plowing all day behind old driving house. Bill Barry working at fence by Poplars all day or cutting stakes for it out of road fence. I at Drayton all day fixing Grandma's shirt. Brought Olive home. quite fine day till four o'clock, then came on a heavy shower, but cleared off. quite a lot cooler. SATURDAY, 23 (266---99) Da finished gang-plowing that little patch, then harrowed it. Bill building at fence all day. Gone home to- night. Brock wheeled to Drayton after dinner. very fine all day, but very windy. I cold - like frost. SUNDAY, 24 (267---98) Home all day till evening, then Da and Ma up to Uncle Richds. Jessie Barber up here in evening. beautiful and bright at times, again quite cloudy. cold. very high wind. Cranson Hilborn buried to-day. Died in Winnipeg and was brought home to New Dundee �September MONDAY, 25 (268---97) 1905 Da gang-plowing, in second field on other place, in forenoon, and a little while after dinner, then he and Bill helping Mr. Webber fix wind mill. Have it in working order now. I took Olive back to school. Bill Barry finished fence behind Poplars and started on the barn-yard fence. very fine day. quite cold but not so windy. hard freeze to-night. TUESDAY, 26 (269---96) Da gang-plowing till noon then he and Bill picked over the pitted potatoes a great many rotten. Started about three to plow again. Bill put a fence back of barn-yard. Mr. Har. Coram here in afternoon. very fine all day. rather cool. WEDNESDAY, 27 (270---95) Da gang-plowing all day, on other place. Bill Barry went down to Jack Walker's this morning. Uncle Willie called this morning for an hour. I over to see Retta Hilborn in afternoon. very fine all day. quite warm afternoon. September THURSDAY, 28 (271---94) 1905 Da gang-plowing all day. very hot day. Horses suffered. lightning to-night, little cloudy, but very sultry. FRIDAY, 29 (272---93) Da finished that field on other place about eleven o'clock and started to gang-plow this field next to Walker. Ma went to Drayton in afternoon and brought Olive home. very hot day 94° in afternoon by thermometer. Horses suffer from heat very much. No breeze. SATURDAY, 30 (273---92) Da harrowing back of Poplars in forenoon. Cleaned out pig-pens after dinner. Harrowed what he plowed yesterday and ganged the rest of little patch in front. Brock took Dick down and got him shod this morning. Terrible hot day. Ground very dry. No wind. Wind mills scarcely stirred. Winnie and Nell McEwing up for while this evening. �October SUNDAY, 1 (274---91) 1905 At home all day. Ma over to Burrows after tea. very warm forenoon, but was good breeze in afternoon. MONDAY, 2 (275---90) Da took Olive to Drayton this morning Then gang-plowing in afternoon. Mr. Har. Coram gave me a lesson, to-day Started to rain about six o'clock this morning and rained steadily till about noon. nice gentle rain. Came out fine in afternoon and was nice and cool. TUESDAY, 3 (276---89) Da gang plowing all day. We all went down to the show. Brock wheeled down. Ma and I stayed down for concert at night. Miss Mabel Manley, Cameron, McDonald, Fax & Casselle, were the artists. Da done the milking. very fine but got cloudy, towards night. October WEDNESDAY, 4 (277---88) 1905 Da finished gang-plowing that field next to Walker, to-night. Joe McDonald brought Mr. Sloan of Hamilton, here this morning and tuned our piano. Mr. T. Henderson got load of straw this forenoon. picked a few apples at noon. Bill Barry staying all night. very fine day. Got very windy in afternoon. THURSDAY, 5 (278---87) Da and Ma picked over potatoes in root-house forenoon. Rotting very badly. Ma down to see Mrs. Mosser in afternoon. Da got ready and brought in two loads of mangols. very fine day, but very windy. FRIDAY, 6 (279---86) Da working at mangolds all day. Tops them by hand. Brought in five loads to-day. Ma went to Drayton in afternoon for Olive. Bill Barry brought horse home this forenoon. Stayed for dinner. Not feeling well. Cecil Walker here for tea. very fine day. hot in middle of day. beautiful moon light night. cool �October SATURDAY, 7 (280---85) 1905 Da and Brock working at Mangols all day. Put five loads in a pit, and one load in the barn. Ma and Brock at town in morning and got Brock measured for a suit. George brought Miss Duncan over here this evening. very fine day. Da saw Frank Wilson on his way home to Listowel to-night. SUNDAY, 8 (281---84) Ma and Miss Duncan up to church this morning. Mr. Duncan came over after tea and Miss Duncan went home. very fine day. quite warm. 7 MONDAY, 9 (282---83) Da finished the mangols. Brought in 4 loads and took the last one up to Miss Stone. Have 16 loads of mangols. Brock took Olive back to school. very warm all day. scarcely any breeze. {Old Mrs. Heseltine buried.} {Old Mrs. Annis - Harriston dead.} {Maggie McKay - Winnipeg dead}. October TUESDAY, 10 (283---82) 1905 Da covered the mangol pit in forenoon. Harrowed the field next to Walker in afternoon. Mr. Har. Coram here in afternoon - 13th lesson quite fine forenoon, but got quite dull in afternoon. few drops of rain at milking time. Divided sheep from lambs at noon. WEDNESDAY, 11 (284---81) Da throwing back mangols in root house all day. Mrs. Chas. Walker and Mrs. Lowery of Guelph here in afternoon and for tea. raining a little in morning, dull forenoon, but turned out quite fine afternoon. quite a wind in afternoon and cold, but milder towards night. �THURSDAY, 12 (285---80) Da cleaned up a grist of chop and took it to town in forenoon. plowing in little field on other of the old house, on other place. Bought a goose from Dan Hambly for $1.25. Dull at times with scuds of rain, then again quite bright. cold. October FRIDAY, 13 (286---79) 1905 Da plowing all day on other place. Ma went to Drayton in afternoon and brought Olive home. very fine all day. SATURDAY, 14 (287---78) Da harrowing in little field. Brock went to town for dinner, then up to Barry's in afternoon Roy here asking hands to thresh, also Otto Mosser. very fine all day. SUNDAY, 15 (288---77) Da and Ma down to Tom Henderson for dinner. quite fine forenoon but very windy. got quite dull after dinner and there was a skiff of rain. October MONDAY, 16 (289---76) 1905 Da at Mossers threshing all day. Bill Barry at Uncle Richds threshing for us. I drove Olive to Drayton this morning with "old Dick". Bill stayed here to-night quite fine day, but very windy and cold. Da went down to McEwings in Evening. Kept cows in all night for first. TUESDAY, 17 (290---75) Da and Bill Barry at Uncle Richds threshing all day. Bill gone home, Harry Coram here in afternoon I went up to Chas. Walkers for basket of crab-apples in afternoon. dull, raw, cold day. WEDNESDAY, 18 (291---74) Da choring all day. Sarah Burrows here in afternoon. very dull day. rained steadily almost all day very hard at times. quite warm rain. �October THURSDAY, 19 (292---73) 1905 Da started to plow sod pasture field next to bush. I over baking for Mrs. Burrows threshing, all day. dull all day. misty at times in afternoon, quite heavy rain after tea to-night. very dark night. FRIDAY, 20 (293---72) Da plowing sod till eleven o'clock then choring in afternoon. Brock went down for Olive. quite rainy in forenoon, got worse after dinner and came on heavy flurries of snow. cold and bleak all day. Expected threshing machine at Burrows this afternoon, but it came to-night. SATURDAY, 21 (294---71) Da at Burrows' threshing till five o'clock. Brock brought calves up from other place. Olive and I helped Mrs. Burrows all day. nasty day, snow flurries at times, quite cold October SUNDAY, 22 (295---70) 1905 At home all day. very dull, quite heavy snow fall at times, very disagreeable day. cool. MONDAY, 23 (296---69) Da went up to Chas Walkers to thresh, but got word to take lambs to Moorefield, so Bill Barry went to threshing. Finished about two oclock. Da plowing sod in afternoon. Bill took Dick and took up some potatoes. stayed here all night. I took Olive to school this morning. rather fine day, but cold. roads sloppy. Lambs $49.75 Jack and Ria McKay brought down goose $1.17. TUESDAY, 24 (297---68) Da plowing sod all day. Mr. Coram did not come. rather bright at times but dull towards night. cool. Bill Barry gone to fence at J. Walker's this morning. Edgie Benson called in this afternoon to say his baby was dead. �October WEDNESDAY, 25 (298---67) 1905 Da plowing sod all day. Ma and I at Edgie Bensons' baby's funeral in afternoon Brock went for Olave after school. very bright but cold. was frosty this morning. Harry Cole married to a Miss Craig. Thanksgiving THURSDAY, 26 Day. (299---66) Da plowing sod all day. Bill Barry here for tea, going home from Walkers. quite fine day, but raw east wind blowing all day. Da went up to Uncle Richds for ram in morning. ground frozen pretty hard. too hard to plow for while. FRIDAY, 27 (300---65) Da plowing sod all day. Brock took Olave back to school and went for her to-night. Da gone up to Uncle Richds after he done the chores. Brock brought grey goose home from Dan Hamblys. Uncle Richds driver "Flint" has lock-Jaw. October SATURDAY, 28 (301---64) 1905 Da finished plowing sod field at noon. Banked up mangol pit and cleaned closet. very disagreeable day. very heavy flurries of snow at times. rather cold. SUNDAY, 29 (302---63) Ma and Brock walked out across the fields this forenoon to Grandma's. Olive and I drove up and went to church with Miss Stone then came back and had dinner with her. Mr. Craig here in afternoon. quite fine day, but cool. MONDAY, 30 (303---62) Da, Bill Barry, Lawrence Stone and Brock topping and drawing turnips all day. Got in 7 loads in afternoon. Bill gone home to-night. I took Olive to town in morning. Then I went with McEwings to hear "East Lynne" played. Ground frozen hard this morning. Lovely forenoon but dull and dark in afternoon. Birthday party at Edith Barry's to-night. �October Hallow E'en. TUESDAY, 31 (304---61) 1905 Da and Mr. Stone took up a loads of turnips to Rothsay in forenoon. Da came home and brought grain home from Burrows (Barley Then took grist to town in afternoon. Har. Coram here in afternoon I finished my first quarter to-day. Mr. North came here for tea and stayed all night. ground covered with snow this morning but all disappeared. raw to-night Red Polly has eleven little pigs. November ALL SAINTS' DAY (Quebec) WEDNESDAY, 1 (305---60) Da choring and getting stables ready for young cattle. Kept cows in all day. Brought young cattle and colts home this evening. very wintry day. snowy and blustry. cold. THURSDAY, 2 (306---59) Da done the chores in forenoon. Harrowed out rest of turnips in afternoon. Uncle Rich'd here in forenoon. beautiful bright afternoon. snow has disappeared some. drawing milk every other day now. November FRIDAY, 3 (307---58) 1905 Da choring and cleaning out pens. I went to town for Olave this afternoon. Mr. Craig came after his pig which has been round here. very disagreeable forenoon. heavy fall of very soft snow in morning turning to rain and misted till noon. roads very slushy. SATURDAY, 4 (308---57) Da done the chores then brought in a load of turnips in forenoon and drew five loads this afternoon. Picked them with a fork. rather muddy for handling with the hands. came out bright and nice about noon, but got duller in afternoon. beautiful night - freezing some. �SUNDAY, 5 (309---56) {different writer - Elizabeth} All at home forenoon. Clara & Olive went to Jack Walkers for a couple of hours. Percie McEwing called to say good bye Going to Toronto in the morning very cold and raw. dull. November MONDAY, 6 (310---55) 1905 raining forenoon Clara started to sew with Mrs. Gordon Robt took the Girls to Drayton got back at noon. Choring afternoon Dull & spitting rain afternoon Norm Perkins brought a new pulper here going to keep it (Brock at school) TUESDAY, 7 (311---54) Robt done chores and then went at the Turnips. Rich, Harry & Roy all helping all day. Craig and man here afternoon helping Also Lawrance Stone here aft. Finished Turnips all but half a load. Mr & Mrs Jas Brady here for Dinner and stayed till three o'clock. Very dirty day sometimes rain & Sometimes Snow harvested about 40 loads of Turnips. WEDNESDAY, 8 (312---53) Robt choring & filling up some pig chop forenoon. then after dinner took a load of turnips to Tom Henderson and the chop to the mill. dull & snowing at times all day November THURSDAY, 9 (313---52) 1905 Robt choring till noon Then back at line fence ploughing Bill Barry here for dinner Snowing, Some Sunshine but cold �FRIDAY, 10 (314---51) {Clara resumes writing} Da choring and plowing. Brock came for Olave after school. raw cold wind. fine overhead. SATURDAY, 11 (315---50) Da choring and then plowing rest of day. Ma at Grandma's and brought me home from Drayton. Da went after halter that we left, at night. nice day. quite bright. road very muddy. November SUNDAY, 12 (316---49) 1905 Home all day. quite fine. rather hazy Indian Summer MONDAY, 13 (317---48) {Elizabeth resumes writing} Robt choring and then ploughing rest of day turned cold and quite Stormy TUESDAY, 14 (318---47) Robt choring and bringing up hay from the Stack in the field forenoon ploughing afternoon. very fine at noon Snowing thick and fast from 3 oclock November WEDNESDAY, 15 (319---46) 1905 Robt choring forenoon Cleaning out the Hen pen and choring afternoon dull & snowing a little Milder at night �THURSDAY, 16 (320---45) Robt choring and getting ready to draw out manure forenoon very dull Drawing out manure afternoon Brock left early for school this morning so as to have half hour to Skate still dull & windy FRIDAY, 17 (321---44) Robt choring forenoon. drawing out manure & got a load of hay from Stack Brock gone down for Olive dull & dark. but mild November SATURDAY, 18 (322---43) 1905 Robt & Brock choring forenoon drawing out manure aft -- and brought in load of hay from Stack Brock gone to Rothsay to get Bill Barry to go to Hilborns threshing very fine day Clara walked home from Drayton Robt went to Drayton at night SUNDAY, 19 (323---42) At home all day Olive & Clara up at Richards afternoon beautiful fine day MONDAY, 20 (324---41) Brock took the Girls to Drayton before school. Robt choring and drawing out manure Bill Barry at Isaac Hilborns threshing for us Both up to see Jack Fisher at night beautiful bright day November TUESDAY, 21 (325---40) 1905 Bill Barry at Hilborns threshing forenoon �Bill covered his potato pit then went away Robt choring and drawing out manure Robt up to see Jack Fisher and on to factory for a cheese. beautiful, bright day hard frost at night Murphy's sale, on McDonnalds place. WEDNESDAY, 22 (326---39) Robt choring cleaning pens & bringing a load of hay from Stack forenoon Jim Brady Called (about butter) Getting wood to Thresh afternoon. {Clara writing} Da stayed at Fishers all night {Elizabeth writing} McEwing threshing all day Bill Barry there for us Robt up to see Jack Fisher and on to the factory for cheese beautiful day THURSDAY, 23 (327---38) {Clara writing} Da and Bill at McEwings threshing till noon. Bill at F. Pages in afternoon Da choring. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. beautiful day. warm. November FRIDAY, 24 (328---37) 1905 Da choring in forenoon. Getting wood to thresh with in afternoon over to Pages to see when they would be through threshing. Bill Barry at Pages threshing. went home at night. Brock came for Olave and I. Da up to Fishers. stayed all night nasty day. raining at times. very strong wind at night. Jack Fisher died about midnight. SATURDAY, 25 (329---36) Da choring in forenoon and getting barn ready for machine. Jack Walker here in forenoon. Bill Barry at Pages threshing in forenoon. Charlie moved here after dinner and threshed all afternoon. very nice day. snowing a little towards night. not cold. �8 SUNDAY, 26 (330---35) Ma and Brock up to see Miss Stone and into see Mr. Fisher. Uncle Willie here for a short time in evening. dull and dark in afternoon. Very thick snow storm came on about five o'clock. not very cold. November MONDAY, 27 (331---34) 1905 Da done the chores in forenoon He and Ma at Jack Fisher's funeral in afternoon. Bill Barry drawing sugar beets for Isaac Hilborn, all day, with our team. Brock took Olave back to school. Da gone up to see Henry Heseltine at night. fine all day, but very dull and dark looking towards night. getting colder TUESDAY, 28 (332---33) Did not thresh to-day. Terrible storm this morning. Snowing and a regular gale. Turned warmer and sleeting. very dull afternoon. Wind went down some about noon. Bill Barry gone home after dinner. Da choring all day and cleaning pens. very foggy night. rain, thunder and lightning through the night. WEDNESDAY, 29 (333---32) Threshing all day. Mr. Bready here for dinner. took away 56 lbs Butter @ 21¢ quite fine till on in afternoon then started to snow. very stormy after tea. quite mild in morning but got colder. Will Gregory, Will Walker and Charlie Hilborn played euchre to-night. November THURSDAY, 30 (334---31) 1905 Finished threshing about nine o'clock. Da and Bill Barry done the chores, and cleaned up grist. Bill went home in afternoon. I walked to Drayton in forenoon. very sharp cold wind, but bright and frozen hard. �December FRIDAY, 1 (335---30) Da done chores in forenoon and took grist to Drayton in afternoon. Olive got ride home with Mr. Craig. Mr. North called in afternoon. real cold wind. Mr. Jim Lowes got struck with a tree in bush and died through the night. Bill Barry at H. Hilborn's threshing all day. SATURDAY, 2 (336---29) Da done chores in forenoon and cleaned out pens in afternoon. Da came to town for me after tea. rather mild. lot of snow fell through night. very soft snow falling at times in forenoon. December SUNDAY, 3 (337---28) 1905 Olive and I over to Burrows for tea. quite mild all day. snow falling in afternoon. little colder in afternoon. Brock at Grandma's in afternoon. MONDAY, 4 (338---27) {Elizabeth writing} Brock took Clara & Olive to Drayton. Willie Walker here doing chores all day Robt & Adam Flath gone to Harriston at noon and back on the 4,36 train Snowing a little all day. beautiful moonlight TUESDAY, 5 (339---26) rather mild day Robt and W. W-- doing chores and killed a pig forenoon. Robt went to Drayton for tile but did not get any afternoon fime Charlie Walker's started to draw the sand for the house �December WEDNESDAY, 6 (340---25) 1905 rather fime day Robt cutting up pig and helping salt it down then doing chores and down for tile I down to Drayton aft and got Dick sharp shod. Got a Pekin Drake from Doone for Brock. THURSDAY, 7 (341---24) beautiful day. foggy morn. Robt & Willie Walker doing chores And then both down to Drayton for tile got them all W. W. gone home at night Robt gone to Drayton to see if Brick has come from Milton for house then over to Jim Lowes CONCEPTION DAY (Quebec) FRIDAY, 8 (342---23) {Clara writing} Da done chores in forenoon, then drew brick from station. Ma at Jim Lowes funeral in afternoon. Brought Olive home with her. quite foggy all day. very mild. December SATURDAY, 9 (343---22) 1905 Da done the chores. Brock and Will Walker finished the brick. Da and Ma came for me to-night. Harry Philp helping draw brick also. very foggy all day. mild but colder at night and windy. SUNDAY, 10 (344---21) Miss Magee called here in afternoon. Was at Newsteads. Da and Ma up to see Uncle Richds and into Mr. Morrisons. rather stormy at times and cold. MONDAY, 11 (345---20) Da done chores and Will Walker drew chop to mill. Will gone home early to go to hot supper at Rothsay. dull - raw and cold. �December TUESDAY, 12 (346---19) 1905 Da done chores. Finished fanning grain out of seeds and took out seeds to burn. Da and Ma down town at night. quite fine day. WEDNESDAY, 13 (347---18) Da done the chores. took Ma and Brock down to morning train to go to Fat Stock Show at Guelph. Went to Mr. McCrearys to pay taxes. rather dull all day. Cold raw wind. THURSDAY, 14 (348---17) Da done the chores, then got out bob-sleighs and took some manure down to potato-pit. Went to station to meet Ma and Brock. very cold night. rather dull but turned out very fine. Ma had lovely time. Olive got a fur $4.50¢ December FRIDAY, 15 (349---16) 1905 Da doing chores and drawing manure onto other place. Brock came for Olive at four o'clock. very sharp day. Cold. SATURDAY, 16 (350---15) Da and Will Walker drawing manure and doing chores. Will went home at noon. Da came down for me after tea. beautiful bright day. quite sharp. lovely roads. couldn't be better wheeling. SUNDAY, 17 (351---14) Da and Ma down to old Mrs. Dales funeral in afternoon. Bob Mitchell and Lizzie here in afternoon and for tea. beautiful morning, but turned quite foggy. milder than day before. Great quantity of flowers at funeral. �December MONDAY, 18 (352---13) 1905 {Elizabeth writing} Brock took girls to Drayton morning Robt & Willie Walker choring and then drawing out manure the rest of day Very foggy and mild TUESDAY, 19 (353---12) Robt & Will Walker choring And finished drawing out the manure Jersy Calved Still very mild and foggy Brock and Will Walker to Drayton to see if the rest of the brick came. WEDNESDAY, 20 (354---11) Robt & Willie W - choring and then drawing Stone the rest of the day finished the pile back by the bush here. Willie down to Drayton at night to see if the brick came. (did not come. Still foggy. looking like a change in the weather December THURSDAY, 21 (355---10) 1905 Robt & Willie choring Oke Flath here to say that 10.000 brick had arrived at the Station this morning. Robt & Willie gone to bring some this forenoon. {Clara writing} Harry Philp, Howard Hilborn, Herb Page and our team brought up brick in afternoon. {Elizabeth writing} very windy with snow & sleet �FRIDAY, 22 (356---9) {Clara writing} Done the chores and drawing brick. Wat and Wilmot Drury helping unload here at home. Harry, Howard, Ross, Jack Walker and Herb Page also our team, Ches Walker drawing brick. Will Walker here. Olive came home with Joe McDonald, from school. 10,000 Milton Brick arrived to-night. fine day for working. SATURDAY, 23 (357---8) Howard, Harry, Ches, Ross, our team drawing brick. Will Walker drove team. Da at car at station. Brock came after me this afternoon. Done serving now. cold wind. quite stormy at times. Got the car of Milton brick home to-night. quite stormy in afternoon and colder. December SUNDAY, 24 (358---7) 1905 Olive and I over to Burrows at night. quite stormy at times - cold. CHRISTMAS DAY (Dominion) MONDAY, 25 (359---6) Da done chores and down to station after dinner to see if brick came. None there. snowing at times. not very cold. TUESDAY, 26 (360---5) Da and Will Walker done the chores then took down a few bags of chop. Roy Farewell came up to see Mark's foot. Da and Will took load of hay down to Har. Coram in afternoon. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Tom Henderson called this afternoon. beautiful fine day. December WEDNESDAY, 27 (361---4) 1905 Da and Will done the chores {different writer} Brock went to see if any brick came. 10,000 came from Harriston, seven teams drawing brick emptyed the car today �beautiful bright day Girls gone to the rink tonight THURSDAY, 28 (362---3) {Clara writing} Finished drawing brick. Ross, Charlie, Ches. J. Walker, our team Gavin Montgomery and Mr. Craig brought load. Drew 8000 Milton brick. McEwing's, Uncle Rich's and Walkers young folks here to spend evening. also Miss Lowery of Guelph. Da at Drayton at night. beautiful day. very mild. started to mist and rain at night. lightning to-night. FRIDAY, 29 (363---2) Da choring and cleaned out pens. very dull all day. rained quite hard in forenoon freezing towards night. December SATURDAY, 30 (364---1) 1905 Da done the chores, then took a load of wood up to school for John Walker, then he went to town {ink blot over n} with John. very blustry and stormy all day. but not cold. SUNDAY, 31 (365) Olive and I walked up to Miss Stone's for dinner. quite mild. little breeze. MEMORANDUM. 1905 Feb. 3. Da brought home one bag of Drayton Flour this afternoon. June 13 Uncle Jim & Will have bought a grocery business in Guelph last week. July 27. Bill Barry got $10.00 to-night. Aug. 12. Bill Barry got $5.00. �Aug. 26. Bill Barry got $10.00. Sept. 9 Bill Barry got $10.00 Sept. 27 Bill Barry got $20.00 Nov. 25 Bill Barry got $2.00 MEMORANDUM. August, 3, 1905. Well-drillers struck water through the night. Mr. Stratton and Willie Wilson were working on night work. Mr. Wilson had very bad luck here. He came here July 19th and started to drill in bottom of well away back. Went over a hundred feet in quick sand. Got so bad that he had to leave it all together. Started a new well and struck water at 114 feet. He broke his rope and was off for a couple of days. Paid him $60. to-day. Mr. Wm. Voal, Mr. Rhode Stratton, Geordie Sodden Willie and Frank Wilson are the men. Fine crowd of men. very Well alone cost. $135.00/100 August 23, 1905. Willie Wilson got balance of Frank's money $75.00. The night they left here they broke through a culbert near the 16th. Engine went down into the creek, also Frank. rest jumped. Frank hurt his knee pretty badly. They lost over a week by the break and it cost about $300.00 Had very bad luck here and also at Uncle Richd's. Drilled at Sam Noble's and Tom Bretts before they came to Uncle Richds. Our well is giving good satisfaction Oct. 28, 1905. (Frank got $100.00 damages from Peel Council over the bridge. ( Nov. 28)) MEMORANDUM. Wednesday, August 2, 1905. Roy Bilton and Fred Giles had a fight. Roy Bilton used a knife. Fred is pretty badly cut up. Bilton struck off and went to Kennedy's Caplin caught him and brought him back. Geo Bilton, Bill Pollock & John Hanna has gone his bail. Roy is remanded till Friday 11th, might add - Bilton got, free. {Cash Account for January - no entries} �Date CASH ACCOUNT---FEBRUARY Rec'd Paid Feb. 8 Sold to Geo. Tucker cash 5 hogs for $50.00 $50.00 Feb. 13. Will Walker got $5.00 $5.00 " 16. To 100 lbs. Sugar $6.15¢ $6.15 " 25 Sold 5 heifers to Corbitt for $235.00 Date CASH ACCOUNT---MARCH Rec'd Paid Mar. 6 Will McDougal paid for a bull they got two years ago $30.00 Mar. 7. Sold Bull to Alex Duff. $45.00 " 13. Got 100 lbs. Flour $2.65 Paid for windmill $128.75 Date CASH ACCOUNT---APRIL Red'd Paid Apr. 4. Paid Will Walker for 35½ days work $22 + $5 he had before. (very reasonable) 27.00 Apr 3. Sold 6 hogs for 59.00 �Date CASH ACCOUNT---MAY Rec'd Paid May 1 Olive started to school in Drayton. School fees $1.00 Board a week. 1.75 May 8 Sold 13 hogs at Moorefield for just about $150.00 " 10 Ma got hat $2.00 $2.00 Olive's hat. $2.00 $2.00 {Political card pasted over previous page. Photos of Sir Wilfred Laurier, Premier of Canada and Hon. J. P. Whitney, Premier of Ontario} {Written on left corner} 1905 {minus} 1885 {=} 20 Printed: "IDEAL" is the Premier Fence Made by The McGregor Banwell Fence Co., Limited WALKERVILLE ONT. Written under the above: Support Hon. J. P. Whitney {Post Card pasted on diary page from Brock to W. C. Benson} CANADIAN SOUVENIR POST CARD Postage One Cent For Canada And U. S. Two Cents For Abroad This Space For Correspondence This Space For Address Only With love from Brock P.S. We are all well here {printed below Brock's message} Compliments of The McGregor Banwell Fence Co., Limited. Walkerville, Ont W. C. Benson, Guelph, Ont., Box 865 �For more information on Clara Philp, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Philp Family Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries 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 & 20th Century, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1905 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1905 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Philp Family Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Clara Philp Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{front cover}</p> <p>DAILY</p> <p>JOURNAL</p> <p>1905</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Calendar for 1905}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>220 Robt. Philp</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Dominion Diary</span></h3> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Daily Journal</span></h2> <p>for 1905</p> <p>{drawing of pine tree branch}</p> <p>Published annually by</p> <p>The Copp, Clark COmpany, Limited</p> <p>64 &amp; 66 Front Street West, Toronto</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Sterling Exchange Tables}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Sterling Exchange Tables continued}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Canadian Tariff of Customs}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{The French Treat Circular from the CUstoms Department, dated 14th October, 1895}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Canadian Tariff of Customs}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Canadian Tariff of Customs Continued}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Canadian Tariff of Customs Continued}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Canadian Tariff of Customs Continued}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Canadian Tariff of Customs Continued}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Canadian Tariff of Customs Continued}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Canadian Tariff of Customs Continued}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Canadian Tariff of Customs Continued}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Canadian Tariff of Customs Continued}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Canadian Tariff of Customs Continued}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Canadian Tariff of Customs Continued}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Canadian Tariff of Customs Continued}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Canadian Tariff of Customs Continued}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Canadian Tariff of Customs Continued}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Canadian Tariff of Customs Continued}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Canadian Tariff of Customs Continued}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Banks in Canada with their Agencies.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Banks in Canada with their Agencies.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Banks in Canada with their Agencies. continued}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Banks in Canada with their Agencies. Continued}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Banks in Canada with their Agencies. continued}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Banks in Canada with their Agencies.Continued}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Banks in Canada with their Agencies. Continued}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Public Statutory Holidays }</p> <p>{The Ontario Succession Duty Act.}</p> <p>{Canadian Commercial Agencies.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Mercantile Law.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Mercantile Law. Continued}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Mercantile Law. Continued}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Sittings of the Courts}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Postal Information}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Postal Information continued}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Joint Stock Companies.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Joint Stock Companies. continued}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Joint Stock Companies. continued}</p> <p>{Abstract of Ontario Game Laws.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Diary for 1905</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Notes for 1905</span></h3> <p>{ Lists of Holidays }</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">New Year's Day (Dominion) (Jan. 1 falling this year on a Sunday.) Monday, 2 (2-363)</span></h2> <p>Da and Wat took logs over to Moorefield in forenoon. Had dinner there then came home and he and Wat went over to vote for the Municipal Election. Ma and we children at Grandma's for dinner. The boys up here after tea. rather soft morning, but turned colder towards night. Stormy forenoon. Dickson, Reeve; J. Philp, Wetzel, McArthur, Brooks.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 3 (3-362)</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day Uncle Jim went home on 4.44 train. Stormy forenoon. very cold day. cold night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 5 (5-360)</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Ma and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. very nasty cold day. raw east wind rather stormy afternoon, getting worse towards night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Epiphany (Quebec) Friday, 6 (6-359)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, took shoes off team in afternoon. Mr. Webber came about four o'clock and fixed windmill pump. Here for tea. Uncle Willie here for while in afternoon. Hamp Bishop here looking to buy cattle. Not so very cold, but strong east wind snowing and somewhat stormy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January Saturday, 7 (7-358) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, took team to Drayton and got team shod, also took a few bags of chop. very stormy afternoon and night not very cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 8 (8-357)</span></h2> <p>Clive and I at Grandma's in afternoon. Uncle Willie up here in evening. very stormy at times all day not very cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 9 (9-356)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, over at Henry Hilborn's threshing in afternoon. Miss Stone walked down before dinner Brock drove her home about four o'clock. No school. teacher sick, not back yet. Beautiful morning, but terrible stormy afternoon and night ! Strong wind. not very cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January Tuesday, 10 (10-355) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. cleaned up some wheat in afternoon. Uncle Willie up to. night. terrible stormy all day but cleared up at night. rather sharp to-night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 11 (11-354)</span></h2> <p>Da choring and Cleaning pens all day. Uncle Willie and Ma at Drayton in forenoon. rather fine forenoon, but was terrible stormy and windy all afternoon. hailing at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 12 (12-353)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. He and Brock took wheat up to Mr. Morrison's and Uncle Richds in afternoon. I over to see Alice Page in afternoon. turned soft in night and was rather icy in morning. got colder through day. Stormy afternoon. Jersey calved. Calf is mine C.P.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January Friday, 13 (13-352) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, Up helping Uncle Richd kill a beef in afternoon. Uncle Willie and Ma went up to see Aunty Gass in forenoon. Ma stayed up because Auntie had fell the day before and broke her leg up near the thigh. It cannot be set. Brock went up for Ma in afternoon. Will Walker here for few minutes. We three went with them to rink to Bill Richards first carnival. Beautiful day. Uncle Will went back to St. Thomas. Lovely night</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 14 (14-351)</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning pens all day. Ma and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. Lovely bright day, but getting stormy towards night. Uncle Rich'd brought down a quarter of beef. very cold night</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 15 (15-350)</span></h2> <p>Da drove Ma up to Auntie Gass's in afternoon. She staying all night. I at Grandma's. very stormy all day. pretty sharp wind</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January Monday, 16 (16-349) 1905</span></h2> <p>Will Walker came down this morning. He and Da choring and cleaned up a grist of chop in forenoon. Da took it to Drayton in afternoon. Went up for Ma to Gass's in evening. very stormy all day. and quite cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 17 (17-348)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done up chores, then farmed up some oats. Mr. Craig and Annie here for dinner. Charlie Hilborn here in forenoon. Paid him $12.50 for threshing. Will went home at noon. Da went up to Gass's for Ma. very fine afternoon. rather stormy forenoon. quite sharp.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 18 (18-347)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will choring and Will took a grist to town in forenoon and again in afternoon. quite mild forenoon, but started to storm after dinner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January Thursday, 19 (19-346) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da done chores and Will took out a couple of loads of chop. Bill Gass here for dinner and took Ma back with him. Auntie getting a little worse. Will went home to-night. Olive and I went up to Mr. Walker's to a small party. Home half past two. Had a very fine time. lovely night. Nice clear day. not very cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 20 (20-345)</span></h2> <p>Da done chores. Will took out a grist this forenoon. Drawing out manure to other place in afternoon. Ma came home after dinner. very fine forenoon, but not quite so bright this afternoon. rather mild out. Fred Wilson here in afternoon to by pigs. Did not get any.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 21 (21-344)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done the chores, then drawing manure all day. Olive and Brock at town in afternoon. Da and Ma down at night. beautiful bright afternoon. not very cold. Auntie Philp, in Drayton was found dead in her bed this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January Sunday, 22 (22-343) 1905</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to see Aunty Gass in afternoon, Ma down to Grandma's. rather sharp and stormy at times.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 23 (23-342)</span></h2> <p>Will not here to-day. Da done chores in forenoon, cleaned out pens in afternoon. Ma went up to Aunty Gass's this afternoon. Brock drove her up. She's staying all night. beautiful, bright, clear forenoon. rather dull this afternoon quite raw wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 24 (24-341)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will choring in forenoon. Will drawing manure in afternoon. Da at Aunty Philp's funeral. Bill Gass brought Ma home at noon. Miss Craig here for dinner. Wilmot Drury and A. Schmans here to spend evening. I over to party at Henry HIlborne. Abbey Fallis married to Capt. Smith this forenoon. very stormy afternoon. lot of snow fell turned very cold after supper, with strong wind. Aunty Philp 98 years old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Provincial Election Day 25.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January Wednesday, 25 (258-340) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da and Will choring in forenoon. Will went home after dinner. Da went to vote. Too cold to draw manure. very stormy, windy cold day. terrible raw cold wind. roads heavy. Conservative Party have got into power by over 40 majority. South, East &amp; West Wellington all returned Conservative to power. Downey, Craig and Tucker.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 26 (26-339)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will choring in forenoon . Will and Wat drawing ice from Drayton, brought four loads this afternoon. rather stormy forenoon but very bright clear afternoon. very sharp wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 27 (24-338)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Wat brought a load of ice in forenoon. Da and Wat. fixing place in shed for ice. very stormy all day. not cold roads very heavy. Will not here to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January Saturday, 28 (28-337) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, and Will went for a load of ice in forenoon. Will brought two loads in afternoon. Wat. drawing also. Brock to town with Will in afternoon. Da up to Uncle Richds with sow in afternoon beautiful clear bright day, but quite sharp.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 29 (29-336)</span></h2> <p>Harry, Earl and Ella Lowes and Jennie Craig here in afternoon and for tea. very fine, beautiful, bright day. not cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 30 (30-335)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Wat and he packing away at the ice in afternoon. Mike Morris here to sell a cutter. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. very fine day, clear and bright. not cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January Tuesday, 31 (31-344) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da and Will choring in forenoon, Watt came over after dinner and finished packing the ice. Da and Will then drawing out manure. Annie Craig gave us our lesson and stayed for dinner. Ma up to see Auntie Gass in afternoon. beautiful bright day. not cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Wednesday, 1 (32-333)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will finished drawing out the manure and did the chores. very bright day, but pretty cold. Hugh Gibbs have young son to-day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 2 (33-332)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will choring in forenoon. Will went home after dinner. I at Drayton all day getting Mrs. Gordon to help me with a waist. very stormy day. strong wind and very keen.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Friday, 3 (34-331) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Went to Drayton in afternoon. brought home a hundred of flour. very sharp cold day and night. not storming to-day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 4 (35-330)</span></h2> <p>Ada Philp 21 years old today. Da choring and cleaning pens all day Mr. Joe Bell came for Ma about ten o'clock this morning. Aunty Gass died very early this morning. Da and I up for a little while at Gass's to-night. Ma staying all night. beautiful day, very clear and bright and sharp. Thermometer registered 20º below zero at half-past six this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 5 (36-329)</span></h2> <p>Brock and Olive went up to Gass's for Ma after dinner. very stormy all day. quite sharp.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Monday, 6 (37-328) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da did chores this forenoon. Then he and Ma at Aunty Gass's funeral in afternoon. quite a snowy forenoon, but turned out nice towards evening Uncle Jim came up on noon train. rather raw wind. roads heavy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 7 (38-327)</span></h2> <p>Will Walker came down this morning. He and Da done chores in forenoon. Went over after dinner and drew old "Dan" Burrows horse out of stable dead. Then they went to bush and cut wood. Ma went up to Gass's and brought Mrs. Brian down with her for tea. She staying at Grandma's to-night. Olive 15 years old to-day. beautiful fine day. quite sharp. drifting a little. Jack Walker up here to-night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 8 (39-326)</span></h2> <p>Wat and Will took five of our pigs and some of their own to Drayton this forenoon. Ma took Mrs. Brian to station this morning. Da and Will did not go to bush. WIll went home this evening. very stromy day. got worse on in afternoon. raw searching wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Thursday, 9 (40-325) 1905</span></h2> <p>Will came down before dinner. Da did chores in forenoon. Cutting wood in bush in afternoon. Geo. Tucker here in afternoon to see fat cattle. quite soft day. very mild. snowed a little towards night. roads bad.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 10 (41-324)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done up chores then drew up wood from bush till noon. Cutting wood in bush in afternoon. Mr. Corbett here to see fat cattle. Very stormy at times. Snowed very hard at times, then would blow. getting colder towards night. roads bad.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">2 Saturday, 11 (42-323)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done up chores then at bush till noon. Will went home after dinner to go to milk-letting. Da scraped away snow from driving house doors, in afternoon. Will called in with milk report to-night. beautiful bright day. duller towards evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Sunday, 12 (42-322) 1905</span></h2> <p>I at Grandma's for dinner. Olive and I over to Burrow's after tea very stormy all day. East storm changing sound to west at night. very mild all day. little wind getting up at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 13 (44-321)</span></h2> <p>Will came down to help take cattle (fat) away, but got word that car didn't come. Da choring and cleaning pens. Will went home after dinner. very stormy all day. wind very cold. Thermometer 8º below zero at milking time. wind went down a little at dark. roads very quiet to-day. Da 49 years old to-day. Uncle Jim 32 years old.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 14 (45-320)</span></h2> <p>St. Valentine's Day. Da choring all day. Mr. Bready and Mr. Steve Moore came here about half past nine and stayed for dinner. very stormy all day. Thermometer registered 22º below zero this morning. moderated a lot towards evening. wind went down towards evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Wednesday, 15 (46-319) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Da at Drayton in afternoon for sugar. Could not get any as there was none in town. Had no train since Monday. Ma down helping Mrs. Jack Walker quilt in afternoon Charlie, Hosheal, Retta and Cranson Hillborn over here for the evening. very cold wind and quite stormy. roads bad.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 16 (47-318)</span></h2> <p>Da done chores, cleaned pens and went to Drayton in afternoon. Got 100 lbs of sugar. very high wind, went down a little at night. cold day Sarah Burrows here in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 17 (48-317)</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. rather fine forenoon, but got terrible stormy after dinner and very windy. not very cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Saturday, 18 (49-316) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Olive and I up to help Winnie Walker, (make flower for carnival), in afternoon beautiful forenoon, little stormy after dinner, but calmed down and was a beautiful night. no travel on the roads.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 19 (50-315)</span></h2> <p>Home all day. very fine mild day. snowed a little in morning. not so bright in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 20 (51-314)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will choring in forenoon and at bush cutting wood in afternoon. rather fine day. blowing a little at noon. not cold day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Tuesday, 21 (52-313) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da and Will choring and cutting wood in bush. Annie Craig gave us our lessons and walked home after dinner. Ma up to Uncle Richard's in afternoon. very mild day. quite foggy all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 22 (53-312)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will choring and cutting wood in bush. I walked up to see Miss Stone in afternoon. N. Perkin here in afternoon. Da and Will went up to Chas. Walkers for evening. rather stormy forenoon, but very mild day. Milder than yesterday. foggy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 23 (54-311)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Percy and he plowed the road in afternoon. Olive, Brock and I drove down to a Carnival on the rink at night. roads rough. very mild all day, but not very bright. Olive got second prize for "Music Costume"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Friday, 24 (55-310) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, and drawing up wood from bush in afternoon. Olive and I up to Mr. Walker's to a dance at night. very mild day. not very bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 25 (56-309)</span></h2> <p>Da did up the chores. Then Wat, Brock and he took our 5 heifers to Moorefield. Got home about five o'clock. Uncle Richd took 10 head over also. Ma and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. Mr. J. Corbitt, assessor in this afternoon. very soft all day. soft snow falling in afternoon. turned quite a bit colder at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 26 (57 - 308)</span></h2> <p>At home all day. I down to Grandma's in afternoon. very stormy all day. quite cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Monday, 27 (58-307) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. drawing up wood from bush in afternoon. Cecil Walker came down from school and stayed for tea. Olive and I went with Walker's young folks to a party at Bill Barrys in Rothsay. Had a fine time. very nice fine day. a little snowy at times in evening. not very cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 28 (59-306)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. He and Uncle RIchd at Drayton in afternoon. rather stormy forenoon. lovely afternoon. Olive and I over to a party at Retta Hilborn's (night Hasheal came after us. We came home with McEwings. beautiful night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Wednesday, 1 (60-305)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will choring and farmed up a grist of chop. Will took it to Drayton in afternoon. Mr. Kemp came here in afternoon, he and Da went up to Uncle Richds to pick out a monument Mr. Kemp stayed all night. Played Euchre. beautiful bright day. not very cold. Will Walker came down this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Thursday, 2 (61-304) 1905</span></h2> <p>Will took load of chop to Drayton in forenoon and another in afternoon. Da done the chores. Will went home to-night. Da gone over to Burrows to have game of euchre at night. beautiful bright day, but rather cold wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 3 (62-303)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores and took a grist to Drayton in forenoon. Will came home with him and helped fill another. Da took it down in afternoon. Ma and Grandma over to see Mrs. Harrison in afternoon. Stayed for tea. rather mild day. cold bleak wind. snowing quite heavily at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 4 (63-302)</span></h2> <p>Will came down this morning and took a grist to town. Da did chores. Then took black heifer down to Johnny Brooks after dinner and cut load of ice while Will brought home the chop. Brought ice at night. Brock at Drayton with Will in afternoon. beautiful bright, clear, day. rather cold wind. Mr. North called this morning and left a pump log to go to Uncle Rich'ds</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Sunday, 5 (64-301) 1905</span></h2> <p>Brock up to Uncle Richds in afternoon. drifting all day. rather a little stormy in afternoon wind rather searching.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 6 (65-300)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done chores and cleaned out pens, then drawing manure all day. Ma up to Bob Gass for bag of spy apples in afternoon. Just a beautiful bright warm day. Wilmot Drury's party. Did not go.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 7 (66-299)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will choring and drawing Manure all day. Wise Craig here for dinner. Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. Mabel came down this afternoon. Alex Duff here in afternoon and took Bull away. very fine day, but got little dull towards evening. very mild. Da and Ma married 23 years to-night:</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Ash Wednesday (Quebec &amp; N.W.T.) Wednesday, 8 (67-298) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da and Will choring and finished drawing out the manure. Da gone up to Mr. Morrison's and over to J. Irvins to see Toivi Miller. Will went home to-night and was going to see Gregary's and Herb. McLaughlan and see Stewart Malcolson. Brock at Hilborns and McEwings asking hands to wood-bee. beautiful bright day. E.G. Henry called in this evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 9 (68-297)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will did the chores, then went to bush and filled trees till noon. Had wood-bee in the afternoon. Had 17 men for tea. Mabel here in afternoon. Mr. Walker came down after tea and had game of euchre. Will went home. very fine day. quite soft and mild.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 10 (69-296)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and put in props under the kitchen. At Drayton in afternoon. Had our party to-night. TOm Miller played and Stewart Malcasom called off. About 46 here. Broke up about half past three. beautiful night; rather sharp. a little stormy through the day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Saturday, 11 (70-295) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da done up the chores and cleaned out pens. TOok the Jersey down to Bill Richard's in afternoon. Cecil in Walker here for dinner. Will and Mr. Walker drawing home hay from the stack. We straightning up after party. Very fine bright day. rather sharp wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 12 (71-294)</span></h2> <p>Ma and I up to church in forenoon. fine forenoon. qite stormy in afternoon, but cleared off and was a beautiful eveingin sharp wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 13 (72-293)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done up chores, then drawing up wood from bush the rest of day. Ma over helping Mrs. Burrow paper the north bed-room. Brock went to town for a hundred of flour after school. beautiful fine clear day. 10º below zero this morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Tuesday, 14 (73-292) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done up the chores then drawing up wood from the bush all day. Miss Craig here and have us our lessons. stayed to dinner. Finished drawing up the body wood. just the limbs now to get up. beautiful bright day. lovely moon-light nights. Wilmot Drury here asking for a party at Bill Well's on 8th P.M. to-morrow night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 15 (74-291)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done the chores, then drawing hay from the stack into the barn. Mr. Walker and Chester helping. They took home a load of hay and straw. Will went home to-night. Ma and Grandma at Drayton this afternoon. Brock over to Wilmot's to say we're not going to party. Hosheal Hilborn went West to-day. Beautiful bright day, quite warm in middle of day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 16 (75-290)</span></h2> <p>Da did chores in forenoon. drawing limbs up to house from bush in afternoon. Mrs. J. Walker up here at supper time. Sleeting in forenoon and freezing on every thing very slippery. very mild day. dull and dark.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Friday, 17 (76-289) 1905</span></h2> <p>St. Patrick's Day. Da done chores in forenoon, then at bush cutting up limbs in afternoon. Ma at quilting at Mrs. J. Walker's in afternoon. very foggy forenoon, cleared off at noon and was beautiful afternoon. snow went in fields quite a bit this afternoon very mild all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 18 (77-288)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. cleaned out pens and walked to Drayon in afternoon. very dull day. very foggy and showry in forenoon. cleared off after dinner but was still showery. thunder and lightning in afternoon. very foggy at night. roads very soft. snow gone a lot to-day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 19 (78-287)</span></h2> <p>Olive and I walked up to Miss Stones for dinner and back again in evening. rather dull day. roads bad. raw east wind. turned cold through night and froze.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY, 20 (79-286) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da did chores in forenoon, then Wat and he covered the ice in afternoon. beautiful bright day. snow went away a lot to day. Freezing at night.</p> <p></p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 21 (80-285)</span></h2> <p>Will Walker came down to do chores. Da gone to Harriston on noon train. walked to station. Annie Craig here and gave us our lessons. She walked. C. Hilborn here after his saw at night. rather dull day, bright about noon but dull again towards evening. soft to night, raw east wind all day. Will splitting wood here at house.</p> <p></p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 22 (81-284)</span></h2> <p>Will done up the chores, then splitting wood all day. I walked down to Drayton in morning. Da came off morning train. Then we came back at noon. Will went home to night. thawing all day. not bright at all. Eli Mitchel married to Ida McKay. Elmer Ganis " " {Clara uses quotation marks (also known as ditto marks) to insinuate the same text as her previous line, that being "married to"} Ida Blackwell. Clara 20 years old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY, 23 (82-283) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da done chores then splitting wood in afternoon. Uncle Johnny Gordon here in afternoon. very fine day. snow gone a lot to-day. roads bad. looking like a change in the weather.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 24 (83-282)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, and cleaned out the pens in the forenoon, splitting wood in afternoon. raining a little this morning but cleared off and was quite bright. not freezing any snow going fast to-day. roads very bad (soft).</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 25 (84-281)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, splitting wood and digging a drain to let water away from in front of driving house. Olive, Brock and I walked to Drayton in afternoon. beautiful bright warm day. snow ^ going {Clara added "going" afterwards} very quickly. roads quite soft. getting bare on the 12th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY, 26 (85-280) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da down to Mr. McEwing's in afternoon. Wallace Walker here this afternoon. very dull at times. quite shiffs of rain off and on, cooler to-day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 27 (86-279)</span></h2> <p>Da done up chores and cleaned pens in forenoon. Walked to town in afternoon for salt for sick cow (Judy) Mr. Josh Gregory brought in two bags potatoes in afternoon. very warm day. bright. lawsuit on between Will Gregory and Hugh Gibbs over potatoes that were frozen.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 28 (87-278)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores and splitting wood all day. Mr. Craig brought Annie over this morning and called for her after dinner. Dave Corbitt and Bill Noble here in afternoon. very warm bright day. looking like rain. buggy's and waggons running now. Judy calved.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY, 29 (88-277) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da done up chores and cleaned pens in forenoon. Splitting wood in afternoon. very hot day. Thermometer 74º very bright. snow all gone round house.</p> <p></p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 30 (89-276)</span></h2> <p>Da done chores and finished splitting wood. Piling up the wood. Mr. Johnston agent for machinery called in this afternoon. Quite heavy shower rain about school time, dull till noon, then cleared off and was very bright afternoon high wind, but it went down at night.</p> <p></p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 31 (90-275)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores and piling wood rest of day. Ma went up to Gass's {?} and helped Bill empty a bed-tick. very fine day. I started Olive's dress.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY, 1 (91-274) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da choring and finished piling the wood. Ma, Olive and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. bright, forenoon, but dull and dark in afternoon. rather raw cold wind. I working at Olive's brown dress all day</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 2 (92-273)</span></h2> <p>At home all day. dull all day. rather raw last wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 3 (93-272)</span></h2> <p>Da did chores, then he and Wat loaded up the hogs and he took them to Moorefield. Will Walker came down after dinner then he and Da cutting up limbs in bush. Came on rain after supper and rained quite hard. quite bright at times strong, rather cold last wind. Will stayed all night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY, 4 (94-271) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores. Then split a few ^hard {added above text} blocks of wood before dinner. Jack Walker up here in forenoon. Da helping Jack Walker clean up seed grains in afternoon. Will went home after breakfast. quite a rain before breakfast. dull till noon. then quite fine with very strong wind. very sultry, but turned colder towards night, Miss Craig not here.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5 (95-270)</span></h2> <p>Da done up the chores in forenoon then he and Watt cleaning up seed grains here in afternoon. Jon Henderson and Burrows Deering Agents here in forenoon. rather cold day, but a little milder towards night. cloudy at times. quite hard frost.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 6 (96-269)</span></h2> <p>Da did up the chores, then lying round the house all afternoon. He took sick in the night with diarrhoea and his stomach feels very weak. Mr. Walker and Chester drew his loads of straw home in afternoon. dull and cloudy, with quite a flurry of snow in afternoon. a little milder towards night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY, 7 (97-268) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned out the stables, then lying around rest of day. Felt a little better but still very weak. Brock came home sick tonight. quite bright, but cold wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 8 (98-267)</span></h2> <p>Will Walker came down this morning. Did up chores and cleaned out pens, then he and Da started to clip "Mark", finished him after dinner and Olive and I went to town. Da and Will farming up some oats for Will. Da and Will gone to town after supper. very fine bright day, but cold wind. hard frost this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 9 (99-266)</span></h2> <p>Ma and Brock up to see Miss Stone in afternoon. Da and Ma down to I. Hilborn's after tea to see old Mr. Lundy. Olive and I at Grandma's for dinner. Sara Burrows here in evening. lovely bright afternoon. dull forenoon rather strong wind quite warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY, 10 (100-265) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da did up chores, then John Walker came and they cleaned up wheat then took fanning mill over to Watt, just before milking. Ma helping Mrs. Burrows paper the boy's chamber. raining almost steady till three o'clock then cleared up quite warm gentle rain. mild night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 11 (101-264)</span></h2> <p>Da did up the chores then went over and helping Wat. to clean up seed and grain the rest of day. Miss Craig here and gave us our lessons. rather dull forenoon but got brighter as the day went on. colder towards evening Freezing at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 12 (102-263)</span></h2> <p>Da did up the chores, then went over and helped Wat, finish farming up seed grain then Da took team to town and got them shod. Brought home a Butter- worker. Ma at Draytons in forenoon and got Mark shod. Lovely bright day. quite strong wind in afternoon. warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY, 13 (103-262) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da did up chores and cleaned out pens in forenoon. Went to Drayton in afternoon and had "Dick" shod. Spring Horse Show to-day. Beautiful bright day but quite cold in evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 14 (104-261)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then he killed a pig. Mr. Burrows helping. Hitched up the colt with Molly, for first time and drove them on the lines in the afternoon. rather dull day. snow flurries at times colder towards night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 15 (105-260)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon, then he and Brock took piece of meat up to Uncle Richie. Drove colt for first to waggon. Drawing a few rails from old orchard fence over to house. Olive walked to town in afternoon. Got two teeth filled quite a cold day. heavy snow flurrys in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY, 16 (106-259) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma over to Dick Lowes to-day. rather bright at times, with heavy snow storms towards evening. high wind and pretty cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 17 (107-258)</span></h2> <p>Mr. Chas Walker got 33 bush of oats @ 40¢ of bush this forenoon. Da done up the chores and cleared pens in forenoon. Drew up some limbs from bush then Bob Gass came along for seed Barley. very wintry morning. ground covered with snow, very heavy falls of snow and stormy at times all day. quite cold. rather {author now writing slightly higher to fit word in} bright</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 18 (108-257)</span></h2> <p>Da did up chores then drawing up limbs from bush till he cracked the "reach" of waggon then drawing rails off sideroad. Bush very soft. terrible snow storms at times in forenoon, slight flurries in afternoon. quite cold. C. Hilborn and Will brought engine and saw here from Lowery's after tea to saw wood. Miss Craig not here.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY, 19 (109-256) 1905</span></h2> <p>Will came down this forenoon and helped with the chores then they drew rest of rails from side-road and filled tank before dinner. Ma at Drayton in forenoon. Wat and Chester helping saw up rails and limbs. very fine day. high wind all day. rather cold in morning. snow all disappeared and ground drying very quickly.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 20 (110-255)</span></h2> <p>Da done up chores in forenoon and cleaned out pens. I went to town after dinner to send Dr. Pickel up to see Vesta. She has inflammation of Bowels. Da piling wood rather dull spitting rain in afternoon. Will Walker here in forenoon for a couple of bags of seed oats and took old Dick over to work Lowery's horse sick.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">GOOD FRIDAY (Dominion) FRIDAY, 21 (111-254)</span></h2> <p>Da done up the chores, then piling up the wood rest of day. raining through night and turned to sleet with heavy fall of snow wet and disagreeable. quite fine at night. Brock went to town after dinner with an instrument of Dr. Pickel's. rather raw day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY, 25 (115-250) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores then Da plowing in orchard all day. Ma at Grandma's making soap out of "Gilletts Lye", in afternoon. very beautiful day, quite strong wind in afternoon. Miss Craig not here.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26 (116-249)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores then finished plowing the orchard, then started to cultivate field along side wire fence. Olive walked to town in forenoon got some teeth filled. Norm Perkins here for dinner. Aunt Emma here in afternoon rather dull in forenoon but turned out very fine. quite hot afternoon. ground rather wet.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 27 (117-248)</span></h2> <p>Da done some of the chores, then sowed, what he cultivated yesterday, in forenoon, Finished the chores at noon and got John Walker's three horse cultivator and finished the field to-night. Olive and Brock up to Miss Stone's for Rose bush, in afternoon. very fine day. quite hazy and pretty warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY, 28 (118-247) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da finished sowing what he cultivated yesterday afternoon and then harrowed it. Finished about four o'clock, then cultivating root ground. very fine day. pretty warm, but good breeze. hazy and smoky all day. planted a few potatoes after supper.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 29 (119-246)</span></h2> <p>Da disced the wet part of root ground finished cultivating it then sowed and harrowed it. Mr. North here for dinner, but couldn't fix pump as he had not windlass. Olive and I at town in forenoon. little rain in the night and a sprinkle this morning. cleared off and was fine afternoon, strong wind. Da cleaned pens and disced a piece of the orchard after tea. Have about 15 acres sowed to night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 30 (120-245)</span></h2> <p>At home all day. We children back to bush in afternoon. very few flowers out. very dull day. quite cold and very cloudy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY, 1 (121-244) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da cultivating in forenoon and sowing what he cultivated, in afternoon, back at Uncle Richds. line fence. Ma took Olive down to Drayton this morning. She starting to school in town and boarding at Tom Hendersons. rather dull and cold this forenoon, but cleared off and was quite bright. Cheese factory started John Walker milk drawer.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 2 (122-243)</span></h2> <p>Da done up the chores, then went out about ten and disced in field back of Poplars. After dinner he harrowed what was sowed the day before, then cultivating till six o'clock. Miss Craig here and gave me a lesson. Planted few potatoes and beans in orchard after supper. snowing and sleeting before breakfast, sprinkle of rain after breakfast, then cleared off and was fine afternoon, searching last wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 3 (123-242)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then took a grist of chop to Drayton in forenoon. Da cultivating some and sowing this afternoon. I went to Drayton before dinner and got Mrs. Gordon to fit my blue dress. quite heavy showers this morning, then cleared off and was very hot the rest of day. Thundering at night and looking like rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY, 4 (124-241) 1905</span></h2> <p>{Diarist writing above first line} Elise colt 3 years old. Mr. McEwing here at night. {Diarist now writing on lines of paper} Da done the chores, then went and harrowed behind Poplars, brought cultivator up with him, and broke the tongue coming up. Picked some stone off little field on other place and got J. Walker's cultivator before dinner. Cultivated field behind Grandpas driving house and started in the one this way. Roy sowing oats in afternoon where Da cultivated. strong wind fine afternoon, turned colder through night foggy morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 5 (125-240)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores then he and Uncle Richds two teams and Ross McEwing working on other place. Cultivated and sowed at 14 acre field and 6 acres. Brock went for Olive after school. Mr. + Mrs. Jim Gregory here in evening for short while. Jim Bready here for first time for dinner. went to Drayton from here. foggy morning cleared off and was fine day. sprinkle of rain about four. heavy showers went round. quite a breeze and warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 6 (126-239)</span></h2> <p>Da harrowed what was sowed yesterday in forenoon. Went to town about four o'clock for grist. Professor Rayner came here to tune piano. Stayed for dinner. came on a drizzling rain about ten o'clock. rained very steadily and hard till about four o'clock, turned quite cold. Mother 42 years old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY, 7 (127-238) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da and I down to {diarist added word above text} ^ old {diarist back to writing on the line} Mrs. Hambly's funeral in afternoon. dull and dark forenoon, but turned out fine in afternoon. very high wind, but went at night. Mr. + Mrs. T. Henderson called to-night had been over to Dick Lowes.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 8 (128-237)</span></h2> <p>Da done up some chores, then Wat and Uncle Richd helped him load 13 hogs and he took them to Moore field in forenoon. Turned young cattle out for first time, in afternoon, into field behind farm. then drawing out manure onto other place to spread round fence when they could not get in winter time. quite heavy showers after dinner, quite cool and windy all day. rather bright forenoon. Brock took Olive back to school this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 9 (129-236)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores then Harry and Roy came down with their team and all drew out manure {diarist writing above text} to their place. {Diarist writing on lines again} Uncle Richd. here also. Miss Craig here for dinner. Bill Barry here for while in evening quite cold wind, bright at times, then dull again.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY, 10 (130-235) 1905</span></h2> <p>Uncle Richds two teams came down this morning to gang-plow. Ross up with his teams. Da ganging also, in field behind old orchard. Didn't get finished. Ma and Grandma at Drayton in forenoon. Ma got brown straw hat. dull all day. no sunshine, sprinkle of rain about four o'clock.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 11 (131-234)</span></h2> <p>Da and Harry, sowed and (harrowed twice) half of field behind old orchard. Ma helping Grandma make soap in afternoon. Minnie Walker and Sara Burrows here in evening. dull and quite hazy all day. scarcely any sunshine.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 12 (132-233)</span></h2> <p>Da and Harry finished the seeding at noon to-day. Da cleaned out pens and covered a patch of twitch grass with it, in wheat field. then cultivated in turnip ground. Jim Bready here for dinner. Brock went for Olive round by the 10th and she came round other way with Hilborns. Da gone to town at night for to pay C. White some money. very fine afternoon. dull morning. strong breeze. beautiful night. Alice Page 20 years old</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY, 13 (133-232) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then cultivating til noon with John Walkers' cultivator, on turnip and mangol ground. Took cultivator home and brought up turnip drill, then sowed mangols 36 rows. Miss Stone came down this forenoon and Brock drove her to town. he also took back Uncle Richds grass seed. Ma dug over pansy bed in afternoon very fine day. and a lovely night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 14 (134-231)</span></h2> <p>Ma at Grandma's in afternoon Mr. Craig here for while. very heavy rain this morning. cleared off and was very hot at times.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 15 (135-230)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then cleared rubbish out of orchard and disced it till noon. Digging between trees in afternoon. Brock drove Olive back to school this morning. Mr. Craig got load of hay this forenoon out of barn. very disagreeable forenoon. little scud of rain at times. very dull afternoon. rather cool. milk goes to factory every day now.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY, 16 (136-229) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da digging between trees in orchard in forenoon. Throwing rotten turnips out of root-house in afternoon. Let cows out for first time at noon on to other place. We washed blankets in afternoon. Miss Craig here in forenoon. quite fine forenoon, but quite a big shower in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 17 (137-228)</span></h2> <p>Da plowed little patch in front and some corn around other side of driving house in forenoon, working on corn ground and harrowing piece in front. Miss Stone and Lawrence here for dinner. I at town in afternoon for Olive. no school rest of week. Teachers convention. quite fine at times, then again, cloudy. thundering at noon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 18 (138-227)</span></h2> <p>Da and Wat made gravel box in forenoon. Then over helping draw Burrows barn together in afternoon. Brock up to Wooddissee for strawberry plants in afternoon. Ma down helping Grandma pack up things, all day. quite heavy rain in forenoon, raw, dull and cold in afternoon. Uncle Willie came home to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY, 19 (139-226) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da plowing at the corn ground, then moving fence below it. Ma and Brock at Drayton from eleven o'clock helping Grandma straighten things round. Mr. Bready here for dinner. Minnie Walker here in afternoon, asked us to go to Elora Rocks on 24th May. very fine bright day, but very windy, looking like frost.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 20 (140-225)</span></h2> <p>Da marked {diarist placed an asterisk above "a" in the work marked} rows for potatoes and cut some potatoes in forenoon. Dropped potatoes in afternoon below orchard. Ma at Drayton all day helping Grandma Myrtle Burrows and Annie here for while in afternoon. very bright day, but cold wind. froze very hard {diarist scratched out the word "also" under text} at night, also night before.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 21 (141-224)</span></h2> <p>Mr. and Mrs. Joe Davidson came here in afternoon and stayed for tea. Uncle Willie and Jim her after tea for a while. very fine bright day, wind rather cool.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY, 22 (142-232) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da working on corn ground and planting some potatoes. Bill Barry came here to build fence from orchard fence, down to brush fence. rather dull in forenoon. fine afternoon. frost at night. Brock took Olive back to school.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 23 (143-222)</span></h2> <p>Da working on corn ground in forenoon. sowing it in afternoon, and piching {?} up along big ditch. I at Drayton in forenoon. Bill working at fence all day. very fine bright day, but wind rather cold. I sent word to Miss Craig not to come as I don't know my lesson.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">VICTORIA DAY (Dominion) WEDNESDAY, 24 (144-221)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing and harrowing piece of sod over big ditch, and moving rails. Bill building fence. I went to Elora Rock with Templars of Rothsay. (frizzle). beautiful bright day. cool in evening and morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY, 25 (145-220) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da cleared out pens, then drawing out manure on to turnip ground. Bill fencing behind Poplar brushes. Ma at Drayton at Grandma's all day. very fine day, but very windy all afternoon. wind fell off at night and quite a shower after tea.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 26 (146-219)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure on to turnip ground all day. Mr. Bready here for dinner. Brock went for Olive after school. quite fine day, but rather cool wind, very hard frost at night. Brock brought sack of "Cream Equivalant" $2.00 for calves.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 27 (147-218)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing down manure on turnip ground in forenoon. Bill Barry came over after dinner and he and Da cut potatoes and planted them below corn in afternoon. Da finished plowing in manure and harrowed it twice Olive over to Craigs for her music lesson in afternoon. Ma and Brock planted tomatoes and cabbage plants to-night. very fine day. quite hot. Uncle Richd brought up two bags of potatoes from Mr. Andrews for us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY, 28 (148-217) 1905</span></h2> <p>Olive and I up to English Church in forenoon. Ma and Brock over to grave yard in afternoon. very fine day, rather windy. cool.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 29 (149-216)</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned out pens and drawing out man-ure to turnip-ground till about noon. Over to Burrows after dinner, then cleaned calf-pens. Hay press came to Burrows. Brock took Olive back to school. very wet day. started to sprinkle about ten o'clock, and kept getting heavier, till it rained hard and steadily till after four o'clock. lot of water fell. Cecil Walker here for tea.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 30 (150-215)</span></h2> <p>Da over at Burrow's helping press hay, till about eleven o'clock. Bill Barry took over team and took a load of rails to Rothsay Da hoeing potatoes in afternoon and scuffled strawberries after tea. mowed and raked lawn before dinner. Ma and I cleaned front room in afternoon. Miss Craig not here to-day. cleared off about ten o'clock and came out very warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY, 31 (151-214) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure to turnip ground in forenoon. spreading what was in a heap back there, in afternoon, plowing it in after tea. ma and I cleaned two bed rooms to-day. beautiful day. just cool enough to make it agreeable. frost this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June ASCENSION DAY (Quebec) THURSDAY, 1 (152-213)</span></h2> <p>Da finished plowing in the manure, then drawing from shed and manure house on to turnip ground. Uncle Willie here in afternoon. Mrs. Bill Barry here in afternoon. Annie Craig called to see if I could make here a Dressing Sacque. Ma and I cleaned two bed rooms. very fine day, quite warm. looking like rain. Brock to town for Beef this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 2 (153-212)</span></h2> <p>Da working on root ground all day. Mr. Bready here for dinner. Da and Ma at Drayton in evening. Dull morning, but cleared off and turned out quite fine. cool evening. windy. Brock went for Olive.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY, 3 (154-211) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da over helping Mr. Hatch "jack" up his barn in forenoon. Working on root ground in afternoon. I went to town this forenoon Brock up at Uncle Richd in afternoon. very fine bright day. heavy frost this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 4 (155-210)</span></h2> <p>Da, Ma and I up to see old Mrs. McKay in evening. dull, damp forenoon, but turned out quite sultry in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 5 (156-209)</span></h2> <p>Brock took Olive back to town this morning. Da went out to work turnip ground, but it came on rain. Da buried a sheep after dinner, then choring. came on very heavy rain about three o'clock. cleared off about about five, and Uncle Willie and I went up to Mr. J Gregory's for tea. Spent a very nice evening. cool and very damp. Uncle Willie 37 years old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY, 6 (157-208) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da at Jack Walker in forenoon helping press hay. Ma down also. Da choring in afternoon. Went up to McKee's after tea to see when press was coming here. F. Page here for block of ice. Miss Craig did not come. rained very gentle steady rain about breakfast time cleared off and came out quite fine, but raining again to-night. very sharp lightning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7 (158-207)</span></h2> <p>Bill Barry came down about noon. Noecker's hay press came here about four o'clock. Mr. Duff, Mr. Longthorn, Mr. McColgan, Mr. Cavenaugh, Da choring in forenoon. Da and Mr. Duff went {word "went" written above the word "came" crossed out} to town at night. Bill stayed at Burrows, all night. Uncle Will called here for few minutes. very steady rain for while in forenoon but cleared off some. Had eleven men for tea. cool night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 8 (159-206)</span></h2> <p>Hay pressers, went away about ten o'clock this morning. Noecker wouldn't press stack, but just took hay in barn. Da took load of hay to town and had the horses shod. Very fine day. shunshiny day. Minnie Walker and Mrs. Lowrey called this afternoon and asked us up to their place for Friday night. Bill Barry came down from Morrisons and helped load hay. stayed all night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY, 9 (160-205) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da took load of hay in forenoon, then he and Wat each took a load in afternoon. Ma at Drayton all day, brought Olive home. Mr. Bready here for dinner. Bill Barry came down and helped load hay. Olive and I up to Mr. Walker's to spend evening. Had a splendid time. rather dull and quite sultry. looking like rain.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10 (161-204)</span></h2> <p>Da cleaning pens and stables, in forenoon, Brought cultivator over from other place and choring some in afternoon. Dave Corbitt here in afternoon quite heavy rain in morning, then cleared up some, but come on rain again towards night. quite sultry at night. Mrs. Craig and Annie here and gave us each a music lesson.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 11 (162-203)</span></h2> <p>Da and Mr. Bready drove out to Arthur this forenoon. Olive Brock and I up to Miss Stone's for dinner. Uncle Willie here in afternoon. very sultry at times cooler towards evening. quite a mizzle rain this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY, 12 (163-202) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da and Wat each took a load of our hay to station this morning. That finishes our hay. Da helping Wat draw his hay, took three loads. I took Olive to town this morning, roads very muddy, but dried a little this afternoon. very foggy morning but cleared off this afternoon. not very bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13 (164-201)</span></h2> <p>Da took two loads of hay, for Wat, this forenoon. Took a load of our hay (loose) down to Dr. Pickel in afternoon. Jennie Craig here in afternoon for her Mothers umbrella. Ross helped load the hay after dinner. very foggy morning, but cleared off and was a lovely day.</p> <p>A beautiful moon-light night. Johnny Benson went West this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14 (165-200)</span></h2> <p>Wat. Percy and Ross helped Da load a fat steer. Da and Wat took it to Moorefield. Burrows, Uncle Richd and we washed sheep in afternoon Mr. Walper and Mr. T. Henderson here for tea. I down to McEwing after tea.</p> <p>very hot day. Thermometer stood at 100° at half past six. no breeze, steer brought $70.xx</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY, 15 (166-199) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da got John Walker's cultivator, and cultivated the turnip ground this forenoon. Harry came down this afternoon and ridged up turnip ground. Da sowed the turnips. Ma at Drayton all day. Wat had our stock rack this morning.</p> <p>terrible hot day, Horses and cattle suffer with the heat.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16 (167-198)</span></h2> <p>Da cleaning pens and horse stables in forenoon. Over at Mr. Burrows in afternoon helping "jack" up the barn, to push it together. Mr. Bready here for dinner. Ma up to see Mrs. C. Walker in afternoon. She had tumor cut out of breast. Brock went for Olive. very sultry all day, quite a rain this forenoon and again in the afternoon. very heavy shower after tea. Mrs. Jack Mitchell and old Mrs McKay both dead.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17 (168-197)</span></h2> <p>Da took a grist and some wheat to town in forenoon, Choring in afternoon. Ma and I over to Mrs. Jack Mitchells funeral in afternoon. large funeral.</p> <p>very hot day on man and beast.</p> <p>Will Walker called here in forenoon. Farmers' Excursion to O. A. College. Da scuffling potatoes and strawberries after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY, 18 (169-196) 1905</span></h2> <p>Ma, Olive and I up to Old Mrs. McKay funeral. large funeral. very hot day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 19 (170---195)</span></h2> <p>Da sheared the sheep to-day, finished scuffling potatoes after tea. I took Oliver to school this morning.</p> <p>very hot forenoon, but breeze sprang up at noon, and the air cooled down some.</p> <p>Old Mrs. Woods died suddenly.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20 (171---194)</span></h2> <p>Da up at Rothsay doing road work. Had dinner with Miss Stone. Will Walker came over this morning, scuffled mangolds and hoeing all day. Miss Craig here for dinner. MissNorth, her mother, and Miss McCarthy called here for while in afternoon.</p> <p>very warm day, but very nice breeze.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY, 21 (172---193) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock finished hoeing the mangols at milking-time. Ma and I at Old Mrs Wood's funeral in afternoon. large funeral.</p> <p>pretty hot at times, again cloudy. looking like rain at night. Da started to scuffle corn after tea.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 22 (173---192)</span></h2> <p>Da finished scuffling corn, then cleaned out pens. Jack Walker helping Da "ring" hogs after tea. Ma at Drayton all day.</p> <p>very bright day, but quite cool. Orton's birthday.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23 (174---191)</span></h2> <p>Da plowed and harrowed little patch down where Grandpa's were. Mr. Bready here for dinner. I over baking for Mrs Burrows in afternoon. Olive, Brock and I over to Zion Social in evening. Uncle Willie called in for little while in evening. very fine day, evening cool.</p> <p>Grandpa Philp one year dead to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY, 24 (175---190) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da took the wool and a few bags of chop to Drayton this forenoon. Helping Isaac Hilborn draw cemenet from station in afternoon. Brock up to Mr. McKay's in forenoon, for duck eggs. Da fixing gravel box after tea. very fine day. hot, but good night for sleeping.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 25 (176---189)</span></h2> <p>Ma, Olive and Brock up to Presbyterian Church in forenoon.</p> <p>Art. Garneau and Wat here in afternoon very warm all day, heavy rainstorms went round. not much rain here, but turned a lot cooler.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 26 (177---188)</span></h2> <p>Started road work this morning. Bill Barry and Percy here for dinner. Bill stayed all night. I at Drayton all day sewing. Olive went back to school.</p> <p>very cool morning, but cleared up and was quite warm at noon.</p> <p>Old Mr. Sterne died in Alma. Otto Mosser here at noon and paid his road-work $7.00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY, 27 (178---187) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill working at road work all day. Bill went home at night. Mrs Jack Woods and her sister-in-law, Mrs Callough here for dinner. Annie Craig here in forenoon. Mr. Henderson brought Janet out to-night.</p> <p>very nice day, bright. rather cool. looking like frost.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28 (179---186)</span></h2> <p>Da finished our road-work to-day. Brock drove the team to-day I went to Drayton for Olive after tea. very fine day. cloudy at times. cool evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 29 (180---185)</span></h2> <p>Da and McEwings doing Mr. Mossers roadwork. Brock drove our team. Work finished on our beat now.</p> <p>very warm day.</p> <p>Catholic Picnic in Samis' Grove.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY, 30 (181---184) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned all the pens and stables in forenoon. Over at Mr. Josh. Gregory's barn raising in afternoon Mr. Bready here for dinner. I at town all day helping Mrs. Gordon sew. Olive and Janet over to see Minnie Hilborn. very warm day. looking like shower at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July Dominion Day (Dominion) SATURDAY, 1 (182---183)</span></h2> <p>Da went back to help finish putting up Mr. Gregory's barn. home about eleven, then went back and pumped trough of water on other place. In afternoon, Da and Will Walker drove "old Vesta" out to Arthur. home at half-past nine. very dull forenoon, mizzling and rainy in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 2 (183---182)</span></h2> <p>Mr. and Mrs. T. Henderson and Brett came out after dinner for Janet. Stayed for tea. Olive and I up to Mr. Walker's after tea. Mr. Duncan here after tea. very dull forenoon, but came out very warm.</p> <p>beautiful evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY, 3 (184---181) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da hoeing the weeds out of the potatoes and strawberries. Brock drove Olive up to Mr. Wooddisse's to pick strawberries She picked 60 boxes. Brock paris-greened the potatoes.</p> <p>quite fine day. quite steady east wind, dull towards evening. I have bad cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 4 (185---180)</span></h2> <p>Da moulded up the potatoes, then plowing the orchard. Ma and Brock at Drayton all day. Wilmot Drury here for dinner. Mr. Arbuckle here in morning for "Spavin cure" for horse. Olive rode up to Wooddisse's with him. Didn't pick. Too wet. Da up to Uncle Richds after tea. very heavy shower just before dinner. Then came out very warm. Another heavy rain just after tea. Strong wind all afternoon. Got my rain coat from Eaton's - Blue $11.00</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5 (187---179)</span></h2> <p>Da finished plowing orchard, then plowed little patch in front. I up to see if Mabel would go to Falls. quite fine day. little showery.</p> <p>Olive at Wooddisse's picking berries. pulled 50 boxes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY, 6 (187---178) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da working rape patch to-day. Brock and I at Drayton in afternoon Olive picking berries at Wooddisse's all day. picked 54 boxes. very fine day.</p> <p>I got pair tan slippers &amp; hose $2.40 + 25¢ = $2.65</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 7 (188---177)</span></h2> <p>Da scuffled mangolds and started to hoe them over. Cleaned out pens. Mr Bready here for dinner. I went on excursion to Niagara Falls. arrived at little after 2 P.M. Left at 7. P.M. home at 25 min. to one oc'loc Da met us and Uncle Rich. took Mabel and I to station. Har. Coram here in evening. rather dull forenoon but turned out beautiful afternoon. shower here in evening Old Mrs. Leich buried.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 8 (189---176)</span></h2> <p>Da scuffling turnips till about ten o'clock then he went with Jack Walker up to Corbetts to see a horse. Brock and he hoeing rest of day. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Got pine apples from Guelph Retta Hilborn and two Miss McIntyres called here in afternoon. quite showery at time. very sultry between showers. Flora McDonald ran in on her way home from town.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY, 9 (170---175) 1905</span></h2> <p>Bill Barry and Will McDougal here for dinner. Bob. Gass and Maggie here in afternoon and for tea. dull morning but turned out quite fine. quite a cool spell in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 10 (191---174)</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned up grist of chop and took it to town and got Carrie shod. Scuffling turnips in afternoon. Brock hoeing. Went up to Mr. Newsteads for load sand after tea. Brought 200 lbs. Flour to-day. steady light rain till well on in forenoon, then cleared up and was fine, but very sultry.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 11 (192---173)</span></h2> <p>Da went away before seven o'clock with sand to erect Grandpa Philp's monument. Bill Barry and Brock hoeing turnips all day. Bill got "Dick" and buggy to go to Mt. Forest. Da came home with his front finger on right hand jammed. quite fine day till about three then came on rain, not very heavy. very sultry. Har. Coram called here in afternoon. I drove Olive up to Wooddiss'e's. picked 32 boxes came home about three o'clock. Ma at Drayton for meat in forenoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY, 12 (193---172) 1905</span></h2> <p>I drove Ma and Brock down to station. They went to Mt. Forest for 12th July. I met them at night. Da choring round all day. very rainy morning. rained steadily till noon then slacked up a little and rained slightly after dinner. very nice evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 13 (194---171)</span></h2> <p>Da hoeing turnips in forenoon. Bill brought horse back and hoed till noon. Olive and I went up to pick berries. Got 14 boxes picked when a very heavy storm came up. very fierce lightning and thunder. Brock came after us after dinner. fine afternoon. Da got load of clay and went to level graves in cemetry, after tea. Olive and I up to Uncle Rich'ds after tea.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 14 (195---170)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock hoeing turnips all day Olive at Drayton for meat this forenoon. Mr. Bready here for dinner. Ma greening potatoes. Had new beans and potatoes for first time for dinner quite fine till about eleven o'clock, then came on quite a heavy rain. cleared off about two and was a lovely afternoon. fresh breeze.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY, 15 (196---169) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock finished hoeing the turnip at noon Da scuffled them in afternoon. Ma and Brock finished "greening" potatoes Da and Ma went to Drayton after tea. Olive up to Wooddisse's. not picking to-day. beautiful bright day. no rain. cloudy towards evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 16 (197---168)</span></h2> <p>Uncle Jim here in forenoon, for an hour, then called again at milking time, took Olive and I down to have tea with Grandma. Ma and Brock came down also.</p> <p>beautiful fine day. very nice breeze, but warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 17 (198---167)</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned pens, got out mower and ground the knife, in forenoon. Mowed little patch in front and patch on other place. Cut up, in coil, little bit in front, in evening. Mary and two little girls here in evening (Carrie Solomon &amp; Annie Newman.) Olive and I up at Wooddisse's picking berries. Brock 12 years old, and at Drayton in forenoon. very hot day. threatning rain to-night. Olive earned $2.53¢ picking berries. We got a crate.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY, 18 X (199---166) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da mowed little patch down next McEwing. in forenoon. He and Brock putting up in coil, what was cut in forenoon, raked it up after dinner. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Got Brock's wheel. Olive and I up to see Lily Morrison in evening. Mr. Har. Coram. gave Olive &amp; I our first lesson in afternoon. very warm day. very fierce heat after dinner. slight breeze.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 19 (200---165)</span></h2> <p>Da went up to Uncle Richds in morning to see well-drillers. Then drew a load of rails back to other place. Cutting hay in afternoon in back field on other place. Bill Barry came down before dinner. Well-drillers came here about four o'clock in afternoon. started to drill in well away back on other place after tea. Mr. Frank Wilson and four men with drill. Ma over to Craigs in evening. fierce wind in night with little rain. very fine all day. good breeze all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 20 (201---164)</span></h2> <p>Da finished mowing and raked a couple of rounds in forenoon. Brock raking in afternoon, Bill and Da putting up hay in afternoon Drillers still drilling away got out of the quicksand night. Olive at town for meat this morning. quite fine day. cooler in evening.</p> <p>Mr. F. Wilson, manager, Mr. Stratton, Mr. Sodden, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Voab.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY, 21 (202---163) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill filled the tank for well-drillers then drawing hay from back field all day. Filled tank again at night. Mr. Bready here for last time to-day. Olive at Drayton in afternoon for meat. quite fine day. hot at noon. cool evening.</p> <p>Mr. Wilson went away after dinner.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 22 (203---162)</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill finished big field at night. Olive and I drove Bill part way home. Da at town at night. Ma at town in afternoon. got 2 sacks of sugar from Guelph. Drillers didn't do much. had no casing. Mr. Stratton went away after dinner other 3 went after tea. Some of them helped little at hay. beautiful bright day. hot about noon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 23 (204---161)</span></h2> <p>Home all day.</p> <p>Mrs. W. Gordon and Mrs. Wen. Cosford here in afternoon for while. little shower this morning. cleared off and was lovely day. good breeze. cool evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY, 24 (205---160) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill Barry filled the tank and got some wood, then ground the mower knife in forenoon. Drew in little patches of hay in afternoon. Mr. Wilson came back and rest of men except Mr. Stratton. Olive and I at berry-patch (Walker's) in forenoon. Brock at town in afternoon. very nasty day. quite heavy showers off and on all day. cool, evening Bill Barry slept at Burrows.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 25 (206---159)</span></h2> <p>Da mowing hay back of Poplars. Bill putting up hay. Brock raking. Brock at Drayton in morning for spring for hay rake. Mr. Stratton came back this morning. All the drillers went home except Willie Wilson. Have had back luck. Their rope broke. Mabel, Mary and Miss Frances here in evening. very fine day. good strong breeze.</p> <p>Mr. Har. Coram here after dinner.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26 (207---158)</span></h2> <p>Da finished cutting hay behind Poplars. then started in field next to sideroad. raked up some after dinner, then cutting again till tea. Took tank of water back to water young cattle, after tea. Bill Barry and Willie Wilson putting up hay all day. Hold turnips till hay dried off. Ma took Brock to town and got tooth out. beautiful day, but little windy for putting up hay. cloudy towards night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY, 27 (208---157) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da finished cutting in last field, and raked it nearly all before dinner. Willie Wilson and Brock hoed strawberries, then he, Bill Barry and Da finished putting up hay at supper time. Da took back some wood for well drillers. Mr. F. Wilson and Mr. Voal came to-night. Olive and I at berry-bush this forenoon. very fine day. quite strong wind. Bill Barry went home to-night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 28 (209---156)</span></h2> <p>Da, Bill Barry and Will Walker drawing in hay from back of Poplars. Got in sixteen loads. Mr. Wilson has very bad luck. Has started on a new place to drill. I at Drayton in afternoon. Mr. Henderson and an agent here in evening. quite fine forenoon, but dull in afternoon. Heavy rains gone round. few drops here in afternoon.</p> <p>Mr. Webber and Mr. Johnston called in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 29 (210---155)</span></h2> <p>Mr. Chas Walker and Ches. came down with team and got load hay and took it home. Da and Bill Barry filled tank, then brought in hay in little patch and what was left behind Poplars. Bill Barry went home after dinner. Da got grist of chop and went to town. Got team shod. Mr. Frank Wilson went home on noon train. other two drove after tea. very dull all day got two baskets cherries $1.15 each. quite sultry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY, 30 (211---154) 1905</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to see Miss Stone in afternoon. Marie Black and Alex McLennan here in evening. Heavy rain through the night. Dull forenoon, but cleared up a little in afternoon. strong wind. cool evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 31 (212-153)</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill Barry started to draw hay, but it was too wet. Then they turned the coils till noon. Mr. Walker and Ches. here with team all afternoon. stacking hay in field. Mr. Voal and Sodden came this morning Mr. F. Wilson and Willie came after dinner. Mr. Stratton came about five o'clock. Olive at town in afternoon. very fine day. good breeze all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY, 1 (213---152)</span></h2> <p>Finished haying to-day. Bill Barry and Will Walker, helping. Took load of hay up to Miss Stone after tea. Ma and Brock up to Rothsay. Got 16½ lbs. raspberries from Mrs. Barry. Olive up to Uncle Rich'ds in evening. Drillers have struck "hard-pan" to-night. Bill Barry gone home. Mr. Voal took very sick through night. Feeling better to-night. lovely bright day. cool evening.</p> <p>Mr. Har. Coram here in afternoon. little frost at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY, 2 (214---151) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill Barry filled the tank and got some wood. Scuffling and hoeing turnips in afternoon. Ma at Drayton, at Grandma's for dinner. Da and Mr. Wilson away looking at road after tea.</p> <p>Drillers getting along very well.</p> <p>lovely bright day. cool evening Irvin's girls brought 13 lbs. raspberries @ 6¢ lb. Beautiful "norther lights" at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 3 (215---150)</span></h2> <p>Drillers struck water in the night at about 114 feet. They packed up and had tea then left about half-past six for Arthur (evening). T. Henderson here in afternoon. I at Drayton in forenoon. We three up to Lawn Social at Mr. Morrison at night. Da and Bill Barry gathering up some loose hay in low orchard and raking down stack in forenoon. Da helping Mr. Wilson in afternoon. Bill Barry and Brock hoeing turnips. Bill went home at night. lovely day. quite hot.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 4 (216---149)</span></h2> <p>Da started at half-past six with the drills and fasing to go to Mitchell's in Arthur, Tp. Home about four o'clock. started to rain about eleven o'clock and rained steadily till three. came out very hot after rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY, 5 (217---148) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock hoeing turnips in forenoon. Da dipped a trough of water for young cattle in afternoon. very heavy rains going round in afternoon had some rain in afternoon very hot in forenoon and again in after rain. Brock at town in forenoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 6</span></h2> <p>Home all day till evening Ma, Olive and I over to Mr. Duncan's in evening. Brock wheeled down to Grandma's in afternoon. quite fine afternoon, dull morning. some rain in night. fierce thunder and lightning in night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 7</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill Barry took load of hogs to Moorefield in forenoon. All hoeing turnips in afternoon. Mr. Webber here in afternoon and for tea. Olive and I up to Rothsay in evening for raspberries. Got 39¼ lbs. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Cecil Walker here in afternoon.</p> <p>quite hot day. Hogs brought $78.00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY, 8 (220---145) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill Barry finished hoeing mangolds Bill cut a few stakes and Da scuffled strawberries till dew dried off. Bill got little pig and took it home at night. All of us down to a Lawn Social at Mr. McEwings in evening. Mr. Har. Coram here in afternoon. very fine day.</p> <p>Heard at noon that well-drillers had broke through a culbert on way to Arthur. Frank got hurt.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 9 (221---144</span></h2> <p>Da plowing little patch in front and hoeing out strawberries in forenoon. Dipped trough of water and went to town for a few brick and got a coil of poultry wire. Bill Barry cutting stakes in Poplars and on other place. He and Da at Drayton at night with dog "Mint".</p> <p>very warm day. so sultry in forenoon nice breeze in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 10 (222---143)</span></h3> <p>Da and Bill put up the poultry wire from driving house to wood pile, then cutting stakes on other place. Bill gone home at night. Alice Page, Agnes and Mary Robertson here in afternoon.</p> <p>very hot day, so sultry. sky a hazy. Thundering quite a bit in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY, 11 (223---142) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill got out binder and started to cut barley on other place. Da and Ma over to Lawn Social at Mr. H. Montgomery's in evening. very hot day. smothering. little breeze in evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 12 (224---141)</span></h2> <p>Da finished cutting the barley and Bill shocked it. Da took load of straw to Jack White and brought dog home, after tea.</p> <p>Olive and I started about nine o'clock this morning and drove to Arthur to see Miss Magee. Got there about half-past eleven. very warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 13 (225---140)</span></h2> <p>Home all day.</p> <p>fine but real cool.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY, 14 (226---139) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da took load of hogs to Moorefield in forenoon. Up at Chas. Walker's threshing in afternoon. Bill Barry came down at noon, sharpening stakes on other place. Olive and I arrived home from Arthur at half-past ten this forenoon</p> <p>very strong east wind all day. pretty cool</p> <p>8 hogs brought $78.00</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 15 (227---138)</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned out root-house in forenoon went to Goldstone in afternoon to see Mr. Webber. Ordered a wind mill. Bill Barry went home after dinner. terrible heavy rain. rained all night and till about noon to-day. very strong north-east wind cool.</p> <p>Mr. Har. Coram here in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 16 (228---137)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing clay from knolls on side of road and making a culbert to go into other place. Ma at Drayton for dinner.</p> <p>lovely day. heavy dew to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY, 17 (229---136) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da started about nine o'clock to cut oats in field below house. Oats down quite a bit. Myrtle Burrows here in afternoon. Ma over to H. Hilborn's to see Mrs. McIntyre but she not there. Bill Barry not here.</p> <p>beautiful bright day. quite hot. flies bad on cattle.</p> <p>The "Bilton and Giles Case" tried to-day Moorefield. Roy Bilton got "Scot free" at trial</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 18 (230---135)</span></h2> <p>Da finished cutting oats in field below house, about noon. Bill Barry and he finished shocking it about four. Then started to cut on little fields on other place. Grain badly down. Bill Barry went to Matchets flax-bee after tea. Oliver, Winnie and I down to Isaac Hilborn's after tea. very fine all day. good breeze.</p> <p>Ma went down to Mrs. J. Walker after dinner. baby girl born about two o'clock.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 19 (231---134)</span></h2> <p>Mr. McEwing, Percy, Ross and team came up and all drew barley till two o'clock then a heavy rain came on. Bill Barry gone home after tea. Olive at Drayton in afternoon. Mrs. H. Hilborn, Retta, Mrs. McIntyre and Will all here for tea.</p> <p>Got barley all in except a couple of loads. very dull morning, but cleared off about noon. Was very high wind about noon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY, 20 (232---133) 1905</span></h2> <p>At home all day till evening, then Ma and I down to see Grandpas' after tea. Frank Page here in afternoon.</p> <p>beautiful fine day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 21 (233---132)</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill Barry brought in the two loads of barley, then cut the rest of the oats in two little fields on other place. Minnie Walker here in afternoon. Sarah Burrows serving here in afternoon. quite fine day. rumbling of thunder in afternoon. came on rain about half past six. very sharp lightning. Mr. W. Fair came in here out of storm. School started to-day. A Mr. Allen from Dublin teacher. salary $325.00</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 22 (234---131)</span></h2> <p>Da started to cut on big field of oats on other place. Bill shocking. Sarah Burrows here serving till noon. Mr. Har. Coram here this afternoon. Had a rubber-tire buggy. Beautiful bright day.</p> <p>Oats pretty badly down.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY, 23 (235---130) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da finished cutting that field of oats on other place. Started goose- wheat in front of house about five o'clock. Cut three sides of it. Olive at Drayton in forenoon. Bill shocking.</p> <p>very fine day. quite warm.</p> <p>I finished Olive's silk dress. Willie Wilson wheeled over from Arthur and got Frank's money. $75.00 Willie going home to Manitoba.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 24 (236---129)</span></h2> <p>Da finished cutting wheat about half-past eleven, then started to cut oats back of Poplars. Bill shocking. Ma took Olive to noon train. She gone to Guelph. I up to Uncle Rich'ds in evening. Bill gone home to-night. very dull day.</p> <p>spitting rain at times.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 25 (237---128)</span></h2> <p>Da finished cutting to-night about five o'clock. Put away binder, then he and Bill went to station for windmill. Ma down to see Mrs. J. Walker.</p> <p>Mr. Fielding (tea-man) here this morning.</p> <p>very fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY, 26 (238---127) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill drew in field of oats next to Walkers, then Da took Bill to Rothsay and saw Henry Heseltine. I at Drayton in afternoon.</p> <p>very fine day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 27 (239---126)</span></h2> <p>At home all day till evening. then Sarah Burrows and I down to Jack Walker's.</p> <p>very fine day.</p> <p>Mr. McEwing here in evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 28 (240---125)</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill Barry down at McEwings drawing in all day. McEwings two teams came up here about dark and brought in three loads of oats. Henry Heseltine here digging for windmill all day. Job. Rogers and Mr. Webber erected mill (Canadian Airmotor) to-day. Ma and Brock at Drayton in forenoon. met Olive on noon train. very dull morning little spatter of rain, but came out rather fine.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY, 29 (241---124) 1905</span></h2> <p>Mr. McEwing's three men and two team here all day. Also Jack Walker and Alwin Flemming. Drawing in all day. Bill Barry pitching in field. Brock at town in morning. Mr. Har. Coram here in afternoon.</p> <p>Was a dull forenoon, but cleared up and was lovely afternoon.</p> <p>Mr. Rogers finished the wind mill and went home this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 30 (242---123)</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill drawing in at McEwings finished the harvest there about six o'clock. Then came up here and drew in wheat from back by line fence. Ma at Drayton in afternoon for fruit. Got 4 baskets Tomatoes @ 30¢ 1 basket Plums 50¢ very dull for while in morning, but cleared off and was very fine and very windy. Saw the eclipse of the sun this morning. Only partial here.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 31 (243---122)</span></h2> <p>Finished harvest at noon to-day. Mr. McEwing's three men and one team up here, also Jack Walker and Alwin. Da and Bill Barry helping draw in at Uncle Richds after dinner. Bill gone home at night. Mabel and I over to Herb Benson's for dinner. very fine day.</p> <p>cool north wind all day. Our men drew wheat this forenoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY, 1 (244---121) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill Barry up at Uncle Richds all day. Finished all harvest, but pease. Wat. Burrows at Isaac Hilborn's threshing in afternoon, for us.</p> <p>Olive started go up to MacDonalds on wheel, but fell off and hurt herself, so came back.</p> <p>very fine bright day. clouding up at night and wind gone round to east.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 2 (245---120)</span></h2> <p>Bill Barry at Wilmot Drury's and Mr. McTavish's threshing in forenoon, and at John Walkers in afternoon. We all taking up the potatoes. Finished about four o'clock. Potatoes very rotten. Da went to town at night. very disagreeable day. Strong east wind, started to rain about four o'clock - quite heavy rain through night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 3 (246---119)</span></h2> <p>At home all day till evening then Ma and I up to see Mrs. Chas. Walker. She operated on for cancer, I think, on Friday. Mr. Craig here in afternoon and for tea. very fine day. rather cool. "Carrie" got out of her stall and kicked "Mark" Bruised his hips pretty badly and one cut on leg. Pickle in to see him in afternoon. Brock at Grandma's for dinner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September LABOR DAY (Dominion) MONDAY, 4 (247---118) 1905</span></h2> <p>Bill Barry at Jack Walker's then at McEwings till night. Finished Walkers and threshed McEwings' stack. Da went to town in forenoon for brick, plank and scantling. Then he and Mr. McEwing went to Toronto on the 4.36 to the Exbhibition. Jessie and Orbie Barber up here in evening. rather dull day. little mist of rain in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 5 (248---117)</span></h2> <p>Ma took Olive back to school in Drayton, this morning. Bill started to rake barley stubble, but rain came on and then he and Brock drew the long and short stakes back sideroad. Bill started sideroad fence in afternoon. Brock raking stubbles. Mr. Har. Coram here in afternoon. Had his buggy wheel punctured. I at Mr. McEwings in afternoon. Dull at times with showers at time. quite little shower at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 6 (249---116)</span></h2> <p>Bill building at sideroad fence all day. Brock raking stubbles. Brock went to Drayton in morning.</p> <p>very fine afternoon, but little dull in forenoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY, 7 (250---115) 1905</span></h2> <p>Bill building fence all day, went home at night. Brock at Drayton in afternoon on his wheel. Da came home from Toronto to-night.</p> <p>very fine day. very foggy about five o'clock this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 8 (251---114)</span></h2> <p>Da took team and drew back some stakes to sideroad fence, then he and Bill drew in the rakings and put them in Burrows barn. Ma went to Drayton in afternoon and brought Olive home.</p> <p>very fine bright day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 9 (252---113)</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill raising potatoes below the corn. Part of them are Barry's Da not feeling well. Has bad cold.</p> <p>very hot day and very bright scarcely any breeze.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY, 10 (253---112) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma went down to Jack Rich's for dinner.</p> <p>very fine all day, but looking dull towards night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 11 (254---111)</span></h2> <p>Da piling wood into wood-house all day. I took Olive to town and had seven cavaties in my teeth filled $3.50 Bill McDougal got some hay here this morning.</p> <p>Brock started to school this morning. very nasty forenoon. rained till noon, then faired up and was very fine.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 12 (255---110)</span></h2> <p>Da took a load of cheese to Moorefield in forenoon. Piled in sxome wood down to J. Walkers in afternoon. Mr. Webber and old Mr. Marks came here to finish wind mill about four o'clock. Did not get it all done. Mr. Har Coram here in afternoon. I over baking for Mrs. Burrows.</p> <p>very hot day, turned cooler in afternoon. Bill Barry fencing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY, 13 (256---109) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da piling wood all day. Finished filling wood house to-night. Bill Barry finished the sideroad fence to-night. Mr. Bready here for dinner. Brought a little canary bird. I helping Mrs. Burrows get dinner for hay pressers. Will Walker called to-night. Bill gone home. very fine bright day, but cool. Frost to-night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 14 (257---108)</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill cleaned out pens, then cutting at corn all day. Ma at town in forenoon. Up to see Mrs. Chas. Walker in afternoon. She not at home.</p> <p>very fine all day. cool morning. rather cloudy to-night. Mr. Morrison asking hands to thresh.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 15 (258---107)</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill at Mr. Morrisons threshing till three o'clock, then Da came home and Bill went to F. Pages. I went over to Geo. Hick's for Miss Magee in afternoon. Olive came home with Retta Hilborn.</p> <p>quite fine all day, but threatened rain in afternoon. rather hot.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY, 16 (259---106) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill finished cutting the corn and putting it up and put calves down on rape. Bill Barry gone home at night. Miss Magee and I up to Newsteads, Walkers and over to Hilborns. At Drayton in afternoon very hot about noon. duller towards night. very foggy morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 17 (260---105)</span></h2> <p>All at home all day.</p> <p>very dull day. rained steadily a gentle rain all day.</p> <p>sultry.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 18 (261---104)</span></h2> <p>I took Miss Magee back to school. Da drove Olive to town, then took a grist of chop down and got horses shod</p> <p>very foggy morning, but cleared up and came out terrible hot.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY, 19 (262---103) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da started to gang-plow behind Poplars. Bill Barry came this morning got "Dick" and waggon and drawing rails off sideroad to Rothsay Ma at Drayton in afternoon Got 3 baskets of peaches 75¢. Mr. Har. Coram here in afternoon. very warm day, but good breeze. Heavy storm between six and seven to-night. Lot of rain,</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 21 (264---101)</span></h2> <p>Da gang-plowing all day on other place Miss Stone came down this morning and stayed for dinner. Ma took her back after dinner and called into Joe MacDonald's Cecil Walker here for tea. I down to John Walker's after tea to see Jessie Barber.</p> <p>very fine day, but terrible high wind all afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY, 22 (265---100) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da gang-plowing all day behind old driving house. Bill Barry working at fence by Poplars all day or cutting stakes for it out of road fence. I at Drayton all day fixing Grandma's shirt. Brought Olive home.</p> <p>quite fine day till four o'clock, then came on a heavy shower, but cleared off. quite a lot cooler.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 23 (266---99)</span></h2> <p>Da finished gang-plowing that little patch, then harrowed it. Bill building at fence all day. Gone home to-night. Brock wheeled to Drayton after dinner.</p> <p>very fine all day, but very windy. I cold - like frost.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 24 (267---98)</span></h2> <p>Home all day till evening, then Da and Ma up to Uncle Richds. Jessie Barber up here in evening.</p> <p>beautiful and bright at times, again quite cloudy. cold. very high wind.</p> <p>Cranson Hilborn buried to-day. Died in Winnipeg and was brought home to New Dundee</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY, 25 (268---97) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da gang-plowing, in second field on other place, in forenoon, and a little while after dinner, then he and Bill helping Mr. Webber fix wind mill. Have it in working order now. I took Olive back to school. Bill Barry finished fence behind Poplars and started on the barn-yard fence. very fine day. quite cold but not so windy. hard freeze to-night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 26 (269---96)</span></h2> <p>Da gang-plowing till noon then he and Bill picked over the pitted potatoes a great many rotten. Started about three to plow again. Bill put a fence back of barn-yard. Mr. Har. Coram here in afternoon.</p> <p>very fine all day. rather cool.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 27 (270---95)</span></h2> <p>Da gang-plowing all day, on other place. Bill Barry went down to Jack Walker's this morning. Uncle Willie called this morning for an hour. I over to see Retta Hilborn in afternoon.</p> <p>very fine all day. quite warm afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY, 28 (271---94) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da gang-plowing all day. very hot day. Horses suffered. lightning to-night, little cloudy, but very sultry.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 29 (272---93)</span></h2> <p>Da finished that field on other place about eleven o'clock and started to gang-plow this field next to Walker. Ma went to Drayton in afternoon and brought Olive home.</p> <p>very hot day 94° in afternoon by thermometer. Horses suffer from heat very much. No breeze.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 30 (273---92)</span></h2> <p>Da harrowing back of Poplars in forenoon. Cleaned out pig-pens after dinner. Harrowed what he plowed yesterday and ganged the rest of little patch in front. Brock took Dick down and got him shod this morning. Terrible hot day. Ground very dry. No wind. Wind mills scarcely stirred.</p> <p>Winnie and Nell McEwing up for while this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY, 1 (274---91) 1905</span></h2> <p>At home all day. Ma over to Burrows after tea.</p> <p>very warm forenoon, but was good breeze in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 2 (275---90)</span></h2> <p>Da took Olive to Drayton this morning Then gang-plowing in afternoon. Mr. Har. Coram gave me a lesson, to-day Started to rain about six o'clock this morning and rained steadily till about noon. nice gentle rain. Came out fine in afternoon and was nice and cool.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 3 (276---89)</span></h2> <p>Da gang plowing all day. We all went down to the show. Brock wheeled down. Ma and I stayed down for concert at night. Miss Mabel Manley, Cameron, McDonald, Fax &amp; Casselle, were the artists. Da done the milking. very fine but got cloudy, towards night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY, 4 (277---88) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da finished gang-plowing that field next to Walker, to-night. Joe McDonald brought Mr. Sloan of Hamilton, here this morning and tuned our piano. Mr. T. Henderson got load of straw this forenoon. picked a few apples at noon. Bill Barry staying all night. very fine day. Got very windy in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 5 (278---87)</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma picked over potatoes in root-house forenoon. Rotting very badly. Ma down to see Mrs. Mosser in afternoon. Da got ready and brought in two loads of mangols.</p> <p>very fine day, but very windy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 6 (279---86)</span></h2> <p>Da working at mangolds all day. Tops them by hand. Brought in five loads to-day. Ma went to Drayton in afternoon for Olive. Bill Barry brought horse home this forenoon. Stayed for dinner. Not feeling well. Cecil Walker here for tea.</p> <p>very fine day. hot in middle of day. beautiful moon light night. cool</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY, 7 (280---85) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock working at Mangols all day. Put five loads in a pit, and one load in the barn. Ma and Brock at town in morning and got Brock measured for a suit. George brought Miss Duncan over here this evening. very fine day. Da saw Frank Wilson on his way home to Listowel to-night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 8 (281---84)</span></h2> <p>Ma and Miss Duncan up to church this morning. Mr. Duncan came over after tea and Miss Duncan went home.</p> <p>very fine day. quite warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">7 MONDAY, 9 (282---83)</span></h2> <p>Da finished the mangols. Brought in 4 loads and took the last one up to Miss Stone. Have 16 loads of mangols. Brock took Olive back to school. very warm all day. scarcely any breeze.</p> <p>{Old Mrs. Heseltine buried.}</p> <p>{Old Mrs. Annis - Harriston dead.}</p> <p>{Maggie McKay - Winnipeg dead}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY, 10 (283---82) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da covered the mangol pit in forenoon. Harrowed the field next to Walker in afternoon. Mr. Har. Coram here in afternoon - 13th lesson quite fine forenoon, but got quite dull in afternoon. few drops of rain at milking time. Divided sheep from lambs at noon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 11 (284---81)</span></h2> <p>Da throwing back mangols in root house all day. Mrs. Chas. Walker and Mrs. Lowery of Guelph here in afternoon and for tea.</p> <p>raining a little in morning, dull forenoon, but turned out quite fine afternoon. quite a wind in afternoon and cold, but milder towards night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 12 (285---80)</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned up a grist of chop and took it to town in forenoon. plowing in little field on other of the old house, on other place. Bought a goose from Dan Hambly for $1.25. Dull at times with scuds of rain, then again quite bright. cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY, 13 (286---79) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. Ma went to Drayton in afternoon and brought Olive home.</p> <p>very fine all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 14 (287---78)</span></h2> <p>Da harrowing in little field. Brock went to town for dinner, then up to Barry's in afternoon Roy here asking hands to thresh, also Otto Mosser.</p> <p>very fine all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 15 (288---77)</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma down to Tom Henderson for dinner. quite fine forenoon but very windy. got quite dull after dinner and there was a skiff of rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY, 16 (289---76) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da at Mossers threshing all day. Bill Barry at Uncle Richds threshing for us. I drove Olive to Drayton this morning with "old Dick". Bill stayed here to-night</p> <p>quite fine day, but very windy and cold. Da went down to McEwings in Evening. Kept cows in all night for first.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 17 (290---75)</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill Barry at Uncle Richds threshing all day. Bill gone home, Harry Coram here in afternoon I went up to Chas. Walkers for basket of crab-apples in afternoon. dull, rain, cold day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 18 (291---74)</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Sarah Burrows here in afternoon. very dull day. rained steadily almost all day. very hard at times. quite warm rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY, 19 (292---73) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da started to plow sod pasture field next to bush. I over baking for Mrs. Burrows threshing, all day. dull all day. misty at times in afternoon, quite heavy rain after tea to-night. very dark night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 20 (293---72)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing sod till eleven o'clock then choring in afternoon. Brock went down for Olive. quite rainy in forenoon, got worse after dinner and came on heavy. flurries of snow. cold and bleak all day.</p> <p>Expected threshing machine at Burrows this afternoon, but it came to-night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 21 (294---71)</span></h2> <p>Da at Burrows' threshing till five o'clock. Brock brought calves up from other place. Olive and I helped Mrs. Burrows all day. nasty day, snow flurries at times, quite cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY, 22 (295---70) 1905</span></h2> <p>At home all day.</p> <p>very dull, quite heavy snow fall at times, very disagreeable day. cool.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 23 (296---69)</span></h2> <p>Da went up to Chas Walkers to thresh, but got word to take lambs to Moorefield, so Bill Barry went to threshing. Finished about two oclock. Da plowing sod in afternoon. Bill took Dick and took up some potatoes. stayed here all night. I took Olive to school this morning. rather fine day, but cold. roads sloppy. Lambs $49.75</p> <p>Jack and Ria McKay brought down goose $1.17.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 24 (297---68)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing sod all day.</p> <p>Mr. Coram did not come.</p> <p>rather bright at times but dull towards night. cool.</p> <p>Bill Barry gone to fence at J. Walker's this morning.</p> <p>Edgie Benson called in this afternoon to say his baby was dead.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY, 25 (298---67) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da plowing sod all day. Ma and I at Edgie Bensons' baby's funeral in afternoon Brock went for Olave after school. very bright but cold. was frosty this morning.</p> <p>Harry Cole married to a Miss Craig.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thanksgiving THURSDAY, 26 Day. (299---66)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing sod all day. Bill Barry here for tea, going home from Walkers.</p> <p>quite fine day, but raw east wind blowing all day.</p> <p>Da went up to Uncle Richds for ram in morning. ground frozen pretty hard. too hard to plow for while.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 27 (300---65)</span></h2> <p>Da plowing sod all day. Brock took Olave back to school and went for her to-night. Da gone up to Uncle Richds after he done the chores. Brock brought grey goose home from Dan Hamblys. Uncle Richds driver "Flint" has lock-Jaw.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY, 28 (301---64) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da finished plowing sod field at noon. Banked up mangol pit and cleaned closet.</p> <p>very disagreeable day. very heavy flurries of snow at times. rather cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 29 (302---63)</span></h2> <p>Ma and Brock walked out across the fields this forenoon to Grandma's. Olive and I drove up and went to church with Miss Stone then came back and had dinner with her. Mr. Craig here in afternoon.</p> <p>quite fine day, but cool.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 30 (303---62)</span></h2> <p>Da, Bill Barry, Lawrence Stone and Brock topping and drawing turnips all day. Got in 7 loads in afternoon. Bill gone home to-night. I took Olive to town in morning. Then I went with McEwings to hear "East Lynne" played. Ground frozen hard this morning. Lovely forenoon but dull and dark in afternoon. Birthday party at Edith Barry's to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October Hallow E'en. TUESDAY, 31 (304---61) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da and Mr. Stone took up a loads of turnips to Rothsay in forenoon. Da came home and brought grain home from Burrows (Barley Then took grist to town in afternoon. Har. Coram here in afternoon I finished my first quarter to-day.</p> <p>Mr. North came here for tea and stayed all night. ground covered with snow this morning but all disappeared. raw to-night</p> <p>Red Polly has eleven little pigs.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November ALL SAINTS' DAY (Quebec) WEDNESDAY, 1 (305---60)</span></h2> <p>Da choring and getting stables ready for young cattle. Kept cows in all day. Brought young cattle and colts home this evening. very wintry day. snowy and blustry. cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 2 (306---59)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon. Harrowed out rest of turnips in afternoon. Uncle Rich'd here in forenoon.</p> <p>beautiful bright afternoon. snow has disappeared some.</p> <p>drawing milk every other day now.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY, 3 (307---58) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning out pens. I went to town for Olave this afternoon. Mr. Craig came after his pig which has been round here.</p> <p>very disagreeable forenoon. heavy fall of very soft snow in morning turning to rain and misted till noon. roads very slushy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 4 (308---57)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores then brought in a load of turnips in forenoon and drew five loads this afternoon. Picked them with a fork. rather muddy for handling with the hands.</p> <p>came out bright and nice about noon, but got duller in afternoon. beautiful night - freezing some.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 5 (309---56)</span></h2> <p>{different writer - Elizabeth}</p> <p>All at home forenoon.</p> <p>Clara &amp; Olive went to Jack Walkers for a couple of hours.</p> <p>Percie McEwing called to say good bye Going to Toronto in the morning</p> <p>very cold and raw. dull.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY, 6 (310---55) 1905</span></h2> <p>raining forenoon</p> <p>Clara started to sew with Mrs. Gordon Robt took the Girls to Drayton got back at noon. Choring afternoon</p> <p>Dull &amp; spitting rain afternoon</p> <p>Norm Perkins brought a new pulper here going to keep it (Brock at school)</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 7 (311---54)</span></h2> <p>Robt done chores and then went at the Turnips. Rich; Harry &amp; Roy all helping all day. Craig and man here afternoon helping Also Lawrance Stone here aft.</p> <p>Finished Turnips all but half a load. Mr &amp; Mrs Jas Brady here for Dinner and stayed till three o'clock.</p> <p>Very dirty day sometimes rain &amp; Sometimes Snow harvested about 40 loads of Turnips.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 8 (312---53)</span></h2> <p>Robt choring &amp; filling up some pig chop forenoon. then after dinner took a load of turnips to Tom Henderson and the chop to the mill.</p> <p>dull &amp; snowing at times all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY, 9 (313---52) 1905</span></h2> <p>Robt choring till noon Then back at line fence ploughing Bill Barry here for dinner</p> <p>Snowing, Some Sunshine but cold</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 10 (314---51)</span></h2> <p>{Clara resumes writing}</p> <p>Da choring and plowing. Brock came for Olave after school. raw cold wind. fine overhead.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 11 (315---50)</span></h2> <p>Da choring and then plowing rest of day. Ma at Grandma's and brought me home from Drayton. Da went after halter that we left, at night. nice day.</p> <p>quite bright. road very muddy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY, 12 (316---49) 1905</span></h2> <p>Home all day.</p> <p>quite fine. rather hazy</p> <p>Indian Summer</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 13 (317---48)</span></h2> <p>{Elizabeth resumes writing}</p> <p>Robt choring and then ploughing rest of day</p> <p>turned cold and quite Stormy</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 14 (318---47)</span></h2> <p>Robt choring and bringing up hay from the Stack in the field forenoon</p> <p>ploughing afternoon. very fine at noon Snowing thick and fast from 3 oclock</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY, 15 (319---46) 1905</span></h2> <p>Robt choring forenoon Cleaning out the Hen pen and choring afternoon</p> <p>dull &amp; snowing a little Milder at night</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 16 (320---45)</span></h2> <p>Robt choring and getting ready to draw out manure forenoon very dull</p> <p>Drawing out manure afternoon</p> <p>Brock left early for school this morning so as to have half hour to Skate still dull &amp; windy</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 17 (321---44)</span></h2> <p>Robt choring forenoon. drawing out manure &amp; got a load of hay from Stack</p> <p>Brock gone down for Olive dull &amp; dark. but mild</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY, 18 (322---43) 1905</span></h2> <p>Robt &amp; Brock choring forenoon</p> <p>drawing out manure aft -- and brought in load of hay from Stack Brock gone to Rothsay to get Bill Barry to go to Hilborns threshing very fine day Clara walked home from Drayton Robt went to Drayton at night</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 19 (323---42)</span></h2> <p>At home all day</p> <p>Olive &amp; Clara up at Richards afternoon</p> <p>beautiful fine day</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 20 (324---41)</span></h2> <p>Brock took the Girls to Drayton before school. Robt choring and drawing out manure Bill Barry at Isaac Hilborns threshing for us</p> <p>Both up to see Jack Fisher at night</p> <p>beautiful bright day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY, 21 (325---40) 1905</span></h2> <p>Bill Barry at Hilborns threshing forenoon</p> <p>Bill covered his potato pit then went away Robt choring and drawing out manure</p> <p>Robt up to see Jack Fisher and on to factory for a cheese. beautiful, bright day hard frost at night</p> <p>Murphy's . sale, on McDonnalds place.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 22 (326---39)</span></h2> <p>Robt choring cleaning pens &amp; bringing a load of hay from Stack forenoon</p> <p>Jim Brady Called (about butter)</p> <p>Getting wood to Thresh afternoon. {Clara writing} Da stayed at Fishers all night {Elizabeth writing} McEwing threshing all day Bill Barry there for us</p> <p>Robt up to see Jack Fisher and on to the factory for cheese</p> <p>beautiful day</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 23 (327---38)</span></h2> <p>{Clara writing} Da and Bill at McEwings threshing till noon. Bill at F. Pages in afternoon Da choring. Ma at Drayton in afternoon.</p> <p>beautiful day. warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY, 24 (328---37) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Getting wood to thresh with in afternoon over to Pages to see when they would be through threshing. Bill Barry at Pages threshing. went home at night. Brock came for Olave and I. Da up to Fishers. stayed all night nasty day. raining at times. very strong wind at night. Jack Fisher died about midnight.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 25 (329---36)</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon and getting barn ready for machine. Jack Walker here in forenoon. Bill Barry at Pages threshing in forenoon. Charlie moved here after dinner and threshed all afternoon.</p> <p>very nice day. snowing a little towards night. not cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">8 SUNDAY, 26 (330---35)</span></h2> <p>Ma and Brock up to see Miss Stone and into see Mr. Fisher.</p> <p>Uncle Willie here for a short time in evening.</p> <p>dull and dark in afternoon. Very thick snow storm came on about five o'clock. not very cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY, 27 (331---34) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon He and Ma at Jack Fisher's funeral in afternoon. Bill Barry drawing sugar beets for Isaac Hilborn, all day, with our team. Brock took Olave back to school. Da gone up to see Henry Heseltine at night. fine all day, but very dull and dark looking towards night. getting colder</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 28 (332---33)</span></h2> <p>Did not thresh to-day. Terrible storm this morning. Snowing and a regular gale. Turned warmer and sleeting. very dull afternoon. Wind went down some about noon. Bill Barry gone home after dinner. Da choring all day and cleaning pens.</p> <p>very foggy night.</p> <p>rain, thunder and lightning through the night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 29 (333---32)</span></h2> <p>Threshing all day.</p> <p>Mr. Bready here for dinner. took away 56 lbs Butter @ 21¢</p> <p>quite fine till on in afternoon then started to snow. very stormy after tea. quite mild in morning but got colder.</p> <p>Will Gregory, Will Walker and Charlie Hilborn played euchre to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY, 30 (334---31) 1905</span></h2> <p>Finished threshing about nine o'clock. Da and Bill Barry done the chores, and cleaned up grist. Bill went home in afternoon. I walked to Drayton in forenoon. very sharp cold wind, but bright and frozen hard.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY, 1 (335---30)</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in forenoon and took grist to Drayton in afternoon. Olive got ride home with Mr. Craig. Mr. North called in afternoon.</p> <p>real cold wind.</p> <p>Mr. Jim Lowes got struck with a tree in bush and died through the night. Bill Barry at H. Hilborn's threshing all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 2 (336---29)</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in forenoon and cleaned out pens in afternoon. Da came to town for me after tea. rather mild. lot of snow fell through night. very soft snow falling at times in forenoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY, 3 (337---28) 1905</span></h2> <p>Olive and I over to Burrows for tea.</p> <p>quite mild all day. snow falling in afternoon. little colder in afternoon.</p> <p>Brock at Grandma's in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 4 (338---27)</span></h2> <p>{Elizabeth writing}</p> <p>Brock took Clara &amp; Olive to Drayton.</p> <p>Willie Walker here doing chores all day</p> <p>Robt &amp; Adam Flath gone to Harriston at noon and back on the 4,36 train</p> <p>Snowing a little all day. beautiful moonlight</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 5 (339---26)</span></h2> <p>rather mild day</p> <p>Robt and W. W-- doing chores and killed a pig forenoon.</p> <p>Robt went to Drayton for tile but did not get any afternoon fime</p> <p>Charlie Walker's started to draw the sand for the house</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY, 6 (340---25) 1905</span></h2> <p>rather fime day Robt cutting up pig and helping salt it down then doing chores and down for tile I down to Drayton aft and got Dick sharp shod.</p> <p>Got a Pekin Drake from Doone for Brock.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 7 (341---24)</span></h2> <p>beautiful day. foggy morn.</p> <p>Robt &amp; Willie Walker doing chores And then both down to Drayton for tile got them all</p> <p>W. W. gone home at night</p> <p>Robt gone to Drayton to see if Brick has come from Milton for house then over to Jim Lowes</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CONCEPTION DAY (Quebec) FRIDAY, 8 (342---23)</span></h2> <p>{Clara writing}</p> <p><br /> Da done chores in forenoon, then drew brick from station.</p> <p>Ma at Jim Lowes funeral in afternoon. Brought Olive home with her. quite foggy all day. very mild.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY, 9 (343---22) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores. Brock and Will Walker finished the brick. Da and Ma came for me to-night. Harry Philp helping draw brick also.</p> <p>very foggy all day. mild but colder at night and windy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 10 (344---21)</span></h2> <p>Miss Magee called here in afternoon. Was at Newsteads. Da and Ma up to see Uncle Richds and into Mr. Morrisons.</p> <p>rather stormy at times and cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 11 (345---20)</span></h2> <p>Da done chores and Will Walker drew chop to mill. Will gone home early to go to hot supper at Rothsay.</p> <p>dull - raw and cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY, 12 (346---19) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da done chores. Finished farming grain out of seeds and took out seeds to burn.</p> <p>Da and Ma down town at night.</p> <p>quite fine day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 13 (347---18)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores. took Ma and Brock down to morning train to go to Fat Stock Show at Guelph. Went to Mr. McCrearys to pay taxes.</p> <p>rather dull all day. Cold raw wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 14 (348---17)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then got out bob-sleighs and took some manure down to potato-pit. Went to station to meet Ma and Brock. very cold night. rather dull but turned out very fine. Ma had lovely time. Olive got a fur $4.50¢</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY, 15 (349---16) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da doing chores and drawing manure onto other place.</p> <p>Brock came for Olive at four o'clock.</p> <p>very sharp day. Cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 16 (350---15)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will Walker drawing manure and doing chores. Will went home at noon. Da came down for me after tea.</p> <p>beautiful bright day. quite sharp.</p> <p>lovely roads. couldn't be better wheeling.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 17 (351---14)</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma down to old Mrs. Dales funeral in afternoon. Bob Mitchell and Lizzie here in afternoon and for tea. beautiful morning, but turned quite foggy. milder than day before.</p> <p>Great quantity of flowers at funeral.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY, 18 (352---13) 1905</span></h2> <p>{Elizabeth writing}</p> <p>Brock took girls to Drayton morning</p> <p>Robt &amp; Willie Walker choring and then drawing out manure the rest of day</p> <p>Very foggy and mild</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 19 (353---12)</span></h2> <p>Robt &amp; Will Walker choring And finished drawing out the manure</p> <p>Jersy Calved</p> <p>Still very mild and foggy</p> <p>Brock and Will Walker to Drayton to see if the rest of the brick came.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 20 (354---11)</span></h2> <p>Robt &amp; Willie W - choring and then drawing Stone the rest of the day finished the pile back by the bush here.</p> <p>Willie down to Drayton at night to see if the brick came. (did not come.</p> <p>Still foggy. looking like a change in the weather</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY, 21 (355---10) 1905</span></h2> <p>Robt &amp; Willie choring</p> <p>Oke Flath here to say that 10.000 brick had arrived at the Station this morning. Robt &amp; Willie gone to bring some this forenoon. {Clara writing} Harry Philp, Howard Hilborn, Herb Page and our team brought up brick in afternoon.</p> <p>{Elizabeth writing} very windy with snow &amp; sleet</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 22 (356---9)</span></h2> <p>{Clara writing} Done the chores and drawing brick. Wat and Wilmot Drury helping unload here at home. Harry, Howard, Ross, Jack Walker and Herb Page also our team, Ches Walker drawing brick. Will Walker here.</p> <p>Olive came home with Joe McDonald, from school. 10,000 Milton Brick arrived to-night.</p> <p>fine day for working.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 23 (357---8)</span></h2> <p>Howard, Harry, Ches, Ross, our team drawing brick. Will Walker drove team. Da at car at station. Brock came after me this afternoon. Done serving now. cold wind. quite stormy at times. Got the car of Milton brick home to-night.</p> <p>quite stormy in afternoon and colder.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY, 24 (358---7) 1905</span></h2> <p>Olive and I over to Burrows at night.</p> <p>quite stormy at times - cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CHRISTMAS DAY (Dominion) MONDAY, 25 (359---6)</span></h2> <p>Da done chores and down to station after dinner to see if brick came. None there.</p> <p>snowing at times. not very cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 26 (360---5)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will Walker done the chores then took down a few bags of chop. Roy Farewell came up to see Mark's foot. Da and Will took load of hay down to Har. Coram in afternoon. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Tom Henderson called this afternoon.</p> <p>beautiful fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY, 27 (361---4) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done the chores {different writer} Brock went to see if any brick came. 10,000 came from Harriston, seven teams drawing brick emptyed the car today</p> <p>beautiful bright day</p> <p>Girls gone to the rink tonight</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 28 (362---3)</span></h2> <p>{Clara writing}</p> <p>Finished drawing brick. Ross, Charlie, Ches. J. Walker, our team Gavin Montgomery and Mr. Craig brought load. Drew 8000 Milton brick. McEwing's, Uncle Rich's and Walkers young folks here to spend evening. also Miss Lowery of Guelph. Da at Drayton at night. beautiful day. very mild. started to mist and rain at night. lightning to-night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 29 (363---2)</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaned out pens.</p> <p>very dull all day.</p> <p>rained quite hard in forenoon freezing towards night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY, 30 (364---1) 1905</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then took a load of wood up to school for John Walker, then he went to town with John. very blustry and stormy all day. but not cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 31 (365)</span></h2> <p>Olive and I walked up to Miss Stone's for dinner.</p> <p>quite mild. little breeze.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDUM.</span></h2> <p>1905</p> <p>Feb. 3. Da brought home one bag of Drayton Flour this afternoon.</p> <p>June 13 Uncle Jim &amp; Will have bought a grocery business in Guelph last week.</p> <p>July 27. Bill Barry got $10.00 to-night.</p> <p>Aug. 12. Bill Barry got $5.00.</p> <p>Aug. 26. Bill Barry got $10.00.</p> <p>Sept. 9 Bill Barry got $20.00</p> <p>Nov. 25 Bill Barry got $2.00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDUM.</span></h2> <p>August, 3, 1905.</p> <p>Well-drillers struck water through the night. Mr. Stratton and Willie Wilson were working on night work. Mr. Wilson had very bad luck here. He came here July 19th and started to drill in bottom of well away back. Went over a hundred feet in quick sand. Got so bad that he had to leave it all together. Started a new well and struck water at 114 feet. He broke his rope and was off for a couple of days. Paid him $60. to-day. Mr. Wm. Voal, Mr. Rhode Stratton, Geordie Sodden Willie and Frank Wilson are the men.</p> <p>Fine crowd of men. very</p> <p>Well alone cost. $135.00/100</p> <p>August 23, 1905. Willie Wilson got balance of Frank's money $75.00.</p> <p>The night they left here they broke through a culbert near the 16th. Engine went down into the creek, also Frank. rest jumped. Frank hurt his knee pretty badly. They lost over a week by the break and it cost about $300.00 Had very bad luck here and also at Uncle Richd's. Drilled at Sam Noble's and Tom Bretts before they came to Uncle Richds. Our well is giving good satisfaction Oct. 28, 1905. (Frank got $100.00 damages from Peel Council over the bridge. ( Nov. 28))</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDUM.</span></h2> <p>Wednesday, August 2, 1905.</p> <p>Roy Bilton and Fred Giles had a fight. Roy Bilton used a knife. Fred is pretty badly cut up. Bilton struck off and went to Kennedy's Caplin caught him and brought him back. Geo Bilton, Bill Pollock &amp; John Hanna has gone his bail. Roy is remanded till Friday 11th, might add - Bilton got, free.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td> <td>CASH ACCOUNT---FEBRUARY</td> <td>Rec'd</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb. 8</td> <td>Sold to Geo. Tucker cash 5 hogs for $50.00</td> <td>$50.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Feb. 13.</td> <td>Will Walker got $5.00</td> <td></td> <td>$5.00</td> </tr><tr><td>" 16.</td> <td>To 100 lbs. Sugar $6.15¢</td> <td></td> <td>$6.15</td> </tr><tr><td>" 25</td> <td>Sold 5 heifers to Corbitt for</td> <td>$235.00</td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td> <td>CASH ACCOUNT---MARCH</td> <td>Rec'd</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr><tr><td>Mar. 6</td> <td>Will McDougal paid for a bull they got two years ago</td> <td>$30.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Mar. 7.</td> <td>Sold Bull to Alex Duff.</td> <td>$45.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>" 13.</td> <td>Got 100 lbs. Flour $2.65</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Paid for windmill</td> <td></td> <td>$128.75</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td> <td>CASH ACCOUNT---APRIL</td> <td>Red'd</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr><tr><td>Apr. 4.</td> <td>Paid Will Walker for 35½ days work $22 + $5 he had before. (very reasonable)</td> <td></td> <td>27.00</td> </tr><tr><td>Apr 3.</td> <td>Sold 6 hogs for</td> <td>59.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td> <td>CASH ACCOUNT---MAY</td> <td>Rec'd</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr><tr><td>May 1</td> <td>Olive started to school in Drayton. School fees</td> <td></td> <td>$1.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Board a week.</td> <td></td> <td>1.75</td> </tr><tr><td>May 8</td> <td>Sold 13 hogs at Moorefield for just about</td> <td>$150.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>" 10</td> <td>Ma got hat $2.00</td> <td></td> <td>$2.00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Olive's hat. $2.00</td> <td></td> <td>$2.00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Political card pasted over previous page. Photos of Sir Wilfred Laurier, Premier of Canada and Hon. J. P. Whitney, Premier of Ontario}</p> <p>{Written on left corner} 1905 {minus} 1885 {=} 20</p> <p>Printed: "IDEAL" is the Premier Fence Made by The McGregor Banwell Fence Co., Limited WALKERVILLE ONT.</p> <p>Written under the above: Support Hon. J. P. Whitney</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Post Card pasted on diary page from Brock to W. C. Benson}</p> <p>CANADIAN SOUVENIR POST CARD Postage One Cent For Canada And U. S. Two Cents For Abroad</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>This Space For Correspondence</td> <td>This Space For Address Only</td> </tr><tr><td>With love from Brock P.S. We are all well here Compliments of The McGregor Banwell Fence Co., Limited. Walkerville, Ont.</td> <td>W. C. Benson, Guelph, Ont., Box 865</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3acee7de4338081f394e501955f0e821.pdf 56917e4c41b80f393d47208006e14a53 PDF Text Text ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7b1ee84cfe1682c45dbf2154605a9dd1.pdf 298791489afc52e3cf94cd042a8c7107 PDF Text Text Olive Philp (1890-1978) and Clara Philp Giffin (1885-?) 1915 Diary (This diary is multi-authored: some early entries are by Clara, most are by Olive and occasionally Elizabeth writes.) Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers DAILY JOURNAL 1915 {Endpaper showing typewritten CALENDAR FOR 1915.} DOMINION DIARY {Written in upper right corner} .50 {Typed in upper right corner} 220 DAILY JOURNAL ..FOR.. 1915 PUBLISHED ANNUALLY BY THE COPP, CLARK COMPANY, LIMITED 495-517 WELLINGTON STREET WEST, TORONTO {Typewritten page entitled "POSTAL INFORMATION." Appears to be rules or information about postal rates, etc. Oriented left to right across two pages, rather than top to bottom.} {Continuation of page 3, "POSTAL INFORMATION"} {Blank page} {Typewritten on ledger page showing fancy scroll border} Diary for 1915 ..Notes for 1915.. {List of holidays for the year} January NEW YEAR'S DAY (Dominion) FRIDAY, 1 (1-364) 1915 �Men done chores. Taking off plaster in old house. Brock down to a concert in Drayton at night. fine day but storming a little to-wards evening and colder. SATURDAY, 2 (2-363) Men choring and working in old house. Very stormy day. SUNDAY, 3 (3-362) Da went down for Ma to Grandma's in morning. Brock and I to Alva Armstrongs funeral in afternoon. Fine bright day but cold. January MONDAY, 4 (4-361) 1915 Men done chores. Da took down cream can in forenoon then down after dinner with Uncle Richard. Brock choring and sifting ashes. A beautiful day. TUESDAY, 5 (5-360) Done chores and cleaned up a grist. Brock took it out in afternoon and Da ploughed road. Otto and Mrs. Mosser called right after dinner. Mrs. Ross McEwing here in afternoon. Lovely bright day. EPIPHANY (Quebec) WEDNESDAY, 6 (6-359) Choring and drawing out manure on other place. Very dull and foggy. Raining in forenoon and again at night. January THURSDAY, 7 (7-358) Da and Brock choring. Da to town after dinner and got home about 3.30 P.M. then went on to Rothsay. Paid Henry Hezaltine $1360.00 and got the notes. Very stormy cold day. FRIDAY, 8 (8-357) Da and Brock done chores. Then Da went to Mrs. Will Powell's funeral in afternoon and Brock and Ma went to town. Fine day. roads icy. SATURDAY, 9 (9-356) �Da and Brock finished drawing out manure and cleaning pens. Brock and I to town at night. Fine day and not very cold. January SUNDAY, 10 (10-355) 1915 Arthur Booth and Maggie here in afternoon and evening. Lovely bright day but cold. Art Booth 40 Maggie 19 MONDAY, 11 (11-354) Men choring. Brock took down a load of chop and cream can in afternoon and Da sifted ashes and cleaned hen pens. I snow shoed over to Hilborns and Roy's. Mild and rather dull. TUESDAY, 12 (12-353) Done chores and cutting wood in bush. I took Ma down to Grandma's in afternoon. Brock down to institute meeting at night. Dull, east wind. January WEDNESDAY, 13 (13-352) 1915 Done chores and cutting wood in bush. Brock to town at night for Ma. A fine day. THURSDAY, 14 (14-351) Done chores and cutting wood. I over to Hilborns in afternoon. Fine mild day. FRIDAY, 15 (15-350) Done chores and cutting wood. Fine but not very bright. January SATURDAY, 16 (16-349) 1915 Done chores and cutting wood. Brock and I to town at night. Fine day, raining in night. SUNDAY, 17 (17-348) Da and Ma over to D. Lowes for dinner. Rather dull but fine MONDAY, 18 (18-347) �Choring and cutting wood in bush. Brock and I down to a card party given by Snow Shoe Club. Rather dull and mild. Very thick soft snow in night. Da up to Roy's in evg. Gave him $4.50 for wire &c. January TUESDAY, 19 (19-346) 1915 Done chores and Da sifted ashes Brock over to Ike McIssacs in morning. At bush in afternoon. A little stormy at times. H. Irvine, J. Amy and Stephenson's stores burned to-night about 9.30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, 20 (20-345) Choring and Brock over to Ike's. At bush in afternoon Ma and I to town after dinner. I stayed in town, took cream can. Fine day and bright THURSDAY, 21 (21-344) Choring and cutting wood. I came home this afternoon from town. A little stormy to-wards evening and very cold. January FRIDAY, 22 (22-343) 1915 Done chores. Brock took down a load of chop in morning and Da sifted ashes. Choring in afternoon. Mr & Mrs. Shuttleworth, Ormond and Olive and Sarah Gladys, and Oswold here for tea. Hoshel came for them in evg. Brock down to hockey match. Rather stormy at times and cold. SATURDAY, 23 (23-342) Choring and cutting wood. Bright in forenoon but quite stormy to-wards night and cold. SUNDAY, 24 (24-341) Brock to church at night. A lovely bright day. January MONDAY, 25 (25-340) 1915 Choring in forenoon and drawing out manure in afternoon. I snow shoed to town this afternoon. Brock down at night to skate. Stormy in morning but a fine bright afternoon. Issah Mitchell's sale. TUESDAY, 26 (26-339) �Choring and drawing out manure finished about three o'clock. Then cleaned furnace and pens. We churned. Lovely bright day. WEDNESDAY, 27 (27-338) Choring and cutting wood in bush. I took Ma to Grandma's in morning. Brock and I down to Harry Lowes in evening. Fine sunny day but cold. Maud Pollock married to Mr. Wright. January THURSDAY, 28 (28-337) 1915 Brock went down to get a tooth drawn and brought Ma home. Cutting wood in afternoon. Fine but very cold. FRIDAY, 29 (29-336) Da and Brock choring and cutting wood. Mylo Walker and Mr. Burrows here in afternoon and for tea. Cold and rather stormy. SATURDAY, 30 (30-335) Choring and to bush in forenoon. Cleaned pens after dinner and Brock took me to town. I went to Elora. Brock down at night again. Bright day but real cold. January SUNDAY, 31 (31-334) 1915 Brock to church at night. Dull and raining and freezing at night. February MONDAY, 1 (32-333) Done chores and filled up chop. Brock took it down after dinner. Wesley Lowes of Buffalo here in afternoon and for tea. Stormy and very cold to-wards evening. Almost hail. TUESDAY, 2 (33-332) Choring and put handle in axe. Very stormy morning but cleared to-wards night. No trains to-day. Roads blocked and wires down. February WEDNESDAY, 3 (34-331) 1915 �Choring in forenoon. Da at Jim McKay's sale in afternoon. Brock and Ma to town. Bright day but cold. First train from south since Monday night went through about 2 P.M. and first train from north arrived about 6 P.M. THURSDAY, 4 (35-330) Choring and cutting wood. I came home this afternoon from Elora. Bright day but cold. FRIDAY, 5 (36-329) Choring and at bush in forenoon. Working in old house in afternoon. Dull, rained & sleeted this forenoon. and soft snow in afternoon. February SATURDAY, 6 (37-328) 1915 Choring and cutting wood in bush. Brock to town at night. Cold and snowy at times. Roads bad. SUNDAY, 7 (38-327) At home all day. Dull and snowing in afternoon. MONDAY, 8 (39-326) Choring. Da sifted ashes in morning and Brock cleaned hen pens. In bush in afternoon. Fine with little flurries of snow. February TUESDAY, 9 (40-325) 1915 Choring and working in bush. Lovely bright day but real cold. WEDNESDAY, 10 (41-324) Brock to town with chop in forenoon. Got I cwt. of flour. In bush in afternoon. We cleaned pipes. Fine day, milder. Brock to town at night. THURSDAY, 11 (42-323) Da done chores and Brock took out 7 pigs weighed 1740 lbs @ 7.60 - $131.50 In bush in afternoon. Da down to Mosser's in evening. Dull and mild. �February FRIDAY, 12 (43-322) 1915 Da and Brock choring and drawing out manure. Da and Ma over to Ike McIssac's for tea. Cloudy in morning but lovely bright afternoon and quite mild. SATURDAY, 13 (44-321) Da and Brock choring and sifted ashes. In bush in afternoon I took Ma down to Grandma's this forenoon. Fine day and rather mild. SUNDAY, 14 (45-320) At home all day. Raining at times all day. February MONDAY, 15 (46-319) 1915 Done chores, then Da and Brock ploughed road. It very hard. Da throwing out lumps and leveling it in afternoon. Brock and I to town. I stayed and Ma came home. Fine but not very bright and mild. TUESDAY, 16 (47-318) Done chores, Da working on road in forenoon and cutting wood in afternoon. I came home from town. Flurries of snow and colder. ASH WEDNESDAY (QUEBEC & N.W.T.) WEDNESDAY, 17 (48-317) Choring and in bush. Brock to town at night. Fine day. February THURSDAY, 18 (49-316) Choring and in bush. A lovely warm day. FRIDAY, 19 (50-315) Brock took down load of chop and cream can in morning. Da choring and sifting ashes. at bush in afternoon. Lovely day and mild. Herb Benson here for tea. SATURDAY, 20 (51-314) �Choring and cutting wood in bush. Ma and I to town in afternoon and Brock down at night. A beautiful day like spring. Snow going quickly. February, SUNDAY, 21X (52-313) 1915 Brock and I up to English church in morning. A lovely bright warm day. MONDAY, 22 (53-312) Done chores and cutting wood in bush. Mild and thawing. Wet in bush. Mr M cNab died this morning. TUESDAY, 23 (54-311) Men choring and grinding axes. Raining steady all day. Mild and misty. Mrs. Sherrington buried. Herb Benson married to Mable Short February WEDNESDAY, 24 (55-310) 1915 Done chores. Brock went to town this morning. Then Da and he tied up roses in afternoon. Mild and still misty. Snow going very quickly. Fields bare. THURSDAY, 25 (56-309) Men done chores. Getting much colder and a little stormy. Brock picked over apples. FRIDAY, 26 (57-308) Men done chores. Real stormy cold day. Brock down with chop in forenoon. February SATURDAY, 27 (58-307) 1915 Da done chores and took Brock to morning train. He gone to Chatsworth. Fine bright day but cold north wind. Mr. McNab buried. SUNDAY, 28 (59-306) Mr. and Mrs. T. Henderson, Grace Mason and Mrs. Wismer here for tea. a lovely bright day but cold wind Got first goose egg. March MONDAY, 1 (60-305) �Da choring. I to town in afternoon. Fine day but cool wind. March, TUESDAY, 2 (61-304) 1915 Da done chores. very stormy day. WEDNESDAY, 3 (62-303) Da choring and sifting ashes Ma went down to Grandma's for dinner. Colder and a little snowy at times. THURSDAY, 4 (63-302) Da choring and brought up cedar pole from bush. Helped churn in afternoon 19 lbs and a print. Lovely bright day. March FRIDAY, 5 (64-301) 1915 Da done chores and ripping cedar pole. Rather dull, strong east wind, and snowed some in night. SATURDAY, 6 (65-300) Da choring, and working at ladder. I to town in afternoon for Brock. He came home on fine train. Fine day but not very bright. SUNDAY, 7 (66-299) Brock and I up to English church in morning. Brock to town at night. Fine day but cold wind. March MONDAY, 8 (57-298) 1915 Da and Brock done chores and drew out the manure. I down to Ross's in evening. Fine bright day but cold wind. TUESDAY, 9 (68-297) Done chores. Brock took Ma to Grandma's in afternoon and went to Sam Kay's sale. Georgie here in afternoon. Da working at ladder in aft. Lovely bright day. Da over to Ike's in forenoon. WEDNESDAY, 10 (69-296) �Da and Brock done chores and working in bush. Brock down for Ma at night. Fine bright day. Assessor here. March THURSDAY, 11 (70-295) 1915 Da and Brock done chores and cutting wood in bush. Lovely fine day. FRIDAY, 12 (71-294) Da and Brock choring and cutting wood in bush. A beautiful day. Thawing. Mr. Rule buried to-day. SATURDAY, 13 (72-298) Brock down with load of chop in morning. Got seeds from Rennie's. choring and cleaning pens in afternoon. Brock and I to town at night. Fine bright day. March SUNDAY, 14 (73-292) 1915 Da and Ma over to see Adam Flath in afternoon. Lovely fine day. MONDAY, 15 (74-291) Da and Brock done chores and in bush. Da over to Ike McIssacs with two guineas. Lovely day. TUESDAY, 16 (75-290) Men choring and cutting wood in bush. Georgie down in afternoon. Fine day but cold north wind. March WEDNESDAY, 17 (76-289) 1915 Men choring and cutting wood in bush. Brock to town at night. Very fine day. Roads bare in places. THURSDAY, 18 (77-288) Brock took down load of chop this morning. Da choring. In bush in afternoon. Fine day. FRIDAY, 19 (78-287) Da and Brock done chores and in bush in forenoon. Killed pig after dinner and Brock took down case of eggs to Wismers. Rather dull in morning but brightened by noon. a little fall of snow. Quite warm. �March SATURDAY, 20 (79-286) 1915 Brock choring and Robt salting and cutting up pig forenoon. I took Olive to train to go to Clara. Men at the bush afternoon SUNDAY, 21 (80-285) At home all day rather fine day Brock went to church at night. MONDAY, 22 (81-284) Beautiful day Men choring and drawing out manure all day finished Clara's birth-day 30 years March TUESDAY, 23 (82-283) 1915 Brock doing chores and Robt helping clean head and grind sausage meat very fine day Started to trim spruce WEDNESDAY, 24 (83-282) Brock choring and over to Ikes to pay for Cows. Robt trimming spruce all day dark like rain Mrs Chess Walker here in afternoon THURSDAY, 25 (84-281) Robt & Brock choring and chopping Ice. Brock took his old sow down to Drayton She brought $40.75 weight of Sow 630 lbs Raining and dull fare then turned cold and freezing at night Sarah Hilburn called aft March FRIDAY, 26 (85-280) 1915 Men doing chores and then went to the bush working in bush all day very cold and Snowing at times SATURDAY, 27 (86-279) Done chores and working in bush. Then Ma and Brock to town in afternoon and I came home with them. Da sifted ashes. Brock to town at night. Fine day but cold wind. SUNDAY, 28 (87-278) �Home all day. Fine in morning but dull in afternoon and heavy snow storm in evening. March MONDAY, 29 (88-277) 1915 Men choring and working in bush. Quite stormy at times. TUESDAY, 30 (89-276) Brock took out a load of chop in forenoon. Da to town in afternoon with Ike. Snowing nearly all day. soft snow. WEDNESDAY, 31 (90-275) Men choring and working in bush. Brock to town at night and I up to Roy's. Mr. Duff buried to-day. Fine day. April THURSDAY, 1 (91-274) 1915 Men choring and drawing out buzz wood. I took Ma to Grandma's in forenoon. Fine day but cold wind. GOOD FRIDAY (Dominion) FRIDAY, 2 (92-273) Choring. Brock over to Jack McIssacs in forenoon and round by Drayton. Then over to Mr. White's in afternoon. looking about pigs to buy. Fine day. SATURDAY, 3 (93-272) Men choring and drawing out poles for buzz wood. I to town for Ma in afternoon and Brock down at night. Fine day but cold wind. April SUNDAY, 4 (94-271) 1915 Brock and I up to English church in morning, He in to Drayton church at night. Da down to Mossers in afternoon. Lovely bright day. EASTER MONDAY (Dominion) MONDAY, 5 (95-270) Da and Brock done chores and working in bush. Very dull day and raining a little in afternoon. Soft snow in morning. �TUESDAY, 6 (96-269) Choring and cleaning up grain. Brock and I to a dance in Drayton at night. Rather dull and misty. April, WEDNESDAY, 7 (97-268) 1915 Da choring and Brock took out a load of chop in forenoon afternoon. Tom Miller came about four o'clock to file saws. Brock and I down to Jack Walkers to a party at night. Lovely bright day. THURSDAY, 8 (98-267) Da, Brock and Tom taking flooring out of old house and put it in attic. A beautiful warm day. FRIDAY, 9 (99-266) Da and Brock working at old house. Brock to town in morning for nails. Tom laying floor in attic. Fine day. Quite a heavy shower after supper. April SATURDAY, 10 (100-265) 1915 Da and Brock taking off shingles and boarding off old wood house. Tom laying floor in attic. Ma and I to town in afternoon. Got 2 roasters for Brock. Very dull and close at times. a heavy rain about four o'clock. churned 16 lbs. SUNDAY, 11 (101-264) Da took a walk to town in afternoon. Rather dull and little showers in afternoon and at night. MONDAY, 12 (102-263) Men choring and taking down wood house. Tom came at noon. He putting floor in attic. Much colder and soft snow in forenoon, finer in afternoon. April TUESDAY, 13 (103-262) 1915 Working at old house in morning. Tom in attic. All at Drayton Horse show in afternoon. A beautiful day. WEDNESDAY, 14 (104-261) �Da and Brock took roof and siding off old house. Tom working in attic. Brock to town at night. Fine day. THURSDAY, 15 (105-260) Da and Brock working at old house. Tom put quarter round in kitchen and then putting door in granary. Ma to town in afternoon. Ross here in morning about the line fence. a beautiful day. Got the old house down this aft. and cut spruce tree after supper. April FRIDAY, 16 (106-259) 1915 Da and Brock taking out lilacs. Tom putting window in granary. finished about four o'clock. Brock and I down to euchre party at Miss Cunninghams. Fine day but dull. SATURDAY, 17 (107-258) Brock took down a load of chop in morning and brought home little berkshire pig. Da cut down old apple tree and Brock & he cut up spruce after dinner. Down town at night. Lovely bright day. SUNDAY, 18 (108-257) Brock to church at night & home rest of day. Fine but rather cool. April MONDAY, 19 (109-256) 1915 Da and Brock taking out stone foundation of old house. Fine day and real hot. TUESDAY, 20 (110-255) Da and Brock drawing away stone out of foundation of old house to other places. in Lovely fine day and real hot. Finished taking out foundation in forenoon. WEDNESDAY, 21 (111-254) Da and Brock finished drawing stone of old foundation to other places then piling wood in bush in afternoon. Ma and I to town in morning. Strong east wind and cool. April THURSDAY, 22 (112-253) 1915 �Da and Brock finished piling wood in bush and fixed some fence in morning. Drawing out manure onto other place in afternoon. Clara 1 yr. married. Dull, rained a little in morning smoky and warmer. FRIDAY, 23 (113-252) Back on other place drawing up stone to old orchard from field this side of the windmill. thundering in afternoon and threatening rain. Men came up. about three. Da filling in old cellar & Brock cleaning pens. To town at night for some powders for "Jane". She sick. Dull in morning & misty but came out very hot. SATURDAY, 24 (114-231) Da and Brock started seeding. Discing and cultivating on other place. Brock and I to town at night. Fine day but very hot. April SUNDAY, 25 (115-250) 1915 Brock away at night. Very hot in morning. Came up a heavy thunder storm in afternoon. Quite a heavy rain and some very large hail stones. MONDAY, 26 (116-249) Brock and Roy back fixing up line fence thro' bush in morning. Da ploughed garden and tore out berry bushes. Brock on other place cultivating in afternoon. Da disced in some furrows and disced garden. Very hot weather for April. Grass very green and June bugs out. TUESDAY, 27 (117-248) Brock cultivating and Da sowing on other place. Just got back after dinner when thunder storm came up. Rained very heavy, then choring. Very hot in morning, came out hot again after rain. Another thunder storm in the night and heavy rain. April WEDNESDAY, 28 (118-247) 1915 Brock went to town with chop and Da taking currant bushes to brush pile then disced it all in afternoon. Mrs Mosser brought up some dahlias dasies and took home some mangels. Da over to Ike's in evening. Fine day. quite a breeze but not very cool yet. Brock heard of 2 or 3 horses dead from heat and several barns burned by lightening. �THURSDAY, 29 (119-246) Brock cultivating 14 ac. next windmill Da finished sowing it and then Brock harrowed it. Finished about 7 o'clock. Fine day but rather dull and quite cool. FRIDAY, 30 (120-245) Da and Brock cultivating in morning in 2nd field back. Brock cultivating in afternoon and Da sowing. Ma and I to town in aft. Misty all day, almost rain at night. May SATURDAY, 1 (121-244) 1915 Brock cleaning pens and hen house in morning. Down to get Wiley shod in afternoon. Da re-potted ferns in morning, trimmed snow-ball and planted some lettuce in aft. Very misty, dull and cold. not fit to work on land. SUNDAY, 2 (122-243) Thompson's here for tea. Brock to church at night. Fine day but not very bright and cold. MONDAY, 3 (123-242) Brock cultivating in 2nd field back, and Da sowing. Finished about two o'clock then cultivating root ground. Brock harrowed field and then cultivating on root ground too. Fine but not very bright cloudy and cool. Little frost last night. May TUESDAY, 4 (124-241) 1915 Cultivated calf pasture and root and corn ground. Misting and raining off and on all day. Da down to town in evening for Clara's letter. WEDNESDAY, 5 (125-240) Sowed Rennie's wheat and oats and harrowed it. Finished about three o'clock then both cultivating in field next Roy's. Mr. & Mrs. Earnest Fotheringham here looking at bee hives after supper. Misting and raining at times all day. Colder at night. THURSDAY, 6 (126-239) �Brock cultivating back by maple tree in forenoon and Da sowed it. Started to cultivate behind old driving house about 11.30. Working there after dinner. Da disced in furrows before dinner, then sowing in afternoon and Brock harrowed it. Ma at Grandma's for dinner. Brock to town at night. Fine but cloudy at times & looking like rain. May FRIDAY, 7 (127-238) 1915 Men choring in forenoon. Da to town after dinner with tongue to get it fixed. Brock cleaning out old driving house. Raining this forenoon quite steady cleared up about noon but came up a very heavy rain about three o'clock. Cooler at night. SATURDAY, 8 (128-237) Da and Brock setting out currant bushes in forenoon. Brock went to cultivate in field next road on other place. Da harrowed back by maple tree and potato ground. Just got done about four when they were driven in by thunder storm. Heavy rain and rained and hailed thro' night. SUNDAY, 9 (129-236) Brock to town at night. Raining & snowing this morning. cleared up after dinner and was fine cool night. May MONDAY, 10 (130-235) 1915 Done chores. then Brock took down a load of chop in morning. Da down to Mossers in forenoon for berrie bushes. Setting them out and planted some early potatoes in afternoon. Ma and I to town after dinner. Da at Mossers at night. Fine day, good drying day. TUESDAY, 11 (131-234) Brock cultivating and Da harrowing in field next road on other place. Sowed and and harrowed it after dinner. Geo. Tucker here to see old Bessie. A beautiful day. WEDNESDAY, 12 (132-233) Cultivating next line (Roy's) fence in morning. then sowing peas and barley in afternoon. Just got finished as it started to rain about four o'clock. Finished seeding. Thundering and quite a heavy shower about eight. Quite warm in forenoon. Put young cattle in bush to-day. �May ASCENSION DAY (Quebec) THURSDAY, 13 (133-232) 1915 Da and Brock choring in forenoon and fixing fence. Cultivated calf pasture and sowed it also cultivating on other side of orchard in afternoon. Put cows out for first to grass. Ma at Grandma's for dinner. Dull in morning but brightened up in afternoon and cooler. FRIDAY, 14 (134-231) Working on mangal ground all day. Da to town at night. a beautiful day and not too hot. SATURDAY, 15 (135-230) Brock harrowed mangel ground and Da set it up in ridges. Took sleighs to low driving house and cut lawn. then sowed mangels and planted garden after dinner. Brock & I to town at night. Smiley out and opened Roan Tidy's teat. Fine day and a cool wind. frost at night. May SUNDAY, 16 (136-229) 1915 Brock to town at night. Very dull day. Strong wind in morning and raining and misting all day. MONDAY, 17 (137-228) Brock took down a few bags of chop and got horses shod in forenoon and Da dug out stump of spruce tree. Drew out ashes in afternoon unto potato patch and started manure. Very cloudy and cold. frost at night. TUESDAY, 18 (138-227) Drawing out manure all day unto turnip ground. Cloudy at times and real cold wind. May WEDNESDAY, 19 (139-226) 1915 Finished drawing out manure. cleaned shed and sheep house. I took Ma down to Grandma's in afternoon. Fine day and much warmer. THURSDAY, 20 (140-225) Da ploughing in manure on turnip ground and Brock rolling on other place in afternoon. Came up a very heavy rain about eleven with a little thunder. Ground too wet to work in afternoon. washed waggon & choring. Dull and not very warm. Cultivating on rape ground in morning. �FRIDAY, 21 (141-224) Da ploughing on turnip ground in forenoon and Brock finished rolling back 14 ac. Heavy rain came on about eleven with thunder. Washed trucks & planted dahlias & gladolias in afternoon. Came out hot in afternoon. May SATURDAY, 22 (142-223) 1915 Da ploughing in manure on turnip ground. Brock ploughing in morning too. Then rolling on other place in field next road. I went to town for Ma in forenoon. Brock down at night. Mr. Cummings came for old Bess. I up to Georgie's in afternoon. Dull at times and real cold wind. SUNDAY, 23 (143-222) Da over to Arnold's in afternoon. Kidneys brought Grandma out for a few hours in afternoon. not very bright but warmer. VICTORIA DAY (Dominion) MONDAY, 24 (144-221) Da pruning little orchard in forenoon. Cultivating turnip ground in aft. noon. Brock finished rolling field on other place and rolled turnip ground also grain next Jack's. Fine day a little cloudy in morning but bright after dinner. May TUESDAY, 25 (145-220) 1915 Da cultivated and sowed flax and worked over root ground in forenoon. Disced corn ground in afternoon. Brock back by maple tree & line fence rolling, also rolled root ground aft. Mr. Clark from Moorefield brought a man to fix separator ($2.50) in afternoon. I to town in morning. Fine in morning but dull and came on rain & mist about five o'clock. WEDNESDAY, 26 (146-219) Working in low orchard. all day cutting down trees, taking out worm nests. Worked over corn ground. Brock and I to town at night. Very windy cold day and a very heavy frost at night. THURSDAY, 27 (147-218) Working in low orchard. Burned brush and brought up some wood to buzz. Lovely day and much warmer. �May FRIDAY, 28 (148-217) 1915 Brock cutting worm nests out of orchard on other place in morning. Da cultivated corn ground and garden patch. Sowed corn after dinner and Brock rolled and harrowed it. Da scuffled currant bushes after tea. Fine day and quite warm. SATURDAY, 29 (149-216) Cutting and planted potatoes. Brock to Ike Waltons with pig in morning. Cut lawn & cleaned pens in afternoon. Brock & I to town at night. I stayed with Grandma. She not very well. Fine day but cool at night SUNDAY, 30 (149-216) Brock brought Ma to Grandma's in afternoon and I came home. to church at night. Da over to Ike's in afternoon and to Harry's at night. Lovely day. May MONDAY, 31 (151-214) 1915 Brock to town with load of chop and cream can in morning. Da ploughing root ground. Both ploughing after dinner. Brock round to Jack McIssac's and bo't 6 pigs $20.00 then came home by Drayton and brought Ma. Fine warm day. Jack Calwell brought back one swarm bees and three hives. June TUESDAY, 1 (152-213) Working on root ground, rolling and harrowing. Da to town at night. Lovely warm day. Dr. Ferrier & Willa Coram married Tony Lunz married Uncle Richd and Mable called in forenoon. WEDNESDAY, 2 (153-212) Da picked up roots off ground at poplars, Disced and sowed cor oats and rape on it. then rolled and harrowed it. Planted sweet corn after dinner. Brock digging up weeds in morning. Looking like rain. Came on a mist about six o'clock but did not rain much. Very windy in forenoon. June THURSDAY, 3 (154-211) 1915 �Men choring and sprouted potatoes, then scuffled currant bushes. Cut down 2 spruce in old orchard & burned brush pile after supper. Geo. Arnold here for dinner. Mrs. John Walker and 2 children here in afternoon. Got 6 pigs from John McIssac $20.00. FRIDAY, 4 (155-210) Disced and rolled ground for "Maud's Wonder" and planted it by dinne hand before dinner. Da disced garden & cultivated it in afternoon. Brock planted some pumpkins, cleaned pens & choring. Lovely fine day. SATURDAY, 5 (156-209) Da and Brock drew down lumber and timber from old orchard and piled it in ice house. Brock and I to town at night. Ma down in afternoon. Fine day and quite hot. June SUNDAY, 6 (157-208) 1915 Brock to church at night. Fine day but a little cloudy in evening. MONDAY, 7 (158-207) Picking up round old house and sawed up old flooring and put it in wood house. a little cloudy in morning but brightened up by noon and was quite warm. a little rain & mist about three o'clock. TUESDAY, 8 (159-206) Took out old cistern in morning then filling in cellar in afternoon. Da started to take out spruce stump in evening. Fine day and rather warm. Beatrice Schnider brought home dead. June WEDNESDAY, 9 (160-205) 1915 Disced turnip ground in morning finished in afternoon and cut lawn. Da took out spruce stump & drew it to brush pile in forenoon. Harrowed and rolled turnip ground in aft. Mrs. Kidney, Mrs. Smith & Grandma here for dinner and tea. A couple of showers in morning Dull and cold all day. THURSDAY, 10 (161-204) �Cultivated rape ground in forenoon. Then working round old house bottom in afternoon, ploughed out lilacs and disced it. Hoed potatoes after tea. I to town in forenoon. Mr. Arnold here about six o'clock. Fine but not very bright, rained a little at night. FRIDAY, 11 (162-203) Leveling old pansy bed & trimmed rose bush. Dug garden in afternoon. Brock cutting out some worm nests & burned brush pile. Misty in morning and cloudy. Cleared up after dinner and frost at night. June SATURDAY, 12 (163-202) 1915 Brock to town in morning with chop, Brought over sheep before dinner and washed them after dinner. Brock & I to town at night. Harry got turnip drill. Dull in morning but came out quite warm in afternoon. Da put up rail fence in morning to keep calves in orchard. SUNDAY, 13 (164-201) Brock to Lion at night. Thompsons came up after tea. Eve and Ethel Johnston came with them. Spot has a calf. MONDAY, 14 (165-200) Cultivated, harrowed and rolled turnip ground. Da riged it up and sowed turnips after dinner. Harry brought home drill. Fine and very warm in afternoon. Thunderstorm and quite a rain in the night. June TUESDAY, 15 (166-199) 1915 Da making ladder in morning and setting out cabbage & tomato plants. Fixed step ladder in afternoon. Brock choring & cleaned hen house. I took Ma to Grandma's in afternoon. Very heavy rain in morning but clearing by noon. Fine in afternoon and a nice evening. WEDNESDAY, 16 (167-198) Da down to Mossers in morning to see about wire. Then Brock and he stretching it along line fence. I to town in afternoon and Brock down at night. Mrs McIssac and Donald here in evening. Fine day and quite warm. THURSDAY, 17 (168-197) �Da and Brock getting out posts for line fence between Ross and us. Da up to see Henry Hezaltine at night about digging post holes. Rev d. and Mrs. Baugh here in afternoon. Lovely day but cool at night. June FRIDAY, 18 (169-196) 1915 Da and Brock trimming posts for wire fence. Kidney's drove Mother out in car. I to town in afternoon. Brock and I at Lion garden party at night. Fine day but looking like rain. Came on a heavy rain & thunder storm about twelve. SATURDAY, 19 (170-195) Men finished posts and Da scuffled mangels after supper. Brock & I to town at night. Cloudy and cooler. SUNDAY, 20 (171-194) Brock to church at night and Da up up Harry's. Fine day but cool in evening. June MONDAY, 21 (172-193) 1915 Brock doing road work all day. Da clipped sheeps and finished about three. (fifteen sheep). Then scuffled potatoes and eating corn. Fine day. TUESDAY, 22 (173-192) Da and Brock doing road work with both teams. Isaac Hilborn here for dinner. Dull and came up a heavy rain. rain storm at noon. Thunder and lightening and very heavy hail. Colder in afternoon, high wind & looks like frost. WEDNESDAY, 23 (174-191) Drawing posts over to other place for the line fence. Placed them. Ma to town in morning. Brock down at night. Very heavy frost at night. fine day but cool. June THURSDAY, 24 (175-190) 1915 Drawing stone from fence along sideroad over to other place. Brock at Presby. garden party at Rothsay. Lovely fine day a little cloudy at night. �FRIDAY, 25 (176-189) Brock took down load of stone to other place & cut lawn in forenoon. Da scuffling corn all day. Fine day. SATURDAY, 26 (177-188) Da hoeing mangels. Brock to town with chop in forenoon and took wool down. 339 per lb. Got 1 bbl. sugar, 1 bag flour & coal oil. Down after dinner for wire & down at night. Ma to town in afternoon. Fine day and warm. June SUNDAY, 27 (178-187) 1915 Brock and I to church at night a lovely day. warm. MONDAY, 28 (179-186) Hoeing mangels all day finished them. Da up to Newstead at night & Brock and I to town for strawberries but they did no come. Fine day but very hot. TUESDAY, 29 (180-185) Da and Brock ploughing rape ground on other place. Brock down for strawberries at noon. Got one crate and Ross brought other one which was taken thro' to Palmerston. Mr. Thompson and Hazel came for me. a terrible hot day. Art Armstrong called this forenoon. He going to England. June WEDNESDAY, 30 (181-184) 1915 Da and Brock working rape ground. Brock to town at night to get some shoes on Wyle. a very hot day. July DOMINION DAY (Dominion) THURSDAY, 1 (182-183) Brock at Elora all day. Da rolled rape ground and worked on old house ground in afternoon taking out grass roots. Very hot in forenoon, a sprinkle of rain in afternoon. Mr. & Mrs. McIssac here in evening. Mr. Geo. Arnold here. FRIDAY, 2 (183-182) �Got the wood buzzed and some split. Harry. Roy and Mr. Haywood here helping. Dull and rather cool. July SATURDAY, 3 (184-181) 1915 Brock took down load of wood in morning to Grandma. Da working on old house ground. Scuffled mangels in afternoon. Ma down for dinner with Grandma & took cream can. Brock down town at night. a little sprinkle of rain in morning Cool towards evening. SUNDAY, 4 (185-180) Brock to church at night. Thompsons brought me home in evening. Looking like rain and rained real heavy at night thunder & lightening. MONDAY, 5 (186-179) Da to town in forenoon and Brock fixing some fence. Then in afternoon re-piled the rails at foot of bank. Dull all day and very high wind in afternoon. Took cream can July TUESDAY, 6 (187-178) 1915 Da scuffled 34 rows of turnips and Brock and he hoed them. Da at Ike McIssac's after tea and Brock and I at English church garden party. Fine day but cool in evening. WEDNESDAY, 7 (188-177) Cultivated rape ground. Then Da sowed and harrowed it and Brock rolled it finished about 12.30. Choring, cleaning up chop and fanning oats for horses in afternoon. Very dull and looking like rain all morning. Started to rain about 2.30 and kept up a drizzle all afternoon and evening. THURSDAY, 8 (189-176) Brock took down 5 pigs in morning. Then back again with chop and buggy wheel. Got horses shod and got home about 3.30 P.M. Da hoeing turnips. Brock and I at Meth. garden party at night. Rained a little in morning but cleared up and was a lovely night. July FRIDAY, 9 (190-175) 1915 �Da scuffled some turnips in morning. Brock and he hoeing all day. Ma to town in afternoon. Fine day and real warm. SATURDAY, 10 (191-174) Finished hoeing turnips and scuffled mangels and potatoes. Brock hoeing. Brock and I to town at night. Brock up to Ike's after tea. Fine day and very warm SUNDAY, 11 (192-173) Brock to church at night. Ed. Ritch here for tea. Fine day, warm but looking like rain. July MONDAY, 12 (193-172) 1915 Choring and made pig trough in morning. Da banked up potatoes after tea. Ma at Henry Hilborns in evening I went over for her. Quite a heavy shower about seven in morning then came out warm. Thundering in afternoon but turned out a nice night. Put lumber in driving house after dinner. TUESDAY, 13 (194-171) Da and Brock hoeing mangels in forenoon. Da went to scuffle corn about eleven. Hoeing and scuffling corn in afternoon. I down for cherries at night but they did not come. Misty in morning but cleared up and was warm, still looking like rain. Heavy rain in night. Took cream can. WEDNESDAY, 14 (195-170) Scuffling and hoeing corn all day. I to town at noon for cherries. Brock took Ma down after tea to Grandma's. Da over to McIssac's with their cherries. a very hot day. Took cream can. July THURSDAY, 15 (196-169) 1915 Scuffling and finished hoeing corn by noon. Grinding mower knives & choring. Ma and Grandma went to Guelph with Kidneys in auto. Dull and came on a heavy shower about noon. Close and still looking like rain. FRIDAY, 16 (197-168) �Ploughed, harrowed, rolled and sowed patch to rape where they had "Maud's Wonder." It was a failure. Then Brock cut lawn and Da scuffling in roats in afternoon. I to town for Ma. Fine and very hot in afternoon and very misty in morning. SATURDAY, 17 (198-167) Da and Brock over to Mr. Arnolds with Martha in forenoon. Hoeing turnips after noon. Brock and I to town at night. Perce {Waind} brought me home. Fine day and warm. July SUNDAY, 18 (199-166) 1915 Da and Ma at Mr. John Ritches for dinner and tea. Thompsons, Mrs Harry Leach and Wilfred and Mr. Leach from Peterboro' here in evening. Brock to church at night. Bright morning & warm but dull and looking like rain towards night. Very heavy rain in night. MONDAY, 19 (200-165) Splitting wood all day. Brock down in morning with cream can and got Wiley shod. Da up to Woodisse's and round to Drayton after supper. Misting in morning and rather dull all day. TUESDAY, 20 (201-164) Started haying. Cut little patch by road on other place and some in field next little orchard. Raked it in afternoon and put it up. Fine but cloudy at times. not drying much. July WEDNESDAY, 21 (202-163) 1915 Brock finished cutting the 14 ac. next little orchard about two o'clock. Then raked and put it up. Da to town in morning to get mower knife welded. Bo't a Massy Harris mower from Hugh Hughes. He and a cousin Mr. Tarkin here for dinner. Heavy rain in night. Fine day but threatening rain. Mower $58.00 THURSDAY, 22 (203-162) Da and Brock cutting until noon in field below windmill. Then raking some and putting it up. Ma and I greened potatoes in forenoon. Mr. Fielding here. Mrs. T. Wood buried. Fine day and hot at times. FRIDAY, 23 (204-161) �Da and Brock finished cutting field below windmill, raked and put it up. Ma and I to town in morning. Fine day very hot at times. Took cream can. July SATURDAY, 24 (205-160) 1915 Da and Brock cut part of corner field, raked and put it up. Brock and I to town at night. Fine but looking like rain. a little shower about seven. SUNDAY, 25 (206-159) Brock to church at night. Dull, calm and warm. a little shower about six MONDAY, 26 (207-158) Brock to town with chop in morning. Da cutting grass round house. Art Booth & Russel came over about eleven to help put up hay fork rape in barn. Raining very hard at times all day. I down to Mossers for gooseberries. July TUESDAY, 27 (208-157) 1915 Nailing boards on barn and took down scaffolds in barn. Cut rest of corner field in afternoon. I to town for crate of raspberries in afternoon. Brock at Presby. garden party. Da scuffling turnips after tea. Dull at times but warm in afternoon. Looking like rain. WEDNESDAY, 28 (209-156) Da and Brock choring round. Cleaned hen house and sprayed it. Da to town at night. Raining off and on all day. Fine evening. THURSDAY, 29 (210-155) Da and Brock splitting wood in forenoon. Raked and put up rest of corner field in afternoon. Lizzie & Minnie Hilborn here in aft. and for tea. I over to Mable's in afternoon with Georgie. Mrs. Mosser brought black currants. Dull in morning but cleared up and was real warm in afternoon. July FRIDAY, 30 (211-154) 1915 Da and Brock drew in little patch of clover hay on other place at road. Then drawing from field below little orchard. Ma to town in afternoon to meet Clara. �SATURDAY, 31 (212-153) {New writer.} Men drawing hay all day. We three at town in evening. Olive and I at Georgie's towards evening. Hot day. Started in corner field at noon to draw. August SUNDAY, 1 (213-152) Olive and I up to Uncle Rich'ds in afternoon, called at Harry's coming home. Very hot day. August MONDAY, 2 (214-151) 1915 Men finished drawing in from behind little orchard at noon. Drawing from corner field and putting it in driving-house. Olive and I up to Georgie's about four o'clock. Very hot day. Drew in until about 2 P.M. from corner field. Came up heavy rain. Threatening all morning. {Two different writers again. One is left handed and the other is right handed. The writer scratched out is Clara and the one that is not scratched out is Olive. It would seem that Olive is the one who scratched out Clara's writing.} TUESDAY, 3 (215-150) Men drawing in till two P.M. Quite heavy rain came on. Had been threatening all forenoon. Olive and I sewing. Terrible rainy day. Brock took Ma down to Grandma's in morning she sick. Da down after dinner with Ike. Men choring. WEDNESDAY, 4 (216-149) Rained during night and heavy rain about 8 a.m. Uncle Sam called to say Grandma was sick. Brock took Ma down. Brock to town in morning to get horses shod and took some wood to Grandma. Then fixing fence on other place in afternoon. Clara and I to town in afternoon. Very dull in morning but cleared up and was hot. a shower at night. August THURSDAY, 5 (217-148) 1915 {Olive is writing.} Cut about six acres back by maple tree. Then in afternoon greened potatoes and helping Norm Perkin and John Duckering put up track in barn. Da to town for rape. Mr. Arnold here for tea. We three to Christian garden party. Clara over to Hilborn's in forenoon. Grandma no better. Raining a little about noon and heavy shower thro' the night. �FRIDAY, 6 (218-147) Finished cutting hay back by maple tree in forenoon putting track up in barn. Norm Perkin & John Duckering out. Raked and put up some of hay by maple tree in afternoon. Da down to Grandma's at night. She no better. A very heavy rain and thunder storm about four o'clock. SATURDAY, 7 (219-146) Brock to town with chop in morning. Da choring round. Then raked up hay by maple tree and put it up. Clara and I to town in afternoon. Dull and rained a little in forenoon. Then drying nicely in afternoon and quite bright. Came up thunder storm about nine o'clock at night. Grandma not much better. August SUNDAY, 8 (220-145) 1915 Clara and Brock down this morning to Grandma's. She died about 10.15 A.M. Clara and I down this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and children and Jennie Worth here for tea. A shower in morning and one in afternoon. There came out rather fine. MONDAY, 9 (221-144) Da down to town in morning then drawing in hay from field by maple tree and corner field. Clara down to meet Melville in afternoon. Da to town at night and Brock up for Elwin's buggy. Fine day and a little cooler. TUESDAY, 10 (222-143) Da and Brock drawing in hay in forenoon from back by maple tree. At Grandma's funeral in afternoon. She 83 yrs. old. Ham. Annie and Essie {Kain} here for tea and to stay all night. Went over to Uncle Sam's for dinner. Joe and Albert Chambers here for dinner and tea. Melville down town in morning. Da down for Ma after tea & Melville took horse back. Fine day and warm. August WEDNESDAY, 11 (223-142) 1915 Drew in back 14 ac. field. Ike McIssac and his two men & team helping. Ham and Annie at Uncle Sams for dinner and Joe and Albert here for dinner and tea. Brock & Da. took them to train. Da. up to Gass's in morning. Fine day and hot. �THURSDAY, 12 (224-141) A very rainy day. Rained hard in morning and a very heavy rain about five o'clock with thunder & lightening. Men choring and over to put cattle out of other place after dinner. Operated on Paddy's foot after dinner. FRIDAY, 13 (225-140) Men choring in forenoon. Melville took Clara and I to morning train. We went to Guelph for the day. Da to town after dinner. Very dull misty morning but cleared up in afternoon. August SATURDAY, 14 (226-139) 1915 Cut the hay behind driving house in forenoon then raked and put it up after dinner. Melville to town in forenoon with cream can. Then Clara & he at Hilborns for dinner. Brock down town at night. Ma down to see old Mrs. Walker. Fine day and quite warm. SUNDAY, 15 (227-138) Melville and Da up to Woodissee's in forenoon. Brock to church at night. Mr. & Mrs. Henderson, Grace Brett and Lena Fox here for tea. Harry down in evening. Fine day and quite warm. MONDAY, 16 (228-137) Brock took Melville & Clara to ten train. Da cut some hay back of poplars, while Brock was away. Then threw out hay behind driving house and drew it after dinner. Got it all but one load when thunder storm came up between five and six. and quite a shower of rain. August TUESDAY, 17 (229-136) 1915 Da and Brock finished cutting hay this morning. Cut 10 ac. back by ditch. Drew in after dinner back of poplars and back of driving house. Old Mrs. Walker here in afternoon. A beautiful day clear and not too hot. WEDNESDAY, 18 (230-135) Raked some in field back by ditch and then drawing in. Ma and I to town in afternoon. Fine day. �THURSDAY, 19 (231-134) Da and Brock finished haying. Drew from field back by ditch. Oak Flath helping. I over to Hilborns in evening. A lovely day. August FRIDAY, 20 (232-133) 1915 Brock cut barley back of poplars and started in field next the road on other place about four o'clock. Da shocking. Oak Flath came over and raked hay field and his father & he took a load away. Brock to town at night for twine. Mrs. Noecker brought Mrs. Wismer and Louise out here. A lovely day. SATURDAY, 21 (233-132) A very dull foggy rainy day. Unloaded a load of hay & filled up some chop in morning. Brock to town after dinner with it and Da up to Uncle Richd to get Aunt Catty's cheque signed. Brock. Mrs. Wismer & I to town at night. SUNDAY, 22 (234-131) Mr. Noecker came for Mrs. Wismer about 2.30 P.M. Da over to see Art Booth in afternoon. He has his leg broken. Brock to church at night. Very foggy and dull. rained a little in morning. August MONDAY, 23 (235-130) 1915 Da down to town in morning to send Aunt Catty's cheque. Brock shocked up barley and choring in forenoon. Cutting barley in afternoon. Brock over to Ike's at night. Fine day and quite warm. TUESDAY, 24 (236-129) Finished cutting barley on other place about eleven. Came on rain and a heavy thunder storm about noon, also another rain and storm about six o'clock. Da and Brock hoeing in afternoon. WEDNESDAY, 25 (237-128) Da over to Ike McIssac's with Miss Duncan's letter. Finished splitting buzz wood. Da cut thistles in orchard after dinner & Brock cutting weeds along line fence. Da & Ike over to see Raeman's about the farm after supper. Very dull all day. �August THURSDAY, 26 (238-127) 1915 Started to cut in field next windmill. Da shocking. Ma to town in morning. Fine but not very bright and quite cool. FRIDAY, 27 (239-126) Finished cutting field next windmill and started in the other 14 ac. field. Da shocking up. Mrs. Jewell and Georgie here in afternoon for half an hour. Fine day and not too warm. Heavy frost last night. SATURDAY, 28 (240-125) Da and Brock finished cutting and shocking the 14 ac. field and brought binder up. Finished about 7.30 P.M. Brock and I to town at night. Fine day. August SUNDAY, 29 (241-124) 1915 Ma and Brock over to cemetry in afternoon. Brock to church at night. Dull at times and looking like rain. Heavy thunder storm about 10.30 at night. MONDAY, 30 (242-123) Put Cut flax and then cutting weeds round fences rest of day. Heavy frost at night. Too wet to cut and misting & raining in forenoon. TUESDAY, 31 (243-122) Da to town in forenoon and ground binder knives. Brock brought over load of wood from old orchard. Then cutting oats back by line fence. Just cutting one way, ground soft. Ma up to Uncle Richd. at night. Fine day and quite bright. September WEDNESDAY, 1 (244-121) 1915 Finished cutting oats back at line fence about noon. Then drew in 6 ac. of barley from other place in afternoon. Brock too town at night. Lovely day. THURSDAY, 2 (245-120) �Drew in barley back of poplars and then started to draw from 14 ac. on other place. (2nd field back) in afternoon. Ma to town in morning. Miss Quickfall, Miss Cross and Madge Smith called about 4.30. A beautiful day & warm. FRIDAY, 3 (246-119) Drawing from other place all day. Mr. & Mrs. McKay & children. Clara and Melville came about 20 to eleven. McKays went on to Plattsville. Da. to town in afternoon & we three down to Hendersons at night. Fine day and warm. September SATURDAY, 4 (247-118) 1915 Finished drawing 14 ac and got about 6 ac. in out of field next windmill. Melville helping. We to town at night. Stacked the grain. Fine day and real warm. looking a little like rain. SUNDAY, 5 (248-117) McKays got back about 12.30. Had dinner and started about 2.30 for Chatsworth. Da over to Ike's after supper and Brock to church. Dull in morning. Came on a slight drizzle in afternoon, rained a little about four o'clock. LABOR DAY (Dominion) MONDAY, 6 (249-116) Brock at Issac Hilborn's threshing in morning and Mossers after dinner. Da choring and cleaning pens. Uncle Jim here for dinner. Raining in morning, very dull all day. Rained thro' night. September TUESDAY, 7 (250-115) 1915 Men choring in forenoon. Da did some hoeing in afternoon and Brock to town with chop and cream can. Henry Hezaltine called in morning. Da over to Ike's after tea with Ebony. Rained hard in morning and a shower in afternoon. Every place very wet. WEDNESDAY, 8 (251-114) Da and Brock building fence on other place round clover. Bright at times. A little breeze in afternoon but close and warm. THURSDAY, 9 (252-113) �Da and Brock finished fence by noon. Then Brock went back and raked the 10 ac. on other place and they got in the rackings and put it on top of stack. Brock to town at night for fruit. Fine but looking like rain at times. Nice breeze in afternoon. September FRIDAY, 10 (253-112) 1915 Da and Brock drawing oats from back 14 ac. all day. Stacked it on barn dump. We preserved 2 baskets of peaches, 2 of pears and 1 of plums. Fine day. SATURDAY, 11 (254-111) Da and Brock drew up last two loads from back field. Then drew in grain from back by maple tree. Finished about five. Then went down to McEwings for pea harvester. Ma to town in afternoon. Brock and I to town at night. A lovely day. SUNDAY, 12 (255-110) Madge and Mr. Helling here for tea. Heavy rain in morning from 8-11 then a heavier one about four. and a very heavy rain and thunder storm about seven, terrible lightening. September MONDAY, 13 (256-109) 1915 Cleaning pens and choring. Divided sheep. Oak Flath and his father came over in morning to get some threshing wood out of bush and stayed for dinner. Ma to town in afternoon. Da cradled some of wheat next Jacks. The wheat standing in water. Every place just lying full of water. Misty in morning but cleared up & was hot. Brock down to Ross's but did not thresh much in afternoon. TUESDAY, 14 (257-108) Brock at McEwings threshing in forenoon. Da cradled rest of wheat in morning. Then drew it in after dinner, pulled peas at line fence and drew them and drew flax in. Fine day but very hot & sultry. lightening at night. Oak Flath & his father here for more wood. WEDNESDAY, 15 (258-107) Da and Brock cutting grain behind low driving house with the mower. It terrible wet. Then drew it in after dinner. Robt. Maxwell called with some plums off Grandma's tree. Fine day but heavy storm went south. I up to Georgie's at night. �September THURSDAY, 16 (259-106) 1915 Cutting at the oats below turnips with the mower and drew in what they cut. Ma to town in afternoon. Fine and hot in afternoon. FRIDAY, 17 (260-105) Cutting corn all day. Mr. Chambers M.P.P. called in. Brock and I to town at night for Ma's dress. Fine day and warm. SATURDAY, 18 (261-104) I took Ma to morning train. She gone to Guelph. Da and Brock cutting corn in morning, then over with team helping Ike draw in, grain in afternoon. Brock and I to town at night. Fine day but a little dull about four o'clock. September SUNDAY, 19 (262-103) 1915 Brock and I up to Roy's for an hour in afternoon. Mable & George were out. Mr. Thompsons here in evening. Fine and cool. but did not freeze. MONDAY, 20 (263-102) Cut corn until about nine then cut some more of oats below turnips with the mower and drew it in, three loads. Da to town at night. Fine but looking like rain and warmer. TUESDAY, 21 (264-101) Cutting corn all day. Heavy shower in night. Misting at times in forenoon. Cloudy and cool. Looking like frost. September WEDNESDAY, 22 (265-100) 1915 Finished cutting corn at noon. Then cut the rest of oats below turnips with the mower in afternoon. I to town after dinner for Mother, she came from Guelph. Fine but cool. a little frost at night. {comment of interest: the writer is calling Elizabeth Philip "mother" instead of "ma."} THURSDAY, 23 (266-99) �Drew in the three loads of oats below turnips then cut rest of oats behind the low driving house in afternoon. Fine day, cool wind and looking like rain towards evening. FRIDAY, 24 (267-98) Drew in the four loads of oats behind low driving house in forenoon. Da tightened up corn shocks in afternoon and Brock raking stubble. Drew in one load of rakings. Dull in morning but turned out a nice day. September SATURDAY, 25 (268-97) 1915 Drew in rest of rakings. Brock to town after dinner with chop. Da tightening corn shocks and turned cattle on rape. I to town in forenoon. Fine but looking like rain. SUNDAY, 26 (269-96) Brock and I up to Harvest Home services in Rothsay at night. Terrible rain in night and high wind. Rained nearly all morning. Colder at night and cloudy. Da at Lke's in evening with Ebony. MONDAY, 27 (270-95) Da and Brock started to plough in corner field. I to town in afternoon. Da over to Burts at night to see about threshing. Fine but real cold wind. September TUESDAY, 28 (271-94) 1915 Ploughing all day in corner field Fine and cool. Very heavy frost last night also freezing to - night. WEDNESDAY, 29 (272-93) Ploughing in morning. Da fixing fence in rape to put calves in. Da. Clara, Jennie, Mr. Bowes & Sam motored down about eleven. We all went to show and concert. Took a run over to Hilborns after dinner. Lovely day. THURSDAY, 30 (273-92) Ploughing all day in corner field. They left for Chatsworth about 9.45 A.M. Over to McLellan's in morning. Fine day. Sold ram lamb to a Mr. Campbell for $10.00 �October FRIDAY, 1 (274-91) 1915 Drew in some shocks of corn that were down and then ploughing in corner field. Brought sheep over from other place and put lambs back after dinner. Then just got out to plough when heavy rain came on. Rained hard all afternoon and part of evening. Choring rest of afternoon. SATURDAY, 2 (275-90) Started to plough in corner field but it was too wet so went over to other place and started to plough in field where rape is. I to town in morning and Brock down at night. Dull in morning but brightened a little, rather cool and cloudy at times. SUNDAY, 3 (276-89) Brock over to Elwin's in morning. Mr. & Mrs. McIssac & Donald here for tea. Fine and quite breezy. October MONDAY, 4 (277-88) 1915 Da and Brock ploughing on other place all day. We picking apples. Fine and quite warm. Threatened rain about five o'clock. TUESDAY, 5 (278-87) Ploughing all day on other place. Ma to town in morning with cream can. Ike here asking hands to thresh. Henry Hezaltine here for pump sucker. Mizzling and misty at times all day. rather cold. WEDNESDAY, 6 (279-86) Finished ploughing the ten acres on other place about eleven. Then ploughed out potatoes and picked them after dinner. a poor crop and almost all rotten. Very calm and cloudy all day. October THURSDAY, 7 (280-85) 1915 Raised garden potatoes and cut eating corn in forenoon. Drew up some wood after dinner. Then Da discing a strip on corner field and Brock ploughing. I to town for fruit & took cream can. Fine but very like rain in afternoon and a slight shower. FRIDAY, 8 (281-84) �Brock at McIssac's threshing. Da finished ploughing corner field all but head lands. Machine came about six o'clock. Da asking hands to thresh and Brock to town for meat at night. A dirty day. Misting & a little snow fell. Heavy rain at night. Wilson Clarke's sale. SATURDAY, 9 (282-83) We threshing. Brock to town at night. Raining at times all day, rather cold. October SUNDAY, 10 (283-82) 1915 Home all day. Brock to church at night and Da over to {Wm} Walker with pigs in morning. A lovely day, Cool & bright. MONDAY, 11 (284-81) Finished threshing about three o'clock. Then Brock at Morrison's threshing and Da tidying up round barn. Brock at hot supper in Drayton at night. Lovely day. Thanksgiving Day. TUESDAY, 12 (285-80) Da at Morrison's threshing in morning and Roy's after dinner. Brock to town in morning with chop and cream can. I up helping Georgie in afternoon. Fine day. October WEDNESDAY, 13 (286-79) 1915 Da and Brock at Roy's threshing in morning and Elwin's after dinner. I up at Georgie's. Elwin in hospital with stomach trouble. Fine but came on rain about five. Rained hard. THURSDAY, 14 (287-78) Finished at Elwin's about ten. Then Brock choring and Da brought pigs home from Bill Walkers. Tapped and pulling mangels in afternoon. Ma up to Aunt Emma's for dinner and tea. Fine but dull at times. FRIDAY, 15 (288-77) Tapped mangels in forenoon and drew in eight loads after dinner. Rather dull in morning but brighter in afternoon. Wilson Clarke brought mare and colt about six o'clock $175.00. He stayed for tea and Da drove him to town after supper. �October SATURDAY, 16 (289-76) 1915 Topping more turnips mangels in morning and drawing after dinner. Ma & I to town in after noon and I went to Elora. Brock to town at night. Lovely day & warm. SUNDAY, 17 (290-75) Home all day. Fine & bright. MONDAY, 18 (291-74) Men throwing back mangels & choring. Brock down with cream can & got Wiley shod. Brock picked spies in afternoon. Da ploughing headland in corner field. Dull and misty all day. Da and Ma over to Morrison's and Bob Mitchells for ducks. October TUESDAY, 19 (292-73) 1915 Tapped and drew in red mangels in morning. Brock took a load to Wilson Clarke after dinner. Da ploughed other headland and started to plough in field next line fence. Fine day. Ma to town in forenoon and I came up from Elora. WEDNESDAY, 20 (293-72) Brock picking apples in forenoon at low orchard, and ploughing after dinner. Da ploughing all day in field next line fence. Lovely day. Eliza Mitchell buried. 50 yrs. Ma and I at funeral in afternoon. THURSDAY, 21 (294-71) Brock took out eleven pigs in morning. Then ploughing in afternoon. Da ploughing all day. Pigs came to $188.- Fine day. Mrs. Spurrell buried this afternoon 58 yrs old. Mr. Rohn, Malcolmoon, Stricker & Minthorn here collecting for Red Cross. October FRIDAY, 22 (295-70) 1915 Da harrowing what he had disced in corner field. Brock finished ploughing back by line fence. Then started to draw up corn about ten o'clock. Drawing all afternoon. Fine but cold and windy. SATURDAY, 23 (296-69) �Da and Brock drawing in corn. in morning. Ma to town in forenoon with cream can. Brock and Da at Jack's threshing in afternoon. Brock to town at night. Fine but real cold wind Heavy frosts at night. SUNDAY, 24 (297-68) Home all day. Fine and bright. October MONDAY, 25 (298-67) 1915 Da and Brock at Jack's threshing until about three o'clock. Then Brock at Burrows threshing and Da drawing in corn. Ma up to Georgie's in afternoon. Fine but windy and looking like rain. Heavy frost last night. TUESDAY, 26 (299-66) Da drawing in corn, finished about three o'clock. Then discing in corner field. Brock at Burrows threshing. I to town in morning and at Chester Walkers for tea. Rather dull in morning but terrible windy. Calmed a little to-wards evg. WEDNESDAY, 27 (300-65) Da drew in sweet corn and harrowed strip in corner field. Brock at Burrows threshing then both went to Wilmott's about nine o'clock. Finished there about four o'clock. Brock to town at night. Very dull day rather raw wind. October THURSDAY, 28 (301-64) 1915 Da and Brock at Harry's threshing, home about five o'clock. Fine day, misty in morning but brightened up. FRIDAY, 29 (302-63) Topping and drawing turnips. Wilson Clark helping. Ma to town in morning with cream can. Brock and I to Patriotic concert at night. Fine day but cold wind, rained some in the night. SATURDAY, 30 (303-62) Topping and drawing turnips Mr. Clark helping. Brock took him home at night Fine day. �October SUNDAY, 31 (304-61) 1915 Brock and I up to Rothsay to see Elwin in afternoon. Fine day. November ALL SAINT'S DAY (Quebec) MONDAY, 1 (305-60) Brock took out eleven lambs $92.00 in morning. Mr. Clarke came out with him. Da hunting calves got them at Henry Hilborns. Topping and drawing turnips all day. Da took Mr. Clarke part way home at night. Fine day. quite breezy in afternoon TUESDAY, 2 (306-59) Finished turnips in forenoon. Brought in cabbage and two loads of wood. Picking apples at low orchard in afternoon. Windy and cold, snow flurries all day. November WEDNESDAY, 3 (307-58) 1915 Brock to town in morning with chop and cream can. Da started to plough corn ground. Both ploughing in afternoon. Snowed in night; cold rather bright. THURSDAY, 4 (308-57) Finished ploughing corn ground by noon. Then ploughing next Jack's in afternoon. Very dirty day. Misting and a wet snow falling at times in forenoon. FRIDAY, 5 (309-56) Ploughing next Jack's all day. Adam Flath called to say coal was there. Dull and rather raw wind. November SATURDAY, 6 (310-55) 1915 Both ploughing for a while in morning. Then Brock went for load of coal before dinner and one in afternoon. Da finished ploughing next Jack's and started to plough little patch next road. Brock and I to town at night. Fine & bright but cold wind. SUNDAY, 7 (311-54) Home all day. Dull in morning but bright in afternoon. �MONDAY, 8 (312-53) Brock drew 2 loads of coal in morning. Da finished ploughing patch at road and ploughed old house bottom. Drawing out manure in afternoon. Brock & I down at McEwings in evg. Fine day and quite warm & hazy. Lizzie Mitchell here in afternoon. Coal $6.75 per ton $54.23 November TUESDAY, 9 (313-52) 1915 Drawing out manure all day. I up to Georgie's in forenoon. Very windy & cold but fine. WEDNESDAY, 10 (314-51) Finished drawing out manure and cleaned hen house and pens in forenoon. Started to plough old sod back at bush on other place in afternoon. Mrs. C. Walker, Miss Lamont, Gussie Noecker and Georgie here for tea. Brock to town at night. Fine but dull at times and warmer. THURSDAY, 11 (315-50) Ploughing on other place in morning. Da at Issac Hilborns threshing in afternoon and Brock ploughing. Rained early in morning and at noon. Dull and close. Thos. Grose died 56 yrs & 11 mos old. November FRIDAY, 12 (316-49) 1915 Brock ploughing on other place all day. Da at Issac Hilborns threshing. Ma and I to town in forenoon. I down to Ross's in afternoon. Fine but cold wind. SATURDAY, 13 (317-48) Brock ploughing all day. Da at Mosser's threshing until two o'clock then ploughing rest of afternoon. Adam Flath here. Brock and I to town at night. Fine day SUNDAY, 14 (318-47) Brock to church at night. Da over to Adam Flaths at night. Fine but not so bright. November MONDAY, 15 (319-46) 1915 �Da and Brock ploughing in back 14 ac. field all day. Very stormy at times all day. Brought cows home at noon and put them in and brought young cattle at night. Cold wind. Rained thro' night. Adam Flath got $100.00. TUESDAY, 16 (320-45) Da and Brock ploughing all day. Mr. McDonald brought piano tuner in morning, a Mr. Brunton. Very heavy snow fall in early morning but cleared up about ten and was real bright. WEDNESDAY, 17 (321-44) Finished ploughing back 14 ac. in afternoon and started on 7 ac. I to town in afternoon. Fine and very bright but cold wind. Snowed in night. November Friday THURSDAY, 18 (322-43) 1915 Choring, cleaning pens and fixing up round barn all day. Rained nearly all night and very hard at times all day. Thursday FRIDAY, 19 (323-42) Brock down with chop & cream can in morning. Over to Ike's with Lark and then ploughing on other place. Da ploughed down manure on mangel ground. Very strong east wind and looking like rain. SATURDAY, 20 (324-41) Men choring and working round barn in forenoon. Then drew up wood in afternoon. Brock and I to town at night. Turned colder in the night and very stormy until about four o'clock. Strong west wind. November SUNDAY, 21 (325-40) 1915 Home all day. Very stormy. Could not see to corner at times. MONDAY, 22 (326-39) Choring in morning. Da to town in afternoon with interest for Duncan estate. Brock layed down wire fence in cow lane. Quite bright in morning but cold. Dull in afternoon. Da took can of cream. TUESDAY, 23 (327-38) �Done chores and killed pig. Brock and I over to Mr. McIssacs in evening. Gave him $12.00 Rather cold east wind. Snowing a little to-wards evening. November WEDNESDAY, 24 (328-37) 1915 Done chores and cutting up pig. Brock and I to town in afternoon and made the sausage. Da over to Hod Hilborns after tea. Mild & dull & misty. THURSDAY, 25 (329-36) Da done chores. Down with cream can in afternoon. Brock at Waters threshing for Otto Mosser. Mrs. Mosser here in afternoon. Mild and dull. FRIDAY, 26 (330-35) Robt choring fore and took Olive to the 10 o train to go to Chatsworth. Brock at Waters's threshing, home at Eleven. Robt & Brock started to make a Stone boat aft. beautiful warm day. {The writer changes. Different handwriting.} November SATURDAY, 27 (331-34) 1915 Brock & Robt choring and working at Stone boat all day heavy rain last night Brock down town at night. East wind and raw. SUNDAY, 28 (332-33) At home all day Mild and hazy. MONDAY, 29 (333-32) Robt & Brock choring and working at a stone boat all day. Soft snow falling and blowing from west November TUESDAY, 30 (334-31) 1915 Robt and Brock choring all day Brock to town fore with chop & C. Can fixing up a stall in the far stable for the colt blustry forenoon, rather fine aft. December WEDNESDAY, 1 (335-30) �Robt & Brock choring and cleaning hen pens and divided them up snowing and little stormy afternoon THURSDAY, 2 (336-29) Robt & Brock choring and getting sleigh ready to take the hens & Roosters away. Brock took them aft noon Sold to Luny for 7c & 9c lb. fine day little snow A Son born at Ross McEwings. Thomas Loyde December FRIDAY, 3 (337-28) 1915 Robt & Brock choring and putting the bolts in the stone boat Then went back for a load of stone on the other place beautiful bright day. SATURDAY, 4 (338-27) Robt & Brock done up the chores and then drew stones the rest of day beautiful bright day. SUNDAY, 5 (339-26) Beautiful bright day Brock went down to Pres Church at night December MONDAY, 6 (340-25) 1915 Men choring and drawing stone In the forenoon. Robt took churn to Town to have a new hoop put on. afternoon Brock sifting Ashes and doing chores. very fine day TUESDAY, 7 (341-24) Men choring forenoon and Robt over to Ike's with Miss Duncan's letter forenoon. Brock & I went to town afternoon and Robt drew too loads of wood. very fine CONCEPTION DAY (Quebec) WEDNESDAY, 8 (342-23) Men done chores forenoon. Brock went back and blasted a big stone then they went back and drew it up. (finished stone) Squalls of soft snow falling December THURSDAY, 9 (343-22) 1915 �Men choring forenoon Brock took load of chop to town afternoon Robt choring round afternoon. much colder FRIDAY, 10 (344-21) Men choring and drawing manure to the other place fine bright day I down to McEwings aft SATURDAY, 11 (345-20) Men choring and drawing manure all day bright but cold East wind Brock down town at night. cold night December SUNDAY, 12 (346-19) 1915 All at home all day bright but searching East wind. MONDAY, 13 (347-18) Robt & Brock choring and finished drawing out manure rather fine day I washed TUESDAY, 14 (348-17) Robt & Brock choring morning then Brock took me down to Mothers house. I started fires and looked over every thing. Had dinner with Ellen Brock went to Rothsay and paid Taxes and came for one Evening stormy at times. December WEDNESDAY, 15 (349-16) 1915 Robt choring all day Brock at the McEwings Threshing all day Stormy & blowing THURSDAY, 16 (350-15) Robt choring all day Brock at McEwings Threshing all day rather fine & looking milder. I ironed FRIDAY, 17 (351-14) Brock at McEwings threshing. Da choring. Milder. Rained hard in afternoon {Note: the writer has changed. Different handwriting.} �December SATURDAY, 18 (352-13) 1915 Brock at McEwings threshing until about ten. Da choring, cleaning pens, and sifted ashes. Brock went to town about three o'clock. Got Wiley shod and met me at five train. I home from Clara's. Brock and I up to Roy's in evening. Fine and turning colder. SUNDAY, 19 (353-12) Brock to church at night. Stormy at times all day and colder. MONDAY, 20 (354-11) Done chores and filled up chop. Brock to town after dinner and got horses shod. Da choring. Fine but cold wind. Took cream can December TUESDAY, 21 (355-10) 1915 Men choring. Brock took Ma and I to town in afternoon. Da drew up some wood from bush. Fine day. Quite bright. WEDNESDAY, 22 (356-9) We picked 9 geese. Brock choring and took the geese to Noeckers and one to Adam Flath. 13c per lb. Snowing at times all day. but not very cold. THURSDAY, 23 (357-8) Done chores. Da down to Drayton in morning. Irwin Elliott & Harold Waite here for dinner. They collecting oats for Mr. Baugh. Brock to Lion Xmas tree at night. Mild, rained a little about noon then a soft snow falling. December FRIDAY, 24 (358-7) 1915 Choring. Da up to Uncle Richd for cheese in afternoon. It was $6.00. Brock and I to town in afternoon. Clara and Melville went to Brampton to-day to spend Xmas. Fine and rather mild. CHRISTMAS DAY (Dominion) SATURDAY, 25 (359-6) �Brock met Uncle Willie at ten train and took him back to the five. Nasty wet snowy day. roads filling up. Colder at night. SUNDAY, 26 (360-5) Home all day. Fine and quite bright December MONDAY, 27 (361-4) 1915 Brock took cream can down in forenoon Da down for tobacco, choring. Drawing out manure in afternoon. Mr. Morrison here for ram. Fine but dull all day. TUESDAY, 28 (362-3) Choring and drawing out manure on to other place. Harman Mitchell here for a pair of guineas. $1.00 Fine and bright in afternoon. WEDNESDAY, 29 (363-2) Choring and finished drawing out manure in forenoon. Brock down for cream can in afternoon. Nasty east wind and dull. December THURSDAY, 30 (364-1) 1915 Men choring, and cleaned up chop. Brock down in afternoon with it. Took cream can. Da made pen for ducks in shed. Fine day but cold. Brock down to skate at night FRIDAY, 31 (365) Da and Brock choring and drew up some corn from other place. Brock to concert at night. I to town in afternoon. Mr. Henderson drove Clara out after dinner. She came down on morning train. Lovely morning but not so fine in afternoon. MEMORANDUM {Blank page} Date CASH ACCOUNT-JANUARY Cream sent to Palm Creamery 1915. Rec'd Paid �Jan 1 1 can cream 78 lbs. test 39 "5 " 12 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 38} 1 can cream 81 lbs. test 35} " 21 Feb 10 " 19 Mar. 15 " 30 Apr. 28 1 can cream 1 can cream 1 can cream 1 can cream 1 can cream 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 37 80 lbs. test 38 79 lbs. test 31 80 lbs. test 26 79 lbs. test 25 79 lbs. test 29 May 10 " 22 " 25 " 31 1 can cream 1 can cream 1 can cream 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 26} 80 lbs. test 39} 79 lbs. test 38} 80 lbs. test 43} June 10 " 12 " 18 " 23 " 26 1 can cream 1 can cream 1 can cream 1 can cream 1 can cream 79 lbs. test 39} 80 lbs. test 38} 80 lbs. test 40} 80 lbs. test 42} 80 lbs. test 40} July 3 "6 " 13 " 19 " 23 " 27 1 can cream 1 can cream 1 can cream 1 can cream 1 can cream 1 can cream 79 lbs. test 45} 77 lbs. test 44} 78 lbs. test 45} 78 lbs. test 48} 78 lbs. test 40} 76 lbs. test 41} Date 18.79 __ 9.47 10.03 8.33 7.28 6.90 8.01 @31.9 36.09 27½.9 43.67 27½ 56.19 CASH ACCOUNT-FEBRUARY Rec'd Paid Sept. 18 " 25 1 can cream 79 lbs. test 41} 1 can cream 79 lbs. test 44} 47.52 Oct. 2 "5 " 12 " 18 " 23 " 29 1 can cream 1 can cream 1 can cream 1 can cream 1 can cream 1 can cream Nov 3 "8 " 18 " 22 " 25 " 30 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 33} 1 can cream 81 lbs. test 37} 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 37} 1 can cream 79 lbs. test 38} 1 can cream 81 lbs. test 38} 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 35} 80 lbs. test 42} 78 lbs. test 40} 80 lbs. test 39} 80 lbs. test 39} 80 lbs. test 33} 80 lbs. test 35} 31.9 56.30 32C 55.92 �Dec 7 " 14 " 21 " 27 " 30 1 can cream 1 can cream 1 can cream 1 can cream 1 can cream 82 lbs. test 35} 80 lbs. test 34} 80 lbs. test 35} 80 lbs. test 32} 81 lbs. test 33} 46.32 96 7 {TOTAL} Date $445.81 CASH ACCOUNT-MARCH Rec'd Paid CASH ACCOUNT-AUGUST Rec'd Paid Date CASH ACCOUNT-SEPTEMBER Rec'd Paid Jan. 30 Feb. Mar. 1 "6 "9 " 19 Apr. 7 " 10 " 17 " 24 " 30 May 10 " 15 " 25 " 29 June 5 " 12 " 23 July 9 " 23 Aug. 7 " 18 " 26 Sept. 11 " 16 {TOTAL} To 3 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 30c To 3 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 25c To 7 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 25c To 10½ doz. eggs to Pollock @ 25c To 9 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 22c To 30 doz. eggs to Wismer @ 16c To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 18c To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 18c To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 18c To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 18c To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 18c To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 19c To 29 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 19c To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 19c To 23 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 19c To 24½ doz. eggs to Pollock @ 20c To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 21c To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 21c To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 21c To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 21c To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 21c To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 21c To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 21c To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 21c To 11 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 21c 596½ {TOTAL} .90 .75 1.75 2.60 1.98 4.80 5.40 5.40 5.40 5.40 5.40 5.70 5.51 5.70 4.37 5.14 5.56 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 6.30 2.31 {Blank page} Date {Blank page} 118.18 �Date CASH ACCOUNT-DECEMBER Rec'd June. 26. July 8 Oct. 21 Nov. 1 By cash for wool. 115 lbs @ 33 By cash for "Bessie" By cash for 5 pigs 12 50 @ 9 By cash for 11 pigs @ 9.10 By cash for 11 lambs @ 7.30 37.95 64.37 111.95 188.-92.00 Date BILLS PAYABLE-JANUARY $ Jan. 30 Feb 10 Mar. 13 Apr. 7 May 25 June 26 June 26 June 26 July 8 Aug. 31 Sept. 27 Oct. 9 " 23 Nov. 3 "3 Oct 16 " 26 Dec 9 To 5 gals coal oil To 100 Harvest Queen To 5 gals coal oil To 100 Harvest Queen To 100 cwt Harvest Queen To 5 gal coal oil To 1 BBL. sugar $7.10 per cwt. To 1 cwt. "Harvest Queen" To 1 cwt "Harvest Queen" To 1 cwt "Harvest Queen" To 5 gal coal oil To 20 lbs sugar To 20 lbs Sugar To 5 gal coal oil To 2 cwt. "Harvest Queen" To 25 lbs "Snowdrift" To Five Roses To 5 gal coal oil .75 $3.95 .75 3.85 4.05 .75 21.74 3.65 3.65 3.50 .63 1.40 1.20 .75 6.00 .78 .50 75 Paid c. Thomas Anderson 141 Sherbrook, Wpg. Man. {Blank Page} For more information on Clara Philp Giffin, 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. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Philp Family Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries 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 & 20th Century, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1897 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1898 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1899 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1900 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1901 Clara, Olive, & Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1902 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1903 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1904 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1905 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1906 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1907 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1908 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1909 Clara, Brock, Elizabeth & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1910 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1911 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1912 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1913 Clara & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1914 Olive & Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1915 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1916 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1917 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1918 Olive Philp Diary, 1919 Olive Philp Diary, 1920 Olive Philp Diary, 1921 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1897-1918 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Olive & Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1915 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Olive & Clara Philp Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Wellington County, Mayborough Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1915 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Philp Family 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 ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Olive Philp (1890-1978) and Clara Philp Giffin (1885-?) 1915 Diary (This diary is multi-authored: some early entries are by Clara, most are by Olive and occasionally Elizabeth writes.) Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers DAILY JOURNAL 1915 {Endpaper showing typewritten CALENDAR FOR 1915.} DOMINION DIARY {Written in upper right corner} .50 {Typed in upper right corner} 220 DAILY JOURNAL ..FOR.. 1915 PUBLISHED ANNUALLY BY THE COPP, CLARK COMPANY, LIMITED 495-517 WELLINGTON STREET WEST, TORONTO {Typewritten page entitled "POSTAL INFORMATION." Appears to be rules or information about postal rates, etc. Oriented left to right across two pages, rather than top to bottom.} {Continuation of page 3, "POSTAL INFORMATION"} {Blank page} {Typewritten on ledger page showing fancy scroll border} Diary for 1915 ..Notes for 1915.. {List of holidays for the year} January NEW YEAR'S DAY (Dominion) FRIDAY, 1 (1-364) 1915 �Men done chores. Taking off plaster in old house. Brock down to a concert in Drayton at night. fine day but storming a little to-wards evening and colder. SATURDAY, 2 (2-363) Men choring and working in old house. Very stormy day. SUNDAY, 3 (3-362) Da went down for Ma to Grandma's in morning. Brock and I to Alva Armstrongs funeral in afternoon. Fine bright day but cold. January MONDAY, 4 (4-361) 1915 Men done chores. Da took down cream can in forenoon then down after dinner with Uncle Richard. Brock choring and sifting ashes. A beautiful day. TUESDAY, 5 (5-360) Done chores and cleaned up a grist. Brock took it out in afternoon and Da ploughed road. Otto and Mrs. Mosser called right after dinner. Mrs. Ross Mc Ewing here in afternoon. Lovely bright day. EPIPHANY (Quebec) WEDNESDAY, 6 (6-359) Choring and drawing out manure on other place. Very dull and foggy. Raining in forenoon and again at night. January THURSDAY, 7 (7-358) Da and Brock choring. Da to town after dinner and got home about 3.30 P.M. then went on to Rothsay. Paid Henry Hezaltine $1360.00 and got the notes. Very stormy cold day. FRIDAY, 8 (8-357) Da and Brock done chores. Then Da went to Mrs. Will Powell's funeral in afternoon and Brock and Ma went to town. Fine day. roads icy. SATURDAY, 9 (9-356) �Da and Brock finished drawing out manure and cleaning pens. Brock and I to town at night. Fine day and not very cold. January SUNDAY, 10 (10-355) 1915 Arthur Booth and Maggie here in afternoon and evening. Lovely bright day but cold. Art Booth 40 Maggie 19 MONDAY, 11 (11-354) Men choring. Brock took down a load of chop and cream can in afternoon and Da sifted ashes and cleaned hen pens. I snow shoed over to Hilborns and Roy's. Mild and rather dull. TUESDAY, 12 (12-353) Done chores and cutting wood in bush. I took Ma down to Grandma's in afternoon. Brock down to institute meeting at night. Dull, east wind. January WEDNESDAY, 13 (13-352) 1915 Done chores and cutting wood in bush. Brock to town at night for Ma. A fine day. THURSDAY, 14 (14-351) Done chores and cutting wood. I over to Hilborns in afternoon. Fine mild day. FRIDAY, 15 (15-350) Done chores and cutting wood. Fine but not very bright. January SATURDAY, 16 (16-349) 1915 Done chores and cutting wood. Brock and I to town at night. Fine day, raining in night. SUNDAY, 17 (17-348) Da and Ma over to D. Lowes for dinner. Rather dull but fine MONDAY, 18 (18-347) �Choring and cutting wood in bush. Brock and I down to a card party given by Snow Shoe Club. Rather dull and mild. Very thick soft snow in night. Da up to Roy's in evg. Gave him $4.50 for wire &c. January TUESDAY, 19 (19-346) 1915 Done chores and Da sifted ashes Brock over to Ike Mc Issacs in morning. At bush in afternoon. A little stormy at times. H. Irvine, J. Amy and Stephenson's stores burned to-night about 9.30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, 20 (20-345) Choring and Brock over to Ike's. At bush in afternoon Ma and I to town after dinner. I stayed in town, took cream can. Fine day and bright THURSDAY, 21 (21-344) Choring and cutting wood. I came home this afternoon from town. A little stormy to-wards evening and very cold. January FRIDAY, 22 (22-343) 1915 Done chores. Brock took down a load of chop in morning and Da sifted ashes. Choring in afternoon. Mr & Mrs. Shuttleworth, Ormond and Olive and Sarah Gladys, and Oswold here for tea. Hoshel came for them in evg. Brock down to hockey match. Rather stormy at times and cold. SATURDAY, 23 (23-342) Choring and cutting wood. Bright in forenoon but quite stormy to-wards night and cold. SUNDAY, 24 (24-341) Brock to church at night. A lovely bright day. January MONDAY, 25 (25-340) 1915 Choring in forenoon and drawing out manure in afternoon. I snow shoed to town this afternoon. Brock down at night to skate. Stormy in morning but a fine bright afternoon. Issah Mitchell's sale. TUESDAY, 26 (26-339) �Choring and drawing out manure finished about three o'clock. Then cleaned furnace and pens. We churned. Lovely bright day. WEDNESDAY, 27 (27-338) Choring and cutting wood in bush. I took Ma to Grandma's in morning. Brock and I down to Harry Lowes in evening. Fine sunny day but cold. Maud Pollock married to Mr. Wright. January THURSDAY, 28 (28-337) 1915 Brock went down to get a tooth drawn and brought Ma home. Cutting wood in afternoon. Fine but very cold. FRIDAY, 29 (29-336) Da and Brock choring and cutting wood. Mylo Walker and Mr. Burrows here in afternoon and for tea. Cold and rather stormy. SATURDAY, 30 (30-335) Choring and to bush in forenoon. Cleaned pens after dinner and Brock took me to town. I went to Elora. Brock down at night again. Bright day but real cold. January SUNDAY, 31 (31-334) 1915 Brock to church at night. Dull and raining and freezing at night. February MONDAY, 1 (32-333) Done chores and filled up chop. Brock took it down after dinner. Wesley Lowes of Buffalo here in afternoon and for tea. Stormy and very cold to-wards evening. Almost hail. TUESDAY, 2 (33-332) Choring and put handle in axe. Very stormy morning but cleared to-wards night. No trains to-day. Roads blocked and wires down. February WEDNESDAY, 3 (34-331) 1915 �Choring in forenoon. Da at Jim Mc Kay's sale in afternoon. Brock and Ma to town. Bright day but cold. First train from south since Monday night went through about 2 P.M. and first train from north arrived about 6 P.M. THURSDAY, 4 (35-330) Choring and cutting wood. I came home this afternoon from Elora. Bright day but cold. FRIDAY, 5 (36-329) Choring and at bush in forenoon. Working in old house in afternoon. Dull, rained & sleeted this forenoon. and soft snow in afternoon. February SATURDAY, 6 (37-328) 1915 Choring and cutting wood in bush. Brock to town at night. Cold and snowy at times. Roads bad. SUNDAY, 7 (38-327) At home all day. Dull and snowing in afternoon. MONDAY, 8 (39-326) Choring. Da sifted ashes in morning and Brock cleaned hen pens. In bush in afternoon. Fine with little flurries of snow. February TUESDAY, 9 (40-325) 1915 Choring and working in bush. Lovely bright day but real cold. WEDNESDAY, 10 (41-324) Brock to town with chop in forenoon. Got I cwt. of flour. In bush in afternoon. We cleaned pipes. Fine day, milder. Brock to town at night. THURSDAY, 11 (42-323) Da done chores and Brock took out 7 pigs weighed 1740 lbs @ 7.60 - $131.50 In bush in afternoon. Da down to Mosser's in evening. Dull and mild. �February FRIDAY, 12 (43-322) 1915 Da and Brock choring and drawing out manure. Da and Ma over to Ike Mc Issac's for tea. Cloudy in morning but lovely bright afternoon and quite mild. SATURDAY, 13 (44-321) Da and Brock choring and sifted ashes. In bush in afternoon I took Ma down to Grandma's this forenoon. Fine day and rather mild. SUNDAY, 14 (45-320) At home all day. Raining at times all day. February MONDAY, 15 (46-319) 1915 Done chores, then Da and Brock ploughed road. It very hard. Da throwing out lumps and leveling it in afternoon. Brock and I to town. I stayed and Ma came home. Fine but not very bright and mild. TUESDAY, 16 (47-318) Done chores, Da working on road in forenoon and cutting wood in afternoon. I came home from town. Flurries of snow and colder. ASH WEDNESDAY (QUEBEC & N.W.T.) WEDNESDAY, 17 (48-317) Choring and in bush. Brock to town at night. Fine day. February THURSDAY, 18 (49-316) Choring and in bush. A lovely warm day. FRIDAY, 19 (50-315) Brock took down load of chop and cream can in morning. Da choring and sifting ashes. at bush in afternoon. Lovely day and mild. Herb Benson here for tea. SATURDAY, 20 (51-314) �Choring and cutting wood in bush. Ma and I to town in afternoon and Brock down at night. A beautiful day like spring. Snow going quickly. February, SUNDAY, 21X (52-313) 1915 Brock and I up to English church in morning. A lovely bright warm day. MONDAY, 22 (53-312) Done chores and cutting wood in bush. Mild and thawing. Wet in bush. Mr Mc Nab died this morning. TUESDAY, 23 (54-311) Men choring and grinding axes. Raining steady all day. Mild and misty. Mrs. Sherrington buried. Herb Benson married to Mable Short February WEDNESDAY, 24 (55-310) 1915 Done chores. Brock went to town this morning. Then Da and he tied up roses in afternoon. Mild and still misty. Snow going very quickly. Fields bare. THURSDAY, 25 (56-309) Men done chores. Getting much colder and a little stormy. Brock picked over apples. FRIDAY, 26 (57-308) Men done chores. Real stormy cold day. Brock down with chop in forenoon. February SATURDAY, 27 (58-307) 1915 Da done chores and took Brock to morning train. He gone to Chatsworth. Fine bright day but cold north wind. Mr. Mc Nab buried. SUNDAY, 28 (59-306) Mr. and Mrs. T. Henderson, Grace Mason and Mrs. Wismer here for tea. a lovely bright day but cold wind Got first goose egg. March MONDAY, 1 (60-305) �Da choring. I to town in afternoon. Fine day but cool wind. March, TUESDAY, 2 (61-304) 1915 Da done chores. very stormy day. WEDNESDAY, 3 (62-303) Da choring and sifting ashes Ma went down to Grandma's for dinner. Colder and a little snowy at times. THURSDAY, 4 (63-302) Da choring and brought up cedar pole from bush. Helped churn in afternoon 19 lbs and a print. Lovely bright day. March FRIDAY, 5 (64-301) 1915 Da done chores and ripping cedar pole. Rather dull, strong east wind, and snowed some in night. SATURDAY, 6 (65-300) Da choring, and working at ladder. I to town in afternoon for Brock. He came home on fine train. Fine day but not very bright. SUNDAY, 7 (66-299) Brock and I up to English church in morning. Brock to town at night. Fine day but cold wind. March MONDAY, 8 (57-298) 1915 Da and Brock done chores and drew out the manure. I down to Ross's in evening. Fine bright day but cold wind. TUESDAY, 9 (68-297) Done chores. Brock took Ma to Grandma's in afternoon and went to Sam Kay's sale. Georgie here in afternoon. Da working at ladder in aft. Lovely bright day. Da over to Ike's in forenoon. WEDNESDAY, 10 (69-296) �Da and Brock done chores and working in bush. Brock down for Ma at night. Fine bright day. Assessor here. March THURSDAY, 11 (70-295) 1915 Da and Brock done chores and cutting wood in bush. Lovely fine day. FRIDAY, 12 (71-294) Da and Brock choring and cutting wood in bush. A beautiful day. Thawing. Mr. Rule buried to-day. SATURDAY, 13 (72-298) Brock down with load of chop in morning. Got seeds from Rennie's. choring and cleaning pens in afternoon. Brock and I to town at night. Fine bright day. March SUNDAY, 14 (73-292) 1915 Da and Ma over to see Adam Flath in afternoon. Lovely fine day. MONDAY, 15 (74-291) Da and Brock done chores and in bush. Da over to Ike Mc Issacs with two guineas. Lovely day. TUESDAY, 16 (75-290) Men choring and cutting wood in bush. Georgie down in afternoon. Fine day but cold north wind. March WEDNESDAY, 17 (76-289) 1915 Men choring and cutting wood in bush. Brock to town at night. Very fine day. Roads bare in places. THURSDAY, 18 (77-288) Brock took down load of chop this morning. Da choring. In bush in afternoon. Fine day. FRIDAY, 19 (78-287) Da and Brock done chores and in bush in forenoon. Killed pig after dinner and Brock took down case of eggs to Wismers. Rather dull in morning but brightened by noon. a little fall of snow. Quite warm. �March SATURDAY, 20 (79-286) 1915 Brock choring and Robt salting and cutting up pig forenoon. I took Olive to train to go to Clara. Men at the bush afternoon SUNDAY, 21 (80-285) At home all day rather fine day Brock went to church at night. MONDAY, 22 (81-284) Beautiful day Men choring and drawing out manure all day finished Clara's birth-day 30 years March TUESDAY, 23 (82-283) 1915 Brock doing chores and Robt helping clean head and grind sausage meat very fine day Started to trim spruce WEDNESDAY, 24 (83-282) Brock choring and over to Ikes to pay for Cows. Robt trimming spruce all day dark like rain Mrs Chess Walker here in afternoon THURSDAY, 25 (84-281) Robt & Brock choring and chopping Ice. Brock took his old sow down to Drayton She brought $40.75 weight of Sow 630 lbs Raining and dull fare then turned cold and freezing at night Sarah Hilburn called aft March FRIDAY, 26 (85-280) 1915 Men doing chores and then went to the bush working in bush all day very cold and Snowing at times SATURDAY, 27 (86-279) Done chores and working in bush. Then Ma and Brock to town in afternoon and I came home with them. Da sifted ashes. Brock to town at night. Fine day but cold wind. SUNDAY, 28 (87-278) �Home all day. Fine in morning but dull in afternoon and heavy snow storm in evening. March MONDAY, 29 (88-277) 1915 Men choring and working in bush. Quite stormy at times. TUESDAY, 30 (89-276) Brock took out a load of chop in forenoon. Da to town in afternoon with Ike. Snowing nearly all day. soft snow. WEDNESDAY, 31 (90-275) Men choring and working in bush. Brock to town at night and I up to Roy's. Mr. Duff buried to-day. Fine day. April THURSDAY, 1 (91-274) 1915 Men choring and drawing out buzz wood. I took Ma to Grandma's in forenoon. Fine day but cold wind. GOOD FRIDAY (Dominion) FRIDAY, 2 (92-273) Choring. Brock over to Jack Mc Issacs in forenoon and round by Drayton. Then over to Mr. White's in afternoon. looking about pigs to buy. Fine day. SATURDAY, 3 (93-272) Men choring and drawing out poles for buzz wood. I to town for Ma in afternoon and Brock down at night. Fine day but cold wind. April SUNDAY, 4 (94-271) 1915 Brock and I up to English church in morning, He in to Drayton church at night. Da down to Mossers in afternoon. Lovely bright day. EASTER MONDAY (Dominion) MONDAY, 5 (95-270) Da and Brock done chores and working in bush. Very dull day and raining a little in afternoon. Soft snow in morning. �TUESDAY, 6 (96-269) Choring and cleaning up grain. Brock and I to a dance in Drayton at night. Rather dull and misty. April, WEDNESDAY, 7 (97-268) 1915 Da choring and Brock took out a load of chop in forenoon afternoon. Tom Miller came about four o'clock to file saws. Brock and I down to Jack Walkers to a party at night. Lovely bright day. THURSDAY, 8 (98-267) Da, Brock and Tom taking flooring out of old house and put it in attic. A beautiful warm day. FRIDAY, 9 (99-266) Da and Brock working at old house. Brock to town in morning for nails. Tom laying floor in attic. Fine day. Quite a heavy shower after supper. April SATURDAY, 10 (100-265) 1915 Da and Brock taking off shingles and boarding off old wood house. Tom laying floor in attic. Ma and I to town in afternoon. Got 2 roasters for Brock. Very dull and close at times. a heavy rain about four o'clock. churned 16 lbs. SUNDAY, 11 (101-264) Da took a walk to town in afternoon. Rather dull and little showers in afternoon and at night. MONDAY, 12 (102-263) Men choring and taking down wood house. Tom came at noon. He putting floor in attic. Much colder and soft snow in forenoon, finer in afternoon. April TUESDAY, 13 (103-262) 1915 Working at old house in morning. Tom in attic. All at Drayton Horse show in afternoon. A beautiful day. WEDNESDAY, 14 (104-261) �Da and Brock took roof and siding off old house. Tom working in attic. Brock to town at night. Fine day. THURSDAY, 15 (105-260) Da and Brock working at old house. Tom put quarter round in kitchen and then putting door in granary. Ma to town in afternoon. Ross here in morning about the line fence. a beautiful day. Got the old house down this aft. and cut spruce tree after supper. April FRIDAY, 16 (106-259) 1915 Da and Brock taking out lilacs. Tom putting window in granary. finished about four o'clock. Brock and I down to euchre party at Miss Cunninghams. Fine day but dull. SATURDAY, 17 (107-258) Brock took down a load of chop in morning and brought home little berkshire pig. Da cut down old apple tree and Brock & he cut up spruce after dinner. Down town at night. Lovely bright day. SUNDAY, 18 (108-257) Brock to church at night & home rest of day. Fine but rather cool. April MONDAY, 19 (109-256) 1915 Da and Brock taking out stone foundation of old house. Fine day and real hot. TUESDAY, 20 (110-255) Da and Brock drawing away stone out of foundation of old house to other places. in Lovely fine day and real hot. Finished taking out foundation in forenoon. WEDNESDAY, 21 (111-254) Da and Brock finished drawing stone of old foundation to other places then piling wood in bush in afternoon. Ma and I to town in morning. Strong east wind and cool. April THURSDAY, 22 (112-253) 1915 �Da and Brock finished piling wood in bush and fixed some fence in morning. Drawing out manure onto other place in afternoon. Clara 1 yr. married. Dull, rained a little in morning smoky and warmer. FRIDAY, 23 (113-252) Back on other place drawing up stone to old orchard from field this side of the windmill. thundering in afternoon and threatening rain. Men came up. about three. Da filling in old cellar & Brock cleaning pens. To town at night for some powders for "Jane". She sick. Dull in morning & misty but came out very hot. SATURDAY, 24 (114-231) Da and Brock started seeding. Discing and cultivating on other place. Brock and I to town at night. Fine day but very hot. April SUNDAY, 25 (115-250) 1915 Brock away at night. Very hot in morning. Came up a heavy thunder storm in afternoon. Quite a heavy rain and some very large hail stones. MONDAY, 26 (116-249) Brock and Roy back fixing up line fence thro' bush in morning. Da ploughed garden and tore out berry bushes. Brock on other place cultivating in afternoon. Da disced in some furrows and disced garden. Very hot weather for April. Grass very green and June bugs out. TUESDAY, 27 (117-248) Brock cultivating and Da sowing on other place. Just got back after dinner when thunder storm came up. Rained very heavy, then choring. Very hot in morning, came out hot again after rain. Another thunder storm in the night and heavy rain. April WEDNESDAY, 28 (118-247) 1915 Brock went to town with chop and Da taking currant bushes to brush pile then disced it all in afternoon. Mrs Mosser brought up some dahlias dasies and took home some mangels. Da over to Ike's in evening. Fine day. quite a breeze but not very cool yet. Brock heard of 2 or 3 horses dead from heat and several barns burned by lightening. �THURSDAY, 29 (119-246) Brock cultivating 14 ac. next windmill Da finished sowing it and then Brock harrowed it. Finished about 7 o'clock. Fine day but rather dull and quite cool. FRIDAY, 30 (120-245) Da and Brock cultivating in morning in 2nd field back. Brock cultivating in afternoon and Da sowing. Ma and I to town in aft. Misty all day, almost rain at night. May SATURDAY, 1 (121-244) 1915 Brock cleaning pens and hen house in morning. Down to get Wiley shod in afternoon. Da re-potted ferns in morning, trimmed snow-ball and planted some lettuce in aft. Very misty, dull and cold. not fit to work on land. SUNDAY, 2 (122-243) Thompson's here for tea. Brock to church at night. Fine day but not very bright and cold. MONDAY, 3 (123-242) Brock cultivating in 2nd field back, and Da sowing. Finished about two o'clock then cultivating root ground. Brock harrowed field and then cultivating on root ground too. Fine but not very bright cloudy and cool. Little frost last night. May TUESDAY, 4 (124-241) 1915 Cultivated calf pasture and root and corn ground. Misting and raining off and on all day. Da down to town in evening for Clara's letter. WEDNESDAY, 5 (125-240) Sowed Rennie's wheat and oats and harrowed it. Finished about three o'clock then both cultivating in field next Roy's. Mr. & Mrs. Earnest Fotheringham here looking at bee hives after supper. Misting and raining at times all day. Colder at night. THURSDAY, 6 (126-239) �Brock cultivating back by maple tree in forenoon and Da sowed it. Started to cultivate behind old driving house about 11.30. Working there after dinner. Da disced in furrows before dinner, then sowing in afternoon and Brock harrowed it. Ma at Grandma's for dinner. Brock to town at night. Fine but cloudy at times & looking like rain. May FRIDAY, 7 (127-238) 1915 Men choring in forenoon. Da to town after dinner with tongue to get it fixed. Brock cleaning out old driving house. Raining this forenoon quite steady cleared up about noon but came up a very heavy rain about three o'clock. Cooler at night. SATURDAY, 8 (128-237) Da and Brock setting out currant bushes in forenoon. Brock went to cultivate in field next road on other place. Da harrowed back by maple tree and potato ground. Just got done about four when they were driven in by thunder storm. Heavy rain and rained and hailed thro' night. SUNDAY, 9 (129-236) Brock to town at night. Raining & snowing this morning. cleared up after dinner and was fine cool night. May MONDAY, 10 (130-235) 1915 Done chores. then Brock took down a load of chop in morning. Da down to Mossers in forenoon for berrie bushes. Setting them out and planted some early potatoes in afternoon. Ma and I to town after dinner. Da at Mossers at night. Fine day, good drying day. TUESDAY, 11 (131-234) Brock cultivating and Da harrowing in field next road on other place. Sowed and and harrowed it after dinner. Geo. Tucker here to see old Bessie. A beautiful day. WEDNESDAY, 12 (132-233) Cultivating next line (Roy's) fence in morning. then sowing peas and barley in afternoon. Just got finished as it started to rain about four o'clock. Finished seeding. Thundering and quite a heavy shower about eight. Quite warm in forenoon. Put young cattle in bush to-day. �May ASCENSION DAY (Quebec) THURSDAY, 13 (133-232) 1915 Da and Brock choring in forenoon and fixing fence. Cultivated calf pasture and sowed it also cultivating on other side of orchard in afternoon. Put cows out for first to grass. Ma at Grandma's for dinner. Dull in morning but brightened up in afternoon and cooler. FRIDAY, 14 (134-231) Working on mangal ground all day. Da to town at night. a beautiful day and not too hot. SATURDAY, 15 (135-230) Brock harrowed mangel ground and Da set it up in ridges. Took sleighs to low driving house and cut lawn. then sowed mangels and planted garden after dinner. Brock & I to town at night. Smiley out and opened Roan Tidy's teat. Fine day and a cool wind. frost at night. May SUNDAY, 16 (136-229) 1915 Brock to town at night. Very dull day. Strong wind in morning and raining and misting all day. MONDAY, 17 (137-228) Brock took down a few bags of chop and got horses shod in forenoon and Da dug out stump of spruce tree. Drew out ashes in afternoon unto potato patch and started manure. Very cloudy and cold. frost at night. TUESDAY, 18 (138-227) Drawing out manure all day unto turnip ground. Cloudy at times and real cold wind. May WEDNESDAY, 19 (139-226) 1915 Finished drawing out manure. cleaned shed and sheep house. I took Ma down to Grandma's in afternoon. Fine day and much warmer. THURSDAY, 20 (140-225) Da ploughing in manure on turnip ground and Brock rolling on other place in afternoon. Came up a very heavy rain about eleven with a little thunder. Ground too wet to work in afternoon. washed waggon & choring. Dull and not very warm. Cultivating on rape ground in morning. �FRIDAY, 21 (141-224) Da ploughing on turnip ground in forenoon and Brock finished rolling back 14 ac. Heavy rain came on about eleven with thunder. Washed trucks & planted dahlias & gladolias in afternoon. Came out hot in afternoon. May SATURDAY, 22 (142-223) 1915 Da ploughing in manure on turnip ground. Brock ploughing in morning too. Then rolling on other place in field next road. I went to town for Ma in forenoon. Brock down at night. Mr. Cummings came for old Bess. I up to Georgie's in afternoon. Dull at times and real cold wind. SUNDAY, 23 (143-222) Da over to Arnold's in afternoon. Kidneys brought Grandma out for a few hours in afternoon. not very bright but warmer. VICTORIA DAY (Dominion) MONDAY, 24 (144-221) Da pruning little orchard in forenoon. Cultivating turnip ground in aft. noon. Brock finished rolling field on other place and rolled turnip ground also grain next Jack's. Fine day a little cloudy in morning but bright after dinner. May TUESDAY, 25 (145-220) 1915 Da cultivated and sowed flax and worked over root ground in forenoon. Disced corn ground in afternoon. Brock back by maple tree & line fence rolling, also rolled root ground aft. Mr. Clark from Moorefield brought a man to fix separator ($2.50) in afternoon. I to town in morning. Fine in morning but dull and came on rain & mist about five o'clock. WEDNESDAY, 26 (146-219) Working in low orchard. all day cutting down trees, taking out worm nests. Worked over corn ground. Brock and I to town at night. Very windy cold day and a very heavy frost at night. THURSDAY, 27 (147-218) Working in low orchard. Burned brush and brought up some wood to buzz. Lovely day and much warmer. �May FRIDAY, 28 (148-217) 1915 Brock cutting worm nests out of orchard on other place in morning. Da cultivated corn ground and garden patch. Sowed corn after dinner and Brock rolled and harrowed it. Da scuffled currant bushes after tea. Fine day and quite warm. SATURDAY, 29 (149-216) Cutting and planted potatoes. Brock to Ike Waltons with pig in morning. Cut lawn & cleaned pens in afternoon. Brock & I to town at night. I stayed with Grandma. She not very well. Fine day but cool at night SUNDAY, 30 (149-216) Brock brought Ma to Grandma's in afternoon and I came home. to church at night. Da over to Ike's in afternoon and to Harry's at night. Lovely day. May MONDAY, 31 (151-214) 1915 Brock to town with load of chop and cream can in morning. Da ploughing root ground. Both ploughing after dinner. Brock round to Jack Mc Issac's and bo't 6 pigs $20.00 then came home by Drayton and brought Ma. Fine warm day. Jack Calwell brought back one swarm bees and three hives. June TUESDAY, 1 (152-213) Working on root ground, rolling and harrowing. Da to town at night. Lovely warm day. Dr. Ferrier & Willa Coram married Tony Lunz married Uncle Richd and Mable called in forenoon. WEDNESDAY, 2 (153-212) Da picked up roots off ground at poplars, Disced and sowed cor oats and rape on it. then rolled and harrowed it. Planted sweet corn after dinner. Brock digging up weeds in morning. Looking like rain. Came on a mist about six o'clock but did not rain much. Very windy in forenoon. June THURSDAY, 3 (154-211) 1915 �Men choring and sprouted potatoes, then scuffled currant bushes. Cut down 2 spruce in old orchard & burned brush pile after supper. Geo. Arnold here for dinner. Mrs. John Walker and 2 children here in afternoon. Got 6 pigs from John Mc Issac $20.00. FRIDAY, 4 (155-210) Disced and rolled ground for "Maud's Wonder" and planted it by dinne hand before dinner. Da disced garden & cultivated it in afternoon. Brock planted some pumpkins, cleaned pens & choring. Lovely fine day. SATURDAY, 5 (156-209) Da and Brock drew down lumber and timber from old orchard and piled it in ice house. Brock and I to town at night. Ma down in afternoon. Fine day and quite hot. June SUNDAY, 6 (157-208) 1915 Brock to church at night. Fine day but a little cloudy in evening. MONDAY, 7 (158-207) Picking up round old house and sawed up old flooring and put it in wood house. a little cloudy in morning but brightened up by noon and was quite warm. a little rain & mist about three o'clock. TUESDAY, 8 (159-206) Took out old cistern in morning then filling in cellar in afternoon. Da started to take out spruce stump in evening. Fine day and rather warm. Beatrice Schnider brought home dead. June WEDNESDAY, 9 (160-205) 1915 Disced turnip ground in morning finished in afternoon and cut lawn. Da took out spruce stump & drew it to brush pile in forenoon. Harrowed and rolled turnip ground in aft. Mrs. Kidney, Mrs. Smith & Grandma here for dinner and tea. A couple of showers in morning Dull and cold all day. THURSDAY, 10 (161-204) �Cultivated rape ground in forenoon. Then working round old house bottom in afternoon, ploughed out lilacs and disced it. Hoed potatoes after tea. I to town in forenoon. Mr. Arnold here about six o'clock. Fine but not very bright, rained a little at night. FRIDAY, 11 (162-203) Leveling old pansy bed & trimmed rose bush. Dug garden in afternoon. Brock cutting out some worm nests & burned brush pile. Misty in morning and cloudy. Cleared up after dinner and frost at night. June SATURDAY, 12 (163-202) 1915 Brock to town in morning with chop, Brought over sheep before dinner and washed them after dinner. Brock & I to town at night. Harry got turnip drill. Dull in morning but came out quite warm in afternoon. Da put up rail fence in morning to keep calves in orchard. SUNDAY, 13 (164-201) Brock to Lion at night. Thompsons came up after tea. Eve and Ethel Johnston came with them. Spot has a calf. MONDAY, 14 (165-200) Cultivated, harrowed and rolled turnip ground. Da riged it up and sowed turnips after dinner. Harry brought home drill. Fine and very warm in afternoon. Thunderstorm and quite a rain in the night. June TUESDAY, 15 (166-199) 1915 Da making ladder in morning and setting out cabbage & tomato plants. Fixed step ladder in afternoon. Brock choring & cleaned hen house. I took Ma to Grandma's in afternoon. Very heavy rain in morning but clearing by noon. Fine in afternoon and a nice evening. WEDNESDAY, 16 (167-198) Da down to Mossers in morning to see about wire. Then Brock and he stretching it along line fence. I to town in afternoon and Brock down at night. Mrs Mc Issac and Donald here in evening. Fine day and quite warm. THURSDAY, 17 (168-197) �Da and Brock getting out posts for line fence between Ross and us. Da up to see Henry Hezaltine at night about digging post holes. Revd . and Mrs. Baugh here in afternoon. Lovely day but cool at night. June FRIDAY, 18 (169-196) 1915 Da and Brock trimming posts for wire fence. Kidney's drove Mother out in car. I to town in afternoon. Brock and I at Lion garden party at night. Fine day but looking like rain. Came on a heavy rain & thunder storm about twelve. SATURDAY, 19 (170-195) Men finished posts and Da scuffled mangels after supper. Brock & I to town at night. Cloudy and cooler. SUNDAY, 20 (171-194) Brock to church at night and Da up up Harry's. Fine day but cool in evening. June MONDAY, 21 (172-193) 1915 Brock doing road work all day. Da clipped sheeps and finished about three. (fifteen sheep). Then scuffled potatoes and eating corn. Fine day. TUESDAY, 22 (173-192) Da and Brock doing road work with both teams. Isaac Hilborn here for dinner. Dull and came up a heavy rain. rain storm at noon. Thunder and lightening and very heavy hail. Colder in afternoon, high wind & looks like frost. WEDNESDAY, 23 (174-191) Drawing posts over to other place for the line fence. Placed them. Ma to town in morning. Brock down at night. Very heavy frost at night. fine day but cool. June THURSDAY, 24 (175-190) 1915 Drawing stone from fence along sideroad over to other place. Brock at Presby. garden party at Rothsay. Lovely fine day a little cloudy at night. �FRIDAY, 25 (176-189) Brock took down load of stone to other place & cut lawn in forenoon. Da scuffling corn all day. Fine day. SATURDAY, 26 (177-188) Da hoeing mangels. Brock to town with chop in forenoon and took wool down. 339 per lb. Got 1 bbl. sugar, 1 bag flour & coal oil. Down after dinner for wire & down at night. Ma to town in afternoon. Fine day and warm. June SUNDAY, 27 (178-187) 1915 Brock and I to church at night a lovely day. warm. MONDAY, 28 (179-186) Hoeing mangels all day finished them. Da up to Newstead at night & Brock and I to town for strawberries but they did no come. Fine day but very hot. TUESDAY, 29 (180-185) Da and Brock ploughing rape ground on other place. Brock down for strawberries at noon. Got one crate and Ross brought other one which was taken thro' to Palmerston. Mr. Thompson and Hazel came for me. a terrible hot day. Art Armstrong called this forenoon. He going to England. June WEDNESDAY, 30 (181-184) 1915 Da and Brock working rape ground. Brock to town at night to get some shoes on Wyle. a very hot day. July DOMINION DAY (Dominion) THURSDAY, 1 (182-183) Brock at Elora all day. Da rolled rape ground and worked on old house ground in afternoon taking out grass roots. Very hot in forenoon, a sprinkle of rain in afternoon. Mr. & Mrs. Mc Issac here in evening. Mr. Geo. Arnold here. FRIDAY, 2 (183-182) �Got the wood buzzed and some split. Harry. Roy and Mr. Haywood here helping. Dull and rather cool. July SATURDAY, 3 (184-181) 1915 Brock took down load of wood in morning to Grandma. Da working on old house ground. Scuffled mangels in afternoon. Ma down for dinner with Grandma & took cream can. Brock down town at night. a little sprinkle of rain in morning Cool towards evening. SUNDAY, 4 (185-180) Brock to church at night. Thompsons brought me home in evening. Looking like rain and rained real heavy at night thunder & lightening. MONDAY, 5 (186-179) Da to town in forenoon and Brock fixing some fence. Then in afternoon re-piled the rails at foot of bank. Dull all day and very high wind in afternoon. Took cream can July TUESDAY, 6 (187-178) 1915 Da scuffled 34 rows of turnips and Brock and he hoed them. Da at Ike Mc Issac's after tea and Brock and I at English church garden party. Fine day but cool in evening. WEDNESDAY, 7 (188-177) Cultivated rape ground. Then Da sowed and harrowed it and Brock rolled it finished about 12.30. Choring, cleaning up chop and fanning oats for horses in afternoon. Very dull and looking like rain all morning. Started to rain about 2.30 and kept up a drizzle all afternoon and evening. THURSDAY, 8 (189-176) Brock took down 5 pigs in morning. Then back again with chop and buggy wheel. Got horses shod and got home about 3.30 P.M. Da hoeing turnips. Brock and I at Meth. garden party at night. Rained a little in morning but cleared up and was a lovely night. July FRIDAY, 9 (190-175) 1915 �Da scuffled some turnips in morning. Brock and he hoeing all day. Ma to town in afternoon. Fine day and real warm. SATURDAY, 10 (191-174) Finished hoeing turnips and scuffled mangels and potatoes. Brock hoeing. Brock and I to town at night. Brock up to Ike's after tea. Fine day and very warm SUNDAY, 11 (192-173) Brock to church at night. Ed. Ritch here for tea. Fine day, warm but looking like rain. July MONDAY, 12 (193-172) 1915 Choring and made pig trough in morning. Da banked up potatoes after tea. Ma at Henry Hilborns in evening I went over for her. Quite a heavy shower about seven in morning then came out warm. Thundering in afternoon but turned out a nice night. Put lumber in driving house after dinner. TUESDAY, 13 (194-171) Da and Brock hoeing mangels in forenoon. Da went to scuffle corn about eleven. Hoeing and scuffling corn in afternoon. I down for cherries at night but they did not come. Misty in morning but cleared up and was warm, still looking like rain. Heavy rain in night. Took cream can. WEDNESDAY, 14 (195-170) Scuffling and hoeing corn all day. I to town at noon for cherries. Brock took Ma down after tea to Grandma's. Da over to Mc Issac's with their cherries. a very hot day. Took cream can. July THURSDAY, 15 (196-169) 1915 Scuffling and finished hoeing corn by noon. Grinding mower knives & choring. Ma and Grandma went to Guelph with Kidneys in auto. Dull and came on a heavy shower about noon. Close and still looking like rain. FRIDAY, 16 (197-168) �Ploughed, harrowed, rolled and sowed patch to rape where they had "Maud's Wonder." It was a failure. Then Brock cut lawn and Da scuffling in roats in afternoon. I to town for Ma. Fine and very hot in afternoon and very misty in morning. SATURDAY, 17 (198-167) Da and Brock over to Mr. Arnolds with Martha in forenoon. Hoeing turnips after noon. Brock and I to town at night. Perce {Waind} brought me home. Fine day and warm. July SUNDAY, 18 (199-166) 1915 Da and Ma at Mr. John Ritches for dinner and tea. Thompsons, Mrs Harry Leach and Wilfred and Mr. Leach from Peterboro' here in evening. Brock to church at night. Bright morning & warm but dull and looking like rain towards night. Very heavy rain in night. MONDAY, 19 (200-165) Splitting wood all day. Brock down in morning with cream can and got Wiley shod. Da up to Woodisse's and round to Drayton after supper. Misting in morning and rather dull all day. TUESDAY, 20 (201-164) Started haying. Cut little patch by road on other place and some in field next little orchard. Raked it in afternoon and put it up. Fine but cloudy at times. not drying much. July WEDNESDAY, 21 (202-163) 1915 Brock finished cutting the 14 ac. next little orchard about two o'clock. Then raked and put it up. Da to town in morning to get mower knife welded. Bo't a Massy Harris mower from Hugh Hughes. He and a cousin Mr. Tarkin here for dinner. Heavy rain in night. Fine day but threatening rain. Mower $58.00 THURSDAY, 22 (203-162) Da and Brock cutting until noon in field below windmill. Then raking some and putting it up. Ma and I greened potatoes in forenoon. Mr. Fielding here. Mrs. T. Wood buried. Fine day and hot at times. FRIDAY, 23 (204-161) �Da and Brock finished cutting field below windmill, raked and put it up. Ma and I to town in morning. Fine day very hot at times. Took cream can. July SATURDAY, 24 (205-160) 1915 Da and Brock cut part of corner field, raked and put it up. Brock and I to town at night. Fine but looking like rain. a little shower about seven. SUNDAY, 25 (206-159) Brock to church at night. Dull, calm and warm. a little shower about six MONDAY, 26 (207-158) Brock to town with chop in morning. Da cutting grass round house. Art Booth & Russel came over about eleven to help put up hay fork rape in barn. Raining very hard at times all day. I down to Mossers for gooseberries. July TUESDAY, 27 (208-157) 1915 Nailing boards on barn and took down scaffolds in barn. Cut rest of corner field in afternoon. I to town for crate of raspberries in afternoon. Brock at Presby. garden party. Da scuffling turnips after tea. Dull at times but warm in afternoon. Looking like rain. WEDNESDAY, 28 (209-156) Da and Brock choring round. Cleaned hen house and sprayed it. Da to town at night. Raining off and on all day. Fine evening. THURSDAY, 29 (210-155) Da and Brock splitting wood in forenoon. Raked and put up rest of corner field in afternoon. Lizzie & Minnie Hilborn here in aft. and for tea. I over to Mable's in afternoon with Georgie. Mrs. Mosser brought black currants. Dull in morning but cleared up and was real warm in afternoon. July FRIDAY, 30 (211-154) 1915 Da and Brock drew in little patch of clover hay on other place at road. Then drawing from field below little orchard. Ma to town in afternoon to meet Clara. �SATURDAY, 31 (212-153) {New writer.} Men drawing hay all day. We three at town in evening. Olive and I at Georgie's towards evening. Hot day. Started in corner field at noon to draw. August SUNDAY, 1 (213-152) Olive and I up to Uncle Rich'ds in afternoon, called at Harry's coming home. Very hot day. August MONDAY, 2 (214-151) 1915 Men finished drawing in from behind little orchard at noon. Drawing from corner field and putting it in driving-house. Olive and I up to Georgie's about four o'clock. Very hot day. Drew in until about 2 P.M. from corner field. Came up heavy rain. Threatening all morning. {Two different writers again. One is left handed and the other is right handed. The writer scratched out is Clara and the one that is not scratched out is Olive. It would seem that Olive is the one who scratched out Clara's writing.} TUESDAY, 3 (215-150) Men drawing in till two P.M. Quite heavy rain came on. Had been threatening all forenoon. Olive and I sewing. Terrible rainy day. Brock took Ma down to Grandma's in morning she sick. Da down after dinner with Ike. Men choring. WEDNESDAY, 4 (216-149) Rained during night and heavy rain about 8 a.m. Uncle Sam called to say Grandma was sick. Brock took Ma down. Brock to town in morning to get horses shod and took some wood to Grandma. Then fixing fence on other place in afternoon. Clara and I to town in afternoon. Very dull in morning but cleared up and was hot. a shower at night. August THURSDAY, 5 (217-148) 1915 {Olive is writing.} Cut about six acres back by maple tree. Then in afternoon greened potatoes and helping Norm Perkin and John Duckering put up track in barn. Da to town for rape. Mr. Arnold here for tea. We three to Christian garden party. Clara over to Hilborn's in forenoon. Grandma no better. Raining a little about noon and heavy shower thro' the night. �FRIDAY, 6 (218-147) Finished cutting hay back by maple tree in forenoon putting track up in barn. Norm Perkin & John Duckering out. Raked and put up some of hay by maple tree in afternoon. Da down to Grandma's at night. She no better. A very heavy rain and thunder storm about four o'clock. SATURDAY, 7 (219-146) Brock to town with chop in morning. Da choring round. Then raked up hay by maple tree and put it up. Clara and I to town in afternoon. Dull and rained a little in forenoon. Then drying nicely in afternoon and quite bright. Came up thunder storm about nine o'clock at night. Grandma not much better. August SUNDAY, 8 (220-145) 1915 Clara and Brock down this morning to Grandma's. She died about 10.15 A.M. Clara and I down this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and children and Jennie Worth here for tea. A shower in morning and one in afternoon. There came out rather fine. MONDAY, 9 (221-144) Da down to town in morning then drawing in hay from field by maple tree and corner field. Clara down to meet Melville in afternoon. Da to town at night and Brock up for Elwin's buggy. Fine day and a little cooler. TUESDAY, 10 (222-143) Da and Brock drawing in hay in forenoon from back by maple tree. At Grandma's funeral in afternoon. She 83 yrs. old. Ham. Annie and Essie {Kain} here for tea and to stay all night. Went over to Uncle Sam's for dinner. Joe and Albert Chambers here for dinner and tea. Melville down town in morning. Da down for Ma after tea & Melville took horse back. Fine day and warm. August WEDNESDAY, 11 (223-142) 1915 Drew in back 14 ac. field. Ike Mc Issac and his two men & team helping. Ham and Annie at Uncle Sams for dinner and Joe and Albert here for dinner and tea. Brock & Da. took them to train. Da. up to Gass's in morning. Fine day and hot. �THURSDAY, 12 (224-141) A very rainy day. Rained hard in morning and a very heavy rain about five o'clock with thunder & lightening. Men choring and over to put cattle out of other place after dinner. Operated on Paddy's foot after dinner. FRIDAY, 13 (225-140) Men choring in forenoon. Melville took Clara and I to morning train. We went to Guelph for the day. Da to town after dinner. Very dull misty morning but cleared up in afternoon. August SATURDAY, 14 (226-139) 1915 Cut the hay behind driving house in forenoon then raked and put it up after dinner. Melville to town in forenoon with cream can. Then Clara & he at Hilborns for dinner. Brock down town at night. Ma down to see old Mrs. Walker. Fine day and quite warm. SUNDAY, 15 (227-138) Melville and Da up to Woodissee's in forenoon. Brock to church at night. Mr. & Mrs. Henderson, Grace Brett and Lena Fox here for tea. Harry down in evening. Fine day and quite warm. MONDAY, 16 (228-137) Brock took Melville & Clara to ten train. Da cut some hay back of poplars, while Brock was away. Then threw out hay behind driving house and drew it after dinner. Got it all but one load when thunder storm came up between five and six. and quite a shower of rain. August TUESDAY, 17 (229-136) 1915 Da and Brock finished cutting hay this morning. Cut 10 ac. back by ditch. Drew in after dinner back of poplars and back of driving house. Old Mrs. Walker here in afternoon. A beautiful day clear and not too hot. WEDNESDAY, 18 (230-135) Raked some in field back by ditch and then drawing in. Ma and I to town in afternoon. Fine day. �THURSDAY, 19 (231-134) Da and Brock finished haying. Drew from field back by ditch. Oak Flath helping. I over to Hilborns in evening. A lovely day. August FRIDAY, 20 (232-133) 1915 Brock cut barley back of poplars and started in field next the road on other place about four o'clock. Da shocking. Oak Flath came over and raked hay field and his father & he took a load away. Brock to town at night for twine. Mrs. Noecker brought Mrs. Wismer and Louise out here. A lovely day. SATURDAY, 21 (233-132) A very dull foggy rainy day. Unloaded a load of hay & filled up some chop in morning. Brock to town after dinner with it and Da up to Uncle Richd to get Aunt Catty's cheque signed. Brock. Mrs. Wismer & I to town at night. SUNDAY, 22 (234-131) Mr. Noecker came for Mrs. Wismer about 2.30 P.M. Da over to see Art Booth in afternoon. He has his leg broken. Brock to church at night. Very foggy and dull. rained a little in morning. August MONDAY, 23 (235-130) 1915 Da down to town in morning to send Aunt Catty's cheque. Brock shocked up barley and choring in forenoon. Cutting barley in afternoon. Brock over to Ike's at night. Fine day and quite warm. TUESDAY, 24 (236-129) Finished cutting barley on other place about eleven. Came on rain and a heavy thunder storm about noon, also another rain and storm about six o'clock. Da and Brock hoeing in afternoon. WEDNESDAY, 25 (237-128) Da over to Ike Mc Issac's with Miss Duncan's letter. Finished splitting buzz wood. Da cut thistles in orchard after dinner & Brock cutting weeds along line fence. Da & Ike over to see Raeman's about the farm after supper. Very dull all day. �August THURSDAY, 26 (238-127) 1915 Started to cut in field next windmill. Da shocking. Ma to town in morning. Fine but not very bright and quite cool. FRIDAY, 27 (239-126) Finished cutting field next windmill and started in the other 14 ac. field. Da shocking up. Mrs. Jewell and Georgie here in afternoon for half an hour. Fine day and not too warm. Heavy frost last night. SATURDAY, 28 (240-125) Da and Brock finished cutting and shocking the 14 ac. field and brought binder up. Finished about 7.30 P.M. Brock and I to town at night. Fine day. August SUNDAY, 29 (241-124) 1915 Ma and Brock over to cemetry in afternoon. Brock to church at night. Dull at times and looking like rain. Heavy thunder storm about 10.30 at night. MONDAY, 30 (242-123) Put Cut flax and then cutting weeds round fences rest of day. Heavy frost at night. Too wet to cut and misting & raining in forenoon. TUESDAY, 31 (243-122) Da to town in forenoon and ground binder knives. Brock brought over load of wood from old orchard. Then cutting oats back by line fence. Just cutting one way, ground soft. Ma up to Uncle Richd . at night. Fine day and quite bright. September WEDNESDAY, 1 (244-121) 1915 Finished cutting oats back at line fence about noon. Then drew in 6 ac. of barley from other place in afternoon. Brock too town at night. Lovely day. THURSDAY, 2 (245-120) �Drew in barley back of poplars and then started to draw from 14 ac. on other place. (2nd field back) in afternoon. Ma to town in morning. Miss Quickfall, Miss Cross and Madge Smith called about 4.30. A beautiful day & warm. FRIDAY, 3 (246-119) Drawing from other place all day. Mr. & Mrs. Mc Kay & children. Clara and Melville came about 20 to eleven. Mc Kays went on to Plattsville. Da. to town in afternoon & we three down to Hendersons at night. Fine day and warm. September SATURDAY, 4 (247-118) 1915 Finished drawing 14 ac and got about 6 ac. in out of field next windmill. Melville helping. We to town at night. Stacked the grain. Fine day and real warm. looking a little like rain. SUNDAY, 5 (248-117) Mc Kays got back about 12.30. Had dinner and started about 2.30 for Chatsworth. Da over to Ike's after supper and Brock to church. Dull in morning. Came on a slight drizzle in afternoon, rained a little about four o'clock. LABOR DAY (Dominion) MONDAY, 6 (249-116) Brock at Issac Hilborn's threshing in morning and Mossers after dinner. Da choring and cleaning pens. Uncle Jim here for dinner. Raining in morning, very dull all day. Rained thro' night. September TUESDAY, 7 (250-115) 1915 Men choring in forenoon. Da did some hoeing in afternoon and Brock to town with chop and cream can. Henry Hezaltine called in morning. Da over to Ike's after tea with Ebony. Rained hard in morning and a shower in afternoon. Every place very wet. WEDNESDAY, 8 (251-114) Da and Brock building fence on other place round clover. Bright at times. A little breeze in afternoon but close and warm. THURSDAY, 9 (252-113) �Da and Brock finished fence by noon. Then Brock went back and raked the 10 ac. on other place and they got in the rackings and put it on top of stack. Brock to town at night for fruit. Fine but looking like rain at times. Nice breeze in afternoon. September FRIDAY, 10 (253-112) 1915 Da and Brock drawing oats from back 14 ac. all day. Stacked it on barn dump. We preserved 2 baskets of peaches, 2 of pears and 1 of plums. Fine day. SATURDAY, 11 (254-111) Da and Brock drew up last two loads from back field. Then drew in grain from back by maple tree. Finished about five. Then went down to Mc Ewings for pea harvester. Ma to town in afternoon. Brock and I to town at night. A lovely day. SUNDAY, 12 (255-110) Madge and Mr. Helling here for tea. Heavy rain in morning from 8-11 then a heavier one about four. and a very heavy rain and thunder storm about seven, terrible lightening. September MONDAY, 13 (256-109) 1915 Cleaning pens and choring. Divided sheep. Oak Flath and his father came over in morning to get some threshing wood out of bush and stayed for dinner. Ma to town in afternoon. Da cradled some of wheat next Jacks. The wheat standing in water. Every place just lying full of water. Misty in morning but cleared up & was hot. Brock down to Ross's but did not thresh much in afternoon. TUESDAY, 14 (257-108) Brock at Mc Ewings threshing in forenoon. Da cradled rest of wheat in morning. Then drew it in after dinner, pulled peas at line fence and drew them and drew flax in. Fine day but very hot & sultry. lightening at night. Oak Flath & his father here for more wood. WEDNESDAY, 15 (258-107) Da and Brock cutting grain behind low driving house with the mower. It terrible wet. Then drew it in after dinner. Robt. Maxwell called with some plums off Grandma's tree. Fine day but heavy storm went south. I up to Georgie's at night. �September THURSDAY, 16 (259-106) 1915 Cutting at the oats below turnips with the mower and drew in what they cut. Ma to town in afternoon. Fine and hot in afternoon. FRIDAY, 17 (260-105) Cutting corn all day. Mr. Chambers M.P.P. called in. Brock and I to town at night for Ma's dress. Fine day and warm. SATURDAY, 18 (261-104) I took Ma to morning train. She gone to Guelph. Da and Brock cutting corn in morning, then over with team helping Ike draw in, grain in afternoon. Brock and I to town at night. Fine day but a little dull about four o'clock. September SUNDAY, 19 (262-103) 1915 Brock and I up to Roy's for an hour in afternoon. Mable & George were out. Mr. Thompsons here in evening. Fine and cool. but did not freeze. MONDAY, 20 (263-102) Cut corn until about nine then cut some more of oats below turnips with the mower and drew it in, three loads. Da to town at night. Fine but looking like rain and warmer. TUESDAY, 21 (264-101) Cutting corn all day. Heavy shower in night. Misting at times in forenoon. Cloudy and cool. Looking like frost. September WEDNESDAY, 22 (265-100) 1915 Finished cutting corn at noon. Then cut the rest of oats below turnips with the mower in afternoon. I to town after dinner for Mother, she came from Guelph. Fine but cool. a little frost at night. {comment of interest: the writer is calling Elizabeth Philip "mother" instead of "ma."} THURSDAY, 23 (266-99) �Drew in the three loads of oats below turnips then cut rest of oats behind the low driving house in afternoon. Fine day, cool wind and looking like rain towards evening. FRIDAY, 24 (267-98) Drew in the four loads of oats behind low driving house in forenoon. Da tightened up corn shocks in afternoon and Brock raking stubble. Drew in one load of rakings. Dull in morning but turned out a nice day. September SATURDAY, 25 (268-97) 1915 Drew in rest of rakings. Brock to town after dinner with chop. Da tightening corn shocks and turned cattle on rape. I to town in forenoon. Fine but looking like rain. SUNDAY, 26 (269-96) Brock and I up to Harvest Home services in Rothsay at night. Terrible rain in night and high wind. Rained nearly all morning. Colder at night and cloudy. Da at Lke's in evening with Ebony. MONDAY, 27 (270-95) Da and Brock started to plough in corner field. I to town in afternoon. Da over to Burts at night to see about threshing. Fine but real cold wind. September TUESDAY, 28 (271-94) 1915 Ploughing all day in corner field Fine and cool. Very heavy frost last night also freezing to - night. WEDNESDAY, 29 (272-93) Ploughing in morning. Da fixing fence in rape to put calves in. Da. Clara, Jennie, Mr. Bowes & Sam motored down about eleven. We all went to show and concert. Took a run over to Hilborns after dinner. Lovely day. THURSDAY, 30 (273-92) Ploughing all day in corner field. They left for Chatsworth about 9.45 A.M. Over to Mc Lellan's in morning. Fine day. Sold ram lamb to a Mr. Campbell for $10.00 �October FRIDAY, 1 (274-91) 1915 Drew in some shocks of corn that were down and then ploughing in corner field. Brought sheep over from other place and put lambs back after dinner. Then just got out to plough when heavy rain came on. Rained hard all afternoon and part of evening. Choring rest of afternoon. SATURDAY, 2 (275-90) Started to plough in corner field but it was too wet so went over to other place and started to plough in field where rape is. I to town in morning and Brock down at night. Dull in morning but brightened a little, rather cool and cloudy at times. SUNDAY, 3 (276-89) Brock over to Elwin's in morning. Mr. & Mrs. Mc Issac & Donald here for tea. Fine and quite breezy. October MONDAY, 4 (277-88) 1915 Da and Brock ploughing on other place all day. We picking apples. Fine and quite warm. Threatened rain about five o'clock. TUESDAY, 5 (278-87) Ploughing all day on other place. Ma to town in morning with cream can. Ike here asking hands to thresh. Henry Hezaltine here for pump sucker. Mizzling and misty at times all day. rather cold. WEDNESDAY, 6 (279-86) Finished ploughing the ten acres on other place about eleven. Then ploughed out potatoes and picked them after dinner. a poor crop and almost all rotten. Very calm and cloudy all day. October THURSDAY, 7 (280-85) 1915 Raised garden potatoes and cut eating corn in forenoon. Drew up some wood after dinner. Then Da discing a strip on corner field and Brock ploughing. I to town for fruit & took cream can. Fine but very like rain in afternoon and a slight shower. FRIDAY, 8 (281-84) �Brock at Mc Issac's threshing. Da finished ploughing corner field all but head lands. Machine came about six o'clock. Da asking hands to thresh and Brock to town for meat at night. A dirty day. Misting & a little snow fell. Heavy rain at night. Wilson Clarke's sale. SATURDAY, 9 (282-83) We threshing. Brock to town at night. Raining at times all day, rather cold. October SUNDAY, 10 (283-82) 1915 Home all day. Brock to church at night and Da over to {Wm} Walker with pigs in morning. A lovely day, Cool & bright. MONDAY, 11 (284-81) Finished threshing about three o'clock. Then Brock at Morrison's threshing and Da tidying up round barn. Brock at hot supper in Drayton at night. Lovely day. Thanksgiving Day. TUESDAY, 12 (285-80) Da at Morrison's threshing in morning and Roy's after dinner. Brock to town in morning with chop and cream can. I up helping Georgie in afternoon. Fine day. October WEDNESDAY, 13 (286-79) 1915 Da and Brock at Roy's threshing in morning and Elwin's after dinner. I up at Georgie's. Elwin in hospital with stomach trouble. Fine but came on rain about five. Rained hard. THURSDAY, 14 (287-78) Finished at Elwin's about ten. Then Brock choring and Da brought pigs home from Bill Walkers. Tapped and pulling mangels in afternoon. Ma up to Aunt Emma's for dinner and tea. Fine but dull at times. FRIDAY, 15 (288-77) Tapped mangels in forenoon and drew in eight loads after dinner. Rather dull in morning but brighter in afternoon. Wilson Clarke brought mare and colt about six o'clock $175.00 . He stayed for tea and Da drove him to town after supper. �October SATURDAY, 16 (289-76) 1915 Topping more turnips mangels in morning and drawing after dinner. Ma & I to town in after noon and I went to Elora. Brock to town at night. Lovely day & warm. SUNDAY, 17 (290-75) Home all day. Fine & bright. MONDAY, 18 (291-74) Men throwing back mangels & choring. Brock down with cream can & got Wiley shod. Brock picked spies in afternoon. Da ploughing headland in corner field. Dull and misty all day. Da and Ma over to Morrison's and Bob Mitchells for ducks. October TUESDAY, 19 (292-73) 1915 Tapped and drew in red mangels in morning. Brock took a load to Wilson Clarke after dinner. Da ploughed other headland and started to plough in field next line fence. Fine day. Ma to town in forenoon and I came up from Elora. WEDNESDAY, 20 (293-72) Brock picking apples in forenoon at low orchard, and ploughing after dinner. Da ploughing all day in field next line fence. Lovely day. Eliza Mitchell buried. 50 yrs. Ma and I at funeral in afternoon. THURSDAY, 21 (294-71) Brock took out eleven pigs in morning. Then ploughing in afternoon. Da ploughing all day. Pigs came to $188.- Fine day. Mrs. Spurrell buried this afternoon 58 yrs old. Mr. Rohn, Malcolmoon, Stricker & Minthorn here collecting for Red Cross. October FRIDAY, 22 (295-70) 1915 Da harrowing what he had disced in corner field. Brock finished ploughing back by line fence. Then started to draw up corn about ten o'clock. Drawing all afternoon. Fine but cold and windy. SATURDAY, 23 (296-69) �Da and Brock drawing in corn. in morning. Ma to town in forenoon with cream can. Brock and Da at Jack's threshing in afternoon. Brock to town at night. Fine but real cold wind Heavy frosts at night. SUNDAY, 24 (297-68) Home all day. Fine and bright. October MONDAY, 25 (298-67) 1915 Da and Brock at Jack's threshing until about three o'clock. Then Brock at Burrows threshing and Da drawing in corn. Ma up to Georgie's in afternoon. Fine but windy and looking like rain. Heavy frost last night. TUESDAY, 26 (299-66) Da drawing in corn, finished about three o'clock. Then discing in corner field. Brock at Burrows threshing. I to town in morning and at Chester Walkers for tea. Rather dull in morning but terrible windy. Calmed a little to-wards evg. WEDNESDAY, 27 (300-65) Da drew in sweet corn and harrowed strip in corner field. Brock at Burrows threshing then both went to Wilmott's about nine o'clock. Finished there about four o'clock. Brock to town at night. Very dull day rather raw wind. October THURSDAY, 28 (301-64) 1915 Da and Brock at Harry's threshing, home about five o'clock. Fine day, misty in morning but brightened up. FRIDAY, 29 (302-63) Topping and drawing turnips. Wilson Clark helping. Ma to town in morning with cream can. Brock and I to Patriotic concert at night. Fine day but cold wind, rained some in the night. SATURDAY, 30 (303-62) Topping and drawing turnips Mr. Clark helping. Brock took him home at night Fine day. �October SUNDAY, 31 (304-61) 1915 Brock and I up to Rothsay to see Elwin in afternoon. Fine day. November ALL SAINT'S DAY (Quebec) MONDAY, 1 (305-60) Brock took out eleven lambs $92.00 in morning. Mr. Clarke came out with him. Da hunting calves got them at Henry Hilborns. Topping and drawing turnips all day. Da took Mr. Clarke part way home at night. Fine day. quite breezy in afternoon TUESDAY, 2 (306-59) Finished turnips in forenoon. Brought in cabbage and two loads of wood. Picking apples at low orchard in afternoon. Windy and cold, snow flurries all day. November WEDNESDAY, 3 (307-58) 1915 Brock to town in morning with chop and cream can. Da started to plough corn ground. Both ploughing in afternoon. Snowed in night; cold rather bright. THURSDAY, 4 (308-57) Finished ploughing corn ground by noon. Then ploughing next Jack's in afternoon. Very dirty day. Misting and a wet snow falling at times in forenoon. FRIDAY, 5 (309-56) Ploughing next Jack's all day. Adam Flath called to say coal was there. Dull and rather raw wind. November SATURDAY, 6 (310-55) 1915 Both ploughing for a while in morning. Then Brock went for load of coal before dinner and one in afternoon. Da finished ploughing next Jack's and started to plough little patch next road. Brock and I to town at night. Fine & bright but cold wind. SUNDAY, 7 (311-54) Home all day. Dull in morning but bright in afternoon. �MONDAY, 8 (312-53) Brock drew 2 loads of coal in morning. Da finished ploughing patch at road and ploughed old house bottom. Drawing out manure in afternoon. Brock & I down at Mc Ewings in evg. Fine day and quite warm & hazy. Lizzie Mitchell here in afternoon. Coal $6.75 per ton $54.23 November TUESDAY, 9 (313-52) 1915 Drawing out manure all day. I up to Georgie's in forenoon. Very windy & cold but fine. WEDNESDAY, 10 (314-51) Finished drawing out manure and cleaned hen house and pens in forenoon. Started to plough old sod back at bush on other place in afternoon. Mrs. C. Walker, Miss Lamont, Gussie Noecker and Georgie here for tea. Brock to town at night. Fine but dull at times and warmer. THURSDAY, 11 (315-50) Ploughing on other place in morning. Da at Issac Hilborns threshing in afternoon and Brock ploughing. Rained early in morning and at noon. Dull and close. Thos. Grose died 56 yrs & 11 mos old. November FRIDAY, 12 (316-49) 1915 Brock ploughing on other place all day. Da at Issac Hilborns threshing. Ma and I to town in forenoon. I down to Ross's in afternoon. Fine but cold wind. SATURDAY, 13 (317-48) Brock ploughing all day. Da at Mosser's threshing until two o'clock then ploughing rest of afternoon. Adam Flath here. Brock and I to town at night. Fine day SUNDAY, 14 (318-47) Brock to church at night. Da over to Adam Flaths at night. Fine but not so bright. November MONDAY, 15 (319-46) 1915 �Da and Brock ploughing in back 14 ac. field all day. Very stormy at times all day. Brought cows home at noon and put them in and brought young cattle at night. Cold wind. Rained thro' night. Adam Flath got $100.00 . TUESDAY, 16 (320-45) Da and Brock ploughing all day. Mr. Mc Donald brought piano tuner in morning, a Mr. Brunton. Very heavy snow fall in early morning but cleared up about ten and was real bright. WEDNESDAY, 17 (321-44) Finished ploughing back 14 ac. in afternoon and started on 7 ac. I to town in afternoon. Fine and very bright but cold wind. Snowed in night. November Friday THURSDAY, 18 (322-43) 1915 Choring, cleaning pens and fixing up round barn all day. Rained nearly all night and very hard at times all day. Thursday FRIDAY, 19 (323-42) Brock down with chop & cream can in morning. Over to Ike's with Lark and then ploughing on other place. Da ploughed down manure on mangel ground. Very strong east wind and looking like rain. SATURDAY, 20 (324-41) Men choring and working round barn in forenoon. Then drew up wood in afternoon. Brock and I to town at night. Turned colder in the night and very stormy until about four o'clock. Strong west wind. November SUNDAY, 21 (325-40) 1915 Home all day. Very stormy. Could not see to corner at times. MONDAY, 22 (326-39) Choring in morning. Da to town in afternoon with interest for Duncan estate. Brock layed down wire fence in cow lane. Quite bright in morning but cold. Dull in afternoon. Da took can of cream. TUESDAY, 23 (327-38) �Done chores and killed pig. Brock and I over to Mr. Mc Issacs in evening. Gave him $12.00 Rather cold east wind. Snowing a little to-wards evening. November WEDNESDAY, 24 (328-37) 1915 Done chores and cutting up pig. Brock and I to town in afternoon and made the sausage. Da over to Hod Hilborns after tea. Mild & dull & misty. THURSDAY, 25 (329-36) Da done chores. Down with cream can in afternoon. Brock at Waters threshing for Otto Mosser. Mrs. Mosser here in afternoon. Mild and dull. FRIDAY, 26 (330-35) Robt choring fore and took Olive to the 10 o train to go to Chatsworth. Brock at Waters's threshing, home at Eleven. Robt & Brock started to make a Stone boat aft. beautiful warm day. {The writer changes. Different handwriting.} November SATURDAY, 27 (331-34) 1915 Brock & Robt choring and working at Stone boat all day heavy rain last night Brock down town at night. East wind and raw. SUNDAY, 28 (332-33) At home all day Mild and hazy. MONDAY, 29 (333-32) Robt & Brock choring and working at a stone boat all day. Soft snow falling and blowing from west November TUESDAY, 30 (334-31) 1915 Robt and Brock choring all day Brock to town fore with chop & C. Can fixing up a stall in the far stable for the colt blustry forenoon, rather fine aft. December WEDNESDAY, 1 (335-30) �Robt & Brock choring and cleaning hen pens and divided them up snowing and little stormy afternoon THURSDAY, 2 (336-29) Robt & Brock choring and getting sleigh ready to take the hens & Roosters away. Brock took them aft noon Sold to Luny for 7c & 9c lb. fine day little snow A Son born at Ross McEwings. Thomas Loyde December FRIDAY, 3 (337-28) 1915 Robt & Brock choring and putting the bolts in the stone boat Then went back for a load of stone on the other place beautiful bright day. SATURDAY, 4 (338-27) Robt & Brock done up the chores and then drew stones the rest of day beautiful bright day. SUNDAY, 5 (339-26) Beautiful bright day Brock went down to Pres Church at night December MONDAY, 6 (340-25) 1915 Men choring and drawing stone In the forenoon. Robt took churn to Town to have a new hoop put on. afternoon Brock sifting Ashes and doing chores. very fine day TUESDAY, 7 (341-24) Men choring forenoon and Robt over to Ike's with Miss Duncan's letter forenoon. Brock & I went to town afternoon and Robt drew too loads of wood. very fine CONCEPTION DAY (Quebec) WEDNESDAY, 8 (342-23) Men done chores forenoon. Brock went back and blasted a big stone then they went back and drew it up. (finished stone) Squalls of soft snow falling December THURSDAY, 9 (343-22) 1915 �Men choring forenoon Brock took load of chop to town afternoon Robt choring round afternoon. much colder FRIDAY, 10 (344-21) Men choring and drawing manure to the other place fine bright day I down to Mc Ewings aft SATURDAY, 11 (345-20) Men choring and drawing manure all day bright but cold East wind Brock down town at night. cold night December SUNDAY, 12 (346-19) 1915 All at home all day bright but searching East wind. MONDAY, 13 (347-18) Robt & Brock choring and finished drawing out manure rather fine day I washed TUESDAY, 14 (348-17) Robt & Brock choring morning then Brock took me down to Mothers house. I started fires and looked over every thing. Had dinner with Ellen Brock went to Rothsay and paid Taxes and came for one Evening stormy at times. December WEDNESDAY, 15 (349-16) 1915 Robt choring all day Brock at the Mc Ewings Threshing all day Stormy & blowing THURSDAY, 16 (350-15) Robt choring all day Brock at Mc Ewings Threshing all day rather fine & looking milder. I ironed FRIDAY, 17 (351-14) Brock at Mc Ewings threshing. Da choring. Milder. Rained hard in afternoon {Note: the writer has changed. Different handwriting.} �December SATURDAY, 18 (352-13) 1915 Brock at Mc Ewings threshing until about ten. Da choring, cleaning pens, and sifted ashes. Brock went to town about three o'clock. Got Wiley shod and met me at five train. I home from Clara's. Brock and I up to Roy's in evening. Fine and turning colder. SUNDAY, 19 (353-12) Brock to church at night. Stormy at times all day and colder. MONDAY, 20 (354-11) Done chores and filled up chop. Brock to town after dinner and got horses shod. Da choring. Fine but cold wind. Took cream can December TUESDAY, 21 (355-10) 1915 Men choring. Brock took Ma and I to town in afternoon. Da drew up some wood from bush. Fine day. Quite bright. WEDNESDAY, 22 (356-9) We picked 9 geese. Brock choring and took the geese to Noeckers and one to Adam Flath. 13c per lb. Snowing at times all day. but not very cold. THURSDAY, 23 (357-8) Done chores. Da down to Drayton in morning. Irwin Elliott & Harold Waite here for dinner. They collecting oats for Mr. Baugh. Brock to Lion Xmas tree at night. Mild, rained a little about noon then a soft snow falling. December FRIDAY, 24 (358-7) 1915 Choring. Da up to Uncle Richd for cheese in afternoon. It was $6.00 . Brock and I to town in afternoon. Clara and Melville went to Brampton to-day to spend Xmas. Fine and rather mild. CHRISTMAS DAY (Dominion) SATURDAY, 25 (359-6) �Brock met Uncle Willie at ten train and took him back to the five. Nasty wet snowy day. roads filling up. Colder at night. SUNDAY, 26 (360-5) Home all day. Fine and quite bright December MONDAY, 27 (361-4) 1915 Brock took cream can down in forenoon Da down for tobacco, choring. Drawing out manure in afternoon. Mr. Morrison here for ram. Fine but dull all day. TUESDAY, 28 (362-3) Choring and drawing out manure on to other place. Harman Mitchell here for a pair of guineas. $1.00 Fine and bright in afternoon. WEDNESDAY, 29 (363-2) Choring and finished drawing out manure in forenoon. Brock down for cream can in afternoon. Nasty east wind and dull. December THURSDAY, 30 (364-1) 1915 Men choring, and cleaned up chop. Brock down in afternoon with it. Took cream can. Da made pen for ducks in shed. Fine day but cold. Brock down to skate at night FRIDAY, 31 (365) Da and Brock choring and drew up some corn from other place. Brock to concert at night. I to town in afternoon. Mr. Henderson drove Clara out after dinner. She came down on morning train. Lovely morning but not so fine in afternoon. MEMORANDUM {Blank page} Date CASH ACCOUNT-JANUARY Rec'd Paid Cream sent to Palm Creamery 1915. �Jan 1 1 can cream 78 lbs. test 39 " 5 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 38} " 12 1 can cream 81 lbs. test 35} 18.79 " 21 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 37 __ 9.47 Feb 10 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 38 10.03 " 19 1 can cream 79 lbs. test 31 8.33 Mar. 15 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 26 7.28 " 30 1 can cream 79 lbs. test 25 6.90 Apr. 28 1 can cream 79 lbs. test 29 8.01 May 10 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 26} " 22 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 39} @31.9 " 25 1 can cream 79 lbs. test 38} " 31 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 43} 36.09 June 10 1 can cream 79 lbs. test 39} " 12 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 38} " 18 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 40} " 23 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 42} 27½.9 43.67 " 26 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 40} July 3 1 can cream 79 lbs. test 45} " 6 1 can cream 77 lbs. test 44} " 13 1 can cream 78 lbs. test 45} " 19 1 can cream 78 lbs. test 48} " 23 1 can cream 78 lbs. test 40} 27½ 56.19 " 27 1 can cream 76 lbs. test 41} Date CASH ACCOUNT-FEBRUARY Rec'd Paid Sept. 18 1 can cream 79 lbs. test 41} " 25 1 can cream 79 lbs. test 44} 47.52 Oct. 2 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 42} " 5 1 can cream 78 lbs. test 40} " 12 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 39} 31.9 " 18 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 39} " 23 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 33} " 29 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 35} 56.30 Nov 3 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 33} " 8 1 can cream 81 lbs. test 37} " 18 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 37} " 22 1 can cream 79 lbs. test 38} 32C " 25 1 can cream 81 lbs. test 38} " 30 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 35} 55.92 �Dec 7 1 can cream 82 lbs. test 35} " 14 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 34} " 21 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 35} " 27 1 can cream 80 lbs. test 32} " 30 1 can cream 81 lbs. test 33} 46.32 9 6 7 {TOTAL} $445.81 Date CASH ACCOUNT-MARCH Rec'd Paid {Blank page} Date CASH ACCOUNT-AUGUST Rec'd Paid {Blank page} Date CASH ACCOUNT-SEPTEMBER Rec'd Paid Jan. 30 To 3 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 30c .90 Feb. To 3 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 25c .75 Mar. 1 To 7 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 25c 1.75 " 6 To 10½ doz. eggs to Pollock @ 25c 2.60 " 9 To 9 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 22c 1.98 " 19 To 30 doz. eggs to Wismer @ 16c 4.80 Apr. 7 To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 18c 5.40 " 10 To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 18c 5.40 " 17 To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 18c 5.40 " 24 To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 18c 5.40 " 30 To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 18c 5.40 May 10 To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 19c 5.70 " 15 To 29 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 19c 5.51 " 25 To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 19c 5.70 " 29 To 23 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 19c 4.37 June 5 To 24½ doz. eggs to Pollock @ 20c 5.14 " 12 To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 21c 5.56 " 23 To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 21c 6.30 July 9 To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 21c 6.30 " 23 To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 21c 6.30 Aug. 7 To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 21c 6.30 " 18 To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 21c 6.30 " 26 To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 21c 6.30 Sept. 11 To 30 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 21c 6.30 " 16 To 11 doz. eggs to Pollock @ 21c 2.31 {TOTAL} 596½ {TOTAL} 118.18 �Date CASH ACCOUNT-DECEMBER Rec'd Paid June. 26. By cash for wool. 115 lbs @ 33 37.95 By cash for "Bessie" 64.37 July 8 By cash for 5 pigs 12 50 @ 9 111.95 Oct. 21 By cash for 11 pigs @ 9.10 188.-- Nov. 1 By cash for 11 lambs @ 7.30 92.00 Date BILLS PAYABLE-JANUARY $ c. Jan. 30 To 5 gals coal oil .75 Feb 10 To 100 Harvest Queen $3.95 Mar. 13 To 5 gals coal oil .75 Apr. 7 To 100 Harvest Queen 3.85 May 25 To 100 cwt Harvest Queen 4.05 June 26 To 5 gal coal oil .75 June 26 To 1 BBL. sugar $7.10 per cwt. 21.74 June 26 To 1 cwt. "Harvest Queen" 3.65 July 8 To 1 cwt "Harvest Queen" 3.65 Aug. 31 To 1 cwt "Harvest Queen" 3.50 Sept. 27 To 5 gal coal oil .63 Oct. 9 To 20 lbs sugar 1.40 " 23 To 20 lbs Sugar 1.20 Nov. 3 To 5 gal coal oil .75 " 3 To 2 cwt. "Harvest Queen" 6.00 Oct 16 To 25 lbs "Snowdrift" .78 " 26 To Five Roses .50 Dec 9 To 5 gal coal oil 75 Thomas Anderson 141 Sherbrook, Wpg. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Henry McMahon Diary & Transcription, 1887-1890 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1887 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Henry McMahon Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887 page 1 Henry McMahon Sar</p> <p>January H. McMahon : 1887 Henry</p> <p>1 Snowing (Blowing North wind at home forenoon to the Bush for a load of wood for tom to Palgrave for Maria Dodsworth got 10cts of sweets at McMinns: home after noon play &amp; sing chores brought Maria home very cold and calm to Shores turn {illegible} &amp; drive ? Back home at {illegible}</p> <p>2 clear cold day calm N.air: to reaneys Church Hogg preached: home have sleep, chores palgrave Church at night - Mr Strangeways preached for drive with 2 ___mmings 1 Dodsworth 1 Bradley Sam McClelland good time</p> <p>3 cold mild S.W. wind: at home haul home 10 loads of wood from Bush at Cedar Mills with load of wood note at Palgrave got this papter at McManns rig up rack and put on load of wood fine night moonlight</p> <p>4 cold clear mild S W wind: to Bolton with nearly 3 cord stove wood sold it to Johnstons for $700 he paid $500 got Dinner 25cts at Elliots got swed nitre 15cts</p> <p>5 snow, fine mild. day S. wind Blustry : to Cedar Mills with wood 1 1/2 cords: home haul home 2 loads from Bush to house: Palgrave for Daive F{illegible}</p> <p>6 fine mild day S. W. wind to Bolton with wood to Dick (got Note and clear receipt - to date : H. Cargo home with me from Bolton</p> <p>7 clear old cay calm N. air to Cedar Mills with wood: to town with wood haul home 3 loads from the Bush with george &amp; nelson: to Palgrave at eight with H Cargo to G.D.</p> <p>8 calm But very cold N. air : to Bolton with wood to Norris 5 cord for $600 came to Ballycrog at night to young peoples meet Mr Hogg good time fine night</p> <p>9 X mild &amp; snowing N.S.e wind: to Reaneys Church Hogg preached Brought Sarah home</p> <p>10 mild fine day: cold N. W winds: to palgrave with 1 cordwood to Flemming Kill 4 pigs at home: to Palgrave with 1/2 cord wood to Mrs Scott</p> <p>11 Stormed Blustry cold: to palgrave with wood to Dodsworth &amp;300 1 cord at home clean 40 lbs 20 Barley Started for Toronto Liz &amp; I with Barley pork turkeys &amp; pigeons Sam left us on robs hill</p> <p>12 fine mild day Blustry cold N. wind : in Toronto got 50 cts for Barley 6oo for pork 10 1/2 cts for turkeys 48 lbs load came to &amp;56.74cts 6 sheepskins $4.50 had dinner at Rowans Started home at 3:30 got home at 1/2 past 2 very cold</p> <p>13 mild fine snow fine snow N. e.wind at home Slept till noon {illegible} and clean horses &amp; clean Stable sent Sent $100 for the news for {illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887 page: 2</p> <p>January</p> <p>14 mild &amp; snowing all day: chores clean 5 Bags of oats &amp; 6 Bushels of wheat for tom I put Straps on horse covers strap on Brush do chores turn stormy at night</p> <p>15 cold windy: cold calm : haul 2 loads hemlock wood home &amp; one load to tom: home for Dinner then hauled 4 loads of wood from noonans Bush for tom: clean cold chores</p> <p>16 X clear mild day east wind: at Reaneys church Hogg preached home for Dinner read &amp; sleep went to palgrave church at night Sam McClelland &amp; tom with us washington preached maria pheobe ann &amp; tom Flemming for ride snowing east storm</p> <p>17. mild: Stormy drifing calm cold e.w.wind: to Cedar Mills with grist for tom: left it there at Palgrave got $150 for Mrs Scotts wood from McMinn: paid Mrs McMann for Boots for Boots</p> <p>18. very cold clear day N. wind: in S.McClellands swamp with tom splitting rails 105: stakes 10 home chores</p> <p>19. cold cloudy w.wind: in Noonans Bush cutting 3 cord 32 in wood for Curns with tom S.w. wind: in post office got papers &amp; letter for J. Mc___</p> <p>20. cloudy mild windy thawing: in noonans Bush cutting 3 cords of wood with tom help him &amp; tom to move reaper</p> <p>21. Bright fine mild N. wind in Swamp with tom. Split 119 rails at Sams</p> <p>22. misley cloudy S. wind rainy thawing: at R. J. McClelland Barn thrashing clover in mow tom &amp; I roads very Bad: Hogg there to Reaneys Church Sam McClelland Jim &amp; I to free &amp; easy good time</p> <p>23 X cloudy mild cooler S.w. wind: to Reaneys Church Hogg preached: home after noon</p> <p>24: cold clear windy. at S. McClellands: thrashing clover in mow tom &amp; I</p> <p>25: clear mild windy Soft w: wind: at home till Bag Barly chores: to palgrave with my Boot &amp; Lizzies to get Sewed 20 cts pd to Station to see Babley But Beatty was away to Alliston: in F D's maria &amp; Mrs Mcgurk going to Bolton</p> <p>26: cold clear day N. wind at G Youngs fanning machine Bee rolling on logs</p> <p>27: fine But cold S.w.wind: to home fill 2 bags oats grind axes: to see tom about going to Swamp to palgrave See Beatty about Seed Barley went down to Bridge over Humber Roads very slippery with ice: Taylor got the Job at $6300 came Back to T Dodsworths cut marias Hair had tea then cut mary Flemmings Hair Flemmings &amp; Bradleys there had taffy pull &amp; play Keys then came home got home at 11 oclock</p> <p>28: cloudy mild windy rain : in S. McClellands swamp help tom to split 142 rails</p> <p>29: Bright fine mild: in S. McClellands swamp: help tom to split 144 rails 13 stakes 1 post</p> <p>30 X Bright morning S.w.wind: Stormy &amp; Blustry afternoon fine night But - cold: Reaneys to church Hogg preached: home for Dinner read talmages Sermons &amp; done chores went to palgrave to Church at night - slippery walking</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> page 3 </pre> <p>1887</p> <p>January</p> <p>31: fine cold N.e wind: snowing: in S. McClellands swamp tom Jim &amp; I Splitting 198 rails: 19 stakes 1. post: at night tom &amp; I helped sam to put cutting Box in Barn &amp; cut feed</p> <p>February</p> <p>1: fine Bright cold N.wind: in S. McClellands swamp splitting 192 rails: 8 stakes: 2 posts: with tom Sam &amp; Jim: George Irwin cut my Hair at noon: wrote letter to John Faulkner for tom at night and help Sam &amp; tom to drench cow with linseed oil 1.pint</p> <p>2: Snowing mild N.e.wind: in S. McClellands swamp help tom to split 114 rails 5 stakes 2 posts help Sam &amp; tom to give salts to cow: Bring saw &amp; axe home willie Bring Bags</p> <p>3: fine day w. wind: at G Irwins sawing Bee in youngs Bush: saw with G. white</p> <p>4: Bright cold N. wind at home haul over hay: went to Campbells to get clover But they hadn't it cleaned: went to Miller Hamiltons for rye straw But got none met Mr Haragan on the road: to office But Johnny to Busy went home and made Boards for windows and put them on and done chores: Jim at S. McClellands {illegible} haul hay</p> <p>5: frosty: cloudy snow: S e. wind: to home: put Down Carpet: to palgrave for syrup 2 cts pd got 10 cts of sweets: to Ballyeroy to Church Hogg there. Sonship subject - good meeting</p> <p>6 X fine mild sleet rain sleet mild S.W.N. wind at Reaneys Church Hogg preached at Home afternoon reading Talmages Sermons: sleep: read sermons finished the 18: Jim went to Binghams afternoon then to presbyterian Church at night Jim &amp; L. &amp; S. nelson &amp; cutter</p> <p>7: Snowing &amp; sleeting all day S. e.wind to home Kill Cow: tom &amp; Sam McClelland helped us: Jim took Sow to Matson's took him</p> <p>8: rain all day thawing S.W. wind at S. McClellands help him &amp; tom to kill Cow: lie in stable walk home road all water: Bright moon light night &amp; windy w.wind</p> <p>9: Bright fine cold clear very icy w. wind: to home saw wood in Bush Jim &amp; I to mill with 250 lbs of oats &amp; peas: home for Beef took it to mill to get weighed hindquarters one weighed 112lbs: one 108 lbs: front quarter 100lbs: Back sleigh into Barn chores cut up the other front quarter for ourselves: G. Bracken &amp; D. Haragan hurt at noon</p> <p>10: Bright fine S.w. to Orangeville with Beef &amp; hide: got 5 1/2 for hide 54 lbs 4 1/2 for 220 lbs &amp; 3 1/2 for 100lbs: $16.57cts for lot: fair Day: Big crowd Bad roads: got medicine for Cattarrh $100: paper &amp; envelopes 10 cts: Braces 25 cts: postage &amp; letters 36cts: Dinner 25cts: horses 10cts: rain at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887 Page 4</p> <p>February</p> <p>11: snowing &amp; Blowing all day c P.e.. storm at Home chores make Desk chores</p> <p>12: fine cold: Blustry snow N.W.wind: Jim &amp; I at S. McClellands cutting feed I pulled away the feed Jim put down the Straw tom &amp; Billy Beatty fed: I Sam Beatty Jr &amp; Sam McClelland drove and helped me</p> <p>13 X fine Sharp day S. wind: to Reaney's Church, Hogg preached gave the tickets: home for Dinner Lizze &amp; I went to Dodsworths I went home for tea and left her we all went to Church to palgrave at night - wilson preached. chores {illegible}</p> <p>14: fine mild South wind snow at night: at home Break road to Bush &amp; haul home wood George &amp; Wilson snow very Deep in Bush: to toms &amp; S. McClellands for Bags got 4 from Sam &amp; 6 from tom: home &amp; load up potatoes for Toronto But Did not go on account of snow Jim got Sams Billy Horse</p> <p>15: cloudy mild fine S.S.W wind: to Bolton Lizzie &amp; I with 25 Bags potatoes &amp; 11 Dozen of eggs got 50 cts for potatoes &amp; 20 cts for eggs: had McClellands Billy horse got Maggies Shoes at Flemings coming home &amp; paid Clarke his Bill: Sold to him</p> <p>16: cloudy mild fine S.W.wind: to Bolton with wood Youngs Bee: 10 teams home for supper then to palgrave church Mr. Matthews preached: good Sleighing</p> <p>17: Bright fine day S.e.wind.at home hauling home wood: took 1/2 cord wood to palgrave to McMinns got keg of fish $3 50/100 home for tea took Sarah to the Sloans then o palgrave to hear G {illegible name) Speech: found robe at Campbells pond: home done horses up. e. wind tonight</p> <p>18: cloudy rainy clearer Showry S.W.sind to home finish Desk: to palgrave with 1/2 cord wood to McMinn got 2 Bushels of peas from Beatty at 52 cts: paid $1 00: home for tea then Maggie &amp; I went to Dodsworths with Charlie &amp; cutter I went to Literary Society then home: 1/2 past 11 oclock</p> <p>19: fine cold windy Blustry w wind to Bolton with grist &amp; 4 Bags potatoes: got 14 Empty Bags tom Jas Clarke to Sam McClellands with Bags: to Balleroy (?) got Butts &amp; liquorice: toms chat</p> <p>20 X fine mild snowing at night e.We wind: to home chores &amp; read father &amp; mother went to Uncle Bills: we went to palgrave Church at night Matthews preached -</p> <p>21 fine mild cold calm: to home saw wood in Bush Jim &amp; I went to Carrberrys sale after Dinner Charlie &amp; cutter got Rob roy plow for $1 5/100 paid cash: see G B</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887 page 5</p> <p>February R____ white white</p> <p>22: fine Bright calm N.w.wind: to mill for chop: to palgrave pa &amp; I to vote with tom to Cedarville to vote then home in Bush cut wood tom &amp; us afternoon then took toms family home to Ballycroy at night to store nobody there: home chores</p> <p>23: fine mild S.e.wind cloudy to Ballycroy post letter to J.S. Haragan &amp; got a letter for Sarah from the _____ got paper for Mail contract came home fill out back of it cut wood in Bush tom Jim &amp; I after noon: to Mill at night got W. McElwain to sign contract then went to S. Kelly &amp; got Stephen Kelly to sign it: then home 11 oclock</p> <p>24: Stormy squaly cold N. wind: to Ballcroy to see Jack McClelland about paper contract to palgrave to see maria: to Maybees to see grey colt: home for dinner rig up Sleigh went to Bush with Sam McClelland to see tom &amp; Jim sawing wood. then to palgrave for tom X Maggie Fleming Maria &amp; pheobe Dodsworth &amp; aggie Bradly then got our ones and went to Reaneys to hear Irish lecture But Hogg Didnt come had prayer meeting came home &amp; fed horses then went to palgrave with Flemings &amp; Dodsworth &amp; aggie Bradley Liz &amp; I then home</p> <p>25: Bright cold calm S. wind: to home haul wood to Rob's Hill with wood 1/2 cord to home chores to S. Kellys for chat: Uncle Bill here with gray mare &amp; cutter here all night</p> <p>26: south wind Blustry rainy stormy at night w: wind: to Bolton with 1 cord green wood to Mrs gardhouse posted mail contract in Bolton got cap 45cts paid got clock strings 5 cts paid cut Bill Stephens Hair at night</p> <p>27: X: high N. wind at night cold and very Stormy all day: to home done chores sleep &amp; read: to palgrave Church at night - Mr Idle preached: Liz maggie Jim &amp; I went in Sleight very cold &amp; stormy</p> <p>28: cold N. wind: to home haul home 4 loads wood from Bush: to Robs Hill with 1 cord Short wood for to go to Bolton: home put on load &amp; done chores: Jim to tottenham</p> <p>March</p> <p>1: cloudy cold.S.Wind: to Bolton with 1 cord wood to Mrs Gardhouse: to Sale up at Switzers yard garbutts stuff: got seed drill for $32.00 Beattys party tonight home at 8 oclock</p> <p>2: fine Bright - warm thawing N. wind: to Bolton pa &amp; I with 10 Bags potatoes at 85 cts got drill gave note of $32.00 for 8 months: got leg Bruised loading drill very sore</p> <p>3: fine Bright warm calm w. air: to home sore leg: they Killed the Big Sow: Billy Bingham &amp; tom Helped: Jim &amp; tom saw wood in S. McClellands Bush: Hammond here at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887 page 6</p> <p>March</p> <p>4: fine &amp; frosty N. wind to home cut up sow: to M___mills with Ann &amp; Baby to Bonnar's: home &amp; done chores then left ann &amp; family home to Ballycroy then Sarah Liz Maggie &amp; I went to palgrave to Literary Society Debate Nature &amp; art nature won</p> <p>5: cold East Snow Storm: to home. haul over hay: done chores sleep do chores (soar{sic} leg)</p> <p>6 X misley rain S.e.wind to home: read Sleep and chores: they went to Reaneys Church Mr Edwards preached</p> <p>7: fine warm fine w.wind: to palgrave with 1/2 cord wood to McMinn home for Dinner to palgrave with 1 cord wood to McMinn to Dodsworths william James Faulkner &amp; I for chat (5 cord measured)Jim &amp; tom went to Thre__alls &amp; Johnstons Sale Jim got mare $73.00 tom got Heifer $____ ____able 7 of January</p> <p>8: fine warm calm w air: to palgrave with 1/2 cord to Fleming home for Dinner: took load wood to Fleming after noon 18 cord $3 25/00: left measure for Shoes: got 15 Bushel of Barley (45 cts $11 95/00 52cts) &amp; 10 Bushel of peas from H. Beatty: home and Done chores Stubbs here looking for money: Stephen Kelly had cutter to Newmarket today</p> <p>9: mild cloudy rain: fine cloudy w.air: to Ballycroy for clover seed got one Bushel paid $3 00/00 cash on it $2 75/00 remaining: to O petits: to gunans: Back to James Guests got 15 B. 15 lbs of oats from hime at 35cts per Bushel $5 40/00 paid: home clean up the remainder of Barley: empty oats into Bin: haul home 2 loads wood from Bush with george &amp; nelson young Stephen's here annie maggie &amp; Strange girl</p> <p>10: fine Bright cold N. wind: to home haul home wood: to palgrave post letter to S. Beatty: Delhi: to Concert Sarah Liz maggie &amp; I: grand Concert Tottenham choir: &amp; Mr Hoggs recitations &amp; readings: good time</p> <p>11: fine Bright - mild N. wind to S. McClellands for BobSleighs. home &amp; cut saw logs tom Jim &amp; I haul logs to McElwains Saw mill hemlock then to palgrave Literary Society Singing Debate Glen McMinn won</p> <p>12: fine Bright- warm N. air: to mill with 2 saw lots then brought Sam's sleighs home then home haul home 1 load wood had sleep after noon fix manger &amp; oat Box: to Ballycroy on nelson to office got 10cts of liquorice</p> <p>13 X cloudy misty: clear mild S.wind to Reaneys Church Hogg preached then home to toms Sam there sing: to palgrave Church Idol preached: Sarah liz maggie Sam McC tom &amp; will &amp; I all in the Sleigh Jim and James Martin home with us fine night roads very dry</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March</p> <p>14: Bright cold e North wind very Sharp all day: to home cutting wood in the Bush Jim &amp; I in fore noon &amp; tom with us afternoon cut the Big Birch tree: took Jim &amp; tom up to petitts at night Sam came with us and came Back with me in Sleigh</p> <p>15: cold clear mild cloudy N. wind: to home haul home 7 loads wood from Bush Jim with tom at Mr J. petits cut wood</p> <p>16: fine Bright cool N. wind at S. McClellands help him to cut &amp; haul out cedar in swamp</p> <p>17: windy cold N. wind: to Ballycroy to Blacksmithshop got 7 shoes removed at Irwins: home got Dinner &amp; Sam McClelland &amp; I went to __ards Sale to centreville then to Milburns Mill to see grey colt then to Hanna's to see his colt: then home, got supper done chores: then went to Reaneys Church prayer meeting McCulla (another big ____ ___ __ in sleigh)</p> <p>18: clear mild cold N wind cloudy mild: to Orangeville Father &amp; I with nelson &amp; cutter poor sleighing: got Hair cut 45 cts Scent 35cts, Ball for Charlie 15cts and vaseline 10cts $1 05/00 10 cts for horse in stable come home done chores Bought 3 H. K. Chiq from Italian peddler for 25 cts: spent $1 40/00 in all today: Jim &amp; I went to P.L.Society at night Debate Womens rights</p> <p>19: cloudy mild N. wind: to home gave Charlie Ball cut William James Faulkner's Hair pile wood in Bush look at Seed Drill split wood done chores S. Beatty here went to Reany's Church young peoples meeting good time Hogg there - -</p> <p>20: X cloudy mild pleasant Day to Reaney's Church with Horses &amp; Sleigh Sam Beatty with us Hogg preached grand Service Bob Bingham came home with us: read &amp; Sleep afternoon Jim &amp; I went to palgrave Church at night with Nelson &amp; cutter: Idol preached tom home with us to his turn</p> <p>21: cloudy mild fine snow at night calm: to Lyons Wilson's Sarah &amp; I to old Mrs Whites funeral to Mount Pleasant Mr Idol preached Sermon then Back to palgrave to Flemings (tom there) for Lizzies Shoe But did not get it to Dodsworths see maggie Fleming: home and Done chores (wash my feet) ______ carry turnips &amp; carrots into cellar father went to Mr. James Dorahs with 2 Bags of potatoes commence to snow tonight</p> <p>22: snowing squaly cold North wind: to home clean up 10 B of wheat Sift 2 B of seed peas Jim went Killacks with nelson &amp; cutter: tom &amp; I in Bush cut Birch to for Tom. chores</p> <p>23: fine clear hot sun N. wind to home haul home wood Jim &amp; I: haul wood for tom out of S. McClellands swamp out of Binghams swamp 3 loads hemlock &amp; 2 loads of Birch out of our Bush Billy Beatty ___ching up today ____</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887 page 8</p> <p>March</p> <p>24: squally west wind warm misley rain South wind cold N.w. wind at night: at home in Bush Jim &amp; I cut maple tree cut down Baswood tree cut 2 cuts of it - Jims Back Sore after Dinner fed horses fix key in roller of sleigh: move tom from J. Mullens House to Beattys House home done chores got supper Marget Campbell here to toms at night help him to fix up stove &amp; Bedsteads came home ____ &amp; family here all night tom all alone Lizzie got letter from J.S. Haragon for me</p> <p>25: fine Bright clear warm frosty cold at night - N. wind to home done chores then to Ballycroy empty oats out of H.McDonalds Bags 3 Bags 1 Bag for Me &amp; 2 for S. McC__ home &amp; done chores had dinner then went to Bush cut Down 2 Beach trees then tom came him &amp; I cut 2.12ft Basswood logs and cut up top for wood &amp; cut some Beach &amp; maple came home had supper done chores Sarah &amp; I went to palgrave with nelson &amp; cutter to Literary Society: debate on womans right Vote or No Vote - No vote won came home</p> <p>26: Bright mild cold N. wind to Bolton with 10 B: 25 lbs of wheat for grist - got $5 70/ from Mrs Gardhouse paid T. Elliot $4 50/100 for H. McDonalds oats &amp; gave 3 Bags to Morrison Sold 2 hides for McClelland 90 lbs $5 40/100: to WarBick: called at D T. coming home: done chores then to Ballycroy to young peoples meeting Hogg there with his long tailed coat on x</p> <p>27 X windy cloudy cold East snow Storm: at home all day read sleep done chores the rest went to Reaneys Church in morning Hogg preached: Snowing all afternoon &amp; night</p> <p>28: cold N. wind clear after noon cold good Sleighing to Ballycroy for Bag of oats with George &amp; nelson tom &amp; Sam with me fetch a few sticks of wood down for tom home and got dinner haul over hay to Stable went to palgrave for 15 B of oats 35cts per Bushel from Beatty in McMinns see Shirting see Frank Dolan write letter to Goulthard Scott &amp; Co</p> <p>29: Bright cold N. wind all day to palgrave tom &amp; I with Horses &amp; Sleigh hauling Stone of Dolans place to Dodsworths 7 loads: had Dinner at Dodsworths tom &amp; I very cold</p> <p>30: fine Bright cool N. w.: at toms Sawing Bee in Innis's Bush 7 hands Sam McClelland &amp; I sawed S. Kelly &amp; willie Campbell: Billy Bingham &amp; Bob Cox</p> <p>31: fine clear Bright S. wind to palgrave hauling 8 loads of Stone J. Skinniman &amp; I K F Dolans farm to Dodsworths house I had dinner there Jim went home for dinner to S. McClellands at night for Book of readings: to toms see tom to got to palgrave tomorrow home &amp; to Bed at 11 oclock</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887 page .9.</p> <p>April</p> <p>1: fine clear Bright - warm day calm: to palgrave tom &amp; I haul 3 loads stone came home at noon got repairs for Seed Drill at Station paid 30 cts fixing Drill in Barn haul Some hay to tom for his cow home had tea done chores went to palgrave Jim Liz maggie &amp; I with horses &amp; sleigh S. McClelland with us Big Debate tom F. &amp; I captains tom Side won Johnson Judge good time warm night</p> <p>2: Bright fine warm calm: in Innis's Bush tom &amp; I splitting wood &amp; help Sam McClelland to haul out &amp; pile it 10 3/4 cords short wood; home ____ ____ fine moonlight Sleighing about done</p> <p>3 X : cloudy fine warm thawing roads all water. to palgrave to prayer meeting to L D's for Dinner to Sunday School &amp; to English Church with T. Fleming walking came home</p> <p>4: cloudy windy cool storing {sic} at night: at home put in straw in chaffhouse wrote letter to coulthard Scott &amp; Co to Ballycroy post letter &amp; put $2 15 in it for Coulthard Scott &amp; Co for repairs for Drill home for Dinner in Bush after dinner cut down 5 Beach trees &amp; limbed them up: got $1 35 from tom today</p> <p>5: windy squaly Stormy cold N. wind: at Sam McClellands for tom help tom Sam to haul out cedar for posts to toms for Dinner help Sam to cut wood in swamp after noon to toms for tea then home: Sam gave me $3 00 today the oat money</p> <p>6: fine mild warm Bright W. wind: to home in Bush cut down (10) trees &amp; trim them up</p> <p>7: fine warm rain {large portion illegible} saw mill Jim &amp; {illegible} to Ballycroy for {illegible}</p> <p>8: fine mild warm S. wind: to home Sawing wood in Bush tom &amp; Sam &amp; I in the fore noon &amp; Jim &amp; pa with us afternoon cut a lot: to palgrave at night on nelson roads very muddy to Lit Society good time: debate next friday night City or country life I am Country life: tom &amp; I ____ while</p> <p>9: clear very hot cloudy windy west Storm at night: to home in Bush Sawing wood</p> <p>10: (Easter Sunday) warm west wind fine clear: to home read sleep forenoon: to toms afternoon &amp; tom &amp; I went to palgrave Church at night Idol preached roads muddy a lake at Beethurns dark coming home ________</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887 pag.10.</p> <p>April</p> <p>11: cooler N wind cloudy rain at night: to home all day Splitting wood in Bush very tough</p> <p>12: cloudy misley cool e wind: to P. Finerly's Sawing Bee sawing with Mike Kunshaw 5 saws</p> <p>13: cloudy cool e wind Bright in evening cold: to home split wood in Bush forenoon hitch up Molly &amp; Charlie Breaking in Molly she went well: plowing with george &amp; nelson Started to plow today: to Sloans Church at night prayer meeting (cool chilly)</p> <p>14: cloudy cool e wind: to home haul out 5 loads of manure for early potatoes afternoon plowing for pea's ground soft: oil Buggy at night Jim &amp; lizzie went to Reaneys</p> <p>15: cloudy warm e wind misley warm rain Storm in evening west wind at night: to home plowing for peas &amp; a little piece for early potatoes finished it chores: to palgrave after rain Storm on Charlie to Flemmings for shoes not Done to Debate city or Country Life Country life won, our side roads muddy - cool</p> <p>16. cloudy cold N. wind: to Ballycroy with Harrow to Irwins to get teeth sharpened home then to S. Kellys Jim &amp; I for stone Boat But did not get it then home and put Sleighs up for the summer got Dinner: got ready: then went with S. McClelland for a drive to G. palmers then to gipsons: to see colt got none: then home got Shoes at toms From fleming: chores &amp; fix Lizzie's account Book then to Reaneys Church to young peoples meeting G. Chapman leader Freezing tonight - -</p> <p>17 X Bright fine cold N. wind : to Reaneys Church Mr Drummond prayer meeting home chores Dinner Sarah home today read &amp; Sleep till tea time then left Sarah to Gordon's corner with nelson &amp; down fourth line to Locton &amp; across to palgrave to Church Idol preached: Billy Bingham home</p> <p>18: cloudy cool e. wind: to palgrave Mother &amp; I to Flemmings &amp; to DodsworthsMother to Mrs McMahons &amp; to McMinns got Shirting 14 yards at 18cts &amp; winsey 3 yrds at 13 cts: then home ganging after Dinner in flat field Started with george &amp; nelson ground wet -</p> <p>{seven lines illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>20: warm windy west wind cloudy warm: to home haul over 1 load of hay to _____ on waggon with george &amp; nelson gang plow till noon : drill in peas 2 bushel to tea time ____with drill) gang plow after tea till night Jim Harrow with ______ &amp; Charlie talk to S. McClelland ____ at night 6 year old colt</p> <p>21: fine: showry Bright warm N. wind: to home gang plowing all day: to Reaneys church at night - John McCoy led prayer meeting small crowd fine night -</p> <p>22: cloudy windy __ wind warm misley very Dark night: to home all day gang plowing finish ____ field to palgrave at night to Dodsworths got $5 00/00 of rent then to Lit Debate: love or money love won ____ &amp; Flemming captains Stopped at Flemmings with tom and nelson at ___</p> <p>23: cloudy rain tonight _____ stormy SW wind: came from Flemmings home for _____ first at Six oclock clean Bag of Seed oats &amp; 22 Bushels of Barley fed horses read sleep till noon ______ plow in new land till tea time then pick Stones &amp; ___ plow till night: to Sloans</p> <p>24 X : fine Bright mild windy rain at night : to Reaneys Church Hogg preached today with Mr Brooks home for Dinner chores read &amp; sleep afternoon to palgrave at night prayer meeting by peacock : walk</p> <p>25: cloudy cold misley rain Bright S. W. wind cold at night Sam got Charlie today: to home all day gang plowing new land for Barley finish it &amp; plow little garden Jim &amp; I done chores six horses without lantern tonight Strangeways here today at teatime Jim Lizzie &amp; Maggie to Reaneys tonight</p> <p>26: frost: clear Bright fine cool Day N wind : to home gangplow the orchard and___d to Ballycroy got Irwin to cut my hair: at Sam's coming home talk to Sam &amp; tom</p> <p>27: hard frost fine Bright - mild N.W.wind to home haul out 7 Bags of Barley to flat field plow _____ for __llow the harrow out in flat field then ___ garden started to ____ ______ &amp; ____ in flat filed ____ george _______________ well: cool</p> <p>28: misty cloudy &amp; misley rain wet afternoon &amp; night __ wind: to home haul straw to tom : drilling Barley &amp; clover : chores &amp; clean up oats for seed chores ___t night cold</p> <p>29: _____ cold wind N wind: clear &amp; cool: to home chores to S. McClellands for chain to ___ ___ for ____ : home fix tracks to Bush Jim &amp; I cut 3 18 ft hemlock logs ____ __ ______ tea haul one 18 ft log to saw mill came back &amp; ___ the tracks got ready &amp; went to __________________ Jim &amp; charlie I was to fix windows: to L.S. Debate war &amp; temperance war won then home</p> <p>30: __________cool N wind: haul 3 hemlock 1 18ft 1 12 ft: 12ft _____________ to sawmill McElwins Drilling ______ new oats &amp; Black oats finished sowing flat field fine wind</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887 Page:12</p> <p>May</p> <p>1.X. rain mild fine rain to home read _________ 1/2 to Tottenham to church Mr. Hogg preached the Oddfellows anniversary Sermon today nelson &amp; Buggy Sarah &amp; I in</p> <p>2: fine warm cloudy rain mild warm: to home pick Stones of the 7 acres then started to harrow it harrowed till tea time then sow peas put in rolled waggon done chores then to Ballycroy to prayer meeting John _______ led it (__Shaved off today at noon)</p> <p>3. air fine warm windy __ wind: to home Drilling oats in garden forenoon change the Drill to ____ at noon Rolling flat field afternoon got letter from J.S Haragan today _____</p> <p>4: fine mild warm wind to home Rolling flat field &amp; orchard till noon then haul out Barley to new land with waggon haul home some trees then Broadcast _____ in new land in harrow some ____ to _____for 1 Bag of White Elephant ______</p> <p>5: fine clear warm N wind: to home _________ in seven acre field &amp; ______ 2 stones: Mrs ______ went away today with old ____ &amp; Bob Crisp to palgrave</p> <p>6: cloudy warm _____ calm ______: to home make drills in garden for carrots Jim &amp; I with Charley and Sow in seven acres for oats measure 3 acres off for potatoes &amp; turnips: harrow fall wheat to palgrave at night _________ Jim &amp; I &amp; Sam McClelland to L.S. last night of it: the Debate was married &amp; single lif: Married life won: Sam McClelland _____ &amp; chairman fine night Bright &amp; ______</p> <p>7: cloudy fine warm ___ air: to home harrow _____ wheat then to palgrave for __ Brooks Station : to see ____ got 5 cts liquorice at Mrs McMalions Mrs Idie there &amp; ___ sister</p> <p>8 X cloudy clear fine very warm S.e.wind: to Reaneys Church with Mr Brooks: Hogg preached home &amp; got Dinner then to palgrave Mr Brooks &amp; I with nelson &amp; Buggy to Sunday School good School Mr Bingham _____________ went into the _____________ then back went for a walk up tracks: to church Mr Idie preached _______________________</p> <p>9: fine __________________: to {line illegible} wheat afternoon to Reaney church at night young peoples meeting ____________for Sunday School</p> <p>10: _____________________hot today: to home _____________ to fence the peas _____________rolling fall wheat harrow in Seven acres for oats wash horses chores</p> <p>11: clear very hot dry __air to home harrow forenoon &amp; sowing oats in seven acres afternoon chores</p> <p>{very difficult to decipher, photocopy too light - transcription can be improved from original document for certain}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887 page: 13:</p> <p>May</p> <p>12: Bright very warm &amp; dry S.e &amp; N wind: to home finish sowing oats cultivate in potato ground harrow oats harrow potato ground: roll oats after tea time finished seeding today ____ horse run up road today</p> <p>13: fine warm Bright day S.e wind: to home gang plow potato patch forenoon: wash sheep at S. Kellys to see about waggon he wasn't there then home for tea had pancakes ____ to Rollers to see McMaster around by palgrave to see Billy Dodsworth home to Kellys for waggon got ___</p> <p>14: fine warm dry S. air: to Bolton with pa: had 10 B: 25lbs of wheat for grist: bought 1 1/2 Barrels of flour at #4.00 per Brl. $6.00 paid: got new Collar for george horse got 2 spares for S. Kelly 60cts: 1 for K.J.McClelland 30cts: &amp; 1 for ourselves 30cts: got Steves neck yolk fixed 50cts got $4.50 from T. Elliot - McDonalds oat money: give tom 2 Brls &amp; Sam 1/2 Brl: to to Kellys with _____ home &amp; shave grease Boots</p> <p>15X: fine hot mild: to Reaneys Church Quarterly meeting Mr Edwards &amp; Mr Hoog there home for Dinner then to palgrave Lizzie Maggie &amp; I with george &amp; Buggy Idol preached</p> <p>16: cloudy misty dry warm s. air: to McElwains saw mill for edgings for hen pen then Maggie &amp; I to palgrave with Charlie &amp; Buggy to get teeth pulled but the Dentist wasnt there then home for Dinner fix hen pen haul over 1 load of hay to stable chores &amp; fix fence then Jim &amp; I went to Reaneys young peoples meeting Bob B</p> <p>17: cloudy warm cloudy misley N.W.air: to saw mill with Bill of lumber for _____ to home in Bush peel Bark 2 trees: to S. Kellys for Broadaxe he had none to McKennys for his axe got it - then home and ground it then to Bush hack one log peel tree Steve came to But did not hew any: I went to Kellys with him to see cedar posts then home to toms at night see about posts from Sam: home again very Dark</p> <p>18: cloudy fine mild hot N.w.wind very dry: to Sawmill for trucks got Joists __-X 7 and took 11 of Kellys posts to palgrave: they sheared Sheep today to mill afternoon for Joists and 20: 2 X 4:S__thing: &amp; 11 posts Sam McClelland &amp; I took them to palgrave lent ___ $3.00: Shovel away from Sill got oats at Billy Whites coming home had supper &amp; went to mill with 2 Bags oats for chop to _ous mills for ____ .2. haul home Basswood lumber</p> <p>19: fine warm hot: to palgrave work at home Shinniman &amp; I move Back Kitchen &amp; dug holes for Jacks: Stopped in house all night</p> <p>20: fine warm dry: at palgrave Jacking up house Jim: tom: Shinnaman &amp; I to Bolton in evening to see hardwick But didn't: Back to palgrave &amp; help Britain Strangeways to move STove: for walk with phoebe &amp; maria Stop in house all night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887 Page:14:</p> <p>21: warm dry __ wind: came up from palgrave in morning carry chain went to See R. Bingham about trees then home for Breakfast - got S. Kelly to _____: 5 logs 2: 24ft 1. 8 ft log done at tea time then to McElwains for trucks &amp; ____. 3 logs to palgrave: fun with girls for ride up Swamp &amp; back to Mrs McMinns tom &amp; I for sugar music stop in house all night</p> <p>22 X fine hot dry cloudy rain in west - none here: to home from palgrave in morning: had breakfast then went Reaneys Church Mr Hill preached home the afternoon to palgrave to Church at night Lizzie maggie &amp; I in Buggy Stopped all night in house: at Flemmings a while with tom</p> <p>23: fine warm rain in evening: I walked home in morning from palgrave Jim Liz &amp; I went to palgrave to wrk at house have in Sills: stopped along ____</p> <p>24: cloudy misley _____ at palgrave work at house all day tom down in evening put in sill and fix up Jacks</p> <p>25: cloudy cool misley: put in end sill &amp; Jack up house wall on Studds &amp; working around the house lifting it</p> <p>26: fine cool morning misley &amp; cool: dig holes for posts under house</p> <p>27: rain wet misley all day cool: at palgrave working at house ____ ___ _____with Jacks Jim took them to m_____ mills in evening dug out the door ____to go {rest of line illegible}</p> <p>28: fine wind {illegible} Scraping out cellar ____ Charlie &amp; I to Orangeville for _____ 26 Bushels &amp; got my watch paid $5 __</p> <p>29 X fine warm hot w. wind: to Reaneys Church Hogg preached: then tom &amp; I went for walk in fields &amp; to S. McClellands for chat with Sam then home had tea: and write a weeks work then went to Presbyterian Church Mother Liz &amp; I a Stranger preached grand Sermon: on Singing</p> <p>30: fine mild S. wind: at palgrave: for lath 17 Boards 10 inches wide 12 ft long Bill Bingham, tom Faulkner Jim &amp; I scraping out - cellar got done:</p> <p>31: misley cloudy cool S. wind: at palgrave Jim &amp; I hauling Sand 4 loads to Station house to see Brooks: tom Fleming Brooks &amp; I went for Boat ride on lake ____________ Lake {?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887 page:15:</p> <p>June</p> <p>1: cloudy misley cloudy mild e wind: at palgrave for Breakfast then walk home &amp; sleep till noon then clean oats &amp; haul over some hay then to Ballycroy to get 2 Shoes ____ed on nelson post 2 letters at Office 1 to S. gower &amp; o to Chismoore then home &amp; dress &amp; to ___ Sam &amp; I horseback ______ _______ meeting {?}</p> <p>2: cloudy misley rain Bright: to home oil waggons haul out manure I filled &amp; Jim drove out 15 loads: Surveyor here today. to S. McClellands to see Sam about excursion on lake fine night</p> <p>3: fine warm cloudy calm: to home fill manure all day: S. McClelland &amp; I went to palgrave at night to Mrs McManns to party making ties for Social home at 12 oclock</p> <p>4: clear very sultry &amp; hot clear west wind: to home haul out manure: filling up for Jim to Ballycroy got colter sharped &amp; 1. Shoe removed on Charlie &amp; hair cut got pants cut out at Cooks: got 10 cts of lozenges home &amp; spread manure &amp; hoe potatoes &amp; spread manure till night - Brit Strangways brought Lizzie home at night</p> <p>5 X: fine cloudy warm wind: to Reaneys Church Strangways preached, home for Dinner Sing sleep &amp; read chores: &amp; Lizzie maggie &amp; I went to palgrave nelson &amp; Buggy Idle preached fine night I sang</p> <p>6: cloudy misty rain: mild &amp; cloudy: to home lay out ____ in potato &amp; turnip patch read &amp; sleep while raining Spread manure fill up seed &amp; haul out to the field: 5 Bags started to plant - after tea Jim plowed pa raked in manure &amp; I dropped: to toms at night _____</p> <p>7: cloudy misty fine very warm: at home haul out seed potatoes &amp; dropped till tea time then Jim: Liz: maggie: &amp; I went to palgrave to Neck tie social good time Sold fat cattle at noon to J. Nilson $43.00/100 got home with S. McClelland</p> <p>8: fine clear very warm: to home dropping potatoes finished drills at tea time: then Jim &amp; I took the Steer &amp; heifer to mono mills to Irwins had an awful Job with got home at 12 oclock at night Bob.</p> <p>9: misty cool clear &amp; cool N. wind: to Palgrave: doing road work level holes got card from Black</p> <p>10: fine clear very warm: at S. McClellands dropping potatoes in toms place tom went to Bolton with pa: at office at night - Sam &amp; I then home</p> <p>11: fine clear hot day: to home weeding carrots in garden pa &amp; I move stove out into cookhouse shave chores grease shoes:</p> <p>12 X: fine warm Bright - S. wind: to palgrave Church Liz Maggie &amp; I Mr Pettit preached: we stopped at Dodsworths for Dinner: to Sunday School afternoon then home: had tea and went to presbyterian Church at night - Sarah and I went for walk with Billy Bingham to Big hill</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887 page:16:</p> <p>June</p> <p>13: fine warm very hot: to home cut thistles in garden: to Tottenham with Sarah to get her teeth pulled I got 2 out with Sutherland 50 cts got 2 shirt studs 35 cts: 75 cts home &amp; cut thistles till night: Bob Bingham &amp; I to Reaneys in Buggy Business meeting fun</p> <p>14: fine warm dry: to home cut thistles in garden forenoon: at S. McClelland afternoon working in toms place: tom went to Tottenham for his watch got it Sam &amp; I moved rails then: plowed till tea haul 2 loads lumber for Mrs Noonan then plow at watson's. tire came off</p> <p>15: Bright fine very hot dry S. wind: to Bolton tom Faulkner pa &amp; I to Law to mill with 6 B.10lbs grist: 3 Bags potatoes to Charlie 80cts per Bag: got new scraper from plummer Brought the old scraper up from palgrave &amp; tools:</p> <p>16: clear warm dry west wind: to palgrave in gig for Mr Campbells turnip drill got it home fix drill cut Burdocks make drills for turnips Jim &amp; I: to palgrave L.M. &amp; I to ___ Auction good</p> <p>17: cloudy rain misley heavy rain at night: to home Sowing Turnips Jim &amp; I with Campbells drill Brought it home afternoon: pull rack apart chores</p> <p>18: cloudy cool all day: to home fixing rack over &amp; chores out Shooting</p> <p>19 X cloudy misley Bright very hot: to Reaneys Church Hogg preached home read sleep: to palgrave at night - Idle preached very late coming</p> <p>20: fine very warm calm: to home mowing fence corners around orchard chores to Tottenham with Sam McClelland Charlie &amp; Sams Buggy with wool to ______ see Hogg: around by palgrave to see Brooks about excursion then home by Ballycroy cut thistles &amp; help to milk _____</p> <p>21: cloudy cool rain till 3 oclock then fair &amp; fine to home haul over hay to Stable then put Basswood lumber in waggon to saw mill got lumber ripped for gates the home had Dinner sleep till tea grind axes write letter to S G____ then got ready went to Innesses grove picnic Jubilee very good time write letter to Coulthard Scott &amp; Co at night</p> <p>22: fine clear cloudy rain misley cool: to home hoeing potatoes &amp; peeling Bark &amp; cut pieces for 2 gates to prayer meeting at Sloans Church Sam &amp; I walking to Ballycroy post 2 letters at noon chat to Sam</p> <p>23: fine warm cloudy cool: to home peeling Bark all day to palgrave at night - to prayer meeting a grand time Darby led it good time</p> <p>24: cloudy cool: to home peeling Bark: to Sams at night, Berries chat toms chat home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887 page: 17:</p> <p>June</p> <p>25: fine cool west wind: to home &amp; peeling Bark: to Bill Rollers Barn raising after noon home by palgrave chores shave of moustache tonight: cool</p> <p>26 X: fine cool Bright: to Reaneys Church Hogg preached farwell Sermon home Sleep and then maggie &amp; I went to palgrave no preaching Sing at flemings</p> <p>27: fine warm clear: to palgrave Jim &amp; I made 1 door frame &amp; 2 small window frames for cellar &amp; fix at house : pa to Bolton today for mower ____ got it got creepers from __tense</p> <p>28: fine very hot - at palgrave work at house masons came today Mr Black Downey &amp; McCartney started to Build at 5 oclock</p> <p>29: fine very warm dry in to palgrave wheeling stones into cellar for the masons boarding at Mrs McManns: Sing at Flemings at night Liz &amp; I</p> <p>30: warm dry day: to palgrave tending masons Building cellar got along well: at prayer meeting at night Bingham leader</p> <p>July 1: fine very hot dry: at palgrave finish Building cellar point it level around steps put Boards on wall: cut T. Flemings hair &amp; he cut mine I cut Willie Stinsons hair &amp; J.A. Brooks hair to lake for row Tom Brooks &amp; 3 others then walk home</p> <p>2: fine hot - cloudy rain mild: to S. Kellys home to palgrave &amp; home &amp; to toms at night - for guards for mower he sent them down chores - got 2 Shoes on George at J. nichols: then G. Fleming Jr Brooks &amp; I went down to humber for bathe: brought things home from house John Finerty up with me to toms at night - cut toms hair then home grease boots ______</p> <p>3 X: fine very hot - Sultry thunder shower fine: to Reaneys Church Sunday School Mr Rodwell preached from Hebrews 11 chap: &amp; 5 verse good sermon faith home read Sleep to palgrave at night - Mr Blanchard preached from</p> <p>4: fine hot cloudy showry at home grind sickle fix at mower to Bolton with Shoe it would not fit then drove to Brampton got new one $1.50 paid started home at 11 oclock got home at Six this next morning</p> <p>5: hot - cloudy showry: to palgrave got drag Bar fixed with J Nichol: then home fix up mower &amp; Started to mow rained fine night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887 page:18:</p> <p>July</p> <p>6: cloudy fine cool w. wind: to home cutting hay with mower till tea time then mowed fence corners and cut thistles &amp; ground sickle chores</p> <p>7: fine clear warm windy N. wind: to home mowing meadow till noon then cock up till tea time mow till evening then to palgrave with tug{?} got Fleming to sew it - then to prayer meeting Mr Blanchard led it ask MF got 10 ___ got ride home with Bob Bingham</p> <p>8: fine very warm sultry : to home mowing finished cutting at tea time put coupling pole in waggon &amp; put on rack at noon: cocking up after tea till night</p> <p>9: fine warm cloudy very windy S.w.wind rain at night: to home all day haul in 7 loads of hay fix fence around Barley &amp; oats to keep cattle out cock up rakings rain storm Shave</p> <p>10 X: cloudy cool day to Reaneys Church with S. McClelland in Buggy Mr Lavery preached then home with Sam read Sleep till tea time then to palgrave Lizzie Maggie &amp; I in Buggy with nelson Mr Blanchard preached home chores</p> <p>11: fine cool clear north wind: to home stacking hay 10 loads &amp; roofed it all</p> <p>12: fine clear hot hot Day: to palgrave then to Caledon East on train tom _____ Baby Willie Jim Maggie &amp; I to see Grangemen 8 lodges/Brass Band write letter tonight to M. Bolton</p> <p>13: fine very hot dry N. wind: to home grind cradle Blade &amp; Sickle for reaper cut road round Barley reap Barley tom to mono mills with charlie sent letter to M. today (by Willie Faulkner)</p> <p>14: clear fine hot dry cloudy at night: to home: grind sickle &amp; scythe Blade reaping Barley finish flat field at tea time then put Straw out of Barn then to palgrave to pary meeting Charlie &amp; Buggy Mr Blanchard led it - to Mrs McMahons for a Barley fork Liz &amp; I got one price: 90 cts chat with Brit &amp; her then home</p> <p>15: cloudy misley rain Bright- fine warm: to home rake hay in orchard put Straw out of Barn dig 5 Bushels of new potatoes pa took them to Bolton sold for 75cts per ___ hoe turnips till tea time then Started to cut fall wheat Jim &amp; I till night tangled Bad</p> <p>16: fine clear windy west wind: to home: rake Barley &amp; haul in 11 loads</p> <p>17 X clear very hot calm: to home all day: to palgrave Church at night Lizzie maggie &amp; I walked Mr Blanchard preached Buggy Broke {?} today</p> <p>18: misty cloudy cool: to home: hoe turnips: cut road in wheat: haul in Barley 4 loads</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887 page:19:</p> <p>July</p> <p>19: fine hot day: to home: grind sickle started to reap wheat went 3 rounds then went to haul in Barley 5 loads cut road around Barley Back a _ush then went up to Sloans Church to hear Bob Snell tell his Story</p> <p>20: fine clear very warm: to home: reaping wheat till noon then reap Barley in new land: haul in Barley rakings maggie &amp; I then stook fall wheat</p> <p>21: cloudy warm rain cloudy: to home reap wheat Bind &amp; Stook up till noon haul in a little Barley out of new land started to rain: cut Jim's hair cut log out of barn fix planks on it_: then fix pump: then to palgrave Sam &amp; I good prayer meeting (Brooks led it)</p> <p>22: misty rain cloudy: clear Bright cool: to mill for Bag of Shorts paid for it 6___ home hoe turnips finish at tea time then haul in 3 loads Barley from new land -</p> <p>23: clear fine mild: to home cut fall wheat haul in Barley 4 loads ____ cut wheat &amp; cut the new oats at dark: fine &amp; cool</p> <p>24: clear hot cloudy warm to Reaneys Church Mr Lavery preached then home to toms chat cherries &amp; berries &amp; home for tea: then to palgrave Maggie &amp; I: Blanchard preached</p> <p>25: fine warm mild: to home Bind oats grind cradle Blade cut road around fall wheat grind sickle cut wheat bind in the evening a while: cool Bright</p> <p>26: clear fine warm: to home: Bind fall wheat &amp; finished cutting it at noon: then reaped oats in orchard then finished Binding fall wheat 9 oclock at night</p> <p>27: calm very warm dry: to home Stook up fall wheat &amp; Bind oats in orchard haul in 3 loads fall wheat: to Sloans Church with S. McClelland to prayer meeting tom Fleming le_____</p> <p>28: fine warm dry: to home haul in 2 loads fall wheat &amp; 2 loads of new oats on to Scaffold &amp; 3 loads in stack out of garden roof it to palgrave got tug sewed at Flemings (10cts) to prayer meeting Mr Blanchard led it then to Mrs McManns: cut Walter's hair &amp; walter cut mine then to toms about ___________</p> <p>29: fine dry warm: to home reap oats in point: Bind oats &amp; stook up (took rack of wagon) chores milk</p> <p>30: fine warm windy S.wind: to home: haul out manure get ready to thrash went to Shinnimans for separator in evening very warm: chores shave</p> <p>31X: fine hot: to Reaneys (Brooks &amp; I in gig) Mr Rodwell preached: home: to palgrave at night Blanchard preached walked home Campbell girls to palgrave</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887 page:20:</p> <p>August</p> <p>1: fine warm N. air: to home threshing I hauled water &amp; chored around and helped to put out Barley out of mow the Engine worked Bad</p> <p>2: fine dry warm: to get tank of water for washing then to Kelly for cradle cut road around oats in Back field: set &amp; file Bucksaw grind sickle move Barley out of Bin cut Bin Boards Scuffle turnips with charlie carry wood to _________ Jim at Kellys thrashing</p> <p>3: fine warm dry: to get tank filled: finish out threshing Barley &amp; oats haul in fall wheat 4 loads move machine to pat McGeogs: home at 3 in morning Sam McClelland got 2 Bags oats</p> <p>4: fine hot dry S.W.wind: to home haul in all the fall wheat very hot (Kellys _________)</p> <p>5: calm hot: cloudy windy rain in evening: to home: cut oats in Back field forenoon (finished cutting oats today) put in reaper &amp; haul over load of hay to Stable haul in 3 loads oats go for cows help milk: rain</p> <p>6: fine cool clear N. air: to home clean 12 Bushels wheat then went to Bolton with grist - got nelson shod coming home at Nicols 2 shoes _____ Mrs McMahon 1 Bag of flour: to tea</p> <p>7X: fine clear warm: to home forenoon read &amp; Sleep to palgrave Sunday School to Mrs McMahons for tea then to Church Mr Brandon preached: walk home in toms for drink &amp; chat</p> <p>8: fine clear cool: to home put rack on waggon Bind oats &amp; Stook up finished at tea: haul in Big load of fall wheat rakings: to Reaneys with R ___ to young peoples meeting G Cha____ led it</p> <p>9: fine dry warm: (smoky) to home: ring pig put in mower pull peas: haul in oats from back field finished 6 loads chores read:</p> <p>10: fine smoke hot dry: to S. McClellands haul in Spring wheat &amp; oats: to home gave Sam 6 Bags of oats chores: to prayer meeting Sloans on nelson</p> <p>11: rain misley: fine: to home put sharp Buck Saw &amp; hand Saw: fix nelson Box dig 6 Bushels of potatoes: cut willies hair: to palgrave prayer meeting: to Mrs McMahons home</p> <p>12: clear fine cool N. wind: to Bolton: with 6 Bushels potatoes sold for 75 cts per Bushel $4.50: got 1 Bag flour for S. McClelland $2.10: fot 1 Barrel Salt $1.10: got 1058 lbs of chop from H.Beatty at palgrave $7.26 paid him $5.00 ($2.26 left) home</p> <p>13: fine warm dry: to home haul in 2 loads peas: to toms haul 1 load of chaff from R.J. McClellands for him: home &amp; take of rack chores shave help milk cool tonight</p> <p>14X: fine hot day : to home read sleep to palgrave Church Mr Blanchard preached: Big crowd</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887 : page 21:</p> <p>August</p> <p>15: fine mild dry cool: to S. Kellys for wagon to home haul out manure then took wagon to Kellys: then haul 2 loads of straw &amp; chaff for tom from R.J. McD____ to young peoples meeting to Reaney with Sam McClelland good time tom D________ leader ____ ______</p> <p>16: smoky dry cool: to Ballycroy to haul load of straw for tom: then home &amp; I haul out 4 load of manure then to palgrave Jim &amp; I with wheels off gig to get Set I got colter sharped 3 links in chains: Brought S. Kellys 11 posts home: 2 pairs to ____ to Flemming</p> <p>17: fine warm cloudy rain at night: to Campbells thrashing cut 15 _____ help to haul water: Jim at wilson: pa at McElwains: (nice rain)</p> <p>18: cloudy fine: windy rain cool: to home started to plow Sod very dry ground to palgrave at night - Jim &amp; I to prayer meeting good meeting Mr Blanchard Leader cool tonight</p> <p>19: fine cool clear dry: to home plowing Sod all day very hard</p> <p>20: fine cool dry: to home plowing Sod: to palgrave get pair Shoes at Mrs McManns $2.00</p> <p>21 X: cloudy rain: fine cloudy cool: to Reaneys Church Lavery preached home to palgrave at night Mr Blanchard Junior preached: home</p> <p>22: Misty cloudy warm calm: to home plowing Sod: to Ballycroy prayer meeting S. McClelland leader</p> <p>23: cloudy warm misty misley: to home plowing to Kellys for Steve to cut pigs: cut the pigs: plowing sod till night: Sold 1 Bushel of wheat to tom 70cts paid Will took home his little pig</p> <p>24: cloudy fine cool: to home finish plowing Sod plowing fallow: to prayer meeting with S. McClelland to Sloans: put out fire</p> <p>25: fine cool clear cold: to home plowing in fallow finished it: chores got letter from John McMahon today cut Bill Stephens hair</p> <p>26: fine &amp; cool: to Orangeville with wool to get carded got 8 cts of iron got our Buggy at mono mills: to S. McClellands for chat: to Binghams: Billy &amp; I went to palgrave to Chathams show in hall good time then home at 12 oclock</p> <p>27: fine &amp; cool: to mill for maple plank got none: home had sleep then left the lambs down to Binghams gat with Bill pettit for minock then home (chat to R.S.)</p> <p>28X: fine hot dry: to home read &amp; sleep: to palgrave at night Mr Blanchard preached Liz maggie &amp; I went in the Buggy Jim &amp; tome walked</p> <p>29: fine &amp; dry cool: to S McClellands see Sam home &amp; shave started Sam &amp; I to Caledon to Bracken Hantons had tea at Brackens then to see Mr Haragon then around by mono Mills to reaneys prayer meeting good time Jim led it them home Sam ____</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887 page:22:</p> <p>August</p> <p>30: fine dry warm: to home make a new Stone Boat Jim &amp; I</p> <p>31: fine smoky dry sultry: to home dig potatoes talk to G.&amp; W. Bracken: haul home potatoes pick Stones of fallow: haul over hay to Stable: to Ballycroy to office post letter to John McMahon</p> <p>September</p> <p>1: fine cloudy cool rain at night: to Bolton with 10 B 20 lbs grist got 1 Brl Sold 5 Bushels potatoes 60 cts per Bushel: got 2 (narrow) Shares from J P. plummer: got water got 30 lbs Sugar at J. Clarks $2.00 (75 cts</p> <p>2: fine cool clear: to home clean wheat &amp; peas &amp; oats to mill with 485 lbs chop: home &amp; mark out lands in new land: oil wagon clean h____ Insured today: crawford (chores)</p> <p>3: fine mild cool: to Bolton Station with 17 B. 5lbs wheat at 75 cts $12.80 then Started to look for Seed wheat got it at Fullers lot 9: 8th con{cession} 80 cts per Bushel 17B.45 lbs $14.20 cts paid: then home very late near 12 oclock got Shave &amp; hair cut</p> <p>4 X: fine warm mild: to home chores cook: to palgrave at night Frank Blanchard preached: good sermon then home Liz mag &amp; I in Buggy</p> <p>5: fine very hot dry: to Rosemount with nelson to Bailie to get lump cut out of throat: S. McClelland &amp; I cart on Sams ____ horse )at prayer meeting at reaneys coming home</p> <p>6: cloudy misley rain: fine warm: to home chores sleep: to mill for chop paid 48 cts haul out 2 logs wheat started to sow after tea time Sow 2 Bags</p> <p>7: cool &amp; very Stormy N. w. wind cold: to home drilling wheat Jim &amp; I very dry &amp; dusty finished 6 acres: gather pig weeds on fallow: chores very stormy &amp; cold</p> <p>8: fine warm &amp; dry: to home put rack on hay Stack again haul off tops of potato ground &amp; plow it plow stubble till night - to palgrave Liz maggie &amp; I walking to prayer meeting Mr Blanchard there: S.S. picnic to be on 21rst</p> <p>9: cloudy cool misley cool windy: to home drilling wheat in fallow Jim &amp; I to S. Kellys for 3 Bushels of seed paid $2.00 on it - sowing till night cool</p> <p>10: clear cold windy N. wind: to home finish sowing: plowing new land to mill with 690 lbs oats &amp; peas got paid $5 cts shopped: plowing &amp; haul water at night</p> <p>11X : fine windy S.e.wind: to Sloans Church Mr Wass preached home for dinner to palgrave with S.McClelland to Sunday School for walk chat to Mr Dodsworth then to Church Mr Blanchard preached then home walking ester haman the King {book of Esther}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887 page:23:</p> <p>September</p> <p>12: fine warm dry: to palgrave with pump mantle &amp; rod &amp; grape to J.Nicol to get fixed (molly &amp; Buggy) to S. McClellands for windlass took out pump to mono mills got twine (george &amp; Buggy)</p> <p>13: cloudy, fine warm rained last night: to home fix Suckor &amp; put in pump works well put Door on hen house for chickens: in Bush pile 1 cord wood: pull weeds: chores:</p> <p>14: fine &amp; warm: to palgrave Jim &amp; I with 4 cord wood to J. Flemming $2.00 Dinner &amp; tea at Mr Dodsworths Stopped at house pulling down partitions pull of paper to Station at night (the pig eat my Dinner out of Bucket - walk home</p> <p>15: fine misley clear cool: to palgrave sent card to Bailie work at house make _____ horses: to prayer meeting home with K Bingham</p> <p>16: fine dry warm: to home Split wood chores help Jim to plow around apple trees: dig potatoes 11 Bags: to toms at night - help him with Stove</p> <p>17: fine warm dry: to Bolton with 4 Bags of potatoes Sold at 75cts a Bag had grist: got 346 lbs flour 175 Bran: 44 Shorts. got in Clarkes: $1.50 Sugar 50cts: 15 Salts: 35 tea: Sulphur</p> <p>18 X: fine hot dry: to home chores Sleep read. sleep. to palgrave Church Frank Blanchard preached Love your neighbour as yourself Mark:12: Liz magg &amp; I in Buggy with george Dan Henderson came home with us</p> <p>19: fine clear dry hot: to palgrave got 2 Shoes removed at Nicols then to tottenham Sarah &amp; I. See about Brick: See Mr preston home chores John Stephenson went to Milton today moved</p> <p>20: fine warm: to home: pick maple flooring to McElwains See about Maple lumber: home: pile rails &amp; lumber behind Barn then to palgrave Molly &amp; Buggy measure windows &amp; Door at house</p> <p>21: fine warm: S.&amp; W. wind: to Tottenham see about Brick &amp; pieces for windows &amp; Doors &amp; planing: got Shaved: to palgrave picnic to Mr. Blanchards at night practicing for Social: then home cool night</p> <p>22: fine cool N. W.wind all day: to home chore around: to George Whites to raising Driving home: to palgrave to Social Sing in choir good time Liz mag &amp; I walk</p> <p>23: cloudy cold: cold N. wind: pa to Orangeville See about Brick: I went to palgrave work at house fixing South end: chat to pheobe &amp; maria at office got insurance policy walk home</p> <p>24: fine clear mild: to palgrave work at house: walk home tonight got 350 feet of maple lumber from McElwain: chores</p> <p>25: X fine: to home read. Sleep: to palgrave Mr Blanchard preached:</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887 Diary: page:24:</p> <p>September</p> <p>26: cool fine smoke dry: to Tottenham with maple lumber to get dress for floor: took it to palgrave: got this Book and Sarah was with me She got her teeth today: She walked home from 8t</p> <p>27: smoky fine warm N. wind: to Tottenham with flooring got it got prices for Doors &amp; windows gave metcalf $5.00 cash $4.57 left - to palgrave see S. Preston at house: home to Reaneys Church Hogg &amp; rodwell the Temperance</p> <p>28: fine clear warm smoky night: to home haul over hay to Stable fix Buggy Bottom to palgrave Started to Board up house outside __ Coulter with me today ___ ___ Liz &amp; I ____</p> <p>29: fine dry cloudy: to palgrave Boarding up house Tom Coulter with me: to prayer meeting. then home Liz &amp; I nell &amp; Buggy</p> <p>30: cloudy misley rain at night to palgrave Boarding up house Tom came &amp; I got 5 lbs tea for $1.00 from Quigley. sent cards to Traine &amp; Norton about B__ gave Treach one window sill ___ ____ &amp; one piece 3 feet ____ long</p> <p>October</p> <p>1: cloudy misley showry fine: to Bush with Sam McClelland for a load of ____ to Fleming came to palgrave with wood &amp; lumber pa &amp; Will brought horse &amp; wagon home &amp; I stopped &amp; finished Boarding up house: cut Tom Coulters Shave to office got card from Norton: then home Sam McElwain with us _____</p> <p>2: X fine &amp; warm to home sleep &amp; read: to palgrave at night Frank ______ preached: ___ Toms coming home for dose of pain _______ cured Liz mag &amp; I</p> <p>3: cloudy rain misley windy W. wind: to saw mill see about _____ and Scantline {?} come for horses &amp; wagon to saw mill pa and I for 2X10 13 pieces 16 ft long 2 X 4: 11 pieces 14 ft 2 X4: 8 pieces 12ft 2 X4: 4 pieces 9 ft - 2X4 $6.18 had dinner then to palgrave with load home clean up oats split wood</p> <p>4: cloudy cool misley west wind: to home rig up cutting Box cut feed in to palgrave to office to Tottenham see preston see about Brick to factory got 1 window sill &amp; 3 ft strip home at seven: ram at ___</p> <p><br /> 5: __________________________________{line illegible} working at house ________ came this morning we put in a ____ce &amp; Started to Boarded at Mrs McMahons went to Mrs Coulter's at night</p> <p>6: cloudy misley fair: at palgrave finish laying floor put up ____ preston with me: we got along well: Mrs Coulter's at night</p> <p>7: cloudy misley cool clear: to palgrave working at house Mr. Preston &amp; I got windows: at Mrs Coulter's at night letter to ________</p> <p>8: mild clear warm: at palgrave work at house preston ____ ___ upstairs: came home out with Sarah &amp; _____ oil watch &amp; then ____ write _____ for 4 days</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887</p> <p>October</p> <p>9: X ______ warm sultry: to Sloans Church Mr Orr preached home for Dinner read &amp; sleep to palgrave at night - Mr Blanchard in toms _____ home: Bill Bingham Liz mag &amp; I very Dark tonight</p> <p>10: fine _____ misley: to palgrave working at house Joe preston</p> <p>11: cool ___________: at palgrave working at house Joe preston</p> <p>12: cool windy cold snow: at palgrave at house preston &amp; I</p> <p>13: cool frosty: at palgrave work at house preston &amp; I ______</p> <p>14: clear &amp; cold: at palgrave work at house preston &amp; I all ____</p> <p>15: clear &amp; frost cold: at palgrave work at house to Station preston at night &amp; then home Liz, Sarah &amp; I Charlie &amp; Buggie Shave &amp; write up</p> <p>16: fine mild warm: to home read &amp; sleep forenoon read &amp; look round afternoon: to palgrave at night Frank Blanchard preached good sermon: walk home with Bob &amp; Billy Bingham tom Jimmy Finley</p> <p>17: fine &amp; warm: at palgrave: paid David Matson taxes $11.90 work at house Mr preston &amp; I sent car to him for 6000 in Blanchards at night Stevenson Darren &amp; I about evidence Court ______</p> <p>18: fine warm mild day: at palgrave got $2.00 from Treach to go to Tottenham: got 2 patent locks $1.00 hinges 3 cts: screw walk down track to palgrave: work at house afternoon Mr preston &amp; I put on Front Door: to F____wind at night for chat: politics</p> <p>19: fine cool day: at palgrave: work at house preston &amp; I got ___ helped him to station with tools at Mrs McManns for chat Coulters</p> <p>20: misty cool mild: to Bolton with pa from palgrave with load of Barley 43 B: 15 lbs 64 cts per Bushel sold to Clarks: See Black &amp; old George I stopped at palgrave coming home &amp; gave Treacy $2.00 that ________ frame____ at prayer meeting then walk home with Bill Bingham: late ______</p> <p>21: cloudy cold very cold: pa went to Bolton I went to palgrave cleaned out house &amp; level around front &amp; Back then walk home</p> <p>22: cold ____ squaly snow cold: to Mill with peas &amp; oats for chop then went to Sam McClellands to haul potatoes But they had now fix frame home &amp; cleaned out __________: piled up cord wood in Bush then went ___ing with Wesley Strangeways &amp; John Stephenson out through our Bush to Mill with chop paid 60 cts</p> <p>23: X fine cool rain very stormy to home all day read sleep &amp; _____ _______</p> <p>24: fine &amp; cool windy: to home: haul hay from stack: put roof on stack to palgrave with cord wood to Flemings (1/2 cord): home clean Barley 19 Bags chore to Sam McClellands for 25 linen Bags: cut tom's hair: home chore and write here from 17 _____</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887</p> <p>November</p> <p>7: fine warm day: to palgrave work at house masons there came to ______ at night</p> <p>8: cold &amp; windy at palgrave: home for hay &amp; get nelson &amp; STovepipe got 6 lengths from Tom Faulkner to palgrave &amp; haul 8 Barrels of water carry Brick then to Thomas Guests with Liz &amp; Maggie &amp; wesley Strangeways to presentation part for Miss Devitt, good time then to palgrave at 2:30 in morning very cold &amp; clear : to Coulturs for a</p> <p>9: cold &amp; cloudy: at palgrave: work at house got Stove out of Temperance hall &amp; set it up - put in Bridging between Joice {joists?} haul2 Barrels of water with Charlie &amp; george: to mrs McMahons Citron party poking out suds: to Coulters all night rain at ____</p> <p>10: cold &amp; cloudy: rain snow cold: at palgrave work at house got 200 feet of lath from Darley: haul sawdust - Keep on for to prayer meeting at night - Mr Blanchard led it: to Coulters all</p> <p>11: cold windy all day: at palgrave. carrying the hod all day with mortar for masons plastering: plastered all day: to Flemings at night for chat: Marshall Alex come home to</p> <p>12: cold: mild windy: at palgrave: haul water ___ Barrels to run putty; carry Brick for Chimneys: masons got through today &amp; went home I gave Mr Phillips $10.00 &amp; owes him @2. 12/100 yet they pla___ Some for Miss McMahon &amp; Some for treacy: I shingled around the then Liz &amp; I went home nelson &amp; Buggy</p> <p>13X cool mild day: to home read Sleep: to palgrave afternoon make ____ in house, got tea at Stinsons. to Church Frank preached walk home with tom Billy Bingham Liz maggie &amp; I to toms for _______</p> <p>14: cloudy mild: rain: to home haul 1 Barrel of water in wagon nelson &amp; Molly then to Bush &amp; cut poles for turnip pit: haul home 2 loads wood: chores read &amp; sleep pile 1/2 cord of wood at house: mis___</p> <p>15: cloudy &amp; cool to palgrave with load of wood to Mr Blanchards $2.00 paid: put on fire in house Bring Box of mortar home for ____ fix turnip pit &amp; haul in turnips 2 loads to palgrave ___ &amp; I at ____ charlie &amp; Buggy to meeting in Church: to Mrs McManns: chat: then home</p> <p>16 cloudy mild cool: to palgrave with rough wood to house sent to Jos preston home at noon: then to mill with 2 Bags Barley chop haul in 6 Bags carrots, haul Straw to pig pen clean out pen to Sam McClellands for 2 cotton Bags of oats home chore fix hammer handle at palgrave &amp; chat to prissicila Fleming ___ ____</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887</p> <p>November</p> <p>7: fine warm day: to palgrave work at house masons there came to ______ at night</p> <p>8: cold &amp; windy at palgrave: home for hay &amp; get nelson &amp; STovepipe got 6 lengths from Tom Faulkner to palgrave &amp; haul 8 Barrels of water carry Brick then to Thomas Guests with Liz &amp; Maggie &amp; wesley Strangeways to presentation part for Miss Devitt, good time then to palgrave at 2:30 in morning very cold &amp; clear : to Coulturs for a</p> <p>9: cold &amp; cloudy: at palgrave: work at house got Stove out of Temperance hall &amp; set it up - put in Bridging between Joice {joists?} haul2 Barrels of water with Charlie &amp; george: to mrs McMahons Citron party poking out suds: to Coulters all night rain at ____</p> <p>10: cold &amp; cloudy: rain snow cold: at palgrave work at house got 200 feet of lath from Darley: haul sawdust - Keep on for to prayer meeting at night - Mr Blanchard led it: to Coulters all</p> <p>11: cold windy all day: at palgrave. carrying the hod all day with mortar for masons plastering: plastered all day: to Flemings at night for chat: Marshall Alex come home to</p> <p>12: cold: mild windy: at palgrave: haul water ___ Barrels to run putty; carry Brick for Chimneys: masons got through today &amp; went home I gave Mr Phillips $10.00 &amp; owes him @2. 12/100 yet they pla___ Some for Miss McMahon &amp; Some for treacy: I shingled around the then Liz &amp; I went home nelson &amp; Buggy</p> <p>13X cool mild day: to home read Sleep: to palgrave afternoon make ____ in house, got tea at Stinsons. to Church Frank preached walk home with tom Billy Bingham Liz maggie &amp; I to toms for _______</p> <p>14: cloudy mild: rain: to home haul 1 Barrel of water in wagon nelson &amp; Molly then to Bush &amp; cut poles for turnip pit: haul home 2 loads wood: chores read &amp; sleep pile 1/2 cord of wood at house: mis___</p> <p>15: cloudy &amp; cool to palgrave with load of wood to Mr Blanchards $2.00 paid: put on fire in house Bring Box of mortar home for ____ fix turnip pit &amp; haul in turnips 2 loads to palgrave ___ &amp; I at ____ charlie &amp; Buggy to meeting in Church: to Mrs McManns: chat: then home</p> <p>16 cloudy mild cool: to palgrave with rough wood to house sent to Jos preston home at noon: then to mill with 2 Bags Barley chop haul in 6 Bags carrots, haul Straw to pig pen clean out pen to Sam McClellands for 2 cotton Bags of oats home chore fix hammer handle at palgrave &amp; chat to prissicila Fleming ___ ____</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887</p> <p>November</p> <p>17: fine cool windy squaly cold: to palgrave with some sand put it in house to Ballycroy then home, got papers: at home afternoon clean ___ Bushels of Barley then help tom to cut some wood &amp; haul it home for him to palgrave Maggie &amp; I at ______ ___ : make fire the house: home</p> <p>18: Squaly windy cool mild S.W. wind: to home clean up last of Barley and oil wagon load on barley to palgrave afternoon with 26B,9lbs of Barley 63 cts per Bushel $ ______ got iron wedge _____ at nicols for tome 15cts paid got 15 lbs of sugar ___ lbs of currants __ cts &amp; 1 Broom $1.50 paid them home chores</p> <p>19: cloudy cool S. wind rain to Snow: to Bolton with 11 bags of potatoes 90lbs per bag got 1/2 gallon of linseed oil 45 cts for horses: call at palgrave for Lizzie &amp; Mabel coming home: Shave &amp; polish shoes &amp; chores very Sleepy</p> <p>20 X: snowing Blustry all day: to home read sleep chores: to plagrave Liz: Mable &amp; I nelson &amp; Buggy to Mrs McMahons for tea then to Church Mr Blanchard preached to Mrs McMahons sing: then Liz &amp; I came home</p> <p>21: cold windy S. West wind: to home thrashing haul water &amp; chore very bad west wind fix up Barn doors &amp; feed: fix horses cold night</p> <p>22: cloudy mild calm to mill ___ toms Bag of flour &amp; Bag of shorts: took some hay &amp; oats &amp; Bag of potatoes to palgrave got 2 shoes removed on George &amp; got 2 new Shoes on Charlie: took Treacys 21 plank Back to him got dinner at Mrs McMahons then home to help to move machine to noonans place for Shiniman home chores give george oil 1. pint</p> <p>23: cloudy &amp; mild: to palgrave Liz &amp; I in Buggy with Molly: Brock &amp; Downey there putting on putty coat I mixed the putty &amp; tended them rented house to Bob Stokes for $4.00 per month &amp; we pay taxes &amp; do road work rent to be paid in advance</p> <p>24: cloudy &amp; cool rain &amp; Sleet: at palgrave tending masons putting on putty coat got Joe Preston today to fix around eve to church at night - English church: to see Maria Dodsworth after she was very sick</p> <p>25: cloudy fine mild rain at night: at palgrave Masons finished this morning: I went home for ___ &amp; clothes to clean out house down to Mrs McMahons then to Dodsworths to _____ hour: Maria was: ______ at night with pheobe aggie &amp; Francis shore Maria was very sick all night</p> <p>26: misty cloudy rain rain: at palgrave make Box for geese got 5 panes of glass from Beatty: 5 X 10: put in 2 went home molly &amp; Buggy Liz &amp; I chores sleep very sleepy____ apples &amp; write this</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887</p> <p>November</p> <p>27X mild cloudy: rain &amp; snow at night: to home read &amp; sleep: to palgrave at night to church Frank Blanchard preached: then Billy Bingham &amp; I went to Mission Service Mr Short spoke: then we went to see Maria Dodsworth then to Mrs McMahons for chat to wesley then Billy &amp; I went to Mrs Coulters for all night; Stormy &amp; snowing</p> <p>28: at palgrave cold: at house: preston here afternoon hang Doors: I went to Mr Blanchards at night - Mrs Blanchard &amp; ada there then to Mrs Coultfor all night: gave House order for 4 trees (oak leaf mountain ash $4.00)</p> <p>29: fine &amp; mild: at palgrave we work at house Mr preston all day hang Doors &amp; make four: wesley &amp; I went to see Mr Campbell I went down to see Maria Dodsworth then to bed at Coulters</p> <p>30: fine mild day: at palgrave Joe preston &amp; I finished house at noon in Blanchards measure door: Joe started to make Shelves for Beatty I put in some glass chat to Mr Stevenson at McMahons (learn ____)</p> <p>December</p> <p>1: cloudy squaly snow: at palgrave put in some glass walk home Sarah met me at matsons nelson &amp; Buggy: Kill Steer after noon tom: John Campbell: Sam McClelland &amp; pa &amp; I: then maggie &amp; went to palgrave: I sent $13.00 &amp; receipt for $2 56/100 to M. Sanderson premium on life Insurance for 1888: then to prayer meeting then to see Maria Dodsworth then to McMahon than Maggie &amp; I went home road very rough</p> <p>2. cold cloudy: to mill Jim &amp; I got Beef weighed: hind quarters one weighed 102 lbs &amp; the other 100 lbs front quarter 97 lbs then to palgrave Jim &amp; I with Beef: gave John nicol: quarter 102 lbs, Mr Blanchard 100 lbs $5.30 paid: Sold front quarter to Mrs Stinson for $4.35 97 lbs not paid: got one Bed from Coulters: then to Sam McClellands afternoon help him to Kill Beef home &amp; chores</p> <p>3: cloudy misty: to palgrave put in glass in windows got 25 cts worth of fish from darley: pa went to Bolton &amp; alex Coulter then Liz &amp; I came home with pa: rain tonight very Dark</p> <p>4X rain rain misley all day: cold at night: to home chores read sleep chores: Liz maggie &amp; I sing chores went to bed: no church today</p> <p>5: fine cold Blustery milder: to home: pa &amp; I haul over 2 loads of hay from Barn: haul home 1 load wood from bush: plaster Stable: chores</p> <p>6: fine &amp; warm: to home chores grease wagon &amp; Buggy: to palgrave with molly to get Boots fixed at laverys __ain ___ &amp; sewed: put in some glass then drove home: chores, painter came tonight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887</p> <p>December</p> <p>7: cloudy &amp; cold: to palgrave with painter clean out upstairs Sarah &amp; I he painted floors downstairs &amp; windows outside: move Bed from Coulters into house</p> <p>8: cloudy &amp; mild at palgrave clean out downstairs &amp; putty up home to prayer meeting at night Bob Bingham led it good time</p> <p>9: cloudy &amp; misley warm: at palgrave putty &amp; keep on fire for painter: to English Church at night Bob Stokes &amp; I: walk with Pheobe</p> <p>10: cloudy &amp; misley all day: at palgrave putty up holes and keep on fire for painter and help him Stop all night wet night</p> <p>11X: cloudy misty misley: at palgrave all day at Mrs McMahons to S.School: &amp; to church at night Mr Blanchard preached then to house then to Flemings for chat &amp; sing good time: muddy roads</p> <p>12: cloudy &amp; cold: at palgrave put up Scaffold and putty &amp; cut poles for wood: to Tottenham afternoon with Mrs McMahons horse &amp; Buggy with rings I post to Metcalfe got door for Blanchard lock &amp; hinges 35 cts: casings: Campbells at night: to wake he died today</p> <p>13: cloudy &amp; mild: at palgrave put mortar round chimney &amp; sweep of roof: walk home got home at Seven o'clock: road good &amp; hard</p> <p>14: cloudy mild day. to palgrave on nelson got 2 shoes removed on nelson haul Barrel water for scrubbing Sarah &amp; liz scrub out upstairs and I put on Door outside on cellar: wesley took nelson to Tottenham &amp; Back then he left got home at night I rode up on nelson very dark, mild night</p> <p>15: mild Snowy morning: to palgrave walking to house Started to paint got Brush from Flemings: gave Darley $10.00 for lath Stop in house all night</p> <p>16: cold &amp; cloudy fine day: at palgrave painting upstairs floor all day to Station at night then to Mrs Coulters with Brooks then to house all night</p> <p>17: fine mild day cloudy: at palgrave paint upstair floor 2nd time then help liz to scrub out downstairs then move bed home with pa &amp; liz (Bil_ on _____)</p> <p>18X: snow mild warm cooler: to home chores shave _____ : to palgrave to S.School then to Campbells for tea with Mr Stephenson then to church with Mr Stephenson then walk home: Frank preached Liz &amp; maggie</p> <p>19: fine mild cloudy: to palgrave got 6 Shoes removed at nicols at Mrs McMahons for Dinner to Dodsworths with shovel to Stinson got paid for Beef $4.35 then home: then to mill weigh 8 pigs tom &amp; I 792 lbs: george white &amp; cousin horse Broke Shafts Sore Boil on my neck</p> <p>20: fine mild cloudy: to home with Boil on neck: very sore: chores &amp; Sleep pa &amp; ma took 7 pigs 684 lbs to Orangeville got $6.40 per cwt $43.75 16 1/2 pairs of chickens at 30 cts per pair $4.95 cash in Orangeville</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1887</p> <p>December</p> <p>21: Snowing cloudy Blustry cold: to palgrave Maggie &amp; I in cutter the first Sleighing with nelson: I worked on Section in Stokes place he was away to Markdale getting married: to Mrs McMahons for Dinner &amp; Stopped there all night: wesley &amp; I up to house sing &amp; chat ________</p> <p>22: Stormy cloudy Blustry very cold: work on Section all day: then to Station at night wesley &amp; I to meet Stokes: then Back to Store then to prayer meeting to house light fire: then home with maggie in Cutter</p> <p>23: cloudy mild cool snow at night: to palgrave with george &amp; cutter with pig to Mrs McMahon 85lbs #5.40: wesley help me to move stove into Temperance &amp; Black it: put up hooks 12 in house: got #4.00 from R. Stokes for rent of house for January 1888 month gave him the key: put greens in Church drove home</p> <p>24: snowy all day a little &amp; mild: to home help to Build Sheep house pa, tom &amp; I</p> <p>25: X fine cloudy mild calm: to home read &amp; Sleep Christmas Dinner a goose Tom Faulkner &amp; wife &amp; Fleming here for Dinner &amp; tea then ___ Liz Maggie Will &amp; I went to palgrave with horses &amp; Sleigh to Church Mr Riddel preached a grand sermon the Church was full then home</p> <p>26: snowy till evening then fine: to palgrave Maggie left me to Dodson with cutter dine there: work on Section in Jigger house all afternoon ____ &amp; adze &amp; practice song for concert: to Oyster supper in hall at night waiting on table grand time Church full Standing up at Door, sing Song the kicking Mule: then home with our ones in sleigh grand party time</p> <p>27: fine: mild: S. wind: Mother &amp; I to palgrave with 1/2 Barrel flour to Mrs Mc I helped to clean up hall: then Brought paints &amp; work Bench &amp; other things home write letter to M. F. tonight</p> <p>28: Blustry windy: stormy very cold: to home put work Bench in cook house clean &amp; feed horses help pa &amp; ma to clean 12 Bushels of wheat for gr___ to Wm Elliots Sale afternoon with tom charlie &amp; cutter: chores</p> <p>29: very cold &amp; stormy N. W. wind: to home fix manger for ma____ &amp; charlie help to put dung around goose pen: make 2 wax to palgrave maggie &amp; I to Stokes with Bag of potatoes (90 cts paid) prayer Brooks led</p> <p>30: clear cold N. air calm: to home haul load of wood for tom from wilson Bush, haul home limbs &amp; Baswood wood with molly &amp; george chores fine moonlight tonight cold</p> <p>31: snowing &amp; Blowing all day east storm: to home chores &amp; Sew leather lines &amp; sew shaft holes in single harness split some do chores</p> <p>1888</p> <p>January</p> <p>1X cloudy misley rain: turn cold afternoon: to home chores read &amp; sleep palgrave Church at night Mr Blanchard preached : Billy Bingham home (ann will Sarah Liz maggie Jim &amp; I in sleigh)</p> <p>2 very cold &amp; Stormy w. wind: to home sew felt Boots saw limbs to toms to get him to Kill Steer tomorrow: to Reaneys with Billy Bingham in ______ very cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January</span></h2> <p>3 : fine clear &amp; cold : to home : haul over 1 load of hay to stable : kill {sheep?} haul 1 load of wood for tom : to palgrave with 24 B. 18 lbs. of wheat got 78 per Bushel $18 ⁹⁵⁄₁₀₀ from R.J. McClelland : to lavery's with Lizzies shoe: home.</p> <p><br /> 4 : mild snowing all day : to home: chores, clean 12 Bushels of wheat : Pa went to {Orangeville?} Charlie &amp; cutter with {hide?} : Clean out cow stables. I put in feed for them anew to creek with cows : to mill with 355 lbs of Oats for tom to be chopped &amp; two quarters of Beef to get weighed : hind quarter weighed 72 lbs : &amp; front 71 lbs: chores</p> <p><br /> 5 : fine mild morn : to home : chores feed cattle.. cut wood : to Ballycroy on molly to post 2 letters. one to windsor watch works : one to J. A McMurtry Toronto : water cows. oil single harness. chores : to palgrave at night maggie &amp; I. george &amp; cutter. to prayer meeting: to Stokes (12 oclock for chat : then home maggie &amp; I Lizzie stopped at Mrs McMahon's all night</p> <p><br /> 6 : misley misty e. wind : to home chores read &amp; sleep carry flour upstairs (1 for chores to Lortingtons with Sam McClelland to see mare : home &amp; saw wood at house for chores</p> <p><br /> 7 : mild fine w. wind : to Orangeville for 50 Bushels of oats 35¢ per bushel got Bill got 1½ dozen hooks : had lunch 15cts : got 10 cts of sweets : gave henderson $4⁴⁄₁₀₀ wesley Strangeways here {supper?} : I came home : chores &amp; shave</p> <p><br /> 8 X : fine mild squaly snow fine night : to home chores six at watch chores to palgrave at night with pa. sarah: Liz: maggie: ann &amp; will : Mr Richardson preached missionary sermon large crowd: home &amp; chores :</p> <p><br /> 9 : clear &amp; cold s.e. wind. to home haul load of limbs home from Bush with george &amp; molly : pa went Bolton with 6 Bags of potatoes : I cut Jims hair then went to palgrave got lock I went to Tottenham &amp; got it changed for a new one then Back to palgrave &amp; put on lock &amp; 1 Dozen clothe hooks {illegible} had tea at R Stokes : {illegible} Stokes went to Tottenham with one &amp; Back : for ride : get home at 11^ocke, (cold night cabin -1</p> <p><br /> 10 : cold squaly &amp; very Stormy : cold night : to home haul home some wood got Boards of hay stack &amp; fix wagon house : went to the school for will &amp; Lizzie (and Annie Stephens &amp; Maggie : home : chores : then to palgrave charlie &amp; cutter to missionary meeting. Mr Wass &amp; Mr Richardson &amp; the 2 Blanchards there to R Stokes for chat sat with mary till after one then home at 3 pretty cold night</p> <p><br /> 11 : clear &amp; calm &amp; cold : to home make roads to Bark &amp; haul it home into lane all but a little done chores jim &amp; sarah went to presbyterian Church {molly?} &amp; cutter</p> <p><br /> 12 : cold &amp; strong e. went : to Orangeville with Sam McClelland his fox &amp; our cutter : very cold : home &amp; to palgrave at night nelson &amp; cutter to prayer meeting &amp; Business meeting about sunday school (going to {hear?} concert on the 6th of February : then home : very stormy &amp; snowing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January</span></h2> <p>13 : mild misley : stormy s.w. wind : &amp; west very cold : to home chores: in Bush {split?} and pile ½ cord of wood : to palgrave ma &amp; George &amp; cutter get 2 shoes remove on george’s front feet : gave Mrs McMahon 1. Bag potatoes (got sugar for potatoes) : Ma got new {Book?}: {Lavery?}</p> <p>14 : clear &amp; fine s. wind all day : to home : haul some clover hay over to stable in then to Bush &amp; fetch home plow &amp; {Doubletrees?} &amp; the last of the Bark : then gave to pa to go to Lockton to school meeting &amp; I took George &amp; nelson &amp; hauled ½ {cord?} wood to tom : to Binghams swamp see Bob about {guior?} {There is text written above in brackets, but it is illegible.}: to water horses at {illegible} haul home 1 load of limbs : then to hunt with W. Lindsay &amp; Wes. Strangerways shot (chores &amp; {illegible}</p> <p>15 X : clear fine cold north air: to home chores wash &amp; {illegible} &amp; sweep floor they went reanys church: to palgrave with molly &amp; cutter: to Sunday school. Then to {Mr McMahon?} with Wesley Strangerways put molly in stable &amp; stopped to after church Mr Blanchard preached : to {illegible} got pay ticket from Bob then to mrs mcmahons then home : fine cold night</p> <p>16 : fine clear shar s. wind : to Orangeville with load of bark to the lower tannery put horses in paisley stable 10 ^cts, : got loaf of Bread 5^cts, : home : {illegible}</p> <p>,17 : cloudy squaly snow &amp; milder: to palgrave molly &amp; cutter with 1 Bag of potatoes to R. Stokes: ^{gets paid,} : got $3^00, from {pay car?} for work on section : got $4 ²⁰⁄₁₀₀ from R. Stokes : $2^{00 ,}for rent to 15^th, of February : $1⁸⁰⁄₁₀₀ for 2 Bags of {potatoes} &amp; 40^cts, for {lamp?} : home &amp; help tom &amp; jim to kill 2 pigs : joe preston here today clean out stable &amp; help jim to haul 2 Barrels of water : tom got his chop home</p> <p>18 : clear fine mild : to Orangeville with load of Bark to tannery Joe preston went to mono mills with me : pa paid him $5^{00 ,}this morning : pa &amp; ma went to Bolton George &amp; cutter : George Chapman married {today} to Miss {Leggett?}</p> <p>,19 : clear &amp; cold. Windy at night very cold : to Orangeville with last load of Bark. got it measured 3¾ cords $4^00, per cord $15^{00 ,}paid : home then Lizzie &amp; I went to palgrave George &amp; cutter : prayer meeting to stopes for chat to {illegible} for Lizzie home</p> <p>20 : clear &amp; frosty very sharp keen freeze : to home haul home wood with molly &amp; George : to Ballycroy post letter to J. A. McMurty &amp; Co Toronto with $3^{00 ,}got 2 letters from {N w mine?} from Simon &amp; Sarah’s from Margery: in swamp with Binghams : Tom : &amp; Jim : home &amp; haul 1 load of wood : chores : cold evening</p> <p>21 : clear &amp; very cold all day : to Orangeville with load of Bark for Curran’s good sleighing But very cold : got watch key 10^cts,^,hair cut &amp; shave 25^cts,^,: go watch key cut 10^cts,^,: wesley Strangeways here &amp; {illegible}</p> <p>22 X : fine clear &amp; cold : went to Mr Strangeway’s wesley Strangeways wesley McMahon &amp; I got there (at noon) had Dinner : then Ida &amp; I went down to Blacks Church at 2.30 Mr Hill preached : Back with Ida to their place for tea : then went to Bolton with Ida : Billy &amp; cutter : to hear Mr Lavery preach : then drove home to Strangeways with Ida : Fred . walter &amp; wesley went in their cutter got to bed Wesley &amp; I at 11.30 fine Bright moonlight night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January</span></h2> <p>23 : clear &amp; frost Blustry afternoon : at Strangeways Ida &amp; I had a chat in Dining room {illegible} all {illegible} kitchen : then I shaved sand Jefferson : then wesley Strangeways &amp; wesley McCahon &amp; I started for home got to our place 12:30 : had Dinner then I went to palgrave to get shoe on nelson took wesley McMahon home to palgrave got valise with samples from Toronto (express 25^cts,paid) left Sarah’s shoes at Lavery’s to get halfsoles &amp; {illegible} home &amp; sold Molly to Boyce Boy’s for $100^{00 ,}cash they took her away do chores look at samples : Jim Liz : Maggie &amp; wesley Strangeways went to Reanys to church</p> <p>24 : clear &amp; frosty : to pond for 3 Barrels of water with Jim : then tom jim &amp; I put hay on Scaffold &amp; hauled in 4 loads out J Sock : upset {load?} twice</p> <p>25 : cloudy cast wind snowing afternoon : to home haul in 4 {boads?} of hay all of stack tom jim &amp; I sleep. Fix Bridle &amp; sew my felt Boot and Jims Boot afternoon : write letter to S Gower tonight : make bottle of ink (chores)</p> <p>26 : snowy North wind stormy very cold : to home : chores help pa &amp; ma to clean 12 Bushels of wheat feed horses : to Ballycroy on nelson to post letter to Simon Gower got papers : home split wood at house : chores : Maggie Liz &amp; I went to palgrave at night Liz stopped &amp; Maggie &amp; I came home road drifted : stormy (cold :</p> <p>27 : stormy very cold North wind : to home chores fill 13 Bags of oats for S McClelland to pay him Back. To creek with cows chores sleep : Bite on my neck</p> <p>28 : clear &amp; very cold : to S McClellands with 13 Bags of oats : then home got 3 Barrels &amp; hauled 3 Barrels of water in house afternoon road drifted sick &amp; boil on my neck : chores : (Eclipse on moon tonight) (we seen it)</p> <p>{there is text written sideways in the middle of the page surrounded by a bubble. It reads: 3 cold stormy days N.W. wind}</p> <p>29 X fine mild day : to home chores : sleep read : Boil on neck : to palgrave at night Sarah. Maggie : ann will &amp; I all in sleigh to Church Mr Blanchard Mrs Shinnimans funeral sermon : Brought Liz home Mrs Cox up with us fine night</p> <p>30 : cloudy mild calm day to home : to Bush split wood forenoon haul home 4 loads wood with george &amp; nelson afternoon: chores: Sharp hay Knife fine night</p> <p>31: cloudy mild day to home: chores haul home 1 load of poles from Bush for wood to Rutledges sale on cargoes place afternoon : at palgrave got cream tartar ¼ lbs 10cts paid : post letter to W^{m ,}{William} McMahon 330 taylor st Dayton Ohio for Maggie then home do chores : pa to Orangeville today Charlie &amp; cutter : pay Bills : write in Book</p> <p>1: cloudy mild N. air: to pond for 3 Barrels water pa &amp; I : then to Bush for 1 load of poles: then put horses in stable then split &amp; pile 1/2 cord of wood at house put rack on sleigh put on wood &amp; split &amp; pile 1/2 wood: to Rob's hill with 1/2 cord wood then home: Tom Coulter came up home with me for all night -: chores:</p> <p>2: cloudy Mild day to Bolton with 1 cord of green maple wood to Herbert Bolton $4 50/100 got 5 cts Apples: then home chores: to palgrave Sarah &amp; I to prayer meeting Mr Blanchard let it: to Stokes then home Dark mild night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February</span></h2> <p>3 : cloudy mild fine day: in Sam McClellands swamp helping tom &amp; jim to split rails 220 : Finerty Boys hauling out : ride up with s kelly : chores :</p> <p>4 : cloudy mild snow at night : at W^m, {William} Whites sawlog Bee haul 4 load from Henry sloans Bush : then Liz &amp; I went to palgrave for to get syrup &amp; for Mr &amp; Mrs. R. Stokes &amp; Ada Dowding for sunday : snowing tonight</p> <p>5 X : cloudy squaly fine night cooler : to Reaneys Church Jim : Liz : Maggie : ada Dowding Mr. &amp; Mrs stokes &amp; I all in the sleigh : Mr Garner preached : Mr Rodwell &amp; Lavery there to a grand quarterly meeting at home afternoon : then to palgrave at night Mr &amp; Mrs Stokes : ada Dowding Liz: maggie : pa : &amp; I all in sleigh &amp; Mrs Faulkner : Frank Blanchard preached fine clear mild : to home grind axes in Bush cut maple logs to haul home to sam McClellands for is Bobsleighs to haul logs home to sam : help. Angus McDonald (½) 30cts to saw logs &amp; help Jim to load up : haul 3 Barrels of water at night : chores : (sore throat)</p> <p>7 : cloudy mild s.w. wind : to home in Bush cut logs with Angus McDonald &amp; help Jim to load them on : sawing wood at house afternoon Angus &amp; I Jim file saw : chores very windy S.W. windy mild</p> <p>8 : fine Blustry clear cold : to home split &amp; pile wood &amp; saw at house then to palgrave with ma : to Jeffersons sale : Billy Bingham home with me I cut his hair: {poarkrind?} candy 10^cts, paid</p> <p>9 : cold clear very cold milder : calm &amp; cold : to home split &amp; pile wood st house tom &amp; Angus sawing : in Bush afternoon cut logs &amp; help Jim to load angus &amp; tom my sore neck</p> <p>10 : clear &amp; frosty : to home : chores wash my feet saw wood file our new saw saw &amp; split wood : to pond for 3 Barrels of water : chores milder tonight (angus here {today?}</p> <p>11 : fine mild clear : to home : in Bush cut logs for wood with angus McDonald &amp; tom cut toms stub : afternoon saw wood at house &amp; haul 2 loads of logs from Bush Jim Tom &amp; I 1 load for tom : to palgrave with Angus paid angus $3³⁰⁄₁₀₀ to station see brooks home</p> <p>12 X : fine mild day to home chores shave : to toms with nelson &amp; cutter tom &amp; ann to Doctor Bonnar with Baby sore mouth home chores ma {rob?} &amp; lizzie came up : to palgrave Lizzie &amp; I to Church Frank preached Organ in Church they took Lizzie down to Sam Robs Then home George &amp; cutter fine night</p> <p>13 : fine mild thawing s. w. wind : to home saw wood at house tim &amp; I then haul over load of hay from saw : took load of wood to robs hill took 1 bag potatoes 90^cts,^,to Mrs McMahon got Broom 25cts Biscuits 25cts then home chores</p> <p>14 : cloudy misley rain Blustry snowing sold &amp; windy N. wind : to home chores saw martingale file &amp; set Buck saw : put on load of wood split : some Blocks fed horses Boiled oats &amp; flaxseed (: write 3 letters : 1 to John McMahon 1 to S. Gower 1 to M. S. : valentines</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February</span></h2> <p>15 : clear &amp; very cold &amp; frosty all day N. wind : to Bolton with load of wood to Mrs Gardhouse : got George shod {shoed} at Nichols going 2 new shoes (hind feet) &amp; 2 removes gave Stokes 1. Bag of potatoes 9cts : posted 2 letters 3^cts,^,each &amp; 1 letter valentine to M. F. 7^cts, got Box pastilles {illegible} 25 cts paid all</p> <p>16 : clear &amp; frosty s. wind milder rained at night : to palgrave with ½ cord of 22 in wood to lavery $1⁵⁰⁄₁₀₀ : home &amp; haul 3 Barrels of water : to Robs hill with load of wood home &amp; chores to palgrave alone Charlie &amp; cutter to prayer meeting Mr Blanchard led it talk to Ada Dowding then to bodsworth chat to tommy &amp; maria &amp; phoebe : andy {smaller?} there (for horses : home at 12 am</p> <p>17 : fine mild west wind cloudy : to Bolton with load of wood to Mrs Gardhouse 4 &amp; 3 cords $9⁵⁰⁄₁₀₀ {as money?} Sinner at Elliots 25cts paid then home &amp; load up for tomorrow fix horses</p> <p>18 : fine cloudy mild : to Bolton with 2¼ cord of 22 in wood to Herb Bolton $4⁵⁰⁄₁₀₀ got $1⁵⁰⁄₁₀₀ from Mrs guardhouse dinner at Elliots 25cts paid : then to palgrave &amp; gave aggie Bradley 25^cts, missionary money : then got $4⁹⁰⁄₁₀₀ from Mrs stokes for rent to march 15 &amp; 90^cts, for 1 Bag of potatoes : then home chores shave : then to palgrave to practice singing in choir</p> <p>19 X : cloudy mild rain at night : to home chores &amp; read : to palgrave Sunday school to Flemings for tea to church first night the choir sang : Mr Blanchard preached : got ride with tom shinimans team Billy Bingham &amp; I &amp; Jim Scott then walk home (in toms for drink) chores and {night?}</p> <p>20 : cloudy misley : mild find thawing turn cool &amp; stormy w. wind : to Bolton with 11 Bags of potatoes 9 Bags at $1^{00 ,}&amp; 2 at 90^cts, $10⁸⁰⁄₁₀₀ - cash : had miss Reid up to cooks coming home road very soft sam Cobean up from palgrave with us going to toms :</p> <p>21 : fine &amp; clear : to home chores to palgrave with Jim in sleigh at Stokes for tea to Caledon East on train (20cts) : to oyster supper (25cts) for Methodist church stopped at Beamishes all night : spent 20cts : &amp; 50^cts,^,for Bed &amp; Breakfast =$1¹⁶⁄₁₀₀= in all</p> <p>22 : fine warm day up 5^th, line Caledon Dinner at pa Cunningtons tea at George Brackens stopped all night at Haragan’s : sold 20^{lbs ,}of {tea?} today :</p> <p>23 : squaly snow : fine warm day : up 5^th, line to No 10 across to 4^th, line down it to No 5 : Dinner at Sandy {McClissh’s?} : across to 3^rd, line up it to Joseph Fergusons foot of the mountain stopped there all night : sold 25^lbs, today fine clear night</p> <p>24 : fine clear warm day : across Fergusons field to 2^nd, line up it to No 15. across to Charleston down centre road to {claude?} got ride with alex McCall to Bolton then walked down stopped at peter Mcgarvery’s all night spent 70cts sold 1 {lb?} coffee today</p> <p>25 : cloudy snowing &amp; rain to noon : mild after noon : walk up centre road to rail road walk up track to Caledon East then came to palgrave on train to stokes for chat : Bob &amp; I to practices walk home road very wet windy night : got 10^cts, in raisins : 10^cts, nuts : (in {M.C. campbells) {zylonite?} collar 20^cts, : fare to palgrave 20^cts, : : 80^cts, in all</p> <p>26 X : cloudy Blustry snow w. wind : to home chore write in this for last week shane : chore Liz &amp; John Robb here : to palgrave maggie &amp; I in cutter with George : stopped for practice after church : Mr Blanchard preached : snowy blustry night cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February</span></h2> <p>27 : clear cold west wind : to home . chores write name on circulars {illegible} cards take down the name of orders on Blank sheet . water &amp; feed cows Jim &amp; pa to Bolton with load of wood : I fixed cutter got Bedding : clean horses &amp; bed them (fine moonlight night very cold)</p> <p>28 : fine clear cold s. w. wind snow at night : chores : to mono mills with George in cutter got his tooth filed by R. Mason 50cts paid : to Orangeville got 4 powders of arsenic 10cts 5 grams each for George : got lunch 15cts : check for horse in stable 10cts Back to mono mills got woolen drawers at patterson &amp; masons : home : $1³⁵⁄₁₀₀ cts in all</p> <p>29 : fine mild calm day : to home : chores : in Bush pa &amp; I cut 1 cord 22 in wood to mill smith 173^{lbs ,}oats god chopped paid 17^cts, : home &amp; paint new neck yoke chores to Bush with Jim for load of wood feed &amp; clean horses : gave them some turnips</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March</span></h2> <p>1 : cloudy mild snowing afternoon : to Toronto : to Robs Hill with Jim then got ride with willie Campbell to Bolton Mrs Gregg &amp; I stopped at station Bolton fare to city &amp; return 1³⁵⁄₁₀₀ : Barber 25^cts, : Dinner 25^cts, gave J. A. McMurtry $14⁰⁰⁄₁₀₀ : on tea order : 2 cigars 10cts : fare to palgrave 25cts : oranges &amp; figs 15cts : 16{¹⁵⁄₁₀₀?} got Back to palgrave on evening train went to R. stokes had tea &amp; chat then to the church to practice a few tunes ada played: then home in cutter with maggie &amp; Billy Bingham snowy night</p> <p>2 : snowing &amp; sleeting all day : to home read clean out cow stables &amp; Bed them write letter to John McMahon : to Ballycroy post letter : in toms for chat tom in stable thrashing oats : then home do chores carry in wood misty rain tonight</p> <p>3 : clear cold N. W. wind : to stable put in horses &amp; flour : got tea then maggie &amp; I went to palgrave George &amp; cutter for tomorrow night done very well : home pretty cold night : look at (parcels)</p> <p>4X : clear &amp; frosty cold N. air : to home chores : clean out cow stable &amp; horse stable share read sing sleep : to palgrave at night Jim maggie &amp; I : em &amp; Jim scott we had sam McClellands sleigh : sing in choir : solo : Trusting in the promise of the Saviour Frank preached then home I rode with Billy Bingham &amp; martha in cutter I drove</p> <p>5 : clear &amp; frosty : to home chores: to Ballycroy to office got nothing with george &amp; cutter: home for dinner : then down through albion got 1 order from Henry Horan for 5^lbs, of Japan at 50^cts, : then home cold &amp; sleepy : poor days work</p> <p>6 : fine Blustry : calm cold : to home for noon write letter to j. a. McMurtry for invoice &amp; price of Tea by the chest : down {18^th,?} line to 25 across to 3 and up to town line home got order from Mrs Longworth for 3^lbs,Japan Tea at 35^cts, per lb sold 1. Tin B. powder to mrs {gormican?} {(owe)?} ^35,^cts, &amp; 1 to mrs Longworth ^20,^cts, : get tea at J. Martins</p> <p>7 : fine : cloudy mild : to home chores feed horses write name on Bills &amp; cards : To Tom Cobean’s sale afternoon Jim &amp; I George &amp; cutter : Jim Bought to steer for $15²⁵⁄₁₀₀ Ten months credit : drove it home fine night mild) Due 7^th, of Jan ^x89,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March</span></h2> <p>8 : fine mild clear N. air : to Orangeville fair George &amp; cutter {pat capproy?} over from mono mills to Orangeville with me spend 10^cts, : got Big watch fixed 30^cts, lunch at medley’s 15^cts, : matches 3 boxes 3^cts,^,: group picture 30^cts, : spent 10^cts, {share?} &amp; I then to mono mills &amp; got order for 3^lbs, Tea at 25^cts, per lb : then home got supper &amp; maggie &amp; I went to palgrave to practice nelson &amp; cutter : then home &amp; write letter to M. {F.?}</p> <p>9 : fine clear warm hot sun : left home in mossing with George &amp; cutter with Tea . coffee &amp; B. powder drove to mono mills post letter went down 6 line to stony hill went across No 15 side road to 3^rd, line then down to a. grahams $2^{30 ,}: to Mrs {Bourlands?} : to George Brakens $5^00, for call night : fine mild night</p> <p>10 : cloudy mild clear warm : left G. Brackens went to Haragan’s $2^00, : drove to Caledon cast &amp; fed horse got Bolt in runner of cutter : to G Williams got order for 3^lbs, Tea at 35^cts, $1^05, to Nathan longs got order for 5^lbs, young hyson at 50^cts, $2^50, : then drove home for supper fed George &amp; maggie : Billy Bingham &amp; I went to palgrave to practice took 1 Bag of potatoes (to stokes (wet snowy night)</p> <p>11 X snowing &amp; blowing south wind : to home : sleep till 9.30 : chores share read sleep feed horses Lizzie &amp; George Robb came here got tea went to palgrave to Church Lizzie maggie ann &amp; I in sleigh George Robb drove home alone : Frank Blanchard preached : maggie &amp; I sing in choir : sang : why not : for voluntary Billy Bingham there (fine clear cold night)</p> <p>12 : clear &amp; cold N. wind : to home fill out order for Tea &amp; write letter to J. A. McMurtry to Tottenham Lizzie &amp; I Liz got her 4 teeth filled $2^00, I got post office order for $16^00, to sent to J. A. McMurtry 10lbs : spent 10cts : then to palgrave got order from stokes for 3^lbs, Black &amp; 2^lbs, young hyson $2^50, close letter with order for tea : post office order &amp; letter : &amp; gave to Brooks to post</p> <p>13 : cold stormy North storm all Day the stormiest day has been this winter to home : chores read sleep do chores help maggie in with clothes of line shovel some snow : chores help Jim get 1 Bag of oats very cold stormy night</p> <p>14 : clear cold fine : to home chores : to toms help tom to cut a few Blocks of wood had dinner there then tom &amp; I went up home tom got some potatoes &amp; I got coat &amp; vest then we started to go to Cooks sale no sale Back to palgrave I went to station tom went to Bill Mullens : I got ride up with Joe McCaughlin in sleigh John &amp; Joe Finerty : Dave Matson &amp; Jack : see about Bobsleighs : home at 12^{30 ,}cold night the road Drifted awful Bad</p> <p>15 : fine clear mild : to home haul over 1 load of hay to stable tom Jim &amp; I chores to Bush cutting wood tom Jim &amp; I : home &amp; chores maggie &amp; I went to palgrave nelson &amp; cutter road very Bad took 6 doz. Eggs to palgrave for ann to Mrs McMahon’s got 25^cts, of 3 ct stamps post 2 letter on train got Bottle pastilles 25cts to church &amp; sing for practice good time : fine mild night home at 11^30,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March</span></h2> <p>16 : cloudy fine mild : to palgrave with George &amp; cutter got 2 shoes removed George : got my felt Boots sewed &amp; a half sole on 1 &amp; got heels on lizzies slippers a piece on 1 of her shoes at Lavery’s : gave Mrs McMahon 1 Bag of potato at 90^cts, got sugar for it: got $4^{00 ,}from rent &amp; 90^cts, for 1 Bag of potatoes {from?} Stokes I had Dinner with him. Chat to old alex in Flemings play checkers {with?} priscilla hitch up George &amp; feed him oats in {Treacys?} shed then home : snowy night</p> <p>17 : clear fine cold : in S McClellands Bush help tom to cut hemlock tops : home for dinner : to Joseph Coolahan’s sale after noon with tom &amp; sam home for tea do chores : went to palgrave Maggie Lizzie &amp; I in cutter to practice to Flemings see {Maggie?}</p> <p>18 X : fine clear mild S. wind : to home chores clean out stables water cows shave dress : pa ma Jim &amp; liz : went to Reaney’s church in sleigh: I went to palgrave to s School George &amp; cutter : home got tea then Liz maggie &amp; I went to palgrave to church {Blson?} stop &amp; practice after church then home : ann got ride home with Billy Bingham. tonight (old Mr Blanchard preached</p> <p>19 : fine clear warm : to home to toms in morning to S. McClellands about {Beer?} home for Breakfast going to kill steer but did not he was to poor : the I went to palgrave with George &amp; cutter took Butter to Mrs McMahon : to Station got Tea 55^lbs, 45^cts,^,paid : took stokes tea to his place chat not paid : to Blanchards paid Mrs Blanchard $1^00, for window : then home Dave Wilson with me {cho?} to mill for chop</p> <p>20 : misley rain mild west w : to home : chores : I made a gate in the Barn 10 feet long : Jim tom &amp; Dave Wilson in Bush out wood thawing all day stack fell today Billy Bingham here tonight chat &amp; sing : chat on line at gate to 2.30 in morning</p> <p>21 : cloudy snowing &amp; Blowing N. wind to home read sleep till noon chores then to Bush after noon help tom Jim &amp; Dave Wilson to cut &amp; pile wood : chores at night strong west wind</p> <p>22 : clear cold N. wind : to home : in Bush Dave &amp; I Tramp road &amp; out some Hemlock Jim haul home wood : to Cooks Sale after noon : to Church practice : home road is</p> <p>23 : clear &amp; cold : deliver tea to Mrs Longworth $1^00,paid : to H Horan $2^50,paid : to B Long $3 ⁵⁰⁄₁₀₀ G Williams $1^00, : sold 5^lbs, to H. Wilson $2^50,paid : to Caledon East fed horse then went to {walter?} murdocks got tea there then to G. Brackens with 1^lbs, of coffee for Mrs Bracken present 40cts across field to 4^th, line up to G. Campbells. Back down to A.M. farlane’s for ale night : get 1. order for 5^lbs, Black &amp; green from Mrs {Gossniean?} this morning ---</p> <p>24 : clear cold : to Toronto left George &amp; cutter at A. Mcfarlane’s : Belle &amp; {illegible} went to 116 James street Toronto : to rogan’s for dinner 25cts : got 2 mats $1^00, : oranges 25cts fare to Toronto &amp; Back $1^05, : on train 25cts : easter egg (15^cts,) : gave ada (20cts) : drove home 11.30 oclock at night very cold</p> <p>25 X : cloudy mild night : to home : chores shave to creek with cam : to palgrave with Liz &amp; maggie to S. School to Stopes for tea : then to Church sing in choir Shim preached.</p> <p>26 : cloudy misley rain : to home : chore : Dave &amp; I made 1. Gate afternoon : pa &amp; ma went to Bolton with 3 Bags of wheat got Bran 4 Bags : misley all day (tom pick his potatoes)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March</span></h2> <p>27 : cloudy warm mild : to Binghams for chat to Boys : to currans &amp; finertys then to palgrave fed George oats in Treacy’s shed. I had dinner at Stokes &amp; I cut his hair. (no orders today) hitch up George went up to Dodworths for a chat then home</p> <p>28 : cloudy rain to noon cloudy mild : to home chores write letter to S. Gower sleep till noon : then went to Bush with Jim &amp; Dave cut wood tom came up (help me to cut</p> <p>29 : fine mild cloudy cool. Snow at night : to Orangeville Sarah &amp; I George &amp; cutter got Moustache Cup &amp; Saucer 35cts : Dinner 15cts : sweets 5cts : hook for horse bag 10cts : Sarah got dress goods &amp; I paid Bonnar coming home on road $6^00, : road very Bad got home at 5 ock got tea then maggie &amp; I went to palgrave to prayer meeting &amp; practice ada played I got 2 lamps for organ 75cts</p> <p>30 : cloudy mild snow storm : chores write letter to Ontario Tea Company and enclose $2^{00 ,} in it : to post office afternoon post letter talk to {Sam?} he came down to toms : Bill &amp; {Fanny?} &amp; {mealic?} there : home &amp; help maggie milk chores &amp; cows</p> <p>31 : fine warm mild : to home chores to Ballycroy George &amp; cutter left cloth at Cooks for suit. Home for Dinner : to palgrave see Darley Zimmerman about lumber for platform : then to 8^th, line went up &amp; down &amp; Back to palgrave put George in Stokes Stable : cut maria Dodsworths Hair had tea I went to {preach?} with Phoebe : hitch horse then practice then home road getting very slushy (maggie went with Billy Bingham &amp; Back again</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April</span></h2> <p>1 X : fine cloudy cool : to home chores water cattle clean out Stables {Shop?} went to palgrave S. School : then to Coulters for tea to Church with Boys sing ins choir Ada Blanchard played I eat 8 eggs today : Easter I rode home with Billy Bingham tim drove our horses : mealy mag Liz ma &amp; ann will &amp; Baby</p> <p>2 : fine mild : started for the forks of the credit : got to John Bibles for dinner to Haragans for night – no orders today : to Brackens &amp; Lindseys with {illegible} in cattle</p> <p>3 : fine warm day : at Haragans : wood Bee sawing wood till tea time then to J Fords at the Forks all night – no orders today : at fords all night</p> <p>4 : fine warm cloudy mild : left fords &amp; went to forks got 1. Order from J Dunn : had dinner at Mrs Woods (25cts : walked up into quarrie to see new {work?} then up through Brimstone point to Cataract then to Charleston &amp; gave W^m, {William} Stubbs note for $8^00, for Few months. then started home got home at 9.30 at night</p> <p>5 : cloudy rain thunder rain till noon : fine &amp; mild afternoon : I helped maggie to milk them I wrote in this for last 3 days then I slept till Dinner time : then Jim &amp; I went to Bush &amp; fell Birch tree &amp; saw {most?} of it : home had tea : then to S. Kellys Jim &amp; I help him to skin Bull warm night</p> <p>6 : fine mild windy west wind cool : to home haul over load of hay on sleigh to Stable : Jim file saw I read &amp; sleep &amp; chores till tea 4 oclock then Jim &amp; went to Bush saw up Big Beach top and cut down maple tree out of Baswood cut off 2 cuts home &amp; chores</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April</span></h2> <p>{Diarist started writing March, but wrote April over it.}</p> <p>7 : frosty cool N. air : to home in Bush sawing wood Jim &amp; I sawed maple 2 Beachs &amp; fell 1. Birch &amp; cut off 10 Blocks. to house feed &amp; water horses shave. To palgrave on nelson to practice ward three : road very bad : good s</p> <p>8 X : fine clear warm frosty at night : to home chores read Sleep till noon to palgrave S. School to Flemings for Tea : then to Church Frank {preach} Bill Bingham &amp; I in sodsworths for chat : walk home roads muddy : in town for {illegible} &amp; {lunch?}</p> <p>9 : fine warm : fill out order for 2. caddies of Tea &amp; write letter to J. A. McMurty to palgrave pile maple flooring in old Stable head dinner at Stokes : then to Frank McCauley’s N818 7^th, line albion to get Catarrh cured {stop?} all night : went through 1. Operation very hard to Stand</p> <p>10 : cloudy rainy all. Day : Started home from McCauley’s to palgrave at Station talk to Brooks : had Dinner at Mrs McMahons : got 51cts worth of postage stamps at Beattys : to Flemings for umbrella then home (road very muddy)</p> <p>11 : fine mild clear : to home seal letter with $4⁵⁷⁄₁₀₀ for McMurtry &amp; {illegible} for Lizzie to post : in Bush saw Birch tree then fell 2 trees &amp; trimmed them up then fell 5 more to Be trimmed tomorrow : cut Billy Binghams hair : {much?} {(stronger?}</p> <p>{Text written in margin next to 12. It reads Flora cow.}</p> <p>12 : fine clear cool cold : to J Matsons with flora come to Bull : She took to home afternoon grind tom’s axe : in Bush pa &amp; I trim up 5 trees then home chores : then went to Bingham’s Currans &amp; Finerty’s ask hands for sawing Bee home &amp; Bed horses</p> <p>13 : Fine mild warm S. wind squaly snow fine mild evening : to home all day sawing wood ins Bush (Sawing Bee) tom Faulkner. Jas. Jones. Billy Young Bob White : Billy Bingham : Barney Curran : Joh Finerty : S. Kelly : Jim pa &amp; I will Lindsey here today on Sulkey : got 2 letters from McMurtry . 1. a letter 1. Invoice</p> <p>14 : cloudy squaly snow cool N. wind : to Ballycroy get pants cut out at Crooks 25cts {paid?} at home chore &amp; get Buggy out &amp; oiled : shave : Sarah &amp; I to palgrave with nelson &amp; Buggy to Station for Tea 2 caddies : got 5cts sweets (at McMahons): to Dodsworths see maria : to {illegible} (road muddy) home</p> <p>15 X : fine mild cool night : to home chores read sleep . dress to palgrave at night to Church Mr Blanchard preached I had lantern ann Sarah Liz {Maggie} Billy Bingham &amp; I walked. the road was muddy : to toms {canning?} home.</p> <p>16 : fine cool Bright N. wind cold : to ned Gormicans with a 5^lb, caddie of Tea $2^50, paid $2^25, : then home dinner : to Stokes with 1. Bad potatoes: I got 2 shoes removed on nelson today at J. nicols : {WC Canley’s?} for car care gave him $2^00, : Back to palgrave to Station then to Church Brooks &amp; I measure platform : then home &amp; chores cold clear night</p> <p>17 : fine mild south wind squaly snow cool : walk to Credit Forks with tea to {illegible} $2^50,paid walk down to Inglewood came to palgrave on train 25cts : walk home in town for {cha?} home : 10</p> <p>18 : fine clear cool windy : to home paint gate in Barn : chores L to toms at noon cut his hair : home finish gate : Mrs McMahon &amp; Wesley Strangeways &amp; mabel here today : to palgrave at night Frank had Service good meeting : home : on nelson : fine clear moonlight night cool</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April</span></h2> <p>19 : fine &amp; cool : to home get ready to got o palgrave feed horses : to palgrave haul stones with nelson on stoneboat : to Church at night Frank preached Liz : Mag &amp; I home in Buggy : Billy Bingham &amp; I to Ballycroy to hear about scott {bet?} (repealed today) : in tom home to Bed $2^50, got $4⁹⁰⁄₁₀₀ from Stokes</p> <p>20 : cloudy cool north wind cold night : to palgrave with nelson haul stones &amp; Brock dig hole for parliament house scrape up Broken Brick &amp; Stones : to Church Mr Blanchard preached home in Buggy Liz mag &amp; I : cool night : got letter from John McMahon all well : write</p> <p>21 : cloudy cold squaly snow cold night : to palgrave nelson &amp; Buggy Build parliament house got 5^lbs, 3 in nails &amp; 5^lbs, 4 in nails at Mrs McMahons : to practice at night Ada {La??ed}</p> <p>22 X : fine mild cool calm : to home chores water cows &amp; clean out Stables feed horses shave &amp; dress to palgrave S. School : to Flemings for Tea (walk home) to church at night old {man?} preached (Frank there too)</p> <p>23 : fine clear cool . to home help Jim to haul 2 Barrels water on wagon haul sleighs to Barn pull of georges shoes oil Buggy grind drawing knife : to palgrave with Charlie &amp; Buggy to Shop to Lavery’s with lizzies shoe : finish Stokes Back house &amp; chop away saw dust : got cart (camels) &amp; had 2 loads of Brick &amp; Stone to pond : to Church fine night cool</p> <p>24 : fine clear cold N. wind : to J Leggetts for 2 Bushels of peas (75cts : $1^50, paid) : took Sarahs trunk over &amp; willie took Sarah in Buggy : to W. guests see about oats then home for Dinner then to palgrave : finish moving stones : got 2 Shoes on Charlie at nicols : at Stokes for Tea : To Church (then home)</p> <p>25 : fine clear warm : to palgrave with {Dickey Steer?} for whitehead got $26⁰⁰⁄₁₀₀ to Station talk to Brooks : had Dinner at Stokes got lumber for Church help Brooks to Build platform for choir : to Blanchards for Tea then to church at Stokes all night</p> <p>26 : fine clear very warm : at palgrave pull Boards off old kitchen &amp; clean it out (Jim sowed peas today) finish platform had Breakfas Dinner &amp; tea at Stokes to Church &amp; practice then walk home (Liz snag {illegible})</p> <p>27 : find hot very hot : to home help Jim sow oats &amp; clover in garden dig up plum tress &amp; plant 4 in garden clean up in little garden : to {Farr’s?} mill centreville see about oats he had none : to G Williams got $1^00, from him for tea : home &amp; supper fed nelson then Liz. Mag. &amp; I to palgrave to Church very warm night</p> <p>28 : fine very warm dry : to home put mud in Stall for george’s feet : home work in garden cut Jims Hair &amp; William James Faulkner’s oil waggon took 3 Bags of potatoes to McFadden &amp; 1. to Mrs McMahon : 2 to Billy Mullins for tom &amp; took gate down. Bring Stone Boat home : Jim mag &amp; I to practice Jim went home we stopped I walked home mag with B. Bingham in {illegible})</p> <p>29 X : fine warm mild cool night to palgrave prayer k class meeting . to Dodsworth for Dinner to S. School : to Blanchards for tea : to Church Frank preached . sing in choir tom. B. Bingham. mag Liz &amp; I walk home)</p> <p>30 : cloudy cool misley rain at night : to home do chores haul 1. Barrel of water with George on Stone Boat trim georges hoofs clean out cow Stables water cows trim up little garden plant 1. Plum tree &amp; some poplars : pa &amp; Jim went to Orangeville today for oats 22½ Bush at 43^cts, got new spade 1^00, : sleep read</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May</span></h2> <p>1 : cloudy cool snow misley cool : to home haul over 1. load bag to {Stable?} haul manure into little garden on stoneboat plow garden : help Jim pick Stones Back of 7 acre field &amp; new land : to palgrave Liz mag &amp; I to Church walk</p> <p>2 : fine clear cool : to palgrave Charlie &amp; Buggy got Billy Mullen to help {me?} (Board at Stokes dig post holes &amp; put in posts for fence got nicols waggon to haul lumber 227 feet from Darley : to Church at night Bob Stokes &amp; I good time {h?} : Liz mag</p> <p>3 : fine mild : to palgrave Build picket fence &amp; more round old kitchen {to?} house Billy mullen &amp; I : to Church I was late : practice then home : Liz mag</p> <p>4 : cloudy cool misley rain at night : to palgrave put posts under {hill?} &amp; put up stoop . Billy mullen &amp; I : to Church then home in Buggy Liz mag</p> <p>5 : cloudy cool all day : to palgrave : shingle stoop &amp; close up kitchen {la?} floor : got 1. Bushel peas from Barrie (80 cts) : plant 4 Oak Leaf Mountain Ash : to practice (home)</p> <p>6 X : fine clear warm cool north wind : to home forenoon feed horses shave {g?} I went to palgrave to S. School &amp; taught tom coulters class : to Station walk had sleep on Bench : to Church Frank preached . Ada played : walk home Liz mag &amp;</p> <p>7 : fine clear mild : to palgrave work at old kitchen Billy mullen &amp; I lay {foundation?} &amp; side up fix fence paid Billy $2^00, &amp; I owe him $1^75, yet : to Church : walk home</p> <p>8 : fine warm cloudy rain : to home forenoon help Jim clean Barley haul it field help him to sow in new land : to palgrave with Door of old {house?} pick up lumber paint little gate put lumber in cook house &amp; stable to church at night then drive {home?}</p> <p>9 : cloudy misley warm clear : to palgrave pick up rubbish scrape out {gravel?} &amp; put chip dirt on garden spread manure &amp; plow garden : leave home plow &amp; {seed?} {foredrive?} with phoebe then {home?}</p> <p>10 : fine very warm : to palgrave Liz &amp; I walk down : I Built a walk in from the house &amp; leveled gravel fix step to cook house &amp; fix Door then to Church good meeting reception I joined the church : Bill Bingham &amp; I walked home : I paid Darley $2^{2?/100}</p> <p>,11 : fine clear hot : to palgrave measure cellar windows : to Tottenham for sash But did not get them : to Joseph prestons for Dinner : to palgrave tea at {Mrs?} McMahon’s to Station : to Flemings with Brooks talk to maggie for awhile : then home</p> <p>12 : fine warm cloudy thunder Shower at noon clear &amp; cool : walk to palgrave {Darley?} was to be up to evetrough house but he did not come : I went fishing with will Lindsey to Shores got no fish : had tea at Mrs McMahon’s : to practice {walk home?}</p> <p>13 X : fine clear cool : to home sleep chore shave : to palgrave S. S. to Coulters for tea . to church Mr Blanchard preached big crowd : practice after church home {Buggy?}</p> <p>14 : fine &amp; cool : to home chores to S. Kellys for horse got none to coxs for mare she just had foaled : home fill 2 loads of new manure pick Stones of creek field : to palgrave got coulter Sharped at nicols some Butter (4lbs) to Mrs McMahon cut R. Stokes hair . to meeting in Church about S. S. &amp; anniversary hot time drive home very Dark</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May</span></h2> <p>15 : cloudy cold snowing : cool rain in evening : to home write letter to Jas {James} Gilechrist Hamilton : to S. kellys with Charlie for plow : to Ballycroy with 5 dozen eggs 55cts post letter : got T. Shinnimans horse at noon plowe in creek field with Charlie &amp; him : to palgrave at night to Band meeting good time (walking)</p> <p>16 : cloudy cold N. W. wind : to home plowing in creek field Jack {illegible} mother &amp; ann here {illegible} tea time</p> <p>17 : cloudy mild : to home plowing in creek field finished Jim &amp; I to palgrave at night got Stokes to cut my hair to prayer meeting &amp; practice walk home</p> <p>18 : cloudy rain cold : to home harrow &amp; sowing oats Broadcast in creek field with Jack &amp; Charlie Jim harrowed cold rain : pettitt here at noon</p> <p>19 : cloudy &amp; cool : to home finish sowing creek field with Jack &amp; Charlie haul over 1. load of hay to Stable haul some straw to tom put in Drill : Shave &amp; walk to palgrave to Station talk to Brooks : to Store chat : to Stokes see bob : to practice ada played (walk home)</p> <p>20 X : fine clear mild : to home chores pa &amp; maggie went to Dan Sullivans funeral I put away cattle to Bush feed horses : to palgrave walk to S. S. to phoebe’s for Tea to Church Mr Blanchard ^sr, preached : I rode home in Buggy with maggie chores fine moonlight</p> <p>21 : fine warm clear s. e. wind : to home haul rails with Charlie &amp; Jack haul home lumber from stack rolling in creek field very dry &amp; dusty : J Shinimans here at night</p> <p>22 : clear very hot dry s. e. wind : to home finish rolling creek field to W^m, whites for plow potato ground : Jack &amp; Charlie : to palgrave to Band meeting at night gave T Shinniman $1⁵⁰⁄₁₀₀ in sawmill for {horse work?}</p> <p>23 : fine hot dry s. wind : to home finish plowing potato ground at noon then leave (Wm) whites plow home : to palgrave maggie &amp; I to English Church Confirmation 23 Confirmed : to Mrs McMahons for Tea : to Station see wedding party (away Robert Innes Jane McElain got married today : to Mrs Coulters with Butter to Stokes for {illegible} home</p> <p>24 : fine warm dry : went fishing in morning caught 4 trout home chore sleep to S. kellys see about waggon : to palgrave to prayer meeting drive old Jack Billy Bingham home with me</p> <p>25 : fine cloudy s. wind : to home fill manure all day : to palgrave at night maggie &amp; I to practice misley rain coming home . good practice tonight {ward?} there</p> <p>26 : cloudy misley sultry hot : to home filling manure all day. To palgrave at night got (took old Jack to tom at saw mill) new Buggy from H. Beatty : gave one note for $ 25^00, for eight months at 8 per cent interest and : one note for $50^00, for twenty months at 8 per cent fine moonlight Brought home Buggy</p> <p>27 X : fine hot cloudy misley mild : to home help Jim to hitch nelson in new Buggy Jim maggie &amp; Lizzie ann went to Beaneys Liz &amp; I stopped at home read sing sleep : to palgrave at night Liz mag &amp; I in new Buggy with nelson Frank peached</p> <p>28 : cloudy misley mild s. w. wind : to home filling manure finished tonight cool s. wind</p> <p>29 : clear &amp; fine : to home spreading manure mark out {lane?} : to palgrave Liz &amp; I to Band meeting George &amp; Buggy</p> <p>30 : clear cool N. wind : to home dropping potatoes 8 Bags of seed : very cold tonight</p> <p>31 : cloudy rain till noon : fine evening : to home drop potatoes read : to palgrave with Charlie &amp; Buggy to see H. Bracken at Stokes for tea : level house roof : to prayer meeting &amp; practice Brought home hand saw: Billy Bingham home in Buggy with me : got castor oil &amp; cotton {illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June</span></h2> <p>1 : fine cool cloudy rain at night : to home finish dropping potatoes in Back field (19 Bags altogether of seed)</p> <p>2 : fine cool N. wind : to home plant some cup potatoes on end lans then to S. McClelland to drop potatoes but they were {dun?} : had dinner at sams then help sam to mark lans {in?} clover &amp; plow some for millet at swamp (till tom came) : then home &amp;Shave help to haul over some hay : Burn {illegible} then home : (on {illegible}</p> <p>3 X : fine clear cool N. air : to home do chores read sleep : to palgrave to Church Liz maggie &amp; I Mr Brandon preached : to Mrs McMahon’s for a chat after Church then home: {illegible}</p> <p>4 : fine clear warm w. wind : to home spread manure before Breakfast cut seed after &amp; drop potatoes 3. Bags in sod hill : fix little gate load gun &amp; look for groundhogs got none look at grubs in apple trees . talk to ann &amp; Maggie Lindsey : Burn grubs with coal oil on {stick?}</p> <p>5 : clear fine warm : cool s. w. wind L to palgrave with liz to Jefferson’s help Will Lindsey &amp; Old John Jefferson to plant Mrs McMahon’s potatoes got Dun at 330 : at Station chat to Brooks &amp; young cosgrove : to Stokes Brooks &amp; I to See {oretroughing?} (Doig put on yesterday) : to Blanchards Band meeting : ada &amp; nettie {for} drive then home at {10?}</p> <p>6 : clear fine very dry windy &amp; dusty w. wind : to petits to get him to cut 3 Bulls But he was not at home : home read &amp; sleep chores &amp; pull red root in fall wheat Jim to Lyons (Barn raising</p> <p>7 : fine clear warm : cool N. wind : to home in Bush with gun look for tom Steer got him at {noon?} George pull red root in fall wheat : to palgrave maggie &amp; I to prayer meeting &amp; practice home at 12:00 o'clock</p> <p>8 : fine warm clear two palgrave work on road dinner at Stinson’s tea Mrs McMahon</p> <p>9 : fine clear very warm “ ward &amp; I went fishing up humber I got 4 he got 3 : I cut his hair &amp; shaved him &amp; he shaved me pa went to Bolton today to mill &amp; 2 Bags potatoes $1^00, per Bag went &amp; Brought home george horse &amp; went to palgrave ward &amp; I to get 2 Shoes on george but J nicol was gone to Tottenham : home again shave Jim rain tonight</p> <p>10 X : fine very hot windy : cloudy showery . cool night : to home to Reaneys Church walking got ride Back with S. kelly ward &amp; I : Lavery preached : to home afternoon chores sing sleep . to palgrave church maggie ward &amp; Jim Buggy Mr Blanchard preached : then I drove Mrs McMahon down to Jeffersons &amp; Back : ward drove her horse with Mrs Jefferson &amp; maggie : then home</p> <p>11 : fine cool N. wind : to toms for axe at home (started) peeling Bark pa &amp; I Jim after tea</p> <p>12 : fine clear mild N. wind : to toms to exchange axes .talk to Billy Bingham in our Bush peel Bark to noon : then to palgrave with 1. Bag potatoes to Mrs McMahon : to H. McCauleys with syringe : Back to palgrave : &amp; fix at windows &amp; got glass at Beattys 40cts &amp; hinges paid then home Liz &amp; I</p> <p>13 : fine cloudy misley warm : to home peel Bark . to palgrave at night B. Bingham &amp; I to practice</p> <p>14 : fine warm cloudy little rain fine night : help Jim to drive 3 steers to mono mills walk Back : Jim &amp; pa went to Orangeville But did not sell : look for cow &amp; calves cut Burdock with spade : made 2 Buttons : Burn Brush &amp; rubbish on road at gate</p> <p>15 : clean very hot Sultry : to home : peeling Bark : put up Sleighs for Summer peel Bark : then to palgrave maggie &amp; I to practice in Buggy very hot night</p> <p>16 : fine very hot Sultry : to home help move Stone into cook house : peel Bark cut toms &amp; willies hair at noon : peel Bark till tea time : then to palgrave with nelson &amp; Buggy : to Stokes got hair cut &amp; shaved : put in windows in cellar (got $2 ⁷⁰⁄₁₀₀ (from Mcfadden</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June</span></h2> <p>17 X fine sultry very warm dry &amp; dusty : to home put away cows . sleep : good wash in cook house : sing &amp; dress : to palgrave at night Liz mag &amp; I in Buggy : Mr. Riddel preached : very hot (voluntary : 121:</p> <p>18 : fine very hot &amp; dry : to home : peg &amp; sew shoes and fix harness : peeling Bark pa &amp; I Jim harrow potatoes : to palgrave at night maggie &amp; I walking . appoint committees I practice =</p> <p>19 : fine clear very hot dry s. e. wind : to home : help Jim to make drills for turnips &amp; Shoot ground hog : peel Bark : Sanderson Insured the palgrave house today for $400 ⁰⁰⁄₁₀₀ (at) : $5^50,for 3 years : to Stinsons at night to see Clayburn he was not there find moonlight night warm</p> <p>20 : fine clear very dry &amp; hot : to P. Finertys for turnip drill : then help Jim to snake a roller roll turnip drills (very dry hot) : Sowed what seed we had Jim went to palgrave to get more : then got some from Binghams : I chored dress . then went to palgrave maggie &amp; I to practice : settled with Stokes for Board &amp; he gave me $4^{00 ,} rent</p> <p>21 : sultry very hot dry : finish sowing turnips : Bring home drill to Finerty’s peel Bark &amp; pile Bark : a little shower rain : to palgrave mag &amp; I to practice hot night</p> <p>22 : sultry hot dry : to S. McClelland’s working for Tom Faulkner : help to put in curb in well : to palgrave at night mag &amp; I to practice : in Blanchards word come up tonight all night hard</p> <p>23 : cloudy very hot heavy shower of rain fine rain : to home forenoon to Shave ward &amp; myself : to palgrave to decorate the Church : got 2 shoes on nelson at nicols Liz ward &amp; I home in the Buggy Mrs McMahon for tea then (practice</p> <p>24 X : cloudy misley nice rain : dine &amp; warm : to palgrave maggie. Ward &amp; I in Buggy to Church Mr Riddel preached : home sleep : to palgrave Liz mag &amp; I : Doffin preached home</p> <p>25 : party {Written in margin under 25. It is overlined and underlined.} fine cloudy rain : fair up : Jim &amp; I to whites gate for scraper : then plow &amp; scrape road to haul rails : haul rails &amp; Build fence : to palgrave Liz mag. Jim &amp; I to tea meeting : I took tea with Mrs McMahons : sing in choir &amp; sing solo. Old &amp; only in the way ward corded for me fine night good time</p> <p>26 : clear &amp; cold : took liz down to Robs : back to palgrave got 2 Shoes removed on Charlie at nicols : got Boots at Flemings 65cts paid : home : sleep : peel Bark : to Binghams chat to Billy in Stable</p> <p>27 : cloudy : clear cool all day cool N. e. wind : to home grind sickle &amp; Start to {illegible} hay : Jim rake up with george : hay very short &amp; thin cock up hay : R. Bingham took my watch to Orangeville got it fixed (free</p> <p>28 : cloudy east wind rain all day : to home . fix hay in morn : Sew Shoe &amp; grease them . sew lines chores first wet day of the season : to Ballycroy for paper got Some Lozenges chores cool rain</p> <p>29 : clear fine warm : working on the road Jim &amp; I with horses ave put in 4 days today : Jim went to Presbyterian picnic : I mowed some : chores</p> <p>30 : fine clear mild : to home finish mowing in flat field rake up &amp; haul in 1 load : to palgrave at night to meet liz coming from robs. Cool night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July</span></h2> <p>31 : 1 X fine warm day : to home put away cows shave got ready went to palgrave S.S. Liz &amp; I walk : to Mrs McMahons for tea : to Church Frank preached : then to Mrs McMahons with her &amp; liz &amp; mag : to Stinsons see him : to Stokes for chat to Bob. To McMahons : then home mag &amp; I :</p> <p>2 : fine warm : to Kellys see about horse : home &amp; wash Buggy at humber home &amp; oil it cut thistles : to Kellys for horse : home &amp; dress to coxs got 3 Boxes Berries 50cts paid : to miss pettinger to mrs coulter &amp; to mrs mcmahon : then mrs mcmahon Liz &amp; I went to garden party at. A. Cranstons good time. got home at 1 oclock at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July</span></h2> <p>3: fine warm dry: to home fix hen pen. sleep. cut thistles in wheat: then to McElwain's saw mill for edgeings to put over top of hen pen to keep hens from flying out: then to palgrave charlie &amp; Buggy: see Shinniman: get shirling {next line in between others} chat to ward. cool night: at Mrs Mcmahon's at 7</p> <p>4: fine warm dry: to S. Kelly's make mortar forenoon &amp; mould potatoes afternoon at McElwain raised his barn today. Steve went to raising: chat to B. Bingham {?}</p> <p>5: fine dry warm: to home hoe potatoes: clear out well &amp; put new sewer pump. gave Jim shinnimon 75 for doing it: them pain {?} &amp; I grind {illegible} for mower: I went to palgrave at night cut stokes pair no prayer meeting: to Mrs Mcmahons for sup {next line between others} chat to her &amp; mag shore: walk home</p> <p>6: fine clear dry: To home cut thistles. Steve cut our 2 little pigs: got charlie started to mow hill quit early: Jim rake up &amp; pa &amp; J put it up in cocks</p> <p>7: fine warm windy dry: to home finish cutting meadow on hill. Then hauling in hay to S. McClellands help Tom to paris green his potatoes then home &amp; fine</p> <p>8X: fine warm misley warm: to home put genge &amp; charlie to pasture. then {illegible} wash: to palgrave S.S. late to Blanchards for practice: to Mrs mcmahons. then home with mag: {next line between others} fine night</p> <p>9: fine warm dry: to home mow fence corners &amp; cut hay in garden pull cherries: then to palgrave to post parcel to Simon Gower dress for lizzi got 2 shoes on georges front feet to station chat to Brooks: got $1.00 of cras at nicols {next line between others} took m.a. horan {?} to cedarville home</p> <p>10: fine warm dry cloudy little misley. fine night: to home finish picking che Jim: pa &amp; I peel bark &amp; carry in little bundles of hay fine warm night</p> <p>11: fine cloudy showery cool: to home peel bark. Jim pa &amp; I then I went to palgrave at night got arms shoes at Lanery's 25 paid. chat to {last word illegible}</p> <p>12: fine cool day: to Brampton Tom &amp; I: 15 lodges good time: had tea at {last word missing}</p> <p>13: fine clear dry: to Ballycroy to get milled got none: home &amp; plant potatoes &amp; sow turnips. to S. McClellands with Bobs drill: chat to Bill Bingham &amp; Tom (to practice</p> <p>14: fine &amp; warm: to home put on paris green on potatoes: then to palgrave mag</p> <p>15X: fine clear warm dry: to home water cows herd cows in flat field till {word missing} then put cows in bush home had dinner read sleep feed horses had tea then dress &amp; went to palgrave Liz mag &amp; I in buggy no preacher. had a sing then home &amp; made one</p> <p>16: fine warm day, to home: peel bark Jim &amp; I. got ash for cradle finge</p> <p>17: fine &amp; dry: to home fix cradle grind Blade cut some fall wheat 8 sh{rest of word missing} then to palgrave charlie &amp; buggy: got 120 lbs plaster {price listed above} 35 cts paid: got rin in reaper {illegible} got at nicols: got 1 pair binding gloves &amp; 1 quart machine in from Mrs Mcmahon's got $4.00</p> <p>18: cloudy rain cloudy warm mild: to home grind reaper sickle. chore sleep in bush peeling bark pa &amp; I after tea: put in feed &amp; bed for nelson</p> <p>19: fine clear day: to home peel bark till noon. Then cradle road ground wheat &amp; started to reap &amp; bind {smudged word - illegible} out till 9.30 o clock. cool write letter to J. preston</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July</span></h2> <p>20: cloudy cool fine: to home stock up wheat before breakfast reap &amp; bind &amp; stock up in middle field: cut road round piece in 6 acres {next line between others} cool: chores</p> <p>21: fine cool mild cool N. air: to home reap wheat in 6 acres &amp; bind Jim &amp; I shock: put on paris green after tea: wash &amp; share then to pilgram {?} Maggie &amp; I to practice to Mrs Mcmahons for chat: practice no good: then home Liz mag &amp; I {next line between others} dry &amp; cool</p> <p>22X: cloudy rain nearly all day heavy rain at 6 oclock cloudy &amp; warm: to home sleep till 10 oclock: to toms for chat got some cherries: home dress for church but did not go on account of rain sing Liz mag &amp; I in sitting room. chores.</p> <p>24: fine &amp; clear cool: to home reaping wheat &amp; binding finished cutting fall wheat today: to palgrave at night for plaster got 112 lbs 60 cts paid: home cool {next line between others} (moonlight)</p> <p>25: fine clear cool N. air: to home help Jim to mix paris green in plaster: solder handle on dipper: finish stocking up fall wheat at noon then Jim &amp; I grind 2 sickles &amp; cradle blade &amp; 2 hoes: cutting grass &amp; thistles in potatoes</p> <p>26: fine cool: cloudy rain: to home put paris green on potatoes on hill &amp; some in field got some berries: got horses: put rack on wagon &amp; haul in wheat till rain came on about 7.30 oclock. chores</p> <p>27: cloudy misley: cool clear cool: to home: chink up barn fix reaper rakes: put on paris green on potatoes bring horses home at night {next line between others} cool</p> <p>28: fine warm clear: to J Watsons with cow to bull on Charlie: to home scaping barley: to palgrave at night Maggie &amp; I to practice: basket of potatoes to Mrs McMahon {illegible words between lines}</p> <p>29X: fine clear day very warm: got ready &amp; went to palgrave had lunch with R. Stokes then went to Mrs Carters funeral with Hattie Mellow: to centreville then to Mrs McMahons for tea: to church with her, sang in choir: home with mrs mc Liz: mag &amp; I had chat at back {continued between lines} home</p> <p>30: fine very hot dry: to home reap barley in new land: haul in 4 loads barley &amp; rakings: shingle barn rack: haul in 1 load of fall wheat: fine cool night</p> <p>31: cloudy warm misley rain: clear cool: to home: reap barley in seven acres grind sickle: haul in 2 loads of fall wheat: fix old buggy when raining</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August</span></h2> <p>1: clear &amp; fine hot: to home haul in last load of wheat: cut oats in orchards. cladle {?} barley haul in 3 loads barley out of new land cool</p> <p>2: fine clear warm: to home: grind sickle. cut road round oats out at point reap oats in point: haul in 3 loads of barley &amp; rakings: cool</p> <p>3: fine, cloudy thunder in north: to home: haul in last of fall wheat rakings haul in a little barley corn &amp; beans: turn oats in garden: haul in barley rakings haul in 2 loads of oats out of garden: put horses in garden: to R. Lynesses got hair cut rain very heavy tonight thunder &amp; great lightning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August</span></h2> <p>4: fine very warm: to home. hoe corn &amp; beans &amp; cut grass in potatoes to palgrave at night mag &amp; I to practice. gave J. McClelland 25 cts for paper 6 months paid Bob Howard 50 cts for sash: to station: looking for grass seed but got none {next line between others} home at 12</p> <p>5X: fine clear warm: to home. got cherries &amp; berries. sleep: to palgrave Liz mag &amp; I to church Mr Riddel preached: very warm: town for chat: home {next line between others} walk up track</p> <p>6: fine warm day: to palgrave with Jim in buggy: started to work on fence gang at Rolly's. Board at Stokes 2 meals. town for chat at</p> <p>7: fine warm day: at palgrave work on fence gang. Board at Stokes 3 meals got dinner can from Mr Dodsworth for walk sut to 8th line</p> <p>8: fine: cloudy heavy rain showry: at palgrave went to georgetown on train work on fence gang had 2 meats at Stokes &amp; 1 at Gibbs Hotel: got {last word cut off}</p> <p>9: fine cool day at Georgetown work on fence: Board at Gibbs 3 meal</p> <p>{in between entries} (started to wire)</p> <p>10: fine cool day at Georgetown. work on fence: Board at Gibbs 3 meals</p> <p>11: cloudy &amp; cool at Georgetown work on fence: Board at Gibbs 2 meals then home to palgrave at night on train to practice Liz Mag and I misley at night walking</p> <p>12X: cloudy cool: N.e. wind: to home read &amp; sleep: to palgrave to church at night</p> <p>13: fine cool day Lizzie left me to the station palgrave nelson &amp; {name illegible} went to georgetown on train. work at fence. Billy Mullen &amp; I cut of posts {next line between others} at Gibbs</p> <p>14: cloudy cool w: wind at georgetown work at fence. cut posts &amp; put on wire: 3</p> <p>15: fine cool wind at georgetown work at fence cut of posts put in {illegible} put on wire: rain at night thunder &amp; lightning. 5 meals at Gibbs</p> <p>16: close very hot. georgetown: work at fence. cut of posts put in posts &amp; put on wire: rain at night: Board at Gibbs 3 meals</p> <p>17: cloudy showry cool. georgetown work at fence put on wire cut of posts put in posts: 24 on west side put on wire: 3 meals at Gibbs {illegible - smudged} at night</p> <p>18: fine clear warm: at georgetown work at fence cut of posts put in posts put on wire. help to dig very hard: home at night on train: to palgrave practice in church then home with Liz &amp; maggie in buggy. 2 meals at Gibbs</p> <p>19: fine clear warm: to home sleep till 11.30 then walk in field read. write. sleep: to palgrave to church at night. Frank {?} preached ada maggie &amp; I in choir: to mrs. mcmahons after church for chat. {next line between others} fine moonlight</p> <p>20: fine cool day. to palgrave with pa in buggy: to Georgetown on train work at fence dig 2 holes put in posts &amp; put on wire. Board at Gibbs 1 meal</p> <p>21: cloudy &amp; very warm: at Georgetown fencing dig 2 holes put in posts put on wire more posts on lauras: Board at Gibbs 3 meals</p> <p>22: cloudy &amp; cool N. wind: at Georgetown work at fence put in posts &amp; put on wire: got new jigger today: Board at Gibbs 3 meals: election night lots of fun</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August</span></h2> <p>23: fine &amp; cool: at Georgetown work at fence put in posts &amp; put on wire Board at Gibbs 3 meals</p> <p>24: clear very stormy w. west: at Georgetown work at fence. cut of posts &amp; put in some Board at Gibbs 3 meals</p> <p>25: clear &amp; warm at Georgetown, work at fence. cut of posts put in posts put on wire. home to palgrave one train: got collar &amp; tie at Mrs Mc's then to practice mr ward there. Then home with liz &amp; maggie in buggy fine night {in between top two lines} 2 meals at gibbs 45 cts paid</p> <p>26X: fine warm cloudy misley lightning very warm: to home sleep read to palgrave to church at night Mr Blanchard preached. Mr Ward played: home at nine</p> <p>27: cloudy cool clear: ma left me to palgrave in buggy: Stokes paid me rent to September the 15th: 300: to georgetown on train work at fence cut off posts put in posts put on wire: at Gibbs 1 meal cool tonight</p> <p>28: fine warm dry N. wind: at georgetown work at fence cut off posts put in posts &amp; put on wire: got mouth argon: at Gibbs 3 meals {next line between others} 25 cts paid</p> <p>29: fine warm N. wind: at georgetown: at fence put in posts &amp; finished putting on wire at north end: to Barbers paper mill at night Dick Dowdle george lavery &amp; I walked over great place: at Gibbs 3 meals</p> <p>30: fine warm day: at georgetown finish cutting off posts at N. end at 10 oclock went on Jigger to mansewood. put in posts &amp; put on wire: afternoon up to georgetown on Jigger at night: at Gibbs 3 meals: very warm night</p> <p>31: cloudy cool rain: cool rain at night: at georgetown at fence on spences section: put in posts put on wire wet &amp; nasty. at Gibbs 3 meals</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sept</span></h2> <p>1: fine cool day: on Jigger to Send: put in posts put on wire on Jigger to georgetown. at Gibbs 2 meals: home to palgrave on train at night to practice mr ward. came home with maggie &amp; I in buggy. cool night</p> <p>2X: fine clear mild cool. to home share sleep sing with Mr ward to palgrave at night Frank preached for walk with Joe lavery at Stokes for chat. then walk home with Tom Mcgovern. cool night</p> <p>3: fine clear &amp; warm: to palgrave with Mr Ward &amp; Jim in buggy to station. went to georgetown on train: at fence make Bench cut of posts put on wire: at gibbs 1 meal {next line between others} got Irishman Book 25 cts paid</p> <p>4: fine &amp; cool s.w. wind: at Georgetown. fencing cut of posts put in posts put on wire Board at Gibbs 3 meals: at Temperance meeting at night 10 cts</p> <p>5: fine &amp; cool. Took all the wire down on 2 Jiggers cut of posts put in posts put on wire. Sick tonight went to bed without supper. at Gibbs 2 meals</p> <p>6: clear &amp; fine: at Georgetown: took 4 gates &amp; 8 gate posts from Stewarton. on laure {?}. haul posts put in posts put on wire: eat no dinner or supper. at Gibbs 1 meal</p> <p>7: clear &amp; warm. cloudy cool rain at night: work at fence put on wire cut of posts put in posts put on wire at Gibbs 2 meals</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sept</span></h2> <p>8: cloudy misty mild: showry: at georgetown at fence put on wire put in posts cut of posts put on wire. close up fence at noon. eat dinner. then up on Jigger to {word cut off} side I put on all the centre wire: 2 meals at Gibbs: home on train to palgrave {next line between others} no practice</p> <p>9X: fine warm. to home read sleep. share dress. to palgrave to Mrs McM for tea. to Church I had to sing: Mr Blanchard preached. Liz mag ada &amp; I Mrs McMahons after church. had a sing: &amp; had a lunch. Liz stopped: mag &amp; I</p> <p>10: fine very warm. to palgrave in Buggy with maggie: to Georgetown on train work at fence. cut of posts put in posts put on wire: felt sick went to bed at 8 {next line between others} at band practice</p> <p>11: fine very warm at Georgetown: work at fence put on wire put in posts put on wire at Gibbs 3 meals: at church miss Timsdale preached good meeting fine</p> <p>12: fine warm &amp; windy. at Georgetown: work at fence cut of posts put on wire put in posts: at Gibbs 3 meals: up to station with Allen to church Miss Timsdale preached</p> <p>13: fine cool windy at Georgetown work at fence. put on wire cut of posts put in put on wire at Gibbs 3 meals: to church miss "Timsdale" preached good time</p> <p>14: fine calm very warm: at Georgetown: work at fence cut of posts put in posts put on wire. at Gibbs 3 meals: Jim Burns Sam &amp; I have fun tonight: play Mullen &amp; Ada</p> <p>15: cloudy mild. at georgetown: work at fence: cut of posts. help Boss at gate posts put in posts: put on wire: very wet mud hole: to Gibbs 2 meals: home at night: got 1 coil oil for church {illegible}: fill lamps practice goot time: Will Coulter home with</p> <p>16X: cloudy rain misley all day: to home sing wash shave: I shave Will Coulter palgrave Church at night Will Coulter &amp; I walked down. Mr. Lougheed preached Liz maggie &amp; I rode home in buggy Jim walked. wet night: heavy rain</p> <p>17: fine cool. to palgrave with liz in buggy. to georgetown on train work at cut off posts put on wire: at church at night Miss Timsdale preached: sick: at gibbs</p> <p>18: cloudy &amp; warm at Georgetown work at fence put on wire: to milton for pay but {word cut off} not get it: back &amp; cut off posts I was sick today better tonight: at gibbs 3 meals</p> <p>19: cloudy warm shower: finish putting on wire: to milton for pay but got none: {word cut off} &amp; bring tools to Georgetown: at Gibbs 3 meals: dun {?} here tonight</p> <p>20: fine warm &amp; dry: left Georgetown on Jigger to milton: took train to Hamilton got Dinner 25 cts {price above}: then on train to Jarvis had 1 meal at Gibbs 1 at Hamilton &amp; 1 at Irwins write letter to maggie tonight 5 cts</p> <p>21: fine &amp; warm N. wind: at Jarvis at fence started here today put in 61 posts &amp; wired them: got first months wages tonight $28 75/100: Board at Irwins 3 meals</p> <p>22: fine cloudy N.w. wind. at Jarvis work at fence cut off posts. put in 67 posts &amp; wired them Board at Irwins 3 meals</p> <p>23X: fine &amp; warm N. wind: at Jarvis: read &amp; sleep: to Port Dover afternoon on Jigger John Allen: Billy Mullen: george lavery: Dick Dowdle: Billy Berry: Jim Burns &amp; {last name cut off} to lake Erie: at Irwins 3 meals. to methodist church at night: church opening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sept</span></h2> <p>24: fine clear &amp; warm N wind: at Jarvis cut off posts put in posts put on wire start on west side wired 54 posts today. play in parlour tonight: feed store: printer: carpenter {next line between others} at Erwins 3 meals</p> <p>25: cloudy &amp; warm: at Jarvis: cut off posts put in posts &amp; wire 42: put in some: at Erwins: 3 meals</p> <p>26: cloudy warm: rain at noon fine afternoon rain at night: at Jarvis cut off posts put in posts put on wire finish to side line: at Erwins 3 meals: got letter from maggie</p> <p>27: cloudy cool: w. wind showry cool. at Jarvis: cut off posts put in posts: 3 meals at Erwins. paid one weeks board tonight $3 15/100</p> <p>28: clear cool showry cold N. wind at Jarvis: put in posts put on wire cut off posts put on {illegible} wire finish to gate on right: at Erwins 3 meals</p> <p>29: cloudy cool showry hail &amp; snow: at Jarvis dig 1 hole. put in posts put on wire: at Erwins 3 meals: shave, paper: raisins {prices in order, above last three items} 10 cts 5 cts 5 cts</p> <p>30X: cloudy showry rain w. wind: at Jarvis for walk allen &amp; I get apples. read write letter to maggie mcmahon: to methodist church at night good time R. Dowdle Gea Lavery Bill Berry &amp; I: at Erwins 3 meals</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October</span></h2> <p>1: cloudy warm rain mild s. wind: at Jarvis dig 2 holes: put in posts cut off posts put on wire: rain: cut posts: at Erwins 3 meals</p> <p>2: cloudy rain forenoon cloudy cool afternoon: at Jarvis fence 1/2 day at Erwins 3 meals cold tonight</p> <p>3: cloudy cool N.w. wind: at Jarvis: work at fence start to repair: at Erwins 3 meals</p> <p>4: cloudy misley rain: at Jarvis: at fence repair board fence got letter from maggie mcmahon: answered it tonight: at Erwins 3 meals: paid 1 weeks board $3 15/100: tonight</p> <p>5: cloudy cool rain at night: at Jarvis: repair board fence: at Erwins 3 meals at prayer meeting tonight good time rain tonight</p> <p>6: cloudy misley till noon: cool &amp; fine: at Jarvis: repair board fence near garnet at Erwins 3 meals: shave: post stamp: Dick Dowdle: 50 cts {prices of shave and stamp listed above} 10 cts 5 cts</p> <p>7X: cloudy misley rain all day: at Jarvis: read: to methodist church at night: Mrs Jamison preached good sermon: at Erwins 3 meals: mcgildy thicket tonight</p> <p>8: cloudy cool cold: at Jarvis: repair fence at garnet. at Erwins 3 meals: cold tonight</p> <p>9: cloudy &amp; cold: at Jarvis: repair fence: at Erwins 3 meals: at bible class tonight</p> <p>10: heavy white frost: fine mild &amp; warm: at Jarvis: put in 2 new gates at Hagersville &amp; repair some fence: at Erwins 3 meals: show fair here at Jarvis today / was cold {next line between others} lots of fun</p> <p>11: cloudy &amp; cool N. wind: at Jarvis: repair fence near Hagersville: at Erwins 3 meals</p> <p>12: rain rain to noon rain till night &amp; all night: at Jarvis Idle. to garnet on Jigger eat dinner in tool house: to hagersville repair fence 1/2 hour: to garnet in tool house eat apples till night: at Erwins 3 meals</p> <p>13: cloudy misley cool day: at Jarvis 1 meal at Erwins: repair fence till train time took train to hamilton: got 1 pair shoes: pie: candy: loaf. nuts: then to palgrave on train Liz mag &amp; I to Blanchards to practice: leave mary &amp; m to gate: to mrs mcmahons for chat then home in buggy rain tonight road very muddy {prices of items in Hamilton listed above} $1.00 10 cts 5 cts 5</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October</span></h2> <p>14X: cloudy cool clear fine: to home: write in this: wash shave dress walk palgrave to mcmahons for tea: to church Frank preached sing in choir: chat: to town</p> <p>15: cold frosty fine cloudy misley rain at night: to palgrave with sarah &amp; liz in to Jarvis on train unload 3 gates &amp; 6 posts of car: repair fence 1 hour: to Erwins 1 meal</p> <p>16: cloudy rain heavy shower fine cool rain in evening &amp; at night fine moonlight: at Jarvis took 2 gates &amp; 4 posts on Jigger put in 2 gates near garnet fix fence again near Hagersville at {words cut off} 3 meals: to Hagersville at night on jigger: J.M. Allen: D. Dowdle: Jim Burns: Albert Hobbs {next line between others} home to Jarvis at 10.30</p> <p>17: cloudy &amp; cool: at Jarvis got paid $31.25: settled for board at Erwins $4.95: started on 10:15 train: got 3 baskets of pears in Hamilton $1.95: 1 cap $1.00: 1 tie &amp; gloves 78 cts: got {word cut off} palgrave 8:20. left peaches &amp; nalise {?} at Mrs. McMahons: in {illegible} chat to Mr. Brachen {?}: walk home</p> <p>18: fine cool N. wind: to home: thrashing chore &amp; help at chaff: Whites machine: sold shoes Dick lyness for $1.50: Jim moved horse power: fine moonlight night {next line between others} (to whites)</p> <p>19: rain cloudy cool: to home read &amp; sleep till noon: then help pa Jim &amp; S McClelland put in straw in barn. clean up floor: to palgrave for basket of peaches &amp; $1.00 worth of sugar. to mcmahon chat</p> <p>20: cloudy cool squaly snow at night: to home picking potatoes. to palgrave at night to Blanchards to practice good time ward sing &amp; ada played, roads muddy snow ball ada &amp; {last word illegible} {next line between others} Liz mag &amp; I home 11:00</p> <p>21X: cool clear fine cold at night: to home sleep. read. shave &amp; dress to palgrave to {name cut off} at night walk sing in chor poor sing ada played ward sang: to Stokes for chat. walk</p> <p>22: cool frosty mild: to P. Jinertys {?} thrashing in mow: got dun at 3 oclock put in chaff got home at five pick potatoes on hill: help to cut some feed read Jacob faith</p> <p>23: misty cloudy e. wind rain at night: to home help Jim put roof on stack. pick potatoes finish digging today. help to cut feed at night: dark</p> <p>24: fine clear windy w wind squaly rain fine night: at Binghams thrashing cut boards &amp; fork barley. help in with straw: home help cut feed: &amp; feed &amp; {last word cut off}</p> <p>25: cloudy misty fine warm s.e. wind: at Binghams help them to put in their straw: {word cut off} to palgrave george &amp; buggy to nicls got 2 front shoes removed: to mrs mcmahons for tea</p> <p>26: fine cool s. wind to home fix pin and put prop under stable. to bush with gun: picked apples afternoon &amp; help in with stove to parlour: cut feed Jim &amp; I: for cows to field: chores feed &amp; bed {next line between others} pa to Bolton today with grist for tom 5 bush {illegible} (raining) wet night e. wind</p> <p>27: cloudy misley e. wind: s.w. wind &amp; showry cool night: to home read &amp; sleep: clean barley pa pin &amp; I: 42: cut feed. oil buggy dress to palgrave maggie &amp; I in buggy to practice in Blanchards ada played ward sing: to mrs mcmahons chat got sweet: then home: road</p> <p>28X: cloudy blustry cool: to home read sleep shave dress walk to palgrave: to church with {word cut off} sing in choir: miss Rayburn sing: to L. chat: walk home. road very muddy: toms for chat to 12</p> <p>29: fine cool clear blustry at night - N.w. wind: to palgrave Liz &amp; I on wagon with 41 {word cut off} barley got 60 cts from W. Bracken: paid Watson taxes $9.55 for home &amp; $1.34 for palgrave house: then home &amp; fix around stack: then haul 41 bags big potatoes &amp; 7 small: cut feed. clean horse {next line underneath first} per bush $24.50</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October</span></h2> <p>30: fine clear mild: to home: put on kettle of potatoes in old house to boil for horses haul in potatoes 82 bags big &amp; 15 small: cut feed clean horses &amp; bed them: cool night cloudy</p> <p>31: very windy w. wind {warm written above both}: to home: put on kettle potatoes: fix bins in cellar for potatoes: haul 1 load wood home: and haul in 56 bags big &amp; 14 bags small potatoes: cut feed to feed horses &amp; bed them: very warm {next line between others} warm w. wind tonight</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov</span></h2> <p>1: fine mild warm: windy s.w. wind: to home put on kettle of potatoes: fix bin: haul home 72 bags big &amp; 21 small: help to clean 10 bushels of fall wheat: cut feed: clean horses: windy tonight {next word between others} warm</p> <p>2: fine mild stormy s.w. wind: cloudy &amp; misley: to home fix up bins in cellar &amp; make new bins: pa went to Bolton with 10: of wheat for grist &amp; 6 bags of potatoes got 35 cts per bag {illegible words between lines}</p> <p>3: cloudy fine cool: w. wind: to home: put on kettle of potatoes: clean out stable: haul in 66 bags of big &amp; 20 bags small potatoes: cut feed: wash shave: to palgrave mag &amp; I charlie &amp; buggy to practice {next line between others} home at 1130</p> <p>4X: fine mild s. west wind: to Sloans Church in morning with Sarah &amp; maggie walking. Mr Orr preached home in buggy with tom Coulter &amp; Rob Campbell pick Beachants {?} sing: then to sing in choir ada played good: old Mr Blanchard preached: windy w. wind tonight. mild: palgrave church at night maggie &amp; Rob Campbell: Tom Coulter Jim &amp; I in old buggy &amp; B. Bingham &amp; Liz</p> <p>5: fine mild warm calm: to home: haul in 5 big bags &amp; 14 small. white Elephants: {word cut off} feed do chores. Jim at whites thrashing afternoon: rain at night: west wind: warm</p> <p>6: cloudy cool dry w. wind: to home: haulin 69 bags small &amp; 17 bags big potatoes Elephants: cut feed clean horses &amp; feed &amp; bed them Jim took Kelly's single harness home fine cool night cloudy</p> <p>7: fine warm calm N. air: to home haul in 64 bags big &amp; 26 bags small potatoes finished hauling in today 642 bags altogether: cut feed: help fill up 14 bags potatoes: water {next line between others} horses at lumber {?}</p> <p>8: cloudy snow storm e. wind: rain afternoon rain at nihgt: to home chores: help Jim to put oats up on scaffold &amp; cut feed &amp; put pea straw into mow: sleep read: chores: wet night</p> <p>9: cloudy misty misley rain: to home chores: plow in creek field with ginge &amp; charlie to 4 oclock then got ready grease wagon started to Toronto with S. Kelly &amp; Bill Stephens our wagon: fed at Bolton then to {next line between others} Road very bad: Holmes: at 4 oclock</p> <p>10: cloudy rain to 9 oclock: started from Holmes corner at 530 &amp; got to Toronto to milligans Quincy Hotel at 8 oclock got breakfast: &amp; started with Steven Kelly to buy &amp; sell potatoes but did not: pick 30 bags in car &amp; took them to Black Horse Hotel put up for sunday had tea &amp; went to Hugh Connor's 34 Niagara St and stopped all night fine night cool</p> <p>11X: fine mild N.w. wind: at Connors for breakfast: to 1130 then Bill Stephens &amp; Mark Connors &amp; I went down front st to Black horse. fed horses had dinner then went down {illegible} to other side of don then up queen st to george down to Black horse Bill &amp; I had tea then Logan &amp; I went to L Kente {next line between first two} (: met John Logan in stable at B. Horse) {next line between bottom two} back to bed at B. Horse (for chat)</p> <p>12: fine clear mild: at B. Horse had breakfast then Bill &amp; I went to car and pick potatoes to noon Steve sold car load to James Lumbers: had dinner at B. Horse. fill potatoes in car get dun at 7 oclock to B. Horse for tea: to John Connors steve Bill &amp; I then back to B. Horse to bed at 11</p> <p>13: fine clear mild s. wind: at B. Horse for breakfast up to market up king to china hall: then to yonge got stock 2.00 pound: down to front got shovel 75 cts: sold 24 bags &amp; left the rest at Connors started for home: had dinner at peacock: stop at Holmes: at Clairville: at Bolton fed horses: then home at 230 in morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov</span></h2> <p>14: fine warm mild: to home: sleep till noon: chorse read write sleep. chores: to creek on ginge</p> <p>15: fine warm cloudy misley cold N. wind: to home chore pile up some stones chores to palgrave night to station got $16.25 pay: Liz &amp; maggie to Flemings: to tracys with whip: to prayer meeting {next line between others} (feed &amp; bed horses)</p> <p>16: fine clear cool frosty: to home move stones with george &amp; stone boat: haul 11 bags potatoes from frame stable to cellar: halu 4 bags in from field: feed horses: cut feed: clean {last word cut off}</p> <p>17: snow cold blustry cold clear night: to home Jim &amp; I finish moving stones: I moved fence Jim took 14 cord wood to cook: fill 4 bags potatoes saw some wood: grease wagon: haul home 1 load wood split wood: cut Jims hair: cut feed: shave: chess: to palgrave mag &amp; I to practice: got coal oil {next line between others} got $10 10/100 from R. Stokes for rent</p> <p>18X: fine frosty &amp; e. wind snow at night: to home: to home chores read sleep chores: to palgrave maggie &amp; I walked down at night: ma at Coulters: Frank preached: walk home Billy {name cut off} tom &amp; I: snowing away Billy &amp; I went into town for lunch: then home 10 to 11. east snow {next word between other lines} warm</p> <p>19: fine mild cloudy: to home: chores. help to clean 43 1/2 bushels of barley: cut feed {word cut off} stoves into old house: Jim took barley to palgrave got 60 cts per bushel: got 2 doz cabbage from mrs mcmahon: Jeffersons: to palgrave at night on george: see about Christmas anniversary: oyster {rest of line cut off}</p> <p>20: fine mild cold: to home: haul 2 locks of hay over from barn to stable: clean 43 1/2 {word missing} of barley Jim took it to palgrave 60 cts per bush: pa &amp; I clean up floor: chores read paper cut feed</p> <p>21: fine frosty cold. to home rigging up stable at east end of barn lining &amp; stuffing it for {word cut off} Jim &amp; I haul 2 barrels of water: to toms chat: to Binghams to pay Bob for timber sills $2.00</p> <p>22: fine frosty very sharp cold: to home chores clean out stables &amp; feed cattle &amp; horses all day: will look for trowel to plaster stable: home &amp; chores: to palgrave maggie &amp; I at night: to prayer meeting with nelson &amp; buggy to Mrs McMahons for chat &amp; wait for moon to rise: home cold {word cut off}</p> <p>23: fine frosty mild: to home chores: feed cattle &amp; clean out stables: to S. Kelly's afternoon help him to kill steer with broken leg: Bill hichen {?} Frank Sullivan: peet Hayes: home chores {next word between other lines} cold</p> <p>24: fine mild day: to home chores feed cows &amp; clean out stables help Jim haul 2 barrels water carry sand to make mortar for horse stable: shave got ready &amp; went to palgrave maggie &amp; I buggy with george put him in mrs mcmahons stable: went to fix windows in church but there was not glass: paid gus Sanderson $13 90/100 for premier for 1809: to mrs mcmahons for tea: to practice talk to {name cut off}</p> <p>25X: fine clear mild: to home all day sleep &amp; read: walk to palgrave at night to church Liz {word cut off} {illegible} martha refine: Mr Blanchard preached: Maggie &amp; I did not sing in choir: will &amp; Fred McCabes {next word between lines} tonight</p> <p>26: windy blustry snow to noon: fine mild: to home chores: help clean 45 1/2 bushels of barley: to {word cut off} for 6 bags of ours on george: help Jim to haul 2 barrels water &amp; 2 loads from bush &amp; 1 load rails {next line between others} (&amp; carry water into cellar)</p> <p>27: cloudy misty N. air: to home: put rack on sleigh &amp; haul straw stack into barn put rack in mow: to palgrave night nelson &amp; buggy: see Stokes about letter: to Mrs McMahons got coal oil {word cut off; next line between others} got 1 axe handle 25 cts paid: to Freacks for floor</p> <p>28: misty misley rain at night: to home: put new handle in axe: hitch up charlier liz to go up to Sloans: grind axes: to S. McClellands see him about cedar walk through swamp: home write a letter to John McMahon: hot night (pa at youngs thrashing) mix up medicine today &amp; took some at noon &amp; some at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov</span></h2> <p>29: cloudy mild snow squal cool: chores clean out cow stables Jim went to nicols to get horses shod charlie &amp; nelson: pa at youngs thrashing: to Bally orog {?} post letter to John McMahon got papers: chat to Mr Lavery: home &amp; chores. fix old wood box: feed clean &amp; bed</p> <p>30: cloudy mild warm: to home Jim &amp; I went to bush &amp; started to cut saw legs cut 10: &amp; some blocks for wood: Jim went to town after noon: I leveled road with shovel in bush: then home shoot squirrel in cedars: pa &amp; I hauled 4 barrels water with george &amp; charlie: do chores: snow squals {next line between others} road muddy (cool tonight)</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Dec</span></h2> <p>1: fine mild cool: to home chores: clean 4 bags oats &amp; barley for chop: to mill with chop 33 cts george &amp; charlie: home chores grease wagon: to bush for load of wood. to palgrave with single cord wood to Nicol in Blanchards talk to Frank &amp; Mr Blanchard. home to mill for chop but did not get it. home feed horses: shave &amp; dress: to palgrave maggie &amp; I nelson &amp; buggy to Blanchards to practice: to campbells ward dress: {illegible} with old Fleming &amp; Brooks about Jacks cap {next line between others} home word maggie &amp; I</p> <p>2X: fine warm mild: to presbyterian Church: Mr ward maggie &amp; I walking. Mr Orr preached home chat &amp; sing: to palgrave at night walking to church: Frank preached: Mr ward: Rob Campbell: ada Blanchard maggie &amp; I in choir Brooks mr Flemmings not there: walk home in town for chat {next line between others} very dark night</p> <p>3: cloudy mild fine snow at night not much: in McClellands swamp with John Falker {?} &amp; Jim splitting lying cedars: 133 rails today for a start: eat dinner in swamp home for tea: very dark night</p> <p>4: cloudy squaly mild: squaly &amp; windy: in S McClellands swamp with Jim &amp; tom &amp; pa splitting rails 155 rails today: had dinner in town: home for tea: to palgrave at night nelson &amp; buggy: to Campbells to see {illegible}</p> <p>5: cloudy mild. squaly snow N. wind: to Bolton nelson &amp; buggy to see about old Fleming &amp; {illegible} dinner at Elliots 25 ct got boc of Dr Sages {illegible} cure {50 cts paid written above}: cigars {10 cts written above}: Michael Graham home to Balgeroy with me {next line between others} see our board at School</p> <p>6: cloudy cold clear: in S McClellands swamp with Jim &amp; tom splitting rails had dinner in Toms home for tea: I had sore throat and cold: wash &amp; bathe feet: {illegible} head</p> <p>7: fine clear mild: to home all day sick with sore throat all cold &amp; sore: sleep nearly all day: Jack McMahon here: &amp; Mr Blanchard: old fashion with summons for one: maggie went home with Mr Blanchard {next line between others} cloudy mild night</p> <p>8: fine mild cloudy: Sarah &amp; I to Bolton nelson &amp; buggy had dinner at Elliots paid 50 cts got Mr Wiloughby the lawyer for $2.00 to plead case: with Fleming: decision not given today then to palgrave Sarah got shoes from lavery: she stopped to Mrs Coulters: I put nelson in Mrs McMahons stable &amp; had tea there: then to Blanchards talk to Frank upstairs: then sing a little: to Mrs mcmahon will coulter &amp; I for horse then home maggie Sarah &amp; I in buggy {next line between others} fine mild night road good</p> <p>9X: fine mild cloudy: to home all day read sleep: to palgrave maggie &amp; I at night to church nelson &amp; buggy: sing in choir ward not there: Mr Blanchard preached: ann home with us in buggy</p> <p>10: fine mild: in S. McClellands swamp split rails 134 with Tom &amp; Jim {dinner at Toms written above}: home for tea got ready went to palgrave with maggie to practice: george &amp; buggy good time</p> <p>11:cloudy clear warm cold at night: in S. McClellands swamp with tom split 106 rails dinner at toms: home for tea chores: pa &amp; ma at Orangeville today with chickens</p> <p>12: fine clear cold North air: in S McClellands swamp help tom to split 87 rails: burn down stbu cut of 1. cut finish splitting our rails today: to palgrave at night maggie &amp; I walking to practice: cold clear moonlight roads good hard &amp; smooth good walking: Jim at Kelly's thrashing today: I got letter from landesser {?}: receipt {next line written to left of entry} pa &amp; ma got 6 gallons oil today 90 cts</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Dec</span></h2> <p>13: clear frosty very cold N.w. wind: in S McClellands swamp with tom making roads to rails Dinner at toms home for tea: snow a little tonight very cold &amp; stormy: feed &amp; bed horses</p> <p>14: cold blustry: clear &amp; calm cold: to home chores pa &amp; I hauled 3 loads of wood home from {word cut off} with charlie &amp; nelson &amp; wagon: to mow mills afternoon with Sam McClelland to railroad meeting old mungovan Dufferin post lots of fun: home for tea to palgrave maggie &amp; I to practice charlie &amp; old buggy in treacys Laverys Mrs McMahons &amp; Mrs Bradleys John nicols: try to sell beef but {word cut off} (left my old felt boots at Lawrys to be mended)</p> <p>15: fine mild s. wind: to palgrave with nelson &amp; buggy: to nicols to get 2 hind shoes on but did not put nelson in treachs shed &amp; fed him oats: to Jigger house to see Stokes Fodsworth &amp; milson about beef: to Beattys for chat: to Mrs Campbells for Mr Ward: then him &amp; I went to Bolton: see Willoughby: got hari cut paid Old Evans $7 70/100: got collar {18 cts written above}: bottle secret {25 cts written above}: then to palgrave got Liz new shoes at laverys: to Campbell for tea with mr war: then to parsonage to practice: hitch up horse &amp; home all alone: fine moonlight night {next line between others} (splendid wheeling today)</p> <p>16X: cloudy mild s.w. wind &amp; misley rain all day: to home read sleep sing: chores: at home all day</p> <p>17: cloudy misley N. wind: cold: to home: chores: cut iron wood pole to hang beef on get read to kill help tom &amp; Jim to kill white steer: then to palgrave maggie &amp; I george &amp; buggy to practice: to Mrs Mc: 5 cts {last word illegible; next line between others} (cold &amp; squaly snow) (had good practice tonight)</p> <p>18: cold stormy N. wind squaly all day: very cold &amp; clear: to Caledon East Sarah &amp; I Kellys democrat {word cut off} 79 lbs of gees at 6 cts: $4 74/100: 32 lbs of turkey at 9 cts: $2 88/100: &amp; 1 gobbler $1 50/100: $ 9 12/100 in all. paid left Kellys wagon at home: then home feed horses got supper: to palgrave maggie &amp; I nelson &amp; buggy to laverys for any felt boots &amp; wills {25 cts paid 75 cts written above}: to Blanchards to practice Billy Bingham there good time: Billy home in buggy with us {next line between others} cold night</p> <p>19: cold squaly snow very cold clear: to home haul 2 barrels of water from pond: to palgrave with {word cut off} barley 34: 32 at 54 cts per bushel $18 72/100 {ticket for it written above}: to nicols &amp; got 2 new shoes on george front feet. home got fill up 29: barley chores: to palgrave maggie &amp; I &amp; Billy Bingham in Buggy with george: to practice good time</p> <p>20: cold s. wind clear: to palgrave with load barley 38. 49: at 54 cts: got paid for yesterdays load &amp; {word cut off} 73 24 lbs at 54 cts: $39 69/100 paid: gave lavery $5.00 for sarah's &amp; lizzies stones: got 1 lb soda in {word cut off} home &amp; clean barn floor: to Kellys pa &amp; I to weigh beef hind quarters: gave toms the 84 quarter: haul 1 load wood home from bush chores: to palgrave maggie &amp; I to laverys with martha robins shoes: got wax {next line between others} to practice</p> <p>21: cold squaly stormy North Blizzard very cold: to Bolton with 17: 40: wheat for grist: 5: for tom: $1 10/100 for salt &amp; the rest for ourselves: dinner at Elliots {25 cts paid written above}: road very rough for wagon: very cold night</p> <p>22: clear frosty s. wind: to home haul 2 barrels of water from pond on stoneboat: haul home load wood to palgrave with 1/2 cord wood to J nicol willie &amp; I {$1.50 written above}: home put shoeing on stoneboat oil buggy: put in wagon: chores: to palgrave to laverys for marthas shoes &amp; 1 of sally's: to practice mag &amp; I {next line written above} (40 cts paid\ 25 cts paid)</p> <p>23X: fine mild s.w. wind: to home chores sing: to palgrave at night to church Mr Blanchard preached big crowd: sing in choir: Liz mag &amp; I in buggy and walk very dark night</p> <p>24: clear fine warm s. wind: to home Jim &amp; I cut 1/2 cord wood for cook: to palgrave: Billy Bingham &amp; I. shingle hall fix up tables. tea at Mrs Coulters: to Mrs McMahons got $4.00 from Bill Lindsey Stokes rent for December: got bottle of pastilles {prices written above} 25 cts paid: sweets paid 10 cts: to parsonage to practice: to choir practice on organ: then fix up greens: then maggie &amp; I home in buggy road very muddy mild night help maggie to curl her hair</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#1888"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">1888</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">December</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#1889"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">1889</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Jan</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1888</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December</span></h2> <p>25: cloudy mild warm: to home chores practice pieces: to palgrave with liz &amp; maggie in buggy to Oyster supper &amp; tea meeting: put nelson in laverys stable road very muddy to hall with Joe lavery to station to meet Mr ward &amp; nellie with lantern: to Blanchards for books: wait on table had some oysters &amp; tea to church &amp; sing in choir had a good time Stinson &amp; Diddel there. Sarah Dale miss Robb: home with liz &amp; mag in buggy at 2 oclock: road muddy {next line written above entry} Tom ann &amp; family here for dinner had a goose</p> <p>26: cloudy mild misley warm: to home chores: fix goose pen feed horses: to bush after noon Jim &amp; I cut saw logs warm &amp; misty: at home tonight play matches mag &amp; I: to stable feed &amp; bed horses</p> <p>27: cloudy cold w. wind: to home chores haul 2 barrels of water from pond: chores fix barn door: to Ballycroy to office get papers &amp; letter from John McMahon: 5 cts nutmeg {next line included between others} cold stormy night</p> <p>28: cloudy mild w. wind: to home: chores help Jim to cut saw logs peeled logs cut 33 today</p> <p>29: cloudy mild s. wind: cold: to home haul 2 barrels of water from pond on stoneboat: to bush cut sawlogs tom with us afternoon cut sawlogs: to palgrave at night maggie &amp; I george &amp; buggy to store with shoes for ann &amp; get parcel for ann: to practice then home road very rough: {last line illegible}</p> <p>30X: fine clear mild: cloudy squaly snow s.w. wind: to home: chores pa &amp; liz went to reaneys nelson &amp; wagon Jim &amp; sarah to sloans church: meag Faulkner {?} came here today: joe lavery here: to palgrave to church at night Frank Blanchard preached road muddy very dark night &amp; stormy joe lavery took Liz &amp; meag to church</p> <p>31: cloudy mild: cool: to home forenoon: help Jim haul home 7 loads wood from bush saw McClelland to bush chat: I went to palgrave after noon charlier &amp; buggy take steer hide to H Beatty 55: $1.92: home for tea: then to toms with sarah: Liz maggie &amp; meag Faulkner taffy pole: Bob eat &amp; joe {illegible} {next line between first two lines} Nomination at palgrave today {next line between bottom two lines} Bob Bingham &amp; Billy: play {rest of line illegible}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1889</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Jan</span></h2> <p>1: cloudy mild fine: to home chores: bring home plow from field with charlie &amp; george: haul 2 barrels water from pond: feed horses: to palgrave nelson &amp; buggy to laverys with me {illegible} to get {illegible}: I got the tac of Sarah's sewed: to mrs mcmahon's with 1 bag of flour: home chores: to Coulters taffy pole {next line between others} big time: sarah maggie &amp; I home at 6</p> <p>2: fine mild: to home sleep to near noon: chores: to bush make road to back &amp; logs light {word cut off} lay out road back through bush: home to bed &amp; sleep till 8 oclock: lunch read &amp; write here</p> <p>3: clear fine warm: to home: Jim pa &amp; I skid saw logs 41: with nelson very slippery to palgrave at night walking. to laverys with marthas robins shoe: got weather shoes: chat to Joe then to Mrs Mcmahons: for lizzie will coulter there: home in buggy with liz charlie in buggy: cool {next line between others} (12 oclock)</p> <p>4: fine clear warm: mild: to home: help Jim grind axe: haul 2 barrels of water from pond chores: grind axe: to bush pa &amp; I make roads through bush: chores read sleep: feed &amp; bed horses</p> <p>5: cloudy mild cool e wind misley rain at night: to Currans &amp; Binghams looking for windlass horses &amp; wagon Bingham using it home &amp; get dinner: to Binghams for windlass: to McElwains for load of sawdust: haul 2 barrels water from pond: chores oil buggy: shave: to palgrave to laverys for marthas {word cut off} to Mrs Mcmahonas for liz &amp; maggie: to practice: Harry Bible &amp; Joe Martin there: {worded smudged out} ward there good time: home</p> <p>6X: cloudy misley rain all day snow at night: to home chores read sleep: to palgrave at night nelson &amp; buggy: Jim liz &amp; maggie &amp; ann walked: Mr Blanchard preached: Billy Bingham &amp; I walked snowing all night: clean snow of buggy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1889</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Jan</span></h2> <p>7: clear cool N. air: to home help Tom &amp; Jim to kill 2 pigs forenoon: shinimom here for {word cut off} help Jim to haul 2 loads wood home from bush in sleigh george &amp; charlie will with to palgrave: with pa &amp; Jim in sleigh the first sleighing of the season today: to Election in {word cut off} house note for p.e. Campbell: J. Hanna: &amp; J Brown councillors: chat to will coulter &amp; Rob campbell {next line between others} home in sleigh</p> <p>8: cloudy mild: to home help to cut up 2 pigs &amp; pack the meat in barrel in {word cut off} to Ballycroy on george post letter to John McMahon &amp; 1 to S. Gower for sally. paid 4 cents, haul wood 4 loads home from bush: chores: 3 Riddles here tonight Robert: Charlotte &amp; maggie: {name cut off} &amp; Billy Bingham had lots of fun info to 1 oclock</p> <p>9: cloudy misley rain all day: to home chores: sew tug &amp; fix martingale: sleep read: windy {next line above} &amp; grease them</p> <p>10: stormy all night &amp; today blustry west wind mild: to home: chores: help Sarah to wash &amp; single harness: to palgrave: maggie &amp; I to practice in cutter: practice new pieces for Crawfords</p> <p>11: cloudy cool w: wind: to home chores: in bush help Jim &amp; tom to cut wood for to palgrave with 1/2 cord wood to J. nicol. to laverys for toms boots {price written above} $1.00 &amp; Jims new boots. home chores: to palgrave in cutter Jim maggie Billy Bingham &amp; I to practice road slippery</p> <p>12: fine clear mild: to palgrave with 1/2 cord of wood to nicol. take pail butter to McMahon sum 23 lbs: haul soap boxes from station for Mrs McMahon home for dinner: to palgrave after with 1/2 cord wood to nicol: home for tea: chores. to palgrave at night maggie &amp; I practice {next line between others} :roads icy: paid tom Cobean {?} $15 25/100 got note for steer</p> <p>13X: calm snow mild fine night cloudy: to home: chores read sleep: to palgrave at {word cut off} in sleigh Jim Sarah maggie liz ann &amp; willie: Mr Fucar preached: good crowd {next line between others} (george &amp; nelson) good sleighing</p> <p>14: fine clear warm cold frost night: to palgrave at 6.00 to nicols to get george &amp; nellie shod 8 shoes removed: home for dinner fix rack on sleigh: to palgrave with 1/2 cord wood nicol home for tea to palgrave maggie &amp; I to practice charlie &amp; cutter: fine moonlight night</p> <p>15: fine frosty clear mild calm: to Billy whites for load lumber to Caledon East with lumber white to Burrel spend 15 cts at Lockton &amp; 20 at Caledon East: home at 730 fine mild night moonlight</p> <p>16: cloudy mild: rain all afternoon &amp; evening: to home chores haul 2 brls water from pond chores clean out cown stables: rig box &amp; seats on sleigh to take choir to crawfords but it was {illegible} sew some &amp; fix up 10 {next line between others} Billy Bingham here</p> <p>17: cloudy windy w. wind cold: to home: chores: help sarah to wash &amp; oil Toms {word cut off}</p> <p>18: cloudy windy cold: Blustry snow N. wind: to home fixing up harness to noss {?} then bush with nelson help Jim &amp; pa to skid 27 logs make 1 skideways &amp; make road</p> <p>19: fine clear cold: to home: help Jim to haul 2 barrels water from pond: in bush help Jim to skid 22 saw logs. chores: shave to palgrave maggie &amp; I to practice in buggy: liz home with us: rain e. wind {next line between others} cold clear night</p> <p>20X: cloudy: snowing east storm: to home all day chores sleep read: snowing &amp; blowing</p> <p>21: cloudy {word smudged out} try fine cold: to home: chore: plat georges tail. clean 16 bushel of wheat. pa {word cut off} shave: plat Binghams peets tail: harness george: dress: to palgrave Billy Bingham maggie &amp; I sleigh to Blanchards to Crawfords with choir. put horses at quarters sing in chore: home palgrave got home at 230 cold clear moonlight night frosty</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1889</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Jan</span></h2> <p>22: cloudy cold s. wind: to Orangeville with pa: with 16.35 {B and lb} wheat at $1.00 per bush {prices listed above} $16.55: got 6.10 {B and lbs} peas at 60 cts $3.70: got fiddle string for Jim {15 cts} &amp; 2 for {illegible}; kindling: 1 lead pencil (5 cts): home chores {illegible words between lines}</p> <p>23: cloudy: clear mild thaw: to home help Jim to haul home tanbark from bush {next line above} haul 2 brls water</p> <p>24: clear fine warm: to home haul home tanbark from bush around up 6th line: to mill for chop paid. gave Bill Lindsey 1 bag flour for Mrs McMahon: road up on note of $6.00 {next line between others} 815 paid 80 cts old stove &amp; old plow</p> <p>25: fine clear warm: to Bolton horses &amp; sleigh: with old Stone &amp; old metal to Sam {?} Dick $3 59/100 &amp; 8 bags of potatoes: 5 to K Evans at 40 cts {full price listed above} $2.00: 2 to J. Elliott at 35 cts: and 1 to Sam Shore at 35 cts {next line between others} got 10 cts of carbolic acid</p> <p>26: fine clear mild: to home: help Jim to haul some tanbark grom bush haul 2 brls water from pond: haul 3 loads wood home from bush: chores: to palgrave to practice {next line between others} (Boil on my neck very sore) Liz home with me in cutter</p> <p>27X: mild, snow all day &amp; all night N. storm: to home in house all day Boil on back of neck very sore</p> <p>28: snowy cold clear: to home in house all day with boil on neck very sore: deep snow cold</p> <p>29: clear &amp; frosty: to home: in house all day with boil on neck very sore: {illegible}: cold clear</p> <p>30: fine mild blustry: to palgrave nelson &amp; cutter to ice Stokes. {illegible - words to faint to read}</p> <p>31: cloudy blustry windy w. wind: to home: help Jim to rig rack on sleigh &amp; put on load of tanbark Jim went to Orangeville: in house boil neck very sore</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Feb</span></h2> <p>1: clear cold frosty: to home: help pa &amp; Jim to put on load of bark: ask george white John young S. kelly currans &amp; p. Finerty to bark bee for tomorrow: in house: boil on neck broke today {next line between others} off back</p> <p>2: cloudy blustery cold w. wind: to Orangeville with S. kelly on load of bark: we had Bee John curran: Billy young: george white: Jim with ours got sausage {price above} 20 cts: home with John currans: to palgrave (to practice)</p> <p>3X: fine clear cold very cold: to Cedar Mills Church Billy Bingham &amp; I charlie &amp; cutter then back to Binghams for dinner: to palgrave at night Billy &amp; I in cutter very cold {next line between others} Frank preached: home</p> <p>4: cloudy mild snow e. storm: to home help to put on load tanbark last load: to Billy Whites saw mill got elm scantling 4x4 {length above} 12 ft long: for Boulsters: Billy left it at gate: in S. McClellands swamp: fix road &amp; chat to tom sam &amp; albert: home for dinner: to palgrave with sarah: to Stokes for key of house: fix shutters for windows: to Mrs McMahons for sarah {next line between others} then home</p> <p>5: cloudy cold North storm snow &amp; slow all day: to home chore sew my felt boots &amp; grease them: rope Sallys trunk: get ready &amp; went to Bolton with sarah &amp; Jim feed horses at Elliotts spent 20 cts: then home. sarah did not go to manitoba: very cold night</p> <p>6: cloudy snow: cold north storm: to S. McClellands swamp with Jim make road to rails home for dinner: hitch up &amp; break road in swamp &amp; haul out 123 rails: home &amp; chores. cold stormy night</p> <p>7: cloudy mild: help Jim to haul rails out of S. McClellands swamp: home get ready &amp; go to Mount Pleasant or ridges Church: with Jim maggie Lizzie sarah same McClelland albert little: nelson &amp; fly our sleigh: good time for board &amp; ada Blanchard home to palgrave with us: lots of fun: fine mild night: roads heavy deep snow big ewe lambed today, had 3 lambs {illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1889</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February</span></h2> <p>8: cloudy mild squaly: in swamp help Jim to haul out rails to nosh them {word cut off} roads afternoon snow very deep in bush &amp; swamp: ride up road with Bob young: chores read</p> <p>9: cloudy mild calm: in swamp help Jim to haul out rails snow very deep: to palgrave at night with maggie nelson &amp; cutter: Mr Ward Lizzie maggie &amp; I home</p> <p>10X: clear fine frosty: to home: chores sleep read: Mr Ward Jim Lizzie maggie sarah &amp; willie to Reaneys: to palgrave at night: mother: sarah: lizzie: maggie: Jim: ann: albert little: martha robin: Mr ward &amp; I all in sleigh: Frank preached: Billy Bingham home with us. fine moonlight</p> <p>11: Blustry snowing mild {both winds following listed above} s. wind: windy cold n.w. wind: help Jim to haul 2 barrels water from pond: in {word cut off} make road to rails: haul out rails afternoon: blustry &amp; cold: house &amp; chores</p> <p>12: fine clear cold N.W. wind: help Jim to haul out rails finish hauling rails and hauled 9 gate posts home {price listed above} (10 posts at 15 cts each): put on box went to McElwains for saw dust but got none {next line between others} chores: cut maggie stephens hair</p> <p>13: clear &amp; very frosty cold calm: to currans help Jim on with load of bark: got ride 5th line with J. shiniman currans bark bee: home grind knife fix cutting box put on knife sat straw chores: to palgrave at night maggie &amp; I george &amp; cutter to Church Frank preached on {word cut off} (good time)</p> <p>14: clear cold fine clear: to S. McClellands to buy posts from him: in town sam &amp; I for {word cut off} home chores. to creek with cows. clean out stables feed cattle: to palgrave to church at night {next line between others} (maggie came home with me) I went to stove in cutter</p> <p>15: fine clear mild: help Jim to haul out 81 posts out of swamp: haul 2 barrels of water from pond to bush for load of wood 1/2 cord Jim went to Robs hill: help pa to move 8 bags oats &amp; empty new {word cut off} to Binghams to see Billy: home chores: to palgrave to church sally maggie &amp; I in cutter: fine {word cut off; next word in between others} (good sleighing)</p> <p>16: cloudy misty misley: to home help Jim to get 1/2 cord of wood from bush to go to Bolton clean out stable: to Orangeville with Frank Blanchard: our george &amp; his cutter: to get {word cut off} &amp; seal for present for Mr Ward {prices listed above items} $4.00: got hair cut &amp; shave (25 cts): hay &amp; oats 20 cts: home chores aunt Rachel &amp; John came here 2 horse sleigh: Will Coulter read address &amp; I gave Mr Ward the chain &amp; seal: had a good time: to Mrs McMahons for 1 lb 25 cts tea &amp; 5 cts of sweets {paid listed above prices}: then home maggie &amp; I liz came with Billy Bingham</p> <p>17X: cloudy mild cool: to home chores: John {illegible} &amp; I went to town chat then to swamp look at rails &amp; through swamp to road meet Albert Little to toms chat then John albert will &amp; to our place for dinner Lizzie ann maggie &amp; martha robins: chores chat: to palgrave at night with sarah Jim albert liz mag: will &amp; I: ann margery &amp; martha robins: took sacrament tonight: came home with Billy Bingham {next line between first and second lines} aunt &amp; John went home at 5 oclock</p> <p>18: cloudy mild snowing all day N.e. storm: help Jim &amp; tom to put on load of posts 22 haul them home: took 3 bags oats to whites to get crushed &amp; 1 bag of flour to {word cut off} going {illegible} in morning: home write a farmers wife {illegible name} to a. little 7 cords &amp; to John {illegible; next line between others} shovel snow &amp; help maggie to put out clothes</p> <p>19: stormy {word smudged out} wind drifting: to home chores shovel snow let tom steer out to play: Ballycroy post letter to John McMahon: in swamp chat to S. McClelland &amp; a. little. Jim {word cut off} toms wood: to shingle factory pay Jim Mclaughlin 25 cts for chop: to toms chat to Joe Harmon {?} home with Jim: help Jim haul 2 brls water from pond: put it in cellar: pa ma &amp; I chores</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February</span></h2> <p>20: cold stormy very cold drifting: to home: chores help Jim to put wagon box on sleigh at barn to go to Caledon East but did not go to stormy road drifted: chores: take box of sleigh cut feed: cut barks {next line between others} calm cold night {last words illegible}</p> <p>21: clear mild: cloudy very stormy at night s.w. wind: to home chores mask banks &amp; chisel them out. to palgrave afternoon to J nicols to get banks ironed got 1 fixed on sleigh box chores {next line between others} put on {illegible}</p> <p>22: cold stormy N. wind to home chores: sew my felt boots: help Jim to haul 2 brls water from pond: going to kill old sow but didn't roads drifted: wash my leather boots &amp; grease them: then to palgrave tom &amp; I horses &amp; sleigh gave Lavery 1/2 brl flour: to J nicols for Banks: then home very cold stormy N. wind</p> <p>23: clear cold N. wind snow fall very cold: to home. chores sweep barn cut feed: clean up 16 bushels wheat for grist: chore: exercise george in cutter: home get ready: to palgrave maggie &amp; I in cutter with nelson to parsonage to practice: very cold night Liz home with us in cutter cold {next line between others} (ada sore throat)</p> <p>24X: fine clear mild frosty: to home chores read sleep chores: tom Fleming here for tea: to palgrave in horses &amp; sleigh: with tom Fleming: sarah: liz: maggie: ann: albert little: to Church Mr Richardson preached Sam McClelland home in sleigh with us {next line between others} (&amp; his {illegible})</p> <p>25: fine clear sharp air: to home help Jim to haul 3 load of wood from bush: to palgrave after noon with 20 bags potatoes to Sloan &amp; McClelland {prices listed above} at 25 cts per bag $5.00: got brl of fish $3.75. broom 20 ct: currants 10 cts: salmon 18 cts: sugar 71 cts: $5.00 in all: home &amp; haul 2 brls water from pond feed horses: chores: rope Sarahs trunk</p> <p>26: fine mild: snowing afternoon: to Bolton with sarah &amp; Jim on sleigh to mill with 17 for grist to station to Toronto with Sarah &amp; Miss Mcwade got trunk checked &amp; got ticket signed. to Black horse Hotel for dinner: up yonge st to R. 503 got success &amp; made for {illegible} stay at Black horse till evening to union station with sarah. She started to QuAppelle at 11:10 tonight: up on street car with miss mcwade to Black horse: to bed at 12 oclock: snowing tonight</p> <p>27: snowing mild cloudy: got up at 730 pay for bed at Black horse {prices listed above throughout} 25 cts: ran to union station to late for train: went back up colborne st got breakfast 25 cts: then up to market: then around town with Tom Bobean &amp; Joe Legget {next purchase listed above} got curvy comb 20 cts: to union station: on train to Bolton: got ride with sine Jones to No15 then to Silos roadhouses with Silos: walk up to palgrave to Lecture by Mr C.O. Johnston {price above 20 cts} on home life: to parsonage Billy Bingham &amp; I hear Johnston play on guitar &amp; sing then home in cutter Billy: got home at 230 in morning went to bed mild night</p> <p>28: fine mild cloudy: to palgrave with Tom steer &amp; calf &amp; lamb. to Brenan: then home put Bunks on sleigh: in bush with Tom cut logs {type listed above - berch} for Jim to haul home: Jim broke home &amp; chores Same McClelland here &amp; Bill Stephens: gave Sam note for $10.00 for 10 months.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March</span></h2> <p>1: fine mild warm misty: to home: help tom to cut logs in bush Jim hauled home {next line written above} snow soft today</p> <p>2: fine mild very warm: to home help Jim to fix sleigh load on potatoes 16 bags Jim &amp; pa went to Bolton: let out cows clean out stable chores: to bush tom &amp; I walk around through bush: home cut wood Tom &amp; I &amp; cut feed: feed &amp; clean charlie: to Blanchards to practice: ada played ward away {next line between others} Albert bible came up tonight</p> <p>3X: clear fine very hot sun: to home sleep chores dress: to palgrave at night to church with mother: Ann: Willie: Margary: Albert Little: Martha Robins: Billy Bingham home in sleigh with us Old Mr Blanchard preached: Lizzie: Ada: &amp; I in choir Rob Campbell &amp; will coulter</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1889</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March</span></h3> <p>4: clear very hot sun mild: help pa and nan to fill load of potatoes 25 bags: help Jim to 2 Brls {Barrels} water from pond. Jim &amp; pa went to Bolton: Tom and I went to Tottenham: with Toms clock to get his watch: try to sell potatoes but couldn't: to home roads very soft: chores: to towns at night for {word is cut-off on the page}</p> <p>5:fine clear mild: to home help Jim to load up 20 bags potatoes: clean out horse Stable: fill 4 bags oats &amp; took them to whites to get crushed with Charlie &amp; cutter: home: Dinner saw wood tom &amp; I at our house chore help {word is cut-off on the page}</p> <p>6: clear fine mild: to home: take box of sleigh &amp; put on bunks: help Jim to haul 18 saw logs: then to Billy whites for 6 bags crushed oats paid 26 ct: home cores: Mr. Scott preaches here today: roads soft with water:</p> <p>7. high strong N.W. wind cold: to home help Jim to load saw logs &amp; make road on side hill: to toms at night for chat: charlie had colic tonight - very bad gave him some {word is cut-off the page}</p> <p>8. Squal storms N.W. wind: to home chores:cut feed pa &amp; II. to Ballycroy on Charlie to office {word is cut-off on the page} cooks for chat: home help Jim to load logs: chores: to tom at night with willie lanterns</p> <p>9: cloudy squaly snow: to home: saw wood with tom at house: in Mrs. Hushins Bush help tom to cut some {illegible} some {illegible} burts for wood: home &amp; help pa to cut some straw: chore</p> <p>10: X squaly mild frosty: to home: cores read sleep: to palgrave: in sleigh with pa: Jim: maggie {rain?}: albert little: saw McClelland: tom Lyons home with us in sleigh: roads not very good preaches {illegible}</p> <p>11: clear fine mild warm: to palgrave in sleigh with george white to Mrs. McMahous for dinner: up to house to take shutters off windows: MikeCAsserly moved in today got $3.50 from R.J. McClelland casserlys rent for one month from today: to barleys for chat: to Mrs. McMahous. help will Lindsey to put. Barrel of syrup in cellar: got 25 ct pills: for {illegible}. walk {word is cut-off the page}</p> <p>12: fine fine clear warm: to home: chores. write letter to J.T. parish &amp; to Toronto: put on fire in old house to boil water to kill old sow but did not: toMcElwains mill to see about measuring logs &amp; get bill not there: home cut feed &amp; chores: Jm to palgrave 18 bags $1.50 potatoes: 3 {word is cut-off the page}</p> <p>{S. Gower in the margin}</p> <p>13: clear fine windy hot sun:to toms {illegible} &amp; I help tom to move to the Ballycroy home help otm to put up stone: &amp;beds upstairs: albert came at night: I walked home 10.30</p> <p>14:cloudy cool: to Orangeville Fair. with Same McClelland in his sleigh: got big {water?} home no good: got 4 snaps 10 ct: dinner 25ct: cigars 15ct: sam got a pig&amp; 14 bushel oats: Same Campbell&amp; Mick {illegible} home with no: I got tea then to Billy whitesfor log rule: to toms for chat home fine night</p> <p>15: clear fine warm: to home: help Jim to haul home wood from bush: fix handle for rig to catch pigs: Frank &amp; Mrs Blauchard here: to reaneys church at night Frank preached</p> <p>16: fine clean warm: to home help Jim to haul wood home: haul cedar posts up to gate: {word is cut-off the page} Shane&amp; to palgrave in cutter maggie &amp; I to practice: ada played: road very bad: fine moonlight night</p> <p>17.X. fine clear warm: to home: chores sleep: dress; walk to palgrave to Church with tom&amp; Billy Bingham Mr Blanchard preached Ada played no choir road very muddy walk home</p> <p>18:clear hot day: to home: help Jim saw logs at home: to Andy Mullena sale with {illegible{ B.Bingham walk: bought table 35 paid" walk to {benrolleys?}: got ride home with youngs in wagon {illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1889</p> <p>march</p> <p>19: fine cool cloudy: at S Kelly's help him to cut feed straw: help him to fill 6 wagons.</p> <p>20: cloudy cool chilly mild: to home: help him to {unidentified} out wagon to go for {unidentified}: fix old manure fork: help him to make a windlass to clean out well: took {unidentified} cow {line transcription unfinished}</p> <p>21: cloudy cool mild: to home: finish making windlass {line transcription unfinished}</p> <p>22: fine clear mild: to home: cut up big sow &amp; pack {line transcription unfinished}</p> <p>23: clear fine warm: to home fix {unidentified} for pumle: finish cutting logs at house Boil kettle potatoes for horses: clean out hen house {line transcription unfinished}</p> <p>24:X: fine mild cloudy cool: {line transcription unfinished}</p> <p>25:</p> <p>26:</p> <p>27:</p> <p>28:</p> <p>29:</p> <p>30:</p> <p>31:X:</p> <p>april 1:</p> <p>2:</p> <p>3:</p> <p>4:</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1889</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April</span></h3> <p>5: clear fine warm: to home: chores: to bush with pa cut- hemlook logs for wood: has been home load of poles &amp; skid &amp; haul home 4 loads hundred logs. chores: feed horses: wash and dress {appears to have ran out of space on line}</p> <p>6:clear warm mild: to home: pa &amp; I haul logs home 3 loads: cut-feed oil buggy nelsons logs: to polygrane at night- to practice Liz: mag &amp; I {illegible} there tom coulter {appears to have ran out of space on line}</p> <p>7:X: fine warm day: to home chores read: chore.dress to towns chat. to polygrane to church . The preached: tom albert &amp; I walked down: I got ride home with Billy Bingham in buggy cod:</p> <p>8: Fine mild warm cloudy: Wm Whites sawing bec sawing wood: home &amp; chores:</p> <p>9: clear warm ; to S. Kelly's Sawing {illegible}: up at-old womans &amp; in mistress bush: home chores</p> <p>10: fine grey warm: to home: chores to {illegible} with 6 bags and for chop: home took old she &amp; wood racks to barn put-enter in warm clean 102 lbs. bag oats for seed for warm white: {illegible} home and chore: get ready &amp; went to cedar mills Liz &amp; I in buggy with Charlie: fine moonlight</p> <p>11: fine warm day: to home rig auto plow start- to plow in flat field: fine moonlight &amp; 148</p> <p>12: cloudy cool fine cool: to home plow in flat field: Hughes here gave order for 6 apples</p> <p>13: fine clear cool: to home plowing in flat field: to palgiane at night-to practice fine moonlight {illegible}</p> <p>14:X: fine warm mild: to home: chores Albul Bible here: to palgrane at-night-to Church Mr Richardacz</p> <p>15: fine mild {illegible} to palgrane with jin got mate renewed with Beatty for 6 months $42: home and plow {illegible} at field to tows at night chat: Jim went to georgetown today</p> <p>16: fine clear warm &amp; air: to home plowing in flat field take hind shoes off {appears to have ran out of space on line}</p> <p>17: fine warm &amp; air: to home plow in a flat field: to Dick Lyness got my hair cut.</p> <p>18: fine clear warm &amp; wind: to home plow end land in flat field plow in potatoes gang low in back field &amp; in middle field: to palgrane at night with 1.Bag flour to Mrs Incharge got $1.75 rent from mike Casserly: got 100+ bottle castor oil &amp; 1 straw hat 25 cts: 1 empty bag home &amp; (cultivate potatoe grown</p> <p>19: cloudy very warm sun wind misty rain: to home gangplowing in middle field: fix drill on</p> <p>20: fine clear very warm sun &amp; air: to home cultivate potatoe ground: plow end lands in back field gang plow end lands in middle field: help to clean barley at mom: help maggie to wash new buggy: clean + tomiq horses: to polgrane Liz nuciq &amp; I to practice ada played: warm night in toms coming home: tom shave</p> <p>21:X: fine cool stormy N. mr wind very busty: to home chores water cows: got ready and went to cash berg maggie &amp; I george &amp; new buggy to church C.O.Johnston preached to mrs jones &amp; for the very old, then to polgrane at 6:30 Frank Blanchard preached: to parsonage to band meeting then home night on horse</p> <p>22: frosty cool fine clear N.air: to home. gang plowing in middle field: Frank &amp; Ada here, for point to m (cool r</p> <p>23: cloudy cool S. &amp; wind cool: to home finish ganging middle field &amp; grow land. ganging. (warm chores)</p> <p>24: cloudy windy warm: s.w.wind stormy rain: to home finish ganging point got wet rainish (oats in pa sam mcClelland brought mace info tonight</p> <p>25: cloudu cool: to home. sharrom point and some for Barley: plow garden: drill in 3 bushed peas &amp; sow</p> <p>26: cloudy cool mild frosty: to home: sow Barley in potatoe ground &amp; in middle field sowed at the Barley (Bushels 1 of 10) today: change planks on sleigh: fill 2 bags oats: pa harrow: with melon and {illegible} more</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1889</p> <p>April</p> <p>27: cloudy misley rain. misley all day N. air: to home sow oats in middle field to Billy Whites for 1 Bag oats george K Buggy &amp; to S. Kellys for 2 Bags oats: home chores haul over 6 load of hay to station cut feed clean horses: Billy White cut calf for us: Shave: cut Bill Stephens hair: dark night misley</p> <p>28X cloudy misley all day cool: to home chore read: Albert Bible &amp; Joe Martin here colts &amp; Buggy: to palgrave at night - Maggie Joe Martin &amp; I in Buggy: Mr Blanchard preached: to parsonage Band meeting I led it good time: got ride home with Billy Bingham: Joe drove Mag home</p> <p>29: cloudy cool misley quite cool toinght - N. W. wind: to home. harrow in new land plow in creek field drill oats in middle field: Sam McClelland got nelson tonight - very cold night</p> <p>30: cloudy cold west wind: to home: finish drilling oats in middle field. then change drill &amp; cultivate the creek field with george &amp; charlie: Jim got Steves george horse for tomorrow (finished field today) got Braces from peddler at noon 35 cts seed potato dropper</p> <p>May 1: cloudy cool N. W. air: to home: drilling oats in creek field with 2 george horses: to S McClellands (flat field with 2 georges: I took george home</p> <p>2 cloudy cool mild: to home: plow with charlie &amp; nelson on sod hill Back to front: pa harrows Jim got coulter laid at nicols. Mrs Sigworth Buried today School at Reaneys</p> <p>3 fine clear cool N. air: to home. plow on sod hill with nelson &amp; george: Arbor Day at oil buggy</p> <p>4: fine clear warm: to home plow on sod hill: shave to palgrave to practice maggick I got $100 worth of sugar at Sloans paid: &amp; Key of house 5th of sweets: Mr ward came home with us tonight: I slept with him</p> <p>5X: fine clear very warm: to home chores read to Sullivans lake with howard: Billy Bingham here when Will Lindsey led it {illegible} then home</p> <p>6: fine clear warm: to home finish top of sod hill plowing: got harrows to S. McClellands at noon get rig to harrow with 3 horses harrow make long double tree till tea: then went to palgrave with 12 Bags of potatoes at 25 cts to H. Mcfadden $300 : in house look round then home fine moonlight - very warm</p> <p>7: clear very hot S. W. wind: to home: harrow sod hill with 3 horses. dry &amp; dusty {illegible above}</p> <p>8: very hot sultry fine: to home: drill oats in sod hill finish at tea: then move fence for T. {illegible} got letter from Mrs Pettinger harrow in flat field</p> <p>9: clear very hot dry: to home: move fence : plow fence ground &amp; harrow it and drill it</p> <p>10 cloudy very hot sultry: to home hitch up horses for pa to go to Bolton with 10 bush grist &amp; 7 Bags potatoes @ 25 cts: I took george &amp; Buggy &amp; went to see Mrs Pettinger about renting houses: home &amp; plant 3 maple trees, had Dinner &amp; plant 13 maple trees next to 6th line: got Balsams in R.J's Bush for garden &amp; plant them 9 very hot chores</p> <p>11: fine clear cool: N. air: to home haul out manure for potatoes 14 load on 1 acre, then moonlight night to palgrave maggie &amp; I at night to practice Miss Bible there, liz came home with us: fine moonlight night</p> <p>12X: clear fine cool: to home. chore: read: to palgrave to Church (Mr Blanchard preached: to parsonage Albert Bible in his Buggy to Band meeting Dowding led it: to Mrs McMahons for Maggie sing ada there: then home maggie&amp; I with</p> <p>13: fine mild cloudy misley at night: to home: spread manure mark out land &amp; start to plant out in field Jim plowed I dropped 7 Bags &amp; raked in manure : chores</p> <p>14: cloudy misley: clear fine cool: to home plow corner for millet &amp; harrow it to {illegible}ites for 5 Bags Potatoes {illegible}</p> <p>15: clear fine: cloudy cool rain at night: to home sow millet above wagon house &amp; harrow &amp; roll it &amp; roll oats till noon: then to Bolton nelson &amp; Buggy with Shoes left measure for new pair got oats apples 10 cts to hostler then to Cedar Mills to tea party 25 cts: sang: Mr Ward corded: Old &amp; only in the way: good time: leftg JJ home got home at 2 oclock in morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1889</p> <p>May</p> <p>16: cloudy damp mild cold south w at night: to home all day chores dress horses hoofs then roll middle field &amp; sow flat field for potatoes</p> <p>17: fine warm s.W. wind to home: plow in potatoes in flat field pa &amp; ma dropped 12 Bags: then maggie &amp; I went to Cedar Mills to Social 20 cts, very warm. I gave recitation Mary's little dog: them home to practice at night Ada plays very hot</p> <p>18 fine very hot S. wind: to home roal in flat field &amp; harrow to noon then plow in 4 Bags pa &amp; Willie</p> <p>19X: fine clear warm: heavy thunder shower afternoon fine &amp; mild: to home: sleep to 10 oclock: feed horses sleep &amp; at home dress to palgrave george &amp; Buggy Liz mag &amp; I . Frank preached Ada played to Band meeting Frank there good time:</p> <p>20: fine warm: cloudy rain showery. to home hitch nelson in Buggy Liz &amp; mag went to {illegible} help ma to carry pork to Barn put it in Bin cover it with hay: roll in creek field: cut feed</p> <p>21 cloudy misley rain cool cloudy: to home chores read sew my shoes: fill up oats 4 Bags to Whites got chopped 1 Bushel of wheat ground: to Ballycroy for {illegible) &amp; minnie Maggie took her to Doctor Bonna{cut off} cut thistles carry Bedding &amp; hay for horses &amp; cut feed. write letter to Mrs Pettinger {illegible} cool night</p> <p>22: cloudy cool N wind very cold: to home. plow in potatoes in flat field 9 Bags to tea roll in flat field &amp; finish rolling in creek field very cold wore suits: moved stove to cookhouse fix roof {illegible}</p> <p>23: clear warm cloudy cool misley S. wind at night: to home. plow in potatoes in flat field 9 Bags</p> <p>24: clear warm windy W. wind: cloudy cold N. wind: to home harrow in flat field &amp; rool to tea then went to palgrave nelson &amp; Buggy left Key of house at Coulters for Mrs Pettinger then to Bolton got Shoes from R. Elliot: Scent 20 cts: Book 25 cts: then home got 1/2 Bushel corn &amp; millet 17 cts at Sloans &amp; McClelland home cold night</p> <p>25: fine clear N. air mild: to home: plow in potatoes in flat field 14 Bags willie &amp; pa dropped. chores shave grease Boot wash</p> <p>26X: fine clear mild: to home chore read: T Coulter R. Campbell Joe Martin A. Bible &amp; A Little here to palgrave at night. Mr Blanchard preached at Band meeting home in Bugy Joe Martin sang &amp; J.J stopped at times to chat to S.J Mullen</p> <p>27: cloudy e. wind rain cloudy misley: to home roll oats &amp; peas in corner of flat field: rain chores read Sleep to palgrave at night to practice mag S.J Mullen &amp; I nelson &amp; Bugy practice for party at {illegible}</p> <p>28: cloudy cold all day very cold N wind: working on road on 7. line swamp stumping: to home chore: Miss Mullen {illegible} to S.J's</p> <p>29: fine heavy frost. mild cloudy rain after tea &amp; all night: came home to plowing in potatoes 7 Bags finished planting at tea time</p> <p>30: cold N. e rainstorm rain all day &amp; raining tonight yet: to home chores move little stove rain rain rain Billy Binghams &amp; {cut off}</p> <p>31: cloudy misley rain: mild warm rain at night: haul 2 loads rails 64 to make fence from Barn to road: plow turnip ground haul over last of hay: out with gun after tea: to Ballycroy to toms home chores</p> <p>June 1: misley cloudy cool: to palgrave Nelson &amp; Buggy to Station to see S.J. Mullen away home on train Broks gave me letter from Jim Nicols: home fix fence round garden oil Buggy pack trunk shave to palgrave to Station with Jims clothes to shop got 2 shoes removed on nelson: to Mrs Pettingers put away shutters put up nails for pictures got $5 00/00 rent: to Mrs McMahons chat: to practice Blanchards Mr Ward there good practice</p> <p>2X: cloudy cool misley at night: to home. chores read sleep: to palgrave to church Liz mag &amp; I : Frank preached to Band meeting good time to Mrs McMahons for mag &amp; Ada: home mag &amp; I liz went with Boyce tonight</p> <p>3: fine warm: cloudy rain at night: finish plowing turnip ground &amp; end lans then harrow till night to palgrave mag &amp; I in Bugy to practice: leave liz to Boyces then home wet night: got $500 Bill changed at Sloans got 10 cts sweets</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1889</p> <p>June</p> <p>4: fine warm mild rain at night: to home plant Corn (for fodder) in flat field cut some thistles pull red root with S Kelly Rig potato dropper to palgrave mag &amp; I to practice our word there good piano</p> <p>5: cloudy misley rain at night cold: to home - cut some thistles in Barley: to Fullers garden party with Mr Ward no party road very muddy sang golden stair (Ward &amp; I): then home wet night home at 1130</p> <p>6: fine clear cool dry: to home harrow flat field &amp; cut some thistles: to Lynes's at night to get hairs (illegible} in horses he wasnt there</p> <p>7: cloudy misley rain fair, rain at night: to home haul out manure 11 loads oats garden to palgrave mag &amp; I to practice good practice Mr Ward there wet night</p> <p>8: cloudy warm, rain at night: to home finish hauling out manure onto orchard: to Ballycroy for Dick Lyness to get hime to cut my hair &amp; shave me gave him 2 oclo wet night (home chores)</p> <p>9X: cloudy misley rain nearly all day: to home chores read sleep: to palgrave at night to church mag &amp; I Mr Speir preached anniversary sermon: Liz home with mag &amp; I in Buggy Liz had new dress</p> <p>10: clear fine mild cloudy: to home haul out ashes onto orchard level ash pit - I dig out pine root in garden: dress to palgrave Liz mag &amp; I to tea meeting a failure no good I sang solo old Uncle Ned &amp; read quarrel: love liz to Boyers mag Hen &amp; I then home lost hat at church window</p> <p>11: cloudy mild fine: to home chores spread manure in garden went to plow but did not Shave dress to palgrave with with Mr Blanchards cap: then Mr Ward &amp; I went to Fullers garden party: good time I sang solo, Old &amp; only in the way: McCabes horses run away &amp; struck our Buggy put horses at creek tonight for first then home: fine night</p> <p>12 fine warm clear: to home sleep read, fix Buggy top: start to plow in orchard trim horses hoof</p> <p>13: fine clear warm: to home plow in orchard: pa &amp; ma to Orangeville fair nelson &amp; Buggy</p> <p>14: fine warm dry to home plow in garden: make drills for turnips: to Ballycroy for R.J's drill some turnips (Albert Bible here all night) Dick Lyness clip our sheep for us</p> <p>15: cloudy fine warm cloudy cool: to home finish plowing garden: to palgrave to Shop nicol away: got my hat from Joe Silles: chat to Ada Blanchard &amp; aggie Bradley in parsonage: home &amp; shave: chat to Dan haragan &amp; S Carty: at palgrave</p> <p>16:X: fine warm cloudy heavy rain &amp; thunder shower rain at night: to house chores read: sleep. dress to Ridges Church maggie ada aggie &amp; I Roberts prayer meeting: to parsonage Lemonade chat: then home</p> <p>17 cloudy mild cool: to palgrave nelson &amp; Buggy: send letter with Stinson to Jim got spud &amp; hoe made at nicols to Bridge see men working then home cut thistles ada here on horse back: Saddle horses for mag &amp; ada: left nelson to pasture put out young cattle to Binghams see Billy about {illegible} &amp; hot: &amp; then home</p> <p>18: fine clear mild: to home: harrow orchard sow millet with drill harrow to Ballycroy at night to toms cut toms hair: Louisa there Little &amp; Albert</p> <p>19 cloudy raining to noon showry clear: to home. read .sleep. to palgrave for Millet 10 lbs 25 cts {illegible writing above}</p> <p>20: fine clear warm: to home finish sowing millet in orchard harrow &amp; roll it cut Mike macks hair at noon &amp; trade watch with him: mould potatoes after supper Louisa Warren 2 kids here today</p> <p>21: rain to noon cloudy warm: cool: to home, read &amp; sleep grind sythe out thistles with spud in oats put horses out to creek: Man got sythe &amp; rake &amp; cut fence corners: chat to Billy &amp; Bob: bring scythe &amp; rake home &amp; Bring horses home at night</p> <p>22: fine mild warm: work on road. pa &amp; I with horses 4 days: home cut clover &amp; carry some home oil old Buggy, shave: to palgrave mag &amp; I to practice Liz &amp; ada home with us I walked home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1889</p> <p>June.</p> <p>23X: fine clear warm: to house chores: to Reaneys church with mag &amp; ada Blanchard in Buggy Mr Rodwell preached: home with Liz &amp; ada : down young hill: to Mount Pleasant Church at night Liz Ada &amp; I Frank preached: come across Boyce &amp; clarks field left Liz at Boyces: then to Palgrave ada &amp; I: chat to Mrs Blanchard: then home mag &amp; I: cool:</p> <p>24: clear fine warm: to home gang plow, millet ground above wagon house &amp; harrow it: to toms afternoon haul in 4 loads of rye from R J.s for him to odd shop with Tom McGover &amp; Albert</p> <p>25: fine clear warm: to home: harrow above wagon house: mould potatoes in flat field to noon: clean up 15 Bushels of wheat: plant corn &amp; pumpkins Back of hill: chore</p> <ol><li>26: Sarah married today cloudy warm: to Bolton with grist 15 B. 50 lbs and 7 Bags potatoes at 50 cts per Bag go 430 lbs Shorts paid $300: got Dinner 25 cts at Elliots: got 2 Shoes removed on Charlie at nicols &amp; drill a{cut off} : chores: sleep in stable: &amp; thistles cutting</li> </ol><p>27: clear hot shower clear hot: to home scuffle potatoes: to McElwains for Sam for pigs: fix floor in pig pen; cut feed: fix handle in hoe: scuffle potatoes till night Billy White cut two calves tonight in garden: chores</p> <p>28: fine hot sultry: to home : scuffle potatoes: help Billy findley get sand &amp; make plaster for house put up scaffold: scuffle then till night: salt george at little creek: to Ballycroy Albert &amp; I to toms sh{cut off} write letter to S.J. mullen</p> <p>29: fine hot dry: to home: fix pump take 2 loads out of well: scuffle potatoes till tea a shave. walk to palgrave: got Bottle castor oil at Mrs McMahons paid 25 cts: then to practice, ada played then home in Buggy, mag &amp; I</p> <p>30:X: fine warm dry: to home sleep oil Buggy: dress to palgrave Sunday School nelson &amp; Buggy to railroad bridge tom coulter &amp; I to Coulters for tea: to Church Frank preached: to Band meeting then home mag and I with G.{cut off}</p> <p>July 1: cloudy misley fine very hot: to home put up sleighs: mould potatoes: very hot</p> <p>2: misty cloudy very hot: to home mould potatoes: to Masons barn raising: to S. McClellands for Bre{illegible cut off}</p> <p>3: fine warm: cloudy showry: to home finish moulding potatoes &amp; scuffle turnips: g{cut off} scythe mow clover: rig up mower for S. McClelland: mow till evening: fix pump.chore</p> <p>4: fine clear warm: to home: sow millet &amp; Buckwheat, harrow it with nelson: mow to noon: got Charlie &amp; started to cut with mower: sulky rake with Charlie: chores {cut off}</p> <p>5: clear &amp; hot: to home mowing &amp; mow fence corners with mower: fix Bars at Barn: sulky rake hay after supper: charlie sick: to Ballycroy on Charlie with toms millet: home chores drench Charlie</p> <p>6: fine very hot: to home: Charlie died last night of inflamation hitch up george &amp; nelson &amp; pull Charlie out of far stable dig hole &amp; bury him: to palgrave with nelson &amp; george got 4 shoes removed: home rake hay with george put rack on wagon haul in 3 loads hay: chores: had a good wash in cook house: then Shave</p> <p>7X: fine very hot: got up at 430 fed horses oil Buggy dress started to Alliston at {cut off} none of our ones up (A. Little &amp; J Shiniman up in swamp: ( had Breakfast at Alliston: got to Alliston at 9 went to English Church at 1030 had dinner sing &amp; chat afternoon had tea: went to Methodist Church at 630 then Back had chat: then started home at 950 got home at 1 oclock: fine moonlight: had a real good time</p> <p>8: fine very hot sultry: to home: mow fence corners put on paris green turn out hat: mix paris green &amp; plaster: haul in 2 loads hay . Bring home sulky rake &amp; mower toms at night - write letter to</p> <p>9: fine very hot: to home put on paris green on potatoes: scuffle corn &amp; more potatoes. put horses &amp; cattle in 7 acre field: got Dick Lyness to cut my hair at noon 10 cts pd</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1889</p> <p>July</p> <p>10: fine very hot, windy rain at night: to home put on paris green to noon mix till tea time: hoe thin turnips after tea: Bring horses home from field rain</p> <p>11:Xfine clear cool: to J Watsons with flora cow to Bull she took him I rode nelson home hoe turnips: put on paris green: to McElwains with Cherry cow to Bull at night: she took him home chore oil Buggy Elora &amp; Cherry {on left side margin}</p> <p>12: fine clear warm: went to Beeton maggie &amp; I in Buggy &amp; george horse Liz went on train tom {illegible and cut off}</p> <p>13:fine clear cloudy rain: fine: at Beeton home at 6 got home at 845: level hay in far {illegible} feed &amp; clean horses sleep mix plaster &amp; paris green: haul 2 Barrels water for potatoes: to palgrave Liz &amp; I to practice {illegible} no choir ada played fine moonlight night</p> <p>14:X: cloudy misley rain mild:to home: sleep to 1030 chores read sleep: to palgrave Church pettit preacher</p> <p>15: fine clear cool: to home. Dust on paris green &amp; put on with water all day get horses &amp; haul 2 Barrels water for paris green: Dust on some plaster chores cool</p> <p>16: fine clear mild: to home put on paris green till noon: then mould potatoes till night: to toms at night for chat - letter to S.J.gave it - to will to post home 1130 Mike mack here: tell about Kids</p> <p>17: fine hot dry: to home: mould potatoes finish today mould corn: put Share &amp; sale plate on plow: Burn weeds &amp; cedar Bark in Back field: home chores feed clean &amp; bed horse</p> <p>18: fine very hot S. wind: to home: Started to plow in Back field rake up weed &amp; Burn them Chores read wash</p> <p>19: cloudy rain Showry: to home: plow in Back field rain then sleep grind sickle for reaper: plow till night: to Ballycroy with S. McClelland gave him $1 50/00 got 15 cts paper &amp; envelopes very dark night in town chat</p> <p>20: fine clear cool: to home: plowing in Back field all day got letter from S.J. news</p> <p>21:X: fine clear warm: to home, chores, read got peas &amp; cherries Berries: read chore dress to palgrave maggie &amp; I george Buggy around 8th line Mr Coburn preached Frank &amp; Douglas there: Big crowd: write letter to Sarah today ( Mrs A.J. Roberts)</p> <p>22: fine clear very hot: to home: p Cow in Back field: haul 2 Barrels of water to potatoes: {illegible} till night {illegible cut off} very hot</p> <p>23: fine clear warm: mild: to home finish plowing Back field at tea time: then rig up cradle grind Blade cut road around Barley: feed water clean Bed horses: cool N air tonight</p> <p>24: fine mild cool: to home: rig up reaper: cradle road round fall wheat. cut some fall wheat till tea: then cut Barley to night: hire J. Bolton this afternoon: quite cool: Chores</p> <p>25: fine clear warm: to home, grind sickle reap fall wheat finish it today: gave J Bolton $200 to palgrave maggie &amp; I in Bugy to coburns lecture but Did not go in: to Mrs Pettingers got $5 50/00 rent to first September</p> <p>26: fine S.e. wind cloudy like rain: to home stook up fall wheat: rake up and haul in 7 loads Barley (cut maggie Stevens &amp; maggie cormers hair tonight) J. Bolton here afternoon</p> <p>27: fine cloudy warm mild. S.e.wind: to home. John &amp; I grind sickle then rake Barley haul in locks to noon then haul Barrel water for Bugs: then reap Barley in middle field: wash &amp; shave: like rain tonight</p> <p>28:X: fine cloudy mild warm: to home: put horses out to pasture: read sleep. to see Kel{cut off} Binder in field: with willie to get Berries peas cherries: to toms for walk them away: to {cut off} (paris green from tom)</p> <p>29: cloudy mild: to home: scuffle turnips: grind sickle finish reaping Barley: to Ballycroy got {illegible} shower at night</p> <p>30: cloudy warm clear: rain : to S. McClellands shingle Barn to noon: at home haul in 6 loads Barley {illegible}</p> <p>31: fine clear warm: to home, haul load of hay over to stable: hoe turnips. gather hay in fence corners: Jim here today haul in 3 loads Barley: hoe turnips, gather Barley to Ballycroy. got new fork 45 cts home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1889</p> <p>August 1. cloudy mild clear warm: to home: haul in last of Barley rakings then haul in fall wheat finish 12 loads: then haul in hay out of fence corners: chore walk: ground dry &amp; dusty:</p> <p>2 cloudy warm fine hot: rain shower at night: to home: harrow at Seven acres got collar at {illegible} 25 cts paid (wash &amp; shave) to practice (ada)</p> <p>3: fine clear mild: at S. McClellands Binding Rye Albert &amp; I : to palgrave at night Liz mag &amp; I</p> <p>4:X: fine clear cool N w air: got up at 430 got ready &amp; started for n.no. went down the 3 line to 3 sisters then went across to n.no (had chat to old man &amp; his Daughter till rest came from church had Dinner: lots of music: went for promenade in evening up to 4 corners: Back fed horses &amp; went to Bed Jim &amp; I found Dan asleep (help Dan to walk home) at 11 oclock</p> <p>5: fine clear cool N. air: got up at 5. got Breakfast {drawing above like this (/||\) with 'O' above it} - Started home got home at 10: finish harrowing seven acres at tea haul 2 Barrles water. start to plow Barley ground very hard &amp; dry: chores cool night</p> <p>6: fine calm warm: to house: plow at Barley ground till noon, cradle road around oats in flat field at the far side of potatoes. chat to Dick Lyness: plow after tea chores fine night - : clear moonlight</p> <p>7: clear hot dry: to home: plow forenoon at Barley ground: reap oats in flat field till tea: then at S. McClellands Binding spring wheat till night: toms for chat. home fine moonlight night</p> <p>8: fine mild cloudy. to S. McClellands till noon Binding &amp; Stooking spring wheat Jim Mclaughlin Albert Sam &amp; I : to Ballycroy at noon post letter per Will to S. J. : to home help pa bind to Bind &amp; Shock oats - chores</p> <p>9: cloudy warm sultry: to home set up cutting box in chaffhouse &amp; cut some feed: plow Barley ground maggie &amp; I haul oats on stoneboat. plow till Dark. chores: threaten rain today but didnt: very hot &amp; dry</p> <p>10: {in left margin} Easter &amp; Flower to McElwains Bull this morning fine clear mild N. air cool: to home finish plowing Barley ground cut feed at noon: then went to S. McClelland after supper Bind &amp; stook up oats: to Ballycroy to toms chat. cool night Bright moonlight</p> <p>11.X. clear fine warm: to home: chore. finish reading chiniguy: to palgrave church Lis mag &amp; I at night Miss Rob played: Mr Blanchard preached</p> <p>12: cloudy misley: fine dry: to home: grind cradle Blade: hitch george in rake for Liz to rake fall wheat stubble: cradle oats in creek field: fix reaper at noon: haul hay over to Stable: haul in oats out of flat field 3 loads: haul in fall wheat rakings 1.load Sam &amp; I: chore to Ballycroy. got 1 plug 6 Brush paid C. tome (sam albert &amp; I in toms c{illegible} house 105)</p> <p>13: cloudy warm showry afternoon: to home: grind scythe Blade for pa: cradle road around orch field. start to reap oats got 3 rounds when rain came on in creek field: cut feed: put stuff on georges tail (write letter to Sarah tonight) (carry home cradle cut oats for cows) chores</p> <p>14: cloudy rain showry, cloudy cold: to home: grind sickle: fix single harness shaft holes with pig skin: fix hame: harrow Barley ground after supper chores. cold N. wind</p> <p>15 cloudy cool fine cold N. air: to home: dig out 3 stumps in Barley ground pick roots and stones and harrow it: reaping oats in creek field after Dinner chores cold</p> <p>16: cloudy cold cloudy cool: to home: Binding oats in creek field Albert Little &amp; I chores</p> <p>17: fine mild cool, to home: cut feed: stook up oats in creek field: reap oats. till noon then Bind &amp; stook in creek field: got letter from Sarah today with $500 to pay Sloan &amp; Mrs McMahon $248: to Stinsons for Jims valise: to parsonage to practice Liz mag &amp; I ada played : nettie &amp; Boys there home</p> <p>18:X: fine warm dry: to home: sleep, chore, shave dress: to Strawberry hill to see Bob home dress to palgrave Liz mag &amp; I to church Mr Douglas preached ada played</p> <p>19: cloudy misty warm: to home: cradle around oats on hill: finish cutting oats in creek field: reap oats on hill: Bind &amp; stook oats in creek field: chores: to Ballycroy see R.J. about salt: got ride home with crisps: warm night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1889</p> <p>August</p> <p>20: cloudy misty warm: to palgrave horses &amp; wagon with Jims valise to station: got 1 Barrel salt at Sloans $150: got 4 shoes removed at J. nicols: got castor oil 25 paid &amp; pills 25 at Mrs McMahons: home: Bind oats on hill till tea then reap till night on hill wash george mane post letter at palgrave to S.J.Mullen</p> <p>21: clear very stormy all day: to home: cradle road around oats in middle field: started to reap But it was to stormy: Bind oats on hill, chores fine night</p> <p>22: fine clear warm: to home: finish reaping oats on hill: reap some in middle field Back next to Bush: to Dick Lyness at noon got hair cut: Bind oats in middle field till night (to Ballycroy at night to see Willie) got papers at toms)</p> <p>23: fine clear hot: to home: Bind oats Back in middle field: haul in 3 loads oats out creek field to toms</p> <p>24: fine clear warm: to home: Bind oats, haul in east of Creek field oats 5 loads reap oats in middle field: shave, dress, started for a drive at 7 oclock got there at 1030 chat Kitchen {illegible} to Bed {illegible}</p> <p>25X: fine hot dry: got up at 8 oclock Breakfast, chat sing: Dinner drive to Brook to see Will &amp; Minnie Bob &amp; Sandy (youngs) then had chat &amp; tea went down 3rd line to cPo.10 then home to A.no fed nelson George {illegible} start home at {illegible} not home</p> <p>26: fine clear warm dry: to home: grind sickle : reap oats in middle field Albert &amp; pa Bind &amp; shook haul in 7 loads albert here all day: to toms at night albert Liz mag &amp; I {illegible} to see Willie</p> <p>27: fine clear dry: to home: Bind oats in middle field to noon then reap oats to tea finish reaping today: haul in oats of hill 3 loads finish hill fine dry</p> <p>28: clear hot dry: at S. McClellands thrashing cut Bands, done at 6 oclock: home and wash: shock oats in middle field</p> <p>29: fine very hot: to home: Bind oats: rig mower for Sam: to McElwains with Cherry cow to Bull Jims sh{illegible} to car{illegible}</p> <p>30: fine clear warm N. ari: to home: cut road through millet haul 33 rails for stack haul in oats &amp; stack them Back of Barn finished hauling in today: very dry dusty</p> <p>31: fine dry hot: walked around by cedarville to see thrashers did not see Charlie: home chores, plow after supper in Back field: shave to palgrave Liz, mag &amp; I to practice Band there cool night</p> <p>Sept 1:X: fine clear hot: to Reanys Church walking Mr Ladder preached funeral sermon for {illegible}ters little girl: had Dinner at Whites for walk with George White &amp; Charles Young home tea to palgrave Liz mag &amp; I to Church Mr Blanchard preached ward played: Billy Bingham &amp; S T Bridge see it then home 1030</p> <p>2: fine hot dry: to Ben Kolbeys to see Bob lanery to tharash, home: get ready to thrash asked hands: got Albert Little to help me haul up machine from ralleys haul tank water: Bob Lanery &amp; I</p> <p>3: fine clear very hot dry S. wind: to home thrashing . on scaffold haul water: terrible Bad head wind very Dusty smut rust:</p> <p>rain 4: fine hot misty cloudy rain showry: to home finish thrashing : move engine to Ben Pars Billy Bingham &amp; I got wet: home grind sickle for mower: chores rain</p> <p>5: cloudy showry windy hot rain: to home chore fix up east end of Barn: to Ballycroy post letter to U.N.O. got papers: home sleep chores: not very well Bad cold wet tonight</p> <p>6: fine clear mild: to home: plow till noon: take 5 Bags oats to Whites get chopped: toll them: home &amp; mow millet in orchard till night cool chores</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1889</p> <p>Sept 7: fine clear mild: to home: plow till noon: finish cutting millet in orchard clean Barn floor pull down scaffold: put on rack on wagon: haul in 4 loads peas Big {illegible} fine moonlight night cool night got done at 10 oclock: at last wash</p> <p>8:X. fine clear warm: sleep to nine to toms chat had Dinner tom &amp; I had sleep in orchard home feed horses, tea wash dress to palgrave Liz mag &amp; I to Church Mr Blanchard preached Ada played fine moonlight</p> <p>9: fine clear warm: to S.McClellands pick potatoes all day: home shave &amp; dress to palgrave Liz mag &amp; I to Store Mrs Mc's: box of eggs: to parsonage to Bid Frank goodbye</p> <p>10: clear very hot: to home plow to noon: haul in millet 2 loads at tea: plow to night chore</p> <p>11: fine clear dry: to home plow all day: pu in mower at noon, chores</p> <p>12: fine clear warm: to home: plow: to Ballycroy to Tom Bobcans wake, home at 1230</p> <p>13: cloudy e. wind to Joe Leggats for 11 Bushels of wheat: home plow till night cool east wind</p> <p>14: cloudy mild &amp; wind: to home: finish plowing seven acres: start to plow Barley ground to palgrave at night to practice Mr Ward there &amp; Mr Dinwoodie: Will Coulter came home with us (Jacksons Bridge down, left horse tied in his lane)</p> <p>15:X: fine warm windy: to house: chores: write letter to S.J. to give Mr Ward to post: sleep: chores Will Coulter here: walk to palgrave at night to Church Mr Dinwoodie preached good sermon then Billy Bingham went down to Mrs McMahons had fine sing: mag stopped with Ada, liz Billy &amp; I home in Buggy by 8th line</p> <p>16: cloudy cool N. wind: to home plowing Barley ground: clean drill at noon: cool day</p> <p>17: cloudy misty mild: to home: plow Barley ground rig Drill at noon: finish ridging tonight</p> <p>18: cloudy cold w. wind: to home: harrow Barley ground till noon: harrow seven acres after (haul in millet at night - rig drill (Boyce here) {illegible}</p> <p>19: cloudy cool N. w. wind: to home: sow wheat in Barley ground with drill Sow 2 Bags in {cut off} rain tonight</p> <p>20:cloudy misley cold N. wind rain at night: to home finish sowing wheat in 7 acres. fur out with george haul rails Back to Bush fence chores: to toms at night - cut toms hair: home with maggie rain very dark</p> <p>21:cloudy misley cool N. wind: to Whites with 7 Bags chop: to palgrave with load slabs to Mrs Pettinger got $350 rent for Sept: home chore get ready went to palgrave nelson&amp; Buggy went with Mr Ward to White Mills then to Church Street on corner stopped all night got there 730</p> <p>22:X: clear cool N wind Bright: got up at 7. Mr Ward &amp; fr out for walk see horse Back Breakfast walk to Methodist Church with Mr Ward Annie &amp; J S. Mr Houston preached good sermon: went for walk after church: Dinner 1200 sing chat tea (5) then Mr Ward &amp; I start home at 7 oclock got to palgrave at 930 then home: very cold tonight: had first class time</p> <p>23: fine clear warm: to home dig &amp; pick potatoes on headland: chat to Billy Bingham: to Co{illegible} for 4 Baskets 80 cts paid: pick up foot land plow out 4 drills pick &amp; make pits: to Whites for chop at night cool</p> <p>24: fine clear warm: to home: dig potatoes 10 drills george Makc came today: to palgrave at night got Harry Pettinger &amp; Jim home with me: got 75 cts for Slabs for White</p> <p>25: fine clear mild S. wind: to home dig potatoes all day Bill Findley Harry Pettinger george mack will Faulkner pa &amp; I good days work: rain tonight cool</p> <p>26:cloudy cool w. wind at night: to home, dig potatoes: some crew today Jim here today done well</p> <p>27:cloudy cool misley: to home plow out 14 drills: to palgrave with 2 lambs for Whitehead: $300 + $600: to get 50 lbs flour at Sloans: got letter from Sarah with $1100 for Bounar: home dig potatoes chores misley after tea: Will Stephens &amp; Bill Findley here tonight: Jim &amp; Larry away</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1889</p> <p>Sept</p> <p>28: fine clear mild, cool night: to home dig 24 drills potatoes cover pits tea at 6 Oclock shave. Harry Pettinger Mag &amp; I to palgrave Ada playd Mr Dinwoodie there good time then home</p> <p>29.X. fine warm S. wind: to home chores: to Binghams chat Dinner chat: then home tea dress to palgrave Mag Jim &amp; I to Church Mr Dinwoodie preached Ada played: home mag &amp; I Joe harman</p> <p>30: cloudy misley, cloudy mild: to home clean 14 Bushels wheat: plow out 12 drills potatoes: went to Bolton with grist 13 B. 40 lbs. sold at 85 $2.55: got tar 15 cts: 2 Shares for Plow paid 60 cts: Bottle of cod liver oil for Harry Pettinger 50 cts 10 cts scent: got tug spliced: hostler 10 cts: got 2 Shoes removed at nicols coming home: alex coulter home with me</p> <p>October 1: cloudy rain cool: to home: dig potatoes: to Ballycroy at night post 2 letter 1 to Sarah &amp; 1 to {illegible} misley cool</p> <p>2: cloudy cold milder: to home dig 32 drills potatoes: Harry Pettinger &amp; I to Mono Mills at night, pay Sarahs note to Dr Bonnar $11 25/00 got Bottle &amp; Salve $1.00/..: spent 20 cts drove home at 1130</p> <p>3: rain to noon cloudy mild: to home chores: to Ballycroy for Rope for plow lines started to plow hill field: Bill rolley took Barrel from lumber: I followed him to mill on nelson</p> <p>4: cloudy cold mild: to home dig potatoes dug 33 drills: write letter for A Little to his siter Mary Ann Little Troy</p> <p>5: cloudy misley misty all day: to home chores: got dick Lyness to cut my hair gave Billy White 75 cts for Mrs Pettinger cord of slabs: home take rod out of pump to palgrave to practice wet night Dimwoodie up here this evening</p> <p>6.X: cloudy cool snow 2 inches last night: to home chore oil Buggy: dress Liz mag &amp; I went to Boyes had tea sing: then to palgrave church Mr Blanchard preached Ward played J Sikes Brought mag home tonight</p> <p>7: cloudy cold N. wind: to palgrave with wood to Lavery rec'd $1.75: got 2 Shoes removed on nelson at nicols coulter Sharped &amp; pump rod &amp; Bolt fixed: home fix pump: then plow till night cool all day</p> <p>8: fine clear wild: to home dig 24 drills potatoes finish today: to palgrave mag &amp; I to practice ( to Mrs McMahons to see Liz headache) home moonlight night good time</p> <p>9 fine cool mild: to Cot's see about mare: got J McClellands Charlie harrow after noon potato ground</p> <p>10: fine warm cloudy: to home plow with Charlie &amp; nelson: to palgrave to practice with Charlie horse: mag</p> <p>11: fine warm mild: to Ballycroy with Charlie horse: home oil Buggy, dress Maggie &amp; I went to Alliston fair nelson &amp; Buggy. Dinner at Booths Hotel good fair home at 12 oclock</p> <p>12: cloudy misley cool: to home: plow nelson &amp; Charlie till noon george &amp; Charlie afternoon to practice at night Ward away Ada played good time Dinwoodie there: Liz home with mag &amp; I</p> <p>13.X: cloudy cool N. wind: to home chore: to Ballycroy with Charlie horse: in town for chat home dinner chore, dress walk down 6th line to see railway Bridge to Coulters chat: to Church Dinwoodie preached: Ada played Rob Campbell &amp; Tom Coulter here today</p> <p>14: fine clear mild: to home: plow to 4 Oclock : then got ready went to Mount Pleasant tea meeting sing in choir Mr Ward played: good time got home at 1230 fine night moonlight</p> <p>15: fine clear warm: to home, plowing in hill field: albert Little here tonight {illegible}</p> <p>16: fine clear warm: to home: plowing in hill field: haul in corn of hill {illegible}</p> <p>17: cloudy cool clear: to home: plowing in hill field</p> <p>18: fine clear mild: to home: plowing a while: to palgrave with 22 Bags potatoes to J.McClelland: home took 6 Bags out to Whites for chop haul in 24 Bags of small potatoes payment for chop): chores</p> <p>19: fine clear dry: to Wm Wilsons thrashing in mow got hard day: to palgrave at night with nelson &amp; Buggy {illegible} Liz &amp; mag to parsonage gate: got ride from Wilsons with old Frank McCauley got lost</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1889</p> <p>Oct</p> <p>20X. fine clear N. air: sleep till 900 got some Breakfast: dress went down 6th line to railroad to see Bridge: to palgrave S. School: to Coulters with Bob Campbell had tea: to church Mr Blanchard preached Big crowd: got ride home with Jack Matson: walk up to toms have supper then home cold &amp; clear tonight</p> <p>21: fine clear cold N. air: to home: plowing on hill: hard frost this morning {illegible} today</p> <p>22: fine cold Blustry snow: clear cold: to home: plow on hill: cut Albert Little hair tonight</p> <p>23: clear frosty mild: to Bob Youngs plowing Bee on the Wright farm: 19 teams: good time</p> <p>24: clear fine cool: to palgrave with 47 Bushels Barley (47 Bus at 44 cts $2075 to H Beatty left Bags: home &amp; finish plowing hill field, haul in 22 Bags potatoes haul in last of corn: put wagon rack up in mow: chores tea Jim &amp; I to palgrave to prayer meeting: to treacys pay Beatty $4386 Note: Jim got Watch from peddler home in B{cut off}</p> <p>25: cloudy mild misley: to home: start to plow in creek field: haul in 36 Bags potatoes today</p> <p>26: cloudy mild N. air: to home: plowing in creek field: haul in 54 Bags potatoes: to practice, lots of {cut off}</p> <p>27.X. fine cold N. wind: to home: put cows to pasture at creek. then to toms for Dinner Old Bill &amp; Sarah C{cut off} then home for tea dress: to palgrave to Church Liz mag &amp; I walk Dinwoodie preach, Miss Jones there: ride home with Billy Bingham</p> <p>28: fine cool N. wind: to home: plow in creek field: haul in 66 Bags potatoes: to palgrave to practice at night {illegible}</p> <p>29: fine mild N.air: to home: plow in creek field: haul in 75 Bags potatoes: to palgrave at night Jim mag &amp; I to Social at parsonage had good time: walk got home at 1, oclock:</p> <p>30: cloudy mild e. wind: to home: plow in creek field: haul in 66 Bags potatoes: chore</p> <p>31: misley rain misty mild N.e.air: to home: set up cutting Box help Jim cut feed write letter to Sarah: helped pa. Jim I willie to clean 20 Bags Barley : to palgrave Jim &amp; I nelson &amp; Buggy to prayer meeting: to Mrs McMahons with Mr Dinwoodie Liz &amp; Ada for chat lads hit wesley with stone on leg I chased them: then Jim &amp; I came home 8th line (post letter to Sarah in Sloans)</p> <p>Nov 1: cloudy misty misley rain at night S. e. air: to palgrave load of Barley to Beatty 55 B: 15 lbs at 42 cts $23 20/100: home paid George Mack $2 40/100 for {illegible} haul in 72 Bags potatoes: plow in creek field: cut S. McClellands hair at night</p> <p>2: misty misley, S. wind rain : clear up at night cool west wind: to home: plow in creek field: haul in 21 Bags potatoes {illegible}</p> <p>3.X. cloudy cool W wind: to Cedar Mills with Billy Bingham to Church: then to Riddels for Dinner &amp; tea had a grand time: left at 9. fine moonlight night</p> <p>4: fine clear cool N.W. wind: to home plow in creek field: haul in last of potatoes 41 Bags: Dinwoodie cut his colt here today: at toms at night for chat saw Albert Bot B{illegible}</p> <p>5: cold Blustry snow cold high W. wind at night: to home: finish plowing creek field start to plow flat field: John Mack Aunt Rachel, Wm Ruebottom &amp; his wife &amp; child Bill stopped Albert Little &amp; Will here: ride colt done chores cold windy night clear moonlight</p> <p>6: fine clear cool w.wind very stormy at night: to Saw mill for Scraper then to Sams swamp for cedar tope to cover turnip house: Jim &amp; I then to flat field top turnips &amp; mark out land Mr Dinwoodie came up: John Mc here: hitch up colt &amp; plow in flat field: then put colt in Buggy: he went good: then plow till night chores: very Stormy (w wind tonight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1889</p> <p>Nov</p> <p>7: fine clear mild warm: to home plow in flat field to office on Dick colt for Mail: plow: haul in 2 loads turnips: to palgrave mag &amp; I Dick in Buggy</p> <p>8: cloudy mild warm: to home: gather up turnips tops: plow in flat field: Jim took old S {cut off} to rein</p> <p>9: fine clear warm: help Jim to clean 7 Bags oats: took oats to Whites for chop: to Co{cut off} for sugar kettle for tom: home , haul millet over to stable: scrape back of house for wood yard plow till 5 oclock to Whites for chop not done: home chore shave: to palgrave on Mr Dinwoodie's colt: Maggie, Harry Pettinger &amp; Dinwoodie in Buggy: to practice ada played carry organ to church: home</p> <p>10.X. fine mild cloudy: to home: chores to palgrave Liz mag &amp; I to church Dinwoodie preach: walk home Billy B. &amp; I</p> <p>11: fine mild warm: to home: plow in flat field: to whites for 12 Bags chop: haul 1 Br water: plow till night: got magg to post 2 letters to Sarah Reverts &amp; 1 to S. J. Mullen</p> <p>12: cloudy mild S. wind rain at night: to home plow &amp; layout lans in flat field to Binghams for farm help Billy to move separator to patterson Barn near lockton very dark rain coming home</p> <p>13. cloudy misty misley: mild close rain at night: to home plow 3 rounds put in horses to Sam McClellands to see old cultivator: help tom with stove: home plow afternoon in flat field very dry</p> <p>14: cloudy misley snow cool: to Orangeville Fair with S. McClelland got arsenic 2 ounces 10 cts</p> <p>15: cloudy cold clear cool: to home: plow in flat field: Sam McClelland here after noon {illegible} cold clear night</p> <p>16: fine clear frost: to palgrave Jim &amp; I with 42 B Barley at 40 cts per Bushel $1680: got stove &amp; wagon wrench fixed at nicols: Brought home lizzies Duck &amp; Drake: haul over millet to Stable, clean peas &amp; oats got them crushed at Whites: to parsonage to practice mag &amp; I liz home with bad cold clear frosty</p> <p>17.X. fine hot sun frosty at night: to home chores read: to Binghams for {illegible} chat: to toms chat Jim Mullen wife &amp; 2 Boys there: home feed horses tea dress: walked to palgrave with tom will &amp; albert went down 6th line to railroad to Church Mr Blanchard preach ward played went for walk with tom Coulter got behind Cooke Back: chat to Aggie &amp; Liz (walk home alone toms for chat &amp; lunch)</p> <p>18: cloudy mild misley rain: to palgrave with 25 Bags potatoes for Sam McClelland: to home chore mix tar &amp; oil for georges feet: paid John Bolton $1 75/100 &amp; cut his hair: to toms write letter to his father at Arthurs shop all night wet night</p> <p>19: cloudy misley rain: home for Breakfast to Mr Whites to thrash, But he did not thrash today: home wash George &amp; Nelson out &amp; oil their {illegible} hoofs put tar on georges feet to S. Kellys with augur chat to Steve &amp; John Young: home chores put arsenic in Bottle: wet night N. wind</p> <p>20: cloudy misley mistey rain: to home: chores plow in flat field from noon</p> <p>21: mild cloudy misley: to home plow in flat field: Dinwoodie here at night I cut his hari then went to palgrave with ime &amp; to Mrs McMahons road very muddy fun with Lozanges {illegible}</p> <p>22: cloudy misley mild: to home finish plowing flat field haul sand on Stone Boat from hunters hill: John Nicol here for Dinner today</p> <p>23: cloudy cool N.W. wind: got up at 430 fed horses help to fill 25 Bags potatoes JIm &amp; I {illegible} to palgrave had 26 Bags 55 lbs for J McClelland at 45 ct $11 97 1/2/100: to Mrs Pettingers chat: had 2 Brls Salt up for John home: plaster at Stable till night: shave dress: to toms for chat. Jack Faulkner &amp; Jim were there: albert there: home very Dark road muddy:</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1889</p> <p>Nov</p> <p>24.X. cloudy mild cool: to Black horse church Liz &amp; I nelson &amp; Buggy Mr Blanchard preached: then home. sleep read: walk to palgrave at night Mr Dinwoodie prach home with Billy Bingham</p> <p>25: fine cool frosty: to Ballycroy to see J McClelland about potato money got none: home for dinner: to railroad Billy Bingham &amp; I got not work: to Coulters: then settle up with harry pettinger got $400 from Mrs Pettinger $100 fon December: to church no meeting: to Laverys chat to girls: then to Mrs Coulters chat had tea: then Billy &amp; I walked home Billy had a rooster for Alex:</p> <p>26: fine mild cool cloudy: to old george Williams to get him to clean out well &amp; fix pump but he was not able to come: home saw some wood clean up front of house chore (pa a youngs thrashing)</p> <p>27: snowing and Blowing all day N.e. storm: to home, chore: sew shoes, patch on lizzies shoe: sew strap on horse cover feed horses read paper: e.storm misley tonight:</p> <p>28: snow nearly all day mild: to home chore fix up sheep en put in sheep: to Ballycroy post letter to Standard Silverware Co Boston Mass: got 1/2 gal c. oil 10 cts pd: in toms for chat: home &amp; chores: george Bite finger at night Jim at youngs thrashing</p> <p>29: mild calm clear: to home: rig up sleighs put wagon Box on sleigh maggie Lizzie and I hitch up horses take them for ride Bring arm &amp; family up home: to creek with cattle: put up pea straw, put wagon in wagon house: clean up 3 Bags peas: 6 Bags oats &amp; 15 Bushel of wheat: done chores: good Sleighing (deep snow)</p> <p>30: fine frosty clear mild: to Bolton maggie pa &amp; I horses &amp; Sleigh: took 9 Bags oats &amp; peas to Whites got paid 10 cts pd then to Bolton with 15 B wheat grist: and yard to weavers, got 3 snaps at Doigs laverys Kettle: got 2 pack nails at J. Bells 4:8 &amp; 5:8 = 16 cts pad: got pair gloves $100 pd at Clarks: to Morrison (10cts pd): home: chore: to toms chat: home &amp; fix up horses got very stormy tonight</p> <p>Dec 1.X. fine mild very stormy at night W. wind: to home sleep till 930. chores had wash from head to feet dress. to palgrave with sleigh at night to church Mr Blanchard preached: then home very windy</p> <p>2: cloudy mild rain at night: JIm at R.J. McClellands thrashing to Ballycroy Sent $13 90/100 to A Sanderson Caledon East as premium for 1890: then home. cut on Straw stack: to Whites for chop: chore rig up cutter liz &amp; I to palgrave at night Liz mag &amp; I in cutter to meeting about party: to Laverys gave Louisa 10 cts for cards: to Mr McC's chat then home Liz mag &amp; I wet night</p> <p>3: cold clear: to home fix toms Boiler, help Kill old ewe: Jim &amp; I took here to palgrave sold hind quarter to Mrs Pettinger 25 lbs . 10 cts a pound $250 pd: 8 lbs to Mrs Bradley 65 ctgs: 16 lbs to Mrs McMahon 81 12/100 on Bill: home tea: to Binghams chat to Billy: then to toms read letter Hat Ban: write letter for aunt to S.J.M</p> <p>4: clear very cold hard frost: to palgrave horses &amp; sleigh got 8 shoes removed at nicols down to sand pit with tom Coulter: Bring R.J's sleigh up to Ballycroy: home chore put manure around house: george &amp; stone Boat: to palgrave at night Liz mag &amp; I to practice for Christmas Party: to laverys (got mag's shoes half soles)</p> <p>5: cloudy mild: to home chore to Ballycroy. get $1000 from R.J McClelland home dinner then to Caledon East paid Mrs Hammond $17 79/100 got receipt in full: to Beamish feed nelson hay 10 cts: to Beehive got tie 20 cts: got Brooch pd 15 cts: nathan long to Centreville home alone: fine night moonlight</p> <p>6: fine mild calm. to home chore fix cutter: to creek with cows: to S. McClellands see Maud maire home: help Jim to cut feed &amp; saw some wood: to palgrave Liz mag &amp; george &amp; cutter: to practice good time (good moonligh, george in stable)</p> <p>7: cloudy windy mild fine: to home chores: help Jim to saw wood: help tom &amp; Jim haul 1 load of straw from R.J McClellands for tom: to Sams for his Sleigh: home tea: to palgrave: Jim Liz mag &amp; I to practice: Mr Ward came home with us tonight: fine mild night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1889</p> <p>Dec</p> <p>8X: cloudy misty misley rain: to home chore Mr Ward here &amp; S. McClelland: to palgrave at night to Church in Sleigh: Mr Ward Liz mag &amp; I : Mr Dinwoodie preach: fine moonlight coming home (rain going down)</p> <p>9: fine clear warm: to Ballycroy Jim &amp; Tom &amp; I haul load of straw from Bob to tom chat to Billy Bingham in old Shop: home for dinner: Jim &amp; I went to gilmours for lamb got none: home saw wood chores: to Ballycroy for 1/2 gal coal oil 10 cts pd in tomes shed: Liz mag Sam Albert there fine moonlight night</p> <p>10: fine mild cloudy windy rain: to home, fix Stable door to Ballycroy for 2 files to home Mr Dinwoodie cut my hair: put in pea straw clean peas: Shave: to palgrave with horses &amp; sleigh to meet Miss Mullen ( Mr Dinwoodie &amp; I ) at Station: to toms stop have chat cat to Bob Bingham (wet night)</p> <p>11: cloudy misley: clear cold: to home: chore: file &amp; set cross cut saw, Sleep: to F.S.L at night fine cold clear</p> <p>12: mild calm cloudy: to Binghams tell Bob that Bailey was here: got ride up on mare: got powder for george &amp; stuff for my hands from Bailie: fill 20 Bags potatoes 21 B: 18 1lbs @ 50 cts $10 60/100 &amp; took them to palgrave to R. J McClellands home &amp; fill up 20 Bags potatoes mix stuff for my hands: chore: to M.B.H. F. all night cool &amp; clear {above} 1.2.3.</p> <p>13: cloudy cold NW wind: home chore help Jim put on load 20 Bags on wagon to palgrave had 23 Bags @ 50 cts = $11 50/100 : paid R. J McC the $10 00/100 I got for Hammand: paid H Sloan $8 67/100 got receipt to Date home, sleep: take wagon Box put in wagon pile up Blocks put grindstone in cookhouse fix dung around house chore</p> <p>14: cloudy cool snow: mild cloudy: to home chores: tom &amp; I pile wood in chooping till noon: cut feed in Barn finish sawing hemlock logs at house, chore Shave: to palgrave Liz &amp; mag in Buggy Billy Bingham &amp; I walk to practice: ward there good time</p> <p>15.X. cloudy mild to home chore read Sleep dress walk to palgrave Church Mr Blanchard preached Liz mag &amp; Miss Mullen went in Buggy: walk north with Ada &amp; Cowie: walk home in toms chat: Albert there good time {illegible} 1.2.</p> <p>16: cloudy mild misley rain at night: home chore split wood: to palgrave to lavery's with my long Boots &amp; Liz shoes at Council meeting in treacys: Mrs Mc's for Jims over coat: Bob Bingham will &amp; I home in Buggy wet night dark chore</p> <p>17: cloudy misty mild misley: to home: in Bush with John &amp; Jim cutting splitting &amp; piling hemlock wood ann &amp; Miss S. J. Mullen here tonight: to palgrave Liz mag &amp; I to practice good time very Dark &amp; muddy roads</p> <p>18 foggy misty misley all day: to palgrave with 1 cord Hemlock wood to Lavery in Waggon: home to Bush with Tom &amp; Jom &amp; Albert split &amp; pile hemlock wood: Sam McClelland &amp; I to Binghams at night to see Bob, inten{cut off} chat 1.2 {illegible}</p> <p>19: cloudy mild: to home: in Bush with Tom &amp; Jim: cut wood: Will &amp; Clate Boyce here tonight 2 Rabbits</p> <p>20: rain rain all day: cold &amp; cloudy at night: to home: chore write 3 letters: 1 to Sarah &amp; marjery 1 to Q{cut off} Canadian Watch &amp; Jewelry Co Toronto 15 cts for ring: 1 to Folding Sawing machine Co: to Ballycroy post 3 letters got letter for Liz from Sarah: in toms chat: home chore: to palgrave at night Liz mag &amp; I in Buggy: to laverys with toms Bo{cut off} ward went home tonight: no practice in Mrs McMahons chat then home: cold night got mine &amp; Liz's</p> <p>21: cloudy mild cool: to home chore to Bush split &amp; pile maple wood: grease Boots &amp; Shoes: hitch horses to wagon: pa took oats &amp; peas to mill for chop: mother &amp; I cut feed &amp; cleaned stable &amp; feed cattle: got Bedding chore shave to palgrave at night Liz mag &amp; I in Buggy to Laverys with toms felt Boots got his leather Boots: to practice in parsonage First night for Ada: Frank home tonight: had a real good time: road very rough home at 12</p> <p>22.X: Blustry misley windy w. wind: to home chore dress: to Binghams to see Bob: to toms for Dinner Albert Little &amp; S.J. Mullen there rooster for Dinner: chat one in {illegible}: home for tea: to palgrave church at night: Mr Oliver preach Frank there: cold tonight</p> <p>23: clear mild to home: sore throat: fix cellar door: Tom Jim &amp; Albert Kill Steer: to Kellys weigh Beef hind quarters weigh 74 lbs front 66 lbs: to palgrave Liz mag Jim &amp; 3 horses &amp; wagon: Mr Coulter took 1 hind quarter 74 lbs at 6 cts $4 44/100: John Nicol 1 hind qr. 74 lbs at 6 cts $4 44/100: haul greens for church: put horses in Campbells Stable: to Pettingers for tea: to church : to parsonage for practice then home around 8th line Liz mag &amp; I : letter for S.J. Mullen</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1889</p> <p>Dec</p> <p>24: cloudy rain rain all day: chore: to toms for dinner &amp; stop there all day all night rain very hard S.e. storm: help tom grind axe at mill: sleep on lounge (1.2.time) Ballycroy for mail got overshoes $140 paid for S.J.M</p> <p>25: fine clear mild: to home chores to Whites for Lyness wagon: home fix wagon oil it chore Shave dress: to palgrave mother ann Maggie S.J. Mullen Will: albert little &amp; I in wagon Jim &amp; liz went in Buggy: put horses in Campbell stable: had good time: I sang tenor home at 1 Tom ann &amp; family &amp; S.J.Mullen here for Dinner today had a goose &amp; Beef heart:</p> <p>26: storm squaly cold: to home chore: took Lyness's wagon to Whites: home chore: to Binghams with Bill Minick: to school meeting with Billy Bingham home chore: Mr Dinwoodie came here tonight I went to palgrave with treacys whiffletrees Billy Bingham with me: to Station. then home Sam McClelland here Billy came home with me good time S.J Mullen here: stormy cold night</p> <p>27: fine mild clear: to Black horse with Mr Dinwoodie george &amp; his Bugy: ome chore Jim went for ra{illegible}: I sawed wood in mill yard with tom: home chores to palgrave at night S.J. Mullen &amp; I with Dick &amp; Buggy: S.J stopped at Stinsons: I went to Laverys chat to george home at 1030 (moonlight night - Mrs McMahons got 10 cts Sugar &amp; 25 cts Sugar paid</p> <p>28: cloudy mild cloudy: to palgrave with 1/2 cord hemlock wood to Laverys: home chore help pa &amp; ma to clean peas &amp; oats 9 Bags: cut feed: chore: to toms at 8 oclock for chat Albert th{cut off} &amp; S.J.Mullen: fix goo{cut off}</p> <p>29.X cloudy rain Showry stormy: to home: chore sleep: to palgrave at night S.J.Mullen Dick Dinwoodie &amp; I in Buggy Frank Blanchard preached: text: Follow Me: good Sermon: home S.J &amp; I : stormy night: road muddy</p> <p>30: squaly cold N. wind: to palgrave with S.J.Mullen left here at Billy Mullens: then to J Nicols, got 2 front Shoes removed on George got Spring in Dinwoodies Buggy &amp; 2 Ba{cut off} on log for windlass: home chore: to MrElwains with Dick &amp; nelson on wagon for 12 Bags chop home to town at night for chat Sam McClelland there home at 8 oclock</p> <p>31: fine clear cool: dress walk to hishens Barn chat to tom &amp; Jom thrashing peas: then walk to palgrave in store lunch with will Lindsey: to Station meet Mrs McMahon &amp; Mabel: to station see S.J.Mullen &amp; {cut off} Faulkner on train : stop at Bradleys for chat then to pettingers with harry all night: play crisona old {cut off} year</p> <p>1890</p> <p>Jan 1: dark cloudy rain: Breakfast at pettingers: to Station with Harry: I went to Inglewood on train: walk to Boston with William Bracken stop there all day and all night: sleep with William last night</p> <p>2: misley cloudy cool: walk from Boston to Inglewood on train to Caledon East ran {illegible} up to Haragons for {cut off} to George Brackens for tea: then to Haragons chat to Boys &amp; girls all night with James</p> <p>3: cloudy cool: cold: at Haragons all day help dan to Shingle his new house: Bee in afternoon Stop all night at Haragons: Will Cannon there &amp; Francis Haragon</p> <p>4: clear cool cloudy: to Caledon East with James Haragon in democrat: to Chambers: to Cranstons to P.C. Campbells had chat to him about law: all right: to Station on train to palgrave to parsonage: wait till after practice: took Ada for drive to 8th line: them home with Liz &amp; Maggie in Buggy (in toms coming home toms cousin george there &amp; John)</p> <p>5:X: cloudy misley rain: to home all day read &amp; sleep: dress to toms for chat: then Billy Bingham Billy Mullen &amp; I walk to palgrave Mr Dinwoodie preach: then we went to Mrs Coulters chat sing great time: Billy &amp; I walk home: in town chat to 1230: then home wet night roads very muddy</p> <p>6: cloudy cool cold N. wind: to home: write sleep Brush clothes clean shoes: to palgrave afternoon Billy Bingham &amp; the boys to vote for Danaghey: reeve: Crawford: D. reeve: George Trans (council plumber): Billy &amp; I at Campbells for tea: to Station Sam Billy &amp; I: Ada &amp; Liz Lee there: stay till 9 oclock: got no news: then to Mrs pettingers got $500 from her: then to Coulters for Billy: lots of fun: then home at 1220 cold night moonlight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1890</p> <p>Jan</p> <p>7: fine clear cold: to home sleep read dress: to Caledon East with S. McClelland in Buggy to Hugh Glassford: then home: walk to palgrave with Billy Bingham to pettingers party 430 in morning (had good time</p> <p>8: cold Stormy Blustry morn W. wind: to home sleep in Bed all day: got up at night 1130 lunch &amp; write cold night</p> <p>9: cloudy snow Blustry: to home: read Science &amp; Health: to toms chat get paper &amp; Jewelry catalogue from C {illegible} Toronto</p> <p>10: cloudy mild cold: to home: write letter to Coulthard Scott &amp; Co: and one to G.N. Scripture 4 Adelaide St West Toronto: to Office post letters: home read: to toms at night for chat Liz Sma &amp; Albert there</p> <p>11: sleet mild: to home: read Science &amp; Health: cut Dinwoodies hair &amp; he cut mine: to toms chat got {illegible} for pa: home read: help Jim to hitch up horses on sleigh &amp; get pea straw: Jim Liz &amp; mag to palgrave to practice: S{cut off} thaw tonight</p> <p>12.X. fine mild cloudy misty sleet at night: to home read sleep: Albert Little &amp; his sister Mary here: dress went to palgrave to Church Liz Mag, Mary Little Albert &amp; I and Ella Ryan on sleigh with the wood rack on: Mr Blanchard preached text John 3rd chap 16 verse: Billy Bingham &amp; Jim home with us rain</p> <p>13: Stormy rain Stormy W. wind. cold: to home: read sleep: to toms chat tea albert there: home tom came up for some {cut off}</p> <p>14: fine mild calm cool: to palgrave walking to post letter for maggie to Home G{cut off} publishers 79 Nassau St New York registered with $100 in it: to Coulters for Dinner with tom: to Station: chat: to office with ltter to Drawer 10 Bowmanville to Station: then home and mild night (with alex Boulter {in left margin Maggies Birthday 14th Jan}</p> <p>15: fine mild cloudy: to home read: to toms chat: I help tom saw some Blocks: home for tea to palgrave to Missionary meeting Mr Spears there: gave tom Coulter letters to post to S. J Mullen Bob Campbell tom Coulther &amp; I to Bradleys chat: then walk home by Binghams stop chat to Billy to 1. oclock got in through window Snowing</p> <p>16: clear cold North wind: to home read &amp; Sleep: to palgrave with Jim on sleigh took Mrs pettingers wood: to nicols got horses shot (8 shoes removed): at station: home to toms for tea chat sam &amp; I albert there then home cold)</p> <p>17: fine mild cold: to home read: to toms chat help tom to fix pen for his little pig make trough fish for Dinner: help tom to saw hemlock Blocks: home read: mild &amp; cloudy:</p> <p>18: cloudy mild: to home chore: to toms with Lizzie Anns coat: then home shave dress to toms got Wills shirts &amp; some Butter to take to Alliston: got ride with Bob Young to palgrave to station got return ticket 95 cts to Alliston on train to 125 Church St, Willie Coulter very sick: sleep with John</p> <p>19.X. fine mild day: at Alliston went to Methodist Church at 1030 with Jennie &amp; Annie: Mr Howson preach text John 32 C: 12V Back to 1250 for Dinner: in parlour look at Both albums: sing chat: had tea then went to Church at 630 with Jenny &amp; Annie Mr Howson preach text proverbs 12 C: 28V. went for walk after Church: to 125 Church St for all night: had chat to the girls: W. O.R: 1 &amp; 2: then to Bed sleep with John</p> <p>20: cloudy &amp; windy cold: at Alliston all day: up town twice with Jenny &amp; Willie F. to get his picture but did not: get Oranges &amp; dates: Jenny &amp; I went to Mr Trimbles after tea for chat Back to 125: had a game of Dominoes with Annie &amp; Jenny: tea O.p: 1 &amp; 2 to Bed sleep with Willie:F:</p> <p>21: Bright clear cold. Blustry cold night: at Alliston to Station with Mrs Cox &amp; Willie at 7 oclock then walk up front St: down Church to 125 had Breakfast: went to see george Dale at pop works had Dinner with him: then to Mill: to Barbers got Shave 10 cts pd&gt; to see Mr J McMahon: then call for Annie at Shop with her to tea to 125: chat: play Dominoes with W{illegible} Jr DoyleSr Annie &amp; Jenny cold stormy Blustry night snow: to Bed sleep alone . . .</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1890</p> <p>Jan</p> <p>22: clod clear fine: at Alliston at 125: got Burling wool 12 cts: for Jenny to make wristlets: got {illegible and cut off} Apples 10 cts: call for Annie to go to Dinner to 125: spit: write 2 letters &amp; post them 6 cts: then Jenny &amp; I to station to look for Proff but did not see him: then walk up front St to post Office Jenny got from Listowell: then call for Annie to go to tea: chat: play Snap &amp; dominoes with Mr Jack Owens. Jenny and Annie: to Bed 1.2.3.4. in Bed</p> <p>23: cloudy snowing e. storm: at Alliston: at 125: split: chat read: get ready went up front St to Annie M.J.Doyle &amp; 125: good bye: walk to Station: on train to palgrave walk home: Harry pe{cut off} came home with:</p> <p>24: fine mild: cold Blustry: to home: read write here &amp; write letter to Linscott Brantford: then to Sam Robs sale after noon with Jim george in Buggy: did not buy anything home (Harry pettinger &amp; Jim haul rails)</p> <p>25: fine mild cloudy: to home: sleep read: split a few sticks: to toms at night chat Shave Albert then {cut off}</p> <p>26.X. cloudy mild rain at evening: to home: read. Sleep: to toms, Liz &amp; mag there: I walk over to Binghams Billy &amp; I walk to palgrave to Church Mr Blanchard preach. Ada play: to Sam Campbell &amp; I in Bradleys for chat: then walk home: in town for chat: home at 12 oclock misley rain tonight: Jim &amp; Bot to riddels today george &amp; Buggy</p> <p>27: cloudy cool cold night: to home: read: Jim fence stack: Jim &amp; tom went to Jas Br{cut off} Sale. I went over to Binghams: Bob &amp; Billy went to Sale: to toms chat: to Sam McClellands See Sam &amp; Mary (sick): to toms chat then home: got Bedding: Jim Bought robe &amp; single harness S{cut oof}</p> <p>28: fine, frosty cold &amp; stormy w. wind: walk to Orangeville called at Hy Albers at Mono Mills Dinner 15 cts, See Jake Kelly &amp; Joe Hughes &amp; Mr Judge. see Box in stable: then home: got letter from Brantford</p> <p>29: fine mild cloudy: to home: write letter to G.S. Linscott Brantford: to palgrave in Buggy with Mr Blanchard: see H. Beatty about note: to office post letter for Bob Bingham I posted letter to G.S. Linscott with $175 in it for prospectus 8 cts postage: to Mrs McMahons chat: to Blanchard for to practice: had tea: practice for concert: home in Buggy with Liz &amp; mag: lads in fence corners at Matsons li{cut off} road very icy good wheeling</p> <p>30: fine mild cloudy misty: to home: help them to clean 13 1/2 Bushels of wheat: read sleep: d{cut off} walk to palgrave: to Coulters for Billy Bingham had drink (eggnog): to parsonage got Ada to practice pieces: to the Church: to Concert: $1275. sing in Choir: Billy &amp; I sang old grimes &amp; Amber treeses: got ride home with Billy: Billy sick grip: in toms see them ann sick Inflammation on lungs. then home at 1220 mild night</p> <p>31: cloudy misty mild thawing: to tottenham with Jim in Buggy &amp; nelson to Bank about note: to palgrave see H Beatty got letter from him for Aitken: home: chore had dinner help Jim to haul 1 load hemlock wood from bush: cut feed: sam McClelland here tonight for {cut off} (fine clear night)</p> <p>Feb: 1: cloudy cold clear: walk to palgrave post letter on train: ride up with Albert little &amp; Harry pettinger JIm &amp; I to Tottenham nelson george &amp; Buggy: renew not for 2 months: home chores cut feed: to palgrave at night with Billy Bingham to practice fine moonlight night cold: got coal oil at Mr McMahons ${cut off}</p> <p>2.X. cloudy squaly misty: to home chore: to toms at night with maggie: Ella ryan Annie Stephens &amp; Maggie at toms leave annie &amp; maggie up to Creemans hill: home with mag: chore</p> <p>3: cloudy misty clear mild: at Pat Finertys sawing Bee saw with M. Minick (20 hands 7 saws): home chore (start to learn less{cut off}</p> <p>4: cloudy misley thunder &amp; rain at night: to home: chore: to presbyterian tea meeting at night with Willie Faulkner (roads icy going): very good time: Billy Bingham home with us: road very muddy coming (moonlight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1890</p> <p>February</p> <p>5: cloudy windy squaly cloudy: to home: read &amp; sleep: Dinwoodie here got oats to gets{illegible and cut off} tom here for dinner: chat to George Dale at gate: study pros. unstairs: granny McElwain here</p> <p>6: fine clear cold: with tom in R.J. McClellands Bush Sawing wood: got letter from {cut off} Liz &amp; Mag &amp; I toms tonight @ Ramsey to</p> <p>7: cloudy cool, East Snow Storm: in R.J McClellands Bush saw wood with Albert Little Tom &amp; Jim: till storm came on: then to toms for tea: I stopped all night Jim went home: Ella Ryan &amp; Minnie Little {cut off}</p> <p>8: cloudy cold Blustry: clear: at toms: tom salt pork forenoon: tom &amp; I went to Bush afternoon tom split &amp; I piled 6 3/4 cord of Beech wood in R.J's Bush: home: learn lesson: write here</p> <p>9.X. fine clear cold: to home read chore: to palgrave at night to Church hear Mr Dinwoodie preach Big crowd: Jim Liz mag.tom. will. albert &amp; his Sister &amp; Lizzie Lee with us in sleigh: cold frosty night clear</p> <p>10: clear mild cool. at R.J. McClellands Bush with Tom saw up maple top then tom split &amp; I piled 6 cord of wood: at toms Ella rayn sing there: home &amp; write 2 letter 1. to T.S Linscott: &amp; 1 to J Ramsey 87 Bay St Toronto: minnie little went away today: Brantford</p> <p>11: cloudy misty cool S. wind: in R.J.McClelland's Bush with tom. saw split &amp; pile 2 3/4 cords {cut off} (pa &amp; mag to Bolton to mill home for tea learn pros.</p> <p>12: cloudy mild cold clear: to home help Jim to haul 2 Brls water from pond: haul 1 load wood for tom fomr Bush : I carried water into cellar: help Jim to cut feed: Mr &amp; Mrs Blanchard came here for Dinner: then Jim Liz mag &amp; I went to Mr Greens Sale got Dolly mare $7100 gave note for nine months: tom led mare home: Jim &amp; I went to Boyces had tea: had sing: then Jim Liz &amp; I came home in Sleigh: I led mare up from to {note in left margin} Dolly mare Note Due Nov 12:90 $7100</p> <p>13: fine mild clear: to home, help Jim to haul home wood with nelson &amp; Dolly {illegible} into field afternoon: cut some feed: Uncle Bill here tonight grey mare &amp; cutter: read lesson</p> <p>14: cloudy misly rain cloudy cool: to R.J.McClellands Bush with Tom &amp; Albert to cut wood: But had to stop to wet: to Office Albert &amp; I: then to toms for Dinner: (Uncle Bill went home afternoon): then home Sam McClellands with {cut off} to see mare: cut feed help Jim to clean 6 Bags oats chore, carry rain water into cellar: then tea: {cut off}</p> <p>15: clear cold N. wind hot sun: at R.J. McClellands Bush with Tom &amp; Jim cut wood 4 cords then home: read</p> <p>16:X: cloudy mild calm: to home: read: dress: to mono mills george &amp; Buggy for Dr Bonnar: home ch{cut off Clayte Boyce here today: Bonnar here for tea: then Lis &amp; I, Mag &amp; Clayte went to Sloans ch{cut off} Mr Orr Preached</p> <p>17: cloudy mild a little snow, cloudy: to home, chore, lap Buggy whip: to Bush with tom afternoon cut Beech tree till snow came on: home had supper: split wood: read: pa to Orangeville george &amp; new Buggy (with Steer hide</p> <p>18: cloudy misty mild to home: in Bush Jim &amp; I saw split &amp; I pile Beech tree: to pettitts Sale afternoon: Hugh Cargo came home with me: help Jim cut some feed: Blustry night got letter from John McMahon Ann here</p> <p>19: fine clear mild S.E. wind Snow Storm at night: to home chore in Bush with Tom &amp; Jom cut up maple tree: to palgrave afternoon Willie F &amp; I: got 2 new shoes on george front feet: to laverys with to parsonage show Mr Blanchard the Book, got his order for 1. half russia $450 (Mr &amp; Mrs McElwain here tonight {illegible} mother sick: to pottingers for Willie F: then home</p> <p>20: stormy cold N.W. Storm Blustry: calm clear very cold: to home: chore, dress: to Mono Mills nelson &amp; cutter to Doctor for Ma: then put horse in Church shed to Mr Mass (no order): drive to Mr Orr (no order): then home: Bonner here after (got here) (to toms tonight chat Billy Bingham there)</p> <p>21: clear cold N. W. wind frosty: to home chore: haul 2 Brls water from pond with nelson &amp; Dolly haul 1 load wood for tom: feed horses: at S. Kellys afternoon help to cut feed, chat to 845: home</p> <p>22: clear cold frosty: to home: help Jim to cut feed: to Dick Lyness got hair cut: Dinner at toms home Bonnar here: wash dress: Dinwoodie here walk to 7th line with Dinwoodie: to Ben Rolbeys: to tom {illegible} then to palgrave: to practice: then home with Liz &amp; mag in cutter george horse: no orders today cool night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1890</p> <p>Feb</p> <p>23.X. cloudy mild: snow s.e.storm soft: to home. read: chore: ann: albert Little &amp; willie here chore wash dress: to palgrave Church in sleigh with Jim Liz mag. ann willie &amp; Albert little Mr Dinwoodie preach: no choir Ada away: Eli Clark left mag home: snowing tonight mild (write letter to John McMahon today</p> <p>24: fine mild cloudy: to home: chore: to Ballycroy post letter to John McMahon paisly: home dress. to McElwains &amp; Brooks: then in mill chat no order: home for tea: Mr &amp; Mrs William Boyce &amp; 4 children here (mare &amp; cutter</p> <p>25: cloudy misty rain: cloudy mild: to home: chore read: dress to mono mills with Tom: in Buggy with george: to doctor got 1 Bottle: made 2 call got no orders: road slushy &amp; rain at night</p> <p>26: cloudy cool frosty: up 4th of Adjala &amp; down 3rd made 13 calls got no orders: (got 17 cts for cards) Dinner at Tom Guests road muddy: home at 10</p> <p>27: cloudy snow, soft mild misty: to home: write letter to Linscott Brantford sent for 1. Book: to Ballycroy post letter. got papers &amp; letter for tom from Jenny: home: dinner then to Currans with tom in wagon for 11. Bushels peas. took 1 1/2 B to Sams 4 B to mill. &amp; 5 1/2 B home for Jim. then split wood. put in straw chore: to Billy White's at night. Liz mag &amp; I Mr Matt did not come: to toms chat (up road with Jack Young home)</p> <p>28: cloudy misley: cloudy clear misty warm: stormy cold: to home: read: to Bush with Jim &amp; tom cut Beech &amp; Birch top: to Sloans Hall at night to Debate (on nelson: Sam on Charlie road muddy). Fire &amp; water fire won: home &amp; feed &amp; Bed horse at 1030</p> <p>March</p> <p>29:1: clear cold N. wind: to canvass. made 11 calls no orders: Dinner at Mr Masons: home at 7 oclock</p> <p>2.X: clear cold very frosty: to home: read sleep: dress: walk to palgrave Mr Blanchard preached Big crowd: to coulters Billy Bingham &amp; I to see post: chat to 1045 walk home road hard very cold Sow pigged at 3 or 4: 12 pigs 113 days or 14 " "</p> <p>3: clear cold: calm S.W air: to hushous Bush with tom saw wood all day home for Dinner tea: to toms at night for chat. Billy Bingham there: home at 1215. fine moonlight: frosty night:</p> <p>4: squaly snow: clear very cold: to Binghams Billy &amp; I went to palgrave horses &amp; wagon for plaster I went to Lavery's, george away: to Mrs McMahons with letter from Liz: upstairs chat to Mr Dinwoodie then home with Billy in wagon: got letter from: Brantford: home had Dinner hitch up george in Buggy Billy &amp; I went to tom Wolfes Sale very cold got home at 730 : water feed &amp; Bed horses =</p> <p>5: fine clear frosty very cold clear: to home help Jim to haul 2 Brls water from pond haul 2 loads hemlock wood for tom: tom &amp; Jim kill 1. pig: with tom afternoon cut down 2 maple trees in hishons Bush &amp; trim them: to toms at night for chat Billy Bingham &amp; Albert Little there ( very cold &amp; Clear) Mary McElwain &amp; Bob leggett married today</p> <p>6: clear very cold frosty: to hishons Bush Jim &amp; I at toms Bee: Albert Little Billy Bingham Barney Curran, Tom Jim &amp; I: to Binghams help Billy chores had supper &amp; chat: to toms chat home at 1200 very cold clear night</p> <p>7: clear fine cold: to home. oil Buggy: feed george: dress: to Haydens Sale Sam McClelland &amp; I george &amp; Buggy: Big Sale Big crowd: got home at 730 Mr &amp; Mrs Blanchard here: cold clear moonlight night</p> <p>8: clear fine mild frosty at night: to home help Jim to cut feed. to hishons Bush help tom to split maple tree and saw Beech then pile wood on road: home dres: Dinwoodie here: to toms send Will up with Bread: to Binghams for Billy, walk to Ballycroy then to palgrave to practice Billy &amp; I Big crowd there: in Coulters chat: walk home fine moonlight: Clemis: St John: Agnes Reaney: Moffat rayburn Missy Campbell Miss Robb</p> <p>9.X: fine clear mild frosty at night: to home read. Sleep. chore: to palgrave at night to Church walking mag: tom albert &amp; I : Mr Dinwoodie preach, full choir (8): Big crowd: in Mrs McMahons for my overcoat in coulters chat Billy Bingham &amp; I walk home: in toms chat: toothache Clayte Boyce here when I came home at 1200 oclock: I had Bad toothache: clear frosty night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1890</p> <p>March</p> <p>10: cloudy mild&gt; S wind Squaly snow soft: in hishons Bush with tom cut 1. Beech tree: pil 4 1/2 cords to Binghams chat to Billy help him to fill 1 load turnips: to toms with his ax: then home for tea: I had toothache all day</p> <p>11: cloudy misley misty: to home help to cut feed: to palgrave with nelson &amp; george on horseback to nicols got 7 shoes removed: to Mrs pettingers got $5 00/100 for rent $100 on January (1890) $350 on february (1890) &amp; 50 cts on March (1890): to Sloans post 4 letters: $288 to Book &amp; Bible house Brantford: 1 letter to Sarah (Roberts) and 1 to Simon Gower: &amp; 1 to Morse &amp; Co Agusta Ma: to Mrs McMahons got 6 lbs oatmeal 25ct pd: then home chore very Dark night mild</p> <p>12: cloudy misley cloudy mild: to home: read grease shoes: had toothache: to Ballycroy see raisin cooks Shop: in store read paper: eat smoked fish: to toms tea: walk home road muddy cut Alberts hair tonight</p> <p>13: cloudy mild fine: to Billy Whites to get Sulky But did not: home help to take Down stovepipes and clean them &amp; put them up: in Bush afternoon with tom cut wood in pile Drag stuff for tom: read paper</p> <p>14: fine clear mild: squaly snow: cold clear: to home in Bush help Tom to saw wood: will got Book &amp; 2 letters from Brantford</p> <p>15 cold squaly snow cold N.W wind: to home help to clean 6 Bags oats for chop: read: empty 3 Bags chop in stable &amp; put 5 in Barn: unharness &amp; feed horses: dress to Binghams chat to Billy walk to palgrave: took Book show it to Mrs McMahon: to pettingers get warmed: to Station with harry: to parsonage with Book got $3 60/100 cash (roads very rough) walk home alone 1230 (practice no good)</p> <p>16:X: cold N.W. wind cloudy: to Mr Whites to see Billy with orange: to toms: to Binghams no one there to toms chat: home for dinner: write letter to S. 125: chore: dress walk to palgrave: Mr Blanchard preach walk home Liz &amp; mag &amp; margery in Buggy (the saint in the choir tonight)</p> <p>17: cloudy squaly cool N.W by S. W. wind: to home in Bush with Jim saw hemlock: Dinwoodie here at noon haul 2 loads wood for tom haul 2 Brls water on stoneboat from pond: chore: to toms chat: to Binghams Billy away walk back to toms</p> <p>18: cloudy cold N. wind: haul 7 loads of wood from our Bush for tom in wagon cut feed at noon Sam McClelland got wagon &amp; rack at noon: maggie &amp; I to toms at night Albert &amp; Ella there home chore feed &amp; bed horses</p> <p>19: fine mild clear: to home: haul 1 load wood to tom: and 7 load home to house chore: to Binghams at night. will coulter: Sam &amp; Bob Campbell &amp; Billy there: stopped to 1200 had supper lots of fun:</p> <p>20: cloudy mild misley: to home: help Jim to skid logs for wood with nelson: to Ballycroy at night post letter with 16 cents to Burlington for duty: in toms chat: home feed and bed horses: Jim &amp; mag to Boyces tonight</p> <p>21: cloudy mild west wind: to home oil wagon: Jim &amp; I went to Willie Cobcans for 1 ton hay paid $700 for it: the road was very muddy: put it on hay loft: to Binghams at night: will coulter there &amp; Billy: up till 1. oclock composing: will Coulter came home with me very dark &amp; muddy</p> <p>22: cloudy cool N. wind: to Sam McElwains thrashing on stack: home wash dress walk to Binghams Billy &amp; I walk to palgrave to practice had a great time fixing up choir, all signed their names: Ada organist: Billy Bingham: Will Coulter: Rob Campbell: Maggie: louisa Campbell: Nettie Zimmer Maria Moffat: R. St John: Wm Clemis: Liz or Agnes Rainey not there: myself for to act as Leader road very rough home in Buggy with mag</p> <p>23.X cloudy cool: to home read sleep dress walk to palgrave Billy &amp; I to see Matson sing in choir to English church with Tom coulter for Aggie &amp; Lizzie chat: Billy &amp; I walk home roads very rough home at 1230</p> <p>24: cloudy cool e.wind: to Orangeville george &amp; Buggy (road rough): in Dufferin post Office got paper &amp; Stationary for reporting: got 2 Books 25 cts pad: got tooth pulled by Dentist Frank 25 cts pd: ticket for hay 10 cts pd: home chore Jaw very sore</p> <p>25: cloudy rain: mild clear: rain storm at night: to Ballycroy with Liz Dinwoodie horse &amp; Buggy got card from J.S.Haragan: home: chore, dress walk to palgrave to Station on train to Caledon East 20 cts call on Mrs Glassfords to see Bob but he was gone to Trans: got ride with willie Cannon up 5 line to Beachers gate walk up to Haragans with Christina stop all night, Joe Caffrey there Francis &amp; Jame: rain tonight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1890</p> <p>March</p> <p>26: cloudy cold squaly snow N.W. Storm: at Haragans all they they were cutting wood: Francis &amp; I walk to Brackens george away up in mono: to Haragans all night 2 matson girls &amp; Mrs Rayburn there</p> <p>27: cloudy cold clear hot sun, cloudy: went down to Brackens stop there till george came home: he got a team of Horses: he offered me $1800 per month for 7 months: walk to Haragans got umbrella: James &amp; Francis &amp; I drove to Caledon East in Chambers (15 cts): to Station got ticket 20 cts, to palgrave on train, to prayer meeting Dinwoodie there to Laverys with Louisa: see george: then walk home in toms chat home 1140</p> <p>28: cold N. showstorm sno &amp; Blow all day: to home read to Ballycroy for post, in pettits nell hired: telegraph for Bonnar for margery worn to town chat: to Binghams chat to Billy I compose, home at 2 oclock windy night: deep snow:</p> <p>29: clear fine mild: to home read write 4 pages of correspondence to Dufferin post rig up cutter: walk to palgrave got ride from Matsons with Jack Wolfe: got 1 cent Stamp in Sloans: to Station write letter to george Bracken, gave it to Dave Henderson to give alex cranston: post letter on train to Dufferin post: to practice: walk home Billy &amp; I in toms chat home at 1245</p> <p>30:X. fine clear cool: to home read sleep, dress to palgrave. Jim Liz mag &amp; I in Sleigh, albert &amp; willie palm Sunday: Mr Blanchard preach (Liz stopped at palgrave): sing in choir: in to see grandma: home in Sleigh: Bob C{cut off} with fine moonlight night</p> <p>31: fine mild clear: to home help Jim to haul limbs into field with nelson &amp; Doll on sleigh to palgrave after noon with george Bracken to Bradleys: see H. Beatty got Lavery to sew &amp; peg B{cut off} fine moonlight toms cow sick tonight: walk home road rough tea at Laverys chat to george</p> <p>April</p> <p>1: fine clear mild: to Ballycroy get Cook to cut out pants: to Store get 1:36 spool &amp; scarlet to color hat 14 cts pd: home clean out cow stables put in feed: to palgrave Dolly in Buggy road very muddy: see Beatty &amp; get vinegar 5 cts pd:</p> <p>2: fine clear warm: cool at night: to Binghams to see Bob but did not: chat to Billy at Barn: home look over letters fix clothes: walk to palgrave at night to Hal{cut off} Mr. pettit gave lecture on : A.O.N.W: walk home Bob Cox &amp; I :: I was in matsons going down a little better</p> <p>3: fine hot sun, cloudy misley rain: to home: in Bush help Jim to haul out Cedar Balsam Black ash logs: walk to palgrave at night, Jim &amp; I gave Beatty Note for $57.51/100 for six months 8 per cent george Lavery &amp; I to Bradley Lizzie Lee &amp; old woman there: to Mrs McMahons for Jim: walk home: road very muddy {in left margin - Beatty Note $57 51/100}</p> <p>4: cloudy mild, rain Blustry cold: to home read water horses to toms willie went to office got nothing: home chore, read Sleep, chore: raining Jim at Whites sawing Bee: chores cool N. wind tonight</p> <p>5: clear warm N. air: to home help Jim to fall maple trees: to toms for post see Ballycroy news: to Binghams show pater to Billy, chat: to Bush to Jim fall trees: 9. home wash dres pack clothes in trunk to palgrave mag &amp; I george &amp; Buggy to practice: to McMahons got 2 doz eggs pd 20cts: sweets 5 ctgs: to Mrs Pettingers chat: to parsonage: ghost upstairs: to Coulters Billy &amp; I chat: walk home in toms chat: home at 130</p> <p>6.X. cloudy mild cloudy misley rain at night: to home: eat 4 eggs to Breakfast: to toms chat to Dick Lyness got hair cut paid 20 cts: to toms for Dinner eat 1 Duck egg &amp; 2 hen eggs: home Albert little with me had a good wash &amp; dress, tea: walk to palgrave Bob Cox &amp; I to Church sing in choir Mr Dinwoodie preach got {cut off} from Will Lindsey drive home eighth line raining mag &amp; I in Buggy with nelson road very muddy dark night</p> <p>7: rain squaly fine: to home: compose: pack clothes in trunk: walk to palgrave , post 2 letters 1 to Sarah &amp; 1 for tom Coulter: on train to Caledon East. to G Brackens with m. c. all night road muddy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1890</p> <p>April</p> <p>8: cloudy misley rain misty: at G Brackens: help w.c. to chore &amp; clean 20 Bags of spring wheat</p> <p>9: cloudy rain thunder clear cool: at Brackens: help w.c to chore I pick potatoes in cellar cut frost of stack: w.c.cut his foot</p> <p>10: cool clear mild: at Brackens: chore, finish picking potatoes in cellar: george went to Bl{cut off} chore cut Jim Haragans hair at night</p> <p>11: fine cool: at Brackens: help w.c. to fence along 5th line chore fix wagon: to Haragans cut sons hair</p> <p>12: fine clear warm: at Brackens: repair fences: help haragans to move horse power to Br{cut off}</p> <p>13.X. chore fix scaper: to Caledon East at night on Bob, got 80 cts of post stamps home &amp; chore:</p> <p>13.X. fine very hot: at Brackens: help w.c. to chore: sleep: up fields with george: write news for post &amp; I put $150 in letter for georges post &amp; toms: to Caledon East with w.c. post letter in Box to Church Mr McDonald preach: walk hom to Brackens road very muddy:</p> <p>14: cool cloudy: at Brackens: chore to Caledon East with wagon for 6 Bgs plaster: to Cherry plowing Bee afternoon 12 teams: to Jack Hepdons at night with s.c. to party no girls there</p> <p>15: fine clear warm: at Brackens: fence haul rails fence &amp; chore:</p> <p>16: fine clear cool: at Brackens: chore help w.c. to sow 11 Bags plaster: rug: rug Bee today</p> <p>17: fine clear cool. at Brackens: chore: help w.c. to pick stones: george start to Disk barr{cut off}</p> <p>18: clear very cold North wind.at Brackens: chore: help w.c. to pick stones: cultivate Big hill with ros{cut off}</p> <p>19: clear hot Sun cool: at Brackens: chore set horse power: clean seed for Jim : cut feed: to Caledon East at night w.c. &amp; I in Buggy:</p> <p>20.X fine clear: at Brackens: chore: to Caledon East at night to Church</p> <p>21: fine clear cool. at Brackens: Start to drill spring wheat, sow Big hill by hand: spring wheat:</p> <p>22: clear hot: at Brackens: sow S. wheat finish sowing rough field up at 5th line: then went up to middle field &amp; start to sow wheat there:</p> <p>24: clear cool: at Brackens: finishe sowing spring wheat in middle field</p> <p>25: cold clear mild: at Brackens: chore: help w.c. to clean 13 Bags oats: start to sow oats afternoon</p> <p>26: cloudy cool misley at Brackens: chore: finish sowing oats: roll oats afternoon with Murdock roller chore till night</p> <p>27.X. fine clear mild: at Brackens: chore: my hands very sore: Henry Wilson &amp; wife were here today</p> <p>28: fine clear mild: at Brackens: plow Back of Barn all day: write 2 letters at night 1 to Maggie to Dufferin post</p> <p>29: rain cloudy cool: at Brackens: clean 9 Bags Barley for seed &amp; 16 Bags oats for chop, plow afternoon</p> <p>30: cloudy cool at Brackens: sow Barley Back of Barn: w.c. went to Boston to saw log: rain at night</p> <p>May</p> <p>1: cold cloudy: at Brackens: finish sowing Barley: roll Barley: george &amp; I to Colins wake at night</p> <p>2: clear mild.at Brackens: to Caledon East got shoes removed &amp; 2 new ones on Kate &amp; g{cut Off} got 1 coulter laid &amp; sharped: gardening afternoon: chore: to Colin Campbells wake at with Francis &amp; James Haragan &amp; george Bracken home at 12 oclock:</p> <p>3: fine warm clear cool rain at night: at Brackens chore: pulverize garden: help w.c. sow carrots &amp; onions: to Caledon East at night Kate in Buggy:</p> <p>4:X: cloudy misty cool. at Brackens: chore: to Haragans at night with James:</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1890</p> <p>May</p> <p>5: cloudy misley warm: at Brackens: help w.c to spread manure on turnip ground &amp; chore:</p> <p>6: cloudy cool: st McClish: plowing sod with hector &amp; alex &amp;alex graham in rough hills:</p> <p>7: cloudy cool: at Brackens help M.C. to spread &amp; haul out manure: got letter from maggie tonight</p> <p>8: fine cool: at Brackens: plow turnip ground &amp; do chores: george at Orangeville fair:</p> <p>9: fine: must rain at night: at Brackens: finished plowing turnip roll it help in w.c. plant.potatoes in garden</p> <p>10: cloudy rain cloudy: at Brackens: finish plant potatoes in garden chore: went to armor grays for 10 bags potatoes paid him $500 for them: house chore: walk to Caledon East with Dan Campbell. ride home with Haragan</p> <p>11:x: fine clear morn: at Brackens: chore write letters to Dufferin post to Church at night with w.c. to Caledon East see Bear: walk home:</p> <p>12: cloudy mild rain: at Brackens: chore help george &amp; w.c. fix fence on Big hill, static fence. 5th line:chore clean gip. cut hoops.</p> <p>13: fine morn: at Brackens: finish fence up at pond at noon: help george &amp; w.c. fix fence at 4th line: w.c. &amp; I to Campbells for ashes fence at 4th line till night.</p> <p>14: fine cloudy cool: at Brackens: chore dig trench for cedar trees: to plowing match with george at old Jack Watsons or Robsons: chore to Haragans at night with maria &amp; the Boys:</p> <p>15: cloudy mild: at Brackens: help w.c. to get cedars &amp; plant them. Haul Brush out of Orchard chore.</p> <p>16: cloudy mild: at Brackens: pick stones at meadow: fix fence up lane on hill. to Caledon East at night with George Bracken w.c. Joe McCaffrey Jim &amp; Dan Haragan to hear J.L. Hughes speech home at 130</p> <p>17: Clody very stormy cold: at Brackens: fix fence around lane hill fix hill went to palygrave James Haragan &amp; with Kate in Buggy to practice at Blanchards Liz up home with us.</p> <p>18: fine cloudy rain: cool at home: sleep wash, see Doll &amp; colt: to town with Liz &amp; J.S. Haragan home for tea: to palgrave church: Mr. Dinwoodie preach: to treacys chat to kate maloy &amp; miss Dwyer</p> <p>19: fine cool: at Brackens: to Caledon East for 2 tons salt. pick stones off meadow till tea then a whole crowd of us went to dig out foxes in Cherrys bush: but got none:</p> <p>20: fine mild: at Brackens: plow potato ground and pick stones off it:</p> <p>21: clear &amp; fine: at Brackens: roll potato ground: george &amp; I pick stones of meadow &amp; clean 16 bags of oats: J.S. Haragan &amp; I went to see polly &amp; H. Matson at might to Browns: home at 11</p> <p>23: clear &amp; fine: at Brackens: fix bottom old waggon. pick stones w.c &amp; I.</p> <p>24: fine cloudy cool: at Bracksons: help w.c. to sow 15 bags salt. fish after tea. got 11. chore. jim sweeney &amp; sister there:</p> <p>25: cloudy rain smiley: at Brackens: chore sleep dress. Henry &amp; Mrs Bracken here: To haragons chat</p> <p>26: clear hot rain: at Brackens: help george &amp; w.c. to sow 10 bags salt &amp; plaster: haul out manure cut potatoes got letter from Sarah george got it: Kate got fast in stall tonight:</p> <p>27: fine hot windy rain: at Brackens: haul out manure: cut seed potatoes 9 bags: spread manure</p> <p>28: fine clear: at Brackens: plow in potatoes millie &amp; Jim Cannon drop &amp; pull in manure.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1890</span></h3> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May</span></h3> <p>29: fine mild: at Brackens: to Caledon East with george had 7 lambs 1 turkey 1 gobbler &amp; posey cow to Carty: to station: fence till night at 4th line hill:-</p> <p>30: rain cloudy fine: at Brackens: chore oil waggon load up 16 Bags Barley. cut herbies &amp; willies hair: rip oak plank fix fence at 4th line fix gate see weasel:- :measure logs on 4th line:</p> <p>31: fine hot dry: at Brackens: to Boston: with 16 Bags Barley got 22 Bags chop: 8 Bags Bran</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">June</span></h3> <p>1:X: fine hot dry: at Brackens: chore: put gip &amp; Kate in 4th line hills: dress went to mass to silver with haragans: home for Dinner: Hugh Bracken's Boy here today:to see Dolls colt: home chore write letter to Sarah: to bed at 8:30</p> <p>2: fine clear hot: at Brackens: pull red root: help to clean 24 bags wheat &amp; load it. chore:-</p> <p>3: fine hot: rain cloudy thunder: at Brackens: pull red root. wash sheep. pull red root</p> <p>4: fine hot: cloudy rain &amp; thunder &amp; lightning: rain at night: at Brackens: pull down fence Build patent fence: at lane</p> <p>5: fine clear hot: Big rain afternoon: at Brackens: Build patent fence till noon: then drive home with gip &amp; Buggy. got all the rain: to Ballycroy: got shirt &amp; pant stuff: got 2 Bottles of B.B.B.&amp; 2 box pills from J. McClelland: to Palgrave. feed mare: drove to Henry Wilsons all nightBridges swept away</p> <p>6: fine mild: drive to Brackens: from Henry Wilsons: fix bridge at Barn &amp; finish patent fence on lane chore cool</p> <p>7: cloudy cool: at Brackens: haul Stones &amp; gravel on to lane hill: chore. to fish got none: cold night</p> <p>8:X: fine clear mild: at Brackens: put horses out in 4th line hills: to Alex Campbells with Walter Murdock with cow: henry &amp; William here today: Henry Wilson &amp; wife: Alex graham &amp; wife &amp; Mrs McCleish here: put the horses out tonight for the first time</p> <p>9: clear hot fine: at Brackens: plow lane &amp; shovel it in: shear sheep I shore 2 &amp; george 5: fix planks on wagon</p> <p>10: cloudy misley mild: at Brackens: help william fix Box for pigs: Shovel gravel for lane plaw up lane and scrape it in with hoe. chore:-</p> <p>11: cloudy hot misley heavy rain at tea time: at Brackens: plow turnip ground chink patent fence: plant cabbages: lift planks of Bridge</p> <p>12: fine clear warm: at Brackens: fix bridge at Barn: fix fences mow grass at home george at Orille fair left my watch to be cleaned</p> <p>13: cloudy misley hot: at Brackens: work on road on 4th line Dinner at McCleishs= Clean wheat 24 Bags: took 2 gips to Caledon East: gip took John A.</p> <p>14: cloudy misty warm: at Brackens: took 25 Bags oats to Boston for chop: W.C. took load of wheat I Brought plow home: left haragans wagon home: Will McMinn &amp; wife here tonight</p> <p>15:X: fine clear warm: at Brackens: chore: dress: to Caledon East: Kirk: to glassfords tea. to church at night with Martha: chat to Bob walk home: McMinn Broke Buggy &amp; I helped him to fix up</p> <p>16: fine very hot: at Brackens: Start to plow 4th line hills. very hot day: George went Bolton got Shares &amp; turnip drill</p> <p>17: clear very hot: at Brackens: plow in 4th line hills: thunder shower north: Walter {cut off} my watch home today</p> <p>18: fine mild cool: at Brackens: make drills for turnips: plow in 4th line hills w.c. went Band concert at night</p> <p>19: fine cool: at Brackens: plow in 4th line hills: Hector McCleish here today plowing: w.c. sow turnips in forenoon</p> <p>20: fine clear warm: at Brackens: finish plowing 4th line hills: haul gravel onto hill: make h{cut off} for wagon &amp; put it {cut off}</p> <p>21: fine warm: at Brackens: fix wagon: move manure in field haul out manure: clean 11. {page cut off} wheat. wash light wagon: took my shoes to Caledon East to Pettitt to get fixed home {"at"? page cut off}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1890</span></h3> <h3><span class="mw-headline">June</span></h3> <p>22:X: fine mild warm: at Brackens: chore. Sleep: george &amp; I went to see grays colts: write letter to Dan Campbell. 1 to maggie: &amp; news to Dufferin post to Bed at 12.:-</p> <p>23: fine clear very hot: at Brackens: work on road 5th line my team: got rot gut sick at night</p> <p>24: fine very hot: at Brackens: haul out manure george fill for me: W.C. on road. to haragans at night chat home 10:00</p> <p>25: fine clear hot: at Brackens: haul out manure: load cedar logs put sheep in Orchard</p> <p>26: fine mild clear: at Brackens: haul out manure: haul 9 cedar poles out of swamp with Kate george took Maria patterson home today</p> <p>27: fine clear hot: at Brackens: haul out manure: tom sparrow: &amp; John Davis here at night I went to McCleishs chat: home: sleep in stable</p> <p>28: clear hot cloudy: at Brackens: haul out manure: hoe potatoes in garden: I went home tonight Gip &amp; buggy</p> <p>29:X: fine hot sultry: at home: put nelson to creek: to see Billy Bingham chat. see colts: then home: albert Little. Bob. Ferris. Mrs Warren: tom K ann there: I took Mrs Warren to Billy Mullens mothers to Coxs got. 3 Box's strawberries: home feed gip: lunch. got 2 shirts &amp; pants. drive to Brackens at 2 oclock moon light</p> <p>30: fine hot cloudy: at Brackens: hoe potatoes: in garden: spread manure: very hot day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">July</span></h3> <p>1: {"$2.00" scribbled below} cloudy misley rain mild: at Brackens: fix rings on harness: make double tree: empty chop to picnic at Scotts lake: home at 10:30 got $2.00 from george. spent 45cts:-</p> <p>2: cloudy rain mild: at Brackens: to McCleishs for scuffler scuffle potatoes &amp; mould them &amp; spread manure</p> <p>3: fine mild: at Brackens: spread manure: Start to plow fallow ugly job. to Caledon East at night. Kate &amp; Buggy {illegible}</p> <p>4: fine cool N. air: at Brackens: plowing: to Moffats garden party at night: home at 1 oclock good time</p> <p>5: fine clear warm: at Brackens: plowing fallow:</p> <p>6:X: fine cloudy rain at night: at Brackens: went to Stone church at 11. home Dinner read &amp; sleep: had tea: to haragans chat to Jim &amp; Jimmy Phillips rain:</p> <p>7: clear &amp; fine: at Brackens: plowing all day:</p> <p>8: clean hot rainstorm fine: at Brackens: grind sickle: plow: rake hay: put Down straw plow. finish plowing fallow: to Murdocks at night give walter 75cts for watch repair</p> <p>9: fine clear cool: at Brackens: mow fence corners: turn hay rake hay cock up till night</p> <p>10: clear fine warm: at Brackens: cock up hay rake &amp; cock up till night: got letter from Maggie by Dan {cut off}</p> <p>11: fine hot: at Brackens: haul in 2 loads hay: finish cocking in 4th line field rake and cock up in middle field till night:</p> <p>12: {"$1.00" inserted below} hot cloudy fine: at Brackens: turn hay: rake &amp; cock up till 6 oclock: then dress, went to Junction: on train to Caledon East. to garden party at Roadhouses. had a good time: home with w.c. &amp; george in Buggy at 11:30:</p> <p>13:X: fine hot: at Brackens: to Boston Kate &amp; Buggy get McHugh &amp; William</p> <p>14: clear very hot: at Brackens: haul in hay 48 loads: Francis Dan &amp; James Haragan &amp; team: Thomas Hanton &amp; Tom Horan &amp; team: Walter Murdock in mow: Bob Campbell &amp; an{cut off} : ralston at night</p> <p>15: fine hot: at Brackens: haul in hay 24 loads:</p> <p>16: fine hot dry: at Brackens: haul water put on paris green on potatoes to Haragan for scuffler: haul in hay 9 loads: george got new hay fork today: worked well</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1890</span></h3> <h3><span class="mw-headline">July</span></h3> <p>17: cloudy misley fine cool: at Brackens: george W.C. William went to haul 2 team haul in 15 loads hay: home scuffle turnips till night cool tonight:</p> <p>18: fine cool: at Brackens: finish scuffling turnips: thin &amp; hoe turnips till night W.C. &amp; I went to McCleishs for the double light harness tonight:.</p> <p>19: cloudy windy cold: at Brackens: to Alex Campbells: fork on 22 loads hay on stack for 4 loads I was sick in afternoon had chills:</p> <p>20:X: fine clear dry: at Brackens: chore sleep: took Dan Campbells smock home: to mark Ross chat: home tea: dress: to 4 line for Berries: alex mccleish &amp; I:-</p> <p>21: fine clear: at Brackens: finish weeding turnips:</p> <p>22: fine warm: at Brackens: to Haragans W.C. &amp; I fill manure: Madden {"there"? page cut off}</p> <p>23: fine S. wind: cloudy rain at night: at Brackens: harrow 4th line hills: help george to grind cradle Blade: and 2 sickles: wash in tub at night:</p> <p>24: misty cloudy Big rain: at Brackens: clean 20 Bags oats: fix reapers: pulverize:fix Br{cut off} {illegible above}</p> <p>25: cloudy mild rain: at Brackens: finish Bridge: put plaster on turnips: fix Barn roof {page cut off}</p> <p>26: fine clear mild: at Brackens: fix 5th line lane: fix roof. cut Jim Haragans Hair: {"a"? page cut off} {":18 {illegible}"? page cut off} cut road around fall wheat take out Binder and cut 2 rounds: around 18 acres</p> <p>27:X: fine hot clear: went up home Hector McCleish &amp; I: gip &amp; Kate in Buggy: got D{cut off} Lyness to cut my hair 15 cts: to palgrave Church Noble preach: to treacys got cig{page cut off} called at Taylors: then drive to Brackens: at 11.oclock: fine moonight night</p> <p>28: fine clear hot: at Brackens: cut fall wheat: W.C. shock: george cut Barley: Broke big wh(cut off}</p> <p>29: fine clear hot at Brackens: finish cutting fall wheat: cut some barley: swarth it with Binder</p> <p>30: fine cloudy rain: at Brackens: finish cutting Barley hoe turnips: grind sickles W.C. &amp; I {page cut off}</p> <p>31: cloudy fine mild: at Brackens: hoe turnips haul in 5 loads Barley &amp; 6 of wheat {page cut off}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Aug</span></h3> <p>1: clear very hot: at Brackens: haul in 9 loads wheat &amp; 7 of Barley use rack lifters: Ja{cut off} &amp; Maggie Mcdonald in m{cut off}</p> <p>2: fine very hot: at Brackens: haul in 16 loads wheat rake barley stubble haul in rakings</p> <p>3:X: clear very hot rain at night: at Brackens: chore: W.C. &amp; I took Hardy cow to Bull alex Campbells: up to pond wash: to haragans chat to Jim &amp; Francis: Harvey Taylor chore: Bracken</p> <p>4: clear hot showry: at Brackens: rake fall wheat stubble: hoe turnips chore: rain</p> <p>5: cloudy rain fine: at Brackens: hoe turnips: fix {canvass?}: hoe turnips: pulverize fallow a{page cut off} tea</p> <p>6: fine clear warm: at Brackens: pulverize fallow: haul in 1 load fall wheat {illegible} Henry went to Raywash today:</p> <p>7: fine hot: at Brackens: harrow fallow: rig plow start to plow Barley ground:</p> <p>8: clear warm: at Brackens: plow till noon: rig fence on Big hill: start to cut S. wheat cra{page cut off} Big hill</p> <p>9: fine mild: at Brackens: cut &amp; Bind 12 acres spring wheat &amp; shock it up: cool tonight:</p> <p>10:X: cloudy cold misley rain: at Brackens: chore: W.C. &amp; I to Cherrys Bush get thimble Berries sleep in feed room. chore: rain at night:</p> <p>11: fine cold N. air: at Brackens: drive Binder cut 12 acres oats: move Binder down to Bar{page cut off} at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1890</span></h3> <h3><span class="mw-headline">August</span></h3> <p>12: fine very hot: at Brackens: reap spring wheat at 5th line 8 acres &amp; start in upper field:</p> <p>13: fine clear mild: at Brackens: carry 9 pigs in Basket cut wheat finish reaping tonight:</p> <p>14: fine mild: at Brackens: cradle side hill finish cutting at noon: W.C. went to watty to Bind oats afternoon: george &amp; Johnnie went to Orangeville fair: I fixed fence at turnips: at Cherry got Berries: chan to Hector</p> <p>15: fine cool: at Brackens: put in Binder: clean 4 Bags Barley unload Barley rakings. hang gate: plow</p> <p>16: fine mild: at Brackens: haul in 8 loads spring wheat:-</p> <p>17:X: cloudy misley cool &amp; clear: at Brackens: chore sleep write letter to maggie &amp; 1 to Dufferin post: to Haragans chat:</p> <p>18: fine hot: at Brackens: fix shocks of wheat fix hill: haul in wheat: to Caledon East at night Billy Haines &amp; I post 2 letters 1. to Maggie &amp; 1 to Dufferin post:-</p> <p>19: cloudy misley rain: at Brackens: haul in spring wheat: clean 20 Bags oats: to Haragans {chat?}</p> <p>20: fine warm: at Brackens: sulky rake spring wheat stubble: plow: haul in wheat:</p> <p>21: cloudy rain cool fine: at Brackens: finish hauling in spring wheat 2 loads: chore make stoneboat</p> <p>22: fine cool clear: at Brackens: help to put Box on wagon &amp; load 18 Bags oats for chop george went to Boston I started to plow in 4 line clover field:-</p> <p>23: fine cool: at Brackens: plow in clover field till tea: haul in 4 loads of oats:-</p> <p>24:X: fine clear: at Brackens: chore: William Bracken W.C. &amp; I to Cherrys Berry patch to get thimble Berries: home for Dinner: I went to Sandy McCleishs for chat at night:</p> <p>25: cloudy mild rain: at Brackens: haul in oats &amp; S. wheat rakings finish hauling in today:</p> <p>26: cloudy misley misty: at Brackens: plow in 4th line clover field:-</p> <p>27: fine mild: at Brackens: plow in clover field: to Caledon East at night W.C. &amp; I in Buggy got shoes sewed: got factory for covers got 1 pulley 45 cts for lines: fine moonlight night:</p> <p>28: clear very hot: at Brackens: plow sod: make covers at noon: H. Bracken &amp; family here today</p> <p>29: cloudy misley cool: at Brackens: plow sod: walk up to Haragans with Francis for chat</p> <p>30: fine cool: at Brackens: finish plowing clover sod at 4th line today</p> <p>31•X• clear &amp; cool: at Brackens: chore: write 2 letters 1 to maggie &amp; 1 to Dufferin post. Ada Mcfarlane here tonight:</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sept</span></h3> <p>1: fine hot: at Brackens: harrow sod field: to Caledon East at night post 2 letters 1 to maggie &amp; 1 to Dufferin post:</p> <p>2: clear hot: at Brackens: pick stones: W.C. sow fall wheat: I marked out lands in fallow: plow till night: chat to J.S. in stable:-</p> <p>3: fine clear hot: at Brackens: plowing in fallow:-</p> <p>4: misty fogy clear hot rain at night: at Brackens: W.C. &amp; I at morrisons thrashing: in stack cut Bands: and fork peas: had a dance at night &amp; I sing:-</p> <p>5: clear &amp; hot: at Brackens: plowing in fallow:</p> <p>6: cloudy rain fine: at Brackens: put in mower &amp; reaper &amp; rakes: fix shed: finish fallow:</p> <p>7•X• cloudy clear very hot: at Brackens: chore sleep: alex McCleish &amp; I eat apples: to Haragans chat:Kate Chicago there:"</p> <p>8: cool cloudy: at Brackens: Harrow fallow clean wheat pick stones: Bob Hebdon thrashing: today</p> <p>9: cool cloudy: at Brackens: haul out seed. drill fallow field: to Hantons got 3 Bushels wheat finish sowing fall wheat today: Lil &amp; george to Taylors today:</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1890</span></h3> <h3><span class="mw-headline">September</span></h3> <p>10: fine clear hot: at Brackens: pick stones of 4th line hills:-</p> <p>11: misty misley rain: at Brackens: plow in 4th line hills:-</p> <p>12: cloudy mild hot: at Brackens: plow in 4th line hills:-</p> <p>13: fine cool: at Brackens: plow in 4th line hills: walk to Caledon East at night got Braces &amp; album 35cts pd</p> <p>14:X• fine hot: at Brackens: chore: to Haragans get hair cut I cut Dans &amp; Jims: William &amp; Henry Mrs Bracken &amp; Mrs Gormily here today: to haragans chat: J.G Scott. &amp; wife there:-</p> <p>15: fine mild: at Brackens: plow in 4th line hills: to Dans at night have game euchre:-</p> <p>16: fine mild cool: at Brackens: finish plowing 4th line hills: clean 7 Bags Barley &amp; 13 Bags {"oats"? page cut off} haul straw out on hill: to McDonalds party at night good time got home at 3:30:</p> <p>17: cloudy cool: at Brackens: gather wood in Bush &amp; haul it home: for thrashing:</p> <p>18: fine clear: at Brackens: help to load Barley &amp; oats for chop george went to Boston: W.C. at Haragans thrashing: I harrowed Barley ground: to thrashing afternoon help Jim at Bags:</p> <p>19: fine cloudy misley cool: at Brackens: W.C. &amp; I went to Boston Kate &amp; Buggy: help at floom</p> <p>20: cloudy cool: at Boston: at floom: haul gravel: till night: then drive home to georges very cold</p> <p>21•X• fine warm: at Brackens: chore: W.C. &amp; I to McCleishs for chat: to Cannons for tea to Caledon East to Church Mr. goodman preached. a Big crowd: walk home:-</p> <p>22: {"$1.00" jotted below} fine cool: at Brackens: harrow Barley ground: make Double tree: harrow 4th line hills: to Caledon East at night to tea meeting W.C. &amp; I. good time: Jones girls &amp; Charlie there</p> <p>23: clear cold: at Brackens: Start to plow fall wheat stubble: george &amp; I to haragans at night:-</p> <p>24: clear cool: at Brackens: plow: to Caledon East at night. W.C. george &amp; I walk to Bee Hive</p> <p>25: fine clear warm: at Brackens: plow: W.C. &amp; I. to Haragans at night play euchre:-</p> <p>26: cloudy misley: at Brackens: plow: clean out granery: chore george away to michigan</p> <p>27: cold cloudy: at Brackens: plow: went home at night gip &amp; Buggy:</p> <p>{"BURDOCK'S BLOOD BITTER" written in the margin}</p> <p>28•X• fine mild: at home: to Ballycroy got 1. bottle BBB from Jack: home tea write for post. to Church at Palgrave Mr mass preached: Mealy Faulkner &amp; Bob Ferris here today chat to Lizzie Lee after church: then drive to Brackens: at 11:30 will Coulter got ride to 3rd line with {cut off}</p> <p>29: fine warm: at Brackens: plow: to Caledon East at night: on gip post letter to post:</p> <p>30: clear &amp; hot: at Brackens: finish plowing fall wheat stubble: to McDonalds with Butter at night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Oct</span></h3> <p>1: clear hot dry: at Brackens: plowing in hill behind the Barn: to Bed at 7:30:</p> <p>2: clear hot: at Brackens: plowing in hill behind Barn: george come home tonight rain:</p> <p>3: cloudy rain clear cool: at Brackens: fix old single harness: clean 21 Bags oats: plow afternoon</p> <p>4: clear fine warm: at Brackens: to McCleishs for 20 Bags: then to Boston took 19 Bags oats for chop: to see steam shovel: to Inglewood with 6 Brls flour to Graham 1 Brl flour &amp; 1 Bag hen feed to Jamieson: Big load home 39 Bags: Frank &amp; Jerry: w.c. to Brampton today on train:</p> <p>5:X: fine cloudy misley: at Brackens: chore: to Haragans chat to Harry Mason: home chore. John orr Little &amp; Alice here today &amp; Harry Taylor:-</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1890</span></h3> <h3><span class="mw-headline">October</span></h3> <p>6: cloudy rain: at Brackens: plow dig some potatoes plow: cut Hay down: cut pigs: empty chop &amp; Bran to Haragans at night W.C. and I play euchre rain tonight:-</p> <p>7: cloudy misty: at Brackens: plow in hill behind Barn: start middle sod field:-</p> <p>8: clear fine: at Brackens: plow sod george &amp; I. W.C. at alex Campbells thrashing: to Caledon East at night W.C. &amp; I gip &amp; Buggy: peet Ferguson &amp; I had a Big time with the Commercial travellers:</p> <p>9: fine clear: at Brackens: plowing sod: W.C. &amp; I:-</p> <p>10: cloudy misly cool: at Brackens: fix trap Door on stairs: put posts under straw crib: get 2 Bags potatoes: fix pond at creek: help watty at scaffold: fix trace fill tank at night:</p> <p>11: cloudy cool: at Brackens: Rayburn &amp; Hutcheson here thrashing I cut Bands: chore had wash:</p> <p>12•X• fine cool: at Brackens: chore: to Caledon East Church at night with Harry Mason: up 6th line with Bill Mason</p> <p>13: cloudy misley e. wind: at Brackens thrashing: I cut Bands finished today: Hutcheson Rayburn &amp; Jim Arbour:</p> <p>14: cloudy misley cool: at Brackens: fix fence: plow: clean out evetroughs: clean out root house: chore</p> <p>15: clear fine: at Brackens: pick apples:</p> <p>16: cloudy rain: at Brackens: dig potatoes: fix Harness: clean Barn floor: clean oats &amp; Barley 3 Bag{page cut off} chore</p> <p>17: cloudy misley: at Brackens: finish digging potatoes: pick apples: Jim Cannon &amp; I to Haragans for flour:</p> <p>18: cloudy cool: at Brackens: finish picking apples today: got letter from S.J. Mullen tonight:</p> <p>19•X• rain cloudy rain: at Brackens: chore: dress: to Dan Haragans with Harry Mason: to J. Hebdons Back to Dans had game: home chore:</p> <p>20: cloudy cool: at Brackens: plowing clover sod:-</p> <p>21: clear fine hot: at Brackens: plowing clover sod</p> <p>22: cloudy clear mild: at Brackens: plow clover sod: to McCleishs at night chat: Hector &amp; mary in city</p> <p>23: cloudy rain cold east storm: at Brackens: finish plowing clover sod: chore. W.C. &amp; I. to haragans at night chat. play euchre for Mary Cranston &amp; Susy Campbell: Jim &amp; I got the girls</p> <p>24: cloudy misty: at Brackens: start to plow sod hill Back of orchard:-</p> <p>25: cloudy cool: at Brackens: plowing sod hill got 2 Bags potatoes: to Caledon East at night W.C. &amp; I gip &amp; Buggy: I got a pair Boots at p.c. Campbells $175 on tick: Hector home with us in Buggy george mad:</p> <p>26X cloudy cool: at Brackens: chore: Jim came here last night at 11.oclock: Jim &amp; I went to Caledon East Presbyterian Church afternoon Jim drove home &amp; I walked Back to Brackens chore &amp; write letter to S.J. Mc{page cut off}</p> <p>27: cloudy cold squaly N. wind: at Brackens: plowing sod hill george got ram today:</p> <p>28: cloudy cold clear: at Brackens: haul in potatoes 79. Bags: clean 23 Bags oats: oil wagon load up chore, dress walk to Caledon East return Boots to Campbell: see Frank Burkholder: to Morrisons Dance all night home at 5 good time</p> <p>29: cloudy cool misley: at Brackens: plow sod hill george &amp; I: W.C. to Boston: William here tonight with team:</p> <p>30: cloudy squaly cold: at Brackens: finish plowing sod hill: pull &amp; top turnips get poles for turnip house: carry in planks into Barn: chore: george &amp; I to haragans at night I got hair cut: play 4 games euchre</p> <p>31: cold frosty clear: at Brackens: top carrots &amp; parsnips &amp; fix rig in Barn for turnips: pull &amp; top turnips W.C. &amp; I went to Hick tea party at night:</p> <p>=== Nov === {"25 cts" scribbled above in margin; $80 00/100 scribbled below in margin}</p> <p>1: cloudy snow rain: at Brackens: kill 1. pig. Start to plow in 4th line hills till noon: fix wagon Box: chore: dress: to Caledon East with W.C. in Buggy: on train to Palgrave: paid Henry Beatty $6000 got note: home in Buggy with Jim: got $8000 from george tonight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1890</span></h3> <h3><span class="mw-headline">November</span></h3> <p>2•X• cloudy snow all day: at home all day read sleep: to toms chat tea home at 8 oclock</p> <p>3: fine clear warm: to Palgrave in Buggy with Jim: to Caledon East on train: got Boots from wallace $4.75 paid $2.00 on them to Brackens at noon: put in carrots fill manure clean out stables cut georges hair:</p> <p>4: fine clear mild: at Brackens: haul in turnips clean out Box stall: put in cows chore</p> <p>5: fine mild S.W wind: at Brackens: fill manure: haul in 1 load of turnips with tops on george &amp; I to Dan Haragans at night play euchre</p> <p>6: fine warm: at Brackens: pull &amp; top turnips: Jim Cannon &amp; tupper perdue help us</p> <p>7: fine misty mild: at Carty's thrashing in snow: in Dans coming home chat very: Dark night rain:</p> <p>8: fine cool: at Carty's thrashing in snow: to Caledon East at night pay wallace $2.75 for Boots treat 20 cts: got ride to Brackens with W.C. chore:-</p> <p>9•X• rain cloudy cold: at Brackens: chore: Hugh Bracken here: Jas Haragan. Cassia &amp; annie Campbell here: to Haragans at night for chat:-</p> <p>10: ("Little Dan" in margin} cloudy cool: at Brackens: plow alone in 4th line Hills: Dans Kidd born today</p> <p>11: fine clear mild, at Brackens: plow in 4th line hills: george at Jim Haragans thrashing mag {illegible} {illegible}</p> <p>12: fine clear mild: at Brackens: Bury trees in garden: plow in 4th line hills to Dan Haragans at night Bury trees drink chat:</p> <p>13: fine mild: at Cherry's plowing Bee on Campbells farm: Hugh Allen Jenkins &amp; I to party at night in Colins House</p> <p>{"{Birchall?} {hung?} today" inserted in margin}</p> <p>14: fine mild at Brackens: finish plowing 4th line hills: plow turnip ground W.C. &amp; I:</p> <p>{"Boland got killed today with Jigger" inserted in margin}</p> <p>15: cloudy misty: at Brackens: move Shit house: plow turnip ground: walk to Caledon</p> <p>16•X• fine mild: at Brackens chore: dress: to Bolands see funeral: to Hantons chat to McDonalds chat: to Brackens: change clothes had tea: then to Haragans with W.C. play euchre: 4 Sweeneys there: home at 8:30 chore to Bed at 9.oclock:</p> <p>17: cloudy rain all day: at Brackens: chore carry Down 6 Bags oats: put down Straw and hay: Shake &amp; mend Bags: clean 52 Bags Barley: write letter to S.J. &amp; 1 to mail for Birchall Book:</p> <p>18: clear cool at Brackens: put Down garden fence: put in ten posts haul rails chore:-</p> <p>19: cold west wind cloudy: at Brackens: fix fence: finish plowing: cut of posts: water: horses chore</p> <p>20: cold squaly at Brackens: to Hantons thrashing in snow: home chore: help george to put in calves: dress: to McDonalds Hugh Allen:Jenkins: &amp; I to party no party: play euchre till: 11:30 walk home moonlight</p> <p>21: clear mild: at Brackens: Kill 3 pigs. clean out well: chore: to Haragans at night george Hugh Allen Jenkins &amp; I play euchre till 10. then home:-</p> <p>22: cloudy squaly snow: at Brackens: haul 2 load wood of 5th line: put new Box on wheelbarrow: feed cows: water horses: feed &amp; Bed horses:-</p> <p>23•X• clear cool: at Brackens: chore: to Haragans see Jim home chore: read &amp; sleep: george &amp; Jane to Taylors: W.C. &amp; I to Dans at night chat:</p> <p>24: cloudy mild: at Brackens: chore: put rack on wagon. george went to move alex Campbell: to Haragans look for saw set &amp; gage: home make gage put handle in hammer: file &amp; set cross cut saw: split wood chore:</p> <p>25: cloudy cool squaly: at Brackens: saw wood in Bush:</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1890</p> <p>November</p> <p>26: clear mild: at Brackens: Saw wood in Bush: at Murdocks Hill 2 pigs g{cut off} &amp; I: Saw wood in Bush till night: to Dans george &amp; I at night play euchre</p> <p>27: cloudy cold: at Brackens: saw wood in Bush: to Morrisons party at night Sam Caldwell there: and Miss Taylor had a fine time: till 3 oclock</p> <p>28: cloudy cool: at Brackens: split and pile wood in Bush c{cut off}: george to Boston gip &amp; Buggy</p> <p>29: cloudy mild: at Brackens: Saw wood in Bush: chore: left w.c. home Do{cut off} Buggy: to Caledon East: pay gus Sauderson $13 90/100: got 500 from w.c. home al{cut off}</p> <p>30.X. fine. cold at Brackens: chore read: george &amp; Lil went to McNieces funeral</p> <p>Dec 1: cloudy snow very cold: at Brackens: chore: grind axe: stuff work shop: fix chimney in house: Do all the chores: grind axe: to Haragans at night ask for plucking Bee.</p> <p>2: cold &amp; cloudy: at Brackens: chore: in Bush split &amp; pile wood: chore put {illegible and cut off} Box stall: took Mrs McDonald home to Caledon East: chore: Hugh &amp; george at Boston: Kill 24 geese today {in left margin}</p> <p>3: stormy snow all day: at Brackens: chore: Hugh went home: clean out feed {cut off} chore: got out sleigh: James Haragan here at night chat:</p> <p>4: cold squaly: at Brackens: chore: help Maggie McDonald to milk: chore: george &amp; Jane &amp; Sarah Ann Haragan to Brampton with geese:</p> <p>5: fine cold: to Archy Fergusons thrashing work in mow: at morrisons Dance: night</p> <p>6: misty cloudy mild: at Fergusons: thrashing in mow: finished:</p> <p>7.X. cold frosty: at Brackens: chore read: to Haragans: at night chat: John T. Scott &amp; {cut off} John McCabe: James and Annie Keenan: sing songs &amp; tell stories:</p> <p>8: cloudy milder: at Brackens: to Boston for chop shorts &amp; Bran in sleigh Je{cut off}</p> <p>9: fine mild at Brackens: file Saw: fix door: chore, george got John Alexander Bracken</p> <p>10: fine mild: at Brackens: help John Alex &amp; george to fix Bridge in Bush saw wood noon: pack my clothes in trunk: settle up with george in full: george to my t{cut off} to Station Caledon East: Back to Brackens all night w.c. there:</p> <p>11: cloudy mild, snow storm at night: went to Orangeville fair with Jim Haragan cutter: got watch fixed (free), got new overcoat $725: 3 Shirts &amp; 1 collar $275: home with Jim {cut off}</p> <p>12: fine cold: walk to Caledon East from Haragans: on train to palgrave: home with Jim &amp; ann in sleigh: to palgrave at night to church Jim maggie &amp; I at C{cut off} (all {cut off}</p> <p>13: cloudy cool: to Station with will Coulter: to Cardwell Junction on train wait for train till 2 oclock: to Toronto &amp;105, got new watch at 112 yonge $550 Back to palgrave at night home in cutter with Jim</p> <p>14.X. fine mild: at home: at toms for Dinner: home Bob ferris here: to palgrave Church at night maggie &amp; I in Buggy: Noble preach: will Coulter &amp; I in Bradleys c{cut off} walk home</p> <p>15: cool mild: to home: chore: to Binghams help to Kill pigs: Billy &amp; I walk to palgrave to Church: and walk home again:</p> <p>next Book</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d134bab4e2447f2f0d0de3b781de19bf.pdf 22eecca9896e13033b5d195cb05a00ba PDF Text Text (V ? / O / u i t /id- O arro/l ����\ n , ~ / \ /y \ �/ 1m V - ��Diary o f Jacob Case Interesting Record o f Observations, Given In Homely Language, Deals With Customs and People He Knew As He Made Note o f Things Nearly Century Ago B y H . forlo M iller/* / / F ew records o f th e pioneer days of this country a re of m ore in terest to h isto rian s th a n those m o st per* sonal of all records, th e diaries of individuals. I n th em is found a w ealth of social d a ta w hich is n o t to be obtained fro m a n y of the m ore im personal sources, su ch a s new spapers, im p o rta n t th o u g h th e la tte r a re in re co n stru ctin g th e life of a period. W estern O n tario is p a rtic u la rly fo rtu n a te in th e n u m b er o f d iaries of its pioneers th a t have been p re ­ served. W ith in re c e n t y e a rs th e diaries of R ev. W illiam P roudfoot, the pioneer P re sb y te ria n cleric in London, an d of H e n ry C. R . B echer, one o f L ondon's e a rly law yers, have ap p eared in p rin te d form in the P a p e rs an d R ecords of th e O n­ tario H isto rical Society. I n addition to these, a n u m b er of o th e r local diaries h av e been copied, th ro u g h th e efforts of D r. E dw in S eaborn, vice-president o f th e L ondon an d M iddlesex H isto rical Society. D r. Seaborn h a s d istrib u ted th e se copies ^im ong severed provincial lib ra rie s ivnd archives, including th e P u b lic Archives o f C anada, a t O ttaw a. One o f th e la te s t o f D r. S eab o rn ’s local “finds” is th e d ia ry o f Jac o b Case, a n early s e ttle r in th e H a m il­ ton d istric t. T h e o rig in al o f th e diary is in th e possession o f Ja m e s A. Reed, o f L am beth, a n d one of th e copies h a s been p resen ted by D r. Seaborn to th e lib ra ry o f th e U niversity of W e ste rn O ntario. T he first p a r t o f th e C ase d iary , covering th e period fro m S ep ­ tem ber. 1837, to J a n u a ry , 1847, is. in reality, a ledger, w hile th e second p art, M arch, 1851, to F e b ru a ry , 1860, is th e d iary proper. T h e ledger is a valuable h isto ric a l record, by reason of th e in fo rm atio n contained in reg ard to prices o f com m odities. In 1837. fo r in stan ce, w h e a t sold a t nine shillings ($1.80) p e r bushel, and eight y ears la te r th e price w as down to $1. Jac o b Case, like m an y o f o u r pioneers, h ad n o t been able to avail him self o f th e privileges o f a th o r­ ough education, consequently h is 1 David, were “a t th e trainen.” gram m ar and his spelling are fre­ D uring this period the old G reat quently a t fault. He apparently W estern R ailroad line w as in the was quite aw are of this failing, for a m arginal note on a page of the course of being laid, from H am ilton diary reads: ‘Reder you m ust not to London, and M r. Case from tim e look a t speling. I du it as well as to tim e records having delivered I can.” Incidentally, this notation loads of gravel to the contractor to settles, in Jacob Case’s case, be used for ballast. the time-honored question about On A ugust 1, 1851, M r. Case in ­ diaries: Did the w riter intend s us th a t he had reached his others to read his personal record? form 61st birthday, and also notes his The Case diary is one of those m ethod of celebrating his arrival chatty, inform al records th a t de­ a t a n age w hen m ost m en of our light th e h e a rt of th e historian m odern age have retired from fortunate enough to uncover one. active life: “I w orked h a rd all Jacob got around quite a lot and day." attended m ost of the social func­ Some of th e social activities of tions in his neighborhood. On the ’50s are touched on in th e fol­ M arch 27, 1851, “Rachel had a lowing extracts from th e Case quiltin’—g ar Is and boys played til diary: m idnight.” T h a t was p retty late, “A ugust 4 (1851)—M other and I but on M ay 24 of the sam e year w ent to Galt to see th e fire com­ "William and David w ent to pany w ork. The P resto n ingin was Dundas to pig shave, came home th e best. (Com petitions between 3 o’clock in th e m orning.” rival volunteer fire com panies were A feature of pioneer life w as the a n outstanding feature of pioneer annual m ilitia general train in g day, life in W estern O ntario.) “Ja n u a ry 1 (1853)—N ew Y ear’s when every able-bodied m ale be­ tw een certain specified years a t ­ Day. We a re all well. T h an k God. tended for the purpose of going This is dun in th e m orning. W e all through th e m anual of arm s, albeit tu ck dinner on a 14-lb tu rk ey the “arm s” in m any cases con­ C arlton gave us. S taid up til h a lf sisted of broom handles and u m ­ a fte r one.” The pioneers w ere a h a rd y lot, brellas. On Ju n e 28, then, we find th a t our friends, W illiam and as w itness this account of a bap­ tis m a l se rv ic e h eld in th e la te w in te r: “M a rc h 6 (1853)—M o th e r a n d I to U ncle S m ith ’s. W e n t to m e e tin ’ —th e m o s t people I e v e r see. T h ey w a s sev e n people d ip p ed t h a t day. Cold t h a t day. “A p ril 4 (1853)—I a n d D . C ase w e n t to H a m ilto n to see th e S u s­ p en sio n B rid g e a n d o th e r w o rk s of th e r a le ro a d .” T h e Q u ee n 's B irth d a y (M ay 24) w as, o f co u rse, o n e o f th e g re a t d ay s o f th e y e a r : "M ay 24 (1853)— I to D u n d a s to s ilib r a te th e Q u een —G od b less h e r.” T h e te m p e ra n c e m o v e m e n t w as b eco m in g s tr o n g in th e p ro v in ce in th e m id -fifties a n d M r. C ase h a d jo in ed th e lo cal b ra n c h o f th e S ons lo f T e m p e ra n c e . F r o m th e fo llo w ­ in g c ry p tic e n tr y in h is d ia ry , i t a p p e a rs t h a t h e h a d y ield ed to te m p ta tio n : “J u n e 25 (1853)—I h a d a c a se w ith th e S o n s o f T e m ­ p e ra n c e . I w in th e s u it. I w ill n o t v ila te th e p le d g e a g a in .” T h e P ro v in c ia l E x h ib itio n w as h eld in H a m ilto n in 1853: “O c to b e r 3-4 (1853)—I a m g o in g to H a m ilto n to P e rv in c h e l S how . T h is a f t e r ­ n o o n I a m g o in g a s f a r a s D . C ase's. I a m a g o in g to s t a y till i t is o v e r . . . I b o u g h t a b a d g e fo r 5 s h illin g s c u rre n c y —* H a m ilto n 1853, M em b er’s B a d g e — w h ic h a d ­ m its m e in th e S h o w w h ile i t la s ts . I s a w th e b e s t s to c k I e v e r see. T h e p lo w in g m a tc h a n d th e h o rs e tr a d e 1—tw o p o p u la r a m u s e m e n ts o f th e d a y : “O c to b e r 21 (1853)—T h e r w as a p lo w in g m a tc h a t m y pi" I I te a m s t h a t p low ed. I w e n . H e n ry B a b o c k ’s a n d tu c k su p p t. T h is w a s th e firs t p lo w in g m a tc h e v e r in B e v e rly (T o w n sh ip ). “F e b r u a r y 7 (1854) — I tr a d e d h o rse s w ith C a rlto n e v e n —a s o rre l co lt fo r a re d ro n e h o rs e 5 y e a r old. A good y o u n g h o rs e . A ll well. P o litic a l lo y altie s w e re s tr o n g in th e '50s: “S e p te m b e r 19 (1854)—1 s a w th e R ev . R o b e rt S p en ce—h e is a g a n e to o ffe r fo r P a rle m e n t. I p ro m ised h im to d u a il I w a s a b le to d u fo r h im . I a m p ro u d to w o rk fo r so good a m a n . I t r u s t I w ill succeed. “O c to b e r 15 (1854) — S p e n c e g ain ed h is ele c tio n by 337 o f a m a ­ jo rity . S p en ce fo re v e r f o r m e.” A nd finally, a fo rm o f e n te r ta in ­ m e n t t h a t s till r e ta in s i t s o ld -tim e p o p u la rity : “F e b r u a r y 28 (I860)— I to D. C ase’s a n d to W a te rd o n . S aw som e m en flte—o n e m a n g o t h is e a r b it off.” �THE M g DIARY V7ritten by1837 Jaoob Case _#1__ S e p t. 18 D. C a m b ell D e t 'r to 170 f t . o f 2 by 3 S c a n tlo n a t 8 / 0 -1 3 -7 20 7 . Coohner To 210 f e e t o f 0.12.7 30 f e e t o f oke a t 1 0 / 0 . 3.0 29 D. C a m b e ll Defer. t o 12 p i e c e s 20 f e e t lo n g 2 by 7 to 3 " 34- b y 7 2 0 f t . lo n g J . D en en t Defer. . t o 300 f e e t o f 2 in c h P la n k a t 1 2 / t o 500 " o f ro o f in g 1 .1 6 .0 1# 0 .0 29 H. B e n e t D e tr . to 600 f e e t o f 1& b o a rd s a t 1 2 / .„ 0 3 *x ' 30 M r. Lamby & S o n s . , D e tr. to 224 f e e t o f in c h a t 6 / t o 231 " o f S id in g a t 6 /_______________ . .©£ ^ ‘iV o 0 ,J - O c t. 7 P . C o ch n er, D e tr . t o 2 b u s h e l o f w h e at a t 9 / n 14 u* " J , S p e n o e r, D e tr . to 114 f e e t o f R u fin g a t 4 / 285 " " l£ a t 9 / 44 " oke a t 10 / 0 . 4=* 1 . 5* 29 10 0 . 3. �The 1837 O c t. Geo. Rymal D e tr . to 800 f e e t o f s i d i n g a t 6 / to 200 f e e t o f r u f i n g a t 4 / 14 4 th 5 1 3 th 1 6 th 1 7 th 1 7 th 1 8 th 1 9 th 2 0 th et)A Diary - - - | - - - #2 2 . 8 .0 0 . 8 .0 James S m ith D e tr . to 1100 f e e t o f J o io e & R a f t e r s a t 7 / 3 . 17. 0 Win. B inby to 140 f e e t o f f l o o r i n g a t 1 2 / to 44 " o f 2 in o h p la n k a t 12 / 0. 17. 0 0. 5. 4 Mr. Lamby & Sons to 500 f e e t o f S id in g a t 6 / to 150 " o f in o h a t 7/ 1 . 10. 0 10. 6 Jam es M a rk le , D e tr . to 400 f e e t o f in c h a t 7 / to 50 " o f S o a n tlo n a t 6 / 1. 8. 0 0. 3. 0 B u iio k 52 f e e t o f i i b o a rd s a t 8 / 440 " o f S o a n tlo n a t 6 / 0. 4 . 2 1 .9 . 0 G eorge Rymal to 300 f e e t o f in o h a t 6 / t o 300 " S id in g a t 6 / to 150 f e e t r u f i n g a t 4 / 0 . 18. 0 0 . 18. 0 0. 6. 0 J. to to to S p e n c e r, D e tr . 53 f e e t o f oke S o a n tlo n a t 1 0 / 66 f e e t of in o h oke b o a r d s a t 8) 200 " o f S o a n tlo n a t 6 / 0 . 5. 10 0. 5. 4 0 . 12. 0 John B in k le y D e tr . to 1508 f e e t o f 2 in o h p la n k a t 1 2 / 9. 1. 0 Geo. Rymal D e tr . to 210 f e e t in c h a t &/ to 150 s i d i n g a t 6 / 0 .1 5 . 0 �C /Ltc The Rswd D ia ry 1837 Nov. 7 George Rymal D e tr . to 300 f e e t o f in c h b o a rd s a t 7 / 1 . 1. 0 7 Mr. B u lic k 7 John W alker 40 f e e t o f bassw ood a t 1 6 / 24 f e e t o f p in e in c h b o a rd s a t 7/ 0 . 6. 5 7 John F r e d e r i c k - 53 f e e t o f in o h a t 6 / 0. 3. 2 3 J .B . E m it 5. 0. 0 6 11 9 733 f e e t o f R a f t e r s a t 6 / #3 . 2500 f t . o f R u fin g a t 4 / John C ochner 600 f t . o f r u f i n g a t ft b u s h e l o f w heat a t 4/ 8/ Mr. B u lic k D e tr . to - 1525 f e e t o f S id in g a t 6 / 2. 4. 0 0 . 2. 0 1* 4 . 0 0 .1 6 . 0 4 .1 1 . 6 9 Mr. Doge to 660 f e e t o f S c a n tlo n a t 6 / 600 f e e t o f R u fin g a t 4 / 9 F . C ochner 9 M r. Damby - & S o n s. 108 f e e t o f in c h to Saw ing s m a ll lo g a t 4 / 0 .1 4 . 6 0. 4. 0 16 th Mr. B u lic k D e tr . to 2435 f e e t o f in c h a t 7 / to 324 " o f S id in tt a t 6 / 9 .1 8 . 5 1 .1 9 . 6 1 5 th D e tr | Mr. V a le n s 131 f e e t o f l £ b o a rd s a t 1 2 / to 556 f e e t o f S id in g a t 6 / 0 . 15. 8 1 .1 3 . 4 1 6 th Mr. P e t e r s -■ 200 f t . o f 2 in c h p la n k in g 1. 4. 0 1 6 th J . Colman - 900 f t . in o h 4. 1. 0 1 6 th H. K ing 1000 f t . L a th a t 4 / - t o 800 f t . o f R u fin g . . 1 12 2 . 0 0. 0 �CtL&Z The EseSfc D ia ry 1837 Nov. 17 Mr. Damby & Sons 50 f t . D ry in o h 0. 4. 0 17 H. Wabns of l£ a t 12/ 0 .1 2 . 4 19 Mr. B u lio k - 42 f e e t o f S id in g a t 6 / 19 Wm. Han - 1®5 f e e t o f oke 21 H. V a le n s - 720 f t . 21 M r. B u lio k - 493 f t . 24 Wm. M cK inley 24 Mr. B u lio k to 304 f t . o f s i d i n g a t 6 / to 1011 f t . o f 2 in c h p la n k a t 1 2 / to saw in g 2 oke lo g s 6. 1. 4 0. 8. 0 27 B. S p e n o e r - 545 f t . 1 .1 9 . 0 22 nd H. M i l l e r - 400 f t . Deo. 3 4 5 #4 104 f t . 0. 2. 8 1 .0 . 0 o f S c a n tlo n a t 6 / 2. 3. 3 o f S id i n g a t 6 / 1 .1 0 . 0 - 818 f t . o f in o h a t 6 / of £ s tu f f a t 6/ o f la th a t 4 / J . Spencer t o t h e h a l f o f a l o t o f lu m b er M r. B u lio k to 150 f e e t o f in o h p la n k a t 1 2 / to 404 f e e t o f 2 in o h p la n k a t 1 2 / t o 156 f e e t o f 2 in o h oke a t 1 6 / 2. 9. 0 0 .1 6 . 0 5. 7. 4 3 .6 .6 1. 6. 4 0. 2. 0 1 1 th L . A s h a lin - 12 f t . 1 2 th 800 f t . o f in o h a t 7 / (M r, B u lio k ) 2 .1 6 . 0 M r. B u lio k 43 f t . o f 1% B o ard s a t 1 2 / 76 " o f S o a n tlo n a t 6 / 0. 5. 4 0. 4. 6 Wm. M cK inley to 7 5 fe e t o f in o h a t 7 / to 74 " o f l'j- b o a r d s a t 1 2 / 0 . 5. 9 0. 9. 0 1 3 th 14 t h o f 2 in c h oke a t 1 6 / �CcL^C The B w rt D ia r y 1837 Dec. 14 th 14 t h - - D e tr. Mr. John B in k le y to 400 f e e t o f in o h a t 7 / to 150 " o f 1^ b o a rd s a t 8 / 1 . 0 . 8. 0 1 2 .0 D e tr . D r. H am ilto n to 400 f e e t o f R u fin g a t 4 / It to 400 " " " 1 . 1 2 .0 2. 2 .7 of la th a t 4/ 1 . 1 6 .0 - H. V ale n s 2 0 th - J a s . D uncan - 900 " 2 0 th - J . Coleman D e tr . to 400 f t . in c h a t 7 / to 100 " R u fin g a t 4 / to 72 " S o a n tlo n 26 - 608 f t . o f in o h a t 7 / 1 8 th 23cL #5 0 . 0 . 0 . 8 .0 4 .0 4 .6 Mr. P e t e r s D e tr (P a id ) to 153 f e e t o f 2 in c h bassw ood a t 1 6 / 1. 4 .6 Mr. B u lio k - 55 f t . o f in c h oke a t 4 / 0. 4 .5 . 4 .6 1837 Jan. - R o b t. W atts - due me on s e t t l e m e n t 6. 1838 Jan . - S e t t le m e n t made b etw e en Wm. Shannon and G eorge Rym al, due (York) 5. 4 . 0 M r. M urry o f Dundas lu m b er to b e p a id i n a m onth 1 .1 8 . 0 A n is C arso n D e tr . to 56 f t . o f S e a n tlo n a t 6 / to 8 b u s h e l o f o a t s a t 3 / to 2 b u s h e l o f w heat a t 4 / to 400 o f hay a t 4 / to 1 S te a d 0. 3. 1. 4. 0 .1 6 . 0 .1 6 . Peb. 1 3 th M r. P e t e r s D e tr . 169 f e e t o f 2 in o h bassw ood p la n k 1. 7. 2 22nd J o s . M organ - 600 f t . 0 .1 5 . 0 Jan 3d. 2 0 th - o f R u fin g a t 5 / 4 0 0 0 2. 0 . 0 �C&-&e The Seed D ia ry 1857_____________________________________________ FebT ' 28 Jo s eph Morgan D e tr . to 500 f e e t o f in c h a t 7 / #6 1 .1 5 .0 27 M r. ^ e t e r s - 263 f t . March 23 VTm. M cK inley - 125 f e e t o f 1-J- a t 1 2 / 0 .1 5 .0 A p r il 13 M r. ^ e t e r s - 100 f t . 0 .1 6 .0 Aug. 10 1841 Due John B in k le y (^ o rk ) t o be p a id i n Lumber. 1842 Oct. 1 7 th Mr# IVells D e tr . to &§■ b u s h e l o f t u r n i p s a t 1 7 th A. R eev es - 1 lo a d o f wood 1 9 th A. K erby D e tr . to D raw ing 36 b u s h e l o f w h e at from B r a n tf o r d a t 10^ p e r b u s h e l to 3539 l b . o f w h eat a t 10^ ( p a id ) 2 0 th 2 4 th 27 7 .1 1 .1 0 l / 6 (p d .) 0. 8. 3 0. 6. 0 ( E . McDonnal D e tr . ( to one lo a d o f wood ( ( to 8 b u s h e l o f t u r n i p s a t l / 6 $ 1 0 .2 5 o • 27 o f bassw ood • O 26 o f bassw ood 0 .1 2 . 0 E.M . D onnal D e tr . t o 1 lo a d o f wood 0. 4. 0 D avid S hannon, D e tr. to 20 b u s h e l o f p o to a t 2/ 2. 0. 0 27 John M u rray - 25 b u s h e l o f p o to O c t. 27 Morr i s L u tz D e tr. To d raw ing b o i l e r t o Dundas 0. 8. 0 Nov. 2nd B en et F ra n k le n D e tr . to 2000 b r i c k to l-j- d ay s work w ith team a t 1 6 / 4. 0. 0 1. 4 . 0 a t 2/ 2 .1 0 . 0 �The freed D iary 1842 No t . r-7 Sd John Murry - 400 b r ic k s a t Drawing lo a d o f b r ic k s 0 . 16. 0 0. 8. 0 7 John Murray D e tr. to lO bushel o f tu r n ip s a t l / 6 0 . 15. 0 M orris l u t s to 1100 B rick 2. D etr. 4. 0 ii M orris Luts - 350 b r ic k a t 4 / •o H • O 7 11 Mr. B u gles D e tr . to 1 /2 b u sh el corn 0. 2. 0 Doc. M ichel to 1 lo a d o f wood 0. 6. 0 21 25 Deo. 1st D e tr . Doc. M ich el D e tr . t o 1 lo a d o f wood a t 6 / 0 . 12. 0 Joseph Lance to 1 lo a d o f wood Cash D e tr . • • OO oo « • <4*00 3d Doc. M ich el - 1 lo a d o f wood a t 4 / 0. 6. 0 6 th S e t t le d w ith Mary Case due me. 1. 5. 0 21 Mr. Sm ith (T a le r ) to 3 lo a d o f wood Jen. 3d J o s . Lance - t o Cash 4 Ym. M ille r - to ca sh o5 £ . HcBonnal 1 lo a d o f wood Cash (York) D e tr . 0. 18. 0 0 . 16. 0 (York) 4 0 / 2. 0. 0 0. 4. 0 0 . 16. 0 �(CVyc The Bewd D iary 3.848 12_ IM FJa n . 6 Jo sep h Lanoe to Cash 16 / D e tr 0 .1 6 .0 Feb. 28 Jo sep h Lanoe to Load o f S traw 0 . 6 .0 A p r il 6 Jo sep h Lanoe Cash _ ( y o r k ) $ 6 . 3 . 4 ,0 | A. B eeves Maroh Mr. N iokorshara D e tr . to C a lf s k i n Hind q u a r te r o f v e a l 0 . 8 .0 0 . 7 .8 Jo sep h Lanoe 15£ o f v e a l a t 5 d . 0 . 7. 0 A p ril 15 Cash fl6, J u ly 13 th Aug. 14 John Aug. 31st Wheat th r a s h e d 2 . 4 .0 John oommenoed work (m onth) tim e o u t ( p a id him $ 1 8 .) 1 0 .1 4 bus S e p t. Jo se p h Lanoe to o ash to sh eep s k in 4 / S e p t. 4 David Shannon D e tr . 37 l b , o f flo w e r to 14 b u s h e l o f w heat a t 4 / 9 th D e tr. 0. 9. 0 5 ,1 8 . 0 Wheat c le a n e d u p , 163 b u sh e l 1 6 th P a id to John E n g le h a r t f o r work 1 8 th John M urray, to lo a d o f b r io k to lo a d o f san d D e tr , Thoe. More t o lo a d o f hubs D e tr . 20 0 , 1 6 ,0 0 . 4 ,0 |)4 .0 0 1* 4 . 0 0 . 8 ,0 0, 4. 0 �C.£L&? 1843 O ot. End #9 Jo sep h Lanoe, to - c a s h 16/ D e tr. 0 . 16. 0 D e tr . A. P arm ent to 200 b r i c k to 4 b u s h e l o f t u r n i p s a t 2 / 0. 0. 24 A. A s h lin e to 6 b u s h e l o f t u r n i p s a t 2 / 0 . 12. 0 24 S e t t l e d w ith Mr. D ugles p a id him up to t h i s d a te . (Wm. Shannon) 24 T. M oris to 2 b u s h e l o f buokw heat a t 4 / to b u s h e l o f p e a s a t 4 / 0. 4. 0 0. 4. 0 E , McDonal to 100 l b s . 1 12 2nd Ho t . D e tr . o f B e e f a t 4d/ 4. 0 4. 0 . . 0 1 6 th R eeves -S hoem aker D e tr. 92 l b s . o f b e e f a t 3 d / 1 . 2. 6 Deo. 5 9 E . M cDonal. - 1 lo a d o f wood to 1 lo a d o f wood 0. 4 . 0 0. 4. 0 9 A. P arm en t D e tr . t o 3 b u s h e l o f p o to a t 0. 9. 6 9 Win. R eeves to 3 b u s h e l o f p o to a t 3 / to 414 l b s o f b e e f 0 . 9. 0 1. 0. 2 1 2 th Doo. M iohel - lo a d o f wood 0. 6. 0 1 4 th Doo. M io h el - lo a d o f wood 0. 6. 0 1 9 th T. D unkin D e tr . to lo a d o f ( i r n ) from Dundas 0. 4. 0 20 John M ury,- lo a d o f e tra w 0 .1 2 . 0 20 J o s . Lanoe - c a s h 0 .1 6 . 0 22nd E . MoDonal D e tr . to 9 l b . o f m uten a t 4 / 0. 3. 0 �C a iz The Reed D ia r y 1843 Deo. 22nd #10 T. M orris D e tr . 12£ l b . m uten a t 5 / 0 . 5. 0 26 E ; McDonal 1 lo a d o f wood 0. 4. 0 29 Wm. R eev es (sh oem ak er) t o o a sh 4/ 1844 Jan. 4 th C. MoDonal - 6 8 10 27 D e tr . D e tr . 0. 4. 0 1 lo a d o f wood • 0. 4. 0 Mr. M cK inley 305 f e e t o f stu ff at 8/ 3 05 " o f lum ber a t 6 / 1. 8. 0 1. 1. 0 Wm. M oK inley t o 264 f e e t o f lum ber a t 8 / t o 125 f e e t o f " 1 . 8. 0 0 . 7. 6 Wm. R e e v e s to 1-J- b u s h e l o f p o to 12 h e a d s o f o a b eg 0. 4. 6 0. 3. 0 at 3/ Wm. R eev es 60 l b . o f f lo w e r 0 . 13 . 0 9th C. McDonal t o 1 lo a d o f wood 0. 4. 0 10th D avid Shannon D e tr . t o 5 b u s h e l o f w heat a t 8 / 2. 0. 0 Feb. . (y o r k ) 8th Jo sep h Lance - c a s h 1 6 / 0 . 16 . 0 March 2nd John Mury - 1 lo a d o f str a w 0 . 16 . 0 11th Wm. R eeves - 1 b u s h e l o f t u r n i p s 3 " o f p oto 0. 2. 9. Feb. Andrew J on es - c a sh fo r ta x (York) 1 . 0 . 10 Mar oh 9 th o ash - 8/ 0 14 8 . 0 0 0 �Cax< The 1044 D ia r y March” 1 8 th - Jo sep h Lanoe to h a l f tu n of hay #11 D e tr . 1 . 1 2 .0 - C. MoDonal D e tr . to 2 lo a d o f wood 0. 28 - J o s . la n o e to 616 f e e t s i d i n g 1 . 1 7 .0 26 - D r. H am ilto n to h a l f tu n o f h ay 1. 1 2 .0 0. 8 .3 0. 5 .8 0. 6 .0 21 26 26 26 26 A p r il - J o s . Lanoe - 139 f t . o f s i d i n g a t 6/ - M r. S m ith ( t a l e r ) to 17 l b . o f v e a l a t 4 / - N ickersham to o a l f s k i n D e tr . & W illia m s D e t r . - A. R eeves 4 b u s h e l o f p o to a t 3 / 0 .1 2 . 0 - C. MoDonal D e tr . to 1 lo a d o f wood 0. 4. 0 3d - J a s . L ite fo o t 5 th - E . MoDonal D e tr . 2 lo a d o f wood a t 4 / 10th D e tr . (Y ork) 4 .0 p a id me $ 5 . on h i s n o te 0 . 8. 0 J . S p en ce r 200 f e e t o f 2 in c h p la n k 1. 0. 0 11th Wm. M cKinley - 585 in c h b o a r d s a t 6/ 1 .1 2 . 3 2nd Doc. H a m ilto n . D e tr . to h a l f t u n o f h ay 1 . 1 2 .0 Maroh 18th James Sm ith ( t a l e r ) to o ash 3 2 / y o r k . . . . D e tr 1 . 12.0 �C as? The S eed D ia ry 1844 May 5th 5 th 13 th T hos. M oris to c a s h 4 0 / D e tr . _ ( y o rk ) John M urry to Cash 4 0 / 2. 0 . 0 Jo sep h Lance Cash - 3 2 / 1 .1 2 . 0 D e tr. 1 4 th F . MoRoy to 17 ^ l b . of v e a l a t 5 23d F . MoRoy 24 l b . o f flo w e r 4 0 l b . o f flo w e r 2 5 th D avid Shannon - c a s h 4 2 / (y o rk ) o . o . Wm. M cKinley to o a sh o • • o 15 th 2. 0 . 0 D e tr . 1 3 th June 4 th #12. 2. 2. 0 F . M c llro y D e tr . to o a sh 24 / 2 lo a d o f wood a t 5 1. 4. 0 0 .1 0 . 0 L. to to to 0 . 5. 0 0 .1 6 . 0 Shannon D e tr . 1 lo a d o f wood d ra w in g b o a rd s 1 b u s h e l o f c o rn ( p d . ) o . o o D avid Shannon - 24 th F . M c llro y to 1 lo a d o f wood a t 5 / to h o l i n g p la n k 1 6 / f o r Huffman 0. 5. 0 0 .1 6 . 0 24th John S k e lle y lo a d o f wood to o ash 4 / 0 . 5. 0 0. 4. 0 J u ly 3d R o b e rt G la e lto n 3 lo a d o f wood a t o ld wagon D e tr. • 2 1st 0 .1 3 . 6 �CcUtKThe Reod D ia r y 1044 J u ly 16 th #13 F . M o llro y to 1 lo a d o f wood D e tr . 0. 5. 0 2 6 th 1 . Shannon - lo a d o f wood 0 . 5. 0 2 7 th P . M o llro y 13J- l b . m u tt In a t 6 / 0. 6. 9 Aug. 2nd 4 th 2nd P. to to to M o llro y D e tr . 1 s e t one h o r s e h a r n i s 1 b a y m are 1 d u b i l w a g g in (Y ork) S andy G ra n t 1 lo a d o f wood 6. 8. 0 16. 0 . 0 16. 0 . 0 0. 4. 0 P . M o llro y to 1 woodwork o f waggon 1 7 th P . M o llro y S h eav e s o f o a t s ( 62) 2 0 th 1 . S h annon t o 1 lo a d o f wood (Y ork) 4. 0. 0 0. 5. 0 24 th R o b t. H a z e lto n 1 l o a d o f wood D e tr. 31 Mr. S a lu r d s D e tr . 2 l o a d o f wood a t 4 / ( t o h i s man) 0. 8. 0 S e p t. 3d P . M o llro y one d a y s te a m in g 1. 0. 0 4 th P . M o llro y l / 2 d ay s w ork w i t h a team 0 .1 0 . 0 5 th Jo h n S k i l e y D e tr. t o 1 l o a d o f wood 0. 4. 0 14 t h P . M o llro y 1 lo a d o f lu m b er 0 .1 2 . 0 19 th Mr. S a lu r d s D e tr. to 6 'b u sh e l o f o a t s a t 2 / 0 12 0 . 4. 0 . . 0 �C ase The Re e d D ia r y 1844 Sept^ 2 4 th #14 Mr. G. l e v e n s D e tr . to 2 l o a d s o f wood a t 4 / 0 . 8. 0 S . G ra n t D e tr . to 1 b u sh e l o f P ease a t 4 / 0. 4. 0 S . Shannon D e tr . to 4 b u s h e l o f P e a s e a t 4 / 0 .1 6 . 0 L . Shannon D e tr . to 1 lo a d o f wood a t 5 / 0. 5. 0 M o ris L u ts D e tr t o 1 l o a d o f wood a t 5 / 0 . 5. 0 O o t. 1 st R o b t. G la s to n D e tr . t o 1 lo a d o f wood a t 4 / 0. 4. 0 1st Jo h n S k a le y D e tr . to 1 l o a d o f wood a t 4 / 0. 4. 0 F . M c llr o y , D e tr . to 100 l b . o f f lo w e r 0 .1 6 . 0 2 5 th 2 6 th 2 6 th 2 7 th 1st 4 th 5 th 1 1 th 1 1 th 1 1 th 1 4 th 1 6 th M o ris L u ts D e tr. to 2 pound o f b u t t e r a t 1 / to 5 b u s h e l o f p o t a t o e s a t 2 / to 23 l b . o f v e a l a t 5 0 . 2. 0 0 . 10. 0 0. 9. 0 Mr. S a lu r d s D e tr. t o 1 l o a d o f wood f o r S m ith 0. 4. 0 P . H uffm an D e tr . to 23 l b . o f v e a l a t 5 0. 9. 0 One o a l f s k i n t o Mr. S a lu r d to b e ta n n e d on s h a r e s (P a id ) Jo h n S k e le y t o Cash 1 1 / D e tr . R . H a s tlo n t o 1 lo a d o f wood D e tr . 0 . 1 1 .0 0. 4, 0 9 th 1 9 th F . L o e l, 1 lo a d o f wood 3 lo a d o f wood 0. 4. 0 0 .1 2 , 0 2 0 th Mr. S a lu rd s to 1 lo a d o f wood 0. 4. 0 D e tr . �1844 Oot. 2 0 th The Re ad D ia ry ________________________________________________________ #15 F or Howard - 1 lo a d o f wood 0. 4. 0 23d le v e n s - to a lo a d o f wood 0. 4. 0 2 4 th D. S i g l e r D e tr . to ^ a / 2 b u s h e l o f buckw heat 2 5 th 26 (3J-) b u s . D. Cofman D e tr . to 1 lo a d o f wood 0 .1 0 . 0 0. 4. 0 B. S p e n c e r to Cash $60. D e tr . 3 0 th F . l o a l - to one lo a d o f 3 0 th Mr. S w arth o se - 1 lo a d o f wood 0 .4 . 0 3 0 th I s a a c B urgy to 0 .4 , 0 Nov. 1st R. H a s e lto n - 1 lo a d o f wood 0 .4 . 0 1st Mr. Cofman t o 1 lo a d o f wood 0 . 4 .0 5 th M r. l e v e n s - 1 lo a d o f wood 0 . 4 .0 6 th John S m art - 1 lo a d o f wood 6 th John D ick - (P a id ) 15. 0. 0 wood 0 .4 . 0 1 lo a d o f wood ‘ 0. 4 .6 1 lo a d o f wood 0. 4 .6 7 th Mr. S a lu r d - l o a d o f wood f o r Frenchm en 0. 4 .6 8 th D u tch man 1 lo a d o f wood 0. 4. 6 1 1 th F . L o a ls B ro u g h -in -la w 7 th Sandy G ra n t - 2 b u s h e l o f 1 3 th F . L oal 1 3 th Mr. S w o rthose to 1 lo a d o f 1 6 th Mr. S a lu r d s 1 6 th John D ick - 1 lo a d o f wood 1 8 th Mr. L o a ls - b r o t h e r in law - 1 lo a d o f wood - 1 lo a d 0 . 4 .6 peas a t 4 / 0 . 8 .0 - 1 lo a d o f wood 0 . 4 .0 wood 0« - 1 lo a d f o r Frenohm en 0“ 0. 4 .0 �Ca*< The Rwwd D ia ry 1644 D ee. #1 6 1st J . S a ly e r s - 1 lo a d o f wood f o r Frenchman 0 . 4 . 6 le t 8 . B urgy - lo a d o f wood 0 .4 . 6 le t P, lo a l lo a d o f wood 0 .4 . 0 le t R. H a s e lto n 2 lo a d o f wood 0 .9 . 0 2nd M ori a L u te 1 lo a d o f wood by H, Rud 0 .6 . 0 2nd P . Hufrnan to 1 lo a d o f wood 0 .5 . 0 3d P . Hufrnan to 1 lo a d o f wood 0 .6 . 0 6 th John S m art - c a s h 4 / 0 .4 . 0 7 th F . Xo a l 0 .4 . 0 7 th G. Hokens to o a s h 4 0 / 2 .0 . 0 7 th Andrew Jo n e s 0 .2 . 0 7 th G. H oekens to 1 p a e r o f sh u e s 12 to 1 f o r to b ao o o 7 th 1 lo a d o f wood to cash 2 / Andrew Jo n es to 1 p a i r o f b u t s a t 24 0 .1 2 .0 0 . 1 .0 York 1 . 4 .0 7 th Mr. Cofman to 1 lo a d o f wood 0 . 4 .6 9 th U r. S m ith to 1 lo a d o f wood 0 .4 . 6 9 th J . S a ly e r s - 1 lo a d o f wood f o r Prenchm en 0 .4 . 6 10th R. S k e le y to 0 .4 . 0 10th U r. P e t e r s , to 19 l b . o f P ork 0 .6 . 0 1 1th F . L o al 0 .1 2 .0 1 2 th John Sm art 12 th P . Hufrnan 12th 1 lo a d o f wood s o ld f o r cash 0 . 7 .0 12th G. G len dening to c a s h 2 4 / to 1 lo a d o f wood 0 . 0 .0 0 . 6 .0 1 lo a d o f wood to :3 lo a d s o f wood to Gash f o r a z s h a rp to 1 lo a d o f wood 0 . 1 .0 0 . 6 .0 �Trjn Ca s < I>iar7 #17 ie>44 pee* 1 2 th John S m a rt 12;th John S k e le y t o 6 b u s h e l o f buocW heat 2 0 0 12 th 8 . K a s e lto n 0 ,9 , 0 14 th U r, O le n d e n im ; 14 th U r, P e t e r t o 1 lo&d o f wood 1Z l b , o f f lo w e r a t 0 ,4 . 0 0 ,2 , 8 lfeth U r, g & ly e rs 0 ,4 , 6 Ifctr. E l , C u to n l& tk B , K e le y gOth J n o , S k e le y t o 1 lo&d o f wood 0 ,4 . £ g is t U o r is L u ts t o 1 lo&d o f wood f o r Hod 0 .5 . 0 22d E l , C uton - 1 l o a d o f wood 0 .4 , 6 22d 0, to to to 5 ,2 * 0 0 .7 . 0 0 .7 . 0 g 4 th t o 1 lo a d o f wood f o r T in a ad t h 2 lo a d o f wood 1 l o a d o f wood ,, 0 ,5 , 0 f o r F re n c h a e n - lo a d o f wood 0 ,4 , 6 t o 1 l o a d o f wood 0 .4 . 6 t o 1 lo&d o f wood H ockens c& sh 4 2 / York 1 p a r o f sio&l s h o e s menden b u t s 7 / 0*4, 0 7/ Jo h n S m a rt t o 22 l b , o f b u ck w eh at f lo w e r a t 2 t o l l £ l b , p o rk a t 5 / t o 11 P o rk f o r P e t e r 4 .5 . 0 4 .5 , 0 24 th P e te r t o C ash 2 2 / t o o r d e r on K e s h le r York 4 .0 . 0 1 .0 . 0 24 th 7 , L o a l t o 1 lo a d o f wood 0 .4 . 6 28th v a v id Shannon t o 6^ b u s h e l w heat 2 6 th 0 , ^ le n d e n ln 20 th 2 0 th ffoehmaher U r, S m ith 20 th E l , C a tio n (P a id ) 1 lo a d o f wood 0 ,5 . 0 1 lo a d o f wood (P a id ) 1 lo a d o f wood 0 .4 . 6 - 1 lo a d o f wood 0 . 5. 0 0 .4 . 6 �Cn *< The He«4 D iary #18 1344 Deo. 3 0 th F . L o al 30 th Franoh man - 1 lo a d o f wood 0. 4, 6 30 th Mr* Oaoe to 62 lh * o f buckw heat flo w e r 1. 4. 6 30th S a lt - SlB t F* Burgy 3 1 st J* B urgy to 1 lo a d o f wood 0. 4. 6 1846 Jain 2nd 1 lo a d o f wood s o l d 0 . 6. 0 2nd M r. S w orthoso 2nd Mr. M urfa 1 lo a d o f wood 0. 4. 6 2nd M ori8 L u ts to 0 .1 0 . 0 Sd Mr. S m ith to 1 lo a d o f wood to 4 b u s h e l o f buokw heat 4 th Mr. C ase. 6th H. H u n lo to n 6 th 0 . d e n n in g 7th F . L o w ell 7 th E l . O u tto n 8th John Sm art 9th H. Hockens to oash t o 1 p e a s o f o o tto n 2 lo a d s o f wood o f Mr. S a y le re to 0. 8. 0 34 l b . 1 lo a d o f wood Cash 1 lo a d o f wood 6 b u s h e l o f p o to 0. 4. 6 0. 4. 6 0. 4. 6 0 .1 6 . 0 1 lo a d o f wood 1 lo a d o f wood 1 lo a d o f wood 1 lo a d o f wood 1 lo a d o f wood 0. 4. 6 0. 4. 6 0 . 5. 0 0. 4. 6 0. 4. 6 o • o • 02 to o a sh <$2. York $4. 0. 0 3. 6. 4 $ 7 . £• 6 6th S e t t l e d w ith i K. H a se lto n due him 9 th John Sm art 10 th French P e te r 1 1 lo u d o f wood 0. 9. 0 10th R, H an o ito n 0. 4. 0 1 lo a d o f wood f o r son lo ad o f s t r o y 0. 4. 6 �£ a IK The l i e # D ia ry #19 1845 Jan 10th L . Levans to 2 lo a d of wood 11th H a lf day work f o r L. Shannon 1 0 / 15th Cord wood s o ld f o r c a sh 9 / 13th D. S i g l e r 14 th John S k e ly to 20 l b . p o rk a t 6 / 14 t h R . H a s e lto n 1 5 th Mr. Case 16 th Mr. Buddrow o f G a lt. 1 6 th F re n c h man t o 1 lo a d o f wood 0 .4 . 6 1 8 th 0 . G le n n in g to 6 b u s h e l o f p o to to 1 lo a d o f wood 0 .1 2 ,0 0 . 5 .0 20 th John S k e le y t o 1 lo a d o f wood ( G a l t . ) 0 . 5 .0 21 R, H a s e lto n 3 s m a ll lo a d o f s tra w 0 .1 2 .0 22nd R . H a s e lto n 1 o o rd o f wood 0 . 9 .0 22nd Mr. S w o rth o se t o a s m a ll lo a d s tra w 0 . 2 .0 23d P e t e r Cuper 0 . 8 .0 23d 1 . Wick 3 /4 o f o o rd o f wood 0 . 6 .6 24 th John B urgy to 1 o o rd o f wood 4 b u s h e l o f buokw heat a t 4 / 0 . 9 .0 $ 2 . 0 .0 24 th R. H a s e lto n to a Buflow S k in §4. 25th to 1290 l b , o f hay a t $>8. p e r to n 27th E l . C u tto n 2 7 th 0. 9. 0 (P a id ) 5 b u s h e l o f buokw heat to o a s h 1 2 / 0 .4 . 6 (P d .) 1 lo a d o f wood 1 Cord o f wood R . H a s e lto n - oord o f wood 1 B r id e l b i t 1 s h i l l i n g f o r w aing hay 0 .1 0 . 0 $1. 4. 0 1 lo a d o f wood 1 lo a d o f wood 1. 0. 0 0 .5 . 0 4 .0 0 . 9 .0 1 . 5 .8 0 . 4 .0 0 . 1 .0 �CaAt The - ij _t D ia r y 1645 Jan. 2 8th I s a a c D ecker 29 th 6 . G len n lu g to 3 /4 cord o f wood 0 . 7 .6 Feb. 1st John S k e le y 1 cord o f wood (G a lt) 0 .1 0 .0 3d Mr. Shannon 1 d ays work w ith team 3d M r. d e b a te r 8 th •Mr. S k e le y Cash # 1 . *1. 13 th I s a a c -burgy 1 G rin d sto n e -?1. 3 .0 13 th I s a a c S a le r d s 1 3 th Mr. Case 2 b u sh e l o f buckwehat t o 103 l b . buckwHeat flo w e r 13th Mr. Jacob Latshaw buckw heat flo w e r 13th 2 1 . Cuton 14 th 5 . H a se lto n 15th Andrew Jones to 3£ l b . o f s a l t to Cash 17th French Cuper 17th Mr. Handerson 17th M oris L uts 18th G. C lea n in g 19th L. Vick to 1 lo a d o f wood 19th H. H a se lto n 19th U r. Case 19th Ur. Bodrov 25th B . H a selto n 5g b u sh e l o f o a ts a t 4 / 27th P aid P e te r Ooonal h ie work to 10 b u sh e l buckwheat 1 cord (P a id ) 1 g r in d s to n e 3 5 . 0 .0 #2. 1. $ 2 . 6 .6 1 . 0 .0 3 2 . 4 .4 52 l b . o f 1* 2*5* 0 . 4 .6 1 lo a d o f wood ta k in g fa m le y to Yonge 1 / 2 cord wood B a ln ce on wheat 6 b u s h e l o f p oto to l / 2 cord o f wood 0 .4 . 0 1 .0 . 0 0 .4 . 0 # 1 .2 . 6 1 .4 . 0 0 .5 . 0 0 .4 . 6 3 lo a d o f wood # 1 .5 . 6 2 .2 . 0 2 cord o f wood 1 card o f wood * 1 .3 0 1 .0 . 0 th e f a l l o f 1 .2 . 0 1 .3 . 0 �Cols? The R»g4 D ia ry 1845 Liar ah 4 th F eb. 2 8 th J£1 R . H a s e lto n 50 sh e a v e s o f o a ts . Andrew Jonea1 2 .0 .0 t o Cash 3 .0 .0 Mar oh 6 th S . Hufraan 4 th S . Huffm an 8 th E l . C u tto n l / 2 o o rd wood 0 .4 .6 20 th Mr. Sm ith 1 o o rd o f wood 1 .1 .0 20 th Mr. M urfe l / 2 o o rd 0 .4 .6 20 th S . G ra n t 26 th S . Hufman to 8 y a rd s o f s t r i p e d c o tto n a t l / 4 y o rk 7 y a r d s o f w h ite s h u r t i n g a t l / 8 ... on k n iv e s 2 / to 1 p a i r o f shues 2 .4 .0 to menden b u ts 0 .7 .0 " to 1 2 b u s h e l o f p e a s a t 4 / l / 2 o o rd wood 0 .8 .0 1 .2 .4 , 1 .1 .4 0 .2 .0 G a lt . 0 .5 .0 2 7 th John S k e le y to 2 7 th John S k e le y to L e th e r a t S a y le r s 6 .0 .0 27 th Mr. Budrow to l / 0 .5 .0 2 8 th R . H a s e lto n to l / 2 o o rd wood to ta k e n you and fa m le y to Guelph 0 .4 .6 3 .0 .0 Jan 1st March 2 8 th 1 . Shannon due me on s e tle m e n t C r. by a pound o f tee C r. by R a fle n f o r Huftnan 7 .3 .0 0 .6 .0 6 .0 .0 28 th D avid Shannon D e tr . to o ash p a id to H. Shannon 3 .0 .0 A p ril 7th John S k eley to l / 2 oord o f wood 0 .4 .6 9 th R . H a se lto n 9 th Wooh maker 12 th John Burge 2 c o rd wood 0 .4 .6 l / 2 oord wood " " " to l / 2 oord wood (Pd) 0 .5 .0 0 .4 .6 �The 1845 A p ril 1 1 th (?**•( D iary #22 Cr* to John Shannon f o r f an o rd e r on T. Colman f o r p l a s t e r 2. 5. 6 11th John Shannon to a ox ohane to 1 b u s h e l o f w heat 6m 0 1. 0. 0 1 2th E l . C uton 0. 4. 6 15 th D avid Shannon 12$- b u s h e l w heat 16th N. Hufman 15 th M oris L u ts 53 l b . o f o ld i r e n a t 2tf. 1. 0 6 2 5 th John B urge 1 r a k e 1/ 0.12.-$ 50 th R, H a s e lto n May 1st N, Hufman to Cash tf2. $2. 0 0 3d H. Hufman cash §5. 0 0 5th N, Hufman 50. 0 0 8 th E l . C u tto n - l / 2 oord wood 0. 4. 6 8 th M r. S m ith 0. 4. 6 24 th R . H a s e lto n 18 P o s ts a t 10^ 2. 0. 0 25th R , H a s e lto n l / 2 oord wood 0. 4. 6 27 th Mr. Longing to 10 b u sh e l Poto $2. 0 0 27 th Due Mr. Uarnbe f o r lum ber §1. 6 9 30th Lumber from Jaoob S , 30 th Due to D, S ig l e r f o r w eaver ^ 1 0 .2 5 June 1st P . Hufman to 2 b u sh e l o f P oto 6th Jaoob H ufer to 18 l b s . o f wool 1 2 th R. H a se lto n l / 2 oord wood 9. 3. 0 4 b u s h e l o f w heat (y o rk ) lo a d o f b o rd s from Hears 1 Yoke o f S te a r s " " to Cash " 4. 0. 0 2. 0. 0 4308 f t . 0 . 3. 2 § 6. 6 0 5. 0 . 0 �The '*mm6 D ia ry 1846 June 19th 19th -fg g U r. U a rfe to l / 2 cord wood 0 L . Wood to 1 p a i r o f Bhttoa to 1 p e e r o f s l i p s . 4. 6 *2. Z 0 *1. 4 0 J u ly 2nd R eceived from Jacob Shannon 3d Due f o r a pump 9 th R . H a se lto n to goen to G a lt f o r Sash 1. 0. 0 9 th John Burge 1. 1. 0 14 th U r. L ongdin to l&fc l b . v e a l to 3 /4 o ord o f wood 0. 7. 0 0 . 7. 6 14 th U o ris L u te 0 . 6 .1 0 2 0 th L . Wood to 14 to b a c c o a t 2 / p r . Found, to 2 bed . . . . a t 2/ 9 to m ending ehues 6 / to 1 /2 l b . to b a c c o a t U lse Smith ;4 .0 0 10. 0 . 0 to 1 c o rd o f wood 17 l b . o f v e a l .. .. 0 . 2. 0 0 6 6 0 6 0 0. 0.10 14 th 25th 1 C a lf S k in l e f t a t Mr. S a y le r to be ta n n e d on s h e a rs 2 6 th L , Wood 11th U o ris Luts - l/fc oord wood 12th U r. Longen 1 3 th 21 Cutton to l / 2 oord wood 0. 4. 6 Lug. 2 1 st Ur. Sworthose D etr. to Moving him to G a lt. 1. 4. 0 to Cash to 4/ o f buter a t 1 / 0. 4. 0 0 . 6. 0 0. 4. 3 S ep t. 3d R. H aselton to taken a wagon to the Eurin tr a c t 2 Days 4. 0 . 0 3d E. H aselton - l / 2 oord wood 0 . 4. �C ast; The 1845 S e p t. 1 6 th D ia r y #24 Mr. S hed a m olden a t f i s h e r s to one lo a d o f wood t o M o ris L u ts 0. 6. 0 2 6 th 0 . S o w rth o se t o l / 2 o o rd o f wood 0 . 5. 0 3 0 th R . H a s e l to n t o l / 2 o o rd wood 1 t o J o e n f o r l o a d f o r b la c k s m ith 0 . 5. 0 0. 2. 0 O o t. 1st R . H a s e lto n 2nd. R . H a s e l to n 2 2 c o r d o f wood t o 2 l o a d o f b ra n d fro m E rb s M i l ls 3d 0 . S w o rth o se t o l / 2 c o r d o f wood 0 .5 . 0 3d M r. Mose S c r i p t o l o a d o f wood 0 .6 . 0 1 7 th Mr. Buddrow to l / 2 0 .6 . 0 2 5 th 0 . S w o rth o se to l / 2 c o r d wood 200 l b . o f f lo w e r a t § 2 .5 0 p e r 100 0 .5 . 0 5 .0 . 0 29 t h M r. B uddrow - b u o h e r - t o 1-J- c o r d wood 2 .2 . 0 Nov. 3d M r. C lom ent t o l / 2 o o rd o f wood 0 .4 . 6 3d P e t ’r C uper to l / 2 c o r d wood 0 .4 . 6 5 th M r. S m ith 1 1 th Mr. S a l e r d s - 1 8 th F ir s t 2 5 th Mr. F o s t e r - l / 2 o o rd wood 2 8 th M r. F o s t e r 8 9 th Wm. Moor Deo. 1 t o . o n e lo a d o f wood 2J- o o rd wood l/2 $3. 1 c o r d o f wood ( t a l e r ) 0 § 2 .4 0 0 .4 . 0 0 .4 . 6 o o rd wood 43 l b s . o f P o rk a t 6 / 2 .1 . 6 Due t h e 22 F e b r u a r y Bank 1846 (Pd) 0 .6 . 0 0 .6 . 0 to 3 /4 o o rd o f wood ( p a id ) 0 .7 . 6 0 .7 . 0 �C/LS4 The Reed.- D ia ry 1845 Deo. 2nd I . H esp er to 3 lo a d o f wood 1* 5. 6 2nd P e t e r C uper t o l / 2 co rd o f wood 0. 4. 6 6th Mr. S m ith to l / 2 o o rd wood 0. 4. 6 6th Woohmaker to l / 2 o o rd wood 0. 4. 6 6t h Mr. Brown to 1 c o rd o f wood 1. 0. 0 8th M r. F o s te r l / 3 c o r d 9 th P e t e r B o se le to l / 2 c o rd wood 0. 4. 6 9 th P e t e r B a ld ic " 0. 4. 6 1 6 th Mr. S m ith t o l / 2 c o rd wood 0. 4. 6 16 th J , S y le r d s f o r Tom th e t a n e r 1 7 th To 1 8 th Mr. F o s t e r 20th M r. B urgy f o r E . i / i t s o t 23d P e t e r B a ld ic 27 th E . W ith s e l 2 9 th 1 . le v e n s to l / 2 c o rd 1846 Ja n . 3d P e t ' r B a ld ic k t o l /2 c o rd wood 0. 4. 6 6th Mr. Brown 0. 4. 6 7th Mr. S p earo n 7 th I s a a c B urgy to l / 2 c o rd 8th Mr. Reaoe 8th Mr. F o s te r to l / 2 oo rd wood 8th Thos. Riohmond 9 th P e t e r B oeel #25 l/2 pigwood " h a l f c o rd wood 1. 0. 0 l / 2 c o rd 0 . 5. 0 Cash 0. 4. 9 h a l f c o rd wood l / 2 c o rd wood t o l / 2 c o rd wood f o r S a d le r " 0. 4. 6 to shop 0 . 4. 6 1. 1. 0 to 1 co rd o f wood l /2 oord wood 0. 4. 6 1. 5. 6 to 3 lo a d o f wood 1-2 oord wood 0. 4 . 6 0. 4 . 6 l / 2 o o rd wood | 0. 4. 6 peg 1. 0 0 0 . 4. 6 0 . 4. 6 �C oS? The 1846 D iary #26 Ja n . 9 th G. R ose 9 th John Thompson 10th Mr. Brown 100 l b . o f f lo w e r l / 2 c o rd wood 11th I s a a c S a ly e r d 11th D avid Whitman $5. 0 to c a s h P a id t h e 15 B ee. 1645 J a n . 12 to c a s h $10 on a n o te a g a i n s t me 10 . 0 1 5 th Mr. S . S m ith to 3 c o r d s o f wood a t 9 / 3. 3. 0 1 6 th 1 . L evens to 4 c o rd o f wood a t 9 / 4. 4. 0 1 7 th P . P o s te r 1. 0. 0 1 7 th one lo a d o f wood f o r c a s h 0. 4. 6 1 9 th Mr. S p erim t o l / 2 c o rd f o r woman to 63 l b . o f f lo w e r a t $ 3 . 0. 4. 6 1. 7. 9 22nd John B nrgy 0. 4. 6 231 E . W its o l 23d I s a a c B urgy 231 T h o s. R ito h m an to 1 c o rd 1. 1. 0 231 Weaver i n P r e s t o n 2. 2 . 0 24 th Mr. S m ith to 18 l b s . v e a l a t 4 ^ 26 th P , P o s te r to 2 c o rd o f Pegwood a t $ 2 . 27 th G eorge Rose t o 1 c o rd o f wood 1. 1 . 0 27th P e t e r B o sle 1. 1. 0 19 th Mr. Brown t o 1 lo a d o f s tra w Feb. 5 th I s a a c Grove to a c o rd of wood a t 1 0 / to l / 2 c o rd w*ood 0. 4 . 6 19 l b . o f P o rk a t 7 / 1. 3. 0 3. 0. 0 0. 4. 6 to o ash b a le n s on o a ts 2 . 5. 0 to l / 2 c o r d o f pigwood t o l / 2 c o r d o f wood 0 0 0. 4. 6 to l / 2 c o r d wood 0. 4. 6 to c o rd o f wood 2 c o rd 0. 6. 0 0 • O • t o 1 c o rd o f wood 1. 0 . 0 P d. 2. 4 . 0 �The Re e d D iary 1846 #27 fe b T 3d A wagon s o ld to Chas. Lam fo r $ 9 0 . in lum ber Jacob to be pay m aster 6th Mr. Brown to 1 oord o f wood 1. 1. 0 12 th L. le v e n s to l / 2 cord fo r str o n g 0. 4. 6 12 th ■ochmaker to l / 2 cord 0. 4. 6 12 th C o verled 1. 1. 0 17th Mr. R ese t o 1 co rd o f wood fo r sc h o o lh o u se 1. 1. 0 19 th P e t e r B a ld ic k t o l / 2 cord wood 0. 4. 6 17th Due to John Shannon on s e t le m e n t $ 6 5 . 1 9 th E . W ils o l 23d Mr. R ese Feb. 24 24 L . Lewens Weaver 1 cord to l / 2 cord o f wood l / 2 cord o f wood to l / 2 oord wood 0. 4. 6 0. 4. 6 0. 4. 6 Mr. Brown l / 2 cord wood 100 l b s . o f flo w e r 0. 4. 6 3. 0. 0 2 7 th P e t e r B o s e le to l / 2 cord wood 0. 4 . 6 27 th Mr. S a y le r d s 0. 4. 6 M ar. 2nd 2nd P e t e r B a ld ic k 3d Cover l e d Weaver to 2 cord o f wood 2 4 th Mr. R eese to 1. 1. 0 5th Mr. S tron g f o r L. L evens l / 2 cord 0. 4. 6 5th Mr. Sm ith to 1 oord o f wood 1. 1. 0 10 th Mr. Brown to a lo a d o f straw 1. 0. 0 12th Mr. Sperem to 3 l b . o f hogs f a t a t 9 / 0. 2. 3 Duch Shumaker l / 2 cord l / 2 cord wood L. le v e n s f o r S tro n g l / 2 cord 1 cord f o r s e l f 0. 4. 6 0. 4. 6 . 2. 0 �C o** The Read. D iary 1846 "April End E. W itse l 2nd Mr. S tro n g " " " 0. 4. 6 3d E . W ita e l " " " 0. 4. 6 3d John Sperem to 3 l b . o f f a t a t 10^ 0. 2. 5 F . Lowel 1 .1 2 . 0 #28 to 1 -2 cord wood 1 oord o f wood 0. 4. 6 7th David Shannon t o c a s h a t h is house 4. 0. 0 14th Jacob Hewen 0. 4. 6 16th F . Lowel to 1 -2 oord wood 0. 4. 6 23d Dutch Shumaker to 0. 4. 6 25th Mr. M oM illen t o 1 oord o f wood 1. 1. 0 May 4 th A. S tro n g 1 -2 cord 0. 4. 6 4 th Geo. B o lg eg Shumaker 12 th S e t t l e d w ith Mr. T hos. Ritohman Geo. B o l s l e y and I s a a c B urgy, Mr. & Jacob Hewen a to 1 -2 oord wood 1 -2 oord wood 1 -2 cord 0. 4. 6 S m i t h ... ta n er A. Sgrong 6 .5 .1 0 Case and E . W its e l l l to amount # 3 1 .2 7 to 1 -2 cord wood 0. 4 . 6 23d I s a a c Burgy 2 9 th Mr. S tro n g 1 -2 cord wood 0. 4, 6 29 th Jno. S k e le y 1 -2 cord wood 0. 4. 6 June 4 th Mr. S tro n g 1 -2 oord wood 0 . 4. 6 Mr. Brown 1 -2 oord wood 0. 4. 6 9th 1 oord wood fo r c a s h .......... Henry Haga to 1 sow and seven p ig s 11th Mr. F o ste r t o 1 oord o f peg wood $7. 0 0 1. 4. ( �The D ia r y #29 June 1 3 th 1 c o rd wood f o r c a s h 15 th 17 t h M r. P o s t e r to l / 2 c o rd 1 - 2 c o rd 1. 4. 0 18 t h J a c o b Hewen •H .H 1846 20 t h P o s te r 23d Two c o r d 8 o ld f o r c a s h 1 8 / 24 th G eo. B o l s l e y t o 1 c o r d o f wood 1. 1. 0 27 t h M r. S tr o n g 1 - 2 c o r d wood 0. 4. 6 J u ly 3d 8t h M r. P o s t e r 1 -2 c o r d wood 0. 4. 6 8t h Jo h n S k e le y 9 th Coven l e d w e a v e r t o l £ c o r d wood a t 9 / 1. 5. 6 23 R . H a s e l to n 0. 4. 6 25 t h M r. S m ith 2 5 th M r. S a l y e r d s - 1 c o rd wood 1 - 2 c o r d wood Coven l e d w e av er 1 c o r d o f wood 1 -2 c o r d wood 1 - 2 c o r d wood t o 17 l b s v e a l 18 l b s v e a l O 9/ 0 . 6. 0 1. 1. 0 0. 4. 6 0. 6. 6 0. 6. 7 A C a l f s k i n l e f t a t S a ly e r d s w e ig h e d 9 l b s • 2 8 th A n o t e g i v e n t o F , M c llro y f o r £ 4 . due i n n in e monce a f t e r d a t e Aug. 22nd M r. S tr o n g 23d J a c o b Hewen 1 -2 c o r d wood 0. 4. 6 S e p t. 5 th 1 1 th R . H a s e lto n 1 -2 o o rd wood 0. 4. 6 P . M o llro y 30 s h e a v e s o f o a ts 0. 6. 0 26th One lo a d o f wood f o r c a s h . . . 4 /6 1 -2 c o r d wood 0. 4. 6 �*V*c The Head D lar y 1646 S ep t. 29 th Jacob Hewen to 1 lo a d o f wood 0 . 4 .6 29th Thomas E l e t 1 lo a d o f wood 0 . 4 .6 30 th John S k e le y 1 lo a d o f wood 0 . 4 .6 p o t. 3d Mr. Sm ith to 1 -2 oord wood 0 . 4 .6 R o b t. Kay 1 -2 oord wood 0 . 4 .6 10th Wm. More 1 -2 oord wood 0 . 4 .6 13th Mr. Brown 4 b u s h e l o f p ea se 5 / 2 . 4 .0 21 1 -2 oord wood 21 Mr. R ese 22nd J n o. Burge 24 th E . M irs M i l l R it e 24 th To one oow £6 24 th #30 o a sh 4 -6 1 -2 oord wood 0 . 4 .6 0 . 4 .6 1 -2 oord wood 17fc l b . Pork a t 6 / 1 . 0 .9 2 4 . 0 .0 C h a rles Lam to 19 l b . o f pork R e c e iv e d th e above In oash 1 . 1 .6 1 -2 oord wood 0 . 4 .6 t o 1 -2 oord wood 0 . 4 .6 2 9 th Ja c o b H ufer Nov. 1st le t Mr. R ose 2nd Isa a o S a y le r d 1 -2 oord fo r Spenoer S a d le r 0 . 4 .6 4th G eorge B o l s l e y 1 -2 oord wood 0 . 4 .6 4 th Isa a o S a y le r d fo r ta n o r 1 -2 oord f o r ta n n ery 6 th 1 -2 oord f o r ta n n er 10 th T. E l e t 10th Mr. Gorman H. I-Iaga to 1 bunoh o f s h in g l e s 1 oord S a y le r d 1 oord o f wood 1 -2 oord wood 1 . 0 .0 1 . 1 .0 0 . 4 ,6 0 . 4 .6 1 . 1 .0 0 . 4 .6 �C a -if The D iary 1846 #31 NOV, 10 t h F . S a ly e r d s to c a s h $ 2 . 11th F rench Shuemaker to 1 -2 cord wood 0. 4. 6 11th Jacob Hewen 1 -2 cord wood 0. 4. 6 16th R o b t. Kay t o 1 -2 oord wood 0. 6. 0 16 th P eter B o sel 16th J a s , M oC relland to Wm, Shannon P a id to Mr, D in tr e P a id your s e l f i n c a s h a t d i f f e r e n t tim es November to c a sh $ 1 , 10th to 1 -2 cord wood 0. 4. 6 0 . 5. 0 0, 7. 0 1. t o c a sh 2 / t o 34 lb o f pork a t 5^ a l b . to ca sh 2 / 0 . 2. 0 1* V# «3 to 50 l b s . o f flo w e r to c a sh 2 / 1 . 2. 0 1847 Jan, 4 th Mr. M oler to 1 co rd o f wood 1. 1. 0 9 th Jacob Hewen to 1 -2 cord 0. 4. 6 12th Jacob Hewen t o 1 -2 cord 0. 4. 6 13th S e t t l e d w ith John S k e le y due him 2 . 6 .1 0 1 6th Mr. S ta g e - 30 l b . flo w e r f o r Dutch choper 0 . 6. 0 1 5 th John S k e le y to 55 l b . Cornmeal 1. 3. 0 16th Mr. Brown, 1 lo a d o f straw 1. 0. 0 16th Mr. R ese 0. 5. 0 18th Sandy Geant 1 2 th 29 31 Dec. 19 th 2 1 st 1 -2 oord fo r sc h o o l house - l / 2 cord wood 0 . 5. 0 �1847 F eb . 4 th 4 th The Bee€ Diary R e o e iv e d o f J . H e s p le r 20 b a r l e e flo w e r R e c e iv e d i n c a sh $ 1 .4 ex sp e n ce # 3 1 -A 5.0.C 5 th R e c e iv e d 12 b a r l e s to draw f o r J.H . R e o e iv e d o a s h $ 1 . 4 . . 3. 8 th 9th C a r l t o n t o 12 b a r l e s t o C ash $ 1 . C a r l t o n 7 b a r l e s flo w e r and 3 v in g e r R e o e iv e d $ 1 . 3. 1 5 th 1 7 th R e c e iv e d 84 b a r l e s f lo w e r Cash $ 2 . D e li v e r e d 43 b a r l e s f lo w e r 43 v i n g e r 6. 0 1 7 th R e c e iv e d 7 b a r l e s w is k e y 1 9 th 22 R e c e iv e d 5 b a r l e s f lo w e r R e c e iv e d 5 b a r l e s f lo w e r do do do 2 5 th G iv e n i n r e c e t s f o r 52 f lo w e r and 7 w is k e y 2 6 th R e c e iv e d 12 b a r l e s flo w e r 3. 0 March 1 st C a r l t o n R e c e iv e d 14 b a r l e s flo w e r C ash $ 1 . 3 . 4, 3d R e c e iv e d 20 b a r l e s f lo w e r 5. 0 4 th R e o e iv e d 12 b a r l e s flo w e r 1. 6 Cash $ 1 . 8 th G iven r e c i t e f o r 39 flo w e r 1 0 th ) A p r il) Do 29 flo w e r 1. 2 Cash $ 2 . 3. 0 �C/*JL4i The H ««4 D l u r y 1847 O ot. 23d # 0 1 -B Thomas Morue t o Wm. S h a n n o n to 132 f e e t l n o h p i n e a t 6 / 1. 2 .4 .8 t o 366 f e e t l n o h o k e a t 8 / Nov. 2 6 th I . S h a n n o n t o Wm, S h a n n o n t o 112 f e e t m a p e l t o ta m e n a l o a d t o G a l t ( te a m in g )7 O r. t o L . S h a n n o n f o r O a sh The B a r G iv e n Up t o d a y o f A n g a t. 1647 14 Nov. S e p t. 6 th 12th J a o o b o n W en ed ay t h e 9 th 1848 J a o o b S h a n n o n D e t r . t o Wm. S h a n n o n t o # 1 4 •* fo r se e g a rs M r. B is h o p t o 6 2 f e e t l n o h a t 6 / t o 107 l n o h bordB M r. B ls h e p t o 1.2. 1 .4 160 f e e t 2 ln o h p la n k 1«4* �Ca sc The « w * D ia ry 1847 Tan. 18 th Mr. S tro n g f o r S panner 1 -2 oord 0. 5. 0 18th I s a a c B urgy 0, 4. 6 20tji R . Kay H is t M rs. 1 . Shannon 82nd Mr. S tr o n g 1 -8 oo rd to 1 -8 o o rd to 1 -2 o o rd 0 . 5. 0 o # Io 0 o 1 -2 o ord #38. 0 . 5. 0 S e t t l e d w ith John B urgy in f u l l up to t h i s d a t e . S e t t l e d w ith P eter B a ld io k to d a te . S e t t l e d w ith H enry Hayes up to 1 7 th J a n u a r y 1847, gave him a n o t e . 1851 7 7 8th 9 th 10th 21st 13th 15th 16th 16th 21st 22nd 23d 24th 85th 87th 27th 89th Maroh To Dundas 14 b a r r e l Went t o s e e th e r a i l r o a d work a t Dundas A t home, s o l d th e g ra y o o l t , flu n k e d out To G a lt t o s e e B e ts e y and G eorge A t home, w o rk in g f o r s e l f . S o ld a o o l t to Hokman f o r 75. 0* 0 George and B e ts e y oame home. Got a buggy from Hokman To Dundas to h ir e MoXinsey S . Hokman's m i l l was burnt th a t n ig h t James Barlow and Morgan Harmonee go to j a l e fo r b urnin g S . Hokmane m i l l , o o n fe s s e d t h e i r f a u l t . C arlton oame home. B u i l t a wagon h ou se. To Dundas, load o f lumber fo r Vanery. Went to P, Wevers got my dinner Went to Mr. Larsons fo r su ger k i t e l To John K irk s, g o t 18 b a r r e ls . To Dundas, 18 b a r r e ls , g o t horse shod. Ranhel had a q u i l t i n ' - g a r ls and boys p la d e t e l mid k n ite Went to B rantford to s e e Surah w ith Mother S ta d e a l l n i t e , oome to Sm iths, got d in n er. �The iteeed D ia ry 1851 Mar oil 31st *22 R ob t. Gambol oommenoed work fo r me a t 4 / p er day. A p r il 1s t Made r a i l s and soad o a ts 5 b u sh el 3d W illia m t o G a lt, g o t 16 b a r r e ls 7 th Tuck a cow to Dundas fo r Jacob Came back t h a t n i t e a t 1 o 'c lo c k . 10t h To G a lt, g o t bran and 4 b a r r e ls flo w e r . 11th 12t h •Vent f o r lim e and sand fo r h ou se. 1 3 th Went to Meton w ith buggy and w if e , (m eetin g ) 1 5 th R . Gambel made r a i l s , and s i c k a t n i t e . 16 th Went to G a lt, g o t 10 b a r r e ls 19 th R an ey . 20t h A l l a t home. Tom and W illiam h e r e . ro d e o u t w ith t h e b ay h o r s e . 21s t Wm. and R. Gambel d ro a d s to n e and dung. I w ent and g o t buggy f i x t . Jacob was h e r e . 23d D a n ie l C ase and James and C a rlto n h e r e . 24 t h B ought a h o r s e o f D a n ie l R ogers f o r $ 3 0 .0 0 27 th Jam es oame home. May 4 th Wm. w ent to m eten a t D um free. M other and R aohel w ent to m e e tin to th e s to n e h o u se . I a t home a l l d ay . 6th I s e t t l e d w ith P . W ever,. 7 th R . Gabmel made s t a k e s , I aode o a t s . h e r e i n e v e n in g . I went to H a m ilton , Morgan and Barlow had t h e i r t r i a l - was g i l t y . I made a g a t e . I made fe n o e , v e r y t ir e d Wm. s io k . W illiam D. C o n n e lll h e r e . Duvid Mono �1851 May 7th C a s^ The Buuii D ia r y #34 Wm. brok e th e wagon to n g g o in g to Dun das w ith 20 b a r r e ls a t 2 / 4 . 8th Worked a t home. D avid was h e r e . 1 0th Went t o B ra n tfo r d and to Mount P le a s a n t, t o see S a r a , sh e was w e l l . 1 1 th At S m ith s, w ent to B a p t is t m e etin . 12th A t home, Jacob and w ife were h e r e . 12th I began to p la n t p o ta to e s and corn 1 4th Wm. to Dundas w ith 12 b a r r e ls - Bowman. 1 4th Went to plow f o r Jacob . Smith marked o u t corn ground, went o v er s i x a c k e r s . Got some tu rn ip s and s e e d c o r n . Wife was to s e e h er f a t h e r . 14th 1 9 th . C h ild r e n w ent t o S .S . Wm. came home to work fo r Jacob. 21st Wm. w ent t o Bundas 21st I b ored $ 4 . o f S m ith . 24th Wm. and D avid w ent to Dundas to p ig sh ave, came home 3 o 'c lo c k in the morning 25th Wet, a t home a l l day 2 9th Made f e n c e , plowed tu r n ip ground 3 0th Went to Dundas, g o t lame h o r se , John Shannon came home w ith me. 31st Went to P a tr ic k B u t le r s , sta d e a l l n i t e . June 4th Wife and me went to shoe (show) in Flamboro. 5th P la n ted oorn where th e crows had been. 7 th I made a g a t e . Wm. to Munsens r a i s i n ' �C o** The R^ed D ia r y 1851 #35 ■June 9 th Win. t o W a te r lo o . 10 th I a n d w i f e t o J o h n S h a n n o n s i n D u m f r is e . 12 th -R a o h e l w e n t t o G a lt t o s e e B e t s y . 1 7 th W illia m and C. lam b on th e r o a d . 1 8th I w e n t t o G a lt t o m i l l and w o o l 22nd - A l l a t S .S . 28 th W illia m and D a v id a t t r a i n e n 29 th A l l a t m e a to n . J u ly 1st Got h o r s e sh od 3d A lo a d o f s t o n e on th e r a l e r o d e to o k 2 0 f e e t and 9 in c h e s 4 th I w orked a t h a y r a k e . 5 th Wm. B h im er, J r . was h e r e . 6th L e t Mr. 'Wood h ave a h o r s e and b u ggy 7 th To th e ro a d w it h 1 y a rd and 11 f e e t s t o n e . f i x e d h a r n e s s and D avid p lo w ed . 1 0 th Jacob was h e r e t o f i x b a rn d oor 1 1 th I was a t U n k le C a r lto n S m ith s. 12 th B oys and R a c h e l to G a lt t o a show . 13th Some t o m eaton and som e a t home 14th Broke wagon a x le 1 5 th Raned hard a l l d ay. 16th I w ent t o th e R iv e r f o r my pay; th e p aym aster would n o t pay me 1 7 th I fix e d a ra k e , bought a b u l l . Mane sh e a r e d s h e e p . B oys a t w o rk . I �C/l&k 1851 J u ly 1 9 th The D ia ry #36 Mr. P . B u tte r and w if e h e r e on a v i s i t . was w ith them P e r r is 19 t h I s o l d my h a y rake t o Mr. D u g le s. 20 t h M other to raeaton w ith h uggy. 2 6 th Worked a t h ay and p lo w ed . George and B e tse y came home, we k i l l e d a sh e e p and tu r k e y . 2 7 th C a r lto n S m ith and f a m ily h e r e , and George and B etse y . 28 th M iss L u l was b e r r e d to d a y . 2 9 th A ll h a r v e s t in g . Aug. 1s t 2nd T w as 61 y e a r s o ld t o d a y . 3d D a v id and I w e n t t o s e e th e work on th e r a l e r o d e . 5 th G ot 65 r a l e s o f P . '.'/ever. 6 th F i n is h e d h a r v e s t , dun d ro y en i n . 7 th W illia m h e lp e d Mr. Mane draw i n w heat 8 th We th r a s h e d some w h ea t 1 0 th M other w en t t o M eaton w it h b u ggy, G eirg e drove h ere th er e 1 1 th Wm. P lo w e d , D avid and I g o t o a t s i n . 1 4 th D a v id commenced work fo r C. S m ith a t $ 1 2 . per month 17 th Raned a l l d a y , none c o u ld go t o m eaton. 19 th I w en t to G a lt 20. 21st • I worked hard a l l day Went t o G a l t , to o k Herman a lo n g . I bought R aohel a new d r e s s , and w en t to s e e B e t s e y . to th e m e e tin g G ot my p ay fo r work on t h e r a l e r o d e . I w e n t to D undas. T u r n b u lls . P a id $ 4 . to B egs and 1 t o �1851 The Ree d D ia r y #37 gagS 2 4 th C h ild r e n a t S . S . 2 5 th I w e n t t o A r m str o n g s b a rn t o s e e how t h e w h ea t w as t h r a s h e d 2 6 th '.Vent t o d r a y tim b e r f o r W i l l e t We g o t i n o a t s , I w e n t t o S . JCirks. saw A r m str o n g t h e B a i l i f 2 8 th To B . S . S . i n fo r n o o n t o s e e ^ r . B e n n e t t s c h i l d b ir r ie d , a l i t t l e g i r l . 2 9 th >Vent t o h e l p Mr. Hokman r a s e saw m i l l . 2 9 th S o ld 20 b u s h e l o a t s f o r § 6 . 2 5 c a s h 3 0 th Wm. p lo u g h in g f o r R i c k e r . 31st I an d m o th er t o W a te r lo o t o camp m eaton S e p t. 2nd I g o t w agon f i x t . 3d Moved Mr. W i l l e t 4 th M other and I w e n t t o G a lt t o s e e t h e f i e r com pany w o rk . The P r e s t o n i n g i n w as t h e b e s t . I got Sam 's w o o l c a r d e d , I p a id f o r i t . I s o l d a p ig f o r $ 3 .4 0 6 th Soad a b u s h e l o f w h e a t 7th C h ild r e n t o S . S . 9 th Mr. C lu to n and b r o th e r w as h e r e 1 0 th Mr. W lH e t g o t th e b i l l h o r s e and b u ggy t o go t o G a lsg o i n W a terlo o a t § 1 . a d a y - had t h e h o r s e and b u ggy 3 d a y s . 1 1th - W illia m t o R ic k e r s t o p lo w . 1 3 th W illia m t o D u n das, a l l was w e l l 14th W illia m came home 16th I o u t up o o r n . Wm. to S . C o r n e ll s t o th r a sh . I a t home W illia m t o g a i t , g o t 18 b a r r e l s . �C om The 1851 Diary IfeptT" 19th I t r&ned and haled hard. 22nd W illiam to G alt, got 14 b a rre ls of Season at l/9 23d I husked corn a l l day. w ith D. Rogers due him 24th I worked a t corn a l l day. 28th Rachel and Jane Jones to Sunday school 30th I to the ton hoi to a publick me ten (town h a ll) O ct. W illiam to Dundas w ith 14 b a r r els 2nd 5th C hildren a t S .S . 6th Paid Mr. H arris $2, on Note a t L i t t l e s . 7th I a t c o m , and f i x t straw box 1 2 th Children to S .S . 13th I got timber up 16th I to Dundas 18th I and m o th e r t o B ie n n a n t o H en ry S h a n n o n s. S ta d e a l l n i t e . 19th To B r a n t f o r d 2 0 th W i l l e t com m enced w o r k in g a t h o u s e 2 7 th W illia m t o 29 th I k i l l e d a hog 31st W illia m g o t h o r s e s s h o d . Nov. 1s t D avid p lo w ed , I s i c k . 3d I p lo w e d , W illia m to B la c k s m ith s 12t h W illia m t o D undas w ith 18 b a r r e l . 14 t h R aned a l l d ay 1 5 th W illia m t o G a l t w i t h b u g g y . Raney whether. S ettled #7. Liles Main here. I a t home David at home 14 barrel a t l /9 to C. S m ith s , g o t d in n e r W e av ers t o t h r a s h D a v id a n d I I g o t w ood �C a*ix The ifceed. D iary 1851 #39 22nd Nov. I k i l l e d a h o g - v e r y sto rm y day 23d 1 t o G a lt t o s e e B e ts e y 2 5 th To C. F i l d s . Tuck up th e bones o f my f a t h e r and ( Took) two b r o t h e r s . My f a t h e r had been b e r r i e d 30 y e a r s . Came home t h a t n i t e . 27 t h I t o D u n d as, s o l d w h e a t, bo u g h t b a r r e l o f p itc h 30 th B oys t o m eton Deo. 1s t Boys g e t i n wood a l l day 2nd W illia m t o G a lt w i t h c o r d o f wood 4 th S o ld a cow t o Ja c o b f o r $ 1 8 . 5 th Went t o e l e c t i o n , v o te d f o r W hite. I p a in te d C o b e r t s . A l l w e l l , w orked a t home. 6t h Some a t m eton and some a t home. 9 th K i l l e d 3 h o g s , w orked f o r s e l f 11t h M o th er and I to G a lt , t o s e e th e ground broke f o r r a l e ro a d . 12 th C old w e a th e r 1 4 th R a c h e l t o m eto n . Mr. Wever and Win. A rm strong h e re t o d in e 15 t h A ll w o rk in g f o r s e l f 16 th A lo a d o f wood f o r C. Lamb 1 8 th D raw ing o u t wood 1 9 th W illia m to G a lt w ith a co rd o f wood a t 1 .6 29th S o ld Dan h o rs e f o r $ 5 0 .0 0 Jan. le t t/e a r e a l l w e ll . Thanks be to God f o r i t �C a st |p|52 2^ 0# 1116 D ia ry #42 I b o u g h t a m are a t a s a l e B o red o f Jam es i n c a s h $ 1 0 . 28 K i l l e d a s t e e r , w eighed 395 l b s . 29 S o ld th e b e e f an d h i d e , g o t no money Jo h n sh o d a l l a ro n d . 30t h S o ld a d o u b le s l a y t o Wm. Congo and f a t h e r fo r 25. 1853 ■Jajf* 1s t h id e 67 l b s . Got We a r e a l l w e l l . Thank God. T his i s dun in the m o rn in g . We a l l tu c k d in n e r on a 14 l b . tu rk e y C a r l t o n gave u s . S ta d e up t i l h a l f a f t e r one. D a n ie l C ase and Ja n e h e r e . I went homewith them s t a d e a l l n i t e a t Mr. Jaco b S i r r e s t h a t n i t e 3d I t o D undas w ith D. Case a t Meton 5th W illia m t o W its e l f o r lo a d o f p o s ts g o t non I s i c k th e r e s t w e ll 10 th J a c o b and w if e h e r e , a l l w e ll 10th Wm. tu c k a l o a d o f h a y to J o s . Dikman 11 W illia m s o l d a lo a d o f hay to M r. Congo 14 th I d ra y e d wood a l l d ay from B a rlo e s , 3 lo a d s 16 th M o th er and I to G eorge to d in n e r a l l w e ll 18th I made a s e t e , boys w ent to C ort i n B ev erly 20th I s e t t l e d w ith Mr. Sweat 21st 1 w orked a b o u t home. 22nd Jac o b w ent home, I l e t him have a s t e e r . a m uley h e f e r and b a r r i l o f . . . f i s h ( ? ) 24 th G len W il l e t was h e r e to see H achel 24th W illiam t o H am ilto n w ith 18 b a r le s flo w er 1 gave him a l l he made i t was $ 2.26 30th W illia m and R ach e l to m eton, m other and I a t horns 25 CQ H CD CD P* £O C CD due m e ... J a n . 1 8 5 3 . Wm. a n d I p a id our 2nd H to 7/6 Got �The Hor.d D i a r y 1853 b 1 * #43 M r. D ikm an cam e h e r e o u t o u t lu m b e r f o r d o o r s a n d w in d o w s 2nd W illia m t o P r e s t o n g o t 18 b a r r e l o f f l o w e r 3d B oys a n d I w o rk e d a b o u t t h e b a m 7th Ja m e s w e n t t o 9 th M o th e r a n d I w e n t t o 11t h W ent t o W a te rd o w n t o s e e Jam es a t B a k e r 's In n 2 m i l e s fro m v i l l e g , f o u n d a l l w e l l 1 2 th I w e n t t o P a r i s g o t 15 l b s . 1 4 th W i llia m d r a y e d wood f o r G e o rg e i n f o r e n o o n 1 7 th I to G a lt g o t 21 b a r le s flo w e r, a t l / 9 t u c k t h e sam e t o D u n d a s sam e d a y . 19 t h To H a m i l t o n w i t h 2 2 b a r l e s 23d W ent t o H a m i l t o n w i t h 17 b a r l e s f o r F . W ent t o J a c o b s a n d s t a d e a l l n i g h t 26 t h I a n d M o th e r t o H e n r y S h a n n e s t o s e e th e m . U n k e l J o h n w as t h e r e , a l l w e l l M arch 2nd (b o o ts ) I p a i d t h e D uchm an f o r 3 p a r o f b u t s f o r th e b o y s , in c a s h , v e r y cheap 4 .............. 3d I t o M r. M u n cen s b o u g h t a cow f o r 18 c a s h 5th M r . B e l l h e r e i n m o r n in g v e r y n i c e man a s c h o o l m a s t e r i n B e v e r l y , a f t e r wood 6th M o th e r an d I t o u n k e l s S m i t h s , w e n t t o m e to n t h e m o st p e o p l e I e v e r s e e , t h e y w as 7 p e p l e d ip p e d t h a t d a y , c o ld t h a t d a y . 8 th I a t hom e, D a v id o am e, a l l i s w e l l a t p r e s e n t 12 th W illia m to D u n d as w i t h 18 b a r l e s 13 th M r. B e l l h e r e t h i s e v e n . C h ild re n a l l a t h o je . P her is s io k , r e s t w e ll. W a te r down t o w ork a t h i s tra d e C a s e s to s e e h i s m o th e r o f p l a s t e r fo r 3 .3 . flo w e r flo w e r �i/M The 1853 D ia ry ^ 4 larch 14th Jack Green here to d in n er. 16th William to Hamilton with 14 b a rle s. 10th I got my barn inshured fo r £100. William went to o o rt a t Rocton. I k ille d two pigs, Mr. Main helped me. 21st Drayed in turnips from the fie ld to house 23d Peter Pule was here 26th All to work in sugar bush, made 30 th William to Dundas w ith 14 barles at 2/6 April 2nd I worked in sugar bush. 4th I and D, Case went to Hamilton to see the spencnbrig (Suspension bridge ?) and other works of the r a le road. 50 lb . of sugar David came home Came home that n ite 5th I worked about the house. 11th We began to build a milk house 15 t h I 16 t h We w o rk e d a t m i l k h o u s e a l l d a y . W illia m i n s u g a r b u s h m ade a p a i l o f m o l a s s e s . 23cL W illia m t o B a k a ls g o t 18 b a r l e s f l o w e r a t 2 / 9 23d I t o D u n d a s, w e n t u p t h e M onton ( m o u n t a i n ) t o J a c o b s a n d t o Mr. T u n ic s t o t h e o l d p l a c e w h e re i u s t t o l i v e , g o t some g r a f t s fro m o l d p l a c e 26 th I t o F lam borough g o t some f r u i t t r e e s 27 th P l a n t i n ray c h e r r y t r e e s and some p lu m s. Jane R im el g av e me a book, I l o s t i t oom in home 2 8 th Wm. to th e plow , I w orked a b o u t th e p l a c e . Made w orked a t new h o u s e . I wio t e t h i s i n th e m orning o f th e 2 9 th , f i v e m in e ts b e f o r e 1 o olook w ent to se e F. C ochner h e A l l w ell A m en is thank God. v e r y s i ok Air. �Ca *< 1851 The i*ee# D ia r y #40 Jen. 2nd M other and I to D a n ie ls and Jan e s. 4th G ot m o th er a new d r e s s and R achel 5th C a r l t o n came home from G uelph, I went w ith him t o Jo h n K irk s I n n . 23d B ought a c u t t e r o f T. Conner f o r $3.75 5 1 st V ery s to rm y d ay Pel). 5th M o th er and Jan e t o s e e g ra n d f a th e r 5 th S o ld a m are t o D avid C o n n ell §30. n o te f o r $ 5 . 1 4th W illia m t o Dundas w ith 24 b a r r e l s 25 th W illia m e n t e r e d h i s name f o r a Son of Temperens. 1852 S ept • 4 th B aokake v e r y h a d . 20t h R a in e d a l l d a y , n o t much work g o in on 24 th T h ra s h e d some o a t s , c le a n e d up 25 b u sh el 2 7 th W illia m t o G a lt w ith a tu n o f i r n Took up a Got done w ith o a ts , very g lad O ct. 34 C. Lamb to d i n n e r , boys a t home 1 4 th G eorge i s 12 y e a r s o ld to d a y 21s t D av id made a b o rd fe n c e 27 th D avid f i x t th e w e ll and made fe n c e around the l i t t l e g a rd e n 29 th I w o rk ed a t new house a l l day Nov. 4 th Began to chop on Mr. Manes la n d �l85t Cas*. The S s e 4 D i a r y #41 M r. D itm a n w o rk e d a t h o u se w i t h me r a s e d th e k itc h e n . W illia m w orked f o r R ic k e r . n th I M o th e r oome hom e, l e f t t h e c h i l d r e n w e l l , a l l h u t D a v id . lE th W illia m f e t c h e d a l o a d o f b o rd s from Hokmans M ill 15th C a r l t o n j o i n e d t h e S ons o f Tem prens on th e n i t e o f t h e 1 3 t h N ovem ber. T hanks be t o God f o r i t . I am s o r r y t o s a y my W illia m l e f t th e same n i g h t w ith o u t an y c a u s e . I hope he w i l l ccme b a c k ag& in. 18th C a r l t o n a n d D. C ase h e r e , g o t a lo a d o f t u r n i p s . 20th W illia m t o D u ndas w i t h 16 b a r r e l s flo w e r a t 2 /6 2i s t B oys a l l a t hom e t o d i n n e r , a l l w e l l . 22nd Show ed h a r d i n a f t e r n o o n 24th We b u t c h e r e d a s t e e r . 26th W illia m t u c k a q u a r t e r o f b e e f t o c u t up som e b e e f an d s a l t e d i t 27th We a l l w o rk e d a t t u r n i p s , I w orked v e r y h a rd 30th T h r a s h e d o u r w h e a t , g o t d u n , a l l w e ll Dec. 2nd W illia m a n d I w e n t t o D undas w ith 43 b u s h e l o f w h e a t, g o t b r i c k , g l a s s , s to v e p i p e , and d oor h in g e s 3d P . C r in e b i l t a c h im le y . 4 th R io k e r t h r a s h e d o a t s C a r l t o n and D. Case h e r e . Mr. W eaver. I 9th W illia m t o o k 50 b u s h e l o f t u r n i p s . o f s h i n g l e s , i t w as h i s b i r t h d a y Got 3 bunches 22nd I an d W illia m to Mr. P ro u d lo v e s to a r a f f l e o f tu rk e y s 25th <Ve a r e a l l w e l l on t h i s C h ristm a s Day. God be j r a i s e d . �CaS% 1053 The D ia r y #45 ^ ril 80 Go t o th e C h eck er a Shead to see S ara and John. Got t h e r e a b o u t 4 o 'c l o c k . 2^4 W illia m i s p lo w en , I am q u ite s ic k Boys w o rk in g a b o u t th e p la c e gth I d i d some g r a f t i n , g u e s s t h e y w i l l a l l liv e 7th W illia m t o t h e plw i n fo re n o o n , then to John E n es r a s e n o f b a r n . 8th R a c h e l a n d b o y s a t Meton 9th H ira m and S a ra h J o n e s i s s i c k . m e s e l e s . H. b ad c o l d . 12t h H aned i n fo re n o o n we w orked around home 15th I am t h i s d a y 62 y e a rs o ld , and 9 months and 15 days 16th G eo rg e A rm stro n g w o rk in g a t s i s t r e n , a l l is w ell 19th 1 i n D undas to s e e Mr. Spence he is about to h e l p me. I had b ad lu c k I tuok th e rong deed to g e t i t r e c o r d e d I came home t h a t n i t e on the s t a g e a t 1 o 'c l o c k 20 th Went t o H a m ilto n g o t my deed reoorded 22nd I w e n t t o B a k e r 's In n to se e James, sta d e a l l n ite 2 4 th I to D undas to s i l a b r a t e th e Queen- God b le s s her Miss S. got the 2 7 th Was to M r. B e l l s i n th e e v e n in f i r s t time 2 8 th Went t o D undas and oame back to Unkels 2 9 th Went t o G overnor Hoad, came baok and found a l l w ell 3 0 th My f r i e n d M r. R. Spenoe e sq . gave me t h i s pen w i t h a num ber o f bucks and p a p rs, I am muoh obliged t o him Mr. D. w orked 6 d ays now, good workman 31st I sowed my b a r l e y �Ca *< The i i o t d D i a r 7 1853 June 1s t #46 M r. D . s t i l l t o w o rk , a l l i s w e l l . W rite n S c h o o l h a s com m enced t h i s n i t e . W illia m i s a g o e n . 2nd We a r e a l l a t home t o w o rk o n t h e p la o e 3d R a o h e l a n d I t o U n k le J a c o b s , s t a d e a l l n i g h t 4 th I so w ed som e g r a s s s e e d o n t h e b a r l e y g ro u n d 5th R a o h e l a n d D ic k t o S . S . t h e r e s t a t home 6 th Jacob i s h e re , I t r a d e d h o r s e s w i t h h im , gave h im o n e p a i r o f s o r i l m a re s a n d a yoke o f s t e e r s w o rth $ 5 0 . an d ¥ 3 0 . i n c a s h 7th I w en t to M ilto n to 8 th C a rlto n b o g h t a ta v e rn s ta n d . Gave 14 h u n d re d f o r th e p ro p e rty . I w as w i t n e s s t o t h e d ee d 9 th I am i n a g r a t e d e a l o f t r o u b l e a b o u t m oney m a tte rs . I h o p e I s h a l e s o o n g i t o v e r th e t r o u b l e b u t God n o s e w hen 1 0 th Came home fr o m D u n d a s . M r. D itm a n was h e r e to - b u y my c o l t . He wood n o t g i v e me o n le y $ 6 5 . an d I w a n te d ¥ 7 0 . We d i d n o t a g r e e I g e s . He w as a l i t e l d i s p l e a s e d . M r. D itm an l e f t me on t h e 8 t h d a y o f J u n e , h e d id w ork 13 d a y s th is s p rin g . He h a s d u n me go o d w ork 13 th I s e t t l e d w i t h M r. D a v id M ain , g i v e him a n o t e p a i b e l i n f o u r m once a f t e r d a t e , he was v e r y k i n d w i t h me 15 th M o th e r a n d c h i l d r e n to t h e . . . . i n R u n le s . I w as n o t t h e r e , w as i n a good d e a l o f t r u b e l 16 th 1 a n d m o th e r w e n t t o C .C . S m ith s - h e s i n e d a n o t e f o r $ 5 0 t o H uokken, p a b e l i n one y e a r a f t e r d a te w ith i n t e r e s t . I g a v e him a n o t e f o r th e sam e p a y a b le i n o u r r e n o y i f I f a l e i n p a in g same 20 th U n k le C .C . S m ith w as h e r e by 5 o 'o l o o k i n th e m o rn in g , h a d b r e a k f a s t w i t h u s . He w ent f o r C .H , Lamb to work th e R e g i s t e r o f f i c e . �1853 ■June 2i s t The C&-&H D ia ry #47 I g a v e J a c o b a r e d r e a d s t e e r and a s h ip f o r a s e t o f one h o r s e h a r n i s . - / i l l i a m t o Dundas w ith 12 h a r r i e s f o r G o erg e K e ls o n . B. Himer came h e r e i n th e m o rn in g e a r l y , w ent away a t 4 o ’ c l o c k i n a f t e r n o o n h e i s w e ll 84 th Went t o D u n d a s, g o t some p o rk f i s h and o th e r th in g s 25 th I t o o k t h e b l a c k cow t o A. C o n n e lls b u l l f o r £ 1 . 25 th I h a d a o a s e w i t h t h e S ons o f Tem prenes I win th e s u t e . 1 w i l l n o t v i l a t e th e p le g e a g a in 26th C h i l d r e n a l l t o S .S . a f te rn o o n 27 th I s e t t l e d w i t h M r. Dikraan g av e him a n o te f o r 14 d o l l a r s p a y e b e l i n t h r e e monce a f t e r d a te a ll r ite . J o h n a n d C h a r l e s W illa r d commenced p a i n t i n g my h o u s e o u t s i d e f o r $ 8 . i n cash an d S i x D o l l a r s a f t e r h a r v e s t i n c a sh 28th . / i l l i a m t o S a n t G e o rg e t o a M i l l . I work a b o u t th e h o u s e . H ave a v e r y b a d h ead ake a l l d a y 30 th W illia m t o B i c k e r s to a lo g e n b e e , we a r e a l l w e ll J u ly 1s t I made a new c h u r n d a s h , h ope i t i s good. I so ad my t u r n i p s . A u n t H annah A rm stro n g s t a d e a l l n i t e s h e w as on h e r w ay t o B e l l s C o rn e rs to l i v e 4 th P a t r i c k C r in e w as h e r e to t e a we had a good c h a t 5th M o th er w e n t t o th e f u n n i l o f D avid M unhollen, d ie d w i t h a c a n s e r on t h e lo w e r p a r t o f h i s f a c e 6th U n c le a n d A n t E l e t w as h e r e a l l n i t e 9 th Mr. Me a n d M r. T u rn e r f i n e c h p l a s t e r n th e ho u se Wm. g o t i n some h a y we a r e a l l w e l l I b o re d $ 6 . o f M r. D . o n l y f o r a w eak. I tu c k Mr. T u rn e r p a r t o f t h e way hom e. P a id him $ 5 . and $ 2 . to Mr. Me. 10t h M iss '//,a r d o f D um frece was h e r e t o s e e H aohel M o th er h a s gone t o Kom les to s e e B e ts e y sh e i s s ic k M o th er and I to met on i n �( ’rt s < T he 3.0153 Jn ii #40 ].2th R aohel 14 th Am j u s t a g o e n t o D u n d a s t o g i t 15th W ent t o D u n d a s w e n t b y C ope t o n a n d down t h e G o v e r n o r s R o a d t u c k D a v id t h a r e g o t som e p a i n t 16 th W illia m , i s w o r k e n f o r M r. G a r i o k i n h a y 10th C .C . s m i t h w a s h e r e t o l d me som f i n e n o o s a b o u t t h e s t a t e o f . . . . h e h a s j u s t r e t r o n d fr o m t h a t a fu e d a y s a g o . I s e n t $ 5 . t o M r. D . b y W illia m a t n ite . M i s s A r m s t r o n g d i d e t h i s m o r n in g 19 th I com m enced i n my h a r v i s t w h e a t i s g o o d . W i l l ia m o r a d e l e d 1 p u t D on P u m p lo g s w e s t o f t h e h o u s e M o th e r a n d I w e n t t o t h e A r m s t r o n g f u m i l . T he b a g I w o re o n my l e f t a rm I m e a n t o k e e p a s lo n g a s I l i v e . W i l l i a m a n d G e o r g e A r m s tr o n g i n h a r v i s t f i l d we g o t i n 1 0 0 s h e v e s o f w h e a t f i r s t w h e a t t h a t we g o t i n a b a r n i n B e v e r l y 20t h is v e ry s ic k D ia ry s h e h a s w o rk e d h a r d a l l d a y som e p a i n t a n d o i l 21st C .H , la m b a n d G e o r g e A r m s t r o n g o r a d e l e d w h e a t Wm. r a k e d a n d b o u n d , I w o rk e d w i t h . / i l f r e d h a n g i n g t h e d o e r s o f t h e h o u s e , I g a v e h im a d o lla r fo r i t 27 th W i l l ia m t o 28 t h K a o h e l a t M r. M a in s t o 2 9 th We f i n i s h e d Aug, I am 6 3 y e a r s o l d t h i s d a y , I am v e r y we 1 1 , t h a n k s b e t o God f o r i t . R aned f o r th e f i r s t tim e f o r 3 m once 1s t F la m b r o u g h t o s e ll soe th e l i t t l e c o lt (s e w ) o u t t e n o u r w heat 5 th ,We w e re m oven i n new h o u s e . I w as f i x e n a b o u t th e h o u s e , b o y s a g i t e n in h a y . T h e re w as a man t o b y my p l a c e h e t h o u g h t t h e p r i o e tw o rauoh I w a n te d # 2 , 0 0 0 f o r i t . I d o n t know t h e m an , J o h n K i r k s e n t h im h e s a i d h e w o u ld com b a o k s o o n h e i s a ooohm an ( ? ) I g e s h e i s r i o h t h a t w ood d u e f o r me f o r i w a n t a l l t h e m oney dow n I w i l l go t o < * * ac x H fx ± x D :io j» t s e l my p r o p e r t y f o r t h e v a lu e 9 th I w as b a d w i t h a p a i n i n my b r e s t , b e t t e r now �£V*< T h e Ro p & D i a r y #50 I e x p e c t C a r l t o n a n d C ase a n d fa m le y h e r e soon. They d i d n o t come a n d I w as d i s a p p o i n t e d . Aunt P o ly a s we c a l l h e r a n d h e r h i r e d g i r l and Jacob cam e. M o th e r a n d I t o camp m e to n , d id n o t g e t home t i l l IE o ’ c l o c k a t n i t e 20th Mr. D i c k s o n w as h e r e a g a i n . He i s a v e r y o ld man 21st G e o rg e A r m s tr o n g p l a s t e r e d my s i n k v e r y good D a v id h e l p e d h im . I w as i n t r u b e l c o n c e rn in g my s o u l. God h e l p m e. Sept. 2nd I p a i d M r. W o rn e r $ 2 .5 0 i n c a s h 2nd I s o l d my o l d m a re t o F . J o n e s f o r E ca v es and an o l d s l e d a n d 16 l o a d s o f w ood. I g o t i t m y self R a c h e l a t M rs . Lam bs q u i l t o n . We a r e a l l w e ll 4th M o th er a n d I t o m e e to n t o h e a r th e R ev. Wm. B ery p r e a c h f r o m t h e w o rd f o r God h a t h n o t g iven us t h e s p i r i t o f f e a r b u t o f Pow er and lo v e and o f a s o u n d m in d . F i n e se rm o n 6th I g o t 400 b r i c k 8th M r. a n d M r s . R o b so n h e r e t o t e e 9th I p a i d M r. S . H olcom b $ 5 .0 0 c a s h and gave him a n o te f o r £ 3 .1 8 .7 11th H ira m i s s i c k . 12th We a l l w e n t t o t h e f u e r n e l o f John Buokan a Son o f T e m p re n c e , l a r g e m eton 13th I p a i d Jo h n W ile r d $>2. on a n o te he had a g a i n s t me o f M r. F r e a d . Wm. s t a d e a l l n i t e C h i l d r e n g e t t i n g r e a d y fo r S .S . 14th I am n o t v e r y w e l l h a v e a p an e i n my s i d e . 15th M rs. Lamb a n d B e s ty h e r e t o t e e . I s i c k a l l d ay . �CcVL* The h e e d - D i a r y #49 1853 _ Aug. i10n+th Vi I am j u s t r e a d y t o g o e t o D undas 6 o 'c l o c k m o r n in g . Saw Ja m e s h e h a s commenced to work f o r B i l e t o n f o r § 1 .4 0 a d a y . I g o t ilO . o f him 11th W illia m t o 12th I t u c k R a c h e l t o W i t s o l s t o g i t h e r xsxfc t o o t h d ro y e d i t w a s a b a d o n e , i t h u r t h u r much 13th W illia m t o t h e p lo w . am b e t t e r now 15th I w e n t t o N e ls o n t o s e e C a r l t o n s t a d e 2 n i t e s 17th Jan e w as q u i t e s i c k w ith p a in in h e r b r e s t, M o th e r h a d b e e n s i c k w h i l e I was g o n e , r e s t a l l w e ll 20th J u s t r e a d y t o t h r a s h 6 o 'c l o c k . Have dun a b e t e r d a y s w o rk t h a n e v e r , t h r a s h e d 3000 s h e a v e s , good w heat a l l r i t e 21st th e p lo w , I w o rk a b o u t th e h o u se I s ic k a l l day in bed, I I a n d m o th e r t o me t o n t o h e a r R ev. Jurm en p r e a c h , t h e f i r s t t i m e I e v e r h a r e d h im . A unt C h a r l e t and h e r s o n S m ith h e r e t o t e a . 22nd Jam es cam e home h e i s q u i t e s i c k I t h i n k 23d D a v id cam e hom e s i c k w i t h t h e a g e r and f e v e r . 25th J u s t g e t o n r e a d y t o g o e t o D undas w ith w h e a t. I b o u g h t R a o h e l a new d r e s s 26th M o th e r a n d I t o Camp me t o n a t D um frece, th e R e v . C o rs o n p r e c h o n P e e d my s h e a p . I p a id t o Mr. Lamb o n e d o l l e r i n c a s h , M rs. M ain S 3 . 27 th W illia m t o Camp m e to n i n a f t e r n o o n r o a d th e o o l t �/1053 The D ia r y #5^ Sep** Ifth I so ad 3 b u s h e l o f w heat in old meder fie ld I am j u s t r e d y to goe to Plamboro to see the c h ild re n . 19th S is was s i c k , m other to see h e r. commenced th e chim ney 21st Went to w ork g o t 6 b u sh e l of lime a t Mr, Whites 24th I w ent t o t h e m i l l a t G a lt, got grinden, good w ork. W illia m r o l e d th e wheat before the d o e r . C a r lto n was m arred th e 21st of Sept, I hope he w i l l due w e ll 27th W illia m plow ed some. Mo and I to work a t chimney 29th To Dundas w ith 12 b a r le s of flower 30th I tu c k Me home t o th e 10th Conseson in Beverly Oct. 1st Hr. Mo has C a r lto n f e tc h e d h i s w ife to see us he got a v e r y n i c e w ife 2nd Mr, D a v id M ain and w ife h ere to dinner. I forgot to m enchon ab o u g h t George and Betsy, they was h e r e w i t h t h e above 3d I am g o in t o H am ilto n to Pervenchel Shoe. This a f te r n o o n I am g o in g as f a r as D. Cases. I am a g o n t to s t a y t i l l i t is over the shoe brok I came home th e same n i t e , Ant Hannah _wa s here When I w ent to th e P ro v e n o ia l ex h ib itio n I bought a bad g e f o r 5 s h i l l i n g s Cy. Hamilton 1853 Members b a g s w itc h adm its me in the Shoe (show) w h ile i t l a s t s . I saw th e b e st stock I ever see 4th 9th James came home, he was W ell. m eton. lOthm 1 went to P o s t e r s . Went to Dundas tuck Jane c a se t h e r e , s ta d e a l l n i t e a t h i r place 13th 41 y e a rs t h i s m orning in the B a ttle a t Quenston G e n eral Brook was k ile d . 14-th Got a buggy o f f Mr. Dugles to go to Kelson to s e e C a r lto n . I went to Cases stade a l l n ite Mother and I to �C aJS^ The S-QO-& D i a r y 3.853 H th 16 th I p a id Jo h n W ille n s w ife $ 1 0 s ig n e d Came t o #52 on a n o te I J a c o b s fo u n d a l l w e ll a ta d e a l l n ite 19 th I p u t up th e b arn s to v e , W il l ia m w o rk e d a ro u n d th e 20th W illia m a n d I t o a sh o w (s h o w ) a t R o o k to n o f c a t t l e and h o r s e s , sh e a p an d h o g s , 2i s t T h e r e w a s a p l o w i n g m a to h a t my p l a c e , 11 team s t h a t p lo w e d . I w e n t t o H e n ry B ab o o c k s and tu c k su p p er. T h i s w a s t h e f i r s t p lo w in g m ach e v e r in B e v e rly 24th Wm. t o D u n d a s w i t h a l o a d o f b o r d s f o r t h e b u g le s . I a n d b o y s t o M r. D a v id M a in s to h e l p h im t h r a s h 25th W i l l ia m g e t o n h o r s e s s h o d . W a te rd o w n v i l e g . G o ld d a y . 26th W illia m t o D u n d a s w i t h a l o a d o f b o r d s . I b r o u g h t hom e J a c o b a n d Wm. a n d J o h n T u n e s . S t a i d a ll n ite 27th Went t o D u m f r i e s t o b u y s h e a p . We g o t 32 h e a d . P a id fro m 2 t o 4 d o l l e r s a h e a d . 29th I p a i d M r. D a v id M a in £ 2 . a n o a t w as g i v e n J u n e 1 3 t h f o u r m onoe a f t e r d a t e 30th I w as t u r n e d o u t o f t h e D i v i s i o n o f t h e Sons o f T e m p e ra n c e o n S a t e r d a y n i t e , th a n k God I j o i n e d th e M e th d is on S u n d ay n i t e I hope th e y w i l l n o t t u r n me o u t f o r s o s m a le a f e n c e 31at I w e n t w i t h M r. D a v id M ain a n d t u c k u p my l o t i n t h e g r a v e y a r d N o. 1 Jam es w e n t t o �C<x-6< 1063 IfoVe The D iary #68 4th I went to th e me ton th a t n it e , ohildren there, gth Wm. to g a i t g o t 13 b a r le s flower at 2/9 8th I went to R o k tin t o Oort, I win ray ouno it waa rite 12th W illiam t o Dundas w ith 13 harlot) flower 16th I am now a goon t o th e m eeting in u few minutee God b l e s s me 20th I w ent i n to Mrs. O ldrdges Furnel. 22nd T his h a s been th e f i n e s t day I ever saw 23d I was a t 1). C ases a l l was w e ll I went up the R a il ro a d to Copetown, Stade at F ild s, 26th I k i l l e d two p ig s 26th We g o t wood o u t a l l day. 28th I w ent t o s e e M rs. R ito h e rd s, she was betr. she w i l l g i t up agane 29th W illiam q u i t e s i o k . I went to Rookton paid tax f o r my p la c e i n f u l l . . . . 6 /l0 30th W illiam s i o k , I o u t wood in forenoon Deo. 1s t 3d I tu o k my bugge w eles to F osters to g it fixed I trust I bro k a s h a f t o f Mr. Dugles buggy got i t fixt 10th Boys and I g o t i n a stao k of straw, D iv is io n a t n i t e I at 11th Mother and I went to Meton i t was good to be t h a r e , God sav e s u s . 12th The two Woods h e re to b ie my oolt 13th 1 have g o t th e head alco q u ite bade �C a s *: The B-Q-gA D i a r y #54 l6$2 0j4th^ l4tb ifith I g o t buggy f i x t a l l w e ll. X b o u g h t a w a to h o f Jam es f o r $ 8 . Wm. t u c k a m ane t o H a m ilto n f o r $ 5 . 16 th ffe k i l e d 5 h o g s , Mr. D a v id Main h e lp e d u s . B oys w e n t t o r i t e n s o h o o l a t n i t e 10th R a c h e l a n d Wm. w i t h me t o me t o n . s ic k 17th J .B . E u r t d e p a r t e d t h i s l i f e th e 1 7 th Deo. 1853 I borred $ 1 0 . i n c a s h from D avid M ain, v e r y -g o o d n a b e r . 21st J .B . E u r t w as b e a r e d t h i s 25th C h r is m u s . M o th e r a n d I a t m eton a l l day. G e o r g e a n d B e s y t o d i n e r w it h u s . 26th B oys c h o p in w o o d , 27 th I s ic k , 3 1st I s ic k , th is in 10 y ea r G eorge i s d ay 2 1 s t D ec. I p a in te d a s la y Wm. D r o y e d w ood t o B a b o c k s, is t h e l o n g e s t tim e I h ave b een s i c k Jan. 1s t 1854 I s t i l l a r e s i c k b u t som b e t r C h i ld r e n t o m e a t o n , w e p r a i s God f o r h is m arsey 34 Went t o 5th Jam es a n d I com e home th r o u g h b e v e r ly th e s h o r t w ay 8th 9th Had a v e r y b a d h e a d a k e , r e s t w e l l thank God I s ic k 10th I f i x t c u t e r . D a v id C o r n e l l and w i f e h ere on a v is it !O th M r. D. C o r n e l l b o u g h t a w atoh o f me fo r 2750 f t . b o tis . C a r l t o n s i n N e l s o n , h i s w i f e n o t w e ll �Ca 1864 M .2tb T he D ia ry # 55 I r e o i v e d 4 0 0 f e e t o n t h e w a to h a n d w e n t t o S m ith s . I t ra in e d a l l d ay s tu d y ,3th I tu c k a l o a d o f h o p p o l e s , 13 b a r l e s f l o w e r a t 2 / 5 14th God b i a s e d my s o l e 15th M o th er a n d I t o 16th M r. H o b s o n g o t m y w a g o n 18th I to C o r t . M r. 1>. M c l l r o y p a i d 4 / 4 S to p e d a t H o b s o n s g o t d i n e r , t h e b e s t t e e d rin k i h a lo n g t i m e . th is rn e to n , w ith w e n t t o U r. E 's g o t a fte rn o o n . c h ild re n a ll P r a i s e h im w e ll fo r 4 s h illin g s a lo a d a d ay y o rk I have 19th W illia m t o P r e s t o n o f hoops 22nd E lle n W ile t w as h e r e t o s e a R a c h e l We l e f t H i r a m a t J a c o b s w e w a s v e r y s o r r y f o r it 24th W illia m a n d I t o t r o y , s e t l e d v / i t h M r . W ord d u e me •ji2. I g o t t h e c o l t s h o d v e r y w e l l , v/e g o t s u p e r a t P itn s In n 26th G e o rg e M a in s w i f e sh e d i e d h a p y 28t*h th e 2 5 th d a y o f t h i s m o n th M o th er a n d I t o M a i n s f u r n e l ( f u n e r a l ) t e x t fr o m 2d T im o th y 4 o h a p e r 7 v e r s e „ Have b e e n w o rk i n a b o u t t h e s h o p a l l w e l l I an d c h i l d r e n t o 2U4 d ie d ch u rch , t h e R e v . M r. Burner This has been a storm ey day, R achel has washed th is day h ard , sh e i s g o in t o C a r lto n s. I gave a n o te to Wes O ld rid g e fo r £135 s h i l l i n g s oy 84 I bot a watoh o f C.C. Sm ith 5th S u n d a y m o r n i n g , we a re a l l w e ll thank God fo r i t Wm. a n d R achel h a s n o t com hom I lo n g t o se e them �Qhl^A The &ood D i a r y 56 !e°‘ 6tb I tuclc C a r l t o n t o J o h n K i r k - £,„+ m N e lso n . I am g o e n w i t h C t o h i s p i ! I f fl^ f oe to w e ll t h a n g o d . 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Wm. w o rk e d ab o u g h t home, a l l is w e ll 17th v/m. /m. tu o k Jam es t o J a c o b s , o h i l d r e n s io k , r e s t well �C a se The ii— & D i a r y cl j8$4 _______________________________________ ___________ j0® a n d M o th e r w e n t t o s e e S a r a h . I w ent t o t r o y to M i l l , we a r e a l l w e l l #67 »?m. a n d M o th e r com e hom e S a r a h a n d fa ra le y w e l l X t o m e to n . G e o rg e a n d B e ts y h e r e a t n i t e X t o t r o y w i t h J a m e s t o t a k e som s a n d a n d s t o n e . rfm, t o D u n d a s w i t h 1 6 h a r l e s o f f l o w e r , v/m. g o t a b a r l e o f f i s h f o r 8 . o f C olm an 20t" 2ia t u We a l l w o rk a h o u g h t hom n o t m uch d o n a l l w e l l . The C h a r l e y h o r s i s la m e v e r h a d 22nd V/m. w e n t w i t h J a m e s t o t r o y t o h e l p h im . I work ab o u g h t t h e h o u s e i t i s a v e r y s to rm y d a y 23d ’.Jm. t o D u n d a s w i t h 1 9 h a r l e s f l o w e r a t 1 / 9 A. H o b s o n w i t h 2 1 h a r l e s f l o w e r a t l / 9 24th I to L i t t l e s g o t 1 1 h a r l e s o f f l o w e r U i l e r a t 1 /9 I to l i t t l e s g o t 1 1 h a r l e s flo w e r a t l / 9 H ille r D a n ie l C a s e a n d J a n e a n d D a v id com home a l l w e l l 25th D a n ie l C a s e a n d J a n e w e n t hom e I w i t h th em 26th V ery s t o r m y d a y I a t 27th I com hom e f o u n d a l l w e l l J a c o b a n d fa m le y h e r e 28th I to P a r i 8 g o t a h a l f tu n ‘iarch !st V/m. t o D u n d a s w i t h 1 6 h a r l e s f l o w e r a t 2 /6 i t o M c V a in s l e f t 1 1 h a r l e s f l o w e r i tra d e d h o r s e s w ith C ases o f p l a s t e r 2 .4 . J o h n M irs ev en 24th) 2&rch V/m. w as f i n d C 5 . 2 2 c o p e r s f o r m aken a n o i s e a t o ld H e n r y B a h c o c k s i n n i t w a s s p i t e o f him V/m. t o M oV anes t u c k 1 8 h a r l e s f l o w e r t h a r e I t u c k 1 0 h a r l e s l e f t t h a r e a t M c V a in s. I bought a h o rse f o r £ 4 /4 2 / t o h e p a i d i n e i g h t monce fro m d a t e . >7m. t o M r. P . g o t 1 4 h a r l e s f l o w e r a t 2 /9 I A id n o t d u e m uch a l l i s w e l l �The Rewd D ia r y l$5* CM ' tt *v '58 f n . t o D undas w i t h 14 b a r l e s flower a t 2/9 I t a c k a l o a d f o r G eorge Armstrong to MoCols Vent t o M eto n o f t h e Sons s e t t l e d with them ffm. t o m e to n r e s t a t home a l l w ell I t o t r o y t o m i l l t o u n k e ls C.C. Smith, to D nndas w i t h 16 b a r l e s flow er William yth I tu c k Jam es t o t r o y t o h i s work again 8th T h is a v e r y r a n e y m o rn in g we a re a l l w ell. I went w ith Jam es t o D undas to g i t a s e t of Blacksmith t u l e s we g o t th em o f HoKinsey fo r £16.7 shillings f o r t h e sam e we g a v e two n o te s , 1 fo r 4 monoe a f t e r d a t e a n d one s i x monoe a f te r date 9th W illia m a n d Jam es t o Dundas the horse got lame and oom b a o k 10th I am j e s t g e n t o s e e my c h i l d r e n in Flambrough this i s a b o u t 1 0 o o lo o k i n t h e morning 11th Went t o D. C a s e s s t a d e a l l n i t e 12th Went t o C a r l t o n s i n N e lso n a l l abought the house 13th Went t o H a m ilto n w i t h Case he so ld h is horse 14th I oome horn fo u n d a l l w e ll th ank God . I sold my Sam h o r s e f o r 60 d o l l e r s o ash 15th Went t o W a te r lo o a b o u g h t s e le n my farm. I got John M .r k s h o r s e and oarg e he wood take no pay for it. lo th I w ent t o D undas p a id Uo^ensey oash £1, stade a ll n i t e a t M oVains 17th I p a i d $ 3 o .o o t o Win. B arlow on B ill Addiges note tl5 ) Jo h n K i r k s e n t 20 b a r l e s flo w e r fo r katy 16th We a r e a l l a b o u g h t home a l l w e ll thank God �C a x t; 1854 T he D ia ry #59 JZroE 19th I a t D u n k e rd M e to n h o y s t o 80th 1 s o l d a w a g o n a n d o l d m a re t o M r. B a x t e r f o r fSXXK £ 7 . 7 . 4 G ot $ 4 0 . i n o a a h and a n o te fo r $ 3 7 . a n d 4 / t o h e p a i d i n t h r e e m onoe a f t e r d a te . M r. B . l i v e s i n W a te r lo o Elat I w e n t t o D a n i l C a s e s w e n t t o K e ls o n t o g i t M arys t h i n g s l e f t M ary a n d t h i n g s a t D . C a se s 82Q& C ase f e t c h e d w as p l e s e d . 24th I w ent agane to 1884) I th in k t h e r e w as n o th in g don on th e 23d. 25th I oome hom e C a r l t o n oom e home we a r e a l l w e l l A, R o h so n t o D u n d a s w i t h 17 h a r l e s f l o w e r a t 1 /9 26th R a o h e l t o M e to n r e s t a t hom e a l l w e l l 27th Wm. t o L i t t l e s 28th A ll r u n in g a b o u g h t 29th Wm. w e n t w i t h C a r l t o n t o t h e R a l e r o a d . I s o ld my fa r m t o M r. D a v id M a in . J u n e r f o r 14 h u n d re d d o l l a r s 1 0 0 P o u n d dow n a n d 30 0 a y e a r t e a l a l l i s p a i d I am t o l i v e o n t h e p l a o e f o r one y e a r e f 1 hehave m y s e lf. 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Cases a ll nite I to F o s t e r s g o t bugy w eals f ix t lor 2,4, I com home from ■h'lambro heare and we w i l y Unkel Henry and wife was 9th Unkel and Ant w ent horn abought 9 oclock 10th Went to buckanens paid him $20.10 for a note that C.C. Sm ith 8 in d fo r me. I was very muoh out of umer w ith my f s m ile y 11th I went t o G a lt f o r sh o r ts with D, Main 12th 1 went to u n k e ls C.C. Smiths gived him a note that he s in e d f o r me t o Buokan for £5. 1 got some sead p o to g iv e 5 /6 a bushel 13th I went t o t r o y to m i l l a l l is w ell 14th I went to Dundas g o t a barle of fish for 4, Paid Colman a l l I ode him 15th I a t home a l l day a l l w e ll than God 16th A ll a t home a l l w e l l 17th I tuok C a r lto n to flam brou. 18th I and Jacob to H am ilton to Cort 19th I come home a l l was w e ll ♦ 20th To t r o y and t o G a lt maid $2, oash 2l8t Home a l l day n o t w e ll 22nd I a t home a l l d ay s t i l l bad with rumites 23d Most a l l o f to meton a l l w ell 24th I soad 2 b u sh el o f peas for the f ir s t commenced work h is h orses f i r s t I to Jacobs all CarltoD �The Hoo~d D ia r y #61 j# ip 1 fa* I so ad 1 b u s h e l o f p e a s I am bad w ith ruinates in my l e f t s h o l d e r . R e s t w e ll th an k God. C a r lto n an d Wm. h a s g o n t o t r o y to g i t h is horses shod tfth C a r lto n a n d Wm. h a s g o n t o t r o y to do some work 27th I t s n o e d i n t h e m o rn in g t h a t I co u ld n o t come home t e l l a t e i n t h e d a y , a l l was w e ll 28th I w e n t t o t r o y a n d b o u t a l o t o f Mr. Munholen f o r § 5 0 . i t i s t o b e p a i d i n s i x monce from date Jac o b com h e a r a b o u t 1 o c lo c k he and famley w ell 29th I tu c k h im home t o F la m b ro u g h W est. We was a t a p lo w en m a t c h . Jac o b S a rro s e s , sen r. 30th May I a t D. C a s e s com e home i n a f te r n o o n Went t o t r o y t o s e e a b o u g h t th e l o t 1st 2nd I a t horn a l l d a y m o th e r t o s e e h i r f a th e r 3d I w ork a b o u g h t t h e sh o p a l l i s w e ll 4th P l a n t e d my p o t o t s . 5th I s o a d som o a t s . 6th Went t o J o h n G r u m its g o t som o a t s . a ll day. 7th A ll t o m e to n we a r e a l l w e ll God be prased 8th Was w o rk e n a b o u g h t t h e h o u se a l l w e ll. C arlton and Wm. w e n t t o F la m b ro u g h E a s t C a r l t o n and Wm. home C a r l t o n and Wm. plowed George h ired 9th I to o k M ary t o S tam e b u rg e ( C a rlto n s place loth I b e gone t o w o rk i n t r o y on th e l o t S a t. Wm. h a s n o t com home y e a t 1 wood be g la d fo r him to com home I h o p e h e i s w e ll Uth 1 to t r o y a g a i n w i t h som p o s ts and plowed the lo t �CtlZrX The HeoS- D iary 1854 #62 H ay 1 2 th I to t r o y t o work a l l day work hard, v ery hard 13th I to t r o y a g a in George w ith me a l l w e ll 14 th Wm. home. George Armstrong and fam ley a l l day. I t r a in e d a l l d a y . Mother and I ood not goe to meton 15 th Wm. and I w ent to Flambro to a l o t t e r y - Mr. Markler 1 6 th Went to H a n e r s v il to g i t a sp o ted mare. by t r o y , a l l w e ll 17th I bought a coken s t o v e fo r $ 4 5 . Give one note fo r £ 4 .1 0 s h i l l i n g s in January 1856 and one to be p a id in January 1857 f o r £ 4 .1 8 /9 c y . 18th Have n o t done much work to Troy w ith load o f lumber 19 th I 2 0 th It 21st M o th er an d 22nd Wm. a n d 23d We a l l 24 th W en t t o t r o y p l a n t e d o u r p b t o s g o t d u n . M o th er s t a d e a l l n i t e a t D a v id C o r n e l l s - b o y s i o k 2 4 th 2 5 th Wm. w e n t w i t h G e o r g e A r m s t r o n g t o w o r k f o r h im . 1 w ork en a b o u g h t th e sh o p 2 6 th I about 2 7 th W ork en a l l 28 th M o t h e r a n d 1 t o m e t o n a n d t o C h a r l e s Xambs i n a fte r n o o n . Jam es h e a r a l l d a y we a r e a l l w e l l 29th W ent t o C . M o k es t o b y a s p a n o f h o r s e s . M o th e r and I t o f u r n i l a t D . C o r n e lls i n a fte r n o o n 3 0 th I w ork a t g a t e . 21st Wm. t o w ork f o r D .M . s ic k , u nk el r a in e d I a ll w en t th e s m ith w as h ea r , r e s t w e ll d a y n o w ork don I to C.C. Come home to m e t o n . M o C ln e n M a r g n e t b e r r e d . t r o y w ork a t to tro y sh o p a l l day a t to fen ce w ork on a ll th e day h ard lo t day a g a te Wmi. t o w ork a t D . M a in s , 1 ab o u g h t th e p la o e Juner �The 1854 June 1st D ia ry /#663 3 I w e n t t o C o r n e l l s m i l l g o t t h e l u m b e r fro m D a vid C o r n e l l t h a t I w a s t o h a v e f o r a w a tc h 2nd Wm» a n d 3d I w e n t to 4 th R achel a n d V/m, t o l i t t e l M o th e r a n d I t o m et o n 5 th M o th e r a n d I 6 th I 7 th I a b o u g h t th e shop. 8 th I t ra in e d a l l d a y n o t h i n g d u n a l l w e ll 9 th Wm. w e n t t o 1 0 th I w ent to 11 I 12 t h W ent t o 1 3 th I a n d Wm. t o t r o y t o w o r k . R . a n d J a m e s s i c k 14 t h I w o r k e n a b o u g h t s h o p t o G a lt i n a fte r n o o n 15 t h Wm. a n d I t o w o r k a t f r a m e t o a n d G e o rg e w e n t t o A rm s tro n g s I w ent to t r o y d o n n o w o rk G a l t w i t h D . M a in t o s e t l w i t h Congo S c o t l e n d t o M et o n . t o f 'la m b r o u g h I s t a d e a t J a c o b s t o D u n d a s b o u g h t £ 1 . 6 . 1 0 w o rth o f t u l e s to ^ its e ls D a v id a n d Jam es B aker h e a r g o t fu r tr e e s t r o y and p la n te d Me t o n R a c h e l a n d R la m b r o to th em o n J am es s i c k C a se s a l l w e ll w o rk a b o u g h t th e go 16 t h X to 17 th P a i n t e d m y b u g y a n d m ade a p a r e 1 8 th I 19 t h vVm. a n d 20 t h X on th e 21st I and R ach el and to fla jn b ro u g h tro y . o f shaves Wm. t o me t o n . h . Wm. t o to fra m e X w o rk o n th e r o a d ro a d . th e l o t a l l w e ll g a it to to g e t n a il s C ase h e r e a shoe ( sh o w ) f o r new h o u s e M o th er �Ca&< The R e e d D i a r y 1854 #64 June 22nd Wm. t o 23d Wm. a n d I o n t h e r o d e to w ork 24 th We w e re a l l t o w o rk a b o u g h t t h e p la c e 25th M o th e r a n d I t o m e to n . F la m b r o . 2 6 th R a c h e l com hom fro m F la m b ro a l l w e l l J a c o b com h e r e s t a d e a l l n i t e 27 th I p a n t e d a w agon a l l i s w e l l th a n k God 28th W ent t o F la m b ro f o r J a n e t o goe w ith me 29th I an d J a n e w e n t t o B ur f o r d to s e e S a ra y 30th We com s t o p e d a t u n c l e s S m ith a l l w e ll J u ly 1st Wm. t u c k J a n e hom e, a l l was w e ll w ork f o r D u g le s , Ia b o u g h t th e ahop. R a c h e l and James to 2nd N e ls o n B e h im e r w as h e r e c h i l d r e n to Sunday S c h o o l. M o th e r t o m eto n i n fo r n o o n 3d I t o F la m b ro , Jam es an d H. Lamb, mowed 4 th I a n d G e o rg e r a k e d h a y a l l day 5th I d ro y e d i n t h e h a y was v e r y t i r e d 6 th J u s t r e d y t o go to F la m b ro t o D. G ases 7 th Wm. a n d 1 a t t h e h a y . 8 th I a t home hung a g r i n e s t o n e . 9 th D av id and Wm. come home, c h i l d r e n to S unday S ch o o l 10th Jam es v e r y s i c k w i t h th e a g e r 11 th 1 2 th , 1 3 t h , 1 4 th home 16th At Ja c o b s S i r r a s 1 7 th 1 8 th and 1 9 th . 20 th At home moan p e a s . 1 com hom t h a t n i t e Wm. com home I a t D. C ases maken h a y 15 a t Wm. oommenoed h a r v e s t th e 19th �C/LS*. T he S e s d D i a r y 1854 lu ly 21 #65 I a t peas. G ot dun v e ry t i r e d . sh eav es o f w h eat in a f te rn o o n . D ro y ed i n 220 22nd C ut w h e a t r a k e d a n d b o u n d 133 s h e a v e s 234 I w e n t t o D . C a s e s t h e y w as a l l w e l l 24 th Wm. a n d I w o r k i n h a r v e s t f i e l d a t n i t e t o h e a r S p e n c e sp a k 2 5 th A l l w o rk a t h a r v e s t h a r d . n o m in a te d f o r o o n s e l . 26th We a r e a l l h a r d t o w o rk i n h a r v e s t 27 th S t i l t o w o rk i n h a r v e s t a l l w e l l p r a i s G od. G a r n e t a n d Ja m e s C r i n w o rk e d f o r u s $ 1 . d a y 28 th A l l t o w o rk i n h a r v e s t . 29th V e ry r a n e y m o rn in g i t r a i n e d a l l n i t e a g r a d e l in c o u n try , w heat b a d . ( g r e a t d e a l? ) 30 th M o th e r a n d I t o me t o n . 3 1 st W esley M ain w o rk f o r u s i n h a r v e s t . I am o u to n p e a s i t i s v e r y warm t o d a y . A l l w e l l th a n k God Aug. 1st hard. W ent t o t r o y M r. R o b e r t S p en ce was S andy S a n d I s t i l w ork f o r u s R a c h e l w ith D. M ain . T h is i s a b o u g h t e i g h t o c l o c k i n t h e m o rn in g . I am now 64 y e a r s o l d a n d w e l l . A l l t h e f a m i l y i s w e l l we a r e t h a n k f u l f o r i t . I t i s l i k l e y to b e a r a n e y d a y muoh w h e a t i s o u t End We h a v e s e t o u t a l l o f o u r w h e a t t o d a y . Wm. w o rk e n f o r W. W illim a t h i s d a y 3d Wm. s i o k . 4 th G ot d u n w i t h o u r w h e a t g o t some o a t s . Wm. w ork f o r D. M ain i n a f t e r n o o n . M rs. R ic h e r d s a n d Win. A rm s tro n g s w i f e h e r e . A l l w e l l . God b e p ra is e d f o r i t . 6 th We a r e a l l to w ork i n o a t s . I d i d n o t muoh w ork g o t i n same w h e a t Wm. to D. M a in s . �C iU K The B % otL D ia r y 1854 #66 g R a c h e l and G eorge and Hiram t o Sunday s c h o o l. James and D avid a t home. G arnet h e r e . John D ary was h e r e to t e e w ith us 7 th t o work h a r d . Wm. t o D. Mains t h i s a fte r n o o n I am v e r y had w ith th e b a ck a k e. I work w ith my o o t o n . R e s t i n good h e l t h 8 th I w ent t o D. C ases i n ev en g to see Jane 9 th S h e i s b e t t e r . 1 s t a d e a l l n i t e . C h r i s t e e n com hom e w ith m e. We a r e a l l w e l l t h a n k G od f o r h i s g o o d n e s s 1 0 th We g o t d u n o u r w o r k a b o u g h t 1 0 o c l o c k m o r n i n g 1 1 th G ot dun t h r a s h i n g 1 2 th W ent t o 1 3 th H ira m 1 4 th I 1 5 th S t i l l a t t h e sam e w o rk . We a r e a l l w e l l God b e p ra is e d . H ave lo o k e d f o r Jan e an d D an al a l l d ay , t h i s i s h e r b i r t h D ay s h e i s 35 y e a r s o ld t h i s d a y 1 6 th I w en t 1 7 th Wm. a n d I i s tro y is p eas. of P I. Wm. a t M a i n s . ro a d abought a l i t t e l v e ry s ic k cod n o t go to co m m en c ed p l a i n g e to W o rk e d h a r d . G a lt to school b o r d s f o r my h o u s e i n tro y m ill read y to W ood f o r 1 0 1 0 goe to tro y I bought a h o rse 1 8 th M o th er a n d I t o c o p e to w n i n o u r o ld n a b e r h o o d . We f o u n d so m o f o u r f r i n d s v e r y s i c k . A n t M a t y s i c k 1 9 th I w orked in 2 0 th C h ild r e n to S o n d a y s c h o o l . M o th er s i c k . Jam es w en t t o A n t M a ty s a n d U n k e l E l e t . T h e y g i t t n b e t e r M r. E l e t v e r y b a d . We a r e w e l l . 21st 1 t o w ork a b o u g h t b a r n an d h o u s e . B in a h o t d a y Wm. w e n t a w a y o n 1 9 t h , h a s n o t com b a c k . 22nd 1 a b o u g h t hom e a l l 23d We o o m m e n o e d t h r a s h e n . sh o p a l l d a y h ard w e ll Win. c o m h o m e �1854 C as< The R eed D ia ry 24th We a t t h r a s h e n a l l d a y h a rd v e ry h o t 25th Wm. an d Jo s e p h h a s gon to h e lp Mr. G arriok to th ra s h 26th Wm. and J o s e p h to Mr. G a r r ic k s . I h elped D. Main d ro y e dung w e n t to G a lt a f t e r noon. I h o rred 2 d o l l a r s o f John K irk 27th We a r e j e s t g i t t e n re d y to go to camp meton 28th We w en t t o m eton and h ad a good tim e . Mother an d I w en t h ac k a g a in we l e f t Raohel th a re she w i l l s t a y t i l l t h e m eton b ra k e s up. Wm. th a re 29th I w en t t o oamp m eton, w ent f o r Jane Rymal, she i s h e r e w ith u s , we a re w e ll. Wm. i s s ic k . Boys a n d I to w ork ab o u g h t th e b a rn . 30th M other and I to a f u m e l o ld Mr. Mucen i s b ered 3 1 st I t o S a l t w ith 10 b u s h e l S e p t. 1st We s e n t f o r S in d y we was g la d to see h i r . Raney day f o r t h e f i r s t t h r e e monce we a re much in w an t o f i t 2nd I a t John M o llro y e s a t a seed shoe (show) 3d I tu o k l i t e l boys to Sonday s c h o o l and oom back and tu c k R ao h el and Jane Rymel th a r e th en to C.H. Lam bs. I sh a v e d t h a r e - th e y was w e ll Dave M ito h e l d ie d th e 2nd d ay of S e p t. 4th I w ent to C .C . S m ith s and to tr o y 5th I w ent to b u r f e r d to se e John and S arah , th e y was w e ll th a n k God #67 6th Went t o Flam bro to C ases, a l l w e ll 7th 6th Come home l a t e a t n i t e . Wheat i s f>1.4s Boys and I o le a n e d up 50 b u sh el of wheat $1.44 I g o t 82 d o l l e r s and 7 / york in cash f o r i t �C a ^K 1854 "Sept. 9 th 1 0 th The D ia ry #68 I p a i d P . Wood t e n d o l l e r s o n t h e h o r s e I b o u g h t o f h im . C le a n e d w h e a t i n fo r e n o o n w e n t to t r o y in a fte rn o o n . D . C a s e w e n t w i t h me Ja m e s come back w ith us R a c h e l a n d J a n e R ym al t o S o n d y s c h o o l . a n d I to m e to n i n a f t e r n o o n M o th e r 1 1 th I tu c k 65 b u s h e l a n d 33 l b . to B e v e rly a t 1 2 / y o rk . Wm. w e n t t o D . C a s e s t o w o r k o n t h e p la c e We a r e a l l w e l l p r a i s Cod f o r h i s g o o d n e s s 12 th I w e n t t o M r. P e t e r l e e s t o b y a h o r s e o f h im o f e r d h im $ 1 3 0 f o r t h e h o r s e h e w ood n o t t a k e i t 1 3 th W ent t o M i l l a t 1 4 th W o rk ed my h o r s e h e i s a v e r y g o o d o n e . t r o y f o r Jam es i t i s a v e r y r a n e y d a y 1 5 th I w e n t t o P la m b r o s t a d e a l l n i t e Wm. i s a p l o u n t h a r e . D . C a se i s b ile 16 th I com hom e a l l w a s w e l l • o f w heat I o l e a n e d 16 b u s h e l 17 th R a o h e l a n d H ira m t o S . S . t o m e to n . I s ic k . M o th e r an d c h i l d r e n 18 th I w en t to D. C a se s a t F la m b ro u g h . Went t o D u n d as w i t h 26 b u s h e l o f w h e a t a t 1 0 / a b u s h e l I 1 9 th I come home I saw t h e H ev . R o b t. S p en o e h e i s agane to o f e r P a rle m e n t. X p r o m is e d h im t o d ue a l l I w as a b e l t o due f o r h im . I am p r o u d t o w o rk f o r so go o d a man I t r u s t I w i l l s u c c e e d . ( Wm. S h a n n o n ) 20th Went t o D . C a s e s tu c k some s e a d w h e a t 2 le t Soad my w h e a t. Wm. a n d I to t r o y t o a m eto n t h a t M r. S p en o e h e l d a t n i t e o o n s a r n ln g h i s a le o to n . & ot home a b o u g h t 12 a t n i g h t . S a n t G e o r g e g o t w o rk d u n Went t o a t D. C a se s. bade w ith a �1854 The Bocri D ia ry #69 SeptT 22nd We w e n t h a c k t o our work work v ery hard 23d I aun t h e h a r d e s days work I ev er dun. tire d 24 th Was v e r y s i c k , n e v e r so s i c k i n my l i f e 25th M o th er and Wm. w ent to se e Mr. E le t h erred he d ie d on 22nd day S e p t. 1854, v e r y good man* S ta d e a l l n i t e a t V/m. Bim ers a l l w e ll th are 26th Come hom e, I was v e r y s i c k when th a g o t hom 27th C a r lto n s Shannons w ife d ie d . 28 th We a r e a l l t o w ork a t home 29 th A l l t o m e to n , a l l w e ll 30th We k i l e 5 h o g s , a l l w e ll 3 1 st R a c h e l an d I w ent t o see S a ra h and John Nov. 1st 2nd R a c h e l an d 1 com hom a l l w e ll 3d Wm. t o t r o y w ith James t o take iro n to him I p a id a n o te f o r James f o r £ 8 .3 .0 to McKensey 4 th Wm. t o t r o y t o w ork a t P o to s . 5th B aid Mr. M ulholand $51 and 4 / fo r a l o t in tro y 6 th C h ild r e n to m eton m other and I a t home. 7th 8th A ll to w ork a t home A ll a r e w e ll 9 th I to F lam h ro f e tc h e d m other home 10 th R ach e l and I to Blambro a l l n i t e a t D, Cases 11th Wm. ta c k R ao h el home we a re a l l w e ll 12 th I-w e rk e d w alked from D. Cases hom he fo r b r e a k f a s t . M other and c h ild r e n to meton. Was verv * Poor Mary i s gon Wm. an d I w en t to Dundas g o t i r n fo r James. Gave a n o te f o r £ 6 .1 7 /6 to he pade in 4 monce I a t home not w e ll �Ca s k 1864 Sot* IBt 2nd 2d 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th #69- a Wm. BKlmer was h o a r sta fle a l l n it e Wm. t o M i l l a t S a n t George t o d in e r I s io k Wm. t o S a n t G eorge to to n a h ip shoe (show) 1 s ic k Wm. to R ooken t o h e a r Spenoe & MoGill q u rle mWm. t o F lam brongh t o D. Oases* I s i d e Wm. s t i l l t o F la m b ro . I g i t t e n b e te r Wm. y e a t a t F la m b ro . I rauoh b e t e r . AH w e ll . We m ost a l l t o M eton. I am som b e te r Thank God Wm. oom hom e. L e f t C a r lto n s i c k , r e s t w e ll 10th Wm. and I w en t t o E l e c t io n a t hook ton Spenoe 87 M oD onall 4 4 . 11th Wm. and I agon to th e E l e o t i o n . Spence 140 MoD. 102 12th T h is i s a r a n e y d a y we d ont du muoh a l l i s w ell The f i r s t d ay o f e l e o t i o n was 10th day of Oot. Dundas M o u n ta in ..W a rd . Spenoe 12. MoD. 11 C anal Ward. Spenoe 19; Mo, 9 . Foundry Ward Spenoe 24, Mo. 9. V ale W ard. Spenoe 1 7 . Mo5. o n le y . B e v e r ly . Spenoe 87 Mo. 4 4 . E a st Flamboro Spenoe 60 Mo. West F lam boro Spenoe 54. Mo. 30. Spenoe 2 7 3 . Mo. 1 0 9 . M a jo rity f o r S pence 164 a ll r ite . We a r e a l l pro d t h a t we have got so good i n th e houB e. I hope he w i l l due w ell 13th 14 th 15th A ll to work ab o u g h t home. Had a a p e l bee a t n i t e . We k i l d 2 p ig s We a r e a l l a b o u g h t g o in to m eton. Spenoe gand h is e l e o t i o n by 337 o f m a jo r ity . Spence fo re v e r fo r me. 16th Went to Flamboro fito h e d Hiram home Wm. had t e e th ake b ad. R est w e ll Raohel and I went to G alt got Rachel som things Went to Flambro go t som corn o f Jacob Sirras A ll went to ton sep shoe a t Rockton, good one i t was Wm. and 1 went to G a lt. Wm. got h is teeth droed I went to f u r n e l. F lle p Mains w ife I to Flambro tuck 2 oowes thare A ll to work a t home We k i l e 5 hogs a l l w e ll Raohel and 1 went to see Sarah and John. 17th 19th 20th 21 23 24th 28th 30th 31st a The &ee=d D iary Mo p) o O c+ b** (0 HH 01 «+cf B'tJ' ffi 4 H> H- (D t f 09 c+ tf h CD £3 CD cf O 09 CD CD �C a st The Ruo& D ia ry 1854 BOV* 13th _ Win. a n d I i s #70 J e s t goen to Plamtrro X4th Wm. p lo u d a l l day h a r d . I work abought th e p la c e . 15th I t snow ed v e r y h a r d i n t h e m orning. I oom home i t was v e r y m uddy. R a o h e l had a q u i l to n - th a y was a l l w e l l t h a n God 16th I am w o rk e n i n t h e shop a l l w e ll 17th Wm. com fro m D. C ases 18th Wm. an d I to t r o y f e t c h James hom 19th R a o h e l a n d b oys t o M eton I and m other a t home 20th Wm. t o m i l l a t S a n t G eorge g o t no work don 21st Wm. and m o th e r w en t to s e e George and B esty . I w ork i n t h e shop a t c o b e r t . I am i n a grade 1 tru b e l ( g r e a t deal) o f ( t r o u b l e ) d o n t no w h a te t o due 22nd Wm. l e f t me t o goe f o r h i m s e l f I hope he w i l l due w e l l 23d R a c h e l an d I w e n t t o S a n t G eorge. wedon s u e s ( s h o e s ? ) a t t r o y 24th I w ork i n t h e s h o p . I am i n much t r u b l e c o n c e rn 'g R a o h e l She so o n w i l l le v e u s I am s o re y fo r i t , God sa v e th e d e e r g a r l . I am n o t w e ll 25th I w ork i n th e sh o p a l l w e ll P r a i s God I bought her 26th R a c h e l and boys t o M eton. M other and I w e ll 27th R a o h e l and M rs. M ain w ith me to G a lt. Got R achels wedon d o s e a t Mr. W hitens s t o r e , a l l w e ll. 28th I w ent t o t r o y g o t two tu rk e y s f o r th e house. P .D . i s h e r e t h i s n i t e 29th I and P h e a re s to Plam bro to C a rlto n s and Cases �J064 (V 4 < The ^ e e d F a m ily ^71 IfovT 30 th We k i l d 4 h o g s we d one i t j)eo. la t I h a v e o u t u p a n d s a l t e d my p o r k . an d w i f e . 2nd A l l t o w o rk a b o u g h t t h e h o u s e 3d I t s n o a d a l l d a y h a r d e we a l l a t hom e, a l l w e ll 4th I w e n t t o S a l t f o r M r s . M a in , v e r y o o ld 5th I w o rk a b o u g h t t h e p l a c e s t i l l c o l d e r . goen on w o rth s p e k e n a b o u g h t. 6th A l l t o w o rk a b o u g h t t h e p l a c e 7th I w e n t t o M i l l a t S a n t G e o rg e a l l 8th Went t o F la m b ro t o 9th S ta d e a l l n i t e 10th Went w i t h Jam es t o F ia m b ro e a s t . o h i l d r e n t o m e to n 11th I a n d Jam es oome horn a l l w e l l 12 th I a b o u g h t home m uoh o u t o f um er 13th I a n d l i t e l b o y s t o t r o y i n t h e fo r n o o n 14 th M o th er a n d I t o A n t C h ar l e t s t o s e e g r a n f a t h e r 15 th M o th er a n d I t o C .C . S m ith s a l l w e l l 16 th Went t o t r o y t o g i t my h o r s e s s h o d . a t home 17th A l l a t home i t 18th I to ffro y g o t R a c h e l s l i k e n s t a k e n f o r m y s e lf . G ot my h o r s e s sh o d w e l l Jam es don i t I 19th our s e lv e s C .C . S m ith h e r e N o th en i s w e ll C .C . s h a n n o n s a n d t o C a se s com horn b y t r o y f e t o h Jam es horn. M o th er and Jam es n o t sn o ad a l l day o o ld . I p a y e d Thomas and Jam es a o o n t t o S , H olkm an, w hioh w as £ 3 9 /3 8 P a id Bob on a n o t e £ 3 ,1 0 �C m tf 1864 The B»e4 D iary jtyg Dee._____ __ ____________________________________________ imt. 19 th ‘ ' " 20th I to t r o y th e n to Sant George to Smiths a l l n ite 21st I to Flambrough to C arlton s and Cases stade a l l n ite 22nd Do Do Do 23d I a t Jaco b s th e n to Dundas got some things 24th Mother and I to W hilders Babcocks f u m il rest a t home 25th Joseph and I to ^lambro g o t a load of hay 26th We a re a l l b e s e y g i t t e n rede fo r Rachels wedon E lon W ille t i s h elp en a l l day hard, good garl 27th R achel marred to Thomas Davy W e had a good wedon. Unkel Jacob and Ant here 28th I t raned a l l day n oth in g don a l l w ell 29th I abought home a l l w e ll 30th I to John K irks to a s a le 31st Mother and I to met on in forenoon to Flambro in a ftern o o n 1855 Jan N ew er s Day. M o th e r and I com hom a l l w ell 1 st 2nd I t o C a r l t o n s a n d s t a d e a l l n i t e a t Jaco b S e r r a s . 3d I to town meton. >/m, Tunis lo s t h is e lio tio n 4 th I a t H a r v e y B a b c o c k s a l l day 5 th I r u n a b o u g h t n o t e h d o n . I am i n a g r a d e l a b o u g h t my d e a r R a c h e l 6 th — I have h in r id e n ahought. John Jones here. I "bought me a new oap fo r $6 and 2 s h illin g s york Wm. a n d I to O a l t . I t o Sons m eton a t n i t e o f tr o b e l �C aj& C The 1865 D ia r y flZ Tan 7$fa lie a r e a l l a t hom a l l w e l l thank: God 8t h I w en t t o Troy* 9th Went t o Flam bro J a c o b w ith me s ta d e a l l n i t e a t Jones 1 0 th S ta d e a l l n i t e a t J o n e s . 1 1 th I and Jacob t o D nn das. S ta d e a l l n i t e a t Johns 12 t h I and Jacob t o C a r lto n s th a was a l l w e l l 1 3 th Stade a l l n i t e a t Jacob S ir r a s 1 4 th Vfe a re a l l a t hom and a l l w e ll thanks be to God 1 5 th I to t r o y t o M i l l g o t n o g r in d e n 1 6 th I a t home I s i c k 1 7 th J o s e p h an d I h e l p e d Mr. D . M ain a t o a t s 18th B oys and 1 h l p e d w i t h o a t s 1 9 th I w e n t t o C a r l t o n s I t r a i d h o r s e s w it h h i m h e g a v e me $ 2 t o b a t e 1 g o t a s m a l l b la c k h o r s e o f him 20 t h 1 com home a l l w e l l 2 is t It 22nd I 23d I w ent to tr o y d u e h im # 4 . 24 t h Joseph a n d B a e h e l moved t h i s day r e s t w e ll i s a s n o a n v e r y f a s t a l l a t hom e abo u g h t h o m e , v e r y c o l d , I g o t h o rs I m a id a shod, g o t wood a l l s e tle d as handel w ith d a y v e ry o o ld 2 5 th I went to U r s . B a b c o c k s s a l e 26 t h H a v e h e I n w o r k e n abought the shop 27th Went to V l a a b r o to Carltons stade all nite a l l w e ll <*ood �Ca K ,3 5 5 Jan 28th The Diar y #74 1 com hom tuck din er at John McXoss 29 th Mother and I went to A u n t Janes t u c k diner. I 0 G.C. f i l d s tuck te e very cold 30 th I went w ith ••in. to Jacobs to Plambro g is t I a t home a l l day to Mains at n ite Feb. 1 st Mother and Mrs. Main to see Bach e l 2nd I a t home i t i s a very stormy day 3d I went to Rumles, John Baker here 4 th Davy and R achel home. B etsy and George hone C arlton and Mr. McDonal here to diner. I very bad w ith a co a id bad c o f . 5th Boys and I g o t wood, very cold 6 th Boys h e lp S . C orn ell - I s ic k 7th Mother and Phres went to see Sarah and John 8 th Mother and Phres com hom l e f t a l l w ell 9th I g o t 3ick r e s t a l l w e ll 10th I went to g o t som th in gs P. woods 11th Levi Shimer com here to l e t us no that granfather Bhimer was ded he dide 1 0 oolock. Mother and I went to see him th a t n it e but he was ded before we got th a re . 12th Stormy day a l l a t home 13th Levi Bhimer here he was goen to Plan, to g it the grave dug for the above father B. >?m, Armstrong th is morning for Joseph. I went to Troy to unkels Smiths and to C h rlets. �1855 Feb". The hirga D ia r y #75 " 14th M other and I t o t h e f u r n i l th e w ords from B o o l. 9 C h a p tr . 4 and 5 . 15th 16th I w ent t o t r o y w i t h lo a d o f lum ber do do 17th Went t o M r. A . Tom sens f u r n i l th e l a r g e s t f u r n i l I e v e r s e e n I t h i n k m oer t h a n a 100 p e p e l. I w ent t o u n k e l J a c o b s g o t my d i n e r th e n to C a rlto n s l e f t t h a r a b o u g h t 6 o o lo c k . R a c h e l s ta d e a l l n ite . D. came i n th e m orning 18th M other and R a c h e l t o m eto n we a r e a l l w e ll 19th 80th I to t r o y t o S a n t G eorge to U nkel Sm iths I to t r o y do do do $ 8 . in cash 21st 22nd I tu o k lu m b e r t o t r o y do do 23d I to D. P a i d W e sle y M ain $ 1 0 . M r. Munholen $11. P . Wood $ 1 6 . I p a i d S . Holkman $ 2 5 . Mr. W hiten $20. 24th P a id P . Wood $ 4 . on la n d w hare I l i v e 25th R a c h e l an d T . h e r e a l l day a l l w e ll 26th I w en t t o F la m b ro t o C a r l t o n s s ta d e a l l n i t e 27th I to D. C ase t o s e e D avid 28th I oom hom e. March 1 st I g o t $200. V enes C o r n e l l s s t o r e b u rn t I w ent t o t r o y tu o k 2 lo a d s o f lu m b er. We a r e a l l w e l l . M rs. R obson h e r e t o t e e . I s o ld a s l a y to Mr. D u g le s f o r $ 2 0 . i n lum ber 2nd I to t r o y tu o k 2 l o a d s a l l i s w e ll 34 Tuck 2 lo a d s o f wood t o t r o y . come to s e e u s . 4 th They w ent home we was g la d to see them . and T . h e r e a l l d a y , a l l w e ll. John Long and Elmey jS R aohel �Cols? 1855 The D iary #76 I to t r o y tu c k 2 lo a d s of good To t r o y tu c k 2 lo a d s , "bad slay en , a l l w ell qfa 'lie move to t r o y , gth Tuck 2 lo a d s o f goods to tro y gth I and hoys fe to h e d 2 lo a d s a l l our hens. i s v e r y had w ith a oold r e s t w ell 10th I and hoys to o ld p la c e feto h ed oowes and a load o f s tr a w . Bought 12 hens of F, Main for l/6 B ought 19 hens of Mr. Brine I had 26 o f my own maken 57 hens, 11th We a r e a l l w e ll th a n k God fo r h is goodness 12th I w ent 1 lo a d t o th e o ld place and went out to hy some h en s g o t non, a l l w ell 13th Storm ed a l l day v e ry h ard nothing don 14th David f e tc h e d me a f a t hog wad 276 lh s , 15th A ll t o work ah ought th e p lace 16th Boys and 1 g o t wood a l l day hard I bad backake 17th T his i s Hiram s b ir th d a y he i s 8 years old. am s t i l l had w ith haokake (16) I h o t 3 h en s g iv e 5 s h i l li n g s fo r them 18th We a re a l l w e ll P r a i s God fo r i t . 19th I and hoys p u t th e r a f t e r s on the barn 20th James and X to o o r t t o Rook ton very oold 21st I work ahought th e plaoe 22nd Mother and I to unkel Smiths nobody a t home D, Main h e lp us and D, Cornell Hiram I �CstSe 1866 The H w d D iary #77 0&roh 22nd M other and I t o Win. B ish ip s to te e very good 20d A l l a t hom e. 24th I to th e o ld p l a o e . Wm. oom hom he w ell I went w ith him i n a f te r n o o n 26th R a o h e l an d Thomas t o se e u s . 26th I w ork f o r M r. Hunt a l l d ay got 66 sheves oats 27th I an d b o y s draw ed s tra w a l l day 28th M other and 1 t o M r. Hunts he gave mother 3 hens 29 th M other a t a q u i l t o n a t Mr, M isners. r a l e r o a d w ith Wm. B ish ep 30th I tu o k Jam es th e saw er to Dundas fo r $2. 31st I w e n t to h a i n e r s v i l l e th e n to lo v e v ill( ? ) A pril le t 2nd I a t J , P u l l s w ith Jane v e ry oold At D. C ases a l l d a y v e ry c o ld 3d 1 a t Ja o o b s a t Dundas, th a was a l l w ell 4th I oom hom C a r lto n $7 8 . in oash 6th I work a t th e b a r n r u f v e ry hard 6th 7th I work a t th e b a rn r u f . At th e b a r n a l l d ay 8th Unkel D avid Rymal h e a r th e f i r s t time he was a t t h i s p la o e I was g la d t o see him 9th 1 and boys to work abought home 10th I to th e S tone Hoad. I paid S, Holman $20. p a id Wm. Main $ 6 . I bought 11 hens 11 th 1 g o t E lo a d s o f stra w of Mr. Hunt, a l l w ell P . B u tle r and w ife here George went for them I a t the Good F riday, �T he Re-ed Dx ar y 1055 3.2th X3th 14 th 16th 16 th X w ent to th e #78 o ld p la c e f o r hay X a t hom e U n k e l S m ith h e r e We a l l a t hom t o w o rk o n t h e p l a c e N. M i s n e r a n d w i f e h e r e a l l w e l l W ent t o th e o l d p l a o e l e t Wood h a v e a wagon f o r $70 1 7 th I w e n t a n d g o t som w i l d t r e a s t o p u t a t t h e d o er 1 8 th 1 9 th A l l t o w o rk a b o u g h t t h e p l a o e Made som e f i n o e . B oys t o o ld p la c e ( 1 8 th ) M r s . C o le m a n a n d M r s . P r i n e s e e u s 2 0 th a , C o r n e l l a n d C. B e n e t h e a r a l l d a y 2 1 st I tu c k C. B e n e t a d ra g f o r $11. 22nd J o s e p h a n d I t o D u n d a s t o s e e Jao o b Q3d To C a s e s a n d t o C a r l t o n s g o t some seed p o to . 24th M o th e r a n d I t o M ain s an d t o C. C o r n e lls 26th A l l t o w o rk G e o rg e h e a r 26 th A l l t o w o rk M o th e r t o s e e R a c h e l l a l l w e ll 27 th Went t o D u n d a s w i t h B e n n e tt t o J a c o b s . 28 th I oome hom f o u n d a l l w e l l 29 th A l l a t home 30th I t o F ie m b ro s t a d e a l l n i t e a t u n k e ls J a c o b s . May ? <in“- I t o D undas t o J a c o b s g o t 8 b u sh e l o f w heat an d 4 7 l b s a t 1 7 / 6 y o r k a b u s h e l h ig h p r i c e . I s o l d my b u g g y t o J a o o b f o r $ 6 0 . v e r y o h e p . . 1. 4 th I w ork Do a b o u g h t t h e hom e Do Do �C/JUirC The 3.866 mzr' gth . D ia ry #77 We p l a n t e d some p o to and o th e r work Mr. Wood an d D a v id and Wm. t o d i n e r . -n e v e r h e r e b e f o r e David was I to Dundee w i t h D avid th e n t o C a rlto n s I at oases, i t snow ed a l l d a y , 6 in c h e s deep gth C a r lto n f e t c h e d me t o Dundee 1 com horn w ith Jesey C o rn e ll I fo u n d a l l w e l l 10th -Boys an d I t o w o rk a b o u g h t home 11th We m aid t h e f e n c e b e f o r e th e doer 12th I w ent t o H u n ts r a s e n t h e fra m e , th e b e s t fram e I e v e r s e e n i n my l i f e 13th A ll a t home a l l w e l l 14th Boys a n d I d r o e d s t o n e a l l day 15th We p l a n t e d p o t o s on t h e u p e r l o t 16th We a t t h e s t o n e a g a i n an d g o t som h ay 17th We w ork a b o u g h t home a l l w e l l 18th Jam es and I t o D undas f e t c h e d M rs. M cCloskey back 19th I s e n t R a c h e ls cow and c a l f to h e r 20th T h is i s a v e r y b e a t e f u l m orning we a r e a l l w e ll 21st I w en t t o D. C olm ans g o t 10 b u s h e l o f o a ts 22nd M other and I to U n ltel F i l d s a l l w e ll 234 Boys w orked a t t u r n i p s g ro u n d h a rd 24th 1 and G eorge t o D ugdas to s e l e b r a t Queens b i r t h day 2Bth We w ork a b o u g h t home v e r y h a rd �CcL&f The 1855 D ia ry #78 Hay 26th We w o rk t h e p o t o g r o n d I t i r e d 27th V e ry n i s e m o r n i n g , a l l w e l l . Thomas Davy and B aohel h e re 28th B oys a n d I w o rk a t new g ro u n d 29th A l l w e l l , sam e w o rk 30th We p l a n t e d June 1 st 2nd A l l t o w o rk a t new g r o u n d do do 3d do do 4 th A ll w e l l M o th e r 5th AH t o w o rk o n new som p o t o a n d w o rk a t new g ro u n d t o m e to n i n a f t e r n o o n g ro u n d 7 th 8th P la n t p o to I backake, to d in e r i n new g r o u n d p l a n t p o t o . M r. D. M ain an d Wm. W illim a s 9th I t o C h a r l e s B e n e t s g o t som p e a s an d p o to 10th r a n e y m o r n in g a l l w e l l 11th Went t o B u n d a s t h e n t o C a s e s t h e n t o H a i n e s v i l l 12 th To H a m i l t o n t h e n t o D u n d a s t h e n oom home 13 th I l o a d my t u r n i p 14 th 1 5 th P h e r f s a n d I w o rk on t h e r o a d On t h e r o a d a g a i n 16 th R a i n i n f o m o n i n a f t e r n o o n I w e n t t o M r, S te n e b o u g h a n d W oods r a s e n m i l l 1 7 th B oys a n d I h o a d p o t o s a l l d a y 1 8 th We l a t h sead t h e D uohm ans h o u s e a l l d a y �T he S e e d D i a r y 1855 #79 We w o rk a t D u ch m an s a l l d a y v e r y t i r e d 20tb Went t o S a n t G e o rg e a n d t o u n k e l S m ith , a n d t o D a v id M a in s s e t i l e d w i t h h im . B o u g h t some p o r k fro m H o lk m a n . R a n e y t i m e w a u g h te r v e r y h i . 22nd 1 s io k 234 I w ent to s to n e ro a d g o t a lo a d o f tim b e r. M u rfe s w e n t a w a y d o n 1 0 d a y s w o rk a t 1 0 / I p a i d th e m $ 8 i n c a s h f o r w o rk a t h o u s e i n t h e n o o n g o t w ood i n a f t e r n o o n 24th A l l a t hom e i t 25th The m u r f e s com b a c k w o rk 4 d a y s I p a i d th em $ 9 . 26th A l l t o w o rk a b o u g h t t h e p l a c e 27th I w ent 28th 29th 1 oom horn g o t som w i n d e r s a c k p a i d A l l t o w o r k a b o u g h t hom e (27th) 28th ra in e d to D undas som e J a c o b t u c k me t o C a rlto n s $ 2 .4 0 H ir a m r u n a n a i l i n h i s f o o t v e r y b a d We l o o k f o r R a c h e l a n d Thom as d i d n o t com e July 1 st We a r e 4th I a n d M r. M i s n e r w e n t t o w a g o n , H ira m v e r y b a d 10th H ira m b a d . H th I t o w o rk i n s h o p . fo o t, v e ry bad 12th J a o o b com e t o 13th i ^ th it a l l w e ll d raw ed i n a d o tc h e r I w o rk a t (d o c to r ) D o c . Mun W oran l a n o e d H i r a m 's s e e H ira m h e i s v e r y b a d hay v e r y tir e d r a in e d we a r e I w o rk i n 6th I got in t h e .............. th e a l l w e ll shop a l l d a y D ro y e d i n l a s t o f o u r h a y . R a c h e l a n d T h o m as, a n d C a r l t o n a n d Wm. h e r e . J o s e p h and C h r i s t e e n C ase h ere �C/UC-K !866 Th# /^o 2i 0 t 1 w ent t o F la m b ro s t a d e a l l n l t e unkol Jaoobs* 22nd Went t o C a r l t o n e and C ases 25th V ery r a n e tim e * 26th I work a b o u g h t th e b a rn 27th Went t o s t o n e r o a d g o t b ord s 26th Morse and G eo rg e w e n t t o th e s to n e road 29th A l l a t home a l l w e l l thanlc God 50th We work a t t h e b a rn h a rd tir e d * 01a t Boys and I w ork a t h ay v e r y hard r in e wheat her Aug, le t I work a t h a y v e r y hard* T h is i s my b ir th I am 6 6 y e a r s o l d t h i s day 2nd 1 work a t 2d Went t o E’lam b ro t o h a r v e s t my wheat 4th I a t Be a l l d ay oome home t h a t n it e J o se p h h a s com home stole t h e b a r n and o th e r work 5th A l l a t home a l l d a y , a l l w e ll ®th I work f o r t a l e r £th 8th 9th 10 th i to fla m b ro do i n h a r v e s t hard fo r lo a d o f w heat do do llth I to work i n h a r v e s t f o r A, Hunt, hard 18th At hom a l l w e l l thank God I rnoad a l l d ay v e r y t i r e d a t n it e 14 th hr awed in hay a l l w e ll I moad a t A. Columns day. �Cat* The Heed D i a r y 1866 #88 Jan 7th 8th V e ry o o l d s t i l l . 10th Went t o S . H okm ans 11th J o s e p h a t t h e G a te 18th N o t muoh d o n my t o e b a d 13th I t h a s s n o e d som a l l w e l l b u t p o o r t o e v e r y bad I l e t D . W eage h a v e t h e s o r a l h o r s e t o go to Wood s t o c k 14th I t o o o r t a t R o o k to n . S ta d e v e r y l a t e . Van S i o k l . 15th S e t l e d w i t h D u c h S h u m ak er d u e him t h r e e d o l l e r s an d 2 s h i l l i n g s , 86th I a n d D . C o lm an w e n t t o S q e r s t o s u e Beny Ony Van S i o k e l f o r r u n i n g t h e t o l e g a t e 87th Snoye d a y . Feb. 3d M o th e r a n d G e o rg e t o s e e R a o h e l I b a d w i t h s o e r to e B eet G e o rg e h a s gon f o r B e ts y 6th I m oved t o D a v id M a in s p l a o e . I h a v e h i r e d t h i s p l a o e f o r s i x y e a r s I g i v e him >$50. a y e a r he g a v e s me t h e g a r d o n a n d 2 a o k e r s o f la n d w ith some o t h e r p r i v l e g s . I h a v e been a l l weake m oven u p . 13th R aohel h e re to se e u s . 8 1 st ) 1860 ) I am g o e n t o k e e p a o o n t a g a n how t h i n g s goes w i t h m e. H ira m i s h e a r s i o k w i t h t h e A r e s i p l e s I am n o t w e l l i t i s v e r y s to r m e y . M o th er i s w e ll. G e o rg e i s w o rk e n f o r Dun. 82nd 1 q u ite s io k . H iram some b e t e r . U n k le S m ith s f o r s t r a w G eorge t o 23d A H a b o u g h t th e h o u s e , ra n e d a l l day h ard �1855 The **»d D ia r y #81 I w ant w i t h S m ith to A ncestor 7th I work a t b a r n v ery h a rd a l l day lfltb " 19th 1 and ®o t h e r t o C .C . S 20tb X w ent t o John B ia s d e ls moad hard 2i s t " do ” s i c k in afternoon mi tb s a l l w all do 22nd I a t t h e h a y a l l day h a rd 22d X s t i l l a t t h e h a y v e r y h o t wether 24th I a t bay v e ry t i r e d 25th S t i l l a t h a y u n k e l »Vm, and h is son here 26th M other and c h i l d r e n to camp meton 27th X w ent t o X). Colmans to G. Jones I h av e done no r i t o n s in c e the 27th day of A ugust 1 am so ry t h a t I did not Hot. 13th Bov. I and boyB work a t house a l l day. b e e f from P . M ain f o r 3 .2 .7 . 14th M other t o a q u i l t o n a t C. M isners, raney day 1856 7an7 1 s t 3d I bought 43 iv . 8* I b o u g h t a t o l e g a te fo r £1500 cy. did not come nee t e l th e t h i r d day in afternoon had some t r u b e l tu k e in 1 .4 .0 5th 6th 1 .2 /s , 1 .3 / 2 /4 co p ers 6th Went t o se e Sarah and John a l l w ell 7th Went to Dundas traded a cuter for a horse slay* Cold ind eed not much don a l l w e ll abought home �Ca*< i860 feG7 The Di*r y #88 24th Wo J est dun b reok f«at wo w ell, Hiram lu q u ite w e ll thank God. I went with Cornell to John K irk s. Jacob und hie three gurlo here to eee ub. 26th We are a l l w e ll . Wo thank God for hie kindness and maroy. Hiram and I worken at handBlay 26th A ll a t home a l l w e ll 27th I went to D* Cases 28th 1 to D. Cases and to Watterdon Saw som men f i t s one man got his ear bit of. F rid ay I to Rooton THE GRATE BRAK DOWH The g re a t Western Railway on the desjurdins Canal Hamilton Bridge on Thursday March 12th, 1867 100 s o f l i v e s lo s t . B everly, March 15, S h e ffild �C a ^ jf The steed D iary i860 Canning, G*W. John McDonald d ie d . L e ft a w ife and fiv e children. My son by law. Wm. Shannon Death N otices p asted in back o f the Diary SSitMM: At West F lam boro, Feb. 22nd, James Newman. Aged 72 years. SHANNON: George C# Shannon, at the residence of his b ro th er. Wood S tr e e t Toronto, on Thursday, June 5, (Ho year mentioned) HOWIES: On Thursday, the 18th i n s t . at Dundas, Bose A r e l i c t o f th e l a t e Edward Knowles, aged 53 years. �The S e ed D ia r y #85 • Poor l i t t l e J o e , p o o r l i t t l e Joe Pop y e r e y e s w id e open Joey Pur I 'v e b r o u g h t you su n p in g re a t A p p les? No; a d e rn e d s i g h t b e tte r D o n 't you t a k e no i n t , r e s t w ait F lo w ers J o e - I knowd y o u 'd lik e 'em A in t them s c r u m p tio u s a i n t them high? T ears my b oy w o ts them f u r Joey T h ere, p o o r l i t t l e Joe d o n 't cry I was s k i p p i n p a s t a w inder Where a b a n g -u p l a d y s o t A ll among a l o t o f b u sh es Each one c l i m b i n ' from a pot E v ery b u sh h a d f lo w e r s on i t P r e t t y ? Mebbe n o t I Oh no Wish you c o u ld a s e e n em growin I t was s u c h a s t u n n i n ' show. P o ta tio n : B egan to p ic k s t r a w b e r r i e s fo r Hopkins 26th Ju n e . June 2 6 th June 2 7 th 82 bask ets 22 " Christina Keid began to p ie o e a Log-Cabin q u ilt on the 28th o f F eb ru ary 1883. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jacob Case Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1837-1860 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, Wentworth County, Beverly Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Jacob Case Diary, 1837-1860 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jacob Case Diary, 1837-1860 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. September 18, 1837 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scan of Typed Transcription Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Jacob Case Diary Collection UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text (V ? / O /u it /id- O arro/l ����\ n , ~ / \ / y \ �/ 1m V - ��Diary of Jacob Case Interesting Record of Observations, Given In Homely Language, Deals With Customs and People He Knew As He Made Note of Things Nearly Century Ago By H. forlo M iller/*/ / Few records of the pioneer days of this country are of more interest to historians than those m ost per* sonal of all records, the diaries of individuals. In them is found a wealth of social data which is not to be obtained from any of the more impersonal sources, such as newspapers, im portant though the latter are in reconstructing the life of a period. W estern Ontario is particularly fortunate in the num ber of diaries of its pioneers th a t have been pre­ served. W ithin recent years the diaries of Rev. W illiam Proudfoot, the pioneer Presbyterian cleric in London, and of H enry C. R. Becher, one of London's early lawyers, have appeared in printed form in the Papers and Records of the On­ tario H istorical Society. In addition to these, a num ber of other local diaries have been copied, through the efforts of Dr. Edwin Seaborn, vice-president of the London and Middlesex H istorical Society. Dr. Seaborn has distributed these copies ^imong severed provincial libraries ivnd archives, including the Public Archives of Canada, a t Ottawa. One of the latest of D r. Seaborn’s local “finds” is the diary of Jacob Case, an early settler in the H am il­ ton district. The original of the diary is in the possession of Jam es A. Reed, of Lam beth, and one of the copies has been presented by Dr. Seaborn to the library of the University of W estern Ontario. The first p art of the Case diary, covering the period from Sep­ tember. 1837, to January, 1847, is. in reality, a ledger, while the second part, M arch, 1851, to February, 1860, is the diary proper. The ledger is a valuable historical record, by reason of the inform ation contained in regard to prices of commodities. In 1837. for instance, w heat sold at nine shillings ($1.80) per bushel, and eight years later the price was down to $1. Jacob Case, like m any of our pioneers, had not been able to avail himself of the privileges of a thor­ ough education, consequently h is1 grammar and his spelling are fre­ quently at fault. He apparently was quite aware of this failing, for a marginal note on a page of the diary reads: ‘Reder you must not look at speling. I du it as well as I can.” Incidentally, this notation settles, in Jacob Case’s case, the time-honored question about diaries: Did the w riter intend others to read his personal record? The Case diary is one of those chatty, informal records that de­ light the heart of the historian fortunate enough to uncover one. Jacob got around quite a lot and attended most of the social func­ tions in his neighborhood. On March 27, 1851, “Rachel had a quiltin’—garIs and boys played til midnight.” That was pretty late, but on May 24 of the sam e year "William and David went to Dundas to pig shave, came home 3 o’clock in the morning.” A feature of pioneer life was the annual militia general training day, when every able-bodied male be­ tween certain specified years a t­ tended for the purpose of going through the manual of arms, albeit the “arms” in many cases con­ sisted of broom handles and um ­ brellas. On June 28, then, we find that our friends, William and David, were “a t the trainen.” During this period the old Great W estern Railroad line was in the course of being laid, from Hamilton to London, and Mr. Case from time to time records having delivered loads of gravel to the contractor to be used for ballast. On August 1, 1851, Mr. Case in­ forms us that he had reached his 61st birthday, and also notes his method of celebrating his arrival at an age when most men of our modern age have retired from active life: “I worked hard all day." Some of the social activities of the ’50s are touched on in the fol­ lowing extracts from the Case diary: “August 4 (1851)—M other and I went to Galt to see the fire com­ pany work. The Preston ingin was the best. (Competitions between rival volunteer fire companies were an outstanding feature of pioneer life in W estern Ontario.) “January 1 (1853)—New Y ear’s Day. We are all well. Thank God. This is dun in the morning. We all tuck dinner on a 14-lb turkey Carlton gave us. Staid up til half after one.” The pioneers were a hardy lot, as witness this account of a bap­ tism al service held in the late w inter: “M arch 6 (1853)—M other and I to Uncle S m ith’s. W ent to m eetin’ —th e m ost people I ever see. They w as seven people dipped th a t day. Cold th a t day. “A pril 4 (1853)—I and D. Case w ent to H am ilton to see the Sus­ pension B ridge and o th er w orks of the rale road.” T he Q ueen's B irthday (M ay 24) was, of course, one of the great days of the y ear: "M ay 24 (1853)— I to D undas to silib rate th e Queen —God bless her.” The tem perance m ovem ent was becom ing stro n g in th e province in the m id-fifties an d Mr. Case had joined the local branch of the Sons lof Tem perance. F ro m th e follow­ ing cryptic en try in his diary, it appears th a t he had yielded to tem ptation: “Ju n e 25 (1853)—I had a case w ith th e Sons of T em ­ perance. I w in th e suit. I w ill not vilate the pledge again.” T he P rovincial E xhibition was held in H am ilton in 1853: “O ctober 3-4 (1853)—I am going to H am ilton to P ervinchel Show. T his a fte r­ noon I am going as fa r a s D. Case's. I am agoing to sta y till it is over . . . I bought a badge for 5 shillings currency —* H am ilton 1853, M em ber’s B adge — w hich ad ­ m its m e in the Show w hile it lasts. I saw th e best stock I ever see. T he plow ing m atch an d the horse tra d e 1 — two popular am usem ents of the day: “O ctober 21 (1853)—T her was a plow ing m atch a t m y pi" I I team s th a t plowed. I w en. H enry B abock’s an d tu ck suppt. T his w as th e first plow ing m atch ever in B everly (Tow nship). “F eb ru ary 7 (1854) — I trad ed horses w ith C arlton even—a sorrel colt for a red rone horse 5 y ear old. A good young horse. All well. P olitical loyalties w ere stro n g in the '50s: “Septem ber 19 (1854)—1 saw the Rev. R obert Spence—he is agane to offer for P arlem ent. I prom ised him to du ail I w as able to du for him . I am proud to w ork for so good a m an. I tru s t I will succeed. “O ctober 15 (1854) — Spence gained his election by 337 of a m a­ jority. Spence forever fo r m e.” And finally, a form of en te rta in ­ m ent th a t still retains its old-tim e popularity: “F eb ru ary 28 (I860)— I to D. Case’s and to W aterdon. Saw some m en flte—one m an got his ear bit off.” �1837 V7ritten by- Jaoob Case S ep t. 18 20 D. C am bell D e t'r to 170 f t . o f 2 by 3 S can tlo n a t 8/ 7 . Coohner To 210 f e e t of 30 f e e t o f oke a t 1 0 / 0.12.7 0. 3.0 29 D. C am bell Defer. to 12 p ie c e s 20 f e e t lo n g 2 by 7 to 3 " 34- by 7 20 f t . long J . D enent Defer. . 1 .1 6 .0 29 to 300 f e e t o f 2 in ch P lan k a t 12/ 1# 0 .0 to 500 " o f ro o fin g 29 30 O ct. 7 H. B enet D e tr. . „ 0 to 600 f e e t o f 1& boards a t 1 2 / 3*x ' M r. Lamby & S o n s., D e tr . . © £ to 224 f e e t o f inch a t 6 / ^ ‘iV o to 231 " o f S id in g a t 6 /_______________ . 0 ,J- P. Cochner, D e tr. n 14 to 2 b u sh el of w heat a t 9 / u * " 10 J , Spenoer, D e tr. to 114 f e e t o f R ufing a t 4 / 285 " " l£ a t 9 / 44 " oke a t 10/ 0 . 4= * 1. 5* 0. 3. 0-13-7 _#1_ _ THE M g DIARY �1837 #2 O ct. 14 4th 5 13th 16th 17th 17th 18th 19th 20th The et)A Diary Geo. Rymal D e tr. to 800 f e e t of s id in g a t 6 / 2. 8.0 to 200 f e e t of ru fin g a t 4 / 0 . 8.0 - James Smith - D e tr. to 1100 f e e t of Joioe & R a fte rs a t 7/ - W in. Binby to 140 f e e t o f flo o rin g a t 12/ to 44 " o f 2 inoh plank a t 12 / - Mr. Lamby & Sons to 500 f e e t of S id in g a t 6 / to 150 " o f in o h a t 7 / - James M arkle, D e tr. to 400 f e e t o f in ch a t 7 / to 50 " o f S o an tlo n a t 6 / | B uiiok 52 f e e t o f i i boards a t 8 / 440 " o f S o an tlo n a t 6 / - George Rymal to 300 f e e t o f inoh a t 6 / to 300 " S id in g a t 6 / to 150 f e e t ru fin g a t 4 / - J . Spencer, D e tr. to 53 f e e t o f oke S oantlon a t 10/ to 66 f e e t of inoh oke boards a t 8) to 200 " o f S oantlon a t 6 / - John B in k ley D e tr. to 1508 f e e t of 2 inoh plank a t 12/ - Geo. Rymal D e tr. to 210 f e e t inch a t &/ to 150 s id in g a t 6 / 3. 17. 0 0. 17. 0 0. 5. 4 1. 10. 0 10. 6 1. 8. 0 0. 3. 0 0. 4 . 2 1 .9 . 0 0. 18. 0 0 . 18. 0 0 . 6. 0 0. 5. 10 0. 5. 4 0. 12. 0 9. 1. 0 0 .1 5 . 0 �C/Ltc 1837 The Rswd D iary Nov. 7 George Rymal D etr. to 300 f e e t of inch boards a t 7/ 7 Mr. B ulick 733 f e e t of R a fte rs a t 6/ 7 John Walker 40 f e e t o f basswood a t 16/ 24 f e e t of pine inch boards a t 7/ 7 John F re d e ric k - 53 f e e t of inoh a t 6/ 3 J.B . Em it 2500 f t . of R ufing a t 4/ 6 John Cochner 600 f t . of ru f in g a t 4 / 11 ft b u sh el o f wheat a t 8/ 9 Mr. B u lick D e tr. to - 1525 f e e t o f S id in g a t 6/ 9 Mr. Doge to 660 f e e t o f S can tlo n a t 6/ 600 f e e t o f R ufing a t 4 / 9 F. Cochner to 800 f t . of R ufing 9 M r. Damby - & Sons. 108 f e e t o f in ch to Sawing sm all lo g a t 4 / 16th Mr. B ulick D e tr. to 2435 f e e t of in ch a t 7/ to 324 " o f S idintt a t 6/ 15th Mr. V alens 131 f e e t of to 556 fe e t D etr | l£ boards a t 12/ o f S id in g a t 6 / 16th Mr. P e te rs -■ 200 f t . of 2 in ch p lanking 16th J . Colman - 900 f t . inoh 16th H. King - 1000 f t . Lath a t 4 / #3 . 1 . 1. 0 2. 4 . 0 0 . 6. 5 0. 2. 0 0. 3. 2 5. 0. 0 1* 4. 0 0 .1 6 . 0 4 .1 1 . 6 1 .12 . 0 0 .1 4 . 6 0. 4 . 0 9 .1 8 . 5 1 .1 9 . 6 0 . 15. 8 1 .1 3 . 4 1. 4 . 0 4. 1. 0 2. 0. 0 �CtL&Z The EseSfc D iary 1837 #4 Nov. 17 Mr. Damby & Sons 50 f t . Dry inoh 0 . 4. 0 17 H. Wabns 104 f t . of l£ a t 12/ 0 .1 2 . 4 19 Mr. B uliok - 42 f e e t of S id in g a t 6 / 0 . 2. 8 19 Wm. Han - 1®5 f e e t o f oke 1 .0 . 0 21 H. V alens - 720 f t . of S can tlo n a t 6 / 2. 3. 3 21 Mr. B uliok - 493 f t . of S id in g a t 6 / 1 .1 0 . 0 24 Wm. M cKinley - 818 f t . of inoh a t 6 / 2 . 9 . 0 24 Mr. B uliok to 304 f t . o f s id in g a t 6 / to 1011 f t . of 2 in ch p lan k a t 1 2 / to saw ing 2 oke lo g s 6. 1. 4 0 . 8 . 0 27 B. Spenoer - 545 f t . of £ s t u f f a t 6 / 1 .1 9 . 0 22nd H. M ille r - 400 f t . o f la t h a t 4 / 0 .1 6 . 0 Deo. 3 J . Spencer to th e h a l f o f a l o t of lum ber 5. 7. 4 4 5 Mr. B u lio k to 150 f e e t o f inoh p lan k a t 12/ to 404 f e e t of 2 inoh p lan k a t 12/ to 156 f e e t o f 2 inoh oke a t 16/ 3 . 6 . 6 1. 6. 4 11th L. A sh a lin - 12 f t . o f 2 in ch oke a t 16/ 0 . 2 . 0 12th 800 f t . o f in o h a t 7 / (Mr, B uliok) 2 .1 6 . 0 13th Mr. B uliok 43 f t . o f 1% B oards a t 12/ 76 " o f S o an tlo n a t 6/ 0 . 5 . 4 0 . 4 . 6 14th Wm. McKinley to 7 5 fe e t o f in o h a t 7/ to 74 " o f l'j- boards a t 12/ 0 . 5. 9 0 . 9 . 0 �1837 CcL^C The Bwrt D iary #5 Dec. 14th - Mr. John B inkley D e tr. to 400 f e e t of inoh a t 7/ 1 . 8. 0 to 150 " o f 1^ boards a t 8 / 0 . 12.0 14th - Dr. H am ilton D etr. to 400 f e e t of R ufing a t 4 / 1 . 12.0 to 400 " " " It 18th - H. Vale ns - 608 f t . o f inoh a t 7/ 2. 2.7 20th - J a s . Duncan - 900 " of la th a t 4 / 1 . 16.0 20th - J . Coleman D e tr. to 400 f t . inch a t 7/ 0 . 8.0 to 100 " R ufing a t 4 / 0 . 4 .0 to 72 " S oantlon 0 . 4.6 23cL 26 1837 Jan. - Mr. P e te rs D etr (P aid) to 153 f e e t of 2 in ch basswood a t 16/ 1. 4.6 Mr. B uliok - 55 f t . o f inch oke a t 4 / 0 . 4 .5 . R obt. W atts - due me on s e ttle m e n t 6. 4.6 1838 Jan. - S e ttle m e n t made betw een W m. Shannon and George Rymal, due (York) Jan 3d. - Mr. Murry o f Dundas lum ber to be p aid in a month 20th A nis Carson D e tr. to 56 f t . of S ean tlo n a t 6 / to 8 b u sh el o f o a ts a t 3 / to 2 b u sh el o f wheat a t 4 / to 400 of hay a t 4 / to 1 Stead Peb. Mr. P e te rs D e tr. 13th 169 f e e t of 2 inoh basswood plank 22nd Jo s. Morgan - 600 f t . of R ufing a t 5/ 5. 4 . 0 1 .1 8 . 0 0. 3. 4 1. 4. 0 0 .1 6 . 0 0 .1 6 . 0 2. 0. 0 1. 7. 2 0 .1 5 . 0 �C&-&e The Seed D iary 1857_____________________________________________ #6 FebT ' 28 Jos eph Morgan D etr. to 500 f e e t of inch a t 7/ 1 .1 5 .0 27 Mr. ^ e te rs - 263 f t . of basswood March V T m . McKinley - 125 f e e t of 1-J- a t 12/ 0 .1 5 .0 23 A p ril Mr. ^ e te r s - 100 f t . of basswood 0 .1 6 .0 13 Aug. Due John B inkley (^ork) 7.11.10 10 to be p aid in Lumber. 1841 1842 M r# IVells D e tr. Oct. to & §■ b u sh el of tu rn ip s a t l / 6 (p d .) 0 . 8. 3 17th 17th A. Reeves - 1 lo ad o f wood 0 . 6. 0 19th A. Kerby D e tr. to Drawing 36 b u sh el o f w heat from B ra n tfo rd a t 10^ p er b u sh el 20th to 3539 lb . of w heat a t 10^ (p a id ) $10.25 24th ( E . McDonnal D e tr. ( to one load o f wood ( ( to 8 b u sh el of tu rn ip s a t l /6 o • • O 26 0 .1 2 . 0 27 E.M. Donnal D e tr. to 1 load o f wood 0. 4 . 0 27 David Shannon, D e tr . to 20 b u sh el of poto a t 2 / 2. 0. 0 27 John M urray - 25 b u sh el of poto a t 2/ 2 .1 0 . 0 O c t. 27 Morr is Lutz - D e tr. To drawing b o ile r to Dundas 0 . 8 . 0 Nov. 2nd Benet F ran k len D e tr. to 2000 b ric k to l-j- days work w ith team a t 16/ 4 . 0 . 0 1. 4 . 0 �1842 The freed Diary r-7 No t. Sd John Murry - 400 bricks at Drawing load o f b rick s 0 . 16. 0 0 . 8. 0 7 John Murray D etr. to lObushel of turnips at l/ 6 0 . 15. 0 7 Morris lu ts D etr. to 1100 Brick 2 . 4 . 0 i i Morris Luts - 350 brick a t 4 / o • H • O 11 Mr. Bugles D etr. to 1 /2 bushel corn 0 . 2. 0 21 Doc. M ichel D etr. to 1 load o f wood 0 . 6. 0 25 Doc. M ichel D etr. to 1 load of wood a t 6/ 0 . 12. 0 Deo. 1st Joseph Lance D etr. to 1 load o f wood Cash o o « • < 4 * 00 • • OO 3d Doc. M ichel - 1 load o f wood a t 4 / 0 . 6 . 0 6th S e ttle d w ith Mary Case (York) due me. 1 . 5. 0 21 Mr. Smith (T aler) D etr. to 3 load o f wood 0 . 18. 0 Jen. 3d Jos. Lance - to Cash 0 . 16. 0 4 Ym. M iller - to cash (York) 40/ 2. 0 . 0 5 £ . HcBonnal 1 load o f wood Cash 0 . 4 . 0 0 . 16. 0 o �(CVyc The Bewd D iary 3.848 12_ IMF- Jan. 6 Joseph Lanoe D etr to Cash 16/ 0 .1 6 .0 Feb. Joseph Lanoe 28 to Load of Straw 0. 6.0 A p ril Joseph Lanoe 6 Cash _ ( y o rk ) $6. 3. 4 ,0 | A. Beeves Cash fl6, 2. 4 .0 Maroh Mr. Niokorshara D etr. to C alf sk in 0 . 8.0 Hind q u a rte r of v e a l 0. 7.8 A p ril Joseph Lanoe 15 15£ o f v e a l a t 5d. 0 . 7. 0 Ju ly John oommenoed work (month) 13th Aug. 14 John tim e out (p a id him $ 1 8 .) Aug. 31st Wheat th ra sh e d 10.14 bus S ept. Joseph Lanoe D e tr. to oash 0, 16,0 to sheep sk in 4 / 0 . 4,0 S ept. David Shannon D etr. 4 37 lb , of flow er 0. 9. 0 to 14 b ushel of wheat a t 4 / 5 ,1 8 . 0 9th Wheat cleaned up, 163 bushel 16th P aid to John E n g leh art fo r work |)4.00 18th John Murray, D e tr, to load of b rio k 1* 4 .0 to load of sand 0. 8,0 20 Thoe. More D e tr. to load of hubs 0, 4. 0 �1843 C.£L&? #9 Oot. End 2nd 24 24 24 Hot. 16th Deo. 5 9 Joseph Lanoe, to - cash 16/ D e tr. D etr. A. Parm ent to 200 b ric k to 4 bushel of tu rn ip s a t 2 / A. A shline to 6 b u sh el of tu rn ip s a t 2 / S e ttle d w ith Mr. Dugles p a id him up to th is d a te . (Wm. Shannon) T. M oris to 2 b u sh el of buokwheat a t 4 / to b u sh el of peas a t 4 / E, McDonal D e tr. to 100 lb s . of B eef a t 4d/ Reeves -Shoemaker D e tr. 92 lb s . o f b e e f a t 3d/ E. McDonal. - 1 load o f wood to 1 lo ad of wood 0. 16. 0 0. 4 . 0 0. 4. 0 0 . 12. 0 0. 4 . 0 0 . 4. 0 1 .12. 0 1. 2. 6 0. 4 . 0 0. 4 . 0 9 A. Parm ent D e tr. to 3 b u sh el of poto a t 9 Win. Reeves to 3 b u sh el of poto a t 3 / to 414 lb s o f b e e f 0. 9. 6 0 . 9. 0 1. 0. 2 12th Doo. M iohel - load of wood 0. 6. 0 14th Doo. M iohel - load of wood 0. 6 . 0 19th T. Dunkin D e tr. to lo ad o f (irn ) from Dundas 0. 4. 0 20 John M ury,- lo ad of etraw 0 .1 2 . 0 20 Jo s. Lanoe - cash 0 .1 6 . 0 22nd E. MoDonal D e tr. to 9 lb . of muten a t 4 / 0. 3. 0 �1843 C aiz The Reed D iary #10 Deo. 22nd 26 29 1844 8 10 27 Feb. 9th 10th 8th March 2nd 11th Feb. 14 Maroh 9th T. M orris D etr. 12£ lb . muten a t 5 / E ; McDonal D etr. 1 load o f wood W m. Reeves (shoemaker) D etr. to oash 4 / C. MoDonal - 1 load o f wood • Mr. McKinley 305 f e e t o f s t u f f a t 8 / 305 " o f lumber a t 6 / W m. MoKinley to 264 f e e t o f lumber a t 8 / to 125 f e e t o f " W m. R eeves to 1-J- b u sh el of poto a t 3 / 12 heads o f oabeg W m. Reeves 60 lb . of flo w er C. McDonal to 1 load o f wood David Shannon D e tr . to 5 b u sh el of wheat a t 8 / . (york) Joseph Lance - cash 1 6 / John Mury - 1 load o f straw W m . Reeves - 1 b u sh el o f tu rn ip s 3 " o f poto Andrew Jones - cash for tax (York) 0 . 5. 0 0 . 4. 0 0 . 4 . 0 0 . 4 . 0 1 . 8. 0 1 . 1 . 0 1 . 8. 0 0 . 7. 6 0 . 4 . 6 0 . 3 . 0 0 . 13 .0 0 . 4 . 0 2 . 0 . 0 0 . 16 . 0 0 . 16 . 0 0 . 2. 0 9 . 0 1 . 0 . 10 oash - 8/ 0 8. 0 Jan. 4th 6 �Cax< 1044 The D iary #11 March” 18th - Joseph Lanoe D etr. to h a lf tun of hay 1 . 12.0 21 - C. MoDonal D etr. to 2 load of wood 0. 4 .0 28 - Jos. lanoe to 616 f e e t s id in g 1. 17.0 26 - Dr. H am ilton D e tr. to h a lf tun of hay (York) 1. 12.0 26 - Jo s. Lanoe - 139 f t . of sid in g a t 6/ 0. 8 .3 26 - Mr. Smith ( ta le r ) D e tr. to 17 lb . of v e a l a t 4 / 0 . 5.8 26 - Nickersham & W illiam sD e tr. to o a lf sk in 0 . 6.0 26 - A. Reeves 4 b u sh el o f poto a t 3 / 0 .1 2 . 0 A p ril - C. MoDonal D e tr. to 1 lo ad of wood 0 . 4 . 0 3d - J a s . L ite fo o t p aid me $5. on h is note 5th - E . MoDonal D e tr. 2 load of wood a t 4/ 10th 11th 2nd Maroh 18th J . Spencer 200 f e e t of 2 in ch plank W m. McKinley - 585 inch boards a t 6/ Doc. H am ilton. D e tr. to h a lf tu n of hay James Smith ( ta le r ) to oash 32/ y o r k .... 0 . 8 . 0 1. 0. 0 1 .1 2 . 3 1 . 1 2 .0 D etr 1. 12.0 �Cas? 1844 The Seed D iary #12. May 5th Thos. M oris to cash 40 / D e tr. _ ( york) 2. 0. 0 5th John Murry to Cash 40/ D e tr. 2. 0. 0 13th Joseph Lance Cash - 32/ 1 .1 2 . 0 13th W m. McKinley to oash D e tr. o . o . 14th F. MoRoy to 17^ lb . of v e a l a t 5 o • • o 23d F. MoRoy 24 lb . of flo w er 40 lb . of flow er 25th David Shannon - cash 4 2 / (york) 2. 2. 0 June 4th F. M cllroy D e tr. to oash 24 / 1. 4 . 0 2 lo a d of wood a t 5 0 .1 0 . 0 15th L. Shannon D e tr. to 1 load of wood to draw ing boards 0 . 5. 0 to 1 b u sh el of corn ( p d .) 0 .1 6 . 0 21st David Shannon - old wagon o . o • o 24th F. M cllroy to 1 lo ad of wood a t 5/ 0. 5. 0 to h o lin g plank 16/ f o r Huffman 0 .1 6 . 0 24th John S k elley 0. 5. 0 load of wood to oash 4 / 0. 4. 0 July R obert G laelto n D etr. 3d 3 lo ad of wood a t 0.13. 6 �CcUtK- The Reod D iary 1044 #13 Ju ly 16th F. M ollroy to 1 load of wood D e tr. 0 . 5. 0 26th 1 . Shannon - lo ad o f wood 0. 5. 0 27th P. M ollroy 13J- l b . m utt In a t 6 / 0 . 6. 9 Aug. 2nd P . M ollroy D e tr. to 1 s e t one h o rse h a rn is (York) to 1 bay mare to 1 d u b il w aggin 6. 8. 0 16. 0 . 0 16. 0 . 0 4 th Sandy G rant 1 lo ad o f wood 0 . 4 . 0 2nd P. M ollroy to 1 woodwork of waggon (York) 4 . 0 . 0 17th P . M ollroy Sheaves of o a ts (62) 20th 1 . Shannon to 1 lo a d o f wood 0 . 5. 0 24th R obt. H a zelto n D e tr. 1 lo a d o f wood 0 . 4. 0 31 Mr. S a lu rd s D e tr. 2 lo a d of wood a t 4 / (to h is man) 0. 8. 0 S ep t. 3d P . M ollroy one days team ing 1 . 0 . 0 4 th P . M ollroy l / 2 days work w ith a team 0 .1 0 . 0 5th John S k ile y D e tr. to 1 lo a d o f wood 0 . 4. 0 14th P. M ollroy 1 lo ad o f lum ber 0 .1 2 . 0 19th Mr. S alu rd s D e tr . to 6 'bushel of o a ts a t 2/ 0 .12 . 0 �1844 C ase The Reed D iary #14 Sept^ 24th Mr. G. le v e n s D e tr. to 2 lo ad s o f wood a t 4 / 25th S. G rant D etr. to 1 b u sh el of P ease a t 4 / 26th S. Shannon D e tr. to 4 b u sh el of P ease a t 4 / 26th L. Shannon D e tr. to 1 lo a d o f wood a t 5 / 27th M oris L uts D etr to 1 lo a d o f wood a t 5/ O ot. R o b t. G la sto n D e tr. 1 s t to 1 lo ad o f wood a t 4 / 1 s t John S k aley D e tr. to 1 lo a d o f wood a t 4 / 1 st F . M cllro y , D e tr. to 100 lb . of flo w er 0. 8. 0 0 . 4 . 0 0 .1 6 . 0 0 . 5. 0 0 . 5. 0 0 . 4. 0 0. 4 . 0 0 .1 6 . 0 4th M oris L u ts D e tr . to 2 pound o f b u tte r a t 1 / to 5 b u sh el o f p o ta to e s a t 2 / 5th to 23 l b . of v e a l a t 5 0. 2. 0 0.10. 0 0 . 9. 0 11th Mr. S alu rd s D e tr . to 1 lo a d o f wood f o r Sm ith 0. 4. 0 11th P . Huffman D e tr. to 23 lb . o f v e a l a t 5 0 . 9. 0 11th One o a lf sk in to Mr. S alu rd to be tanned on sh a re s (P aid) 14th John S k eley D e tr. to Cash 11/ 0 . 11.0 16th R. H astlo n D e tr. to 1 lo a d of wood 0 . 4 , 0 9th F. L o el, 1 lo ad o f wood 0 . 4 . 0 19th 3 lo ad of wood 0 .1 2 , 0 20th Mr. S alu rd s D e tr. to 1 lo ad of wood 0 . 4 . 0 �The Read D iary 1844 ________________________________________________________ #15 Oot. 20th For Howard - 1 lo ad of wood 0. 4 . 0 23d lev en s - to a load o f wood 0. 4. 0 24th D. S ig le r D e tr. to ^ a /2 bushel of buckwheat (3J-) b u s. 0 .1 0 . 0 25th D. Cofman D e tr. to 1 lo ad of wood 0. 4 . 0 26 B. Spencer D e tr. to Cash $60. (P aid) 15. 0 . 0 30th F. lo a l - to one load o f wood 0 .4 . 0 30th Mr. Sw arthose - 1 lo ad o f wood 0 .4 . 0 30th Isa a c Burgy to 1 lo ad o f wood 0 .4 , 0 Nov. R. H a se lto n - 1 lo ad of wood 0 .4 . 0 1 st 1 st Mr. Cofman to 1 lo ad o f wood 0. 4 .0 5th M r. le v e n s - 1 lo ad o f wood 0 . 4 .0 6 th John Smart - 1 lo ad o f wood ‘ 0. 4 .6 6th John Dick - 1 load of wood 0. 4 .6 7th Mr. S alu rd - lo a d of wood fo r Frenchmen 0. 4 .6 8th Dutch man 1 lo ad of wood 0 . 4 . 6 11th F. L oals B rough-in-law - 1 lo ad 0. 4 .6 7th Sandy G rant - 2 b u sh el of peas a t 4 / 0. 8.0 13th F. Loal - 1 lo ad of wood 0 . 4 .0 13th Mr. Sworthose to 1 lo ad o f wood 0« 16th Mr. S alu rd s - 1 lo ad fo r Frenohmen 0“ 16th John Dick - 1 load of wood 18th Mr. L oals - b ro th e r in law- 1 load of wood 0 . 4.0 �C a * < The Rwwd D iary 1644 #16 D ee. 1 st J . S a ly e rs - 1 load of wood fo r Frenchman 0 . 4 . 6 l e t 8 . Burgy - lo ad o f wood 0 .4 . 6 l e t P, lo a l load of wood 0 .4 . 0 l e t R. H aselton 2 load o f wood 0 .9 . 0 2nd Mori a Lute 1 load o f wood by H, Rud 0 .6 . 0 2nd P. Hufrnan to 1 load o f wood 0 .5 . 0 3d P . Hufrnan to 1 load of wood 0 .6 . 0 6th John Smart - cash 4 / 0 .4 . 0 7th F. Xoal 1 lo ad o f wood 0 .4 . 0 7th G. Hokens to oash 4 0 / 2 .0 . 0 7th Andrew Jones to cash 2 / 0 .2 . 0 7th G. Hoekens to 1 p aer of 12 to 1 fo r shues tobaooo 0 .1 2 .0 0 . 1 .0 7th Andrew Jones to 1 p a ir of b u ts a t 24 York 1 . 4 .0 7th Mr. Cofman to 1 lo ad o f wood 0 . 4 .6 9th U r. Smith to 1 load o f wood 0 .4 . 6 9th J . S a ly e rs - 1 lo ad of wood fo r Prenchmen 0 .4 . 6 10th R. Skeley to 1 lo ad o f wood 0 .4 . 0 10th Ur. P e te rs , to 19 lb . o f Pork 0 .6 . 0 11th F. Loal to : 3 loads of wood 0 .1 2 .0 12th John Smart to Gash fo r az sharp 0 . 1.0 12th P. Hufrnan to 1 lo ad of wood 0. 6.0 12th 1 load of wood so ld fo r cash 0 . 7.0 12th G. G lendening to cash 24/ to 1 load of wood 0. 0.0 0 . 6.0 �ie>44 pee* 12th 12;th 12th 14 th 14 th lfeth Ifctr. l& tk gOth g is t 22d 22d g4th 24th 24th 28th 26th 20th 20th 20th Ca s < Trjn I>iar7 John Sm art to 1 load o f wood fo r T ina adth John S keley to 6 b u sh el o f buocWheat 8 . K a se lto n 2 lo ad o f wood U r, O lendenim ; 1 lo a d o f wood U r, P e te r to 1 lo&d o f wood 1Z l b , o f flo w e r a t U r, g& lyers fo r F renchaen - lo ad of wood E l, Cuton to 1 lo a d o f wood B, K eley to 1 lo&d o f wood Jn o , S k eley to 1 lo&d o f wood U o ris L u ts to 1 lo&d o f wood fo r Hod E l, Cuton - 1 lo a d o f wood 0 , Hockens to c&sh 4 2 / York to 1 p a r o f sio&l shoes 7 / to menden b u ts 7 / John Sm art to 22 l b , o f buckw ehat flo w e r a t 2 to l l £ l b , pork a t 5 / to 11 Pork fo r P e te r P e te r to Cash 2 2 / York to o rd e r on K e sh le r 7 , L oal to 1 lo ad o f wood vavid Shannon to 6^ b u sh el wheat (P aid) 0 , ^len d e n ln 1 load of wood ffoehmaher 1 load of wood (P aid) U r, Smith 1 load of wood E l, C ation - 1 load of wood #17 0*4, 0 2,0, 0 0 ,9 , 0 0 ,5 , 0 0 ,4 . 0 0 ,2 , 8 0 ,4 , 6 0 ,4 , 6 0 .4 . 6 0 ,4 . £ 0 .5 . 0 0 .4 , 6 5,2* 0 0 .7 . 0 0 .7 . 0 4 .5 . 0 4 .5 , 0 4 .0 . 0 1 .0 . 0 0 .4 . 6 0 ,5 . 0 0.5. 0 0 .4 . 6 0 .4 . 6 �1344 Cn *< The He«4 D iary #18 Deo. 30th F. Loal 2 loads of wood 0. 8 . 0 30th Franoh man - 1 load o f wood 0. 4, 6 30th Mr* Oaoe to 62 lh* of buckwheat flow er 1. 4. 6 30th S a lt - of Mr. S ay lere 34 lb . SlBt F* Burgy to 1 lo ad o f wood 0 . 4 . 6 31st J* Burgy to 1 load o f wood 0. 4 . 6 1846 Jain 2nd 1 lo ad of wood so ld Cash 0 . 6. 0 2nd Mr. Sworthoso 1 load of wood 0. 4 . 6 2nd Mr. Murfa 1 load of wood 0. 4 . 6 2nd M ori8 L uts to 6 b u sh e l of poto 0 .1 0 . 0 Sd Mr. Smith to 1 load of to 4 bushel wood of buokwheat 0. 4. 6 0 .1 6 . 0 4th Mr. Case. 1 load of wood 0 . 4. 6 6th H. Hunloton 1 load of wood 0 . 4 . 6 6th 0 . d e n n in g 1 load o f wood 0 . 5. 0 7th F. Lowell 1 load o f wood 0 . 4 . 6 7th E l. Outton 1 load of wood 0 . 4 . 6 8th John Smart to oash <$2. o • o • 02 9th H. Hockens to 1 peas of to oash o o tto n York $4. 0 . 0 3. 6. 4 6th S e ttle d w ithi K. H aselton due him $7. £• 6 9th John Smart 1 load of wood fo r son 0. 4 . 6 10th French P eter1 1 loud of wood 0. 9. 0 10th R, Hanoiton load of stro y 0 . 4. 0 �1845 £ a IK The l i e # D iary #19 Jan 10th L. Levans to 2 load of wood 0 . 9. 0 11th H a lf day work fo r L. Shannon 10/ (Paid) 15th Cord wood so ld fo r cash 9 / 13th D. S ig le r 5 bushel of buokwheat 1. 0. 0 14th John Skely to 20 lb . pork a t 6 / 0 .1 0 . 0 14th R. H aselto n to oash 12/ $1. 4 . 0 15th Mr. Case 1 load of wood 0 .4 . 6 16 th Mr. Buddrow 1 load of wood (P d.) o f G a lt. 0 .5 . 0 16th French man to 1 lo ad of wood 0 .4 . 6 18th 0 . G lenning to 6 b u sh el of poto to 1 load of wood 0 .1 2 ,0 0 . 5.0 20th John Skeley to 1 load of wood (G a lt.) 0 . 5.0 21 R, H aselto n 3 sm all lo ad o f straw 0 .1 2 .0 22nd R. H aselto n 1 oord of wood 0 . 9.0 22nd Mr. Sw orthose to a sm all lo ad straw 0 . 2 .0 23d P e te r Cuper 1 load o f wood 0 . 8.0 23d 1 . Wick 3/4 o f oord of wood 0 . 6.6 24th John Burgy to 1 oord of wood 4 bushel of buokwheat a t 4 / 0 . 9 .0 $2. 0 .0 24th R. H aselton to a Buflow Skin §4. 4 .0 25th to 1290 lb , of hay a t $>8. per ton 27th E l. C utton 1 Cord of wood 0. 9 .0 27th R. H aselton - oord of wood 1 B rid el b i t 1 s h illin g fo r waing hay 1. 5.8 0 . 4.0 0. 1.0 �1645 CaAt The - ij _t D iary Jan. 28th Isaac Decker to 10 bushel buckwheat 35. 0 .0 29 th 6 . G lennlug to 3 /4 cord o f wood 0 . 7 .6 Feb. 1 st John S keley 1 cord o f wood (G alt) 0 .1 0 .0 3d Mr. Shannon 1 days work w ith team # 2 . 3d Mr. debater 1 cord (Paid) 1 . 8th •Mr. S k eley Cash # 1 . * 1 . 13th Isaac -burgy 1 G rindstone -?1. 3 .0 13th Isaac S alerd s 1 grin dstone $ 2 . 6 .6 13th Mr. Case 2 bushel o f buckwehat to 103 lb . buckwHeat flow er 1 . 0 .0 3 2 . 4 .4 13th Mr. Jacob Latshaw 52 lb . o f buckwheat flow er 1* 2*5* 13th 2 1 . Cuton 1 load o f wood 0 . 4 .6 14th 5 . H aselton tak ing fam ley to Yonge 1 .0 . 0 15th Andrew Jones to Cash to 3£ lb . o f s a lt 0 .4 . 0 1 .0 . 0 17th French Cuper 1 /2 cord wood 0 .4 . 0 17th Mr. Handerson Balnce on wheat # 1 .2 . 6 17th M oris Luts 6 b ush el o f poto 1 .4 . 0 18th G. Cleaning to l / 2 cord of wood 0 .5 . 0 19th L. Vick to 1 load o f wood 0 .4 . 6 19th H. H aselton 3 load o f wood # 1 .5 . 6 19th Ur. Case 2 cord o f wood 2 .2 . 0 19th Ur. Bodrov 1 card of wood 1 .2 . 0 25th B. H aselton 5g bushel o f oats a t 4 / 1 .3 . 0 27th Paid P eter Ooonal *1.30 the f a l l of h ie work �1845 Cols? The R»g4 D iary J £ 1 Liarah 4th R. H aselton 50 sheaves of oats 2 .0 .0 Feb. 28th . Andrew Jonea1 to Cash 3 .0 .0 Maroh 6th S. Hufraan to 1 p a ir of shues 2 .4 .0 4th S. Huffman to menden b u ts 0 .7 .0 8th E l. C utton l / 2 oord wood 0 .4 .6 20th Mr. Smith 1 oord of wood 1 .1 .0 20th Mr. Murfe l / 2 oord " 0 .4 .6 20th S. G rant to1 2 b u sh el o f peas a t 4 / 0 .8 .0 26th S. Hufman to 8 yards o f s tr ip e d c o tto n a t l / 4 york 7 yards of w hite s h u rtin g a t l / 8 . . . on k nives 2/ 1 .2.4, 1 .1 .4 0 .2 .0 27th John S keley to l / 2 oord wood G a lt. 0 .5 .0 27th John S keley to L eth er a t S ay lers 6 .0 .0 27th Mr. Budrow to l / 2 cord wood 0 .5 .0 28th R. H aselton to l / 2 oord wood to tak en you and fam ley to Guelph 0 .4 .6 3 .0 .0 Jan 1 st March 28th 1 . Shannon due me on setlem en t Cr. by a pound of tee Cr. by R aflen fo r Huftnan 7 .3 .0 0 .6 .0 6 .0 .0 28th David Shannon D e tr. to oash paid to H. Shannon 3 .0 .0 April 7th John Skeley to l/2 oord of wood 0 .4 .6 9th R. H aselton l /2 oord wood 0 .4 .6 9th Wooh maker " " " (Pd) 0 .5 .0 12th John Burge to l/2 oord wood 0 .4 .6 �(? * * •( The D iary 1845 #22 A pril 11th Cr* to John Shannon fo r f an order on T. Colman fo r p la s te r 2. 5. 6 11th John Shannon to a ox ohane to 1 bushel of wheat 6m 0 1. 0. 0 12th E l. Cuton l /2 oord wood 0. 4. 6 15th David Shannon 12$- bushel wheat 9. 3. 0 16th N. Hufman 4 bushel o f wheat (york) 4. 0 . 0 15th M oris L uts 53 lb . of old ire n a t 2tf. 1. 0 6 25th John Burge 1 rak e 1/ 0.12.-$ 50th R, H aselton load of bords from Hears 2. 0. 0 May 1 st N, Hufman to Cash tf2. $2. 0 0 3d H. Hufman cash §5. 0 0 5th N, Hufman 1 Yoke of S te a rs 50. 0 0 8th E l. C utton - l / 2 oord wood 0. 4 . 6 8th Mr. Smith " " " 0. 4. 6 24th R. H aselton 18 P o sts a t 10^ 2. 0. 0 25th R, H aselton l /2 oord wood 0 . 4 . 6 27th Mr. Longing to 10 bushel Poto $2. 0 0 27th Due Mr. Uarnbe fo r lumber §1. 6 9 30th Lumber from Jaoob S, 4308 f t . 30th Due to D, S ig le r fo r weaver ^10.25 June 1 st P. Hufman to 2 bushel of Poto 0. 3. 2 6th Jaoob Hufer to 18 lb s. of wool § 6. 6 0 12th R. H aselton to Cash 5. 0. 0 �1846 June 19th July 2nd 3d 9th 9th 14th 14th 20th 14th 25th Received from Jacob Shannon ;4.00 Due fo r a pump R. H aselton to goen to G alt fo r Sash John Burge to 1 cord of wood Ur. Longdin to l&fc lb . v eal to 3/4 oord of wood U oris Lute 17 lb . of v ea l L. Wood to 14 tobacco a t 2 / p r . Found, to 2 bed . . . . a t 2/ 9 to mending ehues 6/ to 1 /2 lb . tobacco a t U lse Smith 1 C alf Skin l e f t a t Mr. S ayler to be tanned on sh ears 26th L, Wood to Cash 4 / 11th U oris Luts - l/fc oord wood 12th Ur. Longen to of buter at 1/ 13th 21 Cutton to l / 2 oord wood Lug. Ur. Sworthose Detr. 21st to Moving him to G alt. Sept. R. Haselton to taken a wagon to the 3d Eurin tract 2 Days 0 . 4 . 0 0. 6. 0 0 . 4 . 3 0 . 4 . 6 1 . 4 . 0 4. 0 . 0 3d E. Haselton - l/2 oord wood 0 . 4. The '*mm6 D iary 19th Ur. U arfe to l/2 cord wood L. Wood to 1 p a ir of Bhttoa to 1 peer o f s lip s -fgg 0. 4. 6 *2. Z 0 *1. 4 0 10. 0 . 0 1. 0. 0 1. 1. 0 0. 7. 0 0 . 7. 6 0. 6.10 0 . 2. 0 0. 6. 6 0. 6. 0 0. 0.10 �Cast; The D ia ry 1845 #24 S ep t. 16th Mr. Shed a molden a t f is h e r s to one lo ad of wood to M oris L uts 0 . 6 . 0 26th 0 . Sow rthose to l / 2 oord of wood 0 . 5. 0 30th R. H a se lto n to l / 2 oord wood 1 to Joen f o r lo a d f o r b lack sm ith 0 . 5. 0 0 . 2. 0 Oot. 1 st R. H a se lto n 2J- oord wood $3. 1 0 2nd. R. H a se lto n 2 2 co rd o f wood to 2 lo a d o f brand from E rbs M ills § 2.4 0 0 .4 . 0 3d 0 . Sw orthose to l / 2 co rd o f wood 0 .5 . 0 3d Mr. Mose S c rip to lo a d of wood 0 .6 . 0 17th Mr. Buddrow to l / 2 cord of wood (t a l e r ) 0 .6 . 0 25th 0 . Sw orthose to l / 2 co rd wood 200 l b . o f flo w e r a t § 2 .5 0 p e r 100 0 .5 . 0 5 .0 . 0 29 th Mr. Buddrow - b u o h er- to 1-J- co rd wood 2 .2 . 0 Nov. 3d Mr. Cloment to l / 2 oord of wood 0 .4 . 6 3d P e t ’r Cuper to l / 2 co rd wood 0 .4 . 6 5th Mr. Sm ith l / 2 oord wood 0 .4 . 6 1 1th Mr. S a le rd s - 43 l b s . o f Pork a t 6 / 2 .1 . 6 18th F i r s t Due th e 22 F e b ru a ry Bank 1846 25th Mr. F o s te r - l / 2 oord wood (Pd) 0 .6 . 0 28th Mr. F o s te r 0 .6 . 0 89th Wm. Moor to 3 /4 oord o f wood 0 .7 . 6 Deo. 1 to . one load of wood (p aid ) 0 .7 . 0 �1845 C/LS4 The Reed.- D iary #25 Deo. 2nd I . H esper to 3 load of wood 1* 5. 6 2nd P e te r Cuper to l /2 cord of wood 0 . 4. 6 6th Mr. Sm ith to l / 2 oord wood 0. 4 . 6 6th Woohmaker to l /2 oord wood 0. 4. 6 6th Mr. Brown to 1 cord of wood 1 . 0 . 0 8th Mr. F o ste r l / 3 cord pigwood 1. 0 . 0 9th P e te r B osele to l /2 cord wood 0. 4. 6 9th P e te r B aldic l / 2 " " 0. 4. 6 16th Mr. Smith to l / 2 cord wood 0 . 4 . 6 16th J , S y le rd s fo r Tom th e ta n e r l/2 cord 0. 4. 6 17 th To h a lf cord wood Cash 0. 5. 0 18th Mr. F o s te r h a lf cord wood 0. 4. 9 20th Mr. Burgy fo r E. i/its o t l /2 cord wood 0. 4 . 6 23d P e te r B ald ic to l / 2 cord wood 0. 4 . 6 27th E. W ithsel l / 2 oord wood 0. 4 . 6 29th 1 . lev en s to l / 2 cord fo r S ad ler 0. 4 . 6 1846 Jan. 3d P e t 'r B aldick to l /2 cord wood 0. 4. 6 6th Mr. Brown | " 0. 4 . 6 7th Mr. Spearon to 3 load of wood 1. 5. 6 7th Isaac Burgy to l /2 cord to shop 0. 4. 6 8th Mr. Reaoe to 1 cord of wood 1. 1. 0 8th Mr. F o ste r to l / 2 oord wood peg 1. 0 0 8th Thos. Riohmond l /2 oord wood 0. 4. 6 9th P e te r Boeel 1-2 oord wood 0. 4. 6 �1846 CoS? The Diary #26 Jan. G. Rose to l / 2 cord w*ood 9th 0. 4 . 6 9th John Thompson 19 lb . of Pork a t 7/ 1. 3. 0 10th Mr. Brown 100 lb . of flo w er 3. 0. 0 l /2 cord wood 0. 4. 6 11th Isa ac S aly erd to oash b alen s on o ats 2. 5. 0 11th David Whitman to cash P aid th e 15 Bee. 1645 $5. 0 0 Jan . 12 to cash $10 on a n o te a g a in s t me 10. 0 0 15th Mr. S. Sm ith to 3 co rd s of wood a t 9 / 3. 3. 0 16th 1 . Levens to 4 cord of wood a t 9 / 4 . 4. 0 17th P. P o s te r to l / 2 co rd of pigwood 1 . 0 . 0 17th one lo ad o f wood fo r cash 0 . 4. 6 19th Mr. Sperim to l /2 cord fo r woman 0 . 4. 6 to 63 lb . o f flo w er a t $3. 1. 7. 9 22nd John Bnrgy to l /2 cord o f wood 0 . 4 . 6 231 E. W itsol to l / 2 co rd wood 0 . 4 . 6 23d Isa ac Burgy to cord of wood 0 . 4 . 6 231 Thos. R itohm an to 1 cord 1 . 1. 0 231 Weaver in P re sto n 2 cord 2. 2 . 0 24th Mr. Smith to 18 lb s . v e a l a t 4 ^ 0 . 6. 0 26th P, P o ste r to 2 cord of Pegwood a t $ 2. 0 • O • 27th George Rose to 1 cord of wood 1. 1 . 0 27th P e te r B osle to 1 cord of wood 1. 1 . 0 19th Mr. Brown to 1 lo ad of straw 1. 0 . 0 Feb. 5th Isa ac Grove to a cord of wood a t 10/ Pd. 2. 4 . 0 �1846 fe b T 3d 6th 12th 12 th 12th 17th 19th 17th 19th 23d Feb. 24 24 27th 27th Mar. 2nd 2nd 3d 4th 5th 5th 10 th The Reed Diary A wagon so ld to Chas. Lam for $90. in lumber Jacob to be pay master Mr. Brown to 1 oord of wood L. le v e n s to l / 2 cord for strong ■ochmaker to l / 2 cord C overled Weaver 1 cord Mr. Rese to 1 cord of wood for schoolhouse P eter B aldick to l / 2 cord wood Due to John Shannon on setlem en t $65. E. W ilsol to l / 2 cord of wood Mr. Rese l / 2 cord o f wood L. Lewens to l / 2 oord wood Mr. Brown l / 2 cord wood 100 lb s . o f flow er P eter B osele to l / 2 cord wood Mr. Saylerd s Duch Shumaker l / 2 cord P eter B aldick l / 2 cord wood L. lev en s fo r Strong l / 2 cord Cover le d Weaver to 2 cord of wood Mr. Reese to 1 cord fo r s e l f Mr. Strong fo r L. Levens l / 2 cord Mr. Smith to 1 oord of wood Mr. Brown to a load of straw Mr. Sperem to 3 lb . of hogs fa t at 9 / #27 1 . 1 . 0 0 . 4 . 6 0 . 4 . 6 1 . 1 . 0 1 . 1. 0 0 . 4 . 6 0 . 4 . 6 0 . 4 . 6 0 . 4 . 6 0 . 4 . 6 3 . 0 . 0 0 . 4 . 6 0 . 4 . 6 0 . 4 . 6 0 . 4 . 6 2. 2. 0 1. 1. 0 0 . 4 . 6 1. 1. 0 1. 0. 0 0. 12th 2. 3 �1846 C o * * The Read. Diary #28 "April End E. W itsel to 1-2 cord wood 0. 4. 6 2nd Mr. Strong " " " 0. 4. 6 3d E. W itael " " " 0. 4 . 6 3d John Sperem to 3 lb . of fa t at 10^ 0. 2. 5 F. Lowel 1 oord o f wood 1 .1 2 . 0 7th David Shannon to cash a t h is house 4. 0. 0 14th Jacob Hewen to 1-2 oord wood 0. 4. 6 16th F. Lowel to 1-2 oord wood 0. 4. 6 23d Dutch Shumaker to 1-2 oord wood 0. 4. 6 25th Mr. MoMillen to 1 oord o f wood 1. 1 . 0 May 4th A. Strong 1-2 cord 0. 4 . 6 4th Geo. B olgeg Shumaker 1-2 cord 0. 4. 6 12th S e ttle d w ith Mr. S m ith ... taner Thos. Ritohman Geo. B o lsle y and A. Sgrong 6 .5 .1 0 Isaac Burgy, Mr. Case and E. W itsel & Jacob Hewen a l l to amount #31.27 23d Isaac Burgy to 1-2 cord wood 0. 4 . 6 29th Mr. Strong 1-2 cord wood 0 . 4, 6 29th Jno. S keley 1-2 cord wood 0 . 4 . 6 June 4th Mr. Strong 1-2 oord wood Mr. Brown 1-2 oord wood 0 . 4. 6 0 . 4 . 6 9th 1 oord wood fo r cash .......... Henry Haga to 1 sow and seven p igs $7. 0 0 11th Mr. F oster to 1 oord of peg wood 1. 4 . ( �1846 The D ia ry #29 June 13th 1 cord wood f o r cash 9 / 15th 17th Mr. P o s te r to l / 2 cord 1 -2 cord 1 . 4. 0 18th Jacob Hewen - 1 cord wood H • H . O 20th P o s te r 1 -2 co rd wood 0 . 6. 0 23d Two co rd 8 old fo r cash 18/ 24th Geo. B o lsle y to 1 cord o f wood 1 . 1 . 0 27th Mr. S tro n g 1 -2 co rd wood 0 . 4. 6 Ju ly Mr. P o s te r 1-2 co rd wood 0 . 4 . 6 3d 8th Coven le d w eaver 1 co rd o f wood 1 . 1 . 0 8th John S k eley 1-2 co rd wood 0 . 4 . 6 9th Coven le d w eaver to l £ cord wood a t 9 / 1 . 5 . 6 23 R. H a se lto n 1 -2 co rd wood 0 . 4 . 6 25th Mr. Sm ith to 17 lb s v e a l 0 . 6 . 6 25th Mr. S a ly e rd s 18 lb s v e a l 0 . 6 . 7 A C a lf s k in l e f t a t S a ly e rd s w eighed 9 lb s • 28th A n o te g iv e n to F , M cllro y fo r £4. due in n in e monce a f t e r d a te Aug. 22nd Mr. S tro n g 1-2 co rd wood 0 . 4 . 6 23d Jacob Hewen 1-2 co rd wood 0 . 4. 6 Sept. 5th 11th R. H a se lto n 1-2 oord wood P. M ollroy 30 sheaves o f o ats 0 . 4 . 6 0 . 6 . 0 26th One load of wood fo r c a s h ... 4/6 �*V*c The Head Dlar y 1646 #30 Sept. 29 th Jacob Hewen to 1 load o f wood 0 . 4 .6 29th Thomas E le t 1 load o f wood 0 . 4 .6 30th John S k eley 1 load of wood 0 . 4 .6 pot. 3d Mr. Smith to 1-2 oord wood R obt. Kay 1 -2 oord wood 0. 4 .6 0 . 4 .6 10th W m. More 1-2 oord wood 0 . 4 .6 13th Mr. Brown 4 b u sh el o f pease 5 / 2. 4 .0 21 1-2 oord wood oash 4 -6 21 Mr. Rese 1-2 oord wood 0 . 4 .6 22nd Jno. Burge 1-2 oord wood 0 . 4 .6 24th E. M irs M ill R ite 17fc lb . Pork a t 6 / 1 . 0.9 24th To one oow £6 24. 0 .0 24th C harles Lam to 19 lb . of pork R eceived the above In oash 1. 1.6 29th Jacob Hufer 1 -2 oord wood 0 . 4 .6 Nov. 1 st l e t Mr. Rose to 1-2 oord wood H. I-Iaga to 1 bunoh o f sh in g le s 0 . 4 .6 1. 0 .0 2nd Isaao Saylerd 1-2 oord for Spenoer Sadler 0 . 4 .6 4th George B o lsle y 1-2 oord wood 0 . 4 .6 4th Isaao Saylerd for tanor 1 oord 1-2 oord fo r tannery 1. 1 .0 0 . 4 ,6 6th 1-2 oord fo r tanner Saylerd 0 . 4 .6 10 th T. E le t 1 oord o f wood 1. 1 .0 10th Mr. Gorman 1-2 oord wood 0 . 4.6 �1846 C a -if The Diary #31 NOV, 10 th F. S alyerd s to ca sh $ 2 . 11th French Shuemaker to 1-2 cord wood 0 . 4 . 6 11th Jacob Hewen 1 -2 cord wood 0 . 4. 6 16th R ob t. Kay to 1-2 oord wood 0. 6. 0 16th P eter B o sel to 1-2 cord wood 0 . 4. 6 16th 10th J a s, MoCrelland to W m , Paid to Mr, D in tre P aid your s e l f in cash a t d iffe r e n t November to cash $ 1, Shannon tim es 0. 5. 0 0, 7. 0 1. 12th to cash 2 / 0 . 2. 0 29 to 34 lb o f pork a t 5^ a lb . 1* V# « 3 31 to cash 2 / Dec. 1. 2. 0 19th to 50 lb s . of flow er 21st to cash 2/ 1847 Jan, 4th Mr. Moler to 1 cord o f wood 1. 1. 0 9th Jacob Hewen to 1-2 cord 0 . 4 . 6 12th Jacob Hewen to 1-2 cord 0 . 4 . 6 13th S e ttle d w ith John Skeley due him 2. 6.10 16th Mr. Stage - 30 lb . flow er 0 . 6. 0 fo r Dutch choper 15th John Skeley to 55 lb . Cornmeal 1. 3. 0 16th Mr. Brown, 1 load of straw 1. 0. 0 16th Mr. Rese 1-2 oord for school house 0. 5. 0 18th Sandy Geant - l / 2 cord wood 0 . 5. 0 �1847 The Bee€ Diary Feb. 4 th 4 th R eoeived of J . H e sp le r 20 b a rle e flow er R eceived in cash $ 1 .4 exspence 5.0.C 5 th R eceived 12 b a r le s to draw fo r J.H . R eoeived oash $ 1 .4 .. 3. 8th 9th C a rlto n to 12 b a r le s to Cash $1. C a rlto n 7 b a r le s flo w er and 3 v in g e r R eoeived $1. 3 . 1 . 6 1 5 th 17th R eceived 84 b a r le s flo w e r Cash $2 . D e liv e re d 43 b a r le s flo w e r 43 v in g e r 6. 0 17th R eceived 7 b a r le s w iskey Cash $1. 19th 22 R eceived 5 b a r le s flo w er R eceiv ed 5 b a r le s flo w er do do do 1. 2 25th G iven in r e c e ts fo r 52 flo w er and 7 w iskey 26th R eceived 12 b a r le s flo w er 3. 0 March 1 s t C a rlto n R eceived 14 b a r le s flo w er Cash $1. 3. 4, 3d R eceived 20 b a r le s flo w er Cash $2. 5. 0 4th R eoeived 12 b a r le s flo w er 3. 0 8th Given r e c i t e fo r 39 flow er 10th ) A p ril) Do 29 flow er # 31-A �1847 C/*JL4i The H««4 D lu ry #01-B Oot. 23d Thomas Morue to Wm. Shannon to 132 f e e t ln o h p in e a t 6 / 1 . to 366 f e e t ln o h oke a t 8/ 2 .4 .8 Nov. 26th I . Shannon t o Wm, S han n o n to 112 f e e t m ap el 1 . 2 . to tam en a lo a d to G a lt ( te a m in g )7 1 .4 Or. to L . S hannon f o r O ash The B ar G iv en Up to Jao o b on W eneday th e 9 th day o f A n g a t. 1848 1647 14 Nov. Jao o b S hannon D e t r . t o Wm. S h an n o n to #1 4 •* f o r s e e g a r s 1«4* S e p t. 6th M r. B ish o p to 62 f e e t ln o h a t 6 / to 107 ln o h bordB 12th Mr. B lsh e p to 160 f e e t 2 ln o h p la n k �1847 Ca sc The « w * D iary #38. Tan. 18th Mr. S trong fo r Spanner 1-2 oord 0. 5. 0 18th Isa a c Burgy 1-8 oord 0, 4. 6 20tji R. Kay to 1-8 oord 0. 5. 0 H ist M rs. 1 . Shannon 1-2 oord o # Io 0 o 82nd Mr. S trong to 1-2 oord 0. 5. 0 S e ttle d w ith John Burgy in f u l l up to th is d a te . S e ttle d w ith Peter B aldiok to date. S e ttle d w ith Henry Hayes up to 17th Jan u ary 1847, gave him a n o te . 1851 Maroh 7 To Dundas 14 b a r re l 7 Went to see th e r a ilr o a d work a t Dundas 8th At home, so ld th e gray o o lt, flunked out 9th To G a lt to see B etsey and George 10th At home, w orking fo r s e l f . 21st Sold a o o lt to Hokman fo r 75. 0* 0 13th George and B etsey oame home. Got a buggy from Hokman 15th To Dundas to h ir e MoXinsey S. Hokman's m ill was burnt th at night 16th James Barlow and Morgan Harmonee go to ja le for burning S. Hokmane m ill, oonfessed th e ir fa u lt. 16th Carlton oame home. 21st B u ilt a wagon house. 22nd To Dundas, load of lumber for Vanery. 23d Went to P, Wevers got my dinner 24th Went to Mr. Larsons for suger k it e l 85th To John K irks, got 18 b a rrels. 87th To Dundas, 18 b a rrels,got horse shod. 27th Ranhel had a q u iltin ' - ga rls and boys plade t e l mid knite 89th Went to Brantford to see Surah with Mother Stade a l l n ite , oome to Smiths, got dinner. �1851 Maroil 31st A pril 1s t 3d 7th 10th 11th 12th 13th 15th 16 th 19 th 20th 21s t 23d 24th 27th May 4th 6th 7th The iteeed D iary *22 Robt. Gambol oommenoed work for me a t 4 / per day. Made r a ils and soad oats 5 bushel W illiam to G alt, got 16 b arrels Tuck a cow to Dundas fo r Jacob Came back th a t n ite a t 1 o 'c lo c k . To G a lt, got bran and 4 b a rrels flow er. •Vent fo r lim e and sand for house. I went to H am ilton, Morgan and Barlow had th e ir t r ia l - was g ilt y . Went to Meton w ith buggy and w ife, (m eeting) R. Gambel made r a ils , I made fenoe, very tire d and s ic k a t n it e . Went to G alt, got 10 b arrels Raney. I made a g a te . W m. sio k . A ll a t home. Tom and W illiam h e re . W illiam rode out w ith th e bay h o rse . W m. and R. Gambel droad stone and dung. I went and g o t buggy f i x t . Jacob was h e re . D an iel Case and James and C arlto n h e re . Bought a h o rse o f D aniel Rogers fo r $30.00 James oame home. D. C onnelll h e re . W m. went to m eten a t Dumfree. Mother and Raohel went to m eetin to th e stone house. I a t home a l l day. I s e ttle d w ith P. Wever,. R. Gabmel made sta k e s , I aode o a ts. Duvid Mono here in evening. �1851 C as^ The Buuii D iary #34 May W m . broke the wagon tong going to Dundas w ith 7th 20 b a r r e ls a t 2 /4 . 8th Worked a t home. David was here. 10th Went to B rantford and to Mount P leasan t, to see Sara, she was w e ll. 1 1 th At Sm iths, went to B a p tist m eetin. 12th At home, Jacob and w ife were here. 12th I began to p la n t p otatoes and corn 14th W m. to Dundas w ith 12 b a r r e ls - Bowman. 14th Went to plow fo r Jacob. Smith marked out corn ground, went over s ix ack ers. Got some turnips and seed corn. Wife was to see her fa th er. 14th C hildren went to S .S . 19th. Wm. came home to work for Jacob. 21st W m. went to Bundas 21st I bored $4 . o f Smith. 24th W m. and David went to Dundas to pig shave, came home 3 o 'clo ck in the morning 25th Wet, a t home a l l day 29th Made fe n c e, plowed turnip ground 30th Went to Dundas, got lame horse, John Shannon came home w ith me. 31st Went to P atrick B u tlers, stade a l l n ite . June Wife and me went to shoe (show) in Flamboro. 4th 5th Planted oorn where the crows had been. 7th I made a g a te. W m. to Munsens r a isin ' �1851 Co** The R^ed D ia ry #35 ■June 9th 10 th 12 th 17th 18th 22nd 28 th 29 th July 1 st 3d 4th 5th 6th 7th 10th 11th 12 th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th Win. to W aterloo. Mane sh eared sh eep . I and w ife to Jo h n Shannons in D u m frise . -R aoh el w ent to G a lt to s e e B e tsy . W illiam and C. lamb on th e road . I w ent to G a lt to m ill and w ool - A ll a t S .S . W illiam and D avid a t tr a in e n A ll a t m eaton. Got h o rse shod A lo a d o f sto n e on th e r a le rode took 2 0 f e e t and 9 in c h e s I worked a t hay ra k e. Boys a t w ork. W m. Bhim er, J r. was h e r e . L et Mr. 'Wood have a h o rse and buggy To th e road w ith 1 yard and 11 f e e t s to n e . I fix e d h a rn ess and David plow ed. Jacob was h ere to f i x barn door I was a t Unkle C arlton Sm iths. Boys and R ach el to G alt to a show. Some to meaton and some a t home Broke wagon a x le Raned hard a l l day. I went to the R iver fo r my pay; th e paym aster would not pay me I fix e d a ra k e , bought a b u l l . �1851 #36 Ju ly 19th 19th 20th 26th 27th 28 th 2 9 th Aug. 1s t 2nd 3d 5th 6th 7th 8 th 10th 11th 14th 17 th 19 th 2 0 . 2 1 st C/l&k The D iary Mr. P. B u tter and w ife here on a v i s i t . P erris was w ith them I so ld my hay rake to Mr. D ugles. Mother to raeaton w ith huggy. • Worked a t hay and plow ed. George and B etsey came home, we k ille d a sheep and turkey. C arlton Sm ith and fa m ily h ere, and George and B e tse y . M iss Lul was berred tod ay. A ll h a r v e s tin g . T was 61 y ea rs old tod ay. I worked hard a l l day Went to G a lt, took Herman along . I bought Raohel a new d r e s s , and went to see B etsey . D avid and I w ent to s e e th e work on the r a le rode. Got 65 r a le s o f P . '.'/ever. F in ish e d h a r v e s t, dun droyen in . W illiam h elp ed Mr. Mane draw in wheat We th ra sh ed some w heat Mother went to Meaton w ith buggy, G eirge drove h ere th ere Wm. Plow ed, David and I got o a ts in . D avid commenced work for C. Smith a t $ 1 2 . per month Raned a l l day, none cou ld go to meaton. I went to G alt to th e m eeting Got my pay for work on th e r a le ro d e. I w ent to Dundas. Paid $ 4 . to Begs and 1 to T u r n b u lls. �1851 The Ree d D ia ry #37 gagS 24th C h ild r e n a t S .S . I w ent to S . JCirks. 25th I w ent t o A rm strongs barn to s e e how th e w heat was th r a sh e d 26th '.Vent to d r a y tim b er fo r W ille t W e g o t in o a t s , saw A rm strong th e B a i l i f 28th To B .S .S . in fo rn o o n to s e e ^ r . B en n etts c h ild b ir r ie d , a l i t t l e g i r l . 29th >Vent t o h e lp Mr. Hokman r a s e saw m i l l . 29th S o ld 20 b u sh e l o a ts f o r § 6 .2 5 cash 30th W m. p lo u g h in g f o r R ic k e r . 3 1 st I and m other to W aterloo to camp m eaton S ep t. 2nd I g o t wagon f i x t . W m. to S . C o r n e lls to th r a sh . 3d Moved Mr. W ille t 4th M other and I w ent to G a lt to s e e th e f i e r company work. The P r e sto n in g in was th e b e s t . I g o t Sam's w ool ca rd ed , I p aid fo r i t . I s o ld a p ig fo r $ 3 .4 0 6th Soad a b u sh el o f w heat 7th C h ild ren t o S .S . 9th Mr. C luton and b ro th er was h ere 10th Mr. W lH et g o t th e b i l l h o rse and buggy to go to G alsgo in W aterloo a t § 1 . a day - had th e h orse and buggy 3 d a y s. 11th -W illia m to R ick ers to plow . I a t home 13th W illiam t o Dundas, a l l was w e ll 14th W illiam came home 16th I out up oorn. W illiam to g a i t , g o t 18 b a r r e ls . �1851 IfeptT" 19th 22nd 23d 24th 28th 30th Oct. 2nd 5th 6th 7th 12th 13th 16th 18th 19th 20th 27th 29 th 3 1 st Nov. 1s t 3d 12th 14th 15th C o m The Diary It r&ned and haled hard. William to G alt, got 14 barrels of Season at l/9 I husked corn a ll day. Raney whether. Settled with D. Rogers due him #7. I worked at corn a ll day. Liles Main here. Rachel and Jane Jones to Sunday school I to the ton hoi to a publick m eten (town hall) W illiam to Dundas with 14 barrels Children at S .S . I at home Paid Mr. Harris $2, on Note at L i t t l e s . I at com , and fix t straw box Children to S.S. David at home I got timber up I to Dundas 14 barrel at l/9 I and m other to B ien n an to H enry Shannons. S ta d e a l l n i t e . To B r a n tf o r d to C. S m ith s, g o t d in n e r W ille t commenced w o rk in g a t ho u se W illia m to W eavers to th r a s h I k i l l e d a hog W illiam g o t h o rs e s shod. David plow ed, I s ic k . I plow ed, W illiam to B lacksm iths I W illiam to Dundas w ith 18 b a r r e l. Raned a l l day W illiam to G a l t w ith b u g g y . D av id and I g o t wood �1851 C a*ix The ifceed. Diary #39 22nd Nov. 23d 25th 27th 30th Deo. 1s t 2nd 4th 5th 6th 9th 11th 12th 14th 15th 16th 18th 19th 29th Jan. l e t I k i l l e d a hog - v e ry storm y day 1 to G a lt to se e B etsey To C. F ild s . Tuck up th e bones of my fa th e r and ( Took) two b ro th e r s . My fa th e r had been b e r r ie d 30 y e a rs . Came home th a t n ite . I to Dundas, so ld w heat, bought b a rre l of p itch Boys to meton Boys g e tin wood a l l day W illiam to G a lt w ith cord of wood S old a cow to Jacob fo r $18. Went to e le c tio n , v o ted fo r W hite. I pain ted C o b e rts. A ll w e ll, worked a t home. Some a t m eton and some a t home. K ille d 3 hogs, worked fo r s e l f M other and I to G a lt, to see the ground broke f o r r a le ro a d . Cold w eath er R achel to m eton. Mr. Wever and W in. Armstrong here to dine A ll w orking fo r s e l f A lo ad of wood fo r C. Lamb Drawing out wood W illiam to G alt w ith a cord of wood a t 1.6 Sold Dan horse fo r $50.00 t/e are a l l w e ll. Thanks be to God fo r i t �|p|52 1116 D iary #42 C a st 0# 2^ I bought a mare a t a s a le Bored o f James in cash $10. 28 K ille d a s te e r , weighed 395 lb s . hide 67 lb s. 29 S old th e b e e f and h id e , got no money Got John shod a l l a ro n d . 30th S old a double s la y to W m. Congo and fa th e r for 25. 1853 ■Jajf* We a re a l l w e ll. Thank God. This i s dun in the 1s t m orning. W e a l l tuck d in n er on a 14 lb . turkey C a rlto n gave u s . S tade up t i l h a lf a f te r one. 2nd 3d 5th 10th 10th 11 14th 16th 18th 20th 21st 22nd 24th 24th 30th D aniel Case and Jane h e re . I went homewith them s ta d e a l l n i t e a t Mr. Jacob S irre s th a t n ite I to Dundas w ith D. Case a t Meton W illiam to W itsel fo r lo ad of p o sts got non I s ic k th e r e s t w ell Jacob and w ife h e re , a l l w ell W m. tu ck a lo a d of hay to Jo s. Dikman W illiam so ld a lo ad of hay to Mr. Congo I drayed wood a l l day from B arloes, 3 loads M other and I to George to d in n er a l l w ell I made a s e te , boys went to Cort in B everly I s e t t l e d w ith Mr. Sweat due m e ... 7/6 1 worked about home. Jacob went home, I l e t him have a s te e r . Got a muley h e fe r and b a r r il of ...f i s h ( ? ) Glen W ille t was here to see Hachel W illiam to H am ilton w ith 18 b a rle s flower 1 gave him a l l he made i t was $2.26 W illiam and Rachel to meton, mother and I a t horns 2 5 CD C Q H CD P * £ C O CD H to J a n . 1 8 5 3 . Wm. a n d I p a id our �The Hor.d D ia ry #43 1853 b 1 M r. Dikm an came h e r e o u t o u t lum ber fo r * d o o rs an d w indow s 2nd 3d 7th 9th 11t h 12th 14th 17th 19 th 23d 26 th March 2nd 3d 5th 6th 8 th 12 th 13 th W illia m to P r e s to n g o t 18 b a r r e l o f flo w e r Boys an d I w orked a b o u t th e b a m Jam es w e n t to W ater down to w ork a t h is tr a d e M o th er and I w ent to C ases to se e h i s m other Went to W aterdow n to s e e Jam es a t B a k e r 's In n 2 m ile s from v i l l e g , fo u n d a l l w e ll I w en t to P a r i s g o t 15 l b s . o f p l a s t e r f o r 3 .3 . W illia m d ra y e d wood f o r G eorge i n fo re n o o n I to G a lt g o t 21 b a r l e s f lo w e r , a t l / 9 tu c k th e sam e to D undas same d a y . To H a m ilto n w ith 22 b a r le s flo w e r Went t o H a m ilto n w ith 17 b a r l e s f o r F . Went t o Ja c o b s an d s ta d e a l l n ig h t I and M o th er to H en ry S h an n es to s e e them . U nkel John w as t h e r e , a l l w e ll ( b o o ts ) I p a id th e Duchman f o r 3 p a r o f b u ts f o r th e b o y s , in c a s h , v e r y cheap 4 .............. I to M r. M uncens b o u g h t a cow f o r 18 c a sh M r . B e ll h e r e in m o rn in g v e r y n ic e man a s c h o o l m a s te r i n B e v e rly , a f t e r wood M other and I to u n k e ls S m ith s, w en t to m eton th e m ost p e o p le I e v e r s e e , th e y was 7 p e p le d ip p e d t h a t d ay , c o ld t h a t d a y . I a t home, D avid oam e, a l l i s w e ll a t p r e s e n t W illiam to Dundas w ith 18 b a r le s flo w e r Mr. B e ll h e re t h i s e v e n . C h ild r e n a l l a t h o je . P h er i s s io k , r e s t w e ll. �1853 i/M T h e D i a r y ^ 4 larch 14th Jack Green here to dinner. 16th William to Hamilton with 14 barles. 10th I got my barn inshured for £100. William went to oort at Rocton. I killed two pigs, Mr. Main helped me. 21st Drayed in turnips from the field to house 23d Peter Pule was here 26th All to work in sugar bush, made 50 lb. of sugar 30th William to Dundas with 14 barles at 2/6 April 2nd I worked in sugar bush. David came home 4th I and D, Case went to Hamilton to see the spencnbrig (Suspension bridge ?) and other works of the rale road. Came home that nite 5th I worked about the house. A l l well thank God. Am en 11th W e began to build a milk house 15th I w ent t o s e e F. C ochner h e is v e r y s i ok 16th We w orked a t m ilk h o u se a l l d ay . W illia m in s u g a r bu sh made a p a i l o f m o la s s e s . 23cL W illiam to B ak als g o t 18 b a r le s flo w e r a t 2 /9 23d I to D undas, w ent up th e Monton (m o u n ta in ) t o Jacobs and to Mr. T unics to th e o ld p la c e w here i u s t to l i v e , g o t some g r a f ts from o ld p la c e 26th I to Flam borough g o t some f r u i t tr e e s 27th P la n tin ray c h e rry tr e e s and some plum s. Jane Rimel gave me a book, I l o s t i t oomin home 28th W m . to the plow, I worked about th e p la c e . Air. Made worked a t new house. I wio te th is in the morning of the 29 th , fiv e m in ets b efo re 1 o olook �1851 Ca *< The i*ee# D iary #40 Jen. 2nd 4th 5th 23d 51st Pel). 5th 5th 14th 25th 1852 Sept • 4th 20th 24th 27th Oct. 34 14th 21s t 27th 29th Nov. 4th M other and I to D aniels and Janes. Got m other a new d re ss and Rachel C a rlto n came home from Guelph, I went with him to John K irk s In n . Bought a c u tte r of T. Conner fo r $3.75 Very storm y day M other and Jane to see g ran d fath er Sold a mare to David C onnell §30. Took up a n o te f o r $ 5. W illiam to Dundas w ith 24 b a rre ls W illiam e n te re d h is name fo r a Son of Temperens. Baokake v e ry h ad . Got done w ith oats, very glad R ained a l l day, n o t much work goin on T hrashed some o a ts , clean ed up 25 bushel W illiam to G a lt w ith a tun of ir n C. Lamb to d in n e r, boys a t home George i s 12 y ea rs old today David made a bord fence David f i x t th e w e ll and made fence around the l i t t l e garden I w orked a t new house a l l day Began to chop on Mr. Manes land �Cas*. The S se 4 D ia ry #41 l85t Mr. D itm an w orked a t house w ith me ra se d th e k itc h e n . W illiam worked fo r R ick er. n t h M other oome home, l e f t th e c h ild re n w e ll, a l l I h u t D a v id . lEth W illiam f e tc h e d a lo a d o f b o rd s from Hokmans M ill 15th C a rlto n jo in e d th e Sons o f Temprens on the n ite o f th e 1 3 th November. Thanks be to God fo r i t . I am s o r r y t o s a y my W illiam l e f t th e same n ig h t w ith o u t an y c a u s e . I hope he w ill ccme back ag&in. 18th C a rlto n and D. C ase h e re , g o t a lo ad of tu rn ip s . 20th W illiam to D undas w ith 16 b a r r e ls flow er a t 2/6 2i s t Boys a l l a t home to d in n e r , a l l w e ll. 22nd Showed h a rd in a f te rn o o n 24th W e b u tc h e re d a s t e e r . C a rlto n and D. Case h e re . 26th W illiam tu c k a q u a r te r o f b e e f to Mr. Weaver. I c u t up some b e e f and s a lte d i t 27th W e a l l w orked a t tu r n ip s , I worked v e ry hard 30th T h rash ed our w h e a t, g o t dun, a l l w e ll Dec. W illiam and I w ent to Dundas w ith 43 bushel of 2nd w h eat, g o t b r ic k , g la s s , sto v e p ip e , and door hinges 3d P . C rin e b i l t a ch im ley . 4th R io k er th ra s h e d o a ts 9th W illiam to o k 50 b u sh e l o f tu r n ip s . Got 3 bunches o f s h in g le s , i t was h is b irth d a y 22nd I and W illiam to Mr. P roudloves to a r a f f l e of tu rk e y s 25th < V e a r e a l l w e ll on th is C hristm as Day. God be jr a is e d . �CaS% The D iary #45 1053 ^ r i l Go to th e Checker a Shead to see Sara and John. 80 Got th e r e ab o u t 4 o 'c lo c k . 2^4 W illiam i s plow en, I am q u ite sic k Boys w orking ab o u t th e place gth I d id some g r a f tin , guess th e y w ill a l l live 7th W illiam to th e plw in forenoon, then to John Enes ra s e n o f b a rn . 8th R ach el and boys a t Meton 9th H iram and S arah Jones is sic k . Miss S. got the m e se le s. H. bad c o ld . 12th Haned in forenoon we worked around home 15th I am t h i s day 62 years old , and 9 months and 15 days 16th G eorge A rm strong w orking a t s is tr e n , a l l is w ell 19th 1 in Dundas to see Mr. Spence he is about to h e lp me. I had bad luck I tuok the rong deed to g e t i t re c o rd e d I came home th a t n ite on the s ta g e a t 1 o 'c lo c k 20th Went to H am ilton got my deed reoorded 22nd I w ent to B a k e r's Inn to see James, stade a l l n ite 24th I to Dundas to s ila b r a te the Queen- God b less her 27th Was to Mr. B e lls in the evenin f i r s t time 28th Went to Dundas and oame back to Unkels 29th Went to Governor Hoad, came baok and found a ll well 30th My frie n d Mr. R. Spenoe esq. gave me th is pen w ith a number of bucks and paprs, I am muoh obliged to him Mr. D. worked 6 days now, good workman 31st I sowed my b a rle y �1853 June 1s t 2nd 3d 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 13th 15th 16th 20th Ca *< The iio td D ia r 7 #46 M r. D. s t i l l to w o rk , a l l is w e ll. W riten School h a s commenced t h i s n i t e . W illiam i s a goen. We a r e a l l a t home to w ork on th e p la o e R ao h el and I to U nkle Ja c o b s, s ta d e a l l n ig h t I sow ed some g ra s s se e d on th e b a r le y ground R a o h e l and D ick to S .S . th e r e s t a t home Jac o b i s h e r e , I tr a d e d h o rs e s w ith him , gave him one p a i r o f s o r i l m ares and a yoke o f s te e r s w o rth $ 5 0 . and ¥ 3 0 . i n c a s h I w en t to M ilto n to th e R e g is te r o f f ic e . C a rlto n b o g h t a ta v e r n s ta n d . Gave 14 hundred f o r th e p r o p e r ty . I was w itn e s s to th e deed I am i n a g r a te d e a l o f tr o u b le ab o u t money m a tte r s . I hope I s h a le so o n g i t o v er th e tr o u b le b u t God n o se when Came home from D undas. Mr. D itm an was h e re to -b u y my c o l t . He wood n o t g iv e me o n ley $65. and I w a n te d ¥ 7 0 . We d id n o t a g re e I g e s . He was a l i t e l d is p le a s e d . Mr. D itm an l e f t me on th e 8 th d ay o f Ju n e, he d id work 13 days t h i s s p r in g . He h as dun me good work I s e t t l e d w ith Mr. D avid M ain, g iv e him a n o te p a ib e l in fo u r monce a f t e r d a te , he was v e ry k in d w ith me M other and c h i l d r e n to th e . . . . in R u n le s. I was n o t t h e r e , was in a good d e a l o f tr u b e l 1 and m o th er w ent to C.C. Sm iths - he s in e d a n o te f o r $50 to Huokken, p a b e l in one y e a r a f t e r d a te w ith i n t e r e s t . I gave him a n o te f o r th e same p a y a b le in o u rre n o y i f I f a l e in p a in g same U nkle C.C. Sm ith was h e re by 5 o 'o lo o k in th e m orning, had b r e a k f a s t w ith u s . He went fo r C.H, Lamb to work �C&-&H The D ia ry #47 1853 ■June 2i s t 84th 25th 25th 26th 27th 28th 30th July 1s t 4th 5th 6th 9th 10th I gave Jaco b a r e d re a d s t e e r and a sh ip fo r a s e t o f one h o rs e h a r n is . -/illia m to Dundas w ith 12 h a r r i e s f o r Goerge K elson. B. Himer came h e re in th e m orning e a r ly , went away a t 4 o ’ c lo c k in a f te rn o o n he i s w e ll Went to D undas, g o t some pork f is h and o th er th in g s I to o k th e b la c k cow to A. C onnells b u ll fo r £1. I had a o a se w ith th e Sons of Temprenes I win th e s u t e . 1 w i l l n o t v i l a t e th e pleg e again C h ild re n a l l t o S .S . M other and I to meton in a f te rn o o n I s e t t l e d w ith M r. Dikraan gave him a n o te fo r 14 d o l l a r s p a y e b e l in th r e e monce a f te r d ate a l l r i t e . John and C h a rle s W illard commenced p a in tin g my h o u se o u t s id e fo r $ 8 . in cash and S ix D o lla r s a f t e r h a r v e s t in cash ./illia m to S a n t G eorge to a M ill. I work about th e h o u se . Have a v e r y bad head ake a l l day W illiam to B ic k e rs to a lo g en b ee, we a re a l l w ell I made a new ch u rn d a sh , hope i t is good. I soad my t u r n i p s . A unt Hannah A rm strong sta d e a l l n ite she was on h e r way to B e lls C orners to liv e P a tr ic k C rin e was h e re to te a we had a good ch a t M other w ent to the f u n n il o f David M unhollen, d ie d w ith a c a n s e r on th e low er p a r t of h is fa ce U ncle and Ant E le t was h ere a l l n ite Mr. Me and Mr. T urner fin e c h p la s te r n th e house W m. g o t i n some hay we a r e a l l w e ll I bored $ 6 . o f Mr. D. o n ly fo r a weak. I tuck Mr. T urner p a r t o f th e way home. P aid him $5. and $ 2 . to Mr. Me. M iss '//,a rd o f Dumfrece was h ere to see Haohel M other has gone to Komles to see B etsey she is s ic k �( ’ rt s < The D ia r y 3.0153 Jnii ].2th 14th 15th 16th 10th 19th 20th 21st 27th 28 th 29th Aug, 1s t 5th 9th #40 R ao h el i s v e r y s i c k sh e h a s w orked h a rd a l l d a y Am j u s t a g o e n to D undas to g i t some p a i n t an d o i l Went to D undas w e n t b y Cope to n an d down th e G o v e rn o rs R oad tu c k D a v id th a r e g o t some p a in t W illiam , i s w o rk e n f o r M r. G a rio k in h ay C .C . s m ith w as h e r e t o l d me som f i n e noos a b o u t th e s t a t e o f . . . . h e h a s j u s t r e tr o n d fro m t h a t a fu e d a y s a g o . I s e n t $ 5 . to M r. D. by W illia m a t n i t e . M iss A rm s tro n g d id e t h i s m o rn in g I com m enced i n my h a r v i s t w h e a t i s g o o d . W illia m o r a d e le d 1 p u t Don P um plogs w e s t o f th e h o u se M o th er and I w e n t t o th e A rm stro n g f u m i l . The b ag I w o re on my l e f t arm I m ean to k eep a s lo n g a s I l i v e . W illia m and G eo rg e A rm stro n g in h a r v i s t f i l d we g o t i n 100 s h e v e s o f w h e a t f i r s t w h e a t t h a t we g o t i n a b a r n i n B e v e r ly C.H, lam b an d G e o rg e A rm stro n g o r a d e le d w h e at Wm. r a k e d an d b o u n d , I w o rk ed w ith . / i l f r e d h a n g in g th e d o e r s o f th e h o u s e , I g a v e him a d o l l a r f o r i t W illia m to F la m b ro u g h to s e l l th e l i t t l e c o l t K ao h el a t M r. M ains to so e (sew ) We f i n i s h e d o u t t e n o u r w heat I am 63 y e a r s o ld t h i s d a y , I am v e r y we 11, th a n k s b e to God f o r i t . R aned f o r th e f i r s t tim e f o r 3 m once ,W e w ere moven in new h o u s e . I w as f ix e n a b o u t th e h o u s e , b o y s a g i t e n in h a y . T h e re w as a man to b y my p la c e he th o u g h t th e p r i o e tw o rauoh I w a n te d # 2 ,0 0 0 f o r i t . I d o n t know th e m an, John K irk s e n t him he s a id he w o u ld com b a o k s o o n he is a ooohman (? ) I g e s he i s r i o h t h a t wood due f o r me f o r i w an t a l l th e m oney down I w i l l go to <**acxH fx±xD :ioj»t s e l my p r o p e r ty fo r th e v a lu e I was b ad w ith a p a in in my b r e s t , b e t t e r now �£V*< The Rop& D ia ry I e x p e c t C a r lto n and Case and fam ley here soon. They d id n o t come and I was d isa p p o in te d . Aunt P o ly a s we c a l l h e r and h e r h ir e d g i r l and Jacob came. M o th er and I to camp m eton, d id not g et home t i l l IE o ’ c lo c k a t n i t e 20th Mr. D ic k so n w as h e r e a g a in . He i s a v e ry old man 21st G eorge A rm stro n g p l a s t e r e d my s in k v e ry good D avid h e lp e d h im . I was i n tr u b e l concerning my s o u l. God h e lp me. Sept. 2nd I p a id M r. W orner $ 2 .5 0 i n ca sh 2nd I s o ld my o ld m are to F . Jones f o r E caves and an o ld s le d and 16 lo a d s o f wood. I g o t i t m yself R ach el a t M rs. Lambs q u ilto n . We are a l l w ell 4th M other and I t o m eeto n to h e a r th e Rev. W m. Bery p re a c h fro m th e w ord f o r God h a th no t given us th e s p i r i t o f f e a r b u t o f Power and love and of a sound m in d . F in e serm on 6th 8th 9th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th I g o t 400 b r i c k o f Mr. F re a d . Wm. sta d e a l l n ite Mr. and M rs. R obson h e re to te e I p a id Mr. S . Holcomb $ 5 .0 0 cash and gave him a n o te f o r £ 3 .1 8 .7 H iram is s i c k . C h ild re n g e ttin g read y fo r S .S . We a l l w ent to th e f u e r n e l o f John Buokan a Son o f T em prence, la r g e m eton I p a id John W ilerd $>2. on a n o te he had a g a in st me I am n o t v e ry w e ll have a pane in my s id e . M rs. Lamb and B e sty h ere to te e . I s ic k a l l day. #50 �10th 11th 12th 13th 15th 17th 20th 21st 22nd 23d 25th 26th 27th CcVL* The heed- D ia r y #49 I am j u s t r e a d y to goe to Dundas 6 o 'c lo c k m o rn in g . Saw Jam es he h a s commenced to work f o r B ile to n f o r § 1 .4 0 a d a y . I g o t ilO . of him W illiam to th e plow , I w ork a b o u t the house I tu c k R a c h e l to W its o ls to g i t h e r xsxfc to o th d ro y ed i t w as a b ad o n e , i t h u r t hur much W illia m to th e p lo w . I s ic k a l l day in bed, I am b e t t e r now I w ent to N e lso n t o se e C a rlto n s ta d e 2 n ite s Jane w as q u i t e s i c k w ith p a in in h e r b r e s t, M other h ad b e e n s i c k w h ile I was gone, r e s t a l l w e ll J u s t r e a d y to th r a s h 6 o 'c lo c k . Have dun a b e te r days w ork th a n e v e r, th ra s h e d 3000 sh eav es, good w heat a l l r i t e I and m o th er to me to n to h e a r Rev. Jurmen p reach, th e f i r s t tim e I e v e r h a re d him . Aunt C h a rle t and h e r so n S m ith h e r e to t e a . Jam es came home he i s q u ite s ic k I th in k D avid came home s i c k w ith th e a g e r and fe v e r. J u s t g e to n r e a d y to goe to Dundas w ith w heat. I b o u g h t R ao h el a new d re s s M other and I to Camp meto n a t D um frece, th e R ev. C orson p re c h on P eed my sh ea p . I p aid to Mr. Lamb one d o l l e r in c a sh , M rs. Main S3. W illiam t o Camp m eton in a fte rn o o n ro a d th e o o lt 1853 _ Aug. i n+ V i �/1053 19th 21st 24th 27th 29th 30th Oct. 1st 2nd 3d 4th 9th lOthm 13th 14-th The D iary #5^ I soad 3 bushel of wheat in old meder field I am ju s t red y to goe to Plamboro to see the c h ild re n . S is was s ic k , mother to see her. Hr. M o has commenced th e chimney Went to work g o t 6 bushel of lime at Mr, Whites I went to th e m ill a t G alt, got grinden, good work. W illiam ro le d the wheat before the d o er. C arlto n was marred the 21st of Sept, I hope he w ill due w ell W illiam plowed some. M o and I to work at chimney To Dundas w ith 12 b a rle s of flower I tu ck Me home to th e 10th Conseson in Beverly C arlto n fe tc h ed h is w ife to see us he got a v e ry n ic e w ife Mr, David Main and w ife here to dinner. I forgot to menchon abought George and Betsy, they was h ere w ith th e above I am goin to Ham ilton to Pervenchel Shoe. This afte rn o o n I am going as fa r as D. Cases. I am agont to s ta y t i l l i t is over the shoe brok I came home the same n ite , Ant Hannah_wa s here When I went to th e Provenoial exhibition I bought a badge fo r 5 s h illin g s Cy. Hamilton 1853 Members bags w itch admits me in the Shoe (show) w hile i t l a s t s . I saw the best stock I ever see James came home, he was Well. Mother and I to meton. 1 went to P o ste rs. Went to Dundas tuck Jane case th e re , stad e a l l n ite a t h ir place 41 y ears th is morning in the B attle at Quenston G eneral Brook was k iled . Got a buggy o ff Mr. Dugles to go to Kelson to see C arlton. I went to Cases stade a ll nite Sep** Ifth �CaJS^ The S-QO-& D ia r y #52 I p a id Jo h n W ille n s w ife $ 10 on a n o te I s ig n e d Came t o J a c o b s fo u n d a l l w e ll a ta d e a l l n ite I p u t up th e s t o v e , W illia m w orked around th e b a rn 20th W illia m a n d I to a show (show ) a t R ookton o f c a t t l e and h o r s e s , s h e a p a n d h o g s , 2is t T h ere w as a p lo w in g m atoh a t my p la c e , 11 team s t h a t p lo w e d . I w e n t to H en ry B aboocks and tuck s u p p e r . T h is w as th e f i r s t p lo w in g mach e v e r in B e v e r ly 24th Wm. to D undas w ith a lo a d o f b o rd s f o r th e b u g le s . I a n d b o y s to Mr. D avid M ains to h e lp him t h r a s h 25th W illia m g e to n h o r s e s s h o d . Jam es w ent to W aterdow n v i l e g . G old d a y . 26th W illia m t o D undas w ith a lo a d o f b o rd s . I b ro u g h t home J a c o b an d Wm. and John T unes. S ta id a l l n i t e 27th Went t o D u m frie s to b u y s h e a p . We g o t 32 h ead . P a id fro m 2 t o 4 d o l l e r s a h e a d . 29th I p a id M r. D a v id M ain £ 2 . a n o a t was g iv e n June 1 3 th f o u r monoe a f t e r d a te 30th I was tu r n e d o u t o f th e D iv is io n o f th e Sons o f T em perance on S a te r d a y n i t e , th a n k God I jo in e d th e M e th d is on S unday n i t e I hope th e y w i l l n o t t u r n me o u t f o r so sm ale a fe n c e 31at I w e n t w ith M r. D avid M ain an d tu c k up my l o t in th e g ra v e y a rd No. 1 3.853 Hth 16th 19th �1063 C<x-6< The Diary #68 IfoV e 4th I went to the meton that n ite, ohildren there, gth W m . to g a it got 13 barles flower at 2/9 8th I went to R oktin to Oort, I win ray ouno it waa r i t e 12th W illiam to Dundas w ith 13 harlot) flower 16th I am now a goon to the meeting in u few minutee God b le s s me 20th I went in to Mrs. Oldrdges Furnel. 22nd This has been the fin e s t day I ever saw 23d I was a t 1). Cases a l l was w ell I went up the R ail road to Copetown, Stade at Filds, 26th I k ille d two pigs 26th W e got wood out a l l day. 28th I went to see Mrs. R itoherds, she was betr. I trust she w ill g i t up agane 29th W illiam q u ite sio k . I went to Rookton paid tax fo r my p la ce in f u l l . . . . 6 /l0 30th William sio k , I out wood in forenoon Deo. I tuok my bugge weles to Fosters to git fixed 1st 3d I brok a s h a ft of Mr. Dugles buggy got it fixt 10th Boys and I got in a staok of straw, I at D ivision a t n ite 11th Mother and I went to Meton i t was good to be th a re , God saves us. 12th The two Woods here to bie my oolt 13th 1 have got the head alco quite bade �Ca s *: The B-Q-gA D ia r y #54 l6$2 0 ^ j4th l4tb ifith 16th 10th 17th 21st 25th 26th 27th 31st Jan. 1s t 1854 34 5th 8th 9th 10th !Oth I g o t buggy f i x t a l l w e ll . X bough t a w atoh o f James fo r $ 8 . W m. tu c k a mane t o H am ilton fo r $ 5. ffe k il e d 5 h o g s , Mr. D avid Main h elped u s. Boys w en t to r i t e n s o h o o l a t n it e R ach el and Wm. w ith me to meto n . George is s ic k J .B . E u r t d e p a r te d t h i s l i f e th e 17th Deo. 1853 I b o r r e d $ 1 0 . in c a sh from David Main, very -g o o d n a b e r . J .B . E u r t w as b e a r e d t h i s day 2 1 s t Dec. C h rism u s. M other and I a t meton a l l day. G eorge and B e sy t o d in e r w ith u s . Boys c h o p in w ood , I p a in te d a s la y I s i c k , Wm. D ro y ed wood to Babocks, I s i c k , t h i s i s th e lo n g e s t tim e I have been sic k in 10 y e a r I s t i l l a r e s i c k b u t som b e tr C h ild r e n t o m ea to n , we p r a is God fo r h is marsey Went to C a r lto n s in N e ls o n , h is w ife not w e ll James and I com e home th rou gh b e v e r ly the sh ort way Had a v e r y bad h ead a k e, r e s t w e ll thank God I s ic k I f i x t c u t e r . D avid C o r n e ll and w ife here on a v i s i t M r. D. C o r n e ll b ou gh t a watoh o f me fo r 2750 f t . b o t i s . �C a The D i a r y #55 1864 I re o iv e d 4 0 0 f e e t on th e w a to h an d w e n t t o M S m ith s. .2tb I t r a in e d a l l d a y s t u d y ,3th I tu ck a lo a d o f h o p p o l e s , w e n t t o U r. E 's g o t 13 b a r le s f l o w e r a t 2 /5 14th God b i a s e d my s o l e t h i s a f t e r n o o n . P r a i s e him 15th M other a n d I t o rn e to n , c h i l d r e n a l l w e ll 16th Mr. H obson g o t my w a g o n f o r 4 s h i l l i n g s a d ay y o rk 18th I to C o r t. M r. 1>. M c llr o y p a i d 4 /4 S to p ed a t H o b so n s g o t d i n e r , th e b e s t t e e I h av e d rin k i h a lo n g t i m e . 19th W illiam to P r e s t o n w i t h a lo a d o f h o o p s 22nd E lle n W ile t w as h e r e t o s e a R a c h e l W e l e f t H ira m a t J a c o b s we w as v e r y s o r r y f o r i t 24th W illiam an d I t o t r o y , s e t l e d v /ith M r. Word due me •ji2. I g o t t h e c o l t s h o d v e r y w e ll , v/e g o t s u p e r a t P i t n s I n n 26th G eorge M ains w if e d i e d t h e 2 5 th d a y o f t h i s m onth she d ie d h a p y M other an d I t o M a in s f u r n e l ( f u n e r a l ) t e x t fro m 2d T im o th y 4 o h a p e r 7 v e r s e 28t*h „ Have b e e n w ork i n a b o u t t h e sh o p a l l w e ll I and c h i l d r e n t o c h u r c h , th e R ev . M r. Burner This has been a storm ey day, Rachel has washed this day hard, she i s goin to C arltons. I gave a note to Wes O ldridge for £135 s h illin g s oy I bot a watoh o f C.C. Smith Sunday m o rn in g , we are a l l w e ll thank God for i t Wm. and Rachel h a s not com hom I long to see them 2U4 84 5th �Qh l^A The &ood D ia ry 56 !e°‘ I tuclc C a r lto n to John K i r k - £,„+ m 6tb N elson. I am goen w ith C to h is p i ! I f fl^ f oe to w ell th a n g o d . Wm. to Dundas w ith i t V U -,1S of flo w e r a t 2 /5 . £ 5 . ? v ^ L 16 C arries down a b o u g t 10 o 'c lo c k a t n i t e . my sla y a goan rfb 1 com h? me Da n i l Ga s e fe tc h e d me to Mr. McVains /to. to D undas w ith 17 h a r le s o f flo w w a t 1/9 I tra d e d h o r s e s w ith C a rlto n even a so rie c o lt A ll w e ll8,1 r ° n e h ° r a 5 °ld a g00d ^ horse 8th ,/m* t o Li t t l s g o t 16 h a r le s o f flo w er a t 1/9 I to D ase and to T . F o s te r s go my s la y paid j j xor 1* c 9th Cam home fro m D. C ases l e f t them a l l w e ll. v/m. did no w ork i t w as so c o ld , a l l w e ll 10th v/m. to D undas w ith 18 h a r le s . Joseph 10, A. Robs on 80, 32 h a r l e s f o r L i t t l e 16 f o r Fienne a t 2/9 $5. L i t t l e s flo w e r com es to $ 7 . I did nothing 11th I to G a lt. Wm. to F een n e s g o t 16 h a rle s of flower a t 2 /9 Jam es came home he i s a l i t t l e lame he h u rt h i s n e e . I g o t 300 l h . of sh o rts from k a t 6 / p e r h u n d re d 12th George A rm stro n g tu c k 10 h a r le s of flow er a t l / 9 13th T his i s a v e r y r a n e y m orning menney is disopinted th is m orning 14th v/m. to G a lt g o t 18 h a r le s o f flo w er a t 2f k I g o t 10 h a r l e s o f flo w e r 2 /k I to l i t t l e s got 10 h a r le s o f flo w e r 2 / k . 15th Wm. to G a lt g o t 18 h a r le s flo w e r. I to Dundas 10 h a r le s f lo w e r . I g o t 300 lh . of sh o rts a t 6/ p er h u n d re d . Wm. p a id T u rn b u ll >$3.2 s h illin g s th a t I ode tim 16th H aohel and I w ent to U nkel C.C. Smith got 3 b u sh el o f o o rn . Wm. w orked abought home, a l l is w ell 17th /m. tu o k Jam es to Ja c o b s, o h ild re n sio k , r e s t well �C a se The ii— & D ia ry cl #67 j8$4 _______________________________________ ___________ and M o th er w e n t to s e e S a ra h . I went to tro y j0® to M ill, we a r e a l l w e ll »?m . and M o th er come home S a ra h and faraley w e ll X to m e to n . G e o rg e a n d B e ts y h e r e a t n i t e X to t r o y w ith Jam es to ta k e som san d and s to n e . 20t" rfm, to D undas w ith 16 h a r l e s o f f lo w e r , v/m. got a b a r le o f f i s h f o r 8 . o f Colm an 2iat W e a l l w ork ah o u g h t hom n o t much don a l l w e ll. u The C h a rle y h o r s i s la m e v e r h ad 22nd V/m. w en t w ith Jam es to t r o y to h e lp him . I work abought th e h o u s e i t i s a v e r y sto rm y d a y 23d ’ .Jm. to D u n d as w ith 19 h a r l e s flo w e r a t 1 /9 A. H obson w i t h 2 1 h a r l e s f lo w e r a t l / 9 24th I to L i t t l e s g o t 11 h a r l e s o f flo w e r U ile r a t 1/9 I to l i t t l e s g o t 1 1 h a r l e s flo w e r a t l / 9 H ille r D a n ie l C ase a n d J a n e a n d D a v id com home a l l w e ll 25th D a n ie l C ase a n d J a n e w e n t home I w ith them 26th Very s to rm y d a y I a t C a se s 27th I com home fo u n d a l l w e ll Ja c o b and fam ley h e re 28th I to P a r i 8 g o t a h a l f t u n o f p l a s t e r 2 .4 . ‘iarch V/m. to D undas w ith 16 h a r l e s flo w e r a t 2 /6 !st i to M cV ains l e f t 11 h a r l e s flo w e r i tr a d e d h o r s e s w ith Jo h n M irs even 24th) 2&rch V/m. was f i n d C 5 .22 c o p e r s f o r maken a n o is e a t o ld H en ry B a h c o c k s in n i t w as s p i t e o f him V/m. to M oVanes tu c k 18 h a r l e s flo w e r th a re I tu c k 10 h a r l e s l e f t t h a r e a t M cV ains. I bought a h o rs e f o r £ 4 /4 2 / t o h e p a id in e ig h t monce from d a te . >7m . to M r. P . g o t 14 h a r l e s flo w e r a t 2/9 I Aid n o t d ue much a l l i s w e ll �The Rewd D iary '58 l$5* CM 'tt fn . to D undas w ith 14 b a rle s flower at 2/9 *v I ta c k a lo a d f o r George Armstrong to MoCols Vent to M eton o f th e Sons s e ttle d with them ffm. to m eton r e s t a t home a ll well I to tr o y to m ill to unkels C.C. Smith, William to Dnndas w ith 16 b a r le s flower yth I tu ck Jam es to tr o y to h is work again 8th This a v e ry ra n e y m orning we are a ll well. I went w ith Jam es to Dundas to g it a se t of Blacksmith tu le s we g o t them o f HoKinsey for £16.7 shillings fo r th e same we gave two n o tes, 1 for 4 monoe a f t e r d a te and one s ix monoe a fte r date 9th W illiam and Jam es to Dundas the horse got lame and oom baok 10th I am j e s t g en to se e my c h ild re n in Flambrough this is a b o u t 10 oolook in th e morning 11th Went to D. C ases s ta d e a l l n ite 12th Went to C a rlto n s in N elson a ll abought the house 13th Went to H a m ilto n w ith Case he sold his horse 14th I oome horn found a l l w e ll thank God . I sold m y Sam h o rs e f o r 60 d o lle r s oash 15th Went to W aterlo o abought selen my farm. I got John M .rk s h o rse and oarge he wood take no pay for i t . loth I went to D undas p aid Uo^ensey oash £1, stade all n ite a t MoVains 17th I p a id $ 3 o .o o to Win. Barlow on B ill Addiges note tl5) John K irk s e n t 20 b a r le s flow er for katy 16th W e a re a l l abought home a l l w ell thank God �1854 C axt; The D ia ry #59 JZroE 19th 80th Elat 82Q & 24th 1884) 25th 26th 27th 28th 29th 30th SlBt *P*il 1st 2qi 34 4th I a t D unkerd M eton h o y s to o u r oh a l l w e ll 1 so ld a w agon an d o ld m are to Mr. B a x te r fo r fSXXK £ 7 .7 .4 G ot $ 4 0 . i n o a a h and a n o te fo r $37. and 4 / to h e p a id i n th r e e monoe a f t e r d a te . M r. B . l i v e s i n W a te rlo o I w ent to D a n il C a se s w e n t to K e lso n to g i t Marys th in g s l e f t M ary and th in g s a t D. C ases C ase f e t c h e d M arys t h i n g s to my h o u se my fam ley was p l e s e d . I w ent ag a n e t o E*lam hrough I th in k t h e r e w as n o th in g don on th e 23d. I oome home C a r lto n oome home we a r e a l l w e ll A, R ohson t o D u n d as w ith 17 h a r l e s flo w e r a t 1 /9 R aohel t o M eton r e s t a t home a l l w e ll Wm. to L i t t l e s g o t s e t t l e d w ith M r. L i t l e A ll ru n in g a b o u g h t Wm. w en t w ith C a r lto n t o th e R a le ro a d . I so ld my farm t o M r. D a v id M ain . J u n e r f o r 14 h undred d o lla r s 100 P o u n d down an d 300 a y e a r t e a l a l l is p a id I am t o l i v e on th e p la o e f o r one y e a r e f 1 h e h a v e m y s e lf . God h e p ra s e d a l l i s w e ll C a rlto n an d I w e n t to A lo ra s ta d e a l l n ite W e 00m h ao k a s f a r a s new hope s ta d e a l l n i t e We 00m home a l l w as w e ll th a n k God R aohel to m eto n r e s t a t home a l l d a y 1 p a id i n o a sh to S . H oltm an and A rm strong C a rlto n and Wm. w ent to th e 1 0 th oonoeson. 1 abo u g h t th e p la o e a l l w e ll 1 p a id F . D ugles $ 9 .I s . a l l I ode him Boys h a s n o t 00m h ao k y e a t 9 o o lo o k m orning �The &e«d Diary #60 jB & 4 went to G alt got l/ 4 tun shorts 0 I gth Went to Flambrough at D. Cases a ll nite [ ?th I to F o sters got bugy weals fix t lor 2,4, I 8th I com home from ■h'lambro Unkel Henry and wife was heare and we w ily 9th Unkel and Ant went horn abought 9 oclock 10th Went to buckanens paid him $20.10 for a note that C.C. Smith 8ind for me. I was very m uoh out of umer w ith my fsm iley 11th I went to G alt fo r shorts with D, Main 12th 1 went to u n k els C.C. Smiths gived him a note that he sined fo r me to Buokan for £5. 1 got som e sead poto g iv e 5 /6 a bushel 13th I 14th I went to tr o y to m ill a ll is well I went to Dundas got a barle of fish for 4, Paid Colman a l l I ode him 15th I at home a l l day a l l w ell than God 16th A ll a t home a l l w e ll 17th I tuok C arlton to flambrou. I to Jacobs all 18th I and Jacob to Hamilton to Cort 19th I come home a l l was w ell ♦ 20th To troy and to G alt maid $2, oash 2l8t Home a l l day not w ell 22nd I at home a l l day s t i l l bad with rumites 23d Most a ll o f to meton a ll well 24th I soad 2 bushel of peas for the first CarltoD commenced work h is horses fir st �#61 I soad 1 bu sh e l o f p eas I am bad w ith ruinates in my l e f t s h o ld e r . R e st w e ll thank God. C arlto n and Wm. h a s gon to tro y to g it his horses shod C arlto n and Wm. h a s gon to tro y to do some work I t snoed i n th e m orning th a t I could not come home t e l l a t e i n th e day, a l l was w ell I w ent to t r o y and b o u t a l o t of Mr. Munholen fo r § 5 0 . i t i s to b e p a id in s ix monce from date Jacob com h e a r a b o u t 1 oclock he and famley well I tuck him home to Flam brough West. W e was at a plowen m a tc h . Jaco b S a rro se s, senr. I a t D. C ases come home in aftern o o n Went to t r o y to s e e abought th e lo t I a t horn a l l d ay m other to see h ir fath er I work a b o u g h t th e shop a l l is w ell P la n te d my p o t o t s . C a rlto n and W m. home I soad som o a t s . C a rlto n and W m. plowed Went to John G ru m its g o t som o a ts . George hired a l l day . A ll to m eton we a r e a l l w e ll God be prased Was w orken a b o u g h t th e house a l l w ell. Carlton and Wm. w ent to Flam brough E ast I took Mary to Stam e burge ( C arltons place I be gone to work in tro y on the lo t Sat. W m . has n o t com home y e a t 1 wood be glad for him to com home I hope he is w ell 1 to tr o y a g a in w ith som p o sts and plowed the lo t The Hoo~d D iary j# ip 1 fa* tfth 27th 28th 29th 30th May 1st 2nd 3d 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th loth Uth �1 8 5 4 CtlZrX The HeoS- Diary # 6 2 H ay 1 2 th 13th 14th 15 th 1 6 th 17th 18th 19th 2 0 th 2 1 st 22nd 23d 24 th 2 4 th 2 5 th 2 6 th 2 7 th 28 th 29th 3 0 th 2 1 st I to tr o y to work a l l day work hard, very hard I to tr o y again George w ith me a l l w ell Wm. home. George Armstrong and fam ley a ll day. I t rain ed a l l day. Mother and I ood not goe to meton W m . and I went to Flambro to a lo tte r y - Mr. Markler Went to H an ersvil to g it a spoted mare. Come home by tr o y , a l l w e ll I bought a coken sto v e for $45. Give one note for £4.10 s h illin g s in January 1856 and one to be paid in January 1857 fo r £4.18/9 cy. Have not done much work to Troy with load of lumber I s i c k , u n k e l C . C . s m it h w a s h e a r , r e s t w e l l I t r a i n e d a l l d a y n o w o rk d o n M o th e r a n d I t o m e to n . M oC lnen M a rg n et b e r r e d . Wm. a n d I t o t r o y w o rk a t f e n c e a l l d a y h a rd We a l l w e n t t o t r o y t o w o rk on th e l o t W ent t o t r o y p l a n t e d o u r p b t o s g o t d u n . M o th er s t a d e a l l n i t e a t D a v id C o r n e l l s - b o y s i o k Wm. w e n t w it h G e o rg e A rm stro n g to w ork f o r h im . 1 w o rk en a b o u g h t t h e sh o p I a b o u t t h e sh o p a l l d a y W orken a l l d a y a t a g a t e M o th er and 1 t o m eto n and t o C h a r le s Xambs i n a f t e r n o o n . Jam es h e a r a l l d a y we a r e a l l w e ll Went to C. M okes to b y a sp an o f h o r s e s . M other and I t o f u r n i l a t D . C o r n e lls i n a fte r n o o n I w ork a t g a t e . Wmi. to work a t D . M a in s, Ju n er Wm. t o work f o r D.M. 1 ab o u g h t th e p la o e �1854 #63 1854 T he D ia r y /6 3 June 1 s t I w e n t t o C o r n e l l s m i l l g o t th e lu m b e r from D avid C o r n e l l t h a t I w as to h a v e f o r a w atch 2nd Wm» a n d I w e n t t o t r o y d on no w ork 3d I w e n t to G a l t w ith D. M ain to s e t l w ith Congo 4 th R a c h e l a n d V/m, t o l i t t e l S c o tle n d to Meton. M o th e r a n d I to m eto n 5 th M o th e r a n d I to f'la m b ro u g h I s ta d e a t Jaco b s 6th I to D undas b o u g h t £ 1 .6 .1 0 w o rth o f tu le s 7th I a b o u g h t th e s h o p . D avid and Jam es Baker hear 8th I t r a in e d a l l d a y n o th in g dun a l l w e ll 9th Wm. w e n t to ^ i t s e l s g o t f u r tr e e s 10th I w e n t t o t r o y an d p la n t e d them on the l o t 11 I to Met o n R a c h e l an d Jam es s i c k 12 th Went t o R lam bro t o C a se s a l l w e ll 13th I a n d Wm. t o t r o y to w o r k . R . a n d Jam es s ic k 14 t h I w ork en a b o u g h t sh o p to G a lt i n afternoon 15 th Wm. a n d I t o w o r k a t fr a m e t o go to t r o y . M o th e r a n d G e o rg e w e n t t o A r m s tr o n g s 16 th X to w o rk a b o u g h t t h e fr a m e 17 th P a i n t e d m y b u g y a n d m ade a p a r e o f s h a v e s 18th I a n d R a c h e l a n d Wm. to me t o n . h . C ase h e r e 19 t h vVm. a n d X w o rk o n th e r o a d a l l w e ll 20 th X o n t h e r o a d . Wm. to g a it to a s h o e ( show ) 2 1 s t I to fla jn b ro u g h t o g e t n a i l s f o r new h o u se �1854 Ca&< The R eed D ia ry #64 June 22nd 23d 24th 25th 26th 27th 28th 29th 30th Ju ly 1st 2nd 3d 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 16th 20th Wm. to work f o r D u g le s, Iabought th e ahop. Wm. and I on th e ro d e to work We w ere a l l to w ork abought th e p lace M other and I to m eton. R achel and James to F lam b ro . R ach el com hom from Flam bro a l l w e ll Jacob com h e r e s ta d e a l l n i t e I p a n te d a wagon a l l i s w e ll thank God Went to F lam bro f o r Jan e to goe w ith me I and Jane w ent to Bur fo rd to see Saray We com s to p e d a t u n c le s Sm ith a l l w ell Wm. tu c k Jan e home, a l l was w e ll N elson B ehim er was h e re c h ild r e n to Sunday School. M other to m eton in fo rn o o n I to F lam bro, James and H. Lamb, mowed I and G eorge ra k e d hay a l l day I droyed in th e hay was v ery t i r e d J u s t re d y to go to Flam bro to D. Gases Wm. and 1 a t th e h ay . 1 com hom th a t n ite I a t home hung a g rin e sto n e . W m. com home D avid and Wm. come home, c h ild re n to Sunday School James v e ry s ic k w ith th e ag er 1 2 th , 1 3 th , 14th I a t D. Cases maken hay 15 a t home At Jacobs S ir r a s 17th 18th and 1 9 th . At home moan p eas. W m. oommenoed h a rv e st the 19th �1854 lu ly 21 22nd 234 24th 25th 26th 27th 28th 29th 30th 31st Aug. 1st End 3d 4th 6th C/LS*. The S e sd D ia r y #65 I a t p e a s . G ot dun v e ry t i r e d . D royed in 220 sh e a v e s o f w h e at i n a f te r n o o n . Cut w h eat ra k e d and bound 133 sh ea v es I w ent to D. C ases th e y was a l l w e ll Wm. an d I w ork i n h a r v e s t f i e l d h a r d . Went t o t r o y a t n i t e t o h e a r S p e n c e sp a k A ll w ork a t h a r v e s t h a r d . M r. R o b e rt Spence was n o m in ated f o r o o n s e l. We a r e a l l h a rd t o w ork in h a r v e s t S t i l to w ork i n h a r v e s t a l l w e ll p r a is God. Sandy G a rn et and Jam es C rin w orked f o r u s $ 1 . d ay A ll t o w ork i n h a r v e s t . S and I s t i l work f o r u s V ery ra n e y m orning i t r a in e d a l l n i t e a g ra d e l in c o u n try , w h eat b a d . (g r e a t d e a l? ) M other and I to meto n . R achel w ith D. M ain. W esley M ain w ork f o r us in h a r v e s t. I am o u to n p ea s i t i s v e r y warm to d a y . A ll w e ll th an k God T his i s a b o u g h t e ig h t o c lo c k in th e m orning. I am now 64 y e a rs o ld and w e ll. A ll th e fa m ily is w e ll we a r e th a n k f u l f o r i t . I t is l i k l e y to be a ra n e y day muoh w heat is out W e have s e t o u t a l l o f o u r w heat to d a y . Wm. w orken f o r W. W illim a t h i s day Wm. s io k . I d id n o t muoh work g o t in same w heat Got dun w ith our w heat g o t some o a ts . Wm. work f o r D. M ain i n a f te rn o o n . M rs. R ich erd s and Win. A rm strongs w ife h e r e . A ll w e ll. God be p ra is e d f o r i t . W e a re a l l to work in o a ts . Wm. to D. M ains. �1854 C iU K The B% otL D iary #66 g R achel and George and Hiram to Sunday sch o o l. James and David a t home. Garnet h ere. John Dary was here to te e w ith us 7th to work hard. W m. to D. Mains th is afternoon I am very had w ith the backake. I work w ith my oot on. R est in good h e lth 8th I went to D. Cases in eveng to see Jane 9th S h e i s b e t t e r . 1 s t a d e a l l n i t e . C h r i s t e e n com home w ith m e. We a r e a l l w e l l th a n k God f o r h i s g o o d n e s s 1 0 th We g o t d u n o u r w o rk a b o u g h t 10 o c lo c k m o rn in g 1 1 th G ot d u n t h r a s h i n g p e a s . W orked h a r d . Wm. a t M a in s . 12th W ent to t r o y r o a d a b o u g h t a l i t t e l 13 th H iram i s v e r y s i c k co d n o t go to s c h o o l 14th I com m enced p l a i n g e b o r d s f o r my h o u s e i n t r o y 15th S t i l l a t t h e sam e w o rk . We a r e a l l w e ll God be p r a i s e d . H ave lo o k e d f o r Ja n e an d D a n al a l l d ay , t h i s i s h e r b i r t h D ay s h e i s 35 y e a r s o ld t h i s d a y 1 6 th I w e n t t o G a l t t o m i l l 1 7 th Wm. a n d I i s r e a d y t o g o e t o t r o y I b o u g h t a h o r s e o f P I . Wood f o r 1 0 1 0 1 8 th M o th er an d I t o c o p e to w n i n o u r o ld n a b e r h o o d . We fo u n d som o f o u r f r i n d s v e r y s i c k . A n t M a ty s i c k 19 th I w o rk ed i n s h o p a l l d a y h a r d 20th C h ild r e n to S o n d a y s c h o o l . M o th er s i c k . Jam es w en t t o A nt M a ty s an d U n k el E l e t . T h ey g i t t n b e t e r Mr. E l e t v e r y b a d . We a r e w e l l . 2 1 st 1 t o w ork a b o u g h t b a r n and h o u s e . B in a h o t d a y Wm. w ent aw ay on 1 9 t h , h a s n o t com b a c k . 22nd 1 a b o u g h t h o m e a l l w e l l 23d We o om m enoed t h r a s h e n . Win. com hom e �1854 Cas< The Reed D iary #67 24th We a t th ra sh e n a l l d ay hard very hot 25th Wm. and Joseph has gon to help Mr. Garriok to th ra s h 26th W m. and Joseph to Mr. G arrick s. I helped D. Main droye dung w ent to G alt a f te r noon. I horred 2 d o lla r s o f John K irk 27th W e a re j e s t g itte n redy to go to camp meton 28th W e went to m eton and had a good tim e. Mother and I w ent hack ag a in we l e f t Raohel thare she w ill s ta y t i l l th e meton brakes up. W m . thare 29th I w ent to oamp m eton, went fo r Jane Rymal, she is h e re w ith u s , we are w e ll. W m. is sick . Boys and I to work abought the barn. 30th M other and I to a fu m e l old Mr. Mucen is bered 31st I to S a lt w ith 10 bushel Sept. W e s e n t fo r Sindy we was glad to see h ir. Raney 1 st day fo r th e f i r s t th re e monce we are much in want of i t 2nd I a t John M ollroyes a t a seed shoe (show) 3d I tuok l i t e l boys to Sonday school and oom back and tu c k R aohel and Jane Rymel th are then to C.H. Lambs. I shaved th a re - they was w ell Dave M itohel d ied the 2nd day of Sept. 4th I went to C.C. Sm iths and to tro y 5th I went to b u rfe rd to see John and Sarah, they was w e ll thank God 6th Went to Flambro to Cases, a l l w ell 7th Come home la te a t n ite . Wheat is f>1.4s 6th Boys and I oleaned up 50 bushel of wheat $1.44 I got 82 d o lle rs and 7/ york in cash fo r i t �1854 C a^K #68 "Sept. 9th 10th 11th 12 th 13th 14th 15th 16 th 17 th 18 th 19th 20th 2 le t I p a i d P . Wood t e n d o l l e r s on th e h o r s e I b o u g h t o f h im . C le a n e d w h e a t i n f o r e n o o n w e n t to t r o y i n a f t e r n o o n . D . C ase w e n t w ith me Jam es come b a c k w i t h u s R a c h e l a n d J a n e R ym al t o S o n d y s c h o o l. M o th er an d I to m e to n i n a f t e r n o o n I tu c k 65 b u s h e l a n d 33 l b . to B e v e r ly a t 1 2 / y o r k . Wm. w e n t to D. C a se s to w o rk on th e p l a c e We a r e a l l w e ll p r a i s Cod f o r h i s g o o d n e ss I w e n t t o M r. P e t e r l e e s to b y a h o r s e o f him o f e r d h im $ 1 3 0 f o r th e h o r s e he wood n o t ta k e i t W ent t o M i l l a t S a n t G eo rg e g o t w ork dun W orked my h o r s e h e i s a v e r y good o n e . Went to t r o y f o r Jam es i t i s a v e r y r a n e y d a y I w e n t t o P la m b ro s t a d e a l l n i t e a t D. C a se s. Wm. i s a p lo u n t h a r e . D. C ase i s bade w ith a b i l e I com home a l l w as w e ll • I o le a n e d 16 b u s h e l o f w h e at R ao h el an d H iram to S .S . M other and c h ild r e n to m e to n . I s i c k . I w ent to D. C ases a t F lam b ro u g h . Went t o D undas w ith 26 b u s h e l o f w heat a t 1 0 / a b u sh e lI I come home I saw th e Hev. R o b t. Spenoe he i s agane to o f e r P a rle m e n t. X p ro m ised him to due a l l I was a b e l to due f o r him . I am p ro u d t o w ork f o r so good a man I t r u s t I w i l l su c c e e d . ( Wm. Shannon) Went to D. C ases tu ck some sead w heat Soad my w h e a t. Wm. and I to tro y to a m eton th a t Mr. Spenoe h e ld a t n i t e o o n sa rn ln g h is a le o to n . &ot home ab o u g h t 12 a t n ig h t. The D i a r y �SeptT 22nd 23d 24th 25th 26th 27th 28th 29th 30th 31st Nov. 1st 2nd 3d 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th W e w ent hack to our work work very hard I aun th e h ard es days work I ever dun. Was verv t i r e d * Was v e ry s ic k , never so sic k in my lif e M other and Wm. went to see Mr. E let herred he d ied on 22nd day S ep t. 1854, v ery good man* S tade a l l n i t e a t V/m. Bimers a l l w ell thare Come home, I was v e ry s ic k when th a got hom C a rlto n s Shannons w ife d ied . Poor Mary is gon W e a r e a l l to work a t home A ll to m eton, a l l w ell W e k i l e 5 hogs, a l l w ell R achel and I went to see Sarah and John R achel and 1 com hom a l l w ell Wm. and I w ent to Dundas got irn for James. Gave a n o te fo r £ 6 .1 7 /6 to he pade in 4 monce Wm. to tr o y w ith James to take iro n to him I p aid a n o te fo r James fo r £ 8 .3.0 to McKensey Wm. t o tro y to work a t P otos. I a t home not w ell Baid Mr. M ulholand $51 and 4 / fo r a lo t in tro y C h ild ren to meton mother and I a t home. A ll to work a t home A ll a re w e ll I to Flam hro fe tc h ed mother home R achel and I to Blambro a l l n ite a t D, Cases W m. tack R aohel home we are a l l w ell I-w erked walked from D. Cases hom he for b re a k fa s t. Mother and ch ild re n to meton. The Bocri D iary #69 1854 �Ca sk The &ee=d Diary Sot* IBt 2nd 2d 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th W m. BKlmer was hoar stafle a ll n ite 13th 14th 15th W m. to M ill a t S an t George to d in er I siok W m. to S ant George to to n ah ip shoe (show) 1 sick W m. to Rooken to h ear Spenoe & MoGill qurle mW m. to Flam brongh to D. Oases* I s id e W m. s t i l l to Flam bro. I g itte n b eter W m. y e a t a t Flam bro. I rauoh b e te r. AH w ell . W e m ost a l l to M eton. I am som b e te r Thank God W m. oom home. L e ft C arlto n sic k , r e s t w ell W m. and I w ent to E le c t ion a t hook ton Spenoe 87 MoDonall 44. W m. and I agon to th e E le o tio n . Spence 140 MoD. 102 This i s a ra n e y day we dont du muoh a ll is well The f i r s t day o f e le o tio n was 10th day of Oot. Dundas M ountain..W ard. Spenoe 12. MoD. 11 Canal Ward. Spenoe 19; Mo, 9. Foundry Ward Spenoe 24, Mo. 9. Vale Ward. Spenoe 17. Mo5. onley. B everly. Spenoe 87 Mo. 44. E ast Flamboro Spenoe 60 Mo. West Flam boro Spenoe 54. Mo. 30. Spenoe 273. Mo. 109. M ajority fo r S pence 164 a l l r i t e . W e a re a l l prod th a t we have got so good in th e houBe. I hope he w ill due well A ll to work abought home. Had a apel bee at n ite . W e k ild 2 p ig s W e are a l l abought goin to meton. Spenoe gand his e le o tio n by 337 of m a jo rity . Spence forever for me. 16th Went to Flamboro fitoh ed Hiram home W m . had teeth ake bad. Rest w ell 17th Raohel and I went to Galt got Rachel som things 19th Went to Flambro got som corn of Jacob Sirras 20th A ll went to tonsep shoe at Rockton, good one it was 21 W m . and 1 went to G alt. W m . got his teeth droed 23 I went to fu rn el. F llep Mains wife 24th I to Flambro tuck 2 oowes thare 28th A ll to work at home 30th W e k ile 5 hogs a l l w ell 31st Raohel and 1 went to see Sarah and John. a #69-a 1864 Mo p) o O c+ b** (0 HH 01 « +cf B'tJ' ffi 4 H> t f H -(D 09 c+tf h CD £3 CD cf O 09 CD CD �1854 C ast The Ruo& D iary #70 B O V * _ 13th W in. and I i s J e s t goen to Plamtrro X4th W m. ploud a l l day h a rd . I work abought the place. 15th I t snowed v e ry h ard in th e morning. I oom home i t was v e ry muddy. R aohel had a q u ilto n - thay was a l l w e ll th a n God 16th I am w orken in th e shop a l l w ell 17th W m. com from D. Cases 18th W m. and I to tr o y f e tc h James hom 19th R aohel and boys to Meton I and mother a t home 20th Wm. to m ill a t S a n t George got no work don 21st W m. and m other w ent to see George and B esty. I work in th e shop a t c o b e rt. I am in a grade 1 tr u b e l (g reat deal) o f ( tro u b le ) dont no w hate to due 22nd W m. l e f t me to goe fo r h im se lf I hope he w ill due w e ll 23d R achel and I w ent to Sant George. I bought her wedon su es (sh o e s? ) a t tro y 24th I work in th e shop. I am in much tru b le concern'g R aohel She soon w i l l lev e us I am sorey fo r i t , God save th e d ee r g a r l. I am not w ell 25th I work in th e shop a l l w e ll P ra is God 26th R achel and boys to Meton. Mother and I w ell 27th R aohel and M rs. Main w ith me to G a lt. Got Rachels wedon d o s e a t Mr. W hitens s to re , a l l w ell. 28th I went to tro y g o t two turkeys fo r the house. P.D. is h ere th is n ite 29th I and P heares to Plambro to C arltons and Cases �IfovT 30th j)eo. la t 2nd 3d 4 t h 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th (V 4 < The ^ ee d F am ily ^71 We k i l d 4 h o g s we done i t our s e lv e s I have o u t u p and s a l t e d my p o rk . C.C. Sm ith h ere and w if e . A ll to w ork a b o u g h t th e h o u se I t sn o ad a l l d ay h a rd e we a l l a t home, a l l w e ll I w ent to S a l t f o r M rs. M ain, v e r y o o ld I w ork a b o u g h t th e p la c e s t i l l c o ld e r . N othen goen on w o rth sp e k e n a b o u g h t. A ll to w ork a b o u g h t th e p la c e I w ent to M ill a t S a n t G eorge a l l i s w e ll Went to F lam bro to C .C . sh an n o n s and to C ases S ta d e a l l n i t e com horn b y t r o y fe to h James horn. Went w ith Jam es to F iam bro e a s t . M other and o h ild r e n to m eton I and Jam es oome horn a l l w e ll I a b o u g h t home muoh o u t o f umer I and l i t e l boys to t r o y in th e fo rn o o n M other and I to A nt Char l e t s to see g ra n fa th e r M other and I to C .C . S m iths a l l w e ll Went to t r o y to g i t my h o rs e s sh o d . James n o t a t home A ll a t home i t snoad a l l day o o ld . I to ffroy g o t R a c h e ls lik e n s ta k e n f o r m y se lf. Got my h o rs e s shod w e ll James don i t I I payed Thomas and James ao o n t to S, Holkman, whioh was £3 9 /3 8 P aid Bob on a n o te £ 3 ,1 0 J064 �Cm tf 1864 The B»e4 Diary jtyg Dee._____ ______________________________________________ imt. ‘ ' " — 19th I have h in riden ahought. John Jones here. I "bought me a new oap for $6 and 2 sh illin gs york 20th I to tro y then to Sant George to Smiths a ll nite 21st I to Flambrough to Carltons and Cases stade a ll n ite 22nd Do Do Do 23d I a t Jacobs then to Dundas got some things 24th Mother and I to Whilders Babcocks fu m il rest at home 25th Joseph and I to ^lambro got a load of hay 26th W e are a ll besey g itte n rede for Rachels wedon Elon W illet is helpen a ll day hard, good garl 27th Rachel marred to Thomas Davy We had a good wedon. Unkel Jacob and Ant here 28th I t raned a l l day nothing don a ll well 29th I abought home a l l w ell 30th I to John Kirks to a sa le 31st Mother and I to met on in forenoon to Flambro in afternoon 1855 Jan Newers Day. M other and I com hom a ll well 1 st 2nd I to C a r lto n s and s ta d e a l l n ite a t Jacob S e rra s. 3d I to town meton. >/m, Tunis lo st his eliotion 4 th I a t H arv ey B abcocks a ll day 5th I ru n ab o u g h t n o te h don. I am in a g ra d e l o f tr o b e l ab o u g h t my d e a r R ach el 6 th Wm. and I to O a lt. I to Sons meton a t n ite �1865 f l Z Tan 7$fa 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th 2 i s t 22nd 23d 24th 2 5 th 26 th 27th Caj& C The D ia r y lie are a l l a t hom a l l w e ll thank: God I went to Troy* B aeh el moved t h is day Went to Flambro Jacob w ith me stad e a l l n ite a t Jones Stade a l l n it e a t J o n es. I and Jacob to Dnndas. Stade a l l n ite a t Johns I and Jacob to C arlton s tha was a l l w e ll Stade a l l n it e a t Jacob S irra s V fe are a l l a t hom and a l l w e ll thanks be to God I to t r o y t o M i l l g o t n o g r in d e n I a t home I s i c k r e s t w e l l Josep h and I h e lp e d Mr. D . M ain a t o a ts Boys and 1 h lp e d w it h o a ts I w ent to C a r lto n s I t r a id h o r se s w ith h i m h e gave me $ 2 to b a te 1 g o t a sm a ll b la ck h o rse o f him 1 com home a l l w e ll I t i s a s n o a n v e r y f a s t a l l a t hom e I abo u g h t h o m e , v e r y c o l d , I m a id a a s h a n d e l I w e n t t o t r o y g o t h o r s s h o d , s e t l e d w i t h <*ood d u e h im # 4 . Joseph a n d I got wood a l l d a y v e r y o o l d I went to U r s . B a b c o c k s s a l e a l l w e l l H ave heI n worken abought the shop Went to Vlaabro to Carltons stade all nite �Ca K ,355 The Diary Jan 28th 1 com hom tuck diner at John McXoss #74 29th Mother and I went to A unt Janes tu c k diner. I0 G.C. f ild s tuck tee very cold 30th I went with ••in. to Jacobs to Plambro g is t I at home a ll day to Mains at nite Feb. 1st Mother and Mrs. Main to see Bachel 2nd I at home i t is a very stormy day 3d I went to Rumles, John Baker here 4th Davy and Rachel home. Betsy and George hone Carlton and Mr. McDonal here to diner. I very bad w ith a coaid bad co f. 5th Boys and I got wood, very cold 6th Boys help S. Cornell - I sick 7th Mother and Phres went to see Sarah and John 8th Mother and Phres com hom le f t a ll well 9th I got 3ick r e st a l l w ell 10th I went to got som things P. woods 11th Levi Shimer com here to le t us no that granfather Bhimer was ded he dide 1 0 oolock. Mother and I went to see him that n ite but he was ded before we got thare. 12th Stormy day a ll at home 13th Levi Bhimer here he was goen to Plan, to git the grave dug for the above father B. > ?m , Armstrong th is morning for Joseph. I went to Troy to unkels Smiths and to C hrlets. �1855 #75 Feb". " 14th Mother and I to th e f u r n i l th e words from B ool. 9 C h a p tr. 4 and 5. 15th I went to tr o y w ith lo ad of lumber 16th do do 17th Went to Mr. A. Tomsens f u r n il th e la r g e s t f u r n il I ever seen I th in k moer th a n a 100 p ep el. I went to u n k e l Jaco b s g o t my d in e r then to C arltons l e f t th a r ab o u g h t 6 o o lo ck . R achel stad e a l l n i t e . D. came in the morning 18th Mother and R ach el to m eton we are a l l w e ll 19th I to tr o y to S a n t George to Unkel Smiths 80th I to tr o y do do do I got $200. $8. in cash 21st I tuok lum ber to tr o y 22nd do do 23d I to D. P a id W esley Main $10. Mr. Munholen $11. P . Wood $ 1 6 . I p a id S . Holkman $25. Mr. Whiten $20. 24th P aid P . Wood $ 4 . on la n d whare I liv e 25th R achel and T. h e re a l l day a l l w e ll 26th I w ent to Flam bro to C a rlto n s sta d e a l l n ite 27th I to D. Case to se e David 28th I oom home. Venes C o rn e lls s to re b u rn t March 1st I went to tr o y tu o k 2 lo ad s of lum ber. W e are a l l w e ll. M rs. Robson h ere to te e . I sold a sla y to Mr. D ugles f o r $ 20. in lumber 2nd I to tro y tuok 2 lo a d s a l l is w e ll 34 Tuck 2 lo ad s of wood to tro y . John Long and Elmey jS come to see u s . They went home we was g lad to see them. Raohel and T. h ere a l l day, a l l w ell. 4th The hirga D ia ry �1855 Cols? #76 I to tro y tuck 2 loads of good To tro y tuck 2 lo ad s, "bad slayen, a ll well qfa 'lie move to tro y , D, Main help us and D, Cornell gth Tuck 2 lo ad s of goods to troy gth I and hoys feto h ed 2 loads a ll our hens. Hiram is v ery had w ith a oold re s t well 10th I and hoys to old place fetohed oowes and a load of straw . Bought 12 hens of F, Main for l/6 Bought 19 hens of Mr. Brine I had 26 of my own maken 57 hens, 11th W e are a l l w e ll thank God for his goodness 12th I went 1 load to th e old place and went out to hy some hens go t non, a l l well 13th Stormed a l l day very hard nothing don 14th David fe tc h ed me a f a t hog wad 276 lh s, 15th A ll to work ah ought the place 16th Boys and 1 got wood a l l day hard I bad backake 17th This i s Hirams b irth d ay he is 8 years old. I am s t i l l had w ith haokake (16) I hot 3 hens give 5 sh illin g s for them 18th W e are a l l w ell P ra is God for i t . 19th I and hoys put the ra fte rs on the barn 20th James and X to o o rt to Rookton very oold 21st I work ahought the plaoe 22nd Mother and I to unkel Smiths nobody at home The D iary �1866 CstSe The Hwd D iary #77 0&roh 22nd 20d 24th 26th 26th 27th 28th 29th 30th 31st April le t 2nd 3d 4th 6th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th M other and I to W in. B iships to tee very good A ll a t home. P. B u tle r and wife here I to th e o ld p la o e . W m . oom hom he well I went w ith him in a fte rn o o n R aohel and Thomas to see u s. George went for them I work fo r M r. Hunt a l l day got 66 sheves oats I and boys drawed straw a l l day M other and 1 to M r. Hunts he gave mother 3 hens M other a t a q u ilto n a t Mr, Misners. I at the r a le ro a d w ith W m. Bishep I tuok James th e sawer to Dundas for $2. I w ent to h a in e r s v ille then to lovevill(?) I a t J , P u lls w ith Jane very oold At D. Cases a l l day very cold 1 a t Jaoobs a t Dundas, tha was a ll well I oom hom C a rlto n $78. in oash I work a t th e b arn ru f very hard I work a t th e barn ru f . Good Friday, At th e b arn a l l day Unkel David Rymal hear the f i r s t time he was at th is plaoe I was glad to see him 1 and boys to work abought home I to the Stone Hoad. I paid S, Holman $20. paid W m. Main $6. I bought 11 hens 1 got E loads of straw of Mr. Hunt, a ll well �y #78 3.2th X3th 14th 16th 16th 17th 18th 19th (1 8 th ) 20th 21st 22nd Q3d 24th 26th 26th 27th 28th 29th 30th 1055 The Re-ed Dx ar X w en t t o th e o ld p la c e f o r h ay X a t home U n k el S m ith h e re We a l l a t hom to w ork on th e p la c e N. M isn e r an d w if e h e r e a l l w e ll W ent to th e o ld p la o e l e t Wood have a wagon f o r $70 I w en t an d g o t som w ild t r e a s to p u t a t th e doer A ll to w ork a b o u g h t th e p la o e Made some f i n o e . Boys to o ld p la c e M rs. C olem an a n d M rs. P rin e se e us a , C o r n e ll and C. B en et h e a r a l l d ay I tu c k C. B e n e t a d ra g f o r $11. Jo se p h a n d I to D undas to s e e Jaoob To C ases and t o C a rlto n s g o t some seed p o to . M other and I to M ains and t o C. C o rn e lls A ll t o w ork G eorge h e a r A ll to w ork M other t o se e R a c h e ll a l l w e ll Went to D undas w ith B e n n e tt to Jaco b s. I oome hom fo u n d a l l w e ll A ll a t home I to Fiem bro s ta d e a l l n ite a t u n k els Jacobs. May I t o D undas t o J a c o b s g o t 8 b u sh e l o f w heat ? and 47 l b s a t 1 7 /6 y o rk a b u s h e l h ig h p r ic e . <in“- I s o l d my b u g g y t o Jaoob fo r $ 6 0 . v e r y ohep. . 1. I w ork a b o u g h t t h e home 4th Do Do Do �C/JUirC The D ia ry #77 3.866 W e p la n te d some p o to and o th er work . Mr. Wood and D avid and Wm. to d in e r. David was -never h e re b e fo re I to Dundee w ith David th en to C arltons I a t o a s e s , i t snowed a l l day, 6 inches deep gth C arlto n fe tc h e d me to Dundee 1 com horn w ith Jesey C o rn ell I found a l l w e ll 10th -Boys and I to w ork abought home 11th W e maid th e fe n c e b e fo re th e doer 12th I went to H unts ra s e n th e fram e, th e b e st frame I ever see n in my l i f e 13th A ll a t home a l l w e ll 14th Boys and I d ro ed s to n e a l l day 15th W e p la n te d p o to s on th e u p er lo t 16th W e a t th e s to n e a g a in and g o t som hay 17th W e work ab o u g h t home a l l w e ll 18th James and I to Dundas fe tc h e d Mrs. McCloskey back 19th I s e n t R ach e ls cow and c a l f to her 20th This i s a v e ry b e a te f u l morning we are a l l w ell 21st I went to D. Colmans g o t 10 b u sh el of o ats 22nd M other and I to U nltel F ild s a l l w ell 234 Boys w orked a t tu r n ip s ground hard 24th 1 and George to Dugdas to s e le b r a t Queens b ir th day 2Bth W e work abought home v e ry hard mzr' gth �1855 CcL&f The D ia ry #78 Hay 26th We w ork th e p o to g ro n d I t i r e d 27th V ery n is e m o rn in g , a l l w e ll. Thomas Davy and B aohel h e r e 28th Boys and I work a t new ground 29th A ll w e ll , sam e w ork 30th We p la n te d som p o to and work a t new ground June A ll t o w ork a t new g ro u n d 1st 2nd do do 3d do do 4th A ll w e ll M o th er t o m eton in a fte rn o o n 5th A H to w ork on new g ro u n d 7th P la n t p o to i n new g ro u n d 8th I b a c k a k e , p l a n t p o to . Mr. D. M ain and W m. W illim as to d in e r 9th I to C h a r le s B e n e ts g o t som p eas and poto 10th r a n e y m o rn in g a l l w e ll 11th Went to B undas t h e n to C ases th e n to H a in e s v ill 12th To H a m ilto n th e n t o D undas th e n oom home 13th I lo a d my t u r n i p s e a d 14th P h e r f s an d I w ork on th e ro a d 15th On th e r o a d a g a in 16th R a in i n f o m o n i n a f t e r noon I w ent to Mr, S te n eb o u g h an d Woods r a s e n m ill 17th Boys and I h o a d p o to s a l l day 18th We l a t h th e Duohmans h o u se a l l d ay �1855 The S e e d D ia r y #79 We w ork a t Duchm ans a l l d a y v e r y t i r e d 20tb Went to S a n t G eorge an d to u n k e l S m ith , and t o D avid M ains s e t i l e d w ith h im . B ought some p o rk from H olkm an. R an ey tim e w a u g h te r v e r y h i . 22nd 1 s io k i n th e n o o n g o t wood in a f te r n o o n 234 I w ent to s to n e r o a d g o t a lo a d o f tim b e r . M urfes w e n t a w ay don 10 d a y s w ork a t 1 0 / I p a id them $ 8 i n c a sh f o r w ork a t h o u se 24th A ll a t home i t r a i n e d some 25th The m u rfe s com b a c k w ork 4 d a y s I p a id them $ 9 . 26th A ll to w o rk a b o u g h t th e p la c e 27th I w ent t o D u n d as Ja c o b tu c k me to C a rlto n s 28th 1 oom horn g o t som w in d e r s a c k p a id $ 2 .4 0 29th A ll t o w o rk a b o u g h t home (27th) H iram r u n a n a i l i n h i s f o o t v e r y b a d 28th We lo o k f o r R a c h e l an d Thomas d id n o t come July 1 st We a r e a l l w e l l 4th I and M r. M isn e r w e n t to t h e .............. I w ork a t w agon, H iram v e r y b a d 10th H iram b a d . I g o t i n a d o tc h e r ( d o c to r ) H th I to w ork i n s h o p . D oc. Mun W oran la n o e d H ira m 's f o o t , v e r y b a d 12th Jaoob come to s e e H iram h e i s v e r y b ad 13th i d ra w ed i n h a y v e r y t i r e d ^th i t r a i n e d w e a r e a l l w e l l I w ork i n th e sh o p a l l d a y 6th D royed i n l a s t o f o u r h a y . R a c h e l and Thom as, an d C a rlto n and Wm. h e r e . Jo se p h and C h r is te e n C ase h e re �C/UC-K !866 Th# /^o 2i 0t 1 went to Flam bro sta d e a l l n lte unkol Jaoobs* 22nd Went to C arl to n e and Cases 25th Very ran e tim e* Joseph has com home stole 26th I work abought the barn 27th Went to s to n e road g o t bords 26th Morse and G eorge w ent to the ston e road 29th A ll a t home a l l w e ll thanlc God 50th W e work a t th e barn hard tired * 01at Boys and I work a t hay very hard rin e wheat her Aug, I work a t hay v e r y hard* This is my b irth day. le t I am 6 6 y e a r s o ld t h is day 2nd 1 work a t th e b a rn and other work 2d Went to E ’lam bro to h a r v e st my wheat 4th I a t Be a l l day oome home th a t n ite 5th A ll a t home a l l day, a l l w e ll ®th I work fo r t a le r in h a rv est hard £th i to flam bro for lo a d of wheat 8th 9th 10th do do do llth I to work in h a rv est fo r A, Hunt, hard 18th At hom a l l w e ll thank God I rnoad a l l day very tir e d at n ite 14th hrawed in hay a l l w ell I moad a t A. Columns �Jan 7th 8th V ery o o ld s t i l l . I bad w ith so e r to e 10th Went to S . Hokmans 11th Jo sep h a t th e G ate 18th Not muoh don my to e bad 13th I t h a s sn o ed som a l l w e ll b u t poor to e v e ry bad I l e t D. Weage h av e th e s o r a l h o rse to go to Wood s to c k 14th I to o o r t a t R o o k to n . S ta d e v e ry l a t e . B eet Van S io k l . 15th S e tle d w ith D uch Shum aker due him th re e d o lle rs and 2 s h i l l i n g s , 86th I and D. Colm an w e n t to S q e rs to su e Beny Ony Van S io k e l f o r ru n in g th e to le g a te 87th Snoye d a y . G eorge h a s gon fo r B etsy Feb. 3d M other and G eorge to s e e R ao h el 6th I moved to D avid M ains p la o e . I have h ire d th is p la o e f o r s i x y e a r s I g iv e him >$50. a year he gav es me th e g a rd o n and 2 a o k e rs o f land w ith some o th e r p r i v l e g s . I have been a l l weake moven u p . 13th R aohel h e r e to s e e u s . 81st ) 1860 ) I am goen to k eep a o o n t agan how th in g s goes w ith me. H iram i s h e a r s io k w ith th e A re sip le s I am n o t w e ll i t i s v e r y sto rm ey . M other is w e ll. G eorge i s w orken f o r Dun. 82nd 1 q u ite s io k . H iram some b e te r . George to U nkle S m ith s f o r s tra w 23d A H ab o u g h t th e h o u se , ra n ed a l l day hard 1866 Cat* The Heed D ia ry #88 �1855 The **»d D iary I want w ith Sm ith to Ancestor 7th I work a t b a rn very hard a ll day lfltb " " ” s ic k in afternoon 19th 1 and ®o th e r to C.C. S mitbs a ll wall 20tb X went to John B ias d els moad hard 2is t do do 22nd I a t th e hay a l l day hard 22d X s t i l l a t th e hay v e ry hot wether 24th I a t bay v e ry tir e d 25th S t i l l a t hay unkel »V m , and his son here 26th M other and c h ild re n to camp meton 27th X went to X). Colmans to G. Jones I have done no r ito n sin ce the 27th day of Hot. August 1 am sory th a t I did not 13th Bov. I and boyB work a t house a l l day. I bought 43 iv. b e e f from P . Main fo r 3 .2 .7 . 8* 14th M other to a q u ilto n a t C. Misners, raney day 1856 7an7 1 st I bought a to le gate for £1500 cy. did not comenee t e l the th ir d day in afternoon had some tr u b e l tuke in 1.4.0 3d 5th 6th 6th 7th 1 .2 /s , 1 .3 / 2/4 copers a l l w ell abought home Went to see Sarah and John a ll well Went to Dundas traded a cuter for a horse slay* Cold indeed not much don #81 �i860 feG 7 24th 26th 26th 27th 28th Ca*< The Di*r y #88 W o Jest dun breokf«at wo well, Hiram lu quite w ell thank God. I went with Cornell to John Kirks. Jacob und hie three gurlo here to eee ub. W e are a ll w e ll. W o thank God for hie kindness and maroy. Hiram and I worken at handBlay A ll at home a ll w ell I went to D* Cases 1 to D. Cases and to Watterdon Saw som men f i t s one man got his ear bit of. Friday I to Rooton THE GRATE BRAK D O W H The great Western Railway on the desjurdins Canal Hamilton Bridge on Thursday March 12th, 1867 100 s of liv e s lo st. Beverly, March 15, Sheffild �C a^jf The steed Diary i860 Canning, G*W. John McDonald died. L eft a wife and five children. My son by law. W m . Shannon Death Notices pasted in back of the Diary SSitMM: At West Flamboro, Feb. 22nd, James Newman. Aged 72 years. SH A N N O N : George C# Shannon, at the residence of his brother. Wood Street Toronto, on Thursday, June 5, (Ho year mentioned) HOWIES: On Thursday, the 18th in s t. at Dundas, Bose A r e lic t of the la te Edward Knowles, aged 53 years. �#85 The S e ed D iary Poor l i t t l e Jo e, poor l i t t l e Joe Pop y er eyes w ide open Joey Pur I 'v e b ro u g h t you sunpin great Apples? No; a derned sig h t b e tte r D on't you ta k e no i n t , r e s t wait Flow ers Joe - I knowd you'd lik e 'em A int them scru m p tio u s a in t them high? Tears my boy w ots them fu r Joey There, poor l i t t l e Joe d o n 't cry I was s k ip p in p a s t a winder Where a bang-up la d y so t A ll among a l o t o f bushes Each one c lim b in ' from a pot Every bush had flo w e rs on i t P re tty ? Mebbe n o t I Oh no • Wish you c o u ld a seen em growin I t was such a s tu n n in ' show. Potation: Began to p ic k stra w b e rrie s for Hopkins 26th June. June 26th 82 baskets June 2 7 th 22 " Christina Keid began to pieoe a Log-Cabin quilt on the 28th of February 1883. � transcribed