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Thus, the diaries have become known as Walter Beatty diaries, when in fact they are the work of his father, William Beatty.} Beatty, Walter Journal April 1880 to March 1883 {Eleanors?} care Thomas Tanton Esq St {word stroked through} {printed table} Herschel's Weather Table The following Table constructed and confirmed by the experience of many years actual observation, furnished the observer with the knowledge of what kind of weather there is the greatest probability of expecting, and that so near the truth that in very few instances will be found to fail Moon Summer Winter If it be New or Full Moon or the Moon entering into the First or Last Quarter at 12 noon or between 12 Very B day Snow and Rain 1 Weather Table �and 2 2 and 4 afternoon Changeable Fair and Mild 4 and 6 evening Fair Fair 6 and 10 Do {Ditto} Fair, if wind at N.W. Rain, if wind at S. or S.W. Fair and Frosty, if wind N. or N.E. Rain and Snow if wind S. or S.W. 10 and 12, night Fair Fair and Frosty 12 and 2 morning Fair Hard Frost, unless wind S or S.W. 2 and 4, do Cold frequent showers Fair and Frosty 4 and 6, do Rain Do do 6 and 8 do Wind and Rain Stormy Weather 8 and 10, do Changeable Cold Rain; if wind W; Snow if E. 10 and 12, do Frequent showers Cold with high winds 1880 June 5 took Pet cow to Ab McNiels Bull 2 �7 Do {Ditto} Killee Do to A Cornetts Do 8 Do White Do DoDo 18 John Johnstons Bull got over our fence was with the cows all night Killee took him again and I think the Duck 2 year old 19 the Bull is still here youngs Cow took him and Petts yearling & her 2 year old 21 the Bull is still here 26 took the Bradley cow to A Cornetts Bull _________________________________________________ 1881 June 12 again Duck cow took Bruce McNeils Bull 13 again Petts Cow Do DoDo 17 Petts 2 year old to John Cooks Do 25 Bud 3 year old Bruce McNiels Do Bradey cow Do Do July 19 Younges Do Do Do {Younges Do Do Do?} ____________________________________________________ 1882 June 25 Line Back cow {took?} Bruce McNeils Bull 26 Duch Cow took Bruce McNiels Bull 27 Bud Do again Do July 16 Do 28 Petts 3 year old Do Do Killee cow Do Do 3 �July 7 Youngs cow took John Johnstons Bull he came into our field yesterday was here all night 8 Grea cow took Bruce McNeils Bull 9 our two year old Do Do Do 1883 January 6 took the Sow to Wm McNeils Boar 1880 April 1 Ad, Wallace & Ezra worked at the {shed?} they got the rest in {illegible} 2 Ezra went to the {bush?} I split some wood 3 I took the fram of the old hotbed & some of the earth of it is frozen yet rain last night 4 11 Mr {Moyer?} preached in the Methodist Church the morning Revd Mr Matthews {adressed? ours?} at night 5 Ad & Wallace went to the funeral of Mr Haigh of Gananoque he was buried at the Semetry 6 Ad paid John Jonston the oats that Ad borwed last fall we put out a lot of straw in the Barnyard 7 Ezra Split wood & put it into the Shed fine day Billie came from Delta last night 8 Ezra drew Stons for the bottom of the milk Shed then he brock them up 9 Ezra drew loam from the gravel pit to cover the Stones in the Shed it is a good job 10 he put in 6 bails for the cows in the East Side of the Shed I got the hotbed made and the Sash on them in a driseling rain most of the day with a little snow Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garnett at night there is about 4 inches of Snow this morning 4 �very cold with high northwest wind 12 Bisie went to Kingston on the Express She is going to attend the Medical College there 13 I put Cabbag &Tomattoe Seed in the hotbed the Snow is nearly all gone frost at night 14 Ad & Ezra is working at the road Tuesday 15 Ad and Ezra came out and began to dig a ditch from the house for to take the water out of the Seller there is a foot of water in it 16 they finished it the water runs finely there is 15 or 19 inches of a fall they put plank box in for a drain pipe to the south side of the house James & Robson Beatty came on the Express 1880 April 17 18 Ad went to going on the Express with Robert & Jennie rain most of the day Ezra helped Wallace to {lath?} I finished a pair of Sliper that I was at yesterday Revd Mr Houston preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 19 Ezra went to the south west corner of the farm I was with him for to bore post holes & put in posts for a board fence after Seting the Stakes we put in 3 posts the ground is so wet that we could not them we set the posts for the lane fence 20 Ezra & me made the lane fence from the road to the house Ad got home on the Mixed 21 Ezra & me made the lane fence from the house to the Barnyard a good job 22 I planted out over 100 Strawberry plants in the garden heavy rain this forenoon the 5 �ground wet again it will Stop us from begining to Sow Ad intended to begin this morning 23 they all worked at there fence at the road Billie is working at the Wallaces house 24 Ezra & Ad is working at there fence Billie went to Delta this afternoon 25 Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garret at night 26 they are working at there fence at the road yet 27 Ad began to Sow and Sowed 12 bushel of oat at the road the ground is in fair order 28 they finished the draging & cultivating the there and out here at noon Ad Sowed 3 1/2 bushel of oats in the midle field where he brock up last fall 29 Ad Sowed 1 1/2 bushel of peas same field Wallace worked his colt and Ads draging Ezra cultivated with the old horses he sowed about of oats that he got of Ab McNeil whom he had wheat last year it is on the East side of the center lane here rain most of the afternoon 30 the ground is too wet for to do my work today Ad & Ezra is helping Wallace to {illegible} 1880 May 2 1 Ezra read up the lain & fence Split some wood Revd Mr Huston preached this morning Mr Matthews at night cold day with a little rain 6 �the Woods begin to look Red 3 Ad & Ezra cleaned up a grist & other chores 4 they all worked on Wallaces place with both teams they all done that they could do 5 Ad & Ezra Scraped what dirt was throne out of a grass ditch in the northeast field and down the East line to north ditch 6 Wallace & Ezra is working in the northeast field they plowed draged and Sowed 9 bushel of oats the ground places hard fine day 7 Ad and Jennie went on the Express for {Moscafe?} Ezra plowed in the Same field fine day 8 Ezra & Wallace worked in same field they Sowed 6 bushel of oats 9 X Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Houston at night 10 Wallace & Ezra finished the Northeast field Sowed 4 bushel of oats Ezra plowed part of the garden on the East side a fine Showr in the forenoon A Miss Snider came this afternoon to help Ellen to do the work 11 Ezra & Wallace worked at the road expect a little that Wallace did here with the cultivater in the garden where Ezra plowed to break the lumps 12 I planted a bushel of potatoes in the garden & 2 quarts of multiplier onions planted more potatos and Some Beets Seed Ezra & Wallace worked at road 14 Ezra & Wallace worked at the road 7 �15 16 Ezra & Wallace worked at the road very dry time with wind I sowed timothy & clover seed on the peice where Ad put Abs oats I Sowed grass Seed in the Northeast field Revd Mr Huston preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 1880 May X left the cows out of the Stable at night 17 Ezra came and began to plow in the Sod in the middle field for peas 18 fine sower last night Ezra worked at the road till noon he plowed Sod and finished it 19 Sowed 4 bushel of peas on the Sod Wallace helped him I Sowed the flax seed that Ad sent from Toronto on the head ridge next the ditch and Browns sample of Early oats on the South East corner and a sample of Swiss Early oats on the south west corner of the flax all on the head ridge 20 Ezra went to the mill with a grist Jennie went to the Instue with him fine day Tom painting 21 Ezra worked at the road that finished there work except the potato ground 22 Ezra & me fixed up the fences at the gravel pit and round the church field and the lain & paster field 23 Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Huston at night 24 Ezra cultivated rolled &draged the garden I planted 1/4 lb Moons Eryrly Sweet corn East side 25 Ezra & me planted 1/4 lb Mammath Sweet corn on this Side Ad cent them down from Toronto 8 �the rest of the garden planted in potatoes & beans 26 Ezra went to plow the potato ground at the road I Sowed grass Seed North of the house down to the oak tree where Ezra sowed a bushel of oats yesterday it missed Seeding last Billie & Davison came this forenoon to work Ezra worked at the potato ground at the road I tosed up the old straw that covered the turnip & burned it 28 Ezra finished the potato ground at the road I painted & reglazed one of upstairs windows 29 Ezra took Some hefers to the 6 Con to paster in the forenoon we washed in the afternoon 30 Revd Mr Garnet preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 31 Ezra & Wallace worked on the Roads for this place {illegible} 1880 June 1 Ezra & Wallace finished there worked on the roads in the forenoon they the worked at the potato ground little frost in the morning 2 Ezra & Wallace & me planted the potatoes where they had them last year in the swamp 3 the ground is in fine order fine day they planted about an acre of corn there to 4 Ezra came here & began to work at the lump ground we picked up 4 loads of Stones of it 5 plowed draged and ridged up part of it & planted Bisie& Miss Smith came from Kingston in the 9 �Boat I met them at Gananoque 6 Bed room Sink heavy rain last night & this moring Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garret at night 7 worked on the roads with the team 8 Do DoDo 9 Ezra & me worked on the roads this forenoon for him we put in 2 days for him worked at the turnip ground in the afternoon put in 1 rows of horn carrot & 1 row of the Red sumer carrot then 4 rows of White Cilican sugar beet, 2 Mammoth Mangol 2 rows of the Globe Mangol and 15 rows of Rennie premium P.J. Swedes 10 sowed the remainder of 2 3/4 lbs Rennies seed it came to 1 row west of the Maple tree Waites Hebrews then Some Sugar Beets Ezra then went to road to Sow some mangols in the Swamp holes 11 Ezra finished Sowing what Seed he had Sowed Millet on the rest of hole he came here took some hay out to the road Sowed Millet on our piece he took Charley to Mortons Shop Shod him that finished our Spring work very warm in afternoon 12 Rolled part of the Northeast field there was a fine shower that Stoped the Rolling Ezra went home 13 Heard Mr Garret preached this morning there was no Meeting at night Mr Matthews was at the assemble in Montreal 14 I rolled part of the Northeast field till Ezra came for the horses he went out the road in the forenoon & went out to the shanty in Swamp he has a London young Man help him 10 �1880 15 I worked at the harness & then chors 16 went through the potatoes in the garden with the cultivator Wallace held it & I drove {rest of entry illegible} 17 hoed in the garenMr Willson {rest of entry illegible} 18 planted a pailfull of potatos in garden where the hens scratched them up very warm day 19 20 I did nothing my side is bad Ezra & the man came home attended a congregational meeting {illegible} was elected Treasurer Mr Cornett residence Rev Mr Matthews had communion this morning in the church in the afternoon at Mr {illegible} he is sick there was 14 there & 42 in the morning 21 Ezra & the man went to the shanty this morning I took Jennie to her school 22 I attended Arbition on our scool section for to divid it Mr Bigg & {arbitrated?}so they took 27 rod of an assessment {illegible} union section with Escot 23 I went to Delta this afternoon I took excursion {illegible} with me arrived {illegible} 24 Saw the grand {illegible} the foundation stone of townhall and {illegible} and there was a large gathering of Peopel got home after dark {rest of page illegible} 1880 July 16 finished the east field in the forenoon 17 finished the east field in the forenoon and drew in Billie helped them that finished the haying 11 �18 Rev Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Huston at night 19 we mowed at the road Bruces man helped we finished cuting the west front field in the forenoon on Bruces team drew in I went to to the North field and mowed till tilled it rained 20 finished cuting the north field & drew in the most of it 21 finished cutting Wallaces and drew in that finished our haying for this year the hay it too ripe we aught to have began a week earlyer 21 Ezra & the man went to the shanty this morning I took Jennie to her school 22 Bruce and Wallace riged up the reaper and cut a good lot of the fall wheat it is about half a crop it was winter killed 23 finished the wheat Wallace & Ezra bound I stacked some of it Ezra Cradled some grass in the distant field 24 Billie came home in the night Ezra took him to gananoque this forenoon he is going to Parnaham to work for J Miller superintending the buildings for him I intend going to Young for Bissie & Jenie 25 I heard the Revd Mr Richards in caintown Mr Matthews preached here at night 26 came home this forenoon all well Wallace & Ezra got in two loads of the fall wheat there was a fine rain this afternoon Ezra worked at the turnips 27 Ezra worked at the turnips fine day 28 Ezra finished the turnips they look well 29 I went to Delta with Bruces old Maire left here at Mr Floods all night and took {Skiller?} truck to Mr Stevens 12 �he is going to try and heal her Sholder 30 got home this afternoon very warm day Wallace finished cuting the oats at the road they are a fair crop 31 I raiked up the bundles that the reaper left there Ezra & Wallace drew in 4 loads & Bruce 2 they were very large loads & got 1 large in here of the oats that we got {rest of line illegible} 1880 August Revd Mr Mathews preached this morning {two lines illegible} {illegible} after breakfast he took Bruces Bull out & left him there 8 Mr Matthews 3 got in the rest of the oats that Ad got of White and the peas that was Sowed early they are very heavily loaded & good Ezra cradled oats in the North field 4 he finished the south part of the field & cut part of the midle field I attended the Council 5 Ezra finished the oats in the midle field then he went to Cradle Wallaces Wallace & me drew in the oats of the south part of the northeast field had 3 good load they were very thisley 6 Wallace & me drew in 1 load of the oats of the midle this forenoon and 4 in the afternoon 7 we all worked at Wallaces oats to day I raked Ezra and Wallace drew they are a good crop Revd Mr Greer preached this morning Mr 13 �preached in St Pauls Atkins preached at night Mr Matthews is in Montreal finished our harvesting here last night 9 Ezra cut the oats in our field nearly I went Lydenhurst with {illegible} Stacie & I took part {illegible} & get the {illegible} grant help for a road they organized to do somthing for it 10 Ezra finished cuting we then raked & drew in 2 loads they are a fair crop 11 we raked and drew in 1 large load & 1 small load 12 I pulled some of the flax I am not well Ezra finished pulling the Peas {illegible} 13 We drew in the peas there was 2 large loads in the spare room Ezra went to the road & began to cut spring wheat {illegible} in a load of oats in his {illegible} very high wind 14 Ezra is working at the wheat I got Charley shod at Fullertons Jennie went to Gananoque this afternoon Mis Innis of Farmersville with her 1880 August Jennie took {illegible} Innes to Young Revd Mr Mathews preached this morning Mr Garret at night 16 Ezra is working the wheat & oats at the road Ezra finished the cuting I got 2 of the tires set on the truct waggon in the forenoon we then drew in 2 loads of oats that {illegible} & 1 load of wheat 18 I took Jennie to her School Henery Webster helped Ezra to load a load of wheat & brought out here & put it in the old barn he then went back & brought out the other load 14 �19 A little rain this morning I went out to the road about 10 oclock helped Ezra to draw in we drew in the rakings& peas were there was all is in to Wallaces raked his oats & drew in 2 loads Bruce boy helped that finished our harvesting I sent Six dollars to Mr Rennie of Toronto for 2 bushel of Silver Chaff fall wheat a sample of the victor Fitz & Hedge{illegible} 20 Ezra went home this morning I did chores 21 I fixed fence to keep the Sheep in 22 Revd Mr Staunton preached this morning Mr Mathews at night 23 Ezra came back this morning he began to plow in the South half of the west center field ground very hard and dry he is cross plowing 24 Ezra went through the turnips with Charly and cultivator at noon very warm day 25 Ezra is plowing in the midle field there was a fine Showr last night very cold this morning 26 Ezra is plowing very warm day 27 Do {Ditto}Do I mended the childrens shoes after chores 28 Ezra is plowing it is very heavy hard work I thrashed part of the flaxx seed 29 Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Garrat at night 30 Ezra plowed very warm day 31 Ezra finished the field this forenoon & then began to draw away the straw from behind the Barn to the edge of ditch below the old 15 �house 1880 Sept 1 Ezra finished drawing the Straw in the forenoon he then began to rake where he plowed 2 Ezra drew 7 loads of Sand for Wallaces house. and 4 for Singelton I helped Revd MrMathews to move to S Johnstons house very warm & dry 3 Ezra drew 4 loads of Sand for Wallace he then rolled where he plowed very hot day I got the Clason & Silver chaff wheat at the Station paid 57 cents as fraight 4 Ezra rolled & then cultivated the wheat ground 5 Mary {Hall?} came to help Ellen Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 6 Ezra cultivated and & then rolled the wheat ground I am not able to anything in bed had a cold chill &dirahoea 7 Ezra is rolled and cultivated the wheat ground he sayes he is geting the turnips conquerd I am better 8 Bruces thrashing machin came to day they had to get J Stacie to fix it thrashed fall wheat had bushel & bushel of Sping Wheat 9 thrash the grass Seed had a bushel oats & bushel of other oats 10 Ezra scraped a ditch across to side {illegible} helped Wallace to clean out there well we cleaned up 10 bushel of the fall wheat 11 Wallace & Ezra fought fire on his place where the GTR sett the ground afire I went to 16 of Abs �Gananoque with 10 bushel of wheat I got a bag of salt Sugar 2 24 oatmeal 46 c tacks 15 c dinner 25 12 Revd Matthews was at palmerston on mission town Mr Staunton preached at night Fine Shower this morning 13 Ezra Scraped the ditch across the South half of west center field 14 Ezra rolled the center field in the forenoon John Gemmel came this morning to load dung he is to bring it out of the Sheepbarn Ezra is drawing in the afternoon with 2 wagons 15 Ezra & Gemmel is at the dung I intend to go to young this afternoon for to get seed wheat 16 I went to young yesterday Stoped at Margrets {?} night went to {? in village fair acted as Judge in ? show} 1880 Sept 17 Stopted at John Youngs all night Ben went with me came back to the fair bought a dung fork & a hay fork from George Young at Addison paid dollar got 4 bushel of wheat form Bob Beatty gave Margret 10 dollars did not see Rob 18 fine rain this morning Ezra &Gemmel has been drawing dung Gemmel worked 1/2 day on account of the rain 19 Revd Connor Staunton preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 20 heavy rain in forenoon Ezra thrashed the Beans & Some peas in the forenoon he drew dung in the afternoon Gemmel helped the finished drawing the dung that Ad bought from Revd Mr Cornett they had 18 loads 17 �X 21 Ezra plowed J Gemmel Spread dung I went to Kingston to the Presbytry 22 Do Do Do {Ditto} got home on the Express the presbytry promised to give us the $200 two hundred tha was promise us 23 Ezra plowed J Gemmel Spread in the forenoon him & me put in Some of the Straw Stack it was hurt on the top I could do very little with my side 24 Ezra plowed Gemmel, Taylor & me put in the rest of the Straw Stack in the forenoon Gemmel Spread dung after 25 Ezra & Gemmel dung in the afternoon rain this morning Ezra draged I Sowed the 2 bushel of wheat that I got from Toronto next the road on the first five ridges the rest is Robs wheat nearly 5 bushel the ground is lumpy 26 Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Houston at night 27 Ezra plowed J Gemmel spread dung in the afternoon rain last night & a little this morning 28 Ezra & J Gemmel drew some dung they had Scrape it up to finish the field 29 Ezra plowed he finished the field all to a couple of rounds of the last ridge he left off work took the horses out to the road he Says his time is up & that will Stop no longer 30 I got John Gemmel to come & drive the horse & drage I Sowed 4 bushel of wheat nearly that Wallace came & took the horses & finished the draging & cleaned out the furrows between the ridges & Gemmel mixed lime for him. 1880 18 �October 1 I made a hod for Wallace to carry morter in he began to plaster to day John Gemmeel atended the plasterer this afternoon Wallace finished {farrowing?} out & plowing the headridge I Sowed it the first 10 ridges of it is Sowed with the Toronto wheat the rest of it is Sowed with Robs wheat all but the 3 east ones they are planted with 2 John Gemmel Shoveled the furrows on the fall wheat this morning I went to Gananoque to Mr Hasslap Ezra entered acomplaint for wages Hasslap says he can do nothing he has not put in his time 3 Spread on Johnston on a month work to {?} ten dollars {?} month Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning Mr Houston at night we had no meeting Mr Matthews is on a Mission tour 4 I made a register box for Wallace heavy rain most of the day I went to the Council about our School rate 5 I Split wood & other chores fine day 6 I went on the Express to Kingston this morning acted as Judge on South downs Merinos & fat Sheep there was a good show did not get through 7 finished our Job got home on the Express this afternoon John Gemmel John Johnston dug potatos at the road the ground is very dry it is fine diging 8 I fixed up the bin for potatos in the center put 2 loads in 9 they finished diging brought load here to day that is 3 home in all we have more than we had last year 19 �10 the Revd Mr Matthews preached at half past two this morning he dispenced the Sacrament there was 45 communents partook that was members there a large {illegible} 11 John Johnston began the fall plowing in the north field south east corner we got the plow point & colter laid 12 John plowed in the north east part of the north field the Southeast part is too dry 13 John plowed in the same place I got the iron plow share & colter laid 14 John plowed X 15 in the same place it is easier plowing 16 John plowed in the forenoon rain in the afternoon he thrashed some peas & cleaned them that Ezra thrashed 1880 Oct 17 Revd Mr Garrat preached in the morning Mr Matthews at night 18 rain & Snow this forenoon I took Jennie to her School got very cold & wet John thrashed peas 19 John plowed in Northeast part of the north field 20 John finished that part of the north field & began the Southeast part it plows very hard yet 21 he plows in the same field fine day 22 John finished plowing in the north filed 20 �the north head ridge and the center head ridge and cleaned out the cross furrows 23 24 first snow to lay on the ground the factory Staked this morning Revd Mr Green had the Bible meeting in our church very few out John began to plow the garden this morning put the cows in the stable at night rain in the afternoon he thrashed peas Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Houston at night there was about 6 inches of snow on the ground this morning there was very few at church this morning 25 John thrashed peas this forenoon he went to Ab McNeils for aeload of wood with the waggon in the afternoon our wood is done 26 John went for another load of wood this morning it rained in the afternoon he thrashed the Snow is nearly all gone I have been fixing the Stables 27 John Brother came in his place he is going to Michigan we pulled the beets Mangels & carrots the Surray Carrot is the largest & best the Sugar beets is good the yellow globe mangle is good for the table and yield 28 Fred Johnston plowed & Scraped part of the garden he then went out to the road & took the plows to work there I went to Delta with Vince & the children I had Paragon & Charley the roads is bad 29 got home this afternoon from Delta fine day Fred is plowing at the Road he stoped here all night 21 �30 31 Fred plowed at the road he is plowing where the Spring wheat was Sowed & Seeded down I took Mr Green to Escott this afternoon heavy rain Revd Mr Houston preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 1880 Nov 1 Fred plowed at the road I took Jennie to her School heavy rain this afternoon we have had the cows in the stable every night since the 23 of last month 2 Fred is at the road I fixed the bin for the roots in the celler & toped most of the carrots white frost 3 Fred is plowing at the road fine day 4 Do Do Do {Ditto} I toped the Beets & mangols and the remainder of the carrots 5 heavy rain so that Fred could not plow the ground is so wet he came out here he went down to the north field & shoveled out the furrows and cross ditches the ground is very wet 6 McKays boys came and helped us to pull the turnips we got them all pulled they are a poor crop we drew in the carrots and Beets into the celler 3 loads 7 Revd Mr Matthews this morning Mr Houston at night very heavy wind it blew over the fairground fence carried part of it across the road over to our fence while we were at church 8 Fred began to plow in the field next to the northcross road Northwest corner the ground is very Soft 9 Fred plowed all day we drew of two Stones to the road that was in his way the Annual plowing match was on A Cornells {turnip?} field there was 14 plows Men and Boys the ground was rather wet 22 �10 heavy rain last night & most of the day Fred thrashed some of the peas and Split Some wood 11 Fred opened the ditch across what he had plowed it is Sod he then finished thrashing the peas 12 we drew in 2 load of turnips I have been toping and fixing the horse stable so as to get Paday in the Stable all the horses has been here 13 got all the turnips in had one load to day they are very Small & poor 14 Revd Mr Galbraith preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 15 Fred plowed there is about 3 inches of snow on the ground 16 Do Do {Ditto}I fixed the stables to day 17 Fred finished plowing the garden this morning where {illegible}& cleaned up the peas had three Barrels & a bag full 1880 Nov 18 the Ram brock out yesterday to Coplands Sheep they came home We fixed the hog pen & Sheep pen there is about 4 inches more Snow Fred went to the road & got Sloughs riged for to draw wood 19 Fred went to Ab McNeils for wood with the Slough this morning fine day {several lines illegible} 21 got the Shoing on the {illegible} Houston preached at night 22 {illegible} put up the foundation{illegible} fall wheat there is no frost in the ground they go to the {illegible} took the {illegible} to School this 23 �horses all around morning {illegible} a load of wood from & {illegible} sand to Bank the house in the afternoon I helped to shovel snow out of the {illegible} in the afternoon the {illegible} 23 Fred drew sand all day to the house I could {illegible} 24 Fred went to the sixth consession for a load of wood he has finished the drawing from { illegible} 25 Fred went to the shanty for wood he brock the king {illegible} out of the slaugh he went out to the road for the other slaugh it had the frountpice of the Shoe brock had to get that fixed 26 Wallace went for Jenie Fred got his load of wood home after he got the slaugh fixed 27 Fred drew a load of wood from the shanty Miss Rogers & Miss Parker came from gananoque with Gilles last night {illegible} went to gananoque with Miss Hogan & Fisher Fred went for wood to the shanty drew 2 loads that is that there is cut fine day 28 RevdMr Houston preached this morning or rather at night 29 {illegible} went to gananoque with Miss Roger and Parker Fred went for wood to the shanty drew 2 loads that is that there is cut fine day 30 stormy day Fred finished the wood in the {illegible} we cleaned up 7 bushel of fall wheat it is all that is here we have 27 bushel left here the rest {rest of entry illegible} 31 Fred drew dung at the road this {rest of entry illegible} 1880 24 �Dec 1 stormy day wind & snow Fred split wood in the shed I got Charley horse shod all round 3 sharp 2 Fred went {line illegible} I split some wood 3 Do Do Do {Ditto} 4 Fred helping Bruce to thrash Watt got home yesterday on his horse Ad went to {illegible} the Wife is at {illegible} 5 12 Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning stormy day snow & rain 6 Fred helped Bruce to thrash I took Jennie to her School got Bruces cabbage & took Watt Lizie &Bessie to Delta we fixed her chair in the Slaugh so that she could lie in it is it a fine day hard frost last night 7 I got home after dark Lizzie stood the Journie well Fred helped Bruce to thrash fine day 8 Fred helped Bruce they finished very stormy day Snow fell al day and very fast 9 the Snow fell twelve inches yesterday & last ight Fred went to the sawmill & brought the fence Stuff that was there I finished the bottom in the Slaugh J Lattimer put a new knee &raine on it cold day I fixed a Pl{illegible} for Paddy 10 Fred went to Gananoque with his {illegible} I went for Jennie with the double Slaugh very cold day 11 Fred Split wood in the Shed most of the day very cold with wind & drift I fixed the harness Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 25 �{illegible entry in left column} 13 Sam drew dung to the garden & went with Jennie to her School 14 I went to Gananoque with 7 bushel of fall wheat that was all that we had here 6 of mixter of spring & fall it snowed & rained most of the afternoon 15 Jonnie Beatty came up from Young last night he is going to make a pair of bob Slaughs for {illegible} Sam took him out to road and my bench he working in the old house there Sam went to the shanty for a load of wood there was more cut he brought some raills 16 Sam went to Bee of John Hannes this afternoon 17 Sam drew wood and took the {illegible} along and to the road put it in the Station there he is making {rest of entry illegible} 1880 Dec 18 19 the sow took the Sam went out to the road {illegible} that they were going to {illegible} there they did not {illegible} Sams wood Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garret at night 20 Sam took the Express to {illegible} last night they finished it our thrashing the oats turned out well Sam quit working when the thrashing was done 21 I atended to the cattel I am lame with my back 22 Ad brought the B. pig out here this morning 23 I split some wood went with Rev Mr Matthews to see Mr Hepworth he is at {illegible} Landons & 26 �boar very sick 24 Atended a meeting in the church I gave Mr Thompson ten dollars for Mr Matthews that makes up my $20 David & his wife & children came from Delta after dark John Omar came with him 25 David & Ad & Wm was here for dinner fine day I tended the cattle & Split some wood 26 the Revd Mr Houston preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 27 I Split wood took care of the cattle cold day 28 Ellen & me went to Ads for dinner John Beatty and his wife from Pembrook Mary Jennie and Duncan came with them from Young stoped all night 29 they all went home this morning fine day fine day Ad and his wife went home & Jennie all went to Young they intend to go to Lyn 30 I split wood and took care of the cattle {rest of page illegible} 31 {entry illegible} 1881 {most likely January} {a lot of the page is illegible, even directly from the Queen's fonds scans} {first part of page is illegible} {illegible} 2 pigs and brought one of them here the Roads is nearly blocked up a drift there was number of teams laid down our fence& came through our fall wheat I stoped they them drew out & Willie came from Delta last night he went to Gananoque this morning with Wallace about stuff for his house I split wood 27 �9 Revd Mr Houston preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 10 Ad drew 2 loads of wood he brought out the horse powr and cirkilar saw & set them to saw wood 11 Bruce & Wallace {illegible} came & we sawed nearly all the wood that was here this forenoon they cracked the saw before it was finished the woodshed is nearly full of sawed wood had Bruces two teams & ours I drove the horses fine day but cold 12 Ad drew 2 loas of wood took one home 13 Ad drew 1 load got upset he went to Robinsons for his bobSlaughs he Ironed them put Spring steel on them for Shoes 2 1/2 inches wide I went the Annual meeting of our Agricultural Socitie was put in a director fine warm day the Snow is quite soft {illegible} Ad went for a load of {illegible} wood Ad worked at home at the BobSlaughs painted them Bessie & Jennet went to Gananoque with Wallaces horse RevdMr Matthews preached this morning {rest of entry illegible} I went for the {rest of entry illegible} 1880 Ad drew loads of wood {rest of entry illegible} 18 19 20 Ad was at home fixing his Bob Slaughs I atended the cattle 21 Ad went for a load of wood & to {illegible} in the road he has drew all the dry wood that he bought of Robert Johnston fine morning but about 3 o clock it began to 28 �blow & Snow snowed and blowed all night and very cold 22 23 the roads is all blocked up there is drifts 3 and 4 feet deep {illegible} Johnston and another boy came up the road on horseback Sam Johnston came through our fields I went to the church there was to be a meeting of session no one came Revd Mr {illegible} preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 24 Ad went to Gananoque this afternoon I split wood and atended the cattle cold day 25 Ad went for a load of wood he left it here the roads is very bad I went to Fairfax to a Mishinary meeting only one member & a few others the Revd Mr Greer of Gananoque spoke on {illegible} there was very here at night 26 Ad drew load of & banked out more but it rained 27 Ad Do {Ditto} 1 Do took it home 28 Ad Do 1 Do took it home Wallace went for Jennie and brought her home very cold time 29 bought a stack of hay from {illegible} paid fifty dollars 10 dollars per ton drew 2 loads home took one home very cold 30 Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Huston at night 31 Ad drew 1 load of hay here & took one home Billie brought Jennie home from Young 1880 {top half of the page is largely indecipherable} {illegible} took it home cold day it was a fine day the waer is {illegible} Ad went to 29 �the road & brought 1 load home there was a little rain this afternoon the snow {illegible} rain most of the day 9 the Road is so soft that there is no loads going on the them I went to the funeral of a son of John Red he was buried at the Union church there was 24 rigs 10 it is still thawing the Snow has got a great fall the ground is in a swim warm day with rain 11 the ground is all in a swim warm day with rain 12 fine day still thawing it is the only thaw that have had this winter the roads is impassable no travel on them 13 no meeting this morning any of the churches this morning Revd Mr Garret preached the funeral sermon {illegible} 16 Little Watt came on the Express from Pembrock to see {illegible} Ad took him to Young to see his Mother Ellen Jennet & Billie went with him Billie intended to {illegible} 17 Ad came home this afternoon on Ellen Jennet cam with him they are al well there 1881 Feb 20 18 Ad went for a load of wood took it home there is a drisling snow most of the day 19 Ad went for a load of wood he left it here it snowed about 6 inches yesterday &to day still drifting Revd Mr Houston preached this morning Mr Mathew at night 30 �21 Ad went for a load of wood he took it home 22 Ad went for a load Do {Ditto}Do 23 Ad went for wood Ab McNeil and his Man went with him they left there loads of wood here 24 Ad and Ab McNeils man brought 2 loads of wood here very cold day the pump is frozen 25 Ad and Abs man brought 2 loads of wood they left them here 26 Ad drew in one load of wood left it here he cut some wood in the afternoon I have a pain in my Side so that I cannot Saw it 26 I went to church the Revd Mr Matthews preached tomorrow is to be our communion there was very good congregation for a work day 27 Revd Mr Matthews preached John Shelds was recivd as a member in our church there 35 members partook of the sacrament there was a large attendance of people 28 Ad took Jennie to her School there is quite a thaw last night with rain in the morning & Snow in the afternoon 1881 March {the first part of the page is illegible} 4 very stormy day high wind with snow and drift the roads {rest of entry illegible 5 the snow is very soft & there is a drisling rain {illegible} for Jennie this morning Daniel {illegible} went to Delta this afternoon {rest of entry illegible} 31 �6 Ellen went home on the Express today Bessie went to Brockville with her they stopt at Mrs Scotts at night Revd Mr Houston preached this morning Mr Matthews at night very few out 7 Robert Beatty and his mother came up this afternoon they are all well 8 Ad went to Delta with Ellen and her two children Jennet went with them they went to see Watts wife 9 Ad came home from Delta this afternoon Watt got home Sabbath morning Lizie is no better Slaughing is nearly gone he bought 4 bags of he Crown peas and Som Erley Rose Potatos all for seed with 10 Ad to the shanty to bank out wood fine day 11 very hard frost last night and to day Dan Harisson finished Wallace house Last night he went home to Delta this morning Ad came from the shanty this evening he banked out a load of wood 12 Ad worked at home I sawed wood most of the day 13 Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning a stormy day it snowed about 5 inches last night is still snowing 14 Ad took Jennie to her School this morning I went to Gananoque on the Express Revd Mr Matthews went with me we went to the Revd {illegible} Mr Matthews & there Eldermen apointed to tabulate the state of religion on the Presbytery there was only 4 returns sent in so then very little to do 32 �15 Stopd at Mr Grace all night we went on the Stage to Kingston the presbytery met at 3 o clock there was a large attendance of members & Elders {rest of page illegible} 1881 {first third or so is very difficult to decipher) March Pet cow had a heffer calf 16 atended the Presbytry this {illegible} this morning and a great deal of business done we did not get through ut had {illegible} at night I was chosen a {illegible} to atend the Presbytry in {illegible} the Revd Mr {rest of line illegible} 17 I got home on the Express this morning I stoped at {line illegible} went to Young this afternoon to on the train rain in the afternoon 18 I cut some wood and took cair of the cattle 19 Do Do Do{Ditto} 20 Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning Mr Mathews at night 21 Ad got new saw {illegible} fixed it and sawed some wood Wm McNiel & Bruce helped with there teams the track is very bad we put straw in it 22 finished sawing the wood by noon Ad drew two loads of sawdust & put it on the track 23 Ad went to Delta with Billie buggy for Wat frost last night with cold wind 24 Ad got home at night all is well at Delta Jennet gathered sap and they are boiling it down 25 I split some wood very hard frost last night I took 33 �the Skin of Dutchs calf it is a bull 26 27 very hard frost last night the white cow had a bull calf this morning I Split wood took care of the cattle Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garret night Mr Matthews read his resignation this morning 28 I went out to the road to help to saw wood we burst the big driving wheel just after beginning Ad took it out to McDonald at the village & got him fix it cold day hard frost 29 Ad went to Abs to help him to Saw with the drag saw I tended the cattle there was a meeting of Presbytery the church for to receive Mr Matthews resignation after a great deal of talk it was accepted Revd Mr Greacie & Chambers was there 30 it began to blow & snow this evening there was near 18 inches of Snow this morning {illegible} rail road to the {rest of line illegible} 31 It began to blow and snow this evening {rest of page illegible} 1881 {first part of page is difficult to decipher} April 1 the Slaughs is this morning very lively {illegible} going Watt came from Brockville on the Express to night he went out to Mr {illegible} to run a line with {illegible} Buggy he and the horse & Buggy came this evening 2 I split wood & took care of the stock it is cold blustery time very very hard at night with the cold wind 3 Revd Mr C{illegible} preached this morning in the Methodist church and in ours at night a cold day 4 I went to {illegible} to see to the council to preat on 34 �{illegible} on the 6th con of Lansdowne Wallace took to her School Bessie went to Kingston to the college 5 very heavy frost last night & cold wind all day I split wood and keep on fiers 6 cold day I tended the cattle & split some wood 7 Do {Ditto}Do Do 8 it is a great deal warmer this afternoon I took the skin of Killies calf it is 4 days old 9 fine warm day the Snow is going fast I split wood and took care of the cattle 10 Revd Mr Greacie of Gananoque preached our pulpit vacent owing to Mr Matthews resigning the charge & at Fairfax & I went with him to Fairfax 11 Ad took Jennie to her School I took care of the cattle Mary Hall came up from Brockville on the Express Jennet & Ad met her at the Station She went home with Ad & Abbie 12 Mary Hall came here this afternoon all week 13 Mary Hall went home on the Express this afternoon I split some wood & took care of the cattle {illegible line} a grist he took up some Butter in rolls & got 20 cent per lb ther is frost every night 15 Ad fixed up some of the fences and let water of the corner field it was all a lake the furrows was not cleaned out last fall 16 I fixed up some of the road fence & went a meeting of the council at Stuarts about a {illegible} the Websters Bush {rest of entry illegible} 35 �1881 {top 1/3 of page difficult to decipher} April 17 Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning we had no Minister her to day 18 Ad took the colt out ot the 6 con to paster fine day but cold wind frost at night 19 Ad fixed up the fences round the gravel pit in the forenoon hime& his Wife went Henery Websters meeting he was married to the Widow Follice oldest Daughter fine day 20 Ad began to sow and sowed 9 bushel of oats in the North field next the road center {illegible} they over the new land he got {rest of entry illegible} 21 Ad sowed 6 bushel of the same oats they were all sowed in the North field put in the north west corner 22 Ad drew the Straw that we had down in field to East of the fall wheat he spread it on where he Sowed the oats he Sowed Thimothy seed and clover seed first on it cross furrow Wallace marked Paragon & Charley {team of horses} 23 Ad worked at the road most of the day I went with Charley to Young to the funeral of {illegible} She died at Portland in Son Gilberts and was buired in Caintown graveyard Revd Mr Richards preached the funeral sermon the church was well filled 24 there was no meeting in our church we stoped at Robs all night came home today 25 Ad worked at the road I fixed some fence round the church field fine warm day 26 fine rain this morning it is very much needed the ground is very dry very little { illegible} I left the cattle out to day for the first 27 Ad has been working at the Road yesterday and today 36 �Wallace & Ad came out & fixed the pump 28 I went out to the road and got an axe and bits & fixed the gate at the road front of the house 29 I fixed the milk harness & buggy & oiled them Bessie came home from Kingston the class is not going on Jennie came up from Young 30 I fixed up the fence along the road & cleaned out part of the hen house cold day 1881 {top third of page is difficult to decipher} May 1 the woods look a little green Revd Mr Houston preached in the morning here got no Minister yet we had Sunday School in the church 2 Ad finished on is place to day heavy frost last night {rest of entry illegible} 3 I went to Gananoque to hear a case between our township council & Hugh Willson for payment of same sheep that Willson {illegible} the Judge said he had no Jurisdiction in the case we have no dog tax therefore no fund to pay from and it is the counsils duty to try all such casess Ad draged 2 ridges in the {illegible} 4 I dug a bed for oninion where Ad cultivated yesterday the ground is hard and damp {illegible} we have had no rain I might say this spring yet 5 I dug a little more in the garden and planted some top onions the ground is very lump frost last night 6 fixed more of the garden wheeled some dung to the gooseberrys and Rubarb and cleaned them 37 �7 8 fine shower at night the best we have had this spring Sifted some of the peas that Ad got at Lydenhurst they were thrashed with the Machin and were a good deal broken there was no Church here this morning Revd Mr Garrat and Mr Huston preached at night 9 Ad came here at noon they have got done at the Road he plowed in the North field south west corner for peas Wallace is shoveling at home 10 Ad plowed in the same place the ground is very dry 11 Ad finished plowing the piece Wallace came and draged I sowed 3 bushel of peas in the afternoon 12 Ad went to the outlet to look for a man to hire Sowed 3 1/2 bushel of peas they are all the crown peas I sowed better 1/2 bushel of our own old kind in the head ridge and some flax see on the end ent of the head ridge and some flaxseed on the east end of the head ridge Ad went to Young for Buckwheat to sow in the south North field southeast part of it he intends to plow it under 13 Ad took there potatos out of the seller at home 14 Ad & Wallace came this morning they sowed 4 bushels of Buckwheat on southeast part of the North field it was to wet last fall he intends to Plow it under 1881 May 15 Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning and the Revd Mr Shane preached at night for the first time Hugh McKay took Mr Shane with Charly to Fairfax 38 �16 rain most of the day no work done and the cows in the Stable a very cold with north wind 17 very cold day with north wind a little rain 18 James Bradley began to work this morning Ad hired him to work this Summer he laid up the lain fence and other fences round the pasture 19 Bradley Split wood at the house Ad is working at home I went with Revd Mr Shane to see Some of the members 20 Bradley went out to the road to ditch so as to let the water of the potato ground I picked the Sprouts of the potatoes Ad & Wallace took them out of the Seller on the 19th & put them in the Room 21 I went with Mr Shane to See more of the members 22 Rev Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Garrat at night 23 Ad rolled the Buckwheat I cobled mothers shoes 24 finished Sprating the potatoes worked in the garden Ad took the White Cow & the 2 yearlings to the Shanty the Revd Mr Shane moved from here to W.A Cornetts this morning the girles is helping to get them fixed 25 Ad & James picked up Stones of the New Meadow put them in the Barn yard I cut some potatoes 26 Ad & James picked more Stones put them in the Barnyard the draged & furrowed out the garden in the forenoon Ad went home & me planted 1 1/2 bushel of potatos some beans pop corn & some Sugar cain seed that finished the garden 27 James drew dung to the field back of the Barn for beets & turnips 39 �28 29 Ad dissmissed James he is no good Revd Mr Shane preached this evening no meeting this morning 30 Ad Spread dung back of the Barn & plowed draged & furrowed up 20 rows for Beets & roots 31 I sowed first & 2nd the yellow Mangels 3 rows long Guernsey parsnips 1881 June 1 went to Brockville to see Watt met him at the {Rennie?} house and signed Bondes for his government work Ad drawing to the back of the barn 2 I planted the Early Bassano Beet 4 row 5 & 6 rows in the Red Surrey Carrot 7 row the red Castelby Beet more than half of the 8 row then the rest is Suttons Student parsnip 3 planted 9 & 10 rows long red mangles 11 & 12 rows is Imperial Sugar Beets 13 & 14 long Red Mangel and between 50 & 60 tomato plants fine rain this morning Ad has been working at or preparing {tomorrow?} 4 I raked the ground for to sow 6 rows of turnips Ad and all hands is moving H Webster Barn to there place Tennent is doing it fine day 5 Reverend Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Garrat at night 6 Ad got the Barn to its place I worked on the roads with the teams we drew gravel out of Johns Johnsons pit 5 teams drawing on the {scrap?} & road 40 �{in margin} I was bileted on Mr Robert McCannon Mr Guthrie the Reverend Mr Chambers was there first rate place 7 I was at the roads John Moore was on for us that made 5 days that I did 8 Ad is drawing dung to the little field east of the Barn I Sowed 6 drills of turnips of the Seed that I raised last year John Moore is helping I went to Kingston on the Express as one of the commissioners to the general assembly from our Presbytery 9 Ad plowed and planted Some corn 10 Ad plowed and planted the potatoes where they were last year the ground is in good order 11 Ad helped Bruce to move a Barn I got home on the Express this afternoon there was a large attendance and some fine speakers they do not expect to get through before thursday next 12 Reverend Mr Garrett preached this morning Mr Shane at night 13 I took Jennie to her school and pulled thistles out of rasbery and strabery bed 14 planted corn east of the Barn John Moore helped he then went through the potatoes and corn with the cultivator {illegible} paid them 1881 June 15 I planted {illegible} of 5 rows of western corn next the Barn put the corn in drills Ad is working on the roads he is path master 41 �16 I worked at the garden Ad is working on the roads 17 I worked on the roads for Ad he has to go to John Coates in the forenoon I went to a meeting of congregation & Sesson in the church Reverend Mr Graecie was here I was appointed pastore Income 18 I got two shoes on Charly by McDonald made out lists of those that had not paid their Subscription for Mr Matthews there is over 50 dollars at Fairfax 19 {in left margin} I went to a strabery festival of the church of {illegible} {in left margin} I took two vealeskines and 5 Deacons skine to Colmans to he taned one of the veal skins And ours was the best Reverend Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Craig preached at night he is new Methedes minister 20 I am fixing the truck waggon I have to make a bolster and Stakes hounds and other things 21 working at the truck waggon 22 I helped Wallace to lay out his Stables 23 Do Do Do {Ditto} in the morning 24 I went to Delta in the afternoon Stopted at Lizies went saw Mr Rodrick about Shingles he will have them in a fortnight or 3 weeks he is to send postcard 25 I got home this morning Bessie came with me Lizie is a good deal 42 �better She can rise and walk through the house with two Stafs I helped Wallace at his Stable he Raised it this afternoon it is just East of the church Shed I atended A meeting {illegible} 26 Revd Mr Craig preached this morning Mr Shane at night 27 I worked at the waggon after taking to her School very heavy rain this afternoon 28 got some more fixed at McDonalds he fix the waggon went to strawberry festival at church of our church in the Showgrounds very heavy rain this afternoon 29 got the chair and table that was at hall then helped Wallace at the rafters got them up Ad helped too 30 I went to gananoque got Gilberts {illegible} papers filled by P Stanley got wine for the communion took some butter to Braughs got sugar one half bushel of salt paid for a bag of fine salt 1881 July 3 1 Ad fixed the Barn that they moved made a partition and boarded the underpinning John Gemmel helped me to draw the horse through the potatoes in the garden & hoed 2 Ad began to mow and mow the orchard Gemmel hoed I went to the church Reverend Mr Shane preached there was a good meeting Reverend Mr Shane preached the church filled to this over flowing there 54 partook of the 43 �communion Mr Craig preached at night {Illegible in margin} 3 loads 12 loads I have nothing at James {rest illegible} 4 I took Jennie to her School and Wallace took in the hay in the orchard had 3 good loads I helped to fix the waggon at McDonalds Shop in the forenoon I was taken Sick at night 5 Ad mowed in the Second field fine hay day 6 Ad & Wallace worked at the hay in the forenoon John Gemmel and Wallace worked at the turnips and Beets in the afternoon 7 Wallace drawing in this afternoon Ad mowed for Wallace in the forenoon Bessie raked with Charley 8 Ad & Wallace drew in hay from the 2nd field Bessie raked fine hay weather it is very warm day 9 Ad & Wallace finished drawing in what was cut here this morning they had 10 loads in the 2nd field and 2 off the peice north of the ditch they left to draw in that that was cut on Wallaces place on Thursday very warm day with a little wind 10 Mr Hall preached in the Methodist church this morning Reverend Mr Shane in ours at night very day 11 Jennet came home from young this afternoon she went home with Mary on Saturday Bessie went with them Ad mowed at Wallaces I am a good deal better 12 Ad is mowing at home this morning and drawing in the afternoon {illegible} 13 Ad cut in the field next Calhouns and finished mowing in Wallaces hay 44 �14 finished cutting Calhouns field and drew in part I helped to {illegible} warm day 15 Ad cut the six acre field and finished drawing in the Calhouns field I raked with the horses 16 I raked Ad & Wallace drew in the {rest of line illegible} 1881 July 16 17 18 19 Ad mowed the orchard and I raked it Wallace and him drew in 3 loads of the hay 20 they mowed and drew in 4 loads of hay it is a good crop I raked there a little rain at night 21 Ad began to cut East field in the forenoon Drew 4 loads of the hay north of the Barn and 1 out of the East field fine hay day 22 we drew in 5 loads of hay 4 of was back of the East field and one from north of the house I raked 23 Ad began to cut in the north field went to the road I raked Wallace & J Gemmel cut in the afternoon till tea Ad brock a bolt of the mower He had to go to the shop fine shower at tea time 24 Mrs Thomas Gilbert was buried this morning the Revd Mr Huston preached in his church it could not hold all the people Mr Shane preached at night 25 Ad finished the cuting we then began to put up stack Bruce Mc{illegible} stacked Ad went up to Abs to cut a peice that Wallace has there Henery Webster helped us with his team then he went away 45 �26 Ad & Wallace went to Abs to cut a peice it at Abs gave Wallace I went to Gananoque for to meet Miss Smith she is coming on a visit 27 Bruce came with his Reaper to cut the fall wheat he cut it all Ad Wallace & Bruces Man brought in 3 loads there was distant lightning {illegible} 28 Ad and Wallace came this morning & finished binding the wheat they helped with stack {rest of page illegible} 29 30 31 1881 August 1 2 3 4 Ad {illegible} & fixed the Reaper but it was brock this afternoon very warm time 5 Ad finished cutting the oats here this forenoon Ad & Wallace went home & cut there Spring wheat and the oats in the {illegible} field 6 Ad and Wallace came & drew in 5 loads of oats Wm Richardson helped them I am not able to do anything rained between 3 & 4 Oclock 7 Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr S{illegible} at night 8 Ad and Wallace came out & hooked pease in the 46 �forenoon then they raked up oats that was cut on the 5th Ellen & me went to the funeral of Mr Roth Revd Mr Houston preached the funeral sermon at the house there was 67 rigs a very large gathering Ad & Wallace drew in 1 load oats 9 Ad Wallace & Wm Richardson drew in 2 loads of oats and 1 of peas I raked the oat ground with Richardsons horse in the forenoon they then went to the road to draw in I mowed the flax that I had for seed 10 Ad & Wallace brought there Spring wheat here there was 2 loads of it they drew in at the road 11 Ad reaped all day with the reaper he cut all the big field & 2 thirds of Wallaces 12 they drew in all there oats at the road and one load of Wallaces fine day for work 13 {illegible} night Ad Wallace & Wm Richardson finished hooking the peas this forenoon Ad and Richardson drew them in there was 2 loads & 2 before that finishes our harvesting here they went in Wallaces then 14 Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Crage at night 15 they worked at Wallaces oats and finished them {illegible}brought the rake fork here and a load of Barley {rest of entry illegible} 17 Ad helped Bruce with his horses Wallace went to help Ab with his hay is all done 18 Ad {illegible} part of the hay to the east stack & asked hands to help him to thrash tomorrow 19 Dan McNeil Mr Landon came this morning with the 1881 August 47 �machin they thrashed over 100 bushel of fall wheat D Cowan & Cornett & Richardson Curie helped. Cowan Cornett & Richardson had ther horses 20 21 finished thrashing had 135 bushel of fall wheat 15 of Spring wheat 220 of oats 20 of barley 29 of peas they did not thrash all the peas I went to Gananoque with Sam Cook to see Mr Greave on church business Revd Mr Crage Preached in the morning Mr Shane at night 22 Ad went to Gananoque with 5 bags of peas oats & barley got them ground for the horse I cleaned the barn {illegible} 23 Ad & Wallace began to draw dung to the north field for fall wheat dry & very warm 24 Ad and Wallace drew dung to same field 25 they finished drawing what dung we have except what is in the Sheep house it is so dry it is of no use to plow in the first time they scraped a hole in the pit for the cattle 26 Ad & Wallace drew dung from Charles Stewarts to Wallaces place in the forenoon they then began to cross plow in the north field the ground is very dry 27 Ad went to Gananoque with Bessie & to lay out a road at South Lake Wallace helped D Cowan to thrash with the team 28 Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Houston at night 29 Ad plowed in the north field I took Jennie to her School very hot day 30 Ad helped Alex Cornett to thrash with his team 48 �31 helped him this forenoon that was ll that he had in the Barn he then plowed in the afternoon in the north field I took 6 bushel of wheat the Escott mill got it ground 1881 Sept 1 Ad plowing in the north field very warm day he draged the peice where the peas was on 2 Ad Rolled the peice and draged it again 3 Ad in the corner part of the same field I atended an {illegible} at {illegible} 4 RevdMr Houston preached this morning Mr Shane at night very warm day 5 Ad laid the ridges in the south part of the north field & ridges in the south part of the north field & ridged up part of it 6 Ad started to plow with 3 horses in the north west corner of the north field it does well 7 Ad plowed with the 3 horses I got the tines Sett on the Milk waggon yesterday afternoon & one tine of lumber waggon by McDonald 8 I went to Delta fair Bessie went with me I acted as Judge on Sheep Stoped at Watts 9 I got home at 8 oclock to night Ad plowed or ridged up for the fall wheat the ground is very dry and the air is full of smoke 10 Ad is plowing with 3 horses in the corner field 11 Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Huston at night 12 Ad is plowing with the 3 horses he has finished the corner peice and is rolling it is very lumpy 49 �13 Ad sowed 4 1/2 bushel of fall wheat on the south west part of the North field I sowed a peice of the head ridge with the wheat that came from Mr Rennie last year it is 7 pace in width and 21 paces in length southwest corner 14 Ad Rolled and draged the part of the northwest field that he cross plowed with the 3 horse team 15 Ad took out some big stones in the corner field 16 Ad worked at a large stone in the corner of the field it is very large one Billie came home from Parry Sound this morning he helped Ad to scrape a hole in the gravel pt for water in the {illegible} very warm day 17 Ad and Wallace is plowing & scraping ditch with {rest of page illegible} 1881 Sept 18 {illegible marginal note} Revd Mr Crage preached this Mr Forest night 19 Robert Cornett began to work {illegible} him he draged & plowed in the corner field & I went to the sixth Con to fight fire with B. McNeil & his man 20 Ad went to fight fire Robert plowed I went to Kingston to the Presbytery Mr Shane went too 21 Ad did not come home Wall & all hands out to the fire it is on the rear of there lotes 22 I got home on the Mixed this morning the Presbytery closed yesterday afternoon we have to pay Mr Matthews his arrears if we do not we will get no Home Mission grant all arrears must be paid then we will get two dollars per Sabbath untill we get a settled minister 23 Robert finished the plowing in the corner field this forenoon a fine rain last night that is the 50 �first rain for over two months Rob shoveled the furrows of the first sowed wheat {illegible marginal note} 24 25 rain this forenoon I sowed 5 bushel of wheat on the corner field Rob draged Ad has been fighting RevdMr Shane preached this morning Mr Houston at night that is last sermon he is going to {illegible} 26 Robie & me cleaned up 12 bushel of wheat and 16 of peas and oats for feed for the hogs 27 I went to Escott with the grist a little rain Robie helped Ad to cut up the corn at the road 28 Robie plowed out the furrows of the follow and shoveled out the cross furrows 29 I atended out Fair I was in the Hall we took first on Cow and on Boar 2nd on Sow 1st Ram {illegible} last 2 parts & one 2nd on fine work 30 Robie & me husked some corn that was in the barn fixed up some fences got four Sheep from Coplands Ad has been most of his time fighting fire at the Shanty 1881 October 1 2 fine rain last night & this morning Ad went to the fire Robie drew dung at the road Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr Shane at night 3 Robie drew dung at the road Ad out to the pine 4 Do {Ditto}Do Do 5 Robie drew dung in the forenoon he helped Bruce McNeil to thrash in the afternoon 51 �6 Robie helped his Father to thrash at N Websters Ad and Alic went to Kingston on the Boat from Gananoque he took a horse to Gananoque I have been helping at the church most of the week we are white washing the roof and other alterations they have taken down the pulpit and lowered the platform 7 Robie & Ad dug potatos brought a load here put them in the Seller fine day 8 Robie thrashed Buckwheat & thistles rain most of the day I helped at the church 9 Revd Mr Shane preached in the Methodist church this morning Mr Crage at night 10 Robie is thrashing Buckwheat Ad went to the shanty the fire is still burning A little rain 11 Ad & Robie dug potatoes he brought a load here put them in the celler 12 they dug 2 loads of potates brought them here 13 they dug 1 load it rained in the afternoon Robie finished thrashing the buckwheat 14 they dug 2 loads put them in Wallaces seller they have got them nearly all dug 15 rain most of the day Robie & me husked corn that he brought from the Road Ad went to Young with his Mother to see Rob 16 Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr Shane at night in the Methodist at night Mr Houston this morning in his own church 17 rain we cleaned som of the Buckwheat and killed a yearling heffer rain most of the afternoon 1881 52 �Oct {left margin} RevdMr Green held his Bible meeting to night rain most of the day 18 Pulled and drew in two loads of Beets they were Blood Sugar and yellow mangels we have only 3 loads altogether 19 I helped at the church in the forenoon I dug in the turnips in the afternoon and some carrots Robie began to plow in the North field NEast corner 20 Robie plowed I helped at the curch there was Mrs Cornett & 2 Daughters Mrs McMullen Mrs H McDonald & Jennet 21 Robie finished plowing that field this afternoon I finished pulling the carrots and parsnips 22 Robie began to plow at the Road they are plowing the center or old paster field where the well is 23 the Revd Mr Greacie preached this afternoon Revd Mr Greacie dispensed the sacrament to day 24 Robie is plowing at the road Ad & Wallace is working at there stable cold with rain 25 Robie is plowing Ad & B Kirker is working at the stable I went Wallace &Revd Mr Shane to Mrs Crawfords funeral she was buired at the Ebenazer buiring ground there was a large number at it officiated at the grave he will the Sermon on Sabbath morning at Fairfax he had to Kingston on the Express 26 Robie is plowing they working at the stable I helped to quill some hard frost these last two nights we have had the cows in at 53 �night for some time back and fead them corn stalks 27 hard frost last night Robie is plowing Ad and Alic is fixing Wallaces house this afternoon 28 Robie is plowing at the Road I worked at a cedar log to make a Beam for Jennets loom fine day Ad & Wallace is working at there stable 29 heavy rain this forenoon no work done 30 Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr Shane at night 31 Ad & Wallace brought out a load of cornstalks I helped to clean up 8 bushel of wheat for Bruce McNeil he is borrowing it 1881 Nov 6 1 I husked some cornstalks for the cows we put them in every morning & sometimes at night 2 Husked more corn Robie is plowing at the road 3 rain most of the day Jennie went to Farmersville to the Teachers Instute she went with Wm Cornett 4 Robie is plowing I split some wood some other chores 5 rain most of the Robie helped Wallace to draw stuff for grouting his stable I husked some corn Ad ditched at the Road Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Crage at night I took Mr Shane to Fairfax roads very bad 54 �first snow fall 7 I finished husking the corn Robie is plowing Ad took Jennie to her School 8 Ad brought a cheese out this morning they are drawing gravel for grouting Robie is plowing 9 Ad took an ash log to Greers Saw mill got it sawed & squared for a beam for Jennets loom 10 I worked at the beam Ad is ditching at the road 11 I went to McCormicks Mrs Kirkers &Mr Darling on church business and brought Jennie home 12 there was about 3 inches of snow this morning little Watt from Pembroke came here last night Express it rained & snowed all day snow all gone 13 snowed 3 inches to night Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr Shane at night 14 I took Jennie to her School Ad is ditching Robie is picking Stones of the headridge So as to finish the field he has been three weeks it is a large one 15 Ad finished ditching the field where Robie was plowing and cleaned out ditches where Robie in the north field before he went to the road Jennet went to Delta this morning Lizies girl is going to leave here Jenet is gone to try & get one on the road 16 Ad Wallace & Robie went to the Hays land an got Slepers for his Stable got two for ours off Brun{cut off} they are 28 feet long we took out the Shiprocks {sleepers would make more sense} 17 I helped Wallace to put in some his Slepers in the stable Jennet got home she got Miss Acton at Somers to go 55 �1881 Nov 18 Ad and me put the long Sleeper in ther place in the Sheep pen in the forenoon he helped Wallace to Shingle in the afternoon Cold day (Ad went to B. Youngs for the raising let the Ram to the sheep 19 rain and snow or rather sleet I split wood 20 Snow & rain Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Crage at night 21 Ad helped Wallace to shingle they got it finished then was off them at it prety cold day 22 Ad killed 3 spring pigs he brought one of them here it weighed 210 pounds I taped my shoes 23 Robie finished drawing the dung at the road Ad is beging to move the thing 24 they are moving all that they can drawing wood loose lumber very cold time 25 Robie is helping Bruce to thrash Ad is moving all he can I split some wood 26 I fixed up some of the fence this forenoon went to a Agriculture meeting at Deans snow & rain 27 Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr Shane at night 28 Ad moved out the Family to day they are all in bush they have a good deal to do yet 29 Ad & Robie is buisy drawing things & fixing up the house 30 Robie is helping Bruce to thrash Ad is giting thing fixed in the house 56 �1881 Dec 1 Ad & Wallace buried the sleeper for a stable in the New barn Robie Ditched out at the road 2 Ad & Wallace fixed Wallace stable & took some hay from here to it Ad went for Jennie 3 Wallace & Robie cut down an Ellem tree on the line North of the ditch East line Ad drew 2 16 feet logs of it to the Mill for plank for the stable 4 {in margin} the dogs killed 14 Geese last night for Ellen they are all torn & eaten Revd Mr Shane preached this morning &Mr Ferguson at night 5 I took Jennie to her School Ad went for a load of Stuff to McCreadys mill then they thrashed Wallaces oats of there Barn floor they 200 bushel in this afternoon 6 Ad & Wallace worked at the floor in the stable snow & rain most of the day very little frost 7 we all worked at the Stable in the New barn we got the bails nearly all fixed snowed about an inch last night 8 worked at the stable cold day 9 Do Do {Ditto} got it finished so that got a place fixed for the sow pig & put her in it 10 we got 4 of Ads cows in the stable this afternoon the two yearling heffers and 4 calfs there is 3 of there cows in our Stable & Tillie cow is the new stable we 57 �are fattening her 11 Revd Mr Matthews preached in the Methodist church in the morning Mr Shane at in ours at night 12 Ad went to the 9th consession to see his lot there the fire has run all over it he sold it to Running for 13 heavy rain all day the ground is geting very wet no work out of doors 14 Still raining the frost out of the fields Ad overhalled the mainger in the horse stable 15 Ad was fixing at home they dug a ditch for to let the water of the church field I quiled some 16 Ad brought there hens & geese from the road and other chores I split wood 1881 Dec 17 18 Split wood & primed the window sashes for up stairs windows fine day Bessie came home from Kingston Revd Mr Shane preached this morning I took him to Fairfax Thomas Kingston A Cashman a report that I had wrote to send to Kingston to Dr T G Smith of our {illegible} with Mr Matthews he signed it 19 I sent Dr Smith on the train gave him the report Ad & Wallace & me we worked at the cow stable grouting it in the afternoon fine warm day 20 worked at the stable all hands fine day 21 Do Do {Ditto} got it all grouted but the part 58 �between the door and the cattle heads rained most of the day 22 we changed the door of Stable the width of it {?} to the East Wallace cut two small basswood trees in the woods for his bails top & bottom 23 I Split some wood Ad fixed some fixings in the Stable fine day 24 I Split wood and did other chores 25 Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr Austin at 3 oclock in English church Mr Shane at night in ours 26 Ad Lowered the floor in our cow stable behind the cows I had a chill did nothing 27 Ad took a 100 of flour to vanornam he is choping for him at the 6 consession Jennet Bessie Jessie & Phillo went to Brockville on the Mixed this morning they came back on the Mixed 28 rain Most of the day very little done Ad drew some snow from there Barn to Wallaces stable 29 I split some wood & gruted a little in the henhouse 30 put some the wood that is out in the woods they are all at the church fixing a New year tree for the Sabbath School Children 31 Ad and Bessie went to young to them there is some of them sick Aunt Margret has got her ribs brock a very stormy day 1882 Jan 1 Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Crage at night 2 very heavy frost last night there is no Slaughing Ad 59 �came hom from Young this afternoon on the Horse the axel of the Buggy brock between Leaders & Margrets the horse got away & cut the two back sinews of his hind leg he went to Brockville veterian Doctor he would not {illegible} it till wednesday Ad had done it up with a bandage before he went to Brockville 3 we Killed the two old hogs to day it is very cold with Snow in the afternoon 4 Ad went to Young on the Mixed this morning for to see how Charley is he did not get home tonight 5 Ad came home to day Charley is well as can be expected he went to Brockville to see the Dr he thinks he is doing well I did the Chores & Split wood 6 Snowed about 4 inches last night & today Ad drew Some Sawlogs for Wallace from Bruces for Wallaces Stable there is Some Sliping with the Slaugh 7 Ad drew two loads of hay for Wallace they put if over his Stable it is quit warm 8 Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr Shane at night 9 the Snow is all gone it is quite warm Ad went to Gananoque Bissie went to Kingston on the Mixed this morning to atend the College fine day 10 Ad and Wallace cleaned up his oats that was in there Barn in the field front last night I got what wood was out in the Shed there is no truck 11 Stormed most of the day I got wood split &atended the cattle 12 I atended the Annual Meeting of the Agriculture Societie in Dickes Hall there was a large atendence of Members Ad drew a load of wood from the Hays land that Wallace has 60 �13 Ad went to the Chanty for a load of wood 14 McNiels Machin is thrashing for Ad it is oats that they are thrashing 1882 Jan 15 Revd Mr Roberson preached this morning Wm J Turner took him to Fairfax in the afternoon Mr Crage at night 16 Ad drew a load of green wood Hays land it is small blue {illegible} 17 we killed the Kittie cow we have Stall fed her since fall Ad went to the Shanty for a load of long wood brought home 18 Ad went to Hys land for wood our wood that we got last winter is nearly done very cold day 19 Ad drew wood from Hays land I bucked wood 20 Ad went to the Hays land for wood he brock his whipeltrees he only brought part of a load 21 Ad went to the Shanty brought a large load of dry wood Slaugh runs good Wallace went to Young to see Charley horse to Libie & Jessie with rained & Snow most of the day 22 very cold with high wind Revd Mr Crage preached in the morning Mr Shane at night very Stormy & cold very few out very cold 23 Ad riged up the bobslaughs & went the Shanty brought a load of Cordwood Snowed about 3 inches 24 Ad drew a load of Cordwood from the Shanty very cold day 25 Ad drew a load of Cordwood from the Shanty 61 �fine day rain at night & some Snow 26 Ad went for a load of wood it rained and Snowed last night a very heavy fog this afternoon and very warm 27 Ad went to Gananoque this afternoon Wallace & me cleaned up 6 bags of wheat him and Ad cleaned up 19 bags of oats at there Barn in the forenoon he intends to go to Mill 28 Ad went to Escott with the waggon he took the 6 bags of fall wheat and 19 bags of oats 29 Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Wallace took him to Fairfax with our duble Slaugh cold day 30 Wallace went to Escott with the waggon I cut wood 31 Ad worked at the {illegible} doing chores I cut wood 1882 Feb 1 Ad cut wood on the Hays land with Wallace fine day there is no Slaughing I sawed wood 2 Ad and Wallace are cuting up Ellem tops on the Hays land that Wallace bought there 3 Do Do Do Do {Ditto} 4 Ad & Wallace is cuting wood on his place 5 Revd Mr Spiner preached this morning Mr Shane at night 6 Ad drew 2 loads of wood Ellem tops from the Hays land cold day 7 Ad drew 1 load of wood James Beatty 62 �& Robert Wm Hughes came up from young with loads of Barley to the Station there is a good market here 8 Ad drew 2 loads of Ellem tops from Wallaces place on the Hays land 9 Ad drew 1 load of wood this morning he went to the Funeral of Bruce Johnston son of Robert Johnston he was throughn from a horse 12 days before his schul was brock in there between 10 & 18 rigs the Union church could not them the Revd Mr Crage preached fine day 10 Ad went to South Lake to lay out a road there fine day Slaughing almost gone I cut wood 11 Ad went to the Funeral of Mrs Landen Joseph Stacey Mother in law She was buired at the Ebenazear 18 {12?} {illegible margin note} the Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Crage at night 13 rain last night the Snow is all gone Ad read up the New Barn floor I cut some wood heavy rain most of the day 14 Ad got Bruces old mare to put in with Tom have to go to the funeral of Wm Armstrong he took some of the Morners I went with him to the house there was a very large funeral he was buired at the Ebenazear Rev Mr. Crage preached I walked across home 15 Iseral Boam {Israel James Bowen} is buiring to day at the Union church he died at Mr Lappins he went to a milk meeting& fell down & died with {Speaking?} 1882 63 �Feb 16 Ad & Wallace is dawing Straw on the waggon from the Barn in there field warm day for to feed the Stack fine 17 Ad and Wallace brought the Saw & horsepower here for to Saw wood here very cold day north wind 18 they set the Saw & horsepower this forenoon Bruce filed the Saw they Sawed all the wood we have it filled the woodshed they got a New Ballance wheal to the Saw put on in Brockville it cost eight dollars 19 X 26 H the Revd Mr Crage preach this morning Mr Shane at night 20 Ad & Wallace took the Saw & horsepower to there place this morning they Sawed most of their wood in the afternoon they brock the cap of the driving wheel 21 Snowed and rained a little most of the day 22 the Snow is about 8 inches deep Ad went to the Chanty for to bank out wood fine day he brought home 1 load of wood 23 Ad went to the Chanty for wood brought 1 load and went back up I there all night 24 Ad cam home with a load early this morning went back again & brought another I went to the station & met Revd Mr Richards he is to {illegible} 25 there was a large number at the tea meeting last last night the preceds was about $115 it was a great Success Ad & Alice went to Delta this afternoon Ad took Kittees hide to Colmans to get taned the Revd Mr McAuther preached Mr Shane was 64 �McKay took him to Fairfax Sick he had to go home to Kingston Mr Crage preached at night 27 Ad & Alice came home this afternoon the Slaughing is all gone warm day he brought a colt of Wats with him 28 Wallace went to Gananoque Jennet went with him She took a crock of butter with her got 23 c per pound for it they went with the Buggy the roads is bad rain to night 1 very heavy this morning the Snow is all gone except allong the fences heay rain this afternoon 2 very little frost last fine worm day I split wood 3 Ad went to Gananoque with Mrs James Shipard She down on a visit he got home in time to go on the Express to Young to See how the Charley horse is doing 4 I Split wood this morning fine day I met Mr Hiland a Student Jams C McCormick took him to Fairfax 1882 March he went with the Buggy the roads bad 5 Revd Mr preached in the C. of E. this Mr Hiland at night 6 dull hazie day Ad came home from younge last night the horse is gaining a little 7 Ad and Wallace thrashed the peas that was left for Seed the wind was blowing from the North they spared the doors & cleaned up 4 bushel that was of our old kind 8 Ad and Wallace went to Bowes and got 6 bags of wheat Ad took it to Escott mill the Roads is 65 �very ruff Ellen went to Glentay on the Express 9 Ad went to the Chanty to bank out wood he took Slaugh on the Buggy began to about 10 oclock 10 Snowed about 6 inches last night with rain so that there is thick ice on the snow Ad is geting saw logs to Blairs mill some pine & ash 11 Ad came home about 7 oclock this evening I Split wood &atended the cattle 12 Mr McClearn preached this morning Alec Cornett took him to Fairfax Mr Crage preached at night 13 Ad & Alia went to the chanty he is going to Bank out there was 2 inches of Snow last night fine day 14 {The following entry is transcribed from photos taken of the Walter Beatty fonds at Queen’s University Archives. These photographs of the missing handwritten diary pages are not available on the Rural Diary Archive} attended congregation meeting at the station cold day, poor Slaughing some is suing wheels 15 I helped Jennet to quill and tended the cattle 16 Mary cow had a calf it is a bull I did the chores 17 Petts 2 year old had a heffer calf it is from John Cooks Duram bull it is a nice one White face cow had a bull calf this afternoon 18 I took care of the cattel and calfs fine day Ad and Abia came home from the Chanty they were there drawing Sawlogs & banking out wood 66 �1882 March 19 heavy wind with snow & drifts I stoped at Mr Steves in Kingston 19 Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr Shane at night Hugh McKay took Mr Shane to Fairfax last night 20 Ad killed the two bull calfs fine day Snow all gone 21 cold last night with a little Snow I intend to go on the Express to the Presbytery in Kingston 22 I got to Kingston yesterday afternoon the train was 1 1/2 late 23 there was a great deal of buisness to do at the prsbytery I got home on the Express this afternoon Bessie came with me her Clases is finished for this term 24 cold hard frost last night I Split wood & did the chores Ad went to the Chanty on yesterday morning for to Bank out wood that he has cut 25 Ad came at noon he got all the wood banked out hard frost last night and to day 26 Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Crage at night Henery Webster took Mr Shane to Fairfax in the afternoon 27 rain last night and today Ad fixed some fixings at the Stable Kate got a nail in her foot She is lame 28 I have a lame Back cant do much 29 Ad went to Gananoque with Mary Jane Dutch cow has a heffer calf fine day 30 I helped Ad to clean up 15 bags of oats at 67 �there Barn he took them to the Mill here to get them ground for the cows 31 Ad went with Wallace to the Hays land with the horses to draw rail cuts for a line fence very hard frost last night cold day 1882 April 1 2 Ad brought his grist from the mill and drew oats from the Barn for to feed the horses here I split wood Revd Mr Baily preached this morning Mr Robertsen at at night he stoped here all night 3 Ad went with Wallace and drew Rail cuts on the Hays land Dan Vanerman came this afternoon he had hired him for a year for $144 dollers 4 they all went to the Hays land to work this morning 5 Do Do Do Do Do {Ditto}I split wood & took care of the cattle 6 Ad got I McDonald to come & pair Kates foot where the nail went in he let out a lot of pus She put her feet down on the foor at one I boiled some flaxseed for A poltice put it on Dan helped Wallace 7 Dan is helping Wallace on Hays land Ad is choring 8 we put another polties on Kates foot it a great deal Better 1 got wood cold day 9 Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Crage at night 10 Ad went to Brockville on the mixed this morning he is on the Jury Wallace took us to Mr Thomas Darlings funeral he was buired at the Ebenazer church he died on friday night last there was a large number at the house Revd Mr Shane oficiated the Funeral sermon is to be preached on the 23 in our church here 68 �16 11 went to the funeral of Mrs Wm Willson Wallace took the morners Revd Mr Crage preached in the Methodist Church here she was buiried at the Ebenazer church 12 Dan went to McCreadys Mill for a load of lumber then he drew 2 loads of straw from this Barn 13 Dan & Wallace drew 2 loads of straw here and 2 loads of hay for Wallaces to his stable 14 Dan went for a load of lumber to McCreadys Ad got home on the Express from Brockville 15 Ad & Bruce riged up the horse powr onto Saw wood they Sawed a little Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr Shane at night 1882 April 23 17 They finished Sawing at Ads this forenoon then they took the horse powr out to Bruces to Saw there 18 Dan helped Bruce to saw wood they finished his 19 rain most of the day Dan Split wood in the wood Shed I have a pain in my neck 20 Dan finished Spliting what wood was in the Shed 21 Dan & Ad cleaned up oats for to grind for the cows they then drew stones for a fence front of Wallce house he is going to put in iron Rods in them 22 Dan drew gravel for a road into Wallace house I can do very little with the pain in my neck Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr 69 �Shane preached Mr Darlings funeral Sermon in our church at 2:30 P.M. the church crowded full there was hardly Standing room 1/2 bushel oats 5 of wheat {illegible} 30 24 Dan rolled the midel field west Side frost every night cold backward time 25 Ad sowed fine bushel of spring wheat on the fall wheat it is mostly all killed Dan cultivated it in Ad worked Wallaces horse & Kate on the roller 26 they sowed 4 bushel of oats in the midle of the North field Ad sowed clover & timothy seed eaqueel quantities he worked parigon & Kate on the drag 27 Ad sowed 6 1/2 bushel of oats in the North East corner of the North field part of it was brock up last fall that finished the sowing here 28 they went out to the road and oats there Billie came from Parry Sound on the Express yesterday & all is well there 29 Dan Shoveled out the cross furrows in the North field this forenoon he drew the old leached ashes from frount of the house and Spread them on the garden from the house to the henhouse Mr Robinson came on the Express he is to preach at Fairfax tomorrow morning Revd Mr Bailie preached the funeral sermon of Wm Staces in the English Church this morning Mr Robinson in ours at night 1882 May 1 Dan is working at the road with the team in the old paster field they are sowing oats 2 Dan is cultivating Ad is harrowing after him with Kate and Paragon fine day 70 �3 Do Do {Ditto} I dug were the strawes was 4 Dan drew dung this forenoon to the garden Ad went to gananoque with Kate & Paragon 5 they are working in the old paster field at the road I dug som in the garden and planted a quarter lb of onions seed that Ad got in gananoque 6 they finished the old paster field this afternoon all but a low peice that they left for Potatoes 7 rain last night rain last night Mr Robinson preached this morning Mr Bailie at night James McMullen took him to Fairfax 8 Dan plowed the garden & cultivated it it very lumpy Ad went to Gananoque with Paragon 9 Dan went to the road to plow in the old night paster the garden is too wet work at 10 Dan is plowing at the road Ad has sold the place at the road to Thomas Burns for two thousand dollars Ad is to have the crop this year 11 heavy rain this morning and most of the day Dan & Ad cleaned up some oats 12 Dan Shoveled furrows out at the road 13 Dan shoveled and let the water of the garden and drew straw from back of the Barn to the Barnyard so as to fill it up it very wet 14 Revd Mr Bailie preached this morning Mr Robinson at night 15 Dan plowed at the road I dug some in the garden Ad went to Delta for to take the horses and {illegible} rigs to Brockville that Wat is going to take to the 71 �north West for the surrey 16 Dan sowed 3 bushel of peas at the road they are the same that be at Delta last year 17 Dan worked at the road Ad went on the train for Manatoba Jennie & B. Sandness went with him behind four horses & two {illegible} waggons and other trap 1882 May 18 Dan worked at the road he Sowed more peas and Some wheat the ground is hard with {illegible} and wet dry weather 19 Dan & Wallace working on the road they finished all but the planting ground Dan rolled &draged the garden & planted a bushel of {illegible} Early Rose and tried to plow on Wallaces place he could not do it it was too wet and rolled on the plow 20 Dan drew dung on the field behind the Barn 21 Mr Robinson preached this morning Mr Crage at night 22 Dan plowed for Wm McNiel he helped him before 23 heavy rain last night and this morning we cleaned up 10 bushels of wheat for to take to the mill Dan & Bruces boys took the yearlings out to the shanty this afternoon I planted a bushel of potates that we got of Ab McNiel in the garden a New Kind 24 Dan went Gananoque with 10 Bushel of fall wheat and 1 of Spring & fall for cracked wheat Jennet and Bessie went with him cold Day 25 Dan drew dung to the field back of the barn I took care of the cattle we have them in the Stable 26 Dan finished dunging the field & plowed a little 72 �27 28 Dan plowed in the forenoon he then Shoveled some furrows out at the road I got the horses Shod all round 3 new shoes & 5 old ones set I paid McDonald $1.35 one dollar & thirty cents for them & one Shoe on Kate that I got on the week before Professer Powter came on the Express Professer Powter of Kingston preached at night for us Mr Crage in the morning 29 Dan is plowing East of the Barn it is a little warmer 30 Dan finished plowing East of the Barn and then marked it out for planting and plowed the headridge southeast of the fall wheat draged it I sowed A milk pan & a half of flax Seed on it he gave it one stroke of the drag 31 John Gemmel helped me to plant a Bushel of Western corn for cow feed we planted in drills we began next to the Barn the last row & half our own corn we sowed 9 rows of the Red Surrey carrot & 2 rows carrot {illegible} it rained so that we could not finish 1882 June 1 very heavy rain last night the ground is very wet Dan is fixing up the paster fence {Illegible marginal note) 2 finished planting the corn back of the Barn we planted 34 hills of cucumbers next the parsnips we then finished planting the garden with pop corn Butter Beans Early corn and 24 hills of potatos that I got in Kingston one seed in a hill & nearby a pan full of other Beans Dan drew Straw into the Barn yard & other chores with the horses 3 Dan drew gravel for the lain road and round the gate rain ground is too wet to work 4 Revd Mr Shane preached this morning 73 �we went to the laying of the {illegible] of a church at Fairfax there was a great gathering 26 dollars was realised 5 Dan drew gravel to the lain this forenoon he drew earth for Wallace to put frount of his house in the afternoon 6 Dan is drawing dunt for Wallace we washed the sheep in the afternoon 7 Do Do Do {Ditto} they have got nearly enough for all that he wants 8 Dan went to roll some Sawlogs into the creek ad take them to the Mill this morning he fund that some of the had been stolen he got what he found to the mill brought a load of lumber home 9 Dan drew 2 loads of dung from Mathews to the norheast field in the forenoon I helped him to load the shered on rather under took to do it I helped him pint the second I had turned me over & hurt my knee so that I could do no more he finished them 10 Dan had to do the chores I cannot get out of the bed with my knee he plowed in the northeast field for Buckwheat 11 the Revd Mr McQuage preached at Fairfax in the morning Sand Bay in the afternoon and here at night I cannot get out of bed yet 12 Dan is plowing at the road for the potatos & corn fine day 13 Dan Do {Ditto}Do Do Do 14 Dan and Wallace began to plant the potatos at the road I cut some fine day 74 �15 they more potatoes and some corn rain in the afternoon 16 marked out more of the ground for planting and Shoveled out the ditch 17 Sowed Some Sweeds turnips the Revd Mr Greacie preached this afternoon passed a motion to see what we can rais for {illegible} to Mr Shane 1882 June 18 I put a blister on my knee Billie came from Parry Sound on the Express 25 Revd Mr Shane preached and dispenced the communion there was 38 partook very heavy rain this morning 19 Dan and Wallace finished Sowing Beets & Mangles at the road my knee is very Sore I am in the house all day 20 Dan sowed a low hole next Websters line with millet this forenoon that finished the work at the road I went to the station and rated for George Tayler 21 Dan and Wallace worked on the road with the team 22 Do Do {Ditto}they had two teams in 23 Do Do {Ditto}this forenoon they had two team on 24 Dan plowed for Buckwheat in the forenoon he went to young in the afternoon and brought Charley horse home Rob could not keep him the paster Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr 75 �Shane at night Revd Mr Green came here this forenoon stopped all night 26 Dan is plowing in the North field I am in the house with my knee the Dr orders me to keep still 27 Dan is plowing in the North field 28 Do Do Do{Ditto} 29 Do Do Do{Ditto} 30 Dan finished the field this forenoon Wallace went through the potatos & corn in the garden with the cultivator John Gemmel hoed in the garden this forenoon he had to quite on account of a sore hand there is heavy rain this afternoon I have been in the house with my knee all this week it is some better 1 heavy rain all day Dan cleaned & fixed the Barns for the haying and other choring 1882 July 2 Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Crage at night 3 Dan went to Delta this morning with Vic and the three children fine morning heavy rain in the afternoon John Gemmel hoed in the garden and pulled some Mustard in the forenoon 4 Dan came home from Delta this forenoon he cultivated in some Millet in the field East of the Barn where the Western corn did not grow that I got from Mr Brought it was bad Seed 5 rain this forenoon Dan drew some wood from the Bush old stuff I am still in the house 76 �John Gemmel Billie Alex at the road 6 Dan Choped some wood in the bush this forenoon he sowed Som Buckwheat at in the afternoon where he plowed 7 Dan Sowed more Buckwheat John Gemmel hoed in the garden to day 8 Dan finished the Buckwheat to day he sowed bushel John Gemmel hoed East of the Barn 9 Gemmel has worked 6 1/2 days Revd Mr Bailie preached this morning Mr. Shane at night 10 Dan drew dung from Matthews John Gemmel hoed half a day East of the Barn 11 John Gemmel hoed East of the barn Dan drew a load of lumber from Blairs Mill & cultivated in the corn 12 no work four Logers took Dinnier in the drill shed and we had a strawberry festival in the Agriculture Hall in the afternoon John Gemmel 1/2 day 13 Dan took a load of window frames from the station to Fairfax for the church there this forenoon he ground the syth & mowed round the house my knee is a great deal better 1/2 day 14 Dan look for Charley & Kate got out of the paster last night found them at Charles Armstrong he went to Fairfax for the runners to draw Wallaces stable {illegible} 15 Dan helping to draw the stable John Tennent {illegible} him did it they got it to its place in afternoon it {illegible} & rained 1882 77 �July 16 Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Crage at night 17 Dan began to mow & mowed the orchard in the forenoon he then went to the North field & mowed there 18 heavy rain most of the day Dan put a corer on the granary in the old barn then we fixed the cover over the cows Stable in the New Barn and took some of the pig of the sow 19 Dan mowed in the north field I spread out the hay in the orchard and raked round the fences Wallace and Freman McNeil hoed at the road they raked & cocked the orchard 20 Dan Wallace & Freaman drew i 3 loads out of the orchard & 3 from the North field they put it in the New Barn over the cows I made frames for Wallaces seller windows & put wire cloth on them fine day 21 Dan mowed in the midel field in the forenoon Freman raked with Kate they drew in 1 load from the North field after dinner put it over the cows in the old Barn heavy showr to stop my men drwing in they then cleaned a grist 22 I took 3 bushel of fall wheat and better than 1 of Spring wheat for cracked wheat to Escott Mill Dan & Wallace worked at hay 23 I went to Fairfax & Sandbay and Read the call and in our own church at night and the people Signed it Mr Shane preached 24 Dan Mowed part of the day & I finished the cuting of center field at night Wallace Dan & Fremanan drew in with Kate & paragon they raked with Charley 25 I mowed in the North field a piece that was left the rest is raking and drawing in they drew in 7 loads 78 �26 I mowed the field East of the lain that finished cuting here & the rest is drawing from the midle field 27 I went out to the road & began to cut in the field north of the potatos it is poor & very rough heavy rain in the night 28 I finished cuting the field this afternoon the rest hoed potatos 29 I raked and the rest drew in they drew it home I atended a congregational meeting in the afternoon 30 Revd Mr Shane preached here this morning 31 I began to mow in the North field next calhounes mowed all day very warm 1882 August {illegible} and the Thermometer is 112 very hot day Billie & Vive came here last night 1 I mowed this forenoon and then went to Kingston on the Express to the Presbytery is meets at 11 oclock to morrow to receive a call from us to Revd Mr Shane I took it up 2 came home on the Express then to 6th con commenced & {illegible} other then men was drawing in Dan had finished mowing 3 I went to mow a peice East of the bushes that was seeded down and found that there was a lot of mustard in it the seed had ripened & would not cut it runing then Dan went up to {illegible} to cut peice for Wallace they {illegible} 4 Dan Wallace and Fremon went to Abs this morning 5 Dan Wallace & Truman went to Abs they finished Wallaces peice last night 79 �Abs party turned in with them yesterday & they went there today to help them 6 Billie went to Pembroke on the Express rain this evening Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr Shane at night 7 Dan Wallace & Truman mowed Barley & cocked it as they went along very warm day 8 heavy rain most of the day no work done 9 Dan & Truman worked at the Roots thining & weeding 10 Dan went Gananoque to a Picnick this morning Fremon worked at the Barley 11 Dan Wallace and Fremon worked at the Barley in the forenoon Dan & Wallace cut the Fall wheat in the afternoon Freeman worked at the Barley 12 we drew in 4 loads of Barley it is a good crop 13 Revd Mr Shane preached this morning I read the In Duction Edie here for Mr Shane 14 Dan & Wallace mowed peas & oats I turned over the raking & some cocks of Barley that was left out on Saturday Freman & me drew a load of the rakeings & cocks then they drew in 3 loads of peas & oats I raked 15 Wallace hooked peas Freman & me raked up the fall wheat it is poor crop Dan got A Cornetts reaper and cut the oats in the north field fine day 80 �Alice came this afternoon very stormy little rain {illegible} 16 Dan and Wallace hooked peas this forenoon we then drew the remainder of the peas and oats 17 Dan Wallace & Billie finished hooking the peas this afternoon Bruce came with the Bruce came with the reaper and cut the spring Cornett Run what they could & stacked it up 67 stooks {rest of line illegible} 1882 August 18 Bruce cut oats in the Barn field and in the North field at the road Dan Wallace & Billie Bound what they {illegible} of them Freman & me stooked the fall wheat and Raked up part of the oats in the north field 19 drew in the oats in the North field had 6 loads Billie helped Freman & the raked up the Sheaves 20 I went with Revd Mr Shane to Fairfax and Sand Bay and read the Edict of Induction for Mr Shane 21 Dan Wallace & Freeman drew in the Spring wheat had 5 loads they then drew in 2 loads of oats from the road 22 they are drawing in the peas we put 1 load over the Stable in the new Barn put 4 loads in a stack at the New Barn and toped off sheaf oat & hay 23 Dan & Wallace cradled oats at the Road rain last night my kneew is very painfull. 24 Dan & Wallace worked at the grain Bruce cut part of side oats with the Reaper Freeman is helping 25 they are all working at the Road Billie came from Delta this forenoon he brought a man with him 81 �26 27 Wallace finished all our cuting with the Reaper this forenoon Dan Billie Freeman and the man that he brought binding & drawing in I am raking after the reaper fine day Revd Mr Shane preached this morning I read the Induction Notice that is the Second time 28 Dan & Wallace is drawing Freeman is raking up for them they are filling up all the barn 29 they are drawing to both Barns warm day 30 We are are all working our best they have put enought of the Austrilian oats that is bound in Sheaf over the cows stable at the road for seed that is pure and enought of the other oats bound in the New Barn for Seed all the crops is first rate thank a good God for all his goodness to us 31 Dan & Wallace is helping Bruce our grain is all in 1882 Sept 1 Dan and Wallace is helping Bruce to draw in there is a fine rain this afternoon 2 I went to Gananoque with Hugh McKay for to get stuff for a fence for the church we got it at McClarnens Dan went to {illegible} with a grist 10 bags wheat went to look for himself some {illegible} 3 Dan took Richards to Fairfax & Sand Bay Revd Mr Richards preached at night Mr Crage at night 4 I went to helped J McDonald in the shop to make a share for the plow there was so Many horses came in that we got very little done Dan was looking for {illegible} 82 �paid McDonald in share 3.50 5 I was a McDonalds all day got the share done Dan started to plow for the fall wheat he is cross plowing 6 Dan is plowing I got a shoe on Kate I went to a Harvest home dinner in the Grill Shed there was a large gathering Ellen and the children & Bessie came from Perth on Express 7 Dan drew in Wallaces oats I helped them fine day 8 Dan is plowing for fallwheat it is hard work we drew in the flax seed cool day 9 Dan is plowing I went with Wm McCready to try & get some stones at Armstrongs for Corners for the Sand Bay church we got four small ones put in two blasts they did not qua{illegible} 10 Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Bailie at night 11 Dan is plowing I nailed some fence boards on the posts for a lain and got some wood 12 Dan finished the cross plowing today it is very hard Dan cultivated & rolled the peace Ellen {illegible} Revd MrLeashman preached the induction service Revd Mr McQuaid and Willson adressed the Miniter an people we had a good meeting after the congregation dismissed Mr Leashman called the session and Mr Shane in Moderator of Sission I was put in Rep{illegible} Elder 13 Dan cultivated & rolled the peice it is very rough Ellen & me went to Sand Bay to the Laying of a corner ston of a Presbyterian Church Revd D Jordan Laushway McQuaig & Shane adressed the people 83 �14 heavy wind and rain most of the day Dan drew dung 15 Dan drew dung from Mathews for wheat Aunt Isabela came from Duram on the Express 1882 Sept 16 17 Dan drawing dung I split some wood & threshed some of the flax seed Revd Mr Baillie preached this morning Mr Shane at night 18 I went to Young with Aunt Isabela & Ellen with Kate and Paragon they are all well came home at night 19 heavy rain and thunder this morning Besie went to Gananoque with Kate Dan drew dung in 20 Dan drew Dung there heavy rain good deal of the day cannot get any help to load dung 21 Dan helped Bruce McNeal to thrash I went the Kingston fair there was a great deal of fine stock of all kinds with rain 22 I got home on the Express I stoped at Joseph Nicols very heavy rain most of the day 23 Dan drew some rails had to make fence Dan went to Gananoque with Bessie they brought home {illegible} for the lambs the ground is very wet 24 Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Baillie at night 25 Dan drew Dung George Matthews loaded 26 Do Do Do{Ditto} they finished drawing I cut the millet at the road fine day 27 Dan begun to plow for the fall wheat Matthews spread 84 �in the afternoon he was sick & could not work in the morning 28 Dan is plowing Matthews is spreading we separated lambs and took the Ram from the sheep I put up a fence at the top of the orchard for them 29 Wallace draged in 4 1/2 bushel of fall wheat at Wm Scotts sowed the ground is in good order Dan finished the plowing Wallace draged with Paragon {rest of entry illegible} 30 {entry illegible} 1882 Oct 1 Revd Mr Shane preached this evening 2 Dan drew some stones & sand to the Barnyard George Mathews began to cut the Buckwheat he is to {illegible} half of the seed 3 Dan drew some wood this forenoon he helped Bruce to saw wood in the afternoon I moved the track 4 Dan went to Bruces this morning for to help them Saw wood 5 Dan helped Bruce to saw they finished he brought part of the Rig home 6 Dan went out for the horse powr we through down part of the old Stable 7 Robert Armstrong brought Aunt Isabla here this morning he took home a Ram lamb for Roby Beatty half breed South down 8 Revd Mr Shane preached this morning 9 Bruce came and sett his horsepowr& we sawed part of the old stable Aunt Isabla went away home on the 85 �Express Bille came from Delta last night he brought rene & Miss Stevens with him he went to Brockville with them this morning he is going to Parry Sound on the Express from Brockville 10 Dan & me {illegible} up the Barnyard where the old Stable was & {illegible} up the barn 11 Dan & Wallace began to dig the potatos 12 Do Do {Ditto}they brought 2 loads home 13 Do Do {Ditto}Bruces Boy picking up I am puting a new floor in the granery riging it up 14 they are working at the potatos they are a good crop there is a good many small one in them 15 Revd Mr Shane preached this evening 16 George Mathews is helping Dan to dig Wallace is helping Ab to thrash fine day {illegible} we have the horses {illegible} 17 I fixed another bin for potatos in our seller 18 Dan & Mathew is finished diging the potatos put the White & Black in the new Barn 19 the thrashers cam last night to thrash we thrased the fall wheat had 110 bushel good crop 32 peas & oats they then moved to the new Barn for the thrash what was there 20 had 413 of oats and 70 of Barley 32 of Peas 21 finished all here by noon to day I went to church Revd Mr Lownie preached he has just come from scotland he was here all night 1882 Oct 22 Revd Mr Lownie preached Mr Shane a drizzle the 86 �Co{illegible} there was eight Joined the church 23 we cleaned up oats Dan took 100 bushel to the Station they are 35 cents per bushel 24 cleaned up more oats Dan took them to the Station in all 212 bushel & 32 lbs 25 Dan helped to dig Mr Jonathan Websters grave at the union church the Sermon was preached at the church here the church was filled to over flowing Revd Mr Crage preached there was 84 teams 26 Dan drew home the Webster milk Shed we took down last night we are going put it here for a hog pen I made a Stand for the clock Janet went to Gananoque with Wallace he took the wheat 27 Dan drew the old Stable wood to the woodshed we piled it up in it took one load of it to Wallaces it makes good wood 28 Dan drew 2 loads of lumber from McCready saw Mill that is we have there now 29 rain most of the day Revd Mr Shane preached at night there was very few at Sabbath 30 Dan went to Escott to mill he took the last of the last years wheat had 13 bushles 31 we cleaned up the last of the oats in the old Barn & cleaned up 18 bags of the Barley Dan took it to the Station heavy rain part of the day 1 We cleaned the rest of the Barley this day Dan took it to the Station had 60 bushel & 24 lbs George Matthews picked corn by the Barn in the forenoon they then went to Mr {illegible} & picked 2 loads {illegible} 2 Dan and Matthews picked corn it is good and two loads 1882 Nov 87 �of turnips they are small 3 Dan & Mathews finished picking the corn and pulled some of the Beets in the forenoon Dan helped Bruce to thrash the afternoon Mathews pulled beets Vive came from Delta for {illegible} she came on the Express yesterday from Parry Sound 4 Dan helped Bruce to thrash Mathews pulled Beets in the afternoon the ground was too hard frozen to pull in the morning cold day 5 Revd Mr Shane preached this morning the Dulcimain Ornge Lodge was at the church 6 Dan and Mathews finished pulling the Beets at the road and pulled some of the carrots here 7 we finished pulling the carrots & parsnips here they are good we had to plow a furrow from them the ground was so hard a great many of them brock off 8 we fixed & laid out the foundation of a hogpen 9 Wallace helped us to rais it and put up the rafter beam up part of it fine warm day 10 worked at the hog pen got the roof and most of the siding on Wallace helped 11 Cut 2 small {illegible} for sleepers {illegible} sided them in the forenoon we went to Gananoque in the afternoon with Jennet & Jessie Latimer {illegible} 12 Revd Mr Shane preached at night 13 Dan & me worked at the {illegible} the hogpen rain most of the day till midel of the afternoon it Snowed 2 or 3 inches we put the cattel in the Stable 14 Dan began to plow this morning where the Buckwheat was that is the first plowing ground very Dry 88 �15 Dan plowed I worked at the hog pen fine day 16 Do Do Do Do{Ditto} 17 Do Do Do Do{Ditto} 18 hard frost last night so that Dan could not Plow he drew dung & spread it on where he plowed it was Mathews dung in the forenoon helped at the hogpen we got the fatining one into it 1882 Nov 19 Revd Mr Crage this morning Mr Galahor was here all night Dan took them to Fairfax Mr Galahar preached there in the afternoon 20 we mixed 14 bushel of peas & oats for to grist Dan took them to the sawmill got them ground 21 I helped Wallace at a hen house in the forenoon Dan drew straw to fall wheat & spread it on it we then took the sheep to B Youngs to the Ram 22 I helped Wallace at the henhouse Dan Spread Straw 23 Dan finished the hog pen I helped Wallace I can do very little I am bad with my Stomick I went to see Dr Hannah he give me a bottle & ordered me to Blue pills 24 very Stormy day Snow & rain Dan mended the horse blakets I did very little 25 Dan plowed on the Buckwheat ground I made a door for Wallaces henhouse 26 Revd Mr Baillie preached this morning Mr Shane at night 27 Dan drew sand for Wallaces henhouse and some to bank the house hard froze & very cold 28 Dan drew Straw to the Straberries & Sand to cover the 89 �greaps and to finish the house 29 Dan fixed the cow-Stable got the young cattel in I have done very little I am bad with my Stomack 30 I helped Dan to fixed a fence for a yeard between the hogpen & the end of the Barn very cold dry time Dan went to the 6 con for a load of wood to the church in the afternoon it was afer dark before he got back he left at the gate 1882 December 1 Dan took the wood to the church and drew some dung to the Buckwheat ground 2 Dan has done the chores these two or three days I am not able to much Wallace took Jennet & Chilia to Gananoque 3 Mr Pellock a student preached this morning Wallace took to Fairfax Mr Shane is in Kingston 4 Sleat & Snow Dan fixed round the Stables I put in my Bill for the lumber & nails that I go for the Side walk to the council 5 Dan went to Youngs for the Sheep they have been there for the last two weeks Dan got the horses Shoes all Sharpened 6 Snowed between 3 & 4 inches last night Dan and Wallace went to the Hays land drew toped and piled them up for the sirkler Saw it is on Wallaces 50 acres 7 Dan drew 1 load of wood to Wallaces 8 Do Do 3 loads Do Do {Ditto} 9 Do Do 2 Do{Ditto} here Snowed 3 inches last nigh 90 �10 Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr Shane at night 11 Dan drew 1 load from Wallaces place & 1 load from the 6 consession he was in the night 12 Dan went to the 6 con and Bank out & brought 1 load home I fixed a platform for the {Sharpen Stone?} 13 Stormed all day Snow and wind we cleaned up the Barn floor put two Bushel of Barley in a barrel for S{illegible} we had a barrel of peas oats & Barley for hen food 14 Dan went to Wallaces and they Sawed with the circular Wallace got two of his fingers cut with the Saw 15 finished Sawing in the forenoon Dan went to Abs & brought home a load of wood cold day 16 Dan drew load of wood 1 from Abs & 1 from the Chanty the snow is very deep we have to water the cattel at Joseph Taylors well near the station 17 Revd Mr Shane preached this morning 18 we killed a hog this forenoon Bruce McNiel helped Dan helped to put down New carpt in the dining room in the afternoon 1882 Dec 19 Dan went to the 6 con for a load of wood for the Widow Landon he had a cord and a half it is two dollars per cord I take the cattle to J. Taylors well near the Station 20 Dan is helping Bruce to thrash fine day Bessie and Jennie came home from School a Miss Smith came with Bessie from Kingston for to spend the hallodas here 91 �21 Dan went to Bruces this morning to thrash I tended the cattle we hope to water them at Taylors well 22 Dan went to Bruces to thrash finished this forenoon they came to the Road Barn and thrashed 150 bushel of oats Robert Lattimer son helped us 23 they finished our thrashing at night we had all together 350 bushel there they all in the granary there 24 Dan thrashed some peas in the {illegible} Revd Mr Bond preached this morning Mr Shane at night 25 Dan went away yesterday he did not come home to day I watered the cattle at the gravel pit to day the water is runing there has been fine warm days with some rain and Snow for some days back 26 Dan came home this afternoon he was at Mallortown Mrs John Buel is dead his Sister lived with her 27 Ellen and me went to Delta to Lizie & vive Dan did the chores Lizie is able to get up and walk about without help I was Suprised to See her so well we Stopted with her all night 28 came home this afternoon they are all well very fine weather the roads good 29 Dan drew some wood from the 6 consession 30 I went to Fairfax Abie went with me there was a meeting of the session there 6 persons Joined the church. Abie was one of them they have a fine church there Revd Mr Shane preached 92 �31 went to Fairfax the communion was dispenced there was a very large meeting the church was full fine day Samuel Donavan gave me 50 cent for the pine I provided 1883 Jan 1 Dan went to young with Abie Jennet Besie Jenie Miss Smith Jessee & Silvie they all went Unkle Robs 2 Dan thrashed some peas we cleaned up 19 bushels of wheat and 5 bushl of peas & oats for to grind for the cows 3 Dan went to Gananoque with the grist very very Stormy high winds with some Snow drift 4 Dan thrashed some peas and other chores very cold 5 Dan went for a load of wood to the Chantie the road is very heavy with drift very cold with North wind 6 Dan drew two loads of wood brought the last one here we have to buck Saw the wood 7 Revd Mr Shane preached this evening cold Stormy day 8 Dan and Bruce & his Boys Sawed at Wallaces got it all cut he brought half a load of it here 9 Dan drew 2 loads of wood took one of them to Wm Willsons 1 1/2 cords $2.25 per cord left the other here very cold day I tended the cattle 10 Dan drew 2 loads of wood left them here 11 Dan went for a load of wood he atended to the cattle in the forenoon went for it in the afternoon I went to the Annual Meeting of the Agriculture Socitie it as in the Dickes hall it was well attended 12 Dan drew 2 loads of wood I attended to the cattle he 93 �left them here fine cold day 13 14 Dan went to the 6 Con for wood this morning came home without any it Snowed and drifted so that he had to leave it at Snider corner the road filled up Revd Mr Smith preached this morning he came down on the Express did not get down 6 oclock this morning there was very few out the roads filled up 15 Dan finished thrashing the peas we cleaned them up had 13 bushel very Stormy day 16 we cleaned up the peas & oats for to grind for cattle we put 7 1/2 bushel in two barles for Seed 17 Dan went to Gananoque with 58 bushel of peas & oats got them ground for the cattle it turned a very day Snowed & blew filled the Roads again 18 Fixed the granery for the ground Stuff & Dan emped the bags & took them home 19 Dan went out to help Bruce to get wood I finished collecting for the Bible Socitie I got $13.75 gave it to Mr Redmond he enclosed it in a letter to Revd Mr Green I Registered it in the post ofice for him 20 Dan helped Bruce to get wood & Saw it they came near night with the Saw & horse powr got it Sett at dark enough to do us a few Very fine day a little rain after dark 1883 Jan 21 Revd Mr Greacie preached this morning very cold & stormy 22 We killed the Charly cow she is good beaff Bruce helped us very cold day heavy wind N West we intend to kill the hogs it was so cold we could not do it 23 Dan cut down the Beef & cut up the four quarters cold 94 �day 24 Dan went to Chanty for Wood 25 Do Do Do{Ditto} Watt and Lizie came here this afternoon She is geting So that She can out Watt went to Brockville on the Express 26 Dan is drawing wood I atend to the cattle have to take them to Taylors well at the station Watt got back on the Express it was after 9 oclock 27 Dan went to help Thomas Bradley to draw barn timber from the 9 concession fine day with a little Snow Revd Mr Shane preached this morning 28 Revd Mr Shane preached this morning 29 Dan went for wood drew tou loads here 30 Dan banked out all the wood that was in the rear to Johnstons road brought one home took it Wallaces fine day 31 very Stormy day rain and Snow with high wind very little done except geting some wood cut with with the Buck Saw 1883 Febuary 1 Dan drew wood left 3/4 of a cord at the church took the rest of the load to Wallaces 2 Dan drew 2 loads took first to Wallaces left the other here cold day with high wind 3 very stormy day cut wood with the Buck Saw we intend to cut with the Serkler Saw 4 Revd Mr Baillie preached this morning Mr Shane at night 5 Dan went for a load of wood this morning & 95 �brought his Father in with him to help to Saw wood they Sawed some in the afternoon Bruce helped I quiled for Jennet 6 Dan and his Father went to the road for to draw straw they drew 4 loads put them in the old Barn 7 Dan & his Father drew one load of Straw & 3 load of hay one in the old barn 2 over the horses Stable & one in the New Barn cold day I quiled 8 Dan & his Father drew Straw put it in the old Barn and one load was put in the yard 9 the roads filled compleatly filled up so that there is travel on them to day 10 Dan took his Father home with a small stacke of Straw that I gave him there is no wood drawing could bring none home Dan took Jennet 11 Revd Mr Richards preached here this morning at Sand Bay at 2 oclock Fairfax at night he stopted here at night 12 Dan got a new bolster for the Frount Bobby I went to a meeting to apoint Deligates for to go to Delta on Saturday it was held in the Drill Shed 13 we killed 4 pigs that we feed they are good Bruce helped us fine day Dan went to the Chanty to get out lumber George Mathew went with him he is going to chop cord wood for us 14 I took care of the stock 15 Do Do Do{Ditto} 16 Dan came home this afternoon he brought 2 logs for Wallaces wood Shed 17 We Sawed wood Bruce & his Boys helped 96 �1883 Febuary 18 Vive came from Delta on the Rail this afternoon she is going to Toronto Lila is with her Revd Mr Luague held Missionary meeting in our church today he gave a fine Leacture on Mission work 19 Dan went to the Chantie this afternoon he is drawing Sawlogs his Father is helping him storm in the forenoon I fell & hurt my head & Sholder this afternoon 20 I am taken cair of the cattle cold weather 21 Do Do Do{Ditto} 22 Do Do Do{Ditto} 23 Dan went back to the Chantie this morning Vive is going on the Express to Toronto Ettie is Stoping here till She comes back 24 I went to Revd Mr Shanes this morning to A session meeting Mr Morehead was there then was a Session meeting in the church after at half past 1 and preparatic Servic at 2 oclock it was a good meeting Dan brought a load of lumber home at night fine day 25 Revd Mr Shane preached & had the communion 26 we cleaned up 14 bushel of wheat Dan intends to go to Gananoque tomorrow 27 Dan went to Gananoque with two bags 97 �of Buckwheat and 14 bushel of wheat he got the flour & left the Buckwheat they could not grind it that day I went to the Station to the Election & voted for Dr Preston 28 Dan went to the Chanty this afternoon he intends to draw some of the cordwood that is there to Gananoque the rest of the week 1883 March 1 I took care of the Stock fine day warm with a little rain at night wind south 2 fine day the wind has got round to the north 3 hard frost last night very cold this morning Dan came home too night he drew 3 loads of wood to Gananoque 4 Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr Shane at night 5 Dan went to the Chantie this afternoon he intends to draw more wood to gananoque 6 Stormy day Snow & wind I took care of the cattle 7 the roads is drifted full again it Snowed about 6 inches I began to feed the cows hay very cold day 8 cold day I take care of the cattle 9 Jennet went to Gananoque with Wm McNiels Daughter in a Cutter fine 98 �day 10 11 18 Snowed about 12 inches Billie went very dull this morning snow a little then rain Dan came home he was in Gananoque with a load of wood Revd Mr Shane preached this morning very Stormy very few out 12 we Sawed with the Circular Bruce & Abs Son &Mr Thrall helped it is very windy with a heavy drift they finished all 13 Dan went to Abs with the team & helped him to Saw fine day 14 Dan brought 6 bags of oats from the front Barn he then went for a load of lumber Blairs saw mill 15 Dan went to Black Rapids to See about Ceder posts 16 Dan went to Black Rapids for Ceder posts he got 100 he brought 80 and Bruce McNiel brought 20 of his he got 75 of his own Ab McNiel got remainder that was there 17 Storming this morning & sold Tom horse to N Gardener for one hundred dollars we cleaned up oats 18 Revd Mr Hanes preached this morning Mr Shane did not preach 19 I went to Kingston to the Presbytery very Stormy day 20 Dan took cair of things and Split wood 99 �Parry Sound Miss Rogers came here for the Holidays 21 he went to Gananoque for {illegible} I got home all night on the Express 22 Dan went to Gananoque with feed grind for the cows he had 23 Bushel of oats Jennet with him fine day 23 Dan took the Slaugh to Bruces then he went for a load of lumber to {illegible} 24 Dan went this morning for lumber he brought tow loads 25 Revd Mr Shane preached this morning fine day 26 Dan drew 2 loads of lumer Mrs Rogers went to Gananoque on the Express 27 Dan went to Chantie & look for shingle lumber could find none he drew a load of {illegible} 28 Dan to the Chantie for wood he brought 2 loads took {illegible} 29 Dan went to the funeral of a Son of Mr J Reids Gananoque 30 Dan drew Stuff from the Saw mill fine day {rest of entry illegible} 31 Dan Split wood wood most of the day Names of partys that Subscribed for the Suport of a Minister at Lansdowne & Fairfax for the amount & arrears 100 �amount subcribed John David Latimer paid nothing 5 00 James Greay paid 6 indue 2 4 00 Samuel Copland indue 1 6 00 John P McC{illegible} Paid to 1880 } indue 2 5 00 3 00 20 00 Mrs " " " " Thomas {illegible} paid one year 20 For more information on William Beatty, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.uoguelph.ca 101 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource William Beatty Diary & Transcription, 1880-1883 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Beatty Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Leeds & Grenville Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1880-1883 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Leeds & Grenville County, Yonge & Lansdowne Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. June 5, 1880 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. William Beatty 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>{modern computer generated page}</p> <p>Beatty,</p> <p>Walter</p> <p>Journal</p> <p>April 1880</p> <p>to</p> <p>March 1883</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{illegible} care Tomas Tanton Esq</p> <p>St {word stroked through}</p> <p>{printed table}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Herschel's Weather Table The following Table constructed and confirmed by the experience of many years actual observation, furnished the observer with the knowledge of what kind of weather there is the greatest probability of expecting, and that so near the truth that in very few instances will be found to fail</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Moon</td> <td>Summer</td> <td>Winter</td> <td>Weather Table</td> </tr> <tr> <td>If it be New or Full Moon or the Moon entering into the First or Last Quarter at 12 noon or between 12 and 2</td> <td>Very B day</td> <td>Snow and Rain</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2 and 4 afternoon</td> <td>Changeable</td> <td>Fair and Mild</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4 and 6 evening</td> <td>Fair</td> <td>Fair</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6 and 10 Do</td> <td>Fair, if wind at N.W. Rain, if wind at S. or S.W.</td> <td>Fair and Frosty, if wind N. or N.E. Rain and Snow if wind S. or S.W.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10 and 12, night</td> <td>Fair</td> <td>Fair and Frosty</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12 and 2 morning</td> <td>Fair</td> <td>Hard Frost, unless wind S or S.W.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2 and 4, do</td> <td>Cold frequent showers</td> <td>Fair and Frosty</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4 and 6, do</td> <td>Rain</td> <td>Do do</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6 and 8 do</td> <td>Wind and Rain</td> <td>Stormy Weather</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8 and 10, do</td> <td>Changeable</td> <td>Cold Rain; if wind W; Snow if E.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10 and 12, do</td> <td>Frequent showers</td> <td>Cold with high winds</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> 1880 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June 5</td> <td>took Pet cow to Ab McNiels Bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>D Killee Do to A Cornetts Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Do White Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>John Johnstons Bull got over our fence was with the cowns all night Killee took him again and I think the Duck 2 year old</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>the Bull is still here youngs Cow took him and Petts yearling &amp; her 2 year old</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>the Bull is still here</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>took the Bradley cow to A Cornetts Bull</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> _________________________________________________ 1881 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June 12 again</td> <td>Duck cow took Bruce McNeils Bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13 again</td> <td>Petts Cow Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Petts 2 year old to John Cooks Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Bud 3 year old Bruce McNiels Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Bradey cow Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July 19</td> <td>Younges Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>{line illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> ____________________________________________________ <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>25</td> <td>Line Back cow {illegible} Bruce McNeils Bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Duch Cow took Bruce McNiels Bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Bud Do again Do July 16 Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Petts 3 year old Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Killee cow Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>7</td> <td>Youngs cow took John Johnstons Bull he came into our field yesterday was here all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Grea cow took Bruce McNeils Bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>our two year old Do Do Do</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1883</p> <p>January 6 took the sow to Wm McNeils Boar</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1880</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>1</td> <td>Ad, Wallace &amp; Ezra worked at the {illegible} they got the rest in {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Ezra went to the {illegible} I split some wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>I took the fram of the old hotbed &amp; some of the earth of it is frozen yet rain last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td></td> <td>Mr {illegible} preached in the Methodist Church the morning Revd Mr Matthews {illegible} at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Ad &amp; Wallace went to the funeral of Mr Haigs of Gananoque he was buried at the semetry</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Ad paid John Jonston the oats that Ad borwed last fall we put out a lot of straw in the Barnyard</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Ezra split wood &amp; put it into the shed fine day Billie came from Delta last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Ezra drew stons for the bottom of the milk shed then he brock them up</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Ezra drew loam from the gravel pit to cover the stones in the shed it is a good job</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>he put in 6 bails for the cows in the east side of the shed I got the hotbed made and the sash on them in a driseling rain most of the day with a little snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garnett at night there is about 4 inches of snow this morning very cold with high northwest wind</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Bisie went to Kingston the Express she is going to attend the Medical College there</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>I put Cabag &amp; Tomattoe Seed in the hotbed the snow is nearly all gone frost at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Ad &amp; Ezra is working at the road Tuesday</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Ad and Ezra came out and began to dig a ditch from the house far to take the water out of the seller there is a foot of water in it</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>they finished it the water runs finely there is 15 or 19 inches of fall they put plank box in for a drain pipe to the south side of the house James &amp; Robson Beatty came on the Express</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1880</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>17</td> <td>rain most of the day Ezra helped Wallace to {illegible} I finished a pair of sliper that I was at yesterday</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Houston preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ad went to going on the Express with Robert &amp; Jennie</td> <td>19</td> <td>Ezra went to the south west corner of the farm I was with him for to bore post holes &amp; put in posts for a board fence after seting the stakes we put in 3 posts the ground is so wet that we could not set the posts for the lane fence</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Ezra &amp; me made the lane fence from the road to the house Ad got home on the Mixed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Ezra &amp; me made the lane fence from the house to the Barnyard a good job</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>I planted out over 100 Strawberry plants in the garden heavy rain this forenoon the ground wet again it will stop us from begining to sow Ad intended to begin this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>they all worked at there fenced at the road Billie is working at the Wallaces house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Ezra &amp; Ad is working at there fence Billie went to Delta this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garnet at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>they are working at there fence at the road yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Ad began to sow and sowed 12 bushel of oat at the road the ground is in fair order</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>they finished the draging &amp; cutlivating the there and out here at noon Ad sowed 3 1/2 bushel of oats in the midle field where he brock up last fall</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Ad sowed 1 1/2 bushel of peas same field Wallace worked his colt and Ads draging Ezra cultivated with the old horses he sowed about of oats that he got of Ab McNeil whom he had wheat last year it is on the East side of the center lane here rain most of the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>the ground is too wet for to do my work today Ad &amp; Ezra is helping Wallace to {illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1880</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>1</td> <td>Ezra read up the lain &amp; fence split some wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Huston preached this morning Mr Matthews at night cold day with a little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Ad &amp; Ezra cleaned up a grist &amp; other chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>they all worked on Wallaces place with both teams they all done that they could do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Ad &amp; Ezra scraped what dirt was thone out of a grass ditch in the northeast field and down the East line to north ditch</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Wallace &amp; Ezra is working in the northeast field they plowed draged and sowed 9 bushel of oats the ground places hard fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>the Woods begin to look Red</td> <td>7</td> <td>Ad and Jennie went on the Express for Hosc{illegible} Ezra plowed in the same field fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Ezra &amp; Wallace worked in same field they sowed 6 bushel of oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Houston at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Wallace &amp; Ezra finished the Northeast field sowed 4 bushel of oats Ezra plowed part of the garden on the East side a fine showr in the forenoon A Miss Snider came this afternoon to help Ellen to do the work</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Ezra &amp; Wallace worked at the road expect a little that Wallace did here with the cultivater in the garden where Ezra plowed to break the lumps</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>I planted a bushel of potatoes in the garden &amp; 2 quarts of multiplier onions</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>planted more potatos and some Beets seed Ezra &amp; Wallace worked at road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Ezra &amp; Wallace worked at the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Ezra &amp; Wallace worked at the road very dry time with wind I sowed timothy &amp; clover seed on the peice where Ad put Abs oats I sowed grass seed in the Northeast field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Huston preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1880</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>17</td> <td>Ezra came and began to plow in the sod in the middle field for peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>fine sower last night Ezra worked at the road till noon he plowed sod and finished it</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X left the cows out of the stable at night</td> <td>19</td> <td>sowed 4 bushel of peas on the sod Wallace helped him I sowed the flax seed that Ad sent from Toronto on the head ridge next the ditch and Browns sample of Early oats on the South East corner and a sample of Swiss Early oats on the south west corner of the flax all on the head ridge</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Ezra went to the mill with a grist Jennie went to the Instue with him fine day Tom painting</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Ezra worked at the road that finished there work except the potato ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Ezra &amp; me fixed up the fences at the gravel pit and round the church field and the lain &amp; paster field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Huston at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Ezra cultivated rolled &amp; draged the garden I planted 1/4 lb Moons Eryrly Sweet Corn East side</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Ezra &amp; me planted 1/4 lb Mammath sweet corn on this side Ad cent them down from Toronto the rest of the garden planted in potatoes &amp; beans</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Ezra went to plow the potato ground at the road I sowed grass seed North of the house down to the oak tree where Ezra sowed a bushel of oats yesterday it missed seeding last</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Billie &amp; Davison came this forenoon to work Ezra worked at the potato ground at the road I tosed up the old straw that covered the turnip &amp; burned it</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Ezra finished the potato ground at the road I painted &amp; reglazed one of upstairs windows</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Ezra took some hefers to the 6 Con to paster in the forenoon we washed in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Garnet preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>Ezra &amp; Wallace worked on the Roads for this place {illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1880</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>1</td> <td>Ezra &amp; Wallace finished there worked on the roads in the forenoon they the worked at the potato ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>little frost in the morning</td> <td>2</td> <td>Ezra &amp; Wallace &amp; me planted the potatoes where they had them last year in the swamp</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>the ground is in fine order fine day they planted about an acre of corn there to</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Ezra came here &amp; began to work at the lump ground we picked up 4 loads of stones of it</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>plowed draged and ridged up part of it &amp; planted Bisie &amp; Miss Smith came from Kingston in the Boat I met them at Gananoque</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td></td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; this moring Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garnet at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>worked on the roads with the team</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Ezra &amp; me worked on the roads this forenoon for him we put in 2 days for him worked at the turnip ground in the afternoon put in 1 rows of horn carrots &amp; 1 row of the Red sumer carrot then 4 rows of White Cilican sugar beet, 2 Mammoth Mangol 2 rows of the Globe Mangol and 15 rows of Rennie premium P.J. Swedes</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>sowed the remainder of 2 3/4 lbs Rennies seed it came to 1 row west of the Maple tree Waites Hebrews then some sugar beets Ezra went to road to sow some mangols in the swamp holes</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Ezra finished sowing what seed he had sowed Millet on the rest of hole he came here took some {illegible} out to the road sowed Millet on our piece he took Charley to Mortons shod him that finished our spring work very wam in afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Rolled part of the Northeast field there was a fine shower that stoped the Rolling Ezra went home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td></td> <td>Heard Mr Garnett preached this morning there was no Meeting at night Mr Matthews was at the assemble in Montreal</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>I rolled part of the Northeast field till Ezra came for the horses he went out the road in the forenoon &amp; went out to the shanty in swamp he has a London young man help him</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1880</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>I worked at the harness &amp; then chors</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>went through the potatoes in the garden with the cultivator Wallace held it &amp; I drove {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>hoed in the garen Mr Willson {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td></td> <td>planted a pailfull of potatos in garden where the hens scratched them up very warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>I did nothing my side is bad Ezra &amp; the man came home attended a congregational meeting {illegible} was elected Treasurer Mr Cornett residence</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td>Rev Mr Matthews had communion this morning in the church in the afternoon at Mr {illegible} hei s sick there was 14 there &amp; 42 in the morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Ezra &amp; the man went to the shanty this morning I took Jennie to her school</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>I attended Arbition on our scool section for to divid it Mr Bigg &amp; {illegible} they took 27 rod of an assessment {illegible} union section with Escot</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>I went to Delta this afternoon I took excursion {illegible} with me arrived {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Saw the grand {illegible} the foundation stone of townhall and {illegible} and there was a large gathering of Peopel got home after dark</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>{rest of page illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1880</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>16</td> <td>finished the east field in the forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>finished the east field in the forenoon and drew in Billie helped them that finished the haying</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td></td> <td>Rev Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Huston at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>we mowed at the road Bruces man helped we finished cuting the west front field in the forenoon on Bruces team drew in I went to to the North field and mowed till tilled it rained</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>finished cuting the north field &amp; drew in the most of it</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>finished cutting Wallaces and drew in that finished our haying for this year the hay it too ripe we aught to have began a week earlyer</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Ezra &amp; the man went to the shanty this morning I took Jennie to her school</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Bruce and Wallace riged up the reaper and cut a good lot of the fall wheat it is about half a crop it was winter killed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>finished the fall wheat Wallace &amp; Ezra bound I stacked some of it Ezra cradled some grass in the distant field</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Billie came home in the night Ezra took him to gananoque this forenoon he is going to Parnaham to work for J Miller superintending the buildings for him I intend going to Young for Bissie &amp; Jenie</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>I heard the Revd Mr Richards in caintown Mr Matthews preaching at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>came home this forenoon all well Wallace &amp; Ezra got in two loads of the fall wheat there was a fine rain this afternoon Ezra worked at the turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Ezra worked at the turnips fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Ezra finished the turnips they look well</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>I went to Delta with Bruces old Maire left here at Mr Floods all night and took {illegible} took to Mr Stevens he is going to try and heal her sholder</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>got home this afternoon very warm day Wallace finished cuting the oats at the road they are a fair crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>I raiked up the bundles that the reaper left there Ezra &amp; Wallace drew in 4 loads &amp; Bruce 2 they were very large loads &amp; got 1 large in here of the oats that we got {rest of line illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1880</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>August</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Mathews preached this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>{two lines illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>{illegible} after breakfast he took Bruces Bull out &amp; left him there</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>got in the rest of the oats that Ad got of White and the peas that was Sowed early they are very heavly loaded &amp; good Ezra cradled oats in the North field</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>he finished the south part of the field &amp; cut part of the midle field I attended the Council</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Ezra finished the oats in the midle field then he went to cradle Wallaces Wallace &amp; me drew in the oats of the south part of the northeast field had 3 good load they were very thisley</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Wallace &amp; me drew in 1 load of the oats of the midle this forenoon and 4 in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>we all worked at Wallaces oats to day I raked Ezra and Wallace drew they are a good crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8 Mr Matthews preached in St Pauls</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Greer preached this morning Mr Atkins preached at night Mr Matthews is in Montreal</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Ezra cut the oats in our field nearly I went Lydenhurst with {illegible} Stacie &amp; I took part {illegible} &amp; get the {illegible} grant help for a road they organized to do somthing for it</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Ezra finished cuting we then raked &amp; drew in 2 loads they are a fair crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>we raked and drew in 1 large oad &amp; 1 small load</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>I pulled some of the flax I am not well Ezra finished pulling the Peas {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>We drew in the peas there was 2 large loads in the spare room Ezra went to the road &amp; began to cut spring wheat {illegible} in a load of oats in his {illegible} very high wind</td> </tr> <tr> <td>finished our harvesting here last night</td> <td>14</td> <td>Ezra is working at the wheat I got Charley shod at Fullertons Jennie went to Gananoque this afternoon Mis Innis of Farmersville with her</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1880</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>August</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Mathews preached this morning Mr Garret at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jennie took {illegible} Innes to Young</td> <td>16</td> <td>Ezra is working the wheat &amp; oats at the road Ezra finished the cuting I got 2 of the tires set on the truct waggon in the forenoon we then drew in 2 loads of oats that {illegible} &amp; 1 load of wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>I took Jennie to her school Henery Webster helped Ezra to load a load of wheat &amp; brought out here &amp; brought out the other load</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>A little rain this morning I went out to the road about 10 oclock helped Ezra to draw in we drew in the rakings &amp; peas were there was all is in to Wallaces raked his oats &amp; drew in 2 loads Bruce boy helped that finished our harvesting I sent six dollars to Mr Rennie of Toronto for 2 bushel of Silver Chaff fall wheat a sample of the victor Fitz &amp; Hedge{illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Ezra went home tis morning I did chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>I fixed fence to keep the sheep in</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Staunton preached this morning Mr Mathews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Ezra came back this morning he began to plow in the south half of the west center field ground very hard and dry he is cross plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Ezra went through the turnips with Charly and cultivator at noon very warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Ezra is plowing in the midle field there was a fine showr last night very cold this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Ezra is plowing very warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Do Do I mended the childrens shoes after chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Ezra is plowing it is very heavy hard work I thrashed part of the flaxx seed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Garrat at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Ezra plowed very warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>Ezra finished the field this forenoon &amp; then began to draw away the straw from behind the Barn to the edge of ditch below the old house</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1880</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td>1</td> <td>Ezra finished drawing the straw in the forenoon he then began to rake where he plowed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Ezra drew 7 loads of sand for Wallaces house. and 4 for Singelton I helped Revd Mr Mathewsto move to S Johnstons house very warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Ezra drew 4 loads of sand for Wallace he then rolled where he plowed very hot day I got the clason &amp; silver chaff wheat at the station paid 57 cents as fraight</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Ezra rolled &amp; then cultivated the wheat ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Ezra cultivated and &amp; then rolled the wheat ground I am not able to anything in bed had a cold chill &amp; dirahaea</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Ezra is rolled and cultivated the wheat ground he sayes he is geting the turnips conquerd I am better</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Bruces thrashing machin came to day they had to get J Stace to fix it thrashed fall wheat had bushel &amp; bushel s of sping Wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>thrash the grass seed had a bushel of Abs ats &amp; bushel of other oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Ezra scraped a ditch acroos to side {illegible} helped Wallace to clean out there well we cleaned up 10 bushel of the fall wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Wallace &amp; Ezra fought fire on his place where the GTR set the ground afire I went to Gananoque with 10 bushel of wheat I got a bag of salt Sugar 2 24 oatmeal 46 c tacks 15 c dinner 25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Matthews was at palmerston on mission town Mr Staunton preached at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Ezra scraped the ditch across the south half of west center field</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Ezra rolled the center field in the forenoon John G{illegible} came this morning to load dung he is to bring it out of the sheepbarn Ezra is drawing in the afternoon with 2 wagons</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Ezra &amp; {illegible} is at the dung I intend to go to young this afternoon for to get seed wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>I went to young yesterday Stoped {illegible} night went to {rest of line illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1880</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td>17</td> <td>Stopted at John Youngs all night Ben went with me came back to the fair bought a dung fork &amp; a hay fork from George Young at Addison paid dollar got 4 bushel of wheat form Bob Beatty gave Margret 10 dollars did not see Rob</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>fine rain this morning Ezra &amp; gemmet has been drawing dung gemmel worked 1/2 da on account of the rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Connor Staunton preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>heavy rain in forenoon Ezra thrashed the Beans &amp; some peas in the forenoon he drew dung in the afternoon Gemmel helped the finished drawing the dung that Ad bought from Revd Mr Cornett they had 18 loads</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>21</td> <td>Ezra plowed J Gemmel spread dung I went to Kingston to the Presbytry</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Do Do Do got home on the Express the presbytry promised to give us the $200 two hundred the was promise us</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Ezra plowed J Gemmel spread in the forenoon him &amp; me put in some of the straw stack it was hurt on the top I could do very little with my side</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Ezra plowed Gemmel Taylor &amp; me put in the rest of the straw stack in the forenoon Gemmel spread dung after</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Ezra &amp; Gemmel dung in the afternoon rain this morning Ezra draged I sowed the 2 bushel of wheat that I got from Toronto next the road on the first five ridges the rest is Robs wheat nearly 5 bushel the ground is lumpy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Houston at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Ezra plowed J Gemmel spread dung in the afternoon rain last night &amp; a little this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Ezra &amp; J Gemmel drew some dung they had scrape it up to finish the field</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Ezra plowed he finished the field all to a couple of rounds of the last ridge he left off work took the horses out to the road he says his time is up &amp; that will stop no longer</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>I got John Gemmel to come &amp; drive the horse &amp; drage I sowed 4 bushel of wheat nearly that Wallace came &amp; took the horses &amp; finished the draging &amp; cleaned out the furrows bwtween the ridges &amp; Gemmel mixed lime for him.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1880</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>October</td> <td>1</td> <td>I made a hod for Wallace to carry morter in he began to plaster to day John Gemmeel atended the plasterer this afternoon Wallace finished {illegible} out &amp; plowing the headridge I sowed it the first 10 ridges of it is sowed with the Toronto wheat the rest of it is sowed with Robs wheat all but the 3 east ones they are planted with</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>John Gemmel shoveled the furrows on the fall wheat this morning I went to Gananoque to Mr Hasslap Ezra entered acomplaint for wages Hasslap says he can do nothing he has not put in his time</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning Mr Houston at night we had no meeting Mr Matthews is on a Mission tour</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>I made a register box for Wallace heavy rain most of the day I went to the council about our School rate</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>I split wood &amp; other chores fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>I went on the Express to Kingston this morning acted as Judge on South downs Merinos &amp; fat sheep there was a good show did not get time</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>finished our Job got hom on the Express this afternoon John Gemmel John Johnston dug potatos at the road the ground is very dry it is fine diging</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>I fixed up the bin for potatos in the center put 2 loads in</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>they finished diging brought load here to day that is 3 home in all we have more than we had last year</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Matthews preached at half past two this morning he dispenced the sacrament there was 45 communents partook that was members there a large {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>John Johnston began the fall plowing in the north field south east corner we got the plow point &amp; colter laid</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>John plowed in the north east part of the north field the southeast part is too dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>John plowed in the same place I got the iron plow share &amp; colter laid</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>John plowed X</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>in the same place it is easier plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>John plowed in the forenoon rain in the afternoon he thrashed some peas &amp; cleaned them that Ezra thrashed</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1880</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Oct</td> <td>17</td> <td>Revd Mr Garrat preached in the morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>rain &amp; snow this forenoon I took Jennie to her school got very cold &amp; wet John thrashed peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>John plowed in Northeast part of the north field</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>John finished that part of the north field &amp; began the southeast part it plows very hard yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>he plows in the same field fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>John finished plowing in the north filed the north head ridgeand the center head ridge and cleaned out the cross furrows</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>John began to plow the garden this morning put the cows in the stable at night rain in the afternoon he thrashed peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Houston at night there was about 6 inches of snow on the ground this morning there was very few at church this morning first snow to lay on the ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>John thrashed peas this forenoon he went to Ab McNeils for aload of wood with the waggon in the afternoon our wood is done {in left margin} the factory staked this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>John went for another load of wood this morning it rained in the afternoon he thrashed the snow is nearly all gon I have been fixing the stables</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>John Brother came in his place he is going to Michigan we pulled the beets Mangels &amp; carrots the Surray Carrot is the largest &amp; best the sugar beets is good the yellow globe mangle is good for the table and yield</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Fred Johnston plowed &amp; scraped part of the garden he then went out to the road &amp; took the plows to work there I went to Delta with Vince &amp; the children I had Paragon &amp; Charley the roads is bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>got home this afternoon from Delta fine day Fred is plowing at the Road Revd Mr Green had the Bible meeting in our church very few out he stoped here all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Fred plowed at the road he is plowing where the spring wheat was sowed &amp; seeded down I took Mr Green to Escott this afternoon heavy rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Houston preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1880</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Nov</td> <td>1</td> <td>Fred plowed at the road I took Jennie to her school heavy rain this afternoon we have had the cows in the stable every night since the 23 of last month</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Fred is at the road I fixed the bin for the roots in the celler &amp; toped most of the carrots white frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Fred is plowing at the road fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Do Do Do I toped the Beets &amp; mangols and the remainder of the carrots</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>heavy rain so that Fred could not plow the ground is so wet he came out here he went down to the north field &amp; shoveled out the furrows and cross ditches the ground is very wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>McKays boys came and helped us to pull the turnips we got them all pulled they area poor crop we drew in the carrots and Beets into the celler 3 loads</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews this morning Mr Houston at night very heavy wind it blew over the fairground fence carried part of it across the road over to our fence while we were at church</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Fred began to plow in the field next to the norht cross road Northwest corner the ground is very soft</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Fred plowed all day we drew of two stones to the road that was in his way the Annual plowing match was on A Cornells {illegible} field there was 14 plows Men and Boys the ground was rather wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; most of the day Fred thrashed some of the peas and split some wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Fred opened the ditch across what he had plowed it is sod he then finished thrashing the peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>we drew in 2 load of turnips I have been toping and fixing the horse stable so as to get Paday in the stable all the horses has been here</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>got all the turnips in had one load to day they are very small &amp; poor</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Galbraith preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Fred plowed there is about 3 inches of snow on the ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Do Do I fixed the stables to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Fred finished plowing the garden this morning where {illegible}&amp; cleaned up the peas had three Barrels &amp; a bag full</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1880</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Nov</td> <td>18</td> <td>the Ram brock out yesterday to Coplands sheep they came home We fixed the hog pen &amp; sheep pen there is about 4 inches more snow Fred went to the road &amp; got slough riged for to draw wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Fred went to Ab McNeils for wood with the slough this morning fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>{several lines illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td></td> <td>{illegible} Houston preached at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>got the Shoing on the horses all around</td> <td>22</td> <td>{illegible} put up the foundation{illegible} fall wheat there is no frost in the ground they go to the {illegible} took the {illegible} to School this morning {illegible} a load of wood from &amp; {illegible} sand to Bank the house in the afternoon I helped to shovel snow out of the {illegible} in the afternoon the {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Fred drew sand all day to the house I could {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Fred went to the sixth consession for a load of wood he has finished the drawing from { illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Fred went to the shanty for wood he brock the king {illegible} out of the slaugh he went out to the road for the other slaugh it had the frount pice of the Shoe brock had to get that fixed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Wallace went for Jenie Fred got his load of wood home after he got the slaugh fixed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Fred drew a load of wood from the shanty Miss Rogers &amp; Miss Parker came from gananoque with Gilles last night {illegible} went to gananoque with Miss Hogan &amp; Fisher Fred went for wood to the shanty drew 2 loads that is that there is cut fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Houston preached this morning or rather at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>{illegible} went to gananoque with Miss Roger and Parker Fred went for wood to the shanty drew 2 loads that is that there is cut fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>stormy day Fred finished the wood in the {illegible} we cleaned up 7 bushel of fall wheat it is all that is here we have 27 bushel left here the rest {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>Fred drew dung at the road this {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1880</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Dec 1</td> <td></td> <td>stormy day wind &amp; snow Fred split wood in the shed I got Charley horse shod all round 3 sharp</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Fred went {line illegible} I split some wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Fred helping Bruce to thrash Watt got home yesterday on his horse Ad went to {illegible} the Wife is at {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning stormy day snow &amp; rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Fred helped Bruce to thrash I took Jennie to her school got Bruces cabbage &amp; took Watt Lizie &amp; Bessie to Delta we fixed her chair in the slaugh so that she could lie in it is it a fine day hard frost last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>I got home after dark Lizzie stood the Journie well Fred helped Bruce to thrash fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Fred helped Bruce they finished very stormy day snow fell al day and very fast</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>the snow fell twelve inches yesterday &amp; last ight Fred went to the sawmill &amp; brought the fence stuff that was there I finished the bottom in the slaugh J Lattimer put a new knee &amp; raine on it cold day I fixed a Pl{illegible} for Paddy</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Fred went to Gananoque with his {illegible} I went for Jennie with the double slaugh very cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Fred split wood in the shed most of the day very cold with wind &amp; drift I fixed the harnefs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Sam drew dung to the garden &amp; went with Jennie to her school</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>I went to Gananoque with 7 bushel of fall wheat that was all that we had here 6 of mixter of spring &amp; fall it snowed &amp; rained most of the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Jonnie Beatty came up from Young last night he is going to make a pair of bob slaughs for {illegible} Sam took him out to road and my bench he working in the old house there Sam went to the shanty for a load of wood there was more cut he brought some raills</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{illegible entry in left column}</td> <td>16</td> <td>Sam went to Bee of John Hannes this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Sam drew wood and took the {illegible} along and to the road put it in the station there he is making {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1880</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Dec</td> <td>18</td> <td>Sam went out to the road {illegible} that they were going to {illegible} there they did not {illegible} Sams wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garret at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Sam took the Express to {illegible} last night they finished it our thrashing the oats turned out well Sam quit working when the thrashing was done</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>I atended to the cattel I am lame with my back</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Ad brought the B. pig out here this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>the sow took the boar</td> <td>23</td> <td>I split some wood went with Rev Mr Matthews to see Mr Hepworth he is at {illegible} Landons &amp; very sick</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Atended a meeting in the church I gave Mr Thompson ten dollars for Mr Matthews that makes up my $20 David &amp; his wife &amp; children came from Delta after dark John Omar came with him</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>David &amp; Ad &amp; Wm was here for dinner fine day I tended the cattle &amp; split some wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Houston preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>I split wood took care of the cattle cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Ellen &amp; me went to Ads for dinner John Beatty and his wife from Pembrook Mary Jennie and Duncan came with them from Young stoped all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>they all went home this morning fine day fine day Ad and his wife went home &amp; Jennie all went to Young they intend to got to Lyn</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>I split wood and took care of the cattle {rest of page illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>{entry illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1881 {most likely January}</p> <p>{a lot of the page is illegible, even directly from the Queen's fonds scans}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>{first part of page is illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>{illegible} 2 pigs and brought one of them here the Roads is nearly blocked up a drift there was number of teams laid down our fence&amp; came through our fall wheat I stoped they them drew out &amp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Willie came from Delta last night he went to Gananoque this morning with Wallace about stufff for his house I split wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Houston preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Ad drew 2 loads of wood he brought out the horse powr and cirkilar saw &amp; set them to saw wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Bruce &amp; Wallace {illegible} came &amp; we sawed nearly all the wood that was here this forenoon they cracked the saw before it was finished the woodshed is nearly full of sawed wood had Bruces two teams &amp; ours I drove the horses fine day but cold</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Ad drew 2 loas of wood took one home</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Ad drew 1 load got upset he went to Robinsons for his bobslaughs he Ironed them put Spring steel on them for Shoes 2 1/2 inches wide I went the Annual meeting of our Agricultural Socitie was put in a director fine warm day the snow is quite soft</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>{illegible} Ad went for a load of {illegible} wood Ad worked at home at the Bobslaughs painted them Bessie &amp; Jennet went to Gananoque with Wallaces horse</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>I went for the {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1880</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Ad drew loads of wood {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Ad was at home fixing his Bob slaughs I atended the cattle</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Ad went for a load of wood &amp; to {illegible} in the road he has drew all the dry wood that he bought of Robert Johnston fine morning but about 3 o clock it began to blow &amp; Snow snowed and blowed all night and very cold</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>the roads is all blocked up there is drifts 3 and 4 feet deep {illegible} Johnston and another boy came up the road on horseback Sam Johnston came through our fields I went to the church there was to be a meeting of session no one came</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr {illegible} preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Ad went to Gananoque this afternoon I split wood and atended the cattle cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Ad went for a load of wood he left it here the roads is very bad I went to Fairfax to a Mishinary meeting only one member &amp; a few others the Revd Mr Greer of Gananoque spoke on {illegible} there was very here at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Ad drew load of &amp; banked out more but it rained</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Ad Do 1 Do took it home</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Ad Do 1 Do took it home Wallace went for Jennie and brought her home very cold time</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>bought a stack of hay from {illegible} paid fifty dollars 10 dollars per ton drew 2 loads home took one home very cold</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Huston at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>Ad drew 1 load of hay here &amp; took one home Billie brought Jennie home from Young</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1880 {top half of the page is largely indecipherable}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>{illegible} took it home cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>it was a fine day the waer is {illegible} Ad went to the road &amp; brought 1 load home there was a little rain this afternoon the snow {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>the Road is so soft that there is no loads going on the them I went to the funeral of a son of John Red he was buried at the Union church there was 24 rigs</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>it is still thawing the snow has got a great fall the ground is in a swim warm day with rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>the ground is all in a swim warm day with rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>fine day still thawing it is the only thaw that have had this winter the roads is impassable no travel on them</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td></td> <td>no meeting this morning any of the churches this morning Revd Mr Garret preached the funeral sermon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>{illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Little Watt came on the Express from Pembrock to see {illegible} Adtook him to Young to see his Mother Ellen Jennet &amp; Billie went with him Billie intended to {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Ad came home this afternoon on Ellen Jennet cam with him they are al well there</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1881</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Feb</td> <td>18</td> <td>Ad went for a load of wood took it home there is a drisling snow most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Ad went for a load of wood he left it here it snowed about 6 inches yesterday &amp; to day still drifting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Houston preached this morning Mr Mathew at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Ad went for a load of wood he took it home</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Ad went for a load Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Ad went for wood Ab McNeil and his Man went with him they lfet there loads of wood here</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Ad and Ab McNeils man brought 2 loads of wood here very cold day the pump is frozen</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Ad and Abs man brought 2 loads of wood they left them here</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Ad drew in one load of wood left it here he cut some wood in the afternoon I have a pain in my side so that I cannot saw it</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>I went to church the Revd Mr Matthews preached tomorrow is to be our communionthere was very good congregation for a work day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached John Shelds was recivd as a member in our church there 35 members partook of the sacrament there was a large attendance of people</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Ad took Jennie to her school there is quite a thaw last night with rain in the morning &amp; snow in the afternoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1881 March</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>{the first part of the page is illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>very stormy day high wind with snow and drift the roads {rest of entry illegible</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>the snow is very soft &amp; there is a drisling rain {illegible} for Jennie this morning Daniel {illegible} went to Delta this afternoon {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Houston preached this morning Mr Matthews at night very few out</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Robert Beatty and his mother came up this afternoon they are all well</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Ad went to Delta with Ellen and her two children Jennet went with them they went to see Watts wif</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Ad came home from Delta this afternoon Watt got hme Sabbath morning Lizie is no better slaughing is nearly gone he bought 4 bags of he Crown peas and Som Erley Rose Potatos all for seed with</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Ad to the shanty to bank out wood fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ellen went home on the Express today Bessie went to Brockville with her they stopt at Mrs Scotts at night</td> <td>11</td> <td>very hard frost last night and to day Dan Harisson finished Wallace house Last night he went home to Delta this morning Ad came from the shanty this evening he banked out a load of wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Ad worked at home I sawed wood most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning a stormy day it snowed about 5 inches last night is still snowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Ad took Jennie to her school this morning I went to Gananoque on the Express Revd Mr Matthews went with me we went to the Revd {illegible} Mr Matthews &amp; there Eldermen apointed to tabulate the state of religion on the Presbytery there was only 4 returns sent in so then very little to do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Stopd at Mr Grace all night we went on the Stage to Kingston the presbytery met at 3 o clock there was a large attendance of members &amp; Elders {rest of page illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1881 {first third or so is very difficult to decipher)</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>March</td> <td>16</td> <td>atended the Presbytry this {illegible} this morning and a great deal of businefs done we did not get through ut had {illegible} at night I was chosen a {illegible} to atend the Presbytry in {illegible} the Revd Mr {rest of line illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>I got home on the Express this morning I stoped at {line illegible} went to Young this afternoon to on the train rain in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pet cow had a heffer calf</td> <td>18</td> <td>I cut some wood and took cair of the cattle</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning Mr Mathews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Ad got new saw {illegible} fixed it and sawed some wood Wm McNiel &amp; Bruce helped with there teams the track is very bad we put straw in it</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>finished sawing the wood by noon Ad drew two loads of sawdust &amp; put it on the track</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Ad went to Delta with Billie buggy for Wat frost last night with cold wind</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Ad got home at night all is well at Delta Jennet gathered sap and they are boiling it down</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>I split some wood very hard frost last night I took the skin of Dutchs calf it is a bull</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>very hard frost last night the white cow had a bull calf this morning I split wood took care of the cattle</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garret night Mr Matthews read his resignation this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>I went out to the road to help to saw wood we burst the big driving wheat just after beginning Ad took it out to McDonald at the village &amp; got him fix it cold day hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Ad went to Abs to help him to saw with the drag saw I tended the cattle there was a meeting of Presbytery the church for to receive Mr Matthews resignation after a great deal of talk it was accepted Revd Mr Greacie &amp; Chamers was there</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>it began to blow &amp; snow this eveing there was near 18 inches of snow this morning {illegible} rail road to the {rest of line illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>It began to blow and snow this evening {rest of page illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1881 {first part of page is difficult to decipher}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>1</td> <td>the slaughs is this morning very lively {illegible} going Watt came from Brockville on the Express to night he went out to Mr {illegible} to run a line with {illegible} Buggy he and the horse &amp; Buggy came this evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>I split wood &amp; took care of the stock it is cold blustery time very very hard at night with the cold wind</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr C{illegible} preached this morning in the Methodist church and in ours at night a cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>I went to {illegible} to see to the council to preat on {illegible} on the 6th con of Lansdowne Wallace took to her School Bessie went to Kingston to the college</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>very heavy frost last night &amp; cold wind all day I split wood and keep on fiers</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>cold day I tended the cattle &amp; split some wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>it is a great deal warmer this afternoon I took the skin of Killies calf it is 4 days old</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>fine warm day the snow is going fast I split wood and took care of the cattle</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Greacie of Gananoque preached our pulpit vacent owing to Mr Matthews resigning the charge &amp; at Fairfax &amp; I went with him to Fairfax</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Ad took Jennie to her school I took care of the cattle Mary Hall came up from Brockville on the Express Jennet &amp; Ad met her at the station She went home with Ad &amp; Abbie</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Mary Hall came here this afternoon all week</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Mary Hall went home on the Express this afternoon I split some wood &amp; took care of the cattle</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>{illegible line}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>a grist he took up some Butter in rolls &amp; got 20 cent per lb ther is frost every night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Ad fixed up some of the fences and let water of the corner field it was all a lake the furrows was not cleaned out last fall</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>I fixed up some of the road fence &amp; went a meeting of the council at Stuarts about a {illegible} the Websters Bush {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1881</p> <p>{top 1/3 of page difficult to decipher} April</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning we had no Minister her to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Ad took the colt out ot the 6 con to paster fine day but cold wind frost at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Ad fixed up the fences round the gravel pit in the forenoon hime &amp; his Wife went Henery Websters meeting he was married to the Widow Follice oldest Daughter fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Ad began to sow and sowed 9 bushel of oats in the North field next the road center {illegible} they over the new land he got {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Ad sowed 6 bushel of the same oats they were all sowed in the North field put in the north west corner</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Ad drew the straw that we had down in field to East of the fall wheat he spread it on where he sowed the oats he sowed Thimothy seed and clover seed first on it cross furrow Wallace marked Paragon &amp; Charlie {team of horses}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Ad worked at the road most of the day I went with Charley to Young to the funeral of {illegible} She died at Portland in Son Gilberts and was buried in Caintown graveyard Revd Mr Richards preached the funeral sermon the church was well filled</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td></td> <td>there was no meeting in our church we stoped at Robs all night came home today</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Ad worked at the road I fixed some fence round the church field fine warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>fine rain this morning it is very much needed the ground is very dry very little { illegible} I left the cattle out to day for the first</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Ad has been working at the Road yesterday and today Wallace &amp; Ad came out &amp; fixed the pump</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>I went out to the road and got an axe and bits &amp; fixed the gate at the road front of the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>I fixed the milk harness &amp; buggy &amp; oiled them Bessie came home from Kingston the class is not going on Jennie came up from Young</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>I fixed up the fence along the road &amp; cleaned out part of the hen house cold day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1881 {top third of page is difficult to decipher}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May 1</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Houston preached in the morning here got no Minister yet we had Sunday School in the church</td> </tr> <tr> <td>the woods look a little green</td> <td>2</td> <td>Ad finished on is place to day heavy frost last night {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>I went to Gananoque to hear a case between our township council &amp; Hugh Willson for payment of same sheep that Willson {illegible} the Judge said he had no Jurisdiction in the case we have no dog tax therefore no fund to pay from and it is the counsils duty to try all such casess Ad draged 2 ridges in the {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>I dug a bed for oninion where Ad cultivated yesterday the ground is hard and damp {illegible} we have had no rain I might say this spring yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>I dug a little more in the garden and planted some top onions the ground is very lump frost last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>fixed more of the garden wheeled some dung to the gooseberrys and Rubarb and cleaned them</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Sifted some of the peas that Ad got at Lydenhurst they were thrashed with the Machin and were a good deal broken</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td></td> <td>there was no church here this morning Revd Mr Garrat and Mr Huston preached at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Ad came here at noon they have got done at the Road he plowed in the North field south west corner for peas Wallace is shoveling at home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>fine shower at night the best we have had this spring</td> <td>10</td> <td>Ad plowed same place the ground is very dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Ad finished plowing the piece Wallace came and draged I sowed 3 bushel of peas in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Ad went to the outlet to look for a man to hire Sowed 3 1/2 bushel of peas they are all the crown peas I sowed better 1/2 bushel of our own old kind in the head ridge and some flax see on the end ent of the head ridge and some flaxseed on the east end of the head ridge Ad went to Young for Buckwheat to sow in the south North field southeast part of it he intends to plow it under</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Ad took there potatos out of the seller at home</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Ad &amp; Wallace came this morning they sowed 4 bushels of Buckwheat on southeast part of the North field it was to wet last fall he intends to Plow it under</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1881</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May 15</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning and the Revd Shane preached at night for the first time Hugh McKay took Mr Shane with Charly to Fairfax</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>rain most of the day no work done and the cows in the stable a very cold with north wind</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>very cold day with north wind a little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>James Bradley began to work this morning Ad hired him to work this summer he laid up the lain fence and other fences round the pasture</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Bradley split wood at the house Ad is working at home I went with Revd Mr Shaw to see some of the members</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Bradley ewnt out to the road to ditch so as to let the water of the potato ground I picked the sprouts of the potatoes Ad &amp; Wallace took them out of the seller on the 19th &amp; put them in the Room</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>I went with Mr Shaw to see more of the members</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td></td> <td>Recd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Garrat at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Ad rolled the Buckwheat I cobled mothers shoes</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>finished sprouting the potatoes worked in the garden Ad took the White cow &amp; the 2 yearlings to the Shanty the Revd Mr Shane moved from here to W.A Cornetts this morning the girles is helping to get them fixed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Ad &amp; James picked up stones of the New Meadow put them in the Barn yard I cut some potatoes</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Ad &amp; James picked more stones put them in the Barnyard the draged &amp; furrowed out the garden in the forenoon Ad went home &amp; me planted 1 1/2 bushel of potatos some beans pop corn &amp; some sugar cain seed that finished the garden</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>James drew dung to the field back of the Barn for beets &amp; turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Ad dissmissed James he is no good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this evening no meeting this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Ad spread dung back of the Barn &amp; plowed draged &amp; furrowed up 20 rows for Beets &amp; roots</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>I sowed first &amp; 2nd the yellow Mangels 3 rows long Guernsey parsnips</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1881</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>1</td> <td>went to Brockville to see Watt met him at the Ren{illegible} house and signed Bondes for his government work Ad drawing to the back of the barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>I planted the Early Bassano Beet 4 row 5 &amp; 6 rows in the Red Surrey Carrot 7 row the red Castelby Beet more than half of the 8 row then the rest is Suttons student parsnip</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>planted 9 &amp; 10 rows long red mangles 11 &amp; 12 rows is Imperial Sugar Beets 13 &amp; 14 long Red Mangel and between 50 &amp; 60 tomato plants fine rain this morning Ad has been working at or preparing to mo{illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>I raked the ground for to sow 6 rows of turnips Ad and all hands is moving H Webster Barn to there place Tennent is doing it fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td></td> <td>Reverend Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Garrett at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Ad got the Barn to its place I worked on the roads with the teams we drew gravel out of Johns Johnsons pit 5 teams drawing on the snap road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>I was at the roads John Moore was on for us that made 5 days that I did</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Ad is drawing dung to the little field east of the Barn I sowed 6 drills of turnips of the seed that I raised last year John Moore is helping I went to Kingston on the Express as one of the commissioners to the general assembly from our Presbytery</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Ad plowed and planted some corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Ad plowed and planted the potatoes where they were last year the ground is in good order</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{in margin} I was bileted on Mr Robert McCannon Mr Guthrie the Reverend Mr Chambers was there first rate place</td> <td>11</td> <td>Ad helped Bruce to move a Barn I got home on the Express this afternoon there was a large attendance and some fine speakers they do not expect to get through before thursday next</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td></td> <td>Reverend Mr Garrett preached this morning Mr Shane at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>I took Jennie to her school and pulled thistles out of rasbery and strabery bed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>planted corn east of the Barn John Moore helped he then went through the potatoes and corn with the cultivator {illegible} paid them</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1881</p> <p></p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>15</td> <td>I planted {illegible} of 5 rows Johnston corn next the Barn put the corn in drills Ad is working on the roads he is pathmaster</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>I worked at the garden Ad is working on the roads</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>I worked on the roads for Ad he has to go to John Coates in the forenoon I went to a meeting of congregation &amp; Sesson in the church Reverend Mr Greer was here I was appointed pastore Income</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>I got two shoes on Charly by McDonald made out lists of those that had not paid their subscription for Mr Matthews there is over 50 dollars at Fairfax</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td></td> <td>Reverend Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Craig preached at night he is new Methedes minister</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>I am fixing the truck waggon I have to make a bolster and stakes hounds and other things</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>working at the truck waggon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{in left margin} I went to a strabery festival of the church of {illegible}</td> <td>22</td> <td>I helped Wallace to lay out his Stables</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Do Do Do in the morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{in left margin} I took two veale skines and 5 Deacons skine to Colmans to he taned one of the veal skins And ours was the best</td> <td>24</td> <td>I went to Delta in the afternoon stopped at Lizies went saw Mr Rodrick about shingles he will have them in a fortnight or 3 weeks he is to send postcard</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>I got home this morning Bessie came with me Lizie is a good deal better she can rise and walk through the house with two stafs I helped Wallace at his stable he raised it this afternoon it is just East of the church shed I atended A meeting {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Craig preached this morning Mr Shane at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>I worked at the waggon after taking to her school very heavy rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>got some more fixed at McDonalds he fix the waggon went to strawberry festival at church of our church in the Showgrounds very heavy rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>got the chair and table that was at hall then helped Wallace at the rafters got them up Ad helped too</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>I went to gananoque got Gilbert {illegible} papers filled by P Stanley got wine for the communion took some butter to Brooughs got sugar one half bushel of salt paid for a bag of fine salt</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1881</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>1</td> <td>Ad fixed the Barn that they moved made a partition and boarded the underpinning John Gemmel helped me to draw the horse through the potatoes in the garden &amp; hoed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Ad began to mow and mow the orchard Gemmel hoed I went to the church Reverend Mr Shane preached there was a good meeting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td></td> <td>Reverend Mr Shane preached the church filled to this over flowing there 54 partook of the communion Mr Craig preached at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>I took Jennie to her school and Wallace took in the hay in the orchard had 3 good loads I helped to fix the waggon at McDonalds shop in the forenoon I was taken sick at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Ad mowed in the second field fine hay day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Ad &amp; Wallace worked at the hay in the forenoon John Gemmel and Wallace worked at the turnips and Beets in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Wallace drawing in this afternoon Ad mowed for Wallace in the forenoon Bessie raked with Charley</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Ad &amp; Wallace drew in hay from the 2nd field Bessie raked fine hay weather it is very warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Ad &amp; Wallace finished drawing in what was cut here this morning they had 10 loads in the 2nd field and 2 off the peice north of the ditch they left to draw in that that was cut on Wallaces place on Thursday very warm day with a little wind</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td>Mr Hall preached in the Methodist church this morning Reverend Mr Shane in hours at night very day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Jennett came home from Young this afternoon she went home with Mary on Saturday Bessie went with them Ad mowed at Wallaces I am a good deal better</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Ad is mowing at home this morning and drawing in the afternoon {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Ad cut in the field next Calhouns and finished mowing in Wallaces hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>finished cutting Calhouns field and drew in part I helped to {illegible} warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Ad cut the six acer field and finished drawing in the calhoune field I raked with the horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>I raked Ad &amp; Wallace drew in the {rest of line illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1881</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>16</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Ad mowed the orchard and I raked it Wallace and him drew in 3 loads of the hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>they mowed and drew in 4 loads of hay it is a good crop I raked there a little rain at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Ad began to cut East field in the forenoon Drew 4 loads of the hay north of the Barn and 1 out of the East field fine hay day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>we drew in 5 loads of hay 4 of was back of the East field and one from north of the house I raked</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Ad began to cut in the north field went to the road I raked Wallace &amp; J Gemmel cut in the afternoon till tea Ad brock a bolt of the mower He had to go to the shop fine shower at tea time</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td></td> <td>Mrs Thomas Gilbert was buried this morning the Revd Mr Huston preached in his church it could not hold all the people Mr Shane preached at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Ad finished the cuting we then began to put up stack Bruce Mc{illegible} stacked Ad went up to Abs to cut a peice that Wallace has there Henery Webster helped us with his team then he went away</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Ad &amp; Wallace went to Abs to cut a peice it at Abs gave Wallace I went to Gananoque for to meet Miss Smith she is coming on a visit</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Bruce came with his Reaper to cut the fall wheat he cut it all Ad Wallace &amp; Bruces Man brought in 3 loads there was distant lightning {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Ad and Wallace came this morning &amp; finished binding the wheat they helped with stack</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>{rest of page illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1881</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>August 1</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Ad {illegible} &amp; fixed the Reaper but it was brock this afternoon very warm time</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Ad finished cutting the oats here this forenoon Ad &amp; wallace went home &amp; cut there spring wheat and the oats in the {illegible} field</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Ad and Wallace came &amp; drew in 5 loads of oats Wm Richardson helped them I am not able to do anything rained between 3 &amp; 4 Oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr S{illegible} at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Ad and Wallace came out &amp; hooked pease in the forenoon then they raked up oats that was cut on the 5th Ellen &amp; me went to the funeral of Mr Roth Revd Mr Houston preached the funeral sermon at the house there was 67 rigs a very large gathering Ad &amp; Wallace drew in 1 load oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Ad Wallace &amp; Wm Richardson drew in 2 loads of oats and 1 of peas I raked the oat ground with Richardsons horse in the forenoon they then went to the roadto draw in I mowed the flax that I had for seed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Ad &amp; Wallace brought there spring wheat here there was 2 loads of it they drew in at the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Ad reaped all day with the reaper he cut all the big field &amp; 2 thirds of Wallaces</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>they drew in all there oats at the road and one load of Wallaces fine day for work</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>{illegible} night Ad Wallace &amp; Wm Richardson finished hooking the peas this forenoon Ad and Richardson drew them in there was 2 loads &amp; 2 before that finishes our harvesting here they went in Wallaces then</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shaver preached this morning Mr Crage at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>they worked at Wallaces oats and finished them {illegible}brought the rake fork here and a load of Barley {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1881</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>17</td> <td>Ad helped Bruce with his horses Wallace went to help Ab with his hay is all done</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Ad {illegible} part of the hay to the east stack &amp; asked hands to help him to thrash tomorrow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Dan McNeil Mr Landon came this morning with the machin they thrashed over 100 bushel of fall wheat D Cowan &amp; Cornett &amp; Richardson Curie helped. Cowan Cornett &amp; Richardson had ther horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>finished thrashing had 135 bushel of fall wheat 15 of spring wheat 220 of oats 20 of barley 29 of peas they did not thrash all the peas I went to Gananoque with Sam Cook to see Mr Greave on church business</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Crage Preached in the morning Mr Shane at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Ad went to Gananoque with 5 bags of peas oats &amp; barley got them ground for the horse I cleaned the barn {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Ad &amp; Wallace began to draw dung to the north field for fall wheat dry &amp; very warm</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Ad and Wallace drew dung to same field</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>they finished drawing what dung we have except what is in the sheep house it is so dry it is of no use to plow in the first time they scraped a hole in the pit for the cattle</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Ad &amp; Wallace drew dung from Charles Stewarts to Wallaces place in the forenoon they then began to cross plow in the north field the ground is very dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Ad went to Gananoque with Bessie &amp; to lay out a road at South Lake Wallace helped D Cowan to thrash with the team</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Houston at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Ad plowed in the north field I took Jennie to her school very hot day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Ad helped Alex Cornett to thrash with his team</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>helped him this forenoon that was ll that he had in the Barn he then plowed in the afternoon in the north field I took 6 bushel of wheat the Escott mill got it ground</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1881</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td>1</td> <td>Ad plowing in the north field very warm day he draged the peice where the peas was on</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Ad Rolled the peice and draged it again</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Ad in the corner part of the same field I atended an {illegible} at {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Houston preached this morning Mr Shane at night very warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Ad laid the ridges in the south part of the north field &amp; ridges in the south part of the norht field &amp; ridged up part of it</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Ad started to plow with 3 horses in the north west corner of the north field it does well</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Ad plowed with the 3 horses I got the tines sett on the Milk waggon yesterday afternoon &amp; one tine of lumber waggon by McDonald</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>I went to Delta fair Bessie went with me I acted as Judge on sheep stoped at Watts</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>I got home at 8 oclock to night Ad plowed or ridged up for the fall wheat the ground is very dry and the are is full of smoke</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Ad is plowing with 3 horses in the corner field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Huston at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Ad is plowing with the 3 horses he has finished the corner peice and is rolling it is very lumpy</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Ad sowed 4 1/2 bushel of fall wheat on the south west part of the North field I sowed a peice of the head ridge with the wheat that came from Mr Rennie last year it is 7 pace in width and 21 paces in lenth southwest corner</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Ad Rolled and draged the part of the northwest field that he crofs plowed with the 3 horse team</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Ad took out some big stones in the corner field</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Ad worked at a large stone in the corner of the field it is very large one Bille came home from Parry Sound this morning he helped Ad to scrape a hole in the gravel pt for water in the {illegible} very warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Ad and Wallace is plowing &amp; scraping ditch with {rest of page illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1881</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sept 18</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Crage preached this Mr Forest night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Robert Cornett began to work {illegible} him he draged &amp; plowed in the corner field &amp; I went to the sixth Con to fight fire with B. McNeil &amp; his man</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Ad went to fight fire Robert plowed I went to Kingston to the Presbytery Mr Shaw went too</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Ad did not come home Wall &amp; all hands out to the fire it is on the rear of there lotes</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>I got home on the Mixed this morning the Presbytery closed yesterday afternoon we have to pay Mr Matthews his arrears if we do not we will get no Home Mission grant all arrears must be paid then we will get two dollars per Sabbath untill we get a settled minister</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Robert finished the plowing in the corner field this forenoon a fine rain last night that is the first rain for over two months Rob shoveled the furrows of the first sowed wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>rain this forenoon I sowed 5 bushel of wheat on the corner field Rob draged Ad has been fighting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Houston at night that is last sermon he is going to {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Robie &amp; me cleaned up 12 bushel of wheat and 16 of peas and oats for feed for the hogs</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>I went to Escott with the grist a little rain Robie helped Ad to cut up the corn at the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Robie plowed out the furrows of the follow and shovled out the cross furrows</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>I atended out Fair I was in the Hall we took first on Cow and on Boar 2nd on Sow 1st Ram {illegible} last 2 parts &amp; one 2nd on fine work</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Robie &amp; me husked some corn that was in the barn fixed up some fences got four Sheep from Coplands Ad has been most of his time fighting fire at the Shanty</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1881</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>October</td> <td>1</td> <td>fine rain last night &amp; this morning Ad went to the fire Robie drew dung at the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr Shane at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Robie drew dung at the road Ad out to the pine</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Robie drew dung in the forenoon he helped Bruce McNeil to thrash in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Robie helped his Father to thrash at N Websters Ad and Alic went to Kingston on the Boat from Gananoque he took a horse to Gananoque I have been helping at the church most of the week we are white washing the roof and other alterations they have taken down the pulpit and lowered the platform</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Robie &amp; Ad dug potatos brought a load here put them in the seller fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Robie thrashed Buckwheat &amp; thistles rain most of the day I helped at the church</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached in the Methodist church this morning Mr Crage at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Robie is thrashing Buckwheat Ad went to the shanty the fire is still burning A little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Ad &amp; Robie dug potatoes he brought a load here put them in the celler</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>the dug 2 loads of potates brought them here</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>they dug 1 load it rained in the afternoon Robie finished thrashing the buckwheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>they dug 2 loads put them in Wallaces seller they have got them nearly all dug</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>rain most of the day Robie &amp; me husked corn that he brought from the Road Ad went to Young with his Mother to see Rob</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr Shane at night in the Methodist at night Mr Houston this morning in his own church</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>rain we cleaned som of the Buckwheat and killed a yearling heffer rain most of the afternoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1881</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Oct</td> <td>18</td> <td>Pulled and drew in two loads of Beets they were Blood Sugar and yellow mangels we have only 3 loads altogether</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>I helped at the church in the forenoon I dug in the turnips in the afternoon and some carrots Robie began to plow in the North field NEast corner</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Robie plowed I helped at the curch there was Mrs Cornett &amp; 2 Daughters Mrs McMullen Mrs H McDonald &amp; Jennet</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Robie finished plowing that field this afternoon I finished pulling the carrots and parsnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{left margin} Revd Mr Green held his Bible meeting to night rain most of the day</td> <td>22</td> <td>Robie began to plow at the Road they are plowing the center or old paster field where the well is</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Grean preached this afternoon Revd Mr Grean dispensed the sacrament to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Robie is plowing at the road Ad &amp; Wallace is working at there stable cold with rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Robie is plowing Ad &amp; B Kirker is working at the stable I went Wallace &amp; Revd Mr Shane to Mrs Crawfords funeral she was buiried at the Ebanzer buiring ground there was a large number at it officiated at the grave he will the sermon on Sabbath morning at Fairfax he had to Kingston on the Express</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Robie is plowing they working at the stable I helped to quill some hard frost these last two nights we have had the cows in at night for some time back and fead them corn stalks</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>hard frost last night Robie is plowing Ad and Alic is fixing Wallaces house this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Robie is plowing at the Road I worked at a cedar log to make a Beam for Jennets loom fine day Ad &amp; Wallace is working at there stable</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>heavy rain this forenoon no work done</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr Shane at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>Ad &amp; Wallace brought out a load of cornstalks I helped to clean up 8 bushel of wheat for Bruce McNeil he is borrowing it</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1881</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Nov</td> <td>1</td> <td>I husked some cornstalks for the cows we put them in every morning &amp; sometimes at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Husked more corn Robie is plowing at the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>rain most of the day Jennie went to Farmersville to the Teachers Instute she went with Wm Cornett</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Robie is plowing I split some wood some other chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>rain most of the Robie helped Wallace to draw stuff for grouting his stable I husked some corn Ad ditched at the Road</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Crage at night I took Mr Shane to Fairfax roads very bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>I finished husking the corn Robie is plowing Ad took Jennie to her school</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Ad brought a cheese out this morning they are drawing gravel for grouting Robie is plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Ad took an ash log to Greers saw mill got it sawed &amp; squared for a beam for Jennets loom</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>I worked at the beam Ad is ditching at the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td>first snow fall</td> <td>11</td> <td>I went to McCormicks Mrs Kirkers &amp; Mr DArling on church business and brought Jennie home</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>there was about 3 inches of snow this morning little Watt from Pembroke came here last night Express it rained &amp; snowed al day snow all gone</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr Shane at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>I took Jennie to her school Ad is ditching Robie is picking stones of the headridge so as to finish the field he has been three weeks it is a large one</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snowed 3 inches to night</td> <td>15</td> <td>Ad finished ditching the field where Robie was plowing and cleaned out ditches where Robie in the north field before he went to the road Jennet went to Delta this morning Lizies girl is going to leave here Jenet is gone to try &amp; get one on the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Ad Wallace &amp; Robie went to the Hays land an got slepers for his Stable got two for ours off Brun{cut off} they are 28 feet long we took out the shiprocks {sleepers would make more sense}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>I helped Wallace to put in some his sleper in the stable Jennet got home she got Miss Acton at Somers to go</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1881</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Nov</td> <td>18</td> <td>Ad and me put the long sleeper in ther place in the sheep pen in the forenoon he helped Wallace to Shingle in the afternoon cold day (Ad went to B. Youngs for the raising</td> </tr> <tr> <td>let the Ram to the sheep</td> <td>19</td> <td>rain and snow or rather sleet I split wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Crage at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Ad helped Wallace to shingle they got it finished then was off them at it prety cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Ad killed 3 spring pigs he brought one of them here it weighed 210 pounds I taped my shoes</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Robie finished drawing the dung at the road Ad is beging to move the thing</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>they are moving all that they can drawing wood loose lumber very cold time</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Robie is helping Bruce to thrash Ad is moving all he can I split some wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>I fixed up some of the fence this forenoon went to a Agriculture meeting at Deans snow &amp; rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr Shane at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Ad moved out the Family to day they are all in bush they have a good deal to do yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Ad &amp; Robie is buisy drawing things &amp; fixing up the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Robie is helping Bruce to thrash Ad is giting thing fixed in the house</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1881</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Dec</td> <td>1</td> <td>Ad &amp; Wallace buried the sleeper for a stable in the New barn Robie Ditched out at the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Ad &amp; Wallace fixed Wallace stable &amp; took some hay from here to it Ad went for Jennie</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Wallace &amp; Robie cut dow an Ellem tree on the line North of the ditch East line Ad drew 2 16 feet logs of it to the Mill for plank for the stable</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this morning &amp; Mr Ferguson at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>I took Jennie to her school Ad went for a load of stuff to McCreadys mill then they thrashed Wallaces oats of there Barn floor they 200 bushel in this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Ad &amp; Wallace worked at the floor in the stable snow &amp; rain most of the day very little frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{in margin} the dogs killed 14 Geese last night for Ellen they are all torn &amp; eaten</td> <td>7</td> <td>we all worked at the Stable in the New barn we got the bails nearly all fixed snowed about an inch last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>worked at the stable cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Do Do got it finished so that got a place fixed for the sow pig &amp; put her in it</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>we got 4 of Ads cows in the stable this afternoon the two yearling heffers and 4 calfs there is 3 of there cows in our Stable &amp; Tillie cow is the new stable we are fattening her</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached in the Methodist church in the morning Mr Shane at in ours at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Ad went to the 9th consession to see his lot there the fire has run all over it he sold it to Running for</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>heavy rain all day the ground is geting very wet no work out of doors</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Still raining the frost out of the fields Ad overhalled the mainger in the hors stable</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Ad was fixing at home they dug a ditch for to let the water of the church field I quiled some</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Ad brought there hens &amp; geese from the road and other chores I split wood</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1881</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Dec</td> <td>17</td> <td>split wood &amp; primed the window sashes for up stairs windows fine day Bessie came home from Kingston</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this morningI took him to Fairfax Thomas Kingston A Cashman a report that I had wrote to send to Kingston to Dr T G Smith of our {illegible} with Mr Matthews he signed it</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>I sent Dr Smith on the train gave him the report Ad &amp; Wallace &amp; me we worked at the cow stable grouting it in the afternoon fine warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>worked at the stable all hands fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Do Do got it all grouted but the part between the door and the cattle heads</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rained most of the day</td> <td>22</td> <td>we changed the door of stable the width of it self to the East Wallace cut two small basswood trees in the woods for his bials top &amp; bottom</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>I split some wood Ad fixed some fixings in the stable fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>I split wood and did other chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr Austin at 3 oclock in English church Mr Shane at night in ours</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Ad Lowered the floor in our cow stable behind the cows I had a chill did nothing</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Ad took a 100 of flour to vanornam his is choping for him at the 6 consession Jennit Bessie Jessie &amp; Phillo went to Brockville on the Mixed this morning they came back on the Mixed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>rain Most of the day very little done Ad drew some snow from there Barn to Wallaces stable</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>I split some wood &amp; gruted a little in the henhouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>put some the wood that is out in the woods they are all at the church fixing a New year tree for the Sabbath School Children</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>Ad and Bessie went to young to them there is some of them sick Aunt Margret has got her ribs brock a very stormy day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1882</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Jan 1</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Crage at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>very heavy frost last night there is no slaughing Ad came hom from Young this afternoon on the Horse the axel of the Buggy brock between Leaders &amp; Margrets the horse got away &amp; cut the two back sinews of his hind leg he went to Brockville veterian Doctor he would not {illegible} it till wednesday Ad had done it up with a bandage before he went to Brockville</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>we Killed the two old hogs to day it is very cold with snow in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Ad went to Young on the Mixed this morning for to see how Charley is he did not get home tonight</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Ad came home to day Charley is well as can be expected he went to Brockville to see the Dr he thinks he is doing well I did the chores &amp; split wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>snowed about 4 inches last night &amp; today Ad drew some sawlogs for Wallace from Bruces for Wallaces stable ther is some sliping with the slaugh</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Ad drew two loads of hay for Wallace they put if over his stable it is quit warm</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr Shane at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>the snow is all gone it is quite warm Ad went to Gananoque Bissie went to Kingston on the Mixed this morning to atend the College fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Ad and Wallace cleaned up his oats that was in there Barn in the field front last night I got what wood was out in the shed there is no truck</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Stormed most of the day I got wood split &amp; atended the cattle</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>I atended the Annual Meeting of the Agriculture Societie in Dickes Hall there was a large atendence of Members Ad drew a load of wood from the Hays land that Wallace has</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Ad went to the Chanty for a load of wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>McNiels Machin is thrashing for Ad it is oats that they are thrashing</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1882</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Jan 15</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Roberson preached this morning Wm J Turner took him to Fairfax in the afternoon Mr Crage at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Ad drew a load of green wood Hays land it is small blue {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>we killed the Killie cow we have stall fed her since fall Ad went to the Shanty for a load of long wood brought home</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Ad went to Hys land for wood our wood that we got last winter is nearly done very cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Ad drew wood from Hays land I bucked wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Ad went to the Hays land for wood he brock his whipeltrees he only brought part of a load</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Ad went to the shanty brought a large load of dry wood slaugh runs good Wallace went to Young to see Charlie horse to Libie &amp; Jessie with rained &amp; snow most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Crage preached in the morning Mr Shane at night very stormy &amp; cold very few out very cold</td> </tr> <tr> <td>very cold with high wind</td> <td>23</td> <td>Ad riged up the bobslaugh &amp; went the shanty brought a load of cordwood snowed about 3 inches</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Ad drew a load of cordwood from the shanty very cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Ad drew a load of cordwood from the shanty fine day rain at night &amp; some snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Ad went for a load of wood it rained and snowed last night a very heavy fog this afternoon and very warm</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Ad went to Gananoque this afternoon Wallace &amp; me cleaned up 6 bags of wheat him and Ad cleaned up 19 bags of oats at there Barn in the forenoon he intends to go to Mill</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Ad went to Escott with the waggon he took the 6 bags of fall wheat and 19 bags of oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Wallace took him to Fairfax with our duble slaugh cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Wallace went to Escott with the waggon I cut wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>Ad worked at the {illegible} doing chores I cut wood</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1882</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Feb</td> <td>1</td> <td>Ad cut wood on the Hays land with Wallace fine day there is no slaughing I sawed wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Ad and Wallace are cuting up Ellem tops on the Hays land that Wallace bought there</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Ad &amp; Wallace is cuting wood on his place</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Spiner preached this morning Mr Shane at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Ad drew 2 loads of wood Ellem topps from the Hays land cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Ad drew 1 load of wood James Beatty &amp; Robert Wm Hughes came up from young with loads of Barley to the Station there is a good market here</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Ad drew 2 loads of Ellem tops from Wallaces place on the Hays land</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Ad drew 1 load of wood this morning he went to the Funeral of Bruce Johnston son of Robert Johnston he was throughn from a horse 12 days before his schul was brock in there between 70 &amp; 18 rigs he Union church could not them the Revd Mr Crage preached fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Ad went to South Lake to lay out a road there fine day slaughing almost gone I cut wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Ad went to the Funeral of Mrs Landen Joseph Stacey Mother in law She was buired at the Ebenazear</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Crage at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>rain last night the snow is all gone Ad read up the New Barn floor I cut some wood heavy rain most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Ad got Bruces old mare to put in with Tom have to go to the funeral of Wm Armstrong he took some of the morners I went with him to the house there was a very large funeral he was buired at the Ebenazear</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Iseral Boam is buiring to day at the Union church he died at Mr Lappins he went to a milkmeeting &amp; fell down &amp; died with speaking</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1882</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Feb 16</td> <td></td> <td>Ad &amp; Wallace is dowing Straw on the waggon from the Barn in there field warm day for to feed the stack fine</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Ad and Wallace brought the saw &amp; horsepower here for to saw wood here very cold day north wind</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>they set the saw &amp; horsepower this forenoon Bruce filed the saw they sawed all the wood we have it filled the woodshed they got a New Ballance wheal to the saw put on in Brockville it cost eight dollars</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Crage preach this morning Mr Shane at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Ad &amp; Wallace took the saw &amp; horsepower to there place this morning they sawed most of their wood in the afternoon they brock the cap of the driving wheel</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>snowed and rained a little most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>the snow is about 8 inches deep Ad went to the chanty for to bank out wood fine day he brought home 1 load os wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Ad went to the chanty for wood brought 1 load and went back up I there all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Ad cam home with a load early this morning went back again &amp; brought another I went to the station &amp; met Revd Mr Richards he is to {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>there was a large number at the tea meeting last last night the preceds was about $115 it was a great success Ad &amp; Alice went to Delta this afternoon Ad took Kittees hide to Colmans to get taned</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26 H McKay took him to Fairfax</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr McAuther preached Mr Shane was sick he had to go home to Kingston Mr Crage preached at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Ad &amp; Alice came home this afternoon the slaughing is all gone warm day he brought a cold of Wats with him</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Wallace went to Gananoque Jennet went with him She took a crock of butter with her got 23 c per pount for it they went with the Buggy the roads is bad rain to night</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1882</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>March</td> <td>1</td> <td>very heavy this morning the snow is all gone except allong the fences heay rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>very little frost last fine worm day I split wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>he went with the Buggy the roads bad</td> <td>3</td> <td>Ad went to Gananoque with Mrs James Shipard She down on a a visit he got hom in time to on on the Express to Young to see the Charley horse is doing</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>I split wood this morning fine day I met Mr Hiland a student Jams C McCormick took him to Fairfax</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr preached in the C. of E. this Mr Hiland at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>dull hazie day Ad came home from younge last night the horse is gaining a little</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Ad and Wallace thrashed the peas that was left for seed the wind was blowing from the North they spared the doors &amp; cleaned up 4 bushel that was of our old kind</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Ad and Wallace went to Bowes and got 6 bags of wheat Ad took it to Escott mill the Roads is very ruff</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Ad went to the chanty to bank out wood he took slaugh on the Buggy began to about 10 oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ellen went to Glentay on the Express</td> <td>10</td> <td>Snowed about 6 inches last night with rain so that there is thick ice on the snow Ad is geting saw logs to Blairs mill some pine &amp; ash</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Ad came home about 7 oclock this evening I split wood &amp; atended the cattle</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td></td> <td>Mr McClearn preached this morning Alec Cornett took him to Fairfax Mr Crage preached at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Ad &amp; Alia went to the chanty he is going to Bank out there was 2 inches of snow last night fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>attended congregation meeting at the station cold day, poor slaughing some is suing wheels</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>I helped Jennet to quill and tended the cattle</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Mary cow had a calf it is a bull I did the chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Pets 2 year old had a heffer calf it is from John Cooks Duram bull is is a nice one White face cow had a bull calf this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>I took care of the cattel and calfs fine day Ad and Abia came home from the chanty they were there drawing sawlogs &amp; banking out wood</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1882</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>March 19</td> <td>19</td> <td>Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr Shane at night Hugh McKay took Mr Shane to Fairfax last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Ad killed the two bull calfs fine day snow all gone</td> </tr> <tr> <td>heavy wind with snow &amp; drifts</td> <td>21</td> <td>cold last night with a little snow I intend to go on the Express to the Presbytery in Kingston</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>I got to Kingston yesterday afternoon the train was 1 1/2 late</td> </tr> <tr> <td>I stoped at Mr Steves in Kingston</td> <td>23</td> <td>there was a great deal of buisness to do at the prsbytery I got home on the Express this afternoon Bessie came with me her clases is finished for this time</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>cold hard frost last night I split wood &amp; did the chores Ad went to the chanty on yesterday morning for to Bank out wood that he has cut</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Ad came at noon he got all the wood banked out hard frost last night and to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Crage at night Henery Webster took Mr Shane to Fairfax in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>rain last night and today Ad fixed some fixings at the stable Kate got a nail in her foot she is lame</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>I have a lame Back cant do much</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Ad went to Gananoque with Mary Jane Dutch cow has a heffer calf fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>I helped Ad to clean up 15 bags of oats at there Barn he took them to the Mill here to get them ground for the cows</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>Ad went with Wallace to the Hays land with the horses to draw rail cuts for a line fence very hard frost last night cold day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1882</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>1</td> <td>Ad brought his grist from the mill and drew oats from the Barn for to feed the horses here I split wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Baily preached this morning Mr Robertsen at at night he stoped here all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Ad went with Wallace and drew Rail cuts on the Hays land Dan Vanerman came this afternoon he had hired him for a year for $144 dollers</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>they all went ot the Hays land to work this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Do Do Do Do Do I split wood &amp; took care of the cattle</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Ad got I McDonald to come &amp; pair Kates foot where the nail went in he let out a lot of pus She put her feet down on the foor at one I boiled some flaxseed for A poltice put it on Dan helped Wallace</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Dan is helping Wallace on Hays land Ad id choring</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>we put another polties on Kates foot it a great deal Better 1 got wood cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Crage at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Ad went to Brockville on the mixed this morning he is on the Jury Wallace took us to Mr Thomas Darlings funeral he was buired at the Ebenazer church he died on friday night last there was a large number at the house Revd Mr Shane oficiated the Funeral sermon is to be preached on the 23 in our church here</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>went to the funeral of Mrs Wm Willson Wallace took the morners Revd Mr Crage preached in the Methodist Church here she was buiried at the Ebenazer church</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Dan went to McCreadys Mill for a load of lumber then he drew 2 loads of straw from this Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Dan &amp; Wallace drew 2 loads of straw here and 2 loads of hay for Wallaces to his stable</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Dan went for a load of lumber to McCreadys Ad got home on the Express from Brockville</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Ad &amp; Bruce riged up the horse powr onto saw wood they sawed a little</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr Shane at night</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1882</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>17</td> <td>They finished sawing at Ads this forenoon then they took the horse powr out to Bruces to saw there</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Dan helped Bruce to saw wood they finished his</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>rain most of the day Dan split wood in the wood shed I have a pain in my neck</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Dan finished spliting what wood was in the shed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Dan &amp; Ad cleaned up oats for to grind for the cows they then drew stones for a fence front of Wallce house he is going to put in iron Rods in them</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Dan drew gravel for a road into Wallace house I can do very little with the pain in my neck</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr Shane preached Mr Darlings funeral Sermon in our church at 2:30 P.M. the church crowded full there was hardly standing room</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Dan rolled the midel field west side frost every night cold backward time</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Ad sowed fine bushel of spring wheat on the fall wheat it is mostly all killed Dan cultivated it in Ad worked Wallaces horse &amp; Kate on the roller</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1/2 bushel oats 5 of wheat</td> <td>26</td> <td>they sowed 4 bushel of oats in the midle of the North field Ad sowed clover &amp; timothy seed eaquel quantities he worked parigon &amp; kate on the drag</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Ad sowed 6 1/2 bushel of oats in the North East corner of the North field part of it was brock up last fall that finshed the sowing here</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{illegible}</td> <td>28</td> <td>they went out to the road and oats there Billie came from Parry Sound on the Express yesterday &amp; all is well there</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Dan shoveled out the cross furrows in the North field this forenoon he drew the old leached ashes from frount of the house and spread them on the garden from the house to the henhouse Mr Robinson came on the Express he is to preach at Fairfax tomorrow morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Bailie preached the funeral sermon of Wm Staces in the English Church this morning Mr Robinson in ours at night</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1882</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>1</td> <td>Dan is working at the road with the team in the old paster field they are sowing oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Dan is cultivating Ad is harrowing after him with Kate and Paragon fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Do Do I dug wereh the strawes was</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Dan drew dung this forenoon to the garden Ad went to gananoque with Kate &amp; Paragon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>they are working in the old paster field at the road I dug som in the garden and planted a quarter lb of onions seed that Ad got in gananoque</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>they finished the old paster field this afternoon all but a low peice that they left for Potatoes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td></td> <td>Mr Robinson preached this morning Mr Bailie at night James McMullen took him to Fairfax</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Dan plowed the garden &amp; cultivated it it very lumpy Ad went to Gananoque with Paragon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain last night</td> <td>9</td> <td>Dan went to the road to plow in the old night paster the garden is too wet work at</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Dan is plowing at the road Ad has sold the place at the road to Thomas Burns for two thousand dollars Ad is to have the crop this year</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain last night</td> <td>11</td> <td>heavy rain this morning and most of the day Dan &amp; Ad cleaned up some oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Dan shoveled furrows out at the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Dan shoveled and let the water of the garden and drew straw from back of the Barn to the Barnyard so as to fill it up it very wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Bailie preached this morning Mr Robinson at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Dan plowed at the road I dug some in the garden Ad went to Delta for to take the horses and {illegible} rigs to Brockville that Wat is going to take to the north West for the surrey</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Dan sowed 3 bushel of peas at the road they are the same that he at Delta last year</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Dan worked at the road Ad went on the train for Manatoba Jennie &amp; B. Sandness went with him behind four horses &amp; two {illegible} waggons and other trap</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1882</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>18</td> <td>Dan worked at the road he Sowed more peas and some wheat the ground is hard with {illegible} and wet dry weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Dan &amp; Wallace working on the road they finished all but the planting ground Dan rolled &amp; draged the garden &amp; planted a bushel of {illegible} Early Rose and tried to plow on Wallaces place he could not do it it was too wet and rolled on the plow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Dan drew dung on the field behind the Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td></td> <td>Mr Robinson preached this morning Mr Crage at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Dan plowed for Wm McNiel he helped him before</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>heavy rain last night and this morning we cleaned up 10 bushels of wheat for to take to the mill Dan &amp; Bruces boys took the yearlings out to the shanty this afternoon I planted a bushel of potates that we got of Ab McNiel in the garden a New Kind</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Dan went Gananoque with 10 Bushel of fall wheat and 1 of spring &amp; fall for cracked wheat Jennet and Bissie went with him cold Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Dan drew dung to the field back of the barn I took care of the cattle we have them in the stable</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Dan finished dunging the field &amp; plowed a little</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Dan plowed in the forenoon he then shoveled ome furrows out at the road I got the horses shod all round3 new shoes &amp; 5 old ones set I paid McDonald $1.35 one dollar &amp; thirty cents for them &amp; one shoe on Kate that I got on the week before Professer Powter came on the Express</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td></td> <td>Professer Powter of Kingston preached at night for us Mr Crage in the morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Dan is plowing East of the Barn it is a little warmer</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Dan finished plowing East of the Barn and then marked it out for planting and plowed the headridge southeast of the fall wheat draged it I sowed A milk pan &amp; a half of flax seed on it he gave it one stroke of the drag</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>John Gemmel helped me to plant a Bushel of Western corn for cow feed we planted in drills we began next to the Barn the last row &amp; hald our own corn we sowed 9 rows of the Red Surrey carrot &amp; 2 rows carrot {illegible} it rained so that we could not finish</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1882</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>1</td> <td>very heavy rain last night the ground is very wet Dan is fixing up the paster fence</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>finished planting the corn back of the Barn we planted 34 hills of cucumbers next the parsnips we then finished planting the garden with pop corn Butter Beans Early corn and 24 hills of potatos that I got in Kingston one seed in a hill &amp; nearby a pan full of other Beans Dan drew straw into the Barn yard &amp; other chores with the horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Dan drew gravel for the lain raod and round the gate rain ground is too wet to work</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Dan drew gravel to the lain this forenoon he drew earth for Wallace to put frount of his house house in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Dan is drawing dunt for Wallace we washed the sheep in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Do Do Do they have got nearly enough for all that he wants</td> </tr> <tr> <td>we went to the laying of the {illegible] of a church at Fairfax there was a great gathering 2336 dollars was realised</td> <td>8</td> <td>Dan went to roll some sawlogs into the creek ad take them to the Mill this morning he fund that some of the had been stolen he got what he found to the mill brought a load of lumber home</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Dan drew 2 loads of dung from Mathews to the norheast field in the forenoon I helped him to load the shered on rather under took to do it I helped him pint the second I had turned me over &amp; hurt my knee so that I could do no more he finished them</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Dan had to do the chores I cannot get out of the bed with my knee he plowed in the northeast field for Buckwheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr McQuage preached at Fairfax in the morning Sand Bay in the afternoon and here at night I cannot get out of bed yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Dan is plowing at the road for the potatos &amp; corn fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Dan Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Dan and Wallace began to plant the potatos at the road I cut some fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>they more potatoes and some corn rain in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>marked out more of the ground for planting and shoveled out the ditch</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>sowed some sweeds turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Greacie preached this afternoon passed a motion to see what we can rais for {illegible to Mr Shane</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1882</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June 18</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached and dispenced the communion there was 38 partook very heavy rain this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Dan and Wallace finished sowing Beets &amp; Mangles at the road my knee is very sore I am in the house all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>I put a blister on my knee</td> <td>20</td> <td>Dan sowed a low hole next Websters line with millet this forenoon that finished the work at the road I went ot the station and rated for George Tayler</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Dan and Wallace worked on the road with the team</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Do Do they had two teams in</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Billie came from Parry Sound on the Express</td> <td>23</td> <td>Do Do this forenoon they had two team on</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Dan plowed for Buckwheat in the forenoon he went to young in the afternoon and brought Charley horse home Rob could not keep him the paster</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr Shane at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Dan is plowing in the North field I am in the house with my knee the Dr orders me to keep still</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Dan is plowing in the North field</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Revd Mr Green came here this forenoon stopped all night</td> <td>30</td> <td>Dan finished the field this forenoon Wallace went through the potatos &amp; corn in the garden with the cultivator John Gemmel hoed in the garden this forenoon he ad to quite on account of a sore hand there is heavy rain this afternoon I have been in the house with my knee all this week it is some better</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1882</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>1</td> <td>heavy rain all day Dan cleaned &amp; fixed the Barns for the haying and other choring</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Crage at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Dan went to Delta this morning with Vic and the three children fine morning heavy rain in the afternoon John Gemmel hoed in the garden and pulled some Mustard in the forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Dan came home from Delta this forenoon he cultivated in some millet in the field East of the Barn where the Western corn did not grow that I got from Mr Brought it was bad seed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>rain this forenoon Dan drew some wood from the Bush old stuff I am still in the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>John Gemmel Billie Alex at the road</td> <td>6</td> <td>Dan choped some wood i nthe bush this forenoon he sowed som Buckwheat at in the afternoon where he plowed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Dan sowed more Buckwheat John Gemmel hoed in the garden to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Dan finished the Buckwheat to day he sowed bushel John Gemmel hoed East of the Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Bailie preached this morning the Shane at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Gemmel has worked 6 1/2 days</td> <td>10</td> <td>Dan drew dung from Matthews John Gemmel hoed half a day East of the Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>John Gemmel hoed East of the barn Dan drew a load of lumber from Blairs Mill &amp; cultivated in the corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>no work four Logers took Dinnier in the drill shed and we had a strawberry festival in the Agriculture Hall in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>John Gemmel 1/2 day</td> <td>13</td> <td>Dan took a load of window frames from the station to Fairfax for the church there this forenoon he ground the syth &amp; mowed round the house my knee is a great deal better</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1/2 day</td> <td>14</td> <td>Dan look for Charley &amp; Kate got out of the paster last night found them at Charles Armstrong he wnet to Fairfax for the runners to draw Wallaces stable</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{illegible}</td> <td>15</td> <td>Dan helping to draw the stable John Tennent {illegible} him did it they got it to its place in afternoon it {illegible} &amp; rained</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1882</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>July 16</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Crage at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Dan began to mow &amp; mowed the orchard in the forenoon he then went to the North field &amp; mowed there</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>heavy rain most of the day Dan put a corer on the granary in the old barn then we fixed the cover over the cows stable in the New Barn and took some of the pig of the sow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Dan mowed in the north field I spread out the hay in the orchard and raked round the fences Wallace and Fremon McNeil hoed at the road they raked &amp; cocked the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Dan Wallace &amp; Freaman drew i 3 loads out of the orchard &amp; 3 from the North field they put it in the New Barn over the cows I made frames for Wallaces seller windows &amp; put wire cloth on them fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Dan mowed in the midel field in the forenoon Freman raked with Kate they drew in 1 load from the North field after dinner put it over the cows in the old Barn heavy showr to stop my men drwing in they then cleaned a grist</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>I took 3 bushel of fall wheat and better than 1 of Spring wheat for cracked wheat to Excott Mill Dan &amp; Wallace worked at hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td></td> <td>I went to Fairfax &amp; Sandbay and Red the call and in our own church at night ang the people signed it Mr Shane preached</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Dan Mowed part of the day &amp; I finished the cuting of center field at night Wallace Dan &amp; Fremanan drew in with Kate &amp; paragon they raked with Charley</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>I mowed in the North field a piece that was left the rest is raking and drawing in they drew in 7 loads</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>I mowed the field East of the lain that finished cuting here &amp; the rest is drawing from the midle field</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>I went out to the road &amp; began to cut in the field north of the potatos it is poor &amp; very rough heavy rain in the night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>I finished cuting the field this afternoon the rest hoed potatos</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>I raked and the rest drew in they drew it home I atended a congregational meeting in the aftrnoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached here this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>I began to mow in the North field next calhounes mowed all day very warm</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1882</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>1</td> <td>I mowed this forenoon and then went to Kingston on the Express to the Presbytery is meets at 11 oclock to morrow to recieve to call from us to Revd Mr Shane I took it up</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>came home on the Express then to 6th con commenced &amp; {illegible} other then men was drawing in Dan had finished mowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{illegible} and the Thermometer is 112 very hot day</td> <td>3</td> <td>I went to mow a peice East of the bushes that was seeded down and found that there was a lot of mustard in it the seed had ripened &amp; would not cut it runing the Dan went up to {illegible} to cut peice for Wallace they {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Dan Wallace and Fremon went to Abs this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Billie &amp; Vire came here last night</td> <td>5</td> <td>Dan Wallace &amp; Truman went to Abs they finished Wallaces peice last night Abs party turned in with them yesterday &amp; they went there today to help them</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr Shane at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Billie went to Pembroke on the Express</td> <td>7</td> <td>Dan Wallace &amp; Truman mowed Barley &amp; cocked it as they went along very warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>heavy rain most of the day no work done</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Dan &amp; Truman worked at the Roots thining &amp; weeding</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Dan went Gananoque to a Picnick this morning Fremon worked at the Barley</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Dan Wallace and Fremon worked at the Barley in the forenoon Dan &amp; Wallace cut the Fall wheat in the afternoon Freeman worked at the Barley</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain this evingning</td> <td>12</td> <td>we drew in 4 loads of Barley it is a good crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this morning I read the In Duction Edie here for Mr Shane</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Dan &amp; Wallace mowed peas &amp; oats I turned over the raking &amp; some cocks of Barley that was left out on Saturday Freman &amp; me drew a load of the rakeings &amp; cocks then they drew in 3 loads of peas &amp; oats I raked</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Wallace hooked peas Freman &amp; me raked up the fall wheat it is poor crop Dan got a Cornetts reaper and cut the oats in the north field fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Alice came this afternoon very stormy little rain {illegible}</td> <td>16</td> <td>Dan and Wallace hooked peas this forenoon we then drew the remainder of the peas and oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Dan Wallace &amp; Billie finished hooking the peas this afternoon Bruce came with the Bruce came with the reaper and cut the spring Cornett Run what they could &amp; stacked it up 67 stooks {rest of line illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1882</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>18</td> <td>Bruce cut oats in the Barn field and in the North field at the road Dan Wallace &amp; Billie Bound what they {illegible} of them Freman &amp; me stooked the fall wheat and Raked up part of the oats in the north field</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>drew in the oats in the North field had 6 loads Billie helped Freman &amp; the raked up the Sheaves</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td>I went with Revd Mr Shane to Fairfax and Sand Bay and red the Edict of Induction for Mr Shane</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Dan Wallace &amp; Freeman drew in the spring wheat had 5 loads they then drew in 2 loads of oats from the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>they are drawing in the peas we put 1 load over the stable in the new Barn put 4 loads in a stack at the New Barn and toped off sheaf oat &amp; hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Dan &amp; Wallace cradled oats at the Road rain last night my kneew is very painfull</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Dan &amp; Wallace worked at the grain Bruce cut part of side oats with the Reaper Freeman is helping</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>they are all working at the Road Billie came from Delta this forenoon he brought a man with him</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Wallace finished all our cuting with the Reaper this forenoon Dan Billie Freeman and the man that he brought binding &amp; drawing in I am raking after the reaper fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this morning I read the Induction Notice that is the second time</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Dan &amp; Wallace is drawing Freeman is raking up for them they are filling up all the barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>they are drawing to both Barns warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>were are all working our best they have put enought of the Austrilian oats that is bound in sheaf over the cows stable at the road for seed that is pure and enought of the other oats bound in the New Barn for seed all the crops is first rate thanks a good God for all his goodness to us</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>Dan &amp; Wallace is helping Bruce our grain is all in</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1882</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td>1</td> <td>Dan and Wallace is helping Bruce to draw in there is a fine rain this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>I went to Gananoque with Hugh McKay for to get stuff for a fence for the church we got it at McClarnens Dan went to {illegible} with a grist 10 bags wheat went to look for himself some {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3 Dan took Richards to Fairfax &amp; Sand Bay</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Richards preached at night Mr Crage at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>I went to helped J McDonald in the shop to make a share for the plow there was so Many horses came in that we got very little done Dan was looking for {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>paid McDonald in share 3.50</td> <td>5</td> <td>I was a McDonalds all day got the share done Dan started to plow for the fall wheat he is cross plowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Dan is plowing I got a shoe o Kate I went to a Harvest home dinner in the Grill Shed there was a large gathering Ellen an the children &amp; Bissie came from Perth on Express</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Dan drew in Wallaces oats I helped them fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Dan is plowing for fallwheat it is hard work we drew in the flaxseed cool day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Dan is plowing I went with Wm McCready to try &amp; get some stones at Armstrongs for corners for the Sand Bay church we got four small ones put in two blasts they did not qua{illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Bailie at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Dan is plowing I nailed some fence boards on the posts for a lain and got some wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Dan finished the cross plowing today it is very hard Dan cultivated &amp; rolled the peace Ellen {illegible} Revd Mr Leashman preached the induction service Revd Mr McQuaid and Willson adressed the Miniter an people we had a good meeting after the congregation dismissed Mr Leashman called the session and Mr Shane in Moderator of Sission I was put in Rep{illegible} Elder</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Dan cultivated &amp; rolled the peice it is very rough Ellen &amp; me went to Sand Bay to the Laying of a corner ston of a Presbyterian Church Revd D Jordan Laushway McQuaig &amp; Shane adressed the people</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>heavy wind and rain most of the day Dan drew dung</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Dan drew dung from Mathews for wheat Aunt Isabela came from Duram on the Express</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1882</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td>16</td> <td>Dan drawing dung I split some wood &amp; threshed some of the flax seed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Baillie preached this morning Mr Shane at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>I went to Young with Aunt Isabela &amp; Ellen with Kate and Paragon they are all well came home at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>heavy rain and thunder this morning Bisie went to Gananoque with Kate Dan drew dung in</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Dan drew Dung there heavy rain good deal of the day cannot get any help to load dung</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Dan helped Bruce McNeal to thrash I went the Kingston fair there was a great deal of fine stock of all kinds with rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>I got home on the Express I stoped at Joseph Nicols very heavy rain most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Dan drew some rails had to make fence Dan went to Gananoque with Bisie they brought home {illegible} for the lambs the ground is very wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this morning Mr Baillie at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Dan drew Dung George Matthews loaded</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Do Do Do they finished drawing I cut the millet at the road fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Dan begun to plow for the fall wheat Matthews spread in the afternoon he was sick &amp; could not work in the morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Dan is plowing Matthews is spreading we separated lambs and took the Ram from the sheep I put up a fence at the top of the orchard for them</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Wallace draged in 4 1/2 bushel of fall wheat at Wm Scotts sowed the ground is in good order Dan finished the plowing Wallace draged with Paragon {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>{entry illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1882</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Oct 1</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Dan drew some stones &amp; sand to the Barnyard George Mathews began to cut the Buckwheat he is to {illegible} half of the seed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Dan drew some wood this forenoon he helped Bruce to saw wood in the afternoon I moved the track</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Dan went to Bruces this morning for to help them saw wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Dan helped Bruce to saw they finished he brought part of the Rig home</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Dan went out for the horse powr we through down part of the old stable</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Robert Armstrong brought Aunt Isabla here this morning he took home a Ram lamb for Roby Beatty half breed South down</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Bruce came and sett his horsepowr &amp; we sawed part of the old stable Aunt Isabla went away home on the Express Bille came from Delta last night he brought rene &amp; Miss Stevens with him he went to Brockville with them this morning he is going to Parry Sound on the Express from Brockville</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Dan &amp; me {illegible} up the Barnyard where the old Stable was &amp; {illegible} up the barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Dan &amp; Wallace began to dig the potatos</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Do Do they brought 2 loads home</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Do Do Bruces Boy picking up I am puting a new floor in the granery riging it up</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>they are working at the potatos they are a good crop there is a good many small one in them</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>George Mathews is helping Dan to dig Wallace is helping Ab to thrash fine day {illegible} we have the horses {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>I fixed another bin for potatos in our seller</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Dan &amp; Mathew is finished diging the potatos put the White &amp; Black in the new Barn</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1882</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Oct</td> <td>19</td> <td>the thrashers cam last night to thrash we thrased the fall wheat had 110 bushel good crop 32 peas &amp; oats they then moved to the new Barn for the thrash what was there</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>had 413 of oats and 70 of Barley 32 of Peas</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>finished all here by noon to day I went to church Revd Mr Lownie preached he has just come from scotland he was here all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Lownie preached Mr Shane a drizzle the Co{illegible} there was eight Joined the church</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>we cleaned up oats Dan took 100 bushel to the station they are 35 cents per bushel</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>cleaned up more oats Dan took them to the station in all 212 bushel &amp; 32 lbs</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Dan helped to dig Mr Jonathan Websters grave at the union church the Sermon was preached at the church here the church was filled to over flowing Revd Mr Crage preached there was 84 teams</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Dan drew home the Webster mild shed we took down last night we are going put it here for a hog pen I mad a stand for the clock Janet went to Gananoque with Wallace he took the wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Dan drew the old stable wood to the woodshed we piled it up in it took one load of it to Wallaces it makes good wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Dan drew 2 loads of lumber from McCready saw Mill that is we have there now</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td></td> <td>rain most of the day Revd Mr Shane preached at night there was very few at Sabbath</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Dan went to Escott to mill he took the last of the last years wheat had 13 bushles</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>we cleaned up the last of the oats in the old Barn &amp; cleaned up 18 bags of the Barley Dan took it to the station heavy rain part of the day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1882</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Nov</td> <td>1</td> <td>We cleaned the rest of the Barley this day Dan took it to the station had 60 bushel &amp; 24 lbs George Matthews picked corn by the Barn in the forenoon they then went to Mr {illegible} &amp; picked 2 loads {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Dan and Matthews picked corn it is good and two loads of turnips they are small</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Dan &amp; Mathews finished picking the corn and pulled some of the Beets in the forenoon Dan helped Bruce to thrash the afternoon Mathews pulled beets Vire came from Delta for {illegible} she came on the Express yesterday from Parry Sound</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Dan helped Bruce to thrash Mathews pulled Beets in the afternoon the ground was too hard frozen to pull in the morning cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this morning the Dulcimain Ornge Lodge was at the church</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Dan and Mathews finished pulling the Beets at the road and pulled some of the carrots here</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>we finished pulling the carrots &amp; parsnips here they are good we had to plow a furrow from them the ground was so hard a great many of them brock off</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>we fixed &amp; laid out the foundation of a hogpen</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Wallace helped us to rais it and put up the rafter beam up part of it fine warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>worked at the hog pen got the roof and most of the siding on Wallace helped</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Cut 2 small {illegible} for sleepers {illegible} sided them in the forenoon we went to Gananoque in the afternoon with Jennet &amp; Jessie Latimer {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Dan &amp; me worked at the {illegible} the hogpen rain most of the day till midel of the afternoon it snowed 2 or 3 inches we put the cattel in the stable</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Dan began to plow this morning where the Buckwheat was that is the first plowing ground very Dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Dan plowed I worked at the hog pen fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1882</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Nov</td> <td>18</td> <td>hard frost last night so that Dan could not Plow he drew dung &amp; spread it on where he plowed it was Mathews dung in the forenoon helped at the hogpen we got the fatining one into it</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Crage this morning Mr Galahor was here all night Dan took them to Fairfax Mr Galahar preached there in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>we mixed 14 bushel of peas &amp; oats for to grist Dan took them to the sawmill got them ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>I helped Wallace at a hen house in the forenoon Dan drew straw to fall wheat &amp; spread it on it we then took the sheep to B Youngs to the Ram</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>I helped Wallace at the henhouse Dan spread straw</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Dan finished the hog pen I helped Wallace I can do very little I am bad with my stomick I went to see Dr Hannah he give me a bottle &amp; ordered me to Blue pills</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>very stormy day snow &amp; rain Dan mended the horse blakets I did very little</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Dan plowed on the Buckwheat ground I made a door for Wallaces henhouse</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Baillie preached this morning Mr Shane at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Dan drew sand for Wallaces henhouse and some to bank the house hard froze &amp; very cold</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Dan drew straw to the straberries &amp; sand to cover the greaps and to finish the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Dan fixed the cow-stable got the young cattel in I have done very little I am bad with my stomach</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>I helped Dan to fixed a fence for a yeard between the hogpen &amp; the end of the Barn very cold dry time Dan went to the 6 con for a load of wood to the church in the afternoon it was afer dark before he got back he left at the gate</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1882</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>December</td> <td>1</td> <td>Dan took the wood to the church and drew some dung to the Buckwheat ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Dan has done the chores these two or three days I am not able to much Wallace took Jennet &amp; Chilia to Gananoque</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td></td> <td>Mr Pellock a student preached this morning Wallace took to Fairfax Mr Shane is in Kingston</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Sleat &amp; snow Dan fixed round the stables I put in my Bill for the lumber &amp; nails that I go for the side walk to the council</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Dan went to young for the sheep they have been there for the last two weeks Dan got the horses shoes all sharpened</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>snowed between 3 &amp; 4 inches last night Dan and Wallace went to the Hays land drew toped and piled them up for the sirkler saw it is on Wallaces 50 acres</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Dan drew 1 load of wood to Wallaces</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Do Do 3 loads Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Do Do 2 Do here snowed 3 inches last nigh</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr Shane at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Dan drew 1 load from Wallaces place &amp; 1 load from the 6 consession he was in the night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Dan went to the 6 con and Bank out &amp; brought 1 load home I fixed a platform for the {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>stormed all day snow and wind we cleaned up the Barn floor put two Bushel of Barley in a barrel for S{illegible} we had a barrel of peas oats &amp; Barley for hen food</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Dan went to Wallaces and they sawed with the circular Wallace got two of his fingers cut with the saw</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>finished sawing in the forenoon Dan went to Abs &amp; brought home a load of wood cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Dan drew load of wood 1 from Abs &amp; 1 from the Chanty the snow is very deep we have to water the cattel at Joseph Taylors well near the station</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>we killed a hog this forenoon Bruce McNiel helped Dan helped to put down New carpt in the dining room in the afternoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1882</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Dec</td> <td>19</td> <td>Dan went to the 6 con for a load of wood for the Widow Landon he had a cord and a half it is two dollars per cord I take the cattle to J. Taylors well near the station</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Dan is helping Bruce to thrash fine day Bessie and Jennie came from from school a Miss Smith came with Bessie from Kingston for to spend the hallodas here</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Dan went to Bruces this morning to thrash I tended the cattle we hope to watter them at Taylors well</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Dan went to Bruces to thrash finished tthis forenoon they came to the Road Barn and thrashed 150 bushel of oats Robert Lattimer son helped us</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>they finished our thrashing at night we had all together 350 bushel there they all in the granary there</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Bond preached this morning Mr Shane at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Dan went away yesterday he did not come home to day I watered the cattle at the gravel pit to day the water is runing there has been fine warm days with some rain and snow for some days back</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Dan came home this afternoon he was at Mallortown Mrs John Buel is dead his sister lived with her</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Ellen and me went to Delta to Lizie &amp; vive Dan did the chores Lizie is able to get up and walk about without help I was suprised to see her so well we stoped with here all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>came home this afternoon they are all well very fine weather the roads good</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Dan drew some wood from the 6 consession</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dan thrashed some peas in the {illegible}</td> <td>30</td> <td>I went to Fairfax Abie went with me there was a meeting of the session there 6 persons Joined the church. Abie was one of them they have a fine church there Revd Mr Shane preached</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td></td> <td>went to Fairfax the communion was dispenced there was a very large meeting the church was full fine day Samuel Daonavan gave me 50 cent for the pine I provided</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1883</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Jan 1</td> <td></td> <td>Dan went to young with Abie Jennet Besie Jenie Miss Smith Jessee &amp; Silvie they all went Unkle Robs</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Dan thrashed some peas we cleaned up 19 bushels of wheat and 5 bushl of peas &amp; oats for to grind for the cows</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Dan went to Gananoque with the grist very very stormy high winds with some snow drift</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Dan thrashed some peas and other chores very cold</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Dan went for a load of wood to the chantie the road is very heavy with drift very cold with North wind</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Dan drew two loads of wood brought the last one here we have to buck saw the wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this evening cold stormy day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Dan and Bruce &amp; his Boys sawed at Wallaces got it all cut he brought half a load of it here</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Dan drew 2 loads of wood took one of them to Wm Willsons 1 1/2 cords $2.25 per cord left the other here very cold day I tended the cattle</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Dan drew 2 loads of wood left them here</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Dan went for a load of wood he atended to the cattle in the forenoon went for it in the afternoon I went to the Annual Meeting of the Agriculture Socitie it as in the Dickee hall it was well attended</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Dan drew 2 loads of wood I attended to the cattle he left them here fine cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Dan went to the 6 Con for wood this morning came home without any it snowed and drifted so that he had to leave it at Snider corner the road filled up</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Smith preached this morning he came down on the Express did nto get down 6 oclock this morning there was very few out the roads filled up</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Dan finished thrashing the peas we cleaned them up had 13 bushel very stormy day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>we cleaned up the peas &amp; oats for to grind for cattle we put 7 1/2 bushel in two barles for seed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Dan went to Gananoque with 58 bushel of peas &amp; oats got them ground for the cattle it turned a very day snowed &amp; blew filled the Roads again</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1883</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Jan</td> <td>18</td> <td>Fixed the granery for the ground stuff &amp; Dan emped the bags &amp; took them home</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Dan went out to help Bruce to get wood I finished collecting for the Bible Socitie I got $13.75 gave it to Mr Redmond he enclosed it in a letter to Revd Mr Green I Registered it in the post ofice for him</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Dan helped Bruce to get wood &amp; saw it they came near night with the saw &amp; horse powr got it sett at dark enough to do us a few Dasy fine day a little rain after dark</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Greacie preached this morning very cold &amp; stormy</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>We killed the Charly cow she is good beaff Bruce helped us very cold day heavy wind N West we intend to kill the hogs it was so cold we could not do it</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Dan cut down the Beef &amp; cut up the four quarters cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Dan went to Chanty for Wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Do Do Do Watt and Lizie came here this afternoon she is geting so that she can out Watt went to Brockville on the Express</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Dan is drawing wood I atend to the cattle have to take them to Taylors well at the station Watt got back on the Express it was after 9 oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>IDan went to help Thomas Bradley to draw barn timber from the 9 concession fine day with a little snow Revd Mr Shane preached this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Dan went for wood drew tou loads here</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Dan banked out all the wood that was in the rear to Johnstons raod brought one home took it Wallaces fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>very stormy day rain and snow with high wind very little done except geting some wood cut with with the Buck saw</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1883</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Febuary</td> <td>1</td> <td>Dan drew wood left 3/4 of a cord at the church took the rest of the load to Wallaces</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Dan drew 2 loads took first to Wallaces left the other here cold day with high wind</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>very stormy day cut wood with the Buck saw we intend to cut with the serkler saw</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Baillie preached this morning Mr Shane at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Dan went for a load of wood this morning &amp; brought his Father in with him to help to saw wood they sawed some in the afternoon Bruce helped I quiled for Jennet</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Dan and his Father went to the road for to draw straw they drew 4 loads put them in the old Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Dan &amp; his Father drew one load of straw &amp; 3 load of hay one in the old barn 2 over the horses Stable &amp; one in the New Barn cold day I quiled</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Dan &amp; his Father drew straw put it in the old Barn and one load was put in the yard</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>the roads filled compleatly filled up so that there is travel on them to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Dan took his Father home with a small stacke of straw that I gave him there is no wood drawing could bring none home Dan took Jennet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Richards preached here this morning at Sand Bay at 2 oclock Fairfax at night he stoped here at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Dan got a new bolster for the Frount Bobby I went to a meeting to apoint Dligates for to go to Delta on Saturday it was held in the Drill Shed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>we killed 4 pigs taht we feed they are good Bruce helped us fine day Dan went to the Chanty to get out lumber George Mathew went with him he is going to chop cord wood for us</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>I took care of the stock</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Dan came home this afternoon he brought 2 logs for Wallaces wood shed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>We Sawed wood Bruce &amp; his Boys helped</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1883</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Febuary 18</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Luague held Missionary meeting in our church today he gave a fine Leacture on Mission work</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Dan went to the Chantie this afternoon he is drawing sawlogs his Father is helping him storm i the forenoon I fell &amp; hurt my head &amp; sholder this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>I am taken cair of the cattle cold weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Vive came from Delta on the Rail this afternoon she is going to Toronto Lila is with her</td> <td>21</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Dan went back to the Chantie this morning Vive is going on the Express to Toronto Ettie is stoping here till she comes back</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>I went to Revd Mr Shanes this morning to A session meeting Mr Morehead was there then was a session meeting in the church after at half past 1 and preparatic servic at 2 oclock it was a good meeting Dan brought a load of lumber home at night fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached &amp; had the communion</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>we cleaned up 14 bushel of wheat Dan intends to go to Gananoque tomorrow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Dan went to Gananoque with two bags of Buckwheat and 14 bushel of wheat he got the flour &amp; left the Buckwheat they could not grind it that day I went to the Station to the Election &amp; voted for Dr Preston</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Dan went to the Chanty this afternoon he intends to draw some of the cordwood that is there to Gananoque the rest of the week</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1883</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>March</td> <td>1</td> <td>I took care of the stock fine day warm with a little rain at night wind south</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>fine day the wind has got round to the north</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>hard frost last night very cold this morning Dan came home too night he drew 3 loads of wood to Gananoque</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Crage preached this morning Mr Shane at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Dan went to the Chantie this afternoon he intends to draw more wood to gananoque</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>stormy day snow &amp; wind I took care of the cattle</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>the roads is drifted full again it snowed about 6 inches I began to feed the cows hay very cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>cold day I take care of the cattle</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Jennet went to Gananoque with Wm McNiels Daughter in a cutter fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>very dull this morning snow a little then rain Dan came home he was in Gananoque with a load of wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this morning very stormy very few out</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>we sawed with the circular Bruce &amp; Abs son &amp; Mr Thral helped it is very windy with a heavy drift they finished all</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Dan went to Abs with the team &amp; helped him to saw fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Dan brought 6 bags of oats from the front Barn he then went for a load of lumber Blairs saw mill</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Dan went to Black Rapids to see about ceder posts</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Dan went to Black Rapids for ceder posts he got 100 he brought 80 and Bruce McNiel brought 20 of his he got 75 of his own Ab NcNiel got remainder that was there</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>storming this morning &amp; sold Tom horse to N Gardener for one hundred dollars we cleaned up oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>18</td> <td>Revd Mr Hanes preached this morning Mr Shane did not preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>I went to Kingston to the Presbytery very stormy day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snowed about 12 inches Billie went Parry Sound Miss Rogers came here for the Holidays</td> <td>20</td> <td>Dan took cair of things and split wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>he went to Gananoque for {illegible} I got home all night on the Express</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Dan went to Gananoque with feed grind for the cows he had 23 Bushel of oats Jennet with him fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Dan took the slaugh to Bruces then he went for a load of lumber to {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Dan went this morning for lumber he brought tow loads</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Shane preached this morning fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Dan drew 2 loads of lumer Mrs Rogers went to Gananoque on the Express</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Dan went to Chantie &amp; look for shingle lumber could find none he drew a load of {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Dan to the Chantie for wood he brought 2 loads took {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Dan went to the funeral of a Son of Mr J Reids Gananoque</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Dan drew stuff from the saw mill fine day {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>Dan split wood wood most of the day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Names of partys that subscribed for the supert of a minister at Lansdowne &amp; Fairfax for the amount &amp; arrears</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>amount</td> <td>subcribed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>John David Latimer</td> <td>paid nothing</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>James Greay</td> <td>paid 6 indue 2</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Samuel Copland</td> <td>indue 1</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>John P McC{illegible}</td> <td>Paid to 1880 } indue 2</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mrs " " " "</td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thomas {illegible}</td> <td>paid one year 20</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6a1f2d20a8e62129f0ac4b132cc825d7.pdf dda929bae7f903893ee5c6ba38917703 PDF Text Text ������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/06a4a7febc95eadde0bfe98898026425.pdf f1ea58b3ff1d39873bc381348670171d PDF Text Text William Beatty (1806-1897) 1879-1880 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers 1879 February 1 2 Ad went to Perth with Bruce McNiel for to look for a horse he Sold one of his Malcoms drew 2 loads of wood left 1 home took the other to the road Revd Mr McClean preached this morning for us & at night for the Methodists Hugh McKay took him to Fairfax 3 I went with Mr McMullan along Mr McClean to see Mr Darling he is some better Malcom drew 1 load here to the road 4 Malcom drew 1 load home & 1 to the road I took care of the cattle fine day 5 Malcom went to the woods drew 2 loads of wood 1 home 1 to the road the Revd Mr Greacey moderated in a Call in the church for Mr Matthews it was unanamous all the members & adherents Signed the call there was a missionary meeting at night the church was well filled the Collection was $5.30 6 Malcom drew only one load to the road fine day 1 �7 Malcom drew 1 load here he cut wood for me in the afternoon I expect the horses to go to Claton ran a load of Mr Matthews Furniture if Ad comes home 8 Ad did not come home Malcom did nothing for us the horses was in the Stable all day Ad & Bruce got home at night they got a horse at Almount {Almonte} 9 Ad took Mr Hutchins to Fairfax this morning there was very few Revd Mr Garrat preached in the morning Mr Matthews at night 10 Billie got some Ash stuff at the road got it to the Mill for to be planed & grove & tongue 11 Stormy day snow & rain Ad & Malcom went to the 6 concession for to get out some logs Billie & Jennet went to Gananoque to a tea meeting 12 Billie got the Stuff up from the Mill still Storming there is quite a crust on the Snow Revd Mr Thompson came here on the Express 13 Billie made the Stairs down the Sellar way hung the doors on the woodshed & Seller way 14 Stormed some of the Staving around the kitchen 2 �15 he worked at the kitchen all this week Ad & Malcom came home from the 6 con they got in 50 logs cold weather with some Snow last night and today 1879 February 16 Mrs Barns Ida came home the Revd Mr {illegible} preached this morning no one came to take him to Fairfax Mr Garrat preached evening 17 I cut wood & atended to the cattle Ad & Malcom worked at the road cold day 18 I cut wood in the forenoon Malcom cut wood fine in the afternoon I fixed Ads harness in the afternoon 19 Malcom & me cleaned up the Buck wheat & peas in the New Barn this morning Malcom thrashed peas that we got from Bruce McNiel {illegible} 20 I went to Kingston with Hugh McKay on the Morning Express for to see Revd J G Smith in our church afairs came home on the 3.10 Express all well Ad & Malcom went to the 6 Concession to work 21 Albert came last night to for Mr Barnes & Ida they went to Delta this morning the Revd Hugh Thompson went to Glenrail on the Mixed to night very cold time Watt & Charley went home the roads is bad 3 �22 23 I have a pain in my side can do nothing Ad and Malcom came home from the Chanty Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning Mr Matthews at night Mr Matthews went to Fairfax with Hugh McKays horse Snow {rest illegible} 24 Ad & Malcom helped Bruce to Saw wood at home they then went to Wms Ad went to Gananoque in the afternoon 25 they finished Sawing at Wm McNiel's Malcom came home before night & cut Some wood for me the Revd Hugh Thompson came on the Express from Glenvail & Harrowsmith where he preached last Sabbath 26 Malcom cut wood in the woodshed Ad & Malcom went to the 6th concession to draw 27 Wat came for to run a line for Wm. McNiel Saw logs fine day the roads very heavy we got a telegram for Ad this morning I took it to him he had gone to the line I did not see him 28 Ad & Malcom went to the 6 con to draw sawlogs 1879 March 1 Ad & Malcom brought home a load of wood at night I can do nothing my Side the pain so bad I have put on three mustard plasters on this week 4 �2 Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garrat at night 3 Ad put the harness on the colts this afternoon for the first he took them to the road Malcom went to the 6 concession banked out wood brought a load home at night 4 Malcom went for wood this morning brought 1 load for himself Stormed in the afternoon he did not go back 5 Ad & Malcom went to the 6 con to draw logs fine day 6 Ad came home with a load of Cedar posts he had 40 he got them in Leeds across Sand Bay 7 Ad went to the 6th con drew 18 ash logs for fence Stuff 8 Ad brought home 70 Ceder posts he took them to the road Malcom came home with him fine day 9 Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 10 Ad brought out the horsepowr & sawed what wood we had the wood Shed is filled Ad had his horses helping him Wallace teamed warm day the Snow is setteling fast Ad took the horsepowr up to Ab after we finished here 5 �11 Malcom Split wood here all day there is no traveling on the roads they are So Soft the horses slumps off 12 Malcom & me cleaned the peas in the New Barn that Ad got from Bruce for seed had 9 bushel he is thrashing Some of the old ones fine day cleaned {illegible} had five bushel they are only fit for feed 13 Ad & Malcom went to Shanty for to get out Stuff for fence Keen Frost last night 14 I took care cattle 2 lambs came & died they were very weak cannot Stand up 15 blustering day Snow & wind Ad brought home a load of ceader pickets 16 Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garrat at night I went with Mr Matthews he had his own horse 17 Ad & Malcom out to the Shanty for to get out logs pet cow a calf this morning very Stormy day wind & Snow 1879 March 18 Ad went to J Starks Sale bought a Cotsworth Ram for $8.50 he two in the Spring Malcom is banking out 19 Ad brought the Ram here the White cow calved last night 6 �20 Ad brought out the Chester boar here I went with Mr Matthews to Mr Kinkers & Mr Darlings he is no worse he thinks that his toe is better fine day 21 Ad went to Delta with a load tanbark Malcom went out to the shanty with Bruce yesterday 22 Ad took another load of bark to day to Delta I attended the cattle and other chores 23 Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 24 Malcolm brought a load of wood from the 6 Con this forenoon a load of Cedar pickets in the afternoon Ad left them a Sumons when the road was bad very Stormy in the afternoon Snow & rain 25 I went to Kingston on the Express for to Presbytery with the call for the Revd Algrenan Mathews 26 about 4 inches snow last night 27 got home on the Mixed this morning there was a large attendance of members at the Presbytry Mr Mathews accepted & the Induction is to take place on the 8th of April at ten oclock in the forenoon the Revd Mr Greacey is to Preach Mr Gallacher is to adress people &Mr & Willson the Minister 7 �28 I took care of the cattle cold day 29 Snow and rain most of the day Ad & Malcom came home from the chantry 30 I went Fairfax this afternoon for to read the Elect for the Induction of the Revd Mr Mathews I read it here in the morning Mr Garrat preached at night the roads is very bad 31 Malcom came and drew dung to the north field in the afternoon got the horse shod in the forenoon at Lattimers he is drawing with the slaugh 1879 April 6 1 Malcolm is drawing dung Billie came from Delta with the cutter the roads are bad Hirhan Kaforta came with him 2 Malcom drawing dung Jennet went to Kingston on the Express Mary Jane McNiel went with her they are going to RevdMr McPhersons on a visit fine cold day 3 Malcolm is drawing dung I took care of cattle 4 Do {Ditto} Do Do Do 5 Do{Ditto} Do Do Do RevdMr Matthews preached at Fairfax I went with him & read the Edict for the Induction Wm Cornett took us 8 �up with the Slaugh Mr Garnet preached this morning Mr Matthews at I read the Edict 7 Malcom drew dung I took care of the cattle {illegible} the Revd Mr Greacey at the Station he came for the Induction 8 I met Revd Messers Willson & Chamber & Gallacher at the station Mr Gallaher preached Mr Greacey adressed the Minister Revd Mr Algrenan Matthews Mr Willson there was a good meeting fine day Malcolm finished drawing the dung here he then went to the road to draw there the Dittch 9 2 year old Calved the morning and the Bradley cow Billie went to Delta 10 Stormy day Snow and wind & very cold with hard frost 11 very Cold wind North with little Snow & drift 12 fine day but cold Ad Sowed about 1 1/2 bushel of Fall Rye on Ridges the center East End North it is for paster 13 Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garret at night 14 Billie came from Delta to day cold day 15 Malcom Split wood in the shed all day I fixed the partition of the little room in the shed 9 �16 Ad & Malcom went to Shanty to cut wood 17 Cold backward time trying to get a horse started it is hard frozen yet 18 worked a little at the hotbed & let some water of the potato ground cold backward time Ad and Malcom is at the chanty 19 Ad and Malcom came home from the shanty this afternoon they had a fine time for work 1879 April 20 the Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning &Mr Matthews at night 21 Wallace & Malcom went out to the shanty & to draw in some logs that is at the mill they have begun to saw Wallace want to get his Seed Sowed 22 I had to make out a list of the connects to me on the Liquor cases for Mr Fields fine dry time 23 Wallace came home from the sawmill he got all his lumber sawed he brought 4 peices of ash for big wheel rims fine day roads is good 24 Ad went to the Sawmill to get in logs for Macleans house 10 �25 Ad came home from the sawmill he got all done that he wanted & brought the straping for the kitchen and some other Stuff 26 I sowed cabbage seed and Tomattos in the hot bed I could not get it ready sooner I took the covering of the Strabery bed and planted some crepers at the church 27 Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garrat at night fine day 28 Malcom spread dung at the Road most of the day came home in the afternoon & spread dung in the North East field & helped me to kill a calf at night fine day 29 Malcolm finished Spreading dung in the field I got 5 cents for the hind quarters and 4 for the forequarters its weight 50 lbs 30 Ad sowed 8 bushel of oats at the road in the bush field he got the seed here we cleaned up 6 bushel more they are out of the seed that he got at Perth last year 1879 May 1 rain and Snow this forenoon the snow {illegible}to cover the ground all white {illegible} Ad was home with the teams they have the plow cutter working 2 Malcom fixing up the fence along the side Road & North end in the forenoon we fixed around the 11 �frount P{illegible} in the afternoon {rest of entry illegible} 3 4 Malcom was out at the road I fixed some of the Straberrys fine drying day the ground is wet yet Revd Mr Garret preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 5 Ad took the Boar out to the road this morning Malcom worked out there I attend a meeting at Mr Matthews 6 Malcom & me worked out the garden lane fence from the ditch so as to Sink or bore holes he bored some holes & then he dug 7 Malcom Spaded a peice of a ridge for more Straberrys I planted it with potatos & planted the garden 8 Ad began to sow & sowed {illegible} Bushels of fall Rye on the North half of the East Midel field it is for paster 9 Sowed 5 bushels of peas & 9 bushels of oats & barley in the north half of the West Midle they are working the 4 Colts & the Blacks I went to the funeral of Miss Clear She was Buired in Robinsons burying ground there was 90 teams Revd Mr Matthews preached 12 �10 11 they finished the field & cleaned out the {illegible} Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning &Mr Garret at night {illegible marginal notes} 12 I sowed 3 bushels of wheat in the field front at night 13 they plowed where the Beets {rest of entry illegible} 14 {illegible} &draged in some oats & Barley they worked at the Same field I planted {illegible} 15 fine rain last night nothing done this forenoon 16 they plowed draged & raked in the Buck wheat field fine growing 17 worked in the same field Ad had George Lattimers horses to day instead {rest of entry illegible} 1879 May 18 Mr Garrat preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 19 they finished the plowing and sowing here to Day he has sowed 3 1/2 bushel of oats & Barley in all 1 1/2 bushel of wheat in the field where the potatos was 13 �last year Ad draged & raked the garden it was plowed too wet 20 Ad worked the 3 teams at the road in the big field south of side warm day I went to a meeting at Dickes Hall for a pair delagates to go the Convention at Delta on the 22nd it was the most shamefull act of packing that I ever saw there was a {illegible} of Websters of 20 that did all 21 they are all working at the road in South field Ad went to Delta this afternoon Ellen went with him to Lizies she is very poorly he is going to get potatoes for seed he had one of Bruces horses 22 Wallace & Malcom plowed &draged at the Road 23 Ad came home last night with 13 bushel of potatos he paid 50 cents per bushel Jenny had a colt this forenoon there quite a frost this morning 24 they all worked at the Road got all Sowed 25 Revd Mr Matthews preach this morning 26 Wallace & Malcom scatting the Buckwheat straw in the field that is come of the we fixed up the North cross fence {rest of page blank} 1879 14 �June 1 Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 2 Malcom was out at the road in the forenoon in the afternoon helping Wallace and me to mix mortar for his house 3 Malcom was out to the road I helped Wallace to day 4 Malcolm bored holes for the lain fence 5 Malcom plowed at the raod I was at the Election at the station voted for Richardson fine day 6 I helped to clean the church Mr Thompson Wm A Cornett & A Cornett did it heavy rain most of the day 7 Malcom helped Wallace at the building of his celler Revd Mr Matthews preached this afternoon we had a Congregational Meeting we apointed Wm A Cornett Treasure and Wm Thompson & Wm A Cornett auditory 8 Revd Mr Matthews preached & held the Communion there was a large meeting the church was full 49 partook of the Communion that had taken there was that had no taken 9 Ad & Malcom planted some corn at the road 10 Malcom worked at the road I planted 50 Tomato plants fine rain last night and to day 15 �11 Malcom & Ad worked at there potatos ground {singing?} & picking rocks &draging I atend and arbaitration on our dividing our School Section 12 I went to the Road and droped potatos for Malcom & Ad he furrowed out fine rain to day 13 Ad and me finished planting his potatos they are in the Swamp next the road that they cleaned up 14 Ad planted corn in the same place I went with Mr Matthews to see Mr Darling he is very bad his tows and the Side of his foot is all black 15 Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning and Mr Matthews at night there was a Steady rain all day 16 we worked on the roads Malcolm & the horses Ad & me drew stones out of our woods put them between Taylors corner & our first ditch 17 went to the funeral of Mrs Cruthers Revd Mr Garrat preached in the Church it was filled So that there seats nor room for very many & some out Side She was buired at Robinson there between 50 & 60 teams I took the Pall Bearers 18 Ad finished our Road work Malcom cultivated the {weeds?} back of the barn with the wheeled cultivator wanting to put turnips in it very weedy Billie brought Jennet home Lizzie is a little better 1879 June 16 �19 Malcom plowed in the field back of the Barn Billie {worked of the Children?} fine day 20 Malcom finished the plowing & then drew ashes from the ashery & spread 2 loads on a Ridge 21 Malcom Drew ashes to the field that he plowed 22 Revd Matthews preached this morning Mr Garrat at night 23 Malcom draged the 5 ridges that he had put ashes on & then ridged them with the horses for Turnips & the forenoon he drew ashes in the afternoon & worked on the roads he went to Mallorytown got the Colts Shod & got the Turnip drill from Rob to Sow the turnips with Revd Mr Green the Bible Agent gave a lecture on the Spanish Armeda in the church there was a good atend. 24 Malcom drew Ashes I was with him all day he was here all night we took dinner at Mr Matthews 25 Ad raked Some of the rows or drills and Some of the with Rennies Prizie Swede Purple top 26 Sowed the remainder Rennies turnip seed 2 lbs began at the East fence & came west within 3 rows of the maple tree then we Sowed 2 rows of Waites Eclipse purple top Hybrid a little rain at 11 oclock I went a Strawberry festival in Show ground of Church of England 17 �27 Sowed nearly 1/2 lb of the Waites Hybrid then 1 row of the Red Surrey carrot then Some Sugar Beets & Suttons Champion P.T Swedes on the {illegible} of the peice part of the ground is very ruff 28 Malcom went through the potatos with the Cultivator & howed the potatos I lathed some in the house 29 Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning &Mr Matthews at night 30 howed in the garden I lathed part of the day & Sifted plaster & ashes & mixed them to put on the turnips part of them is up & the Black fly is taking them 1 Malcom put the ashes & plaster on the turnips this morning 29 rows there was a heavy Dew & fog I went to a Sabbath School Selebration at Dulcimain there was larger gathering Revd Messrs Horton Garrat & Bail &McQuague& several other preachers 2 Malcom cultivated in the garden I lathed in the Kitchen fine day very dry 3 Malcom & me run off lime for plastering the house expeck Hugh McKay the last of the week 4 Malcom hoed in the garden Ad & Wallace lathed over head in the kitchen I am not doeing much 5 I lath the Seller way Ad went for his grist to Gananoque that he took up on thursday 1879 July 18 �6 a little rain this pm 13 Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garrat at night 7 Hugh McKay came & plastered the Kitchen all hands was at work we took the plaster of the Kitchen overhead it was a hard job had for to take apart of the lath Hugh got the first coat on it all except {illegible} 8 Hugh went over it all this morning we all then went to Strawberry festivall for our church in the Agricul Hall the Escott Band was up 9 Malcom & me run of lime for a puttie coat Ad commenced to mow in the midle field South half of it the north half is in peas & oats 10 Malcom & Wallace hoed potatos out at the road Ad mowed finished the midle field & began the north field 11 Hugh put the puttie coat on the front room Malcom & Wallace hoed at the road 12 Malcom hoed in the forenoon Wallace {illegible} the midle field in the forenoon they {illegible} loads put them in the New Barn & put up {illegible} Ad mowed some in the orchard Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 19 �14 Hugh put the puttie coat on the Kitchen they drew in 3 loads of the Southfield Ad finished cutting the orchard 15 Hugh finished the celler this forenoon Ad mowed at the road 1879 July Aunt Lill brought {illegible} home 16 Ad went to Gananoque for Tinie McIntosh & Helen Smith they are coming on the Boat from Toronto Bessie went with him fine day Malcom mowed in the orchard raked up they drew in the afternoon after Ad came home they had 15 loads of it it was a good crop 17 they all worked at the hay at the road I am bad with my eyes 18 Do {Ditto} Do Do they finished cuting there 19 they raked & drew in 5 loads fine dry day 20 Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garrat at night 21 they drew in the last of the hay this forenoon at the Road Ad came & cut the old house field the rest of them hilled the potatoes at the road 20 �22 they all raked & cocked up what they could of the hay in the old house side till it rained then they went to the road expect Ad he mowed in the North east field there is not much rain it is much needed 23 they all worked at the potatos at the road 24 they fine had the hoeing very heavy rain at noon fine afternoon 25 they raked & drew in 3 loads from the north field loads from the old house field it is a fine crop 26 they cut the fall wheat and bound & Stacked it Wallace Jo Stone Malcom & Henery Webster Man raked & bound & drew 2 loads Wallace went to Young with Hellen Smith from the old house Wm McIntosh and Jennet fine day for work 27 Sold the Black mairs for $120 Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning and Mr Matthews at night 28 Ad cut the field East of the Barn & they raked & dew in 3 loads I went with Mr Matthews to see Mr Darling he is very poorly his mind wanders very much he prepaired to who the Lord call he says the will of the Lord be done 28 Ad & Malcom drew in 2 loads of hay from the field East of the Barn that finish our hay it is good 21 �29 Ad & Wallace & Malcom Ab McNiel to Ab McNiels to cut a field that Wallace got from him 30 they worked at Abs 31 they drew in the fall wheat had seven loads Malcom worked at the turnips 1879 August 1 Malcom is working at the turnips {illegible} Wallace is drawing home the hay from {illegible} 2 Billie came last night him & Ad & Wallace worked at Wallace house Malcom worked at the turnips 3 Revd Mr Matthews preach this morning Mr Garrat at night 4 Billie & Dan Davison worked at the {illegible} Ad & Wallace helped Malcom worked at the turnips dry time 5 they all worked at the except Malcom he worked at turnips 6 Do {Ditto} Do Do Do Do Do 7 Do {Ditto}Do Do 8 Billie & Dan went home last night Ad & Wallace worked at the house boarding up the Sides Billie & 22 �Dan got the rafters on & the rooff boarded & the girths for the doors & windows all in before they left Malcom worked at the Turnips he had Bruces old Maire went through them 9 10 Ad & Wallace went out to the road to cut oats there Malcom worked at the Turnips they are doing well Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 11 they all worked at the road at the oats they had to cradle the most of them Ad brock the reaper they drew in what was cut on Saturday there was a little Shower last night 12 Malcom & Wallace began to hook the peas they are good crop Ad & Bruce has been getting the Reaper fixed Jennie & Mary Jane McNiel went to Gananoque to meet Mrs Smith 13 Ad & Wallace Drew in 3 loads of peas & hook more Malcom was not hear his Wife is sick 14 Ad got the oats in the midle field Wallace & Malcom finished hooking the peas & they drew them in had 3 loads that is 6 in all fine day 15 Ad cut the Spring wheat in the field below the house this forenoon Wallace is binding it Malcom {illegible} Malcom came in the afternoon they Stoaked the wheat & drew 2 loads of oats from the midle field 23 �16 17 they drew 4 loads oats Alexander Cornett helped Ad 2 & him 2 it then began to rain & rain all day & most of the night Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garrat at night there was very few & Still raining 1879 August 18 Bessie came from Delta this morning she is going to Glentay with Jennet & Minnie Malcom is not working his Wife is Sick Ad is looking for a horse 19 Ad cut some of the oats in the south field the thrashers came this afternoon it is a new machin Wm & Dan {illegible} fine day after the rain 20 they thrashed the fall wheat & had 70 bushels they think there is a good deal of straw & chaff in it then they 120 bushel of oats Dan Cowan Bruce McNiel helped with there horses 21 Ad Wallace & Malcolm turned over the oats & got in 2 loads of oats they are too wet cleaned up bushel of oats & took to the mill the rest home for feed for the horses 22 heavy rain last night & this morning no work Wallace & Ad went to the Sawmill at the creek they brought home a load of boards & then turned over the grain in 2 small loads 24 �23 24 I went to see Mr Darling with Mr Nicholson he is no better they drew in 5 loads of oats & 1 load of wheat it was a fine drying day the Revd Mr Nicholson came down from Kingston on a visit Revd Mr Houston preached in the Ornghall this morning Mr Matthews at night 25 Ad cut the Spring wheat in the East field below the barn Bessie & Jennet went Glentay to see Ellen 26 Ad cut the oats at home Malcom worked at the turnips 27 Ad & Malcolm drew in a load of from the East field in the forenoon then went to the road & drew in oats Bessie & Jennet came home from Glentay last night 28 Ad went to Glentay to by a horse he went on the Express this afternoon all our horses {illegible} is down Malcom is seeing to the Wife She is Sick 29 Malcom is thrashing at Henery Webster's 30 I went to Escott to {illegible} Whites got the colt shod all round paid him four dollars Ad owed him for Shoeing the last time I then went to Young with Jennie She is going to Farmersville to school Stopt at {illegible} 25 �31 I went to Caintown& heard the Revd Mr {illegible} 1879 Sept 1 I took Jennie to Farmersville the School is full She cannot get in till next term I got home at night all well 2 Malcom is not doing anything the two last days 3 Malcom worked at the turnips for I am doing neather heavy rain last night some storms to day 4 Ad got home to day he has got a fine heavy horse Six years old he gave $100 dollars for him 5 Ad began to plow in the centre field North end 6 Ad is plowing I helped Wallace to make a place to mix his grout for the house Malcom went at the {turnips?} 7 Revd Mr Belemy preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 8 Malcom helped Wallace to get greand & to fill up where the water had run away the old road there was a good many shower through the day Ad plowed 9 Ad is plowing Malcom is at the turnips 10 I went to Delta this morning with the Charlie colt & Buggy acted as Judge on Sheep Stoped at Watts Lizie 26 �is so well that Billie took her out in the Buggy there was a good show of everything rain 11 got home this evening I brought Jessie and Phila home Hiram Laforta came with me he is going to work with Shields Malcom is plowing Ad is Sick 12 Malcom finished the North half of the midle field where the peas & oats was he then draged it 13 Malcom finished the draging & then he began to draw ashes from the Ashery to it he drew 3 loads put that on one ridge I fell & hurt my arm & can do nothing it is so sore 14 Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr {illegible] at night 15 Malcom is drawing ashes he drew 8 loads Ad helped to load fine day 16 Malcom drawing loads of Ashes Ad helped to load 17 Malcom is drawing he drew loads I went to Meeting in the church the Revd Mr Greasie of Gananoque was there it was concerning the Home Mission grant very few there 18 Bruces Man & team helped them to draw they drew loads of ashes Ad went to Mr Fergusons and got a load {rest of line illegible} 1879 27 �Sept 19 Alexander Cornett and Bruces man thrashing {illegible} is helping to draw {illegible} Malcom {illegible] Bruces Man drew 4 he draged in the afternoon 20 Ad drilled in the North half of the midle field I drilled across the ridges Bruces draged in the forenoon 21 the Revd Mr Garrat preached in the morning Mr Matthews 22 Ad run the plow in the fall wheat this forenoon Malcom thrashed peas in the forenoon then cleaned out the furrows of the fall wheat in afternoon Ad drew gravel for Wallace 23 Malcom thrashed peas Ad began to plow at the road 24 I went to the funeral of Major Johnston he was buired at the Union Church Revd Mr Huston preached he was assisted by the Revd Mr Carrol there 58 teams the church was full Malcom helped Wallace to grut fine day rain in the morning 25 Malcom helped Wallace to grout Ad is plowing at the road it is for fall wheat 26 Malcom helped Wallace to grout Ad is rolling & draging for to fine the land for the wheat then he come for the drill to Sow it he had an old Mair of Bruces She got Scared at the cars & run away brock the drill & spran his ankle so that he can do nothing 28 �27 28 Wallace & Malcom put in the wheat fine day they then drew gravel the Revd Mr Matthews this morning Mr Follock preached at night 29 Malcolm is not working Ad went to Gananoque for for{illegible} 30 Malcom is not working his Wife is sick I went to Kingston on the Express to the Presbytery the a large atendance of Minister & Elders the Revd Mr Burton of Bellvile gave up his charge and is going to Toronto to a Congregational Church there I stopt at Cilia hotel 1879 October 1 Atended Presbytry they did not get through till after Express time stoped at the Cilia hotel {illegible marginal notes} 2 I acted as Judge in {illegible} & Agriculture stock at the Midland Fair it was a good success some fine Stock fine roots {illegible} grapes in fact everything was good got home on the midnight Express {illegible marginal notes} 3 Malcom helped Wallace to grute his house very warm dry time I got wood & other chores 4 Ad & Malcom is puting out dung on the wheat at the Road very dry time 29 �5 Revd Mr Huston preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 6 Billie & Dan came to work at Wallaces house Ad helped them Malcom drew dung to the wheat at the road 7 Ad helped Billie at the house Malcom drew dung 8 Malcom began to dig the potatos Ad & Wallace helped Billie at the house Wallace got home from Brockville last night he was there as a witness Billie went home to Delta this afternoon 9 Malcom is diging potatos Tom Coslow is helping Ad Wallace & Bruce is Shingling Malcom & Coslow is diging potatoes they are a good crop 10 Malcom brought out a load of potatos20 bushel Ad & Wallace finished Shingling the South Side of the house very dry time 11 Malcolm & Ad brought another load of potatos 20 bushel they are all diging to day Jennet & Jenie went to Gananoque they finished diging the potatos they are a good crop 12 the Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garrat at night 13 Malcom draged the potatos ground & gathered up the small potatos & the topes very dry time 30 �Ad & Wallace worked at the house Billie & Dan came out to day David &Vive came from Parry Sound 14 Malcom drew wood from our own bush it is old wood they all worked that is Ad Wallace Billie & Dan 15 work Same as yesterday David &Vive went to Delta with Jack {illegible} 16 Do {Ditto} Do Do 17 Malcom helped Wm McNiel to thrash Ad & Wallace Shingled 1879 Oct 18 19 a little rain this morning Malcom drew a load of wood for his Brother Johns in the forenoon he drew sand for the sistren in afternoon Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning Matthews at night 20 Malcom drew gravel to the Stable grout 21 Malcom drew 1 load of wood from the sixth concession to the Road 22 Malcom Sand to the garden at where the Straburys is going to be planted 31 �23 Malcom drew a load of wood to the Road from the sixth consession the roads is good 24 Hugh McKay came this morning to plaster the cistern the water lim that Ad got was land plaster he got a barrel from H. McKay at Westons he then went to Gananoque & got one for him Hugh finished the cistren after dinner he says it is a fine job Malcom & me atended him Ad took Jinne to Farmersville to school Mis Douset went with them 25 Malcom drew 2 loads of wood from the 6th consession left one here & took one to the Road 26 Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garrat at night 27 Ad began to plow at the road Malcom is husking corn there there has been Some very cold days with hard frost so that the pipes is burst & they have stoped making cheese on Saturday 28 Malcom finished husking the corn at the Road Ad is plowing the ground is very dry 29 Malcom helped me to grout the stable David &Vive came from Delta Billie brought a horse from Mr Lain at Lyn for David to take home with him he paid {illegible} for him 30 David &Vive went home on this afternoon he sent the horse away this morning {rest of entry illegible} 32 �31 Malcom & me grouted part of the stable in the forenoon I went to Gananoque with Wallace {rest of entry illegible} cold 1879 Nov put the cows in at night most time 1 2 Malcolm & me finished the grouting the North east end of the Stable Ad went to Gananoque with a load of turnips he got 30 cents per bushel Malcom thrashed some peas in the afternoon Revd Mr Houston preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 3 Malcom thrashed peas Snowed & blowed most of the day & the snow is about 3 inches that is the first to by we had the cows in all day 4 Malcom & me finished grouting the Stable got a good job done on it Ad went to the Sawmill Ad drew in some of his logs brought a load of Stuff home 5 Malcom did not come to work Ad went to Sawmill drew in his logs cold day 6 No Malcolm yet Ad went to Sawmill they are Sawing 7 No Malcom yet Ad went to the Sawmill they are Sawing his Stuff 8 a little rain last night Snow all gone this morning No Malcom yet Ad & me pulled Turnips in the 33 �forenoon Wallace & Ad finished the pulling of the Turnips covered them with Straw for fear of frost I went to the Church Mr Matthews preached fine warm day the turnips is a good crop 9 let the Ram out to day the Revd Mr Matthews preached the church was filled full it was Communion Sabbath 59 Members partook a number of Athens persons belonging to other churches 10 Ad went for Appels to Rockport No Malcom 11 Ad plowed at the Road I mended his boots & got some wood 12 Tom Coslow & me toped turnips Ad plowed at the road little rain 13 heavy rain last night Wallace & toped & drew 5 loads of turnips to the celler {illegible} plowed in field below the turnip piece 14 Ad plowed in the forenoon Wallace in the afternoon Ad took 20 bushels of turnips to the Station Sold them for 30 cents per bushel put 2 loads in our cellar & he took a load home fine day 15 heavy rain & wind last night most of the day no work done 1879 Nov 16 no meeting Revd Mr Matthews went to Morton to Preach and the Revd Mr Garrat preached 34 �{illegible side note} 17 Wallace plowed in the midle field it is sod the Stubble is too wet to plow Ad went to look for a beef 18 Ad went to Delta this afternoon Stormy day Snow & rain no work done 19 Wallace plowed in the Northeast field Snowed & Stormed most of the day Ad got home after dark traded the Jackson Colt for a horse 20 the Snow is 9 inches deep this morning Stormy day wind & Snow & very cold no work 21 Ad went to 6th con for a load of wood he left here very Stormy day wind & Snow 22 Still Storming very blistering weather no work 23 Revd Mr Matthews preached Stormy day 24 I cut wood Ad & Wallace Killed the hogs they Killed them at the Road came with the slaugh & took our 2 out there cold & windy 25 Ad & Wallace got in all the turnips Sold over 40 bushels at the Station 25 c per bushel fine day 26 Ad plowed in the north field South East quarter rather too much Snow in the furrow 35 �30 27 Ad is plowing James MacDonald cleaned out the cross furrows or ditch in the North field where Ad is plowing this afternoon 28 Ad plowed he finished that part of the North field in the forenoon plowed for a ditch down the east line so as to take the water to the ditch James McDonald Shoveled all day little rain 29 Ad plowed Sod in the west midle field James McDonald is Shoveling the ditch down the east line from the ditch on the South of the North field to the north Cross ditch Revd Mr Huston preached in the morning Mr Matthews at night 1879 Dec 1 Ad drew 2 loads of wood from our own Woods 2 Ad plowed in the ditch McDonald shoveled out the earth he then plowed Sod midle field 3 the Thrashers came to the road last night to thrash Stormy day Ad took out to the road this McDonald went with him Steding Anlgun & his Son Stoped all night his Son is going to Youngs School 4 {strikethrough} Ad went to Gananoque with the Slaugh in the afternoon young John McIntosh from Branford he was looking the Lyn Mills 36 �5 John McIntosh went on the Express Ad & Abia was here for dinner Snow is most gone 6 Ad went to the 6 concession for a load of wood snow all gone he had a hard time geting home 7 rain Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garrat at night 8 Ad plowed Sod McDonald Cleaned out the cross ditch where Ad is plowing fine day 9 hard frost last night no plowing McDonald thrashed peas half the day 10 rain last night & most of the day no work 11 Ad is plowing Sod in the midle field 12 Ad plowed a little this forenoon the frost last & the way it is rising now he had to stop 13 hard frost last night Ad helped Wallace to ditch in the field next the Rail Road 14 Snowed Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 15 Snowed about 5 inches last night & is still snowing 37 �16 Ad helped Wallace to ditch in the forenoon {illegible} the sixth concession for a load of wood we got {illegible} Watt & David came from Delta to night {illegible} 17 Snowed about 4 inches last night 18 David went home to Parry Sound on the Express {illegible} to Delta to day little Watt came on the express from Pembroke he was at the Presbytery {illegible} 19 Ad took Watt to Delta for to see B{illegible} 1879 Dec 20 21 Ad got home in the night Rob & his Mother came here & went home again good Slaughing Revd Mr Matthews preached Mr Garrat at night stormy 22 Ad Drew a load of wood from the 6th concession the roads is very heavy with Snow & rain yesterday 23 Ad drew a load of wood home then went to Young to go to Farmersville for Bessie & Jenie tomorrow 24 Ad got home in the night he brought Bessie & Jennie rain & Snow most of the day I cut wood & tended the cattle 25 Mr Dean & his wife was here for dinner that was all Billie did not come 38 �26 Ad has been thrashing at Wm McNiel's 27 the thrashers came here this afternoon they Sett the machine that is all they did Stormed most of the day rain & Snow 28 the Revd Mr Houston preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 29 the thrashers thrashed the wheat had 2 bushel the rats had destroyed it badly had 130 bushel of oats drizzling rain & Snow 30 Ad took 10 bushel of oats to mail for 2 feed the beef Snowed about 4 inches 31 Ad went for a load of wood he left it here I went to the School meeting Steven Findlay was reelected under a {preelect?} 1880 Jan 1 Ad went to Young to Rob { illegible} Farmersville the ground is {illegible} 2 Ad came home this afternoon fine day 3 Bessie & Mary Jane went to {illegible} 4 the Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning 39 �rain snow day 5 Ad took Wallace & a man out to the chanty for to chop wood he brought a load home here fine day 6 Ad out 5 bags of fall wheat & 2 of Spring we cleaned them up for the Mill & we cleaned 5 bags of oats 7 Ad went to Gananoque to mill Bessie & Miss Alguire went to farmersville yesterday in the rain Bessie is going to go to School there for to Study the languages in the High School there 8 I attended a liquor case between Ruben Fields License Inspector & Charles Stewart Watt Webster assisted we considered the case proven Stewart appealed & then atended the annual meeting of the Agricultur Socitie there was a good meeting received $4 in {illegible} Ad drew a load of wood from the 6 consession 9 Ad drew a load of wood he left it here fine day the Slaughing is nearly gone warm day Ad went to the 6 Concession & brought Wallace & the man that he had helping him to cut wood home high wind last night the Snow is nearly gone at the{illegible} 10 Ad went to the concession & brought Wallace and the man that he had helping him to cut wood home high wind last night the Snow is nearly all gone of the fields 11 Revd Mr Houston preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 12 Ad Wallace & Ezra came and killed the Bull that we were feeding he is in good order Wallace & Ezra went 40 �to the Shantie with the horses they took the Slaugh on the waggon they are going to bank out wood 13 Ad came out & cut down the beef he weighed 480 lbs that is the quarters he was two years old 14 Ad came cut up our half of the beef I have been cuting or rather sawing what wood we use there is no Snow the roads 1879 Jan rain 15 Ad sawed wood Wallace & Ezra came home from the Shanty 16 Jennet went to Farmersville Frank Alguire this afternoon fine day the Buggy goes well there is no Snow 17 fine warm day like April the Snow is all gone 18 Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garrat at night 19 Ad took Jennie to her School this morning Jennet came home last night fine day I did nothing I have diarrhoea 20 the wind is blowing from the East with Snow this morning a very Stormy all day 21 Ad went to the Shanty for the bank wood a fine day 41 �rain 22 very Stormy rain & Slet with wind in the afternoon rain & Snow 23 Ad came home with a load of wood this forenoon he left it here went back for another rain & Snow in the afternoon he that load home 24 Ad drew 2 loads of wood took 1 home & left 1 the other here Wallace went for Jennie 25 the Revd Mr Matthews preached at night 26 Ad took Jennie to the school & then went for a load of wood he left it here warm day the Slaughing is going fast 27 Ad drew a load of wood he left it here & took 6 1/2 bushel of Turnips to the Station 28 Ad went for 2 loads of lumber with the waggon to McCready's mill he took it home warm day 29 Ad do 2 loads of lumber from McCready's mill he left them here they are for a milkshed 30 Ad drew a load of fence lumber from the mill he left it here there is good waggoning fine day James Lattimer {illegible} 31 Ad went {illegible} Whites and got the horses shod the cauks has got dull & there is a good deal of ice on the Roads 1879 42 �Feb little snow little snow 1 RevdMr Matthews preached this morning Mr Joint preached Miss Lattimers funeral {illegible} O clock from Methodist church filled full 2 Mrs {illegible} was buired at the {illegible} buiring ground Revd W{illegible} preached for the church here it {illegible} was great {illegible} 3 they have all been {illegible} busy geting ready for a tea meeting at the house {illegible] the church it is a very stormy day wind & Snow 4 Ad went to the Shanty with Ezra he is going to chop cordwood Ad is going to bank it out there was a childrens tea meeting at 4 oclock this afternoon to cents for children from 25 for adults I went to {illegible} 5 Ad took hay & oats to the Shanty Ad & Wallace went & asked for a bee to be draw wood on Saturday 6 fine day Ad is banking out wood slaughing is good he asked hands for a bee in the afternoon 7 we had a good bee there was 15 loads brought here & 14 loads taken to the Road there was a light Snow falling most of the day 8 Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 9 Ezra cut wood in the Shed most of the day I went to the Station to the Council M eeting Mr A Cornett was put in pathmaster for our division Ad came Abia 43 �went to Young he intends to go to Brockville tomorrow little snow 10 I went to the Funeral of old Mr Burns he was 96 years old Revd Mr Huston preached in there church here it was well filled they then went to the Robinson graveyard 11 fine day Slaughing is good Ad went to the Shanty with Ezra for to draw sawlogs 12 I cut a little wood for the box stoves snow is going of very fast there is a soft thaw wind 13 I went to Gananoque with Wallace in the Buggy the Snow is nearly all gone there is fine wheeling I got measure for a coat & vest with Ch{illegible} he is to make them for 4 dollars & {rest of entry illegible} 1880 Feb 14 there was a little Snow but {illegible} Ad came home from chanty this afternoon 15 Revd Mr Matthews has the communion this morning 16 Ad went to the 9th concession with Ezra they are going get out shingle stuff fine day 17 I helped Wallace to grute or rather to beam fill he expect Billie out Mrs Gowan died last night 44 �Ellen went on the Express to Perth she is going to Ellans 18 rain this the Snow is going very fast warm wind 19 the Snow is all gone there was a very high wind last night it has blown down part of the fairground fence opposite the orchard 20 Ad came home from the woods this afternoon he could do nothing in the 9th consession the Swamp is open they came back the 6th & worked there 2 21 I atended a Session meeting in the church Mr Cochran was there Mr Moorhead did not come Mr Fullerton came and acknowledging his fault & promised not to do so again there was a congregational meeting after for to see about building a Mance very few came we are going to get lumber 22 Revd Mr Huston preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 23 Ad & Billie came from Delta this 4 noon Miss Tennet & Miss Stevens came with them they came in Buggys fine day 24 Billie is working at Wallace's house Ezra is working at Abram McNiel's cuting wood 25 Ad got Wilson Gilbert to make new fraim for the cirkler Saw they are going to wood at Abs for the Summer 45 �29 26 Bruce took the cirkler up to Abs to day very warm the Roads very bad the frost going away 27 Ad here the Boys is getting wood at Abs fine day 28 Billie went to Delta in the afternoon Miss Doun{illegible} Miss Ste{illegible} Revd Mr Matthews preach this morning Mr Garrat at night very heavy rain last night heavy high wings {winds} 1880 March 1 Ad & Bruce went to Abs to cut wood they have drag and cirkler saws fine day there was a little frost last night 2 Ad & the Boys is at Abs yet they did not come home 3 Ad Wallace Bruce Ab & Ezra came this morning with the horse powr & cirkler saw and cut all that wood that we have here they did a fine job 4 little rain last night Ad sawed there wood at the road Billie came from Delta this afternoon he says that the roads is in a fearfull State 5 very heavy rain last night the fields is in a swim Billie worked at Wallaces house 46 �6 7 I Split wood Ad went for Jennie this afternoon Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning Mr Matthews at night 8 Ad took a load of hay from the New Barn to day Billie helped him to load it he took it home very cold day with hard frost Mr James Mc{illegible} & two of Frank Halls daughters came on the Express this afternoon from Brockville fine day 9 I went to Kingston to the Presbytry on the Express there was a good atendance they kept up till 11 oclock I stoped at the Albon Hotel 10 I got home on the Express the Presbytery was not half when I left the Halls went home on the Express to Toronto &McElherne to Brockville 11 Ad went to McCready Mill for a load of lumber for Wallace at house Billie & Wallace is working at it 12 I went with Mr Matthews to see John Haislip he is very sick he administered the Sacrament to him and about fifteen or twenty other church members RevdMr Cornet asisted 13 I went to John Websters on the sixth concession and took the affidavit of his Daughter the Roads is good Billie went to Farmersville he is going to bring Bessie home 47 �14 Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garrat at night Snowed about 6 inches 15 I laid up the fence allong the roads to keep the sheep of the wheat fine day 16 David got of the Express this morning he sprained his knee in jumping of it {illegible} Snow about 6 inches to day 1879 Mar 17 Ad came out to David he is quite lame with his knee fine day {rest of line illegible} 18 David went away on the Express Ad took him down in the Buggy he is a great deal better 19 I taped 20 trees put milk pans to them the buckets is not scalded yet they dont run well 20 Jennet gathered 3 pails of sap and boiled it down I put the buckets to the trees & brought in the pans 21 Revd Mr Huston preached this morning Mr Matthews at night there is about 3 inches of Snow this morning 22 Ad took Prince home he is going to draw dung at the road fine morning Ellen got home from glentay on the Express all well there 23 I taped Ads boots Stormy day Snow and rain Jennet boiled 12 pails of Sap 48 �24 very cold this morning North west wind 25 cold all day Ad split some wood for me 26 fine calm day Ad sowed clover & timothy seed over the fall wheat & when he had all in the north field last year Miss Rogers an other three girles from Gananoque came on the Express to see Bessie 27 I split Some wood in the forenoon & went to a Session meeting in the church at two oclock we took waggon load of hay to the road out of the New Barn 28 Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garrat at night 29 Ad gathered 12 pails of Sap they boiled some of at house for hot sugar before Miss Rogers and the four girls went away on the Express 30 very cold morning North wind 31 Ad Wallace & Ezra came out and drew stone for the Milk shed they has to get some timber for a beam & plates the ones that we had roten got it rised fine day 1879 June 1879 13 Received from Hugh McKay for Sand & Stone $5.00 {line illegible} 49 �{rest of page appears blank} Highways Defined All allowances made for roads by the Crown Survey in any town township or place already laid out or hereafter laid out and also all roads laid out by virtue of any Statute on any roads where the public money has been expended for opening the same or whereon the Statute labour hath been usually performed or any road passing through the Indian Lands Shall be deemed Common and Public highways unless where such roads have been already altered or may hereafter be altered according to law L29-30V.651.S.315 Ad got 4 00 {Convent?} dinner $1 00 making Jennies boots 1 25 Sugar 2 Sundrys 1 3 00 Ad got for grass seed 8 00 and 25 c for Caster oil 25 Lamp chimnee and things 50 Moneys received from McDonald for the Lambs 50 �August 18 he {lost?} 2 $4 50 13 Do {Ditto} 2 5 00 19 Do {Ditto} 4 8 00 23 2 5 00 22 50 For more information on William Beatty, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.uoguelph.ca 51 � 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 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1879</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>February</td> <td>1</td> <td>Ad went to Perth with Bruce McNiel for to look for a horse he sold Ad of his Malcom drew 2 loads of wood left 1 home took the other to the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr McClean preached this morning for us &amp; at night for the Methodists Hugh McKay took him to Fairfax</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>I went with Mr McMullan along Mr McClean to see Mr Darling he is some better Malcom drew 1 load here to the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Malcom drew 1 load home &amp; 1 to the road I took care of the cattle fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Malcom went to the woods drew 2 loads of wood 1 home 1 to the road the Revd Mr Greacey moderated in a call in the church for Mr Matthews it was unanimous all the members &amp; adherents signed the call there was a missionary meeting at night the church was well filled the collection was $5.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Malcom drew only one load to the road fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Malcom drew 1 load here he cut wood for me in the afternoon I expect the horses to go to Claton ran a load of Mr Matthews Furniture if Ad comes home</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Ad did not come home Malcom did nothing for us the horses was in the stable all day Ad &amp; Bruce got home at night they got a horse at Almount {Almonte}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td></td> <td>Ad took Mr Hutchins to Fairfax this morning there was very few Revd Mr Garret preached in the morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Billie got some Ash stuff at the road got it to the mill for to be planed &amp; grove &amp; tongue</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>stormy day snow &amp; rain Ad &amp; Malcom went to the 6 concession for to get out some logs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Billie &amp; Jennie went to Gananoque to a tea meeting</td> <td>12</td> <td>Billie got the stuff up from the mill still storming there is quite a crust on the snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Revd Mr Thompson came here on the Express</td> <td>13</td> <td>Billie made the stairs down the cellar way hung the doors on the woodshed &amp; seller way</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>storm some of the Staving around the kitchen</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>he worked at the kitchen all this week Ad &amp; Malcom came home from the 6 con they got in 50 logs cold weather with some snow last night and today</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1879</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>February 16</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr {illegible} preached this morning no one came to take him to Fairfax Mr Garrett {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>I cut wood &amp; atended to the cattle Ad &amp; Malcom worked at the road cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>I cut wood in the forenoon Malcom cut wood fine in the afternoon I fixed Ads harness in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mrs Barns Ida came {illegible}</td> <td>19</td> <td>Malcom &amp; me cleaned up the Buckwheat &amp; peas in the New Barn this morning Malcom thrashed peas that we got from Bruce McNiel {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>I went to Kingston with Hugh McKay on the Morning Express for to see Revd JG Smith in our church afairs came home on the 3.10 Express all well Ad &amp; Malcom went to the 6 Concession to work</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Albert came last night to for Mr Barnes &amp; Ida they went to Delta this morning the Revd Hugh Thompson went to Glenrail on the Mixed to night very cold time Watt &amp; Charlie went home the roads is bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>I have a pain in my side can do nothing Ad and Malcom came home from the Chanty</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Garret preach this morning Mr Matthews at night Mr Matthews went to Fairfax with Hugh McKays horse</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Ad &amp; Malcom helped Bruce to saw wood at home they then went to Wms Ad went to Gananoque in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>they finished sawing at Wm McNiel's Malcom came home before night &amp; cut some wood for me the Revd Hugh Thompson came on the Express from glenvail &amp; Harrowsmith where he preached last Sabbath</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Snow {rest illegible}</td> <td>26</td> <td>Malcom cut wood in the woodshed Ad &amp; Malcom went to the 6th concession to draw</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Wat came for to run a line for {illegible} McNiel saw logs fine day the roads very heavy we got a telegram for Ad this morning I took it to him he had gone to the line I did not see him</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Ad &amp; Malcom went to the 6 con to draw sawlogs</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1879</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>March</td> <td>1</td> <td>Ad &amp; Malcom brought home a load of wood at night I can do nothing my side the pain so bad I have put on three mustard plasters on this week</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garret at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Ad put the harness on the colts this afternoon for the first he took them to the road Malcom went to the 6 concession banked out wood brought a load home at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Malcom went for wood this morning brought 1 load for himself stormed in the afternoon he did not go back</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Ad &amp; Malcom went to the 6 con to draw logs fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Ad came home with a load of cedar posts he had 40 he got them in Leeds across Sand Bay</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Ad went to the 6th con drew 18 ash logs for fence stuff ate</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Ad brought home 70 ceder posts he took them to the road Malcom came home with him fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Garrett preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Ad brought out the horsepowr &amp; sawed what wood we had the wood shed is filled Ad had his horses helping him Wallace teamed warm day the snow is settling fast Ad took the horsepowr up to Ab after we finished here</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Malcom split wood here all day there is no traveling on the roads they are so soft the horses slumps off</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Malcom &amp; me cleaned the peas in the New Barn that Ad got from Bruce for seed had 9 bushel he is thrashing some of the old ones fine day cleaned {illegible} had five bushel they are only fit for feed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Ad &amp; Malcom went to shanty for to get out stuff for fence Keen Frost last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>I took care cattle 2 lambs came &amp; died they were very weak cannot stand up</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>blustering day snow &amp; wind Ad brought home a load of ceader pickets</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garret at night I went with Mr Matthews he had his own horse</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Ad &amp; Malcom out to the shanty for to get out logs pet cow a calf this morning very stormy day wind &amp; snow</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1879</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>March</td> <td>18</td> <td>Ad went to J Starks Sale bought a Cotsworth Ram for $8.50 he two in the Spring Malcom is banking out</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Ad brought the Ram here the White cow calved last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Ad brought out the Chester boar here I went with Mr Matthews to Mr Kinkers &amp; Mr Darlings he is no worse he thinks that his toe is better fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Ad went to Delta with a load tanbark Malcom went out to the shanty with Bruce yesterday</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Ad took another load of bark to day to Delta I attended the cattle and other chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Malcolm brought a load of wood from the 6 Con this forenoon a load of cedar pickets in the afternoon Ad left them a Sumers when the road was bad very stormy in the afternoon snow &amp; rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>I went to Kingston on the Express for to Presbytery with the call for the Revd Algrenan Mathews</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>about 4 inches snow last night</td> <td>27</td> <td>got home on the Mixed this morning there was a large attendance of members at the Presbytry Mr Mathews accepted &amp; the Induction is to take place on the 8th of April at ten oclock in the forenoon the Revd Mr Greacey is to Preach Mr Gallacher is to adress people &amp; Mr &amp; Willson the Minister</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>I took care of the cattle cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>snow and rain most of the day Ad &amp; Malcom came home from the chanty</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td></td> <td>I went Fairfax this afternoon for to read the Elect for the Induction of the Revd Mr Mathews I read it here in the morning Mr Garret preached at night the roads is very bad</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>Malcom came and drew dung to the north field in the afternoon got the horse shod in the forenoon at Lattimers he is drawing th with the slaugh</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1879</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>1</td> <td>Malcolm is drawing dung Billie came from Delta with the cutter the roads are bad Hirhan Kaforta came with him</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Malcom drawing dung Jennet went to Kingston on the Express Mary Jane McNiel went with her they are going to Revd Mr McPhersons on a visit fine cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Malcolm is drawing dung I took care of cattle</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached at Fairfax I went with him &amp; read the Edict for the Induction Wm Cornett took us up with the slaugh Mr Garnet preached this morning Mr Matthews at I read the Edict</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Malcom drew dung I took care of the cattle {illegible} the Revd Mr Greacey at the station he came for the Induction</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>I met Revd Messers Willson &amp; Chamber &amp; Gallacher at the station Mr Gallaher preached Mr Greacey adressed the Minister Revd Mr Algrenan Matthews Mr Willson there was a good meeting fine day Malcolm finished drawing the dung here he then went to the road to draw there the Dittch</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>2 year old calved the morning and the Bradley cow Billie went to Delta</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>stormy day Snow and wind &amp; very cold with hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>very cold wind North with little snow &amp; drift</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>fine day but cold Ad Sowed about 1 1/2 bushel of Fall Rye on Ridges the center East End North it is for paster</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garret at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Billie came from Delta to day cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Malcom split wood in the shed all day I fixed the partition of the little room in the shed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Ad &amp; Malcom went to shanty to cut wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>cold backward time trying to get a horse started it is hard frozen yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>worked a little at the hotbed &amp; let some water of the potato ground cold backward time Ad and Malcom is at the chanty</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1879</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>April</td> <td>19</td> <td>Ad and Malcom came home from the shanty this afternoon they had a fine time for work</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Garnet preached this morning &amp; Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Wallace &amp; Malcom went out to the shanty &amp; to draw in some logs that is at the mill they have begun to saw Wallace want to get his suff sowed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>I had to make out a list of the connects to me on the Liquor cases for Mr Fields fine dry time</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Wallace came hom from the sawmill he got all his lumber sawed he brought 4 peices of ash for big wheel rims fine day roads is good</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Ad went to the sawmill to get in logs for Macleans house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Ad came home from the sawmill he got all done that he wanted &amp; brought the straping for the kitchen and some other stuff</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>I sowed cabbage seed and Tomattos in the hot bed I could not get it ready sooner I took the covering of the strabery bed and planted some crepers at the church</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garnet at night fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Malcom spread dung at the Road most of the day came home in the afternoon &amp; spread dung in the North East field &amp; helped me to kill a calf at night fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Malcolm finished spreading dung in the field I got 5 cents for the hind quarters and 4 for the forequarters its weight 50 lbs</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Ad sowed 8 bushel of oats at the road in the bush field he got the seed here we cleaned up 6 bushel more they are out of the seed that he got at Perth last year</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1879</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May</td> <td>1</td> <td>rain and snow this forenoon the snow {illegible} the ground all white {illegible} with the teams they have the plow cutter working</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Malcom fixing up the fence along the side Road &amp; North end in the forenoon we fixed around the frount P{illegible} in the afternoon {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Malcom was out at the road I fixed some of the straberrys fine drying day the ground is wet yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Garret preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Ad took the Boar out to the road this morning Malcom worked out there I attend a meeting at Mr Matthews</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Malcom &amp; me worked out the garden lane fence from the ditch so as to sink or bore holes he bored some holes &amp; then he dug</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Malcom spaded a piece of a ridge for more strawberries I planted it with potatos &amp; planted the garden</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Ad began to sow &amp; sowed {illegible} bushels of fall Rye on the North half of the East Midel field it is for paster</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>sowed 5 bushels of peas &amp; 9 bushels of oats &amp; barley in the north half of the West Midle they are working the 4 Colts &amp; the Blacks I went to the funeral of Miss Clear she was Buired in Robinsons burying ground there was 90 teams Revd Mr Matthews preached</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>they finished the field &amp; cleaned out the {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning &amp; Mr Garrett at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>I sowed 3 bushets of wheat in the field front at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>they plowed where the Beets {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>{illegible} &amp; draged in some oats &amp; barley they worked at the same field I planted {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>fine rain last night nothing done this forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>they plowed draged &amp; raked in the Buck wheat field fine growing</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>worked in the same field Ad had George Lattimers horses to day instead {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1879</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>May 18</td> <td></td> <td>Mr Garnet preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>they finished the plowing and sowing here to Day he has sowed 3 1/2 bushel of oats &amp; Barley in all 1 1/2 bushel of wheat in the field where the potatos was last year Ad draged &amp; raked the garden it was plowed to wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Ad worked the 3 teams at the road in the big field south of side warm day I went to a meeting at Dickes Hall for a paire delagates to go the convention at Delta on the 22nd it was the most shamefull act of packing that I ever saw there was a {illegible} of Websters of 20 that did all</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>they are all working at the road in South field Ad went to Delta this afternoon Ellen went with him to Lizies she is very poorly he is going to get potatoes for seed he had one of Bruces horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Wallace &amp; Malcom plowed &amp; draged at the Road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Ad came home last night with 13 bushel of potatos he paid 50 cents per bushel Jenny had a colt this forenoon there quite a frost this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>they all worked at the Road got all sowed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preach this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Wallace &amp; Malcom scatting the Buckwheat straw in the field that is come of the we fixed up the North cross fence</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>{rest of page blank}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1879</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June 1</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Garnet preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Malcom was out at the road in the forenoon in the afternoon helping Wallace and me to mix mortar for his house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Malcom was out to the road I helped Wallace to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Malcolm bored holes for the lain fence</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Malcom plowed at the raod I was at the Election at the station voted for Richardson fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>I helped to clean the church Mr Thompson Wm A Cornett &amp; A Cornett did it heavy rain most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Malcom helped Wallace at the building of his celler Revd Mr Matthews preached this afternoon we had a congregational Meeting we apointed Wm A Cornett Treasure and Wm Thompson &amp; Wm A Cornett auditory</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached &amp; held theh communion there was a large meeting the church was full 49 partook of communion that had taken there was that had no taken</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Ad &amp; Malcom planted some corn at the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Ad &amp; Malcom worked at the road I planted 50 Tomato plants fine rain last night and to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Malcom &amp; Ad worked at there potatos ground {illegible} &amp; picking rocks &amp; draging I atend and arbaitration on our dividing our School section</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>I went to the Road and droped potatos for Malcom &amp; Ad he furrowed out fine rain to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Ad and me finished planting his potatos they are in the swamp next the road that they cleaned up</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Ad planted corn in the same place I went with Mr Matthews to see Mr Darling he is very bad his tows and the side of his foot is all black</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Garnet preached this morning and Mr Matthews at night there was a steady rain all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>we worked on the roads Malcolm &amp; the horses Ad &amp; me drew stones out of our woods put them between Taylors corner &amp; our first ditch</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>went to the funeral of Mrs Cruthers Revd Mr Garnet preached in the church it was filled so that there seats nor room for very many &amp; some out side she was buired at Robinson there between 50 &amp; 60 teams I took the Pall Bearers</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1879</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>18</td> <td>Ad finished our road work Malcom cultivated the {illegible} back of the barn with the wheeled cultivator wanting to put turnips in it very weedy Billie brought Jennet home Lizzie is a little better</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Malcom plowed in the field back of the barn Billie worked of the children fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Malcom finished the plowing &amp; then drew ashes from the ashery &amp; spread 2 loads on a Ridge</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Malcom Drew ashes to the field that he plowed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Matthews preached this morning Mr Garrett at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Malcom draged the 5 ridges that he had put ashes on &amp; then ridged them with the horses for turnips &amp; the forenoon he drew ashes in the afternoon &amp; worked on the roads he went to Mallorytown got the colts shod &amp; got the turnip drill from Rob to sew the turnips with Revd Mr Green the Bible Agent gave a lecture on the Spanish Armeda in the church there was a good attendance</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Malcom drew Ashes I was with him all day he was here all night we took dinner at Mr Matthews</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Ad raked some of the rows or drills and some of the with Ronnies Prizie Sweet Purple top</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>sowed the remainder Ronnies turnip seed 2 lbs began at the East fence &amp; came west within 3 rows of the maple tree then we sowed 2 rows of Waites Eclipse purple top Hybrid a little rain at 11 oclock I went a Strawberry festival in show ground of Church of England</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>sowed nearly 1/2 lb of the Waites Hybrid then 1 row of the Red Surrey carrot then some Sugar Beets &amp; Suttons Champion P.T swedes on the {illegible} of the piece part of the ground is very ruff</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Malcom went through the potatos with the cultivator &amp; hoed the potatos I lathed some in the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Garret preached this morning &amp; Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>hoed in the garden I lathed part of the day &amp; sifted plaster &amp; ashes &amp; mixed them to put on the turnips part of them is up &amp; the black fly is taking them</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1879</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>1</td> <td>Malcom put the ashes &amp; plaster on the turnips this morning 29 rows there was a heavy Dew &amp; fog I went to a Sabbath School celebration at Dulcimain there was larger gathering Revd Messrs Horton Garret &amp; Bail &amp; McQuague &amp; several other {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Malcom cultivated in the garden I lathed in the kitchen fine day very dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Malcom &amp; me run off lime for plastering the house expeck Hugh McKay the last of the week</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Malcom hooeing the garden Ad &amp; Wallace lathed over head in the kitchen I am not {illegible} {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>I lath the seller way Ad went for his grist to Gananoque that he took up on Thursday</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garret at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Hugh McKay came &amp; plastered the kitchen all hands was at work we took the plaster of the kitchen overhead it was a hard job had for to take apart of the lath Hugh got the first coat on it all except {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Hugh went over it all this morning we all then went to Strawberry festivall for our church in the Agricul Hall the Escott band was up</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Malcom &amp; me run of lime for a puttie coat Ad commenced to mow in the midle field south half of it the north half is in peas &amp; oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Malcom &amp; Wallace hoed potatos out at the road Ad mowed finished the midle field &amp; began the north field</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Hugh put the puttie coat on the front room Malcom &amp; Wallace hoed at the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Malcom hoed in the forenoon Wallace {illegible} the midle field in the forenoon they {illegible} loads put them in the New Barn &amp; put up {illegible} Ad mowed some in the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Garrett preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Hugh put the puttie coat on the kitchen they drew in 3 loads of the Southfield Ad finished cutting the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Hugh finished the seller this forenoon Ad mowed at the road</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1879</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>July</td> <td>16</td> <td>Ad went to Gananoque for Tinie McIntosh &amp; Helen Smith they are coming on the Boat from Toronto Bessie went with him fine day Malcom mowed in the orchard raked up they drew in the afternoon after Ad came home they had 15 loads of it it was a good crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>they all worked at the hay at the road I am bad with my eyes</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Do Do Do they finished cuting there</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Aunt Lill brought {illegible} home</td> <td>19</td> <td>they raked &amp; drew in 5 loads fine dry day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garrat at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>they drew in the last of the hay this forenoon at the Road Ad came &amp; cut the old house field the rest of them hilled the potatoes at the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>they all raked &amp; cocked up what they could of the hay in the old house side till it rained then they went to the road expect Ad he mowed in the North east field there is not much rain it is much needed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>they all worked at the potatos at the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>they fine had the hoeing very heavy rain at noon fine afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>they raked &amp; drew in 3 loads from the north field loads from the old house field it is a fine crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>they cut the fall wheat and bound &amp; stacked it Wallace Jo Stone Malcom &amp; Henery Webster Man raked &amp; bound &amp; drew 2 loads Wallace went to Young with Hellen Smith from the old house {illegible} McIntosh and Jennet fine day for work</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Garrot preached this morning and Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sold the Black mairs for $120</td> <td>28</td> <td>Ad cut the field East of the Barn &amp; they raked &amp; dew in 3 loads I went with Mr Matthews to see Mr Darling he is very poorly his mind wanders very much he prepaired to who the Lord call he says the will of the Lord be done</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Ad &amp; Malcom drew in 2 loads of hay from the field East of the Barn that finish our hay it is good</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Ad &amp; Wallace &amp; Malcom Ab McNiel to Ab McNiels to cut a field that Wallace got from him</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>they worked at Abs</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>they drew in the fall wheat had seven loads Malcom worked at the turnips</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1879</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>1</td> <td>Malcom is working at the turnips {illegible} Wallace is drawing home the hay from {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Billie came last night him &amp; Ad &amp; Wallace worked at Wallace house Malcom worked at the turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preach this morning Mr Garret at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Billie &amp; Dan Davidson worked at the {illegible} Ad &amp; Wallace helped Malcom worked at the turnips dry time</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>they all worked at the except Malcom he worked at turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Do Do Do Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Billie &amp; Dan went home last night Ad &amp; Wallace worked at the house boarding up the sides Billie &amp; Dan got the rafters on &amp; the rooff boarded &amp; the girths for the doors &amp; windows all in before they left Malcom worked at the turnips he had Bruces old maire went through them</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Ad &amp; Wallace went out to the road to cut oats there Malcom worked at the turnips they are doing well</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Garrett preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>they all worked at the road at the oats they had to cradle the most of them Ad brock the reaper they drew in what was cut on Saturday there was a little shower last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Malcom &amp; Wallace began to hook the peas they are good crop Ad &amp; Bruce has been getting the Reaper fixed Jennie &amp; Mary Jane McNiel went to Gananoque to meet Mrs Smith</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Ad &amp; Wallace Drew in 3 loads of peas &amp; hook more Malcom was not hear his Wife is sick</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Ad got the oats in the midle field Wallace &amp; Malcom finished hooking the peas &amp; they drew them in had 3 loads that is 6 in all fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Ad cut the spring wheat in the field below the house this forenoon Wallace is binding it Malcom {illegible} Malcom came in the afternoon they stooked the wheat &amp; drew 2 loads of oats from the midle field</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>they drew 4 loads oats Alexander Cornett helped Ad 2 &amp; him 2 it then began to rain &amp; rain all day &amp; most of the night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garrett at night there was {illegible} few &amp; {illegible} raining</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1879</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>August</td> <td>18</td> <td>Bessie came from Delta this morning she is going to Glentay with Jennet &amp; Minnie Malcom is not working his wife is sick Ad is looking for a horse</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Ad cut some of the oats in the south field the thrashers came this afternoon it is a new machin Wm &amp; Dan {illegible} fine day after the rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>they thrashed the fall wheat &amp; had 70 bushels they think there is a good deal of straw &amp; chaff in it then they 120 bushel of oats Dan Cowan Bruce McNiel helped with there horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Ad Wallace &amp; Malcolm turned over the oats &amp; got in 2 loads of oats they are too wet cleaned up bushel of oats &amp; took to the mill the rest home for feed for the horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>heavy rain last night &amp; this morning no work Wallace &amp; Ad went to The Sawmill at the creek they brought home a load of boards &amp; then turned over the grain in 2 small loads</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>they drew in 5 loads of oats &amp; 1 load of wheat it was a fine drying day the Revd Mr Nicholson came down from Kingston on a visit</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Houston preached in the Ornghall this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>I went to see Mr Darling with Mr Nicholson he is no better</td> <td>25</td> <td>Ad cutt the spring wheat in the East field below the barn Bessie &amp; Jennet went Glentay to see Ellen</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Ad cut the oats at home Malcom worked at the turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Ad &amp; Malcolm Drew in a load of from the Eastfield in the forenoon then went to the road &amp; Drew in oats Bessie &amp; Jennet came home from Glen Tay last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Ad went to Glentay to buy a horse he went on the Express this afternoon all our horses {illegible} is down Malcom is seeing to the wife she is sick</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Malcom is thrashing at Henery Webster's</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>I went to Escott to {illegible} Whites got the colt shod all round paid him four dollars Ad owed him for shoeing the last time I then went {illegible} with Jenny she is going to Farmersville to school stoped at {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>I went to Caintown &amp; heard the Revd Mr {illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1879</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td>1</td> <td>I took Jennie to Farmersville the school is full she cannot get in till next time I got home at night all well</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Malcom is not doing anything the two last days</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Malcom worked at the turnips for I am doing neather heavy rain last night some storms to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Ad got home to day he has got a fine heavy horse six years old he gave $100 dollars for him</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Ad began to plow in the centre field North end</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Ad is plowing I helped Wallace to make a place to mix his grout for the house Malcom went at the {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Belemy preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Malcom helped Wallace to get greand &amp; to fill up where the water had run away the old road there was a good many shower through the day Ad plowed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Ad is plowing Malcom is at the turnips</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>I went to Delta this morning with the Charlie colt &amp; Buggy acted as Judge on Sheep stoped at Watts Lizie is so well that Billie took her out in the Buggy there was a good show of everything</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>got home this evening I brought Jessie and Phila home Hiram Laforte came with me he is going to work with Shields Malcom is plowing Ad is sick</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>12</td> <td>Malcom finished the North half of the midle field where the peas &amp; oats was he then draged it</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Malcom finished the draging &amp; then he began to draw ashes from the Ashery to it he drew 3 loads put that on one ridge I fell &amp; hurt my arm &amp; can do nothing it is so sore</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr {illegible] at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Malcom is drawing ashes he drew 8 loads</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Malcom drawing loads of Ashes Ad helped to load</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Malcom is plowing he drew loads I went to meeting in the church the Revd Mr Greasie of Gananoque was there it was concerning the Home Mission grant very few there</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Bruces Man &amp; team helped them to draw they drew loads of ashes Ad went to Mr Fergusons and got a load {rest of line illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1879</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sept</td> <td>19</td> <td>Alexander Cornett and Bruces man thrashing {illegible} is helping to draw {illegible} Malcom {illegible] Bruces Man drew 4 he draged in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Ad drilled in the North half of the midle field I drilled across the ridges Bruces draged in the forenoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Garrat preached in the morning Mr Matthews</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Ad run the plow in the fall wheat this forenoon Malcom thrashed peas in the forenoon then cleaned out the furrows of the fall wheat in afternoon Ad drew gravel for Wallace</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Malcom thrashed peas Ad began to plow at the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>I went to the funeral of Major Johnston he was buired at the Union Church Revd Mr Huston preached he was assisted by the Revd Mr Carrol there 58 teams the church was full Malcom helped Wallace to grut fine day rain in the morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Malcom helped Wallace to grout Ad is plowing at the road it is for fall wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Malcom helped Wallace to grout Ad is rolling &amp; draging for to fine the land for the wheat then he come for the drill to sow it he had an old Mair of Bruces She got scared at the cars &amp; run away brock the drill &amp; spran his ankle so that he can do nothing</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Wallace &amp; Malcom put in the wheat fine day they then drew gravel</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Matthews this morning Mr Follock preached at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Malcolm is not working Ad went to Gananoque for fro{illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Malcom is not working Wife is sick I went to Kingston on the Express to the Presbytry the a large atendance of Minister &amp; Elders the Revd Mr Burton of Bellvile gave up his charge and is going to Toronto to a Congregational Church there I stopt at Cilia hotel</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1879</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>October</td> <td>1</td> <td>Atended Presbytry they did not get through till after Express time stoped at the Cilia hotel</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>I acted as Judge in {illegible} &amp; Agriculture stock at the Midland Fair it was a good success some fine stock fine roots {illegible} grapes in fact everything was good got home on the midnight Express</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Malcom helped Wallace to grute his house very warm dry time I got wood &amp; other chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Ad &amp; Malcom is puting out dung on the wheat at the Road very dry time</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Huston preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Billie &amp; Dan came to work at Wallaces house Ad helped them Malcom drew dung to the wheat at the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Ad helped Billie at the house Malcom drew dung</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Malcom began to dig the potatos Ad &amp; Wallace helped Billie at the house Wallace got home from Brockville last night he was there as a witness Billie went home to Delta this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Malcom is diging potatos Tom Coslow is helping Ad Wallace &amp; ruce is shingling Malcom &amp; Coslow is diging potatoes they are a good crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Malcom brought out a load of potatos 20 bushel Ad &amp; Wallace finished shingling the south side of the house very dry time</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Malcolm &amp; Ad brought another load of potatos 20 bushel they are all digin to day Jennet &amp; Jenie went to Gananoque they finished diging the potatos they are a good crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garrat at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Malcom draged the potatos ground &amp; gathered up the small potatos &amp; the topes very dry time Ad &amp; Wallace worked at the house Billie &amp; Dan came out to day David &amp; Vive came from Parry Sound</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Malcom drew wood from our own bush it is old wood they all worked that is Ad Wallace Billie &amp; Dan</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>work same as yesterday David &amp; Vive went to Delta with Jack {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Do Do Do</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Malcom helped Wm McNiel to thrash Ad &amp; Wallace shingled</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1879</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Oct</td> <td>18</td> <td>a little rain this morning Malcom drew a load of wood for his Brother Johns in the forenoon he drew sand for the sistren in afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Malcom drew gravel to the Stable grout</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Malcom drew 1 load of wood from the sixth concession to the Road</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Malcom sand to the garden at where the straburys is going to be planted</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Malcom drew a load of wood to the Road from the sixth consession the roads is good</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Hugh McKay came this morning to plaster the cistern the water lim that Ad got was land plaster he got a barrel from H. McKay at Westons he then went to Gananoque &amp; got one for him Hugh finished the cistren after dinner he says it is a fine job Malcom &amp; me atended him Ad took Jinne to Farmersville to school Mis Douset went with them</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Malcom drew 2 loads of wood from the 6th consession left one here &amp; took one to the Road</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garrat at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Ad began to plow at the road Malcom is husking corn there there has bee some very cold days with hard frost so that the pipes is burst &amp; they have stoped making cheese on Saturday</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Malcom finished husking the corn at the Road Ad is plowing the ground is very dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Malcom helped me to grout the stable David &amp; Vive came from Delta Billie brought a horse from Mr Lain at Lyn for David to take home with him he paid {illegible} for him</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>David &amp; Vive went home on this afternoon he sent the horse away this morning {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>Malcom &amp; me grouted part of the stable in the forenoon I went to Gananoque with Wallace {rest of entry illegible} cold</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1879</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Nov put the cows in at night most time</td> <td>1</td> <td>Malcolm &amp; me finished the grouting the North east end of the Stable Ad went to Gananoque with a load of turnips he got 30 cents per bushel Malcom trashed some peas in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Houston preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Malcom thrashed peas snowed &amp; blowed most of the day &amp; the snow is about 3 inches that is the first ly we had the cows in all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>Malcom &amp; me finished grouting the Stable got a good job done on it Ad went to the sawmill Ad drew in some of his logs brought a load of stuff home</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Malcom did not come to work Ad went to sawmill drew in his logs cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>no Malcolm yet Ad went to The Sawmill they are sawing</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>no Malcom yet Ad went to the sawmill they are sawing his stuff</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>a little rain last night snow all gone this morning no Malcom yet Ad &amp; me pulled turnips in the forenoon Wallace &amp; Ad finished the pulling of the turnips covered them with straw for fear of frost I went to the church Mr Matthews preached fine warm day the turnips is a good crop</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Matthews preached the church was filled full it was communion Sabbath 59 Members partook a number of Athens persons belonging to other churches</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Ad went for Appels to Rockport no Malcom</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Ad plowed at the Road I mended his boots &amp; got some wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Tom Coslow &amp; me toped turnips Ad plowed at the road a little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>let the Ram out to day</td> <td>13</td> <td>heavy rain last night Wallace &amp; toped &amp; Drew 5 loads of turnips to the celler {illegible} plowed in field below the turnip piece</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Ad plowed in the forenoon Wallace in the afternoon Ad took 20 bushels of turnips to the station sold them for 30 cents per bushel put 2 loads in our cellar &amp; he took a load home fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>heavy rain &amp; wind last night most of the day no work done</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1879</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Nov 16</td> <td></td> <td>no meeting Revd Mr Matthews went to Morton to Preach {illegible} the Revd Mr Garrat preached</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>Wallace plowed in the midle field it is sod the stubble is too wet to plow Ad went to look for a beef</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>Ad went to Delta this afternoon stormy day snow &amp; rain no work done</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Wallace plowed in the Northeast field snowed &amp; stormed most of the day Ad got home after dark traded the Jackson Colt for a horse</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>the snow is 9 inches deep this morning stormy day wind &amp; snow &amp; very cold no work</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{illegible side note}</td> <td>21</td> <td>Ad went to 6th con for a load of wood he left here very stormy day wind &amp; snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>still storming very blistering weather no work</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached stormy day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>I cut wood Ad &amp; Wallace killed the hogs they killed them at the road came with the slaugh &amp; took our 2 out there cold &amp; windy</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Ad &amp; Wallace got in all the turnips sold over 40 bushels at the station 25 c per bushel fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Ad plowed in the north field South East quarter rather too much snow in the furrow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Ad is plowing James MacDonald cleaned out the cross furrows or ditch in the North field where Ad is plowing this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Ad plowed he finished that part of the North field in the forenoon plowed for a ditch down the east line so as to take the water to the ditch James McDonald shoveled all day little rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Ad plowed sod in the west midle field James McDonald is shoveling the ditch down the east line from the ditch on the south of the North field to the north Cross ditch</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Huston preached in the morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1879</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Dec</td> <td>1</td> <td>Ad drew 2 loads of wood from our own Woods</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Ad plowed in the ditch McDonald shoveled out the earth he then plowed sod midle field</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>the thrashers came to the road last night to thrash stormy day Ad took out to the road this McDonald went with him Steding Anlgun &amp; his son stoped all night his son is going to Youngs School</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>{strikethrough} Ad went to Gananoque with the slaugh in the afternoon young John McIntosh from Branford he was looking the Lyn Mills</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>John McIntosh went on the Express Ad &amp; Abia was here for dinner snow is most gone</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Ad went to the 6 concession for a load of wood snow all gone he had a hard time geting home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garrat at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Ad plowed sod McDonald cleaned out the cross stitch where Ad is plowing fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>hard frost last night no plowing McDonald thrashed peas half the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>10</td> <td>rain last night &amp; most of the day no work</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Ad is plowing sod in the midle field</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Ad plowed a little this forenoon the frost last &amp; the way it is rising now he had to stop</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>hard frost last night Ad helped Wallace to ditch in the field next the railroad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snowed</td> <td>15</td> <td>snowed about 5 inches last night &amp; is still snowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Ad helped Wallace to ditch in the forenoon {illegible} the sixth concession for a load of wood we got {illegible} Watt &amp; David came from Delta to night {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>snowed about 4 inches last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>David went home to Parry Sound on the Express {illegible} to Delta to day little Watt came on the express from Pembroke he was at the Presbytery {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Ad took Watt to Delta for to see B{illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1879</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Dec</td> <td>20</td> <td>Ad got home in the night Rob &amp; his mother came here &amp; went home again good slaughing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached Mr Garrat at night stormy</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Ad Drew a load of wood from the 6th concession the roads is very heavy with snow &amp; rain yesterday</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Ad drew a load of wood home then went to Young to go to Farmersville for Bessie &amp; Jennie tomorrow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Ad got home in the night he brought Bessie &amp; Jennie rain &amp; snow most of the day I cut wood &amp; tended the cattle</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Mr Dean &amp; his wife was here for dinner that was all Billie did not come</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Ad has been thrashing at Wm McNeil's</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>the thrashers came here this afternoon they set the machine that is all they did stormed most of the day rain &amp; snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Houston preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>the thrashers thrashed the wheat had 2 bushel the rats had destroyed it badly had 130 bushel of oats drizzling rain &amp; snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Ad took 10 bushel of oats to mail for 2 feed the beef snowed about 4 inches</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>Ad went for a load of wood he left it here I went to the School meeting Steven Findlay was reelected president {illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1880</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Jan</td> <td>1</td> <td>Ad went to Young to Rob { illegible} Farmersville the ground is {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Ad came home this afternoon fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Bessie &amp; Mary Jane went to {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>the Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Ad took Wallace &amp; a man out to the shanty for to chop wood he brought a load home here fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>Ad out 5 bags of fall wheat &amp; 2 of spring we cleaned them up for the mill &amp; we cleaned 5 bags of oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>Ad went to Gananoque to mill Bessie &amp; Miss Alguire went to Farmersville yesterday in the rain Bessie is going to go to school there for to study the languages in the High School there</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>I attended a liquor case between Ruben Fields License Inspector &amp; Charles Stewart Watt Webster assisted we considered the case proven Stewart appealed &amp; then atended the annual meeting of the Agricultur Socitie there was a good meeting received $4 in {illegible} Ad drew a load of wood from the 6 consession</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Ad drew a load of wood he left it here fine day the slaughing is nearly gone warm day Ad went to the 6 Concession &amp; brought Wallace &amp; the man that he had helping him to cut wood home high wind last night the snow is nearly {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>Ad went to the concession &amp; brought Wallace and the man that he had helping him to cut wood home high wind last night the snow is nearly all gone of the fields</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Houston preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>Ad Wallace &amp; Ezra came and killed the Bull that we were feeding he is in good order Wallace &amp; Ezra went to the shantie with the horses they took the slaugh on the waggon they are going to bank out wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>Ad came out &amp; cut down the beef he weighed 480 lbs that is the quarters he was two years old</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>Ad came cut up our half of the beef I have been cuting or rather sawing what wood we use there is no snow the roads</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1879</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Jan</td> <td>15</td> <td>Ad sawed wood Wallace &amp; Ezra came home from the shanty</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Jennet went to Farmersville Frank Alguire this afternoon fine day the Buggy goes well there is no snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>17</td> <td>fine warm day like April the snow is all gone</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garrat at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>Ad took Jennie to her school this morning Jennet came home last night fine day I did nothing I have diarrhea</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>the wind is blowing from the East with snow this morning a very stormy all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>21</td> <td>Ad went to the shanty for the bank wood a fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain</td> <td>22</td> <td>very stormy rain &amp; sleet with wind in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>rain &amp; snow</td> <td>23</td> <td>Ad came home with a load of wood this forenoon he left it here went back for another rain &amp; snow in the afternoon he that load home</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Ad drew 2 loads of wood took 1 home &amp; left 1 the other here Wallace went for Jennie</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td>the Revd Mr Matthews preached at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Ad took Jennie to the school &amp; then went for a load of wood he left it here warm day the slaughing is going fast</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Ad drew a load of wood he left it here &amp; took 6 1/2 bushel of turnips to the station</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Ad went for 2 loads of lumber with the waggon to McCready's mill he took it home warm day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Ad do 2 loads of lumber from McCready's mill he left them here they are for a milkshed</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>Ad drew a load of fence lumber from the mill he left it here there is good waggoning fine day James Lattimer {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>Ad went {illegible} Whites and got the horses shod the cauks has got dull &amp; there is a good deal of ice on the Roads</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1879</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Feb</td> <td>1</td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Joint preached Miss Lattimers funeral {illegible} O clock from Methodist church filled full</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Mrs {illegible} was buired at the {illegible} buiring ground Revd W{illegible} preached for the church here it {illegible} was great {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>they have all been {illegible} busy geting ready for a tea meeting at the house {illegible] the church it is a very stormy day wind &amp; snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>little snow</td> <td>4</td> <td>Ad went to The shanty with Ezra he is going to chop cordwood Ad is going to bank it out there was a {illegible} tea meeting at 4 oclock this afternoon to cents for children from 25 for adults I went to {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>Ad took hay &amp; oats to the shanty Ad &amp; Wallace went &amp; asked for a bee to be draw wood on Saturday</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>fine day Ad is banking out wood slaughing is good he asked hands for a bee in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>little snow</td> <td>7</td> <td>we had a good bee there was 15 loads brought here &amp; 14 loads taken to the road there was a light snow falling most of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>Ezra cut wood in the shed most of the day I went to the station to the council meeting Mr A Cornett was put in pathmaster for our division Ad came Abia went to Young he intends to go to Brockville tomorrow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>little snow</td> <td>10</td> <td>I went to the Funeral of old Mr Burns he was 96 years old Revd Mr Huston preached in there church here it was well filled they then went to the Robinson graveyard</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>fine day slaughing is good Ad went to the Shanty with Ezra for to draw sawlogs</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>I cut a little wood for the box stoves snow is going of very fast there is a soft thaw wind</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>I went to Gananoque with Wallace in the Buggy the snow is nearly all gone there is fine wheeling I got measure for a coat &amp; vest with Ch{illegible} he is to make them for 4 dollars &amp; {rest of entry illegible}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1880</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Feb</td> <td>14</td> <td>there was a little snow but {illegible} Ad came home from chanty this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews has the communion this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>16</td> <td>Ad went to the 9th concession with Ezra they are going get out shingle stuff fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>17</td> <td>I helped Wallace to grute or rather to beam fill he expect Billie out Mrs Gowan died last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>rain this the snow is going very fast warm wind</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>the snow is all gone there was a very high wind last night it has blown down part of the fairground fence opposite the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Ad came home from the woods this afternoon he could do nothing in the 9th consession the swamp is open they came back the 6th &amp; worked there 2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ellen went on the Express to Perth she is going to Ellans</td> <td>21</td> <td>I atended a session meeting in the church Mr Cochran was there Mr Moorhead did not come Mr Fullerton came and acknowledging his fault &amp; promised not to do so again there was a congregational meeting after for to see about building a Mance very few came we are going to get lumber</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Huston preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>Ad &amp; Billie came from Delta this 4 noon Miss Tennet &amp; Miss Stevens came with them they came in Buggys fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>Billie is working at Wallace's house Ezra is working at Abram McNeil's cuting wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>Ad got Wilson Gilbert to make new fraim for the cirkler saw they are going to wood at Abs for the summer</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>Bruce took the cirkler up to Abs to day very warm the roads very bad the frost going away</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>Ad here the Boys is getting wood at Abs fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>28</td> <td>Billie went to Delta in the afternoon Miss Doun{illegible} Miss Ste{illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preach this morning Mr Garrat at night very heavy rain last night heavy high winds</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1880</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>March</td> <td>1</td> <td>Ad &amp; Bruce went to Abs to cut wood they have drag and cirkler saws fine day there was a little frost last night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>Ad &amp; the Boys is at Abs yet they did not come home</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>Ad Wallace Bruce Ab &amp; Ezra came this morning with the horse powr &amp; cirkler saw and cut all that wood that we have here they did a fine job</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>little rain last night Ad sawed there wood at the road Billie came from Delta this afternoon he says that the roads is in a fearfull state</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>very heavy rain last night the fields is in a swim Billie worked at Wallaces house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>I split wood Ad went for Jennie this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Garrat preached this morning Mr Matthews at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>Ad took a load of hay from the New Barn to day Billie helped him to load it he took it home very cold day with hard frost Mr James Mc{illegible} &amp; two of Frank Halls daughters came on the Express this afternoon from Brockville fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>I went to Kingston to the Presbytry on the Express there was a good atendance they kept up till 11 oclock I stoped at the Albon Hotel</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>I got home on the Express the Presbytery was not half when I left the Halls went home on the Express to Toronto &amp; McElherne to Brockville</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>Ad went to McCready Mill for a load of lumber for Wallace ashouse Billie &amp; Wallace is working at it</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>I went with Mr Matthews to see John Haislip he is very sick he administered the sacrament to him and about fifteen or twenty other church members Revd Mr Cornet asisted</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>I went to John Websters on the sixth concession and took the affidavit of his Daughter the Roads is good Billie went to Farmersville he is going to bring Bessie home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garrat at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>I laid up the fence allong the roads to keep the sheep of the wheat fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>snowed about 6 inches</td> <td>16</td> <td>David got of the Express this morning he sprained his knee in jumping of it {illegible} snow about 6 inches to day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1879</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Mar</td> <td>17</td> <td>Ad came out to David he is quite lame with his knee fine day {rest of line illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18</td> <td>David went away on the Express Ad took him down in the Buggy he is a great deal better</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>I taped 20 trees put milk pans to them the buckets is not scalded yet they dont run well</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>Jennet gathered 3 pails of sap and boiled it down I put the buckets to the trees &amp; brought in the pans</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Huston preached this morning Mr Matthews at night there is about 3 inches of snow this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22</td> <td>Ad took Prince home he is going to draw dung at the road fine morning Ellen got home from Glentay on the Express all well there</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>23</td> <td>I taped Ads boots stormy day snow and rain Jennet boiled 12 pails of sap</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>very cold this morning North west wind</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>cold all day Ad split some wood for me</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>26</td> <td>fine calm day Ad sowed clover &amp; timothy seed over the fall wheat &amp; when he had all in the north field last year Miss Rogers an other three girles from Gananoque came on the Express to see Bessie</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>27</td> <td>I split some wood in the forenoon &amp; went to a session meeting in the church at two oclock we took waggon load of hay to the road out of the New Barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td></td> <td>Revd Mr Matthews preached this morning Mr Garrat at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>Ad gathered 12 pails of sap they boiled some of at house for hot sugar before Miss Rogers and the four girls went away on the Express</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>very cold morning North wind</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>Ad Wallace &amp; Ezra came out and drew stone for the Milk shed they has to get some timber for a beam &amp; plates the ones that we had roten got it rised fine day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1879</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>13</td> <td>Received from Hugh McKay for sand &amp; stone $5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1879</td> <td></td> <td>{line illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>{rest of page appears blank}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Highways Defined</p> <p>All allowances made for roads by the Crown survey in any town township or place already laid out or hereafter laid out and also all roads laid out by virtue of my statute on any roads where the public money has been expended for opening the same or whereon the statute labour hath been usually performed or any road passing through the Indian Lands shall be deemed common and public highways unless where such roads have been already altered or may hereafter be altered according to law L29-30N.657.5.315</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Ad got</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{illegible} dinnner</td> <td>$1</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>making Jennies boots</td> <td>1</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sugar 2 Sundrys 1</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ad got for grass seed</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>and 25 c for Caster oil</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lamp chimnee and things</td> <td></td> <td>50</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p></p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Moneys received from McDonald</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>for the Lambs</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>August 18</td> <td>he {illegible} 2</td> <td>$4 50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Do 2</td> <td>5 00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Do 4</td> <td>8 00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>2</td> <td>5 00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>22 50</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bfa6d65779451f0edab19ed381b7e002.pdf 3083b7067181db783c4d3e773fb3bffb PDF Text Text John Jardine Sr. (1836-1905) 1872-1874 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers The original Jardine diaries are confusing. There are pages torn out, pages inserted, and duplicate pages that he has rewritten. The occasional page has no month or year identified. We have done our best to reorder them and present them in chronological order in this transcript. Readers wishing to work with the Jardine diaries extensively or consult the handwritten pages and their irregular arrangement should consult the original diaries in Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph. October the 24 1872 flour to notia the blacksmith two hundred of flour $ cts at $3 50 ahundred 7 00 a cord of wood to the blacksmith 1 00 3 50 October the 24th one hundred of flour to Godfaw Trembly and a 11 pounds of pork 66 September the 22 1873 seed wheat sowed this year is 19 x 1/2 bushels at a $ 1 x 10 cts pr bus {per bushel} $21 45 17 bushels of wheat sold $21 62 ½ 26 this bushels of wheat taken and ground for flour $1 x 10 cts $28 60 $43 75 16 October the 16 ------ 1873 took one load of wheat to Chatham and sold it there was 39 x 49 bushels it fetched my cts �January the 13 --------- 1874 I went to chatham with a load of wheat x sold it for $1.80 cts ahundred bushels 39.52 lbs came to $43.05 12. ½ bushels sold to st John came to $13.75 20 bushels ground agin {again} in flour for my one use at $1x10 cts per b comes to $22 6 bushels of wheat sold to st John agin March the 31 1874 comes to $7.20 April the 28, 1874 20 bushels of wheat I took to mill agin for my one use and got ground into flour 11 20 12 {Sideways it reads: 8.53 5.10 3.68} Sold 4 bushels agin it came to {Below it reads: $4x38 ½} May the 19 1874 I went to Chatham with a load of wheat x sold it for $1 18 per bushel bushels 27.6 came to $27.85 cts APRIL the 1, 1872 1 Monday it is a btful day cold wind James Jardine drawed out ties black ash in the forenoon. John Jardine made black ash in the forenoon in the afternoon maid white Oake ties nine at the railroad frend {friend} of old Trembly hou{illegible} 2 Tuesday James and I maid ties J John Jardine went to see Shampan in the afternoon about som {some} Oats a fine day 3 Wednesday James and J Jardine maid ties all day 12 Gold Ring in a guinea pigs nose A man without manners and wearing fine clothes is like a {illegible} {hog?} J Tilbury West April 3rd, 1872 Before you marry be sure you Tarry 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Received from John Jardine for mare The sum off {of} $125 payment in full up to date James Jardine $ March 28th 1872 Six months after date I promise to pay {Henry Richardson} or Bases the sum of $8 75 Value Received John Jardine Six months after I promise to pay the sum of value received in the day. {J.J.?} �Command you may your mind from play {every moment?} Danube is the name of a River in Turkey 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Oh! never mind the weather but get out off Double trouble Believe {illegible} Oh! never mind the weather but get out off Double Trouble {illegible} Oh! never mind the weather, but get {page torn} C Command you m {page torn} {sideways it reads: 44 ½} {Upside-down the page reads the following:} Mr John Jardine Tilbury West Trudell Post Office Mr John Jardin W. Pembroke County of Renfrew Province of Upper Canada Ont. Command You Mary Your Mind I lay every moment APRIL APRIL the first 1872 1 Monday it is a fine day cold wind James Jardine Drawed out ties black ash ties in the forenoon John Jardine Maid white oak ties in the at the railroad {brunt?} of old {word cut off} 2 Tuesday fine James and I maid {made} ties I went to se {see} Shampan for Oats 3 Wednesday James and I maid ties all day maid I 8 white oak 4 red oak 4 Thursday James Jardine and I drawed ties this forenoon 31 we maid 14 this afternoon of red oak ties 5 Friday we drawed ties in the forenoon in the afternoon we maid 12 ties it is a fine day we herd {heard} the frog sing 6 Satuerday James and I went to the mill with a grist and then plough to the shop in the afternoon we maid ties and 2 black ash and drawed them out, about half past 4 Oclock it began rain and I cut my fool this afternoon 7 Sunday morning it is raining a little all day home to {word cut off} 8 Monday forenoon James sowed grass seed I was {?????} grass seed in the afternoon I commenced to plough James went to the mill for the grist and did not get it 9 Tuesday James sowed grass seed and went to the mill this eving {evening} for the grist I ploughed to day 10 Wednesday James & Cathrine & Mary went to Chatham and I stayed home and fixed up the gats {gates} and the fence �11 Thursday we got our oats home from Champan I ploughed after supper James piled lumber at the {word cut off} 12 Friday moring {morning} there was a big thunder shower before daylight it rained a little this forenoon I plough this afternoon James got whippletree riged {rigged} for his team 13 Satuerday I ploughed with Jane & cat all day James went for shepard with the team to move his stable 14 Sunday we went to church to here Mr {blank space} fine day 15 Monday forenoon ploughed dan and black James Jardine put up the fences that blowed down with the wind on Satuerday the 14 it beings to snow at a quarter to twelve it snowed very heavey for about two hours it a little all afternoon I ploughed in the snow 16 Tuesday I ploughed and went to John Warnock a little while after dinner to put the top logs 17 Wednesday I went to James f dodd raising his driving house and stable and alean to his grainery 18 Thursday I ploughed this forenoon it rains considerable I went to the store after dinner and ploughed after supper with dan and cate round the apples trees 19 Friday I plowed to day in the orchard field fine day James Jardine is working on the railroad this is three days and a half this week one day las week 20 Satuerday I plowed in the forenoon in the afternoon I went to Mary Jane Arkson funeral 21 Sunday we went to church in the forenoon in the afternoon it rained a heavy shower 22 Monday I plowed all day finished plowing in the orchard by the house I plowed 4 loads by the barn 23 Tuesday I commenced to harrow in the lower field nixt {next?} the concession for oats I sowed 6 bushels to night 24 Wednesday sowed 9 ½ bushels of oats finished the lower field sowing and harrowing 25 Thursday forenoon I furrowed it James harrowed the orchard I in the afternoon sowed the orchard with barley twelve bushels and a peck 26 Friday I shovled the furrowes in the lower field by the concession James Jardine plowed in the field by the barn 27 Satuerday I furrow the orchard and plowed ond land in the field by the barn in forenoon in the afternoon I shoveled the orchard furrowed James plowed in the field by the barn all day 28 Sunday I stayed home James & Cathrine went to church 29 Monday I plowed in the field by the barn {Ja road?} 30 Tuesday I plowed to day James is on the railroad MAY the first 1872 �1 Wednesday forenoon it rains I went to the council meeting James plowed in the afternoon 2 Thursday I finished plowing the field by the barn in the forenoon in the afternoon I harrowed in a five bushels of barley 5 3 Friday moving we are all siting {sitting} in the house it is raining pretty heavy it fairs up about 10 Oclock it turns out a butful {beautiful} day I harrowed in the field by the barn sowed 3 bushels barley this afternoon 4 Satuerday {Saturday} I sowed 4 bushels of oats and 2 bushels of barley in the field by the barn and I furrowed about half of the field it is a butful day I have finished sowing grain this spring 5 Sunday went to church to day at half past 10 6 Monday I sowed my flax and finished furrowing the field by the barn and shoveled the furrowed and took my patoes {potatoes} out of the pit 7 Tuesday forenoon I planted my patoes in the afternoon I went down to detroit I went to Mary {Skameon?} 8 Wednesday in detroit and sandwich to day 9 Thursday I came home to day this eving {evening} I began to plow in the new field east side of the barn for corn 10 Friday plowed in the barn field to day for corn 11 Satuerday I plowed in the new pice {piece} of ground east side of the barn for corn 12 Sunday we went to church in the forenoon at half past ten Oclock 13 Monday plowed in the barn field for corn 14 Tuesday plowed again for corn it is very dry 15 Wednesday plowed in the forenoon in the afternoon it is a butful rain 16 Thursday I plowed agin {again} 17 Friday in the forenoon I finished plowing in the east field by the barn for corn in the afternoon Archey Gracy and I planted corn James harrowed for me to day 18 Satuerday Archey and I planted corn till about 4 Oclock it began to rain James finished harrowing the corn ground for me in the forenoon went and got dan shod 19 Sunday stayed home no church it all rained all. Satuerday night {O?} it is splendid rain 20 Monday it is showery James is at home to day he brot {brought} home 40 bushels of oats and helped me to clean grass seed I planted 3 & ½ lands of corn 21 Tuesday I finished planting my corn I fixing rails som the fence and drawed som stones out of the field with geney on the crutch and sowed the orchard field with grass seed it is a fine day but cloudey looks very like rain the ground is prety {pretty} sappy every thing is growing very fast �22 Wednesday it rained to day 23 Thursday James Jardine ditched for Richard dodd I ditched for Richard in the forenoon in the afternoon I went to tomas {thomas?} Jackson shop raising 24 Friday in the afternoon I went to the graveyard and fixed up lizzy grave 25 Satuerday in the forenoon I whitewashed the shed in the afternoon I went to William henderson for the sawing machine fine day 26 Sunday we went to church half past ten it came up a thunder storm in the night 27 Monday this moring {morning} the ditches is full of water the ground is very sloppy and wet James and {Potruf?} helped me to saw wood at the door for the stove there is a heavy wind from the west the water has dried up very fast the ditches is pretty low to night 28 Tuesday James {Potruf?} Me to saw wood to day 29 Wednesday James went to the railroad to day and I & Gorge cambel {George Campbell?} we split wood at the door it rained to night 30 Thursday James is home this forenoon we sawed up the skids and put the machine in the barn in the afternoon Gorge & I split wood this afternoon John Jardine 31 Friday Gorge Cambel and I split wood to day at the door we had lots of visters {visitors} to day JUNE the first 1872 1 Satuerday I went to Mr pools in the forenoon in the afternoon Gorge & I split wood at the door the store and got $10 pound of tea 2 Sunday we went to church in the afternoon at half past three Oclock 3 Monday Mr Marchel and I shore my sheep Gorge split wood at the door thee old mair foled {the old mare foaled this morning fol {foal} cant stand 4 Tuesday split a little wood planted my beens {beans} and fed the colt and examened {examined} the corn the grubs is cuting {cutting} the corn all of at the top of the ground 5 Wednesday the colt died this morning we split wood at the door to day agin {again} we burried the colt 6 Thursday this morning Gorge {George} and I split wood at the door this forenoon I in the afternoon went to Mr Jonston {Johnston?} stable raising in the afternoon it began to rain to night about 9 Oclock it rained prettey {pretty} near all night James is gon {gone} to Moldon {Malden? Neighbourhood in Windsor} 7 Friday it is raining prettey hard this morning the ground is geting {getting} very weet {wet} this afternon is fine till 6 oclock it is a heavy shower of rain thunder and lighting {lightning} this afternoon I split wood at the door ----- my wheat is begining {beginning} to head out June the 7 �8 Satuerday {Saturday} I went to the shop with my plow and harrow this forenoon James is spliting {splitting} wood at the door in the afternoon James and Gorge and I is spliting wood at the door the roads is very slopy {sloppy} and wet 9 Sunday we went to church at half past 10 Oclock 10 Monday James and Gorge and I planted the corn all over agin and pulled dockens {plant also known as bitter dock} out of the barley 11 Tuesday in the forenoon Gorge and I is weeding in the barley I in the afternoon went to James Miller barn raising 12 Wednesday Gorge cambel and I Cultivated the ptotes {potatoes} and puled {pulled} dockens out of the barley 13 Thursday began to hoe my patoes {potatoes} it came up rain so James & Gorge and my self cleaned all my wheat up there is 26 bushels there is 16 bus to goe {go} to Mill for flour and 10 I am goeing to take to chatham when I goe 14 Friday we howed {hoed} our potoes {potatoes} this forenoon I in the afternoon went to John Mcdool {Mcdowell?} shead {shed} raising 15 Satuerday {Saturday} Gorge and I piled manuer {manure} and mowed the frunt {front} walk to day 16 Sunday no church to day at home 17 Monday Gorge and I piled manuer fine 18 Tuesday went to mill with a grist Let potruf have a 11 bushels of wheat at one $1 40 cts per bushel weight 19 Wednesday I in the forenoon 6,, 60 piled manure I in the afternoon I went to Sam Millet barn raising 20 Thursday in the forenoon Gorge and I piled manuere I in the afternoon went to Jackson stable raising very hot to day 21 Friday Gorge and I finished piling up the manure – in the afternoon we began to cultivated the corn 22 Stuerday {Saturday} moring {morning} Gorge and I was looking for the read {Reid?} cow and her calf then we cultivted the beens {cultivated the beans} and howed som {hoed some} of them 23 Sunday we went to church half pa 10 24 Monday John & Gorge Camble and I howed corn this afternoon Gorge & I cultivated corn in the forenoon, it is a fine day John Jardine 25 Thesday {Tuesday} Mr Camble & Gorge & I finished cultivated the corn and got it all howed to fine wather {weather} 26 Wednesday I went to the lake for a lode {load} of sand I fixed wagon wheelels {wheels} �27 Thursday James & Gorge & I went to the lake and fetched home two loads of sand I in the afternoon went to church after supper we killed buges of the patoes {bugs off the potatoes} fine wheather {weather} hot 28 Friday James & and Gorge & and I went for two loads of sand to stony point 29 Saturday morning I plowed my patoes {potatoes} and went to church at half past 10 oclock howed them 30 Sunday we went to church sacrament sabath July the first 1872 1 Monday ground our scythe and commence to cut hay here by the house this afternoon 2 Tuesday cut hay in the forenoon James and I went to John Manan sable {stable} raising in the afternoon 3 Wednesday James & I and drawed two loads of hay in to the stable left Gorge & James drawed in hay this afternoon I went to Potruf barn raising in the afternoon 4 Thursday Gorge & I got in two lods {loads} of hay and cathrine & I went up to Mrs pools {Above it reads: to see} Mrs cantlan in the evening 5 Friday I helped James to plow over at dodds 6 Satuerday {Saturday} James & I went to chatham to day 7 Sunday we went to church to day at 3 Oclock 8 Monday Gorge & I ground our scythes this forenoon Marchel comence {commence} to cut my medow 9 Tuesday Marchel & us finished cuting {cutting} my meadow this forenoon Gorge & I covered the ashery well with new logs and bark this afternoon 10 Monday Wednesday Gorge & I raked the medow with the horse raked this forenoon I had Edward Trembly & John Cambel cocking hay all day Gorge & I drawed in this afternoon five loads of hay it is very hot and dry 11 Thursday we got in three loads of hay this draw any more to day, we have cambel to day 12 Friday Gorge & I is raking and turning over the hay this forenoon Gorge and his father & I got in all the hay out of the medow 13 Satuerday Gorge went to the sop with the cradle Mr camble & I reaped wheat this forenoon in the afternoon Gorge drove the machine in the barley and Mr camble and I folowed {followed} behind the machine pushing the barley out of the way of the horses 14 Sunday we went to church at half past 10 oclock it is very hot and dry it looks a little like rain to night James Jardine commenced work for Jonson on Wednesday at noon July the 10 1872 �15 Monday Gorge & Mr Cambel cocked barley and I went to the shop to get a peice of my machine mended drawed in two loads of barley 16 Tuesday Gorge & I drawed in 4 loads of barley and three or 4 dusson {dozen} of wheat and it came up a shower of rain and we cut the hay round the orchard field and mowed a little nixt {next} the road 17 Wednesday we mowed the next of the barley in the orchard this forenoon in the afternoon we cocked barley 18 Thursday forenoon is weet {wet} in the afternoon cocked barley and drawed in three loads 19 Friday drawed in al lthe barley out of the field orchard field dun {done} at 4 oclock cut alittle wheat this evening 20 Satuerday three of us in the wheat to day 21 Sunday morning it is raining I did not goe to church to day 22 Monday i it is a fine day I cradle wheat and bound it Gorge Camble and I drawed in two loads of wheat after supper 23 Tuesday it rains to day till about 4 Oclock this afternoon Gorge and I cut ten dusson {dozen} stocks of wheat 24 Wednesday I am cradling wheat agin {again} to day till 5 Oclock Gorge and I drawed in two loads of wheat this evening Tomas Marshaw began to bind wheat for me to day at noon 25 Thursday forenoon I finished cuting {cutting} wheat and sirprise {surprise?} oats this afternoon I bound wheat with Tom Marshaw we got in {scribble} one load wheat it came up showe {shower} of rain spoiled this evening work 26 Friday {cease?} Marshaw & Tom Marshaw & I cut the barley by the barn this afternoon 27 Satuerday Tomas Marshaw & I drawed in the wheat to day I bound the surprise oats and drawed them in after dark 28 Sunday we are at home no church to day fine day 29 Monday Gorge & I began to gather the barley it came up a big rain sorm {storm} about 10 oclock it spoilt our barley for to day 30 Tuesday forenoon I mowed the hay round the wheat field and the strip of hay at the head & I turned over the barley to dry 31 Wednesday it is raining to day dowing {doing} nothing it faired up in the afternoon a little I cut my flax seed and tie it up John Jardine AUGUST the 1 1872 1 Thursday Marshaw & I began my oats we turned over the barley at noon to dry and went at the {Above it reads: oats} rest of the day �2 Friday Tomas Marshaw & Charley shanpang & Gorge Camble & I stacked the barley to day 3 Satuerday {Saturday} us fore are at the oats to day in the lower field by the concession we cut and bound 97 sooks {stooks} 4 Sunday I at home Cathrine went to church at half past three oclock 5 Monday in the forenoon cut oats in the field by the barn in the afternoon charley champan & I drawed in 4 loads of Oats out of the field by the concession 6 Tuesday in the forenoon cut oats and drawed in one load, finished cuting oats this afternoon and bound about 10 dusson {dozen} to day 7 Wednesday election day I went to the shopwith my Cultivater in the forenoon in the afternoon I went to the town hall and give my voat {vote} for Rankin 8 Thursday Gorge & I finished drawing in my oats to day finished harvist {harvest} to day 9 Friday Gorge & I is cuting weeds in the corn to day 10 Satuerday Gorge & I was cuting weeds in the corn 11 Sunday we went to church at half past 10 12 Monday James & I cut weeds in the corn 13 Tuesday this morning it rains heavy it is showery to day we began to draw dung this eving {evening} and cut weads in the corn 14 Wednesday we finished cuting the weeds in the corn and drawed out 4 loads of dung John Jardine 15 Thursday mistake in Wednesday work in place of finishing the corn on Wednesday it was to day Wednesday there was very little dun {done} for it is a wet day it rained a good deal the ditches has conciderable {considerable} water in them and the ground is very soft 16 Friday Gorge & I hawled {hauled} manure out to day we hawled 12 loads into the wheat agin this fall 17 Satuerday {Saturday} I plowed with dan & blak & Gorge haled manuere {hauled manure} with Jane & kate James helped Gorge this afternoon to hall {haul} manure it is fine weather 18 Sunday we went to church in the afternoon at three oclock to here {hear} Mr Mcalmon 19 Monday we drawed manuere {manure} to day 20 Tuesday drawed manuer agin 21 Wednesday we went to mersey to picknic {picnic} 22 Thursday I am alone plowed to day and halowed {hauled?} three loads of manure to �23 Friday went to thrash for Shampan 24 Satuerday finished thrashing for Shampan at noon this afternoon I haled {hauled} out 8 loads of manuer fine weather 25 Sunday we went to church at half past three Oclock in the afternoon 26 Monday morning I plowed two lands and hale {hauled} manure the reast {rest} of the day it came up a thunder showe {shower} about 4 Oclock 27 Tuesday forenoon we finished halling {hauling} the manuere in the afternoon Gorge Cambel haled dirt from the asherrey in to the barn yard and I plowed for wheat 28 Wednesday Gorge is haling dirt and I am plowing to day fine weather 29 Thursday we ar dowing {are doing} the sam {same} to day 30 Friday I finished plowing the field by the ashory {ashery} a little before noon I helped Gorge to hall {haul} dirt the rest of the day in to the barn yard 31 Satuerday {Saturday} I went to thrash for boby vickerman Gorge is drawing dirt in the yard agin {again} to day SEPTEMBER has 30 days the 1 1872 1 Sunday James & Cathrine went to chu{rch} at half past 3 O I stayed home it is dry weather agin looks a little like rain this evening 2 Monday I finished thrashing for boby vickerman this forenoon in the afternoon I cultavated {cultivated} and James went to the shop with the horses to get shod and did not get it dun {done} 3 Tuesday James went and got the hores {horse} shod this forenoon I cultivated in the field by the barn to day Gorge harrowed in the field by the ashery for wheat 4 Wednesday Gorge & I fine cultivating and harrow this forenoon in the afternoon I went to the shop and got the lampers out of Jane mouth and got my cultivater fixed fine weather 5 Thursday we are doing nothing this forenoon it is raining I plowed in the after noon in the field by the barn 6 Friday morning looking for one of the cows I got one land plowed in the afternoon I went to Jackson to thrash 7 Satuerday thrashed for Trembly 8 Sunday we are at home to day 9 Monday forenoon finished thrashing for Edward Trembly in the afternoon commenced to thrash for my self A merchant not over conversant with Geography. on hearing that one of his vessels was in Jep Jeopardy coclaimed {proclaimed?}, “Jeopardy, Jeopardy, where’s that?” �John Jardine 10 Tuesday thrashed for me to day agin {again} 11 Wednesday forenoon finished thrashing fore me about 9 oclcok in the afternoon James sowd {sowed} 5 bushels of wheat and I cultivated it in Gorge is braking lumps 12 Thursday morning James got about 4 bush of wheat sowed and it came on rain and we in the field by the barn in this afternoon it is raining. to night aagin the ground is pretty soft geting to night Charley Champan is cuting corn to day and James and Gorge is helping him to cut corn this afternoon 13 Friday forenoon I plowed in the field by the barn in the afternoon I cultivated in the rest of my wheat James finished sowing the field by the ashory {ashery} 14 Satuerday I finished furrowing up the field of wheat in the forenoon in the afternoon I & Gorge shovled {shoveled} the furrows out James is thrashing for Rd Charley C Shampan finished cuting {cutting} the corn to day 15 Sunday James went up to Mr Pools I & Cathrine stayed home to day 16 Monday in the forenoon James went and helped Richard Dodd to thrash I plowed in the field by the barn Gorge is sick to day 17 Tuesday James is gon {gone} to Henery Morrice to plow I am plowing in the field by the barn for wheat Gorge is burning stumps out of my way 18 Wednesday I am plowing in the field by the barn Gorge is at the stumps John Jardine 19 Thursday it is weet {wet} this morning Gorge & I cleaned 9 bushels of wheat and then it faired I commence to plow about half past 9 Oclock I finished plowing the barn field for wheat about half past 2 Oclock I began to sow & Gorge began to harrow I sowed 5 bushels to night in the barn field 20 Friday I sowed 4 ½ of wheat to day {word cut off} finished sowing the field by the barn Gorge finished harrowing it to night it is a butful {beautiful} day very warm 21 Satuerday I finished forrwing {furrowing} my wheat field by the barn this forenoon Gorge & I shovled the furrows this afternoon and drawed in the beens {beans} in to the barn it is a butful day 22 Sunday home to day it rained this morning very heavy there was heavy lighting {lightning} and thunder about half past 4 Oclock 23 Monday showery this forenoon I thrashed my beens {beans} to day they ar {are} very tuf {tough?} 24 Tuesday James and I plowed for Edward Trembly to day for his wheat this is a fine day very like rain to night the wind is south 25 Wednesday I went to the store this forenoon James made an ax handle in the afternoon {Above it reads: I went} out and helped Mr Ricardson {Richardson} to sow wheat 26 Thursday we are fixing the skidway to day and we took the mchine {machine} to the bush we have got it readay {ready} for staking to night �What comes once a minute, twice in a moment, and once in a man’s life? The letter M. 27 Friday this morning staked the mchine {machine} and began sawing James is helping me to day and Gorge Camble fine day 28 Satuerday Gorge and I is alone to day sawing cordwood we don {done} big days sawing it rained alittle in the night 29 Sunday this moring {morning} the wind is very high this it is like to blow the house over sometimes 30 Monday Gorge & I {crossented?} som {some} hickery logs this forenoon in the afternoon James & Gorge & I sawed cordwood with the mchine {machine} OCTOBER the {Below it reads: first} 1872 has 31 days 1 Tuesday Gorge & I sawed cordwood to day with the mchine 2 Wednesday I went to the shop with cate & Jane to get them shod I got two shoes on Jane and cate shod all round it is weet {wet} to day Gorge & I cleaned 17 bags barley this afternoon for to go to chatam {chatham} 3 Thursday it is very like rain this forenoon the roads very slopy {sloppy} Gorge drawed three loads of punkins {pumpkins} & I sharp my saw, in the afternoon Gorge & I sawed cordwood 4 Friday i went to help Sameul {Samuel} Gracey to rais {raise} his graineary {granary} 5 Satuerday Gorge Cambel & I went to chatham with a load of barley 6 Sunday we went to church half past 10 Oclock this morning in the afternoon it began to rain at half past 2 Oclock rain till night the road muddy 7 Monday I did not do much to day I choped {chopped} down a hickory tree for cordwood 8 Tuesday thrashed for mr pool to day fine wheather {weather} to day 9 Wednesday thrashed for Mr pool this forenoon in the afternoon I got two shoes Jane came home and went back to Mr pool agin with James papers 10 Thursday Gorge & I cut a cord of wood and split it and took it up to the black smith and I drawed 5 loads of punkins {pumpkins} up to the fence Gorge went to bobys to a husking be this afternoon James Jardine came home to sine {sign} the papers 1 11 Friday this morning James & I went u p to mr pools and sined the papers in the afternoon James went back to kooks corner Gorge & I cleaned 21 bags of barley to go to chatham 12 Satuerday {Saturday} Mr Pool & I went to chatham and put 300 dolers {dollars} in the bank got a check for it and sent it of {off} to Toronto to Mc {blank space} and took a load barley to chatham with me Every lesson who shall willfully admire, or order other persons to admire with �13 Sunday we are at home to day no minister these times {articles?} 14 Monday moring {morning} diging {digging} potatoes for to take to the fair on the fair on the 15 in the afternoon I went to help Edward Trembly rase {raise} his stable and shed 15 Tuesday we went to the fair surprise oats first prise {prize} 50 cts barley first prise 50 cts beens {beans} 2nd pris 25 cts potatoes 2nd prise 25 cts 16 Wednesday Gorge & I cut a cord of wood with the mchine {machine} for Mr {Melegan?} and took it up to him & Go we kiled {killed} a pig this afternoon 17 Thursday forenoon Gorge & I is looking for my sheep and cleaned a grist of 25 bush Beauty tis a fading flower pull a rose & it will fade in an hour. 123456789, in the afternoon I went out to the store 18 Friday forenoon found my sheep in the afternoon I husked a little corn 19 Satuerday I went and thrashed for William Jackson with my horses to day it is a fine weather 20 Sunday this is a beautiful morning thre {there} is no church today 21 Monday I took 25 bushels of wheat to the mill in the afternoon I drawed timber for shepard for a culbart {culvert?} on Trembly 22 Tuesday I worked for shepard drawing rails on John were place 23 Wednesday plowing and scraping on William fram {farm?} place for shepard 24 Thursday plowing and scraping for shepard on Jackson crosing {crossing} and on the sideline at Gracy 25 Friday it is raining a little all day Gorge and I husked a little corn, in the afternoon we drawed in 42 bushels of corn it is mudy {muddy} to day 27 Sunday it rains alittle yet it is slopy {sloppy} and nasty about the roads this moring {morning} 28 Monday plowing & craping {scraping} for shepard 29 Tuesday plowing & craping for shepard 30 Wednesday I drawed in my corn 31 Thursday plowing & craping for shepard NOVEMBER 1872 1 Friday plowing & craping for shepard 2 Satuerday I went to chatham 3 Sunday we are at home to day I am sick �4 Monday this forenoon I am not doing much I was on the railroad looking at the men laing {laying} the tie for the iron NOVEMBER 1875 January 10-1875 Mistake Tuesday the 5 October I hade {had} a ride on the canada GTR across edward Trembly lot up to sideline 18&19 5 Tuesday I went on the railroad to see Mr Curk about a Job of wood that all I dun {done} for it bgan {began} to rain Cathrine & I cleaned up about 12 bushels of oats 6 Wednesday forenoon worked for shepard in the afternoon I went to baptis {baptist} creek with a railroad gentleman for a dollar and a half 7 Thursday I went to stoney point this morning for my appletrees and went up to Samuel Gracy to help him to thrash the machine did not goe {go} well we got nothing {done} only a little buckwheat thrashed to day 8 Friday thrashed for Samuel Gracy to day fine wheather {weather} 9 Satuerday thrashed for Sam to day 10 Sunday home to day cate went to east tilbury with Mrs Gracy 11 Monday thrashed for Sam Gracy till about 1 Oclock we finished it rains a little this afternoon 12 Tuesday plowing & craping {scraping} for Shepard to day fine weather 13 Wednesday this forenoon working for Shepard on the grade at Trembly’s crosing {crossing} in the afternoon James & I was drawing in my corn straw fine 14 Thursday forenoon James & I cut some corn hills that was left, in the afternoon we drawed it in and the remainder of the shoks {shocks} that was in the field it is dry but cold it is very like snow 15 Friday James & I is drawing ties acrose {across} the railroad for the company at home here that is in tilbury west on lot 19 in the forth {fourth} concession between a little snow to day 16 Satuerday charley champan & I drawed ties{Below it reads: to day agin} a little snow to day agin 17 Sunday it is a beautful {beautiful} day but cold & raw winds it has frose {froze} very hard these few nights back James & Cathrine has gon {gone} up to the Mrs Graceys this afternoon 18 Monday James & I drawed ties to day 19 Tuesday James & I is drawing ties to day 20 Wednesday drawing ties to day 21 Thursday drawing ties to day 22 Friday we are drawing ties to day 23 Satuerday James & I is still drawing yet �24 Sunday Cathrine Jardine & I went to chruch {church} this moring {morning} preaching at half past ten Oclock this morning 25 Monday James & I is at the ties agin {again} to day 26 Tuesday drawing ties to day 27 Wednesday William fin {fine?} & I went over to the town line to draw ties there over the railroad for the company 28 Thursday William & I is drawing ties to day 29 Friday drawing ties at the town line 30 Satuerday drawing ties to day DECEMBER 1 Sunday it is snowing very heavy all day 2 Monday this forenoon we ar {are} drawing ties at the townline came home snowed this aafternoon very heavy 3 Tuesday drawing ties James & I to day 4 Wednesday James & I is drawing ties 5 Thursday drawing ties to day 6 Friday we finished drawing ties this forenoon for good this time 7 Satuerday I went and got my horses shod at the blacksmith 8 Sunday we went to church to day 9 Monday we did nothing this forenoon In the afternoon we sawed a few blockes of wood and lifted the machine it is a very cold day 10 Tuesday sawing for Richard dodd to to 11 Wednesday sawing for dodd to day 12 Thursday doing nothing to day only my chores 13 Friday choring to day cold wather {weather} 14 Satuerday {Saturday} choring cold and dry 15 Sunday no church to day 16 Monday William fine & I went to the sale at {tebare?} 17 Tuesday finnie & I went out to see my bush farm and to se {see} Mr Mossie for a Job of timber �18 Wednesday the same 19 Thursday William & I went to see the roads where w {we} will draw lines 20 Friday John finnie & I killed a pig to day 21 Satuerday John finnie & I fixed a {???} on the lumber sleigh I went to Stoney point for Shampan bobsleighs 22 Sunday James & I went to church 23 Monday finie {finnie} and I went out to se {see} James Mossie about dawing {drawing} timber and did not se {see} him 24 Tuesday we went out to se Mossie agin {again} we saw him and maid {made} a baraan {bargain?} about the timber drawing 25 Wednesday William & John finnie & I went to the bush to began to draw timber this afternoon 26 Thursday drawing timber out of the bush to day 27 Friday drawing timber to day agin 28 Satuerday {Saturday} drawing timber to day we went to the lake this afternoon with a big stick 29 Sunday at home to day th snow is about a foot & ½ deep it looks like rain to night 30 Monday I took the pot to H Honberger to melt snow William went to the shop it snowed most all day nothing dun {done} to day 31 Tuesday John finnie & I drawed timber to the lake to day January the 1 Newyearsday {1873 presumably} 1 Wednesday we drawed to the lake to day 2 Tthursday we drawed to the lake to day 3 Friday I began to skid H Honberger timber and William finnie drawed out to the townline 4 Satuerday William & I drawed to the town line this forenoon in the afternoon I skided timber on H place Wil drawed to the townline 5 Sunday we went to church to day 6 Monday I skided {skidded} timber all day Wiliam drawed to the townline 7 Tuesday I skided {skidded} timber all day I finished skididing H Hornberger timber to day William drawed to the townline this forenoon in the afternoon James & William finnie began to draw to the lake 8 Wednesday James & Will is drawing to the lake to day I am drawing to the townline 9 Thursday James & William is drawing to the lake to day I am drawing to the townline �10 Friday James & William is drawing to the lake to day I am drawing to the townline 11 Satuerday James & William is drawing to the lake to day I am drawing to the townline 12 Sunday at home to day 13 Monday William & Samuel Moffat drawing to the lake to day James & I is drawing to the townline I went to the shop & to mill I took out 1 stik {stick?} this afternoon 14 Tuesday Wi {William?} & Samuel M drawing to the lake James is skiding Funuf {Phaneuf?} timber to day I am drawing to the townline 15 Wedensday William & Samuel is drawing to the lake James finished skiding David Dewket & Jo fanuf timber this forenoon in the afternoon James helped to finished drawing H Hongerger timber to the townline 16 Thursday we are all isle {ill?} to day it rains hard all day there is lots of water now 17 Friday John finnie & I commenced to draw funuf timber to the townline 18 Satuerday {Saturday} John & James & I is drawing funuf timber to the townline to day 19 Sunday at home to day James Jardine & John Jardine commenced to drawed timber in 1872 cristmas {Christmas} day we worked way at roadcuting {road cutting} and drawing {squaretin?} up till March the 7 in 1873 then I drawed rails cuts and wood for H Honberger and sawed wod {wood} up to March the 15 in 1873 Now I am home choreing Cl taking care of my horses & cattle I rite {write} this in March 1873 on Friday the 21 I am choring yet I have been making posts for a shed and taking care of my catle {cattle} and horses and planting apple trees and peach trees and goosberies {gooseberries} bushes and willow trees and diging {digging} around my plum trees and curn {currant?} bushes and puting {putting} manure around them here by the fraunt {front} of the house and doing a little at my walk from the fumt {front} of the door to the road and ploughed one day in the back field by the concession I have been doing work like this up to May the third 3 and it is not fit to plow yet the ground is weet {wet} spring I am feding {feeding} the cattle yet a little hay night and moring {morning} I rite {write} this the 3 day of may it is raing {raining} this morning it is cold to day it is so weet and cold and backward weather that us farmers can not do any thing to adgvantage {advantage} this spring this day is plowing that I rite about was dun {done} in April the 30 1873 I had to stop because the ground is to {too} soft to plough May the third Gorge finnie & I split cordwood in the afternoon it is fine weather this afternoon John Jardine May the 4 1873 4 Sunday Catherine Jardine & I went to church in the forenoon & in the afternoon 5 Monday Gorge finnie commenced to work on the railroad & I john Jardine loged {logged} for obby Vickerman may the 4 it is fine weather 6 Tuesday I commenced to plow in the east field by the barn it is fine weather to day plowed all day 7 Wednesday in the forenoon I plowed while I am eating dinner it is raining �8 Thursday morning it rains a little not much it is a cloudy all day now plowing to day the ground is very weet {wet} the ditches is very near full 9 Friday forenoon William Gracey & {Blle T?} & I was fixing the walk frunt {front} of aple {apple} trees & locust trees it is fine all tile night about 6 Oclock it is a heavy rain with lighting {lightning} & thunder the land is very weet no plowing yet 10 Saturday in the forenoon I went over to B Vickerman had my dinner with him in the afternoon I shoveled the furrowes acroce {furrows across} 6 lands that I had plowed to let the water of {off} the ground is very soft it is fine this afternoon 11 Sunday we are at home no church to day it came up a shour {shower} of rain {Below it reads: and hale {hail}} about 12 Oclock it maid {made} the ground weet {wet} water lays on the ground 12 Monday there is white froste this morning it is a fine afternoon the ground is very weet this afternoon i split cordood {cordwood} it looks likes ran {rain} it did rain a shoud in the night 13 Tuesday forenoon it is a butful {beautiful} forenoon I helped Edward Trembley to make two log heap and split som {some} cordwood I split wood in the afternoon to {too} 14 Wednesday the ground is very soft in the afternoon I rould {rolled?} the grace {grass} around the house 15 Thursday I went to the store and up the railroad in the forenoon in the afternoon I plowed in the field by the barn on the east side of the barn 16 Friday plowing to day the ground is very soft 17 Satuerday {Saturday} plowing to day agin {again} fine weather 18 Sunday no church to day it is a butful {beautiful} day the weather is dring {drying} up the water fast 19 Monday I have began to harrow for oats I have sowed 5 bushels & Archey Gracey afternoon I sowed 6 bushels & half & harrowed them in 20 Tuesday I cleaned the furrowes out and plowed the rest of the day & Archey Gracey shoveled the cross furrows May the twenty in 1873 The canada southrin railaod past {southern railroad passed} through the line with the first passinger {passenger} train one each way daly {daily} 21 Wednesday I finished plowing and sowing & harrowing my oats to day 22 Thursday I planted my patotes {potatoes} to day 23 Friday I roaled {rolled} my oats this forenoon in the afternoon I began to plow in the field by the concession for corn it is dry & hot 24 Satuerday plowing for corn 25 Sunday I am at home to day I am very sick to day cate went to here {hear} Mr {Sott?} �26 Monday I am scick {sick} yet not able to work H Honsberger came along & I got him to plow 27 Tuesday Mr Marchel & I share {shear?} the sheep to day H plowed in the lowe field by the {cut off} 28 Wednesday H Honsberger plowing for corn this forenoon & he is roling it the rest of the day 29 Thursday finished roling this morning with harrowing the rest of the day 30 Friday H Honsberger has finished harrowing & furrowing the corn ground he went home to day about 11 oclock and left my work for I am very sick it is fine weather cold & dry {Following four entries scratched out and scribbled over} {31?} Satuerday plowed all day it is dry weather 1 Sunday I am at home I am very sick to day it is hot & dry 2 Monday I am sick to day agin not able to work H Honsberger came along on a visit and he said he could plough for me and he did plough for me this afternoon 3 Tuesday I am prety {pretty} sick to day not able to work H Honsberger ploughs for me agin {again} to day it is hot & dry 31 Satuerday {Saturday} I am sick nothing doing at my corn ground to day June the first 1 Sunday James & I went to church to day at half past 10 oclock James took me in the buggey to church 2 Monday Tomas Vickerman came & and planted my corn to day I am geting {getting} a little beter {better} I roaled {rolled} my corn ground to day H Honsberger shovled {shovelled} the furrows H Honsberger & I cleaned 24 bushels of wheat all I have to clean 3 Tuesday I & Henry went to the mill with the grist and the blacksmith shop with the plow in the afternoon we went out to Henery with 10 bushels of oats 4 Wednesday forenoon took my old waggon to the shop to get fixed in the afternoon I took the teem {team} out to H Honsberger to plow potatoes 5 Thursday I went over to Robert Vickerman I saw a spisel {special?} train go west it went very fast I was pretty sick to day Henery has the teem {team} 6 Friday this eving {evening} I am tire & week {weak} Henery has the teem yet 7 Satuerday {Saturday} I am a little beter {better} to day I am kiling {killing} bugs on my patoes {potatoes} to day Henery has the teem yet to day �8 Sunday Catherine & I went to church this forenoon I am killing bugs on my patatoes this afternoon I went down to east tilbury where bradly was working on the railroad to sea {see} about som {some} money did not get any H. H has the horses yet 10 Tuesday this forenoon I went to the shop & got two shous {shoes} on Jane I am not very well to day we had a nice little shour {shower} this afternoon H. Honbergerhas the horses 11 Wednesday this forenoon I kiled som bugs on my potatoes in the afternoon I took Jane the yong {young} mare & drawed slepers {sleepers} & plank for a bridge acrose {across} the ditch to draw manure into the corn field by the concission {concession} H Honsberger has the horses yet 12 Thursday this morning Henery Honsberger fetched home my horses about 8 oclock I went rite {right} up to the blacksmith shop and got 4 shouse {shoes} on them & fetched home my old waggon this forenoon in the afternoon I went after Mr Marchel to com {come} and see my horse 13 Friday I got my horse dockered {docked?} & sold my steers for $97 this forenoon in the afternoon I bilt {built} a bridge acroose {across} a ditch to draw my manure 14 Satuerday Cathrine & Gorge & Mr Brite & I went to chatham it is hot and dry I bot {bought} myself a new buggy in June 1873 15 Sunday we went to church in the afternoon at half past 3 Oclock 16 Monday H Honsberger commenced to draw my manuere {manure} I am in bed most of the day with a sick feaver {fever} 17 Tuesday I am a little wors {worse} to day with the feaver H Honsberger drawing manure 18 Wednesday H Honsberger drawing manure to day I am still worse to day with the feaver 19 Thursday H Honsberger is loging {logging} for William Henery I am not so bad to day as yesterday 20 Friday henery is drawing manuer this forenoon this afternoon he is plowing two lands here in the orchard for beens {beans} I am fealing {feeling} first rate to day very little feaver only pretty week {weak} W.A.C.K {fauS?} 21 Satuerday {Saturday} H Honsberger & Gorge finnie planted my beens to day picked the bugs of {off} my patatoes & howed {potatoes & hoed} them a little to day 22 Sunday we went to church this afternoon at half past three Oclock Command You May Your mind from play every moment in the {Continues after entry below: Day John Jardine} 23 Monday H Honsberger & Gorge finnie drawed manure to day 24 Tuesday in the forenoon Henery & I went up to the mill in the afternoon Gorge & Henery drawed manuere big rain to night 25 Wednesday Henery went to the mill and this forenoon & went home in the afternoon 26 Thursday Henery & Gorge finnie helped me to loge {log} on the concission {concession} cleaning the way for the fence �27 Friday Henery & Gorge finnie are drawing manure for me to day 28 Satuerday {Saturday} Henery & Gorge finnie finished drawing out my manure to day and Gorge took my horses to Vanbusker for his trunks 29 Sunday went to church and herd {heard} the Rev H Gracey preach to day the Rev H Gracey dispence {dispense} the lord supper 30 Monday forenoon it rains it a butful {beautiful} rain in the afternoon the Rev Henery Gracey and his Lady came and paid me a visit this afternoon July the first 1873 1 Tuesday Henery Honsberger & I plowed the potatoes and I took Gorge finnie over to the tank he is bound for st tomas {St Thomas} this forenoon in the afternoon Henery & I finished howing {hoeing} my potatoes 2 Wednesday Henery & I cmenced {commenced} to draw the posts for my shead {shed} I finished drawing them this afternoon 3 Thursday in the forenoon Henery & I howed beens {hoed beans} in the afternoon we fixed the mchine {machine} and comenced to cut clover hay 4 Friday Henery he finished cuting {cutting} the strip on the southside of the appletrees this moring {morning} at 9 O {oclock} I cut hay round the fence corners and thissels {thistles} on the railroad Henery went to a ditch sail {sale?} 5 Satuerday Henery drawed rails this forenoon in the afternoon Henery & I raked up one load of clover hay and took it in the barn out Mr John Jardine Tilbury West 6 Sunday we went to church at half past 10 Oclock in the forenoon I went to the dockter {doctor} I feal {feel} worse 7 Monday I am sick Henery cut the rest of the clover in the orchard on the south side of the house and then mowed the fence corners after and around the house to day 8 Tuesday Henery began to cultivate the corn and I mowed a little patch frunt {front} of the doore {door} & shook it out this afternoon 9 Wednesday Henery is cultivatioung {cultivating} corn this forenoon in the afternoon we are raking up hay we got in two loads 10 Thursday Henery & I skined {skinned} the cow & dug a hole & put her in & buirred {buried} hin {him/her?} this forenoon in the afternoon Henery is in the corn 11 Friday Henery Honsberger finished cultivating my corn & beens {beans} to day I am geting {getting} a little beter {better} now it is fine weather 12 Satuerday {Saturday} Henery Honsberger is cradling in the wheat field by the ashery cradling a road round the field for the mchine {machine} reaper 13 Sunday I was home to day cate went to rawley {Raleigh township} with bradley to day �14 Monday there was a greadel {great deal} of thunder & lighting {lightning} & heavy showers of rain all day 15 Tuesday Henery drawing rails this forenoon in the afternoon Henery is cradling wheat 16 Wednesday wecomenced {we commenced} to cut the wheat in the field by the barn in the afternoon about 2 Oclock it came up a very heavy rain stoped {stopped} {Above it reads: us} cuting {cutting} this afternoon 17 Thursday we are cuting wheat in the field by the barn till about 5 Oclock it came up a big shower of rain 18 Friday Henery Honsberger & Henery arenell cradled wheat till to day about 10 Oclock Frank Parmer came in with the mchine {machine} he cut about one aker {acre} in the field by the barn 19 Satuerday {Saturday} we finished cuting {cutting} all my wheat to day about 10 Oclock and got it all bound & set up at noon I had Henery arenell & Henery Honsberger & Gorge finie {finnie} & robert Roland & my Self that is John Jardine baling the mchine binding & shoking {shocking} up the afternoon of this Robart Roland & H Honsberger cut the hay around the field the barn sets in that is the wheat field & oats field 20 Sunday I went to the english church to day 21 Monday robart holand {Robert Holland} & H Honsberger mowed this strip on the east side of the house down by the granary and comenced to draw in my wheat 22 Tuesday drawing wheat to day agin {again} 23 Wednesday H Honsberger took the mchine & began to cut my hay in the field by the consission {concession} for a little while this forenoon we turned in and drawed wheat we got all my wheat in to day & one load of hay in to the barn from here close to the granary 24 Thursday robart is mowing the fence corners Henery is cuting {cutting} {Above it reads: hay} with the mchine I have old dan in the horse rake rakeing the hay in winrow robart & henery is drawing in this afternoon 25 Friday Henery this morning finished cuting my hay about half past 8 Oclock I drove the buggy out to H Honsberger came back and I was Just eating my dinner when the Mr stanton came in with my wifes headstone I had to hich {hitch?} up agin I lost this days work from the harvest 26 Satuerday Henery & I was up and at it this morning by 5 Oclock we got the rouf {rest?} of the hay in the barn before the rain came up then took the hand rakes and raked the field all over and we got it all in the barn to night made a finish of the hay 27 Sunday we went to church this morning at half past 10 Oclock in 28 Monday I have no company to day I am not doing much I am howing alittle tobaco & beens {hoeing a little tobacco & beans} 29 Tuesday I commenced to cultivate corn to day 30 Wednesday cultivating corn to day �31 Thursday I went out to cultive {cultivate} & it commenced to rain I had to com {come} back it rained heavy this forenoon in the afternoon I commenced to plow for wheat in the field by the barn. August the first 1873 1 Friday plowing agin to day for wheat 2 Satuerday plowing for wheat 3 Sunday we went to church in the afternoon at half past 3 Oclock 4 Monday plowing to day agin for wheat 5 Tuesday I finished plowing to day the field by the barn west side & went & had a ride on the hand car this evening 6 Wednesday I doing much to day I went up to the blacksmith with my waggon and got the {boten?} fixed 7 Thursday I commenced to cultivated in my corn agin {again} it is very hot wheather {weather} 8 Friday it rained god shour {good shower} this morning I went to the blacksmith with my mairs {mares} and got 4 shous {shoes} on them in the afternoon I finished cultivating my corn 9 Satuerday {Saturday} I commenced to harrow in the field by the barn about half past 10 Oclock I run the harrow tooth in to my in to my big toe that laid me up the billious fevour {bilious fever} came back on me agin I was very sick 10 Sunday my toe is very painful and the fevor {fever} makes very sick to day 11 Monday forenoon I am sick yet in the afternoon I got a good deal better 12 Tuesday I am alittle beter {better} this morning I got help this morning & throwed my horse & cut that wort of {off} dan I am not able to doe {do} anything yet Septe September the 11 1873 11 Wednesday I am thrashing for my self to day 12 Thursday I finished thrashing to day for my self about 3 Oclock this afternoon 13 Friday I am thrashing for boby {Bobby} Vickerman to day 14 Satuerday thrashing for vickerman 15 Sunday I took James out as far as H Honsberger as he is going back to work to tomas mosey 16 Tuesday finished thrashing to day for John Manan 17 Wednesday thrashing to day for Tomas Atkerson John Jardine 18 Thursday finished thrashing for Tomas Atkison to day �19 Friday thrashing for E Trembly to day 20 Saturday finished thrashing for E Trembly to day at noon this afternoon I pulled my beens {beans} and cut my tobaco {tobacco} 21 Sunday we went to church 22 Monday I sowed 5 bushels this afternoon it rains to day 23 Tuesday I cultivated wheat this forenoon in the afternoon I sowed 4 ½ bushels of wheat to day agin {again} Shepperd is plowing this afternoon 24 Wednesday I finished cultivating the field of wheat on the west side of the barn and furrowing it out Alonzo plowed three quarts day to day 25 Thursday I shovled {shovelled} the croose {cross} furrowes out Alonzo ploughed to day and I 5 bushels 26 Friday I harrowed in 5 bushels of wheat to day and Alonzo ploughed to dya 27 Satuerday I dug my potatoes today and I sowed 2 bushels & a half of wheat & Alonzo ploughed & harrowed to day three quarters of a day I harrowed the rest of the day 28 Sunday we went to the en english in the forenoon in the afternoon we went here {hear} Mr Scotes {Scott’s} farewell serman {sermon} to day at three Oclock 29 Monday morning it rains it is a butfull {beautiful} rain I kiled {killed} a sheep & went to the shop with my ploughpoint this forenoon in the afternoon i finished plowing the field on the east side of the barn for wheat 30 Thoday I finished sowing my wheat & harrow harrowing & furrowing & shoveling in the field by the barn finished all complete today October the first 1873 1 Wednesday I am helping Shepherd to day to hall {haul} rails on the hancar {handcar} and Carrie {carry?} from Gracyes down to my farm for the fence on the railroad 2 Thursday helped Mr Shepherd to fence this forenoon on the railroad in the afternoon I went & helped Samuel Gracy to thrash 3 Friday thrashing for Sam Gracey to day all day 4 Satuerday {Saturday} working for Shepherd to day at the railroad fence 5 Sunday we went to church this afternoon at three Oclock 6 Monday working for Shepherd to day 7 Tuesday working for Shepherd to day �8 Wednesday worked for Shepherd this forenoon in this afternoon I got my horses shod on the forefeet 9 Thursday I went & helped Mr pool to day to thrash 10 Friday I am helping Richard dodd to thrash to day 11 Saturday I am thrashing for Richard dodd to day agin {again} 12 Sunday Mr Wardon preached here to day he came from bothwal {likely Bothwell, Ontario} 13 Monday James & I cleaned grain for to take to the fair and I thrashed my beens to day 14 Tuesday we went to the east tilbury fair to day 158 109 15 Wednesday we went to west tilbury fair I took first prixe {prize} on wheat first prixe barley first prixe oats and second prixe on carrage {carriage} horses to day 16 Thursday I went to chatham with a load of wheat 17 Friday I went and helped Richedson {Richardson?} to thrash to day 18 Satuerday {Saturday} this forenoon it rains in the afternoon helped Richerdson to finish his thrashing 19 Sunday we went to church and herd {heard} Mr brown preach 20 Monday cathrine Jardine & I went up to Mrs Pools to day it is very winday {windy} to day it beings to rain to night 6 about 6 Oclock 21 Tuesday this morning it is very stormy it rains & snows this forenoon there is two or three inches of snow fell it rains this afternoon there is a greatedeal {great deal} of water fell 22 Wednesday James & I fixed the pig pen for the little pigs & big pigs to faten {fatten} them 23 Thursday it is wet this morning James Jardine & I borded {boarded} up the cow shed & killed this afternoon the roads is muddy 24 Friday I aint doing much these times and I though {thought} I would goe {go} with John skantlen to detroit we went to detroit this afternoon 25 Satuerday I am in detroit to day 26 Sunday I am in detroit to day it rains most all day 27 Monday I am in detroit yet it is weet {wet} & cold to day agin 28 Tuesday we came home to day & it snows very heavy & rains alittle {a little} while we are in windsor the roads from stoney point home is very muddy 29 Wednesday James & I took the sawing machine to the bush & sawed alittle cordwood to day it is a fine day �30 Thursday it rained all day nothing dun {done} 31 Friday it snows very heavy this morning in the afternoon I banked the house & cut logs for a crib for the cows & drawed them to the yard November the 1 1873 1 Saturday James & I drawed the corn & straw to day into the barn & bilt {built} the cow crib fine day 2 Sunday we went to church it commenced to rain to day noon & it rained heavy till 4 Oclock cleard {cleared} up fine this evening 3 Monday James & I is cuting {cutting} cordwood to day it is a butful {beautiful} day 4 Tuesday James & I is cuting cordwood to day agin with the machine it is a butful day agin {again} 5 Wednesday James & I is cuting cordwood & stovewood to day it is fine wheather {weather} yet 6 Thursday James Jardine & I went & helped Mr Lang with the church at sheating {sheeting?} & shingling to day fine weather 7 Friday I am furrowing out my corn ground it is very soft and weet & James is helping Mr Lang at the church 8 Saturday James went to stoney point with a load of perls {pearls} for Mr Richerdson & I stayed home & put in a gate in the fence below the ashery where I have to pas {pass} through so often for wood this winter 9 Sunday we went to church to day it is fine wheather {weather} 10 Monday I commenced to plough in the field by the house in the orchard in the afternoon I went to the blacksmith and got my horses shod on the hind feet and the ploughpoint sharped & James went to the bush to make ties for Tomas Mosey 11 Tuesday I ploughed this forenoon in the afternoon it is a grate {great} snow storm I husked alittle corn in the barn 12 Wednesday I drawed stovewood out of the bush on the sleigh in the afternoon I ploughed agin there is about two inches of snow on the ground 13 Thursday it is froson {frozen} hard to day I went to stoneypoint with a load of perls for Mr Richerdson to day it is cold 14 Friday I went to stoneypoint with a load of perls for Mr Richedson & fetched back a load of shingels {shingles} & lath {lathe?} for Mr Lang for the church it is cold to day 15 Satuerday {Saturday} it is frosen {frozen} hard this morning but it is bufull {beautiful} sunshine I commenced to plough about half past 9 Oclock the ground dos {does} not plough very good this forenoon but in the afternoon the ground ploughs well the snow is nearley gon {nearly gone} this evening 16 Sunday James & cate is gon to the Methodist church it is a butful day �17 Monday i am ploughted {ploughed} the orchard to day fine wheather 18 Thusday {Thursday} i am ploughing the orchar {orchard} to day it is cloudy it looks like a storm 19 Wednesday it snows all day it is a terrible snow storm slurry there is about 10 inches of snow fell to day gorge cambel & I husking corn in the barn 20 Thursday gorge camble & I is shovling the croose {cross} furrowsing in the orchard to day 21 Friday Gorge Camble & I finishe sovling {finished shovelling} the croos furrows this forenoon this afternoon we killed a pig and filled the stall with straw in the stable 22 Saturday traided {traded} three sheep with R Marshaw for a steer took them and fetched the steer home in the forenoon in the afternoon I am visting {visiting} with Mr Pool here at home this afternoon 23 Sunday no church to day rained this afternoon 24 Monday Gorge camble & I is bilding {building} a shed for my sheep it snows a little to day but it is soft snow 25 Tuesday Gorge & I is working at the sheep shed this forenoon in the afternoon Gorge Cambel went to soneypoint {Stoney Point} & I went to a meeting of the church it is a little colder to day there is som {some} showers of snow 26 Wednesday I went out to the store and finished fixking {fixing} the sheep yeard {yard} this forenoon Gorge camble is gon home this afternoon I am spliting {splitting} wood at the door this afternoon there is a little snow flying around to day 27 Thursday in the forenoon I went to {Votta?} to se {see} if my sleghts {sleighs?} was dun {done} in the afternoon I finished spliting stovewood at the door John Jardine 28 Friday this forenoon atending {attending} to the stock in the afternoon I am spliting {splitting} cordwood in the bush 29 Saturday I am spliting cordwood to day 30 Sunday we went to church to day December the 1 1873 1 Monday I am geting {getting} a load of wood out of the bush & the cattle from E Trembly fixing for kiling {killing} my pigs tomorrow 2 Tuesday Edward Trembly & I killed 4 pigs this forenoon in the afternoon I am dowing chours {doing chores} about the place 3 Wednesday I cut up the hogs & salted the pork & husked a little corn to day it rains all day & very near all night James cut his leg this afternoon 4 Thursday this morning it began to blow about 4 Oclock I thought it would blow every thing over it blowed down a good deal of my fence {away?} I went to comber for the Docker {doctor?} for James leg to day �5 Friday i went to the store this forenoon in the afternoon I am choreing around the place & paid my taxes also it is fine weather agin 6 Satuerday {Saturday} I am working for the rail road compny {company} to day grading on Trudell crosing {crossing} by Vickerman farm on teh canada southern railroad 7 Sunday we are all home to day no church 8 Monday worked on the crosing this forenoon in the afternoon it rains I am husking a little corn in the barn 9 Tuesday morning it is very muddy weather I am choring at home & and spliting cord wood alittle to day 10 Wednesday I went to Mrs Gracey Sale to day I bouth 1 sleigh & ??? Shovel price $1 12 ½ sleigh price $6 25 11 Thursday it is raining agin {again} I am shoveling the little ditches in the barn yard & husking the last of my corn & I took my buck saw over to Robert Vickerman to be sharped I came back & put up some rails on the fence by the wheat field & cut som {some} stovewood at the doore {door} 12 Friday it is raining yet to day the land is very weet {wet} it is covered with water it is ankle deep it is {drixxelling?} {drizzling} rain very near all day I am in the bush spliting {splitting} cordwood I am pretty weet to night it is raining yet {Above it reads: it is} 7 Oclock {Below it reads: now} 13 Satuerday morning it is snowing this forenoon it clears of {off} in the afternoon and frexes {freezes} this evening this week has been a very storm one it was very disagrable {disagreeable} weather 14 Sunday I went to church to day but no minister came I suppose it was imposabil {impossible} to get here on the roads it is froxe {froze} some but not a nuf {enough} to bare a man 15 Monday I helped Edward Trembly to kill his pigs this forenoon in the afternoon I split cordwood in the bush this is a fine sunny day 16 Tuesday i am working at the railroad crossing cloos {close} to vickerman fine day 17 Wednesday i am working at the railroad croosing {crossing} to day agin fine day 18 Thursday it is thawing it is muddy to day i am working at the coosing {crossing} to day agin John Jardine 19 Friday i am working at the croosing {crossing} to day agin {again} finished it to day it is a little colder to day 20 Satuerday i am dowing {doing} choring at home to day I went to Mr henderson store this afternoon it is froxe {froze} alittle it is kind araw {a raw?} wind this afternoon but it will freexe {freeze} hard to night 21 Sunday Mr Scoot {Scott} preaches thhis forenoon half past 10 Oclock cate went to church i stayed home it is fine to day but 22 Monday I went to Edward Trembly choping be {chopping bee} to day �23 Tuesday I got my horses shod at tomas {Thomas} Jackson & went to stoney point for Cate box fine wheather {weather} hard frose 24 Wednesday choring & helping Mcadam {Between lines it reads: at my crossing} to day fine wheather hard frose 25 Thursday James & I went to Comber to day cate went to Mrs Gracey 26 Friday I am choring this forenoon in the afternoon I went and moved a culbert for Mcadam upon Richard Dodson farm close to No 12 line {Above it reads: snow?} 27 Satuerday {Saturday} I went to Tomas Jacksons choping be {Thomas Jacksons chopping bee} to day 28 Sunday James & I went to church to day at three Oclock to here 29 Monday this forenoon I went to the bush to split cordwood and hurt my back that I could not split wood to day snow this afternoon 30 Tuesday Mary Gracey & John Mckey came down here to day my back is no beter {better} yet 31 Wednesday my back is a little beter to day I am Just dowing {doing} my choresg John Jardine Tilbury West Ont Nov 20th 1873 To Miss {scratched out illegible} You will please excuse the liberty I take in writing to you, but as I have met you several times and being pleased with your acquaintence and appearance I have taken the liberty of writing to you to ask the liberty of waiting up on you. If some one more favoured has not already been granted that permission. Hoping this may meet with your approval and knowing that a knowledge of my request is in good hands and {will?} go no further, and looking for an imediate {immediate} reply either favorable or unfavorable I {will?} subsrcribe myself yours respectfully and {illegible} with respect and would be admirer J Jardine JJ You will please excuse the liberty I take in writing to you, but as I have met you several times and being pleased with your acquaintance and appearance I have taken the liberty of writing to you to ask liberty , of waiting upon you if some One; more favourable has not already, Been granted that permission. Hoping this may meet with your aproval {approval}. And knowing that a knowledge of my request Is in good hands, and I will go no further and looking for an immediate reply either favourable or unfavourable I will subscribe myself Yours With Respect and would be ---- admirer Mr John Jardine January the first 1874 1 Thursday John Mckey Alexander Gracey came to my {place?} to day in the evening I went out to Richerdson store with them �2 Friday I commenced to split wood agin it is fine weather it is thawing very fast to day no snow 3 Satuerday {Saturday} I am spliting {splitting} wood agin {again} to day it is still thawing the frost is about all out it blows pretty hard out warm it is a drying wind no rain yet 4 Sunday I went to church this forenoon I stoped {stopped} at Mr Gracy for dinner it began to rain about 2 Oclock this afternoon it was showery till evening it began to frexe {freeze} to night 5 Monday Tomas Vikerman & I is spliting wood to day and we fixed a little at my croosing {crossing} it was a little to {too} high it is a butful {beautiful} day it is thawing to day agin 6 Tuesday forenoon it snows I am in the bush a choping {chopping} down trees to skid for the Machine to make wood for the house in the afternoon cate & I went up to Mrs Graceys it is still snows it clears up about 10 Oclock to night 7 Wednesday I am choping {chopping} in the bush agin this forenoon it is raining a little after dinner I took the horses and drawed up two loads of wood it begins to rain prety {pretty} hard Alexander Gracey & Mary Gracey & John Mckey YY Miss lang all came to my house this afternoon it is raining yet and it still rains very heavy till about 11 Oclock to night it turns rite {right} around and snows it is very stormey the folks all went home this evening about half 1 Oclock it still snows there is no frost in the ground in the bush it is lots of water 8 Thursday it quit snowing this morning at 8 oclock there is 14 inches of snow & water it took me this forenoon a feeding stock & shovling {shovelling} snow from about the house in the afternoon I sawed a little stove wood at the door it is a butfull {beautiful} sunshine day it as thawed considerable to day 9 Friday I m choring around the bilings {buildings?} and sawing wood at the dore {door} for the stove it thaws a little to day the snow is setling {settling} a little there is quite a shower of snow this afternoon it is soft about half snow rain 10 Satuerday I hitched up my horses and went into the bush to brake {break} the roads to the wood piles to let them frexe {freeze} and went to the shop for my sleighs this forenoon in the afternoon cate & I went out to Henery Honsberger for James Jardine & William Spice to fetch them home it is mild to day 11 Sunday no church we are all home here to day there is some showers of snow to day it is a little colder 12 Monday William Spice & I cleaned a load of wheat this morning to take into chatham & hitched up my fly colt this forenoon for H Honsberger she went first rate Catherine Jardine & Mary Gracey & I went to chatham this afternoon with a load of wheat 13 Tuesday I sold my load of wheat for $1.80 cts a hundred and we came home this afternoon snowed all the road home 14 Wednesday morning I took Mary Gracey home & went up to Mr Pool & in the afternoon I took a load of wood into the plains below Sam arkels & throughed {throwed?} it of {off} the roads is blowed full of snow it is very cold 15 Thursday forenoon am shoveling the snow from about the machine to let it frize {freeze?} so i can saw in the afternoon i skided som {skidded some} logs �16 Friday I went & drawed ties for trudell to stoney point 17 Satuerday {Saturday} Baptist Trembley helped me to saw stovewood to day it is pleasant weather 18 Sunday I am at home to day it looks like a thaw it is a little soft, there is no frost in the bush under the snow except where it is broke up rain this evning {evening} {Above it reads: at 4 Oclock} 19 Monday this morning it commenced to rain about half past 7 O and rained all forenoon the snow has setled {settled} a grate {great} deal there is a grate deal of water the ditches is all ful {full} James & William & I took up my machine out of the bush this afternoon & put it in the old bilding {building} it is windey {windy} this evening and begining {beginning} to frze {freeze} 20 Tuesday this morning the roads is froze hard I took two loads of wood to baptist crick {Baptist Creek} and went and got a shoe on Jane at Tom Jackson shop to day Edward Trembly croosed {crossed} over baptist creek this morning at the lorer {lower} {Above it reads: side} of Shampang bridge in the plains I croosed after him Mr St John next us three was the first to croose over that crick this year 21 Wednesday I am drawing wood to day I went two trips to baptistcrick {Baptist creek} and moved one load that i had in the planes down to the crick {creek} snow turning into water to day it is very fogey {foggy} to day we cold {could} not see twenty {rod?} Ahead of the teem {team} it commenced to rain as I was on my way home, and it began to rain about 4 Oclock and now it is going on 8 Oclock the sleighing is about gon {gone} the ditches and every place is ful {full} of water 22 Thursday this morning the snow is all gon {gone} in the fields the ditches is all runing {running} over, the water is deep around the house it is running all over the land my wheat there {Above it reads: is} about 2 akers {acres} that i cannot se {see} for water 23 Friday it is snowing and raining a little to day the water is going down fast Wiliam Spice & I went over to Tomas Jackson shop & got a pair of long whipple trees fixed for my mairs {mares} and took the head pice {piece} of my mchine {machine} over to Robert Vickerman to have it fixed this evening it is frexing {freezing} hard 24 Satuerday {Saturday} it is very blustring {blustering} to day it is cold William Spice & I slit {split} wood here at the door by starts it is a wild day with snow flying around James Jardine went to stoney point 25 Sunday we are all at home to day no church 26 Monday James & William is sawing logs for me this forenoon for to draw to the house for stovewood James went out south William spice & I is cuting {cutting} logs for the same Janury {January} the 27 27 Tuesday this morning it began to snow & rain at 7 Oclock there was a butful {beautiful} exprees {express} train went west this morning at twenty minets {minutes} to 9 Oclock the cars looks to be full of peple {people} Canada Southern 28 Wednesday I am coring {choring} round the place this afternoon I took up to the house and fetched home the head pice {piece} of my sawing michan {machine} from Robar {Robert} Vickerman there is a little snow to greace {grease} the ground �29 Thursday I am cuting {cutting} cordwood on the north side of the canada southern railroad this forenoon in the afternoon I went and give my vot {vote} for Mcgriger {McGregor?} to day it is thawing 30 Friday it did not snow much last night but began to snow this morning about half past 8 Oclock snowed all day 31 Satuerday I started to hall {haul} wood to baptistcrick {Baptist creek} but could not get through the plains for water & ice I took two lods {loads} to the plains I think the ice will carry soon it is cold February 1874 1 Sunday I am home it is frixing {freezing} to day but it is a butful {beautiful} day the sun is shining a good deal to day but there is som {some} snow fallan {falling} once & a while 2 Monday I intended hall {haul} wood to baptist creek but it began to snow very heavy and I did not go I halled 4 {drages?} of wood up to the door and put my horses in for it snowed so heavy till about 3 Oclock then it did not snow so hard I cut som {some} stovewood at the door this afternoon about 5 Oclock I fetched up aload {a load} of wood to the stable ready for the morning to go to baptist creek 3 Tuesday I commenced to draw wood to baptist creek the ice carryis {carries} prety {pretty} good to day 4 Wednesday halling {hauling} to baptist creek to day agin {again} 5 Thursday Calling to baptist creek to agin 6 Friday halling to baptistcreek to day agin 3 loads it snowed most all day 7 Satuerday {Saturday} I went to the blacksmith this forenoon and in the afternoon I went to {two} trips to baptistcreek with cordwood 8 Sunday home all day no minister 9 Monday halling wood agin to baptistcreek 2 loads to day 10 Tuesday halling to baptistcreek agin to day the roads is good 11 Wednesday halling to baptistcreek agin to day the sun thoughs {thaws?} some to day 12 Thursday i got all my wood to the creek that i have cut this forenoon this afternoon Cathrine & I went up to Mr Pools with the horses & buggy it is thoughing {thawing} very fast we came home this alittle after 6 Oclock it begins to rain about 7 Oclock 13 Friday this morning the snow is all meted {melted} in water there is quite a flud {flood} of water over the land I am choring around home to day for there is lots of mud & water around F 14 Saturday I went to baptistcreek my wood to measuer {measure} my wood with Richerdson he has bot {bought} most of the wood at the creek it is a fine day it is like the month march clear sun shine 15 Sunday we are home to day no preaching it is a fine day agin {again} it is cold and winday {windy} the water is drying up very fast �16 Monday James Jardine & I went to Chatham to day by the western and came home agin the same day it is very cold and high winds but fine drying sun shine 17 Tuesday I am atending {attending} to stok {stock?} & cuting {cutting} a little stove wood at the door it is fine agin to day the water & mud is drying up very fast it is frezing {freezing} hard at nights 18 Wednesday I commenced to draw logs up to the house for stovewood in the afternoon I broke my cruch {crutch} & I had to hunt timber to make another it is another fine day sun shine 19 Thursday Cathrine Jardine went to visit at Honsburger {Honsberger} to day and I made me a cruch to day and fixed som {some} of my fences on the farm to day it is cloudy very like rain but butful wheather {beautiful weather} 20 Friday I am choring & cuting {cutting} a few logs for the mchine {machine} for stovewood for the house it is a fine softe day it is thoughing {thawing} pretty fast it began to rain to night about 8 Oclock it rains pretty near all night F 21 Saturday this morning it is raining yet it begins to snow with the rain the roads is splashing wet with water and mud it is not frezing {freezing} it is now 7 Oclock to night it is not snowing now but the ground is white with snow 22 Sunday it is fine wheather {weather} but cold and winday {windy} to day we are at home to day no church in the presbtren {presbyterian} church 23 Monday it is cold and stormey {stormy} to day snow I am cuting {cutting} a little stovewood at the door and atending {attending} to my stok {stock} in the afternoon William Spice & I went to the townline station between east & west tilbury 24 Tuesday William Spice & I is drawing logs to the door to saw in stovewood with the mchine {machine} there is no snow but the ground is frozen hard 25 Wednesday we are drawing bogs {logs} agin to day for wood it began to snow about 12 Oclock to day we did not woork {work} this afternoon i went to st frances for my boots that i got mended it is very cold and windey {windy} to day 26 Thursday William & I is drawing wood agin to day it is splended sliping {slipping} for drawing logs James Jardine is making pices {pieces} of timber for aculberts {a culvert?} at the frunt {front} of the house at the road 27 Friday this forenoon William Spice & I finished drawing logs to the door for stovewood James & William & I is maken {making} timber for my culberts 28 Satuerday this was a butful {beautiful} day Just like spring the ground this frozen hard this morning but it is thoughing {thawing} this afternoon in the forenoon William drawed chips & bloks {blocks} to the door James & I is making the last stack for my culbert ground axes & cleaned a grist to go to mill this afternoon March the first 1874 1 Sunday it is a fine day it is thawing, there is considerable mud we are at home to day there is no Minister yet �2 Monday I went out to see my farm in the eight consision {concession} Tilbury West lot 13 south half Mikel bradly {Michael Bradley?} went with me considerable water & mud this afternoon 3 Tuesday I am choring to day and went to Richerdson store it commenced to rain this afternoon about 4 Oclock and about 7 Oclock it thundred & lighting {thundered & lightning} hard & rained heavy 4 Wednesday it is a fine day after the rain the wind is quite raw & cold I am atending {attending} the choors {chores} to day agin {again} 5 Thursday I am atiending my choars Mr st John bleed {bled} my horses to day I went to day I went to Mr henderson store this afternoon for rawson {rosin?} for the mairs {mares} fine weather to day agin 6 Friday I went to see Mr Gracey & Mr Pool the roads is very mudy {muddy} it rains all day & small fine rain 7 Saturday I am atending my horses & cattle to day & I went to Goodroe for my saddle & to the shoemakers for my boots it is very winday {windy} to day it is drying up the water fast 8 Sunday it is froze to carry to day it is very high winds & cold we are at home to day 9 Monday it is winday & cold agin to day frezing {freezing} to James Jardine & William Spice & I John Jardine we are all bilding {building} rail fence to the corner of my lot on the concession fenceing {fencing} in my farm M 10 Tuesday this morning I went to Peels mill with twenty bushels of wheat got it ground into flour & got home with it at noon William Spice & James Jardine is working at the rail fence all day I in the afternoon help them it is windy and cold to day agin {again} still hard froze 11 Wednesday James & Spice & myself set the sawmchine {saw machine} at the door & began to saw stove wood it is very windy & cold to day 12 Thursday us thre {three} sawing stove wood at the door to day agin it is still very cold & windey {windy} it is frezing {freezing} cold to day I had to put on my Oil cloth to keep the wind out 13 Friday we are still sawing at the door here is a little snow this morning and it is Pierceing {piercing} cold to day fezing {freezing} all day 14 Satuerday {Saturday} it is frose {froze} hard this morning but it is a butful {beautiful} morning about 10 or 11 Oclock it begins to thaw it is like spring all at once we are still sawing wood at the door to day agin 15 Sunday we are at home to day it is a butfull wheather {beautiful weather} the roads is drying fast 16 Monday we finished sawing wood at the door and drawed manure to the appletrees and we piled chonkes {chunks?} and brush 2 or 3 by the railroad fence to day it is a butful day 17 Tuesday James & Spice & I is bilding {building} the rail fence between {reiney?} & I it is a very warm to day there is thunder & lighting but the rain past by �18 Wednesday we finished the fence this forenoon as fas as I had rails in the there was qite {quite} a shoure {shower} of rain this forenoon Me James & Spice & I went to piling brush by the railroad & I James & cate went to stoney point started from about 8 Oclock the roads is very bad for a teem {team} had to stop at the point bellriver {Belle River} to get the express for toronto 19 Thursday I came home from stoneypoint this morning the roads is very bad but it is a butful {beautiful} sun shine day the roads is drying some this afternoon spice & I is piling brush by the railroad 20 Friday William Spice & I John Jardine is piling brush agin {again} to day close by the railroad fence south side of the Canada southern railroad on lot 19 consison {concession} 4 in the township of Tilbury West in the year of our lord 1874 21 Satuerday {Saturday} Spice & I is piling brush this forenoon agin in the afternoon we dug round my appletrees and put manure around them it is fine weather the land is drying fast Mr Akson commenced to plough march the 20 22 Sunday Spice & I is home here alone to day it is abutful {a beautiful} sunshine to day but it is windy the wind is cold but drying the land fast there was quite a frost last night and a little snow anuf {enough} to make the ground white this morning 23 Monday it is cold and dry William Spice and I commenced to spred {spread} and draw that heap of manure that I had in the south east field by the consis {concession} James Jardine and Catherine Jardine is in Toronto M 24 Tuesday James Jardine came home this morning from Tronto {Toronto} on a frait {freight} train by the southern road he got here about 2 Oclock this morning William Spice & I is drawing & sprading {spreading} manure to day it is very cold the wind is so high but it is drying the country water up fast 25 Wednesday William Spice & I finished spreading & halling {hauling} the pile of manure that i had in the field by the consison {concession} this afternoon about 4 Oclock we hitced {hitched} up the plowed got 1 land this evening it is cold to day agin & windey {windy} and it came up abig shour of snow this evening about 3 Oclock this is mistake 26 Thursday William spice is plowing to day James & i commenced to make milk house timber in the bush this afternoon it came up a big storm of snow about 5 Oclock wich {which} lasted about half our {hour} it is very windy weather and cold two {too} 27 Friday William Spice is ploughing this forenoon in the afternoon he let the mairs {mares} rest for satuerday to goe {go} to chatham James & I worked at the milkhouse timber to day & spice was with us in the afternoon 28 Satuerday James & I went to chatham with the mairs {mares} & buggy the roads is prety {pretty} good all the way only a pice {piece} through the plains spice split wood at the door to day it is a cold & windy day �29 Sunday James went to Mrs Gracey & spice went to comber & I am home alone this is a butful {beautiful} sunshiney day but high winds the rods {roads} and the land is geting {getting} dry & dusty For more 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Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October the 24 1872</p> <p>flour to notia the blacksmith two hundred of flour</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>cts</td> </tr> <tr> <td>at 3 50 a hundred</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>a cord of wood to the blacksmith</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>October the 24th</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>one hundred of flour to Godfaw</td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Trembly and a 11 pounds of pork</td> <td></td> <td>60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>September the 22 1873</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>seed wheat sowed this year</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>is 19 x 1/2 bushels at a $ 1 x 10 cts pr bus</td> <td>$21</td> <td>45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17 bushels of wheat sold</td> <td>$21</td> <td>62 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26 this bushels of wheat taken and ground for flour $1 x 10 cts</td> <td>$28</td> <td>60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16 October the 16 ------ 1873</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>took one load of wheat to Chatham and sold it there</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>was 39 x 49 bushels it fetched my</td> <td>$43</td> <td>75 cts</td> </tr> <tr> <td>January the 13 --------- 1874</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>I went to Chatham with a load of wheat &amp; sold it for $1.80 cts a hundred</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>bushels 39.52 lbs came to</td> <td>$43</td> <td>05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12 1/2 bushels sold to St John came to</td> <td>$13</td> <td>75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20 bushels ground agin in flour for my one use at $1 x 10cts per f came to</td> <td>$22</td> <td>{illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6 bushels of wheat sold to st John agin March the 31 1874 comes to</td> <td>$7</td> <td>20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>April the 28, 1874 ----</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20 bushels of wheat I took to mill agin for my one use and got ground into flour</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>April the 28, 1874</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>sold 4 bushels agin it came to</td> <td>$4</td> <td>38 1/2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>May the 19 1874</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>I went to Chatham with a load of wheat &amp; sold it for $ 1 18 per bushel</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>bushels 27.9 p came to</td> <td>$27</td> <td>85 cts</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April the 1, 1872</p> <p>1 Monday it is a btful day cold wind James jardine drawed out ties black ash in the forenoon. John Jardine made black ash in the forenoon in the afternoon maid white Oake ties nine at the railroad frend of old Trembly</p> <p>2 Tuesday James and I maid ties J John Jardine went to see Shampan in the afternoon about som Oats a fine day</p> <p>3 Wednesday James and J Jardine maid ties all day 12</p> <p>Gold King in a guinea{illegible}</p> <p>A man without manners and wearing fine clothes is like a {illegible}</p> <p>So Tilbury West April 3rd, 1872</p> <p>Before you marry be sure you tarry 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0</p> <p>Received from John Jardine for M{illegible}</p> <p>The sum off $125 payment in full up to date</p> <p>James Jardine</p> <p>March 28th 1872</p> <p>Six months after date: promise to pay {line stroked through} or Bases the sum of Value Received</p> <p>Six months after I promise to pay</p> <p>the sum of</p> <p>value received</p> <p>in the {illegible}</p> <p>Command you may your mind from play {illegible}</p> <p>Danube is the name of a river in Turkey (1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0</p> <p>Oh! never mind the weather but get ou off Double Trouble Believe {illegible}</p> <p>Oh! you mind the weather but get it not off Double Trouble{illegible}</p> <p>Oh! never mind the weather, but get {torn off}</p> <p>C Command you n{torn off}</p> <p></p> <p>{from page turned upsidedown the following appears}</p> <p>On John Jardine Tilbury West</p> <p>Tindell Post Office</p> <p>Mr John Jardin W. Pembroke</p> <p>County of Pem{illegible}</p> <p>Province of Upper Canada</p> <p>Ont. $</p> <p>Command You Marry Your Mind</p> <p>I lay every moment</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Wednesday I plowed in the afternoon it rained a little i fixed som fence</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Thursday I plowed killed two pigs at night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Friday I plowed all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Saturday I plowed to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Sunday we went to here Mr Armstrong it rained</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Monday I went to the shop with the harrows to get the teeth it is raining to day the ground is wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Tuesday I choped of to cuts John Benwa comence to ditch this afternoon it is raining the ground is geting pretty wet the ditches is geting full</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Wednesday in the forenoon John and I ditched in the afternoon I went to Stony point for Henry Richardson A load of goods the rods is very bad it is raing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Thursday John and I ditched all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Friday John &amp; I ditched all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Saturday John &amp; I ditched in the afternoon I went to the shop for the harow I got two shoes on John horse</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Sunday we went to here Mr Armstrong</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Monday John &amp; I scraped the dirt into the old ditch</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Tuesday John &amp; I finished scraping this forenoon in the afternoon we drawed rails</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Wednesday John made ditch I went to Stony point for Richardson drawed a few rails</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Thursday John drawed rails Old man Trembly and I put up the fence for the oat feild</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Friday I sowed 11 1/2 bushels of barley</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Saturday we finished harrowing and furrowed the peice all up --</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Mr John Jardine Tilbury New Tindel P. Office</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>John Jardine Tilbury West Nov 20th 1871</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May 1st 1870</p> <p></p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Sunday we were at house all day no church</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Monday plowed all round the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Tuesday finished ploughing in the feild at the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Wednesday I sowed 7 bushel of barley and finished harrowing it and furrowed it up</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Thursday pulled out stumps in the new field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Friday I plowed in the afternoon it rained</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Saturday I plowed all day in the new feild Johny went to Chatham on his own business</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Sunday we went to church</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Monday I ploughed in the new field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Tuesday I ploughed John durt from the ditch</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Wednesday I ploughed John throwed durt from the {cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Thursday I finished ploughing in the new field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Friday John B harrowed in oats I sowed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Saturday old Trembly and I planted my potatoes John B finished harrowing the oats to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Sunday I took Lizzey to her mothers to goy to the dockter</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Monday I furrowed the new field I plowed about two acres for Mr Tre{cutt off} in the afternoon Mr Trembly and J cleaned about 40 bushel of oats and 22 bushels of wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Tuesday I went to Mill to the blacksmith shop I got two shoes on dan in the afternoon finished ploughing the little field at the ashery sowed some flax and two bushels of oats John Benwa went to lawtrel barn raising</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Wednesday I commene to plough for corn in the old meadow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Thursday I ploughed for corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Friday ploughed for corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Saturday after dinner it rained a little shour ploughed for corn</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Sunday I went to church lizzy is in Detroit yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Moonday I went down to Detroit to sea lizzy hugh is harrowing and plouging there is a very heavy shour to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Tuesday I came home to day noon afternoon I went round for money for the society</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Wednesday nooon finished ploughing for corn afternoon John Benwa harrowed Mr Marchel and I cliped the wool of the shee</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Thursday I finished harrowing for corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Friday forenoon I forrwed the corn ground in the afternoon Henery Gracy and his Wife came to see me I had just begun to plant corn Lizzey is in Detroit yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Satuerday forenoon we finished planting corn in the afternoon I took my plow to the shop get a new landslide and the point sharp</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Sunday I went to here Mr Cottoms no Lizzy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Monday I fixed a place for the chickens on and drawed lgs for two bridges in the afternoon I mad the two bridges</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>Tuesday I roled my corn in the afternoon I went to Truell raising the grainrey</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June</td> <td>1870</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Wednesday forenoon I went to the shop for my plough in the afternoon I ploughed for Edward for corn the ground is very hard and dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Thursday forenoon ploughed Edward Trembly in the afternoon I piled some manure very dry and hot</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Friday forenoon piled manure in the afternoon I went to stoney point to meet Lizzey she has come home from Detroit</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Saturday forenoon playing my self in the afternoon I piled up manure washed the buggy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Sunday we went to church it rained a nice sh{ower}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Monday forenoon piled manure in the afternoon fixed the old fence back of the wheat field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Tuesday I piled manure all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Wednesday I went to whitewash the church it began to rain about 9 to night it thundred and lighting here it rained a butful shour</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Thursday I loged for Mitchel Trmbly to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Friday I piled a little manure it is raining very near</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Saturday I loged for hugh Gracy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Sunday we went to church at ten O clock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Monday I pulled weeds &amp; thistles out of the barley</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Tuesday I puled weeds out of the potatoes &amp; oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Wednesday I spread dirt on the lane in the afternoon I pulled weeds out of the oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Thursday I finished piling manure and puled some weeds out of the oats rain every day the crops are looking better of the rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Friday spread dirt in the afternoon cleaned wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Saturday I spread dird in the afternoon I went to Tomy Atksons to raise a stable</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Sunday we went to church at 4 Oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Monday I went to mill with the last of my wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Tuesday I cultivated my potatoes and bean ground and harrowed the bean ground and planted my beans</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Wednesday I comenced to hoe my potatoes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Thursday I hoed potatoes to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Friday I am hoeing potatoes to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Saturday forenoon howed potatoes in the afternoon we went to here Mr king preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Sunday we went to church at eleven Oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Monday champaing and I howed potatoes to day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> John Jardine</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Tuesday champain and I finished howing potatoes in the forenoon in the afternoon howed corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Wednesday tomey and I cultivated corn champain howed corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Thursday champain edward and I howed corn to day to night it rained heavy shower</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>July the first 1870</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Friday it is a drizzling rain most of the day I done nothing but cut a little grass at the doore</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Saturday I went to help boby vickerman at his shed to make shingels for it</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Sunday we went to here Mr Armstrong</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Monday I commence to cut my hay to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Tuesday I mowing hay round the fence</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Wednesday cut hay with the machin drawed in one lode of hay comence to rain to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Thursday it rained this forenoon it faired a little while it rained a heavy shower about 5 Oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Friday Theodore and I turned over hay till about three O clock we gatheredup four rows of hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Saturday Theodore and I comenced to draw in hay about 10 O clock Richard dodd com with the horse rake and raked up all my hay we drawed 8 lods of hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Sunday we stayed home today no church to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Monday it rained heavy all forenoon it rained some this afternoon I went up to Mr Pools about my trees apple trees</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Tuesday it is raining it is very wet this afternoon we commence to cut my wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Wednesday we Mitchel and Theodore and me cut wheat all day, Marsheal finished cutting my hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Thursday Theodore and I cut wheat all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Friday Theodore and i finished cuting wheat to day at supper time we put up a few hay ricks in the evening</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page is a duplicate of pdf 06 John Jardine journal 1870}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Saturday Theodore and I gathered hay and drawed in 4 lods</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Sunday we went to church at 10 O clock it came up a big shour it rained a vey short h{cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Monday I went to east tilbury in the forenoon in the afternoon we cut brley</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Tuesday mowed barley and drawed in two lods of hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Wednesday mowed barley til supper time after supper we gathered up two row of bar{cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Thursday we gathered up 4 acres of barley in winrow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Friday we drawed one load of wheat and two lods of barley till noo it came up a h{cut off} wind and rain after the rain shook up barley</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Saturday we gathered up barley in the fore in the afternoon we drawed in 4 1/2 lods of barley and 1 load of wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Sunday we went to church it came up a heavy of rain about noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Monday this morning at 2 Oclock a very heavy rain and wind storm Theodore and I got in one lods of barley after supper</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Tuesday we raked up last of the barley we wanted to get in the last load of barley but the rain beat us it did not get dry the rest of the day another big shour tonight</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Wednesday it rains another shour about {cut off} O clock another between 4 and 5 this afternoon great deal of lightning and thunder with the shour</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Thursday it rains this morning another shour 8 or 9 O clock another shour about half past eleven O clock another shour about 2 O clock nothing done to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Friday I straitened up the wheat and pulled weeds in the corn</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{ page is a duplicate of pdf 07, John Jardine Journal 1870}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>30 Saturday</td> <td>we untied 3 lods of wheat and drawed 4 lod of wheat 1 load and half of barley and half load of hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31 Sunday</td> <td>we went to hire Mr Armstrong</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> August the first 1870 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1 Monday</td> <td>we finished drawing in my wheat and barley I plowed Theodore cut weeds in the co{indecipherable}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2 Tuesday</td> <td>I plowed Theodore cut weeds in the corn in the afternoon Theodore went to Mitchel to make hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3 Wednesday</td> <td>Theodore mowed for Mitchel in the afternoon cut weeds in the corn I went to the blacksmith shop got dan[?] shod bought a plo[cutoff]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4 Thursday</td> <td>I shoveled out the croos furroes Theodore worked in the corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5 Friday</td> <td>I cut a few oats I comenced to[cutoff] again in the afternoon Theodore in the co[cutoff]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6 Saturday</td> <td>plowed again Theodore in the co[cutoff]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7 Sunday</td> <td>I went to church lizzy stayed hom[cutoff]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8 Monday</td> <td>I finished plowing [indecipherable] rice Theodore[cutoff]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9 Tuesday</td> <td>we comenced to cut oats to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10 Wednesday</td> <td>we cut ots to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11 Thursday</td> <td>reaped oats to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12 Friday</td> <td>richard x mitchel x Theodore mowed to day and I reaped ots to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13 Saturday</td> <td>it rained all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14 Sunday</td> <td>I went to church at 4 oclock[cutoff]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15 Monday</td> <td>Theodore x I bind oats to [cutoff]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16 Tuesday</td> <td>out som Mitchel x Theodore dr[cutoff] in oats Alik and I gathered oats[cutoff]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17 Wednesday</td> <td>Theodore went to help Mit[cutoff] stack his oats John B and I reaped o[cutoff]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18 Thursday</td> <td>in the forenoon Theodore in[cutoff] mitchel to finish his oats we reaped in [cutoff]</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page is a duplicate of pdf 08, John Jardine Journal 1870}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>19 Friday</td> <td>MitchelxTheodore xme finished cuting all my oats we got in one load it came up a shower of rain stoped us of getting to do any more</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20 Saturday</td> <td>I finished cuting my flax in the [indecipherable] Theodore went to stoney pooint to get some [indecipherable]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21 Sunday</td> <td>I went to church</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22 Monday</td> <td>Theodore and I finished binding oats in the barn field and drawed them all in</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23 Tuesday</td> <td>Theodore harrowed in the forenoon I bound a few oats in afternoon it was weet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24 Wednesday</td> <td>I went to the poling for the [indecipherable]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>[cutoff] Thursday</td> <td>I went to Dunkens for one of the [cutoff]irls I did not get one of them in the after [cutoff]noon Theodore hrnessed I shook hay in the [cutoff]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>[cutoff] Friday</td> <td>in the forenoon Theodore harrowed I was looking for a agirl cannot find one i[cutoff] [cutoff]fternoon we drawed in the last of the oats and Theodore finished rolling the orchard field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>[cutoff] Saturday</td> <td>Theodore drawed manure to day was looking for a girl all day to day got none</td> </tr> <tr> <td>[cutoff] Sunday</td> <td>I went to church to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>[cutoff] Monday</td> <td>Thodore manure I went to Ainslie for 1 baggieI drawed manure in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>[cutoff]Tuesday</td> <td>Theodore and I drawed manure</td> </tr> <tr> <td>[cutoff] Wednesday</td> <td>we drawed manure</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> September 1870 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>[cutoff]sday</td> <td>I plowed and Theodore showed his [cutoff] [cutoff]y I plowed in the forenoon and helped for[cutoff] [cutoff]ting thrash afternoon Theodore drawed manure</td> </tr> <tr> <td>[cutoff]ursday</td> <td>it is rainy I thrashed the flax</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page is a duplicate of pdf 09, John Jardine Journal 1870}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>4 Sunday</td> <td>we to hear Mr Armstrong</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5 Monday</td> <td>I thrashed for Maning Theodore hauled manure</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6 Tuesday</td> <td>I finished atThrashing for Maning in the forenoon thrashed for Boby in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7 Wednesday</td> <td>I thrased for Boby Vickersman</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8 Thursday</td> <td>I thrashed for Mitchel Trembly</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9 Friday</td> <td>I thrashed for Edward Trembly</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10 Saturday</td> <td>I thrashed for John Jardine</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11 Sunday</td> <td>we went to Church in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12 Monday</td> <td>finished thrashing for me at two Oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13 Tuesday</td> <td>I plowed for fall wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14 Wednesday</td> <td>I plowed all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15 Thursday</td> <td>I plowed again all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16 Friday</td> <td>I plowed again Mifachogno was cutting corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17 Saturday</td> <td>I sowed 4 1/3 bush wheat and cultivated it in [cutoff] [indecipherable] Jackson finished cutting the corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>[cutoff] Sunday</td> <td>we went to church at 10 O clock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>[cutoff]9 Monday</td> <td>I sowed 1 1/2 bushels of wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20 Tuesday</td> <td>I furrowed it up</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21 Wednesday</td> <td>I shoveled the barrowes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22 Thursday</td> <td>I comence to plow around the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23 Friday</td> <td>I finished plowing around the house in the afternoon harrowed in to two bushels of wh[cutoff]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24 Saturday</td> <td>I barrowed it up and shoveled it[cutoff] I bought two calvs from Richard dodd and fetched them home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25 Sunday</td> <td>we went to church 4 Oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26 Monday</td> <td>I drawed manuer to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27 Tuedsay</td> <td>I drawed manure to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28 Wednesday</td> <td>I loged for Richard dodd</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29 Thursday</td> <td>it rained alittle I trhashed my beens Mr Trembly and I cleaned up the beens I fixed the buggy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>[cutoff] Friday</td> <td>it rained all day it was a splendid rain the ground was very dry</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page is a duplicate of pdf 10, John Jardine Journal 1870}</p> October 1870 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1 Saturday</td> <td>I plowed all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>[blotted] Sunday</td> <td>we went to church at 10 ocloc[cutoff]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3 Monday</td> <td>raining till 10 oclock I plowed one band this forenoon in the afternoon I went to the society meeting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4 Tuesday</td> <td>in the forenoon I drawed th[cutoff] lods of manuere cleaned 6 bushels of whea[cutoff] for Marchel and 4 for me</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5 Wednesday</td> <td>i sowed 3 bushels half of it and harrow it in and barrowed it and shoveled the croos furrowes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6 Thursday</td> <td>I went and plowed for Licks</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7 Friday</td> <td>I ploughed for Jackson</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8 Saturday</td> <td>in the forenoon boby [indecipherable] me [cutoff] altred my pigs and calvs in the afternoon I ploughed for Jackson</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9 Sunday</td> <td>we went to church 4 O clock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10 Monday</td> <td>I plowed for Jackson</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11 Tuesday</td> <td>I dug my peatchblows in the afternoon I cleaned grain for the fair</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12 Wednesday</td> <td>we went to east Tilbury fair</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13 Thursday</td> <td>we went to our own fair in west Tilbury</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14 Friday</td> <td>I went and fetched home my pig in the afternoon I peened them all up [indecipherable]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15 Saturday</td> <td>I comenced to dig my Patoes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16 Sunday</td> <td>we went to church 3 Oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17 Monday</td> <td>I went and plowed for Jackson</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18 Tuesday</td> <td>I plowed for Jackson</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19 Wednesday</td> <td>I dug potatoes it rains a little this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20 Thursday</td> <td>forenoon it rains a little I dug potates in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21 Friday</td> <td>I dug potatoes and drawed one load of corn after sundown</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> John Jardine</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{this page is a duplicate of pdf 11, John Jardine Journal 1870}</p> <p>[first portion of page is cut off]</p> <p>[perhaps this page is not in the correct order? the month in the middle of the page reads "October 1869", while the previous page was in October 1870]</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>20 Meonday</td> <td>I moved John Marnie</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21 Tuesday</td> <td>I rained most all day I thrashe[cutoff] my beans I was sick</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22 Wednesday</td> <td>I was very sick</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23 Thursday</td> <td>the same</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24 Friday</td> <td>the same [indecipherable]</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25 Saturday</td> <td>Alick x hugh came down and plowed and harrowed for me</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26 Sunday</td> <td>I was in bed most all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27 Monday</td> <td>Hughy + Alick sowed all my fall wheat and harrowed and hartily waterfurrowed it &amp; am some better to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28 Tuesday</td> <td>Alick and I shoveling furrow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29 Wednesday</td> <td>Alick shoveled furrowe[indecipherable] I skined the little hiefer</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30 Thursday</td> <td>we went to the picnic east</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> October October 1869 [indecipherable] <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1 Friday</td> <td>I went to mill with a grist</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2 Saturday</td> <td>I took bill lickman wife flour and mutton it raines hard all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3 Sunday</td> <td>went to here Mr forest</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4 Monday</td> <td>I drawed ashes for sharaw in the afternoon I drawed up some firewood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5 Tuesday</td> <td>Mitchel and I cut corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6 Wednesday</td> <td>Mitchel and I cut corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7 Thursday</td> <td>I plowed for Mitchel all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8 friday</td> <td>I plowed for Mitchel all day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page is a duplicate of pdf 11, John Jardine Journal 1870}</p> <p><br />{top of page is from two pages previous}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>{page torn off} Wednesday we went {page torn off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Thursday we went {page torn off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>friday sharow helped me to clean a load of barley</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Satuerday I went to crews with a load of barley sold for $1.29 cents 22 hundred 17 pounds</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Sunday we went to here Mr forest</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Monday Mr trembly and I cleaned a load of barley in the afternoon mary and me dug potatoes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Tuesday we went to the picnic</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Wednesday dug potatoes marey and me to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Thursday I went to chatham with a load of barley sold for $1.23 cents I had 22 hundred and 60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>friday Mtichel and mary and I finished diging my potatoes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Satuerday it is raining and snowing to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Sunday we went to here Mr king</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Monday I fixed the hog pen</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Tuesday I tied corn straw and drawed one load of corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Wednesday I husked a little and drawed a load and a half of corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Thursday I took the last of my barley out to Mr Crow I got prise $1.22 cts per h{cut off} I had twelve hundred and sixty pounds</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>friday I loged at home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Satuerday I tied corn straw all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>Sund went to here Mr forest</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> A November the 11 month of the year 1869 November 1869 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Monday Mary and I drawed to loads of corn and cleaned up my barley</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>John Jardine</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{this page is a duplicate of pdf 12 John Jardine Journal 1870 - already transcribed}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Tuesday Lizzie and me went to chatham and to blenhiem for seed barley</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Wednesday we stayed in blenhim all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Thursday we came home from blenhim</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>friday it rained and snowed Sam and me cleaned 25 bushels of wheat and I went to mill</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Satuerday I bought one hundred bushel of corn from beatise leanard prise 40 cts per bushel brought home two loads of corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Sunday we wnt to here Mr forest</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Monday I banked the house and covered my potatoes Deeper</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Tuesday I loged for William cornwell Alick and sam husked corn all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Wednesday Samuel and Alick and me husked corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Thursday Alick and I drawed in the corn straw</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>friday Alick and I drawed in two loads of corn and husked a little corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Satuerday it snowed very hard all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Sunday we stayed home all day snow agin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Monday took two logs up to the mill I fixed a place for to feed my pigs on</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Tuesday I drawed Mr Trembley hay home for him it snowed very heavy to day {in left margin - Alick commence work to day 16}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Wednesday it snowed very heavy and rained Alick and me cut of a pice of the stack</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Thursday I cut wood and Alick drawed it</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>friday Alick cut a little wood and dun the chors it rained hard to day I run around</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Satuerday it rained this forenoon this afternoon Alick and me drawed in them shocks of corn to the barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Sunday we stayed home</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{this page is a duplicate of pdf 13, John Jardine Journal 1870}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Monday in the forenoon Alick and me cut hoop poles it snowed very heavy you could hardly see Alick and me husked corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Tuesday we took hoop poles to henery in the afternoon Alick and me cut hoop poels</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Wednesday Alick and me took another load of hoop poles to henry the hole was 1.16 poels in the afternoon fixed sheep pen and calf yard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Thursday Alick and me choped dogs of wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>friday moring I went and got my horses shod in the afternoon drawed up wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Satuerday Alick drawed wood I choped</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Sunday we went here Mr forest</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Monday I went after albert to fix the stable in the afternoon A &amp; me husked corn it rained all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Tuesday the snow is gon it raines hard Alick and me finished husked corn to day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> D D December 12th month of the Year December 12th Month <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Wednesday Alick and me fixed the shed for the cows ad choped som stovewood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Thursday we drawed corn straw into the barn yard commenc to chop cord wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>friday Alick drawed up wood for the machine I choped it</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Satuerday it snowes and raines very hard to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Sunday we went to here Mr King</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Monday Alick and me drawed up wood for the machine</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Tuesday hugh sawed stovewood for us</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Wednesday hugh sawed stovewood for us</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Thursday we moved logs and burned brush for Shore to ditch</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>friday I nailed the batens on the Stable and the kitchen</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page is a duplicate of pdf 14, John Jardine Journal 1870 - already transcribed)</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Satuerday we split wood in the afternoon it rained Alick and I cleaned up 25 bush of wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Sunday roads is bad it rains we stayed home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Monday shrowo Alick and I kiled to pigs split wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Tuesday alick &amp; I split wood at the dore</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Wednesday it rained all day nothing dun</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Thursday I went to mill with 25 bushels of wheat Alick stayed home and kept batch alone</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>friday I choring and spliting some wood at the door</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Satuerday I went to mill and fetched the rest of my grist home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Sunday we stayed at home all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Monday I was choring and spliting a little wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Tuesday forenoon spliting wood afternoon Alick &amp; richard edward and old Mr Trembly put up my stable</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Wednesday I was choring and spliting wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Thursday I put dung on my potatoes piled up wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Friday I was spliting and piling wood and choring</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Saturday Christmas day - Went to Mrs Gracey's to dinner Came home alone and after feeding the stock went to a raffle at Richardson's store</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Sunday In the evening we went to hear M King preach at 7 O clock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>E Nondurn Helped Bobby Vickerman to clean his flax seed done the Chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Tuesday afternoon helped the boys to say wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Wednesday I helped sam to split wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Thursday I was choring in the afternoon helped Edward Trembly to draw logs for the machine</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>Friday I helped richard dood drawing logs For the machine to day all day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January the first 1870</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Satuerday I was about the store most all Day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Sunday was a heavy snow storm</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Monday Done the choers and went to the township meeting with boby</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Tuesday I was choring in the afternoon &amp; hitched up my colt</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Wednesday I drawed cordwood out o the bush and piled it at the road side</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Thursday drawed wood out of the bush</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Friday I was choring and went to Mr Pool to visit a little to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Satuerday I choring and tok home James shu and fetched home cder</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Sunday went to hear Mr --------</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Monday I went to henderson for the barl and went for potva to kil my pigs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Tuesday I went to tomey atkson helpe kil pigs in the afternoon kiled my pigs commence to rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Wednesday it rains all day the snow is nearly all gon the water is nearly up a foot deep</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Thursda it has snoed a little it freezing it is windey and cold I am choring to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Friday I went to chaham with my hogs and sold them they weighed 9008 witch fetched $77.18cts</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Satuerday it rained hard all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Sunday we went to here Mr ---- raing agin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Monday moring raing agin it is a lake all over the land the ditches is runing all over my land the water is runing past the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Tuesday I went to William henderson for two pigs</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>John Jardine</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Wednesday I went to Mr pools {pen scribble ^v^v^v^v^v^}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Thursday I was choping and piling brush to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Friday I helped boby to cut sawlogs all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Satuerday I went down backous in the afternoon I fell a big oak in the field at home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Sunday we stayed home all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Monday I was cuting railcuts and sawlogs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Tuesday in the forenoon I was cuting rail lumber in the afternoon we commence to saw cordwood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Wednesday we sawed wood today</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Thursday we sawed wood today</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Friday we sawed wood today</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Satuerday wefinished sawin this forenoon in the afternoon Samuel and me split wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Sunday we went to curch to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>Monday Samuel and me split wood</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> February 1870 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Tuesday I went to the shop to get two shoes on my hores they ran away and broke vry near every thing sam split wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Wednesday Samuel and I split cordwood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Thursday Samuel and I split wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Friday Samuel and me finished spliting wood this forenoon in the afternoon cut a load of wood for notty</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Satuerday Sam and I went down to baptest creek in the afternoon sam &amp; me took notty the wood fetched home the sleighs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Sunday we went to hear Mr Allen</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Monday Samuel and me commence to chop cord</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Tusday we choped cordwood fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Wednesday we choped cordwood no sleighing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Thursday sam and me quit chopping wood</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Friday sam went home and I put new pins in my bobsleighs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Satuerday I fixed the bridge in front of the old man</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Sunday home to day no minister to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Monday hugh and me went to the store I bought 1 pair of mockoson I fixed pins to hang up the harness Hugh and I settled up about the sawing machine paid all up</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Thusday I went to goodro got my hores shod up</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Wednesday I went up to William Alan I got a hayfork mended it is like spring weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Thursday it began to rain about 8 oclock to night it is soft and sloppy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Friday I went to a bee at Old Mr Latrilles</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Satuerday done my chores and hauled some rails</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Sunday we went to hear Mr King preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Monday we went to the congregation meeting</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Tuesday I hauled 2 loads of cordwood to the Bapteste Creek</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Wednesday the same very poor sleighing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Thursday the same</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Friday I had a bee five teames very bad roads</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Satuerday one load for Dick and 1 load for me</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Sunday it is raining we stayed at home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Monday hauled two loads again and began to cut a road through the bush with Dick and Alick</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> O Erin dear: beyond the sea fair country of my s{illegible}s {illegible}ies March 1870 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Tuesday finished cuting the road and took 2 loads</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Wednesday one load for McEwan &amp; 1 load for me</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Thursday I took down three loads</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Friday the same</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>John Jardine Tilbury West January 10th 1875</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Satuerday I took three loads</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Sunday we went to hear Mr Armstrong preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Monday I took two load</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Tuesday the same, very poor sleighing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Wednesday I took three loads</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Thursday the last of what wood I have cut took two loads the road is almost bare the ice on the creek not very safe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Friday I choped cordwood snowed some in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Satuerday I choped wood snowed some and rained sleet is turned colder to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Sunday we went to here Mr armstrong in the morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Monday I took two loads of wood to baptist creek</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Tuesday I took one load for mitchel and one load for me to baptist creek</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Wednesday I took two loads to baptist creek</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Thursday I took 1 load and choped in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>friday I took one load for Mitchel trembly in the afternoon choped for my self two cord and a half</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Satuerday I took to loads to baptist creek it is thawing very fast this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Sunday we stayed home all day it is mudy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Monday I went to Bapteste creek with Richardson measure my wood shad 85 3/111</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>tusday I took my cow up to taylor I got 2250 cts</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Wednesday I went to the sail at gorg helmon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Thursday I was spliting sovewood at the door</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Friday I went for my new waggon and split the rest of my wood at the door</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Saturday in the forenoon I cut a few rails in the afternoon I went to the store it rained all afternoon the roads is very mudy</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Sunday we was home all day for it rained all day to night it is snowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Monday moring there is from two to three inches of snow to night it is all gon the road is very bad it is cloudy to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Tuesday I drawed railes with flora and dan in the afternoon i was choping William Allen came I paid him $20 on my waggon and gave him my note for the balance fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Wednesday I drawed rails with flora and dan in the afternoon I sold flora for $100</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>Thursday it is a drizziling rain very near all day in the afternoon Mr trembly and I cleaned 36 bushels of oats</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> {written in pencil in a different hand -"mide the weather but yet but of double trouble"} April 1870 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Friday we went up to Mr pools with the waggon I think the roads is the worst I ever saw them it is raining tonight</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Satuerday I went to the store and got my money for my wood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Sunday we stayed home to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Monday we went out to the store and bot some things</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Tuesday I went and bot the John horse</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Wednesday furrowed the corn field with Top Dan</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Thursday I went to franks house raising</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Friday I picked my potatoes took them into the stable</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Satuerday we went to William Mcdowell funeral to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Sunday home all day to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Monday it rained a little this forenoon in the afternoon I fixed a little pice of the lane fence and sold half a tun of hay it is fine night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Tuesday I commenced to plow to day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>APRIL</p> <p>APRIL the first 1872</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Monday it is a fine day cold wind James Jardine Drawed out ties black ash ties in the forenoon John Jardine Maid black ash ties 12 in the forenoon in the afternoon Maid white ash ties in the at the railroad frunt of old Tr{cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Tuesday fine Jame and I maid ties I went to se Shampan for Oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Wednesday James and I maid ties all day maid 8 white oak 4 red oak</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Thursday James Jardine and I drawed ties this forenoon 31 we maid 14 this afternoon of red oak ties</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Friday we drawed ties in the forenoon in the afternoon we maid 12 ties it is a fine day we herd the frog sing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Satuerday James and I went to the mill with a grist and the ploughto the shop in the afternoon we maid ties 12 Oaks and 2 black ash and drawe them out, about half past 4 Oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Sunday morning it is raining a little all day home to a</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Monday forenoon James sowed grass seed I was riddling grass seed in the afternoon I commenced to plough James went to the mill for the grist and did not get it</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Tuesday James sowed grass seed and went ot the mill this eving for the grist I ploughed to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Wednesday James Catherine &amp; Mary went to Chatham and I stayed home and fixed up the gats and the fence</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Thursday we got our Oats home from Champan I ploughed after supper James piled lumber at the gra{cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Friday morning there was a big thunder shower before daylight it rained a little this forenoon I plough this afternoon James got whippletree riged for his team</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Saturday I ploughed with Jane &amp; cat all day James went for shepard with the teem to move is stable</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Sunday we went to church to here Mr fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Monday forenoon ploughed dan and black James Jardine put up the fences that blowed down with the wind on Satuerday the 14 it begins to snow at a quarter to twelve it snowed very heavey for about two hours it a little all afternoon I ploughed in the snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Tuesday I ploughed and went to John Warnock a little while after dinner to put the top logs on his house</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Mr John Jardine Tilbury West T. P. O.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Wednesday I went to James F dodd raising his driving house and stable and a lean to his grainery</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Thursday I ploughed this forenoon it rains considerable I went to the store after diner and ploughed after supper with dan and cate round the apples trees</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Friday I plowed to day in the Orchard field fine day James Jardine is working on the railroad this is three days and a half this week one day last week</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Satuerday I plowed in the forenoon in the afternoon I went to Mary Jane Arkson funeral</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Sunday we went to church in the forenoon in the afternoon it rained a heavy shower</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Monday I plowed all day finished plowing in the Orchard by the house I plowed 4 lands by the barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Tuesday I commenced to harrow in the lower field next the concession for oats I sowed 6 bushels to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Wednesday sowed 9 1/2 bushel of oats finished the lower field sowing and harrowing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Thursday forenoon I furrowed it James harrowed the Orchard I in the afternoon sowed the orchard with barley twlve bushels and a peck</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Friday I shovled the furrows in the lower fiel by the concession James Jardine plowed in the field by the barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Satuerday I furrow the orchard and plowed one land in the field by the barn in forenoon in the afternoon I shoveled the orchard furrows James plowed in the field by the barn all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Sunday I stayed home James &amp; Cathrine went to church</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Monday I plowed in the field by the barn Ja ro'd</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Tuesday I plowed to day James is on the railroad</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> MAY the first 1872 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Wednesday forenoon it rains I went to the council meeting James plowed in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Thursday I finished plowing the field by the barn in the forenoon in the afternoon I harrowed in a five bushels of barley 5</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Friday moring we are all siting in the house it is raining pretty heavy it fairs up about 10 Oclock it turns out abutful day I harrowed in the field by the barn sowed 3 bushels barley this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Satuerday I sowed 4 bushels of Oats and 2 bushels of barley in he field by the barn and I furrowed about half of the field it is a butful day I have finished sowing grain this spring</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Sunday went to church to day at half past 10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Monday I sowed my flax and finished furrowing the field by the barn and shoveled the furrowes and took my patoes out of the pit</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Tuesday forenoon I planted my patoes in the afternoon I went down to detroit I went to Mary {illegible}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Wednesday in detriot and sandwich to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Thursday I came home to day this eving I began to plow in the new field east side of the barn for corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Friday plowed in the barn field to day for corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Satuerday I plowed in the new pice of ground east side of the barn for corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Sunday we went to church in the forenoon at half past ten Oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Monday plowed in the barn field for corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Tuesday plowed again for corn it is very dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Wednesday plowed in the forenoon in the afternoon it is a butful rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Thursday I plowed agin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Friday in the forenoon I finished plowing in the east field by the barn for corn in the afternoon Archey Gracy and I planted corn James harrowed for me to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Satuerday Archey and I planted corn till about 4 Oclock it began to rain James finished harrowing the corn ground for me in the forenoon went and got dan shod</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Sunday stayed home no church it rained all all Satuerday night D it is splendid rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Monday it is showery James is at home to day he brought home 40 bushels of Oats and helped me to clean grass seed I planted 3 X 1/2 lands of corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Tuesday I finished planting my corn &amp; fixing rails from the fence and drawed som stones out of the field with geney on the crutch and sowed the Orchard field with grass seed it is a fine day but cloudey looks very like rain the ground is prety sappy every thing is growing very fast</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Wednesday it rained to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Thursday James Jardine ditched with Richard dodd I ditched for Richard in the forenoon in the afternoon I went to tomas Jackson shop raising</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Friday in the afternoon I went to the graveyard and fixed up lizzy grave</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Satuerday in the forenoon I whitewashed the shed in the afternoon I went to William henderson for the sawing machine fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Sunday we went to church half past ten it came up a thunder storm in the night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Monday this moring the ditches is full of water the ground is very sloppy and wet James and Potruf helped me to saw wood at the door for the stove there is a heavy wind from the west the water has dried up very fast the ditches is pretty low to nigt</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Tuesday James Potruf me to saw wood to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Wednesday James went to the railroad to day and I &amp; Gorge cambel we split wood at the door it rained to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Thursday James is home this forenoon we sawed up the skids and put the machine in the barn in the afternoon Gorge &amp; I split wood this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>John Jardine</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>Friday Gorge cambel and I split wood to day at the door we had lots of victers to day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> JUNE the first 1872 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Satuerday I went to Mr pools in the forenoon in the afternoon Gorge &amp; I split wood at the door till suppertime it begins to rains I went to the store and got $10 pound of tea</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Sunday we went to church in the afternoon at half past three O clock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Monday Mr Marchel and I shore my sheep Gorge split wood at the doore thee old mair foled this morning fol cant stand</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Tuesday split a little wood planted my beens and fed the colt and examened the corn the grubs is cuting the corn all of at the top of the ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Wednesday the colt died this morning we split wood at the door to day agin we burried the colt</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Thursday this morning Gorge and I split wood at the door this forenoon I in the afternoon went to Mr Jonston stable raising in the afternoon it began to rain to night about 9 O clock it rained prettey near all night James is gon to Muldon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Friday it is raining prettey hard this morning the ground is geting very wet this afternoon is fine till 4 O clock it is a heavy shower of rain thunder and lighting this afternoon I split wood at the door my wheat is begining to head out June the 7</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Satuerday I went to the shop with my plow and harrow this forenoon James is spliting wood at the door in the afternoon James and Gorge and I is spliting wood at the door the roads is very slopy and wet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Sunday we went to church at half past 10 O clock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Monday James and Gorge and I planted the corn all over agin and pulled dockens out of the barley</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Tuesday in the forenoon Gorge and I is weeding in the barley I in the afternoon I went to James Miller barn raising</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Wednesday Gorge cambel and I cultivated the patotes and puled dockens out of the barley</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Thursday began to hoe my patoes it came up rain so James &amp; Gorge and my self cleaned all my wheat up there is 24 bushels there is 10 bus to goe to Mill for flour and 10 I amd goeing to take to Chatham when I goe</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Friday we howed our potoes this forenoon I in the afternoon went to John Mcdool shead raising</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Satuerday Gorge and I piled manuer and mowed the frunt walk to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Sunday no Church to day at home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Monday Gorge and I piled manuer fine</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Tuesday went to mill with a grist Let potruf have a 11 bushels of wheat at one $140 cts per bushel wheight 6"60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Wednesday I in the forenoon piled manure I in the afternoon I went to Same Wellet barn raising</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Thursday in the forenoon Gorge and I piled manuer I in the afternoon went to Jackson stable raising very hot to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Friday Gorge and I finished piling up the manure in the afternoon we began to cultivated the corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Stuerday moring Gorge and I was looking for the read cow and her calf then we cultivated the beens and howed som of them</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Sunday we went to church half pa 10.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Monday John &amp; Gorge Camble and I howed corn this afternoon Gorge &amp; I cultivated corn in the forenoon, it is a fine day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> John Jardine</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Thuesday Mr Camble &amp; Gorge &amp; I finished cultivated the corn and got it all howed to fine wather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Wednesday I went to the lake for a lode of sand I fixed wagon wheelels</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Thursday James &amp; Gorge &amp; I went to the lake and fetched home two loads of sand I in the afternoon went to church after supper we killed buges of the patoes fine wheather hot</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Friday James &amp; and Gorge &amp; and I went for two loads of sant to stony point</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Saturday morning I plowed my patoes and went to church at half past 10 O clock James &amp; Gorge picked the bugs of the patoes &amp; howed them</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Sunday we went to church sacrament sabath</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> July the first 1872 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Monday ground our scythe and commence to cut hay here by the house this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Tuesday cut hay in the forenoon James and I went to John Manan sable raising in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Wednesday James &amp; I drawed two loads of hay in the stable loft Gorge &amp; James drawed in hay this afternoon I went to Potruf barn raising in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Thursday Gorge &amp; I got in two lods of hay and cathrine &amp; I went up to Mrs pools to se Mrs cantlan in the evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Friday I helped James to plow over at dodds</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Saturday James &amp; I went to chatham to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Sunday we went to church to day at 3 O clock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Monday Gorge &amp; I ground our scythes this forenoon Marchel comence to cut my meadow this afternoon with the machine</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Tuesday Marchel &amp; us finished cuting my medow this forenoon Gorge &amp; I covered the ashery well with new logs and bark this afternoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Wednesday Gorge &amp; I raked the medow with the horse raked this forenoon I had Edward Trembly &amp; John Camble cocking hay all day Gorge &amp; I drawed in this afternoon five loads of hay it is very hot and dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Thursday we got in three loads of hay this forenoon it came up a shour of rain we could not draw any more to day, we have cambel to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Friday Gorge &amp; I is raking and turning over the hay this forenoon Gorge and his father &amp; I got in all the hay out of the medow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Satuerday Gorge went to the sop with the cradle Mr camble &amp; I reaped wheat this forenoon in the afternoon Gorge drove the machine in the barley and Mr Cambl and I folowed behind the machine pushing the barley out of the way of the horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Sunday we went to church at half past 10 O clock it is very hot and dry it looks a little like rain to night James Jardine commenced work for Jonson on Wednesday at noon July the 10 1872</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Monday Gorge &amp; Mr Camble cocked barley and I went to the shop to get a peice of my machine mended drawed in two loads of barley</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Tuesday Gorge &amp; I drawed in 4 loads of barley and three or 4 dusson of wheat and it came up a shower of rain and we cut the hay round the Orchard field and mowed a little next the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Wednesday we mowed the rest of the barley in the Orchard this forenoon in the afternoon we cocked barley</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Thursday forenoon is wet in the afternoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>cocked barley and drawed in three loads</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Friday drawed in all the barley and the field orchard field dun at 4 O clock cut a little wheat this evning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Satuerday three of us in the wheat to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Sunday morning it is raining I did not goe to church to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Monday it is a fine day I cradle wheat and bound it Gorge Camble and I drawed in two loads of wheat after supper</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Tuesday it rains to day till about 4 O clock this afternoon Gorge and I cut ten dusson stooks of wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Wednesday I am cradling wheat agin to day till 5 Oclock Gorge and I dawed in two loads of wheat this evening Tomas Marshaw began to bind wheat for me to day at noon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Thursday forenoon I finished cuting wheat and sirprise Oats this afternoon I bound wheat with Tom Marshaw we got in one load wheat it came up showe of rain spoiled the evening work</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Friday Cease Marshaw &amp; Tom Marshaw &amp; I cut the barley by the barn this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Satuerday Tomas Marshaw &amp; I drawed in the wheat to day I bound the surprise Oats and drawed them in after dark</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Sunday we are at home no church to day fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Monday Gorge &amp; I began to gather the barley it came up a big rain sorm about 10 O clock it spoilt our barley for to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Tuesday forenoon I mowed the hay round the wheat field and the strip of hay at the head of the Oats field in the afternoon Gorge &amp; I turned over the barley to dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>Wednesday it is raining to day dowing nothing it faired up in the afternoon a little I cut my fax seed and tie it up</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>John Jardine</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>AUGUST the 1 1872</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Thursday Marshaw &amp; I began my Oats we turned over the barley at noon to dry and went at the Oats rest of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Friday Tomas Marshaw &amp; Charley shampang &amp; Gorge Camble &amp; I stacked the barley to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Satuerday us fore are at the Oats to day in the lower field by the concession we cut and bound 97 sooks</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Sunday I at home Cathrine went to church at half past three O clock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Monday in the forenoon cut Oats in the field by the barn in the afternoon Charley Champan &amp; I drawed in 4 loads of Oats out of the field by the concession</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Tuesday in the forenoon cut Oats and drawed in one load, finished cuting oats this afternoon and bound about 10 dusson to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Wednesday election day I went to the shop with my Cultivater in the forenoon in the afternoon I went to the town hall and give my voat for Rankin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Thursday Gorge &amp; I finished drawing in my Oats to day finished harvist to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Friday Gorge &amp; I cuting weeds in the corn to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Satuerday Gorge &amp; I was cuting weeds in the corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Sunday we went to church at half past 10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Monday James &amp; I cut weeds in the corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Tuesday this morning it rains heavy it is showery to day we began to draw dung this eving and cut weads in the corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Wednesday we finished cuting the weeds in the corn and drawed out 4 loads of dung</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>John Jardine</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Thursday mistake in Wednesday work in place of finishing the corn on Wednesday it was to day Wednesday there was very little dun for it is a wet day it rained a good deal the ditches has considerable water in them and the ground is very soft</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Friday Gorge &amp; I hawled manure out to day we hawled 12 loads into the wheat field intending to put wheat there agin this fall</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Satuerday I plowed with dan &amp; blak &amp; Gorge haled manuere it is fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Sunday we went to church in the afternoon at three O clock to here Mr Mealmon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Monday we drawed manuere today</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Tuesday drawed manuer agin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Wednesday we went to Mersey to a picknic</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Thursday I am alone plowed to day and halowed three loads of manure</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Friday went to thrash for Shampan</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Satuerday finished thrashing for Shampan at noon this afternoon I haled out 8 loads of manuer fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Sunday we went to church at half past three O clock in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Monday morning I plowed two lands and haled manure the reast of the day it came up a thunder showe about 4 Oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Tuesday forenoon we finished halling the manuere in the afternoon Gorge Cambel haled dirt from the asherrey in to the barn yard and I plowed for wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Wednesday Gorge is haling dirt and I am plowing to day fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Thursday we are dowing the sam to day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Friday I finished plowing the field by the ashery a little before noon I helped Gorge to hall dirt the rest of the day in to the barn yeard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>Satuerday I went to thrash for boby Vickerman Gorge is drawing dirt in the yard agin to day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> SEPTEMBER the 1 1872 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Sunday James &amp; Cathrine went to church at half past 3 O I stayed home it is dry weather agin looks a little like rain this evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Monday I finished thrashing for boy vickerman this forenoon in the afternoon I cultavated and James went to the shop with the horses to get shod and did not get it dun</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Tuesday James went and got the hores sod this forenoon I cultivated in the field by the barn to day Gorge hrrowed in the field by the ashery for wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Wednesday Gorge &amp; I fine cultivating and harrowing this forenoon in the afternoon I went to the shop and got the lampers out of Jane mouth and got my cultivator fixed fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Thursday we are doing nothing this forenoon it is raining I plowed in the afternoon in the field by the barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Friday morning looking for one of the cows I got one land plowed in the afternoon I went to Jackson to thrash</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Satuerday thrashed for Trembly</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Sunday we are at home to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Monday forenoon finished the thrashing for Edward Trembly in the afternoon commenced to thrash for my self</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>{in a different handwriting} A merchand not over conversant with Geography on hearing that one of his vessels was in Jep Jeopardy exclaimed, "Jeopardy, Jeopardy, where's that?" James Jardine</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Tuesday thrashed for me to day agin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Wednesday forenoon finished thrashing fore me about 9 Oclock in the afternoon James sowd 5 bushels of wheat and I cultivated it in Gorge is brakeing lumps</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Thursday morning James got about 6 bushels of wheat sowed and it came on rain and we got no more dun to it to day I plowed in the field by the barn in this afternoon it is raining to night agin the ground is pretty soft geting to night Charley Champan is cuting corn to day and James and Gorge is helping him to cut corn this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Friday forenoon I plowed in the field by the barn in the afternoon I cultivated in the rest of my wehat James finished sowing the field by the ashory</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Satuerday I finished furrowing up the field of wheat in the forenoon in the afternoon I &amp; Gorge shovled the furrows out James is thrashing for Rd Charley Shampan finished cuting the corn to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Sunday James went up to Mr Pools I &amp; Cathrine stayed home to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Monday in the forenoon James went and helped Richard Dodd to thrash I plowed in the field by the barn Gorge is sick to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Tuesday James is gon to Henery Morrice to plow I am plowing in the field by the barn for wheat Gorge is burning stumps out of my way</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Wednesday I am plowing in the field by the barn Gorge is at the stumps</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>John Jardine</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Thursday it is wet this morning Gorge &amp; I cleaned 9 bushels of wheat and then it faired I commence to plow about half past 9 O clock I finished plowing the barn field for wheat about half past 2 Oclock I began to sow &amp; Gorge began to harrow I sowed 5 bushels to night in the barn field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Friday I sowed 4 1/2 of wheat to day wich finished sowing the field by the barn Gorge finished harrowing it to night it is a butful day very warm</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Satuerday I finished forrowing my wheat field by the barn this forenoon Gorge &amp; I shovled the furrows this afternoon and drawed in the beens into the barn it is a butful day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Sunday home to day it rained this morning very heavy there was heavy lighting and thunder about half past 4 O clock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Monday showery this forenoon I thrashed my beens to day they ar very tuf</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Tuesday James and I plowed for Edward Trembly to day for his wheat this is a fine day very like rain to night the wind is south</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Wednesday I went to the store this forenoon James made a handle in the afternoon I went out and helped Mr Ricardson to sow wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Thursday we are fixing the skidway to day and we took the mchine to the bush we have got it readay for staking to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>{in a different handwriting} What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment and once in a man's life? The letter M.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Friday this morning staked the mchine and began sawing James is helping me to day and Gorge Camble fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Satuerday Gorge and I is alone to day sawing cordwood we don big days sawing James went moving ties fine day it rained alittle in the night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Sunday this morning the wind is very high this it is like to blow the house over some times</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Monday Gorge &amp; I crosscuted som hickery logs this forenoon in the afternoon James &amp; Gorge &amp; I sawed cordwood with the mchine</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> OCTOBER the first 1872 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Tuesday Gorge &amp; I sawed cordwood to day with the mchine</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Wednesday I went to the shop with cate on Jane and cate shod all round it is weet to day Gorge &amp; I cleaned 17 bags of barley this afternoon for to go to Chatam</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Thursday it is very like rain this forenoon the roads very slopy Gorge drawed three loads of punkins &amp; I sharp my saw, in the afternoon Gorge &amp; I sawed cordwood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Friday i went to help Sameul Gracey to rais his graineary</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Satuerday Gorge Camble &amp; I went to Chatham with a load of barley</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Sunday we went to church half past 10 O clock this morning in the afternoon it began to rain at half past 2 O clock rain till night the road muddy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Monday I did not do much to day I choped down a hickory tree fore cordwood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Tuesday thrashed for mr pool to day fine wheather to day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{duplicate of page -036}</p> <p></p> <p></p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Thursday it is weet this morning Gorge &amp; I cleaned 9 bushels of wheat and then it faired I commence to plow about half past 9 O clock I finished plowing the barn field for wheat about half past 2 O clock I began to sow &amp; Gorge began to harrow I sowed 5 bushels to night in the barn field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Friday I sowed 4 1/2 of wheat to day wich finished sowing the field by the barn Gorge finished harrowing it to night it is a butful day very warm</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Satuerday I finished forrwing my wheat field by the barn this forenoon Gorge &amp; I shovled the furrows this afternoon and drawed in the beens i to the barn it is a butful day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Sunday home to day it rained this morning very heavy there was heavy lighting and thunder about half past 4 O clock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Monday showery this forenoon I thrashed my beens to day they ar very tuf</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Tuesday James and I plowed for Edward Trembly to day for his wheat this is a fine day very like rain to night the wind is south</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Wednesday I went to the store this forenoon James made an ax handle in the afternoon I went out and helped Mr Ricardson to sow wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Thursday we are fixing the skidway to day and we took the mchine to the bush we have got it readay for staking to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>{in a different handwriting} What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment and once in a man's life? The letter M.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{duplicate of page -037}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Friday this morning staked the mchine and began sawing James is helping me to day and Gorge Camble fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Satuerday Gorge and I is alone to day sawing cordwood we don big days sawing James went moving ties fine day it rained alittle in the night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Sunday this morning the wind is very high this it is like to blow the house over some times</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Monday Gorge &amp; I crosscuted som hickery logs this forenoon in the afternoon James &amp; Gorge &amp; I sawed cordwood with the mchine</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> OCTOBER the first 1872 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Tuesday Gorge &amp; I sawed cordwood to day with the mchine</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Wednesday I went to the shop with cate on Jane and cate shod all round it is weet to day Gorge &amp; I cleaned 17 bags of barley this afternoon for to go to Chatam</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Thursday it is very like rain this forenoon the roads very slopy Gorge drawed three loads of punkins &amp; I sharp my saw, in the afternoon Gorge &amp; I sawed cordwood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Friday i went to help Sameul Gracey to rais his graineary</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Satuerday Gorge Camble &amp; I went to Chatham with a load of barley</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Sunday we went to church half past 10 O clock this morning in the afternoon it began to rain at half past 2 O clock rain till night the road muddy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Monday I did not do much to day I choped down a hickory tree fore cordwood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Tuesday thrashed for mr pool to day fine wheather to day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Wednesday thrashed for Mr pool this forenoon in the afternoon I got two shoes Jane came home and went back to Mr pool agin with James papers</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Thursday Gorge &amp; I cut a cord of wood and split it and took it up to the blacksmith and I drawed 5 loads of punkins up to the fence Gorge went to bobys to a husking be this afternoon James Jardine came home to sine the papers</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Friday this morning James &amp; I went up to Mr pools and sined the papers in the afternoon James went back to hooks corner Gorge &amp; I cleaned 21 bags of barley to to to Chatham</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Satuerday Mr Pool &amp; I went to Chatham and put 300 dolers in the bank got a check for it and sent it of to toronto to Mc and took a load barley to chatham with {in a different handwriting} - Every person who shall willfully admise, or order other persons to admise with</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Sunday we are at home to day no minister these times {in a different handwriting} any articles</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Monday morning diging potaoes for to take to the fair on the 15 in the afternoon I went to help Edward Trembly rase his stable and shed</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Tuesday we went to the fair surprise Oats first prise 50 cts barley first prise 50 cts beens 2nd pris 25 cts potatoes 2nd prise 25 cts</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Wednesday Gorge &amp; I cut a cord of wood with the mchine for Mr Melegan and took it up to him &amp; Go we kiled a pig this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Thursday forenoon Gorge &amp; I is looking for my sheep and cleaned a grist of 25 bus</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>{in a different handwriting} Beauty is a fading flower a rose it will fade in an hour 123456789</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>in the afternoon I went out to the store</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Friday forenoon found my sheep in the afternoon I husked a little corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Satuerday I went and thrashed for William Jackson with my horses to day it is a fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Sunday this is a beautful morning thre is no church to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Monday I took 25 bushels of wheat to the mill in the afternoon I drawed timber for shepard for a culbart on Trembly</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Tuesday I worked for shepard drawing rails on John were place</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Wednesday plowing and scraping on William from place for shepard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Thursday plowing and scraping for shepard on Jackson crosing and on the sideline at Gracy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Friday it is raining a little all day Gorge and I husked a little corn, in the afternoon we drawed up two loads of punkins and two lods of corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Satuerday it rains a little all day agin Gorge and I husks a little and drawed in 42 bushels of corn it is mudy to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Sunday it rains alittle yet is is slopy and nasty about the roads this moring</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Monday plowing &amp; craping for shepard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Tuesday plowing &amp; craping for shepard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Wednesday I drawed in my corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>Thursday plowing &amp; craping for shepard</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> NOVEMBER 1872 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Friday plowing &amp; craping for shepard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Satuerday I went to chatham</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Sunday we are at home to day I am sick</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Monday this forenoon I am not doing much I was on the railroad looking at the men laing the ties for the iron</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>NOVEMBER 1875 January 10-1875</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>mistake Tuesday the 5 October I hade a ride on the Canada CSR across edward Trembly lot up to sideline 18 &amp; 19</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Tuesday I went on the railroad to see Mr Curk about a Job of wood that all I dun for it bgan to rain Cathrin &amp; I cleaned up about 12 bushels of Oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Wednesday forenoon worked for shepard in the afternoon I went to baptiscreek with a railroad gentleman for a dollar and a half</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Thursday I went to stoney point this morning for my appletrees and went up to Samuel Gracy to help him to thrash the machine did not goe well we got nothing dun only a little buckwheat thrashed to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Friday thrashed for Samuel Gracy to day fine wheather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Satuerday thrashed for sam to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Sunday home to day Cate went to east tilbury with Mrs Gracy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Monday thrashed for Sam Gracy till about 1 Oclock we finished it rains a little this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Tuesday plowing &amp; craping for Shepard today fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Wednesday this forenoon working for Shepard on the grade at Trembly is crosing in the afternoon James &amp; I was drawing in my corn straw fine</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Thursday forenoon James &amp; I cut some corn hills that was left, in the afternoon we drawed it in and the remainder of the shoks that was in the field it is dry but cold it is very like snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Friday James &amp; I is drawing ties acrose the railroad for the company at home here that is in tilbury west on lot 19 in the forth concession between a little snow to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Satuerday Charley Champan &amp; I drawed ties to day agin a little snow to day agin</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Sunday it is a beautful day but cold &amp; raw winds it has frose very hard these last few nights back James &amp; Cathrine has gon up to the Mrs Graceys this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Monday James &amp; I drawed ties to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Tuesday Jame &amp; I is drawing ties to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Wednesday drawing ties to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Thursday drawing ties to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Friday we are drawing ties to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Satuerday James &amp; I is still drawing yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Sunday Cathrine Jardine &amp; I went to chruch this moring preaching at half past ten O clock this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Monday James &amp; I is at the ties agin to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Tuesday drawing ties to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Wednesday William fin &amp; I were over to the townline to draw ties there over the railroad for the company</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Thursday William &amp; I is drawing ties to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Friday drawing ties at the townline</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Satuerday drawing ties to day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> DECEMBER <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Sunday it is snowing very heavy all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Monday this forenoon we ar drawing ties at the townline came home snowing this afternoon very heavy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Tuesday drawing ties James &amp; I to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Wednesday Jame &amp; I is drawing ties</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Thursday drawing ties to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Friday we finished drawing ties this forenoon for good this time</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Satuerday I went and got my horses shod at the black smith</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Sunday we went to church to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Monday we did nothing this forenoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>in the afternoon we sawed a few blocks of wood and lifted the machine it is a very cold day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Tuesday sawing for Richard dodd to to</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Wednesday sawing for dodd to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Thursday doing nothing to day only my chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Friday choring to day cold weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Satuerday choring cold and dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Sunday no church to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Monday William fine &amp; I went to the sale at tefare</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Tuesday finnie &amp; I went out to see my bush farm and to se Mr Mossie for a Job of timber</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Wednesday the same</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Thursday William &amp; 1 went to see the roads where w will draw lime</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Friday John finnie &amp; I killed a pig to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Satuerday John finnie &amp; I fixed a bunk on the lumber sleigh went to Stoney point for Shamp{cut off} in bobsleighs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Sunday James &amp; I went to church</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Monday finie and I went out to se James Mossie about dawing timer and did not se him</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Tuesday we went out to se Moscie agin we saw him and maid a bargan about the timber drawing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Wednesday William &amp; John finnie I went to the bush to began to draw timber this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Thursday drawing timber out of the bush to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Friday drawing timber to day agin</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Satuerday darwing timber to day we went to the lake this afternoon with a big stick</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Sunday at home to day the snow is about a foot &amp; 1/2 deep it looks like rain to nigh</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Monday I took the pot to H Honberger to melt snow William went to the shop it snowed most all day nothing dun to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>Tuesday John finnie &amp; I drawed timber to the lake to day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Januery the 1 Newyearsday <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Wednesday we drawed to the lake to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Thursday we drawed to the lake to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Friday I began to skid H Honberger timber and William finnie drawed out to the townline</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Satuerday William &amp; I drawed to the town line this forenoon in the afternoon I skided timber on H place Wi drawed to the townline</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Sunday we went to church to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Monday I skided timber all day William drawed to the townline</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Tuesday I skided timber all day I finished skiding H Honberger timber to day William drawed to the townline this forenoon in the afternoon James &amp; William finnie began to draw to the lake</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Wednesday James &amp; Will is drawing to the lake to day I am drawing to the townline</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Thursday James &amp; William is drawing to the lake to day I am drawing to the townline</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Friday James &amp; William is drawing to the lake to day I am drawing to the townline</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Satuerday James &amp; William is drawing to the lake to day I am drawing to the townline</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Sunday at home to day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Monday William &amp; Samuel Moffat drawing to the lake to day James &amp; I is drawing to the townline I went to the shop &amp; to mill I took out 1 stik this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Tuesday Wi &amp; Samuel M drawing to the lake James is skiding Funnf{Finnies??} timber to day I am drawing to the townline</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Wednesday William &amp; Samuel is drawing to the lake James finished skiding David Dewket &amp; Jo Fanuf timber this forenoon in the afternoon James helped to finish I drawed H Honberger timer to the townline</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Thursday we are all idle to day it rains hard all day there is lots of water now</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Friday John finnie &amp; I commenced to draw funuf timber to the townline</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Satuerday John &amp; James &amp; I is drawing funuf timber to the townline to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Sunday at home to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>James Jardine X</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>John Jardine commenced to drawed timber in 1872 cristmas day we worked way at roadcutting and drawing squaretim up till March the 7 in 1873 then I drawed rails cuts and wood for H Honsberger and sawed wod up to March the 15 in 1873</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Now I am home choreing takeing care of my horses &amp; cattle I rite this in March 1873 on Friday the 21 I am choring yet I have been making posts for a shed and taking care of my catle and horses and planting apple</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>trees and peach trees and goosberies bushes and willow trees and diging around my plum trees and curn bushes and piling manure around them here by the fraunt of the house and doing a little of my walk from the frunt of the door to the road and ploughed one day in the back field by the concession I have been doing work like this up to May the third 3 and it is not fit to plow yet the ground is weet and soft it is a cold weet spring I am feding the cattle yet a little hay night and moring I writ this the 3 day of may it is raing this morning it is cold to day it is so weet and cold and backward weather that us farmers can not do any thing to adgvantige this spring this day is plowing that I rite about was dun in April the 30 1873 I had to stop because the ground is to soft to plough</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>May the third Gorge finnie &amp; I split cordwood in the afternoon it is fine weather this afternoon John Jardine</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> May the 4 1873 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Sunday Catherine Jardine &amp; I went to church in the forenoon &amp; in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Monday Gorge finnie comenced to work on the railroad &amp; I John Jardine loged for boby Vickerman may the 4 it is fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Tuesday I commenced to plow in the east field by the barn it is fine weather to day plowed all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Wednesday in the forenoon I plowed while I am eating dinner it is raining</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>it has rained all afternoon and very near all night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Thursday morning it rains a little not much it is a cloudy all day no plowing to day the ground is very weet the ditches is very near full</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Friday forenoon William Gracey &amp; I was fixing the walk frunt of the house in the afternoon planting aple trees &amp; locust trees it is fine all till night about 6 O clock it is a heavy rain with lighting &amp; thunder the land is very weet no plowing yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Saturday in the forenoon I went over to B vickerman had my dinner with him in the afternoon I shoveled the furrows acroce 6 lands that I had plowed to let the water of the ground it is very soft it is fine this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Sunday we are home no church to day it came up a shour of rain and hale about 12 O clock it maid the ground weet the water lays on the ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Monday there is white froste this morning it is a fine forenoon the ground is very weet this afternoon i split cordood it looks like ran it did rain a shour in the night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Tuesday forenoon it is a butfull forenoon I helped Edward Trembley to make tow log heap and split som cordwood I split wood in the afternoon to</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Wednesday the ground is very soft in the afternoon I roald the grace around the house</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Thursday I went to the store and up the railroad in the forenoon in the afternoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>I plowed in the field by the barn on the east side of the barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Friday plowing to day the ground is very soft</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Satuerday plowing to day agin fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Sunday no church to day it is a butful day the weather is dring up the water fast</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Monday I have began to harrow for Oats I have sowed 5 bushels &amp; Archey Gracely has hrrowed them in this forenoon in the afternoon I sowed 6 bushels &amp; half &amp; harrowed them in</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Tuesday I cleaned the furrows out and plowed the rest of the day &amp; Archey Gracey shoveled the cross furrows</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>May the twenty in 1873 the canada southrin raiload past through the line with the first passinger train each way daly</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Wednesday I finished plowing and sowing &amp; harrowing my Oats to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Thursday I planted my potatoes to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Friday I roaled my Oats this forenoon in the afternoon I began to plow in the field by the concession for corn it is dry &amp; hot</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Satuerday plowing for corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Sunday I am at home to day I am very sick to day Cate went to here Mr Scot</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Monday I am sick yet not able to work H Honsberger came along &amp; I got him to plow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Tuesday Mr Marchel &amp; I shore the sheep to day H plowed in the lowe field by the co{cut off}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Wednesday H Honsberger plowing for corn this forenoon &amp; he is roling it the rest of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Thursday finished roling this morning will harrowing the rest of the day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Friday H Honsberger has finished harrowing &amp; furrowing the corn ground he went home to day about 11 O clock and left my work for I am very it is fine weather cold &amp; dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday I plowed all day it is dry weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>June the first</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday I am at home I am very sick to day it is hot &amp; dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday I am sick to day agin not able to work H Honsberger came along on a visit and he said he would plough for me and he did plough for me this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday I am prety sick to day not able to work H Honsberger ploughs for me agin to day it is hot &amp; dry</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>Satuerday I am sick nothing doing at my corn ground to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>June the first</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Sunday James &amp; I went to church to day at half past 10 Oclock James took me in the buggey to church</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Monday Tomas Vickerman came &amp; and planted my corn to day I am geting a little beter I roaled my corn ground to day H Honsberger shovled the furrows H Honsberger &amp; I cleaned 24 bushels of wheat all I have to clean</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Tuesday I &amp; Henry went to the mill with the grist and the blacksmith shop with the plow in the afternoon we went out to Henery with 10 bushels of Oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Wednesday forenoon took my old waggon to the shop to get fixed in the afternoon I took the teem out to H Honsberger to plow</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>potatoes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Thursday I went over to Robert Vickerman I saw a spicel train go west it went very fast I was pretty sick to day Henery has the teem</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Friday I not well yet I went out to the store this eving I am tired &amp; week Henery has the teem yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Satuerday I am a little beter to day I am killing bugs on my patoes to day Henery has the teem yet to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Sunday Catherine &amp; I went to church this forenoon to here Mr Scot</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Monday forenoon I am killing bugs on my potatoes this afternoon I went down to east tilbury where bradly was working on the railroad to sea about som money did not get any H. Honsberger has the horses yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Tuesday this forenoon I went ot the shop &amp; got two shous on Jane I am not very well to day we had a nice little shour this afternoon H. Honsberger has the horses</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Wednesday this forenoon I kiled som bugs on my potatoes in the afternoon I took Jane the yong mare &amp; drawed slepers &amp; plank for a bridge acrose the ditch to draw manure into the corn field by the concission H Honsberger has the horses yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Thursday this morning Henery Honsberger fetched home my horses about 8 O clock I went rite up to the blacksmith shop and got 4 shouse on them &amp; fetched home my old waggon this forenoon in the afternoon I went after Mr Marchel to com and see my horse</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Friday I got my horse dockered &amp; sold my steers for $97 this forenoon in the afternoon I bilt a bridge acroose a ditch to draw my manure</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Satuerday Cathrine &amp; Gorge &amp; Mr Brite &amp; I went to Chatham it is hot and dry I bot myself a new buggy in June 1873</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Sunday we went to church in the afternoon at half past 3 O clock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Monday H Honsberger commenced to draw my manure I am in bed most of the day with a sick feaver</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Tuesday I am a little wors to day with the feaver H Honsberger drawing manure</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Wednesday H Honsberger drawing manure to day I am still worse to day with the feaver</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Thursday H Honsberger is loging for William Hons{cut off} I am not so bad to day as yesterday</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Friday henery is drawing manure this forenoon this afternoon he is plowing two lands here in the orchard for beens I am fealing first rate to day very little feaver only pretty week W.A.C.K. Jaus{possibly added later}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Satuerday H Honsberger &amp; Gorge finnie planted my beens to day picked the bugs of my potatoes &amp; howed them a little to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Sunday we went to church this afternoon at half past three O clock {in a different handwriting} Command You May Your mind from play every moment in the</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Monday H Honsberger &amp; Gorge finnie drawed manure to day { in a different handwriting} Day John Jardine</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Tuesday in the forenoon Henery &amp; I went up to the mill in the afternoon Gorge &amp; Henery drawed manure big rain to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Wednesday Henery went to the mill and this afternoon &amp; went home in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Thursday Henery &amp; Gorge finnie helped me to loge on the concission cleaning the way for the fence</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Friday Henery &amp; Gorge finnie are</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>drawing manure for me to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Satuerday Henery &amp; Gorge finnie finished drawing out my manure to day and Gorge took my horses to Vanbusker for his trunks</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Sunday went to church and herd the Rev H Gracey preach today the Rev H Gracey dispence the lord supper</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Monday forenoon it rains it a butful rain in the afternoon the Rev Henery Gracey and his Lady came and paid me a visit this afternoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> July the first 1873 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Tuesday Henery Honsberger &amp; I plowed the potatoes and I took Gorge finnie over to the tank he is bound for St tomas this forenoon in the afternoon Henery &amp; I finished howing my potatoes</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Wednesday Henery &amp; I cmenced to draw the posts for my shead I finished drawing them this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Thursday in the forenoon Henery &amp; I howed beens in the afternoon we fixed the mchine and comenced to cut clover hay here in the orchard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Friday Henery he finished cuting the strip on the southside of the appletrees this moring at 9 O I cut hay round the fence corners and thissels on the railroad Henery went to a ditch sail</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Satuerday Henery drawed rails this forenoon in the afternoon Henery &amp; I raked up one load of clover hay and took it in the barn out {in a different handwriting} Mr John Jardine Tilbury West</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Sunday we went to church at half past 10 O clock in the forenoon I went to the dockter I feal worse</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Monday I am sick Henery cut the rest of the clover in the orchard on the south side of the house and then mowed the fence corners of the and around the house to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Tuesday Henery began to cultivate the corn and I mowed a little patch frunt of the doore &amp; shook it out this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Wednesday Henery is cultivating corn this forenoon in the afternoon we are raking up hay we got in two loads</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Thursday Henery &amp; I skined the cow &amp; dug a hole &amp; put her in &amp; burred hir this forenoon in the afternoon Henery is in the corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Friday Henery Honsberger finished cultivating my corn &amp; beens to day I am geting a little beter now it is fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Satuerday Henery Honsberger is cradling in the wheat field by the ashery cradling a road round the field for the mcheine reaper</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Sunday I was home to day cate went to rawley with bradley to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Monday there was a greadel of thunder &amp; lighting &amp; heavy showers of rain all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Tuesday Henery drawing rails this forenoon in the afternoon Henery is cradling wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Wednesday we comenced to cut the wheat in the field by the barn in the afternoon about 2 O clock it came up a very heavy rain stoped us cuting this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Thursday we are cuting wheat in the field by the barn till about 5 O clock it came up a big shower of rain</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Friday Henery Honsberger &amp; Henery arenell cradled wheat till to day about 0 O clock Frank Parmer came in with the mchine he cut about one aker in the field by the barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Satuerday we finished cuting all my wheat to day about 10 O clock and got it all bound &amp; set up at noon I had Henery arenell &amp; Henery Honsberger &amp; Gorge finie &amp; robert Roland &amp; my Self that is John Jardine foling the mchine binding &amp; shoking up the afternoon of this Robart holan &amp; H Honsberger cut the hay around the field the barn sets in that is the wheat field &amp; Oats field</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Sunday I went to the english church to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Monday robart holand H Honsberger mowed this strip on the east side of the house down by the granery and comenced to draw in my wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Tuesday drawing wheat to day agin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Wednesday H Honsberger took the mch &amp; began to cut my hay in the field by the consission for alittle while this forenoon we turned in and drawed wheat we got all my wheat in to day &amp; one load of hay in to the barn from here close to the granory</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Thursday robart is mowing the fence corners Henery is cuting hay with the mchine I have old dan in the horse rake rakeing the hay in winr{ows} robart &amp; henery is drawing in this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Friday Henery this morning finished cuting my hay about half past 8 Oclock</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>I drove the buggy out to H Honsberger came back and I was Just eating my dinner when the Mr Stanton came in with my wifes headstone I had to hich up agin I lost this days work from the harvest</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Satuerday Henery &amp; I was up and at it this morning by 5 O clock we got the rouf of the hay in the barn before the rain came up then took the hand rakes and raked the field all over and we got it all in the barn tonight made a finishe of the hay</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Sunday we went to church this morning at half past 10 O clock in</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Monday I have no company to day I am not doing much I am howing alittle tobaco &amp; beens</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Tuesday I commenced to cultivate corn to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Wednesday cultivating corn to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>Thursday I went out to cultivate &amp; it commenced to rain I had to com back it rained heavy this forenoon in the afternoon I commenced to plow for wheat in the field by the barn</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> August the first 1873 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Friday plowing agin to day for wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Satuerday plowing for wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Sunday we went to church in the afternoon at half past 3 O clock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Monday plowing to day agin for wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Tuesday I finished plowing to day the field by the barn west side &amp; went had a ride on the hand car this evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Wednesday I doing much to day I went up to the blacksmith with my waggon and got the boten fixed</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Thursday I commenced to cultivate in my corn agin it is very hot wheather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Friday it rained god shour this morning I went to the blacksmith with my mairs and got 4 shous on them in the afternoon I finished cultivating my corn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Satuerday I commenced to harrow in the field by the barn about half past 10 O clock I run the harrow tooth in my big toe that laid me up the billious fevour came back on me agin I was very sick</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Sunday my toe is very painful and the fevor make very sick to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Monday forenoon I am sick yet in the afternoon I got a good deal better</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Tuesday I am alittle beter this morning I got help this morning &amp; throwed my horse &amp; cut that wort of dan I am not able to doe anything yet Sept</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>September the 11 1873</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Wednesday I am thrashing for my self to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Thursday I finished thrashing to day for my self about 3 Oclock this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Friday I am thrashing for boby vickerman to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Satuerday thrashing for vickerman</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Sunday I took James out as far as H Honsberger as he is going back to work to tomas Mosey</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Monday thrashing for John Manan to day it is fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Tuesday finished thrashing to day for John Manan</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Wednesday thrashing to day for Tomas Atkerson</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>John Jardine</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Thursday finished thrashing for Tomas Atkison to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Friday thrashing for E Trembly to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Saturday finished thrashing for E Trembly to day at noon this afternoon I pulled my beens and cut my tobaco</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Sunday we went to church</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Monday I sowed 5 bushels this afternoon it rains to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Tuesday I cultivated wheat this forenoon in the afternoon I sowed 4 1/2 bushels of wheat to day agin Shepperd is plowing this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Wednesday I finished cultivating the field of wheat on the west side of the barn and furrowing it out Alonzo plowed three quarts day to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Thursday I shovled the croose furrows out Alonzo ploughed to day and I 5 bushels of wheat this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Friday I harrowed in 5 bushels of wheat to day and Alonzo ploughed to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Satuerday I dug my potatoes to day and I sowed 2 bushels &amp; a half of wheat Alonzo ploughed &amp; harrowed to day three quarters of a day I harrowed the rest of the day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Sunday we went to the en english in the forenoon in the afternoon we went here Mr Scotes farewell serman to day at three O clock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Monday morning it rains it is a butfull rain I kiled a sheep &amp; went to the shop with my plough point this forenoon in the afternoon I finished plowing the field on the east side of the barn for wheat</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Thoday I finished sowing my wheat &amp; harrow harrowing &amp; furrowing &amp; shoveling in the field by the barn finished all complete to day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Octoer the first 1873 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Wednesday I am helping Shepherd to day to hall rails on the hanacar and carrie from Gracyes down to my farm for the fence on the railroad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Thursday helped Mr Shepherd to fence this forenoon on the railroad in the afternoon I went &amp; helped Samuel Gracy to thrash</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Friday thashing for Sam Gracey to day all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Satuerday working for Shepherd to day at the railroad fence</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Sunday we went to church this afternoon at three O clock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Monday working for Shepherd to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Tuesday working for Shepherd to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Wednesday worked for Shepherd this forenoon in the afternoon I got my horses shod on the forefeet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Thursday I went &amp; helped Mr pool to day to thrash</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Friday I am helping Richard dodd to thrash to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Saturday I am thrashing for Richard dodd to day agin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Sunday Mr Wardon preached here to day he came from bothwal</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Monday James &amp; I cleaned grain for to take to the fair and I thrashed my beens to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Tuesday we went to the east tilbury fair to day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Wednesday we went to west tilbury fair I took first prize on my wheat first prize barley first prize Oats and second prize on carrage horses to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Thursday I went to chatham with a load of wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Friday I went and helped Richedson to thrash to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Satuerday this forenoon it rains in the afternoon helped Richerdson to finish his thrashing</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Sunday we went to church and herd Mr brown preach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Monday Cathrine Jardine &amp; I went up to Mrs Pools to day it is very winday to day it begins to rain to night about 6 Oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Tuesday this morning it is very stormy it rains &amp; snows this forenoon there is two or three inches of snow fell it rains this afternoon there is a greatedeal of water fell</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Wednesday James &amp; I fixed the pig pen for the littlepigs &amp; big pigs to faten them</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Thursday it is wet this morning James Jardine &amp; I borded up the cow shed &amp; killed a sheep to day it is fine this afternoon the roads is muddy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Friday I aint doing much these time and I though I would goe with John skantlen to detroit</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Satuerday I am in detroit this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Sunday I am in detroit to day it rains most all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Monday I am in detroit yet it is weet &amp; cold to day agin</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Tuesday we came home to day &amp; it snows very heavy &amp; rains alittle while we are in windsor the roads from stoney point home is very muddy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Wednesday James &amp; I took the sawing machine to the bush &amp; sawed alittle cordwood to day it is a fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Thursday it rained all day nothing dun</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>Friday it snows very heavy this morning in the afternoon I banked the houe &amp; cut logs for a crib for the cows &amp; drawed them to the yard</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> November the 1 187 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Saturday Jame &amp; I drawed the corn &amp; straw to day into the barn&amp; bilt the cow crib fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Sunday we went to church it commenced to rain to day noon &amp; it rained heavy till 4 O clock cleard up fine this evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Monday James &amp; I is cuting cordwood to day it is a butful day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Tuesday James &amp; I cuting cordwood to day agin with the machine it is a butful day agin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Wednesday James &amp; I is cuting cordwood &amp; stovewood to day it is fine wheather yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Thursday James Jardine &amp; I went helped Mr Lang with the church at sheating &amp; shingling to day fine weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Friday I am furrowing out my corn ground it is very soft and weet &amp; James is helping Mr Lang at the church to day agin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Saturday James went to stoney point with a load of ferls for Mr Richerdson &amp; I stayed home &amp; put in a gate in the fence below the ashery where I have to pas through so often for wood this winter</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Sunday we went to church to day it is fine wheather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Monday I commenced to plough in the field by the house in the Orchard in the afternoon I went to the blacksmith and got my horses shod on the hind feet and the ploughpoint sharped &amp; James went to the bush to make ties for Tomas Mosey</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Tuesday I ploughed this forenoon in the afternoon it is a grate snowstorm I husked a little corn in the barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Wednesday I drawed stovewood out of the bush on the sleigh in the afternoon I ploughed agin there is about two inches of snow on the ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Thursday it is frosen hard to day I went to stoneypoint with a load of ferls for Mr Richerdson to day it is cold</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Friday I went to stoney point with a load of perls for Mr Richerdson &amp; fetched back a load of shingels &amp; lath for Mr Lang for the church it is cold to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Satuerday it is frosen hard this morning but it is butfull sunshine I commenced to plough about half past 9 Oclock the ground dos not plough very good this forenoon but in the afternoon the ground ploughs well the snow is nearly gon this evening</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Sunday James &amp; cate is gon to the Methodist church it is a butfull day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Monday i am ploughted the orchard to day fine wheather</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Thursday i am ploughing the Orchar to day it is cloudy it looks like a storm</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Wednesday it snows all day it is a terrible snow storm shurry thre is about 10 inches of snow fell to day gorge Cambel &amp; I husking corn in the barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Thursday gorge camble &amp; I is shovling the croose furrowing in the Orchard to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Friday Gorge Camble &amp; I finishe sovling the croos furrows this forenoon this afternoon we killed a pig and filled the stall with straw in the stable</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Saturday traided three sheep with R Marshaw for a steer took them and fetched the steer home in the forenoon in the afternoon I am visting with Mr Pool here at home this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Sunday no church to day rained this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Monday Gorge cambel &amp; I is bilding a shed for my sheep it snows a little today but it is soft snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Tuesday Gorge &amp; I is working at the sheep shed this forenoon in the afternoon Gorge Cambel went to soney point &amp; I went to a meeting of the church it is a little colder to day there is som showers of snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Wednesday I went out to the store and finished fixking the sheep yeard this forenoon Gorge Camble is gon home this afternoon I am spliting wood at the door this afternoon there is a little snow flying around to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Thursday in the forenoon I went to Not ta to se if my sleghts was dun in the afternoon I finished spliting stovewood at the door</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>John Jardine</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Friday this forenoon atending to the stock in the afternoon I am spliting cordwood in the bush</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Saturday I am spliting cordwood to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Sunday we went to church to day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> December the 1 1873 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Monday I am geting a load of wood out of the bush &amp; the cettle from E Trembly fixing for kiling my pigs tomorrow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Tuesday Edward Trembly &amp; I killed 4 pigs this forenoon in the afternoon I am dowing my chours about the place</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Wednesday I cut up the hogs &amp; salted the pork &amp; husked a little corn to day it rains all day &amp; very near all night James cut his leg this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Thursday this morning it began to blow about 4 Oclock I thought it would blow every thing over it blowed down a good deal of my fence dowy I went to combe for the Docker for James leg to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Friday i went to the store this forenoon in the afternoon I am choreing around the place &amp; paid my taxes also it is fine weather agin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Satuerday I am working for the rail crosing by Vickerman farm on the canada southern railroad</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Sunday we are all at home to day no church</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Monday worked on the crosing this forenoon in the afternoon it rains I am husking a little corn in the barn</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Tuesday morning it is very muddy weather I am choring at home &amp; and spliting corn wood alittle to day</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Wednesday I went to Mrs Gracey sale to day I bought 1 sleigh &amp; scope shovel preice $112 1/2 sleigh price $625</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Thursday it is raining agin I am shoveling the little ditches in the barn yard &amp; husking the last of my corn &amp; I took my buck saw over to Robert Vickerman to be sharped I came back &amp; put up some rails on the fence by the wheat field &amp; cut som stovewood at the doore</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Friday it is raining yet to day the land is very weet it is covered with water it is ankle deep it is drizzeling rain very near all day I am in the bush spliting cordwood I am pretty weet to night it is rainingn yet it is now 7 Oclock there is no frost this week yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Satuerday morning it is snowing this forenoon it clears of in the afternoon and frezes this evening this week has been a very storm one with wind &amp; rain &amp; snow &amp; mud &amp; water it was very disagrable weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Sunday I went to church to day but no minister came I suppose it was imposabil to get here on the roads it is froze some but not a nuf to bare a man</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Monday I helped Edward Trembly to kill his pigs this forenoon in the afternoon I split cordwood in the bush this is a fine sunny day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Tuesday i am working at the railroad crossing cloos to Vickerman fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Wednesday i am working at the railroad croosing to day agin fine day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Thursday it is thawing it is muddy to day I am working at the coosing to day agin</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>John Jardine</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Friday i am working at the croosing to day agin finished it to day it is a little colder to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Satuerday i am dowing choring at home to day I went to Mr henderson store this afternoon it is froze alittle it is kind araw wind this afternoon but it will freeze hard to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Sunday Mr Scoot preaches this forenoon half past 10 O clock cate went to church i stayed home it is fine to day but</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Monday I went to Edward Trembly choping be to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Tuesday I got my horses shod at tomas Jackson &amp; went to stoney point for cate box fine wheather hard frose</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Wednesday choring &amp; helping Mcadam at my crossing to day fine wheather hard frost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Thursday James &amp; I went to comber to day cate went to Mrs Gracey</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Friday I am choring this forenoon in the afternoon I went and moved a culbert for Mcadam upon Richard Dodson farm close to No 12 line snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Satuerday I went to Tomas Jacksons choping be to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Sunday James &amp; I went to church to day at three O clock to here Mr scoot</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Monday this forenoon I went to the bush to split cordwood and hurt my back that I could not split wood to day snow this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Tuesday Mary Gracey &amp; John Mckey came down here to day my back is no beter yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>Wednesday my back is a little beter to day I am Just dowing my chores</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>John Jardine</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tlbury West</p> <p>Ont</p> <p>Nov 20th '73</p> <p>To Mifs {name scratched out}</p> <p>You will please excuse the liberty I take in writing to you, but as I have met you several times and being pleased with your acquaintence and appearance I have taken the liberty of writing to you to ask the liberty of waiting upon you i some me more favoured has not already been granted that permission.</p> <p>Hoping this May meet with your approval and knowing that a knowledge of my request is in good hands and will go no further, and looking for an imediate reply either favorable or unfavorable I will subscribe myself your respectfully and watchful with respect and would be admirer</p> <p>J Jardine</p> <p>{in a different handwriting}</p> <p>You will please excuse the liberty J I take in writing to you, but as I have met you several times and being pleased with your acquaintence and appearance I have taken the liberty of writing to you toask liberty of waiting upon you if some one more favourable has not already been granted that permission.</p> <p>Hoping this May meet with your approval and knowing that a knowledge of my request is in good hands and will go no further, and looking for an imediate reply either favourable or unfavourable I will subscribe myself.</p> <p>Yours with respect and would be admirer</p> <p>John Jardine</p> <p>{in right hand side} Please 189w20</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January the first 1874</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Thursday John Mckey Alexander Gracey came to my place to day in the evening I went out to Richerdson store with them</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Friday I commenced to split wood agin it is fine weather it is thawing very fast to day no snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Satuerday I am spliting wood agin to day it is still thawing the frost is about all out it blows pretty hard but warm it is a drying wind no rain yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Sunday I went to church this forenoon I stoped at Mr Gracy for dinner it began to rain about 2 O clock this afternoon it was showery till evening it began to freze to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Monday Tomas Vickerman &amp; I is spliting wood to day and we fixed a little at my croosing it was a little to high it is a butful day it is thawing to day agin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Tuesday forenoon it snows I am in the bush a choping down trees to skid for the Machine to make wood for the house in the afternoon cate &amp; I went up to Mrs Graceys it is still snows it clears up about 10 O clock to night</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Wednesday I am choping in the bush agin this forenoon it is raining alittle after dinner I took the horses and drawed up two loads of wood it begins to rain prety hard Alexander Gracey &amp; Mary Gracey John Mckey &amp; Miss lang all came to my place this afternoon it is raining</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>yet and it still rains very heavy till about 11 O clock to night it turns rite around and snows @ it is ver stormey the folks all went home this evening about half 1 O clock it still snows there is no frost in the ground in the bush it is lots of water</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Thursday it quit snowing this morning at 8 Oclock there is 14 inches of snow &amp; water it took me this forenoon a feeding stock &amp; shovling snow from about the house in the afternoon I sawed a little stove wood at the door it is abutfull sunshine day it has thawed considerable to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Friday I am choring around the bilings and sawing wood at the dore for the stove it thaws alittle to day the snow is setling a little there is quite a shower of snow this afternoon it is soft about half snow rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Satuerday I hitched up my horses and went into the bush to brake the roads to the wood piles to let them freze and went to the shop for my sleighs this forenoon in the afternoon cate &amp; I went out to Henery Honsberger for James Jardine &amp; William Spice to fetch them home it is mild to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Sunday no church we are all home here to day there is some showers of snow to day it is a little colder</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Monday William Spice &amp; I cleaned a load of wheat this morning to take into Chatham &amp; hitched up my fly colt this forenoon for H Honsberger she went first rate Catherine Jardine &amp; Mary Gracey &amp; I went to Chatham this afternoon with a load of wheat</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Tuesday I sold my load of wheat for $1.80 cts a hundred and we came home this afternoon snowed all the road home</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Wednesday morning I took Mary Gracey home &amp; went up to Mr Pool &amp; in the afternoon I took a load of wood into the plains below Sam arkels &amp; throughed it of the roads is blowed full of snow it is very cold</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Thursday forenoon am shoveling the snow from about the machine to let it frize so i can saw in the afternoon i skided som logs</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Friday I went &amp; drawed ties for trudell to stoney point</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Satuerday Baptist Trembley helped me to saw stove wood to day it is pleasant weather</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Sunday I am at home to day it looks like a thaw it is a little soft, there is no frost in the bush under the snow except where it is broke up rain this evening at 4 Oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Monday this morning it commenced to rain about half past 7 O and rained all forenoon the snow has setled a grate deal there is a grate deal of water the ditches is all ful James &amp; William &amp; I took up my machine out of the bush this afternoon &amp; put it in the old bilding it is windey this evening and beining to frze</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Tuesday this morning the roads is froze hard I took two loads of wood to baptistcrick and went and got a shoe on Jane at Tom Jackson shop to day Edward Trembly croosed over baptistcreek this morning at the lorer side of shampang bridge in the plains I croosed after him Mr St John next us three was the first to croose over that crick this year</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Wednesday I am drawing wood to day I went two trips to baptistcrick and moved one load that i had in the planes down to the crick the snow turning into water to day it is very fogey to day we cold not see twenty rod ahead of the teem it commenced to rain as I was on my way home, and it began to rain about 4 Oclock and now it is going on 8 Oclock the sleighing is about gon the ditches and every place is ful of water</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Thursday this morning the snow is all gon in the fields the ditches is all runing over, the water is deep around the house it is running all over the land my wheat there is about 2 akers that i cannot se for water</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Friday it is snowing and raining a little to day the water is going down fast William Spice &amp; I went over to Tomas Jackson shop &amp; got a pair of long whipple trees fixed for my mairs and took the head pice of my mchine over to Robert Vickerman to have it fixed this evening it is frezing hard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Satuerday it is very blustring to day it is cold William Spice &amp; I slit wood here at the door by starts it is a wild day with snow flying around James Jardine went to stoney point</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Sunday we are all at home to day no church</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Monday James &amp; William is sawing logs for me this forenoon for to draw to the house for stovewood James went out south William Spice &amp; I is cuting logs for the same</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January the 27</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Tuesday this morning it began to snow &amp; rain at 7 Oclock there was a butful expres train went west this morning at twenty minets to 9 Oclock the cars look to be full of peple Canada Southern</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Wednesday I am coring ing round the place this afternoon I took my colts and drawed two loads of wood up to the house and fetched home the head pice of my sawing michan from Robar Vickerman there is a little snow to greace the ground</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Thursday I am cuting cordwood on the north side of the canada southern railroad this forenoon in the afternoon I went and gave my vot for Mcgriger to day it is thawing to day I thought we would have rain but it began snow this evening about 7 O</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Friday it did not snow much last night but began to snow this morning about half past 8 Oclock snowed all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>31</td> <td>Satuerday I started to hall wood to baptistcrick but could not get through the plains for water &amp; ice I took two lods to the plains I think the ice will carry soon it is cold</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> February 1874 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Sunday I am home it is frizing to day but it is abutful day the sun is shining a good deal to day but there is som snow fallan once &amp; a while</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Monday I intended hall wood to baptist creek but it began to snow very heavy and I did not go I halled 4 drages of wood</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>F</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>up to the door and put my horses in for it snowed so heavy till about 3 Oclock then it did not snow so hard I cut som stovewood at the door this afternoon about 5 Oclock I fetched up aload of wood to the stable ready for the morning to go to baptistcreek</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Tuesday I commenced to draw wood to baptist creek the ice carryis prety good to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Wednesday halling to baptistcreek to again</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Thursday halling to baptist creek to agin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Friday halling to baptist creek to day agin 3 loads it snowed most all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>satuerday I went to the blacksmith this forenoon and in the afternoon I went to trips to baptistcreek with cordwood</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Sunday haome all day no minister</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Monday halling wood agin to baptistcreek 2 loads to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Tuesday halling to baptistcreek agin to day the roads is good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Wednesday halling to baptistcreek agin to day the sun thoughs som to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Thursday i got all my wood to the creek that i have cut this forenoon this afternoon Cathrine &amp; I went up Mr Pools with the horses &amp; buggy it is thoughing very fast we came home this alittle after 6 Oclock it begins to rain about 7 Oclock</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Friday this morning the snow is all meted in water there is quite a flud of water over the land I am choring around home to day for there is lots of mud &amp; water around</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>F</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Saturday I went to baptistcreek my wood to measure my wood with Richerdson he has bot most of the wood at the creek it is a fine day it is like the month march clear sun shine</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Sunday we are home to day no preaching it is a fine day agin it is cold and winday the water is drying up very fast</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Monday James Jardine &amp; I went to Chatham to day by the western and came home agin the same day it is very cold and high winds but fine drying sun shine</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Tuesday I am atending to stok &amp; cuting a little stove wood at the door it is fine agin to day the water &amp; mud is drying up very fast it is frezing hard at nights</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Wednesday I commenced to draw logs up to the house for stovewood in the afternoon I broke my cruch &amp; I had to hunt timber to make another it is another fine day sun shine</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Thursday Cathrine Jardine went to visit at Honsberger to day and I made me a cruch to day and fixed some of my fences on the farm to day it is cloudy very like rain but butful wheather it is nic &amp; dry about the place now there is no snow yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Friday I am choring &amp; cuting a few logs for the mchine for stovewood for the house it is fine soft day it is thoughing pretty fast it began to rain to night about 8 Oclock it rains pretty near all night</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Saturday this morning it is raining yet it begins to snow with the rain the roads is splashing wet with water and mud it is not frezing it is now 7 O clock tonight it is not snowing now but the ground is white with snow</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Sunday it is fine wheather but cold and winday to day we are at home to day no church in the presbtren church</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Monday it is cold and stormy to day now I am cuting a little stovewood at the door and atending to my stok in the afternoon William Spice &amp; I went to the townline station between east &amp; west tilbury</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Tuesday William Spice &amp; I is drawing logs to the door to saw in stovewood with the mchine there is no snow but the ground is frozen hard</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Wednesday we are drawing logs agin today for wood it began to snow about 12 Oclock to day we did not work this afternoon i went to St frances for my boots that i got mended it is very cold and windey today</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Thursday William &amp; I is drawing wood agin to day it is splendid sliping for drawing logs James Jardine is making pices of timber for aculberts t the frunt of the house at the road</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Friday this forenoon William Spice &amp; I finished drawing logs to the door for stovewood James &amp; William &amp; I maken timber for my culberts</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Satuerday this was a butful day Just like spring the ground this frozen hard this morning but it is thoughing this afternoon in the forenoon William drawed chips &amp; bloks to the door James &amp; I is making the last stick for my culbert ground axes &amp; cleaned a grist to go to mill this afternoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March the first 1874</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Sunday it is a fine day it is thawing, there is considerable mud we are at home to day there is no minister yet</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Monday I went out to see my farm in the eight consision Tilbury West lot 13 south half Mikel bradly went with me considerable water &amp; mud this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Tuesday I am choring to day and went to Richerdson store it commenced to rain this afternoon about 4 O clock and about 7 Oclock it thundred &amp; lighting hard &amp; rained heavy</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Wednesday it is a fine day after the rain the wind is quite raw &amp; cold I am atending the choors to day agin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Thursday I am atiending my choars Mr St John bleed my horses to day I went to Mr henderson store this fternoon for rawson for the mairs fine wheather to day agin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Friday I went to see Mr Gracey &amp; Mr Pool the roads is very mudy it rains all day a small fine rain</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Saturday I am atending my horses &amp; cattle to day &amp; I went to Goodroe for my saddle &amp; to the shoemakers for my boots it is very winday to day it is drying up the water fast</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Sunday it is froze to carry to day it is very high winds &amp; cold we are at home to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Monday it is winday &amp; cold agin to day frezing to James Jardine &amp; William Spice &amp; I John Jardine we are all bilding rail fence to the corner of my lot on the concession fenceing in my farm</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>M</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Tuesday this morning I went to Peels mill with twenty bushels of wheat got it ground into flour &amp; got home with it at noon William Spice &amp; James Jardine is working at the rail fence all day I in the afternoon help them it is windy and cold to day agin still hard froze</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Wednesday James &amp; Spice &amp; myself set the sawmchine at the door &amp; began to saw stove wood it is very windy &amp; cold to day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Thursday us thre is sawing stove wood at the door to day agin it is still very cold &amp; windey it is frezing cold to day I had to put on my Oil cloth to keep the wind out</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Friday we are still sawing at the door here is a little snow this morning and it is Pierceing cold to day fezing all day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Saturday it is frose hard this morning but it is a butful morning about 10 or 11 O clock it begins to thaw it is a butful day sunshiney day it is like spring all at once we are still sawing wood at the door to day agin</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Sunday we are at home to day it is a butfull wheather the roads is drying fast</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Monday we finished sawing wood at the door aard drawed manure to the appletrees and we piled chonks and brush 2 or 3 by the railroad fence to day it is a butful day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Tuesday James &amp; Spice &amp; I bilding the rain fence between reiney &amp; I it is a very warm to day there is thunder &amp; lighting but the rain past by</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Wednesday we finished the fence this forenoon as far as I had rails in the there was quite a shoure of rain this forenoon</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>M</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>James &amp; Spice &amp; I went to piling the brush by the railroad I &amp; James &amp; cate went to stoneypoint started from about 8 Oclock the roads is very bad for a teem had to stop at the point all night James &amp; cate went to bellriver to get the express for tornto</td> </tr> <tr> <td>19</td> <td>Thursday I came home from stoneypoint this morning the roads is very bad but it is a butful sun shiney day the roads is drying some this afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Friday William Spice &amp; I John Jardine is piling brush agin to day close by the railroad fence south side of the Canada Southern railroad on lot 19 consison 4 in the township of Tilbury West in the year of our lord 1874</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21</td> <td>Satuerday Spice &amp; I is piling brush this forenoon agin in the afternoon we dug round my appletrees and put manure around them it is fine weather the land is drying fast Mr T Akson commenced to plough march the 20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>22</td> <td>Sunday Spice &amp; I is home here alone to day it is abutful sunshine to day but it is windy the wind is cold but drying the land fast there was quite a frost last night and a little snow anuf to make the ground white this morning</td> </tr> <tr> <td>23</td> <td>Monday it is cold and dry William Spice and I commenced to spred and draw that heap of manure that I had in the south east field by the consis James Jardine and Catherine Jardine is in Toronto</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>M</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>24</td> <td>Tuesday James Jardine came home this morning from Tronto on a frait train by the southern road he got here about 2 Oclock this morning William Spice &amp; I is drawing &amp; sprading manure to day it is very cold the wind is so high but it is drying the country water up fast</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25</td> <td>Wednesday William Spice &amp; I finished spreading &amp; halling the pile of manure that i had in the field by the consision this afternoon about 4 Oclock we hitched up the plowed got 1 land this evening it is cold to day agin &amp; windey and it came up a big shour of snow this evening about 5 Oclock this is mistake</td> </tr> <tr> <td>26</td> <td>Thursday William Spice is plowing to day James &amp; i commenced to make milk house timber in the bush this afternoon it came up a big storm of snow about 5 Oclock wich lasted about half our it is very windy weather and cold two</td> </tr> <tr> <td>27</td> <td>Friday William Spice is ploughing this forenoon in the afternoon he let the mairs rest for Satuerday to goe to chatham James &amp; I worked at the milkhouse timber to day &amp; Spice was with us in the afternoon</td> </tr> <tr> <td>28</td> <td>Satuerday James &amp; I went to chatham with the mairs &amp; buggy the roads is prety good all the way only apice through the plains Spice split wood at the door to day it is a cold &amp; windy day</td> </tr> <tr> <td>29</td> <td>Sunday James went to Mrs Gracey &amp; Spice went to comber &amp; I am home alone this a butful sunshiney day but high winds the rods and the land is geting dry &amp; dusty</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/60de75d7a7208871e0a2edc645564774.pdf 1a76c755b02ef41d415cbb7d1a7c2bba Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Saugeen March 25. 1862 Five Cords of Wood {illegible due to wear of page}ough Drag Co{cut off; written between the lines, but mostly illegible due to wear is: S--g- Nich-- 02} 41 Pigs one Steer Bull & Sleigh {Peas?} {In blue pen; perhaps different author?} Phillips leaving, and His Death. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7ce142c3c0cbd3f2b29b0b252b03dc23.pdf 21b6099142ff7a488f5678ad3d0ee5e4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {Blank page} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/48b5b236a1e7a4a18d97b4bfd271f397.pdf 16e1656a3d424ec1d803730013284f7b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Nathl. E Leeder's Day Book & Memoranda March W. 12th. Paid Fritz. Willing Six Dolrs & a half for thrashing pease & wheat. Let. Robert have One hundred & twenty five Dolrs for which I took his note due a year hence with Six per cent Int. Robert agreed with Duncan Currie is to build him a barn which is not to be surpassed in Saugeen for the sum of One hundred and twenty Dolrs <s>half</s> Fifty Dolrs to be paid down when the lumber is got out and the balance when the barn is finished . Currie is to get out the lumber from {cut off} and cover it and lay the thrashing floor. Th. 13th. Fr. 14th. S. 15th S. 16th. M. 17th. Sent Philip Ten Dolrs. Settled with Lehnen & Ruby to this date paid to day Fifty eight Dolrs Seventy two cents. Posted a letter to Grandfather Parker to Uncle Wilton, and to Thomas Bunning. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f0fa9086699007eae0752baf339673c9.pdf 57f2fabfba6ef205a21f4c9652c3d0d0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. T. 18th. ^3/4 of a day for Robert. W. 19th. 1 day for Robert Flour to Robert Th. 20th. 1 day for Robert at Mr. John Gobles getting out Born lumber. F. 21st. Bought 3 Dolrs. worth of hay & share of Zant and paid him. S.22nd. S. 23rd. M. 24th. ^1/2 day for Rob. T. 25th. ^1/2 day. Having Brought our partnership concern into order on Account of Philips being about to leave us the following figures will show our present position in the matter. Total indebtedness of the family of Leeders on the old Family account $1971.00. N.E. Leeders share $763.00. Robert P. Leeders share $699.00. P.H. Leeders share $509. Of the amount N.E. Leeder has paid $1291.00 or 528.00 above his share, therefore he has paid on Roberts share $306.00. and on P. H. Leeders $222.00. Over and above what is paid there remains $680.00 yet to pay this divided between Robert and Philip leaves Robert still indebted $394.00 and Philip $286.00 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0f9c7778a7bf10d5e02257634dee9873.pdf fae3669af47d2c03be9f806388a16c54 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. W. 26 ^1/2 day self and Oxen for Robert Th. 27th. 1 day self & Oxen for Robert F 28th. 1 day self & Oxen for Robert. Recvd a letter from Mrs. Creek. Lizzie to Enoch Cobys. S. 29th. I owe Philip a balance of 3.5 cents after balancing our old A/Cs. and deducting $222.00 which I had paid for him on Family AC over and above my share of said A/C. five Cords of wood at 50 per cd. 2.50. Plough 10.00 Drag 5.00 3 pigs 6.00. Steer 20.00. Bull. 28.00 Sliegh. 4.50 Peas. 6.00 Old Box .75 wheel barrow 4.00 50 Bushls wheat 25.00 15. Bags 6.00. Steelyards 1.50. Hoe. 62^1/2. Brest Chains, Curry Comb. little chain. etc. Kennedys A/C. 6.25. MacLachlin 1.33 Oats to E. Shupe 12.B. 17 lbs. @ 49 cts.=%.00. Salter 3.5 cts. 4 Pine logs of Mr. Delf I have to get they must stand 22 inches I have to get from Jake Rawn 35 feet Pine flooring it a sum the above down to Salter, the items below. Salter will be credited to Philip. My indebtedness to Philips $133 Dolrs. ^1/2 cts. On the beach to L & Ruby 7^1/4 Cords of wood on P H Leeders A/C 1^1/4 of dry Do Do Do. Hauling 40 Bags of wheat to Lake for L & Ruby at a cent & half per Bag. Philip gave me a Deed of his place in trust, and me and my wife have bound ourselves our heirs or [[?assimeess?]] that upon his paying us what is our just due for improvements or other such moneys as are paid out by us, for his good that we or they will or shall give him a Deed of the land again. Witnessed his will in case of his death. Sent H. Hilker 100 Dolrs. at 12 per ct. till Sep. next or before & received his Note. Paid Shantz his sawng a/c from last winter of $2.16 cts. 4 B . of Peas to Saml. Bricker. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6c8c5a59239000bc3edeec938f3a3061.pdf 69d7af9094030585c31e619d9a6b722c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. on John MacCullochs A/C. 78 lbs of Peas to CH Schwend. this pay him for the corn I had of him last winter Let Henry Hilker have $100.10 at 12 per cent p annum. till 1st of Sep. Paid Benjamin Shantz $2.15 cts this being his account against me for sawing sleigh timber S. 30th M 31st. Let Philip H. Leeder have $200.00 at 6 per cts. per annum. Paid to Mr Arthur Delf four Dolrs. which is to be part payment on his gun which he has agreed to sell me if after a trial it suits me. April T. 1st. <s>Myself</s> Paid J.C. Currie 63.30 Dolrs on Note for Oxen and received the Note. this makes the oxen mine nothing to do with P. W. 2nd. ^1/2 day Self and Oxen hauling B. lumber for Robert. T 4th. Fred Welling commenced chopping for me by the day in the Gore at five yorkers per day. 1 day Self & Oxen for Robert. Catherine Salter came to live with us this morning. S. 5th. Paid Messrs. Lehnen & Ruby on Philips A/C $28.90, this was a Note Philip had given Mr Delf Th. 3rd. Paid John Zant 10 Dolrs. Nine Dolrs. of which is for Mothers cow. and one Dolr. he owes me. Self & Oxen 1 day to Roberts. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5466c53233a89b060c31121015af5adf.pdf 82becb2adc6c35628a1eff81bb8c1dbe Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Dated Janry 31st 1862 and due two months after date bearing six per cent Interest: Received from John Zant One Dolr. this is a Dolr. I over paid him when I paid him for the cow. Agreed with John Kennedy for a wagon I am to pay 75 Dolrs. cash down and five cords of wood next winter also one cord of wood for a barrow he is to mend for me. Fred Welling had a day. S. 6th. M 7th. Paid James George Two Dolrs. 1^1/2 of which is for Sis Lizzies shoes. Settled with John Goble to this date His A/C. against me & Robert £ 20. 3.8d. Mine against him £5.6.5d Paid him in full. I give Robert credit for s. 11 4d. for a crock of Lard. Settled with Messrs. MacLachlin Their A/C against me $10.10 cts mine $9.71 cts. Paid them full. To the credit of Philip on MacLac hlins A/C $1.33 cts. Also on Philips A/C received of Laur. Campbell Leather half a Dolrs worth Feed Welling 1 day. Paid to the Agricultural Society of Saugeen. Six Bushls pease to Kepkie at 62^1/2=3.75 cts. of this. Recvd 2 Dolrs. T. 8th Fred Welling 1 day. Catherine Salter left us. W. 9th. Catherine Salter came back again. She is to have 3 york shillings a week. Fred 1 day. Th. 10th. Fred one day. Traded my light plow chain for the chain Rob. got of Philip. I must allow him 1.25 cts of the price of the wheel barrow. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1dd49650142de4410f8e86bbc2d2d3dd.pdf c30728b68dc35facb05d7a2562112aee Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. F.11.th. Fred one day. S. 12th. Fred 1 day. Paid the postage on the New Jeru. Magazine 24 cts. Traded my plow off to MacLachlin for another I have paid him three and a half Dorls. to boot. I am to have the new plow nest Wednes. Bought Two Caves for four Dolrs of Mr. J. D. David I have to pay 28 lbs of Oats of Robert this makes him and me right on our Oat A/C. S. 13th. M. 14th. Bought a cow of James Stuart for which I have given a Note at Eight months for $14. Bought of Fred a small pockett book a york shilling ^1/2 a day helping Robert to lay out plowing. Fred W. 1 day. T. 15th. Fred 1 day. Bought shot belt & powder horn of Fred for 1 Dolr. W 16th. Fred 1 day Thu. 17th. Fred 1 day. Settled with Fred for 11^1/2 days at 5 yorkers per day=$7. 19 cts. paid. Received from Kepkie per L & R $1.75 cts. this is the balance he was due me on the peas. Lent Brother Fred $4.00. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cfda80660e6816596fe7d63c3504a426.pdf a0360955d147b6599eeb835628eecd7d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. F. 18th. Agreed with Samuel Reother to prune, wash, and stake the apple trees in his orchard, for which he gives me the produce of the land and trees in the orchard also the use of the House and garden rent free. Fetched my plow from MacLachlins. And my wheel barrow from Kennedys three yorkers to pay. S.19th. Traded Loging chains with Ben. Hilker. Paid James Stuart the 49 lbs of flour I borrowed of him sometime since. Our new cow calved. S.20th. M. 21st. Josiah Fortney ^1/2 day at 25 cts per day. Fred worked half day at his job. T. 22nd. Josiah Fortney 1 day. Fred ^1/2 day at his job. W. 23rd. Josiah Fortney ^1/2 day. Fred . working at his Job ^1/2 day. Paid Kennedy for fixing my wheel barrow I owe MLachlin 10 cts. Th. 24th. Josiah Fortney 1 day. Fred working at his Job all day. F. 25th. Josiah Fortney 1 day. Fred 1 day at his job. S. 26th. Josiah Fortney 1 day. Fred at his Job 1 day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b665ff00137e3b30774060ac75940975.pdf 52e1283d991853418b81d6da93ab53d4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. S 27th. M. 28th. Josiah Fortney 1 day this makes him six days Fred 1 day at his Job. Posted a letter to Philip. Bought my old straw cutter of Salter for $4.00 only Aunt Lizzie went to live at Fred Lehmens this morning. T. 29th. Fred 1 day working at his job. Sowed my peas in Reother orchard. W. 30th. Fred 1 day at his job. Th. 1 May Fred 1 day at his job. F. 2nd. Fred 1 day at his job. S. 3rd. Fred 1 day at his job. Craigs Raising. S. 4th. M. 5th. T. 6th. A letter from Uncle [[Hilton?]] https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7bf61b3fd07f57e7cd97b053671b0fcf.pdf 44b9ab0538b7f98f712a90881eb22f3c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. W. 7th. Sowed wheat in the upper field. Th. 8th. F. 9th. S. 10th. S.11 M. 12th. Let. Robert MacLachlin and Thomas Murton have 30 Dolrs. for three weeks. Signed on Mac. behalf by Murton. T. 13th. W. 14th. Paid Mrs. Fortney the 3 yorkers due her Man for the Bull and 1 Dolr. and ^1/2 for Josiah's work. Th. Fred W. at his job 1 day. F 16th. Fred. 1 day. 89 lbs of Flour of Robert S. 17th. Fred one day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d08ad7734af595d4616bbc2501471865.pdf 1508398b7760a3340513ffeb333a0373 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. S. 18th. M. 19th. Fred one day. Gave a note to Mr S. MacCullough of Arran for the sum of Twenty five Dolrs. and received Philips Note for the same. My Note is due on the first of October. T. 20th. Paid Fred Welling 12 Dollars the amount he engaged to do the chopping for he will finish it in the morning. W. 21st. Th. 22nd. Sowed the last spring wheat. Intend sowing this season. Sowed at the rate of nearly two bushels. per. acre. as nearly as I can judge. F. 23rd. S. 24th. S. 25th. M. 26th. T. 27th. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f93fef4e2330707a4d13042bfbd4e166.pdf d38eedd782d4f311f7f8c9a89e650b06 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. W. 28th. Th. 29th. Commenced planting potatoes. Agreed with Mr David to let him have the wheat stubble in Phils upper field a patch for potatoes & barn and the rest to be sown to Oats. I have to find half the oats for seed get ^1/2 the oats standing. The potato patch he is to pay me at the rate of 3 Dolrs. per acre rent. Killed the calf that came of the cow I bought of Stuart Mr Goble Butchered it. F. 30th Mr John Goble took the veal to Southampton and sold it for $3.49 cts. the forty nine cents he took for his own trouble and paid me the 3 Dolrs. S. 31st. Paid Robert three Dolrs. of the five he paid to Fred for me. Robert my oxen all day. June S. 1st. M. 2nd. Loging at Salters. Robert my oxen all day. T. 3rd. Robert my oxen all day. Finished planting potatoes. W. 4th. Self & Oxen all day to Robert. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/69caa084bb41b27b3a169abd1514af5c.pdf a27363e15edb8a33d86acea207a9ece3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Th. 5th. Mr David sowed oats in my upper field of which I found half the seed and get half the standing crop. Fred and Willimeres Oxen ^1/4 draging Christian planted his potatoes in my field. F. 6th. Received a letter from Uncle Henry. ^1/2 day sowing oats for Robert S. 7th. S. 8th. M. 9th. T. 10th. Paid A. Roy the sum of Three Dolrs. for Drawing out and registering a Deed of Phils place. A bag of flour to Robert. W. 11th. Six bolts with nuts of MacLachlin not paid. Th. 12th. F. 13th. S. 14th. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5ca78491b8b8cb506dc14904312bba5d.pdf 291f784b7ec633471e425f6059cc4232 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. S. 15th. M. 16th. T. 17th. Finished planting corn and pumpkins. W. 18th. Received of Henry Hilker on his Notes Fifty Dolrs paid Doctor Duglass three Dolrs, this being the amount of Elizabeths Doctors bill. Th. 19th. Sowed my turnip seed and some Oats, this finished my sowing for this year. F. 20th. Lent Zant Thirty Dolrs. at Ten per cent and received his Note for the same. S. 21st. Finished putting in my spring crop. S. 22nd. M. 23rd T. 24th. Helping Born to Log. W. 25th. Made an agreement with Douglas Campbell to log burn and spread ashes and https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0f2c2280cfd685d0b24db97af5d81c3f.pdf 6f3854d2e2f52c8e237cf13dd413fa30 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. completely prepare nine acres off Lot 32 Lake Range commencing at the Goderich line for the sum of Four & a half Dolrs. per acre. I am to have the land ready for him to commence on by the middle of July and he agrees to have the land ready by the first of September or forfeit the half Dolr on each acre. I pay him on the first of September if the job is completed or if not when completed. I board him. Th. 26th. Working on the road on John Gobles [[beat?]] F. 27th. Road work. S. 28th. Road work. S. 29th. M. 30th. July T 1st. W. 2nd. Th. 3rd. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dff9cd7475aeef9764fe6770e44cd31a.pdf dd22c87d68a6d8bab798628c20a529f2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. F. 4th. S. 5th. S. 6th. This morning Marys Father Mother and Sisters arrived from Germany. M 7th. T. 8th. W. 9th. Th. 10th. F. 11th. S. 12th. S. 13th. M. 14th. Received a letter from Philip. T. 15th. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9a3e7595d903d47f4ca634a78d2fe2fd.pdf f7d2cf9555dc48b9dec9b3994db04518 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. W. 16th. Th 17th. F. 18th. 8 Pikes at 10 cents each of MacLachlin. Robert two bags of Flour, James Davidson 50 lbs of Flour. S. 19th S 20th. M 21st. Salter the wagon 1 day T. 22nd. W. 23rd. Agreed with Duncan Currie to enclose and shingle and lay the floor of Roberts barn for the sum of Twenty five Dolrs. Made an agreement with Duncan Currie to build me the Frame of a house after the following description. Length 36 feet. Breadth 20 feet. Heighth 14 feet in Post. Too be a partition through the centre from side to side the whole heighth of the house The windows and doors to be left as I may direct when the timber is ready for framing. The Posts to be of Black Oak or Red Beach. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e3e43d03b67bb17a3453fd1725e9a35b.pdf d54d66ee2ea784ada97b37beb0d928e2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. The sills of some durable timber. The sleepers of cedar. The frame to be a good Substantial one and finished all ready for Siding Roofing & flooring. I am to find the joists of sawn timber also Rafters and sheds of the same. The sleepers are to be two feet apart the joists & Rafters eighteen inches from centre to Centre. I find board for him and his hands. The Frame to be ready by the 15th. of September . James Davidson 56 lbs of Flour. Th. 24th. F. 25th. S. 26th. To James Davidson as per A/C from L. & Rubys for $ 2. amd 5 d but Booked to me as s.11.1^1/2 d. S. 27th. M. 28th. Goods as per A/C from E. Gordon to James Davidson. $5.19 cts. Self ^3/4 of a day at Barn. Father all day at Shingles. am Indebted to Fred 25cts. for an axe handle for James Davidson. T. 29th. Father making shingles and myself at the barn. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f9849b85a5e8038191c0706ee4d28480.pdf 51c188d03a49da1810d3f1d86bfa5401 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. W 30th. Father half day shingle making Myself at the Barn all day 31st. Th. Father half a day at Shingles and half at the Barn. Myself 1 day at Barn. F. August F. 1st. Father half day making shingles. Father and me half day each at the barn. Paid the A/C at E. Gordons $5.19 cts. Paid the A/C at L & Rubys $2.10 cts. Paid for Mending shoes to J. George 25 cts. One Dollar to James Davidson. Flour to Davidson Received of Father Schwendker four gold pieces. Let Ruby have them to take to the Bank. Received $10 on the Same from Ruby. S. 2.nd. Father making shingles. Myself at the barn. S. 3rd. M. 4th. Shingling myself. Father making Shingles. T. 5th. Father making shingles myself Shingling. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/178669c8a9684ff0b37d9bb291d3f720.pdf ba34c2ff093a9b5d5e2e0f3127afc98c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. W. 6th Father & Me cutting Roberts hay. T. 7th. Father cutting hay. F. 8th. Father & Me cutting hay. 34 lbs of Flour to J. Davidson. S. 9th. Father and Me cutting hay. An Order on L & Ruby for One Dorl. to James Davidson S 10th. M. 11th. Measured the bark pealed by James Davidson Thirty Three loads. Received from Ruby the balance on the Gold Pieces, Five Dollars & Fifty Three cents to which amount I am indebted to Father Sch. Twenty lbs of Flour to James Davidson for 35 cts. Half day at Roberts hay Father and me. An Order on Ruby to James Davidson for five Dollars. I agreed to pay Nettles the shoemaker Two Dolrs and 62^1/2 cts. on James Davidsons A/C. Charged Davidson of $3.50 for the Flour he has had of me since he commenced his bark with the exception of that which he had today T. 12th. Father whole day cutting hay myself half day. Half day for Robert. W 13th. Father & Me cutting Hay. Finished. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a1e62ff751ddafb8eb04478c24bc3dfb.pdf 7c9aa6d4828f642da2aa43f80a755c75 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Th. 14th Loging at James Davidsons. F. 15th. Half day shingling. S. 16th. Loging at Stuarts. S. 17th. M 18th. Father and me working at Roberts Barn 13^1/2 lbs of Flour of Robert. T. 19th. Barning Brush. Father & me. W. 20th. John Stewart helping. Robert helping and board for John. Gave an Order for Five Dolrs. on L. & Ruby to James Davidson. Cash laid for Bee $3.78 cts. Th. 21st. J. Stuart, H. Salter, and Robert helping me to cut up all day Campbell & Riddle half each F. 22nd. Campbell had a bee at his job. [[?]] for me loging 62^1/2 cts. James Davidson 50 lbs of Flour. S. 23rd. Received from Henry Hilker 5 Dolrs. on his Note but it is not backed on it. Paid Campbell https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/033596a5f638ddfdbc9ba0633b4c551b.pdf fb896d34c95c27f365a2147e4a6cbf03 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Three Dolrs on his job. Paid Born 42 lbs of Flour I borrowed of him a few days back. Half day for Robert ripping boards. <s>Half</s> ^3/4 day by Barn Father and me. S. 24th. M. 25th. Me and Father at the Barn all day. T. 26th. Father & me cut Christians wheat this morning. At the Barn this afternoon. 10 cents to Campbell. W. 27th. An Order on Lehnen & Ruby for $1.70 cts. to James Davidson. 1 Cord of wood to James Muir this pays him in full for the barrow, Th. 28th. Cutting peas. F. 29th. Cutting peas. Zant sent a man for the day to help for the mischief his horses had done. S. 30th. Commenced cutting Roberts wheat. I am to have a Dollar per acre and my board for cutting and bindin. S. 31st. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9e26f6b3877661de223ab9af74a3365c.pdf 67d0916a36d68b4711fc140f27ba7ae9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. September M. 1st. ^3/4 of a day Father and me by the Barn. T. 2nd. Cutting wheat, as on Saturday. W. 3rd. Curring wheat as above. Th. 4th. An Order on Lehnen & Ruby to Dougald Campbell for the Sum of Three Dolrs. ^1/2 day cutting wheat at above. ^1/2 day Father and me by the Barn Robert. Father & Caroline. Hauling in pease for me. F. 5th. S. 6th. Father and I at the Barn S. 7th. M. 8th. An Order to Dougald Campbell for Four Dolrs. Caroline ^1/2 day in harvest for me. T. 9th. Fred half a day and Mr John Goble a whole day shingling at the Barn. Duncan Currie and three hands commenced getting out timber for my house. Caroline the whole day for me in harvest. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f11a4733f85a83e704425cb89babd84d.pdf c142eb6f9d7665b5a1deae7e842070ae Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. W. 10th. Mr John Goble shingling. Caroline h. & binding. An Order on James George to Dougald Campbells boy. Father & Robert Hauling peas for me. Th. 11th. Mr. J. Goble shingling. Finean Currie agreed to cut and shock my wheat for 1.25 cts. per acre F. 12th. Robert helping to get out house timber. S. 13th. Currie gave up his job of cutting my wheat. One day at the Barn. S. 14th. M. 15th. Robert & Me at the Barn all day T. 16th. Received pay on the Note I held against Henry Hilker $48. and some odd cents. Paid Ruby on Riddles A/C $14.00. Paid Christian Schwendker $4.25 cts. in Dougald Campbells A/C. Caroline helping to bind. Robert hauling house timber all day. W. 17th. Caroline helping all day. Robert hauling house timber all day. Th. 18th. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/276e6910bb5ad5ee6586a08e5dc8516b.pdf ea2768698631b6d2ded95618221882c1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. F. 19th. Caroline helping in Harvest. S. 20th. Caroline helping in Harvest. Robert father & Fred Hauling two loads for me. S. 21st. M. 22nd. Robert, Caroline & Father with Roberts Oxen hauling wheat to Robs Barn for me Iden Gobles Wagon all day. T. 23rd. Sold Philips old horse power to Dilman Bricker for which he agreed to stand good for the sawing of Four Thousand Five hundred feet of Lumber (as good as 18 dolrs. cash) Robert, Caroline Father and Robs Oxen per day. The oxen only half day. hauling home wheat, W. 24th. Caroline dall day Th. 25th. Caroline all day. Born & Man Cradling. Robert & Father hauling wheat this afternoon. Father & Me by the Barn all day. F. 26th. Caroline all day. James Davidson Cradling all day. Myself whole day by the barn Father half. S. 27th. Father & I by the Barn. Caroline half day by the wheat. James Davidson half day by the wheat. Robert & Father all day after sleepers to to Saw Mill. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2e851a00d4db33e8c47caa944ac8657c.pdf 42af7084f5ede91752616fb8c91da047 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. S. 28th. M. 29th. Robert for me all day with his oxen ^1/2 day to Saw Mill. Commenced to move out of Roethers house. Mr. Davids wagon half day. T. 30th. Robert and his Oxen helping me to move. Mr Davids wagon half day. Finished moving my furniture. October W. 1st. Robert with his Oxen all day. Hadden my oxen half day Th. 2nd. Raised a frame house on Philips Lot. Paid John Eby $1.75 cts. for Cradle. Paid Nettles $2.62^1/2 cts. on James Davidsons A/C. Robert & his oxen all day. The above named A/C of James Davidson was charged to him before in a settlement we had. F. 3rd Forty Dollars woth of pine lumber of Henry Hilker for siding Doors windows to which has to be paid for by new years. I have given a Note for the above mentioned amount. Currie, Duncan has done all he intends at the frame and has given me the job of finishing it for the sum of two Dolrs. I paid him Twenty Five Dollrs on the work so that I owe him Eighteen Dolrs. still. Robert & Oxen half day to saw mill for me. S. 4th. Robert, Father & Caroline ^1/2 day helping to get https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7f5616ad641a13a606ac98531df1f74e.pdf af574cda39a032a4f4de8cdc498fa0d6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. My wheat also the Oxen. Robert in the forenoon helping me. S. 5th. M. 6th. Robert & Caroline helping me half day to put my things up over the stable. T. 7th. Sold Philips Buzzer, to Solomon Eby for Thirty Dollars with Belt. I am to be paid in thrashing. He has agreed to thrash my Wheat, Oats, & Pease and Roberts, Wheat, Oats, and Peas this year for Twenty Dollars and agreed to give me a guarentee for the balance till next year. W 8th. My self and Mother half day binding Oats. Th. 9th. My self & Mother ^1/2 day binding Oats. F. 10th. S. 11th. Father & Robert ^1/2 day each. S. 12 M. 13.th Mother & Myself helping Robert on his Oats. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/812c2ce1f27f0fb7ad3208af31f11818.pdf 8a06ca7a8393892a1b81d10079d768dc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ^3/4 of a day. T. 14th W. 15th. Commenced diging potatoes dug 18 B. Robert, Caroline, Father & Fred half day helping me with my oats. Th. 16th. F. 17th. Putting blocks under the hose and diging cellar. Mother & Mary dug 20 B Potatoes. S. 18th. Pair of Kip Boots of James George 4^1/2 Dolrs. not paid. S. 19h. M. 20th. T. 21st. W. 22nd. Th. 23rd. F. 24th. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/216053e5d859cd633b1ba7e5fff877d3.pdf 646ea497f6762674be56a81179954212 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. S 25th. James Davidson ^1/2 day helping to thresh Peas S. Eby thrashed my peas at Roethers place Jake Fortney and Horses ^1/2 day. Caroline. S. 26th. Robert & Father also helping. M. 27th. Caroline helping to clean up peas. Amount of peas cleaned 60 B. T. 28th. W. 29 Th. 30 F. 31st. Robert & Caroline ^1/2 day hauling Oats. Let James Davidson have some hemlock bark. November S. 1st. Robert & Caroline ^1/2 day each hauling Oats Finished cutting Oats this finishes Harvest for this year. S. 2nd. M. 3rd. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/59ffa8bb6891def547e3c0e8d6677bcd.pdf cb46362b05d58c2f73bf8985a7d10c0f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. T. 4th. ^1/2 day for Robert filling dung. etc. W. 5th. Th. 6th Bought half a barrel of white fish of Fred for the sum of Three Dolrs. Balanced our A/Cs to this date and he still owes me Two Dolrs. & 19 cts. Nr. Tobias Shantz agreed to let me have flour till I can thrash when I can pay him in flour again. Received One hundred lbs of him. F. 7th. S. 8th Lent Rob ert 44^1/2 lbs of Flour on a new A/C. He and having kept no A/C of flour between us agreed to call it even and commenced anew. S. 9th. M. 10th. Commenced pulling turnips. Received from Joh Zant 31 Dollars being principal and Interest in a Note I held against him date 20th of June of the present year, T. 11th. W 12th https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8b4bbb54eeb80e511c08a67a59e0db56.pdf c22b10ee195914f6bc45e8f7135be117 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Th 13th. F. 14th. S. 15th Fetched a load of Shingles from Dave Shupe belonging to a Mr A Delf. For these I have to pay One Dolr. and a half a thousand to be measured on the roof. Paid James George Shoemaker Four Dolrs. S 16th. M. 17th. Paid Robert Seven Dolrs and a half on Mr Delfs A/C this goes on the shingle A/C/ between me and Mr Delf. Five Dolrs of the above amount was paid to Caroline sometime since. T. 18th. W. 19th. Th. 20th. Half a cord of wood to Duncan Curries 75 cts. F. 21st. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8b3e5de3408ddb5feb803d10ce61a168.pdf 1d27a9bcb320bf13e4cb3fe70c418ff1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. S. 22nd S. 23rd. M. 24th. T. 25th. W. 26th. Th. 27th. F. 28th. S. 29th. Borrowed a Barrell of flour of Tobias Shantz. paid Christian Schwendker 46 lbs of flour borrowed of him. S. 30th. December M. 1st. T. 2nd. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fdc8d38f759140795b6709ac567647d9.pdf fd3c0d8615f570db271005707039fd3e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. W. 3rd. Paid James George 25 ct on A/C. took two Hemlock logs to Shantz. Th. 4th. F. 5th. S. 6th. S. 7th. M. 8th. Hauled two fine logs from A Delfs on Phils A/C. T. 9th. Brother Christian Married. W. 10th Th. 11th. F. 12th. S. 13th. S 14th. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a780c661053f16e8533b51d0b83766b9.pdf fa58c1991f34822aa945853c9edeb97e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. M. 15th. T. 16th. W. 17th Th. 18th. F 19th. S. 20th S. 21st. M. 22nd T. 23rd. Received of R P Leeder 80 lbs of Pork paid Mr Ruby 14 Dolrs. this being for a note given by me in favour of James Stuert. Paid Mr Ruby for A Lawrence the collector the sum of 6 Dolrs 68 cts this being the amount of taxes on Philips lot for the past year. Also 63 cts on the same a/c for Fathers lot on the Gore. W. 24th. Two pair of hinges & straps altogether 15 lbs at 10cts. per lb. J.R. MacLachlin. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7920d66c76233ae19ec5382793a1d15e.pdf 4a78a349d4e95cfc3d9b310db44a884c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 25th. Received information through [[Mr?]] Mac- that Philip lost his life in the fraser river British Columbia by drowning. This informatio is contained in the Victoria Chronicle of November the second. F. 26th. S. 27th. S. 28th. M. 29th T. 30th. W. 31st. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b89844735cd6567f598ce993e7ce72df.pdf c98196cf4bcebe403df5da557f093659 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. N. E. Leeders Memoranda for the year 1863 January Th. 1st. F. 2nd. S. 3rd. S. 4th. M. 5th. T. 6th. Mr Solomon Eby thrashing peas for Robert. I have to charge Robert with this thrashing. W 7th. This afternoon Eby thrashed Roberts Oats. I charge this to Robert. Th. 8th Received of Robert MacLachlin and his partner Mr Murton the Sum of Twenty Eight Dolrs this is part payment of a Note for the Sum of Thirty Dollrs which has been running Eight months with ten per cent Interest so that I have two Dolrs and the interest still due me. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6595a5ad95a1159685da3cd2acb32bb5.pdf aaec14ecf9942b2cc55afd3079418da0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [[page torn]] with Uncle Iden Gobel and [[page torn]] him a box for which I must give him the amount of lumber contained in the box and as much more as will make him ends as large as the ends of the box. S. 10th. Settled with James Davidson to this date Balance due him $4^1/2 cts. Settled with James Davidson to this date on P.H. Leeders A/C. Balance due P.H. Leeder Six Dolrs. Twenty Two and a half cts. which is to be paid in Cedar Rails. S. 11th. M. 12th. T. 13th, W. 14th. Th. 15th. S. 16th. S. 17th. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0939345c48c6e77abc05a41c998f9c87.pdf 4cb02ab9f8dfef9d9d611bca9a800074 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. M. 18th. T. 19th. Commenced thrashing my Wheat. Mr. Ebys machine. John Staffords Team and old Mr Shupe David Hilborn and Team, James Davidson, James Salter, James Stewart, Rochard Hadden, Robert Craig, Moffat Craig, John Born, Pattersons Team and Moses Detwiler. this team was three quarters of a day. W. 20th. Thrashing with the same teams and hands as yesterday finished by noon. of this day and a half Robert is responsible for three quarters of a day. This afternoon attended a meeting in Port Elgin for the purpose of organizing a Volunteer Infantry Company. Robert, Fred, and myself joined. Th. 21st. F. 22nd S 23rd. S 24th. M 25th https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e908ca147590ee7c8f001e6865f42dfd.pdf 632f64dc5663947e8d653f6d1e660bc2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [[page torn only parts are legible]] A/C to Duncan Curre by the Roether the sum of Six Dollars. T. 28th. Carried in a load of wheat 41 B. 55 lbs. at 63 cents amount $26.40 Received Six Dolrs. cash and paid $20.42 o a Note held by Messrs. L & Ruby against me. Lumber from Shantz on Roberts a/c whether measured or not before this doubtful the measure is 182 feet Received a letter from Uncle Henry also one from John Fellon to his wife stating that poor Philip was drowned on the 25th of September between 8 and 9 in the morning Th. 29th F. 30th. Butchered my Hogs Mr J. Goble helping S. 31st. Paid Tobias Shantz his flour 300 lbs being the amount I borrowed of him. February S. 1st. M. 2nd. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d94aed7d614045f5faeac5d22ae03317.pdf 53b04ee2a67b9656c2f912367890426e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. T. 3rd. Jake Fortney [[page torn not legible]] He commenced chopping and mowing. I pay him ^1/2 a Dollar pile it my self he pay me 65 cts per day for his board. W 4th. Teaming Cord wood for Mr John Goble, this pay him for pig Billing Jake one meal. Th. 5th. Jake three meals, Borrowed 3 Dolrs. of Ruby which pays J. Stafford and old Mr Shupe for 1^1/2 day with the Team thrashing. F. 6th, Jake & Ben three meals each. S. 7th. Jake & Ben three meals each. A half pound of Pork to James Davidson. S 8th. M. 9th. Two logs from Mr Delfs this is all I have to receive on Phils A/C Rod and Two small bolts from MacLachlin. Borrowed 25 cts of Christian. T. 10th. Sold 18 Bushls of Wheat at 65 cts per B. $11.70 cts. W. 11th. Delivered all my wheat at 65 cts per B. and realized the sum of $51.5 cts. Paid on Note held by H Hilker $30.00 Dolrs Paid three Dolrs I borrowed of Mr Ruby. Paid on a/c to Dun. Currie $6.00 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/26178eef4d6a65bb1b7547d10576b627.pdf bb2cafa703d17a0bd622aac80f987b2b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [[page torn words illegible]] Fortney should per agreement which is in the P. Leeder he is to have the land ready for croping by the first of Sept. and to wait for his wages till the crop can be marketed in the fall of 1864. I have to board him at the rate of one Dolr. and a half per Six days, the board to be deduct from his wages when the work is done. Jake three meals. F 13th. Paid my subscriptions and postage on the New Jerusalem Messenger and New Magazine $4.50 to J.J. Lehnen paid for Sunday school Manual and Deutsch Liturgy also a Catechism the sum of $1.37^1/2 . paid Canadian Postage on the Messenger and Magazine. [[page torn words illegible]] ty Six cents per Charles Thirty Paid to Mr my Taxes on the Gore land. Paid James the sum of 75 cts. this was the balance on his A/C Paid James Davidson the balance on his A/C 82 cts. Paid Robert $4.00 this is Philip on the Interest due on the land. Jake one meal. S. 14th. Jake Two and Ben one meal. S 15th. M. 16th, Jake two meals Ben also. 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 Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nathaniel Edward Leeder Sr. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1854-1895 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Bruce County, Saugeen Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary, 1854-1858 Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary, 1859-1861 Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary, 1861-1862 Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary, 1862-1863 Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary, 1863-1867 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript 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 Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary, 1862-1863 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 25, 1862 - February 16, 1863 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Bruce County, Saugeen Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. March 25, 1862 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saugeen March 25. 1862</p> <p>Five Cords of Wood {illegible due to wear of page}ough Drag Co{cut off; written between the lines, but mostly illegible due to wear is: S--g- Nich-- 02}</p> <p>41 Pigs one Steer Bull &amp; Sleigh {Peas?}</p> <p>{In blue pen; perhaps different author?} Phillips leaving, and His Death.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nathl. E Leeder's Day Book &amp; Memoranda</p> <p>March</p> <p>W. 12th. Paid Fritz. Willing Six Dolrs &amp; a half for thrashing pease &amp; wheat. Let. Robert have One hundred &amp; twenty five Dolrs for which I took his note due a year hence with Six per cent Int. Robert agreed with Duncan Currie is to build him a barn which is not to be surpassed in Saugeen for the sum of One hundred and twenty Dolrs half Fifty Dolrs to be paid down when the lumber is got out and the balance when the barn is finished . Currie is to get out the lumber from {cut off} and cover it and lay the thrashing floor.</p> <p>Th. 13th.</p> <p>Fr. 14th.</p> <p>S. 15th</p> <p>S. 16th.</p> <p>M. 17th. Sent Philip Ten Dolrs. Settled with Lehnen &amp; Ruby to this date paid to day Fifty eight Dolrs Seventy two cents. Posted a letter to Grandfather Parker to Uncle Wilton, and to Thomas Bunning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>T. 18th. ^3/4 of a day for Robert.</p> <p>W. 19th. 1 day for Robert Flour to Robert</p> <p>Th. 20th. 1 day for Robert at Mr. John Gobles getting out Born lumber.</p> <p>F. 21st. Bought 3 Dolrs. worth of hay &amp; share of Zant and paid him.</p> <p>S.22nd.</p> <p>S. 23rd.</p> <p>M. 24th. ^1/2 day for Rob.</p> <p>T. 25th. ^1/2 day. Having Brought our partnership concern into order on Account of Philips being about to leave us the following figures will show our present position in the matter. Total indebtedness of the family of Leeders on the old Family account $1971.00. N.E. Leeders share $763.00. Robert P. Leeders share $699.00. P.H. Leeders share $509. Of the amount N.E. Leeder has paid $1291.00 or 528.00 above his share, therefore he has paid on Roberts share $306.00. and on P. H. Leeders $222.00. Over and above what is paid there remains $680.00 yet to pay this divided between Robert and Philip leaves Robert still indebted $394.00 and Philip $286.00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>W. 26 ^1/2 day self and Oxen for Robert</p> <p>Th. 27th. 1 day self &amp; Oxen for Robert</p> <p>F 28th. 1 day self &amp; Oxen for Robert. Recvd a letter from Mrs. Creek. Lizzie to Enoch Cobys.</p> <p>S. 29th. I owe Philip a balance of 3.5 cents after balancing our old A/Cs. and deducting $222.00 which I had paid for him on Family AC over and above my share of said A/C. five Cords of wood at 50 per cd. 2.50. Plough 10.00 Drag 5.00 3 pigs 6.00. Steer 20.00. Bull. 28.00 Sliegh. 4.50 Peas. 6.00 Old Box .75 wheel barrow 4.00 50 Bushls wheat 25.00 15. Bags 6.00. Steelyards 1.50. Hoe. 62^1/2. Brest Chains, Curry Comb. little chain. etc. Kennedys A/C. 6.25. MacLachlin 1.33 Oats to E. Shupe 12.B. 17 lbs. @ 49 cts.=%.00. Salter 3.5 cts. 4 Pine logs of Mr. Delf I have to get they must stand 22 inches I have to get from Jake Rawn 35 feet Pine flooring it a sum the above down to Salter, the items below. Salter will be credited to Philip. My indebtedness to Philips $133 Dolrs. ^1/2 cts. On the beach to L &amp; Ruby 7^1/4 Cords of wood on P H Leeders A/C 1^1/4 of dry Do Do Do. Hauling 40 Bags of wheat to Lake for L &amp; Ruby at a cent &amp; half per Bag. Philip gave me a Deed of his place in trust, and me and my wife have bound ourselves our heirs or <a href="/index.php?title=%3Fassimeess%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="?assimeess? (page does not exist)">?assimeess?</a> that upon his paying us what is our just due for improvements or other such moneys as are paid out by us, for his good that we or they will or shall give him a Deed of the land again. Witnessed his will in case of his death. Sent H. Hilker 100 Dolrs. at 12 per ct. till Sep. next or before &amp; received his Note. Paid Shantz his sawng a/c from last winter of $2.16 cts. 4 B . of Peas to Saml. Bricker.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>on John MacCullochs A/C. 78 lbs of Peas to CH Schwend. this pay him for the corn I had of him last winter Let Henry Hilker have $100.10 at 12 per cent p annum. till 1st of Sep. Paid Benjamin Shantz $2.15 cts this being his account against me for sawing sleigh timber</p> <p>S. 30th</p> <p>M 31st. Let Philip H. Leeder have $200.00 at 6 per cts. per annum. Paid to Mr Arthur Delf four Dolrs. which is to be part payment on his gun which he has agreed to sell me if after a trial it suits me.</p> <p>April</p> <p>T. 1st. Myself Paid J.C. Currie 63.30 Dolrs on Note for Oxen and received the Note. this makes the oxen mine nothing to do with P.</p> <p>W. 2nd. ^1/2 day Self and Oxen hauling B. lumber for Robert.</p> <p>T 4th. Fred Welling commenced chopping for me by the day in the Gore at five yorkers per day. 1 day Self &amp; Oxen for Robert. Catherine Salter came to live with us this morning.</p> <p>S. 5th. Paid Messrs. Lehnen &amp; Ruby on Philips A/C $28.90, this was a Note Philip had given Mr Delf</p> <p>Th. 3rd. Paid John Zant 10 Dolrs. Nine Dolrs. of which is for Mothers cow. and one Dolr. he owes me. Self &amp; Oxen 1 day to Roberts.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dated Janry 31st 1862 and due two months after date bearing six per cent Interest: Received from John Zant One Dolr. this is a Dolr. I over paid him when I paid him for the cow. Agreed with John Kennedy for a wagon I am to pay 75 Dolrs. cash down and five cords of wood next winter also one cord of wood for a barrow he is to mend for me. Fred Welling had a day.</p> <p>S. 6th.</p> <p>M 7th. Paid James George Two Dolrs. 1^1/2 of which is for Sis Lizzies shoes. Settled with John Goble to this date His A/C. against me &amp; Robert £ 20. 3.8d. Mine against him £5.6.5d Paid him in full. I give Robert credit for s. 11 4d. for a crock of Lard. Settled with Messrs. MacLachlin Their A/C against me $10.10 cts mine $9.71 cts. Paid them full. To the credit of Philip on MacLac hlins A/C $1.33 cts. Also on Philips A/C received of Laur. Campbell Leather half a Dolrs worth Feed Welling 1 day. Paid to the Agricultural Society of Saugeen. Six Bushls pease to Kepkie at 62^1/2=3.75 cts. of this. Recvd 2 Dolrs.</p> <p>T. 8th Fred Welling 1 day. Catherine Salter left us.</p> <p>W. 9th. Catherine Salter came back again. She is to have 3 york shillings a week. Fred 1 day.</p> <p>Th. 10th. Fred one day. Traded my light plow chain for the chain Rob. got of Philip. I must allow him 1.25 cts of the price of the wheel barrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>F.11.th. Fred one day.</p> <p>S. 12th. Fred 1 day. Paid the postage on the New Jeru. Magazine 24 cts. Traded my plow off to MacLachlin for another I have paid him three and a half Dorls. to boot. I am to have the new plow nest Wednes. Bought Two Caves for four Dolrs of Mr. J. D. David I have to pay 28 lbs of Oats of Robert this makes him and me right on our Oat A/C.</p> <p>S. 13th.</p> <p>M. 14th. Bought a cow of James Stuart for which I have given a Note at Eight months for $14. Bought of Fred a small pockett book a york shilling ^1/2 a day helping Robert to lay out plowing. Fred W. 1 day.</p> <p>T. 15th. Fred 1 day. Bought shot belt &amp; powder horn of Fred for 1 Dolr.</p> <p>W 16th. Fred 1 day</p> <p>Thu. 17th. Fred 1 day. Settled with Fred for 11^1/2 days at 5 yorkers per day=$7. 19 cts. paid. Received from Kepkie per L &amp; R $1.75 cts. this is the balance he was due me on the peas. Lent Brother Fred $4.00.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>F. 18th. Agreed with Samuel Reother to prune, wash, and stake the apple trees in his orchard, for which he gives me the produce of the land and trees in the orchard also the use of the House and garden rent free. Fetched my plow from MacLachlins. And my wheel barrow from Kennedys three yorkers to pay.</p> <p>S.19th. Traded Loging chains with Ben. Hilker. Paid James Stuart the 49 lbs of flour I borrowed of him sometime since. Our new cow calved.</p> <p>S.20th.</p> <p>M. 21st. Josiah Fortney ^1/2 day at 25 cts per day. Fred worked half day at his job.</p> <p>T. 22nd. Josiah Fortney 1 day. Fred ^1/2 day at his job.</p> <p>W. 23rd. Josiah Fortney ^1/2 day. Fred . working at his Job ^1/2 day. Paid Kennedy for fixing my wheel barrow I owe MLachlin 10 cts.</p> <p>Th. 24th. Josiah Fortney 1 day. Fred working at his Job all day.</p> <p>F. 25th. Josiah Fortney 1 day. Fred 1 day at his job.</p> <p>S. 26th. Josiah Fortney 1 day. Fred at his Job 1 day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>S 27th.</p> <p>M. 28th. Josiah Fortney 1 day this makes him six days Fred 1 day at his Job. Posted a letter to Philip. Bought my old straw cutter of Salter for $4.00 only Aunt Lizzie went to live at Fred Lehmens this morning.</p> <p>T. 29th. Fred 1 day working at his job. Sowed my peas in Reother orchard.</p> <p>W. 30th. Fred 1 day at his job.</p> <p>Th. 1 May</p> <p>Fred 1 day at his job.</p> <p>F. 2nd. Fred 1 day at his job.</p> <p>S. 3rd. Fred 1 day at his job. Craigs Raising.</p> <p>S. 4th.</p> <p>M. 5th.</p> <p>T. 6th. A letter from Uncle <a href="/index.php?title=Hilton%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Hilton? (page does not exist)">Hilton?</a></p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>W. 7th. Sowed wheat in the upper field.</p> <p>Th. 8th.</p> <p>F. 9th.</p> <p>S. 10th.</p> <p>S.11</p> <p>M. 12th. Let. Robert MacLachlin and Thomas Murton have 30 Dolrs. for three weeks. Signed on Mac. behalf by Murton.</p> <p>T. 13th.</p> <p>W. 14th. Paid Mrs. Fortney the 3 yorkers due her Man for the Bull and 1 Dolr. and ^1/2 for Josiah's work.</p> <p>Th. Fred W. at his job 1 day.</p> <p>F 16th. Fred. 1 day. 89 lbs of Flour of Robert</p> <p>S. 17th. Fred one day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>S. 18th.</p> <p>M. 19th. Fred one day. Gave a note to Mr S. MacCullough of Arran for the sum of Twenty five Dolrs. and received Philips Note for the same. My Note is due on the first of October.</p> <p>T. 20th. Paid Fred Welling 12 Dollars the amount he engaged to do the chopping for he will finish it in the morning.</p> <p>W. 21st.</p> <p>Th. 22nd. Sowed the last spring wheat. Intend sowing this season. Sowed at the rate of nearly two bushels. per. acre. as nearly as I can judge.</p> <p>F. 23rd.</p> <p>S. 24th.</p> <p>S. 25th.</p> <p>M. 26th.</p> <p>T. 27th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>W. 28th.</p> <p>Th. 29th. Commenced planting potatoes. Agreed with Mr David to let him have the wheat stubble in Phils upper field a patch for potatoes &amp; barn and the rest to be sown to Oats. I have to find half the oats for seed get ^1/2 the oats standing. The potato patch he is to pay me at the rate of 3 Dolrs. per acre rent. Killed the calf that came of the cow I bought of Stuart Mr Goble Butchered it.</p> <p>F. 30th Mr John Goble took the veal to Southampton and sold it for $3.49 cts. the forty nine cents he took for his own trouble and paid me the 3 Dolrs.</p> <p>S. 31st. Paid Robert three Dolrs. of the five he paid to Fred for me. Robert my oxen all day.</p> <p>June</p> <p>S. 1st.</p> <p>M. 2nd. Loging at Salters. Robert my oxen all day.</p> <p>T. 3rd. Robert my oxen all day. Finished planting potatoes.</p> <p>W. 4th. Self &amp; Oxen all day to Robert.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Th. 5th. Mr David sowed oats in my upper field of which I found half the seed and get half the standing crop. Fred and Willimeres Oxen ^1/4 draging Christian planted his potatoes in my field.</p> <p>F. 6th. Received a letter from Uncle Henry. ^1/2 day sowing oats for Robert</p> <p>S. 7th.</p> <p>S. 8th.</p> <p>M. 9th.</p> <p>T. 10th. Paid A. Roy the sum of Three Dolrs. for Drawing out and registering a Deed of Phils place. A bag of flour to Robert.</p> <p>W. 11th. Six bolts with nuts of MacLachlin not paid.</p> <p>Th. 12th.</p> <p>F. 13th.</p> <p>S. 14th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>S. 15th.</p> <p>M. 16th.</p> <p>T. 17th. Finished planting corn and pumpkins.</p> <p>W. 18th. Received of Henry Hilker on his Notes Fifty Dolrs paid Doctor Duglass three Dolrs, this being the amount of Elizabeths Doctors bill.</p> <p>Th. 19th. Sowed my turnip seed and some Oats, this finished my sowing for this year.</p> <p>F. 20th. Lent Zant Thirty Dolrs. at Ten per cent and received his Note for the same.</p> <p>S. 21st. Finished putting in my spring crop.</p> <p>S. 22nd.</p> <p>M. 23rd</p> <p>T. 24th. Helping Born to Log.</p> <p>W. 25th. Made an agreement with Douglas Campbell to log burn and spread ashes and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>completely prepare nine acres off Lot 32 Lake Range commencing at the Goderich line for the sum of Four &amp; a half Dolrs. per acre. I am to have the land ready for him to commence on by the middle of July and he agrees to have the land ready by the first of September or forfeit the half Dolr on each acre. I pay him on the first of September if the job is completed or if not when completed. I board him.</p> <p>Th. 26th. Working on the road on John Gobles <a href="/index.php?title=Beat%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Beat? (page does not exist)">beat?</a></p> <p>F. 27th. Road work.</p> <p>S. 28th. Road work.</p> <p>S. 29th.</p> <p>M. 30th.</p> <p>July</p> <p>T 1st.</p> <p>W. 2nd.</p> <p>Th. 3rd.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>F. 4th.</p> <p>S. 5th.</p> <p>S. 6th. This morning Marys Father Mother and Sisters arrived from Germany.</p> <p>M 7th.</p> <p>T. 8th.</p> <p>W. 9th.</p> <p>Th. 10th.</p> <p>F. 11th.</p> <p>S. 12th.</p> <p>S. 13th.</p> <p>M. 14th. Received a letter from Philip.</p> <p>T. 15th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>W. 16th.</p> <p>Th 17th.</p> <p>F. 18th. 8 Pikes at 10 cents each of MacLachlin. Robert two bags of Flour, James Davidson 50 lbs of Flour.</p> <p>S. 19th</p> <p>S 20th.</p> <p>M 21st. Salter the wagon 1 day</p> <p>T. 22nd.</p> <p>W. 23rd. Agreed with Duncan Currie to enclose and shingle and lay the floor of Roberts barn for the sum of Twenty five Dolrs. Made an agreement with Duncan Currie to build me the Frame of a house after the following description. Length 36 feet. Breadth 20 feet. Heighth 14 feet in Post. Too be a partition through the centre from side to side the whole heighth of the house The windows and doors to be left as I may direct when the timber is ready for framing. The Posts to be of Black Oak or Red Beach.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>The sills of some durable timber. The sleepers of cedar. The frame to be a good Substantial one and finished all ready for Siding Roofing &amp; flooring. I am to find the joists of sawn timber also Rafters and sheds of the same. The sleepers are to be two feet apart the joists &amp; Rafters eighteen inches from centre to Centre. I find board for him and his hands. The Frame to be ready by the 15th. of September . James Davidson 56 lbs of Flour.</p> <p>Th. 24th.</p> <p>F. 25th.</p> <p>S. 26th. To James Davidson as per A/C from L. &amp; Rubys for $ 2. amd 5 d but Booked to me as s.11.1^1/2 d.</p> <p>S. 27th.</p> <p>M. 28th. Goods as per A/C from E. Gordon to James Davidson. $5.19 cts. Self ^3/4 of a day at Barn. Father all day at Shingles. am Indebted to Fred 25cts. for an axe handle for James Davidson.</p> <p>T. 29th. Father making shingles and myself at the barn.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>W 30th. Father half day shingle making Myself at the Barn all day</p> <p>31st. Th. Father half a day at Shingles and half at the Barn. Myself 1 day at Barn.</p> <p>F. August</p> <p>F. 1st. Father half day making shingles. Father and me half day each at the barn. Paid the A/C at E. Gordons $5.19 cts. Paid the A/C at L &amp; Rubys $2.10 cts. Paid for Mending shoes to J. George 25 cts. One Dollar to James Davidson. Flour to Davidson Received of Father Schwendker four gold pieces. Let Ruby have them to take to the Bank. Received $10 on the Same from Ruby.</p> <p>S. 2.nd. Father making shingles. Myself at the barn.</p> <p>S. 3rd.</p> <p>M. 4th. Shingling myself. Father making Shingles.</p> <p>T. 5th. Father making shingles myself Shingling.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>W. 6th Father &amp; Me cutting Roberts hay.</p> <p>T. 7th. Father cutting hay.</p> <p>F. 8th. Father &amp; Me cutting hay. 34 lbs of Flour to J. Davidson.</p> <p>S. 9th. Father and Me cutting hay. An Order on L &amp; Ruby for One Dorl. to James Davidson</p> <p>S 10th.</p> <p>M. 11th. Measured the bark pealed by James Davidson Thirty Three loads. Received from Ruby the balance on the Gold Pieces, Five Dollars &amp; Fifty Three cents to which amount I am indebted to Father Sch. Twenty lbs of Flour to James Davidson for 35 cts. Half day at Roberts hay Father and me. An Order on Ruby to James Davidson for five Dollars. I agreed to pay Nettles the shoemaker Two Dolrs and 62^1/2 cts. on James Davidsons A/C. Charged Davidson of $3.50 for the Flour he has had of me since he commenced his bark with the exception of that which he had today</p> <p>T. 12th. Father whole day cutting hay myself half day. Half day for Robert.</p> <p>W 13th. Father &amp; Me cutting Hay. Finished.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Th. 14th Loging at James Davidsons.</p> <p>F. 15th. Half day shingling.</p> <p>S. 16th. Loging at Stuarts.</p> <p>S. 17th.</p> <p>M 18th. Father and me working at Roberts Barn 13^1/2 lbs of Flour of Robert.</p> <p>T. 19th. Barning Brush. Father &amp; me.</p> <p>W. 20th. John Stewart helping. Robert helping and board for John. Gave an Order for Five Dolrs. on L. &amp; Ruby to James Davidson. Cash laid for Bee $3.78 cts.</p> <p>Th. 21st. J. Stuart, H. Salter, and Robert helping me to cut up all day Campbell &amp; Riddle half each</p> <p>F. 22nd. Campbell had a bee at his job. <a href="/index.php?title=%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="? (page does not exist)">?</a> for me loging 62^1/2 cts. James Davidson 50 lbs of Flour.</p> <p>S. 23rd. Received from Henry Hilker 5 Dolrs. on his Note but it is not backed on it. Paid Campbell</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Three Dolrs on his job. Paid Born 42 lbs of Flour I borrowed of him a few days back. Half day for Robert ripping boards. Half ^3/4 day by Barn Father and me.</p> <p>S. 24th.</p> <p>M. 25th. Me and Father at the Barn all day.</p> <p>T. 26th. Father &amp; me cut Christians wheat this morning. At the Barn this afternoon. 10 cents to Campbell.</p> <p>W. 27th. An Order on Lehnen &amp; Ruby for $1.70 cts. to James Davidson. 1 Cord of wood to James Muir this pays him in full for the barrow,</p> <p>Th. 28th. Cutting peas.</p> <p>F. 29th. Cutting peas. Zant sent a man for the day to help for the mischief his horses had done.</p> <p>S. 30th. Commenced cutting Roberts wheat. I am to have a Dollar per acre and my board for cutting and bindin.</p> <p>S. 31st.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September</p> <p>M. 1st. ^3/4 of a day Father and me by the Barn.</p> <p>T. 2nd. Cutting wheat, as on Saturday.</p> <p>W. 3rd. Curring wheat as above.</p> <p>Th. 4th. An Order on Lehnen &amp; Ruby to Dougald Campbell for the Sum of Three Dolrs. ^1/2 day cutting wheat at above. ^1/2 day Father and me by the Barn Robert. Father &amp; Caroline. Hauling in pease for me.</p> <p>F. 5th.</p> <p>S. 6th. Father and I at the Barn</p> <p>S. 7th.</p> <p>M. 8th. An Order to Dougald Campbell for Four Dolrs. Caroline ^1/2 day in harvest for me.</p> <p>T. 9th. Fred half a day and Mr John Goble a whole day shingling at the Barn. Duncan Currie and three hands commenced getting out timber for my house. Caroline the whole day for me in harvest.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>W. 10th. Mr John Goble shingling. Caroline h. &amp; binding. An Order on James George to Dougald Campbells boy. Father &amp; Robert Hauling peas for me.</p> <p>Th. 11th. Mr. J. Goble shingling. Finean Currie agreed to cut and shock my wheat for 1.25 cts. per acre</p> <p>F. 12th. Robert helping to get out house timber.</p> <p>S. 13th. Currie gave up his job of cutting my wheat. One day at the Barn.</p> <p>S. 14th.</p> <p>M. 15th. Robert &amp; Me at the Barn all day</p> <p>T. 16th. Received pay on the Note I held against Henry Hilker $48. and some odd cents. Paid Ruby on Riddles A/C $14.00. Paid Christian Schwendker $4.25 cts. in Dougald Campbells A/C. Caroline helping to bind. Robert hauling house timber all day.</p> <p>W. 17th. Caroline helping all day. Robert hauling house timber all day.</p> <p>Th. 18th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>F. 19th. Caroline helping in Harvest.</p> <p>S. 20th. Caroline helping in Harvest. Robert father &amp; Fred Hauling two loads for me.</p> <p>S. 21st.</p> <p>M. 22nd. Robert, Caroline &amp; Father with Roberts Oxen hauling wheat to Robs Barn for me Iden Gobles Wagon all day.</p> <p>T. 23rd. Sold Philips old horse power to Dilman Bricker for which he agreed to stand good for the sawing of Four Thousand Five hundred feet of Lumber (as good as 18 dolrs. cash) Robert, Caroline Father and Robs Oxen per day. The oxen only half day. hauling home wheat,</p> <p>W. 24th. Caroline dall day</p> <p>Th. 25th. Caroline all day. Born &amp; Man Cradling. Robert &amp; Father hauling wheat this afternoon. Father &amp; Me by the Barn all day.</p> <p>F. 26th. Caroline all day. James Davidson Cradling all day. Myself whole day by the barn Father half.</p> <p>S. 27th. Father &amp; I by the Barn. Caroline half day by the wheat. James Davidson half day by the wheat. Robert &amp; Father all day after sleepers to to Saw Mill.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>S. 28th.</p> <p>M. 29th. Robert for me all day with his oxen ^1/2 day to Saw Mill. Commenced to move out of Roethers house. Mr. Davids wagon half day.</p> <p>T. 30th. Robert and his Oxen helping me to move. Mr Davids wagon half day. Finished moving my furniture.</p> <p>October W. 1st. Robert with his Oxen all day. Hadden my oxen half day</p> <p>Th. 2nd. Raised a frame house on Philips Lot. Paid John Eby $1.75 cts. for Cradle. Paid Nettles $2.62^1/2 cts. on James Davidsons A/C. Robert &amp; his oxen all day. The above named A/C of James Davidson was charged to him before in a settlement we had.</p> <p>F. 3rd Forty Dollars woth of pine lumber of Henry Hilker for siding Doors windows to which has to be paid for by new years. I have given a Note for the above mentioned amount. Currie, Duncan has done all he intends at the frame and has given me the job of finishing it for the sum of two Dolrs. I paid him Twenty Five Dollrs on the work so that I owe him Eighteen Dolrs. still. Robert &amp; Oxen half day to saw mill for me.</p> <p>S. 4th. Robert, Father &amp; Caroline ^1/2 day helping to get</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>My wheat also the Oxen. Robert in the forenoon helping me.</p> <p>S. 5th.</p> <p>M. 6th. Robert &amp; Caroline helping me half day to put my things up over the stable.</p> <p>T. 7th. Sold Philips Buzzer, to Solomon Eby for Thirty Dollars with Belt. I am to be paid in thrashing. He has agreed to thrash my Wheat, Oats, &amp; Pease and Roberts, Wheat, Oats, and Peas this year for Twenty Dollars and agreed to give me a guarentee for the balance till next year.</p> <p>W 8th. My self and Mother half day binding Oats.</p> <p>Th. 9th. My self &amp; Mother ^1/2 day binding Oats.</p> <p>F. 10th.</p> <p>S. 11th. Father &amp; Robert ^1/2 day each.</p> <p>S. 12</p> <p>M. 13.th Mother &amp; Myself helping Robert on his Oats.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>^3/4 of a day.</p> <p>T. 14th</p> <p>W. 15th. Commenced diging potatoes dug 18 B. Robert, Caroline, Father &amp; Fred half day helping me with my oats.</p> <p>Th. 16th.</p> <p>F. 17th. Putting blocks under the hose and diging cellar. Mother &amp; Mary dug 20 B Potatoes.</p> <p>S. 18th. Pair of Kip Boots of James George 4^1/2 Dolrs. not paid.</p> <p>S. 19h.</p> <p>M. 20th.</p> <p>T. 21st.</p> <p>W. 22nd.</p> <p>Th. 23rd.</p> <p>F. 24th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>S 25th. James Davidson ^1/2 day helping to thresh Peas S. Eby thrashed my peas at Roethers place Jake Fortney and Horses ^1/2 day. Caroline.</p> <p>S. 26th. Robert &amp; Father also helping.</p> <p>M. 27th. Caroline helping to clean up peas. Amount of peas cleaned 60 B.</p> <p>T. 28th.</p> <p>W. 29</p> <p>Th. 30</p> <p>F. 31st. Robert &amp; Caroline ^1/2 day hauling Oats. Let James Davidson have some hemlock bark.</p> <p>November</p> <p>S. 1st. Robert &amp; Caroline ^1/2 day each hauling Oats Finished cutting Oats this finishes Harvest for this year.</p> <p>S. 2nd.</p> <p>M. 3rd.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>T. 4th. ^1/2 day for Robert filling dung. etc.</p> <p>W. 5th.</p> <p>Th. 6th Bought half a barrel of white fish of Fred for the sum of Three Dolrs. Balanced our A/Cs to this date and he still owes me Two Dolrs. &amp; 19 cts. Nr. Tobias Shantz agreed to let me have flour till I can thrash when I can pay him in flour again. Received One hundred lbs of him.</p> <p>F. 7th.</p> <p>S. 8th Lent Rob ert 44^1/2 lbs of Flour on a new A/C. He and having kept no A/C of flour between us agreed to call it even and commenced anew.</p> <p>S. 9th.</p> <p>M. 10th. Commenced pulling turnips. Received from Joh Zant 31 Dollars being principal and Interest in a Note I held against him date 20th of June of the present year,</p> <p>T. 11th.</p> <p>W 12th</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Th 13th.</p> <p>F. 14th.</p> <p>S. 15th Fetched a load of Shingles from Dave Shupe belonging to a Mr A Delf. For these I have to pay One Dolr. and a half a thousand to be measured on the roof. Paid James George Shoemaker Four Dolrs.</p> <p>S 16th.</p> <p>M. 17th. Paid Robert Seven Dolrs and a half on Mr Delfs A/C this goes on the shingle A/C/ between me and Mr Delf. Five Dolrs of the above amount was paid to Caroline sometime since.</p> <p>T. 18th.</p> <p>W. 19th.</p> <p>Th. 20th. Half a cord of wood to Duncan Curries 75 cts.</p> <p>F. 21st.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>S. 22nd</p> <p>S. 23rd.</p> <p>M. 24th.</p> <p>T. 25th.</p> <p>W. 26th.</p> <p>Th. 27th.</p> <p>F. 28th.</p> <p>S. 29th. Borrowed a Barrell of flour of Tobias Shantz. paid Christian Schwendker 46 lbs of flour borrowed of him.</p> <p>S. 30th.</p> <p>December</p> <p>M. 1st.</p> <p>T. 2nd.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>W. 3rd. Paid James George 25 ct on A/C. took two Hemlock logs to Shantz.</p> <p>Th. 4th.</p> <p>F. 5th.</p> <p>S. 6th.</p> <p>S. 7th.</p> <p>M. 8th. Hauled two fine logs from A Delfs on Phils A/C.</p> <p>T. 9th. Brother Christian Married.</p> <p>W. 10th</p> <p>Th. 11th.</p> <p>F. 12th.</p> <p>S. 13th.</p> <p>S 14th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>M. 15th.</p> <p>T. 16th.</p> <p>W. 17th</p> <p>Th. 18th.</p> <p>F 19th.</p> <p>S. 20th</p> <p>S. 21st.</p> <p>M. 22nd</p> <p>T. 23rd. Received of R P Leeder 80 lbs of Pork paid Mr Ruby 14 Dolrs. this being for a note given by me in favour of James Stuert. Paid Mr Ruby for A Lawrence the collector the sum of 6 Dolrs 68 cts this being the amount of taxes on Philips lot for the past year. Also 63 cts on the same a/c for Fathers lot on the Gore.</p> <p>W. 24th. Two pair of hinges &amp; straps altogether 15 lbs at 10cts. per lb. J.R. MacLachlin.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>25th. Received information through <a href="/index.php?title=Mr%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Mr? (page does not exist)">Mr?</a> Mac- that Philip lost his life in the fraser river British Columbia by drowning. This informatio is contained in the Victoria Chronicle of November the second.</p> <p>F. 26th.</p> <p>S. 27th.</p> <p>S. 28th.</p> <p>M. 29th</p> <p>T. 30th.</p> <p>W. 31st.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>N. E. Leeders Memoranda for the year 1863</p> <p>January</p> <p>Th. 1st.</p> <p>F. 2nd.</p> <p>S. 3rd.</p> <p>S. 4th.</p> <p>M. 5th.</p> <p>T. 6th. Mr Solomon Eby thrashing peas for Robert. I have to charge Robert with this thrashing.</p> <p>W 7th. This afternoon Eby thrashed Roberts Oats. I charge this to Robert.</p> <p>Th. 8th Received of Robert MacLachlin and his partner Mr Murton the Sum of Twenty Eight Dolrs this is part payment of a Note for the Sum of Thirty Dollrs which has been running Eight months with ten per cent Interest so that I have two Dolrs and the interest still due me.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><a href="/index.php?title=Page_torn&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Page torn (page does not exist)">page torn</a> with Uncle Iden Gobel and <a href="/index.php?title=Page_torn&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Page torn (page does not exist)">page torn</a> him a box for which I must give him the amount of lumber contained in the box and as much more as will make him ends as large as the ends of the box.</p> <p>S. 10th. Settled with James Davidson to this date Balance due him $4^1/2 cts. Settled with James Davidson to this date on P.H. Leeders A/C. Balance due P.H. Leeder Six Dolrs. Twenty Two and a half cts. which is to be paid in Cedar Rails.</p> <p>S. 11th.</p> <p>M. 12th.</p> <p>T. 13th,</p> <p>W. 14th.</p> <p>Th. 15th.</p> <p>S. 16th.</p> <p>S. 17th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>M. 18th.</p> <p>T. 19th. Commenced thrashing my Wheat. Mr. Ebys machine. John Staffords Team and old Mr Shupe David Hilborn and Team, James Davidson, James Salter, James Stewart, Rochard Hadden, Robert Craig, Moffat Craig, John Born, Pattersons Team and Moses Detwiler. this team was three quarters of a day.</p> <p>W. 20th. Thrashing with the same teams and hands as yesterday finished by noon. of this day and a half Robert is responsible for three quarters of a day. This afternoon attended a meeting in Port Elgin for the purpose of organizing a Volunteer Infantry Company. Robert, Fred, and myself joined.</p> <p>Th. 21st.</p> <p>F. 22nd</p> <p>S 23rd.</p> <p>S 24th.</p> <p>M 25th</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><a href="/index.php?title=Page_torn_only_parts_are_legible&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Page torn only parts are legible (page does not exist)">page torn only parts are legible</a> A/C to Duncan Curre by the Roether the sum of Six Dollars.</p> <p>T. 28th. Carried in a load of wheat 41 B. 55 lbs. at 63 cents amount $26.40 Received Six Dolrs. cash and paid $20.42 o a Note held by Messrs. L &amp; Ruby against me. Lumber from Shantz on Roberts a/c whether measured or not before this doubtful the measure is 182 feet Received a letter from Uncle Henry also one from John Fellon to his wife stating that poor Philip was drowned on the 25th of September between 8 and 9 in the morning</p> <p>Th. 29th</p> <p>F. 30th. Butchered my Hogs Mr J. Goble helping</p> <p>S. 31st. Paid Tobias Shantz his flour 300 lbs being the amount I borrowed of him.</p> <p>February</p> <p>S. 1st.</p> <p>M. 2nd.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>T. 3rd. Jake Fortney <a href="/index.php?title=Page_torn_not_legible&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Page torn not legible (page does not exist)">page torn not legible</a> He commenced chopping and mowing. I pay him ^1/2 a Dollar pile it my self he pay me 65 cts per day for his board.</p> <p>W 4th. Teaming Cord wood for Mr John Goble, this pay him for pig Billing Jake one meal.</p> <p>Th. 5th. Jake three meals, Borrowed 3 Dolrs. of Ruby which pays J. Stafford and old Mr Shupe for 1^1/2 day with the Team thrashing.</p> <p>F. 6th, Jake &amp; Ben three meals each.</p> <p>S. 7th. Jake &amp; Ben three meals each. A half pound of Pork to James Davidson.</p> <p>S 8th.</p> <p>M. 9th. Two logs from Mr Delfs this is all I have to receive on Phils A/C Rod and Two small bolts from MacLachlin. Borrowed 25 cts of Christian.</p> <p>T. 10th. Sold 18 Bushls of Wheat at 65 cts per B. $11.70 cts.</p> <p>W. 11th. Delivered all my wheat at 65 cts per B. and realized the sum of $51.5 cts. Paid on Note held by H Hilker $30.00 Dolrs Paid three Dolrs I borrowed of Mr Ruby. Paid on a/c to Dun. Currie $6.00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><a href="/index.php?title=Page_torn_words_illegible&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Page torn words illegible (page does not exist)">page torn words illegible</a> Fortney should per agreement which is in the P. Leeder he is to have the land ready for croping by the first of Sept. and to wait for his wages till the crop can be marketed in the fall of 1864. I have to board him at the rate of one Dolr. and a half per Six days, the board to be deduct from his wages when the work is done. Jake three meals.</p> <p>F 13th. Paid my subscriptions and postage on the New Jerusalem Messenger and New Magazine $4.50 to J.J. Lehnen paid for Sunday school Manual and Deutsch Liturgy also a Catechism the sum of $1.37^1/2 . paid Canadian Postage on the Messenger and Magazine. <a href="/index.php?title=Page_torn_words_illegible&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Page torn words illegible (page does not exist)">page torn words illegible</a> ty Six cents per Charles Thirty Paid to Mr my Taxes on the Gore land. Paid James the sum of 75 cts. this was the balance on his A/C Paid James Davidson the balance on his A/C 82 cts. Paid Robert $4.00 this is Philip on the Interest due on the land. Jake one meal.</p> <p>S. 14th. Jake Two and Ben one meal.</p> <p>S 15th.</p> <p>M. 16th, Jake two meals Ben also.</p> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/84824f76907e0651e87a1c843b8cf0c7.pdf 491729ea99241b5a8d1fac30a10ec246 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Saugeen Dec.br 12th. 1861 N. E. Leeders Day Book & Memoranda. Continued Th 12th. Posted a letter to Mrs. Creek. Phil. working at the shed all day. Pair of shoes of J. George for Eddy. F. 13th. Pease to Rob. 107 lbs. Pease to myself 85 lbs these are the last of Roberts pease. 12 lbs of nails of Robert borrowed Philip working at the shed all day S. 14th. S. 15th. P. O Dolr. to N. C. Association if entered into. M. 16th. Pease of Philip. 83 lbs. Pease to Fortney on Robs A/C 133. lbs. Posted a letter to Sister Lizzie. T. 17th. 104 lbs of Pease of Philip. Received a letter from J. Craig Esqr. of Southampton demanding payment on a Note he holds against me. W. 18th. Th. 19th. Killed my four spring pigs & two for Philip. Due to Mr Goble for butchering as my share 25 cts. F. 20th Philip helping me all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8430666fe19809d681f0a6b1ce5a2bcf.pdf 5b35f809a1f3ca694433c1b79f9f87ec Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. S. 21st. S.22nd. M. 23rd. Thrased Philips wheat in half a day also half a day for me. Zant with his team Aaron Fortney with his team James Davidson & his brother John Salter, Stewart, James & Moffat Craig, Born, John Davidson was but half the day. Shells machine. T. 24th. Thrashing as before the same hands excepting [[Salter?]] Henry S. was in his place. For me ^1/2 of a day & Rob ^3/4. Omitted Last Saturday ^1/2 B. of Dried apples of Phil 125 cts. Oats to Fortney on Robs A/C. W. 25th. Bought a vest of Phil on A/C. Th. 26th. F 27th. Lent James Davidson 25 lbs of Flour. Phil ^3/4 of a day for me. S. 28th. S 29th. M. 30th. Volunteered to serve in the Militia. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/07cdda4dd04aa5d2f2261fa99f9eacad.pdf 75b04c434fb2ef3ad9f9c1a63aa813d7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. J. 31st. Paid Six Dollrs. to Mr. Joseph Craig of Southampton this is the first payment on a Note of Seventy five Dolrs. which he hold against me. This Note is the one I gave for my Oxen. N.E. Leeder Day Book and Memoranda for the year 1862. 1st. Appointed a Trustee for the New Church Society of Port Elgin 2nd. Received 44 lbs of Flour of James Davidson that he had borrowed of me. 3rd. Fetched my lost heifer from J. McCullochs due him for Keep 200 cts. Sold Edward Salter my Violin which he has to chop me three Cords of wood. S. 4th. S. 5th. M. 6th. T. 7th. Fritz. Schwendker commenced to cut cord wood. at 30 cts per. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3eec6b18645708af87180fdba8a8892b.pdf ae45a84d8ea861d52c7a9600f295f935 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. W. 8th. Th. 9th. Delivered of Roberts Fall Wheat to Messrs. L. & Ruby 53 B. 58 lbs. on A/C Also of Oats 11 B. 6 lbs. on A/C. Also to Fluhr 166 lbs of Oats @ 28 cts & received One Dolr. out of 133 cts the price. The wheat to Ruby is 83 cts. per B. and the oats 28 cts. Sister Lizzie returned. F. 10th. Sold Calder 33 B. 1 lb. of Fall wheat @ 75 cts. per B. and received Cash 24$ 76 cts. Paid Fred Stafford 17$ 75 cts. and received the Note that Rob Phil & me jointly gave his Brother William. Also received of Fred Stafford 116 cts. this pays for the Beef he had of me as per entry. Comming from Southampton got my off Oxes leg cut by a sleigh. and had to leave him in town at Hilberts. S. 11th. Borrowed of Messrs. L & Ruby the sum of Eleven Dolrs. Paid Mr. J. Goble 11 Dolrs. this being the amount due him by /robert for Interest on Mortgage to this date. S 12th. M. 13th. Traded a cap with Fritz S. for a pistol & traded the pistol with B. Fred for his old gun. I allowed him three Dolrs. for the gun & he allowed me a Dolr. for my pistol. T. Delivered wheat to L & Ruby at 75 cts. the last of Robs Fall wheat. Went to Southampton with Ned Shields. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/49403f81d794b83de38924ebfe717b03.pdf 13af987a86faa462494d69ec69107671 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. the Government Money on the whole Lot. Received of Born 14 B. 36 lbs. of pease with bags for which I must give him the same weight of pease for seed. Paid to Robert 14 B. 29 lbs. of pease per A/C. F 7th. Received an answer from the Emigration Agent Quebec. Stored 4 bags of wheat at Christian's Robs oxen ^1/2 day. S. 8th. Robs Oxen half day. S. 9th. M. 10th. T. 11th. Started for Mr. J. David's of Woolwich Township. Th. 20th. Returned last night from below. Paid Br. Lehnen the sum of four Dolrs. which I promised for Mr. Tuerk when he was on his Missionary tour also Four Dolrs 48 cts for the New Jerusalem Magazine & New Jerusalem Messenger also One Dolr & 38 cts for the True Christian Religion Paid Messrs L & Ruby 244 Dolrs. this is the balance on the Note due them since last Febry. Also One hundred Dolrs. on A/C to L & Ruby. Paid James George his shoemaking A/C. Eleven Dolrs. Eighty four cts. Paid Christ Schwendker Twenty five Dolrs this was Due by me to Brother Fritz. Christ will give him his note due in Six months for https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c9bee7564bcba23bc87bd8d46daff7bc.pdf 3b57a03f13175e4cdc92e30b85199627 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. for this money at six per d. interest. I have paid Fritz one yorker as interest on the money and he will burn my Note on the receipt of Christians Also paid Christian the balance due him on his a/c Fifteen Dolrs and Cts. This settles the a/c between him and me; except for the Deutsch books we had of Lehnen. Paid Uncle Iden Thirty Dolrs. and Ninety cts this is interest and compound interest on the Five hundred dolrs for which he holds a Mortgage against Robert. Paid Janet Craig 2 Dolrs. for two weeks work on the Eleventh Whilst below bought a pistol fifteen Dolrs. F. 21st. Paid Iden the balance of the four Dolrs. and thirty cents due him since last year on seed wheat a/c. Two Dolrs. & 36 cents. Paid James Stewart the sum of Fourteen Dolrs. Twenty five cents less hald a Dolr. paid him before. S. 22nd. S 23rd. N. 24th. Traded with Philip for his bob sleigh. I have given him my revolver and my old long sleigh and must owe him Eleven Dolrs beside also the four Dolrs due from him on his Taxes. I allow him. this makes the money I give him amount to Fifteen Dolrs. T. 25th. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/510d281505ce6ed82fbc3ece3817b23c.pdf dec50f3b66f994800dbe49cf789b08d3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. the man that hurt my ox. Brought the ox home he considering him able to come. He paid all the expenses for keep and attendtion & agreed to pay whatever was fair afterwards. Bought of Calder a few lbs of Oatmeal also length enough of rope to make two halter p.d. Settled with Christian Schwendker his A/C against me for Tailoring $57.37 cts. My a/c against him $42.97 which leaves a balance due him of $8.42. A/C received of Rinsie against me of $23.00. Interest on the same for 15 months $1.80. Churn & Stramer 2.00 Work by Sister Lizzie 5.25 cts. His total against me after Balancing our A/Cs, is $40.45 cts. To settle this I have given a Note to Brother Fritz Schwendker for $25.00. bearing six per cent Inter. for one year. Also a due bill on myself to Christian for $15.45 cts. this squares our A/Cs. to this date. Philip half day working for me. W. 15th. Th. 16th. F. 17th. S. 18th. S. 19th. N. 20th. sold my Lotm No. 30 Lake Range Saugeen also My Oxen, Cows, heifers, and calves: Sheep pigs, Wagon, plough Cooking stove, Hay, Straw, Turnips, and Lumber 16^1/2 Bushls. of wheat, 12 Bushls. of pease for the sum of https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/42a3535da602bebb4ed2dfd128dc7ac0.pdf 75569c3f7a1892de9aa6997b9eb0a026 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Two Thousand Dollars, I have to give him a free Deed. The purchaser is a Mr. John D. David of Woolwich. He signed an agreement to the effect that I give him possession on the Fourteenth day of February of the year of our Lord 1862. on the condition that I receive Two hundred and fifty Dollars down and Seventeen hundred and fifty when I transfer the lot to him. Witness C.F. Schwendker and Jacob Traflet. I received the above named sum and depositted it with L & Ruby taking a receipt for the same. Paid to D. MacTavish 14 Dolrs. being part payment of a note due him by Robert Memorandum 53.5860 Bushls. of Fall wheat @ 75 cts. $40.47 11^6/34 Oats, .28 4.13 Making a total of $44.60 the wheat was Roberts and is paid on a Note L & Ruby hold against me Dated Feb. 1st 1861. Also received from L & Ruby the Sum of Fourteen Dolrs. Seventy five cts. in cash which added to Eleven Dollars I borrowed from them for Mr. John Goble makes a sum total of $25.75 this amount is raised from a load and bag of fall wheat which I delivered for Robert. Took wheat to mill part for a grist and part to Store. Stored five bags of Fall Wheat with Brother Christian Sch. T. 21st. Stored five bags of Fall and Four of Spring wheat with Brother C. F. Schwendker. Paid L & Ruby the sum of Six Dollars on Roberts a/c for Donald MacTavish and Received Roberts Note of hand payable on the 1st of Janry. and Dated Saugeen Novbr. 6th. 1861. Traded with Philip for his Watch Gave him the old gun I got of Fred my Pick grubbing hoe two small chains for binding, and old red box. Paid Robert One Dolr. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bd68048d6079e66b040d19bb350d7350.pdf 81c6201c0b1a3a257f856f46d72acbc2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. W 22nd Stored 45 B 48 lbs of wheat at Shantz Mill for Robert Th. 23rd. Posted a letter to the Government of Emigration Agent Quebec F. 24th. S. 25th. Paid Roether Three Dollars & half for his German Dictionary. Lifted the Note Craig held against me for my Oxen by paying the sum of Seventy On Dolrs Fifty cts. being the balance due on the Note with 10per ct. interest on the whole Sum for four months. Paid John Zant the sum of Fifteen Dolrs. this being principal and Interest due him for two years. This evening we had another addition to our family in the shape of a little Son. Received of L & Ruby 150. Dolrs. being part of the sum deposited with them. Paid on Note to L & Ruby One Hundred Dolrs. T. 26th. M. 27th. Killed old Florence. Mr J. Goble butchering. R. 28th. Paid Mr. J. Goble the sum of Ten Dolrs. on A/C/ W. 29th. Paid my last years tax. the amount Eleven Dolrs. Forty One cts. Paid Roberts Taxes Ten Dolrs. Eighty Eight cts. Paid Fathers Taxes Fifty three cents. Paid https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/81f936a3a2e3add5ce85d0eb4282b13e.pdf f7e40a670e45dd5aaec56c9b34f2bee4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Taxes for Philip Eight Dolrs. Eight cents. Th. 30th. Sold James Davidson 105 lbs of Beef at 54 cts per lb. $4.20 cts. On Phils A/C Received of Philip Four Dolrs. Eight cents being part payment of Taxes. Paid Mr J. Goble in Beef for butchering. [[On?]] Mill yesterday 100 lbs of Flour of Robert F. 31st. Helping Robert to kill pigs part of the day. February S. 1st. S. 2nd. M. 3rd. T. 4th. Christian cut out a pair of trousers for me. not paid. W. 5th. Th. 6th. Made a bargain with Robert & Philip for Twenty five acres off each of their portions of the Gore They agreeing to take their Ten acres off the South corner of the Lot with a [[face?]] of Thirty Chains each on the Goderich Line. They will pay their share of https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/28f68add67a374fb9c6cf352f9af6a58.pdf 52bc070e89fd57d80e25aae02b7fa5b0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. W. 26th. Reother agreed to let me go into his house and if I have to leave in less than two months he will not charge me anything for it. Fritz Welling commenced to thrash pease for me this morning at a york sixpence per bushl. Th. 27th. Commenced to move out of my old house into Reothers Farm house. Bought a New Stove of Fred Lehnen sold him a cow hide and paid him over and above the cow hide for the stove pipe and pot covers. Twenty Six Dolrs. Robert and his oxen helping me all day. F. 28 Moving. Robert and Oxen helping. March S. 1st. Moving. Robert and Oxen helping. Philip helping to get wood. Mr. J. D. David and Family moved into my old house. Received one Dolr. From him for my chicken nests. Paid M. O Craig 87^1/2 cts as per order from Moses Eby of Port Elgin. S. 2nd M 3rd. T. 4th. Rob. working for me half day. W. 5th. Received Twelve hundred and Fifty Dolrs. of J.D. David on land ac. this makes 2000$ I have Received as per Agreement. Paid on Lot 30 Lake Range 206.50 cts. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/29f4679b3ea138d5249844a6fad0b13f.pdf 36824d93d8ef63efe035a86b25ff9b0d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. which is payment in full to the Government; and gave a transfer to John D. David. Paid on Lot No 8 in the sixth. Concession of Saugeen 191.60 cts. which is payment in full on said lot. Received of J.D. David $2.^75/100 for one barrell and 3^1/2 cords of wood. Paid to A. [[Maihale Esgr?]] for the transfer the sum of $1.^25/100. Paid to Messrs. L. & Ruby 12 Dolrs. for Nathl. Shell this is for two days thrashing. Paid Dilamon Bricker the sum pf 117 cts. for the plow chain I got of him last winter or early in the spring. Th. 6th. F. 7th. Lent J.Davidson Two Dolrs. and received his Note for the same bearing 10 per cent Int. and due a month from date. S. 8th. S. 9th. M. 10th. Fritz finished my pea thrashing. he and I cleaned them up 11 B. 17 lbs. to Fortney for Robert 14 B. 29 lbs. to Born for peas he let me have some few weeks since. 28 B. 51 lbs. to Robert. T. 11th. 85 Bushls. of Pease thrashed by Fritz Weller in 6^1/4 cents per bushl. Bought my old Fiddle off Ed Salter for One Dolr. paid. Two Dolrs. to Lizzie. 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 Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nathaniel Edward Leeder Sr. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1854-1895 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Bruce County, Saugeen Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary, 1854-1858 Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary, 1859-1861 Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary, 1861-1862 Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary, 1862-1863 Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary, 1863-1867 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript 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 Nathaniel E. Leeder Diary, 1861-1862 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 12, 1861 - March 11, 1862 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Bruce County, Saugeen Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. December 12, 1861 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saugeen Dec.br 12th. 1861</p> <p>N. E. Leeders Day Book &amp; Memoranda. Continued</p> <p>Th 12th. Posted a letter to Mrs. Creek. Phil. working at the shed all day. Pair of shoes of J. George for Eddy.</p> <p>F. 13th. Pease to Rob. 107 lbs. Pease to myself 85 lbs these are the last of Roberts pease. 12 lbs of nails of Robert borrowed Philip working at the shed all day</p> <p>S. 14th.</p> <p>S. 15th. P. O Dolr. to N. C. Association if entered into.</p> <p>M. 16th. Pease of Philip. 83 lbs. Pease to Fortney on Robs A/C 133. lbs. Posted a letter to Sister Lizzie.</p> <p>T. 17th. 104 lbs of Pease of Philip. Received a letter from J. Craig Esqr. of Southampton demanding payment on a Note he holds against me.</p> <p>W. 18th.</p> <p>Th. 19th. Killed my four spring pigs &amp; two for Philip. Due to Mr Goble for butchering as my share 25 cts.</p> <p>F. 20th Philip helping me all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>S. 21st.</p> <p>S.22nd.</p> <p>M. 23rd. Thrased Philips wheat in half a day also half a day for me. Zant with his team Aaron Fortney with his team James Davidson &amp; his brother John Salter, Stewart, James &amp; Moffat Craig, Born, John Davidson was but half the day. Shells machine.</p> <p>T. 24th. Thrashing as before the same hands excepting <a href="/index.php?title=Salter%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Salter? (page does not exist)">Salter?</a> Henry S. was in his place. For me ^1/2 of a day &amp; Rob ^3/4. Omitted Last Saturday ^1/2 B. of Dried apples of Phil 125 cts. Oats to Fortney on Robs A/C.</p> <p>W. 25th. Bought a vest of Phil on A/C.</p> <p>Th. 26th.</p> <p>F 27th. Lent James Davidson 25 lbs of Flour. Phil ^3/4 of a day for me.</p> <p>S. 28th.</p> <p>S 29th.</p> <p>M. 30th. Volunteered to serve in the Militia.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>J. 31st. Paid Six Dollrs. to Mr. Joseph Craig of Southampton this is the first payment on a Note of Seventy five Dolrs. which he hold against me. This Note is the one I gave for my Oxen.</p> <p>N.E. Leeder Day Book and Memoranda for the year 1862.</p> <p>1st. Appointed a Trustee for the New Church Society of Port Elgin</p> <p>2nd. Received 44 lbs of Flour of James Davidson that he had borrowed of me.</p> <p>3rd. Fetched my lost heifer from J. McCullochs due him for Keep 200 cts. Sold Edward Salter my Violin which he has to chop me three Cords of wood.</p> <p>S. 4th.</p> <p>S. 5th.</p> <p>M. 6th.</p> <p>T. 7th. Fritz. Schwendker commenced to cut cord wood. at 30 cts per.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>W. 8th.</p> <p>Th. 9th. Delivered of Roberts Fall Wheat to Messrs. L. &amp; Ruby 53 B. 58 lbs. on A/C Also of Oats 11 B. 6 lbs. on A/C. Also to Fluhr 166 lbs of Oats @ 28 cts &amp; received One Dolr. out of 133 cts the price. The wheat to Ruby is 83 cts. per B. and the oats 28 cts. Sister Lizzie returned.</p> <p>F. 10th. Sold Calder 33 B. 1 lb. of Fall wheat @ 75 cts. per B. and received Cash 24$ 76 cts. Paid Fred Stafford 17$ 75 cts. and received the Note that Rob Phil &amp; me jointly gave his Brother William. Also received of Fred Stafford 116 cts. this pays for the Beef he had of me as per entry. Comming from Southampton got my off Oxes leg cut by a sleigh. and had to leave him in town at Hilberts.</p> <p>S. 11th. Borrowed of Messrs. L &amp; Ruby the sum of Eleven Dolrs. Paid Mr. J. Goble 11 Dolrs. this being the amount due him by /robert for Interest on Mortgage to this date.</p> <p>S 12th.</p> <p>M. 13th. Traded a cap with Fritz S. for a pistol &amp; traded the pistol with B. Fred for his old gun. I allowed him three Dolrs. for the gun &amp; he allowed me a Dolr. for my pistol.</p> <p>T. Delivered wheat to L &amp; Ruby at 75 cts. the last of Robs Fall wheat. Went to Southampton with Ned Shields.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the Government Money on the whole Lot. Received of Born 14 B. 36 lbs. of pease with bags for which I must give him the same weight of pease for seed. Paid to Robert 14 B. 29 lbs. of pease per A/C.</p> <p>F 7th. Received an answer from the Emigration Agent Quebec. Stored 4 bags of wheat at Christian's Robs oxen ^1/2 day.</p> <p>S. 8th. Robs Oxen half day.</p> <p>S. 9th.</p> <p>M. 10th.</p> <p>T. 11th. Started for Mr. J. David's of Woolwich Township.</p> <p>Th. 20th. Returned last night from below. Paid Br. Lehnen the sum of four Dolrs. which I promised for Mr. Tuerk when he was on his Missionary tour also Four Dolrs 48 cts for the New Jerusalem Magazine &amp; New Jerusalem Messenger also One Dolr &amp; 38 cts for the True Christian Religion Paid Messrs L &amp; Ruby 244 Dolrs. this is the balance on the Note due them since last Febry. Also One hundred Dolrs. on A/C to L &amp; Ruby. Paid James George his shoemaking A/C. Eleven Dolrs. Eighty four cts. Paid Christ Schwendker Twenty five Dolrs this was Due by me to Brother Fritz. Christ will give him his note due in Six months for</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>for this money at six per d. interest. I have paid Fritz one yorker as interest on the money and he will burn my Note on the receipt of Christians Also paid Christian the balance due him on his a/c Fifteen Dolrs and Cts. This settles the a/c between him and me; except for the Deutsch books we had of Lehnen. Paid Uncle Iden Thirty Dolrs. and Ninety cts this is interest and compound interest on the Five hundred dolrs for which he holds a Mortgage against Robert. Paid Janet Craig 2 Dolrs. for two weeks work on the Eleventh Whilst below bought a pistol fifteen Dolrs.</p> <p>F. 21st. Paid Iden the balance of the four Dolrs. and thirty cents due him since last year on seed wheat a/c. Two Dolrs. &amp; 36 cents. Paid James Stewart the sum of Fourteen Dolrs. Twenty five cents less hald a Dolr. paid him before.</p> <p>S. 22nd.</p> <p>S 23rd. N. 24th. Traded with Philip for his bob sleigh. I have given him my revolver and my old long sleigh and must owe him Eleven Dolrs beside also the four Dolrs due from him on his Taxes. I allow him. this makes the money I give him amount to Fifteen Dolrs.</p> <p>T. 25th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the man that hurt my ox. Brought the ox home he considering him able to come. He paid all the expenses for keep and attendtion &amp; agreed to pay whatever was fair afterwards. Bought of Calder a few lbs of Oatmeal also length enough of rope to make two halter p.d. Settled with Christian Schwendker his A/C against me for Tailoring $57.37 cts. My a/c against him $42.97 which leaves a balance due him of $8.42. A/C received of Rinsie against me of $23.00. Interest on the same for 15 months $1.80. Churn &amp; Stramer 2.00 Work by Sister Lizzie 5.25 cts. His total against me after Balancing our A/Cs, is $40.45 cts. To settle this I have given a Note to Brother Fritz Schwendker for $25.00. bearing six per cent Inter. for one year. Also a due bill on myself to Christian for $15.45 cts. this squares our A/Cs. to this date. Philip half day working for me.</p> <p>W. 15th.</p> <p>Th. 16th.</p> <p>F. 17th.</p> <p>S. 18th.</p> <p>S. 19th. N. 20th. sold my Lotm No. 30 Lake Range Saugeen also My Oxen, Cows, heifers, and calves: Sheep pigs, Wagon, plough Cooking stove, Hay, Straw, Turnips, and Lumber 16^1/2 Bushls. of wheat, 12 Bushls. of pease for the sum of</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Two Thousand Dollars, I have to give him a free Deed. The purchaser is a Mr. John D. David of Woolwich. He signed an agreement to the effect that I give him possession on the Fourteenth day of February of the year of our Lord 1862. on the condition that I receive Two hundred and fifty Dollars down and Seventeen hundred and fifty when I transfer the lot to him. Witness C.F. Schwendker and Jacob Traflet. I received the above named sum and depositted it with L &amp; Ruby taking a receipt for the same. Paid to D. MacTavish 14 Dolrs. being part payment of a note due him by Robert Memorandum 53.5860 Bushls. of Fall wheat @ 75 cts. $40.47 11^6/34 Oats, .28 4.13 Making a total of $44.60 the wheat was Roberts and is paid on a Note L &amp; Ruby hold against me Dated Feb. 1st 1861. Also received from L &amp; Ruby the Sum of Fourteen Dolrs. Seventy five cts. in cash which added to Eleven Dollars I borrowed from them for Mr. John Goble makes a sum total of $25.75 this amount is raised from a load and bag of fall wheat which I delivered for Robert. Took wheat to mill part for a grist and part to Store. Stored five bags of Fall Wheat with Brother Christian Sch.</p> <p>T. 21st. Stored five bags of Fall and Four of Spring wheat with Brother C. F. Schwendker. Paid L &amp; Ruby the sum of Six Dollars on Roberts a/c for Donald MacTavish and Received Roberts Note of hand payable on the 1st of Janry. and Dated Saugeen Novbr. 6th. 1861. Traded with Philip for his Watch Gave him the old gun I got of Fred my Pick grubbing hoe two small chains for binding, and old red box. Paid Robert One Dolr.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>W 22nd Stored 45 B 48 lbs of wheat at Shantz Mill for Robert</p> <p>Th. 23rd. Posted a letter to the Government of Emigration Agent Quebec</p> <p>F. 24th.</p> <p>S. 25th. Paid Roether Three Dollars &amp; half for his German Dictionary. Lifted the Note Craig held against me for my Oxen by paying the sum of Seventy On Dolrs Fifty cts. being the balance due on the Note with 10per ct. interest on the whole Sum for four months. Paid John Zant the sum of Fifteen Dolrs. this being principal and Interest due him for two years. This evening we had another addition to our family in the shape of a little Son. Received of L &amp; Ruby 150. Dolrs. being part of the sum deposited with them. Paid on Note to L &amp; Ruby One Hundred Dolrs.</p> <p>T. 26th.</p> <p>M. 27th. Killed old Florence. Mr J. Goble butchering.</p> <p>R. 28th. Paid Mr. J. Goble the sum of Ten Dolrs. on A/C/</p> <p>W. 29th. Paid my last years tax. the amount Eleven Dolrs. Forty One cts. Paid Roberts Taxes Ten Dolrs. Eighty Eight cts. Paid Fathers Taxes Fifty three cents. Paid</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Taxes for Philip Eight Dolrs. Eight cents.</p> <p>Th. 30th. Sold James Davidson 105 lbs of Beef at 54 cts per lb. $4.20 cts. On Phils A/C Received of Philip Four Dolrs. Eight cents being part payment of Taxes. Paid Mr J. Goble in Beef for butchering. <a href="/index.php?title=On%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="On? (page does not exist)">On?</a> Mill yesterday 100 lbs of Flour of Robert</p> <p>F. 31st. Helping Robert to kill pigs part of the day.</p> <p>February</p> <p>S. 1st.</p> <p>S. 2nd.</p> <p>M. 3rd.</p> <p>T. 4th. Christian cut out a pair of trousers for me. not paid.</p> <p>W. 5th.</p> <p>Th. 6th. Made a bargain with Robert &amp; Philip for Twenty five acres off each of their portions of the Gore They agreeing to take their Ten acres off the South corner of the Lot with a <a href="/index.php?title=Face%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Face? (page does not exist)">face?</a> of Thirty Chains each on the Goderich Line. They will pay their share of</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>W. 26th. Reother agreed to let me go into his house and if I have to leave in less than two months he will not charge me anything for it. Fritz Welling commenced to thrash pease for me this morning at a york sixpence per bushl.</p> <p>Th. 27th. Commenced to move out of my old house into Reothers Farm house. Bought a New Stove of Fred Lehnen sold him a cow hide and paid him over and above the cow hide for the stove pipe and pot covers. Twenty Six Dolrs. Robert and his oxen helping me all day.</p> <p>F. 28 Moving. Robert and Oxen helping.</p> <p>March S. 1st. Moving. Robert and Oxen helping. Philip helping to get wood. Mr. J. D. David and Family moved into my old house. Received one Dolr. From him for my chicken nests. Paid M. O Craig 87^1/2 cts as per order from Moses Eby of Port Elgin.</p> <p>S. 2nd</p> <p>M 3rd.</p> <p>T. 4th. Rob. working for me half day.</p> <p>W. 5th. Received Twelve hundred and Fifty Dolrs. of J.D. David on land ac. this makes 2000$ I have Received as per Agreement. Paid on Lot 30 Lake Range 206.50 cts.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>which is payment in full to the Government; and gave a transfer to John D. David. Paid on Lot No 8 in the sixth. Concession of Saugeen 191.60 cts. which is payment in full on said lot. Received of J.D. David $2.^75/100 for one barrell and 3^1/2 cords of wood. Paid to A. <a href="/index.php?title=Maihale_Esgr%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Maihale Esgr? (page does not exist)">Maihale Esgr?</a> for the transfer the sum of $1.^25/100. Paid to Messrs. L. &amp; Ruby 12 Dolrs. for Nathl. Shell this is for two days thrashing. Paid Dilamon Bricker the sum pf 117 cts. for the plow chain I got of him last winter or early in the spring.</p> <p>Th. 6th.</p> <p>F. 7th. Lent J.Davidson Two Dolrs. and received his Note for the same bearing 10 per cent Int. and due a month from date.</p> <p>S. 8th.</p> <p>S. 9th.</p> <p>M. 10th. Fritz finished my pea thrashing. he and I cleaned them up 11 B. 17 lbs. to Fortney for Robert 14 B. 29 lbs. to Born for peas he let me have some few weeks since. 28 B. 51 lbs. to Robert.</p> <p>T. 11th. 85 Bushls. of Pease thrashed by Fritz Weller in 6^1/4 cents per bushl. Bought my old Fiddle off Ed Salter for One Dolr. paid. Two Dolrs. to Lizzie.</p> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4b35621a887db908784523c433814ede.pdf e1a13a99b48f8861a1192561d54872a4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Saugeen March 4th 1859 Nathaniel, Edward Leeder's Day Book, and Memoranda. Due to me by Robert Craig as balance when we settled three Dol.rs and sixty cts. Janry 18th Salt Eighty seven lbs of Robert Craig Joseph Fortney Thirty lbs of Oats Do Do Do {meaning: the same as above} One pair of shoes for Mother of James George Two Dol.rs twenty five cts. On C. Seaforts Boots Two Dol.rs fifty cts. to J. George Pair of Boots for Robert of James George Four Dol.rs fifty cts. Soling Phillips Boots by J George One Dol. Mending Fathers Boots by James George Twelve a half cts. Sent to G Keep Oats <s>in</s> Eighty five lbs Oa{cut off} Sixty nine lbs. Oats One hundred fifty and {cut off} lbs. One days work <s>with</s> of cattle without driver <s>by</s> to Jos{eph} Fortneys. Half day horses and driver to J. Fortney's. Three Bushels and a half of potatoes to John Weld. Two days work for J. Fortney by myself. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/23337f0904fd2bd5258224517f10e031.pdf a3eefbe79ed1833bbec0031cb4deff04 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [[Blank page]] https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/41bad30bd9b9cc287b420fc44c2890ea.pdf 56fcc09f26696d1ce67e1b1321784d7c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Saugeen January 14th 1860 N.E. Leeder's Day book & Memoranda, S. A. Note to Otis Dumpier for the sum of one hundred and sixty five Dolrs dated Janry tenth 1860 and bearing fifteen for it interest due. January 1st 1861 signed by Robert & me. John Goble getting out stuff for Robs House. M. 16th. John Goble working as above T 17th. John Goble working as above. Settled with Samuel Bricker for three years sawing. Gave him my note of hands nine months from date with six per cent Interest for the sum of Fifty three Dollars Eighty two cents. Received two Deutsch books from Mr. Lehnen unpaid. F 20th. Settled with James Stewart for the years 1858 9 Due to him at the present the sum of Four Dol. thirty eight cents. Sa 21st. Eleven Bushels of Barley to Otis Dumpier at Fifty cents pr Bush. M 23rd. Ninety lbs of Barley to Christian Schwendker at Fifty cents pr. B. T 24th. Robert working for John Zant W 25th Robert working for John Zant Th 26th Robert working for John Zant. James Craig with cattle hauling house lumber for me. M 30th 1 Bushel of Pease to Christian Schwendker at five yorkers per B. February M. 6th. A load of straw to Otis Dumpier Two Dol. T 7th One Bush of Pease to William Telford. at five yorker shillings. S. 11th. Half a cord of wood to Lodge trustees at one Dol. and 25 cents per Cord. Th. 23rd 10 Bush. 54 lbs of Pease to C.F. Schwendker $6.30 F. 24th. Paid by Mr. Delf for me 17 Dol. three cents. this being the https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/762476ef18f9e5ad5cc058667ba45fa9.pdf b4a6e15d88a4362c21823e9420e31578 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. the amount of my Taxes for the past year March F 2nd. Mr John Goble working S 3rd Mr John Goble working. An order to Mr Delf for five Bushels of spring wheat at 75 cents pr. B M. 5th Mr John Goble working. T 6th Mr John Goble working. W 7th. Mr John Goble working. Th 8th Sent a letter to Christie & Corbet John Goble work. Fr 9th John Goble working half the day. S 10th. 696 lbs of Pease to Henry Hilker the same paying him for advancing Six and a half Dollars to M. Herriman W. 14th. Seven Bushels Pease to Ronald MacDonald. four Dol. 3 yorkers. wheat. I have received John Goble working. Th. 15th. John Goble working. F 16th. John Goble working. S 17th John Goble working. Paid four Dolrs. to Mrs W. Telford on her husbands ale M 19th John Goble working half a day. T 20th Posted a letter to Mrs Alfred Parker: Mr Goble 1^1/2 days Raising House & putting Rafters on Raised the House on the 26th. Began flooring on the 29th. Davidson 50 lbs of Corn Meal. Davidson Corn Meal 32 labs. April. T 3rd. One day to Davidson thrashing Oats. W 4th Davidson commenced to thrash barley M 9 One box of Rinsie 3 $ which is settled for me by CF Schwendker. John Goble working. Traded Pease for potatoes with Michael Andreas. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f46f1fde1ab0bde4dcc1dd3a9876179d.pdf ea24274dd184afaffb8bc865057ce53f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. T. 10th. John Goble working Flour to Davidson 100 lbs. W. 11th. John Goble working. Mr. Davidson cleaned Barley. Th. 12th. John Goble working. Davidson Thrashing Pease Received a letter from Christie and Corbet. F. 13th. John Goble working. Davidson Thrashing. S. 14th. James & William Davidson Thrashing. Paid Iden Goble six bushls. of Barley two bushels for Fathers boots & four for Turnips. M. 16th. Settled with Arthur Delf my account for Pease, Wheat, Corn, Salt etc. $18.91^1/2 his account against me, for Taxes and money borrowed $18.83^1/2. Received Cash 25 cents for onions. 135 lbs of Pease, to William Telford. 13 Bush. 6 lbs of Pease to Samuel Bricker Self 9 bush. of Pease. paid. Davidson thrashing. Commenced digging in the garden. 1^1/2 B of Clover seed from Bricker. T. 17th. Davidson thrashing pease. Four Bushels of pease to William Stafford at 62^1/2 cyts. p. b. received theron 62^1/2 cts. W 18th. Davidson thrashing. Sowed 7 Bushels of Wheat in the corner by of Gobles & Craigs. Received 2 Dolrs. from Me. Neelands in advance for pease. Th 19th. Davidson thrashing. Four Bush of Pease & seven lbs to Patton & 106 six lbs of Barley. F 20th. Davidson Thrashing. Commenced sowing pease in the field in front of the barn, sowing without harrowing three bushels p. Acre. Received from William Stafford the balance due on his pease $187^1/2 cts. S 21st Davidson thrashing. Omittted on the 19th. Sowed Cabbage seed. Sowed Tomato seed. M 23rd. Davidson working. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3b109f9051a9151f200afc64b771ffce.pdf adbcfd238bf2beb370e376ddd8462699 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. T 24th. Davidson working. 104 lbs of Flour to Davidson. 8 B. of Pease to Neelands received 3 Dol. being the balance on the same W 25th. Davidson thrashing, finished. Sow pigged four Pigs. Th 26.th Sowing the upper half of the pea field. Mary wrote to her Father., letter Postage s1.5 d currency F. 27th. Finished sowing pease: sowed them without dragging on land plowed this spring, at the rate of three Bushels per acre. S. 28th Received a Summons to the Division Court confessed judgement and paid 3 Dollars leaving 3.81 cts yet to pay. The note was for seed wheat for Davidson which I pay and trade of cash to him for work. Settled with Dumpier by receipting the sum of 380 cts on the back of his note. (Omiited yesterday) sowed Onion leek & Beet seed. Today sowed pease and planted strawberry plants. Received from Henry Willimere One Dollar being part payment on two bushels of peace at 62^1/2 cts per B. M 30th. To Davidson two B. of Pease at 62^1/2cts. May T.1st To James Turner 128 lbs of Pease at 75 cts. per Busl. W. 2nd Salter the wagon for half day 25 cts. Th 3rd Posted a letter to Christie & Corbett, another to Robert Young. Inveraray. Ten Bushels of Peas to Michael Andreas for which I have received Twenty B. of Potatoes. F 4th. Commenced to sow Clover seed in the [[Pea?]] field. Sowed 8 Pints an acre. 7 Pints of Clover and 2 of Timothy mixed. Traded ^1/2 lbs of Pease for https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c5fc11959b2190c689b699faffac2c46.pdf 638f9c6ed7e8988af940d2bd0a7f9747 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. the same of wheat. Settled with James Davidson for his fathers thrashing Received before today 808 cts worth of stuff today 2 Dollars worth of flour which made us square. S. 5th. Settled with James Salter his account against me forty bushls. of Lime at 10 d. per bushl. £ 1.13.4 d. Three cows to Bull $3. Total £2.18.4 My A/c against him One lb. of Turnip seed s.2.6 d. forty lbs of Flour 8 shilgs 2 Bush of Fall wheat 8 sh. 5 Bush of Spring wheat s.15.7^1/2 d. 30 lbs of Flour 5.7^1/2 d Total £1.19.9 d. deduct the value of three B. of Pease which I let him have and there is s.7 and 4 d due him yet. Finished sowing Clover seed. W. 9th. Sowed wheat in the upper field 3 Bushels Th. 10th. Settled with John Goble. His left against Me for Interest on land for three years last April the fourth of this year is Thirty two Dollars Forty cents. My A/C against him for the same period is Seven Dollars Forty cents Ver. 1.96 cts for Beef from Craigs 4.50 for Thrashing 1.00 for Portmanteau. Paid him Eleven Dol. 87 cts from The Lumber & this he received for me on the ninth. Balance due Mr. Goble $13.13 cts. for the same I have given him a due bill Memoranda 1 Bushel of Buck wheat to Mr Goble sometime spring which may be entered here but of that I am not certain this goes on the new a/c. Due Mr Goble 1 Dol. for water carriage. Fortney half a day with waggon. Saturday 12th. 47 lbs of Buck wheat to John Kennedy at 50 cts per Bush. 26 lbs of Flour to J Davidson at 2^1/4 cents per lb. Fetched Seed wheat from Mill. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fef6e380bae506196451b76d7a6fc743.pdf 2fab201923a2a6a7da2538800a41116d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. M. 14th. Sowed fifteen Bls of Wheat of 11^1/2 Acres of land which was fall wheat stubble T 15th. Mr J Goble working the other day I should have stated that the settlement between me and Mr Goble did not include work done for me the past winter. W. 16th. Mr J Goble half day. 94 lbs of Buckwheat Flour at per lb to James Davidson. Friday 18th. A letter from Christie and Corbett 7 cts. Postage dated Owen Sound 12th. instant S. 19th. First little sow six pigs. M. 21st Second sow with five little pigs. Salter the wagon - half day. T 22nd. Third sow with eight little ones. Omitted Sunday 20th. Florence of a cow calf Mary planted out 800 cabbage plants. W. 23rd. Half day sowing wheat for Davidson. Forty eight lbs of Buckwheat flour at 2 cts per lb.. Yesterday evening a letter from Cousin John W. for father. Th 24th. Received from Robert Young two papers relating to the Town hall. One dozen Herrings for 9 d. from Uncle Iden. & delivered the above named papers to J [[Seage?]] F 25th. One dozen Herrings for nine pence from Uncle Iden. S 26th. One Trout from Iden Goble 12^1/2cts. Fortney the wagon half day. 60 lbs of Barley to Salter at 50 cts per Bushl. M. 28th. A pair of [[Coburgers= sheep?]] $2^1/2. from George Posted latter to Christie & Corbett containing my note for $137 this being the amount at present due them. W. 30th Planted 300 Cabbages. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/26b3b0b438b07beeb93fb7e4c57665c1.pdf 59ea0c575728e06e496eda432be0a220 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Th. 31t. Planted 230 Cabbage plants. Planted Beans. Planted Cucumber seed. Planted a few potatoes for early use. June F 1st. Last evening by Phi;. received one centre.pin Big Pinion. Two small Pinions & to roller bearers from Owen Sound. Paid:Seven Bushels of Potatoes from Christ Schwendker One Pair of Coburgs for Fred from George 2^3/4 D. S 2nd. 1 dozn Herrings of Uncle Iden 9 d. 2 Bushls of Barley to H. Willimere at 50 cts per B. finished setting posts at the back of the garden. Commenced planting potatoes. M. 4th 16 lbs of barley to Willimere. Fr. 8th. Craigs plowing with our oxen S 9th Craigs draging with our Oxen Monday 11th. 1 Dozen Herrings of Uncle Iden 9 d. Fred loging for Willimere. W 13th. Finished planting potatoes. Th 14th. Soleing my Coburgs 100.75 cts by J. George. M 18th From Iden fish 4 d. T 19th. Made a bargain with Fred to chop me two acres of Bush at five Dolrs. per Acre and eight days is the time allowed for an acre every day over time he has to give me three yorkers for his board. He commenced this morning. W. 20th. Fred working. Sowed my Turnip seed. Th 21st Settled with William Telford Blacksmith His A/C against me $20.64^1/2. My A/C against him for Pease Cash and Wheat $16.25^1/2. Balance due him Four Dols. thirty nine cts. Mr John Goble altered Buck and Lion and the old sows pig. Fred chopping. F 22nd. John Goble two pigs 75 cents each. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b923041c5aeb1d8ad0f29085420caab3.pdf 3f4c00ce62d35f0ba7301c5313ed11ce Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Fred working. S. 23rd Fred working. Two pigs to Iden at 75 cents each. Two pigs to James Stewart at 75 cents each By MacLachlin, mending spade. Roberts boat from CF Schwendker. M. 25th. A pig to Margerate Stewart for half a Dol. Cash. A block cleaner cleaned our old block and fixed mothers old watch paid him in cash one Dol and a half. borrow half a Dol. from Mrs Stewart & another half from Uncle Iden. Working at Road work. commenced this morning. S. 30th. Finished road work We have worked eight days for myself, five for Robert two for Father, and two for Fred. Two pigs to William Davidson. Trout from Iden Goble 6 d. July M. 2nd. Commenced logging. W. 4th. Mr J Goble killed the fatted Calf. Th. 5th. Mr J Goble went to Southampton with the Calf and sold it for Six Doll. and two shillings and four pence. Bought hooping & rivets two Shillings and eight pence. Left the skin with J. George it weighed fifteen lbs. at nine cents per lb. this goes on his a/c Mr. Goble is paid. F 6th. A pair of Coburgs for Robert from J. George $2.75 cts. M 9th. Sold two male pigs to Martin Eby for one Dol. Paid. T. 10th. Settled with Uncle Iden Goble to this date that we might be able to get the proper writings on the land I purchased from him for https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d51c80a4bf0a52361032bfd9ac134661.pdf 781766250c707c2a48fb4648c7067b4f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. V the sum of Fifty Six pounds five Shillings. The sum I am indebted to Mr Goble is Four hundred & Eighty seven Dolrs. Sixty one cts. That is Two hundred & twenty five Dolars. purchase money on the Land which is Forty five acres off the Eastern end of lot Thirty one Lake shore Range in the township of Saugeen. Two Notes of the collective value of Two hundred & Nineteen Dolrs. Forty four Cts. with interest and compound interest on the same to this date. This A/C does not include a few trifling items which I have had since Janry. 1860 nor does it affect any entry which I may have against him since that date. Omitted above between same and to this date Since Janry. 1st 1859. W. 11th. Commenced haying. Th 12th. Fortney the wagon all day. Salter Three lbs. of shingle nails borrowed. F 13th. Fortney the wagon Omiited on the 10th 31 herrings of Iden 37^1/2 cts. M. 16th. Witness to the giving of A Deed for Twenty two and a half acres of Land on Lot Thirty one Lake shore Range by Iden Goble to Robert and also to Philip. Also A Deed to Robert & Philip by Mr. John Goble for the same number of Acres to each. Also of the giving of a Mortgage for the Sum of Five hundred Dolrs. to Mr Iden Goble by Robert payable five years from date & bearing a yearly interest of six per Ct. Also of the giving of another to Mr John Goble for the sum of One hundred & Eighty Dolrs. with yearly interest at six per cent, payable Three years from sale. Received Eight Dolrs. from Iden and Two from John Goble Cash. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/60a0367d9d880219ae839457f5453279.pdf 7a1f9e406acb731355b9df5c8cf46201 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. W 18th. A Chest for Maria from Rinsie which Christian will settle for me. price ) Maria received a letter from her Father. Th 19th. Sold a pig to the Potter for one Dol. which he will settle with Mother. F 20th. Finished haying. William Stafford Wagon half day S 21st. Posted a letter to Robert Young on Lodge business. Also a letter to Messrs. Christie & Corbett enquiring for my old notes which have not been sent. Delivered Notes to the parties who stand good for Rent belonging to the different congregations preaching in the Good Templars Hall. T. 24th. Received the Deeds from Roy also the Mortgages for the Gobles & paid him for the same the sum of $7^1/2 Dolrs. Received from Iden Goble the sum of Seven & a half Dolrs. Made a bargain with James Salter to cut six and a quarter acres of pease for twenty bushels. W. 25th. Hoe & upright for cradle 68 cents of MacLachlin F 27th. Fred working. S. 28th. Fred working. Salter hoeing Turnips, but board from Kinsies 12^1/2 Dolrs. which CF Schwendker will settle for me. M 30th. Made a bargain with Mr James Salter to hoe my turnips for the sum of Three & a Half Dolrs. this pay also for the days work on Saturday. Commenced cutting Fall wheat in the field next to Georges. it was rather green. Mr J. Goble working in the house. Fred working. Fifty one lbs of Oats to Salter. Sent. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d36c5b9e8cabd1b1ee2d8dfe79fe1e4d.pdf a1eadeacc5f4daf6383639e29ed28b6b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. J. 31st Mr John Goble planeing. Salter working at his job. Fred at his. Not working in the Harvest. Received a letter from Christie & Corbett containing my old Notes. Sent in my bill for Cord wood delivered last winter to the Trustees of the Good Templars Hall Amount Two Dolrs & a half. August W. 1st Mr John Goble siding front of the new house. Salter working at his turnip job. Fred commenced his chopping and finished his underbrushing. One trout from Iden Th. 2 Salter working at his turnip job. Fred chopping. Mr Goble working at the siding. recommenced in the wheat. Omitted stating that we cut 36 stooks in the first half day; and today 50. F 3rd Salter finished his job of Turnip hoeing S 4th. Fred working. Mr J Goble siding the east end of new house. Cut Fifty-five stooks of Fall wheat. M. 6th. Cut Fifty-five Stooks of fall wheat Fred chopping Mr J. Goble siding & fixing windows J. 7th Finished cutting wheat in the field next to Craigs; cut 47 stooks today which makes a total of 243 stooks in this field. Mr Goble fixing windows. Salter commenced his job at the pease. Davidson also commenced to cut at the rate of three Bushels per acre for all the cuts. W 8th. Mr J Goble fixing windows in the new house Fred chopping half day, Salter & Davidson and Son at the pease. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5f561be3005c694648bdeffd92c0136b.pdf a4db5a218ce2441a67e217043cae5bb8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [[this is a copy of page 13]] J. 31st Mr John Goble planeing. Salter working at his job. Fred at his. Not working in the Harvest. Received a letter from Christie & Corbett containing my old Notes. Sent in my bill for Cord wood delivered last winter to the Trustees of the Good Templars Hall Amount Two Dolrs & a half. August W. 1st Mr John Goble siding front of the new house. Salter working at his turnip job. Fred commenced his chopping and finished his underbrushing. One trout from Iden Th. 2 Salter working at his turnip job. Fred chopping. Mr Goble working at the siding. recommenced in the wheat. Omitted stating that we cut 36 stooks in the first half day; and today 50. F 3rd Salter finished his job of Turnip hoeing S 4th. Fred working. Mr J Goble siding the east end of new house. Cut Fifty-five stooks of Fall wheat. M. 6th. Cut Fifty-five Stooks of fall wheat Fred chopping Mr J. Goble siding & fixing windows J. 7th Finished cutting wheat in the field next to Craigs; cut 47 stooks today which makes a total of 243 stooks in this field. Mr Goble fixing windows. Salter commenced his job at the pease. Davidson also commenced to cut at the rate of three Bushels per acre for all the cuts. W 8th. Mr J Goble fixing windows in the new house Fred chopping half day, Salter & Davidson and Son at the pease. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ece0f8648cbf2228cd40022c5ca48c7b.pdf fc3078610c8bb31d7d3a1dfa4bc33539 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Th. 9th. Salter cutting pease. Davidson cutting pease. Christian Ruhdrelt commenced cutting this morn he is to have three Bushls. per acre. Fred working at his job. Mr J Goble fixing the windows. Borrowed Sixty six lbs of flour of Stewart owe him forty one lbs before this. Two pigs to Mose Eby Two Dolrs. not paid. Cut 31 stooks of Fall wheat in Philips lower field. F 10th. Salter working at his pease. Christian & Davidson also. Carted five loads of wheat from the field next Craigs. S 11th. Davidson finished cutting his three acres of pease. Carted five loads more of wheat from the field next Craigs. Cut 13 stooks of wheat in Phils lower field. M 13th Mr J Goble planeing, flooring etc. Salter cutting pease T. 14th Mr J Goble working as yesterday. Salter cutting pease. Christian Ruhardt cutting pease. Fred chopping. Paid Sam Bruker his flour 70 lbs which we had from mill by mistake. Lent Christian Schwendker 100 lbs of flour. Sold MacLachlin 113 lbs of flour at 2^1/2 cts per lb. Sold James George 32 lbs of flour at 2^1/2cts. Sold Salter 98 lbs of flour at 2^1/2 cts. Paid back to James Stewart the flour I borrowed of him 167 lbs. Cut 23 stooks of wheat. W. 15th. Mr J Goble glazing and hanging door. Fred & W. Davidson his [[ courets?]] two days. Salter cutting pease. Cut forty stooks of wheat Florence and Lilly to Salters Bull. Th. 16th. Mr J Goble fixing door and planeing floor. Fred chopping. Salter cutting pease. Cut 17 stooks of wheat carted all from the field by https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ec263234ee421fbc5b72a9128064fb4a.pdf a4f822c54f1bd84997b3c576937d70bd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Craigs. Lambert ordered fifty Bushls. of wheat fall to be delivered at Shantzs to be paid for by the middle of October. Received of Mr J. George the sum of two & half Dolrs for Cord wood delivered to Lodge Trustees. F 17th. Cut 54 stooks of wheat Fred (two days) chopping. S 18th. Cut 38 stooks of wheat. Fred (two days) chopping. Salter cutting pease yesterday and today M 20th. Salter finished cutting pease. Fred chopping Agreed with James Davidson to pay him 75 cts whilst working in the harvest and 50 cents per day when working at other work. James Davidson one day raking and binding. Cut fifty six stooks of wheat. Agreed to pay Joseph Forthey 2^1/4 Dolrs. for a Jack and edging plane. Lent 28 and 9 lbs of Salt with the bag to Joseph Fortney. T. 21st. James Davidson working at raking & binding. Finished this forenoon cutting fall wheat in Philips lower field cut nineteen stooks. Commenced cutting spring wheat in the corner between Craig & John Gobles line cut 37 stooks. Mr. Joseph Shell ordered 14 bushels of fall wheat for seed. Fred chopping. Davidsons calf in pasture. W 22nd. James Davidson in the harvest. Fred chopping. Cut wheat 5 stooks. Th. 23rd James Davidson half day binding, & half day working in the barn. Cut 22 stooks of wheat. F. 24th. James Davidson working in the barn. Fred yesterday & today: Saturday 25th. James Davidson half a day in the turnips. Fred chopping. Paid my years Subscription for the Morning Star. till No 8 in the fourth Year. & received a receipt for the same. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2770e012b2698cb18f4b49ed55c16ed1.pdf 655654c5f960e5c3fa232024b615c51d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. M. 27th. James Davidson rakeing & binding. Fred chopping. Finished cutting the spring wheat in the field by Craigs & Johns. 48 stooks. Fortney half day with wagon. Paid to W. Telford two Dolrs. on his a/c. [[Written on top of this and next paragraph: Made out to this.]] T. 28th. James Davidson helping to haul in grain. Mr J Gobles wagon ^1/2 Dol. hauled chief of the wheat in from Phils lower field. Fred helping me in the barn. W. 29th. James Davidson helping to haul in pease Hauling pease. Mr Gobles wagon half day. Fred helping me. Th. 30th. James Davidson helping to haul pease. Gave Mrs Davidson an Order for the store goods to the amont of three Dolrs. fifty on L & Ruby. Carting pease. finished hauling fall wheat F 31st. James Davidson helping to pick seed wheat. 100 hundred of old iron to MacLachlin One Dol.. September S 1st James Davidson ^1/2 day jobbing ^1/2 day hauling in pease. M. 3rd. James Davidson helping to haul in the spring wheat & Timothy seed. Hauled the spring wheat from between John Gobles & Craigs. Also the Timothy seed from the outside of the whole field. Mr. Born turned this Calf into my pasture. Sowed a part of my calves fetch with fall wheat about three pecks. T. 4th James Davidson helping in the pease. Hauling pease finished. An Order in L & R. for the Sum of five Dolrs. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a53952c1e10845c961f7efb9640c01d9.pdf 54c22fdcdd30809ece26bad338e69c16 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Th. 6th. Mr James Stewart Cradling spring wheat James Davidson Rakeing & binding. Commenced cutting spring wheat in Roberts upper field Cut 71 stooks. Finished sowing fall wheat in the Calfs patch. Fred chopping. F 7th Cut 77 stooks of wheat. James Stewart Cradling. James Davidson Rakeing & binding 1^1/4 of nails lent to Salter Fred chopping. S 8th. 33 lbs of flour to Salter, <s>19 lbs</s> at 2^1/4 cents per lbs. 19 lbs of Corn meal to Davidson at 2^1/4 cents per lbs. James Davidson half a day Raking & binding. Cut 19 stooks of spring wheat. M. 10th. James Stewart cradling spring wheat. James Davidson Rakeing & binding Cut 84 stooks 14 Bushls. of Fall wheat to Joseph Shell. the price to be the same as I sell my fall wheat for. Fred chopping finished his job in 32 days. F. Phil. & his horses to Borns thrashing. T. 11th. Gave Fred an Order on James George for a pair of Boots $4.50. Fortney half day with wagon. W. 12th. James Stewart Cradling half day. John Stewart Binding all day. James Davidson Binding , John his brother also. Cut of spring wheat in Phils lower field. 78 stooks. Phil. with horses thrashing at Bruchers. Th. 13th. Thrashing with Craigs & Frasers Machine half day. John Stewart James Craig Nobert Craig John Goble Iden Goble Joseph Fortney John Hilker, James Salter Andrew Salter James Davidson William Davidson John Davidson Senr. John Davidson Junr. Louis Zants man and leaves Lent Willimere 13^1/2 lbs of flour. Flour to James Davidson 18 lbs. F 14th. Father & me all day at Zants thrashing. Phil & Robert & horses half a day at Stewarts and https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9e4493dacc76699b10b1e23bbd0e3266.pdf d834e1fc21da96c9971ea9887f838c63 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. half a day at John Gobles. 1 Dozen Herrings from Mr. J Goble 12^1/2 cents per dozen. Wages - ^1/2 day at Fortneys S 15th. Father Fred Phil. & horses half day to Joseph Fortneys thrashing. James Stewart & John Goble. ^1/2 day each cutting wheat & binding James Davidson & John his brother Raking & binding whole day Gave James Davidson an Order on James George for a pair of boots $4.50 ) Eleven Herring of Mr. John Goble at 12^1/2 cents per Dozen M 17th. Finished thrashing fall wheat with Frasers Machine. ^3/4 of a day today, Mr Robert & James Craig Mr. John & Iden Goble Mr James Stewart & Son Mr Fortney & John Hilker Mr James Salter Mr John Davidson & his Sons James & John in the early part of the day Zants boy and team afterwards Dilman Bricker & team. T. 18th. James Davidson half day rakeing & binding & half day getting half & fixing at the straw stack Finished cutting spring wheat. Agreed with Salter that for two days ploughing he shall have two of my small pigs. W. 19th. Salter ploughing. Andrew took his pigs away James Davidson working at everything. Sent eleven Bushls. of fall wheat to mill. Also 10/338 lbs Bushls. of fall wheat to Lambert. Eight Bushels of fall wheat to Joseph Shell. I squared up with Fred by giving him my watch and knife. Th. 20th. Settled with Iden Goble to this date Balance due Iden $11.64 cts Flour to James Davidson 40 lbs. Mr John Goble planeing flooring. F 21st. James Turner 6 Bushls. 32 lbs of Fall wheat James Davidson 34 of a Harv. day hoeing. John Goble https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/25feae892d2940d249141e5913c03d26.pdf c2d736dfff83b19225461b281447717c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. planeing flooring. Mr. Salter ploughing Plough share & stove door from MacLachlin. S 22nd. Salter Sixty lbs of flour at 2^1/2 cts per lb. & Three Bushls. of fall wheat. James Davidson hoeing. Bargained for a pig with Andrew Salter for one and a half days work with oxen. M. 24th. Finished hauling in spring wheat which finishes my harvest this year. Iden helping with his oxen & wagon. Salter helping John Stewart helping. James Davidson working in the harvest Omitted last Saturday in order to L. & Ruby for Fred to the amount of which is part payment to him for three chairs the same amounting to One Dol. & a half John Staffords wagon ^1/2 Dol. T 25th. James Davidson cleaning up wheat etc. three candles to James Davidson W 26th. James Davidson skiding logs. Fall wheat to Benjamin Shantz Bushls. Andrew Salter draging on his pig A/C Sowed Fall wheat in Roberts Home field about an Acre. Phil skiding logs at Borns for ourselves. Mr John Goble planeing flooring. Willimere returned the flour he borrowed some few days since. Th. 27th. James Davidson helping to skid logs & drag Flour to James Davidson 36 lbs. at 2^1/2 cts. Wagon to James Davidson half day 25 cts. Mr John Goble planeing flooring. Soleing and heeling my boots by James George 87^1/2 cts. <s>Finished</s> Sowed more wheat about ten acres. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/43156a6bfc80e476380ccd21093c68ce.pdf 89d28df87d96b73bdcb87026a6d9b072 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 7 Bushls. & 20 lbs of fall wheat to John Smith. F. 28th. Sowed about an acre of fall wheat this finished the sowing of Roberts Home field. I have sown about 15 Bushls. on the twelve acres. James Davidson dragging. John Goble firing in house. Andrew Salter half day with his Bulls this finished his work for his pig. S 29th. James Davidson draging. John Goble half day. Finished draging in the wheat I sowed. The following is a fair Valuation of Lands & Building on the different farms held by Robert, Phil & Myself. <s>West end</s> Rental of Lots 31 & 32 in possession of Robert Parker Leeder. Containing 45 Acres of Land 35 of which is under cultivation with a Frame. House there on, Total Value $918. Nine hundred and eighteen Dol. Also Thirty Acres on the west side of Lot Num. 8 in the Sixth concession of the Value of $120 One hundred & Twenty Dolrs. Also of Leeder being the Eastern ends of Lots No 31 & 32 in the Lake Shore Range Containing Forty five Acres of Land. Twenty of which is cleared. This is Valued at $495 Four hundred & Ninety five Dolrs. Also on Lot No 8 in the Sixth Concession Thirty Acres on the Eastern Side of the Value of One hundred & Twenty Dolrs. Also of Land in my possession being Lot No 30 Lake Shore Range Containing https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bee5944046f6366453bcdf9264738c95.pdf 79c5df9fa0a7f844dc7e069c376a1c73 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 73 Acres 28 of which is under cultivation of the Value of $676 Dol. Six hundred and Seventy Six Dolrs. Also a house Value 220 Dolrs. Two hundred & Twenty Dolrs. Also Barn and out houses. Value $100 One hundred Dolrs. Also Apple Trees Total Value $7.50 Seven Dot Fifty. Also Well of the Value of $8.00 Eight Dolrs. This is a true statement of Valuation as agreed upon by Robert Phillip & myself this evening and forms a basis for a mutual separation so that we may enter upon a business life for ourselves individually. October. M. 1st. James Davidson logging half day. To this date I owe him $20.62^1/2. and he owes me $21.10^1/2 . difference 48 cts. W 3rd. James Davidson loging. Mr Goble working. Th. 4th. James Davidson loging. Mr Goble working. The following is a list of Articles sold this evening by Phillip on our united A/C and the Names of the buyers & the prices paid Horses harness whiffletrees & doubletrees N.E.L. 40 Dolrs. Oxen to Robert 49 Dolrs. Rosa Mother has chosen as her own Florence to Nat for 17 Dolrs. Beauty to Nat for 18 Dolrs. Lady to Robert for 18 Dolrs. Yoke of Hurs 36 Dolrs. Lilly to Nat for 13^1/2 Dolrs. Fancy to Nat for 11 Dolrs. Amy to Robert for 5 Dolrs. Little Cherry to Mother. White face to Nat for 4 Dol. The thrashing machine to Philip for 100 Dolrs. Wagon to Nat for 75 Dolrs. Long handled plough to Robert for 7^1/4 Dolrs. Blue Plough to Nat 6 Dolrs. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4ba8a413249e79ab9669529897d169aa.pdf 9f607c7a8028b27a7f1638b28f9ec8b4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Drag to Phil for 5^1/4 Dolrs^1/2. Gr Chain 5^1/2 to Nat [[Brot rein?]] on Chain to Robert for 3^1/2 Dolrs. Bob Sleigh to Nat for 24^1/2 Dolrs. Common Sleigh to Robert for 3^1/4 Dolrs. One Bob for saw logs to Nat for 1 Dol. Long three pronged fork to Robert for 1 Dol. Two pronged fork to Phil for ^3/4 of a dol. Three pronged fork without a handle to Nat for 62^1/2 cents. Four pronged dung fork to Robert for 50 cents. Fine pick turnip hoe to Nat for 87^1/2 cents. Corn hoe to Nat for 50 cents. One hoe commonly known as Roberts for 25 cents. Hoe commonly Known as Nats to Nat for 25 cents. One hoe commonly Known as Fathers to Nat for 87^1/2 cents. F 5th. Me & Robert to Craigs thrashing. James Davidson thrashing at Georges on my A/C. The following is a list of Articles sold this evening and the names of the parties purchasing The Tanning Mill wa agree to hold in common. Spade to Nat for 1 Dol. 37^1/2 cts. Shovel to Nat for 1 Dol. 50 cts. Old scythe & snath to Nat. Scythe & snath to Robert. Scythe & snath to Phil. Straw cutter to Nat for 3.50 cts. Turnip cutter to Robert for 1 Dol. Large cooking Stove & pipe to Nat for 11.50 Small cooking stove to Robert for 9.75 Box Stove to Robert for 7.00 Dol. Large Box for grain to Robert for 60 cts. [[?]] sire to Rob for 25 cts. Smallest box to Nat for 12^1/2 cts. Two Sugar barrels to Nat. Kettle to Nat for 5.50 Red wash tub to Mother & the cheese tub too. Small wash tub to Rob for 1.50. Two inch auger to Nat for 1.25. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/092591abd2167c15bf3d5d628edc6f26.pdf f7b9a59c30d15332709373b4dcd3a141 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Fine saw to Robert 80 cents. Small square to Nat for 40 cents. One Jack plane to Nat for 1.12^1/2. Jointing plane to Nat for 1.37^1/2 cts. Best Swill pail to Robert for 25 cts Swill pail to Nat for 20 cents. Water pail to Robert for 26 cts. Water pail to Nat for 27 cts. Iron hooped bucket to Nat for 1.62^1/2 Bags & Marker to Robert for 2.50 cts. Bran bag to Nat for 57 cts. Coffee Mill to Nat for 26 cts. Grind stone in common. One Wooden milk pail to Robert for 25 cts. 7 Stone Mustard jars two each and one to Mother. Stone Lard crock to Nat for 47 cts. Stone Lard crock to Robert for 47 cts. Bedsteads one to each. 9 New chairs to Robert for 50 cts. each. 12 Old chairs to Nat for 50 cts each. Clock to Nat for three & a half. Large Table to Nat for 2.51 cts. Large reaping hook to Nat for 27 cts. Small graping hook to Robert for 26 cts. Ladder to Nat for 48 cts. One grain cradle to Nat for 1.12^1/2 cts. 1 Rake to Robert 12^1/2 cts. & one to Nat for 12^1/2 cts. Short toothed rake to Nat for 3 cts. Churn to Robert for 1.25 cts. Link to Robert for 2.25 cts. Bucksaw to Fred for 75 cts. Candle Mould to Robert for 38 cts. One hoe to Nat for 43 cts. Steelyards to Philip for 1.38 cts. Scales to Mother. Old tin Sive to Robert for 12^1/2 cts. Lantern to Nat for 58 cts. Molasses pail to Nat for 44 cts. Matches to be divided. Fluid can to Phil for 85 cts. oil Can to Philip. Vinegar Jug to Nat for 29 cts. Red Bake pan to Nat & tin Bake pan to Robert. Four tin Milk pans to Robert for 1 Dol. One half Dol. tin milk pan to Nat for 37^1/2 cts. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/98d6849a9197332ffffd7ff9bdc65e8e.pdf 8229f73e5591ef9c728b1b1bbd0d8cb4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Two five yorkshilling milk tins to Nat at 1.10 cts Two twenty five cent Milk pans to Nat for 50 cts. One Do Do to Robert. Two 20 ct. tins to Nat 37^1/2 cts. Two Bake tins at 25 cts each to Nat for 45 cts. Three four penny crocks to Nat for 20 cts. Brace & bits to Robert for Six Dolrs. fifty cts. Small tin pail to Robert for 15 cts. Copper to Mother. Frying Pan to Mother. Rock Augers to Robert for 50 cts. Hand saw to Robert for one Dolr. Rip Saw to Robert for 1.00 Rip saw to Nat for 1.00 Saw set to Robert for 9 cents Saw set to Nat for 9 cts Two flat files to Phil for 21 cts. Two half round files to Robert for 23 cts. Two rasps to Robert for 30 cts. One screw Driver to each. Large clench hammer to Nat for 29 cts Smal Do to Robert for 29 cts Claw hammer large to Nat for 41 cts Small clawed hammer to Phill for 19 cts. Small plane to Nat for 82 cts Iron square to Robert for 16 cts. Iron square to Phil for 16 cts. 3 rules 1 each. Compasses to Robert for 14 cts. Compasses to Phil for 14 cts. 26 lbs of flour to Salter. S 6th. Robert & me thrashing at Salters this morning and at Old Toms this afternoon Received one Dolr from Hackett on thrashing A/C. M. 8th James Davidson working in fallow Mr Goble laying floor. T. 9th. Mr John Goble laying floor. James Davidson ^1/2 day Fred ^1/2 day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e472d0bd878bed0fe8b213a636e92859.pdf 4a4413e0acf88be8a5682586c020bc28 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. W. 10th. Pair of Boots for Robert from James George 4 Dolrs. Township show Entered 2 Bushels of fall wheat one spring calf. One Dozen Carrots. One [[Peck?]] of Onions & four lbs of Butter & two Cheeses. Took second prize for fall wheat first prize for Onions fourth prize for Butter & first prize for Carrots. Sold Henry Hilker Two hundred Bushels of fall wheat to be as good as that shown at the show, and delivered in two weeks, from his date. One Door and 3 Bridges for Roberts [[Stove?]] 26 lbs. the old ones to be returned. One Poled Axe to Philip for 62^1/2 cts Adze to Philip for 87^1/2 cts. Gridrion to Robert for 25 cts. Hard chisel divided. Large English drawing knife to Robert for 31 cts Small Do to Philip for 31 cts. Spoke shave to Philip for 30 cts. Iron for spoke shave for 16 cts. to Robert Oil Stove to Phil for 26 cts. Small oil stove to Robert for 10 cts. Large Canadian Drawing knife to Nat for 1.73 cts. Six handled Chisles to Nat for 1.45 cts Mortising Chisles to Philip for 64 cts. Two Lockett Gouges to Robert for 19 cts Hand Vice to Robert for 51 cts Hand Vice to Phil for 51 cts. Shoe anvil to Philip for 27 cts. Beer Cask to Nat for 205 cts. Beer Cask to Nat for 205 cts. Pick Axe to Robert for 146 cts Old pick Axe to Nat for 1.10cts Th. 11th Mr John Goble laying floor. Friday 12th Corn Meal to James Davidson 48 lbs Mr Goble laying floor. Pease from Mr John Goble Borrowed. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bad2967c7251eb16d0cb359f41616f21.pdf c6debab776eb45349b0544eeb074e93b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. T. 13th. Mr Goble half day T. 16th Fred & me traded my Large & small boxes the Agriculturalist & what belongs there to Bookkeeper & all my works on phonography for his Flageolet. W. 17th. Sowed 3^3/4 Acres of Fall wheat. Sowed about five bushls of wheat. Forty Bushls of lime of Salter. 1 Dozen fish of Iden. Th. 18th. Two Bushls of fall wheat to Salter $2.00 Friday 19th. Commenced cleaning & delivering Hilkers wheat as per agreement. S. 20th. delivering Hilkers wheat. An Order to Old Mr Davidson on James George for a pair of Boots $4.00 His A/C against me Two tubs 3.00 Two Cheese vats 2.00 & Water Buckett 70 cts. Borrowed flour of Mrs Stewart. 77 lbs. M. 22nd. Delivered in all to H Hilker 210 Bushls at 30 lbs at One Dolr. per Bushl. Agreed with L & Ruby to deliver the rest of my wheat to them for 103 cts per Bushel. T. 23rd This morning between 12 & 1 Unto us a Child was born unto us a Son was given and his name shall be Nathaniel Edward and he shall be called Edward. Shot old Bob. John Goble working https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2e315edda3ada7c93b62160706918da7.pdf 3bac7740f7e441d0ede1112063180574 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. W.24 Finished cleaning up fall wheat for Ruby Carried him Bushls. A Pig to James Davidson for 3 Dolrs to be paid in work. Omitted yesterday. I received a letter from Uncle Henry. Th. 25th. Received from Henry Hilker the Sum of Two hundred and Ten Dolrs and a half, this being the sum total due by him to me for fall wheat. Paid to Delamond Bricker the Sum of Nine Dolrs & a half the same being due to him for Clover Seed. Obtained Post Office Orders for the Sum of One hundred & forty Six Dolrs Twenty Eight cts at Southampton for Christie & Corbett of Owen Sound Cost of Orders One Dolr Twenty cts. Paid Postage Paid Three Dolrs Twenty five cts to John Eastwood which is the balance due on Davidsons Noye Paid Lehnen four Dolrs which was borrowed from him. Paid to James George Ten Dolrs. F. 26th. Paid to Iden Goble the sum of Eleven Dolrs Sixty four cts. Paid to John Goble the following sums on Due bill Thirteen Dolrs Twelve & a half cts for Interest on land money and other Two Dolrs Sixty seven cts. for Sink and drawer for Table. One Dolr Sixty. Commenced to dig potatoes. dug 36 pail fuls. S. 27th. Dug 39 pailfuls of potatoes. M 29th. 114 lbs of flour of Stewart with the bag. Dug forty pails of potatoes. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a96658f4bbcbbd04e81e6bf812aa2c1f.pdf 22ff65e149b304f96a3a3417997fe9b5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. T 30th. Settled with John Davidson By giving him an order on L & Ruby for 3.12^1/2 cts. Dug 36 pail fulls of potatoes. Paid one Dolr. to Fred. W 31st. Dug 42 pail fulls of potatoes. 1 Dozen Herring of Iden. Th 1st Dug 39 Pails full of potatoes. F. 2nd. Received from D. Lambert the Sum of Fifty Dolrs for fifty Bushls of fall wheat. Paid to L & Ruby Fifty Dolrs. Received from John Smith Seven & a half Dolrs being the price of the fall wheat he had of me for seed. Dug four bag fulls of potatoes. S 3rd. Dug four bag fulls of potatoes. Bought an old Shovel of Fred for 2^1/2 Bushls of potatoes. M. 5th. Dug three bags of potatoes & finished diging. Five hundred Bricks from William Stafford at per hundred. Hauled two loads of Brick for Stafford at 37^1/2 cts per load. T. 6th. 58 lbs of Pease to Christian Richard being part payment for cutting pease. Mr John Goble ^1/2 day fixing for chimneys. W 7th. Mr John Goble fixing for chimnies ^1/2 day S. 10th. 3. Bushls 34 lbs of pease to Christian Richard & this makes his 4^1/2 Bushels. William Stafford https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/633b030d23c7ff9fca02745e21ffbfaa.pdf af5d461553616bbeae12f99d07225005 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Commenced on the Brick work. He is to Brick the house & find the Brick for 25 Dolrs. Shut the Hogs up. M. 12 Rendered Shell A/C for fall wheat Total $22.66. Rendered Turner A/C for fall wheat and pease $8.29 cts. Commenced pulling turnips. Settled with Mr. Born for work so that we are square to this date. Posted a letter to Uncle Henry. Received from James Turner the sum of $8.29 cts. T. 13th. 59^1/2 lbs of flour from J. Stewart borrowed Yesterday & today 72 Bushls. of turnips. Salter the wagon half day W 14th. Paid Craigs for the cooking stove. Fourteen Dolrs. Received from Donald Wilkie $1.25 cts. yet due fifteen Cts. Dug & pulled 33 Bushls of turnips. Th. 15th. Father half day at Zants thrashing. F 16h. Pulled 71 Bushls of Turnips. Father half day at Zants thrashing. S.17 M 19th. T 20th Three Bushls. 16 lbs of Pease to Salter. Twenty lbs of pease to Davidson. Borrowed 75 lbs of flour of Craigs. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1e9816934dba6c937b91b4f1aebfeede.pdf 77d59fba2de18df0791cf3106e5ebeeb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. W. 21st. Paid Mr. Craig Nine Dolrs. being the amount due him for My fall wheat thrashing Also Paid to Mr Craig for Mr W. Telford the sum of two Dolrs & fifty cts. which is the balance due him on his Blacksmithing A/C. Borrowed of the Craigs 10 Bushls 48 lbs of spring wheat for Gristing. F 23rd. Bought a yoke of Steers of Mr James Craig of Arran for the which I have given a Note due on the 15th of next September for the Sum of Seventy five Dolrs. W 28th. Four Bushls. of Pease to Salter. Six Bushls of Pease to William Stafford. Th. 29th. Delivered to L & Ruby Six Bushls & thirty lbs. of wheat at 95 cts. per Bushl. on A/C F 30th. Amount due John Davidson Jr. for Two days in Harvest and a day & half thrashing at 50 cts. per day. 1.75 cts. paid in store goods 1.68 cts. December S 1st Received of Joseph Shell Twenty two Dolrs & 66 cts which is a settlement in full for wheat received this fall. M. 3rd. Paid MacLachlin Four Dolrs. T. 4th. 10 Bushls. 36 lbs of Pease to Salter. Four Bushls. of pease to William Stafford this makes 10 Bushls for which he gives me 6.50 cts. Also a trowell to https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fab3dfb5705932d7c92dc0b817c464b8.pdf f99d0edc2cfa8494e6f80482fa141a76 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. William Stafford for One Dolr. W. 5th. Two Bushels of Pease to Davidson Th 6th. 2^1/2 Bushls. of Potatoes to Frederick this pays him for the old Shovel. S. 8th. William Staffords A/C for bricks and work in Roberts new house of $25.00 for chimney brick five hundred at half a Dolr. per hundred $2.50 My A/C against him 10 Bushls. of peace $6.50. One Trowell $1.00. Nine loads of brick at 37^1/2 cts. per load $3.37^1/2 cts. Settled by giving Stafford a Note payable on the first of December 1861 for the Sum of $16.63 cts with Six per. cent. Interest Fetched My Steers home from Craigs. 131 lbs of pease to John Goble with the bag. M. 10th. Made a bargain and signed an agreement with James Davidson for him to split me Three Thousand rails (Cedar) of the [[sire?]] and quality of those on my lower fence for the which I agree to pay him Twenty five Dolrs. Five this winter and Twenty on the 1st of October 1861 T 11th. Mr J Goble working in Bobs house. Received of Benjamin Shantz Esquire the sum of Two Dolrs on Fathers A/c W. 12th Mr John Goble working in Bobs house. F 14th. Davidson Pease 43 lbs. Paid mine and Roberts Taxes &19.18 cts. Killed a pig one of the old sows https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/43fd25d22510b5f0036effa423ec7367.pdf 2bddb4e415b278ce3783edcc6c49f136 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. S. 15th Agreed with Christian Shantz to thrash all my spring wheat for the Sum of Eleven Dollars. John Zant & his horses, Born, James & Moffat Craig, John Goble, Iden Goble, James Stewart, James Salter & his Son Edward. Mr John Davidson, & his Sons James & John, helping me to thrash. Thrashed the whole day. 140 lbs of Pease to James Salter Novb. 20th. & since. This is a list of pease received by Salter 3.16 lbs. 4. Bushls, 10 Do 36 lbs. M. 17th. 8 Bushls of 6 cts of John Zant at 22 cts per Bushl. $1.76 cts. Thrashing Zant with his horses, Born, James & Moffat Craig, John Goble, James Stewart, James Salter & his son Edward, Davidson & his Sons John & James helping, half day, James Davidson half day helping in with the Straw. Robert & I gave James Davidson an order on L & Ruby for clothes to the amount of $10.80 cts. this is so much payment on rails he is to split for us. Pease to Davidson 126 lbs. Received from MacLachlin One [[?]] Staple and Ring $1.25 cts. Also a [[bail?]] on my water Bucket .75 cts. Sold Salter my Straw cutter for the sum of Four Dollars. T. 18th. 15 lbs of Flour to Davidson W. 19th Mr John G. half day Th. 20th. Mr Goble half day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3671236639891ba35cfd6c05977d79da.pdf 7a918ca373555a0ecab5119ce8da5de8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. F 21st. Mr. John Goble whole day. Sent wheat to Mill. on Roberts A/C. By Robert one Load 30 Bushls. 34 lbs By Phil one load 30 Bushls. 9 lbs. Sent 10 Bushls. 38 lbs for Craig the same as we borrowed. To Jack & George for John Currie 11 Bushls. 50 lbs. Received from MacLachlin 2 dog irons $2.40 cts. S. 22nd . John Goble working. <s>Salter</s> M. 24th. Salter 73 lbs of Pease Mr J. Goble working T.25th Davidson 56 lbs of Pease W 26th J Goble working Th. 27th. An Order on L & Ruby for the Sum of Two Dolrs & a half to James Davidson, that is One Dolr on his Mothers A/C. and One Dol. & a half for his Father and Brother for a day and half thrashing Mr John Goble working. F 28th. Mr. John Goble working. S. 29th. 45 lbs of Bran of John Goble bag and all. Pease to John Goble 140 lbs This makes to him a total 270 lbs to the present time. Mr Goble half a day working. M. 31st. Mr John Goble made me a Cradle. Mr J. Davidson half day coopering: Eight bags of Lime to MacLachlin. Sent a grist of Nine bags to Shantzs. [[Written over last two paragraphs: Trade to him]] https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/68b28637ffae16dd6f711d23074d2763.pdf ed31cbc6fd3100ba683f21098a5f9453 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [[Blank Page]] https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e41373c0c928a428bb144e869adc0fe6.pdf 8763d53216044e6e51b1df01de5f5b89 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. N.E. Leeder's Day Book and Memoranda. for the year 1861. J. 1st W 2nd Davidson coopering. Th. 3rd. John Goble working at Robs House. I One Bushl. of Pease to Salter F. 4th. Mr. John Goble working. One Bushl. of pease to Davidson. My Axe from MacLachlins 25 cts for. tempering. 3 Bushls. of lime to Davidson. S 5th. M. 7th. T. 8th. Mr J Goble killing pigs. Killed our six largest pigs. W 9th. One hog to James George weight 235 lbs 15^1/2 cts.per lb Th 10th. F 11 ^1/2 Bushl of pease to Davidson. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/07badaad13ecbcaed8840c65cd600266.pdf 199c2a2d8fd284040ab0ad895100dbf0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. S. 12. th. M. 13th. T. 14th. W 15th. 250 lbs of flour to J. Stewart this pays him the flour I borrowed of him this last fall. Th. 16th. 75 lbs of flour to Craig. this is the amount I borrowed of him this last fall. F. 17th. S. 18th. Finished delivering spring wheat to L & Ruby Amount delivered 265 B. 16 lbs at .80 cts. per Bushl. M 21st. Paid Otis Dumpier the sum of $186.27 cts also interest on a Note given by me to S. Bricker which at the present time is in the possession of L & Ruby. And received an order on L & Ruby for the balance on the wheat for the sum of $22.53 cts. Also settled with J. George for his shoemaking a/c for the past year Due him at this time 13 Dolrs. 22^1/2 cts. T 22nd. Pease to Davidsom 35 lbs: this Settles with him for cutting pease. W. 23rd. Mr John Goble working. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/55f447f15066087cb2e9620e7803659e.pdf 0f8a197781fe381ed46b086a26a399dd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Th. 24th. Mr John Goble working F 25th. ^1/2 day Mr John Goble One lb. of Tobacco to Mr. Davidson. S 26th Received from Messrs L & Ruby the Sum of $22.53 cts. less 11 d. and 7^1/2 d. this is the amount for which I received a due bill which I lost M 28th. Commenced to dig Roberts well. Robert opened an A/C with Mssrs. L & Ruby and from this date me and Phill will do the same. T. 29th. diging Robs well. W 30th. Digging Robs well. Moffat Craig helping. Th. 31st. Finished digging Robs well. February F 1st. Received from Iden Goble 30 Bushls of Oats at 25 cts per Bushl. Paid him 8 Dolrs. Ash lumber to John Goble. S.2nd. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2fbf258546dd37a09fb197a4c42d361e.pdf c11ba1e02c634f2b2ef3e4d749b79076 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. M 4th. Received a page book from Mr Ruby with the amount I have already had from the store therin entered. Paid Mr J. George the Sum of fourteen Dolrs. on his old A/C due him yet 1.22 cts. A pair of shoes to Mrs Davidson $2.00 Received from Moses Eby the sum of two dolrs this is payment in full for Two Jugs received from me the past fall. Sold the best of the young hogs for $7.06. to Mr. Ruff Shoemaker Port Elgin to be delivered to him in Port Elgin alive. T. 5th. W. 6th. Th 7th. This was the most remarkable day we have had this winter it commenced with a wind from the north. The thermometer standing 10 below Zero the storm gradually increased till about three in the Afternoon when it gradually subsided the thermometer indicating 20 below Zero. F. 8th. James Davidson Three lbs of Port lard at Ten cents per lbs S. 9th. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/206257c9ab11b8efa4c2bcf9a0d9f2b9.pdf e92b83fe5d49744679936894975ed217 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. M 11th. Poster a letter to Mr S. W. Rix of Beccles England. A Live hog to Martin Ruf for the sum of Seven Dolrs. Money received. One pair of Boots for myself of James George Four Dolrs. Slaughtered my fat hogs the young ones. Mr John Goble Butchering. J. 12th. One Hog to Ruby 117 lbs at 5 cts. One Do to James Muir 165 at 5 cts per lb. One to Delman Bruker 157 at 5 cts and one do 191 at 4^1/2 cts Mr Rubys on A/C. Mr Muirs received four Dol. and a quarter cash and 75 cts. I due him which makes five Dolrs. paid on his Mr Bricker is to pay me Eight Dolrs cash & Eight an one yorker on A/c Posted a letter to the Editor of the Agriculturalist Toronto enclosed one Dol. therein Settled with James Geroge paid him One Dolr 22 cts. W 13th. Returned John Gobles Bran 45 lbs. 41 lbs of Bran of Christian. Th. 14th. Bought Tenon Saw of Fred for my Book Keeping. And his Butchers Knife & Sheath for 40 cts. he is to have lead at 12^1/2 cts per lb. in payment M 18th. Let Philip have 10 Dolrs. this morning. Received of Delman Bricker 8 Dolrs due on Pork. This is also in Philips hands. Robs Table from Mr John Goble. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/093b4cd6eb9524ff1017bf2c42e31693.pdf 2919cef3601e3bc0ce48196ff4dd8e04 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Traded my old box with Fred for his Book Keeping. T. 19th. Received a letter from Aunt George W 20th. Bought a plough chain of Dilmon Bricker for the sum of One Dolr. Seventeen cents not pd. Th. 21st. Received plough chain from MacLachlin had a yankee link and common hook fixed to it. F 22nd. Helping Uncle Iden to kill pigs half a day. Received the Canadian Agriculturalist 3. No. Cutting three sleigh crooks by Josiah Shantz One Dolr. Also cutting 100 feet ash lumber. S. 23rd. M. 25th. Father half day helping Uncle Iden to make saw logs. T 26th. Father half day helping Uncle Iden to make Saw logs. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/327865e05f6589f1bd6b74f2c3014c35.pdf 1692b0f54bacc58683b928f2e79555e8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. W. 27th. Mr Delf helping Robert Th. 28th. Mr. Delf helping Robert. Lent Fred One Dolr. Received one Dolr. of Phil. Bought Freds double barrell Gun & shotbelt & Powder flask for the sum of Twenty Dolrs which he agrees to take in board and washing. Board at 25 cts per day and single meals in proportion. March F. 1st. S. 2nd. M. 4th. Irons for Sleigh roller ^1/2 Dolr. of MacLachlin. T. 5th. 2^1/2 nut bolts and nuts for Sleigh of MacLachlin traded with Fred for the old red box my dagger & one quarter of a Dolrs worth of lead and a quarter off the price of the gun. W. 6th. Th. 7th. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1d9731ff75d01d709481d5b8ec2f86ac.pdf 1f597ac1f9a5f5956d3a53ad580c83cb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. F. 8th. T 12th. Received from Fred the Dolr. I lent him. W 13th. Fred lent me a Dolr. & quarter F 15th. Beauty calved a bull calf Received in Cash from Philip the sum of Ten Dolrs & a quarter also by bill for Brasses [[Brackets?]] for window blinds Four Dolrs one shilling and three half pence. Also in apples Two Dolrs and half. M. 18th. Hauled 85 Rails out of Davidsons swamp T. 19th. Hauled 340 Rails out of Davidsons swamp. W. 20th. Hauled 329 Rails out of Davidsons swamp. Th. 21st Hauled 343 Rails out of Davidsons Swamp. F 22nd. Hauled 270 Rails out of Davidsons Swamp S.23rd. 8 Bushls of Oats from Craigs at 23 cts. per lb. Paid John Zant 8 Bushls. of Oats. Craigs Paid. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1de0c42a9aa45e30061eb82370e60876.pdf 868aeacea0dcab9e6d54bde1a1b3fa3f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. J. 26th. Settled with John Zant for thrashing and other work his A/C against me $31.75 cts my A/C against him $17.75 cts. balance due him $14.ct W. 27th Salter wagon half day. Hitched my long sleigh from MacLachlins shoeing $4.30 cts. Th. 28th. My Sow pigged eleven pigs three of which are dead. F. 29th. Received five york shillings as a deposit. Received my two small binding chains from MacLachlins 30 cts. Traded with Fred my old box & my little box and the bookkeeper for a Violin & book. Another little pig died. April M. 1st Hauled 350 Rails out of Davidsons Swamp T. 2nd Robert, Father & Mother moved into Robs house. Th. 4th. One meal of victuals to Fred 5d. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2abcbafb8f4db6eb0300cb8a551b052c.pdf faada0500963595d1c65444f05f8e87b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. F. 5th. Three meal of Victuals to Fred 1.3 d. Hauled 409 Rails out of Davidsons Swamp. S. Two meals Fred 10 d. S. Fred one meal 5 d. M. 8th. Hauled 100 Rails out of Davidsons Swamp. Pair of Shoes from Uncle Iden 50 cts. 1 lb of tobacco to Mr Davidson. T 9th. Fred three meals 1.3 d. W. 10th. Three meals to Fred 1.3 d. Th. 11th Three meals to Fred. 1.3 d. The first Steamboat of the Season came up today. F 12th. Fred two meals 10 d. Stewart raised his barn S. 13th Fred one meal S. 14th Fred two meals https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5ebe557cd68559c158b0b8f6103eac64.pdf 544e2dff43b00f90906274e32cfee00f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. M. 15th Fred two meals. Salter the wagon ^1/2 Dols. T. 16th. Fred one Meal W. 17th Fred two Meals. Ploughing for Born with his cattle. Th. 18th. Fred two meals. F 19th Fred two meals. S. 20th Fred two meals Robert 21 Bushls of pease for seed S 21st. Fred three meals. M. 22nd Fred three meals. 1 Dozen herrings from Iden Goble 9 d. 3^1/2 Bushls, of Pease to James Salter this pays him in full for cutting pease for me last harvest. Philip plowing for me. S. 23rd. Fred 1 meal. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6be2193cc9908bd3b6f6148ce41b90dd.pdf 7bd9ba997500ff6ecf98ed9bbb51f064 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. W 24th. Fred three meals. Philip plowing. Th 25th. Fred two meals. Philip plowing half day & to Hilkers raising the other half. Planted my seed turnips also Beets & Carrots. Posted a letter to the Emigration Agent Quebec. F 26th. Two meals to Fred. S. 27th. Fred one meal. To this date 47 meals Philip half day plowing. Let Fred have his double gun again. S. 28th. Fred one meal. M. 29th. Fred two meals. Philip plowing half day for me. 1 Dozn Herrings of Iden Goble. T. 30th. Fred three meals. Philip plowing & draging 18^1/2 Bushls of wheat of Iden at 80 cts per Bushl. Sowed six Bushls of wheat in the orchard. May W. 1st. Fred two meals. Paid Iden 10 Dolrs on the wheat & half a Dolr was paid which leaves the sum of 4.30 due https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d1970189b5d14dee0ad0122ba27a46e9.pdf 021b03692aa3f86347dd2919beb692c1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1 Dozen Herrings of Iden at 9 d. Philip draging Th. 2nd Fred three meals. Philip draging & hauling Rails. F 3rd. Fred three meals. Loging at Fortney's S. 4th. Fred one meal. 1 Dozen fish of Iden 9 d. S 5th. Fred two meals. M. 6th. Fred three meals. Bought a light Summer coat of Fred 1.50 cts. Sowing peases half day for Robert. Bought a flask of powder of Fred for 62^1/2 cts. Also Caps 12^1/2 cts. T. 7th. Fred one meal. Received Two Dolrs. of Mr. J. Mins this being part of three Dolrs. & a half due me by him. Sowing pease for Robert half day. W. 8th. Fred two meals. Philip & team half day. Grist of ten Bushls. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/52d95d1a8d326a57ba85da9e99a3259f.pdf a7e690e813a313f589ffe1eeb09946d8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Th. 9th. Fred one meal. Working one day for P. cleaning & sowing pease. F 10th. Fred oe meal. 1 Dozen Herrings of Iden 9 d. S.11th. Fred two meals. Helping Rob half day. S 12th. Fred one meal. M. 13th. T. 14th. Fred one Meal. Received an answer from letter that I sent to Quebec Philip ploughing sod for me. W 15th. The following is the amount of Goods received by C. Davidson as per Mothers A/C $8.79 cts. Her time to this date 29 weeks & 12 days Due Her for 29 weeks 22$75 cts. which leaves a balance due her of 13$ 96 cts. <s>Fred two meals.</s> Philip ploughing Th. 16th. Amount total of goods purchased by Mrs Davidson today £3.8.9 d. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/91bda02bb02043ef596fb32c4670ef99.pdf 24df736fd7d94377561081546a5cb053 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. F 17th Phil plowing. S. 18th. Phil half day plowing. Fred two meals Bought a Cap of Fred $1.00. One dozen Herrings of Iden 9 d. S 19th. Fred two meals. M. 20th. Fred two meals. Sowed 6 Bushls. of pease on sod in my lower field. Philip ploughing. T. 21st Fred two meals. Roberts Oxen draging ^3/4 of a day. Philip plowing. W 22 nd. Fred One meal. Philip plowing. Robs Oxen half day. Sowed 5 Bushls. of pease in the same field. James Davidson the wagon all day Th. Sowed two bags of pease on the same field. Philip half day harrowing and half day drawing Rails. Fred one Meal. Robs Oxen F. Queens Birthday. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/60acbac9c4f8c071ceb681a8bb75366f.pdf 9894a4f65f834c0d86231557e974f094 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. S. 25th. Finished Harrowing pease Philip working for me. Fred one meal. Robs Oxen helping. S.26th. Fred one meal. M. 27th. Helping Philip. Fred two meals. T. 28th. Me with my Oxen helping Phil to [[Brand?]] W 29th. Fred one meal. Myself half day leveling and fireing for Philip & half day with Oxen skiding saw logs, Our heifer Lilly of a Bull calf. Th 30th. Helping Phil ^1/2 day with Oxen & half day leveling. Posted a letter to the Adjutent General. 1 Dozen Fish of Iden 9 d. F 31st. Myself & Oxen working for Philip. Sowed Philips wheat somewhere about 4 Acres. 2 Bushls. of (soaked) wheat to the aire. Fred two meals. June. S. Robert harrowing with my Oxen for Philip. S. 2nd. Fred two meals. Hannah Fortney came to live with us this afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d3d841e15d2ca842913be182bd89b1a0.pdf 212cbe0e3ea7794379c9d60d1b516489 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. M. 3rd. Fred One meal. ^1/2 day sowing Oats for Robert. These are the first we have sown this season. A childs chair of Mr J Goble. T. 4th Letter with Christina Davidson for 16 days work. at 11 cts per day 1.7 cts. Left an old A/C due her 21 cts. A/C against her, for apron stuff & Mending shoes 100 cts. Gave her a due bill on Messrs L & Ruby for the sum of 97 cts. Fred two meals. W 5th. Logeing for Salter. Fred two meals. Florence of a Male Calf. Th 6th. Fred One Meal. S. 8th. S. 9th. Fred one meal. My old sow to Hilker's Boar. One Dolr. not paid. M 10th. Fred two meals. I sowed Oats for Philip in Roberts field & he hauled rails for me, So we let the one job against the other. My Oxen drg. ^1/2 day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8856ad6a5e306e7970351eb6b15b0d5e.pdf 78cf51ee6c442d9673f881d5776c6d8a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. S. 29th. Fred one meal. Clearing land for Phil. S. 30th. Fred two meals. July M. 1st. Fred 1 Meal. Clearing land for Phil. T. 2nd. Sold James Davidson my spade for One Dolr. & Lent him 22^1/2 of Flour. Burning log fields for Phil. W. 3rd. Turned my old oxen on the Indian side of the river. Th. 4th. James Davidson & me made a bargain that he should serve me for one year for the sum of One hundred and thirty two Dolrs. he is to have his washing Clothes & Shoe leather and ten dolrs. in Cash during that time and for the balance he will take my Note due Sixteen months after date at six per. Cent. Interest. In case we disagree and part before the end of the year he is to receive Thirteen Dolrs. per Month for each Summer Month and https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/52947f788e174a7d3a0609221d385320.pdf 4e800685e38a56ef6ad1b1f773bac7d5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Nine for each winter month that he has served. Fred One meal. Bought box of Fred at One Dolr. Me & James ^1/2 day each sawing rail lengths for Phil. F. 5th. Mr & James branding up with my Steers for Phil. Beauty Cow went to Bull ^1/2 Dolr. to Mr Delf. S. 6th. Branding up for Phill me Oxen & James. S. 7th. M. 8th. Building fence splitting rails etc. me & James for Phil. Let Born have 69 lbs of corn bag & all, for which he is to give me corn again weight for weight S. 9th. James splitting rails ^3/4 of day and myself fencing half day for Phil. W 10th. James splitting rails all day & myself making fence ^3/4 of a day for Phil Phil working with my Oxen all day. Mr. J. Goble pease 36 lbs. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/51d30c4185fa45c265bcfa0e9c6c593d.pdf 01b2ec017d03a5e14a3b43cffd423c90 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Th. 11th. Myself making fence for Philip. James commenced splitting rails but had to quit on account of pain in the side Phil useing my steers all day F. 12th. Myself & Oxen hauling rails for Phil. James with him to Rawns. S. 13th. Self fencing. James to Zants logging for Phil. also Phil. useing my Oxen. S 14th Ich habe fier Herlers fur Turk Gegeben. aber nock necht begahlt [[trans. I gave four "Herlers?" for Turk but still not paid]] M. 15th. Fencing for Phil. also James to Hutchinsons loging bee. T. 16th. ^3/4 day myself & Cattle drging for Rob. James to Salters Bee at Hendrys. W. 17th. Th. 18th. ^1/2 day draging for Rob. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bf7db55d849dd82264c8de2c67121e3c.pdf 9ec0e9ade5e046737569de45189c3f74 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. F 19th. Sowed Robs & my own Turnip Seed ^1/2 day working for Rob. I might have stated Robert planted some potatoes on the 17th. S. 20th. ^1/2 day draging in turnips for Rob. Phil away to mill with a Grist. Goods to James Davidson as per Order on L & R. Straw hat and cotton socks. Three shillings & five pence. As per order on James George Boots $4.25 cts. S 21st M. 22nd. Pease to Mr. John Goble 220 lbs this makes six bushls. to him at 50 cts per Bushl.. To William Davidson 105 lbs of flour on Robert MacLachlins A/C @ $3.50 per Bsl. Phil my Oxen half day. T. 23rd. Salter wagon all day. W. 24th. Salter wagon half day. Ruf 4^1/2 Bushl potatoes @ 25 cts. per Bshl. Fred Lehnen 1 Bush. of potatoes at 25 cts per Bushl. Th. 25th. ^1/2 day myself & Oxen in Robs hay https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/36bb4149d5e0a51aa22c1d562857c41e.pdf 96638954ed0c9c9b287958fedb785070 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. F. 26th. Myself James & Oxen helping Robert to finish his stack of hay. long enough to make ^3/4 of a day for one man S. 27th. Father & Robert helping me on with my hay. S. 28th. M. 29th. 48 lbs of pease to Iden Goble this is pat for 1 Bushl. of Buckwheat I had of him for said two years since. T. 30th. Finished getting my hay up. One handle for Rob 12^1/2 cts W. 31st Working at my road work. me & James Salter the wagon half day. August Th. 1st. Working at road work. me & James 55 lbs of Flour to James Davidson at the rate of 3^1/2 Dolrs. per barrel. F 2nd. James & me half a day on the road. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bbdb30cd4c538dd60be2fd6d7608cc02.pdf 1e333d0315f839098d5ec06ac65097b4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. S. 3rd. Posted an answer to the D.A.G. Gave Margerate Davidson an Order on L. & Ruby for Two & a half Dolrs. this pays her for Twenty days Sewing. S. 4th. M. 5th. Goods for James Davidson of L. & R. to the Amount of Six Dolrs. Childs wagon from Mr. J. Goble. T. 6. James Davidson not working. Boots from James George 56 cts. W 7th. Th 8th. Commenced cutting Roberts fall Wheat. F. 9th. James to Borns loging Bee. Rob helping me to harvest my little patch of Fall wheat near the Barn half day. S. 10th. Cutting Rob's wheat. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a4573f34747f081f89e9ce75d349ca85.pdf fa6a4d083c4acea50c92cd5b3ca2c386 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. S. 11th. M. 12th. Cutting wheat for Rob part of the day T 13th. Cutting wheat for Rob. Received from Rob 98 lbs of flour with the bag. Borrowed of Mr Ruby Ten Dolrs. W. 14th. Sister Lizzie started for Mr Moyes Fathers. Cutting wheat for Rob. Th. 15th. Finished cutting Robs wheat. F. 16th. Commenced cutting my fall wheat in the upper field. Robert rakeing & binding. S. 17th. Finished cutting my fall wheat & commenced my Spring. Robert helping. S. 18th. M. 19th. Posted a letter to Grandfather Parker. My best shoes from George half soles 50 cts. ^3/4 day hauling for Rob J & Myself. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b0208de069f0407937779944f44a65fc.pdf 9e02d42888e20cadfd63b478936d3017 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. also ^1/2 day with my Oxen. Omitted last Saturday ^1/2 dozen fish of Uncle Iden. Rob ^1/4 of a day raking and binding. T 20th. Robert ^3/4 of a day helping to Bind. James & ne helping him to haul in ^1/4 of a day. W 21st. Rob Binding ^3/4 of a day Irons for Scythe Snaith 12^1/2 cts of MacLach. Th. 22nd. Robert Binding. Finished cutting spring wheat. F 23rd. James and myself helping Robert to cut his pease. S. 24th. Hauling in fall wheat Robert helping me. S. 25th. M. 26th. Hauled in part of my Spring wheat Robert helping half a day. Borrowed of Rob [[# cut off]] lbs of flour. Philip half day to Mr Delfs with Beauty Cow to Bull. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/373b3d078571947b45c8a487a358c9ad.pdf 49d5439cfa620453d3b5f5be3d17beb2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. T. 27th. James cutting pease for Philip. Thrashed six Bushls. of Pease these I owe to Robert deducting the thrashing. Pork from Robert 20 lbs with the basket. W 28th. Robert helping half a day to haul in wheat. Finished hauling in my spring wheat. Th. 29th. Robert useing my cattle all day. James sick & not able to work. F 30th. James for Philip over at Salters Bee. Myself & Oxen Hauling pease for Rob. S. Myself, James, & Oxen hauling in pease. ^3/4 of a day for Robert September S. 1st M 2nd. Commenced at Philips pease. Mr & James ^1/2 day each. T. 3rd. James not working. cutting pease myself. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cffe43d5963fb904919a361f3bfb6808.pdf 810b169f487944779d351302642cf883 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. W 4th. James not working. Rob my Oxen half day hauling rails. Th. 5th. James not working. Philip my Oxen hauling pease. F. 6th. James not working. S 7th. James not working. Philip helping me to cut pease all day. Rob helping half day. S. 8th. M. 9th. James not working. Rob. & Phil. helping me to cut pease ^3/4 of a day each. posted a letter to Mr James Craig Dumblane. T. 10th. James commenced working again. Myself ^3/4 of a day for Rob on J. Gobles A/C Phil with a grist half day himself and horses for me. W. 11th. James and me broke our engagement he not being able to fulfil his part from ill health. One Axe handle to Rob 12^1/2 cts. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ed82c0a44c64341c2572a37d17fc9ba1.pdf 81165374d19d0d4321d0d41d1fb88cc3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Salter the wagon half day. Th. 12th. Salter the wagon all day. F 13th. Salter wagon half day. Philip helping me with my pease half day. Pair of shoes for Hannah from James George. S 14th. Paid Robert the flour I borrowed of him 197 lbs. S 15th. Monday 16th. Finished hauling in my pease. this is the finish of my harvest. Philip help made a day & half by keeping at it all night T. 17th. Fish from Iden ^1/2 dozen. W. 18th. Commenced to cut Robs Oats. Th. 19th. 1 Dozen Fish from Iden. Thrashing at Salters ^1/2 day. F. 20th. Thrashing half day at Fortneys. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f824d8836658bd90b650c5e8186ec874.pdf 1b8a05ff6e9e4d9d12384eed9fd7fcfd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. S. 21st. James Davidson Wagon & Oxen 50 cts. Stewart borrowed 56 lbs of flour with bag. S.22nd. M 23rd. T. 24th. W. 25th. Helping Born to thrash all day Th. 26th. Settled up with James Davidson due him at this date Twenty Dolrs. Seventy Nine cts. F 27th. Robert 265 lbs of pease. Lent Salter 28^1/2 of flour. S. 28th. An Axe handle to Philip 12^1/2 cts. Settled Last years store bill by giving my note for the sum of . S. 29th. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5e16e0e0e7438f54d25a836efabe9570.pdf 2d70c6d7ccf1fb909a00de1744c1fe2a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. M. 30th. Robert helping me to plow half day Mending Eds wagon wheels by Mr. J. Goble. Posted a letter to Sister Liz. October T. 1st. Finished cutting Roberts Oats. W. 2nd. Killed my old Lamb Ox Mr J. Goble Butchering. Wagon to Salter half day 25 cts. Th. 3rd. 17^1/2 of Beef to J. Stewart at 4 cents - 70 cts. Beef to J. Davidson 19^1/2 lbs at 4 cts. = 78 cts. Gave Robert 24 lbs for the Pork and yarn I have had F 4th 14^1/2 lbs of Beef to Robert at 4 cts. = 58 cts. Salter wagon half day. S 5th. ^1/2 Day at Fortneys with my Oxen. S. 6 M. 7. Posted a Letter to Mr. A Creek. ^1/2 Day at Fortneys with my Oxen. Robert helping me to plant half day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4100b2bcdb3528c5eeeb1d1db1cd5b73.pdf d9f3ac6c4aa570dc8afecb72cb220eb9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. T. 8th. 25 lbs of Salt to J. Davidson. Took the job to bind my Phils Oats for the outside swath. commenced at them W 9th. 5 Bushls. of Lime from Salter. Salter the wagon half a day. Finished binding Phils Oats. Th 10th. Robert 200 lbs of pease. Hauled my Oats. F 11th. Robert half day help to plow. S 12. ^1/2 York shilling to Uncle Iden for mending my Boot not pd. S 13th. M. 14th. Salter the wagon half day T. 15th. ^1/2 day Oxen and myself hauling Oats. A pair of shoes of George 75 cts. W 16th. Myself & Oxen hauling wheat for Phil we also hauled Robs Oats. This finished harvest Th 17th. Fetched Old Lion from the Indian side. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/685db8a6b228243a6182f49a8bda7d11.pdf d57eb9f106e755c4b006e48ba1b7dc54 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. F. 18th S. 19th. S. 20th. M. 21st. Fortney, wagon half day Received from Mr J Goble Two Dolrs. part of the beef money T. 22nd. W. 23rd. Received a letter from Sister Lizzie contain my ten Dolrs. Paid Ruby the Ten Dolrs. I borrowed of him. Th. 24th. Hauling lumber for Fortney ^3/4 of day. F. 25th. S. 26th. Raising at Fortneys. He owes me one days worth with horses. Salter the wagon whole day. S 27th. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3479b4f1899295651647a7cb30719330.pdf 115d38d13ce3e4ac02c12e0014b8f8a6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. M. 28th. Commenced digging potatoes in Stewarts field dug 27 pail fuls nine of which were from the four rows I had commenced. S. 29th. dug 5 pails ful of potatoes. W. 29th. 200 Bricks of Robert Stafford at 50 cts per hund. also part of a load of [[scovan?]]. Gave an order on L & Ruby for Coat Vest & shirts. to the amount of 12$.75 cents. Th. 31st. Indian corn of Christian first bag 78 lbs second 75 lbs. third 60 lbs. fourth 70 lbs. with the bag which makes a total of 279 lbs. without the bag. for this I must give him 224 lbs of Pease. Fetched the last grist from last years wheat from mill. November F. 1st. 36 pails full of potatoes. The four rows yielded 12 Bushls & 2 Pails ful. S. 2nd. Lent J. Davidson 19 lbs of Flour with bag. S 3rd. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/52b25b36f06d0d1a8a0f521ce52dcfe8.pdf f27592fbf3f92ed0301855ab6b2ad21e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. M. 4th. Cleaned up the Oats I worked for of Rob & Phil. 26^1/2 Bushls. Posted a letter to Lizzie T. 5th. 27 pail fulls of potatoes today, this finished my patch. Total amount of potatoes of Stuart Forty One bushls. ^1/2. Bucksaw of Fred 1.25 cts. W. 6th. Helped Rob to get pease into the Barn. ^1/2 day. ^1/2 day Oxen to Phil. Agreed with Rob to Trade the Table with him for the sink Th. 7th Thrashed and cleaned 153 labs of Robs Pease. Let Iden have 93 lbs of them on my A/C. F. 8th. Cleaned up for Fortney 148 lbs of pease. Phil Oxen ^1/4 day. S 9th. Cleaned up 11.B. 29 lbs of pease for Rob. and let Willimere have them on my A/C. Phil ^1/2 day working my Oxen. S. 10th. M. 11th. Paid five Dollars on J. Davidson A/C to Book peddler. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2e8b9763b44a582268c4a06575fac7ba.pdf 3c82b276df639b3076ed403822a02676 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. T. 12th. Phil my Oxen all day. Received 3 Sheep of Willimere for which I gave him 24^1/2 Bushls. of pease. W. 13th. Th 14th. Phil Oxen half day. This time I have thrasher two days and before 1^1/2. F 15th. Phil. & Father half day at Zants, thrashing. S. 16th. Myself and Father at Zants all day thrashing, Fortney 130 lbs of Pease Robs. A/C. S.17th. M. 18th. Phil working at my turnips on [[Shares?]] Willimere Pease 10 N. 31 lbs, this pays him in full for his sheep. the pease are to Robs A/C. Also settled with Willimere owe. old A/C 1.25 cts. this he paid me. Flour of Robert 42 lbs. T. 19th. Today Phil commenced to Eat of my bread. W. 20th. 1 Dozen Herring of Iden 10 cts. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/87e41496edbc3690ea73472eca7c544a.pdf 34f953cd8bf8d0a0d6869dfe81b6cc41 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Th. 21st. Herrings of Iden for which Robert & I must give him One Bushl. of Pease. Sixty five lbs of pease of Phil. Sixty five lbs of Pease to Mr Iden Goble. Finished pulling my Turnips. F. 22nd. 37 lbs of flour of Robert. S. 23rd. Finished getting up turnips. Thrashed pease on Robs A/C To Rob 130 lbs. Phil 65 lbs and myself 105 lbs. S 24th. M. 25th. Pair of Boots of J. George 4.75. T. 26th. 75 lbs of pease to Robert Stafford from Robs. W. 27th. Phil working for me all day Borrowed A Grist of Stewart 11 B. 20 lbs. Pease to myself 202 lbs to Robert 74 lbs Delivered out of my 202. 104 to Iden Goble. Th. 28th. Sold Rob a Dolrs. worth of Cabbage. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c3b060f88e9d70bc698515e8c3959da1.pdf dd77ad3ad46728493e67fc750dc3c1d4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. F. 29th. Pease to R. Stafford 266 lbs 120 of which were for Fortney on Robs A/C. 157 lbs of pease to Rob. & 79 lbs to me. Killed my old Lion - Ox. Phil working for me fetched a load of [[?]] S 30th. Sold to Ruby on A/C. 25^1/2 lbs of beef at 4 cts. Sold to Fred Stafford 1.16 cts. worth. not pd. Sold Rawn Jacob 104 cts worth not pd. Sold Dilman Bricker 632 cts. worth Also to Brickers A/C 132 its worth this was delivered to J. Treflet. Sold to the Messrs. MacLachlin 400 cts. worth on my A/C. Sold to Gundy in J. Georges A/C 636 cts. worth. Also a hide to J. George 340 cts worth Sold to Rob 108 cts. worth Paid 50 cts to Mrs Fortney for mitts. December S 1st. M. 2nd. Philip working for me half day. Pease for myself 20 lbs for Robert 50 lbs. for H Hilker 180 lbs These pay him for my sow twice to his boar. T 3rd. Received of J. Rawn 104 cts Delivered Hilkers pease. Phil working for me all day. W 4th. Settled with James Stewart to this date. His A/C against me is on old A/C 438 cts. Himself in harvest 6 days at a Dolr. per day 400 cts. his Son two days at cts. per day 125 cts. And 41^1/2 Bushls. of potatoes at 25 from [[corner folded amt. illegible]] 1037^1/2 cts. equal to 20.00^1/2 cts. this is [[corner folded amt. illegible]] the date of our last settlement. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2b267d4cf1d2e545de2fefe2addb8eba.pdf bd370a0230def43abc5aae90ab2a5b0f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. My A/C against him is for two pigs at 75 cts each 150 cts. 17^1/2 lbs of Beef at 4 cts. - 70 cts. Nails 30 cts Stove pipe 25 cts. Coat 300 cts equal to 573 cts. this is from Janry 1860 to this date The difference between us is 1425^1/2 in Stewarts favour. I have given him a Memoranda of the same. Pease to Rob 116 lbs. pease to Phil 53 lbs Pease to myself 98 lbs. Philip working all day Rob working half day. Th. 5th. <s>Pease to Fortney on Robs A/C 137 lbs</s> Pease to Rob 86 lbs. Pease to me 83 and 50 lbs, Pease to Robert Stafford 50 lbs this settles with him for the bricks. Phil working all day. F 16th. 5 B 32 lbs of Pease. To Phil for Rawn & 52 lbs for himself. <s>Phil working for me.</s> S. 7th. Pease to Rob 68 lbs Pease to me 66 lbs. Phil all day Rob also all day working at my shed. S. 8th. M. 9th. Rob & Phil half a day at the shed 196 lbs of Pease to Robert. Mr. J. Goble 6 lbs 13 oz of tallow Pd. Iden 6 lbs 11 oz of tallow T. 10th. Pease to Robert 108 lbs. 83 to me. & 51 to [[corner folded illegible]] W 11th. Pease to Robert 91 lbs. to Phil 41 lbs. To [[corner folded illegible]] 30 this settles the pea A/C between us. Phil 1 do [[corner folded illegible]] 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 Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nathaniel Edward Leeder Sr. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1854-1895 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Bruce County, Saugeen Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary, 1854-1858 Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary, 1859-1861 Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary, 1861-1862 Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary, 1862-1863 Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary, 1863-1867 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript 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 Nathaniel E. Leeder Diary, 1859-1861 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 4, 1859 - December 6, 1861 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Bruce County, Saugeen Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. March 4, 1859 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saugeen March 4th 1859</p> <p>Nathaniel, Edward Leeder's Day Book, and Memoranda.</p> <p>Due to me by Robert Craig as balance when we settled three Dol.rs and sixty cts.</p> <p>Janry 18th Salt Eighty seven lbs of Robert Craig</p> <p>Joseph Fortney Thirty lbs of Oats</p> <p>Do Do Do {meaning: the same as above}</p> <p>One pair of shoes for Mother of James George Two Dol.rs twenty five cts.</p> <p>On C. Seaforts Boots Two Dol.rs fifty cts. to J. George</p> <p>Pair of Boots for Robert of James George Four Dol.rs fifty cts.</p> <p>Soling Phillips Boots by J George One Dol.</p> <p>Mending Fathers Boots by James George Twelve a half cts.</p> <p>Sent to G Keep Oats in Eighty five lbs Oa{cut off} Sixty nine lbs. Oats One hundred fifty and {cut off} lbs.</p> <p>One days work with of cattle without driver by to Jos{eph} Fortneys.</p> <p>Half day horses and driver to J. Fortney's.</p> <p>Three Bushels and a half of potatoes to John Weld.</p> <p>Two days work for J. Fortney by myself.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><a href="/index.php?title=Blank_page&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Blank page (page does not exist)">Blank page</a></p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saugeen January 14th 1860</p> <p>N.E. Leeder's Day book &amp; Memoranda, S. A. Note to Otis Dumpier for the sum of one hundred and sixty five Dolrs dated Janry tenth 1860 and bearing fifteen for it interest due. January 1st 1861 signed by Robert &amp; me. John Goble getting out stuff for Robs House.</p> <p>M. 16th. John Goble working as above</p> <p>T 17th. John Goble working as above. Settled with Samuel Bricker for three years sawing. Gave him my note of hands nine months from date with six per cent Interest for the sum of Fifty three Dollars Eighty two cents. Received two Deutsch books from Mr. Lehnen unpaid.</p> <p>F 20th. Settled with James Stewart for the years 1858 9 Due to him at the present the sum of Four Dol. thirty eight cents.</p> <p>Sa 21st. Eleven Bushels of Barley to Otis Dumpier at Fifty cents pr Bush.</p> <p>M 23rd. Ninety lbs of Barley to Christian Schwendker at Fifty cents pr. B.</p> <p>T 24th. Robert working for John Zant</p> <p>W 25th Robert working for John Zant</p> <p>Th 26th Robert working for John Zant. James Craig with cattle hauling house lumber for me.</p> <p>M 30th 1 Bushel of Pease to Christian Schwendker at five yorkers per B.</p> <p>February</p> <p>M. 6th. A load of straw to Otis Dumpier Two Dol.</p> <p>T 7th One Bush of Pease to William Telford. at five yorker shillings.</p> <p>S. 11th. Half a cord of wood to Lodge trustees at one Dol. and 25 cents per Cord.</p> <p>Th. 23rd 10 Bush. 54 lbs of Pease to C.F. Schwendker $6.30</p> <p>F. 24th. Paid by Mr. Delf for me 17 Dol. three cents. this being the</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the amount of my Taxes for the past year</p> <p>March</p> <p>F 2nd. Mr John Goble working</p> <p>S 3rd Mr John Goble working. An order to Mr Delf for five Bushels of spring wheat at 75 cents pr. B</p> <p>M. 5th Mr John Goble working.</p> <p>T 6th Mr John Goble working.</p> <p>W 7th. Mr John Goble working.</p> <p>Th 8th Sent a letter to Christie &amp; Corbet John Goble work.</p> <p>Fr 9th John Goble working half the day.</p> <p>S 10th. 696 lbs of Pease to Henry Hilker the same paying him for advancing Six and a half Dollars to M. Herriman</p> <p>W. 14th. Seven Bushels Pease to Ronald MacDonald. four Dol. 3 yorkers. wheat. I have received John Goble working.</p> <p>Th. 15th. John Goble working.</p> <p>F 16th. John Goble working.</p> <p>S 17th John Goble working. Paid four Dolrs. to Mrs W. Telford on her husbands ale</p> <p>M 19th John Goble working half a day.</p> <p>T 20th Posted a letter to Mrs Alfred Parker: Mr Goble 1^1/2 days Raising House &amp; putting Rafters on Raised the House on the 26th. Began flooring on the 29th. Davidson 50 lbs of Corn Meal. Davidson Corn Meal 32 labs.</p> <p>April.</p> <p>T 3rd. One day to Davidson thrashing Oats.</p> <p>W 4th Davidson commenced to thrash barley</p> <p>M 9 One box of Rinsie 3 $ which is settled for me by CF Schwendker. John Goble working. Traded Pease for potatoes with Michael Andreas.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>T. 10th. John Goble working Flour to Davidson 100 lbs.</p> <p>W. 11th. John Goble working. Mr. Davidson cleaned Barley.</p> <p>Th. 12th. John Goble working. Davidson Thrashing Pease Received a letter from Christie and Corbet.</p> <p>F. 13th. John Goble working. Davidson Thrashing.</p> <p>S. 14th. James &amp; William Davidson Thrashing. Paid Iden Goble six bushls. of Barley two bushels for Fathers boots &amp; four for Turnips.</p> <p>M. 16th. Settled with Arthur Delf my account for Pease, Wheat, Corn, Salt etc. $18.91^1/2 his account against me, for Taxes and money borrowed $18.83^1/2. Received Cash 25 cents for onions. 135 lbs of Pease, to William Telford. 13 Bush. 6 lbs of Pease to Samuel Bricker Self 9 bush. of Pease. paid. Davidson thrashing. Commenced digging in the garden. 1^1/2 B of Clover seed from Bricker.</p> <p>T. 17th. Davidson thrashing pease. Four Bushels of pease to William Stafford at 62^1/2 cyts. p. b. received theron 62^1/2 cts.</p> <p>W 18th. Davidson thrashing. Sowed 7 Bushels of Wheat in the corner by of Gobles &amp; Craigs. Received 2 Dolrs. from Me. Neelands in advance for pease.</p> <p>Th 19th. Davidson thrashing. Four Bush of Pease &amp; seven lbs to Patton &amp; 106 six lbs of Barley.</p> <p>F 20th. Davidson Thrashing. Commenced sowing pease in the field in front of the barn, sowing without harrowing three bushels p. Acre. Received from William Stafford the balance due on his pease $187^1/2 cts.</p> <p>S 21st Davidson thrashing. Omittted on the 19th. Sowed Cabbage seed. Sowed Tomato seed.</p> <p>M 23rd. Davidson working.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>T 24th. Davidson working. 104 lbs of Flour to Davidson. 8 B. of Pease to Neelands received 3 Dol. being the balance on the same</p> <p>W 25th. Davidson thrashing, finished. Sow pigged four Pigs.</p> <p>Th 26.th Sowing the upper half of the pea field. Mary wrote to her Father., letter Postage s1.5 d currency</p> <p>F. 27th. Finished sowing pease: sowed them without dragging on land plowed this spring, at the rate of three Bushels per acre.</p> <p>S. 28th Received a Summons to the Division Court confessed judgement and paid 3 Dollars leaving 3.81 cts yet to pay. The note was for seed wheat for Davidson which I pay and trade of cash to him for work. Settled with Dumpier by receipting the sum of 380 cts on the back of his note. (Omiited yesterday) sowed Onion leek &amp; Beet seed. Today sowed pease and planted strawberry plants. Received from Henry Willimere One Dollar being part payment on two bushels of peace at 62^1/2 cts per B.</p> <p>M 30th. To Davidson two B. of Pease at 62^1/2cts.</p> <p>May</p> <p>T.1st To James Turner 128 lbs of Pease at 75 cts. per Busl.</p> <p>W. 2nd Salter the wagon for half day 25 cts.</p> <p>Th 3rd Posted a letter to Christie &amp; Corbett, another to Robert Young. Inveraray. Ten Bushels of Peas to Michael Andreas for which I have received Twenty B. of Potatoes.</p> <p>F 4th. Commenced to sow Clover seed in the <a href="/index.php?title=Pea%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Pea? (page does not exist)">Pea?</a> field. Sowed 8 Pints an acre. 7 Pints of Clover and 2 of Timothy mixed. Traded ^1/2 lbs of Pease for</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the same of wheat. Settled with James Davidson for his fathers thrashing Received before today 808 cts worth of stuff today 2 Dollars worth of flour which made us square.</p> <p>S. 5th. Settled with James Salter his account against me forty bushls. of Lime at 10 d. per bushl. £ 1.13.4 d. Three cows to Bull $3. Total £2.18.4 My A/c against him One lb. of Turnip seed s.2.6 d. forty lbs of Flour 8 shilgs 2 Bush of Fall wheat 8 sh. 5 Bush of Spring wheat s.15.7^1/2 d. 30 lbs of Flour 5.7^1/2 d Total £1.19.9 d. deduct the value of three B. of Pease which I let him have and there is s.7 and 4 d due him yet. Finished sowing Clover seed.</p> <p>W. 9th. Sowed wheat in the upper field 3 Bushels</p> <p>Th. 10th. Settled with John Goble. His left against Me for Interest on land for three years last April the fourth of this year is Thirty two Dollars Forty cents. My A/C against him for the same period is Seven Dollars Forty cents Ver. 1.96 cts for Beef from Craigs 4.50 for Thrashing 1.00 for Portmanteau. Paid him Eleven Dol. 87 cts from The Lumber &amp; this he received for me on the ninth. Balance due Mr. Goble $13.13 cts. for the same I have given him a due bill Memoranda 1 Bushel of Buck wheat to Mr Goble sometime spring which may be entered here but of that I am not certain this goes on the new a/c. Due Mr Goble 1 Dol. for water carriage. Fortney half a day with waggon.</p> <p>Saturday 12th. 47 lbs of Buck wheat to John Kennedy at 50 cts per Bush. 26 lbs of Flour to J Davidson at 2^1/4 cents per lb. Fetched Seed wheat from Mill.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>M. 14th. Sowed fifteen Bls of Wheat of 11^1/2 Acres of land which was fall wheat stubble</p> <p>T 15th. Mr J Goble working the other day I should have stated that the settlement between me and Mr Goble did not include work done for me the past winter.</p> <p>W. 16th. Mr J Goble half day. 94 lbs of Buckwheat Flour at per lb to James Davidson. Friday 18th. A letter from Christie and Corbett 7 cts. Postage dated Owen Sound 12th. instant</p> <p>S. 19th. First little sow six pigs.</p> <p>M. 21st Second sow with five little pigs. Salter the wagon - half day.</p> <p>T 22nd. Third sow with eight little ones. Omitted Sunday 20th. Florence of a cow calf Mary planted out 800 cabbage plants.</p> <p>W. 23rd. Half day sowing wheat for Davidson. Forty eight lbs of Buckwheat flour at 2 cts per lb.. Yesterday evening a letter from Cousin John W. for father.</p> <p>Th 24th. Received from Robert Young two papers relating to the Town hall. One dozen Herrings for 9 d. from Uncle Iden. &amp; delivered the above named papers to J <a href="/index.php?title=Seage%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Seage? (page does not exist)">Seage?</a></p> <p>F 25th. One dozen Herrings for nine pence from Uncle Iden.</p> <p>S 26th. One Trout from Iden Goble 12^1/2cts. Fortney the wagon half day. 60 lbs of Barley to Salter at 50 cts per Bushl.</p> <p>M. 28th. A pair of <a href="/index.php?title=Coburgers%3D_sheep%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Coburgers= sheep? (page does not exist)">Coburgers= sheep?</a> $2^1/2. from George Posted latter to Christie &amp; Corbett containing my note for $137 this being the amount at present due them.</p> <p>W. 30th Planted 300 Cabbages.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Th. 31t. Planted 230 Cabbage plants. Planted Beans. Planted Cucumber seed. Planted a few potatoes for early use.</p> <p>June</p> <p>F 1st. Last evening by Phi;. received one centre.pin Big Pinion. Two small Pinions &amp; to roller bearers from Owen Sound. Paid:Seven Bushels of Potatoes from Christ Schwendker One Pair of Coburgs for Fred from George 2^3/4 D.</p> <p>S 2nd. 1 dozn Herrings of Uncle Iden 9 d. 2 Bushls of Barley to H. Willimere at 50 cts per B. finished setting posts at the back of the garden. Commenced planting potatoes.</p> <p>M. 4th 16 lbs of barley to Willimere.</p> <p>Fr. 8th. Craigs plowing with our oxen</p> <p>S 9th Craigs draging with our Oxen</p> <p>Monday 11th. 1 Dozen Herrings of Uncle Iden 9 d. Fred loging for Willimere.</p> <p>W 13th. Finished planting potatoes.</p> <p>Th 14th. Soleing my Coburgs 100.75 cts by J. George.</p> <p>M 18th From Iden fish 4 d.</p> <p>T 19th. Made a bargain with Fred to chop me two acres of Bush at five Dolrs. per Acre and eight days is the time allowed for an acre every day over time he has to give me three yorkers for his board. He commenced this morning.</p> <p>W. 20th. Fred working. Sowed my Turnip seed.</p> <p>Th 21st Settled with William Telford Blacksmith His A/C against me $20.64^1/2. My A/C against him for Pease Cash and Wheat $16.25^1/2. Balance due him Four Dols. thirty nine cts. Mr John Goble altered Buck and Lion and the old sows pig. Fred chopping.</p> <p>F 22nd. John Goble two pigs 75 cents each.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Fred working.</p> <p>S. 23rd Fred working. Two pigs to Iden at 75 cents each. Two pigs to James Stewart at 75 cents each By MacLachlin, mending spade. Roberts boat from CF Schwendker.</p> <p>M. 25th. A pig to Margerate Stewart for half a Dol. Cash. A block cleaner cleaned our old block and fixed mothers old watch paid him in cash one Dol and a half. borrow half a Dol. from Mrs Stewart &amp; another half from Uncle Iden. Working at Road work. commenced this morning.</p> <p>S. 30th. Finished road work We have worked eight days for myself, five for Robert two for Father, and two for Fred. Two pigs to William Davidson. Trout from Iden Goble 6 d.</p> <p>July</p> <p>M. 2nd. Commenced logging.</p> <p>W. 4th. Mr J Goble killed the fatted Calf.</p> <p>Th. 5th. Mr J Goble went to Southampton with the Calf and sold it for Six Doll. and two shillings and four pence. Bought hooping &amp; rivets two Shillings and eight pence. Left the skin with J. George it weighed fifteen lbs. at nine cents per lb. this goes on his a/c Mr. Goble is paid.</p> <p>F 6th. A pair of Coburgs for Robert from J. George $2.75 cts.</p> <p>M 9th. Sold two male pigs to Martin Eby for one Dol. Paid.</p> <p>T. 10th. Settled with Uncle Iden Goble to this date that we might be able to get the proper writings on the land I purchased from him for</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>V</p> <p>the sum of Fifty Six pounds five Shillings. The sum I am indebted to Mr Goble is Four hundred &amp; Eighty seven Dolrs. Sixty one cts. That is Two hundred &amp; twenty five Dolars. purchase money on the Land which is Forty five acres off the Eastern end of lot Thirty one Lake shore Range in the township of Saugeen. Two Notes of the collective value of Two hundred &amp; Nineteen Dolrs. Forty four Cts. with interest and compound interest on the same to this date. This A/C does not include a few trifling items which I have had since Janry. 1860 nor does it affect any entry which I may have against him since that date. Omitted above between same and to this date Since Janry. 1st 1859.</p> <p>W. 11th. Commenced haying.</p> <p>Th 12th. Fortney the wagon all day. Salter Three lbs. of shingle nails borrowed.</p> <p>F 13th. Fortney the wagon Omiited on the 10th 31 herrings of Iden 37^1/2 cts.</p> <p>M. 16th. Witness to the giving of A Deed for Twenty two and a half acres of Land on Lot Thirty one Lake shore Range by Iden Goble to Robert and also to Philip. Also A Deed to Robert &amp; Philip by Mr. John Goble for the same number of Acres to each. Also of the giving of a Mortgage for the Sum of Five hundred Dolrs. to Mr Iden Goble by Robert payable five years from date &amp; bearing a yearly interest of six per Ct. Also of the giving of another to Mr John Goble for the sum of One hundred &amp; Eighty Dolrs. with yearly interest at six per cent, payable Three years from sale. Received Eight Dolrs. from Iden and Two from John Goble Cash.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>W 18th. A Chest for Maria from Rinsie which Christian will settle for me. price ) Maria received a letter from her Father.</p> <p>Th 19th. Sold a pig to the Potter for one Dol. which he will settle with Mother.</p> <p>F 20th. Finished haying. William Stafford Wagon half day</p> <p>S 21st. Posted a letter to Robert Young on Lodge business. Also a letter to Messrs. Christie &amp; Corbett enquiring for my old notes which have not been sent. Delivered Notes to the parties who stand good for Rent belonging to the different congregations preaching in the Good Templars Hall.</p> <p>T. 24th. Received the Deeds from Roy also the Mortgages for the Gobles &amp; paid him for the same the sum of $7^1/2 Dolrs. Received from Iden Goble the sum of Seven &amp; a half Dolrs. Made a bargain with James Salter to cut six and a quarter acres of pease for twenty bushels.</p> <p>W. 25th. Hoe &amp; upright for cradle 68 cents of MacLachlin</p> <p>F 27th. Fred working.</p> <p>S. 28th. Fred working. Salter hoeing Turnips, but board from Kinsies 12^1/2 Dolrs. which CF Schwendker will settle for me.</p> <p>M 30th. Made a bargain with Mr James Salter to hoe my turnips for the sum of Three &amp; a Half Dolrs. this pay also for the days work on Saturday. Commenced cutting Fall wheat in the field next to Georges. it was rather green. Mr J. Goble working in the house. Fred working. Fifty one lbs of Oats to Salter. Sent.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>J. 31st Mr John Goble planeing. Salter working at his job. Fred at his. Not working in the Harvest. Received a letter from Christie &amp; Corbett containing my old Notes. Sent in my bill for Cord wood delivered last winter to the Trustees of the Good Templars Hall Amount Two Dolrs &amp; a half.</p> <p>August</p> <p>W. 1st Mr John Goble siding front of the new house. Salter working at his turnip job. Fred commenced his chopping and finished his underbrushing. One trout from Iden</p> <p>Th. 2 Salter working at his turnip job. Fred chopping. Mr Goble working at the siding. recommenced in the wheat. Omitted stating that we cut 36 stooks in the first half day; and today 50.</p> <p>F 3rd Salter finished his job of Turnip hoeing</p> <p>S 4th. Fred working. Mr J Goble siding the east end of new house. Cut Fifty-five stooks of Fall wheat.</p> <p>M. 6th. Cut Fifty-five Stooks of fall wheat Fred chopping Mr J. Goble siding &amp; fixing windows</p> <p>J. 7th Finished cutting wheat in the field next to Craigs; cut 47 stooks today which makes a total of 243 stooks in this field. Mr Goble fixing windows. Salter commenced his job at the pease. Davidson also commenced to cut at the rate of three Bushels per acre for all the cuts.</p> <p>W 8th. Mr J Goble fixing windows in the new house Fred chopping half day, Salter &amp; Davidson and Son at the pease.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><a href="/index.php?title=This_is_a_copy_of_page_13&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="This is a copy of page 13 (page does not exist)">this is a copy of page 13</a></p> <p>J. 31st Mr John Goble planeing. Salter working at his job. Fred at his. Not working in the Harvest. Received a letter from Christie &amp; Corbett containing my old Notes. Sent in my bill for Cord wood delivered last winter to the Trustees of the Good Templars Hall Amount Two Dolrs &amp; a half.</p> <p>August</p> <p>W. 1st Mr John Goble siding front of the new house. Salter working at his turnip job. Fred commenced his chopping and finished his underbrushing. One trout from Iden</p> <p>Th. 2 Salter working at his turnip job. Fred chopping. Mr Goble working at the siding. recommenced in the wheat. Omitted stating that we cut 36 stooks in the first half day; and today 50.</p> <p>F 3rd Salter finished his job of Turnip hoeing</p> <p>S 4th. Fred working. Mr J Goble siding the east end of new house. Cut Fifty-five stooks of Fall wheat.</p> <p>M. 6th. Cut Fifty-five Stooks of fall wheat Fred chopping Mr J. Goble siding &amp; fixing windows</p> <p>J. 7th Finished cutting wheat in the field next to Craigs; cut 47 stooks today which makes a total of 243 stooks in this field. Mr Goble fixing windows. Salter commenced his job at the pease. Davidson also commenced to cut at the rate of three Bushels per acre for all the cuts. W 8th. Mr J Goble fixing windows in the new house Fred chopping half day, Salter &amp; Davidson and Son at the pease.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Th. 9th. Salter cutting pease. Davidson cutting pease. Christian Ruhdrelt commenced cutting this morn he is to have three Bushls. per acre. Fred working at his job. Mr J Goble fixing the windows. Borrowed Sixty six lbs of flour of Stewart owe him forty one lbs before this. Two pigs to Mose Eby Two Dolrs. not paid. Cut 31 stooks of Fall wheat in Philips lower field.</p> <p>F 10th. Salter working at his pease. Christian &amp; Davidson also. Carted five loads of wheat from the field next Craigs.</p> <p>S 11th. Davidson finished cutting his three acres of pease. Carted five loads more of wheat from the field next Craigs. Cut 13 stooks of wheat in Phils lower field.</p> <p>M 13th Mr J Goble planeing, flooring etc. Salter cutting pease</p> <p>T. 14th Mr J Goble working as yesterday. Salter cutting pease. Christian Ruhardt cutting pease. Fred chopping. Paid Sam Bruker his flour 70 lbs which we had from mill by mistake. Lent Christian Schwendker 100 lbs of flour. Sold MacLachlin 113 lbs of flour at 2^1/2 cts per lb. Sold James George 32 lbs of flour at 2^1/2cts. Sold Salter 98 lbs of flour at 2^1/2 cts. Paid back to James Stewart the flour I borrowed of him 167 lbs. Cut 23 stooks of wheat.</p> <p>W. 15th. Mr J Goble glazing and hanging door. Fred &amp; W. Davidson his <a href="/index.php?title=Courets%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Courets? (page does not exist)">courets?</a> two days. Salter cutting pease. Cut forty stooks of wheat Florence and Lilly to Salters Bull.</p> <p>Th. 16th. Mr J Goble fixing door and planeing floor. Fred chopping. Salter cutting pease. Cut 17 stooks of wheat carted all from the field by</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Craigs. Lambert ordered fifty Bushls. of wheat fall to be delivered at Shantzs to be paid for by the middle of October. Received of Mr J. George the sum of two &amp; half Dolrs for Cord wood delivered to Lodge Trustees.</p> <p>F 17th. Cut 54 stooks of wheat Fred (two days) chopping.</p> <p>S 18th. Cut 38 stooks of wheat. Fred (two days) chopping. Salter cutting pease yesterday and today</p> <p>M 20th. Salter finished cutting pease. Fred chopping Agreed with James Davidson to pay him 75 cts whilst working in the harvest and 50 cents per day when working at other work. James Davidson one day raking and binding. Cut fifty six stooks of wheat. Agreed to pay Joseph Forthey 2^1/4 Dolrs. for a Jack and edging plane. Lent 28 and 9 lbs of Salt with the bag to Joseph Fortney.</p> <p>T. 21st. James Davidson working at raking &amp; binding. Finished this forenoon cutting fall wheat in Philips lower field cut nineteen stooks. Commenced cutting spring wheat in the corner between Craig &amp; John Gobles line cut 37 stooks. Mr. Joseph Shell ordered 14 bushels of fall wheat for seed. Fred chopping. Davidsons calf in pasture.</p> <p>W 22nd. James Davidson in the harvest. Fred chopping. Cut wheat 5 stooks.</p> <p>Th. 23rd James Davidson half day binding, &amp; half day working in the barn. Cut 22 stooks of wheat.</p> <p>F. 24th. James Davidson working in the barn. Fred yesterday &amp; today:</p> <p>Saturday 25th. James Davidson half a day in the turnips. Fred chopping. Paid my years Subscription for the Morning Star. till No 8 in the fourth Year. &amp; received a receipt for the same.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>M. 27th. James Davidson rakeing &amp; binding. Fred chopping. Finished cutting the spring wheat in the field by Craigs &amp; Johns. 48 stooks. Fortney half day with wagon. Paid to W. Telford two Dolrs. on his a/c.</p> <p><a href="/index.php?title=Written_on_top_of_this_and_next_paragraph:_Made_out_to_this.&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Written on top of this and next paragraph: Made out to this. (page does not exist)">Written on top of this and next paragraph: Made out to this.</a></p> <p>T. 28th. James Davidson helping to haul in grain. Mr J Gobles wagon ^1/2 Dol. hauled chief of the wheat in from Phils lower field. Fred helping me in the barn.</p> <p>W. 29th. James Davidson helping to haul in pease Hauling pease. Mr Gobles wagon half day. Fred helping me.</p> <p>Th. 30th. James Davidson helping to haul pease. Gave Mrs Davidson an Order for the store goods to the amont of three Dolrs. fifty on L &amp; Ruby. Carting pease. finished hauling fall wheat</p> <p>F 31st. James Davidson helping to pick seed wheat. 100 hundred of old iron to MacLachlin One Dol..</p> <p>September</p> <p>S 1st James Davidson ^1/2 day jobbing ^1/2 day hauling in pease.</p> <p>M. 3rd. James Davidson helping to haul in the spring wheat &amp; Timothy seed. Hauled the spring wheat from between John Gobles &amp; Craigs. Also the Timothy seed from the outside of the whole field. Mr. Born turned this Calf into my pasture. Sowed a part of my calves fetch with fall wheat about three pecks.</p> <p>T. 4th James Davidson helping in the pease. Hauling pease finished. An Order in L &amp; R. for the Sum of five Dolrs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Th. 6th. Mr James Stewart Cradling spring wheat James Davidson Rakeing &amp; binding. Commenced cutting spring wheat in Roberts upper field Cut 71 stooks. Finished sowing fall wheat in the Calfs patch. Fred chopping.</p> <p>F 7th Cut 77 stooks of wheat. James Stewart Cradling. James Davidson Rakeing &amp; binding 1^1/4 of nails lent to Salter Fred chopping.</p> <p>S 8th. 33 lbs of flour to Salter, 19 lbs at 2^1/4 cents per lbs. 19 lbs of Corn meal to Davidson at 2^1/4 cents per lbs. James Davidson half a day Raking &amp; binding. Cut 19 stooks of spring wheat.</p> <p>M. 10th. James Stewart cradling spring wheat. James Davidson Rakeing &amp; binding Cut 84 stooks 14 Bushls. of Fall wheat to Joseph Shell. the price to be the same as I sell my fall wheat for. Fred chopping finished his job in 32 days. F. Phil. &amp; his horses to Borns thrashing.</p> <p>T. 11th. Gave Fred an Order on James George for a pair of Boots $4.50. Fortney half day with wagon.</p> <p>W. 12th. James Stewart Cradling half day. John Stewart Binding all day. James Davidson Binding , John his brother also. Cut of spring wheat in Phils lower field. 78 stooks. Phil. with horses thrashing at Bruchers.</p> <p>Th. 13th. Thrashing with Craigs &amp; Frasers Machine half day. John Stewart James Craig Nobert Craig John Goble Iden Goble Joseph Fortney John Hilker, James Salter Andrew Salter James Davidson William Davidson John Davidson Senr. John Davidson Junr. Louis Zants man and leaves Lent Willimere 13^1/2 lbs of flour. Flour to James Davidson 18 lbs.</p> <p>F 14th. Father &amp; me all day at Zants thrashing. Phil &amp; Robert &amp; horses half a day at Stewarts and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>half a day at John Gobles. 1 Dozen Herrings from Mr. J Goble 12^1/2 cents per dozen. Wages - ^1/2 day at Fortneys</p> <p>S 15th. Father Fred Phil. &amp; horses half day to Joseph Fortneys thrashing. James Stewart &amp; John Goble. ^1/2 day each cutting wheat &amp; binding James Davidson &amp; John his brother Raking &amp; binding whole day Gave James Davidson an Order on James George for a pair of boots $4.50 ) Eleven Herring of Mr. John Goble at 12^1/2 cents per Dozen</p> <p>M 17th. Finished thrashing fall wheat with Frasers Machine. ^3/4 of a day today, Mr Robert &amp; James Craig Mr. John &amp; Iden Goble Mr James Stewart &amp; Son Mr Fortney &amp; John Hilker Mr James Salter Mr John Davidson &amp; his Sons James &amp; John in the early part of the day Zants boy and team afterwards Dilman Bricker &amp; team.</p> <p>T. 18th. James Davidson half day rakeing &amp; binding &amp; half day getting half &amp; fixing at the straw stack Finished cutting spring wheat. Agreed with Salter that for two days ploughing he shall have two of my small pigs.</p> <p>W. 19th. Salter ploughing. Andrew took his pigs away James Davidson working at everything. Sent eleven Bushls. of fall wheat to mill. Also 10/338 lbs Bushls. of fall wheat to Lambert. Eight Bushels of fall wheat to Joseph Shell. I squared up with Fred by giving him my watch and knife.</p> <p>Th. 20th. Settled with Iden Goble to this date Balance due Iden $11.64 cts Flour to James Davidson 40 lbs. Mr John Goble planeing flooring.</p> <p>F 21st. James Turner 6 Bushls. 32 lbs of Fall wheat James Davidson 34 of a Harv. day hoeing. John Goble</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>planeing flooring. Mr. Salter ploughing Plough share &amp; stove door from MacLachlin.</p> <p>S 22nd. Salter Sixty lbs of flour at 2^1/2 cts per lb. &amp; Three Bushls. of fall wheat. James Davidson hoeing. Bargained for a pig with Andrew Salter for one and a half days work with oxen.</p> <p>M. 24th. Finished hauling in spring wheat which finishes my harvest this year. Iden helping with his oxen &amp; wagon. Salter helping John Stewart helping. James Davidson working in the harvest Omitted last Saturday in order to L. &amp; Ruby for Fred to the amount of which is part payment to him for three chairs the same amounting to One Dol. &amp; a half John Staffords wagon ^1/2 Dol.</p> <p>T 25th. James Davidson cleaning up wheat etc. three candles to James Davidson</p> <p>W 26th. James Davidson skiding logs. Fall wheat to Benjamin Shantz Bushls. Andrew Salter draging on his pig A/C Sowed Fall wheat in Roberts Home field about an Acre. Phil skiding logs at Borns for ourselves. Mr John Goble planeing flooring. Willimere returned the flour he borrowed some few days since.</p> <p>Th. 27th. James Davidson helping to skid logs &amp; drag Flour to James Davidson 36 lbs. at 2^1/2 cts. Wagon to James Davidson half day 25 cts. Mr John Goble planeing flooring. Soleing and heeling my boots by James George 87^1/2 cts. Finished Sowed more wheat about ten acres.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>7 Bushls. &amp; 20 lbs of fall wheat to John Smith.</p> <p>F. 28th. Sowed about an acre of fall wheat this finished the sowing of Roberts Home field. I have sown about 15 Bushls. on the twelve acres. James Davidson dragging. John Goble firing in house. Andrew Salter half day with his Bulls this finished his work for his pig.</p> <p>S 29th. James Davidson draging. John Goble half day. Finished draging in the wheat I sowed. The following is a fair Valuation of Lands &amp; Building on the different farms held by Robert, Phil &amp; Myself. West end Rental of Lots 31 &amp; 32 in possession of Robert Parker Leeder. Containing 45 Acres of Land 35 of which is under cultivation with a Frame. House there on, Total Value $918. Nine hundred and eighteen Dol. Also Thirty Acres on the west side of Lot Num. 8 in the Sixth concession of the Value of $120 One hundred &amp; Twenty Dolrs. Also of Leeder being the Eastern ends of Lots No 31 &amp; 32 in the Lake Shore Range Containing Forty five Acres of Land. Twenty of which is cleared. This is Valued at $495 Four hundred &amp; Ninety five Dolrs. Also on Lot No 8 in the Sixth Concession Thirty Acres on the Eastern Side of the Value of One hundred &amp; Twenty Dolrs.</p> <p>Also of Land in my possession being Lot No 30 Lake Shore Range Containing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>73 Acres 28 of which is under cultivation of the Value of $676 Dol. Six hundred and Seventy Six Dolrs. Also a house Value 220 Dolrs. Two hundred &amp; Twenty Dolrs. Also Barn and out houses. Value $100 One hundred Dolrs. Also Apple Trees Total Value $7.50 Seven Dot Fifty. Also Well of the Value of $8.00 Eight Dolrs. This is a true statement of Valuation as agreed upon by Robert Phillip &amp; myself this evening and forms a basis for a mutual separation so that we may enter upon a business life for ourselves individually.</p> <p>October. M. 1st. James Davidson logging half day. To this date I owe him $20.62^1/2. and he owes me $21.10^1/2 . difference 48 cts. W 3rd. James Davidson loging. Mr Goble working. Th. 4th. James Davidson loging. Mr Goble working. The following is a list of Articles sold this evening by Phillip on our united A/C and the Names of the buyers &amp; the prices paid Horses harness whiffletrees &amp; doubletrees N.E.L. 40 Dolrs. Oxen to Robert 49 Dolrs. Rosa Mother has chosen as her own Florence to Nat for 17 Dolrs. Beauty to Nat for 18 Dolrs. Lady to Robert for 18 Dolrs. Yoke of Hurs 36 Dolrs. Lilly to Nat for 13^1/2 Dolrs. Fancy to Nat for 11 Dolrs. Amy to Robert for 5 Dolrs. Little Cherry to Mother. White face to Nat for 4 Dol. The thrashing machine to Philip for 100 Dolrs. Wagon to Nat for 75 Dolrs. Long handled plough to Robert for 7^1/4 Dolrs. Blue Plough to Nat 6 Dolrs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Drag to Phil for 5^1/4 Dolrs^1/2. Gr Chain 5^1/2 to Nat <a href="/index.php?title=Brot_rein%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Brot rein? (page does not exist)">Brot rein?</a> on Chain to Robert for 3^1/2 Dolrs. Bob Sleigh to Nat for 24^1/2 Dolrs. Common Sleigh to Robert for 3^1/4 Dolrs. One Bob for saw logs to Nat for 1 Dol. Long three pronged fork to Robert for 1 Dol. Two pronged fork to Phil for ^3/4 of a dol. Three pronged fork without a handle to Nat for 62^1/2 cents. Four pronged dung fork to Robert for 50 cents. Fine pick turnip hoe to Nat for 87^1/2 cents. Corn hoe to Nat for 50 cents. One hoe commonly known as Roberts for 25 cents. Hoe commonly Known as Nats to Nat for 25 cents. One hoe commonly Known as Fathers to Nat for 87^1/2 cents.</p> <p><br />F 5th. Me &amp; Robert to Craigs thrashing. James Davidson thrashing at Georges on my A/C. The following is a list of Articles sold this evening and the names of the parties purchasing The Tanning Mill wa agree to hold in common. Spade to Nat for 1 Dol. 37^1/2 cts. Shovel to Nat for 1 Dol. 50 cts. Old scythe &amp; snath to Nat. Scythe &amp; snath to Robert. Scythe &amp; snath to Phil. Straw cutter to Nat for 3.50 cts. Turnip cutter to Robert for 1 Dol. Large cooking Stove &amp; pipe to Nat for 11.50 Small cooking stove to Robert for 9.75 Box Stove to Robert for 7.00 Dol. Large Box for grain to Robert for 60 cts. <a href="/index.php?title=%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="? (page does not exist)">?</a> sire to Rob for 25 cts. Smallest box to Nat for 12^1/2 cts. Two Sugar barrels to Nat. Kettle to Nat for 5.50 Red wash tub to Mother &amp; the cheese tub too. Small wash tub to Rob for 1.50. Two inch auger to Nat for 1.25.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Fine saw to Robert 80 cents. Small square to Nat for 40 cents. One Jack plane to Nat for 1.12^1/2. Jointing plane to Nat for 1.37^1/2 cts. Best Swill pail to Robert for 25 cts Swill pail to Nat for 20 cents. Water pail to Robert for 26 cts. Water pail to Nat for 27 cts. Iron hooped bucket to Nat for 1.62^1/2 Bags &amp; Marker to Robert for 2.50 cts. Bran bag to Nat for 57 cts. Coffee Mill to Nat for 26 cts. Grind stone in common. One Wooden milk pail to Robert for 25 cts. 7 Stone Mustard jars two each and one to Mother. Stone Lard crock to Nat for 47 cts. Stone Lard crock to Robert for 47 cts. Bedsteads one to each. 9 New chairs to Robert for 50 cts. each. 12 Old chairs to Nat for 50 cts each. Clock to Nat for three &amp; a half. Large Table to Nat for 2.51 cts. Large reaping hook to Nat for 27 cts. Small graping hook to Robert for 26 cts. Ladder to Nat for 48 cts. One grain cradle to Nat for 1.12^1/2 cts. 1 Rake to Robert 12^1/2 cts. &amp; one to Nat for 12^1/2 cts. Short toothed rake to Nat for 3 cts. Churn to Robert for 1.25 cts. Link to Robert for 2.25 cts. Bucksaw to Fred for 75 cts. Candle Mould to Robert for 38 cts. One hoe to Nat for 43 cts. Steelyards to Philip for 1.38 cts. Scales to Mother. Old tin Sive to Robert for 12^1/2 cts. Lantern to Nat for 58 cts. Molasses pail to Nat for 44 cts. Matches to be divided. Fluid can to Phil for 85 cts. oil Can to Philip. Vinegar Jug to Nat for 29 cts. Red Bake pan to Nat &amp; tin Bake pan to Robert. Four tin Milk pans to Robert for 1 Dol. One half Dol. tin milk pan to Nat for 37^1/2 cts.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Two five yorkshilling milk tins to Nat at 1.10 cts Two twenty five cent Milk pans to Nat for 50 cts. One Do Do to Robert. Two 20 ct. tins to Nat 37^1/2 cts. Two Bake tins at 25 cts each to Nat for 45 cts. Three four penny crocks to Nat for 20 cts. Brace &amp; bits to Robert for Six Dolrs. fifty cts. Small tin pail to Robert for 15 cts. Copper to Mother. Frying Pan to Mother. Rock Augers to Robert for 50 cts. Hand saw to Robert for one Dolr. Rip Saw to Robert for 1.00 Rip saw to Nat for 1.00 Saw set to Robert for 9 cents Saw set to Nat for 9 cts Two flat files to Phil for 21 cts. Two half round files to Robert for 23 cts. Two rasps to Robert for 30 cts. One screw Driver to each. Large clench hammer to Nat for 29 cts Smal Do to Robert for 29 cts Claw hammer large to Nat for 41 cts Small clawed hammer to Phill for 19 cts. Small plane to Nat for 82 cts Iron square to Robert for 16 cts. Iron square to Phil for 16 cts. 3 rules 1 each. Compasses to Robert for 14 cts. Compasses to Phil for 14 cts. 26 lbs of flour to Salter.</p> <p>S 6th. Robert &amp; me thrashing at Salters this morning and at Old Toms this afternoon Received one Dolr from Hackett on thrashing A/C. M. 8th James Davidson working in fallow Mr Goble laying floor.</p> <p>T. 9th. Mr John Goble laying floor. James Davidson ^1/2 day Fred ^1/2 day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>W. 10th. Pair of Boots for Robert from James George 4 Dolrs. Township show Entered 2 Bushels of fall wheat one spring calf. One Dozen Carrots. One <a href="/index.php?title=Peck%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Peck? (page does not exist)">Peck?</a> of Onions &amp; four lbs of Butter &amp; two Cheeses. Took second prize for fall wheat first prize for Onions fourth prize for Butter &amp; first prize for Carrots. Sold Henry Hilker Two hundred Bushels of fall wheat to be as good as that shown at the show, and delivered in two weeks, from his date. One Door and 3 Bridges for Roberts <a href="/index.php?title=Stove%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Stove? (page does not exist)">Stove?</a> 26 lbs. the old ones to be returned. One Poled Axe to Philip for 62^1/2 cts Adze to Philip for 87^1/2 cts. Gridrion to Robert for 25 cts. Hard chisel divided. Large English drawing knife to Robert for 31 cts Small Do to Philip for 31 cts. Spoke shave to Philip for 30 cts. Iron for spoke shave for 16 cts. to Robert Oil Stove to Phil for 26 cts. Small oil stove to Robert for 10 cts. Large Canadian Drawing knife to Nat for 1.73 cts. Six handled Chisles to Nat for 1.45 cts Mortising Chisles to Philip for 64 cts. Two Lockett Gouges to Robert for 19 cts Hand Vice to Robert for 51 cts Hand Vice to Phil for 51 cts. Shoe anvil to Philip for 27 cts. Beer Cask to Nat for 205 cts. Beer Cask to Nat for 205 cts. Pick Axe to Robert for 146 cts Old pick Axe to Nat for 1.10cts</p> <p><br />Th. 11th Mr John Goble laying floor.</p> <p>Friday 12th Corn Meal to James Davidson 48 lbs Mr Goble laying floor. Pease from Mr John Goble Borrowed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>T. 13th. Mr Goble half day</p> <p>T. 16th Fred &amp; me traded my Large &amp; small boxes the Agriculturalist &amp; what belongs there to Bookkeeper &amp; all my works on phonography for his Flageolet.</p> <p>W. 17th. Sowed 3^3/4 Acres of Fall wheat. Sowed about five bushls of wheat. Forty Bushls of lime of Salter. 1 Dozen fish of Iden.</p> <p>Th. 18th. Two Bushls of fall wheat to Salter $2.00</p> <p>Friday 19th. Commenced cleaning &amp; delivering Hilkers wheat as per agreement.</p> <p>S. 20th. delivering Hilkers wheat. An Order to Old Mr Davidson on James George for a pair of Boots $4.00 His A/C against me Two tubs 3.00 Two Cheese vats 2.00 &amp; Water Buckett 70 cts. Borrowed flour of Mrs Stewart. 77 lbs.</p> <p>M. 22nd. Delivered in all to H Hilker 210 Bushls at 30 lbs at One Dolr. per Bushl. Agreed with L &amp; Ruby to deliver the rest of my wheat to them for 103 cts per Bushel.</p> <p>T. 23rd This morning between 12 &amp; 1 Unto us a Child was born unto us a Son was given and his name shall be Nathaniel Edward and he shall be called Edward. Shot old Bob. John Goble working</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>W.24 Finished cleaning up fall wheat for Ruby Carried him Bushls. A Pig to James Davidson for 3 Dolrs to be paid in work. Omitted yesterday. I received a letter from Uncle Henry.</p> <p>Th. 25th. Received from Henry Hilker the Sum of Two hundred and Ten Dolrs and a half, this being the sum total due by him to me for fall wheat. Paid to Delamond Bricker the Sum of Nine Dolrs &amp; a half the same being due to him for Clover Seed. Obtained Post Office Orders for the Sum of One hundred &amp; forty Six Dolrs Twenty Eight cts at Southampton for Christie &amp; Corbett of Owen Sound Cost of Orders One Dolr Twenty cts. Paid Postage Paid Three Dolrs Twenty five cts to John Eastwood which is the balance due on Davidsons Noye Paid Lehnen four Dolrs which was borrowed from him. Paid to James George Ten Dolrs.</p> <p>F. 26th. Paid to Iden Goble the sum of Eleven Dolrs Sixty four cts. Paid to John Goble the following sums on Due bill Thirteen Dolrs Twelve &amp; a half cts for Interest on land money and other Two Dolrs Sixty seven cts. for Sink and drawer for Table. One Dolr Sixty. Commenced to dig potatoes. dug 36 pail fuls.</p> <p>S. 27th. Dug 39 pailfuls of potatoes.</p> <p>M 29th. 114 lbs of flour of Stewart with the bag. Dug forty pails of potatoes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>T 30th. Settled with John Davidson By giving him an order on L &amp; Ruby for 3.12^1/2 cts. Dug 36 pail fulls of potatoes. Paid one Dolr. to Fred.</p> <p>W 31st. Dug 42 pail fulls of potatoes. 1 Dozen Herring of Iden.</p> <p>Th 1st Dug 39 Pails full of potatoes.</p> <p>F. 2nd. Received from D. Lambert the Sum of Fifty Dolrs for fifty Bushls of fall wheat. Paid to L &amp; Ruby Fifty Dolrs. Received from John Smith Seven &amp; a half Dolrs being the price of the fall wheat he had of me for seed. Dug four bag fulls of potatoes.</p> <p>S 3rd. Dug four bag fulls of potatoes. Bought an old Shovel of Fred for 2^1/2 Bushls of potatoes.</p> <p>M. 5th. Dug three bags of potatoes &amp; finished diging. Five hundred Bricks from William Stafford at per hundred. Hauled two loads of Brick for Stafford at 37^1/2 cts per load.</p> <p>T. 6th. 58 lbs of Pease to Christian Richard being part payment for cutting pease. Mr John Goble ^1/2 day fixing for chimneys.</p> <p>W 7th. Mr John Goble fixing for chimnies ^1/2 day</p> <p>S. 10th. 3. Bushls 34 lbs of pease to Christian Richard &amp; this makes his 4^1/2 Bushels. William Stafford</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Commenced on the Brick work. He is to Brick the house &amp; find the Brick for 25 Dolrs. Shut the Hogs up.</p> <p>M. 12 Rendered Shell A/C for fall wheat Total $22.66. Rendered Turner A/C for fall wheat and pease $8.29 cts. Commenced pulling turnips. Settled with Mr. Born for work so that we are square to this date. Posted a letter to Uncle Henry. Received from James Turner the sum of $8.29 cts.</p> <p>T. 13th. 59^1/2 lbs of flour from J. Stewart borrowed Yesterday &amp; today 72 Bushls. of turnips. Salter the wagon half day</p> <p>W 14th. Paid Craigs for the cooking stove. Fourteen Dolrs. Received from Donald Wilkie $1.25 cts. yet due fifteen Cts. Dug &amp; pulled 33 Bushls of turnips.</p> <p>Th. 15th. Father half day at Zants thrashing.</p> <p>F 16h. Pulled 71 Bushls of Turnips. Father half day at Zants thrashing.</p> <p>S.17</p> <p>M 19th.</p> <p>T 20th Three Bushls. 16 lbs of Pease to Salter. Twenty lbs of pease to Davidson. Borrowed 75 lbs of flour of Craigs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>W. 21st. Paid Mr. Craig Nine Dolrs. being the amount due him for My fall wheat thrashing Also Paid to Mr Craig for Mr W. Telford the sum of two Dolrs &amp; fifty cts. which is the balance due him on his Blacksmithing A/C. Borrowed of the Craigs 10 Bushls 48 lbs of spring wheat for Gristing.</p> <p>F 23rd. Bought a yoke of Steers of Mr James Craig of Arran for the which I have given a Note due on the 15th of next September for the Sum of Seventy five Dolrs.</p> <p>W 28th. Four Bushls. of Pease to Salter. Six Bushls of Pease to William Stafford.</p> <p>Th. 29th. Delivered to L &amp; Ruby Six Bushls &amp; thirty lbs. of wheat at 95 cts. per Bushl. on A/C</p> <p>F 30th. Amount due John Davidson Jr. for Two days in Harvest and a day &amp; half thrashing at 50 cts. per day. 1.75 cts. paid in store goods 1.68 cts. December S 1st Received of Joseph Shell Twenty two Dolrs &amp; 66 cts which is a settlement in full for wheat received this fall.</p> <p>M. 3rd. Paid MacLachlin Four Dolrs.</p> <p>T. 4th. 10 Bushls. 36 lbs of Pease to Salter. Four Bushls. of pease to William Stafford this makes 10 Bushls for which he gives me 6.50 cts. Also a trowell to</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>William Stafford for One Dolr.</p> <p>W. 5th. Two Bushels of Pease to Davidson</p> <p>Th 6th. 2^1/2 Bushls. of Potatoes to Frederick this pays him for the old Shovel.</p> <p>S. 8th. William Staffords A/C for bricks and work in Roberts new house of $25.00 for chimney brick five hundred at half a Dolr. per hundred $2.50 My A/C against him 10 Bushls. of peace $6.50. One Trowell $1.00. Nine loads of brick at 37^1/2 cts. per load $3.37^1/2 cts. Settled by giving Stafford a Note payable on the first of December 1861 for the Sum of $16.63 cts with Six per. cent. Interest Fetched My Steers home from Craigs. 131 lbs of pease to John Goble with the bag.</p> <p>M. 10th. Made a bargain and signed an agreement with James Davidson for him to split me Three Thousand rails (Cedar) of the <a href="/index.php?title=Sire%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Sire? (page does not exist)">sire?</a> and quality of those on my lower fence for the which I agree to pay him Twenty five Dolrs. Five this winter and Twenty on the 1st of October 1861</p> <p>T 11th. Mr J Goble working in Bobs house. Received of Benjamin Shantz Esquire the sum of Two Dolrs on Fathers A/c W. 12th Mr John Goble working in Bobs house.</p> <p>F 14th. Davidson Pease 43 lbs. Paid mine and Roberts Taxes &amp;19.18 cts. Killed a pig one of the old sows</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>S. 15th Agreed with Christian Shantz to thrash all my spring wheat for the Sum of Eleven Dollars. John Zant &amp; his horses, Born, James &amp; Moffat Craig, John Goble, Iden Goble, James Stewart, James Salter &amp; his Son Edward. Mr John Davidson, &amp; his Sons James &amp; John, helping me to thrash. Thrashed the whole day. 140 lbs of Pease to James Salter Novb. 20th. &amp; since. This is a list of pease received by Salter 3.16 lbs. 4. Bushls, 10 Do 36 lbs.</p> <p>M. 17th. 8 Bushls of 6 cts of John Zant at 22 cts per Bushl. $1.76 cts. Thrashing Zant with his horses, Born, James &amp; Moffat Craig, John Goble, James Stewart, James Salter &amp; his son Edward, Davidson &amp; his Sons John &amp; James helping, half day, James Davidson half day helping in with the Straw. Robert &amp; I gave James Davidson an order on L &amp; Ruby for clothes to the amount of $10.80 cts. this is so much payment on rails he is to split for us. Pease to Davidson 126 lbs. Received from MacLachlin One <a href="/index.php?title=%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="? (page does not exist)">?</a> Staple and Ring $1.25 cts. Also a <a href="/index.php?title=Bail%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Bail? (page does not exist)">bail?</a> on my water Bucket .75 cts. Sold Salter my Straw cutter for the sum of Four Dollars.</p> <p>T. 18th. 15 lbs of Flour to Davidson</p> <p>W. 19th Mr John G. half day</p> <p>Th. 20th. Mr Goble half day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>F 21st. Mr. John Goble whole day. Sent wheat to Mill. on Roberts A/C. By Robert one Load 30 Bushls. 34 lbs By Phil one load 30 Bushls. 9 lbs. Sent 10 Bushls. 38 lbs for Craig the same as we borrowed. To Jack &amp; George for John Currie 11 Bushls. 50 lbs. Received from MacLachlin 2 dog irons $2.40 cts.</p> <p>S. 22nd . John Goble working. Salter</p> <p>M. 24th. Salter 73 lbs of Pease Mr J. Goble working</p> <p>T.25th Davidson 56 lbs of Pease W 26th J Goble working Th. 27th. An Order on L &amp; Ruby for the Sum of Two Dolrs &amp; a half to James Davidson, that is One Dolr on his Mothers A/C. and One Dol. &amp; a half for his Father and Brother for a day and half thrashing Mr John Goble working.</p> <p>F 28th. Mr. John Goble working.</p> <p>S. 29th. 45 lbs of Bran of John Goble bag and all. Pease to John Goble 140 lbs This makes to him a total 270 lbs to the present time. Mr Goble half a day working.</p> <p>M. 31st. Mr John Goble made me a Cradle. Mr J. Davidson half day coopering: Eight bags of Lime to MacLachlin. Sent a grist of Nine bags to Shantzs.</p> <p><a href="/index.php?title=Written_over_last_two_paragraphs:_Trade_to_him&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Written over last two paragraphs: Trade to him (page does not exist)">Written over last two paragraphs: Trade to him</a></p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><a href="/index.php?title=Blank_Page&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Blank Page (page does not exist)">Blank Page</a></p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>N.E. Leeder's Day Book and Memoranda. for the year 1861.</p> <p>J. 1st</p> <p>W 2nd Davidson coopering.</p> <p>Th. 3rd. John Goble working at Robs House. I One Bushl. of Pease to Salter</p> <p>F. 4th. Mr. John Goble working. One Bushl. of pease to Davidson. My Axe from MacLachlins 25 cts for. tempering. 3 Bushls. of lime to Davidson.</p> <p>S 5th.</p> <p>M. 7th.</p> <p>T. 8th. Mr J Goble killing pigs. Killed our six largest pigs.</p> <p>W 9th. One hog to James George weight 235 lbs 15^1/2 cts.per lb</p> <p>Th 10th.</p> <p>F 11 ^1/2 Bushl of pease to Davidson.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>S. 12. th.</p> <p>M. 13th.</p> <p>T. 14th.</p> <p>W 15th. 250 lbs of flour to J. Stewart this pays him the flour I borrowed of him this last fall.</p> <p>Th. 16th. 75 lbs of flour to Craig. this is the amount I borrowed of him this last fall.</p> <p>F. 17th.</p> <p>S. 18th. Finished delivering spring wheat to L &amp; Ruby Amount delivered 265 B. 16 lbs at .80 cts. per Bushl.</p> <p>M 21st. Paid Otis Dumpier the sum of $186.27 cts also interest on a Note given by me to S. Bricker which at the present time is in the possession of L &amp; Ruby. And received an order on L &amp; Ruby for the balance on the wheat for the sum of $22.53 cts. Also settled with J. George for his shoemaking a/c for the past year Due him at this time 13 Dolrs. 22^1/2 cts.</p> <p>T 22nd. Pease to Davidsom 35 lbs: this Settles with him for cutting pease.</p> <p>W. 23rd. Mr John Goble working.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Th. 24th. Mr John Goble working</p> <p>F 25th. ^1/2 day Mr John Goble One lb. of Tobacco to Mr. Davidson.</p> <p>S 26th Received from Messrs L &amp; Ruby the Sum of $22.53 cts. less 11 d. and 7^1/2 d. this is the amount for which I received a due bill which I lost</p> <p>M 28th. Commenced to dig Roberts well. Robert opened an A/C with Mssrs. L &amp; Ruby and from this date me and Phill will do the same.</p> <p>T. 29th. diging Robs well.</p> <p>W 30th. Digging Robs well. Moffat Craig helping.</p> <p>Th. 31st. Finished digging Robs well.</p> <p>February</p> <p>F 1st. Received from Iden Goble 30 Bushls of Oats at 25 cts per Bushl. Paid him 8 Dolrs. Ash lumber to John Goble.</p> <p>S.2nd.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>M 4th. Received a page book from Mr Ruby with the amount I have already had from the store therin entered. Paid Mr J. George the Sum of fourteen Dolrs. on his old A/C due him yet 1.22 cts. A pair of shoes to Mrs Davidson $2.00 Received from Moses Eby the sum of two dolrs this is payment in full for Two Jugs received from me the past fall. Sold the best of the young hogs for $7.06. to Mr. Ruff Shoemaker Port Elgin to be delivered to him in Port Elgin alive.</p> <p>T. 5th.</p> <p>W. 6th.</p> <p>Th 7th. This was the most remarkable day we have had this winter it commenced with a wind from the north. The thermometer standing 10 below Zero the storm gradually increased till about three in the Afternoon when it gradually subsided the thermometer indicating 20 below Zero.</p> <p>F. 8th. James Davidson Three lbs of Port lard at Ten cents per lbs</p> <p>S. 9th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>M 11th. Poster a letter to Mr S. W. Rix of Beccles England. A Live hog to Martin Ruf for the sum of Seven Dolrs. Money received. One pair of Boots for myself of James George Four Dolrs. Slaughtered my fat hogs the young ones. Mr John Goble Butchering.</p> <p>J. 12th. One Hog to Ruby 117 lbs at 5 cts. One Do to James Muir 165 at 5 cts per lb. One to Delman Bruker 157 at 5 cts and one do 191 at 4^1/2 cts Mr Rubys on A/C. Mr Muirs received four Dol. and a quarter cash and 75 cts. I due him which makes five Dolrs. paid on his Mr Bricker is to pay me Eight Dolrs cash &amp; Eight an one yorker on A/c Posted a letter to the Editor of the Agriculturalist Toronto enclosed one Dol. therein Settled with James Geroge paid him One Dolr 22 cts.</p> <p>W 13th. Returned John Gobles Bran 45 lbs. 41 lbs of Bran of Christian.</p> <p>Th. 14th. Bought Tenon Saw of Fred for my Book Keeping. And his Butchers Knife &amp; Sheath for 40 cts. he is to have lead at 12^1/2 cts per lb. in payment</p> <p>M 18th. Let Philip have 10 Dolrs. this morning. Received of Delman Bricker 8 Dolrs due on Pork. This is also in Philips hands. Robs Table from Mr John Goble.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Traded my old box with Fred for his Book Keeping.</p> <p>T. 19th. Received a letter from Aunt George</p> <p>W 20th. Bought a plough chain of Dilmon Bricker for the sum of One Dolr. Seventeen cents not pd.</p> <p>Th. 21st. Received plough chain from MacLachlin had a yankee link and common hook fixed to it.</p> <p>F 22nd. Helping Uncle Iden to kill pigs half a day. Received the Canadian Agriculturalist 3. No. Cutting three sleigh crooks by Josiah Shantz One Dolr. Also cutting 100 feet ash lumber.</p> <p>S. 23rd.</p> <p>M. 25th. Father half day helping Uncle Iden to make saw logs.</p> <p>T 26th. Father half day helping Uncle Iden to make Saw logs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>W. 27th. Mr Delf helping Robert</p> <p>Th. 28th. Mr. Delf helping Robert. Lent Fred One Dolr. Received one Dolr. of Phil. Bought Freds double barrell Gun &amp; shotbelt &amp; Powder flask for the sum of Twenty Dolrs which he agrees to take in board and washing. Board at 25 cts per day and single meals in proportion.</p> <p>March</p> <p>F. 1st.</p> <p>S. 2nd.</p> <p>M. 4th. Irons for Sleigh roller ^1/2 Dolr. of MacLachlin.</p> <p>T. 5th. 2^1/2 nut bolts and nuts for Sleigh of MacLachlin traded with Fred for the old red box my dagger &amp; one quarter of a Dolrs worth of lead and a quarter off the price of the gun.</p> <p>W. 6th.</p> <p>Th. 7th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>F. 8th.</p> <p>T 12th. Received from Fred the Dolr. I lent him.</p> <p>W 13th. Fred lent me a Dolr. &amp; quarter</p> <p>F 15th. Beauty calved a bull calf Received in Cash from Philip the sum of Ten Dolrs &amp; a quarter also by bill for Brasses <a href="/index.php?title=Brackets%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Brackets? (page does not exist)">Brackets?</a> for window blinds Four Dolrs one shilling and three half pence. Also in apples Two Dolrs and half.</p> <p>M. 18th. Hauled 85 Rails out of Davidsons swamp</p> <p>T. 19th. Hauled 340 Rails out of Davidsons swamp.</p> <p>W. 20th. Hauled 329 Rails out of Davidsons swamp.</p> <p>Th. 21st Hauled 343 Rails out of Davidsons Swamp.</p> <p>F 22nd. Hauled 270 Rails out of Davidsons Swamp</p> <p>S.23rd. 8 Bushls of Oats from Craigs at 23 cts. per lb. Paid John Zant 8 Bushls. of Oats. Craigs Paid.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>J. 26th. Settled with John Zant for thrashing and other work his A/C against me $31.75 cts my A/C against him $17.75 cts. balance due him $14.ct</p> <p>W. 27th Salter wagon half day. Hitched my long sleigh from MacLachlins shoeing $4.30 cts.</p> <p>Th. 28th. My Sow pigged eleven pigs three of which are dead.</p> <p>F. 29th. Received five york shillings as a deposit. Received my two small binding chains from MacLachlins 30 cts. Traded with Fred my old box &amp; my little box and the bookkeeper for a Violin &amp; book. Another little pig died.</p> <p>April M. 1st Hauled 350 Rails out of Davidsons Swamp</p> <p>T. 2nd Robert, Father &amp; Mother moved into Robs house.</p> <p>Th. 4th. One meal of victuals to Fred 5d.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>F. 5th. Three meal of Victuals to Fred 1.3 d. Hauled 409 Rails out of Davidsons Swamp.</p> <p>S. Two meals Fred 10 d.</p> <p>S. Fred one meal 5 d.</p> <p>M. 8th. Hauled 100 Rails out of Davidsons Swamp. Pair of Shoes from Uncle Iden 50 cts. 1 lb of tobacco to Mr Davidson.</p> <p>T 9th. Fred three meals 1.3 d.</p> <p>W. 10th. Three meals to Fred 1.3 d.</p> <p>Th. 11th Three meals to Fred. 1.3 d. The first Steamboat of the Season came up today.</p> <p>F 12th. Fred two meals 10 d. Stewart raised his barn</p> <p>S. 13th Fred one meal</p> <p>S. 14th Fred two meals</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>M. 15th Fred two meals. Salter the wagon ^1/2 Dols.</p> <p>T. 16th. Fred one Meal</p> <p>W. 17th Fred two Meals. Ploughing for Born with his cattle.</p> <p>Th. 18th. Fred two meals.</p> <p>F 19th Fred two meals.</p> <p>S. 20th Fred two meals Robert 21 Bushls of pease for seed</p> <p>S 21st. Fred three meals.</p> <p>M. 22nd Fred three meals. 1 Dozen herrings from Iden Goble 9 d. 3^1/2 Bushls, of Pease to James Salter this pays him in full for cutting pease for me last harvest. Philip plowing for me.</p> <p>S. 23rd. Fred 1 meal.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>W 24th. Fred three meals. Philip plowing.</p> <p>Th 25th. Fred two meals. Philip plowing half day &amp; to Hilkers raising the other half. Planted my seed turnips also Beets &amp; Carrots. Posted a letter to the Emigration Agent Quebec.</p> <p>F 26th. Two meals to Fred.</p> <p>S. 27th. Fred one meal. To this date 47 meals Philip half day plowing. Let Fred have his double gun again.</p> <p>S. 28th. Fred one meal.</p> <p>M. 29th. Fred two meals. Philip plowing half day for me. 1 Dozn Herrings of Iden Goble.</p> <p>T. 30th. Fred three meals. Philip plowing &amp; draging 18^1/2 Bushls of wheat of Iden at 80 cts per Bushl. Sowed six Bushls of wheat in the orchard.</p> <p>May W. 1st. Fred two meals. Paid Iden 10 Dolrs on the wheat &amp; half a Dolr was paid which leaves the sum of 4.30 due</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1 Dozen Herrings of Iden at 9 d. Philip draging</p> <p>Th. 2nd Fred three meals. Philip draging &amp; hauling Rails.</p> <p>F 3rd. Fred three meals. Loging at Fortney's</p> <p>S. 4th. Fred one meal. 1 Dozen fish of Iden 9 d.</p> <p>S 5th. Fred two meals.</p> <p>M. 6th. Fred three meals. Bought a light Summer coat of Fred 1.50 cts. Sowing peases half day for Robert. Bought a flask of powder of Fred for 62^1/2 cts. Also Caps 12^1/2 cts.</p> <p>T. 7th. Fred one meal. Received Two Dolrs. of Mr. J. Mins this being part of three Dolrs. &amp; a half due me by him. Sowing pease for Robert half day.</p> <p>W. 8th. Fred two meals. Philip &amp; team half day. Grist of ten Bushls.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Th. 9th. Fred one meal. Working one day for P. cleaning &amp; sowing pease.</p> <p>F 10th. Fred oe meal. 1 Dozen Herrings of Iden 9 d.</p> <p>S.11th. Fred two meals. Helping Rob half day.</p> <p>S 12th. Fred one meal.</p> <p>M. 13th.</p> <p>T. 14th. Fred one Meal. Received an answer from letter that I sent to Quebec Philip ploughing sod for me.</p> <p>W 15th. The following is the amount of Goods received by C. Davidson as per Mothers A/C $8.79 cts. Her time to this date 29 weeks &amp; 12 days Due Her for 29 weeks 22$75 cts. which leaves a balance due her of 13$ 96 cts. Fred two meals. Philip ploughing Th. 16th. Amount total of goods purchased by Mrs Davidson today £3.8.9 d.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>F 17th Phil plowing.</p> <p>S. 18th. Phil half day plowing. Fred two meals Bought a Cap of Fred $1.00. One dozen Herrings of Iden 9 d.</p> <p>S 19th. Fred two meals.</p> <p>M. 20th. Fred two meals. Sowed 6 Bushls. of pease on sod in my lower field. Philip ploughing.</p> <p>T. 21st Fred two meals. Roberts Oxen draging ^3/4 of a day. Philip plowing.</p> <p>W 22 nd. Fred One meal. Philip plowing. Robs Oxen half day. Sowed 5 Bushls. of pease in the same field. James Davidson the wagon all day</p> <p>Th. Sowed two bags of pease on the same field. Philip half day harrowing and half day drawing Rails. Fred one Meal. Robs Oxen</p> <p>F. Queens Birthday.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>S. 25th. Finished Harrowing pease Philip working for me. Fred one meal. Robs Oxen helping.</p> <p>S.26th. Fred one meal.</p> <p>M. 27th. Helping Philip. Fred two meals.</p> <p>T. 28th. Me with my Oxen helping Phil to <a href="/index.php?title=Brand%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Brand? (page does not exist)">Brand?</a></p> <p>W 29th. Fred one meal. Myself half day leveling and fireing for Philip &amp; half day with Oxen skiding saw logs, Our heifer Lilly of a Bull calf.</p> <p>Th 30th. Helping Phil ^1/2 day with Oxen &amp; half day leveling. Posted a letter to the Adjutent General. 1 Dozen Fish of Iden 9 d.</p> <p>F 31st. Myself &amp; Oxen working for Philip. Sowed Philips wheat somewhere about 4 Acres. 2 Bushls. of (soaked) wheat to the aire. Fred two meals.</p> <p>June.</p> <p>S. Robert harrowing with my Oxen for Philip.</p> <p>S. 2nd. Fred two meals. Hannah Fortney came to live with us this afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>M. 3rd. Fred One meal. ^1/2 day sowing Oats for Robert. These are the first we have sown this season. A childs chair of Mr J Goble.</p> <p>T. 4th Letter with Christina Davidson for 16 days work. at 11 cts per day 1.7 cts. Left an old A/C due her 21 cts. A/C against her, for apron stuff &amp; Mending shoes 100 cts. Gave her a due bill on Messrs L &amp; Ruby for the sum of 97 cts. Fred two meals.</p> <p>W 5th. Logeing for Salter. Fred two meals. Florence of a Male Calf.</p> <p>Th 6th. Fred One Meal.</p> <p>S. 8th.</p> <p>S. 9th. Fred one meal. My old sow to Hilker's Boar. One Dolr. not paid.</p> <p>M 10th. Fred two meals. I sowed Oats for Philip in Roberts field &amp; he hauled rails for me, So we let the one job against the other. My Oxen drg. ^1/2 day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>S. 29th. Fred one meal. Clearing land for Phil.</p> <p>S. 30th. Fred two meals.</p> <p>July M. 1st. Fred 1 Meal. Clearing land for Phil.</p> <p>T. 2nd. Sold James Davidson my spade for One Dolr. &amp; Lent him 22^1/2 of Flour. Burning log fields for Phil.</p> <p>W. 3rd. Turned my old oxen on the Indian side of the river.</p> <p>Th. 4th. James Davidson &amp; me made a bargain that he should serve me for one year for the sum of One hundred and thirty two Dolrs. he is to have his washing Clothes &amp; Shoe leather and ten dolrs. in Cash during that time and for the balance he will take my Note due Sixteen months after date at six per. Cent. Interest. In case we disagree and part before the end of the year he is to receive Thirteen Dolrs. per Month for each Summer Month and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nine for each winter month that he has served. Fred One meal. Bought box of Fred at One Dolr. Me &amp; James ^1/2 day each sawing rail lengths for Phil.</p> <p>F. 5th. Mr &amp; James branding up with my Steers for Phil. Beauty Cow went to Bull ^1/2 Dolr. to Mr Delf.</p> <p>S. 6th. Branding up for Phill me Oxen &amp; James.</p> <p>S. 7th.</p> <p>M. 8th. Building fence splitting rails etc. me &amp; James for Phil. Let Born have 69 lbs of corn bag &amp; all, for which he is to give me corn again weight for weight</p> <p>S. 9th. James splitting rails ^3/4 of day and myself fencing half day for Phil.</p> <p>W 10th. James splitting rails all day &amp; myself making fence ^3/4 of a day for Phil Phil working with my Oxen all day. Mr. J. Goble pease 36 lbs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Th. 11th. Myself making fence for Philip. James commenced splitting rails but had to quit on account of pain in the side Phil useing my steers all day</p> <p>F. 12th. Myself &amp; Oxen hauling rails for Phil. James with him to Rawns.</p> <p>S. 13th. Self fencing. James to Zants logging for Phil. also Phil. useing my Oxen.</p> <p>S 14th Ich habe fier Herlers fur Turk Gegeben. aber nock necht begahlt <a href="/index.php?title=Trans._I_gave_four_%22Herlers%3F%22_for_Turk_but_still_not_paid&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Trans. I gave four &quot;Herlers?&quot; for Turk but still not paid (page does not exist)">trans. I gave four "Herlers?" for Turk but still not paid</a></p> <p>M. 15th. Fencing for Phil. also James to Hutchinsons loging bee.</p> <p>T. 16th. ^3/4 day myself &amp; Cattle drging for Rob. James to Salters Bee at Hendrys.</p> <p>W. 17th.</p> <p>Th. 18th. ^1/2 day draging for Rob.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>F 19th. Sowed Robs &amp; my own Turnip Seed ^1/2 day working for Rob. I might have stated Robert planted some potatoes on the 17th.</p> <p>S. 20th. ^1/2 day draging in turnips for Rob. Phil away to mill with a Grist. Goods to James Davidson as per Order on L &amp; R. Straw hat and cotton socks. Three shillings &amp; five pence. As per order on James George Boots $4.25 cts.</p> <p>S 21st</p> <p>M. 22nd. Pease to Mr. John Goble 220 lbs this makes six bushls. to him at 50 cts per Bushl.. To William Davidson 105 lbs of flour on Robert MacLachlins A/C @ $3.50 per Bsl. Phil my Oxen half day.</p> <p>T. 23rd. Salter wagon all day.</p> <p>W. 24th. Salter wagon half day. Ruf 4^1/2 Bushl potatoes @ 25 cts. per Bshl. Fred Lehnen 1 Bush. of potatoes at 25 cts per Bushl.</p> <p>Th. 25th. ^1/2 day myself &amp; Oxen in Robs hay</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>F. 26th. Myself James &amp; Oxen helping Robert to finish his stack of hay. long enough to make ^3/4 of a day for one man</p> <p>S. 27th. Father &amp; Robert helping me on with my hay.</p> <p>S. 28th.</p> <p>M. 29th. 48 lbs of pease to Iden Goble this is pat for 1 Bushl. of Buckwheat I had of him for said two years since.</p> <p>T. 30th. Finished getting my hay up. One handle for Rob 12^1/2 cts</p> <p>W. 31st Working at my road work. me &amp; James Salter the wagon half day.</p> <p>August Th. 1st. Working at road work. me &amp; James 55 lbs of Flour to James Davidson at the rate of 3^1/2 Dolrs. per barrel.</p> <p>F 2nd. James &amp; me half a day on the road.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>S. 3rd. Posted an answer to the D.A.G. Gave Margerate Davidson an Order on L. &amp; Ruby for Two &amp; a half Dolrs. this pays her for Twenty days Sewing.</p> <p>S. 4th.</p> <p>M. 5th. Goods for James Davidson of L. &amp; R. to the Amount of Six Dolrs. Childs wagon from Mr. J. Goble.</p> <p>T. 6. James Davidson not working. Boots from James George 56 cts.</p> <p>W 7th.</p> <p>Th 8th. Commenced cutting Roberts fall Wheat.</p> <p>F. 9th. James to Borns loging Bee. Rob helping me to harvest my little patch of Fall wheat near the Barn half day.</p> <p>S. 10th. Cutting Rob's wheat.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>S. 11th.</p> <p>M. 12th. Cutting wheat for Rob part of the day</p> <p>T 13th. Cutting wheat for Rob. Received from Rob 98 lbs of flour with the bag. Borrowed of Mr Ruby Ten Dolrs.</p> <p>W. 14th. Sister Lizzie started for Mr Moyes Fathers. Cutting wheat for Rob.</p> <p>Th. 15th. Finished cutting Robs wheat.</p> <p>F. 16th. Commenced cutting my fall wheat in the upper field. Robert rakeing &amp; binding.</p> <p>S. 17th. Finished cutting my fall wheat &amp; commenced my Spring. Robert helping.</p> <p>S. 18th.</p> <p>M. 19th. Posted a letter to Grandfather Parker. My best shoes from George half soles 50 cts. ^3/4 day hauling for Rob J &amp; Myself.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>also ^1/2 day with my Oxen. Omitted last Saturday ^1/2 dozen fish of Uncle Iden. Rob ^1/4 of a day raking and binding.</p> <p>T 20th. Robert ^3/4 of a day helping to Bind. James &amp; ne helping him to haul in ^1/4 of a day.</p> <p>W 21st. Rob Binding ^3/4 of a day Irons for Scythe Snaith 12^1/2 cts of MacLach.</p> <p>Th. 22nd. Robert Binding. Finished cutting spring wheat.</p> <p>F 23rd. James and myself helping Robert to cut his pease.</p> <p>S. 24th. Hauling in fall wheat Robert helping me.</p> <p>S. 25th.</p> <p>M. 26th. Hauled in part of my Spring wheat Robert helping half a day. Borrowed of Rob <a href="#_cut_off"># cut off</a> lbs of flour. Philip half day to Mr Delfs with Beauty Cow to Bull.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>T. 27th. James cutting pease for Philip. Thrashed six Bushls. of Pease these I owe to Robert deducting the thrashing. Pork from Robert 20 lbs with the basket.</p> <p>W 28th. Robert helping half a day to haul in wheat. Finished hauling in my spring wheat.</p> <p>Th. 29th. Robert useing my cattle all day. James sick &amp; not able to work.</p> <p>F 30th. James for Philip over at Salters Bee. Myself &amp; Oxen Hauling pease for Rob.</p> <p>S. Myself, James, &amp; Oxen hauling in pease. ^3/4 of a day for Robert</p> <p>September S. 1st</p> <p>M 2nd. Commenced at Philips pease. Mr &amp; James ^1/2 day each.</p> <p>T. 3rd. James not working. cutting pease myself.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>W 4th. James not working. Rob my Oxen half day hauling rails.</p> <p>Th. 5th. James not working. Philip my Oxen hauling pease.</p> <p>F. 6th. James not working.</p> <p>S 7th. James not working. Philip helping me to cut pease all day. Rob helping half day.</p> <p>S. 8th.</p> <p>M. 9th. James not working. Rob. &amp; Phil. helping me to cut pease ^3/4 of a day each. posted a letter to Mr James Craig Dumblane.</p> <p>T. 10th. James commenced working again. Myself ^3/4 of a day for Rob on J. Gobles A/C Phil with a grist half day himself and horses for me.</p> <p>W. 11th. James and me broke our engagement he not being able to fulfil his part from ill health. One Axe handle to Rob 12^1/2 cts.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Salter the wagon half day.</p> <p>Th. 12th. Salter the wagon all day.</p> <p>F 13th. Salter wagon half day. Philip helping me with my pease half day. Pair of shoes for Hannah from James George.</p> <p>S 14th. Paid Robert the flour I borrowed of him 197 lbs.</p> <p>S 15th.</p> <p>Monday 16th. Finished hauling in my pease. this is the finish of my harvest. Philip help made a day &amp; half by keeping at it all night</p> <p>T. 17th. Fish from Iden ^1/2 dozen.</p> <p>W. 18th. Commenced to cut Robs Oats.</p> <p>Th. 19th. 1 Dozen Fish from Iden. Thrashing at Salters ^1/2 day.</p> <p>F. 20th. Thrashing half day at Fortneys.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>S. 21st. James Davidson Wagon &amp; Oxen 50 cts. Stewart borrowed 56 lbs of flour with bag.</p> <p>S.22nd.</p> <p>M 23rd.</p> <p>T. 24th.</p> <p>W. 25th. Helping Born to thrash all day</p> <p>Th. 26th. Settled up with James Davidson due him at this date Twenty Dolrs. Seventy Nine cts.</p> <p>F 27th. Robert 265 lbs of pease. Lent Salter 28^1/2 of flour.</p> <p>S. 28th. An Axe handle to Philip 12^1/2 cts. Settled Last years store bill by giving my note for the sum of .</p> <p>S. 29th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>M. 30th. Robert helping me to plow half day Mending Eds wagon wheels by Mr. J. Goble. Posted a letter to Sister Liz.</p> <p>October T. 1st. Finished cutting Roberts Oats.</p> <p>W. 2nd. Killed my old Lamb Ox Mr J. Goble Butchering. Wagon to Salter half day 25 cts.</p> <p>Th. 3rd. 17^1/2 of Beef to J. Stewart at 4 cents - 70 cts. Beef to J. Davidson 19^1/2 lbs at 4 cts. = 78 cts. Gave Robert 24 lbs for the Pork and yarn I have had</p> <p>F 4th 14^1/2 lbs of Beef to Robert at 4 cts. = 58 cts. Salter wagon half day.</p> <p>S 5th. ^1/2 Day at Fortneys with my Oxen.</p> <p>S. 6</p> <p>M. 7. Posted a Letter to Mr. A Creek. ^1/2 Day at Fortneys with my Oxen. Robert helping me to plant half day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>T. 8th. 25 lbs of Salt to J. Davidson. Took the job to bind my Phils Oats for the outside swath. commenced at them</p> <p>W 9th. 5 Bushls. of Lime from Salter. Salter the wagon half a day. Finished binding Phils Oats.</p> <p>Th 10th. Robert 200 lbs of pease. Hauled my Oats.</p> <p>F 11th. Robert half day help to plow.</p> <p>S 12. ^1/2 York shilling to Uncle Iden for mending my Boot not pd.</p> <p>S 13th.</p> <p>M. 14th. Salter the wagon half day</p> <p>T. 15th. ^1/2 day Oxen and myself hauling Oats. A pair of shoes of George 75 cts.</p> <p>W 16th. Myself &amp; Oxen hauling wheat for Phil we also hauled Robs Oats. This finished harvest</p> <p>Th 17th. Fetched Old Lion from the Indian side.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>F. 18th</p> <p>S. 19th.</p> <p>S. 20th.</p> <p>M. 21st. Fortney, wagon half day Received from Mr J Goble Two Dolrs. part of the beef money</p> <p>T. 22nd.</p> <p>W. 23rd. Received a letter from Sister Lizzie contain my ten Dolrs. Paid Ruby the Ten Dolrs. I borrowed of him.</p> <p>Th. 24th. Hauling lumber for Fortney ^3/4 of day.</p> <p>F. 25th.</p> <p>S. 26th. Raising at Fortneys. He owes me one days worth with horses. Salter the wagon whole day.</p> <p>S 27th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>M. 28th. Commenced digging potatoes in Stewarts field dug 27 pail fuls nine of which were from the four rows I had commenced.</p> <p>S. 29th. dug 5 pails ful of potatoes.</p> <p>W. 29th. 200 Bricks of Robert Stafford at 50 cts per hund. also part of a load of <a href="/index.php?title=Scovan%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Scovan? (page does not exist)">scovan?</a>. Gave an order on L &amp; Ruby for Coat Vest &amp; shirts. to the amount of 12$.75 cents.</p> <p>Th. 31st. Indian corn of Christian first bag 78 lbs second 75 lbs. third 60 lbs. fourth 70 lbs. with the bag which makes a total of 279 lbs. without the bag. for this I must give him 224 lbs of Pease. Fetched the last grist from last years wheat from mill.</p> <p>November F. 1st. 36 pails full of potatoes. The four rows yielded 12 Bushls &amp; 2 Pails ful.</p> <p>S. 2nd. Lent J. Davidson 19 lbs of Flour with bag.</p> <p>S 3rd.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>M. 4th. Cleaned up the Oats I worked for of Rob &amp; Phil. 26^1/2 Bushls. Posted a letter to Lizzie</p> <p>T. 5th. 27 pail fulls of potatoes today, this finished my patch. Total amount of potatoes of Stuart Forty One bushls. ^1/2. Bucksaw of Fred 1.25 cts.</p> <p>W. 6th. Helped Rob to get pease into the Barn. ^1/2 day. ^1/2 day Oxen to Phil. Agreed with Rob to Trade the Table with him for the sink</p> <p>Th. 7th Thrashed and cleaned 153 labs of Robs Pease. Let Iden have 93 lbs of them on my A/C.</p> <p>F. 8th. Cleaned up for Fortney 148 lbs of pease. Phil Oxen ^1/4 day.</p> <p>S 9th. Cleaned up 11.B. 29 lbs of pease for Rob. and let Willimere have them on my A/C. Phil ^1/2 day working my Oxen.</p> <p>S. 10th.</p> <p>M. 11th. Paid five Dollars on J. Davidson A/C to Book peddler.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>T. 12th. Phil my Oxen all day. Received 3 Sheep of Willimere for which I gave him 24^1/2 Bushls. of pease.</p> <p>W. 13th.</p> <p>Th 14th. Phil Oxen half day. This time I have thrasher two days and before 1^1/2.</p> <p>F 15th. Phil. &amp; Father half day at Zants, thrashing.</p> <p>S. 16th. Myself and Father at Zants all day thrashing, Fortney 130 lbs of Pease Robs. A/C.</p> <p>S.17th.</p> <p>M. 18th. Phil working at my turnips on <a href="/index.php?title=Shares%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Shares? (page does not exist)">Shares?</a> Willimere Pease 10 N. 31 lbs, this pays him in full for his sheep. the pease are to Robs A/C. Also settled with Willimere owe. old A/C 1.25 cts. this he paid me. Flour of Robert 42 lbs.</p> <p>T. 19th. Today Phil commenced to Eat of my bread.</p> <p>W. 20th. 1 Dozen Herring of Iden 10 cts.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Th. 21st. Herrings of Iden for which Robert &amp; I must give him One Bushl. of Pease. Sixty five lbs of pease of Phil. Sixty five lbs of Pease to Mr Iden Goble. Finished pulling my Turnips.</p> <p>F. 22nd. 37 lbs of flour of Robert.</p> <p>S. 23rd. Finished getting up turnips. Thrashed pease on Robs A/C To Rob 130 lbs. Phil 65 lbs and myself 105 lbs.</p> <p>S 24th.</p> <p>M. 25th. Pair of Boots of J. George 4.75.</p> <p>T. 26th. 75 lbs of pease to Robert Stafford from Robs.</p> <p>W. 27th. Phil working for me all day Borrowed A Grist of Stewart 11 B. 20 lbs. Pease to myself 202 lbs to Robert 74 lbs Delivered out of my 202. 104 to Iden Goble.</p> <p>Th. 28th. Sold Rob a Dolrs. worth of Cabbage.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>F. 29th. Pease to R. Stafford 266 lbs 120 of which were for Fortney on Robs A/C. 157 lbs of pease to Rob. &amp; 79 lbs to me. Killed my old Lion - Ox. Phil working for me fetched a load of <a href="/index.php?title=%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="? (page does not exist)">?</a></p> <p>S 30th. Sold to Ruby on A/C. 25^1/2 lbs of beef at 4 cts. Sold to Fred Stafford 1.16 cts. worth. not pd. Sold Rawn Jacob 104 cts worth not pd. Sold Dilman Bricker 632 cts. worth Also to Brickers A/C 132 its worth this was delivered to J. Treflet. Sold to the Messrs. MacLachlin 400 cts. worth on my A/C. Sold to Gundy in J. Georges A/C 636 cts. worth. Also a hide to J. George 340 cts worth Sold to Rob 108 cts. worth Paid 50 cts to Mrs Fortney for mitts.</p> <p>December S 1st.</p> <p>M. 2nd. Philip working for me half day. Pease for myself 20 lbs for Robert 50 lbs. for H Hilker 180 lbs These pay him for my sow twice to his boar.</p> <p>T 3rd. Received of J. Rawn 104 cts Delivered Hilkers pease. Phil working for me all day.</p> <p>W 4th. Settled with James Stewart to this date. His A/C against me is on old A/C 438 cts. Himself in harvest 6 days at a Dolr. per day 400 cts. his Son two days at cts. per day 125 cts. And 41^1/2 Bushls. of potatoes at 25 from <a href="/index.php?title=Corner_folded_amt._illegible&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Corner folded amt. illegible (page does not exist)">corner folded amt. illegible</a> 1037^1/2 cts. equal to 20.00^1/2 cts. this is <a href="/index.php?title=Corner_folded_amt._illegible&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Corner folded amt. illegible (page does not exist)">corner folded amt. illegible</a> the date of our last settlement.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>My A/C against him is for two pigs at 75 cts each 150 cts. 17^1/2 lbs of Beef at 4 cts. - 70 cts. Nails 30 cts Stove pipe 25 cts. Coat 300 cts equal to 573 cts. this is from Janry 1860 to this date The difference between us is 1425^1/2 in Stewarts favour. I have given him a Memoranda of the same. Pease to Rob 116 lbs. pease to Phil 53 lbs Pease to myself 98 lbs. Philip working all day Rob working half day.</p> <p>Th. 5th. Pease to Fortney on Robs A/C 137 lbs Pease to Rob 86 lbs. Pease to me 83 and 50 lbs, Pease to Robert Stafford 50 lbs this settles with him for the bricks. Phil working all day.</p> <p>F 16th. 5 B 32 lbs of Pease. To Phil for Rawn &amp; 52 lbs for himself. Phil working for me.</p> <p>S. 7th. Pease to Rob 68 lbs Pease to me 66 lbs. Phil all day Rob also all day working at my shed.</p> <p>S. 8th.</p> <p>M. 9th. Rob &amp; Phil half a day at the shed 196 lbs of Pease to Robert. Mr. J. Goble 6 lbs 13 oz of tallow Pd. Iden 6 lbs 11 oz of tallow</p> <p>T. 10th. Pease to Robert 108 lbs. 83 to me. &amp; 51 to <a href="/index.php?title=Corner_folded_illegible&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Corner folded illegible (page does not exist)">corner folded illegible</a></p> <p>W 11th. Pease to Robert 91 lbs. to Phil 41 lbs. To <a href="/index.php?title=Corner_folded_illegible&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Corner folded illegible (page does not exist)">corner folded illegible</a> 30 this settles the pea A/C between us. Phil 1 do <a href="/index.php?title=Corner_folded_illegible&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Corner folded illegible (page does not exist)">corner folded illegible</a></p> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0ac19dd64ba99e6a353cba0c448495a9.pdf 31917c906b2ecee6071bbeec61e74223 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. N.E. Leeder's Day Book and Memoranda for th year 1863 continued February. T. 17th. Jake & Ben 3 meals each incl. 2 to Louis W. 18th. Jake Ben and Louis 3 meals each Measured the Cordwood cut by Jake 7 ^1/2 Cords at ^1/2 a Dolr per Cord. = $3.62 ^1/2. Board whilst chopping 18 meals $1.50. Th. 19th. Jake Ben and Louis 3 meals each Aaron 1. 390 Rails for Philips estate to myself. F. 20th. Jake, Ben, Louis and Aaron. 3 meals each Gave Jake an Order on Lehner & Ruby for the Sum of three Dolrs. this pays him for the Cord wood and an ox yoke. I have over paid him a york shilling. Posted a letter to Uncle Henry S. 21st. Jake Ben Louis and Aaron 2 meals each. Two Door frames, 6 window frames from G. Rupell. Ten Bushls. of Oats to Robert Patterson this pays him for 1 ^1/2 days work with his team by Mose Detweiler. S. 22nd. {Cut off; likely S. 23rd.} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/881ea38f2e038e66525e36a160fd7c89.pdf 7a7b2c1ec5426f9d1a625f9e9a4c92df Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. T. 24th. W. 25th. Th. 26h F 27th S. 28th. <s>S. 29th</s> March S. 1st. M. 2.nd. Wood to Moyer on Kennedys A/C. T. 3rd. Wood to Moyer on Kennedys A/C. yesterday and today 2^1/2 cords at $1.25 cts per cord. W. 4th. Rails from J. Davidson on Phils A/C. 225 these are part of 620 which Philip should receive from J.D. as pay for Oats Beef etc. But 250 have been burned and I have agreed to take half if he gives me the other half. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/97e2a27f586835ce41f9d07182ca2a09.pdf 736ed3ccb8bbc6b7a9e598d6366440eb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Th. 5th. 201 Rails on Phils A/C from James. an 64 rails to Phils estate on my a/c. F. 6th. 69 Rails from J.D on Phils A/C. this completes the number as agreed upon 495 the rest being lost by fire. S. 7th. 3^1/4 Cords of wood to Samuel Moyer on Kennedys A/C. at One Dolr. per Cord. S. 8th. M. 9th. Delivered 3 Cords of wood to J. MacIntosh two and a half were due him on the wagon and half a cord goes towards paying for a staple and ring for my steers the wood is a Dolr. per Cord. T. 10th Jake & Louis 3 meals each Ben two. W 11th. Jake and Louis 3 meals each Ben Two. Th. 12th. F. 13th. Jake & <s>B</s> Louis 3 meals each. S. 14th. Jake Louis & Ben 3 meals each. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/733b4bcb2cae4f6e809bb7ba57a6d1e3.pdf 501d72be10b777b85eb1746507563639 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. S. 15th. M. 16th. Jake & Louis 3 meals each. T. 17th. Jake, Louis, & Ben. 3 meals each. W. 18th. Th. 19th. Jake, Ben, Louis 3 meals each. F 20th. Jake Ben & Louis 2 meals each. Jake finished chopping, Total number of meals 119 and 3 meals for 25 cents 39. equals $9.75 cts. there are two meals over these I have given him. S. 21st. S. 22nd. M. 23rd. T. 24th. W. 25th https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f2d10b1a15afb944d01be25ffa4147d4.pdf ec6851cc03873c15a6a9341513c44b88 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Th. 26th. F 27th. S. 28th. Hauled one hundred and 52 Rails out of the swamp. S. 29th. M. 30th. Hauled 60 Rails out of the swamp. T. 31st. April W. 1st. Th. 2nd Hauled 140 Rails out of the swamp. An Ox staple and Ring from MacIntosh. Half a Dolr. yet to pay on it. I also owe him a yorker for mending chains besides. F 3rd. S. 4th. S. 5th. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/597afebc95a02648381396b04633ccad.pdf b9d561af9e56cde6a82e002d2a65cff7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. M. 6th. Bought Roberts old plow for three Dolrs. T. 7th. W. 8th. A pattern for a land side for my plow of J. Goble. Th. 9th. A Maul of Joseph Fortney One Dolr. on his A/C. F. 10th. S. 11th. S. 12th. M. 13th. T. 14 W. 15 Th. 16th F. 17th. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fbaac0160e9e066cc176889077ebd767.pdf 1965fa2c18fc5124014ddd4556d86970 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. S. 18th. S. 19th. M. 20th. T. 21st. W 22nd. Marys Father & Mother left us. Land side for my plow of MacLachlin and Co. 75 cents. Murton is to have potatoes for that amount at 40 cts. per Bushl. Blacksmithing at MacIntoshes 25 cts. not paid. Mr John Goble for making pattern for casting, 25 cts. not paid. Gave Mr. Schwendker a Note due 1st. of Dec. for $16.63. with 10 per cent Interest, I still owe him 1 Dolr. Th. 23rd. Sowing wheat for Robert; paid. Hauling Mr J. Gobles old Barn away. F. 24th. Finished hauling the old Barn, for the frame rafters, flooring etc. I have to give him 12 Hundred feet of Hemlock Boards. S. 25th. S. 26th. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/92d6803a8c09f9aa52f2c8fd929959c6.pdf 8789440754f54da2dfc1585e115178cb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. M. 27th. T. 28th. W. 29th. Th. 30th. May F. 1st. S. 2nd. Sowed my first wheat two acres on corn and turnip land. S. 3rd. M. 4th. Agreed with Richard Hayden to work part of my land on shares. T. 5th. Hayden is to help to plow sow and harvest, Thrash fine fence etc. to the extent of half the labour on the land and receive one third of the crop as his share. W. 6th. Pointing Harrow teeth one new tooth and two bolts 85 cts by MacIntosh not Paid. Th. 7th. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/20d857133aac3b2fb8524b1512abebf6.pdf 568b95dc1e7ab3beb373d5b9d56f1742 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. F. 8th. S. 9th. Sowed Two and a half acres of peas in the upper field. This evening I am two days clear of Hayden with team. S. 10th. M. 11th. T. 12th. W. 13th. Th. 14th. Sowed the new fallow to wheat. F. 15th. S. 16th. This evening I owe George Davidson for three days work at 37^1/2 cts per team. Hayden is Five days behind me with his Share of the work S. 17th. M. 18th. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bdd5bc368a7b043d994b43576e9cae0e.pdf 66a7456e4ee513beb44cb86dd87367aa Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. T. 19th. Four Bushls. of wheat to Dougald Campbell at Seventy cents pr Bushl. this is on his clearing A/C. W. 20th. Th. 21st. F. 22nd. Finished sowing peas and Oats. S 23rd. Hayden is 6^1/2 days bhind me with his share of the work. I owe G. Davidson for Five & a half days work altogether. We have Mr Davids oxen all day draging I and Hayden agreed to pay him a day each. S. 24th. M. 25th. Hauled potatoe onions, and Beet seed. T. 26th. W. 27th. Th. 28th. F. 29th. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d488ebc9ec86f14de760c2f46b29100a.pdf 9135c01d3b6cade33facefd3d3dc6297 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. S. 30th. S. 31st. June M. 1st. Two pigs from Richard Hayden One Dolr. & half not paid. T. 2nd. W. 3rd. Th. 4th. F. 5th. George Roppel commenced working for me at the house. S. 6th. S. 7th. M. 8th. T. 9th. W. 10th. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/354ca94d11fe96e762b724c78454f479.pdf abce7ea1e7c91781d578d784134c9f2b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Th. 11th. F. 12th. James Davidson Eight Bushls. of potatoes @ half a Dolr. per Bushl. Four Bushls. a half of these pay George for his A/C the others James owes me for, S. 13th. George Roppel's Father came and he went off with them. S. 14th. M. 15th. T. 16th. Bater came to help me with my potatoes & Corn. W. 17th. Planted Corn. Bater helping Sold my Hemlock bark for $1.50 per cord as it stood to Hoba Stevens. N.P. Th. 18th. Hauled Corn & pumpkins Bater helping. F. 19th. Planting potatoes Bater and Sophia. Fred working for me he has worked three days for me before this. S. 20th. Fred working for me. Bater & Sophia planting potatoes. Myself loging for Mr David this pays him my share for one days work with his team draging S. 21st. M. 22nd. Fred working for me. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/288702ef813a5e6e16c19268e431f2c7.pdf 86a527b6ef2ff880dcca8095b1d64fb0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. T. 23rd. To Haydens loging. W. 24th. Th. 25th. Fred has worked for me Six days. F. 26th. To A Hilkers Raising half day. S. 27th. Jake & Louis 3 meals each. S. 28th. M. 29th. To Craigs loging. T. 30th. July W. 1st. Jake 1 meal. Th. 2nd. ^1/2 day to George Roppl F. 3rd. Jake Louis & co. 13 meals. S. 4th. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/75720cfdfac5bb623acbd75023d1cc5e.pdf a7d0709255cd2b988fdaa5685171b973 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. S. 5th. M. 6th. T. 7th. W. 8th. Th. 9th. F. 10th. S. 11th. S. 12th. M. 13th T. 14th. W. 15th. Th. 16th. F. 17th. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b3b67e0106a9756da85859f7575b6963.pdf dbecd4a9f63521cd81352c40397949f3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. S. 18th. S. 19th. M. 20th. T. 21st. W. 22nd. Th. 23rd. F. 24th. S. 25th. S. 26th. M. 27th. T. 28th. W. 29th. Th. 30th. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0e6cdfc3c4123cecbb2ef99c6fbb2b28.pdf 6ce995f82aada0883f07581e6ea2a6f4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. f. 31st. August S. 1st. Settled with Campbell & Riddle for burning and preparing for crop Nine Acres of Land in Philips lot as per agreement for the sum of Forty Dolrs. and a half. Paid them previous to this date Thirty One Dolrs. & Eighty cents which leaves Eight Dolrs. and Seventy this I have paid as follows, As Note to Riddle for $4.66 cts and One to Campbell for $4.4 cts. payable on the first of December. S. 2nd. M. 3rd. T 4th. 62.4 Bricks of Paps paid on the bushl. 3 Bushls. and 8 lbs. of Peas. W 5th. Caroline came to Live with us. F. 7th. S. 8th. Th 6th 98 lbs of Flour to Rawn the Saw Miller at 2 cts per lb. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8e6e07d6764b3599f13e3e58bd428ba9.pdf 6f3b49dcb08e8016e3e7699c839da070 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. S. 9th. M. 10th. Lumber from Rawn $3.50 cts worth which was due Philip and $4.50 cts worth on my A/C. Goods from L & Ruby for Fred. $3.05 cts. he owes me over this $1.60 cts. which makes a total of $4.60 I owe him for labour $3.35 cts. which leaves a difference in my favour of $1.35 cts. T. 11th. W. 12th. I owe Old Mr. Schwendker 19 days work this I must pay him back in the Winter. Th. 13th. F. 14th. S. 15th. S. 16th. M. 17th. T 18th. W. 19th. 5 Bushls. of Lime of Salter at 10 d. per B. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6259edde7aab80679301fc4cd2ce181b.pdf 844ec7d2aa88b0158b5255e90d29b82b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Th. 20th. F. 21st. S. 22nd. S. 23rd. M. 24th. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/27083ef7a0436325205ac9c5e6404823.pdf f15f54946154a272919a525d3e295a5a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [[Blank page]] https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/52917daec68790ce249cfa903511f542.pdf 306a9595cd6360299d152219a2ebdded Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [[Blank Page]] https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/22c9b93887774fd9a5081bcdda18a2fe.pdf f616b39e35436dddadd8cc5b88d94098 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [[Blank Page]] https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4afd79852e5b2c6acb51ec5a6d8154a2.pdf 44c771b238d3a7e732c329b2b445d7b4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [[Blank Page]] https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/231398c4e8742ac23db664fde200710a.pdf deaac1abbfe97a019bcc37ddae874481 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Saugeen May 20th. 1864 Settled with Henry Schwendker to this date and gave my Note due on december for the sum of Twenty two Dollars Seventy-two cts. Interest at Ten per ct. N.E. Leeder Saugeen May 20th. 1864 Settled with Frederick Schwendker to this date. Gave my Note for the Sum of Two Hundred and Sixty Dollars with Eight per cent. Interest. The Note payable in two years. N.E. Leeder Saugeen May 21st. 1864 Gave an Order on Mary Leeder for the Sum of Three and half Dollars payable on demand to Frederic Stafford. N.E. Leeder Saugeen May 21st. 1864 Agreed with Mr. Ruby to draw Three Deeds for the Gore Lot he will wait till I can pay him. The Lot is first to be Deeded to my Father then he has to give Robert and me a deed each for our Five Acres. Attend to this Quickly. N.E. Leeder Saugeen May 21st. 1864 Pay John Zant as soon as you get the money. Pay Louis Lies his money when he shows his Note Pay Clement Seaforth Note. Pay enough on Jacobs Note. to reduce it below Forty Dolrs. Pay Mr John Goble Two Dolrs. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2c41db9b5f9b1eb23755ef8a6e885d4f.pdf 56fdbfdd8d3eb0499ee6242a350c4616 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Saugeen May 21st. 1864 A due bill to George Ruppel In the sum of Twenty three Dollars Nathl E Leeder Saugeen May 23rd 1864 An Order to Joh Goble for the sum of Two Dollars Nathl. E Leeder Saugeen May 23rd. 1864 An acknowledgement of Robert Leeder for Ninety Dolars https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/acc0fb692c1fa71b66167131e5f440e5.pdf f7dd7e9720bf3f39eaa919cda630f315 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [[Blank Page]] https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c83051b72686d0db917e235316aec673.pdf 938a96a460dba6d8b93499a47edd5644 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [[Blank Page]] https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/869affd81c345ec3a3d66d416bc9be30.pdf ebd323c5809c2347290d72d117717203 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Saugeen January 16th. 1865. Nathaniel Edward Leeders Day Book and Memoranda. 16th. Paid to the Postmaster at Southampton the sum of Sixty Seven Dollrs. and received a post office Order for the same payable to J H Mason Secretary & Treasurer of the Canada permanent Building & Savings Society Toronto, Paid Four Dolrs. due on Freds gun to the gunsmith and Twenty five cents for a new nipple which it badly wanted then brought the gun home. 17th. Posted and registered a letter to J,. H. Mason S. & T. C.P. B. & S. Society containing my pass book and P. O. Order for the sum of Sixty seven Dolrs. Received the first number of the Canada Farmer which I had ordered sometime previous. Bought a pair of Shie packs One Dolr. 23rd. Bought Peas for seed which makes my portion to the general stock 5 Bushls 19 lbs against Roberts 5 Bushls. Chopped 5 B. 22 lbs. Took three bags of wheat to Mill and had 2.69 lbs of Flour therefrom. 24th. Commenced using the Flour. Bought the Bull and steer from Robert for the sum of Twenty Dolrs. the two. Bought wheat of Robert at Sixty Six cents Forty. One Bushls. Forty lbs and paid him for the same Twenty Seven Dolrs and Fifty cts. Bought a pig of Robert for One Dolr. and a half. 31st. Began to split Rails for Robert. Split 215 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2c3d63ef03d73a4155d6dc7d2e742e44.pdf df64ee958b56b16dc13c4a495f9be5b6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February W 1st. Split 70 Rails for C.F. Schwendker and 150 for Robert Received my pass book from Toronto again. Th. 2nd split 31 Rails for Robert & 191 for C.F.S. M. 6th. Split 86 Rails for C.F.S. amd 51 for Robert. T 7th. Split 200 Rails for Robert. W. 8th. Split for Robert 94 and for C.F.S. 11. Th. 9th. Split for C.F.S. 205. for Robert 6. F. 10th. Made a new ironwood maul, also sharpened the crop cut saw. S. 11th. Split for Robert 200 and for C.F.S. 63 M. 13th. Split for Robert 167 & for C.F.S. 6. C F S. has had 50 that have bee counted to Robert C.F.S. commenced hauling out today. T. 14th. Split for Robert 176 for C.F.S. 35 W. 15th. Split for Robert 63. MacLachlin pointed my wedge. not Paid. Part of this day chopping down. Commenced wearing a new denim slop. Th. 16th. Beef from C F s.' 120^1/2 lbs at 5 cts per lb=$6.02^1/2 cts. on A/C. Split for C F S. 227. Beef fat of C F S.' 6^1/2 cts. F. 17th. Split for C.F.S. 72. Also for Robert 110 these are from my timber to pay him what C. has had from his rails. S. 18th. Sharpened the crop cut and the Back saw in the afternoon chopping cedars in the Gore. A letter from Uncle Fred. Monday 20th. Chopping cedars in Gore. T. 21st. Sawing in the forenoon and split for C.F.S. 111. W. 22nd. Split for C.F.S. 100. Turnips of C F S. '30 B. at 12^1/2 c. $3.75 cts. Th. 23rd. Split for Robert 71. for C.F.S. 48. Turnips of CFS. 50 B. at 12^1/2 c. $6.25 F. 24th. Split for C.F.S. 216 S. 25th. Split for C.F.S. 46. and cutting timber. A Letter from Fred also from Margarate Wiffin. M. 27th. Split for C.F.S. 122 chopping part of day. T. 28th. chopping. <s>W.2</s> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ed11798e050fd851af057a2b3d209214.pdf 4f6c2fe8a93a4182afb6bfa746de06a5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March W. 1st. Split for C.F.S. 118. George Roepple a tree of cedar wood. Marie and I went to tea meeting in Port Elgin. Th. 2nd. Split for C.F.S. 109 and for Robert 7. At a party at Idens. F. 3rd. Split for C.F.S. 155, Lent him Nine and a half Dolrs. to pay his Taxes. S. 5th Chopping down. Posted a letter to Uncle Fred Parker. M. 6th. Robert and me chopping down. Twenty rails to C.F.S. T. 7th. Pair of shoes for Marie from Uncle Iden N.P. W. 8th. Sawing and chopping. 14^1/2 of fat of C.F.S. Th. 9th. Sawing grinding etc. F. 10th. Split 141 for C.F.S. S. 11th. Split for C.F.S. 189 M. 13th. Split for C F S. 136. which makes a Total of 2583. T. 14th. Sawing and cutting timber. Made a new maul. W. 15th. Bought Louis' Pork tub of C F S. for Four Dolrs. the price to come of the pay for rail splitting. Louis and Caroline left last night for Buffalo. MacLachlin agreed to have a plow of the Queen of the west pattern ready for me this month. P. Iden for shoes 75 cts. Th. 16th. Letting of the water in front of the house. F. 17th. Hauling out Barn timber. S. 18th. Do Do. Omitted on 15th sold three trees to James Hendry for sap troughs for 75 cts. M. 20th. Got out 128 rails for the Gore off Roberts lot. Omitted on Saturday $2.75 received of C F S. as part payment of the money I lent him. Also lent Robert $2.75 to pay Tax 2.21 ct. Went to mill with a grist. Settled Mothers A/C with Mr Corey for butter her received last fall he paid me in full. Bought of Henry Willimere 7 Bushls. of Oats at 37^1/2 cts per Bushl. paid him in full $2.65^1/2 cts. W. 22nd. Bought and paid John Zant for Chaff knife and face iron, One Dolr. Borrowed one Dolr. of mother Th. 23rd. Making chaff box, planted Tobacco seed. F. 24th, Working on my chaff box etc. S. 25th. Finished my chaff box. Mary wrote to Lizzie. M. 27th. Bought a scythe stone 8 cents. C F S paid me four Dolrs. of that which he borrowed. Emptying the water out of cellar. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f2c240c2beb92f1f6567658beab46ab8.pdf ac696d61ec7a7016d8a76a0f4867b7bd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March T. 28th. Emptied the cellar, put the potatoes in a pit and the turnips in the barn. W. 29th. Commenced to plow some of the neighbours two days before. Father and I sawing firewood in the bush. Rosa had a calf. The cattle in the fields for the first time this season. Th. 30th. Sawed wood. F. 31st. Sawing wood. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e299f753cc71d27a72b0a28881f0368c.pdf 716806511b2d07c34c0a848bbe171496 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April S. 1st. Helped to draw out for plowing Sawing etc. M. 2nd. Fetched a grist from mill and took one down for Robert. Bought 5 lbs of nails for Robert and 5 cts per lb.= 25 cts. Quarter of a lb of Gunpowder two lbs of shot and a box of caps. in the agregate 47^1/2 cts. in the afternoon splitting wood. T. 4th. Splitting wood. W. 5th. Splitting wood. 10 Bushls. of Oats of C F S. at 37^1/2 cts. per Bushl. $3.75 cts. Robert went to mill and had them chopped. He paid the Postage on the Globe for last Quarter. Th 6th. Splitting and chopping. F. 7th. Chopping and getting out a peice for a yoke. One of Mr Delfs ewes had a lamb. S. 8th. Plowing M. <s>9</s> 10th. 40 Bushls of turnips of Iden; Twenty for Two Dolrs. cash. & twenty for three days labour bt Father. 1 Peck of Onions 9 pence paid, the turnips not paid. plowing. T. 11th. plowiing planted sugar loaf cabbage seed and large tomato seed also red peppers. [[?]] of a lamb found dead. W. 12th. Plowing. Th 13th I got a plow from MacLachlin in exchange for a Note I held against him, this makes us straight to this date. Bought a box of Mercurial ointment for the cattle 10 cts. Sowed 3 acres and ^1/4 of pease. Mary planted some Drum head cabbage seed. The first steamer of the season arrived today. F. 14th. Making ready to Yoke my steers. Draging. S. 15th. Plowing/ 23B. 10 lbs of Pease of the Craigs not Pd. Sent by Robert to James Davidson 29^1/2 lbs of Flour with the bag. M. 17th. At Borns Sale. Fred came home this evening. T. 18th. Spreading dung. W. 19th. A letter from Uncle Fred Parker. Staple & Ring of Johny Mackintosh 87^1/2 cts paid sowed some pease Th. 20th, Sowing peas something like five acres with yesterday drawing in the afternoon with my little cattle helped Robert. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ce433f6f8d4f291c36bec23e4c23ab43.pdf 8f3e4c971be2874cc9ff528437f8fd12 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April Th. 20th. A straw hat of Mess. Goble 25 cts. not paid. F. 21st. Plowing used my new plow and think it will work well when scoured. S. 22nd. A letter from Uncle Welton advising us that he had paid £55.14.o Sterling into the joint stock Bank of London to our a/c in Uncle Freds name. plowing. M. 24th. Went to Southampton to see Frost about the money. he kept my letter to send to Kingston. T. 25th. Lent 34^1/2 lbs of flour with the bag to Rowans. ploughing. W. 26th. Plowed in a small piece of peas as an experiment Th. 27th. Sowed the rest of the peas and finished plowing for peas. F. 28th. Commenced the fence between the orchard & the grass field then built nearly the whole fence between the peas and where we will sow the oats. Flour to Robert for D Shupe. 9 lbs. S. 29th. A letter from Lizzie. Mended my chaff box. sharpen the [[cross?]]. and cleaned up seed wheat. 2 dozen of fish of Iden this week. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4bb44ebdd8d2bf40cb133dc6e4c7686f.pdf 125bfa8df17a52dfd6d4267966e303f2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Th. 1st. sowed the orchard to wheat. Making fence by the orchard. T. 2nd. Making fence. Mr Goble Killed Rose's calf. [[Ruby?]] [[shoes?]] [[?]] 2^1/2 cents. W. 3rd. Sowed the new piece that we added to the orchard with wheat. Th. 4th. Made a fence between the old pasture and the fall wheat. To Hilkers helping to raise a shed. F. 5th. Getting muck on the garden with the barrow. S. 6th. Do------------------------------- Loging a little and chopping wood. M. 8th. Splitting wood transplanted some Rhubarb plants T. 9th. Splitting wood and working in the garden. W. 10th. Sent a little note to Mr A Delf enclosed in the Gobles letter. Working in the garden. A load of straw of C F S. and 25 cts in cash paid a quarters postage on Freds Observer. Th 11th. In the garden planted onions for seed the top onions the English potatoe onions and a few small potato onions. F. 12th. Went to Southampton and received the money from Uncle Frederick through the Bank the amount in Sterling £55.14.0 add premium 9^1/2 $271.88 less the per ct. to Commercial Bank for Collection 66 cts. also [[Bill?]] Stamps 9 cts. Balance of [[?]] $270.31 cts. Paid Robert Craig and Brothers for 23 Bushls.10 lbs. of peas 17.25 cts. S. 13th. Took up Robert Mortgage with J.J. Lehnen and paid balance due on same. $131.00 for Robert to Mr Gordon. Six Dolrs and for Peas oats turnip seed coal oil $10.50 and left due on same One Dolr. These last items on family etc. to James George on Roberts a/c $3.50. socks for Father 50 cts. cash to Robert 50 cts. (In the family [[?]] above should be included timothy seed). M. 15th. Sowed some timothy seed at the [[hill?]] of [[very faint ink? ?]] per acre fence making and draging. T. 16th. Posted a letter to Uncle Frederick Parker containing a receipt for £80.0.0 sterling singed by Father Mother Myself Wife, Robert and Fred this money is loaned to us https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d046277e9d5310468b98df57f805d186.pdf 9fb09f6a5ba6068a429084a53dd44898 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May T. 16th. Robert paid Uncle Iden Sixty One Dolrs this is for Interest last year and this year till the first of July on the Mortgage held by Iden against him. Splitting wood and draging. Excessively hot thermometer 83 o in shade. W. 17th splitting wood, fencing grindstone, draging and chopping. Paid John Mackintosh the Dolr this is a quarter in [[excess?]], the work done by him putting hooks on a loging chain and mending common chain. Paid Gordon Three Dolrs. Two for loging chain and on that was left unpaid on the things we puchased the other day. Paid James George wife Two Dolrs fifty cents for shoes he not being at home, the shoes were one pair for Father the other for me. Paid Ruby Four Dolrs. and Two cents; for spade $1.12^1/2. Grind Stone $2.00 Timothy seed 62^1/2 cts. Tobacco 22 cts. Th. 18th. Loging & draging. F. 19th. Salters Cattke draging all day. Sowed wheat. S. 20th. Draging in the wheat on the new land that I sowed yesterday sowed Clover seed on the orchard 11^1/2 lbs of Clover and four pints of Timothy on the [[pease?]]. Robert bought 1 Rake 60 cts. Pair of sheep shears 62^1/2 cts. Pair of Shoes for himself $1.50. Mr. 22nd. 12 Yds of Trousers stuff - $3.84. Hat 1.25 Broom 35 cts. flannel .75 Do. 40, 2 yds cotton [[lining?]].50. Pins 10. Net 20, 2 yds of Woll stuff for [[Ed?]] $1.60 Building fence. Robert pulling out stumps. T. 23rd. Draging. Robert commenced plowing that part of the Oat field which was not plowed through to Schwendkers. W. 24th. Sowed rather better than two acres of oats put on six Bushls. draging. Th. 25th. Draging. Cap for Fred 41 cts. Necktie ad handkerchief 45 cts. Dress and fixings for Maria $3.28. Bottle of oil 25 cts. C F S. altered old Billy by cording him. F. 26th. Draging doing outer fixing to fences. S. 27th. Sowed Timothy seed on part of the field above the Barn at the rate of 7^1/2 lbs per acre. Making fence https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/15c570d3949c43ae1278443353cd13f8.pdf c3a295123169105137d5bed8f5de9567 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Roberts old Sow had eleven pigs Robert to Port Elgin and bought the following articles Pair of shoes for Fred $1.50 Items for me 32^1/2 cts Fred cash 32^1/2 cts. Dress for Mother $2.00. Five yds of trousers stuf for Robert $1.60 Four pair of Braces at 17 cts each 68 cts., Paid 78 cts. to the Library. and one ct in the Post office this day a week back Stuarts cow to Bull S. 28th James George Cow to Bull. M. 29th. Making fence. Robert finished plowing for Oats. T. 30th. Making fence, Fred went to work at Brickers W. 31st. Draging. Paid George Craigs A/C 20 cts per Mr J Goble. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/db9a605b6ccee2016551aa59ccbcf9ae.pdf bed46170c1021aaf8d3935a568409d59 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June Th. 1st. Draging and made a new Drag. Father at work for C F S. 1^1/2 Fish of Iden. F. 2nd. Pointing drag teeth 30 cts. at J MIntosh's [[Paid?]] Father at work for C F S. Sowed the balance of the oat field at the rate of 3 B. per acre. S. 3rd. Draging finished. plowing in the afternoon a plow share of MacLachlin 50 cts. pound of sugar, 12^1/2 Blacking yds. Robert paid Macllmurray $1.10 cts for ham M. 5 plowing. Washed the sheep: 2 lbs of flax seed of Mr J. David not pd T. 6th. Father at C F S. loging. Myself half day Do. Draging. W. 7th. Father at C.F.S. loging. Last evening Rawn paid back the flour his wife borrowed. Sowed four lbs of Flax seed on about an eighth of an acre of land Maria planted some potatoes. Draging and plowing. Th. 8th. Mutter and Maria planting corn. Father at C F S. Robert and myself plowing and draging. Fred choping he came from Brickers last night. F. 9th. Father at C F S. Mutter planting corn finch planted half a Bushl. planted some blacks and some colored Beans Robert and myself plowing and draging Fred loging at Craig's. S. 11th. Mutter plant some white beans and finished planting, early potatoes. Father helping C F S. Robert and me plowing. Fred at s planted pumpkin seeds. M. 12th. Father at C F S. Myself loging at Salters. Robert to mill and choping up in the job Fred odds and ends. T. 13th. Father at C F S. Robert draging and chopping. Fred and Myself shearing sheep. A Bushl and ^1/2 of potatoes of Iden for seed at 3 cts per Bushl. Paid. Planted tomatoe plants. W. 14th. Mutter helping to plant potatoes Maria also. Father and Fred working at the choping and burning. Robert and self plowing. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f44296132d4243f836bfc51edbb8a45f.pdf 02adefcbb316e46c0626a36b2700be30 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. A Farmer I will Be. A song for Boyd 1. I am a hale and hearty boy as you would want to see, And often thougj a little chap, I think what <s>I</s> shall I be? Mechanic, Merchant, Sailor. ah, none of these for me! If ever I should be a man if ever I should be a man, A Father, a farmer, a farmer I will be 2. All scenes of nature, I admire, none else so smiling scene The shady nook, the flowery grove, and little silver stream But those who lead a city life These Beauties seldom see, If ever I should be a man, if ever I should be a man A farmer, a farmer, a farmer I will be. 3. I love to look at pleasant fields, I love the balmy breeze, I love to hear the little birds, all warbling in the trees And those who lead a country life such things as these may see. If ever I should be a man, if ever I should be a man A farmer, a farmer. a farmer I will be. 4. I love to furrow up the ground, and cultivate the soils I love to see it springing forth, the good and luscious spoil: For fields of wheat and corn indeed I dearly love to see; If ever I should be a man, if ever I should be a man A farmer, a farmer, a farmer I will be. 5. I would not be a Doctor, the sick to cure or Kill; I would not be a Lawyer, no, to talk against my will; I may not be a Preacher, Tho' I like him of the three If ever I should be a man, if ever I should be a man A farmer, a farmer, a farmer I will be. Th. 15th. Mutter helping Maria to plant potatoes. They finished planting. Father helping Noah Clemens to log. Fred chopping. Robert and Self at plow. F. 16th. Loging in Roberts bush. S. 17th. Loging in the morning & plowing in the afternoon. Mothers Roses took. M. 19th. Planted tobacco plants, and cabbage plants plowing and draging in the afternoon. Bought of Iden my old spade for 60 cents not paid. Fred potatoes of Iden. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/30499cf80d086430d1ddef50aca074d5.pdf 319cfdc61b54e4f97abb925643c74037 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June T. 20th. Five Bushls of potatoes of C F S. at 30 cts p B. not paid. Loging and in the afternoon planting potatoes Robert draging. W. 21st. planted potatoes finished at noon. Sowed turnip seed Sweedish and Aberdeen half and half to the extent of four tea cupfuls Mr Hugoes cow to Bull. Th. 22nd. Last evening Mother was struck with paralasis in her left side. Mr D Davids cow to Bull. Commenced road work under Richard Hayden. Father Robert & self have ten days between us. Robert and myself on all day F. 23rd. Robert F. & Self working on the Road. S. 24th. Robert & Fred on the Road this finished our work on this road for this year. M. 26th. Robert commenced to plow for turnips in the field where the bush was last chopped. Self in after. making fence. Mr J. Goble fixed the clock alltered the lambs and brought home a night stool that he made for Mother, then took a pig home. T. 27th Made a gate finishing the fence between the oats and turnips. Cabbage plants of Hayden 26. W. 28th. Fixed gate posts and a fence etc. Tom Cummings had a pig he paid Robert by giving him a due bill on E. Gordon. Cabbage plants of J. Goble 35. Th. 29th. Cut a small patch of grass at the end of the garden made a small piece of fence where we had a way into the oat field. fixing old log fence etc. Clemmens on the hill with a cow to Bull. F. 30th. This fay there has been a great pic nic down at Gobles. Robert & Fred there Plowing draging etc. Salter two pigs home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7f46664a8ed26e0b543bf0207101e50d.pdf 038c7de2dcd65d6b2ef8054964499583 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July S. 1st. Salter half a day plowing for the two pigs Odd jobs. M. 3rd. Salter all day plowing for the pigs. Getting out the head and tail pieces for gates. On the 24th of June, Haydens cow to Bull. Fred went to Brickers Robert draging. T. 4th. Myself working on the Road. opening a ditch from the Goderich line Varter helping me. Robert ^1/2 day at Hugoes lowering. W. 5th. Myself helping C F S. to cut Hay. Robert fetched our grist home from mill. Clemens cow to Bull. Amy cow of a Bull calf. Th. 6th. Myself & Varter ditch making. Salters cow to Bull. F. 7th. Myself helping C F S. with his hay. Hayden a pig. S. 8th. Sowed the turnip seed on the new ground. Father a me at C F S. making hay ^1/2 day each. S. 9th. Mr Davids cow to Bull. M. 10th. Father all day making hay for C F S. One load of hay of C F S. weight 1000 lbs. Robert and myself fetched it home and cleaned up the barn. Robert posted a letter to Mr A Delf. Cutting grass. T. 11th. Cutting grass. Father commenced to hoe corn. W. 12th. Fixing gates (2) planted out some Beet plants. Robert to Shells raising this afternoon. Th. 13th. Robert myself and C F S. with his and Roberts teams hauling barn timber. Father at Idens this afternoon he owes Iden five and a half days work still. F. 14th. Robert myself and C F S. with teams as yesterday, hauling barn timber half day. Got our hay housed. two small bargans of it. Then fetched a load of posts. S. 15th. Cut Rafters etc. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/841ab295d6e3e5e5f29ea1544d507130.pdf d2638c0b5125e8871c7e950ba7230864 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July M. 17th. Commenced to split shingles for C F S. Barn. C F S. a cow to Bull. Thomas Cummings a Cow to Bull. this statement of bull business is for T. 18th. 2nd time. T. 18th. Splitting shingles. W. 19th. Splitting shingles. Th. 20th. Splitting shingles. F. 21st. Splitting shingles Mr Moyer a cow to Bull S. 22nd. Splitting shingles. finished. M. 24th. Commenced hewing the timber for C F S. Barn C F S. helping to score George Ruppel hewing Orchard last <s>thursday</s> Tuesday to state I received my watch from J.J. Lehnen I owe him a Dollar on it. T. 25th. Working at the barn timber left off after dinner on account of rain George and C F S. as yesterday. Noah Clemens cow again. Freds heifer Bulling made some shingles this afternoon. Veal of Mr J.D. David by our steelyards 16^1/2 by his 18 lbs. to be paid in Veal when we Kill. W. 27th. Working a the barn. C F S. & G. Rupple also. A receipt of Uncle Idens for making New England corn pudding. One Quart of scalding milk, 7 table spoonfulls of corn meal, let it scald well, then add one teacup full of syrup, a teaspoonful of salt, Ginger, Cinnamon 4 allspice to taste stir like [[sixty?]], put in a deep dish and bake five or 6 hours, sauce <u>good</u> butter. To cure Beef & hams. For 100 lbs of meat make a brim of 8 lbs of salt, 2 lbs of brown sugar, 2 oz of Saltpetre 1^1/2 g of pearlash, 2 ozs of allspice one of red pepper. 4 gallons of water, boil, them, & cool, meat to coal a day & night to be covered with brine, with a weight to Keep it down, produces finest corned beef in 10 days & does not get too salt by keeping in the brine. Hams require from four to six weeks. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7bfddac4818730304352ba289053f0c9.pdf 85856f3e7c0d1261869a01f9e7f5ff6f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Th. 27th Working at the barn. George also. 130 lbs of corn meal, at two cents per lb = $2.80. C F S. his yellow cow the second time. F. 28th. Working at the barn George also. Mr Hugo a cow to bull. S. 29th Working at the barn George also Half a dozen fish of Mr John Goble at 9 d per dozn. S. 30th. Mr John Goble a cow to bull. Mr. Shupe Adam a cow to bull. M. 31st. This morning preparing for raising Father Robert and Fred helping also George C F S. and Varter helping after dinner. raised the barn Mr Robert Craig, J. Goble and Son, Iden Goble, M J F David John Davidson John Hilker, Varter, C F S. George Robert Fred Father and Self helping. Father went and helped J Davidson to get two loads of hay after the raising. Mr Goble altered the pigs. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b55b414e1760513caacef2a5176234ae.pdf 28f9a4a41e2e855cdb8c47a18d622ef2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August T. 1st. This morning C F S. with his team and myself went to the Gore and got out six rafters and a pole. Varter came and helped us to carry them to the road. this afternoon fixed the poles across the plates and flatting and framing rafters, George all day. W. 2nd. Worked at the barn George also. George Mogg a cow to bull. Richard Hayen a heifer to Bull. Th. 3rd. Workeding at the barn Georg. also. Hayden a heifer to the bull. Mr. Goble Killed Amys calf. Varter and Robert traded lambs Varter took two home and C F S. will feed Roberts for him a while longer. F. 4th. Making shingles in the forenoon and working at the barn in the afternoon. George also. John Davidsons 43 lbs of flour. John Davidson commenced to cut Roberts fall wheat which he has to finish for 100lbs of flour. Mr Goble sold Roberts calf in Port Elgin. cleared 17 lbs of veal to pay Mr David for that which we had of him this weight is according to his steelyards and is one lb. too little. S. 5th. Working at the barn all day C F S. and George helping. J. Davidson cutting fall wheat. M. 7th. Making shingles, George ^1/2 day shingling. T. 8.th. Ditto-------------------. George whole day -------. John Davidson cradling. W. 9th. John Dvdson finished the wheat. Making shingles C F S. took away a wagon box full, for the barn roof. Father half a day a Idens helping with the Barley. Th. 10th. Making shingles. C F S. a load away. George shingling. F. 11th. Making shingles. George shingling. Father at C F S. loging. Robert commenced to cut peas this afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6cde0c9c3d767974d2ef1b174fefa7ba.pdf 530ce5985189b79b128efb838a3652ad Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August S. 12th. Father helping C F S. Robert to Hutchinsons thrashing. Making shingles etc. sent some away this noon time A Newspaper from England announcing the death of Grandfather Leeder in his Ninety fifth year. John Davidson half day cutting peas. this is to pay for the use of Roberts Barn. M. 14th. Vater Father & Robert cutting peas Cut timothy seed. Veal of C F S. lbs 12, 12 ozs. to be paid in meat. T. 15th. Varter Father Robert and self cutting peas. C F S. cow the third time to Bull. W. 16th. Hauled Roberts Fall wheat in today Th. 17th. Hauled in seven loads of peas. F. 18th. Hauled in<s>some n</s> two loads of peas. George Mogg a cow to Bull. Robert cutting peas Father at Idens myself cutting timothy. S. 19th. Cutting peas. Father ^1/2 day at Idens. M 21st. Cutting peas. T. 22nd. Cutting peas finished. W. 23rd. Father and me hoeing turnips. Robert commenced plowing the fallow the second time. Commenced to feed the little pigs new peas at the rate of six pints each meal. Th. 24th. Hauling in peas. F. 25th. Hauling in peas. finished. Settled with John Davidson for cutting the fall wheat let him have 66 lbs of flour this is 109 on a/c. S. 26th. Hoeing turnips me and Father. Robert plowing put our sow and pig into the pea field. M. 28th. John Davidson cut the wheat in the orchard. Robert and Father binding after him. Myself a plow. T. 29th. Robert plowing Father and self Hoeing. W. 30th. 1/ and a ^1/2 dozen fish of Iden. Robert thrashing and hoeing. Father hoeing. myself not very well. Th. 31st. Mr Goble Killed two sheep for Robert. Hoeing & Plowing. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a0ef25a0484f545c3a92830290920d82.pdf 90a6e8cc8f98063b46127a7bb8b8d989 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. September F. 1st. C F S. a cow to Bull. Robert fixed the mow for the wheat and in the afternoon plowing, Hoeing. Mr Goble sold six quarters of mutton for Robert. Omitted last W. James Craig a cow to Bull. Mr J. David a cow to Bull. S. 2nd. Hoeing plowing. Hauled in the spring wheat from the orchard three loads. S. 3rd. John Davidson a cow to Bull. M. 4th. Hoeing, plowing. Clemens cow again. T. 5th. Hoeing, plowing. W. 6th. Hoeing, plowing. Th. 7th. Hoeing, plowing. F. 8th. A West day thrahsed some peas. S. 9th. Cut a portion of the new land wheat. Jacob Rawn a cow to Bull. M. 11th. Cutting wheat in the new field. T. 12th. Finished cutting the wheat. Hauled three loads commenced to cut oats. W. 13th. Helping C F S. Father Robert his oxen and myself to get his Oats. Th. 14th. Finished Hauling in wheat. plowing, cutting oats etc. F. 15th. Robert finished the plowing for fall wheat. Father Hoeing Cutting Oats G. Moggs cow again. S. 16th. Father hoeing, Robert draging. Finished cutting the oats that were ripe and commenced pulling flax. M. 18th. Father and me loging for C F S. Mutter half day pulling flax for me. Robert draging. T. 19th. Eight bushls. of wheat of J.D. David at $1.10 per Bushl. sowed seven acres of wheat a little over a bushl. per acre. Father draging Robert binding oats. Robert Craig with his heifer to Bull again. W. 20th. Draging Robert binding oats, Yesterday 1^1/2 dozen fish of Iden. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d349fbcf945f4af4c786aee94dd3f0fd.pdf b39025a5b6173e6c4f90a01312c44fc5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. September Th. 21st. Finished draging in the wheat. Robert threshing peas. Father half day a C F Ss. Myself making shingles. F. 22nd. 1 Dozn fish of Iden. 9 d. Cutting oats in the morning. Hauling in oats in the afternoon. S. 23rd. Father ^3/4 of a day for C F S. Finished cutting Oats. Have left one load home. The Campbell's cow to bull again. A letter from Margt. Wiffin. M. 25th. Binding and Hauling oats. Tom Craig with a cow to Bull. T. 26th. Father Robert Self and Oxen ^1/2 day for C. F. S. zen W. 27th. Robert commenced plowing for peas. Father burning brush on the point off the Gore. I was fixing for shutting up the sow and hog. Finished harvest by hauling home the last of the Oats. Th. 28th. Making shingles. Robert thrashing. Father burning. Yesterday 1 dozen Fish of Iden. F. 29th. Hauled the Flax. Made some shingles commenced to make two pig troughs plowing took a load of shingles to C F S., commenced shingling ^1/2 dozen Fish of Iden. S. 30th. Father & Robert thrashing at Craigs. Shingling at C F Ss. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c166d8e74c616c2013f89513cf80b14c.pdf e090fb3ccd5dc7e910ca7ec4043983e4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <s>August</s> October M. 2nd. Father & Robert at Craigs all day. Myself shingling making shingle etc. T. 3rd. Robert & Father a C F S. half day. Plowing. W. 4th. Father, Robert and myself at C F S's thrash. Th. 5th. Show day. Omitted yesterday Hutchisons heifer to Bull. F 6th. Father for C F S.s with his straw Robert plow. myself sick. Mr J Goble ^1/2 day at the barn floor. S. 7th. Father at David Hilborns Thrashing Robert plowing. Mr J. Goble jointing barn floor Self fixing the tobacco. 11 Fish of Mr J Goble. Sent Salter 22 lbs of w flour bag and all. M. 9th. Father burning on the Gore. Self plowing Robert sick. Mr. J Goble half day at the B. floor. T. 10th. Robert sick, Father at the Gore. Self plowing. W. 11th. Robert sick, Father and myself half day thrashing for Salter. Th. 12th. Father loging at Richard Haydens. Robert sick. Plowing. F. 13th. Father sick. Robert plowing. Self gathering corn. S. 14th. Robert Plowing. Father sick. Self gathering corn. Bought of James George 1 pair of Boots for myself $2.50. 1 pair for Eddie $1.62^1/2. Pair of shoes for Albert $1.00 not paid. M. 16th. Making wood for J George as pay for Boots. Robert plowing. Bought of Fred H. Leeder his heifer Florence for the sum of Ten Dollars. $7.88 he owed me and $2.12 I am indebted to him. J. 17th. Hauling ^3/4 of a cord of wood to James George. Robert plowing this afternoon self gathering corn. W. 18th. Robert plowing Husking corn and fixing pigs sty. Th. 19th. Robert plowing. Self at pigs sty. Evening Husked corn. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/51d032795c430fa3f6a51c3cb55122fa.pdf 93dae2d13bb38cd5a60e2119013a70c5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. F. 20th. ^1/2 day with Mr. J. Goble to Mr Dells place. ^1/2 day at pigs sty. Robert ^1/2 day plowing & half day at plow. S. 21st. ^1/2 day at pigs sty and finished. Ret the pigs up. Robert finished plowing for peas this forenoon and ^1/2 day loging on the Gore. M. 22nd. Finished gsthering corn got the pumpkins together a load and a half also the beans thirteen bagfuls. T. 26th. 44 head of cabbage of C.F.S. at 3 cents each, = $1.32. on a/c Loging on the Gore. W. 25th. Salters little red cow to Bull again. Loging. Th. 26th. Getting corn up over the Kitchen tending the fires etc. F. 27th. Do-------------------------------- & cleaning up the barn floor. Robert commenced to plow in the spring wheat stubble next to Schwendkers. put twenty bags of corn in the cot over head. S. 28th. Cleaning up the barn thrashing peas etc. M. 30th. Commenced diging potatoes. Sent a heifer to Bull. 1 dozen fish of Iden 9 d. T. 31st. 1 Cord of dry wood to the Doctor on Roberts a/c. Diging potatoes. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b72e003d99af335a9aec0bbb2f011d49.pdf 48cdb630f62d44e535a5c6d6af1ec3d1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. November W. 1st. Diging potatoes, hauled 19 bushels to S. Bricker Th. 2nd. Diging potatoes. F. 3rd. Diging potatoes. Richard Hayden ^1/2 day helping 53^1/2 of flour to C F S S. 4th. Thrashed peas. Put the black Ram with the ewes Salter brought. M. 6th. Very stormy fixing at the cellar etc. T. 7th. Took Roberts wool to Port and sold it to Gordon 37^1/2 lb t 37^1/2 cts = $14.06 Roberts old A/C $1.68 which leaves a balance of $12.38 Bought 9^1/2 yds of Canadian Cloth at 90 cts = $8.55. 14 yds of shirting, at 30 cts = $4.20 this equals $12.75 which is 37 cts in excess of what the wool fetched. Bought for myself 2^3/4 of flannel at 55 cts. = $1.51 paid 60 cts in butter on the same which leaves a balance of 91 cts. Carried Roberts plow to be new wood at Kennedys. Loging this afternoon on the Gore. Received of Frits Weling One Dollar this is for cedar he had for his house in Port Elgin. W. 8th. Paid J.J. Lehnen the Dollar I owed him for my watch. Pulling Turnips. Th. Diging potatoes 22 Bushls put them in the cellar. F. 10th. Diging potatoes 11 Bushls. . . . . also 10 Bushls raised from Idens seed. . S. 11th. Thrashing peas. Robert & Father working at the Gore. M 13th. Flour of lbs. 32 lbs. Diging potatoes. A book from the library. T. 14th. Diging potatoes; the Kidneys 12 Bushls. Received of Mrs R Hay Coin in the sum of Two Dolrs for the cows to Bull Robert received also One Dolr for the pig Hayden had. W. 15th. Finished diging potatoes, pulling turnips. Th. 16th. Pulling turnips and hauling the same. F. 17th. Pulling and Hauling turnips got up 120 Bushls. Borrowed Flour of Mr J D David 95 lbs. S. 18th. Taking up and puling turnips 110 Bushls. M. 20th. Do Do 90 Bushls. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d21b625bab248382eee33990a02e3abb.pdf 320520cbdb2717b465278a967ce525da Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. November. T. 21st. Finished getting the turnips 45 Bushls today W. 22nd. Wet. Th. 23rd. Went to mill with a borrowed grist of C F S. 13 lb. Took a bag of corn for Varter; also two bags of wheat for G. Rupple. Biught 5^3/4 of stuff for smocks = $2.00 this afternoon I went to C F Ss to fill up the hole around the house. F. 24th. Filling up around the house at C F Ss. Robert & Father at the potatoes hauling them to the cellar. S. 25th. Same as yesterday, Robert and Father the same. In the afternoon Robert went to mill fetched G. Rupples and our grist. The wheat we borrowed of C F S weighed 9 B. 22 lbs M. 27th. Filling up at C F Ss. T. 28th. Finished filling up and finished shingling the barn roof at C F Ss. Robert took the rolls of wool to Mrs Rawns. In the afternoon building a fence between the wood yard and orchard. W. 29th. Loging at the Gore. Took a cow to bull. Th. 30h. Loging this morning. C F S. 37 lbs of flour. <s>Borrowed of Mutter 8^1/4 lbs of Pork.</s> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1689098573aaa8ab88d0be0eaa9d150e.pdf d9ac5ab8c2db562c36b2796db7de6284 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December. F. 1st. Saw sharping. Loging, thrashing beans, roofinf shed and other things. S. 2nd. Cleaning up the barn & thrashing peas. To the present time I have thrashed 25 Bushls of Peas. M. 4th. Finished getting potatoes into the cellar, and pulled Freds potatoes. T. 5th. Robert hauled the potatoe haul to the yard and plowing in the afternoon. Self to Port Elgin, cleaned the pigs out and finished banking Fred's potatoes up. W. 6th. Hauled out 11 loads of muck and applied it to that part of the orchard which has not previously been manured. Th. 7th. Hauled out three loads of manure and finished in the orchard. Robert plowing in the forenoon self spreading man. F. 8th. Hauling out manure to the pasture behind the orchard six loads. Robert hurt his one foot. G. Ruppel 1 Bushl. less ^1/2 lb. S. 9th. Hauling out manure 9 loads. M. 11th. Hauling out manure 11 loads. Robert thrashing in the forenoon, and making fence in the afternoon. Mr. Robert Craig paid One Dor. and a half for 3 Cows to bull. T. 12th. Four Bushls. and a half of peas Thrashen. Hauled out six loads of manure. Robert thrashing. March added 12^1/2 cents to my debt at James Georges. a letter from Illinois. W. 13th. Hauptners cow to bull. Robert thrashing. Incended saw horse etc. Th. 14th. Made some wood for James George. etc. F. 15th. Hauled out the wood. send for J.G. Cut some more wood for J. G. S. 16th. Hauled the wood to Port that I cut yesterday 5/8 cts of a Cord. 79 lbs of Pease to George Rupple. Six bags of oats about 11 Bushls. to mill to get ground for cattle. Robert found the first rat we have seen in this section. Cleaned up 3^1/2 Bushls. of peas. M. 18th. Mr J. Goble Killed two pigs for us. borrowed S. Bricker one pig which weighed 360 lbs at 6^1/2 cts per lb. which equals $23.40. Twenty three Dollrs Forty cents. T. 19th. Mr Gobble makred the Delfs lambs and received his wool from Robert. Mr Goble bought of Robert two sheep for <s>$4. Dollrs</s> Four. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/985bafc983b66fbe291d1b72caa714e2.pdf 15435e20d56f5c8d98dff3a28965d116 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Four Dollars. Robert thrashing. Put up the pig he weighed 240 lbs. W. 20th. Th. 21st. Fixing pig shed etc. Cleaned up 9 Bushels and a ^1/2 of peas. S. 23rd. Bought two ewes of Robert for the sum of Two Dolrs each One the ewe lamb he got in his division with Mr. Delf the other Campbell ewes lamb. Robert settled with Mr J.D. David Paid Interest on thirty one Dolrs at 12 per cent for the past year, als 1.15 cts. due from last year also for eight Bushls of wheat for seed at 110 cts p. B. $8.80 also 7 lbs of flax seed at 2 cts pr. lb. 11 cts. Mr David paid him for 3 cows to Bull last year 1.50 cts and cash on my a/c for the same number this year 150 cts. also acknowledged his indebtedness for lumber. Robert gave J. D David a Note for Forty One Dolrs payable on the 26th. of October 1866 bearing interest at the rate of 12 per cent per annum. Paid a difference in cash of One Dolr. twenty three cts. Robert received his old note on giving the new one. Robert paid our taxes for the present year. Fourteen Dolrs. nine cents and got a receipt in full. Robert settled with Dilman Bricker His note and interest amounts to Twenty nine fifty five. $29. 55 cts. he threw off forty cents and Robert paid him one Dolr. this makes all straight. Robert Let me have One Dolr cash. Robert paid Duncan Currie Two Dolrs on the Barn account this is settlement in full on that a/c. Paid the postage on the Globe for the past quarter 7^1/2 cts, lamp glass at Rubys 12^1/2 cts paid. M. 25th. Christmas. T. 26th. Paid Eight Dolrs to Roether on Detweiler & Brickers A/C. W. 27th. Sold Henry Salter two Ewes for Four Dolrs.twenty five cents each $8.50. Chopping wood. Robert and Father saw my logs in the Gore. Th. 28th. Chopping wood. Robert & Father sawing. F. 29th. Thrashing peas. Robert & Father sawing Robert paid his Library fee for One Dolr. to Martin F. Eby. librarian. S. 30th. ^1/4 of a cord of wood for the church for which the Trustees allow me half a Dolr. Bought myself a pair of pants (cloth for) also lining for Fathers coat paid 2,50 cash and left 1.15 cts. of a balance at Gordons. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ae0f8e75f9f53b29f9ed2f26167a0ee4.pdf 5693748741a5eb066ca191422691b1ca Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [[Blank Page]] https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dfb725375353c93980fc4399e870f76f.pdf 1c77e087ba174e63064065d2921f6f4e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Nathaniel Edward Leeder's Day Book and Memoranda. for the year <u>1866</u> January. M. 1st. C.F Schwendker cut a pair of pants for me. Attended the annual meeting of the Port Elgin Society of the new Jerusalem was appointed recording secretary and one of the trustees. promised two Dolrs towards the funds. T. 2nd. G. Ruppel J. Bartels & myself as Trustees for the Society to Port Elgin held a meeting this morning, when we gave Bartels an order on the Treasurer of said Society for the sum of Four Dolrs. as pay for his services for lighting fires cleaning room etc. They agreed to allow me half a Dolr. for the wood I carried for church purposes. Barttls agreed to light fires keep room clean etc. for the present year for the sum of Four Dolrs. Hauled on One Cord and a quarter of wood for James George shoemaker on a/c. Th. 4th. Last Monday Robert paid a balance due Moses Detweiler on a note the said Moses held against him of Two Dolrs forty five cents to Samuel Roether who marked his name off the note and also put the amount on the back of the Note but holds the note to help him in his settlement with the parties concerned. Self mending pails. Robert thrashing peas. F. 5th. Sharped buck saw, cut some wood, thrashed in the afternoon. Robert writing letter to Margerate Wiffin. S. 6th. Took 17 Bushls. of peas to be chopped in the afternoon helping C F S to clean up some wheat for a grist for us. Thomas Cummings paid 50 cts for the use of my bull. Robert thrashing. Besides the peas to mill we cleaned up 4 Bls. for Mr J Goble and 3^1/2 B. for the pigs. M. 7th. Yesterday the thermometer in the early morning was 12 below Zero and continued about Zero all day, today at sunrise 14 below and all day only a few degrees above weather sunny & clear without https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8bc0d4c3d549acc97faa0998079b533c.pdf 610870629a5cae7aed3ae496594c0358 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. wind, Robert and me thrashing peas. T. 8th. Went to mll with a grist from C F S which weighed 11 Bushls. and 36 lbs Weighed a bag of corn for C F S. weight 109 lbs. Brought home the chopped peas. Robert & myself thrashing peas this afternoon. W. 9th. School meeting in the forenoon, afternoon feeding, thrashing etc. agreed with Mr Lehnen to clean the stove pipes at the big school house for fifty cents Th. 10th. Robert & myself getting turnips into the cellar. Father in the afternoon thrashing. F. 11th. Picking over potatoes in the cellar. Mutter has made 3 pairs of mits for our family on a/c. S. 12th. This morning Robert & myself thrashing. This afternoon cleaned the pipes at the school house received half a Dolr for it and paid it on church a/c Fetched the grist from mill, also a bag full of corn meal for C F S from mill. M. 14th. This morning me & Robert were examining the mountain lot, this afternoon thrashing peas. T. 15th. Thrashing timothy & flax seed. W. 16th. Thrashing timothy and Flax etc. Th. 17th. Hauling home fire wood etc. F. 18th. Nicknacks S. 19th. Do S. 20th. Lady cow calved a bull calf. M. Thrashing peas cleaning up peas etc. T. 22nd. Cutting wood in the Gore. W. 23rd. Thrashing peas. Th. 24th. Hauled wood for James George. A pair of Boots for Fred $2.50 of James George on A/C. Schwendker and myself sent off $2.85 to __ Doyle of Owen Sound as payment of assessment made on us as members of the [[Bevar?]] Mutual insurance company. Schwendker paid $1.30 and myself $1.55 of the above amount I requested. The letter, Schwendker owes me 14 cents on this a/c. One barrel of Salt of Ruby & Hilker $2.25 on a/c. F. 25th. Hauled one load of wood to Port Elgin to Jame George, with yesterdays this makes One cord and a quarter https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ea707fcd94918cbaa253f5036c269f18.pdf 6bfa9f4665567e93ce6b752f40113fd0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. this afternoon cutting wood. S. 26th. Finished thrashing part of the mow of peas cleaned them up and commenced thrashing Oats. 10 bushls of peas to add to pea a/c. S. 27th. Sister Lizzie paid us a Visit. M. 28th. Hauled turnips. Thrashed oats. T. 29th. Thrashing oats cleaned up timothy seed. W. 30th. Cleaned up and took to Port Elgin 24 Bushls. of peas sold them to Ruby & Hilker for 48 cents per B. equal to $11.56, paid Ruby for drawing out three Deeds. and registering the same $8.25, also One barrel of salt $2.25 received cash $1.06 Th. 31st. Cleaned up peas. carried 19 B. 45 lbs of peas & sold them to Ruby & Hilker 8^1/2 yds of cotton @ 22 cts per yd=$1.87. From Monday the 8th of Janry, I have misdated, and am therefore one day behind time. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8bca1fe128eddbcca3abc98fa7f61df2.pdf 4bc8f9f7cf3caf21e5eb97cfda76010b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February Th. 1st. Cleaned up peas. Carried 19 B.s 45 lbs of peas to Port Elgin and sold them to Ruby & Hilker @ 48 cts per B. =$9.48. Bought of Ruby and Hilker 8^1/2 yds of cotton @ 22 cts. per yd=$1.87. F. 2nd. Bought of E. Gordon 16 yds of smock stuff at 35 cts per yd= $5.60 Tape 15 cts Nutmegs 5 cts. Total $6.80 Paid postage on a registered letter containing Two Dolrs as subscription Due for last years Globe to no. 864 postage 7 cts also on two weeks for the Globe 5 cts. Magazine 2 cts. This makes me straight with the Postmaster to this date. S. 3rd. Thrashing Oats, Robert cleaning up in the barn. Very stormy. M. 5th. Thrashing oats etc. T. 6th. Finished thrashing Oats, cleaned them up, took Mr. Gobles mill home etc. Also Two bags of peas. W. 7th. Cleaned up and preparing for thrashing. 6 Bushls of peas for the pigs. Th. 8th. Thrashing this forenoon with Andersons Machine. C F S. and Baler. James Craig and Moffat Salter and Henry Hayden John Staffords team and his Son Abel, Hutchinsons team and his son, Hugoes horse and John Bastedo and Mr. Martin. F. 9th. Went to mill with a Grist to chop consisting of 9 B of peas and 17 B.s of Oats, brought it back with me. S. 10th. Making a maul splitting wood etc. M. 12th. Hauling in Turnips. T. 13th. Splitting & hauling wood. Hauled one load to The Doctors. W. 14th. Splitting wood, sawing wood, cleaning up in the barn, Father ^1/4 of a day helping Iden. This leaves 3 days and ^3/4 day Iden. Th. 15th. Father 1 day with Iden for which he gets a pigs head. Robert and me Thrashing, cleaned up one Bushl. of peas This makes 3 Bushls for the pigs F. 16th. Thrashing peas cutting wood etc. S. 17th. Do 2^1/2 Bushls of peas for pigs. Received 2 Nos. of Canada Farmer Vol. 2nd. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eb29cdf0c2c197f33660d211706dde43.pdf ced45bc3cacc26ea215ddfd3175564a7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. M. 19th. Commenced to haul firewood, broke the sleigh, to the sleigh to Kennedys to get it fixed. T. 20th. Cleaned up pease and commenced to clean up wheat Received of Mr J Goble One Dolr. on Mr Delfs A/C. this he owes me on the Trade we made with our Horses. W. 21st. Cleaned up the fall wheat. 12 Bushls. Th. 22nd. Cleaning up spring wheat. F. 23rd. Cleaning up spring wheat. etc. A pail of flour to Mrs David. S. 24th. Finished cleaning up spring wheat. Put away 18 B. of wheat for seed, and 24 B. of wheat for family use. Bought of Mr J Goble an inch and half auger for 25 cts. Posted a letter to Uncle Fred. engaged four bushls of barley. M. 26th. Grinding axes all day. C F S. flour. from us. T. 27th. Fetched the sleigh from Kennedys $1.50 for repairing on A/C. sawing & splitting wood. W. 28th. Took our wheat to market, sold it to Ruby & Hilker for 91 cts. per Bushl. Total amount of wheat 45 Bs. 47 lbs. at 91 cs. equals $41.42 cts. Settled with C F Schwendker to this date. My A/C against him $78.61. his A/C against me $83.94^1/4 paid him $2.89^1/2 and am still indebted to him $2.40. After paying C F S. for the wheat we had borrowed of him 20 Bs. 58 lbs which at 91 cs. per B. = $19.07 this deducted from $41.42 leaves $22.35 cts. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cd11fcf7e464cfb59f4e5babd2b294d7.pdf 72b81f459addb34fbb44a2514144cfba Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March Th. 1st. Carried John Kennedy 6 Bs ad two thirds of potatoes at 30 c. per B. = $2.00. Posted a money letter and registered the same; it was to the Agricultural Mutual Insurance company and contained Three Dolrs. Bought and paid for a pair of shoes for Albert $1.00 of James George. Cut some wood and fetched the sow from Zants boar, due Zant 50 c. for the same. F 2nd. Mr. J. Goble Killed four pigs and a calf for us. S. 3rd. Took two pigs and the calf to Port Elgin to sell, sold the pigs to E Gordon the pay to be half cash and the other half trade, they weighed each 175 lbs = 350 at 5^3/4 = $20.12 Paid Roberts A/C. $4.50. paid my own A/C $2.45. received cash $10.00. and a due bill for $3.16 = $20-12. Sold 1 hind quarter of Veal to John Stafford at 5 cts per lb. weight 23 lbs which = equals $115. Paid him for half a days Thrashing with team $1.00. and received 15 cts cash. Sold Gordon and Duncan 1 hind quarter of Veal at 5 c. weight 22^1/2 equals 112^1/2 c goods 57^1/2 cts. due bill fifty five. Sold 1 fore quarter of Veal to John MacIntosh @ 4c. weight 21 lbs equals 84 c. on A/C. sold Lehnen 42^1/2 cents worth and paid him 7^1/2 cents cash and let the whole go to my a/c with the new church society. Sold Robert MacLachlin 28 cts worth on a/c. Sold Tobias Shantz 25 cts worth cash. Paid Mr John Goble 25 c. for an inch and half auger. Fetched a grist from the mill for Mr. Goble. Bought a pair of shoes of J. George for my wife $1.75 pd. M. 5th. Paid George Roppel $10.00 cash on his A/C which amounts to $17.50 from which I have to deduct for 3 Bushls of peas at 42 c. per B. $1.44 c. and I gave him six cents of to make it $1.50 so that there is an amount of six Dolrs. still due him. Took 11 Bushls of peas to mill to chop for the cattle. T. 6th. Helped Schwendker to commence at the saw logs and prepared to go to mill took a grist to mill 8 bags of wheat. and one of corn. Wood to of George 1 cord = 80 cts. Bought of Dilman Bricker. Two collers two pair of harness https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/50b3b3f135c10aa1b90c0b344f6fffdb.pdf 1ebfe0f0283ff2dbd9f9ff45f0d13527 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. and two back straps for $7.50 for which I have given him my Note payable 1 of Jan. 1867. Omitted in last Saturdays entry paid the Doctor $5.25 c. which settles my A/C with him. W. 7th. Skiding logs in the Gore. Th. 8th. Cleaned up barn floor thrashed beans, thrashing peas. Father & Vater cut the big hemlock into logs. F. 9th. Hauled in two loads of turnips. In the afternoon skiding saw logs. S. 10th. Helping C F S. to get out posts for his hog pen. went to mill left 25 lbs of flour at [[?]] on Robs A/C to pay contribution to tea meeting. M. 12th. Hauling home firewood. Made axe handle etc. Robert cutting rail timber. Took 96 lbs of flour to Mr J D Davids to pay the 95 lbs we borrowed of him sometime since. T. 13th. Hauling and rail timber. W. 14th. Thrashing & getting out rail timber. Th. 15th. Getting out rail timber. Clemens on the hill a cow to bull. F. 16th. Getting out rail timber. S. 17th. Thrashing peas. M. 19th. Getting out rail timber. T. 20th. Getting out rail timber. W. 21st. Cleaned up peas and took 14 Bushls to mill to be chopped, three Bushls. of peas used by the pigs which should have been entered before. Father All day helping Mr. J. Goble in Stuarts bush. Chopping firewood for J. George. Th. 22nd. Chopping firewood for J. George. F. 23rd. Do. Do. S. 24th. Hauled wood to James George 4.^5/8 Cords. at 80 c. p. c. George mended my boot 10 c. on a/c. M. 26th. Making and hauling cedar logs to Port. for planks for Roberts cellar J. MacKintosh mended a sleigh shoe 50 c. on A/C. One Bushl. of clover seed of E. Gordon $7.50 on a/c. T. 27th. Getting out cedar. W. 28th. Getting out cedar. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/40c5a691b04f785e4b03883845a0c6dc.pdf 0bcd10834f8f796e49d29387c37fbab3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Th. 29th. Getting out cedar. Father helping Stuart with the sawing machine. F. 30th. Good Friday S. 31st. Noah Clemens with a cow to Bull. Getting out cedar. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9252f9ddb1441408ae8d121def8ee9a3.pdf 79104b9b6458006db7b23dda8d1ea82f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April M. 2nd Delivered a load of cedar posts (17) to John C. Kennedy which Robert promised toward fencing in the marker square. Getting out cedar. T. 3rd. Getting out cedar. Robert send a Leader news. to Aunt George. W. 4th. Hauled cedar to the point of the Gore. Omitted last Monday to state that Father was helping Mr. Campbell to saw wood. Th. 5th. This morning to Port Elgin 1 plow share of Gordons on A/C. Afternoon thrashing peas. Robert choping firewood. F. 6th. Thrashing peas. One of Mr. Delfs ewes brought forth two lambs, a black and a white one the black one died. S. 7th. Thrashing peas Robert paid Iden $27. on his Note. S. 8th. One of Mr Delfs ewes lambed one lamb. M. 9th One of Mr Delfs ewes lambed but the lamb died. Thrashing peas. Sold my Florence heifer to Mr. Samuel Bricker for the sum of Twenty two Dolrs. Ten of which is to be cash the rest to settle the Note they hold against me and also Roberts A/C. T. 10th. Finished thrashing peas & cleaning them up. Father helping Iden to saw wood. W. 11th. Cleaned up peas etc. Father helping Iden. Th. 12th. Cleaning peas hauled a load of turnips etc. F. 13th. Cleaning peas. Father helping Iden. Robert to mill with eight bags of oats, and Fetched his plow from Kennedys Robert paid him a Dolr. and a half in the shape of an order he got from Delf on him. MacLachlin fixed the small bolt that holds the share on. Robert settled with Bricker received my Note $7.50 and a receipt for his A/C/ $4.71 cts. and Ten Dolrs. in cash. We cleaned up 45 Bushls. of peas this time. S. 14th. Iden brought onions for which he wants half a bushl of chicken feed. Rosa cow of a calf last night. Robert and myself emptied the water out of the cellar. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0a847210484162d38d55fd32a51d3120.pdf 04da105ce16a116bc6070f0fa72e4220 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April S. 14th. Robert went to Port Elgin with 12 B. 17 lbs of potatoes. Six Bushls 16 lbs for Kennedy and Six Bushls 1 lb for MacLachlin, fetched the chopt stuff from mill. M. 16th. Picking over potatoes and laying them where the water cannot reach them. T. 17th. Picking potatoes in the cellar. Father draging in the pasture field. C F S. plowing half day for spring wheat. W. 18th. Sowed 15 Bushls. of peas on 5^1/2 acres of ground C F S. plowing all day. Last night a letter from Uncle Fred Parker. Th. 19th. Sowed 49 pints of Clover seed on seven acres of ground also mixed therewith 21 pints of Timothy. C F S. plowing this afternoon. Robert and myself tried my little oxen at the plowing this morning. Fred bought Alberts shoes from Mr Georges where they had been to be mended. F. 20th Making fence for C F S. ^3/4 of a day. C F S. ^3/4 of a day plowing for us. Bought of Gordon 4 slow chains and a quarter of oil linseed. S. 21.st. ^1/2 day fence making for C F S. C F S. plowing all day for us. Robert hauled the balance of the turnips home, then fetched some Hemlock trees home and planted them out in front of the house. M. 23rd. C F S. plowing. Robert draging. Self splitting wood. Father picking Stones and Stumps. ow T. 24th. C F S. half day plowing. This finished the plowing for wheat and barley. Sowed 5^1/2 bushls. of wheat on rather better than 3^1/2 of land. W. 25th. Draging with two teams Father helping. Rob: chopping firewood. Th. 26th. Self on the sick list with cold. Robert rolling, Father draging. Fetched my ox collars from the harness makers The fixing and neck straps cost one Dolr. 25 cts. to be paid in butter or cash. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4bb1e6e3d15d433f427c00d3a54f0d8c.pdf 1d1938f3c3178ab048ae8c86111c10ee Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Fetched the cleoises and two end irons for whippletrees from John MacKintoshs cleoises 78 c. others 50 c. Fetched a pair of [[bobousgs?]] from James George $2.50 settled our old A/C to this date. The balance from last A/C and the shoes today leave me in his debt $3.27^1/2 cts. F. 27th. Sowing seed on the field next to Schwendkers where I sowed seed last year where it did not take well. Rob. chopping wood. Father draging. Lady and Amy cows took the bull. S. 28th. Self spliting wood Father and Robert draging. Richard Hayden had 42^1/2 lbs. of wheat for seed paid 50 cents on the same. M. 30th. Robert began to plow for Oats. Self chopping and splitting wood. Father picking up and burning. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/898b401ceac115897a21e5fdeacae697.pdf 66c5f2afe49b8e75031ed56856516694 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May. T. 1st. Robert plowing; Father picking up and burning. Self chopping and splitting wood. Sold Lady cow to Mr Robert Craig over the river for $21.00 and received five of that amount. W. 2nd. Chopping & splitting wood. Robert at plow. Th. 3rd. Chopping and splitting wood. Robert at plow. Father half day draging for C F S with my little oxen. F. 4th. Father whole day draging for C F S. An Order on Anderson from C F for 50 cts. Sow to Andersons boar paid by order from C F S. S. 5th. Robert plowing, self chopping and Father draging. M. 7th. Hauling wood home, Robert plowing. T. 8th. Plowing getting wood home etc. Hauling wood. Th. 10th. Mr Craig paid me the balamce on the cow and took her away. Sowed 2^1/2 of oats 6^1/2 B. skiding logs plowing etc. F. 11th. Split some rails. Plowing Commenced to get the muck together. Paid Iden $3.00 this makes it square on the note. Paid Ellen G. 1.25 S. 12th. Getting manure together. Sent a grist of peas to mill to be chopped 12 B. and 1 of oats. Sent 63 lbs of beans to Gordons. S. 13th. Robert Craig a heifer to Bull. M. 14th. Posted a letter to Uncle Fred containing a P.O.U. for £4.00 Sterling. Paid Lehnen fifty cents for same also 48 cts for mending tins. Roberts Beauty heifer to Bull. T. 15th. Stuarts cow to bull. Plowing draging and getting manure together. W. 16th. Getting Manure Together, draging, plowing etc. Paid Mutter One Dolr in work done. Th. 17th. Sowed 2^1/2 acres of wheat: about 3 Bs. Father draging Robert plowing. Nat. getting manure together. F. 18th. Getting manure together. Draging & Plowing. S. 19th. Getting manure together, Plowing draging pulling down old log fence etc. M. 21st. Father for Mr. John Goble loging. Robert diging stump draging plowing emptied the sheep place of manure https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8cda704f2751ec0453f75fc4b4cad004.pdf 42a1669ececb422d20ba806625a6cf69 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. T. 22nd Four Bushls. of barley of Iden Goble. Sowed the barley on 1^3/4 of land. Father draging Robert getting out the stumps. W. 23rd. Father hoeing stumps. Robert & Self stumping. Th. 24th. Stumping picking up etc. John Davidsons cow to Bull. F. 25th. Stumping, Father picking up roots etc. in the wheatfields S. 26th. Stumping etc. Carried J. George 8 Bushls. of potatoes at 25 c. per B. = $2.00. Th. 28th. Getting stone off stumping etc. F. 29th. Getting off roots. Took out 5 loads of manure. W. 30th. Got out 7 loads of manure. Robert plowing a little. Vaters cow to bull again. Th. 31st. Hauling out manure 15 loads. Plowing etc. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ce680ba9c1363970f8d32c7b4c5d30b2.pdf 89697d51504bd932282486cd62adbb8b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June. F. 1st. Finished hauling out manure for the corn land. 9 loads today. Planted some corn yellow also pumpkins. Rob plowing. S. 2nd. Plowing, planted more corn and pumpkin seed in the afternoon. Father went to mill with 17 bushls. of peas to chop for the cattle. M. 4th. Hauling home cedar from the Goderich road. Frederic Stafford a cow to bull. T. 5th. Hauling as yesterday. Salter a cow to bull. W. 6th. Finished hauling cedar. Plowing broke my plow. Stuarts cow to bull the second time. Th. 7th. Planted my Kidney potatoes, also beans and sowed flax. F. 8th. Robert took Rawns truck home, we had it in use three days = 75 c. this pays for the cow to bull last year and we owe Rawn 25c. Robert since Wensday noon hauling to and from the saw mill finished planting corn yesterday and pumpkins this morning. planted carrot and beet seed also some potatoe onions, and between three and four hundred cabbage plants. Omitted last Wednesday a pair of shoes for Ed of J. George One Dolr. Mending two chains at J McKintoshs yesterday 10 c. S. 9th. Splitting rails split 114. Robert Hauling lumber mending chain at J. MacIntoshes. M. 11th. Hauling out manure 16 loads. Robert took the plow to Port Elgin and in the afternoon was splitting rails. Sunday night old Rosa took the bull. T. 12th. Hauling out manure 17 loads. Robert plowing. W. 13th. Hauling out manure 16 loads. Robert plowing. Signed my name to become a homeguardsman in P.E. Th. 14th. Morn. hauled out 10 loads of manure. afternoon draging Rob plowing. forenoon fetched plow from Rob MacLachlin in the afternoon. Mac fixed a land side cost $2.50. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/62b679097af37e96d1832e5e20263b2d.pdf 505e229bca76606104850e276f83a6b7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. F. 15th. Hauling out manure and finished hauling 18 loads. Rob plowing. S. 16th. Father and myself at C F S. loging. Robert plowing. M. 18th. Made a gate for my place. Rob planting out Trees. T. 19th. Laying out the Gore lines, made a piece of fence round the barn etc. W. 20th. Commenced Shearing the sheep. Mr. Hugoe a cow to bull. Father & Robert levelling in the gore. Th. 21st. Finished shearing sheep in the middle of the afternoon altogether 16. Made a gate for the Barnyard. Father to mill with fall wheat 13 Bushls. F. 22nd. Father to mill again took bags of Oats to chop, fetched the wheat grist home, a pail of lime of J. Goble. Omitted yesterday the sow had thirteen pigs. I was splitting rails 161 at the Gore. S. 23rd. Splitting rails again. 186. Father and Rob leveling. Paid Duncan Anderson $4.50 cts. which is payment in full for thrashing this last winter, also a balance that was left from the winter before. Mr J. Goble Drilled our Turnips. M. 25th. Mr J Goble altered the lambs and weighed the wool (Delfs and Roberts) 62 lbs which divided haves Robert 31 lbs. Bought Mr Delfs share for thirty cents per lb and allow my a third for washing leaves 20^1/2 lbs equal to $6.15. this has to be paid in september. Father Rob. and self hoeing corn. Hugo a cow to bull. T. 26th. Hoeing corn. W. 27th. Hoeing corn,beans, potatoes onions etc. Th. 28th. splitting rails F. 29th. splitting rails S. 30th. splitting rails Father ^1/2 day branding. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d2b4ee5833a45d95972f400eb0177ade.pdf b53331cdded94e6e5e2812cb00ef37b7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July. M. 2nd. Splitting rails, and commenced to build fence. Robert Staffords cow to Bull by Bill Clemens. T. 3rd. Making fence. Robert commenced road work. W. 4th. Making fence, commenced planting potatoes in the Gore. Robert working on the road. C F S. heifer to bull. Th. 5th. I went to work on the road. Robert hauling rails, Father planting potatoes. F. 6th. Working on the road, Robert amongst the rails and Father planting potatoes. Planted beet seed in garden. S. 7th. Father finished planting potatoes, self building fence splitting rails etc. Rob. getting out rail timber. S. 8th. Hayden a cow to bull. M. 9th. Hayden a cow, J Goble a cow to bull. Father and Rob. on the road, self rail splitting, fence making etc. T. 10th. Robert working on the road finished our work for this season. Hayden a cow to bull. Bought of E. Gordon 1 spade 1.37^1/2 c. and one grass scythe 1.12^1/2 c. on A/C. W. 11th. Father to Zants raising, Robt plowing, Commenced cutting grass yesterday afternoon and continued at it today. Omitted on the 10th, Two pigs to John Davidson at 75 c. each 1.50 for which he will split some rails at 50 c per hundred. Th. 12th. Finished cutting and hauled two loads of hay. Robt plowing. F. 13th. Pick Nick: hauled two loads of hay. S. 14th. Tom Mogg brought a cow to bull either for Eby or Bower. hoeing turnips. Robert finished plowing at the Gore. S. 15th. Mr. D David had the bull in his pasture [[?]] M. 16th. Hoeing turnips, sowed turnip seed at the Gore half sweed and half aberdeen. Father draging at the Gore. T. 17th. Hoeing turnips. W. 18th. Yesterday and this morning planted out cabbage plants and sowed late seed. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/56c7ba0553f89e1127a704678dfb1158.pdf 0ca9c4f2bfa40ef8d4c91759b436fe94 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Th. 19th. F. 20th. S. 21st. <s>Building fence across the field above the barn and finished it this evening.</s> Plowing all day. Rob diging post holes. M. 23rd. Commenced to cut timothy hay. T. 24th. Cutting the forenoon hauled some in this afternoon. W. 25th. Cutting the forenon, hauling in this afternoon. Th. 26th. Finished cutting and hauling. F. 27th. Fixed my grain cradle and Rakes, Rob plowing. S. 28th. Finished fixing the fence across the field above the barn. S. 29th. C F S.s cow to bull. M. 30th. Commenced to cut wheat (winter) T. 31st. Hoeing corn. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3597baccf6e9caac939298b495f75924.pdf 93330317c368a086b94527c25ae2080b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August W. 1st. Hoeing corn. Th. 2nd. Hoeing Turnips. F. 3rd. Cut some wheat plowing etc. S. 4th. Cutting wheat. The past week the bull was to Mr. J. D. Davidsons Cows. Sent 10^1/2 of flour with bag to Levi Eby. S. 5th. The Rev. Turk preached in German on the evening of Th. F. & S. today administered the Sacrement of baptism to two children and the Sacrement of the Lords Supper to those who were willing to partake thereof: before the Sacrements he preached in German; in the evening in English. M. 6th. Finished cutting fall wheat. T. 7th. Commenced cutting peas in the afternoon. commenced hauling in fall wheat 14 loads or 7 bushls. W. 8th. Finished hauling in fall wheat 200 Shock. Mr. Eby brought back the flour he borrowed. Th. 9th. I was making fence for C F S. and Vater was cutting peas for me in return. Father and Robert cutting peas. F. 10th. Making fence for C F S. and Vater in return was helping Robert to cut peas. Father helping Eby to thrash at Davids. S. 11th. Vater helping me & Robert to cut peas we finish. Father this afternoon helping Stuart to thrash. M. 13th. Fixed a tongue into the wagon etc. T. 14th. Took the wool to Port Elgin to be manufactured and the plows to be fixed. Gave J. MacIntosh $1.50 in cash to buy two new shares in Southampton. Received a letter from Uncle Fred. fixed my ox yoke. W. 15th. Cutting timothy seed and turning peas. Th. 16th. Mowing barley Rob cutting timothy seed Father diging thistles and draging. F. 17th. C F S. ^3/4 of a day hauling in peas for us. Salter a cow to bull. S. 18th. C F S. ^1/2 day hauling in peas for us. Last evening and this morning ^1/4 of day hauling wheat for C F S. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fa3ef69ff22ed2c3bda9eb3ba609d63a.pdf 8ab8836c7604181d6f1e2f8abda61ed1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Salter a cow to bull. M. 20th. Finished hauling in peas. Hauled in some barley finished cutting barley, hauled in some timothy seed. Mr J. Goble took away one of the Delts <s>sheep</s> lambs the best. T. 21st. Robert & Father cutting peas for C F S. Self cutting wheat. W. 22nd. Cutting wheat. Mr. Goble took away four of the oldest of Mr Delfs sheep to pasture them. Th. 23rd. Finished cutting the spring wheat in the field below the orchard; 126 shocks Mr J. Goble a cow to bull Lamberts. F. 24th. ^3/4 of a load of dry wood to George Roppel = $1.12^1/2 Fetched my plow from Joh MacIntoshes: Also a pickle barrel from Johnsons the cooper = $1.00 on A/C. Finished getting the barley up. S. 25th. cutting oats, Father draging Robert cutting grass seed. M. 27th. 93 lbs. of flour with the bg from Mr Davids some of this they owe us the balance they lent us. Finished cutting oats. Robert commenced plowing for wheat in the pea stubble. Father draging. I Killed old Billy the ram. T. 28th, Robt. plowing Father draging part of the day. Fetched Robs. plow from Port Elgin. The coulter was laid two wedges made for same and a small bolt for the little clevis in the head also a small chain mended by Johnny MacIntosh. bought a pea screen for Roberts farming mill from MacMurchy. W. 29th. Plowing this Morning, this afternoon hauled in some spring wheat. Th. 30th. Robert and myself plowing. F. 31st. Robert and myself plowing. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8d45fdf38c8d6c17595604535a2415c3.pdf 30f14bd82657229986e619b8eb76db5e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. September S. 1st. Robert and myself went to C F S. and hauled in one load of peas for him. Robt. and self plowing rest of the day. Father ^3/6 of a day thrashing peas for Stuart. M. 3rd. Father and myself thrashing for Eby half a day. Thomas Cummings' cow to bull, binding oats. T. 4th. Hauling oats. W. 5th. Father and me thrashing at Salters ^1/2 day. Father half day at J. Gobles thrashing. Finished getting up Oats. Th. 6th. Robert & Father half day helping J. Goble to get his straw into the barn. Draging. F. 7th. Plowing. Salters little red cow a second time. S. 8th. Robert and myself plowing. M. 10th. 18. Bushls. & 10 lbs of Fall wheat of James Stuart, by my steelyards. Lent Eby some salt. Robert plowing, Father and myself cleaning wheat etc. T. 11th. Thrashing and cleaning spring wheat for a grist . W. 12th. Wet to mill with a grist, borrowed of C F S. 13 Bushls of Oats. 94 lbs of oats for Varter of C F S. J. MacKintosh made me four hooks and eight bolts in all 75 cts. Th. 13th. I owed <s>5^1/2 acres</s> 8 or 9 bushls of wheat on 5</s> acres of land. and draged it once. Father half day thrashing for J. Stuart. Robert and his oxen half day helping to haul barley for C F S. F. 14th. Draging in wheat, & plowing. S. 15th. Plowing, finished. Robert & his oxen Myself and oxen and Father half day hauling in peas for C.F.S. M. 17th. Draging Robert & Father thrashing for C F S. Thomas Cummings heifer to bull. T. 18th. Father helping C F S. to thrash peas. Sowed the last of our fall wheat some of it over a bushl and a half per acre and some a little under. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/502ce0d199eb07d5cd2e97ecc7ca7da3.pdf fee1d41cff3c85a1747736419c2e2f90 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. W. 19th. Father to Mr. Heugoes thrashing. Robert and I finished draging in the fall wheat: I thrashed some peas. Th. 20th. Cleaned up about five bushls. of peas. This afternoon Father and Robert went to C F S. draging but it came on wet so that the two together only made half a day. I was helping father to make ditch. F. 21st Father & Robert </s> ^3/4 of a day at C F Ss. The oxen 1^1/4 day. Myself half day sowing. S. 22nd. Myself half day sowing wheat. Robert and oxen & Father and oxen draging, Hugoes heifer to bull. M. 24th. Cutting and hauling wheat. T. 25th. Received of C.F. Schwendker the sum of Sixty Six Dolrs this money Share borrowed of him to pay the Instalment nearly due on my land, to the Canada Trust and Loan Com. made some covers for Roberts grain boxes etc. W. 26th. Borrowed $2.00 of Iden Goble. Obtained a post office order of J.J. Lehnen for the sum of Sixty Seven Dolrs and Sent the same in a registered letter to J. H. Mason, Secretary of the Canada Permanent Credit and Savings Society Toronto. Th. 27th. Doing a little at C. F. S's new stable. Cutting wheat and hauled the same. Twenty five lbs of Pork of Mutter F. 28th. Working at C F Ss stable, Finished cutting and hauling wheat. S. 29th. Sundries. Working at C F S.s stable. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8c03ab329109bf12a8a0ff8151813e28.pdf 206bd2d6bd22bfa49747386e0a39bc35 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. October M. 1st. Attended the Council meeting. Robert after the thrashing machine. T. 2nd. Working at C.F.S.'s stable. Robert thrashing Timothy seed. W. 3rd. Father and Robert at Craigs thrashing I was preparing our barn. Mr. Hugo bought seven of Mr. Delfs sheep so that Robert is now rid of the sheep which he had on shares. Th. 4th. Robert and Father thrashing half day at Craigs . This afternoon we commenced to thrash peas with James Daltons machine. Levi Eby and his team, Iden Goble, Richard Hayden, Moffat Craig, Robert Craig, John Davidson, James Stuart Vater ^1/4 of a day. F. 5th. At the peas again. Levi Eby, James Craig, Robert Craig, Moffat Craig, Richard Hayden, John Davidson, Vater, James Stuart, ^1/4 of a day. Finished thrashing peas. cleaned up peas 120 Bushls. PickNick yesterday. 2 B. 16 lbs of oats of C F S. Mr Goble Killed my sheep. S. 6 Thrashed Barley, wheat and part of the Oats. Levi Eby, and team William Martin and Hugoes team Noah Clemens and team. Robert Craig, Moffat Craig, James Stuart, John Davidson, James Salter, John Goble. Richard Hayden, Vater, whole day. James Dalton charged Ten Dolrs. for his time. Four Bus. Thirty lbs. of Oats of C F S. M. 7th. Robert and me cleaning up the barn, Father loging for Richard Hayden. T. 8th. Cleaned up barley 40 Bushls. W. 9th. Went to mill with a grist. Took a bag full of spring wheat for Mutter weight 2 B. 24 lbs. at One Dolr. <s>fifteen</s> five cents per Bushl. I owe William Goble 7 cents for a letter. this letter contained my receipt from Toronto for money paid The Trust and loan company. Th. 10th. Cleaning up wheat and hauling it to market. Sold our fall wheat to Ruby & Hilker for 140^1/2 c. per Bushl. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c83662c86fd134d6b9bb068c5771a915.pdf 3079f56b146d5c7dbe64abe04da508eb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. F. 11th. Cleaning and hauling in fall wheat. S. 13th. Finished cleaning up the fall wheat and hauling it in : altogether it amounts to 134 Bushls, 29 lbs at 140^1/2 c per bushl = 188.94 cts. Ruby paid me 189 Dolrs. Paid old Mr Detweiler 25 cts for a dinner I had with him on the day of the Council meeting. Paid James George for a pair of boots for Ed also a pair of shoes for Mary also the balance on old A/C Six Dolrs - Seventy five cents. Bought two caps at 40 c each for the boys also one hat for myself $1.40 M 15th. Put the pea straw back into the barn and hauled some logs to be cut. T. 16. Paid James Stuart for 18 B 27 lbs of wheat @ 140^1/2 c. $26.00. This is the wheat we had of him for seed. Paid J.J. Lehnen Three Dolrs on Church A/C. Mary <s>Eleven</s> Ten Dolrs. Father and Me ^1/2 day thrashing for Levi Eby. W. 17th. Diging the kidney potatoes gathering corn etc. Father helping Craigs to put straw in the barn. Robert had Twenty Dolrs this morning, and settled with Gordon. Th. 18th. Father and mayself dug Freds potatoes and the rest of the day were gathering corn. Robert Hauling lumber from the mill also brought the chopped Oats from mill. Yesterday Kaufmans heifer to bull, by John Smiths boys, Today John Smiths cow to bull by same. Settled with Iden Goble his bill against me Two Dolrs twelve and a half cents. Father owes him four days labor and this will make us straight to this date. Robert paid the interest on Idens Mortgage to the thirteenth of last July. Thirty Dolrs. also interest on interest <s>on</s> to this date. 40 c. Settled with Mr John Goble for labour on Schwendkers barn floor One Dolr fifty cents, and for Wool which I have of Mr Delf. 21 lbs. at 30 c. = 6.30 c. this settles the ac between us to this date. Robert settled with Mr Joh Goble his A/C against Robert for labour also two years interest on the mortgage Twenty four Dolrs. Seventy cents. Roberts A/C against him Eighteen Dolrs Sixty eight cents leaving https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/56864b58514114924cec55b4b979c5bc.pdf 73173eef62b9fb9713dacb389e0ddb31 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. a balance due Mr Goble of Six Dolrs. and two cent paid him which makes all square to this date. Robert made out a bill against Mr A Delf for Keep of sheep from the time their agreement expired to the third of October, for the sum of Two Dolrs. Twenty five cents. As there were three lambs to divide between Delf and Robert valued each at One Dolr. fifty cents each and as Robert has two of them he would owe Mr Delf Seventy five cents this would leave a balance of One Dolr and fifty cents due Robert, thus Mr Goble paid him so they are square to this date. F. 19th. Kaufman a heifer to bull. Commenced to gathr corn but it came on wet. S. 20th. Hanging up tobacco, husking corn etc. M. 22nd. Settled with Edward Gordon Paid him Twenty three Dolrs. Thirty three cents, Settled with Robert MacLachlin his A/C against me for land side for plow $2.50. strap etc. for sleigh .80 c.= $3.30 my A/C against him Veal 28 c. Potatoes $1.50 which left a balance due him of $1.52 which I paid him. Posted a letter to Messenger office containing two Dolrs. as subscription. Posted a letter to J H Carter & Co Boston containing four Dolrs. for the Magazine for the past and present year. also a letter to Globe office containing One Dolr. as subscription for Six months. Settled with John MacKintosh his A/C against me Five Dolrs. and Ten cents and against Robert Sixty seven cts. = $5.77 my A/C against him. Veal 84 c. Cash $1.50 = 2.34 leaving a differencee in his favour of $3.43 cts which I paid him. Yesterday Tom Cummings heifer the second time. T. 23rd. Gathering corn and husking. W. 24th. Husking corn etc. Robert paid Mr J. D. David the note he held against him for Forty Dolrs with Int. at 12 per cent per annum = 44.80 cts. Mr David paid for three cows to bull. This evening I bought of Samuel Bricker Esq. a Rifle for Six Dolrs. to be paid https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b75b264a8ee67bac403791a6a78486f5.pdf 58451d410c13dfb732cbb2ab2cfc22cb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. as soon as possible. Th. 25th. Finished gathering corn. F. 26th. Cleaning up the spring wheat, and Robert took a load to Port Elgin. dry some potatoes. S. 27th. Cleaned up the rest of the spring wheat and Robert hauled it to Port the amount of wheat altogether 51 B. 12 lbs. = $53.76, commenced diging potatoes at the Gore. M. 29th. diging potatoes at the Gore. Omitted on Saturdat 55 lbs of flour to John Davidson at 3 cents per lb = $1.65. T. 30th. Went to Mr Hawkins and fetched our stove his spin wheel reel four lengths of pipe tub churn two pots scythe tin paid cleaned up Oats this afternoon 13 bags full. W. 31st. Diging potatoes, Husking corn. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7f51bb8b2bacadd99c2156a876fa86da.pdf ee1b24ec647a2215a5b066dc83686c05 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. November Th. 1st. Diging potatoes, wet. F. 2nd. Diging potatoes S. 3rd. Cleaned the sitting room stove pipes. Sawed, split and hauled some wood to the old school house for church purposes. Paid Robert MacLachlin 20 cts for tempering my axe. Bought of James George One pair of boots for Eddie. Two Dolrs. also a pair for myself Two Dolrs and a half. 4.50 to A/C. Agreed to Deliver Nine cords of wood ( 2 feet 10 in long) To James George the wood to be cut as soon as possible and hauled in in early sleighing time. Our A/C with Doctor Douglas for attendance on Mother after deducting wood A/C is Four Dolrs seventy five cents which I agreed to pay in wood, the wood to be chopt into lengths of four feet ten inches and sawn through the middle. The wood to be delivered in early sleighing. Bought of Gordon goods to the amt. of Fourteen Dolrs. Ninety Six cents, vir.--11^1/2 yds of grey cloth, 2 do of Cotton .50 cts. Two pair of Wool Draers $2.80. Buttons .10 c. Needles .6 c this commences my new A/C with him. E Gordon agreed to take wood for any amount of store goods, he paying the going price at the time of delivery, the wood to be hauled to his ashery. bought a bottle of ink. 3 c. Received cash from Robert Two Dolrs fifty cents. Hauled our pumpkins to the barn. One Dolr fifty cents of the money I received from Robert is from Mr Goble for three cows to bull. M. 3rd. Finished diging potatoes. T. 6th. Hauled a little wood to the townhall for Robert. Took three bags of wheat one of barley and one of peas to mill. Wheat to Mutter 202 lbs = 3 B. 22 lbs @ 105 c. = $3.53 c. secured our beet, carrot amd flax. Kaufmans heifer to bull the second time. W. 7th. Commenced turnip pulling, secured three loads. Th. 8th. Secured seven loads of turnips. F. 9th. Secured nine loads of Turnips. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c49779620882aec14e5bc8518aecb041.pdf 3755a555f0a2747eab1b93aa07ee9f66 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. S. 10th. Secured 11 loads of turnips. M. 12th. Finished getting up turnips 2 loads today. fixed them in secured the cabbage. Robert hauled a load of lumber from Port. Received the Globe Newspaper a week ago the first paper was No. 905. T. 13th. Choping and hauling wood to boil pumpkins W. 14th. Commenced boiling pumpkins. George Mogg Four Bushls. peas at 50 c. per B. = $2.00. Th. 15 Boiling pumpkins. Seventy lbs of peas to G. Roppel F. 16th. Boiling pumpkins. Omitted last Tuesday Barley for Mrs J. Goble by Mr. Goble for Onions. S. 17th. Finished the pumpkins. M. 19th. Working at the stable at Schwendkers. T. 20th. Do. W. 21st. Hauled ^1/3 of a cord of dry wood to G. Roppels. 62^1/2. Went to mill with four bags of barley and four of peas to chop for the pigs. Bought of Edward Gordon Rope 55 c. and shot 50 c. Paid postage on the Globe till new years. Th. 22nd. Went to mill with seven bags of Oats for the cattle. Lent G. Roppel a bag of wheat. Mending chain and bolt for the head of my plow from MacIntoshes. Borrowed of Mrs Stuart, 3 kbs 11 ozs of lard, 3 lbs 7 ozs of meal. Sold Arch. Cameron 11 Bushls of peas at 50 c. $5.50 paid. fish of Iden Goble 12^1/2 c. paid. F. 23rd. Building a wood shed. S. 24th. Building shed. Put the Ram to the ewes: the ram is C F Ss. Borrowed of Mutter 8^1/4 lbs of Pork. M. 26th. Salter sent us a piece of Pork which weighed 7 lbs. Carried G. Roppel148 lbs of peas. Bought of E Gordon 1 Axe 1.12^1/2 c. thread etc. to A/C. fixing cellar etc. T. 27th, Plowing getting potatoes into the cellar. etc. W. 28th. Paid James Dalton Ten Dolrs this being the amount charged by him for one day and a half thrashing. His share of MacLachlins paid 50 c. Th. 29th. Plowing and getting potatoes into the cellar. F. 30th. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6b0deb281a1e6c48c34296e08480f185.pdf ac398fac4c32bde106725d89880697b1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December S. 1st. George Mogg Four Bushls. of peas at fifty cts. per Bushl. = $2.00 paid. Tom Mogg One Bushl. not paid; Robert went to Port Elgin with Ten Bushls of peas for Mrs. Izzard, paid. I was working all day helping Schwendker to dig a ditch up the road to let the water out of the crop ditch from his house. Robert helped us in the afternoon. M. 3rd. C F. Schwendker 14 B. 28 lbs of peas = $7.23 c. to my A/C. John Davidson splitting rails for Robert. half day. Robert burning the old fence between him and Uncle Iden plowing this afternoon. Bought of Gordon fifty cents worth of powder. Bought of Dilman Bricker 13 cts worth of gun caps paid. T. 4th. Plowing in the afternoon. W. 5th. Today the Lake Shore boys turned out for a grand shooting match to see which party Should pay for the supper. John Stuart and Moffat Craig were captains, Stuarts party came off Victorious and we had to pay the piper it cost each of us Sixty two and a half cents. Robert was plowing and Father went with a grist to mill. Th. 6th. Plowing, Father and Robert finished hauling potatoes to the cellar. F. 7th. Plowing Robert and Father helping C F S. to put his straw into the barn. S. 8th. Robert, Fred, and Myself attended the funeral of John Hutchison. M. 10th. <s>Robert and myself making road in the Gore. George Roppel Peas 66 lbs.</s> Wrote a letter to Uncle Fred and Posted it 12^1/2 c. T. 11th. Robert and myself making road in the Gore. George Roppel peas 66 lbs. W. 12th. Making road in the Gore. Th. 13th. Made two axe handles. Making road in the Gore. F. 14th. Killed the sow. Mr J. Goble Butchered her. She weighed 360 lbs. Afternoon making road in the Gore. S. 15th. Went to Port Elgin. Bought of Gordon 1 Yd. of https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b15bedd39019e3f0da23e69b7db9fe57.pdf c37384bda332ebf2711c66af68e6fc3e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 6^1/2 3 little axe stones 1 lb of paper One pair of drawers for Father $1.40. Cloth $1.00 Pepper 25 c. axe stones 9 c. on A/C also one Barrel of salt $2.25 c. Paid Mrs Stuart 3 lbs 7 oz. of meal which we borrowed of her some time since. Paid Mrs. Salter seven lbs of meal which we borrowed of her some time since. Making sausages, grinding Axes etc. M. 17th. George Roppel 3 B. 52 lbs at 50 c per Bushl. This settles the A/C he had against me. Robert and myself chopping firewood in the Gore. 3^1/2 lbs of Tallow of Mrs. Goble not paid. Salter Paid the salt he owed. T. 18th. Chopping firewood. W. 19th. Chopping in the afternoon. I was splitting wood at Clemens [[Road.?]] for Mr. J. David he being sick. Th. 20th. Chopping wood. Mr. Goble made a turnip cutter. F. 21st. Preparing to haul out wood. Fred chopping. Took the sow to Belzner's Boar. Paid Robert MacLachlin fifty cents for the knife I had of him a few days back. Sent a folr. for the Canada Farmer. S. 22nd. Hauled 3^1/4 Cords of Wood to James George's. Fred & Robert chopping. Bought of Gordon tobacco 1 lbs. 2 lbs. of raisins, one lb of currants. Two sticks of liquorice six pipes. M. 24th. Commenced aking a root house. Fred helping me, Received fifty cents from Robert Craig by my Brother Robert. T. 25th. W. 26th Hauled some wood to the Doctors. Th. 27th. Hauled some wood to the Doctors. F. 28th. Cutting wood and chores very stormy S. 29th. Do. Do. Mr. Goble made a pump to draw the water out of the cellar. on A/C M. 31st. Emptying the cellar and picking potatoes. Rob and Fred helping. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/24f89bc79b6daddbea248d2eb2a76ea8.pdf fbbce46f9b7b7b42ba63baa9bcc49bbf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. N. E. Ledders Day Book and Memoranda for the year 1867 S. 1st. Robt Fred and myself picking potatoes half day. This afternoon attended the Anual meeting of the New church Society of Port Elgin. Posted Father's letter to Aunt George. W. 2nd. Working at the root house. Bought of Gordon 1 lb. of blue 25c. 1 gal. coal oil. Seap 32^1/2 c. Axe handle 20 c. Th. 3rd. Working at the root house. Fred helping all day Robert half day. F. 4th. Working at root house. Fred half day. S. 5th. Working at the shed preparing it for the chickens also the cellar for the potatoes. M. 7th. Election day. Paid Mr. Belzner One Dolr. for the use of his boar by my sow. Tallow of Mrs J. Goble 7^1/2 lbs. T. 8th. Helping Levi Eby to saw wood at Hugoes. W. 9th. Helping Levi Eby to saw in Hugoe's Bush. Th. 10th. Fixing chickens house. F. 11th. Finished fixing chicken's house and put two lights into the cow stable. Bought of Gordon 5 darning needles ten cent spool, ^1/4 lb of tea. 5 lbs of common nails. 1 lb of wrought nails, two lbs of sugar 1^1/2 dozen cups and saucers. I have omitted some day six panes of glass at ten cents per pane. S. 12th. Hauled a load of wood for the Doctor which with that I hauled in on Saturday makes a cord and a quarter and this added to that I hauled previously makes three Cords and a half at One Dolr and fifty cents per Cord. Makes $5.25 cts. this is a little more than the Doctors A/C but we have concluded to call it straight. Sold Mr Bell 9 B. 50 lbs of potatoes at 50 cents per Bushl. Received payment four Dolrs. <s>Eighty</s> Ninety cents. Sold Henry Salter 1^1/2 B. of Oats at 30 c, per bush received payment 45 c. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/999e6231afb2b535be33b54e7e362a03.pdf 97f3ac7f28146763e1315168af771ae2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. T. 15th. Commenced chopping wood for Gordon. Father and Fred getting turnips into the root house. W. 16th. Chopping. Th. 17th. Chopping. F. 18th. Chopping. S. 19th. Chopping. M. 21st. Killed old Lamb Mr. Goble half day butchering. Sold his hide to F Stafford for four Dolrs. fifty Stafford paid fifty cents for bulling. Took a grist of five bags and a piece to mill, Bought of Gordon one bar of soap. T. 22nd. Cut up the beef, and carried the [[tacht?]] home. W. 23rd. Fixed ash barrel. Went to mill with five bags of oats and brought the whole of the grist home. Th. 24th. Chopping wood. F. 25th. Chopping wood. S. 26th. Hauled 1 cord of wood to old Mr Guires, five foot wood at $1.50 per cord, Kaufman a heifer to bull again. M. 28th. Chopping half day. T. 29th. Storming. W. 30th. Started to mill with six bags of barley for pigs and broke my sleigh. borrowed Christian's and went in the afternoon. Th. 31st. Chopping and making road in the Gore. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5068e69a83af914f5bb717f64fe47f2d.pdf 1c0fcbb152506c415c4d1c6b915bb8cc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February F. 1st. Father and me getting turnips into the root house. S. 2nd. Five bushls. of potatoes to G. Roppel at fifty cents per bushl. = $2.50. Also two baskets of turnips 30 cts. total $2.80. he paid me two Dolrs. which leaves 80 cts yet due me. Two baskets of turnips to James George 30 cts. to my credit. Four hoops on Marys soap barrel by Mr Johnson 15 c. Our Amy cow calved; a cow calf. Gave Robert two Dolrs. M. 4th. Hauling wood and preparing to kill pigs. In the afternoon getting out sleigh runners. T. 5th. Killing pigs, six of them, Mr. Goble butchering. W. 6th. Sold Mr J. Traflet Ten Bushls. of potatoes @ 50 c. per B. = $5.00. Paid. Cutting up Pork. Hauled a sleigh crook to Mr. Gobles etc. Th. 7th. Putting away pork etc. Father half day helping Uncle Iden to clean up peas this is a set off against his work mending boots for us this winter. F. 8th. Chopping wood. Robert picking potatoes. S. 9th. Hauled of acord of 5 foot wood to Guire. this is the second cord I have delivered to him as per agreement $1.50 per cord. Mrs. Guire paid me in full. M. 11th. Sawing sleigh runners at Mr J. Gobles. Mr G. helping half day. Chopping in the afternoon. T. 12th. Chopping all day. W. 13th. Wet. Chors. Th. 14th. Chopping. F. 15th. Setting water off etc. S. 16th. Do Chopping, Beauty a bull calf. M. 18th. Diging drain through the snow. T. 19th. Do W. 20th. Chopping, Fred helping. Th. 21st. Chopping, Fred helping. F. 22nd. Chopping Fred in afternoon helping to saw. S. 23rd. Chopping Fred to. Paid Amos Stafford for half [[soaking?]] https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fb679bc652ee53e0a44658b9ea9b7979.pdf e427d451f88d40cca3bb419e2714bd0e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Alberts boots fifty cents. M. 25th Chopping. Fred to. T. 26th. Chopping. Fred to. W. 27th. This morning Mr Goble Killed old Bright today. In the afternoon Fred and me were chopping. Salter had the head with the tongue. Th. 28th. Salter paid 37^1/2 cts for the head and tongue. MacLeod 177 lbs of Beef at 5 c. = $8.85 . paid. Fred. Stafford hind quarter of Beef and hide $13.75 received payment in full. Beef to Edward Gordon and Duncan Lavrock 43^3/4 lbs at 5 c. = $2.08, on A/C. Beef to John MacKintosh 2.8^1/2 for $1.35 c. , on A/C. Beef to Dil Bricker 18 lbs and Mam 17 lbs at 5 c. per lb. = $1.75 on A/C. Sold Beef to John Kennedy 19 lbs at 5 c = 95 cts. he owed me fifty cts = $1.45c. bought a scantling for sleigh bench and two pieces for raves 75 c. balance in my favour 10 c which he paid me. Beef to James George 18 lbs at 5 c.= 90 c., on A/C Beef to George Roppel 15 lbs of at 5 c. = 75 on A/C Beef to Hunter 12 lbs at 5 c. = 60 c. on A/C Beef to John Goble 24 lbs. at 4 c. = 96 c. on a/c. Beef to Salter 22^1/2 lbs. at 4 c. = 90 c. on A/C. Beef to Rich. Hayden 15 lbs at 4 c, = 60 c. on A/C. Sold Bee to the account in lbs. of $74. and made of Beef and hide $38.09 c. Bought of E. Gordon 1 lb of tobacco 35 c. 1 lbs of tobacco at 40 = 75 c and paid cash for the same. Received of Mrs. G. Roppel 75 c on potatoe A/C. Father helping Iden to clean up barley all day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d03f4accf25f2918f051f1b5a4de96a5.pdf c39c313997148f8edbc176565bf95d1b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March T. 1st. Settled an AC. B. Shantz had against me for sawing, but as we could not make out the amount already paid on the same, paid a Dolr and John Shantz gave me a receipt in full of all demands to this date. Paid James Craig 25 cts. 20 cents of which is for mending my wife's shoes and five cents is to my credit. Got our cloth from the factory for which I had to pay Nine Dolrs seventy five cents. I carrued 27 lbs. of wool to the factory and by weight received back 13 lbs made into Nineteen and a half yds of cloth. Paid. S. 2nd. Very stormy. chores. A letter from Aunt George last Thursday we received a Norfolk News from her. M. 4th. Chopping. Father helping Iden to saw T. 5th. Thrashing the flax seed, picking corn etc. Father at Idens again. W. 6th. Thrashing corn and cleaning it up, Fetched Eds boots from George and paid fifty five cents on it and owe five. Bought 1 gallon of coal oil of J.J. Lehnen fifty five cents paid for the same. Th. 7th. Thrashing and cleaning up corn, commenced thrashing Oats. Father at Idens this makes them straight. F. 8th. Paid Ten Dolrs. on the new fannery mill and received the Note which Rob. gave on the same which became due on the first of February last. Lamber bought seven hens for One Dolr. on A/C. I am to Kill and take him a pig. Thrashing Oats. A letter from the insurance agency. S. 9th. Paid the five cents to James George which I owed him. In the afternoon thrashing oats. M. 11th. Thrashing oats finished thrashng and cleaned them up about 25 B. Posted a letter to Doyle the insurance agent containing one Dolr. as the last instalment on one premium Note. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6aec1d19dd0c25f9c0e632b1e3cd4d0f.pdf da5cb39878785188df4b6a6d43a8f4c9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. T. 12th. Went with the oats to mill and brought them back again. Paid Mrs Goble for the tallow we had of her 11 lbs. at 12^1/2 per lb. $1.37^1/2. 12 Bolts of Macintosh at 25 cts. each $3.00 making road in the Gore in the afternoon. W. 13th. Cleaned up wheat for mill. Went to mill with seven bags and a half of wheat and one and a half of [[Corn?]] Mr Hunter paid me for the beef her had 60 c. Posted a paper to Aunt George. Th. 11th. Chopping. F. 15th. Chopping. S. 16th. Hauling firewood and hardwood rails for the orchard fence. M. 18th. Fetched my new sleigh from Mr. J. Goble his charge for making it $1.50. Took it to J. MacKintoshes to get the shoes put on which cost $ George Roppel paid me the .80 cents which he owed me this is payment in full to this date. Fetched the grist from the mill. T. 19th. Hauling out wood for our own use at the Gore. Let Fred have Twenty five cents. W. 20th. Killed a pig. Mr. John Goble butchering. Hauling out wood in the Gore. Th. 21st. Hauled out wood in the Gore. Went to Port Elgin with a pig and sent it to Southampton by Gilberts stage and paid twenty five cents for the same. The pig weighed 140 lbs. and is for Duncan Lambert. and ought to be worth 5$ per hundred. Bought of E. Gordon 1 Barrel 75 c. and 1 axe handle 20c. Bought a lash of Atchinson 15c. paid. F. 22nd. Chores around the house. S. 23rd. Hauling home wood. M. 25th. Commenced to haul out wood for Rob. and broke the roller out of my sleigh. MacIntosh and Co. put another in 50c on A/C. Rosa Cow had a Heifer calf. T. 26th. Chopping. The Assesser paid us a Visit. W. 27th. Chopping. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/50798ec8d486ceb2f279400e265705a8.pdf a15449978e0f5b90895bbbb33279cc14 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Th. 28th. Chopping. F. 29th. Chopping. S. 30th. Chopping. Received a letter from Uncle Fred. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8631cbe879591ebecd04a9f31869ea66.pdf fda66764d179a0495c30f7035aa1f03d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April M. 1st. Posted a letter to Uncle Fred Parker containing a Post Office Order for $19.56 or £ 4.0.0 sterling cost 5 cts. Paid for church purposes to Lehnen $1.50 also 7 c. paid on Globe. T. 2nd. Chopping. W. 3rd. Chopping. Th. 4th. Salter the Beef, and hung the pork that was in the small barrel in the smoke house etc. F. 5th. Bought of E Gordon 1 Wine barrel 50 c 1 soap box. Bought Martin Eby six packages of garden seeds 30 pd. Bought of J. MacIntosh irons and teeth for drag $3.72. Lent Henry Rawn 31^1/2 lbs of flour the weight of the bag included. S. 6th. Chopping, Bought of Belzner 1 Bushl. of Clover seed and paid him Nine Dolrs. for the same. Settled with James George to this date his A/C. against me, was $4.50, mine against him. $4.45. M. 8th. Afternoon chopping, took some wood for church purposes A letter from Mr Hawkin. T. 9th. Chopping. W. 10th. Chopping. Paid Mrs Rawn 25 cts the which I was owing. Th. 11th. Chopping. F. 12th. Making a fence at C F Ss. S. 13th. Commenced to sow grass seed, finished the field next to J. G and C. 5^1/2 acres at the rate of 11^1/2 pints per acre. this is mined seef Clover 1 pint timothy 1^1/4. M. 15th. Brought home my new harrows from J. Gobles his charge for making and material $1.75 on C F S. The old sow of thirteen pigs. T. 16th. Let Stuart have 40 lbs of corn meal for 1 Dolr. paid. Commenced plowing in the field & intend for peas. W. 17th. Finished sowing grass seed. Plowing, hauling out Stumps. etc. Mary Bout. of Amos Stafford 1 pair of shoes for herself, 1 pair for Mother, 1 pair for mary, paid for Mary's and left due $2.05. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4eefb2e2de08db529736a84442262fe0.pdf a6d14b2cf8354e909eef52c2360f44e2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Th. 18th. Bought of E Gordon ^1/2 Bushl. of Clover seed. $5.00 to be paid in a month. Finished plowing for peas. Starting stone etc. F. 19th. Plowing in the afternoon. S. 20th. Plowing. sold 6 hens to Mrs. Salter for 20 c each To be paid in time. M. 22nd. Yesterday Roberts heifer Beauty took the bull, And Roberts biggest ewe had a lamb. This morning my little ewe had a lamb. Robert and me cleaned up the seed peas. Plowed this afternoon, One of Roberts little black Hoggets had a lamb. T. 23rd. Plowing, Robert hung the pork up to smoke also the beef. One lamb died this morning. Planted early York cab. seed. Drumhead cabb. seed and large red Tomato. W, 24th. Sowed peas about 5^1/2 acres and 3.13 per acre or nearly so. Th. 25th. 1 Dozen Herrings of Iden the first of the season. Nine pence per dozen on A/C. Putting the rollers in the fence by the Goderich line on Christian's place. F. 26th. Chopping in the Gore. Father finished harrowing in peas. S. 27th. Chopping. The wind uncovered the peas Father had rowed yesterday morning, and he had to harrow it again this afternoon. M. 29th. Plowing. Yesterday Rosa was bulling but whether she took the bull or not we do not know. T. 30th. Father rolling peas. Commenced making garden. Mary got Mother a pair of shoes $1.25 on a/c of Amos Stafford. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bef52f46687d3e6f0e1ffdd420e3c892.pdf 3c50d54a38fd62b3625a58b4907c1682 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May W. 1st. Plowing. Father leveling around the road. Th. 2nd. Went to mill with corn to be ground. Took a bag [[?page torn]] Mrs. Izzard's which we brought home in place of one of our own which we have yet to get. plowing. Robert, Father & Fred pulled down the root house. F. 3rd. Tried to empty the water out of the cellar. In the afternoon went home with Mr J. Gobles roll the hung the cattle to the plow and finished the plowing for spring wheat, cleaned up the wheat and commenced sow. the same. S. 4th. Attended the funeral of Mrs W. H. Ruby. Wet windy. M. 6th. Finished sowing spring wheat, sowed half a bushl of clover seed on the same field. Also sowed a small patch of flax seed. Rosa cow took again. T. 7th. Took some old iron to Robert MacLachlin 58 cts. brought back a plow share. Robert was not at home so I did not get a settlement. for 45 lbs. of this iron. I am indebted to Bro Fred. Wet did a little in the garden. W. 8th. Gardening, planted some currant cuttings, and some onions, Father hoed around the apple trees. Omitted last Monday 1 Dozen Fish of Iden 15c on a/c. Th. 9th. Sowed Beet seed, and carrot seed, finish planting Onions. F. 10th. Gardening, planted vine and sowed lettuce seed. Father draging, half day, wheat for C F S. S. 11th. Gardening, Father ^1/2 day as before for C F S. Part of the afternoon plowing for potatoes in the orchard and part of the time rolling wheat. 1^1/2 dozen Fish of Iden. S. 12th. Robert Happy of two lambs. M. 13th. Rolling and fixing a new tongue into the same. Cleaning out the on stable etc. 1 dozen Fish of Iden 15 c. T. 14th. Wet. Getting out stuff for gates. Made a gate for Schwendkers place. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5cf67241463576bb6fafca23302d17c4.pdf 5e4f7d0e62b0624f10cf00400d70373a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Gate making & plowing in the orchard. Craigs cow to bull. Our Amy took. Th. 16th. Finished plowing in the orchard and Father rolled the plowed land. F. 17th. Diging around the apple trees and stumps. Father draging. S. 18th. Planting potatoes, planted about three Bushls. in the orchard soil kidney, Reindeer, round, white and peach bloom. M. 20th. Yesterday by the hand of Mr John Goble recvd. of Duncan Lambert eight Dollrs as per A/C. Composting, and pouring liquid manure over the garden etc. This morning Mr. J. Goble altered the lambs, pigs and Bulls. T. 21st. Trimming the sheep. stumping etc. Sowed Tobacco seed. Shelled my seed corn. W. 22nd. Old sow to boar, Paid Gordon for Clover seed half a bushl. five dolrs. bought me a jack knife 25 cts. and paid for the same at Gordons. Th. 23rd. Cleaning out the stable. F. 24th. Composting, hauled some compost out for corn, and planted four rows of corn and two of pumpkins. Sold George Roppel a pig and received the pay for the same $1.12^1/2 cts. S. 25th. Hauling out compost, and planted some corn and pumpkins. John Davidson had my cattle to haul out wood for half day. Fred was teaming. M. 27th. Hauled out compost. John Davidson my oxen 3^1/4 of a day as above. T. 28th. Wet all day. W. 29th. Planted corn in the afternoon. Salter four little pigs. Th. 30th. Finished Planting corn, beans and pumpkins. Father & Robert to Whetstones raising. <s>Composting</s> F. 31st. Father Robert, and me to Whetstones again. Insured again with the Beaver agent. plasing. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/176c4c2147a5d1c6997cc06c2a72e75f.pdf 057ab4216aa0ade8800b62b0f08c4ec7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June S. 1st. Plowing. Father diging Canada thistle. M. 3rd. Myself unwell. Wet. T. 4th. Plowing, Father diging thistles. Bought of Amos Stafford 1 pair of bobourgs $1.75 paid. Bought of Eby the chemist 1 oz of Rhubarb 25 c. 1 oz of Ginger 5 c. ^1/2 lb. Salts 5 c. per lb. Received from old Moyer 50 cts for cow to bull. Also 50 cts from him on Roberts A/C paid Robt. Climbed some Baker beans in garden. Turned the calves into grass for the first time. W. 5th. Plowing, Father diging thistles. Clipped Billy the Buck. Th. 6th. Plowing, Father thistling, Clipped Happy. F. 7th. Plowing, Father thistling up at the Gore. Clipped my two sheep Sold Mr C. Welling two pigs $2.12 ^1/2 on A/C. S. 8th. Plowing, Father thistling. M. 10th. Plowing, sheared two sheep, Father at the Gore: Last Friday Rawn brought home 31^1/2 of Flour. T. 11th. Plowing clipped 3 sheep which finishes the clipping. Father at the Gore. W. 12th. Plowing. Prepared a report from the Port Elgin Society to the Canada Association. Father at the Gore. Th. 13th. At Road work. Father, Robert, Fred & me. F. 14th. At Road work, Father, Robert, Fred & Me. S. 15th. At Road work Robert and Me. Finished. Brought of Gordon 5 lbs. of Oat meal 25 cts. paid. M. 17th. Plowing, Hoeing corn. Father and Robert Loging for C. F. S. T. 18th. Loging a little at the Gore. Father, Robert and me. Plowing in the afternoon about 1^1/2 hours & Rob hoeing. W. 19th. Plowing, the fire ran amongst the brush at the Gore and burnt a considerable portion likewise some cord wood that was not hauled out; finished plowing the fallow the first time. Last evening Robert bought and paid fifty cents to MacLachlin for a plow share for me. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/98cbdb20d5856e4835e5731a7e4d9cc5.pdf 4df68eaac9170e7d7fd523814d25c74c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [[page torn]] and rails at the Gore. 1 Dozn. fish of Iden. F. 21st. Hauling rail logs and stumps. Plowing Gore. Father loging at Craigs. S. 22nd. Plowing. Father & Robert hoeing potatoes. M. 24th. Plowing. Vaters cow to Bull. T. 25th. Plowing, draging. W. 26th. Making fence and a gate at the Gore. Father & Fred at Stuart & Haydens Bee at Hugoes. Th. 27th. Draging, went to Port Elgin bought of John Kennedy One Bushl. and 10 lbs of potatoes for Robert and paid 75 cts. for them. Mending chain at Macintoshes etc. Ordered J. Kennedy to make me a square drag. making fence, C F S's two cows to Bull. 1 dozn Fish of Iden. Planting potatoes Father & Rob. F. 28th. Draging, Father , Rob. & Fred planting potatoes for Salter this afternoon draging for me in the fallow. S. 29th. Working in the road. Father covering potatoes, Salter all day draging his horses. Father finished covering and planting potatoes. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8a13979d737708466b507b00fddfeb30.pdf 4c11ca794b4859e150cc4d698a23c6ca Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [[this page has vertical lines running through each entry]] A Memoranda of things received and money paid out on Philips A/C/ 1863 March 6th. 495 Rails of J Davidson, payment in full. August 1st. Paid balance on loging in the nine acres fallow $11.40. 4th. Bricks for chimnies 624 at 50 cts, per hundred $3.12 cts. 10th. Received Lumber of Jacob Rawn on Philips A/C 350 feet as per agreement. Also flooring to the Value of $4.50 to my A/C. 19th. 5 Bushls. of Lime at 10 f. = 34 cts. July Lumber of Hilker dry packed 500 ft. = $8.60 As per Bill to George Ruppel $41.00 June 6th. 114 lbs. of Nails $4.50 Wrought spikes 6^1/2 @ 5 d = 54 cts. Shingle Nails 30 lbs @ 5 cts. = $1.50 Two Bones Stays @ $3.25 for bon 6.50 Shingle Nails 20 lbs. at 5 cts. = $1.00 2 Pounds Shingles @ 1.50 = $3.00 1 Door lock .90 cts. Bolts screws etc. 25^1/2 cts.1 13 inch singles $1.50 1862. Dec. 17th. Assumed Phils Store debt $43.94 cts. Sept. 12th. 12 Cts. of Nails = 60 cts. Paid a Note drawn in favor of John Maculloch of Arran Note and Interest $26. 1863 Jan 27. The Balance for the Frame 17 Dolrs. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9c484db697d20e628328711cbeb7e386.pdf e9ab191421264bbd952dc7340e1525d9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [[this page has vertical lines running through each entry]] Rail making, hauling and pilling up at the rate of $15 Dolr per thousand 2380 at 17 cts. = $35.70 and 495 at ^1/2 cts. = $2.47^1/2 Total 38.17^1/2. Shingles from A Delf Six [[Bumbles?]] at $1.50 = $90 Lumber Six thousand feet at ten dolrs. per thousand = $60.00 Time put in by myself at the house 26 days = $26.00 Clearing 10^1/3 acres of Land $130.00 Mr. Gobles time $3.00 Board for the carpenter $10.25 cts 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 Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nathaniel Edward Leeder Sr. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1854-1895 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Bruce County, Saugeen Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary, 1854-1858 Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary, 1859-1861 Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary, 1861-1862 Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary, 1862-1863 Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary, 1863-1867 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript 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 Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary, 1863-1867 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 1863 - June 1867 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Bruce County, Saugeen Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. February 17, 1863 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Nathaniel E. Leeder Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>N.E. Leeder's Day Book and Memoranda for th year 1863 continued</p> <p>February.</p> <p>T. 17th. Jake &amp; Ben 3 meals each incl. 2 to Louis</p> <p>W. 18th. Jake Ben and Louis 3 meals each Measured the Cordwood cut by Jake 7 ^1/2 Cords at ^1/2 a Dolr per Cord. = $3.62 ^1/2. Board whilst chopping 18 meals $1.50.</p> <p>Th. 19th. Jake Ben and Louis 3 meals each Aaron 1. 390 Rails for Philips estate to myself.</p> <p>F. 20th. Jake, Ben, Louis and Aaron. 3 meals each Gave Jake an Order on Lehner &amp; Ruby for the Sum of three Dolrs. this pays him for the Cord wood and an ox yoke. I have over paid him a york shilling. Posted a letter to Uncle Henry</p> <p>S. 21st. Jake Ben Louis and Aaron 2 meals each. Two Door frames, 6 window frames from G. Rupell. Ten Bushls. of Oats to Robert Patterson this pays him for 1 ^1/2 days work with his team by Mose Detweiler.</p> <p>S. 22nd.</p> <p>{Cut off; likely S. 23rd.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>T. 24th.</p> <p>W. 25th.</p> <p>Th. 26h</p> <p>F 27th</p> <p>S. 28th.</p> <p>S. 29th</p> <p>March</p> <p>S. 1st.</p> <p>M. 2.nd. Wood to Moyer on Kennedys A/C.</p> <p>T. 3rd. Wood to Moyer on Kennedys A/C. yesterday and today 2^1/2 cords at $1.25 cts per cord.</p> <p>W. 4th. Rails from J. Davidson on Phils A/C. 225 these are part of 620 which Philip should receive from J.D. as pay for Oats Beef etc. But 250 have been burned and I have agreed to take half if he gives me the other half.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Th. 5th. 201 Rails on Phils A/C from James. an 64 rails to Phils estate on my a/c.</p> <p>F. 6th. 69 Rails from J.D on Phils A/C. this completes the number as agreed upon 495 the rest being lost by fire.</p> <p>S. 7th. 3^1/4 Cords of wood to Samuel Moyer on Kennedys A/C. at One Dolr. per Cord.</p> <p>S. 8th.</p> <p>M. 9th. Delivered 3 Cords of wood to J. MacIntosh two and a half were due him on the wagon and half a cord goes towards paying for a staple and ring for my steers the wood is a Dolr. per Cord.</p> <p>T. 10th Jake &amp; Louis 3 meals each Ben two.</p> <p>W 11th. Jake and Louis 3 meals each Ben Two.</p> <p>Th. 12th.</p> <p>F. 13th. Jake &amp; B Louis 3 meals each.</p> <p>S. 14th. Jake Louis &amp; Ben 3 meals each.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>S. 15th.</p> <p>M. 16th. Jake &amp; Louis 3 meals each.</p> <p>T. 17th. Jake, Louis, &amp; Ben. 3 meals each.</p> <p>W. 18th.</p> <p>Th. 19th. Jake, Ben, Louis 3 meals each.</p> <p>F 20th. Jake Ben &amp; Louis 2 meals each. Jake finished chopping, Total number of meals 119 and 3 meals for 25 cents 39. equals $9.75 cts. there are two meals over these I have given him.</p> <p>S. 21st.</p> <p>S. 22nd.</p> <p>M. 23rd.</p> <p>T. 24th.</p> <p>W. 25th</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Th. 26th.</p> <p>F 27th.</p> <p>S. 28th. Hauled one hundred and 52 Rails out of the swamp.</p> <p>S. 29th.</p> <p>M. 30th. Hauled 60 Rails out of the swamp.</p> <p>T. 31st.</p> <p>April</p> <p>W. 1st.</p> <p>Th. 2nd Hauled 140 Rails out of the swamp. An Ox staple and Ring from MacIntosh. Half a Dolr. yet to pay on it. I also owe him a yorker for mending chains besides.</p> <p>F 3rd.</p> <p>S. 4th.</p> <p>S. 5th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>M. 6th. Bought Roberts old plow for three Dolrs.</p> <p>T. 7th.</p> <p>W. 8th. A pattern for a land side for my plow of J. Goble.</p> <p>Th. 9th. A Maul of Joseph Fortney One Dolr. on his A/C.</p> <p>F. 10th.</p> <p>S. 11th.</p> <p>S. 12th.</p> <p>M. 13th.</p> <p>T. 14</p> <p>W. 15</p> <p>Th. 16th</p> <p>F. 17th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>S. 18th.</p> <p>S. 19th.</p> <p>M. 20th.</p> <p>T. 21st.</p> <p>W 22nd. Marys Father &amp; Mother left us. Land side for my plow of MacLachlin and Co. 75 cents. Murton is to have potatoes for that amount at 40 cts. per Bushl. Blacksmithing at MacIntoshes 25 cts. not paid. Mr John Goble for making pattern for casting, 25 cts. not paid. Gave Mr. Schwendker a Note due 1st. of Dec. for $16.63. with 10 per cent Interest, I still owe him 1 Dolr.</p> <p>Th. 23rd. Sowing wheat for Robert; paid. Hauling Mr J. Gobles old Barn away.</p> <p>F. 24th. Finished hauling the old Barn, for the frame rafters, flooring etc. I have to give him 12 Hundred feet of Hemlock Boards.</p> <p>S. 25th.</p> <p>S. 26th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>M. 27th.</p> <p>T. 28th.</p> <p>W. 29th.</p> <p>Th. 30th.</p> <p>May</p> <p>F. 1st.</p> <p>S. 2nd. Sowed my first wheat two acres on corn and turnip land.</p> <p>S. 3rd.</p> <p>M. 4th. Agreed with Richard Hayden to work part of my land on shares.</p> <p>T. 5th. Hayden is to help to plow sow and harvest, Thrash fine fence etc. to the extent of half the labour on the land and receive one third of the crop as his share.</p> <p>W. 6th. Pointing Harrow teeth one new tooth and two bolts 85 cts by MacIntosh not Paid.</p> <p>Th. 7th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>F. 8th.</p> <p>S. 9th. Sowed Two and a half acres of peas in the upper field. This evening I am two days clear of Hayden with team.</p> <p>S. 10th.</p> <p>M. 11th.</p> <p>T. 12th.</p> <p>W. 13th.</p> <p>Th. 14th. Sowed the new fallow to wheat.</p> <p>F. 15th.</p> <p>S. 16th. This evening I owe George Davidson for three days work at 37^1/2 cts per team. Hayden is Five days behind me with his Share of the work</p> <p>S. 17th.</p> <p>M. 18th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>T. 19th. Four Bushls. of wheat to Dougald Campbell at Seventy cents pr Bushl. this is on his clearing A/C.</p> <p>W. 20th.</p> <p>Th. 21st.</p> <p>F. 22nd. Finished sowing peas and Oats.</p> <p>S 23rd. Hayden is 6^1/2 days bhind me with his share of the work. I owe G. Davidson for Five &amp; a half days work altogether. We have Mr Davids oxen all day draging I and Hayden agreed to pay him a day each.</p> <p>S. 24th.</p> <p>M. 25th. Hauled potatoe onions, and Beet seed.</p> <p>T. 26th.</p> <p>W. 27th.</p> <p>Th. 28th.</p> <p>F. 29th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>S. 30th.</p> <p>S. 31st.</p> <p>June</p> <p>M. 1st. Two pigs from Richard Hayden One Dolr. &amp; half not paid.</p> <p>T. 2nd.</p> <p>W. 3rd.</p> <p>Th. 4th.</p> <p>F. 5th. George Roppel commenced working for me at the house.</p> <p>S. 6th.</p> <p>S. 7th.</p> <p>M. 8th.</p> <p>T. 9th.</p> <p>W. 10th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Th. 11th.</p> <p>F. 12th. James Davidson Eight Bushls. of potatoes @ half a Dolr. per Bushl. Four Bushls. a half of these pay George for his A/C the others James owes me for,</p> <p>S. 13th. George Roppel's Father came and he went off with them.</p> <p>S. 14th.</p> <p>M. 15th.</p> <p>T. 16th. Bater came to help me with my potatoes &amp; Corn.</p> <p>W. 17th. Planted Corn. Bater helping Sold my Hemlock bark for $1.50 per cord as it stood to Hoba Stevens. N.P.</p> <p>Th. 18th. Hauled Corn &amp; pumpkins Bater helping.</p> <p>F. 19th. Planting potatoes Bater and Sophia. Fred working for me he has worked three days for me before this.</p> <p>S. 20th. Fred working for me. Bater &amp; Sophia planting potatoes. Myself loging for Mr David this pays him my share for one days work with his team draging</p> <p>S. 21st.</p> <p>M. 22nd. Fred working for me.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>T. 23rd. To Haydens loging.</p> <p>W. 24th.</p> <p>Th. 25th. Fred has worked for me Six days.</p> <p>F. 26th. To A Hilkers Raising half day.</p> <p>S. 27th. Jake &amp; Louis 3 meals each.</p> <p>S. 28th.</p> <p>M. 29th. To Craigs loging.</p> <p>T. 30th.</p> <p>July</p> <p>W. 1st. Jake 1 meal.</p> <p>Th. 2nd. ^1/2 day to George Roppl</p> <p>F. 3rd. Jake Louis &amp; co. 13 meals.</p> <p>S. 4th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>S. 5th.</p> <p>M. 6th.</p> <p>T. 7th.</p> <p>W. 8th.</p> <p>Th. 9th.</p> <p>F. 10th.</p> <p>S. 11th.</p> <p>S. 12th.</p> <p>M. 13th</p> <p>T. 14th.</p> <p>W. 15th.</p> <p>Th. 16th.</p> <p>F. 17th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>S. 18th.</p> <p>S. 19th.</p> <p>M. 20th.</p> <p>T. 21st.</p> <p>W. 22nd.</p> <p>Th. 23rd.</p> <p>F. 24th.</p> <p>S. 25th.</p> <p>S. 26th.</p> <p>M. 27th.</p> <p>T. 28th.</p> <p>W. 29th.</p> <p>Th. 30th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>f. 31st.</p> <p>August</p> <p>S. 1st. Settled with Campbell &amp; Riddle for burning and preparing for crop Nine Acres of Land in Philips lot as per agreement for the sum of Forty Dolrs. and a half. Paid them previous to this date Thirty One Dolrs. &amp; Eighty cents which leaves Eight Dolrs. and Seventy this I have paid as follows, As Note to Riddle for $4.66 cts and One to Campbell for $4.4 cts. payable on the first of December.</p> <p>S. 2nd.</p> <p>M. 3rd.</p> <p>T 4th. 62.4 Bricks of Paps paid on the bushl. 3 Bushls. and 8 lbs. of Peas.</p> <p>W 5th. Caroline came to Live with us.</p> <p>F. 7th.</p> <p>S. 8th.</p> <p>Th 6th 98 lbs of Flour to Rawn the Saw Miller at 2 cts per lb.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>S. 9th.</p> <p>M. 10th. Lumber from Rawn $3.50 cts worth which was due Philip and $4.50 cts worth on my A/C. Goods from L &amp; Ruby for Fred. $3.05 cts. he owes me over this $1.60 cts. which makes a total of $4.60 I owe him for labour $3.35 cts. which leaves a difference in my favour of $1.35 cts.</p> <p>T. 11th.</p> <p>W. 12th. I owe Old Mr. Schwendker 19 days work this I must pay him back in the Winter.</p> <p>Th. 13th.</p> <p>F. 14th.</p> <p>S. 15th.</p> <p>S. 16th.</p> <p>M. 17th.</p> <p>T 18th.</p> <p>W. 19th. 5 Bushls. of Lime of Salter at 10 d. per B.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Th. 20th.</p> <p>F. 21st.</p> <p>S. 22nd.</p> <p>S. 23rd.</p> <p>M. 24th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><a href="/index.php?title=Blank_page&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Blank page (page does not exist)">Blank page</a></p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><a href="/index.php?title=Blank_Page&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Blank Page (page does not exist)">Blank Page</a></p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><a href="/index.php?title=Blank_Page&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Blank Page (page does not exist)">Blank Page</a></p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><a href="/index.php?title=Blank_Page&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Blank Page (page does not exist)">Blank Page</a></p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saugeen May 20th. 1864 Settled with Henry Schwendker to this date and gave my Note due on december for the sum of Twenty two Dollars Seventy-two cts. Interest at Ten per ct. N.E. Leeder</p> <p>Saugeen May 20th. 1864 Settled with Frederick Schwendker to this date. Gave my Note for the Sum of Two Hundred and Sixty Dollars with Eight per cent. Interest. The Note payable in two years.</p> <p>N.E. Leeder Saugeen May 21st. 1864 Gave an Order on Mary Leeder for the Sum of Three and half Dollars payable on demand to Frederic Stafford.</p> <p>N.E. Leeder Saugeen May 21st. 1864 Agreed with Mr. Ruby to draw Three Deeds for the Gore Lot he will wait till I can pay him. The Lot is first to be Deeded to my Father then he has to give Robert and me a deed each for our Five Acres. Attend to this Quickly.</p> <p>N.E. Leeder Saugeen May 21st. 1864 Pay John Zant as soon as you get the money. Pay Louis Lies his money when he shows his Note Pay Clement Seaforth Note. Pay enough on Jacobs Note. to reduce it below Forty Dolrs. Pay Mr John Goble Two Dolrs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saugeen May 21st. 1864 A due bill to George Ruppel In the sum of Twenty three Dollars</p> <p>Nathl E Leeder</p> <p>Saugeen May 23rd 1864 An Order to Joh Goble for the sum of Two Dollars Nathl. E Leeder</p> <p>Saugeen May 23rd. 1864 An acknowledgement of Robert Leeder for Ninety Dolars</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><a href="/index.php?title=Blank_Page&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Blank Page (page does not exist)">Blank Page</a></p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><a href="/index.php?title=Blank_Page&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Blank Page (page does not exist)">Blank Page</a></p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saugeen January 16th. 1865.</p> <p>Nathaniel Edward Leeders Day Book and</p> <p>Memoranda.</p> <p>16th. Paid to the Postmaster at Southampton the sum of Sixty Seven Dollrs. and received a post office Order for the same payable to J H Mason Secretary &amp; Treasurer of the Canada permanent Building &amp; Savings Society Toronto, Paid Four Dolrs. due on Freds gun to the gunsmith and Twenty five cents for a new nipple which it badly wanted then brought the gun home.</p> <p>17th. Posted and registered a letter to J,. H. Mason S. &amp; T. C.P. B. &amp; S. Society containing my pass book and P. O. Order for the sum of Sixty seven Dolrs. Received the first number of the Canada Farmer which I had ordered sometime previous. Bought a pair of Shie packs One Dolr.</p> <p>23rd. Bought Peas for seed which makes my portion to the general stock 5 Bushls 19 lbs against Roberts 5 Bushls. Chopped 5 B. 22 lbs. Took three bags of wheat to Mill and had 2.69 lbs of Flour therefrom.</p> <p>24th. Commenced using the Flour. Bought the Bull and steer from Robert for the sum of Twenty Dolrs. the two. Bought wheat of Robert at Sixty Six cents Forty. One Bushls. Forty lbs and paid him for the same Twenty Seven Dolrs and Fifty cts. Bought a pig of Robert for One Dolr. and a half.</p> <p>31st. Began to split Rails for Robert. Split 215</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February</p> <p>W 1st. Split 70 Rails for C.F. Schwendker and 150 for Robert Received my pass book from Toronto again.</p> <p>Th. 2nd split 31 Rails for Robert &amp; 191 for C.F.S.</p> <p>M. 6th. Split 86 Rails for C.F.S. amd 51 for Robert.</p> <p>T 7th. Split 200 Rails for Robert.</p> <p>W. 8th. Split for Robert 94 and for C.F.S. 11.</p> <p>Th. 9th. Split for C.F.S. 205. for Robert 6.</p> <p>F. 10th. Made a new ironwood maul, also sharpened the crop cut saw.</p> <p>S. 11th. Split for Robert 200 and for C.F.S. 63</p> <p>M. 13th. Split for Robert 167 &amp; for C.F.S. 6. C F S. has had 50 that have bee counted to Robert C.F.S. commenced hauling out today.</p> <p>T. 14th. Split for Robert 176 for C.F.S. 35</p> <p>W. 15th. Split for Robert 63. MacLachlin pointed my wedge. not Paid. Part of this day chopping down. Commenced wearing a new denim slop.</p> <p>Th. 16th. Beef from C F s.' 120^1/2 lbs at 5 cts per lb=$6.02^1/2 cts. on A/C. Split for C F S. 227. Beef fat of C F S.' 6^1/2 cts.</p> <p>F. 17th. Split for C.F.S. 72. Also for Robert 110 these are from my timber to pay him what C. has had from his rails.</p> <p>S. 18th. Sharpened the crop cut and the Back saw in the afternoon chopping cedars in the Gore. A letter from Uncle Fred.</p> <p>Monday 20th. Chopping cedars in Gore.</p> <p>T. 21st. Sawing in the forenoon and split for C.F.S. 111.</p> <p>W. 22nd. Split for C.F.S. 100. Turnips of C F S. '30 B. at 12^1/2 c. $3.75 cts.</p> <p>Th. 23rd. Split for Robert 71. for C.F.S. 48. Turnips of CFS. 50 B. at 12^1/2 c. $6.25</p> <p>F. 24th. Split for C.F.S. 216</p> <p>S. 25th. Split for C.F.S. 46. and cutting timber. A Letter from Fred also from Margarate Wiffin.</p> <p>M. 27th. Split for C.F.S. 122 chopping part of day.</p> <p>T. 28th. chopping.</p> <p>W.2</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March</p> <p>W. 1st. Split for C.F.S. 118. George Roepple a tree of cedar wood. Marie and I went to tea meeting in Port Elgin.</p> <p>Th. 2nd. Split for C.F.S. 109 and for Robert 7. At a party at Idens.</p> <p>F. 3rd. Split for C.F.S. 155, Lent him Nine and a half Dolrs. to pay his Taxes.</p> <p>S. 5th Chopping down. Posted a letter to Uncle Fred Parker.</p> <p>M. 6th. Robert and me chopping down. Twenty rails to C.F.S.</p> <p>T. 7th. Pair of shoes for Marie from Uncle Iden N.P.</p> <p>W. 8th. Sawing and chopping. 14^1/2 of fat of C.F.S.</p> <p>Th. 9th. Sawing grinding etc.</p> <p>F. 10th. Split 141 for C.F.S.</p> <p>S. 11th. Split for C.F.S. 189</p> <p>M. 13th. Split for C F S. 136. which makes a Total of 2583.</p> <p>T. 14th. Sawing and cutting timber. Made a new maul.</p> <p>W. 15th. Bought Louis' Pork tub of C F S. for Four Dolrs. the price to come of the pay for rail splitting. Louis and Caroline left last night for Buffalo. MacLachlin agreed to have a plow of the Queen of the west pattern ready for me this month. P. Iden for shoes 75 cts.</p> <p>Th. 16th. Letting of the water in front of the house.</p> <p>F. 17th. Hauling out Barn timber.</p> <p>S. 18th. Do Do. Omitted on 15th sold three trees to James Hendry for sap troughs for 75 cts.</p> <p>M. 20th. Got out 128 rails for the Gore off Roberts lot. Omitted on Saturday $2.75 received of C F S. as part payment of the money I lent him. Also lent Robert $2.75 to pay Tax 2.21 ct. Went to mill with a grist. Settled Mothers A/C with Mr Corey for butter her received last fall he paid me in full. Bought of Henry Willimere 7 Bushls. of Oats at 37^1/2 cts per Bushl. paid him in full $2.65^1/2 cts.</p> <p>W. 22nd. Bought and paid John Zant for Chaff knife and face iron, One Dolr. Borrowed one Dolr. of mother</p> <p>Th. 23rd. Making chaff box, planted Tobacco seed.</p> <p>F. 24th, Working on my chaff box etc.</p> <p>S. 25th. Finished my chaff box. Mary wrote to Lizzie.</p> <p>M. 27th. Bought a scythe stone 8 cents. C F S paid me four Dolrs. of that which he borrowed. Emptying the water out of cellar.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March</p> <p>T. 28th. Emptied the cellar, put the potatoes in a pit and the turnips in the barn.</p> <p>W. 29th. Commenced to plow some of the neighbours two days before. Father and I sawing firewood in the bush. Rosa had a calf. The cattle in the fields for the first time this season.</p> <p>Th. 30th. Sawed wood.</p> <p>F. 31st. Sawing wood.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April</p> <p>S. 1st. Helped to draw out for plowing Sawing etc.</p> <p>M. 2nd. Fetched a grist from mill and took one down for Robert. Bought 5 lbs of nails for Robert and 5 cts per lb.= 25 cts. Quarter of a lb of Gunpowder two lbs of shot and a box of caps. in the agregate 47^1/2 cts. in the afternoon splitting wood.</p> <p>T. 4th. Splitting wood.</p> <p>W. 5th. Splitting wood. 10 Bushls. of Oats of C F S. at 37^1/2 cts. per Bushl. $3.75 cts. Robert went to mill and had them chopped. He paid the Postage on the Globe for last Quarter.</p> <p>Th 6th. Splitting and chopping.</p> <p>F. 7th. Chopping and getting out a peice for a yoke. One of Mr Delfs ewes had a lamb.</p> <p>S. 8th. Plowing</p> <p>M. 9 10th. 40 Bushls of turnips of Iden; Twenty for Two Dolrs. cash. &amp; twenty for three days labour bt Father. 1 Peck of Onions 9 pence paid, the turnips not paid. plowing.</p> <p>T. 11th. plowiing planted sugar loaf cabbage seed and large tomato seed also red peppers. <a href="/index.php?title=%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="? (page does not exist)">?</a> of a lamb found dead.</p> <p>W. 12th. Plowing.</p> <p>Th 13th I got a plow from MacLachlin in exchange for a Note I held against him, this makes us straight to this date. Bought a box of Mercurial ointment for the cattle 10 cts. Sowed 3 acres and ^1/4 of pease. Mary planted some Drum head cabbage seed. The first steamer of the season arrived today.</p> <p>F. 14th. Making ready to Yoke my steers. Draging.</p> <p>S. 15th. Plowing/ 23B. 10 lbs of Pease of the Craigs not Pd. Sent by Robert to James Davidson 29^1/2 lbs of Flour with the bag.</p> <p>M. 17th. At Borns Sale. Fred came home this evening.</p> <p>T. 18th. Spreading dung.</p> <p>W. 19th. A letter from Uncle Fred Parker. Staple &amp; Ring of Johny Mackintosh 87^1/2 cts paid sowed some pease</p> <p>Th. 20th, Sowing peas something like five acres with yesterday drawing in the afternoon with my little cattle helped Robert.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April</p> <p>Th. 20th. A straw hat of Mess. Goble 25 cts. not paid.</p> <p>F. 21st. Plowing used my new plow and think it will work well when scoured.</p> <p>S. 22nd. A letter from Uncle Welton advising us that he had paid £55.14.o Sterling into the joint stock Bank of London to our a/c in Uncle Freds name. plowing.</p> <p>M. 24th. Went to Southampton to see Frost about the money. he kept my letter to send to Kingston.</p> <p>T. 25th. Lent 34^1/2 lbs of flour with the bag to Rowans. ploughing.</p> <p>W. 26th. Plowed in a small piece of peas as an experiment</p> <p>Th. 27th. Sowed the rest of the peas and finished plowing for peas.</p> <p>F. 28th. Commenced the fence between the orchard &amp; the grass field then built nearly the whole fence between the peas and where we will sow the oats. Flour to Robert for D Shupe. 9 lbs.</p> <p>S. 29th. A letter from Lizzie. Mended my chaff box. sharpen the <a href="/index.php?title=Cross%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Cross? (page does not exist)">cross?</a>. and cleaned up seed wheat. 2 dozen of fish of Iden this week.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May</p> <p>Th. 1st. sowed the orchard to wheat. Making fence by the orchard.</p> <p>T. 2nd. Making fence. Mr Goble Killed Rose's calf. <a href="/index.php?title=Ruby%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Ruby? (page does not exist)">Ruby?</a> <a href="/index.php?title=Shoes%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Shoes? (page does not exist)">shoes?</a> <a href="/index.php?title=%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="? (page does not exist)">?</a> 2^1/2 cents.</p> <p>W. 3rd. Sowed the new piece that we added to the orchard with wheat.</p> <p>Th. 4th. Made a fence between the old pasture and the fall wheat. To Hilkers helping to raise a shed.</p> <p>F. 5th. Getting muck on the garden with the barrow.</p> <p>S. 6th. Do------------------------------- Loging a little and chopping wood.</p> <p>M. 8th. Splitting wood transplanted some Rhubarb plants</p> <p>T. 9th. Splitting wood and working in the garden.</p> <p>W. 10th. Sent a little note to Mr A Delf enclosed in the Gobles letter. Working in the garden. A load of straw of C F S. and 25 cts in cash paid a quarters postage on Freds Observer.</p> <p>Th 11th. In the garden planted onions for seed the top onions the English potatoe onions and a few small potato onions.</p> <p>F. 12th. Went to Southampton and received the money from Uncle Frederick through the Bank the amount in Sterling £55.14.0 add premium 9^1/2 $271.88 less the per ct. to Commercial Bank for Collection 66 cts. also <a href="/index.php?title=Bill%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Bill? (page does not exist)">Bill?</a> Stamps 9 cts. Balance of <a href="/index.php?title=%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="? (page does not exist)">?</a> $270.31 cts. Paid Robert Craig and Brothers for 23 Bushls.10 lbs. of peas 17.25 cts.</p> <p>S. 13th. Took up Robert Mortgage with J.J. Lehnen and paid balance due on same. $131.00 for Robert to Mr Gordon. Six Dolrs and for Peas oats turnip seed coal oil $10.50 and left due on same One Dolr. These last items on family etc. to James George on Roberts a/c $3.50. socks for Father 50 cts. cash to Robert 50 cts. (In the family <a href="/index.php?title=%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="? (page does not exist)">?</a> above should be included timothy seed).</p> <p>M. 15th. Sowed some timothy seed at the <a href="/index.php?title=Hill%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Hill? (page does not exist)">hill?</a> of <a href="/index.php?title=Very_faint_ink%3F_%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Very faint ink? ? (page does not exist)">very faint ink? ?</a> per acre fence making and draging.</p> <p>T. 16th. Posted a letter to Uncle Frederick Parker containing a receipt for £80.0.0 sterling singed by Father Mother Myself Wife, Robert and Fred this money is loaned to us</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May</p> <p>T. 16th. Robert paid Uncle Iden Sixty One Dolrs this is for Interest last year and this year till the first of July on the Mortgage held by Iden against him. Splitting wood and draging. Excessively hot thermometer 83 o in shade.</p> <p>W. 17th splitting wood, fencing grindstone, draging and chopping. Paid John Mackintosh the Dolr this is a quarter in <a href="/index.php?title=Excess%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Excess? (page does not exist)">excess?</a>, the work done by him putting hooks on a loging chain and mending common chain. Paid Gordon Three Dolrs. Two for loging chain and on that was left unpaid on the things we puchased the other day. Paid James George wife Two Dolrs fifty cents for shoes he not being at home, the shoes were one pair for Father the other for me. Paid Ruby Four Dolrs. and Two cents; for spade $1.12^1/2. Grind Stone $2.00 Timothy seed 62^1/2 cts. Tobacco 22 cts.</p> <p>Th. 18th. Loging &amp; draging.</p> <p>F. 19th. Salters Cattke draging all day. Sowed wheat.</p> <p>S. 20th. Draging in the wheat on the new land that I sowed yesterday sowed Clover seed on the orchard 11^1/2 lbs of Clover and four pints of Timothy on the <a href="/index.php?title=Pease%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Pease? (page does not exist)">pease?</a>. Robert bought 1 Rake 60 cts. Pair of sheep shears 62^1/2 cts. Pair of Shoes for himself $1.50.</p> <p>Mr. 22nd. 12 Yds of Trousers stuff - $3.84. Hat 1.25 Broom 35 cts. flannel .75 Do. 40, 2 yds cotton <a href="/index.php?title=Lining%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Lining? (page does not exist)">lining?</a>.50. Pins 10. Net 20, 2 yds of Woll stuff for <a href="/index.php?title=Ed%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Ed? (page does not exist)">Ed?</a> $1.60 Building fence. Robert pulling out stumps.</p> <p>T. 23rd. Draging. Robert commenced plowing that part of the Oat field which was not plowed through to Schwendkers.</p> <p>W. 24th. Sowed rather better than two acres of oats put on six Bushls. draging.</p> <p>Th. 25th. Draging. Cap for Fred 41 cts. Necktie ad handkerchief 45 cts. Dress and fixings for Maria $3.28. Bottle of oil 25 cts. C F S. altered old Billy by cording him.</p> <p>F. 26th. Draging doing outer fixing to fences.</p> <p>S. 27th. Sowed Timothy seed on part of the field above the Barn at the rate of 7^1/2 lbs per acre. Making fence</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Roberts old Sow had eleven pigs Robert to Port Elgin and bought the following articles Pair of shoes for Fred $1.50 Items for me 32^1/2 cts Fred cash 32^1/2 cts. Dress for Mother $2.00. Five yds of trousers stuf for Robert $1.60 Four pair of Braces at 17 cts each 68 cts., Paid 78 cts. to the Library. and one ct in the Post office this day a week back Stuarts cow to Bull</p> <p>S. 28th James George Cow to Bull.</p> <p>M. 29th. Making fence. Robert finished plowing for Oats.</p> <p>T. 30th. Making fence, Fred went to work at Brickers</p> <p>W. 31st. Draging. Paid George Craigs A/C 20 cts per Mr J Goble.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June</p> <p>Th. 1st. Draging and made a new Drag. Father at work for C F S. 1^1/2 Fish of Iden.</p> <p>F. 2nd. Pointing drag teeth 30 cts. at J MIntosh's <a href="/index.php?title=Paid%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Paid? (page does not exist)">Paid?</a> Father at work for C F S. Sowed the balance of the oat field at the rate of 3 B. per acre.</p> <p>S. 3rd. Draging finished. plowing in the afternoon a plow share of MacLachlin 50 cts. pound of sugar, 12^1/2 Blacking yds. Robert paid Macllmurray $1.10 cts for ham</p> <p>M. 5 plowing. Washed the sheep: 2 lbs of flax seed of Mr J. David not pd</p> <p>T. 6th. Father at C F S. loging. Myself half day Do. Draging.</p> <p>W. 7th. Father at C.F.S. loging. Last evening Rawn paid back the flour his wife borrowed. Sowed four lbs of Flax seed on about an eighth of an acre of land Maria planted some potatoes. Draging and plowing.</p> <p>Th. 8th. Mutter and Maria planting corn. Father at C F S. Robert and myself plowing and draging. Fred choping he came from Brickers last night.</p> <p>F. 9th. Father at C F S. Mutter planting corn finch planted half a Bushl. planted some blacks and some colored Beans Robert and myself plowing and draging Fred loging at Craig's.</p> <p>S. 11th. Mutter plant some white beans and finished planting, early potatoes. Father helping C F S. Robert and me plowing. Fred at s planted pumpkin seeds.</p> <p>M. 12th. Father at C F S. Myself loging at Salters. Robert to mill and choping up in the job Fred odds and ends.</p> <p>T. 13th. Father at C F S. Robert draging and chopping. Fred and Myself shearing sheep. A Bushl and ^1/2 of potatoes of Iden for seed at 3 cts per Bushl. Paid. Planted tomatoe plants.</p> <p>W. 14th. Mutter helping to plant potatoes Maria also. Father and Fred working at the choping and burning. Robert and self plowing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>A Farmer I will Be. A song for Boyd</p> <p>1. I am a hale and hearty boy as you would want to see, And often thougj a little chap, I think what I shall I be? Mechanic, Merchant, Sailor. ah, none of these for me! If ever I should be a man if ever I should be a man, A Father, a farmer, a farmer I will be 2. All scenes of nature, I admire, none else so smiling scene The shady nook, the flowery grove, and little silver stream But those who lead a city life These Beauties seldom see, If ever I should be a man, if ever I should be a man A farmer, a farmer, a farmer I will be. 3. I love to look at pleasant fields, I love the balmy breeze, I love to hear the little birds, all warbling in the trees And those who lead a country life such things as these may see. If ever I should be a man, if ever I should be a man A farmer, a farmer. a farmer I will be. 4. I love to furrow up the ground, and cultivate the soils I love to see it springing forth, the good and luscious spoil: For fields of wheat and corn indeed I dearly love to see; If ever I should be a man, if ever I should be a man A farmer, a farmer, a farmer I will be. 5. I would not be a Doctor, the sick to cure or Kill; I would not be a Lawyer, no, to talk against my will; I may not be a Preacher, Tho' I like him of the three If ever I should be a man, if ever I should be a man A farmer, a farmer, a farmer I will be.</p> <p>Th. 15th. Mutter helping Maria to plant potatoes. They finished planting. Father helping Noah Clemens to log. Fred chopping. Robert and Self at plow.</p> <p>F. 16th. Loging in Roberts bush.</p> <p>S. 17th. Loging in the morning &amp; plowing in the afternoon. Mothers Roses took.</p> <p>M. 19th. Planted tobacco plants, and cabbage plants plowing and draging in the afternoon. Bought of Iden my old spade for 60 cents not paid. Fred potatoes of Iden.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June</p> <p>T. 20th. Five Bushls of potatoes of C F S. at 30 cts p B. not paid. Loging and in the afternoon planting potatoes Robert draging.</p> <p>W. 21st. planted potatoes finished at noon. Sowed turnip seed Sweedish and Aberdeen half and half to the extent of four tea cupfuls Mr Hugoes cow to Bull.</p> <p>Th. 22nd. Last evening Mother was struck with paralasis in her left side. Mr D Davids cow to Bull. Commenced road work under Richard Hayden. Father Robert &amp; self have ten days between us. Robert and myself on all day</p> <p>F. 23rd. Robert F. &amp; Self working on the Road.</p> <p>S. 24th. Robert &amp; Fred on the Road this finished our work on this road for this year.</p> <p>M. 26th. Robert commenced to plow for turnips in the field where the bush was last chopped. Self in after. making fence. Mr J. Goble fixed the clock alltered the lambs and brought home a night stool that he made for Mother, then took a pig home.</p> <p>T. 27th Made a gate finishing the fence between the oats and turnips. Cabbage plants of Hayden 26.</p> <p>W. 28th. Fixed gate posts and a fence etc. Tom Cummings had a pig he paid Robert by giving him a due bill on E. Gordon. Cabbage plants of J. Goble 35.</p> <p>Th. 29th. Cut a small patch of grass at the end of the garden made a small piece of fence where we had a way into the oat field. fixing old log fence etc. Clemmens on the hill with a cow to Bull.</p> <p>F. 30th. This fay there has been a great pic nic down at Gobles. Robert &amp; Fred there Plowing draging etc. Salter two pigs home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July</p> <p>S. 1st. Salter half a day plowing for the two pigs Odd jobs.</p> <p>M. 3rd. Salter all day plowing for the pigs. Getting out the head and tail pieces for gates. On the 24th of June, Haydens cow to Bull. Fred went to Brickers Robert draging.</p> <p>T. 4th. Myself working on the Road. opening a ditch from the Goderich line Varter helping me. Robert ^1/2 day at Hugoes lowering.</p> <p>W. 5th. Myself helping C F S. to cut Hay. Robert fetched our grist home from mill. Clemens cow to Bull. Amy cow of a Bull calf.</p> <p>Th. 6th. Myself &amp; Varter ditch making. Salters cow to Bull.</p> <p>F. 7th. Myself helping C F S. with his hay. Hayden a pig.</p> <p>S. 8th. Sowed the turnip seed on the new ground. Father a me at C F S. making hay ^1/2 day each.</p> <p>S. 9th. Mr Davids cow to Bull.</p> <p>M. 10th. Father all day making hay for C F S. One load of hay of C F S. weight 1000 lbs. Robert and myself fetched it home and cleaned up the barn. Robert posted a letter to Mr A Delf. Cutting grass.</p> <p>T. 11th. Cutting grass. Father commenced to hoe corn.</p> <p>W. 12th. Fixing gates (2) planted out some Beet plants. Robert to Shells raising this afternoon.</p> <p>Th. 13th. Robert myself and C F S. with his and Roberts teams hauling barn timber. Father at Idens this afternoon he owes Iden five and a half days work still.</p> <p>F. 14th. Robert myself and C F S. with teams as yesterday, hauling barn timber half day. Got our hay housed. two small bargans of it. Then fetched a load of posts.</p> <p>S. 15th. Cut Rafters etc.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July</p> <p>M. 17th. Commenced to split shingles for C F S. Barn. C F S. a cow to Bull. Thomas Cummings a Cow to Bull. this statement of bull business is for T. 18th. 2nd time. T. 18th. Splitting shingles.</p> <p>W. 19th. Splitting shingles.</p> <p>Th. 20th. Splitting shingles.</p> <p>F. 21st. Splitting shingles Mr Moyer a cow to Bull</p> <p>S. 22nd. Splitting shingles. finished.</p> <p>M. 24th. Commenced hewing the timber for C F S. Barn C F S. helping to score George Ruppel hewing Orchard last thursday Tuesday to state I received my watch from J.J. Lehnen I owe him a Dollar on it.</p> <p>T. 25th. Working at the barn timber left off after dinner on account of rain George and C F S. as yesterday. Noah Clemens cow again. Freds heifer Bulling made some shingles this afternoon. Veal of Mr J.D. David by our steelyards 16^1/2 by his 18 lbs. to be paid in Veal when we Kill.</p> <p>W. 27th. Working a the barn. C F S. &amp; G. Rupple also. A receipt of Uncle Idens for making New England corn pudding. One Quart of scalding milk, 7 table spoonfulls of corn meal, let it scald well, then add one teacup full of syrup, a teaspoonful of salt, Ginger, Cinnamon 4 allspice to taste stir like <a href="/index.php?title=Sixty%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Sixty? (page does not exist)">sixty?</a>, put in a deep dish and bake five or 6 hours, sauce good butter. To cure Beef &amp; hams. For 100 lbs of meat make a brim of 8 lbs of salt, 2 lbs of brown sugar, 2 oz of Saltpetre 1^1/2 g of pearlash, 2 ozs of allspice one of red pepper. 4 gallons of water, boil, them, &amp; cool, meat to coal a day &amp; night to be covered with brine, with a weight to Keep it down, produces finest corned beef in 10 days &amp; does not get too salt by keeping in the brine. Hams require from four to six weeks.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Th. 27th Working at the barn. George also. 130 lbs of corn meal, at two cents per lb = $2.80. C F S. his yellow cow the second time.</p> <p>F. 28th. Working at the barn George also. Mr Hugo a cow to bull.</p> <p>S. 29th Working at the barn George also Half a dozen fish of Mr John Goble at 9 d per dozn.</p> <p>S. 30th. Mr John Goble a cow to bull. Mr. Shupe Adam a cow to bull.</p> <p>M. 31st. This morning preparing for raising Father Robert and Fred helping also George C F S. and Varter helping after dinner. raised the barn Mr Robert Craig, J. Goble and Son, Iden Goble, M J F David John Davidson John Hilker, Varter, C F S. George Robert Fred Father and Self helping. Father went and helped J Davidson to get two loads of hay after the raising. Mr Goble altered the pigs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August</p> <p>T. 1st. This morning C F S. with his team and myself went to the Gore and got out six rafters and a pole. Varter came and helped us to carry them to the road. this afternoon fixed the poles across the plates and flatting and framing rafters, George all day.</p> <p>W. 2nd. Worked at the barn George also. George Mogg a cow to bull. Richard Hayen a heifer to Bull.</p> <p>Th. 3rd. Workeding at the barn Georg. also. Hayden a heifer to the bull. Mr. Goble Killed Amys calf. Varter and Robert traded lambs Varter took two home and C F S. will feed Roberts for him a while longer.</p> <p>F. 4th. Making shingles in the forenoon and working at the barn in the afternoon. George also. John Davidsons 43 lbs of flour. John Davidson commenced to cut Roberts fall wheat which he has to finish for 100lbs of flour. Mr Goble sold Roberts calf in Port Elgin. cleared 17 lbs of veal to pay Mr David for that which we had of him this weight is according to his steelyards and is one lb. too little.</p> <p>S. 5th. Working at the barn all day C F S. and George helping. J. Davidson cutting fall wheat.</p> <p>M. 7th. Making shingles, George ^1/2 day shingling.</p> <p>T. 8.th. Ditto-------------------. George whole day -------. John Davidson cradling.</p> <p>W. 9th. John Dvdson finished the wheat. Making shingles C F S. took away a wagon box full, for the barn roof. Father half a day a Idens helping with the Barley.</p> <p>Th. 10th. Making shingles. C F S. a load away. George shingling.</p> <p>F. 11th. Making shingles. George shingling. Father at C F S. loging. Robert commenced to cut peas this afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August</p> <p>S. 12th. Father helping C F S. Robert to Hutchinsons thrashing. Making shingles etc. sent some away this noon time A Newspaper from England announcing the death of Grandfather Leeder in his Ninety fifth year. John Davidson half day cutting peas. this is to pay for the use of Roberts Barn.</p> <p>M. 14th. Vater Father &amp; Robert cutting peas Cut timothy seed. Veal of C F S. lbs 12, 12 ozs. to be paid in meat.</p> <p>T. 15th. Varter Father Robert and self cutting peas. C F S. cow the third time to Bull.</p> <p>W. 16th. Hauled Roberts Fall wheat in today</p> <p>Th. 17th. Hauled in seven loads of peas.</p> <p>F. 18th. Hauled insome n two loads of peas. George Mogg a cow to Bull. Robert cutting peas Father at Idens myself cutting timothy.</p> <p>S. 19th. Cutting peas. Father ^1/2 day at Idens.</p> <p>M 21st. Cutting peas.</p> <p>T. 22nd. Cutting peas finished.</p> <p>W. 23rd. Father and me hoeing turnips. Robert commenced plowing the fallow the second time. Commenced to feed the little pigs new peas at the rate of six pints each meal.</p> <p>Th. 24th. Hauling in peas.</p> <p>F. 25th. Hauling in peas. finished. Settled with John Davidson for cutting the fall wheat let him have 66 lbs of flour this is 109 on a/c.</p> <p>S. 26th. Hoeing turnips me and Father. Robert plowing put our sow and pig into the pea field.</p> <p>M. 28th. John Davidson cut the wheat in the orchard. Robert and Father binding after him. Myself a plow.</p> <p>T. 29th. Robert plowing Father and self Hoeing.</p> <p>W. 30th. 1/ and a ^1/2 dozen fish of Iden. Robert thrashing and hoeing. Father hoeing. myself not very well.</p> <p>Th. 31st. Mr Goble Killed two sheep for Robert. Hoeing &amp; Plowing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September</p> <p>F. 1st. C F S. a cow to Bull. Robert fixed the mow for the wheat and in the afternoon plowing, Hoeing. Mr Goble sold six quarters of mutton for Robert. Omitted last W. James Craig a cow to Bull. Mr J. David a cow to Bull.</p> <p>S. 2nd. Hoeing plowing. Hauled in the spring wheat from the orchard three loads.</p> <p>S. 3rd. John Davidson a cow to Bull.</p> <p>M. 4th. Hoeing, plowing. Clemens cow again.</p> <p>T. 5th. Hoeing, plowing.</p> <p>W. 6th. Hoeing, plowing.</p> <p>Th. 7th. Hoeing, plowing.</p> <p>F. 8th. A West day thrahsed some peas.</p> <p>S. 9th. Cut a portion of the new land wheat. Jacob Rawn a cow to Bull.</p> <p>M. 11th. Cutting wheat in the new field.</p> <p>T. 12th. Finished cutting the wheat. Hauled three loads commenced to cut oats.</p> <p>W. 13th. Helping C F S. Father Robert his oxen and myself to get his Oats.</p> <p>Th. 14th. Finished Hauling in wheat. plowing, cutting oats etc.</p> <p>F. 15th. Robert finished the plowing for fall wheat. Father Hoeing Cutting Oats G. Moggs cow again.</p> <p>S. 16th. Father hoeing, Robert draging. Finished cutting the oats that were ripe and commenced pulling flax.</p> <p>M. 18th. Father and me loging for C F S. Mutter half day pulling flax for me. Robert draging.</p> <p>T. 19th. Eight bushls. of wheat of J.D. David at $1.10 per Bushl. sowed seven acres of wheat a little over a bushl. per acre. Father draging Robert binding oats. Robert Craig with his heifer to Bull again.</p> <p>W. 20th. Draging Robert binding oats, Yesterday 1^1/2 dozen fish of Iden.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September</p> <p>Th. 21st. Finished draging in the wheat. Robert threshing peas. Father half day a C F Ss. Myself making shingles.</p> <p>F. 22nd. 1 Dozn fish of Iden. 9 d. Cutting oats in the morning. Hauling in oats in the afternoon.</p> <p>S. 23rd. Father ^3/4 of a day for C F S. Finished cutting Oats. Have left one load home. The Campbell's cow to bull again. A letter from Margt. Wiffin.</p> <p>M. 25th. Binding and Hauling oats. Tom Craig with a cow to Bull.</p> <p>T. 26th. Father Robert Self and Oxen ^1/2 day for C. F. S. zen W. 27th. Robert commenced plowing for peas. Father burning brush on the point off the Gore. I was fixing for shutting up the sow and hog. Finished harvest by hauling home the last of the Oats.</p> <p>Th. 28th. Making shingles. Robert thrashing. Father burning. Yesterday 1 dozen Fish of Iden.</p> <p>F. 29th. Hauled the Flax. Made some shingles commenced to make two pig troughs plowing took a load of shingles to C F S., commenced shingling ^1/2 dozen Fish of Iden.</p> <p>S. 30th. Father &amp; Robert thrashing at Craigs. Shingling at C F Ss.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August October</p> <p>M. 2nd. Father &amp; Robert at Craigs all day. Myself shingling making shingle etc.</p> <p>T. 3rd. Robert &amp; Father a C F S. half day. Plowing.</p> <p>W. 4th. Father, Robert and myself at C F S's thrash.</p> <p>Th. 5th. Show day. Omitted yesterday Hutchisons heifer to Bull.</p> <p>F 6th. Father for C F S.s with his straw Robert plow. myself sick. Mr J Goble ^1/2 day at the barn floor.</p> <p>S. 7th. Father at David Hilborns Thrashing Robert plowing. Mr J. Goble jointing barn floor Self fixing the tobacco. 11 Fish of Mr J Goble. Sent Salter 22 lbs of w flour bag and all.</p> <p>M. 9th. Father burning on the Gore. Self plowing Robert sick. Mr. J Goble half day at the B. floor.</p> <p>T. 10th. Robert sick, Father at the Gore. Self plowing.</p> <p>W. 11th. Robert sick, Father and myself half day thrashing for Salter.</p> <p>Th. 12th. Father loging at Richard Haydens. Robert sick. Plowing.</p> <p>F. 13th. Father sick. Robert plowing. Self gathering corn.</p> <p>S. 14th. Robert Plowing. Father sick. Self gathering corn. Bought of James George 1 pair of Boots for myself $2.50. 1 pair for Eddie $1.62^1/2. Pair of shoes for Albert $1.00 not paid.</p> <p>M. 16th. Making wood for J George as pay for Boots. Robert plowing. Bought of Fred H. Leeder his heifer Florence for the sum of Ten Dollars. $7.88 he owed me and $2.12 I am indebted to him.</p> <p>J. 17th. Hauling ^3/4 of a cord of wood to James George. Robert plowing this afternoon self gathering corn.</p> <p>W. 18th. Robert plowing Husking corn and fixing pigs sty.</p> <p>Th. 19th. Robert plowing. Self at pigs sty. Evening Husked corn.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>F. 20th. ^1/2 day with Mr. J. Goble to Mr Dells place. ^1/2 day at pigs sty. Robert ^1/2 day plowing &amp; half day at plow.</p> <p>S. 21st. ^1/2 day at pigs sty and finished. Ret the pigs up. Robert finished plowing for peas this forenoon and ^1/2 day loging on the Gore.</p> <p>M. 22nd. Finished gsthering corn got the pumpkins together a load and a half also the beans thirteen bagfuls.</p> <p>T. 26th. 44 head of cabbage of C.F.S. at 3 cents each, = $1.32. on a/c Loging on the Gore.</p> <p>W. 25th. Salters little red cow to Bull again. Loging.</p> <p>Th. 26th. Getting corn up over the Kitchen tending the fires etc.</p> <p>F. 27th. Do-------------------------------- &amp; cleaning up the barn floor. Robert commenced to plow in the spring wheat stubble next to Schwendkers. put twenty bags of corn in the cot over head.</p> <p>S. 28th. Cleaning up the barn thrashing peas etc.</p> <p>M. 30th. Commenced diging potatoes. Sent a heifer to Bull. 1 dozen fish of Iden 9 d.</p> <p>T. 31st. 1 Cord of dry wood to the Doctor on Roberts a/c. Diging potatoes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November</p> <p>W. 1st. Diging potatoes, hauled 19 bushels to S. Bricker</p> <p>Th. 2nd. Diging potatoes.</p> <p>F. 3rd. Diging potatoes. Richard Hayden ^1/2 day helping 53^1/2 of flour to C F S</p> <p>S. 4th. Thrashed peas. Put the black Ram with the ewes Salter brought.</p> <p>M. 6th. Very stormy fixing at the cellar etc.</p> <p>T. 7th. Took Roberts wool to Port and sold it to Gordon 37^1/2 lb t 37^1/2 cts = $14.06 Roberts old A/C $1.68 which leaves a balance of $12.38 Bought 9^1/2 yds of Canadian Cloth at 90 cts = $8.55. 14 yds of shirting, at 30 cts = $4.20 this equals $12.75 which is 37 cts in excess of what the wool fetched. Bought for myself 2^3/4 of flannel at 55 cts. = $1.51 paid 60 cts in butter on the same which leaves a balance of 91 cts. Carried Roberts plow to be new wood at Kennedys. Loging this afternoon on the Gore. Received of Frits Weling One Dollar this is for cedar he had for his house in Port Elgin.</p> <p>W. 8th. Paid J.J. Lehnen the Dollar I owed him for my watch. Pulling Turnips.</p> <p>Th. Diging potatoes 22 Bushls put them in the cellar.</p> <p>F. 10th. Diging potatoes 11 Bushls. . . . . also 10 Bushls raised from Idens seed. .</p> <p>S. 11th. Thrashing peas. Robert &amp; Father working at the Gore.</p> <p>M 13th. Flour of lbs. 32 lbs. Diging potatoes. A book from the library.</p> <p>T. 14th. Diging potatoes; the Kidneys 12 Bushls. Received of Mrs R Hay Coin in the sum of Two Dolrs for the cows to Bull Robert received also One Dolr for the pig Hayden had.</p> <p>W. 15th. Finished diging potatoes, pulling turnips.</p> <p>Th. 16th. Pulling turnips and hauling the same.</p> <p>F. 17th. Pulling and Hauling turnips got up 120 Bushls. Borrowed Flour of Mr J D David 95 lbs.</p> <p>S. 18th. Taking up and puling turnips 110 Bushls.</p> <p>M. 20th. Do Do 90 Bushls.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November.</p> <p>T. 21st. Finished getting the turnips 45 Bushls today</p> <p>W. 22nd. Wet.</p> <p>Th. 23rd. Went to mill with a borrowed grist of C F S. 13 lb. Took a bag of corn for Varter; also two bags of wheat for G. Rupple. Biught 5^3/4 of stuff for smocks = $2.00 this afternoon I went to C F Ss to fill up the hole around the house.</p> <p>F. 24th. Filling up around the house at C F Ss. Robert &amp; Father at the potatoes hauling them to the cellar.</p> <p>S. 25th. Same as yesterday, Robert and Father the same. In the afternoon Robert went to mill fetched G. Rupples and our grist. The wheat we borrowed of C F S weighed 9 B. 22 lbs</p> <p>M. 27th. Filling up at C F Ss.</p> <p>T. 28th. Finished filling up and finished shingling the barn roof at C F Ss. Robert took the rolls of wool to Mrs Rawns. In the afternoon building a fence between the wood yard and orchard.</p> <p>W. 29th. Loging at the Gore. Took a cow to bull.</p> <p>Th. 30h. Loging this morning. C F S. 37 lbs of flour. Borrowed of Mutter 8^1/4 lbs of Pork.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December.</p> <p>F. 1st. Saw sharping. Loging, thrashing beans, roofinf shed and other things.</p> <p>S. 2nd. Cleaning up the barn &amp; thrashing peas. To the present time I have thrashed 25 Bushls of Peas.</p> <p>M. 4th. Finished getting potatoes into the cellar, and pulled Freds potatoes.</p> <p>T. 5th. Robert hauled the potatoe haul to the yard and plowing in the afternoon. Self to Port Elgin, cleaned the pigs out and finished banking Fred's potatoes up.</p> <p>W. 6th. Hauled out 11 loads of muck and applied it to that part of the orchard which has not previously been manured.</p> <p>Th. 7th. Hauled out three loads of manure and finished in the orchard. Robert plowing in the forenoon self spreading man.</p> <p>F. 8th. Hauling out manure to the pasture behind the orchard six loads. Robert hurt his one foot. G. Ruppel 1 Bushl. less ^1/2 lb.</p> <p>S. 9th. Hauling out manure 9 loads.</p> <p>M. 11th. Hauling out manure 11 loads. Robert thrashing in the forenoon, and making fence in the afternoon. Mr. Robert Craig paid One Dor. and a half for 3 Cows to bull.</p> <p>T. 12th. Four Bushls. and a half of peas Thrashen. Hauled out six loads of manure. Robert thrashing. March added 12^1/2 cents to my debt at James Georges. a letter from Illinois.</p> <p>W. 13th. Hauptners cow to bull. Robert thrashing. Incended saw horse etc.</p> <p>Th. 14th. Made some wood for James George. etc.</p> <p>F. 15th. Hauled out the wood. send for J.G. Cut some more wood for J. G.</p> <p>S. 16th. Hauled the wood to Port that I cut yesterday 5/8 cts of a Cord. 79 lbs of Pease to George Rupple. Six bags of oats about 11 Bushls. to mill to get ground for cattle. Robert found the first rat we have seen in this section. Cleaned up 3^1/2 Bushls. of peas.</p> <p>M. 18th. Mr J. Goble Killed two pigs for us. borrowed S. Bricker one pig which weighed 360 lbs at 6^1/2 cts per lb. which equals $23.40. Twenty three Dollrs Forty cents.</p> <p>T. 19th. Mr Gobble makred the Delfs lambs and received his wool from Robert. Mr Goble bought of Robert two sheep for $4. Dollrs Four.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Four Dollars. Robert thrashing. Put up the pig he weighed 240 lbs.</p> <p>W. 20th.</p> <p>Th. 21st. Fixing pig shed etc. Cleaned up 9 Bushels and a ^1/2 of peas.</p> <p>S. 23rd. Bought two ewes of Robert for the sum of Two Dolrs each One the ewe lamb he got in his division with Mr. Delf the other Campbell ewes lamb. Robert settled with Mr J.D. David Paid Interest on thirty one Dolrs at 12 per cent for the past year, als 1.15 cts. due from last year also for eight Bushls of wheat for seed at 110 cts p. B. $8.80 also 7 lbs of flax seed at 2 cts pr. lb. 11 cts. Mr David paid him for 3 cows to Bull last year 1.50 cts and cash on my a/c for the same number this year 150 cts. also acknowledged his indebtedness for lumber. Robert gave J. D David a Note for Forty One Dolrs payable on the 26th. of October 1866 bearing interest at the rate of 12 per cent per annum. Paid a difference in cash of One Dolr. twenty three cts. Robert received his old note on giving the new one. Robert paid our taxes for the present year. Fourteen Dolrs. nine cents and got a receipt in full. Robert settled with Dilman Bricker His note and interest amounts to Twenty nine fifty five. $29. 55 cts. he threw off forty cents and Robert paid him one Dolr. this makes all straight. Robert Let me have One Dolr cash. Robert paid Duncan Currie Two Dolrs on the Barn account this is settlement in full on that a/c. Paid the postage on the Globe for the past quarter 7^1/2 cts, lamp glass at Rubys 12^1/2 cts paid.</p> <p>M. 25th. Christmas.</p> <p>T. 26th. Paid Eight Dolrs to Roether on Detweiler &amp; Brickers A/C.</p> <p>W. 27th. Sold Henry Salter two Ewes for Four Dolrs.twenty five cents each $8.50. Chopping wood. Robert and Father saw my logs in the Gore.</p> <p>Th. 28th. Chopping wood. Robert &amp; Father sawing.</p> <p>F. 29th. Thrashing peas. Robert &amp; Father sawing Robert paid his Library fee for One Dolr. to Martin F. Eby. librarian.</p> <p>S. 30th. ^1/4 of a cord of wood for the church for which the Trustees allow me half a Dolr. Bought myself a pair of pants (cloth for) also lining for Fathers coat paid 2,50 cash and left 1.15 cts. of a balance at Gordons.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><a href="/index.php?title=Blank_Page&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Blank Page (page does not exist)">Blank Page</a></p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nathaniel Edward Leeder's Day Book and Memoranda. for the year 1866 January.</p> <p>M. 1st. C.F Schwendker cut a pair of pants for me. Attended the annual meeting of the Port Elgin Society of the new Jerusalem was appointed recording secretary and one of the trustees. promised two Dolrs towards the funds.</p> <p>T. 2nd. G. Ruppel J. Bartels &amp; myself as Trustees for the Society to Port Elgin held a meeting this morning, when we gave Bartels an order on the Treasurer of said Society for the sum of Four Dolrs. as pay for his services for lighting fires cleaning room etc. They agreed to allow me half a Dolr. for the wood I carried for church purposes. Barttls agreed to light fires keep room clean etc. for the present year for the sum of Four Dolrs. Hauled on One Cord and a quarter of wood for James George shoemaker on a/c.</p> <p>Th. 4th. Last Monday Robert paid a balance due Moses Detweiler on a note the said Moses held against him of Two Dolrs forty five cents to Samuel Roether who marked his name off the note and also put the amount on the back of the Note but holds the note to help him in his settlement with the parties concerned. Self mending pails. Robert thrashing peas.</p> <p>F. 5th. Sharped buck saw, cut some wood, thrashed in the afternoon. Robert writing letter to Margerate Wiffin.</p> <p>S. 6th. Took 17 Bushls. of peas to be chopped in the afternoon helping C F S to clean up some wheat for a grist for us. Thomas Cummings paid 50 cts for the use of my bull. Robert thrashing. Besides the peas to mill we cleaned up 4 Bls. for Mr J Goble and 3^1/2 B. for the pigs.</p> <p>M. 7th. Yesterday the thermometer in the early morning was 12 below Zero and continued about Zero all day, today at sunrise 14 below and all day only a few degrees above weather sunny &amp; clear without</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>wind, Robert and me thrashing peas.</p> <p>T. 8th. Went to mll with a grist from C F S which weighed 11 Bushls. and 36 lbs Weighed a bag of corn for C F S. weight 109 lbs. Brought home the chopped peas. Robert &amp; myself thrashing peas this afternoon.</p> <p>W. 9th. School meeting in the forenoon, afternoon feeding, thrashing etc. agreed with Mr Lehnen to clean the stove pipes at the big school house for fifty cents</p> <p>Th. 10th. Robert &amp; myself getting turnips into the cellar. Father in the afternoon thrashing.</p> <p>F. 11th. Picking over potatoes in the cellar. Mutter has made 3 pairs of mits for our family on a/c.</p> <p>S. 12th. This morning Robert &amp; myself thrashing. This afternoon cleaned the pipes at the school house received half a Dolr for it and paid it on church a/c Fetched the grist from mill, also a bag full of corn meal for C F S from mill.</p> <p>M. 14th. This morning me &amp; Robert were examining the mountain lot, this afternoon thrashing peas.</p> <p>T. 15th. Thrashing timothy &amp; flax seed.</p> <p>W. 16th. Thrashing timothy and Flax etc.</p> <p>Th. 17th. Hauling home fire wood etc.</p> <p>F. 18th. Nicknacks</p> <p>S. 19th. Do</p> <p>S. 20th. Lady cow calved a bull calf.</p> <p>M. Thrashing peas cleaning up peas etc.</p> <p>T. 22nd. Cutting wood in the Gore.</p> <p>W. 23rd. Thrashing peas.</p> <p>Th. 24th. Hauled wood for James George. A pair of Boots for Fred $2.50 of James George on A/C. Schwendker and myself sent off $2.85 to __ Doyle of Owen Sound as payment of assessment made on us as members of the <a href="/index.php?title=Bevar%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Bevar? (page does not exist)">Bevar?</a> Mutual insurance company. Schwendker paid $1.30 and myself $1.55 of the above amount I requested. The letter, Schwendker owes me 14 cents on this a/c. One barrel of Salt of Ruby &amp; Hilker $2.25 on a/c.</p> <p>F. 25th. Hauled one load of wood to Port Elgin to Jame George, with yesterdays this makes One cord and a quarter</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>this afternoon cutting wood.</p> <p>S. 26th. Finished thrashing part of the mow of peas cleaned them up and commenced thrashing Oats. 10 bushls of peas to add to pea a/c.</p> <p>S. 27th. Sister Lizzie paid us a Visit.</p> <p>M. 28th. Hauled turnips. Thrashed oats.</p> <p>T. 29th. Thrashing oats cleaned up timothy seed.</p> <p>W. 30th. Cleaned up and took to Port Elgin 24 Bushls. of peas sold them to Ruby &amp; Hilker for 48 cents per B. equal to $11.56, paid Ruby for drawing out three Deeds. and registering the same $8.25, also One barrel of salt $2.25 received cash $1.06</p> <p>Th. 31st. Cleaned up peas. carried 19 B. 45 lbs of peas &amp; sold them to Ruby &amp; Hilker 8^1/2 yds of cotton @ 22 cts per yd=$1.87. From Monday the 8th of Janry, I have misdated, and am therefore one day behind time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February</p> <p>Th. 1st. Cleaned up peas. Carried 19 B.s 45 lbs of peas to Port Elgin and sold them to Ruby &amp; Hilker @ 48 cts per B. =$9.48. Bought of Ruby and Hilker 8^1/2 yds of cotton @ 22 cts. per yd=$1.87.</p> <p>F. 2nd. Bought of E. Gordon 16 yds of smock stuff at 35 cts per yd= $5.60 Tape 15 cts Nutmegs 5 cts. Total $6.80 Paid postage on a registered letter containing Two Dolrs as subscription Due for last years Globe to no. 864 postage 7 cts also on two weeks for the Globe 5 cts. Magazine 2 cts. This makes me straight with the Postmaster to this date.</p> <p>S. 3rd. Thrashing Oats, Robert cleaning up in the barn. Very stormy.</p> <p>M. 5th. Thrashing oats etc.</p> <p>T. 6th. Finished thrashing Oats, cleaned them up, took Mr. Gobles mill home etc. Also Two bags of peas.</p> <p>W. 7th. Cleaned up and preparing for thrashing. 6 Bushls of peas for the pigs.</p> <p>Th. 8th. Thrashing this forenoon with Andersons Machine. C F S. and Baler. James Craig and Moffat Salter and Henry Hayden John Staffords team and his Son Abel, Hutchinsons team and his son, Hugoes horse and John Bastedo and Mr. Martin.</p> <p>F. 9th. Went to mill with a Grist to chop consisting of 9 B of peas and 17 B.s of Oats, brought it back with me.</p> <p>S. 10th. Making a maul splitting wood etc.</p> <p>M. 12th. Hauling in Turnips.</p> <p>T. 13th. Splitting &amp; hauling wood. Hauled one load to The Doctors.</p> <p>W. 14th. Splitting wood, sawing wood, cleaning up in the barn, Father ^1/4 of a day helping Iden. This leaves 3 days and ^3/4 day Iden.</p> <p>Th. 15th. Father 1 day with Iden for which he gets a pigs head. Robert and me Thrashing, cleaned up one Bushl. of peas This makes 3 Bushls for the pigs</p> <p>F. 16th. Thrashing peas cutting wood etc.</p> <p>S. 17th. Do 2^1/2 Bushls of peas for pigs. Received 2 Nos. of Canada Farmer Vol. 2nd.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>M. 19th. Commenced to haul firewood, broke the sleigh, to the sleigh to Kennedys to get it fixed.</p> <p>T. 20th. Cleaned up pease and commenced to clean up wheat Received of Mr J Goble One Dolr. on Mr Delfs A/C. this he owes me on the Trade we made with our Horses.</p> <p>W. 21st. Cleaned up the fall wheat. 12 Bushls.</p> <p>Th. 22nd. Cleaning up spring wheat.</p> <p>F. 23rd. Cleaning up spring wheat. etc. A pail of flour to Mrs David.</p> <p>S. 24th. Finished cleaning up spring wheat. Put away 18 B. of wheat for seed, and 24 B. of wheat for family use. Bought of Mr J Goble an inch and half auger for 25 cts. Posted a letter to Uncle Fred. engaged four bushls of barley.</p> <p>M. 26th. Grinding axes all day. C F S. flour. from us.</p> <p>T. 27th. Fetched the sleigh from Kennedys $1.50 for repairing on A/C. sawing &amp; splitting wood.</p> <p>W. 28th. Took our wheat to market, sold it to Ruby &amp; Hilker for 91 cts. per Bushl. Total amount of wheat 45 Bs. 47 lbs. at 91 cs. equals $41.42 cts. Settled with C F Schwendker to this date. My A/C against him $78.61. his A/C against me $83.94^1/4 paid him $2.89^1/2 and am still indebted to him $2.40. After paying C F S. for the wheat we had borrowed of him 20 Bs. 58 lbs which at 91 cs. per B. = $19.07 this deducted from $41.42 leaves $22.35 cts.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March</p> <p>Th. 1st. Carried John Kennedy 6 Bs ad two thirds of potatoes at 30 c. per B. = $2.00. Posted a money letter and registered the same; it was to the Agricultural Mutual Insurance company and contained Three Dolrs. Bought and paid for a pair of shoes for Albert $1.00 of James George. Cut some wood and fetched the sow from Zants boar, due Zant 50 c. for the same.</p> <p>F 2nd. Mr. J. Goble Killed four pigs and a calf for us.</p> <p>S. 3rd. Took two pigs and the calf to Port Elgin to sell, sold the pigs to E Gordon the pay to be half cash and the other half trade, they weighed each 175 lbs = 350 at 5^3/4 = $20.12 Paid Roberts A/C. $4.50. paid my own A/C $2.45. received cash $10.00. and a due bill for $3.16 = $20-12. Sold 1 hind quarter of Veal to John Stafford at 5 cts per lb. weight 23 lbs which = equals $115. Paid him for half a days Thrashing with team $1.00. and received 15 cts cash. Sold Gordon and Duncan 1 hind quarter of Veal at 5 c. weight 22^1/2 equals 112^1/2 c goods 57^1/2 cts. due bill fifty five. Sold 1 fore quarter of Veal to John MacIntosh @ 4c. weight 21 lbs equals 84 c. on A/C. sold Lehnen 42^1/2 cents worth and paid him 7^1/2 cents cash and let the whole go to my a/c with the new church society. Sold Robert MacLachlin 28 cts worth on a/c. Sold Tobias Shantz 25 cts worth cash. Paid Mr John Goble 25 c. for an inch and half auger. Fetched a grist from the mill for Mr. Goble. Bought a pair of shoes of J. George for my wife $1.75 pd.</p> <p>M. 5th. Paid George Roppel $10.00 cash on his A/C which amounts to $17.50 from which I have to deduct for 3 Bushls of peas at 42 c. per B. $1.44 c. and I gave him six cents of to make it $1.50 so that there is an amount of six Dolrs. still due him. Took 11 Bushls of peas to mill to chop for the cattle.</p> <p>T. 6th. Helped Schwendker to commence at the saw logs and prepared to go to mill took a grist to mill 8 bags of wheat. and one of corn. Wood to of George 1 cord = 80 cts. Bought of Dilman Bricker. Two collers two pair of harness</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and two back straps for $7.50 for which I have given him my Note payable 1 of Jan. 1867. Omitted in last Saturdays entry paid the Doctor $5.25 c. which settles my A/C with him.</p> <p>W. 7th. Skiding logs in the Gore.</p> <p>Th. 8th. Cleaned up barn floor thrashed beans, thrashing peas. Father &amp; Vater cut the big hemlock into logs.</p> <p>F. 9th. Hauled in two loads of turnips. In the afternoon skiding saw logs.</p> <p>S. 10th. Helping C F S. to get out posts for his hog pen. went to mill left 25 lbs of flour at <a href="/index.php?title=%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="? (page does not exist)">?</a> on Robs A/C to pay contribution to tea meeting.</p> <p>M. 12th. Hauling home firewood. Made axe handle etc. Robert cutting rail timber. Took 96 lbs of flour to Mr J D Davids to pay the 95 lbs we borrowed of him sometime since.</p> <p>T. 13th. Hauling and rail timber.</p> <p>W. 14th. Thrashing &amp; getting out rail timber.</p> <p>Th. 15th. Getting out rail timber. Clemens on the hill a cow to bull.</p> <p>F. 16th. Getting out rail timber.</p> <p>S. 17th. Thrashing peas.</p> <p>M. 19th. Getting out rail timber.</p> <p>T. 20th. Getting out rail timber.</p> <p>W. 21st. Cleaned up peas and took 14 Bushls to mill to be chopped, three Bushls. of peas used by the pigs which should have been entered before. Father All day helping Mr. J. Goble in Stuarts bush. Chopping firewood for J. George.</p> <p>Th. 22nd. Chopping firewood for J. George.</p> <p>F. 23rd. Do. Do.</p> <p>S. 24th. Hauled wood to James George 4.^5/8 Cords. at 80 c. p. c. George mended my boot 10 c. on a/c.</p> <p>M. 26th. Making and hauling cedar logs to Port. for planks for Roberts cellar J. MacKintosh mended a sleigh shoe 50 c. on A/C. One Bushl. of clover seed of E. Gordon $7.50 on a/c.</p> <p>T. 27th. Getting out cedar.</p> <p>W. 28th. Getting out cedar.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Th. 29th. Getting out cedar. Father helping Stuart with the sawing machine.</p> <p>F. 30th. Good Friday</p> <p>S. 31st. Noah Clemens with a cow to Bull. Getting out cedar.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April</p> <p>M. 2nd Delivered a load of cedar posts (17) to John C. Kennedy which Robert promised toward fencing in the marker square. Getting out cedar.</p> <p>T. 3rd. Getting out cedar. Robert send a Leader news. to Aunt George.</p> <p>W. 4th. Hauled cedar to the point of the Gore. Omitted last Monday to state that Father was helping Mr. Campbell to saw wood.</p> <p>Th. 5th. This morning to Port Elgin 1 plow share of Gordons on A/C. Afternoon thrashing peas. Robert choping firewood.</p> <p>F. 6th. Thrashing peas. One of Mr. Delfs ewes brought forth two lambs, a black and a white one the black one died.</p> <p>S. 7th. Thrashing peas Robert paid Iden $27. on his Note.</p> <p>S. 8th. One of Mr Delfs ewes lambed one lamb.</p> <p>M. 9th One of Mr Delfs ewes lambed but the lamb died. Thrashing peas. Sold my Florence heifer to Mr. Samuel Bricker for the sum of Twenty two Dolrs. Ten of which is to be cash the rest to settle the Note they hold against me and also Roberts A/C.</p> <p>T. 10th. Finished thrashing peas &amp; cleaning them up. Father helping Iden to saw wood.</p> <p>W. 11th. Cleaned up peas etc. Father helping Iden.</p> <p>Th. 12th. Cleaning peas hauled a load of turnips etc.</p> <p>F. 13th. Cleaning peas. Father helping Iden. Robert to mill with eight bags of oats, and Fetched his plow from Kennedys Robert paid him a Dolr. and a half in the shape of an order he got from Delf on him. MacLachlin fixed the small bolt that holds the share on. Robert settled with Bricker received my Note $7.50 and a receipt for his A/C/ $4.71 cts. and Ten Dolrs. in cash. We cleaned up 45 Bushls. of peas this time.</p> <p>S. 14th. Iden brought onions for which he wants half a bushl of chicken feed. Rosa cow of a calf last night. Robert and myself emptied the water out of the cellar.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April</p> <p>S. 14th. Robert went to Port Elgin with 12 B. 17 lbs of potatoes. Six Bushls 16 lbs for Kennedy and Six Bushls 1 lb for MacLachlin, fetched the chopt stuff from mill.</p> <p>M. 16th. Picking over potatoes and laying them where the water cannot reach them.</p> <p>T. 17th. Picking potatoes in the cellar. Father draging in the pasture field. C F S. plowing half day for spring wheat.</p> <p>W. 18th. Sowed 15 Bushls. of peas on 5^1/2 acres of ground C F S. plowing all day. Last night a letter from Uncle Fred Parker.</p> <p>Th. 19th. Sowed 49 pints of Clover seed on seven acres of ground also mixed therewith 21 pints of Timothy. C F S. plowing this afternoon. Robert and myself tried my little oxen at the plowing this morning. Fred bought Alberts shoes from Mr Georges where they had been to be mended.</p> <p>F. 20th Making fence for C F S. ^3/4 of a day. C F S. ^3/4 of a day plowing for us. Bought of Gordon 4 slow chains and a quarter of oil linseed.</p> <p>S. 21.st. ^1/2 day fence making for C F S. C F S. plowing all day for us. Robert hauled the balance of the turnips home, then fetched some Hemlock trees home and planted them out in front of the house.</p> <p>M. 23rd. C F S. plowing. Robert draging. Self splitting wood. Father picking Stones and Stumps. ow T. 24th. C F S. half day plowing. This finished the plowing for wheat and barley. Sowed 5^1/2 bushls. of wheat on rather better than 3^1/2 of land.</p> <p>W. 25th. Draging with two teams Father helping. Rob: chopping firewood.</p> <p>Th. 26th. Self on the sick list with cold. Robert rolling, Father draging. Fetched my ox collars from the harness makers The fixing and neck straps cost one Dolr. 25 cts. to be paid in butter or cash.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Fetched the cleoises and two end irons for whippletrees from John MacKintoshs cleoises 78 c. others 50 c. Fetched a pair of <a href="/index.php?title=Bobousgs%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Bobousgs? (page does not exist)">bobousgs?</a> from James George $2.50 settled our old A/C to this date. The balance from last A/C and the shoes today leave me in his debt $3.27^1/2 cts.</p> <p>F. 27th. Sowing seed on the field next to Schwendkers where I sowed seed last year where it did not take well. Rob. chopping wood. Father draging. Lady and Amy cows took the bull.</p> <p>S. 28th. Self spliting wood Father and Robert draging. Richard Hayden had 42^1/2 lbs. of wheat for seed paid 50 cents on the same.</p> <p>M. 30th. Robert began to plow for Oats. Self chopping and splitting wood. Father picking up and burning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May.</p> <p>T. 1st. Robert plowing; Father picking up and burning. Self chopping and splitting wood. Sold Lady cow to Mr Robert Craig over the river for $21.00 and received five of that amount.</p> <p>W. 2nd. Chopping &amp; splitting wood. Robert at plow.</p> <p>Th. 3rd. Chopping and splitting wood. Robert at plow. Father half day draging for C F S with my little oxen.</p> <p>F. 4th. Father whole day draging for C F S. An Order on Anderson from C F for 50 cts. Sow to Andersons boar paid by order from C F S.</p> <p>S. 5th. Robert plowing, self chopping and Father draging.</p> <p>M. 7th. Hauling wood home, Robert plowing.</p> <p>T. 8th. Plowing getting wood home etc. Hauling wood.</p> <p>Th. 10th. Mr Craig paid me the balamce on the cow and took her away. Sowed 2^1/2 of oats 6^1/2 B. skiding logs plowing etc.</p> <p>F. 11th. Split some rails. Plowing Commenced to get the muck together. Paid Iden $3.00 this makes it square on the note. Paid Ellen G. 1.25</p> <p>S. 12th. Getting manure together. Sent a grist of peas to mill to be chopped 12 B. and 1 of oats. Sent 63 lbs of beans to Gordons.</p> <p>S. 13th. Robert Craig a heifer to Bull.</p> <p>M. 14th. Posted a letter to Uncle Fred containing a P.O.U. for £4.00 Sterling. Paid Lehnen fifty cents for same also 48 cts for mending tins. Roberts Beauty heifer to Bull.</p> <p>T. 15th. Stuarts cow to bull. Plowing draging and getting manure together.</p> <p>W. 16th. Getting Manure Together, draging, plowing etc. Paid Mutter One Dolr in work done.</p> <p>Th. 17th. Sowed 2^1/2 acres of wheat: about 3 Bs. Father draging Robert plowing. Nat. getting manure together.</p> <p>F. 18th. Getting manure together. Draging &amp; Plowing.</p> <p>S. 19th. Getting manure together, Plowing draging pulling down old log fence etc.</p> <p>M. 21st. Father for Mr. John Goble loging. Robert diging stump draging plowing emptied the sheep place of manure</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>T. 22nd Four Bushls. of barley of Iden Goble. Sowed the barley on 1^3/4 of land. Father draging Robert getting out the stumps.</p> <p>W. 23rd. Father hoeing stumps. Robert &amp; Self stumping.</p> <p>Th. 24th. Stumping picking up etc. John Davidsons cow to Bull.</p> <p>F. 25th. Stumping, Father picking up roots etc. in the wheatfields</p> <p>S. 26th. Stumping etc. Carried J. George 8 Bushls. of potatoes at 25 c. per B. = $2.00.</p> <p>Th. 28th. Getting stone off stumping etc.</p> <p>F. 29th. Getting off roots. Took out 5 loads of manure.</p> <p>W. 30th. Got out 7 loads of manure. Robert plowing a little. Vaters cow to bull again.</p> <p>Th. 31st. Hauling out manure 15 loads. Plowing etc.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June.</p> <p>F. 1st. Finished hauling out manure for the corn land. 9 loads today. Planted some corn yellow also pumpkins. Rob plowing.</p> <p>S. 2nd. Plowing, planted more corn and pumpkin seed in the afternoon. Father went to mill with 17 bushls. of peas to chop for the cattle.</p> <p>M. 4th. Hauling home cedar from the Goderich road. Frederic Stafford a cow to bull.</p> <p>T. 5th. Hauling as yesterday. Salter a cow to bull.</p> <p>W. 6th. Finished hauling cedar. Plowing broke my plow. Stuarts cow to bull the second time.</p> <p>Th. 7th. Planted my Kidney potatoes, also beans and sowed flax.</p> <p>F. 8th. Robert took Rawns truck home, we had it in use three days = 75 c. this pays for the cow to bull last year and we owe Rawn 25c. Robert since Wensday noon hauling to and from the saw mill finished planting corn yesterday and pumpkins this morning. planted carrot and beet seed also some potatoe onions, and between three and four hundred cabbage plants. Omitted last Wednesday a pair of shoes for Ed of J. George One Dolr. Mending two chains at J McKintoshs yesterday 10 c.</p> <p>S. 9th. Splitting rails split 114. Robert Hauling lumber mending chain at J. MacIntoshes.</p> <p>M. 11th. Hauling out manure 16 loads. Robert took the plow to Port Elgin and in the afternoon was splitting rails. Sunday night old Rosa took the bull.</p> <p>T. 12th. Hauling out manure 17 loads. Robert plowing.</p> <p>W. 13th. Hauling out manure 16 loads. Robert plowing. Signed my name to become a homeguardsman in P.E.</p> <p>Th. 14th. Morn. hauled out 10 loads of manure. afternoon draging Rob plowing. forenoon fetched plow from Rob MacLachlin in the afternoon. Mac fixed a land side cost $2.50.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>F. 15th. Hauling out manure and finished hauling 18 loads. Rob plowing.</p> <p>S. 16th. Father and myself at C F S. loging. Robert plowing.</p> <p>M. 18th. Made a gate for my place. Rob planting out Trees.</p> <p>T. 19th. Laying out the Gore lines, made a piece of fence round the barn etc.</p> <p>W. 20th. Commenced Shearing the sheep. Mr. Hugoe a cow to bull. Father &amp; Robert levelling in the gore.</p> <p>Th. 21st. Finished shearing sheep in the middle of the afternoon altogether 16. Made a gate for the Barnyard. Father to mill with fall wheat 13 Bushls.</p> <p>F. 22nd. Father to mill again took bags of Oats to chop, fetched the wheat grist home, a pail of lime of J. Goble. Omitted yesterday the sow had thirteen pigs. I was splitting rails 161 at the Gore.</p> <p>S. 23rd. Splitting rails again. 186. Father and Rob leveling. Paid Duncan Anderson $4.50 cts. which is payment in full for thrashing this last winter, also a balance that was left from the winter before. Mr J. Goble Drilled our Turnips.</p> <p>M. 25th. Mr J Goble altered the lambs and weighed the wool (Delfs and Roberts) 62 lbs which divided haves Robert 31 lbs. Bought Mr Delfs share for thirty cents per lb and allow my a third for washing leaves 20^1/2 lbs equal to $6.15. this has to be paid in september. Father Rob. and self hoeing corn. Hugo a cow to bull.</p> <p>T. 26th. Hoeing corn.</p> <p>W. 27th. Hoeing corn,beans, potatoes onions etc.</p> <p>Th. 28th. splitting rails</p> <p>F. 29th. splitting rails</p> <p>S. 30th. splitting rails Father ^1/2 day branding.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July.</p> <p>M. 2nd. Splitting rails, and commenced to build fence. Robert Staffords cow to Bull by Bill Clemens.</p> <p>T. 3rd. Making fence. Robert commenced road work.</p> <p>W. 4th. Making fence, commenced planting potatoes in the Gore. Robert working on the road. C F S. heifer to bull.</p> <p>Th. 5th. I went to work on the road. Robert hauling rails, Father planting potatoes.</p> <p>F. 6th. Working on the road, Robert amongst the rails and Father planting potatoes. Planted beet seed in garden.</p> <p>S. 7th. Father finished planting potatoes, self building fence splitting rails etc. Rob. getting out rail timber.</p> <p>S. 8th. Hayden a cow to bull.</p> <p>M. 9th. Hayden a cow, J Goble a cow to bull. Father and Rob. on the road, self rail splitting, fence making etc.</p> <p>T. 10th. Robert working on the road finished our work for this season. Hayden a cow to bull. Bought of E. Gordon 1 spade 1.37^1/2 c. and one grass scythe 1.12^1/2 c. on A/C.</p> <p>W. 11th. Father to Zants raising, Robt plowing, Commenced cutting grass yesterday afternoon and continued at it today. Omitted on the 10th, Two pigs to John Davidson at 75 c. each 1.50 for which he will split some rails at 50 c per hundred.</p> <p>Th. 12th. Finished cutting and hauled two loads of hay. Robt plowing.</p> <p>F. 13th. Pick Nick: hauled two loads of hay.</p> <p>S. 14th. Tom Mogg brought a cow to bull either for Eby or Bower. hoeing turnips. Robert finished plowing at the Gore.</p> <p>S. 15th. Mr. D David had the bull in his pasture <a href="/index.php?title=%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="? (page does not exist)">?</a></p> <p>M. 16th. Hoeing turnips, sowed turnip seed at the Gore half sweed and half aberdeen. Father draging at the Gore.</p> <p>T. 17th. Hoeing turnips.</p> <p>W. 18th. Yesterday and this morning planted out cabbage plants and sowed late seed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Th. 19th.</p> <p>F. 20th.</p> <p>S. 21st. Building fence across the field above the barn and finished it this evening. Plowing all day. Rob diging post holes.</p> <p>M. 23rd. Commenced to cut timothy hay.</p> <p>T. 24th. Cutting the forenoon hauled some in this afternoon.</p> <p>W. 25th. Cutting the forenon, hauling in this afternoon.</p> <p>Th. 26th. Finished cutting and hauling.</p> <p>F. 27th. Fixed my grain cradle and Rakes, Rob plowing.</p> <p>S. 28th. Finished fixing the fence across the field above the barn.</p> <p>S. 29th. C F S.s cow to bull.</p> <p>M. 30th. Commenced to cut wheat (winter)</p> <p>T. 31st. Hoeing corn.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August</p> <p>W. 1st. Hoeing corn.</p> <p>Th. 2nd. Hoeing Turnips.</p> <p>F. 3rd. Cut some wheat plowing etc.</p> <p>S. 4th. Cutting wheat. The past week the bull was to Mr. J. D. Davidsons Cows. Sent 10^1/2 of flour with bag to Levi Eby.</p> <p>S. 5th. The Rev. Turk preached in German on the evening of Th. F. &amp; S. today administered the Sacrement of baptism to two children and the Sacrement of the Lords Supper to those who were willing to partake thereof: before the Sacrements he preached in German; in the evening in English.</p> <p>M. 6th. Finished cutting fall wheat.</p> <p>T. 7th. Commenced cutting peas in the afternoon. commenced hauling in fall wheat 14 loads or 7 bushls.</p> <p>W. 8th. Finished hauling in fall wheat 200 Shock. Mr. Eby brought back the flour he borrowed.</p> <p>Th. 9th. I was making fence for C F S. and Vater was cutting peas for me in return. Father and Robert cutting peas.</p> <p>F. 10th. Making fence for C F S. and Vater in return was helping Robert to cut peas. Father helping Eby to thrash at Davids.</p> <p>S. 11th. Vater helping me &amp; Robert to cut peas we finish. Father this afternoon helping Stuart to thrash.</p> <p>M. 13th. Fixed a tongue into the wagon etc.</p> <p>T. 14th. Took the wool to Port Elgin to be manufactured and the plows to be fixed. Gave J. MacIntosh $1.50 in cash to buy two new shares in Southampton. Received a letter from Uncle Fred. fixed my ox yoke.</p> <p>W. 15th. Cutting timothy seed and turning peas.</p> <p>Th. 16th. Mowing barley Rob cutting timothy seed Father diging thistles and draging.</p> <p>F. 17th. C F S. ^3/4 of a day hauling in peas for us. Salter a cow to bull.</p> <p>S. 18th. C F S. ^1/2 day hauling in peas for us. Last evening and this morning ^1/4 of day hauling wheat for C F S.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Salter a cow to bull.</p> <p>M. 20th. Finished hauling in peas. Hauled in some barley finished cutting barley, hauled in some timothy seed. Mr J. Goble took away one of the Delts sheep lambs the best.</p> <p>T. 21st. Robert &amp; Father cutting peas for C F S. Self cutting wheat.</p> <p>W. 22nd. Cutting wheat. Mr. Goble took away four of the oldest of Mr Delfs sheep to pasture them.</p> <p>Th. 23rd. Finished cutting the spring wheat in the field below the orchard; 126 shocks Mr J. Goble a cow to bull Lamberts.</p> <p>F. 24th. ^3/4 of a load of dry wood to George Roppel = $1.12^1/2 Fetched my plow from Joh MacIntoshes: Also a pickle barrel from Johnsons the cooper = $1.00 on A/C. Finished getting the barley up.</p> <p>S. 25th. cutting oats, Father draging Robert cutting grass seed.</p> <p>M. 27th. 93 lbs. of flour with the bg from Mr Davids some of this they owe us the balance they lent us. Finished cutting oats. Robert commenced plowing for wheat in the pea stubble. Father draging. I Killed old Billy the ram.</p> <p>T. 28th, Robt. plowing Father draging part of the day. Fetched Robs. plow from Port Elgin. The coulter was laid two wedges made for same and a small bolt for the little clevis in the head also a small chain mended by Johnny MacIntosh. bought a pea screen for Roberts farming mill from MacMurchy.</p> <p>W. 29th. Plowing this Morning, this afternoon hauled in some spring wheat.</p> <p>Th. 30th. Robert and myself plowing.</p> <p>F. 31st. Robert and myself plowing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September</p> <p>S. 1st. Robert and myself went to C F S. and hauled in one load of peas for him. Robt. and self plowing rest of the day. Father ^3/6 of a day thrashing peas for Stuart.</p> <p>M. 3rd. Father and myself thrashing for Eby half a day. Thomas Cummings' cow to bull, binding oats.</p> <p>T. 4th. Hauling oats.</p> <p>W. 5th. Father and me thrashing at Salters ^1/2 day. Father half day at J. Gobles thrashing. Finished getting up Oats.</p> <p>Th. 6th. Robert &amp; Father half day helping J. Goble to get his straw into the barn. Draging.</p> <p>F. 7th. Plowing. Salters little red cow a second time.</p> <p>S. 8th. Robert and myself plowing.</p> <p>M. 10th. 18. Bushls. &amp; 10 lbs of Fall wheat of James Stuart, by my steelyards. Lent Eby some salt. Robert plowing, Father and myself cleaning wheat etc.</p> <p>T. 11th. Thrashing and cleaning spring wheat for a grist .</p> <p>W. 12th. Wet to mill with a grist, borrowed of C F S. 13 Bushls of Oats. 94 lbs of oats for Varter of C F S. J. MacKintosh made me four hooks and eight bolts in all 75 cts.</p> <p>Th. 13th. I owed 5^1/2 acres 8 or 9 bushls of wheat on 5 acres of land. and draged it once. Father half day thrashing for J. Stuart. Robert and his oxen half day helping to haul barley for C F S.</p> <p>F. 14th. Draging in wheat, &amp; plowing.</p> <p>S. 15th. Plowing, finished. Robert &amp; his oxen Myself and oxen and Father half day hauling in peas for C.F.S.</p> <p>M. 17th. Draging Robert &amp; Father thrashing for C F S. Thomas Cummings heifer to bull.</p> <p>T. 18th. Father helping C F S. to thrash peas. Sowed the last of our fall wheat some of it over a bushl and a half per acre and some a little under.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>W. 19th. Father to Mr. Heugoes thrashing. Robert and I finished draging in the fall wheat: I thrashed some peas.</p> <p>Th. 20th. Cleaned up about five bushls. of peas. This afternoon Father and Robert went to C F S. draging but it came on wet so that the two together only made half a day. I was helping father to make ditch.</p> <p>F. 21st Father &amp; Robert ^3/4 of a day at C F Ss. The oxen 1^1/4 day. Myself half day sowing.</p> <p>S. 22nd. Myself half day sowing wheat. Robert and oxen &amp; Father and oxen draging, Hugoes heifer to bull.</p> <p>M. 24th. Cutting and hauling wheat.</p> <p>T. 25th. Received of C.F. Schwendker the sum of Sixty Six Dolrs this money Share borrowed of him to pay the Instalment nearly due on my land, to the Canada Trust and Loan Com. made some covers for Roberts grain boxes etc.</p> <p>W. 26th. Borrowed $2.00 of Iden Goble. Obtained a post office order of J.J. Lehnen for the sum of Sixty Seven Dolrs and Sent the same in a registered letter to J. H. Mason, Secretary of the Canada Permanent Credit and Savings Society Toronto.</p> <p>Th. 27th. Doing a little at C. F. S's new stable. Cutting wheat and hauled the same. Twenty five lbs of Pork of Mutter</p> <p>F. 28th. Working at C F Ss stable, Finished cutting and hauling wheat.</p> <p>S. 29th. Sundries. Working at C F S.s stable.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October</p> <p>M. 1st. Attended the Council meeting. Robert after the thrashing machine.</p> <p>T. 2nd. Working at C.F.S.'s stable. Robert thrashing Timothy seed.</p> <p>W. 3rd. Father and Robert at Craigs thrashing I was preparing our barn. Mr. Hugo bought seven of Mr. Delfs sheep so that Robert is now rid of the sheep which he had on shares.</p> <p>Th. 4th. Robert and Father thrashing half day at Craigs . This afternoon we commenced to thrash peas with James Daltons machine. Levi Eby and his team, Iden Goble, Richard Hayden, Moffat Craig, Robert Craig, John Davidson, James Stuart Vater ^1/4 of a day.</p> <p>F. 5th. At the peas again. Levi Eby, James Craig, Robert Craig, Moffat Craig, Richard Hayden, John Davidson, Vater, James Stuart, ^1/4 of a day. Finished thrashing peas. cleaned up peas 120 Bushls. PickNick yesterday. 2 B. 16 lbs of oats of C F S. Mr Goble Killed my sheep.</p> <p>S. 6 Thrashed Barley, wheat and part of the Oats. Levi Eby, and team William Martin and Hugoes team Noah Clemens and team. Robert Craig, Moffat Craig, James Stuart, John Davidson, James Salter, John Goble. Richard Hayden, Vater, whole day. James Dalton charged Ten Dolrs. for his time. Four Bus. Thirty lbs. of Oats of C F S.</p> <p>M. 7th. Robert and me cleaning up the barn, Father loging for Richard Hayden.</p> <p>T. 8th. Cleaned up barley 40 Bushls.</p> <p>W. 9th. Went to mill with a grist. Took a bag full of spring wheat for Mutter weight 2 B. 24 lbs. at One Dolr. fifteen five cents per Bushl. I owe William Goble 7 cents for a letter. this letter contained my receipt from Toronto for money paid The Trust and loan company.</p> <p>Th. 10th. Cleaning up wheat and hauling it to market. Sold our fall wheat to Ruby &amp; Hilker for 140^1/2 c. per Bushl.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>F. 11th. Cleaning and hauling in fall wheat.</p> <p>S. 13th. Finished cleaning up the fall wheat and hauling it in : altogether it amounts to 134 Bushls, 29 lbs at 140^1/2 c per bushl = 188.94 cts. Ruby paid me 189 Dolrs. Paid old Mr Detweiler 25 cts for a dinner I had with him on the day of the Council meeting. Paid James George for a pair of boots for Ed also a pair of shoes for Mary also the balance on old A/C Six Dolrs - Seventy five cents. Bought two caps at 40 c each for the boys also one hat for myself $1.40</p> <p>M 15th. Put the pea straw back into the barn and hauled some logs to be cut.</p> <p>T. 16. Paid James Stuart for 18 B 27 lbs of wheat @ 140^1/2 c. $26.00. This is the wheat we had of him for seed. Paid J.J. Lehnen Three Dolrs on Church A/C. Mary Eleven Ten Dolrs. Father and Me ^1/2 day thrashing for Levi Eby.</p> <p>W. 17th. Diging the kidney potatoes gathering corn etc. Father helping Craigs to put straw in the barn. Robert had Twenty Dolrs this morning, and settled with Gordon.</p> <p>Th. 18th. Father and mayself dug Freds potatoes and the rest of the day were gathering corn. Robert Hauling lumber from the mill also brought the chopped Oats from mill. Yesterday Kaufmans heifer to bull, by John Smiths boys, Today John Smiths cow to bull by same. Settled with Iden Goble his bill against me Two Dolrs twelve and a half cents. Father owes him four days labor and this will make us straight to this date. Robert paid the interest on Idens Mortgage to the thirteenth of last July. Thirty Dolrs. also interest on interest on to this date. 40 c. Settled with Mr John Goble for labour on Schwendkers barn floor One Dolr fifty cents, and for Wool which I have of Mr Delf. 21 lbs. at 30 c. = 6.30 c. this settles the ac between us to this date. Robert settled with Mr Joh Goble his A/C against Robert for labour also two years interest on the mortgage Twenty four Dolrs. Seventy cents. Roberts A/C against him Eighteen Dolrs Sixty eight cents leaving</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>a balance due Mr Goble of Six Dolrs. and two cent paid him which makes all square to this date. Robert made out a bill against Mr A Delf for Keep of sheep from the time their agreement expired to the third of October, for the sum of Two Dolrs. Twenty five cents. As there were three lambs to divide between Delf and Robert valued each at One Dolr. fifty cents each and as Robert has two of them he would owe Mr Delf Seventy five cents this would leave a balance of One Dolr and fifty cents due Robert, thus Mr Goble paid him so they are square to this date.</p> <p>F. 19th. Kaufman a heifer to bull. Commenced to gathr corn but it came on wet.</p> <p>S. 20th. Hanging up tobacco, husking corn etc.</p> <p>M. 22nd. Settled with Edward Gordon Paid him Twenty three Dolrs. Thirty three cents, Settled with Robert MacLachlin his A/C against me for land side for plow $2.50. strap etc. for sleigh .80 c.= $3.30 my A/C against him Veal 28 c. Potatoes $1.50 which left a balance due him of $1.52 which I paid him. Posted a letter to Messenger office containing two Dolrs. as subscription. Posted a letter to J H Carter &amp; Co Boston containing four Dolrs. for the Magazine for the past and present year. also a letter to Globe office containing One Dolr. as subscription for Six months. Settled with John MacKintosh his A/C against me Five Dolrs. and Ten cents and against Robert Sixty seven cts. = $5.77 my A/C against him. Veal 84 c. Cash $1.50 = 2.34 leaving a differencee in his favour of $3.43 cts which I paid him. Yesterday Tom Cummings heifer the second time.</p> <p>T. 23rd. Gathering corn and husking.</p> <p>W. 24th. Husking corn etc. Robert paid Mr J. D. David the note he held against him for Forty Dolrs with Int. at 12 per cent per annum = 44.80 cts. Mr David paid for three cows to bull. This evening I bought of Samuel Bricker Esq. a Rifle for Six Dolrs. to be paid</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>as soon as possible.</p> <p>Th. 25th. Finished gathering corn.</p> <p>F. 26th. Cleaning up the spring wheat, and Robert took a load to Port Elgin. dry some potatoes.</p> <p>S. 27th. Cleaned up the rest of the spring wheat and Robert hauled it to Port the amount of wheat altogether 51 B. 12 lbs. = $53.76, commenced diging potatoes at the Gore.</p> <p>M. 29th. diging potatoes at the Gore. Omitted on Saturdat 55 lbs of flour to John Davidson at 3 cents per lb = $1.65.</p> <p>T. 30th. Went to Mr Hawkins and fetched our stove his spin wheel reel four lengths of pipe tub churn two pots scythe tin paid cleaned up Oats this afternoon 13 bags full.</p> <p>W. 31st. Diging potatoes, Husking corn.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November</p> <p>Th. 1st. Diging potatoes, wet.</p> <p>F. 2nd. Diging potatoes</p> <p>S. 3rd. Cleaned the sitting room stove pipes. Sawed, split and hauled some wood to the old school house for church purposes. Paid Robert MacLachlin 20 cts for tempering my axe. Bought of James George One pair of boots for Eddie. Two Dolrs. also a pair for myself Two Dolrs and a half. 4.50 to A/C. Agreed to Deliver Nine cords of wood ( 2 feet 10 in long) To James George the wood to be cut as soon as possible and hauled in in early sleighing time. Our A/C with Doctor Douglas for attendance on Mother after deducting wood A/C is Four Dolrs seventy five cents which I agreed to pay in wood, the wood to be chopt into lengths of four feet ten inches and sawn through the middle. The wood to be delivered in early sleighing. Bought of Gordon goods to the amt. of Fourteen Dolrs. Ninety Six cents, vir.--11^1/2 yds of grey cloth, 2 do of Cotton .50 cts. Two pair of Wool Draers $2.80. Buttons .10 c. Needles .6 c this commences my new A/C with him. E Gordon agreed to take wood for any amount of store goods, he paying the going price at the time of delivery, the wood to be hauled to his ashery. bought a bottle of ink. 3 c. Received cash from Robert Two Dolrs fifty cents. Hauled our pumpkins to the barn. One Dolr fifty cents of the money I received from Robert is from Mr Goble for three cows to bull.</p> <p>M. 3rd. Finished diging potatoes.</p> <p>T. 6th. Hauled a little wood to the townhall for Robert. Took three bags of wheat one of barley and one of peas to mill. Wheat to Mutter 202 lbs = 3 B. 22 lbs @ 105 c. = $3.53 c. secured our beet, carrot amd flax. Kaufmans heifer to bull the second time.</p> <p>W. 7th. Commenced turnip pulling, secured three loads.</p> <p>Th. 8th. Secured seven loads of turnips.</p> <p>F. 9th. Secured nine loads of Turnips.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>S. 10th. Secured 11 loads of turnips.</p> <p>M. 12th. Finished getting up turnips 2 loads today. fixed them in secured the cabbage. Robert hauled a load of lumber from Port. Received the Globe Newspaper a week ago the first paper was No. 905.</p> <p>T. 13th. Choping and hauling wood to boil pumpkins</p> <p>W. 14th. Commenced boiling pumpkins. George Mogg Four Bushls. peas at 50 c. per B. = $2.00.</p> <p>Th. 15 Boiling pumpkins. Seventy lbs of peas to G. Roppel</p> <p>F. 16th. Boiling pumpkins. Omitted last Tuesday Barley for Mrs J. Goble by Mr. Goble for Onions.</p> <p>S. 17th. Finished the pumpkins.</p> <p>M. 19th. Working at the stable at Schwendkers.</p> <p>T. 20th. Do.</p> <p>W. 21st. Hauled ^1/3 of a cord of dry wood to G. Roppels. 62^1/2. Went to mill with four bags of barley and four of peas to chop for the pigs. Bought of Edward Gordon Rope 55 c. and shot 50 c. Paid postage on the Globe till new years.</p> <p>Th. 22nd. Went to mill with seven bags of Oats for the cattle. Lent G. Roppel a bag of wheat. Mending chain and bolt for the head of my plow from MacIntoshes. Borrowed of Mrs Stuart, 3 kbs 11 ozs of lard, 3 lbs 7 ozs of meal. Sold Arch. Cameron 11 Bushls of peas at 50 c. $5.50 paid. fish of Iden Goble 12^1/2 c. paid.</p> <p>F. 23rd. Building a wood shed.</p> <p>S. 24th. Building shed. Put the Ram to the ewes: the ram is C F Ss. Borrowed of Mutter 8^1/4 lbs of Pork.</p> <p>M. 26th. Salter sent us a piece of Pork which weighed 7 lbs. Carried G. Roppel148 lbs of peas. Bought of E Gordon 1 Axe 1.12^1/2 c. thread etc. to A/C. fixing cellar etc.</p> <p>T. 27th, Plowing getting potatoes into the cellar. etc.</p> <p>W. 28th. Paid James Dalton Ten Dolrs this being the amount charged by him for one day and a half thrashing. His share of MacLachlins paid 50 c.</p> <p>Th. 29th. Plowing and getting potatoes into the cellar.</p> <p>F. 30th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December</p> <p>S. 1st. George Mogg Four Bushls. of peas at fifty cts. per Bushl. = $2.00 paid. Tom Mogg One Bushl. not paid; Robert went to Port Elgin with Ten Bushls of peas for Mrs. Izzard, paid. I was working all day helping Schwendker to dig a ditch up the road to let the water out of the crop ditch from his house. Robert helped us in the afternoon.</p> <p>M. 3rd. C F. Schwendker 14 B. 28 lbs of peas = $7.23 c. to my A/C. John Davidson splitting rails for Robert. half day. Robert burning the old fence between him and Uncle Iden plowing this afternoon. Bought of Gordon fifty cents worth of powder. Bought of Dilman Bricker 13 cts worth of gun caps paid.</p> <p>T. 4th. Plowing in the afternoon.</p> <p>W. 5th. Today the Lake Shore boys turned out for a grand shooting match to see which party Should pay for the supper. John Stuart and Moffat Craig were captains, Stuarts party came off Victorious and we had to pay the piper it cost each of us Sixty two and a half cents. Robert was plowing and Father went with a grist to mill.</p> <p>Th. 6th. Plowing, Father and Robert finished hauling potatoes to the cellar.</p> <p>F. 7th. Plowing Robert and Father helping C F S. to put his straw into the barn.</p> <p>S. 8th. Robert, Fred, and Myself attended the funeral of John Hutchison.</p> <p>M. 10th. Robert and myself making road in the Gore. George Roppel Peas 66 lbs. Wrote a letter to Uncle Fred and Posted it 12^1/2 c.</p> <p>T. 11th. Robert and myself making road in the Gore. George Roppel peas 66 lbs.</p> <p>W. 12th. Making road in the Gore.</p> <p>Th. 13th. Made two axe handles. Making road in the Gore.</p> <p>F. 14th. Killed the sow. Mr J. Goble Butchered her. She weighed 360 lbs. Afternoon making road in the Gore.</p> <p>S. 15th. Went to Port Elgin. Bought of Gordon 1 Yd. of</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>6^1/2 3 little axe stones 1 lb of paper One pair of drawers for Father $1.40. Cloth $1.00 Pepper 25 c. axe stones 9 c. on A/C also one Barrel of salt $2.25 c. Paid Mrs Stuart 3 lbs 7 oz. of meal which we borrowed of her some time since. Paid Mrs. Salter seven lbs of meal which we borrowed of her some time since. Making sausages, grinding Axes etc.</p> <p>M. 17th. George Roppel 3 B. 52 lbs at 50 c per Bushl. This settles the A/C he had against me. Robert and myself chopping firewood in the Gore. 3^1/2 lbs of Tallow of Mrs. Goble not paid. Salter Paid the salt he owed.</p> <p>T. 18th. Chopping firewood.</p> <p>W. 19th. Chopping in the afternoon. I was splitting wood at Clemens <a href="/index.php?title=Road.%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Road.? (page does not exist)">Road.?</a> for Mr. J. David he being sick.</p> <p>Th. 20th. Chopping wood. Mr. Goble made a turnip cutter.</p> <p>F. 21st. Preparing to haul out wood. Fred chopping. Took the sow to Belzner's Boar. Paid Robert MacLachlin fifty cents for the knife I had of him a few days back. Sent a folr. for the Canada Farmer.</p> <p>S. 22nd. Hauled 3^1/4 Cords of Wood to James George's. Fred &amp; Robert chopping. Bought of Gordon tobacco 1 lbs. 2 lbs. of raisins, one lb of currants. Two sticks of liquorice six pipes.</p> <p>M. 24th. Commenced aking a root house. Fred helping me, Received fifty cents from Robert Craig by my Brother Robert.</p> <p>T. 25th.</p> <p>W. 26th Hauled some wood to the Doctors.</p> <p>Th. 27th. Hauled some wood to the Doctors.</p> <p>F. 28th. Cutting wood and chores very stormy</p> <p>S. 29th. Do. Do. Mr. Goble made a pump to draw the water out of the cellar. on A/C</p> <p>M. 31st. Emptying the cellar and picking potatoes. Rob and Fred helping.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>N. E. Ledders Day Book and Memoranda for the year 1867</p> <p>S. 1st. Robt Fred and myself picking potatoes half day. This afternoon attended the Anual meeting of the New church Society of Port Elgin. Posted Father's letter to Aunt George.</p> <p>W. 2nd. Working at the root house. Bought of Gordon 1 lb. of blue 25c. 1 gal. coal oil. Seap 32^1/2 c. Axe handle 20 c.</p> <p>Th. 3rd. Working at the root house. Fred helping all day Robert half day.</p> <p>F. 4th. Working at root house. Fred half day.</p> <p>S. 5th. Working at the shed preparing it for the chickens also the cellar for the potatoes.</p> <p>M. 7th. Election day. Paid Mr. Belzner One Dolr. for the use of his boar by my sow. Tallow of Mrs J. Goble 7^1/2 lbs.</p> <p>T. 8th. Helping Levi Eby to saw wood at Hugoes.</p> <p>W. 9th. Helping Levi Eby to saw in Hugoe's Bush.</p> <p>Th. 10th. Fixing chickens house.</p> <p>F. 11th. Finished fixing chicken's house and put two lights into the cow stable. Bought of Gordon 5 darning needles ten cent spool, ^1/4 lb of tea. 5 lbs of common nails. 1 lb of wrought nails, two lbs of sugar 1^1/2 dozen cups and saucers. I have omitted some day six panes of glass at ten cents per pane.</p> <p>S. 12th. Hauled a load of wood for the Doctor which with that I hauled in on Saturday makes a cord and a quarter and this added to that I hauled previously makes three Cords and a half at One Dolr and fifty cents per Cord. Makes $5.25 cts. this is a little more than the Doctors A/C but we have concluded to call it straight. Sold Mr Bell 9 B. 50 lbs of potatoes at 50 cents per Bushl. Received payment four Dolrs. Eighty Ninety cents. Sold Henry Salter 1^1/2 B. of Oats at 30 c, per bush received payment 45 c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>T. 15th. Commenced chopping wood for Gordon. Father and Fred getting turnips into the root house.</p> <p>W. 16th. Chopping.</p> <p>Th. 17th. Chopping.</p> <p>F. 18th. Chopping.</p> <p>S. 19th. Chopping.</p> <p>M. 21st. Killed old Lamb Mr. Goble half day butchering. Sold his hide to F Stafford for four Dolrs. fifty Stafford paid fifty cents for bulling. Took a grist of five bags and a piece to mill, Bought of Gordon one bar of soap.</p> <p>T. 22nd. Cut up the beef, and carried the <a href="/index.php?title=Tacht%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Tacht? (page does not exist)">tacht?</a> home.</p> <p>W. 23rd. Fixed ash barrel. Went to mill with five bags of oats and brought the whole of the grist home.</p> <p>Th. 24th. Chopping wood.</p> <p>F. 25th. Chopping wood.</p> <p>S. 26th. Hauled 1 cord of wood to old Mr Guires, five foot wood at $1.50 per cord, Kaufman a heifer to bull again.</p> <p>M. 28th. Chopping half day.</p> <p>T. 29th. Storming.</p> <p>W. 30th. Started to mill with six bags of barley for pigs and broke my sleigh. borrowed Christian's and went in the afternoon.</p> <p>Th. 31st. Chopping and making road in the Gore.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February</p> <p>F. 1st. Father and me getting turnips into the root house.</p> <p>S. 2nd. Five bushls. of potatoes to G. Roppel at fifty cents per bushl. = $2.50. Also two baskets of turnips 30 cts. total $2.80. he paid me two Dolrs. which leaves 80 cts yet due me. Two baskets of turnips to James George 30 cts. to my credit. Four hoops on Marys soap barrel by Mr Johnson 15 c. Our Amy cow calved; a cow calf. Gave Robert two Dolrs.</p> <p>M. 4th. Hauling wood and preparing to kill pigs. In the afternoon getting out sleigh runners.</p> <p>T. 5th. Killing pigs, six of them, Mr. Goble butchering.</p> <p>W. 6th. Sold Mr J. Traflet Ten Bushls. of potatoes @ 50 c. per B. = $5.00. Paid. Cutting up Pork. Hauled a sleigh crook to Mr. Gobles etc.</p> <p>Th. 7th. Putting away pork etc. Father half day helping Uncle Iden to clean up peas this is a set off against his work mending boots for us this winter.</p> <p>F. 8th. Chopping wood. Robert picking potatoes.</p> <p>S. 9th. Hauled of acord of 5 foot wood to Guire. this is the second cord I have delivered to him as per agreement $1.50 per cord. Mrs. Guire paid me in full.</p> <p>M. 11th. Sawing sleigh runners at Mr J. Gobles. Mr G. helping half day. Chopping in the afternoon.</p> <p>T. 12th. Chopping all day.</p> <p>W. 13th. Wet. Chors.</p> <p>Th. 14th. Chopping.</p> <p>F. 15th. Setting water off etc.</p> <p>S. 16th. Do Chopping, Beauty a bull calf.</p> <p>M. 18th. Diging drain through the snow.</p> <p>T. 19th. Do</p> <p>W. 20th. Chopping, Fred helping.</p> <p>Th. 21st. Chopping, Fred helping.</p> <p>F. 22nd. Chopping Fred in afternoon helping to saw.</p> <p>S. 23rd. Chopping Fred to. Paid Amos Stafford for half <a href="/index.php?title=Soaking%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Soaking? (page does not exist)">soaking?</a></p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Alberts boots fifty cents.</p> <p>M. 25th Chopping. Fred to.</p> <p>T. 26th. Chopping. Fred to.</p> <p>W. 27th. This morning Mr Goble Killed old Bright today. In the afternoon Fred and me were chopping. Salter had the head with the tongue.</p> <p>Th. 28th. Salter paid 37^1/2 cts for the head and tongue. MacLeod 177 lbs of Beef at 5 c. = $8.85 . paid. Fred. Stafford hind quarter of Beef and hide $13.75 received payment in full. Beef to Edward Gordon and Duncan Lavrock 43^3/4 lbs at 5 c. = $2.08, on A/C. Beef to John MacKintosh 2.8^1/2 for $1.35 c. , on A/C. Beef to Dil Bricker 18 lbs and Mam 17 lbs at 5 c. per lb. = $1.75 on A/C. Sold Beef to John Kennedy 19 lbs at 5 c = 95 cts. he owed me fifty cts = $1.45c. bought a scantling for sleigh bench and two pieces for raves 75 c. balance in my favour 10 c which he paid me. Beef to James George 18 lbs at 5 c.= 90 c., on A/C Beef to George Roppel 15 lbs of at 5 c. = 75 on A/C Beef to Hunter 12 lbs at 5 c. = 60 c. on A/C Beef to John Goble 24 lbs. at 4 c. = 96 c. on a/c. Beef to Salter 22^1/2 lbs. at 4 c. = 90 c. on A/C. Beef to Rich. Hayden 15 lbs at 4 c, = 60 c. on A/C. Sold Bee to the account in lbs. of $74. and made of Beef and hide $38.09 c. Bought of E. Gordon 1 lb of tobacco 35 c. 1 lbs of tobacco at 40 = 75 c and paid cash for the same. Received of Mrs. G. Roppel 75 c on potatoe A/C. Father helping Iden to clean up barley all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March</p> <p>T. 1st. Settled an AC. B. Shantz had against me for sawing, but as we could not make out the amount already paid on the same, paid a Dolr and John Shantz gave me a receipt in full of all demands to this date. Paid James Craig 25 cts. 20 cents of which is for mending my wife's shoes and five cents is to my credit. Got our cloth from the factory for which I had to pay Nine Dolrs seventy five cents. I carrued 27 lbs. of wool to the factory and by weight received back 13 lbs made into Nineteen and a half yds of cloth. Paid.</p> <p>S. 2nd. Very stormy. chores. A letter from Aunt George last Thursday we received a Norfolk News from her.</p> <p>M. 4th. Chopping. Father helping Iden to saw</p> <p>T. 5th. Thrashing the flax seed, picking corn etc. Father at Idens again.</p> <p>W. 6th. Thrashing corn and cleaning it up, Fetched Eds boots from George and paid fifty five cents on it and owe five. Bought 1 gallon of coal oil of J.J. Lehnen fifty five cents paid for the same.</p> <p>Th. 7th. Thrashing and cleaning up corn, commenced thrashing Oats. Father at Idens this makes them straight.</p> <p>F. 8th. Paid Ten Dolrs. on the new fannery mill and received the Note which Rob. gave on the same which became due on the first of February last. Lamber bought seven hens for One Dolr. on A/C. I am to Kill and take him a pig. Thrashing Oats. A letter from the insurance agency.</p> <p>S. 9th. Paid the five cents to James George which I owed him. In the afternoon thrashing oats.</p> <p>M. 11th. Thrashing oats finished thrashng and cleaned them up about 25 B. Posted a letter to Doyle the insurance agent containing one Dolr. as the last instalment on one premium Note.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>T. 12th. Went with the oats to mill and brought them back again. Paid Mrs Goble for the tallow we had of her 11 lbs. at 12^1/2 per lb. $1.37^1/2. 12 Bolts of Macintosh at 25 cts. each $3.00 making road in the Gore in the afternoon.</p> <p>W. 13th. Cleaned up wheat for mill. Went to mill with seven bags and a half of wheat and one and a half of <a href="/index.php?title=Corn%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Corn? (page does not exist)">Corn?</a> Mr Hunter paid me for the beef her had 60 c. Posted a paper to Aunt George.</p> <p>Th. 11th. Chopping.</p> <p>F. 15th. Chopping.</p> <p>S. 16th. Hauling firewood and hardwood rails for the orchard fence.</p> <p>M. 18th. Fetched my new sleigh from Mr. J. Goble his charge for making it $1.50. Took it to J. MacKintoshes to get the shoes put on which cost $ George Roppel paid me the .80 cents which he owed me this is payment in full to this date. Fetched the grist from the mill.</p> <p>T. 19th. Hauling out wood for our own use at the Gore. Let Fred have Twenty five cents.</p> <p>W. 20th. Killed a pig. Mr. John Goble butchering. Hauling out wood in the Gore.</p> <p>Th. 21st. Hauled out wood in the Gore. Went to Port Elgin with a pig and sent it to Southampton by Gilberts stage and paid twenty five cents for the same. The pig weighed 140 lbs. and is for Duncan Lambert. and ought to be worth 5$ per hundred. Bought of E. Gordon 1 Barrel 75 c. and 1 axe handle 20c. Bought a lash of Atchinson 15c. paid.</p> <p>F. 22nd. Chores around the house.</p> <p>S. 23rd. Hauling home wood.</p> <p>M. 25th. Commenced to haul out wood for Rob. and broke the roller out of my sleigh. MacIntosh and Co. put another in 50c on A/C. Rosa Cow had a Heifer calf.</p> <p>T. 26th. Chopping. The Assesser paid us a Visit.</p> <p>W. 27th. Chopping.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Th. 28th. Chopping.</p> <p>F. 29th. Chopping.</p> <p>S. 30th. Chopping. Received a letter from Uncle Fred.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April</p> <p>M. 1st. Posted a letter to Uncle Fred Parker containing a Post Office Order for $19.56 or £ 4.0.0 sterling cost 5 cts. Paid for church purposes to Lehnen $1.50 also 7 c. paid on Globe.</p> <p>T. 2nd. Chopping.</p> <p>W. 3rd. Chopping.</p> <p>Th. 4th. Salter the Beef, and hung the pork that was in the small barrel in the smoke house etc.</p> <p>F. 5th. Bought of E Gordon 1 Wine barrel 50 c 1 soap box. Bought Martin Eby six packages of garden seeds 30 pd. Bought of J. MacIntosh irons and teeth for drag $3.72. Lent Henry Rawn 31^1/2 lbs of flour the weight of the bag included.</p> <p>S. 6th. Chopping, Bought of Belzner 1 Bushl. of Clover seed and paid him Nine Dolrs. for the same. Settled with James George to this date his A/C. against me, was $4.50, mine against him. $4.45.</p> <p>M. 8th. Afternoon chopping, took some wood for church purposes A letter from Mr Hawkin.</p> <p>T. 9th. Chopping.</p> <p>W. 10th. Chopping. Paid Mrs Rawn 25 cts the which I was owing.</p> <p>Th. 11th. Chopping.</p> <p>F. 12th. Making a fence at C F Ss.</p> <p>S. 13th. Commenced to sow grass seed, finished the field next to J. G and C. 5^1/2 acres at the rate of 11^1/2 pints per acre. this is mined seef Clover 1 pint timothy 1^1/4.</p> <p>M. 15th. Brought home my new harrows from J. Gobles his charge for making and material $1.75 on C F S. The old sow of thirteen pigs.</p> <p>T. 16th. Let Stuart have 40 lbs of corn meal for 1 Dolr. paid. Commenced plowing in the field &amp; intend for peas.</p> <p>W. 17th. Finished sowing grass seed. Plowing, hauling out Stumps. etc. Mary Bout. of Amos Stafford 1 pair of shoes for herself, 1 pair for Mother, 1 pair for mary, paid for Mary's and left due $2.05.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Th. 18th. Bought of E Gordon ^1/2 Bushl. of Clover seed. $5.00 to be paid in a month. Finished plowing for peas. Starting stone etc.</p> <p>F. 19th. Plowing in the afternoon.</p> <p>S. 20th. Plowing. sold 6 hens to Mrs. Salter for 20 c each To be paid in time.</p> <p>M. 22nd. Yesterday Roberts heifer Beauty took the bull, And Roberts biggest ewe had a lamb. This morning my little ewe had a lamb. Robert and me cleaned up the seed peas. Plowed this afternoon, One of Roberts little black Hoggets had a lamb.</p> <p>T. 23rd. Plowing, Robert hung the pork up to smoke also the beef. One lamb died this morning. Planted early York cab. seed. Drumhead cabb. seed and large red Tomato.</p> <p>W, 24th. Sowed peas about 5^1/2 acres and 3.13 per acre or nearly so.</p> <p>Th. 25th. 1 Dozen Herrings of Iden the first of the season. Nine pence per dozen on A/C. Putting the rollers in the fence by the Goderich line on Christian's place.</p> <p>F. 26th. Chopping in the Gore. Father finished harrowing in peas.</p> <p>S. 27th. Chopping. The wind uncovered the peas Father had rowed yesterday morning, and he had to harrow it again this afternoon.</p> <p>M. 29th. Plowing. Yesterday Rosa was bulling but whether she took the bull or not we do not know.</p> <p>T. 30th. Father rolling peas. Commenced making garden. Mary got Mother a pair of shoes $1.25 on a/c of Amos Stafford.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May</p> <p>W. 1st. Plowing. Father leveling around the road.</p> <p>Th. 2nd. Went to mill with corn to be ground. Took a bag <a href="/index.php?title=%3Fpage_torn&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="?page torn (page does not exist)">?page torn</a> Mrs. Izzard's which we brought home in place of one of our own which we have yet to get. plowing. Robert, Father &amp; Fred pulled down the root house.</p> <p>F. 3rd. Tried to empty the water out of the cellar. In the afternoon went home with Mr J. Gobles roll the hung the cattle to the plow and finished the plowing for spring wheat, cleaned up the wheat and commenced sow. the same.</p> <p>S. 4th. Attended the funeral of Mrs W. H. Ruby. Wet windy.</p> <p>M. 6th. Finished sowing spring wheat, sowed half a bushl of clover seed on the same field. Also sowed a small patch of flax seed. Rosa cow took again.</p> <p>T. 7th. Took some old iron to Robert MacLachlin 58 cts. brought back a plow share. Robert was not at home so I did not get a settlement. for 45 lbs. of this iron. I am indebted to Bro Fred. Wet did a little in the garden.</p> <p>W. 8th. Gardening, planted some currant cuttings, and some onions, Father hoed around the apple trees. Omitted last Monday 1 Dozen Fish of Iden 15c on a/c.</p> <p>Th. 9th. Sowed Beet seed, and carrot seed, finish planting Onions.</p> <p>F. 10th. Gardening, planted vine and sowed lettuce seed. Father draging, half day, wheat for C F S.</p> <p>S. 11th. Gardening, Father ^1/2 day as before for C F S. Part of the afternoon plowing for potatoes in the orchard and part of the time rolling wheat. 1^1/2 dozen Fish of Iden.</p> <p>S. 12th. Robert Happy of two lambs.</p> <p>M. 13th. Rolling and fixing a new tongue into the same. Cleaning out the on stable etc. 1 dozen Fish of Iden 15 c.</p> <p>T. 14th. Wet. Getting out stuff for gates. Made a gate for Schwendkers place.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Gate making &amp; plowing in the orchard. Craigs cow to bull. Our Amy took.</p> <p>Th. 16th. Finished plowing in the orchard and Father rolled the plowed land.</p> <p>F. 17th. Diging around the apple trees and stumps. Father draging.</p> <p>S. 18th. Planting potatoes, planted about three Bushls. in the orchard soil kidney, Reindeer, round, white and peach bloom.</p> <p>M. 20th. Yesterday by the hand of Mr John Goble recvd. of Duncan Lambert eight Dollrs as per A/C. Composting, and pouring liquid manure over the garden etc. This morning Mr. J. Goble altered the lambs, pigs and Bulls.</p> <p>T. 21st. Trimming the sheep. stumping etc. Sowed Tobacco seed. Shelled my seed corn.</p> <p>W. 22nd. Old sow to boar, Paid Gordon for Clover seed half a bushl. five dolrs. bought me a jack knife 25 cts. and paid for the same at Gordons.</p> <p>Th. 23rd. Cleaning out the stable.</p> <p>F. 24th. Composting, hauled some compost out for corn, and planted four rows of corn and two of pumpkins. Sold George Roppel a pig and received the pay for the same $1.12^1/2 cts.</p> <p>S. 25th. Hauling out compost, and planted some corn and pumpkins. John Davidson had my cattle to haul out wood for half day. Fred was teaming.</p> <p>M. 27th. Hauled out compost. John Davidson my oxen 3^1/4 of a day as above.</p> <p>T. 28th. Wet all day.</p> <p>W. 29th. Planted corn in the afternoon. Salter four little pigs.</p> <p>Th. 30th. Finished Planting corn, beans and pumpkins. Father &amp; Robert to Whetstones raising. Composting</p> <p>F. 31st. Father Robert, and me to Whetstones again. Insured again with the Beaver agent. plasing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June</p> <p>S. 1st. Plowing. Father diging Canada thistle.</p> <p>M. 3rd. Myself unwell. Wet.</p> <p>T. 4th. Plowing, Father diging thistles. Bought of Amos Stafford 1 pair of bobourgs $1.75 paid. Bought of Eby the chemist 1 oz of Rhubarb 25 c. 1 oz of Ginger 5 c. ^1/2 lb. Salts 5 c. per lb. Received from old Moyer 50 cts for cow to bull. Also 50 cts from him on Roberts A/C paid Robt. Climbed some Baker beans in garden. Turned the calves into grass for the first time.</p> <p>W. 5th. Plowing, Father diging thistles. Clipped Billy the Buck.</p> <p>Th. 6th. Plowing, Father thistling, Clipped Happy.</p> <p>F. 7th. Plowing, Father thistling up at the Gore. Clipped my two sheep Sold Mr C. Welling two pigs $2.12 ^1/2 on A/C.</p> <p>S. 8th. Plowing, Father thistling.</p> <p>M. 10th. Plowing, sheared two sheep, Father at the Gore: Last Friday Rawn brought home 31^1/2 of Flour.</p> <p>T. 11th. Plowing clipped 3 sheep which finishes the clipping. Father at the Gore.</p> <p>W. 12th. Plowing. Prepared a report from the Port Elgin Society to the Canada Association. Father at the Gore.</p> <p>Th. 13th. At Road work. Father, Robert, Fred &amp; me.</p> <p>F. 14th. At Road work, Father, Robert, Fred &amp; Me.</p> <p>S. 15th. At Road work Robert and Me. Finished. Brought of Gordon 5 lbs. of Oat meal 25 cts. paid.</p> <p>M. 17th. Plowing, Hoeing corn. Father and Robert Loging for C. F. S.</p> <p>T. 18th. Loging a little at the Gore. Father, Robert and me. Plowing in the afternoon about 1^1/2 hours &amp; Rob hoeing.</p> <p>W. 19th. Plowing, the fire ran amongst the brush at the Gore and burnt a considerable portion likewise some cord wood that was not hauled out; finished plowing the fallow the first time. Last evening Robert bought and paid fifty cents to MacLachlin for a plow share for me.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><a href="/index.php?title=Page_torn&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Page torn (page does not exist)">page torn</a> and rails at the Gore. 1 Dozn. fish of Iden.</p> <p>F. 21st. Hauling rail logs and stumps. Plowing Gore. Father loging at Craigs.</p> <p>S. 22nd. Plowing. Father &amp; Robert hoeing potatoes.</p> <p>M. 24th. Plowing. Vaters cow to Bull.</p> <p>T. 25th. Plowing, draging.</p> <p>W. 26th. Making fence and a gate at the Gore. Father &amp; Fred at Stuart &amp; Haydens Bee at Hugoes.</p> <p>Th. 27th. Draging, went to Port Elgin bought of John Kennedy One Bushl. and 10 lbs of potatoes for Robert and paid 75 cts. for them. Mending chain at Macintoshes etc. Ordered J. Kennedy to make me a square drag. making fence, C F S's two cows to Bull. 1 dozn Fish of Iden. Planting potatoes Father &amp; Rob.</p> <p>F. 28th. Draging, Father , Rob. &amp; Fred planting potatoes for Salter this afternoon draging for me in the fallow.</p> <p>S. 29th. Working in the road. Father covering potatoes, Salter all day draging his horses. Father finished covering and planting potatoes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><a href="/index.php?title=This_page_has_vertical_lines_running_through_each_entry&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="This page has vertical lines running through each entry (page does not exist)">this page has vertical lines running through each entry</a></p> <p>A Memoranda of things received and money paid out on Philips A/C/ 1863</p> <p>March 6th. 495 Rails of J Davidson, payment in full.</p> <p>August 1st. Paid balance on loging in the nine acres fallow $11.40.</p> <p>4th. Bricks for chimnies 624 at 50 cts, per hundred $3.12 cts.</p> <p>10th. Received Lumber of Jacob Rawn on Philips A/C 350 feet as per agreement. Also flooring to the Value of $4.50 to my A/C.</p> <p>19th. 5 Bushls. of Lime at 10 f. = 34 cts.</p> <p>July Lumber of Hilker dry packed 500 ft. = $8.60 As per Bill to George Ruppel $41.00</p> <p>June 6th. 114 lbs. of Nails $4.50 Wrought spikes 6^1/2 @ 5 d = 54 cts. Shingle Nails 30 lbs @ 5 cts. = $1.50 Two Bones Stays @ $3.25 for bon 6.50 Shingle Nails 20 lbs. at 5 cts. = $1.00 2 Pounds Shingles @ 1.50 = $3.00 1 Door lock .90 cts. Bolts screws etc. 25^1/2 cts.1 13 inch singles $1.50</p> <p>1862. Dec. 17th. Assumed Phils Store debt $43.94 cts.</p> <p>Sept. 12th. 12 Cts. of Nails = 60 cts. Paid a Note drawn in favor of John Maculloch of Arran Note and Interest $26.</p> <p>1863 Jan 27. The Balance for the Frame 17 Dolrs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><a href="/index.php?title=This_page_has_vertical_lines_running_through_each_entry&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="This page has vertical lines running through each entry (page does not exist)">this page has vertical lines running through each entry</a></p> <p>Rail making, hauling and pilling up at the rate of $15 Dolr per thousand 2380 at 17 cts. = $35.70 and 495 at ^1/2 cts. = $2.47^1/2 Total 38.17^1/2.</p> <p>Shingles from A Delf Six <a href="/index.php?title=Bumbles%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Bumbles? (page does not exist)">Bumbles?</a> at $1.50 = $90</p> <p>Lumber Six thousand feet at ten dolrs. per thousand = $60.00</p> <p>Time put in by myself at the house 26 days = $26.00</p> <p>Clearing 10^1/3 acres of Land $130.00</p> <p>Mr. Gobles time $3.00</p> <p>Board for the carpenter $10.25 cts</p> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bc1ad65c8f49d6be872760a6db3b420f.pdf 23f8fe0da4f6b96837ff882eeb52bf89 PDF Text Text �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/626a15c6cf671ccffbf10022d2d3ce27.pdf e99b814408821df044cd82208bec7dab PDF Text Text James “Rowand” Burgess (1898-1968) 1913-1914 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers Universal Note Book {design in green and purple of boy in a sailor top with bloomers painting a banner with the word UNIVERSAL on it. The paint is forming loops, bubbles and curls around the banner. At his waist parallel to the paint bowl is the word NOTE BOOK. Green fronds grow below around and above the boy and the banner grows out from these in green.} {Blank Brown Page} Diary 1914 {Beside in pencil it reads: by J. R. Burgess} Wednesday Sept 30 Fine and warm. Paisley Fair took place to-day. I did not go as I intended to. Scott went to Paisley yesterday and Noble was to go to-day but he took sick during the night and returned home after dinner. Thursday October 1. Fine and warm. Noble is a little better Friday October 2. Fine and warm. Noble is much better. Saturday Oct 3. Fine and very warm. I was not in the office to-day but went out to Uncle Alfred's. We were hauling in corn in the morning and part of the afternoon after which Edgar and I did some chopping with the engine while Arthur and Uncle Alfred continued the corn. I returned home a little after 4 p.m. Jessie and Isabel and Miss. Currie were in town this afternoon. Sunday October 4. Fine and warm. We were all at church except Noble. In the evening I went to the harvest home at the Methodist Church. This is the first time I have heard Rev. Dr. Scanlan. I like his preaching very well. There will be a different minister, the one in Cargill. there went Sunday. 1 �Monday October 5, fine and warm. Noble almost well though still week. I was at the library and took out two books and a magazine. Tuesday October 6 fine and warm Wednesday October 7 fine and warm. Tara Fair is being held to-day. I got a suit of cloth at McGillevray's to try on. Thurday October 8 fine and warm with rain in the morning Friday October 9 fine and warm Saturday October 10 warm and wet. John Geddes came home from Stratford Kincardine High school fa won a football match from Port Elgin by 1 to 0 and in basketball 11-9. Oliver Christie and Uncle Gilbert went in. Sunday October 11 Dull and cool. Papa and mamma went to Church in the morning and Noble and I went to the Baptist Church at night. There was no service in the Presbyterian Church at night as Mr Mann was taken ill. Monday October 12 Dull and warm. Thanksgiving Day. Noble went out to Scott's. The rest of us went out to Christie's. I had a shot at a partridge for the first time and missed it. Tuesday October 13. Dull and cold Friday Wednesday October 14. Dull and warmer Thursday October 15. Fine and warm Olive and I went down early this morning and commenced cleaning {scribbled out} the office. Friday October 16. Warm with rain in the afternoon. We finished cleaning the office Saturday October 17 Fine and Rain in the morning but fine in the afternoon. Southampton High School BasketBall team played against 2 �Port Elgin. Port Elgin won by 20-0 Sunday October 18. Fine and warm. Papa and Olive went to the Methodist Church in the morning and Noble and I went to the Presbyterian. At night Noble and I went to the Baptist church and where there was a Baptism. Monday October 19 Fine & warm Tuesday October 20 Fine & warm Uncle Alfred and Arthur were in with pigs to-day. Wednesday October 21. Fine and cool Thursday October 22. Fine and cool Friday October 23 Fine & cool Saturday October 23. Dull and cold. Arthur and Edgar were in. Sunday October 24 Dull and cool. Edgar and Isabel were in town. In the morning Edgar and I went to the Methodist Church where to which the Company of Militia marched. In the evening Noble and I went to the Presbyterian Church. Monday October 25 Cold with snow. Noble did not out to his work Tuesday October 26 Cold with more snow. Temp. 25°. Thawing at night. I Wednesday October 28. Dull and cold Snow fully gone in morning. with rain in afternoon. Uncle Alfred and Edgar were in for apple-butter. Uncle Andrew was in with potatoes. Thursday October 29 Cool and wet. In the afternoon I went for a walk and saw three partridge and a black squirrel. Friday October 30. Dull and wet Saturday October 31 Fine and mild. I went out to Uncle Andrew's to pick apples. I picked one barrel of spies and two bags of baldwins. Uncle Gilbert and Ethel were in town. Sunday October 3 November 1 Fine and cool. The Presbyterian Church held its anniversary to-day. 3 �Monday October November 2. Dull and cold. Tuesday October {Written on top: November} 3 Dull and cold Wednesday October November 4 Dull and cold. Thursday October November 5. Dull and cold. Friday November 6. Dull and cold Saturday November 7 Dull and cold. Sunday November 8- Dull and cold. We were all at church in the morning and in the evening Noble and I went to the Evangelical Church Monday November 9 - Dull and cold. Tuesday November 10 Dull and wet. Noble came home to-night. Wednesday November 11 Dull and wet with hail. Oliver Christie was in town with apples for making apple-butter. Wednesday November 1 Thursday November 12 Dull and wet with snow in the evening. The concert of J.G. Rockwell's Sunny South Troupe was held to-day to-night at the Town Hall. At noon they had a "Koontown Parade" I went to the concert. Friday November 13 Wet in the morning and cold during rest of day. Uncle Sandy way was in town with Bessie, who went down to Stratford to stay a week. This is Papa's birthday Saturday November 14 Fine and cool. Temp. 36°. Arthur Edgar Jessie and Alice were in town to-day. Sunday November 15 Dull and warm with much rain. Temp 44° Noble came home to-day to stay. Monday November 16. Cold with snow and stormy. Oliver Christie started to school 4 �Tuesday November 17 Cold. Wednesday November 18 Thawing a little. Oliver and I went to the library to-night. Thursday November 19 Dull and cold. The Temperature 29 Friday November 20. Dull with snow Temp.14. A shed behind Langford's took fire at noon but was soon put out. Ethel and Jim Christie were in town to-night. While in town the recieved news that one of their horses had fallen into the cistern. The horse had been taken out without damage before they reached home. Saturday November 21 Dull with snow. We all attended church in the morning except Papa.Nob. Uncle Alfred and Arthur were in with a load of wood Sunday November 22 Dull and cold with snow and storm in the afternoon and evening. We all attended church in the morning except Papa. Noble went out to Uncle Alfred's in the afternoon. Oliver came in in the evening and he and I went to the Presbyterian church at night. Monday November 23 Fine and cold. Temp. 15°. Uncle Sandy and Oliver were in town. Tuesday October November 24 Milder with rain and snow. Wednesday October November 25. Fine and milld mild. Papa and Olive went out to McTaggart's. Uncle Alfred was in town. Thursday November 26 Fine and warm Temp. 40° Friday November 27 Fine and cool. Oliver, Olive and I attended a Patriotic Concert at the Town Hall Saturday November 28 Fine and warm. Oliver went home. Noble returned home. Bessie Geddes and Coral McIvor returned from Stratford. Sunday November 29 Dull and very warm. We all attended Church in the morning. Noble and I went to the Presbyterian Church at night. Monday November 30. Dull and wet. Very warm Temp 44°. Tuesday November December 1 Dull and wet. Very warm Temp.20 48° 5 �Wednesday December 2. Misty and wet. Temp. 45°. Noble went out Erastus Ferguson's sale to-day. Thursday December 3-1914 Cooler. Temp 33° Friday December 4 Fair and cold. Temp. 22°. Saturday December 5. Fair and cold. Temp. 28°. Uncle Gilbert James & Laurier were in town. Isabel and Edgar were in town. Sunday December 6 Cold and fair but dull in afternoon We we were all in church in the morning to hear Mr. Mann. Rev. Mr. Edmisson occupied the pulpit in the morning evening and Noble and I went to hear him. Monday December 7 Fair and cold. Temp. 26° I went out to Burgoyne. Tuesday December 8 Dull and cold. Edgar went round by the road with the wagon to Erastus Ferguson's to bring back the disk plough harness etc. purchased at his sale and also a pump. In the afternoon we were putting the pump in the water well which we discovered was full of water. Wednesday December 9. Dull and cold. We were cutting straw, in the morning. In the afternoon Edgar and I went up to Geddes. Oliver and E Edgar and I went shooting but got nothing except two red squirrels. Thursday December 10 Fair with a little snow. Oliver and I went hunting and got a black squirrel. Oliver, Alex and I went down to Uncle Alfred's to skate. Friday December 11. Fine and cold. Oliver and I came in this morning afternoon Saturday December 12 Dull and Mild. James Christie was in for their mailbox. Sunday December 13. Snow in morning and evening Temp. 29° Noble, Olive and I went to church in the morning and at night Noble and I went to the Baptist Church. Monday December 14. Cold and storm. Temp 12° Tuesday December 15 Stormy and with snow. Temp 16°. Uncle 6 �Gilbert came in to a council meeting. John Geddes came home from Stratford and Oliver came in for him. Wednesday December 16, Stormy with snow. Temp. 13°. Uncle Gilbert went home. Donald was in with fowls. Thursday, December 17 Stormy with a heavy snow-fall. Temp. 18°. Mr. Wood brought a load of hay to-day. The rink was open to-night for the first time this winter. Friday December 18 Cold with snow. Temp. 7°. Oliver went home by way of Dunblane. where there is a Christians Entertainment. High School closed. Saturday December 19. Soft in forenoon. Aunt Lizzie John and Robert were in town. Sunday December 20. Bright in morning but cloudy in afternoon. We were all at church in the morning Monday December 21. Stormy Tuesday December 22. Stormy Temp 16°. James Christie came to town for their mail. Papa did not go down to the office to-day. I got some gold fish which Geddes's had obtained a Crawford's. Wednesday December 23. Windy with heavy snow fall. Temp 2°. We got a turkey which we had ordered from J. T. Wallace and a goose as a present from John Duke. Noble was up at Southampton. Thursday December 24. Cold with snow, Temp 14. Arthur was in with a load of wood for the office. The order come from the T. Eaton Co. To-night is Christmas Eve. Papa received as presents, The Times War maps, two neckties, and some handkerchiefs. Momma received a sweater coat, Olive received a shell ornamented chiffonier, a belt, and an underskirt. Noble received a combination knife, a book on farming, a shaving pad and stick, I received an overcoat, two neckties and some handkerchiefs. Friday December 25 Christmas Day Snowing. Temp 2°. Saturday December 26 Heavy snow fall. Arthur was in with a load of wood. Oliver and James were in at the rink. 7 �Sunday December 27. Snowy and windy. Temp 15. Noble Olive and I were at church this morning and Noble and I in the evening. Mr Lane Reb. Mr. Lane occupied the pulpit. Monday December 28 Snow in morning, fine at night. Temp 17°. Uncle Gilbert and Aunt Jeannie were in toward, Arthur and Agnes were in town and Noble went out with them to go to Richardson's sale which takes place to-morrow. Tuesday December 29 Snowy, Temp 25° Wednesday December 30. Cold and stormy. Temp 24°. John and Alex Geddes were in town and Noble came in with them. Arthur was in town. Thursday December 31 Cold with snow. This is my sixteenth birthday I received as presents a cap, pair of gloves and a collar box. Friday January 1 - 1915. Cold and stormy. Temp 8°. Olive and I went to prayer meeting this morning. The band serenaded this afternoon. Saturday January 2- Cold and stormy. Temp 22°. Papa did not go down to the office this morning. Uncle Gilbert, Ethel, Mr. and Mrs Jean and Ethel Hill were in town this afternoon. Sunday January 3 Fine and cool. Temp 5°. We were all at church but Papa Noble and I were at the Methodist Church in the evening. Monday January 4. Fine and cold. Temp 0°. This is municipal election day here. For Port Elgin Reeve. D.J Izzard Wm. Robertston Councillors J.B Cotterill, Pattison, N. Eidt, R.S Begg, John McCallum, J.J George. S. Lowry, For Saugeen Reeve. Alex McConnell 217 Jameison 136 Councillor D. Smith 241 8 �G. Christie 237 M Chappell 212 D. Duke 208 Wh. Greatheat 190. {to the side: see Jan 6.} School opened to-day. Tuesday January 5 Finde and mild. Temp 20°. Edgar was in with a load of wood. Wednesday January 6 Dull and warm with rain. Temp 30°. Edgar was in with wood. Ethel and Helen Christie were in town. According to the recount in Saugeon G. Christie got 242 votes and D Smith 241. J.B Wallace brought us in with a quarter of beef. Thursday January 7. Dull and cold with high wind. Papa did not go down to the office. We cut up the quarter of beef. Friday January 8. Dull and cold. Temp 22. Mrs. Bock slipped on some ice and fell as she was coming over here and broke a small bone in her wrist. Saturday January 9 Fine and cold. Oliver and Alex Geddes were in town and took home their goldfish. Uncle Andrew Aunt Minnie and Helen Hamilton were in town here for supper. Uncle Alfred and Arthur were in here after supper and Arthur was skating. Saturday January 10. Fine and cold. We were all at church in the morning except Mamma and Olive. At night Noble and I went to the Presbyterian church. Monday January 11. Fine and warm. Oliver came into school. We were at the library. Tuesday January 12 Fine and warm. Henry Hilker was buried today. Arthur was in with wood. Wednesday January 13. Fine and warm. Arthur was in with wood. I was at the office all day. Thursday January 14 Dull and warm. Arthur was in with wood. We cleaned the store pipes this morning. We cleared off a piece of snow from the creek. 9 �Friday January 15. Fine and cool. Arthur was in with a load of green wood. J.R.B Christie was in for a load of sawdust. Saturday January 16. Dull and warm. Uncle Gilbert and Laurier were in town. Uncle Alfred came in and is staying all night. We Sunday January 17. Dull and wet in the morning. Colder towards night. In the morning we all went to church. At night Noble and I went to the Presbyterian church Mr. Mann and Mr. Watt changed pulpits. Monday January 18 Dull and cold. Temp 27°. Arthur was into to-day. There is great skating above the dam and Oliver and I went up after supper. I got a pair of hockey boots to-day. I got my hair cut to-day. Tuesday January 19 Dull and warm with much snow. Temp. 23°. Arthur was in and Uncle Alfred went home with him. We were skating at the creek this afternoon. Wednesday January 20. Cold with snow. Temp. 14 We were at the library to-night. Thursday January 21 Cold with snow Temp 12° Friday January 22. Cold with snow. Temp 1°. I went to visit school this afternoon. Saturday January 23. Fine and cold in morning and stormy in the afternoon. Temp. 3°. There was a meeting of the Farmer's Institute in the afternoon which Noble and I attended. There was also a combined meeting in the evening of the Farmers' and Womens Institute which we also attended. Uncle Gilbert was in in the afternoon. Uncle Sandy and Bessie were also in and Olive went out with them. Sunday January 24 Fine and cold. Papa Noble and I went to church in the morning and at night Noble and I attended the Presbyterian Church. Monday January 25 Fine and cold but windy in the evening. Oliver Geddes came in and Olive came with him. D. L. Christie was in with wood for Mrs D. Kennedy. 10 �Tuesday January 26. Fine and cold. I got my new skates. Wednesday January 27. Fine at times but mostly changeable. Uncle Sandie and Oliver Geddes were in with chop. D.L Christie was in with wood. Thursday January 28. Fine and cold. Temp 4°. Olive and I were up at the creek skating. Friday January 29 Cold and stormy. Papa did not go to the office to-day Saturday January 30 Fine and cold. Temp 2°. Neil Cairns died this morning Sunday January 31. Warmer with snow. Temp 16°. We were all at church in the morning Noble was at the Presbyterian Church and I at the Methodist to-night. Monday January February 1 Cold and stormy. Temp 17°. Papa was at the office in the afternoon Oliver and James Christie came in this morning. Tuesday February 2. Cold and stormy Temp 4°. Papa did not go down to the office. The 10.05 P. M. train yesterday did not come untill to-day Wednesday Ja February 3 Fine and cold. Temp 3°. There was only one train to-day. The railroads are all blocked up. Oliver and I were at a hockey-match. Thursday February 4. Fine and cold. Feb.- 4°. Friday February 5. Dull with rain all day. Temp 24°. Saturday February 6. Dull and cold. Oliver and Alex Geddes were in town. Papa is not well to-day. Sunday February 7. Fine in early and snow in later part of the day. Papa is no better. Oliver came in this afternoon. Noble went to the Presbyterian Church to-night and Oliver and I went to the Methodist Church. Monday February 8. Cold with snow. Temp. 18°. Tuesday February 9. Dull and cold temp 3°. 11 �Wednesday February 10. Fine and cold. Temp 10°. Thursday February 11. Thawing with rain Temp. 34°. D.M. Sutherland was here for dinner today. The funeral of William Forester took place to-day. Friday Feb. 12. Cold. Temp 30°. Momma was at the Preparotory service to-night. There is banquet to-night in honour of Alex McConnel, Reeve, a hockey match Owen Sound vs. Port Elgin and a dance at the town hall Saturday Feberuary 13. Rain in the afternoon. Jessie and Georgina came in this morning and Georgina is staying in for a few day Saturday Sunday February 14 Dull with rain in the morning Papa and Mamma were at church in the morning. In the evening Olive Georgina and Noble went to the Presbyterian church and Oliver and I went to the Baptist Anniversary services Monday February 15 Dull with a little snow Noble went out with Arthur to-day. Tuesday February 16 Fine and cold. Ucle Uncle Alfred came in and Georgina went home with him. Wednesday February 17. Fine and bright. Temp. 22°. We (Oliver and I ) went to see a hockey match between the high school girls of Southampton and Port Elgin. S. 5 Pr.E. 2. Oliver {line stroked through} took a very circiutous route home. Thursday February 18. Fine and cold. Temp. 6°. Noble and Noble Arthur were at Bruce McKays sale to-day. Bessie and Oliver Geddes were in to-day. Friday February 19. Fine and very warm. Oliver is sick to-day and has gone home on the train. D. F. Christie was in with wood. Saturday February 20 Fine and very warm. Noble returned home. Uncle Sandy and Aunt Lizzie were in town. Uncle Gilbert and Ethel were in town. Sunday February 21. Fine and very warm. Papa is very sick with the cold to-day. In the morning Noble Olive and I went to church and in the evening Noble and I went to the Presbyterian Church in the evening. 12 �Monday February 22. Dull with heavy rain. Papa did not go to the office to-day. Tuesday January February 23. Dull and wet. Wednesday February 24. Cold with a little snow. Thursday February 25 Cold with snow. Oliver and I went out to the Burgoyne Soiree. Oliver stayed came in but I am staying out at Geddes'. Friday February 26. Dull and very cold with snow. Oliver Geddes brought me in. Saturday February 27, Fine and cold. Temp. 11°. Papa went down to the office for the first time this week. He was taken down in a cutter after dinner. Sunday February 28. Fine and warm. Noble and I went to the Presbyterian Church to-night. Monday March 1. Fine and cold. D. Christie was in town. Monday February 28. Tuesday March 2. Fine and warm cool but dull part of time of snow flurries. Olive Olive Oliver and I were skating this afternoon. Wednesday February 29 March 3 Fine and warm. We were skating again this afternoon. D. Christie was in town. Thursday February 30 March 4 Fine and warm. I was skating this afternoon. Oliver went out to a party at Stuarts'. Friday February March 5. Fine and warm cold. Arthur and Edgar in town and I returned out with them. Edgar and I were skating in the afternoon and the three of us after supper Saturday March 6 Dull and cool with snow. I came into town with Arthur. Sunday March 7. Fine and cool. Temp. 31°. We were all at church in the morning except Papa. Oliver came in this afternoon and the three of us went to church at night. Monday March 8. Fine and warm. Arthur and Georgina were in to-day. Tuesday March 9 Fine and warm. Temp. 25° 13 �Wednesday March 10 Fine and warm. Noble and I went out to Floto's sale but did not purchase anything. Thursday March 11. Fine and cool. J.R.B. Christie was in to-day. Friday March 12 Fine and warm. Noble went out to D. Duke's sale with Arthur. Saturday March 13 Fine and cool. Noble and Arthur went to J. B. Muir's for grass seed and oats. The engine trucks from Appleton Mfg. Co. arrived at the station to-day. Sunday March 14 Fine and warm. We were all at Church in the morning except Papa. Oliver came in this afternoon and in the evening the three of us went to the Methodist Church where there was a special service to inaugurate the new pipe organ. Monday March 15. Fine and cold. Noble and I attended a sale at Fred Atkinson's near Arkwright. Noble bought two neck-yokes and a two-year old heifer. We reached home at 10 P.M. Tuesday March 16. Fine and cold. Arthur was in to the dentists and Noble returned with him to bring over the cow which we left at Atkinsons Wednesday March 17. Fine and cool. Dr. Geo. Veitch died last last night. Thursday March 18. Fine and cool. Friday March 19 Fine and cold. The funeral of Dr. Veitch took place this morning and in the afternoon of Adam Maas. Uncle Andrew, Uncle Sandy and James Christie were in town. Saturday March 20. Fine and cold. Noble went out to Christies on the early and returned on the late train. Edgar and Jessie was in this morning. Sunday March 21 Dull with some snow. Papa Noble and I were at the church in the morning and Noble and I were at the Presbyterian Church in the evening. 14 �Tuesday Monday March 23 22 Dull and cold. We took down the stove in the dining room and set up the coal-stove. Uncle Alfred was in this morning. I took sick this morning with la grippe. Tuesday March 23. Bright and warmer. A little worse. Wednesday March 24 Dull and cold. Still sick Wednesday March 25 Thursday March 25. Dull and cold with rain changing to snow. I felt a little better this morning to the office but am worse to-night. Frida Friday March 26 Fine and cold. Dull with snow Temp. 14° Feeling a little better tonight. Very sick to-day Saturday March 27. Fine and cold. I feel a little better to-night. Sunday March 28 Cold with snow this afternoon. Mamma and Olive were at Church in the morning and Oliver to-night. Monday March 29 Cold with a little snow. I am some better but Noble is at home with the cold and Mamma and Olive both have colds. Tuesday March 30 Warmer with snow. Uncle Andrew brought in the apples which I picked last fall. Wednesday March 31 Bright and warmer. I went down to the office this afternoon. Thursday March April 1 Dull and cold. Oliver went home as school has stopped. Bessie Geddes came in to meet John who came home on the late train. Friday April 2. Bright and cold. Temp. 26°. Noble went out to Burgoyne this morning and returned this evening. Mamma has not been well to-day. Saturday April 3. Fine and cold. Uncle Andrew and Aunt Minnie were in town. John and Oliver Geddes were in town also. 15 �(Easter Sunday) Sunday April 4. Fine and warm. Papa Noble and I went to church in the morning and I went to the Presbyterian Church in the evening. Monday April 5 Dull with some rain. Edgar was in town and stayed for dinner. Noble went out to Christie's to get a horse. Tuesday April 6. Dull and cold. Noble and Jim went over to Burgoyne with the horse. Wednesday April 7 Fine and warm. Noble went in to town this morning and I came out with him. Thursday April 8 Fine and warm. Noble and I went over to Uncle Walters for some oats. In the afternoon were sawing wood in the bush. Arthur was at at Robert Telford's cutting straw. Friday April 9 Fine and warm, but dull with rain in afternoon. We were sawing wood in the after morning and most of the afternoon. Arthur and Edgar were at Shankses in the afternoon Saturday April 10 Fine Dull with much rain in afternoon. Uncle Alfred Edgar and I came into town in the morning Uncle Alfred is staying. Helen Christie has been staying in since Friday at noon. Uncle Gilbert and Laurier were in town and Helen went home with them. Sunday April 11 Fine and very mild with rain in the evening. Papa Olive and I went to church in the morning. I went to the Presbyterian Church at night. Monday April 12. Dull with some rain. James and Oliver Christie I came in this morning. Noble was in in the afternoon and Uncle Alfred went home with him. Isabel and Jessie were in town. Tuesday April 13. Fine and cool. I took out the cow this morning and brought the other one in the afternoon. Noble came in part way. I saw my 100th robin this morning. Wednesday April 14 Fine and warm. I wheeled out to Burgoyne this morning. 16 �Arthur and I went up to Endeavour this evening. Mr. Watt called for a vote on introducing debating and received five girls voted for it. He got Arthur and I to promise to help, afterwards. Thursday April 15 Fine and warm. I returned to town this morning. Friday April 16 Fine and cool. Uncle Gilbert, Aunt Jeanie Donald and James were in town. Uncle Sandy, Aunt Lizzie and Oliver were also in town. Saturday April 17 Fine and cool. Arthur and Isabel were in town this morning. Sunday April 18 Fine and warm but dull in the evening. We were all at church in the morning. Oliver and I were at the Anniversary Services in the Methodist Church in the evening. Monday April 19 Dull and misty Warm and bright. Tuesday April 20 Temp. Arthur and Edgar were in town. Uncle Sandy & Oliver were in. We got a load of hay from Mr. Wood to-day. Tuesday April 20 Bright and warm Temp. 42°. Wednesday April 21 Fine and cool. I came out to Burgoyne to-night and went to Endeavour. Thursday April 22 Warm and dull with a few sprinklings of rain. I came in before breakfast this morning. Friday April 23 Dull and warm with some mist. Uncle Sandy and Bessie were in town. Oliver borrowed the wheel to go home. Saturday April 24 Fine and very hot. Helen Christie was in town at the dentist's. Joe Young came home. Sunday April 25 Fine and very warm. Mamma Olive and I went to church in the morning. Noble returned came home before Church in the morning. Noble and I went to the Presbyterian Church in the evening. Monday April 26. Fine and very hot Oliver came in the morning. Noble and Arthur were in in the afternoon. 17 �Tuesday April 27 Fine and very warm. I took the wheel to Langford's and got a new cover for the front wheel and a new spoke put in. I had my first dish of ice cream. Wednesday April 28 fine and very warm. I came out to Burgoyne. Arthur and I were at Endeavour. Thursday April 29. Dull and cold with a little rain in the afternoon. I was disking in the morning and in the bush in the afternoon. Friday April 30. Dull and cold with light showers of rain. I was sowing grass seed to-day. Saturday May 1. Fine Dull and cold with a little rain in the morning. Edgar and came in to town this morning and he returned after dinner. Uncle Sandy Aunt Lizzie Olive Alex and Robbie went into town. Sunday May 2 Fine and warm. Mamma Olive and I were at church in the morning and Olive and I in the evening. Monday May 3 Fine and warm but dull towards evening. Oliver came in to-day. Tuesday May 4 Dull with some rain. I came out to Burgoyne to-night this morning. I went up to Geddeses' to-night with Alex. Cutting poles. Noble was sowing. Wednesday May 5. Dull with some rain. Arthur and I were at Endeavour to-night. Christie's ordered an automobile. Thursday May 6. Fine and warm. I returned to town this morning. Oliver was learning to drive their car and took Lil Rowand and I for a ride. Olive went out to Turners on the train Friday May 7 Fine and Dull with rain. D. F. Christie was in town. Arthur was in town. Saturday May 8 Dull with heavy rain in the afternoon. Ethel Helen Olive Oli Oliver took out the auto car this morning and Ethel Helen Olive and Laurier reuturned with him in the morning before dinner. D. F. Christie returned with it in the afternoon to learn to drive it. They returned before supper 18 �Sunday May 9. Fine and cold. We were all at Church in the morning. At night I went to the Presbyterian Church in the evening. Tu Monday May 10 Fine and warm I came out to Burgoyne this morning We have been hauling out manure on to the mangel grounds. Tuesday May 11 Fine and hot. We finished spreading manure this morning. After dinner Alex Geddes came down. I returned to town and purchased a pair of trousers at N.M. Gillivray's. Wednesday May 12 Fine and hot with rain in the afternoon and evening. I came out to Burgoyne this morning. Noble planted theabout ½ an acre of mangels this morning. We hauled out manure during the latter remainder part of the day. At In the evening Arthur and I went to McIvors to a Social Evening which was held instead of the regular meeting of the Christian Endeavours. Thursday May 13. Fine and warm. We were hauling out manure and spreading. Friday May 14. Fine and warm. No I came into town in the afternoon. Saturday May 15. Fine and warm {word stroked through) Uncle Sandy and Oliver were in town this afternoon. Arthur came in to the Port a Baseball match Port Elgin Junior defeated Aberdour 12-7. We went to the Picture Show afterwards. Sunday May 16. Fine Dull and cool with light rain in afternoon. We were all at church in the morning. In the evenng I went to the Methodist Church. Monday May 17. Dull and cold. The saddle of the bicycle was broken to-day. Tuesday May 18 Fine Dull and col. Noble came in with the wagon and we took a load of furniture out. Wednesday May 19. Fine and cool. Noble and I went to town this morning with the wagon. I brought out the cow and Noble and Olive came out with the wagon. Thursday May 20. Dull and cool with a sprinkle of rain in the afternoon. I came into town this morning. 19 �Friday May 21 Dull and warm with some rain in the morning.Hot in the afternoon. I got the wheel fixed. Saturday May 22. Dull and cold in the morning. Fine in the afternoon. I came to Burgoyne and Noble went in with the double-buggy and brought Papa and Mamma in the evening Sunday May 23. Dull in the morning, fine in the afternoon. Olive, Noble and I were at church in the morning and I was church at night. Monday May 24 Warm in Fine and cool. We planted the potatoes to-day. Edgar went to Southampton too this afternoon. Arthur and I went up to play baseball in the evening. Tuesday May 25. Fine in morning. Dull in afternoon with a little rain. Mrs. Duncan Black's funeral took place this afternoon. Uncle Gilbert was over to it and Papa went back with them. Wednesday May 26. Dull and very cold. Aunt Jeannie and Donald u brought Papa over in the car. We were fixing fences to-day. Thursday May 27. There was a hard frost last night. Slightly warmer than yesterday. Noble took Papa and Mamma into town. We were sawing wood in the bush to-day. Friday May 28. Fine and warmer. Noble took Mamma and Papa into town. In the bush in the afternoon. Saturday May 29. Bright and warm. We were working in the bush in the morning and I was there in the afternoon. Noble went in and brought them out. Sunday May 30 Fine and warm. We were all at church in the morning and I was in the evening. Monday May 31. Fine and very warm. We were working in the bush this morning and at the cistern in the afternoon. Tuesday May June 1 Dull Fine and warm. I went into town this morning. We were working at the cistern in the morning and at the fence at the creek in the afternoon. 20 �Wednesday June 2. Dull and warm. I went into town this morning. Thursday June 3. Dull with a little rain. I went in for a {illegible}. X Friday June 4. Fine and warm. Noble and Papa went into town. Saturday June 5. Fine and hot - Papa and Noble returned Sunday June 6. Fine & hot with strong wind. We were all at church in the morning and I was there at night. Rev. Archie Bell took the place of Mr. Watt Monday June 7 Dull and warm with rain in the afternoon. Noble and I went into town this morning with the wagon to get a load of lumber and did not get home until supper time. Tuesday June 8 Dull and cold. We were sawing wood with the engine in the bush. Wednesday June 9. Dull and cool with heavy rains at intervals Thursday June 10 Dull and cold with light rain in the evening. Papa and I were digging post holes in the afternoon and Noble was ploughing the summer fallow. We brought the red cow home from the bush. Friday June 11 Dull and wet in the morning but fine in the afternoon. Papa and Mamma went into town this morning taking Tom and the buggy. We were cleaning the pipes in the morning and in the afternoon. Noble was ploughing. Saturday June 12. Dull in the morning fine in the afternoon. I went into town this morning. Uncle Alfred Edgar and Alice were in in the afternoon. Uncle Sandy and Alex were in in the afternoon. Arthur came in in the evening. We returned home in the evening. Sunday June 13. Dull and hot with thunderstorm in the afternoon. We were all Tuesday June 1 at church in the morning. Noble and Edgar went into a memorial service and also attended church in town in the evening, Arthur and I were at Burgoyne church in the evening. Monday June 14. Dull and cool. We were washing and painting the buggy today. Noble went to town on the wheel. 21 �Tuesday June 15. Rain last night and this morning. We finished painting the buggy with a second coat. Noble and Arthur went into town in the afternoon to enlarge the stable door. Wednesday June 16. Fine and warm in the morning with rain in the afternoon and evening. I started to clean the single harness this morning we then went back to the bush and cut up some posts for the fence. After dinner Papa and Noble took Tom back to the bush and hauled out the posts. I varnished the buggy and put top-dressing on the top. Arthur and I went up to Endeavour to-night. Thursay June 17. There was a very heavy rain last night. And there was a flood at the creek. We were working at the crib and cleaning and dressing putting dressing on the single harness. We dug some post-holes in the afternoon. Friday June 18. Fine and hot with thunderstorm in the afternoon and at night. Papa and Olive went to town taking Tom and the single buggy. We were at the bush sawing wood with the engine in the morning but the engine did not work right and we had to quit. Noble was helping Uncle Alfred in the afternoon to wash sheep. We finished planting the turnips. Saturday June 19. Dull and cold with rain in the morning. Noble went into town in the morning with Edgar and returned in the evening with Papa and Olive. Sunday June 20. Fine and warm. We were all at church in the morning and Olive and I were at Sunday School. I was also at church at to- night. Tuesday Monday June 21. Fine and warm. We were making the gravel box and hoeing thistles. Papa and Mamma went into town with Tom and the buggy and are staying all night. I was at a base-ball match Burgoyne 13 High Street 5. Tuesday June 22. Dull and cool. Papa was taken ill in town last night but is much better today. Noble when went in on the bicycle and brought out Tom and the buggy. We were cutting thistles. Wednesday June 23. Dull and cold. Noble started at the roadwork to-day. I was cutting thistles. 22 �Thursday June 24. Fine and cool. Noble finished the road work we were cutting thistle the rest of the day. Friday June 25 Fine and cool, Cutting thistles. Fred Hanbidge brought their horse which Papa has purchased. Noble went into town with the horse (Fred), taking Olive with him and brought out Mamma. Noble and I were up at Geddes'. Saturday June 26. Fine and hot. We were fixing the fence across the creek. I took Fred in to-night and came out on the wheel. Papa and Olive came out in the buggy Sunday June 27 Fine and warm. Papa and Mamma were at church in the morning and Olive and I were there at night. Monday June 28. Fine and warm. Noble and I went in to town with a load of wood took the pine lumber to the mill to planed and brought it and some plank home. We got a scuffler from J.D. McIntosh. Tuesday June 29 Fine and hot. We were putting up the fence across the creek to-day. Wednesday June 30 Fine and warm. We were scuffling the corn and hoeing to-day. Thursday July 1 Dull and hot in morning fine in afternoon. Noble and I went into town this evening. Friday July 2. Dull with slight shower in morning, hot in the afternoon. Papa and Mamma went into town. We put up the bars back in the field at the creek and in the afternoon Noble was mowing hay. Saturday July 3 Dull and hot. I was disking to-day. Papa and Mamma returned home. Sunday July 4 Dull and hot with heavy rain in the evening. We were all at church in the morning except Papa and Mamma who was sick. I was there in the evening. Monday July 5 Very windy and cold. The {wind} blew off one of our barn doors. I was harrowing and disking and Noble and Papa were cutting weeds. 23 �Tuesday July 6 Cool with very light shower in the morning. Papa Fine and bright. John Geddes returned home yesterday accompanied by Myrtle Stait. They came down this morning. Noble was cutting the bay and raking what he cut on Friday. Papa and I were cutting weeds and fixing the bars back in the field across the creek, Wednesday July 9. Cool with a few drops of rain in the morning and rain also in the evening. Papa Olive and I went into town to pick cherries. Uncle Gilbert and Aunt Jeannie were here to-day. I drove up to Endeavour to-night. Thursday July 10 Fine and warm. Arthur and I drove to the Endeavour picnic this afternoon. Friday July 10. Warm and bright. Papa and Mamma went into town this morning. We were weeding and fixing a fence. W I was up at Geddeses to-night. Saturday July 1 Fine and hot. We are weeding to-day. We were mowing grass in the orchard to-night. Sunday July 11. Fine Dull and warm. We were all at church in the morning but Olive and I was there in the evening. Monday July 12. Hot with a thunderstorm in the morning. We were fixing the fence across the creek where a post was pulled out and putting the barn door up. Tuesday July 13. Dull and hot. Papa and Mamma were over at Christies. We were hauling out manure on to the summer fallow. Wednesday July 14. Fine and hot. We were hauling out manure and hauling in hay. Thursday July 15 Dull and warm with much rain. We finished hauling out the manure. In the afternoon we were scuffling and hoeing. Friday July 16. Hot with a very heavy thunderstorm in the evening. We brought home three loads of wood from the bush and bringing wood out of the jam. Papa and Mamma went into town tonight to-day. Saturday July 17 Dull with mist in the morning. Fine in the afternoon. We were working at the crib. Papa and Mamma returned home 24 �Sunday July 18 Fine and hot. We were all at church in the morning and I was there at night. Monday July 19 Cool and dull in the afternoon morning fine in the afternoon. We cut some of the boards for the crib cutting thistles and finished hauling in the hay. Tuesday July 20 Fine and warm. Father and Olive were in town to-day. Noble was spreading manure and cutting thistles. I was disking. The Burgoyne Garden Party was held to-night. $155 was taken at the gate and $217 altogether. Aberdour beat Burgoyne in baseball 12-11 Noble and I were at the Garden Party. Wednesday July 21 Fine and warm. Noble finished spreading the manure and he and Papa worked at the crib. I was discing and harrowing. Thursday July 22. Fine and cool. I disked for a while and then Noble cut the hay in the big field. Papa and I started to fix the fence at the barn. We scuffled the potatoes beans and corn and put poison on the potatoes. Friday July 23 Fine and warm. Papa Mamma and and I went to town. Saturday July 24. Dull and very warm. I came out this morning. We hauled in all the hay that is cut. Sunday July 25. Dull and hot. We were all at church in the morning except Papa. Monday July 25. Dull with rain in the morning. We fixed the ladder on the rack which we broke on Saturday. Monday July 26 and took off the hay. Tuesday July 27. Fine and warm. We had to dig out all the the earth around the crib of the cistern in order to put in the new one. Wednesday July 28. Dull and warm with a light shower of rain. We hauled out the timber for the rack. Noble was helping Uncle Alfred to stook wheat in the afternoon. Thursday July 29 Fine and hot. I was helping Uncle Alfred to haul in hay to-day Noble was cutting the other part of the timothy field. Noble helped to haul in after summer. 25 �Friday July 30. Fine and hot. Papa and Mamma. I was helping Uncle Alfred to finish hauling in and the coiled up the hay which Noble raked up. Saturday July 31. Fine and very warm. Noble and I hauled in five loads of hay and finished the timothy. Edgar helped us with one load. Papa and Mamma returned home. Sunday August 1 Fine and hot. Papa Mamma and Olive were at Church in the morning and I was there at night. Monday August 2 Dull with a little rain in the afternoon. Papa and Olive went into town in the buggy and Noble went in for shingles for the house roof. Tuesday August 3 Dull with heavy rain. Arthur helped us to get ready part of the scaffold for shingling. Alex Geddes was down in the afternoon. Buschlen was out and put the pump into the cistern. Wednesday August 4 Dull with rain in the morning and evening. We put up the scaffold and did a little shingling. Arthur was helping us. Aunt Lizzie Robbie and Florence were here for dinner. Thursday August 5 Dull with a light shower in morning and heavier one at night. We were working cleaning up the out the stables till about the 9 a.m. and then shingled the rest of the day. Friday August 6 Dull with short heavy showers in evening. Papa and Noble went to town this morning and returned home this evening. Saturday August 7 Dull with a little rain in the evening. Papa and Olive went to town this morning and returned this evening Sunda We finished shingling the roof. Sunday August 8. Fine and warm. We were all at Church in the morning ad Olive and I were there in the evening at Sunday School. Noble went to the Methodist Church in Port Elgin in the evening and I went to Burgoyne. Monday August 9. Dull with heavy mist. Papa and Mamma went to town. We took the cleats off the roof and cleared up more of the shingles. 26 �Tuesday August 10 Fine and hot. We cut our wheat to-day and finished staking the fence at the clover field. Geddes' were down at the for a load of straw. Wednesday August 11. Hot. We finished cutting the wheat and the fence corners hoeing hoed some corn and took down the scaffold. Noble and I went up to Endeavour Thursday August 12 Warm with heavy rain. We were working clearing up the stable and flooring the stall. Friday August 13. Misty and rainy in early morning. Fine rest of day. Papa Mamma and I drove into town this morning and I returned in the evening. Saturday August 14 Fine and hot. I drove in with the buggy. Noble took the team in and returned after dinner. Mamma Papa and I returned in the evening. Sunday August 15. Hot and dull. We were all at church in the morning. Noble and I were there in the evening. Monday August 16 Hot with slight shower in morning and heavier one in evening. Noble Edgar cut our barley field across the creek and Noble and I stooked it. Tuesday August 17. Fine and cool. Noble cut the second crop of clover. I was helping Uncle Alfered's with their barley. Wednesday August 18 Fine and cool. Papa and Noble finished the (weht = wheat?} this morning. I helped Uncle Alfred's with their barley, this morning. Uncle Alfred and Edgar came with their team and wagon and helped us to haul in our wheat (6 loads) and hay in fence corners. Then we helped Unce Alfred's to haul in their mixed grain. Thursday August 19 Fine and warm. Edgar was cutting our Daubegne oats at the road until suppertime and Noble cut the rest after supper. Friday August 20. Fine and warm. Papa and Mamma went into town. We raked the hay and part of the wheat stubble and coiled part of the hay. 27 �Saturday August 21. Dull and warm with very heavy rain in the evening. We finished raking the wheat stubble and coiling the hay. We brought in the wheat rakings and one load of hay and two loads of barley. {Brown back cover} {Brown back cover with a green stamped pair of laurel leaves and No. 23 in the centre.} For more information on James “Rowand” Burgess, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.uoguelph.ca 28 � 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 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Universal</p> <p>Note Book</p> <p>{design in green and purple of boy in a sailor top with bloomers painting a banner with the word UNIVERSAL on it. The paint is forming loops, bubbles and curls around the banner. At his waist parallel to the paint bowl is the word NOTE BOOK. Green fronds grow below around and above the boy and the banner grows out from these in green.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Blank Brown Page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Diary 1914 {Beside in pencil it reads: by J. R. Burgess}</p> <p>Wednesday Sept 30 Fine and warm. Paisley Fair took place to-day. I did not go as I intended to. Scott went to Paisley yesterday and Noble was to go to-day but he took sick during the night and returned home after dinner.</p> <p>Thursday October 1. Fine and warm. Noble is a little better</p> <p>Friday October 2. Fine and warm. Noble is much better.</p> <p>Saturday Oct 3. Fine and very warm. I was not in the office to-day but went out to Uncle Alfred's. We were hauling in corn in the</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>morning and part of the afternoon after which Edgar and I did some chopping with the engine while Arthur and Uncle Alfred continued the corn. I returned home a little after 4 p.m. Jessie and Isabel and Miss. Currie were in town this afternoon.</p> <p>Sunday October 4. Fine and warm. We were all at church except Noble. In the evening I went to the harvest home at the Methodist Church. This is the first time I have heard Rev. Dr. Scanlan. I like his preaching very well. There will be a different minister, the one in Cargill.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>there went sunday.</p> <p>Monday October 5, fine and warm. Noble almost well though still week. I was at the library and took out two books and a magazine.</p> <p>Tuesday October 6 fine and warm</p> <p>Wednesday October 7 fine and warm. Tara Fair is being held to-day. I got a suit of cloth at McGillevray's to try on.</p> <p>Thurday October 8 fine and warm with rain in the morning</p> <p>Friday October 9 fine and warm</p> <p>Saturday October 10 warm and wet. John Geddes came home from Stratford Kincardine High</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>school {Pa?} won a football match from Port Elgin by 1 to 0 and in basketball 11-9. Oliver Christie and Uncle Gilbert went in.</p> <p>Sunday October 11 Dull and cool. Papa and mamma went to Church in the morning and Noble and I went to the Baptist Church at night. There was no service in the Presbyterian Church at night as Mr Mann was taken ill.</p> <p>Monday October 12 Dull and warm. Thanksgiving Day. Noble went out to Scott's. The rest of us went out to Christie's. I had a shot at a partridge for the</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>first time and missed it.</p> <p>Tuesday October 13. Dull and cold</p> <p>Friday</p> <p>Wednesday October 14. Dull and warmer</p> <p>Thursday October 15. Fine and warm. {Olive?} and I went down early this morning and commenced cleaning {scribbled out} the office.</p> <p>Friday October 16. Warm with rain in the afternoon. We finished cleaning the office</p> <p>Saturday October 17 Fine and Rain in the morning but fine in the afternoon. Southampton High School BasketBall team played against</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Port Elgin. Port Elgin won by 20-0</p> <p>Sunday October 18. Fine and warm. Papa and Olive went to the Methodist Church in the morning and Noble and I went to the Presbyterian. At night Noble and I went to the Baptist church and where there was a Baptism.</p> <p>Monday October 19 Fine &amp; warm Uncle Alfred and Arthur were in with pigs to-day.</p> <p>Wednesday October 21. Fine and cool</p> <p>Thursday October 22. Fine and cool</p> <p>Friday October 23 Fine &amp; cool</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday October 23. Dull and cold. Arthur and Edgar were in.</p> <p>Sunday October 24 Dull and cool. Edgar and Isabel were in {scribbled out}. In the morning Edgar and I went to the Methodist Church where to which the Company of Militia marched. In the evening Noble and I went to the Presbyterian Church.</p> <p>Monday October 25 Cold with snow. Noble did not out to his work</p> <p><br />Tuesday October 26 Cold with more snow. Temp. 25°. Thawing at night. I</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday October 28. Dull and cold Snow fully gone in morning. with rain in afternoon. Uncle Alfred and Edgar were in for apple-butter. Uncle Andrew was in with potatoes.</p> <p>Thursday October 29 Cool and wet. In the afternoon I went for a walk and saw three partridge and a black squirrel.</p> <p>Friday October 30. Dull and wet</p> <p>Saturday October 31 Fine and mild. I went out to Uncle Andrew's to pick apples. I picked one barrel of spies and two bags of baldwins. Uncle Gilbert and Ethel were in town.</p> <p>Sunday October 3 November 1</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Fine and cool. The Presbyterian Church held its anniversary to-day.</p> <p>Monday October November 2. Dull and cold.</p> <p>Tuesday October {Written on top: November} 3 Dull and cold</p> <p>Wednesday October November 4 Dull and cold.</p> <p>Thursday October November 5. Dull and cold.</p> <p>Friday November 6. Dull and cold</p> <p>Saturday November 7 Dull and cold.</p> <p>Sunday November 8- Dull and cold. We were all at church in the morning and in the evening Noble and I went to the Evangelical Church</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday November 9 - Dull and cold.</p> <p>Tuesday November 10 Dull and wet. Noble came home to-night.</p> <p>Wednesday November 11 Dull and wet with hail. Oliver Christie was in town with apples for making apple-butter.</p> <p>Wednesday November 1</p> <p>Thursday November 12 Dull and wet with snow in the evening. The concert of J.G. Rockwell's Sunny South Troupe was held to-day to-night at the Town Hall. At noon they had a "Koontown Parade"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>I went to the concert.</p> <p>Friday November 13 Wet in the morning and cold during rest of day. Uncle Sandy way was in town with Bessie, who went down to Stratford to stay a week. This is Papa's birthday</p> <p>Saturday November 14 Fine and cool. Temp. 36°. Arthur Edgar Jessie and Alice were in town to-day.</p> <p>Sunday November 15 Dull and warm with much rain. Temp 44° Noble came home to-day to stay.</p> <p>Monday November 16. Cold with snow and stormy. Oliver Christie started to school</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday November 17 Cold.</p> <p>Wednesday November 18 Thawing a little. Oliver and I went to the library to-night.</p> <p>Thursday November 19 Dull and cold. The Temperature 29</p> <p>Friday November 20. Dull with snow Temp.{14/19}. A shed behind Langford's took fire at noon but was soon put out. Ethel and Jim Christie were in town to-night. While in town the recieved news that one of their horses had fallen into the cistern. The horse had been taken out without damage before they reached home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday November 21 Dull with snow. We all attended church in the morning except Papa.Nob. Uncle Alfred and Arthur were in with a load of wood</p> <p>Sunday November 22 Dull and cold with snow and storm in the afternoon and evening. We all attended church in the morning except Papa. Noble went out to Uncle Alfred's in the afternoon. Oliver came in in the evening and he and I went to the Prebyterian church at night.</p> <p>Monday November 23 Fine and cold. Temp. 15°. Uncle Sandy and Oliver were in town.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday October November 24 Milder with rain and snow.</p> <p>Wednesday October November 25. Fine and milld mild. Papa and Olive went out to McTaggart's. Uncle Alfred was in town.</p> <p>Thursday November 26 Fine and warm Temp. 40°</p> <p>Friday November 27 Fine and cool. Oliver, Olive and I attnded a Patriotic Concert at the Town Hall</p> <p>Saturday November 28 Fine and warm. Oliver went home. Noble returned home. Bessie Geddes and Coral McIvor returned from Stratford.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday November 29 Dull and very warm. We all attended Church in the morning. Noble and I went to the Presbyterian Church at night.</p> <p>Monday November 30. Dull and wet. Very warm Temp 44°.</p> <p>Tuesday November December 1 Dull and wet. Very warm Temp.20 48°</p> <p>Wednesday December 2. Misty and wet. Temp. 45°. Noble went out Erastus Ferguson's sale to-day.</p> <p>Thursday December 3-1914 Cooler. Temp 33°</p> <p>Friday December 4 Fair and cold. Temp. 22°.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday December 5. Fair and cold. Temp. 28°. Uncle Gilbert James &amp; Laurier were in town. Isabel and Edgar were in town.</p> <p>Sunday December 6 Cold and fair but dull in afternoon We we were all in church in the morning to hear Mr. Mann. Rev. Mr. Edmisson occupied the pulpit in the morning evening and Noble and I went to hear him.</p> <p>monday December 7 Fair and cold. Temp. 26° I went out to Burgoyne.</p> <p>Tuesday December 8 Dull and cold. Edgar went round by the road with the wagon to</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Erastus Ferguson's to bring back the disk plough harness etc. purchased at his sale and also a pump. In the afternoon we were putting the pump in the water well which we discovered was full of water.</p> <p>Wednesday December 9. Dull and cold. We were cutting straw, in the morning. In the afternoon Edgar and I went up to Geddes. Oliver and Edgar and I went shooting but got nothing except two red squirrels.</p> <p>Thursday December 10 Fair with a little snow. Oliver and I went hunting and got a black squirrel. Oliver, Alex</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and I went down to Uncle Alfred's to skate.</p> <p>Friday December 11. Fine and cold. Oliver and I came in this morning afternoon</p> <p>Saturday December 12 Dull and Mild. James Christie was in for their mailbox.</p> <p>Sunday December 13. Snow in morning and evening Temp. 29° Noble, Olive and I went to church in the morning and at night Noble and I went to the Baptist Church.</p> <p>Monday December 14. Cold and storm. Temp 12°</p> <p>Tuesday December 15 Stormy and with snow. Temp 16°. Uncle</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Gilbert came in to a council meeting. John Geddes came home from Stratford and Oliver came in for him.</p> <p>Wednesday December 16, Stormy with snow. Temp. 13°. Uncle Gilbert went home. Donald was in with bowls.</p> <p>Thursday, December 17 Stormy with a heavy snow-fall. Temp. 18°. Mr. Wood brought a load of hay to-day. The rink was open to-night for the first time this winter.</p> <p>Friday December 18 Cold with snow. Temp. 7°. Oliver went home by way of Dunblane.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>where there is a Christians Entertainment. High School closed.</p> <p>Saturday December 19. Soft in forenoon. Aunt Lizzie John and Robert were in town.</p> <p>Sunday December 20. Bright in morning but cloudy in afternoon. We were all at church in the morning</p> <p>Monday December 21. Stormy</p> <p>Tuesday December 22. Stormy Temp 16°. James Christie came to town for their mail. Papa did not go down to the office to-day. I got some gold fish which Geddes's had obtained a Crawford's.</p> <p>Wednesday December 23. Windy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>with heavy snow fall. Temp 2°. We got a turkey which we had ordered from J. T. Wallace and a goose as a present from John Duke. Noble was up at Southampton.</p> <p>Thursday December 24. Cold with snow, Temp 14. Arthur was in with a load of wood for the office. The order come from the T. Eaton Co. To-night is Christmas Eve. Papa received as presents, The Times War maps, two neckties, and some handkerchiefs. Momma received a sweater coat, Olive received a shell ornamented chiffonier, a belt, and an underskirt. Noble received a combination knife, a book on farming, a shaving pad and stick, I received an overcoat, two neckties and some handkerchiefs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday December 25 Christmas Day Snowing. Temp 2°.</p> <p>Saturday December 26 Heavy snow fall. Arthur was in with a load of wood. Oliver and James were in at the rink.</p> <p>Sunday December 27. Snowy and windy. Temp 15. Noble Olive and I were at church this morning and Noble and I in the evening. Mr Lane Reb. Mr. Lane occupied the pulpit.</p> <p>Monday December 28 Snow in morning, fine at night. Temp 17°. Uncle Gilbert</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and Aunt Jeannie were in toward, Arthur and Agnes were in town and Noble went out with them to go to Richardson's sale which takes place to-morrow.</p> <p>Tuesday December 29 Snowy, Temp 25°</p> <p>Wednesday December 30. Cold and stormy. Temp 24°. John and Alex Geddes were in town and Noble came in with them. Arthur was in town.</p> <p>Thursday December 31 Cold with snow. This is my sixteenth birthday I received as presents a cob, pair of gloves and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>a collar box.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday January 1- 1915. Cold and stormy. Temp 8°. Olive and I went to prayer meeting this morning. The band serenaded this afternoon.</p> <p><br />Saturday January 2- Cold and stormy. Temp 22°. Papa did not go down to the office this morning. Uncle Gilbert, Ethel, Mr. and Mrs Jean and Ethel Hill were in town this afternoon.</p> <p><br />Sunday January 3 Fine and cool. Temp 5°. We were all at church but Papa Noble and I were at the Methodist Church in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday January 4. Fine and cold. Temp 0°. This is municipal election day here. For Port Elgin Reeve. D.J Izzard Wm. Robertston</p> <p>Councillors J.B Botterill, Pattison, N. Eidt, R.S Begg, John McCallum, J.J George. S. Lowry,</p> <p>For Saugeen Reeve.</p> <p>Alex McConnell 217</p> <p>Jameison 136</p> <p>Councillor D. Smith 241</p> <p>G. Christie 237</p> <p>M Chappell 212</p> <p>D. Duke 208</p> <p>Wh. Greatheat 190.</p> <p>{to the side: see Jan 6.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>School opened to-day.</p> <p>Tuesday January 5 Finde and mild. Temp 20°. Edgar was in with a load of wood.</p> <p>Wednesday January 6 Dull and warm with rain. Temp 30°. Edgar was in with wood. Ethel and Helen Christie were in town. According to the recount in Saugeon G. Christie got 242 votes and D Smith 241. J.B Wallace brought us in with a quarter of beef.</p> <p>Thursday January 7. Dull and cold with high wind. Papa did not go down to the office. We cut wh the quarter of beef.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday January 8. Dull and cold. Temp 22. Mrs. Bock slipped on some ice and fell as she was coming over here and broke a small bone in her wrist.</p> <p>Saturday January 9 Fine and cold. Oliver and Alex Geddes were in town and took home their goldfish. Uncle Andrew Aunt Minnie and Helen Hamilton were in town here for supper. Uncle Alfred and Arthur were in here after supper and Arthur was skating.</p> <p>Saturday January 10. Fine and cold. We were all at church in the morning except Mamma</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and Olive. At night Noble and I went to the Presbyterian church.</p> <p>Monday January 11. Fine and warm. Oliver came into school. We were at the library.</p> <p>Tuesday January 12 Fine and warm. Henry Hilker was buried today. Arthur was in with wood.</p> <p>Wednesday January 13. Fine and warm. Arthur was in with wood. I was at the office all day.</p> <p>Thursday January 14 Dull and warm. Arthur was in with wood. We cleaned the store pipes this morning. We cleared off a piece of snow from the creek.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday January 15. Fine and cool. Arthur was in with a load of green wood. J.R.B Christie was in for a load of sawdust.</p> <p>Saturday January 16. Dull and warm. Uncle Gilbert and Laurier were in town. Uncle Alfred came in and is staying all night. We</p> <p>Sunday January 17. Dull and wet in the morning. Colder towards night. In the morning we all went to church. At night Noble and I went to the Presbyterian church Mr. Mann and Mr. Watt changed</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>pulpits.</p> <p>Monday January 18 Dull and cold. Temp 27°. Arthur was into to-day. There is great skating above the dam and Oliver and I went up after supper. I got a pair of hockey boots to-day. I got my hair cut to-day.</p> <p>Tuesday January 19 Dull and warm with much snow. Temp. 23°. Arthur was in and Uncle Alfred went home with him. We were skating at the creek this afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday January 20. Cold with snow. Temp. 14 We were at the library to-night.</p> <p>Thursday January 21 Cold with snow Temp 12°</p> <p>Friday January 22. Cold with snow. Temp 1°. I went to visit school this afternoon.</p> <p>Saturday January 23. Fine and cold in morning and stormy in the afternoon. Temp. 3°. There was a meeting of the Farmer's Institute in the afternoon which Noble and I attended. There was also a combined meeting in the evening of</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the Farmers' and Womens Institute which we also attended. Uncle Gilbert was in in the afternoon. Uncle Sandy and Bessie were also in and Olive went out with them.</p> <p>Sunday January 24 Fine and cold. Papa Noble and I went to church in the morning and at night Noble and I attended the Presbyterian Church.</p> <p>Monday January 25 Fine and cold but windy in the evening. Oliver Geddes came in and Olive came with him. D. L. Christie was in with wood for Mrs</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>D. Kennedy.</p> <p>Tuesday January 26. Fine and cold. I got my new skates.</p> <p><br />Wednesday January 27. Fine at times but mostly changeable. Uncle Sandie and Oliver Geddes were in with cloth. D.L Christie was in with wood.</p> <p>Thursday January 28. Fine and cold. Temp 4°. Olive and I were wr at the creek skating.</p> <p>Friday January 29 Cold and stormy. Papa did not go to the office to-day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday January 30 Fine and cold. Temp 2°. Neil Cairns died this morning</p> <p>Sunday January 31. Warmer with snow. Temp 16°. We were all at church in the morning Noble was at the Presbyterian Church and I at the Methodist to-night.</p> <p>Monday January February 1 Cold and stormy. Temp 17°. Papa was at the office in the afternoon Oliver and James Christie came in this morning.</p> <p>Tuesday February 2. Cold and stormy Temp 4°. Papa did not go down to the office. P. M. came yesterday did not come untill</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>to-day</p> <p>Wednesday Ja February 3 Fine and cold. Temp 3°. There was only one train to-day. The railroads are all blocked up. Oliver and I were at a hockey-match.</p> <p>Thursday February 4. Fine and cold. Feb.- 4°.</p> <p>Friday February 5. Dull with rain all day. Temp 24°.</p> <p>Saturday February 6. Dull and cold. Oliver and Alex Geddes were in town. Papa is not well to-day.</p> <p>Sunday February 7. Fine in early and snow in later part of the day. Papa is</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>no better. Oliver came in this afternoon. Noble went to the Presbyterian Church to-night and Oliver and I went to the Methodist Church.</p> <p>Monday February 8. Cold with snow. Temp. 18°.</p> <p>Tuesday February 9. Dull and cold temp 3°.</p> <p>Wednesday February 10. Fine and cold. Temp 10°.</p> <p>Thursday February 11. Thawing with rain Temp. 34°. D.M. Sutherland was here for dinner -today. The funeral of William Forester took place to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday Feb. 12. Cold. Temp 30°. Momma was at the Preparotory service to-night. There is banquet to-night in honour of Alex McCammel, Reeve, a hockey match Owen Sound vs. Port Elgin and a dance at the town hall</p> <p>Saturday Feberuary 13. Rain in the afternoon. Jessie and Georgina came in this morning and Georgina is staying in for a few day</p> <p><br />Saturday Sunday February 14 Dull with rain in the morning Papa and Mamma were at church</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>in the morning. In the evening Olive Georgina and Noble went to the Presbyterian church and Oliver and I went to the Baptist Anniversary services</p> <p>Monday February 15 Dull with a little snow Noble went out with Arthur to-day.</p> <p>Tuesday February 16 Fine and cold. Uncle Alfred came in and Georgina went home with him.</p> <p>Wednesday February 17. Fine and bright. Temp. 22°. We</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>(Oliver and I ) went to see a hockey match between the high school girls of Southampton and Port Elgin. S. 5 P.E. 2. Oliver took a very circiutous route home.</p> <p>Thursday February 18. Fine and cold. Temp. 6°. Noble and Noble Arthur were at Bruce McKays sale to-day. Bessie and Oliver Geddes were in to-day.</p> <p>Friday February 19. Fine and very warm. Oliver is sick to-day and has gone home on the train. D. L. Christie was in with wood.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday February 20 Fine and very warm. Noble returned home. Uncle Sandy and Aunt Lizzie were in town. Uncle Gilbert and Ethel were in town.</p> <p>Sunday February 21. Fine and very warm. Papa is very sick with the cold to-day. In the morning Noble Olive and I went to church and in the evening Noble and I went to the Presbyterian Church in the evening.</p> <p>Monday February 22. Dull with heavy rain. Papa did not go to the office to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday January February 23. Dull and wet.</p> <p>Wednesday February 24. Cold with a little snow.</p> <p>Thursday February 25 Cold with snow. Oliver and I went out to the Burgoyne Service. Oliver stayed came in but I am staying out at Geddes'.</p> <p>Friday February 26. Dull and very cold with snow. Oliver Geddes brought me in.</p> <p>Saturday February 27, Fine and cold. Temp. 11°. Papa went down to the office for the first time this week. He was taken too in a cutter</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>after dinner.</p> <p>Sunday February 28. Fine and warm. Noble and I went to the Presbyterian Church to-night.</p> <p>Monday March 1. Fine and cold. D. Christie was in town.</p> <p>Monday February 28. Tuesday March 2. Fine and warm but cool part of time of snow flurries. Olive Olive Oliver and I were skating this afternoon.</p> <p>Wednesday February 29 March 3 Fine and warm. We were skating again this afternoon. D. Christie was in town.</p> <p>Thursday February 30 March 4 Fine and warm. I was skating this afternoon. Oliver went out to a party at Stuarts'.</p> <p>Friday February March 5. Fine and warm cold. Arthur and Edgar in town and I returned out with them. Edgar and I were skating in the afternoon and the three of us after supper</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday March 6 Dull and cool with snow. I came into town with Arthur.</p> <p>Sunday March 7. Fine and cool. Temp. 31°. We were all at church in the morning except Papa. Oliver came in this afternoon and the three of us went to church at night.</p> <p>Monday March 8. Fine and warm. Arthur and Georgina were in to-day.</p> <p>Tuesday March 9 Fine and warm. Temp. 25°</p> <p>Wednesday March 10 Fine and warm. Noble and I went out</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>to Floto's sale but did not purchase anything.</p> <p>Thursday March 11. Fine and cool. J.R.B. Christie was in to-day.</p> <p>Friday March 12 Fine and warm. Noble went out to D. Duke's sale with Arthur.</p> <p>Saturday March 13 Fine and cool. Noble and Arthur went to J. B. Muir's for grass seed and oats. The engine trucks from Appleton Mfg. Co. arrived at the station to-day.</p> <p>Sunday March 14 Fine and warm. We were all at Church in the</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>morning except Papa. Oliver came in this afternoon and in the evening the three of us went to the Methodist Church where there was a special service to inaugurate the new pipe organ.</p> <p>Monday March 15. Fine and cold. Noble and I attended a sale at Fred Atkinson's near Arkwright. Noble bought two neck-yokes and a two-year old heifer. We reached home at 10 P.M.</p> <p>Tuesday March 16. Fine and cold. Arthur was in to the</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>dentists and Noble returned with him to bring over the cow which we left at Atkinsons</p> <p>Wednesday March 17. Fine and cool. Dr. Geo. Veitch died last last night.</p> <p>Thursday March 18. Fine and cool.</p> <p>Friday March 19 Fine and cold. The funeral of Dr. Veitch took place this morning and in the afternoon of Adam Maas. Uncle Andrew, Uncle Sandy and James Christie were in town.</p> <p>Saturday March 20. Fine and cold. Noble went out to Christies on the early and returned on the late train. Edgar</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and Jessie was in this morning.</p> <p>Sunday March 21 Dull with some snow. Papa Noble and I were at the church in the morning and Noble and I were at the Presbyterian Church in the evening.</p> <p>Tuesday Monday March 23 22 Dull and cold. We took down the stove in the dining room and set up the coal-stove. Uncle Alfred was in this morning. I took sick this morning with la grippe.</p> <p>Tuesday March 23. Bright and warmer. A little worse.</p> <p>Wednesday March 24 Dull</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and cold. Still sick</p> <p>Wednesday March 25 Thursday March 25. Dull and cold with rain changing to snow. I felt a little better this morning to the office but am worse to-night.</p> <p>Frida Friday March 26 Fine and cold. Dull with snow Temp. 14° Feeling a little better to-night. Very sick to-day</p> <p>Saturday March 27. Fine and cold. i feel a little better to-night.</p> <p>Sunday March 28 Cold with snow this afternoon. Mamma and Olive were at Church in the morning and Oliver to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday March 29 Cold with a little snow. I am some better but Noble is at home with the cold and Mamma and Olive both have colds.</p> <p>Tuesday March 30 Warmer with snow. Uncle Andrew brought in the apples which I picked last fall.</p> <p>Wednesday March 31 Bright and warmer. I went down to the office this afternoon.</p> <p>Thursday March April 1 Dull and cold. Oliver went home as school</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>has stopped. Bessie Geddes came in to meet John who came home on the late train.</p> <p></p> <p>Friday April 2. Bright and cold. Temp. 26°. Noble went out to Burgoyne this morning and returned this evening. Mamma has not been well to-day.</p> <p>Saturday April 3. Fine and cold. Uncle Andrew and Aunt Minnie were in town. John and Oliver Geddes were in town also.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>(Easter Sunday)</p> <p>Sunday April 4. Fine and warm. Papa Noble and I went to church in the morning and I went to the Presbyterian Church in the evening.</p> <p>Monday April 5 Dull with some rain. Edgar was in town and stayed for dinner. Noble went out to Christie's to get a horse.</p> <p>Tuesday April 6. Dull and cold. Noble and Jim went over to Burgoyne with the horse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday April 7 Fine and warm. Noble went in to town this morning and I came out with him.</p> <p>Thursday April 8 Fine and warm. Noble and I went over to Uncle Walters for some oats. In the afternoon were sawing wood in the bush. Arthur was at at Robert Telford's cutting straw.</p> <p>Friday April 9 Fine and warm, but dull with rain in afternoon. We were sawing wood in the after morning and most of the afternoon. Arthur and Edgar were at Shankses in the</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>afternoon</p> <p>Saturday April 10 Fine Dull with much rain in afternoon. Uncle Alfred Edgar and I came into town in the morning Uncle Alfred is staying. Helen Christie has been staying in since Friday at noon. Uncle Gilbert and Laurier were in town and Helen went home with them.</p> <p>Sunday April 11 Fine and very mild with rain in the evening. Papa Olive and I went to church in the morning. I went to the Presbyterian Church at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday April 12. Dull with some rain. James and Oliver Christie came in this morning. Noble was in in the afternoon and Uncle Alfred went home with him. Mabel and Jessie were in town.</p> <p>Tuesday April 13. Fine and cool. I took out the cow this morning and brought the other one in the afternoon. Noble came in part way. I saw my 100th robin this morning.</p> <p>Wednesday April 14 Fine and warm. I wheeled out to Burgoyne this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Arthur and I went up to Endeavour this evening. Mr. Watt called for a vote on introducing debating and received five girls voted for it. He got Arthur and I to promise to help, afterwards.</p> <p>Thursday April 15 Fine and warm. I returned to town this morning.</p> <p>Friday April 16 Fine and cool. Uncle Gilbert, Aunt Jeanie Donald and James were in town. Uncle Sandy, Aunt Lizzie and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oliver were also in town.</p> <p>Saturday April 17 Fine and cool. Arthur and Isabel were in town this morning.</p> <p>Sunday April 18 Fine and warm but dull in the evening. We were all at church in the morning. Oliver and I were at the Anniversary Services in the Methodist Church in the evening.</p> <p>Monday April 19 Dull and misty Warm and bright. Tuesday April 20 Temp. Arthur and Edgar were in town. Uncle Sandy &amp; Oliver were in.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>We got a load of hay from Mr. Wood to-day.</p> <p>Tuesday April 20 Bright and warm Temp. 42°.</p> <p>Wednesday April 21 Fine and cool. I came out to Burgoyne to-night and went to Endeavour.</p> <p>Thursday April 22 Warm and dull with a few sprinkles of rain. I came in before breakfast this morning.</p> <p>Friday April 23 Dull and warm with some mist. Uncle Sandy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and Bessie were in town. Oliver borrowed the wheel to go home.</p> <p>Saturday April 24 Fine and very hot. Helen Christie was in town at the dentist's. Joe Young came home.</p> <p>Sunday April 25 Fine and very warm. Mamma Olive and I went to church in the morning. Noble returned came home before Church in the morning. Noble and I went to the Presbyterian Church in the evening.</p> <p>Monday April 26. Fine and very hot Oliver came in the morning. Noble and Arthur were in in the afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday April 27 Fine and very warm. I took the wheel to Langford's and got a new cover for the front wheel and a new spoke put in. I had my first dish of ice cream.</p> <p>Wednesday April 28 fine and very warm. I came out to Burgoyne. Arthur and I were at Endeavour.</p> <p>Thursday April 29. Dull and cold with a little rain in the afternoon. I was disking in the morning and in the bush in the afternoon.</p> <p>Friday April 30. Dull and cold with light showers of</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>rain. I was sowing grass seed to-day.</p> <p>Saturday May 1. Dull and cold with a little rain in the morning. Edgar and came in to town this morning and he returned after dinner. Uncle Sandy Aunt Lizzie Olive Alex and Robbie went into town.</p> <p>Sunday May 2 Fine and warm. Mamma Olive and I were at church in the morning and Olive and I in the evening.</p> <p>Monday May 3 Fine and warm but dull towards evening. Oliver came in to-day.</p> <p>Tuesday May 4 Dull with some rian. I came out to Burgoyne</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>to-night this morning. I went up to Geddeses' to-night with Alex. Cutting poles. Noble was sowing.</p> <p>Wednesday May 5. Dull with some rain. Arthur and I were at Endeavour to-night. Christie's ordered an automobile.</p> <p>Thursday May 6. Fine and warm. I returned to town this morning. Oliver was learning to drive their car and took Lil Rowand and I for a ride. Olive went out to Turners on the train</p> <p>Friday May 7 Fine and Dull with rain. D. L. Christie was in town. Arthur was in town.</p> <p>Saturday May 8 Dull with</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>heavy rain in the afternoon. Ethel Helen Olive Oli Oliver took out the auto car this morning and Ethel Helen Olive and Laurier reuturned with him in the morning before dinner. D. L. Christie returned with it in the afternoon to learn to drive it. They returned before supper</p> <p>Sunday May 9. Fine and cold. We were all at Church in the morning. At night I went to the Presbyterian Church in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tu Monday May 10 Fine and warm I came out to Burgoyne this morning We have been hauling out manure on to the mangel grounds.</p> <p>Tuesday May 11 Fine and hot. We finished spreading manure this morning. After dinner Alex Geddes came down. I returned to town and purchased a pair of trousers at N.M. Gillivray's.</p> <p>Wednesday May 12 Fine and hot with rain in the afternoon and evening. I came out to Burgoyne this morning. Noble planted theabout ½ an acre</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>of mangels this morning. We hauled out manure during the latter remainder part of the day. At In the evening Arthur and I went to McIvors to a Social Evening which was held instead of the regular meeting of the Christian Endeavour.</p> <p>Thursday May 13. Fine and warm. We were hauling out manure and spreading.</p> <p>Friday May 14. Fine and warm. I came into town in the afternoon.</p> <p>Saturday May 15. Fine and warm Uncle Sandy and Oliver were in town this afternoon. Arthur came in to the Port a Baseball match</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Port Elgin Junior defeated Aberdour 12-7. We went to the Picture Show afterwards.</p> <p>Sunday May 16. Fine Dull and cool with light rain in afternoon. We were all at church in the morning. In the evenng I went to the Methodist Church.</p> <p>Monday May 17. Dull and cold. The saddle of the bicycle was broken to-day.</p> <p>Tuesday May 18 Fine Dull and col. Noble came in with the wagon and we took a load of furniture out.</p> <p>Wednesday May 19. Fine and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>cool. Noble and I went to town this morning with the wagon. I brought out the cow and Noble and Olive came out with the wagon.</p> <p>Thursday May 20. Dull and cool with a sprinkle of rain in the afternoon. I came into town this morning.</p> <p>Friday May 21 Dull and warm with some rain in the morning.Hot in the afternoon. I got the wheel fixed.</p> <p>Saturday May 22. Dull and cold in the morning. Fine in the afternoon. I came to Burgoyne and Noble went in with the double-buggy and brought Papa and Mamma in the evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday May 23. Dull in the morning, fine in the afternoon. Olive, Noble and I were at church in the morning and I was church at night.</p> <p>Monday May 24 Warm in Fine and cool. We planted the potatoes to-day. Edgar went to Southampton too this afternoon. Arthur and I went up to play baseball in the evening.</p> <p>Tuesday May 25. Fine in morning. Dull in afternoon with a little rain. Mrs. Duncan Black's funeral took place this afternoon. Uncle Gilbert</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>was over to it and Papa went back with them.</p> <p>Wednesday May 26. Dull and very cold. Aunt Jeannie and Donald u brought Papa over in the car. We were fixing fences to-day.</p> <p>Thursday May 27. There was a hard frost last night. Slightly warmer than yesterday. Noble took Papa and Mamma into town. We were sawing wood in the bush to-day.</p> <p>Friday May 28. Fine and warmer. Noble took Mamma and Papa into town. In the bush in the afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday May 29. Bright and warm. We were working in the bush in the morning and I was there in the afternoon. Noble went in and brought them out.</p> <p>Sunday May 30 Fine and warm. We were all at church in the morning and I was in the evening.</p> <p>Monday May 31. Fine and very warm. We were working in the bush this morning and at the cistern in the afternoon.</p> <p>Tuesday May June 1 Dull Fine and warm. I went</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>into town this morning. We were working at the cistern in the morning and at the fence at the creek in the afternoon.</p> <p>Wednesday June 2. Dull and warm. I went into town this morning.</p> <p>Thursday June 3. Dull with a little rain. I went in for a {?}.</p> <p>Friday June 4. Fine and warm. Noble and Papa went into town.</p> <p>Saturday June 5. Fine and hot - Papa and Noble returned</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday June 6. Fine &amp; hot with strong wind. We were all at church in the morning and I was there at night. Rev. Archie Bell took the place of Mr. Watt</p> <p>Monday June 7 Dull and warm with rain in the afternoon. Noble and I went into town this morning with the wagon to get a load of lumber and did not get home until supper time.</p> <p>Tuesday June 8 Dull and cold. We were sawing wood with the engine in the bush.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday June 9. Dull and cool with heavy rains at intervals</p> <p>Thursday June 10 Dull and cold with light rain in the evening. Papa and I were digging post holes in the afternoon and Noble was ploughing the summer fallow. We brought the red cow home from the bush.</p> <p>Friday June 11 Dull and wet in the morning but fine in the afternoon. Papa and Mamma went into town this morning taking Tom and the buggy. We were cleaning the pipes in the morning and in the afternoon. Noble</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>was ploughing.</p> <p>Saturday June 12. Dull in the morning fine in the afternoon. I went into town this morning. Uncle Alfred Edgar and Alice were in in the afternoon. Uncle Sandy and Alex were in in the afternoon. Arthur came in the evening. We returned home in the evening.</p> <p>Sunday June 13. Dull and hot with thunderstorm in the afternoon. We were all Tuesday June 1 at church in the morning. Noble and Edgar went into a memorial service</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and also attended church in town in the evening, Arthur and I were at Burgoyne church in the evening.</p> <p>Monday June 14. Dull and cool. We were washing and painting the buggy today. Noble went to town on the wheel.</p> <p>Tuesday June 15. Rain last night and this morning. We finished painting the buggy with a second coat. Noble and Arthur went into town in the afternoon to enlarge the stable door.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday June 16. Fine and warm in the morning with rain in the afternoon and evening. I started to clean the single harness this morning we then went back to the bush and cut up some posts for the fence. After dinner Papa and Noble took Tom back to the bush and hauled out the posts. I varnished the buggy and put top-dressing on the top. Arthur and I went up to Endeavour to-night.</p> <p>Thursay June 17. There was a very heavy rain last night. And there was a flood</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>at the creek. We were working at the crib and cleaning and dressing putting dressing on the single harness. We dug some post-holes in the afternoon.</p> <p>Friday June 18. Fine and hot with thunderstorm in the afternoon and at night. Papa and Olive went to town taking Tom and the single buggy. We were at the bush sawing wood with the engine in the morning but the engine did not work right and we had to quit. Noble was helping Uncle Alfred in the afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>to wash sheep. We finished planting the turnips.</p> <p>Saturday June 19. Dull and cold with rain in the morning. Noble went into town in the morning with Edgar and returned in the evening with Papa and Olive.</p> <p>Sunday June 20. Fine and warm. We were all at church in the morning and Olive and I were at Sunday school. I was also at church at to- night.</p> <p>Tuesday Monday June 21. Fine and warm. We were making the gravel box and hoeing thistles. Papa and Mamma went into town</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>with Tom and the buggy and are staying all night. I was at a base-ball match Burgoyne 13 High Street 5.</p> <p>Tuesday June 22. Dull and cool. Papa was taken ill in town last night but is much better to-day. Noble went in on the bicycle and brought out Tom and the buggy. We were cutting thistles.</p> <p>Wednesday June 23. Dull and cold. Noble started at the roadwork to-day. I was cutting thistles.</p> <p>Thursday June 24. Fine and cool. Noble finished the road work</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>we were cutting thistle the rest of the day.</p> <p>Friday June 25 Fine and cool, Cutting thistles. Fred Hanbidge brought their horse which Papa has purchased. Noble went into town with the horse (Fred), taking Olive with him and brought out Mamma. Noble and I were up at Geddes'.</p> <p>Saturday June 26. Fine and hot. We were fixing the fence across the creek. I took Fred in to-night and came out on the wheel. Papa and Olive came out in the buggy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday June 27 Fine and warm. Papa and Mamma were at church in the morning and Olive and I were there at night.</p> <p>Monday June 28. Fine and warm. Noble and I went in to town with a load of wood took the pine lumber to the mill to planed and brought it and some plank home. We got a scuffler from J.D. McIntosh.</p> <p>Tuesday June 29 Fine and hot. We were putting up the fence across the creek to-day.</p> <p>Wednesday June 30 Fine and warm. We were scuffling the corn and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>hoeing to-day.</p> <p>Thursday July 1 Dull and hot in morning fine in afternoon. Noble and I went into town this evening.</p> <p>Friday July 2. Dull with slight shower in morning, hot in the afternoon. Papa and Mamma went into town. We put up the barstack in the field at the creek and in the afternoon Noble was moving hay.</p> <p>Saturday July 3 Dull and hot. I was disking to-day. Papa and Mamma returned home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday July 4 Dull and hot with heavy rain in the evening. We were all at church in the morning except Papa and Mamma who was sick. I was there in the evening.</p> <p>Monday July 5 Very windy and cold. The {wind} blew off one of our barn doors. I was harrowing and disking and Noble and Papa were cutting weeds.</p> <p>Tuesday July 6 Cool with very light shower in the morning. Papa Fine and bright. John Geddes returned home yesterday accompanied</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>by Myrtle Stait. They came down this morning. Noble was cutting the bay and raking what he cut on Friday. Papa and I were cutting weeds and fixing the bars back in the field across the creek,</p> <p>Wednesday July 9. Cool with a few drops of rain in the morning and rain also in the evening. Papa Olive and I went into town to pick cherries. Uncle Gilbert and Aunt Jeannie were here to-day. I drove up to Endeavour to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday July 10 Fine and warm. Arthur and I drove to the Endeavour picnic this afternoon.</p> <p>Friday July 10. Warm and bright. Papa and Mamma went into town this morning. We were weeding and fixing a fence. W I was up at Geddeses to-night.</p> <p>Saturday July 1 Fine and hot. We are weeding to-day. We were mowing grass in the orchard to-night.</p> <p>Sunday July 11. Fine Dull and warm. We were all at church in the morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>but Olive and I was there in the evening.</p> <p>Monday July 12. Hot with a thunderstorm in the morning. We were fixing the fence across the creek where a post was pulled out and putting the barn door up.</p> <p>Tuesday July 13. Dull and hot. Papa and Mamma were over at Christies. We were hauling out manure on to the summer fallow.</p> <p>Wednesday July 14. Fine and hot. We were hauling out manure and hauling in hay.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday July 15 Dull and warm with much rain. We finished hauling out the manure. In the afternoon we were scuffling and hoeing.</p> <p>Friday July 16. Hot with a very heavy thunderstorm in the evening. We brought home three loads of wood from the bush and bringing wood out of the jam. Papa and Mamma went into town tonight to-day.</p> <p>Saturday July 17 Dull with mist in the morning. Fine in the afternoon. We were working at the crib. Papa and Mamma returned home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday July 18 Fine and hot. We were all at church in the morning and I was there at night.</p> <p>Monday July 19 Cool and dull in the afternoon morning fine in the afternoon. We cut some of the boards for the crib cutting thistles and finished hauling in the hay.</p> <p>Tuesday July 20 Fine and warm. Father and Olive were in town to-day. Noble was spreading manure and cutting thistles. I was disking. The Burgoyne Garden Party was held to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>$155 was taken at the gate and $217 altogether. Aberdour beat Burgoyne in baseball 12-11 Noble and I were at the Garden Party.</p> <p>Wednesday July 21 Fine and warm. Noble finished spreading the manure and he and Papa worked at the crib. I was discing and harrowing.</p> <p>Thursday July 22. Fine and cool. I disked for a while and then Noble cut the hay in the big field. Papa and I started to fix the fence at the barn. We scrubbed the potatoes beans</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and corn and put poison on the potatoes.</p> <p>Friday July 23 Fine and warm. Papa Mamma and and I went to town.</p> <p>Saturday July 24. Dull and very warm. I came out this morning. We hauled in all the hay that is cut.</p> <p>Sunday July 25. Dull and hot. We were all at church in the morning except Papa.</p> <p>Monday July 25. Dull with rain in the morning. We fixed the ladder on the rack which we broke on Saturday. Monday July 26 and took off the hay.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday July 27. Fine and warm. We had to dig out all the the earth around the crib of the cistern in order to put in the new one.</p> <p>Wednesday July 28. Dull and warm with a light shower of rain. We hauled out the timber for the rack. Noble was helping Uncle Alfred to stook wheat in the afternoon.</p> <p>Thursday July 29 Fine and hot. I was helping Uncle Alfred to haul in hay to-day Noble was cutting the other</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>part of the timothy field. Noble helped to haul in after summer.</p> <p>Friday July 30. Fine and hot. Papa and Mamma. I was helping Uncle Alfred to finish hauling in and the coiled up the hay which Noble raked up.</p> <p>Saturday July 31. Fine and very warm. Noble and I hauled in five loads of hay and finished the timothy. Edgar helped us with one load. Papa and Mamma returned home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday August 1 Fine and hot. Papa Mamma and Olive were at Church in the morning and I was there at night.</p> <p>Monday August 2 Dull with a little rain in the afternoon. Papa and Olive went into town in the buggy and Noble went in for shingles for the house roof.</p> <p>Tuesday August 3 Dull with heavy rain. Arthur helped us to get ready part of the scaffold for shingling. Alex Geddes was down in the afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Buschlen was out and put the pump into the cistern.</p> <p>Wednesday August 4 Dull with rain in the morning and evening. We put up the scaffold and did a little shingling. Arthur was helping us. Aunt Lizzie Robbie and Florence were here for dinner.</p> <p>Thursday August 5 Dull with a light shower in morning and heavier one at night. We were working cleaning up the out the stables till about the 9 a.m. and then shingled</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the rest of the day.</p> <p>Friday August 6 Dull with short heavy showers in evening. Papa and Noble went to town this morning and returned home this evening.</p> <p>Saturday August 7 Dull with a little rain in the evening. Papa and Olive went to town this morning and returned this evening Sunda We finished shingling the roof.</p> <p>Sunday August 8. Fine and warm. We were all at Church in the morning ad Olive and I were</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>there in the evening at Sunday School. Noble went to the Methodist Church in Port Elgin in the evening and I went to Burgoyne.</p> <p>Monday August 9. Dull with heavy mist. Papa and Mamma went to town. We took the cleats off the roof and cleared up more of the shingles.</p> <p>Tuesday August 10 Fine and hot. We cut our wheat to-day and finished staking the fence at the clover field. Geddes' were down at the for a load</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>of straw.</p> <p>Wednesday August 11. Hot. We finished cutting the wheat and the fence corners. hoed some corn and took down the scaffold. Noble and I went up to Endeavour</p> <p>Thursday August 12 Warm with heavy rain. We were working clearing up the stable and flooring the stall.</p> <p>Friday August 13. Misty and rainy in early morning. Fine rest of day. Papa Mamma and I drove into town this morning and I returned in the evening.</p> <p>Saturday August 14 Fine and hot. I drove in with the buggy. Noble took the team in and returned after</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>dinner. Mamma Papa and I returned in the evening.</p> <p>Sunday August 15. Hot and dull. We were all at church in the morning. Noble and I were there in the evening.</p> <p>Monday August 16 Hot with slight shower in morning and heavier one in evening. Noble Edgar cut our barley field across the creek and Noble and I stooked it.</p> <p>Tuesday August 17. Fine and cool. Noble cut the second crop of clover. I was helping</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Uncle Alfered's with their barley.</p> <p>Wednesday August 18 Fine and cool. Papa and Noble finished the (weht = wheat?} this morning. I helped Uncle Alfred's with their barley, this morning. Uncle Alfred and Edgar came with their team and wagon and helped us to haul in our wheat (6 loads) and hay in fence corners. Then we helped Unce Alfred's to haul in their mixed grain.</p> <p>Thursday August 19 Fine and warm. Edgar was cutting our Daubegne oats at the road</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>until suppertime and Noble cut the rest after supper.</p> <p>Friday August 20. Fine and warm. Papa and Mamma went into town. We raked the hay and part of the wheat stubble and coiled part of the hay.</p> <p>Saturday August 21. Dull and warm with very heavy rain in the evening. We finished raking the wheat stubble and couling the hay. We brought in the wheat rakings and one load of hay and two loads of barley.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Brown back cover}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Brown back cover with a green stamped pair of laurel leaves and No. 23 in the centre.}</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ffa0f9a48dec97ba943a7957388d0e9f.pdf c20891d52f39c9722588348b0d657ac5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {Brown front cover} Daily Journal 1921 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3180888a42955cee2a615e0b8fd5facd.pdf 9839e3026dbd6201b5c7716ad769b341 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1921 <table> <tr> <td>JANUARY Su. - 2 9 16 16 23 30 M. - 3 10 17 24 31 Tu. - 4 11 18 25 -- W. - 5 12 19 26 -- Th. - 6 13 20 27 -- F. - 7 14 21 28 -- S. 1 8 15 22 29 --</td> <td>FEBRUARY Su. - 6 13 20 27 M. - 7 14 21 28 Tu. 1 8 15 22 -- W. 2 9 16 23 -- Th. 3 10 17 24 -- F. 4 11 18 25 -- S. 5 12 19 26 </td> <td>MARCH Su. - 6 13 20 27 M. - 7 14 21 28 Tu. 1 8 15 22 29 W. 2 9 16 23 30 Th. 3 10 17 24 -- F. 3 10 17 25 -- S. 4 11 18 26 -- </td> </tr> <tr> <td>APRIL Su: - 3 10 17 24 M. - 4 11 18 25 Tu. - 5 12 19 26 W. - 6 13 20 27 Th. - 7 14 21 28 F. 1 8 15 22 29 S. 2 9 16 23 30</td> <td>MAY Su. 1 8 15 22 29 M. 2 9 16 23 30 Tu. 3 10 17 24 31 W. 4 11 18 25 -- Th. 5 12 19 26 -- F. 6 13 20 27 -- S. 7 14 21 28 --</td> <td>JUNE Su. - 5 12 19 26 M. - 6 13 20 27 Tu. - 7 14 21 28 W. 1 8 15 22 29 Th. 2 9 16 23 30 F. 3 10 17 24 -- S. 4 11 18 25 --</td> </tr> <tr> <td>JULY Su. - 3 10 17 24 31 M. - 4 11 18 25 -- Tu. - 5 12 19 26 -- W. - 6 13 20 27 -- Th. - 7 14 21 28 -- F. 1 8 15 22 29 -- S. 2 9 16 23 30 --</td> <td>AUGUST Su. - 7 14 21 28 M. 1 8 15 22 29 Tu. 2 9 16 23 30 W. 3 10 17 24 31 Th. 4 11 18 25 -- F. 5 12 19 26 -- S. 6 13 20 27 --</td> <td>SEPTEMBER Su. - 4 11 18 25 M. - 5 12 19 26 Tu. - 6 13 20 27 W. - 7 14 21 28 Th. 1 8 15 22 29 F. 2 9 16 23 30 S. 3 10 17 24 --</td> </tr> <tr> <td>OCTOBER Su. - 2 9 16 23 30 M. - 3 10 17 24 31 Tu. - 4 11 18 25 -- W. - 5 12 19 26 -- Th. - 6 13 20 27 -- F. - 7 14 21 28 -- S. - 1 8 15 22 29 --</td> <td>NOVEMBER Su. - 6 13 20 27 M. - 7 14 21 28 Tu. 1 8 15 22 29 W. 2 9 16 23 30 Th. 3 10 17 24 -- F. 4 11 18 25 -- S. 5 12 19 26 --</td> <td>DECEMBER Su. - 4 11 18 25 M. - 5 12 19 26 Tu. - 6 13 20 27 W. - 7 14 21 28 Th. 1 8 15 22 29 F. 2 9 16 23 30 S. 3 10 17 24 31 </td> </tr> <table> PAPER MADE, PRINTED AND BOUND IN CANADA https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/33209c4dc51fd2ea3f2028c0ab789566.pdf b65a38c68b5d9e65b82a8a5de5b47e98 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DAILY JOURNAL FOR 1921 TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY THE BROWN BROTHERS, LIMITED MANUFACTURING STATIONERS Cor. Simcoe, Pearl and Adelaide Sts. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1c74355b7ba0d82f4a7eba0559bcf44e.pdf 39a237f4c57815eba1126b7d1ba585e0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == 1921 == Golden Number ................. 3 Epact ......................... 21 Solar Cycle ................... 26 Dominical Letter .............. B Roman Indiction................ 4 Julian Period (Year of) ....... 6634 The year 5682 of the Jewish Era begins at sun-set on October 2, 1921. The year 1340 of the Mohammedan Era, or the Era of the Hegria, begins at sunset on Sept. 3rd, 1921. The 12th year of the reign of King George V. begins on May 6th, 1921. The 55th year of the Dominion of Canada beings on July 1st, 1921. == Festivals, Anniversaires, etc., 1921 == New Year's Day .. Saturday, Jan.1 Epiphany ........ Saturday, Jan. 6 Septuagesmia .... Sunday, Jan. 23 Quinquagesima ... Shrove Sun .... Feb. 6 == WAR TAXES == On April 13, 1915, the Special War Revenue Act became effective as follows: === WAR STAMP TAX ON LETTERS- AND POST CARDS === A "War Tax" Ic. Stamp, in addition to the ordinary postage, must be affixed to each letter and post card mailed in Canada, for delivery in Canada, the United States, and Mexico; also on letters and post cards mailed in Canada for the United Kingdom and British possessions, or wherever the two-cent rate applies. === Failure on the part of the sender of a letter or post card to comply with the above, such letter or post card will be sent to the dead letter office. === Wherever possible and procurable, stamps on which the words "War Tax" have been printed should be used for prepayment of the "War Tax," but should ordinary postage stamps be used for the purpose they will be accepted. The "War Tax" Stamp should be affixed to the upper right-hand portion of envelope or post card. Circulars, catalogues, newspapers, and parcels are not subject to the "War Tax." === WAR STAMP TAX ON CHEQUES, SAVINGS DEPARTMENT RECEIPTS, BILLS OF EXCHANGE, PROMISSORY NOTES, ETC. === Cheques issued on Current Accounts. Receipts and Cheques issued on Savings Department Accounts. Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes delivered to a Bank must have a two-cent Stamp affixed when drawn for an amount of $100 or less and an additional two-cent stamp on every $100 or fractional part in excess of $100. The Issuer of a Cheque or Bank Receipt must affix the stamp before payment can be made. The person who delivers a Bill of Exchange or Promissory Note to a bank must affix a stamp before delivery. Telegrams and Cables. A "War Tax" of one-cent is to be paid on all Telegrams or Cables. Express and Money Orders. A "War Tax" of two-cents is to be paid on all Express and Money Orders. Postal Notes. A "War Tax" of one-cent is to be paid on all Postal Notes. Stock Transfers. A stamp tax of two-cents must be paid on each share of stock transferred. The Special War Revenue Act also covers Railway, Steamship and Ocean Tickets; Sleeping Car and Parlor Car Tckets; Proprietary or Patent Medicines; Perfumes and Wines. As the Tax on the above list varies, according to the amount involved it is impossible for us to print the clause in detail. All items mentioned are, however, subject to a tax and the purchaser is liable for same. === Rules for Computing Interest === The following will be found to be excellent rules for finding the interest on any principal for any number of day : 2% - Multiply the prinicpal by the number of days to run, and divide by 180. 2 1/2% - Multiply by number of days, divide by 146. 3% - Multiply by number of days, divide by 120. 3 1/2% - Multiply by number of days, divide by 104. 4% - Multiply by number of days, divide by 90. 5% - Multiply by number of days, divide by 72. 6% - Multiply by number of days, divide by 60. 7% - Multiply by number of days, divide by 52. 8% - Multiply by number of days, divide by 45. 9% - Multiply by number of days, divide by 40. 10% - Multiply by number of days, divide by 36. 12% - Multiply by number of days, divide by 30. 15% - Multiply by number of days, divide by 24. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/86959ebceb4af2be7a9bb43dba80cee2.pdf 0d828216de3b9667e5a9770f7288d292 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. John Peirson from Robert DAILY JOURNAL 1921 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bb51efbb664ce661844d8ac322293ae1.pdf bdf47032e589705f81c1ee40025fbe45 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MEMORANDUM FROM 1920 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f3c798f0adcf7d28180ae871cad1517d.pdf 5d79f436a1d315ff50c91a7e02ef6b60 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MEMORANDUM FROM 1920 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a110f1ef976a8f7ceacf2bb331b7cb7a.pdf d4acad3e785992a7ecaec5e5cef57d1d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == JANUARY New Year's Day (Dominion) SATURDAY 1 (1-364) 1921== Made a poor start this year am used up with a bad cold or sick Have been the house all day thawing to day {Willie, Cassie & Rob?} are gone up to {Arch Mcleans?} {Written by John. His handwriting is rather messy, and he writes intermittently throughout the diary.} == Sunday 2 (2-363)== Home all day. Father not very well. wrote to Rob {Written by Molly whose handwriting is neater throughout the diary.} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9b24e610e904b1151dc70e96af42998a.pdf 1eaaf81c154e4b18d9d27817faa3e9ee Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JANUARY MONDAY 3 (3-362) 1921 mild in a beautiful day Will & R. M. drawing in the stacks Father bent out some today, snow all gone TUESDAY 4 (4-361) washed a little, Father not very well, very mild rained a little https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9feebd10f6290ff864582e43fc63fb94.pdf 04a42eedb0080ba905d090181614992c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JANUARY WEDNESDAY 5 (5-360) 1921 a mild day, still on the sick list. Will took two pigs to Ronald Bill. Cassie went to see the new Baby at Mell Black's, no sleighing Epiphany Day (Quebec) THURSDAY 6 (6-359) froze up the morning but very nice Mr. Strachn here to tea Mrs. Strachn, little folk at Cassie's. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7e1c497dbafbb1c37d055beb888a6e80.pdf 2d36483272535a844c1c7a5a45c698d3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JANUARY FRIDAY 7 (7-358) 1921 Father coughed a lot last night. cold. dull. Cassie, I went to Institute meeting at Elsie Millar's a lot there. had a good meeting. next meeting at Mrs. Grevi McVitties SATURDAY 8 (8-357) home all day & did my work https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/62c5a9d3739e9626ad245a518ba4186d.pdf e54430fe5a6cfe60da1a891a08e08fdb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JANUARY SUNDAY 9 (9-356) 1921 home all day a nice day. R.M. & Marie at church morning + evening MONDAY 10 (10-355) a very mild day washed a little Father no worse but not well first council meeting https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1c1bedb324c8dd58f7d3e01cf6658294.pdf d991ea0ccf7a3e594ba422da4114c00d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JANUARY TUESDAY 11 (11-354) 1921 snowed a little sawed wood Started a Braided mat WEDNESDAY 12 (12-353) a little snow. Father no worse coughs a lot had a poor night. R.M. went to Port. bought a span of horses Margeret & the Mc Lean's came at night got a bottle of medicine from Dr Wells https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cf5cf76fb310ef5fe8dffa282a670fda.pdf 3c44cdbe3a68cb4ed1e5d9e73301a1d8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JANUARY THURSDAY 13 (13-352) 1921 a nice morning a little more snow FRIDAY 14 (14-351) Father does not seem quite so well Will went to Town for salt Mrs Cambell is dead https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/281fbf30566459499eeeef7063e54c65.pdf b831b5bfecee76c7340a6add7cc86085 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Father had a poor night he coughed a lot R.M & Jack brought home the Horses. a nice pair, Will Cassie & Margaret went to Mrs Cambells funeral. SUNDAY 16 (16-349) a stormy day. no service at night. all went out in the morning except R.M. & Marie. we were home all day Father some better https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eee4ca56df54e8985d448e138e6eaeb2.pdf e1604da5cbaec666fbe3fc6faa14809c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JANUARY MONDAY 17 (17-348) 1921 still stormy & cold. R.M. went to Port. Mr Strachn came to see Father. Jack Shanks came to, Mrs Shanks not very, well. Father some better. finished my mat. milder at night. Tuesday 18 (18-347) Started another mat https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/190299dd78c377602a8e0ef839b68ecb.pdf a233059e14b8488f1f2fc62316d3694a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JANUARY WEDNESDAY 19 (19-346) 1921 {header printed on page} a very bad day high wind from the South.- Father still on the sick list. did not do much but Keep fires going Margaret fixed my Hat THURSDAY 20 (20-345) {header printed on page} Chinook wind all the snow gone a fierce wind Wills chimney burned out bad early in the morning. Annual meeting Cassie & Will went. R M. went to Arkwright to get his horses shod Father still not very well. old Mr Handwidge Buried 96 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/57e19512ce64b15ff81568a515931417.pdf fddb66c95abc7219e8336fbb2f9fc0a1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JANUARY FRIDAY 21 (21-344 1921) [header printed onto page] Washed. very mild & raining. Mr Kesselring came to see Father SATURDAY 22 (22-343) [header printed onto page] very mild & soft Father still not very well. Alex McLauchlan came to see him. Will went to Post Ree letter from Rob https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b7405f6a538692dabba973b64a05025a.pdf b1d76d3aa2775e806f45474e2321f50d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JANUARY SUNDAY 23 (23-342) 1921 {header printed onto page} Froze up. Will, Marie, Margaret went to church. Father not any worse MONDAY 24 (24-341) {header printed onto page} Cold but fine. cleaned the pipes. Father is better https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/15483407043614aa44f59e0904cd102b.pdf fd922386c059db6018a207e578bbbffa Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JANUARY TUESDAY 25 (25-340) 1921 {header printed onto page} Cold this morning below zero. Mr Chapman's funeral. Will & Cassie went. Father some better. R.M. went to Port to pRate. Will at Managers meeting Mrs Cobean poorly WEDNESDAY 26 (26-339) {header printed onto page} home. Father still better. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c87d8de5dc81de41619dceb542bbc502.pdf 30b04d9bbc99e3c585049d017738aa21 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JANUARY THURSDAY 27 (27-338) 1921 {header printed onto page} home Father better Mr & Mrs Wallie Gowanlock here to tea. Margaret went to Port. to start for the City in the morning. R.M. skating. FRIDAY 28 (28-337){header printed onto page} nice day went down to see Mrs Shanks she is not very well. Institute meeting at Burgoyne, they formed a womans Institute. Mr Strachn here in evening Committee at Wills to arrange programme for tea meeting. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5671e05e47028d51784458b74fdd8f4c.pdf 2fea7686f57f8fd024d598a9d58d00ea Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JANUARY SATURDAY 29 (27-336) 1921 {header printed onto page} home all day Mr Duke & his Reany called to see Grandpa a beautiful warm day Father walked over to Wills. Mrs Cobean poorly SUNDAY 30 (30-335) Walked to church froze hard, & no snow. cold north wind https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/96f2beb7aa73fdca349f7eaf8fe88d5e.pdf 3a7b5206a893c33f972c7231fca41df8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JANUARY MONDAY 31 (31-334) 1921 {header printed onto page} home all day & worked at Mat Father is better. FEBRUARY TUESDAY 1 (32-333) the hens started to lay today. got three. cold. Bailey started to cut wood https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eae74e737148ba90bcad95317fdc8a98.pdf fc719ab21baaba4a22808625149e5595 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 2 (33-332) 1921 {header printed onto page} snowed. THURSDAY 3 (34-331) Cold & windy Cassie & I went to Missionary meeting. R. M. & Bailey cutting wood. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4bb00842c6a31e0267e07bcc47ebda0f.pdf 2a9a4887bc1fd540bed3b6d8a5e829a8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. FEBRUARY FRIDAY 4 (35-330) 1921 {header printed onto page} Milder Men still cutting wood did not go to woman's Institute. at Mrs McVitties. SATURDAY 5 (36-329) Mild. Will went to council meeting. Bailey here all week went home this afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e212393bf03d06e964b2c6c035374af7.pdf c40c0d8604713bf7256d6e0459261e51 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. FEBRUARY SUNDAY 6 (37-328) 1921 {header printed onto page} Marie & Cassie at church nice day. Marie, Ross, & I went down to see Mrs Shanks. She is better, Will & Cassie went to see Sadie Graham. Sadie not very well. Father better. MONDAY 7 (38-327) nice mild day no snow R.M. went to Port got ^1/2 bus wheat from Graham. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b6ccee90d62eb28c530a73424caf9f61.pdf b265f510cc32b457dd8a5facb41500c6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. FEBRUARY TUESDAY 8 (39-326) 1921 home & Father still Keeping better goes to the other barn in the afternoon ASH WEDNESDAY (Quebec) WEDNESDAY 9 (40-325) finished my mat. the third one, beautiful weather. started to Piece quilt https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/635cd49dbe8240f1582e7e4f3ce50195.pdf e29ab05b1d3727950ac94e9735e08146 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. FEBRUARY THURSDAY 10 (41-324) 1921 went over to see Sadie Graham Rec letter from Aunt Lizzie FRIDAY 11 (42-323) home Will finished his collecting. started to patch quilt https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4964edd3919c4326005739cbc55e5a2e.pdf ccedee5e0574973e031bf4cabb8605f9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. FEBRUARY SATURDAY 12 (43-322) 1921 Mild. snowing a little Will & Cassie went to Port in the car. SUNDAY 13 (44-321) all went to church (but Ross & Jack) in the car mild & soft. Earl Cunningham's horse got out of shed & ran home got stuck on Post box https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7b57c3fe131cf24815f4fca5aea97c38.pdf 1cdcd19bf2733705c285c0291b98fd3f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. FEBRUARY MONDAY 14 (45-320) 1921 cold & windy. snowing a little washed. R.M. & Will took cow up to Zeglers. TUESDAY 15 (46-319) mild & like spring patched a quilt Stanley Reany over practizing for tea meeting https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ae2a751c1f29d0a1ee704fc33a27e4d1.pdf db2da04f73bfb1303f77c4b5a3971867 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 16 (47-318) 1921 frost all gone soft & muddy Mrs {Lupling?} Southampton died this morning. Mrs Gingrich died in the afternoon she was drowned in a well. turned cold at night THURSDAY 17 (48-317) Tea meeting. snowing little stormy not as large crowd as usual but good programme & very good order https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/82886ec03c95f238f7ef8618b89475f5.pdf 16e19696a1e0b359197dcb674ce3fb7e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. FEBRUARY FRIDAY 18 (49-316) 1921 home all day a little milder SATURDAY 19 (50-315) home, Mrs. {Lupling?} & Mrs Gingrich buried. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9e0a67a45004b0bdafda53aacfd38444.pdf 857c8e1b630102d6ec00b3126029cf22 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. FEBRUARY SUNDAY 20 (51-314) 1921 walked to church. very fine sun warm a beautiful day MONDAY 21 (52-313) home patching a quilt https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b3587821c3515fabce860f0b547e8365.pdf 863657e67381f673fdb5410599e5a82b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. FEBRUARY TUESDAY 22 (53-312) 1921 home fine day WEDNESDAY 23 (54-311) A. M. drawing wood some snow. R.M. & Marie went to Port to concert in Liberary. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b79ada86472c32815708ad243c95bf8c.pdf 981a4dc2c3f462f2a5049ad355d498e5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. FEBRUARY THURSDAY 24 (55-310) 1921 nice day little snow Institute meeting 32 there had a good meeting Cassie & I went men drawing wood FRIDAY 25 (56-309) good sleighing finished quilt Tipper sick https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/940d65793b971fff5145e845111c9a6d.pdf c998e261e87b52041ed3a8ac5d72d086 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. FEBRUARY SATURDAY 26 (57-308) 1921 Stormy East wind no mail. cleaned pipes. men chopped grain & straw. cold. SUNDAY 27 (58-307) mild. Cassie R M went to Church, Marie & R.M. went to their Uncle Milts to tea & church at night. Harold here drawing logs. tea meeting at Arkwright https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/be94c79145491fad16246b4b94193e89.pdf e36999baf8168b16b47b312a46d8fbc1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. FEBRUARY MONDAY 28 (59-306) 1921 home all day. fussed & dident do much MARCH TUESDAY 1 (60-305) thawing. Concert at No. 7. very good. all there except Father. washed. snow all gone https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ff640543c7c14f316a76d3b941e55a4f.pdf c5b7824acfde89380565788c926225a9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MARCH WEDNESDAY 2 (61-304) 1921 home. thawing very soft Will went to Port for bags to ship his clover seed Percy Stock died THURSDAY 3 (62-303) colder this morning & flurry of snow men up to missionary meeting with Mrs Graham cold https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/28f258ce16a664be5f7629c53022dc8f.pdf 4ab974af18e49148a00ce0e486b36700 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MARCH FRIDAY 4 (63-302) 1921 home & finished up patching quilt. sawed wood the men cleaning clover seed. cold & raw SATURDAY 5 (64-301) snow all gone very soft Will at Council meeting https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9df1d9aceebd5639b63e24191ca4e1b2.pdf 708a559b6ab0f0b6600e0e0a26892838 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MARCH SUNDAY 6 (65-300) 1921 home all day. to muddy to walk any where. Will, Cassie out in the morning. Marie & R.M. in the evening. MONDAY 7 (66-299) windy & mild. made Father pair of over alls did not accomplish much today. Teacher sick children home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5eb8ab02892322daa990fa15d9161b0e.pdf 21338473952526f4e3f2ed002d5bc1a5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MARCH TUESDAY 8 (67-298) 1921 Thundered & lightened last night. bad. very mild. rained nearly all day. soft. soft. water running every where R.M. & Jack polished buckles & greased the harness. Will & Cassie went to church meeting about building a church. WEDNESDAY 9 (68-297) Father's Birthday 82. Mrs Shanks Mary & Mrs Nelson & her little girl Edna, Jack Shanks & all of Wills here to tea a full table getting very soft https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/24a681b774e63d845bf7d7b773cc90c2.pdf e78331daf92ecf31e02189ba4036e9a7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MARCH THURSDAY 10 (69-296) 1921 home all day sewing & mending a lot of things. FRIDAY 11 (70-295) nice day. Will took out his clover seed. he & Cassie went to Port. I went down to Mrs Shanks to tea. getting dry. R . M here to dinner. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8426392cbefc6fd80f59ef09fe669e9d.pdf d5d74717eb5d7e56450f1fb36fe60d60 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MARCH SATURDAY 12 (71-294) 1921 rained nearly all day very muddy. Jack & R M. took the Bull calf over to Chippawa. Cassie went to meet them. SUNDAY 13 (72-293) Mary & I walked to church. nice but soft coming home https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3c33d2bff6bd97e6ae16cd32d6a20fef.pdf 855639f05528623af3eef0fe7d452239 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MARCH MONDAY 14 (73-292) 1921 washed. rained. Ice storm R. M. went to Shanks got three leashes things for collars. polishing them after he came home TUESDAY 15 (74-291) ironed all day. lots of water. thunder storm. very, very, soft. children did not go to school. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bceda8abc80ad0e914d8d91b047172de.pdf 75177d69f028c86e51d13c7b4aef4b5a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MARCH WEDNESDAY 16 (75-290) 1921 not to bad today home served TUESDAY 17 (76-298) womens Institute a good meeting. snowed hard at noon but {fared?} up before 2 o clock https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f71ff522a9c0a17d27fd1bb65865ea22.pdf 4d7271ecb5f397a79f2546f6a43f909a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MARCH FRIDAY 18 (77-288) 1921 home. sawed wood in the afternoon raw east wind SATURDAY 19 (78-287) Thundered & lightened nearly all day, terrible storm about noon. hail as leage as allies every thing flooded. turned warm at night https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e9e4563a3dbc38da42d0bf43cd7529cf.pdf ceac93e9342be8587b82e0153d650c35 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MARCH SUNDAY 20 (79-286) 1921 very soft, mild water every where. Will Cassie Marie went to church. communion sunday terrible storm a cloud bank at night. MONDAY 21 (80-285) washed all day. culverts washed out the Hill slid down very bad Kerr started to board at hills. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e8702ab841e68033af694df5a40283bb.pdf d66adfacdafc882b54d92e0fb18c7fd8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MARCH TUESDAY 22 (81-284) 1921 The men fixing the Hill. Will & Cassie went to Southampton. The children here to tea. R. M. sawing wood at Kaufman's sorted onions. WEDNESDAY 23 (82-283) a fine day. I went to town got Charlie shod https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0f9fe4baacc00505f3c01c46cffd15eb.pdf 81e65116ff153de4e66bf3e9d6e8d419 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MARCH THURSDAY 24 (83-282) 1921 home. Good Friday (Dominion) FRIDAY 25 (84-281) https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/06a5ffe236a89e21670d2bb490c8e05f.pdf 7807ed36e097825675081fc2d17c5d40 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MARCH SATURDAY 26 (85-280) 1921 home & did my work Easter Sunday SUNDAY 27. (86-279) did not go to church rained in the forenoon https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/12c311e3e70676f1ff62d59a239ce717.pdf 02336b3690d6e6440784d3a71786b59d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MARCH Easter Monday (Bank and Quebec) MONDAY 28 (87-278) 1921 forget what we done TUESDAY 29 (88-277) cleaned clover seed I sewed all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/883cfb500eb5eb8e023c5ae215109eb4.pdf 02a8a27d40f1e2d9bb55f205d94e66db Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MARCH WEDNESDAY 30 (89-276) 1921 sewing all day piling wood T.M. & Jack took out balance clover seed. Will went to town THURSDAY 31 (90-275) had all sorts of weather snow. rain. sunshine. & cloud. froze at night Killed a pig R. M. at Shanks' sawing wood. finished my dress. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2d76e44d333fa13578acf307331c23c5.pdf c8f901db0535c8d56398dd1818cc2076 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. APRIL FRIDAY 1 (91-272) 1921 R. M.'s Birthday served all day fine. R. M. & Marie went to dance over at Stanley Fergusons house. SATURDAY 2 (92-273) cleaned the pipes on both stoves. very windy drying up. Will & Cassie went to town. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/040551525bc366938d25b18f4403f77d.pdf 1a10277ec68c57237052b363a93082c8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. APRIL SUNDAY 3 (93-272) 1921 walked to church & home in the car. went down to see Mrs. Shanks the roads dry river low. MONDAY 4 (94-271) a beautiful day Willis commenced his corn Willis went to {Goderich?} R. M. sowed clover in the fall wheat drying up nicely the children went to shool after the holydays. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ff8c71a88979997c186baa3bf8671585.pdf 67263a417660c2c3f2ad2b3332c0d199 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. APRIL TUESDAY 5 (95-270) 1921 Very warm to day R.M. went to {Hatly?} sale he finished sowing clover WEDNESDAY 6 (96-269) A very warm day [[making?]] a [[cut?]] a [[four?]] framing a [[?]] At $79 cts [[?]] per [[ste?]] [[?]] gave Shanks [[?]] with strap. the sum half pigs 12. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/842d7ed5c0b92d3ecb79aae8f59ad72c.pdf 01dbd6db01fd5fe86c47f7a6e953000c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. APRIL THURSDAY 7 (97-268) 1921 walked up to quilting in vestry. hot. but windy. R.M. went to meet late train. Will came home FRIDAY 8 (98-267) home & sewed. rained & turned cooler. sow had 16 pigs she eat some of them. Will & Cassie went to Port. Air sour sold pigs 161.11 alive https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ddb725f276332c44bcf42d9eacd63698.pdf dfcd9de4c6683f28c11b84c4d85417ea Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. APRIL SATURDAY 9 (99-266) 1921 a fine day R. M. plowing Will the tractor Jack with the Horses SUNDAY 10 (100-265) turned very cold last night Will not go to church R.M. & Marie only their mother went. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6ee2700a42a754e87c6ebd5969863327.pdf ff6e68ff7976e1bd462e766ddab08dd7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. APRIL MONDAY 11 (101-264) 1921 Cold and frosty this morning turned warmer at night TUESDAY 12 (102-263) A fine day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8f2dfbce26b629457f63653bfbb07edc.pdf df7c4922a191be1c52f0e6c65018e009 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. APRIL WEDNESDAY 13 (103-262) 1921 a {finding?} We've quit cutting Went to Port Elgin Got a pair of those {?} R. M. went to Southampton went down to {Shankses?} THURSDAY 14 (104-261) a fine day stay put a Load of hay from {Shankses?} R.M. plowing with tractor in the forenoon looks like rain did rain hard house cleaned all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e780f94b730baa74b35e00a0ada62250.pdf 1db008b6728a26df3dae377030e27695 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. APRIL FRIDAY 15 (105-260) 1921 took Father's bed up stairs GRandpa Blake & the children here. R. M. went to Port damp & dull all day rec Parcel from Eaton's very cold SATURDAY 16 (106-259) a hard cold east wind the ground covered with furrow very cold & stormy https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/12ec9c0bc1e82b0fc7fa57cab6a1b4d6.pdf 49e31c567ff56c2a8f7212226647e174 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. APRIL SUNDAY 17 (107-258) 1921 Very cold just tonight The storm abating right as go to church R.M. and Marie went in the morning Uncle Black over & Will with Bailey at McVittie stormy & cold & snow MONDAY 18 (108-257) voting day. a great victory once more nice day snow all gone. muddy. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e4984cf93ca4606ab3d019cd9658b8e2.pdf 8138a58670400bcb4ec97b4ebdbd084d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. APRIL TUESDAY 19 (109-256) 1921 started to paper the dining room got ceiling done WEDNESDAY 20 (110-255) still papering. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9baac8fba11c12b0d8ab1d187c67ee55.pdf 9c75bd14eac438f0a4093b0248d5487c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. APRIL THURSDAY 21 (111-254) 1921 Institute meeting at Mrs. McAndrews good turn out. very good meeting. next time at Mrs Henderson's FRIDAY 22 (112-253) finished papering the dining room. rained nearly all day. night. water every where. Walt Gowanlock here with heifer. the men tried to grind Iron. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/29608543106cb13b8750d723dddf844d.pdf b71c7913085392160752ed665035b9da Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. APRIL SATURDAY 23 (113-252) 1921 dull & wet. Will going to Southampton got my watch fixed also shoes. Mr. Cunningham here about line fence. wet. set a hen 15 eggs SUNDAY 24 (114-251) fine day Father went to church in the car. the first time since before xmas the ground soupping wet. Will & Cassie & I went up to Archie McLean's to tea. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/82d4462a372bb8d0545e3b11835d4af5.pdf 558cc9777cd8a4051db24b849db55bc6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. APRIL MONDAY 25 (115-250) 1921 R M went to Port for the Potatoes. Will & Cassie went to Port Mr Collard here & bought the little pigs $12.00 a pair I washed all day fine & warm TUESDAY 26 (116-249) Ironed nearly all day. very warm https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b8e3a5ad9d98e0faa357ec325f17ce8b.pdf 4d83ff23e5d0e54e76feac37b2117087 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. APRIL WEDNESDAY 27 (117-248) 1921 very warm. rained a little started to seed THURSDAY 28 (118-247) house cleaned the Parlor beautiful day windy & warm Pig came on late train no one to meet him https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6992016bf0a050848a0bc67b2b4ea313.pdf 667e763731ece1c90ec49dd7a205503b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. APRIL FRIDAY 29 (119-246) 1921 house cleaning. rained all afternoon. Jack Greene very sick Ken came at night. R. M. & Jack met him late train. men seeding on flats. Will went out for his Pig came in late train Thursday SATURDAY 30 (120-245) dull & wet fixed the old chair Will went to Port at night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ae75b96d4137bf78a5339b9aa4552b94.pdf 0fd6bd094bce7a022ec3024e59c7fcb2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MAY SUNDAY 1 (121-244) 1921 went to church with Mr Cut a fine day but cold sunday school started a good turn out MONDAY 2 (122-243) cold but fine Willie and R. M. plowing https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6538e807df822adb59a8c645368b1409.pdf b0a969293095ef2e2488f63e9dfb55b9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. NAY TUESDAY 3 (123-242) 1921 a fine day draging up mill WEDNESDAY 4 (124-241) they commenced to {join?} the flats with oats Cassie & I went to Port with buggy. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0a3c4048a11d856aaca01d9b3013d269.pdf 02d99feef5e93b13f78fe398710da8b2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MAY Ascension Day (Quebec) THURSDAY 5 (125-240) 1921 got home sowing the flats, Jack stayed home to harrow Missionary meeting, walked FRIDAY 6 (126-239) Willie went to Port Elgin to {watch?} {Fissie?} vs. Brooks {R. M. & I sold Ray 16 pigs a fine day getting quiet {dry?} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d4570a1cc8f7f33856b9f70fca59cec4.pdf 9ba0d1f319b4d4d60ae5758570a26b14 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MAY SATURDAY 7 (127-238) 1921 Cassie & Marie went to Port Will went to council. nice day the children Piched here. Lent. SUNDAY 8 (128-237) all went to church nice day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/759ee1f577210eb277a29d578631ecf5.pdf bcc0bbbc4afce751880dbdc061093289 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MAY MONDAY 9 (129-236) 1921 house cleaned cellar men sending the back field turned the cows out good grass TUESDAY 10 (130-235) house cleaned woodshed. Black face had two lambs nice big ones nice day dry https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/01c7d60763d508f62dac0eea213d89c2.pdf 9f456500f50ffd0e265b395ff4a4b306 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MAY WEDNESDAY 11 (131-234) 1921 Will out clover seeding (the ground is good conducive THURSDAY 12 (132-233) {?} went to Paisley with {Harriet?}& Smith to Missionary meeting A fine day but windy had a good meeting a lot there. home at nine o clock, Mrs. R. Esplen & Mrs. Edna Esplen & Mrs Strachn made up the load. Mr & Mrs. Chappel came to the manse. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/123300b9d50a918b54952064a8c3692b.pdf 0617da1600443d84dc4c178a78c711d3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MAY FRIDAY 13 (133-232) 1921 dull, raining a little SATURDAY 14 (134-231) home all day Will & R.M. & Jack took pigs to Dobbington. the boys went for a load of salt. A night frost. this in {?} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f84882124d8f7d5fd680d6fe89a649bf.pdf 4e8481c2043e4ea83b4039828a2ced9d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MAY SUNDAY 15 (135-230) 1921 did not go to church dont feel good. cold & very cold. MONDAY 16 (136-229) washed. cold & windy men hauling manure the little ewe has one lamb https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6e853464cfdd7e1dcd5d8b1383f7b439.pdf d93396c01d10c7da07ae7cb613281c0e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MAY TUESDAY 17 (137-228) 1921 nice morning - cold men still at manure. Father sorting Potatoes a slight front nice morning WEDNESDAY 18 (138-227) started to Plant strawberries https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aeaafe14b3dc6538ba98fb3af9e581e0.pdf 08641806863e9ac4a692b4a61c3d5f74 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MAY THURSDAY 19 (139-226) 1921 Planting strawberries Very Warm FRIDAY 20 (140-225) a hot day did not do much planted onions corn & beans https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/efe58912db8aac7fda74c8f9e99c31bd.pdf 98bf49f2beee56a7647a468988bdd870 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MAY SATURDAY 21 (141-224) 1921 done my work & planted some strawberries & watered them. Will went to Southampton for corn. Father & Ross went fishing very warm SUNDAY 22 (142-223) Father & I went to church, rain thundered & lightening at night heavy rain cooler https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6388236371eac82db9d0b788370d5683.pdf 6422f466cf5582818abcd058fdd1d623 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MAY MONDAY 23 (143-222) 1921 finished planting strawberries. & also planted the flower seeds. Beets & carrots. nice day. cool Victoria Day (Dominion) TUESDAY 24 (144-221) 24 of May. Jack's side won at Base ball. R. M. & Marie went to Picnic at the river. rained. I went down to see Mrs. Shanks. I set out some tomatoes. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eab3a42c12165ed92364ecabf4a8f0e2.pdf 40f7bac5da590eaf7d848d2d282306f2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MAY WEDNESDAY 25 (145-220) 1921 Beauty had a calf this morning but it was dead. Will drawing manure. Father sorting Potatoes. R.M. on the sick list. children went to school. R. M. got a calf from Gibbons to put on Beauty. THURSDAY 26 (146-219) beautiful day. Will, Cassie & I went to town. I got bag sugar 11.00 & bag shorts 250 corn 100, picked over Andrews Kerr's potatoes in afternoon, another pair of lambs https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c20e43dc33bc8f57872b95067e4e5996.pdf e4b787dcc497e48efb457deb15808596 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MAY FRIDAY 27 (147-218) 1921 nice day. 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Birth of King George V. FRIDAY 3 (154-211) R.M. went to Chesley with McDerminds'. R.M. & Jack took the colts down to Erastus Fergusons. rained last night dull & misty today. cold. 2 more lambs https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0bc17ee9e7ba9502fbca984017976d3a.pdf bccc5cf8acad0ecc553c1df08525ba99 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JUNE SATURDAY 4 (155-21O) 1921 SUNDAY 5 (156-209) no church this morning went to Port in the afternoon, to Oddfellows decoration service. beautiful day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/df3c9e3515145d65f46eb58ca8e517f8.pdf fc5fa25f737243e1128ba1adbaf32acb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JUNE MONDAY 6 (157-208) 1921 washed TUESDAY 7 (158-207) Sheared sheep, warm about 70 lbs wool. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/449e63ecb470c602a796f574c1c7ecca.pdf 101c683b6102696c596ee7cc42ced013 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JUNE WEDNESDAY 8 (159-206) 1921 went fishing with Ross washed some wool THURSDAY 9 (160-205) Womens Institute at Mrs Geddes. had a very nice time & a lot here. very warm https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d888f848482b738bf9c8b009cb59ada9.pdf 43f8596341242272d7c01a2e85cd7ea1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JUNE FRIDAY 10 (161-204) 1921 very warm cutting Potatoes old Willie Milne is dead {see https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/255826283/william-milne } SATURDAY 22 (162-203) rained very hard. last night done a lot of good finished sorting Potatoes R M took Daisy to Gowanlocks. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a2ec0ec362db23000ea958e19bd77454.pdf 1bd581ec01136beff28498e389834335 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JUNE SUNDAY 12 (163-202) 1921 we all went to church this morning. I went down to Mrs Shanks Grace McDermid came home from church with {?} MONDAY 13 (164-201) washed picked first <s>berries {?}</s> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6274067f41b3e65bf845788d575bb64a.pdf 805558270203614a14d994e45e3fa00e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JUNE TUESDAY 14 (165-200) 1921 cutting Potatoes, all day My wedding day. Arkwright garden party Wills all went. picked first berries 3 boxes 20 c box WEDNESDAY 15 (166-199) finished cutting Potatoes made R. M. cap for Base ball. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/71bac92e55ba53223dffa5c88bc4fbdd.pdf c0ecfb9586e06ef31db384844f1d726d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JUNE THURSDAY 16 (167-198) 1921 the last ewe had lamb nice day baking for garden party FRIDAY 17 (168-197) a beautiful night after the rain. a large crowd & everything went of fine. D. Millar here from a very heavy Winnipeg rain this morning, nearly a flood. water every where https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4c21b3a41c5f860f494df56edbea184f.pdf 75032c758b9e3eab2b777a0822d1aed5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JUNE SATURDAY 18 (169-196) 1921 picked Berries. all spare time. R. Milne here to dinner. told him he could sell the store for $5,000 no sale no comission SUNDAY 19 (170-195) Father & I went to church & to Mrs Srachns to dinner. very warm but nice Mr Mooney preached https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f6eef395276eb68959dd1b7ecb286740.pdf 9dbc18cfc433720fc8fa9cf2b469cb8d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JUNE MONDAY 20 (171-194) 1921 Picking berries TUESDAY 21 (172-193) Picking berries garden party at Southampton beautiful night https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fe0c4bb09a4ebf3db0a25a3c6147f366.pdf da684bdf374898e39d8019f98c57dbf8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JUNE WEDNESDAY 22 (173-192) 1921 picking berries new patch. Marie McLean here THURSDAY 23 (174-191) picking berries very warm https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0d0cc2e0ca89aa2e3d1c666fdd4e8c51.pdf b8a787ccad1c24c95b46c10b2b87fcdb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JUNE FRIDAY 24 (175-190) 1921 cloudy rained a little childrens' school picnic a good time & everything turned out nice. the men cultivating. Mr & Mrs Williamson called. SATURDAY 25 (176-189) beautiful morning men busy at hay all day very warm https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b59330ca2e2463c35c0790e80a1159d4.pdf 00ba9b7b5fb143c0172f89898f79ee56 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JUNE SUNDAY 26 (177-188) 1921 on the sick list Father went to church. very warm R M & Marie took Marjorie home MONDAY 27 (178-187) picked Berrie for Will all day. very warm. nearly last of Berries. Marie went to Port to try Entrance. Margarey came. 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JULY SATURDAY 2 (183-182) 1921 SUNDAY 3 (184-181) went to church very warm Robs came at night https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c1b4ee5d7cf67f8fd76254f761c1e136.pdf 95808ebb7203c8c2f1ab53077dedc8c5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JULY MONDAY 4 (185-180) 1921 Robs here all day they went to Southampton cemetery. TUESDAY 5 (186-179) Robs started home at 4 o clock. going to Walkerton I went to Port with them. the brown chickens came out 13 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d56abd50e70ca5462aca90ccd7a2c353.pdf 29215496f42486296edcdf61d8c3fcbd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JULY WEDNESDAY 6 (17-178) 1921 very warm - cleaning up THURSDAY 7 (188-177) varnished the dining room floor https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/046391a532e64ba6129cf3be500a466b.pdf ded8e601ce1d4796d1d2b2e67af11ea6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JULY FRIDAY 8 (189-176) 1921 just working & getting ready for Aunty's coming. SATURDAY 9 (190-175) Will & Cassie went to Owen Sound hall past five meet. Aunty Emma & Aunt Lizzie rained a little sultry https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/83552e39c966959dd68c2bc8f26eaa42.pdf d361d2138f28620dfce4ebb44e4976ea Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JULY SUNDAY 10 (191-174) 1921 We all went to church pretty warm. MONDAY 11 (192-173) warm. men at the hay. I picked some berries. Auntys living out side. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/73ae9ec09c9b2982a1d30271c49e3044.pdf 05e62850a9c5d5ed1c1bf7c3d586a6e8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JULY TUESDAY 12 (193-172) 1921 hot. just laying around men at the hay. got in seven loads. WEDNESDAY 13 (194-171) finished the hay very warm, picking berries living out doors. I Killed a weasel Aunty done a good turn for the chickens. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d85e066cece2367b45561afe15ec0829.pdf c4b9cc89c4915f5aab781a2977c6821b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JULY THURSDAY 14 (195-170) 1921 still warm Will started to cut wheat FRIDAY 15 (196-169) Auntys & Cassie went to Port tea outside https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/df6b279bb3b0c0f436b279e07f13de7d.pdf 1d8c73333108e5229214277f956ab014 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JULY SATURDAY 16 (197-168) 1921 nice day picking berries Aunty not very well SUNDAY 17 (198-167) Father & Aunt Emma went to church nice day windy https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6f7302847411aa5ce1bdf358b6ac04d0.pdf 500cfaf6adaf464ee7a13e24cbb0a605 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JULY MONDAY 18 (199-166) 1921 home all day TUESDAY 19 (200-165) Institute picnic good time & nice crowd. All went https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5af9ce305f44dbd6a9e8440a70c5ebbc.pdf 4c5af676a12e2f7b3511b3f5e1f26da2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JULY WEDNESDAY 20 (201-164) 1921 picking berries THURSDAY 21 (202-163) washed nice day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/814f11d0ef3db57c8fa6986955c88503.pdf faf77547104efd9c86963582872d5ad4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JULY FRIDAY 22 (203-162) 1921 Auntys & Will & I went to Southampton T M. & Jack took in telephone poles. Ironed all forenoon SATURDAY 23 (204-161) home all day men drawing wheat https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9e4d35bd2ab09b5b52797506c09d0740.pdf 15098e2a150be24c927a2df334f5c435 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JULY SUNDAY 24 (205-169) 1921 all at church except Father & Aunt {Lizzie?} pretty warm MONDAY 25 (206-159) Aunt Emma & Lizzie left this morning for Whitby Ella Black here picking berries. finished taking in the wheat https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aa7b098bf2dba0a2437c691697442cb3.pdf e812bb9367fa292d8b49b4ebd499bfaf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JULY TUESDAY 26 (207-158) 1921 Sunday School picnic very warm WEDNESDAY 27 (208-157) busy. Rob, Maggie & Mary Mr & Mrs Wilson & Marguerite from Winnipeg came at 11 oclock rained. all went to Southampton & Port & up to old home stead https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bd047f3a2008ad6818c606e29034fcab.pdf 9e13864ddbaa58a24b67b7f8543ef586 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JULY THURSDAY 28 (209-156) 1921 Robs started home at nine oclock Mr & Mrs Dan MacIntyre from Winnipeg came on noon train tea outside men cutting Barley FRIDAY 29 (210-155) nice day Cassie took the McIntyres up to Marys I picked the last of berries. Garden party at Jamiesons men finished cutting Barley https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4cc7057e9c1810e2bb970e50f0a857e9.pdf 44639ddf14e8da8c953240e5b0d16c43 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. JULY SATURDAY 20 (211-154) 1921 fog & cooler this morning worked all day cleaned pipes - done some preserving SUNDAY 31 (212-153) Father & I went to church in morning I went down to Shanks to tea. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bdbdcc32474cfdb0554e8018cb740c5b.pdf 1cfb540a75b0f066e63a5c63073ccea7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. AUGUST MONDAY 1 (213-152) 1921 washed all day. John Jackson. Robt Burns Mr & Mrs Finn here all day fishing. came over from Chesley. TUESDAY 2 (214-151) Ironed Mrs Luffman came https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c62b7efc71a3ee4ec01aab3886cd6c7a.pdf 793dc05c0bdfe70a66c3c1fcdd265914 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. AUGUST WEDNESDAY 3 (215-150) 1921 nice day Mrs. Luffman here. Mrs. Cornwall & Mrs Gowanlock Roy Mrs Fisher here to tea. Men cutting grain THURSDAY 4 (216-149) nice cool day. men cutting the flats. no one came today. had the last berries for tea Chappells thrashed R.M. went https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f6eb9aaafdddc4e5a04d49f81c387603.pdf b177c412f84f4228ba5d8af4f268cdda Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. AUGUST FRIDAY 5 (217-148) 1921 Camerons' here to tea & Mrs McLean Mrs Luffman gone back to Gowanlocks' men finished cutting oats warm but very nice day Cassie & Margaret at Geddes to tea SATURDAY 6 (218-147) home & just worked all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e319b8be6f3d5ef94ee05698333ea3c9.pdf df6ec19c23f85fa17e80317098db9dbc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. AUGUST SUNDAY 7 (219-146) 1921 all at Church nice & cool went over to see Sadie Graham in evening horse sick MONDAY 8 (220-145) Washed nice & cool rained enough to stop drawing in, Margaret left for fall term, Will made a Liberary https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d0e20b5ff4f04e1a7499049224620350.pdf ebfc69346cf0d9969ba3c037fa4d03a3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. AUGUST TUESDAY 9 (221-144) 1921 worked in general WEDNESDAY 10 (222-143) https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0382036155bc62c97810215288e585b0.pdf cb118e5df2e2a9e05fd141d3a708036d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. AUGUST THURSDAY (223-142) 1921 Auntys came back they had a good time FRIDAY 12 (224-141) home all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0949109b41d1418fd109220f915c55d1.pdf 778a0ba2b8dbf1c9ce59718cc950b92c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. AUGUST SATURDAY 13 (225-140) 1921 home all day Baked & worked in general SUNDAY 14 (226-139) all went to church except Father & Aunty Lizzie. Dukes called in evening, & Mrs McDougal & Son Clarence https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/746b1375abd1494498d4837730431e02.pdf f06b421c312dcb0e878c895df4ec1563 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. AUGUST MONDAY 15 (227-128) 1921 put on a quilt Wills thrashed grain turned out not to bad warm TUESDAY 16 (228-137) finished the quilt nice day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e00ae95f5a50976255fbabd98c975671.pdf fb717673d1c7aac19cadcac4307c1fa8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. AUGUST WEDNESDAY 17 (229-136) 1921 men drawing in Barley. a good crop THURSDAY 18 (230-135) all went to Womans' Institute at Mrs Culpeppers 30 there men drawing oats rained a little washed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/af35884dd0533cfbab7194c8d64a475c.pdf b891f419b2f8a650103b813e94ea4e91 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. AUGUST FRIDAY 19 (231-134) 1921 Aunt Lizzie & Aunt Emma Cassie & Myself & Ross all at Mrs Shanks to tea. had a scrumptious supper. Jack Shanks took out his lambs {7?} rained a tramp around SATURDAY 20 (232-133) Will & Aunt Lizzie went to Port Elgin got a bag of flour 2.40 blew terrific for short time. rained. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8f7788d2e79e0ab2e22ea573e4d25021.pdf 6d598135c9539bff33a1c7db4ac067ed Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. AUGUST SUNDAY 21 (233-132) 1921 all at church but Aunt Lizzie & Cassie gave us all dinner. & All here to tea nice day. Mr Padden preached. MONDAY 22 (234-131) Father, Will, & I All went to Owen Sound with - Auntys, they left on the Boat. ten at night. a beautiful day. dug 16 bags of Potatoes https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0bc61541a39df69f7879eb2d3f1d9a28.pdf 1a1d2ab15b69957965c7e315086bbb02 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. AUGUST TUESDAY 23 (235-130) 1921 home WEDNESDAY 24 (236-129) home Men drawing manure https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a2bbc514dc67e93f41508740b23cc67f.pdf 762f628f95f3fdca4d702b5130834af0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. AUGUST THURSDAY 25 (237-128) 1921 men drawing manure R. M. went to Arkwrights garden party Will & Cassie went to Southampton. FRIDAY 26 (238-127) Father & I went to Port with Cassie got a pair of shoes. nice day. R. M. & Marie went to corn Roast. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/62555d5d3fa4b5f34978db1294a405e3.pdf 2559f5ccf7ebd799dbb82869a11182da Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. AUGUST SATURDAY 27 (239-126) 1921 warm & did not do much knee kind of sore Aunt Buelah Esplin & old Aunty Bella McNeil died today. rained at night SUNDAY 28 (240-125) holiday Sunday Mr Black & T M here to dinner. Wills went to Walkerton. 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AUGUST WEDNESDAY 31 (243-122) 1921 very warm men ploughing finished back field SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 1 (244-121) very warm, washed men putting in fall wheat https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4ab5cd0a32e5325bbd7e4953206ddd4a.pdf e16467dcddb63a1eb41d86f9852e4211 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 2 (245-120) 1921 warm again SATURDAY 3 (246-119) https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/621c763786a2b0e5415a495c09bbfbf4.pdf b5bbb7cdc37ab2ed8054a6ac1db65b41 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 4 (247-118) 1921 all went to church nice day Labor Day (Dominion) MONDAY 5 (248-117) made my dress & decided to go to Toronto with R.M. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d9ac47494c3d568ad8c80f3c78ebff20.pdf 84523c55ceac0360f72476cd16a34e27 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 6 (249-116) 1921 R. M. & I went to Toronto. Jacksons to dinner went to the Fair in the afternoon Man Killed while sitting in a Motor Boat. beautiful day Rob & Dr. Clark came - father & Marie went back with them Jacksons at night Will filled a silo. WEDNESDAY 7 (250-115) R. M. went to Fair Bessie & I went after dinner & stoped for fire work's John came for us after the fire work's a good time Rob Maggie Fred & Marjorie here https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3a354f609d0b32a158a9d03c7a974b2e.pdf 1ffec0557baafe9f5115c807d74e0134 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 8 (251-114) 1921 went down to do the City. I was at John Hilborns to dinner. came home on late train. Will cut sweet clover Rob & Maggie & Marjorie here. FRIDAY 9 (252-113) home again very warm & dry R.M. filling silos Will cutting hay https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/667b57741ea1ff485c812078044dc3d2.pdf aed33ade546338d32aa70b855987007d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 10 (253-112) 1921 R. M. filling silo SUNDAY 11 (254-111) all at church. wrote a lot of letters. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/16cb88be8246077a3b8a0c655ba97fec.pdf 229268b23b1c9c67072fbbb0499799e7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. SEPTEMBER MONDAY 12 (255-110) 1921 Started to churn up made & washed curtains made jelly & tomato Ketchup TUESDAY 14 (256-109) just busy made more Jelly https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/26b91ceb9f738c39decf0bae849bb3e0.pdf b421dc8c831b1c5da7490b62fae6d075 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 14 (257-108) 1921 busy all day Will & Cassie & Walt Gowanlock & his wife went to Owen Sound Fair. nice day R. M. cutting corn field near the house THURSDAY 15 (158-107) Woman's Institute here a nice day 17 here good time. men cutting corn. R. M. filling silo https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/927117dd5c7ca273a7072d0d27132db0.pdf 4e60346853f04e92afb4c8bccaeed39c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 16 (259-106) 1921 home & sewing a little men cutting corn SATURDAY 17 (260-105) sewing & done my work https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/115d6f6490ed3b9c11b343310f2d61df.pdf 420a8e4e6fa99a180f5a72c15f7f156f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 18 (261-104) 1921 all out to church nice but cool & looks like rain MONDAY 19 (262-103) beautiful day men filling silo in morning, broke down. Mrs. Kesselring funeral in the afternoon. all went. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e22ff1653c4718a4a47e4b50290cc61f.pdf 4fd47ab1a900edbcdc74a4009575bb70 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 20 ( 163-102) 1921 School Fair. cloudy & dull but did not rain. a large crowd the children done well. 14 prizes besides sports. Ins 7 still holds the shield. Marie took 4 for pie. Ross 2. for speech. WEDNESDAY 21 (264-101) very windy day. finished filling silo took heifer to Beef ring Jack sprained his wrist. rained in the morning. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4bb3a9b083168bcf8984cd94283e52d3.pdf 4b7300484fcc10fa75eb044b2faea078 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 22 (265-100) 1921 nice but still very windy last day of Beef ring. men cutting buckwheat finished my dress. FRIDAY 23 (266-99) finished the Buckwheat I went to the church all day. nice day gilded the letters on Mother's stone. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/42e2c33cafb53e878f59022b434918f2.pdf 2687759fb4442d3c3897077309e0e70f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 24 (267-98) 1921 made jelly & Tomato sauce. men drawing corn SUNDAY 25 (268-97) anniversary services, Mr. Pilkie of Owen Sound preached. a good crowd in the morning, not so many in the evening. nice day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/df4a476d1d440c6d08d913c50a283e01.pdf bb217bf44ebc836e53adb48b6e96eac1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. SEPTEMBER MONDAY 26 (269-96) 1921 washed. nice day windy men finished filling silp drew in hay, & finished up in general. TUESDAY 27 (270-95) nice but very windy. R M took out load of wheat. Shank's thrashing. Father & I gathered up the corn & beans a nice lot. 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SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 30 (273-92) 1921 very windy & rained a lot apples nearly all of. brought corn & beans apples from other barn men just choring OCTOBER SATURDAY 1 (274-91) nice but still windy men sawed some wood https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/49609d1441bc0e6c57c05962affe78b8.pdf d1dbe31192b009e83ed3653aba1c4f9b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. OCTOBER SUNDAY 2 (275-90) 1921 all at church but Father MONDAY 3 (276-89) getting ready for Tara Fair nice day finished fixing up the corn https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2366c55f5e1687aecf4dd17677646a8b.pdf 43cde2c85e0239471947f64db46b1abf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. OCTOBER TUESDAY 4 (277-88) 1921 Will & I went up to Tara took a few things rained a lot very dissagreeable. {Lend's?} to dinner & out to Mrs Strongs overnight. had a nice time WEDNESDAY 5 (278-87) a beautiful day & a very large crowd Mrs Williamsons to dinner & home with Wills. got six prizes. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/074f6683fe373951e2da73327b49d032.pdf 37b0c06787b2b7cdf9a2e1c6cfa69742 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. OCTOBER THURSDAY 6 (279-86) 1921 beautiful day. men drawing Buckwheat. Cassie & I took the stuff out to the Fair buildings. FRIDAY 2 (280-85) Port Elgin Fair rained all day steady. not a good turn out. Boys got 4 firsts for pigs & 5 firsts for chickens. & the inside stuff got there share of prizes. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bf7e96ee412fbfeb4a689a7ca51afeb1.pdf a52376925702835d15c9933977eae4cc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. OCTOBER SATURDAY 8 (281-84) 1921 home & done up my work after being away all week SUNDAY 9 (282-83) cold & dull Anniversary at Dunblane Mr Jamison at Wills to dinner also Mrs Christie & Donald Christie & Mr Rowand. I went to Dunblane in the afternoon with Wills https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4f66183ab78cd0c09256780436df4215.pdf 54a566dbfeab6a0a12117dfd57d0295f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. OCTOBER MONDAY 10 (283-82) 1921 finished drawing Buckwheat rained some. picked a few apples John Burgess buried in Port Elgin at 10 oclock died in Brantford TUESDAY 11 (284-81) rained a lot last night very wet this morning https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4111d1463033a9f5bf0ae91e461a8236.pdf ca382a26ac95d75d3f7bb54fe1cfd9e0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 12 (285-80) 1921 drying up men finished drawing buckwheat dug a few potatoes in the afternoon THURSDAY 13 (286-79) picked up potatoes in forenooon. afternoon Anniversary missionary meeting at the church. 20 years organized had a lovely tea & a good time in general. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/27ab29997dfd9276fe8a0507f884534f.pdf 8a0e7faf9ff464f990efb2e99a598146 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. OCTOBER FRIDAY 14 (287-78) 1921 The men stacking the sweet clover seed very windy but nice & dry: Cassie & I went to Port, took out two chickens weighed 12 lbs 25 c lb. SATURDAY 15 (288-77) picked up potatoes all day very nice but windy. Harold here. potatoes just a fair crop. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7ab03d2673634ef376d0f8ea819b4f8b.pdf 98577228a733960e759baa21083c94a7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. OCTOBER SUNDAY 16 (289-76) 1921 dull & looks like rain all went to church but Will & myself. Jack Shanks here in afternoon MONDAY 17 (290-75) Dug potatoes all day the Max well boys & Harold helping not extra good crop https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ed1aa1cdb6c594b141fa0a41973daaab.pdf 4c939ab489ac1ea59b6793738dfe6e55 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. OCTOBER TUESDAY 18 (291-74) 1921 still digging potatoes they are good today rained in afternoon & had to stop 12 rows left. the boys gone home. WEDNESDAY 19 (292-73) wet all day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a58298f0d0550452e3a60d60a925e659.pdf 900dac0bfdb37b744585de25ae77aa27 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. OCTOBER THURSDAY 20 (293-72) 1921 fair finished digging potatoes 12 rows started to rain before we finished Women's Institute at Mrs Fergusons FRIDAY 21 (294-71) picked live chickens & rest worked all day. Will cutting clover R. M. at Chappels thrashing. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/758c1cb46eda32ecd9dc64082f2447fd.pdf 2a2823711e2a7f43634e333f601a9f1f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. OCTOBER SATURDAY 22 (295-70) 1921 very windy but Fair men cutting hay brought in the last of garden stuff. R. M. at Chappels in forenoon. SUNDAY 23 (296-69) all out in the morning Mr & Mrs Smith, here to tea nice day Mills over at Wills https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/392aaf5c038c557dc64123bb2ff05ab5.pdf 8050ff9686bc46101602d3209486570a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. OCTOBER MONDAY 24 (297-68) 1921 I put on storm windows a door & other chores Men Stacking. TUESDAY 25 (298-67) Washed all day. nice but windy men stacking hay https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5a028ac877287f3796903bcaeadbb740.pdf eedad036f300fca3d154f06bae381073 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 26 (299-66) 1921 fine day. men finished haying Ironed. THURSDAY 27 (300-65) Ironed. fine day R. M. & Will brought wire home for fox pens. letter from Aunt Lizzie fox at hens. R.M. ground me some wheat & Parker Bailey a grist started to plough & Will helped Albert Meuser Kill a pig started to rain at night https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2b0c2fb7c19c4c5b045792cdecab92c5.pdf 271b699e198d50b899521ad315daa2f5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. OCTOBER FRIDAY 28 (301-64) 1921 home, Baked, & helped clean potatoes in afternoon nice day SATURDAY 29 (302-63) home, went to Port Elgin in afternoon very fine day. Malcome Cook died https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/88c87544c288b07d0f331defc6b76585.pdf 3ada28d23117eeca24cfb8c97b60f3ef Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. OCTOBER SUNDAY 30 (303-62) 1921 All at church Father & I went to Robt Esplens to dinner. nice day. MONDAY 31 (304-61) My Birthday, Father & I went to Malcom Cook's funeral Wills had a party, dull but did not rain much R. M. ploughed all day with tractor. Rob did not come he came to Owen Sound https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8e607f81b0f1a5518c2410d3376ccb11.pdf 300b314d924ca3f083e4fa71c19b59b7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. NOVEMBER All Saints' Day (Quebec) TUESDAY 1 (305-60) 1921 Rob & Mr Cambell came over from Owen Sound started to build the Fox pens WEDNESDAY 2 (306-59) nice day. the men worked all day at the pens & went over to Owen Sound after tea. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3c86b8b3e0facd5840545ae5b6c27e3d.pdf c669fb00da3b1ca07d613cec08ecd56c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. NOVEMBER THURSDAY 3 (307-58) 1921 Maggie & Mrs Cambell came over with the men this morning it started to rain after dinner not very pleasant FRIDAY 4 (308-57) raining Rob went to Tara to meet Marjorie & Fred they were all over at Wills to dinner. Will took Potatoes out to Port. Wills all went to Fowl Supper at Arkwright. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/72a7ddaaaf760f18a7c6fde05d2be26d.pdf 1bc53e4c8a8920e79000f14134350b79 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. NOVEMBER SATURDAY 5 (309-56) 1921 they started home this Morning from {cup?}. cold. SUNDAY 6 (310-55) Fred & Marjorie went to chuch in the morning. Will Cassie Fred & Marjorie & I all went to Port at night to hear Mr Farrell snow & rain disagreeable dull all day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/066879255566e8dbbebecf173d7b272f.pdf 6eef6a9a9544b79882da0dc5c328e65d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. NOVEMBER MONDAY 7 (311-54) 1921 cold & dull. Marjorie & Fred over at Wills to dinner here to tea Will & R. M. took them to the late train Tara TUESDAY 8 (312-53) washed not to bad today men sorting potatoes Will & Cassie went to S.S. meeting https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/21735ac536c5892307890b6eefb7a2d7.pdf 7036952214d7d0ad7ccc55246d828da2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 9 (313-52) 1921 washed some quilts cold & windy froze up hard. Political meeting at Gowanlocks school Marie & R. M. over at Uncle Mells threashing men sorted balance of potatoes THURSDAY 10 (314-51) cold & rain on snow threashing machine coming. cleaned the pipes Rob came. Will meet him at Tara moved bed down stairs the machine here, cold snowed a little https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3c6cfe79925b7bf59db97dfc29e8e2d8.pdf bd4e496d1c7cba683fb455abdfad4e82 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. NOVEMBER FRIDAY 11 (315-50) 1921 better to day Rob & Father working on the fox pens threashing at Wills SATURDAY 12 (316-49) finished threashing Rob working at the fox pens. snowing & getting colder & very disagreeable https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/603d6460c22025265f0ce371c51ef971.pdf de76d9dbd3317473c7afb4c9795990c4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. NOVEMBER SUNDAY 13 (317-28) 1921 all out in the morning Rob & I down at Mrs Shanks' to tea quite a lot of snow but not very cold MONDAY 14 (318-47) bad day, wet under foot & drizzling, men working hard at the pens Will & Rob went to late train to meet foxes. they came {snow?} all night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/23e9b96ef4d2acda86908ddb4d58f573.pdf 2e72ef94204be86ec499ef21152cf17a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. NOVEMBER TUESDAY 15 (319-46) 1921 snow all gone. nice Rob & Will still working at the fox pens foxes are all right & seem quite at home & contented. WEDNESDAY 16 (320-45) still working at the pens. nice day. foxes all O K. Father fell of wagon & hurt his shoulder Dr. Wells came out. no bones broken https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b5a0fb96f659729fb9992014ac89fd09.pdf 1d7c5d5bf376f8679a38f9a42dd59d2c https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/15760c98e24ac2a0674901ac814325b2.pdf 1f297a884f222d4e36ff9c552c2aa3a7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. NOVEMBER SATURDAY 19 (323-42) 1921 Wet all day just worked & finished up the house cleaning. men sawed some wood. SUNDAY 20 (324-41) home all day went to see Sadie Graham nice da. Grandpa Black & Jean & Ray over at Wills. Marie went home with them. Ella has her teeth out. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a9b043f12b1e823b853794fe8fa98a2d.pdf 0d7bcf6e3580527b51486e5453961f10 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. NOVEMBER MONDAY 21 (325-40) 1921 washed nice day men drew in clover stack. TUESDAY 22 (326-39) snowed a lot. Nomination day Will took Father & Mr Black to Port Elgin. a big crowd https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/061147e662b58f6d2e38d5fd86e1ceed.pdf 8b7d62f6f837ac152f06eaef358c04c4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 23 (327-38) 1921 cold & East wind Mr Strahn here for tea men opened silo. chopped. Will, Cassie & I went to Political meeting Arran {Ins?} 2. Good meeting. Mr McWhinney. Malcolm & Hunter there. THURSDAY 24 (328-27) rain & cold. home all day Marie McLean & Archie Cambell married at the Manse yesterday wed the 23rd. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e46b7b69c5e5f9c03861fc686ae0a15c.pdf 2653647b579594df343e470b52028b36 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. NOVEMBER FRIDAY 25 (329 36) 1921 Men took out load Potatoes. R M & Marie at Political Meeting Mr J. Stacey there the Political Pot is Boiling SATURDAY 26 (330-35) home. Will took out load of wheat https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e3bbbfc7152d03bef17915c670494822.pdf efc147701d0185fed2748a8a3e26cb16 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. NOVEMBER SUNDAY 27 (331-34) 1921 No Service home all day Ice storm. Rec word L. B. Millar died & buried Monday 21st Nov MONDAY 28 (332-33) the clover Hullers came at noon. Kind of wet. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1de992e3ac5fcc81d5f610e877eb68d4.pdf b28044ea07bb76be56909d58ff0ca429 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. NOVEMBER TUESDAY 29 (333-32) 1921 not very nice men threashing clover all day. Will & Cassie went to Marie McLean's Reception now Mrs Archie Cambell. WEDNESDAY 30 (334-31) very nice day men finished the clover about nine R. M ploughing I rec parcel from Eaton's https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/303042996860e33f373660e58353b6c5.pdf 5b8f70c874930fe7f553e57b1078501d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DECEMBER THURSDAY 1 (225-30) 1921 pretty fair day I went to Missionary meeting at Mrs Grieves FRIDAY 2 (336-29) Will took out the Black Billy rained hard nearly all day very windy & altogether bad day. turned colder at night. very warm in forenoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2bc92d00036558e9d5af36075435a127.pdf f14be3fb32d4d05dce6b981bcfb95ed9 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9b05744f21f8b6b62227174fbfb8dc00.pdf cd2cd7a288a9129f36cf6be99d8a0936 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DECEMBER MONDAY 5 (339-26) 1921 quite a lot of snow all silent. ready for tomorrow. TUESDAY 6 (340-25) sleighing. R M took Father to vote in the Cutter. Will Cassie & I went to Port in car & home by school to vote. R M. Will gone to Port to hear news vote at school Hugh Clark 53 James Malcolm 79 Steacy 34 __________ 166 Malcolm in 400 majority. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6a11e6832a7487e9b88d5638ef195347.pdf 8245160aab524a2a09095be22ab7ea7f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 7 (341-24) 1921 The Election is over & it was a glorious victory for Liberalism. King has 118 members, Malcolm had 431 majority, a nice day, men drawing gravel. The Country is still here not on the rocks, as Meighan said Conception Day (Quebec) THURSDAY 8 (342-23) home, men drawing gravel cold but nice, Knitting Ross a Pull over https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/818af6b22b101209d4c5584011b95e8a.pdf f3c52c79a823e02e4273abe8bc3ecd7b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DECEMBER FRIDAY 9 (343-22) 1921 home. all but Will went to Box Social at No 2 Arran good crowd SATURDAY 10 (344-21) soft snow all gone home. Will at Port bought Stanleys Tranters Billy "Holstean" https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/10227872a70062297bac172834e66c6d.pdf 17b6d58aad23467d48a665c083e7d56a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DECEMBER SUNDAY 11 (345-20) 1921 all out to church Mrs Shank's & Jack here to tea. beautiful day. mild & soft. MONDAY 12 (346-19) dull, froze up Will & R M. took out load of Pigs https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8f1eab38c8326f703682fc133b3adb5a.pdf b4901766369462a29d672f50b06c2b47 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DECEMBER TUESDAY 13 (347-18) 1921 Will went to Brantford & Woodstock WEDNESDAY 14 (348-17) Cassie & I went to Womans' Institute not a bad day R M went to meet his Father https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fac4593d12d33e7964cfe84c4c992303.pdf bcd9922b05ee54368946457633b56bfc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DECEMBER THURSDAY 15 (349-16) 1921 Council meeting all day. Rest home all day I went down to see Elsie Millar. had tea bat Mrs Shanks' nice walking. FRIDAY 16 (350-15) not to bad all day but rained at night concert at No 7. I did not go. good time I went to Port in morning with R. M. & Will https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cca49d7516594e74c381a64bc2990765.pdf 5f03c855d193f42aa342adac4c1d174b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DECEMBER SATURDAY 17 (351-14) 1921 rained all day & warm Cassie & childre practizing for Tuesday night baked my Christmas cake SUNDAY 18 (352-13) a Blizzard blowing no church https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/193355baab235f0013cd07b90df6adc2.pdf 702ac4ff0f28143c7317fa2cf90aaf04 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DECEMBER MONDAY 19 (353-12) 1921 washed. the weather some better. the fox died last night. John Kesselring is skinning him. TUESDAY 20 (354-11) mild & nice all day all went to Concert & had a good time big crowd & the children done well. Will & Marie went to Port https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/57718f6ae6b6666f3a5c5e20f2cab33a.pdf e5da03f61e095a92bf0100fc4d0a1ed0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 21 (355-10) 1921 pretty stormy Boys did not go to school Jack & R.M. took the ewes down to Shanks'. THURSDAY 22 (356-9) home. Cassie went to Port R. M. & Marie went to Christmas tree Arkwright got a lot of letters & Cards, one from Mr Bielle. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e69b7d53bbfefe2a5da308598c1d7584.pdf 7d8605df86f36eb9b34007b5d0da0ef5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DECEMBER FRIDAY 23 (357-8) 1921 nice day. lots of excitement a parcel came from Aunt Lizzie in Wpg. Photo from John & Mary. Margaret came late train. Will brought home two Red foxes. SATURDAY 24 (358-7) pretty nice morning cold Rob coming late train. Will & R. M. went out to meet Rob. he brought a Black fox with him. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7918912a292383c78e2bd81220ba1910.pdf dbf2d293474673dfb97bf5f436614584 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DECEMBER Christmas Day (Dominion) SUNDAY 25 (359-6) 1921 pretty Fair day. no sleighing all out to church but Father. we were all at Wills to dinner & tea. MONDAY 26 (360-5) stormy. Rob & Will went out to Nomination https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7c42adc350239b3f2686a8e59b59e407.pdf 1fb11e65a31fc0a0aa98780fd16a7134 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DECEMBER TUESDAY 27 (361-4) 1921 Rob went home this morning early train. Will & I went to Jim Elliott's funeral & down town roads good but no sleighing. WEDNESDAY 28 (362-3) not a bad day old Mr Craig buried to day from noon train at Port Elgin. he was 87. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cdf8bb9ceadbe5652c54024c6a6d23bf.pdf 0e37aca40d87f556972f70d10612686a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DECEMBER THURSDAY 29 (363-2) 1921 home. everyone home & well Mrs Shanks here with chop. FRIDAY 30 (364-1) home all day, men sawed the church wood. R M & Marie went to Port to a party. young farmer's. blew hard in the night https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7533d3331343c326487f15c495f7f48d.pdf 6f9c94b4ee6e93dc16b1e1b401f624aa Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DECEMBER SATURDAY 31 (365) 1921 mild but very blustry some snow. Will took pigs out to Ronald Bell getting ready for dinner tomorrow. The year is nearly done. we are all well & home. so we all thankfull, altogether the year (has had its failures) hasent been to bad. we have lots to eat. Margaret is with Cassie just now. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e7f4d048da0387982dc70cab49148e46.pdf 75ad99ce666ad21d8e958387c62bf2d7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. MEMORANDA https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/882b8de44cab4fbdcbe456cb8c971963.pdf d3a615f032f59f5af51a866483404d84 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DATE CASH ACCOUNT---APRIL RECEIVED PAID https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4a399ce0b7dc8de1f272517b0b942c37.pdf 71b6c4c5c72c467055a0a3373ede042f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DATE CASH ACCOUNT ---MAY RECEIVED PAID Game with cards All - Islands Diamonds on the Islands Kings go for diamonds Kings take spades, to dig Jack's Pirates come Clubs to Kill Kings. Queens to to save Kings. all they have is there hearts. square cut as often as you like. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/670e53cc3b4c0e9cb9b806ee60a61812.pdf ea50aaa66e1dba99cfefc5b9a75a6dd4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DATE CASH ACCOUNT --- JUNE RECEIVED PAID Cost of Hens 1921-2 from Oct Nov. wheat 2.00 Dec. 17 1 bus. wheat 1.10 oyster shell .25 Beef scraps .25 {Tomi?} .35 chop 1.00 corn .95 Mar 18 corn 45 c & 3.20 3.65 May bag feed flour https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a613856c78d317aacae1cde451ffe56e.pdf 835da045d85be20bbd63d4adb14f9263 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DATE CASH ACCOUNT ---JULY RECEIVED PAID Eggs laid in 1921 Oct 9 - 4 c each 36 Nov 10 - 5 c each 50 Dec 1922 Jan none Feb 48 - 35 C doz. 1.40 Mar 204 - 23 c doz. 3.91 Apr 38 3^1/2 26 doz. 6.11 May 2.27 26 c doz 4.84 June July Aug Sep Eggs sold 1922 2^1/2 23 54 C 2 23 46 Egg Circle 2^1/2 25 104 April 12 4 26 78 April 19 3 26 60 April 26 3 78 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b23926644eb05c4f24d65af77fcdacd0.pdf 548a31538a3248e48cfa28e8233bbecb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DATE CASH ACCOUNT ---AUGUST RECEIVED PAID https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/369a7c61dd120913a0506614099eebd5.pdf 7e74b01faf2c17815c386ff754b8df41 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DATE CASH ACCOUNT --- SEPTEMBER RECEIVED PAID 1921 Do to Will Aug 20 bag flour 2 40 balance on flour 3 25 4 lbs butter 1 50 Aug 22 Cash 5 00 Aug 30 Wheat 12 lbs .25 Sep. 9 Wheat 12 lbs. .25 Tea 3. 00 Dec. 17 1 bus wheat 1.10 1922 Jan 12 Balance on meat 85 Jan 20 bus chop mixed 1 00 Feb 23 22 lbs Pork 15c 3 30 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0e6fba7f69bfe34b92946706de9bafa5.pdf 682706297e1b1cf358a3a9622224a012 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DATE CASH ACCOUNT---OCTOBER RECEIVED PAID https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8f0b42e9f0f0a515f6336055944f0542.pdf 8ce275d571083216276ca156558052f5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DATE CASH ACCOUNT --- NOVEMBER RECEIVED PAID Whitby Cr. of A. W. Beall Mr N. H. Buchner 137 Glendale Ave Toronto, Ont. Mr Hoare 41 Wellington St. North Woodstock, Ont. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4c1109f3b03bd9cf945c8c0eba68cfc1.pdf 2cd7767797736d1e7dea095cef3e3afd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DATE CASH ACCOUNT---DECEMBER RECEIVED PAID Eggs laid in 1921 Starting Oct 1 eggs Oct. 24 53 c 1.10 Nov Dec Jan Feb 86 35 c doz. 2.50 Mar 104 30 2.55 Apr 142 25 3.00 May 106 20 2.12 June July Aug Sep Rocks: Brown Feb Mar 36. 68 Apr 52 90 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ccccc132e571071ab42f90179e981dbc.pdf 401d93c61917160d29c45d56d53e0a31 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DATE BILLS PAYABLE Cost of Hens 19 21 Royal purple 60 Oyster shell 25 May low grade flour 2 25 corn 1 00 corn 1 00 flour 1 95 Aug 8 corn 1 00 Aug 20 flour 2 40 Oct 27 wheat 2 00 Killed two for use 2.00 sold 2 chickens 30 lbs 2 30 sold 2 chickens 25 lb 3 06 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/533eb73ec828527479e3f083d1a0c1b7.pdf 7563ae178634bc549d68a49eef511b1d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DATE BILLS PAYABLE Mrs Bain ( Eva Friend) 10 Kings Court Apt Corner close Ont King Cav. 3499. Parkdale https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c39419499ac53e5b32c0e78560249ecd.pdf 79f8e9daddcbafdafa5c0b3c07a5a33c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DATE BILLS RECEIVABLE mlls sugar <s>Mr 3 cups Mr 3 Pa6 d lbs</s> Dec 6 3 cups Toronto Taxes are due June 17 August 17 October 17 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9cfa3ba4e14ed14c92e0d004856cdbe2.pdf beaa61b1ae1ba156da0dd5f611f716a4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. DATE BILLS PAYABLE Jan Do to Will Jan 1 gall oil Jan 5 Capolm Jan 7 4 gall oil Aid 38 35 <u>152</u> <s>2.25</s> Jan 17 4 lbs oatmeal Jan 27 chop 24 lbs Jan 27 oats Buckwheat 40 lbs Feb 7 oats Buckwheat 16 lbs Feb 7 chop 8 lbs Feb 14 oats 20 lbs March 1 40 lbs oats March 10 lbs chops March 24 30 lbs oats March 18 8 lbs chop Total 106 lb oats 90 chop https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ee5a9213e0fd0e80ee7a17e9f4421104.pdf 5b91ba7b6d63f47d1b2a1ac85c7e53dd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {BLANK PAGE} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7db201e86362b84b2a49e89123ec4bc3.pdf 153ed9ddf9b89d0a04d2a9b933826f4b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. P. Cummings 267 62 Ave B. C. Mrs Ellen Bulle 112 Joseph St Chatham Ont. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8c9ed0ca9f6a2b5ae49ee8d9cb48b6cf.pdf 59dedf3a1857a512e0ff6b959b05ab08 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == 630 Candidates After 235 Seats == ______ (Canadian Press Despatch.) OTTAWA, Nov. 22. - Six hundred and thirty candidates, so far as available returns indicate, were nominated today for the 235 seats in the Dominion House of Commons. They are as follows: <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Seats.</td> <td>Con.</td> <td>Lib.</td> <td>Pro.</td> <td>Ind. and Labor.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nova Scotia</td> <td>16</td> <td>14</td> <td>16</td> <td>7</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>New Brunswick</td> <td>11</td> <td>10</td> <td>10</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>P. E. I.</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Quebec</td> <td>65</td> <td>51</td> <td>65</td> <td>17</td> <td>33</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ontario</td> <td>82</td> <td>79</td> <td>64</td> <td>70</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Manitoba</td> <td>15</td> <td>13</td> <td>10</td> <td>12</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saskactchewan</td> <td>16</td> <td>14</td> <td>11</td> <td>16</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Alberta</td> <td>12</td> <td>12</td> <td>9</td> <td>9</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>British Columbia</td> <td>13</td> <td>13</td> <td>11</td> <td>6</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Yukon</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>..</td> <td>..</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Totals</td> <td>235</td> <td>211</td> <td>201</td> <td>144</td> <td>74</td> </tr> <table> Total candidates - 630. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/05451be06d9531b7c8e8e9fbe972985b.pdf 1df8aa4616d9750ece946eb799f2cacb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {Rectangular Christmas Card that says A Merry Christmas. illustration in oval to the left side with a scene of forest and a snow shovelled path leading to a snow-covered two story A frame house with trees on either side. The path leads outside the bottom of the oval. Colours are red sky, black trees, otherwise white. A Merry Christmas is flanked by two small red rectangles } https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6bddd90a147445dd4a0b2d68b6f58a6c.pdf 74e43f64dbbd714825189c0f3073e2ed Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {Rectangular white card} To Father from Rob. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eb6ef2de9436bbdef0c3c3a038e05d8d.pdf cdf5aa8b08e347ed9a8f8a1e3af09b0a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {rectangular white card} from H. F. Mc Dougall P.O. Box 169 Petrolia .Ont https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a365768fdb84d8684c4707c3ef9b1bba.pdf b7e307ce1446a0c24a7dea7264119045 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. New Congregational Church On Wednesday morning the opening services of thiis new and really splendid edifice commenced with a sermon by the Rev. F. Marling, of Toronto. The Rev. Dr Wilker was to have officeated, but on reaching Toronto he was compelled to return to Montreal in consequence of learning of the death of one of the deacons of his church. The Rev. Mr Clarke gave a statement of the receipts, expenditure and liabilities of the building <s>find </s> fund, showing that after the completion of the whole work a debt of about $2,000 only would be left. In the afternoon a splendid collation was served up in the basement of the church, the attendance at which was very large and the whole proceedings highly gratifying. From the spirit manifested by the friends of the cause it is very evident that in a very short time the <s>establiishment</s> church stewards will be able to report the establishment free of debt. In the evening the Rev. Mr Manley (should this be Marling?) of Toronto preached to an overcrowded and attentive audience. From the Quebec Chronicle Friday January 17 1868 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c387265385ae7fa17703280d9b3de383.pdf 0b3fa2613fb4e76d8dbae5bd0cc9b387 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <table> <tr> <td> == "Millions Fight With Death" == === By ROSALIND COFORTH. === </td> </tr> <table> <table> <tr> <td> Kikungshan, S. Honan, Jan. 17. - Words fail one to make plain to the home friends what this famine really means. It is doubtful whether there has ever been a famine when so many souls were involved. The estimates have varied from thirty to forty millions. Even taking the lower figure, it means four times the population of Canada, helpless and starving apart from outside aid. In 1887 a terrible famine occurred in the province of Shantung when it is said 70 percent. of the people died. While we now have greater facilities for reaching the people, yet the area is vastly greater, and rober bands, scouring many parts of the affected region, increase tremendously the difficulties of relief work. At a recent Famine Relief Conference Dr. P. C. Leslie, the Treasurer for famine funds. "In a hush that could be felt," stated, "there is no human possibility in sight to carry the worst sufferers straight through." And at the Pekin Famine Conference it was clearly stated that, "Unless money continued to flow in till next May, the sufferings of millions would but be prolonged in vain." "So many thanks for your letter with enclosed cheque, I hope that you will remember us in prayer, for it is really heart-rending to hear about the sufferings of the poor people. We have had a long spell of bitterly cold weather and much snow ... so many people have died from starvation and cold ... Two Christian women came to-day, one nearly blind and the other with a three-year-old boy whose feet were badly frost-bitten, and a small baby. One of our Christian men had carried the boy and helped the blind women; the younger one carrying the baby. They had tramped in the bitter cold and snow over thirty-three miles to get to us, and would have all died of starvation had they remained at home." "How can I express my joy, when I received your letter. This afternoon I had prayed to God for help, and my prayer was: "Father you know all about us. If it pleases Thee, wilt Thou this day send a proof that we are not forgotten." And in the afternoon your letter and cheque came. Thank you and thank you, and again I thank you. This has greatly strengthened my faith ... The people have got nothing and many starve to death. I have two litlte five months' old babies in my room and two about five or six years old. The Chinese woman who helps to look after these</td> <td> children sleeps on my bed. My co-worker has three of the older girls sleeping on her floor. ... We do feel so happy to do this, so as to make room for as many as possible." "Many thanks for your letter with enclosed cheque. I was greatly distressed about all these women and girls. Only a little over a month since the famine became acute. All our resources were gone. There could be no thought of sending the children back to their homes where they could get nothing to eat, so we just cried to the Lord, and then your letter and cheque came." "This money has come just at an opportune time. Three young men had been in from the Neichin district, appealing to me for help for their village, which had cmoe absolutely to the end of their food supplies. I had told them that I could not help them, but they ahd not left when your welcome letters arrived bringing four cheques' so I was able to give these men millet to take home. Those last twelve days the distress has becoem much intensified on account of the heavy snwo and the intense cold following and numbers who have existed till now are dying off in quantities." "In one of our districts it is said that eight out of ten of the women are without protection. Robbers are already carring off some of the young women to sell them. Their husbands have either died of the cholera when it was raging in September, or they have gone off with the robbers, or have simply gone to seek food and work and left their famillies to starve. Fairs are held, not for the carrying on of business (for there is none), but for the sale of young children and older girls." "School children and indeed all of us pray with new meaning and nowadays. 'Lord give us this day our daily bread,' Truly we need the joy of the Lord these days, or we could not keep on. Yesterday it was pitiful to see two old men both over seventy, simply crawl into the main courtyard and cry for help - literally starving by inches. At a station not far from us, eight corpses were found on the slow train of famine refugees who had died en route from the cold." But enough! Surely these are sufficient to give us some idea of the awfulness of the situation. It would be well for us to remember, too, that all missionaries working or living in close proximity to the famine sufferers are in real peril, and need our speical support by prayer. Famine fever is very deadly and is sure to become prevalent when the weather becomes warmer. Already we are hearing of epidemics breaking out among the people. Shall not we who are spared these sights and the hardships and dangers of relief work, do all in our power to uphold our brethren and sisters, both foreign and Chinese, who are now carrying on this lifesaving work, both by sending the wherewithal to carry on this work and by upholding them by prayer. There is just one bright glitn that may be given in this dark picture. Already we see that good has come out of this calamity. The very highest Chinese officials of teh land are seeking help of the Christian missionaries and working with them could not be a better proof given of teh sincerity and loving purpose of the missionaries than just this famine relief wokr. There is no doubt at all but that a very wid edoor into the hearts of the Chinese people will be opened as a result of this terrible famine; for Chinese people all over the country, high and low, know how missionaries are spending without stint, strength, and money to save their people.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f38c58290eeac0a0366e0874f699a85b.pdf 3c7b126b6e8871986d92e5153f5eb4de Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {BLANK PAGE} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/062cdc1a54460e3e9fa6906b845214b2.pdf f2a0f323984d95ec050ceb0b951d4b1c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {BACK COVER BROWN} 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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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Ann "Molly" Hilborn Diary, 1921 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John Peirson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1921 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mary Ann "Molly" Peirson Hilborn (daughter) Catherine Black Peirson (daughter-in-law) Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Bruce County, Saugeen Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 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Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Brown front cover}</p> <p>Daily Journal</p> <p>1921</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1921</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>JANUARY <p>Su. - 2 9 16 16 23 30</p> <p>M. - 3 10 17 24 31</p> <p>Tu. - 4 11 18 25 --</p> <p>W. - 5 12 19 26 --</p> <p>Th. - 6 13 20 27 --</p> <p>F. - 7 14 21 28 --</p> S. 1 8 15 22 29 --</td> <td>FEBRUARY <p>Su. - 6 13 20 27</p> <p>M. - 7 14 21 28</p> <p>Tu. 1 8 15 22 --</p> <p>W. 2 9 16 23 --</p> <p>Th. 3 10 17 24 --</p> <p>F. 4 11 18 25 --</p> <p>S. 5 12 19 26</p> </td> <td>MARCH <p>Su. - 6 13 20 27</p> <p>M. - 7 14 21 28</p> <p>Tu. 1 8 15 22 29</p> <p>W. 2 9 16 23 30</p> <p>Th. 3 10 17 24 --</p> <p>F. 3 10 17 25 --</p> <p>S. 4 11 18 26 --</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>APRIL <p>Su: - 3 10 17 24</p> <p>M. - 4 11 18 25</p> <p>Tu. - 5 12 19 26</p> <p>W. - 6 13 20 27</p> <p>Th. - 7 14 21 28</p> <p>F. 1 8 15 22 29</p> S. 2 9 16 23 30</td> <td>MAY <p>Su. 1 8 15 22 29</p> <p>M. 2 9 16 23 30</p> <p>Tu. 3 10 17 24 31</p> <p>W. 4 11 18 25 --</p> <p>Th. 5 12 19 26 --</p> <p>F. 6 13 20 27 --</p> S. 7 14 21 28 --</td> <td>JUNE <p>Su. - 5 12 19 26</p> <p>M. - 6 13 20 27</p> <p>Tu. - 7 14 21 28</p> <p>W. 1 8 15 22 29</p> <p>Th. 2 9 16 23 30</p> <p>F. 3 10 17 24 --</p> S. 4 11 18 25 --</td> </tr> <tr> <td>JULY <p>Su. - 3 10 17 24 31</p> <p>M. - 4 11 18 25 --</p> <p>Tu. - 5 12 19 26 --</p> <p>W. - 6 13 20 27 --</p> <p>Th. - 7 14 21 28 --</p> <p>F. 1 8 15 22 29 --</p> S. 2 9 16 23 30 --</td> <td>AUGUST <p>Su. - 7 14 21 28</p> <p>M. 1 8 15 22 29</p> <p>Tu. 2 9 16 23 30</p> <p>W. 3 10 17 24 31</p> <p>Th. 4 11 18 25 --</p> <p>F. 5 12 19 26 --</p> S. 6 13 20 27 --</td> <td>SEPTEMBER <p>Su. - 4 11 18 25</p> <p>M. - 5 12 19 26</p> <p>Tu. - 6 13 20 27</p> <p>W. - 7 14 21 28</p> <p>Th. 1 8 15 22 29</p> <p>F. 2 9 16 23 30</p> S. 3 10 17 24 --</td> </tr> <tr> <td>OCTOBER <p>Su. - 2 9 16 23 30</p> <p>M. - 3 10 17 24 31</p> <p>Tu. - 4 11 18 25 --</p> <p>W. - 5 12 19 26 --</p> <p>Th. - 6 13 20 27 --</p> <p>F. - 7 14 21 28 --</p> S. - 1 8 15 22 29 --</td> <td>NOVEMBER <p>Su. - 6 13 20 27</p> <p>M. - 7 14 21 28</p> <p>Tu. 1 8 15 22 29</p> <p>W. 2 9 16 23 30</p> <p>Th. 3 10 17 24 --</p> <p>F. 4 11 18 25 --</p> S. 5 12 19 26 --</td> <td>DECEMBER <p>Su. - 4 11 18 25</p> <p>M. - 5 12 19 26</p> <p>Tu. - 6 13 20 27</p> <p>W. - 7 14 21 28</p> <p>Th. 1 8 15 22 29</p> <p>F. 2 9 16 23 30</p> <p>S. 3 10 17 24 31</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> PAPER MADE, PRINTED AND BOUND IN CANADA</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DAILY JOURNAL</p> <p>FOR</p> <p>1921</p> <p>TORONTO:</p> <p>PUBLISHED BY</p> <p>THE BROWN BROTHERS, LIMITED</p> <p>MANUFACTURING STATIONERS</p> <p>Cor. Simcoe, Pearl and Adelaide Sts.</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="#1921"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">1921</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Festivals.2C_Anniversaires.2C_etc..2C_1921"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Festivals, Anniversaires, etc., 1921</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WAR_TAXES"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WAR TAXES</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#WAR_STAMP_TAX_ON_LETTERS-_AND_POST_CARDS"><span class="tocnumber">3.1</span> <span class="toctext">WAR STAMP TAX ON LETTERS- AND POST CARDS</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Failure_on_the_part_of_the_sender_of_a_letter_or_post_card_to_comply_with_the_above.2C_such_letter_or_post_card_will_be_sent_to_the_dead_letter_office."><span class="tocnumber">3.2</span> <span class="toctext">Failure on the part of the sender of a letter or post card to comply with the above, such letter or post card will be sent to the dead letter office.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#WAR_STAMP_TAX_ON_CHEQUES.2C_SAVINGS_DEPARTMENT_RECEIPTS.2C_BILLS_OF_EXCHANGE.2C_PROMISSORY_NOTES.2C_ETC."><span class="tocnumber">3.3</span> <span class="toctext">WAR STAMP TAX ON CHEQUES, SAVINGS DEPARTMENT RECEIPTS, BILLS OF EXCHANGE, PROMISSORY NOTES, ETC.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Rules_for_Computing_Interest"><span class="tocnumber">3.4</span> <span class="toctext">Rules for Computing Interest</span></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1921</span></h2> <p>Golden Number ................. 3</p> <p>Epact ......................... 21</p> <p>Solar Cycle ................... 26</p> <p>Dominical Letter .............. B</p> <p>Roman Indiction................ 4</p> <p>Julian Period (Year of) ....... 6634</p> <p>The year 5682 of the Jewish Era begins at sun-set on October 2, 1921.</p> <p>The year 1340 of the Mohammedan Era, or the Era of the Hegria, begins at sunset on Sept. 3rd, 1921.</p> <p>The 12th year of the reign of King George V. begins on May 6th, 1921.</p> <p>The 55th year of the Dominion of Canada beings on July 1st, 1921.</p> <p></p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Festivals, Anniversaires, etc., 1921</span></h2> <p>New Year's Day ..</p> <p>Saturday, Jan.1</p> <p>Epiphany ........</p> <p>Saturday, Jan. 6</p> <p>Septuagesmia ....</p> <p>Sunday, Jan. 23</p> <p>Quinquagesima ...</p> <p>Shrove Sun .... Feb. 6</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">WAR TAXES</span></h2> <p>On April 13, 1915, the Special War Revenue Act became effective as follows:</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">WAR STAMP TAX ON LETTERS- AND POST CARDS</span></h3> <p>A "War Tax" Ic. Stamp, in addition to the ordinary postage, must be affixed to each letter and post card mailed in Canada, for delivery in Canada, the United States, and Mexico; also on letters and post cards mailed in Canada for the United Kingdom and British possessions, or wherever the two-cent rate applies.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Failure on the part of the sender of a letter or post card to comply with the above, such letter or post card will be sent to the dead letter office.</span></h3> <p>Wherever possible and procurable, stamps on which the words "War Tax" have been printed should be used for prepayment of the "War Tax," but should ordinary postage stamps be used for the purpose they will be accepted.</p> <p>The "War Tax" Stamp should be affixed to the upper right-hand portion of envelope or post card. Circulars, catalogues, newspapers, and parcels are not subject to the "War Tax."</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WAR STAMP TAX ON CHEQUES, SAVINGS DEPARTMENT RECEIPTS, BILLS OF EXCHANGE, PROMISSORY NOTES, ETC.</span></h3> <p>Cheques issued on Current Accounts.</p> <p>Receipts and Cheques issued on Savings Department Accounts.</p> <p>Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes delivered to a Bank must have a two-cent Stamp affixed when drawn for an amount of $100 or less and an additional two-cent stamp on every $100 or fractional part in excess of $100.</p> <p>The Issuer of a Cheque or Bank Receipt must affix the stamp before payment can be made.</p> <p>The person who delivers a Bill of Exchange or Promissory Note to a bank must affix a stamp before delivery.</p> <p>Telegrams and Cables. A "War Tax" of one-cent is to be paid on all Telegrams or Cables.</p> <p>Express and Money Orders. A "War Tax" of two-cents is to be paid on all Express and Money Orders.</p> <p>Postal Notes. A "War Tax" of one-cent is to be paid on all Postal Notes.</p> <p>Stock Transfers. A stamp tax of two-cents must be paid on each share of stock transferred.</p> <p>The Special War Revenue Act also covers Railway, Steamship and Ocean Tickets; Sleeping Car and Parlor Car Tckets; Proprietary or Patent Medicines; Perfumes and Wines.</p> <p>As the Tax on the above list varies, according to the amount involved it is impossible for us to print the clause in detail. All items mentioned are, however, subject to a tax and the purchaser is liable for same.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Rules for Computing Interest</span></h3> <p>The following will be found to be excellent rules for finding the interest on any principal for any number of day :</p> <p>2% - Multiply the prinicpal by the number of days to run, and divide by 180.</p> <p>2 1/2% - Multiply by number of days, divide by 146.</p> <p>3% - Multiply by number of days, divide by 120.</p> <p>3 1/2% - Multiply by number of days, divide by 104.</p> <p>4% - Multiply by number of days, divide by 90.</p> <p>5% - Multiply by number of days, divide by 72.</p> <p>6% - Multiply by number of days, divide by 60.</p> <p>7% - Multiply by number of days, divide by 52.</p> <p>8% - Multiply by number of days, divide by 45.</p> <p>9% - Multiply by number of days, divide by 40.</p> <p>10% - Multiply by number of days, divide by 36.</p> <p>12% - Multiply by number of days, divide by 30.</p> <p>15% - Multiply by number of days, divide by 24.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>John Peirson from Robert</p> <p>DAILY JOURNAL</p> <p>1921</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MEMORANDUM FROM 1920</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MEMORANDUM FROM 1920</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY New Year's Day (Dominion) SATURDAY 1 (1-364) 1921</span></h2> <p>Made a poor start this year am used up with a bad cold or sick Have been the house all day thawing to day {Willie, Cassie &amp; Rob?} are gone up to {Arch Mcleans?} {Written by John. His handwriting is rather messy, and he writes intermittently throughout the diary.}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 2 (2-363)</span></h2> <p>Home all day. Father not very well. wrote to Rob {Written by Molly whose handwriting is neater throughout the diary.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY MONDAY 3 (3-362) 1921</p> <p>mild in a beautiful day Will &amp; R. M. drawing in the stacks</p> <p>Father bent out some today, snow all gone</p> <p>TUESDAY 4 (4-361)</p> <p>washed a little, Father not very well, very mild rained a little</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY WEDNESDAY 5 (5-360) 1921</p> <p>a mild day, still on the sick list. Will took two pigs to Ronald Bill. Cassie went to see the new Baby at Mell Black's, no sleighing</p> <p>Epiphany Day (Quebec) THURSDAY 6 (6-359)</p> <p>froze up the morning but very nice Mr. Strachn here to tea Mrs. Strachn, little folk at Cassie's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY FRIDAY 7 (7-358) 1921</p> <p>Father coughed a lot last night. cold. dull. Cassie, I went to Institute meeting at Elsie Millar's a lot there. had a good meeting. next meeting at Mrs. Grevi McVitties</p> <p><br />SATURDAY 8 (8-357)</p> <p>home all day &amp; did my work</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY SUNDAY 9 (9-356) 1921</p> <p>home all day a nice day. R.M. &amp; Marie at church morning + evening</p> <p>MONDAY 10 (10-355)</p> <p>a very mild day washed a little Father no worse but not well first council meeting</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY TUESDAY 11 (11-354) 1921</p> <p>snowed a little sawed wood Started a Braided mat</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 12 (12-353)</p> <p>a little snow. Father no worse coughs a lot had a poor night. R.M. went to Port. bought a span of horses Margeret &amp; the Mc Lean's came at night got a bottle of medicine from Dr Wells</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY THURSDAY 13 (13-352) 1921</p> <p>a nice morning a little more snow</p> <p>FRIDAY 14 (14-351)</p> <p>Father does not seem quite so well Will went to Town for salt Mrs Cambell is dead</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><br />Father had a poor night he coughed a lot R.M &amp; Jack brought home the Horses. a nice pair, Will Cassie &amp; Margaret went to Mrs Cambells funeral.</p> <p>SUNDAY 16 (16-349)</p> <p>a stormy day. no service at night. all went out in the morning except R.M. &amp; Marie. we were home all day Father some better</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY MONDAY 17 (17-348) 1921</p> <p>still stormy &amp; cold. R.M. went to Port. Mr Strachn came to see Father. Jack Shanks came to, Mrs Shanks not very, well. Father some better. finished my mat. milder at night.</p> <p>Tuesday 18 (18-347)</p> <p>Started another mat</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY WEDNESDAY 19 (19-346) 1921 {header printed on page}</p> <p>a very bad day high wind from the South.- Father still on the sick list. did not do much but Keep fires going Margaret fixed my Hat</p> <p>THURSDAY 20 (20-345) {header printed on page} Chinook wind all the snow gone a fierce wind Wills chimney burned out bad early in the morning. Annual meeting Cassie &amp; Will went. R M. went to Arkwright to get his horses shod Father still not very well. old Mr Handwidge Buried 96</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY FRIDAY 21 (21-344 1921) [header printed onto page]</p> <p>Washed. very mild &amp; raining.</p> <p>Mr Kesselring came to see Father</p> <p>SATURDAY 22 (22-343) [header printed onto page]</p> <p>very mild &amp; soft</p> <p>Father still not very well.</p> <p>Alex McLauchlan came to see him.</p> <p>Will went to Post</p> <p>Ree letter from Rob</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY SUNDAY 23 (23-342) 1921 {header printed onto page}</p> <p>Froze up. Will, Marie, Margaret went to church. Father not any worse</p> <p>MONDAY 24 (24-341) {header printed onto page}</p> <p>Cold but fine. cleaned the pipes.</p> <p>Father is better</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY TUESDAY 25 (25-340) 1921 {header printed onto page}</p> <p>Cold this morning below zero. Mr Chapman's funeral. Will &amp; Cassie went. Father some better. R.M. went to Port to pRate. Will at Managers meeting Mrs Cobean poorly</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 26 (26-339) {header printed onto page}</p> <p>home.</p> <p>Father still better.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY THURSDAY 27 (27-338) 1921 {header printed onto page}</p> <p>home Father better</p> <p>Mr &amp; Mrs Wallie Gowanlock here to tea.</p> <p>Margaret went to Port. to start for the City in the morning.</p> <p>R.M. skating.</p> <p>FRIDAY 28 (28-337){header printed onto page}</p> <p>nice day</p> <p>went down to see Mrs Shanks she is not very well. Institute meeting at Burgoyne, they formed a womans Institute. Mr Strachn here in evening</p> <p>Committee at Wills to arrange programme for tea meeting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY SATURDAY 29 (27-336) 1921 {header printed onto page}</p> <p>home all day Mr Duke &amp; his Reany called to see Grandpa a beautiful warm day Father walked over to Wills. Mrs Cobean poorly</p> <p>SUNDAY 30 (30-335)</p> <p>Walked to church froze hard, &amp; no snow. cold north wind</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY MONDAY 31 (31-334) 1921 {header printed onto page}</p> <p><br />home all day &amp; worked at Mat</p> <p>Father is better.</p> <p>FEBRUARY TUESDAY 1 (32-333)</p> <p>the hens started to lay today. got three.</p> <p>cold.</p> <p>Bailey started to cut wood</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 2 (33-332) 1921 {header printed onto page}</p> <p></p> <p>snowed.</p> <p></p> <p>THURSDAY 3 (34-331)</p> <p>Cold &amp; windy</p> <p>Cassie &amp; I went to Missionary meeting.</p> <p>R. M. &amp; Bailey cutting wood.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>FEBRUARY FRIDAY 4 (35-330) 1921 {header printed onto page}</p> <p><br />Milder</p> <p>Men still cutting wood did not go to woman's Institute. at Mrs McVitties.</p> <p>SATURDAY 5 (36-329)</p> <p><br />Mild. Will went to council meeting. Bailey here all week went home this afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>FEBRUARY SUNDAY 6 (37-328) 1921 {header printed onto page}</p> <p><br />Marie &amp; Cassie at church nice day. Marie, Ross, &amp; I went down to see Mrs Shanks. She is better, Will &amp; Cassie went to see Sadie Graham. Sadie not very well. Father better.</p> <p></p> <p>MONDAY 7 (38-327)</p> <p>nice mild day no snow</p> <p>R.M. went to Port</p> <p>got ^1/2 bus wheat from Graham.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>FEBRUARY TUESDAY 8 (39-326) 1921</p> <p>home &amp; Father still Keeping better</p> <p>goes to the other barn in the afternoon</p> <p>ASH WEDNESDAY (Quebec) WEDNESDAY 9 (40-325)</p> <p>finished my mat.</p> <p>the third one,</p> <p>beautiful weather.</p> <p>started to Piece quilt</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>FEBRUARY THURSDAY 10 (41-324) 1921</p> <p>went over to see Sadie Graham</p> <p>Rec letter from Aunt Lizzie</p> <p>FRIDAY 11 (42-323)</p> <p>home</p> <p>Will finished his collecting.</p> <p>started to patch quilt</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>FEBRUARY SATURDAY 12 (43-322) 1921</p> <p>Mild. snowing a little</p> <p>Will &amp; Cassie went to Port in the car.</p> <p>SUNDAY 13 (44-321)</p> <p>all went to church (but Ross &amp; Jack) in the car</p> <p>mild &amp; soft.</p> <p>Earl Cunningham's horse got out of shed &amp; ran home got stuck on Post box</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>FEBRUARY MONDAY 14 (45-320) 1921</p> <p>cold &amp; windy. snowing a little</p> <p>washed.</p> <p>R.M. &amp; Will took cow up to Zeglers.</p> <p>TUESDAY 15 (46-319)</p> <p>mild &amp; like spring</p> <p>patched a quilt</p> <p>Stanley Reany over practizing for tea meeting</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 16 (47-318) 1921</p> <p>frost all gone soft &amp; muddy</p> <p>Mrs {Lupling?} Southampton died this morning.</p> <p>Mrs Gingrich died in the afternoon she was drowned in a well.</p> <p>turned cold at night</p> <p>THURSDAY 17 (48-317)</p> <p>Tea meeting. snowing</p> <p>little stormy</p> <p>not as large crowd as usual but good programme &amp; very good order</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>FEBRUARY FRIDAY 18 (49-316) 1921</p> <p>home all day</p> <p>a little milder</p> <p>SATURDAY 19 (50-315)</p> <p>home,</p> <p>Mrs. {Lupling?} &amp; Mrs Gingrich</p> <p>buried.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>FEBRUARY SUNDAY 20 (51-314) 1921</p> <p>walked to church. very fine</p> <p>sun warm</p> <p>a beautiful day</p> <p>MONDAY 21 (52-313)</p> <p>home patching a quilt</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>FEBRUARY TUESDAY 22 (53-312) 1921</p> <p>home</p> <p>fine day</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 23 (54-311)</p> <p>A. M. drawing wood</p> <p>some snow.</p> <p>R.M. &amp; Marie went to Port to concert in Liberary.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>FEBRUARY THURSDAY 24 (55-310) 1921</p> <p>nice day little snow</p> <p>Institute meeting 32 there had a good meeting Cassie &amp; I went</p> <p>men drawing wood</p> <p>FRIDAY 25 (56-309)</p> <p>good sleighing</p> <p>finished quilt</p> <p>Tipper sick</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>FEBRUARY SATURDAY 26 (57-308) 1921</p> <p>Stormy East wind</p> <p>no mail.</p> <p>cleaned pipes.</p> <p>men chopped grain &amp; straw.</p> <p>cold.</p> <p>SUNDAY 27 (58-307)</p> <p>mild. Cassie R M went to Church, Marie &amp; R.M. went to their Uncle Milts to tea &amp; church at night.</p> <p>Harold here drawing logs.</p> <p>tea meeting at Arkwright</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>FEBRUARY MONDAY 28 (59-306) 1921</p> <p>home all day.</p> <p>fussed &amp; dident do much</p> <p>MARCH TUESDAY 1 (60-305)</p> <p>thawing. Concert at No. 7. very good. all there except Father.</p> <p>washed.</p> <p>snow all gone</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MARCH WEDNESDAY 2 (61-304) 1921</p> <p>home. thawing very soft</p> <p>Will went to Port for bags to ship his clover seed</p> <p>Percy Stock died</p> <p>THURSDAY 3 (62-303)</p> <p>colder this morning &amp; flurry of snow</p> <p>men up to missionary meeting with Mrs Graham</p> <p>cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MARCH FRIDAY 4 (63-302) 1921</p> <p>home &amp; finished up patching quilt. sawed wood</p> <p>the men cleaning clover seed.</p> <p>cold &amp; raw</p> <p>SATURDAY 5 (64-301)</p> <p>snow all gone very soft</p> <p>Will at Council meeting</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MARCH SUNDAY 6 (65-300) 1921</p> <p>home all day. to muddy to walk any where.</p> <p>Will, Cassie out in the morning. Marie &amp; R.M. in the evening.</p> <p>MONDAY 7 (66-299)</p> <p>windy &amp; mild.</p> <p>made Father pair of over alls</p> <p>did not accomplish much today.</p> <p>Teacher sick</p> <p>children home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MARCH TUESDAY 8 (67-298) 1921</p> <p><br />Thundered &amp; lightened last night. bad. very mild.</p> <p>rained nearly all day. soft.</p> <p>soft. water running every where</p> <p>R.M. &amp; Jack polished buckles &amp; greased the harness.</p> <p>Will &amp; Cassie went to church meeting about building a church.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 9 (68-297)</p> <p>Father's Birthday 82.</p> <p>Mrs Shanks Mary &amp; Mrs Nelson &amp; her little girl Edna, Jack Shanks &amp; all of Wills here to tea</p> <p>a full table getting very soft</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MARCH THURSDAY 10 (69-296) 1921</p> <p>home all day</p> <p>sewing &amp; mending a lot of things.</p> <p>FRIDAY 11 (70-295)</p> <p>nice day. Will took out his clover seed. he &amp; Cassie went to Port. I went down to Mrs Shanks to tea. getting dry. R . M here to dinner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MARCH SATURDAY 12 (71-294) 1921</p> <p>rained nearly all day</p> <p>very muddy. Jack &amp; R M. took the Bull calf over to Chippawa. Cassie went to meet them.</p> <p>SUNDAY 13 (72-293)</p> <p>Mary &amp; I walked to church.</p> <p>nice but soft coming home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MARCH MONDAY 14 (73-292) 1921</p> <p>washed. rained. Ice storm</p> <p>R. M. went to Shanks got three leashes things for collars. polishing them after he came home</p> <p>TUESDAY 15 (74-291)</p> <p>ironed all day. lots of water. thunder storm.</p> <p>very, very, soft.</p> <p>children did not go to school.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MARCH WEDNESDAY 16 (75-290) 1921</p> <p>not to bad today</p> <p>home</p> <p>served</p> <p>TUESDAY 17 (76-298)</p> <p>womens Institute a good meeting.</p> <p>snowed hard at noon but {fared?} up before 2 o clock</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MARCH FRIDAY 18 (77-288) 1921</p> <p>home. sawed wood</p> <p>in the afternoon raw east wind</p> <p>SATURDAY 19 (78-287)</p> <p>Thundered &amp; lightened nearly all day, terrible storm about noon. hail as leage as allies every thing flooded.</p> <p>turned warm at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MARCH SUNDAY 20 (79-286) 1921</p> <p>very soft, mild water every where.</p> <p>Will Cassie Marie went to church.</p> <p>communion sunday</p> <p>terrible storm a cloud bank at night.</p> <p>MONDAY 21 (80-285)</p> <p>washed all day.</p> <p>culverts washed out</p> <p>the Hill slid down</p> <p>very bad</p> <p>Kerr started to board at hills.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MARCH TUESDAY 22 (81-284) 1921</p> <p>The men fixing the Hill. Will &amp; Cassie went to Southampton.</p> <p>The children here to tea.</p> <p>R. M. sawing wood at Kaufman's</p> <p>sorted onions.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 23 (82-283)</p> <p>a fine day.</p> <p>I went to town got Charlie shod</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MARCH THURSDAY 24 (83-282) 1921</p> <p><br />home.</p> <p>Good Friday (Dominion) FRIDAY 25 (84-281)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MARCH SATURDAY 26 (85-280) 1921</p> <p>home &amp; did my work</p> <p>Easter Sunday SUNDAY 27. (86-279)</p> <p><br />did not go to church</p> <p>rained in the forenoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MARCH Easter Monday (Bank and Quebec) MONDAY 28 (87-278) 1921</p> <p>forget what we done</p> <p>TUESDAY 29 (88-277)</p> <p><br />cleaned clover seed</p> <p>I sewed all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MARCH WEDNESDAY 30 (89-276) 1921</p> <p>sewing all day</p> <p>piling wood</p> <p>T.M. &amp; Jack took out balance clover seed.</p> <p>Will went to town</p> <p>THURSDAY 31 (90-275)</p> <p>had all sorts of weather snow. rain. sunshine. &amp; cloud. froze at night</p> <p>Killed a pig</p> <p>R. M. at Shanks' sawing wood.</p> <p>finished my dress.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>APRIL FRIDAY 1 (91-272) 1921</p> <p>R. M.'s Birthday</p> <p>served all day</p> <p>fine. R. M. &amp; Marie went to dance over at Stanley Fergusons house.</p> <p>SATURDAY 2 (92-273)</p> <p>cleaned the pipes on both stoves.</p> <p>very windy drying up.</p> <p>Will &amp; Cassie went to town.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>APRIL SUNDAY 3 (93-272) 1921</p> <p>walked to church &amp; home in the car.</p> <p>went down to see Mrs. Shanks</p> <p>the roads dry</p> <p>river low.</p> <p>MONDAY 4 (94-271)</p> <p>a beautiful day</p> <p>Willis commenced his corn</p> <p>Willis went to {Goderich?}</p> <p>R. M. sowed clover in the fall wheat</p> <p>drying up nicely</p> <p>the children went to shool after the holydays.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>APRIL TUESDAY 5 (95-270) 1921</p> <p>Very warm to day</p> <p>R.M. went to {Hatly?} sale he finished sowing clover</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 6 (96-269)</p> <p>A very warm day</p> <p><a href="/index.php?title=Making%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Making? (page does not exist)">making?</a> a <a href="/index.php?title=Cut%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Cut? (page does not exist)">cut?</a> a <a href="/index.php?title=Four%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Four? (page does not exist)">four?</a></p> <p>framing a <a href="/index.php?title=%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="? (page does not exist)">?</a> At $79 cts <a href="/index.php?title=%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="? (page does not exist)">?</a> per <a href="/index.php?title=Ste%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="Ste? (page does not exist)">ste?</a> <a href="/index.php?title=%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="? (page does not exist)">?</a> gave Shanks <a href="/index.php?title=%3F&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" class="new" title="? (page does not exist)">?</a> with strap.</p> <p>the sum half pigs 12.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>APRIL THURSDAY 7 (97-268) 1921</p> <p>walked up to quilting in vestry. hot. but windy.</p> <p>R.M. went to meet late train. Will came home</p> <p>FRIDAY 8 (98-267)</p> <p>home &amp; sewed. rained &amp; turned cooler. sow had 16 pigs she eat some of them.</p> <p>Will &amp; Cassie went to Port. Air sour sold pigs 161.11 alive</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>APRIL SATURDAY 9 (99-266) 1921</p> <p>a fine day R. M. plowing Will the tractor Jack with the Horses</p> <p>SUNDAY 10 (100-265)</p> <p>turned very cold last night</p> <p>Will not go to church R.M. &amp; Marie only their mother went.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>APRIL MONDAY 11 (101-264) 1921</p> <p><br />Cold and frosty this morning</p> <p>turned warmer at night</p> <p><br />TUESDAY 12 (102-263)</p> <p>A fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>APRIL WEDNESDAY 13 (103-262) 1921</p> <p>a {finding?}</p> <p>We've quit cutting</p> <p>Went to Port Elgin</p> <p>Got a pair of those {?}</p> <p>R. M. went to Southampton went down to {Shankses?}</p> <p>THURSDAY 14 (104-261)</p> <p>a fine day stay put</p> <p>a Load of hay from {Shankses?}</p> <p>R.M. plowing with tractor in the forenoon looks like rain did rain hard</p> <p>house cleaned all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>APRIL FRIDAY 15 (105-260) 1921</p> <p>took Father's bed up stairs</p> <p>GRandpa Blake &amp; the children here. R. M. went to Port</p> <p>damp &amp; dull all day</p> <p>rec Parcel from Eaton's</p> <p>very cold</p> <p>SATURDAY 16 (106-259)</p> <pre>a hard cold east wind the ground covered with furrow </pre> <p>very cold &amp; stormy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>APRIL SUNDAY 17 (107-258) 1921</p> <p>Very cold just tonight The storm abating right as go to church</p> <p>R.M. and Marie went in the morning</p> <p>Uncle Black over &amp; Will with Bailey at McVittie</p> <p>stormy &amp; cold &amp; snow</p> <p>MONDAY 18 (108-257)</p> <p>voting day. a great victory</p> <p>once more nice day</p> <p>snow all gone.</p> <p>muddy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>APRIL TUESDAY 19 (109-256) 1921</p> <p>started to paper the dining room got ceiling done</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 20 (110-255)</p> <p>still papering.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>APRIL THURSDAY 21 (111-254) 1921</p> <p>Institute meeting at Mrs. McAndrews good turn out. very good meeting. next time at Mrs Henderson's</p> <p></p> <p>FRIDAY 22 (112-253)</p> <p>finished papering the dining room. rained nearly all day. night. water every where.</p> <p>Walt Gowanlock here with heifer.</p> <p>the men tried to grind Iron.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>APRIL SATURDAY 23 (113-252) 1921</p> <p>dull &amp; wet.</p> <p>Will going to Southampton got my watch fixed also shoes. Mr. Cunningham here about line fence.</p> <p>wet.</p> <p>set a hen 15 eggs</p> <p>SUNDAY 24 (114-251)</p> <p>fine day Father went to church in the car. the first time since before xmas</p> <p>the ground soupping wet.</p> <p>Will &amp; Cassie &amp; I went up to Archie McLean's to tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>APRIL MONDAY 25 (115-250) 1921</p> <p>R M went to Port for the Potatoes. Will &amp; Cassie went to Port Mr Collard here &amp; bought the little pigs $12.00 a pair</p> <p>I washed all day fine &amp; warm</p> <p>TUESDAY 26 (116-249)</p> <p>Ironed nearly all day. very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>APRIL WEDNESDAY 27 (117-248) 1921</p> <p>very warm.</p> <p>rained a little</p> <p>started to seed</p> <p>THURSDAY 28 (118-247)</p> <p>house cleaned the Parlor beautiful day</p> <p>windy &amp; warm</p> <p>Pig came on late train no one to meet him</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>APRIL FRIDAY 29 (119-246) 1921</p> <p>house cleaning. rained all afternoon. Jack Greene very sick</p> <p>Ken came at night.</p> <p>R. M. &amp; Jack met him late train.</p> <p>men seeding on flats.</p> <p>Will went out for his Pig came in late train Thursday</p> <p>SATURDAY 30 (120-245)</p> <p>dull &amp; wet</p> <p>fixed the old chair</p> <p>Will went to Port at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MAY SUNDAY 1 (121-244) 1921</p> <p>went to church with Mr Cut a fine day but cold sunday school</p> <p>started a good turn out</p> <p>MONDAY 2 (122-243)</p> <p>cold but fine Willie and R. M. plowing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>NAY TUESDAY 3 (123-242) 1921</p> <p>a fine day draging up mill</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 4 (124-241)</p> <p>they commenced to {join?} the flats with oats</p> <p>Cassie &amp; I went to Port with buggy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MAY Ascension Day (Quebec) THURSDAY 5 (125-240) 1921</p> <p>got home sowing the flats, Jack stayed home to harrow</p> <p>Missionary meeting, walked</p> <p>FRIDAY 6 (126-239)</p> <p>Willie went to Port Elgin to {watch?} {Fissie?} vs. Brooks</p> <p>{R. M. &amp; I sold Ray 16 pigs</p> <p>a fine day getting quiet {dry?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MAY SATURDAY 7 (127-238) 1921</p> <p>Cassie &amp; Marie went to Port Will went to council. nice day</p> <p>the children Piched here.</p> <p>Lent.</p> <p>SUNDAY 8 (128-237)</p> <p>all went to church</p> <p>nice day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MAY MONDAY 9 (129-236) 1921</p> <p>house cleaned cellar</p> <p>men sending the back field turned the cows out good grass</p> <p>TUESDAY 10 (130-235)</p> <p>house cleaned woodshed.</p> <p>Black face had two lambs nice big ones</p> <p>nice day dry</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MAY WEDNESDAY 11 (131-234) 1921</p> <p>Will out clover seeding (the ground is good conducive</p> <p>THURSDAY 12 (132-233)</p> <p>{?} went to Paisley with {Harriet?}&amp; Smith to Missionary meeting</p> <p>A fine day but windy</p> <p>had a good meeting a lot there. home at nine o clock, Mrs. R. Esplen &amp; Mrs. Edna Esplen &amp; Mrs Strachn made up the load. Mr &amp; Mrs. Chappel came to the manse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MAY FRIDAY 13 (133-232) 1921</p> <p>dull, raining a little</p> <p>SATURDAY 14 (134-231)</p> <p>home all day</p> <p>Will &amp; R.M. &amp; Jack took pigs to Dobbington.</p> <p>the boys went for a load of salt.</p> <p>A night frost.</p> <p>this in {?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MAY SUNDAY 15 (135-230) 1921</p> <p>did not go to church dont feel good. cold &amp; very cold.</p> <p>MONDAY 16 (136-229)</p> <p>washed. cold &amp; windy</p> <p>men hauling manure</p> <p>the little ewe has one lamb</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MAY TUESDAY 17 (137-228) 1921</p> <p>nice morning - cold</p> <p>men still at manure.</p> <p>Father sorting Potatoes</p> <p>a slight front nice morning</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 18 (138-227)</p> <p>started to Plant strawberries</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MAY THURSDAY 19 (139-226) 1921</p> <p>Planting strawberries</p> <p>Very Warm</p> <p>FRIDAY 20 (140-225)</p> <p>a hot day</p> <p>did not do much</p> <p>planted onions corn &amp; beans</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MAY SATURDAY 21 (141-224) 1921</p> <p>done my work &amp; planted some strawberries &amp; watered them. Will went to Southampton for corn. Father &amp; Ross went fishing</p> <p>very warm</p> <p>SUNDAY 22 (142-223)</p> <p>Father &amp; I went to church, rain thundered &amp; lightening at night heavy rain cooler</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MAY MONDAY 23 (143-222) 1921</p> <p>finished planting strawberries. &amp; also planted the flower seeds. Beets &amp; carrots.</p> <p>nice day.</p> <p>cool</p> <p>Victoria Day (Dominion) TUESDAY 24 (144-221)</p> <p>24 of May. Jack's side won at Base ball. R. M. &amp; Marie went to Picnic at the river. rained. I went down to see Mrs. Shanks.</p> <p>I set out some tomatoes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MAY WEDNESDAY 25 (145-220) 1921</p> <p>Beauty had a calf this morning but it was dead.</p> <p>Will drawing manure. Father sorting Potatoes. R.M. on the sick list. children went to school. R. M. got a calf from Gibbons to put on Beauty.</p> <p>THURSDAY 26 (146-219)</p> <p>beautiful day. Will, Cassie &amp; I went to town. I got bag sugar 11.00 &amp; bag shorts 250 corn 100,</p> <p>picked over Andrews Kerr's potatoes in afternoon, another pair of lambs</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MAY FRIDAY 27 (147-218) 1921</p> <p>nice day. Baked</p> <p></p> <p>SATURDAT 28 (148-217)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MAY SUNDAY 29 (149-216) 1921</p> <p>all went to church</p> <p>nice day</p> <p>MONDAY 30 (150-215)</p> <p>washed</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MAY TUESDAY 31 (151-214) 1921</p> <p>Ironed. Meeting of Institute at night to arrange programme</p> <p>meeting about garden party, set for 17th June</p> <p>JUNE WEDNESDAY 1 (152-213)</p> <p>home &amp; varnished the floor.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JUNE THURSDAY 2 (153-212) 1921</p> <p>warm planted some potatoes</p> <p>baseball match in Port.</p> <p>Port won.</p> <p>Birth of King George V. FRIDAY 3 (154-211)</p> <p>R.M. went to Chesley with McDerminds'. R.M. &amp; Jack took the colts down to Erastus Fergusons.</p> <p>rained last night</p> <p>dull &amp; misty today. cold.</p> <p>2 more lambs</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JUNE SATURDAY 4 (155-21O) 1921</p> <p></p> <p>SUNDAY 5 (156-209)</p> <p>no church this morning</p> <p>went to Port in the afternoon, to Oddfellows decoration service.</p> <p>beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JUNE MONDAY 6 (157-208) 1921</p> <p>washed</p> <p></p> <p>TUESDAY 7 (158-207)</p> <p>Sheared sheep, warm</p> <p>about 70 lbs wool.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JUNE WEDNESDAY 8 (159-206) 1921</p> <p>went fishing with Ross</p> <p>washed some wool</p> <p><br />THURSDAY 9 (160-205)</p> <p>Womens Institute at Mrs Geddes. had a very nice time &amp; a lot here. very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JUNE FRIDAY 10 (161-204) 1921</p> <p>very warm</p> <p>cutting Potatoes</p> <p>old Willie Milne is dead {see <a class="external free" href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/255826283/william-milne">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/255826283/william-milne</a> }</p> <p>SATURDAY 22 (162-203)</p> <p>rained very hard.</p> <p>last night done a lot of good</p> <p>finished sorting Potatoes</p> <p>R M took Daisy to Gowanlocks.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JUNE SUNDAY 12 (163-202) 1921</p> <p>we all went to church this morning.</p> <p>I went down to Mrs Shanks</p> <p>Grace McDermid came home from church with {?}</p> <p>MONDAY 13 (164-201)</p> <p>washed picked first berries {?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JUNE TUESDAY 14 (165-200) 1921</p> <p>cutting Potatoes, all day My wedding day.</p> <p>Arkwright garden party</p> <p>Wills all went.</p> <p>picked first berries 3 boxes 20 c box</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 15 (166-199)</p> <p>finished cutting Potatoes</p> <p>made R. M. cap for Base ball.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JUNE THURSDAY 16 (167-198) 1921</p> <p>the last ewe had lamb</p> <p>nice day</p> <p>baking for garden party</p> <p>FRIDAY 17 (168-197)</p> <p>a beautiful night after the rain. a large crowd &amp; everything went of fine. D. Millar here from a very heavy Winnipeg rain this morning, nearly a flood.</p> <pre>water every where </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JUNE SATURDAY 18 (169-196) 1921</p> <p>picked Berries. all spare time. R. Milne here to dinner.</p> <p>told him he could sell the store for $5,000</p> <p>no sale no comission</p> <p>SUNDAY 19 (170-195)</p> <p>Father &amp; I went to church &amp; to Mrs Srachns to dinner. very warm but nice</p> <p>Mr Mooney preached</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JUNE MONDAY 20 (171-194) 1921</p> <p>Picking berries</p> <p>TUESDAY 21 (172-193)</p> <p>Picking berries</p> <p>garden party at Southampton</p> <p>beautiful night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JUNE WEDNESDAY 22 (173-192) 1921</p> <p>picking berries</p> <p>new patch.</p> <p>Marie McLean here</p> <p>THURSDAY 23 (174-191)</p> <p>picking berries</p> <p>very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JUNE FRIDAY 24 (175-190) 1921</p> <p>cloudy rained a little</p> <p>childrens' school picnic</p> <p>a good time &amp; everything turned out nice.</p> <p>the men cultivating.</p> <p>Mr &amp; Mrs Williamson called.</p> <p>SATURDAY 25 (176-189)</p> <p>beautiful morning</p> <p>men busy at hay all day</p> <p>very warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JUNE SUNDAY 26 (177-188) 1921</p> <p>on the sick list Father went to church.</p> <p>very warm</p> <p>R M &amp; Marie took Marjorie home</p> <p>MONDAY 27 (178-187)</p> <p>picked Berrie for Will all day. very warm.</p> <p>nearly last of Berries.</p> <p>Marie went to Port to try Entrance. Margarey came.</p> <p>Boys Baseball 5:8 favor Port Elgin</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JUNE TUESDAY 28 (179-186) 1921</p> <p>Will gone to Tara with berries, cloudy</p> <p>chickens hatching.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 29 (180-185)</p> <p>picking berries</p> <p>warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JUNE THURSDAY 30 (181-184) 1921</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>JULY Dominion Day (Dominion) FRIDAY 1 (182-183)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JULY SATURDAY 2 (183-182) 1921</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>SUNDAY 3 (184-181)</p> <p>went to church</p> <p>very warm</p> <p>Robs came at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JULY MONDAY 4 (185-180) 1921</p> <p>Robs here all day</p> <p>they went to Southampton cemetery.</p> <p></p> <p>TUESDAY 5 (186-179)</p> <p>Robs started home at 4 o clock.</p> <p>going to Walkerton</p> <p>I went to Port with them.</p> <p>the brown chickens came out 13</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JULY WEDNESDAY 6 (17-178) 1921</p> <p>very warm - cleaning up</p> <p>THURSDAY 7 (188-177)</p> <p>varnished the dining room floor</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JULY FRIDAY 8 (189-176) 1921</p> <p><br />just working &amp; getting ready for Aunty's coming.</p> <p></p> <p>SATURDAY 9 (190-175)</p> <p>Will &amp; Cassie went to Owen Sound hall past five meet. Aunty Emma &amp; Aunt Lizzie</p> <p>rained a little</p> <p>sultry</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JULY SUNDAY 10 (191-174) 1921</p> <p>We all went to church</p> <p>pretty warm.</p> <p>MONDAY 11 (192-173)</p> <p>warm. men at the hay. I picked some berries.</p> <p>Auntys living out side.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JULY TUESDAY 12 (193-172) 1921</p> <p>hot. just laying around</p> <p>men at the hay. got in seven loads.</p> <p></p> <p>WEDNESDAY 13 (194-171)</p> <p>finished the hay</p> <p>very warm, picking berries</p> <p>living out doors.</p> <p>I Killed a weasel</p> <p>Aunty done a good turn for the chickens.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JULY THURSDAY 14 (195-170) 1921</p> <p>still warm</p> <p>Will started to cut wheat</p> <p>FRIDAY 15 (196-169)</p> <p>Auntys &amp; Cassie went to Port</p> <p>tea outside</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JULY SATURDAY 16 (197-168) 1921</p> <p>nice day</p> <p>picking berries</p> <p>Aunty not very well</p> <p>SUNDAY 17 (198-167)</p> <p><br />Father &amp; Aunt Emma went to church</p> <p>nice day</p> <p>windy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JULY MONDAY 18 (199-166) 1921</p> <p>home all day</p> <p></p> <p>TUESDAY 19 (200-165)</p> <p>Institute picnic</p> <p>good time &amp; nice crowd. All went</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JULY WEDNESDAY 20 (201-164) 1921</p> <p>picking berries</p> <p></p> <p>THURSDAY 21 (202-163)</p> <p>washed</p> <p>nice day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JULY FRIDAY 22 (203-162) 1921</p> <p>Auntys &amp; Will &amp; I went to Southampton</p> <p>T M. &amp; Jack took in telephone poles.</p> <p>Ironed all forenoon</p> <p>SATURDAY 23 (204-161)</p> <p>home all day</p> <p>men drawing wheat</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JULY SUNDAY 24 (205-169) 1921</p> <p>all at church except Father &amp; Aunt {Lizzie?} pretty warm</p> <p>MONDAY 25 (206-159)</p> <p>Aunt Emma &amp; Lizzie left this morning for Whitby</p> <p>Ella Black here picking berries.</p> <p>finished taking in the wheat</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JULY TUESDAY 26 (207-158) 1921</p> <p>Sunday School picnic</p> <p>very warm</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 27 (208-157)</p> <p>busy. Rob, Maggie &amp; Mary Mr &amp; Mrs Wilson &amp; Marguerite from Winnipeg came at 11 oclock</p> <p>rained. all went to Southampton &amp; Port &amp; up to old home stead</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JULY THURSDAY 28 (209-156) 1921</p> <p>Robs started home at nine oclock</p> <p>Mr &amp; Mrs Dan MacIntyre from Winnipeg came on noon train</p> <p>tea outside</p> <p>men cutting Barley</p> <p>FRIDAY 29 (210-155)</p> <p>nice day</p> <p>Cassie took the McIntyres up to Marys</p> <p>I picked the last of berries. Garden party at Jamiesons</p> <p>men finished cutting Barley</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JULY SATURDAY 20 (211-154) 1921</p> <p>fog &amp; cooler this morning</p> <p>worked all day cleaned pipes - done some preserving</p> <p>SUNDAY 31 (212-153)</p> <p>Father &amp; I went to church in morning I went down to Shanks to tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>AUGUST MONDAY 1 (213-152) 1921</p> <p>washed all day.</p> <p>John Jackson. Robt Burns Mr &amp; Mrs Finn here all day fishing.</p> <p>came over from Chesley.</p> <p>TUESDAY 2 (214-151)</p> <p>Ironed</p> <p>Mrs Luffman came</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>AUGUST WEDNESDAY 3 (215-150) 1921</p> <p>nice day Mrs. Luffman here. Mrs. Cornwall &amp; Mrs Gowanlock Roy Mrs Fisher here to tea.</p> <p>Men cutting grain</p> <p>THURSDAY 4 (216-149)</p> <p>nice cool day. men cutting the flats. no one came today. had the last berries for tea</p> <p>Chappells thrashed</p> <p>R.M. went</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>AUGUST FRIDAY 5 (217-148) 1921</p> <p>Camerons' here to tea &amp; Mrs McLean</p> <p>Mrs Luffman gone back to Gowanlocks'</p> <p>men finished cutting oats</p> <p>warm but very nice day</p> <p>Cassie &amp; Margaret at Geddes to tea</p> <p>SATURDAY 6 (218-147)</p> <p>home &amp; just worked all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>AUGUST SUNDAY 7 (219-146) 1921</p> <p>all at Church nice &amp; cool</p> <p>went over to see Sadie Graham in evening</p> <p>horse sick</p> <p>MONDAY 8 (220-145)</p> <p>Washed nice &amp; cool rained enough to stop drawing in,</p> <p>Margaret left for fall term,</p> <p>Will made a Liberary</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>AUGUST TUESDAY 9 (221-144) 1921</p> <p>worked in general</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 10 (222-143)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>AUGUST THURSDAY (223-142) 1921</p> <p>Auntys came back</p> <p>they had a good time</p> <p>FRIDAY 12 (224-141)</p> <p>home all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>AUGUST SATURDAY 13 (225-140) 1921</p> <p>home all day</p> <p>Baked &amp; worked in general</p> <p>SUNDAY 14 (226-139)</p> <p>all went to church except Father &amp; Aunty Lizzie.</p> <p>Dukes called in evening, &amp; Mrs McDougal &amp; Son Clarence</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>AUGUST MONDAY 15 (227-128) 1921</p> <p>put on a quilt</p> <p>Wills thrashed grain turned out not to bad</p> <p>warm</p> <p>TUESDAY 16 (228-137)</p> <p>finished the quilt</p> <p>nice day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>AUGUST WEDNESDAY 17 (229-136) 1921</p> <p>men drawing in Barley. a good crop</p> <p>THURSDAY 18 (230-135)</p> <p>all went to Womans' Institute at Mrs Culpeppers 30 there</p> <p>men drawing oats rained a little</p> <p>washed</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>AUGUST FRIDAY 19 (231-134) 1921</p> <p>Aunt Lizzie &amp; Aunt Emma Cassie &amp; Myself &amp; Ross all at Mrs Shanks to tea. had a scrumptious supper. Jack Shanks took out his lambs {7?}</p> <p>rained</p> <p>a tramp around</p> <p>SATURDAY 20 (232-133)</p> <p>Will &amp; Aunt Lizzie went to Port Elgin got a bag of flour 2.40</p> <p>blew terrific for short time. rained.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>AUGUST SUNDAY 21 (233-132) 1921</p> <p>all at church but Aunt Lizzie &amp; Cassie</p> <p>gave us all dinner.</p> <p>&amp; All here to tea</p> <p>nice day. Mr Padden preached.</p> <p>MONDAY 22 (234-131)</p> <p>Father, Will, &amp; I All went to Owen Sound with - Auntys, they left on the Boat. ten at night.</p> <p>a beautiful day.</p> <p>dug 16 bags of Potatoes</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>AUGUST TUESDAY 23 (235-130) 1921</p> <p>home</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 24 (236-129)</p> <p>home</p> <p>Men drawing manure</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>AUGUST THURSDAY 25 (237-128) 1921</p> <p>men drawing manure</p> <p>R. M. went to Arkwrights garden party</p> <p>Will &amp; Cassie went to Southampton.</p> <p>FRIDAY 26 (238-127)</p> <p>Father &amp; I went to Port with Cassie got a pair of shoes.</p> <p>nice day. R. M. &amp; Marie went to corn Roast.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>AUGUST SATURDAY 27 (239-126) 1921</p> <p>warm &amp; did not do much</p> <p>knee kind of sore</p> <p>Aunt Buelah Esplin &amp; old Aunty Bella McNeil died today.</p> <p>rained at night</p> <p>SUNDAY 28 (240-125)</p> <p>holiday Sunday</p> <p>Mr Black &amp; T M here to dinner. Wills went to Walkerton. I went to see Sadie Graham</p> <p>warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>AUGUST MONDAY 29 (241-124) 1921</p> <p>Colored my sweater</p> <p>Aunt Bella buried at Burgoyne. very warm</p> <p>all went to see Base Ball game Burgoyne vs Luxes Boys. Luxes boys won 5 to 6. good game</p> <p>TUESDAY 30 (242-123)</p> <p>Will &amp; Cassie &amp; Father &amp; I went to Aunt Buluah's funeral (Mrs Sandy Esplen)</p> <p>warm.</p> <p>R. M. ploughing with the tractor, for fall wheat</p> <p>Albert Miller's horse ran away.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>AUGUST WEDNESDAY 31 (243-122) 1921</p> <p>very warm</p> <p>men ploughing finished back field</p> <p>SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 1 (244-121)</p> <p>very warm, washed</p> <p>men putting in fall wheat</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 2 (245-120) 1921</p> <p>warm again</p> <p>SATURDAY 3 (246-119)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 4 (247-118) 1921</p> <p>all went to church</p> <p>nice day</p> <p>Labor Day (Dominion) MONDAY 5 (248-117)</p> <p>made my dress &amp; decided to go to Toronto with R.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 6 (249-116) 1921</p> <p>R. M. &amp; I went to Toronto.</p> <p>Jacksons to dinner went to the Fair in the afternoon</p> <p>Man Killed while sitting in a Motor Boat.</p> <p>beautiful day</p> <p>Rob &amp; Dr. Clark came - father &amp; Marie went back with them</p> <p>Jacksons at night</p> <p>Will filled a silo.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 7 (250-115)</p> <p><br />R. M. went to Fair</p> <p>Bessie &amp; I went after dinner &amp; stoped for fire work's</p> <p>John came for us after the fire work's</p> <pre>a good time </pre> <p>Rob Maggie Fred &amp; Marjorie here</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 8 (251-114) 1921</p> <p>went down to do the City. I was at John Hilborns to dinner.</p> <p>came home on late train. Will cut sweet clover</p> <p>Rob &amp; Maggie &amp; Marjorie here.</p> <p>FRIDAY 9 (252-113)</p> <p>home again</p> <p>very warm &amp; dry</p> <p>R.M. filling silos</p> <p>Will cutting hay</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 10 (253-112) 1921</p> <p>R. M. filling silo</p> <p>SUNDAY 11 (254-111)</p> <p>all at church. wrote a lot of letters.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>SEPTEMBER MONDAY 12 (255-110) 1921</p> <p>Started to churn up</p> <p>made &amp; washed curtains</p> <p>made jelly &amp; tomato Ketchup</p> <p>TUESDAY 14 (256-109)</p> <p>just busy</p> <p>made more Jelly</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 14 (257-108) 1921</p> <p>busy all day</p> <p>Will &amp; Cassie &amp; Walt Gowanlock &amp; his wife went to Owen Sound Fair. nice day</p> <p>R. M. cutting corn field near the house</p> <p>THURSDAY 15 (158-107)</p> <p>Woman's Institute here a nice day 17 here good time.</p> <p>men cutting corn. R. M. filling silo</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 16 (259-106) 1921</p> <p>home &amp; sewing a little</p> <p>men cutting corn</p> <p>SATURDAY 17 (260-105)</p> <p>sewing &amp; done my work</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 18 (261-104) 1921</p> <p>all out to church</p> <p>nice but cool &amp; looks like rain</p> <p>MONDAY 19 (262-103)</p> <p>beautiful day men filling silo in morning, broke down.</p> <p>Mrs. Kesselring funeral in the afternoon.</p> <p>all went.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 20 ( 163-102) 1921</p> <p>School Fair. cloudy &amp; dull but did not rain. a large crowd</p> <p>the children done well. 14 prizes besides sports. Ins 7 still holds the shield. Marie took 4 for pie.</p> <p>Ross 2. for speech.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 21 (264-101)</p> <p>very windy day. finished filling silo took heifer to Beef ring Jack sprained his wrist. rained in the morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 22 (265-100) 1921</p> <p>nice but still very windy</p> <p>last day of Beef ring.</p> <p>men cutting buckwheat</p> <p>finished my dress.</p> <p>FRIDAY 23 (266-99)</p> <p>finished the Buckwheat</p> <p>I went to the church all day. nice day</p> <p>gilded the letters on Mother's stone.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 24 (267-98) 1921</p> <p>made jelly &amp; Tomato sauce.</p> <p>men drawing corn</p> <p>SUNDAY 25 (268-97)</p> <p>anniversary services, Mr. Pilkie of Owen Sound preached. a good crowd in the morning, not so many in the evening.</p> <p>nice day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>SEPTEMBER MONDAY 26 (269-96) 1921</p> <p>washed. nice day windy</p> <p>men finished filling silp</p> <p>drew in hay, &amp; finished up in general.</p> <p>TUESDAY 27 (270-95)</p> <p>nice but very windy. R M took out load of wheat. Shank's thrashing. Father &amp; I gathered up the corn &amp; beans a nice lot. Beef ring Meeting</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 28 (271-94) 1921</p> <p>husked corn &amp; thrashed beans all day</p> <p>very warm</p> <p>R M took horses to Southampton to get shod. Will at Kesselrings thrashing.</p> <p>THURSDAY 29 (272-93)</p> <p>windy but very warm</p> <p>done the corn &amp; Father cut the rest. Will took in balance of corn</p> <p>R M. at Kesselrings thrashing</p> <p>Paisley show</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 30 (273-92) 1921</p> <p>very windy &amp; rained a lot apples nearly all of. brought corn &amp; beans apples from other barn</p> <p>men just choring</p> <p>OCTOBER SATURDAY 1 (274-91)</p> <p>nice but still windy</p> <p>men sawed some wood</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>OCTOBER SUNDAY 2 (275-90) 1921</p> <p>all at church but Father</p> <p>MONDAY 3 (276-89)</p> <p>getting ready for Tara Fair nice day</p> <p>finished fixing up the corn</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>OCTOBER TUESDAY 4 (277-88) 1921</p> <p><br />Will &amp; I went up to Tara took a few things</p> <p>rained a lot very dissagreeable.</p> <p>{Lend's?} to dinner &amp; out to Mrs Strongs overnight.</p> <p>had a nice time</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 5 (278-87)</p> <p>a beautiful day &amp; a very large crowd</p> <p>Mrs Williamsons to dinner &amp; home with Wills. got six prizes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>OCTOBER THURSDAY 6 (279-86) 1921</p> <p>beautiful day. men drawing Buckwheat.</p> <p>Cassie &amp; I took the stuff out to the Fair buildings.</p> <p>FRIDAY 2 (280-85)</p> <p>Port Elgin Fair rained all day steady. not a good turn out. Boys got 4 firsts for pigs &amp; 5 firsts for chickens.</p> <p>&amp; the inside stuff got there share of prizes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>OCTOBER SATURDAY 8 (281-84) 1921</p> <p>home &amp; done up my work after being away all week</p> <p>SUNDAY 9 (282-83)</p> <p>cold &amp; dull</p> <p>Anniversary at Dunblane</p> <p>Mr Jamison at Wills to dinner also Mrs Christie &amp; Donald Christie &amp; Mr Rowand.</p> <p>I went to Dunblane in the afternoon with Wills</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>OCTOBER MONDAY 10 (283-82) 1921</p> <p>finished drawing Buckwheat</p> <p>rained some.</p> <p>picked a few apples</p> <p>John Burgess buried in Port Elgin at 10 oclock</p> <p>died in Brantford</p> <p>TUESDAY 11 (284-81)</p> <p>rained a lot last night</p> <p>very wet this morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 12 (285-80) 1921</p> <p>drying up men finished drawing buckwheat</p> <p>dug a few potatoes in the afternoon</p> <p>THURSDAY 13 (286-79)</p> <p>picked up potatoes in forenooon.</p> <p>afternoon Anniversary missionary meeting at the church. 20 years organized</p> <p>had a lovely tea &amp; a good time in general.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>OCTOBER FRIDAY 14 (287-78) 1921</p> <p>The men stacking the sweet clover seed</p> <p>very windy but nice &amp; dry: Cassie &amp; I went to Port, took out two chickens weighed 12 lbs 25 c lb.</p> <p>SATURDAY 15 (288-77)</p> <p>picked up potatoes all day</p> <p>very nice but windy.</p> <p>Harold here.</p> <p>potatoes just a fair crop.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>OCTOBER SUNDAY 16 (289-76) 1921</p> <p>dull &amp; looks like rain all went to church but Will &amp; myself.</p> <p>Jack Shanks here in afternoon</p> <p>MONDAY 17 (290-75)</p> <p>Dug potatoes all day</p> <p>the Max well boys &amp; Harold helping</p> <p>not extra good crop</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>OCTOBER TUESDAY 18 (291-74) 1921</p> <p>still digging potatoes</p> <p>they are good today</p> <p>rained in afternoon &amp; had to stop 12 rows left.</p> <p>the boys gone home.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 19 (292-73)</p> <p>wet all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>OCTOBER THURSDAY 20 (293-72) 1921</p> <p>fair</p> <p>finished digging potatoes</p> <p>12 rows started to rain before we finished</p> <p>Women's Institute at Mrs Fergusons</p> <p>FRIDAY 21 (294-71)</p> <p>picked live chickens &amp; rest worked all day. Will cutting clover</p> <p>R. M. at Chappels thrashing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>OCTOBER SATURDAY 22 (295-70) 1921</p> <p>very windy but Fair</p> <p>men cutting hay</p> <p>brought in the last of garden stuff.</p> <p>R. M. at Chappels in forenoon.</p> <p>SUNDAY 23 (296-69)</p> <p>all out in the morning</p> <p>Mr &amp; Mrs Smith, here to tea nice day</p> <p>Mills over at Wills</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>OCTOBER MONDAY 24 (297-68) 1921</p> <p>I put on storm windows a door &amp; other chores</p> <p>Men Stacking.</p> <p>TUESDAY 25 (298-67)</p> <p>Washed all day. nice but windy</p> <p>men stacking hay</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 26 (299-66) 1921</p> <p>fine day. men finished haying</p> <p>Ironed.</p> <p>THURSDAY 27 (300-65)</p> <p>Ironed. fine day</p> <p>R. M. &amp; Will brought wire home for fox pens. letter from Aunt Lizzie</p> <p>fox at hens.</p> <p>R.M. ground me some wheat &amp; Parker Bailey a grist started to plough &amp; Will helped Albert Meuser Kill a pig</p> <p>started to rain at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>OCTOBER FRIDAY 28 (301-64) 1921</p> <p>home, Baked, &amp; helped clean potatoes in afternoon nice day</p> <p>SATURDAY 29 (302-63)</p> <p>home, went to Port Elgin in afternoon very fine day.</p> <p>Malcome Cook died</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>OCTOBER SUNDAY 30 (303-62) 1921</p> <p>All at church</p> <p>Father &amp; I went to Robt Esplens to dinner.</p> <p>nice day.</p> <p>MONDAY 31 (304-61)</p> <p>My Birthday, Father &amp; I went to Malcom Cook's funeral</p> <p>Wills had a party, dull but did not rain much</p> <p>R. M. ploughed all day with tractor. Rob did not come he came to Owen Sound</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>NOVEMBER All Saints' Day (Quebec) TUESDAY 1 (305-60) 1921</p> <p>Rob &amp; Mr Cambell came over from Owen Sound started to build the Fox pens</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 2 (306-59)</p> <p>nice day. the men worked all day at the pens &amp; went over to Owen Sound after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>NOVEMBER THURSDAY 3 (307-58) 1921</p> <p>Maggie &amp; Mrs Cambell came over with the men this morning</p> <p>it started to rain after dinner</p> <p>not very pleasant</p> <p>FRIDAY 4 (308-57)</p> <p>raining Rob went to Tara to meet Marjorie &amp; Fred they were all over at Wills to dinner. Will took Potatoes out to Port. Wills all went to Fowl Supper at Arkwright.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>NOVEMBER SATURDAY 5 (309-56) 1921</p> <p>they started home this Morning from {cup?}.</p> <p>cold.</p> <p><br />SUNDAY 6 (310-55)</p> <p>Fred &amp; Marjorie went to chuch in the morning.</p> <p>Will Cassie Fred &amp; Marjorie &amp; I all went to Port at night to hear Mr Farrell</p> <p>snow &amp; rain disagreeable</p> <p>dull all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>NOVEMBER MONDAY 7 (311-54) 1921</p> <p>cold &amp; dull. Marjorie &amp; Fred over at Wills to dinner here to tea</p> <p>Will &amp; R. M. took them to the late train Tara</p> <p>TUESDAY 8 (312-53)</p> <p>washed not to bad today</p> <p>men sorting potatoes</p> <p>Will &amp; Cassie went to S.S. meeting</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 9 (313-52) 1921</p> <p>washed some quilts cold &amp; windy froze up hard.</p> <p>Political meeting at Gowanlocks school</p> <p>Marie &amp; R. M. over at Uncle Mells threashing</p> <p>men sorted balance of potatoes</p> <p>THURSDAY 10 (314-51)</p> <p>cold &amp; rain on snow</p> <p>threashing machine coming. cleaned the pipes</p> <p>Rob came. Will meet him at Tara</p> <p>moved bed down stairs</p> <p>the machine here,</p> <p>cold snowed a little</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>NOVEMBER FRIDAY 11 (315-50) 1921</p> <p>better to day</p> <p>Rob &amp; Father working on the fox pens</p> <p>threashing at Wills</p> <p>SATURDAY 12 (316-49)</p> <p>finished threashing</p> <p>Rob working at the fox pens.</p> <p>snowing &amp; getting colder &amp; very disagreeable</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>NOVEMBER SUNDAY 13 (317-28) 1921</p> <p>all out in the morning</p> <p>Rob &amp; I down at Mrs Shanks' to tea</p> <p>quite a lot of snow but not very cold</p> <p>MONDAY 14 (318-47)</p> <p>bad day, wet under foot &amp; drizzling, men working hard at the pens</p> <p>Will &amp; Rob went to late train to meet foxes. they came {snow?} all night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>NOVEMBER TUESDAY 15 (319-46) 1921</p> <p>snow all gone. nice</p> <p>Rob &amp; Will still working at the fox pens</p> <p>foxes are all right &amp; seem quite at home &amp; contented.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 16 (320-45)</p> <p>still working at the pens. nice day.</p> <p>foxes all O K. Father fell of wagon &amp; hurt his shoulder Dr. Wells came out. no bones broken</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>NOVEMBER SATURDAY 19 (323-42) 1921</p> <p>Wet all day</p> <p>just worked &amp; finished up the house cleaning.</p> <p>men sawed some wood.</p> <p>SUNDAY 20 (324-41)</p> <p>home all day</p> <p>went to see Sadie Graham nice da. Grandpa Black &amp; Jean &amp; Ray over at Wills. Marie went home with them.</p> <p>Ella has her teeth out.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>NOVEMBER MONDAY 21 (325-40) 1921</p> <p>washed nice day</p> <p>men drew in clover stack.</p> <p>TUESDAY 22 (326-39)</p> <p>snowed a lot.</p> <p>Nomination day</p> <p>Will took Father &amp; Mr Black to Port Elgin.</p> <p>a big crowd</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 23 (327-38) 1921</p> <p>cold &amp; East wind</p> <p>Mr Strahn here for tea</p> <p>men opened silo. chopped.</p> <p>Will, Cassie &amp; I went to Political meeting Arran</p> <p>{Ins?} 2. Good meeting.</p> <p>Mr McWhinney. Malcolm &amp; Hunter there.</p> <p>THURSDAY 24 (328-27)</p> <p>rain &amp; cold.</p> <p>home all day</p> <p>Marie McLean &amp; Archie Cambell married at the Manse yesterday wed the 23rd.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>NOVEMBER FRIDAY 25 (329 36) 1921</p> <p>Men took out load Potatoes.</p> <p>R M &amp; Marie at Political Meeting Mr J. Stacey there</p> <p>the Political Pot is Boiling</p> <p><br />SATURDAY 26 (330-35)</p> <p>home. Will took out load of wheat</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>NOVEMBER SUNDAY 27 (331-34) 1921</p> <p>No Service</p> <p>home all day</p> <p>Ice storm.</p> <p>Rec word L. B. Millar died &amp; buried Monday 21st Nov</p> <p>MONDAY 28 (332-33)</p> <p>the clover Hullers came at noon.</p> <p>Kind of wet.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>NOVEMBER TUESDAY 29 (333-32) 1921</p> <p>not very nice</p> <p>men threashing clover all day. Will &amp; Cassie went to Marie McLean's Reception now Mrs Archie Cambell.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 30 (334-31)</p> <p>very nice day</p> <p>men finished the clover about nine</p> <p>R. M ploughing</p> <p>I rec parcel from Eaton's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER THURSDAY 1 (225-30) 1921</p> <p>pretty fair day</p> <p>I went to Missionary meeting at Mrs Grieves</p> <p>FRIDAY 2 (336-29)</p> <p>Will took out the Black Billy rained hard nearly all day very windy &amp; altogether bad day. turned colder at night. very warm in forenoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER MONDAY 5 (339-26) 1921</p> <p>quite a lot of snow</p> <p>all silent. ready for tomorrow.</p> <p>TUESDAY 6 (340-25)</p> <p>sleighing. R M took Father to vote in the Cutter. Will Cassie &amp; I went to Port in car &amp; home by school to vote. R M. Will gone to Port to hear news vote at school</p> <p>Hugh Clark 53 James Malcolm 79 Steacy 34 __________ 166</p> <p>Malcolm in 400 majority.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 7 (341-24) 1921</p> <p>The Election is over &amp; it was a glorious victory for Liberalism. King has 118 members, Malcolm had 431 majority, a nice day, men drawing gravel.</p> <p>The Country is still here not on the rocks, as Meighan said</p> <p>Conception Day (Quebec) THURSDAY 8 (342-23)</p> <p>home, men drawing gravel</p> <p>cold but nice,</p> <p>Knitting Ross a Pull over</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER FRIDAY 9 (343-22) 1921</p> <p>home.</p> <p>all but Will went to Box Social at No 2</p> <p>Arran good crowd</p> <p>SATURDAY 10 (344-21)</p> <p>soft snow all gone</p> <p>home.</p> <p>Will at Port bought Stanleys Tranters Billy "Holstean"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER SUNDAY 11 (345-20) 1921</p> <p>all out to church</p> <p>Mrs Shank's &amp; Jack here to tea.</p> <p>beautiful day. mild &amp; soft.</p> <p>MONDAY 12 (346-19)</p> <p>dull, froze up</p> <p>Will &amp; R M. took out load of Pigs</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER TUESDAY 13 (347-18) 1921</p> <p>Will went to Brantford &amp; Woodstock</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 14 (348-17)</p> <p>Cassie &amp; I went to Womans' Institute</p> <p>not a bad day</p> <p>R M went to meet his Father</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER THURSDAY 15 (349-16) 1921</p> <p>Council meeting all day.</p> <p>Rest home all day</p> <p>I went down to see Elsie Millar. had tea bat Mrs Shanks'</p> <p>nice walking.</p> <p>FRIDAY 16 (350-15)</p> <p>not to bad all day but rained at night</p> <p>concert at No 7. I did not go.</p> <p>good time</p> <p>I went to Port in morning with R. M. &amp; Will</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER SATURDAY 17 (351-14) 1921</p> <p>rained all day &amp; warm</p> <p>Cassie &amp; childre practizing for Tuesday night</p> <p>baked my Christmas cake</p> <p>SUNDAY 18 (352-13)</p> <p>a Blizzard blowing</p> <p>no church</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER MONDAY 19 (353-12) 1921</p> <p>washed.</p> <p>the weather some better.</p> <p>the fox died last night. John Kesselring is skinning him.</p> <p>TUESDAY 20 (354-11)</p> <p>mild &amp; nice all day</p> <p>all went to Concert &amp; had a good time</p> <p>big crowd &amp; the children done well.</p> <p>Will &amp; Marie went to Port</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 21 (355-10) 1921</p> <p>pretty stormy Boys did not go to school</p> <p>Jack &amp; R.M. took the ewes down to Shanks'.</p> <p>THURSDAY 22 (356-9)</p> <p>home. Cassie went to Port R. M. &amp; Marie went to Christmas tree Arkwright</p> <p>got a lot of letters &amp; Cards, one from Mr Bielle.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER FRIDAY 23 (357-8) 1921</p> <p>nice day. lots of excitement a parcel came from Aunt Lizzie in Wpg. Photo from John &amp; Mary. Margaret came late train. Will brought home two Red foxes.</p> <p>SATURDAY 24 (358-7)</p> <p>pretty nice morning cold</p> <p>Rob coming late train.</p> <p>Will &amp; R. M. went out to meet Rob. he brought a Black fox with him.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER Christmas Day (Dominion) SUNDAY 25 (359-6) 1921</p> <p>pretty Fair day. no sleighing</p> <p>all out to church but Father. we were all at Wills to dinner &amp; tea.</p> <p>MONDAY 26 (360-5)</p> <p>stormy. Rob &amp; Will went out to Nomination</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER TUESDAY 27 (361-4) 1921</p> <p>Rob went home this morning early train.</p> <p>Will &amp; I went to Jim Elliott's funeral &amp; down town</p> <p>roads good but no sleighing.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 28 (362-3)</p> <p>not a bad day</p> <p>old Mr Craig buried to day from noon train at Port Elgin.</p> <p>he was 87.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER THURSDAY 29 (363-2) 1921</p> <p>home.</p> <p>everyone home &amp; well</p> <p>Mrs Shanks here with chop.</p> <p>FRIDAY 30 (364-1)</p> <p>home all day, men sawed the church wood.</p> <p>R M &amp; Marie went to Port to a party. young farmer's. blew hard in the night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DECEMBER SATURDAY 31 (365) 1921</p> <p>mild but very blustry</p> <p>some snow. Will took pigs out to Ronald Bell getting ready for dinner tomorrow. The year is nearly done. we are all well &amp; home. so we all thankfull, altogether the year (has had its failures) hasent been to bad.</p> <p>we have lots to eat.</p> <p>Margaret is with Cassie just now.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>MEMORANDA</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DATE CASH ACCOUNT---APRIL RECEIVED PAID</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DATE CASH ACCOUNT ---MAY RECEIVED PAID</p> <p>Game with cards</p> <p>All - Islands</p> <p>Diamonds on the Islands</p> <p>Kings go for diamonds</p> <p>Kings take spades, to dig</p> <p>Jack's Pirates come</p> <p>Clubs to Kill Kings.</p> <p>Queens to to save Kings.</p> <p>all they have is there hearts.</p> <p>square cut as often as you like.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DATE CASH ACCOUNT --- JUNE RECEIVED PAID</p> <p>Cost of Hens 1921-2</p> <p>from Oct</p> <p>Nov. wheat 2.00</p> <p>Dec. 17 1 bus. wheat 1.10</p> <p>oyster shell .25</p> <p>Beef scraps .25</p> <p>{Tomi?} .35</p> <p>chop 1.00</p> <p>corn .95</p> <p>Mar 18 corn 45 c &amp; 3.20 3.65</p> <p>May bag feed flour</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DATE CASH ACCOUNT ---JULY RECEIVED PAID</p> <p>Eggs laid in 1921</p> <p>Oct 9 - 4 c each 36</p> <p>Nov 10 - 5 c each 50</p> <p>Dec</p> <p>1922</p> <p>Jan none</p> <p>Feb 48 - 35 C doz. 1.40</p> <p>Mar 204 - 23 c doz. 3.91</p> <p>Apr 38 3^1/2 26 doz. 6.11</p> <p>May 2.27 26 c doz 4.84</p> <p>June</p> <p>July</p> <p>Aug</p> <p>Sep</p> <p></p> <p>Eggs sold 1922</p> <p>2^1/2 23 54 C</p> <p>2 23 46</p> <p>Egg Circle 2^1/2 25 104</p> <p>April 12 4 26 78</p> <p>April 19 3 26 60</p> <p>April 26 3 78</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DATE CASH ACCOUNT ---AUGUST RECEIVED PAID</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DATE CASH ACCOUNT --- SEPTEMBER RECEIVED PAID</p> <p>1921 Do to Will</p> <p>Aug 20 bag flour 2 40</p> <p>balance on flour 3 25</p> <p>4 lbs butter 1 50</p> <p>Aug 22 Cash 5 00</p> <p>Aug 30 Wheat 12 lbs .25</p> <p>Sep. 9 Wheat 12 lbs. .25</p> <p>Tea 3. 00</p> <p>Dec. 17 1 bus wheat 1.10</p> <p>1922</p> <p>Jan 12 Balance on meat 85</p> <p>Jan 20 bus chop mixed 1 00</p> <p>Feb 23 22 lbs Pork 15c 3 30</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DATE CASH ACCOUNT---OCTOBER RECEIVED PAID</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DATE CASH ACCOUNT --- NOVEMBER RECEIVED PAID</p> <p>Whitby</p> <p>Cr. of A. W. Beall</p> <p><br />Mr N. H. Buchner</p> <p>137 Glendale Ave</p> <p>Toronto, Ont.</p> <p><br />Mr Hoare</p> <p>41 Wellington St. North</p> <p>Woodstock, Ont.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DATE CASH ACCOUNT---DECEMBER RECEIVED PAID</p> <p>Eggs laid in 1921</p> <p>Starting Oct</p> <p>1 eggs</p> <p>Oct. 24 53 c 1.10</p> <p>Nov</p> <p>Dec</p> <p>Jan</p> <p>Feb 86 35 c doz. 2.50</p> <p>Mar 104 30 2.55</p> <p>Apr 142 25 3.00</p> <p>May 106 20 2.12</p> <p>June</p> <p>July</p> <p>Aug</p> <p>Sep</p> <p>Rocks: Brown</p> <p>Feb</p> <p>Mar 36. 68</p> <p>Apr 52 90</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DATE BILLS PAYABLE</p> <p>Cost of Hens 19 21</p> <p>Royal purple 60</p> <p>Oyster shell 25</p> <p>May</p> <p>low grade flour 2 25</p> <p>corn 1 00</p> <p>corn 1 00</p> <p>flour 1 95</p> <p>Aug 8 corn 1 00</p> <p>Aug 20 flour 2 40</p> <p>Oct 27 wheat 2 00</p> <p>Killed two for use 2.00</p> <p>sold 2 chickens 30 lbs 2 30</p> <p>sold 2 chickens 25 lb 3 06</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DATE BILLS PAYABLE</p> <p>Mrs Bain ( Eva Friend)</p> <p>10 Kings Court Apt</p> <p>Corner close Ont</p> <p>King Cav. 3499. Parkdale</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DATE BILLS RECEIVABLE</p> <p>mlls sugar</p> <p>Mr 3 cups Mr 3 Pa6 d lbs</p> <p>Dec 6 3 cups</p> <p>Toronto</p> <p>Taxes are due</p> <p>June 17</p> <p>August 17</p> <p>October 17</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DATE BILLS PAYABLE</p> <p>Jan</p> <p>Do to Will</p> <p>Jan 1 gall oil</p> <p>Jan 5 Capolm</p> <p>Jan 7 4 gall oil Aid</p> <p><br />38</p> <p><br />35</p> <p><br />152</p> <p><br />2.25</p> <p></p> <p>Jan 17 4 lbs oatmeal</p> <p><br />Jan 27 chop 24 lbs</p> <p><br />Jan 27 oats Buckwheat 40 lbs</p> <p><br />Feb 7 oats Buckwheat 16 lbs</p> <p><br />Feb 7 chop 8 lbs</p> <p><br />Feb 14 oats 20 lbs</p> <p>March 1 40 lbs oats</p> <p><br />March 10 lbs chops</p> <p><br />March 24 30 lbs oats</p> <p><br />March 18 8 lbs chop</p> <p><br />Total 106 lb oats</p> <p><br />90 chop</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{BLANK PAGE}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>P. Cummings 267 62 Ave B. C.</p> <p>Mrs Ellen Bulle 112 Joseph St Chatham Ont.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">630 Candidates After 235 Seats</span></h2> <p>______</p> <p>(Canadian Press Despatch.)</p> <p>OTTAWA, Nov. 22. - Six hundred and thirty candidates, so far as available returns indicate, were nominated today for the 235 seats in the Dominion House of Commons. They are as follows:</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Seats.</td> <td>Con.</td> <td>Lib.</td> <td>Pro.</td> <td>Ind. and Labor.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nova Scotia</td> <td>16</td> <td>14</td> <td>16</td> <td>7</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>New Brunswick</td> <td>11</td> <td>10</td> <td>10</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>P. E. I.</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Quebec</td> <td>65</td> <td>51</td> <td>65</td> <td>17</td> <td>33</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ontario</td> <td>82</td> <td>79</td> <td>64</td> <td>70</td> <td>15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Manitoba</td> <td>15</td> <td>13</td> <td>10</td> <td>12</td> <td>10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saskactchewan</td> <td>16</td> <td>14</td> <td>11</td> <td>16</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Alberta</td> <td>12</td> <td>12</td> <td>9</td> <td>9</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>British Columbia</td> <td>13</td> <td>13</td> <td>11</td> <td>6</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Yukon</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>..</td> <td>..</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Totals</td> <td>235</td> <td>211</td> <td>201</td> <td>144</td> <td>74</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Total candidates - 630.</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Rectangular Christmas Card that says A Merry Christmas. illustration in oval to the left side with a scene of forest and a snow shovelled path leading to a snow-covered two story A frame house with trees on either side. The path leads outside the bottom of the oval. Colours are red sky, black trees, otherwise white. A Merry Christmas is flanked by two small red rectangles }</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Rectangular white card} To Father from Rob.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{rectangular white card} from H. F. Mc Dougall</p> <p>P.O. Box 169</p> <p>Petrolia .Ont</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>New Congregational Church</p> <p>On Wednesday morning the opening services of thiis new and really splendid edifice commenced with a sermon by the Rev. F. Marling, of Toronto. The Rev. Dr Wilker was to have officeated, but on reaching Toronto he was compelled to return to Montreal in consequence of learning of the death of one of the deacons of his church. The Rev. Mr Clarke gave a statement of the receipts, expenditure and liabilities of the building find fund, showing that after the completion of the whole work a debt of about $2,000 only would be left.</p> <p>In the afternoon a splendid collation was served up in the basement of the church, the attendance at which was very large and the whole proceedings highly gratifying. From the spirit manifested by the friends of the cause it is very evident that in a very short time the establiishment church stewards will be able to report the establishment free of debt.</p> <p>In the evening the Rev. Mr Manley (should this be Marling?) of Toronto preached to an overcrowded and attentive audience.</p> <p>From the Quebec Chronicle Friday January 17 1868</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">"Millions Fight With Death"</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">By ROSALIND COFORTH.</span></h3> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>Kikungshan, S. Honan, Jan. 17. - Words fail one to make plain to the home friends what this famine really means. It is doubtful whether there has ever been a famine when so many souls were involved. The estimates have varied from thirty to forty millions. Even taking the lower figure, it means four times the population of Canada, helpless and starving apart from outside aid. In 1887 a terrible famine occurred in the province of Shantung when it is said 70 percent. of the people died. While we now have greater facilities for reaching the people, yet the area is vastly greater, and rober bands, scouring many parts of the affected region, increase tremendously the difficulties of relief work. At a recent Famine Relief Conference Dr. P. C. Leslie, the Treasurer for famine funds. "In a hush that could be felt," stated, "there is no human possibility in sight to carry the worst sufferers straight through." And at the Pekin Famine Conference it was clearly stated that, "Unless money continued to flow in till next May, the sufferings of millions would but be prolonged in vain."</p> <p>"So many thanks for your letter with enclosed cheque, I hope that you will remember us in prayer, for it is really heart-rending to hear about the sufferings of the poor people. We have had a long spell of bitterly cold weather and much snow ... so many people have died from starvation and cold ... Two Christian women came to-day, one nearly blind and the other with a three-year-old boy whose feet were badly frost-bitten, and a small baby. One of our Christian men had carried the boy and helped the blind women; the younger one carrying the baby. They had tramped in the bitter cold and snow over thirty-three miles to get to us, and would have all died of starvation had they remained at home."</p> "How can I express my joy, when I received your letter. This afternoon I had prayed to God for help, and my prayer was: "Father you know all about us. If it pleases Thee, wilt Thou this day send a proof that we are not forgotten." And in the afternoon your letter and cheque came. Thank you and thank you, and again I thank you. This has greatly strengthened my faith ... The people have got nothing and many starve to death. I have two litlte five months' old babies in my room and two about five or six years old. The Chinese woman who helps to look after these</td> <td> <p>children sleeps on my bed. My co-worker has three of the older girls sleeping on her floor. ... We do feel so happy to do this, so as to make room for as many as possible."</p> <p>"Many thanks for your letter with enclosed cheque. I was greatly distressed about all these women and girls. Only a little over a month since the famine became acute. All our resources were gone. There could be no thought of sending the children back to their homes where they could get nothing to eat, so we just cried to the Lord, and then your letter and cheque came."</p> <p>"This money has come just at an opportune time. Three young men had been in from the Neichin district, appealing to me for help for their village, which had cmoe absolutely to the end of their food supplies. I had told them that I could not help them, but they ahd not left when your welcome letters arrived bringing four cheques' so I was able to give these men millet to take home. Those last twelve days the distress has becoem much intensified on account of the heavy snwo and the intense cold following and numbers who have existed till now are dying off in quantities."</p> <p>"In one of our districts it is said that eight out of ten of the women are without protection. Robbers are already carring off some of the young women to sell them. Their husbands have either died of the cholera when it was raging in September, or they have gone off with the robbers, or have simply gone to seek food and work and left their famillies to starve. Fairs are held, not for the carrying on of business (for there is none), but for the sale of young children and older girls."</p> <p>"School children and indeed all of us pray with new meaning and nowadays. 'Lord give us this day our daily bread,' Truly we need the joy of the Lord these days, or we could not keep on. Yesterday it was pitiful to see two old men both over seventy, simply crawl into the main courtyard and cry for help - literally starving by inches. At a station not far from us, eight corpses were found on the slow train of famine refugees who had died en route from the cold."</p> <p>But enough! Surely these are sufficient to give us some idea of the awfulness of the situation. It would be well for us to remember, too, that all missionaries working or living in close proximity to the famine sufferers are in real peril, and need our speical support by prayer. Famine fever is very deadly and is sure to become prevalent when the weather becomes warmer. Already we are hearing of epidemics breaking out among the people. Shall not we who are spared these sights and the hardships and dangers of relief work, do all in our power to uphold our brethren and sisters, both foreign and Chinese, who are now carrying on this lifesaving work, both by sending the wherewithal to carry on this work and by upholding them by prayer.</p> There is just one bright glitn that may be given in this dark picture. Already we see that good has come out of this calamity. The very highest Chinese officials of teh land are seeking help of the Christian missionaries and working with them could not be a better proof given of teh sincerity and loving purpose of the missionaries than just this famine relief wokr. There is no doubt at all but that a very wid edoor into the hearts of the Chinese people will be opened as a result of this terrible famine; for Chinese people all over the country, high and low, know how missionaries are spending without stint, strength, and money to save their people.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{BLANK PAGE}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{BACK COVER BROWN}</p> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/087e17ed5027f83637940faf152fd56e.pdf a63e726ebdb88810c06419bc7d6d517c PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/337953d17c380880a18b3c11fc85e600.pdf be4aba8204a3ad8815f74014c0ed9007 PDF Text Text Kate Halliday Mickle (1871-1941) 1921 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers DISCLAIMER: This diary depicts some discriminatory content which some may find offensive. During the diary’s time period, such racial terms and prejudices were commonplace in Canadian society. They are considered wrong today. {Front Cover} {Part of a typewritten programme is stuck to the cover} 7. Stan{cut off} H.k{cut off} The Orchestra w{cut off} Doors Open at{cut off} {Inside front cover} Kate G. Mickle 1921-March 29th-August 21st {blank page} {blank page} Tuesday March 29th Cold but warming up - Nice Sunshine. Wrote some letters for Charles. Wrote an account of Mr Moore's lecture on Inexpensive Flower Gardens and trees for Enterprise, Mrs. Beattie supplying the part on roses. Went down to the office to make the entries and while down went to the Sample room at McDonald House to get a hat. Went down there again after tea with Dorothy and called at Public Library coming back. Did Some more letters for Charles after dinner. Dorothy went to a party at Pearl Buckley's & Julius to the office to register voters for the Referendum. {A referendum was held in Ontario, Canada on April 18, 1921, concerning a ban on the importation of alcoholic beverages into the province. The referendum passed, and an importation ban was implemented.} Wednesday March 30th 1 �Wrote a long letter for Julius. Went down town for meat. Did some mending. Wrote another letter for Julius after dinner. Went to dress maker's with Dorothy and then we went up to call on Mother. After tea called at Biehn's & Cobean's to invite them to a euchre party to morrow night. Duncan up in the evening. Thursday March 31st. Went down town in the Morning to Make purchases for Euchre party at night. A letter from Adelaide arrived saying that Frank was seriously ill (hemorage {hemorrhage}on Easter Sunday or Tuesday before) but the doctors thought not in immediate danger but he was to be taken to the hospital & she would wire if he were worse. In the afternoon a wire came asking Charlie to come if possible so Julius and Charles decided to go. So I called off my party. Phoned everybody but Biehns and called there. Then went to the office to help Julius get ready. Mr. Caldwell and I worked until 11 p.m. Dorothy at Ida Halladay's bridge party when telegram arrived. She went to Bijou in the evening with Mar. McDonald as nobody was at home. Friday April 1st. Worked at office all Morning, Packed Julius' Suit-case. He and Charlie drove to Hanover, leaving here at 2.30 p.m. and caught 6 p.m. train. Went to Leitch's to get Huylers' peppermints {Huyler’s was a candy and restaurant chain in the New York City metropolitan area that operated from 1874 to 1964, and for a time was the largest and most prominent chocolate maker in the United States.} for Jack and called on Mrs. Leitch. Then went up to see Mother and wish Jack "Many happy returns of the Day." Mrs. Ferguson called in the evening and stayed until 10 p.m. Dorothy at home all evening. Saturday April 2nd. Beautiful spring day. Did Dorothy's last minute mending. Went down town in the morning to get her American Money etc. Went down with Dorothy after dinner to do her last minute shopping. Mar McDonald, Vi Mair and Pearl Buckley were here playing bridge. Mrs. Maxwell called to see me. After tea went to Public Library & then to office to see if I could help Mr. Caldwell (registering orders for Referendum) Then went to the Station and bought Dorothy's the ticket "Toronto Via Windsor." 2 �Sunday April 3rd Warm day. Dorothy and I went to church in the Morning. Just about an hour before s.s. {Sunday School} Dorothy discovered she had cooties in her hair (Souvenir of settlement I expect) so I combed it and had to rush for s.s. {Sunday School} Mother came up after Church. After s.s. {Sunday School} I went to Leitch's for remedies. Mrs. Beattie came over to see Mother. Then Mr. and Mrs. M.A. called and Mrs. Stewart came to the door. Mother stayed for tea. Then I washed Dorothy's hair and went over it again. Went to Lowrey's to see if there was any Message from Prince Albert. None. Went up home with Mother and called to see Mr. Kyle who is very ill (somewhat better.) Cool enough for my fur coat at night. Helped Dorothy pack & got to bed at Midnight. Monday April 4th. Very warm to-day. Mrs. Ryan and I took the furniture out of the drawing room. Paper hangers gave the ceiling one coat of paint. Went down town for Meat. Wrote to Gwen Ganley enclosing Dorothy's cheque. (Forgot to say I got up at 5.30 a.m. and went to station with Dorothy. Leaving for Detroit for visit with Marion Buell and then going straight from there to Toronto.) And to Miss McNaughton for Mrs. McGregor. went down town for Meat. Went down in the afternoon for Mail and went around to Mrs. Ferguson's to deliver a letter from Bert Halliday enclosed in one to me. Saw Mrs. Beattie, who came over with me and we discussed flowers & flower seeds. After tea wrote to Mr. Mulligan and to Julius. Tuesday April 5th. Mrs. Beattie came over in the Morning & we spent an hour or more arranging flowers for my perennial borders. After dinner I went over there to complete list of plants & seeds. Mrs. Mair called. Went down town for Mail. Took part of leaves of tulips & Mrs. Ryan finished the Job. Went over to see Mrs. Hooper but someone there so did not go in. Wrote to Julius & Dorothy & went to station to post my letters. Alice got telegram from Charlie saying "Frank improving. Doctors think he may come round." Very hot. Too hot for coat. Wednesday April 6th. 3 �Very hot day. Mr. Vickers finished drawing room ceiling. Went down town after dinner for Mail. Went up to see Mother and called to see Mr. Kyle. Went to Mrs. Beattie's to deliver a plant Mother gave me for her but found her out. Discussed fence with Mr. Lipsett. Gathered some cress & sorrel for Mrs. Tuer & took it down to her. After tea went to see Mrs. Hooper. Wrote to Julius & Clare and went to the station to post my letters. Typed an extract for letter to Julius. Thursday April 7th. Very hot day. Mr. Vickers finished drawing room all but one tiny strip of border. Went down town in the Morning for Meat. Was out in garden telling Timmy Ryan what to do. Called on Mrs. Conrad Krug (also was ill) (In Morning went down to Mrs. Beatties' to see about some plants) and went to see Mrs. David Irvine, who was worse and was in bed. After coming home went down to get some pins to put up pictures. Got 2 letters and 2 postcards from Julius - 1st letter en route, other letter and cards from Regina but no word from Dorothy. Wrote to Julius and took letter to the station. Sent a wire to Marion Buell. Friday April 8th. Housecleaning all day. Put up all the pictures, put up drape above arch etc. Went down town for the Mail. Letter from Dorothy. Mrs. M.A. Halliday called and Duncan came up with as usual. Wrote to Julius and Duncan posted my letter. Made out the Quarterly Report for the Church School and fixed cards for Primary Class. Got letter from Dorothy. Written Tuesday, Post-Marked "Detroit" on Thursday. Got here Friday. At Noon. Saturday April 9th. Washed the palm, all the dishes on plate-rail and on Buffet, also the Electric lights & shades in dining room & drawing room. Went down for the Mail after dinner and after tea went to Library, helped Mrs. Ferguson until 9 p.m.. Went to Lustig's for Meat & to bridge for a walk. Had a wire from Dorothy this Morning. Sunday April 10th. Cold day - Wore my fur coat. Went to church twice & to S.S. {Sunday School} (Church in the Morning Union Service in the Evangelical Church. At night Union service in our church as Mr. Kellerman is in quarantine with Ellen who has Scarlet {Scarlett}fever. Mrs. Kellerman at 4 �Green's with new baby daughter.) Went to see Mrs. Hooper in the afternoon and after church at night Mrs. Ferguson and I went up to see Mother and on the way home I called and had my throat burnt at Dr. Rannie's. Nell telephoned that she had a wire from Julius saying Frank was better and now on the way to recovery. Monday Monday Apr. 11th. Still cool but a little warmer. Cleaned books in library, Electric lights etc. In fact busy house cleaning until after 4 o'clock. When I went down for the Mail a crown came off so I went up to Dr. Caulfield's to get it on. Wrote to Julius. Went to Public Library Board Meeting and afterwards walked to bridge & back with Mrs. Ferguson. Tuesday April 12th. Fine day. Typed a four (long) page letter for Mrs. Ferguson for W. M. S. Society. Took it over to her and called to see Mrs. Beattie about seeds etc. Wrote to Dorothy and Margaret Hewitt. Went down town for the Mail. Went up to see Mother and called to see Mr. Kyle. Did some shopping on the way home and after tea went to Post office to see if there was any letter from Charles on the {North?} Mail. Called to take some roses to Mrs. Hooper and then called to see Mr. & Mrs. M.A. Halliday as they got word today that Mr. James Halliday was dead (M.A. out) Wrote to Charles and went to the station to post the letter. Wednesday April 13th. Beautiful day. Washed my hair. Wrote to Blanche Gillies and Aunt Anaise. Went down town for the Mail and brought it home. Called at the Manse and then went to see Mrs. Leslie. Went down to store for curtains for hall door. After tea wrote to Charles, Nell and Jean Hyde. Went down to post office to post my letters. Met Mrs. Maxwell and Mrs. Rogers. Mrs. Maxwell had been coming to see me because she had heard that Frank had died. (Mixed with Mr. James Halliday. House cleaning finished. Thursday April 14th. 5 �Nice in the Morning. I gathered some stones off the road and prepared box as a miniature hot beds for my Snap dragons and ageratine {ageratina}seeds and then planted them. Wrote to Bert Halliday. Went to the office for the Mail and then to Johnston's for lesson in elocution. Called on Mrs. Leitch. After tea wrote to Charles and Nell and attended the Referendum Meeting which was addressed by Mr. Pilkie of Owen Sound. Mr. M.A. Chairman & Elmwood Minister and Mr. McCausland and Mr. McLachlan on the platform. Mr. Tuer not present at meeting. Rained quite heavily from about 5 to 7 p.m. Friday April 15th. Cool to-day. Went down at noon for Mail. Had a wire from Julius from Regina Saying Frank is steadily improving and they will be in Toronto Sunday and home Monday in time to vote on the Referendum. Rang Nell up and discovered that Dorothy had not turned up in Toronto. Nell telephoned in evening to say that Doug. Nickle had a letter from her saying she would be there this week. Went up to see Mother. Called to enquire for Mr. Kyle. Went in to see Mrs. Leitch and then went to enquire for Mrs. Irvine. As she wanted to see me I went in. She is very very ill. Duncan was up in the evening. I wrote to Mrs. Luton, Mrs. Blair and Miss Small. Saturday April 16th. Cold and stormy. Quite a lot of Snow fell. Was out at 8 a.m. to show Mr. Phillips what to do in the garden but he could only work a short time as the weather got bad. Went to the office after dinner and did all the entries Mr. Caldwell has made since Julius went away. Called at Public Library for some books. Vi Mair and Mr. Caldwell called after tea to get books. Wrote to Dorothy, Mrs. Goodeve and Mrs. Luttrell. Saturday April 17th. Cold. Sidewalks icy. Tulips are sticking up through the snow and looking very forlorn. Went to church twice and to S.S. {Sunday School} Mr. Tuer preached on prohibition at night and it was 9 p.m. when we got out of church. Called on Mrs. Hooper after s.s. {Sunday School} and after Church at night. Wrote to Gertie Cass in Korea and Irene Frazier. Monday April 18th. 6 �Another birthday. Went down town for Meat. At noon Alice Jean brought me a towel she had made me for my birthday. Voted on the Referendum in the Morning. Mrs. Hooper dressed and walked down to Wark's and voted. Studied my recitation. Went to afternoon train to meet Julius and Charlie. After Julius had voted went down town with him. After tea Julius and I went up to see Mother. Mr. Tuer's Sermon very much discussed. General Judgment being that he did not state where he stood and did harm rather than good. He gave Mr. Davey some nasty publicity about tanlac { Tanlac, a 36 proof mixture of wine, glycerin and bitter herbs, was marketed as a “system purifier,” laxative and treatment for catarrh, a common complaint targeted by patent medicines that was an elaborate euphemism for mucous. The American Medical Association described Tanlac as a “sky-rocket in the pyrotechnics of fakery,” that relied on extensive advertising and false testimonials to dupe consumers.} which was not only undeserved but very injudicious. Alice & Charlie gave me a box of chocolates and Julius gave me $25 to buy my own birthday gift. Tuesday April 19th. Typed out "How Liege Held the Road" for Myrle Safana. Went down town for Meat. Wrote to Nell Frank and Mr. Farney. At 2.30 p.m. Dr. Rannie, Mrs. Ferguson and I went to the McDonald House to select books for the Public Library. Afterwards I went for a walk with Mrs. Ferguson & Mrs. M A. Halliday. After tea Julius and I went up to see Mr. Kyle and on the way home Joined Charlie and family in the orchard where they had a big bonfire. Wednesday April 20th. Wrote some letters for Charles. Went to the Bank with the S.S. {Sunday School} Collection. Rained after dinner. Wrote to Clare, Dorothy, Winnie Ferguson and Miss McEachran. Rained cleared up. Went down town to Charlie's store to look for curtains. (Charlie not in) I met Mrs. Ferguson and we went out to McManus Corner for a walk. When we got back to Davey's corner Mrs. Ferguson went home but I went on to the top of the hill and made it 2½ miles. First long walk for some time so felt tired to-night. Julius went to the McDonald House to call on the High School Inspector. Thursday April 21st. 7 �Showery. Got box ready and planted some more Snapdragon seed. Mr. McDonald and his men to take off the double windows, put up wire on tennis court, fix fence, gate, doors, etc. Busy seeing that Screens are right etc. Went down town for Meat. Studied Recitations. Myrle phoned not to come until to-morrow. Spent the afternoon preparing Exam. papers (conundrums) for my School party on Tuesday night. (Schoolteachers and a few others I want to entertain). Wrote to Dorothy to thank her for a couple of Books. "Tales of Three Hemispheres" {Tales of Three Hemispheres is a collection of fantasy short stories by Lord Dunsany. The first edition was published in Boston by John W. Luce & Co. in November 1919; the first British edition was published in London by T. Fisher Unwin in June 1920.} and "The Seeds of Enchantment” {by Gilbert Frankau, this book is an adventure story set in the early 20th century that draws inspiration from the author's travels through Southeast Asia in the years following the First World War. It follows three male characters: a doctor, a soldier, and a socialist, who encounter a mysterious woman and a strange drug that leads them on a journey beyond the mountains of Siam, where they discover a hidden civilization and a secret that has been guarded for centuries. The author explores themes of colonialism, cultural difference, and the search for truth and meaning in life, ultimately presenting a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition.} which she sent me for my birthday. Charles went to Masonic Meeting. Thunder storm in the evening. Friday April 22nd. Raining nearly all day. Reviewed my recitations. Went to Mrs. Beattie's to see what roses to order for our hedge. After dinner (at 2 p.m.) went to Johnston's for my Elocution lesson. Then went down town and afterwards came home and went back again. Julius went to Charlie's store with me to look for curtains. After tea began work on my new recitation. Duncan here. Worked at my tray cloth for an hour in the Morning. Saturday Apr. 23rd. still showery. Mended stockings, learned recitation (part) Measured curtains. Went down to the office to get some work. Wrote 1 letter and 11 circular letters (2 at once), for Juius. Went to Recital at Alma's where I presented her prizes. Then went for a walk with Miss Millar whom I met on the Street at Town Hall. After tea Julius went down to Irvine's, (Mrs. Irvine died this Morning) and I went to the Public Library where I helped Mrs. Ferguson until she closed up and then we went down town to do some shopping. 8 �Sunday Apr. 24th. Raining in morning. Beautiful warm day. Went to church, Evangelical in the Morning and ours at night. Went to S.S. {Sunday School} Mother came up after Church and stayed until S.S. {Sunday School} time. Called on Mrs. Hooper (Charles and I) after S.S. {Sunday School} At church at night Mr. Tuer took exception to Mr McDonald's note in The Enterprise connecting him with the "4 Ministers" who did not give weight of influence to help Referendum. Also announced that he would go as soon as he got a call. Julius and Charlie went to the Manse to see him after church and Alice and I came on home where the men joined us later. Monday April 26th. Beautiful day. Wrote a letter for Julius & studied some history. Wrote to Lillian Esplen, Dorothy, Frank & Margaret Hewitt. Charles Julius went to Mrs. Irvine's funeral and acted as a pall-bearer. Went down to post letters and to pay some bills. Wrote to Clare, took it down to post & walked to Davison's for Julius ' laundry. Took it back to office and then went to the top of North hill for a walk. After tea Mr. J.E Campbell spent the evening until late train. Sat outside on Veranda, very warm. Went to late train with Mrs. Tuer to meet Mrs. Smith and carried her suit-case to the Manse & went in for a few minutes. Tuesday April 26th. Very hot day. Discussed with Mr. Lipsett rose hedge etc. Studied recitation Typed Income Tax Returns (3 separately) for Julius. After dinner went down town and had a walk with Miss Evans. Mrs. Hooper called me (was out at the back) and I went over to see her. In the afternoon called at Mrs. Biehn's to invite her to postponed euchre party. Also at Mrs Beattie's (telephoned the others) After tea Mr. McNeel called and took me for a drive in his car. Then Julius and I went up to see Mr. Kyle and called at Charlie's on way home. Had riddles with children. Wednesday April 27th. Raining in the afternoon. Wrote a couple of letters for Julius. Went down town in the morning to do some shopping for euchre party at night. Called at Mrs. Beattie's. Plants arrived from Horticultural Society. After dinner dusted Dorothy's room and Spare 9 �room, helped get out dishes bring down tables, arranged flowers etc. Then went down town for ham etc. At party (postponed on account of Frank's illness) Mr. & Mrs. Caldwell, Mr. & Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Leitch (Mr Leitch away). Dr. & Mrs. Mair, Mrs. Biehn, Mrs. Safana, Charlie, Alice, Grace Steven, Mr. & Mrs. Cobean, Mr. & Mrs. Beattie. (Dr. Biehn & Mr. Leitch away who were to be at other party and Alice & Grace took their places.) Had a nice time. Thursday April 28th. Beautiful day. Mrs. Beattie was here in the Morning and we planned out flowers etc. Then I went down there to return her cards. Planted My pink and blue border. Went to Johnston's at 3 o'clock for my elocution letter. Called at Crow's, Wilson's, Mc Donald's. Sanderson's, Davey's and at Dobie to invite Miss Evans and at Milne's to invite Miss Millar to a party tomorrow night. Mr. Sears was here for tea. I superintended Mr. Phillips Who planted My yellow and purple border. Wrote to Clare and Dorothy. Friday April 29th. Rained all day and in evening. Busy in the Morning selecting the questions for examination papers for party. Went down town to do some shopping. After dinner typed the exam. papers. Helped make the sandwiches (had to go down town for more ham) and fix up boxes (lunch) and paper them up for my School party. Fixed flowers and got tea and ready for guests. Present: Mr. & Mrs. Wilson (H.S. {High School} Principal) Miss Millar & Miss Evans (of H.S. {High School} Staff) (Miss McCullough away for week end). Mrs. Leitch (Mr L away) and Mrs. Crow. Charlie and Alice, Mr. & Mrs. Sanderson, Mr. & Mrs. Davey, Mr. & Mrs. McDonald, Mr. & Mrs. McNeel, and Mrs. Beattie came to help me. Had Chocolate bars (9 kinds 2 of each) for selecting partners. Exam was a Success and everybody had a good time. Alice and Mrs. Wilson won 1st prize (Box of Lemon and raspberry drops and a note book) and Mr. McNeel and Mr. Sanderson the booby (scribbling books.) Saturday April 30th. Much cooler to-day. Still cloudy. Darned my Stockings. Went down town for Meat. Duncan was up. "Lily" Bunn leaves to-day as she is not a success in the office. Went to the office in the afternoon. After tea called at the Manse to see Mrs. Smith who goes back to Toronto on 10 �Monday Morning & then went down to Public Library to change some books and stayed to help Mrs. Ferguson until closing time. Sunday May 1st. Quite Cold. Was wishing I had not put my fur coat away. Went to Church twice and to S.S. {Sunday School} Called to see Mrs. Hooper after S.S. {Sunday School} and found her up. After church Charlie and Alice were up for awhile. Monday May 2nd. Went to the office. Did up "Life" & "N Y Times" at noon. Still cold. Spent the office afternoon in the office but called at the Manse on the way down. In the evening wrote to Frank, Nell, Miss Ward and Douglas Nickle (to send him recipe for Bakewell pudding.) Tuesday May 3rd. Went to the office and had a satisfactory day's work. After tea went to the Red Cross Meeting in the Council Chamber to hear Miss Clayton's address on Health Campaign of Red Cross. {Membership Enrolment Campaign. Ontario’s Division of Public Health Education, formed in 1921, started the country’s first comprehensive health education program. It sent nurses and educators across the province, screening films, giving lectures, and talking to people about the importance of healthy living.} Went from there to Oddfellows' {international fraternity}banquet, 196 at tables. Frenchman played "Marseillaise" {"La Marseillaise" is the national anthem of France}. on cornet. Good programme. Good eats. Charlie & Julius both spoke. Got home at Midnight. Wednesday May 4th. Spent the day at the office. Went to Miss Milne's in the Morning to select a style for my blue tricollete {tricolette}dress. After tea shampooed my hair. Cool so had fire in the library. Planted some holly hocks at noon Thursday May 5th. Spent Morning at the office. Went to Johnston's for my elocution lesson at 3 o'clock. Went on downtown and got some pansies. Went to Beattie's but no one at home. After tea spent 11 �some time in the garden directing Mr. Phillips. Then went to Beattie's with him for some phlox, Delphiniums, and sweet William. Afterwards wrote to Clare, Dorothy and Frank. Friday May 6th. Spent the day at the office. After tea went to Miss Meuser’s' Recital in the Methodist church basement. Then went from there to the Band Concert where Julius was chairman. Saturday May 7th. Fine day but still cool. Was at the office all day. (Went down in the Morning for Meat and took it home.) After tea went up to see Mr. Kyle - found him sitting up in the dining room, then called at Mother's. Mother just going to bed & only Isabel and Frances at home. At noon went to Mrs. Beattie's to see her about some seeds, no one there so went to barn where I found her. Sunday May 8th. Nice day but cool. Went to church twice and to S.S. {Sunday School} Went to see Mrs. Hooper after S.S. {Sunday School}; found her suffering a good deal of pain. Adjutant Martin {Fred Martin, age 35, 1921 Census, London, Ontario, Salvationist} arrived about 5.30. He went to church with us. Then we went over to the Town Hall where Mr. Martin gave an address on "The Work of the Salvation Army" {In 1921, The Salvation Army continued to be a beacon of hope and support for those in need. The year marked the publication of Margaret Harkness's final novel, "A Curate's Promise," which was set during the First World War and focused on the work of the Salvation Army. The novel was a significant contribution to the understanding of the Army's efforts in ameliorating the conditions of London's marginalized communities during the war. Harkness's work, while not a member of The Salvation Army, was deeply influenced by her observations and experiences within the organization.} He came to the house afterwards and I gave him a supper of sandwiches & tea and he left just after Midnight to drive to London. {London, Ontario} Monday May 9th. Went down town for Meat and bought it home, then went to the office. Called at Beattie's at noon but no one home. Bells came home from California on the noon train. Spent the afternoon at the office and after tea Charles and I called at the Bells. Watered my seed boxes at noon. 12 �Tuesday May 10th. Charles had to go to Durham to Court. Went on early train to Hanover and drove from there to return on late train. Spent the day at the office. Mr. Caldwell and I cleared out the filing cabinets. After tea went up to see Mother but she was out. Met Charlie and Allie coming down town so came back with them and went to the Public Library with Alice Jean to get books about battles of Somme & Vimy for History at school to-morrow. Nice day. Wrote to Dorothy. Received roses she sent me for Mother's Day (Sunday). Wrote to Frank. Wednesday May 11th. Charles had to go back to Hanover on the early train to take a case in the Court there. I went down for Meat and brought it home and went back for The Globe. Nothing to do at the office. Went to Charlie's store with a book for Margaret and Alice to get their note on Vimy & Somme out of. Thursday May 12th. Went to the office in the Morning. After dinner - (had lunch at a quarter to 12 and left at 12) Mr. & Mrs. Beattie, Julius and I went to Walkerton. Julius had a Meeting of "Mothers' Pensions Board" and Mr. Beattie and I went to Norrish's and got some plants - had ice cream at Erman's and went for a walk. Came home via Hanover and had to go around a block to miss road work. In Hanover Julius went to see Mrs. Gross in business. While Mrs. Beattie and I tried to procure some plants from the Horticultural Society but no one in charge. Got home about 6 o'clock. Wrote to Clare. Mrs. Beattie, Julius and I went to the Methodist Church to hear Miss Frances Nickawa, the Cree Indian elocutionist {Frances Nickawa (1898-1928). Baptized Fanny Beardy, also known as Nai-kaway-a and Ny-acka-way-a, Frances was born circa July 1898, probably near York Factory., Manitoba. In her teens, Nickawa studied elocution and won medals in contests organized by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union. Her teacher, a former theatre director, described her as “unusually gifted in the interpretation of the legends and character portrayals of the Indian race” and as successor to the famed Mohawk performer, Pauline Johnson (d 1913). She gave her first solo performance in January 1919 and, over the next couple of years, toured Canada giving recitals.} Cree performer and recitalist who is said to be a Second Pauline Johnson. She was very good indeed in her Indian numbers and, although very homely when dressed in her white gown, looked quite presentable in her Indian costume. Not yet a Pauline Johnson. Cool East wind - one Short shower. 13 �Friday May 13th Few showers to-day. Was at the office. At 2 p.m. went to Johnston's for my last lesson in elocution as Myrle leaves next week. Went from there to the office and worked the rest of the afternoon. (Went to Miss Milne's in the Morning to fit my tricolette dress. After tea Mr. Lipsett, Reginald, Julius and I planted one rose hedge between Lipsett's and our garden. Mrs. Beattie sent up some phlox and a delphinium root which I planted and then went down there with her pot. Found Mrs. Ferguson there. Recited "The Pilot of the Plains"{poem by Emily Pauline Johnson}, "Marguerite de Roberval" "Rizpah" Madeleine de Verchères "Fra Giacomo" "At Half Mast" {poem by Emily Pauline Johnson}and "Seventy-Nine" {poem by Francis Bret Harte} Went to the Station with Mrs. Beattie to take an express parcel up and then came home to find Duncan here as usual on Friday night. Saturday May 14th. Cool. Went for Meat in the morning which I send up with Jamie Thomson. Went to the office. Did a good day's work. At noon planted some flower seeds. After tea Mrs. Beattie came over and we planted about half our seeds in the back garden. Then went up to Mother's and took up Margaret's book as her birthday to-morrow. Mother not there so we called at Faulkner's to see Mother. Left Mrs. Beattie at Lustig's where I got Milk and bacon. Went to Station to meet Margaret Hewitt. Talked some time. Sunday May 15th. Quite cold day. Went to church, Julius, Margaret and I in the Morning. Went to S.S. {Sunday School} After s.s. {Sunday School} went to see Mrs. Hooper. Found her somewhat better. Julius and Margeret went to the "Anglican" church at night and, as I was tired, I stayed at home. Mother came up after church and Charlie called for her in the car. Monday May 16th. Monday May 16th. Did My Mending. After dinner Margaret and I went for a walk up to the cemetery via Baptist Church and back by 2nd Concession Street. Mrs. Beattie and I planted the rest of our flower seeds. Julius went to Mission Band entertainment (pictures of "Ben Hur". Both Margaret and I have bad colds. Wrote to Dorothy. 14 �Tuesday May 17th. As Margaret was feeling weak and wretched with her cold she spent the day in bed. Took up her meals and was up several times. Went to the office at 10 a.m. and worked until dinner time. Felt wretched after dinner so had a tiny snooze. As Margaret was sleeping went down to see Mrs. Tuer. Watered my borders planted some columbine and put aster seeds in round bed in front of library window. Wrote to Dorothy. Went down to post letter and to Public Library to help Josie Stanley who is taking Mrs. Ferguson's place while she is in Toronto. Wednesday May 18th. Little warmer to-day. Margaret stayed in bed until dinner time. I worked at the office all Morning and finished My letters and two probates at the house after dinner. Margaret was reading and writing letters so I wrote to Frank, Nell, Dorothy, Homer Juker. (Wanted to bring an entertainment there) Miss McNaughton (for Mrs. McGregor and to Doug. Nickle to congratulate him upon passing his Exam (to be called to the bar tomorrow.) Went to post office to post my letters and called at Johnston's to say good bye to Myrle and Alwilda who leave in the Morning for Flint to visit Allie and then, being joined by Jean at Sarnia, got on to Edmonton. Thursday May 19th. Margaret stayed in bed all day. Dr. Rannie was up in the Morning & decided headache was from cold. Went to office & did some work. Finished it at home. Went to see Copey and Barbara Halliday and Mrs. Leslie. After tea went down town to get some Medicine for Margaret. Found Mrs. Beattie at livery barn & called on her there. Letter from Adelaide. Frank seems weaker. Think I must go out to P.A. {Prince Albert, Saskatchewan} when Dorothy comes home. Friday May 20th. Very warm. Went to office for awhile in the Morning. Margaret got up at 11 o'clock. Typed my letters at home after dinner. Tied up clematis. Margaret and I went for a walk. Went to Mrs. Beattie's before tea. Wrote to Clare & Dorothy. After tea watered my borders. Duncan was up and Mr. Parsons demonstrating the Hoover sweeper which Julius purchased. Saturday May 21st. 15 �Went down for Meat and did the entries, some letters and some filing at the office. In the afternoon Margaret and I went for a walk and after tea I planted some flower seeds and played tennis in Duncan's place until he came. (Miss Leslie, Julius & Mr. Caldwell the other three) Mrs. M.A. & Mr. M.A. called to see Mrs. Hewitt and Mrs. Caldwell called also. Went to Public Library for awhile to help Josie Stanley. Charlie had a wire from Adelaide Saying Frank worse. Sunday May 22nd. Showery and thundery all day. Julius and I went to Church in the Morning and to S.S {Sunday School}. A Meeting of teachers after S.S. {Sunday School} Just at church time severe thunder storm was on. We did not go to Church. Charlie came up after Church and about 9.30 a telephone message from Dick said they had got a telegram saying Frank had gone. Monday May 23rd. Went up to see Mother in the Morning. Resigned to have Frank go that he may not suffer longer. Funeral is to be in Chesley. Wrote quite a number of letters for Charlie after dinner. (Planted my Morning glories and butterfly flowers before dinner.) Margaret and I walked down to Mr. William Elliot's Mill via Mill Street and came home via Long Street. Then I went downtown to write another letter and to get some bread. After tea worked in the garden for an hour, then helped Mrs. Ryan cut up pineapples for preserving. Wrote to Dorothy and took my letter to the station walking back with Julius who had gone over to send a wire to Jack Reed. Tuesday May 24th. Rained Most of the night. Cooler but cloudy. Went to P.O. for the Mail before breakfast as this is a holiday. Did considerable work for Charles. Planted some seeds in the garden. Went for a walk to Mr. W. Elliot's Mill with Margaret. Washed my hair after tea. Mrs. Beattie was over for a few minutes. Raining in the evening. Wednesday May 25th. Cloudy and cool. Julius went to Owen Sound. (Motor-car) to attend a case. Typed account of Frank's life for Enterprise before breakfast. Typed 2 copies of Saskatchewan Probate (Had to be all typed. Took up one bed of tulips and went down town for the Mail. 16 �After dinner took up the tulips in the other bed and Margaret and I went to call on Mrs. M.A. Halliday and then took a walk over Overhead Bridge. Did some gardening after tea and Mr. Phillips put in the geraniums and ageratums. Charles got home in time for tea. Thursday May 26th. Beautiful day. Went down for Meat in the Morning. Went down for the Mail after dinner (half holiday so no one got it) and spent the rest of the time with Margaret. Julius and I went to the station with her. After tea did some watering and went up to see Mother. Charlie, Alice, Grace Steven and I had a drive around the 5 Mile block & Charlie brought me home. (Before I went up the hill wrote to Mrs. McCaul & Dorothy and Mrs. Leitch and Mrs. Crow called to see me. Friday May 27th Beautiful day. Dusted Dorothy's room and Guest Room. Typed a poem for the scrapBook and cleared up Library. Went down town to do some shopping. Did some watering. Mr. & Mrs. McNeel and Mr. Tuer called in the evening. Mr. McNeel drove us to the station to meet Adelaide, her sister, Florence Hazelton, Nell, Dick, Doug, Clare & Jack. All went up to the house. Nell, Dick and Doug came back to stay at our house. Saturday May 28th. Nell and I drove up to the house in the Morning and Dick and Doug went out to the Lillicos. At 10 o'clock we went up to the funeral. Isabel coming up to our house to play with Douglas. Frank looked very nice. Just as though he were sleeping. Mr. Tuer took the funeral service. Tidied up the room after the service was over. Nell stayed for tea. Charles, Isabel, Doug and I had tea at our house. I played seven up with the children. Planted 36 asters after tea. Showery to-day. Thunder storm as the funeral left the house. Frank died in a thunder storm and was buried in a thunder storm. Poor Adelaide and poor Mother. Isabel and Doug went with Mrs. Ryan to have a ride on the Merry go round at the Park. (here for 3rd of June.) Heavy shower came up just after they left. Took coats and umbrella over to the park for them. Dick left on the afternoon train. Sunday May 29th. Beautiful day. Hot. Charles and I went to church in the morning. (Nell and Doug stayed at home.) Went to S.S. {Sunday School} Patriotic Day. Children's Choir which also sang in 17 �church at night - the regular choir sitting in the back gallery. After s.s. {Sunday School} we went to the cemetery and then on up to see Mother, Clare & the rest. The rest were out for a drive. After Church (Got sandwiches ready before I went) Adelaide, Miss Hazelton, Alice, Clare, Jack, Charlie, Duncan, Isabel and Frances came up. Monday May 30th. Beautiful Mornng. Got up at half past five and went to train with Nell and Doug. All went away but Adelaide who is to remain for a few days. Called at the Manse on the way to the office. Worked rest of the morning and all afternoon at the office: (Wrote to Miss Small before breakfast. Went to Mrs. Beattie's and Mrs. Green's after tea. Mr. Wilson, Miss Millar and Miss McCullough called in regard to High School Float for June 3rd. Watered my geranium beds. Called on Mrs. Hooper and then went to the Manse with a church certificate. Was going up to see Adelaide but found she had gone for a drive to Tara. {Tara, Ontario} Tuesday May 31st. Beautiful day but cool. Spent the Morning at the office and the afternoon until 2.30. Had my dress fitted in morning. Julius went to Walkerton to Went up to Mother's at 3 o'clock and Adelaide came back with me and had tea at our house. Charlie and Mother came up after tea and Charlie returned at 10 p.m. to take them home. Wednesday June 1st. Beautiful day. Still rather cool. Went to the office in the Morning. Fitted my dress. Went to office after dinner until 2.30. Julius went to Walkerton at 1 p.m. to a Trustee Association Meeting and got home at 11 p.m. Went up to Mother's at 2.45 p.m. and then went to the train to see Adelaide off. (Mother, Charlie Alice Jack and I.) Went back to office & worked until 6 o'clock. Went to Mrs. Beattie's for Snapdragon plants. Showed Mr. Phillips where to put them, helped him & put in some seeds. Went to the Manse to see Mrs. Tuer but found everybody out. Thursday June 2nd. 18 �Nice day. Planted about 100 snapdragon plants. Went to the office. Miss Milne phoned for me but when I went down had someone from the country so am to go in the afternoon. Watered the snapdragons at noon. Spent the afternoon at the office. Planted nasturtiums after tea. Hunted out flags for Mr. Caldwell. Julius and I walked over to park to see Palmer's Circus (Merry-go-Round etc.) Then went to Mrs. Beattie's to see about parade for Horticultural Society. Came home for poles and then came home a second time for hat for Doris McCoy. Raining hard. Wrote to Clare. Friday June 3rd. Celebration day and it rained all night & did not clear up until late afternoon. Parade at 11 a.m. instead of 10 a.m. Decorated the verandah with curtains only. Went down to school ground to help Mrs. Beattie assemble the children, vegetables and flowers, that Who represented the Horticultural float. Called on Mrs. Tuer and Miss Smith while I was waiting for Mrs. Beattie. As Races were called off in the afternoon, did not go to grounds but Julius did. Went to P.O. for mail. Spent an hour at the Manse. After tea typed report for London Free Press and Julius and I went to the concert in the rink. Movie "Mickey." {Mickey is a 1918 silent comedy-drama film starring Mabel Normand, directed by F. Richard Jones and James Young, and written by J.G. Hawks. The movie was produced by the Mabel Normand Feature Film Company. Mickey was re-released each year into 1921. During that time, an estimated 41.8 million tickets were sold for the film, making it the most-attended film of the silent era. Its ticket sales were not surpassed until 1938 by Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.} Cleared up cold. Saturday June 4th. Quite cool. Spent the Morning at the office. Darned socks at noon. Went to office in the afternoon and after tea went to the Public Library to help Josie Stanley give out books. Julius and Mr. Caldwell had a game of tennis after tea. Sunday June 5th. Went to church twice and to S.S. {Sunday School} Captain Lawson of Toronto occupied the pulpit both Morning and evening. He stayed at the hotel but was here for tea. Went to see Mrs. Tuer after Church in the Morning & found Mr. Tuer was home. Called on Mrs. Hooper after S.S. {Sunday School} and Charlie came to take her for a drive. As she could not go I went out to McTavish's corner for a little drive. Armand and Mr. Halliday came over after tea 19 �and after church at night we went over to see Armand and Copey who go away in the Morning. Monday Tuesday June 6. Went to the office in the morning. At 1:30 p.m. went to Park for races, postponed from June 3rd., with Mr. & Mrs. Beattie and Mrs. Crow. Car parked between Mr. M.A. Halliday's and Mr. Walter Bunn's. Julius joined us for awhile but had to leave at 5 o'clock to go to the office with some {Blank page} {Blank page} Men. I got home at 8.30 p.m. Last race driver fined $25 for not driving to wire and another driver put in his place. Two horses had to run off and the pulled horse won. Typed report for London Free Press which Julius took to the Station. Fixed up S.S. {Sunday School} collections (2 Sundays) and ordered Supplies and wrote letter enclosing Patriotic Sunday collection. Tuesday June 7th. Nice day. Still rather cool. Took S.S. {Sunday School} Collection to Bank and got my three money orders away. Worked at office all Morning. Typed an article for Jack McDonald (Charles note on 3rd of June) for Enterprise. Wrote & typed an Editorial on The Parade for Jack and wrote up the Parade for him & took them to him. Worked at office in afternoon. Throat got very sore so went to Dr. Rannie's and had it burned. After tea watered My borders, Snap dragons, and geraniums & planted some seeds. Went to Public Library and then went up to see Mother. Met her coming home from Faulkner's. Wednesday June 8th. Went down town for some groceries for picnic to Kincardine. A Deputation going to county council for Grant to Muskoka Consumptive Hospital. Charlie & Charles on deputation, our car (Charlie's) Charlie, Charles, Alice, Grace Steven, Jack and myself. Beautiful day. Stopped at Inverhuron for our dinner (wayside lunch) on the beach. Alice, Grace, Jack & I spent the afternoon lying on the Beach. At 6 p.m. Charlie and Charles arrive in Mr. Malcolm Marmon 20 �car and Mr. Malcolm drove us up to the Golf Links and showed us cottage on Golf property. Had lunch on Kincardine Beach & left for home a few minutes after seven. Lovely drive home. Route - Tiverton, Underwood, Lovat, Paisley. Got home about 9 p.m. Thursday June 9th. Fine day. Little shower in the Morning. Spent some time trying to get earring out of Mrs. Ryan's ear. Went to the office in the Morning. Half-holiday. Went up to see Mother in the afternoon and took her some snapdragon plants. Charlie, Duncan, Frances & Isobel drove me home in the car via William Elliot's Mill. Watered all my flower beds. Charles & Mr. Caldwell played tennis at 5 p.m. and after tea Duncan came up and played with his Uncle Charlie & found out how little he knew about the game. Darned my stockings. Mrs. Ryan went to Dr. Morgan and it took him about 15 min. to get her ear ring out of her ear and she has a very sore ear. Duncan stayed for the evening. Wrote to Clare, Sophia Albright (for Clare) Mrs. Blair and Nell, Friday June 9 10th. Very hot. At the office all day. Duncan up at noon. Harold Mair & Bert Krug came up to play tennis with Charles & Mr. Caldwell who beat them. Mrs. Beattie and I planted some Swiss chard & some Chinese cabbage. A thunder storm stopped the game and our gardening. Wrote to Mr. Phillips and Mrs. Pringle. Saturday June 11th. Rained Most of the night with a few Showers in the Morning. Spent the day at the office. Mr. Caldwell & Charles played Harold Mair & Bert Krug at tennis. "Antiques" beat. Planted out some flowers and weeded some of back flower garden. Went to Public Library. Mrs. T. not home yet? called at the Manse to ask Mr. Tuer to take S.S. {Sunday School} tomorrow as M.A. ill with lumbago. Very cool in the evening. Sunday June 12th. 21 �Nice day but cool. Went to church & S.S. {Sunday School} Mother came up after church. Went over to M.A.'s to get hymns for S.S. {Sunday School} Called on Mrs. Hooper. Went to church at night. Only Charlie there so he did not come up. Fire in grate in evening. Monday June 13th. Did some work in the garden before breakfast. Went to the office. Went back after dinner. Got through about 4 o'clock and went to see Mrs. Leslie. Called in the Morning to see Mrs. Leitch. After tea did some weeding. Charles, Mr. Caldwell, Harold Mair & Roy Reid played tennis. Went to Meeting of Public Library Board. Not enough there- just Dr. Rannie Mr. C. Ankenmann & Myself so Meeting postponed. Quite cool all day & especially so at night. Mr. Lamb putting oak floor down in hall upstairs. Tuesday June 14th. As Charles going to Walkerton at 11.30 a.m. & busy getting case ready I did not go to the office but spent the Morning working in the garden while Duncan and Mr. Tuer played tennis. Warmer but still cool. Went down for Mail in afternoon, case settled in Walkerton so Charles got home earlier than he expected. Isabel came up with me to look for paper dolls. Went down town for Meat & to get her a Ladies Home Journal. Watered and weeded after tea while Charles, Mr. Caldwell, Bert & Harold played tennis Learned a new recitation "Poppies" after tea. Wednesday June 15th. Fine day. Did a little weeding before breakfast. Went to the office. At noon called to see Mrs. Beattie. Went to office for afternoon. Weeded and watered after tea. Harold & Roy Reid played Mr. Caldwell & Charles after tea. "Antiques" won. Charles and I went to the station to meet Dorothy. Mrs. Ferguson came home, too, so we went round to her home with her. As usual Dorothy and I talked until midnight. (Watered & weeded.) Thursday June 16th. Nice day. Went to the office in the afternoon morning. Half holiday. Went to store with Dorothy in the Morning. Dorothy & Mr. Caldwell played Charles & Mr. Tuer at tennis Dorothy & Mr. C. winning. I wrote to Clare and Nell. In the evening went to a party out at 22 �Smellie's with the Beattie's. Had good time. Good crowd there. Recited "Seventy-nine" and "Marguerite De Roberval. Came home in Mr. Smellie's car. Rained hard in night. Friday June 17. Fine day. Went to office in Morning and in afternoon for awhile. At noon went to see Mrs. Beattie. At 4.40 p.m. Dorothy called at office & we had ice cream at Buckley's and came home. Did some gardening. Charles, Mr. Caldwell, Harold Mair & Roy Reid played tennis. Went down to the Manse (after doing a little gardening) with some snap dragons. Charlie & Allie & Duncan were here when I got home. Saturday June 18th. Stayed home in the Morning and was busy mending all forenoon. Went to the office in the afternoon. Mother came up and stayed for tea. Went up with her to give Isabel her book & ball for her birthday. Called at the Public Library & got some books. Sunday June 19th. Was sick all night (old pain in my side) and stayed in bed until 10 o'clock. Mother came up after church. Went to S.S. {Sunday School} Charlie called for Mother. Went over to see Mrs. Hooper. Did not go to church at night. Went down to the Manse with a pulpit notice. Charlie & Alice and Margaret were up after church at night. Monday June 20th. Washed my hair in the Morning. Called at the Manse on the way to the office in the afternoon. Watered the flower beds after tea. Dorothy played tennis in the afternoon and Charles had to go to the country. Wrote a note to Clare after tea. Mr. Vickers finished the floors up this afternoon. Tuesday June 21. Helped Dorothy make a cord for her blue sweater. Went to the office & was kept busy until 5.30 p.m. Watered my flower beds and weeded a bed at the back. Dorothy, Vi Mair, Mr. Caldwell and Charles had a game on so of tennis. Charles and I went to a party at Miss Smellie's (given for Mr. Jas. Smellie) Recited "Marguerite De Roberval" and "Poppies". 23 �Present: Mr. & Mrs. Bell, Miss Bell, Dr. & Mrs. Rannie, Mr. & Mrs. Leitch, Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Smellie, Mr. James Smellie, Mr Wm. Smellie, Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs. Crow, Mrs. Biehn, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Beattie and Charlie. (Allie too tired to go). Awfully hot. Wednesday June 22nd. Very hot. Got furniture back into library this morning. Put the shells back on the shelf. Went to the office & was busy all the time. At noon made the balls for Dorothy's sweater. At office until 6 p.m. Weeded under the flag pole. Went down to the Manse to get S.S. {Sunday School} stamp but although doors all open no one answered the bell. Dorothy down at Mair's as Vi keeping house. Thursday June 23rd. Very hot. Spent Morning at the office. Called at Manse on the way down to get S.S. {Sunday School} stamps. Dorothy caught up to me there and went down town with me. After dinner Mr. M.A. H. called up and asked me to go to the S.S. {Sunday School} convention in Paisley. He, Florence Leslie and I went in his "limosine." {limousine}Charlie gave an address which was very good. Mr. Fletcher outside speaker. Got home about 6.30 p.m. After tea I went down for the Mail (holiday) and then watered the flower beds with hose. Mrs. Beattie and I then adjourned to the back yard & had a weeding bee. Mts. Beattie came in and stayed awhile. Dorothy out. Somewhat cooler to-night. Friday June 24th. Cooler to-day. A couple of very tiny showers. Planted the bed next tennis courts with Celosia and Snapdragon before I went to the office. While home at noon wrote to Irene Frazier and Jean Maxwell. Typed poem for Mr. Tuer and took it to the Manse on the way to office. No one answered bell so put it on piano. Dorothy had Ida Halladay, Jean Krug and Vi Mair here playing bridge. After tea went to Musicale at Mrs. Campbell's and recited "Marguerite de Roberval." {Written by Isabel Ecclestone Mackay, a Canadian poet who wrote in the early 20th century. This poem narrates the desolate journey of a woman who relocates from France to a barren island. The initial excitement and contentment transform into despair as she faces harsh conditions and the loss of her 24 �loved ones, leaving her with an inconsolable void. It delves into the profound impact of loss and the grappling with grief.} Duncan spent the evening here. Charles at church decorating for Red Cross service on Sunday. Dorothy went to dance. Called at Manse again at 6 p.m. to see that Mr Tuer got the poem. Wrote to Clare. Stamped the tickets (207) (for the S.S. {Sunday School} picnic to Southampton on July 7th.) at noon. Saturday June 25th. Hot day. Went for meat in the Morning and brought it home. Then took S.S. {Sunday School} collection to bank and went to the office. Mr. Caldwell went to Owen Sound in the afternoon. I was at the office. Charles and I walked around by the church, to see decorations for Red Cross Sunday. After tea watered the flower beds and cut the grass around the geranium beds while Charles mowed the lawn as Mr. Phillips still laid up. Mrs. Beattie came over and we weeded a couple more flower beds. Dorothy out. Sunday June 26th. Awfully hot day. Went to church twice and to S.S. {Sunday School} Charles spoke at the Oddfellows' Decoration service at the Cemetery in the afternoon. As it was so hot I did not go up. Dorothy went down to stay with Mrs. Tuer while we were at church at night and I called for her after church. Red Cross Sunday so I stayed after church to help take down our flags. Charles and Alice were up for awhile. Wrote letters of sympathy to Mrs. Gillies, Nicola, and Mrs. (Dr.) June Halliday, Minto, N.D. Monday June 27th. Very hot day. As I was not needed at the office this morning I spent the Whole Morning weeding. Fixed up the border under the dining room windows. Got my S.S. {Sunday School} collection ready and took it down after dinner. Did some work for Mr. Caldwell. Charles was not feeling well so went home early. After tea did the watering. Then knit at Dorothy's baby sweater and wrote to Miss Ward & Delphine Mainwaring. Tuesday June July 28th. Hot again - looked like rain but didn't rain. Worked all Morning in the garden - weeded and dug the border behind the play house. Charles went to Owen Sound on a case. Left here at 11.30 a.m., got back about 8.30 p.m. Went down for the Mail & paper called at office - not 25 �needed. Went up to see Mrs. Marklevitz. Knit 26 rows on Dorothy's baby Jacket (for Eva Nellon) and Mrs. Beattie came over and we did some more weeding. Cooler to-night. Wednesday June 29th. Very hot day. Knit 26 rows on Dorothy's sweater and finished one front. Took some arrowroot over to Mrs. Hooper who has not been so well. Went to the office in the Morning and went back for awhile in the afternoon. Went around to Leslie's to get Florence to come & play tennis. I watered the flowers while Dorothy, Florence, Mr. Caldwell & Mr. Mickle played. Dorothy and I went to hear the Napierville College Glee G Club. Very good. Thursday June 30th. Got up at 5.50 a.m. & went to station to see Charlie away to N.Y. and Duncan Toronto. Charlie to drive back with Jack & Clare. Weeded in vegetable garden (with Charles) for an hour before breakfast. At 9. a.m. Dorothy and I started for Walkerton with Charles & Mr. Beattie. While Charles attended Mothers' Pension Meeting Dorothy & I {Printed programme of Girls' Glee Club, of North-Western College, Napierville, Illinois} GIRLS' GLEE CLUB of North-Western College NAPIERVILLE, ILLINOIS PROGRAM SEASON 1921 PERSONNEL First Soprano. Florence Umbreit, '22... Napierville, Ill. Lena Draeger, '22...Juneau, Wis. Edna Kluckhohn, '24...Reddick, Ill. Second Soprano. Veda Browns, '21 ...Huntington, Ind. Lula Kuske, ' 22 ...Hutchinson, Minn. Helen Tallman...Eola, Ill. 26 �First Alto. Carlie Ruth, ' 22...South Bend, Ind. Allie Schneider, ' 22...Blue Earth, Minn. Ruth Dissinger,' 22...Abilene, Kans. Second Alto. Harriet Kraushar, '21 ... Napierville, Ill. Marguerite Moser, ' 24...Hiawatha, Kans. Accompanist. Lorraine Shrock, '23... Kokomo, Ind. {Printed programme of Girls' Glee Club, of North-Western College, Napierville, Illinois page 2} PROGRAM PART I. Birds Are Singing .......Thomas The Club Solo....Selected Florence Umbreit Deep River..... Burleigh Dinah.... Clayton Johns The Club Reading....Selected Veda Browns A Bowl of Roses .....Clark Wouldn't That be Queer....Beach The Club PART 11 How Sweet the Moonlight...Caldicott Only to Thee....Saint-Saens The Club Duet....Selected Misses Umbreit and Tallmann To a Wild Rose...MacDowell Twilight....Friml The Club Carmena....Wilson The Club Reading.....Selected Veda Browns North-Western and Why? The Club Program Subject to Change. {Printed programme of Girls' Glee Club, of North-Western College, Napierville, Illinois page 3} ITINERARY June 10-12 South Bend, Ind. June 11-12....Niles, Mich. 27 �June 13.....Bremen, Ind. June 14....Waterloo, Ind. June 15...Perrysburg, Ohio June 16.... Toledo, Ohio June 17.....Monroe, Mich. June 18-21 ....Detroit, Mich. June 22................................. Rodney, Ont. Canada June 23......Stratford, Ont. June 24....Milverton, Ont. June 25-26.......Ayton, Ont. June 26..........Mildmay, Ont. June 27.....Hanover, Ont. June 28.....Elmwood, Ont. June 29....Chesley, Ont. June 20.......Mildmay, Ont. July 1........Elmira, Ont. July 2-3 .... Tavistock, Ont. July 4....... Hamilton, Ont. July 5... Campden, Ont. July 6..... Fenwick, Ont. July 7..... Buffalo, N.Y. 28 �July 8...Grand Island, N.Y. July 9-10 Chippawa, Ont. July 10-11..................... Niagara Falls, N.Y. July 12....Webster, N.Y. July 13-14..Syracuse, N.Y. July 15...... Oneida, N.Y. Juiy {July} 16.....New York City July 17-18....Newark, N.J. July 19..Philadelphia, Penn. July 20....Easton, Penn. July 21... Washington, D.C. July 22...Pottsville, Penn. July 23-24...................... Elizabethville, Penn. July 25......Altoona, Penn. July 26...Pittsburg, Penn. July 27....Vermillion, Ohio (Linwood Park) July 28...Mansfield, Ohio July 29..... Marion, Ohio 29 �July 30-31 .....Bucyrus, Ohio Aug. 1......Tiffin, Ohio Aug. 2......Fremont, Ohio Aug. 3....Gibsonburg, Ohio Aug. 4....Findlay, Ohio Aug. 5...Celina, Ohio Aug. 6 ...Ft. Wayne, Ind. Aug. 7-8 Wawasee, Ind. (Oakwood Park) Lula Kuske, Mgr. {Printed programme of Girls' Glee Club, of North-Western College, Napierville, Illinois page 4} North-Western College NAPIERVILLE, ILLINOIS {Picture in Oval of College building} Modern and Well Equipped Buildings Strong Faculty Healthful and Beautiful Location High Standards of Scholarship Christian Influence Moderate Expense FOUNDED IN 1861 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 30 �Standed 4-year courses leading to B.A. degree, also B.S. degree in Home Economics. Standard pre-medical, pre-law, and pre-engineering courses of one, two and three years. Courses for teachers and for Christian workers. Besides the College there are the Academy, and Schools of Music and of Commerce First Semester Begins Monday, Sept. 12, 1921. For Catalog and Bulletins address E.E.RALL, Phd., President. did some shopping, had some ice cream, called on Mrs. Sinclair. Got home about 1 o'clock. Hottest day yet, I think. Knit the other half of Second sleeve in D's Sweater. Went down town. Called at Manse with ice cream brick. After tea watered the garden & weeded for over an hour in the partnership garden (flower) Charles at Preparatory Meeting and Dorothy at Bijou. Friday July 1st. Charles bowling all day in Bowling Tournament. I went down for Morning Mail On the way down called at Mrs. Hooper's with her paper. On the way back called at the Manse. Went down for the Mail in the afternoon and called at the Manse with some watermelon. Went over to get Mrs. Ferguson to go to Southampton to-morrow. Found her in bed with an b abscess. Went down town and got some ice cream. Took some to Mrs. Ferguson & some to Mrs. Hooper. After tea watered and weeded. Dorothy spent the day mostly in bed trying to keep cool. Awfully hot day. 104° on Mr. Leitch's thermometer when I was down town. Saturday July 2nd. Hottest day yet I think. Got up at 5.30 a.m. and started for Southampton. At 6.30 a.m. Charles had to go over. Took Isabel and Frances. Sat on beach awhile & then went to McNeel's Cottage. Isabel & Frances went in for a swim with Burdet and Charles, getting through early, called at Mrs. Whitby's cottage, got a bathing suit and went in too. The girls and I went to the Whitney cottage later, then we called at the Leitch shack (no one there) and then went to hotel for our dinner and got home about 2.15. Found Dorothy preparing sandwiches etc. for a tea for Jean Maxwell & Viola Mair. Helped her and went down town. 31 �for some groceries for her. Jen Krug phoned asking her to go to Southampton so she left at 5.45. to spend the week end there. After tea I watered the beds and then went over to Mrs. Ferguson's. Went down town for her mail and her shoe. Took them back. Then went to Mrs. Beattie's with a message & finding she had a sore heel came home and got rubber inheels for her & took them over. Went to late train to meet Winnie Ferguson. Train 40 Minutes late. Sunday July 3rd. Hot as ever & no sign of rain. Went to church & called to see Mrs. Ferguson after church. Found her somewhat better. Went to S.S. {Sunday School} Did not go to church at night. Mr. M.A. came over. Did some watering to cool off the front. Alice did not come up as Charlie away & walk long & hot. Dorothy got home about 10 p.m. Spent evening trying to keep cool. Monday July 4th. Was at the office morning and afternoon. Called to see how Mrs. Ferguson was and then went over to Mrs. Beattie's and she came up and got some plants. After tea Charles, Dorothy, Mother and I went to Hanover. Dorothy went to Engel's and Mother and I went to see the Hahns. As Dorothy had gone for a drive with Dorothy Engel we had wait a half an hour at Engel's for her. 84° in the dining room. Tuesday July 6th. Went to the office morning and afternoon. Called at the Manse at noon to see the new baby boy who arrived at a quarter to 10 a.m. Went over to see how Mrs. Ferguson was and called at Mrs. Beattie's and Mrs. B came back with me to get some plants. Awfully hot. Dorothy & I went to the Library for some books, calling at the Manse on the way so Dorothy could see the baby. Went Met Alice & little Jack who were going up to our place. Dorothy got some ice cream which we had when we got home. Mr. McDonald was there too. Walked to corner with Alice and stayed with Mrs. Tuer while Grace Steven (Nurse) went to get some clothes. Watered. Wednesday July 6th. Hot as ever. 86° in dining room. Made cord and tassels for Dorothy's Mauve sweater. Went to the office and to Miss Milne's and fitted My dress. Dorothy Engel, Mrs. McAlpine (Clara Wright) and her baby Isabel arrived about 11.30 a.m. to spend the day. Went back down 32 �town at noon for Ice cream bricks. Went to office in afternoon after playing with young Isabel for an hour. Got home about 5.00 p.m. Girls had tea. Watered. Dorothy left for Southampton at 6.20 p.m. for week end with Wellington & Jen Krug Ida Hallady & Ethel Reid and then Dory Engel and friends left. M. Halliday came over to make arrangements for the picnic tomorrow. Went down to Manse to see Mr. Tuer about going. Then went down to Green's to arrange for Mrs. Green and 3 boys to go with Mr. Mickle tomorrow. Little breeze late at night. Thursday July 7th. Very hot. S.S. {Sunday School} picnic day. Decided to go to Port Elgin (Nelson's Grove) instead of Southampton so as to have some shade on the beach. Charlie had go to Court in Tara so left at 8.15 a.m. (was up before 6.) and called at John Green's and took Mrs. Green & the children with him & sent the car on to Port Elgin with them & had it come back for him. He got to picnic in the afternoon. I went to the church and helped Mr. Halliday get the cars away. Over 100 went. Then I went to the office until noon. at 3 p.m. (holiday) I went to Tuer's and Mrs. Green and I minded the baby. Mrs. Green went at 5 p.m. to get Jim's tea and I kept the babe until 6.30 when Grace Steven got up from her sleep. Went down for the Mail. Charles got home about 10 p.m. Friday July 8th. Very hot. Cloudy and storms all around but all the rain we got in the morning was a couple of showers neither of which lasted over 3 or 4 minutes. Went to the office & was there in the afternoon too. Got home about 5.30. Cut down my anchusa {a tall perennial and one of the few flowering plants that produce truly blue blooms}. After tea watered and the weeded under the flag pole. Charles went to Methodist Garden Party at Garner's with Misses Leitch, McNeel and Kellerman. Couple of 5 minutes showers but blissfully cool. Washed my collar & sewed it in my dress again. Alice & Keith called to say that Nell was coming to-morrow. Mr. Caldwell got a Ford car & is taking his holidays. Went to Southampton Tuesday, Port Elgin Wednesday, Owen Sound Thursday. McCullough's Lake Friday Afternoon. Saturday July 9th. 33 �Beautiful rain in the Morning but hot again when it was over. Was at the office Morning and afternoon. Clare, Jack, Charlie & Duncan arrived in Clare's car (from New York) about 7 p.m. Weeded the round bed of asters by Library Window. (Water off to instal new electric pump. Went off just at tea time) Charles and I went up to see Clare. As bridge is down we had to walk around by the dam. Dark walk. Then went to store 10 p.m. to see Jack. Sunday July 10th. Very warm. Went to church in the Morning. Charles and I went into the Manse to see Baby Tuer. Went to s.s. {Sunday School} & as promised went in to see Baby Tuer again. Found Clare, Jack, Mother, Charlie, Alice & Baby Jack here when we came home. No water until 9.15 a.m. this Morning and no Hydro until about 6 p.m. Was tired so did not go to church at night. After church Jack called with his car & took Grace Steven and I for a drive. Dorothy got home from Southampton about 10 p.m. Monday July 11th. Hotter than ever. Was at the office all day. Weeded play house border after tea. Clare, Jack, Isabel, Duncan, Margaret & Sophia started in car for the Lake this Morning. Spent the day at the office. Watered the flowers and weeded by the playhouse. Tuesday July 12th. Went to Miss Milne's in the Morning and spent day at the office (Mr. Caldwell taking his holidays but home to-day) Planted out snap dragons near the flag pole after tea. Celebration in Walkerton - very quiet here. Wrote to Aunt Maggie & Aunt Anaise. Hot. Wednesday July 13th. Still as hot as ever. Was at Miss Milne's and busy at the office all day. Mended Charles' coat at noon and wrote to Nell. Did some watering after tea. Called at Mrs. Beattie's and went to see Mrs. Hooper. Dorothy had Ethel Reid, Mar. McDonald and Vi Mair here playing bridge and I went down for Ice cream for them. Wrote to Miss McEachran (whose Mother died last Wednesday) and to Elizabeth Whitting (to send her picture of the play house.) Thursday July 14th. 34 �Was at Miss Milne's in the Morning. Worked hard at the office until half past twelve. Very hot in the Morning but cooled off somewhat towards noon & we had a nice little shower. As Mr. McNeel had to go to see Mr. J.H. Turner near Kincardine Charles, Miss Mary Milne and I went along. It was a beautiful drive - nice cool afternoon. While we were at the Turner's Miss Milne and I visited with Barbara Turner (who was entertaining her fiance Jim Kincaide) and Mr. McNeel and Charles each rode the binder for awhile. We went back to Inverhuron Beach and lunched and then called at the Campbell cottage with some parcels for Mrs. Sanderson. Beautiful sunset. Had a nice drive home, having ice cream in Paisley on the way. A very pleasant afternoon. Friday July 15th. Was at the office all day. Mending Dorothy's clothes and putting "2 " on her bathing suit between times. Watered the Snap dragons and did some weeding. Went to Meeting of Book Committee of Public Library Board and helped select new books. Hot but cooler at night. Saturday July 16th. Cool breeze but very hot in sun. Was at office all day with doses of mending at noon. Did the watering at night and weeded the California some of the new grass spots (where flower beds were) Went to Mrs. Ferguson's at noon with "List of Books" and cheque for Horticultural Society. Also called at Mrs. Beattie's to tell her Charles had weeded up our Chard and Chinese Cabbage. Went to late train with Dorothy who goes to camp to-night. Frances went with her and she was to meet Floyd Buell on the train. Mrs. Ferguson called with a book about 10 o'clock and stayed until after 11. Went to the back gate with her. Pleasantly cool at night. Sunday July 17th. Sun still very hot & no rain. Went to church in the Mornng. Charlie and family motored to Oliphant and took Mother as far as Tara. Went to S.S. {Sunday School} After S.S. {Sunday School} Charles went up to see Mr. Bell who was bitten yesterday by a dog. I went to see Mrs. Hooper 35 �after church and to get Aldyth to go to s.s. {Sunday School} so as to be ready to take my place while I am away. I went to Church at but Charles stayed at home. Still hot. After church we went to see Armand & Copey. Wrote to Walk-Over shoe Shop and Mrs. Blair. Monday July 18th. Rained during night. Thunder Storm. Was up closing windows. Went to the office and to the store to see about Dorothy's hat, to Cavill's for same purpose - 3 times. Very heavy showers in Morning, afternoon & evening. Tied up some of the gladioli. Mrs. Beattie and Mrs. Ferguson were here in the evening. Wrote to Walk-Over, Elizabeth Whittey, Miss Ward and Dorothy. Still raining and pleasantly cool. Tuesday July 19th. Not Scorching hot. Did some weeding in the Morning & some Mending. Went to the office Morning and afternoon. 1st day of Chautauquay {Chautauqua} {The name given to travelling tent shows which originated in the USA and flourished in Canada 1917-35. Of Seneca origin, the word 'chautauqua' has been translated variously as 'place of mists,' 'place of easy death,' and 'where the fish was taken out'.} but did not go in the afternoon. Called at the Manse in the evening. (1st at Mrs. Hooper's but she was quite ill so did not see her.) Charles and I went to the Chautauquay {Chautauqua}. Very good. Wednesday Tuesday July 20th. Nice day. Did some weeding in the Morning. Was at the office morning and afternoon. Did some Mending at Noon. Called at the Manse. Mr. Tuer going away & Miss Tuer & Mrs. Tuer in charge of baby. Charles and I went to Chautauquay {Chautauqua}. Alice Louise Sturde {Sturdes?} The Child Wonder Elocutionist and trained birds, pony, cats, dogs, monkeys etc. good. Thursday July 21. Went to Miss Milne's in Morning and to office. Afternoon holiday. Charles and I went to afternoon Chautauquay {Chautauqua}. Gilvan Light Opera & Major Arthur E. Runnels of DOMINION CHAUTAUQUAS Present The Gilvan Light Opera Singers 36 �Martha Cook, Soprano Thomas Morris, Baritone Thornley S. Jobe, Tenor Hazel Huntley, Contralto Harrison W. Burch, Pianist EVENING PROGRAMME 1. Quartette (a) The Dance ---- ----Moszkowski (b) La Paloma ---- ---- ---- Yradier 2. Contralto Solo "Love, Lend Thine Aid" (Samson and Delilah) Saint-Saens 3. Quartet (a) "Woo Thou, Sweet Muisc" ---- ---- Elgar (b) "When a Maid Comes Knocking" Friml From ("The Firefly") 4. Tenor Solo -- Aria from "Faust" -- -- Gounod MR. JOBE 5. Scene from "Mafam Butterfly" (in costume) -- Puccini (a) "One Fine Day" --Miss Cook (b) "Flower Duet" ---Miss Cook and Miss Huntley 6. Baritone Solo "Over the Desert" -- -- Kellie 7. Qaurtette Arrangement of "Sextette" from "Lucia" -- Donizetti 8. Piano Solo "Second Hungarian Rhapsody" -- Liszt 9. A Condensation of the famous Light Opera 37 �"Ruddygore" ---- ----Gilbert & Sullivan BY ENTIRE COMPANY (IN COSTUME) God Save the King (PROGRAMME SUBJECT TO CHANGE) __________________________________________________________ TO-MORROW NIGHT - AN EPOCH OF THE EAST "With Allenby in Palestine and Lawrence in Arabia." Superbly Illustrated with Motion Pictures and Exquisitely Colored Views. Most Expensive Travelogue offered in Chautauqua. DR. FREDERIC POOLE Oriental Traveler and Raconteur, direct from Ten Months' Tour in England (Over) DOMINION CHAUTAUQUAS Present The Percival Vivian Players IN "IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE" A Comedy in Three Acts By Roi Cooper Megrue and Walter Hackett Mary Grayson..................................... Irene Bevans Johnson,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Ralph Earle Comtesse de Beaurien.........................Bertha Broad 38 �Rodney Martin.......................................Frank Joyner Cyrus Martin.........................................J. Savre Crawley Ambrose Peale.....................................PERCIVAL VIVIAN Marie.....................................................Margaret Sinclair Ellery Clark........................................... William Morton Charles Bronson...................................Ralpjh Earle Synopsis of Scenes : Act. I. --The Library at Cyru Martin's House Act II --Rodney Martin's Office Act III--Same as Act I. ________________________________________________________ The Sixth Day's Programme is one of the best Programmes of the Week Hear Miss Ruby Gall and Her Old-Song Singers Dr. Robert Norwood One of Canada's Greatest Orators SUBJECTS: "Modern Canadian Poets" "The Dominion and Its Destiny" _______________________ Chautauqua Patrons: -- We are planning your programme for next summer and will be glad for any suggestions you may wish to make. Write them to us. The Dominion Chautauquas, Limited 39 �R.J. ALBER, Manager Lumsden Blfg., Toronto Ont. (Over) Montreal who gave a splendid lecture. Mr. Wheel, Major Runnels, Mr. McDonald & Mr. Sanderson went for a drive and Mr. McNeel & Mr. Runnels came up for tea. I went to Ross’ for ice cream with Mr. & Mrs. Leitch and Mrs. McNeel. Made a salad for tea. Went to Chautauquay {Chautauqua} at night. Gilvan Light Opera Singers in "Last party programme was Part of Gilbert & Sullivan's "Ruddygore" {Ruddigore; or, The Witch's Curse, originally called Ruddygore, is a comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert.} Charles gave a little announcement about the new contract etc. Friday July 22nd. Did some Mending. Was at office in the Morning. Went to Walkerton in the afternoon. Charles had to go over on a Magistrate's case & got Mr. Caldwell to drive us & Mrs. Caldwell & Clarice went along. He had ice cream. Saw the Monument draped with a flag. Old Home Week starts to-morrow. Got home at 5 p.m. Went to the office & worked until 6. Went to Chautauqua - Dr. Poole's fine lecture (with views) on Allenby's campaign. {General Sir Edmund Allenby's campaigns in World War I were marked by his innovative use of combined arms operations, which included infantry, cavalry, tanks, artillery, and aeroplanes. His most notable campaigns were the Battle of Gaza in November 1917, which led to the capture of Beersheba, and the Battle of Megiddo in September 1918, which concluded the campaign in Palestine and routed the Turkish forces. These campaigns were pivotal in the British war effort and had a lasting impact on military strategy and tactics.} Saturday July 23rd Was at the office all day. Went to Chautauqua very early. Charles had to stay to see a man from Hanover but got there in time. Did some Mending & called at the Manse at noon. Called for Mrs. Leitch to go to play & then for Mrs. Crow & went with her. Play "It Pays to Advertise" {It Pays to Advertise is a farce by Roi Cooper Megrue and Walter Hackett. Described as "A Farcical Fact in Three Acts", the play depicts the idle son of a rich 40 �manufacturer setting up a spurious business in competition with his father.} Percy Vivian in charge. Very good indeed. Sunday July 24th. Union Service in Evangelical Church in the Morning, ours at night. Mr. Kellerman preaching. Went to church twice and to S.S. {Sunday School} Charles went to Walkerton to speak at Oddfellow's Decoration Service. Left at 1 p.m. Got back at 6.30 p.m. I went up to see Mother in the afternoon. Went by W. Elliot's Mill & came back by the dam (bridge still down) then went to S.S. {Sunday School} Washed my hair when I came home. (Marion Leslie came up for some books for her Mother.) Charles and I went to Church at night. Eula McQueen sang two solos "Beyond the Dawn" {Composition: Set to music by Wilfred Sanderson (1878 - 1935), "Beyond the dawn" [voice and piano ]Text Authorship: by Frederick E. Weatherly (1848 - 1929)} & "Crossing the bar." {“Crossing the Bar" is an 1889 elegiac poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. The narrator uses an extended metaphor to compare death with crossing the "sandbar" between the river of life, with its outgoing "flood", and the ocean that lies beyond death, the "boundless deep", to which we return.} good. Copey & Armand called in the evening. Did some of my packing. Monday July 25th. Very hot. Got up early & packed. Went down town to do some shopping. Called to see Mrs. Hooper. Charles and I left on noon train for Oliphant. Harold Wright, Dorothy & Clare met us in Wiarton (as Clare's car not going.) The men mowed Charlie's back yard & had a great bonfire of grass in the evening. Went up for the milk in Clare's car (now fixed) with Charles, Duncan, Clare and Baby Jack. Tuesday July 26th. Hot but nice breeze. Everybody got up early as Charlie supposed to be going home early but he had to wait for {?} Case so did not get away until 8.30. Went in for a Morning swim. Have not forgotten how. Wrote an address to Mrs. Breman, presentation to be made on Thursday at Mrs. Beattie's. Wrote to Mrs. Ryan & Mr. Caldwell. Had a quiet time in the hammock a while in the afternoon. Was over to Charlie's a couple of times. Went up in the car for the milk. Read "Jackie". Went out past Middlebro's for a walk to see car stuck in sand. Started to rain, came back in Howard Wright's car. 41 �Wednesday July 27th. Had my morning service. Finished "Jackie." Did up my work. 2 calls at Charlie's. Worked at my centre piece. Wrote to Miss Sewell, Mother & Mr. Caldwell. Several heavy showers in the afternoon. Went up to Engel's to see if Dorothy was going to stay all night. Thursday July 28th. Nice cool breeze. Clare, Duncan, Doug. Nell, Margaret and I went in to Wiarton to do some shopping. Rained. I waited at the top of the hill with the parcels while Duncan brought the car over (He did not want to go down the hill for fear of the police - having no license) Beautiful view out over the Bay. Wrote a letter for Charles. Was lazy in the afternoon and read "A Lantern of Love." Went down to the boat-house to see Jack working at Naidanac. Walked up to the Golf Links to tell the folks dinner was ready. Bonfire of cut grass in the evening. Had Morning Swim. Friday July 29th. Hot this Morning. Had fine Swim. Water lovely. Furniture arrived from Walkerton. Went to the store twice for Clare. Wrote a letter for Charles. Called at Charlie's. Went for a walk with Grace Steven, Laura Lamont, Allie, Isabel, Margaret and baby Jack up past Middlebro's. Saturday July 30th. Had good swim but water rough. Clare, Jack, Charles, Nell, Allie, Doug & Baby Jack went to Southampton (to see Jack's brother-in-law. Had snooze in the hammock. Dorothy went to Wiarton with Cellie Clarke. In the afternoon started up to P.O. for Mail. Miss Chambers caught up & took me up in her car. Dr. Biehn walked up part of the way with me. Isabel had to take a message to Mr. S.M. Ewart at Carder's cottage so I went with her. (Mr. Wm. Ross died out West) Called at Davey's on the way back, no one in. Family home when we got back. Big wind storm. Very peculiar light as the sun was shining through the rain which was very heavy. Great wind storm all night. Sunday July 31st. Very windy & quite cool. Went for my swim but the water was too rough to swim much. Charlie arrived about 11 o'clock with Alice Jean & Maude Steven. Great excitement 42 �unpacking Harold Wilson package etc. Went to church in the afternoon. Mr. Hardy preached & Misses Ruth Chambers & Lilian Clarke sang solos. After dinner called on Daveys & Biehns. Monday Aug. 1st. Swam - water cool. Clare did not go in. Called at Charlie's cottage. Isabel and I walked up to the P.O. to post a letter. Went up in the afternoon for the m Being civic holiday in Chesley Mr. Caldwell brought his family up in the afternoon. The Caldwells, Allie, Grace, Alice Jean, Charlie, Maude, Laura L., Bud & Jack went for a run out in the Lake and had their picnic at the Castle. Isabel and I went for the Mail. Had a fire in the grate when the picnicers {picnickers} got home & the Caldwell children went in for a swim. They left about 9.30. Tuesday Aug. 2nd. Had my swim. Clare did not go in. I was only female in. Went to Wiarton in the afternoon. Clare, Duncan, Isabel, Allie, Nell & I to do some shopping. Worked at baby sweater for Dorothy. Wednesday Aug. 3rd. Went in for a swim, Clare being along. Water fine. Knit at Dorothy's black sweater. Margaret & Sophia moved up above the garage to-day. I swept my room, Dorothy's, front room, hall & stairs. Went out in the Naidanac. after ten. Jack, Clare, Nell, Grace, Baby Jack, Doug, Isabel Kastner, & myself. When turned back just out in the channel engine went bad. Clare and I paddled part of the way back, then the engine started again. Dorothy & about 14 other young people went to Pt. Elgin for dinner & then to the dance at Southampton. Thursday Aug. 4th. Had my swim. Jack, Julius, Duncan, Alice Jean, Frances and I went to Chesley in the car. (Julius had to go to Mr. Wm. Ross' funeral.) Went to the house (arrived 2.30 p.m.) and then went down town to do some shopping. Flower borders looked very pretty. Got back about 8.30 p.m. Left our valise behind in Charlie's car. Hot at home nice breeze at the Lake. Mother came back with us & Alice & Frances are to return with their dad on Saturday. 43 �Friday Aug. 5th. Had my swim. paid my daily call at Charlie's cottage. puttied the windows for garage bedroom. Finished one Small one and did 1/4 of the big one. The crowd went out to fish. Went down to the dock with Mother to meet them. Saturday Aug. 6th Heavy showers at intervals all day. puttied the rest of the large window. and 3/4 of a small one. Worked in the garage & in Margaret & Sophia's room upstairs. Drove to Wiarton after tea with Duncan, Clare, Baby Jack, Isabel, Doug & Nell. Sunday Aug. 7th. Much cooler & windy. Isabel, Doug, Alice, Margaret, Mary & Margaret Stevens, Keith, Frances and I walked down to the Castle and back (6 miles) Lake fine down there. White caps & good big waves. Went to Church. Mr. Campbell preached & Mrs. Nichol sang a solo. Saw Edith MacGilivray who is spending her holidays at the Nichols. After dinner Dorothy went for a walk & the rest for a drive in the 2 cars. Sophia & Margaret had visitors. I stayed home & read. Monday Aug. 8th. Cool and windy. Water coldest yet but had my morning swim. Finished the garage windows doing one Small window and a quarter? Clare, Nell & I walked up for the Mail. Had a walk to the dock. Tuesday Aug. 9th. Warmer but windy. Had my Swim. Clare did not go in. Clare, Duncan, Jack, Baby Jack and I went in to Wiarton for Mattress etc. Mother and Charlie, Margaret & Mary Stevens left for home. Saw them in Wiarton. Dorothy went down to the Sauble after returning from dance at Southampton (spent the night in Wiarton with Margaret Kastner). Went to P.O. for Mail. Picked up by an automobile - ride both ways. After dinner Doug & Clare rowed out to channel to see a Chatham launch which came in the Morning. Nell and I went along & Doug & I rowed back (1 1.4 miles). Wrote a letter for Charles. Wednesday Aug. 10th. 44 �Very windy. Had my Swim - cool. Clare did not go in. Just Jack, Julius, Duncan, Doug. And I. Dorothy going to Owen Sound to Golf Tournament with Ollie Clark & Stewarts. Got her lunch ready. Did some washing. Wrote a letter for Charles & wrote to Miss McEachran. Went up to the Golf links twice (or 1 1/2 times) and went up for the Mail. On 2nd way to Golf Links called at Mrs. James Clarke's. Charlie 'phoned that Duncan had passed both his Normal Entrance & Matric. Thursday Aug. 11th. Water lovely this Morning. Swept my own room & Dorothy's. Cleaned my black & white shoes. Started to rain about 10 a.m. Clare, Dunc Duncan, Allie, Jack, Baby Jack and I went to Wiarton to shop. Met the Beattie's coming out to Oliphant. Went over to Biehn's to Call & met them coming to our place. Went in for a second Swim. Called at Biehn's to say good-bye to Beattie's (Mr & Mrs. & Miss) Nellie Elliot & Miss Pearson. Went to the annual concert which was held in the church on account of the rain. Charles Chairman. Friday Aug. 12th. Ja Had my Morning swim. Jack, Clare, Duncan, Charles and I started for Kincardine about 10.30 a.m. to see Jack's uncle and aunt. Men with their golf clubs along. Had dinner at Queen's, Pt. Elgin. When reached Southampton Charles hunted up Mr. Malcolmson and they went up to play golf. Clare and I walked around the course with them. Dined at Queen Royal Hotel where we put up, then went to call on Mr. & Mrs. J.R. Reed. Saturday Aug. 13th. Went to Golf links about 8.30 a.m. Clare & I purchased a book & Magazine respectively and sat in the car & read. Then walked part way Helped serve the lunch when they arrived. Tuesday Aug. 16th. Windy still. Swim fine. Alice, Keith, Duncan, Jack, Charlie, Julius, Tom, Teddy and I in. Did Tom's room up. Went to Wiarton for stores with Duncan, Clare, Baby Jack, Nell & Doug. Had a couple of walks down to the dock. Lovely moonlight-night. Charles and I had a walk on the dock while Charlie and Jack worked at the boat. 45 �Wednesday Aug. 17th. Windy, water cool, swim fine. Clare, Teddy, Grace, Nell, Doug, Baby Jack and I went to Wiarton. Stores closed but had some ice cream, got D's laundry and borrowed some law books from Mr. Moore. Started to rain while we were there and rained until late in the evening. Helen McAulay arrived from Southampton to see Teddy. Charlie & Jack worked at boat until 11 p.m. Thursday Aug. 18th. Wind got up again but promises better weather to-morrow. Men trying to get boat to go so they can get away on the Shore trip. Helped get lunch. Did up two rooms, called at Charlie's (daily event) etc. Went down to the boat house a couple of times and enjoyed the Moonlight. Friday Aug. 19th. Had My Morning swim. Pretty cool. Great scurrying around to get the Men away on their camping trip, as the Naidanac could not be coaxed to go. Mr. Dowkes took his boat with the cabin in and they took the Jutland & the steel boat as trailers. Party: - Charlie, Jack, Julius, Tom Neelands, Bud, Mr. Dowkes, Fred went by boat and Duncan and Teddie drove up in the Ford to Stokes Bay and were to walk the 3 miles to Ganley's Bay. Went to dock to see them off. They got away before 2 o'clock. Started to rain Just after they left. Showery with a real rain about 3 - 6 and a few later showers but beautiful sunset. Dorothy & Cellie Clarke playing Chess. I wrote to Mother, Mrs. Ryan, Mrs. Hooper, Miss Small, Aunt Maggie and Miss Ward. Windy at night. Saturday Aug. 20th. Went for a Swim all by my lonesome. Had the Whole lake to Myself. Wrote to Mr. Caldwell. Clare and I walked up to the P.O. to post the letters and also went up later for the Mail. Went in for a swim in the afternoon with the crowd. Nell, Alice, Grace & Dorothy played Bridge in the evening. Nell left, I took her place, then Cellie Clarke took my place. I made a checker board for Doug. & played a couple of games of checkers with him. Sunday Aug. 21st. 46 �Beautiful day. Washed my hair, dried it on Nell's balcony. All went in for a Swim. Went to church with Clare, Nell, Doug. & Dorothy. Mr. Marshall of Milton preached & Gladys Chambers (now married) Sang a solo. Cool in the evening. Clare, Nell, Doug, Frances, Isabel, Isabel Kastner & I sat in the kitchen by the fire. Dorothy Sailing & Canoeing with Ollie Clarke. {Blurred brown stamp in the shape of a badge with words S.R. Davey For. B. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Front Cover}</p> <p>{Part of a typewritten programme is stuck to the cover} 7. Stan{cut off} H.k{cut off} The Orchestra w{cut off} Doors Open at{cut off}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Inside front cover}</p> <p>Kate G. Mickle</p> <p>1921-March 29th-August 21st</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday March 29th</p> <p>Cold but warming up - Nice Sunshine. Wrote some letters for Charles. Wrote an account of Mr Moore's lecture on Inexpensive Flower Gardens and trees for Enterprise, Mrs. Beattie supplying the part on roses. Went down to the office to make the entries and while down went to the Sample room at McDonald House to get a hat. Went down there again after tea with Dorothy and called at Public Library coming back. Did Some more letters for Charles after dinner. Dorothy went to a party at Pearl Buckley's &amp; Julius to the office to register voters for the Referendum.</p> <p>Wednesday March 30th</p> <p>Wrote a long letter for Julius. Went down town for meat. Did some mending. Wrote another letter for Julius after dinner. Went to dress maker's with Dorothy and then we went up to call on Mother. After tea called at Biehn's &amp; Cobean's to invite them to a euchre party to morrow night. Duncan up in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday March 31st.</p> <p>Went down town in the Morning to Make purchases for Euchre party at night. A letter from Adelaide arrived saying that Frank was seriously ill (hemorage {hemorrhage}on Easter Sunday or Tuesday before) but the doctors thought not in immediate danger but he was to be taken to the hospital &amp; she would wire if he were worse. In the afternoon a wire came asking Charlie to come if possible so Julius and Charles decided to go. So I called off my party. Phoned everybody but Biehns and called there. Then went to the office to help Julius get ready. Mr. Caldwell and I worked until 11 p.m. Dorothy at Ida Halladay's bridge party when telegram arrived. She went to Bijou in the evening with Mar. McDonald as nobody was at home.</p> <p>Friday April 1st.</p> <p>Worked at office all Morning, Packed Julius' Suit-case. He and Charlie drove to Hanover, leaving here at</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>2.30 p.m. and caught 6 p.m. train. Went to Leitch's to get Huylers' peppermints for Jack and called on Mrs. Leitch. Then went up to see Mother and wish Jack "Many happy returns of the Day." Mrs. Ferguson called in the evening and stayed until 10 p.m. Dorothy at home all evening.</p> <p>Saturday April 2nd.</p> <p>Beautiful spring day. Did Dorothy's last minute mending. Went down town in the morning to get her American Money etc. Went down with Dorothy after dinner to do her last minute shopping. Mar McDonald, Vi Mair and Pearl Buckley were here playing bridge. Mrs. Maxwell called to see me. After tea went to Public Library &amp; then to office to see if I could help Mr. Caldwell (registering orders for Referendum) Then went to the Station and bought Dorothy's the ticket "Toronto Via Windsor."</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday April 3rd</p> <p>Warm day. Dorothy and I went to church in the Morning. Just about an hour before s.s. Dorothy discovered she had cooties in her hair (Souvenir of settlement I expect) so I combed it and had to rush for s.s. Mother came up after Church. After s.s. I went to Leitch's for remedies. Mrs. Beattie came over to see Mother. Then Mr. and Mrs. M.A. called and Mrs. Stewart came to the door. Mother stayed for tea. Then I washed Dorothy's hair and went over it again. Went to Lowrey's to see if there was any Message from Prince Albert. None. Went up home with Mother and called to see Mr. Kyle who is very ill (somewhat better.) Cool enough for my fur coat at night. Helped Dorothy pack &amp; got to bed at Midnight.</p> <p>Monday April 4th.</p> <p>Very warm to-day. Mrs. Ryan and I took the furniture out of the drawing room. Paper hangers gave the ceiling</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>one coat of paint. Went down town for Meat. Wrote to Gwen Ganley enclosing Dorothy's cheque. (Forgot to say I got up at 5.30 a.m. and went to station with Dorothy. Leaving for Detroit for visit with Marion Buell and then going straight from there to Toronto.) And to Miss McNaughton for Mrs. McGregor. went down town for Meat. Went down in the afternoon for Mail and went around to Mrs. Ferguson's to deliver a letter from Bert Halliday enclosed in one to me. Saw Mrs. Beattie, who came over with me and we discussed flowers &amp; flower seeds. After tea wrote to Mr. Mulligan and to Julius.</p> <p>Tuesday April 5th.</p> <p>Mrs. Beattie came over in the Morning &amp; we spent an hour or more arranging flowers for my perennial borders. After dinner I went over there to complete list of plants &amp; seeds. Mrs. Mair called. Went down town for Mail. Took part of</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>leaves of tulips &amp; Mrs. Ryan finished the Job. Went over to see Mrs. Hooper but someone there so did not go in. Wrote to Julius &amp; Dorothy &amp; went to station to post my letters. Alice got telegram from Charlie saying "Frank improving. Doctors think he may come round." Very hot. Too hot for coat.</p> <p>Wednesday April 6th.</p> <p>Very hot day. Mr. Vickers finished drawing room ceiling. Went down town after dinner for Mail. Went up to see Mother and called to see Mr. Kyle. Went to Mrs. Beattie's to deliver a plant Mother gave me for her but found her out. Discussed fence with Mr. Lipsett. Gathered some cress &amp; sorrel for Mrs. Tuer &amp; took it down to her. After tea went to see Mrs. Hooper. Wrote to Julius &amp; Clare and went to the station to post my letters. Typed an extract for letter to Julius.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday April 7th.</p> <p>Very hot day. Mr. Vickers finished drawing room all but one tiny strip of border. Went down town in the Morning for Meat. Was out in garden telling Timmy Ryan what to do. Called on Mrs. Conrad Krug (also was ill) (In Morning went down to Mrs. Beatties' to see about some plants) and went to see Mrs. David Irvine, who was worse and was in bed. After coming home went down to get some pins to put up pictures. Got 2 letters and 2 postcards from Julius - 1st letter en route, other letter and cards from Regina but no word from Dorothy. Wrote to Julius and took letter to the station. Sent a wire to Marion Buell.</p> <p>Friday April 8th.</p> <p>Housecleaning all day. Put up all the pictures, put up drape above arch etc. Went down town for the Mail. Letter from Dorothy. Mrs. M.A. Halliday called and Duncan came up with as usual. Wrote to Julius and Duncan posted my letter. Made out the Quarterly Report</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>for the Church School and fixed cards for Primary Class. Got letter from Dorothy. Written Tuesday, Post-Marked "Detroit" on Thursday. Got here Friday. At Noon.</p> <p>Saturday April 9th.</p> <p>Washed the palm, all the dishes on plate-rail and on Buffet, also the Electric lights &amp; shades in dining room &amp; drawing room. Went down for the Mail after dinner and after tea went to Library, helped Mrs. Ferguson until 9 p.m.. Went to Lustig's for Meat &amp; to bridge for a walk. Had a wire from Dorothy this Morning.</p> <p>Sunday April 10th.</p> <p>Cold day - Wore my fur coat. Went to church twice &amp; to S.S. (Church in the Morning Union Service in the Evangelical Church. At night Union service in our church as Mr. Kellerman is in quarantine with Ellen who has Scarlet fever. Mrs. Kellerman at Green's with new baby daughter.) Went to see Mrs. Hooper in the afternoon and after church at</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>night Mrs. Ferguson and I went up to see Mother and on the way home I called and had my throat burnt at Dr. Rannie's. Nell telephoned that she had a wire from Julius saying Frank was better and now on the way to recovery.</p> <p>Monday</p> <p>Monday Apr. 11th.</p> <p>Still cool but a little warmer. Cleaned books in library, Electric lights etc. In fact busy house cleaning until after 4 o'clock. When I went down for the Mail a crown came off so I went up to Dr. Caulfield's to get it on. Wrote to Julius. Went to Public Library Board Meeting and afterwards walked to bridge &amp; back with Mrs. Ferguson.</p> <p>Tuesday April 12th.</p> <p>Fine day. Typed a four (long) page letter for Mrs. Ferguson for W. M. S. Society. Took it over to her and called to see Mrs. Beattie about seeds etc. Wrote</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>to Dorothy and Margaret Hewitt. Went down town for the Mail. Went up to see Mother and called to see Mr. Kyle. Did some shopping on the way home and after tea went to Post office to see if there was any letter from Charles on the {North?} Mail. Called to take some roses to Mrs. Hooper and then called to see Mr. &amp; Mrs. M.A. Halliday as they got word to-day that Mr. James Halliday was dead (M.A. out) Wrote to Charles and went to the station to post the letter.</p> <p>Wednesday April 13th.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Washed my hair. Wrote to Blanche Gillies and Aunt Anaise. Went down town for the Mail and brought it home. Called at the Manse and then went to see Mrs. Leslie. Went down to store for curtains for hall door. After tea wrote to Charles, Nell and Jean Hyde. Went down to post office to post my letters.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Met Mrs. Maxwell and Mrs. Rogers. Mrs. Maxwell had been coming to see me because she had heard that Frank had died. (Mixed with Mr. James Halliday. House cleaning finished.</p> <p>Thursday April 14th.</p> <p>Nice in the Morning. I gathered some stones off the road and prepared box as a Miniature hot beds for my Snap dragons and ageratine seeds and then planted them. Wrote to Bert Halliday. Went to the office for the Mail and then to Johnston's for lesson in elocution. Called on Mrs. Leitch. After tea wrote to Charles and Nell and attended the Referendum Meeting which was addressed by Mr. Pilkie of Owen Sound. Mr. M.A. Chairman &amp; Elmwood Minister and Mr. McCausland and Mr. McLachlan on the platform. Mr. Tuer not present at meeting. Rained quite heavily from about 5 to 7 p.m.</p> <p>Friday April 15th.</p> <p>Cool to-day. Went down at noon for Mail. Had a wire from Julius from</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Regina Saying Frank is steadily improving and they will be in Toronto Sunday and home Monday in time to vote on the Referendum. Rang Nell up and discovered that Dorothy had not turned up in Toronto. Nell telephoned in evening to say that Doug. Nickle had a letter from her saying she would be there this week. Went up to see Mother. Called to enquire for Mr. Kyle. Went in to see Mrs. Leitch and then went to enquire for Mrs. Irvine. As she wanted to see me I went in. She is very very ill. Duncan was up in the evening. I wrote to Mrs. Luton, Mrs. Blair and Miss Small.</p> <p>Saturday April 16th.</p> <p>Cold and stormy. Quite a lot of Snow fell. Was out at 8 a.m. to show Mr. Phillips what to do in the garden but he could only work a short time as the weather got bad. Went to the office after dinner and did all the entries Mr. Caldwell has made since</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Julius went away. Called at Public Library for some books. Vi Mair and Mr. Caldwell called after tea to get books. Wrote to Dorothy, Mrs. Goodeve and Mrs. Luttrell.</p> <p>Saturday April 17th.</p> <p>Cold. Sidewalks icy. Tulips are sticking up through the snow and looking very forlorn. Went to church twice and to S.S. Mr. Tuer preached on prohibition at night and it was 9 p.m. when we got out of church. Called on Mrs. Hooper after s.s. and after Church at night. Wrote to Gertie Cass in Korea and Irene Frazier.</p> <p>Monday April 18th.</p> <p>Another birthday. Went down town for Meat. At noon Alice Jean brought me a towel she had made me for my birthday. Voted on the Referendum in the Morning. Mrs. Hooper dressed and walked down to Wark's and voted. Studied my recitation. Went to afternoon train to meet Julius and Charlie. After Julius</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>had voted went down town with him. After tea Julius and I went up to see Mother. Mr. Tuer's Sermon very much discussed. General Judgment being that he did not state where he stood and did harm rather than good. He gave Mr. Davey some nasty publicity about {taulae?} which was not only undeserved but very injudicious. Alice &amp; Charlie gave me a box of chocolates and Julius gave me $25 to buy my own birthday gift.</p> <p>Tuesday April 19th.</p> <p>Typed out "How Liege Held the Road" for Myrle Safana. Went down town for Meat. Wrote to Nell Frank and Mr. Farney. At 2.30 p.m. Dr. Rannie, Mrs. Ferguson and I went to the McDonald House to select books for the Public Library. Afterwards I went for a walk with Mrs. Ferguson &amp; Mrs. M A. Halliday. After tea Julius and I went up to see Mr. Kyle and on the way home Joined Charlie and family in the orchard Where they had a big bonfire.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday April 20th.</p> <p>Wrote some letters for Charles. Went to the Bank with the S.S. Collection. Rained after dinner. Wrote to Clare, Dorothy, Winnie Ferguson and Miss McEachran. Rained cleared up. Went down town to Charlie's store to look for curtains. (Charlie not in) I met Mrs. Ferguson and we went out to McManus Corner for a walk. When we got back to Davey's corner Mrs. Ferguson went home but I went on to the top of the hill and made it 2½ miles. First long walk for some time so felt tired to-night. Julius went to the McDonald House to call on the High School Inspector.</p> <p>Thursday April 21st.</p> <p>Showery. Got box ready and planted some More Snapdragon seed. Mr. McDonald and his men to take off the double windows, put up wire on tennis court, fix fence, gate, doors, etc. Busy seeing that Screens are right etc. Went down town for Meat. Studied Recitations.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Myrle phoned not to come until to-morrow. Spent the afteroon preparing Exam. papers (conundrums) for my School party on Tuesday night. (Schoolteachers and a few others I want to entertain). Wrote to Dorothy to thank her for a couple of Books. "Tales of Three Hemispheres" and "The Seeds of Enchantment which she sent me for my birthday. Charles went to Masonic Meeting. Thunder storm in the evening.</p> <p>Friday April 22nd.</p> <p>Raining nearly all day. Reviewed my recitations. Went to Mrs. Beattie's to see what roses to order for our hedge. After dinner (at 2 p.m.) went to Johnston's for my Elocution lesson. Then went down town and afterwards came home and went back again. Julius went to Charlie's store with me to look for curtains. After tea began work on my new recitation. Duncan here. Worked at my tray cloth for an hour in the Morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday Apr. 23rd.</p> <p>still showery. Mended stockings, learned recitation (part) Measured curtains. Went down to the office to get some work. Wrote 1 letter and 11 circular letters (2 at once), for Juius. Went to Recital at Alma's where I presented her prizes. Then went for a walk with Miss Millar Whom I met on the Street at Town Hall. After tea Julius went down to Irvine's, (Mrs. Irvine died this Morning) and I went to the Public Library where I helped Mrs. Ferguson until she closed up and then we went down town to do some shopping.</p> <p>Sunday Apr. 24th. Raining in morning. Beautiful warm day. Went to church, Evangelical in the Morning and ours at night. Went to S.S. Mother came up after Church and stayed until S.S. time. Called on Mrs. Hooper (Charles and I) after S.S. At church at night Mr. Tuer took exception to Mr McDonald's note in The Enterprise connecting him with the "4 Ministers"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>who did not give weight of influence to help Referendum. Also announced that he would go as soon as he got a call. Julius and Charlie went to the Manse to see him after church and Alice and I came on home where the men joined us later.</p> <p>Monday April 26th.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Wrote a letter for Julius &amp; studied some history. Wrote to Lillian Esplen, Dorothy, Frank &amp; Margaret Hewitt. Charles Julius went to Mrs. Irvine's funeral and acted as a pall-bearer. Went down to post letters and to pay some bills. Wrote to Clare, took it down to post &amp; walked to Davison's for Julius ' laundry. Took it back to office and then went to the top of North hill for a walk. After tea Mr. J.E Campbell spent the evening until late train. Sat outside on Veranda, very warm. Went to late train with Mrs. Tuer to meet Mrs. Smith and carried her suit-case to</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the Manse &amp; went in for a few minutes.</p> <p>Tuesday April 26th.</p> <p>Very hot day. Discussed with Mr. Lipsett rose hedge etc. Studied recitation Typed Income Tax Returns (3 separately) for Julius. After dinner went down town and had a walk with Miss Evans. Mrs. Hooper called me (was out at the back) and I went over to see her. In the afternoon called at Mrs. Biehn's to invite her to postponed euchre party. Also at Mrs Beattie's (telephoned the others) After tea Mr. McNeel called and took me for a drive in his car. Then Julius and I went up to see Mr. Kyle and called at Charlie's on way home. Had riddles with children.</p> <p>Wednesday April 27th.</p> <p>Raining in the afternoon. Wrote a couple of letters for Julius. Went down town in the morning to do some shopping for euchre party at night. Called at Mrs. Beattie's. Plants arrived from Horticultural Society. After dinner dusted Dorothy's room and Spare</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>room, helped get out dishes bring down tables, arranged flowers etc. Then went down town for ham etc. At party (postponed on account of Frank's illness) Mr. &amp; Mrs. Caldwell, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Leitch (Mr Leitch away). Dr. &amp; Mrs. Mair, Mrs. Biehn, Mrs. Safana, Charlie, Alice, Grace Steven, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Cobean, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Beattie. (Dr. Biehn &amp; Mr. Leitch away who were to be at other party and Alice &amp; Grace took their places.) Had a nice time.</p> <p>Thursday April 28th.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Mrs. Beattie was here in the Morning and we planned out flowers etc. Then I went down there to return her cards. Planted My pink and blue border. Went to Johnston's at 3 o'clock for my elocution letter{lesson?}. Called at Crow's, Wilson's, Mc Donald's. Sanderson's, Davey's and at Dobie to invite Miss Evans and at Milne's to invite Miss Millar to a party to-morrow night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr. Sears was here for tea. I superintended Mr. Phillips Who planted My yellow and purple border. Wrote to Clare and Dorothy.</p> <p>Friday April 29th.</p> <p>Rained all day and in evening. Busy in the Morning selecting the questions for examination papers for party. Went down town to do some shopping. After dinner typed the exam. papers. Helped make the sandwiches (had to go down town for more ham) and fix up boxes (lunch) and paper them up for my School party. Fixed flowers and got tea and ready for guests. Present: Mr. &amp; Mrs. Wilson (H.S. Principal) Miss Millar &amp; Miss Evans (of H.S. Staff) (Miss McCullough away for week end). Mrs. Leitch (Mr L away) and Mrs. Crow. Charlie and Alice, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Sanderson, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Davey, Mr. &amp; Mrs. McDonald, Mr. &amp; Mrs. McNeel, and Mrs. Beattie came to help me. Had Chocolate bars (9 kinds 2 of each) for selecting partners. Exam was</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>a Success and everybody had a good time. Alice and Mrs. Wilson won 1st prize (Box of Lemon and raspberry drops and a note book) and Mr. McNeel and Mr. Sanderson the booby (scribbling books.)</p> <p>Saturday April 30th.</p> <p>Much cooler to-day. Still cloudy. Darned my Stockings. Went down town for Meat. Duncan was up. "Lily" Bunn leaves to-day as she is not a success in the office. Went to the office in the afternoon. After tea called at the Manse to see Mrs. Smith who goes back to Toronto on Monday Morning &amp; then went down to Public Library to change some books and stayed to help Mrs. Ferguson until closing time.</p> <p>Sunday May 1st.</p> <p>Quite Cold. Was wishing I had not put my fur coat away. Went to Church twice and to S.S. Called to see Mrs. Hooper after S.S. and found</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>her up. After church Charlie and Alice were up for awhile.</p> <p>Monday May 2nd.</p> <p>Went to the office. Did up "Life" &amp; "N Y Times" at noon. Still cold. Spent the office afternoon in the office but called at the Manse on the way down. In the evening wrote to Frank, Nell, Miss Ward and Douglas Nickle (to send him recipe for Bakewell pudding.)</p> <p>Tuesday May 3rd.</p> <p>Went to the office and had a satisfactory day's work. After tea went to the Red Cros Meeting in the Council Chamber to hear Miss Clayton's address on Health Campaign of Red Cross. Went from there to Oddfellows' banquet, 196 at tables. Frenchman played "Marseillaise" on cornet. Good programme. Good eats. Charlie &amp; Julius both spoke. Got home at Midnight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday May 4th.</p> <p>Spent the day at the office. Went to Miss Milne's in the Morning to select a style for my blue tricollete dress. After tea shampooed my hair. Cool so had fire in the library. Planted some holly hocks at noon</p> <p>Thursday May 5th.</p> <p>Spent Morning at the office. Went to Johnston's for my elocution lesson at 3 o'clock. Went on downtown and got some pansies. Went to Beattie's but no one at home. After tea spent some time in the garden directing Mr. Phillips. Then went to Beattie's with him for some phlox, Delphiniums, and sweet William. Afterwards wrote to Clare, Dorothy and Frank.</p> <p>Friday May 6th.</p> <p>Spent the day at the office. After tea went to Miss Meuses' Recital in the Methodist church basement. Then went from there to the Band Concert where Julius was chairman.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday May 7th.</p> <p>Fine day but still cool. Was at the office all day. (Went down in the Morning for Meat and took it home.) After tea went up to see Mr. Kyle - found him sitting up in the dining room, then called at Mother's. Mother just going to bed &amp; only Isabel and Frances at home. At noon went to Mrs. Beattie's to see her about some seeds, no one there so went to barn where I found her.</p> <p>Sunday May 8th.</p> <p>Nice day but cool. Went to church twice and to S.S. Went to see Mrs. Hooper after S.S.; found her suffering a good deal of pain. Adjutant Martin arrived about 5.30. He went to church with us. Then we went over to the Town Hall where Mr. Martin gave an address on "The Work of the Salvation Army" He came to the house afterwards and I gave him a supper of sandwiches &amp; tea and he left just after Midnight to drive to London.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday May 9th.</p> <p>Went down town for Meat and bought it home, then went to the office. Called at Beattie's at noon but no one home. Bells came home from California on the noon train. Spent the afternoon at the office and after tea Charles and I called at the Bells. Watered my seed boxes at noon.</p> <p>Tuesday May 10th.</p> <p>Charles had to go to Durham to Court. Went on early train to Hanover and drove from there to return on late train. Spent the day at the office. Mr. Caldwell and I cleared out the filing cabinets. After tea went up to see Mother but she was out. Met Charlie and Allie coming down town so came back with them and went to the Public Library with Alice Jean to get books about battles of Somme &amp; Vimy for History at school to-morrow. Nice day. Wrote to Dorothy. Received roses she sent me for Mother's Day (Sunday). Wrote to Frank.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday May 11th.</p> <p>Charles had to go back to Hanover on the early train to take a case in the Court there. I went down for Meat and brought it home and went back for The Globe. Nothing to do at the office. Went to Charlie's store with a book for Margaret and Alice to get their note on Vimy &amp; Somme out of.</p> <p>Thursday May 12th.</p> <p>Went to the office in the Morning. After dinner - (had lunch at a quarter to 12 and left at 12) Mr. &amp; Mrs. Beattie, Julius and I went to Walkerton. Julius had a Meeting of "Mothers' Pensions Board" and Mr. Beattie and I went to Norrish's and got some plants - had ice cream at Erman's and went for a walk. Came home via Hanover and had to go around a block to miss road work. In Hanover Julius went to see Mrs. Gross in business. While Mrs. Beattie and I tried to procure some plants from the Horticultural</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Society but no one in charge. Got home about 6 o'clock. Wrote to Clare. Mrs. Beattie, Julius and I went to the Methodist Church to hear Miss Frances Nickawa, the Cree Indian elocutionist who is said to be a Second Pauline Johnson. She was very good indeed in her Indian numbers and, although very homely when dressed in her white gown, looked quite presentable in her Indian costume. Not yet a Pauline Johnson. Cool East wind - one Short shower.</p> <p>Friday May 13th</p> <p>Few showers to-day. Was at the office. At 2 p.m. went to Johnston's for my last lesson in elocution as Myrle leaves next week. Went from there to the office and worked the rest of the afternoon. (Went to Miss Milne's in the Morning to fit My tricolette dress. After tea Mr. Lipsett, Reginald, Julius and I planted one rose hedge between Lipsett's and our garden. Mrs. Beattie sent up some</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>phlox and a delphinium root which I planted and then went down there with her pot. Found Mrs. Ferguson there. Recited "The Pilot of the Plains", "Marguerite de Roberval" "Rizpah" "Madeleine de Verchères "Fra Giacomo" "At Half Mast" and "Seventy-Nine". Went to the Station with Mrs. Beattie to take an express parcel up and then came home to find Duncan here as usual on Friday night.</p> <p>Saturday May 14th.</p> <p>Cool. Went for Meat in the morning which I send up with Jamie Thomson. Went to the office. Did a good day's work. At noon planted some flower seeds. After tea Mrs. Beattie came over and we planted about half our seeds in the back garden. Then went up to Mother's and took up Margaret's book as her birthday to-morrow. Mother not there so we called at Faulkness's to see Mother. Left Mrs. Beattie at Lustig's Where I got Milk and bacon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Went to Station to meet Margaret Hewitt. Talked some time.</p> <p>Sunday May 15th.</p> <p>Quite cold day. Went to church, Julius, Margaret and I in the Morning. Went to S.S. After s.s. went to see Mrs. Hooper. Found her somewhat better. Julius and Margeret went to the "Anglican" church at night and, as I was tired, I stayed at home. Mother came up after church and Charlie called for her in the car.</p> <p>Monday May 16th. Monday May 16th.</p> <p>Did My Mending. After dinner Margaret and I went for a walk up to the cemetery via Baptist Church and back by 2nd Concession Street. Mrs. Beattie and I planted the rest of our flower seeds. Julius went to Mission Band entertainment (pictures of "Ben Hur". Both Margaret and I have bad colds. Wrote to Dorothy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday May 17th.</p> <p>As Margaret was feeling weak and wretched with her cold she spent the day in bed. Took up her meals and was up several times. Went to the office at 10 a.m. and worked until dinner time. Felt wretched after dinner so had a tiny snooze. As Margaret was sleeping went down to see Mrs. Tuer. Watered my borders planted some columbine and put aster seeds in round bed in front of library window. Wrote to Dorothy. Went down to post letter and to Public Library to help Josie Stanley who is taking Mrs. Ferguson's place while she is in Toronto.</p> <p>Wednesday May 18th.</p> <p>Little warmer to-day. Margaret stayed in bed until dinner time. I worked at the office all Morning and finished My letters and two probates at the house after dinner. Margaret was reading and writing letters so I wrote to Frank, Nell, Dorothy, Homer</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Juker. (Wanted to bring an entertainment there) Miss McNaughton (for Mrs. McGregor and to Doug. Nickle to congratulate him upon passing his Exam (to be called to the bar to-morrow.) Went to post office to post my letters and called at Johnston's to say good bye to Myrle and Alwilda who leave in the Morning for Flint to visit Allie and then, being joined by Jean at Sarnia, got on to Edmonton.</p> <p>Thursday May 19th.</p> <p>Margaret stayed in bed all day. Dr. Rannie was up in the Morning &amp; decided headache was from cold. Went to office &amp; did some work. Finished it at home. Went to see Copey and Barbara Halliday and Mrs. Leslie. After tea went down town to get some Medicine for Margaret. Found Mrs. Beattie at {lacing?} barn &amp; called on her there. Letter from Adelaide. Frank seems weaker. Think I must go out to P.A. {Prince Albert} when Dorothy comes home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday May 20th.</p> <p>Very warm. Went to office for awhile in the Morning. Margaret got up at 11 o'clock. Typed my letters at home after dinner. Tied up clematis. Margaret and I went for a walk. Went to Mrs. Beattie's before tea. Wrote to Clare &amp; Dorothy. After tea watered my borders. Duncan was up and Mr. Parsons demonstrating the Hoover sweeper which Julius purchased.</p> <p>Saturday May 21st.</p> <p>Went down for Meat and did the entries, some letters and some filing at the office. In the afternoon Margaret and I went for a walk and after tea I planted some flower seeds and played tennis in Duncan's place until he came. (Miss Leslie, Julius &amp; Mr. Caldwell the other three) Mrs. M.A. &amp; Mr. M.A. called to see Mrs. Hewitt amd Mrs. Caldwell called also. Went to Public Library for awhile to help Josie Stanley. Charlie had a wire from Adelaide Saying Frank worse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday May 22nd.</p> <p>Showery and thundery all day. Julius and I went to Church in the Morning and to S.S. A Meeting of teachers after S.S. Just at church time severe thunder storm was on. We did not go to Church. Charlie came up after Church and about 9.30 a telephone message from Dick said they had got a telegram saying Frank had gone.</p> <p>Monday May 23rd.</p> <p>Went up to see Mother in the Morning. Resigned to have Frank go that he may not suffer longer. Funeral is to be in Chesley. Wrote quite a number of letters for Charlie after dinner. (Planted my Morning glories and butterfly flowers before dinner.) Margaret and I walked down to Mr. William Elliot's Mill via Mill Street and came home via Long Street. Then I went downtown to write another letter and to get some</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>bread. After tea worked in the garden for an hour, then helped Mrs. Ryan cut up pineapples for preserving. Wrote to Dorothy and took my letter to the station walking back with Julius who had gone over to send a wire to Jack Reed.</p> <p>Tuesday May 24th.</p> <p>Rained Most of the night. Cooler but cloudy. Went to P.O. for the Mail before breakfast as this is a holiday. Did considerable work for Charles. Planted some seeds in the garden. Went for a walk to Mr. W. Elliot's Mill with Margaret. Washed my hair after tea. Mrs. Beattie was over for a few minutes. Raining in the evening.</p> <p>Wednesday May 25th.</p> <p>Cloudy and cool. Julius went to Owen Sound. (Motor-car) to attend a case. Typed account of Frank's life for Enterprise before breakfast. Typed 2 copies of Saskatchewan Probate (Had to be all typed. Took up one bed of tulips and went down town for the Mail.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>After dinner took up the tulips in the other bed and Margaret and I went to call on Mrs. M.A. Halliday and then took a walk over Overhead Bridge. Did some gardening after tea and Mr. Phillips put in the geraniums and ageratums. Charles got home in time for tea.</p> <p>Thursday May 26th.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Went down for Meat in the Morning. Went down for the Mail after dinner (half holiday so no one got it) and spent the rest of the time with Margaret. Julius and I went to the station with her. After tea did some watering and went up to see Mother. Charlie, Alice, Grace Steven and I had a drive around the 5 Mile block &amp; Charlie brought me home. (Before I went up the hill wrote to Mrs. McCaul &amp; Dorothy and Mrs. Leitch and Mrs. Crow called to see me.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday May 27th</p> <p>Beautiful day. Dusted Dorothy's room and Guest Room. Typed a poem for the scrapBook and cleared up Library. Went down town to do some shopping. Did some watering. Mr. &amp; Mrs. McNeel and Mr. Tuer called in the evening. Mr. McNeel drove us to the station to meet Adelaide, her sister, Florence Hazelton, Nell, Dick, Doug, Clare &amp; Jack. All went up to the house. Nell, Dick and Doug came back to stay at our house.</p> <p>Saturday May 28th.</p> <p>Nell and I drove up to the house in the Morning and Dick and Doug. went out to the Lillicos. At 10 o'clock we went up to the funeral. Isabel coming up to our house to play with Douglas. Frank looked very nice. Just as though he were sleeping. Mr. Tuer took the funeral service. Tidied up the room after the service was over. Nell stayed for tea. Charles, Isabel, Doug and I had tea at our house. I played</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>seven up with the children. Planted 36 asters after tea. Showery to-day. Thunder storm as the funeral left the house. Frank died in a thunder storm and was buried in a thunder storm. Poor Adelaide and poor Mother. Isabel and Doug went with Mrs. Ryan to have a ride on the Merry go round at the Park. (here for 3rd of June.) Heavy shower came up just after they left. Took coats and umbrella over to the park for them. Dick left on the afternoon train.</p> <p>Sunday May 29th.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Hot. Charles and I went to church in the morning. (Nell and Doug stayed at home.) Went to S.S. Patriotic Day. Children's Choir which also sang in church at night - the regular choir sitting in the back gallery. After s.s. we went to the cemetery and then on up to see Mother, Clare &amp; the rest. The rest were out for a drive. After Church (Got sandwiches ready before I went)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Adelaide, Miss Hazelton, Alice, Clare, Jack, Charlie, Duncan, Isabel and Frances came up.</p> <p>Monday May 30th.</p> <p>Beautiful Mornng. Got up at half past five and went to train with Nell and Doug. All went away but Adelaide who is to remain for a few days. Called at the Manse on the way to the office. Worked rest of the morning and all afternoon at the office: (Wrote to Miss Small before breakfast. Went to Mrs. Beattie's and Mrs. Green's after tea. Mr. Wilson, Miss Millar and Miss McCullough called in regard to High School Float for June 3rd. Watered my geranium beds. Called on Mrs. Hooper and then went to the Manse with a church certificate. Was going up to see Adelaide but found she had gone for a drive to Tara.</p> <p>Tuesday May 31st.</p> <p>Beautiful day but cool. Spent the Morning at the office and the</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>afternoon until 2.30. Had my dress fitted in morning. Julius went to Walkerton to Went up to Mother's at 3 o'clock and Adelaide came back with me and had tea at our house. Charlie and Mother came up after tea and Charlie returned at 10 p.m. to take them home.</p> <p>Wednesday June 1st.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Still rather cool. Went to the office in the Morning. Fitted my dress. Went to office after dinner until 2.30. Julius went to Walkerton at 1 p.m. to a Trustee Association Meeting and got home at 11 p.m. Went up to Mother's at 2.45 p.m. and then went to the train to see Adelaide off. (Mother, Charlie Alice Jack and I.) Went back to office &amp; worked until 6 o'clock. Went to Mrs. Beattie's for Snapdragon plants. Showed Mr. Phillips where to put them, helped him &amp; put in some seeds. Went to the Manse to see Mrs. Tuer</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>but found everybody out.</p> <p>Thursday June 2nd.</p> <p>Nice day. Planted about 100 snapdragon plants. Went to the office. Miss Milne phoned for me but when I went down had someone from the country so am to go in the afternoon. Watered the snapdragons at noon. Spent the afternoon at the office. Planted nasturtiums after tea. Hunted out flags for Mr. Caldwell. Julius and I walked over to park to see Palmer's Circus (Merry-go-Round etc.) Then went to Mrs. Beattie's to see about parade for Horticultural Society. Came home for poles and then came home a second time for hat for Doris McCoy. Raining hard. Wrote to Clare.</p> <p>Friday June 3rd.</p> <p>Celebration day and it rained all night &amp; did not clear up until late afternoon. Parade</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>at 11 a.m. instead of 10 a.m. Decorated the verandah with curtains only. Went down to school ground to help Mrs. Beattie assemble the children, vegetables and flowers, that Who represented the Horticultural float. Called on Mrs. Tuer and Miss Smith while I was waiting for Mrs. Beattie. As Races were called off in the afternoon, did not go to grounds but Julius did. Went to P.O. for mail. Spent an hour at the Manse. After tea typed report for London Free Press and Julius and I went to the concert in the rink. Movie "Mickey." Cleared up cold.</p> <p>Saturday June 4th.</p> <p>Quite cool. Spent the Morning at the office. Darned socks at noon. Went to office in the afternoon and after tea went to the Public Library to help Josie Stanley give out books. Julius and Mr. Caldwell had a game of tennis after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday June 5th.</p> <p>Went to church twice and to S.S. Captain Lawson of Toronto occupied the pulpit both Morning and evening. He stayed at the hotel but was here for tea. Went to see Mrs. Tuer after Church in the Morning &amp; found Mr. Tuer was home. Called on Mrs. Hooper after S.S. and Charlie came to take her for a drive. As she could not go I went out to McTavish's corner for a little drive. Armand and Mr. Halliday came over after tea and after church at night we went over to see Armand and Copey who go away in the Morning.</p> <p>Monday Tuesday June 6.</p> <p>Went to the office in the morning. At 1:30 p.m. went to Park for races, postponed from June 3rd., with Mr. &amp; Mrs. Beattie and Mrs. Crow. Car parked between Mr. M.A. Halliday's and Mr. Walter Bunns's. Julius joined us for awhile but had to leave at 5 o'clock to go to the office with some</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Men. I got home at 8.30 p.m. Last race driver fined $25 for not driving to {wire?} and another driver put in his place. Two horse had to run off and the pulled horse won. Typed report for London Free Press which Julius took to the Station. Fixed up S.S. collections (2 Sundays) and ordered Supplies and wrote letter enclosing Patriotic Sunday collection.</p> <p>Tuesday June 7th.</p> <p>Nice day. Still rather cool. Took S.S. Collection to Bank and got my three money orders away. Worked at office all Morning. Typed an article for Jack McDonald (Charles note on 3rd of June) for Enterprise. Wrote &amp; typed an Editorial on The Parade for Jack and wrote up the Parade for him &amp; took them to him. Worked at office in afternoon. Throat got very sore so went to Dr. Rannie's and had it burned. After tea watered My borders, Snap</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>dragons, and geraniums &amp; planted some seeds. Went to Public Library and then went up to see Mother. Met her coming home from Faulkner's.</p> <p>Wednesday June 8th.</p> <p>Went down town for some groceries for picnic to Kincardine. A Deputation going to county council for Grant to Muskoka Consumptive Hospital. Charlie &amp; Charles on deputation, our car (Charlie's) Charlie, Charles, Alice, Grace Steven, Jack and myself. Beautiful day. Stopped at Inverhuron for our dinner (wayside lunch) on the beach. Alice, Grace, Jack &amp; I spent the afternoon lying on the Beach. At 6 p.m. Charlie and Charles arrive in Mr. Malcolm Marmon car and Mr. Malcolm drove us up to the Golf Links and showed us cottage on Golf property. Had</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>lunch on Kincardine Beach &amp; left for home a few minutes after seven. Lovely drive home. Route - Tiverton, Underwood, Lovat, Paisley. Got home about 9 p.m.</p> <p>Thursday June 9th.</p> <p>Fine day. Little shower in the Morning. Spent some time trying to get earring out of Mrs. Ryan's ear. Went to the office in the Morning. Half-holiday. Went up to see Mother in the afternoon and took her some snapdragon plants. Charlie, Duncan, Frances &amp; Isobel drove me home in the car via William Elliot's Mill. Watered all my flower beds. Charles &amp; Mr. Caldwell played tennis at 5 p.m. and after tea Duncan came up and played with his Uncle Charlie &amp; found out how little he knew about the game. Darned my stockings. Mrs. Ryan went to Dr. Morgan and it took him about 15 min. to get her ear</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>ring out of her ear and she has a very sore ear. Duncan stayed for the evening. Wrote to Clare, Sophia Albright (for Clare) Mrs. Blair and Nell,</p> <p>Friday June 9 10th.</p> <p>Very hot. At the office all day. Duncan up at noon. Harold Mair &amp; Bert Krug came up to play tennis with Charles &amp; Mr. Caldwell who beat them. Mrs. Beattie and I planted some Swiss chard &amp; some Chinese cabbage. A thunder storm stopped the game and our gardening. Wrote to Mr. Phillips and Mrs. Pringle.</p> <p>Saturday June 11th.</p> <p>Rained Most of the night with a few Showers in the Morning. Spent the day at the office. Mr. Caldwell &amp; Charles played Harold Mair &amp; Bert Krug at tennis. "Antiques" beat. Planted out some flowers and weeded some of back flower garden. Went to Public Library. Mrs. T. not home yet?</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>called at the Manse to ask Mr. Tuer to take S.S. to morrow as M.A. ill with lumbago. Very cool in the evening.</p> <p>Sunday June 12th.</p> <p>Nice day but cool. Went to church &amp; S.S. Mother came up after church. Went over to M.A.'s to get hymns for S.S. Called on Mrs. Hooper. Went to church at night. Only Charlie there so he did not come up. Fire in grate in evening.</p> <p>Monday June 13th.</p> <p>Did some work in the garden before breakfast. Went to the office. Went back after dinner. Got through about 4 o'clock and went to see Mrs. Leslie. Called in the Morning to see Mrs. Leitch. After tea did some weeding. Charles, Mr. Caldwell, Harold Mair &amp; Roy Reid played tennis. Went to Meeting of Public Library Board. Not enough there- just Dr. Rannie Mr. C. Ankenmann &amp; Myself so Meeting postponed. Quite cool all day &amp; especiallly so at night. Mr. Lamb putting oak floor down in hall upstairs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday June 14th.</p> <p>As Charles going to Walkerton at 11.30 a.m. &amp; busy getting case ready I did not go to the office but spent the Morning working in the garden while Duncan and Mr. Tuer played tennis. Warmer but still cool. Went down for Mail in afternoon, case settled in Walkerton so Charles got home earlier than he expected. Isabel came up with me to look for paper dolls. Went down town for Meat &amp; to get her a Ladies Home Journal. Watered and weeded after tea while Charles, Mr. Caldwell, Bert &amp; Harold played tennis Learned a new recitation "Poppies" after tea.</p> <p>Wednesday June 15th.</p> <p>Fine day. Did a little weeding before breakfast. Went to the office. At noon called to see Mrs. Beattie. Went to office for afternoon. Weeded and watered after tea. Harold &amp; Roy Reid played Mr. Caldwell &amp; Charles after tea. "Antiques" won. Charles and I went to the station to meet Dorothy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mrs. Ferguson came home, too, so we went round to her home with her. As usual Dorothy and I talked until midnight.(Watered &amp; weeded.)</p> <p>Thursday June 16th.</p> <p>Nice day. Went to the office in the afternoon morning. Half holiday. Went to store with Dorothy in the Morning. Dorothy &amp; Mr. Caldwell played Charles &amp; Mr. Tuer at tennis - Dorothy &amp; Mr. C. winning. I wrote to Clare and Nell. In the evening went to a party out at Smellie's with the Beattie's. Had good time. Good crowd there. Recited "Seventy-nine" and "Marguerite De Roberval. Came home in Mr. Smellie's car. Rained hard in night.</p> <p>Friday June 17.</p> <p>Fine day. Went to office in Morning and in afternoon for awhile. At noon went to see Mrs. Beattie. At 4.40 p.m. Dorothy called at office &amp; we had ice cream at Buckley's and came home. Did some gardening. Charles, Mr. Caldwell, Harold Mair &amp; Roy Reid played tennis. Went</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>down to the Manse (after doing a little gardening) with some snap dragons. Charleie &amp; Allie &amp; Duncan were here when I got home.</p> <p>Saturday June 18th.</p> <p>Stayed home in the Morning and was busy mending all forenoon. Went to the office in the afternoon. Mother came up and stayed for tea. Went up with her to give Isabel her book &amp; ball for her birthday. Called at the Public Library &amp; got some books.</p> <p>Sunday June 19th.</p> <p>Was sick all night (old pain in my side) and stayed in bed until 10 o'clock. Mother came up after church. Went to S.S. Charlie called for Mother. Went over to see Mrs. Hooper. Did not go to church at night. Went down to the Manse with a pulpit notice. Charlie &amp; Alice and Margaret were up after church at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday June 20th.</p> <p>Washed my hair in the Morning. Called at the Manse on the way to the office in the afternoon. Watered the flower beds after tea. Dorothy played tennis in the afternoon and Charles had to go to the country. Wrote a note to Clare after tea. Mr. Vickers finished the floors up this afternoon.</p> <p>Tuesday June 21.</p> <p>Helped Dorothy make a cord for her blue sweater. Went to the office &amp; was kept busy until 5.30 p.m. Watered my flower beds and weeded a bed at the back. Dorothy, Vi Mair, Mr. Caldwell and Charles had a game on so of tennis. Charles and I went to a party at Miss Smellie's (given for Mr. Jas. Smellie) Recited "Marguerite De Roberval" and "Poppies". Present: Mr. &amp; Mrs. Bell, Miss Bell, Dr. &amp; Mrs. Rannie, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Leitch, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Chas. Smellie, Mr. James Smellie, Mr Wm. Smellie, Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Crow, Mrs. Biehn, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Beattie and Charlie. (Allie too tired to go). Awfully hot.</p> <p>Wednesday June 22nd.</p> <p>Very hot. Got furniture back into llbrary this morning. Put the shells back on the shelf. Went to the office &amp; was busy all the time. At noon made the balls for Dorothy's sweater. At office until 6 p.m. Weeded under the flag pole. Went down to the Manse to get S.S. stamp but although doors all open no one answered the bell. Dorothy down at Mair's as Vi keeping house.</p> <p>Thursday June 23rd.</p> <p>Very hot. Spent Morning at the office. Called at Manse on the way down to get S.S. stamps. Dorothy caught up to me there and went down town with me. After dinner Mr. M.A. H. called up and asked me to go to the S.S. convention in Paisley. He, Florence Leslie and I went in his</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>"limosine." Charlie gave an address which was very good. Mr. Fletcher outside speaker. Got home about 6.30 p.m. After tea I went down for the Mail (holiday) and then watered the flower beds with hose. Mrs. Beattie and I then adjourned to the back yard &amp; had a weeding bee. Mts. Beattie came in and stayed awhile. Dorothy out. Somewhat cooler to-night.</p> <p>Friday June 24th.</p> <p>Cooler to-day. A couple of very tiny showers. Planted the bed next tennis courts with Celosia and Snapdragon before I went to the office. While home at noon wrote to Irene Frazier and Jean Maxwell. Typed poem for Mr. Tuer and took it to the Manse on the way to office. No one answered bell so put it on piano. Dorothy had Ida Halladay, Jean Krug and Vi Mair here playing bridge. After tea went to Musicale at Mrs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Campbell's and recited "Marguerite de Roberval." Duncan spent the evening here. Charles at church decorating for Red Cross service on Sunday. Dorothy went to dance. Called at Manse again at 6 p.m. to see that Mr Tuer got the poem. Wrote to Clare. Stamped the tickets (207) (for the S.S. picnic to Southampton on July 7th.) at noon.</p> <p>Saturday June 25th.</p> <p>Hot day. Went for meat in the Morning and brought it home. Then took S.S. collection to bank and went to the office. Mr. Caldwell went to Owen Sound in the afternoon. I was at the office. Charles and I walked around by the church, to see decorations for Red Cross Sunday. After tea watered the flower beds and cut the grass around the geranium beds while Charles mowed the lawn as Mr. Phillips still laid up.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mrs. Beattie came over and we weeded a couple more flower beds. Dorothy out.</p> <p>Sunday June 26th.</p> <p>Awfully hot day. Went to church twice and to S.S. Charles spoke at the Oddfellows' Decoration service at the Cemetery in the afternoon. As it was so hot I did not go up. Dorothy went down to stay with Mrs. Tuer while we were at church at night and I called for her after church. Red Cross Sunday so I stayed after church to help take down our flags. Charles and Alice were up for awhile. Wrote letters of sympathy to Mrs. Gillies, Nicola, and Mrs. (Dr.) June Halliday, Minto, N.D.</p> <p>Monday June 27th.</p> <p>Very hot day. As I was not needed at the office this morning I spent the Whole Morning weeding. Fixed up the border under the dining room windows. Got my S.S.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>collection ready and took it down after dinner. Did some work for Mr. Caldwell. Charles was not feeling well so went home early. After tea did the watering. Then knit at Dorothy's baby sweater and wrote to Miss Ward &amp; Delphine Mainwaring.</p> <p>Tuesday June July 28th.</p> <p>Hot again - looked like rain but didn't rain. Worked all Morning in the garden - weeded and dug the border behind the play house. Charles went to Owen Sound on a case. Left here at 11.30 a.m., got back about 8.30 p.m. Went down for the Mail &amp; paper called at office - not needed. Went up to see Mrs. Marklevitz. Knit 26 rows on Dorothy's baby Jacket (for Eva Nellon) and Mrs. Beattie came over and we did some more weeding. Cooler to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday June 29th.</p> <p>Very hot day. Knit 26 rows on Dorothy's sweater and finished one front. Took some arrowroot over to Mrs. Hooper who has not been so well. Went to the office in the Morning and went back for awhile in the afternoon. Went around to Leslie's to get Florence to come &amp; play tennis. I watered the flowers while Dorothy, Florence, Mr. Caldwell &amp; Mr. Mickle played. Dorothy and I went to hear the Napierville College Glee G Club. Very good.</p> <p>Thursday June 30th.</p> <p>Got up at 5.50 a.m. &amp; went to station to see Charlie away to N.Y. and Duncan Toronto. Charlie to drive back with Jack &amp; Clare. Weeded in vegetable garden (with Charles) for an hour before breakfast. At 9. a.m. Dorothy and I started for Walkerton with Charles &amp; Mr. Beattie. While Charles attended Mothers' Pension Meeting Dorothy &amp; I</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed programme of Girls' Glee Club, of North-Western College, Napierville, Illinois}</p> <p>GIRLS' GLEE CLUB</p> <p>of North-Western College</p> <p>NAPIERVILLE, ILLINOIS</p> <p>PROGRAM</p> <p>SEASON 1921</p> <p>PERSONNEL</p> <p>First Soprano.</p> <p>Florence Umbreit, '22... Napierville, Ill. Lena Draeger, '22...Juneau, Wis. Edna Kluckhohn, '24...Reddick, Ill.</p> <p>Second Soprano.</p> <p>Veda Browns, '21 ...Huntington, Ind. Lula Kuske, ' 22 ...Hutchinson, Minn. Helen Tallman...Eola, Ill.</p> <p>First Alto.</p> <p>Carlie Ruth, ' 22...South Bend, Ind. Allie Schneider, ' 22...Blue Earth, Minn. Ruth Dissinger,' 22...Abilene, Kans.</p> <p>Second Alto.</p> <p>Harriet Kraushar, '21 ... Napierville, Ill. Marguerite Moser, ' 24...Hiawatha, Kans.</p> <p>Accompanist.</p> <p>Lorraine Shrock, '23... Kokomo, Ind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed programme of Girls' Glee Club, of North-Western College, Napierville, Illinois page 2}</p> <p>PROGRAM</p> <p>PART I.</p> <p>Birds Are Singing .......Thomas The Club Solo....Selected Florence Umbreit Deep River..... Burleigh Dinah.... Clayton Johns The Club Reading....Selected Veda Browns A Bowl of Roses .....Clark Wouldn't That be Queer....Beach The Club</p> <p>PART 11</p> <p>How Sweet the Moonlight...Caldicott Only to Thee....Saint-Saens The Club Duet....Selected Misses Umbreit and Tallmann To a Wild Rose...MacDowell Twilight....Friml The Club Carmena....Wilson The Club Reading.....Selected Veda Browns North-Western and Why? The Club</p> <p>Program Subject to Change.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed programme of Girls' Glee Club, of North-Western College, Napierville, Illinois page 3}</p> <p>ITINERARY</p> <p>June 10-12 South Bend, Ind.</p> <p>June 11-12....Niles, Mich.</p> <p>June 13.....Bremen, Ind.</p> <p>June 14....Waterloo, Ind.</p> <p>June 15...Perrysburg, Ohio</p> <p>June 16.... Toledo, Ohio</p> <p>June 17.....Monroe, Mich.</p> <p>June 18-21 ....Detroit, Mich.</p> <p>June 22.................................</p> <p>Rodney, Ont. Canada</p> <p>June 23......Stratford, Ont.</p> <p>June 24....Milverton, Ont.</p> <p>June 25-26.......Ayton, Ont.</p> <p>June 26..........Mildmay, Ont.</p> <p>June 27.....Hanover, Ont.</p> <p>June 28.....Elmwood, Ont.</p> <p>June 29....Chesley, Ont.</p> <p>June 20.......Mildmay, Ont.</p> <p>July 1........Elmira, Ont.</p> <p>July 2-3 .... Tavistock, Ont.</p> <p>July 4....... Hamilton, Ont.</p> <p>July 5... Campden, Ont.</p> <p>July 6..... Fenwick, Ont.</p> <p>July 7..... Buffalo, N.Y.</p> <p>July 8...Grand Island, N.Y.</p> <p>July 9-10 Chippawa, Ont.</p> <p>July 10-11.....................</p> <p>Niagara Falls, N.Y.</p> <p><br />July 12....Webster, N.Y.</p> <p>July 13-14..Syracuse, N.Y.</p> <p>July 15...... Oneida, N.Y.</p> <p>Juiy {July} 16.....New York City</p> <p>July 17-18....Newark, N.J.</p> <p>July 19..Philadelphia, Penn.</p> <p>July 20....Easton, Penn.</p> <p>July 21... Washington, D.C.</p> <p>July 22...Pottsville, Penn.</p> <p>July 23-24......................</p> <p>Elizabethville, Penn.</p> <p>July 25......Altoona, Penn.</p> <p>July 26...Pittsburg, Penn.</p> <p>July 27....Vermillion, Ohio</p> <p>(Linwood Park)</p> <p>July 28...Mansfield, Ohio</p> <p>July 29..... Marion, Ohio</p> <p>July 30-31 .....Bucyrus, Ohio</p> <p>Aug. 1......Tiffin, Ohio</p> <p>Aug. 2......Fremont, Ohio</p> <p>Aug. 3....Gibsonburg, Ohio</p> <p>Aug. 4....Findlay, Ohio</p> <p>Aug. 5...Celina, Ohio</p> <p>Aug. 6 ...Ft. Wayne, Ind.</p> <p>Aug. 7-8 Wawasee, Ind.</p> <p>(Oakwood Park)</p> <p>Lula Kuske, Mgr.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed programme of Girls' Glee Club, of North-Western College, Napierville, Illinois page 4}</p> <p>North-Western College NAPIERVILLE, ILLINOIS</p> <p>{Picture in Oval of College building}</p> <p>Modern and Well Equipped Buildings</p> <p>Strong Faculty</p> <p>Healthful and Beautiful Location</p> <p>High Standards of Scholarship</p> <p>Christian Influence</p> <p>Moderate Expense</p> <p>FOUNDED IN 1861</p> <p>COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES</p> <p>Standed 4-year courses leading to B.A. degree, also B.S. degree in Home Economics. Standard pre-medical, pre-law, and pre-engineering courses of one, two and three years. Courses for teachers and for Christian workers.</p> <p>Besides the College there are the Academy, and Schools of Music and of Commerce</p> <p>First Semester Begins Monday, Sept. 12, 1921.</p> <p>For Catalog and Bulletins address</p> <p>E.E.RALL, Phd., President.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>did some shopping, had some ice cream, called on Mrs. Sinclair. Got home about 1 o'clock. Hottest day yet, I think. Knit the other half of Second sleeve in D's Sweater. Went down town. Called at Manse with ice cream brick. After tea watered the garden &amp; weeded for over an hour in the partnership garden (flower) Charles at Preparatory Meeting and Dorothy at Bijou.</p> <p>Friday July 1st.</p> <p>Charles bowling all day in Bowling Tournament. I went down for Morning Mail On the way down called at Mrs. Hooper's with her paper. On the way back called at the Manse. Went down for the Mail in the afternoon and called at the Manse with some watermelon. Went over to get Mrs. Ferguson to go to Southampton to-morrow. Found her in bed with an b abscess. Went down town and got some ice cream. Took some to Mrs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Ferguson &amp; some to Mrs. Hooper. After tea watered and weeded. Dorothy spent the day mostly in bed trying to keep cool. Awfully hot day. 104° on Mr. Leitch's thermometer when I was down town.</p> <p>Saturday July 2nd.</p> <p>Hottest day yet I think. Got up at 5.30 a.m. and started for Southampton. At 6.30 a.m. Charles had to go over. Took Isabel and Frances. Sat on beach awhile &amp; then went to McNeel's Cottage. Isabel &amp; Frances went in for a swim with Burdet and Charles, getting through early, called at Mrs. Whitby's cottage, got a bathing suit and went in too. The girls and I went to the Whitney cottage later, then we called at the Leitch shack (no one there) and then went to hotel for our dinner and got home about 2.15. Found Dorothy preparing sandwiches etc. for a tea for Jean Maxwell &amp; Viola Mair. Helped her and went down town.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>for some groceries for her. Jen Krug phoned asking her to go to Southampton so she left at 5.45. to spend the week end there. After tea I watered the beds and then went over to Mrs. Ferguson's. Went down town for her mail and her shoe. Took them back. Then went to Mrs. Beattie's with a message &amp; finding she had a sore heel came home and got rubber inheels for her &amp; took them over. Went to late train to meet Winnie Ferguson. Train 40 Minutes late.</p> <p>Sunday July 3rd.</p> <p>Hot as ever &amp; no sign of rain. Went to church &amp; called to see Mrs. Ferguson after church. Found her somewhat better. Went to S.S. Did not go to church at night. Mr. M.A. came over. Did some watering to cool off the front. Alice did not come up as Charlie away &amp; walk long &amp; hot. Dorothy got home about 10 p.m. Spent evening trying to keep cool.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday July 4th.</p> <p>Was at the office morning and afternoon. Called to see how Mrs. Ferguson was and then went over to Mrs. Beattie's and she came up and got some plants. After tea Charles, Dorothy, Mother and I went to Hanover. Dorothy went to Engel's and Mother and I went to see the Hahns. As Dorothy had gone for a drive with Dorothy Engel we had wait a half an hour at Engel's for her. 84° in the dining room.</p> <p>Tuesday July 6th.</p> <p>Went to the office morning and afternoon. Called at the Manse at noon to see the new baby boy who arrived at a quarter to 10 a.m. Went over to see how Mrs. Ferguson was and called at Mrs. Beattie's and Mrs. B came back with me to get some plants. Awfully hot. Dorothy &amp; I went to the Library for some books, calling at the Manse on the way so Dorothy could see the</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>baby. Went Met Alice &amp; little Jack who were going up to our place. Dorothy got some ice cream which we had when we got home. Mr. McDonald was there too. Walked to corner with Alice and stayed with Mrs. Tuer while Grace Steven (Nurse) went to get some clothes. Watered.</p> <p>Wednesday July 6th.</p> <p>Hot as ever. 86° in dining room. Made cord and tassels for Dorothy's Mauve sweater. Went to the office and to Miss Milne's and fitted My dress. Dorothy Engel, Mrs. McAlpine (Clara Wright) and her baby Isabel arrived about 11.30 a.m. to spend the day. Went back down town at noon for Ice cream bricks. Went to office in afternoon after playing with young Isabel for an hour. Got home about 5.00 p.m. Girls had tea. Watered. Dorothy left for Southampton at 6.20 p.m. for week end with Wellington &amp; Jen Krug</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Ida Hallady &amp; Ethel Reid and then Dory Englel and friends left. M. Halliday came over to make arrangements for the picnic tomorrow. Went down to Manse to see Mr. Tuer about going. Then went down to Green's to arrange for Mrs. Green and 3 boys to go with Mr. Mickle to-morrow. Little breeze late at night.</p> <p>Thursday July 7th.</p> <p>Very hot. S.S. picnic day. Decided to go to Port Elgin (Nelson's Grove) instead of Southampton so as to have some shade on the beach. Charlie had go to Court in Tara so left at 8.15 a.m. (was up before 6.) and called at John Green's and took Mrs. Green &amp; the children with him &amp; sent the car on to Port Elgin with them &amp; had it come back for him. He got to picnic in the afternoon. I went to the church and helped Mr. Halliday get the cars away. Over 100 went. Then I went to the office until noon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>ar 3 p.m. (holiday) I went to Tuer's and Mrs. Green and I minded the baby. Mrs. Green went at 5 p.m. to get Jim's tea and I kept the babe until 6.30 when Grace Steven got up from her sleep. Went down for the Mail. Charles got home about 10 p.m.</p> <p>Friday July 8th.</p> <p>Very hot. Cloudy and storms all around but all the rain we got in the morning was a couple of showers neither of which lasted over 3 or 4 minutes. Went to the office &amp; was there in the afternoon too. Got home about 5.30. Cut down my anchusa. After tea watered and the weeded under the flag pole. Charles went to Methodist Garden Party at Garner's with Misses Leitch, McNeel and Kellerman. Couple of 5 minutes showers but blissfully cool. Washed my collar &amp; sewed it in my dress again. Alice &amp; Keith</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>called to say that Nell was coming to-morrow. Mr. Caldwell got a Ford car &amp; is taking his holidays. Went to Southampton Tuesday, Port Elgin Wednesday, Owen Sound Thursday. McCullough's Lake Friday Afternoon.</p> <p>Saturday July 9th.</p> <p>Beautiful rain in the Morning but hot again when it was over. Was at the office Morning and afternoon. Clare, Jack, Charlie &amp; Duncan arrived in Clare's car (from New York) about 7 p.m. Weeded the round bed of asters by Library Window. (Water off to instal new electric pump. Went off just at tea time) Charles and I went up to see Clare. As bridge is down we had to walk around by the dam. Dark walk. Then went to store 10 p.m. to see Jack.</p> <p>Sunadt July 10th.</p> <p>Very warm. Went to church in the Morning. Charles and I went in to the Manse to see Baby Tuer. Went to</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>s.s. &amp; as promised went in to see Baby Tuer again. Found Clare, Jack, Mother, Charlie, Alice &amp; Baby Jack here when we came home. No water until 9.15 a.m. this Morning and no Hydro until about 6 p.m. Was tired so did not go to church at night. After church Jack called with his car &amp; took Grace Steven and I for a drive. Dorothy got home from Southampton about 10 p.m.</p> <p>Monday July 11th.</p> <p>Hotter than ever. Was at the office all day. Weeded play house border after tea. Clare, Jack, Isabel, Duncan, Margaret &amp; Sophia started in car for the Lake this Morning. Spent the day at the office. Watered the flowers and weeded by the playhouse.</p> <p>Tuesday July 12th.</p> <p>Went to Miss Milne's in the Morning and spent day at the office (Mr. Caldwell taking his holidays but home to-day) Planted out snap dragons near the flag pole after tea. Celebration in Walkerton - very quiet here. Wrote to Aunt Maggie &amp; Aunt Anaise. Hot.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday July 13th.</p> <p>Still as hot as ever. Was at Miss Milne's and busy at the office all day. Mended Charles' coat at noon and wrote to Nell. Did some watering after tea. Called at Mrs. Beattie's and went to see Mrs. Hooper. Dorothy had Ethel Reid, Mar. McDonald and Vi Mair here playing bridge and I went down for Ice cream for them. Wrote to Miss McEachran (whose Mother died last Wednesday) and to Elizabeth Whitting (to send her picture of the play house.)</p> <p>Thursday July 14th.</p> <p>Was at Miss Milne's in the Morning. Worked hard at the office until half past twelve. Very hot in the Morning but cooled off somewhat towards noon &amp; we had a nice little shower. As Mr. McNeel had to go to see Mr. J.H. Turner near Kincardine Charles, Miss Mary Milne and I went along. It was a beautiful drive - nice cool afternoon. While we were at the</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Turner's Miss Milne and I visited with Barbara Turner (who was entertaining her fiance Jim Kincaide) and Mr. McNeel and Charles each rode the binder for awhule. We went back to Inverhuron Beach and lunched and then called at the Campbell cottage with some parcels for Mrs. Sanderson. Beautiful sunset. Had a nice drive home, having ice cream in Paisley on the way. A very pleasant afternoon.</p> <p>Friday July 15th.</p> <p>Was at the office all day. Mending Dorothy's clothes and puttting "2 " on her bathing suit between times. Watered the Snap dragons and did some weeding. Went to Meeting of Book Committee of Public Library Board and helped select new books. Hot but cooler at night.</p> <p>Saturday July 16th.</p> <p>Cool breeze but very hot in sun. Was at office all day with doses of mending</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>at noon. Did the watering at night and weeded the California some of the new grass spots (where flower beds were) Went to Mrs. Ferguson's at noon with "List of Books" and cheque for Horticultural Society. Also called at Mrs. Beattie's to tell her Charles had weeded up our Chard and Chinese Cabbage. Went to late train with Dorothy who goes to camp to-night. Frances went with her and she was to meet Floyd Buell on the train. Mrs. Ferguson called with a book about 10 o'clock and stayed until after 11. Went to the back gate with her. Pleasantly cool at night.</p> <p>Sunday July 17th.</p> <p>Sun still very hot &amp; no rain. Went to church in the Mornng. Charlie and family motored to Oliphant and took Mother as far as Tara. Went to S.S. After S.S. Charles went up to see Mr. Bell who was bitten yesterday by a dog. I went to see Mrs. Hooper</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>after church and to get Aldyth to go to s.s. so as to be ready to take my place while I am away. I went to Church at but Charles stayed at home. Still hot. After church we went to see Armand &amp; Copey. Wrote to Walk-Over shoe Strap and Mrs. Blair.</p> <p>Monday July 18th.</p> <p>Rained during night. Thunder Storm. Was up closing windows. Went to the office and to the store to see about Dorothy's hat, to Cavill's for same purpose - 3 times. Very heavy showers in Morning, afternoon &amp; evening. Tied up some of the gladiolii. Mrs. Beattie and Mrs. Ferguson were here in the evening. Wrote to Walk-Over, Elizabeth Whittey, Miss Ward and Dorothy. Still raining and pleasantly cool.</p> <p>Tuesday July 19th.</p> <p>Not Scorching hot. Did some weeding in the Morning &amp; some Mending.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Went to the office Morning and afternoon. 1st day of Chautauquay {Chautauqua} but did not go in the afternoon. Called at the Manse in the evening. (1st at Mrs. Hooper's but she was quite ill so did not see her.) Charles and I went to the Chautauquay {Chautauqua}. Very good.</p> <p>Wednesday Tuesday July 20th.</p> <p>Nice day. Did some weeding in the Morning. Was at the office morning and afternoon. Did some Mending at Noon. Called at the Manse. Mr. Tuer going away &amp; Miss Tuer &amp; Mrs. Tuer in charge of baby. Charles and I went to Chautauquay {Chautauqua}. Alice Louise Schrode The Child Wonder Elocutionist and trained birds, pony, cats, dogs, monkeys etc. good.</p> <p>Thursday July 21.</p> <p>Went to Miss Milne's in Morning and to office . Afternoon holiday. Charles and I went to afternoon Chautauquay {Chautauqua}. Gilvan Light Opera &amp; Major Arthur E. Runnels of</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DOMINION CHAUTAUQUAS Present</p> <p>The Gilvan Light Opera Singers</p> <p>Martha Cook, Soprano Thomas Morris, Baritone Thornley S. Jobe, Tenor</p> <p>Hazel Huntley, Contralto Harrison W. Burch, Pianist</p> <p>EVENING PROGRAMME</p> <p>1. Quartette</p> <p>(a) The Dance ---- ----Moszkowski</p> <p>(b) La Paloma ---- ---- ---- Yradier</p> <p>2. Contralto Solo</p> <p>"Love, Lend Thine Aid" (Samson and Delilah) Saint-Saens</p> <p>3. Quartet</p> <p>(a) "Woo Thou, Sweet Muisc" ---- ---- Elgar</p> <p>(b) "When a Maid Comes Knocking" Friml</p> <p>From ("The Firefly")</p> <p>4. Tenor Solo -- Aria from "Faust" -- -- Gounod</p> <p>MR. JOBE</p> <p>5. Scene from "Mafam Butterfly" (in costume) -- Puccini</p> <p>(a) "One Fine Day" --Miss Cook</p> <p>(b) "Flower Duet" ---Miss Cook and Miss Huntley</p> <p>6. Baritone Solo "Over the Desert" -- -- Kellie</p> <p>7. Qaurtette</p> <p>Arrangement of "Sextette" from "Lucia" -- Donizetti</p> <p>8. Piano Solo "Second Hungarian Rhapsody" -- Liszt</p> <p>9. A Condensation of the famous Light Opera</p> <p>"Ruddygore" ---- ----Gilbert &amp; Sullivan</p> <p>BY ENTIRE COMPANY (IN COSTUME)</p> <p>God Save the King</p> <p>(PROGRAMME SUBJECT TO CHANGE)</p> <p>__________________________________________________________</p> <p>TO-MORROW NIGHT - AN EPOCH OF THE EAST</p> <p>"With Allenby in Palestine and Lawrence in Arabia."</p> <p>Superbly Illustrated with Motion Pictures and Exquisitely Colored Views.</p> <p>Most Expensive Travelogue offered in Chautauqua.</p> <p>DR. FREDERIC POOLE</p> <p>Oriental Traveler and Raconteur, direct from Ten Months' Tour in England</p> <p>(Over)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DOMINION CHAUTAUQUAS</p> <p>Present</p> <p>The Percival Vivian Players</p> <p>IN</p> <p>"IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE"</p> <p>A Comedy in Three Acts</p> <p>By Roi Cooper Megrue and Walter Hackett</p> <p>Mary Grayson..................................... Irene Bevans</p> <p>Johnson,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Ralph Earle</p> <p>Comtesse de Beaurien.........................Bertha Broad</p> <p>Rodney Martin.......................................Frank Joyner</p> <p>Cyrus Martin.........................................J. Savre Crawley</p> <p>Ambrose Peale.....................................PERCIVAL VIVIAN</p> <p>Marie.....................................................Margaret Sinclair</p> <p>Ellery Clark........................................... William Morton</p> <p>Charles Bronson...................................Ralpjh Earle</p> <p>Synopsis of Scenes :</p> <p>Act. I. --The Library at Cyru Martin's House</p> <p>Act II --Rodney Martin's Office</p> <p>Act III--Same as Act I.</p> <p>________________________________________________________</p> <p>The Sixth Day's Programme is one of the best</p> <p>Programmes of the Week</p> <p>Hear Miss Ruby Gall and Her Old-Song Singers</p> <p>Dr. Robert Norwood</p> <p>One of Canada's Greatest Orators</p> <p>SUBJECTS:</p> <p>"Modern Canadian Poets" "The Dominion and Its Destiny"</p> <p>_______________________</p> <p>Chautauqua Patrons: -- We are planning your programme for next summer and will be glad for any suggestions you may wish to make. Write them to us.</p> <p>The Dominion Chautauquas, Limited</p> <p>R.J. ALBER, Manager</p> <p>Lumsden Blfg., Toronto Ont.</p> <p>(Over)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Montreal who gave a splendid lecture. Mr. Wheel, Major Runnels, Mr. McDonald &amp; Mr. Sanderson went for a drive and Mr. McNeel &amp; Mr. Runnels came up for tea. I went to {Ross'?} for ice cream with Mr. &amp; Mrs. Leitch and Mrs. McNeel. Made a salad for tea. Went to Chautauquay {Chautauqua} at night. Gilvan Light Opera Singers in "Last party programme was Part of Gilbert &amp; Sullivan's "Ruddygore". Charles gave a little announcement about the new contract etc.</p> <p>Friday July 22nd.</p> <p>Did some Mending. Was at office in the Morning. Went to Walkerton in the afternoon. Charles had to go over on a Magistrate's case &amp; got Mr. Caldwell to drive us &amp; Mrs. Caldwell &amp; Clarice went along. He had ice cream. Saw the Monument draped with a flag. Old Home Week starts to-morrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Got home at 5 p.m. Went to the office &amp; worked until 6. Went to Chautauqua - Dr. Poole's fine lecture (with {views?}) on Allenby's campaign.</p> <p>Saturday Juky 23rd</p> <p>Was at the office all day. Went to Chautauqua very early. Charles had to stay to see a man from Hanover but got there in time. Did some Mending &amp; called at the Manse at noon. Called for Mrs. Leitch to go to play &amp; then for Mrs. Crow &amp; went with her. Play "It Pays to Advertise" Percy Vivian in charge. Very good indeed.</p> <p>Sunday July 24th.</p> <p>Union Service in Evangelical Church in the Morning, ours at night. Mr. Kellerman preaching. Went to church twice and to S.S. Charles went to Walkerton to speak at Oddfellow's Decoration Service. Left at 1 p.m. Got back at 6.30 p.m. I went up to see Mother in the afternoon. Went</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>by W. Elliot's Mill &amp; came back by the dam (bridge still down) then went to S.S. Washed my hair when I came home. (Marion Leslie came up for some books for her Mother.) Charles and I went to Church at night. Eula McQueen sang two solos "Beyond the Dawn" &amp; "Crossing the bar." good. Copey &amp; Armand called in the evening. Did some of my packing.</p> <p>Monday July 25th.</p> <p>Very hot. Got up early &amp; packed. Went down town to do some shopping. Called to see Mrs. Hooper. Charles and I left on noon train for Oliphant. Harold Wright, Dorothy &amp; Clare met us in Wiarton (as Clare's car not going.) The men mowed Charlie's back yard &amp; had a great bonfire of grass in the evening. Went up for the milk in Clare's car (now fixed) with Charles, Duncan, Clare and Baby Jack.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday July 26th.</p> <p>Hot but nice breeze. Everybody got up early as Charlie supposed to be going home early but he had to wait for {?} Case so did not get away until 8.30. Went in for a Morning swim. Have not forgotten how. Wrote an address to Mrs. Breman, presentation to be made on Thursday at Mrs. Beattie's. Wrote to Mrs. Ryan &amp; Mr. Caldwell. Had a quiet time in the hammock a while in the afternoon. Was over to Charlie's a couple of times. Went up in the car for the milk. Read "Jackie". Went out past Middlebro's for a walk to see car stuck in sand. Started to rain, came back in Howard Wright's car.</p> <p>Wednesday July 27th.</p> <p>Had my morning service. Finished "Jackie." Did up my work. 2 calls at Charlie's. Worked at my centre piece. Wrote to Miss Sewell, Mother &amp; Mr. Caldwell. Several heavy showers in the afternoon. Went up to Engel's to see if Dorothy was going to stay all night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday July 28th.</p> <p>Nice cool breeze. Clare, Duncan, Doug. Nell, Margaret and I went in to Wiarton to do some shopping. Rained. I waited at the top of the hill with the parcels while Duncan brought the car over (He did not want to go down the hill for fear of the police - having no license) Beautiful view out over the Bay. Wrote a letter for Charles. Was lazy in the afternoon and read "A Lantern of Love." Went down to the boat-house to see Jack working at Naidauac. Walked up to the Golf Links to tell the folks dinner was ready. Bonfire of cut grass in the evening. Had Morning Swim.</p> <p>Friday July 29th.</p> <p>Hot this Morning. Had fine Swim. Water lovely. Furniture arrived from Walkerton. Went to the store twice for Clare. Wrote a letter for Charles. Called at Charlie's. Went for a walk with Grace Steven, Laura Lamont, Allie, Isabel, Margaret</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and baby Jack up past Middlebro's.</p> <p>Saturday July 30th.</p> <p>Had good swim but water rough. Clare, Jack, Charles, Nell, Allie, Doug &amp; Baby Jack went to Southampton (to see Jack's brother-in-law. Had snooze in the hammock. Dorothy went to Wiarton with Cellie Clarke. In the afternoon started up to P.O. for Mail. Miss Chambers caught up &amp; took me up in her car. Dr. Biehn walked up part of the way with me. Isabel had to take a message to Mr. S.M. Ewart at Carder's cottage so I went with her. (Mr. Wm. Ross died out West) Called at Davey's on the way back, no one in. Family home when we got back. Big wind storm. Very peculiar light as the sun was shining through the rain which was very heavy. Great wind storm all night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday July 31st.</p> <p>Very windy &amp; quite cool. Went for my swim but the water was too rough to swim much. Charlie arrived about 11 o'clock with Alice Jean &amp; Maude Steven. Great excitement unpacking Harold Wilson package etc. Went to church in the afternoon. Mr. Hardy preached &amp; Misses Ruth Chambers &amp; Lilian Clarke sang solos. After dinner called on Daveys &amp; Biehns.</p> <p>Monday Aug. 1st.</p> <p>Swam - water cool. Clare did not go in. Called at Charlie's cottage. Isabel and I walked up to the P.O. to post a letter. Went up in the afternoon for the m Being civic holiday in Chesley Mr. Caldwell brought his family up in the afternoon. The Caldwells, Allie, Grace, Alice Jean, Charlie, Maude, Laura L., Bud &amp; Jack went for a run out in the Lake and had their picnic at the Castle. Isabel and I went for the Mail. Had a fire</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>in the grate when the picnicers got home &amp; the Caldwell children went in for a swim. They left abput 9.30.</p> <p>Tuesday Aug. 2nd.</p> <p>Had my swim. Clare did not go in. I was only female in. Went to Wiarton in the afternoon. Clare, Duncan, Isabel, Allie, Nell &amp; I to do some shopping. Worked at baby sweater for Dorothy.</p> <p>Wednesday Aug. 3rd.</p> <p>Went in for a swim, Clare being along. Water fine. Knit at Dorothy's black sweater. Margaret &amp; Sophia moved up above the garage to-day. I swept my room, Dorothy's, front room, hall &amp; stairs. Went out in the Naidauac after ten. Jack, Clare, Nell, Gracce, Baby Jack, Doug, Isabel Kastner, &amp; myself. When turned back just out in the channel engine went bad. Clare and I paddled part of the way back, then the engine started again. Dorothy &amp; about 14 other young people went to Pt. Elgin for dinner</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>&amp; then to the dance at Southampton.</p> <p>Thursday Aug. 4th.</p> <p>Had my swim. Jack, Julius, Duncan, Alice Jean, Frances and I went to Chesley in the car. (Julius had to go to Mr. Wm. Ross' funeral.) Went to the house (arrived 2.30 p.m.) and then went down town to do some shopping. Flower borders looked very pretty. Got back about 8.30 p.m. Left our valise behind in Charlie's car. Hot at home nice breeze at the Lake. Mother came back with us &amp; Alice &amp; Frances are to return with their dad on Saturday.</p> <p>Friday Aug. 5th.</p> <p>Had my swim. paid my daily call at Charlie's cottage. puttied the windows for garage bedroom. Finished one Small one and did 1/4 of the big one. The crowd went out to fish. Went down to the dock with Mother to meet them.</p> <p>Saturday Aug. 6th</p> <p>Heavy showers at intervals all day. puttied the rest of the large window.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and 3/4 of a small one. Worked in the garage &amp; in Margaret &amp; Sophia's room upstairs. Drove to Wiarton after tea with Duncan, Clare, Baby Jack, Isabel, Doug &amp; Nell.</p> <p>Sunday Aug. 7th.</p> <p>Much cooler &amp; windy. Isabel, Doug, Alice, Margaret, Mary &amp; Margaret Stevens, Keith, Frances and I walked down to the Castle and back (6 miles) Lake fine down there. White caps &amp; good big waves. Went to Church. Mr. Campbell preached &amp; Mrs. Nichol sang a solo. Saw Edith MacGilivray who is spending her holidays at the Nichols. After dinner Dorothy went for a walk &amp; the rest for a drive in the 2 cars. Sophia &amp; Margaret had visitors. I stayed home &amp; read.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday Aug. 8th.</p> <p>Cool and windy. Water coldest yet but had my morning swim. Finished the garage windows doing one Small window and a quarter? Clare, Nell &amp; I walked up for the Mail. Had a walk to the dock.</p> <p>Tuesday Aug. 9th.</p> <p>Warmer but windy. Had my Swim. Clare did not go in. Clare, Duncam, Jack, Baby Jack and I went in to Wiarton for Mattress etc. Mother and Charlie, Margaret &amp; Mary Stevens left for home. Saw them in Wiarton. Dorothy went down to the Sauble after returning from dance at Southampton (spent the night in Wiarton with Margaret Kastner). Went to P.O. for Mail. Picked up by an automobile - ride both ways. After dinner Doug &amp; Clare rowed out to channel to see a Chatham launch which came in the Morning. Nell and I went along &amp; Doug &amp; I rowed back (1 1.4 miles). Wrote a letter for Charles.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday Aug. 10th.</p> <p>Very windy. Had my Swim - cool. Clare did not go in. Just Jack, Julius, Duncan, Doug. And I. Dorothy going to Owen Sound to Golf Tournament with Ollie Clark &amp; Stewarts. Got her lunch ready. Did some washing. Wrote a letter for Charles &amp; wrote to Miss McEachran. Went up to the Golf links twice ( or 1 1/2 times) and went up for the Mail. On 2nd way to Golf Links called at Mrs. James Clarke's. Charlie 'phoned that Duncan had passed both his Normal Entrance &amp; Matric.</p> <p>Thursday Aug. 11th.</p> <p>Water lovely this Morning. Swept my own room &amp; Dorothy's. Cleaned my black &amp; white shoes. Started to rain about 10 a.m. Clare, Dunc Duncan, Allie, Jack, Baby Jack and I went to Wiarton to shop. Met the Beattie's coming out to Oliphant. Went over to Biehn's to Call &amp; met them coming to our place. Went in for a second Swim. Called</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>at Biehn's to say good-bye to Beattie's (Mr &amp; Mrs. &amp; Miss) Nellie Elliot &amp; Miss Pearson. Went to the annual concert which was held in the church on account of the rain. Charles Chairman.</p> <p>Friday Aug. 12th.</p> <p>Ja Had my Morning swim. Jack, Clare, Duncan, Charles and I started for Kincardine about 10.30 a.m. to see Jack's uncle and aunt. Men with their golf clubs along. Had dinner at Queen's, Pt. Elgin. When reached Southampton Charles hunted up Mr. Malcolmson and they went up to play golf. Clare and I walked around the course with them. Dined at Queen Royal Hotel where we put up, then went to call on Mr. &amp; Mrs. J.R. Reed.</p> <p>Saturday Aug. 13th.</p> <p>Went to Golf links about 8.30 a.m. Clare &amp; I purchased a book &amp; Magazine respectively and sat in the car &amp; read. Then walked part way</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Helped serve the lunch when they arrived.</p> <p>Tuesday Aug. 16th.</p> <p>Windy still. Swim fine. Alice, Keith, Duncan, Jack, Charlie, Julius, Tom, Teddy and I in. Did Tom's room up. Went to Wiarton for stores with Duncan, Clare, Baby Jack, Nell &amp; Doug. Had a couple of walks down to the dock. Lovely moonlight-night. Charles and I had a walk on the dock while Charlie and Jack worked at the boat.</p> <p>Wednesday Aug. 17th.</p> <p>Windy, water cool, swim fine. Clare, Teddy, Grace, Nell, Doug, Baby Jack and I went to Wiarton. Stores closed but had some ice cream, got D's laundry and borrowed some law books from Mr. Moore. Started to rain while we were there and rained until late in the evening. Helen McAulay arrived from Southampton to see Teddy. Charlie &amp; Jack worked at boat until 11 p.m.</p> <p>Thursday Aug. 18th.</p> <p>Wind got up again but promises better weather to-morrow. Men trying to get boat to go so they can get away on the Shore</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>trip. Helped get lunch. Did uo two rooms, called at Charlie's (daily event) etc. Went down to the boat house a couple of times and enjoyed the Moonlight.</p> <p>Friday Aug. 19th.</p> <p>Had My Morning swim. Pretty cool. Great scurrying around to get the Men away on their camping trip, as the Naidauac could not be coaxed to go. Mr. Dowkes took his boat with the cabin in and they took the Jutland &amp; the steel boat as trailers. Party: - Charlie, Jack, Julius, Tom Neelands, Bud, Mr. Dowkes, Fred went by boat and Duncan and Teddie drove up in the Ford to Stokes Bay and were to walk the 3 miles to Ganley's Bay. Went to dock to see them off. They got away before 2 o'clock. Started to rain Just after they left. Showery with a real rain about 3 - 6 and a few later showers but beautiful sunset. Dorothy &amp; Cellie Clarke playing Chess. I wrote to Mother,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mrs. Ryan, Mrs. Hooper, Miss Small, Aunt Maggie and Miss Ward. Windy at night.</p> <p>Saturday Aug. 20th.</p> <p>Went for a Swim all by my lonesome. Had the Whole lake to Myself. Wrote to Mr. Caldwell. Clare and I walked up to the P.O. to post the letters and also went up later for the Mail. Went in for a swim in the afternoon with the crowd. Nell, Alice, Grace &amp; Dorothy played Bridge in the evening. Nell left, I took her place, then Cellie Clarke took my place. I made a checker board for Doug. &amp; played a couple of games of checkers with him.</p> <p>Sunday Aug. 21st.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Washed my hair, dried it on Nell's balcony. All went in for a Swim. Went to church with Clare, Nell, Doug. &amp; Dorothy. Mr. Marshall of Milton preached &amp; Gladys Chambers (Mrs Married) Sang a solo. Cool in the evening. Clare, Nell, Doug, Frances, Isabel, Isabel Kastner &amp; I sat in the kitchen by the fire. Dorothy Sailing &amp; Canoeing with Ollie Clarke.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Blurred brown stamp in the shape of a badge with words S.R. Davey For. B. Druggist, Stationery, Optician, CHESLEY, Ont.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Black leather back cover}</p> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed