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Title A name given to the resource Courtland Olds Diary & Transcription, 1893 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Courtland Olds Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Norfolk County, Woodhouse Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1893 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Courtland Olds Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> {blank front page} {second page} THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1893 C.C.Olds. TORONTO PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROS. MANUFACTURING STATIONERS </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {lunar table for November and December 1893} {second page} January SUNDAY 1 Our first day of the new year has been a rainy one, so we did not go to church as we intended. Went up to Unckle John Matthews for dinner. Have not been enjoying myself spiritually as much as I could wish. The troubles of my my heart are enlarged" and so I often feel of late, But, shall not the Good Lord deliver me out of them all." <table><tbody><tr><td>November, 1893</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>December, 1893</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Moon's Phases</td> <td>D.</td> <td>H.</td> <td>M.</td> <td></td> <td>Moon's Phases</td> <td>D.</td> <td>H.</td> <td>M.</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>New Moon</td> <td>8</td> <td>7</td> <td>57</td> <td>M</td> <td>New Moon</td> <td>8</td> <td>2</td> <td>40</td> <td>M</td> </tr><tr><td>First Quarter</td> <td>16</td> <td>0</td> <td>45</td> <td>E</td> <td>First Quarter</td> <td>10</td> <td>5</td> <td>21</td> <td>M</td> </tr><tr><td>Full Moon</td> <td>23</td> <td>1</td> <td>8</td> <td>E</td> <td>Full Moon</td> <td>22</td> <td>11</td> <td>37</td> <td>E</td> </tr><tr><td>Last Quarter</td> <td>30</td> <td>4</td> <td>8</td> <td>M</td> <td>Last Quarter</td> <td>29</td> <td>6</td> <td>18</td> <td>E</td> </tr><tr><td>D</td> <td>DW</td> <td>SR.</td> <td>SS.</td> <td>M.R.</td> <td>D</td> <td>DW</td> <td>SR.</td> <td>SS.</td> <td>M.R.</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>hm</td> <td>hm</td> <td>h.m.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>hm</td> <td>hm</td> <td>h.m.</td> </tr><tr><td>1</td> <td>W</td> <td>6 54</td> <td>5 09</td> <td>A M</td> <td>1</td> <td>F</td> <td>7 32</td> <td>4 43</td> <td>0 38</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>T</td> <td>6 58</td> <td>5 08</td> <td>0 24</td> <td>2</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 33</td> <td>4 43</td> <td>1 46</td> </tr><tr><td>3</td> <td>F</td> <td>6 57</td> <td>5 06</td> <td>1 37</td> <td>3</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 34</td> <td>4 43</td> <td>2 51</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>S</td> <td>6 58</td> <td>5 05</td> <td>2 45</td> <td>4</td> <td>M</td> <td>7 35</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>3 57</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>S</td> <td>6 59</td> <td>5 03</td> <td>3 55</td> <td>5</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 36</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>5 08</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>M</td> <td>7 01</td> <td>5 02</td> <td>4 59</td> <td>6</td> <td>W</td> <td>7 37</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>6 09</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 02</td> <td>5 01</td> <td>6 06</td> <td>7</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 38</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>7 16</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>W</td> <td>7 03</td> <td>5 00</td> <td>Sets</td> <td>8</td> <td>F</td> <td>7 39</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>Sets</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 04</td> <td>4 59</td> <td>5 19</td> <td>9</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 40</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>5 24</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>F</td> <td>7 06</td> <td>4 58</td> <td>5 54</td> <td>10</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 41</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>6 21</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 07</td> <td>4 57</td> <td>6 38</td> <td>11</td> <td>M</td> <td>7 42</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>7 24</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 08</td> <td>4 56</td> <td>7 29</td> <td>12</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 43</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>8 30</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>M</td> <td>7 09</td> <td>4 55</td> <td>8 28</td> <td>13</td> <td>W</td> <td>7 44</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>9 36</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 11</td> <td>4 54</td> <td>9 38</td> <td>14</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 44</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>10 43</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>W</td> <td>7 13</td> <td>4 58</td> <td>10 40</td> <td>15</td> <td>F</td> <td>7 45</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>11 51</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 14</td> <td>4 52</td> <td>11 49</td> <td>16</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 45</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>A.M.</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>F</td> <td>7 15</td> <td>4 51</td> <td>A.M.</td> <td>17</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 46</td> <td>4 42</td> <td>0 59</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 16</td> <td>4 50</td> <td>0 57</td> <td>18</td> <td>M</td> <td>7 47</td> <td>4 43</td> <td>2 09</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 18</td> <td>4 49</td> <td>2 07</td> <td>19</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 47</td> <td>4 43</td> <td>3 25</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>M</td> <td>7 19</td> <td>4 48</td> <td>3 19</td> <td>20</td> <td>W</td> <td>7 48</td> <td>4 44</td> <td>4 45</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 20</td> <td>4 47</td> <td>4 36</td> <td>21</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 48</td> <td>4 44</td> <td>6 09</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>W</td> <td>7 22</td> <td>4 47</td> <td>5 55</td> <td>22</td> <td>F</td> <td>7 39</td> <td>4 45</td> <td>Rises</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 23</td> <td>4 46</td> <td>Rises</td> <td>23</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 50</td> <td>4 46</td> <td>5 04</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>F</td> <td>7 24</td> <td>4 46</td> <td>5 14</td> <td>24</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 50</td> <td>4 46</td> <td>6 22</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 25</td> <td>4 45</td> <td>6 17</td> <td>25</td> <td>M</td> <td>7 50</td> <td>4 47</td> <td>7 47</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 26</td> <td>4 45</td> <td>7 30</td> <td>26</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 50</td> <td>4 47</td> <td>9 08</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>M</td> <td>7 27</td> <td>4 44</td> <td>8 52</td> <td>27</td> <td>W</td> <td>7 51</td> <td>4 48</td> <td>10 23</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 28</td> <td>4 44</td> <td>10 12</td> <td>28</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 51</td> <td>4 49</td> <td>11 35</td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>W</td> <td>7 29</td> <td>4 43</td> <td>11 27</td> <td>29</td> <td>F</td> <td>7 51</td> <td>4 50</td> <td>A.M.</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>T</td> <td>7 30</td> <td>4 43</td> <td>A.M.</td> <td>30</td> <td>S</td> <td>7 52</td> <td>4 51</td> <td>0 43</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>31</td> <td>S</td> <td>752</td> <td>452</td> <td>150</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January MONDAY 2 1893 Fred has taken advantage of Hollowday privileges to day. He has done the chores however. Have been rather unwell with my back so as to be partialy laid up, myself. Have done some saw filing besides makeing and puting in an axe-handle &c. The weather has become cold just in time to make excellent sleighing for us. The rain yesterday was also a great benefit in providing us with water in abundance. {second page} January TUESDAY 3 1893 We cut wood this afternoon Fred and I. While this forenoon he was geting up wood and I went to Jarvis. Called at Mr Parsons on the way and got our last cheese check for the last season. Had an offer from Mr Ivey of Ivey & Allen, to take up our Mortgage for us and to reduce the rate of interest to five and a half per ct. The weather has been very cold to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January WEDNESDAY 4 1893 Have had Fred geting up wood to day while I have been up to Simcoe takeing Maggie and the baby with me. Took dinner at unckle Daniels and had our picture taken, the three of us together at Armstrongs. Settled up a small note at H.H.G's and left our tax-money at the bank of Hamilton for the year. Sent a letter to Toronto about the matter that came up yesterday {second page} January THURSDAY 5 1893 Snow has been falling nearly all day; but Fred and I have kept on at our work in the woods notwithstanding. The weather still keeps cold and stormy. We seem likely to have a severe old fashioned winter after all. Have continued to feel some what cast down But have been reminded that the Lord raisith all those the be bowed down Shall he not also help me. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January FRIDAY 6 1893 We have kept on working in the woods to day, Fred and I . The day has been a beautiful one though cold. Heard to day that one of our dear friends in Port Dover Mifs Alice Barret had just lately been married to a young lawyer from British Columbia and left immediately after for their Wedding trip. She is to return for a short season before going to her new home however. {second page} January SATURDAY 7 1893 Fred has been geting up wood this forenoon, but this afternoon has been cuting. I went out to Dover this forenoon to settle up with Unckle George Matthews for a truck. Found that he had been paid for all but about Twenty seven dollars, So I gave him my note for the ball. at ten months. He agreed to repaint & to Iron the bolske posts grates. Have been greatly cast down to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SUNDAY 8 1893 Went out to Port Dover this morning as usual takeing ma with me. Had an excellent discourse from our dear brother Cookman. His subject was the parable of the wheat and tares. Did not feel myself fit to enter into God's house to day owing to unbelief or lack of trust in HIm. Found Jack and Florence here from Simcoe having come down after church then. Went to hear Dr Lake this evening {second page} January MONDAY 9 1893 Fred awakened me this morning saying that dogs were at our sheep. So I got up and we spent nearly the whole forenoon in hunting up the sheep. Found that one of our best young ewes had been worried so we killed & dressed this one and finally found the rest all right. Went to W. McBrides & to Mr Halls to caution them about their doggs. Have had a terribly drifting snow storm since about the middle of last night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January TUESDAY 10 1893 The weather has been very cold to day about Zero all day. Fred and I have been cuting wood in the woods this forenoon and this afternoon Fred has been spliting in the woods, except when makeing an axe-handle. Have been graciously strengthened of late by the Divine and Infinite. He does all things well. {second page} January WEDNESDAY 11 1893 Fred and I have been cuting wood in the woods again to day. I have been doing some other work however between times, such as filing the saws &c. The very cold weather of last night and yesterday is apparently leaving us and a snow storm seems to be brewing. The winter is become quite old fashioned after all the many prophecies to the contrary. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January THURSDAY 12 1893 We kept on working in the woods this forenoon, Fred and I . He also kept on this afternoon while I have been visiting my old friend W.J. Carpenter & wife with the Wallse's. The weather has been exceedingly cold and stormy all day, scarcely fit to work out of doors at all. We had a nice visit together however. {second page} January FRIDAY 13 1893 Had considerable trouble with our cross cut saw to day. We have been cuting up a large maple tree in the back woods which cut very hard. Have not made much headway as a consequence. Have been makeing some aservations on the back end of the place this evening prior to offering it to Ed Ewen at a price that is some fifty acres of it. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SATURDAY 14 1893 Owing to stormy weather Fred and I did not go to the woods this forenoon but threshed a couple of floorings of peas with the horses. Maggie and I went out to Dover this afternoon driving our Flora colt for the first time single to the cutter. I went down to see Mr John McCarty about threshing our cloverseed. The weather is very cold at present. {second page} January SUNDAY 15 1893 Went out to Dover this morning as usual takeing Maggie and Jim with me. Found the weather very cold and windy for driving. Were surprised on geting home from church to have my father and sister-in-law to come in soon after very unexpectedly. The latter had just been haveing a sale of stock at her farm near Leynedoch having rented the same. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January MONDAY 16 1893 Sarah and her father, who were with us over night started for home at about eleven o'clock this forenoon. The weather is still very cold and severe with but little prospect of a change very soon. Fred has been geting up wood &c this forenoon Took our two sows down to W. Parkes this afternoon but to no purpose {second page} January TUESDAY 17 1893 Fred got up wood this forenoon as usual while I went to Jarvis to look after some matters of business. Had a note there for renewal of settlement, took the former latter course however as money is scarce these days. Fred and I have been sawing in the woods again. The weather continues to be cold, without any abatement </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January WEDNESDAY 18 1893 Fred and I have been working in the woods, most of the time to day. A storm of wind and snow has been raging most of the day makeing it very disagreeable working outside. Have been enjoying in a precious way the love of Christ. Am thankful for the assurance of his love and care over me & mine. {second page} January THURSDAY 19 1893 Fred went up to Tyrrell to day after his father inlaw and wife. They are very old people and have need of some other care besides their own, hence the change. Went up to Clarke Matthews do dinner takeing Maggie and my Mother with me. Found a nice party of friends there amongst whom was W.J.C & wife. Had a grand dinner, and a very pleasant visit visit. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January FRIDAY 20 1893 Fred has been geting up wood to day. I went up to Vittoria to attend the Farmers Institute there, takeing my wife with me. We took dinner with Mrs Clarke and Miss Lamport at their boarding place and had a pleasant visit with them besides. Heard the Hon. Charles Drury talk about build drains, also about fattening cattle for the English market the whole was quite interesting {second page} January SATURDAY 21 1893 Fred and I cut wood in the woods to day or rather this forenoon. This afternoon or evening I went out to Dover to look after some small matters there. Had to ask a favour of Bro J. Ellis, much against my feelings but did not have to ask in vain. The weather keeps cold, but, there are some indications of a warm change. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SUNDAY 22 1893 Went out to church this morning takeing my mother and Bertha with me. We had the Jarvis minister who gave us a mifsionary discourse The ministers name is Rev. Mr Bennet. It seems he started on our circuit when Rev. William Savage was with us, a good many year ago. The brother did very well indeed and is an enthusiatic worker for the missionary {second page} January MONDAY 23 1893 Fred and have been working away in the woods to day at cuting mostly snow has been falling both yesterday and to day - though in moderate quantities. This afternoon the threshers Came and have unfortunately not been able to get the whole of their machine here so I will Maggie and I went down to unckle Joe's this evening for a visit. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January TUESDAY 24 1893 Were offered last night to have our cloverseed threshed for nothing provided we take it down to John McCarty's so we have been at it to day. Fred & I with all our might. Took two loads down afternoon and brought home the straw and seed this evening. Have still another load to take yet however. There has been another snow storm to day & this evening. {second page} January WEDNESDAY 25 1893 Fred and I took our third load of Cloverseed down to Mr John McCartys this morning. Got it threshed by noon when I walked home leaving Fred to load up and bring home the clover straw and chaff &c. Went up to W. J. Carpenters for dinner. Visited them until evening when we went to the Woodhouse tea meeting. There was a great turn out. Proceeds $20.00/00 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January THURSDAY 26 1893 Fred and I got the barn straightened up this forenoon and a load of oat straw drawn for the horses. He has had his friend John Culver to visit him to day & has not worked this afternoon. Has done chores however. I went up to the Grange this afternoon. Had our usual meeting, but the number present was rather small. Weather very fine to day but cold. {second page} January FRIDAY 27 1893 Fred and I have been working away at our wood - cuting in the woods as usual Owing to Cloverseed - threshing and various other causes we have had quite a rest. We are still having Cold winter weather, with but little prospects of a change very soon. The proverbial January thaw seems likely to fail in makeing its appearance this time at least. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SATURDAY 28 1893 Fred and I went to the woods this forenoon as usual Had business in Dover afternoon so I went out there takeing ma with me. Fred has been geting up wood this afternoon in my absence. The weather is moderating greatly and we seem likely now to have a thaw very soon. Heard to day of the death of my Cousin Alice Olds unckle Henry's daughter. She has been sick for some time. {second page} January SUNDAY 29 1893 A January has come at last and last night and to day it has been quite warm with rain the snow has settled down very fast. Did not go as we intended, to the funeral of my cousin Alice Olds. The roads were icy and did not have a horse shod as it did not seem possible to go far, under the circumstances. Have been trying to profit as far as possible with the opportunity for reading &c. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January MONDAY 30 1893 Have been cuting wood to day as usual Fred and I. The warm weather of yesterday has turned into cold already, and this afternoon snow has been falling in good earnest. Hamilton Olds came this evening and is staying over night with us. He is still {illegible}ing as agent for some farm implements and he came to repair a disc harrow that I bought of hime some time ago. {second page} January TUESDAY 31 1893 Fred has worked in the woods to day, and I helped this afternoon. Had Hamilton Olds here this forenoon and helped him put some repairs on the disc Harrows which took some time. W Walls and wife were here this evening and one of the results was a very unpleasant experience with ma. It does seem strange that we cant get along without such. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February WEDNESDAY 1 1893 We have kept on with our usual job of wood cuting in the woods as usual. The weather has continued very cold and disagreeable. Went out to Dover to spend the evening at our ministers. There being a number of others invited besides ourselves. Had an exceedingly pleasant time. Lord think more than ever of our minister and his family {second page} February THURSDAY 2 1893 Fred and I have been cuting wood in the woods as usual to day . The weather has been very cold and disagreeable to day, a strong N.E. Wind has been blowing, and to night it is snowing. The day has also been cloudy so that {illegible} could not possibly see his shaddow wether this will result in the proverbial mild closeing of Winter remains to be seen. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February FRIDAY 3 1893 Fred and I have been threshing peas with the horses to day. Took of three flooring this forenoon and this afternoon which completed the job for this year. Had our young minister with us to dinner. Rev. R. W. Prudlam. We went out to Dover this evening Maggie and I and had an exceedingly Cold & stormy ride. Went to take some butter to Mr {illegible}ster & Mrs Silverthorn {second page} February SATURDAY 4 1893 Owing to the very cold weather to day, Maggie and I did not get started for Delhi until about three o'clock this afternoon when it seemed to moderate somewhat. We arrived in Delhi about seven o'clock after an exceedingly cold drive. Drove our little mare Flora and did not have to spend much time on the way. We are staying over night at W.A T's to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SUNDAY 5 1893 I went to the Quarterly meeting in Delhi this morning, but had to go alone. Rather enjoyed the service although amongst strangers. The congregation was rather large for such a stormy icy time. Rev Bro. Clarke officiated. Went with my brother-in-law Will Ferguson and family to the Presbyterian Church this evening. The pastor Rev Mr Barclay preached to a rather small congregation. Was favourably impressed with the services and somewhat encouraged thereby. {second page} February MONDAY 6 1893 Rain has been falling incessantly to day. So much so that we found it impossible or unwise to drive over to Wyecombe as we intended this forenoon. Have been visiting with Maggies brothers and their families until evening when the rain ceased, and we drove over to Mr. Fergusons at Wyecombe. Found them looking for us, and glad to see us, and have spent the evening pleasantly as well as the day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February TUESDAY 7 1893 Maggie and I with our little daugher are visiting at Fergusons or my father-in-laws to day. Had intended returning home this evening but owing to the weather concluded at last to stay over another night and return to morrow. We were glad to find the old folks well and in good spirits. They have Charley Crysler with them yet and he seems determined to stay with them {second page} February WEDNESDAY 8 1893 The cold weather is still prevailing but, we had the wind on our backs to day as we came home from Mr Ferguson's at Wyecombe. Stoped in Simcoe at Florences for an hour or so on the way home. Felt thankful to find everything all right at home notwithstanding the flood of ice that covers the ground almost everywhere. Great ponds of water stand on some fields the result of Mondays rain. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February THURSDAY 9 1893 Fred went down to Jarvis to day to take Dore to the doctor, She has been unwell ever since she had the chicken pock. He was gone about half a day. I have been doing chores most of the time. Snow has been falling this afternoon and tonight at a great rate. It has been comeing from the south East this time. {second page} February FRIDAY 10 1893 Fred and I have been working in the barn to day on account of stormy weather Have succeeded in geting our peas cleaned up of which we had only Seventeen bushells, as the final result of the years crop. We have fed some six or eight bushells however besides. Got started at cleaning up the clover-seed this afternoon also. Have been rather disappointed in the way it turns out. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SATURDAY 11 1893 Fred finished cleaning up the Cloverseed this forenoon. There was only about two bushels from the eight acre field back of the barn. The smallest crop of cloverseed that I remember ever cuting, especially of pastured seed. Fred went up to Townsend this afternoon on business of his own. I have been working during the day at sundry jobs. The weather is quite mild again. {second page} February SUNDAY 12 1893 The past has been a beautiful day. We have not see the like for a long time. Went out to Dover for church takeing ma and Bertha with me. Our young minister preached to the children but, of course his sermon was all right for older people. The yearly Township Sabbath School convention takes place to morrow in Port Dover and to day services were preparatory. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February MONDAY 13 1893 Fred has been working in the woods to day as usual, when not doing chores. I worked with him this forenoon. Took our whole family up to unckle John's for dinner, it being his birthday. He was sixty six year old to day. All my aunt and unckles on my mothers sider excepting Caleb Matthews were. Had a very pleasant time of course. The weather is very fine and rather mild. {second page} February TUESDAY 14 1893 We have been cuting wood in the woods to day most of the time, Fred and I. It has been raining part of the time this afternoon however so we could not work out. We have found work inside as usual. Had an invitation to Mifs Ida McPherson's wedding to day . It takes place on Wednesday the 22nd {illegible} inst. Weather quite mild. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February WEDNESDAY 15 1893 We got a load of oat straw into the horse barn, this morning, Fred and I. Sent him up to the Mill this afternoon after flour and bran while I went out to Dover, mostly for an evening visit at my unckle George Matthews takeing Maggie with me. Ma could not go owing to a slight illness last night. There has been quite a thaw to day, but the sleighing is good yet, though nearly all ice. {second page} February THURSDAY 16 1893 Fred has been geting up wood to day when not doing chores. I went up to Simcoe, takeing Maggie with me for business purposes. Sold our years product of dried apples, 144 lbs, at 4 cts per lb. & traded them out at Northway & Falls. Got a few necessaries which we could not well do without. Made a sort of settlement with Mr. W. Hammond and Mr J McCarty about a foal. Had an a/c to offset the same of about five dollars. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February FRIDAY 17 1893 Fred finished drawing wood that we had ready this forenoon. This afternoon we have been cuting in the woods again. I spent most of the forenoon in trying to collect money for bull services amongst the neighbours. Succeeded in geting a little over two dollars, besides geting the promise of five dollars for next week. A terrible east storm is raging tonight. {second page} February SATURDAY 18 1893 We have been cuting wood in the woods again to day as usual. The heavy wind storm of yesterday resulted in bringing a moderate snow fall last night and to day. Sleighing will of course be benefitted generally, and wheat as well as meadows protected further. Find by to days papers that wt binder twine duties are to be reduced one half Coal oil, will have a slight reduction. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SUNDAY 19 1893 The worst storm of the season has been in progress to day. We went to our usual morning service in Port Dover notwithstanding and got home all right. Bro. Cookman preached to us and felt much encouraged by the service. He talked mostly about the privilege of Calling on God for the revival of His work with the sure & certain, hope of being heard & in due time answered in His own way. {second page} February MONDAY 20 1893 We got to the usual work in the woods to day Fred and I. The day has been a very cold one and somewhat stormy. This was the coldest morning of the Winter 8 {symbol for degrees} below at about seven. The thermometer has only registered six heretofore. Have been feeling somewhat unwell of late owing, I think to too much high living or to eating too much. Suppose that by fasting would soon recover. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February TUESDAY 21 1893 Felt rather unwell this forenoon, so did not go to the woods with Fred. Had other work to do however. This afternoon went out though and have continued to cut wood as usual. There is some appearance of an East snow storm again. One storm seems to follow another in quick succession this Winter. But no doubt it will help to to bring us an Early Spring {second page} February WEDNESDAY 22 1893 Fred and I worked this forenoon in the woods, He has got up a couple of loads of wood as well. This afternoon he has been geting up wood as usual. Took Maggie and my mother and started for Simcoe at about four o'clock, intending to go to Ida McPhersons wedding at my unckles Heard on the way that on account of her illness it would be postponed so we came home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February THURSDAY 23 1893 We got in another load of oat straw this morning for the horses. Fred kept on drawing wood until noon. It has been snowing since about eleven o'clock sot that out of door work has been impossible, so we have been working inside. This is the snow storm of the season I think, that is for quantity, for a least a foot has fallen already & it is not drifting. {second page} February FRIDAY 24 1893 The snow storm of yesterday continued nearly all night, and left us fully one foot of heavy snow. Much more than we have had at any other time all winter. Fred and I worked inside this forenoon. This afternoon however we got to work in the woods again at cuting &c. Am beginning to feel as though we had enough wood cut for this winter. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SATURDAY 25 1893 Fred and I continued our work in the woods this forenoon and he this afternoon. I went out to Dover mostly to go to the Council takeing Mr James McBride with me. Succeeded in geting a little over six dollars for the fine ewe killed by doggs a month or so ago. Thought this to little, but have to be satisfied. Called to see an old friend L.G Morgan for some minutes. Weather still snowy and rather cold. {second page} February SUNDAY 26 1893 This being my birthday, it fell to my lot to pass through quite an experience, at home even though it was Sunday. Went out to church as usual at the Port. The revivalist who is helping our minister in their revival meetings at Woodhouse was our preacher. His His name is Reekin. The sermon as about consecration, was good and to the point. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February MONDAY 27 1893 Fred and I worked in the woods this forenoon again. This afternoon he went to Jarvis on business of his own, mostly to take Dora to the Doctor. Have had a beautiful day but cold. Ma has been quite poorly since last evening . Went after Aunt Lydia after dinner & took her home to night. I have been working around the barn this afternoon. {second page} February TUESDAY 28 1893 Fred and I have continued to work in the woods to day. For a while this forenoon we worked inside owing to rain. It has been thawing to day and raining occasionaly. To night it has become cooler. Unckle John came down this afternoon. I have spoken to him for some grass seed, mostly tymothy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March WEDNESDAY 1 1893 March has come in rather windy though rather mild and bright. Fred has been get up wood to day, bringing one load here and nine loads to his place. I have been spliting wood and makeing axe-handles most of the time. Taped a maple tree but no sap did not even start it was to cold. Had a letter from James {illegible} this evening. He reports everything very scarce and dear in Michigan, in the {illegible} {second page} March THURSDAY 2 1893 Fred and I have been geting up wood & cuting some this forenoon. He has kept at it during the afternoon also. While I went up to the Grange. Took Ma and Maggie up to Wilkensons on the way up. Brought home a sack of fine salt which Mr Isaac Austin let me have until I got my order filled. Had a very good Grange mtg Visited at Wilkensons this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March FRIDAY 3 1893 We gto in a load of oat straw for the horses this forenoon. Fred & I. This afternoon we haveing been choping off a cut from one side of our strawstack. It is not saved very well owing mostly to having been badly stacked. For several feet down it is a frozen mass of ice and straw. It is a good thing that we have a great abundance of straw for the seasons feeding &c {second page} March SATURDAY 4 1893 Fred and I worked in the woods most of the time to day. The weather has been exceedingly cold for this time of year, A North West Wind has been blowing a gale, almost continuously. W. Wallse's were here this evening with Nellie. The latter has is visiting at home for a short time, being now settled in Alliston. Went to Mr Cryslers this evening to select labrary books for the G. library </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SUNDAY 5 1893 Took my mother and Jim with me to church this morning. Had a blessed service throughout. Bro. Cookman offficiating. His sermon was intended to prepare the people of God for a special waiting upon Him. The revival services at Woodhouse being about concluded & that very successfuly. It is thought best to retain the services of the Rev Bro Jenkins for Port Dover also. Meetings were announced to begin on Wednesday evening next. {second page} March MONDAY 6 1893 We have been cuting wood in the woods to day. Fred and I when not doing chores. I went down to Wallse's this evening. My wife and mother having gone down this afternoon. Nellie is home now on a visit for a few days The weather is apparently becoming more moderate. It begins to look like sugar makeing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March TUESDAY 7 1893 I went up to unckle John's this morning to see about geting some tymothy see. Did not get a very good quality of him however. Mostly blue grass seed. Fred got up wood and this afternoon has been cuting again. I have tapped something like sixty maple trees to day being the first of the season. Maggie & Ma have been visiting at T. Jacksons. {second page} March WEDNESDAY 8 1893 Fred has been laid up to day with a sore knee. Hope that it will be only temporary. I have been working at sugar makeing in good earnest. Continued to tap trees as fast as we could get the vessels together. One hundred and twenty six trees are tapped now. Gathered sap for the first time to day. It has run very well. Rain is falling to night and sugar making is over for a time {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March THURSDAY 9 1893 Fred has been able to work again to day . The weather has been rainy however so that he had to split wood in the wood-house. I gathered sap this morning and had to empty out a good part on account of rain water. Went around this evening also and did the same thing. The rain and warm weather is takeing off the snow nicely, but a {illegible} seems possible. {second page} March FRIDAY 10 1893 I have been engaged in the woods most of the time to day, gathering sap and helping Fred cut wood as well. Charley Hix Came just before noon to trade his bugy for old Sally, we finaly made the exchange, he left his buggy and took the old mare away with him. Was very glad to make the exchange as we did not require the horse and She was only unnecessarily a bill of expense to us. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SATURDAY 11 1893 Fred and I worked this forenoon in the woods at geting up some backlogs and some wood for boiling down sap. Rain set in about noon however so I had to put off biling today. Gathered up the sap in the rain this afternoon, it having run a considerable since last night. Fred has been working inside this afternoon most of the time at a pea-rake &c {second page} March SUNDAY 12 1893 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing Maggie and Bertha with me. The roads are very bad just now however. Had a delightful service throughout. The Rev Mr Jenkins the evangelist officiating. Some new born souls made the after meeting particularly interesting. James Corbet from from the Lake shore and wife even amongst them </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March MONDAY 18 1893 Fred has been spliting and piling wood to day, while I have been boiling down sap. Got the latter job done in good time, so that Maggie Ma and Bertha and I went out to the revival service this evening. Had a delightful meting and what made it better than it would otherwise have been our Bertha went forward to the penitent home. There were many others also. {second page} March TUESDAY 19 1893 Took Maggie out with me to night; having left Bertha out there last night. We had tea at Bro. Cookman's & enjoyed our visit very much. Fred has been spliting wood at the woodhouse to day. The meeting to night was very successful, some twelve or fourteen seekers were forward, besides. Our ride home was anything but pleasant owing to the cold and bad state of the roads. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March WEDNESDAY 15 1893 Fred and I have been working in the woods to day, geting some rail timber ready for spliting and some fence blocks cut for spring fencing. The weather to day has been very cold and disagreeable, a strong North West wind has been blowing all day. Did not get out to meeting this evening from above reasons. Sugar- makeing has ceased entirely. {second page} March THURSDAY 16 1893 Fred and I have been working in the woods again to day. Got an oak tree cut down for fence posts and blocks &c. The weather has been exceedingly cold for this time of year. Went out this evening to the meeting in the Port as usual, notwithstanding the cold. Enjoyed it very much. There are a great many going forward to the penitent bench already. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March FRIDAY 17 1893 Fred and I have been geting our wood cuting done to day. We have also got done cuting wood for fence blocks and for fence posts as well. Went out to meeting in Dover this evening again, takeing Maggie with me. It was the occasion of a song service and was very fine.. The after meeting was successful in bringing people forward to the penitent bench. {second page} March SATURDAY 18 1893 Fred has been spliting fence blocks fence posts and rails to day, in the back woods. I went down to Robt Rosses this forenoon, Was fortunate in receiving a little Bill money from him Went also to my unckle John Matthews to see him about a his wheel-barrow grass seed sower. He has sold it to me for three dollars of which I paid one dollar down. I have been boiling down sap to day or rather this afternoon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SUNDAY 19 1893 Went out to Dover this morning to church takeing Maggie and Jim with me. Forgot to say instead of above that I stayed at home and got dinner while the other members of the family went. Drove out this evening. The meeting was well attended and Bro Cookman's sermon about the judgement of our great sle{illegible}ity and power. The after-meeting was also a time of great ingathering. The slain of the Lord were many. {second page} March MONDAY 20 1893 Fred has drawn up some wood this forenoon besides a load of straw which we drew to the drive barn. I went up to Wilkinsons also this forenoon to see Williams. Found him suffering from Sciatica, very much. Have been cuting wood this afternoon. Went out to the revival service this evening takeing Maggie with me. The usual penitent went forward. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March TUESDAY 21 1893 I have been boiling down sap to day. Had a very nice batch. Enough to make three galls. I should think. Went out to meeting again this evening. Had a grand meeting. Bro Jenkins officiated mostly. A large number went forward. It was announced to night that the meetings would close on Thursday. It seemed to night as though nearly the whole of the large congregation were Christians. {second page} March WEDNESDAY 22 1893 Fred has been spliting rails most of the time to day. Snow has been falling from the East most the day, in moderate quantities. Had quite a gathering of sap, which I have boiled down this afternoon. The East storm has stoped the sap from runing though. Was told yesterday that Walter Austins son Nathan had died very suddenly, with scarcely any warning at all. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March THURSDAY 23 1893 Went to the funeral of Nathan Austin a son of our neighbour Mr Walter Austin to day takeing my mother with me. The young man was buried at Woodhouse. We came back as far as my friends W. J Carpenters for tea and went to the Closeing meeting of Mr Jenkins series, in our church. I realy thought it the best meting of the whole. The usual number of new ones being forward. {second page} March FRIDAY 24 1893 I went alone to day to attend the funeral of the late Mrs Walls, mother of William and John. She died at a good old age viz seventy six. The roads were very bad. Came home by Dover and brought my old friend L.G. Morgan Esq Editor of Maple Leaf, out with me, for a visit. Got home in due time notwithstanding the very bad roads. Had tea at Mr Morgans before comeing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SATURDAY 25 1893 I sent Fred up to the Airline Station at Simcoe to day after some salt ordered from the Peoples Salt wells. Strange to say he came home without the salt, much to my disappointment, for the roads are exceedingly bad. I have been boiling down some sap gathered yesterday. The weather has been quite cool to day. A North East wind has been blowing so that sap has not started. L. G. M. has been with me. {second page} March SUNDAY 26 1893 My mother and I went out to church as usual. It was the occasion of a sermon in commemoration of the death of Mrs Watts - lately deceased. Quite a congregation was present. Lew Morgan has been with us to day & is to stay over until to-morrow. The roads are still very bad, but there are some signs of their geting better before long. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March MONDAY 27 1893 Fred has been spliting wood at the woodhouse to day most of the time. I went out to Dover this forenoon to take my friend L. G. Morgan home. The roads are improving somewhat. Called at our ministers, to leave some butter. I went up to William Wilkinson's this evening. Found him still in bed with the rheumatism. He has been there for more than two weeks. {second page} March TUESDAY 28 1893 Fred has been spliting wood at the Woodhouse to day as usual. We got up some wood to boil down samp with however this afternoon. Yesterday was a good sap day; but to day has been very cold and disagreeable, a cold East wind has been blowing. We seem to have a good many such days lately. I have been engaged at sundry jobs to day Mostly at geting ready to boil down to morrow. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March WEDNESDAY 29 1893 I went out to Dover this morning. Had some business to do for Fred, besides my own. Sent Freds life insurance money away while in Dover. Met Mr W. Hammond comeing up to see me about my a{illegible} against him. He seems to think I am trying to take ad - of him. I have been boiling down sap this afternoon. Had a nice batch when done. The weather is moderating some. {second page} March THURSDAY 30 1893 Had quite a rain and windstorm this morning. The weather has turned warmer and sap is flowing freely. Fred has been working on the wood pile most of the time to day. I went out to Dover on the way to the Grange Hall. having some little matters to attend to there.. Had our usual Grange Meeting with a fare attendance. Roads very bad just now. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March FRIDAY 31 1893 Went over to William Hammonds this morning to settle up with him Have decided to let him alone after this for he has taken $2 advantage of me in a most bare faced way. Do not want to deal with such men. Have been boiling down again today, there being plenty of sap. Florence & Jack Harris have been spending the day with us, It being Good Friday. They seemed to enjoy it. {second page} April SATURDAY 1 1893 Have had Fred at work on the wood-pile to day while I have been boiling down & gathering sap. There is a specialy good run of sap just now and we find it impossible to keep up with it. Am doing the best I can however. Mr Donley has been quite a help to me, especialy at meal time. The weather is quite cool just now with a strong North East wind. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SUNDAY 2 1893 Went out to church in Dover this morning takeing Maggie and Bertha with me. Bro Cookman officiated this morning. The congregation was as usual since our late revival service quite large. Feel that that is is a special privilege to be in the Lords house & with His people these days. Found James Holcourt here when we got home. He is living in Buffalo just now. {second page April MONDAY 3 1893 We have on hand quite an abundance of sap just now. Have boiled down quite a batch to day . Fred has done it for me while I went up to Simcoe after some salt &c. Found the roads rather bad in places, but got home all right again. Left a sack of salt at Mr Isaac Austins & one at Jim Challands. Sold to the latter Had two left for our own use. The weather is warm & spring like. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April TUESDAY 4 1893 Fred has been sowing grass seed on the hilly field this forenoon. He has been away this afternoon on his own business up into Townsend. We have had a house full of company to day, Our minister Bro. C. C. Cookman and lady, with the young man & his two sisters, together with Mrs & Mr Clark I have, finished boiling down also. Found this morning that some boys had been boiling and sugaring off in our sugar bush last night. {second page April WEDNESDAY 5 1893 Fred has been working on the wood pile to day as usual. I have been sowing Alsac cloverseed most of the time to day. We are seeding the hilly field by the drive barn with this seed. Got Have sown a half bushel on this whole field Went up to unckle John's this afternoon to take a calf & bring home some blue grass seed. I charged him a dollar for the calf & he gave me the seed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April THURSDAY 6 1893 I have been sowing clover seed to day with all my might. Have succeeded in geting pretty well along having fifteen acres or so set of forty still left. Maggie went out to Dover this afternoon and brought the Grange books home with her, which were purchased by John McBrides from our Methodist Book room for us. Fred has been working at wood spliting today as usual {second page April FRIDAY 7 1893 Owing to a heavy rain last night, I have had to gather and boil down a considerable quantity of rain water sap to day. It has been an all days job, the wood being wet and burning very badly. Fred has been working at wood spliting to day as usual. He has helped me finish boiling and straining syrup lately however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SATURDAY 8 1893 Have had a rather unexpected run of work to day. Began the day in the sugar bush, but in an hour or so had a call to go fishing with George Ryerse. Got a nice load some 30 or more to bring home. Boiled down again for awhile afterward and after tea. Went fishing again with the same paries bringing home seventeen fine fish. Maggie has been out to Dover for me to day also. Got done boiling at mid-night. {second page April SUNDAY 9 1893 Took Bertha and Jim with me to church to day. Had a particulary good time in our Class- meeting The Lord being in our midst, as we communed together by the way makeing our hearts burn within us. The number of young people meeting in Class besides the increase of others is very encouraging. Our young minister officiated to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April MONDAY 10 1893 I worked away this forenoon with all my might at sowing cloverseed. Got nearly done. Fred finished this afternoon. He started ploughing on the Big Flat this forenoon for the first. Maggie and I left for Wyecombe this afternoon at about three o'clock. Arrived there about seven. Found them all well and glad to see us. We are staying over night with Maggies father and mother. {second page April TUESDAY 11 1893 My wife and I left her father's for Delhi at about ten. Arrived there in time for dinner time left by train for Aylmer at noon. Maggie remained in Delhi. Found Will. Reid and wife there. The former is looking after a large dry goods store. Was glad to find that he had become a Christian and is in a fair way to become a useful man. Got back to Delhi for tea & afterwards went home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April WEDNESDAY 12 1893 Maggie and I got home at about mid-night last night and have not felt any of the best to day. Fred has been ploughing on the Flat as usual. The weather has been Cool and showery. Had a visit from W. J. Carpenter & wife with Mr & Mrs Walls this afternoon. Was very glad to see them, for the time for visiting is apparently about at an end for a while at least. {second page April THURSDAY 13 1893 Fred has been ploughing on the Flat to day as usual while I have been boiling down sap, with some other work. Had quite a time with fire in the woods, succeeded in stoping its progress after some Considerable exertion. It did but little damage however. There has been an extremely heavy South West wind blowing to day. It has got around to the N.W. this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April FRIDAY 14 1893 I went out to town this forenoon and this afternoon have been geting things ready for seeding to morrow. Fred has been ploughing on the Big Flat and has finished at last. We intend seeding the Big Flat with a mixture of Blue grass and some other kinds with the hope of makeing a permanent pasture or meadow of it. Have had so much difficulty in working on account of freshets is the reason {second page April SATURDAY 15 1893 A snow storm has come, last night and to day, which has prevented us going on with our seeding as we expected. Have been geting up fence & blocks and barr posts for future use, besides geting our see oats and peas cleaned up ready for sowing when the land dries off again. There has been quick sleighing to day and we have used it of course. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SUNDAY 16 1893 Took Maggie and the baby with me to meeting this morning, Ma was unwell &c to prevent her going. Bro. Cookman gave us an excellent discourse as usual. Instead of our usual class meeting after preaching he gave a short discourse about Baptism. Have no doubt he found it necessary to adopt this plan in order to enlighten the new Converts as to our mode &c. {second page April MONDAY 17 1893 I went up to Lynn Valley mill this forenoon after some flour for ourselves and Fred's also some Bran and chop to mix with it for horse feed. Found the roads very bad from the recent snow storm, but they are drying fast. Fred has been geting the garden manured and ready for planting this afternoon. Our oat ground being still rather wet to work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April TUESDAY 18 1893 Have had Fred at work on the Flat with the harrow to day. We are preparing to seed with oats as soon as ready. The weather has been rather cool to day. Finished up sugar making to day. Jim boiled down the last of the sap this afternoon while I gathered up the pails &c and plugged up the trees with green maple plugs. {second page April WEDNESDAY 19 1893 Fred has kept on harrowing on the Big Flat to day. Did not start the drill owing to the rather unfit state of the ground. I went down to Jarvis this forenoon to look after a note that was due to morrow. Had it renewed for four months, there being no other way of paying just now. Have been filling the {illegible} this afternoon &c. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April THURSDAY 20 1893 Have had a steady down pour of rain from morning until evening. Of course a great quantity of water has fallen. Fred and I have been working inside at sundry jobs of repairs. He is fixing over our pea-rake which has been broken in two since Lewes Hall was here, and we have had to borrow. I never like to borrow implements. {second page April FRIDAY 21 1893 Fred worked on the wood pile this forenoon. The late heavy rain has made it impossible to do anything else. I went out to Dover takeing Maggie with me. This afternoon we have got to work takeing down and building up fence on the north side of the field by McBrides. We do not seem likely to get at our seeding again for some time, the ground being very wet. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SATURDAY 22 1893 We have been working at rebuilding fences on the North side of the field by McBrides. The weather has been very windy and disagreeable for out of door work. The ground is so very wet on account of recent heavy rains that we can do but little else than build fences, just now. Ma is still rather unwell, She seems to be run down. {second page April SUNDAY 23 1893 Did not go out to church this morning as usual for various reasons. The principal one was, that we were a little late in geting ready. But, Fred was away so I had to attend to the stock alone, or with Jims help. The weather is quite cold a North East wind prevails makeing it rather unpleasant. Rather enjoy a sabbath at home, once in a while. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April MONDAY 24 1893 Fred and I have been fixing barrs and fence on the North side of the field by McBrides to day. Got it pretty well along to night except a few new rails that are needed to take the place of broken ones &c. Went out to Dover this evening takeing Maggie and Bertha with me to attend the social at the Parsonage. Had a very pleasant time with the kind friends {second page April TUESDAY 25 1893 Have been rather unwell to day with a cold. Have been busy though at sundry jobs Cut Black Knot out of the Cherries this forenoon Fred and I have been fixing fence on the North side of the Bull Pasture field. The weather is rather disagreeable yet owing to a strong North East Wind which blows most of the time. It is drying up rather fast just now. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April WEDNESDAY 26 1893 Fred has been fencing and makeing some rails out of an old elm tree in back woods. I have been helping him some, and doing some fixing up fences myself. Am suffering from a severe cold just now however. G.W. Lemon Came this evening to say that the trees had come. We are to deliver in Simcoe on Saturday next and in Port Dover on Monday, probably. {second page April THURSDAY 27 1893 It rained this forenoon; but this afternoon I got started at delivering notices for Port Dover Delivery on Monday next. Traveled in the region West of the Port Mostly. Had my supper at my friend W. J. Carpenters and arrived at home about ten o'clock P.M. The roads are very muddy and bad, with poor prospects for an improvement, Rain falls so frequently. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April FRIDAY 28 1893 I have been delivering notices for the Port Dover Delivery to day. We purpose takeing Next Monday for that. Had my dinner at Mr Joseph Widericks to day. Enjoyed my short visit with him and his kind family very much. Finished delivering in Port Dover this evening, but did not get home until quite late afterwards. {second page April SATURDAY 29 1893 Our delivery in Simcoe came off to day. Went up to Simcoe last evening and stayed over night at G.W. Lemons, so we got at it early. Had a very good delivery altogether took only four small notes. Mr L had sold over one hundred orders for this delivery. Came home to night; but quite late. Weather quite cold and wet. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SUNDAY 30 1893 Went out to church this morning, takeing Bertha and Jim with me. Have not felt at all well on account of my terrible cold, but still, the Good Lord has made me glad because of Him and my soul to rejoice in his great salvation. Bro. Cookman talked to us about Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. Rain is falling rain to night. {second page May MONDAY 1 1893 As soon as I could get ready this morning went out to Dover to deliver fruit trees. Got along very well, having nearly every order taken and paid for. Did not get through until the usual hour of nine P.M. Rain has fallen both last night and to day, so that our seeding keeps in the back-ground still. It has turned warmer, so that now, the growing season commences. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Duplicate of previous page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May TUESDAY 2 1893 Fred has been makeing over fence on the East side of the lane North of drive-barn to day. I have been helping some; But other work has taken my attentions. Went down to William Wallses this evening to exchange & bushell of Minister potatoes for a bushell of the Rural New Yorker No 2. Am thankful to see some indications of dryer weather. {second page May WEDNESDAY 3 1893 Fred has about finished the fence on the East side of the lane North of Drive-barn to day. I have been takeing potatoes out of the pit and put them in the barn to night. Found them saved very well; but had only about twelve bushells of good ones. Ma went up to Simcoe to day. She is to stay a while then Maggie took her up. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May THURSDAY 4 1893 Fred has been at work at fence repairing and at picking up old broken rails &c to day. I went down to Jarvis this forenoon takeing Maggie with me. Had a small debt in Jarvis to pay but found it quite inconvenient to meet it owing to the great scarcity of money. Have been cuting black-rust out of red cherrry trees this afternoon. Weather cold and windy again {second page} May FRIDAY 5 1893 Fred has been harrowing on the Big Flat all day to day. I got started this afternoon with the drill on the same field. Worked at fixing up some fence by the church this forenoon. I went down to E.W. Smiths this evening to see them about some business relating to our bull last season. The weather still keeps dry and rather cool. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SATURDAY 6 1893 Fred has been working on the Big Flat to day with his team. The ground has been rather wet to afford work for the both teams so I have been fixing some fence and working in the garden &c. Fred has been sowing oats this afternoon. Am trying an experiment with the Big Flat, for different reasons. We are sowing a mixture of grass seeds, hopeing to make a permanent pasture. {second page} May SUNDAY 7 1893 Took the whole family out to the Quarterly Meeting to day, with me. My mother being away. Our young minister preached to us and had a good time. The love-feast was a time to be remembered both as to the number and earnestness of those that spoke and to the manifestation of the Divine presence. The promise of His presence was truely fulfilled. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May MONDAY 8 1893 Fred has been working away on the Big Flat with his team to day. He has been able to sow a few bushells more. I worked this forenoon at fixing some fence but this afternoon went to the Quarterly business meeting at Woodhouse Chappel, going by the way of Port Dover. While in the latter place settled up for the years Pew rent and Quarterage. Felt thankful to be able to do so. {second page} May TUESDAY 9 1893 We have been working both teams on the Big Flat to day Fred and I. The weather is very warm for the time of year and account from Europe speak of the same accompanied by a protracted drought. Allready it appears that vegetation there has suffered severely. Have been in the mountain top of late viewing the land of promise. Faith lends a realizing light &c </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May WEDNESDAY 10 1893 We have been working away at our oat-seeding to day, Fred and I. Succeeded in geting through with sowing the Big Flat. Have a couple of acres or so to go over with the smoothing harrow only. The weather continues very fine, and quite warm. Blossoms are geting well forward, especially on the peach trees. So while we have a late seeding for oats the season is early for other things. {second page} May THURSDAY 11 1893 Fred has been working to day in the twelve acre field back of barn, geting ready for seeding. Intend sowing a mixed crop of peas and oats in this field. Thought that the peabug might not be quite as injurious fo the crop in this way. My mother returned from her visit up to Simcoe. She has been gaining up nicely while there. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May FRIDAY 12 1893 Fred has been useing the disc harrow in the twelve acre field back of the barn to day. I have been harrowing in the same field with all the power possible. We are anxious to get our peas & oats mixed sown at once. Find the disc harrow to be invaluable for spring seeding as it is in the Fall. Settled up with F. Kitchen to night for past year. {second page} May SATURDAY 13 1893 Fred has been sowing peas and oats mixed in the twelve acre field back of the barn to day. He has sown about eight acres. I have been harrowing and discing in same field. To night rain is falling and the weather is quite warm. Splendid growing weather. There is also grand prospects for fruit of all kinds grown here. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SUNDAY 14 1893 Went out to church in accordance with our usual custom this morning. Took my mother with me this time. Our senior minister officiated and, not without edifying the congregation as is usual with brother Cookman. Went down to Mr Clarkes this evening to see why they had not been out to church lately. Found that nearly the whole family had been seriously ill for some time. {second page} May MONDAY 15 1893 Fred got done sowing our mixed crop of peas and oats to day. He has also done something towards geting our potatoe ground ready for planting. I have been using the young teem on the smoothing harrow myself. Have most of the field finished up except ditching. The weather is delightfuly mild and even warm for this time of year. Blossoms are coming out nicely. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May TUESDAY 16 1893 Rain again falling fast {illegible} from the North {illegible}. for we seldom get heavy rains from that quarter. It has been comeing down all day almost without cessation so Fred and I have had time to continue our repairing of implements &c. The creek has even to night risen although and the prospect of a flood is good. {second page} May WEDNESDAY 17 1893 The rain that began on Monday night last has continued even to day though much more moderately Fred and I have been fixing up around the barns, and I have been ditching some on our last sown field. A considerable freshet has been the consequence of the extended rain which had covered our oats on the Big Flat to the extent of four or five acres. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May THURSDAY 18 1893 We worked this forenoon at sundry jobs Fred and I. The ground is rather wet for working since the late rain. I went out to Dover this afternoon takeing ma with me. The weather is quite cool this evening. There seems a possibility of frost; but it may pass off. Hear of many farmers who are not nearly done seeding yet. {second page} May FRIDAY 19 1893 Have been very buisy working in the garde to day; both Fred and I . He has been working with the teem this afternoon however geting potatoe ground ready for planting &c &c. The weather is very fine and warm. All danger of frost seems to have passed away again. There are excellent prospects for fruit. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SATURDAY 20 1893 Have been working in the front garden to day Fred and I. He has been preparing the ground for planting while I have been triming peach trees &c. We have also been geting our Rural New-Yorker No 2 Potatoe planted. Have a piece of new ground for this purpose near the woods. Expect to have an extra quality of potatoes off this ground. {second page} May SUNDAY 21 1893 Went out to church this morning as is our custom. Had our young minister with us. Took Maggie and Bertha with me. The Good Lord was especially present in our Class meeting, and we felt our souls strangely warmed with while conversing together about our souls. Went over to see our old neighbour Mr Peter Ryerse who is poorly. Am afraid he is not long for this world. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May MONDAY 22 1893 Have had Fred at work planting potatoes to day besides geting corn ground ready for planting. I have been doing sundry errends and jobs. Was pleased to see a considerable improvement in the appearance of our wheat crop lately. Went around to see it this morning. Our Spring grain is also progressing favourably. G.W. Le Came this evening. Have been working on reports this evening. {second page} May TUESDAY 23 1893 Fred has been working away at sundry jobs to day. Amongst other things he has set out some three rows of straw-berry plants in the back garden. I had G.W. Lemon here last night and have been engaged part of the time since he came in makeing out my delivery report. Have also been manuring the grape-vines to day, besides other jobs. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May WEDNESDAY 24 1893 This being the Queen's birthday Fred has been up to Simcoe helping to celebrate. He took Bertha and Dora along with him. I spent most of the forenoon in makeing out my delivery returns for the season. Maggie and I went up to Simcoe this afternoon; but Came right back again. Took the 'return' Papers up for G.W.L. Had some $5.31 Comeing to me. {second page} May THURSDAY 25 1893 We have been engaged at sundry jobs to day Fred and I. Amongst other things got our sweet corn planted, and some pumpkinseeds. The weather has been fine but cool. This afternoon Maggie and I went out to Dover. Took some of our surplus potatoes out and sold them for seventy cents per Bus - store pay. I took out the trucks for some repairs and improvements. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May FRIDAY 26 1893 Fred and I have been repairing and laying over fence to day. Our work has been on the East side of the Bull pasture and in front of the house by the gully. The weather has been rather cool and disagreeable on account of an occasional rain. Have enjoyed in a fair degree, the peace that passeth knowledge, to day. {second page} May SATURDAY 27 1893 Fred and I worked this forenoon at fixing some fence along the creek. Went up to George Ryerse's with the black sow this morning also. Maggie and I went down to Jarvis this afternoon to take some eggs &c and to get some necessaries. Fred has begun this afternoon to get out manure on the field back of the barn. Our manure pile is very large this year. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SUNDAY 28 1893 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing my mother with me Our minister preached to us in his usual edifying way; and as we alway are benefited, this day day was no exception to the rule. Our class meeting was also a time of pleasing. The Good Lord being one in our midst. {second page} May MONDAY 29 1893 Fred and I have been engaged much as usual to day. I took our white Sow down to Wilson Porters this morning for service. Got our sheep washed since noon, and the remainder of the day have been drawing manuring the young apple trees of the orchard. The Dalles tea agent was here this afternoon & left 4 lbs of tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May TUESDAY 30 1893 Fred and I have finished manuring the young apple trees in the orchard to day. He has also drawn manure on the field back of the barn. I have been fixing fence between us and Mr Horn; besides pulling red-root &c. Received a very nice letter from Mr Mackey this evening, complementing my efforts at delivering trees &c &c. The weather is becomeing quite dry but warm. {second page} May WEDNESDAY 31 1893 Fred did not work this forenoon, but was laid up with a strained knee. This afternoon however he has been geting out manure again. I have been weeding out pidgeon-weed from the two back wheat fields with Jim's help. We went over twenty acres today. But did not get much of the weed, fortunately. Found the wheat rather poorer than I expected. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June THURSDAY 1 1893 Fred has continued to draw manure to day to the field back of the barn. I have been buisy at sundry jobs, to numerous to mention. Went to see our old and respected neighbour Peter Ryerse who is sorely afflicted just now and will I fear never recover, until death relieves him of his suffering. He is trusting in the Lord however and ready for the summons. {second page} June FRIDAY 2 1893 I have been work at makeing over some field gates and barrs to day besides a number of other jobs. Fred has kept on at manure drawing as usual. We are giving the field back of the barn a very good coat of manure this time. Expect to have quite a stack left however, after we get through with this field. Maggie and my mother have been visiting at Clarke Matthews to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SATURDAY 8 1893 I have been engaged much as usual to day, Mostly at rebuilding gates for the front field by the church. Fred has kept on with his manure hauling to the field back of the barn as usual. The weather continues fine for growing crops hay in particular is going right up. There never was better prospects for hay and pasture. Thank God! {second page} June SUNDAY 9 1893 Went out to church this morning as usual. Took ma and Jim in our rig, while Maggie took Bertha and Dora in the other. Our ministers were both at Conference; which this year is being held in St. Catherines; so Mr S Jenkin's came as a supply. He opens his revival service at Walsh and asks our sympathies and prayers. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June MONDAY 5 1893 Fred has been drawing manure from below the drive barn to day and puting it on Mr Donleys potato patch I have been very buisy as usual at a thousand and one jobs. G.W.Lemon Came this evening to see us or rather to sty over night with us. He states having got settled up in a satisfactory way at St Thomas. {second page} June TUESDAY 6 1893 Fred has been as usual geting out manure, from the barn yard to the field back of the barn. I have been engaged as usual at sundry jobs Mostly at working in the garden and repairing gates &c. Had a letter from my sister this evening telling us that her and Nellie would be here in a few weeks to visit us. Neither one of them have been here for some years. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June WEDNESDAY 7 1893 I have been at work sheering sheep to day. Succeeded in geting nine done altogether besides tending to the lambs and some other work. Mr William Hammond came with his Stallion to day His price of service is eight dollars this year. He agreed to throw off two dollars to make up the ball. of my account not provided for at our last settlement. His horse is a Cleveland bay. Imported. Have used him for Jess. She has already a colt from this horse. {second page} June THURSDAY 8 1893 Fred has continued to get out manure as usual. Am thankful to see this work so advanced. He has nearly finished covering the field back of the barn and we are likely to have quite a quantity left. I have finished sheering sheep to day. Had only seven left over from yesterday, but it took us me until about four o'clock to get done. Maggie and I have concluded to visit her fathers to morrow </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June FRIDAY 9 1893 Maggie and I started as early as possible for Wyecombe, by way of Simcoe - at about ten o'clock I think. Went to unckle Daniel's for dinner. Took our wool and sold to Brooks at 18c Had 68 1/2 lbs on 16 sheep Not a very large yield Got me a suit of clothes Navy Blue for only $3.90 ready made. Had a pleasant ride to S Wyecombe. Found the folks looking for us. Arrived at Mr Furgesons at about Six o'clock this evening. {second page} June SATURDAY 10 1893 Left my wife and child at Mr Fergusons, Maggies fathers this morning and came home starting nearly nine o'clock A.M. Stoped in Simcoe an hour or so and got home for dinner. Went out to Dover this evening or rather afternoon. Called at Bro. Montgomerys and had a pleasant visit. Had other matters to look after. Heard that Mr Peter Ryerse had been had his leg taken off to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SUNDAY 11 1893 On account of inclement weather we did not get out to meeting this morning. Have not failed to be greatly benefitted by the Sabbath day, as usual however. The Wisdom of the Almighty is shown truely, in the institution of the Christian Sabbath. What would we do without it, surely It was made for man; and not man for the Sabbath. {second page} June MONDAY 12 1893 We have got to work on the roads at last Fred and I . We have been working the two teems to day, so we have put in our four days so far - Have twelve altogether. Was told this morning that our respected friend and neighbour R Peter Ryerse was not likely to live but a very short time. His foot hads been amputated and he stood it all right but his great age, 86, seems to make it impossible for it to heal </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June TUESDAY 13 1893 Fred and I have been working on the road again to day, with both teems as usual. Have I not felt very well satisfied in the way our work has been laid out Mr Abercrombie has been drainin his place instead of benefiting the road. It seems as though the time has come for a change in path-masters when the road work has to be laid out in such a way as this. {second page} June WEDNESDAY 14 1893 We have continued to do our road-work to day - Fred and I Did not have to go back of the fifth concession as during yesterday and the day before but have been repairing the road along our own place instead. Got our twelve days in to night and feel quite relieved. Feel much unpleasantness in the absence of my wife and child. Am looking for here this evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June THURSDAY 15 1893 Fred, has been geting out manure on the field back of the barn. He has finished covering the field to day. I have been all day geting the two mowing machines repaired for work, besides the buggy. Took the latter up to the Blacksmith shop. Maggie Came home from her fathers this evening. The latter brought her to Simcoe and Florence the ballance of the way. {second page} June FRIDAY 16 1893 Fred has been working at Cultivating Corn & potatoes to day. He succeeded in geting all over our small cop of each besides filling up the turnip patch. I have been hoeing corn this evening, went down to Jarvis after some repairs for the two mowing machines. This afternoon I took Bell, the four year old Mare "D.T." to the horse 'Prince George'. She was served all night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SATURDAY 17 1893 Fred has been working at corn hoeing and at sundry other jobs to day. I have been engaged much the same, excepting this afternoon when I went out to Dover. Got nearly Caught in a shower of rain on the way, but after all it only about laid the dust. Jim & I took our young black sow up to George Ryerse's this forenoon for the second time. {second page} June SUNDAY 18 1893 Went out to meeting to day as usual takeing Bertha and Jim with me. Our young minister Br. W. W. Prudham preached to us to day for the last time. He has been appointed for the Walsingham Circuit for ensueing year. Our dear Bro Mill and wife are also leaving us and they were with us to day for the last time. We supposed he has been appointed to a small station near St Marys. Weather very warm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June MONDAY 19 1893 Fred and I worked this forenoon at fixing up some fences around the wood and field back of the barn. This afternoon I began mowing the orchard for hay. Found the crop a very heavy one. If the other fields were as heavy we will certainly have a big pile of hay. Frank Hasely was here to night to tell me that he could only help me draw in hay part of the time. {second page} June TUESDAY 20 1893 I have been mowing away at the orchard to day, Fred has been mowing arround the trees and fence. He also sowed our little patch of turnips this forenoon. Succeeded in geting the orchard about all cut to day. The weather is becomeing warmer every day. The thermometer has been up to ninety to day. The highest temperature of the season, so far. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June WEDNESDAY 21 1893 I started cuting the field of hay by Jim Challands to day; or rather this afternoon. Fred has been helping as usual. I went out to Dover this evening takeing ma and Bertha with me. The latter went for meeting; but it happened to be the wrong night. Have been much exercised over my position of late, financially. Am calling upon God for help, for vain is the help of man {second page} June THURSDAY 22 1893 Fred and I have been working at mowing over the big field by McBrides preparation to leaving it to grow for seed. Have used both machines, and the two teems. There was heavy showers to the north of us again to day. It has cleared off, cooler, to night Maggie has gone over to sit up at Peter Ryerses to night. He still lingers but cannot last many days. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June FRIDAY 23 1893 Fred and I finished cuting over the big field by McBrides this morning. I went back to the field by Jims and mowed another piece. This afternoon we have been rakeing and cocking up hay in the orchard The crop there is a very heavy one, especially in the western portion. The weather is cool and dry, just the thing for making hay. {second page} June SATURDAY 24 1893 Fred and I have been rakeing and cocking up a portion of the hay in the field by Jim. We nearly completed our job there. This forenoon however we finished puting up hay in the orchard. Our hay crop is a magnificent one this year. It is mostly clover and will not be so marketable but be better for the land. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SUNDAY 25 1893 Went out to the Port as usual this morning takeing Bertha and my mother with me. We had a reception service in our church, when some thirty or more were taken into full membership a portion of them were also baptised. It was a very precious time the Good Lord being with us. Rev J.S. Jenkins was present and preached to us. {second page} June MONDAY 26 1893 We started drawing in hay from the orchard this morning but found it rather wet, so we stoped after geting in one load. Frank Hasely helped and would have continued to do so all day but for the hay being damp. Fred and I have been mowing in the field by Jim Challands most of the time since. Weather cooler & pleasant. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June TUESDAY 27 1893 Frank did not come to day, the rains having been frequent lately for our drawing in. Fred and I have finished cuting the field by Jim Challand's this forenoon. This afternoon he has been cultivating corn and potatoes &c. While I have been otherwise engaged - mostly at hoeing in the garden. The weather still keeps rainy and unfavourable for haying. {second page} June WEDNESDAY 28 1893 Fred and I have been engaged at hoeing &c this forenoon. This afternoon we have been geting in hay from the orchard Got in four loads alone, Frank not having come. The makes five in all, so far. The weather has the appearance now of being favourable for haying and we hope with the blessing of God Almighty to improve the chance given. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June THURSDAY 29 1893 Fred and I have got in four loads of hay to day, makeing nine in all so far. Two of them were from the orchard and the other two from from the field by Jim's. We have been raking up the last cut portion of the above field this afternoon. Did not get it all raked nor nearly all up in cock. Weather very warm. {second page} June FRIDAY 30 1893 We have been nearly all day geting the ballance of the field by Challand's raked up into wind-rows and put up in the cock. Had time to bring home two loads more from the same field however, making eleven in all so far. The weather is becoming very warm and dry. Had only Fred to help me to day. Have about given up hopes of Frank Hasely comeing back. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SATURDAY 1 1893 Have continued to get in hay to day. Fred and I without any other help. We have succeeded in geting seven more loads safely housed. This makes eighteen in all so far. Our orchard yielded nine loads of fine hay. We have something over a days drawing out yet. The weather is very warm and dry. Appearance of rain have passed away. {second page} July SUNDAY 2 1893 Did not get out to church this morning. Maggie was somewhat unwell, & I thought best not to leave her; but Bertha and Ma went. Have great season to be thankful for this day of rest. Surely the Sabbath to for man and not man for the Sabbath. Our abundant labour during haying and harvest require {illegible}a rest day be provided. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July MONDAY 3 1893 Fred and I with Mr Douleys help finished geting in the hay from the field by Jim Challands. Got done about half past two this afternoon There was sixteen good big loads on this field and nine on the orchard which makes twenty five in all to date. Our hay loft or mows are all nearly filled now. Started cutting front field by the church this afternoon. {second page} July TUESDAY 4 1893 There was a thunder-storm last night almost the first of the season here. Did not get to drawing hay until afternoon on account of the rain. Gto in three loads this afternoon makeing twenty one in all so far. Mr Douely has helped me mow away this afternoon. This forenoon he has helped also at {illegible} turnips. Fred and I worked at the same this forenoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July WEDNESDAY 5 1893 I have been cuting again to day in the front field by the church. Fred has been hoeing some & cuting arround the fences &c. Quite a shower of rain fell this afternoon which prevented further opperations in the hay field. The rain was very much needed however. The Good Lord has been with me to day makeing my heart glad with his presence. {second page} July THURSDAY 6 1893 The weather has been rather cloudy to day with an occasional light rain-fall. Fred and I have been cuting hay in the field by the church. Succeeded in geting the field all cut to night however. The crop is a very abundant one & will likely fill all our available space without the back field. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July FRIDAY 7 1893 I have been very buisy to day rakeing up the front field of hay, next to church. Got it all raked up, though it was very heavy. Fred has got a half or nearly up in cock. Mr Douley has been helping all day. The weather has been very warm, but very good hay weather this afternoon. I has come just right for us with our big field of hay just cut. {second page} July SATURDAY 8 1893 We finished cocking up the hay in front field this forenoon and this afternoon have been drawing in from same field. Got in five loads and did not clear a very large spot either. Mr Douley has been helping all day, and could scarcely do without him.. Forgot to mention that our five loads were put in the bay They make nine altogether there. Have been hindered some by a heavy wind. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SUNDAY 9 1893 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing Bertha and Jim with me. Bro. Cookman officiated for us to day. Was much blessed in the service of the sanctuary, the Good Lord being with us. The new G.T.R Station Master and family were with us to day, the first that I met them. Maggie and Bertha went out to church this evening. {second page} July MONDAY 10 1893 Fred and I with Mr Douley's help have been geting in hay from the front field again to day with all our might. Succeeded in houseing safely eight loads more makeing thirty eight in all so far. Four of these loads we put in the barn. The weather continues very favourable for haying though rather dry for potatoes as pasture. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July TUESDAY 11 1893 We have continued to draw in hay from the front field by the church to day, and Mr Douley has helped us. Have succeeded in geting in the ballance of the field, having twenty one loads from it all together. This makes us forty six loads drawn in so far. My mother went out to Dover this afternoon & got one of our buggies fixed at {illegible and cut off} Lost a two month old calf to day, from choking, in drinking its usual mess of milk & Oil Cake meal. {second page} July WEDNESDAY 12 1893 Fred has been cultivating potatoes this forenoon while I have been cuting grass in the field west of the woods. This afternoon I have raked up what was cut in the forenoon and Fred has been cocking up. Mr Douley has been hoeing turnips for us to day He is a faithful old worker. Would rather have him work for us now than most of the young men notwithstanding his great age. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July THURSDAY 13 1893 Have been mowing grass in the field West of the woods again to day; or rather until noon, for afternoon shortly there was a beautiful shower of rain that prevented further work in the hay. Mr Douley has been working in the turnips &c again to day. He has been transplanting a lot this afternoon, filling in vacancies. Had a visit from Mr Walter Olds to day; our old and true Christian friend {second page} July FRIDAY 14 1893 I went to Jarvis this morning mostly for binder repairs, and some more twine. The rain last night made this a good opportunity for this. Fred was hoeing potatoes this forenoon and this afternoon he has been cocking up hay while I have been rakeing and cuting. Finished the latter job. Wheat is about ready for cuting and we are anxious to be ready for it. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SATURDAY 15 1893 I finished rakeing up hay in the field west of the woods this forenoon and got most of raked up cocked up. This afternoon Fred and I got in a couple of loads when a heavy wind and thunder storm came; which did great havoc with some of our fences and trees. The frequent rains are bringing on our second crop of clover for seed nicely however besides other crops except wheat. {second page} July SUNDAY 16 1893 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing Bertha and Dora Kitchen with me this time. Heard our new young minister this time Bro. Cole. He is what might be called a greenhorn; and not a very accomplished one at that, although his abilities seem fairly good. In size he is rather diminutive, being a Londoner I suppose. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July MONDAY 17 1893 Fred and I have been geting in hay from the field west of the woods to day. It took some time to get it turned and dry enough; but succeeded in geting seven loads more inside, makeing fifty five in all so far. Five of these we have put in the ten-acre-field barn. The weather has been quite favourable for our work and we are anxious to get into wheat harvest. {second page} July TUESDAY 18 1893 We have continued to get in hay to day. Fred and I. Succeeded in drawin five loads in the forenoon and three this afternoon; or eight to day. This makes fifty six altogether so far. We finished filling our little hay barn in the ten acre field. Got ten loads stowed away there. We are thankful for fine weather, so favourable for our work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July WEDNESDAY 19 1893 Fred and I finished geting in hay from the field west of the woods this forenoon Got in two more loads which makes the bulk of our crop something like sixty eight loads for this season. This is the heaviest crop of hay for some years. Got our binder fixed up and started at cuting wheat this evening. We began in the field back of drivebarn. {second page} July THURSDAY 20 1893 The weather has continued favourable for our work. So we have done our best to improve it. Have been driving the binder in the field N.E. of Drive barn, Succeeded in geting well along with this field. Fred has been shocking up. Am more than pleased with the working of our old binder, it has run nine or ten years and seems to work as well as ever since the new canvas was added. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July FRIDAY 21 1893 Have been buisy cuting the hilly field N.E. of drive barn to day. Hoped to have finished but was disappointed having an hour so's work to go to morrow. Fred has been seting up sheaves and cleaning up patches that I could not cut very well with the binder. Our wheat has ripened very fast and it is already shelling. {second page} July SATURDAY 22 1893 I finished cuting the field N.E. of drive-barn this morning and got moved back to the the North East Corner field of twelve acres. Got a good start to day in that field to day. Found the wheat better then I expected though down very bad. Fred has been working in the field North East of drive-barn to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SUNDAY 23 1893 Did not feel well enough to go to church to day, so remained at home to get rested up. Feel thankful for the Sabbath day privilege of rest, as well as for the multitude of other blessings connected with the blessed day. Sent the other members of the family out to church this evening. They report having N heard Rev David Chalmers our old pastor. {second page} July MONDAY 24 1893 Have been cuting in the North East Corner field to day. Got along very well though the wheat is shelling badly. The crop is so badly lodged that it makes it much worse about shelling. The back part of the field is badly destroyed by a hailstorm some time ago. Fred has been seting up in the same field. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July TUESDAY 25 1893 Got done cuting in the big N.E. Corner field this afternoon besides, getting a good start in the new ground field in front of Mr Austins. Do not find the new ground crop as good as we expected. The West side of the field has some good wheat in it however. The effects of the hail storm some time ago is noticeable everywhere. {second page} July WEDNESDAY 26 1893 Have been cuting wheat to day in the New ground field Finished up this evening, besides geting started in the ten-acre-field afterwards. Fred has been shocking up wheat after me, besides doing some cleaning up. My old binder does not work without having it rebellious spells. Had some of them to day, which made me no little trouble. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July THURSDAY 27 1893 I have been cuting in the ten-acre-field again to day. Got along very well, there being only about three acres left for to-morrow. Fred has been cuting arround where I could not and seting up after me. The field that I am not cuting is quite poor. Was thinking to day that our whole crop could not average more than ten bushels per acre. Mary Jane came to night with Mrs Ward {second page} July FRIDAY 28 1893 Got done cuting wheat this forenoon; and Fred finished shocking up. We have gone over the forty acres with the binder in Seven days and a half with our old binder. The crop is not so good as it appeared to be before cuting. My Sister and a friend of here A Mrs Ward, also of Dresden, came to visit us this evening. Maggie went out to the Port Dover station after them. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SATURDAY 29 1893 We got started at drawing in wheat from the field N.E. of drivebarn this yesterday afternoon. Have kept on drawing to day and got in so far some fourteen loads from this field. The weather still keeps dry and today rather cool. I drove out after my ster's and Mrs Ward's trunks this evening. Mr Douley has been helping us mow away wheat to day. He has hoed turnips between times. {second page} July SUNDAY 30 1893 On account of the heavy harvest work of the past week I felt too tired to go to church, this morning. Am looking in hopes of a return of the time when I shall be able to attend the house of God as before. Such a load of the family out this morning and one also this evening. My sister and Mrs Ward are still visiting us and are enjoying their company. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July MONDAY 31 1893 Fred and I have, with Mr Douleys help been geting in wheat until about three or four o'clock this afternoon, when we were blessed with a delightful shower. We finished geting in wheat from the hilly field except rakeings this forenoon. Had sixteen loads from this field. Started afterwards drawing from the ten-acre-field. got in three loads from there to day. {second page} August TUESDAY 1 1893 We have continued to draw wheat from the ten-acre-field to day. Finished up all but the rakeings and had eight loads on the ten-acres. Mr Douley has helped as usual. I have been rakeing when Mr D was loading, and have about finished the field Had a visit from Francis Marr and wife with Belle & George. Could not spend much time with them however. Got in six loads to day one of them from the new ground field </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August WEDNESDAY 2 1893 I finished rakeing the ten-acre-field this morning and turned the cows in. Fix Fixed the roof of the little barn as well. Had two loads of rakeings. Have been drawing from the New-ground field. Got in five loads which makes six so far from this field. Mr Douley has been helping as usual. Heard to day that our neighbour Isaac Austin, had met with a very serious accident yesterday. He Mrs A & Bill were thrown out of a democrat and nearly killed {second page} August THURSDAY 3 1893 Fred was sick this forenoon, but Mr Douley helped me, so we were able to keep on drawing wheat. We had seven loads and a half from the New ground field altogether. We have also got four loads and a half from the N.E.Corner field to day being the first from this field. Fred has been helping this afternoon and Mr Douley all day. The weather is still warm and dry. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August FRIDAY 4 1893 We have continued to draw the wheat to day as usual, Fred and Mr Douley. have both been helping as usual. Succeeded in geting Seven loads more from the N.E.Corner field. This makes twelve loads; or rather eleven & a half from this field so far. Got our barn filled up and began a stack this afternoon. The weather still keeps very dry and warm. {second page} August SATURDAY 5 1893 Fred has been away to day look after some harvest apples of Mr Douleys. Have been geting in wheat with Mr Douleys help, Jim has got so that he can pitch sheaves very well. We had five more loads from the N.E. Corner field which makes seventeen altogether. The number of loads together is forty eight with out rakeing. Do not look for any great yield as the grain is so badly threshed out with a hail storm some time ago. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SUNDAY 6 1893 Has been our {illegible} meeting day we, all went but Maggie. Had our old pastor Rev. David Chalmers, as our officiating minister. Of course it seemed like old times to hear him {illegible} A large number of people were in attendance and only a very small number left after the preaching service was over. Have felt much benefited in the services of the Sanctuary, the Good Lord being present with us. {second page} August MONDAY 7 1893 Fred has been working fo day at sundry jobs. Was buisy myself this forenoon at rakeing the new-ground stubble. Got that field all raked and quite a start in the North East Corner field, before noon. This afternoon we began cuting oats on the Big Flat. Succeeded at getting a good {illegible}ing. The oats are not so good as I expected. Can hardly cut in places are so short </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August TUESDAY 8 1893 I worked this forenoon at rakeing in the big N.E. Corner field and this afternoon have been cuting oats with the old binder. Got the East half of the field all cut. Fred has been helping as usual. Had a visit from our old minister and his lady to day, Rev David Chalmers. Our old and long respected friend Mr John Albert Came to see us also. Lost our best young cow to day, the white Bertha cow. She apparently died of bloat. {second page} August WEDNESDAY 9 1893 I started this morning for Guelph to visit the model farm, there being a Farmers Institute excursion there to day. A large number of people over one thousand availed themselves of the chance. Was well pleased with my visit there. The many new facts learned by experiments on different subjects cannot fail to benefit those that learn and practice them. Our ride both to Guelph and back was most unsatisfactory. It took six hours to go and six to come. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August THURSDAY 10 1893 Went out to Dover this morning partly to take Mrs Ward who has been visiting us of late, and partly on some other business. Have been afflicted with a very serious cold which has left one of my lungs quite sore and a bad cough. Fred has been helping as usual, this afternoon we have been trying to get the old Kirby reaper ready to cut cloverseed &c. Did not succeed in geting it done however. {second page} August FRIDAY 11 1893 Have been most of the day geting the old reaper to work. It failed after all the time spent upon it, and this evening I went over to Mr James McBrides to see about geting his reaper to finish cuting the cloverseed. He consented to let us try it. Got a casting from Jac Bint this morning that I promised to return, and have unfortunately broken it already. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SATURDAY 12 1893 Fred has been spreading manure most of the time to day in the field back of the barn. having been disappointed in not geting our old reaper to work satisfactorily at cuting cloverseed, I borrowed Mr James McBrides but soon found that it would not do the work. So I went to Dover and got the necessary repairs & soon got our old reaper to work after all. Have been cuting this evening all right. Our old Kirby does the work up charmingly. Heard that J. Harris had failed just lately. {second page} August SUNDAY 13 1893 I went out to Dover this morning as usual takeing Bertha and Dora with me together with my mother, Mrs Gilbert and Jim. Mrs G is visitng us at present. Had our young minister bro Cole to preach to us. Do not know how he will succeed amongst us, but am affraid his course will not be very acceptable amongst our people for a while for different reasons. Weather quite cool. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August MONDAY 14 1893 I began to cut Cloverseed again in the field by McBrides. Got along all right. It is very short and rather thin and hard to cut. The old Kirby can do it though. This afternoon I have been cuting oats on the Big Flat with the binder. Have got along nicely. Had a visit from my unckle Daniel Olds and his wife to day. Felt sorry that I could not spent some time with him. {second page} August TUESDAY 15 1893 Have been exceedingly buisy to day, as usual. It is some satisfaction to see the work progress. Got done cuting the oats on the big flat at about four this afternoon. We found the Flat quite stout and good, notwithstanding the dry weather. Fred has been helping to day as usual. He has helped on the Big flat most of the time. Started to cut cloverseed this evening again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August WEDNESDAY 16 1893 I have been working away in the field next to McBrides to day at cuting cloverseed. On account of the stones I have had a considerable delay, and trouble with the knives. Am thankful however to be making progress. Fred has finished shocking up oats on the big flat besides spreading manure part of the time in the field back of the barn. We are being blessed with a delighful shower of rain to night {second page} August THURSDAY 17 1893 Have been cuting cloverseed again to day with all my might, in the field by McBrides. Am very thankful that this field is about done. Fred has been helping with the scythe and rake on the rough places. Our old friend G.W. Lemon is staying over night with us to night. We do not see him often now days. he reports up-hill work canvassing on account of the drought & grass hoppers. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August FRIDAY 18 1893 Finished cuting the big field by McBrides this forenoon. Am very thankful indeed to have finished this work, for it was no small job. Got started cuting the field of oats and peas back of Freds this afternoon. Did not work very long on account of rain. Mrs Ward of Dresden left us for good this morning. Ma took her to the station. Feel discouraged at the work we have before us sometimes {second page} August SATURDAY 19 1893 I have been cuting, peas and oats, our mixed crop again to day with the old Kirby reaper. The machine has done admirably and the job is well nigh done. Am thankful to find the crop is a very good one both as to straw and grain so far as I can see. Fred has been helping, cuting with the scythe and cocking up &c. Mary Jane & ma were up to unckle Robert Culbers this afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SUNDAY 20 1893 Did not go out to church as is our usual custom, to day. Felt that to spend the day at home would be upon the whole, most beneficial, so acted accordingly. The day has been a blessing to me in more ways than one. The one of rest to the tired body is not the least. The very important labours of this season on the year cannot be attended to without needing the day of rest. {second page} August MONDAY 21 1893 I worked this forenoon at rakeing the hilly stubble field N.E. of drive barn. Fred ploughed for the first this forenoon, for fall seeding in the field back of the barn. This afternoon we finished cuting our mixed crop of peas and oats in the eleven acre field back of Fred's. Got in our first load this evening off of same field. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August TUESDAY 22 1893 We have been geting in our mixed crop of oats and peas to day. Fred and Mr Douley have been helping. Got in two loads this forenoon and three this afternoon, making six so far. Am pleased to find the crop a very good one. It handles well. My sister is still with us but she is thinking of going home again in a day or so. {second page} August WEDNESDAY 23 1893 I succeeded in geting the eleven acre field of oats and peas horse raked to day while Fred and Mr. Douley have been drawing. I had to stack part of the time. Am thankful that to night all of this crop is in the stack including rakeings. Had nine loads and three loads of rakings from the field. Had a precious season today - interviewing my Father & King, Surely He is a present help help. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August THURSDAY 24 1893 Fred and Mr Douley have been helping to day to get in oats from the big flat. I have helped stack &c. Got in five loads to day. Took my sister out to the station this morning on her way home. Came back by Steand's & Called at Wilkinson's, & Irac Bints. Am in much trouble about some of my debts. Want to pay them so bad & cant. {second page} August FRIDAY 25 1893 We have been geting in wheat rakeings to day. This morning however we got in a load of oats from the flat. Our wheat rakeings have been something unusual this year, owing to the hail storm in July which beat the wheat down badly. I have been cuting cloverseed in the orchard myself when not stacking to day; using the mowing machine for that purpose. Mr Douley has helped to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SATURDAY 26 1893 We have been geting in oats from the Big Flat until about two o'clock this afternoon, and Mr Douley has been helping us. This afternoon Fred went out to Dover to see about Dora's boarding place when going to high school there; while I went to Jarvis; also to see about geting the threshers. The latter promised to Come when we were ready for them. {second page} August SUNDAY 27 1893 I went out to the regular morning service in Port Dover takeing Bertha and Jim with me. Our young minister officiated Bro Cookman is away at Grimsby for a hollowDay. I rather enjoyed the young man's discourse. He talked about character building and said some good things. Our class afterwards was a proffitable season, The Good Lord being with us. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August MONDAY 28 1893 Fred went out to Dover this morning to take Dora the latter is going to the high school now. He got back about nine. We managed with Mr Douleys help to get the last of our oats drawn from the big flat by about two o'clock this afternoon. Had eleven loads in all. It has been raining since and we finished just in time. Fred and I have been trying to put the Cistern pump at the barn in repair this afternoon. {second page} August TUESDAY 29 1893 Fred has got started at ploughing in the field back of the barn to day. The fine rain that came last night has improved the ploughing very much. Went up to Simcoe this afternoon takeing Maggie with me. Went to the dentists while there and had my last upper tooth drawn preparing to have a permanent upper set made. Made some further payments when on the way viz to S.McBride & J Harrison </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August WEDNESDAY 30 1893 Fred has been ploughing in the field back of the barn to day. He is geting along very well, and the ground ploughs nicely. I have been piling manure this forenoon & this afternoon have been away after threshing hands. Did not succeed in finding {illegible} so I gave up threshing this week. Maggie took Bertha out this morning & I went after her to night to Dover {second page} August THURSDAY 31 1893 I finished cuting cloverseed in the orchard to day. Used the mowing machine for that purpose on account of the trees. Got to work with the harrow towards night on the wheat ground. Fred has been ploughing in the field back of the barn to day. The ground ploughs nicely and harrows down beautifuly. Shall not have much trouble to get it ready for sowing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September FRIDAY 1 1893 Fred has been working away with the plough in the field back of the barn to day. I finished rakeing up cloverseed in the orchard this forenoon and this afternoon got started cuting cloverseed in the field next to Jim Challands. Found the crop about the same as our pastured field not to McBrides, so far as I could see. The reaper works very well. {second page} September SATURDAY 2 1893 I worked most of the day at harrowing in the field back of the barn. Fred has been ploughing in the same field. I went down to Fergus this evening to see about the threshers. Found hands on the way, so that we are likely to have plenty of help. Have to pay them a dollar a day. Fred went out this evening to get a boarding place for Dora, again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SUNDAY 3 1893 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing my mother and Jim with. Bertha went to Mount Lion with Austins. Had Bro Cookman with us again. He has been absent for some time and we appreciate all the more. Maggie is quite unwell this evening and we are rather anxious lest something serious is hanging about her. {second page} September MONDAY 4 1893 Fred has been at work with the plough again to day, in the field back of the barn. I finished spreading manure in the same field this forenoon and this afternoon have been cuting cloverseed in the field next to Jim Challands. Have got along nicely with this. We are anxious to get our threshing done however, for different reasons. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September TUESDAY 5 1893 The Fergus threshing machine Came at about eleven o'clock last night, so this morning wh we had to get arround. The following parties have been helping for pay. Addam Frolick at $1.25 per day. He stands at the end of the arriers Wesley Ryerse & his son Ed, Otto Collins and Mr Douley together with George McBride Wilsons Porters man has been helping by way of exchanging work. {second page} September WEDNESDAY 6 1893 Found that Mr Douley and George McBride were not able to work to day so we tried to get supplies to fill their places this forenoon but failed. The other hands came all right. Mr James McBride relieved us this afternoon Also Mr Smith that works at John Marr's. So The machine broke down before noon & we have not nearly finished threshing as a consequence. Grain {illegible} but poor. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September THURSDAY 7 1893 We finished threshing at about noon to day. Had only some three hundred and fifty nine bushells of wheat from the machine from forty acres or about nine bushells per acre. Our oats was also a light crop, or less than 20 bushells per acre. Our mixed crop of oats and peas was the best crop of the season; but this was only about 16 Bu Per acre or 165 from machine the wheat was injured by the hail storm in June & never recovered. The quality was also inferior. {second page} September FRIDAY 8 1893 Found this morning that it would be necessary to cock up the cloverseed, before drawing in the field by McBrides so Jim and I worked at it this forenoon. Find it rather difficult to get it out of the grass in some places. Fred has worked to day as usual. I went to the funeral of our old friend and neighbour P.G.Bagley this afternoon. He died in his seventy eighth year - a good old age. Many recollections of my past life cluster around his memory. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SATURDAY 9 1893 Fred continued to plough this forenoon as usual. He began in the twelve acre field back of his house where we had peas and oats. I worked at the clover-seed this forenoon in the field next to McBrides. This afternoon I have had Fred cuting corn while I have been ploughing in his place. The twelve acre field ploughs up very well and will make a good wheat field. {second page} September SUNDAY 10 1893 Went out to church this morning as usual, takeing Bertha and Jim with me. The young minister officiated in a rather uncouth way. Had a very happy time in our Class - meeting afterwards. Felt very loathe to stop to the class th to day. just because I did not feel like it. But thank God, He graciously gave me a blessing for not listening to the tempters charms. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September MONDAY 11 1893 Fred has been ploughing in the pea stubble field where we intend to sow wheat. I have been working at the cloverseed all day. This forenoon at cut cocking up, in the field by McBrides and this afternoon at cuting with the reaper in the field by Jim Challands. The crop there is a very promising one, mostly there are some poor spots however. {second page} September TUESDAY 12 1893 Have had Mr Josie Smith driving a team on the wheat ground today. Fred has been ploughing as usual. I worked at cocking up cloverseed this forenoon and this afternoon went up to Mr J Wycoffs after seed wheat, brought home eighteen bushells of Dawsons golden chaff. Had to give $65 c per Bu It was not pure seed however there being Clawson & Garfield wheat slightly mixed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September WEDNESDAY 18 1893 Have been sowing our first field to day the one back of the barn consisting of eight acres. Sowed about fourteen bushells of wheat, Dawson's golden chaff on the field. Have had Mr J. Smith harrowing for me as usual this being his second day at 75 c per day. Fred has kept on ploughing in the pea stubble field back of his house. Weather very warm. {second page} September THURSDAY 19 1893 Mr Jos Smith kept on harrowing in the back wheat field until noon to day when he went home sick with a lame back; or so he said. I went out to town this morning to take a jack screw to Mr Marrs. We had it raising the drive barn sills that had rotted and fallen. Fred has ploughed to day as usual. We ran out the water furrows in the field back of the barn & I have been cleaning them part of the time. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September FRIDAY 15 1893 We had a fine rain last night. The first for some time. Fred has been ploughing to day as usual. He helped move the threshing machine this afternoon however. I finished cuting corn this forenoon myself & have since been cleaning ditches in our first sown wheat field. The weather keeps warm for the time of year. Wheat must soon come up now. {second page} September SATURDAY 16 1893 Fred has been ploughing to day in our last wheat field. I have been working at sundry jobs. Rain has been falling in light showers, this afternoon, accompanied by a heavy wind from the west. I have been trying to put up cloverseed this afternoon, mostly in the big field by McBrides. Our Annual Equinox storm seems on us. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SUNDAY 17 1893 Went out to church this morning as usual. Took ma and Bertha with me. Had Bro Cookman with us to day. Had an excellent discourse about the prodigal son. Did not feelt like staying to class; but have invariably found that when it was a cross, the greater blessing followed the performance of duty. Had considerable liberty in leading the class. {second page} September MONDAY 18 1893 Fred went out to Dover this forenoon tot take Dora out to School. He began to help me in the barn at about eleven o'clock however. I got ten bushells of Manchester Wheat from Mr James McBride this morning for see. Sold four two year old heifers to C.G.Warren's butcher this forenoon at 5 1/4 C per lb dressed wt. He is to leave them for a month or so on pasture. Have had Fred ploughing this afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September TUESDAY 19 1893 On account of rain last night the ground was rather wet for harrowing this morning so I worked at the cloverseed in field, by McB's this afternoon I have been harrowing and Fred has been ploughing all day in same field. Am anxious to get our seeding done on account of cloverseed drawing &c B It seems very tedious, somehow. {second page} September WEDNESDAY 20 1893 Have been harrowing all day to day while Fred has been ploughing. We are geting our field nearly ready for the drill, though we do not seem to be making much progress. The weather is fine for our work however, and the ground is moist and works very well. Have had a considerable heat to day however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September THURSDAY 21 1893 Fred has continued to plough to day as usual He has nearly finished the field however. I kept on harrowing this forenoon. This afternoon however I have been drilling. Got a good start on our last field and hope to finish to morrow. I see by our late papers that wheat is comeing up in price and bid's fare to be at a paying value ere long. {second page} September FRIDAY 22 1893 Fred got done ploughing this forenoon in our last field. We finished geting it harrowed down and have nearly got done drilling in seed. So our seeding is nearly done at last. Have had a few light showers last night and to day, but not enough to prevent work. The weather continues warm without even the slightest touch of frost. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SATURDAY 23 1893 Fred and I finished drilling and harrowing our last field of winter wheat this forenoon. He has been furrowing out as well. Finished the latter by noon. I went up to Simcoe this afternoon, to see about my new set of upper teeth, paid for some four years ago. Went also to see H. G. about a note. Brought W.A. Fergusons better half home with me. {second page} September SUNDAY 24 1893 Went out to church this morning, as usual takeing Bertha with me. Had our senior minister Br Cookman to minister to us rather unexpectedly. Our meeting together though poorly attended was nevertheless a season of proffit. Mrs Will Ferguson is still with us mostly to visit Maggie during her illness. She seems benefitted by her company. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September MONDAY 25 1893 Fred has been ditching in our last sown wheat field to day and have been helping most of the time. Took Annie F. down to the station at Jarvis this forenoon. Our youngster has been allowed to go to Delhi with her and, of course her absence is a rather serious matter, our household. We scarcely know how to get along without her. {second page} September TUESDAY 26 1893 We have at last got to work at our cloverseed Fred and I. Commenced with the field by McBrides and drawed four loads this afternoon and two this forenoon. The cloverseed is so nearly all heads that we cannot get very large loads on the waggon. This is an advantage however in many ways. Weather very fine and dry. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September WEDNESDAY 27 1893 We worked this forenoon at cocking up cloverseed, Fred and I. This afternoon, however, we have been again drawing in . Got in two more loads safely in the barn from the field by McBrides, makeing eight so far from this field. Had two small loads from the orchard which we have also got in this afternoon. The weather fortunately keeps fine. {second page} September THURSDAY 28 1893 Fred and I have been puting up clover seed in the field by McBrides this forenoon. This afternoon we have been drawing in from same field. Got in three more loads from this field makeing ten eleven so far. The weather keeps dry as usual - very favourable for our clover hauling &c. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September FRIDAY 29 1893 Fred spent the forenoon in cocking up Clover seed as usual. This afternoon we have been drawing in. Got in our last load from the field by McBrides makeing eleven in all from this field. We have also drawn two loads from the field by Jim Challands being our first from this field. Weather still dry and cool. {second page} September SATURDAY 30 1893 We cut cloverseed in the field by Jim Challands this forenoon, Fred and I. He with the scythe in the steep places and I with the reaper. This afternoon Fred went out to Dover with onions. I went out also to look after some little matters of business. Feel somewhat anxious this Fall owing to the bare state of our crops and the low price of grain as well. Our clover seed crop is a consolation however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SUNDAY 1 1893 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing Ma and Jim with me. Had Bro. Cookman to officiate and our usual monthly fellowship meeting afterwards. Maggie became rather unwell towards night, and I went out after Dr Hamilton for here along in the evening. Had a cold disagreeable ride however. The Dr came home with me. {second page October MONDAY 2 1893 Fred has been buisy as usual to day. At about two o'clock this morning, we have had an arrival of another daughter. She My wife and child are both doing well thank God. I went out to Dover this forenoon to take the Doctor home. Fred has been buisy at sundry jobs. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October TUESDAY 3 1893 I have been cuting the remaining portion of the cloverseed in the field by Jim Challands this forenoon. This afternoon it we have got it in the barn This makes our eighteenth load so far. We have now to cut the front field by the church. This will take us some time though, for the ground is so rough and hilly. Our Sister, Sarah Came this evening to stay with Maggie awhile. {second page October WEDNESDAY 4 1893 Fred and I worked in the barn most of the forenoon. Got a lot of machine railings cleaned up and a grist of chop ready for the mill. Took it up to Mr Brook's mill this afternoon for grinding. Went to Simcoe to see about geting my teeth fixed. Have had an upper set made paid for some four years & have worn the temporary set since. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October THURSDAY 5 1893 Fred has been husking corn to day in our front garden patch. I have been very buisy as usual. Spent the forenoon mostly at repairing the old reaper, and this aftenoon have been useing it to cut clover seed in the front field. The crop is quite a short one, but the old machine does a fine job in gathering it. {second page October FRIDAY 6 1893 Have had Fred husking corn to day in our front garden patch. Our crop there was very good notwithstanding the dry summer. I have been cuting cloverseed in the field by the church most of the time. Had to do some repairing to the reaper again. AM affraid it will not last until we got done cuting from present appearances. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SATURDAY 7 1893 Fred finished husking our crop of corn yesterday and got it in the crib this forenoon. We only need two loads. I worked at mending the roof of our old house this forenoon. Have cut cloverseed most of the afternoon in the front field by the church. Had a short visit from my unckle Joseph McFall and aunt Cynthia this afternoon. {second page October SUNDAY 8 1893 Went out to church to day as usual. Took Mrs Crysler wih me this time. Our young minister preached to us and gave us a very good discourse I think. Felt very stupid and sleepy myself the result of being up nights a good deal lately, I suppose. Am very thankful to the Good Lord for the improvement in my dear wife. The little one is also doing nicely. Praise ye the Lord. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October MONDAY 9 1893 I have been cuting cloverseed in the field by the church to day. Got done at about four o'clock this afternoon, which finishes cuting for this year. Fred has been gathering apples. After geting done with the cloverseed I drilled in a bushell of wheat where we had potatoes near the woods on new ground. The weather is very fine just now. {second page October TUESDAY 10 1893 Fred has been working at the cloverseed in the front field by the church. He has been cocking it up ready to draw. I went out to Dover this forenoon to see the doctor for Maggie. She is not so well. Have been buisy this afternoon at picking grapes from the old Clinton vine. The weather is delightful just now so warm and pleasant. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October WEDNESDAY 11 1893 I went up Simcoe this forenoon, mostly to seeing a new set of teeth fitted to my mouth. Called at the Brooks mill & learned there of a clover mill at St. Williams that I could likely get, to thresh our cloverseed crop. Dick Johnson who I stoped to see on my way home recommended geting this machine when it threshed for him. James Charley Lymburnce & David Sterling visited us this afternoon. {second page October THURSDAY 12 1893 We have been picking and gathering apples this forenoon Fred and I. This afternoon however, we have been geting in the last of our cloverseed from the front field by the church. Had three small loads from this field which will at least make us twenty respectable loads altogether. The weather is very fine & warm, Quite like summer weather. G.W. Lemon is with us to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October FRIDAY 13 1893 Fred and I have been gathering apples most of the time to day. I worked this forenoon at repairing the shed roof however. The day has been a delightful one - so warm and pleasant. To night it is raining with a temperature like Summer. Am thankful for the measure of blessing that we enjoy. The Lord is my strength & my deliverance. {second page October SATURDAY 14 1893 Fred and I worked this forenoon, at cleaning up some wheat and some tymothy seed in the barn. This afternoon we have been cleaning out the drive barn and puting away implements for Winter. Got along nicely. The rain that has been falling nearly all day has given us an excellent opportunity. Am still endeavouring to keep my eyes fixed of the Saviour as my strong tower &c. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SUNDAY 15 1893 On account of high Westerly winds and rain I did not go to church this forenoon as is our custom. Have been profited by Home opportunities and blessings. My Sister-in-law Mrs Sarah Crysler left us this afternoon for Gideon Cryslers and to morrow she is to go on to Leyndoch and Wyecombe. She has been very good & kind to stay with my wife during trying weeks following confinement. {second page October MONDAY 16 1893 Fred has been ploughing to day for the first, in the field West of the woods. I went out to Dover this forenoon to look after several matters of business and to see the Dr for Maggie. Went down to Jarvis this afternoon for the same purpose as I went to Dover. Have been blessed with the Divine favour which is better than life. Glory be to the Lord Most High. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October TUESDAY 17 1893 I went up to the Lynn Valley mill to day with a grist of wheat for our own bread. I left the horses at the mill and walked from there to Simcoe, Mr Douley went with me. Got a new set of upper teeth of my dentist Mr A.W. Smith. Did not settle with him however as a kind of misunderstanding occurred. Have felt much cast down, to day at times. The way seems so dark and gloomy. {second page October WEDNESDAY 18 1893 Fred has been helping Wilson Porter thresh to day. I have been working, this forenoon at sundry jobs, mostly at gathering apples, This afternoon I went up to Isaac Austins takeing Ma with me. Went mostly to take some books that I had bought for the Grange library. Found it necessary to stay to tea with these kind friends. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October THURSDAY 19 1893 Fred has been off takeing a hollowday. Our Norfolk Union show took place in Simcoe to day and Fred went there. I have been buisy as usual. Worked this forenoon at repairing the roof of the West shed. Got it in pretty good shape at last. Have also been gathering some cider apples towards evening Jim Has been helping me. {second page October FRIDAY 20 1893 Fred has been helping Wilson Porter thresh to day. They did not quite finish to night. I have been engaged at sundry jobs, and this afternoon went out to Dover, takeing my mother with me. Was told by my friend L.G.Morgan that Thomas Stringer had been killed by a collision on the G.T.R. this morning when on his way to the Chicago Exposition, near the end of his journey. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SATURDAY 21 1893 Fred went down to Wilson Porters this morning to help them finish threshing. He was not gone long however. We got a load of wheat cleaned up by noon & he took it to Jarvis this afternoon. I went out to Dover this afternoon; or rather Ma and I drove down to Thomas Stringers to see about the particulars of his death by accident yesterday morning. {second page October SUNDAY 22 1893 I went out to church as usual this morning, takeing my cousin Alice Colver with me. Had the President of our Niagara Conference to preach to us. Rev J.S. Ross is his name. He is certainly an able minister of the Word. Had my unckle Daniel Olds down from Simcoe this evening, also my cousin Florence and her husband Jack. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October MONDAY 23 1893 Fred and I got a load of wheat cleaned up this forenoon and he took it down to Jarvis this afternoon. I had almost started with a small load when I heard that Thomas Stringers funeral took this afternoon. So I concluded to go, takeing ma with me. There was a very large number of people gathered, together for having such short notice. Br Cookman buried the dead man. {second page October TUESDAY 24 1893 Fred has taken another load of wheat to Jarvis this afternoon, having got it ready this forenoon. Took my sister-in-law Mrs Sarah Crysler down to the train at Jarvis this morning. Have been buisy this afternoon at sundry jobs. We had a visit from Mrs W. J. Carpenter to day. The weather continues very fine indeed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October WEDNESDAY 25 1893 We cleaned up wheat this forenoon Fred and I. Got our two loads ready and took them down to Jarvis this afternoon. Our wheat hauling is soon done, and the money is just as short as the crop. Am geting fifty five cent per Bu. Bertha and Jims father has turned up to night. He reports very hard times in Bay City. {second page October THURSDAY 26 1893 Fred and I kept on cleaning up wheat this forenoon. Got all in the bags by noon and Fred started with a load for the mill after dinner. He came back soon after, however on account of rain; and we will have to take another day for it. We have been cleaning up the barn this afternoon, besides doing some other rainy day jobs. Am trying to put my trust in the Lord. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October FRIDAY 27 1893 Fred has been ploughing in the field West of the woods to day. I went down to Jarvis to settle up my wheat receipts. Did not have sufficient to send away for Int, so got some 40 dollars of Ivey to make up the amount. The rain last night and yesterday has made the roads very bad. I went down to see Mr C.W. Smith this afternoon about some matters of business. {second page October SATURDAY 28 1893 The weather has become very cold lately, and to day. it seems to have come to a climax. Fred has been ploughing in the field west of the woods throughout the day. I went out to Dover this after to see about certain matters of business. The Good Lord seems to be opening up ways for me, even in the present discouraging season. This is just like Him however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SUNDAY 29 1893 The weather being rather stormy to day we did not get out to church as we desired ; but have enjoyed the privileges that the day affords at home. Have been especially benefited in reading a favourable book of my fathers "Caugheys Revival Miscellaney." Mr C's discourse on faith is especially instructive. It has been a word in season to my poor soul. {second page October MONDAY 30 1893 Fred worked at ploughing this forenoon; but this afternoon he went up to the Lynn-Valey mill with a grist of wheat for his bread and ours. I went this afternoon to see about Clover thresher, also to Dover to get our baby's name registered &c. We are going to Call her, Mary Eugenie Evelyn. Am mostly responsible for the name myself; but Alice Colver, my cousin gave her the second name. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October TUESDAY 31 1893 Fred has been ploughing in the field West of the woods to day. Was buisy at Sundry jobs this forenoon myself. This afternoon have been ploughing for the first, with Bell, and Jess. They went along very well for their first ploughing. We are in hopes, that now we will be able to keep on with the two teems for some time to come. {second page November WEDNESDAY 1 1893 Fred and I got a load of oats ready this forenoon for the oat meal mill He has been ploughing again this afternoon while I went away with the load to the mill. Sold the oats at thirty cent per bu. but did not have any money to bring home after all, as it had to all go on an old debt. It has been raining some this afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Duplicate of the previous page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {duplicate of the last two pages} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November THURSDAY 2 1893 Have been ploughing again to day Fred and I In the field west of the first woods. We are geting along nicely and will soon have this field done D.V. Had a visit from my cousin Nora and her husband Addam Rose. The latter is spending his hollowday at home. He intends leaving the Pullman car service next spring for good. {second page November FRIDAY 3 1893 We have had both ploughs going to day in the field West of the woods. We have just about finished ploughing this field to night. The weather is remarkably fine and mild just now. Had quite a heavy fall of rain last night which improved the ploughing some for to day. Head Heard that Mr W.H. Smith's father Sam. Smith was buried yesterday. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SATURDAY 4 1893 Went down to Jarvis this forenoon to see about some matters of business there. Came home by the cheese factory, to bring a cheese with me for Winters use. Got a grist ready after dinner and took it out to the Dover mill. Went down town while the grist was grinding got some matters attended to. Stoped at W. H. Walls on the way home He gave me a check to pay Sam McBride, 20.00. {second page November SUNDAY 5 1893 Went out to church this morning takeing Bertha and Jim with me. Found that the regular Quarterly meeting service took place this morning at Woodhouse Chappel so I went to the Presbyterian Church , not having time to go to Woodhouse. Took Maggie down to Wallse's this evening the first time she has been out since confinement. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November MONDAY 6 1893 Fred has been working at ditching the back field to day, and I have been helping this afternoon. I went up to Richard Johnsons this forenoon to see about the clover thresher. I went to see Sam McBride. The weather is delightful just the thing for our present needs. {second page November TUESDAY 7 1893 We got both ploughs started in the field by McBrides with both plough's this morning. The ground ploughs very well and we have made good use of our time to day. Was surprised to find Mr and Mrs D.W.Horton here when I came in at noon. Could not spend much time with them however on account of the ploughing. Mr Horton looks poorly. He has failed a good deal since I saw him last. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November WEDNESDAY 8 1893 Fred and I have been ploughing in the field by McBrides again to day. I went down to Thomas Jacksons for dinner takeing ma with me. Mr Horton has recommended me to leave the hilly field which is seeded to blue grass and alsyke for seed another year. He thinks it would pay better then any crop we could put in the ground. He thinks that blue grass helped to enrich the ground the longer it is left. {second page November THURSDAY 9 1893 We have continued to plough to day with all our might. The field by McBrides is getting well along, and the weather still keeps favourable. Mr Horton told me that the most successful way to raise Alsike seed is, to pasture the same as red clover using judgement as to the best time for turning off, according to season. His neighbour Austin Metler has raised 5 & 6 Bu per acre in this way for seasons without a single failure. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November FRIDAY 10 1893 We got to work in good time again this morning, at our ploughing & have turned over a nice big patch today. Our ploughing is now fully half done, so that after this we will be on the last half. The beautiful weather still continues. Read in the P. Farmer, a man's experience in seeding Clover with oats. He fall ploughs, and in the Spring loosens the soil, harrowing down afterwards with light harrow. He then sows oats & covers with {illegible} Harrow. {second page November SATURDAY 11 1893 On account of a heavy fog with has not lifted all day we did not work at takeing out our turnip crop as we intended but kept on ploughing. This makes five days work with both teems, and we are a good deal more than half over the field. Some of our neighbours are giving us credit for geting over it very fast. {line below} following with clover seed, & light roller {probably belongs to Friday's entry} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SUNDAY 12 1893 I went out to church this morning takeing my mother and Jim with me. Had the young man to preach to us, but failed to realize much benefit therefrom. It may be my fault however. Our class meeting afterwards was a time of blessing however to my poor soul. The weather continues to be delightful for this time of year. It is both warm and sunny with balmy south winds. {second page November MONDAY 13 1893 We ploughed this forenoon Fred and I, in the field by McBrides. This afternoon we left off ploughing and have been taking up our turnips and piting them. The weather has changed somewhat and we seem likely to have it colder. I feel as though it was my privilege and my experience, to take hold of God. My prayers for deliverance are being heard and must ere long be answered. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November TUESDAY 14 1893 We have been ploughing both of us to day, in the field by McBrides as usual. The weather has been rather stormy and very disagreeable but, we are geting well over our field There are some indications of a change in the weather soon. The time of year for ploughing must in the nature of things soon be over for this Fall however. {second page November WEDNESDAY 15 1893 The ground being frozen this forenoon Fred did not plough; but got up threshing wood instead. This afternoon however he has been ploughing most of the time. I have been all day puting away potatoes and apples for winter. Found them {illegible}ing well so far. Have had renewed assurance of the Divine favour this afternoon. With this I am safe and unburdened. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November THURSDAY 16 1893 Fred has been geting up some wood this forenoon for clover threshing. He has got to ploughing again this afternoon. The ground has been somewhat frozen however. I have been puting away potatoes and apples for Winter most of the time. Our minister & his wife came to visit us this evening. Have enjoyed their visit very much. {second page November FRIDAY 17 1893 We got up a load or so of wood for threshing this morning. I have been most of the day puting away apples and roots for Winter. We finished our turnips this afternoon also. Had a visit from threshers this afternoon. G.W. Lemon came this evening and is staying overnight with us. The weather has become fine and warm so that we hope to continue our ploughing until done. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SATURDAY 18 1893 I went up to Richard Johnsons this morning to see the new clover mill or huller belonging to Wilfred Oakes of St. Williams. It is a great machine and does fine work. Have decided to get Mr Oakes to thresh our seed, when he gets ready. Took Maggie and little Mary with me. Fred has been ploughing in the field by McBrides to day and I have helping with the other teem this afternoon. {second page November SUNDAY 19 1893 Took Bertha and Mildred to church with me to day. We had not gone more than a mile however when it began to snow, and we had a terrific snow storm to face the remainder of the way. Have found that our difficulty in geting to the house of God was rewarded by a blessing This I have invariably found to be the case. The young preacher officiated - his text was "the Pillar of fire by night and cloud by day &c" </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November MONDAY 20 1893 I have been buisy at sorting over apples to day while Fred has been ploughing in the field by McBrides. There was three or four inches of snow on the ground but this did not seem to hinder our work. We are likely to get our field by McBrides ploughed this Fall after all. We have still the field by the church yet. {second page November TUESDAY 21 1893 Fred has been ploughing again to day in the field by McBrides. I have been working at sorting over apples this forenoon, and this afternoon went out to Dover. Had a rather disagreeable ride out and back owing to the rain and snow that has been falling all the afternoon. Had some rather disagreeable duties to perform relating to some of my debts. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November WEDNESDAY 22 1893 I went over to James Challand's this forenoon to help thresh Cloverseed Fred went this afternoon in my place while I worked at geting apples ready for the Cider mill, where I intend to go tomorrow. With Maggies help I got about through and ready for start in the Morning. Henry Misener is an excellent cloverseed thresher, His machine is a new one. {second page November THURSDAY 23 1893 Have had Fred helping Jas. Challand to thresh cloverseed to day while I went to Decous with apples for Cider. Brought home the cider with me this evening. Called at Richard Johnsons to see the Clover threshers They have agreed to come early next weeks. Have had a most disagreeable trip up to the cider mill to day on account of the very strong west wind that has been blowing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November FRIDAY 24 1893 Fred helped Jas. Challand to finish his threshing this morning. They got done between nine and ten o'clock. I put away Cabbage for Winter this forenoon & this afternoon have been helping Fred about geting up a load of wood for threshing. The weather is geting colder all the time of late, and is very windy A Nor Wester is now in progress. {second page November SATURDAY 25 1893 Fred & I got up a couple more loads of wood for threshing cloverseed this forenoon. He got up more for the house this afternoon while I went out to Dover. I went to the council for the tree bonus and succeeded in geting $23.25 for 93 trees planted on the highway Money never seems to come when I needed it more than now. Do not expect to have it many days or even any </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SUNDAY 26 1893 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing Jim and my mother with me. Had a proffitable waiting upon the Lord. He being in our very midst. Bro. Cookman preached, to us, and with considerable acceptance. Our class afterwards was also a good time for us that stayed. Am feeling much better these days spiritually {second page November MONDAY 27 1893 Mr Wilfred Oakes of St Williams, having come with his new clover huller on Saturday evening last, got to threshing at about ten o'clock this forenoon. They threshed about sixteen bushells in a couple of hours. This afternoon it has been raining, so we had to quit our threshing for the time being. Am greatly pleased with the new machine it does fine work, and a good deal of it in a little while. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November TUESDAY 28 1893 I never saw a job of clover threshing done so well and so quickly as our has been done this time by the new mill of Wilfred Oakes of St Williams. Finished threshing this afternoon or at about the middle of the afternoon. Had only forty bushels from the machine or much less than I fondly anticipated. They went up to unckle Johns from here. {second page November WEDNESDAY 29 1893 Fred has been ploughing part of the time to day in the field by McBrides. Most of the afternoon it has been raining and we have been working arround the barn at sundry repairs. I have been engaged at - this kind of work all day. There was an old tramp here this morning to breakfast, who was rather troublesome or dangerous looking. Have felt quite blue again to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November THURSDAY 30 1893 Fred finished ploughing the big field by McBrides to day besides geting the remaining furrows turn. I have been all day geting the ditches cleaned out. Succeeded in geting them in pretty good shape by to night. This mild spell seemed to come just right for us this time for we had not finished this field before it froze up. Have been rather gloomy to day. {second page December FRIDAY 1 1893 We have been geting some manure out of the barnyard to day. Snow came last night, about two inches and as there was no frost in the ground, the roads are anything but good. Went down to Walls's this afternoon to take my mother, but we found them all away we soon got home again. Winter seems to have come again in earnest. It is quite cold to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SATURDAY 2 1893 Fred and I have been geting manure out of the barnyard to day. I simply helped him load and to clean up the yard, when he was gone. Intended going out to Dover this afternoon but it was so late when ready to go that I gave it up for this time. There is some appearance of snow this evening, Wind blows from the East. {second page December SUNDAY 3 1893 Snow has been falling in good earnest all day from the North East; so we did not get out to church as we intended. Have done what we could to proffit by the days opportunity. Often feel specialy benefited by a Sabbath day at home. This has been the case to day in a moderate degree. Our first sleighing has Come for this Winter. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December MONDAY 4 1893 Fred and I got a grist of chop ready for the mill this morning; and I got started for the mill at Lynn Valley at about half past ten. Succeeded in geting the grist ground by sundown and arrived at home again safely at about eight o'clock The heavy snow of yesterday made quite sleighing to day . Had almost to breake the road up to the mill. {second page December TUESDAY 5 1893 Have had Fred geting out manure from the barn-yard again to day. I went to see about geting the Advent Church for a Prohibition meeting, this forenoon. Succeeded in geting it Went out to Dover this afternoon; having several matters to look after. Drove the buggy but found that the cutter would have went better there being quite good sleighing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December WEDNESDAY 6 1893 I have had Fred at the manure again to day. This afternoon however he went out to Dover on his own account mostly to get him a pair of boots. I took the black sow up to George Ryerse's this forenoon. Have been fixing up the calf stables this afternoon. Jim and I got the calves in the stable this evening for the first time. {second page December THURSDAY 7 1893 Fred has been geting out manure from the barn-yard to the front field to day as usual. He got up a load or so of wood & helped me some with the pumps. I have been nearly the whole day at repairing pumps. Got ours all right but found that the well was about dry. Fred's pump was badly out of order but am in hopes it will be all right now. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December FRIDAY 8 1893 Fred has kept on geting out manure from the barn yard to day. I helped him load the forenoon and did some other work between times. Went down to William Walls'es this afternoon for dinner. Mrs & Mr Cookman were there with Mrs Anderson and Wellington Carpenter and wife. So we had a nice visit. Mrs W gave us venison and duck from Muskoka. {second page December SATURDAY 9 1893 We kept on geting out manure to the front field. Fred and I. He has been working at it all day, while I went out to town this afternoon. Took Maggie and the baby with me for the first time since the latter was born. Wanted to have attended a trustee meeting in our church but on account of rain and having the little one, thought best to come right home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SUNDAY 10 1893 Went out to church this morning as usual, takeing Bertha with me. The weather was rather disagreeable and stormy; but the usual blessing seemed to follow. Had a very good time on account of the presence of our gracious Saviour, in His good spirit. It always follows, that His presence makes our paradise and where He is is Heaven {second page December MONDAY 11 1893 We have continued to work at our manure hauling as usual. Have been helping Fred load at the barn and when he was gone, found other work to do, mostly cuting wood at the woodhouse. Went to a Prohibition meeting in the church here to night. Our minister and the Presbyterian minister from Port Dover officiated, and gave excellent addresses. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December TUESDAY 12 1893 We have kept on at our usual work to day. Fred and I. The weather being quite favourable and the going as well. Our meeting last night was largely a failure owing to the snow storm from the East that prevailed during the afternoon and evening. There was only about a dozen people present to hear the addresses. {second page December WEDNESDAY 13 1893 We have been buisy at geting out manure to day, from back of the barn to the front field as usual. I have been doing various jobs in the mean time when not helping to load, such as makeing an axe-handle & doing some work at the cow stable. Snow has begun to fall again to night and we are likely to have good sleighing soon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December THURSDAY 14 1893 We have had a very stormy day, so that Fred did not take the horses out, only for a while this forenoon. He has been buisy at sundry jobs all day however. I went down to Jarvis this forenoon to see about some matters there. Got our last month's cheese check which was rather more than I expected. Went to Isaac Austins this afternoon to pay taxes. {second page December FRIDAY 15 1893 On account of rain which has been falling all day we have been working inside Fred at cuting wood while I have been fixing up an axe, finishing a handle &c. besides doing a number of other jobs, too numerous to mention. Our snow has been fast disappearing; and to night it has become a thin mess of slush with weather very warm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SATURDAY 16 1893 We kept up our manure drawing to day as usual or rather Fred did. I went out to Dover this afternoon, Having a small load of produce of one kind and another to take There is a considerable talk just now about the Prohibition vote so soon to be taken. Quite an interest has sprung up in both parties respecting the matter. {second page December SUNDAY 17 1893 Our horses not being shod, We thought best not to drive out to church this morning there being a considerable ice on the road. Have rather enjoyed the Sabbath at home as we nearly always do. The day has been a very stormy one though as well as cold. Have been much impressed in reading the World's birthday by Prof. Gaussen. If a truth His works are past finding out. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December MONDAY 18 1893 We got out manure this forenoon as usual; but this afternoon there has been one of those terrific snow storms from the south West that come once in a while. The snow has drifted badly. Have been working at sundry jobs of repairing this afternoon. Bertha's father came this forenoon, and is with us to night. His Son George is recovering slowly from the injured eyes {second page December TUESDAY 19 1893 The snow storm of yesterday has continued mostly through to day. Not much snow has fallen; but the high winds have drifted what did come. We have been geting out manure to day most of the time when it did not storm too bad. Mr Gitchen is with us just now. He has been haveing a very serious time takeing care of his son Geoge who had his eye almost put out by a stone. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December WEDNESDAY 20 1893 I went up to Simcoe to day to ake Gutcher He went to the lawyer's to see about geting damages for the injury done to his boys eye &c. Found the roads anything but good, and the weather was very cold. He found some encouragement in what Wells told him. Fred has continued to get out manure to day as usual {second page December THURSDAY 21 1893 We killed one beef to day or rather this forenoon. Had James Challand to help besides Fred. The latter has been cuting wood this afternoon. I went up to the Grange after dinner. Had our appointment of officers, and was appointed chaplan of the lodge. G.W.L. came this evening and is staying over night with us. Weather is becoming quite mild again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December FRIDAY 22 1893 I cut up the beef this forenoon besides doing some other little jobs. Fred went over to Challands to help kill a hog this afternoon however, he has been cuting wood in the woods. I have been out to town taking my mother with me. Had a lot of stuff such as chickens and turkeys to take out. Brought home a nice little church bible to give to Leilia on her wedding day. {second page December SATURDAY 23 1893 Maggie with our two children started for Wyecombe this morning at about ten o'clock. Stoped at Simcoe at noon and had dinner at G.W. Lemons. Arrived at my fatherinlaws at sundown or a little after. Had a pleasant drive the weather being very warm but the roads rather muddy. Found the two old folks expecting us and glad to see us apparently. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SUNDAY 24 1893 We did not go out to church to day, on account of inclement weather; but stayed at Mr Fergusons, improving our time as best we could. Found an old coppy of Watsons Institutes and have read it to day with much proffit. The scripture doctrines and expositions are not only proffitable to the soul but very instructive and easy understood. {second page December MONDAY 25 1893 We all drove over to Delhi this morning; for dinner at my brother in laws W. A. Fergusons. The party consisted of, my father in law & wife, together with all the children except John he being sick. Had a sumptious dinner, and a very pleasant time with our kind relatives. Was delighted with Will's new house which he has just finished. It is said to be the finest residence in the country. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December TUESDAY 26 1893 I started for home this morning from Mr J.W. Fergusons at the usual time about ten o'clock. bringing my little daughter Mildred with me and leaving my wife and the baby with her mother for a week or so. We called for a rest and something to eat at Florences in Simcoe. Got home at about sundown as usual. Had a rather cold rough ride, the roads being lately frozen up & weather cold. {second page December WEDNESDAY 27 1893 Our annual School meeting took place to day. For various reasons we felt anxious to have a change in trustees, and am thankful to say that our Wilson Porter took the place of George Ryerse for ensuing term. We had a very quiet term meeting. Went up to Clarke Matthews with my mother for dinner with Peter Gilbert and his mother and unckle John's. Enjoyed our visit very much. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December THURSDAY 28 1893 Fred has been working at sundry jobs again to day, as well as myself. This afternoon I went to the cheese factory meeting There was a very good attendence. A new agreement was entered into with Mr Parsons re the price of makeing cheese. It is to be two cent per pound thereafter and Mr P to keep the whey. {second page December FRIDAY 29 1893 The hay press that came last night left us again this morning on account of our not being ready. Fred and I got up our first load of hay from the little barn this forenoon for the horses. This afternoon we have been cuting wood in the woods. There seems to be a change takeing place in the weather it is becoming colder. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SATURDAY 30 1893 Fred has been working at sundry jobs to day while I got ready to go to mill this forenoon. Took a small grist of chop out to Shaw's mill at the port this afternoon. While I went down the grist was grinding. The roads were in a very rough state but got through all right There seems to be a considerable interest taken in the village as the Plebicite, to be voted on, next Monday. {second page December SUNDAY 31 1893 On account of the very rough roads thought best not to go out to church to day. Have enjoyed the Sabbath at home however, and have I trust been the proffited by as well. Have been reading "the World's birthday" by Prof. Glosson. 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Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> {blank} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January MONDAY 1 1894 The Plebiscite which is intended to show the sentiment of the people respecting the Prohibition of the liquor traffic was voted on to day. The roads were in a very rough state but it did not seem to keep the people home. Took my mother with me up to the Wiggins School house this forenoon and left our vote. Had dinner at home. {second page} January Tuesday 2 1894 Fred is still unable to work and is suffering an attack of the La Grippe. Have felt like geting the same disease this evening. Expect to have the hay packers to morrow, when help will be necessary. Have learned to day that our Plebiscite vote on Prohibition resulted in about five to one; or, five for Prohibition to one against. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January WEDNESDAY 3 1894 Fred has been laid up again to day. Mr Douley helped us a couple of hours this afternoon. The hay press having come. We got a ton and a half put up in a short time. I went over to the church this evening to hear a Mr Lyon who was formerly a Roman Catholic priest. Was much pleased with his discourse. He is thoroughly liberal in his feelings {second page} January THURSDAY 4 1894 Fred was able to do some little chores to day, and Mr Douley helped us about pressing hay in his place. We moved back to the little barn after dinner and have got a nice lot through by night, The track became almost impassible for the horses, the frost being about out again. Went over to hear Mr Lyon again this evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January FRIDAY 5 1894 We started the press again this morning but it had been raining nearly all night and the track soon became nearly impassible for the horses, so we quit, for the ground to freeze up. It has been raining again to day, but not very much. There seems to be a change near at hand for we had a heavy fog to day and it is cooler to night. {second page} January SATURDAY 6 1894 Jim and I have been busy to day at do chores and cuting up wood &c. Fred is still quite unwell and unable to do anything. He seems to be troubled with his old complaint Sciatica. The weather is turning colder again. The ground has frozen up again and Winter in earnest has come </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SUNDAY 7 1894 The roads being almost impassible from being just froze up, did not get out to church this morning as we desired. Went over to the Mes. church however both morning and evening, to hear Mr Lyons of Boston Mass who is a converted Romanist. Fred has been unable to do the chores to day or rather to help. Weather quite cold and windy {second page} January MONDAY 8 1894 Fred is still under the weather and unable to work. The hay men came this morning and took their press ove to Austins. Had the new minister Rev Mr Lyons to take dinnner with us to day. Unckle John's were here also. Had a very interesting conversation with this brother. He come from Boston Mass, & is a very clever man I should judge. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January TUESDAY 9 1894 Fred was so sick this morning that we thought best to go for the Doctor. So we got Dr Hamilton . I went out to town myself takeing Daisy with me. We sent away our second pail of Butter to Sarah this morning. Our cows seem to be doing better now in makeing money for us than last summer during the cheese factory season. {second page} January WEDNESDAY 10 1894 Have been geting up wood to day and a load of hay as well towards night. Fred has continued to be unable to help. So Jim has been helping some this afternoon. The weather has been quite mild and very fine. It has thawed but little however. The Winter upon the whole has been a remarkable one so far. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January THURSDAY 11 1894 I went up to the the Lynn Valley Mills to day. Took a grist of chop , and brought home some four &c besides, both for Fred's & ourselves. Left the horses at the Mill and walked up to Simcoe by the R.R.Track. Had an offer from Mr Edwards for the clover seed twenty five cents more than before, or six fifty per Bu. The roads are exceeding rough and bad. {second page} January FRIDAY 12 1894 The weather has been very cold and windy to day. Have been engaged mostly at doing chores and cuting wood. Fred has been quite unwell but there are some favourable symptoms and we are hopeing for the best. Had a letter from my sister last night. She has been ill for some time but is geting better. Lelias wedding went off nicely. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SATURDAY 13 1894 The cold windy weather has abated at last. We have had a beautiful day. Gutcher left us again to day. I have been cuting and geting up wood alone. Fr. Fred has been quite ill, but no worse apparently. Am affraid we shall not have his help for some time to come. Had a letter from my wife to night, with the acceptable news of her return next Monday {second page} January SUNDAY 14 1894 Went out to church this morning takeing Bertha with me. It was our Annual Mifsionary Meeting and our old pastor Rev John Saunders officiated. Had a very good meeting. Subscriptions were very good considering could not give much myself however. The weather is very fine just now just like spring, instead of Winter. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January MONDAY 15 1894 Rain began falling heavily last night again. Worked at geting the packed hay into the little barn this forenoon. Succeeded in geting most of it safely housed. After doing noon chores I got started after my wife and not finding her in Simcoe as I expected, I went on to Delhi, finding her at her brother Wills. Stayed over night at John's and had a pleasant visit with them. {second page} January TUESDAY 16 1894 Spent some little time in Delhi with the boys and their families this morning. Got started for home with Maggie and little Mary at about Eleven A.M. Had a rest and our dinner at Unckle Dan's. Came home afterwards and arrived about dark finding the folks all well and everything apparently in good shape. Found Fred still sick. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January WEDNESDAY 17 1894 My man is still laid up with the gripp or its effects. The very warm weather still continues and mud is fast becoming the order of the day. I have been working away at chores, to day as usual. It takes about all the time to do the milking and other work necessary, when alone. Jim is going to school. {second page} January THURSDAY 18 1894 Our little Mollie was taken ill last night with a cold or something like croup. Went up to Aunt Lydias after her. She told me a remedy which seemed to relieve the child some. We felt very anxious about her all day though. Have been doing chores &c as usual Fred being still unable to help. The weather has again become warm & roads muddy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January FRIDAY 19 1894 I took my mother out to Dover to day. My unckle, George Matthews had a birth day dinner ti being his sixty ninth birthday. His brothers and sisters were all there excepting Unckle Caleb. Maggie was taken with the La Grippe last night, and suffered terribly before morning. Our little one is much better since yesterday. Fred is still unwell. {second page} January SATURDAY 20 1894 Have been very buisy to day when not visiting with my unckle Henry Olds who was here to dinner with us. Got up three loads of wood, besides doing the necessary chores. Maggie is still very unwell from the Grippe, but the two babys are slowly recovering. My Aunt Lydia was here this afternoon and reported favourably on our patients. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SUNDAY 21 1894 The roads being very bad and so many of us sick, we did not get out to church this morning as we wanted to do. Have enjoyed the day at home however and I trust proffited by its privileges. My chores take about the same time on Sunday as any other day, so that it is not entirely a day of rest just now. The Good Lord does not forget to bless us even in our home. {second page} January MONDAY 22 1894 Fred continues to be unwell so that I have to attend to all the chores &c. as usual. Have been engaged at this work to day. The weather keeps remarkably warm & Spring like. It must be hard on the wheat and young clover. Have had very precious seasons of communion with the Divine and Infinite to day. He is so near us in our helplessness. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January TUESDAY 23 1894 Wanted to have gone to Simcoe to day but could not on account of my mother who was not ready but wanted to go. Have been engaged much as usual at sundry jobs or chores as usual. Had a visit from Mrs Stalwood, Fred's sister this evening. She told us her experience with churns & highly recommended a box-churn that turns with a crank. {second page} January WEDNESDAY 24 1894 Got all ready to go to Simcoe this morning but it rained nearly just before we were ready to start so we gave it up, Rain has been falling most of the day. I have been working at chores and at preparing wood for the stove through the day. Mrs Stalwood who has been visiting at Freds went away to day. Fred still keeps poorly & unable to work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January THURSDAY 25 1894 My man is still unwell and likely to be for some time to come. The weather has been very windy and cold to day. Intended going to Simcoe if it had not been for the weather. I have been engaged at my chores as usual this with my wood cuting takes up about all the time. Mr Douley & the old lady were taken with Grip last night. {second page} January FRIDAY 26 1894 My mother and I went up to Simcoe to day. She went to trade out her dried apples while I had several other matters to attend to. Got some money of Mr Edmunds to pay Sam McBride on note. The same to be paid out of the clover seed. Am rather discouraged to think that the price of cloverseed so likely to be lower. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SATURDAY 27 1894 Were out of wood and Fred was still unwell, so I had to go at it alone Jim helped me some, but Jim Challand came and gave me a couple of hours work before noon. Got a load of good wood home this afternoon however, so we are prepared for the Sabbath. I went over to James McBrides this evening to take somoe money for Sam. Twenty five Dollars. {second page} January SUNDAY 28 1894 Did not get out to church this morning as I fully intended on account of my many chores, found it impossible to get through in time to go. Have been doing what I could to improve the Sabbath day privileges at home. But of course there is nothing to take the place of the publick Worship of the Almighty God. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January MONDAY 29 1894 Worked at my chores this forenoon, as usual. Fred not being able to help yet. This afternoon I went out to Dover to take a pail of butter for Mrs Crysler. This is our third pail since the first of the month. The whole will bring us about twenty one dollars Snow has at last began to fall this evening; but in small quantities. {second page} January TUESDAY 30 1894 Went out to Dover this morning. Met E. Decon there and had an offer from him, of Six Dollars and fifty cent per Bu for the Cloverseed. Went on to Lynn Valley and saw O. Austin and E Edmunds but could get no more so I concluded to take the amt offered by Decon. Had dinner at Mr. O. Austins and had a very nice visit with him & Ct Decon with their wives. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January WEDNESDAY 31 1894 Have been buisily engaged at geting up wood and doing chores to day. Fred came, but found himself rather weak for work yet so he had to give it up. The weather has been very fine to day. Snow fell last night & sleighing is quite passible now. It seems after all as though we might have some winter. "Am trusting Lord in Thee: {second page} February THURSDAY 1 1894 Had James Challand to help me cut wood in the woods this forenoon. We got a nice pile ready for use, or nearly. This afternoon I went to work at geting it drawn up. Took a load to Freds and had one for ourselves of good wood. It has been rather cold and disagreeable to day. Mr Douley is quite poorly & had the Doctor to see him this afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February FRIDAY 2 1894 Have been working away as usual at my chores mostly. Fred is still unable to help though his help is greatly needed, especially to get up wood and to do some other necessary work. The weather has been very fine to day. I suppose the old bear must have seen his shaddow. If he wanted to. Mr Douley is very sick & I fear will not get well {second page} February SATURDAY 3 1894 Have been rather unwell to day but able to attend to the usual chores, with Jim's help. Fred is still under the weather and likely to be for some time owing to night sweats and general weekness. Have not begun to get up our summer supply of wood yet and cannot without help. Both Mr & Mrs Douley are very unwell. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SUNDAY 4 1894 Owing to my many chores I was not able to get to church again to day. This is the third or fourth Sunday that I have been absent from the house of God for the service. Fred still keeps unwell but is slowly recovering. Have endeavoured to improve the sacred {illegible} of the Holy Day as best I could. Feel the loss of public worship very much, already. {second page} February MONDAY 5 1894 Have been busiy as possible to day, geting chores done and afterwards have been cleaning up cloverseed. Having to work all alone did not make much headway. Got the seed about half cleaned up ready for market. The weather is very cold, but seems to be again moderating. Had William Walls &wife here this evening, for a short time. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February TUESDAY 6 1894 Continued my work at cleaning up cloverseed to day as usual. Had a successful day. Finished cleaning it up. Had Thirty Eight Bushels, after it was cleaned up and weighed or a shortage of seven bushels from the machine. The weather is again quite warm and Spring like. Poor old Mrs Douley is still failing, and likely soon to pass away. {second page} February WEDNESDAY 7 1894 Worked with all my might to get off to Simcoe with the cloverseed, but did not get started until after noon. Got there however and sold the see to E Decon, at Six fifty. Might have had ten cents more if I had not sold. It makes me feel so bad to think of the sore disappointment connected with this seed. It seems as though everything fails to accomplish my desires. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February THURSDAY 8 1894 Not having finished my business in Simcoe yesterday I went up again to day for that purpose. Found the roads good But the weather is quite warm and mud is again likely to prevail. Have had a blessed experience to day. It has been so easy to trust Him & a desire to glorify Him in my body and spirit which are His. {second page} February FRIDAY 9 1894 Rain has been falling all day, a continuous heavy rain from the East. Have been buisy as usual arround the barn when not doing chores. The latter does not leave much spare time as yet. G.W. Lemon stayed over night with us last night and left us in the rain this morning. Fred is gaining slowly & thinks that he will soon be well again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SATURDAY 10 1894 Have been more than buisy geting wood cut an drawn for Fred's and us to day. Wanted to have got to Dover this afternoon, but did not get through in time. A Cold North West wind has been blowing to day. We seem likely to have a little cold weather after all before Spring comes. Until the present; but little cold weather has come. {second page} February SUNDAY 11 1894 Went out to church this morning; being the first in several weeks. The Presbyterian minister, Robertson preached to the Forrester to day so I went to his church. His text was "you Cannot find a man " &c. He told us what a man ought to be and that but very few come up to the standard of perfection. The weather is cold & roads again frozen. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February MONDAY 12 1894 Started to get ready to go out to Dover this forenoon. It happened that snow began falling before geting ready to start. It is a terrible storm from the East. So I had my hands full geting things as comfortable as possible for the night. Being alone cannot do the necessary repairing of my hog pens & other things as I would like. {second page} February TUESDAY 13 1894 The snow storm of the season came yesterday and last night. It came with a very strong east wind and is badly drifted. I have been all day when not doing chores trying to get roads shoveled out and a small load of wood drawn. The weather is quite cold withall, and seems very much like a severe ending for our winter. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February WEDNESDAY 14 1894 Worked as diligently as possible; but failed to get ready to go to mill until after noon. Were out of chop and had to go notwithstanding the very bad roads owing to snow drifts. Went with the waggon by the D Lender and Douce to Mr Shaw's mill. Had a tough time. Did not get home until nearly eleven this evening. The weather is quite cold also. {second page} February THURSDAY 15 1894 Have been buisily engaged at sundry jobs and chores to day as usual. Do not have much time, to spare after everything is attended to. Bertha and I started to go out to Dover this evening for the Woman Mifsionary Meeting but on account of the snow drifts turned arrround and Came home again. Recieved a remittance from Sarah, to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February FRIDAY 16 1894 The work of the day has continued the same as yesterday but cleared. Had an unpleasant time with Mr Douley this morning about his help. Was able to pay him twenty dollars however which was nearly the whole account. We recieved fourteen dollars for butter to night from Sarah which came in just right. Gave the Feargues ten dollars also {second page} February SATURDAY 17 1894 Have been as buisy as ever doing chores &c. This afternoon I have been geting up some wood for ourselves and Fred's. The weather is much warmer with prospects of a storm soon. Recieved a caller from the C F{illegible} to night which made me feel rather blue. Do not want to rebel against the Will of the Good Lord however. "Thy Will be done" </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SUNDAY 18 1894 Maggie and I went or rather started for church this morning takeing the little Mary with us for baptism. On account of bad roads and the round about way we had to go on account of drifts failed. Stoped awhile at T. Jackson's on the way home. My nephew George Cunningham came last night for a short visit. He looks well and is much improved since we saw him last. {second page} February MONDAY 19 1894 Worked at my chores as usual to day. Went out to Dover this afternoon however. Saw my unckle George Matthews, about furnishing him some lumber &c. Also Mr Huffernon. Looked for a man to help me on the way home. Got the promise of George Phillson to help for a few days at geting up wood &c. Fred does not seem to improve much yet. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February TUESDAY 20 1894 Expected to have had a boy to help me to day, but was disappointed. Have worked away at my usual chores, which has taken all day this time. George and Bertha went to Townsend this afternoon on a visit to unckle Robert Culvers &c The weather is quite cold again with every appearance of snow an continued cold. Have felt encouraged to day in my Soul. {second page} February WEDNESDAY 21 1894 Mr Filmore's boy William came this morning to help me. We have been trying to make the best of the time at cuting wood and a number of other jobs, mostly chores. It seems as though we are likely to have a {illegible} end of cold weather, to finish this Winter after all. George left us with Bertha for Townsend to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February THURSDAY 22 1894 My boy and I have been working in the woods most of the time to day. Intended going to Dover this afternoon but owing to a bee of wood cuters for Fred's benefit had to stay at home to show them what to cut. Very cold weather it seems may last for some time. Have decided to get out some saw logs for my unckle George if possible {second page} February FRIDAY 23 1894 Willie and I got up some wood this forenoon, for Fred's. He finished geting up what the neighbours cut yesterday this afternoon while I went out for Dover Dover, Mostly to take Sarah's butter to the Express Office. The weather is exceedingly cold and somewhat windy. Gutcher and his boy George came this forenoon to visit us. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SATURDAY 24 1894 My boy Willie has been helping me as usual to day. We cut an got up a load of wood this forenoon This afternoon we have been geting up a couple of loads of hay from the back barn to the horse barn {illegible} a load of straw from our stack for the same purpose. The weather is exceedingly cold just now. George is still with us. Gutcher left us to day. {second page} February SUNDAY 25 1894 Could scarcely get ready in time to go to church this morning so I sent George and Bertha. They stayed for the evening service. It has taken a good share of the day to get my chores done So there have been but little time for anything else. The weather is very fine but cold, just now. Am trusting still with all my heart for His deliverance and blessing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February MONDAY 26 1894 Have had my boy Willie Philson to help me again to day. We have got up three loads of wood, cuting most of it in the woods. Am to give him thirty cents a day for his help. Can get along nicely sawing with him. This being my fiftyeth birthday, Am thankful to Almighty Go that He has kept me through so many years with my face Lion-ward. {second page} February TUESDAY 27 1894 Have been buisy as usual in the woods trying to do some cuting also drawing while there is sleighing. Had a visit from Mrs Mary Ann Smith & her daughter this evening. She reports a fair degree of prosperity for the boys. My nephew George Cunningham started for home this morning by Port Dover. He failed to catch the train and came back again will try to morrow. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February WEDNESDAY 28 1894 Willie and I have been cuting and geting up wood again to day, besides doing some other jobs. We took our old black cow down to Wilson Porters bull this evening. I went down to Thomas Jacksons aft or to see about a yearling bull of him. Succeeded in geting a small thoroughbred for fifteen dollars payable next fall. {second page} March THURSDAY 1 1894 My boy Willie and I went with the teem and sleighs down to Thomas Jacksons this morning after a young thoroughbred short-horn bull, a yearling . Thought I would call him {illegible} Had to lead him home after all as he fell out of the sleigh-box. Have been cuting wood in the afternoon The weather is warm and snow fast disappearing. Great sap weather. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March FRIDAY 2 1894 We took our old white Sow away to George Ryerse's this morning. Willie and I have been working away in the woods when not doing chores. Have been cuting a hickory tree for wood and loggs to take to the mill. The sap weather still continues and the snow banks are fast disappearing. Am trying to trust in the Lord with all my heart &c {second page} March SATURDAY 3 1894 Willie and I worked in the woods this forenoon. Cut down a big hickory tree in the back woods for my unckle George Matthews. This afternoon I went out to Dover takeing my mother with me for a visit. Left her there at Mifs Giles. The side road was very bad from haveing to drive over the big snow banks, just broken. Weather very warm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SUNDAY 4 1894 I went to the funeral of my cousin Willie Olds, unckle Dan's son to day. The road to Simcoe was very bad, so I went up on horseback. Had my dinner at Jack's and afterwards went to Unckle Dans. Quite a large gathering of people were there. Willie Olds had been killed by accident on a railroad in Buffalo N.Y. He only lived about an hour afterward {second page} March MONDAY 5 1894 Fred began to work to day for the first time since his illness. We got in a load of straw for the horses this forenoon. This afternoon we have been working in the woods at our old hickory top cuting it up for wood. Maggie went out to Dover this forenoon after my mother who had been visiting there since last Saturday. It is still very warm Snow has nearly gone. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March TUESDAY 6 1894 Fred has been helping again to day. We got our boar piggs altered this morning Jim Challand helping us. Cut wood in the woods this forenoon. Rain has been falling this afternoon, so we have been working inside most of the time. The weather is still very warm and Spring like Resembling April very much. {second page} March WEDNESDAY 7 1894 We have been working in the woods Fred and I when not doing chores. We have been cuting up the old hickory top lately cut down. Fred seems nearly recovered from his illness & can do quite a days work. The weather continues warm since the rain and we seem likely to have an early seeding from present appearances. The ground is dry and nicely already. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March THURSDAY 8 1894 We have continued to cut wood in the woods to day Fred and I. We are makeing some little headway at our work. There is just now every appearance of an early spring The ground is becoming quite settled and even dry. I have been greatly blessed to day with the joy of Salvation. How gracious and full of compassion is the lover of my poor soul. {second page} March FRIDAY 9 1894 Fred and I have kept at our wood cuting to day. Do not seem to be makeing as much headway as we would like, but still we are doing the best we can. The weather still keeps very fine; and, as it freezes every night and is warm daytimes must be an excellent sugar makeing season. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SATURDAY 10 1894 We have been working in the woods again to day Fred and I cuting wood as usual. The very warm still continues with little prospect of a change very soon. It seems to be excellent sap weather. I tapped a couple of trees to day & it ran nicely. Have continued to enjoy in a fair measure the joys of Salvation, some of them to day. {second page} March SUNDAY 11 1894 I went out to Dover this morning takeing Maggie with me. Had the young minister to preach to us. Our classmeeting afterwards was especially a time of blessing to my poor soul It is some months since I had the privilege of the class meeting. The Good Lord has been very precious to my poor soul. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March MONDAY 12 1894 Fred and I have been cuting wood to day most of the time. He got up a load this morning however. The very warm weather still continues. It seem much more like April weather than March. Have been quite encouraged to day as I have been trying to offer supplication to my God & guide {second page} March TUESDAY 13 1894 We have been cuting wood a good part of the time again to day . Have been bothered a good deal in one way and another . Forgot to mention that I went out to Dover last night after Emma Crysler who came from the station with me. She left Toronto about five & got here by the nine o'clock train. The weather is at last changeing to be comeing colder. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March WEDNESDAY 14 1894 Fred has been helping to day as usual. This afternoon he went down to Jarvis with a load of hay for Ivey and Allen. I walked down to Jarvis this forenoon, Went there and back in three hours walking all the way. Had a letter from the C. Per. to day re my unpaid Int. It was rather embarasing in its tone, but I laid the matter before my Father & got comfort. {second page} March THURSDAY 15 1894 Have had Fred helping to day as usual. He took a load of hay down to Jarvis this morning, being the second load. I went up to Simcoe to attend the Farmers Institute there. Heard Mr T.B. Terry on business Farming in the forenoon This afternoon he talked about clover its uses and how to grow it Many excellent points were brought out, quite new to me. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March FRIDAY 16 1894 Fred took his third load of hay down to Jarvis this forenoon, while I went to Simcoe again to the Farmers Institute. Took a bag of cloverseed for Mr Ferguson also. The Institute was exceedingly interesting and proffitable. Mr. T.B. Terry of Hudson Ohio gave us a very interesting talk about potatoes, and how to grow them. Professor Panton of the Guelph agricultural College was also useful {second page} March SATURDAY 17 1894 Fred went down to Jarvis this forenoon with another load of hay for Ivey & Allen. This being our fourth load. Had nearly a ton this time. I went out to Dover afternoon to take Emma Crysler to the train, for Delhi Found my Grange goods had come so I brought the pails & box home leaving the Bbl. of sugar for another time. Have been rejoicing in the assurance of Gods Care over me of late. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SUNDAY 18 1894 Went out to church this morning takeing Bertha and little Mildred with me. The minister Bro Cookman gave us an excellent sermon about trust in the Lord &c. Felt that it was a word in season to my poor soul. Have been to often found burden-bearing of late, forgeting the exceeding great and precious promises of God's Word in this respect. {second page} March MONDAY 19 1894 Gathering sap this morning for the first. Had a milk can full. Fred worked at spliting wood this forenoon; but this afternoon went to Jarvis with another load of hay. I have been sowing cloverseed most of the day. Have just about finished sowing the twelve acre field back of Freds. They that trust in the Lord shall be as Mount Zion which cannot be removed; but abideth forever". </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March TUESDAY 20 1894 Fred has been spliting rails most of the time to day, while I went down to Jarvis to settle up with Ivey & Allen for the hay and to come to some arrangement about my notes there. Am trying to put my trust in the blessed Lord during the very trying circumstances of the present trying time. {second page} March WEDNESDAY 21 1894 There has been rain to day from the East mostly. Have had Fred working inside repairing harrows &c for summer's work. I have been working at sundry jobs as usual. Started sowing seed on the Flat this morning but had to stop soon after. Recieved a letter from H. Mason of the C.Per. to night. Felt anxious as to what it would contain & not without reason. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March THURSDAY 22 1894 Rain has been falling some to day, though not in great quantities. Fred has been repairing a set of harrows and a waggon tongue. I have been sowing grass seed on the Big Flat when it was fit. Am trying to make a permenant meadow of it for pasture and for hay. {second page} March FRIDAY 23 1894 I finished sowing grass seed on the Big Flat to day or rather this forenoon. This afternoon have been boiling down sap in the woods when not visiting with our company. My unckle Daniel Olds & wife with Jack Harris and wife were here for a hollowday it being good friday. We gave them a sugar off which they seemed to enjoy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SATURDAY 24 1894 Fred and Jim have been gathering and piling up drift wood from the Flat to day when not doing chores. I have had a lame back and of course could not do very much. Went out to mill this afternoon with a grist of wheat and of chop. Came home by Dover and brought home a barrel of sugar from the Hamilton Station. {second page} March SUNDAY 25 1894 Owing to a lame back I did not venture out to church this morning; but have spent the sabbath at home. It has been a day of blessing, the Good Lord being with me, in my feeble service. But strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Glory to God in the highest that has given such good gifts to me. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March MONDAY 26 1894 Have had Fred at work geting up wood with the waggon to day. I went up to Simcoe this morning and left my horse there takeing the train for Delhi. Found both John and Will at home. Got the latter interested in my difficulty and he agreed to look after the matter in a few days when he expected to be in Toronto. {second page} March TUESDAY 27 1894 Fred has been geting up wood again to day as usual. I have been doing sundry jobs. Went down to Jacksons this forenoon; and to the blacksmith shop. The very cold North West wind still continues to blow; and seems Wintry enough. Have been calling upon my Heavenly Father to day and reminding Him of His promises. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March WEDNESDAY 28 1894 Fred has been geting up wood most of the time to day. We got up a couple of loads of hay from the little barn however, for the horses. I have been as buisy as ever, tending to the lambs which are comeing now and doing other work. The cold spell is wearing away, there are signs of a change for warm weather again. {second page} March THURSDAY 29 1894 I went out to Dover this morning to take a pail of butter for Mrs Crysler. Fred has been geting up wood with the waggon as usual. I have been doing sundry jobs, this afternoon. There is some prospect of warmer weather sap has begun to rise again to day. There was quite a snow fall last night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March FRIDAY 30 1894 Fred has continued to draw wood to day as usual. We got in our second pit of turnips this afternoon also. Have had a visit from my old friend W. J. Carpenter and his wife. Of course I could not work while they were here. Sap has been running again to day. It still keeps Cool nights as well. {second page} March SATURDAY 31 1894 Have had Fred geting up wood from the Big Flat to day, Mostly drift wood. I have been buisy at boiling down sap in the bush. It took me until eleven o'clock to night to get through. Had a letter from a Real Estate agent in Toronto in answer to my letter of enquiry, saying that he thought he could send us a purchaser for our farm at $10,000. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SUNDAY 1 1894 Went out to Dover this morning takeing Maggie with me, also our little five months old daughter Mary for Baptism. The right of baptism was performed before service the child behaved very well. Bro Cookman preached as usual to day, in his edifying way. The Lord has been very good to us to day. It is good to serve Him. {second page} April MONDAY 2 1894 Started at gathering sap this morning as early as possible. Have been boiling all the afternoon. It has indeed takeing until late this evening to get our batch down to syrup. Had Maggie back helping me this afternoon. The weather is fine and warm with frosty nights. Just right for sugar makeing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April TUESDAY 3 1894 Fred has been working away at repairing fences to day along the road. I have been boiling down sap most of the time in the bush. Had a nice batch. Fred's were over for tea this evening and a treat of warm sugar. The weather is quite favourable for sap just now. It has been runing nicely to day. Had a letter from the C.P to night. {second page} April WEDNESDAY 4 1894 Our run of sap still continues. Have been boiling down to day as usual. This has been our best days boiling for quantity. I went out to Dover this afternoon and left Fred to boil for me while gone. Had John Marr and Mr Marr to tea with us to night. The former seems greatly improved in his mind from what he was. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April THURSDAY 5 1894 Have had Fred at work today at repairing fence and spliting wood at the woodhouse &c. I went up to Lynn Valley after salt to day there being a carrload there for Patrons and Grangers, from Grange salt works. The price was 56 cts per 200 lbs in sacks for coarse salt and sixty one for fine. I went on to Simcoe to see Groff &c. {second page} April FRIDAY 6 1894 Fred has been working away at his house spliting wood &c. I went down to Jarvis, to do some business to day. Made a chattel Mortgage to Ivey, for the protection of my cediton from the C Permanent which is acting in a very {illegible} way. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SATURDAY 7 1894 Snow has been falling nearly all day though in small quantities. Fred has been spliting and sawing wood at the woodhouse. I have been making repairs on the buggy harness hog-pen &c besides doing sundry other jobs to numerous to mention. The snow to day has not hindered the sap from runing. It has been quite a sap day. {second page} April SUNDAY 8 1894 Did not go out to church this morning, but remained at home and went to hear Rev Mr Pugsley the Baptist minister of Port Dover who preached over at the church here. Mr Lyons was in the church having just arrived from Boston Mass. He has come to occupy the Advent church for a time. It has been very cold to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April MONDAY 9 1894 Have been boiling down sap to day. The frosty nights lately has been makeing the sap run in the day time so that we have had quite a batch to boil down to day. Fred has been buisy working away at sundry jobs as usual. Got in our third pit of turnips this forenoon. Weather rather fine but windy & cold. {second page} April TUESDAY 10 1894 Fred and I have been working at sundry jobs arround the barn and house. Snow and rain from the East has been falling all day with a strong wind. March weather has come in April in earnest and seems likely to continue for some time. Have had precious communion with the Divine and Infinite to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April WEDNESDAY 11 1894 On account of the snow that fell yesterday & last night I have been working inside this forenoon. Fred also repairing the rooler and pea-rake. Gathered sap this forenoon however & this afternoon we have been gathering cuting up a big hemlock log on the Big Flat for wood. The late snow has left the ground in a rather wet condition; but no doubt it will soon dry off. {second page} April THURSDAY 12 1894 Have been at work cuting wood to day Fred and I. Mostly in the woods; for kindling and such like. Had a letter from my old friend C.A. Wilson of Toronto re G.A. Donaldson of 174 Dunday St a favourable report. Had a letter from W. A. Ferguson also respecting our Mortgage which is likewise favourable. Feel assured in my heart that this answer is from the Lord. He is my help & my {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April FRIDAY 13 1894 Fred worked on the wood pile this forenoon. This afternoon we have been fixing fence arround the yard. Tapped the trees over again this forenoon for the last time probably, as the sap has nearly dried up. Had a short visit from our minister and his wife, this evening. The past has been a beautiful once so bright and warm. {second page} April SATURDAY 14 1894 Have been boiling down again to day; probably for the last night. Fred has been buisy as usual, at sundry jobs. Our old mare Katie died last night and we buried here to day in one of the back fields. She was some twenty six years old. The weather is quite warm just now and Spring is here in earnest. Have been realizing that it is good to trust in the Lord. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SUNDAY 15 1894 I went out to church this morning takeing Bertha with me, also Jim. Our senior minister officiated much to my proffit. His theme was the nature of faith required for the salvation of the soul. Had a very tood time in our class meeting also though our numbers was small. God was with us, which was the best of all. Went over to the home church this evening. {second page} April MONDAY 16 1894 Fred went up to Simcoe on business of his own this forenoon. This afternoon he has been harrowing in the field by McBrides where we intend sowing oats. I have been as buisy as it is possible to be geting things in readiness for driving the other team to morrow. Never saw the ground work better than it does not owing to the frost and lack of heavy rainfall. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April TUESDAY 17 1894 I began seeding the field by McBrides this forenoon with oats. Have kept working all day with both teams. Our horses have been sick with the distemper lately, and are in rather poor condition for work. Had a letter from the C Per Co to night that made me feel rather blue. The will persist in a large payment of {illegible} & c in spite of the hard times. {second page} April WEDNESDAY 18 1894 We have been sowing oats to day in the field by McBrides Fred has been harrowing with the one team. I went down fishing towards night with George Ryerse and the Post Master. We caught fifty three in a couple of hours. Took ten fish at one haul of the net. The weather is very warm for this time of the year with some appearance of rain. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April THURSDAY 19 1894 Have been working away at our seeding again to day both Fred and I. We are geting along very well considering everything. A very heavy thunder and rain storm caught us just before night both Fred and I got a good drenching. The Field by McBrides is about half done already. We have only worked about three days. {second page} April FRIDAY 20 1894 Went down to Jarvis this morning to see about geting some money to satisfy the C Permenent Did not succeed however. Went out to Dover this afternoon to take butter & to look after some matters. Gutcher went out with me. Got caught in quite a rainstorm. The April showers are very fine and the weather extremely warm for this time of year. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SATURDAY 21 1894 Fred and I have been working to day as usual. The last rain has left the ground too wet for seeding as we have been working in the garden & I have been ditching in the big field this forenoon and Fred and I got up a load of hay from the little hay barn. Have been much in prayer to day, about a special matter The Lord is my helper & my guide. {second page} April SUNDAY 22 1894 Did not go out to Dover church this morning. Remained at home and went over to hear My Lyon's instead Do not find him a perfect substitute altogether for our own ministers, but think it is best to worship with our near neighbours occasionally. Mrs Reid and a Mifs Jackson happened here this afternoon from Port Dover where they now live. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April MONDAY 23 1894 Fred finished harrowing the big field by McBrides, all that was fit, this forenoon. He began in the back field this afternoon. I have been drilling or rather broad casting with the drill nearly all day. Did not get nearly done however. The ground is rather wet yet in places; but we were anxious to get done. Weather is some cooler. {second page} April TUESDAY 24 1894 Fred has been working in the back field west of the woods to day. I have been working in the field next to McBrides. Got all sown excepting the corner next to the garden. and mostly finished up with the smoothing harrow. This being the last process. Have been Calling in earnest upon my God for help lately. He is very accessible. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April WEDNESDAY 25 1894 Finished harrowing after the drill in the field by McBrides this forenoon. Got it furrowed out after dinner. Fred has been working in the back field to day as usual the field west of the woods. G.W. Lemon came this morning to tell me about the arrival of fruit trees. Went out to Dover this afternoon & on the way home began delivering notices for delivery on Friday next. {second page} April THURSDAY 26 1894 Fred has been working away in the field west of the woods to day alone. I have been delivering fruit tree notices according to promise nearly a year ago. Mr Lemon's sales for the Port Dover delivery have been much smaller than for some years but they were quite scattered and took the whole day for delivery, There was some forty three. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April FRIDAY 27 1894 Have been delivering fruit trees in Port Dover to day, for Mr Mackay of St Thomas. Had only one box this year instead of two before. Had very good success upon the whole; There being no notes given and, no credit asked for to speak of. Did not get through until night, after which I drove up to Simcoe and am staying over night at Mr G.W. Lemons {second page} April SATURDAY 28 1894 Got to work this morning at our Simcoe delivery bright and early There was three quite large boxes of trees, to open out. Got about ready by seven o'clock however. Have had our usual success in our delivery excepting that a few small notes were asked for and a small order or so had to be sold in the usual way. Came home after night, rain had fallen & the roads were muddy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SUNDAY 29 1894 Went out to Dover this morning takeing my mother with me, with Jim. Had an excellent discourse from our senior minister, which seemed to be particularly applicable to my case; and of course I tried take it all. Tickets were renewed to day, and quarterly meeting is to take place next Sunday and Monday {second page} April MONDAY 30 1894 Started out this morning to look after some money to apply on my unpaid interest. Went to see my friend Addam Rose but did not succeed in geting it from him. Went afterwards to see Mrs Tom Stringer and she promised it to me and also agreed to take up our mortgages next Fall and so let us have the money at five and a half per cent. So the Good Lord is with us. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May TUESDAY 1 1894 Fred has finished sowing oats in the field West of the woods to day. I went up to Simcoe takeing Mrs Stringer with me. She loaned my two hundred dollars, to send to Toronto to Canada Permenent. It was agreed between us that she would loan me the money at five and half per cent to take up our mortgage on the first of Nov next. This two hundred is to be included or paid at the same time. Notified the Company to day of payment. {second page} May WEDNESDAY 2 1894 I finished sowing Alsike in the field West of the woods this forenoon. This afternoon I have been seting out some pear and peach trees besides cleaning ditches in the field by McBrides. Fred has been working away at some wet spots in same field geting them sown & finished up. Peach blossoms are all out and so are pear and plum blossoms. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May THURSDAY 3 1894 Fred finished sowing some wet patches in the field by McBrides to day and has been geting a potato patch ready this afternoon. I have been cleaning ditches in the field west of the woods, which we also finished. Got to work this evening at cuting black knot from the cherry trees, and seting out some apple trees &c. The weather is very fine but geting dry. {second page} May FRIDAY 4 1894 Fred and I cleaned out ditches this forenoon in the field West of the woods. This afternoon he has been ploughing in the garden patch by the road for potatoes &c. While I have been cuting black-knot out of the red cherry trees and seting out some apple trees in the orchard. Am suffering under a very severe cold just now which came on, I can scarcely tell how. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SATURDAY 5 1894 Got to work at potatoe planting this forenoon Fred continued to work until noon but this afternoon he has went to Simcoe on business of his own. I went out to Dover this afternoon takeing Ma and Bertha with me. They did not return but will remain for the quarterly meeting to morrow. A beautiful shower has fallen this afternoon & evening. {second page} May SUNDAY 6 1894 Our regular Quarterly meeting came off to day in Port Dover. Had a very good congregation and a very good meeting altogether. Bro Cookman officiated in his usual interesting manner. My mother and I took dinner with Mifs Giles and afterwards came home for our evening chores &c. The late rains have left the roads rather bad, though everything is growing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May MONDAY 7 1894 Have been puting in some garden stuff to day such as onion seeds and potatoes for our main crop. Fred has been geting the garden ploughed & ready to plant. I went up to our regular Quarterly business meeting this afternoon takeing Bro. Moore with me to Woodhouse chappel from Port Dover. An important matter respecting the division of our circuit came up and was recommended to District meeting. {second page} May TUESDAY 8 1894 Fred has started drawing manure to day after ploughing the garden &c. I worked at sundry jobs during the forenoon Maggie took me out to Dover after dinner for an excursion over to long point cottages for fishing. A high wind kept us from starting until nearly night so we did not get there till about nine. My party are having comfortable quarters for the night in one of the cottages. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May WEDNESDAY 9 1894 We got up this morning at about sunrise and started off for a fishing excursion. My companions were W. J. Carpenter W. Harris of Simcoe and our young minister Bro Cole. Had a tolerably good days fishing, only got about ten myself altogether, but some were very fine green bass. Got home again this evening without any mishap. Finding all well. {second page} May THURSDAY 10 1894 Got started at work again to day in good earnest. Have been working some in the garden besides doing some plastering &c in the house. Fred has been drawing manure on the front field, geting it ready to plough for peas. The weather has continued to moderate to day and to night there is some appearance of rain. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May FRIDAY 11 1894 Fred has been geting manure out on the berry bushes to day and I have been helping him part of the time. I have been working in the garden and doing some repairs to garden gate and fence besides many other jobs as usual. The weather still keep warm and very fine for vegetation. Never saw finer prospects for fruit than now. {second page} May SATURDAY 12 1894 Have been laid up with a sore eye to day, not doing much of anything. Trimmed up the grape-vines however. Fred has been geting out manure to the front field as usual. My eye was hurt by the switch of a cows tail, which caused a blood blister first since then the blood blister has spread out over the white of the eye. Mr Gutcher has been here to day He has a suit pending respecting damages for his boys eye. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SUNDAY 13 1894 Went out to church this morning takeing Jim with me; also his father who has been here since yesterday. Our senior minister preached to us to day. Had a very interesting and proffitable time. The class meeting was not very numerously attended however. My unckel Daniel was here after Ma to day. She has gone to Simcoe for a week or so. {second page} May MONDAY 14 1894 Fred has been drawing manure to the field by the church again to day. He has finished covering this field again. We are now ready to plough it for peas. I have been cuting out black knot and manuring grape vines all day. Had Sam McBride here to day for a settlement of his note. Gave him a new note for six mos for the ball due him. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May TUESDAY 15 1894 Fred has been working at geting out manure, I have helped him most of the time. We have been manuring the young apple trees in the orchard to day. Finished all up to night. The very fine growing weather continues. Were threatened by an east storm yesterday and last night but it has all passed off and turned out fine. {second page} May WEDNESDAY 16 1894 We worked this forenoon at fixing fence along the creek Fred and I . This afternoon he began ploughing the field by the church where we want to sow peas. I have been buisy this afternoon at sundry jobs. Rain has been falling moderately this afternoon; but not enough to hinder our work very much. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May THURSDAY 17 1894 We worked inside this forenoon Fred and I. Were repairing pea-rake and doing sundry other jobs. Rain was falling most of the forenoon. Fred has been ploughing this afternoon in the front field. I went out to Dover, stoped at Thomas Jackson on the way to see about seed peas. The roads were rather muddy, from the recent rains. Brought home a tree-box. {second page} May FRIDAY 18 1894 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SATURDAY 19 1894 Rain has been falling almost incessantly today. Fred and I have been working inside as a consequence geting some repairing done of one kind and another. Am rejoicing in God, my Saviour these days. Do not find it hard to trush Him. He has given me the victory over self and He is more than ever my All and in All. {second page} May SUNDAY 20 1894 Owing to the continued rain we could not go out to our church this morning. My wife and I went over to Mr Lyons church instead. Rain has continued to fall most the time to day. and the ground is geting very wet. Have enjoyed very proffitable seasons of waiting upon the Lord to day. He gives me great encouragement to hope in His word. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May MONDAY 21 1894 The late four or five days rain has soaked the ground considerably so we have to work inside as yet. Fred has been repairing the democrat wheel and the churn. I have been doing other work as occasion required. Went out to town this evening to take some butter &c. and to get some tools for Fred to use in finishing up the wheel. The weather is fine and warm. {second page} May TUESDAY 22 1894 Maggie and I got ready as soon as we could this morning and started for a visit to her father's at Wyecombe. The Golden Wedding Celebration of the dear old people takes place on Wed Thursday next and it will take all our time to get ready. We found Sarah there doing her best. She had been looking for us since Saturday last. We intended going then but were prevented by rain. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May WEDNESDAY 23 1894 Have been helping my wife and her sister Sarah all I could to day. They have been geting things in readiness for the Golden Wedding which takes place to morrow. Went out to the woods on my father inlaws place for an hour or so to fish for trout, towards night. Succeeded in pulling out one fine fellow. The first of this kind of fish that I ever caught. Gideon Crysler who went with me was more fortunate than this even. {second page} May THURSDAY 24 1894 Drove out to Delhi this morning for a load of people and some other things. Brought two of Will's children besides some Trunks & valises &c. The Golden Wedding party of Mr & Mrs Ferguson came off to day, and was in every respect a most enjoyable affair. About fifty five guests were present. The only thing lacking was that there was no time left for the makeing of speeches after the usual dinner was over. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May FRIDAY 25 1894 I started from Mr Ferguson at Wyecombe this morning at about ten. Came to Walsh on the way home and stoped at my unckle John Vale's for my dinner. Found him in a very low state of health from a cancer & not likely to live but a short time. Was much pleased with his testimony of the Saviour's love and sustaining grace during his affliction. Was detained there until nearly night owing to rain. Got home all right though. {second page} May SATURDAY 26 1894 Have been working away again to day in good earnest Fred and I have both been working at makeing a driving house door and geting it hung beside some other repairs. The rain of yesterday has left the ground rather wet for working it; so we are obliged to do our extra jobs. It is quite warm and the weather somewhat unsettled. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SUNDAY 27 1894 I went out to church this morning as usual takeing Jim with me. Our Senior minister preached to us, it being his turn. The morning service was as usual interesting and proffitable Felt especially blessed by the service of to day. I started this evening at about seven for Delhi but rain began falling an hour os so after so I had anything but a pleasant ride there. {second page} May MONDAY 28 1894 Having stayed over night at my brotherinlaws W. A. Ferguson's last night I thought best to drive over to Wyecombe this morning after Maggie & the Children Brought them over to Delhi and with the Ferguson family we had our pictures taken in two groups. We got started for home after six this evening with the children and arrived safely at about ten o'clock finding all well. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May TUESDAY 29 1894 The weather is still very rainy, and the ground so wet that we have had to keep away from ploughing or harrowing our pea-ground. Have been weeding our wheat most of the time to day or rather when not too wet. I have been opening out some ditches however in the front field. Some of our neighbours are sorely afflicted with the measles just now. {second page} May WEDNESDAY 30 1894 Fred began ploughing this forenoon again for peas. Found the ground rather wet and had to quit again. This afternoon went up to Simcoe for the purpose of meeting Mr J. A. Donaldson a real estate of Toronto who came down to see our place preparitory to sending out a purchaser. Mr Hill brought him down though after all. Maggie and I went down to Walle's this evening to see Nellie & her baby. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May THURSDAY 31 1894 Owing to continued rains we are still unable to do anything much. Fred & I worked at pulling pidgeon weed part of the forenoon, and at doing some other work besides this afternoon. I went out to town takeing my mother with me. It began to rain again towards night & is withal very cool as well as wet. There is a considerable complint in some parts of the country as to damage done by the wet weather. {second page} June FRIDAY 1 1894 We worked for a while to day at pulling pidgeon weed; but owing to rain which is falling again we have been obliged to work inside part of the time. I shut up one of our meadows for cloverseed to day. It is the field by Jim Challand's and is an old meadow It is well pastured of. Turned into the N.E. Corner field for the first; but the ground is very soft from wet weather. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SATURDAY 2 1894] Owing to continued rain which has been falling nearly all day I have been working inside at sundry jobs such as repairing the binder and painting the democrat wheels & c. Fred has been repairing the rollers &c. The rain has apparently passed off for a while and fair weather seems nigh at hand. It has rained for more than a week nearly all the time. {second page} June SUNDAY 3 1894 I went out to church to day takeing Bertha and Mildred with me. Found Bro Prudham there and was much edified by his discourse as well as by the fellowship meeting afterwards. He is a very devoted pious young brother and will surely make his mark, so to speak, as a worker in the masters vinyard. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June MONDAY 4 1894 Owing to another shower that came last night we could not do anything on the land to day, so we have been pulling pidgeon-weed. We have succeeded in finishing this work at last however. To morrow we shall have to look after another job. The weather does not seem settled yet and rain seems likely soon to come again, judging from appearances. {second page} June TUESDAY 5 1894 The ground being still very wet, Fred and I have been doing sundry jobs as usual. I went out to Dover this evening, for some small matters. Had tea at unckle John's with Maggie John Ferguson my brotherinlaw with his wife and Mrs & Mr Petingal of Wellington, My wifes unckle and aunt came this evening to visit us. The rain seems to have passed off at last without danger of frost. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June WEDNESDAY 6 1894 Owing to the presence of our visitors, Mr & Mrs Pettingal of Wellington and Mr & Mrs John Ferguson of Delhi, have given up nearly the whole day, to these friends. I enjoyed it of course for it not only afforded a chance for rest but gave us their good company. The left us for Delhi this evening. Mr Bugner our store keeper took our three hogs this afternoon. Sold them at 4.60 per 100 lbs. {second page} June THURSDAY 7 1894 We have been fixing some fence this afternoon Fred and I. This forenoon we were working in the garden while Fred was ploughing. Thought best to quit ploughing on account of the wetness of the ground in some places. There are some indications of a dry spell just now. Weather it will come remains to be seen. Weather still keeps remarkabley cool for the season. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June FRIDAY 8 1894 Our long anticipated job of sheep-washing came off this forenoon. Owing to the long continued wet & cool weather have kept puting it off until the present. A good many of my neighbours have not only washed their sheep, but sold their wool. We have about given up the idea of sowing peas on the front field, owing to the lateness of the season, &c. {second page} June SATURDAY 9 1894 Fred and I continued to fix fences most of the time to day. This afternoon however he began ploughing again in the field by the church. I went out to Dover takeing my mother with me. While there met with an old college correspondent and friend whose name used to be Minnie Carpenter. She has changed greatly like myself since then. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SUNDAY 10 1894 Went out to Dover for church this morning as usual takeing Mildred and Jim with me. The young minister officiated Bro Cookman being away to conference at Woodstock. The Good Lord has been graciously near us to day, and has signaly owned and blessed us as His children. Had a short call from William Walls and his daughter Nellie this evening {second page} June MONDAY 11 1894 Fred has been ploughing in the field by the church to day. Thought to have sown this field to peas but owing to the lateness of the season have thought best to abandon the project I have been cleaning up and painting our best buggy to day. The weather has become very warm again and likely to be dry judging from appearances &c. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June TUESDAY 12 1894 Have had Fred at work with the teem ploughing the field by the church where we intend makeing a summer fallow. I have been painting and cleaning up our best covered buggy. It has been quite a job. My wife went out to Dover this morning to take Mifs Tupper and Dora. Indication of warm and dry weather. {second page} June WEDNESDAY 13 1894 Fred has been ploughing in the field by the church to day. The ground is becoming harder every day and seems likey to become so hard that we will have to stop work soon. I finished painting the buggy this forenoon and this afternoon I began sheering sheep. The latest time for this work that I remember of for years. Rather very warm and dry. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June THURSDAY 14 1894 Fred and I began working on the side-road to day. Have put in four days out of a total of twelve. Our neighbour Jim Challand is our road master this year. The weather is very warm and fine. There continues to be every appearance of dry weather. My old friend G.W. Lemon is staying over night with us. He reports a good season for selling trees. {second page} June FRIDAY 15 1894 We have had a very warm day, with continued dry weather Fred and I have been puting in our road work as fast as possible. Got in an dd additional four days which will relieve us that much. There is a conference of Mesiah's meeting in our neighborhood just now. Have not been able to attend owing to pressure of work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SATURDAY 16 1894 We finished our road work to day Fred and I. He finished about the middle of the afternoon. While I left the road at noon. We rather like our new road master James Challand. He has shown very good judgement in his work. Went out to Dover this afternoon takeing my mother with me. {second page} June SUNDAY 17 1894 Did not go to church this morning in Port Dover as usual. Could get no nor one of my family to accompany me, so concluded to attend the Marberry Church service. Dr Lake of Pitsburg Pa. officiated rather acceptably. Had some visitors or rather callers this afternoon - Florence & her family together with her T.R. Stringer. The weather continues warm and even sultry. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June MONDAY 18 1894 Fred has got to ploughing in the summer fallow field by the church again, our road work being done. I spent the forenoon in fixing up some fences and hog holes in the gulleys. Have been sheering sheep this afternoon. Bro Cookman came for a hour or so to visit us. John Bunce of Bloomsburg came this evening with his Stallion. Am to have a colt from Belle for six dollars. {second page} June TUESDAY 19 1894 Fred has been ploughing in the field by the church again to day, while I have been working at sundry jobs. Sheered a couple of sheep that had been in over night. but rain that came last night prevented further work to day. We have been blessed with a beautiful shower both last night and to day. Maggie and I called on my cousin Judson McFell and his wife this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June WEDNESDAY 20 1894 Fred has been ploughing again to day in the front field. I worked in the garden this forenoon. This afternoon finished sheering sheep. Had five to do this time. The weather is exceedingly warm and the thermometer in the nineties I think. Have just been geting the tyres reset on our democrat & have just got it ready again for use. {second page} June THURSDAY 21 1894 Fred has been ploughing again to day in the front field by the church. I have been up to Simcoe with the wool and to mill with a grist also. Went to hear the Hon. Sir Oliver Mowat the Premier for twenty one years of our Province of Ontario. A mass meeting on the eve of election was held in Bunces Rink Simcoe. A very large crowd were there. Sold my wool at eighteen and twenty one cents per pound. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June FRIDAY 22 1894 I started haying this morning Began in the new-ground field where we thought we might get some clover-seed by cutting the first crop early. Fred has been helping also. I broke down right after dinner and had to go to Dover for some repairs. Did not get all that I wanted in Dover however. Out the way home found the necessary bolt at William Walls. {second page} June SATURDAY 23 1894 I cut hay this forenoon in the new ground field. Finished the piece left yesterday by breaking down. This afternoon I went out to Dover after a barrel of gran. Sugar lately ordered. Fred has been working to day as usual. He has raked and put up hay this afternoon Showers have been passing to the north of us this afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SUNDAY 24 1894 I went out to meeting this morning as usual takeing my mother and Jim with me, and Mildred as well. Bro Cookman preached to us, it being his turn. Our service was a time of refreshing from the presence of the Lord. The weather continues very warm; but just now we seem likely to have showers. Had Bro. Ellis with us to day after a long absence. {second page} June MONDAY 25 1894 Have been mowing in the new ground field to day. Finished cuting it this evening. Fred got up the remaining portion of our Saturdays cuting this forenoon & this afternoon he and Mr Gutcher drew in three loads while I was mowing. The weather continues warm and dry; but to the north of us there seems to be an abun of rain. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June TUESDAY 26 1894 Fred and I went up to Wiggins school house this morning and put in our votes for Mr William Charlton of Lynedoch for member of Provincial legislature. We have been rakeing and cocking up hay in the New Ground field this afternoon. Got it all done. Mr Gutcher has been helping us. Have drawn two loads as well & put in Drive-barn. {second page} June WEDNESDAY 27 1894 Bertha's father has been helping Fred draw in hay from the new ground field They have got in six loads which we have put away in the drive-barn. This makes seven eleven loads so far from our first field. I have been helping unload and working in the garden between times. Went out to Dover this evening taking Maggie with me. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June THURSDAY 28 1894 After geting loaded up I started up to Simcoe with three hoggs. I sold the hoggs to Mr George Vale last evening at $4.75 Per Hundred. Fred and Gutcher have been drawing hay from the New Ground Field. They have drawn six loads {illegible} to day, makeing seventeen loads so far from this field. I have been helping unload this afternoon and rakeing stubble between times. {second page} June FRIDAY 29 1894 Finished rakeing in new ground field this morning, and geting in also. We have taken just nineteen loads from this our first field which is much better than we expected. Got started at cuting the orchard this afternoon. Fred has been puting in our turnip patch in the back garden. Mr Gutcher has been helping us most of the time at sundry jobs. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SATURDAY 30 1894 I finished cuting hay in the orchard this forenoon this afternoon we have got it all raked and cocked up. Have been favoured with Mr Gutchers assistance most of the time as well as Fred's. Feel rather unwell from a cold just now. Have often heard it said that hot weather colds are the worst to get rid of in their season. {second page} July SUNDAY 1 1894 Not being well this morning I did not get out to church this morning as usual My mother is sick in nearly the same way vis, - with a bad cold. It seems strange that we should get such colds in warm weather We are the last members of our family to get down with it. Have enjoyed some considerable measure of the favour God Almighty in the midst of my afflictions. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July MONDAY 2 1894 Both my Mother and I have been sick to day. Have had to send for the Doctor for her, my mother. Aunt Lydia came down this morning and advised us to send for Dr Bennet of Jarvis, so we took her advice. Fred and his family have been out to town put in the day as a holowday. They report a great number of people there from various places & the surrounding country. {second page} July TUESDAY 3 1894 I have got to work again to day, at cuting in the ten-acre-field, or rather this afternoon and Fred cut in the forenoon. I went out to Dover this forenoon for several errands, takeing Mildred with me. Heard that my Unckle John Vail was very low and likely soon to pass away from the cancer so long troubling him. The weather is much cooler & still very dry. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July WEDNESDAY 4 1894 I worked at cuting hay this forenoon in the ten-acre-field. While the men were drawing in hay from the orchard. They have got in seven loads from the orchard altogether. This makes tweny six with the new ground field. This afternoon we have been rakeing in the ten-acre-field and the men are cocking up. Had a slight shower that put us back for an hour or so. {second page} July THURSDAY 5 1894 Have been exceedingly buisy with our haying to day. Finished cuting the ten-acre-field this forenoon and this afternoon got started at cuting hay on the Big Flat. The latter field is anything but a good crop. It seems well seeded for another year with Tymothy and other grasses of the spring sowing. Heard this evening of the death of my unckle John Vail of Wales from Cancer. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July FRIDAY 6 1894 Went up to Walsle this forenoon to attend the funeral of my unckle John Vail of that place. He has been a great sufferer for some time from a cancer. Took Aunt Lydia with me. A sermon was preached in Vittoria Baptist church by resident minister. He was also buried there. Took dinner at William Smiths of Port Ryerse, with {illegible}. Called at Port Dover on way home. {second page} July SATURDAY 7 1894 I have got to work at cuting hay again. Worked on the Big Flat during the forenoon. This afternoon I began cuting alsike in the field North of drive-barn. The men have been rakeing & cuting up hay on the Big Flat. This afternoon they worked in the ten-acre-field this forenoon. The weather has taken a cool turn since yesterdays rain which is very pleasant. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SUNDAY 8 1894 On account of the unfavourable state of my health I did not go out to church to day. Have remained at home instead. My wife went out this evening however takeing Olive & Mifs LaFortune with her. So also the latter went this morning. Have been able to read a good deal to day in spite of ill feelings. It is good to learn of Him who was meek and lowly of heart. He surely gives rest to our souls {second page} July MONDAY 9 1894 I have been rakeing up some Alsike this morning and have since been mowing in the same field. Find the greater part of the field north of drive barn where I turn working to be both thin and light. Gutcher and Fred have been drawing in hay from the ten acre field, most of the time, to day. The weather continues quite cool and pleasant. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July TUESDAY 10 1894 Have been cuting alsike in the field north of the drive-barn to day with all my might. The men have finished geting in hay from the ten acre field to day. Have had nineteen loads from this field This with three loads from the big flat makes forty eight loads so far. We are likely to have several loads more yet showery. {second page} July WEDNESDAY 11 1894 I finished cuting the hilly field north of drive barn this forenoon. Got to work on the big flat afternoon and wish to get all cut at once on account of wheat harvest which is ready. The men have been rakeing and puting up hay in the same field, besides doing some other work. Had a fine show just before dinner today. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July THURSDAY 12 1894 Have been working at cuting my east peice on the big flat to day. Succeeded in geting it all cut although it took me until late. Am anxious to get to work at cuting wheat to morrow, for it is quite ready. The men have been rakeing and cocking up hay all day. They are also working at their last piece. Let C. Warren have two lambs to day - the first. {second page} July FRIDAY 13 1894 I went up to Renton after some binding twine this morning. Went on to Simcoe from there. Went to the Bank of Hamilton where I had business to attend to of rather disagreeable nature. Saw H.G. also & did not feel pleased with his temper. The men have been puting up and drawing hay from the Big Flat. Got nearly ready to start the binder in the morning. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SATURDAY 14 1894 Got started at cuting the wheat in the field of wheat back of barn to day. Got the field about half done. The old binder in its eleventh or twelfth year does excellent work. The men have been drawing in hay from the Big Flat again to day. Have felt encouraged to day. God is my helper and my Guide. Therefore will not I fear, though the earth be removed &c. {second page} July SUNDAY 15 1894 Went out to church this morning takeing Jim and Mildred with me. Heard the newly appointed young minister whose name is Holmes. Was rather well impressed with his first sermon. He has some disagreeable ways in the pulpit which with practice he may overcome. We were blessed with a delightful shower of rain to day while in church. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July MONDAY 16 1894 Maggie got an early start this morning at picking a crate of cherries for Sarah. We also helped as soon as we could & she took them to Jarvis in time for the morning train. I have been cuting wheat in the field back of the barn most of the time to day. Fred went to mill this forenoon. This afternoon He and Gutcher have been drawing in hay from the Big flat. {second page} July TUESDAY 17 1894 Got done cuting the field of wheat back of the barn at noon to day. Started in the other field this afternoon. Fred raked the flat this forenoon and this afternoon He and Gutcher got in a load of rakeings. The latter had a run-away with Jess to the horse-rake. Broke the rake and harness up pretty bad. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July WEDNESDAY 18 1894 I took a couple of hoggs down to Jarvis this morning haveing sold them some time ago at four and three quarter cents per pound live weight. Have been cuting wheat this afternoon as usual. The men have not been able to shock up wheat as yet on account of geting in hay alsike, which still hangs fine. The weather is very warm and dry. {second page} July THURSDAY 19 1894 I have been cuting wheat with the binder to day in the eleven or twelve acre field back of the tennant house. Have got it pretty well along. The men have been drawing in Alsike from the field North of drive barn. They succeeded in geting in the last load this evening. There was sixteen loads in all. So we are ready now to put our whole strength on the wheat harvest after a long time. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July FRIDAY 20 1894 Fred and Gutcher worked most of the forenoon at shocking up wheat while I have been cuting all day in the twelve acre field back of the tennant house. Succeeded in geting it all cut this evening. They have got in wheat this afternoon, for the first some three or four loads, front field back of the barn. There is some appearance of rain to night. {second page} July SATURDAY 21 1894 It has taken me nearly of to-day to finish cuting wheat with the binder. Feel thankful however that the work for another year is accomplished. The men finished drawing in the alsike clover to day, and three loads of wheat, from the field, back of the barn besides. We had sixteen loads of alsike clover for seed from the field north of Drive barn. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SUNDAY 22 1894 Did not go to church to day myself, but sent a good representation from the family both morning and evening. Felt so tired from the incessant labours of the past week, that I did not feel able to go out. Have not been comfortless, however for the Good Lord has vouchsafed to give me His presence in a good degree. {second page} July MONDAY 23 1894 Have got to work at last, at drawing in Wheat with all our might. Gutcher has been helping as usual. Eleven loads more are in the barn as the result of to days labour. This makes, sixteen from the field back of the barn so far. To night we seem likely to have a shower but it will be of great benefit in many ways even if it does stop wheat drawing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July TUESDAY 24 1894 On account of a shower last night we could not draw in wheat to day, so we have been working in our potatoe patch nearly all day & Cultivating, hoeing &c. The weather is exceedingly warm these days, the air is very close and stifling. One of the result seems to be a languid tired feeling that comes over me. {second page} July WEDNESDAY 25 1894 We worked this forenoon at cleaning out our potatoes - the wheat being somewhat wet from a shower last night. This afternoon, however we got to drawing wheat again. Have put away four more loads this time from the twelve acre field back of the tennant house. My wife and children with my mother went up to Carpenters to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July THURSDAY 26 1894 We have continued to draw wheat from the twelve acre field back of the tennant house to day. Succeeded in geting eight loads more safely inside. I have been puting paris green on the potatoes between loads. The weather continues very warm and dry. The oat crop seems to be maturing nicely. There having apparently been sufficient rain for that purpose so far. {second page} July FRIDAY 27 1894 The wheat crop is all in the barn at last except rakeings. It took till nearly night to get the wheat in the barn; but, I succeeded in geting the field back of the barn all raked after four o'clock, this evening. It keeps quite dry and warm and seems likely to remain so for a while. Have felt encouraged to day to continue to hope in His mercy. The promises cover a great deal. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SATURDAY 28 1894 I have been rakeing wheat stubble most of the time to day. Got all through this evening, and the men got the rakeings all in the barn. Fred started drawing manure from the barn yard this forenoon. This is the beginning almost of this job. We are going to manure the ten acre field this time as far as possible. The weather still keeps hot and dry. {second page} July SUNDAY 29 1894 Owing to rain we did not get out to church this morning as we intended. Se We have had a quiet peaceable sunday at home. Not without some of the blessings of worship. Though not in the public assembly. My mother came home this evening from W.J. Carpenters when she has been visiting with W. Walls. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July MONDAY 30 1894 Fred has been geting out manure from the barn-yard to the ten acre field to day. I went up to Renton this morning after binding twine for oats harvest. Went from there to Simcoe on some other business. Some of the blessings of acceptance with my Heavenly Father have been mine to day. He favours me I know for my enemies do not triumph over me. {second page} July TUESDAY 31 1894 Fred has continued to get out manure from the barn yard as usual. I have been cuting cloverseed in the field next to Challands this afternoon. Had sundry jobs on hand for the forenoon. Mr Gutcher left me to day; but I expect him back to help through the oats in a day or so. Weather still warm & dry. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August WEDNESDAY 1 1894 Have had Fred at work geting out manure again to day. We are puting it on the East half of the ten acre field this time. I have been cuting clover seed in the field next to Jim Challands to day. Got pretty well along with it by night. There is some appearance of rain occasionaly and a light shower once in a while of late. {second page} August THURSDAY 2 1894 Fred has been helping Walter Austin thresh to day. I worked this forenoon at geting the binder ready for cuting oats; also, at rakeing the cloverseed that was cut yesterday with the horse rake. This afternoon I began cuting the oats in field next to McBrides. Found the crop a rather even one, and quite heavy for the past dry season. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August FRIDAY 3 1894 Fred went up to Bloomsbury to day to attend the funeral of his sister Ruth who was buried there to day. I have been working with the binder in the field by McBrides this afternoon. This forenoon I raked up cloverseed in the field by Jim Challands, and did not quite finish my job. There has been some appearance of rain to day; but it failed to come. {second page} August SATURDAY 4 1894 Fred has been geting out manure to day as usual. I have been working away with the binder in the field of oats next to McBrides. Succeeded in geting the Eastern half of the field done to-night. Went out to Dover this evening takeing my wife with me. We had a pleasant ride out and back together. This being such an unusual occurrence of late. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SUNDAY 5 1894 Went out to Quarterly Meeting this morning at Port Dover takeing the whole family with me in the Democrat. Bro. Cookman preached to us and very acceptably, to day. Our people did not turn ou as they should but, we had a good meeting A cloud has been resting on me of late from the debts that I would like to pay and can't. {second page} August MONDAY 6 1894 Have been cuting oats again to day in the field nex to McBrides. Fred has been helping with the cradle this afternoon but this forenoon he was geting out manure. Find that my mixed crop of peas and oats was a failure so far as the peas were concerned but the oats were a fairly good crop. Sold four little pigs this evening to Charley Challand at one fifty per pig. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August TUESDAY 7 1894 Have been cuting in the field by McBrides to day and have been geting along nicely. I broke down this evening and went to Jarvis after the repair, takeing my wife with me. Succeeded in geting the little dog-spring duplicated, also a supply of twine to suppliment our failing supply. It still keeps dry and cooler than for some time. {second page} August WEDNESDAY 8 1894 Finished cuting the field of oats by McBrides this afternoon. We got through in time to get a good start in the back field this afternoon. Broke down I went out to dover with the Democrat this this evening after my mother Expected to have had some of Charley Wilson's family to come home with me too, but they did not come as expected. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August THURSDAY 9 1894 I have been cuting oats in the field West of the woods to day. Gutcher and Jim have been seting up after the binder. Fred has been down to Wilson Porters helping thresh, both yesterday and to day. He reports a bad time from the machine geting out of order. They quit threshing this afternoon at about four o'clock. It still keeps very dry. {second page} August FRIDAY 10 1894 We got the back oats field all cut this forenoon and and set up ready for drawing. Gutcher has helped as usual. We hav been drawing oats since, and have got six loads stowed away in the barn ready for threshing. We have begun drawing from the field by McBrides this being our first field cut. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SATURDAY 11 1894 Fred has been geting out manure again to day as usual. I have been drawing oats from the field by McBrides with Gutchers help. We succeeded in geting the barn filled up at last, having got about twelve loads of oats, there from the field by McBrides. I went out to Dover this evening taking Maggie with me. {second page} August SUNDAY 12 1894 Went out to church this morning, takeing Maggie and Jim with me. Had a young minister whose name was Holmes to preach for us. He is a brother of the young man sent to us for this year. Have felt somewhat relieved of the heavy burden, so long resting upon me, to day. Have felt had a good measure of joy and gladness. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August MONDAY 13 1894 We have continued to work away at our oat drawing to day as usual to day. Fred has been geting out manure from the barn yard. We have had our old friend Mrs Charley Wilson of Toronto, formerly a resident of Pt Dover She and Mifs Giles came together. It still keeps very dry and rather warm just now. {second page} August TUESDAY 14 1894 We have continued to work away at geting in oats from the field by McBrides to day as usual. Got in seven loads more to day which makes nineteen or thereabouts so far. Fred is still geting out manure from the barn yard to the ten-acre field. He is geting nearly through. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August WEDNESDAY 15 1894 We finished drawing oats from the field by McBrides this forenoon. Had twenty eight loads in all from this field. Mr Gutcher has been helping as usual. Had word this morning that the threshers would be here for to morrow, so I went to Dover this afternoon & after some meat and arround the neighbourhood after hands this evening. {second page} August THURSDAY 16 1894 John Ferguson came last night with his machine and began threshing in good time this morning. Have had W.H. Walls, Walter Austins man, Wilson Porters man, Mr Gutcher and Sam McBridet to help us thresh. We had 600 Bu of oats from the field by McBrides, and threshed 80 Bu of wheat besides The oats were very good for this dry year, being about thirty four Bu per acre. The machine left us again this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August FRIDAY 17 1894 Fred has been geting out some manure from the barn yard this forenoon while I have been rakeing up some cloverseed by Jim Challand's. This afternoon Fred and I have been geting in cloverseed from the same field. Had just three loads altogether, which was fairly well filled. My old friend Mr D.W. Horton came to see us this afternoon, bringing Severne's Children with him. Could not spend much time with him however. {second page} August SATURDAY 18 1894 I went down to Jarvis this forenoon to take my wife & two children together with Jim Crysler to the train for Toronto. Have been geting in oats from the back field West of woods. Succeeded in geting in four loads Mr G. has continued to help me to day. Fred began to plough the oat stubble by McBrides to day where we intend to put in wheat. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SUNDAY 19 1894 Went out to meeting this morning, takeing Bertha and Jim with me. Bro Cookman officiated it being his Sunday. Always feel benefited by his ministrations although he is sometimes rather lengthy. Class was not held owing to a matter respecting the Dundas Street Methodist Church Woodstock which came up for a lengthy discussion This church is heavily involved & seeks outside help. {second page} August MONDAY 20 1894 Fred has kept on ploughing to day as usual in the field by McBrides. I have been drawing oats with Gutchers help, from the field west of the woods. Had only ten loads from this field, which we finished to night. The dry weather has in all probability injured the oat crop, to a considerably extent. Know my sins forgiven - a most blessed state May God keep me there as long as life may last. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August TUESDAY 21 1894 Fred has been ploughing in the field next to McBrides to day as usual. I have been engaged as buisily as possible at sundry jobs, too numerous to mention. The very dry weather still continues and seems likely to last for some time to come. The ground ploughs much better than we expected. Was disappointed in not hearing from my wife this evening according to promise. {second page} August WEDNESDAY 22 1894 Fred has been ploughing in the big field again to day. He reports very hard ground in places. The weather continues very dry. I went out to Dover this morning, mostly to take a pail of butter for Sarah. Had a visit from My old friend Mr D.W. Horton of U Pelham to day. Mr & Mrs Clarke came with hime. I always fine it proffitable to spend some time with him. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August THURSDAY 23 1894 Fred has been ploughing again to day as usual. I cleaned up a grist this forenoon and went to the mill this afternoon at Lynn Valley. It still keeps dry and very warm in the middle of the day. Have been able to trust in the All -atoning sacrifice to day; by which the joy of a clean heart has been mine. Glory to God in the highest. {second page} August FRIDAY 24 1894 Have had Fred ploughing in the field by McBrides to day as usual. I have been cuting some clover-seed in the field by Austins, besides doing other necessary work. It still keeps warm and very dry. There appears to be very wet weather just now in the British Isles. The grain crops are much injured by the wet weather. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SATURDAY 25 1894 Fred has been ploughing to day as usual in the field by McBrides. I have been cleaning up a couple of loads of oats with Jims Help besides doing other work that was necessary. The very dry weather still continues and just now it is quite warm again. Have realized in some measure the promised peace of God to those that trust in Him. {second page} August SUNDAY 26 1894 I went out to Dover this forenoon as usual takeing my mother and Jim with me. The young minister officiated though not to me very acceptably. There is something unpleasant in his manner of speech together with a slow delivery which detracts very much from what he says. Have not felt very well to day however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August MONDAY 27 1894 We are still able to keep the plough going in the field by McBrides, although the ground is very dry and hard. I have been helping William Walls thresh, I trust for the last time. Was not at all satisfied with the help he gave me and yet he expected and got good help in return. He is anything but a man of principle, I am sorry to remark. {second page} August TUESDAY 28 1894 Have had Fred ploughing to day as usual. He reports hard ground in some places. I went over to Mr Abercrombies this morning after a yearling bull, to put with our cows, there being some of them still farrow. I took a small load of oats up to the mill this afternoon Sold for twenty nine cents per Bu The price has fallen three cents since last week, & I have missed it as usual. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August WEDNESDAY 29 1894 Fred has been ploughing in the same field as usual. Owing to the very dry weather he is not able to make much headway. I worked this forenoon at cuting cloverseed in front of W. Austins. Got all done. Went up to the oatmeal - mill this afternoon with a load of oats which is also sold at twenty nine cents per Bushell. {second page} August THURSDAY 30 1894 Have had the plough going to day as usual in same field. The ground being dry takes the points off the shares directy. I went up to the oat-meal mill this afternoon with another load of oats. Jim helped me to clean it up this morning before school. It still keeps dry, every sign failling to bring rain. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August FRIDAY 31 1894 Have had the ploug going to day as usual I cleaned up another load of oats this forenoon and this afternoon took it up to the oat-meal-mill at Lynn Valley. The weather keeps as dry as ever, with but little appearance of rain. There seems to be a great scarcity of water throughout the country for almost everybody are drawing water and cattle go for miles for water. {second page} September SATURDAY 1 1894 Fred has kept on ploughing in the field by McBrides to day as usual. I went up to Lynn Valley after geting my load cleaned up with the last load of oats for the present. Have sold two hundred and seventy bushells this time, out of the six hundred. Went up to Simcoe afterwards and left nearly all the money there, with different parties. It still keeps dry and warm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SUNDAY 2 1894 Went out to church this morning takeing Jim's and Berth's father with me. Our senior minister Rev Mr Cookman preached to us usual. Felt much edified by his discourse, as indeed I always do. Our after meeting was a proffitable season, of waiting before the Lord also. The roads are exceedingly dusty just not. There has not been rain for some two months. {second page} September MONDAY 3 1894 This being a public hollowday Fred has been off enjoying it. I worked this forenoon at gathering pears and apples. This afternoon I went out to Dover takeing Mr Gutcher with me. He is intending to start for Bay City Mich. to morrow or next day. Had a very pleasant visit with my old friend L.G. Morgan this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September TUESDAY 4 1894 I have been rolling in the field next McBrides to day, while Fred has been ploughing in same field. Am glad to find that it works down very well considering the dry and hard state of the ground. Had a short call from my old friend G.W.Lemon this evening. There has been some prospects of rain to day but so far it has failed to come. {second page} September WEDNESDAY 5 1894 It rained this forenoon a nice shower lasting three or four hours, though very moderate. We got to work again this afternoon both Fred and I. He has been ploughing as usual and I have been harrowing in the same field. My per somewhat periodic season of darkness and worry seems upon me again. Have only one remedy, a right earnest waiting upon God for deliverance. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September THURSDAY 6 1894 Fred has kept on ploughing to day as usual We are geting this part of the work nearly done in that field. I raked up the ballance of our cloverseed crop this forenoon. This afternoon I have been rolling and harrowing in the field by McBrides. Recieved a letter from my absent ones this evening. Maggie promises to be home next week some time. {second page} September FRIDAY 7 1894 I have been harrowing in the field by McBrides geting it ready to sow. Fred has been ploughing in same field on the West side. It seems to take a long time to get through with the ploughing some-how, but the dry hard state of the ground is the principal cause. Have enjoyed a blessed degree of faith in my God to day just a simple act of faith O how it saves. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SATURDAY 8 1894 Jim and I cleaned up a load of oats this forenoon. Forgot to mention that a delightful rain came this morning just what was needed for our seeding. Fred has kept on ploughing as usual. I went up to Simcoe this afternoon and came back by Dover. The rain has done away with the dust entirely & roads very fine {second page} September SUNDAY 9 1894 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing Bertha & Jim with me. The young man officiated it being his turn. Cannot but think that He is a good young man and trying to do good but cannot say that I like to hear him yet. Hope to get used to him however. Our class was very poorly attended to day, but The Lord was with us which was the best of all. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September MONDAY 10 1894 Had a heavy rain last night and this morning which makes the plough go nicely. Found it too wet to harrow to day so I have been repairing roof's di and doing some other such work. Fred has kept on ploughing most of the time, or excepting when it was raining. Have had a somewhat variable experience to day It is not always bright and joyous. {second page} September TUESDAY 11 1894 Fred has kept on harrow ploughing to day as usual. I have been harrowing all day in same field as usual. The late rains have done wonders towards helping fit up the ground for seeding. There are indications of grass starting to grow as well. Have made up my mind again to Call specially upon God at this difficult juncture. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September WEDNESDAY 12 1894 We have been able to work at our seeding to day as usual. I have sown more than half of the field by McBrides to day. Fred has been harrowing in the mean time. The seed has gone in fairly well. Have sown the East side of the field. The Good Lord has been with me to day makeing my heart glad with his presence. {second page} September THURSDAY 13 1894 I have been harrowing this afternoon in same field as before. It rained this forenoon so that both Fred and I had to lay off work for a while. We got some seed wheat cleaned up in the mean time. Was much disappointed in not hearing from Maggie this evening. Think now that she will not get home till Monday. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September FRIDAY 14 1894 Fred has been ploughing again to day. It seems to take a long time to get this field ploughed for some reason. I have been harrowing in same field; & this afternoon have been drilling some three or four acres that was ready. Have been greatly strengthened of late by a newly appointed hour for secret prayer God has been meeting with me. {second page} September SATURDAY 15 1894 Have been buisy as ever to day harrowing in the field by McBrides. Fred has finished the ploughing at last, after a very long time. We were favoured with a visit from Harry Barretts two sisters Louise and Alice. The latter is married and lives in British Columbia. A moderate shower of rain stoped our work this evening for a while. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SUNDAY 16 1894 Went out to Dover to church this morning as usual takeing my mother with me. Had a very interesting discourse from our brother Cookman about the unjust steward. Our class seems to be almost a failure of late, there being scarcely any remaining. Have found it good to wait upon God of late. he is my help and my shield. {second page} September MONDAY 17 1894 Have been harrowing away with all our might to day in the field by McBrides, being anxious to get it sown Succeeding in geting it nearly ready to sow, what is not already done. I went down to Jarvis this evening after Maggie and the two children Found them there all right they having come up on the train this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September TUESDAY 18 1894 Fred and I have been working away in the field by McBrides to day as usual. We have at last been able to get the last of the field sown to day. The ditches are also nearly all run out with the plough. The ground has become quite dry again since the rains, and this field has taken a great deal of work. {second page} September WEDNESDAY 19 1894 Fred and I have finished the Big Field next to McBrides at last. Got it all ditched just in time for the rain that began a little before we finished. There is prospects of a two or three days rain This is time for the equinoxial & the rain is comeing from the East. Our front field will be greatly benefitted by a good rain, as the ground has been too hard to harrow as yet. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September THURSDAY 20 1894 We were fortunate enough to finish runing the last furrows in the big field by McBrides this morning, About the middle of the afternoon we had them all cleaned out It so happened that a fine shower began just before we finished, so the wheat will come right up. The rain will also eable us to begin working our front field by the church. {second page} September FRIDAY 21 1894 Fred has been ploughing in the front field by the church to day. He has finished all to but night but one head-land. I have been all day rolling in same field Succeeded in geting over it by by night. Am very thankful indeed to find this field harrows up so well. The long drought made it impossible for us to do anything with it until now. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SATURDAY 22 1894 Fred has been harrowing away in the front field to day. He finished ploughing the last head land this morning. I worked with the disc harrow this forenoon; but this afternoon went out to Dover with a small load of apples for the evaporator, sold them there for fifteen cents per bushell. There was a great farmers pic-nic in Dover this afternoon but could not make it. {second page} September SUNDAY 23 1894 On account of inclement weather we failed to get to church this morning. Went out this evening however, and heard Bro Cookman, takeing Maggie with me. Was rather surprised to see the evening congregation so small. It was scarcely as large as what we have in the morning as a rule. Have been graciously blessed in my humble worship to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September MONDAY 24 1894 We have been working in the field by the church to day, Fred and I. Have both been harrowing Find the ground hard in places, much work will be required to fit this field for the drill as a consequence. The disc harrow was very necessary in reducing the hard crust. There are many hard lumps as well. {second page} September TUESDAY 25 1894 We are still at work in the nine acre field in front or by the church. Did not quite get over it to day, suffiicient to start the drill, but to morrow if all is well we hope to get the drill started. Had a visit from our old friend and neighbour Peter Ryerse to day. He is quite feeble in body, but bright in his mind, and soul. Weather quite cool. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September WEDNESDAY 20 1894 Have been harrowing to day in the front field by the church. Fred has been also harrowing in the same field. I got started towards night with the drill, and put in some two or three acres. Hope to be able to finish the whole field to morrow, if all is well. The weather is still rather cool. Frost last night. {second page} September THURSDAY 21 1894 I have been very buisy to day geting the remaining portion of the field by the church drilled in. Kept Jim home from school this afternoon to help. It drilled in very well notwithstanding the lumps. Got all done by night for which I am thankful. Have sown one bushell and three pecks this year nearly all to gether. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September FRIDAY 28 1894 We have been runing furrows in the front field by the church and geting them cleaned out to day. Succeeded in geting through with this job before night. So our Fall Wheat seeding is all done at last. Have sown some twenty seven acres this Fall, or seven more that last. It has taken a great deal of work on account of the dry summer. {second page} September SATURDAY 29 1894 Fred has been at work digging potatoes to day in the front garden. I went up to Simcoe with a load of Oats for H. H. Griff - for He gives thirty cents per Bu for them. Came home by the mill & brought some flour for Fred. The weather has been very warm to day. It seems as though summer has come again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SUNDAY 30 1894 On account of rain to day we did not get to church as customary. Have been improving the precious day as far as possible in reading &c. Maggie and I went up to unckle John's this evening for a short time. Have enjoyed in a good degree "communion with the divine and infinite to day. This is always a blessed experience to my poor soul. {second page} October MONDAY 1 1894 I have been very buisy to day getting some repairing of fences done. Made a fence accross the creek also. Fred has been digging potatoes and geting ready to plough the potatoe patch for Crimson clover. This will be our first trial of this new clover here. Have seen it so highly recommended in agricultural papers that it realy seemed necessary to at least make a start. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October TUESDAY 2 1894 Fred finished digging the years crop of potatoes to day and got started towards night at ploughing the ground. F I thought of seeding it with Crimson Clover by the way of experiment. Hope however that the raising of this new Annual will become proffitable in more ways than one. This seems to be the experience of farmers in the U S. {second page} October WEDNESDAY 3 1894 Fred has been ploughing the potato patch and harrowing the same for sowing crimson clover seed. He got the ground ready about the middle of the afternoon and I have got the seed sown at last. Did not harrow nor roll but the ground was rather moist and I think the seed will soon come up. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October THURSDAY 4 1894 On account of an occasional shower to day we have not done a great deal. Have been picking apples and pears most of the time however. We got up a grist of chop or rather of grain for chop this evening. The rain is just the kind to make things grow. The weather being quite warm and the rains quite moderate and somewhat showery. {second page} October FRIDAY 5 1894 Fred has been away helping Wilson Porter thresh to day; while I have been out with a load of coarse grain for chop to the Pt Dover mill. Had dinner at Bro Cookman's our ministers. Went with him after dinner to see the harbour works now under way. The pier is to be enlarged to more than treble the present size for the new coal trade. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SATURDAY 6 1894 Fred went to Simcoe on business of his own to day takeing his wife with him. Maggie and I started for Delhi this forenoon, and got to Florences in Simcoe in time for dinner. We arrived at W.A. Fergusons at about four o'clock in the afternoon, finding them all well. Intended going over to my fatherinlaws tonight but failed. {second page} October SUNDAY 7 1894 Having stayed over last night at W.A. Fergusons in Delhi, We thought best to go ove over to Wyecombe this morning, our time being very limited. Found my wifes father and mother both quite comfortable and well. The seemed very glad to see us. Failed to get to church at bethel as we hoped to be able to do. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October MONDAY 8 1894 We visited at my wife's fathers until after noon to day, after which we started for home. Arrived safely in Simcoe in good time. Had tea at my cousin Florence's and a good rest. Came home by E.J. Decons. Arrived here at about eight P.M. Found the family all well, and everything all right as far as was possible. {second page} October TUESDAY 8 1894 Fred and I have been geting up threshing wood most of the time to day As we expect the threshers sometime to-morrow it stands us in hand to be ready for them. The weather is quite cool but seasonable. Gathered our winter pears to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October WEDNESDAY 10 1894 I went arround after threshers to day or rather this forenoon, while Fred was working at gathering apples. This afternoon at about three o'clock we got to work threshing. Have the following helping us Wilson Porter, & man, George McBride Billy McBride, Ad Frollic John Feargue is with the machine. It has gone off very well this afternoon. {second page} October THURSDAY 11 1894 We finished our threshing of grain to day. It took us until about four this afternoon. Ocro Our crop all told was 314 Bu Wheat from 20 acres and 765 Bu Oats or a little more than a half crop. Mr Hom helped us today also Mr James McBride, George McBride, Adam Frollick, Billy McBride Thomas Jacksons man Wilson Porter & man, besides Mr Buchner about two hours. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October FRIDAY 12 1894 Fred went over to Mr Starlings this morning to help them thresh It did not take them very long however - about three hours. I have been fixing up some fence & mending a culvert this forenoon. This afternoon had a visit from Mr Smith. He came to see the stock that we proposed to sell. He favours our project of making a sale. "The Lord is my helper". {second page} October SATURDAY 13 1894 Fred has been working at gathering apples most of the time to day I went up to see about when we should have our proposed sale. Concluded to have it on the 25th inst. Left my list with the Auctioneer P. Maler Got home in good time this afternoon. Have felt much cast down in my heart of late on account of the strange position in which we are placed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SUNDAY 14 1894 The weather being very disagreeable this morning we did not go out to church but went after dinner instead. Bro Cookman gave the Orangemen a sermon this afternoon in our church. His text was "bear ye one anothers burdens &c" His discourse was excellent and I felt well repaid for going out through the cold wind and muddy roads. This is generaly my experience however {second page} October MONDAY 15 1894 I went up to Simcoe this morning to get sale bills, and on the way home have been puting them up. Took dinner at my cousin Hamilton Olds & enjoyed a short visit with him very much. Have been realising the presence of my heavenly Father this afternoon in particular. Fred has been digging his own potatoes about two thirds of the day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October TUESDAY 16 1894 Have been all day on the raod puting up bills. Took my dinner at my friends W.J. Carpenters. There has been a good many circumstances of late to try my faith. But God is with me. Am looking for and expecting the fulfillment of the promise respecting my debts Even if I should be left peniless, am looking for deliverance & the privilege of paying them. {second page} October WEDNESDAY 17 1894 My mother and I went out to Dover to day Had dinner at Bro. Cookmans Am always delighted with the company of this dear Bro and his kind family. Saw the dredge working to day geting the harbour in readiness for the coal trade, so soon to be opened up here with the other side of the lake. Weather beautiful and warm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October THURSDAY 18 1894 My man & I got in our last load of clover seed this afternoon He has been geting out manure to the ten-acre field most of the time. I have been buisy as usual at sundry jobs. Got threshing wood cut this forenoon with Jims help. Have had a most precious season with my God this evening. He is so accessible. {second page} October FRIDAY 19 1894 Fred continued to draw manure to day from below the drive barn to the ten-acre-field. He finished covering this field by noon to day. This afternoon he went out to Jarvis on business of his own. I have been working at the apples nearly all day. Have been experiencing some of the precious joys of Salvation to day also. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SATURDAY 20 1894 Fred has been working away at geting out manure from below the drive barn to the big North East Corner field. We will be ready to start the plough directly after we get the manure is out. I have been geting apples gathered and put away for our own use most of the time to day. Had Mr Masacre the clover thresher here to day. {second page} October SUNDAY 21 1894 I went out to church this morning, takeing my wife and Jim with me. The young minister preached to us in his usual way. Had a visit from A.G. Rose & his wife this evening. Do not generaly feel beneficial by visiting on the Sabbath but cannot drive people away, when the come Feel thankful for Gods favour until now. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October MONDAY 22 1894 Fred has been geting out manure again to day as usual. I have been working at gathering apples nearly all day. Have been thinking seriously of geting a man to work the back portion of the farm on shares or at the halves, as they call it; and keep forty acres or so myself. This would give me great relief provided we could get a good man. {second page} October TUESDAY 23 1894 Went out to Dover this forenoon takeing my wife with me. Fred has been helping of course as usual. Got started this afternoon at gathering the remaining apples still ungathered in the orchard. Have felt much cast down of lat thinking the necessity of the sale soon to come off. Feel assured however that it must be from the Lord. Blessed by His Holy name. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October WEDNESDAY 24 1894 The clover huller owned by Mr Masacres of Townsend came last night and to day we have been threshing cloverseed. Rain fell last night and the weather being warm & damp to day the clover threshed rather tough. Was pleased with the machine Its work was excellent. Had Ad Frolick helping all day, with James Avon & {illegible} man this afternoon. {second page} October THURSDAY 25 1894 Was very buisy this forenoon geting ready for our long expected sale which took place this afternoon. There was quite a crowd of people present and the sale went off fairly well. Some things went very cheap particularly the horse-power for only 17$ or one quarter of its value. Had a visit from W. J. Carpenters this afternoon and evening. The Lord has been with me to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October FRIDAY 26 1894 I have been exceedingly buisy to day, finishing up the work of yesterdays sale. Old Mrs Douley who has been for some time been living with her daughter Mrs Kitchen died last night. Fred has been off to day makeing arrangement for the funeral which takes place to morrow. Measured up the bay of hay this afternoon and afterwards went out to Dover with a load of apples. {second page} October SATURDAY 27 1894 Fred has been engaged at the solemn duty to day. His wife's mother was buried in Mount Zion Cemetery with the funeral services in the church. I have been buisy as usual Mr Hull of hallsville was here after his piggs. Mr Parkinson was also after his purchase the roan cow and the cultivator. Have had two applicants by men to work part of the farm on shares already. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SUNDAY 28 1894 Took my mother and Jim to church with me this morning. Bro. Cookman officiated and tickets for the Quarter were renewed after preaching service. Have had in some degree the presence of the good Spirit to day and of late. My troubles are enlarged however some times & then I am troubled indeed Can "say boldly that God is my helper" {second page} October MONDAY 29 1894 Maggie and I started for Delhi this morning driving around by Mrs Stringers. Got in Simcoe in time for dinner which we took at uncle Daniel Olds. Went from there to Delhi this evening where we arrived in time for supper. Partook of the latter at Wills. Drove over to my father in-laws after tea arriving there at about half past ten P.M. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October TUESDAY 30 1894 Maggie and I started from her fathers where we stayed over night, for Simcoe at about ten A.M. Had dinner at Florences, Concluded to go down to Toronto to consult with the Canada Permenant. Started at about four o'clock P.M. and went by way of Norwich, Brantford, Harrisburg & Hamilton, arriveing in Toronto in the evening at about eight o'clock, at Sarah's {second page} October WEDNESDAY 31 1894 Took breakfast at Sarah's this morning, in Toronto. Directly afterward I went down to the Canada Permenant building to see about some matters relating to our Mortgage. Spent four or five hours there and to some purpose apparently for it seems likely that I will get clear of pay some eighty dollars interest which was over-charged on the Wadsworth mortgage. Came home on the night train arriving at about ten. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November THURSDAY 1 1894 I have had Fred ploughing to day as usual. Went up to Simcoe this forenoon calling arround by Mrs Stringers. She agreed to furnish means to take up our mortgage provided the Company who hold it are willing to relinquish the same. Had dinner at G.W.Lemons, and after geting through with business came home arriving at about four P.M. {second page} November FRIDAY 2 1894 Fred has continued to plough to day as usual. I have been very buisy indeed doing sundry jobs geting things in readiness for winter mostly. The weather still keeps mild and very pleasant. To night however we have had every appearance of rain. Lined the old sheet iron stove this forenoon using two old linings for that purpose. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SATURDAY 3 1894 Rain, fill last night again and most of the forenoon. Fred got to work ploughing about ten a.m. however. Have been exceeding buisy to day as usual. Cleaned up the barn floor this forenoon after the clover huller. This afternoon have done some plastering and in the way have helped the house-cleaners. God has blessed me to day. {second page} November SUNDAY 4 1894 On account of rain, bad roads and cool weather we did not go our quarterly meeting at Woodhouse as we intended. It has been quite a disagreeable day out of doors, so we have been enjoying the in-door fire. I can boldly say, the Lord is my helper; hence will I not fear what man can do unto me. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November MONDAY 5 1894 I went up to my friend Bro Daniel Wooley's this forenoon. Took dinner at his residence, near Port Ryerse. We went to the Quarterly business meeting together at the Woodhouse Chappel. Had a pleasant and rather encouraging season waiting upon God. Met with Bro Robert Taylor and talked with him som about his takeing part of our farm to work. {second page} November TUESDAY 6 1894 Spent the forenoon in cleaning up a load of chop also five baggs of wheat for Mr Edmondson of Port Dover. Went out this afternoon to take it to the Port Dover Mill Got back in good time. The weather is exceedingly cold and winter like. Fred has kept on ploughing in the field west of the woods as usual. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November WEDNESDAY 7 1894 Have been working at sundry jobs this forenoon. This afternoon I went up to Simcoe with Mrs Stringer. She promised lately to take up the Wadsworth Mortgage for me. So our trip to Simcoe this afternoon was for this purpose. Did not accomplish anything however owing to the lawyers mostly. The like to get a fee from everybody. {second page} November THURSDAY 8 1894 Have had Fred ploughing in the field West of the woods to day, as usual. I worked in the Woodhouse at makeing a rack to dry apples on , this forenoon. This afternoon I have been cleaning up Alsike clover seed for Market. Do not find the quality first class owing to the wheat being ground up by the huller. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November FRIDAY 9 1894 Owing to snow and rain that has been falling almost incessantly both last night and to day, I have been sorting over apples and puting them away for Winter. Fred has been ploughing a good part of the time. He has just about finished ploughing the stubble field West of the woods. The Lord is my helper and my guide for ever Amen. {second page} November SATURDAY 10 1894 We have been cuting and geting up wood to day, with Fred's help & Jims as well. The snow that fell yesterday has made rather disagreeable geting arround and we have got up wood on the sleighs for the first for this winter. Some six inches of snow has fallen already. There is no frost in the ground however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SUNDAY 11 1894 On account of the terrible state of the roads to day we did not get to church as usual. The snow that fell yesterday and the day before has scarcely been broken yet. Have been trying to remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. Had James Stalcourt to see us a short time this evening. {second page} November MONDAY 12 1894 The late cold spell has had the effect of makeing us hurry up in makeing our preparations for winter. I have been very buisy to day puting away potatoes and apples for Winters use. Fred has had to lay off on account of a lack of work to day. The snow being rather deep for ploughing as yet. The weather is moderating to night however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November TUESDAY 13 1894 Snow has been falling at times to day, and the weather has kept cold and rather disagreeable. I have been sorting over apples; but have seemed to get along very slow. Fred has been doing some work for himself to day. The snow on the ground has prevented ploughing. Winter seems to have come in earnest. {second page} November WEDNESDAY 14 1894 My old job of apple sorting has kept me going most of the time to day. Got all done this evening however including cider-apples. Fred was not able to plough to day owing to the snow that still continues on the ground. So he has not worked to day. Mrs John Challand was buried to day. She was an old and respected resident and passed away suddenly </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November THURSDAY 15 1894 Fred got started with the plough again to day, the late snow having thawed sufficient. I have been away to the cider mill at Lynn Valley. Came home by Port Dover. Had a tedeous ride owing to the terrible state of the roads. Saw Henry Huffman about a note of mine that he got from Sam McBride last summer. {second page} November FRIDAY 16 1894 I went up to Simcoe this afternoon takeing some eight baggs of oats for J. Harris and five for H Groff. Spent the forenoon geting ready to go. Took a sample of alsike along and had one offer of five forty per Bu for it. Fred has been ploughing in one of the back fields to day. Found the roads very bad; but geting some better. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SATURDAY 17 1894 Fred has been ploughing in the N.E. Corner field to day as usual. I went out to Dover this forenoon takeing my mother with me. Sent a note up to Simcoe by Henry Huffman as a renewal for the Sam McBride ball. Roads are still very bad, but geting better. Noticed to night that the price of wheat has begun to harden after a long long time. {second page} November SUNDAY 18 1894 The roads being very rough and bad this morning, did not think best to drive out to church, but walked out instead takeing Jim with me. Had a very interesting sermon from the Rev Mr Hoobs of Tilsonberg. This was the occasion of our anniversary or instead of the old fashioned tea meeting. Lecture to morrow night also by the same minister. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November MONDAY 19 1894 Have been working in the barn most of the time to day, geting the alsike clover seed cleaned up also the red do. Fred has been doing work of his own to day. The ground being too hard from frost to plough. We have failed to get our turnip crop gathered as yet. Tried it to day but had to give up however. {second page} November TUESDAY 20 1894 Fred did not plough to day but went up to Tyrell on his own account instead. I have been buisy all day cleaning up clover-seed and wheat for mill. Found the seed rather less than I expected. It is in keeping with our other crops for the season however both as to yield and quality. Weather much improved. It seems like warm weather again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November WEDNESDAY 21 1894 Fred has been ploughing in the N.E. Corner field to day again. I went up to Simcoe to day to take my years crop of Alsike. Took some oats to A.H.G. and a small grist of wheat to mill as usual well. There is some improvement in the road as the result of high winds and frosty nights. It seems like Indian Summer now. {second page} November THURSDAY 22 1894 This being thanksgiving day we have had a thanksgiving dinner and somw of our friends with us. I have been geting turnips dug however with Jims help but did not quite get done. Fred has been ploughing again in the N.E. Corner field as usual. Have enjoyed much liberty in prayer this evening respecting my present difficulties. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November FRIDAY 23 1894 Fred has been ploughing again to day, in the North East Corner field. I went up to Simcoe this afternoon to see about settling up the cloverseed. Failed to do so however on account of their not being ready. I took a small load of oats up to Harry Groff, which completed the contract made with him some time ago, for two loads. Sent away a letter to the C.P. to day. {second page} November SATURDAY 24 1894 Have been cuting wood in the woods this forenoon with Jims help also this afternoon. Fred has been ploughing again to day in same field as yesterday. He is geting it done all but about four acres. Just now there is every appearance of Winter It seems as though it would freeze up for good to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SUNDAY 25 1894 I stayed home to day to take care of the children while Maggie and Bertha went out to church instead. The weather has been very cold and windy to day, and church goers have felt it somewhat I fear. Have enjoyed reading one of my fathers old books by Rev James Caughey, to day entitled Christianity in earnest. {second page} November MONDAY 26 1894 Jim has been helping me cut and get up wood to day. He has got so that he is quite a hand on the cross-cut saw. Fred has been away to day. the ground being too hard to plough, on business of his own. We have to clean or rather core and pare our cull apples these evenings and are getting pretty well through. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November TUESDAY 27 1894 Fred has got to ploughing again in the N.E. corner field to day. Jim and I got a grist of chop and small loads of oats ready; and afterwards I took it up to the Lynn Valley mills. I went on to Simcoe afterwards to take some dried apples & to settle up for the alsike. On account of chopped wheat we had to take 50cts less than regular price sold six Bu for $5.25 per Bu. {second page} November WEDNESDAY 28 1894 Winter has evidently come to stay. Snow having fallen last night and cold north wind succeeded it to day. Fred could not plough, so has been away to Tyrell on business of his own. I have been away with my wife and mother to Wellington Carpenters for a visit. Met several friends there & enjoyed our visit very much with them. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November THURSDAY 29 1894 Jim and I finished cleaning up a load of oats this morning and I took it up to the oat-meal mill to day. Sold the last load at twenty eight cents per bushell. I paid a portion of my tax on the way home something of over thirty dollars. The years tax is nearly fifty dollars however. Had a notice from the C P. Co rather serious to night. {second page} November FRIDAY 30 1894 I went out to Dover this forenoon to the Mill with a small load of wheat. Sold it there for fifty three cents per bushell. This is six cent more per bushell than it was a week or two ago. There is some hopes of a better value for wheat in the near future, the market being a rising one just now. Our old friend G.W. Lemon is with us for the night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SATURDAY 1 1894 Spent the forenoon in going arround the neighbourhood looking for some money to pay out. This afternoon Maggie and I got ready and went up to Simcoe for Delhi. Arrived at the latter place at about six. We are staying over night at John Fergusons. Had a rather pleasant ride owing to the wind being on our backs. {second page} December SUNDAY 2 1894 Have been to church this evening, but not the morning. We went with Will and his family to their church, the Presbyterian. We have had a proffitable visit together Will & I. Our conversation having been mostly on bible subjects. The weather is rather cold and wintry. We are staying over night with W. A's and his family. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December MONDAY 3 1894 After talking some with Will and John about our business this morning, Maggie and I started for home. We called at Florences in Simcoe, however, and had dinner. We got home about the middle of the afternoon and found everything all right so far as we could see. Fred has been ploughing to day. {second page} December TUESDAY 4 1894 Maggie and I cleaned up a load of wheat this forenoon and this afternoon I took it out to Dover and sold at Shaw's mill at fifty four cents. The weather is moderating since morning. I went down to Nanticoke last night to see Mrs Dollie Smith who I heard had some money to let. Failed to get what we wanted. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December WEDNESDAY 5 1894 Fred has been working with the plough this afternoon in the N.E. Corner field. I went out to the Dover mill with another load of wheat this afternoon having cleaned it up this forenoon. Had a visit from Mrs Cookman and Mifs Giles to day. The latter brought an order for a couple of loads of hay. The weather has been very fine to day. Roads geting good. {second page} December THURSDAY 6 1894 Jim and I cleaned up another load of wheat this morning and last night. I took it out to the Dover mill this afternoon, and sold at fifty four cents per Bu. Fred worked this forenoon at ploughing in the big N.E.Corner this forenoon. This afternoon he went out to Dover on his own business. The weather continues very fine, the roads are geting good as well. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December FRIDAY 7 1894 Jim helped me got on a load of hay this forenoon, and this afternoon I took it out to Dover for Johnson the livery-man. Fred has been ploughing in the N.E. Corner field to day as usual. The weather continues every fine and warm for this time of year. {second page} December SATURDAY 8 1894 Had Jim to help me get on another load of hay at the little barn this forenoon, and this afternoon took it out to town. Sold this load to our minister Bro Cookman at Seven dollars per ton. Had a ton all but sixty pounds. Fred has been ploughing in the big field to day as usual. Rain has come again & had to drive home in the rain to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SUNDAY 9 1894 Took my mother and wife out to church with me this morning. Had a very interesting service, Bro Cookman, being our minister. We are adopting a new system or way of conducting class meeting and the minister gave us a trial of it to day. One leader conducts the whole class, instead of three, calling on such members as he sees fit, the class to occupy only fifteen minutes. {second page} December MONDAY 10 1894 Fred has been ploughing to day as usual. I got the binder ready to take inside this morning & this afternoon went out to town. Had the great privilege of paying off a number of small accounts of one kind and another this evening. Did not have enough to go arround however. A complementary supper was given this evening to W. H. Walls who goes to his new home in Alliston to morrow. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December TUESDAY 11 1894 Fred has been ploughing in the N.E.Corner field to day. Late rains have been making the ground wet. I went back to Brown's this morning to make enquiries about Chris. Nelson as a farmer &c. Got a good report from Mr Brown. Walked on to C Nelsons house & found him at home. He was just about to have writings drawn for renting a small place, but was willing to give us the preference. {second page} December WEDNESDAY 12 1894 Fred has been sick to day and unable to leave his house. It has been raining nearly all day and all of last night, so that quite a freshet has been produced. I have been buisy as usual working in the barn during the forenoon and this afternoon I have been leting off water from the fall ploughing &c. Weather very warm as well as wet. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December THURSDAY 13 1894 Fred has been laid up again to day, So I had to go to the mill for hog feed. Worked arround the barn during the forenoon however, at stoping sparrows out mostly. Found the roads very bad owing to recent heavy rains. Maggie and Mildred went up to Unckle John's for the afternoon, So when I came home from Lynn Valley, I took tea with them there. {second page} December FRIDAY 14 1894 Have been buisy this forenoon at cuting wood in the woods. Had Jim to help. Fred has been unable to stir out owing to some kind of illness. I went out to Dover this afternoon to see about some small matters relating to hay &c. Heard recently of the very sudden death of the Premier of Canada Sir John Thompson. He died at Windsor Castle where he was visiting the Queen &c. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SATURDAY 15 1894 Fred has been able to run the plough again to day, He is not well however appearing. I have been cuting wood in the woods with Jims help. Had a Mr John Douglas from near Windham Center to see me about working a part of the place on shares. Could not make him any promise owing to my recent agreement with C. Nelson to give hime the first chance. {second page} December SUNDAY 16 1894 A smart shower of rain came at the time we usually start for church; so we did not get out as we desired. My wife and I went over to hear Rev Mr Pugsley in the M.Church instead. Felt benefited by the service, as we generaly do, no matter where we go - for worship. The benefits of the Christian Sabbath are neither few nor small. How important to improve them as we have opportunity. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December MONDAY 17 1894 Fred has been ploughing again to day, in the N.E. Corner field. he is not well however, nor has he been for some time. I worked this forenoon at cleaning ditches in the Big field. This afternoon I went out to Dover takeing my mother with me. We are finding much benefit from our dried apples this year. There seems to be no other source of supply at present. {second page} December TUESDAY 18 1894 Fred went up to Simcoe to day to see the doctor for himself, He being somewhat unwell lately. I went down near Jarvis this forenoon to see Cris. Nelson about working for us. Found that he had taken another place however and could not come as he had promised. Felt rather disappointed. Am reminded that all things shall work together for good &c. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December WEDNESDAY 19 1894 Fred has been ploughing again to day in the big field. as u He has about finished it. I went up to Simcoe takeing my mother with me, Had dinner at Florences. The roads are very bad excepting where it is sandy. There is no frost in the ground and many were at the plough on the way to Simcoe Settled up with H.H.G. & did not owe him very much. {second page} December THURSDAY 20 1894 We have been killing hoggs to day Fred and I with Jim Challand's help. Butchered our big barrow before noon and this afternoon Freds big two hoggs. We are keeping two for another time. The weather being so warm. I went down to Jarvis this evening after Charley Crysler who is comeing to spend his hollowdays here and at Delhi. Roads are very bad towards Jarvis. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December FRIDAY 21 1894 Fred has not worked to day but has been off on business of his own. Spent the forenoon in cuting up and salting pork. Also in fixing the pump. This afternoon have been out to the woods cuting down trees &c. Weather still very warm; - A white frost last night; but rain has not come yet. The Helper is with me still, Am comforted by his aid {second page} December SATURDAY 22 1894 Jim and I have been working in the woods part of the time to day. Want to cut enough wood to last us through the Winter during hollowdays if possible so as not to keep Jim home from school. Went out to Dover this evening, takeing Maggie with me to get some Christmas supplies. We also met my nephew G.H.Cunningham at the Station & brought him home with us. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SUNDAY 23 1894 Went out to church to day as usual. Enjoyed the service very much Bro Cookman officiating. It fell to me for the first time to take charge of the newly organized class, in the new plan. Had a rather favourable time of it. Believe so far that it will be an improvement on the old way. Some of the very objectionable features being overcome. {second page} December MONDAY 24 1894 Have been working at sundry jobs to day when not visiting with my unckle Caleb Matthews who lately arrived from Michigan. Spent about half the day with him. He is looking very much older than when he left us some eight years ago. The weather continues to be mild and very pleasant. There are some indications of a change before long however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December TUESDAY 25 1894 Charley Crysler and I drove down to Jarvis this morning I drove the democrat and he the buggy after our Delhi relatives, who were to spend Christmas with us to day. We only had W.A. Ferguson, wife and three children to come home with us Mr and Mrs J W Ferguson came in time for Dinner however. Had a very pleasant time to gether. {second page} December WEDNESDAY 26 1894 Mr & Mrs J.W. Ferguson did not leave us until this afternoon for their home. I went to the school meeting this forenoon and had rather an interesting time. There was a large turn out Robt Ross was reelected trustee for ensueing term. Have been cuting wood in the woods this afternoon with Jims help. The weather has become very cold and stormy at last. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December THURSDAY 27 1894 A very cold and disagreeable storm mostly of wind has prevailed to day. We have spent the day visiting at unckle Matthews, my mother George Maggie & I . Unckle Caleb Matthews and nearly the whole Matthews family were there besides. Spent a rather pleasant day. Had a disagreeable conversation with A.G.Rose about school matters &c. {second page} December FRIDAY 28 1894 The cold weather still continues, but we have been cuting wood in the woods to day. My nephew with Charley and Jim have been helping. Fred got up some three loads this afternoon and one load for himself. Two degrees below Zero was the temperature for this morning. The coldest for the season so far. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SATURDAY 29 1894 Snow has been falling moderately to day; but the wind has been blowing quite a gale withal so that we did not to out of the house except to do chores all day. We are impressed that Winter weather has come to stay at last for a while at least I have been makeing a picture frame for my wife this afternoon. Our two nephews George & Charley are still with us. {second page} December SUNDAY 30 1894 Went out to our church in Port Dover this morning as usual takeing my wife and Charley Crysler with me. The young ministe preached to us in his usual way. He is a good young man apparently and trying to do good but not aptly gifted for the ministry in my opinion. He may overcome these natural defects however if he persists resolutely and patiently to get the better of them. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December MONDAY 31 1894 Our two visitors Charley Crysler and George Cunningham left us this forenoon for a visit to Lynedoch and Delhi, takeing Bertha with them. Was buisy this forenoon at fixing drive barn door. Took the old black sow away to Mr Starlings also this afternoon Jim and I have been cuting wood in the woods & geting some white ash loggs out for the mill. The weather is quite cold and Wintry {second page} MEMORANDA {blank page} </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0b13ed36629816e1f8f0da2a453bb314.pdf f58d8e7bdbdfb826a275e8d58d6e7e9e PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1f39a2d7263126332b5369d0be5a77ee.pdf 6344a9657add3bf6ee757b682d6c7a34 PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9246010764ed7d42098be7aea9433f37.pdf 7483d08e52f6b38a42fdf143208577ef PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/115063bb0e2aa1ab4c165455e0a70194.pdf 7fc16df6221adccec94581b008f9a5d8 PDF Text Text Courtland Olds (1844 - 1896) 1895 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1895. C.C. Olds. TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY The BROWN BROS., Limited, MANUFACTURING STATIONERS. MEMORANDUM FROM 1894 {Printed, and very faded, are the “Moon’s Phases” for November and December 1895} January TUESDAY 1 1895 Have been cut-ing wood in the woods to day with Jim’s help. The weather has been quite cold with some wind and occa-sional snow flur-ries. Have still a gracious assurance of acceptance, and am happy in His love, upon truth His presence makes any paradice and where He is is heaven. Am looking for-ward to greater victories, through Divine grace. January WEDNESDAY 2 1895 Jim and I have been work-ing out in the woods most of the time to day. I went out to Dover about noon to take my mother to a visiting par-ty at Bro Cook-mans, Went out again this eve-ning after her takeing my wife with me. We went to hear Dr Sexton lecture on Sleep and dreams while in Dover. He seems a very learned man. & unusualy capable as a lecturer. January THURSDAY 3 1895 Worked this forenoon at sundry jobs around the barn and house. This afternoon We we went up to my unckle A. Clarke Matthews, there being a family gather-ing there in honour of unckle Caleb Matthews & wife lately arrived from Michigane where they live. We had a very pleasant visit togather there. Weather rather cold. January FRIDAY 4 1895 Snow fell last night; but, only in a moderate quantity, so sleigh-ing has not come yet. Got up a load of wood for Fred this forenoon, also one for ourselves. Went up to the Lynn Valley Mills this afternoon, for chop and flour, also corn & oatmeal. This weather has become ex-ceedingly cold, being Zero weather to night, and likely to be a good deal more by morning. January SATURDAY 5 1895 Have had unckle Caleb Matthews to gather with their unckle’s George, John, and Clarke Matthews with their families for to take dinner with us. It was mostly in honour of my unckle Caleb who lives in �the state of Michigan and does not vis-it us, only about once in four or five years. Had a nice visit with our relatives, & could not but think, how unlikely we are all to meet again in the same {illegible} January SUNDAY 6 1895 Have remain-ed at home today, owing to rain this mor-ning and the presence of my unckle and Aunt from Michigan. It has been raining most of the time today however and we were glad to have remained at home. Have been blessed with the presence of the Good Spirit in the devotion of the day. His presence makes my paradise, and where He is is heaven. January MONDAY 7 1895 Went down to see Addam Frollick this mor-ning about helping me kill hoggs Succeeded in geting him to help this after-noon, so we have at last got our hog killing done. The weather has moderated very much; and strange to say the snow has nearly all gone. A considerable quantity of rain has fallen since yesterday morning. January TUESDAY 8 1895 According to ap-pointment my mother, togather with Maggie and I went out to my unckle George Matthew’s for our last family din-ner before the departure of unckle Caleb Matthews who goes with his better half for Michigan to-morrow. We had a pleasant gathering. There were present Unckle Holmes & Wife, Unckle John & wife, Clarke & wife Wesly Matthews & wife, Mrs Vail & two daughters besides a number of others, A group Photograph was taken before breaking up. January WEDNESDAY 9 1895 According to prom-ise I took George out to Townsend centre to day. The weather was rather cold but our ride was not a very unpleasant one, Got to R. Fonger’s intime for din-ner, and after a two hour’s visit I started back. The roads are very good just now, but snow is about all gone, some ice remains however. January THURSDAY 10 1895 Owing to a continuous rain to day which by the way has partly frozen into ice as it came, I have been work-ing inside most of the time, at chores &c. Took, belle up to new blacksmith-shop for a set of horse-shoes. Have been rather under the weather with a severe cold, and am not improving any apparently, to night January FRIDAY 11 1895 Have been afflicted by a very severe cold lately, Have To help along do not have time to doctor it up very much. Got up some wood for ourselves and for Fred’s this afternoon. He is still un-able to leave the house owing to the Inflamitory Rheu-matism &c. Maggie and I went over to our neighbour John Marr’s this eve-ning for a vis-it. Had a pleas-ant time. January MONDAY 14 1895 �The weather is still stormy and Winter is here in earnest. I have been geting ready for drawing loggs most of the time to day. Thought to have got started to day but failed. Took my aunt up to unckle John’s this afternoon, she having comple-ted her sojourn with us for the present. Heard this evening of the death of Levi Lampkin, an old neighbour and friend. January TUESDAY 15 1895 Went out to Dover this fore-noon after some necessaries, take-ing my mother with me, Got home for dinner; and, this afternoon I have been geting up wood. Succeeded in geting up three cords, Sleighing is very good just now and we want to improve it as much as pos-sible, in dif-ferent ways. An old resident Mr Levi Lampkins died recently, yester-day I think. January WEDNESDAY 16 1895 My old friend G.W. Lemon stayed over night with us last night. Have been both-ered with a cold and sore throat lately and did not work much this forenoon on ac-count of it. Got in three hickory loggs to the mill this afternoon for my unckle George Matthews, this afternoon, these being the first. Sleighing is very good, just now and many are improving it. January THURSDAY 17 1895 Got up a load of wood for Fred’s this morning, and took another hickory saw-log down to the mill before noon, Had Mr R. Fonger and Henry Cunningham’s father to dinner. Had a pleasant vis-it with them but it kept me from geting a saw log to the mill. Got in two to day how-ever makeing five in all so far. We are still have-ing fine Winter weather & good sleighing. January FRIDAY 18 1895 Have been geting in loggs to day as usual Got in four more, makeing nine so far. Went out to Dover this eve-ning takeing my nephew with me. Had a disagreeable ride both out and back owing to a terrifficc snow and wind storm from the North East. Called at our ministers for a while and from there went to hear the Rev Mr May, at S.S. Convention in Presbyterian Church. January SATURDAY 19 1895 Jim and I have been work-ing in th the woods to day geting some more logs ready to draw and some more wood cut as well, The weather has been quite cold since the snow storm of last night. Found it almost too cold to work to day. We seem likely to have cold weather and plenty of sleighing for some time to come. January SUNDAY 20 1895 Went out to church this morning as is our custom, takeing my moth-er with me. Sent George and Bertha out this evening. Our Forresters lodge was out in full force this morning to our church. Bro. Cookman preached to them, an excellent dis-course, “Now a-bideth these three, and the greatest of these is char-ity”. He spoke very highly of the object of Forrestry. January MONDAY 21 1895 �Rain came last night, and has been fall-ing at times to day, I have been to the saw-mill a couple of times takeing two loggs each time. Had to change my clothes twice as one of the results. It has some appearance of a January thaw. The snow has gone off very fast to day any-way. To night a very strong S.W. wind is blowing. January TUESDAY 22 1895 I went out to Dover this mor-ning in time for the seven o’clock train, My nephew George Cunningham Started for home by that train. We had to face a terrific snow and wind storm nearly the whole of the way out. Got there in time for the train however. Called this mor-ning at Bro. Cookman’s to see my old friend Mr Baer who of Brittish Coll-umbia Conference. Found him in bed, but talked to him some. January WEDNESDAY 23 1895 We have had a very stormy and disagree-able day. Wind has been blowing almost a hur-ricane from the West. I have been drawing loggs down to the saw mill, as usual. Have only succeeded in geting three drawn to day. They were all large ones how-ever. Wee seem likely to pay for the fine weather of the first part of Winter. January THURSDAY 24 1895 The very cold and disagreeable weather still con-tinues. Have had some snow & wind squall’s to day. I have been working away at the saw-loggs to day as u-sual. Have nearly finished drawing the logs that are cut & ready. Intend to cut a fiew more as soon as possible however, and to get them drawn before Winter clo-ses. D.V. {Deo volente; God willing} January FRIDAY 25 1895 Took a couple of saw-logs down to the mill this fore-noon, These two makes twen-ty four in all so far. Have only one more ready. I went out to Dover this af-ternoon with a load of hay which was sold to Henry Huffernan. Found the road to Dover much better than I ex-pected. An East snow storm is raging to night. January SATURDAY 26 1895 Haveing prom-ised to take out a load of hay to Bro Cook-man to day, jim & I got one on the sleighs ready but ow-ing to a terrif-fic snow and wind storm that has been raging all day was compelled to give up go-ing as I had intended. The side roads are drifted terribly I am sure. Cannot help think-ing of the sufferings of the poor in larger cities during such storms as this. January SUNDAY 27 1895 On account of the terriffic snow storm which has prevailed yesterday and to day including last night I we did not get to church to day as we desired. Have done what we could to improve to improve the precious Sab-bath however and have felt that it was good to wait upon the Lord even in the siclusion of home. He meets us everywhere. January MONDAY 28 1895 �I have been digging a road through snow-banks to day, in order to get out to the road with a load of hay for our minister. Hoped to have got through by noon; but, found it im-possible for it took until night. Hope how-ever to get out to morrow Had to dig about half the way to the road, in some places about five feet deep. Jim helped me this afternoon. January TUESDAY 29 1895 After geting through with our morning chores I went out the lamne through the snow-drifts successfully with a load of hay for our minister. Got through with it all right and found them wanting for it. Am so thankful to find that my Heavenly Father opens up my day ways from day to day for me. This is according to prom-ise. Surely He is not a man that He should lie or the son of man that He should repent. January WEDNESDAY 30 1895 Worked awhile this forenoon at repairing or make-ing a new roller for the rear bob-sleigh have broken it last night. Had my friend W.J. Carpenter & family with our minister Rev Mr. C. Cookman & we wife. Of course we had a good visit with our kind friends. having our last turkey for dinner in honour of their visit. Weather still cold with some falling snow. January THURSDAY 31 1895 Have buisy at repairing the roller of my bob-sleighs most of the time to day. Succeeded in geting it done towards night Jim and I got a load of hay on the sleighs ready to take to town in the morning. Have adopted the plan of loading up hay after school in order not to keep Jim home from school for that purpose. The weather still keeps Cold and wintry, February FRIDAY 1 1895 Took my load of hay out to Dover this mor-ning and left it at Dr, Ham-ilton’s. Had to wait along time to help take off the load of hay. Had dinner at Bro Cookmans and a pleas-ant visit as well. Found the sleighing much improved since I went out with the last load. Have been rather unwell to day from a sort of billiousness. February SATURDAY 2 1895 Have been buisy with Jim’s help at cuting down some bass-wood trees, for saw loggs. We have cut down some three or four trees and got about five loggs cut ready for the mill. The weather is so cold that Jim could scarcely keep warm working. Did not make a very good days work as a consequence. February SUNDAY 3 1895 Did not go out to church this morning, there being Quarterly meeting at Walsh to day. Maggie and I went out this eve-ning however and heard Bro- Cookman, The weather is still very cold though not below Zero. Have not been without some of the benefits of the Sabbath though not privileged to attend morning ser-vice as usual. February MONDAY 4 1895 �Spent the fore-noon in make-ing some repairs on hay rack be-sides doing some other chores. Went out to the woods this afternoon to work at cuting some saw-logs from a lodged tree. Went back to the little barn this evening, and put on a load of hay for Dover in the morning. My old friend G.W. Lemon came this evening. The weather is very cold these days. February TUESDAY 5 1895 I went out to Dover with another load of hay to day. This time I took it to our minister being the third one for him. Had dinner with them at the parsonage. There was two funerals in the village to day. One was Alex. Patrae and the other was Mrs John Hume. A son of William Dill had died this morning. February WEDNESDAY 6 1895 The weather con-tinues very cold, Thermometer stood at thirteen degrees below Zero this morning, the coldest yet for the season. I have been working in the woods most of the time to day. Am cuting bass-wood loggs now. Have succeeded in geting nine ready to draw Would like as many more before I quit Am so thank-ful for the great mercy and good-ness of God to me. February THURSDAY 7 1895 Have had a very rough cold day the wind being from the North East The thermometer was at thirteen degrees below Zero this morning the low-est of the season, so far. Have been cut-ing basswood trees into loggs to day notwithstanding the extreme cold. Got five more loggs ready for the mill to day. This was the day for Womans Missionary Convention Jarvis but our folks could not go on account of the extreme cold. February FRIDAY 8 1895 A terrible wind and snow storm has been raging for some fourteen hours, from the North and North West, and still continues this evening. The thermometer stands below zero. I have not been prevented from working in the woods how-ever; and, have succeeded in get-ing two or three loads cut ready to fitch home. Have not felt the cold so very much, although so extreme. February SATURDAY 9 1895 I had a vis-it from my unckle Clarke Matthews to day. He finaly bought an oak tree, a-greeing to give me fourteen dollars if not sound at the but, and fifteen if sound. It has been a terribly stor-my day, the snow has been very much drifted. We were out of wood and I had to get up a couple of loads before Sun-day. February SUNDAY 10 1895 On account of the snow block-ade resulting from the terrific snow and wind storm of yesterday, we could not get out to our usual church service this mor-ning. Have been en-joying the bless-ed Sabbath at home however, which is no small privilege sometimes. He meets with us even at home, in our devo-tions, sometimes February MONDAY 11 1895 �Spent the forenoon in trying to dig snow in our lane in order to get to the road. Got dis-couraged however and opened a road accross the flat in the field by McBrides instead. Took a couple of loads bass-wood loggs to the saw-mill this afternoon. being the first of this kind. Have been rejoicing in my Saviour to day. In His great salva-tion. February TUESDAY 12 1895 Took my wife and mother up to Simcoe to day, having some due-bills to trade out at the store &c. We had dinner at my cousin’s Mrs Harris. Went to see George Limon about the job of delivering in the Spring. The general agt- Mr Mackay wants us to take the job on a per-centage this year. Have not decided togather as yet. February WEDNESDAY 13 1895 Worked his forenoon at some odd jobs arround the house, besides geting up a load of wood for ourselves. Took a couple of bass-wood loggs down to the saw-mill this afternoon and after unloading these I load-ed up plank and took them out to my unckle George’s at Port Dover. Did not get home this evening until after seven however. February THURSDAY 14 1895 Got up wood for Fred this fore-noon. This afternoon I went down to the saw-mill with a couple of bass-wood loggs. After geting them unloaded I loaded up a load of plank &c and took it to Dover deliver-ing at my unckle Georges according to contract. The weather is rather fine just now. Brought a large cotton-seed-oil bar-rell home to night intending to make it into a cistern. February FRIDAY 15 1895 I worked at get-ing up wood this forenoon; but, this afternoon took a couple of bass-wood loggs, down to the saw-mill. After unloading the latter I got on a load of lumber for my unckle & Took it out to Port Dover. This is the last of what was cut ready for drawing. Got through all right, though the sleighing is geting quite poor in pla-ces. Brought home a couple of my cousins with me on the bobsleighs February SATURDAY 16 1895 Owing to the the help of my boy, I have been able to use the cross-cut-saw to day. We cut up an old basswood tree this forenoon but only got one good saw-log; the ballance was wood. This afternoon we cut down an old hickory tree & West of the old barn or nearly. Started also to cut it up for saw-loggs. We are having a Slight thaw just now. There is some prospect of its continuance. February SUNDAY 17 1895 Took Maggie with me this morning togather with Jim, and went to church as usual. Our senior minister preached as usual, it being his Sunday. We were told in the class-mee-ting that James Ellis had been seeking the Sa-viour for the last fortnight & was glad to hear that he has been found of him. This prove-ing the prom-ise true with an-other case. February MONDAY 18 1895 �Have been geting saw-loggs drawn to the mill to day. Took down six loggs in three loads, all basswood. This makes four-teen of this kind so far. The weather has been rath-er stormy to day and very disagreeable, to work out Am glad to think that my job of geting in saw loggs is so well advanced. February TUESDAY 19 1895 I have been working in the woods to day geting hickory logs cut ready to draw. Got four more large ones ready and two White. Ash, for to morrow. Mr Alfred Beemer was here this af-ternoon to see if Bill was in feel; but, of course I could not pay him Had a serious letter from Will. this eve-ning from the C.P. {the Canada Permanent Trust Company} re-quiring immediate atten-tion. We went over to Jack-son’s to spend the evening. February WEDNESDAY 20 1895 I went out to town this forenoon g after geting chores done to see about sundry matters. This afternoon have been drawing loggs again down to the mill. Took one large bass-wood logg down, and got a large hickory log ready loaded for morning. There is appa-rently a change taking place in the weather. A strong south wind has been blowing nearly all day and still continues this evening. February THURSDAY 21 1895 Have had a very cold day, but not so cold but what we could work out-side. Have taken a couple of loggs down to the saw-mill and do not purpose takeing many more for this time. Had a letter from my brother-in-law W.WA- Ferguson about our business, requiring imme-diate attention Intend going to Delhi on Saturday. February FRIDAY 22 1895 Have been very buisy to day at geting up wood &c. Took my last log down to the mill this morning; or, I suppose it will be the last for this season. The weather is becomeing much more moderate of late, though not at all warm. Have had a very cold Winter since it com-menced, with no January thaw at all February SATURDAY 23 1895 After geting chores and some necessary work done, Maggie and I started for Dilhi, geting to Simcoe about dinner time. Took the latter at G.W. Lemons, and arrived in Delhi about the middle of the afternoon, at W.A. Fergusons After doing some business with him and takeing tea with them we drove over to Wyecombe, where we arrived at about nine this evening. February SUNDAY 24 1895 Bei Maggie & I have been with her father and mother in Wyecombe to day. There being a strong indications of a storm we thought best to steer for home to night, So we started about five o’clock in the evening. Arrived safely at bed-time and found the family all well and every thing all right. Jim has done our chores for us during our ab-sence. February MONDAY 25 1895 �Have been get-ing a grist of wheat and of other grains for chop ready to take to the mill to day. This afternoon however I have been trying to clean up blue-grass seed but succeeded very poorly. Got a small quantity of Alsike {clover} seed for my work how-ever. The weather is somewhat mild to day, and a thaw is in progress February TUESDAY 26 1895 Went up to the Lynn Valley mills to day, af-ter flour, oat-meal and C. wheat. Fred went along with me, and as he wanted to go to Simcoe to see the doctor I went with him. Took dinner at unckle Dan’s. Found them all well . Saw a Mr. Aw-ford {Offord} who asked me to let him have a part of the farm to work on shares. I rather liked the appearance of the brother & think of makeing enquiries about him. February WEDNESDAY 27 1895 As soon as we could get ready this mor-ning, my wife and I started for Charlotteville. Took dinner with my unckle Hen-ry Olds, and went on after-wards to J.W. Matthews, where we arrived safely, finding them all well. A thaw has been in progress to day and it to night it is being accompan-ied by rain & a warm south West wind. February THURSDAY 28 1895 As Maggie & I had stayed over last night at our relatives in Charlotteville Mr. Wesley Matthews, on account of rain; we left there this morning for home in good time. Called to see Mr John Aw-ford on the way however, with refference to his coming down to take a part of our place to work Had a long te-dious ride home the sleighing hav-ing become very poor on account of the present thaw. March FRIDAY 1 1895 Worked this fore-noon at sundry jobs, too numer-ous to mention. This afternoon I have been cuting wood in the woods. Had a rather disagreeable time both in going and in returning from the woods ow-ing to the water in the gullies & the snow in the lane where I had to go. The thaw has ceased however and we seem likely to have winter for a while again March SATURDAY 2 1895 Have had Jim home to help me to day; and, I have tried to improve it as best I could, at saw-ing wood with the cross-cut-saw, in the woods. He has improved very much this Winter as a sawyer and I can do almost as much as a man with his help. Had Mr Awford here to day to see about work-ing a part of the farm. March SUNDAY 3 1895 Owing to the almost impassable state of the roads we have not been able to get to church to day as we desired. The day has been a delight-ful one, and until towards night was quite warm. There is some appearance of snow this evening. which will likely come before many hours. We have enjoyed the pre-cious hours of the holy day at home as best we could. March MONDAY 4 1895 �Owing to a snow-storm, most-ly from the North East, which has been raging all day I have not been able to get up wood as I intended; but, have been makeing and an axe-handle besides doing sundry other jobs. There is quite a heavy fall of snow on the ground to night, make-ing very win-try again. March TUESDAY 5 1895 I have been as buisy as possible to day at geting up wood &c. The snow of yesterday has improved the sleighing very much and it is not likely to lay on the ground very long at this time of year. Feel rather anx-ious to get up our summer’s wood before long, for the Spring is advancing & its work will soon be here. March WEDNESDAY 6 1895 I have been helping my neighbour Jame Horn thresh to day. Had a pretty dirty job, it being mostly clover-seed; and, to night I am rather unwell from the dust. The weather is moderating somewhat and a thaw seems likely to follow very soon. March THURSDAY 7 1895 Was rather un-well last night on account of the dust in threshing yester-day, Begin to fel feel all right again how-ever. Went down to the Saw-mill with an oak log or but of an oak tree about six ft long for harrow stuff. Got up three loads of wood for Fred this afternoon also. Got a card from bro Awford this evening also a letter from Mary Jane. March FRIDAY 8 1895 Met with a misfortune with my bob-sleighs this forenoon, when drawing an oak but log out of the woods. Broke the tounge right out; so, will have to put a new one in before using again. Have tapped some sixty trees this afternoon The sap started very well but it soon froze up when evening came. Weather is rather windy & disagreeable. March SATURDAY 9 1895 Went out to Port Dover this forenoon, after some supplies & to take some out. Brought home some twenty five new sap pails besides other tin ware from the G.W.S. {Grange Wholesale Supply Company} The weather to day has been quite cool and very windy, Wind has been in the south most of the time Settled up with Dr Hamilton while in town and think I will not soon have to settle up with him again. March SUNDAY 10 1895 Owing to con-tinued bad roads, there being neither sleighing nor wheeling just now, we did not get out to church to day. The time seems long for we have been there so little this Winter. The Good Lord has been with us at home however; and, we find it good to serve Him every-where, both in public and at home. Glory to God in the highest. March MONDAY 11 1895 �It has been very cool to day, even Wintry. Sap has scarce-ly started at all. I have been all day geting the bob-sleighs repaired up ready for use to mor-row. Went up to the black-smith shop with Belle however to get a shoe set. Have been hap-py in His love to day. Feel that it is good to trust Him. “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee” March TUESDAY 12 1895 Have been en-gaged at sundry jobs to day as usual. Am doing the best I can to get wood ready for Summer. There is no present appear-ance of Spring, much less of sap weather. Have been down to my unckle Joe McFells to spend the evening. Took Maggie and the children with me. Had a very pleasant evening with them. March WEDNESDAY 13 1895 I went down to the saw-mill this forenoon to see about sawing. This afternoon have been working at cuting and drawing wood. Got up a couple of loads. The weather is rather cold and wintry there has been snow falling this af-ternoon. My old friend G.W. Lemon has been with from the midle middle of the afternoon & is staying over night with us. March THURSDAY 14 1895 The weather has become very cold again, al-most Zero, I should think. I have been cuting wood in the woods with all my might. Our wood-pile is quite small yet. Had a letter from Bro. John Awford this evening state-ing his will-ingness to come and work the half of our farm on shares at the halves. He is to take about a hundred acres. March FRIDAY 15 1895 I went down to the saw-mill this morning to draw in loggs for sawing. Got about half or more on th roll-way. This afternoon I have been geting up wood from the bush that was cut yesterday. The weather continues cold and very win-try, We do not seem likely to have sap weather for some time to come from present appear-ances. March SATURDAY 16 1895 Having had Jim to help me to day, have tried to improve the chance as much as possible in cuting wood. We got a pretty good pile cut and ready to draw. Sent a letter to Mr Awford to day with refference to our proposed working of the place. Did not feel satisfied to have him come without a more diffinite agree-ment so I have have asked to see him again before he moves. March SUNDAY 17 1895 My wife and I went out to church this morning. for the Have been long-ing to get out this long time, and were pre-vented by bad roads. Bro. Cookman preached to us, and, as usual felt much ed-ified by his dis-course. He has just buried his eldest daughter, down at a place near Toronto. He has borne testimony as to the all-sufficiency of Divine grace, both for himself & daughters March MONDAY 18 1895 �I went down to the Saw-mill this morning to pile lumber. Did not get over half done piling what was sawn. This afternoon have been work-ing in the woods tapping trees &c. The sap started to day for al-most the first. Had one of Mr Awfords boys here to dinner They seem anx-ious to get settled. Weather keeps cold though warmer to day than usual. March TUESDAY 19 1895 Got up a couple of loads of wood this forenoon & this afternoon have been tapping a fiew more maple trees. The sap started up very well for while, but about four this afternoon it froze up again. Fell to cuting and spliting wood for a while af-ter that. Bro Awford Came this evening to see me again about the proposed takeing up part of the farm. Thomas Jackson came this evening also. March WEDNESDAY 20 1895 Having had a letter from my brother-in-lawa W.A. Ferguson re. a change in our Mortgage. I went up to Simcoe this forenoon to see lawyer Wells about the matter, The prospect seems good for makeing a change some-what favourable as to reduced rate of Interest, Took Fred up to Simcoe with me to see the doctor about his arm. His report from the doctor was not altogether favour-able. March THURSDAY 21 1895 Have been working in the woods again to day, mostly at cuting and spliting wood most of the time. The weather is still rather cold with the usual North wind, so that sap does not run at all ex-cepting for a short time in the middle of the day. There will no doubt be a change soon however. March FRIDAY 22 1895 Went out to Dover this mor-ning, Maggie and I, taking Mildred with us. Was surprised by a registered letter from Sarah to day with some money. It has been so hard to get money this Winter. Had our old and Esteemed friend Mrs James Berry to Come to day for a visit. Have been work-ing in the woods this afternoon, mostly at re-tapping trees. March SATURDAY 23 1895 Have been trying as best I could, to make the most of Jim’s help to day. We have been cuting wood in the back woods, when not look-ing after sap. The latter has been running to day, very well. It has indeed been the first warm day since Spring opened, and the trees have for the first time been thawed out, all of them. Our friend Mrs Berry left us to day. March SUNDAY 24 1895 Maggie and I went out to church this mor-ning notwithstand- the very bad state of the road. The young min-ister officiated, it being his turn. Did not go to the house of God in vain, for we were blessed by our attendance. Have been re-alizing in a precious degree the presence of my Heavenly Father, His pres-ence makes my paradice and where He is, is Heaven. March MONDAY 25 1895 �Have had stormy disagreeable weather to day, so have been working in-side at cleaning alsike besides doing some other jobs. Maggie and I went over to Freds this eve-ning, to do some setling up. Got along all right, although a rather dif-ficult job. Having nearly two years to consider. The Good Lord has been gracious-ly with me to day, owing me as his child. March TUESDAY 26 1895 Finished cleaning up the alsike seed this forenoon be-sides doing some other jobs The weather has been rather cold and stormy so I have been working in the woods this af-ternoon most of the time. Mr Offord came this afternoon with a load of his household goods, this be-ing his first. As Fred’s have not removed from the house yet he seemed disap-pointed. March WEDNESDAY 27 1895 Have been sowing clover-seed this fore-noon in the big field by McBrides. This afternoon have been cut-ing woods in the wood for Summer use. Do not make very much headway alone, however. The weather is very cool and rather disagree-able for the time of year. Sap does not run very much and does not seem likely for this spring. March THURSDAY 28 1895 Worked in the woods this fore-noon; but, this afternoon went out to Dover mostly to attend a special Q Quar-terly Board Mee-ting to consider the propriety of inviting Mr W.W. Baer of British Collum-bia conference to be our min-ister. An invitation was finaly car-ried though with a considerable opposition. Finished settling up with Fred this evening. March FRIDAY 29 1895 Owing to con-tinued cold & stormy weather we have not been working in the sugar-bush. Have been cuting wood this afternoon and this fore-noon was sow-ing cloverseed in the big field by McBrides. Maggie and I went down to {Javes?} Marr’s this evening to see about get-ing a girl for Wellington Carpenters. March SATURDAY 30 1895 This being the day for Jim to be home, I have been trying to im-prove the chance afforded for his help at cuting wood for Summer’s use. Have spent the whole day in as industrious a way as possible. This eve-ning I have been gathering sap as well. Found enough to fill all three milk cans with what we had gathered before. Weather very cold and windy. March SUNDAY 31 1895 Went out to church this mor-ning takeing my wife with me. Bro. Cookman of-ficiated, it be-ing his Sunday.. Thought best to See W.J. Carp-enter before go-ing home, so drove arround that way. Found him in a helpless state owing to an accident from runing a fork tine in his foot. Took dinner with them before go-ing home. A cold disagree-able wind from the East has been blowing to day April MONDAY 1 1895 �Maggie and I went up to Sim-coe this forenoon, to see about our Mortgage; having a chance to rearrange the loan from the C.P. Company and to get it into private hands and at a lower rate of interest, Feel sure that the way has been opened for us by a kind overriding Providence, in our present dif-ficulties. Took dinner with unckle Daniel Olds. April TUESDAY 2 1895 Got up a load of wood for Fred’s this forenoon & tooke down the bob Sleighs which took till noon to fix up again. Feel very much tried with them, at not leaving the house so that Awfords can move into it. Have been work-ing in the woods this afternoon at gathering sap and geting ready to boil to mor-row, all being well. Sap has started again to day. April WEDNESDAY 3 1895 Have been buisy in the bush to day, at gathering and boiling down Sap. Maggie has been trying to help me part of the time. Had a nice lot when done and could scarcely carry it home although very thick. Did not get through un-til about eleven this evening. We are haveing very disagreeable Cold raw East winds now, Which it is rather dis-ag unpleasant to face. April THURSDAY 4 1895 Worked in the bush this fore-noon, geting up wood and loggs besides gathering sap. Got Jim started nicely at boiling while I went up to Sim-coe this after-noon, to see about the matter of our Mortgage. Took my mother along with me. Saw W.A- Ferguson at the Air Line Station. A promised to see the C per. Co for me when in Toronto. Found the sap all boiled down and strained when I got home this evening April FRIDAY 5 1895 Have been buisily engaged this forenoon in tapping over our sugar maple trees. This afternoon have been gather-ing sap, Had about two milk cans full. This evening I went out to Dover Calling at my unckle’s A.C.M. on the way. Found my old friend L.G. Morgan ready to come home with me; and, of course I brought him along. A Strong East wind has been blowing of late. April SATURDAY 6 1895 Have been boil-ing down sap to day with all our might. My friend L.G. Morgan of the “Maple leaf” Port Dover, who came out with me last night, has been enjoying himself in the woods with me. Succeeded in geting through at about nine this evening. Had a fine lot of syrup when done. We are evidently on the eve of a change in the weather, from cold to warm. April SUNDAY 7 1895 Owing to the presence of my friend L.G. Morgan mostly did not think it best to go out to church to day. The weather has been some-what showery however - and very warm. It seems like-ly that warm weather will continue now, that it has been so late in comeing. Have endeav-oured to improve the opportunities of the day as best I could. April MONDAY 8 1895 �Went out to town this mor-ning to take my friend L.G. Mor-gan who has been visiting with us since Friday evening last. There was a fine April shower last night and to day - the weath-er being very warm warm. Have been working in the woods this af-ternoon most of the time, Found the sap still flowing in spite of the warm weather. April TUESDAY 9 1895 Rain has been falling most of the forenoon of to day, so I found odd jobs to do in-side. This afternoon however it cleared off and I have been gathering and boiling sap in the bush. The flow of sap has kept up re-markably well, considering that there has been no freezing nights for nearly a week. The sunshine of “His” countenance has been resting upon me today. April WEDNESDAY 10 1895 I went up to Simcoe this forenoon on some business with the bank also to see Wells & Innes re. the matter of our Mortgage trans-ferr from the Canada Permenent to private holders We have had a considerable delay already, on account of the Company re-fusing to give us a detailed statement before sending away our check. We think they are trying to claim more than is due them. April THURSDAY 11 1895 Have been buisy to day as usual. Worked in the woods this forenoon at cuting wood & at some other work. Went up to Sim-coe this afternoon to see Wells & Innes about word from the Canada Permenent. Found that the statement had come and was more accurate than I expected it would be. The Good Lord has been so faithful in fulfilling his promise to his ser-vant of late. viz. “I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honour him”. April FRIDAY 12 1895 This being Good Friday, we have had Unckle Daniel Olds and wife with Florence & Miss Collins to visit us. I have been boiling down sap in the woods and they all helped us until dinner, for their own enjoyment. Had rather a fine batch when done. Rain has been falling this af-ternoon, a fine April shower. Am so thankful for showers of blessing from the Divine & Infinite. April SATURDAY 13 1895 Have been work-ing at Sundry jobs this forenoon. Found that a considerable quan-tity of water had fallen yesterday makeing it necess-ary to empty the sap pails. This afternoon Jim and I have been working in the woods geting our summer wood cut ready for use. My unckle A.C. Mat-thews came to day with some money paying for the oak tree bought in the winter, It was to be fifteen dollars if sound & fourteen if not, That is four ft. from but. April SUNDAY 14 1895 Went out to church this mor-ning takeing my mother with me. Bro Cookman was our minister & as usual gave us a good discourse. Did not realy en-joy the service as much as I should like; owing mostly to a drowsiness that came over me during the meeting. We are thankful to see the roads geting good again. �April MONDAY 15 1895 Maggie and I started for Wye-combe this mor-ning as soon as we could get ready. Got to Simcoe at about noon. Got to Mr Ferguson’s at about four this afternoon. Found Mr & Mrs. Ferguson away from home; but, we were fortunate enough to find some provisions to satisfy our hunger. Had tea at Mr Manarys afterwards. I came home to night, after Seven o’clock. April TUESDAY 16 1895 We have at last had our tennant house vacated to day. Fred and his family got moved out by noon. Have been looking for our new tennant Mr John Awford to day, but, they have not as yet put in an appearance. Have been much interested this eve-ning in reading reports of speeches in Haldimand, re- Manatoba school question. The election comes off to morrow April WEDNESDAY 17 1895 Spent the fore-noon in doing sundry jobs, spliting wood & working arround the tennant house. About noon Mrs. Awford and her two daughters came, with a small load of moveables. I have been working in the woods this afternoon at cut-ing and split-ing wood. Mr. Awford came towars night with another load of goods. So our help has come at last. April THURSDAY 18 1895 Worked in the woods this fore-noon for the last time this Spring, that is at cuting wood. This afternoon began cuting or rather triming apple trees. Mr Awford’s move-ables came a-gain to day, another load. Had a short visit from Willie Hol-comb and his new wife this evening. He was married last mon-day and is on his wedding trip. His home is in Buf-falo N.Y. April FRIDAY 19 1895 Have been draw-ing wood from the back-woods to day, the ground being hard enough to bear up now. Seeding time has apparently come at last, Some of the neighbours have already begun Bro. Awford brought down another load of moveables to day. He has still a load or so more to fetch down when possible. The weather is warm and dry. Every prospect of a seed-time soon. April SATURDAY 20 1895 Mr Awford got started in the N.E. Corner field to day at seeding. or, rather at geting the ground ready to sow. Worked at sundry jobs this forenoon. Went up to Sim-coe this afternoon after a calf from my unckle Daniel Olds’ for which I am to pay him a dollar. Found my wife and children at Florences ready to come home. Found the the C.P. Company had not accepted the offer tendered them a fiew days ago. April SUNDAY 21 1895 Maggie and I went out to church in Port Dover to day as usual takeing Jim with us. Our junior minister officiated; and, with more than usual ac-ceptance. Have great difficulty of late to keep from going to sleep in time of service. No matter how much I fight against it, My mother went home with Florence to Simcoe this evening to stay a week or so. �April MONDAY 22 1895 Mr. Awford and his son John have been working in the N.E. Corner field to day, where we want to sow oats. This afternoon how-ever the former went up to Glenshee after stock &c. So I started Jim with the harrow, being anxious to keep the two teems going. This is the first time that Jim has ever drove a teem or a har-row either. I have been working in the woods at gathering sap pails & pluging auger holes &c. April TUESDAY 23 1895 Have been ex-ceedingly buisy to day. Finished pluging maple trees this forenoon be-sides geting in a pit of turnips. This afternoon I have put away our hams & shoulders and afterwards been geting in potatoes from the garden pit. Jim has helped Mr Awford with the teem to day. He being away himself after stock &c to his old house. John has of course been driving the other teem. April WEDNESDAY 24 1895 Went up to Simcoe to day, calling at Mr Samuel Soudens {Sowden’s} on the way and had dinner with them. Went to see Thos. R. Nelles about insurance &c; also Wells & Innes about the state of our loan. Found that the latter had not made any fur-ther progress. A gale of wind has been blowing to day, from the South West, making disagree-able and even dan-gerous driving. April THURSDAY 25 1895 I have been triming trees in the back yard to day. Towards night was greatly sur-prised to find from H Fairchilds that Fred. had sued me for the ballance due him. I never could have thought that Fred would have treated me in this way. Was never sued before and never want to be again. I suppose it is for my good to have to pass through the experience. April FRIDAY 26 1895 Mr Awford and I worked this forenoon at geting out man-ure from below the drive barn to the onion patch in the garden by tenant house. This afternoon I have been helping John run water fur-rows in the North East corner field, besides triming a couple of apple trees. My mother returned from Simcoe this evening, She has been visiting there for a week or so. April SATURDAY 27 1895 I went up to Tyrrell this mor-ning to see F. Kitchen takeing Maggie with me. My visit to Fred did not amount to anything however as he was determined to have the money due him at once. Went out to town this after-noon to see about some matters relating to trees &c. Found that they had not put in an ap-pearance as yet. Have been feeling rather blue of late. April SUNDAY 28 1895 Went out to Dover this morning takeing my mother with me. Our old pastor and friend Rev John Saunders officiated, with his usual ac-ceptance. We took dinner with Mr & Mrs Ar-chie Reid who have just late-ly moved to Dover. My un-ckle Daniel Olds was there with aunt Nellie. Enjoyed the ser-vice to day very much. Had much need for such a blessing. �April MONDAY 29 1895 I started in good time this morning for Sim-coe to see about our mortgage trans-ferr. Found that it had not been accomplished yet; with no better prospect than before. Went on to Delhi to see Will. about the matter with but little satisfaction. He consented to help me raise some money for Fred however which will bring some ease of mind for a while. {Duplicate of the previous page} May WEDNESDAY 1 1895 Have been as buisy as possible geting onion seed sown, and apple trees trimmed &c to day G.W. Lemon came this evening with Delivery papers for Port Dover and Simcoe, and the word of tree’s arrival. So our business has begun in ear-nest. Have been filling out blanks this evening for delivery to mor-row by both of us. Mr Awford began ploughing the ten-acre field to day. April TUESDAY 30 1895 I have en-gaged this fore-noon at fixing fences mostly arround the back part of the place. This afternoon have been trim-ing apple trees as usual. Find the orchard in great need of pruning, so great indeed, that I fear it will not all get done this time, the season being already so far advanced. Maggie and I went out to town this evening after garden seeds &c. {Duplicate of the previous page} May THURSDAY 2 1895 Had our old friend G.W. Lemon over night with us last night He started del-ivering notices for Simcoe delivery this morning. I began at the same work for the Port Dover delivery on Mon-day next. Found the trees in at the station this afternoon. Succeeded in geting all the notices for Port Dover Delivery out this eve-ning. Faith lends a real-ising light. The clouds disperse the shadow fly. May FRIDAY 3 1895 {This page is too faded to be read} May SATURDAY 4 1895 This being the day of our delivery in Sim-coe, I remained with G.W. Lemon’s over night, in order to be there this morning. Have had a tollirably good delivery to day, the great ma-jority of the orders being paid. by cash. Have had a pretty hard day of it altogather - there being a large number of orders to arrange for in different ways. Got home to night in good time. May SUNDAY 5 1895 Went out to church this mor-ning and took Mr. Awfords fam-ily partly with us for the first time. Had the young minister to preach to us, with rather more than usual acceptance. Had a good time waiting upon the Lord at the close of the preaching service in a fellow-ship meeting, this being the first Sunday in the month. �May MONDAY 6 1895 Having had a considerable num-ber of trees left on hand yesterday, I have been out takeing them ar-round and try-ing to sell those left. This was rather the delivery day in port Dover, Have usualy had George Lemon with me, at least part of the time; but, this time have been alone all through. Occupied the Nor-folk house barn, and got along very well, except for the usual fiew May TUESDAY 7 1895 Have been out nearly all day to day delivering from place to place the orders not called for yesterday, Their number was not great but had to travel a long distance to dispose of them. Took Maggie with me for the sake of Company which made it much more pleasant. We drove more than a mile be-low Nanticoke just for one mans order and a small one at that. May WEDNESDAY 8 1895 Went out to Dover this after-noon, in order to go on A.W. Smith’s fishing ex-cursion over to the cotages. The Alderson got us there at about four o’clock this evening and we started fishing at once. I only caught one fish this evening how-ever. Bro. Cookman and Bradford Bowlby with his boy Allie were my fellow boat-men. The latter two had a good catch this evening. Weather very fine. May THURSDAY 9 1895 Slept with Al-bert Gilbert in the club house at the Cottages last night. Got up at about three o’clock this morning and went to fishing. Astonishing to relate the fish seemed to bite as well as in the day time. Succeeded in catch-ing about forty fish before the Alderson came for us. Were determined by the steamer get-ing on a sand-bar something like three or four hours. Got in to the Port at about six o’clock however. May FRIDAY 10 1895 Started at get- out plum trees this forenoon. Found them in fairly good con-dition, the fi-brous roots were rather dry and shriveled up how-ever. Succeeded in geting some-thing over twen-ty set out through out the day. It rather tedious hard work to set out fruit trees in our old sod, and our has to be so very particular about it. Had a short visit from our minister this evening. May SATURDAY 11 1895 Continued to plant out plum trees this forenoon most of the time. Rain fell part of the time preventing work. We washed sheep this afternoon, with several of our near neighbors. Towards night it began to be cold. We seem likely to have a cold spell now of an uncertain length of time. Went out to Dover this eve-ning after a couple of tree-boxes, also some necessaries. May SUNDAY 12 1895 Went out to Quarterly meeting in Port Dover this morning, takeing my mother and my wife with me. Bro. Cookman officiated for the last time, as our pastor. This being his last year. Had a very good time, the Lord being with us; and that to own and to bless. Had dinner with bro. William Smith after �service. Weather has become very cold, when we consider the very high temperature we have had so long. May MONDAY 13 1895 Jim and I got started at our job of seting out plum trees this morning again. We succeeded in geting out some tw twenty three trees this forenoon. This afternoon I went up to Wood-house chapel to attend our Quar-terly business mee-ting. A goodly number was present It was decided by resolution that Port Dover and Woodhouse appointments be re-stored again to a circuit. Bro A.W. Smith fought against it tooth and nail. Took tea with unckle Holmes. May TUESDAY 14 1895 Rain has been falling moder-ately most of the time to day. Our tree seting was compelled to lay over for another day as a consequence. The rain was much needed however and will do much good. The heavy frost frost of Sunday night last has done untold dam-age to growing fruit and garden truck. Do not think that anything else will be damaged. May WEDNESDAY 15 1895 Jim and I have been seting out plum trees in the orchard again to day. Succeeded in geting some forty more in the ground, leaving a small ballance for to-morrow. I have found on examination that the terrible freeze of Sunday night last has destroyed about all the plums and cher-ries for this year Apples and pears are injured some and grapes a good deal. The latter may sprout out again. May THURSDAY 16 1895 We have kept on with our tree planting to day as usual. Have got pretty well along with our job so that to morrow we shall expect to get through, for this time. There has been a very decided change in the weather since the frost of Sunday night last. It is very cool and windy. My neighbour Mr. James McBride has been telling me that such a change would come May FRIDAY 17 1895 Jim has con-tinued to help me to day – as usual. We succeeded in geting our trees all set out this forenoon. This afternoon Jim and I have been fix-ing fences along the creek and at some other points where most needed. We find that our fences need but little repair-ing this spring which is not always the case. Weather quite comfortable and fine. May SUNDAY 19 1895 On account of rain last night and this forenoon we did not get out to church this forenoon as we intended doing. Maggie and I went out this evening however, there being a special song ser-vice in our church. Bro. Cook-man officiated. Was pleased to learn this eve-ning that our request to have the circuit divi-ded had been accomplished at the district mee-ting. May SATURDAY 18 1895 �Have been very buisy to day with Jim’s help draw-ing manure for the plum-trees just set out, and mulching them well. We succeeded in get-ing them all in good shape for growing thought it took us until night. Frank Marr and his Sister Bertha came this evening and are staying over night with us. There is some appearance of rain this evening.. May MONDAY 20 1895 I have been very busily en-gaged at sun-dry jobs to day mostly at fixing fence however. The weather keeps quite cool with nightly frosts, which have so far been harmless excepting the disastrous one of Sunday night, now a week ago. Noticed to day that much dam-age had been done to the young clover, in Streaks besides wheat, also in places. May TUESDAY 21 1895 Have been buisy this forenoon with Jim’s help at picking up and burning brush from the orchard. This afternoon I went out to Dover and arround on a collecting tour for on Dilivery account. We took tea at my friend W.J. Carpen-ters. Succeeded very well, and will not have to go out again this year, I hope. Have been reading the Word with prof-fit of late, especialy especialy re. the chasten-ing of the Lord. May WEDNESDAY 22 1895 My wife and I went up to Simcoe this forenoon for different purposes. One was to see about geting seed peas to sow the ten-acre-field. Found them at Mr. Edmonds in Sim-coe. Made a bargain for eigh-teen Bu at 80 Cts. Made out a paper at Wells & Ines’ for a small additional loan to cover contingencies arrising from the transferr of our load from the Co to private parties. May THURSDAY 23 1895 Have been very buisy as usual to day. Did some repair-ing in the house this afternoon. Besides have trimmed the young apple trees for this year, Worked this fore-noon at repairing fence arround the door-yard most of the time. The seems to be warmer weather in store for us, For even to day we are having it very much milder than heretofore. May FRIDAY 24 1895 Have been buisy to day as usual. This fore-noon at Sundry jobs and this afternoon at shearing Sheep. Bro Cookman & his wife Came at about four o’clock and put a stop to my sheep Shearing. We were glad to see them how-ever; for, this will be our last pastoral visit from Bro Cookman, it may be for all time, This being the close of his last year. May SATURDAY 25 1895 Worked most of the time to day at sheep-shearing. Had only five to do to day however. Have been harrowing the garden for a fiew potatoes, this afternoon & geting the front garden ready to plant with corn as well. Awfords have been planting corn in the field by Jim Challand’s to day. The weather is somewhat warmer of late. May SUNDAY 26 1895 �Went out to church this morning as usual takeing my wife and Mildred with me. Bro. Awford’s family also went out takeing Ber-tha and Jim with them in our democrat. Bro. Cookman officiated for the last time before confer-ence, and we do not expect to hear him only once more. We are very sorry to see him go away, His ministry has been so acceptable. May MONDAY 27 1895 Have been working in the kitchen most of the time to day geting it partly ceiled up with thin pine lum-ber, instead of puting on plas-ter. My old friend G.W. Lemon came this evening, so I had to go to work at the Delivery papers at once. Have spent the eve-ning at Home makeing very fair headway. Weather quite cool to night. May TUESDAY 28 1895 Got through with my delivery papers this mor-ning, I trust in a satisfactory way to all parties concerned. Maggie and I went up to unckle Holmes Matthews to day this being his seventy eighty seventh birth-day. There was a large num-ber of people present to cele-brate the birth-day of my dear old unckle. We came by Pt. Dover, and went also. May WEDNESDAY 29 1895 Mr. Awford went up to Simcoe to day after some seed peas. He also took a grist to mill for him-self and us. I sent a feiw bushells of wheat with him which he sold for me at a dollar per bushell. This is the first dollar wheat we have sold for some years, and seems something like. I have been very buisily engaged in the kitchen geting it plastered and ceiled up to day. May THURSDAY 30 1895 Did not get do done plaster-ing in the our kitchen &c until nearly noon to day. This afternoon I have been plant-ing early potatoes. My wife and Bertha have been papering the kitch-en, and have just finished this evening. There is an-other change in the weather to report. It has become quite warm again as well as dry. May FRIDAY 31 1895 I prepared the front garden patch this mor-ning for planting to corn and got the corn in this afternoon. Our friend Mr. Reemer is with us this evening The weather is wonderfuly warm for this time of the year, as well as dry. There seems but little prospect of rain somehow. Awfords are begining to drill in the ten-acre field to peas to day. June SATURDAY 1 1895 Went up to Simcoe this forenoon take-ing our wool crop with us. Sold the latter at the woolen mills at 20 ¢ per pound. Exchanged eight pounds of wood for four pounds of Stocking yarn untwisted. Had dinner with G.W. Lemons, & spent some time over our Delivery returns. Drove on to Wyecombe and got there at about five o’clock, finding the folks at home. The weather is very warm, even sultry just now. June SUNDAY 2 1895 �Spent the Sabbath with my wife’s father and mother went to the Bethel church with them this afternoon, when we heard a local preacher John Holtby. The usual after service followed. Felt much edified in worshiping with this people, “The best of all was God’s was presence with us. We came home after sundown, the weather being very hot through the day; but, pleasant and cool at night, with moonlight. June MONDAY 3 1895 I have been buisily engaged to day at man-uring our grape-vines and some young fruit trees arround the house. Got all through this evening and ready for some-thing else to mor-row. The thermom-eter has registered ninety four degrees of heat in the shade to day. The ground is geting rather dry and rain is much wanted. A protracted sum-mer drought seems to be in order. June TUESDAY 4 1895 I have been buisy geting up wood from the woods this after-noon with Jims help and part of the forenoon. Think that we have enough now to last us until Fall now excepting our threshing wood, which we purpose securing at once, so as to be in readiness when the time for useing it comes. There is much appearance of rain this evening and it is much needed. June WEDNESDAY 5 1895 We were blessed by a beautiful fall of rain this forenoon which was very much needed. Busied myself during the fore-noon in makeing repairs of different kinds. Went down to John Marrs chopping this afternoon to get some threshing wood cut up ready to draw. Not being able to lay over and fences this Spring has shut us off from this usual source of supply. June THURSDAY 6 1895 Have been geting up wood from John Marrs chopping to day for threshing wood Jim has been helping me, Also George Awford. We have succeeded in geting up six loads be-hind the barn. The late rain has cleared away and another cool spell has followed, al-most Cool en-ough for frost. There is a con-siderable injury to wheat reported by the late frosts in different localities June FRIDAY 7 1895 Worked this forenoon at cuting and help-ing get up wood for Mr Awfords, his boy George having helped me get up threshing wood yesterday. Have been geting the wood from John Marrs chopping. This afternoon Jim and I have been geting out manure to put arround the young apple trees in the orchard This has been al-most our first chance to do this work. June SATURDAY 8 1895 Have comple-ted our job of manuring young apple trees this afternoon with jims help, after a long time. Went out to pPort Dover this evening takeing my mother with me. Had a letter from my old friend W J.W. Mackay of St. Thomas state-ing that his only son had just died from the effects of Gass. Went out Find by to-days papers that the price of wheat is still on the rise. June SUNDAY 9 1895 �Went out to church this mor-ning as usual takeing Bro. Aw-ford with me. This is the first time since he came that he has attended our church in Port Dover. Bro Cookman officiated as usual. Was pleased to hear that he would continue with us until the end of the month. Heard my old friend Bro Ebersole this evening. His sub-ject was, Have you recieved the Holy Ghost. June MONDAY 10 1895 Worked this fore-noon at fixing fence accross the creek by McBrides with Jims help. This afternoon I have been digging a hole in the ground on the west sidde of our kitchen for a new cistern. The old one having given out entirely. The weather continues very warm and dry with but little appearance of rain, The Good Lord continues to comfort my poor soul with his presence. June TUESDAY 11 1895 I have been digging for a cistern to day, succeeded in get-ing the large Pollen oil barrel in place to night. The weather still keeps warm and dry. There is some appearance of rain to night however. We were fortun-ate in having in having two new cows to day. Have been looking for them to come in this long time, but in vain. “The Lord is my helper.” Glory to His name. June WEDNESDAY 12 1895 Have been very buisily engaged at the cistern, and contrary to my expectations it has taken until this evening to get it comple-ted. Think how-ever that my job is a rather permanent one. We seem likely to have rain soon there being every indication of it to night. Began feeding the two new calves to night and had very good success with them, to start on. June THURSDAY 13 1895 Finished clean-ing up after digging our new cistern this forenoon. This afternoon have been working at repairing the horse-rake preparitory to starting haying, which Mr Awford propose to do to morrow. They are begining this early in order to try to get some cloverseed from the field. The Crop is a very light one, so light indeed that we fear being able to gather it with the horse rake. June FRIDAY 14 1895 I have been very buisy to day geting our old horse-rake fixed up for work. Had to put in two new shalves besides some other repairs. Went down to Jarvis this eve-ning, to take little Flora to the horse doctor Was affraid of a rupture, from being hooked by a cross-bull. The farrier assured us however that this was not the case. June SATURDAY 15 1895 Jim and I worked in the garden this fore-noon at hoeing corn. This afternoon I went out to Dover, mostly to see about geting a note in the hands of Bro. Mont-gomery in proper shape, to satisfy the latter. We had tea for the last time with our Dear Bro Cook-man and family. We are so sorry to see them go. Went down to see the harbour works this eve-ning. June SUNDAY 16 1895 �We did not go out to church this morning as we intended do-ing, our horses being rather disorganized for dri-ving, especialy little Flora. Maggie and I went up to over to the Sunday school near by, and the remainder of the day have spent at home trying as best we could, to im-prove its precious moments. Bro Awford was over this evening and gave us the benefit of his company. June MONDAY 17 1895 Jim and I have been hoe-ing corn in the garden by the road to day. Got our potato crop hoed also, by night. There seems to be no present in-dication of rain; but, everything except hay seems to be grow-ing notwithstand-ing. Awfords have fin-ished cuting the clover-field back of their house for the first crop hoping to get a second crop for seed erelong. June TUESDAY 18 1895 Jim and I continued to dress out the garden and onion patch this forenoon. Got it done, so the former went to school again this afternoon, and I got started got at another job. Am makeing a new waggon tongue for one of our old waggons We have had only one waggon all the spring on account of two waggon tongues being entirely dis-abled, but now hope to have an other soon. June WEDNESDAY 19 1895 Have been ex-ceedingly buisy to day, make-ing and Ironing off a new waggon tongue, Got it done all right, and a new stone-boat nearly com-pleted as well. Am thankful th that while, I was not able to get these jobs done in their propper time, from different reasons, an op-portunity has come for geting them done be-fore the very buisy season of haying and harvest. June THURSDAY 20 1895 Worked this fore-noon at sundry jobs - such as fin-ishing the stone-boat &c. This afternoon I have been working on the side-road with one team and Jim for driver. This being his first work on the road. As Mr Awford & his done one half of our road work this year we have only six to do ourselves. Rain began fall-ing at about five o’clock & drove us away home June FRIDAY 21 1895 On account of rain this fore-noon, or rather the appearance of rain, for it did not come after all, we did not go on the road as we intended. But this after-noon Jim and I got at it again. in good earnest. Mr. Awfords have about done their share of the road work this year. Our rain was a very meager one after all but will be a great benefit to growing crops. June SATURDAY 22 1895 It has taken Jim and I with one teem all the time to day to get in our Statute labour for this year. Am always re-lieved in my mind when this or even any other duty is performed Have been blessed in an unusual degree with the presence of my Father, The usual expe-rience of the past has been mine to day. His presence makes my para-dice & where He is is heaven. June SUNDAY 23 1895 �Went out to church this morning as usual takeing my mother and Jim with me. Our dear Bro Cookman officia-ted for the last time in the morning service. The subject of discourse was The older brother of the prodigal son, of the parable given us by our bles-sed Saviour. Some excellent lessons were given us in the discourse June MONDAY 24 1895 I have been fixing fence along the East side of the New ground pasture field to day Mr Awford and John have been helping me. This forenoon however we worked awhile at spliting rails in the back woods to use in repairing fences arround the pasture field We were blessed with a beau-tiful shower of rain this morning. Just what was needed. June TUESDAY 25 1895 I have contin-ued to work at fence-building and repairing until the middle of this after-noon, arround the new ground field - Mr Awford & John helping. Went to the black-smith shop this afternoon to get repairs on the buggy &c. There still seems to be every appear-ance of rain but still it does not come. Am still in the enjoyment of a precious sense of acceptance with the Divine and Infinite. June WEDNESDAY 26 1895 Got started this afternoon at cuting the field back of the barn where we expected to have had Alsike, but owing to the peculiar sea-sons, last year and this, I do not think it worth cuting for seed, and scarcely worth cuting for hay, but, as hay is going to be very scarce owing to the frost & dry weather it seems necess-ary to save all we can, even the poorest June THURSDAY 27 1895 I have been cuting hay in the field back of the barn to day, owing to the peculiar state of the crop from the frost and dry weather after, it is very hard to cut, & the crop very light as well, Can scarcely cut an acre without grinding the mowing-ma-chine knives. There has been showers to the north of us to day, but none here June FRIDAY 28 1895 I have con-tinued to work away in the field back of the barn to day. Owing to the great diffi-culty of cuting have not made any great head-way however. The field is only a little more than half done to night. We have had every appearance of rain to day but no rain has come. The greatest summer drought that we have ever seen, has come. June SATURDAY 29 1895 I kept on cut-ing in the field back of the barn this forenoon; but, this after-noon I had Jim at work with the horse-rake while I have been buisy Cocking up the hay. We will have some hay after all; but not much alsike. The latter is both short and scat-tering, though evidently well filled. Did not got through until late this evening. June SUNDAY 30 1895 �I went out to church this morning takeing my wife with me. The young man tried to preach to us on “Jesus wept” but I could scarce-ly see that any points were made. I fear very much that this young man has been called to preach and yet he has put in his term of probation and is now going to college. My wife and mother went out to hear Bro Cookman this eve-ning. July MONDAY 1 1895 I cut the remaining portion of the field back of the barn this forenoon. This afternoon I went out to Dover, takeing my wife and two children with me. There was a very large crowd of people gath-ered together there, it being Dominion Day. Was somewhat set back by a demand from F Kitchen through the clerk that the small ball. owing him be paid right away July TUESDAY 2 1895 We finished rake-ing and cocking up the remain-ing portion of the field back of the barn this forenoon. Jim & I. This afternoon Maggie and I went out to Port Dover to accompany a small fishing party out in the lake in honour of our minister & his family on the eve of their departure. It was got up by my friend W.J. Car-penter. We had a very pleasant time, althoug some of us got quite seasick, from rough seaing. July WEDNESDAY 3 1895 Got to work this morning at drawing in hay from the field back of our barn. Jim has been doing his first loading for me and is doing very well. Our hay is so very short and fine that we do not make much head-way, having only six small loads for our days work. The weather keeps very dry, and warm in the day-time but rather cool at night, My mother had a quilting to day. July THURSDAY 4 1895 I have been very buisy geting in hay from the field back of the barn to day, Jim has been my only help, & he does first rate for a boy of his age. We got in five loads to day and six yesterday. They were very small ones however, the hay being so short as to render it impossible to get heavy loads on the waggon. It still keep very warm and dry, very good haying weather July FRIDAY 5 1895 Jim and I got in our last load from the field back of the barn except rakeings, to day. Rather this forenoon. This afternoon he has been rakeing over the field while I went out to Port Dover, take-ing my mother with me. I succeeded in get-ing some eighteen dollars from Mr Law-son to pay a ball owing F. Kitchen. It did not quite complete the the job however. July SATURDAY 6 1895 We finished get-ing our rakeings from the field back of the barn safely housed this forenoon. We took more pains than common on account of the great scarcety of hay. Went out to town this afternoon takeing my mother with me. Went to Mr P. Lawsons for a small loan to cover Fred Kitchens ball. Did not get quite enough however, I after-wards found and was sorry. Some four dollars are still behind. �July SUNDAY 7 1895 Owing to the very heated state of the air & not feeling very well I did not go out to hear our new minister to day Bro Awford went and was much pleased with him. We went over to the church at home this evening however and heard a young Bro. Temple-ton preach very acceptably. This evening The Bro. prayed for rain in his closing prayer and very appropri-ately it seemed to me. United prayer must bring the blessing down. July MONDAY 8 1895 Worked this fore-noon at sundry jobs, delayed go-ing to cuting hay in the orchard on account of the occasional sprinkle of rain until this after-noon; but, the rain failed to come after all. Cleaned up the last of our wheat and sent it to the mill this af-ternoon. Was able to let Mr Awfords have six bushells for their bread, besides about eight bushells for our own. July TUESDAY 9 1895 Have been moving hay in the orchard to day, The crop is an exceedingly Light one how-ever, and cut very hard. We have it all cut but about an acre to night. Wheat harvest is upon us, & would almost do to cut to-morrow. Rain has failed to come again, it has cleared off and become quite cool. The drought has made havoc in gen-eral of the hay crop & pasture. July WEDNESDAY 10 1895 I just about finished cuting hay in the orchard this forenoon, & Jim has been rakeing up this afternoon with the horse-rake. I have also been cultivating potatoes and corn this af-ternoon. Was just in-formed of the sudden death of old Hugh Pas-coe who has lived near us for some years. He was a drink-ing man & I fear was poorly prepared for the change. July THURSDAY 11 1895 Jim and I have been work-ing away at our haying as usual to day. I have been mowing arround the fences with the scythe this afternoon, while Jim has been rakeing and cocking up for me as fast as I could cut. We were blessed with a beautiful shower of rain this afternoon, which has freshened up every-thing greatly. July FRIDAY 12 1895 Have been work-ing away with all our might to day, cuting the swale in front of orchard. Got it all cut and had a fine crop there too. Jim has been rakeing and puting up for me as fast as I could cut with the scythe. Had a short call from our old neighbour boy Willie Ebersole this afternoon. It is twenty years since he left us and he has now become a minister of the gospel. July SATURDAY 13 1895 We were blessed with a rain this morning and last night which rather hindered our haying, so I went up to Ren-ton after twine before-noon. Got one hundred lbs of Brantford twine at $7.50 per 100 lbs. payable first Oct. We got the hay in this afternoon from the orchard. Had about two loads of very good hay. George Awford has been helping us get it drawn & in barn. �July SUNDAY 14 1895 Took my wife and mother with me out to Dover this morning to church as usual. We heard our new minister Rev Mr Bennet for the first time as our pastor. He seems to be an able speaker in different ways, not in appear-ance however, for his is rather insignificant as to the latter particular. Heard our old neighbour boy Willie Ebersole this eve-ning. He is quite a preacher also. July MONDAY 15 1895 I have been working all the forenoon at get-ing the binder ready for harvest Succeeded in get-ing to work with it this afternoon on the hill in the field by McBrides Made very good headway for the first. George Awford has been help-ing me in Har-vest to day. He has used the cradle and raked and bound mostly on the steep hilsides. July TUESDAY 16 1895 On account of rain we did not do anything at our harvest this forenoon; but, this afternoon we have been seting up sheaves Jim and I, while George has been cuting with the cradle when we could not work the binder and binding it by hand. The rain has thoroughly wet the ground and that for the first time since more than a year ago some of our neighbours say. July THURSDAY 18 1895 Have been buisly engaged to day in cuting the field of wheat next to McBrides to day. George Awford has been seting up sheaves for me, all day. We have left about a half days cuting for to mor-row in this field. Where the wheat is ripe it begins to shell some, but there are a great many green spots in both fields. The precious Saviour has been my strength and stay. His prom-ise to come int unto us and to sup with us has been in some measure verified of late. July WEDNESDAY 17 1895 We began working the binder this morning in the field next to McBrides. The ground was rather wet but soon dried off. Succeeded in geting the field about half done to night. Had a serious time in geting the binder ad-justed for the very short wheat It is not all that way, how-ever; but, a considerable pro-portion of it is. July FRIDAY 19 1895 Finished cut-ing the field by McBrides with the old binder this afternoon. Got moved over to the other field in time to cut an acre or two bes-ides. George and John cut arround the front field by the church this forenoon and bound it up for me. Mr Awford has been shocking up all day and all that is cut has been shocked up. We have still some seven or eight acres to cut yet and it is rain-ing to night. July SATURDAY 20 1895 On account of a heavy rain that Came last night we were not able to continue our harvest work to day. I have been doing other necessary work however, and this afternoon have been cut-ing some �with the cradle, get-ing ready for the binder in the front field by the store. Had a visit from Mrs and Mr Clarke to day. July SUNDAY 21 1895 Went out to our usual mor-ning service in Port Dover this morning takeing all except my mother with me. The sermon was short and to the point. The lesson taught was a good one and seemed to fit my Case. Text - “And when the eve-ning was come there came a rich man of Arimathea.” The min-ister pointed out that God always provided for any emergency, at the right time in the lives of His people that put their trust in Him. July MONDAY 22 1895 The ground be-ing rather wet for harvest work we did not get started until this afternoon. George Awford has been help-ing me for the afternoon. Got along nicely & we are expect-ing to be ready to draw in our wheat after to morrow. Our front field is quite a good deal better than the field by McBrides for this time. Some prospect of fare weather now. July TUESDAY 23 1895 I have been buisy with the binder again to day geting the remaining field all cut and up in shock by this evening. George Awford has helped me as usual. We have been geting ready for drawing in our wheat with two teems this to morrow, since our days work was done, repairing the old rack &c, Am satisfied with the goodness of His House, and merciful Care, from day to day. July WEDNESDAY 24 1895 We have been drawing in wheat from the field by McBrides to day. Succeeded in geting in our twenty loads by night. Have had Mr Awford and his two boys helping us to so we have used two waggons, Jim has helped me in the barn. Rain has come again to night, and our wheat drawing will be likely to cease for a day or so. An intense desire prevades my Soul to spend all my days only for Him. July THURSDAY 25 1895 On account of the rain that fell last night we were not able to get to work at our wheat hauling until this after-noon. Had Jim rakeing this forenoon however while I went arround seting up Sheaves. Our usual help Came to our as-sistance this af-ternoon, and we succeeded in get-ing ten more loads safely housed. with their help. July FRIDAY 26 1895 We got to work again this mor-ning at drawing in wheat. Suc-ceeded in, geting all through except a part of the rakeings. We had forty loads alltogather except the rake-ings. Mr. Awford and his two boys helped as usual until about three o’clock this after-noon when we finished. Feel very thank-ful for these harvest, mercies and blessings. Surely God is good to his people. July SATURDAY 27 1895 �On account of the fine shower that fell last night we left off working at our harvest to day. Got ready this forenoon, and this afternoon Maggie and the children went with me up to Wyecombe, on a visit to my wife’s Father’s. Arrived there safely at about dark, finding the old folks well, and glad to see us. Found them in a rather discouraged state from poor crops. July SUNDAY 28 1895 We have enjoyed the Sabbath with our dear relations very much. Got all ready for church this afternoon but, my brother, Will came & we thought best not to go. Drove over to Delhi in time for the evening service however, and went to the Presbyterian church with Will’s. Felt somewhat edified with the discourse of the brother that preached, even if he did read his Sermon. July MONDAY 29 1895 Wife and I stayed with John’s last night and this morning I went out back of Delhi with Will. Noticed the effects of the late drought everywhere. The rains have evi-dently come in time to save the potato crop as well as corn & hungarian grass &c. We came home this afternoon, calling a short time in Simcoe. Found my old friend G.W. Lemon in a very depressed state of health. July TUESDAY 30 1895 I have been cuting grass arround the field by McBrides to day. Have had Sam. Starling helping me. We suc-ceeded in geting done cuting and part of it put up ready to draw. Our old friend Mrs D.W. Horton came to visit us this afternoon & took tea with us. She reports Mr Horton being quite poorly. Another fine rain Came last night and everything is growing finely. July WEDNESDAY 31 1895 Have been geting in our wheat rakeings to day. Had Sam. Starling to help us un-til it was done, which was at noon. I have been cuting out fence corners this af-ternoon; and, cocking up what was cut yesterday in the big field by McBrides. The weather is quite cool just now, some indications of a frost; but, it may not come. August THURSDAY 1 1895 I have been working as hard as ever, trying to get the fence-corners cut out and some patches in the front gar-den where there is some grass and weeds that will make good hay. My only help to work has been Jim. He has been cocking up what I cut yesterday. The Good Lord has been with me to day. I do so desire to walk with Him continualy. August FRIDAY 2 1895 I have been cuting out fence corners to day as usual of late. Have also been cuting the grass in the yard arround the house intending to make hay out of it, for feeding horses. The crop is everywhere a poor one; but, then we get some hay besides the cuting of stray weeds which are thus prevented from going to seed. It also makes the place look much more tidy. August SATURDAY 3 1895 �Owing to a rain last night wed could not get to work at drawing our hay un-til this afternoon, so I kept on cut-ing until noon. We have suc-ceeded this after-noon, Jim and I, in geting all the hay drawn from the different fences & garden patches that I have been nearly a week cuting with the scythe, But, of course the crop was a very light one, and not unlike the hay cut in June for size &c. August SUNDAY 4 1895 Went out to the Quarterly meeting in port Dover takeing my wife and mother with Mildred along. Had a rather enjoyable season togather waiting upon the Lord. The ministers text “Hithertoo Thou has helped me”, seemed very appro-priate. It suited our case any way. Had dinner at Mrs Clarkes on the way home. We met Mr D.D.W. Horton & wife there. The former is quite unwell. August MONDAY 5 1895 Spent the fore-noon in geting ready to plough which I did this afternoon in the field back of the barn. The ground is rather hard to plough in places but, is moist after all. Mr Awford has just finished ploughing his new ground field to day. He intends sowing that field to wheat as well as the Ten-acre field. This will make some twenty six acres in all. August TUESDAY 6 1895 Got started in good time with the plough this mor-ning; but on ac-count of a shower had to quit about ten. Did not work more than half the time this afternoon from the same cause. We were surprised th to day just a little before noon to see my neice Leilia, now Mrs R. Shearer, turn up. Her husbands two sisters brought her down, We were very glad to see, her, after her long absence. She now lives in Milwaukee Wis. August WEDNESDAY 7 1895 Have been very buisy with the plough in the field back of the barn to day. On account of laying off for to morrow thought best to do all I could to day. Leilia has been with us, and they have all been buisy geting things in read-iness for a pick-nic to mor-row out to Port Dover. We expect to see Robert and his people there. This will be our only chance at present. August THURSDAY 8 1895 According to Leilia’s wish we all went out to Port Dover this forenoon in order to spend the day there pick-nick-ing. Leilias hus-band Dr. Robt. Shear-er with his brothers sisters and parents were there besides quite a number of our other friends and relatives. So we had a very pleasant day altogather. Was very favourably impressed with the Doctor’s fam-ily, and am in-clined to think we will have to visit them. August FRIDAY 9 1895 Got to work again at my ploughing in the field back of the barn this morning. Have had a very warm day, so that it was impossible to make much headway. It has looked like rain nearly all day; but, only a fiew sprinkles have come so far. The Lord has been a comfort to my poor soul again to day. Am so thankful to have found such a friend. �August SATURDAY 10 1895 I worked at ploughing in the field back of the barn this forenoon as u-sual. This af-ternoon I went up to the oat-meal mill and had Jim to rool what had already been ploughed in my absence. There seems likely to be very good crops of Corn, potatoes and peas after all the long Sum-mer’s drought. These crops are growing very rap-pidly just now. August SUNDAY 11 1895 Went out to church this mor-ning as usual, takeing Bertha and Jim with me. We were caught in a shower when going out; and, in a very heavy thunder storm when come-ing home. Were fortunate in not geting wet however. The young min-ister from Walsh officiated in our church; our own minister having gone to Walsh to hold Quarterly mee-ting, the young man not being ordained. August MONDAY 12 1895 Got started at the plough again this morning in good time. There was a very havy shower this forenoon which made the ploughing go much better af-terwards. The rains are having their effect upon all our late crops and it seems likely that they will average pretty well af-ter all Have rejoiced in God my Saviour while at my work to day. He own’s me as His child. August TUESDAY 13 1895 My ploughing still keeps me buisy, and seems likely to for some little time to come. The late rains have had a very good effect on the soil for ploughing, and on account of this the labour is not nearly so great as it would have been, if the dry weather had continued until the present. It is very warm also, as well as wet. August WEDNESDAY 14 1895 Ploughed most of the forenoon in the field back of the barn as usual. At about eleven o’clock A.M. my old friend W.J. Carpenter, with his wife and mother came to visit us. I set jim to work with the teem afterwards, rolling and harrowing with the disc. So have had a nice visit as well as rest from with these dear friends. Had a call from Mrs Asile Lawes this evening. August THURSDAY 15 1895 Have been try-ing my best to make up for lost time yesterday. Did not finish my ploughing as I expected how-ever; but got about all done but the head-lands. The weather is very warm just now, especialy for working a teem; and, flies very bad. Mrs Lawes, an old favourite of mine came to visit us last eve-ning. She now lives in Toronto. August FRIDAY 16 1895 I finished my job of ploughing the field back of the barn this fore-noon or rather this morning, for Jim got the ball. of it rolled by noon. He has been driving the disc harrow for me this af-ternoon in the same field, and is geting along nicely. I have been doing some re-pairs on a har-row this afternoon geting it ready for use on our wheat field. �August SATURDAY 17 1895 I went down to Wilson Porters this morning to help thresh. Have been helping them all day. There was a terriffic thunder storm this afternoon however that hin-dered us some. Frank Chrysler’s {Crysler’s} hog barn was struck by lightning, set on fire and burned up with three hoggs. It happened that no other buildings were burned; though very nearly. The large feCarr ferry steamer Shenango No 1 Came over this afternoon for the first time. August SUNDAY 18 1895 Went out to Port Dover this morning as u-sual takeing my wife and daugh-ter with me. George was here and wanted to go home so we took him along also. Had a very plain discourse from our minister as usual this morning. This time about “It is good for us to be here”, He did not forget to show that the horse race & pleasure dance were bad places to be on account of bad company. August MONDAY 19 1895 I helped Wilson Porter thresh again this forenoon, make-ing a day and a half altogather. His wheat turned out much better than he expected, having gone some twenty one bushells per acre. Should be very thankful if ours should go this much. The weather has become much cooler and was very windy to day. I have been harrowing this af-ternoon most of the time in the field back of the barn. August TUESDAY 20 1895 I have been ploughing or rather harrow-ing the field back of the barn to day. The ground works remarkably well, owing no doubt to the long & very unusual Summer drought. It takes a good deal of harrowing to get it down however. Had a visit from Mrs Thomas Stringer or now Mrs. Blakie {Blaikie} this evening. She is rather anx-ious about us it seems. August WEDNESDAY 21 1895 I finished up harrowing the field back of the barn this forenoon This afternoon I started plough-ing, a part of the bull pasture where we intend seting out fruit trees &c. Found the ground in good shape for ploughing, al-though a sod of more than forty years stand-ing. Do not re-member the time when this little field was ploughed. Weather very nice and cool. August THURSDAY 22 1895 Ploughed this forenoon in the bull-pasture field as usual. Owing to the shape of the field I find it rather tedious. This afternoon I took my wife and children out to town, to see the new transport, Shenango No 1. for the first time. This is her second trip over however. Was deeply impress-ed with the ponder-ous size and, fine steem engines and other equipment of the new boat. An excursion came over to day. August FRIDAY 23 1895 It has actualy ta-ken me all day to finish ploughing the northern portion of the bull-pasture. It has never been ploughed before, my mother says. My father had it sown to wheat once and since then it has been into grass, it must be more than forty years now since the first crop. The weather has �been quite warm to day, and the sweat has come to our brow. Have been passing through a severe ordeal to day on line of a family Jan. August SATURDAY 24 1895 Got started to work with the roller where I have been plough-ing lately; but, soon a shower of rain Came & we did not do anything more for the day. I have had plenty of other work how-ever, Have been cuting back our young peach trees according to directions of expe-rienced growers. Maggie and I went out to town this after-noon, Called to see the thresh-ers on the way home. August SUNDAY 25 1895 Owing to one of Johns Comforters having visited me in a rather painful part of the body I did not think best to go to church this morning but sent most of the other members of the family. Maggie and I went over to hear Rev Bro Ebersole however, who comences his years pastorate in our neighbourhood to day, Believe him to be a good meaning brother and hope to see much good result from his work August MONDAY 26 1895 I have con-tinued to work with the teem to day as usual. Finished rolling and harrowing the ground accross the lane from the house this forenoon. This afternoon have been har-rowing the field back of the barn with the disc. Found the grass comeing up in great shape Have been realising in some measure the goodness of God to me. Would like to be more thankful. August TUESDAY 27 1895 I have as usual been work-ing with the teem to day. The field back of the barn is engaging my attention just now. The grass is very hard to keep down ow-ing mostly to the late fre-quent rains. Maggie and the children with Ber-tha went up to unckle Robert Cul-vers to day. They report the family all well and having had a nice visit. August WEDNESDAY 28 1895 Have contin-ued to work at discing the field back of the barn to day. Did not succeed in geting over the field al-though I fully expect to. It has been very warm, even sultry, and the flies very bad on the horses. There is an-other beautiful shower come- to us to night and vegetation is progressing rapidly. August THURSDAY 29 1895 On account of rain last night it was impossible to finish my job of discing the field back of the barn. So Jim and I have been piling manure in the barn-yard. This afternoon we got out a fiew loads to the hill back of the drive-barn where we purpose makeing a gar-den for different products - mostly southern Sweet Corn. Maggie went out after Maude Cry-sler this afternoon who is now visiting us. August FRIDAY 30 1895 �I have con-tinued to work at geting out manure to the hill back of the drive-barn to day as usual. We are anxious to get the barn yard cleaned up for the new straw stack, be-fore the threshers come. The weather has become quite warm since the rain, and veg-etation continues to make rapid growth. August SATURDAY 31 1895 I went up to Simcoe this fore-noon. Took a {illegible} of butter to the market in hopes of selling for money. Stayed there for an hour or more after which I took it to the store after all; but got the money all the same. Had some bus-iness at the Bank which be-ing transacted, I arrived at home a little after noon. Have been get-ing out manure from the barn-yard again this afternoon. Went up to Chryslers to night. September SUNDAY 1 1895 Took my mother and the two children Jim & Dottie with me to church this morning. Had an old pastor’s colleagues Bro. Prudham to preach to us which he did very acceptably. Had an excellent fellow-ship-meeting after the preach-ing service, with a very large attendance. The other mem-bers of the fam-ily went out to church this evening. September MONDAY 2 1895 We have been geting our barn-yard cleaned up this forenoon. Jim has been helping me. This afternoon I have been working with the disc harrow, on the field back of the barn. Have had a very serious time trying to kill the grass. The frequent rains have been the principal cause however The big Shenango No 1 took out a large excur-sion to {Conayot?} to day. September TUESDAY 3 1895 Have been very buisy with the teem to day - trying to get over the field back of the barn with the disc Harrow. Got nearly done this evening, with this job. It seems likely that we will be able to subdue the grass pretty well after all if we keep on Maud Chrysler has been visiting us lately. September WEDNESDAY 4 1895 I have been harrowing in the field back of the barn this forenoon and this afternoon I have had Jim driving the teem. Maggie went to the train at Jarvis this mor-ning after her cousin Ida & her husband W. Booth. I took the latter down to the port this af-ternoon to see the big Steamer Got quite a ducking while there. September THURSDAY 5 1895 Did not work this forenoon on account of the wet weather. It has continued to be wet and lowery all day. Our friends Mr Wallace and Mrs Ida Booth who came yesterday Ha have been with us to day & I have visited with them most of the time. They went away this evening how-ever for Jarvis Toronto, Maggie took them down to Jarvis. The threshers came to night. September FRIDAY 6 1895 �We have been threshing our wheat to day, John & James Feasgue have been our threshers. Their machine went of well and did good work. Had the following hands to help, vis - Addam Frollick, W. Perkis man, Thos. Jack-son’s man, Mr Awford & his two boys, Mr Starlings Son Sam. and our two selves. Our wheat turned out much better than I expected. Had 510 Bu of wheat from the machine, very good wheat. September SATURDAY 7 1895 Jim and I worked in the barn this fore-noon, mostly at cleaning up a small load of wheat for a grist, and some of the load to sell. Just as I was ready to start Thomas Jackson came for some wheat for seed. I let him have a little over twenty five bushells. Took my load to Mr Shaws Mill & sold it there for fifty six cents per bushell. September SUNDAY 8 1895 Owing to a sore eye which came mostly from the dust in threshing I did not get out to church this morning as we wished. The day has been one of blessing, however; and, to God my exceeding joy, my soul has not ceased to offer praise for His great good-ness to me. Went over to hear our young brother Ebersole this evening September MONDAY 9 1895 I went up to Lynn Valley this afternoon mostly to take a small load of wheat. Could not sell it there however so I took it to Simcoe and sold it for the same as recieved in Port Dover on Saturday last, vis - fifty Six cents. Got caught in the rain on the way up but managed to get shelter. Had the Satisfaction of settling at least two small debts to day. September TUESDAY 10 1895 Went out to town this forenoon. Wife & I prepared a couple of bushells of onions & I took them out to sell which I succeeded in doing to Mr Thompson for 90¢ in Coal Oil. Had the privilege of paying a couple more of my small but too numerous debts. Got a clear receipt from the Clerk for F. Kit-chen who sued me last spring. This I consider a great deliverance from my Heavenly Father. This was my first Suit & I hope will be the last D.V. September WEDNESDAY 11 1895 Jim and I have been helping Mr Awford thresh his oats and peas this afternoon; or, rather, to day. We threshed five hundred of oats this after forenoon and Seventy eight bushells of peas this afternoon Promised George Ryerse four or five loads of straw from the old stack by the ten-acre field at one dollar per load. He takes it this Fall and leaves the manure on the ground. Am writing to Mr. Mackay for an agency to night. September THURSDAY 12 1895 Got to work at my old job of with the teem to day. Have been discing the field back of the barn to day. John Belbec was here to day and got thirty five Bushells of wheat. He agreed to pay for it by the first of April the same as I sold the ball. of wheat for. If my unckle George Matthews does not pay for the sawing by that time he is to keep his pay from the proceeds of wheat. �September FRIDAY 13 1895 I have continued to be very buisy with the teem as usual, get-ing the field back of the barn ready to sow. The field is so grassy in places that I will have to go over it twice with the disc and once with the harrow, and probably with the roller before sowing. Learned to night the Mr Clarke who married Mr David Jackson’s widdow some years ago died this morning. September SATURDAY 14 1895 Nearly finished discing the field back of the barn for the last time this forenoon. Jimy got through with it and began harrowing this af-ternoon, while I went out to town. While there I called on the minister and did an errend for Mrs Clarke. Went over to the latters place this evening af-ter Maggie who has been help-ing them to day. Mr Clarkes daughter Mrs Diffen came home with us to night. September SUNDAY 15 1895 My mother and I went over to Thomas Jacksons this morning, for the funeral of the late Mr Clarke Our minister was there and con-ducted the ser-vice both in the house and at the church in Port Dover, The burial took place at the new cem-etery above the village there was quite a large congregation in the church. David Horton was at Jacksons sick with a diarhea. September MONDAY 16 1895 I have been buisy again to day, with the teem trying to get the field back of the barn ready to drill. It has taken about all day to get it harrowed once for the last time. Think now that it will have to be rolled before drilling, to pre-vent puting in tood deep. Had James C. Holcomb to dinner with us to day. He was on his way to his home in Buffalo. September TUESDAY 17 1895 I have been very buisy to day geting the field back of the barn rolled ready to sow with wheat to mor-row. Fear however that I will be dis-appointed as the weather seems like rain. Mr Horton who came on Saturday last from Simcoe to Mrs Clarkes sick, is in a very crit-ical state of health. The doctor thinks he will never get up from his bed again alive. Went down this evening to see him September WEDNESDAY 18 1895 Have been work- at cuting corn most of the time to day. This forenoon it was too wet to do anything most of the time. Heard this after-noon that my old and highly re-spected friend D.W. Horton of North Pelham had died at his sisters res-idence, Mrs Clarke’s at eight a.m to day. Mrs Horton and Laverne came last night and were in time to see last of the dear life that had fled. September THURSDAY 19 1895 I have been away nearly all day, attending the pre-liminary funeral of our dear friend the late D.W. Horton. We met at the house, Thos. Jacksons where our Bro. died, at eleven o’clock A.M. After a short service by our minister, we con-veyed the corpse to Jarvis, on the way to North Pelham where he lately resided. I felt it a privi-lege to act as one of the bearers, which I did. Mr Horton was in his sixty eighth year. �September FRIDAY 20 1895 I have been working with the Spring tooth cultiva-tor on the field back of the barn where we want to sow wheat. This is the third time that this field has been prepared for seed and were pre-vented from sow-ing by rain. Hope to get it in this time however. The weather is very warm as well as moist, so everything is growing nicely for the time of year. September SATURDAY 21 1895 Jim and I have been work-ing with all our might to day, trying to get the field back of the barn drilled in to wheat. We succeeded in geting all done but about an acre. It did not cover as well as I would like. The grassy nature of the soil being much against doing a good job. Do not suppose we we will get any great crop on account of this grass. September SUNDAY 22 1895 Went out to church this morning as u-sual takeing my wife and Jim with me. Did not enjoy the service as much as other times. But feel that God has forgotten to be gracious to me. Went over to the neighbouring church in the evening. There seems to be some indications of good being done by the young minister lately arrived, W. Ebersole is his name September MONDAY 23 1895 Finished drill-ing the field back of the barn this forenoon. Got it furrowed out and the ditches partly cleaned. Jim helped me this forenoon; but this afternoon he went to school again. The weather has changed again to day, From Summer heat it has become delightfuly cool and pleasant. We had a vis-it from our old friend & neighbour Peter Ryerse to day September TUESDAY 24 1895 Have been clean-ing ditches in the field back of the barn most of the time to day. Had Mrs and Mr. Thos. Pickergill of Wyecombe here to dinner, so had to spend two or three house with them. They were on their way to Selkirk, for a visit. The way seems strewn with difficulties just now owing to the low price of wheat, Scarcely know what to do. September WEDNESDAY 25 1895 Went up to Simcoe to day takeing Maggie with me. Went to my unckle Daniels for dinner. Took a couple of bushells of onions with us but could not find sale for them in any of the groceries. Got our bus-iness all done that we went for. Weather still very warm & rather damp. Awfords finished sowing wheat to day. September THURSDAY 26 1895 Worked this fore-noon at cleaning up a load of wheat. Took it to Jarvis this afternoon & sold gat fifty eight cents. I found a new buyer there whose name was Smith. He is the miller. I rather like him. Mr L.B. Folmsbee was here to day and I finaly con-cluded to allow him seventeen dollars for the Jackson ball. on his note. There was a heavy wind & rain storm last night. �September FRIDAY 27 1895 Jim and I worked this mor-ning at geting our second load of wheat ready for market, We got about done by school time.. Sold in Jarvis the same as yester-day. I went out to Dover this evening to attend the Forresters lodge. There was a matter of con-siderable import-ance discussed vis the prompt payment of dues. It was decided to suspend all delinquents more than one month in arears. September SATURDAY 28 1895 As Mr. Awford wan-ted to take a load of peas to Jarvis this forenoon I did not try to go myself with wheat. Have been most of the time cut-ing corn, but did not get done. Went out to Port Dover this evening after my dear old friend L.G. Mor-gan, whose pe-riodical visits are much ap-preciated by all of us. The weather is become-ing somewhat more seasonable than of late. September SUNDAY 29 1895 Owing to rain that has been falling this fore-noon and part of the afternoon we did not get out to church as is our cus-tom, to day. Have had the Company of my old schoolmate and friend Mr L.G. Morgan of the Port Dover "Maple Leaf" to day which is always interest-ing notwithstand-ing his deafness. There is not much lack of spiritural minded-ness in my friend either. September MONDAY 30 1895 Took my friend L.G. Morgan, home this morning. The rain of yesterday has left the roads somewhat muddy. Have been cuting corn the remainder of the day. Succeeded in geting all done by night. The weather has become quite cold and al-most wintry. Had our first snow and sleet storm to day. It did not last long however. So far there has been no frost to speak of October TUESDAY 1 1895 Got a load of wheat ready for Jarvis this forenoon; but, had to put off takeing until too morrow as Mr Awford was away with the waggon. Have been buisy at other work during the remain-ing part of the day. We are having a return of pleas-ant weather much sooner than we expec-ted. It is very fine just now. October WEDNESDAY 2 1895 I went down to Jarvis this forenoon with my third load of wheat Found that the price had im-proved a couple of cents per Bu. since I was down last. Went this after-noon up to Simcoe this afternoon to see after my sale notes, and to pay some other accounts &c. Found that there were sever-al who had not paid their notes; but, hope they will be all right. October THURSDAY 3 1895 Have been busying myself arround home to day. Worked this forenoon at the onions, geting another batch of them ready for market. This afternoon I have been helping John Awford fix fence on the South end of the New-ground field. Went over to prayer-meeting at the neighbor-ing church. We had a grand time togather. But a small number present. �October FRIDAY 4 1895 Started off this morning to See Mr L.B. Folmsbee and Mr Wm Ham-mond, These two men having notes that are still unpaid. Did not succeed in find-ing them how-ever. Succeeded in disposing of a couple more bushells of onions besides doing some other bus-iness. The weather is very fine just now; but cool. The app-roach of Winter is foreshaddowed. October SATURDAY 5 1895 Have been working at the onions mostly this forenoon, get-ing some more of them ready for the market. Went out to Dover this af-ternoon takeing my mother with me and what onions we could carry. The general on-ion crop is so abundant this Fall fall that the market is very low and hard to find for Onions. Price per bu 50¢ & trade at that. October SUNDAY 6 1895 Went out to church this morning takeing Jim with me. Had an excellent discourse from our own min-ister who officia-ted. As my mother had been staying over night at Mrs Sandy Lawson’s we took dinner there on the road home. Went over to the neighbouring church this eve-ning takeing my wife with me. October MONDAY 7 1895 I went up to Simcoe to day, takeing my wife with me. She con-cluded to stay with Florence and the latter is to take her up to Delhi to-morrow. She proposes stay-ing away un-til Thursday next. Succeeded in get-ing a stage fur-ther with my settlements to day. Payment of notes is complete ex-cept about four still behind. Weather is still warm & no frost. October TUESDAY 8 1895 Have been buisy to day as usual at sundry jobs. Got started this afternoon at pick-ing apples for the first Went out to Dover this eve-ning to look after some small matters. We seem likely to have cooler weather now from this on. Had our first Call from our new minister, this evening. Am still mar-keting onions at 50¢ per bu when I have a chance. October WEDNESDAY 9 1895 Jim and I cleaned up a load of wheat this forenoon or rather this morning, and this afternoon I took it down to Jarvis. Sold this load to Ivey and Allen and recieved a cent more than the former. They have just lately started buying. The roads are very fine just now and there could not be a better time for drawing away grain. The only hindrance is the rather low price for which we have to sell. October THURSDAY 10 1895 I went down to Thomas Jacksons to help him thresh this morning. Stayed until about the middle of the af-ternoon when the machine broke down and we had to quit. I went up to Simcoe this eve-ning after my wife Found here there waiting to Come home with me. Have been rather unwell of late owto symtoms of a billious attack. Noticed by the papers this evening that wheat is still rising slowly in price. �October FRIDAY 11 1895 Having been unwell through last night from a sort of billious attack, so could not go down to Thomas Jackson’s to help him fin-ish threshing to day as I had in-tended. Sent Jim instead. Have been pick-ing apples part of the time to day. The Vet. Surgeon Dr Coleman of Jarvis came to dehorn & ring our durham bull to day. He did a very good job for us for which I paid him a dollar. October SATURDAY 12 1895 Owing to rain that has been falling most of the time to day and last night our work to day has been mostly inside. Got star-ted again this evening at pick-ing apples however. Recieved a lot of papers from Mr. Mackay with refference to my trees bought last Spring, and the agency that I have proposed to take for him through the Winter at sell-ing nursery stock. Wanted to pay as far as possible for my plum trees in this way. October SUNDAY 13 1895 Went out to church this mor-ning as usual takeing my wife and Bertha with me. Our own minister was with us to day; and we felt well repaid for going out through the mud. We had our month-ly fillowship mee-ting to day and quite a large number remained. I went over to Mr Ebersoles mee-ting this eve-ning. Always feel blessed in attending his ser-vices. October MONDAY 14 1895 I have been picking apples this forenoon; but, this afternoon I went up to Simcoe to see about some notes that are still unpaid at the bank. It hap-pens that there only three however, These notes aggregate over fifty dollars though. The Lord has been very gracious to us this Fall in delivering us in some meas-ure, from some troublesome debts. The low price of wheat seemed to be against us. October TUESDAY 15 1895 Owing to a shower of rain last night I have been digging potatoes this forenoon; but, this afternoon returned to pick-ing apples again. and Maggie has been helping me. We feel highly favoured to have such an abun-dant crop of apples, for this year. There are a great many even of our neighbours who have scarce-ly an apple. October WEDNESDAY 16 1895 Have been trying my best to get the apples gathered of late. Made some considerable headway to day though far fo from being done. The weather has been rather disagreeable ow-ing thto high winds & an oc-casional shower of rain. Have had un-usual access to the Father by His Spirit of late. My petitions seem to go right into His pres-ence. Glory be to His Name. October THURSDAY 17 1895 My wife and I have been work-ing away at pick-ing apples to day. Our job is draw-ing near to a close, and we are thankful. The weather has been very Cold and Windy to day with an oc-casional shower of rain. The Simcoe Show took place to day, and I fancy their crowd would not be very large. Am still enjoy-ing much confi-dence in God the Almighty, He is my deliverer & guide. �October FRIDAY 18 1895 I finished digging our crop of potatoes to day. Got through about the middle of the afternoon. Have since been picking apples which is also nearly complete. Our apple crop for this year will amount to more than sixty bushells, and, of very good quality. Had a young Mr. Simpson here to day who is a traveling agent for Morris, Stone & Willington of Font. Hill Nurseries, He asked me to De-liver for him next Spring in Port Dover. October SATURDAY 19 1895 Finished gather-ing our apple crop for the year to day; or, rather this forenoon. This afternoon Jim and I have been get-ing up a load of wood, our supply having run out. Went out to Port Dover this evening Maggie and I, There being some little errends to look after. The weather has been very cold and windy of late, almost incessantly. October SUNDAY 20 1895 Went out, to meeting this mor-ning as usual, takeing my mother and wife with me. Felt greatly benefitted by the service throughout. The minister preached from the calamity that fell on Job from the enemy of mankind. Surely He will be arround about His people for evermore”. Maggie & I went down to W. Porters this evening to visit his wife who has to the hospital lately. October MONDAY 21 1895 Got started at husking corn to day for the first. I find that the crop turns out as well as expected. The windy weather still continues, and is very disagree-able, for husk-ing corn especialy. Mr Awford’s are digging pota-toes; and they find them an excellent crop, both in quantity and quality. October TUESDAY 22 1895 Have continued to work away at my corn-husking as usual to day. We were favoured with a visit from, Mrs Francis Marr & Mr Marr to day. Did not spend much time with them how-ever. The weather keeps cool and very windy through the day. It has been good for me to wait up-on my God to-day, He has been exceedingly precious to my poor soul. October WEDNESDAY 23 1895 Maggie and I went down to Jarvis this forenoon, to do a little tradeing &c. I have been husking corn this afternoon again as usual. Found in Jar-vis to day that the price of wheat had some-what improved of late, It is now sixty Six Cents per bu. The price of apples is also much better than I expected. Fifty Cents per Bu. {illegible} the common price. October THURSDAY 24 1895 Have been very buisy to day at husking corn as usual. Succeeded in get-ing all done but three or four {illegible}. Have had a very windy day, in fact it is this way every day of late. Went over to the prayermeeting this evening as usual, and had a very good time with the brethren in prayer & supplication before God. �October FRIDAY 25 1895 I finished my corn-husking to day; or, rather this forenoon. This afternoon I went out to Port Dover takeing my mother with me. Had the pleasure of paying an ac-count of John McBrides that had been standing for some time, also one of H. Houghman. the latter has given me some trouble especialy last Winter. Mr Awford was in this evening. He talks wildly about the churches. October SATURDAY 26 1895 Have been very buisy to day at sundry jobs. The principal one however was cuting wood in the woods this forenoon and get-ing it home for use, this after-noon. Jim and I succeeded in this geting up three loads ready for use. I went down to Hammonds this evening to see about geting some piggs but failed in the latter. Went on to Thomas Jacksons afterwards to take fence home. October SUNDAY 27 1895 Went out to morning Service in Port Dover as usual this morning take-ing Bertha and Jim with me. Our minister rather exccelled himself in dis-coursing on Job’s great trial, & final triumph. Our classafter-wards was also a time not to be forgotten owing to the presence of the Divine and Infinite. Have been at home the rest of the day as usual. October MONDAY 28 1895 Owing to heavy gales from the west and South West it seemed best not to go up to Simcoe as we intended to day. Have been exceedingly buisy however, at fixing the Sheet-Iron Stove this forenoon and puting away potatoes for Win-ter this afternoon. Our friends James C. and Mrs Holcomb Came to see us this evening. They have lately removed from Buffalo to Water-ford. October TUESDAY 29 1895 Intended going to Simcoe to day; but, owing to a snow storm and heavy winds ac-companying thought best to put off till another day. Have been very buisy at sundry jobs, such as puting potatoes in the cellar for Winter and repairing the two gates fronting the wood-house. Our two friends James Holcomb and wife who Came to visit us last night left us again this morning. October WEDNESDAY 30 1895 Went up to Simcoe to day, to look after some matters of business. Took a couple of bushells of apple to unckle Dan’s. Paid the ball of Insurance fees in Brittish American for three years, also for one year in Norfolk mutual. Had dinner at my unckles. Called at Ag. Rose’s on the way home. Made a purchase of a set of scales on the way ba for the Kitchen in Simcoe at a bargain. October THURSDAY 31 1895 I took another load of wheat down to Jarvis this forenoon. Sold to day for Sixty eight and a half Cents per Bu. This is the most we have recieved at all for any por-tion of this year’s crop. Intended going to the port this afternoon but as rain has been falling most of the time I thought best to stay at home and work at sorting and puting away apples. �November FRIDAY 1 1895 I went out to Port Dover this forenoon stoping ont the way at Mrs Blakies. Called at J.G. Montgomeries when in town and settled my yearly interest as usual. It seems as though the good Lord is gracious to me although so much money is required to pay interest. Have been en-joying in a good degree the presence of His Good Spirit This always brings peace to the soul. {Duplicate of the previous page} November SATURDAY 2 1895 Went up to Simcoe this mor-ning, partly to take ball of eight bushells of apples to unckle Daniel’s and partly to go to the bank with refference to some delinquent sale notes. Found that only one remained. Jim and I got in our load of cornstalks this afternoon and then I went up to Renton to get the four sacks of salt that was ordered last Winter. November SUNDAY 3 1895 Went up to the Woodhouse chappel to attend our second Quar-terly meeting for the year. Took my mother and Bertha with me. We had our own minister to officiate, which he did with his usual acceptance. Had dinner at James Berry’s and attended evening service in Port Dover on the way home. Our church was full. The day has been a delight-ful one. November MONDAY 4 1895 Got about through puting away apples for our winters use to day. Started the plough in the front field by the church about the middle of the afternoon. The ground is both dry and hard, so fear I shall not make much head-way at geting it turned over. The weather has become quite warm again with some ap-pearance of rain soon. November TUESDAY 5 1895 Have been ploughing to day in the front field Began in the North West corner. The weather is very warm, so that the plough-ing does not work off very fast. Had a short visit from our old neighbour and friend Peter Ry-erse. He strongly advocates the Pride of the North Corn. In his opinion it will out-yield the other varieties at least one third. November WEDNESDAY 6 1895 I have been ploughing in the front field again to day Find it rather hard and dry to plough for this time of year, Hope to get through with it in due time however, all being well. November THURSDAY 7 1895 Have continued to plough in the front field to day as usual. Jim and I took off a load of cornstalks from the waggon this morning however. The weather has become re-markably warm for this time of year. It seems as though our cold weath-er came in October instead, for we had plen-ty of it then. The Lord is my helper and Guide, Shall I not rejoice. Praise the Lord. �November FRIDAY 8 1895 Rain began falling last night about three a.m. and has been raining near-ly the whole of the time since. This is the first steady rain, for a long time. Shall hope now to see an im-provement in the ploughing. It was rather dry and hard heretofore. Have been buisy to day at sundry wet weather jobs. Cut some wood this forenoon. November SATURDAY 9 1895 The rain that began falling yes-terday morning has continued until to night - the first two days rain of the season. I have been very buisily at work to day at wet weather jobs, of which there was more than enough to last. Notice that the G.T.R. {Grand Trunk Railway} are thor-oughly repairing the road from Jarvis to Pt. Dover and laying with new rails. November SUNDAY 10 1895 Owing to the terrible state of the roads we did not get out to church to day. Intended going over to the neigh-bouring church this evening; but, as Maggie was unwell I could not well leave her. Have not been a stranger to the benefits of grace even too day, for the Good Lord has given many of the comforts thereof. Glory to the God of all grace. November MONDAY 11 1895 The ground has been very wet to day so I did not try to start the plough. Worked this fore-noon at puting up a shelf in the pantry for the scales. This af-ternoon at I went out to town to take some onions and other things. Found the roads quite bad but got through with my load very well. November TUESDAY 12 1895 Went on to Port Dover again this morning, takeing Maggie with me. Had dinner at unckle George Matthew’s and afterwards went to the knitting mills for some ma-terial for under-wear. Found just what we wanted; and, at a reasonable rate. Got home in time to start the plough again this afternoon. Find that the late rain has improved the plough-ing very much. November WEDNESDAY 13 1895 There was quite a heavy frost last night, so I did not get to ploughing until about noon to-day ten o’clock to day. Got along all after it had thawed open how-ever. Went over to the prayer-meeting at the church this evening and had a good time. Find my spiritual strength renewed by these to means of Gra grace. November THURSDAY 14 1895 The day has been an exceedingly warm and fine one. Have done my best to im-prove the chance thus afforded for ploughing, and am geting along very well. Think that the nine acre field is at least half done. Notice by the papers to night that affairs in Turkey are in serious condition It is said that anarchy and blod-shed prevails al-most everywhere. November FRIDAY 15 1895 �Have been very buisy to day with the plough in the front field. Am thankfull to have it al-ready more than half ploughed. The weather con-tinues very fa-vourable for our Fall work. November SATURDAY 16 1895 I went up to Simcoe this forenoon, but this afternoon have been ploughing again in the front field. The weather Continues very warm and pleas-ant, very favour-able for plough-ing and other Fall work. Learned while in Simcoe that my old friend G.W. Lemon was recovering from his late illness in a satisfactory man-ner. November SUNDAY 17 1895 On account of rain that began falling about our usual time for going to church we did not get out to day. Maggie and I went over to the neighbouring church this eve-ning however. Had a very interesting account of missions in the Barbados island from John Hart-man a returned missionary. This bro once worked for us which fact makes his experience all the more interesting November MONDAY 18 1895 Was able to plough this fore-noon again. This afternoon however, Jim and I were com-pelled to get up wood, the supply being about gone. The weather is very fine for this time of year, and seems to more than make up for the cold weather of last month. Have continued to have the Di-vine illumination of the Soul in a good measure. November TUESDAY 19 1895 I did not plough this forenoon, but went out to Port Dover in-stead. Wanted to see my friend Jonathan Ellis, who promised some time ago to come out with me. He did not come to day, however. Got to my old work, plough-ing again this afternoon. The days have got to be very short however & we don’t seem to have much time for work. November WEDNESDAY 20 1895 I have been able to keep the plough runing in the front field to day as usual. Have nearly got through with this field for this time. The weather is growing colder & we seem likely to have a freeze up now. Maggie and I went down to Jarvis to night to meet her Sister Sarah at the station. We fortunately found her there and brought her home with us. November THURSDAY 21 1895 Had my unckle Daniel Olds & his wife, my aunt Nellie to take Thanksgiving dinner with us to day; also, Mrs Sarah Crysler, my wife’s Sister. The weather has been very cold for this season of the year, very much like Winter. Maggie and Mrs Crysler left for Wyecombe this afternoon at about four o’clock Little Dottie went with them, It seems lonesome without them. November FRIDAY 22 1895 Our first snow storm of the season came last night and to day. Have of necess-ity worked in-side, John and I have been cleaning out the drive barn & packing imple-ments away for the Winter. The �snow has not amounted to much after all, for not more than two inches has fall-en. The weather is moderating some since yesterday. November SATURDAY 23 1895 Weather contin-ues to be stormy and disagreeable. Went out to town this afternoon however; and, while there called on Bro Jonathan Elles about mat-ters of business. He promised to help me through my present dif-ficulties and to give me a chance to redeem my place &c. This is from the Lord and to His shall be all the praise. Bro Elleis says that in about two years he has made over forty thousand dollars. November SUNDAY 24 1895 Went out to our usual church service this take- morning takeing my mother with me. Had a most excellent sermon from our min-ister Bro. Bennet. His subject was the true riches Our class-meeting afterwards was also a season of power from the Divine pres-ence. Went over to the neighbouring church this eve-ning, The good bro there was also greatly blessed. November MONDAY 25 1895 Went up to Simcoe to day, mostly to go to the bank. Found that everything is was favourable to my purpose. Saw Olive Fergus-son and learned from her that my wife and her Sister Sarah were at Delhi this morning, or since Saturday last. Rain has been falling about all day so I had a wet journey there & back. Took dinner with Mrs Lever, where Olive is boarding. November TUESDAY 26 1895 A terrible wind from the South West has been blowing to day. I went down to the saw-mill this forenoon after a load of bass-wood lumber. While there I piled up a lot of lumber that has been sawn since I had been down last. Went out to the Port Dover this afternoon, with the lumber, & left it at my unckle’s shop. November WEDNESDAY 27 1895 I went down to the saw-mill this forenoon and got another load of bass-wood lum-ber. Took it out to Dover this af-ternoon and left it at my unckle George Matthews’ shop. Took a con-siderable portion of this load for Mr H. Fairchild mostly inch stuff. The very high wind of yesterday has scarcely subsided to day Much damage seems to have been done yes-terday. November THURSDAY 28 1895 I went down to Thomas Jack-sons this mor-ning to see about geting a buck sheep, Failed to get one how-ever, Called at Mr. C.W. Smiths on the way. Started the plough again this afternoon, in the front field. Did not find the ground in very good shape owing to the frost still in the ground. Maggie and her neice, Will’s daughter went out to Dover this afternoon. November FRIDAY 29 1895 �We killed our only hog this forenoon. Had Addam F. to help us; also Mr Awford. It took us the forenoon. Ex-pect to have about fore four hun-dred pounds of pork from the one hog Helped Mr Awford get up threshing wood this afternoon from John Marr’s new ground Heard to night that Mr Silver-thorn had died to day from an accident. November SATURDAY 30 1895 The weather has been very stormy to day, so much so that we have not been able to work out of doors very much. I went out to Port Dover this evening to see Bro. Joh Jon-athan Ellis but as he had gone to Hamilton I had to come home without seeing him af-ter all. December SUNDAY 1 1895 Went out to the Port this morning takeing Maggie with me. The Lynedoch minister Rev Mr Row preached to us both mor-ning and eve-ning very ac-ceptably. Contrary to our usual cus-tom we went up to our friend’s W.J. Carpenter’s and had dinner staying with them until the evening service in our church. Had to come home in the rain however. December MONDAY 2 1895 Stormy weather continues to be the order of the day, so much so that I have been unable to do any outside work through the day. Snow has begun to come in good earnest. Have been do-ing chores and little repairing jobs most of the time to day. Went out to Port Dover this evening to see Bro Ellis and found him at home this time. December TUESDAY 3 1895 I went up to Simcoe this forenoon, mostly to settle up an old debt to Ivey and Allen of Jarvis. Succeed-ed in geting it entirely out of the way through Bro Ellis’ assist-ance. Paid a note to H.H. Groff also, that has been of long standing, though not a very large one. Had a rather serious time get-ing settled up at the Bank. It took all the afternoon. December WEDNESDAY 4 1895 Went out to Port Dover this morning to settle up with several parties there, a most desire-able privilege. Paid Mr. P. Law-son a small debt and two or three other’s, others, in part. Left a note of Wilson Porters at Mr C.W. Smiths on the way home. The threshers have been here to day and I have been helping them this afternoon. December THURSDAY 5 1895 We finished up the threshing this forenoon. Mr. Awfords Nick buck-wheat turned out very there was ninety Bu from machine. Have been get-ing cleaned up and &c this af-ternoon. Mr. Fargies machine left us this afternoon The weather still keeps cold and wintry. Have been greatly blessed of late with the presence of the most High through His Spirit. Praise God December FRIDAY 6 1895 �Owing to the continued Winter weather I find it necessary to fin-ish puting things altogather in readiness therefor. Succeeded in get-ing an Oxford-down ram of George Ryerse to put with our flock of five or six ewes, this morning. Got a load of Saw-dust, and banked up our cellar with it, this afternoon. also a load of wood from the woods. My wife went up to Simcoe this after-noon. December SATURDAY 7 1895 Jim and I worked in the woods this fore-noon at cut-ing wood. This afternoon how-ever James Hlcomb {Holcomb} was here with his wife, so we did not get to the woods as we intended. There has been some in-dications of a change in the weather to day, a light thaw accom-panied by rain having taken place. December SUNDAY 8 1895 Went out to church as usual this morning take-ing my wife and Bertha with me. Our own min-ister officiated in his usual interesting way. Had a very good time in our class-meeting also. Went over this evening to hear Bro Ebersole. Always feel benefited in at-tending the ministrations of this good brother. Believe him to be an Is-raelite indeed. December MONDAY 9 1895 I started off for the woods to day again got five loads drawn besides geting a lot cut. Mr Aw-fords have been helping part of the time. Went over to Mr. Awfords this evening, to settle up with them but spent the evening in visiting with them instead. We intend trying it over to mor-row evening if nothing hap-pens. December TUESDAY 10 1895 Maggie and I went out to town this morning, on some Special business. I went mostly to settle up with Mr Edmondson which was ac-complished in due course; &, without any trouble. Found that I owed him some fifty dollars yet. Had a visit from John and his father this evening, mostly to settle up the Summers bus-iness. December WEDNESDAY 11 1895 Owing to stormy weather this fore-noon we did not do anything besides chores. This afternoon however, the storm has a-bated somewhat and we have got to work in the woods at cuting woods to burn. Mr. Awford and John have pro-posed to help me build a basement under our driving barn next Summer for roots and feeding cattle through the Winter December THURSDAY 12 1895 Have spent most of the time too day visiting with our relatives Nora and A.G. Rose at their new residence in Lynn Valley. They have only lately begun to occupy this new home. The weather has been very cold and Wintry, so that our ride to Lynnvalley & back was any-thing but pleasant. The roads also were quite rough. Found our friends very comfortable in the new home. December FRIDAY 13 1895 �I worked this forenoon at sun-dry jobs, the weather was very cold. This afternoon Mr Awford and John have been helping got some straw drawn from the stack to the drive-barn for feeding to the horses. The weather has been moderating this afternoon, somewhat. Close winter weather has been the order of the day ever since it began. December SATURDAY 14 1895 I went up to Simcoe this fore-noon takeing Dottie with me as far as A.G. Rose’s. Bought a nice quarter of beef at four cts per pound, Hind quar-ter. Took dinner with my old friend G.W. Lemon, who I am glad, to know is quite well. He is working away as hard as ever at canvassing and has deliv-ered me from the necessity of undertakeing the same. December SUNDAY 15 1895 Took my mother with me to church today. Our own minister officiated as usual. We are having a spell of warm weather is now in progress, & seems likely to be of some du-ration. Went over to Mr Ebersoles meeting this eve-ning, and had a very good time. The Lord being with us. Sent My wife and Bertha out to church in Port Dover this evening. December MONDAY 16 1895 Mr Awford and his two boys have been killing a beef to day, also a couple of piggs. I have been engaged at sun-dry jobs, there being several such waiting this some time, for a chance to get done. The warm spell that be-gan on Satur-day last still continues; but, it does not seem to thaw so very much after all. December TUESDAY 17 1895 Have been get-ing straw from the stack in the barn-yard to the driving barn loft. Mr. Awfords have been helping. Find that our stack is saving very well and will likely have an abundance of fodder. We are still having a thaw with some pros-pect of its con-tinuation. The Good Lord Continues to give peace and the joys of Salvation. What more can one desire of. December WEDNESDAY 18 1895 Have been very buisy to day as usual at sundry jobs. The weather has continued to be quite warm and the snow is fast leaving us. Went down to jarvis this eve-ning to take the last batch of our onion crop to market. My wife went with me. Have mar-keted something like thirty six bush-ells of onions this season, from a small patch of ground. Roads geting very bad. December THURSDAY 19 1895 Took my wife and mother out to my friend W.J. Carpenters to dinner to day, Had a tedeous drive over the bad roads; but, enjoyed my visit very much, and so did all the others present, apparently. Had an interesting conversation with Mr Symington on matters relating to fruit-growing. We decided to try and organize a local fruit growers association for our own locality. December FRIDAY 20 1895 �Have been at home to day, and the weather has continued very warm. So I have improved the chance to make some re-pairs on the shed and bdrive-barn roofs. This has kept me buisy all day and did not get quite done either. Our late Winter weather has entirely departed the frost has even left the ground, and, of course, the snow is no-where to be seen. December SATURDAY 21 1895 We have had a very rainy day Since about ten-o’clock this mor-ning. Prepared our Spare turkeys for market this mor-ning and after-wards went out to Port Dover with them, so we had the benefits of a rainy drive. Went in to William Watts’es to get out of the rain and fortunatily got our dinner, although it did not stop raining in the mean-time Our trip was fairly a successful one. December SUNDAY 22 1895 The roads being very bad from yesterdays rain we did not go out to church to day as usual. The most of the family went over to hear Mr Eber-sole both mor-ning and evening however. Always feel ben-efited by hearing this brother preach His congregations are not large however to afford him much encourage-ment. Trust however that God Almighty will bless his labours amongst us abundantly December MONDAY 23 1895 Owing to an al-most incessant rain to day we could not work out of doors much So have been working inside & reading also. Have just fin-ished reading Father Chinaquay’s {Chiniquy} fifty years in the church of Rome. Though a very voluminous book requiring much time to read, feel well repaid for the time spent, though it has taken my spare moments for six months or more. December TUESDAY 24 1895 Rain has come again to day so that inside work has been largely followed by all of us. Noticed in the paper of to day that a cold wave was approaching us. Have been dig-ging some ditches the frost having entirely gone. This evening we have as usual been playing off Santa Claus for the children. Of course this reminds me of the time when I was young December WEDNESDAY 25 1895 To day being Christmas, we have of course been enjoying a hollowday, Having had an invitation to spend Christmas at unckle Johns we all went up there and had a very pleasant family gathering. The weather has Continued to be very warm and rainy, and the roads very bad. So the Christmas time has again come and gone as always before. December THURSDAY 26 1895 We have had an exceedingly heavy and Continuous rain since last evening un-til this. I have been buisy inside at sundry jobs such as mending har-ness &c. The weather has turned some-what coldr this evening and the rain has turned into snow. Have continued to feel strengthened by beleiving in the promises of my God. Feel the necessity of living close to Jesus the Lord and Bishop of my Soul. December FRIDAY 27 1895 �We have had a fine day to day after the rain and we have been trying to im-prove it as best we could. Mr Awfords and us have been cuting wood in the woods, We have had some of our neighbors in to Supper with us this eve-ning - Mr. Starling’s and Awford’s. Have been in the enjoyment of great peace and much assurance to-day, Indeed, what can there be more precious than this? December SATURDAY 28 1895 We have contin-ued to cut wood to day with the Awford’s assistance The weather is very fine and warm but plenty of mud. Went out to Dover this eve-ning, with a horse and buggy. Had a rather disagreeable time owing to the bad roads. Called to see Bro Elles in be-half of Bro. Aw-ford. The latter being in need of some assistance. Paid my Forresters dues also. December SUNDAY 29 1895 Went over to hear Bro Ebersole to day, the roads being so very nearly impassible as to keep us from going out to our own church. Went down to Mrs Clarks this afternoon takeing my wife with me on foot. Mrs C. has been very poorly for a long time with a bad sore on her head. There are serious indications of its being a Can-cerous tumour. Found her in a somewhat worse condition than when we last saw her. December MONDAY 30 1895 We seem likely to finish up the old year with abundance of rain. Have been cuting wood in the woods Mr. Awfords and us. although a part of the time it has been raining or snowing. Notice by late papers that a ter-rible state of things still prevails in Armenia. Thou-sands of the poor helpless Armenians are being slaughtered by the unspeak-able Turk. There seems to be no help for them. December TUESDAY 31 1895 The rain has ceased after all and the wind took its place last night from the West & North West. To day there has been very heavy cold winds all day. I have spent most of the time in the woods myself to day, Cuting wood &c. Jim has been helping as usual. The year has gone but, it has brought us many blessings. Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below &c. For more information on Courtland Olds, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource Courtland Olds Diary & Transcription, 1895 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Courtland Olds Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Norfolk County, Woodhouse Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1895 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Courtland Olds Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Blank Book Cover} {second page} The Canadian Pocket Diary FOR 1895. C.C. Olds TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY The BROWN BROS., Limited, MANUFCATURING STATIONERS. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> MEMORANDUM FROM 1894 NOVEMBER 1895 DECEMBER 1895 {rest of the page is the tables printed in such a diary, but is too difficult to decipher} {second page} January TUESDAY 1 1895 Have been cuting wood in the woods to day with Jim's help. The weather has been quite cold with some wind and occasional snow flurries. Have still a gracious assurance of acceptance, and am happy in His love. upon truth His presence makes any paradice and where He is is heaven. Am looking forward to greater victories, through Divine grace. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January WEDNESDAY 2 1895 Jim and I have been working out in the woods most of the time to day. I went out to Dover about noon to take my mother to a visiting party at Bro Cookmans, went out again this evening after takeing my wife with me. We went to hear Dr Sexton lecture on sleep and dreams while in Dover. He seems a very learned man & unusually capable as a lecturer {second page January THURSDAY 3 1895 Worked this forenoon at sundry jobs around the barn and house. This afternoon We we went up to my unckle A. Clarke Matthews, there being a family gathering there is house of unckle Caleb Matthews & wife lately arrived from Michigan where they live. We had a very pleasent visit together there. Weather rather cold. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January FRIDAY 4 1895 Snow fell last night; but, only in a moderate quantity, so sleighing has not come yet. Got up a load of wood for Fred this forenoon, also one for ourselves. Went up to the Lynn Valley hills this afternoon, for chop and flour, also corn & oatmeal. This weather has become exceedingly cold, being Zero weather to night, and likely to be a good deal more by morning. {second page} January SATURDAY 5 1895 Have had unckle Caleb Matthews to gather with unckles George, and Clarke Matthews with their families for to take dinner with us. It was mostly in honour of my unckle Caleb who lives in the state of Michigan and does not visit us, only about once in four or five years. Had a nice visit, with our relatives, & could not but think, how unlikely we are all to meet again in the same {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SUNDAY 6 1895 Have remained at home today, owing to rain this morning and the presence of my unckle and Aunt from Michigan. It has been raining most of the time today however and we were glad to have remained at home. Have been blessed with the presence of Gods Spirit in the devotion of the day His presence makes my paradise and where He is is heaven {second page} January MONDAY 7 1895 Went down to see Addeson Frollick this morning about helping me kill hoggs. Succeeded in getting him to help this afternoon, so we have at last got our hog killing done. The weather has moderated very much; and strange to say the snow has nearly all gone A considerable quantity of rain has fallen since yesterday morning. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January TUESDAY 8 1895 According to appointment my mother, together with Maggie and I went out to my unckle George Matthews for our last family dinner before the departure of unckle Caleb Matthews who goes with his better half for Michigan to-morrow. We had a pleasant gathering. There were present Unckle & wife, Unckle John & wife, Clarke & wife Wesly Matthews & wife Mrs Vail & two daughters besides a number of others. A group Photo was take before braking up. {second page} January WEDNESDAY 9 1895 According to promise I took George out to Townsend centre to day. The weather was rather cold but our ride was not a very unpleasant one Got to R. Longer's in time for dinner, And after a two hour's visit I started back. The roads are very good just now, but snow is about all gone, some ice remains however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January THURSDAY 10 1895 Owing to a continuous rain to day which by the way has partly frozen into ice as it came, I have been working inside most of the time at chores &c. Took belle up to new blacksmith shop for a set of horse-shoes. Have been rather under the weather with a severe cold, and am not improving any apparently to night. {second page} January FRIDAY 11 1895 Have been afflicted by a very severe cold lately. Have to help along do not have time to doctor it up very much. Got up some wood for ourselves and for Fred's this afternoon. He is still unable to leave the house owing to the inflamitory Rheumatism &c. Maggie and I went over to our neighbour John Maer's this evening for a visit. Had a pleasant time. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January MONDAY 14 1895 The weather is still stormy and Winter is here in earnest. I have been geting ready for drawing loggs most of the time to day. Thought to have got started to day but failed. Took my aunt up to unckle Johns this afternoon she having completed her sojourn with us for the present. Heard this evening of the death of Levi Lampkin, an old neighbour and friend. {second page} January TUESDAY 1895 Went out to Dover this forenoon after some necessaries, takeing my mother with me. Got home for dinner and this afternoon I have been geting up wood. Succeeded in geting up {illegible} cords. Sleighing is very good just now and we want to improve it as much as possible, in different ways. An old resident Mr Levi Lampkins died recently, yesterday I think. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January WEDNESDAY 16 1895 My old friend G.W. Lemon stayed over night with us last night. Have been bothered with a cold and sore throat lately and did not work much this forenoon on account of it. Got in three hickory loggs to the mill this afternoon for my unckle George Matthews, this afternoon, these being the first. Sleighing is very good just now and many are improving it. {second page} January THURSDAY 1895 Got up a load of wood for Fred's this morning, and took another hickory saw-log down to the mill before noon. Had Mr R Longer and Henry Cunningham's father to dinner. Had a pleasant visit with them but it kept me from geting a saw log to the mill. Got in two to day however makeing five in all so far. We are still haveing fine Winter weather & good sleighing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January FRIDAY 18 1895 Have been geting in loggs to day as usual. Got in four more makeing nine so far. Went out to Dover this evening takeing my nephew with me. Had a disagreeable ride both out and back owing to a terriffic snow and wind storm from the North East. Called at our ministers for a while and from there went to hear the Rev Mr May, at S.S. Convention in Presbyterian Church. {second page} January SATURDAY 19 1895 Jim and I have been working in the woods to day geting some more logs ready to draw and some more wood cut as well. The weather has been quite cold since the snow storm of last night. Found it almost too cold to work to day. We seem likely to have cold weather and plenty of sleighing for some time to come. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SUNDAY 20 1895 Went out to church this morning as is our custom, takeing my mother with me. Sent George and Bertha out this evening. Our Forresters lodge was out in full force this morning to our church. Bro Cookman preached to them, an excellent discourse, "Now abideth these three and the greatest of these is charity". He spoke very highly of the object of Forrestry. {second page} January MONDAY 21, 1895 Rain came last night, and has been falling at times to day. I have been to the saw-mill a couple of times takeing two loggs each time. Had to change my clothes twice as one of the results. It has some appearance of a January thaw. The snow has gone off very fast to day any way. To night a very strong SW wind is blowing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January TUESDAY 22 1895 I went out to Dover this morning in time for the seven o'clock train, My nephew George Cunningham started for home by that train. We had to face a terrific snow and wind storm nearly the whole of the way. but Got there in time for the train however. Called this morning at Bro Cookman's to see my old friend Mr Barr who of Brittish Collumbia Conference Found him in bed, but talked to him some. {second page} January WEDNESDAY 23 1895 We have had a very stormy and disagreeable day. Wind has been blowing almost a hurricane from the West. I have been drawing loggs down to the saw mill, as usual. Have only succeeded in geting three drawn to day. They were all large ones however. We seem likely to pay for the fine weather of the first part of Winter. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January THURSDAY 24 1895 The very cold and disagreeable weather still continues. Have had some snow & wind squalls to day. I have been working away at the saw-loggs to day as usual. have nearly finished drawing the logs that are cut & ready. Intend to cut a few more as soon as possible however, and to get them drawn before Winter closes DV {second page} January FRIDAY 25 1895 Took a couple of saw-logs down to the mill this forenoon. These two makes twenty four in all so far. Have only one more ready. I went out to Dover this afternoon with a load of hay which was sold to Henry Huffernan. Found the road to Dover much better than I expected. An East snow storm is raging to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SATURDAY 26 1895 Haveing promised to take out a load of hay to Bro Cookman to day, Jim & I got one on the sleighs ready but owing to a terrific snow and wind storm that has been raging all day was compelled to give up going as I had intended. The side roads are drifted terribly I am sure. Cannot help thinking of the sufferings of the poor in larger cities during such storms as this. {second page} January SUNDAY 27 1895 On account of the terriffic snow storm which has prevailed yesterday and to day including last night I we did not get to church to day as we desired. Have done what we could to improve to improve the precious Sabbath however and have felt that it was good to wait upon the Lord even in the seclusion of home. He meets us everywhere. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January MONDAY 28 1895 I have been digging a road through snow banks to day, in order to get out to the road with a load of hay for our minister. Hoped to have got through by noon; but found it impossible for it took until night. Hope however to get out to morrow. Had to dig about half the way to the road, some some places about five feet deep Jim helped me this afternoon. {second page} January TUESDAY 29 1895 After geting through with our morning chores I went out the lane through the snow drifts successfully with a load of hay for our minister. Got through with it all right and found them wanting for it. Am so thankful to find that my Heavenly Father opens up my ways from day to day for me. This is according to promise. Surely He is not a man that He should be or the son of man that He {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January WEDNESDAY 30 1895 Worked awhile this forenoon at repairing or making a new roller for the rear bob-sleigh have broken it last night. Had my friend W.J. Carpenter & family with our minister Rev Mr C. Cookman & we wife. Of course we had a good visit with our kind friends, having our last turkey for dinner in honour of their visit. Weather still cold with some falling snow. {second page} January THURSDAY 31 1895 Have buisy at repairing the roller of my bob-sleighs most of the time to day. Succeeded in geting it done towards night. Jim and I got a load of hay on the sleigh ready to take to town in the morning. Have adopted the plan of loading up hay after school in order not to keep Jim home from school for that purpose. The weather still keeps Cold and windy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February FRIDAY 1 1895 Took my load of hay out to Dover this morning and left it at Dr Hamiltons. Had to wait along time to help take off the load of hay. Had dinner at Bro Cookmans and a pleasant visit as well. Found the sleighing much improved since I went out the with the last load. Have been rather unwell to day from a sort of billiousness. {second page} February SATURDAY 2 1895 Have been buisy with Jim's help at cuting down some bass-wood trees, for saw loggs. We have cut down some three or four trees and got about five loggs cut ready for the mill. The weather is so cold that Jim could scarcely keep warm working. Did not make a very days work as a consequence. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SUNDAY 3 1895 Did not go out to church this morning, there being Quarterly meeting at Walsh to day. Maggie and I went out this evening however and heard Bro. Cookman. The weather is still very cold though not below Zero. Have not been without some of the benefits of the Sabbath though not privileged to attend morning service as usual. {second page} February MONDAY 4 1895 Spent the forenoon in making some repairs on hay rack besides doing some other chores. Went out to the woods this afternoon to work at cuting some saw logs from a lodged tree. Went back to the little barn this evening and put on a load of hay for Dover in the morning. My old friend G.W.Lemon came this evening. The weather is very cold these days. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February TUESDAY 5 1895 I went out to Dover with another load of hay to day. This time I took it to our minister being the third one for him. Had dinner with them at the parsonage. There was two funerals in the village today. One was Alex Patrae and other was Mrs John Hume. A son of William Dill had died this morning. {second page} February WEDNESDAY 6 1895 The weather continues very cold, Thermometer stood at thirteen degrees below Zero this morning, the coldest yet for the season. I have been working in the woods most of the time to day. Am cuting basswood logs now. Have succeeded in geting nine ready to draw. Would like as many more before I quit. Am so thankful for the great mercy and goodness of God to me. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February THURSDAY 7 1895 Have had a very rough cold day the wind being from the North East. The thermometer was at thirteen degrees below Zero this morning the lowest of the season so far. Have been cuting basswood trees into loggs to day notwithstanding the extreme cold. Got five more loggs ready for the mill to day. This was the day for Womans Mifsionary Convention Jarvis but our folks could not go on account of the extreme cold. {second page} February FRIDAY 8 1895 A terrible wind and snow storm has been raging for some fourteen hours, from the North and North West and still continues this evening. The thermometer stands below zero. I have not been prevented from working in the woods however and have succeeded in geting two or three loads cut ready to fetch home. Have not felt the cold so very much, although so extreme. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SATURDAY 9 1895 I had a visit from my unckle Clarke Matthews to day. He finaly bought an oak tree agreeing to give me fourteen dollars if not sound at the but, and fifteen if sound. It has been a terribly stormy day, the snow has been very much drifted. We were out of wood and I had to get up a couple of loads before Sunday. {second page} February SUNDAY 10 1895 On account of the snow blockade resulting from the terrific snow and wind storm of yesterday we could not get out to our usual church service this morning. Have been enjoying the blessed Sabbath at home however which is no small privilege sometimes. He meets with us even at home, in our devotions, sometimes. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February MONDAY 11 1895 Spent the forenoon in trying to dig snow in the lane in order to get to the road. Got discouraged however and opened a road accross the flat in the field by McBrides instead. Took a couple of loads bass-wood loggs to the saw-mill this afternoon, being the first of this kind. Have been rejoicing in my Saviour to day. In His great salvation. {second page} February TUESDAY 12 1895 Took my wife and mother up to Simcoe, to day, haveing some due - bills to trade out at the store &c. We had dinner at my cousins Mrs Harris. Went to see George Lemon about the job of delivering in the Spring. The general agt Mr Mackay wants us to take the job on a percentage this year. Have not decided together as yet. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February WEDNESDAY 13 1895 Worked this forenoon at some odd jobs arround the house, besides geting up a load of wood for ourselves. Took a couple of bass-wood loggs down to the saw mill this afternoon and after unloading these I loaded up plank and took them out to my uncle George's at Port Dover. Did not get home this evening until after seven however. {second page} February THURSDAY 14 1895 Got up wood for Fred this forenoon. This afternoon I went down to the saw-mill with a couple of bass-wood loggs. After geting them unloaded I loaded up a load of plank &c and took it to Dover delivering at my unckle Georges according to contract. The weather is rather fine just now. Brought a large cotton-seed-oil barrell home to night intending to make it into a cistern. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February FRIDAY 15 1895 I worked at geting up wood this forenoon; but this afternoon took a couple of basswood loggs, down to the saw-mill. After unloading the latter I got on a load of lumber for my unckle & took it out to Port Dover. This is the last of what was cut ready for drawing. Got through all right, though the sleighing is geting quite poor in places. Brought home a couple of my cousins with me on the bob sleighs. {second page} February SATURDAY 16 1895 Owing to the help of my boy, I have been able to use the cross-cut-saw to day. We cut up an old basswood tree this forenoon but only got one good saw-log; the ballance was wood. This afternoon we cut down an old hickory tree & west of the old barn or nearly. Started also to cut it up for saw-loggs. We are having a slight thaw just now. There is some prospect of its continuance. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SUNDAY 17 1895 Took Maggie with me this morning together with Jim, and went to church as usual. Our senior minister preached as usual, it being his Sunday. We were told in the class meeting that James Elles had been seeking the Saviour for the last fortnight & was glad to hear that he has been found of him. This proving the promise true with another case. {second page} February MONDAY 18 1895 Have been geting saw-loggs drawn to the mill to day. Took down six loggs in three loads, all basswood. This makes fourteen of this kind so far. The weather has been rather stormy to day and very disagreeable to work out. Am glad to think that my job of geting in saw loggs is so well advanced. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February TUESDAY 19 1895 I have been working in the woods to day geting hickory logs cut ready to draw. Got four more large ones ready and two White Ash for to morrow. Mr Alfred Beemer was here this afternoon to see if Bell was in Jail; but of course I could not pay him Had a serious letter from Will this evening from the C.P. requiring immediate attention. We went over to Jackson's to spend the evening. {second page} February WEDNESDAY 20 1895 I went out to town this forenoon g after geting chores done to see about sundry matters. This afternoon have been drawing loggs again down to the mill. Took one large bass-wood logg down, and got a large hickory log ready loaded for morning. There is apparently a change taking place in the weather. A strong south wind has been blowing nearly all day and still continues this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February THURSDAY 21 1895 Have had a very cold day, but not so cold but what we could work out-side. Have taken a couple of loggs down to the saw-mill and do not purpose takeing many more for this time. Had a letter from my brother in-law W.WA Ferguson about our business, requiring immediate attention Intend going to Delhi on Saturday. {second page} February FRIDAY 22 1895 Have been very buisy to day at geting up wood &c. Took my last log down to the mill this morning; or I suppose it will be the last for this season. The weather is becoming much more moderate of late, though not at all warm. Have had a very cold Winter since it commenced, with no January thaw at all. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SATURDAY 23 1895 After geting chores and some necessary work done, Maggie and I started for Delhi, geting to Simcoe about dinner time. Took the latter at G.W. Lemons and arrived in Delhi about the middle of the afternoon at W.A. Fergusons After doing some business with him and takeing tea with them we drove over to Wyecombe, where we arrived at about nine this evening. {second page} February SUNDAY 24 1895 Bec Maggie & I have been with father and mother in Wyecombe to day. There being a strong indication of a storm we thought best to steer for home to night. So we started about five o'clock in the evening. Arrived safely at bed-time and found the family all well and everything right. Jim has done our chores for us during our absence. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February MONDAY 25 1895 Have been geting a grist of wheat and of other grains for chop ready to take to the mill to day. This afternoon however I have been trying to clean up bluegrass seed but succeeded very poorly. Got a small quantity of Alsike seed for my work however. The weather is somewhat mild to day, and a thaw is in progress. {second page} February TUESDAY 26 1895 Went up to the Lynn Valley mills to day, after flour, oat-meal and C. wheat. Fred went along with me, and as he wanted to go to Simcoe to see the doctor I went with him. Took dinner at unckle Dan's Found them all well . Saw a Mr Awford who asked me to let him have a part of the farm to work on shares. I rather liked the appearance of the brother & think of makeing enquiries about him. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February WEDNESDAY 27 1895 As soon as we could get ready this morning, my wife and I started for Charlotteville. Took dinner with my unckle Henry Olds, and went on afterwards to J.W. Matthews, where we arrived safely, finding them all well. A thaw has been in progress to day and it to night it is being accompanied by rain & a warm south west wind. {second page} February THURSDAY 28 1895 As Maggie & I had stayed over last night at our relatives in Charlotteville Mr Wesley Matthews, on account of rain; we left there this morning for home in good time. Called to see Mr John Awford one the way however, with refference to his coming down to take a part of our place to work. Had a long tedious ride home the sleighing having become very poor on account of the present thaw. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March FRIDAY 1 1895 Worked this forenoonat sundry jobs, too numerous to mention. This afternoon I have been cuting wood in the woods. Had a rather disagreeable time both in going and in returning from the woods owing to the water in the gullies & the snow in the lane, where I had to go. The thaw has ceased however and we seem likely to have winter for a while again. {second page} March SATURDAY 2 1895 Have had Jim home to help me to day and I have tried to improve it as best I could, at sawing wood with the cross-cut saw in the woods. He has improved very much this Winter as a sawyer and I can do almost as much as a man with his help. Had Mr Awford here to day to see about working a part of the farm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SUNDAY 3 1895 Owing to the almost impassable state of the roads we have not been able to get to church to day as we desired. The day has been a delightful one, and until towards night was quite warm. There is some appearance of snow this evening which will likely come before many hours. We have enjoyed the precious hours of the holy day at home as best we could. {second page} March MONDAY 4 1895 Owing to a snow storm, mostly from the North East, which has been raging all day I have not been able to get up wood as I intended; but have been makeing and an axe-handle besides doing sundry other jobs. There is quite a heavy fall of snow on the ground to night, makeing very wintry again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March TUESDAY 5 1895 I have been as buisy as possible to day at geting up wood &c. The snow of yesterday has improved the sleighing very much and it is not likely to lay on the ground very long at this time of year. Feel rather anxious to get up our summers wood before long, for the Spring is advancing & its work will soon be here. {second page} March WEDNESDAY 6 1895 I have been helping my neighbour Jame Hom thresh to day. Had a pretty dirty job, it being mostly clover-seed, and to night I am rather unwell from the dust. The weather is moderating somewhat and a thaw seems likely to follow very soon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March THURSDAY 7 1895 Was rather unwell last night on account of the dust in threshing yesterday. Begin to fall feel all right again however. Went down to the saw-mill with an oak log or but of an oak tree about six ft long for barrow stuff. Got up three loads of wood for Fred this afternoon also. Got a card from bro Awford this evening also a letter from Mary Jane. {second page} March FRIDAY 8 1895 Met with a misfortune with my bob-sleigh this forenoon when drawing an oak but log out of the woods. Broke the tounge right out; so will have to put a new one in before using again. Have tapped some sixty trees this afternoon The sap started very well but it soon froze up when evening came. Weather is rather windy & disagreeable. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SATURDAY 9 1895 Went out to Port Dover this forenoon, after some supplies & to take some out. Brought home some twenty five new sap pails besides other tin ware from the G.W.S. The weather to day has been quite cool and very windy. Wind has been in the south most of the time Settled up with Dr Hamilton while in town and think I will not soon have to settle up with him again. {second page} March SUNDAY 10 1895 Owing to continued bad roads there being neither sleighing nor wheeling just now, we did not get out to church to day. The time seems long for we have been there so little this Winter. The Good Lord has been with us at home however; and we find it good to serve Him every-where, both in public and at home. Glory to God in the highest. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March MONDAY 11 1895 It has been very cool to day, even Wintry. Sap has scarcely started at all. I have been all day geting the bob-sleighs repaired up ready for use to morrow. Went up to the black-smith shop with Belle however to get a shoe set. Have been happy in His love to day. Feel that it is good to trust Him. "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee" {second page} March TUESDAY 12 1895 Have been engaged at sundry jobs to day as usual. Am doing the best I can to get wood ready for summer. There is no present appearance of Spring much less of sap weather. Have been down to my unckle Joe McFells to spend the evening. Took Maggie and the children with me. Had a very pleasant evening with them. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March WEDNESDAY 13 1895 I went down to the saw-mill this forenoon to see about sawing. This afternoon have been working at cuting and drawing wood. Got up a couple of loads. The weather is rather cold and wintry there has been snow falling this afternoon. My old friend G.W.Lemon has been with from the midle middle of the afternoon & is staying over night with us. {second page} March THURSDAY 14 1895 The weather has become very cold again, almost Zero, I should think. I have been cuting wood in the woods with all my might, Our wood-pile is quite small yet. Had a letter from Bro. John Awford this evening stateing his willingness to come and work the half of our farm on shares at the halves. He is to take about a hundred acres. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March FRIDAY 15 1895 I went down to the saw-mill this morning to draw in loggs for sawing. Got about half or more on th rollway. This afternoon I have been geting up wood from the bush that was cut yesterday. The weather continues cold and very wintry. We do not seem likely to have sap weather for some time to come from present appearances. {second page} March SATURDAY 16 1895 Having had Jim to help me to day, have tried to improve the chance as much as possible in cuting wood. We got a pretty good pile cut and ready to draw. Sent a letter to Mr Awford to day with refference to our proposed working of the place. Did not feel satisfied to have him come without a more diffinite agreement so I have have asked to see him again before he moves. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SUNDAY 17 1895 My wife and I went out to church this morning. for the Have been longing to get out this long time and were prevented by bad roads. Bro Cookman preached to us, and, as usual felt much edified by his discourse. He has just buried his eldest daughter down at a place near Toronto. He has borne testimony as to the all-sufficiency of Divine grace, both for himself & daughters. {second page} March MONDAY 18 1895 I went down to the Saw-mill this morning to pile lumber. Did not get over half done piling what was sawn. This afternoon have been working in the woods tapping trees &c. The sap started to day for almost the first. Had one of Mr Awfords boys here to dinner. They seem anxious to get settled. Weather keeps cold though warmer to day than usual. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March TUESDAY 19 1895 Got up a couple of loads of wood this forenoon & this afternoon have been tapping a few more trees. The sap started up very well for while, but about four this afternoon it froze up again. Fell to cuting and spliting wood for a while after that. Bro Awford came this evening to see me again about the proposed takeing up part of the farm. Thomas Jackson came this evening also. {second page} March WEDNESDAY 20 1895 Having had a letter from my brother-in-law W.A. Ferguson re. a change in our Mortgage, I went up to Simcoe this forenoon to see lawyer Wells about the matter. The prospect seems good for makeing a change somewhat favourable as to reduced rate of Interest. Took Fred up to Simcoe with me to see the doctor about his arm. His report from the doctor was not altogether favourable. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March THURSDAY 21 1895 Have been working again to day, mostly at cuting and spliting wood most of the time. The weather is still rather cold with the usual North wind, so that sap does not run at all excepting for a short time in the middle of the day. There will no doubt be a change soon however. {second page} March FRIDAY 22 1895 Went out to Dover this morning, Maggie and I, taking Mildred with us. Was surprised by a registered letter from Sarah to day with some money. It has been so hard to get money this Winter. Had our old and Esteemed friend Mrs James Berry to come to day for a visit. Have been working in the woods this afternoon, mostly at re-tapping trees. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SATURDAY 23 1895 Have been trying as best I could, to make the most of Jim's help to day. We have been cuting wood in the back woods. When not looking after sap. The latter has been running to day, very well. It has indeed been the first warm day since Spring opened, and the trees have for the first time been thawed out, all of them. Our friend Mrs Berry left us to day. {second page} March SUNDAY 24 1895 Maggie and I went out to church this morning notwithstanding the very bad state of the road. The young minister officiated it being his turn. Did not go to the house of God in vain, for we were blessed by our attendance. Have been realizing in a precious degree the presence of my Heavenly Father. His presence makes my paradice and where He is, is Heaven. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March MONDAY 25 1895 Have had stormy disagreeable weather to day, so have been working inside at cleaning alsike besides doing some other jobs. Maggie and I went over to Freds this evening, to do some setlling up. Got along all right, although a rather difficult job. Having nearly two years to consider. The Good Lord has been graciously with me to day, owing me as his child. {second page} March TUESDAY 26 1895 Finished cleaning up the alsike seed this forenoon besides doing some other jobs. The weather has been rather cold and stormy so I have been working in the woods this afternoon most of the time. Mr Offord came this afternoon witha load of his household goods, this being his first As Fred's have not removed from the house yet he seemed disappointed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March WEDNESDAY 27 1895 Have been sowing cloverseed this forenoon in the big field by McBrides. This afternoon have been cuting woods in the wood for summer use. Do not make very much headway alone however. The weather is very Cool and rather disagreeable for the time of year. Sap does not run very much and does not seem likely soon spring. {second page} March THURSDAY 28 1895 Worked in the woods this forenoon, but this afternoon went out to Dover mostly to attend a special Q Quarterly Board Meeting to consider the propriety of inviting Mr W. W. Baer of British Collumbia Conference to be our minister. An invitation was finaly carried though with considerable opposition. Finished settling up with Fred this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March FRIDAY 29 1895 Owing to continued cold & stormy weather we have not been working in the sugar bush. Have been cuting wood this afternoon and this forenoon sowing cloverseed in the big field by McBrides. Maggie and I went down to Jabez Marr's this evening to see about geting a girl for Wellington Carpenters. {second page} March SATURDAY 30 1895 This being the day for Jim to be home, I have been trying to improve the chance afforded for his help at cuting wood for summer's use. Have spent the whole day in as industrious a way as possible. This evening I have been gathering sap as well. Found enough to fill all three milk cans with what we had gathered before. Weather very cold and windy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SUNDAY 31 1895 Went out to church this morning takeing my wife with me. Bro Cookman officiated, it being his Sunday. Thought best to See W.J. Carpenter before going home, so drove arround that way. Found him in a helpless state owing to to an accident from runing a fork tine in his foot. Took dinner with them before going home. A cold disagreeable wind from the East has been blowing to day. {second page} April MONDAY 1 1895 Maggie and I went up to Simcoe this forenoon to see about our Mortgage, having a chance to rearrange the loan from the C.P. Company and to get it into private hands and at a lower rate of interest. Feel sure that the way has been opened for us by a kind overriding Providence, in our present difficulties. Took dinner with unckle Daniel Olds. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April TUESDAY 2 1895 Got up a load of wood for Fred's this forenoon & tooke down the bob Sleighs which took till noon to fix up again. Feel very much tried with them at not leaving the house so that Awfords can move into it. Have been working in the woods this afternoon at gathering sap and geting ready to boil to morrow, all being well. Sap has started again to day. {second page} April WEDNESDAY 3 1895 Have been buisy in the bush to day, at gathering and boiling down sap. Maggie has been trying to help me part of the time. Had a nice lot when done and could scarcely carry it home although very thick. Did not get through until about eleven this evening. We are haveing very disagreeable Cold raw East winds now, Which it is rather disag unpleasant to face. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April THURSDAY 4 1895 Worked in the bush this forenoon, geting up wood and loggs besides gathering sap. Got Jim started nicely at boiling while I went up to Simcoe this afternoon, to see about the matter of our mortgage. Took my mother along with me. Saw W. A. Ferguson at the Sir Line Station A promised to see the C Pec. Co for me when in Toronto. Found the sap all boiled down and strained when I got home this evening. {second page} April FRIDAY 5 1895 Have been buisily engaged this forenoon in tapping maple trees This afternoon have been gathering sap. Had about two milk cans full. This evening I went out to Dover Calling at my unckle A.C.M. on the way. Found my old friend L.G. Morgan ready to come home with me and of course I brought him along. A Strong East wind has been blowing of late. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SATURDAY 6 1895 Have been boiling down sap to day with all our might. My friend L.G. Morgan of the "Maple leaf" Port Dover, who cam out with me last night, has been enjoying himself in the woods with me. Succeeded in geting through at about nine this evening. Had a fine lot of syrup when done. We are evidently on the eve of a change in the weather, from cold to warm. {second page} April SUNDAY 7 1895 Owing to the presence of my friend L.G Morgan mostly did not think it best to go out to church to day. The weather has been somewhat showery however - and very warm. It seems likely that warm weather will continue now, that it has been so late in comeing. Have endeavoured to improve the opportunities of the day as best I could. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April MONDAY 8 1895 Went out to town this morning to take my friend L.G. Morgan who has been visiting with us since Friday evening last. There was a fine April shower last night and to day. The weather being very warm warm. Have been working in the woods this afternoon most of the time. Found the sap still flowing in spite of the warm weather. {second page} April TUESDAY 9 1895 Rain has been falling most of the forenoon of to day, so I found odd jobs to do inside. This afternoon however it cleared off and I have been gathering and boiling sap in the bush. The flow of sap has kept up remarkably well considering that there has been no freezing nights for nearly a week. The sunshine of "His" countenance has been resting upon me today. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April WEDNESDAY 10 1895 I went up to Simcoe this forenoon on some business with the bank also to see Wells & Innes re the matter of our mortgage transferr from the Canada Permenent to private holders. We have had a considerable delay already on account of the Company refusing to give us a detailed statement before sending away our check. We think they are trying to claim more than is due them. {second page} April THURSDAY 11 1895 Have been buisy to day as usual. Worked in the woods this forenoon at cuting wood & at some other work. Went up to Simcoe this afternoon to see Wells & Innes about word from the Canada Permanent . Found that the statement had come and was more accurate than I expected it would be. The Good Lord has been so faithful in fulfilling his promise to his servant of late. vis. " I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honour him". </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April FRIDAY 12 1895 This being Good Friday, we have had unckle Daniel Olds and wife with Florence & Mifs Collins to visit us. I have been boiling down sap in the woods and they all helped us until dinner, for their own enjoyment. Had rather a fine batch when done. Rain has been falling this afternoon, a fine April shower. Am so thankful for showers of blessing from the Divine & Infinite. {second page} April SATURDAY 13 1895 Have been working at Sundry jobs this forenoon. Found that a considerable quantity of water had fallen yesterday makeing it necessary to empty the sap pails. This afternoon Jim and I have been working in the woods geting our summer wood cut ready for use. My unckle A.C. Matthews came to day with some money paying for the oak tree bought in the winter. It was to be fifteen dollars if sound & fourteen if not, that is four ft from but. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SUNDAY 14 1895 Went out to church this morning takeing my mother with me. Bro Cookman was our minister & as usual gave us a good discourse. Did not realy enjoy the service as much as I should like, owing mostly to a drowsiness that came over me during the meeting. We are thankful to see the roads geting good again. {second page} April MONDAY 15 1895 Maggie and I started for Wyecombe this morning as soon as we could get ready. Got to Simcoe at about noon. Got to Mr Fergusons at about four this afternoon. Found Mr & Mrs Ferguson away from home, but we were fortunate enough to find some provisions to satisfy our hunger. Had tea at Mr Manerys afterwards. I came home to night after Seven 0'clock. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April TUESDAY 16 1895 We have at last had our tennant house vacated to day. Fred and his family got moved out by noon. Have been looking for our new tennant Mr John Awford to day, but they have not as yet put in an appearance. Have been much interested this evening in reading reports of speeches in Haldimand, re Manatoba school question. The election comes off to morrow. {second page} April WEDNESDAY 17 1895 Spent the forenoon in doing sundry jobs, spliting wood & working arround the tennant house About noon Mrs Awford and her two daughters came, with a small load of moveables. I have been working in the woods this afternoon at cuting and spliting wood. Mr Awford came towars night with another load of goods. So our help has come at last. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April THURSDAY 18 1895 Worked in the woods this forenoon for the last time this Spring, that is at cuting wood. This afternoon began cuting or rather trimming apple trees. Mr Awford's moveables came again to day another load. Had a short visit from Willie Holcomb and his new wife this evening. He was married last monday and is on his wedding trip. His home is in Buffalo N.Y. {second page} April FRIDAY 19 1895 Have been drawing wood from the back woods to day, the ground being hard enough to bear up now. Seeding time has apparently come at last. Some of the neighbours have already begun Bro Awford brought down another load of moveables to day He has still a load or so more to fetch down, when possible. The weather is warm and dry. Every prospect of a seed-time soon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SATURDAY 20 1895 Mr Awford got started in the N.E. Corner field to day at seeding or rather at geting the ground ready to sow. Worked at sundry jobs this forenoon. Went up to Simcoe this afternoon after a calf from my unckle Daniel Old's for which I am to pay him a dollar. Found my wife and children at Florences ready to come home. Found the the C.P. Company had not accepted the offer tendered them a few days ago. {second page} April SUNDAY 21 1895 Maggie and I went out to church in Port Dover to day as usual takeing Jim with us. Our junior minister officiated and with more than usual acceptance. Have great difficulty of late to keep from going to sleep in time of service., No matter how much I fight against it. My mother went home with Florence to Simcoe this evening to stay a week or so. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April MONDAY 22 1895 Mr Awford and his son John have been working in the N.E.Corner field to day, where we want to sow oats. This afternoon however the former went up to Glenshee after stock &c. So I started Jim with the harrow being anxious to keep the two teems going. This is the first time that Jim has ever drove a teem or a harrow either. I have been working in the woods at gathering sap pails & pluging auger holes &c. {second page} April TUESDAY 23 1895 Have been exceedingly buisy to day. Finished pluging maple trees this forenoon besides geting in a pit of turnips. This afternoon I have put away our hams & shoulders and afterwards been geting in potatoes from the garden pit. Jim has helped Mr Awford with the teem to day. He being away himself after stock &c to his old house. John has of course been driving the other teem. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April WEDNESDAY 24 1895 Went up to Simcoe to day, calling at Mr Samuel Sandens on the way and had dinner with them. Went to see Thos R. Nelles about insurance &c also Wells & Innes about the state of our loan. Found that the latter had not made any further progress. A gale of wind has been blowing to day, the South West, makeing disagreeable and even dangerous driving. {second page} April THURSDAY 25 1895 I have been trimming trees in the back yard to day. Towards night was greatly surprised to find from H Fairchild that Fred had sued me for the ballance due him. I never could have thought that Fred would have treated me in this way. Was never sued before and never want to be again. I suppose it is for my good to have to pass through the experience. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April FRIDAY 26 1895 Mr Awford and I worked this forenoon at geting out manure from below the drive barn to the onion patch in the garden by tenant house. This afternoon I have been helping John run water furrows in the North East corner field, besides triming a couple of apple trees. My mother returned from Simcoe this evening, She has been visiting there for a week or so. {second page} April SATURDAY 27 1895 I went up to Tyrell this morning to see F.Kitchen takeing Maggie with me. My visit to Fred did not amount to anything however as he was determined to have the money due him at once. Went out to town this afternoon to see about some matters relating to trees &c. Found that they had not put in an appearance as yet. Have been feeling rather blue of late. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SUNDAY 28 1895 Went out to Dover this morning takeing my mother with me. Our old pastor and friend Rev John Saunders officiated with his usual acceptance. We took dinner with Mr & Mrs Archie Reid who have just lately moved to Dover. My unckle Daniel Olds was there with aunt Nellie. Enjoyed the service to day very much. Had much need for such a blessing. {second page} April MONDAY 29 1895 I started in good time this morning for Simcoe to see about our mortgage transferr. Found that it had not been accomplished yet with no better prospect than before. Went on to Delhi to see Will about the matter with little satisfacton. He consented to help me raise some money for Fred however which will bring some ease of mind for a while. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {duplicate of previous page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May WEDNESDAY 1 1895 Have been as buisy as possible geting onion seed sown, and apple trees trimmed &c to day. G.W.Lemon came this evening with Delivery papers for Port Dover and Simcoe, and the word of tree's arrival. So our business has begun in earnest. Have been filling out blanks this evening for delivery to morrow by both of us. Mr Awford began ploughing the ten acre field to day. {second page} April TUESDAY 30 1895 I have engaged this forenoon at fixing fences mostly around the back part of the place. This afternoon have been triming apple trees as usual. Find the orchard in great need of pruning, so great indeed, that I fear it will not all get done this time. the season being already so far advanced. Maggie and I went out to town this evening after garden seeds &c. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {duplicate of previous page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May THURSDAY 2 1895 Had our old friend G.W. Lemon over night with us last night. He started delivering notices for Simcoe delivery this morning. I began at the same work for the Port Dover delivery on Monday next. Found the trees in at the station this afternoon. Succeeded in geting all the notices for Port Dover Delivery out this evening. Faith lends a realising light. The clouds disperse the shadow fly. {second page} May FRIDAY 3 1895 { page is either blank or really really lightly photocopied. Nothing legible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SATURDAY 4 1895 This being the day of our delivery in Simcoe, I remained with G.W. Lemon's over night, in order to be there this morning. Have had a tollerably good delivery to day, the great majority of the orders being paid by cash. Have had a pretty hard day of it altogether - there being a large number of orders to arrange for in different ways. At home to night in good time. {second page} May SUNDAY 5 1895 Went out to church this morning and took Mr Awfords family partly with us for the first time. Had the young minister to preach to us, with rather more than usual acceptance. Had a good time waiting upon the Lord at the close of the preaching service in a fellow-ship meeting, this being the first Sunday in the month. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May MONDAY 6 1895 Having had a considerable number of trees left on hand yesterday I have been arround and trying to sell those left. This was rather the delivery day in Port Dover, Have usualy had George Lemon with me at least part of the time, but this time have been alone all through. Occupied the Norfolk house barn and got along very well, except for the usual few. {second page} May TUESDAY 7 1895 Have been out nearly all day to day delivering from place to place the orders not called for yesterday. Their number was not great but had to travel a long distance to dispose of them. Took Maggie with me for the sake of company which made it much more pleasant We drove more than a mile below Nanticoke just for one mans order and a small one at that. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May WEDNESDAY 8 1895 Went out to Dover this afternoon in order to go on A.W.Smith's fishing excursion over to the cotages. The Alderson got us there at about four o'clock this evening and we started fishing at once. I only caught one fish this evening however. Bro. Cookman and Bradford Bowlby with his boy Allie were my fellow boat men. The latter two had a good catch this evening Weather very fine. {second page} May THURSDAY 9 1895 Slept with Albert Gilbert in the club house at the cottages last night. Got up at about three o'clock this morning and went to fishing. Astonishing to relate the fish seemed to bite as well as in the day time. Succeeded in catching about forty fish before the Alderson came for us. Were determined by the steamer geting on a sand-bar something like three or four hours. Got in to the Port at about six o'clock however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May FRIDAY 10 1895 Started at geting plum trees this forenoon. Found them in fairly good condition, the fibrous roots were rather dry and shriveled up however. Succeeded in geting something over twenty set out through out the day. It rather tedious hard work to set out fruit trees in our old sod, and our has to be so very particular about it. Had a short visit from our minister this evening. {second page} May SATURDAY 11 1895 Continued to plant out plum trees this forenoon most of the time. Rain fell part of the time preventing work. We washed sheep this afternoon with several of our near neighbors. Towards night it began to be cold. We seem likely to have a cold spell now of an uncertain length of time. Went out to Dover this evening after a couple of tree boxes, also some necessaries. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SUNDAY 12 1895 Went out to Quarterly meeting in Port Dover, this morning, takeing my mother with me. Bro. Cookman officiated for the last time, as our pastor. This being his last year. Had a very good time, the Lord being with us and that to own and to bless. Had dinner with bro William Smith after service. Weather has become very cold, when we consider the very high temperature we have had so long. {second page} May MONDAY 13 1895 Jim and I got started at our job of seting out plum trees this morning again. We succeeded in geting out some tw twenty three trees this forenoon. This afternoon I went up to Woodhouse chapel to attend our Quarterly business meeting. A goodly number was present It was decided by resolution that Port Dover and Woodhouse appointments be restored again to a circuit. Bro A.W. Smith fought against it tooth and nail. Took tea with unckle Holmes. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May TUESDAY 14 1895 Rain has been falling moderately most of the time to day. Our tree seting was compelled to lay over for another day as a consequence. The rain was much needed however and will do much good. The heavy frost frost of Sunday night last has done untold damage to garden truch. Do not think that anything else will be damaged. {second page} May WEDNESDAY 15 1895 Jim and I have been seting out plum trees in the orchard again to day. Succeeded in geting some forty more in the ground, leaving a small ballance for to-morrow. I have found on examination that the terrible freeze of Sunday night last has destroyed about all the plums and cherries for this year. Apples and pears are injured some and grapes a good deal. The latter may sprout out again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May THURSDAY 16 1895 We have kept on with our tree planting to day as usual. Have got pretty well along with our job so that to morrow we shall expect to get through, for this time. There has been a very decided change in the weather since the frost of Sunday night last. It is very cool and windy. My neighbour Mr James McBride has been telling me that such a change would come. {second page} May FRIDAY 17 1895 Jim has continued to help me to day as usual. We succeeded in geting our trees all set out this forenoon. This afternoon Jim and I have been fixing fences along the creek and at some other points where most needed. We find that our fences need but little repairing this spring which is not always the case. Weather quite comfortable and fine. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SUNDAY 19 1895 On account of rain last night and this forenoon we did not get out to church this forenoon as we intended doing. Maggie and I went out this evening however, there being a special song service in our church. Bro Cookman officiated. Was pleased to learn this evening that our request to have the circuit divided had been accomplished at the district meeting. {second page} May SATURDAY 18 1895 Have been very buisy to day with Jim's help drawing manure for the plum-trees just set out, and mulching them well. We succeeded in geting them all in good shape for growing thought it took us until night. Frank Marr and his Sister Bertha came this evening and are staying over night with us. There is some appearance of rain this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May MONDAY 20 1895 I have been very busily engaged at sundry jobs to day mostly at fixing fence however. The weather keeps quite cool with nightly frosts which have so far been harmless excepting the disastrous one of Sunday night now a week ago. Noticed to day that much damage had been done to the young clover in streaks besides wheat also in places. {second page} May TUESDAY 21 1895 Have been buisy this forenoon with Jim's help at picking up and burning brush from the orchard this afternoon. I went out to Dover and arround on a collecting tour for on Delivery account. We took tea at my friend W.J . Carpenters. Succeeded very well and will not have to got out again this year, I hope. Have been reading the Word with proffit of late, especially especialy re. the chastening of the Lord. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May WEDNESDAY 22 1895 My wife and I went up to Simcoe this forenoon for different purposes. One was to see about geting seed peas to sow the ten-acre field. Found them at Mr Edmonds in Simcoe. Made a bargain for eighteen Bu at 80 cts. Made out a paper at Wells & Innes for a small additional loan to cover contingencies arrising from the transferr of our load from the Co to private parties. {second page} May THURSDAY 23 1895 Have been very buisy as usual to day. Did some repairing in the house this afternoon. Besides have trimmed the young apple trees for this year. Worked this forenoon at repairing fence arround the door-yard most of the time. The seems to be warmer weather in store for us, For even to day we are having it very much milder than heretofore. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May FRIDAY 24 1895 Have been buisy to day as usual. This forenoon at sundry jobs and this afternoon at shearing sheep. Bro Cookman & his wife came at about four o'clock and put a stop to my sheep shearing. We were glad to see them however, for this will be our last pastoral visit from Bro Cookman it may be for all time. This being the close of his last year. {second page} May SATURDAY 25 1895 Worked most of the time to day at sheep-shearing. Had only five to do to day however. Have been harrowing the garden for a fiew potatoes this afternoon & geting the front garden ready to plant with corn as well. Awfords have been planting corn in the field by Jim Challands to day. The weather is somewhat warmer of late. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SUNDAY 26 1895 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing my wife and Mildred with me. Bro. Awford's family also went out takeing Bertha and Jim with them in our democrat. Bro Cookman officiated for the last time before conference, and we do not expect to hear him only once more. We are very sorry to see him go away. His ministry has been so acceptable. {second page} May MONDAY 27 1895 Have been working in the kitchen most of the time to day geting it partly ceiled up with thin pine lumber, instead of puting on plaster. My old friend G.W. Lemon came this evening, so I had to go to work at the Delivery papers at once. Have spent the evening at Home makeing very fair headway. Weather quite cool to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May TUESDAY 28 1895 Got through with my delivery papers this morning. I trust in a satisfactory way to all parties concerned. Maggie and I went up to unckle Holmes Matthews to day this being his seventy eighty seventh birthday. There was a large number of people present to celebrate the birthday of my dear old unckle. We came by Pt Dover, and went also. {second page} May WEDNESDAY 29 1895 Mr Awford went up to Simcoe to day after some seed peas. He also took a grist to mill for himself and us. I sent a feiw bushells of wheat with him which he old for me at a dollar per bushell. This is the first dollar wheat we have sold for some years, and seems something like. I have been very buisily engaged in the kitchen geting it plastered and ceiled up to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May THURSDAY 30 1895 Did not get Do done plastering in the our kitchen &c until nearly noon to day. This afternoon I have been planting early potatoes. My wife and Bertha have been papering the kitchen, and have just finished this evening. There is another change in the weather to report. It has become quite warm again as well as dry. {second page} May FRIDAY 31 1895 I prepared the front garden patch this morning for planting to corn and got the corn in this afternoon. Our friend Mr Reemer is with us this evening The weather is wonderfuly warm for this time of the year, as well as dry. There seems but little prospect of rain somehow. Awfords are begining to drill in the ten-acre field to peas to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SATURDAY 1 1895 Went up to Simcoe this forenoon takeing our wool crop with us. Sold the latter at the Woolen Mills at 20 c per pound. Exchanged eight pounds of wood for four pounds of stocking yard untwisted. Had dinner with G.W. Lemons, & spent some time over our Delivery returns. Drove on to Wyecombe and got there at about five o'clock, finding the folks at home. The weather is very warm, even sultry just now. {second page} June SUNDAY 2 1895 Spent the Sabbath with my wife's father and mother went to the Bethel church with them this afternoon, when we heard a local preacher John Holtby. The usual after service followed. Felt much edified in worshiping with this people. "The best of all was God's presence was with us. We came home after sundown, the weather being very hot through the day; but pleasant and cool at night with moonlight. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June MONDAY 3 1895 I have been buisily engaged to day at manuring our grape vines and some young fruit trees arround the house. Got all through this evening and ready for something else to morrow. The thermometer has registered ninety four degrees of heat in the shade to day. The ground is geting rather dry and rain is much wanted. A protracted summer drought seems to be in order. {second page} June TUESDAY 4 1895 I have been buisy geting up wood from the woods this afternoon with Jims help and part of the forenoon. Think that we have enough now to last us until Fall now excepting our threshing wood, which we purpose securing at once, so as to be in readiness when the time for useing it comes. There is much appearance of rain this evening and it is much needed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June WEDNESDAY 5 1895 We were blessed by a beautiful fall of rain this forenoon which was very much needed. Busied myself during the forenoon in making repairs of different kinds. Went down to John Marrs chopping this afternoon to get some threshing wood cut up ready to draw not being able to lay over and fences this Spring has shut us off from this usual source of supply. {second page} June THURSDAY 6 1895 Have been geting up wood from John Marrs chopping to day for threshing wood Jim has been helping me, Also George Awford. We have succeeded in geting up six loads behind the barn. The late rain had cleared away and another cool spell has followed almost Cool enough for frost There is a considerable injury to wheat reported by the late frost in different localities. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June FRIDAY 7 1895 Worked this forenoon at cuting and helping get up wood for Mr Awfords, his boy George having helped me get up threshing wood yesterday. Have been geting the wood from John Marrs chopping. This afternoon Jim and I have been getting out manure to put arround the young apple trees in the orchard This has been almost our first chance to do this work. {second page} June SATURDAY 8 1895 Have coupled our job of manuring young apple trees this afternoon with Jims help, after a long time. Went out to Port Dover this evening taking my mother with me. Had a letter from my old friend W J.W. Mackay of St Thomas stating that his only son had just died from the effects of Gas. Went out Find by to days papers that the price of wheat is still on the rise. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SUNDAY 9 1895 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing Bro. Awford with me. This is the first time since he came that he has attended our church in Port Dover. Bro Cookman officiated as usual Was pleased to hear that he would continue with us until the end of the month. Heard my old friend Bro Ebersole this evening. His subject was Have you recieved the Holy Ghost. {second page} June MONDAY 10 1895 Worked this forenoon at fixing fence accross the creek by McBrides with Jims help. This afternoon I have been digging a hole in the ground on the west side of our kitchen for a new cistern, the old one having given out entirely. The weather continues very warm and dry with but little appearance of rain. The Good Lord continues to comfort my poor soul with is presence. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June TUESDAY 11 1895 I have been digging for a cistern to day, succeeded in geting the large Blue oil barrel in place to night. The weather still keeps warm and dry. There is some appearance of rain to night however. We were fortunate in having in having two new cows to day. Have been looking for them to come in this long time, but in vain. "The Lord is my helper." Glory to His name. {second page} June WEDNESDAY 12 1895 Have been very buisily engaged at the cistern and contrary to my expectations it has taken until this evening to get it completed. Think however that my job is a rather permanent one. We seem likely to have rain soon there being every indication of it to night. Began feeding the two new calves tonight and had very good success with them, to start on. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June THURSDAY 13 1895 Finished cleaning up after digging our new cistern this forenoon This afternoon have been working at repairing the horse-rake preparitory to starting haying, which Mr Awford propose to do to morrow. They are begining this early in order to try to get some cloverseed from the field. The crop is a very light one, so light indeed that we fear being able to gather it with the horse rake. {second page} June FRIDAY 14 1895 I have been very buisy to day geting our old horse-rake fixed up for work. Had to put in two new shalves besides some other repairs. Went down to Jarvis this evening, to take little Flora to the horse doctor Was affraid of a rupture, from being hooked by a cross bull. the farrier assured us however that this was not the case. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SATURDAY 15 1895 Jim and I worked in the garden this forenoon at hoeing corn. This afternoon I went out to Dover, mostly to see about geting a note in the hands of Bro. Montgomery in proper shape to satisfy the latter. We had tea for the last time with our Dear Bro Cookman and family. We are so sorry to see them go. Went down to see the harbour works this evening. {second page} June SUNDAY 16 1895 We did not go out to church this morning as we intended doing our horses being rather disorganized for driving especially little Flora. Maggie and I went up to over to the Sunday School nearby and the remainder of the day have spent at home trying as best we could, to improve its precious moments. Bro Awford was over this evening and gave us the benefit of his company. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June MONDAY 17 1895 Jim and I have been hoeing corn in the garden by the road to day. Got our potato crop hoed also, by night. There seems to be no present indication of rain; but everything except hay seems to be growing notwithstanding. Awfords have finished cuting the clover-field back of their house for the first crop hoping to get a second crop for seed erelong. {second page} June TUESDAY 18 1895 Jim and I continued to dress out the garden and onion patch this forenoon. Got it done. So the former went to school again this afternoon, and I got started got another job Am making a new waggon tongue for one of our old waggons We have had only one waggon all the spring on account of two waggon tongues being entirely disabled, but now hope to have an other soon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June WEDNESDAY 19 1895 Have been exceedingly buisy to day, makeing and Ironing off a new waggon tongue. Got it done all right and a new stoneboat nearly completed as well. Am thankful off that while I was not able to get this jobs done in their propper time, four different reasons, an opportunity has come for geting them done before the very buisy season of haying and harvest. {second page} June THURSDAY 20 1895 Worked this forenoon at sundry jobs such as finishing the stoneboat &c. This afternoon I have been working on the sideroad with one team and Jim for driver. This being his first work on the road. As Mr Awford & his done one half of our road work this year we have only six to do ourselves. Rain began falling at about five o'clock & drove us away home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June FRIDAY 21 1895 On account of rain this forenoon, or rather the appearance of rain, for it did not come after all, we did not go on the road as we intended. But this afternoon Jim and I got at it again, in good earnest. Mr Awfords have about done their share of the road work this year. Our rain was a very meager one after all but will be a great benefit to growing crops. {second page} June SATURDAY 22 1895 It has taken Jim and I with one teem all the time to day to get in statute labour for this year. Am always relieved in my mind when this or even any other duty is performed Have been blessed in an unusual degree with the presence of my Father. The usual experience of the past has been mine today. His presence make my paradice & where He is is heaven. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SUNDAY 23 1895 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing my mother and Jim with me. Our dear Bro Cookman officiated for the last time in the morning service. The subject of discourse was The older brother of the prodigal son, of the parable given us by our blessed Saviour Some excellent lessons were given us in the discourse. {second page} June MONDAY 24 1895 I have been fixing fence along the East side of the New ground pasture field to day Mr Awford and John have been helping me. This forenoon however we worked awhile at spliting rails in the back woods to use in repairing fences arround the pasture field We were blessed with a beautiful shower of rain this morning. Just what was needed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June TUESDAY 25 1895 I have continued to work at fence - building and repairing until the middle of this afternoon, arround the new ground field - Mr Awford & John helping. Went to the blacksmith shop this afternoon to get repairs on the buggy &c. There still seems to be every appearance of rain but still it does not come. Am still in the enjoyment of a precious sense of acceptance with the Divine and Infinite. {second page} June WEDNESDAY 26 1895 Got started this afternoon at cuting the field back of the barn where we expected to have had Alsike, but owing to the peculiar seasons, last year and this, I do not think it worth cuting for seed, and scarcely worth cuting for hay, but as hay is going to be very scarce owing to the frost & dry weather it seems necessary to save all we can, even the poorest. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June THURSDAY 27 1895 I have been cuting hay in the field back of the barn to day, owing to the peculiar state of the crop from the frost and dry weather after, it is very hard to cut & the crop very light as well. Can scarcely cut an acre without grinding the mowing machine knives There has been showers to the north of us to day but none here. {second page} June FRIDAY 28 1895 I have continued to work away in the field back of the barn to day. Owing to the great difficulty of cuting have not made any great headway however. The field is only a little more than half done to night. We have had every appearance of rain to day but no rain has come. The greatest summer drought that we have ever seen, has come. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SATURDAY 29 1895 I kept on cuting in the field back of the barn this forenoon, but this afternoon I had Jim at work with the horse-rake while I have been cocking up the hay. We will have some hay after all, but not much alsike. The latter is both short and scatering, though evidently well filled. Did not got through until late this evening. {second page} June SUNDAY 30 1895 I went out to church this morning takeing my wife with me. The young man tried to preach to us on "Jesus wept" but I could scarely see that any points were made. I fear very much that this young man has been called to preach and yet he has put in his term of probation and is now going to college. My wife and mother went out to hear Bro Cookman this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July MONDAY 1 1895 I cut the remaining portion of the field back of the barn this forenoon. This afternoon I went out to Dover, takeing my wife and two children with me. There was a very large crowd of people gathered together there, it being Dominion Day. Was somewhat set back by a demand from F Kitchen through the clerk that the small ball. owing him be paid right away. {second page} July TUESDAY 2 1895 We finished rakeing and cocking up the remaining portion of the field back of the barn this forenoon Jim & I went out to Port Dover to accompany a small fishing party out in the lake in honour of our minister & his family on the eve of their departure. It was got up by my friend W.J.Carpenter. We had a very pleasant time, althoug some of us got quite sea sick, from rough seaing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July WEDNESDAY 3 1895 Got to work this morning at drawing in hay from the field back of our barn. Jim has been doing his first loading for me and is doing very well. Our hay is so very short and fine that we do not make much headway having only six small loads for our days work. The weather keeps very dry and warm in the daytime but rather cool at night. My mother had a quilting to day. {second page} July THURSDAY 4 1895 I have been very buisy geting in hay from the field back of the barn to day. Jim has been my only help & he does first rate for a boy of his age. We got in five loads to day and six yesterday. They were very small ones however. The hay being so short as to render it impossible to get heavy loads on the waggon. It still keeps very warm and dry, very good haying weather. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July FRIDAY 5 1895 Jim and I got in our last load from the field back of the barn except rakeings, to day. Rather this forenoon. This afternoon he has been rakeing over the field while I went out to Port Dover, takeing my mother with me. I succeeded in geting some eighteen dollars from Mr Lawson to pay a ball owing F. Kitchen. It did not quite complete the the job however. {second page} July SATURDAY 6 1895 We finished geting our rakeings from the field back of the barn safely housed this forenoon. We took more pains than common on account of the great scarcety of hay. Went out to town this afternoon takeing my mother with me. Went to Mr P. Lawsons for a small loan to cover Fred Kitchens ball Did not get quite enough however, I afterwards found and was sorry. Some four dollars are still behind. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SUNDAY 7 1895 Owing to the very heated state of the air & not feeling very well I did not go out to hear our new minister to day Bro Awford went and was much pleased with him. We went over to the church at home this evening however and heard a young Bro Templeton preach very acceptably. This evening The Bro. prayed for rain in his closing prayer and very appropriately it seemed to me. United prayer must bring the blessing down. {second page} July MONDAY 8 1895 Worked this forenoon at sundry jobs, delayed going to cuting hay in the orchard on account of the occasional sprinkle of rain until this afternoon; but, the rain failed to come after all. Cleaned up the last of our wheat and sent it to the mill this afternoon. Was able to let Mr Awfords have six bushells for their bread besides about eight bushells for our own. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July TUESDAY 9 1895 Have been moving hay in the orchard to day, the crop is an exceedingly light one however, and cut very hard. We have it all cut but about an acre to night. Wheat harvest is upon us, & would almost do to cut to morrow. Rain has failed to come again it has cleared off and become quite cool. The drought has made havoc in general of the hay crop & pasture. {second page} July WEDNESDAY 10 1895 I just about finished cuting hay in the orchard this forenoon, & Jim has been rakeing up this afternoon with the horse-rake. I have also been cultivating potatoes and corn this afternoon. Was just informed of the sudden death of old Hugh Pascoe who has lived near us for some years He was a drinking man & I fear was poorly prepared for the change. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July THURSDAY 11 1895 Jim and I have been working away at our haying as usual to day. I have been mowing arround the fences with the scythe this afternoon, while Jim has been rakeing and cocking up for me as fast as I could cut. We were blessed with a beautiful shower of rain this afternoon, which has freshened up everything greatly. {second page} July FRIDAY 12 1895 Have been working away with all our might to day, cuting the swale in front of orchard. Got it all cut and had a fine crop there too. Jim has been rakeing and puting up for me as fast as I could cut with the scythe. Had a short call from our old neighbour boy Willie Ebersole this afternoon. It is twenty years since he left us and he has now become a minister of the gospel. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SATURDAY 13 1895 We were blessed with a rain this morning and last night which rather hindered our haying, so I went up to Renton after twine before-noon. Got one hundred lbs of Brantford twine at $7.50 per 100 lbs. payable first Oct. We got the hay in this afternoon from the orchard Had about two loads of very good hay. George Awford has been helping us get it drawn & in barn. {second page} July SUNDAY 14 1895 Took my wife and mother with me out to Dover this morning to church as usual. We heard our new minister Rev Mr Bennet for the first time as our pastor. He seems to be an able speaker in different ways, not in appearance however, for his is rather insignificant as to the latter particular. Heard our old neighbour boy Willie Ebersole this evening. He is quite a preacher also. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July MONDAY 15 1895 I have been working all the forenoon at geting the binder ready for harvest Succeeded in geting to work with it this afternoon on the hill in the field by McBrides Made very good headway for the first. George Awford has been helping me in harvest to day. He has used the cradle and raked and bound mostly on the steep hilsides. {second page} July TUESDAY 16 1895 On account of rain we did not do anything at our harvest this forenoon; but this afternoon we have been seting up sheaves Jim and I, while George has been cuting with the cradle when we could not work the binder and binding it by hand: The rain has thoroughly wet the ground and that for the first time since more than a year ago some of our neighbours say. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July THURSDAY 18 1895 Have been buisly engaged to day in cuting the field of wheat next to McBrides to day. George Awford has been seting up sheaves for me, all day. We have left about a half days cuting for to morrow in this field. Where the wheat is ripe it begins to shell some, but there are a great many green spots in both fields. The precious Saviour has been my strength and stay. His promise to come int unto us and to sup with us has been in some measure verified of late. {second page} July FRIDAY 19 1895 We began working the binder this morning in the field next to McBrides. The ground was rather wet but soon dried off. Succeeded in geting the field about half done to night. Had a serious time in geting the binder adjusted for the very short wheat. It is not all that way, however; but a considerable proportion of it is. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July FRIDAY 19 1895 Finished cuting the field by McBrides with the old binder this afternoon. Got moved over to the other field in time to cut an acre or two besides. George and John cut arround the front field by the church this forenoon and bound it up for me. Mr Awford has bee shocking up all day and all that is cut has been shocked up. We have still some seven or eight acres to cut yet and it is raining tonight. {second page} July SATURDAY 20 1895 On account of a heavy rain that came last night we were not able to continue our harvest work to day. I have been doing the necessary work however and this afternoon have been cuting some with the cradle, geting ready for the binder in the front field by the store. Had a visit from Mrs and Mr Clarke to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SUNDAY 21 1895 Went out to our usual morning service in Port Dover this morning takeing all except my mother with me. The sermon was short and to the point. The lesson taught was a good one and seemed to fit my Case. Text "And when the evening was come men came a rich man of Arimathea". The minister pointed out that God always provided for any emergency, at the right time in the lives of His people that put their trust in Him. {second page} July MONDAY 22 1895 The ground being rather wet for harvest work we did not get started until this afternoon. George Awford has been helping me for the afternoon. Got along nicely & we are expecting to be ready to draw in our wheat after to morrow. Our front field is quite a good deal better than the field by McBrides for this time. Some prospect of fare weather now. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July TUESDAY 23 1895 I have been busy with the binder again to day geting the remaining field all cut and up in shock by this evening. George Awford has helped me as usual. We have been geting ready for drawing in our wheat with two teems this to morrow, since our days work was done, repairing the old rack &c. Am satisfied with the goodness of His House, and merciful care, from day to day. {second page} July WEDNESDAY 24 1895 We have been drawing in wheat from the field by McBrides to day. Succeeded in geting in our twenty loads by night. Have had Mr Awford and his two boys helping us to do we have used two waggons, Jim has helped me in the barn. Rain has come again to night and our wheat drawing will be likely to cease for a day or so. An intense desire prevades my soul to spend all my days only for Him. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July THURSDAY 25 1895 On account of the rain that fell last night we were not able to get to work at our wheat hauling until this afternoon. Had Jim rakeing this forenoon however while I went arround seting up sheaves. Our usual help came to our assistance this afternoon, and we succeeded in geting ten more loads safely housed with their help. {second page} July FRIDAY 26 1895 We got to work again this morning at drawing in wheat. Succeeded in geting all through except a part of the rakeings. We had forty loads altogether except the rakeings. Mr Awford and his boys helped as usual until about three o'clock this afternoon when we finished. Feel very thankful for these harvest mercies and blessings. Surely God is good to his people. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SATURDAY 27 1895 On account of the fine shower that fell last night we left off working at our harvest to day. Got ready this forenoon, and this afternoon Maggie and the children went with me up to Wyecombe, on a visit to my wife's Father's. Arrived there safely at about dark, finding the old folks well and glad to see us. Found them in a rather discouraged state from poor crops. {second page} July SUNDAY 28 1895 We have enjoyed the Sabbath with our dear relations very much. Got all ready for church but, my brother Will came & we thought best not to go. Drove over to Delhi in time for the evening service however and went to the Presbyterian church with Will's. Felt somewhat edified with the discourse of the brother that preached, even if he did read his sermon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July MONDAY 29 1895 Wife and I stayed with John's last night and this morning I went out back of Delhi with Will. Noticed the effects of the late drought everywhere. The rains have evidently come in time to save the potato crop as well as corn & hungarian grass &c. We came home this afternoon calling a short time in Simcoe. Found my old friend G.W. Lemon in a very depressed state of health. {second page} July TUESDAY 30 1895 I have been cuting grass arround the field by McBrides to day. Have had Sam Sterling helping me. We succeeded in geting done cuting and part of it put up ready to draw. Our old friend Mrs D.W. Horton came to visit us this afternoon & took tea with us. She reports Mr Horton being quite poorly. Another fine rain came last night and everything is growing finely. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July WEDNESDAY 31 1895 Have been geting in our wheat rakeing to day. Had Sam Starling to help us until it was done, which was at noon. I have been cuting out fence corners this afternoon and cocking up what was cut yesterday in the big field by McBrides. The weather is quite cool, just now, some indications of a frost; but it may not come. {second page} August THURSDAY 1 1895 I have been working as hard as ever, trying to get the fence corners cut out and some patches in the front garden where there is some grass and weeds that will make good hay. My only help to work has been Jim. He has been cocking up wheat I cut yesterday. The Good Lord has been with me to day. I do so desire to walk with Him continualy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August FRIDAY 2 1895 I have been cuting out fence corners to day as usual of late. Have also been cuting the grass in the yard arround the house intending to make hay out of it for feeding horses. The crop is everywhere a poor one; but then we get some hay besides the cuting of stray weeds which are thus prevented from going to seed. It also makes the place look much more tidy. {second page} August SATURDAY 3 1895 Owing to a rain last night wed could not get to work at drawing our hay until this afternoon so I kept on cuting until noon. We have succeeded this afternoon, Jim and I, in geting all the hay drawn from the different fences & garden patches that I have been nearly a week cuting with the scythe. But of course the crop was a very light one, and not unlike the hay cut in June for size &c. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SUNDAY 4 1895 Went out to the Quarterly meeting in Port Dover takeing my wife and mother with Mildred along. Had a rather enjoyable season together waiting upon the Lord. The ministers text "Hitherto Thous has helped me", seemed very appropriate. It suited our case any way. Had dinner at Mrs Clarkes on the way home. We met Mr D.W. Horton & wife there. The former is quite unwell. {second page} August MONDAY 5 1895 Spent the forenoon in geting ready to plough which I did this afternoon in the field back of the barn. The ground is rather hard to plough in places but is moist after all. Mr Awford has just finished ploughing his new ground field to day. He intends sowing that field to wheat as well as the ten-acre field. This will make some twenty six acres in all. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August TUESDAY 6 1895 Got started in good time with the plough this morning; but on account of a shower had to quit about ten. Did not work more than half the time this afternoon from the same cause. We were surprised to day just a little before noon to see my neice Leilia, now Mrs R. Shearer, turn up. Her husbands two sisters brought her down. We were very glad to see her, after her long absence. She now lives in Milwaukee Wis. {second page} August WEDNESDAY 7 1895 Have been very buisy with the plough in the field back of the barn to day. On account of laying off for to morrow thought best to do all I could to day. Leilia has been with us and they have all been buisy geting things in readiness for a pick-nic to morrow out to Port Dover. We expect to see Robert and his people there. This will be our only chance at present. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August THURSDAY 8 1895 According to Leilia's wish we all went out to Port Dover this forenoon in order to spend the day there pick-nicing. Leilias husband Dr. Robert Shearer with his brothers sisters and parents were there besides quite a number of our other friends and relatives. So we had a very pleasant day altogether. Was very favourably impressed with the Doctors family and am inclined to think we will have to visit them. {second page} August FRIDAY 9 1895 Got to work again at my ploughing in the field back of the barn this morning. Have had a very warm day, so that it was impossible to make much headway. It has looked like rain nearly all day; but only a few sprinkles have come so far. The Lord has been a comfort to my poor soul again to day. Am so thankful to have found such a friend. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SATURDAY 10 1895 I worked at ploughing in the field back of the barn this forenoon as usual. This afternoon I went up to the oat meal mill and had Jim to rool what had already been ploughed in my absence. There seems likely to be very good crops of corn, potatoes and peas after all the long summer's drought. These crops are growing very rapidly just now. {second page} August SUNDAY 11 1895 Went out to church this morning as usual, takeing Bertha and Jim with me. We were caught in a shower when going out and, in a very heavy thunder storm when comeing home. Were fortunate in not geting wet however. The young minister from Walsh officiated in our church; our own minister haveing gone to Walsh to hold Quarterly meeting, the young man not being ordained. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August MONDAY 12 1895 Got started at the plough again this morning in good time. There was a very havy shower this forenoon which made the ploughing go much better afterwards. The rains are having their effect upon all our late crops and it seems likely that they will average pretty well after all. Have rejoiced in God my Saviour while at my work to day. He owns me as His child. {second page} August TUESDAY 13 1895 My ploughing still keeps me buisy, and seems likely to for some little time to come. The late rains have had a very good effect on the soil for ploughing, and on account of this the labour is not nearly so great as it would have been, if the dry weather had continued until the present. It is very warm also, as well as wet. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August WEDNESDAY 14 1895 Ploughed most of the forenoon in the field back of the barn as usual. At about eleven o'clock AM my old friend W. J Carpenter, with his wife and mother came to visit us. I set Jim to work with the teem afterwards rooling and harrowing with the disc. So have had a nice visit as well as rest from with these dear friends. Had a call from Mrs Arila Leaves this evening. {second page} August THURSDAY 15 1895 Have been trying my best to make up for last time yesterday. Did not finish my ploughing as I expected however; but got about all done but the headlands. The weather is very warm just now, especially for working a teem; and flies very bad. Mrs Leaves an old favourite of mine came to visit us last evening. She now lives in Toronto. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August FRIDAY 16 1895 I finished my job of ploughing the field back of the barn this forenoon or rather this morning, for Jim got the ball. of it rolled by noon. He has been driving the disc harrow for me this afternoon in the same field, and is geting along nicely. I have been doing some repairs on a harrow this afternoon geting it ready for use on our wheat field. {second page} August SATURDAY 17 1895 I went down to Wilson Porters this morning to help thresh. Have been helping them all day. There was a terriffic thunder storm this afternoon however that hindered us some. Frank Chrysler's hog barn was struck by lightning, set on fire and burned up with three hoggs. It happened that no other buildings were buildings were burned; though very nearly . The large Carr ferry steamer Shenango No 1 Came over this afternoon for the first time. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SUNDAY 18 1895 Went out to Port Dover this morning as usual takeing my wife and daughter with me. George was here and wanted to go home so we took him along also. Had a very plain discourse from our minister as usual this morning. This time about "It is good, for us to be here", He did not forget to show that the horse race & pleasure dance were bad places to be on account of bad company. {second page} August MONDAY 19 1895 I helped Wilson Porter thresh again this forenoon, makeing a day and a half altogether. His wheat turned out much better than he expected, having gone some twenty one bushells per acre. Should be very thankful if ours should go this much. The weather has become much cooler and was very windy to day. I have been harrowing this afternoon most of the time in the field back of the barn. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August TUESDAY 20 1895 I have been ploughing or rather harrowing the field back of the barn to day. The ground works remarkably well, owing no doubt to the long & very unusual summer drought It takes a good deal of harrowing to get it down however. Had a visit from Mrs Thomas Stringer or now Mrs Blakie this evening. She is rather anxious about us it seems. {second page} August WEDNESDAY 21 1895 I finished up harrowing the field back of the barn this forenoon This afternoon I started ploughing, a part of the bull pasture where we intend seting out fruit trees &c. Found the ground in good shape for ploughing, although a sod of more than forty years standing. Do not remember the time when this little field was ploughed. Weather very nice and cool. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August THURSDAY 22 1895 Ploughed this forenoon in the bull pasture field as usual. Owing to the shape of the field I find it rather tedious. This afternoon I took my wife and children out to town, to see the new transport, Shenango No 1. for the first time. This is her second trip over however. Was deeply impressed with the ponderous size and fine steem engines and other equipment of the new boat. An excursion came over to day. {second page} August FRIDAY 23 1895 It has actualy taken me all day to finish ploughing the northern portion of the bull pasture. It has never been ploughed before, my mother says. My father had it sown to wheat once and since then it has been into grass, it must be more than forty years now since the first crop. The weather has been quite warm to day, and the sweat has come to our brow. Have been passing through a severe ordeal to day on line of a family Jan. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SATURDAY 24 1895 Got started to work with the roller where I have been ploughing lately; but soon a shower of rain came & we did not do anything more for the day. I have had plenty of other work however. Have been cuting back our young peach trees according to directions of experienced growers. Maggie and I went out to town this afternoon, Called to see the threshers onthe way home. {second page} August SUNDAY 25 1895 Owing to one of Jobs Comforters having visited me in a rather painful part of the body I did not think best to go to church this morning but sent most of the other members of the family Maggie and I went over to hear Rev Bro Ebersole however, who comences his years pastorate in our neighbourhood to day. Believe him to be a good meaning brother and hope to see much good result from his work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August MONDAY 26 1895 I have continued to work with the teem to day as usual. Finished rolling and harrowing the ground accross the lane from the house this forenoon This afternoon have been harrowing the field back of the barn with the disc Found the grass comeing up in great shape Have been realising in some measure the goodness of God to me. Would like to be more thankful. {second page} August TUESDAY 27 1895 I have as usual been working with the teem to day. The field back of the barn is engaging my attention just now. The grass is very hard to keep down owing mostly to the late frequent rains. Maggie and the children with Bertha went up to unckle Robert Culvers to day. They report the family all well and having had a nice visit. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August WEDNESDAY 28 1895 Have continued to work at discing the field back of the barn to day. Did not succeed in geting over the field although I fully expect to. It has been very warm, even sultry, and the flies very bad on the horses. There is another beautiful shower come to us to night and vegetation is progressing rapidly. {second page} August THURSDAY 29 1895 On account of rain last night it was impossible to finish my job of discing the field back of the barn. So Jim and I have been piling manure in the barn-yard. This afternoon we got out a few loads to the hill back of the drive-barn where we purpose makeing a garden for different products - mostly southern Sweet Corn. Maggie went out after Maude Crysler this afternoon who is now visiting us. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August FRIDAY 30 1895 I have continued to work at geting out manure to the hill back of the drive-barn to day as usual. We are anxious to get the barn yard cleaned up for the new straw stack, before the threshers come. The weather has become quite warm since the rain, and vegetation continues to make rapid growth. {second page} August SATURDAY 31 1895 I went up to Simcoe this forenoon. Took a {illegible} of butter to the market in hopes of selling for money. Stayed there for an hour or more after which I took it to the store after all; but got the money all the same. Had some business at the Bank which being transacted, I arrived at home a little after noon. Have been geting out manure from the barn-yard again this afternoon. Went up to Cryslers to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SUNDAY 1 1895 Took my mother and the two children Jim & Dottie with me to church this morning. Had an old pastors colleagues Bro Prudham to preach to us which he did very acceptably. Had an excellent fellow-ship-meeting after the preaching service with a very large attendance. The other members of the family went out to church this evening. {second page} September MONDAY 2 1895 We have been geting our barnyard cleaned up this forenoon Jim has been helping me. This afternoon I have been working with the disc harrow on the field back of the barn. Have had a very serious time trying to kill the grass. The frequent rains have been the principal cause however The big Shenango No 1 took out a large excursion to Conayot to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September TUESDAY 3 1895 Have been very buisy with the teem to day trying to get over the field back of the barn with the disc Harrow. Got nearly done this evening with this job. It seems likely that we will be able to subdue the grass pretty well after all if we keep on Maud Chrysler has been visiting us lately. {second page} September WEDNESDAY 4 1895 I have been harrowing in the field back of the barn this forenoon and this afternoon I have had Jim driving the teem. Maggie went to the train at Jarvis this morning after her cousin Ida & her husband W. Booth. I took the latter down to the port this afternoon to see the big Steamer Got quite a ducking while there. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September THURSDAY 5 1895 Did not work this forenoon on account of the wet weather. It has continued to be wet and lowery all day. Our friend Mr Wallace and Mrs Ida Booth who came yesterday Ha have been with us to day & I have visited with them most of the time. They went away this evening however for Jarvis Toronto, Maggie took them down to Jarvis. The threshers came to night. {second page} September FRIDAY 6 1895 We have been threshing our wheat to day John & Jame Feargue have been our threshers. Their machine went of well and did good work. Had the following hands to help, vis - Addam Frollick, W. Porter's man, Thos. Jackson's man, Mr Awford & his two boys Mr Starlings Son Sam and our two selves. Our wheat turned out much better than I expected. Had 560 Bu of wheat from the machine, very good wheat. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SATURDAY 7 1895 Jim and I worked in the barn this forenoon, mostly at cleaning up a small load of wheat for a grist, and some of the load to sell. Just as I was ready to start Thomas Jackson came for some wheat for seed. I let him have a little over twenty five bushells. Took my load to Mr Shaws Mill & sold it there for fifty six cents per bushell. {second page} September SUNDAY 8 1895 Owing to a sore eye which came mostly from the dust in threshing I did not get out to church this morning as we wished. The day has been one of blessing however and, to God my exceeding joy, my soul has not ceased to offer praise for His great goodness to me. Went over to hear our young brother Ebersole this evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September MONDAY 9 1895 I went up to Lynn Valley this afternoon mostly to take a small load of wheat. Could not sell it there however so I took it to Simcoe and sold it for the same as recieved in Port Dover on Saturday last, vis - fifty six cents. Got caught in the rain on the way up but managed to get shelter. Had the Satisfaction of settling at least two small debts to day. {second page} September TUESDAY 10 1895 Went out to town this forenoon Wife & I prepared a couple of bushells of onions & I took them out to sell which I succeeded in doing to Mr Thompson for 90c in Coal Oil. Had the privilege of paying a couple more of my small but too numerous debts. Got a clear receipt from the Clerk for F. Kitchen who sued me last spring. This I consider a great deliverance from my Heavenly Father. This was my first suit & I hope will be the last D.V. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September WEDNESDAY 11 1895 Jim and I have been helping Mr Awford thresh his oats and peas this afternoon; or rather to day. We threshed five hundred of oats this after forenoon and seventy eight bushells of peas this afternoon Promised George Ryerse four or five loads of straw from the old stack by the ten-acre field at one dollar per load. He takes it this Fall and leaves the manure on the ground. Am writing to Mr Mackay for an agency to night. {second page} September THURSDAY 12 1895 Got to work at my old job of with the teem to day. Have been discing the field back of the barn to day. John Belbec was here to day and got thirty five Bushells of wheat. He agreed to pay for it by the first of April the same as I sold the ball. of wheat for. If my unckle George Matthews does not pay for the sawing by that time he is to keep his pay from the proceeds of wheat. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September FRIDAY 13 1895 I have continued to be very buisy with the teem as usual geting the field back of the barn ready to sow. The field is so grassy in places that I will have to go over it twice with the disc and once with the harrow, and probably with the roller before sowing Learned to night the Mr Clarke who married Mr David Jackson's widdow some years ago died this morning. {second page} September SATURDAY 14 1895 Nearly finished discing the field back of the barn for the last time this forenoon. Jimy got through with it and began harrowing this afternoon, while I went out to town. While there I called on the minister and did an errend for Mrs Clarke. Went over to the latters place this evening after Maggie who has been helping them to day. Mr Clarkes daughter Mrs Diffen came home with us to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SUNDAY 15 1895 My mother and I went over to Thomas Jacksons this morning for the funeral of the late Mr Clarke Our minister was there and conducted the service both in the house and at the church in Port Dover. The burial took place at the new cemetery above the village there was quite a large congregation in the church. David Horton was at Jacksons sick with a diarhea. {second page} September MONDAY 16 1895 I have been buisy again to day, with the teem trying to get the field back of the barn ready to drill. It has taken about all day to get it harrowed once for the last time. Think now that it will have to be rolled before drilling, to prevent puting in tood deep. Had James C. Holcomb to dinner with us to day. He was on his way to his home in Buffalo. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September TUESDAY 17 1895 I have been very buisy to day geting the field back of the barn rolled ready to sow with wheat to morrow. Fear however that I will be disappointed as the weather seems like rain. Mr Horton who came on Saturday last from Simcoe to Mrs Clarkes sick is in a very critical state of health he will never get up from his bed again alive. Went down this evening to see him. {second page} September WEDNESDAY 18 1895 Have been working at cuting corn most of the time to day. This forenoon it was too wet to do anything most of the time. Heard this afternoon that my old and highly respected friend D.W. Horton of North Pelham had died at his sisters residence, Mrs Clarkes at night A.M to day. Mrs Horton and Laverne came last night and were in time to see last of the dear life that had fled. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September THURSDAY 19 1895 I have been away nearly all day, attending the preliminary funeral of our dear friend the late D.W. Horton. We met at the house, Thos. Jacksons where our Bro. died, at eleven o'clock A.M. After a short service by our minister, we conveyed the corpse to Jarvis, on the way to North Pelham where he lately resided. I felt it a privilege to act as one of the bearers, which I did. Mr Horton was in his sixty eighth year. {second page} September FRIDAY 20 1895 I have been working with the spring tooth cultivator on the field back of the barn where we want to sow wheat. This is the third time that this field has been prepared for seed and were prevented from sowing by rain. Hope to get it in this time however. The weather is very warm as well as moist, so everything is growing nicely for the time of year. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SATURDAY 21 1895 Jim and I have been working with all our might to day, trying to get the field back of the barn drilled in to wheat. We succeeded in geting all done but about an acre. It did not cover as well as I would like. The grassy nature of the soil being much against doing a good job. Do not suppose we we will get any great crop on account of this grass. {second page} September SUNDAY 22 1895 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing my wife and Jim with me. Did not enjoy the service as much as other times. But feel that God has forgotten to be gracious to me. Went over to the neighbouring church in the evening. There seems to be some indications of good being done by the young minister lately arrived, W.Ebersole is his name. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September MONDAY 23 1895 Finished drilling the field back of the barn this forenoon. Got it furrowed out and the ditches partly cleaned. Jim helped me this forenoon; but this afternoon he went to school again. The weather has changed again to day. From summer heat it has become delightfuly cool and pleasant. We had a visit from our old friend & neighbour Peter Ryerse to day. {second page} September TUESDAY 24 1895 Have been cleaning ditches in the field back of the barn most of the time to day. Had Mrs and Mr Thos. Pickergill of Wyecombe here to dinner, so had to spend two or three house with them. They were on their way to Selkirk for a visit. The way seems strewn with difficulties just now owing to the low price of wheat, Scarcely know what to do. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September WEDNESDAY 25 1895 Went up to Simcoe to day takeing Maggie with me. Went to my unckle Daniels for dinner. Took a couple of bushells of onions with us but could not find sale for them in any of the groceries. Got our business all done that we went for. Weather still very warm & rather damp. Awfords finished sowing wheat to day. {second page} September THURSDAY 26 1895 Worked this forenoon at cleaning up a load of wheat. Took it to Jarvis this afternoon & sold at fifty eight cents. I found a new buyer there whose name was Smith. He is the miller I rather like him. Mr L.B. Fol(illegible) was here to day and I finaly concluded to allow him seventeen dollars for the Jackson ball. on his note. There was a heavy wind & rain storm last night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September FRIDAY 27 1895 Jim and I worked this morning at geting our second load of wheat ready for market. We got about done by school time. Sold in Jarvis the same as yesterday. I went out to Dover this evening to attend the Forresters lodge. There was a matter of considerable importance discussed vis the prompt payment of dues. It was decided to suspend all delinquents more than one month in arears. {second page} September SATURDAY 28 1895 As Mr Awford wanted to take a load of peas to Jarvis this forenoon I did not try to go myself with wheat. Have been most of the time cuting corn, but did not get done. Went out to Port Dover this evening after my dear old friend L.G.Morgan, whose periodical visits are much appreciated by all of us. The weather is becomeing somewhat more seasonable than of late. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SUNDAY 29 1895 Owing to rain that has been falling this forenoon and part of the afternoon we did not get out to church as is our custom, to day. Have had the company of my old schoolmate and friend Mr L.G.Morgan of the Port Dover "Maple Leaf" to day which is always interesting notwithstanding his deafness There is not much lack of spiritural mindedness in my friend either. {second page} September MONDAY 30 1895 Took my friend L.G. Morgan, home this morning. The rain of yesterday has left the roads somewhat muddy. Have been cuting corn the remainder of the day. Succeeded in geting all done by night. The weather has become quite cold and almost wintry. Had our first snow and sleet storm to day. It did not last long however. So far there has been not frost to speak of. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October TUESDAY 1 1895 Got a load of wheat ready for Jarvis this forenoon but had to put off takeing until too morrow as Mr Awford was away with the waggon. Have been buisy at other work during the remaining part of the day. We are having a return of pleasant weather much sooner than we expected. It is very fine just now. {second page} October WEDNESDAY 2 1895 I went down to Jarvis this forenoon with my third load of wheat Found that the price had improved a couple of cents per Bu. since I was down last. Went this afternoon up to Simcoe this afternoon to see after my sale notes, and to pay some other accounts &c. Found that there were several who had not paid their notes; but hope they will be all right. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October THURSDAY 3 1895 Have been busying myself arround home to day. Worked this forenoon at the onions, geting another batch of them ready for market. This afternoon I have been helping John Awford fix fence on the south end of the New ground field. Went over to prayer-meeting at the neighboring church. We had a grand time together. But a small number present. {second page} October FRIDAY 4 1895 Started off this morning to see Mr L.B. Folmsbee and Mr Wm Hammond. These two men having notes that are still unpaid. Did not succeed in finding them however. Succeeded in disposing of a couple more bushells of onions besides doing some other business. The weather is very fine just now; but cool. The approach of winter is foreshadowed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SATURDAY 5 1895 Have been working at the onions mostly this forenoon, geting some more of them ready for the market. Went out to Dover this afternoon takeing my mother with me and what onions we could carry. The general onion crop is so abundant this Fall fall that the market is very low and hard to find for Onions. Price per bu 50c & trade at that. {second page} October SUNDAY 6 1895 Went out to church this morning takeing Jim with me. Had an excellent discourse from our own minister who officiated. As my mother had been staying over night at Mrs Sandy Lawsons we took dinner there on the road home. Went over to the neighbouring church this evening takeing my wife with me. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October MONDAY 7 1895 I went up to Simcoe to day, takeing my wife with me. She concluded to stay with Florence and the latter is to take her up to Delhi to morrow. She proposes staying away until Thursday next. Succeeded in geting a stage further with my settlements to day. Payment of notes is complete except about four still behind Weather is till warm & no frost. {second page} October TUESDAY 8 1895 Have been buisy to day as usual at sundry jobs Got started this afternoon at picking apples for the first. Went out to Dover this evening to look after some small matters. We seem likely to have cooler weather now from this on. Had our first call from our new minister this evening. Am still marketing onions at 50 c per bu when I have a chance. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October WEDNESDAY 9 1895 Jim and I cleaned up a load of wheat this forenoon or rather this morning, and this afternoon I took it down to Jarvis. Sold this load to Ivey and Allen and recieved a cent more than the former. They have just lately started buying. The roads are very fine just now and there could not be a better time for drawing away grain. The only hindrance is the rather low price for which we have to sell. {second page} October THURSDAY 10 1895 I went down to Thomas Jacksons to help him thresh this morning. Stayed until about the middle of the afternoon when the machine broke down and we had to quit. I went up to Simcoe this evening after my wife. Found here there waiting to come home with me. Have been rather unwell of late owing to symtoms of a billious attack. Noticed by the papers this evening that wheat is still rising slowly in price. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October FRIDAY 11 1895 Have been unwell through last night from a sort of billious attack, so could not go down to Thomas Jackson's to help him finish threshing to day as I had intended. Sent Jim instead. Have been picking apples part of the time to day. The Vet. Surgeon Dr Coleman of Jarvis came to dehorn & ring our durham bull to day. He did a very good job for us for which I paid him a dollar. {second page} October SATURDAY 12 1895 Owing to rain that has been falling most of the time to day and last night our work to day has been mostly inside. Got started again this evening at picking apples however. Recieved a lot of papers from Mr Mackay with refference to my trees bought last spring, and the agency that I have proposed to take for him through the Winter at selling nursery stock. Wanted to pay as far as possible for my plum trees in this way. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SUNDAY 13 1895 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing my wife and Bertha with me. Our own minister was with us to day; and we felt well repaid for going out through the mud. We had our monthly fellowship meeting to day and quite a large number remained. I went over to Mr Ebersoles meeting this evening. Always feel blessed in attending his services. {second page} October MONDAY 14 1895 I have been picking apples this forenoon; but this afternoon I went up to Simcoe to see about some notes that are still unpaid at the bank. It happens that there only three however, These notes aggregate over fifty dollars though. The Lord has been very gracious to us this Fall in delivering us in some measure, from some troublesome debts. The low price of wheat seemed to be against us. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October TUESDAY 15 1895 Owing to a shower of rain last night I have been digging potatoes this forenoon; but this afternoon returned to picking apples again. and Maggie has been helping me. We feel highly favoured to have such an abundance crop of apples for this year. There are a great many even of our neighbours who have scarcely an apple. {second page} October WEDNESDAY 16 1895 Have been trying my best to get the apples gathered of late. Made some considerable headway to day though far from being done. The weather has been rather disagreeable owing to high winds & an occasional shower of rain. Have had unusual access to the Father by His Spirit of late. My petitions seem to go right into His presence. Glory be to His Name. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October THURSDAY 17 1895 My wife and I have been working away at picking apples to day. Our job is drawing near to a close, and we are thankful. The weather has been very cold and windy to day with an occasional shower of rain. The Simcoe Show took place to day and I fancy their crowd would not be very large. Am still enjoying much confidence in God the Almighty. He is my deliverer & guide. {second page} October FRIDAY 18 1895 I finished digging our crop of potatoes to day. Got through about the middle of the afternoon. Have since been picking apples which is also nearly complete. Our apple crop for this year will amount to more than sixty bushells, and very good quality. Had a young Mr Simpson here to day who is a traveling agent for Morris, Stone & Willington of Font Hill Nurseries. He asked me to Deliver for him next Spring in Port Dover. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SATURDAY 19 1895 Finished gathering our apple crop for the year to day; or rather this forenoon. This afternoon Jim and I have been geting up a load of wood, our supply having run out. Went out to Port Dover this evening Maggie and I , There being some little errends to look after. The weather has been very cold and windy of late, almost incessantly. {second page} October SUNDAY 20 1895 Went out to meeting this morning as usual, takeing my mother and wife with me. Felt greatly benefitted by the service throughout. The minister preached from the calamity that fell on Job from the enemy of mankind. Surely He will be arround about His people for evermore". Maggie & I went down to W. Porters this evening to visit his wife who has to the hospital lately. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October MONDAY 21 1895 Got started at husking corn to day for the first. I find that the crop turns out as well as expected. The windy weather still continues, and is very disagreeable, for husking corn especialy. Mr Awford's are digging potatoes; and they find them an excellent crop, both in quantity and quality. {second page} October TUESDAY 22 1895 Have continued to work away at my corn-husking as usual to day. We were favoured with a visit from, Mrs Francis Marr & Mr Marr to day. Did not spend much time with them however. The weather keeps cool and very windy through the day. It has been good for me to wait up-on my God to-day. He has been exceedingly precious to my poor soul. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October WEDNESDAY 23 1895 Maggie and I went down to Jarvis this forenoon, to do a little tradeing &c. I have been husking corn this afternoon again as usual. Found in Jarvis to day that the price of wheat had somewhat improved of late, It is now sixty six cents per bu. The price of apples is also much better than I expected Fifty cents per Bu. {illegible} the common price. {second page} October THURSDAY 24 1895 Have been very buisy to day at husking corn as usual. Succeeded in geting all done but three or four {illegible}. Have had a very windy day, in fact it is this way every day of late. Went over to the prayermeeting this evening as usual, and had a very good time with the brethren in prayer & supplication before God. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October FRIDAY 25 1895 I finished my corn-husking to day; or rather this forenoon. This afternoon I went out to Port Dover takeing my mother with me. Had the pleasure of paying an account of John McBrides that had been standing for some time, also one of H. Houghman, the latter has given me some trouble especialy last Winter. Mr Awford was in this evening. He talks wildly about the churches. {second page} October SATURDAY 26 1895 Have been very buisy to day at sundry jobs. The principal one however was cuting wood in the woods this forenoon and geting it home for use, this afternoon. Jim and I succeeded in this geting up three loads ready for use. I went down to Hammonds this evening to see about geting some piggs but failed in the latter. Went on to Thomas Jacksons afterwards to take fence home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SUNDAY 27 1895 Went out to morning service in Port Dover as usual this morning takeing Bertha and Jim with me. Our minister rather excelled himself in discoursing on Job's great trial & final triumph. Our class afterwards was also a time not to be forgotten owing to the presence of the Divine and Infinite. Have been at home the rest of the day as usual. {second page} October MONDAY 28 1895 Owing to heavy gales from the west and South West it seemed best not to go up to Simcoe as we intended to day. Have been exceedingly buisy however at fixing the sheet -Iron stove this forenoon and put away potatoes for Winter this afternoon. Our friends James C. and Mrs Holcomb came to see us this evening. They have lately removed from Buffalo to Waterford. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October TUESDAY 29 1895 Intended going to Simcoe to day; but, owing to a snow storm and heavy winds accompanying thought best to put off till another day. Have been very buisy at sundry jobs, such as puting potatoes in the cellar for Winter and repairing the two gates fronting the wood-house. Our two friends James Holcomb and wife who came to visit us last night left us again this morning. {second page} October WEDNESDAY 30 1895 Went up to Simcoe to day, to look after some matters of busines. Took a couple of bushells of apple to unckle Dan's. Paid the ball of Insurance fees in Brittish American for three years, also for one year in Norfolk mutual. Had dinner at my unckles. Called at Ag. Rose's on the way home. Made a purchase of a set of scales on the way ba for the Kitchen in Simcoe at a bargain. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October THURSDAY 31 1895 I took another load of wheat down to Jarvis this forenoon. Sold to day for Sixty eight and a half cents per Bu. This is the most we have recieved at all for any portion of this year's crop. Intended going to the port this afternoon but as rain has been falling most of the time I thought best to stay at home and work at sorting and puting away apples. {second page} November FRIDAY 1 1895 I went out to Port Dover this forenoon stoping out the way at Mrs Blakies. Called at J.G Montgomeries when in town and settle my yearly interest as usual. It seems as though the Good Lord is gracious to me although so much money is required to pay interest. Have been enjoying in a good degree the presence of His Good Spirit this always brings peace to the soul. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {duplicate of previous page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SATURDAY 2 1895 Went up to Simcoe this morning, partly to take ball of eight bushells of apples to unckle Daniel's and partly to go to the bank with reference to some delinquent sale notes. Found that only one remained. Jim and I got in our load of cornstalks this afternoon and then I went up to Renton to get the four sacks of salt that was ordered last winter. {second page} November SUNDAY 3 1895 Went up to the Woodhouse chappel to attend our second Quarterly meeting for the year. Took my mother and Bertha with me. We had our own minister to officiate, which he did with his usual acceptance. Had dinner at James Berry's and attended evening service in Port Dover on the way home. Our church was full. The day has been a delightful one. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November MONDAY 4 1895 Got about through puting away apples for our winter use to day. Started the plough in the front field by the church about the middle of the afternoon. The ground is both dry and hard, so fear I shall not make much headway at geting it turned over. The weather has become quite warm again with some appearance of rain soon. {second page} November TUESDAY 5 1895 Have been ploughing to day in the front field Began in the North West corner. The weather is very warm, so that the ploughing does not work off very fast. Had a short visit from our old neighbour and friend Peter Ryerse. He strongly advocates the Pride of the North corn. In his opinion it will out-yield the other varieties at least one third. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November WEDNESDAY 6 1895 I have been ploughing in the front field again to day. Find it rather hard and dry to plough for this time of year. Hope to get through with it in due time however, all being well. {second page} November THURSDAY 7 1895 Have continued to plough in the front field to day as usual. Jim and I took off a load of cornstalks from the waggon this morning however. The weather has become remarkably warm for this time of year. It seems as though our cold weather came in October instead, for we had plenty of it then. The Lord is my helper and Guide Shall I not rejoice Praise the Lord. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November FRIDAY 8 1895 Rain began falling lat night about three A.M. and has been raining nearly the whole of the time since. This is the first steady rain, for a long time. Shall hope now to see an improvement in the ploughing It was rather dry and hard heretofore. Have been buisy to day at sundry wet weather jobs. Cut some wood this forenoon. {second page} November SATURDAY 9 1895 The rain that began falling yesterday morning has continued until to night - the first two days rain of the season. I have been very buisily at work to day, at wet weather jobs, of which there was more than enough to last. Notice that the G.T.R. are thoroughly repairing the road from Jarvis to Pt. Dover and laying with new rails. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SUNDAY 10 1895 Owing to the terrible state of the roads we did not get out to church to day. Intended going over to the neighbouring church this evening, but as Maggie was unwell I could not well leave her. Have not been a stranger to the benefits of grace even too day, for the Good Lord has given many of the comforts thereof. Glory to the God of all grace. {second page} November MONDAY 11 1895 The ground has been very wet to day so I did not try to start the plough. Worked this forenoon at puting up a shelf in the pantry for the scales. This afternoon at I went out to town to take some onions and other things. Found the roads quite bad but got through with my load very well. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November TUESDAY 12 1895 Went on to Port Dover again this morning, takeing Maggie with me. Had dinner at unckle George Matthews and afterwards went to the knitting mills for some material for underwear. Found just what we wanted and at a reasonable rate. Got home in time to start the plough again this afternoon. Find that the late rain has improved the ploughing very much. {second page} November WEDNESDAY 13 1895 There was quite a heavy frost last night, so I did not get to ploughing until about noon today ten o'clock to day. Got along all after it had thawed open however. Went over to the prayer meeting at the church this evening and had a good time. Find my spiritual strength renewed by these to means of Gra grace. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November THURSDAY 14 1895 The day has been an exceedingly warm and fine one. Have done my best to improve the chance thus afforded for ploughing, and am geting along very well. Think that the nine acre field is at least half done. Notice by the papers to night that affairs in Turkey are in serious condition It is said that anarchy and blodshed prevails almost everywhere. {second page} November FRIDAY 15 1895 Have been very buisy to day with the plough in the front field. Am thankfull to have it already more than half ploughed. The weather continues very favourable for the Fall work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SATURDAY 16 1895 I went up to Simcoe this forenoon, but this afternoon have been ploughing again in the front field. The weather continues very warm and pleasant, very favourable for ploughing and other Fall work. Learned while in Simcoe that my old friend G.W. Lemon was recovering from his late illness in a satisfactory manner. {second page} November SUNDAY 17 1895 On account of rain that began falling about our usual time for going to church we did not get out to day. Maggie and I went over to the neighbouring church this evening however. Had a very interesting account of missions in the Barbados islands from John Hartman a retired missionary. This bro once worked for us which fact makes his experience all the more interesting. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November MONDAY 18 1895 Was able to plough this forenoon again. This afternoon however Jim and I were compelled to get up wood, the supply being about gone. The weather is very fine for this time of year, and seems to more than make up for the cold weather of last month. Have continued to have the Divine illumination of the Soul in a good measure. {second page} November TUESDAY 19 1895 I did not plough this forenoon, but went out to Port Dover instead. Wanted to see my friend Jonathan Ellis who promised some time ago to come out with me. He did not come to day however. Got to my old work, ploughing again this afternoon. The days have got to be very short however & we don't seem to have much time for work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November WEDNESDAY 20 1895 I have been able to keep the plough runing in the front field to day as usual. Have nearly got through with this field for this time. The weather is growing colder & we seem likely to have a freeze up now. Maggie and I went down to Jarvis to night to meet her Sister Sarah at the station. We fortunately found her there and brought her home with us. {second page} November THURSDAY 21 1895 Had my unckle Daniel Olds & his wife, my aunt Nellie to take Thanksgiving dinner with us to day; also Mrs Sarah Crysler, my wife's sister. The weather has been very cold for this season of the year, very much like Winter. Maggie and Mrs Crysler left for Wyecombe this afternoon at about four o'clock Little Dottie went with them. It seems lonesome without them. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November FRIDAY 22 1895 Our first snow storm of the season came last night and to day. Have of necessity worked inside, John and I have been cleaning out the drive barn & packing implements away for the Winter The snow has not amounted to much after all, for not more than two inches has fallen. The weather is moderating some since yesterday. {second page} November SATURDAY 23 1895 Weather continues to be stormy and disagreeable. Went out to town this afternoon however; and while there called on Bro Jonathan Elles about matters of business. He promised to help me through my present difficulties and to give me a chance to redeem my place &c. This is from the Lord and to His shall be all the praise. Bro Elles says that in about two years he has made over forty thousand dollars. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SUNDAY 24 1895 Went out to our usual church service this take morning takeing my mother with me. Had a most excellent sermon from our minister Bro. Bennet. His subject was the true riches Our class meeting afterwards was also a season of power from the Divine presence. Went over to the neighbouring church this evening. The good bro there was also greatly blessed. {second page} November MONDAY 25 1895 Went up to Simcoe to day, mostly to go to the bank. Found that everything is was favourable to my purpose. Saw Olive Ferguson and learned from her that my wife and her sister Sarah were at Delhi this morning, or since Saturday last. Rain has been falling about all day so I had a wet journey there & back. Took dinner with Mrs Lever, where Olive is boarding. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November TUESDAY 26 1895 A terrible wind from the South West has been blowing to day. I went down to the saw mill this forenoon after a load of basswood lumber. While there I piled up a lot of lumber that has been sawn since I had been down last. Went out to the Port Dover this afternoon, with the lumber & left it at my unckle's shop. {second page} November WEDNESDAY 27 1895 I went down to the saw mill this forenoon and got another load of basswood lumber. Took it out to Dover this afternoon and left it at my unckle George Matthew's shop. Took a considerable portion of this load for Mr H. Fairchild mostly inch stuff. The very high wind of yesterday has scarcely subsided to day Much damage seems to have been done yesterday. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November THURSDAY 28 1895 I went down to Thomas Jacksons this morning to see about geting a buck sheep. Failed to get one however. Called at Mr C.W. Smiths on the way. Started the plough again this afternoon in the front field. Did not find the ground in very good shape owing to the frost still in the ground. Maggie and her neice, Will's daughter went out to Dover this afternoon. {second page} November FRIDAY 29 1895 We killed our only hog this forenoon. Had Addam F. to help us; also Mr Awford. It took us the forenoon. Expect to have about fore four hundred pounds of pork from the one hog. Helped Mr Awford get up threshing wood this afternoon from John Marr's new ground Heard to night that Mr Silverthorn had died to day from an accident. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November SATURDAY 30 1895 The weather has been very stormy to day. so much so that we have not been able to work out of doors very much. I went out to Port Dover this evening to see Bro John Jonathan Ellis but as he had gone to Hamilton I had to come home without seeing him after all. {second page} December SUNDAY 1 1895 Went out to the Port this morning takeing Maggie with me. The Lynedoch minister Rev Mr Row preached to us both morning and evening very acceptably. Contrary to our usual custom we went up to our friend's W. J. Carpenter's and had dinner staying with them until the evening service in our church Had to come home in the rain however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December MONDAY 2 1895 Stormy weather continues to be the order of the day, so much so that I ahve been unable to do any outside work through the day. Snow has begun to come in good earnest. Have been doing chores and little repairing jobs most of the time to day. Went out to Port Dover this evening to see Bro Ellis and found hime at home this time. {second page} December TUESDAY 3 1895 I went up to Simcoe this forenoon, mostly to settle up an old debt to Ivey and Allen of Jarvis. Succeeded in geting it entirely out of the way through Bro Elle's assistance. Paid a note to H.H. Groff also that has been of long standing, though not a very large one. Had a rather serious time geting settled up at the Bank. It took all the afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December WEDNESDAY 4 1895 Went out to Port Dover this morning to settle up with several parties there, a most desireable privilege. Paid Mr P Lawson a small debt and two or three others, others in part. Left a note of Wilson Porters at Mr C.W. Smiths on the way home. The threshers have been here to day and I have been helping them this afternoon. {second page} December THURSDAY 5 1895 We finished up the threshing this forenoon Mr Awfords Nick wheat turned out very there was ninety Bu from machine. Have been geting cleaned up and &c this afternoon. Mr Fargies machine left us this afternoon The weather still keeps cold and wintry. Have been greatly blessed of late with the presence of the most High through the Spirit. Praise God. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December FRIDAY 6 1895 Owing to the continued Winter weather I find it necessary to finish puting things altogether in readiness therefor. Succeeded in geting an Oxford - down ram of George Ryerse to put with our flock of five or six ewes, this morning. Got a load of saw-dust, and banked up the cellar with it, this afternoon also a load of wood from the woods. My wife went up to Simcoe this afternoon. {second page} December SATURDAY 7 1895 Jim and I worked in the woods this forenoonat cuting wood. This afternoon however James Alcomb was here with his wife, so we did not get to the woods as we intended. There has been some indications of a change in the weather to day, a light thaw accompanied by rain having taken place. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SUNDAY 8 1895 Went out to church as usual this morning takeing my wife and Bertha with me. Our own minister officiated in his usual interesting way. Had a very good time in our class-meeting also. Went over this evening to hear Bro Ebersole. Always feel benefited in attending the ministrations of this good brother. Believe hime to be an Israelite indeed. {second page} December MONDAY 9 1895 I started off for the woods to day again got five loads drawn besides geting a lot cut. Mr Awfords have been helping part of the time. Went over to Mr Awfords this evening, to settle up with them spent the evening in visiting with them instead. We intend trying it over to morrow evening if nothing happens </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December TUESDAY 10 1895 Maggie and I went out to town this morning, on some special business. I went mostly to settle up with Mr Edmundson which wwas accomplished in due course & without any trouble. Found that I owed him some fifty dollars yet. Had a visit from John and his father this evening, mostly to settle up the Summers business. {second page} December WEDNESDAY 11 1895 Owing to stormy weather this forenoon we did not do anything besides chores. This afternoon however, the storm has abated somewhat and we have got to work in the woods at cuting woods to burn. Mr Awford and John have proposed to help me build a basement under our driving barn next summer for roots and feeding cattle through the Winter. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December THURSDAY 12 1895 Have spent most of the time too day visiting with our relatives Nora and A.G.Rose at their new residence in Lynn Valley. They have only lately begun to occupy this new home. The weather has been very cold and Wintry, so that our ride to Lynnvalley & back was anything but pleasant. The roads also were quite rough. Found our friends very comfortable in the new home. {second page} December FRIDAY 13 1895 I worked this forenoon at sundry jobs, the weather was very cold. This afternoon Mr Awford and John have been helping got some straw drawn from the stack to the drive-barn for feeding to the horses. The weather has been moderating this afternoon somewhat. Close winter weather has been the order of the day ever since it began. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SATURDAY 14 1895 I went up to Simcoe this forenoon takeing Dottie with me as far as A.G. Rose's. Bought a nice quarter of beef at four cts per pound, Hind quarter. Took dinner with my old friend G.W. Lemon, who I am glad, to know is quite well. He is working away as hard as ever at canvassing and has delivered me from the necessity of undertaking the same. {second page} December SUNDAY 15 1895 Took my mother with me to church today. Our own minister officiated as usual. We are having a spell of warm weather is now in progress, & seems likely to be of some duration. Went over to Mr Ebersoles meeting this evening, and had a very good time. The Lord being with us. Sent My wife and Bertha out to church in Port Dover this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December MONDAY 16 1895 Mr Awford and his two boys have been killing a beef to day, aslo a couple of piggs. I have been engaged at sundry jobs, there being several such waiting this some time, for a chance to get done. The warm spell that began on Saturday last still continues; but it does not seem to thaw so very much after all. {second page} December TUESDAY 17 1895 Have been geting straw from the stack in the barn-yard to the driving barn loft. Mr Awfords have been helping. Find that our stack is saving very well and will likely have an abundance of fodder. We are still having a thaw with some prospect of its continuation. The Good Lord continues to give peace and the joys of Salvation. What more can one desire of. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December WEDNESDAY 18 1895 Have been very buisy to day as usual at sundry jobs. The weather has continued to be quite warm and the snow is fast leaving us. Went down to Jarvis this evening to take the last batch of our onion crop to market. My wife went with me. Have marketed something like thirty six bushels of onions this season, from a small patch of ground. Roads geting very bad. {second page} December THURSDAY 19 1895 Took my wife and mother out to my freind W. J. Carpenters to dinner to day . Had a tedious drive over the bad roads, but enjoyed my visit very much, and so did all the others present, apparently . Had an interesting conversation with Mr Symington on matters relating to fruit-growing. We decided to try and organize a local fruit growers association for our own locality. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December FRIDAY 20 1895 Have been at home to day and the weather has continued very warm, so I have improved the chance to make some repairs on the shed and drive-barn roofs. This has kept me buisy all day and did not get quite done either. Our late Winter weather has entirely departed the frost has even left the ground and, of course, the snow is nowhere to be seen. {second page} December SATURDAY 21 1895 We have had a very rainy day since about ten o'clock this morning. Prepared our spare turkeys for market this morning and afterwards went out to Port Dover with them, so we had the benefit of a rainy drive. Went in to William Walles to get out of the rain and fortunately got our dinner, although it did not stop raining in the mean-time Our trip was fairly a successful one. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SUNDAY 22 1895 The roads being very bad from yesterdays rain we did not go out to church to day as usual. The most of the family went over to hear Mr Ebersole both morning and evening however. Always feel benefited by hearing this brother preach His congregations are not large however to afford him much encouragement. Trust however that God Almighty will bless his labours amongst us abundantly {second page} December MONDAY 23 1895 Owing to an almost incessant rain to day we could not work out of doors much So have been working inside & reading also. Have just finished reading Father Chinaquay's fifty years in the church of Rome. Though a very voluminous book requiring much time to read, feel well repaid for the time spent, though it has taken my spare moments for six months or more. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December TUESDAY 24 1895 Rain has come again to day so that inside work has been largely followed by all of us. Noticed in the paper of to day that a cold wave was approaching us. Have been diging some ditches the frost having entirely gone. This evening we have as usual been playing off Santa Claus for the children. Of course this reminds me of the time when I was young. {second page} December WEDNESDAY 25 1895 To day being Christmas, we have of course been enjoying a hollowday. Having had an invitation to spend Christmas at unckle Johns we all went up there and had a very pleasant family fathering. The weather has continued to be very warm and rainy, and the roads very bad. So the Celebration time has again come and gone as always before. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December THURSDAY 26 1895 We have had an exceedingly heavy and continuous rain since last evening until this. I have been buisy inside at sundry jobs such as mending harness &c. The weather has turned somewhat coldr this evening and the rain has turned into snow. Have continued to feel strengthened by believing in the promises of my God. Feel the necessity of living close to Jesus the Lord and Bishop of my Soul. {second page} December FRIDAY 27 1895 We have had a fine day. To day after the rain and we have been trying to improve it as best we could. Mr Awfords and us have been cuting wood in the woods. We have had some of our neighbours in to Supper with us this evening - Mr Starlings and Awfords. Have been in the enjoyment of great peace and much assurance to-day, Indeed what can there be more precious than this? </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December SATURDAY 28 1895 We have continued to cut wood to day with the Awford's assistance. The weather is very fine and warm but plenty of mud. Went out to Dover this evening, with a horse and buggy Had a rather disagreeable time owing to the bad roads. Called to see Bro Elles in behalf of Bro Awford. The latter being in need of some assistance. Paid my Forresters dues also. {second page} December SUNDAY 29 1895 Went over to hear Bro Ebersole to day, the roads being so very nearly impassible as to keep us from going out to our own church. Went down to Mrs Clarks this afternoon takeing my wife with me on foot. Mrs C. has been very poorly for a long time with a bad sore on her head There are serious indications of its being a cancerous tumour. Found her in a somewhat worse condition than when we last saw her. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December MONDAY 30 1895 We seem likely to finish up the old year with abundance of rain. Have been cuting wood in the woods Mr Awfords and us, although a part of the time it has been raining or snowing. Notice by late papers that a terrible state of things still prevails in Armenia. Thousands of the poor helpless Armenians are being slaughtered by the unspeakable Turk. There seems to be no help for them. {second page} December TUESDAY 31 1895 The rain has ceased after all and the wind took its place last night from the West and North West To day there has been very heavy cold winds all day. I have spent most of the time in the woods myself to day, Cuting wood &c. Jim has been helping as usual. The year has gone but it has brought us many blessings. Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below &c. </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/563cdaa76cf0d328b019f888bdb969f3.pdf 040339cd607f2da0f4b8001247e1b2ff PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fc9d7a05aa2a87d5c605ded43434dbae.pdf 58e84e85a22400ee52e81697c1ed7b31 PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5bf2ceede9d20244305e462a01278630.pdf 97c2a275ea48ef0446e9af05d4b9d944 PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aa976d8a618bf4b01f587dd53637b8a4.pdf 0fc2044513b4036a081a62a9ea3a345c PDF Text Text Courtland Olds (1844 – 1896) 1896 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers {Note to reader: The original scan, done years ago, cut off the right-hand side of the page for a number of pages throughout the diary. This is why some entries make less sense and/or why some entries have numerous comments in curly brackets. In cases where words or sentences are cut-off due to scanning, our best educated guesses were used to attempt to complete those entries.} THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1896. C.C. Olds TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY The BROWN BROS., Limited, MANUFACTURING STATIONERS. January WEDNESDAY 1 1896 Got up a couple of loads of wood this forenoon to be-gin the new year. This afternoon Have been engaged entertaining vis-itors most of the time. Went over to the prayer-mee-ting to-night, and had a very good time. There are in-dications of an shower of bless-ings upon our neighborhood. May we not only ask, but ask be-leiving. January THURSDAY 2 1896 Have been working in thee woods again to day as u-sual, Part of Awfords force, have been & helping. There is a change in the weather takeing place. It is becomeing colder Wife and I went over to Mr. Ebersoles to spend the eve-ning. Had a very pleasant time with him and his excell-ent wife. January FRIDAY 3 1896 Cold weather has come at last, and seems likely to stay with us for a while. I have been working in the woods, Jim & John have been helping me. I found it pretty cold working as a very strong North west wind has been blow-ing all day. Mr. Awford is has been to mill takeing a grist for us as well as for himself. January SATURDAY 4 1896 The very cold weather have continued today. The pre-vailing winds are from the West and North West. Have been buisy as usual to day trying to get wood prepared for the fire. It has been almost to cold to work out of door today. Had a letter from S. Kitchen to day which made me feel blue, it was a dunning letter. {Duplicate of the previous page} January SUNDAY 5 1896 The contin-ued cold weather and bad roads are were suf-ficient to keep us from going out to our own church to day. Went over to hear Mr Ebersole this evening how-ever and en-joyed the ser-vice very well. We have been praying and look-ing for a revi-val in this church but, so for our expectations have not been real-ised. Lord in-crease our faith! �January MONDAY 6 1896 I worked in the woods this forenoon with the Awford’s at cut-ing wood. This afternoon I went up to Lynnvalley calling at A.C. Matthews’ on the way and A.G. Rose’s. Went to see the tax-collector about our tax, it being still unpaid. Our Township council were vo-ted for to day and I had to put in my vote as usual. The weather has been very cold and Wintry. January TUESDAY 7 1896 I have en-gaged at wood-cuting to day. Mr Awford’s have also been help-ing. There has been but little change in the weather; except continued signs of a snow-storm. Had an offer of Lombard plum trees for next Spring’s planting at twelve cents each. This is by far the lowest price so far. The Green Company of Rochester is the party. January WEDNESDAY 8 1896 We were cuting wood in the woods again this fore-noon. This afternoon I have been geting up some wood for owur our own use. The little snow that has lately fallen makes it possible to draw wood with the sleighs. There is a con-stant appearance of snow, but it only seems to come in moder-ate quantities, If it keeps on how-ever it will not be long befor we have sleighing in earnest. January THURSDAY 9 1896 Have had a family dinner today. All my unckles except one on my mothers side with their wives and chil some of their chil-dren favoured us with their pres-ence for din-ner. Went down to William Watts’es {Watts’} for another dinner this evening. Had a pleasant visit there also, my old friend W.J. Car-penter & wife was also there. Think that Watt’s & his wife also have been benefited by their Sojourn in Harriston January FRIDAY 10 1896 Did not feel overly well from our late night out, last night. So did no do very much this fore-noon. Had a Mr Jones here from Jarvis who is dealing in various kinds of timber. partly promised to let him have some hickory and other loggs. Went out to Port Dover this afternoon take-ing Maggie with me. We are laikely to have snow soon again, apparently. January SATURDAY 11 1896 Mr Awford and I have been buisy to day get-ing in the ball-ance of straw-stack, the weather being quite favour-able for our work. There are strong indications of a thaw or of a storm close at hand. Have been blessed to day with peace, such as God above can give. My poor Soul is resting sweetly on the bousom of my precious Saviour. Glory be to thee O Lord Most High. January SUNDAY 12 1896 Went out to meeting in Port Dover this morning take-ing my mother with me. Had an excellent discourse from our own minister. His text was, “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory th which shall be revealed in us”. We had a precious time in our class meeting also. Went over to hear Bro Ebersole this evening, and had a good time there also. “Praise God from whom all blessings flow.” January MONDAY 13 1896 �There is a constant ap-pearance of snow, but still it does not come. Mr. Awfords and I have been cuting wood in the woods again to day. Have just been reading a letter of Mr E.D. Tilson respecting his experience with the silo. He says that He he could not farm success-fuly without this mode of preserving feed. January TUESDAY 14 1896 We have been cuting wood in the woods to day, the Awford and I. The weath-er is rather cold; but as there is no snow to speake of on the Ground it is a fine time to cut wood. Have been enjoying the blessing of the Spirit of which we are told that. as many as are led by the spirit of God, they are the Sons of God. What a wondrous exaltation. January WEDNESDAY 15 1896 The weather is very fine and rather mild though Win-terlike. Have been working in the woods again to day and Mr Awfords have been helping as usual. It makes quite a difference w weather we have but one hand or three to keep when cuting wood even. Four of us have been working togather most of the time and our pile has grown fast. January THURSDAY 16 1896 Worked in the woods this forenoon at wood cuting as usual, Mr Aw-ford helped me. This afternoon I have been geting up wood. with the sleighs. There is every appearance of a thaw just now. Had a visit from Wellington J. Carpenter and wife together with W.A. Watts and wife with Nellie. We had a very nice time with our friends. January FRIDAY 17 1896 Worked this forenoon at sundry jobs. Went down to the saw-mill this afternoon and got a load of bass-wood lumber and took it out to Port Do-ver afterwards where I left it with my unckle George Matthews. Found the roads rather better owing to the present warm spell. It is even get-ing muddy. January SATURDAY 18 1896 Took Got up a couple of loads of wood this forenoon after which I went out to Port Dover to attend huis birth-day dinner. Found Maggie and my mother went with me. Found quite a gathering of our friends and relatives gath-ered togather to celebrate the occasion. My unckle has arrived at his Seventy first birth-day. January SUNDAY 19 1896 Went out to our own church this morning as usual, Bro Ben-net officiated in his usual way. The subject of dis-course was prayer, and the promises in conection there-with. The first condition in order to the answering of prayer is, to abide in Him as a fruitful branch Went over to Bro Ebersoles mee-ting this evening as usual and enjoyed his dis-course on Felix & Paul, very much. January MONDAY 20 1896 Worked this fore-noon at fixing up my bob sleighs. The snow that came yesterday and day before makeing it necess- This afternoon I went down to the saw-mill and took a load of heavy lumber to My unckle George Matthews in Port Dover. The snow has been going off quite fast to day; but, the wheeling is very good however. Went with the waggon. �January TUESDAY 21 1896 Went out to Dover this fore-noon with an-other load of hickory and White ash lum-ber from the saw mill. The roads are very good from the mill out. Went up to Clarke Matthews this evening for a visit took Maggie and my mother with me also Eveline. We had a very pleasant evening with our friends some ten or more of whom were present. January WEDNESDAY 22 1896 Went over to my neighbour Horns {James Horn} this fore-noon and he and I cut up the big whiteash tree along the line fence about which we came near having a dispute. We divided up the tree equaly as near as possible. Went down to the mill again this afternoon and got another load of heavy lumber for my unckle George. Took it out this afternoon January THURSDAY 23 1896 Was intend-ing to go to the farmers in-stitute at Vit-toria to day. It began rain-ing just before we were ready to start however and we thought best not to go. Our decis=ion proved to be a wise one for it has been raining in=cessantly all day. Went over to john Marr’s to spend the eve-ning, Maggie having gone over this afternoon. January FRIDAY 24 1896 The rain that began yesterday morning has con-tinued to day, It has be not been heavy, but very incess-ant and rather inclined to snow. I have been engaged at sundry jobs in-side, such as fixing bob-sleigh, makeing foot-stool and sundry the jobs for the house. Have felt rather blue to day, perhaps from the state of of the weather. January SATURDAY 25 1896 Worked arround this forenoon at sundry jobs This afternoon however Maggie and I started for Wyecombe. Stoped in Sim-coe for a short time at G.W. Lemon’s on the way and made some arrange-ments for the comeing Spring delivery. Arrived safely at Wyecombe in due course and found the old people well. Mrs Ferguson is not very well though. January SUNDAY 26 1896 Went with Mr. and Mrs Ferguson to the Wyecombe Church for the morning cl ser-vice. Had the satisfaction of hearing the present Simcoe minister Rev Mr. Prescot. - Enjoyed his discourse very much. Towards night we drove over to Delhi, and heard Rev Mr Write the new minister there. Was pleased and proffited by his discourse also. His wife sang a beautiful solo. January MONDAY 27 1896 Spent the forenoon in Delhi, Maggie and I - most of the time at her brother Will’s. Had a very pleasant and proffitable visit with them. Told him some of my plans for the feeding of cattle for various purposes, and of the proposed plant-ing of plum trees for in the Spring. Was pleased to have his appro-val in both projects. Came home this afternoon. January TUESDAY 28 1896 �Went down to the mill this forenoon and after geting a load on the waggon I took it to Port Dover delivering at the shop of my unckle George. While in town paid my life insurance for the month. The day has been quite mild and the snow had been fast dis-apearing. It is good waggon-ing however. January WEDNESDAY 29 1896 Went down to Jarvis this forenoon to see about selling wheat to pay taxes. Found that the price had improved somewhat and was seventy two cents per Bu. Have been up to Rose’s to get some lumber out of his pile, taken there by mistake, And from there in Thomas Jacksons, Comeing home by William Wattses Got to the prayer-meeting to night & had a good time. January THURSDAY 30 1896 Went down to the mill this forenoon after another load of lumber which I brought home Mr Awford killed his old sow this afternoon and I helped him awhile. Got home a load of lumber from A.G. Rose’s this afternoon that had been taken there last Spring by mistake. Am anxious to get done with this lumber drawing so as to do some-thing else. January FRIDAY 31 1896 Went down to the saw mill this morning after a load of saw-dust for bedding. This afternoon I took the last load of lumber out to my unckle George Matthews, so this job is out of the way after such a long time. Had an offer of nine dollars per 1000 ft. for hickory in the log, to day to be delivered in Jarvis Thought to take some loggs down if the roads should be favourable. Weather is still mild with an East Wind. FEBRUARY SATURDAY 1 1896 Cut wood this forenoon at the woodhouse with Jims help. Went to the woods this after-noon, We cut down a hickory tree for, sale, pro-viding snow en-ough comes for sleighing. Have a chance by de-livering in Jarvis to sell at nine dollars per thou-sand ft. in the log all the hick-ory’s we want to spare; of course this will not be many. Weather continues very mild. February SUNDAY 2 1896 Went out to our Quarterly Meeting in Port Dover this mor-ning. Our own minister officiated. The day being very pleasant and the roads good there was a good congregation present. The Lord was also in our very midst, to own and bless. Had dinner at my unckle George Matthews. Went over to hear bro Ebersole this evening as usual. February MONDAY 3 1896 There has been a contin-uous snow storm to day from dif-ferent quarters. The quantity of snow that has fallen is quite moderate how-ever. Have been reading up on fruit cul-ture to day, the storm being to severe for out-of-door work. Had a very pleasant visit from Mr and Mrs Ebersole this evening. They are our near neighbours now. February TUESDAY 4 1896 I have been buisy to day as usual. Got up a couple of loads of wood this forenoon, snow having come in sufficient quan-tities for sleighing. This afternoon have been take-ing the bark off of a �hickory tree, preparatory to drawing. Recieved a small book on silage by Prof-fessor Will of Wisconsin Univer-sity to day. Hope it will be of advantage to us. February WEDNESDAY 5 1896 Went down to the saw-mill this forenoon after a load of saw-dust for bedding. The snow that Came yesterday has made very good sleighing, It has been badly spoiled this af-ternoon however, Have been drawing up wood this aft-ernoon from the woods.. Went Was sur-prised with a bailif to day about my taxes so will have attend to it at once. February THURSDAY 6 1896 Cleaned up a load of wheat this foreneen with Jim’s help Snow and rain has been falling all day makeing it a very disagree-able day al-togather. Have been studying my new book, on Ensilage this afternoon. Would like to make a silo for filling next Fall, There seem to be a possibil-ity of makeing them cheaper than we used to think February FRIDAY 7 1896 Jim and I cleaned up a load of wheat for market this forenoon, Intend-ed to have ta-ken it to Jar-vis this after-noon but a snow and sleet storm has been in progress part of the time at least. Went out to Dover this after-noon to attend our first Hor-ticultural so-ciety meeting. Got seventeen members to start one. February SATURDAY 8 1896 Worked arround this forenoon at sundry jobs. This afternoon however I went down to Jarvis with a load of wheat. The snow-storm of yester-day did not make sleighing so I went with the waggon. Sold my load of wheat to B. Allen at 80 cts per Bushell. I find that the proceeds at this price is some-thing more than when at fifty cents. February SUNDAY 9 1896 A heavy snow storm has been in progress since last night, lasting all of to day & is still in progress. There was no possibility of geting out to church. We have how-ever been proffiting on the time afforded by the precious sabbath of rest for reading and for other rel-igious exer-cises. February MONDAY 10 1896 Have been working this forenoon at cleaning up my last load of wheat for this year for market. Kept Jim home to help me until noon. Mr Awford went out to town this afternoon to see Mr Ellis but just made out to mils seeing him. He took out a grist of chop to the mill also. A terrible snow storm is in pro-gress to night. February TUESDAY 11 1896 Have had a terrific wind & snow storm last night and to day, piling up the snow at a great rate Went down to Jarvis this afternoon with my last load of wheat. Sold for the same as the last load, previous - viz eighty cents per bushell. Took ten load bushells of buck-wheat which I sold for thirty five centers per Bu. February WEDNESDAY 12 1896 �Went up to Simcoe this forenoon, to pay my taxes for the next year. Had to pay something over two dollars cost which was not very pleas-ant Called at my unckle John’s on the way home and took dinner. This evening attended prayer-meeting and had a good time, The Good Lord was with us. Chris. Nelson & wife have taken our store, Went in to see them to night. February THURSDAY 13 1896 There has been another contin-uous fall of snow for some twenty hours duration. Have not been able to work outside to day as a consequence We seem likely to have an abundance of snow and sleighing after all. We have de-cided to under-take building a silo for another sea-sons use & will get logs in for this purpose. February FRIDAY 14 1896 The snow storm of yester-day, has left us with a considerable quantity of snow on the ground. Most of it seems piled up in the cor-ners and side-roads. Have been doing sundry jobs to day. This afternoon I have been painting my sap pails, and geting them ready for spring work. February SATURDAY 15 1896 Have had a very cold, stormy day. The fall of snow has been steadily increasing. Thought to have gone out to town, but the weather has been rather bad for going. Have been improving the time in dif-ferent ways, mostly at spliting wood and in reading. We have deci-dided to try building a silo the comeing summer. February SUNDAY 16 1896 Went out to church this morning takeing my wife with me. The weather has been very cold to day, the Cross roads are badly drift-ed, Went out to hear Bro. Ebersole again this evening also. Feel thankful for the bene-fits derived from the ser-vices of the sanctuary. “The best of all is God is with us. February MONDAY 17 1896 Owing to the very cold weather yesterday and to day I worked in the woodhouse this forenoon. This afternoon I went out to the woods and worked awhile. Selected a couple of elm trees to work into the proposed silo, and got them partly cut down. The thermom-eter was down as low as twelve degree’s below zero this morning. Some of the neigh-bors say twenty. February TUESDAY 18 1896 The very cold weather has passed away since morning Snow has been falling this af-ternoon, but I have been cut-ing down a couple of elm trees and John has been help-ing. We pur-pose having our studding for silo made out of elm, and boards mostly as well, this being our m most abundant timber for present use. February WEDNESDAY 19 1896 Went out of the woods this forenoon to cut saw loggs from some elm cut lately. Be-fore noon however it began to snow and blow from the West and North-West, so I had to stop work Have been reading over some old papers this afternoon. Came accross a place for building a barn, called the plank barn-no timbers being used simply plank. �February THURSDAY 20 1896 The stormy cold weather still continues. Have contin-ued to stay in the house most of the time to day, a cold wind being in progress all day. Had the pleas-ure of recieving some money from Mr Awford to day - a return of a portion of our years tax, Feel much en-couraged by the change that has taken place since he came. February FRIDAY 21 1896 Got our roads broke this forenoon and a load of pea straw up from the little barn. I went out to the Port Dover mill with a grist of chop &c this af-ternoon. While it was grinding drove drown to the village where I had several er-rands to attend to. The weather is much milder than yesterday, but still it seems pretty cold. February SATURDAY 22 1896 Took Jim with me to the woods this forenoon and we finished cuting our six elm loggs & geting them ready to draw. Took the fam-ily down to Willam Wattses this afternoon to see the new arrival. Mr Edmond-son came and took away his two remaining Sheep this af-ternoon. The sleighing is quite good at present. February SUNDAY 23 1896 Owing to rain that has been has been falling to day we did not get out to church this morning. Went over to hear Mr Ebersole this evening however, and as usual felt benefited by go-ing. The sabbath is a pricious day even when we cannot get out to our usual morning service. The Lord does not confine his blessings to the sanctuary. February MONDAY 24 1896 Our thaw that began yesterday has continued until to day noon since which time it has been freezing. Have taken my two first saw loggs down to the mill this afternoon. or rather to day. Intending for use the lum-ber for a silo, which we pro-posed makeing next Summer. We are rather short of feed and don’t feel like depending on common feed sup-plies much longer. February TUESDAY 25 1896 Had a very discouraging time this forenoon with my saw-loggs. Failed to to get even one to the mill beforenoon though I had one loaded twice and broke down besides. Will have to load it up again. Took my wife and children up to Simcoe this afternoon en-route for Delhi and Wyecombe an Expect them to be away for a fortnight at least. Feel very blue to night. February WEDNESDAY 26 1896 My natal day has again re-turned; but ow-ing to a cloud that has been over me it has not been one of joy I have been engaged as u-sual at my work. Took a couple of large elm loggs down to the mill this afternoon - the sleighing being very good. It seems hard to live without my wife and children, they being all away on a visit. February THURSDAY 27 1896 �Got to work in good time this morning at my saw-logging. Took two loggs down to the mill before dinner & large ones too. This afternoon I managed alone to get out a large oak log that was very difficult to handle Succeeded however in getting it as far as Mr McBrides on the hill. Weather is quite warm and snow fast disappearing. Am nearly through with my saw-loggs however February FRIDAY 28 1896 Took our large oak log down to the mill this mor-ning. Had to work until nearly noon before it could be got on the roll-way. This afternoon took the two white ash loggs down to the mill that fell to me from the large tree on the line be-tween James Horn and us. We divided the tree equaly as near as we could. This tree has been a bone of contention for many years, but is done for now and I am very thankful. February SATURDAY 29 1896 Split and cut wood at the house this forenoon with Jims help. This afternoon we all went to the woods and continued the same work. Have noticed that the three last days of February which some say rule the three Spring months have all been very mild. The last one has been the coldest somewhat. Do not however take much stock in these signs, for I have seen them fail more than once. March SUNDAY 1 1896 On account of the almost im-passible state of the roads we did not get out to church this mor-ning as we de-sired. Have been im-proving the time as best we could at home. This evening however I went over to hear Bro. Ebersole. Always feel ben-efitted in this way. His dis-courses are always earnest and practical, It seems to bad that his congregation could not be larger. March MONDAY 2 1896 March is co{m}ing in like a lion indeed, o{n} time. Both y{es}terday and to {day?} have been ve{ry} cold and blust{ery} Have been {cut}ing up our e{lm} tops to day {cut off} Mr Awfords {with?} John’s help. {Cut off} working in {cut off} sheltered pla{ce} we found it {cut off} rather a plea{sant} day to work {cut off} Have bee{n} somewhat bu{sy} of late with {cut off}iety for th{e} Spring paymen{t is?} so soon upo{n us?; cut off} March TUESDAY 3 1896 March has brought us an-other very cold windy day. This makes them now, all about alike. Have been cut-ing wood in the woods again to day with Mr Awfords help as usual. Had a letter from my wife to night, and was glad to find that their visit was progressing favourably. She is visiting now at her fathers with the children. March WEDNESDAY 4 1896 Mr Awford’s {and?} I have been {cut off} in the woods again to day The weather {has?} been very co{ld} and wintry, {to?} night for wo{rk}ing in the w{oods} John started {to?} draw wood th{is} afternoon bu{t} broke down {cut off} his second lo{g} Have one {of} Mr Irae Wood{ward’s} sons staying {to} night with us He came from {Wye}combe this af{ter}noon, Report {cut off} well there as {are?} our folks. March THURSDAY 5 1896 �Young Mr Wood-ward who spent last night with us, went away this mo forenoon for his home at Wyecombe. Got to work this afternoon at drawing up wood from the woods. Succeeded in geting up five good big loads. We seem to be on the eave of warmer weather. It has been much warmer even to day. Recieved my first coppy of the Horticulturalist to day, The first for some years. March FRIDAY 6 1896 It rained m{ost} of the forenoon I worked insi{de} and made a {cut off}le of axe-hand{le} This afterno{on} however I we {have} been geting a couple loa{ds} of pea stra{w} Went down {to} the mill thi{s} evening and brought hom{e} small load {of} lumber, bes{ides} looking after loggs. Have {cut off} loggs yet to get on the {cut off} way. The weath{er} is turning w{arm?} to night. March SATURDAY 7 1896 To day we have seen continued stormy windy weather. I went up to Simcoe this forenoon notwithstanding the storm. While there got twenty five more pails for sap, also some more spiles. Attended also to a matter at the bank. Recieved a letter from my wife this eve-ning, also one from my little girl Dottie. Could not make out much sense the latter though. March SUNDAY 8 1896 Went out {to} church this {eve}ning, the first time in four {or} five weeks ta{ke}ing Bertha w{ith} me. Found t{hat} our own m{in}ister was a{way} but an y{cut off} too, whose {cut off} was unknown {to} us officiated. Called at W{illiam} Watts on the {way} home. He {having?} lately had {a} very narrow {es}cape from {cut off} from a mad {cut off} Heard Bro {Eb}ersole this {eve}ning as us{ual} March MONDAY 9 1896 Went down to the saw-mill this mor-ning after a load of lumber, also to see about get the remaining loggs on the rollway. Found the latter job impracticable. Brought home the lumber how-ever. Got started this afternoon at geting up ice for Summer use. Wen intend puting in a corner of our wood-house. Weather is mod-erating somewhat. March TUESDAY 10 1896 Have been w{ork}ing away to {day} with all our might, trying {to} get our Sum{mer} supply of ice {put?} away. Jim {has} been helping {me} We got up {cut off} loads from {the} creek on our own place, {cut off} we thought wo{uld?} be sufficient and have bee{n} packing aw{ay} in the corner {of} the woodho{use} Our old fr{iend} G.W. Lemon Came in to {cut off} over night {with?} us to night {cut off} a long time March WEDNESDAY 11 1896 We are having our cold weather now, instead of in the early winter months. Have been having a cold N.E. snow and wind storm to day. Snow has been falling in quite large quantities. Got our ice all packed this forenoon and ready for cov-ering with saw-dust. Have been work-ing inside at Make-ing axe-handles this afternoon, have-ing found a piece of hickory recently. Our friend G.W. Le- left us again this morning. March THURSDAY 12 1896 �Have been exceedingly buisy t{his} forenoon geting {the} ice covered with saw-dust besid{es} other jobs. Get Went up {to} Wyecombe this e{ve}ning after my w{ife} and children. G{ot} there about ni{ne} o’clock. Found them all well except colds, a{nd} ready to go ho{me} with me in the morning. Had {an} exceedingly cold drive up, it w{as} Zero weather {in?} earnest, with driving north w{est} wind. March FRIDAY 13 1896 We started from Mr Ferguson’s Wyecombe this forenoon at about ten o’clock - Maggie, the two children and myself. Had a rather comfortable drive down to my friend W.J. Carpen-ters, where we arrived at about two P.M. Attended the Far-mers Institute and Horticultural meeting in the town hall this afternoon. A very interesting and instructive address from or by Mr McNeil of Windsor Ont. on growing small fruits & grapes &c. Got home safely in good time. March SATURDAY 14 1896 Have been wor{king} away as usua{l} to day at sun{dry} jobs. Got home part of a load {of} saw dust for {cov}ering the ice {and?} a couple of loa{ds} of ti lumber f{rom} the saw-mill, {leav}ing one there s{cut off} for another day The weather c{on}tinues to be cold and rather wi{ndy} as is usual in March. It is quite a {cut off} to have my wife and children ho{me} again. I seem to miss them more {and} more as they get older. March SUNDAY 15 1896 Maggie and I went out to Port Dover this morning to church Our own min-ister officiated and in his usual very acceptable way. Went over to Mr Ebersoles church this eve-ning as usual, Feel much ben-efited always, by attending the house of Worship. Wonder that so many people can be contented to deprive them-selves of this bless-ing March MONDAY 16 1896 Went down {to} the saw mill this morning a{nd got?} the last of {our} silo lumber e{x}cepting the lo{ggs} yet to saw. Have been ge{t}ing up wood since. The lumber hewers came {to} day and have nearly got {the} five hickory {loggs?} ready to dr{cut off} My cousin A{lice} Culver came {this} evening to s{tay} over night w{ith} us. She came after my mo{ther} for a visit {as} well. March TUESDAY 17 1896 Have been buisy to day as usual. Got up our two last loads of pea straw from the little barn this forenoon. This afternoon I have been get-ing up wood as fast as pos-sible, for fear of the snow leaving us. It has been thawing quite fast to day. Had a visit from Alice Culver last night. She went home again this morning takeing my mother with here for a week or so. March WEDNESDAY 18 1896 Went out {to} the Port this fo{re}noon, Calling {at} James Feasgues {on} the way to see about the dra{w}ing of some l{um}ber. Had dinner {at} my unckle Geo{rge} Matthews. Got pay for {the} timber sold {last?; cut off} but it was a {cut off} disappointing {cut off} Fully expected to {cut off} {have?} had some eighteen {or} twenty dollars; bu{t,} realy had scarce{ly; cut off} Weather quite S{pring} like, and sho{uld} think, a sap {cut off} though I have m{ade} it for this time. March THURSDAY 19 1896 �A storm has been in pro-gress to day - mostly from the North East, snow has been falling fast. I have been working inside at makeing axe-handles &c Always find some-thing to do even if the weather is storm-y. Ow Our family is much reduced and seems quite small, Bertha and my mother both being away. The latter is helping Miss giles. March FRIDAY 20 1896 The terriffic s{now} and wind st{orm} last yesterday continued throug{h} last night a{nd} most of to day It came latterly from the North drifting up t{he} Concession in {a?} great shape. I have bee{n} buisily engag{ed} to day at su{n}dry jobs as us{ual} Mostly geting {cut off} in readiness {to} work after {the} seasons arriv{e} for it. The weather is also quite cold for the t{ime} of year. March SATURDAY 21 1896 Worked with Mr Awfords at geting up willow wood this forenoon. This afternoon I have been taping trees for the first. The sap ran very well for a little while, The weather is rather cold yet however for maple sugar makeing. Have had an exceedingly cold March this time. Have no doubt it will be followed by a warm April. March SUNDAY 22 1896 On account {of} the terrible s{tate?} of the roads {we} did not get to our usual {mor}ning service {at} Port Dover; bu{t,} went over to hear Bro. Ebe{rsole} instead, both {cut off} morning. As As usua{l} enjoyed the {ser}vice very m{uch} This brother {is} always earn{est} and a proffi{cient?} preacher to he{ar} The weather {is} very cold a{nd} wintry. A s{cut off} N.W. Wind be{cut off} the cause ju{st} now. March MONDAY 23 1896 Have been very buisy today as usual. The weather is rather cold for sugar make-ing so that we have had but little sap after all. Split fence blocks &c this fore-noon. Have been triming trees &c this afternoon. My mother came home again this evening from my unckle Robert Culvers. James Holcomb came after one of our horses this evening. March TUESDAY 24 1896 Have been v{ery} buisily engag{ed} at triming tr{ees} to day most {of} the time. Tapped a fiew more maple trees this afte{r}noon, which must make something like one hundred {and} forty or fifty Went down to Watts’es this evening to see him about surplus horse{s} Did not find him at ho{me} however. Found Mr C. Smith quite unwell. March WEDNESDAY 25 1896 I went down to W.H. Watts’ this morning to get his advice about our two Mare’s w Took them down to jarvis this afternoon - there being a buyer there from Buffalo. Did not succeed in geting an offer on either one of them how-ever, although I was anxious to make a sale of both. Sap has been runing. Got our first gathering this evening. March THURSDAY 26 1896 Worked this fo{re}noon at sun{dry} jobs, mostly {in}side, however as a snow & sleet storm h{as} been in prog{ress} This afternoo{n} It have been working in th{e} woods at gat{her}ing sap &c. There �was qu{ite} a run yesterday and la{st} night, rain C{ame} with it thoug{h} so that it w{ill} be of inferio{r} quality. Maggie and I visited our new keeper & wife th{is} evening, Cris. Nel{son} March FRIDAY 27 1896 Have been very buisy as usual, to day. Worked this fore-noon at sun-dry jobs; but, this afternoon have been pre-pareing wood for Summers use. Weather is cold again, and sap don’t run very much. W.H. Watts was to dinner with us; and, while here hired George Awford for the Summer. There seems to be an unusual number of men this year. March SATURDAY 28 1896 Worked at sp{lit}ing wood th{is} forenoon at {the} woodhouse. This afterno{on} I went out to Dover takeing my mother w{ith} me. The roa{ds} are very bad and yet my mother staye{d} going home w{ith} W.J. Carpenters necessitating {my} return to mor{row} Found my fri{end} L.G Morgan laid up wi{th} lumbago, so {that} his office {has?} to be run by his friends. March SUNDAY 29 1896 Went out to meeting this evening instead of this morn-ing on account of the bad roads partly; and on account of my mother who is already there. Thought it would give her an-other chance to go to church. It has been a beautifuly warm day and the snow has been disappear-ing very fast. We seem likely now to have warm weather in earnest. March MONDAY 30 1896 Have been exceedingly bu{isy} to day and Jim has been helping me. We gathered and boiled d{own} our first ba{tch} of sap. Had {a} nice gatheri{ng} for this time Did not all {get?} done though for we have some four barrells of sa{p} yet on {cut off} for to morrow boiling. Have had a beautiful Sp{ring} like day. March TUESDAY 31 1896 Have been boil-ing down in the woods to day, and Jim has been help-ing me. It has been a very good sap day as well so that our stock of sap has not de-creased so very much, after all. Had W. Watts and family here to dinner with his eldest daughter Emma. Could not spend much time with them how-ever, from my work. April WEDNESDAY 1 1896 We gathered s{ap} again this fo{re}noon; but, owi{ng} to high East wi{nd} thought best {to} postpone the boiling down process, until better weathe{r} Have been w{ork}ing at the w{ood} cuting & split{ing} the most of ti{me} since. G.W. Lemon came just befo{re} noon, to see me about th{e} comeing Spring Deliveries at Simcoe and Port Dover. It seems that {I} am required for {cut off} April THURSDAY 2 1896 I went down to Jarvis this forenoon to try and sell our two spare horses. Had a terrible time going down and back ow-ing to the wind and snow storm that pre-vailed through the day. Failed in my purpose however and had to bring the horses back home again unsold. This is the second time I have failed. �April FRIDAY 3 1896 A cold Nor{th} West wind {has} been blowi{ng} to day with occasional s{now} squall. It h{as} consequently {been} very unplea{sant} out of doo{rs} Have been {working?} at sundry j{obs} mostly insi{de} however. My friend {cut off} Wilson’s son Walter {illegible} up this eve{ning} He has co{me} to spend {the} Easter hollo{wday} with me i{n} the Sap bu{sh} April SATURDAY 4 1896 Went up to Simcoe this fore-noon to see about a note I had there to attend to; and another matter also that required to be attended to. Went up to Delhi this after-noon to see about geting W.A. Ferguson to send for my plum trees for this Springs plant-ing &c. Drove home again this eve-ning, arriving safely at about half past eleven P.M. April SUNDAY 5, 1896 Did not g{et} out to chu{rch} this morning {by?} myself; but {got?} out my wif{e} with two oth{er} members of {the} family. Went over {to} hear bro. Ebe{rsole} this evening {how}ever. It be{ing} Easter Sun{day} the services {to} day and the evening were {cut off}ed to the occa{sion} Have been {cut off} with a very {prec}ious sense of {ap}preciation of {the} death & Suff{ering} of our Savi{our} Surely he died fo{r; cut off} April MONDAY 6 1896 I went out to town first thing this mor-ning on a mat-ter of business with bro Ellis. Got home again before noon and this afternoon went down to the saw-mill, after a load of saw-dust and to put a log on the roolway. Found this evening that the sap had been runing consider-ably for the last three days the pails and pans being well filled up. April TUESDAY 7 1896 Began sow{ing} clover-seed t{his} morning in {the} field back {of} the barn. A{fter?} seeding it w{ith} Alsike. Have been {en}gaged at s{un}dry other jo{bs} as well, cu{ting} wood, and gathering s{ap} The weathe{r} has been c{cut off} and quite s{cut off} for several {days?} but, not {cut off} cold but wh{en} sap would {run?} So we hav{e} now a goo{d} lot to boil down. April WEDNESDAY 8 1896 We began again to boil down sap to day; having a considerable quantity on hand. Succ-ceeded in get-ing a nice batch into syr-up by to night. The run of sap near began last Saturday still continues and is an unusualy good one. Have had lots of help, such as it was. Walter Wilson & George Gutcher with Jim. April THURSDAY 9 1896 Jim and I with Walter {Wilson} have be{en} boiling do{wn} to day aga{in} The latter w{ent} out to Dover {on} the way h{ome} this afterno{on} however. Rain has b{een} falling this {eve}ning in c{on}siderable qu{an}tities make{ing} our work in the woods r{ather} disagreeable Sap has be{en} flowing be{au}tifuly an{d} we are g{eting} a nice co{cut off} ready to bo{il down} April FRIDAY 10 1896 �We have been boiling down again to day, jim and I. Had some six pails of syrup this evening as the result. Much the larg-est batch yet. It took us un-til ten o’clock to night to get through with the job. Due of the result has been the contraction of a severe cold, by myself. Sap has con-tinued to run grandly today. April SATURDAY 11 1896 Had deligh{tful} April Shower last night {and} this forenoon Jim and I h{ave} been working away at b{oil}ing down s{ap} as usual to day. Made {a} considerable {ad}dition to the stock of Syr{up} Had some visitors at boiling plac{e} to night, w{hich?} is a very C{cut off}sion occur{rence} during sy{rup} makeing. {Cut off; I?} always try {to} fill them {up} on demand April SUNDAY 12 1896 Owing to the terrible state of the roads we did not got out to our own meet-ing; but, went over to Mr Ebersole’s church instead both morning and evening. The weather is very warm and there are bright prospects of good roads before long. Enjoy the sab-bath at home once in awhile without going to church, but only once in a while. April MONDAY 13 1896 Jim and {I} have got to {work?} again at o{ur} Syrup make{ing} as usual. {The?} weather is {be}comeing ra{ther} unfavourable for sap alth{ough} it is runing still. We {suc}ceeded in ge{ting} another ni{ce} batch this {eve}ning. We had o{ur} near neighbo{rs} to eat suga{r} this evening Mr Awfords {and?} some neigh{bor} boys. Weather sti{ll is} very fine. April TUESDAY 14 1896 Have been boiling down sap again to day expecting this time to make a finish of it. Failed however, for we had nearly two milk cans full after our days work was done. Maggie went down to Thomas Jacksons after some eggs for seting this eve-ning, and Mrs Clarke came home with her. The weather con-tinues very fine and warm. April WEDNESDAY 15 1896 OUr last {boil}ing of sap c{ame} off to day. {Cut off} it was a s{mall?} one. After g{eting} up backlogs {cut off} wood and ge{ting} them started {cut off} let Jim and Bertha do {the} boiling. There is v{ery} little appear{ance} of another r{un} of sap this year, the w{eather?} being a good deal like s{um}mer. Grass pr{os}pects are for inside {cut off} two week{s} April THURSDAY 16 1896 I have been busy triming apple trees in the front yard this forenoon, also most of the afternoon. Find that our ground is rather wet yet and yet Mr Awford is ploughing on the Big Flat. Spring like weather still continues and buds both bloss-om and leaf are geting well forward. There seems dan-ger of a rep-etition of last year as to fruit. April FRIDAY 17 1896 Have been engaged at sundry job{s} this forenoon Went up to Simcoe this {af}ternoon Stop{ed} at Lynn val{ley} for some {oat?}meal. Too{k} some syrup {to} Florence a{nd} gave Gallon’s {to} Sarah �Crys{ler} besides a {cut off} for Charley {Crysler} to pay for {the} lot of ca{cut off} recieved ye{ster}day. Brought h{ome?} a Grimsby {disc} harrow, to {day} of Hamilton {Olds} April SATURDAY 18 1896 Worked this forenoon at puting the new Grimsby harrow togather lately bought of Hamilton Olds. This afternoon went over the onion patch & Straw-berry patch with it and like the way it works very well. Went out to town this eve-ning takeing my mother with me. Had a successful trip amongst some of my friends with maple syrup. April SUNDAY 19 1896 The roads {hav}ing become p{ass}able we were able to get o{ut} to our own meeting in P{ort} Dover again to day. It {cut off} nearly a mo{nth} since this {was?} our priveleg{e} Had an exc{ellent} discourse fr{om} Bro B. on Al{l} things are goo{d?} and ye are C{cut off} and Christ {cut off} Went over to hear Brother {Eb}ersole this e{ve}ning as us{ual} Enjoyed this service ve{ry} much. April MONDAY 20 1896 We started the harrow to day in the front field but owing to the ground being wet in spots had to resort to common harrow instead of the disc. Gathered up our sap-pails to day and plugged up the holes in Ma-ple trees for the season. Have also been dong what I could at triming cherry trees and apple trees as well. Weather keeps quite warm & dry. April TUESDAY 21 1896 Have been able to trim tr{ees} most of the tim{e} to day, on account of havi{ng} Jim to drive {the} teem for me Had quite a shower of rain this afternoon which preven{ted} further seedi{ng} opperations. My two aunts Lydia and Ja{ne?} with my cousin {cut off}nord were her{e} to dinner an{d} spend all aft{er}noon. Had a letter {from} Mr Whitesides {re}lateing to my {in}terest to day. April WEDNESDAY 22 1896 Went down to Jarvis this forenoon to see about selling a horse or tow, takeing my wife with me. Did not get much satisfaction from my trip however. There does not seem to be much chance to see horses just now, the market be-ing over-stocked. Have been trim-ing trees this afternoon while jim has been harrowing in the front field April Thursday 23 1896 Have had J{im} harrowing in {the} front field a{gain} to day. He ge{ts} along very w{ell} for a boy of {his} age. I have bee{n} buisy this f{ore}noon at tri{m}ing apple {trees} except when at other bus{iness} Mr Creighto{n} was here th{is} afternoon a{nd} bought our big mare Je{cut off} The price wa{s} small, but don't realy {need} her any m{ore} Fifty dollars {the} price recd. April FRIDAY 24 1896 Had a heavy rain last night and this fore-noon, mostly from the East. Took the mare that I sold to Mr Creighton of Jarvis yesterday down to Hagers-ville this af-ternoon. Had a somewhat eventful trip but got there without serious accident, deliv-ered the horse and recieved the ball. due. Got home in good time about dark. �April SATURDAY 25 1896 Went up to Simcoe this forenoon, mos{tly} to take some money for In{ter}est, Paid th{e} fifty dollars {re}cieved yester{day} on same. Called at A.{G.} Rose’s on the {way} home for din{ner} and brought {my} mother home from there. Went out {to} Dover this e{ve}ning to loo{k} after some small matte{rs} Put an Ad. {in} the Reformer & {the} maple leaf abo{ut} our colt. April SUNDAY 26 1896 Went out to church this morning take-ing my wife and Bertha with me. Had Bro Bennet to minister to us as usual. He gave us a grand sermon about the work of the Spi-rit &c. Went over to hear Bro Eber-sole this eve-ning also. Never attend the ministra-tion of this brother either without prof-fit. April MONDAY 27 1896 Have had Jim f harr{ow}ing in the front field {to} day while I have been triming tre{es} in the orcha{rd} The rain yes{ter}day and las{t} night left {the} ground som{e}what wet, {and} everything {is} growing ve{ry} fast. Neve{r} saw grass m{ove?} more forwa{rd} at this ti{me} of year th{an} now. Past{ure} is very go{od} indeed. April TUESDAY 28 1986 There was every appear-ance of rain this morning but it did not come after all. Have been drilling in oats and peas mixed in the front field by the church. Succeeded in geting all sown except what is still to plough and a small piece of wet ground. The weather is very warm and everything is growing very fast. April WEDNESDAY 29 1896 Have been very buisy to day geting t{he} front field {cut off} the store dril{led} in to a mix{ed} crop of oats a{nd} peas. Finis{hed} all but ab{out} half an acr{e} that is not yet ploughe{d} It went in very well Went ove{r} to the pray{er} meeting thi{s} evening, a{nd} had a goo{d} time with the christi{an} friends. April THURSDAY 30 1896 I started for Delhi ear-ly this morn-ing, after straw-berry plants. Arrived there at a little after eleven o’clock A.M. After dinner I went to dig-ging straw-berry plants, near the fac-tory. Was stop-ped by a shower of rain about three o’clock; but, succeeded in get-ing what I wan-ted and home again this evening or night at {1?} A.M. May FRIDAY 1 1896 Have been very buisy at setting out straw-berry plants in the front garden next to the road. Succeeded in get-ing them nearly all set out with John’s help also Jims and my wife’s. Drove out to Dover this eve-ning to see after the boxes of trees. After makeing ample arrange-ments, drove on to Simcoe for to morrows De-livery. May SATURDAY 2 1896 Our Delivery at Simcoe came off to day. My friend G.W. Lem-on had just finished notify-ing last night. Had a rather successful time although there was a good many who could not pay for their �trees. A shower of rain this af-ternoon prevented people come-ing in from the country, so we had a large number of or-ders to keep over sunday. May SUNDAY 3 1896 Went up to our regular Quar-terly meeting at Woodhouse to day takeing my wife and mother with me. Found the roads very bad owing to recent heavy rains; but felt amply repaid for going, by recieving a spiritual bless-ing, from the service of the occasion. Could not help thinking of the departed who but a fiew years ago worshiped under the same roof. May MONDAY 4 1896 Brought home my plum trees this forenoon from Port Dover. Took them out of the box as soon as possible and found them quite advanced, being already in leaf. Set them in water as usual, until I could get time to set them out. Began deliv-ering notices for Port Dover De-livery, this af-ternoon. Tooke the Western por-tion of my ter-ritory this time – May TUESDAY 5 1896 I have been out on the road to day deliver-ing notices, and found it diffi-cult to get the job done ready for the Delivery to morrow. Had a pleas-ant visit at Mr. W.L. Hedges an old English resident at peacock’s point below Nanticoke. Finished up in Port Dover and did not get home until half past ten P.M. Found the folk’s nearly all in bed. May WEDNESDAY 6 1896 The Port Dover delivery came off to day. Got there about eight o’clock and found G.W.L. there and the trees all out of the boxes. Our delivery was a great success, there being but one note and not many but what paid us the cash down, for their Stock. Had a fine day for it and we got through much sooner than is usual, with ev-ery order off our hands. May THURSDAY 7 1896 Felt much re-lieved to day to get home again where so much work was awaiting me. Began this mor-ning seting some Sovenir du Congress pear grafts obtained yesterday. Prepared onion ground after-wards and plan-ted the seed while Jim was geting the ground ready for plant-ing the plum trees. Mr William Small the old stock buyer came this afternoon also the tea man. May FRIDAY 8 1896 Jim and I have been seting out Bur-bank plum trees to day. We began in the north End of the lot. The ground is in excellent condition for seting out trees, so it does not take half the work to put them in that it did last year a-mong the ap-ple trees of the orchard. I like working amongst trees how-ever, even seting them out. May SATURDAY 9 1896 I have contin-ued to work at seting out trees plum trees to day as usual. Have cone my best, but there is still some-thing like forty to put in the ground yet. We are have-ing real sum-mer weather, so warm and dry just now. Rain has ceased comeing and may-be we will not have any more for a time.. �May SUNDAY 10 1896 Went out to church to day as usual, Had the usual Spiritual feast from the min-isters discourse and a good time in our fellowship meet-ing as well. It has been very warm to day, and vegeta-tion is, become-ing quite for-ward. Went over to hear Mr Eber-sole this eve-ning as usual takeing the family with me. May MONDAY 11 1896 Have been as buisy as ever at seting out plum trees in the new plot. Jim has been helping most of the time. Suc-ceeded in geting the last of the hundred and twenty five in the ground by the middle of the afternoon. Have since been working at re-pairing fences preparatory to turning out the cattle to pasture. Weather has continued very warm. May TUESDAY 12 1896 We kept on seting our plum trees this forenoon Jim and I. Had some fif-teen or more of our own raising that we brought best to set out in the unoccu-pied portion. We have con-sequently succeeded in get-ing at least one hundred and forty one plum trees ad-ded to our num-ber of this variety. May WEDNESDAY 13 1896 Jim and I have been hoe-ing out our straw-berry patch to day. We have had a rather serious time owing to the grass having started seriously. The weather has changed very much and it seems now as thoughe we might have an East storm of rain before long, there be-ing every ap-pearance of rain just now, besides being so much cooler. May THURSDAY 14 1896 Jim and I finished hoeing out the straw-berry patch this forenoon. for the first. Got to work at ploughing in the field by the church where there is an acre or so to turn under for oats and peas. Found the ground very hard, and that it was almost impos-sible to plough it. There is a fine shower of rain comeing this evening however. May FRIDAY 15 1896 I have been ploughing away in the front field, along the road, trying my best to get done. Last nights rain helped the ground to plough much better; but, it is hard enough yet. The weather has cooled off nicely since the rain, It has been quite com-fortable for work to day. May SATURDAY 16 1896 It has taken me about all day to get the remaining por-tion of the front field ploughed. It was nearly six this evening when I fin-ished. Went over to George Ryer-ses this mor-ning after a couple of little piggs, for which I paid him a dollar and a half each. The G.T.R. is constructing a Railway bridge accross the river in Pt Dover just now. May SUNDAY 17 1896 Went out to our own meeting in Port Dover this mor-ning as usual takeing my wife and mother with me or rather Bertha, for my mother stayed at home. Had a great gale of wind to day that seemed al- �most to take the top off the buggy sometimes. Had our usual feast of spiritual blessing both this morning and evening, notwithstanding the high Winds. May MONDAY 18 1896 Have had Jim harrowing in the front field to day, He rooled the ground once as well. We have it now about ready to drill with oats and peas. I have been buisy at sun-dry jobs through the day. The Good Lord has been own-ing me as his child of Late - to the joy of my poor Soul. Glory be to the Lord most high May TUESDAY 19 1896 Owing to rains last night and this forenoon we had to leave off our harrowing in the front field, to day. Jim and I have been cuting some willow wood at the house this forenoon and part of the afternoon. This evening I took Maggie and my mother out to Port Dover, mostly to attend a District mee-ting service in our church. Had a great treat while there. May WEDNESDAY 20 1896 I went over to George Ryer-ses this mor-ning after some wailson straw-berry-plants to fill in where ours had died out. It took one hundred and thirty. Got them set out this forenoon also. This afternoon I have been drilling in the last of our oats and peas in the front field. Got it done to night. Had our old friend G.W. Lemon to visit us to night. May THURSDAY 21 1896 The weather has continued to be fine and rather cool. Jim and I furrowed out the front field this morning and he has cleaned out the ditches. We also culti-vated the straw-berries, and this afternoon I have been hoe-ing them out. Had an offer from Mr Aber-crombie of twen-ty dollars for our three year old colt. which by the way, I have been asking fifty for May FRIDAY 22 1896 Have been very buisily en-gaged to day trying to get the Strawberries hoed out the second time. Find it hard to conquer the thrifty weeds. The strawberryies are come plants are growing nicely however, with but a fiew vacancies. Jim has been rolling to day in the front field. He has rolled all the late sowing and some of the early. May SATURDAY 23 1896 I went down to Jarvis this morning with the democrat, to take Bertha and Mrs Nelson to the Station, both of them being bound for Tor-onto. Called at Holcombs on the way home and had dinner. Have some hopes of selling the colt to Billy Holcomb. Went out to Dover this af-ternoon, and did some coll-ecting for Mr. Mackay. May SUNDAY 24 1896 Went out to our usual morning ser-vice, this morning take-ing my mother and little Evel-ine with me. Our own min-ister officiated and gave us a stirring dis-course on the necessity of be-ing filled with the Holy Ghost. Went over to the neighbouring church this evening where Dr Lake preached enjoyed his dis-course very much. �May MONDAY 25 1896 There has been every appearance of rain to day; but it did not come after all. I have been very buisy as u-sual. Worked at rakeing out the onion bed this forenoon, and have since finished hoeing the Strawberry patch the sec-ond time, fin-ishing this eve-ning. The Queen’s birth-day has been celebrated to day, in Jarvis and Simcoe. May TUESDAY 26 1896 Have been ploughing and planting our patch of early potatoes to day. Went over to Mr Starlings this morning after potatoes to plant. Got a half bushell that he had got of my unckle John, and he of A.G. Rose from the latter from the U.S. be-ing a choice va-riety; but, he did not know the name. We had a very heavy rain last night, the heav-iest of the season May WEDNESDAY 27 1896 Worked in the garden this fore-noon at planting some pota-toes and weeding out the onion-bed, with the rake. Went out to town this after-noon takeing my mother with me. Called to see Bro. Ellis, about visiting us before long. Saw the Shen-ango No 1 Come in with a big load of loaded carrs, twenty six I think. There is quite a stirr about town just now. May THURSDAY 28 1896 Each day brings its labours; its joys, and its sorrows. The Good Lord has been gracious to us this day also. It has been a joy to serve him. A heavy rain and thunder storm came last night and to day we have had very high winds, though not cold. Went to the mill this after-noon after some lumber the last for this time. May FRIDAY 29 1896 Have been building over the fence on the back side of the field back of our barn to day. Jim has been take-ing the fence down for me and been otherwise use-ful. We did not lack a great deal of geting our fence all built over. Have had a gale of wind both to day and yes-terday; but it still keeps warm. May SATURDAY 30 1896 Have been building over the fence north of the field back of the barn this forenoon. Jim has been helping me. Got about done by noon; and a good job too. Rain came this afternoon and we had to stop work out-side. Drove down to Jarvis this evening after Charley Crysler, and found him there as expected. Had a dark mud-dy drive home. May SUNDAY 31 1896 Went out to our usual morning service in port Dover this morning take-ing Charley Crysler with me, also Dotie. Felt much edified by our ministers discourse on the great gift of the Holy Spirit It is a matter for rejoicing that all may have His wondrous presence. He has said, That He may be with you and in you forever. He is indeed our {men-ttor?} & guide. June MONDAY 1 1896 �Went through our onion patch this forenoon with the rake, also the straw-berry patch with the cultivator for the third time. Have been preparing some ground for corn in the plum orchard, in the South portion. Am so thank-ful that what-ever come,s weather, world-ly blessing or disappointments, God knows best, and the promise will still hold good All things shall work togather for good &c. June TUESDAY 2 1896 We actualy got our six sheep washed this forenoon. Had Charlie Crysler to help us. The water was very cold for the time of year. Have been discing the plum tree ground East of the house this afternoon. Think of sowing it to beans rather than have it idle all Sum-mer. Have got it nice and clean now. Weather still quite cool. June WEDNESDAY 3 1896 Went over to George Ryerse’s this forenoon and got three pecks of beans to sow in our plum tree lot East of lane. Got it sown and some other seeds such as corn for table use &c in the same field. We harrowed over our last sown peas and oats to day also, it being a good deal crusted over from recent rains followed by dry-ing weather. June THURSDAY 4 1896 Harrowed over an acre of or so of late sown peas and oats that had been sown late and the ground crusted over by the late heavy rain. Got to work at ploughing for fodder corn back of the drive-barn this afternoon. G.W. Lemon came this after-noon to have me make out the Simcoe Re-turns, so I had to stop ploughing Have been at it this eve-ning also. June FRIDAY 5 1896 Did not get a chance to plough this fore-noon but did this afternoon. Got through with Mr Lemon but not in a very satisfactory way. John Ross the veterinary from Port Dover came and altered Fred the two year old colt,, also a bull calf. The weather has been very warm to day, and there has been some ap-pearance of a shower. June SATURDAY 6 1896 Owing to rain last night did not start ploughing until late this forenoon. Got nearly done how-ever and had it harrowed down afterwards. My wife went up to Wyecombe this forenoon takeing Charley Chrysler and our Dottie with her. Drove out to town this eve-ning, and recieved some sixteen dollars which I am send-ing away to pay for plum trees bought of E. Moody and Sons of {L}ockport NY. June SUNDAY 7 1896 Went out to church this mor-ning as usual takeing Jim with me. Had our usual treat in a sermon from Bro. Daniel Wooley, this be-ing conference Sunday and the minister away. It was good to be there, both to the preaching and class-meeting. My dear wife returned this eve-ning from a short visit to her mother. The Good Lord has sent us another fine service this evening. June MONDAY 8 1896 Rain came in quite large quan-tities last night, so to day we have done but little but wet weather jobs. This afternoon however I got to work with the plough again. Finished plough-ing the fodder �corn ground after a long time, the rain acting as a great softener. It is wonder-ful to see how things are grow-ing just now, especialy hay and pasture’s. June TUESDAY 9 1896 Got to work on the road this morning at our statute labour, both Mr Awfords & us. Went over to Mr James Wat-son’s for my dinner, and had a nice visit as well. This afternoon rain came just after dinner an pre-vented further work for the day. Heard this eve-ning that my un-ckle Caleb Matthews died this morning in Michigan. June WEDNESDAY 10 1896 On account of the rain yester-day we thought best not to go on the roads this forenoon, So we worked at our onions, trying to get them hoed and wead out. Went to work on the road this afternoon however and succeeded in geting in a half of our portion of the Statute labour done for this year. The weather is fine again, and cool. June THURSDAY 11 1896 Maggie went up to A.G. Roses this forenoon with my mother. She came home without ma, who remained for a week or so to visit I have been ploughing the sod back of Drive-barn where we want to sow fodder corn to day, or; rather most of the time. Drove out to town this eve-ning. Called at Mr Ellis who promised to come out to morrow night. June FRIDAY 12 1896 There was a heavy rain-fall last night which rather prevented work on the land to day. I finished plough-ing the ground where we intend-ed sowing corn for fodder, tow-ards night. Went out to town this eve-ning expecting to bring my friend Mr Ellis home with me but he had just returned from Conference and was tired; so, did not come. June SATURDAY 13 1896 Sowed our fodder corn this forenoon and this after-noon we rolled it, or Jim did while I worked at the onion patch. Went down to Jarvis this eve-ning takeing my wife with me. Met Char-ley Chrysler on his way to his home in Toronto. Sent a pail of but-ter with him for his mother. Called at Dr. Bennets office with my wife who is somewhat unwell. June SUNDAY 14 1896 Went out our regular morning service in Port Dover as usual, Had the usual spiritual feast provided. Bro. Bennet officiated and the usual class-meeting followed. A real prodigal son turned up at our service and remained to class, He told me that he had a praying mother in England, whome he left some six years ago, becoming a real prodigal. Some signs of repentance were manifest. June MONDAY 15 1896 Went up to Simcoe this forenoon and took our crop of wool with me, only six fleeces hoever and sold it at seventeen cent per pound cash, to Brooks. Saw my brother-in-law W.A. Ferguson and was glad to leave an oppor-tunity for talk-ing to him about my inter-est. Cultivated out our strawberry patch for the fourth time this afternoon. �June TUESDAY 16 1896 A circumstance happened this mor-ning that gave me much re-lief. Sold the three year old colt that I have been fit-ing up to sell for this long time; Strange to say she only brought twenty nine dollars though quite a fine large beast, and perfectly sound. Mr Abercromby a near neighbor made the purchase. Have had some beautiful showers last night and to day. June WEDNESDAY 17 1896 Got started at cuting clo-ver in the field by Mc.Brides to day. Made a very good days work, for the first. The weather does not seem settled yet however for we had another shower this afternoon. Am affraid that we have waited too long before cuting our clover field. as seed is our aim an from early cuting. June THURSDAY 18 1896 Got our sulkey rake wheels re-paired this mor-ning in time to rake up hay this afternoon. I worked at cuting most of the forenoon and this afternoon have been put-ing up hay while Jim has been driving the horse rake. The weather has become faire at last and we seem likely to have good hay weather now for a-while. June FRIDAY 19 1896 Jim cut some more clover with the machine this forenoon and this afternoon we have been rakeing and cocking up. We were very agreeably sur-prised at see-ing Mr and Mrs J.W. Fer-guson this afternoon. They were not here long before we had Mr. F. in the field helping with the hay. June SATURDAY 20 1896 Have been rakeing and cock-ing up hay to day. Jim has driven the horse-rake while my wifes father who is visiting with us has been helping me put up the hay. We succeeded in geting all up except a very small portion. It took us until after ten o’Clock this eve-ning however to finish our job. June SUNDAY 21 1896 Having my wifes father and mother with us today we thought best not to goto to church since they did not want to go. They left us this afternoon however, and I went over to hear Mr Ebersole this evening, which made up in some measure for our stay-ing home this morning. Mr. Ebersole is going away for a month or so soon June MONDAY 22 1896 Went to work this morning at making prepara-tion for drawing in hay, from the first cuting. Jim and I got in one load be-fore dinner. This afternoon we had Addam Frollick helping us and we have consequently got in six loads al-togather for the day. A heavy W N.W. Wind has been blow-ing and has hindered us some in our work. June TUESDAY 23 1896 We went to work again in good time at drawing in hay as usual. Succeeded in geting Seven more loads safely housed, which makes thirteen so far. This being the day of the Do-minion elec-tion I �went to poll my vote this afternoon. Got there just in time to put the last vote for the occasion Had William H. Watts and his daughter Nellie here to tea. June WEDNESDAY 24 1896 Have had Ad-dam Frollick to help draw in hay this forenoon. where we got in four more loads. He also helped me put on a load after dinner to take out to my friend Mr Jonathan Ellis. Had eighty pounds over a ton by weight. Was told this afternoon that a liberal victory had been obtained yesterday through-out the country Mr Laurier’s party will have a good majority. June THURSDAY 25 1896 Have been ex-ceedingly buisy again to day. Got our straw-berries cultivated over this fore-noon, also our sweet corn and early potatoes. This afternoon have in hoe-ing and weeding in the garden. Have decided not do to do any more hay-ing until next week, Our strawberries re-quire hoeing and weeding out besides a num-ber of other jobs first. June FRIDAY 26 1896 We were blessed with another delightful shower last night which prevented us going to our usual out-of-door work this mor-ning. Have been build-ing fence or rather removing a fence to en-large our garden patch for fodder corn &c, North of Drive barn. We failed to get it all done however, this evening. My mother return-ed this evening from her visit to Simcoe. June SATURDAY 27 1896 Jim and I finished our fence this morning af-ter which we got in a load of rakings. We have since been hoeing straw-berries. Find a very serious job again owing to the pusley and pig weed which has got quite a start. Recieved a letter from Mr. Mackay about my plum trees this evening, find him all right on that line, if his as-sistant is not. June SUNDAY 28 1896 Owing to a heavy shower that passed over about the time we usualy go to church we did not go this mor-ning but went this evening instead. Enjoyed the day very much for its privelege of rest, after the hard weeks work. The Lord has also been with my me, and my heart has been satisfied with His pres-ence. June MONDAY 29 1896 Jim has been helping most of the time to day at sundry jobs. Our straw- weeding and hoeing still keeps us buisy and seems like-ly to last an-other day. Begin to feel anxious about our haying, for the grass is apparently ready to cut. Mr. Awford has been made up his mind to try seting out strawberries. June TUESDAY 30 1896 Our job of cleaning out our straw-berry patch kept us going until to day noon. This afternoon I have been hoeing corn and plum-trees besides geting ready to begin cuting grass for hay again to morrow. Amongst my plum trees to day I only found one realy dead in the whole one hundred and twenty five. �July WEDNESDAY 1 1896 Went out to town this mor-ning to take the children mostly. Left Jim there, and came home by dinner time. There was quite a crowd coll-ected even by noon. The great Shenango No 2 seemed to be the chief at-traction, until then. Have been mow- the remaining portion of the field by McBrides this afternoon. July THURSDAY 2 1896 I have been mowing away in the remaining portion of of the field by McBrides to day. Jim got home by noon and has been driving the horse rake this af-ternoon. The tempera-ture has risen up to near nine-ty ° in the shade so we find it best not to work too hard. There are some indications of an approaching thunder shower before long. {Duplicate of the previous page} July FRIDAY 3 1896 Have been working away at t our hay-ing to day with all our might. Did not however accomplish what we intended. Mostly on ac-count of the tires runing off of our sul-key rake wheels requiring repairs. Have had Ad-dam Frolick cocking up for me but he did not quite finish. So I have not got the mow-ing all done either. July SATURDAY 4 1896 Jim and I got to work at our hay this morning; but, did not work long before it began to rain. Have been do-ing some nec-essary repairs to harness & implements du-ring the day besides having a good rest. Began to feel nearly worked out, so it was just about time for a rainy day to come. July SUNDAY 5 1896 Went out to church this mor-ning as usual and recieved the usual blessing from being there. Took my mother and Jim with me this time. Had dinner at William Watt’s on the way home. My wife and I went to hear Rev. S. Eber-sole, whose home is now in Pen-sylvania. He has become quite an interesting preach-er. July MONDAY 6 1896 After it had dried off this forenoon I went to work at cut the ballance of the field by McBrides. Got it done before noon and this after-noon Jim has been rakeing while I have been cocking up. The crop is particularly heavy on the corner next to our old garden. The weather is still very fine and has become cool since the rain. July TUESDAY 7 1896 Have been buisy at cock-ing up hay to day, with Jims help. We finished our hay this afternoon at about four o’clock. The hay crop is very heavy in places; But, of course there are places where it is correspond-ingly light and poor. The weather is very fine and cool again. July WEDNESDAY 8 1896 �Jim and I have been geting in hay to day, alone. Succeeded in get-ing six loads in the barn safely. Went out to Port Dover this evening to look after some small matters of business. Found that Mr. Ellis had gone away last night and would be gone for three weeks. Succeeded in geting blank to take up note though Mrs E. had to look some time first. July THURSDAY 9 1896 Rain came a-gain last night which prevented further drawing of hay until towards this eve-ning when Jim and I got in a couple more loads. Finished a letter to Mr. Mackay this morning and sent my wife up to Simcoe on some business at the bank. She failed to go in time however so that our matter was not settled as we intended. Rain seems brew-ing again. July FRIDAY 10 1896 We got in a couple of loads of hay more this forenoon; and had to call on my wife to help mow them away. This af-ternoon however Addam Frollick came and helped get in a load af-ter dinner and helped me get a load on the waggon to take to Port Do-ver. Took it out as intended geting there after six and consequently did not get weighed un-til near dark. Got unloaded at Mr Ellis’es and home again however. July SATURDAY 11 1896 Have had Ad-dam Frollick helping to day. He helped get in a load of hay this forenoon, also to get one loaded up for Port Dover, which I took out this afternoon for our Minister, Bro. Bennet. Had some two or three hundred pounds over a ton on my load. Promised to take a load on Mon-day for Mr. Harding. Addam has been Mowing arround the big field to day when not help-ing me - also along the gully East of the new plum orchard. July SUNDAY 12 1896 Went out to church this mor-ning as usual takeing my wife and children with me. Had a proffitable waiting upon the Lord and felt thank-ful for the priv-elege of meeting togather with God’s people. Went over to hear Bro. S. Eb-ersole this eve-ning as usual, and enjoyed the service. Had James Hol-comb and his wife to dinner with us to day. July MONDAY 13 1896 I took a load of hay, out to Dover this fore-noon, it being my last load from the big field. Mr Harding took this laid and is to pay Seven dollars per ton. Had one ton lacking forty pounds. Addam Frollick helped me about half of this fore-noon at mowing in front of orchard along the gully. We took ahalf-a load of hay down to him this eve-ning - about half rakeings s. July TUESDAY 14 1896 On account of the kindness of my neighbour George Ryerse we have been able to cut wheat to day. Our own old Tor-onto binder has about played out and is compar-itively worthless. So in our dilemma it was a great favour to have one provided for the occasion. Went out to town this evening to take or rather to send away some money to pay our Bbl Sugar lately bought. July WEDNESDAY 15 1896 �On account of rain that fell last night we had to leave off cuting wheat this forenoon. Jim and I got the potatoes and strawberries cul-tivated instead. Also the wheat cut already set up in shock. This afternoon we have finished our wheat cuting for this year. Mr. Awfords have also fin-ished their and got it mostly in the barn. July THURSDAY 16 1896 Started cuting hay in the little field East of the lane this mor-ning but found that my machine would not work so went down to William Wattses and got his new ma-chine which did the work up in good style. Find that the Toronto Mower has played out in its fifth year, mostly from be-ing worn in some of its parts. The weather keeps quite warm and seems much like rain. July FRIDAY 17 1896 We have been cuting hay in the orchard to day as u-sual. Succeeded in geting more than half done cuting this fore-noon. This af-ternoon we have been rake-ing and cock-ing up, with all our might. Had a visit from Master Wal-ter Wilson, a son of my friend C.A. Wilson of Toronto. He is much interested in country life, apparently. July SATURDAY 18 1896 Jim and I have kept on at the orchard to day. Succeeded in geting the hay all cut and raked up besides geting all up in good shape for rain. It took me until near ten o’clock this evening how-ever to get through with the job. The weather is very warm and muggy, much like rains of late. July SUNDAY 19 1896 Went out to church as usual this morning takeing my wife and Jim with me. Had a very proffitable sea-son togather throughout both services the Good Lord being with us. This evening we went over to the neighbor-ing church to hear Mr Aw-ford preach. He is ceartainly quite a preacher and uses sound doc-trine. July MONDAY 20 1896 There was a heavy rain fall last night and to day; which did not cease until this af-ternoon. Went out to Dover this eve-ning with the democrat takeing a small grist. Maggie went with me. Found that our miller Mr John Shaw had died yesterday and the mill was closed, so we brought our grist back without grinding. July TUESDAY 21 1896 The rain of yesterday & day before left our hay rather wet Have been spread-ing out to day. Had Mrs Dr Caught and the W. Watts’ family here for dinner and for a short visit this afternoon. A Mr. James Hoose of H Pelham Nurseries succeeded in selling me two Hundred Plum trees to day, to be paid for when the bear fruit, The first payment for two years from this Fall & time to be extended as long as necessary. July WEDNESDAY 22 1896 Jim and I gout another load of hay for Mr Jonathan Ellis this forenoon This being his third load. We were greatly surprised this evening by the arrival of Mr. R.J Winter, the husband of my neice Nellie. �He came quite unexpectedly. Reports all being well in Chattam and Dresden. He came to take my mother home with him. July THURSDAY 23 1896 Took my last load of hay to Mr Ellis’ this afternoon, This makes the fourth load to him. Had a surprise to day in the arrival of Jim’s father We have had Nellies husband with us to day also. Took him around the place this mor-ning, and had a nice visit with him. He also rode out to Dover on my load of hay. July FRIDAY 24 1896 Got our load on the waggon this morning, but rain soon came as we drove the load in the barn until the rain ceased.. Took it out this af-ternoon and de-livered at our ministers barn. Rame Winter went up to Town-send centre this afternoon to vis-it with {Rinnie? Rennie?} Fonger but he found them all away. George Gutcher left us this af-ternoon, after an unusualy short visit. July SATURDAY 25 1896 Jim and I put our last load of hay on the waggon this morning. Took this load to Mr. A. Edmondson, and there being some damp phay on the load agreed to let him have the load for a ton though it weighed a considerable more. He has to al-low me the same as Bro J. Ellis gives me for wheat was taken to him. Finished our hay, & got in two loads of wheat this afternoon. July SUNDAY 26 1896 Had a very proffitable wait-ing togather this forenoon as usual in our Port Dover Sanctuary. The Good Lord be-ing in our midst. Bro. Bennet al-ways seems to give us a “word, in Season”. something to think about and to remember. Came home by the lake shore road on account of our friend R.J. Winter who went to church with us. July MONDAY 27 1896 Owing to a heavy rain last night and this forenoon we did not get in the last load of wheat to day as we antic-ipated. Worked this fore-noon at digging arround plum trees in the or-chard when rain was not falling. Went out to mill this af-ternoon with a grist, as intended. My wife went up to Fongers, with R.J. this afternoon. July TUESDAY 28 1896 This being the day of the Del-hi excursion to Port Dover, my wife and I thought best to meet the friends there, so we have spent the most of the day there with our whole family ex-cept Jim. There was a big crowd there. Had a very pleasant time. Our Chatham friend R.J. Winter be-ing with us. A heavy rain somewhat marred the close of the day. July WEDNESDAY 29 1896 I took my mother and friend R.J. Win-ter to the sta-tion this mor-ning en-route for Chatham Ont. My mother ex-pects to visit my sister in Dres-den also and is to be away for a month or so. Have been digg-ing arround Lom-bard plum trees this afternoon. The ground is rather wet from yesterdays rain however. �July THURSDAY 30 1896 Went to Jarvis this morning with a package of butter for Mrs. Crysler. Took a lot of pears with me hopeing to sell them but failed owing partly to the great abundance of fruit. Finished digging arround my lom-bard plum trees to day. We have also got in our last load of wheat this eve-ning. We have our rakeings out yet, for to-morrow. Weather fine again. July FRIDAY 31 1896 We got one wheat field raked this forenoon and the rakeings drawn in first thing after dinner. We were surprised about the middle of the afternoon to see our old and respected friend Mrs D.W. Horton of North Pelham. She had Lavernes two children Dee. and Leone, now quite near grown up. Got started at cuting our oats and peas this evening with the mowing machine, having W. Porters pea harvester attached thereto. August SATURDAY 1 1896 Jim and I could not start our pea-harvester until ten-o’clock or thereabout to day, on account of the wet. This afternoon again we found it necessary to stop work for the same cause. We are puting in all our spare time now at weeding out our strawberries - the growth of weeds since haying time being some-thing terrible. Rain has come again this eve-ning. August MONDAY 3 1896 Jim and I have been cut-ing peas and oats most of the time to day, in the field by the store. I went out to our Quarterly business mee-ting this af-ternoon however Failed to get thei money ex-pected of bro’s Ellis and Ben-net for hay. A great Regatta is in progress in Lake Erie off Port Dover, and a large number of fine yachts are there. August SUNDAY 2 1896 Our regular quarterly Meeting came off in Port Dover to day. Our own minister officia-ted as usual and a good Con-gregation was present. There was an old resident and member present with her daughter Mrs William Routhnow of Brant-ford. We came home directly after service, and enjoyed the remainder of the days oppor-tunities as best we could. August TUESDAY 4 1896 Another heavy rain has just visited us, so that we did not get star-ted at our oats & peas un-til this after-noon. We are able to weed strawberries, however, no matter how wet the ground. Jim’s Father has come to visit him, and reports heavy rains & wind storms in Mich-igan. Also a short grist crop. August WEDNESDAY 5 1896 On account of heavy dews we are not able to start work at our peas and oats until nearly noon, so we spend most of the forenoons in the strawberry patch. We seem likely to have a last-ing job there for the weeds have got to be a terrible sight. It is impossible for us to hoe any more to weed by hand altogether. August THURSDAY 6 1896 �Jim and I have been cut-ing peas and oats in the front field again to day. Succeeded in geting all done of the first sowing excepting about an hour’s work An exceedingly heavy rain came this evening so we are not likely to do any more harvesting for some time to come. My wife is quite poorly; and, I feel anxious about her. August FRIDAY 7 1896 Owing to the heavy rain of last evening we did not get at our pea and oat harvest to day at all. Have however been weeding out strawberries as best we could We were visited by another fall of rain this afternoon; but, not so heavy as yesterday. The weather continues to be warm and very moist. Feel somewhat anxious about our grain that is still out. August SATURDAY 8 1896 Owing to the heavy rain of yesterday we did not get to work at our peas & oats un-til this afternoon. W suc-ceeded in geting the ball. cut that we left before. and a load in the barn besides. We worked most of the forenoon in the straw-berry patch, at weeding &c. Found that our peas had grown some under the bunch-es. Weather still very warm. August SUNDAY 9 1896 Went out to church this mor-ning as usual takeing Miss Daisy Seafortune and Olive Ferguson with me. They Came last night from Del-hi to visit us for a fiew days. The heat has been very oppress-ive through the day especialy when in church. Went over to hear Bro. Ebersole this evening, He has just re-turned from a holow-day away, for several weeks. Rain again to night August MONDAY 10 1896 Worked awhile this forenoon at the straw-berries as usual, it being too wet after the heavy thunder Storm of last night to do any-thing else. My unckle Dan-iel Olds and his wife came from Simcoe to visit us to day. We got a load of peas and oats ready to bring in this evening but another shower of rain came before we could get our load on. August TUESDAY 11 1896 Jim and I got to work at the peas. and oats again this after-noon. There was another rain last night which wet up our grain. We worked at our strawberries again this fore-noon. Towards night Jim and I suc-ceeded in geting in two more loads of oat and peas, make-ing three alto-gather so far. Am told that the heavy rains do not extend East of us but a fiew miles. August WEDNESDAY 12 1896 Owing to an-other rain last night we could not go do work at our Pea and Oat drawing to day as we expected. Worked through the fore-noon at sundry jobs, and got John to help me for about three hours. This afternoon jim and I turned over a lot of wet grain. My friend W.J. Carpenter & his wife came to see us towards evening. So, I vis-ited with for a couple of hours. August THURSDAY 13 1896 We succeeded in geting two more loads of peas and oat in the barn this forenoon Mr C. Nelson has been helping us. This afternoon I have been work-ing in the straw-berries, having let Jim go out to �the Sunday school pic-nic at Erie-Park. Port Dover. There has been every appearance of rain this af-ternoon; Indeed, it did rain some, but af-terwards cleared off. August FRIDAY 14 1896 Have had my neighbour Mr. Cris. Nelson to help us most of the time to day. We fin-ished turning over the peas and oats before noon in time to to put on a load. This afternoon we got in five more so we have got in six to day makeing nine eleven altogather so far. Was told this evening that the price of wheat was im-proving slowly. August SATURDAY 15 1896 Have been work-ing away as best we could at geting in our oats and peas. Our helper Mr. C. Nelson could not remain with us all day it being mail day, he helped us get in three loads out of five however, Makeing sixteen, with one more load and the rake-ings still out. Have had an exceedingly warm and even sultry day, too warm to work almost. August SUNDAY 16 1896 Went out to church this morning as usual. takeing wife and children with me. Quarterly tickets were renewed to day and our own minister officiated. The heat was so great that but fiew people were out to church and we felt it consider-ably both going and comeing. Did not get over to Bro Ebersoles church this evening for the same reason. August MONDAY 17 1896 Had Mr Nelson again this mor-ning for an hour or two. He helped us get in the last load of pea’s and oats that we had cut. Jim and I have been cuting the late crop of peas and oats this afternoon. Got along very well but did not get nearly done. We began paring apples this eve-ning my wife and I, for the first. We have a large quan-tity of apples on the ground already. August TUESDAY 18 1896 It seems that rainy weather has come again and we have had to leave off our late pea and oat harvest which we com-enced yesterday afternoon. Have been working in the strawberry patch most of the day however. Had a visit from our old neigh-bor Peter Ryerse to day. He walked down though ninety or thereabouts, years of age. August WEDNESDAY 19 1896 Jim and I have finished our cuting of peas and oats at last, It took us most of the day. Maggie went up to Simcoe this afternoon on different errends. Had a call from Archie Reid this afternoon; but, on account of my housekeeper being away could not en-tertain them to tea. Found that our field of clo-verseed was ready to cut at once. August THURSDAY 20 1896 I have been working at my strawberries most of the time to day while jim has been cuting clover in the field by McBrides this Forenoon. We put in a couple of loads of oats and peas in the cow-stable for feed there being but little grain in it; but, a good deal of green stuff. August FRIDAY 21 1896 �Have had Jim working with the mowing machine in the field by McBrides to day. He has cut some six or eight acres to day. I raked up what he cut yesterday and finished puting up one cock this eve-ning. Have had great appearance of rain to day but fortunate-ly it has all passed off, and we are enabled to keep on with our work. August SATURDAY 22 1896 A heavy dew prevented us from working in our clover until nearly noon; but, this afternoon we have been at it with all our might. Jim finished rakeing what we had cut and I have put in cock a considerable portion of the same. Threshing-ma-chine came this evening and we are likely to thresh on Monday. August SUNDAY 23 1896 Went out to church this mor-ning as usual takeing Jim with me this time. Had our own minister this time, and we do not have any that we would rather hear, as a rule. Had the comfort of knowing that the Lord was with us in our feeble efforts at worshiping Him. His service be-comes more and more delightful to my poor soul. August MONDAY 24 1896 Began thresh-ing Mr. Awford peas this mor-ning in the field, the weather being all that could be desired. Feargues {Feasgues’} machine is doing our job. Jim and I have been helping also Mr Starling on my and Addam Frolic. on my account I suppose. Got their peas threshed and near-all their oats as well, by night. So the men have moved their machine to the barn. August TUESDAY 25 1896 Have been threshing in the barn to day, nearly the whole time at Mr Aw-fords grain. Perhaps they threshed a couple of hours or nearly, at our own grain. We have been disappointed some in our crop, the yield being un-der our expec-tations some-what. The machine has not run very well owing to the numerous delay and tinkering. August WEDNESDAY 26 1896 Got to work at threshing our own grain this mor-ning, or rather wheat was left. It took us until about ten o’clock. We had to help the machine move down to the lake shore after-wards, which took until three o’clock this af-ternoon. Rain came again at about four so we did not succeed in geting our oats and peas drawn from the front field. August THURSDAY 27 1896 Worked at the strawberry vines most of the forenoon but this afternoon Jim and I got in our last two loads of oat and peas from in front. We got in our first load of cloverseed this evening, and found it in good condition for drawing. Our own crop of wheat from the field back of the barn was only forty seven bushells. For this year. August FRIDAY 28 1896 Had Mr Nelson to help us draw in cloverseed about three hours this forenoon. Jim and I kept on the remainder of the day. Have succeeded in geting five loads, mostly from the wind-row, drawn to the �barn. with one load brought in last night makes six in all so far. We are still blessed with beautiful cool dry weather, just right for takeing care of crops. August SATURDAY 29 1896 Have been buisy again to day at geting in clover-seed from the field by McBrides C. Nelson helped me about three hours this fore-noon so we were enabled to get in three loads more this forenoon and Jim and I got in one this af-ternoon, makeing ten so far from this field. Went out to Dover this eve-ning, to look after some small matters. August SUNDAY 30 1896 Being rather unwell, owing to a severe cold lately con-tracted, I thought best not to venture out this morning. So my wife & I have been enjoying the Sabbath at home. Lydia Jane Matthews and Eliza Vale came this afternoon however and we could not be a-lone after all. A light thunder storm came to us this af-ternoon, again. August MONDAY 31 1896 Have had time at work with the mow-ing machine Part of the time to day. He did not get along very well, haveing lost a bolt &c. Started to plough in the front field this afternoon, but the ground was so hard that I had to give it up. Think of working up the ground with the disc harrow instead. as it seems to be do a very good job. September TUESDAY 1 1896 Have had Jim working at the discing of the front field by the church, most of the time to day. He horse-raked the cloverseed cut yesterday, before noon. I have been working at sun-dry jobs, and towards night got to work at cleaning out the straw-berry patch again. There was a slight frost last night - the first of the season. Weather quite cool and dry. September WEDNESDAY 2 1896 Jim has be{en} working away {at} the disc harr{ow} in the front fi{eld} again to day, {for} the first time on {cut off} Am pleased {to} find that w{e} are likely to get the whole field sown {with?} wheat after {all?} I have be{en} cocking up- {clo}ver-seed mos{t} of the day. Did not get through how{ever} There is cons{ider}able appeara{nce} of rain this evening. September THURSDAY 3 1896 Was rather un-well last night and felt rather blue until nearly noon to day. Got to work this afternoon however at my straw-berry patch this time. Have had Jim discing in the front field again to day. He has succeeded in geting over the field for the first time and has started to cross this after-noon. The disc. is doing a great job for us. September FRIDAY 4 1896 Have had J{im} working in {the} front field w{ith} the disc har{row} to day as u{sual} He is geting {along} nicely and will soon be over {the} field the seco{nd} time. I have be{en} as usual ex{ceed}ingly buisy {at} sundry jobs mostly in {the} strawberry p{atch} Am rejoic{ing} in God my {Sa}viour thes{e} day. He is {in}deed a sa{tis}fying porti{on} to my poo{r} soul. �September SATURDAY 5 1896 We have been try-ing most of the time to day to get the front field worked up for sowing. Rain has fallin a couple of times and stoped us for a while. Went down to Jarvis this evening to take my wife and child Evelyn, for a short visit to Toronto. Were disappointed in not geting cheap rates as we expected. Took a lot of eggs and butter down as well. September SUNDAY 6 1896 Went out {to} church to d{ay} as usual, ta{ke}ing Jim wi{th} me. Our o{wn} minister off{i}ciated with usual accep{t}ance. Went over {to} bro Eber{sole} this evening Am glad {to} hear that h{e} is to remain another ye{ar} My wife {and} children hav{e} been away t{o} day and {it} seems very lonesome, {with}out them September MONDAY 7 1896 The rain on Saturday night last has been quite a benefit to the ground where we intend sowing wheat. It has worked a good deal better to day. Have had Jim working the disc most of the day, while I have been engaged at the straw-berry patch as usual. Do not make much headway, but still every row counts, and am anxious to get through. September TUESDAY 8 1896 Jim has be{en} workind the d{isc} harrow in the front field by the church {to} day. He got th{ere?} just before m{e?} however and went to work with the harr{ow} preparitory to drilling. I have been buisy in the straw-berry pa{tch} most of th{e} time. Went down {to} Jarvis after my wife and chi{ldren} this evening, {but} did not find them there {as} I expected. September WEDNESDAY 9 1896 Have had Jim harrowing in the front field by the church to day, while I have been working in my strawberry patch most of the time. Got to work with the drill towards evening however. Went down to jarvis for Maggie this morning but in vains. This evening however I went again & had better success; for, I found her at the station wait-ing for me. September THURSDAY 10 1896 Sowed nearly all of the fro{nt} field by the church to day Jim has been with me help{ing} to keep the dril{l} teeth clean f{rom?} stubble &c. Never saw gr{ound?} cover any bett{er} Put in about ten bushells of Mr Awfords wheat and si{x} of our own. The weather has been ver{y} warm and dr{y} My wife says {that?} at Toronto & East no rain has fa{llen} for the whole Summer. September FRIDAY 11 1896 It has taken Jim and I most of the time to day to run out the water furroughs in our nine acre wheat filed just sown yesterday. Succeeded in geting all done by this eve-ning however. Intended going out to Dover this evening but, did not get done in time though. Weather still very warm and dry. September SATURDAY 12 1896 After a fortnig{ht} of waiting, was a{bout} to go out to th{e} port to day. We {are?} at last through seed and ha{ve} even our ditch cleaned out. Mr Awfords a{re} only just begin{ning} to sow �howeve{r} It still keeps w{arm} and dry, some signs of rain {are} now being seen though. Have enjoyed a satisfactory degree, the fa{ct?} that laughs {and?} impossibilities and cries i{t?} shall be don{e} September SUNDAY 13 1896 Went out to church this mor-ning as usual takeing my wife and children with me. Had a very proffitable waiting upon the Lord. The sermon as well as class-meeting being very edifying. Went over to Mr. Ebersoles meeting this eve-ning all of us, and enjoyed this also. We feel very thankful for the priveleges of God’s house & service. September MONDAY 14 1896 I picked ov{er} some Flemish beauty pears t{his} forenoon, and this afternoon took my stoc{k} of Two and a {quar?}ter bushells up to Simcoe wh{ere} I sold them {to} the Canning {fac}tory for only forty cents p{er} bushell. Was glad {to} get even th{at} much for t{hem} however as fruit, of near{ly} all kinds is so very abu{n}dant this ye{ar} September TUESDAY 15 1896 We worke in our strawberry patch this fore-noon; But; this afternoon have been geting in Cloverseed that was ready to draw. Got in three loads, Jim and I, and two others off of the waggon. The weather is very beautiful and cool just now, as well as dry. September WEDNESDAY 16 1896 Took off o{ur} load of clover seed this mor{ning} Jim and I. We have be{en} working at o{ur} beans part of the afternoon but, most of {the} day have bee{n} working in t{he} strawberry pa{tch} trying to get {it} cleaned out. We were not nearly done {cut off} nor half do{ne} quite; but it seem’s we{cut off} to keep up c{cut off} and w{cut off} away. September THURSDAY 17 1896 Jim and I have been working at our straw-berry plants most of the time to day, geting it in shape for the next crop. Have been work-ing on my de-livery return’s of last Spring this evening. Find it a rather disagreeable job going over what I had thought was settled. The difficulty has been increased by a mistake of the manager of the office at St. Thomas. September FRIDAY 18 1896 Have been wo{rk}ing most of t{he} time to day {at} our strawberry patch as us{ual} We pulled t{he} ballance of o{ur} early beans t{his} afternoon how{ever} which took u{s} some time. Have been {at} worke this evening geting papers ready to take t{o} Mr L{em}on, Hope to have a satisfactory settlement befor{e} long of this {re?}vised quest{ion?; cut off} September SATURDAY 19 1896 On account of rain this forenoon we could not work out of doors & so have been engaged at in-side work. Weather star-ted to clear up this afternoon so we started for my wife’s fathers in Wye-combe at about four o’clock - Had a success-ful trip although very disagree-able on account of a strong N.W. wind that we had to face on the way up. �September SUNDAY 20 1896 We have been spending the day with Mr. a{nd} Mrs Ferguson, {my} wife and I. Went to chur{ch} with them th{is} afternoon an{d} enjoyed the s{er}vice very mu{ch} The Good Lord {has} been very nea{r} us in all o{ur} association to day, makeing our hearts gl{ad} with his pres{ence} We started f{or} home at abo{ut} six o’clock th{is} evening, and arrived in d{ue} course finding {all} well. September MONDAY 21 1896 Went down to Watts’ this morning, to see about geting them to take our apples. John said he would take my name down with the rest and thought it would be all right. They only give fifty cents per barrell however. for best Winter fruit. Have been at our old job in the straw-berry patch most of the day, Jim and I September TUESDAY 22 1896 Jim helped Maggie wash this forenoon while I continued to work {at} my straw-berr{ies} This afternoon also we kept on our job. Succeeded in geting over t{he} worst of our patch; so, th{at} we do not ca{re} to spend any m{ore} time at prese{nt} The weather is very cold to night; and, th{e} first frost {of} the season {is} likely to occ{ur} to night. September WEDNESDAY 23 1896 Jim has been helping me with the beans to day. He succeeded in geting our first lot of beans inside, while I have been pulling beans and cuting corn. Had a visit from unckle Peter Ryerse this forenoon or rather to dinner. Had, of course to spend some time with him. Went over to the prayermeeting this evening and had a good time September THURSDAY 24 1896 Have been cuting our fo{dder} corn to day besides doing sundry other jobs, one of which was t{o} make a lad{der} for picking a{p}ples, a job that I am almost drea{d}ing. Notice by {to} day’s paper that Queen Victori{a} has reigned lon{ger} than any m{on}arch in his{tory} on the Britt{ish} throne, that time having just transpir{ed} September FRIDAY 25 1896 Have had Jim cuting cloverseed this forenoon in the big field by McBrides. I have been makeing a ladder to pick apples at the same time. This after-noon we have both been cuting and puting up fod-der corn, which grew back of the drive-barn. besides some other jobs too numerous to mention.. September SATURDAY 26 1896 Jim and I worked this fo{re}noon in th{e} cloverseed; h{e} at rakeing {and} myself at coc{k}ing up. This after{noon} my wife an{d} I went ou{t} to town, fo{r} some necess{ary} calling at t{he} Jacksons on the way ho{me} and having {cut off} with them. Found the ch{il}dren and e{very}thing else a{ll} right on o{ur} arrival ho{me} afterwards. September SUNDAY 27 1896 �Went down to Jarvis this forenoon to see about selling our peas. Found that the price was much lower than ever before that I can remember, viz. from thirty five to thirty eight cents per Bu. Mr. Allen told me however that he thought he could give us thirty nine cents for ours on account of their excellent quality. Saw Mr Joseph Jackques about apples. September MONDAY 28 1896 Made a mist{ake} in writing up {to} day for yester{day} so will say {cut off} yesterday, th{at} on account {of the} rain we did not get out to church in the morning {as} is our custo{m} but this evening went {out} to hear Mr {Eber}sole, the ra{in} having ceas{ed} Find it goo{d} to thank and praise the Lo{rd} for his man{y} mercies to us His promises {are} precious of {cut off} to my poor so{ul} September TUESDAY 29 1896 I worked this forenoon at my young plum trees Im{illgebile}ding them up with cow-manure where the mice had barked them. Quite a large number of them were thus injured. It has been raining most of the afternoon quite hard, so have been moving our old cook stove to a new cor-ner of the kitchen. It has stood there for nearly forty years. September WEDNESDAY 30 1896 Jim and {I} started at {pick}ing apples t{his} forenoon; but about ten or eleven o’cloc{k} it began to r{ain} and has ke{pt} on until t{his} evening; so we have be{en} into sundry jobs inside Went out to town tow{ards} night to pay my Forrester dues. Had {cut off} enough more {cut off} quite. but s{uc}ceeded in g{et}ing what {was?} lacking of ot{her?} parties. October THURSDAY 1 1896 We have been picking apples this forenoon - except when picking up ap-ples for John Hamilton who was here for a load, which I sold him at eight Cents per bushell. The ground is very wet from yesterdays rain, so we have to leave off pull-ing beans un-till the it gets dry. October FRIDAY 2 1896 Jim and I have been pi{ck}ing apples th{is} forenoon with the activity {cut off}posess, there {be}ing quite a h{ard?} job of this pi{cking} on our hands {this} time. We have bee{n} pulling beans this afternoo{n} again. Find this a pre{tty} sore job on the hands, will be glad when we ge{t} done. Went down {to} Jarvis this ev{e}ning to take a bar of butter for E{cut off} October SATURDAY 3 1896 Worked this forenoon again at gathering, or rather at pick-ing apples, both jim and I. This afternoon we have been geting in a load of beans, this being our first. We have also been pull-ing beans part of the time. There is some appearance of rain again and we are anxious to be ready for it. Mr Awford took two loads of peas to Jarvis to day sold at Thirty nine cts. October SUNDAY 4 1896 Went out to meeting in Po{rt} Dover this m{or}ning takeing {my} wife with with {me} Had our usu{al} Spiritual feas{t} provided us {by} our good broth{er} Bennet. He {preached? spoke?} to day mostly about christia{n} fellowship in different pha{ses?} Had a blessed time in our class-meeting also. �Was glad to have the pres{ence} of our good b{ro.} John Saunders, {to?} worship with {us} He is just recoveri{ng} from illness. October MONDAY 5 1896 Went up to Simcoe this fore-noon after pitch-ing off our first load of beans. Saw Mr Lemon while there, about the misunder-standing in con-nection with the Simcoe De-livery of last Spring. Have been working at pulling beans this afternoon. Did not feel satisfied with the slow pro-gress made however. We seem to be crowded with work just now. October TUESDAY 6 1896 Warm wea{ther} has came a{nd} a south East wind has been blowing this forenoon. Th{is} afternoon rain Ca{me} as a result Had Mr {Aw}fords over t{o} spend the e{ve}ning with u{s} to night. Find it difficult to get our peas an{d} oats drawn a{fter?} the rains {cut off}dering by m{ak}ing bad roa{ds} Feel much {cut off} the peace tha{t} passeth knowl{edge} these days. October WEDNESDAY 7 1896 On account of a heavy rain last night and yesterday we could not work at our beans or clo-verseed to day; so have been picking apples instead and, are makeing some progress. Not having sold them however, and not likely to it seems, owing to the immense crop every-where this year; we do not pick them with much relish. October THURSDAY 8 1896 The ground h{as} dried off aga{in} we have been cuting, rakei{ng} and puting {up} cloverseed to day. Jim has go{ne} to work at cu{t}ing the little flat in fron{t; cut off} We are ha{v}ing quite a cool change in the weath{er} since the ra{in} yesterday. There is so{me} good indication of drier wea{ther} for a fiew days, howeve{r} October FRIDAY 9 1896 Succeeded in geting our big field of clover-seed all out this forenoon. This after-noon we have finished cock-ing up all that was ready. We have got to work at our beans again this evening. Had a visit from William Watts this eve-ning, telling me to prepare my apples and he would barrell and ship them in a week or so. October SATURDAY 10 1896 Went out to church this mo{rn}ing takeing {my} wife and ch{il}dren with m{e} Our dear bro Bennet preach{ed} to us in his usual way. It is always ver{y} edifying for {us} to listen to {him?} Went over to hear Bro Eber{sole} this evening {as} usual, and must say tha{t} I like his sermons very much also. It is good to sit in heaven{ly} places in Cl{cut off} October SUNDAY 11 1896 {Written below the printed date is: Saturday –} Have been exceedingly buisy to day at rake-ing up and cocking up cloverseed in the field McBrides We are all done cuting now and have finished rakeing and cocking up besides We got through before night so we worked awhile at picking ap-ples in the orchard Waeather very fine and cool. October MONDAY 12 1896 �Jim and I have been {at} work in the orchard at picking apple{s} to day - It rained for a couple hours at abo{ut} noon and {is} raining aga{in} this evening Mr Awford w{ent} down to Jarv{is} with a load {of} wheat this {eve}ning which sold at sixt{y} eight cents {per} Bushell. The weather {is} quite cool a{s} well as rainy October TUESDAY 13 1896 On account of the rain that came last night and yesterday, we found it rather wet pick-ing apples to day. This after-noon My wife and I went out to Port Dover for various things. Sent away an-other fifty dollars as interest to Mr Whitsides Took a crock of butter to my friend L.G. Morgan, who seemed to appreciate it very much. October WEDNESDAY 14 1896 Jim and I picked apples this forenoon as usual. About noon a Mr Murphy was here aft{er} me to got to S{im}coe with him {to} settle up with {Lemon?}. Fail{ed} to get the l{at}ter accompli{shed} however. This Mr Murphy is from St. thomas. Came home {cut off} Dover where {I} arrived just {in} time to meet my mother at the station. Brought her ho{me} October THURSDAY 15 1896 We worked at picking ap-ples this fore-noon jim and I. This afternoon we have been working away at pull-ing beans. We find it a rather tedious process, pull-ing these by hand. My mother is quite unwell since her re-turn home from a very bad cold. The weather is verye fine of late. October FRIDAY 16 1896 Jim and I have been wor{k}ing away this forenoon at pi{ck}ing apples. Th{is} afternoon we tired the bean{s} again and ar{e} now nearly do{ne} pulling them Find it very hard work on the hands, {in} particular. Think that if we grow bean{s} long we will s{oon?} find another w{ay} of pulling the{m} Went out to town this evening, mostly to see Mr Ellis but found him {cut off} October SATURDAY 17 1896 Left my work to day and went up to Sim-coe on business. After geting through at the bank I went up to George Lemons and spent three or four hours setling up. We got through in as favour-able a way as I expected. It seems the George has been somewhat worried about this matter, for some time. October SUNDAY 18 1896 My mother {be}ing very sick last night a{nd} to day, we {did} not get out {to} church to d{ay} We sent for Au{nt} Lydia accordi{ng} to our old cust{om} at such times She thought{hat} ma was not {se}riously ill, {and} would likely {be} all right in {a} fiew days. I went ove{r} to hear Mr E{b}ersole this e{ve}ning as us{ual} Had a very good service and, of course {en}joyed it muc{h} October MONDAY 19 1896 Went to pick-ing apples again to day jim and I. The weather is very cool and last night there was a heavy frost that I fear, injured some of the apples. We pulled the last of our beans this af-ternoon, and we are not sorry, for it is rather hard on the hands. Went out to Jarvis this eve-ning to see Mr. J. Ellis; but, failed. Called at John Watts on the way home. �October TUESDAY 20 1896 Jim and I have been g{et}ing in our beans this afternoon and {suc}ceeded in geti{ng} the last of t{hem} safely in the barn. We worked a{t} the apples th{is} foreneoon as us{ual} Went out to Dover this ev{e}ning, mostly {to} see Mrs Joh Jo{na}than Elles. Met him at {the} station, ha{v}ing just ret{urned} from janesvil{le} Wis. October WEDNESDAY 21 1896 Went down to Jarvis this morning after a the doctor for my, Bennet- is our physician now. He came this afternoon, and told us that my mother was being troubled with an affection of the heart. We were surprised at this for we expected that it was only a cold in connection with billiousness attack. Have been gath-ering apples. this afternoon. October THURSDAY 22 1896 Had Mr. Nel{son} to help us g{et} in cloverseed this forenoon for a couple {of} hours. Jim and I ke{pt} on drawing {this} afternoon a{nd} got in three more loads an{cut off} besides the th{ree?} got in this fo{re}noon. My mother {is} still unwell and I fear s{he} is in a serio{us} state of health We find it nece{ss}ary to stay up at night part {of} the time. October FRIDAY 23 1896 {Written below the printed date is: Saturday 24th} Worked arround at different small jobs this fore-noon, and this afternoon went up to Simcoe. this afternoon to see about geting rid of our surplus apples as far as possible. Went to Mr. Jackson’s this afternoon & re-cieved a promise from to take the apples at 40 ¢ Per Bbl. Mr Lemon & I continued our programme of settlement also and seem likely to get through all right. October SATURDAY 24 1896 {Written below the printed date is: Friday 23d} Had Mr. Nelso{n} part of the tim{e} to day to hel{p} us get in t{he} last of our c{lo}verseed, succe{ed}ed in finishi{ng} our job this afternoon at a{bout?} four o’clock. Had just tw{en}ty four four altogather. My mother i{s} still in the same low condition and {un}likely I am affraid, to stay with us long. Dr Bennet w{as} here this af{ter}noon, for his second visit October SUNDAY 25 1896 Went out to church this mor-ning as usual takeing Jim with me. My mother is still in a dan-gerous position apparently. The Dr Came again this eve-ning and thinks she is improving slowly. Have had a large number of callers this afternoon to see my mother. They were our own family however, almost entirely. October MONDAY 26 1896 I went up t{o} Simcoe again this morning, mostly to see Mr. Lemon respecting the ma{tter} of our disput{e} with St Thomas Came home in good time an{d} have since bee{n} working at the apple pickin{g} The weather ha{s} become quite warm and ver{y} fine & pleasant. My mother is still recovering apparently, tho{ugh} very slowly. Wrote to St Thom{as} this evening. October TUESDAY 27 1896 �We have been working away in our orchard to day Jim and I. Gathering Winter apples mostly. Had a visit from my aunt Susan Culver with my cousin Alice. My mother still improves and we are now confident that she will get up again in a fiew days. The weather has become very fine and warm… October WEDNESDAY 28 1896 Jim and I hav{e} been working aw{ay} at apple picking and gathering, to day again. Have been looking for the barrel to come for pac{k}ing them in; but, so far they have not come We are now about through except gatheri{ng} in our own supply and geting cider made for vineg{ar} and to boil down. There seems to be rain at hand to nigh{t} October THURSDAY 29 1896 {Blank} October FRIDAY 30 1896 {Blank} October SATURDAY 31 1896 {Blank} November SUNDAY 1 1896 {Blank} December WEDNESDAY 30 1896 {Blank} December THURSDAY 31 1896 {Blank} For more information on Courtland Olds, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource Courtland Olds Diary & Transcription, 1896 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Courtland Olds Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Norfolk County, Woodhouse Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1896 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Courtland Olds Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1896 C.C. Olds {signature} TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY The BROWN BROS, Limited MANUFACUTURING STATIONERS </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January WEDNESDAY 1 1896 Got up a couple of loads of wood this forenoon to begin the new year. This afternoon have been engaged entertaining visitors most of the time. Went over to the prayer-meeting to-night, and, had a very good time. There are indications of a shower of blessings upon our neyborhood. May we not only ask, but ask beleiving. {second page} January THURSDAY 2 1896 Have been working in thee woods againe to-day as usual, Part of Awfords force, have been & helping. There is a change in the weather takeing place, It is becoming colder. Wife and I went over to Mr. Ebersoles to spend the evening, Had a very pleasant time with him and his excellent wife. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January FRIDAY 3 1896 Cold weather has come at last, and seems likely to stay with us for a while. I have been working in the woods, Jim & John have been helping me. I found it pretty cold working at a very strong northwest wind has been blowing all day! Mr. Awford is has been to mill takeing a grist for us as well as for himself. {second page} January SATURDAY 4 1896 The very cold weather have continued today. The prevailing winds are from the west and north-west. Have been buisy as usual for day trying to get wood prepared for the fire. It has been almost to cold to work out of door today. Had a letter from S.Kitchen to day which made me feel blue, it was a dunning letter. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {duplicate of previous page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SUNDAY 5 1896 The continued cold weather and had roads are were suficient to keep us from going out to our own church to day. Went over to hear Mr Ebersole this evening however and enjoyed the service very well. We have been praying and looking for a revival in this church but, as for our expectations have not been realized. Lord increase our faith! {second page} January MONDAY 6 1896 I worked in the woods this forenoon with the Awford's at cutting wood. This afternoon I went up to Lynn valley calling at A.C.Matthews on the way and A. G. Rose's. Went to see the tax - collector about our tax is being still unpaid. Our Township council were voted for to day and I had to put in my vote as usual. The weather has been very cold and windy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January TUESDAY 7 1896 I have engaged at woodcuting to day. Mr Awford's have also been helping. There has been but little change in the weather: except continued signs of a snowstorm. Had an offer of Lombard plum sees for next spring's planting at twelve cents each. This is by far the lowest price so far. The Green Company of Rochester in the party. {second page} January WEDNESDAY 8 1896 We were cuting wood in the woods again this forenoon. This afternoon I have been geting up some wood for us our own use. The little snow that has lately fallen makes it peosible to draw wood with the sleighs. There is a constant appearance of snow, but it only seems to come in moderate quantities. If it keeps on however it will not be long befor we have sleighing in earnest. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January THURSDAY 9 1896 Have had a family dinner today. All my unckles except one on my mothers side with their wives and chil some of their children favoured us with their presence for dinner. Went down to William Wallse's for another dinner this evening. Had a pleasant visit there also, my old friend W. J. Carpenter & wife was also there. Think that Wall's & his wife also have been benefited by their sojourne in Harriston. {second page} January FRIDAY 10 1896 Did not feel overly well from our late ngiht out, last night. So did no do very much this forenoon. Had a Mr Jones here from Jarvis who is dealing in various kinds of timber. partly promised to let him have some hickory and other loggs. Went out to Port Dover this afternoon takeing Maggie with me. We are likely to have snow soon again, apparently. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SATURDAY 11 1896 Mr Awford and I have been buisy to day getting in the ballance of strawstack, the weather being quite favourable for our work. There are strong indications of a thaw or of a storm close at hand. Have been blessed to day with peace, as God above can give. My poor soul is resting of my precious saviour. Glory be as the Lord Most High. {second page} January SUNDAY 12 1896 Went out to meeting in Port Dover this morning takeing my mother with me. Had an excellent discourse from our own minister. His text was, "For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory the which shall be revealed in us". We had a precious time in our class meeting also. Went over to hear Bro Ebersole this evening and had a good time there also. "Praise God from whom all blessings flow." </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January MONDAY 13 1896 There is a constant appearance of snow but still it does not come. Mr. Awford and I have been cuting wood in the woods again to day. Have just been reading a letter of Mr E. W. Wilson Respecting this experience with the silo. He say that He he could not farm successfully without this mode of preserving feed. {second page} January TUESDAY 14 1896 We have been cuting wood in the woods to day. Mr Awford and I. The weather is rather cold; but as there is no snow to speak of on the ground it is a fine time to cut wood. Have been enjoying the Blessing of the Spirit of which we are told that. as many as are led by the spirit of God, They are the Sons of God. What a wondrous elaltation. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January WEDNESDAY 15 1896 The weather is very fine and rather mild though winterlike. Have been working in the woods again to day and Mr Awfords have been helping as usual. It makes quite a difference weather we have but one hand or three to keep when cuting wood even. Four of us have been working together most of the time and our pile has grown fast. {second page} January THURSDAY 16 1896 Worked in the woods this forenoon at wood cuting as usual, Mr C Awford helped me. This afternoon I have been geting up wood. with the sleighs, there is every appearance of a thaw just now. Had a visit from Wellington J. Carpenter and wife together with W. A. Walls and wife with Nellie. We had a very nice time with our friends. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January FRIDAY 17 1896 Worked this forenoon at sundry jobs. Went down to the saw-mill this afternoon and got a load of basswood lumber and took it out to Port Dover afterward There I left it with my unckle George Matthews. Found the roads rather better owing to the present warm spell. It is even geting muddy. {second page} January SATURDAY 18 1896 Took Got up a couple of loads of wood this forenoon after whick I went out to Port Dover to attend his birth-day dinner. Found Maggie and my mother went with me Found quite a gathering of our friends and relatives gathered together to celebrate the occasion. My unckle has arrived at his Seventy first birthday. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SUNDAY 19 1896 Went out to our own church this morning as usual, Bro Bennet officiated in his usual way, The subject of discourse was prayer, and the promies in conection therewith. The first condition in order to the answering of prayer is, to abide in Him as a fruitful branch Went over to Bro Eversole meeting this evening as usual and enjoyed his discourse on Felix & Paul, very much, {second page} January MONDAY 20 1896 Worked this forenoon at fixing up my bob sleighs. The snow that came yesterday and day before makeing it necessary. This afternoon I went down to the saw-mill and took a load of heavy lumber to my unckle George Matthews in Port Dover. The snow has been going off quite fast to day, but the wheeling is very good however. Went with the waggon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January TUESDAY 21 1896 Went out to Dover this forenoon with another load of hickory and White ash lumber from the saw mill. The roads are very good from the mill out. Went up to Clarke Matthews this evening for a visit took Maggie and my mother with me also Eveline. We had a very pleasant evening with our friends some ten or more of whom were present. {second page} January WEDNESDAY 22 1896 Went over to my neighbour Homs this forenoon and he and I cut up the big white-ash tree along the line fence about which we came near having a dispute. We divided up the tree equally as near as possible. Went down to the mill again this afternoon and got anotherload of heavy timber for my unckle George. Took it out this afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January THURSDAY 23 1896 Was intending to go to the farmers institute at Vittoria to day. It began raining just before we were ready to start however and we thought best not to go. Our decision proved to be a wise one for it has been raining incessantly all day. Went over to John Marr's to spend the evening, Maggie having gone over this afternoon. {second page} January FRIDAY 24 1896 The rain that began yesterday morning has continued to day. It has b not been heavy, but very incessant and rather inclined to snow. I have been engaged at sundry jobs inside, such as fixing bob-sleigh, makeing foot-stool and sundry the jobs for the house. Have felt rather blue to day, perhaps from the state of of the weather. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January SATURDAY 25 1896 Worked arrouned this forenoon at sundry jobs This afternoon however Maggie and I started for Wyecombe, stoped in Simcoe for a short time at G. W. Lemon's on the way and made some arrangements for the coming Spring delivery. Arrived safely at Wyecombe in due couse and found the old people well. Mrs Ferguson is not very well though. {second page} January SUNDAY 26 1896 Went with Mr. and Mrs Ferguson to the Wyecombe Church for the morningcl service. Had the satisfaction of hearing the present Simcoe minister Rev Mr. Prescot, - Enjoyed his discourse very much. Towards night we drove over to Delhi, and heard Rev Mr Write the new minister there. Was pleased and proffited by his discourse also His wife sang a beautiful solo. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January MONDAY 27 1896 Spent the forenoon in Delhi, Maggie and I most of the time at her brother Will's Had a very pleasant and proffitable visit with them. Told him some of my plans for the feeding of cattle for various purposes, and of the proposed planting of plum trees for in the spring. Was pleased to have his approval in both projects. Came home this afternoon. {second page} January TUESDAY 28 1896 Went down to the mill this forenoon and after geting a load on the waggon I took it to Port Dover delivering at the shop of my unckle George. While in town paid my life insurance for the month The day has been quite mild and the snow had been fast disapearing. It is good waggoning however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January WEDNESDAY 29 1896 Went down to Jarvis this forenoon to see about selling wheat to pay taxes. Found that the price had improved somewhat and was seventy two cents per Bu. Have been up to Roses to get some lumber out of his pile, taken there by mistake, And from there in Thomas Jacksons coming home by William Wallse Got to the prayer meeting to night & had a good time. {second page} January THURSDAY 30 1896 Went down to the mill this forenoon after another load of lumber which I brought home Mr Awford killed his old sow this afternoon and I helped him awhile. Got home a load of lumber from A. G. Roses this afternoon that had been taken there last spring by mistake. Am anxious to get done with this lumber drawing so as to do something else. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January FRIDAY 31 1896 Went down to the saw mill this morning after a load of saw-dust for bedding. This afternoon I took the last load of lumber out to my unckle George Matthews, as this job is out of the way after such a long time. Had an offer of nine dollars per for hickory in the log, to day to be delivered in Jarvis Thought to take some loggs down if the roads should be favourable. weather is still mild with an East Wind. {second page} FEBRUARY SATURDAY 1 1896 Cut wood this forenoon at the woodhouse with Jims help. Went to the woods this afternoon, We cut down a hickory tree for, sale, providing snow enough comes for sleighing. Have a chance by delivering in Jarvis to sell at nine dollars per thousand ft. in the log all the hickory we want to spare; of course this will not be many. Weather continues very mild. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SUNDAY 2 1896 Went out to our Quarterly meeting in Port Dover this morning. Our own minister officiated. The day being very pleasant and the roads good there was a good congregation present. The Lord was also in our very midst to own and bless. Had dinner at my unckle George Matthews. Went over to hear Bro Ebersole this evening as usual. {second page} February MONDAY 3 1896 There has been a continuous snow storm to day from diferent quarters. The quantity of snow that has fallen is quite moderate however. Have been reading up in fruitf culture to day, the storm being to severe for out-of-door work. Had a very pleasant visit from Mr and Mrs Ebersole this evening, they are our near neighbours now. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February TUESDAY 4 1896 I have been busy to day as usual. Got up a couple of loads of wood this forenoon, snow having comee in sufficient quantities for sleighing. This afternoon have been takeing the bark off of a hickory tree, prepared to drawing. Recieved a small book on silage by proffessor Will of Wiscousin University to day. Hope it will be of advantage to us. {second page} February WEDNESDAY 5 1896 Went down to the saw-mill this forenoon after a load of saw dust for bedding. The snow that came yesterday has made very good sleighing,it has been badly spoiled this afternoon however. Have been drawing up wood this afternoon from the woods. Wen Was surprised with a bailif to day about my taxes so will have attend to it at once. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February THURSDAY 6 1896 Cleaned up a load of wheat this foreneen with Jim's help Snow and rain has been falling all day makeing it a very disagreable day altogether. Have been studying my new book on Ensilage this afternoon. Would like to make a silo for filling next fall, there seem to be a possibility of makeing them cheaper than we used to though. {second page} February FRIDAY 7 1896 Jim and I cleaned up a load of wheat for market this forenoon, Intended to have taken it to Jarvis this afternoon but a snow and sleet storm has been in progress part of the time at least. Went-out to Dover this afternoon to attend our first Horticultural society meeting. Got seventeen members to start one. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SATURDAY 8 1896 Worked arround this forenoon at sundry jobs. This afternoon however I went down to Jarvis with a load of wheat. The snowstorm of yesterday did not make sleighing so I went with the waggon. Sold my load of wheat to B. Allen at 80 cts per Bushell. I find that the proceeds at this price is something more than when at fifty cents. {second page} February SUNDAY 9 1896 A heavy snow stom has been in progress since last night, lasting all of to day & is still in progress. There was no possibility of geting out to church. We have however been proffiting on the time afforded by the precious sabbath of rest for reading and for other religious exercises. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February MONDAY 10 1896 Have been working this forenoon at cleaning up my last load of wheat for this year for market. Kept Jim home to help me until noon. Mr Awford went out to town this afternoon to see Mr Elles but just made out to mils seeing him. He took out a grist of chop to the mill also. A terrible snow storm is in progress to night. {second page} February TUESDAY 11 1896 Have had a terrific wind & snow storm last night and to day. piling up the snow at a great rate Went down to Jarvis this afternoon with my last load of wheat. Sold for the same as the last load, previously eighty cents per bushel. Took the load bushells of buck wheat which I sold for thirty five centers per Bu. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February WEDNESDAY 12 1896 Went up to Simcoe this forenoon, to pay my taxes for the next year. Had, to pay something over two dollars cost which was not very pleasant. Called at my unckle John's on the way home and took dinner. This evening attended prayer meeting and had a good time, the Good Lord was with us. {second page} February THURSDAY 13 1896 There has been another continuous fall of snow for some twenty hours. Have not been able work outside to day as a consequence we seem likely to have abundance of snow and sleighing after all. We have decided to undertake building a silo for another seasons use & will get logs in for this purpose. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February FRIDAY 14 1896 The snow storm of yesterday, has left us with a considerable quantity of snow on the ground. Most of it seems piled up in the corners and sideroads. Have been doing sundry jobs to day. This afternoon I have been painting my sap pails and geting them ready for spring work. {second page} February SATURDAY 15 1896 Have had a very cold stormy day. The fall of snow has been steadily increasing. Thought to have gone out to town. but the weather has been rather bad for going. Have been improving the time in differnt ways, mostly at spliting wood and in reading. We have decidided to try building a silo the comeing summer. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SUNDAY 16 1896 Went out to church this morning takeing my wife with me. The weather has been very cold to day, the Cross roads are badly drifted, Went out to hear Bro, Ebersole again this evening also. Feel thankful for the benefits derived from the services of the sanctuary. The best of all is God is with us. {second page} February MONDAY 17 1896 Owing to the very cold weather yesterday and to day I worked in the woodhouse this forenoon. This afternoon I went out to the woods and worked awhile. Selected a couple of elm trees to work into the proposed silo, partly cut down. The thermometer was down as low as twelve degrees below zero this morning. Some of the neighbor say twenty. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February TUESDAY 18 1896 The very cold weather has passed away since morning Snow has been falling this afternoon, but I have been cuting down a couple of elm trees and John has been helping. We purpose having our studding for silo made out of elm, and boards mostly as well, this being our m most abundant timber for present use. {second page} February WEDNESDAY 19 1896 Went out of the woods this forenoon to cut saw loggs from some elm cut lately. Before noon however it began to snow and blow from the West and North-West, so I had to stop work Have been reading over some old papers this afternoon Came accross a place for building a barn, called the plank barns timbers being used simply plank. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February THURSDAY 20 1896 The stormy cold weather still continues. Have continued to stay in the house most of the time to day, a cold wind being in progress all day. Had the pleasure of receiving some money from Mr Awford to day - a return of a portion of our years tax. Feel much encouraged by the change that has taken place since he came. {second page} February FRIDAY 21 1896 Got our roads broke this forenoon and a load of pea straw up from the little barn. I went out to the Port Dover mill with a grist of chop & C this afternoon. While it was grinding drove drown to the village where I had several errands to attend to. The weather is much milder than yesterday, but still it seems pretty cold. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February SATURDAY 22 1896 Took Jim with me to the woods this forenoon and we finished cuting our six elm loggs geting there ready to draw. Took the family down to Willam Wallises this afternoon to see the new arrival. Mr Edwardson came and took away his two remaining sheep this afternoon. The sleighing is quite good at present. {second page} February SUNDAY 23 1896 Owing to rain that has been has been falling to day we did not get out to church this morning. Went over to hear Mr Ebersole this evening however and as usual felt benefited by going. The sabbath is a precious day even when we cannot get out to our usual morning service. The Lord does not confine his blessings to the sauctuary. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February MONDAY 24 1896 Our thaw that began yesterday has continued until to day noon since which time it has been freezing. Have taken my two first saw loggs down to the mill this afternoon or rather to day. Intending for use the lumber for a silo, which we proposed making next summer. We are rather short of feed and don't feel like depending on common feed supplies much longer . {second page} February TUESDAY 25 1896 Had a very discouraging time this forenoon with my _loggs. Failed to get even one to the mill beforenoon though I had one loaded twice and broke down besides. Will have to load it up again. Took my wife and children up to Simcoe this afternoon enroute for Delhi and Wyecombe are Expect them to be away for a fortnight at least. Feel very blue to night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February WEDNESDAY 26 1896 My natal day has again returned; but owing to a cloud that has been over me if has not been one of joy. I have been engaged as usual at my work. Took a couple of large elm loggs down to the mill this afternoon the sleighing being very good. It seems hard to live without my wife and children, they being all away for a visit. {second page} February THURSDAY 27 1896 Got to work in good time this morning at my saw-logging. Took two loggs down to the mill before dinner & large one too. This afternoon I managed alone to get out a large oak log that was very difficult to handle succeeded however in getting it as far as Mr McBrides on the hill. Weather is quite warm and snow fast disappearing am nearly through with my saw loggs however </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> February FRIDAY 28 1896 Took our large oak log down to the mill this morning. Had to work until nearly noon before it could be got on the roll-way. This afternoon took the two white ash loggs down to the mill that fell to me from the large tree on the line between James Tom and us. We divided the tree equally as near as we could. This tree has been a bone of contention for many years but is done for now and I am very thankful. {second page} February SATURDAY 29 1896 Split and cut wood at the house this forenoon with Jims help. This afternoon we all went to the woods and continued the same work. Have noticed that the three last days of February which some say rule the there spring months have all been very mild. The last one has been the coldest somewhat. Do not however take much stock in these signs, for I have seen them fail more that once. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SUNDAY 1 1896 On account of the almost impossible state of the roads we did not get out to church this morning as we desired. Have been improving the time as best we could at home. This evening however I went over to hear Bro Ebersole. Always feel benefitted in this way. His discourses are always earnest and practical, it seems to bad that his congregation could not be larger. {right page is cut off} March MONDAY 2 1896 March is coming in like a lion indeed, time Both yesterday and {today?} have been very cold and blustery Have been {_ing} up our jops to day Mr Awfords John's help. Working in sheltered place we found it rather a pleasant day to work Have been somewhat busy of late with for the spring payment so soon upon {cut off}. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March TUESDAY 3 1896 March has brought us another very cold, windy day. This makes them now, all about alike. Have been cuting wood in the woods again today with Mr Awfords help as usual. Had a letter from my wife to night, and was glad to find that their visit was progressing favourably. She is visiting now at her fathers with the children. March WEDNESDAY 4 1896 {right side cut off} Mr Awfords and I have been {at work} in the woods again to day The weather {has?} been very {cold?} and wintry, night for working in the {woods?} John started {to?} draw wood this afternoon but broke down his second logg Have one Mr srae Woods sous staying night with us He came from Wyecombe this afternoon, Report well there as our folks. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March THURSDAY 5 1896 Young Mr Woodward who spend last night with us went away this forenoon for his home at Wyecombe. Got to work this afternoon at drawing up wood from the woods. Succeeded in geting up five good big loads. We seem to be on the eave of warmer weather, it has been much warmer even to day. Recieved my first coppy of the Horticulturalist to day. The first for some years. {page cut off} March FRIDAY 6 1896 It rained most of the forenoon I worked inside and made a of {axehand?} This afternoon however I we been geting a couple loads of pea {straw?} Went down the mill this evening and brought home small load lumber, beside looking after loggs. Have loggs yet get on the way. The weather is turning to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SATURDAY 7 1896 To day we have seen continued stormy windy weather. I went up to Simcoe this forenoon notwithstanding the storm. While there got twenty five more pails for sap, also some more spiles. Attended also for a matter at the bank. Recieved a letter from my wife this evening, also one from my little girl Dottie. Could not make out much sense the latter though {second page} March SUNDAY 8 1896 Went out {cut off} church this evening the first time in four or five weeks Ja{cut off}ing Berked {cut off} me. Found {cut off} our own minister was away but are a{cut off} too whose {cut off} was unknown to us officiated. Called at Halls on {illegible and cut off} home. He {cut off} lately had {cut off} very narrow escape from {cut off} from a mad {cut off} Heard Bro Ebersole this evening as usual. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March MONDAY 9 1896 Went down to the saw mill this morning after a load of lumber, also to see about get the remaining loggs on the rollway. Found the latter job impracticalbe Brought home the lumber however. Got started this afternoon at geting up ice for summer use. We intend puting in a corner of our woodhouse. Weather is moderating somewhat March TUESDAY 10 1896 Have been {cut off} ing away for with all our might. {illegible and cut off} get our summer supply of ice away John has been helping. We got up {cut off} loads from the creek on our own place {cut off} we brought {cut off} be sufficient and have {cut off} packing away in the corner {cut off} woodhouse Our old friend G.W. Lemore Came in so {cut off} over night us so {cut off} a long time {cut off} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March WEDNESDAY 11 1896 We are having our cold weather now, instead of in the early winter months. Have been having a cold N.E. snow and wind storm to day. Snow has been falling in quite large snowflakes. Got our ice all packed this forenoon and ready for covering with saw-dust. Have been working at Makeing axe-handles this afternoon haveing found a piece of hickory recently. Our friend G.W. Le left us again this morning {second page} March THURSDAY 12 1896 Have been exceedingly busy {illegible} ice covered with saw-dust beside other jobs. Get Went up to Wyecombe this evening after my wife and children. Got there about nine o'clock. Found them all well except colds, and ready to go home with me in the morning. Had {cut off} exceedingly cold drive up, it was Zero weather earnest with driving north wind. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March FRIDAY 13 1896 We started from Mr Ferguson's Wyecombe this forenoon at about ten o'clock. Maggie, the two children and myself. Had a rather comfortable drive down to my friend W. J.Carpenters, where we arrived at about two P.M. Attended the Farness Institute and Horticultural meeting in the town hall this afternoon. A very interesting and instructive address from or by Mr McNeil of Windsor Ont, on growing small fruits & grapes &c. Got home safely in good time. {second page} March SATURDAY 14 1896 Have been working away as usual to day at sundry jobs. Got home part of a load of saw dust for covering the ice {cut off} a couple of loads of lumber {cut off} in saw-mill, {cut off} ing one there s{cut off} for another day The weather continues to be cold and rather windy as is usual in March. It is quite a {cut off} to have my wife and children home again. I seem to miss them more and more as they get older. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SUNDAY 15 1896 Maggie and I went out to Port Dover this morning to church Our own minister officiated and in his usual very acceptable way. Went over to Mr Ebersoles church this evening as usual. Feel much benefited always by attending the house of Worship. Wonder that so many people can be contented to deprive themselves of this blessing {second page} March MONDAY 16 1896 Went down to the saw mill this morning {cut off} the last of our silo lumber excepting the logs yet to saw. Have been geting up wood since. The lumber hewers came to day and have nearly got the five hickory {cut off} ready to dr{cut off} My cousin {cut off} Culver came this evening & stayed over night with us. She came after my mother for a visit as well. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March TUESDAY 17 1896 Have been buisy to day as usual Got up our two last loads of pea straw from the little barn this forenoon. This afternoon I have been geting up wood as fast as possible for fear of the snow leaving us. It has been thawing quite fast to day. Had a visit from Alice Culver last night. She went home again this morning takeing my mother with here for a week or so. {second page} March WEDNESDAY 18 1896 Went ot ot the Port this forenoon, Calling {cut off} James Fergusons the way to see about the drawing of some lumber. Had dinner with my unckle George Matthews. Got pay for lumber sold {cut off} but it was a {cut off} disappointing {cut off} fully expected to {cut off} had some eighteen or twenty dollars, but realy had scarcely {cut off} Weather quite spring like, and should think a sap trough I have made it for this time. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March THURSDAY 19 1896 A storm has been in progress to day mostly from the North East Snow has been falling fast. I have been working inside at making axe-handles &c Always find something to do even if the weather is stormy. Our family is much reduced and seems quite small, Bertha and my mother both being away. The latter is helping Mrs Giles. {second page} March FRIDAY 20 1896 The terrific s{cut off} and wind storm east yesterday continued through last night and most of to day It came latterly from the North drifting up {cut off} Concession in great shape. I have been buisily engaged to day at sundry jobs as usual Mostly geting {cut off} in readiness for work when seasons arrive for it. The weather is alos quite cold for {cut off} of year </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SATURDAY 21 1896 Worked with Mr Awfords at geting up willow wood this forenoon. This afternoon I have been taping trees for the first. The sap ran very well for a little while. The weather is rather cold yet however for maple sugar makeing. Have had an exceedingly cold March this time. Have no doubt it will be followed by a warm April. {second page} March SUNDAY 22 1896 On account of the terrible storm of the roads {cut off} did not get to our usual morning service at Port Dover, only went over to hear Bro. Ebersole instead both {cut off} morning. As usual enjoyed the service very much This brother always earnest and a profficient preacher to {cut off} The weather very cold and wintry. A {cut off} N.W. wind {cut off} cause just now </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March MONDAY 23 1896 Have been very busy today as usual. The weather is rather cold for sugar makeing so that we have had but little sap after all. Split fence blocks &c this forenoon. Have been triming trees &c this afternoon. My mother came home again this evening from my unckle Robert Calvers. James Halcourt came after one of our horses this evening. {second page} March TUESDAY 24 1896 Have been very buisily engaged at triming trees to day most of the time. Tapped a few more maple trees this afternoon, which must make something like one hundred and forty or fifty Went down to Wallises this evening to see home about surplus horses. Did not find him at home however. Found Mr C Smith quite unwell. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March WEDNESDAY 25 1896 I went down to W. H. Wall's this morning to get his advice about our two Mare's Took them down to Jarvis this afternoon - there being a buyer there from Buffalo. Did not succeed in geting an offer on either one of them however, although I was anxious to make a sale of both. Sap has been runing. Got our first gathering this evening. {second page} March THURSDAY 26 1896 Worked this forenoon at sundry jobs, mostly inside, however as a snow and sleet storm has been in progress this afternoon have been working in the woods at gathering sap &c. There was a run yesterday and last night, rain with it though so that it will be of inferior quality. Maggie and I visited our new keeper & wife this evening. C{illegible} Nel </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March FRIDAY 27 1896 Have been very buisy as usual, to day. Worked this forenoon at sundry jobs. but this afternoon have been prepareing wood for Summer use. Weather is cold again and sap don't run very much. W.H. Walls was to dinner with us and whild here hired George Awford for the Summer. There seems to be an unusual number of men this year. {second page} March SATURDAY 28 1896 Worked at spliting wood, this forenoon at the woodhouse. This afternoon I went out to Dover Takeing my mother with me. The roads are very {cut off} and yet my mother stayed going home with W. J. Carpenters necessitating my return to morrow Found my friend H.G Morgan laid up with lumbago so {cut off} his office {cut off} to be run by his friends. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March SUNDAY 29 1896 Went out to meeting this evening instead of this morning on account of the bad roads partly: and on account of my mother who is already there. Thought it would give her another chance to go to church. It has been a beautifuly warm day and the snow has been disappearing very fast. We seem likely now to have warm weather in earnest. {second page} March MONDAY 30 1896 Have been exceedingly busy to day and Jim has been helping me. We gathered and boiled down our first batch of sap. Had a nice gathering for this time Did not all done though for we have some four barrels of sap yet on {cut off} for to morrow boiling. Have had a beautiful spring like day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March TUESDAY 31 1896 Have been boiling down in the woods to day, and Jim has been helping me. It has been a very good sap day as well so that our stock of sap has not decreased so very much, after all. Had W. Walls and family here to dinner with his eldest daughter Emma. Cound not spend much time with them however, from my work. {second page} April WEDNESDAY 1 1896 We gathered sap again this forenoon, but owing to high East wind thought best postpone the boiling down process until better weather Have been working at the wood cuting & spliting most of time since. G.W. Lemore came just before noon, to see me about the coming Spring Deliveries at Simcoe and Port Dover. It seems {illegible} am required for {cut off} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April THURSDAY 2 1896 I went down to Jarvis this forenoon to try and sell our two spare horses. Had a terrible time going down and back owing to the wind and snow storm that prevailed through the day. Failed in my purpose hoever and had to bring the horses back home again unsold. This is the second time I have failed. {second page} April Friday 3 1896 A cold {cut off} West wind has been blowing to day with occasional snow squall. It has consequently been very unpleasant out of doors Have been at sundry jobs mostly inside however. My friend {cut off} Wilson's son Walter {illegible} up this evening He has come to spend the Easter hollo{cut off} with me {cut off} the Sap buckets </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SATURDAY 4 1896 Went up to Simcoe this forenoon to see about a note I had there to attend to and another matter also that required to be attended to. Went up to Delhi this afternoon to see about geting W.A. Ferguson to send for my plum trees for this Spring planting &c. Drove home again this evening, arriving safely at about half past eleven P.M. {second page} April SUNDAY 5, 1896 Did not go out to church this morning {cut off} myself, but {cut off} out my wife with two other members of the family. Went over to hear bro. Ebersole this evening however. It being Easter Sunday the services to day and the evening were {cut off} ed to the occasion. Have been {cut off} with a very precious sense of appreciation of death & Scoffing of our Saviour Surely he died for {cut off} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April MONDAY 6 1896 I went out to town first thing this morning on a matter of business with bro Ellis. Got home again before noon and this afternoon went down to the saw-mill, after a load of saw-dust and to put a log on the roolway. Found this evening that the sap had been runing considerably the last three days, the pails and pans being well filled up. {second page} April TUESDAY 7 1896 Began sowing clover seed this morning in {cut off} the field back of the barn. {cut off} seeding it with Alsike. Have been engaged at sundry other jobs as well, cuting wood, and gathering sap. The weather has been {cut off} and quite {cut off} for Several {cut off} but, not {cut off} cold but {cut off} sap would {cut off} So we have {cut off} now a good lot to boil down. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April WEDNESDAY 8 1896 We began again to boil down sap to day, having a considerable quantity on hand. Succeeded in geting a nice batch into syrup by to night. The run of sap near began last Saturday still continues and is an unusually good one. Have had lots of help such as it was. Walter Wilson & George Butcher with Jim. {second page} April THURSDAY 9 1896 Jim and I with Walter Wilson have been boiling down today again. The latter {cut off} out to Dover {cut off} the way {cut off} this afternoon however. Rain has been falling this evening in considerable quantities makeing our work in the woods rather disagreeable Sap has been flowing very {cut off}ifully and we are geting a nice {cut off} ready to {cut off} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April FRIDAY 10 1896 We have been boiling down again to day. fine and Had some six pails of syrup this evening as the result. Much the largest batch yet. It took us until ten o'clock to night to get through with the job. Due of the result has been the contraction of a severe cold, by myself. Sap has continued to run grandly today. {second page} April SATURDAY 11 1896 Had delight{cut off} April Shower last night {cut off} this forenoon Jim and I have been working away at boiling down as usual to day. Made {cut off} considerable addition to the stock of Syrup. Had some visitors at boiling place to night {cut off} is a very {illegible} now occ{cut off} during syrup makeing. always try {cut off} fill {illegible} on d{cut off} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SUNDAY 12 1896 Owing to the terrible state of the roads we did not got out to our own meeting, but went over to Mr Ebersole's church instead both morning and evening. The weather is very warm and there are bright prospects of good roads before long. Enjoy the sabbath at home once in awhile without going to church, but only once in a while {second page} April MONDAY 13 1896 Jim and I have to {cut off} again at our syrup makeing as usual. weather is coming rather unfavourably for sap all {cut off} it is runing still. We succeeded in getting another nice batch this evening. We had our near neighbours to eat sugar this evening Mr Awford {cut off} some neighbour boys. Weather still very fine. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April TUESDAY !$ 1896 Have been boiling down sap again to day expecting this time to make a finish of it. Failed however, for we had nearly two mild cans full after our days work was done. Maggie went down to Thomas Jacksons after some eggs for seting this evening, and Mrs Clarke came home with her. The weather continues very fine and warm. {second page} April WEDNESDAY 15 1896 OUr last boiling of sap came off to day. {cut off} it was a s{cut off} one. After {cut off} up backlogs {cut off} wood and geting them started {cut off} let Jim and Bertha do the boiling. There is very little appearance of another run of sap this year. We {cut off} being a good deal like summer. Grass green {cut off} pects are for inside {cut off} two week{cut off} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April THURSDAY 16 1896 I have been busy triming apple trees in the front yard this forenoon also most of the afternoon. Find that our ground is rather wet yet and yet Mr Awford is ploughing on {illegible} Big Flat. Spring like weather still continues and buds both blossom and leaf are geting well forward. There seems danger of a repetition of last year as to fruit. {second page} April FRIDAY 17 1896 Have been engaged at sundry jobs this forenoon. Went up to Simcoe this afternoon stop{cut off} at Lynn val{cut off} for some {cut off} meal . Took some syrup {cut off} Florence a{cut off} gave Gallon {cut off} Sarah Crys{cut off} besides a {cut off} for Charley{cut off} to pay for {cut off} lot of ca{cut off} recieved yesterday. Brought {cut off} a Grimsby {cut off} harrow. {cut off} of Hamilton </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SATURDAY 18 1896 Worked this forenoon at puting the new Grimsby harrow together lately bought of Hamilton Olds. This afternoon went over the onion patch & straw-berry patch with it and like the way it works very well. Went out to town this evening takeing my mother with me. Had a successful trip amongst some of my friends with maple syrup. {second page} April SUNDAY 19 1896 The roads {cut off} ing become {cut off} able we were able to get over to our own meeting in Port Dover again to day. It {cut off} nearly a month since this {cut off} our privelege. Had an ex{cut off} discourse pr{cut off} Bro B on A{cut off} things are goo{cut off}and ye are {cut off} and Christ {cut off} Went over to hear Brother Ebersole this evening as usual Enjoyed this service very much. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April MONDAY 20 1896 We started the harrow to day in the front field but owing to the ground being wet in spots had to resort to c{illegible} harrow instead of the disc. Gathered up our sap pails to day and plugged up the holes in maple trees for this season. Have also been dong what I could at triming cherry trees and apple trees as well. Weather keeps quite warm & dry {second page} April TUESDAY 21 1896 Have been able to drive {cut off} most of the time to day, on account of having Jim to drive {cut off} for me {cut off} Had quite a shower of rain this afternoon which prevented further seeding operations. My two aunts Lydia and Ja{cut off} with my cousin {cut off} {illegible} were here to dinner and spend all afternoon. Had a caller Mr Waitsides {cut off} {illegible} to my {cut off} {illegible} to day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April WEDNESDAY 22 1896 Went down to Jarvis this forenoon to see about selling a horse or tow, taking my wife with me. Did not get much satisfaction from my trip however. There does not seem to be much chance to see horses just now, the market being over-stocked. Have been triming trees this afternoon while Jim has been harrowing in the front field {second page} April Thursday 23 1896 Have had Jim harrowing in front field again today. He gets along very good for a boy of his age. I have been busy this forenoon at triming apple trees except when at other business Mr Creighton was here this afternoon and bought our big mare Je{cut off} The price was small, but don't realy need her anymore Fifty dollars the price rec'd. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April FRIDAY 24 1896\ Had a heavy rain last night and this forenoon, mostly from the East. Took the man that I sold to Mr Creighton of Jarvis yesterday down to Hagersville this afternoon. Had a somewhat eventful trip but got there without serious accident, delivered the horse and received the ball deal. Got home in good time about dark. {second page} April SATURDAY 25 1896 Went up to Simcoe this forenoon, mostly to tak some money for Interest, Paid the fifty dollars recieved yesterday on same. Called at A{cut off} Rose's on the way home for dinner and brought mother home from there. Went out to Dover this evening to Co{cut off} after some small matter Put an ad in the Reformer & {cut off} maple syrup a{cut off} our ca{illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April SUNDAY 26 1896 Went out to church this morning take-ing my wife and Bertha with me. Had bro. Bennet to minister to as usual. He gave us a grand sermon about the work of the Spirit &c. Went over to see Mrs. Ebersole this evening also. Never attend the ministration of this matter without profit. {second page} April MONDAY 27 1896 Have had Jim harrowing in the front field to-day while I have been triming trees in the orchard The rain yesterday and last night left the ground somewhat wet, {cut off} everything is growing very fast. Never saw grass more foreward at this time of year than now. Pasture is very good indeed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April TUESDAY 28 1986 There was every appearance of rain this morning but it did not come after all. Have been drilling in oats and peas mixed in the front field by the Church. Succeeded in geting all sown except what is still to plough and a small piece of wet ground. The weather is very warm and everything is growing very fast. {second page} April WEDNESDAY 29 1896 Habe been very busy to day geting {cut off} front field {cut off} the stone drilled in to a mixed crop of oats and peas. Finished all but about half an acre that is not yet ploughed It went {cut off} very well Went over to the prayer meeting this evening and had a good time with the christian friends. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April THURSDAY 30 1896 I started for Delhi early this morning, after strawberry plants. Arrived when at a little after eleven O clock a. M. After dinner I went to digging strawberry plants near the factory, Was stopped by a shower of rain about three o' Clock; but successded in geting what I wanted and home again this evening or night at {?} A. M. May FRIDAY 1 1896 Have been very buisy at setting out strawberry plants in the front garden next to the road. Succeeded in geting them nearly all set out with John's help also Jims and my wife's. Drove out to Dover this evening to see after the boxes of trees. After makeing ample arrangements, drove on to simcoe for to morrows Delivery. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SATURDAY 2 1896 Our delivery at Simcoe came off to day. My friend G. W. Simon had just finished notifying last night. Had a rather successful time althought there was a good many who could not pay for their trees. A shower of rain this afternoon prevented people comeing in from the country, so we had a large number of orders to keep over Sunday. {second page} May SUNDAY 3 1896 Went up to our regular meeting at Woodhouse to day takeing my wife and mother with me. Found the roads very bad owing to recent heavy rains; but felt amply repaid for going, by recieving a spritiual blessing, from the service of the occasion. Could not help thinking of the departed who but a few years ago worshiped under the same roof. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May MONDAY 4 1896 Brought home my plum trees this forenoon from Port Dover. Took them out of the box as soon as possible and found them quite advanced being already in leaf. Set them in water as usual, until I could get time to set them out. Began delivering notices for Port Dover Delivery, this afternoon. Took the Western portion of my territory this time -- {second page} May TUESDAY 5 1896 I have been out on the road to day delivering notices and found it difficult to get the job done ready for the Delivery to morrow. Had a pleasant visit at Mr W. L Hedges an old English resident at Peacock's point below Nanticoke. Finished up in Port Dover and did not get home until half past ten P.M Found the folks nearly all in bed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May WEDNESDAY 6 1896 The Port Dover delivery came off to day. Got there about eight o'clock and found G.W. L. There and the trees all out of the boxes. Our delivery was a great success, there being but one note and not many but what paid us the cash down for their stock. Had a fine day for it and we got through much sooner than is usual, with every order off our hands. {second page} May THURSDAY 7 1896 Felt much relieved to day to get home again where so much work was awaiting me. Began this morning seting some Soveuir du Congress pear grafts obtained yesterday. Prepared onion ground afterwards and planted the seed while Jim was geting the ground ready for planting the plum trees Mr Willard Small an old stock buyer came this afternoon also the {illegible} mare. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May FRIDAY 8 1896 Jim and I have been seting out Burbank plum trees to day. We began in the north End of the lot. The ground is excellent condition for seting out trees, so it does not take half the work to put them in Near it did last year among the apple trees of the orchard. I like working amongst trees however even seting them out. {second page} May SATURDAY 9 1896 I have continued to work at seting out trees plum trees to day as usual. Have cone my best, but there is still something like forty to put in the ground yet. We are haveing real summer weather, so warm and dry just now. Rain has ceased coming and may-be we will not have any more for a time.. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SUNDAY 10 1896 Went out to church to day as usual, had the usual spiritual feast from the minister's discourse and a good time in our fellowship meeting as well. It has been very warm to day, and vegetation is, becoming quite forward. Went over to hear Mr Ebersole this evening, as usual takeing the family with me. {second page} May MONDAY 11 1896 Have been as buisy as ever as seting out plum trees in the new plot. Jim has been helping most of the time. Succeeded in getting the last of the hundred and twenty pine in the ground by the middle of the afternoon. Have since been working at repairing fences preparing for turning out the cattle to pasture. Weather has continued very warm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May TUESDAY 12 1896 We kept on seting our plum trees this forenoon Jim and I. Had some fifteen or more of our own raising that we brought west to set out in the unoccupied portion. We have consequently succeeded in geting at least one hundred and forty one plum trees added to our number of new variety. {second page} May WEDNESDAY 13 1896 Jim and I have been hoeing out our strawberry patch to day. We have had a rather serious time owing to the grass having started seriously. The weather has changed very much and it seems now as though we might have an East storm of rain before long, there being every appearance of rain just now besides being so much cooler. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May THURSDA"Y 14 1896 Jim and I finished hoeing out the strawberry patch this forenoon, for the first. Got to work at ploughing in the field by the church where there is an acre or so to turn under for oats and peas. Found the ground very hard, and that it was almost impossible to plough it. There is a fine shower of rain coming this evening however. {second page} May FRIDAY 15 1896 I have been ploughing away in the front field along the road, trying my best to get done. Last nights rain helped the ground to plough much better, but it is hard enough yet. The weather has cooled off nicely since the rain. It has been quite comfortable for work to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SATURDAY 16 1896 It has taken me about all day to get the remaining portion of the front field ploughed. It was nearly six this evening when I finished. Went over to George Ryerson this morning after a couple of little piggs for which I paid him a dollar and a half each. The G.T.R. is constructing a Railway bridge across the river in Pt Dover just now. {second page} May SUNDAY 17 1896 Went out to our own meeting in Port Dover this morning as usual takeing my wife and mother with me or rather Bertha, for my mother stayed at home. Had a great gale of wind to day that seemed almost to take the top off the buggy sometimes. Had our usual feast of spiritual blessing both this morning and evening notwithstanding the high winds. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May MONDAY 18 1896 Have had Jim harrowing in the front field to day. He rooled the ground once as well. We have it now about ready to drill with oats and peas. I have been buisy at sundry jobs through the day. The Good Lord has been owning me as his child of late -- to the joy of my poor soul. Glory be to the Lord most high. {second page} May TUESDAY 19 1896 Owing to rain last night and this forenoon we had to leave off our harrowing in the front field to day. Jim and I have been cuting some willow wood at the house this forenoon and part of the afternoon. This evening I took Maggie and my mother out to Port Dover, mostly to attend a District meeting service in our church. Had a great treat while there. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May WEDNESDAY 20 1896 I went over to George Ryerson this morning after some wilson straw-berry plant to fill in where ours had died out. It took one hundred and thirty. Got them set out this forenoon also. This afternoon I have been drilling in the last of our oats and peas in the front field. Got it done to night. Had our old friend G.W. Lemon to visit us to night. {second page} May THURSDAY 21 1896 The weather has continued to be fine and rather cool. Jim and I furrowed out the front field this morning and he has cleaned out the ditches. We also cultivated the stawberries, and this afternoon I have been hoeing them out. Had an offer from Mr Albert Crombie of twenty dollars for our three year old colt which by the way, I have been asking fifty for. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May FRIDAY 22 1896 Have been very buisily engaged to day trying to get the strawberries hoed out the second time. Find it hard to conquer the thrifty weeds. The strawberry are come plants are growing nicely however with but a few vacancies. Jim has been rolling to day in the front field. He has rolled all the late sowing and some of the early. {second page} May SATURDAY 1896 I went down to Jarvis this morning with the democrat to take Bertha and Mrs Nelson to the Station, both of them being bound for Toronto. Called at Holcombs on the way home and had dinner. Have some hopes of selling the colt to Billy Holcomb. Went out to Dover this afternoon, and did some collecting for Mr Mackay. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SUNDAY 24 1896 Went out to our usual morning service, this morning takeing my mother and little Eveline with me. Our own minister officiated and gave us a stirring discourse on the necessity of being filled with the Holy Ghost. Went over to the neighbouring church this evening where Dr Lake preached. Enjoyed his discourse very much. {second page} May MONDAY 25 1896 There has been every appearance of rain to day, but it did not come after all. I have been very buisy as usual. Worked at rakeing out the onion bed this forenoon, and have since finished hoeing the strawberry patch the second time, finishing this evening. The Queen's birthday has been celebrated to day in Jarvis and Simcoe. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May TUESDAY 26 1896 Have been ploughing and planting our patch of early potatoes to day. Went over to Mr Starlings this morning after potatoes to plant. Got a half bushell that he had got of my unckle JOh and he of A.J.Rose from the latter fromthe U.S. being a choice variety, but he did not know the name. We had a very heavy rain last night, the heaviest of the season {second page} May WEDNESDAY 27 1896 Worked in the garden this forenoon at planting some potatoes and weeding out the onion bed, with the rake. Went out to town this afternoon takeing my mother with me. Called to see Bro. Ellis about visiting us before long. Saw the Shenango No 1 Come in with a big load of loaded carrs, twenty six I think. There is quite a stirr about town just now </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May THURSDAY 28 1896 Each day brings its labours, its joys and its sorrows. The Good Lord has been gracious to us this day also. It has been a joy to serve him. A heavy rain and thunder storm came last night and to day very high winds, though not cold. Went to the mill this afternoon after some lumber -- the last for this time. {second page} May FRIDAY 29 1896 Have been building over the fence on the back side of the field back of our barn to day. Jim has been takeing the fence down for me and been otherwise useful. We did not lack a great deal of geting our fence all built over. Have had a gale of wind both to day and yesterday, but it still keeps warm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May SATURDAY 30 1896 Have been building over the fence north of the field back of the barn this forenoon. Jim has been helping me. Got about done by noon and a good job too. Rain came this afternoon and we had to stop work outside. Drove down to Jarvis this evening after Charley Crysler. and found him there as expected. Had a dark muddy drive home. {second page} May SUNDAY 31 1896 Went out to our usual morning service in Port Dover this morning takeing Charley Crysler with me also Dotie. Felt much edified by our ministers discourse on the great gift of the Holy Spirit. It is a matter for rejoicing that all may have his wondrous presence. He has said The He may be with you and in you forever. He is indeed our {illegible} & guide </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June MONDAY 1 1896 Went through our onion patch this forenoon with the rake, also the strawberry patch with the cultivator for the third time. Have been preparing some ground for corn in the plum orchard in the south portion. Am so thankful that whatever comes weather, worldly blessing or disappointments, God knows best and the promise will still hold good All things will work together for good &c {second page} June TUESDAY 2 1896 We actually got our six sheep washed this forenoon. Had Charlie Crysler to help us. The water was very cold for the time of year. Have been discing the plum tree ground East of the house this afternoon. Think of sowing it to beans rather than have it idle all summer. Have got it nice and clean now. Weather still quite cool. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June WEDNESDAY 3 1896 Went over to George Ryerse's this forenoon and got three pecks of beans to sow in our plum tree lot East of lane. Got it sown and some other seeds such as corn for table use &c in the same field. We harrowed over our last sown peas and oats to day also, it being a good deal crusted, over from recent rain followed by drying weather. {second page} June THURSDAY 4 1896 Harrowed over an acre of or so of late sown peas and oats that had been sown late and the ground crusted over by the late heavy rain. Got to work at ploughing for fodder corn back of the drive-barn this afternoon. G.W. Lemon came this afternoon to have me make out the Simcoe Re{illegible} , so I had to stop ploughing. Have been at it this evening also. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June FRIDAY 5 1896 Did not get a chance to plough this forenoon but did this afternoon. Got through with Mr Lemon but not in a very satisfactory way. John Ross the veterinary from Port Dover came and altered Fred the two year old colt, also a bull calf. The weather has been very warm to day and there has been some appearance of a shower. {second page}' June SATURDAY 6 1896 Owing to rain last night did not start ploughing until late this forenoon. Got nearly done however and had it harrowed down afterward. My wife went up to Wyecombe this forenoon takeing Charley Chrysler and our Dottie with her. Drove out to town this evening, and recieved some sixteen dollars which I am sending away to pay for plum trees bought of E Moody and sons of Rockport NY </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SUNDAY 7 1896 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing Jim with me. Had our usual treat in a sermon from Bro. Daniel Wooley, this being conference Sunday and the minister away. It was good to be there both to the preaching and class meeting. Me dear wife returned this evening from a short visit to her mother. The Good Lord has sent us another fine service this evening {second page} June MONDAY 8 1896 Rain came in quite large quantities last night, so to day we have done but little but wet weather jobs. This afternoon however I got to work with the plough again. Finished ploughing the fodder corn ground after a long time, the rain acting as a great softener. It is wonderful to see how things are growing just now especially hay and pastures. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June TUESDAY 9 1896 Got to work on the road this morning at our statute labour, both Mr Awfords & us. Went over to Mr James Watson's for my dinner, and had a nice visit as well. This afternoon rain came just after dinner an prevented further work for the day. Heard this evening that my unckle Caleb Matthews died this morning in Michigan. {second page} June WEDNESDAY 10 1896 On account of the rain yesterday we thought best not to go on the roads this forenoon. So we worked at our onions, trying to get them hoed and wead out. Went to work on the road this afternoon however and succeeded in geting in a half of our portion of the statute labour done for this year. The weather is fine again, and cool. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June THURSDAY 11 1896 Maggie went up to A.G.Roses this forenoon with my mother She came home without Ma who remained for a week or so to visit. I have been ploughing the sod back of Drive - barn where we want to sow fodder corn to day, or rather most of the time. Drove out to town this evening. Called at Mr Ellis who promised to come out to morrow night. {second page} June FRIDAY 12 1896 There was a heavy rain-fall last night which rather prevented work on the land to day. I finished ploughing the ground where we intended sowing corn for fodder, towards night. Went out to town this evening expecting to bring my friend Mr Elles home with me but he had just returned from Conference and was tired, so did not come. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SATURDAY 13 1896 Sowed our fodder corn this forenoon and this afternoon we rolled it or Jim did while I worked at the onion patch. Went down to Jarvis this evening takeing my wife with me. Met Charley Chrysler on his way to his home in Toronto. Sent a pail of butter with him for his mother. Called at Dr Bennets office with my wife who is somewhat unwell. {second page} June SUNDAY 14 1896 Went out our regular morning service in Port Dover as usual, Had the usual spiritual feast provided. Bro Bennet officiated and the usual class-meeting followed. A real prodigal son turned up at our service and remained to class. He told me that he had a praying mother in England, whome he left some six years ago becoming a real prodigal. Some signs of repentance were manifest. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June MONDAY 15 1896 Went up to Simcoe this forenoon and took our crop of wood with me, only six fleeces hoever and sold it at seventeen cent per pound cash to Brooks. Saw my mother-in-law W. A. Ferguson and was glad to leave an opportunity for talking to him about my interest. Cultivated out our strawberry patch for the fourth time this afternoon. {second page} June TUESDAY 16 1896 A circumstance happened this morning that gave me much relief. Sold the three year old colt that I have been fiting up to sell for this long time. Strange to say she only brought twenty nine dollars though quite a fine large beast and perfectly sound. Mr Abercromby a near neighbour made the purchase. Have had some beautiful showers last night and to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June WEDNESDAY 17 1896 Got started at cuting clover in the field by MrBrides to day. Made a very good days work, for the first. The weather does not seem settled yet however for we had another shower this afternoon. Am afraid that we have waited too long before cuting our clover field, as seed is our aim from early cuting. {second page} June THURSDAY 18 1896 Got our sulkey rake wheels repaired this morning in town. To rake up hay this afternoon. I worked at cuting most of the forennon and this afternoon have been puting up hay while Jim has been driving the horse rake. The weather has become fair at last and we seem likely to have good hay weather now, for a while. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June FRIDAY 19 1896 Jim cut some more clover with the machine this forenoon and this afternoon we have been rakeing and cocking up. We were very agreeably surprised at seeing Mr and Mrs J.W.Ferguson this afternoon. They were not here long before we had Mr. F. in the field helping with the hay. {second page} June SATURDAY 20 1896 Have been rakeing and cocking up hay to day. Jim has driven the horse rake while my wife's father who is visiting with us has been helping me put up the hay. We succeeded in geting all up except a very small portion. It took us until after ten o'clock this evening however to finish our job. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SUNDAY 21 1896 Have my wifes father and mother with us today we thought best not to church since they did not want to go. The left us this afternoon and I went over to hear Mr Ebersole this evening, which made up in some measure for our staying home this morning. Mr Ebersole is going away for a month or so soon {second page} June MONDAY 22 1896 Went to work this morning at making preparation for drawing in hay, from the first cuting. Jim and I got in one load before dinner. This afternoon we had C Addam Frollick helping us and we have consequently got in six loads altogether for the day. A heavy W N.W. wind has been blowing and has hindered us some in our work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June TUESDAY 23 1896 We went to work again in good time at drawing in hay as usual. Succeeded in geting seven more loads safely housed, which makes thirteen so far. This being the day of the Dominion election I went to poll my vote this afternoon. Got there just in time to put the last vote for the occasion. Had William H Walls and his daughter Nellie here to tea. {second page} June WEDNESDAY 24 1896 Have had Addam Frollick to help draw in hay this forenoon, where we got in four more loads. He also helped me put on a load, after dinner to take out to my friend Mr Jonathan Ellis. Had eighty pounds over a ton by weight. Was told this afternoon that a liberal victory had been obtained yesterday throughout the country Mr Laurier's party will have a good majority. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June THURSDAY 25 1896 Have been exceedingly buisy again to day. Got our strawberries cultivated over this forenoon, also our sweet corn and early potatoes. This afternoon have in hoeing and weeding in the garden. Have decided not to do any more haying until next week. Our strawberries require hoeing and weeding out besides a number of other jobs first {second page} June FRIDAY 26 1896 We were blessed with another delightful shower last night which prevented us going to our usual out-of-door work this morning. Have been building fence or rather removing a fence to enlarge our garden patch for fodder corn &c north of Drive barn. We failed to get it all done however, this evening. My mother returned this evening from her visit to Simcoe. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June SATURDAY 27 1896 Jim and I finished our fence this morning after which we got in a load of rakings. We have since been hoeing strawberries. Find a very serious job again owing to the pusley and pig weed which has got quite a start. Recieved a letter from Mr Mackay about my plum trees this evening find time all right on that line, if his assistant is not. {second page} June SUNDAY 28 1896 Owing to a heavy shower that passed over about the time we usualy go to church we did not go this morning but went this evening instead. Enjoyed the day very much for it privelege of rest, after the hard weeks work. The Lord has also been with my me, and my heart has been satisfied with His presence. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June MONDAY 29 1896 Jim has been helping most of the time to day at sundry jobs. Our straw- weeding and hoeing still keeps us buisy and seems likely to last another day. Begin to fell anxious about our haying, for the grass is apparently ready to cut. Mr Awford has been made up his mind to try seting out strawberries {second page} June TUESDAY 30 1896 Our job of cleaning out our straw berry patch kept us going until to day noon. This afternoon I have been hoeing corn and plum trees besides geting ready to begin cuting grass for hay again to morrow. Amongst my plum trees to day I only found one realy dead in the whole one hundred and twenty five. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July WEDNESDAY 1 1896 Went out to town this morning to take the children mostly. Left Jim there and came home by dinner time. There was quite a crowd collected even by noon. The great Shenango No 2 seemed to be the chief attraction, until then. Have been mow-- the remaining portion of the field by McBrides this afternoon. {second page} July THURSDAY 2 1896 I have been mowing away in the remaining portion of of the field by McBrides to day. Jim got home by noon and has been driving the horse rake this afternoon. The temperature has risen up to near ninety {symbol for degrees} in the shade so we find it best not to work too hard. There are some indications of an approaching thunder shower before long. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {duplicate copy of last page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July FRIDAY 3 1896 Have been working away at t our haying to day with all our might. Did not however accomplish what we intended. Mostly on account of the tires runing off of our sulkey rake wheels requiring repairs. Have had Addam Frolick cocking up for me but he did not quite finish. So I have not got the mowing all done either. {second page} July SATURDAY 4 1896 Jim and I got to work at our hay this morning, but did not work long before it began to rain. Have been doing some necessary repairs to harness & implements during the day besides having a good rest. Began to feel nearly worked out, so it was about time for a rainy day to come. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SUNDAY 5 1896 Went out to church this morning as usual and received the usual blessing from being there. Took my mother and Jim with me this time. Had dinner at William Walls on the way home. My wife and I went to hear Rev. S. Ebersole, whose home is now in Pensylvania. He has become quite an interesting preacher. July MONDAY 6 1896 After it had dried off this forenoon I went off to work at cut the balance of the field by McBrides Got it done before noon and this afternoon Jim has been raking while I have been cocking up. The crop is particularly heavy on the corner next to our old garden. The weather is still very fine and has blown cool since the rain. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July TUESDAY 7 1896 Have been buisy at cocking up hay to day with Jims help. We finished our hay this afternoon at about four o'clock. The hay crop is very heavy in places. But of course there are places where is is correspondingly light and poor. The weather is very fine and cool again. {second page} July WEDNESDAY 8 1896 Jim and I have been geting in hay to day alone succeeded in geting six loads in the barn safely. Went out to Port Dover this evening to look after some small matters of business. Found that Mr Ellis had gone away last night and would be gone for three weeks. Succeeded in geting blank to take up note though Mrs E had to look some time first. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July THURSDAY 9 1896 Rain came again last night which prevented further drawing of hay until towards this evening when Jim and I got in a couple more loads. Finished a letter to Mr Mackay this morning and sent my wife up to Simcoe on some business at the bank. She failed to go in time however so that our matter was not settled as we intended. Rain seems brewing again. {second page} July FRIDAY 10 1896 We got in a couple of loads of hay more this forenoon, and had to call on my wife to help mow {illegible} away. This afternoon however Addam Frollick came and helped get in a load after dinner and helped me get a load on the waggon to take to Port Dover. Took it out as intended geting there after six and consequently did not get weighed until near dark. Got unloaded at Mr Ellis'es and home again however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SATURDAY 11 1896 Have had Addam Frollick helping to day. He helped get in a load of hay this forenoon, and to get one loaded up for Port Dover which I took out this afternoon for our minister, Bro Bennet. Had some two or three hundred pounds over a ton on my load. Promised to take a load on Monday for Mr. Harding. Addam has been mowing arround the big field to day when not helping me. also along the gully East of the new plum orchard. July SUNDAY 12 1896 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing my wife and children with me. Had a proffitable waiting upon the Lord and felt thankful for the privelege of meeting together with God's people. Went over to hear Bro. S. Ebersole this evening as usual, and enjoyed the service. Had James Holcomb and his wife to dinner with us to day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July MONDAY 13 1896 I took a load of hay out to Dover this forenoon, it being my last load from the big field. Mr Harding took this laid and is to pay seven dollars per ton. Had one ton lacking forty pounds. Addam Frollick helped me about half of this forenoon at mowing in front of orchard along the gully. We took a half a load of hay down to him this evening about half rakeings s. {second page} July TUESDAY 14 1896 On account of the kindness of my neighbour George Ryerse we have been able to cut wheat to day. Our own old Toronto binder has about played out and is comparatively worthless. So in our dilemma it was a great favour to have one provided for the occasion. Went out to town this evening to take or rather to send away some money to pay our Bbl Sugar lately bought. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July WEDNESDAY 15 1896 On account of rain that fell last night we had to leave off cuting wheat this forenoon. Jim and I got the potatoes and strawberries cultivated instead. Also the wheat cut already set up in shock. This afternoon we have finished our wheat cuting for this year. Mr Awfords have also finished their and got it mostly in the barn. {second page} July THURSDAY 16 1896 Started cuting hay in the little field East of the lane this morning but found that my machine would not work so went down to William Wattses and got his new machine which did the work up in good style. Find that the Toronto Mower has played out in its fifth year, mostly from being worn in some of its parts. The weather keeps quite warm and seems much like rain. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July FRIDAY 17 1896 We have been cuting hay in the orchard to day as usual. Succeeded in geting more than half done cuting this forenoon. This afternoon we have been rakeing and cocking up, with all our might. Had a visit from Master Walter Wilson, a son of my friend C.A. Wilson of Toronto. He is much interested in country life, apparently. {second page} July SATURDAY 18 1896 Jim and I have kept on at the orchard to day. Succeeded in geting the hay all cut and raked up besides geting all up in good shape for rain. It took me until near ten o'clock this evening however to get through with the job. The weather is very warm and muggy much like rain of late. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SUNDAY 19 1896 Went out to church as usual this morning takeing my wife and Jim with me. Had a very proffitable season together. Throughout both services the Good Lord being with us. This evening we went over to the neighboring church to hear Mr Awford preach He is certainly quite a preacher and uses sound doctrine. {second page} July MONDAY 20 1896 There was a heavy rain fall last night and to day, which did not cease until this afternoon. Went out to Dover this evening with the democrat takeing a small grist. Maggie went with me. Found that our miller Mr John Shaw had died yesterday and the mill was closed, so we brought our grist back without grinding. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July TUESDAY 21 1896 The rain of yesterday & day before left our hay rather wet Have been spreading out to day. Had Mrs D Caughtered Mr W. Walls family here for dinner and for a short visit this afternoon A Mr Jackes Hoose of H Pelham Nurseries succeeded in selling me two hundred plum trees to day, to be paid for when the bear fruit, The first payment for two years from this Fall & time to be extended as {illegible} as necessary. {second page} July WEDNESDAY 22 1896 Jim and I gout another load of hay for Mr Jonathan Ellis this forenoon this beeing his third load. We were greatly surprised this evening by the arrival of Mr R.J Winter, the husband of my neice Nellie. He came quite unexpectedly. Reports all being well re Chatham and Dresden. He came to take my mother home with him. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July THURSDAY 23 1896 Took my last load of hay to Mr Elle's this afternoon, this makes the fourth load to him. Had a surprise to day in the arrival of Jim's father. We have had Nellie's husband with us to day also. Took him around the place this morning, and had a nice visit with him. We also road out to Dover on my load of hay. {second page} July FRIDAY 24 1896 Got our load on the waggon this morning, but rain soon came as we drove the load in the barn until the rain ceased. Took it out this afternoon and delivered at our ministers barn. Rance Winter went up to Townsend centre to visit with R{illegible} Fonger but he found them all away. George Cutcher left us this afternoon, after an unusually short visit. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July SATURDAY 25 1896 Jim and I put our last load of hay on the waggon this morning. Took this load to Mr A. Edmondson, and there being some damp hay on the load agreed to let him have the load for a ton though it weighed a considerable more. He has to allow me the same as Bro J. Ellis gives me for wheat was taken to him. Finished our hay & got in two loads of wheat this afternoon. {second page} July SUNDAY 26 1896 Had a very proffitable waiting together this forenoon as usual in our Port Dover Sanctuary. The Good Lord being in our midst. Bro. Bennet always seems to give us a "word, in Season", something to think about and to remember. Came home by the lake shore road on account of our friend R. J. Wincke who went to church with us. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July MONDAY 27 1896 Owing to a heavy rain last night and this forenoon we did not get in the last load of wheat to day as we anticipated. Worked this forenoon at digging around plum trees in the orchard when rain was not falling. Went out to mill this afternoon with a grist, as intended. My wife went up to Fongers, with R.J. this afternoon. {second page} July TUESDAY 28 1896 This being the day of the Delhi excursion to Port Dover, my wife and I thought best to meet the friends there, so we have spent the most of the day there with our whole family except Jim. There was a big crowd there. Had a very pleasant time. Our Chatham friend R. J. Winter being with us. A heavy rain somewhat marred the close of the day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July WEDNESDAY 29 1896 I took my mother and friend R.J. Winter to the station this morning en-route for Chatham Ont. My mother expects to visit my sister in Dresden also and is to be away for a month or so. Have been diggin arround barnyard plum trees this afternoon. The ground is rather wet from yesterdays rain however {second page} July THURSDAY 30 1896 Went to Jarvis this morning with a package to butter for Mrs Crysler. Took a lot of pears with me hoping to sell them, but failed owing partly to the great abundance of fruit. Finished digging around my combard plum trees today. We have also got in our last load of wheat this evening. We have our rakeings out yet, for to morrow. Weather fine again. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July FRIDAY 31 1896 We got one wheat field raked this forenoon and the rakeings drawn in first thing after dinner. We were surprised about the middle of the afternoon to see our old and respected friend Mrs D. W. Horton of North Pelham. She had Lavernes two children Dee. and Leone, now quite near grown up. Got started at cuting our oats and peas this evening with the mowing machine, having W. Porters pea harvester attached thereto. {second page} August SATURDAY 1 1896 Jim and I could not start our pea harvester until ten o'clock or thereabout to day, on account of the wet. This afternoon again we found it necessary to stop work for the same cause. We are puting in all our spare time now at weeding out our strawberries. The growth of weeds since haying time being something terrible. Rain has come again this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SUNDAY 2 1896 Our regular quarterly meeting came off in Port Dover to day. Our own minister officiated as usual and a good Congregation was present. There was an old resident and member present with her daughter Mrs William Routhnow of Brantford. We came home directly after service, and enjoyed the remainder of the days opportunities as best we could. {second page} { two pages actually reversed} August MONDAY 3 1896 Jim and I have been cutting peas and oats most of the time to day, in the field by the store. I went out to our Quarterly business meeting this afternoon however failed to get the money expected of Mrs. Ellis and Bennet for hay. A great Regatta is in progress in Lake Erie off Port Dover, and a large number of fine yachts are there. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August TUESDAY 4 1896 Another heavy rain has just visited us, so that we did not get started at our oats and peas until this afternoon. We are able to weed strawberries, however no matter how wet the ground. Jim's Father has come to visit him, and reports heavy rains & wind storms in Michigan. Also a short grist crop. {second page} August WEDNESDAY 5 1896 On account of heavy dews we are not able to start work at our peas and oats until nearly noon, so we spend most of the forenoon in the strawberry patch. We seem likely to have a lasting job there for the weeds have got to be a terrible sight. It is impossible for us to hoe any more to weed by hand altogether. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August THURSDAY 6 1896 Jim and I have been cuting peas and oats in the front field again to day. Succeeded in geting all done of the first sowing excepting about an hour's work. An exceedingly heavy rain came this evening so we are not likely to do any more harvesting for some time to come. My wife is quite poorly and I feel anxious about her {second page} August FRIDAY 7 1896 Owing to the heavy rain of last evening we did not got at our pea and oat harvest to day at all. Have however been weeding out strawberries as best we could. We were visited by another fall of rain this afternoon, but not so heavy as yesterday. The weather continues to be warm and very moist. Feel somewhat anxious about our grain that is still out. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SATURDAY 8 1896 Owing to the heavy rain of yesterday we did not get to work at our peas until this afternoon. I succeeded in getting the ball cut that we left before. and a load in the barn beside. We worked most of the forenoon in strawberry patch, at weeding &c Found that our peas had grown some under the bunches. Weather still very warm. {second page} August SUNDAY 9 1896 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing Mifs Daisy Seafortune and Olive Ferguson with me. They Came last night from Delhi to visit us for a few days. The head has been very oppressive, through the day especially when in church. Went over to hear Bro. Ebersole this evening. He has just returned from a holow-day away for several weeks. Rain again tonight. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August MONDAY 10 1896 Worked a while this forenoon at the strawberries as usual, it being too wet after the heavy thunder storm of last night to do any thing else. My unckle Daniel Olds and his wife came from Simcoe to visit us to day. We got a load of peas and oats ready to bring in this evening but another shower of rain came before we could get our load on. {second page} August TUESDAY 11 1896 Jim and I got to work at the peas and oats again this afternoon. There was another rain last night which wet up our grain. We worked at our strawberries again this forenoon. Towards night Jim and I succeeded in geting in two more loads of oat and peas, makeing three altogether so far. Im toold that the heavy rains do not extend East of us but a few miles. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August WEDNESDAY 12 1896 Owing to another rain last night we could not go do work at our pea and oat drawing to day as we expected. Worked through the forenoon at sundry jobs and got John to help me for about three hours. This afternoon Jim and I turned over a lot of wet grain. My friend W. J Carpenter & his wife came to see us towards evening. So I visited with for a couple of hours. {second page} August THURSDAY 13 1896 We succeeded in geting two more loads of peas and oat in the barn this forenoon Mr C. Nelson has been helping us. This afternoon I have been working in the strawberries, having let Jim go out to the Sunday school pic-nic at Erie Park, Port Dover. There has been every appearance of rain this afternoon, Indeed it did rain some, but afterwards cleared off. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August FRIDAY 14 1896 Have had my neighbour Mr Cris. Nelson to help us most of the time to day. We finished turning over the peas and oats before noon in time to to put on a load. This afternoon we got in five more so we have got in six to day makeing n{illegible} eleven altogether so far. Was told this evening that the price of wheat was improving slowly {second page} August SATURDAY 15 1896 Have been working away as best we could at geting in our oats and peas. Our helper Mr C. Nelson could not remain with us all day it being mail day, he helped us get in three loads out of five however, Making sixteen, with one more load and the rakings still out. Have had an exceedingly warm and even sultry day, too warm to work almost. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SUNDAY 16 1896 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing wife and children with me. Quarterly tickets were renewed to day and our own minister officiated. The heat was so great that but few people were out to church and we felt it considerably both going and comeing. Did not get over to Bro Ebersoles church this evening for the same reason. {second page} August MONDAY 17 1896 Had Mr Nelson again this morning for an hour or two. He helped us get in the last load of peas and oats that we had cut. Jim and I have been cuting the late crop of peas and oats this afternoon. Got along very well but did not get nearly done. We began paring apples this evening my wife and I for the first. We have a large quantity of apples on the ground already. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August TUESDAY 18 1896 It seems that rainy weather has come again and we have had to leave off our late pea and oat harvest which we commenced yesterday afternoon. Have been working in the strawberry patch most of the day however. Had a visit from our old neighbour Peter Ryerse to day. He walked down though ninety or thereabouts, years of age. {second page} August WEDNESDAY 19 1896 Jim and I have finished our cuting of peas and oats at last. It took us most of the day. Maggie went up to Simcoe this afternoon on different errends. Had a call from Archie Reid this afternoon, but on account of my housekeeper being away could not entertain him to tea. Found that our field of cloverseed was ready to cut as well. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August THURSDAY 20 1896 I have been working at my strawberries most of the time to day while Jim has been cuting clover in the field by McBrides this forenoon. We put in a couple of loads of oats and peas in the cow stable for feed there being but little grain in it, but a good deal of green stuff. {second page} August FRIDAY 21 1896 Have had Jim working with the mowing machine in the field by McBrides to day He has cut some six or eight acres to day. I raked up what he cut yesterday and finished puting up one cock this evening. Have had great appearance of rain to day but fortunately it has all passed off and we are enabled to keep on with our work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SATURDAY 22 1896 A heavy dew prevented us from working in our clover until nearly noon, but this afternoon we have been at it with all our might. Jim finished rakeing what we had, cut and I have put in cock a considerable portion of the same. Threshing machine came this evening and we are likely to thresh on Monday. {second page} August SUNDAY 23 1896 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing Jim with me this time. Had our own minister this time and we do not have any that we would rather hear as a rule. Had the comfort of knowing that the Lord was with us in our feeble efforts at worshiping Him. His service becomes more and more delightful to my poor soul. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August MONDAY 24 1896 Began threshing Mr Awford peas this morning in the field. The weather being all that could be desired. Feargues machine is doing our job. Jim and I have been helping also Mr Starling an my and Addam Frolic on my account I suppose. Got their peas threshed and near all their oats as well, by night. So once more have moved their machine to the barn. {second page} August TUESDAY 25 1896 Have been threshing in the barn to day, nearly the whole time at Mr Awfords grain. Perhaps they threshed a couple of hours or nearly at our own grain. We have been disappointed some in our crop, the yield being under our expectations somewhat. The machine has not run very well owing to the numerouse delay and tinkering. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August WEDNESDAY 26 1896 Got to work at threshing our own grain this morning, or rather wheat was left. It took us until about ten o'clock. We had to help the machine move down to the lake shore afterwards, which took until three o'clock this afternoon. Rain came again at about four so we did not succeed in geting our oats and peas drawn from the front field. {second page} August THURSDAY 27 1896 Worked at the strawberry vines most of the forenoon but this afternoon Jim and I got in our last two loads of oat and peas from in front. We got in our first load of cloverseed this evening, and found it in good condition for drawing. Our own crop of wheat from the field back of the barn was barely forty seven bushells for this year. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August FRIDAY 28 1896 Had Mr Nelson to help us draw in cloverseed about three hours this forenoon. Jim and I kept on the remainder of the day. Have succeeded in geting five loads, mostly from the wind-row drawn to the barn with one load brought in last night makes six in all so far. We are still blessed with beautiful cool dry weather, just right for takeing care of crops. {second page} August SATURDAY 29 1896 Have been buisy again to day at geting in clover seed from the field by McBrides C. Nelson helped me about three hours this forenoon so we were enabled to get in three loads more this forenoon and Jim and I got in one this afternoon, makeing ten so far from the field. Went out to Dover this evening, to look after some small matters. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August SUNDAY 30 1896 Being rather unwell, owing to a severe cold lately contracted, I thought best not to venture out this morning. So my wife & I have been enjoying the Sabbath at home. Lydia Jane Matthews and Eliza Vale came this afternoon however and we could not be alone after all. A light thunder storm came to us this afternoon, again. {second page} August MONDAY 31 1896 Have had time at work with the mowing machine Part of the time to day. We did not get along very well, haveing lost a bolt &c. Started to plough in the front field this afternoon, but the ground was so hard that I had to give it up. Think of working up the ground with the disc harrow instead, as it seems to be do a very good job </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September TUESDAY 1 1896 Have had Jim working at the discing of the front field by the church, most of the time to day. He horse-raked the cloverseed cut yesterday, before noon. I have been working at sundry jobs, and towards night got to work at cleaning out the strawberry patch again. There was a slight frost last night - the first of the season. Weather quite cool and dry. {second page} September WEDNESDAY 2 1896 Jim has been working away at the disc harrowing in the front field again to day, for the first time Am pleased to find that we are likely to get the whole field sown in wheat after {cut off} I have been cocking up clover-seed most of the day. Did not get through however. This is considerable appearance of rain this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September THURSDAY 3 1896 Was rather unwell last night and felt rather blue until nearly noon to day. Got to work this afternoon however at my strawberry patch this time. Have had Jim discing in the front field again to day. He has succeeded in geting over the field for the first time and has started to cross this afternoon. The disc is doing a great job for us. {second page} September FRIDAY 4 1896 Have had Jim working in the front field with the disc harrow to day as usual He is geting along nicely and will soon be over the field the second time. I have been as usual exceedingly buisy at sundry jobs mostly in the strawberry patch. Am rejoicing in God my Saviour {cut off} day. He is indeed a satisfying portion to my poor soul. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SATURDAY 5 1896 We have been trying most of the time to day to get the front field worked up for sowing. Rain has fallen a couple of times and stoped us for a while. Went down to Jarvis this evening to take my wife and child Evelyn for a short visit to Toronto. Were disappointed in not geting cheap rates as we expected. Took a lot of eggs and butter down as well. {second page} September SUNDAY 6 1896 Went out to church to day as usual, taking Jim with me. Our own minister officiated with usual acceptance. Went over to bro Ebersoles this evening Am glad to hear that he is to remain another year My wife and children have been away to day and it seems very lonesome without them. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September MONDAY 7 1896 The rain on Saturday night last has been quite a benefit to the ground where we intend sowing wheat. It has worked a good deal better to day. Have had Jim working the disc most of the day. While I have been engaged at the strawberry patch as usual. Do not make much headway, but still every row counts, and am anxious to get through. {second page} September TUESDAY 8 1896 Jim has been workind the d{cut off} harrow in the front field by the church to day. He got through just before {cut off} however and {cut off} went to work with the harrow preparing for drilling. I have been buisy in the straw-berry patch most of the time. Went down to Jarvis after my wife and children this evening{cut off} did not find them there as I expected. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September WEDNESDAY 9 1896 Have had Jim harrowing in the front field by the church to day. while I have been working in my strawberry patch most of the time. Got to work with the drill towards evening however. Went down to Jarvis for Maggie this morning but in vain. This evening however I went again & had better success: for I found her at the station waiting for me. {second page} September THURSDAY 10 1896 Sowed nearly all of the field by the church to day Jim has been with me helping to keep the dril{cut off} see the clover {cut off} stubble &c. Never saw ground cover any better Put in about ten bushells of Mr Awfords wheat and six of our own. The weather has been very warm and dry. My wife says {cut off} at Toronto & East {cut off} no rain has fallen for the whole summer. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September FRIDAY 11 1896 It has taken Jim and I most of the time to day to run out the water furroughs in our nine acre wheat filed just sown yesterday. Succeeded in geting all done by this evening however. Intended going out to Dover this evening but did not get done in time though. Weather still very warm and dry. {second page} September SATURDAY 12 1896 After a fortnight of waiting, was about to go out to the port to day. We {cut off} at last through seed and have even our ditch cleaned out. Mr Awfords a{cut off} only just beginning to sow however It still keeps {cut off} and dry, some signs of rain are now being seen though. Have enjoyed a satisfactory degree, the {cut off} that laughs {cut off} impossibilities and cries in{cut off} shall be do{cut off} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SUNDAY 13 1896 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing my wife and children with me. Had a very proffitable waiting upon the Lord. The sermon as well as class meeting being very edifying. Went over to Mr. Ebersole's meeting this evening all of us. and enjoyed this also. We feel very thankful for the Privileges of God's house and service. {second page} September MONDAY 14 1896 I picked over some Flemish beauty pears this forenoon, and this afternoon took my stock of two and a {cut off} bushells up to Simcoe where I sold them {cut off} the canning {cut off} {illegible} for only forty cents per bushell. Was glad to get even that much for them however as fruit, of near al kinds is very abundant this year. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September TUESDAY 15 1896 We worke in our strawberry patch this fore-noon; But; this afternoon have been getting in cloverseed that was ready for draw. Got in three loads, Jim and I, and two others off of the waggon. The weather is very beautiful and cool just now, as well as dry. {second page} September WEDNESDAY 16 1896 Took off our load of clover see this morning Jim and I. We have been working at our beans part of the afternoon but most of day have been working in the strawberry patch trying to get cleaned but {cut off} We were not nearly done {cut off} nor half done quite. but it seems w{cut off} to keep up c{cut off} and w{cut off} away. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September THURSDAY 17 1896 Jim and I have been working at our straw-berry plants most of the time to day. geting it in shape for the next crop. Have been working on my delivery return's of last spring this evening. Find it a rather disagreeable job going over what I had thought was settled. The difficulty has been increased by a mistake of the manager of the office at St. Thomas {second page} September FRIDAY 18 1896 Have been working most of the time to day at our strawberry patch as usual We pulled {cut off} ballance of our early beans this afternoon however which took us some time. Have been at work this evening geting papers ready to take to Mr {cut off} on. Hope to have a satisfactory settlement before long of this {cut off} vised quest{cut off} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SATURDAY 19 1896 On account of rain this forenoon we could not work out of doors & so have been engaged at inside work. Weather started to clear up this afternoon so we started for my wife's fathers in Wyecombe at about four o'clock. Had a successful trip although very disagreeable on account of a strong N.W. wind that had to face on the way up. {second page} September SUNDAY 20 1896 We have been spending the day with Mr and Mrs Ferguson, my wife and I. Went to church this afternoon and enjoyed the service very much. The Good Lord has been very near us in all our association to day, makeing our hearts glad with his presence. We started for home at about six o'clock this evening, and arrived in due course finding all well. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September MONDAY 21 1896 Went down to Walls this morning, to see about geting them to take our apples. John said he would take my name down with the rest and thought it would be all right. They only give fifty cents per barrell however for best Winter fruit. Have been at our old job in the straw-berry patch most of the day, Jim and I {second page} September TUESDAY 22 1896 Jim helped Maggie wash this forenoon. While I continued to work at my straw-berries this afternoon also we kept on our job. Succeeded in geting over the worst, so {cut off} we do not care to spend any more time at present The weather is very cold to night; and the first frost of the season is likely to occur to night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September WEDNESDAY 23 1896 Jim has been helping me with the beans to day. He succeeded in geting our first lot of beans inside, while I have been pulling beans and cuting corn. Had a visit from unckle Peter Ryerse this forenoon or rather to dinner. Had of course to spend some time with him. Went over to the prayer meeting this evening and had a good time {second page} September THURSDAY 24 1896 Have been cuting our fodder corn to day besides doing sundry other jobs, one of which was to make a cad{cut off} for picking apples, a job that I am almost dreading. Notice by to day's paper that Queen Victoria has re{illegible} {cut off} than any monarch in {cut off} she {illegible} throne, Near time leaning {cut off} just {illegible}{cut off} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September FRIDAY 25 1896 Have had Jim cuting cloverseed this forenoon in the big field by McBrides. I have been making a ladder to pick apples at the same time. This afternoon we have both been cuting and puting up fodder corn, which grew back of the drive-barn. besides some other jobs too numerous to mention {second page} September SATURDAY 26 1896 Jim and I worked this forenoon in the cloverseed {cut off} at rakeing {cut off} myself at cocking up. This afternoon my wife and I went over to town, for some necessary calling at the Jacksons on the way home and having {cut off} with them. Found the children and everything else alright on our arrival home afterwards. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September SUNDAY 27 1896 Went down to Jarvis this forenoon to see about selling our peas. Found that the price was much lower than ever before that I can remember, {illegible}, from thirty five to thirty eight cents per Bu. Mr Allen told me however that he thought he could give us thirty nine cents for ours on account of their excellent quality. Saw Mr Joseph Jackques about apples. {second page} September MONDAY 28 1896 Made a mistake in writing up to day for yesterday so will say yesterday on account of rain we did not get out to church in the morning as is our custom but thie evening went to hear Mr Ebersole, the rain having ceased. Find it good to thank and praise the Lord for his many mercies to us His promise is precious of {cut off} to my poor soul. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September TUESDAY 29 1896 I worked this forenoon at my young plum trees in{illgebile}ing them up with cow manure where the mice had barked them. Quite a large number of them were thus injured. It has been raining most of the afternoon quite hard, so have been moving our old cook stove to a new corner of the kitchen It has stood there for nearly forty years. {second page} September WEDNESDAY 30 1896 Jim and I started at picking apples this forenoon. but about ten or eleven o'clock it began to rain and has kept on until this evening. so we have been into sundry jobs inside{cut off} Went out to town towards night to pay my Forrester dues. Had {cut off} enough more {cut off} quite. but succeeded in geting what {cut off} lacking of {cut off} parties. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October THURSDAY 1 1896 We have been picking apples this forenoon, except when picking up apples for John Hamilton who was here for a load, which I sold him at eight cents per bushell. The ground is very wet from yesterdays rain so we have to leave off pulling beans untill {illegible} it gets dry. {second page} October FRIDAY 2 1896 Jim and I have been picking apples this forenoon with the activity {cut off} posess, there {cut off} ing quite a big job of this picking on our hands since. We have been pulling beans this afternoon again. Finished this a pre{cut off} sore job on the hands, will be glad when we get done. Went down to Jarvis this evening to take a bar of butter for {cut off}. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SATURDAY 3 1896 Worked this forenoon again at gathering, or rather at picking apples, both Jim and I. This afternoon we have been geting in a load of beans, this being our first. We have also been pulling beans part of the time. There is some appearance of rain again and we are anxious to be ready for it. Mr Awford took two loads of peas to Jarvis to day sold at thirty nine cts. {second page} October SUNDAY 4 1896 Went out to meeting in Port Dover this morning takeing my with with me Had our usual Spiritual feast provided us by our good brother Bennet. He {cut off} today mostly about christian fellowship in different pha{cut off} Had a blessed time in our class-meeting also. Was glad to have the presence of our good {cut off} John Saunders, {cut off} worship with us He is just recovering from illness. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October MONDAY 5 1896 Went up to Simcoe this forenoon after pitching off our first load of beans. Saw Mr Lemon while there, about the misunderstanding in connection with the Simcoe Delivery of last spring. Have been working at pulling beans this afternoon. Did not feel satisfied with the slow progress made however. We seem to be crowded with work just now. {second page} October TUESDAY 6 1896 Warm weather has came a{cut off} a south East wind has been blowing this forenoon This afternoon rain Came as a result Had Mr Awfords over to spend the evening with us to night. Find it difficult to get our peas and oats drawn a{cut off} the rain li{cut off}dering by making bad roads Feel much {cut off} the peace that passeth knowledge these days. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October WEDNESDAY 7 1896 On account of a heavy rain last night and yesterday we could not work at our beans or cloverseed to day, so have been picking apples instead and are makeing some progress. Not having sold these however, and not likely to it seems owing to the immense crop every -where this year, we do not pick them with much relish. {second page} October THURSDAY 8 1896 The ground has dried off again we have been cuting, rakeing and puting up cloverseed to day. Jim has gone to work at {cut off} ing the little flat in front {cut off} We are having quite a cool change in the weather since the rain yesterday. There is some good indications of drier weather for a few days, however. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October FRIDAY 9 1896 Succeeded in geting our big field of cloverseed all out this forenoon. This afternoon we have finished cocking up all that was ready. We have got to work at our beans again this evening. Had a visit from William Watts this evening, Telling me to prepare my apples and he would barrel and ship them in a week or so. {second page} October SATURDAY 10 1896 Went out to church this morning takeing my wife and children with me. Our dear bro Bennet preached to us in his usual way. It is always very edifying for to listen. So {cut off} Went over to hear Bro. Ebersole this evening as usual, and must say that I like his sermons very much also It is good to sit in heavenly place in {cut off} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SUNDAY 11 1896 Saturday Have been exceedingly buisy to day at rakeing up and cocking up cloverseed in the field McBrides We are all done cuting now and have finished rakeing and cocking up besides. We got through before night so we worked awhile at picking apples in the orchard Weather very fine and cool. {second page} October MONDAY 12 1896 Jim and I have been at work in the orchard at picking apples to day. It rained for a couple hours at about noon and is raining again this evening Mr Awford went down to Jarvis with a load of wheat this evening which sold at six to eight cents per Bushell. The weather is quite cool as well as rainy </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October TUESDAY 13 1896 On account of the rain that came last night we found it rather wet picking apples to day. This afternoon My wife and I went out to Port Dover for various things. Sent away another fifty dollars as interest to Mr Whitsides Took a crock of butter to my friend L.G.Morgan, who seemed to appreciate it very much. {second page} October WEDNESDAY 14 1896 Jim and I picked apples this forenoon as usual. About noon a Mr Murphy was here after me to got to Simcoe with him to settle up with {illegible}. Failed to get the {cut off} accomplished however. This Mr Murphy is from St Thomas. Came {illegible} {cut off} Dover where {cut off} arrived just in time to meet my mother at the station. Brought her home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October THURSDAY 15 1896 We worked at picking apples this forenoon Jim and I. This afternoon we have been working away at pulling beans. We find it a rather tedious process, pulling Beans by hand. My mother is quite unwell since her return home from a very bad cold. The weather is very fine of late. {second page} October FRIDAY 16 1896 Jim and I have been working away this forenoon at picking apples. This afternoon we tired the beans again and are now nearly done pulling them Find it very hard work on the hands in particular. Think that if we grow beans long we will {cut off} find another way of pulling them. Went out to town this evening. Mostly to see Mr Ellis but found him {cut off} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SATURDAY 17 1896 Left my work to day and went up to Simcoe on business. After geting through at the bank I went up to George Lemons and spent three or four hours settling up. We got through in as favourable a way as I expected It seems Mr George has been somewhat worried about this matter for some time. {second page} October SUNDAY 18 1896 My mother {cut off}ing very sick last night and to day, we did not get out to church to day We sent for Aunt Lydia according to our old custom at such times. She thought ma was not seriously ill {cut off} would likely {cut off} all right in a few days. I went over to hear Mr Ebersole this evening as usual Had a very good service and of course enjoyed it much </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October MONDAY 19 1896 Went to picking apples again to day Jim and I. The weather is very cool and last night there was a heavy frost that I fear injured some of the apples. We pulled the last of our beans this afternoon, and we are not sorry, for it is rather hard on the hands. Went out to Jarvis this evening to see Mr J Ellis, but failed. Called at John Walls on the way home. {second page} October TUESDAY 20 1896 Jim and I have been geting in our beans this afternoon and succeeded in geting the last of them safely in the barn. We worked at the apples this foreneoon as usual Went out to Dover this evening, mostly to see Mrs Joh Jonathan Elles. Met him at the station. He {cut off} ing grist, returning from Jamesville Wis. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October WEDNESDAY 21 1896 Went down to Jarvis this morning after the doctor for my, Bennet is our physician now. He came this afternoon, and told us that my mother was being troubled with an affection of the heart. We were surprised at this for we expected that it was only a cold in connection with billiousness attack. Have been gathering apples this afternoon. {second page} October THURSDAY 22 1896 Had Mr Nelson to help us get in cloverseed this forenoon for a couple of hours. Jim and I kept on drawing this afternoon and got in three more loads {cut off} besides the {cut off} got in this forenoon. My mother is still unwell and I fear she is in a serious state of health We find it necessary to stay up at night part of the time. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October FRIDAY 23 1896 Saturday 24th Worked arround at different small jobs this forenoon, and this afternoon went up to Simcoe, this afternoon to see about geting rid of our surplus apples as far as possible/ Went to Mr Jackson's this afternoon & recieved a promise from to take the apples at 40 cts Per Bbl Mr Lemon & I continued our programme of settlement also and seem likeldy to get through all right {second page} October SATURDAY 24 1896 Friday 23d Had Mr Nelson part of the time to day to help us get in the last of our cloverseed, succeeded in finishing our job this afternoon at four o'clock. Had just {cut off} dy {illegible} four {cut off} altogether. My mother is still in the same low condition and unlikely I am affraid to stay with us long. Dr Bennet was here this afternoon, for his second visit. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October SUNDAY 25 1896 Went out to church this morning as usual takeing Jim with me. My mother is still in a dangerous position apparently. The Dr Came again this evening and thinks she is improving slowly. Have had a large number of callers this afternoon to see my mother. They were our own family however, almost entirely. {second page} October MONDAY 26 1896 I went up to Simcoe again this morning mostly to see Mr Lemon respecting the matter of our dispute with St Thomas Came home in good drive and have since been working at the apple picking The weather has become quite warm and very fine & pleasant My mother is still recovering apparently, though very slowly. Wrote to St Thomas this evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October TUESDAY 27 1896 We have been working away in our orchard to day Jim and I Gathering Winter apples mostly. Had a visit from my aunt Susan Culver with my cousin Alice. My mother still improves and we are now confident that she will get up again in a few days. The weather has become very fine and warm. {second page} October WEDNESDAY 28 1896 Jim and I have been working away at apple picking and gathering to day again. Have been looking for packing them in {cut off} but, so far they have not come We are now about through except gathering in our own supply and geting cider made for vinegar and to boil down. 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Mary Agnes "Aggie" Cooper Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1897 84 Page Diary Exercise Book Name M.A. Cooper Concord General {picture of store} General Viedw of Store Facing on Four Streets The T. Eaton Co. Limited Yong st. 190,192,194,196,198,200, Queen Street est, 10,12,14,16,18 James St, 11,13,15,17,19,21,23,25,27,29 Albert Street, 15,17 and 19 All Under One Roof BUYING OFFICES: 7 Warwick Land and Warwick Square, London, Eng. Main Entrance - 190 Yonge St. Toronto, Ont. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Blank Inside of Front Cover} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Diary 1897 </h2> Fri Jan 1. At home all day. Pa's family also aunt Jennie David and Aunt Lizzy Tom and Sara Farr here to spend day. rained in evening. Sat. Fine warm day but very muddy Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Mr. George Clarks in evening. Sun. I went to church and S.S. {Sunday School} very muddy road but warm day, Uncle and Aunt M at Pa's in evening. Mon Jan 4. Pa and Aunt Mattie went to Brownmanville rained all day it is election day Uncle went out with Mr. C. Tues Jan 5. Pa and Aunt Mattie came home from Brownmanville frozen up clean Wed Jan 6. Fine day we had a small gathering of married people. Thur Jan 7. Fine day Uncle went to Richmond-hill in afternoon he and Aunt Mattie went out to Mr.Farrs in evening. Fri Jan 8. I went to the pond in the afternoon with Maud and Edith Troyer to skate. Sat Jan 9. the Electric cars up as far as Thornhill. Maud Troyer also Annie and Lizzie Cooper here for tea. I went down to the pond it is lovely skating. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Jan 10. Aunt Mattie and I walked down to church beautiful day we were at home in the evening. Mon Jan 11. Fine day Turning very cold Amie and I went to skate at Mr. Teadales Creek. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went to call at Thomas Cooks and at Willies for tea. Tue Jan 12. Very cold day I went up to Mr. Passmores for tea Miss Alice and Bessie Duncan here in evening Wed Jan 13. Uncle and Aunt Mattie up at Mr. Smellies for tea, I stayed with Willie and the girls, Aunt Nellie went to Toronto to the Dentists. Thur{re-written in darker/fresh ink} Jan 14. Auntie and Uncle went to Mr. W. Keffers funeral. I went to Mr. Teasdales Creek to skate. Fri Jan 15. Uncle in Toronto Aunt Mattie is very hoarse, Willie and I at Mr. Smellies at a small gathering. {Part of the sentence beginning at in and ending at Aunt is re written in darker/fresh ink} Sat Jan 16. I was at Pa's in afternoon for a while, Willie and I went to the pond lovely skating but rather damp, Aunt M and Uncle at Mr. Farrs. Sun Jan 17. Rained heavy all day, we were at Mr. Farrs for tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Jan 18. Freezing, very cold and windy Uncle at Mr. Farrs, butchering. I went to the Carnival in the {sleigh} load. Uncle and Aunt M. drove out Willie drove Ma and the girls down to Toronto Tue Jan 19. Uncle and Mr Clarke at Weston there is a party at Mr. Baxters but W and I did not go. Wed Jan 20. Aunt M went to Pa's to straighten up. we were at home. Snowed at night. Thur Jan 21. Very good sleighing Willie went to Toronto, Pa here for dinner S and T Farr called. Fria Jan 22. We went to Uncle Toms Cabin at Richmond Hill. Cold but good sleighing. Sat Jan 23. Willie brought Ma and the girls home from Toronto. Aunt Nellie came by train Aunt Mattie and Uncle went to Mr. Teasdales in evening. W and I went to Edgely Rink and Mr. Dalziels in the sleigh load. very cold. Sun June 24. Very cold. Pa's all here for dinner S and T Farr here for tea Willie drove Annie and I down to church. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Jan 25. Very cold. glass down to 14 below zero. All at home. Tue Jan 26. Stormy day drifted the lane a little but not much digging. Wed 27. Uncle was at Mrs. Seagers funeral. he and Mr. Clarke went for a drive in the afternoon. Thur 28. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Mr. Walterhouses. Mr C. Keffer and son called Fri Jan 29. Sara Farr came out to visit. Pa and Ma called Mr. and Mrs George Charlton here for tea. Willie and I down at the Carnival and Oyster Supper. Uncle was out at the Shooting Match at Thornhill. Lovely day and good sleighing. Aunties went up to call at Miss Keffers in the afternoon. Sat Jan 30. Fine day we were at home all day. Sun Jan 31. I was at S.S. and church. T Farr here for dinner. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I were at church in the evening. Mon Feb 1 st . I called at Pa's in the afternoon I went down to church in evening with Maud and Miss Thompson. It is a fine day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue. Feb. 2nd Aunt Nellie went to the W. A.{Women's Auxiliary} at Mrs. Troyers. I went down to the meeting in the evening, fine day. but the sleighing getting poor. Wed. Feb 3. The St. Stevens W.A. met at new place. collection $# 3. fine day. Thur Feb 4. We quilted my quilt. Aunt Mattie and I went down to the meeting in the evening. Fri Feb. 5 Aunt Nellie went to Miss Edeys Uncle went out for her in the evening. Our school went out for a sleigh drive to the Rink. Sat Feb 6. Very wet day, snowed and then rained all day. Willie here in the afternoon. Sun Feb 7. Very slushy for walking I did not go to church. There was church in the evening. We were all at Pa's to spend the day. Mon Feb 8. Frozen up but not very cold. Tom Farr called and took Aunt Mattie for a drive. Uncle Aunt Nellie and all went down to church. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Feb 9th . Aunt Mattie and I called at Miss Duncans and Mrs. G Clarkes in the afternoon fine day. Wed Feb 10. Aunties went over to help Ma to quilt. We were at home in the evening. Uncle has a boil on his face. Thur Feb 11. Aunt Mattie and I went and helped Ma to finish the quilt. Pa's and we people went out to Mr. Farrs for tea. Cold day but fine. Fri Feb 12. Very stormy day. We were alone all day. Sat Feb 13 {the 1 has a large drop of ink} Aunt Mattie went down to town. I was down at Mrs Troy-ers for a while in the afternoon. T and S Farr came out for Aunt Nellie in the afternoon Sun Feb 14 I was at church, fine day. Willie here in the afternoon. Aunt Lizzie, Charlie Emma and Miss Jacobi here for tea. Mon Feb 15 T brought Aunt Nellie home. I called at Pa's in the afternoon. Sleighing getting thin Tue Feb 16. We had a gathering of young people here in the evening. 25 here. Fine day and evening. Wed Feb 17 J. Edey {Jennie Edey} was here. Our 1/2 quarter of beef came. Uncle took Jennie home in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Feb 18. Fine day but sleighing nearly gone. Uncle was at Richmond Hill and the Mill. I called at Pa's, he and Ma were in Toronto. Fri Feb 19 Uncle went for a drive with Mrs. C and T.F. we were at Mrs. Clarkes for tea I called at Pa's in the evening. Sat Feb 20 Aunt Mattie wnt to Toronto and home on noon train. She and I went to Lydia Deans for tea and then to Rink. Uncle came for us. Sleeting and very stormy in afternoon and evening. Sun Feb 21. Pa's all here for dinner also George and Lydia Dean Fine day but sleighing very tough. Mon Feb 22 Very stormy day. blowing but did not improve the sleighing. We were at home all day. Annie and Lizzie have the mumps Tue Feb 23 I was at Pa's in the afternoon. Uncle and Aunt Nellie went up to see Mrs. Smelser she is very sick. T and S Farr here for tea Willie and I went to a party at J. Deans. Wed Feb 24 Aunt Nellie at Mrs. Clarks cutting for the W.A. We went to Pa's for tea had Oysters, Uncle was at Richmond Hill in the morning. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Feb 25 Uncle and Aunt Mattie went to Mr. Farrs for tea, they all went up on the cars to Richmond Hill in the evening and called at Mrs. McElroys Fri Feb 26 Aunt Jennie, William and his wife here all day. Mrs. McElroy and Tom and Sara Farr here for tea Sat Feb 27 Very cold day and windy. We were at home all day. no person here. Sun Feb 28 Fine day but cold I was at SS and church. Dr. was out to see Annie, Uncle and Aunt Mattie over at Pa's in the evening. Mon Mar 1 Feb 29 Turning milder snowed in the afternoon, We were over at Pa's for tea, and Willie & I went out to the social at Mr. Langstaffs Tue Mar 2 Aunties were at the W.A. meeting down at Mrs. Clarkes. We were at home in the evening. Wed Mar 3 We were quilting Aunt Mattie's Endless Chain quilt. Mr. and Miss Passmore were here for tea. Thur Mar 4 Wed finished the quilt Uncle was at a sale. I went out to Carnival with Mr. Passmores. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Mar 5 - Rained a little all day. Fred and Tom Farr called in the afternoon, sleighing nearly all gone, we all went down to the Concert at Fisherville in the evening. Sat Mar 6 - A little colder. I went down to call at Mr. Teasdales. Pa's all here for tea the first time the girls had been out. Sun Mar 7 - I was at S.S. and church, Uncle and Aunt Nellie {A bit smudged} went to Mr. Farrs for tea. Aunt Mattie and I walked out to Thornhill Methodist church. Mon Mar 8 - Sleighing all gone. commenced to rain in the evening. Ma had her gathering of friends for tea Uncle at Richmondhill for sleighs. Tues Mar 9 - Rained steadily all day. Uncle brought a cow. We were at home. Very slushy walking. Wed Mar 10 - T Farr called he and Uncle went to a sale at Edgeley. we were at home. snow settling but no sleighing since Sunday. Thur Mar 11 - Uncle and Aunt Mattie went out at Mr. Farrs for Tea. Willie and Ma have the mumps . </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Mar 12 - Aunt Nellie went over to help Ma. we intended to go to a Concert at Elia but was to windy. T & S Farr and Mr. Wilmot here in the evening. Sat Mar 13 - Mr. G Clarke {George Clarke} and Mr. Robert here for tea. S was at Ma's for tea. C. Teasdale there. Sun Mar 14 - Stormed very hard last night a very high wind to-day. Our lane pretty well filled with snow. We were at Pa's for dinner. could scarcely get in the lane for snow, but none on the road. {in between the lines for this days entry is another line :} last time the cutten was out{?} Mon Mar 15 - Uncle was breaking the lane we drove over and called at Pa's. Aunt Mattie went to Toronto. Tue Mar 16 - Uncle was over at Pa's in the afternoon we went out to Thornhill to a Lecture in the evening. Wed Mar 17 - Pa's were all here to spend the day {day was added above} Ma and Wille just{?} there first outing. Roads not bad beginning to-day in the centre. Thur Mar 18 - We were at home, Uncle was out at Thornhill in the afternoon. Fri Mar 19 - Very muddy. I was at Pa's and down to the store in the evening. Uncle was at a meeting at Thornhill in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Mar 20 - Rained last night. Uncle was over at Pa's in the afternoon. Our hens started to lay. The Robins and other spring Birds have been around the last few days. Mrs. Smelser died to-day. Sun Mar 21 - The roads are dread fully Muddy we drove down to church. Annie and Lizzie here for tea. We were at home in the evening Mon Mar 22 - We were at home, Uncle at Thorn hill in the afternoon. fine warm day but muddy. Tue Mar 23 - Uncle and Aunt Nellie went to Mrs. Smelsers funeral, I was at pa's in the afternoon. fine Morning but snowed and rained in afternoon Wed Mar 24 - Snowed nearly all day. We had a letter from Bowmanville, Louis McMurtry had a son on Mar 15th but dead. (1.C.). Thur Mar 25 - Willie here in the afternoon, - quiet a debth of snow and slush the roads are dreadfully muddy. Fri Mar 26 - We drove down to Miss Allans, last time the sleigh was out Aunt Mattie came home from Toronto. We called on Mrs. Baldwin. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Mar 27 - I was at Ma's in the afternoon, Fine warm day, roads in a dreadful condition we heard last evening that B. Smellie married on March 21. and left home the Tuesday before. Sun Mar 28 - I was at church very muddy walking. We were at Mr. Clarkes for tea. Mon Mar 29 - Fine warm day Aunties went up to call on Miss James. Tue Mar 30 - Roads getting dry. We went out to Mr. Farrs for tea, Annie and Lizzie here for tea. Wed Mar 31 - We started to quilt my chain quilt. Annie Leasdale here for tea, Miss Duncan call Aunt Nellie went up to see G. Charltons boy. {Written on the side } Willie here for dinner Thur Apr 1 - Aunt Nellie down at Mr. C. cutting for W.A. Miss James called in the afternoon. Fri Apr 2 - We finished the quilt. We went over to Pa's in the evening. started our five gallons of coal oil - Uncle brough two barrells of flour roads are beautiful and dry, our lande Muddy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat APr 3 - We went up to Mr. Keamans for our Syrup. Aunties drove down to Miss Allans in the afternoon. Sun Apr 4 - I was at SS. and church Aunt Nellie was at church. Pa's also T. and S. Farr here for tea. Mon Apr 5 - We found our first Turkey Egg. We cleaned our cellar. Thundered and lightened but no rain Tue Apr 6 - Uncle and Aunt Mattie went to Mr. Michael Osters funeral. Aunt Nellie and I went to the W.A. Meeting at Miss Duncans. Aunt M. and Uncle at Mr. Farrs in evening. Wed. Apr 7 - Dull day but not raining I spent the afternoon with Martha Oster. James Ellis is married to-day. Uncle and Aunt M. At Pa's Thur Apr 8 - We went to helped Ma to clean up stairs. fine day, the frogs croaking at night. Fri Apr 9 - We helped Ma to clean the parlors. Snowed all day. ground quiet covered. Sat Apr 10 - Snow all melted making it a little muddy. Mr. and Mrs. Teasdale here for tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Apr 11 - Roads are drying. Aunt Mattie and Uncle. went to Mr. Farrs for dinner I went to S. Sand church Mon Apr 12 - Mr. James and A. Oster called. Mr. Johnson was here for tea. We did our first gardening put a little Lettuce and Onions in. Tue Apr 13 - We went down to Toronto. It rained most of the day. roads muddy. Wed Apr 14 - Uncle went over to Mr. Osters, Aunt Nellie went down to Miss Allan's, T. Farr called. Thur Apr 15 - Miss James here for tea. fine day the roads are getting dry. Fri Apr 16 - Good Friday. I walked down to Miss Allans with the girls. Willie here in the afternoon he and Uncle went to the Concert at Thorn-hill. Aunt Mattie over at Pa's in evening. Rained in afternoon. Sat Apr 17 - Annie and Lizzie here for tea, Tom Farr called in the morning. Uncle and Aunt Mellie went to Mr. Farrs in the afternoon. I went over with the girls in the afternoon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Apr 18 - Easter Sunday. I went to S.S. and church Uncle and Aunties went to Thorn hill Presbyptarian Church. Aunt Mattie and I went to Mr. Farrelss in the evening. Mon Apr 19 - Very cold windy day. Mick commenced work. we were at home alone. Tue Apr 20 - We commenced house cleaning, cold. Wed Apr 21 - Getting a little warmer I went out to Thorn hill in the afternoon to see about Duck eggs. Thur Apr 22 - Mr. Johnson came for the Cold. We papered the Spare Bed Room. Getting very warm. Fri Apr 23 - Very hot all day, came a dreadful thunder storm. and dreadful hail and wind. Sat Apr 24 - Rained a little in the morning. a very warm we were at home. Sun Apr 25 - Rained very hard I started to go to Church but I had to turn back. Mon Apr 26 - Rained in the morning very high wind I went to H. FIshers for Duck eggs. Uncle and Aunt Nellie went to Richomond hill cold night - guiet a frost. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tues Apr 27 - Pa was here in the morning. fine day but too wet to seed. Wed Apr 28 - Fine day we started to paper our kitchen. Men did a little seeding. Thur Apr 29 - Finished house cleaning. Sara and Hilda Farr called in the afternoon. Fri Apr 30 - Fine day Mrs. Clarke and the children were here for a while in the afternoon. May 1st - Rained steadily all day. Mr. White called in the afternoon Sun May 2 - Rained all day. I was at Pa's in afternoon. Tom, Sara and Hilda Farr here for tea Mon May 3 - Rained a little, Miss James called in the evening. Lizzie and Annie here for tea. Tue May 4 - Rained in the afternoon and evening. We were down at W.A. Meeting at Mrs. Cherrys. Wed May 5 - Gine day Aunt Mattie and I went to Toronto, went to Aunt Elizabeths in afternoon. Thur May 6 - We went to Aunt Lizzie for dinner and at W. Morses for tea. Rained in afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri May 7 - We were at Aunt Jennies to spend the day - went to Junction in afternoon it was a fine day. Leata Passon are buried Sat May 8 - We came home from Toronto in the evening, fine day. Sun May 9 - I was at S.S. and Church. Aunt Nellie was at Church. Uncle and Aunt Mattie out at Mr. Farrs. for tea Hilda came home with them. Mon May 10 - I went to Miss Allans in the afternoon Aunt Mattie went to ask for Mrs. Passmore. Aunt Mattie and Hilda at Pa's in the evening. Tue May 11 - Warm day. I went to call at Mrs. James Ellis - Hennie Clarke and Lissie Cooper here. Wed May 12 - Aunt Mattie walked out to Thornhill and called at Miss Edays. I went dfown to Mrs. Clarkes to spend afternoon with Laura {Written on side}Thunder Storm. Thur May 13 - Rained a little in the morning we were at home all day. Fri May 14 - I went to Miss Allan's rained in the afternoon, we were home in the evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat May 15 - Fine day we were at home. Uncle at Thorn-hill in the evening. Sun May 16 - Pa's family also Taud S. Farr here for dinner. Annie and I at church in the afternoon. We walked over to Pa's in evening Mon May 17 - We let our Coal stove go out. Maud Troyer and Laura here in the evening. Tue May 18 - Fine day we cleaned our Dining Room. Wed May 19 - Aunties went to the WQ.A. meeting at Mrs. Alf. Keffers, our men finished sowing their peas this morning. Thur May 20 - Put our Pork in the granary it rained very heavy all afternoon. Fri May 21 - I walked to Thorn hill for picture frame Aunt Millie went to Mrs. Leasdales for tea we went to meet her in evening Sat May 22 - Fine day. Men planted their roots I was over at Pa's in morning I went to call at Miss Duncans and Mrs. Teasdales in evening. Aunt Mattie called at Miss James. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun May 23 - Rained all day cold. Uncle and I were at Pa's for tea, rest at home. Mon May 24 - Fine day. but cold, Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I at Mr. Farrs to spend the day. Aunt Jennie and Lizzie here to spend day. Tue May 25 - Miss Duncans and Annie Leasdale here for tea. G. And M. Chapman here in the evening cold day. Wed May 26 - Aunt Mattie went out to Mr. Farrs, fine but rather cold. A. and Lizzie here for tea. Thur May 27 - Uncle was at Thomas Rowes raising We went up to G. Chapmans for tea. Fri May 28 - Uncle in Toronto, It rained in the afternoon. we were at home. Sat May 29 - Fine day, Aunt Mattie came home in the evening. Sun May 30 - We went out to Markham Villiage. rained in the evening Annie here for tea with Aunt Nellie </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon May 31 - {Written in the margin} We had Lettuce first for dinner. Fine but very cold I was down at Miss Allans, in the afternoon, Mrs. Farrell and Edith Loyer were here to tea. Aunt Nellie and Uncle went to see Mr. Dean. W. here in evening Tue June 1 - Aunt Nellie went down to the W.A. Meeting at church. rest at home. Wed June 2 - Fine day a little warmer. Mrs. Troyer and Mrs. Baldwin here for dinner and tea. I was down at Mrs. Teasdales for tea. Thur June 3 - Came on a dreadful heavy rain in the evening. we had no person here Fri June 4 - The girls were here for tea. We went to the Fireman's Concert at Thornhill and called at Miss Edys. Sat June 5 - We had our grass cut in the morning. fine day. Uncle and Aunt Nellie were at Mr. Farrs for tea. Sun June 6 - Wit Sunday just sprinkled a little in the afternoon I was at S.S. Uncleand Aunt Mattie at Church we went to Mr. Farrells for tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon June 7 - Rained very heavy all afternoon. Sara Farr and Tom here for tea. Tom and Uncle. went out to Wood bridge in the afternoon. Tue June 8 - Aunt Kate and Irene Chapman here for dinner, and Pursie & Jessie Farrell also. Elsie Troyer from tea rained a little in the evening. Wed June 9 - Rained a little in the Morning. We picked our Sage. I took some Sage over to Ma's, in the afternoon. Mr. Dean died. Thur June 10 - Cut the grass with the Lawn Mower. Uncle and Aunt Nellie went out to Mrs. Deans in evening I was at Pa's. Fri June 11 - Very warm, we went out to Mr. Deans funeral and down to Mr. Farrs for tea. Sat June 12 - Fine day. T Farr here in the morning. Eddie Hannagan and Mr. MItchell called in the afternoon. We went to Camp Meeting in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun June 13 - Lily and Harold Farr here to spend the day. Uncle and Aunt Matie were at Mr. Bothams for tea. Mon Jun 14 - Mr. Luesby here trimming trees. Mr. J. and G. Clarke here in afternoon. Aunt M. and N. called to see Mrs. Dean. Uncle and Aunt Nellie went to Lecture at Fisherville, Willie here in the evening. Tue June 15 - Aunt Nellie called at Miss Duncans Pa was here for tea men working on the roads. Wed Jun 16 - We were at home. Annie and Lizzie here in the eveing fine day. Thur Jun 17 - I was at Mrs. W.J. Clark's for tea, it rained a little in the evening. Fri Jun 18 - May Thompson and Annie Leasdale were here for tea. Uncle at Thorn hill in evening. Sat Jun 19 - We were at Mr. Teasdales for ten, John Bowas got his leg broke playing football </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun June 20 - Fine day and cool, I was at S.S. we were all at church also Tom & Sara at church and here for tea. Mon Jun 21 - I was at Miss Duncans in afternoon we were over at Pa's in the evening. Tue June 22 - We went to Mr. Fred Farrs to spend Jubilee day. fine day. and cool, we went down to see the Procession. Wed June 23 - Aunt Rosetta, came. Aunt Mattie and Uncle went to Mr. Farrs sale. it rained a little in the afternoon Thur June 24 - Very hot day we went out to see Mrs Dean in the evening Lydia Dean is sick. Fri June 25 - Mary Charlton here for tea, Ma and the girls here in the evening it is a cooler day. Sat Jun 26 - We went out for Robson Farr in the afternoon, Aunt Rosetta & Nellie went to Pa's. Uncle went to see John Bowes, I was at Mrs. Clark's in the eveing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun June 27 - I was at S.S. and church, fine day Aunt Rosetta Cook and Robison Farr here. Sara and Tom Farr here for tea. Mon June 28 - Aunt Rosetta, and Aunties went out to see Lydia Dean. Robson and I went to Pa's bush to hunt for strawberries, Aunt N. called on Miss James and I went down to Miss Duncans in the evening. Tue Jun 29 - Rained all day Aunt went home on the evening train I went to the station with her. Wed Jun 30 - Rained a little in the morning. T. Farr came out for Aunt Mattie in evening. it is very warm, we got out Strawberries Thur July 1 - Very hot day. Mr. Macdonald called in the afternoon Fri July 2 - Very hot. Alice Shanklin came in the evening. Aunt Mattie came home and Robson left. Uncle took me to see Lydia Dean. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat July 3 - Hot-day. Uncle was away at a Raising. Sun July 4 - Dreadful hot day I went to S.S. and Church. Uncle and Alice went for a drive in the evening. Mon July 5 - The glass up to 100 Blood heat. Uncle and T. Farr drove down to the Wild West Show. it s a little cooler in the evening.Ma and the girls here in the evening. Tue July 6 - A little cooler. We went out to a Social at Mrs. Dalziels. lovely evening. Wed July 7 - Fine day. Aunt Lizzie, Maud and the children here. Ma and the girls here for tea also Mrs. RIchardson. Thur July 8 - Very warm. We went out to S.S. Picnic at Mr. Farrells flats, Aunt Mattie went out to Lydia Dean's. Fri July 9 - Dreadful hot day. Aunt Mattie came home in the morning. We went over to Pa's for tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat July 10 - Very warm day. We were at home all day. Annie was here for a while in the evening Sun July 11 - Mr. and Mrs. Reive and Kathleen here to spend the day. came a little shower at noon and turned very coll. I was at church. T. Farr called in the evening. Mon July 11 - Fine day. Men commenced haying Aunties and Alice went to Mr. Sniders to see about cherried. Alice went home in the evening. Tue July 12 - I went to see Lydia Dean we were at home in the evening. Wed July 13 - Getting pretty warm again I went picking Berries. Thur July 14 - Aunt Nellie and I went picking berries at home the rest of day. Fri July 15 - Very warm day. picking berries in the morning and cherries in the afternoon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat July 17 - Sara Farr here for tea I went home with her and Uncle called for me in the evening. Sun July 18 - David Smellie here for dinner Pa and the girls here for a while in the afternoon, Uncle and Aunt N out at Mr Farrs. I was at church and S.S. came a thunder storm eve. Mon July 19 - Aunt Nellie and I went picking berries picked our Currants in the afternoon Tue July 20 - I went to pick berries picked black currants in afternoon. Men finished haying. Wed July 21 - I was very sick in morning I went to Mrs. Clarkes for tea. Thur. July 22 - Very hot we all went to pick berries in the afternoon Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Richmond hill in the evening. Rained very heavy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri July 23 - Rained most of the day girls were over to pick peas. Sat July 24 - Warm day. Aunt Nellie. and I went up to Mrs. Charltons in the evening. Sun July 25 - Uncle Aunt Mattie and I were at church. Mrs. and Mr. Farrell here for tea. Mon July 26 - Five day but came very heavy rain at night. W. Cooper here in the evening. Aunties were away berry picking. Pa's commenced Harvest, Tue July 27 - Rained very heavy all day, Annie and Lissie here for tea WQed July 28 - It rained nearly all day - The grain badly layed with storm and wheat is beginning to sprout. Thur July 29 - Fine day. we went down to Miss Allans in the evening. Frid July 30 - Fine day. cool. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Mr. Farrs in evening. Sat July 31 - Aunties are in Toronto, Uncle conmenced Harvest </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Aug 1 - Uncle Aunt Mattie and I were down at Mr. Albert Farrs. Willie was here for dinner Mon Aug 2 - Warm day. Aunt Nellie walked out to Thorn hill in the evening. John Stevenson called in the afternoon. The horse buyers here for dinner (Civic Holiday). Tue Aug 3 - Sara Farr and the children here for tea, Aunt Nellie down at the W.A. Meeting Miss James here in the evening. Wed Aug 4 - Uncle took Mag away. it rained in the afternoon and evening. Thur Aug 5 - Fine day. Mrs. Teasdale here for tea, Mr Keys called in the eveing. Fri Aug 6 - Warm day. we got an old man for harvasting - We went to the Concert att Thorn hill (Eckardt.) Sat Aug 7 - fine day. we were at home Sun Aug 8 - Pa's were all here for dinner. our people were over there in the evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Aug 9 - Annie & Clara Teasdale here for tea. also Maud Clark and Ella Eckardt fine day the men hauling barley. Tue Aug 10 - Rained in the afternoon. Sara and Tom Farr here in the evening. Wed Aug 11 - Fine day Uncle and Aunt Nellie went for a drive to Bonds Lake. cool. Thur Aug 12 - I was over at Pa's. the girls had a gathering. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Richmond Hill and Mrs. Mangers. Fri Aug 13 - We were at Miss Allans in the afternoon. I went to the station to meet Orr's girls. Sat Aug 14 - The girls were here also. Annie and Lizzie. and Annie Mason day of Mr. Rolands trial Sun Aug 15 - We went to church in the morning it came a dreadful rain & thunder in the afternoon. Uncle and Willie went for a drive in eveing </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Aug 16 - The girls went home. I was down at Mr. Teasdales. rained in the afternoon. Uncle and Auntie down at Mr. Farrelss in evening Tue Aug 17 - Fine day. cool. Annie and Lizzie here in the eveing. Men commenced cutting Oats Wed Aug 18 - Sara Farr and Mrs. Charlton here, stayed all night in consequence of heavy rain. I walked to Miss Allario in the morning. Thur Aug 18 - Rained in morning then came out fineAunt Mattie and I went to Miss James in the evening Fri Aug 20 - Old John left. we were at home all day. Sat Aug 21 - Charlie Foley here. Machine came to Pa's I was at Store and at Mrs. Clarks in eve. Sun Aug 22 - Lovely cool day Aunt Mattie and I walked to church. Ms Brown preached. Mon Aug 23 - Pa's had the Thrashing Machine. Aunt Mattie was there. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Aug 24 - We had the Machine. fine cool day. Wed. Aug 25 - Fine day. we were at home all day Thur Aug 26 - Mrs. Keffer and Miss Keffer here for tea Aunties. Jamie and Lizzie came on train Fri Aug 27 - Aunt Jennie and Aunt Mattie went up to call at Miss Jame's in the afternoon. Sat Aug 28 - Aunties went home on the morning train Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I went to the Band Concert in the evening. Sun Aug 29 - Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Mr. Farrs for tea Aunt Nellie and I were at church Rain in evening Mon Aug 30 - Aunties went to Toronto fine day a little warmer. Pa. here in the morning. Tue Aug 21 Aunt Nellie went to W.A. at Fisherville. fine day. men busy harvesting. Wed Aug 3Sept 1 Very cool weather. we were home all day Thur Aug 42 Aunties went to the W.A. Meeting at Mrs. C.H. Keffers. cool day Fri Aug 5 4 3 Sept willie is over helping with the Harvest. Pa is at Exhibition. I called at Mrs. G. Clarke's in evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Aug 6 Sept. 4 - Willie here in the morning, finished harvest with the exception of Hungarian Grass. cool day, we made our catsup. Sun Aug 7 Sept 5. Uncle and I went for a drive to Weston. and Downview in the morning. I was at S.S. and church Uncle & Aunt Nellie also we went to Mr. Farrell's for tea. very warm Mon Aug 8 Sept 6 Very hot day. Mrs McElroy here in the evening. also T. and S. Farr. brought plumbs Tue Aug 9 Sept 7. Uncle and I were at Thorn hill in the morning. Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Farrell. were here for tea. T. Farr and uncle went to the exhibition in the evening. Wed Aug10Sept 8 - We went to the exhibition. fine day. Thur Aug 11Sept 9 Warm day. we went out to Mr. Farrs in the evening for basket plumbs Fri Aug 12 - Sept 10. Dreadful day the glass up to 100. we were at home all day. Sat Aug 13 Sept 11. A little cooler. I was out at Lydia Deans for tea, Willie here in evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Aug 14 Sept 12 David here for dinner and tea. Mr. and Mrs. Botham here for tea also Sara and Tom Farr. fine day I was at Church. Om Sept 13 - Warm day. Aunties went out to Mr. Farrs for plumbs. I was at Pa's, for a while in afternoon Tue. Sept. 14 = Miss Edey called in afternoon, Annie and Lizzie here for tea, fine day. Wed Sept 15 - Fine day. we were at home all day. Thur. Sept 16 - We drove down to Toronto Aunt Nellie stayed in Toronto. very hot day. Fri Sept 17 - Turned cooler, a little frost at night, Aunt Marrie and I at Pa's in afternoon for plants Sat Sept 18 - Uncle is away. I took Lizzies Bantam over cool day. Sun Sept 19 - Willie here for dinner. Uncle, Auntie and myself out at Mr. Farrs for tea very cold. Mon Sept 20 - Very cold Pa here in the morning - our people sowed their wheat {A square around number 4} Tue Sept 21 - Very heavy frost this morning (ice) We were at home all day. Mrs. Robinson died. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Sept 22 - Warmer day. I called in at Pa's in the afternoon. we were at home in the evening. Thur Sept 23 - Mrs. Robinson was buried. Annie and Lizzie spent the day here. Fri Sept. 24 - Fine day. we were at home. Sat Sept 25 - Very warm. Sara and Tom Farr. here for tea. we were at home in the evening. Sun Sept 26 - Rained a little in the morning we went to a Maple Church in the afternoon. Mon Sept 27 - Cold-day. were at Mrs. W. Clarks in evening Tue Sept 28 = Very hard frost last night. Annie Leasdale was here for tea. Uncle was at Mr. Farrells thrushing Machine. Wed Sept 29 Warm day. we were at home all day. Thur Sep 30 - Very warm, Aunt Mattie walked out to Mrs. Cox funeral. Aunt Nellie came home, I was at Mrs. Clark's guilting, Uncle and Aunt Mattie were at Mr. Farrs in evening. Fri Oct 3 1 - Fine day were at home all day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Oct 2 - A little colder, we were at home. Sun Oct 3 - Tom and Sara Farr here for dinner. I went to Church. Sara remained for a few days Mon Oct 4 - Aunt Mattie, Sara and I took a drive up to Maple Cemetry in afternoon. Tue Oct 5 - Fine Day. Uncle Aunt Mattie and Sara spent the evening at Mr. Charltons. Wed Oct 6 - Sara, went home in the evening. Willie was here in the evening. Thurs Oct 7 - Day of Markham Fair we are out of soft water and have been since Oct 2nd Fri Oct 8 - Mrs. Clarke here for tea, it sprinkled rain in the afternoon. Sat Oct 9 - I was down at Mrs. Teasdales for tea fine day. Our people pulling roots, Sun Oct 10 - We were all at church. I was at S.S. Mr. and Mrs. Farrell and byron here for tea. Mon Oct 11 = Fine day. Pursie and Jessie Farrell here and stayed all night. Tue Oct 12 = Rained a little in the morning. we were at home all day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Oct 13 = Fine day, Aunt Mattie and I called at Miss Edey's in the afternoon... Thur Oct 14 = Warm day. We drove down to Toronto with Pa, and came home on Electric Cars, Fri Oct 15 = Very hot the warmest - October day ever known. (86° in the shade, Sara and Tom Farr here in the evening (killed a pig) Sat Oct 16 = Turning cool. towards evening. Aunt Nellie and I called at Miss James' but she was not at home. Men finished roots Sun Oct 17 - I was at the Methodist Church in the morning Pa's were all here for dinner and tea. Mr. Abrams and Miss Edey called in the afternoon, Sara & Tom Farr here for tea. Mon Oct 18 = We commenced cleaning upstairs flies have been dreadful but a little better now, Mrs McElroy and John here for a call. Tue Oct 19 = Fine day. we were at home all day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Oct 20 - We went to Woodbridge Fair. It came on a very heavy rain in the evening. Thur Oct 21 = Dull day. Uncle, and Aunt Mattie drove down to see Aunt Elizabeth. Fri Oct 22 = Dull day and warm we went up to a lecture at Richmond hill in evening Sat Oct 23 = Fine day and warm, we were at home all day, Sun Oct 24 = Aunt Nellie and I were at church Mr. Eakin preached. Uncle and Aunt Mattie were at Mr. Farrs. Mon Oct 25 = Fine day. picked our apples we were at Pa's in the even. Tue Oct 26 = Fine day we were at Mrs. McElroys for tea, Wed Oct 27 = Very damp and foggy. at Mr. Tesdales here at home for tea Thur " 28 = Fine day. Annie Cooper here in the afternoon also Eddie Clarke. Fri Oct 29 = Fine day and cold. Aunties walked out of make calls at Thornhill. Mr Farrell here in evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Oct 30th = Fine day. Mrs. Nelles called in evening, We went up to Richmond hill to the dress makers Sun Nov 1st Oct 31. Aunt Nellie and I at church and at Mrs. G. Clarks for tea, Mr. Sloans here for tea, fine day. Tue Oct Nov. 2 = Poured rain all day and night. We went up to Miss. Cliffords the dress makers Wed Oct Nov 3= Martha Oster, Mabel Reaman and Laura Eckardl also Annie Cooper here for tea. lovely-day - I had a letter from Estella Oster also Lily Farr. Thur Oct Nov 4= Fine day. Aunt Jennie and Uncle Smellie came, on morning train. Fri Oct Nov 5 = Rained in the evening, I was down at Mrs. Clarke's at Laura's guilting Sat Oct Nov 6 = Auntie Jennie and Uncle went home dull windy day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Oct Nov 7th = We were at Pa's for dinner and tea. the girls and I were at church. Mon Oct Nov 8 = Rained all day we cleaned our out kitchen at home all day. Tue Oct Nov 9 = Snowed all day. Pa and Ma called in the morning they killed a pig in the afternoon Uncle took me up to the Dress Makers in evening Wed Oct Nov 10 = Uncle and Aunties also Ma and LIzzie were in Toronto very slushy. Thur Oct Nov 11 = Rained nearly all day we were at home all day. Fri Oct Nov 12 = Dull cold day. T. Farr and Mr Botham here for tea. Mrs. G. Baker died Sat Oct Nov 13 = Annie called in the morning. frozen guiet dry but can plough Sun Oct Nov 14 = Uncle and I were at Mrs. G, Bakers funeral (18 yrs 11 months) Uncle and Aunt-Nellie out at Mr. Farrs for tea. I was at church and </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Oct Nov 15 = Rained a little I was at Ma's for a little while in afternoon We brought in our Coal Stove. T. Farr called and brought us a little cider sapiers Tue Oct Nov 16 = Rained a little Uncle and Aunt Nellie drove to Toronto, Uncle and I went to Mr Farrs and to the Conservation Concert in evening Wed Oct Nov 18 = We went down to Town on the first Car, fine cold day. Alice Shanklin and I went to Dr. Eatons in afternoon. Fri Oct Nov 19 = Rained a little all day. We were down Town in the morning and I went with Aunt Mattie to Dr. Husbands in the afternoon. Sat Oct Nov 20 = Fine day. I took a walk and in the afternoon Alice Auntie and myself called at Willie Cooks </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Nov 21 = We were at St. Phillips church in the morn John Willie and six children were at Aunts for tea. Aunt Mattie and I at the Bloor Street Presbypterian church in eve Mon Nov 22 = I went out to Yonge Street in the morning in the afternoon we went to Aunt LIzzies and remained over night, called at Charles Tue. Nov 23 = We were down Town in the morning I went to Dr. Eatons in the afternoon and then to Aunt Jennies we all went up to call at Mrs. Milne's in the evening. Wed Nov 24 = Fine day and cold. We were down Town in the morning also in the afternoon {written in pencil, same handwriting} Sight our Coal stove at home ; and commenced working in house. Thur Nov 25 - Rained all day. Aunties Jennie and Mattie and myself went up to Walmer Road in the evening "Thanks giving Day" Fri Nov 26 = Rained very heavy most of the day. I was at Dr. Eatons and down Town. we came home in the afternoon" Mr. George Charlton very sick. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Nov 27 = Froze all up clean, Aunt Nellie at Pa's Ma is down in Toronto. at Mr. Charltons Sun Nov 28 = Pa's family here for dinner and tea the girls and at S.S. and Church, I went home with the girls to stay all night... Mon Nov 29 = Rained a little then turned very cold, I came home and AUnt Nellie, went over. Mr and Mrs Welsh called in afternoon Tue Nov 30th = Very cold. we were at home all day. Wed Dec 1st = Uncle in Town. Aunt Nellie came home in the morning it snowed a little Tom and Sara Farr also, Florence here for tea Thur Dec 2nd = Fine day but cold - We were at Mrs Welsh's and spent the evening. Willie was here in the evening. Fri Dec 3rd = Snowed a little on Friday Morning We went to Miss Duncans in the evening Aunt Mathie and I --- Sat Dec 4th =It rained most of the day (Pair) Aunt Mattie and Uncle went for a in the cart in the eve (Thomas here all week </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Dec 5th = A little damp and muddy. I was at S.S. and Church, (Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Church Mon Dec 6th = Cold and came a little sheet. Uncle and Aunt Nellie in Toronto. Sara Farr here all day. Tom and Mr. Botham at a sale and here for tea. Tue Dec 7th = A little damp and muddy. Aunt Nellie went to the Auxiliary at Mrs. Troyers. Willie was here in the evening Aunt Mattie called at Mrs. Charltons, Wed Dec 8th = Thawed, I went to Miss Duncans but they were not at home, Uncle Aunt Mattie and I were at the Medicine Concert at Thornhill in the evening. Thur Dec 9th = Tom Farr called here in the morning, Uncle and Aunt Nellie were at Ms. Farrs for tea and at a Concert at Richmondhill in the evening, I was at the Miss Duncans. it rained a little in the evening. Fri Dec 10th = Very muddy the frost all out of the ground. Mr. Charltons and Watsons here for tea. Sat Dec 11th Muddy roads, Mick here for dinner and got the horses to plough his garden. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Dec 12th = I was at Methodist Church in the morning. Aunt Nellie and I at Church in the afternoon Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Mr. Farrs for dinner Mon Dec 13 - The frost all out. Some people are phoughing Pa's butchered . fine day. Tued Dec 14 = It rained very heavy all day, we were at home. Wed Dec 15th = It rained a little in the morning We butchered it was muddy but turned out fine. Thur Dec 16th = Fine day but very muddy. I called at Miss Duncans in the afternoon to learn a pattern of netting Fri Dec 17th = Froze up last night and snowed most of the day. the Sleigh bells - are out this evening. Sat. Dec 18th = Fine day. Sleighing not bad I called at Mrs. Teasdales in the afternoon, UNcle and I went out to Mr. Farrs in the evening. Sun Dec 19th = Very cold day. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I were at Church, Uncle was away driving in eve Mon Dec 20th = Fine day. it snowed a little, we were at home all day. Tue Dec 21st = Uncle was in Toronto with a load, we were at home all day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Dec 22nd = It snowed a little in the morning. Uncle and Aunt Mattie drove down to Toronto in the evening Thur Dec 23 = Uncle was in Toronto with a load, Dreadful cold night. We were down at the Xmas Tree at Fisherville, Annie and I walked. Fri Dec 24th - Fine day but cold. Aunt Mattie and I were at the Methodist Social and Xmas Tree Sat Dec 25 = Xmas Day. not quiet so cold, we were all over at Pa's David was there and over at our place at night. Sun Dec 26th = I was a S.S. and Auntie and I were at Church. good walking but the sleighing getting thin, Uncle dfrove David down. Mon Dec 27th = Fine day. Annie Teasdale was here for tea & Charlie here in the evening. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at G. Bowe's babys. funeral and Mr. Farrs for tea Tue Dec 28 = Fine day. I was down at the pond in the evening Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Mr Farrells. Willie here in the evening. Aunt Mattie at Thorn hill in the afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Dec 29 th - Very stormy day Snowed all afternoon. Mr. Farills and Mrs Layer here for tea. Thur Dec 30 = W. Dalziel called collecting for misionary's. Uncle was in Toronto, I was at Mr. Teasdale's for tea and skating. Miled day. Thawing all day. Fri Dec 31 st = Turning colder, we were at home all day. Sleighing moderately good. End of Year 1897 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Diary 1898</h2> Jan 1 st "New Years Day." Pa's family all here to spend the day. Very cold day. Tom and Sara Farr here for the day. Aunt Mattie went home with Mr. Farr. Jan 2 nd - Cold day. Uncle and Aunt Nellie and I were at Church. Uncle went out for Aunt Mattie in the evening. Jan 3 rd = S Farr here for dinner. Unlce and Aunt Mattie out for a drive with the new horse in the afternoon. T and Sara here for tea. I was down skating at the Creek. Jan 4 th Fine day. Miss Edey called in the afternoon. Miss Duncans here for tea. I was at the Creek skating in the evening. Wed Jan 5 th - Sara Farr here all day. She bays{?} went to Brampton, Mr. Farrell called for a turkey. I was out skating in the evening. Thur Jan 6 th It snowed a little and rained in the afternoon. Aunties went out to Miss Edey's. Uncle and I went out for them in the eve </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Jan 7 = Very mild the sleighing nearly all gone. Uncle and I were out for a short drive in the afternoon, Annie and I were out skating in the evening. Sat Jan 8 = Mild day. I went down to Mr. Teasdales to skate but ice was too soft. Uncle up at Richmondhill, we were at home in the evening. Sun Jan 9 = Willie was here for dinner. Uncle and Aunt Nellie went to Mrs. Rivers {Raives ?} {something written above this name, could be in baggy?} in the afternoon. I was at Church. T and S Farr called. Aunt Mattie and I walked out to Thornhill Methodist Church. Mon Jan 10 = Fine day very mild sleighing nearly all gone. Mr. and Mrs. Clarke here to tea. Tue Jan 11 th Mild day. Uncle and Aunt Mattie drove out to Thornhill. Rained in the evening. Uncle Annie and I went to skate but did not stay long as it rained and was dark. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Jan 12 th Rained all day and in the evening the thunder and lightning was very heavy. Thur Jan 13 th = Fine day, frozen a little but no skating. We had Mr. and Mrs. Teasdale, Mr. and Mrs. Welsh, Mr. and Miss. Farr also Nelson Smellie and Willie Cooper for tea. Mrs. Mr. Elroy and John. Fri. Jan 14 th - Wille was here helping Uncle in the afternoon. I walked out to Lydia Deans in the afternoon and home in the evening. Sat Jan 15 th - It snowed and made the sleighing go very well. Uncle and Aunt Mattie took a drive to Thornhill. Mr. Willie Bowes died. Sun Jan 16 th = Fine day. Uncle and Aunt Nellie drove out to Mr. Bowes in the afternoon. I was at Church. Sara and Tom Farr here for tea. Mon Jan 17 = Fine day. The Thrashing Machine{?} came in the afternoon. We were at home. Tue Jan 18 - We were Thrashing all day. No one here! Wed Jan 19 - We finished Thrashing at noon. Very foggy day. All hoar frost. Uncle and I took a drive. Aunt Mattie went to Toronto to Annies. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Jan 20 - Rained all day. I went over to Pa's but they could not Thrask {?}. We were at home, the sleighing all gone. Fri Jan 21 - I was over helping Ma at the Thrashing. We were out at Mr. Farr's in the evening to a gathering of young people. Sat Jan 22 - Pa's finished Thrashing, Uncle drove Mick home. It rained rained an snow through the night. Sun Jan 23 - Very rough and windy, but no snow. Mr. and Mrs. Wright here for dinner, it froze in eve. Mon Jan 24 - Uncle went down for Coral, we washed at home all day. Pa here in the evening. Tue Han 25 - Fine in the morning Uncle and I went for a drive {an ink smudge between these words} in the afternoon. S Farr and Violet called. Aunt Nellie out at Mrs. Nelle's for tea. Uncle and I went over for her it was a dreadful night snowing & blowing. "had sleighing" {this seems as if it was added as an after thought} Wed Jan 26 - Fine day the sleighing a little improved. Mrs. Dean, Lydia and Major here for tea. Willie here in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Jan 27 th It snowed a little in the morning. Uncle and I went for a drive up above Richmond Hill. Sleighing not bad. We were out at Mr. Farr's to spend the evening. Turning colder. Fri Jan 28 th - Cold day very stormy in the afternoon, Willie was here for tea, Mick had the horses hauling wood. Sat Jan 29 th - Very cold, Uncle and Auntie drove up to Maple in the afternoon, it was a little stormy eve Sun Jan 30 - Dreadful cold day about 15 degrees below zero. I walked to Church. S and T Farr here for tea. Willie was here in the evening. Mon Jan 31 - Turning milder. Snowed a little all day, rather soft. Pa was here for tea. Uncle was at Store in the evening. - Turning colder Tue Feb 1 {the Feb is written over a faint Jan} - Turning very cold and dreadfully stormy a dreadful day blocked some of the roads. Willie was here for tea. Wed Feb 2 - Very cold but no stormy. Willie was here in the evening. Uncle and I were at George Fishers Party. cold night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Feb 3 rd - Stormed a little. Auntie and Uncle called ar Ma's to invite her to the Auxiliary Mr. J M St. golme{?} called. Willie was here in the evening, cold day. Fri Feb 4 - Fine day a little milder. Pa and Uncle went to the Cattle Market. Willie was here to do the feeding. Sat Feb 5 - Very mild. Snowed a little in the morning, very soft. Maud and Edith Troyer here for tea. Uncle was at the store in the evening. It turned a little colder in the evening. Sun Feb 6 - Fine day. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I at Church. Uncle and I at Methodist Church in the evening. Willie was here after Church. Mon Feb 7 th - I went to Toronto on the Car {train}. Aunt Mattie and I were down town in afternoon and called at Aunt Jennies and Lizzies. Tues Feb 8 - I was at the Dentist in the morning. Aunt MAttie and I came home in the evening Car {train}. It rained a little in the afternoon {this was written above the first sentence, probably an after thought.} Wed Feb 9 th - Foggy and damp day. we had W. A. meeting 22 for tea collection $ 2.90 - Willie & Mr. White here. Mabel Reaman called to invite me to go to Buttonville. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Feb 10th - Dull day the sleighing getting bad. Willie here for dinner. Pa's in Toronto. Fri Feb 11 th - Sleighing nearly all gone. Uncle and Aunt M. at a gathering at Mr. Farr's. Annie & S here to stay all night. I went to party at Buttonville. dreadful roads got home 6-30 AM - Rained heavy. Sat Feb 12 - Uncle went to Thornshill and got mattresses.. I was at the store in the eve very muddy mo & a bit of sleighing. Sun Feb 13 - Very muddy I walked to Church. Uncle and Aunt Mattie down at Mrs. Troyers in the eve. Mon Feb 14 th - Turning colder. The roads a little frozen. Uncle drove Aunt Nellie out to meet the Can. Tue Feb 15 th - Snowed and blew pretty windy we were at home all day. Wed Feb 16 th - Very high winds, blowing & drifting all day. Uncle and T. Farr out Posting Bills/ Thur Feb 17 - Fine day a little cold. Uncle away. Mecey and Willie Cooke here for tea. Sesor{?} and Fred Farr and Mr. Deans called home roads not very good sleighing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri. Feb 18 = Rained a little all day. Uncle at Pa's in the afternoon and Lizzie came over to stay all night. Sat Feb 19 = Cold East winds. Gipsy woman called Ne{?} were all at Pa's for tea from Cystero. Sun Feb 20 th - Sleeted and froze all day. T and S Farr here for tea. Aunt Mattie went home with them. I was at Church. Mon Feb 21 st Snowed very hard all day. Uncle drove me to the store and over to Pa's, and Annie came over to stay all night with me. Tue Feb 22 nd - Snowing steadily all day. Uncle was in town. Willie called in the morning and drove Annie and I to the Store. Uncle and I drove to Mr. Farr's in the evening. Uncle brought us home then went to a meeting {the words that are underlined is to separate them from the words "a meeting", which belong to the sentence below} Wed Feb 23 rd - Snowed a little, I was at the Store in the afternoon and evening. Uncle went out to help Tom Farr, Mr. Keys called in the afternoon. Thur Feb 24 th - Mr. Farr's sale. Fine day. we were there all day. Thomas Poole stayed all night. Fri Feb 25 th - Fine day we were at home all day. Mr. Huff here and fixed the pump. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Feb 26th - Fine day. Uncle and I drove out to Thornhill to get the clock and the kettle mended. called down at Mr. Farrs, I was out at the Rink in the evening, good sleighing. Sun Feb 27th - I went to church in the morning we were out at Mr. Farrs for tea. Mon. Feb 28 - Warm day and fine Pa. and Ma called. T. and Sara Farr called, S. remained and T. came out in the evening, Annie and Frank Teasdale here for tea, I called at Mr. Forbas Tue Mar 1 - Fine Day Election, Aunt Mattie & I at Ma's in the evening, Uncle was down in Toronto Wed Mar 2th - I was at Prayer Meeting in the evening and Uncle and Auntie at Thorn hill. Thur Mar 3nd - Fine warm day the sleighing getting poor. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went to Maple to see Willie Cook, We were at Mr. Teasdales for tea, fine evening. Fr Mar 4rd - Sleighing getting poor fine day. Pa's all here to spend the day. the girls stayed all night, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Mar 5th - Fine day, Uncle up to Richmondhill in the evening, Auntie and I walked down to enquire for John Troyer, I went out to the Rink, Mr Abrams and Miss Edey here in the eve. Sun Mar 6th - Fine morning, I was at church it is getting very sloppy walking. We drove to church in the afternoon. Mon Mar 7th - Fine day Miss James here for tea Uncle and I also Mr. Farrs at Pa's for tea. Tues Mar 8th - Annie Teasdale here for tea, Uncle want to meet Aunt Nellie at the car, Uncle took Annie Teasdale and I out to the Rink. {written between the lines} the lst time the cutter was out. Wed Mar 9th - Fine day Uncle drove us up to Mrs. Alf Keffers the last time the sleigh was out. Meeting in the sleigh, but very little snow. Thur Mar 10th - Ma in Toronto all this week., Pa and Willie here in the evening. Willie Cook, here and remained over night. Fri Mar 11th - Water getting very high, all over the road. I went over to Pa's at noon, Uncle drove Aunties up to Miss Cliffords, Willie and I at Mr. Sniders, Robins at Thornhill. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {page upsidedown} Sat Mar 12th - Uncle and Auntie over at Pas for dinner. it rained a little the roads very bad, Ma came home. Sun Mar 13th - We were all at home, Willie here for tea. it rained a little, roads very bad. Mon Mar 14 - Received a card that Alice is sick, fine warm day roads getting a little dry on centre. Tue Mar 15 - A little colder, Aunt Mattie went to Toronto, we were at home all day. Wed Mar 16th - Fine warm day. I was at Ma's in the afternoon roads are drying but bad in places. Willie and Uncle at Thorn hill, W. here for tea. Thur Mar 17 - There was black birds around, Annie here in the afternoon. T. Farr here for tea, I went home with him and we were all at the Band Concert. A went - Fri Mar 18 - Fine day roads getting dry. We were at home alone all day. Sat Mar 19th - Rained last night and made the roads very sloppy T. and S. Farr came out. Uncle and Tom went to Richmond hill 4 was at store in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Mar 20th - T. and L. remained all night fine day, roads getting dry. Annie and Lizzie here for tea. Mon Mar 21 - Cold. and raining a little. Tom went home but came back in the evening Tue Mar 22 = Raining a little. Tom and Uncle went to Toronto, Mr. Farrell here in the afternoon. Wed Mar 23 = Fine day a little cold, Tom and Sara went home in the morning. Annie and Lizzie were here for tea, Aunt Nellie up at dressmakers. Annie and Clara Teasdale called in the evening. very cold guiet a hard frost. Thur Mar 24 - A little warmer. Mr. and Mrs. Passmore and the little girl called in the Morning. T. Farr called in the afternoon. Roads are drying. Fri Mar 25th - Fine day we were home, I was over at Pa's in the afternoon. Pa and Ma in Toronto. Sat Mar 26th - Fine day and warm, Annie and I walked out to Thornhill in the afternoon. I was at the store in the eve. San Mar 27th I was at Church in the morning it came on rain, Willie here for dinner, We spent Sunday afternoon at Mr. Farrs, it rained. Our Turkey commenced laying </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Mar 28th - It rained went to Miss Cliffords in the C1 C2 afternoon. Roads muddy. I called at Mrs. Clarkes Tue Mar 29th - Fine day. Uncle and I drove out to Mr. Farrs in the afternoon on the cart, at home in eve. Mr. Farrell called Wed Mar 30th - Fine day but cold. Mr Farrs moved I was out in the morning Thur Mar 31st - Fine day but cold. Mr Farrs took their last load. Uncle was out in the morning. Fr Apr 1st - April Fool Day. Fine day Uncle went with Pa and Willie out to Mr. Bells to get trees. Mr. Johnson here for dinner Sat Apr 2nd - Very cold. coming little squawls of snow the roads are getting dry and very good wheeling Uncle took Aunt Nellie to Miss Cliffords, I went out to Lydia Deans. Uncle out exercising Bird in eve. Sun Apr 3rd - I was at Church in the Morning. We all drove to Church in the afternoon. the New Minister Mr. Wilson preached. Uncle and I at Pa's in the evening. Mon Apr 4th - Very cold day. We were at home all day. Tue Apr 5th - Very cold, Uncle drove me down to Eglinton to meet the Car, we called at Mr. Farrs. I went down to Alice's - I went to Dentists= </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Apr 6th - Fine day but cold, We were down Town in the Morning. SHopping, I came home on the Six O'clock car, Thur. Apr 7th = Fine day. We were at home all day but in the evening I was over at Pa's in the evening. Fri Apr 8th - Good Friday. Willie and the girls here to spend the day. The girls and I went up to Mr. Smellies bush, to see them Syrup making. Willie and Uncle away for a drive. fine warm day, Frogs out first time we heard them but were not before Sat Apr 9th - Fine warm day, we had our Yard raked and rolled.we sat our first hen. Planted Onions, Lettuce, Radish. Sun Apr 10th - Very hot and dusty Easter Sunday we were down at Mr. Tom Farrs for tea, People out in their dress waists Mon Apr 11th - Easter Monday Aunt Mattie came home, Mick commenced work. Uncle started seeding. Tue Apr 12 = Fine day, we began to amke our Soap. I was at Pa's in the evening for Duck Eggs. Commenced to use our Green Onions Wed Apr 13 = Fine day and warm, I went up to Mr. SMellies to see about Syrup. Moved out Stove out, and made hard soap. Thur Apr 14 = Tom, and Sara Farr also Helen Wallbridge here to spend the day. We made soft Soap. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Apr 15th - Fine day, and warm. we were at home. men busy seeding, Uncle & Aunt Mattie went for a drive Sat Apr 16 - Fine day. roads dreadfully dusty. Aunt Mattie called at Ma's in the morning, Lizzie and Annie here for tea, Uncle and I went for a long drive in the evening. Sun Apr 17th - Very warm in the morning, I went over to Church, Willie here for dinner. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I at church in the afternoon, Mon Apr 18th - Fine day. We cleaned our three rooms up stairs. Pa and Ma in Toronto, Annie over here. turning colder in the evening. Tue Apr 19 - Very cold and rained heavily all day. we finished hall and stairs also cleaned pantry Men are nearly through seeding. Wed Apr 20th - Rained and haled very heavy in the afternoon, cleaned our kitchen in the morning Thurs Apr 21st - Fine day but cold, cleaned our parlor, & spare bed room, I helped Uncle to take roots out Uncle & Aunt Mattie took a drive and called at Aunt Elizabeths. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Apr 22nd - Rained all day. we finished the cleaning with the exception of Dining Room. Sat Apr 23rd - Dull day but a little warmer. Tom and Sara Farr came in the afternoon. Pa here for a while. Sun Apr 24th - Aunt Nellies and I went to Church, Tom and Uncle went for a drive in the evening. Mon Apr 25th - Uncle and I went to Uncle Fishers furneral Mattie called at Mrs. Charltons and Mrs. Passmores it was a fine warm day. Annie was here Aunt Tue Apr 26th - Uncle and Willie went to Uncle Phillips funeral, it was a fine day. Annie was here. Wed Apr 27th - Fine warm day. Uncle planted our potatoes I was down at Mrs. Teasdales for tea. Thur Apr 28th - Fine day. Aunt Mattie over at Pa's in the evening. we were at home. Fri Apr 29th - Fine day Auntie and Uncle went for a drive in the evening. I called at Mr. C to see Laura Sat Apr 30th - Fine day. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Miss Bakers funeral in the Morning, and Uncle and Aunti Nallie went for a drive in the eveing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun May 1st - Willie was here for dinner, Uncle, Aunt Mattie Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Pa's in the evening and I at Church in the afternoon. It rained in the evening, and just sprinkled in the morn Mon May 2nd - Fine day. I was at Pa's for tea, Aunt Nellie at Mrs. Farrells for tea, Uncle & I there in the evening it rained in the evening. Uncle got C. from Pas Tue May 3rd - Fine day we were at home all except Aunt Nellie who as at W.A. Meeting. Bird went away. {written between the lines} set our first turkey hen on 24 eggs Wed May 4 - Fine day. I called at Mrs. Clarkes in afternoon Mr. G. Clarke shot Shep. Thur May 5th - The weather has been a little cold the last few days. We were at home Fri May 6th - Aunt Mattie and I went to Toronto on Electric Cars, fine day and much warmer Sat May 7 - Fine and warm J. McElroy here for dinner. we were home, Mr & Mrs Botham called in the evening. Sun May 8 - Fine day and warm Pa's were here for dinner, The girls and I went to Church. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon May 9th - Fine day Mr. Golland, and Uncle commenced painting the house. Mr. Wilson the Minister called in the morning. Tue May 10th - Fine day we went to take Aunt Matties Uncles boot to Thornhill to get mended. Wed May 11 - Fine day untill the evening it came a thunder Storm. Thur May 12th - Painter here, Aunt Nellie and I went down to Miss Duncans in evening. Fri May 13th - Aunt Mattie and Uncle went up to Richmondhill to dress makers, Uncle brought the lawn Mower home and cut the grass, in the evening. Sat May 14th - Tom Farr was here in the afternoon Aunt Mattie and I went down to Mrs. Charltons in the evening. Sun May 15th - I went to church in the morn Aunt Mattie and I went to church in the afternoon. Uncles and Aunt Nellie went to Mr. Bothams, About the warmest day we had. W. Here in eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon May 16th - fine day, we were at home all day. Painter here Tue. May 17th - Fine and a little cooler. Uncle went down to Toronto and I went to Mr. Farrs to make a visit, Wed May 18th - Fine day. we went for a drive in the afternoon and were home in the evening. Thur May 19th - A very heavy thunder storm last night. dull warm day we were down town in the afternoon and went for a walk in the eve. Fri May 20th - Sprinkled a little in the morning. I went for a drive, and in the evening down at the Theatre.{written between the lines in pencil} Our coal stove went out. Sat May 21st - Fine day and warm I cam home in the afternoon. Aunties up at the dress makers. Sun May 22nd - Very warm we were at Pa's all day and they were over here in the evening Mon May 23rd - Rained a little in the afternoon, we were at home. Tue May 24th - Fine day. Mr. Fred Farrs family also Tom and Sara here to spend the day. Wed May 20th - Tom and Sara left this morning. I called at Ma's. Aunt Matti and I went to see Aunt Nancy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur May 26th - Mr Golland finished painting to-day. We took our Coal stove out and cleaned the dining Room. Fri May 27th - We started to use our Lettuce and Radishes. I called at Ma's in the Morning Sat May 28th - Aunties and Annie went down to Toronto on the car. fine day. Aunt Mattie remained down, Ma, Pa, and the girls here for a while in the eve. Sun May 29th - Fine cool day, "Whit Sunday", I was at Methodist Church in the morning and Presbypterian afternoon and evening. and old Mr. and Mrs. Clarke also Mrs G. called. Mon May 30th - Fine cool day. we were burning Caterpillars out of the trees in the evening. Mr. Botham brought a horse out here. Tue May 31st - Fine day. I called at Ma's in the afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Gaby here for tea. Wed June 1st - Fine and very warm I went to the Social at the church. Thur June 2nd - Our Cattle went away. Aunt Mattie and Alice came up on the 6:30 Car. Tom Farr and Mr. Morgan called in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fr May June 3 rd - Very warm day, Minnie Appelbr came on the evening train. Annie Teasdale here for tea. Annie and Lizzie here in the evening. Rae Houghtre started work Sat May June 4 th - Warm day. We were at home all day. Alice and Minnie here staying. Sun May June 5 th - Dreadfully warm. Pa's family here for dinner. Lizzie and I went to Church. Mr. and Mrs. Farrell here in the evening. Roads dreadfully dusty. Mon May June 6 th Fine day and a little cooler. Aunt Nellie Minnie and Alice went to Pa's to spend the day. Tue May June 7 th Warm day. Aunt Nellie and I at Mrs. Clarkes Auxiliary Meeting. Minnie left. Wed May June 8 - Rained heavily in the afternoon. Uncle was at Mr. Sniders raising. Thur May June 9 th - Fine day. Annie and Lizzie here in the evening. Uncle, Aunt Mattie Fri May June 10 th - Very cool all day. Uncle Aunt Mattie and Alice at Pine View. Sat May June 11 th Rained heavily this A.M. also this afternoon. They went for a drive but had 25 turn{?} back </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun May June 12 - Dull day and very close. rained a little in the evening. Uncle, Alice and I at Church. Mon May June 13th - Very warm it rained a little all day. The men are working on the roads Tue May June 14th - Fine day and cooler. Mrs. Teasdale and Mrs. Clarke here for tea. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and Alice went for a drive to Wilcox Lake and Bonds Lake Wed May June 15th - Fine day we went to Pa's bush for a walk. Willie here in the evening. {This sentence added in between the other two} I called at Mrs. Clarkes in the evening. Thu May June 16th - Fine day we were over at Ma's in the afternoon for a while. Annie and Lizzie here in the evening. fine and very cool. Fri May June 17th - Uncle Aunt Mattie and Alice drove down to Toronto. A went home. Sat May June 18th - A little warmer but turned cooler in the evening. Doctor, Minnie and Douglas came in eve. Sun May June 19th - Very cool day. Mr. and Mrs. A. Farr also Mr. and Mrs. Reive & Kathlene here to spend the day. Pa and Ma came for tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon May June 20th - Dr. and Minnie and Douglas aloso Uncle and Aunt Mattie spent the day at Pa's. Very cold day rained a little in the afternoon. Tue May June 21st - Fine cool day. Uncle and I drove down to Toronto in the afternoon. Mr. Wilson here for tea. Mrs. McElnoy and John called in the eve. Wed May June 22nd - Fine day I called in at Pa's in the morning. I was at Store in the evening. Aunt Nellie at Mrs.Teasdales for tea. Thur May June 23rd - Fine day Taura Eckant and Jannie Clark here for tea. Jannie Taley called in afternoon. Fri May June 24th - Very warm I went over and called at Mr. Thomas Bowes. Aunt Mattie and Uncle went to Mr. Farrell's in the eve. Sat May June 25th - Warm day it rained a little. John and Felicia called in the evening. Sun May June 26th - Fine cool day. I was at Church in the morning, afternoon and evening. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Mr. Farrell's for tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon May June 27th - Fine day, we were at home. we cut the Sage. Aunt Mattie called at Ma's. Tue May June 28th - Fine cool day. Aunt Mattie and I were out at Lydia Deans for tea. Men commenced haying {this was written in between two lines} Wed May June 29th - Aunties went down to Mt. Pleasant. Uncle in Toronto getting fixing for the mower. we got our Strawberries. Thur May June 30th - Very warm it rained a little we were at home all day. Fri July 1st - Very warm day. Aunties Lizzie and jammie came out. we were at Pa's in the evening. Sat July 2nd - Dreadfully warm glass up to 1000. Unlce Smellie and Aunties went home. Uncle S. and Aunt M. went for a drive in eve Sun July 3rd - Dreadful warm day. Uncle Aunt Nellie and I went to Church. had light shower. Mon July 4th - Turned cool this A.M. I went to Mr. Teasdales for tea {Smudged} The rest at home. cold in eve. Tue July 5th - Cold day. Aunt Mattie and I called at Ma's in afternoon. Aunt Nellie at Mr. A. Meeting. Annie, Lizzie and I went to see Mary Charlton. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed July 6th - Fine cool day. I went to Prayer Meeting with Annie and Lizzie. Aunt Mattie at Ma's in eve Thur July 7th - Fine and a little warmer. We were at home all day. {in what looks like pencil: Bot, 2 Kanrelh Howr $ 4.15 ?} Fri July 8th - Mrs. Dr. Deller{?} here for tea also Ma here. A little warmer to day. Sat July 9th Fine day our men continued finished haying. Annie & Lizzie here in evening. Sun July 10th = Very cool day. I was at Church in the morning. Pa's here for the day. A, L, and I at Church in the afternoon. we were at Pa's in evening. A frost at night. Froze corn & grain in some places but no damage here. {added in the left margin: had first new potatoes for tea } Mon July 11 - Aunt Nellie and I went to the bush but only got a few berries. Mrs. Reive and children here for dinner and tea. Sarah Farr came on 6.30. Tue July 12th - Cool day Mr. and Mrs. Batham here in the evening, also had to pick peas. Wed July 13th - Aunt Kate, Mary & children here we went to Ma's in the afternoon I was at Prayer Meeting and Lizzie came home with me. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur July 14th Very warm day, Uncle & men over helping Pa to finish haying. Annie here in evening. it was last evening Mr. Stong and daughter were killed. Fri July 15th - Very warm. Sarah still here Uncle, Sarah and I went for a drive & afterwords Uncle and Aunties went to Downsview for a drive. Sat July 16th - Dreadfully warm we were at home. Sun July 17th - Mr. and Mrs. Botham and children here for tea. I was down at Mr. Heslops with John and Jammie Bowes. Very warm day Mon July 18th - It is still very warm. Sara Farr went home on the 4.30 Car. Uncle & I out for a drive in the evening. {written in between lines: commenced new potatoes regularly} Tue July 19 Dreadfully warm the glass up to about 1000. Uncle and Aunt M were out at Thornhill and Richmond Hill in eve. We were at home all day, at Ma's in evening. Wed July 20th - Very warm I was at Prayer Meeting with the girls. Our people commenced harvest Thur July 21th - Uncle and Aunt Nellie out for a drive. very warm again but a little cooler than Wednesday. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> == Jan 1898 - Sold 12 Tbs Butter at 18 = $ 2.16 Jan ,, ,, = Sold 10 ,, ,, ,, 17 = 1.70 Jan 31st ,, 13 ,, ,, ,, 17 = 2.21 Feb. 11 13 ,, ,, ,, 17 = 2.08 Feb Febe 23 ,, = 7 ,, ,, ,, 17 = 1.12 Mar 12th = 10 ,, ,, 16 = 1.60 Mar 24th = 9 ,, ,, = 16 = 1.44 Sold - 415 Tbs butter Consumed = 105 ,, ,, = 520 Tbs made in year 415 sold and cash $61.08 == </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Butter 1897</h2> Aug 18 - 6 Tbs butter at 14 cents = $ 84 Jue Aug 25 - 11 ,, , ,, 14 ,, = $1.54 Tue Aug 31 = 12 ,, , ,, 15 = 1.80 Tue Sept {written over Aug} 9 - 12 ,, ,, ,, 14 15 = 1. 80 (1.80) {the 0 of 80 was written over another 8, resulting in Mary to re-write the total in brackets} Mon Sept 15 - 7 ,, ,, 15 = 1.05 Sat Sept 19 - 9 ,, ,, 15 = 1.35 {A line separates these sentences} Fri Sept 25 - Packed. Sept 30 - Packing Oct 7 = ,, ,, Oct 13 = ,, ,, Oct 19th = 10 Tbs at 15 = $ 1.50 Oct 26 ,, = 10 ,, , 16 = 1.60 Nov 2 = Packed about 9 Lbs Nov 9 th = Kept at home. Nov = 15 = 9 Lbs Butter at 18$=$1.62 Sold 10 Lbs at 18 = $1.80 ,, 10 ,, ,, 17 = 1.70 Sold 11 ,, ,, 17 = $1.87 Sold= 9 ,, ,, 18 = $1.62 Sold= 12 ,, ,, 17 = $2.04 Sold= 9 ,, ,, 18 = 1.62 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Eggs - 4 -6 - 4 - 4 - 3</h2> <h3>2 1/2 doz. 15</h3> Tue Apr 13th - 10 Lbs Butter at 14 cts - $ 1.40 Mon Apr 19th - 9 ,, ,, ,, 15 ,, = $ 1.35 Mon Apr 26 - 9 ,, ,, ,, 15 ,, = $1.35 Mon May 3 - 11 ,, ,, ,, 15 ,, = $1.65 Mon May 10 - 14 ,, ,, ,, 15 ,, = $2.10- Sat May 15 - 11 ,, ,, ,, 14 = $1.54 Fri May 21 - 15 ,, ,, ,, 13 = $1.95 Thur May 27 - 14 ,, ,, ,, 13 = $1.82 Thur Jun 4 - 17 ,, ,, ,, 12 = $2.04 Wed Jun 9 - 13 ,, ,, ,, 12 = $1.56 Tue June 15 - 3 ,, ,, , 12 = .36 - Packaged Crock 10 Mon Jun 21 - 13 ,, ,, 12 = $1.56 Sat Jun 26 - 9 ,, ,, 12 = $1.08 Fri July 2 - 8 ,, ,, 12 = 0.96 - 4 Thur July 8 - 9 ,, ,, 12 = $1.08 - 2 Thur 15 - 10 ,, ,, 12 = 1.20 - 2 Wed July 21 = 5 ,, ,, 12 = .60 - 3 Wed July 28 - 6 ,, ,, 12 = 72 - 2 Tue Aug 3 = 8 ,, ,, 12 = 96. - 2 Sat Aug 7 = - about 5 Lbs kept at home </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4155823419e6adb66d46dfb3d83e367b.pdf 602729c9aebe085ffe1357b82c2b5d32 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4bc6782c687764050f71cd0e7fcdd138.pdf e3ff050ed24f5a321ec954f3bc0cfb52 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 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 Mary Agnes "Aggie" Cooper Diary & Transcription, 1898 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Agnes "Aggie" Cooper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, York County, Vaughan Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1898 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Mary Agnes "Aggie" Cooper Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> == 84-PAGE EXERCISE BOOK NAME M.A. Cooper Diary <pre>== </pre> General View of Store Facing on Four Streets. The T. EATON CO. Limited Yonge St., 190, 192, 194, 196, 198, 200 Queen Street West, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 James St., 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29 Albert Street, 15, 17 and 19 All Under One Roof BUYING OFFICES: 7 Warwick Lane and Warwick Square, LONDON, ENG. Main Entrance - 190 YONGE ST. TORONTO, ONT. Albert </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Blank Page - inside of cover} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>1898 1898</h2> Fri July 22 nd - Warm day, we were at home all day. Sat July 23 rd - Extremely warm, Glass up to 98 o and 100 o . Uncle and I were out for a drive in the evening. Sun July 24th - Very warm, Uncle Aunt Mattie and I at church, and Uncle Aunt Nellie went for a drive in the evening, Uncle wrote to Tom Farr. Mr and Mrs Jarrell here in the evening. Mon July 25th - Very warm and sultry, came a little rain at noon but scarcely wet the ground, Willie here in the evening, turned a little cooler in the eve. Tues July 26th - Annie Mason, Lizzie Cooper also. A and C. Teasdale here for tea, Charlie here in the evening, and Uncle and Aunt Mattie went for a drive. Wed July 27th - Warm Day, I was at Mrs Teadales for tea and at prayer meeting in the evening. Thurs July 28 - Very Warm day also a hot wind, I was at the store in the evening. Fri July 29th - Fine day but very warm. Aunnie and diggie Cooper here in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat July 30th - A little cooler. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went for a drive in the evening. Willie here in the evening. Sun July 31st - Fine day moderately cool, we were at Church, afternoon and evening. Mon Aug 1st - Warm day, Uncle and Aunt Mattie went for a drive in the evening Aunt Nellie and I at Pa's. Tue Aug 2nd = Fine day and warm Aunt Nellie at W.A. Meeting. Uncle & Pa finished cutting. Wed Aug 3rd = Very high wind came a shower of rain Pa's had the thrashing Machine Thur Aug 4th = Fine day. Aunt Mattie and I went to Prayer Meeting, and called to bid Mrs. Clark. good-bye. Fri Aug 5th - Fine day . we were at home, Willie and the girls here in the evening. Sat Aug 6 = Warm day, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I went for a short drive in the evening. Sun Aug 7th - We were at Pa's for dinner, had first duck. Lizzie Aunt N. & I at church, Mr. Brown preached it came a shower, Pa's here in eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Aug 8th - Came a nice shower in the afternoon Mr. Clarkes moved away. Very warm. Tue Aug 9th - A little cooler. we thrashed. Miss Duncan here in the evening. Wed Aug 10th - Fine day Mrs. Baldwin and Mrs Troyer here to spend the day. I was at Prayer Meeting in the evening. Thur Aug 11th - Fine day, and warm, Our men are at Mr. Clarke's Thrashing. Aunties went to call on Miss James, and to see Mrs. Farrall. I went for a drive Fri Aug 12th - Fine day, we were at home all day. Sat Aug 13 = Fine day. Uncle and Auntie want for a little drive in the evening Pa and Willie here yesterday and to day, they finished harvest here and Pa finished on Thursday. Sun Aug 14 = Fine day. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I at Church in Morn at Church, Pa's here in the evening. Mon Aug 15th - Fine day, Uncle & Aunt Mattie went for a drive down Yonge Street, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Aug 16th Fine day pretty warm we were at home all day Wed Aug 17th - Very warm our people up at W.A. meeting at Mrs. Walson's. I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Thur Aug 18th - Fine day Uncle at Thornhill in the evening. Aunt Nellie and I at Prayer M. {Meeting} Fri Aug 19th - Fine and warm we were at home all day. Sat Aug 20th - Very warm all day. Uncle and I went for a little drive in the evening. had a letter from T Farr this P.M. Sun Aug 21st - Dreadful hot day. I was at Church in the morning. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at Church in the afternoon Mrs. Farrell's people here in the evening. it came a thunder storm but little rain. Mon Aug 22nd - Very warm day we were at home. Tue Aug 23rd - Very warm. Uncle and Aunt Nellie went for a little drive in the evening. I at Pa's with corn </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Aug 24th - Came quite a rain last night and a little mare today. Uncle and I went to Richmond Hill in afternoon. Aunties at Pa's in evening. Thur Aug 25th - Uncle and Aunt nellie went to Brampton. Fine day turning cooler Annie here in the morning and Lizzie here for tea. Fri Aug 26th - Fine day and cool did on plumbs that came form Brampton. Aunt Nellie called at Miss Duncans I called at <r. Teasdales in the evening. Mr. Wallace here. Sat Aug 27th - Fine day we were at home. Sun Aug 28th - Fine day and cool. Harvest Home Service Mr. Wilson here for tea. Aunt nellie poorly. Mon Aug 29th - Fine day warmer. We were at home all day. Tue Aug 30th - Getting very warm. The Harvest Home we all went except Aunt Nellie who was poorly. Willie was here in afternoon he is poorly. Fine evening & moonlight. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Aug 31st - Excessively warm, we were at home Jennie Edey called in the evening. We picked our pears. Thur Sept. 1st - Fine but dreadfully warm. AUnt Mattie went down to see Sarah Farr, Mrs. Flannigan Jennie Cooper and Eddie Flannigan here for tea, Uncle Aunt Nellie, Annie & I at the Social. Fri Sept 2nd - warmer still, Uncle and Pa at the cattle Market, George and Charlie Poole here for apples, Charlie Teasdale brought us a basket plumbs. Sat Sept 3rd - Very hot we were at home all day. Sun Sept 4th - Very warm, Willie here in the morning, Uncle Aunt Nellie and I at church. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went for a drive in eve.. Mon Sept 5th - Rained in the morning, A great deal cooler, Annie Teasdale here for tea and Charlie came in the evening, Aunt Mattie very poorly sick all last night. Tue Sept 6th - Rained very heavy in the afternoon, fine and cool.. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Sept 7th - Fine day and cool. Pa and Willie at the Exhibition, I called at Mrs. G. Clarkes. Thur Sept 8th - We went to the Exhibition and stayed the fire-works. Annie and Lizzie went with us. Fri Sept 9th - Fine day and cool. Uncle and Aunt Mattie drove down to the Fair. Sat Sept 10 = Fine day very cool, we were at home. Sun Sept 11 = Cool day we were all at church Annie here for tea, A frost some saw ice. Mon Sept 12 = Fine day a little warmer, we were at home all day. Tue Sept 13 = Fine day, Aunt Mattie and I called to see Mrs. Farrells baby. Pa here for tea. Wed Sept 14th - Warm day, Miss Duncan also Mrs. McElroy and John here for tea. Thur Sept 15th - Fine day and warm Aunties and I at a W.A. Meeting at Mrs. C. Keffers Fri Sept 16th - We were at home.. Uncle and I went to Sherwood and for a drive.. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat-Sept 17th = Fine warm day, Annie and Lizzie here for tea.. Sun Sept 18th = Fine day but cool, we were at home.. Came A little shower at noon.. Howard, Lily and Harold Farr came to spend the day.. Mr. Wilsons farewell sermon but we did not get down.. Mon Sept 19th - Fine day and cool we were at home.. Tue Sept 20th - Aunt Mattie and I went down to Toronto. in the morning, and remained a few days.. Wed Sept 21st -- Fine Day we spent the day with Aunt Jennie Thur Sept 22nd = Rained in the afternoon. We went over the Don to call at Mrs. George Taylors, and we went up to Walmer Road in the evening.. Fri Sept 23rd = Rained a little we came home in the evening.. Sat Sept 24th = Fine day we were at home all day. Mr Passmore and Dorothy here for water.. Sun Sept 25th = Pa's here for dinner, we had our first pair of ducks.. Mr Massmore's also Mr Bothams here in the evening. Mon Sept 26th - Fine day we were at home all day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Sept 27th - Fine day we were at home all day.. Wed Sept 28th - Fine warm day.. I went to Mr Teasdales for tea and at Prayer Meeting in the eve. Thur Sept 29th - Fine cool day.. Day of Prohibition Vote.. We went for a drive to Markham VIllage.. Fri Sept 30th - Fine day warm we were at home all day.. Sat Oct 1st - - Fine and cool day Aunt Mattie and I at Ma's for a while in the afternoon. Willie here in the evening.. Uncle was up at Bradford.. Sun Oct 2nd - Fine day and warm,, I was at Church in the morning,, and Uncle Aunt Nellie & I at Church in the afternoon.. Mon Oct 3rd/sup> - Fine day and warm,, we were at home.. Annie Teasdale here for tea.. Tue Oct, 4th - Rained a little, we were at home.. Wed Oct 5th - Fine day, Uncle away at Cooksville, Mrs. Sloan here and spent the day. Thur, Oct 6th - Fine and decidedly cooler, Men here putting up the eave troughs.. Auntie drove out to Thorn hill in the afternoon. Willie here in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Oct 7th - Fine and cool. Uncle and Aunt Mattie out for a little drive in the afternoon. ((Markham Fair)) Sat Oct 8th - Fine bright day. Aunt Mattie and I called at Mrs. Alf. Keffers.. Sun Oct 9th - Fine day. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Mr. Botham's for tea and dinner.. Willie here for tea Aunt Nellie and I at church.. Mon Oct 10th - Fine day and cold, we cleaned upstairs. Uncle and Aunt Nellie went for a short drive. Tue Oct 11th - Rained all day, we cleaned parlor and spare bedroom also hall and pantry. Wed Oct 12th - Dull day and cold,, Mr Smeltzer and Mrs. Rupert came,, We were at home all day. {between the lines}A. Bowes married. Thur Oct 13th - Rained most of the day. Smeltzers left this. P.M. and we strightened up house Fri Oct 14th - Cleaned our Kitchen and brought the little Stove in..Rained in the morning. Sat Oct 15 - We got two barrells of flour at $4.00 - {in between lines} Willie here in the evening. Cold day we were at home all day; Sun Oct 16th - Aunt Mattie at home the rest of us at Mrs. Albert Farrs, cold, quiet a frost Rev Mr Smiths first Sunday </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Oct 17th - Fine day but windy Cleaned our front Verandah, I went to Lydia Deans for a while in the afternoon.. Tue Oct 18th - Rained very heavily in the afternoon we were at home all day. Wed Oct 19th - Fine morning but dull and cold in the afternoon, Uncle Aunt Mattie & I at Woodbridge Fair Thur Oct 20th - Fine day Aunt Mattie and I at Mrs. Charltons called in the afternoon.. Fri Oct 21st - Rained a little all day Aunt Jamie and Lizzie here to spend the day. Annie called in the afternoon,; little Johnnie Vandeburg killed Sat Oct 22nd - Rained in the morning, cold. Aunt Nellie was at Mrs. Troyers in the afternoon, Uncle and Aunt Mattie went for drive in eve. Sun Oct 23rd - Rained a little in the morning. fine and cold in the afternoon. Willie here in the morning and Aunt Mattie, Uncle and I at church in the afternoon, church in evening but did not go. Mr. Smith preached. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Read this </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Oct, 24th - Fine day. Mr. Teasdale and Clara here for tea Uncle in Toronto. we received John McElroys wedding cake. Tue Oct, 25th - Fine day we were at home untill evening Aunt Mattie and I at Pa's in the evening. Wed Oct 26th - Rained a little in the morning. We quilted a quilt. Tom Farr came in the afternoon I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening with the girls Thur Oct 27th - Very cold quiet a hard frost last night. Tom Farr left in the evening Lizzie came to stay all night. Fri. Oct 28th - Fine day but cold we were at home. Sat Oct 29th - Fine warm day. Alice and Emily Shanklin here to spend the day. Willie here in the evening. Uncle sway in evening. Sun Oct 30th - Rained all day. we went over to Pa's, in the afternoon, Ma and girls away so Pa and Willie came over for tea. Mon Oct 31st - Halloween, We went to the party at Anthony Bowe's fine day. brought coal stove in. {written between lines} Finished root pulling Tue Nov 1st - Fine day we were at home all day Uncle away at Maple. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Nov 7 2th - Annie called in the morning, We brot' our cook Stove in, in the morning. Uncle was at Pine Grove, I went to Prayer Meeting Thur Nov8 3th - Fine day Tom Farr here for dinner and tea, Willie here in the evening.. I was at Mr Passmores for tea. Fri Nov.94th - Fine day picked our spy apples, we were at home all day. Mild weather no hard frost Sat Nov 105th - Pa here in the morning, Rained all of afternoon Willie here in the evening.. Sun Nov, 11 6th - Very high wind came a few showers in the afternoon. David and Mr. Reid here for dinner, I went to church in the afternoon and Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I went in the eve. Mon Nov 127th - fine day a little colder Killed our Turkey's 17 - Frank Teasdale here to pick Walnuts - John Grice called.. Tue Nov 8th - Took our Turkeys to Town only got 7 cts fine mild day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Nov 9th - Rained all day we were at home Thur Nov 10th - Sleeted and snowed all day we cleaned our back kitchen, cold-day. Uncle in Toronto. Fri Nov 11th - Cold day quiet a quantity of snow, Willie here for dinner Uncle and he went up to Richmond hill in the afternoon. FIrst day we commenced living in house, Aunt Nellie came home in the evening.. some lanes drifted Sat Nov 12th - Fine day but snow still here, brought our cattle up from the bush in the morning. Sun Nov. 13th - Mild day;it rained a little in the afternoon Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I at Church, Mr and Mrs Farrell here for tea; roads very muddy. Mon Nov, 14th - Fine mild day we were at home all day Doing our Tue Nov 15th - Fine mild day; Willie here in the evening. work in the out kitchen again it is so mild. Wed Nov. 16th - Fine day I went to Mr Teasdales for tea and Prayer Meeting in the evening, Uncle and Aunt Mattie called on Mrs. McElroy. Mr and Mrs. George Charlton here in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Nov. 17th - Fine day still a little snow but roads very muddy; John McElroy here to see sick horse Fri Nov. 18th - Rained a little in the afternoon Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Charlie Keffers funeral I went up to spend the night with Miss Parsmore. Sat Nov. 19th - Dull day but mild I came home in the morning. We were at home all day, Tom Farr here for tea, Mick left this evening. Sun Nov 20th - Fine day and mild snow nearly all gone. John McElroy here for dinner, Aunt Nellie and I walked to church I remained at Mr. Cherrys till evening Uncle and Aunt Nellie down, Roads muddy not bad walking. Mon Nov. 21st - Aunt Mattie went to Mrs. Farrells for tea and Uncle went in the evening. Willie called in the morn... Tue Nov 22nd - Killed our fowl for Thanksgiving Rained all afternoon Willie Annie and I at Mr. Bowe's in the evening. turned cold and froze quiet hard, Wed Nov 23rd - Cold and hard frozen roads rough, Thur Nov 24th - Fine clear day. Mr. and Mrs. Smith also Mr and Mrs. Farr here to spend the day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Nov 25th - Fine day. we commenced using inside Stove for Cooking. Morris Botham called in the afternoon Sat Nov 26th - Fine day Snowed quiet a lot but light Cold we put our chickens in the hen house. Sun Nov 27th -- Fine cold day the roads rough some cutters out, Mr. Mrs. and Miss Passmore here for tea. fine moonlight night. Mon Nov 28th - Fine day and mild, Suzzie came once in the evening to stay all night. Tue Nov 29th - Fine day we killed pigs I went up to Mr. Passmores to stay with Miss Passmore all night. fine night. Wed Nov 30th -- Fine day I called at Mrs. Clarkes, Miss Passmore here for tea and stayed all night. Thur Dec 1st - Fine day cold, Miss Passmore went home this A.M. and I went up in the evening Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Thorn hill in the afternoon, Light the Coal stove. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Dec 2nd - I came home this A.M. Aunt Mattie has tooth-ache very bad, Annie called in the morn Sat Dec 3rd - Fine day Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto the former at Dr. Husbands, Annie here Sun Dec 4th - Rained a little in the afternoon, Uncle Aunt Nellie and I at church, Aunt Mattie is poorly effects of tooth-ache,; came a dreadful Snow Storm, W. Storm stayed Mon Dec 5th - Snowed all day good Sleighing greatest amount of snow in December for some years, we were at home. Tue Dec 6th - Not quiet so stormy though came a little snow, Aunt Mattie in Toronto, Aunt Nellie at W.A. Meeting at Mrs. Troyers, Mr and Mrs Keys came for cutter, J.T. McElroy here for tea. Wed 6 7th - Blowing all day, Uncle had to dig a little in the lane ÷ Willie here for dinner. Pa, Ma, and Annie in Toronto, Tur Dec 8th - Fine day cold, Uncle Aunt Me, and I at Thorn hill in big sleigh, Tom Farr & Emily Nightingale here for tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Dec th - Fine day. we were at home all day. Sat Dec 10th - Snow blowing drifted our lane full, the 3rd Concession drifted in some places, John McElroy here in afternoon. Sun Dec.11th - Fine day but too snowy to go to church, Uncle has tooth-ache. Willie here for dinner; I went over to Pa's for tea. bad walking. Mon Dec. 12th = Colder, Uncle breaking road through field I went with him, Mr. Abrams and Jennie Edey called Aunt Rosetta, Pollie Miscampbell and little girl came Tue Dec 13th - Very cold down to 13° below zero this morning Willie and Annie called, sleighing good, Wed Dec 14th - Very cold Pa's butchering. Aunt Nellie stayed at home with Aunt and Pollie. Thur Dec. 15th - A little milder, Aunt Pollie and Aunt Nellie went over to Pa's for tea, Dr. Langstaff called Fri Dec. 16th - Quiet mild the visitors went on the morning train; Aunt Mattie went to Eglinton. Mr. Wilson called; We went out to Thorn hill in the evening to get Uncles fur Coat; </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Dec 17th -- Mild day we were at home all day Sleighing good÷ Sun Dec 18th - Mild-day we were at Church afternoon and evening - good sleighing. Mon Dec. 19th Cold windy-day I called at Pa's in the afternoon Willie here for a while in the afternoon, Big dog went away. Tue Dec 20th - Mild foggy day I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Wed Dec 21st - Fine mild day. Willie here helping to cut feed. Thur Dec 22nd - We went and helped Ma to pick 33 Turkeys, Rained all afternoon, T. Farr here for dinner & tea, Fri Dec23rd - Fine day a little colder Pa's in Toronto, I went over to stay with Annie and we went to Church in the afternoon to the Practice. Sat Dec. 24th - Fine day a little cold I walked out to Lydia Deans in the afternoon but she was away. Willie called here in the evening after being in town Sun Dec 25th - Fine day and mild we went to Church in the afternoon, home in evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Dec 26th - Fine day we spent the day at Pa's; and went to the Christmas Tree at night; Tue Dec. 27th - It is stormy Annie and Lizzie here for dinner; We went down to Mr. Farrells in the evening the 3rd quiet drifted in some places. Wed Dec 28th - Very cold, Mr. and Mrs J.T. McElroy called, I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Thur Dec. 29th - Fine mild day taking the Snow away. Mr. Dalziel and Miss Mabley called collecting Missionary money, Uncle went to Graphopone Concert at the School House;{written in margin} Uncle got 1/2 BBls flour. 2 bags potatoes Fri. Dec. 30th - Fine mild day sleighing nearly all gone on this road. Uncle and I drove out to Thorn hill first time Peter was hitched, since being sick; Sat Dec. 31st - Fine day but very cold, Aunt Mattie came home on the afternoon car. End of Year. 1898. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {BLANK PAGE} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>1899</h2> <h3>New Years 1899</h3> Sun, Jan 1st - Extremely cold day I walked to Church in the afternoon and Unlce, Aunt Mattie and I at Church in the evening. Mon, Jan 2nd - Fine day a little milder. Pa's family also Tom Farr here. The girls and I went to skate. Tue, Jan 3rd - Fine day and very mild. The girls and I went to skate in the evening. Wed, Jan 4th - Raining steadily all day. Uncle and Aunt MAttie up at Richmond Hill in the morning. Thur, Jan 5th - Fine day but windy. Pa's could not Thrash. We were at home all day. Fri, Jan 6th - Stormy day I was helping Ma, Aunties at Mrs. Medd's Funeral. Uncle and I at Mr. Smiders at a party. drifting all night the roads almost impassable. Sat, Jan 7th - Finished Thrashing at Pa's Dreadful stormy day, all day. Sun, Jan 8th - Fine day cold. could not go to Church on account of roads. No S. but this road almost bare. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Jan 9th - Extremely cold we were at home all day a little stormy. Tue Jan 10th - Fine day but very cold I called at mr. Passmores in the afternoon. Uncle in Toronto with load, then he and I went out to meet Lily in the evening. Wed Jan 11th - Fine and cold had a few friends in in the evening, Thur Jan 12 th - Fine day and decidedly milder, we were at home all day. Fri Jan 13th - Rained a little and very foggy. Lily went home on the 11.30 car. I called at Pa's in morning. Sat Jan 14th - Rained very heavily all day we were at home. Sun Jan 15th - Fine day but very soft. Mr. Bothams all here to spend the day. We were not at Church. Mon Jan 16th - Mild foggy day very muddy and wet. Mr. Watson and Libbie Fisher here for tea we went to Church to Revival in the evening. We got our quarter of beef {added between the other sentences} Tue Jan 17th - Fine day and mild I went on the 11.30 Car to Toronto Junction No sleighing </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Jan 18th - Fine day a little milder. Lily and I at the Princess (My Partner) in the afternoon. Thur Jan 19th - Fine day spent day at Mr. Farr's. Lily had lady friends for tea. Fri Jan 20th - Fine day Harold, Lily and I went to the Grand in the evening (Rip Van Winkle) Sat Jan 21st - Rained and snowed a little. I left the Junction early called at Jarvis and Word Street then went up to Walmer Road for dinner and home on the 2.40 Car. Sun Jan 22nd - Fine day Uncle and I walked to Church then Uncle and Aunt Mattie went down to Mrs. Troyers in the evening. Mon Jan 23rd - Fine day we had a gathering of mostly married people. Mr. and Mrs. Welsh, Mr. and Mrs. Morgrove, Mr. and Mrs. J.L McElroy, Mr. and Mrs. McElroy Pa and Ma also T Farr all here for tea. I had a very bad cold. Tue Jan 24th - Fine day Annie called in the morning and Willie called in the afternoon. My cold a little better. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Jan 25th - Fine day a little colder, I went over to Church in the evening. Thur Jan 26th - Fine in the morning the Thrashing Machine came at noon. Very stormy in the evening and a very high wind at night. Fri Jan 27th - Very cold but a fine day. Finished Thrashing at noon. Aunt Nellie went down to Toronto on the afternoon Car. Lizzie came from school to stay all night. Sat Jan 28th - Lizzie here all night we went over to Pa's for tea. Very cold day. Sun Jan 29th - Fine day but very cold. We did not go to Church as my face and eye were swollen. Miss Passmore and Dorothy here tea. Mon Jan 30th - Extremely cold we were home all day. Tue Jan 31st - Fine day but very cold. We went over to pa's for tea. Mr. and Mrs. J.T. McElroy there to tea. Wed Feb 1st - Still cold, Men here cutting feed Tom Farr here fro tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Feb 2nd - A little milder Uncle went to the Carnival. My eye a little better but not able to go out yet. Fri Feb 3rd - Snowed all morning but sleighing not very good yet. Mrs. Teasdale also Pa's here for tea. Fine night. Sat Feb 4th - Fine day I went over to Pa's to stay the night with the girls. Pa & Ma in Toronto, they were all here for tea and had oysters. Sun Feb 5th - Very cold but beautiful day. We all were at Pa's for dinner, the girls and I at Church in the afternoon. Mon Feb 6th - Fine day, I went to Church in the evening. Tue Feb 7th - Fine day Uncle drove me out to Lydia Dean's and I stayed tea, home in the evening. Wed Feb 8th - Very cold day. Coal oil man here. We went out to the Concert in the evening. Thur Feb 9th - Dreadfully cold and windy. Day of our Auxiliary Meeting not many here. Col {collected} $2.65 {All of the dates starting at the 3rd were all corrected, it seems that she got the dates wrong and wrote Feb 2 twice before correcting her mistakes at the end of the week recorded on this page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb. Feb. 10th - Fearfully cold, 15 below zero, - We were at home all day. Sat, Feb. 11th - Fine but cold, (20 degrees below zero) Elizabeth Cooper here all day. Uncle and I at Mr Farrells in eve. Sun, Feb 12th - Fine day but extremely cold 18 degrees below zero I went to church in the afternoon. We were all at home in the evening, Uncle had swoolen face. Mon Feb, 13th - Fine day a very little milder, We quilted a comforter, Mr Godden called & I called at Mrs G. Clarkes in the afternoon, Tue Feb. 14th - Fine day much milder, Uncle at Mr Marshalls funeral & Old Mr Elisha Farr here to dinner, Annie Teasdale here for tea. Wed Feb. 15th - Annie called in the morning. Aunties and I over at Pa's in the afternoon, I went to Prayer Meeting in evening, Mild day. Thur Feb. 16th - Very mild roads all sloppy, Uncle & Aunt Mattie at Newton Brook in morning Man here pruning trees, We went to Mr George Charltons for tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Feb. 17th - Very fine warm day. Aunt Mattie and I went down to Toronto; Mr Smith called in the afternoon; Sat Feb 18th - Rained a little very mild Pa's in Toronto and I went over to stay with girls. Sun Feb. 19th - Fine mild day but muddy: Uncle and I walked to church; Willie here in the evening. Mon Feb. 20th - Fine day and mild, Uncle at Thorn hill in the afternoon., I went up to Mr Passmore's in the evening to a little party. Tue Feb. 21st - Fine day. we were at home all day. Wed Feb. 22nd - Snowed a little in the morning, the water high and very muddy; Willie was married at 5 or 6 O'clock,. We were all over at Pa's to have tea with them. Thur Feb. 23rd - Fine day a little colder, we went up to Willies in the sleigh but no Snow, at home rest of day. Annie called in the after noon, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri. Feb 24th -: Fine day, Mr Farrells family all here, also Annie and Lizzie. - Libbie Fisher called in the afternoon. - Got 1 barrel flour, Sat Feb 25th - A little colder all frozen clean. Pa, Ma, and the girls also Willie and Mary here to spend the day; Libbie Fisher and I up at Aunt Nancy's. to spend the day. Sun Feb 26th - Rained and froze a little in the morn. then thawed and was very muddy, Uncle and I walked to church in the evening. Mon Feb.27th - Fine-day, Annie called in the morning. Mr and Mrs. Clarke here for tea. Tue Feb 28th - We went up to Mary Watsons for tea. it rained a little in the afternoon. Tom Farr here for tea. Wed Mar 1st.. - Fine day, I went to Mr Teasdales for tea. and then to Prayer Meeting. Uncle and Aunt Nellie out for a little drive. Thur Mar 2nd - Fine mild day. We were at home all day.- </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Mar 3rd - I went over to Pa's in the morning and helped to sew carpet rags, Rained in the evening. Sat Mar 4th - Fine day, Uncle And Aunt Mattie went for a drive on the cart. Rained in evening Sun Mar 5th - Snowed and rained all last night. Very sloppy. We were at home -all -day. Mon Mar 6th - Fine day but muddy. I went up to call and see Mary in the afternoon. Tues Mar 7th - Fine day but cold we were over at Pa's all day sewing and cutting carpet rags, Uncle over for tea and we had Oysters for Tea Wed Mar 8th - Fine day, cold in the evening; I went to Prayer Meeting with the girls. Thur Mar 9th - Fine day. Uncle and Aunt Nellie went out to Mr. Welsh's for tea. Fri Mar 10th - Dull cold day did not thaw very much, We were all over at Pa's to spend the day, Lizzie came home with us. Sat Mar 11th - Roads very sloppy. Lizzie here. Pa in Toronto, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Mar 12th - We had fresh eggs for breakfast, some that Ma gave us. Uncle and Aunt Mattie out at Mr. Bathams for tea, roads bad Mon Mar 13th - Fine day but cold; Willie and Uncle at Breakrup Sale, I went up for Mary in afternoon. Willie & Unlce at Thornhill in eve. Tue Mar 14th - Fine day Ma and the girls also Aunt Mattie went to Toronto. Aunt Nellie {re-written} at W.A. Meeting at Mrs. Cherip. we went for her in the evening. {written in margin:} two of our hens lucy Wed Mar 15th - Rained very heavily all day water high. We went up to Willie in evening. Thur Mar 16th - Foge up a little sticky on top. I went to Pa's in the morning, at home in the afternoon Fri Mar 17th - Fine morning but blustery and cold. T. Farr here for dinner, he and Uncle went to Keffers sale {in between lines:} Aunt Ruddocks died Sat Mar 18th - Very stormy day, I was at Pa's, Ma and the girls came home from Toronto, Mr. Gallouongh called Sun Mar 19th - Very blustery day. We went to Church in the cutter </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Mar 20th - Dreadful stormy day. Uncle and Pa went out to Mr. Martins funeral. Sleighing good. Tue Mar 21st - We went out to Aunt Ruddocks funeral very cold, down to zero, stormy afternoon. Wed Mar 22nd - Mild day, snow giving. Uncle went to Thornhill for drive and Mr. McMurtry came a heavy thunder storm at night. Thur Mar 23nd - Windy day snow nearly gone. We all went over to Pa's for dinner and Louie and her husband took evening train for Aeroe. We went up to Willies in the evening and took the Clock and tramp. Fri Mar 24th - Fine day, Uncle went down to N. {North?} Toronto, in sleigh. Annie Teasdale also Willie and Mercy here for tea. Sat Mar 25th - i was at Pa's in morning. very stormy in afternoon, we are pugging Sun Mar 26th - Came quite a lot more snow. Willie and Mary here for dinner. We went to Church in the evening in Cutter. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Mar 27th - Fine day, we were at home rugging Uncle was at Pa's for dinner. T. Farr moved to Thornhill Tue Mar 28th - Rained all day. Morris Botham called in the afternoon Wed Mar 29th - Very stormy, Uncle at Thornhill in the morning the last time the Cutter was out, I & C went in the afternoon to Loaden up at Mr. B. I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Thur Mar 30th - Unlce went to Bradford with a load of moving. Mick here, Pa called in the morning. Aunt Nellie and I walked to Thornhill. Fri Mar 31st - Good Friday, the girls called in the eve. Sat Apr 1st - Fine day, cold, roads muddy, the girls here in the afternoon. Uncle and Aunt Nellie At Thornhill, I was at Store in the evening. Sun Apr 2nd - Fine day but cold, roads muddy, but drying in some places. I walked to Church T. Farr here for dinner then Uncle drove him to Toronto to see Sarah. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Apr 3rd - Fine day much warmer, roads drying we were at home all day. Tue Apr 4th - Fine day, Aunt Nellie at the W.A. we were at home Wed Apr 5th - Fine day, I went to Toronto (wore my cape and spring hat) - went to dr. Nc. 3.75 Thur Apr 6th - Fine day, we came home on 6.30 Car roads drying, but our lane very muddy. J. Edey came out but did not venture up lane. Fri Apr 7th - Rained a little all day, we were at home all day. Sat Apr 8th - Dull day, roads very muddy. I called at Pa's then the girls came for tea. Sun Apr 9th - Fine day, T. Far here last night remained till after dinner. We went to Church in afternoon. Mr. Sutt here for tea. {in between lines:} Old Luckey layed Mon Apr 10th - Fine day Robins and Black Birds all out but Robins have been out last week but we did not see them. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Apr 11th - We went to John Ellis's baby's funeral, it rained very heavily in the evening. Wed Apr 12th - Fine day, roads getting dry. I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening moved Cooking Stove Thur Apr 13th - Cleaned our cellar and Back Stairs, came heavy thunderstorm, N.Smellie brought our syrup. Aunt M. called at G. Charltons. Fri Apr 14th - Came a shower in the evening. I went up to Mary's in the afternoon, Pa and Lizzie here in the afternoon. Sat Apr 15th - Fine day, Lizzie called in afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Key's here for tea. Sun Apr 16th - Came quite a fall of snow last. T. Farr also Pa's family all here for dinner and tea, suow sirrs went.{unclear about last three words} Mon Apr 1 - Mick started work, fine day. We commenced house cleaning, Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Thornhill called at Tom Farrs. Mr, and Mrs. Farell, also Annie and Clara Teasdale here in the evening. Aunt N. called at Mr. Pages also Miss Duncans. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Apr 18th - Fine day we finished cleaning up stairs Wed Apr 19th - Fine day, Tom Farr here for dinner. Uncle at Mr. Tratts funeral. We went up tp a Box Social at Marcie Cooks. Thur Apr 20th - Fine day Tom Farr here for dinner and tea. We leaned our Parlor. Mr. and Mrs. Gibson called I went to Prayer Meeting. Fri Apr 21st - Finished cleaning, all but the Dining Room, fine day, no person here. Sat Apr 22nd - Fine day, we were all at home. Annie and Lizzie called in the evening. Sun Apr 23rd - Uncle and Aunt Mattie went to Church in the morning. T. Farr here all day, Mr. Passmore here for tea. Mon Apr 24th - Fine day, warm day. Our people commenced seeding. Aunties went to see Mary Charlton in the evening. Tue Apr 25th - Fine day, we were at home all day. Wed Apr 26th - Fine and warm our people not able to seed (Pa's at it) - Mary here for tea. I went to Prayer Meeting. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Apr 27 - Fine day, Mary and Annie called in the morning - Mrs. Jacksins barn bursed we went to Ma's in the evening to sew carpet. Fri Apr 28th - Fine day very warm, David Smellies here to spend the day. I went up to Marys for tea. Sat Apr 29th - Very warm. Mrs. G. Charlton called, T. Farr also Mr. Johnson here for dinner. Aunt Mattie and I called at Mrs. Browns at Thorn Hill. I went with Uncle for a little drive in the evening. Sun Apr 30th - Tom, Lily and Harold Fars here for day. Very warm, came a little shower in the morning. Mon May 1 - Fine day, Miss James here for dinner, thundered but very little rain. Uncle and Aunt Mattie walked to Mr. Pages funeral. Mary here for tea. Tue May 2 - Fine day, we were all alone, Aunt Nellie at W.A. Meeting. Uncle & I went for drive in evening. Wed May 3rd - Fine day, much cooler. Miss Duncan here for tea, I was at Prayer Meeting </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur May 4th - Fine day cool. T. Farr came for Aunt Mattie in the morning. Fri May 5th - Fine day. Uncle and Aunt Nellie went for a drive in the evening set old Turkey in 24 Sat May 6 - Fine and warm. Aunt Nellie called at Ma's they have finished seeding all but Pa's. Sun May 7th - Fine day. Uncle & Aunt Nellie at Church in morning. I was at Pa's in afternoon. I went to Fisherville in evening we all went. Mon May 8 - Fine day cool I walked out to Mr. Farr's in afternoon. Set our turkey on 22 eggs, fat cattle went away. Tue May 9 - Uncle took buggy to be painted. Miss Wright called in afternoon collecting. We went to Pa's in evening. Wed May 10 - Cool day we were at home alone. Annie and Lizzie called. I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Thur May 101th - Fine day Auntie went to W.A. Meeting at Mrs. Alf. Keffers. Annie here in the afternoon. Put in Roots. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri May 12th - Fine day and warm. I went to Mrs. Teasdales for tea. Aunt Mattie came home. Sat May 13th - Rained all morning. Cold night little frost. Sun May 14th - Fine but very cold. We were at Pa's for dinner. I went to Fisherville in the afternoon and in the evening Aunt Mattie, Annie, Lizzie and I went to Thornhill Church. Mon May 15th - Cool -day. Mr. Tuesby pruning trees. Tue May 16th - Rained heavily all day morning., cold in the afternoon. A. Teasdale & I went up to call at Mary's. Lizzie came to stay all night. Wed May 17 - Our people went to Toronto. Sarah Farr came out, in the evening it rained. Thur May 18th - Cool day & damp at home all day. Fri May 19th - Fine but cool at home all day. Sat May 20th - Uncle and Aunt Mattie went to Thornhill. Auntie went to Mrs. Browns. T. Farr came out to stay all night. Sun May 21st - We had rum Gobbler. Pa's family also Willie, Ellis's and Farr's all here. Girls & I went to Church in evening. {Looks like a page was torn out but these dates follow the previous pages} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue June 6th - We had 48 turkey out, but two died young Fine but very warm. Aunt Nellie at W.A. Meeting. Rest at home Wed June 7th - Very warm, came a Thunder Storm in the evening. cooled it off. Thur June 8th - Fine day and cool. I went out to Lydia Deans for tea ("Day of Medds Sale"). Aunt Mattie and Uncle at Mr. Menp for tea. Mary and Mr. Suist here for tea. T and S Farr here in eve. Fri June 9th - Fine and cool. Aunties went to Thornhill to call at Mrs. Gibsons and Mrs. Nellies. Annie called here in the afternoon. Sat June 10th - Fine day. We went to Mrs. Teasdales in the evening. Sun June 11th - Aunties visit to Church in the morning. Uncle and I went to Pa's for a while. I went to Church in afternoon and all went to Nillies for tea. Mon June 12th - Very hot. Auntie went up to Mr. Watsons in the evening they away. {looks like a bit of a time skip, the last entry on the previous page was May 21st} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue June 13th - Fine day, very warm. We were at home all day. Wed June 14th - Very hot, Dick and Mary Watson here for tea. Pa's called in afternoon but only Lizzie stayed. came a thunder storm. Thur June 15th - Rained all morning; fine and cool in the afternoon. I went to Mrs. Poole's in evening. Fri June 16th - Fine and cool. Uncle brought the Buggy home. We were up at Mrs. Key's spending the evening., quite cold. Pa sold quinny. Sat June 17th - Fine day a little warmer. We went out to the Methodist picnic at Thornhill. Sun June 18th - Fine with the exception of a little showers in the afternoon. We drove to Church in the afternoon. Annie came home with us. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Thornhill Church and called at Mr. Farr's Mr. Smith here for tea. Annie & I went in evening. Mon June 19th - Mary here all day. Farr's here for tea. Uncle took Aunties and Mary to Thornhill. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue June 20 " Green peas for dinner. We were at home all day. Uncle and Aunt Mattie took a drive to Struffville & Markham. Sarah and Lara White, Annie & I here in eve. Wed June 21st - I was up at Mary's in the morning. Mr. Stram here for tea. At Prayer Meeting in the evening. Maggie Brookes came. Thur June 22nd - Fine day and cool. Uncle drove us girls to Patterson to spend day. Fri June 23rd - Fine day for a drive. Ma Mary & girls here in the evening. Sat June 24th - "Fine day, warm. Maggie went home. I went up to Marys in the evening. Sun June 25th - Warm day. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Church. I went to Church in afternoon. T. and S. Farr here for tea. Mon June 26 - The Carpenters here. Alice came this evening. Mrs. Teasdale and girls here in the evening. Warm day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue June 27th - Fine day warm. Mr. and Mrs. Gibson here for tea. We got our Strawberries at 7 cts {cents} a tray. Wed June 28th - Rained nearly all day. I went to Pa's in the evening. Thur June 29th - Fine day cool. Uncle, Aunt M and Alice at Maple in afternoon. Willie & Mary called. T. & S. Farr called to go to Pic-nic (S.S Pic-nic) Fisher{?} fri June 30th - Fine day. Alice went home on the evening train. New potatoes for tea (small) Sat July 1st - Fine day, warmer. We went to the Picnic at Thornhill. Sun July 2nd - Very warm. Uncle and Aunties went to Church in the morning. Uncle, Auntie N. and I went to Fisherville in the evening. Mon July 3rd - Very hot. Fred Denison started work. The Carpenters finished. Tue July 4th - Miss. Medd and Jammie Edey here for tea. Very warm, cool in evening. Wed July 5th - Hot day. Mary here for tea. I went to Prayer Meeting. Packed Cherries. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur July 6 - Fine day cool. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Thornhill in afternoon. We went for a drive in evening to Elders Mills and home by Wooelbridge. 21. Miles. Men cut some hay yesterday. Fri July 7th - Fine day. Annie and Lizzie here for tea. T. Farr called. Sat July 8 - Rained heavily l;ast night. came a shower very cool in evening. Sun July 9th - Fine cool day. Aunt Mattie at Church in the morning. I went to Church in afternoon. Aunt mattie & I went again in the evening. Uncle and Aunt nellie at Mr. Farrs for tea. Mon July 10th - Fine day. Picked some red carrots. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Farr's in evening. Aunt Nellie up at Mary's for tea. Tue July 11th - Warmer. Uncle at Jacksons raising girls here in the evening. Wed July 12th - Warm day. I went to Pa's bush picked 3 qts. 1 pt berries. Prayer Meeting in evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur July 13th - Fine day. Aunt Nellie and I at bush picked 5 qts {quarts} 1 pt berries. Aunt Lizzie and Jannie here to spend the day. Fri July 14th - Fine day, warmer. We were at home all day. Mary Watson here for tea. Sat July 15th - Rained a little in the evening. Sun July 16th - Very warm and damp. T. Farr here to spend the day. We all went to Church in the evening. Started using new potatoes. Mon July 17th - A little cooler. Aunt Nellie went to pick berries got 3 qt and 1 pt. Aunties Nellie and Mattie went to bush and picked 6 qts. {added in between lines:} I went to Thornhill with uncle Tue July 18 - Very cool. We were home all day {Added in between lines:} Rained in eve, I went to Mr. Teasdales. Wed July 19th - Fine cool day. Aunt Nellie & I went berry picking got 8 qts 1 pt. I went to Prayer Meeting. {added in between lines:} started harvest Thur July 20th - Fine day, cool. We went over to Pa's in evening. T. Farr here for dinner. Annie called in afternoon. Fri July 21st - A little warmer. baked first apple pie. Uncle & Aunt Mattie went for drive. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Blank Page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Blank Page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Year 1899</h2> <pre> b {Butter} $ </pre> <table><tbody><tr><td> Apr, Sat 15th Apr 28th Apr 30th May 10th May 18th May 23th May 29th June 2nd June 6 June 12th June 16th June 27th July 3rd July 12th July 19th July 29 Aug 2nd Aug 10th Aug 20th Aug 28th Sept 3rd </td> <td> Sold ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, Packed butter ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, </td> <td> 9 lbs 7 ,, 12 ,, 11 ,, 7 ,, 7 ,, 10 ,, 12 ,, Packed butter 11 ,, 9 ,, 14 ,, 10 ,, 11 ,, 9 ,, 3 ,, 9 ,, 10 ,, 7 ,, 2 ,, 8 ,, </td> <td> 17 17 15 15 15 14 13 13 12 12 13 12 14 13 12 c 15 c 17 c 17 12 1/2 17 </td> <td> 1.53 1,19 1.80 1.65 1.10 0.98 1.30 1.56 1.32 1.08 1.82 1,20 1,54 1,14 1.36 1.35 1,70 1,19 25 1.36 </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Packing Sold <table><tbody><tr><td> Oct 10th Oct 20th Nov 210th Nov 26th Dec 20 </td> <td> 10 lbs 8 ,, 6 ,, 4 ,, 7 ,, </td> <td> cts 20 20 20 20 20 </td> <td> $ 2.00 1.60 1.20 .80 1.40 </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Blank Page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td> Aug 20 Aug 31st Sept 4th </td> <td> Sold ,, ,, </td> <td> 8 13 4 </td> <td> Lbs ,, ,, </td> <td> Butter ,, ,, </td> <td> At ,, ,, </td> <td> c. 15 17 c. 17 c. </td> <td> = ,, ,, </td> <td> $1.20 $ 2.21 $ .68 </td> </tr></tbody></table>Packing for a few weeks Oct 18th Sold = 10 lbs 18 = $ 1.80 Packing - <table><tbody><tr><td> Nov 3rd Nov 12th Nov 20th </td> <td> Sold ,, ,, </td> <td> 7 7 5 </td> <td> Lbs ,, ,, </td> <td> 18c. 18 18c. </td> <td> = = = </td> <td> $1.26 1.26 c.90 </td> </tr></tbody></table> I torh{?} $13.70 $5 for Mattie </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 4 Doz {dozen} eggs 10c.=40 7 ,, ,, 9c.=63 6 ,, ,, 10c.=60 5 ,, ,, 9 = 45 3 ,, ,, 10 = 30 4 ,, ,, 10 = 40 4 Doz eggs 10 = 40 4 ,, ,, 12 1/2 = 50 (.c) 6 ,, ,, 10 = 60 4 ,, ,, 13 = 52 4 Doz eggs 11 =44 4 ,, ,, 11 = 44 4 ,, ,, 18 = 54 <h2>Butter 1898</h2> <table><tbody><tr><td> April 5th Apr 13th Apr 22nd Apr 28th May 6th May 13th May 20th May 27th June 1st June 7th June 15th June 22th June 30th July 3rd July 10 July 24 July 29 July 30th Aug 12 </td> <td> Sold ,, ,, ,, - - - = = = = = = = = = = = </td> <td> 11 14 12 13 13 12 10 8 13 12 Packed 13 10 7 Repair 4 4 6 11 </td> <td> lbs ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, for ,, ,, ,, at ,, ,, ,, ,, </td> <td> Butter ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, home ,, ,, ,, home ,, ,, ,, ,, </td> <td> at 17c. ,, 17,, ,, 17c. ,, 18c. 13c. 15c. 15c. 14 12c. 121/2 use ,,13c. ,13c. ,,14 also 13 13 14 15 </td> <td> = = = = = = = = = = = = = gathering = = = = </td> <td> $1.78 $2.38 $2.04 $2.34 $1.69 $1.80 $1.50 $1.12 $1.56 $1.56 $1.70 $1.30 $0.98 week $.52 $.59 $.84 $1.65 </td> <td> Concord Concord Concord </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mary Agnes Cooper Concord PO Ontario Canada Turp Vaughan </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {The back of the diary} $13.70 </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/06dd5198f1abd5b7defa336ad772d375.pdf 7d09bfbecd38bb26508b779e09bce34d https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/76f6e873ca8db4623fe77c49fdfdd0bd.pdf ed0a1f711d6444ec9cbadcc6ec093666 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d25ee8d9c72c45415ed058417c2056c0.pdf 468713aca4fef0c29368cabb90d27662 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b6c33d9b5546d762c24f42e2873911f6.pdf c971c3032733d76c658c7b0d0f1225cf https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/77870bc954d77d8d0441ffc049269cf7.pdf d08e5c95941b9985d7942516256990c2 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b3571e7b69792f7ad93e24ea4d9620bf.pdf 5f297f4e0554b3fe590c6b5c4631b6f3 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/98d269fb1f1fcd28039bf32c37bf4a95.pdf bd56d0ed1fdac428ce0059e8f68cc389 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7c04539626b784efa4aa43b7951755b3.pdf 24f057893e6002bdaf5b3b2050f9de08 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 John Bell Fraser Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John Bell Fraser Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Private: Courtesy of Catharine Wilson Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1874-1890 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, Elizabethtown and Edwardsburgh Townships, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. John Bell Fraser Diary & Transcription, 1874-1889 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 John Bell Fraser Diary & Transcription, 1874-1889 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John Bell Fraser Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Private: Courtesy of Catharine Wilson 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, Elizabethtown and Edwardsburgh Townships, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1874 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. John Bell Fraser Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> {front cover (brown & green), worn, black binding} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1391.12429 7737 at Belleville pieces Sho pieces short at Kingston {upside down} 11111116 R 111111116 L </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> To PM Vegas E Ashley West lake John B Fraser T Fraser John B Fraser {upside down} Barley </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Chinese Wall 1728 miles long 25 wide J John Fraser Easter Sunday the new moon nearest the 21st March was on the 25 March hence 14 days + 1st 15 days = 9th of April 9 + 7 = 16 April Easter Jews Banished in 1290 Ed 1st Gregorian Style adopted in 1752 in Geo 2nd reign 3rd of Sept counted the 14th Pope Gregory changed time in Italy in 1582 Israelites left Egypt on 15 day of nisan 430 yrs after Abraham moved to Canaan </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January 1874 (Bk.28.) <table><tbody><tr><td>No. 1</td> <td>Train,_______</td> <td>Conductor, _________</td> <td>1874</td> </tr><tr><td>No. of Car.</td> <td>FROM January 1st</td> <td>TO 20th</td> <td>REMARKS</td> </tr></tbody></table> Went to Uncle Williams & Mr McCarthy Went to Uncle Alexanders went to Kingston & Belleville Came home from Kingston 2 Stormy John. Fraser done chores John Fraser " " J. Jennie got up some wood went to Missionary Meeting Reids Schotton 10 went to Brockville Potatoes 11 went to Brockville 12 J.B. L Ross here 13 Cleaned up grist 14 Took Barley, Oats & Wheat to Mill 15 Pa & Mr Manhard went to swamp 16 went to stewarts swamp 17 P & Ma & Alva went to Kingston 18 Grandma Fraser sick 19 Pa & Ma went to Uncle John Bells 20 fine Mrs Stewart here</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary Feb March Febuary (Bk. 28. <table><tbody><tr><td>No. ________</td> <td>Train,_______</td> <td>Conductor, _________</td> <td>187</td> </tr><tr><td>No. of Car.</td> <td>FROM</td> <td>TO</td> <td>REMARKS</td> </tr></tbody></table> Jan January & Febuary 21 Pa and Ma came home from Kingston 22 got home grist } to S. S. 1 23 went to Keellers Sale 24 went to B Pot Butter with waggon 25 went to Brockville 26 went to S.S. 1 H 27 Drew 3 loads straw P went to B. 28 went to S.S 2 loads 29 " " " 1. 1 S^M 30 Drew 2 loads wood 1.1 S A M 31 Janey went to Port Hope got Harness fixed 1st went to B.S Reieds school house 2 very cold cut wood 3 Drew 3 loads wood 22.1S PM Cold 4 " " " 2.1 AMS" 5 " " " 1.2 S, PM, very cold 6 " " " home 7 " " " 1.2 S.A.M 8 Mr & Mrs McGuinn here fine 9 Drew 1 load poles to J West 2 H</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary 1874 (Bk.28.) No. 2 Train, _________ Conductor, ________ 1874 No. of Car From Feb 9th To 28th Remarks. 10 Drew 1 load home 2 to Mrs Stewart 11 " 3 loads 2.A.H. 1 PM S 12 went to Mr Fergusons Bee 1 SPM 13 thawed } Mr & Mrs Dalton here 12 H 14 Pa went to Brockville 15 Uncle Francis Emma McKay & Mrs Munroe here 16 Drew 4 loads straw { Kille white cow} Mrs Ross Dalton & Hemingway here 17 Went to Brockville Beef & Potatoes 18 1/2 18 Pa & Alva went to Mountain 19 Fine thawed cut wood 20 Helped Frew draw Straw & hay 21 Pa & Malva came home from Mountain 22 Went to Brockville 23 cut wood Pa went to B 24 Drew 77 rails from Coles 25 Drew 162 rails 26 Drew 36 rails Murphy helped Pa to Dublin Point 27 Drew 92 rails { Uncle Fraser & Pa to Sand Point 28 Drew 140 rails { Uncle J Fraser to gananoque </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March 1874 (Bk. 28. No. 3 Train, _____________ Conductor, J. Fraser 1874 No. of Car. From March 1st To 20th Remarks 1st went to Reids Schollhouse Uncle Fraser her went to Bes Reids schoolhous 2 Pa went to Brockville Dublin { Uncle John & Grandma Fraser went to mountain very cold cut wood tapped trees { thawed 3 went to Stewarts swamp got out 80 pickets Drew 3 loads wood 2.1 S, PM Cold 20 4 Made casings for door 2.1 S A M in Cold room 5 Made caseing for windows { 1.2 S.PM. very Cold made whippletrees 6 Made doorway for little closet ure } 1311}98} 7 Drew 2 S. 1 ho{illegible} to B waggon Potatoes Butter eggs 8 stormy stayed at home snowed 9 " got roller } smoked meat } worked at roome 10 worked at room stormy snowed 11 Grandma & Robby Bell here Doors 12 Sammy Bellame here } went to Hamiltons to Auction 13 Cold & Stormy } AB } Prescott 14 went to B 9 bus Potatoes } took S Bell to 15 went to Brockville 16 Drew 2 loads oats from Keelers 17 Drew oats to Brockville 18 } Drew 1 load straw & 1/2 ton hay to Mrs. S Stewart 19 worked at room} smoked meat made Boat 20 Janey maggie McKechine & Tilly Wood came here from Port Hope Also Sadie Fraser </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March & April 1874 (Bk.28.) No 3-4 Train, __________ Conductor, J Fraser 1874 No. of Car. From Brockville 21st March To April 9th Remarks 21 went to Brockville with meat & Potatoes 10 1/2 22 went to Brockville } R Bell here 23 Grandma B & Maggy went to Kingston 24 worked at room fine windy 25 " " " very high wind 26 worked at room snow & rain 27 sawed up wood 28 Went to Brockville Potatoes meat eggs &c 29 went to Brock } Maggie McKechine went away 30 split wood stormed snow 31 Pa went to B} helped Frew Draw Hay & Straw } helped raise Buells stable 1st st April 1 split & piled wood 2th split & piled wood } Took Tilly Wood to B went to B. B 15 3 F measured up 40 bushels Potatoes for seed 4 S Went to Brockville meat Pota eggs & 2 J Stewarts babys Funeral 5 S Went to Brockville 6 M Drew 8 loads manure with sleigh & Drew rails from side of Picket fence 7 Tu Maggy came from Kingston} split wood 8 W Pa split wood I was sick 9 Thu Drew 1 load hay & 1 load straw to Mrs Stewart Got grass seed 2. bus salt 1bbl } Pa went to Kingston {in pencil above} Drew 1 load to Mrs 1/2 going to B } got salt </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 4th mo April 30 days (Bk.28.) No. 4 Train,___________ Conductor, J Fraser 187 10th M Fri Cut & Split Wood 11 Sat Stormed hard snow & wind 12 Sun Went to Reids schoolhouse 13 Mon Pa came home from Kingston 14 Tues Cut & split wood Fine 15 Wed Made Stone boat }commenced at Orchard fence 16 Thu Went to Brockville Potatoes & eggs 15 17 Fri Snowed D S Mclean MD here 18 Sat Went to Brock Potatoes Carrots & Beets meat eggs 15 19 Sun Went to Brockville fine 20 Mo \|/ Cleaned Wheat Barley & W Oats } Dapple Calved 22 Wed Went to B to {illegible}aux's Got Plough from Manhard Pa commenced to Plow 23 Thus Plowed in forenoon little field } fixed fence little field 24 Fri Finished little field 25 Sat Pa & Ma went to B Got Harrow teeth sharpened Harrowed part planting ground 26 Sun Snowed nearly all day 27 Mon Plowed in afternoon, Put up fence AM Ma went to Mrs Daltons 28 Tues Froze so hard could not plow in forenoon Plowed in PM } Fixed part Orchard fence 29 Wed Finished Orchard fence & Bars 30 Thurs Tore down line fence Between Drinkson & us </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 5th Month May 31 days (Bk. 28.) No. 5 Train, _______________ Conductor, J Fraser 187 No. of Car. From May 1st To 20th Remarks 1st Fri Plowing No 3 E } Gipsy & Daisy had a calves Drew 2 loads to & 250 lbs to Stewarts hay Barn had a lamb 2 Sat Put up Fence in AM I went to Daux, Pa got mouldboard got harrow teeth for plow 3 Sun Went to Brockville} Broke Buggy 4 Mon Plowed 3 E } Pa hired Henry Hardy} Drew 8 loads manure Boss Bess & Fleck had calves a lamb 5 Tues Drew out 11 loads manure } Plowing at No 3 E 6 Wed Finished no 3E } Drew 15 loads manure split corn ridges 7 Thur Split corn ridges finis } Drew out 13 loads manure burnt Potatoes tops 8 Fri Plowed at 2 E }dug garden Planted potatoes Beans Sowed little field with wheat } Drew out 14 loads manure 9 Sat Drew out 11 loads manure } PLowed No 2D H Hardy went away 10 Sun Went to Brockville } Rose had a calf 11 Mon Drew 12 loads manure 2 hay } Plowed at Wheat ground No 2E } hired R Pike 12 Tues Finished wheat ground } Drew out 21 loads manure Ploughed Miss Stewarts garden 13 Wed Plowed at No 2E AM sowed wheat & Part Barley } Drew out 16 loads manure got 1/2 bus Potatoes from Mr H had 2 lambs Coles here R Bell 14 Thu Sowed grass sedd seed on East side No 2 E } Drew 14 loads manure } Finished No 2 E } commenced to Plow for carrots Potatoes 15 Fri Rolled in wheat harrowed one side No 2 E Scraped lower Barnyard went to B 4 bus Potatoes 16 Sat Finished No 2E } Drew 3 loads manure ridged up ground for Carrots mangolds Potatoes 17 Sun Went to Brockville 18 Mon X Rained most all day} cut seed potatoes 18 Took colt to Pasture Put up line fence } cleared out ditches No 2 19 Tues X Drew 8 loads manure Pa went to B with 1 bag of W P for Uncle J Fraser Planted some Early Rose, fixed ground for carrots 20 Wed Sowed 2 rows carrots harrowed & Sowed part no 3E let cows out to Pasture } harrowed & sowed part No 3E got out 4 loads manure Finished sowing No 2 E </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May April May (Bk.28.) No. 5 Train, ________ Conductor, Fraser 1874 No. of Car. From May 21st To June 9 Remarks. 21 Thurs Drew out 10 loads manure Finished sowing white carrots Tore down & put up fence E W side No 3E staked capped " " 22 Fri Finis harrowing 3E Drew out 3 loads manure had a lamb Ploughed & spread manure 2S Fished carrots mangolds rolled 2.E 2E Killed Boss's Daisy calves 23 Sat Went to Brockville veal eggs & Butter Finished sowing mangolds beets Spread manure & rolled half No 3E } Ploughed part No 2W 24 Sun Went to Brockville 25 Mon Sowed the turnip seed Finished rolling N rolling No 3E Plowed part No 2W Harrowed } high wind} Put up fence 26 Tues Cut seed Potatoes } spread manure } Plowed Potato ground 27 Wed Finis spreading manure in No 2 W & Plowed No 2W finis fixed fence round Buckwheat field } Moved Pickets harrowed 2W 28 Thurs Planted Potatoes chilis } ridged Part No 2W harrowed No 2W 29 Fri Finished ridging & Planting Chilis & Early rose commenced today to milk No 2W 30 Sat Finished Planting Potatoes } commenced to Plant corn Mr Van Luven here 31 Sun Went to Brockville Mr Van Luven went away April June 1 Mon Finished corn Planted sweet & Popcorn Beans Samuel Bell & Bride here finis sowing turnips 2 Tues Drew stone for fence around No 3W got off stone Pa took S Bell & wife to B got waggon fixed 3 Wed Commenced to Plow No 3W Drew out 8 loads manure Plowed & harrowed Miss Stewarts planting gra{cut off} 4 Thurs Drew out pickets for line fence and cross fence Sharped stakes fixed gate rain AM 5 Fri plowed 1 land No 3W sharped stakes for orchard fence turned out horses washed sheep 6 Sat Took 1 load hay to Brockville dug ground where Pickets were fixed fence round dooryard 7 Sun Went to Brockville 8 Mon sheared sheep marked sheep } Fixed fence round hog & calf Pasture } ringed hogs staked part orchard fence 9 Tues went to Brockville for hair & sand got home mortar & mixed it got 5 bus lime </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May June (Bk. 28.) No. 5 6 Train, ___________ Conductor, Fraser, 1874 No. of Car. FROM 10 of May June TO 29 Remarks May 10 10 Wed Commenced to Plaster room 11 Thur Finished plastering 1st coat Mr Fraleck & Switzer here went to Brockville Prescott " " McGuins 12 Fri Finis staking round Orchard. Uncle John Fraser Alida & Grandma came here 13 Sat Went to B Cleaned dooryard } got sand } Lo per horse 14 Sun Went to Brockville 15 Mon J Fraser & Alida went home commenced to cultivate sowed Western corn 15 6 Tues Cultivated corn and Potatoes Drew 5 loads manure on western corn rained Hard 16 7 Wed Commenced to Put on 2nd coat of plaster rain 17 8 Thu Finis plastering drawing out manure went to B with mowing machine 18 9 Thu Drew stone & rails for fence around No 3W cultivated Potatoes 19 Fri 20 Went to B finis cultivating Potatoes 20 1 Sat Sun Went to Brockville 22 Sun Mo 22 Commenced to do roadwork hired R Pike planted corn 22 Mon 23 Tues Finis planting corn & roadwork 23 Tues 24 Wed hoed corn } Put fence round No 3W 24 Wed 25 Thu Commenced to hoe Potatoes 25 Thu 26 Fri hoed Potatoes 26 Fri 27 Sat Went to B. Bought Bull, hoed mangolds carrots Early corn & Potatoes \ 27 Sat 28 Sun Went to camp meeting. U.S. 28 Sun 29 Mon hoed Potatoes </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train, ___________ Conductor, J Fraser 1874 No of Car FROM 30 of June TO 19 of July Remarks 29 Mon 30 Tues Hoed Potatoes 30 Tues July 1st Went to B Finis hoeing Potatoes July 1 Wed " 2nd Thu commenced to hill Potatoes 3 Fri hilled Potatoes 4 Sat Went to Uncle John Frasers 5 Sun Went to South Mountain camp meeting 6 Mon Came home From Mountain Finis potatoes 7 Tues got mowing machine cut part clover no 4E 8 Wed Finis cutting clover in No 4E 9 Thu Took 1 load hay to Brockville 10 Fri Went Fishing 11 Sat Went to Brockville 12 Sun Went to B 13 Mon rained most all day 14 Tues cut hay in No 1W } Went to Lyn for calf 15 Wed raked up hay in No 1W cut orchard 16 Thu Drew in orchard 6 loads 5 17 Fri Drew in No 1 Went to B 6 1/2 18 Sat Went to B to Barnums show 19 Sun Went to Reids schoolhouse &C </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July August (Bk.28.) No. 7-8 Train, ______________Conductor, Fraser 1874 No. of Car FROM 20 July TO 8 of August Remarks 20 Mo Finished Mowing No 4E fine 21 Tu Finished Mowing No 5E 22 Wed Raked & drew in 8 loads 23 Thu I Drew in 10 loads hay 24 Fri Uncle J Bell here finis Nos 4 & 5E 25 Sat Went to Brockville cut swamp grass 26 Sun Went to Brockville 27 Mo Cut part No 1E went to B 28 Tu Finished cutting No 1E rained 29 We Went to B raked up W sided of No 1E 30 Thu Drew in 8 loads hay No 1E raked 31 Fri Raked up part of No 1E } Pa & Ma went to Alexander bay, J Bell was here August 1st } Finis No 1E 4 drew in 4 loads Put up grass, Nos 2 X 3 2 Sun Went to Reids schoolhouse 3 Mo sowed turnip seed Drew in 2 loads grass thinned carrots 4 Tues cut hay in No 4E 5 Wed cut hay finis No 4E Pa cut his hand Fixed han{illegible} 6 Thu Drew in 3 1/2 loads grass No 4E & little orchard 7 Fri fixed fence in AM } Killed lamb dug Potatoes 8 Sat Went to B to market } Patched shed </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. 8 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1874 No of Car. FROM 9th of August TO 28th Remarks 9 Sun Went to Brockville 10 Mon cut oats in No 2E 11 Tu cut & Wheat in little field " " " " " finis Barley 12 We Went to Brockville helped Mr Powers 13 Thu Drew in 2 loads Barley 7 loads oats No 2E 14 Fri finished oats No 2 & Barley 15 Sat Went to B helped Mr Powers 6 16 Sun Went to Reids S. S 17 Mo cut & Bound wheat 18 Tu Helped Mr Powers Bound Wheat 19 Wed Finished Binding Wheat 20 Thu cut Black oats 21 Fri Drew 3 loads Wheat Pa & Ma took Aunt Caroline & Carry McGuin 22 Sat Went to B helped Mr Powers oats 7 23 Sun went to B R Bell here 24 Mon Drew in 3 of Wheat } 3W } 3B oats No 3E 25 Tue Finis Wheat & oats cut with machine helped Powers 26 Wed Finis cutting oats 27 Thu Helped Mr Powers } Drew in 5 loads oats 28 Fri Went to B for Aunt Caroline McGuinns here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1874 No of Car. FROM 29th of August TO 17th Sept Remarks 29 Sat Went to B AM with Potatoes & Ma & Pa went to Kingston Aunt Caroline & Carry Blanchard went home 10 30 Sun Went to Reids schoolhouse 31 Mo Finished harvest } Drew stone for garden 1 Tues laid part garden walk J V Wood here 2 We Went to Anniversary at rows corners 3 Thu Went to Brockville 4 Fri Pa & Ma came home from Kingston 5 Sat Went to B to Market 10 6 Sun Went to Brockville 7 Tues Went to B market } Got lumber Waggon 9 Wed Painted waggon neck yoke whippletrees 10 1/2 10 Thu Went to Prescott for grains } To Maple Grove Picnic 11 Fri Finis Drawing & laying stone in garden walk 12 Sat Went to Market 10 13 Sun Went to Brockville 14 Mo commenced to thresh 15 Tu Finis threshing } Cleaned up 8 bus Wheat 16 W. helped Mr Watts thresh 17 Thu Helped Powers thresh } Mr & Mrs Bennington here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1874 No of Car. FROM 18th Sept TO 7th of Oct Remarks. 18 Fri Took Grist (8 bus) to Lyn rain 19 Sat Went to B Mr Bennington & wife went home 20 Sun Went to Maple Grove 21 Mo Went to Mrs McCollough's funeral Mr & Mrs Ward came here 22 Tu Pa & Ma Mr & Mrs Ward went to camp meeting at Maple Grove 23 Wed Helped Frew Thresh 24 Thu Painted waggon Box cut corn 25 Fri Helped Mr James Stewart thresh 26 Sat Went to B cut corn 27 Sun Went to B & Reids schoolhouse 28 Mon Cut corn Mr & Mrs Ward went home sold 20 bus oats 29 Tues Uncle James, wife & family here } Aunt Hannas & Olive here 30 Wed " " " " " " Janey & I went to Montreal Oct 1st Thu } Uncle & Aunt Annas & Olive Went home 2 Fri I went to Mountain & Resorvoir at Montreal 3 Sat Pa went to B I went to Longueil 6 4 Sun Went to B } & 2 Went to Jesuit church in Montreal 5 Mon Came home from Montreal 6 Tues Killed & took to B 1 heifer (280) Uncle John & Aunt Ellen here 7 Wed Went to Prescott fair </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1874 No of Car. FROM 8th of OctoberTO Remarks. 8 Thu Uncle John & Aunt Ellen Bell went home 9 Fri Killed Black heifer rain 10 Sat Went to Market Beef (300) Potatoes 7 1/2 11 Sun Rained most of afternoon 12 Mon Commenced to dig Potatoes 13 Tue Dug Potatoes K Pike helped 14 Wed Finis digging Chili's commenced W.P 15 Thu " Washington Peerless 16 Fri Killed 3rd heifer } Drew in Washington Peerless 17 Sat Went to B Butter Potatoes Beef } Dug part Early Roses 18 Sun Went to Brockville 19 Mon Drew in 102 large & 9 1/2 Small chilis Took 30 Bus Chilis to Brockville 20 Tues Drew 80 bushels of Chili's to Brockville 21 We Went to Brock 40 bus of Chili's } finis Chili's 40 22 Thu Finis drawing in Potatoes Drew in Mangolds Carrots Uncle J Fraser & Ad Mc here 23 Fri Drew in Beets & 3 loads corn } Killed Buell steer 24 Sat Went to Brockville to Market Beef Potatoes 25 Sun Went to Brock & Reids schoolhouse 26 Mo P & Grandma Fraser Went to Ernesttown went to Brockville grist 18 Bus 27 Tues Helped Alfred thresh </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No.11 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1874 No of Car. FROM 28 Oct TO 17 November Remarks. 28 We Helped D Sampson thresh 29 Thu Ploughed 30 Fri Pa came home from Kingston to Lyn went to mill grist 10 bus 31 Sat Went to Brockville 1 Sun Went to Brockville 2 Mo Ploughed part No 3E } Killed pig 3 Tues Pa went to Mountain Pulled & topped turnips 4 Wed Plowed part No 3E 5 Thu Pa got home from Mountain plowed 6 Fri Plowed & Burnt of stumps No 3E 7 Sat Pa went to B Plowed 8 Sun Went to Brockville 9 MO Ploughed Pa made up part of Milk Books 10 Tues Finis making up Books Ploughed 11 Wed Plowed & drew in Turnips 12 Thu Ploughed Pa went to Brock 13 Fri Killed Bull cold put up wind 14 Sat Went to B. Grandma Bell here fine 15 Sun Went to Brockville 16 Mo Pa went to Mountain Mrs Ross Janet & S Simpson here 17 Tues husked corn rain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November - December (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1874 No of Car. FROM 18 november TO 7 of December Remarks. 18 Wed Husked corn fine Pa came home from Mountain 19 Thu Drew in wood & Potato tops } went to Donation at Maitland 20 Fri Husked corn } laid Bottom of Part line fence 21 Sat Went to B to market Brought Gills horse out raised cow Stable floor 22 Sun Went to Reids schoolhouse 23 Mo Went to Brockville 50 bus Chili's 50 24 Tu Went to Mill 32 bus provender snow 25 We Killed heifer got from Simers } fixed stables 26 Thu Went to Brockville Beef & Potatoes 27 Fri Got 50 bus Potatoes from Spencerville 28 Sat went to B 50 bus Potatoes. Grandma Fraser came here 29 Sun Went to Division room 30 Mo Put knee in sleigh } Pa Ma & Grandmas to Daltons 1 Tu stormed hard in PM } Made rack for sleigh 2 We Drew wood for Miss Stewart 3 Thu Killed hog got heifer from Snider thawed 4 Fri Killed heifer Pa & Watts } helped watts Kill his heifer 5 Sat Went to Market Beef & Pork got Shoepacks 6 Sun Went to Brockville R Bell here 7 Mo Pa went to Brockville 20 bus Potatoes 20 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Items (Bk. 28.) No.___ Train, _______ Conductor,_______ 187 No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. 1760 yards in a mile 5280 ft in a mile A Box 24 in X 16 in sq & 28 in deep } 1 barrel " " 26 X 15 1/2 " " 8 " 1 bushel An acre contains 4.480 square yards A Sabbath days journey 1.155 " " A " " 33 1/2 miles 1 Teaspoon of Acetic Acid and 2 table Spoonfulls of Vinegar Will soften Egg Shells </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> (Bk. 28.) No._____ Train, _______ Conductor, ________ 187 No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. W Windy C Cloudy Cold Fair Fair or Fine S Snow H Hail V Very __ Plow == Harrow == Cultivate .... Sow w reap m mow sq = hoeing O = all or finis Cemen 19 lbs sulphur & 42 " Broken glass & Earthenware make a good cement </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train, _______ Conductor, J. Fraser 1874 No of Car. FROM 31 TO 27 Dec Remarks. 8 Tues Brought pig from Blacks cold outside fix front door 9 Wed Put chip dirt round dwarfs mended girths 10 Thu Went to social at Rows corners 11 Fri Killed 2 Beefs 285. 378 12 Sat Went to B market Beef cold and fine 13 Sun R Bell here snowed 14 Mon Uncle Wm McKechnie here went to Mill 26 bus feed 15 Tu Went to Brock got part feed Uncle Wm McKechnie 16 Wed Pa went to Mountain with Grandma 17 Thu Went to Brockville with Grandma Bell 18 Fri Pa came home from Mountain stormy 19 Sat Went to Brockville Killed pigs 20 Sun Went to Reids schoolhouse 21 Mo Pa went to Mountain Clear & Cold 22 Tu Went to Brockville AM PM 23 Wed Pa came home from Mountain I went to Kingston 24 Thu Went to Brockville beef at Uncle J Bells 25 Fri " " " I went to Sydenham 26 Sat got horses Shod Went to Uncle Wm Bells 27 Sun Went to Brockville Went to Chapel </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December { {3} January (Bk. 28.) No. 12-1 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1874-5 No of Car. FROM 28 Dec TO 16 Jan Remarks. 28 Mo Came home from 29 Tu Came home from Kingston stormed 30 Wed Pa & Ma went to Mr Atkinsons maitland 31 Thu Went to Brockville cold 1st Jan Went to Mr Atkinsons funeral & to Mrs Davies 2 Sat Pa went to Brock } 1st George Bell went home 3 Sun Went to Brockville 4 Mon Killed (Daisey) cow 5 Tu Went to B AM Beef PM 30 bus Potatoes fine 6 Wed Pa & Ma went to Mr McGuinns fine 7 Thu Pa & Ma went to Keelers } went to missionary meeting Reids 8 Fri Killed lill } Mrs Morrison here 9 Sat stormed all day } Fixed Mrs Stewarts clock 10 Sun Went to Brockville 11 Mon Stormy Went to Missionary meeting Brock 12 Tu Went to Brockville to market Beef Potatoes 13 Wed Stormy cut wood Went to Reids schoolhouse 14 Thu Windy cut wood cold 15 Fri Drew up 5 loads of straw fine 16 Sat Pa went to B cut some wood for Mr Earl </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. 31 FROM 17 Jan TO 5th Feb Remarks. 17 Sun Went to Daltons AM & PM 18 Mo Charlie & Sarah Simpson here cold 19 Tu Took Bess to Brock Grandma Bell Came from Montreal 20 Wed Went to McGuinns Bot 10 cords wood 21 Thu Stormed all day 22 Fri Went to Swarmp got 1 load. S. 23 Sat Went to Brockville Alida went to Ernestown 24 Sun Went to Brockville 25 Mo Stormed hard all day made windmill 26 Tu Went to Swamp Drew 1S. 1 CH 27 W Went to Swamp 3 loads 2 H.1S 28 Thu " " " " " 1 H .2 S Pa went to Brock 29 Fri " " " " " 2H.1 S fine 30 Sat " " " " " 1 H.2 S stormed 31 Su " " Reids school house 1st Feb " " Earl's Bee 2 Tu " " Swamp 2 H .1S fine 3 Wed " " " 1H. 1S Rain 4 Thu Stormed all day 5 Fri Went to Swamp 1S </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 2 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. 28 FROM 6 Feb TO 25 feb Remarks. 6 Sat Went to Brockville Cold & Drifting 7 Sun Went to Brockville Very cold Fine 8 Mo Drew 1 load of cordwood cold 9 Tu Went to Swamp 1S P.M. 1 H AM cold 10 Wed " " " 1 S P.M. 1 H AM cold 11 Thu " " Brockville very stormy 12 Fri Cold & Stormy Drifted 13 Sat Pa went to Brockville cold 14 Sun Went to Brockville very cold 15 Mo Alida came here from Napanee cold 16 Tu went to Brock. Drew up 3 loads straw 17 Wed Went to Mountain with Alida drifted 18 Thu " " Uncle Johns AM cold 19 Fri Went to South mountain village fine 20 Sat Came home from Mountain Pa to B soft 21 Sun Went to Brockville " A & Lizzie McGuinn here 22 Mo Cleaned up 5 1/2 bus (Potatoes 12) Wheat 23 Tu Went to B. & to O Oyster supper at Wood's 5 1/2 bus Wheat 5 bags 24 Wed Pa & Ma went to Mr McGuinns thawed 25 Thu Snowed hailed & rained came home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. 3 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. 31 FROM 26 Feb TO 17 March Remarks. 26 Fri Drifted Mr Hardy here Frew moved 27 Sat Took Dapple to B & Brought home Bess horses shod 28 Sun Went to Reids Schoolhouse cold & windy 1st March Brought home 1 cord wood very cold & stormy 2 Tues Drew 1 load of rails from Coles for Stewarts 3 Wed Fine A.M Drifted P.M. fixed hen roost 4 Thu Fine cut wood husked some corn 5 Fri Went to B & to Mrs Rosses Fine Part of the day 6 Sat Went to B Thawed drew up 8 bus oats 7 Sun Went to Brock & to Daltons 8 Mo Sorted over Potatoes 9 Tues Went to Brockville 10 Wed I went to B Pa went to Delta Uncle Francis Bell here 11 Thu Went to B with Uncle Francis Drew 2 loads manure with colt 12 Fri Drew out 10 loads manure with Jerry & colt 4th time hitched up 13 Sat Went to Brock 2 times } Elizabeth Bell here got pickets for garden 14 Sun Went to Brockville 15 Mo Drew up 2 loads straw & 3 loads manure rain 16 Tu Cut trapdoor in lower barn Pa & ma went to Mr Bates's Fine 17 Wed Went to B got Florey shod Smoked 1 barrel meat </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March & April (Bk. 28.) No. 3-4 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. FROM 18 March TO 6 April Remarks. 18 Thu Went to Brockville very cold 19 Fri Went to " with Elizabeth Bell cold 20 Sat Went to B with Florey the mare } put trap door in W end Barn cold & storming 21 Sun Went to B & Maitland 22 Mon Went to Miss Robinsons funeral 23 Tue Went to Simpsons Drew 2 loads straw 24 Wed Went to B Pa to hear trial. Mr & Mrs Wood here 25 Thu Went to B to Court. Fixed partition in horse stable 26 Fri Went to B " " } Mac & sister & Mr Robinson Wood here } snowed & thawed 27 Sat Went " " " " Uncle W Mckecknie here tonight 28 Sun Went " " & to Reids schoolhouse 29 Mon " " " Drew out 3 loads manure Went to Keelers 30 Tues " " " " " " " Tapped trees Fine 31 Wed " " " 12 bus Wheat cut wood & planed Pickets 1st April " " Woods } cut wood planed pickets R. Bell here 2nd Fri " " Crossing with Rob cut wood & Planed Pickets 3 Sat " " Brockville market Brought home grist from mill 4 Sun Bad roads at home all day 5 Mo " " Pa Dublin with buggy 6 Tues " " Mr Woods P.M } worked a hay rack </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. 30 FROM 7 April TO 26th Remarks. 7 Wed Worked at Waggon rack Fine 8 Thu " " Pickets sap run good 7 & 8th 9 Fri Went to Brock got scantling for fence in front house 10 Sat " " " Bolted waggon rack Fine 11 Sun " " Brockville Waggon Fine Rose had a calf 12 Mo Took 1/2 ton of Hay to Mr Stewart at rack rain 13 Tu Got 2 shoes put on Black mare Finis hay rack 14 Wed Mr Ward & Uncle John Bell here cut wood Molly had a calf 15 Thu Uncle J Fraser & Aunt Annas & Grandma came here cloudy 16 Fri R Bell J Woods, Mc & VC Ward here } went to Brock 17 Sat Uncle John & Aunt Annas went home cold 18 Sun Went to B & Maitland 19 Mo Pa went to Lyn. I went and got 4 pigs Mr Ward 20 Tu Got horses shod Pa & Ma to Mr J Ward Star had a calf 21 Wed Cut wood for Mr Watts Went to B 22 Thu " " home Michael Vanluven here fine 23 Fri " " " Boss & Bess had calves 24 Sat Finished sawing wood at home & at Watts Fine 25 Sun Went to B Fleck had a calf 26 Mo Commenced to Plow finis 3E commenced No 1W </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. 5 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. FROM 27 April TO 16 June Remarks. 27 Tu Plowed at No 1W Drew 1 load hay 28 Wed " " " " R Pike split wood put up line fence 29 Thu " " " " Trimmed apple trees 30 Fri Finished 1st field W. finis splitting wood dig garden, commenced to 1st May Went to B loat of dirt for McMullen } planted trees along road fence 2 Sun snowed nearly all day Blew very hard Frisk had a calf 3 Mo commenced to Plow No. 2W wind high 4 Tu Plowed No 2W AM. harrowed 1W } had 2 lambs fine 5 Wed Sowed & harrowed No 1 } Killed Curleys calf 6 Thu Fixed part line fence rained nearly all day 7 Fri Ploughed AM } Rolled No 1W fine } Plowed field behind pig pen 8 Sat Ploughed part No 2W } Went to Brockville 9 Sun A & M McGuinn here rained hard at night 10 Mo Pa went AM & got 20 bus grain } trimmed trees Sold Flecks calf 11 Tu Ploughed at No 2W sowed carrots Beets fine 12 Wed " " AM } Rain planted Beans 13 Thu harrowed part planting ground ridged 14 Fri Finis plowing No 2W Sowed wheat 15 Sat Got 2 pigs from McKim } Went to B } rain 16 Sun Went to B Uncle James Bell here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May & June (Bk. 28.) No. 5 & 6 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. FROM 17 May TO 5 June Remarks. 17 Mo Sowed grass seed on No 2W drew oiut 9 loads manure 18 Tu Finis harrowing No 2W } drew out 10 loads Cherry calved 19 Wed Drew out 13 loads manure Rain 20 Thu carted 27 loads manure that was in field around 21 Fri Drew out 12 loads manure cleaned out upper yard 22 Sat Pa & Ma went to Kingston } Harrowed & furrowed out Potato ground {illegible} 23 Sun Aunt Ellen & Grandma Fraser here 24 Mo Pa came home from Kingston } Drew out 14 loads manure 25 Tu Aunt Ellen Fraser went home Drew out 5 loads manjure got 600 hay } Spread & Ploughed under manure 26 Wed Finis spreading & covering manure planted 11 bus Early Rose 27 Thu Planted Potatoes 12 1/2 Basas Roses 18 Chili's 28 Fri " 53 bus Chili's 29 Sat Finis planting Chili's Ma came home K & Uncle Francis 30 Sun Went to Reids Schoolhouse 31 Mo Cultivated ridged & harrowed up part 4 3E Drew 11 loads manure 1st Tu Planted 21 bus WP } Finis Draining manure & corn ground Uncle J Fraser here 14 2 Wed Planted 10 1/2 bus WP } Uncle J Fraser went home 3 Thu Planted corn Finis Potatoes Sowed S.E. corner No 3E 4 Fri Rolled SE corner No 3E took worm nests from trees 5 Sat Went to B 12 bus W. Peerless Potatoes 112 loads manure </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. FROM 6 June TO 25 June Remarks. 6 Sun Went to Brockville 7 Mo Rain AM Cleared trees of worm nests Put wood in woodhouse 8 Tu Ploughed ground for Potatoes hoed beans Potatoes & weed part carrots 9 Wed Finis plowing No 3W harrowed & ridged up part No 3W { 8 {illegible} sold 3 sheep 10 Thu Sowed western corn in drills Drew 3 loads manure 11 Fri Went to McGuinns took worm nests out of trees 12 Sat Went to Brockville Mr Van Luven & Willy here 13 Sun Went to B with Mr Van Luven 14 Mo Cleaned out Cellar & set leach commenced to Roadwork 15 Tu Worked on Road Mr & Mrs Bailey here with McGuinn 16 Wed Worked on road with team 17 Thu " " " " " P.M 18 Fri " " " " " all day 19 Sat Went to Brockville hoed carrots mangolds 20 Sun " : : & Reids schoolhouse 21 Mo Worked on road with team all day 22 Tu Worked on road all day with team 23 Wed Commenced to cultivate corn & Potatoes 24 Thu Cultivated Potatoes hoed corn thinned mangolds beets & carrots 25 Fri Finis " " 1 way Uncle Samuel Aunt Charlotte Bell here J Fraser Brockville } violent gale of wind & rain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. FROM 26 June TO 15 July Remarks. 26 Sat Went to B cultivated Early Rose other way 27 Sun Went to Brockville 28 Mo Commenced to hoe Potatoes 29 Tu Took Pa & Ma to Prescott hoed Potatoes 30 Wed Finis hoeing Chilis } commenced to W.P 1st July Finis hoeing W.P } hoed some corn Went to Brockville Ploughed Early Roses 2 Fri Ploughed part Chilis } Went to B for MNF Mc 3 Sat Went to B Hilled Potatoes 4 Sun Rained in forenoon 5 Mo Ploughed & Hilled Potatoes } Went to Prescott for Pa & Ma 6 Tue " " " " Went to Brockville 7 Wed Finished hoeing hilling Chili's hilling hilled sweet corn 8 Thu Finished hilling Potatoes 9 Fri Hoed corn Fine 10 Sat Pa came home from Mountain } Went to Brockville 11 Sun Went to Brockville 12 Mo Went to Brockville & to Matilda 13 Tu Rained nearly all day Came from . . Planed pickets 14 Wed Commenced haying No 2 west side Went to B 2 scythes & snath cultiv plowed & hilled corn 15 Thu Commenced to fix outside of house raked little field & Part No 2E </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. FROM 16 July TO Remarks. 16 Fri Drew 4 1/2 loads hay little field & west side No 2E Plastered 1 End house sifted sand hoed corn got 8 bus lime rain 17 Sat Drew 2 loads of sand Went to B Went to McGuinns } mixed box full mortar made scaffold 18 Sun Rain all forenoon 19 Mo Cut No 4E & part of Orchard Drew rakings in Plastered west end of house (19 Mo fine 5 20 Tu Cut Part No 5E Drew in 5 loads hay Colored 1 end house Raked Part orchard & No 4E 21 Wed Cut finis No 5E } Drew in 5 loads hay Raked " " " 3 4 or 3 in 1 orchard 1 in another 1 " No 4E 22 Thu Drew in 8 loads of hay from No 5E Pencilled 1 end of house Raked No 4E 2nd time Put over horses 23 Fri Drew in 3 loads " " " " " " Commenced to cut No 2E half E half finis No 4E & No 5E rain morning 24 Sat Finis Cutting with machine No 2E Went to Brockville Fraser east side raked & cocked up No 2E 25 Sun Went to Reids Division room R. Bell here J Bell here Fine 26 Mo Drew in 3 loads hay No 2E } got Jerry shod rained hard 27 Tu Drew in 2 " " " " } cut part swale rained cloudy. Plastered part north side house 28 Wed Drew in 7 loads hay No 2E Finis No 2E cut swale hay Finis plastering N side End house 29 Thu Finis cutting swale } Went to Adah Rhodes funeral 30 Fri Drew in grass from swale No 4E 31 Sat Planed fence stuff 1st Aug Went to Reids school house fine 2 Mo Got out Pickets for fence around garden fine 3 Tu Went to Brockville to show rained 4 Wed Planed scantling & Pickets & Rounded & Painted Posts for garden fence </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. 8 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. 5 Thu Tore down & Fixed up fence north line of No 3E & finis staking W side No 3E 6 Fri Commenced to build garden fence Mr McEathrow here, rained at night 7 Sat Went to Mountain Worked on fence 8 Sun Went to Winchester springs 9 Mo came home from Mountain at fence 10 Tu Worked at garden fence 11 Wed Rained nearly all day started at oat field 12 Thu Cut Oats in No 1W & some wheat 13 Fri Went to Lyn & bought buggy 14 Sat Cut & Bound a little Wheat Went to Brockville Drew & Raked No 1W 3 loads Oats 15 Su Went to Brockville R Bell here 16 Mo Uncle Francis here Went to Brockville Ma & " " went to Kingston Cut & Bound wheat 17 Tues Cut & Bound Wheat Alfred Ireland hwere PM Very warm fine 18 Wed Finis Cutting Wheat Cut Whe Pease rain AM & PM 19 Thu Raked & Bound Wheat fine 20 Fri Janey Alida & Josiah Render here finis Binding Wheat P to K rain 21 Sat Went to Brockville & cemetery 22 Mo Su Fine R Bell here 23 Mo Pa & M came home from Kingston Alida & Josiah Render went home Drew in 4 loads Wheat 24 Tu Drew in 8 loads Wheat & 1 of Pease </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August & September (Bk. 28.) No. 8 & 9 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. FROM 25 August TO September Remarks. 25 Wed Moved part of stone Wall in front of little orchard to Old quarry } Raked & Drew in rakings of wheat 26 Thu Finish moving stone wall got out Pickets dug holes Went to Brock & got spoon for digging 27 Fri Finis digging post holes set posts Put on stringers bottom Sawed off bottom {illegible} 2 28 Sat Finished Picket fence in front of little Orchard Went to Brockville 29 Su Went to B & Reids schoolhouse 30 Mo Cut Oats in No 3D SE corner Drew 3 2 loads wood went to Wood's 31 Tu Cut part Western corn & Bound it to Maple Grove 1st Wed Went to Brockville to meet excursion from Kingston Cut Corn 2 Thu Went to Kingston I drwe in 1 load Oats. No 3 3E 3 Fri Cut corn western } Drew in 3 loads Oats No 3E Went to Uncle Johns & Alexanders 4 Sat Pa & Ma went to Kingston Jane & Jo came home from Kingston finis W corn 5 Sun Went to Campmeeting at Maple Grove 6 Mo Commenced to Plow No 1W Pa came home from Kingston McEathrow put caps on gate posts 7 Tu Worked at fence Plowed 8 Wed Finished fence in front of house plowed went to Maple Grove at night 9 Thu Bound western corn Ploughed AM } went to Campmeeting night 10 Fri Went to B AM } Plowed in afternoon & straightened dooryard 11 Sat Drew in marrowfat Pease & rakings of Oats in No 3E stooked western corn Pa went to Kingston 12 Sun Went to Reids & Maple Grove 13 Mo Plowed at No 1W </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. FROM 14 Sept TO 3rd of Oct Remarks. 14 Tu Cut corn Bound & set up corn Went to Brockville 15 Wed Helped Simon Buell thresh Plowed No 1W finish cutting & Binding Corn 16 Thu Pa went to fair at Prescott Rained nearly all day sold 3 little pigs to Mr W & Geo Dalton 17 Fri Went to B 2 times } Cut wood } Rain 18 Sat Went to B Ma came from Kingston J J Clark & D McCliver here 19 Su Went to Brockville 20 Mo " " " with J Clark & McCliver got cooler from Lawrence 21 Tu " " " twice Cheese & mug{illegible} Bell } took boards Posts Blocks &c from Orchard 22 Wed Went to Pro Fair at Ottawa 23 Thu Helped Watts thresh dug 25 bus early roses 24 Fri " Orr " Went to Brock 25 Sat " Earl " T & C Bell here 26 Su Went to Reids Schoolhouse 27 Mo Helped Alfred thresh dig Potatoes Killed Molley heifer Went to B R Pike here 28 Tu Went to B with Beef cut & drew 3 loads wood Charley & Tommy Bell went home Lyman & Mr Shaver here fine 29 Wed Commenced to dig Potatoes Early Rose Painting fence rain all PM 30 Thu High wind all day Drew 5 loads of Sand for garden & 2 loads of wood 1st Fri Dug Early Roses Painted fence in front house 2nd Sat " " " " " " 3 Sun Went to B morning & evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. FROM 4 Oct TO 23rd Remarks. 4 Mo Finished digging Early Roso's Rain Commenced Chili's 5 Tu Rain nearly all day R Pike to B Picked Apples of co{illegible} tree 6 Wed Rain Made gate for little Orchard " " " Reids 7 Thu Dug B Chili Potatoes fine had R Pike & McLean 8 Fri Dug Chili " " Star & Zy{illegible} 9 Sat " " Went to Brockville 2 Twice 10 Sun Went to Brockville to M.E. Church 11 Mo Went to Brock Dug Prolifics commenced WP Finis Chili's 12 Tu Dug Washington Peerless snowed 13 Wed Finished digging Potatoes 14 Tu{sic} Went to B 30 bus Chili's Drew in western corn went to Earl's bee 15 Fri Finis Western corn Drew in 275 bus Potatoes 240 WP 35 Chilis 16 Sat Went to B 34 1/2 bu Chilis Rain 17 Sun Went to Brockville Dedicated Church 18 Mo Drew 22 bus small W.P. Went to B 19 Tu Drew in 420 bus Chilis 30 Peerless D Simpson & team here fine 20 Wed Drew 105 bus Chilis 150 Early Rose 21 Thu Helped D Simpson Thresh Pulled carrots beets mangolds 22 Fri Threshed & Drew 30 bus Roso to Brock 23 Sat I Helped Alfred thresh Drew 120 bus Potatoes 27 2nd 6 4 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October & November (Bk. 28.) No. 10 & 11 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. FROM 24 Oct TO 12 Nov Remarks. 24 Sun Went to B & Maitland to see 6 Baptized 25 Mo Finis Drawing in Potatoes & corn 26 Tu Finis drawing in carrots mangolds Beets 27 Wed Went to B twice 58 bus Potatoes 28 Thu Made door step & window frame & put in glass fixed window frame for hen house in front horses 29 Fri Went to Brockville 25 1/2 bus Potatoes Killed Molly 30 Sat " " " Cleaned 10 bus wheat fixed fanning mill 31 Sun Went to Brockville Snow 1st Nov Mo Went to Lyn to Mill straightened up Barnyard 2 Tu Commenced to Plow No 3E Burnt Potato tops Painted fence 3 Wed Ploughed PM Drew 1 load wood boiled Potatoes 4 Thu " " " " " Fine went to tea meeting meal at lodge 5 Fri Drew 3 loads wood fine 6 Sat Went to Brockville 30 bus early Rose 7 Sun Went to Brockville 8 Mo Ploughed all day went to Earls Raising Barn 9 Tu Went to Brockville twice with a load of straw Miss Keelers here 10 Wed Went to Brockville P & M went to Kingston Snow & rain nearly all day 11 Thu Husked corn Boiled potatoes cut wood Lizzie McGuinn & Mr & Mrs Graham here 12 Fri Plowed in afternoon husked corn nailed Board on Barn &c </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 No of Car. FROM 13 Nov TO Remarks. 13 Sat Went to Brockville Ploughed in afternoon 14 Sun Stormed near all day R Bell here 15 Mo Went to B cut wood husked corn stormed P & M came home 16 Tu Went to Brockville for fulled cloth Painted sleigh thaw AM Snow & wind Boiled Potatoes 17 Wed Painted (seligh & Box) & fixed sleigh Box Cold 18 Thu Got horses shod Archie Bell here Boiled Potatoes 19 Fri Drew up 5 loads of wood Went to Brockville with Archie 20 Sat Went to B Potatoes cut wood fine 21 Sun Went to B in AM 22 Mo Went to Mill 18 bus Pease & oats Boiled potatoes 23 Tu Went to Brock Rain & snow 24 We " " " Made a step for front door 25 Thu Went to Kingston cold & fine 26 Fri Went to Uncle Francis'es from NY {illegible} cleaned hogs shut up calf 27 Sat Went to " Alex's from Fran Went to B 15 bus Potatoes got windwo sash & glass 28 Sun " " " Warm " " Ale's R Bell & Jenny Woods here 29 Mo Came home from Kingston very cold & stormy 30 Tu Went to B Put up stove in room very cold 1st Wed Worked on sash for windows cold & clear Boiled Potatoes 2 Thu Went to B 81 bus Potatoes to Fairbairn </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train, Snow & frost thaw Conductor, Fraser 1875 No of Car. FROM 3rd TO 22 of Dec Remarks. 3 Fri worked at windows went to Keelers fine 4 Sat P & M went to Kingston worked at sash fine 5 Sun Went to B 6 Mo Fitted window for our my room fine 7 Tu worked at windows went to tea meeting at Maple Grove 8 Wed Went to B worked at window snow 9 Thu " " " 25 bus Potatoes put in glass snow 10 Fri Worked at Sash Helped survey off Bates lot north of railway for Earl 11 Sat Went to B AM 15 bus Potatoes, & PM for P Ma came from Kingston 12 Sun Went to Brockville 13 Mo Killed pigs 1 sow kept over winter 4 spring pigs Alfred helped 14 Tu Cut & salted Pork Cleaned paint off new windows 15 Wed Cleaned window glass cold Put in 7 windows 4 16 Thu Put in windows all around finis Pa went to Mohence Napanee 17 Fri Went to B Painted outside front door 18 Sat Went to B We went to Kingston cold Alva to K 19 Sun Very cold all day 20 Mo Very cold " " Put two sashed in front stoop 21 Tu Finished Putting sash in stoop Thawing rain at night 22 Wed Went to B Thawed Run over a man in town </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December & January (Bk. 28.) No. 12 - 1 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1875 - 6 No of Car. FROM 23rd of Dec 1875 TO Remarks. 23 Thu Made door for stoop Alva came home from K 24 Fri Went to B Pa & Ma came home snowed at night cold 25 Sat All stay home all day 26 Sun stayed at home all day 27 Mo Uncle Samuel & Aunt Mary Jane here M.S.C. Woods & Miss Darling here 28 Tue Mr Marrow here sewing machine fine 29 Wed Went to B got pieces for windows sandpaper & gloves charged very slippery fine 30 Thu Uncle John & James & Olive Fraser here sand papered Paint room fixed Bed windows 31 Fri " " " " went to Odessa AM & PM Went to B Fixed windows in sitting room 1st " " " " came back from soft & fine 2 Sun Went to B AM & PM n windy 3 Mo Uncle John Olive & Aunt Mary Jane went home Went to B got carpet paper very windy at night 4 Tu Went to B got Jack screw and raised center of house cut wood Painted 5 Wed Went over to hall hall to party cut wood } a little snow at night 6 Thu Uncle James fitted door to Parlor } Painted over 3rd time Cleaned harness 7 Fri Helped Alfred Kill Beef sandpapered Paint & sides of window 8 Sat Went to B took P & M to K } Painted Parlor Doors over 4th time rain & snow 9 Sun Went to B Preaching at Schoolhouse 10 Mo high Wind Painted cut wood Pa came home cold 11 Tu cut wood Went to B Painted & Papered </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1876 No of Car. FROM 12 TO last Remarks. 12 Wed Went to B got 1 load manure joined the lodge cold 13 Thu " " " " " " " Took 16 bus grain to Mill 14 Fri " " " " " " " P went to K Painted 15 Sat Painted & worked at home inside 16 Sun Went to B & to schoolhouse 17 Mo " " " " got 1 load manure 18 Tu " " " " 1 load manure Pa came home rain 19 Wed " " " Havlock & James & Maggie Bell here Uncle James Fraser went to Sandh{illegible} 20 Thu Went to lyn mill 12 bus wheat Bad roads waggon 21 Fri " " B got furniture sold old stove 22 Sat Went to B 15 bus Potatoes Ma came home 23 Sun " " " & school house 24 Mo " " " got Parlor stove & Dumb stove 25 Tu " " " to McLean's snow 26 Wed " " " went to Lodge 27 Thu " " " " " Woods, Maitland 28 Fri " " " Drew 1 load for at Bel Bec 29 Sat " " " Sarah Jane Fraser (nee Bell) & husband here 30 Sun " " " 31 Mo " " " Sarah Jane & John Fraser went Uncle James Fraser went home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 2 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1876. No of Car. FROM 1st TO 20th Remarks. 1st Tu Went to Burn's bought wood went to Algonquin 2 Wed Very cold & stormy 3 Thu McVet & Charlotte Wood here " " Woods 4 Fri Went to B & Front to Keys 5 Sat Bought Wood of Perry } Drew 4 loads straw 6 Sun Went to Maple Grove & schoolhouse 7 Mo " " swamp cut wood R Pike here helping Soft Thaw 8 Tu " " " " " Crew out cord wood Mr & Mrs Wood here 9 Wed " " " Snowed hard Uncle James Fraser here 10 Thu " " " Uncle James Fraser went to Cleveland 11 Fri " Rained all day. Recevd Dispatch. 11.PM that Grandma Bell died 12 Sat " to Grandma Bell's Funeral Fine A.F.G.E McGuin here 13 Sun " " Brock & schoolhouse] 14 Mo Rained & hailed mended Boots 15 Tu Ma Pa & Jenny came home from Kingston Drew 1 load wood 16 Wed Drifted very hard all day 17 Thu Went to swamp 1 load wood 18 Fri Went to B Drew 1 load wood 19 Sat " " swamp 2 " wood 20 Sun " " schoolhouse Ad McGuin here R Bell here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> watch no 289054A (Bk. 28.) No. _________ Train, _______ Conductor,____________187 No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. Blarney Castle was held by Cormuck Macarthy under Lord Garcy on condition of surrendering itt to the English. in 1602 Blarney Stone is triangular 20 ft from top of Castle & inscribed Cormack {illegible} Mac forkes me fiese fecil AD 1446 Thomas Hobson, Cambridge hosle{illegible} Roland for Oliver, 2 knights = to each other in everything Dumps Dumpos king of Egypt Built Pyramid & then died of melancholy { Lira or Medjidic (Turkish coin) = about 18.0 1/2 D } Great Eastern Length 692 ft Breadth 83 ft. Paddle engines of 1000 & A crew of 1600 horse power }Pyramids of Egypt Pliny states that it took 360,000 men 20 years to build them. SPHINX circumference of head = 102 ft Height = 143 Height of each 62 ft </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> (Bk. 28.) No.__________ Train, _______ Conductor,_________ 187 . No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. B = Base {Drawing of two triangles with sides X Z L H and Hyp} {Formula} Square root symbol over y squared + H squared = Hyp H = Highest - Post 2 2 2 } x- B = y L = Lowest B + H - L / B X 2 = x In the midst of life we are in death First found in the writings of Nolker a servant Switzerland who died about 912 AD Argent - means Rose-Colored = Argent Gules = the silver color of hoar frost Sable = sand color </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary & March (Bk. 28.) No. 2 & 3 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1876 No of Car. FROM 21st Feb TO 11 March Remarks. 21 Mo Went to swamp 2 loads cold 22 Tu " " " " " " 23 Wed " " " " " " 24 Thu " " " " " " 25 Fri " " " " " " 26 Sat " " " " " " fine 27 Sun " " school house Lightman 28 Mo " " swamp 1 load. 5 logs to mill 29 Tu " " Brockville got axe 1st March " " swamp 1 load sawlogs Drew 5 2 Thu " " " Drew 8 sawlogs H & about 600 ft lumber home AM 3 Fri " " " " 4 " from mill & load lumber 4 Sat " " Brockville 16 1/2 bus Chili's 5 Sun " " schoolhouse soft 6 Mo " " swamp Drew 2 logs & 1 load lumber soft 7 Tu " " Burn's to see about wood Went to McGuin's Drew home some lumber roads very bad soft 8 Wed " " swamp & drew out rest of wood stakes & rails fine 9 Thu " " Mr Henrys after fanning mill cleaned up 65 bus wheat in granary 20 for mill fine 10 Fri " " Mill at lyn 20 bus wheat 11 Sat " " Brockville P went to K </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. 3 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1876 No of Car. FROM 12 Feb TO 31st Remarks. 12 Sun Went to B & schoolhouse Fine 13 Mo Rained in morning snowed AM & Froze PM mended girt & Blanket 14 Tu Went to swamp 2 loads wood fine roads bad 15 Wed " " " 1 " " Went to supper at Maitland 16 Thu " " B snow hail & wind 17 Fri " " swamp 2 loads 18 Sat " " " 1 load 19 Sun " " B & schoolhouse 20 Mo " " swamp 2 loads broke sleigh Knee 21 Tu Went to Kingston 22 Wed " " Sharpton to Uncle John's 23 Thu " " Uncle Francis Bell 24 Sat " " " Alexanders 25 Sun " " Westbrook & highlands 26 Mo " " Mr Clydes 27 Tu " " Uncle Francis & Benningtons 28 Wed " " Glenvale & Uncle Wm Bells & McCarty 29 Thu " " Ernestown to Uncle Wm's 30 Sat " " Uncle Sams at evening 31 Sat " " Napanee </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1876 No of Car. FROM 1st TO 20th April Remarks. 1st Sat Went to Napanee 2nd Sun Went " Sam Bells 3 Mo " " Morven to Singing & school with John's & girls 4 Tu " " John Blanchards 5 Wed " " Napanee to Joseph Trumpor 6 Thu Came home from napanee fine 7 Fri Put up 18 bus Chilis snowed all day forenoon 8 Sat Went to Brockville 9 Sun " " Schoolhouse Mr Wright preacher 10 Mo P & M " " Keelers & woods Flec had a calf 11 Tu " " Winter's 10 bus Potatoes made hotbeds Mr Grimshaw here 12 Wed Split Wood made large hotbed box and filled in with dirt 13 Thu " " Light shower 14 Fri " " Killed Rose's calf Cherry calved 15 Sat " " Went to B Potatoes & veal 16 Sun " " Schoolhouse Lightman R Bell & Geo Wood here 17 Mo " " helped D Simpson saw wood 18 Tu " " " " J Murphy raise barn & stable 19 Wed Finis splitting wood R Pike piling wood fine got oats 20 Thu Went to Lyn 20 bus Wheat took buggy to Lyn </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April & May (Bk. 28.) No. 4 & 5 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1876 No of Car. FROM 21st TO Remarks. 21 Fri Boarded up between wood & waggon house moved & Piled summer wood Put in wood rain rain 22 Sat Went to B piled wood took manure away from back arou front of house took windows down from front of house 23 Sun Mr Elliot Preached at School house 24 Mo Drew 3 loads manure from Brockville went to Newmans & Newells 25 Tu " " 2 " Bought Mare from Mr Wren 26 Wed Went to B got plough commenced to Plow orchard took Mr Winters 15 bus Potatoes 27 Thu Plowed in Orchard dug around trees Mr & Mrs Graham & lizzie McGuinn here 28 Fri " " PM fixed waggon tongue rain Killed Gips calf 29 Sat Went to B sold my Pork 16 bus Chilis Plowed PM fine 30 Sun " " " Mr Wright Preached at school house 1st May Finis plowing Orchard & behind pig pen AM Plowed little field PM 2 Tu Drew out into No 1 W X2X6X loads manure sugar party Plowed head 26 lands little field 3 Wed Finis Plowing north side No 3E Rain got chains & collar fixed 4 Thu Drew out 14 loads manure Rain cultivated corn ground No 3E 5 Fri " 7 " Commenced to Plow No 1W spread manure 6 Sat " 18 " " Went to B Rain AM fine PM 7 Sun Went to B Fine 8 Mo " 7 " " cultivated N part No 3E R went to Kingston for clover seed 40 lbs 9 Tu Plowed part No 1W spread manure harrowed little field fine 10 Wed Drew out Brush from Orchard & 20 load manure {scribble} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. 5 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1876 No of Car. FROM 11 TO 31 Remarks. 11 Thu Finished Plowing No 1W Sowed & harrowed Orchard Pease 4 1/2 Fine 12 Fri Finished harrowing Orchard Sowed Wheat 10 1/2 13 Sat Went to B AM & PM 1/2 ton hay market } ridged acre harrowed 14 Sun Went to McGuinn's R Bell J M & I Fine 15 Mo Ploughed & harrowed at No 3E Got Phosphate 16 Tu " " " " " " Planted Potatoes in little field 17 Wed Finis Plowing No 3D Rolled Wheat planted Potatoes {illegible} acre 18 Thu Sowed 10 bus barley harrowed & Rolled it No 3E in No 3E 19 Fri Harrowed planting ground Plowed at No 1E 20 Sat Ridged up Potato & corn ground fine Went to B 21 Sun Mr Lightman Preached at schoolhouse 22 Mo Went to Jos Mclean's & got 26 bus oats Rain set out Tomatoes cabbage 23 Tu Commenced to Plant Potatoes No 1W marked planting ground AM Plowed PM No 1E 24 Wed Finished Plowing No 1E & Planting Potatoes in No 1W Aunt Alida & Grandma Fraser here 25 Thu Planted corn harrowed No 1E Sowed 15 1/2 bus oats No 1E 26 Fri Finis spring work Finis No 1E harrow & roll 27 Sat Went to B & Ogdensburg with Aunt Alida Mr Vanluven here 28 Sun Mr McDougal Preached went to B 29 Mo Got lumber from Maple Grove Mill Planted melons Rain 30 Tu Piled up lumber Drew rails for fence No 1E Fine 31 Wed Drew rails for fence No 1E Went to lodge </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1876 No of Car. FROM 1st TO Remarks. 1st T Tore down & built up fence between Nos 1 &2E H Hurd & S Simpson here laid up fence } 2 Fri Finished fences in & around No 1E sorted Potatoes Cleaned cellar 3 Sat Went to B my 12 bus Potatoes & calf. cleaned cellar 4 Sun Went to B Mr Wright at schoolhouse 5 Mo Went to Dublin set leach sheared 2 sheep Finis fence between 1 & 2E Fine Fixed dog chain dug cucumber ground 6 Tu Drew out 10 loads manure on corn ground 7 Wed " " 6 " " " " went to open temple lodge 8 Thu " " hoed Beans Went to B warm AM cultivated & hoed in little field Rain 9 Fri Finished plowing corn ground western hoed Beans Went to B warm AM 10 Sat Went to B AM Geo & Emily McKay here worked at corn ground 11 Sun Went to B AM & PM McGuinns young folks here Elliot at School 12 Mo Pa Commenced Road work worked at corn ground 13 Tu Went to B Commenced to cultivate in No 1W fine & warm Finis western corn 14 Wed Worked on road Cultivated in No 1W warm & fine 15 Thu " " " " " " " " 16 Fri " " " Hoed Potatoes Fine 17 Sat Went to Brockville Butter Finis garden Potatoes weeded & thinned Roots 18 Sun Rained in showers all day R Bell here 19 Mo Worked in Brockville at courthouse square commenced to hoe corn & Potatoes Went to McGuinns in evening 20 Tu Hoed corn & Potatoes Worked in Brockville Drew out 120 loads manure </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June & July (Bk. 28.) No. 6 & 7 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1876 No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. Rain Fitted Hay loft floor stone to Brockville 21 Wed Hoed Potatoes & corn, Drew 3 load in waggon house 22 Thu " " " " P & M went to McGuinns 23 Fri Cultivated corn & Potatoes } Hilled Potatoes & corn little field 24 Sat Went to B Hoed Potatoes corn Beets mangolds carrots Fine 25 Sun Went to B A & PM Mr McDougall at S.H 26 Mo Went to Covals & got 7 sheep & 5 lambs fine hoed in No 1W 27 Tu Cut W side No 2E hoed & cultivated in No 1W 28 Wed Hoed corn & Potatoes cocked up hay No 2E Plowed in No 1W 29 Thu Got calf from Buells to kill } Hoed corn finis Drew in hay W. side No 2E 2 loads commencede to hill 30 Fri Finished Plowing out Potatoes & corn Geo McGowan & Uncle J Bell went to B Hill Hoed Corn 1st July Went to B Uncle John & Geo McGowan went home Balloon tipped over 2 Sun " " " " Francis here. Mr Wright Preached 3 mo Commencedto Plow No 2EW side Went to Ch Went to Chippenbrook lodge 4 Tu Plowed " " " " had Buells team 5 Wed Finis Plowing Harrowing & sowing Buckwheat at No 2E went to lodge Fine rain P.M 6 Thu Sowed & Harrowed in corn P & M went to Ra{illegible} to look about sheep pasture 7 Fri Finis rolling No 2E E side. Put Paris green on Potatoes sowed turnips Hilled corn 8 Sat Went to B Hoed corn No 1W 9 Sun " " " , Mr Elliot a S.H 10 Mo Uncle Wm & Aunt Mary McKechnie here } Uncle Wm & Aunt Mercy Bell Here & Grandma Fraser Finis corn </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1876. No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. Laid Hayloft floor Waggonhouse 11 Tues Rain in AM } Hoed Potatoes P.M Went to B 12 Wed Went to B with Uncle Wm McKecknie } Pa Grandma Uncle Wm & Aunt Mercy Bell went to Mountain Hoed Potatoes 13 Thu " " " " Aunt Mary McKecknie } Hoed Potatoes Chili's Fine 14 Fri Hoed Chilis. Came home from Mountain Olive & Aunt Mary Jane Fraser here 15 Sat Went to B. A & PM. Finis hilling Potatoes 16 Sun Went to B Mr Lightman preached 17 Mo " " " Uncle Wm & Aunt Mercy went home Pa & Ma went to Kingston Dosed Potato Bugs 18 Tu Commenced to cut No 2W cut all but 2 rounds Fine 19 W Went to B AM, PM Raked up hay in No 2W 20 Thu + Finis Raking No 2W 1st time Drew in 4 loads hay 2W heavy Rain storm high wind 21 Fri Finis drawing in hay from No 2W Drew in 6 loads cut part No 4E 22 Sat Finis cutting No 4E } Went to B cocked hay No 4E rain & raked hay & Laying hay loft floor 23 Sun Fine No preaching Wood's Ad Jim Earl {illegible} R Bell 24 Mo Cut part No 5E Drew in 2 loads from No 4E rain 25 Tu Bought 8 sheep from J Smith & finis cutting No 5E rain Drew in 1 load hay 26 Wed Drew in 7 loads hay 5 6 off No 5E 1 4E Fine 27 Thu " " 4 " " 1 1/2 " " 2 1/2 " " cut Part No 2E Fine 28 Fri Rain got horses shod at Andersons Killed 1 lamb 29 Sat Went to B helped Buell in AM Drew in 6 loads hay PM Fine 30 Sun Went to brockville Fine + laid part waggon loft floor " Mo 31 Mare broke Rake Finis No 2E cutting Drew in 3 1/2 loads </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. 8 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1876. No of Car. FROM 1st TO Remarks. 1st Aug Drew in 1/2 load hay Cut part barley Fine 2 Wed Went to Lyn to mill 11 bus Wheat Went to B got rake mended cocked up barley 3 Thu Went & got 8 lambs from J Smith Drew in 4 loads barley 3E 4 Fri Finis cutting Barley Drew in 1/2 load grass No 3E Fine Killed 2 lambs 5 Sat Went to B } Pa went to Kingston & got Pigs } Drew in 2 loads Barley 6 Sun Went to B no Preaching at S H 7 Mo Commenced to cut Wheat & swale Start No 4E 2 showers 8 Tu Finis cutting Wheat Cut grass Bound Wheat 9 Wed " Binding " in AM Set. up Wheat Cut Pease in Orchard finis cutting grass 10 Thu Drew in 1/2 load Barley 2 loads grass swale 11 Fri Drew in 9 loads 4 of Peas Orchard, 5 of Wheat No 3E 12 Sat Went to B Finis Wheat & grass No 4E 13 Sun Went to B Mr Lightman at SH 14 Mo Commenced to shingle Cow stable 15 Tu Finis Shingling Went to B nails & shingles 16 Wed Picked Stone from No 2W cut some Oats 17 Thu Finis Picking stone from No 2W & No 5E & finis White Oats No 1E 18 Fri Cut Black Oats P.M Went to B 19 Sat Went to B Bunched up some oats 20 Sun " " " Mr Lightmans Preached </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 187 . No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. 21 Mo Drew in 9 loads Oats 5 Black 4 White 22 Tu Went to Excursion to Wells Island 23 Wed Cut part Western Corn with machine 24 Thu Drew in Western Corn 2 loads 25 Fri Went to Prescott for Grains Fine 26 Sat " " B went to Kingston took Pig to Uncle Alexander 27 Sun " " B Went to Chapel M Bates Preached 28 Mo " " Uncle John Bell's Cut rest W. Corn got ready for Market 29 Tu " " Elginburg Went to B & B McEathr{cut off} funeral cut Part Sweet Corn 30 Wed " Picking Long Blackberries Went to B cut rest of corn little field 31 Thu Came home from Kingston Went to Camp meeting cut corn No 1W 1st Fri Went to Camp meeting International 2 Sat Went to B } Pa went to Cleveland, Ohio on account of Uncle James Frasers Death } Cocked up corn 3 Sun Went to Camp Meeting International Mr Lightman at S.H. 4 Mo " " B Cut corn & Bound wheat was cut Ellen & Ely Clyde here 5 Tu " " With the Mistresses Van Luven} Helped Watts thresh cut corn Windy Fine 6 Wed " " " Helped Alfred thresh Drew in 5 X loads W corn Pa got home from Cleveland 7 Thu " " " " T Ran's " Cut 4 Round corn Fine 8 Fri Helped Simon Buell thresh Killed 2 lambs Picked apples 9 Sat " " " " Went to K A & PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1876 . No of Car. FROM 10 TO 30 Sept Remarks. 10 Sun Went to B A& PM , Mr Wright, R Bell, G McKay G & W Wood here 11 Mo Went to Prescott for Grains cut corn dug Potatoes 12 Tu " " Brockville Finis cutting Western corn No 2E commenced to cut Buckwheat No 2E } Indian corn No 1W 13 Wed " " Divasun Cut Buckwheat & Bound it fine 14 Thu " " J Smith & got 4 lambs finis Binding Buckwheat cut Pop corn rain 15 Fri " " B twice with wood 2/3 of a cord $4.00 each Picnic at Rows corner dug Potatoes 16 Sat " " B Raked up corn Fixed Picket fence g got Baileys Elevators 3 different ones 17 Sun " " " A& PM Mr McDougall at S.H 18 Mo " " J Stewarts to Thresh took Stone with Elevator out of Orchard 19 Tu " " S. Mountain Alva & Jenny, dug out stone Orchard misty & drizzly all day 20 Wed " " Prescott for Grains I cut wood for Mifs Stewart 21 Thu " " Selling Elevators To am & Pa " " " " " 22 Fri " " " " Alva came home from Mountain with Olive 23 Sat " " B to Market Cocked up Corn No 2E fine & warm 24 Sun " " B no one at schoolhouse 25 Mo " " B 1 load Wood for sheilds Uncle Francis here commenced to dig E Rose Fine 26 Tu " " B Jenny Alida & Jessia Render Came home Rain 27 Wed " " Maitland stone lifters Rain dug Potatoes 28 Thu " " Kingston Jessia Render Vet, Wood & I got up Helped D Simpson thresh rest of Pumpkins 29 Fri " " D Simpson AM Threshed at home PM 30 Sat Finished threshing cleaned up floor spread Buckwheat </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1876 . No of Car. FROM 1st TO Remarks. 1st Oct Sun Went to Brockville, Mr Wright at S.H 2 Mo Dug Potatoes Early Rose Fine 3 Tu Dug Early Rose Finis } Commenced Chili's Went to B 4 Wed Dug Chili's Fine Went to Lodge 5 Thu Dug Chili Potatoes Windy, Fine 6 Fri " " " Rain AM & evening 7 Sat Went to Brockville Dug 6 rows Chili's Grandma Fraser & Uncle John Fraser here 8 Sun Snow Snow & Rain R Bell here 9 Mo Went to Prescott with Uncle John & Grandma Fraser Picked up load Early Rose's Dug 10 rows Chilis 10 Tu Went to Brockville 71 bus Early Rose's Finis digging Drew in 20 bus small ones Early 11 Wed Went to Brockville 20 bus 10 Chili's 10 Early Roses Windy Finis drawing in Potatoes 12 Thu " " " Drew in corn Uncle J Fraser came here from Syracuse Fine 13 Fri Pa Ma Maggy & Uncle J Fraser went to South Mountain Boiled Pig Feed 14 Sat Husked corn Rain Frost at night Snow 15 Sun Snow Cold Wind, no preaching at SH 16 Mo Cold wind & snow morning very dark & Rain at night husked corn Boild Pig Feed 17 Tu Pa & Ma came home from Mountain husked corn 18 Wed Drew off large stones from No 1E west side Commenced to Plow w side No 1E 19 Thu Plowed at No 1E got in mangolds & Beets Went to mill 16 bus 20 Fri " " " " " Carrots </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No.____ Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 187 . No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. 21 Sat Went to B I went to Belleville 22 Sun " " " Mr Wright at S-H 23 Mo " " " Finis No 1E west side split corn ridges Drew off Potato tops 24 Tu " " " Finish corn ridges commenced to plow No 1W 25 Wed " " " with Uncle James Bell Plowed No 1W cold & windy 26 Thu " " mill hog feed Plowed No 1W 18 bus 27 Fri " " " for feed Plowed no little field 28 Sat " " B Plowed Corn spring & lumber waggons 29 Sun " " " Mr Crozier at S-H 30 Mo Drew off big stones from Orchard Plowed at No 1W 31 Tu Finis No 1W & little field filled up holes in Orchard misty 1st Nov Commenced to Plow Orchard & take out stone husked corn Lower Barn rain 2 Thu Plowed & Picked up stone in Orchard Fine Rain at night 3 Fri " " " " " " " Rain 4 Sat Went to B I went to mill 20 bus hog feed 2 wheat 5 Sun Went to B Mr McDougall at S-H 6 Mo " " " Load of wood for Shields Plowed in Orchard 7 Tu " " " Load of Potatoes 20 bus Ha{illegible} 10 bus Ed{illegible} 8 Wed Went to B PM Cut wood for Miss Stewarts in woods with Saw AM 9 Thu Cleaned out cow stable put corn in crib </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> (Bk. 28.) No. _____ Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 187 . No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. 10 Fri Sawed Wood for Mifs Stewarts AM cleaned up lower barnyard PM 11 Sat Went to B 1 load wood 12 Sun " " " Made Mr Pane at S-H 13 Mo " " " Made door for Barn Fine & warm 14 Tu " " Mill 16 bus hog feed 13 Buckwheat Killed 2 spring Pigs 15 Wed Cut up & salted Pig's cleaned up yard 16 Thu Went to B J & J & B. Bell here Fine 17 Fri Went " B " " " " " " & I went to B & Morristown 18 Sat " " " Boiled 2 pots feed 19 Sun " " " Mr Crozier at S-H 20 Mo " " " & down to south mountain with J & J & Bowan Lizzie Bell Jenny & I Went to Lyn to Mill 21 Tu " " " 2 loads of Wood 22 Wed " " " 1 " " " rain 23 Thu Came home from South Mountain 24 Fri Dug around big stones in Orchard J & J & B. Bell went home 25 Sat Drew off 8 load stone from Orchard commenced to Plow S half of No 3E 26 Sun Went to B A & PM Mr Wright at S-H. F. Bell here 27 Mo Killed 3 Pigs Went to Wood's Fine 28 Tu Went to B market, cut up & salted hogs 29 Wed Went to B Took Lizzie Bell in Banked up house Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train, Fine Conductor, Fraser 1876 . No of Car. FROM 30 Nov TO 19 Dec Remarks. <pre>30 Thu Put Glass in front of Stoop, made air pipe for Mifs Stewarts Cold </pre> 1st Frit Went out to Hall's for 2 year old colt cold & windy 2 Sat " to B to Market, Mutton & Potatoes 3 Sun cold & Windy 4 Mo Went to Commons with Jenny cut hole through floor Boarded up lower Barn shead E 5 Tu Came home from " Went to Prescott 6 Wed Went to B Husked corn Windy 7 Thu Husked corn & drew up stalks & corn R Bell here fine 8 Fri Went to B 1 load hay for Mr Bigg 9 Sat " " " market fixed little stable & sheds 10 Sun " " " Cold 11 Mo Sawed wood in front of house cold 12 Tu Banked up shead with Buckwheat straw drilled at stone 13 Wed Went to B drilled stone Windy 14 Thu Put Wood in Woodhouse Warm & Fine 15 Fri Put Double windows in our room, husked am Put out rest of straw 16 Sat Very cold & stormy all day 17 Sun Thermometer 15 Deg belo Zero no Sud sleighing at home all day 18 Mo Split Wood in Woodhouse 19 Tu Went to B split Wood </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December & January (Bk. 28.) No. 12 - 1 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1876-7 . No of Car. FROM 20 Dec 76 TO 8th Jan 1877 Remarks. 20 Wed Pa went to South Mountain Fine 21 Thu Fixed up fence at Orchard Poor Sleighing 22 Fri Killed geese 22 Fri Covered poles with hay in hen house } Went to swamp for Chimney pole } Alva Went to Sharpton Fine 23 Sat Went to B market Cold but fine 24 Sun " " Wood's vet got hurt on 21st S. Walker ^ Allen Mclean here 25 Mo " " B for a load of People AM & PM Fine 26 Tu " Out to Slab street for Wood 1 load 27 Wed " to B 1 load Wood Sold 1 cord $2.00 Uncle Francis Bell here 28 Thu " " J Smiths 1 load Birch 29 Fri " " B Birch $2.75 Uncle Francis Bell went to B 30 Sat Heavy snowstorm roads all Blocked 31 Sun Fine & cold very little travel Jan 1st 1877 . Went to B Pa went to Rows corners Fine 2 Tu Went to Cummins with Jenny for a class music cold & windy 3 Wed Went to Spencerville & back to McGuin's cold & windy 4 Thu Went to B came home J Smith here cold 5 Fri Pa went to Port Elgin to see about feed Fine 6 Sat Went to B Got 1 load of wood from McKenzie A & E McGuin here & McNish Fine 7 Sun R Bell Here Very stormy & bad roads 8 Mo Went to B drew hop poles stormy </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1877 . No of Car. FROM 9 Jan TO 28 Remarks. 9 Tu Went to Edwardsburg got 40 bus feed Warm & Fine 10 Wed Alva came home Archie Bell here School meeting Fine 11 Thu Road drifted bad at night P Heck here 12 Fri Went to B cold " " went away 13 Sat " " " very stormy in PM Archie went to B stayed cold 14 Sun Stayed at home very bad roads 15 Mo Boiled feed for hog's cold 16 Tu Boiled feed for hogs stormy & cold 17 Wed Went to R Findley's Funeral 18 Thu Went to Woods. Fine & Warm 19 Fri Pa & Ma went to B Dalton's Fine 20 Sat Went to B Got 2 pigs Fine 21 Sun " " Annie Houstons Funeral Brown Hiefer calved 22 Mo " " B got horses shod Fine 23 Tu " " Edwardsburg at night 1 load for T ran Fine 24 Wed Smoked meat Pa came home 25 Thu " " Places 1 load Hard wood Sold $2.00 M & P went to Uncle J Fraser's 26 Fri " " B " " " " 27 Sat " " & got 1 load of Wood & took it to B Fine & Warm 28 Sun Stormed at night - very fine rest of day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> (Bk. 28.) No. 2 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM 29 Jan TO Remarks. 29 Mo Pa & Ma came home from Mountain Boiled feed & smoked meat Fine 30 Tue Went to Slab Street Paid Place for Wood Fine 31 Wed " " B McLean's got 1 load maple 1st " " B Wood got 1 load 2 Fri " " " " " " " Drew up 2 loads straw commenced to feed cattle 3 Sat " " " Market, Pork 4 Sun " " B } 5 Mo Sold Brown 3 year old Heifer & calf Earl 5 Mo " " Dublin got teeth pulled 6 Tu " " " Jenny " " 7 Wed " " lodge cleaned up 14 bus Wheat Fine 8 Thu " " Lyn to Mill 14 bus " Merrickville V.M & C Wood. J. M. & John Fraser 9 Fri " " Lecture at Merrickville got 25 bus corn feed Boiled hog feed Fine 10 Sat " " B Came home Fine 11 Sun " " " Mrs Simpson died 12 Mo " " Dublin Boiled feed 13 Tu " " hear Alfleck lecture at lodge Mrs Simpson Funeral 14 Wed " " Greenbush & 5 ml's further NW to assesors Fine 15 Thu " " Brockville 1 load Wood P. & M to McGuins 16 Fri P & M came home Boiled hog feed 17 Sat Went to Lyn & B A & PM cold </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feburary & March (Bk. 28.) No. 2 & 3 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM 18 Feb TO 9 March Remarks. 18 Sun Went to B & to McGuin's Fine 19 Mo " " Manhard's swamp with Simon Buell Pa Commenced assesay Fine 20 Tu " " " " " " " Fine 21 Wed " " Lodge Boiled pigfeed skinned ewe Fine 22 Thu " " Brockville 23 Fri Boiled feed Fine 24 Sat Went to B, Fine Boiled feed 25 Sun " " " & Reid's S - H White sow had 7 Pigs al died 26 Mo " " Lyn got grist 14 bus Wheat 27 Tu " " B got Post Office Order Boiled feed Fine 28 Wed " " Wood's with colt breaking in commmenced Hot bed 129 Thu Drew 4 loads manure 3E had 2 lambs 230 Fri Rain nearly all day made whippletree 3 Sat Went to B Boiled feed Fine 4 Sun Snow in AM at home 5 Mo Went to B with J Stewart moving G Bennington & E McKay here 6 Tu " " Cold & windy 7 Wed Went to Lyn with Buggy got spring mended 8 Thus Boiled feed Rain nearly all day 9 Fri Snowed rained & disagreeable all day very wet </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. 3 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM 10th TO 29 March Remarks. 10 Sat Went to B Husked corn made trough Fine & Cold 11 Sun Went to B to hear Affleck 12 Mo " " Edwardsburg & to B 13 Tu Came home from " " got 20 bus 14 Wed Chug heifer nearly dead got Robinson 15 Thu Made pen for Calves Boiled feed 16 Fri Got load of wood 3/4 Fine wt 1/2 17 Sat Went to B to Market Pork got sugar {illegible} 18 Sun " " " & Daltons 19 Mo Drew out 3 loads manure Jenny came from Kin 20 Tu " up 5 " stone for ashhouse Went to Keelers T Bell gr here 21 Wed Boiled feed for hogs cold & storming soft went to oyste sugar party 22 Thu Dapple calved Went to B. Black sow pigged 6 came all dead 23 Fri Went to Commins, Black sow pigged 24 Sat Came home from } Fine 25 Sun Bad Road's R Bell here Fine 26 Mo Helped Frew move. Rain 27 Tu Drew 2 loads hay for horses Rain 28 Wed Stormy Dapple calved 29 Thu Fine Frisky " " </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM March 30 TO April 18 Remarks. 30 Fri Went to D. Simpsons sale Simpson Sam Orpha & Snide sink 31 Sat Went to B to Market with Ma meat Rose Calved 1st Sun Uncle J Bell & Robert here 2 Mo Pa went to New Dublin made hotbeds 3 Tu Went to B got 10 bus western corn made another hotbed 4 Wed Boiled feed for hogs Cherry calved 5 Thu Piled manure in Barnyard Straightened up posts between Little orchard & field 6 Fri Smoked meat gip calved 7 Sat Went to B to market meat 8 Sun " " " Fine Bess calved 9 Mo " " " Washed & oiled Double harness 10 Tu Pa went to Kingston got 2 bus grain seed & 1 bos Raisins & came home Oiled single harness 11 Wed Went to B got 2 sacks salt Drew off stone orchard Fine 12 Thu Cleaned up Wheat Oats pease barley Fine 13 Fri Got stone off Orchard Big ones Fine 14 Sat Went to B market Blasted big stone Fleck calved Fine 15 Sun Went to B & Daltons Fine 16 Mo Went to Lyn got grist & Wheat cleaned {illegible sowed salt 17 Tu Commenced springs Work sowed Wheat No 1W Fine 18 Wed Commenced to plow No 4E } Finis No 1W Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April & may (Bk. 28.) No. 4 & 5 Train, _______ Conductor,Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM 19 April TO 8 May Remarks. 19 Thu Rained most all day Plowed in P.M 4E 20 Fri " " " " Roads bad & muddy 21 Sat Went to B. Snowed in forenoon 22 Sun Went to Reids S-H 23 Mo Commenced to draw manure Orchard 24 Tu Drawed manure Went to Port Elgin 25 Wed " " " Commenced to plow orchard got poles for Elevator 26 Thu Plowed & spread manure in Orchard Went to B 27 Fri " & harrowed orchard ridged outfor hart Plowed at No 4E 28 Sat Went to B Plowed at No 4E Rain PM 29 Sun Bad roads Fine day {illegible several words} 30 Mo Finis ridging & marking potato ground Plowed at No 4E 1st may Finis Plowing no 4E Went to B & Dublin Planted potatoes in orchard 2 Wed Planted Potatoes, commenced to plow No 5E 3 Thu Sowed & harrowed No 4E Oats 14 bus finis potatoes 4 Fri Sowed & harrowed No 1E 10 bus Barley 5 Sat Went to B } got off stone & rolled No 4E } seeded & harrowed No 1E 6 Sun Fine R. Bell & Mr Earl here 7 Mo Rolled & finished No 1E AM } Plowed at No 5E 8 Tu Plowed at No 5E } Geo & Jake Bell here {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. 5 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM 9th TO 28 May Remarks. 9 Wed Plowed at No 5E Fine 10 Thu Finished No 5E Plowing } Harrowed 5E 11 Fri Harrowed No 5E Went to Can{illegible} ground Morristown 12 Thu Sat Went to B } Finished Harrowing No 5E 13 Fri Sun Went to Brockville 14 Sat Mo Rolled No 5E } Drew manure & plowed part no little field 15 Sun Tu Went to Prescott graind took Mr Lucas to Maitland } Finis plowing harrow & ridgeing little field } G & J Bell here 16 Mo Wed } Plowed a peice {sic} on Miss Stewarts little field sowed carrots planted corn Potatoes 17 Thu Harrowed & sowed & rolled peice on Stewarts } Drew out 15 loads Manure No 3E 18 Fri Drew out 16 loads manure Killed calf, altered boar pig Arch Bell here 19 Sat Went to B Drew out 8 loads manure got mare shod 20 Sun Went to Reads S.H. Bob Arch & I went to McGuins 21 Mo Sowed mangolds Commenced to plow No 3 {illegible} side Spread Manure 22 Tu Went to J Mcleans Wedding & Mrs Bates funeral plowed 23 Wed plowed & harrowed No 5 south side 24 Thu Finis harrowing No 5 Marked out planted tonight 25 Fri Planted 23 bus small Early Rose & Chilis south side No 3 26 Sat Went to B Planted sweet corn cabbage tomatoes Rain 27 Sun Went to B A & PM D {illegible} here 28 Mo Pa went to Dublin, Planted corn No 3E </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877. . No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. 29 Tu Planted Western Corn No 3E Uncle J Fraser & Aunt Annas here 30 Wed Commenced to plow for western corn Went to Dublin 31 Thu Plowed & sowed & harrowed corn ground 1st May Tu } Went to B Finis corn Uncle J & Aunt Annas home 2 Sat Went to B. com commenced to cultivate orchard 3 Sun Went to Reids 4 Mo Pa went to Dublin, sheared sheep Planted corn little field 5 Tu Hoed Potatoes & Tomatoes Rolled Western corn over again 6 Wed Tore down & laid up fence between Buckwheat field & Nos 4 & 5 7 Thu hoed & cultivated Potatoes Orchard 8 Fri Tore down & fixed up Line fence between McNish's Went to Prescott grains 9 Sat Went to B Hoed Potatoes Orchard 10 Sun High Wind & Rain 11 Mo Commenced Road Work Cultivated carrots beets corn mangolds 12 Tu Finis road work Fine 13 Wed Hoed & cultivated Potatoes Orchard } Carrie Blanchard here 14 Thu " H Finished cultivating Potatoes 15 Fri Went to Prescott bus 25 grains } Hoed potatoes } went to Earls raising 16 Sat " " B Picked Potato bugs </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June & July (Bk. 28.) No. 6 & 7 Train, Work Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM 17 June TO 6 July Remarks. 17 Sun Went to Reids, Went to McGuins with Carrie Blanchard 18 Mo Commenced to Plow for Buckwheat No 2E Finis Plowing orchard 19 Tue Plowed at No 2E Commenced to cultivate Potatoes & corn No 3E 20 Wed " " " " Finis, Cultivated No 3E 21 Thu Sowed & harrowed in Buckwheat rain 22 Fri Went to Prescott grains Hilled Potatoes 23 Sat " " B Finis hilling potatoes orchard 24 Sun " " Division rom Mr Lewis 25 Mo " " " Uncle Wesy McKechnie Ella & Rob here } Put Paris green on potatoes 26 Tu Pa & Ma went to Niagara " " " Went to B } Hoed corn No 3E 26 Helped Earl raise barn 27 Wed Finis corn commenced Potatoes 28 Thu " Potatoes, Cultivated Western corn 29 Fri Went to Prescott hoed in little field 30 Sat Hilled Potatoes & corn Potatoes Finis plowing 1st Sun Went to Camp ground above Brockville 2 Mo Hoed & Hilled Corn & Potatoes Fine 3 Tu Pa & Ma returned from Niagara } R & Ella here Uncle W Mc } Finis 3E Potatoes 4 Wed Put on Paris green on Potatoes 5 Thu Hoed Cabbage Carrots Beets mangolds 6 Fri Put Paris green on Potatoes Went to Prescott Went to Camp ground </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM 7th July TO Remarks. 7 Sat Uncle Wm & nellie went to B hoed corn Fine 8 Sun Went to B. A & PM Jenny went to B & started at night to Charlottetown 9 Mo Built peice Picket fence at house 10 Tu Put Paris Green on Potatoes No 3E 11 Wed Commenced to cut hay No 3E Fine 12 Thu Cut peice for Mifs Stewart Rain 13 Fri Tore down & Built - past lane fence Raked & put up hay 14 Sat Went to B Finis putting up hay 15 Sun Went to Reids S-H Mr Philp } R Bell here 16 Mo Drew in 11 oads hay from No 3E in large upper barn White sow had 11 pigs 10 lived mow in small upper barn 17 Tu Drew in 2 " " " " finis Drew in 1 load Mifs Stewart 18 Wed Went to Prescott grains took 1 load cut hay Cheese to B 19 Thu Drew in Miss hay 1 stack & Barn bull 20 Fri Finis cutting No 2E cocked up hay 21 Sat Went to B. Drew in 3 loads No 2E 22 Sun Went to Reids S - H 23 Mo Finis No 2E Cousin F. Belll here Fine drew in 5 loads commen No 2W 24 Tu Went to Picnic at McLeans . Finis cutting No 2W 25 Wed Drew in 2 loads 2W Went to Prescott 26 Thu Finis No 2W Drew in 6 loads got horses shod </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July & August (Bk. 28.) No. _____ Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 187 . No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. 27 Fri Went to Huckleberry swamp 28 Sat " " " B to {illegible}cked 29 Sun " " Reids S-H & to Maitland {illegible} 30 Mo " " B. Commenced Wheat No 1W 31 Tu " " " With gerry sold hom cut wheat Fine 1st Aug Cut Barley no !E Finis cutting Wheat 2 Thu Raked & cocked Barley very warm warm Fine 3 Fri Drew in 10 loads Barley 1E & 3 Wheat 1W Fine 4 Sat Finis Drawing in Wheat Went to B Fine Wind 5 Sun Went to B & to Reids 6 Mo Pa went to Dublin pulled Peas Raked wheat 7 Tu Went to Brady's & got 7 lambs $2.00 McGraws 3 2.50 each 8 Wed Pa & Ma went to Commins, cut swale grass 9 Thu Cut oats No 4E Fine Went to B 10 Fri Cut oats No 5E & Barley cocked up cut " " Buells machine 11 Sat Drew in 5 loads oats 4E Went to B 12 Sun Went to Wrights corner & Reids 13 Mo Drew in 3 loads oats & 1 hay 1 Pease 4E 14 Tu " " 7 " " No 5E 15 Wed " " 3 " " " 3 from Mifs Stewarts </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. _____ Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM Aug 16 TO 4 Sept Remarks. 16 Thu Helped Mr Mott Thresh rain cut swale 2E & 3E 17 Fri Rain Pulled Beans & Weeds Black sow pigged 2 18 Sat Went to B Drew in 2 loads Barley Finis harvest 19 Sun " Out to Quarterly meeting Maple Grove E McGuin here rain PM rain 20 Mo " " Alex Bay & Wells Island excursion Fine 21 Tu Pulled Weeds from Beans & carrots Drew 1 load grass 22 Wed Helped John Henry Thresh Went to Prescott 15 Fine 23 Thu " " " " AM 24 Fri Got out posts Went to Camp ground 25 Sat Commenced to build picket fence Orchard 26 Sun Went to Reids & to Qarter national campground 27 Mo Worked at fence Mifs Commins came here 28 Tu " " " James H Bell & Ashford here 29 Wed " " " Fine Went to Prescott grains 25 bus 30 Thus " " " Helped R Earl Commenced to cut Buckwheat thresh PM 31 Fri Helped C Seeley thresh & J McLean cut Buckwheat 1st Sat " " " " Pa went to Dublin Worked at fence 2 Sun " " Reids Fine 3 Mo Finis Picket Fence Orchard 4 Tu Went to B A & PM went to Lyn grist wheat Hannah Bell here Commenced to cut corn H Bell here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM 5th TO 23rd Sept Remarks. 5 Wed Went to B market grains Prescott & Lyn mill wheat 5 Wed Went to Prescott } Pa went to & returned from Kingston 6 Thu Went to B Cut corn Mr T Wood & family here {illegible} 7 Fri Cut & Bound Western Corn 8 Sat Went to B JH Bell & Ashford went home finis Cutting corn No 3W 9 Sun Went to B & Reids Fine 10 Mo Commenced & plow No 4E } & cut corn western 3E 11 Tu Plowed & Cut Western Corn 13 Wed Went to Prescott fair Fine 14 Thu Finis Western Corn Hannah Bell went home Uncle John & Annas here 15 Fri Went to Edwardsburg got 40 Bus feed Plowed } Commenced to cut Corn in {illegible} 16 Sat Finis Cutting Corn No 3E Finis Plowing No 4E Fine 17 Sun Went to Reids R Bell here 18 Mo Sowed & Harrowed No 4E with Rye 9 bus Commenced to dig Potatoes Orchard heavy wind & rain 18 Tu Dug Potatoes Orchard 19 Wed " " Went to B 1 load Onions I worked at Race course for Plunkets 20 Thu " " " I went to the fair at R Pa went to K with Onions 21 Fri " " Pa came home from Kingston at Uncle Wms Went to & {illegible} 22 Sat " " at Wm Samuel's & J Blanchards Went to R Corn Picnic Came home 23 Sun Went to Daniel Shipman's home & to Maitland </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September & October (Bk. 28.) No. 7 & 8 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM 24 Sept TO 13 Oct Remarks. 24 Mo Uncle J Fraser & Aunt Annas went home Pa went to B & Edwardsburg Dug Potatoes 25 Tu Dug Potatoes R Bell here RM Bell here T Fine Pa came home Edwardsburg 26 Wed " " " Cut Clover No 3E 27 Thu Finis Potatoes Orchard Commenced them No 3E Went to B market got scoop & half bushel 27 Jenny came home } Uncle John Bell here rain 28 Fri Drew in 3 loads Buckwheat & 1 load Pumpkins 29 Sat Went to B Lamb & Tomatoes Drew in 3 loads large & 1 of Early Rose Orchard Fine 30 Sun Went to Maitland & Brockville Fine 1st Mo " " " Drew in rest of Potatoes Drew grass Orch put over henhouse wood boards &C Orch 35L13S 2 Tu Went to B AM Drew in Buckwheat PM 3 Wed Fixed stockyard for straw & cleaned up Barnyard Dug Potatoes 4 Thu Cleaned barn & granary henhouse Waggonhouse husked Corn rain A & PM 5 Fri Helped Alfred thresh Fine 6 Sat " " " Commenced to Thresh 7 Sun Went to Reid's S.H. & Maitland 8 Mo Finished Threshing Rain at night 9 Tu Cleaned up 21 bus Wheat Drew in 1 load pumpkins squash Fine 10 Wed Went to Lyn to mill Dug Chilis Fine 11 Thu " " Brockville market Fine " " " 12 Fri " " Edwardsburg. Helped J Earl thresh Alida Jessia John & Tena McTavish here 13 Sat Came home from " " } Went to B. Boiled feed 13 Sat F K I J I J J J James Fraser 1638 case avenue Cleveland Ohio </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM 14th Oct TO 2nd Nov Remarks. 14 Sun Went to Brockville 15 Mo Went to B & to Lyn for grist boiled feed Jessia Alida John & Tena McTavish home Dug potatoes for pigs 16 Tu Pa went to Matilda Dug Potatoes Boiled 2 hogs feed. 17 Wed Dug Early Rose's Boiled 3 pots feed 18 Thu Finis Potatoes, boiled 4 pots feed pulled mangolds 19 Fri Pulled mangolds made step for front door rain most of day 20 Sat Pulled rest of & topped mangolds Fine 21 Sun Went to B & Maitland 22 Mo Drew in mangolds AM Early Roso PM 23 Tu " " Chili's No 3E 24 Wed " " Corn " " " 25 Thu Husked Corn Boiled feed rain A & PM 26 Fri Took 34 bus feed to Woods mill Pulled carrots helped Frew Plaster stable 27 Sat Went to B got in Cabbage Corn &c L field Fine 28 Sun Went to Maitland 29 Mo Went to Prescott 50 bus Barley made cookhouse 30 Tu Went to B A & PM 60 bus potatoes 31 Wed Commenced to plow Orchard husked corn rain 1st Nov Thu Plowed at Orchard Husked Corn went to Algonquin concert of music 2 Fri Rain nearly all day Husked Corn high wind in evening & night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM 3 Nov TO 22 Remarks. 3 Sat Went to B market Plowed P.M. sold Bulll to Stagg $18.00 4 Sun " " Reids S.H 5 Mo Killed 1 hog Finis Plowing orchard Rain PM 6 Tu Cut up & salted hog Put glass front in stoop Snow all over ground Carried corn to crib Fine 7 Wed Helped Alfred Kill hogs com to plowe No 5 Fine 8 Thu Drew in 7 loads Western Corn rain PM 9 Fri Went to B 1 load of wood got 2 pair Boots 1 coarse 1 fine cleaned Barnyard stormy 10 Sat Went to market set up W. corn 11 Sun Went to Maple Grove R & I to M{illegible} Lydia & Jim Fraser here 12 Mo Drew in 9 loads W Corn 13 Tu " " 4 " " " " " 1 " " Clover Plowed 14 Wed " " Another load Clover 5E Plowed PM fine 15 Thu Plowed at 5E got standards for elevators 16 Fri " " " " got at S Buells team PM Fine 17 Sat Finished Plowing No 5E 18 Sun Snow cold 19 Mo Killed 8 hogs Alfred helped Kill them cold 20 Tu Went to B Cu up & salted meat Lydia & Jim Fraser went home 21 Wed Floored & fixed up little Cow stable Went to Maitland E Bissel came home with us 22 Thu Finis cow stable, commenced to make runners for elevator Mr & Mifs Barton here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November & December (Bk. 28.) No. 11 & 12 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM 23 Nov TO Remarks. 23 Fri Finished runners Mr & Miss Barton here Jenny & Mrs McLean went to Smiths 24 Sat Finis Drawing off Stone No 1E 25 Sun Snow & Rain R Bell here 26 Mo Plowed little field Spread manure Fine 27 Tu Commenced to Plow S part No 3E Pa & Ma went to McGuins Mrs Walker dead died 26th 28 Wed Plowed No 3E P & M Came home 29 Thu " " " " Drilled stone 30 Fri Finis Plowing " took out stone W side E 1st Dec Sat Went to B 2 Sun " " Reids & S-H 3 Mo I took maggy & RB & McGuins Went to Mill grist {illegible} bus Buckwheat 15 bus 4 Tu Went to B Came home from Mc's fine & warm 5 Wed Drew out stone No 1E E side rain 6 Thu Went to Capt Wm Stewarts funeral snow 7 Fri Drew out stone out of the ground Frozen ground rough roads 8 Sat Went to Brockville 16 bus potatoes 9 Sun " " S-H R Bell here Fine 10 Mo Drawed off stone E side No 1E 11 Tu " " powder fuse caps caps Boiled feed SAM 12 Wed Went to look for Wood got fine & warm good waggoning </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. 13 Thu Went to B got buggy Rain 14 Fri Helped Mott thresh got buggy shafts fixed 15 Sat Helped Mott AM blasted stone 16 Sun Went to S-H & Reids 17 Mo Went to New Dublin schoolhouse Blasted stone 18 Tu Went to Brockville got drills machined Bl 19 Wed Pa started for Mountain, drilled made shelf over pantry 1 {illegible} 20 Thu Went to B got 5 cartridges powder blasted stone 21 Fri Alva started for Kingston } maggy went home with Loverna } blasted stone rain 22 Sat Went to B Broke waggon Pa came home from Mountain 23 Sun Went to S-H Fine 24 Mo Went to B got waggon fixed Fine 25 Tu " " " " Mr & Mrs Wood & Davy Went to Christmas tree 27 Wed Went to Edwardsburg Uncle J Fraser here Went to B Fine 26 Thu Fine Boiling hog feed got box for bed Uncle John Fraser here 28 Fri Went to Commins to sale at 29 Sat Took Uncle John home drove from Commins 30 Su Archie Bell here. Went to Vancamp Church 31 Mo went to hallville to Uncle Sams 1st Tu Mr Snow got w waggon run until 4th of January 1878 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1877 . No of Car. FROM 1st June TO Remarks. 1st Tu Went to Alex Rose's for New Years dinner Cold wind McTavish's folks at uncles in evening 2 Wed Came home from Mountain Cold & stormy 3 Thu Went to Woods Mill grist 16 bus feed Oats pease 4 Fri Went to B A & PM & to Algonquin Boiled feed Snow first sleighing 5 Sat " " " with cutter got Flora shod 6 Sun Maggy & Loverna to Maitland cold Went to Rows Corner 7 Mon Election day went to Rows corner & to B Fine & cold 8 Tu Went to B Ja P James Bell {illegible} here Drew off stone Went to sugar Party 9 Wed Went to school meeting I took sow to J Raths softer 10 Thu Drew off stone No 1E AM went to B PM rained most all day 11 Fri Finis drawing off big stone rain all day 12 Sat Brought sow home Alva {illegible} Rine 13 Sun Went to Reids had prayer meeting at house PM 14 Mo Went to Wrights & bought piece of wood 15 Tu " " " B got axes social at Simpsons 16 Wed Went to swamp Broke sleigh 17 Thu " " " 1 small load Very fine 18 Fri " " " " " mild & Pleasant Fine 19 Sat Went to B sleighing used up very warm & mild 20 Sun " " Rows Corner Prayermeeting </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1878 . No of Car. FROM 21st Jan TO Remarks. 21 Mo Went to B Rain near all day 22 Tu " " swamp with waggon Warm & fine 23 Wed Very Cold & windy snow drifting all day 24 Thu Went to Swamp & to Edwardsburg with waggon cold 25 Fri Went to B had social in evening sleet & wind 26 Sat " " " Pa & Ma went to K at night Snow got dispatch Uncle Francis 27 Sun Very Very Fine & warm went to Jos Stewarts 28 Mo Went to swamp 2 loads wood Fine & cold 29 Tu Went to swamp 2 loads A Bell here 30 Wed " " " 1 " Fine & cold 31 Thu " " " " Went to Algonquin W & cold 1st Fri Boiled feed for hogs Windy & Cold 2 Sat Drew 1 load wood went to B 3 Sun Uncle W McKechnie here went to Algonquin Fine 4 Mo " " " went away Drew 3 loads straw Fine 5 Tu Went to Sharpton went out with Al Miller Fine 6 Wed At Uncle Johns spent evening at Aunt Catherines Fine 7 Thu Went to Aunt Catherines Fine 8 Fri Light snow & Rain froze at Aunt Catherines 9 Sat Strong Wind at Aunt Catherines Went to Market </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 2 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1878 . No of Car. FROM TO Remarks. 10 Sun Drifted blowed & stormy at a.C & {illegible} 11 Mo Went to Uncle Alexanders 12 Tu Went to Mr Clydes sith Geo Bell 13 Wed At Uncle Alex witn to Collins Bay & back to U.J. 14 Thu At U J's Went to Protracted meeting Went to U.W's Mr McCarthy: 15 Fri Francis Bell took me to Napanee 16 Sat At JB Blanchards J Clark & Uncle J Bell's 17 Sun at U.J.B. Went to Hamburg Church 18 Mo Went to A Downeys to tea meeting Mrs J Earl died 19 Tue At U. Wm Bell's Fine 20 Wed Went to Napanee with Uncle Sam Fine 21 Thu At JB Blanchards Rain Cyrus Earl died 22 Fri " " " " rain near all Day 23 Sat Went to J Clarks & Back to U Williams Fine 24 Sun Wen tto Mowen Church with U Wm Back with U. Sam 25 Mo at Uncle Sams Went to missionary meeting showery 26 Tue At Uncle Sams went to Protracted meeting W. Wood arm cut off MacCutyras corner Flora McEwan died 27 Wed Came down to A.C with Luke Sharpe Drew straw 3 loads Roads soft 28 Went to Benningtons & U.J's to Protracted meeting </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. 3 Train, _______ Conductor,_________1877 . No of Car. FROM 5th TO 23rd Sept Remarks. 1st Fri Went to U. Wm & Alex & down to Collins Bay Fine 2 Sat Came home went to Brockville A Bell came down to B rain at night 3 Sun At Prayer meeting morning Went to Wood's 4 Mo Pa went to Dublin cut wood Boiled feed Drew up posts No 1E E Pt 5 Tu Went to Dicksons & got 36 Posts Went to Oyster supper at halls Fine 6 Wed " " " " " 31 Went to Mrs Milks Funeral F & soft 7 Thu Drew out 6 loads manure Pa went to Mountain Fine & warm 8 Fri " " 7 " " A Bell here roads bad Very warm & fine 9 Sat Sawed chopped & split wood very warm & fine But {illegible} 10 Sun Went to Reids Roads almost impassible 11 Mo Cut Wood Boiled feed went to Maitland necktie social 12 Tu Cut Wood Rain P.M. Mr & Mrs Philp here fine AM 13 Wed Rain & snow Most all day Cleaned Pigpen Cut wood. Emptied 1 pork barrel H 14 Thu Went to B R Bell here Fine Boiled feed smoked meat 15 Fri Worked at Church foundation PM split wood AM fine 16 Sat Went to B. I helped at Church foundation fine 17 Sun Went to Reids S. H 18 Mo Went to B Drew 1 load stone basement Church spread manure 19 Tu Pa & Jenny went to Mountain split wood, made Hotbed Rain & snow 20 Wed Helped Mr McLean saw wood cold Wind fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. 4 5 Train, _______ Conductor,_________1878 . No of Car. FROM 28th Feb {sic} TO 19 May Remarks. 29 Tu Took 28 bus feed to Woods Fine 30th Commenced assessing 1st May Finis plowing No 2E W. side Loverna quit teaching took her home Worked at S.H. fence 2 Thu Worked at S. H. fence Fine Boiled feed {illegible} 3 Fri Plowed Potato ground & Pease No 5E & No 4 SS rain Fine PM 4 Sat Plowed at No 1E ES went to B Rain 5 Sun Went to Quarterlyh Meeting Algonquin Fine AM Rainy PM 6 Mo Went to B & Moved Uncle W Fraser's stuff to house sold Gyp's calf $2.50 Plowed at No 1E E side 7 Tu Sowed 8 bus wheat No 3E S.S. Harrowed over twice Rain 8 Wed Sowed grass & Clover seed No 3E SS Plowed No 1E ES } Harrowed at No 3E sowed Peas No 4E 9 Thu Rain AM Plowed P.M. No 1 E ES 10 Fri Finis Plowing No 1E ES & harrowing No 3E SS grass seed & wheat Harrowed Potato ground No 5E rain shower 11 Sat Went to B. Drew 6 loads manure ridged up Potato ground No 5E Aft Alf Davis died 12 Sun Went to B Rain & hail 13 Mo Drew 1 load Brick for Church Went to Affie Alfie Davis's funeral Uncle J Bell here 14 Tu Planted Potatoes Fine 15 Wed Sowed 14 bus Peas & oats No 2E Fine 16 Thu Finish harrowing No 2E ES Rolled Wheat & Oats & Peas Fine 17 Fri Sowed 14 bus Black Oats No 1E ES Harrowed over 3 times Fine 18 Sat Harrowed & Rolled No 1E ES Drew off 3 loads stone 19 Sun Went to Reids A. Bell here Fine X harrowed wheat ground </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May & June (Bk. 28.) No. 5. 6 Train, _______ Conductor,___________1878 . No of Car. FROM 20 May TO 8th June Remarks. 20 Mo Drew 10 loads manure 5 E Rain 21 Tu Drew 13 loads manure No 5E Rain & wind 22 Wed " 15 " " " " " Went to Bissels Fine 23 Thu " 16 " " " " 24 Fri " 7 " " " " Went to B & got Aunt Alida & Lydia 25 Sat Took Aunt Alida & Lydia to Prescott Spread manure Plowed No 5E Fine 26 Sun Light Shower PM fine rest of day 27 Mo Plowed at No 5E corn ground Fine Am } heavy shower P.M Spreading manure 28 Tu Finis Plowing No 5E shower 29 Wed Harrowed & marked out corn ground Fine 30 Thu Commenced to plant corn & plow No 2W. S. Fine 31 Fri Plowed at No 2E.W.S. Planted Corn Fine 1st Sat June } Finis No 2 .... Sowed Barley & oats & Peas Went to B Planting Corn 2 Sun Took R Bell & Archie to McGuin Fine 3 Mo Picked off stone & rolled No 2E. WS. Went to B Planted corn Finis 4 Tu Plowed at No 3W C went to Robertson's Fine 5 Wed Finis Plowing W. corn ground & Picked off stones Went to Maitland Fine 6 Thu Hoed Potatoes & Cultivated Potatoes & Beans Little field Fine 7 Fri Finis Potatoes & corn little field thinned mangolds rain at night 8 Sat Went to B got horses shod hoed Beans finis assessing Pa & Powell Sat </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1878 . No of Car. FROM 9 TO 28 Remarks. 9 Sun Sylvester Earl & F. Rose here R Bell here Fine 10 Mo Sowed Western Corn No 5E assessors Commenced to make up books 11 Tu " " Fine 3W 7 bus Went to B got 1 bus more corn 12 Wed Finis sowing & Rolling W. Corn Looked for heifer Lost from Dixon lot Rain 13 Thu Drew Rails for fence 1 & 2 W & lane Fine 14 Fri Fixed up fence (Line) found heifer fine & warm hoed beans &c 15 Sat Went to B Fred McKechnie here Cut Rye No 4E Fine 16 Sun Went to B & Algonquin A & R Bell here Fine 17 Mo Commenced to cultivate Potatoes No 5E bo{illegible} Finis making up Assessors Fine 18 Tu Picked Potato Bugs Mr Ward here Fine Cocked up Rye 19 Wed P Hoed & cultivated Potatoes & corn 20 Thu Commenced Road Work R. Stewart roadmaster Went to B Fine 21 Fro Drew in 4 loads Rye " at road 22 Sat Finis road work Went to B 23 Sun Went to B Mr Douglas preached 11 AM addresses PM 24 Mo Plowed for Buckwheat 2 teams No 4E rain 25 Tu " " " sowed & harrowed 4E " rain 26 Wed Rolled 4E Helped prepare for Dedication Church Fine 27 Thu Bethel Church Dedicated 30 Fri Hoed Field Potatoes Finis} hoed corn & potatoes little field R Pike here Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1878 . No of Car. FROM 29 June TO 18 July Remarks. 29 Sat Went to B cultivated corn hoed corn hot & Fine 30 Sun Went to Reids R Bell here 1st Mo Went to B Boat races Hanlon wond hoed Corn warm Fine 2 Tu Alva & Jenny went to Mountain Cultivated & hoed corn Built fence Fine 3 Wed Hoed & cutlivated corn Lightning struck in yard & smashed fence telegraph poles 4 Thu Finis Indian corn W Corn hoeing Fine warm 5 Fri Hoed Western Corn Fine 6 Sat Finis hoeing W. Corn } Went to B 7 Sun Went to Hall (S of T) Fine & hot 8 Mo Plowed out Potatoes Put ashes on Western Corn hot 9 Tu Hilled Potatoes Applied Paris Green again hot & Fine 10 Wed Plowed & hilled up dorn heavy wind & rain 11 Thu Helped fix fence Dixon lot hilled corn Fine 12 Fri Finis corn, Hoed beans corn, tomatoes acre &c Fine hot 13 Sat Went to B, Hunted up heifer Filed guards mowing machine warm Fine 14 Sun Went to Bethel Church 1st Sunday's preaching 15 Mo Cut No 1W very warm & fine 16 Tu " part No 1E, W. side Drew in No 1W 5 loads Fine & hot 17 Wed Finis cutting No 1E " " :" No 1E 4 loads Fine & hot 18 Thu Cut part No 3E " " " " " 5 loads </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July & August (Bk. 28.) No. 7 & 8 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1878 . No of Car. FROM 19 July TO 7 August Remarks. 19 Fri Finis cutting No 3E NS Drew in 7 loads Fine & hot 20 Sat Finis drawing in No 3E 5 loads Fine 21 Sun Went to S of B hall Mr Lewis preached Fine 22 Mo " " B got tires set weeded mangolds wind & mist 23 Tu Cut Barley in Orchard Fine 24 Wed Went to Huckleberry Marsh went to Lyn 13 bus Wheat 25 Thu Drew in Barley 4 loads 1 load hay little Orchard Fine windy 26 Fri Got heifer & Geo Daltons Bull " " & wife here Rain all day Planed Pickets SH fence 27 Sat Went to B } Sawed tops off posts SH ground Potatoes $1.50 bus } went after Bull 28 Sun Went to Bethel Church 29 Mo Cut uprights for fence SH Fine worked at fence 30 Tu Went to Market B cut hay 31 Wed Cut hay swale No 4E Went to B Fine lumber for houses T McKechnie here at fences SH 1st Thu Went to Market worked at SH fence helped Mott shower thresh PM 2 Fri Dug potatoes for market cocked hay swale No 4E Killed 2 lambs Rain 3 Sat Went to B Put up 1 necessary house SH cocked hay {illegible} Fine 4 Sun Went to S of T hall Mr Lewis Fine 5 Mo Pa went to Dublin Worked at S.H. S. yard 6 Tu Went to B. Rain. Pa went to Hazelwood S F. McKecknie went home 7 Wed Went to B got Ice Cream for social S of T finis cutting grass & Peas </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. 8 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1878 . No of Car. FROM 8th TO 27th August Remarks. 8 Thu Pa went to J Smiths Rain wed Roots We have had thunder& lightning 9 Tu Fri " " " Prescott 1AM Worked at Job Rain wind Thunder & lightning night very heavy H 10 Wed Sat Went to B built house SH job S Bell & D Ross here Rain 11 Thu Sun Went to Algonquin & McGuins rain thunder & lightning 12 Fri Mo Worked at S.H. Job Fine 13 Sat Tu Went to B J Smith bot Cherry $20 cash Fine 14 Sun Wed Went to Prescott Got Keaper Fine 15 Thu Cut Wheat No 3E Cut Oats for Frew Fine 16 Fri Cut Oats No 2E ES. Cut Frews Wheat Fine thunder shower at night 17 Sat Went to B Drew 1 load wood oak & Elm turned over the Wheat bunches cleaned up S yard 18 Sun Went to B Fine Roads good 19 Mo Drew in 1 loads wheat Cut Oats No 1E ES Mifs Therwood commenced to teach Went to Woods B Fine 20 Tu Finis cutting No 1E ES Cut 3 acres for S Buell 4 for Mott Fine Went to B 21 Wed Turned Oats in Nos 1 & 2 over to dry cloudy Fine 22 Thu Drew in Oats 6 loads No 2E ES 5 loads No 1E ES C McLean helped Fine 23 Fri Raked Wheat field & drew in rakings Wheat & Oats Pa & Ma & Grandma to McGuins Fine 24 Sat Rain, Pa took Gra Fraser Grandma Fraser to Napanee Went to B cut around oats 25 Sun Alva & maggie went to International Camp ground Fine 26 Mo Threshed at A Irelan's Fine 27 Tu " " " " " " Cut Barley Buckwheat & oats No 2E WS X almost every day for a week or over </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1878 . No of Car. FROM 5th TO 23rd Sept Remarks. 28 Wed Cut Oats & Buckwheat for Mott Pa came home got 1 BBl Green Gages Fine rain 8 PM 29 Thu Went to B Market. Helped R Earl thresh AM Turned over grain No 2E WS Fine 30 Fri Went to Prescott 25 bus grains Worked at S H Fine 31 Sat Went to B Drew in 4 loads grain 2E WS Rain at night 1st Sun Went to Hall Mr Lewis Sow pigged 10 live Fine rain at night 2 Mo Helped J Houston thresh AM & J Mclean PM Went to Dublin Plow PM Fine 3 Tue Scraped barnyard Pulled weeds from carrots Pa went to Ernestown rain night 4 Wed Started to Plow for Rye no 2E W WS cleaned barnyard rain 5 Thu Helped Mr McLean AM Plowed PM went to Brockville Pa came home 6 Sat Plowed, Mr McLean here PM all day Fine 7 Sat Went to B Drew 1 load Cheese Uncle Charles Fraser here Fine 8 Sun Went to Bethel Church, Moore preached Fine 9 Mo Uncle John Fraser here Plowed No 2W WS C Fraser away 10 Tu Cut Buckwheat for Mott Fine 11 Wed Rain Helped J. Earl thresh Pa & team & 2 12 Thu Drew 8 loads manure Cut some Buckwheat rain A & PM Rain 13 Fri Sowed Part Rye No 2E WS Drew 3 loads Manure Went to B rainy 14 Sat Went to B Sowed & harrowed Rye 2E WS measured Motts ground 15 Sun Fine Went to B Bethel Church at night R Bell here 16 Mo Cut & Bound Buckwheat Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1878 . No of Car. FROM 17 TO 23rd Sept Remarks. 17 Tu Bound Buckwheat } Election Day M.P. Buell & Fitzsimmons Went to B 18 Wed Finis Binding Buckwheat, Cut W. Corn with Reaper No 5 Mifs Moorhouse Mifs Henderson & Jenny came up home Mountain 19 Thu Bound Corn. Went to Picnic shipmans Grove John & Kate Fralick here Rain 20 Fri Went to B Bound & set up corn Fine 21 Sat Went to B. Kate Bell & J Fralick went home } Archie & Henry Bell here Jenny Mifs Henderson & Mifs Moorhouse went to Mountain 22 Sun Went to Bethel Church Fine 23 Mo Cut & Bound Corn No 5E Fine 24 Tu Rain nearly all day. Went to B for Uncle James H Bell here J Smith here John Bell & wife 25 Wed Went to Robert M Bell's Wedding cut corn Carrie Blanchard here all day fine 26 Thu Cut & Bound Corn } Uncle J & Aunt Ellen James Bell went to B Lowery in morning 27 Fri Finis cutting Corn. Bound W Corn Fine Went to B had Buggy Archie & Henry Bell went home 28 Uncle Wm & Aunt Mary McKecknie & Mrs Beer here Carrie Blanchard went away home Went to B Finis Barley W. Corn 3W 29 Su Went to Bethel Church 7 PM Fine 30 Mo Maggie Wm & Mary went away Pa went to Ottawa Cut corn little field Fine 1st Tu Drew in 6 loads Buckwheat. Went to B Samuel Simpson & wife here Fine 2 Wed Helped Frew thresh, Rain PM Fine AM 3 Thu Went to Market Apples, Drew in 3 loads Buckwheat showered PM Fine rest of day 4 Fri Commenced to Thresh in afternoon Fair wind Fine 5 Sat Finished threshing. J Murphy & J Boland's maching Went to Woods 22 good threshing Fair wind 6 Sun Went to Bethel Church Charlotte & Vet Wood here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1878 . No of Car. FROM 7 TO 26th Remarks. 7 Mo Drew 9 loads Pumpkins Went to B Fine 8 Tu Drew 4 " " " Took 20 bus Buckwheat to Mrs Davie .40 cts per bus {illegible} Mrs & Mr Ward here 9 Wed " " " Rain PM Very high wind with rain 10 Thu Went to Kingston Fair Fine went to Mill 11 Fri Went to Uncle Alexanders Johns Aunt Catherine, Wm's &c Gerry Fraser came up from Mountain } Fine 12 Sat Came home from Kingston Aunt Charlotte Bell & Grandma Fraser came here 13 Sun Went to B & Bethel Church 14 Mo Drew in 2 loads Pumpkins 4 of W. Corn & 2 of corn sweet & yellow Fine 15 Tu Drew 5 loads W. Corn. No 3W Aunt Mary McKechnie here Fine 16 Wed Commenced to dig potatoes S. R. Went to B Fine 17 Thu Dug Dug Potatoes S.R.'s commenced Chili's Fine 18 Fri Dug Chilis in AM Boiled Feed PM Rain 19 Sat Pa came home with 1 load Potatoes from Bishops Mills Boiled feed Snow 20 Sun Went to Bethel Church 21 Mo Went to B with Aunt Charlotte Dug Chilis Fine 22 Tu Dug at Early Rose's Pa went to Prescott Barley Mrs Bissel & Etta here Fine 23 Wed Finished Digging Potatoes Rain 24 Thu Boiled feed & husked corn 25 Fri Drew in Potatoes 50 SR 15 E.R. 20 C 26 Sat Went to B. Jenny went to South Mountain Boiled feed Shut up sow X15 went to Apple Cut at S Milks </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct & November (Bk. 28.) No. 10 & 11 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1878 . No of Car. FROM 27th Oct TO 15 of Novem Remarks. 27 Sun Rainy most all day Chilly Snow at night 28 Mo Went to B 29 bus Potatoes @ 50 cts Per bus Boiled feed Pulled mangolds Fine 29 Tu Drew in 175 bus of Mangolds Fine 30 Wed Rain most all day Boiled feed } sorted apples Shut up pigs off old sow 31 Thu " " " " Wheeled in 1 1/2 bus Shorthorn & 9 bus white carrots 10 bus Beets Boiled feed 1st Fri Pa went to B Court of Revision Cut wood P{illegible} Boiled feed High wind Snow AM Fine 2 Sat Went to B Drew in 6 loads W Corn 3W Fine AM snow Rain PM 3 Sun Went to Bethel Church Cold & Fine 4 Mo Drew in 6 loads W Corn No 5E Cold wind Fine 5 Tu " " " " Y " " " Fine 6 Wed " " " " " Archie & Frances Bell here Fine 7 Thu " " 2 " 1 yellow 1 Western snow brought hiefers home 6 of them 8 Fri Went to Mill 32 bus hog feed wind c chilly 9 Sat Went to South Mountain & B to Market Fine 10 Sun Went to " " village snow AM morning Fine 11 Mo Went to 6 places with Jenny the roads bad husked corn Fine 12 Tu " " Moorhouses staceys &c very muddy rain 13 Wed rain in the morning } went to Kemptville 14 Thu Came home from Kemptville slight frost last night roads bad Fine 15 Fri Husked corn & Boiled hog feed </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No.______ Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1878 . No of Car. FROM 16 nov TO 5 Dec Remarks. 16 Sat Went to b Boiled feed. Fine & warm cut wood J Smith got rain 17 Sun Went to SH Drizzley 18 Mo Husked corn & Boiled Pumpkins Rain 19 Tu Boiled feed Levelled S-H ground Fine 20 Wed " " Finis SH grounds Took apples to Abbott's made Cider rain PM 21 Thu Finished boiling pumpkins husked corn Fine & warm 22 Fri Helped Keelers thresh AM Husked corn rain PM 23 Sat " " " Went to B husked corn Snow & rain 24 Sun Went to Bethel Bad Roads 25 Mo Killed 1 hog Husked Corn Fine AM Snow PM 26 Tu Cut up hog O Husking in shed Fine 27 Wed Husked Corn in Barn F,F.RA 28 Thu " " " F 29 Fri Husked corn Lower barn Went to B Fine 30 Sat husking corn Went to B Fine Dec 1st Sun Went to Bethel Mr Philps 2 Mo Rain Mended Buffalo Robe got in wood &c 3 Tu Snow & Rain F fine A Washed Buggies Picked corn husks spread {illegible} 4 Wed Killed 5 hogs Fine 5 Thu Cut up & salted hogs, ground sausage meat at Coles, Cold & Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train, _______ Conductor,____________1878 . No of Car. FROM 6 Dec TO 25th Remarks. 6 Fri Killed Boss Got lock for door fixed at Rows corners Fine & cold wind 7 Sat Went to B Beef Pork Potatoes Butter F &c 8 Sun " " Hall at Bethel Fine 9 Mo Cleaned single & Double Harness Snow & wind 10 Tu Went to Mill 8 bus Buck - Oiled heavy harness R Raining 11 Wed Cut Wood Snow F Cold wind A 12 Thu " " by Creek Fine 13 Fri Killed Chug heifer cut wood Fine 14 Sat Went to B Fine 15 Sun " " Bethel Ch Snow 16 Mo Cut & Drew up wood Wt to B F & cold 17 Tu Cut Wood: shed } Put glass front up stoop Fine 18 Wed Drew 3 loads wood Fine Went to B 19 Thu Nailed fence Cut wood " " " " 20 Fri Killed Fleck Fine 21 Sat Went to Market made swill box stormy 22 Sun Cold & stormy 23 Mo Went to swamp & Dublin Cold & Fine 24 Tu Cut wood, Went to B. Put up heifers Drew straw High wind cold & Drifting 25 Uncle Wm & Aunt Ellen Fraser Mrs Wood Jenny Mrs Davie Ella & Andrew here cold & fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December & January (Bk. 28.) No. 12 & 1 Train, _______ Conductor,________ 1878 & 9 . No of Car. FROM 26 Dec TO 14 Jan Remarks. 26 Thu Cut wood Moved corn to Granary High Wind Clear & Fine 27 Fri Had Oyster supper at night Went to B Fine 28 Sat Went to B Fine Mr & Mrs & Fiske McGuin here 29 Sun Went to Bethel C - Cold. snowstorm 30 Mo Went to Lyn 17 bus Wheat Fine 31 Tu Drew 1 load of wood to B from Covals Covals Fine 1st Jan Wed Took 1 load of wood to T Sherwood Killed old sow Fine 2 Thu Drew 1 load Wood stormed & drifted all day Cut & salted down Pork 3 Fri Snowed Blowed & drifted made horse Blanket 4 Sat To Market Cold stormy & drifting 5 Sun Cold & Stormy roads drifted up 6 Mo Drew 1 load Wood W2B Cold 7 Tu " " " " 2B Cold & Fine 8 Wed " " " " 2 S-H Went to Party at DW Stormy F Clear A 9 Thu " " " " 2B Fine roads bad 10 Fri " " " " got sleigh at Lyn Paid 25 dollars 11 Sat " " " " Fine W2B 12 Sun Went to Bethel C roads Pretty good Fine 13 Mo Drew 2nd load wood from Cou{illegible} Warm & soft W2B Fine 14 " 1 " " Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1879 . No of Car. FROM 15 Jan TO 3rd fed Feb Remarks. 15 Wed Drew 1 load Wood Fine 16 Thu Made new sleigh rack Rough & stormy roads good 17 Fri Drew 1 load Wood to Woodhouse Fine roads good 18 Sat Went to B P Pork Oats Buckwheat &c Fine 19 Sun " " Hall Fine 20 Mo Drew 1 load Hardwood Went to Dublin Fine Clear & cold 21 Tu Took 1 load to B & got 1 load Fine Stormy 22 Wed Drew 1 load Wood Went to B Stormy F in F 23 Thu Went to B 1 load hardwood Went to Cormel's & got 9 sla{illegible}ers for horse stable Fine 24 Fri Drew 1 load Wood roads almost impassible for drifts Fine 25 Sat We 2B soft snow wind extremely cold at night Drew straw & oats 26 Sun Wt to Bethel, Clear & Cold sunshine 27 Mo Wt to B Drew 1 load hardwood Fine 28 Thu Cut logs at creek Warm & Fine Shep & Mary Milks here Wt to B 29 Wed Drew 1 load wood went to Sarah Simpsons social Fine 30 Thu Went to Algonquin. W Scott & mifs Hubert - hear to hear Suddaby 31 Fri " " {illegible}outs & got 1 load wood Fine 1 Feb Sat " " B got 1 load Cold & Fine 2 Sun Cold & stormy 3 Mo Drew 1 load Wood Wt to Dublin snow F Fine A </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 2 Train, _______ Conductor,________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 4th of Feb TO 23rd Remarks. 4 Tu Got new Cutter. got 1 load Fine 5 Wed " 1 load & took 1 cord to B 6 Thu Drew " " Fine went to Dublin 7 Fri " " " " F stormy evening 8 Sat Pa went to South Mountain Fine 9 Sun Snowed & Drifted 10 Mo To B Fine Drew straw for Bedding roads blocked in morning 11 Tu Drew 1 load wood from Vouts Frater came home S.M stormed all day 12 Wed drifted & snowed roads al Blocken 13 Wed Got saw sharpened roads bad cut wood 14 Fri Broke road to Wood in J Wright's swamp Wt 2B Fine 15 Sat Cold snowed & drifted 16 Sun Went to Maple Grove. snowed & drifted 17 Mo Went to woods cut trees for sawing Fine 18 Tu Bad Roads cut wood 19 Wed Went to swamp Fine got 2 loads hardwood 20 Thu stormed & drifted Gyp & Beauty are each giving 1/2 pail milk 21 Fri Cold & drifts no track until PM 22 Sat Wt to B Mrs Davey & Daisey McKay here Fine 23 Sun Went to Bethel Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb & March (Bk. 28.) No.______ Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 187 . No of Car. FROM 24 Feb TO Remarks. 24 Mo Hauled logs on skids (in swamp) Fine 25 Tu Worked in swamp drifted Fine 26 Wed " " " Rain 27 Thu to Cut with drag saw Fine & cold 29 28 Fri 1st Mar - Cutting " " " J Agelsworth Bell & Bride here Cold 30 1 Sat Went to B Fine 3 Sun 2 roads drifted up Fine 3 Mo Took J A Bell & Wife to B went to Dublin & Maitland Fine 4 Tu Drew 1 load Wood Broke sleigh tongue Soft & fine 5 Wed Helped seeley cut wood (circular) got 1 load Fine Keen cold wind 6 Tu Stormed & drifted, wt to cuff social at Algonquin 7 Fri Went to Commins from S. Milks came home J Rath & Fam & Saml Simpson & wf here 8 Sat Went to B got 2 loads wood James H Bell here 9 Sun Wt 2 Bethel Fine 10 Mo Wt 2 B got boot fixed Fine 11 Tu Fine & Warm Helped J McLean cut wood P.M 12 Wed Split Wood Fine 13 Thu " " " assessors here D. Ross & Davis Mr Philps had Oyster supper 14 Fri Drew out 6 loads wood from swamp Fine 15 Sat Got 2 loads wood from J McEathron Fine Alva & JH Bell went to Mr McGuins </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. 3Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 16 Mar TO 4 April Remarks. 16 Sun Mifs Pennick Buried Cousin Ellen Bell here Fine 17 Mo Took 1 load wood to R Bell Fine F. rough & stormy A got 1 load stove wood 18 Tu Went to Prescott, got 2 loads wood F 19 Wed Drew 1 load wood & 2 logs to mill Snow 20 Thu " " " Dear Mr & Mrs Bigg } here Drew 2 loads Fine 21 Fri Drew 2 loads Fine 22 Sat got Plank from Algonquin & 1 load of wood Wt to B F in F rough & stormy A 23 Sun Went to Bethel Fine 24 Mo Drew 2 loads wood Fine 25 " " " " " had 2 lambs Snow 26 " " " " " 27 Thu Wt2B necktie social at S of T hall Soft & warm 28 Fri Cleaned hall split wood had 5 lambs Fine 29 Went to Market Rain 30 Mo Took 1 load to R Bell, F & M went to Keelers got 6 loads roads bare 1st April Got 3/4 cord Tamarack Went to fair field at night Fine 2 Wed Cut & drew 75 Pickets from G Shipmans Fine 3 Thu Shelled corn fine 4 Fri Split Wood light snow </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 5 April TO 24th Remarks. 5 Sat To market with waggon Fine 6 Sun Went to Bethel C - Fine 7 Mo Drew out 11 loads manure 2B Fine 8 Tu Sawed Wood Fine 9 Wed " " for R Earl 2B 10 Thu " " " " " Fine F rough in A 11 Fri Stormy morning went to B 12 Sat 2 market split wood Fine 13 Sun Fine Roads bad 14 Mo Split Wood Fine 15 Tu " " " Uncle J Bell here 16 Wed Helped J McLean move Building Fine 17 Thu Drew 3 loads cornstalks Broke road to 3rd street Fine 18 Fri Split Wood Fine 19 Sat 2 Market " " " 20 Sun Went to Gracie Stewarts funeral Fine 21 Mo Uncle John Bell went home split wood let water off fields fine & warm 22 Tu Trimmed apple trees very fine & warm 23 Wed " " " Fine 24 Thu O Plow acre Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April & May (Bk. 28.) No. 4 & 5 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 25 April TO 14 May REMARKS. 25 Fri Plowed for Mangolds split corn ridges rain PM 26 Sat O corn ridges } '-2W 2B F 27 Sun Went to Hall Fine 28 Mo 2W Grandma Fraser went 2B Shower at noon fine {illegible} of Ray 29 Mo - 2W Fine 30 Wed C " " " Frater started with Grandma for Syracuse 1st May Cleaned up Wheat, Buckwheat, Peas, corn hart oats & Barley rain & snowstorm 2 Fir O - 2W Fine 3 Sat == " " Fra came home from Syracuse 4 Sun Went to Bethel rain at night 5 Mo -- 5E Killed Bell's calf light rain 6 Tu " " Went to B rained (in showers) A & PM 7 Wed -- 5E Fine == 2W & Oats & Peas 8 Thu O == & O 2W Fine Gyp calved 9 Fri C -- 5E Mr E. Landon died Fine 10 Sat O -- 5E Fine Went to B 11 Sun Went to Edwin Landons Funeral R.W. McKechnie & Family came here Fine 12 Mo } 12 bus Wheat 6 of Barley Fine 13 Tu Seeded down 5E == & 6M & O U 14 Wed -- at Mifs Stewards fine Drew Hay Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. 5 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 15 May TO 3 June REMARKS. 15 Thu : & == in Barley & Oats (Stewarts) went to Raths (Raising Barn) very heavy rain 16 Fri Wt to B R. McKecknie, Bowen Brown & Geo Full Started for Manitoba 17 Sat Wt to B Drew 4 loads manure (Stewarts) Frater & Uncle W. McKecknie went to Kingston Bertie & Minnie also 18 Sun Went to Bethel Fine 19 Mo C -- 1 E E S Fra came home from Kingston Fine 20 Tu C " " " Fine 21 Wed O -- 1 E E S " 22 Thu Hauled out 23 loads manure 2E Fine 23 Fri " " 21 " " Cherry calved Fine 24 Sat == 1E E S 2B & Burrits social Fine 25 Sun Fine at night so cold that water was frozen 26 Mo == 1E, Fine Pa took Jenny to South Mountain 27 Tu O 1E E S. Drew 7 loads manure 2E ES Shower PM 28 Wed Drew 2 loads manure 2E Pa came home from S-Mt with Uncle Jno Fraser & team of Colts 29 Thu " 17 " " " 2B Uncle John Fraser went to Kingston 30 Fri C -- 2E spread manure Fine 31 Sat C -- 2E " " 2B " 1st June Sun } Went to Bethel C. Fine 2 Mo C -- 2E. O spreading manure Fine A 3 Tu O -- 2 E ES Rain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 4 June TO 23 REMARKS. 4 Wed ==2E Randal harrow Fine 5 Thu plant Potatoes 6 Fri Rain, nearly all day 7 Sat O Planting Potatoes C Corn 8 Sun meeting at S H Fine 9 Mo corn R Bell & wife here 10 Tu O planting Corn 2B Fine Light Showers 11 Wed Washed sheep O -- W corn ground Fine 12 Thu sowed w corn sheared sheep Went 2B 13 Fri Went to South Mountain Amy Wood & 2 I 14 Sat " " Kemptville. 2B Fine 15 Sun rain, nearly all day Heard Mr Agar at Kemptville 16 Mo Came home from S-Mt took Nellie McKecknie & Mifs Tillie Wright to B 17 Tu C Road Work shower 18 Wed C road work 19 Thu O " " Fine C--4E 20 Fri C -- 4E, F 2B 21 Sat C " " " " 22 Sun Shower in & F Fine A 23 Mo O -- 4E Fine cleaned cellar </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June & July (Bk. 28.) No. 6 & 7 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 14 24 June TO 13 July REMARKS. 24 Tu : == Q M 4E Fine & Warm 25 Wed -- Potatoes == corn Fine 26 Thu Went to B Put mower in running order Shower 27 Fri " " " 1 load Cheese & to anniversary of Bethel Church Fine 28 Sat 2B drew rails for fence drew straw Piled wood r rain 29 Sun Went to Bethel C 30 Mo Cultivated Corn in orchard Fine 31 Tu 1st July } == Corn 2E cocked hay orchard 2 Wed == Potatoes. 2B. Drew 4 loads hay 3 Thu " " & corn Fine 4 Fri == Corn " 5 Sat " " & Potatoes " 6 Sun Went to Hall Fine 7 Mo --/ Potatoes rain AM 2B & Dublin grist 8 Tu " " Fine got grist from B 9 Wed --/ " 2E M 3E S 1/2 10 Thu O --/ Potatoes --/ corn 2E Rain 11 Fri --/ corn Foz Raked & put up hay 3E S 1/2 12 Sat " " W2B Fine 13 Sun Went to Bethel Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 14 July TO 2nd Aug REMARKS. 14 Mo Drew in 7 loads hay F F.Rain A 15 Tu --/ F Put Paris green on bugs Drew 3 loads hay 3E Fine 16 Wed --/ corn Fine 17 Thu O --/ corn No 4 a e R Earl & 4 ae A Irelan Shower at night 18 Fri -- corn & Potatoes W 2 a e for A Irelan & 6 for J McLean Fine 19 Sat C w for Millar. Amy & Aunt Margaret Wood went to Kingston. Went to B Fine 20 Sun Fine 21 Mo O W for Millar -- Corn & Potatoes 2E ES 22 Tu O W " " } O -- Corn & Potatoes W Rye 2E WS W 2 a e for Freeland 23 Wed Piled Wood rainy went to B 24 Thu W 3 a e for Alex Matheson & 2 for Abbott w 3E NS 25 Fri W 2 ae for Abbot. (Wheat) rain --/ Potatoes 26 Sat " " " " " Fine O --/ Potatoes. cocked Hay 1 & 3E 27 Sun Went to Bethel. Rained & Hailed 28 Mo Drew in 12 loads hay 8.1 E WS 4.3 E NS 29 Tu " " 7 " " 6.3 E NS O 1 & 3 } E 1.ENS 30 Wed --/ corn Emily Hugill & sister were drowned drowned 31 Thu --/ " AM Dressed sleepers & cleaned out floor stalls mangers &c horse stable 1st Aug Fri w in 3 a e for A Irelan 0 --/ corn 2E ES Laid sleepers, stable Fine 2 Sat W 4 ae for Jno Stewart Drew in 4 loads Rye 2E WS. Jim & Fred Bell here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. 8 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 3rd Aug TO 22 REMARKS. 3 Sun meeting at S H Fine 4 Mo O Drew 1 1/2 loads Rye went to Picnic at Perrys grove 5 Tu W Barley. Put paris Green on Potatoes Fine AM rain afternoon 6 Wed W part 2W Oats. Went to B Fine Bound Barley 7 Thu Pulled Peas worked at stable Fine 8 Fri Drew 3 loads Oats Shower F. E A 9 Sat " 4 1/2 " " 2W Uncle Jno Bell here 10 Sun Went to Bethel & B Fine 11 Mo Drew 5 loads oats 2W Uncle Jno Bell went home raked oat ground 12 Tu Threshed at A Irelans. Drew 2 loads Peas Fine 13 Wed C W Wheat Drew Barley 5E cut Oats (Stewarts) Fine 14 Thu C -- 2W. Picked up stumps logs &c 5W 15 Fri (14) O w Wheat drew oats from stewarts 1 load Fine 16 Sat C -- 2W Picked stumps & logs 5W AM Rain PM 17 Sun rained nearly all day 18 Mo C -- 2W Rain Loosened stone 5W 19 Tu C -- 2W Turned over wheat dug around stone Fine 20 Wed " " AM drew 3 loads Wheat 5E 21 Thu W Oats 1E ES got 36 sheep & lambs from Millar 22 Fri O -- 2W dug Post holes 5W Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August & Sept (Bk. 28.) No. 8 & 9 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 23 Aug TO 11 Sept REMARKS. 23 Sat O -- 2W Drew in 4 loads oats 1E ES Fine 24 Sun Went to International Campground 25 Mo Drew in 4 loads oats 1E ES Fine 26 Tu Helped frew draw in grain 10 loads Fine 27 Wed " J McLean thresh Fine 28 Thu O == C-- 2W 2nd time. O digging post holes 29 Fri C -- 2W started to Bore post holes 5W 30 Sat C " " Bored holes 2B Fine 31 Sun Went to Hall E.E.C. Fine 1st Sept Mo Drew out 12 loads manure 2W Fine 2 Tu Drew 1 load manure & 4 bbls brls ashes on wheat ground 2W MNS 3 Wed sowed 4 bus wheat 2W Fine got 40 bus corn refuse Frew & Seeley 25 .15 home 4 Thu -- at 2W Rain AM high wind PM Wt 2 B 5 Fri " " " drew off quackroots Fine 6 Sat Went to B C -- 2W Fine 7 Sun Went to Bethel 8 Mo O -- 2W Mr & Mrs T Wood here Set Posts Showery 9 Tu O X -- 2W == 2W Picked apples cut clover in orchard Fine 10 Wed Sowed 7 1/2 bus Rye Fine w Buckwheat 4E 11 Thu Helped Frew thresh } Aunt Helen B & Fam here Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 12 Sept TO 30th REMARKS. 12 Fri O w Buckwheat & Bound Part of it Uncle James B here 13 Sat Bound " Wt to Market Rain F. F A 14 Sun Went to S of F hall. Fine 15 Mo O Binding Buckwheat Fine 16 Tu Went to returned from kingston with Uncle James Bell Fine 17 Wed Uncle james & Fam went to Montreal 18 Thu Rain AM C -- 2E took grist to Mill 19 Fri Set up Buckwheat Fine C -- 2E WS 20 Sat C -- 2E Wt to B Fine 21 Sund Went to Bethel C Fine 22 Mo O -- 2E Ws w 3ESS Fine 23 Tu wd w Corn Cut water furrows 2E WS Pa went to Montreal Fine & windy 24 Wed drew 4 loads cinders for road rain 25 Thu Went to Ottawa Exhibition 26 Returned from " " Fine 27 Sat Went to market, Fine O setting up W corn 28 Sun Fine & Warm 29 Mo Cut Corn 2W Uncle Jno Bell went home 30 Bound corn Fran went to S- Mt Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 1st TO 20 REMARKS. 1st Oct Drew in 3 loads Clover 3E SS Fine 2 Thu Cut & Bound corn 2E ES 3 Fri " Corn Drew 8 loads Buckwheat Fine 4 Sat O cutting corn 2B Fine 5 Sun Went to Bethel Fine 6 Mo Picked apples Bought ram from McGraw Fine 7 Tu C Dig Potatoes Fine 8 Wed " " AM Fixed for threshing 9 Thu C thresh Oats Peas Barley Wheat 10 Fri O Threshing 1 1/2 day at $4.00 Per day 11 Sat O Potatoes (Shaker Russetts) 2B Fine 12 Sun Went to B & Bethel 13 Mo C Breezes Prolifics Fine Archie Bell here 14 Tu C " " " Went to Prescott 15 Wed Helped seeley thresh Fine 16 Thu " R Earl dig Potatoes drew 8 load Pumpkins 17 Fri Dug Potatoes R. Earls. F Early Rose PM 18 Sat Fixed Pig pen dug Potatoes AM rain 19 Sun Went to Bethel Fine 20 Mo Drew 8 loads W Corn 1 of Clover cool & fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct & Nov (Bk. 28.) No. 10.11 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 21 Oct TO 9 Nov REMARKS. 21 Tu Drew 3 loads Clover & 3 of corn Fine 22 Wed " 10 " Corn 2E ES Fine 23 Thu " 6 " " " " 1 load Potatoes 24 Fri " 200 bus Mangolds snow cold 25 Sat " 3 loads Potatoes 2 White 1 red sharp frost last night Went to B Fine 26 Sun Went to Bethel Fine 27 Mo O digging potatoes C seeley helped Fine 28 Tu drew in 1 1/2 loads Red 1 E Rose 2 small ones 29 Wed Finis Potatoes 10 ER. 6 small Fine 30 Thu drew 1 " tops & e from 5 2E ES 31 Fri Cleaned & took to Mill at B 54 bus feed 1st Nov Went to B 1 load Russets, sold feed at 1.10 Per 100 2 Sun Went to Bethel C Snow at night 3 Mo Snowed Killed heifer, put up stoves 4 Tu Went to market Beef & Potatoes Cider PM 5 Wed Went to B 12 bus Potatoes cut and cleaned Pumpkins 6 Thu Boiled feed fixed hog Pen & o 7 Fri Husked corn Boiled feed fixed Barn yard gate sheds &c Put up Rose heifers &c 8 Sat Went to market fixed gates stables &c 9 Sun " " Maple Grove rain at night Fine most of day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 10 TO 30 REMARKS. 10 Mo Finished setting Posts P 5 E N Husked corn Fine 11 Tu Husked Corn Boiled feed rain Wt 2B 12 Wed " " Rain 13 Thu " " Drizzling most of day 14 Fri " " Rain 15 Sat O Husking corn very heavy Rain 16 Sun Went to Bethel shower 17 Mo O Topping mangolds Drew stumps 5W 18 Tu Snowed most of day 19 Wed Fixed up shed &c 20 Thu Very cold & drifting 21 Fri Drew straw cold 22 Sat Stormy F Went to Daltons for tea 23 Sun Went to Bethel & Maitland 24 Mo Went to B got side of leather (Harn{illegible} 25 Tu stormy F Fixed calfstable A 26 Wed Took 5/8 cord Wood to Kerr Fine 27 Thu sawed wood at creek mild & warm 28 Fri " " " " F cleaned Buckwheat P.M 29 Sat Went to Market Rough & stormy 30 Sun Went to Bethel cool wind Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December Henry 2 1/2 (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 21 Oct TO 9 Nov REMARKS. 1st Mo Stormy morning Copied in day Book Fine A 2 Tu Cut Wood in AM (creek) killed hog PM (1) Stormy A, F.F 3 Wed Filed saw fixed Lock (front Door) &c hail at night Snowing most of day 4 Thu Cut Wood, Went to Kerrs 1 1/2 cords wood twice 5 Fri Helped John Stewart thresh Fine 6 Sat Cut Wood at creek A Went to Market Fine & warm rained at night 7 Sun Lydia Fen{illegible} here thawed Fine 8 Mo Helped Irelan thresh roads Bare 9 Tu Rained most of day Worked at desk 10 Wed Sawed wood at creek Fine 11 Thu Went to B AM cut wood PM Fine 12 Fri Killed 3 hogs Fine 13 Sat Went to market - Potatoes & 1 hog (waggon) Fine 14 Sun Snow Went to Dedic of new Pres Chur & to Bethel 15 Mo Snow got horses shod at B 16 Tu Went to South Mountain Fine Went to B walk 17 Wed Called at Moorhouses in AM at Alidas at night Cut wood 18 Thu Went to Winchester cold & Fine W2B wood 19 Fri Went to Kemptville Fine Went to B Wood 20 Sat Came home from Kemptville cold Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December & Jan (Bk. 28.) No. 12 & 1 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 & 0. No of Car. FROM 21st Dec Oct TO REMARKS. 21 Sun very cold Then 31 {symbol for degrees) below zero Went to Hall 22 Mo Went to Dublin stormy F 23 Tu Killed Rose Fine & warm 24 Wed Stormy F Cleaned hall S of H A rain] 25 Thu Mrs Davie & Fam here Cold 2B twice Went to Bethel at night Philp 26 Fri Drew wood Fra went to North Augusta Fine 27 Sat Went to B Beef. Stormy Beef selling at 2 1/2 ct Per {illegible} 28 Sun " " Bethel & took Mr Wright to Maitland 29 Mo Went to Jone's sale Cold 30 Tu Drew 4 loads wood. Fine 31 Wed School meeting J. Bell & J Wood here Stormy afternoon went to B 1st Jan 1880 Drew {illegible} loads wood Fine 2 Fri Pa started for Kingston with Black team colts & cutter Went to B Fine 3 Sat Went to Woods got rods for windows Bethel Ch Fine 4 Sun at S. H Rain in AM 5 Mo Took 1 1/2 cords Tamarac to R Bell @ 2 1/2 Per cord Drew 1 load wood 6 Tu Drew wood from creek Fine 7 Wed Drew 4 loads wood } Maggie Bell here (Francis) 8 Thu cut Oak tree, Went to B Party S of T hall 9 Fri Fine & warm. Picked up 4 bags Potatoes mended Blanket Fine roads a perfect bed of ice sleighing never better </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 10.11 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 80 . No of Car. FROM 10 of Jan TO 29 Jan REMARKS. 10 Sat Went to Market Butter Potatoes &c Butter sold at .20 cts Per Pound Fine 11 Sun Went to Maple Grove & Bethel 12 Mo Put up Rollers for curtains at Church 13 Tu Shep & Mary Milks, Jim Ede & hs Earl the committee for tea meeting here (24 Persons) Fine 14 Wed Split Wood Fine } 15 got Telescope 15 Thu Went to B Split Wood Fine 16 Fri Got Organ from G Snider for Tea meeting F at Bethel Jenny Wood & Maggie Bell here 17 Sat Went to B Got corn ground for meal Soft & Fine 18 Sun Went to Maitland Fine 19 Mo Drizzly Jenny, Maggie, Maggie Bell & Jenny Wood & I went to J L Wood to missionary meeting Maitland 20 Tu very Cold stormy & drifting Wt2B 21 Wed Fine & warm Split Wood 22 Thu Went to Missionary Meeting at Bethel misty 23 Fri Pa came home from Kingstong Snow 24 Sat Went to market Loverna & Abe Commins here Fine 25 Sun Went to Bethel Church Fine 26 Mo Went to Bishop's Mills Oxford Mills & Kemptville by Commins Fine 27 Tu Came home from " " " " & Kemptville rainy afternoon 28 Wed Cleaned up 40 bus buckwheat Roads almost bare Colder at night Fine 29 Thu Split Wood, Put meat in small Barrel W Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 2 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 80 . No of Car. FROM 30 Jan TO REMARKS. 30 Fri Split Wood Fine until about 5:30 PM rain at night 31 Sat " " Stormy in morning 1 Su Took Mr Archie McDougall to Maitland very stormy F & Cold A 2 Mo Drew 5 loads straw & 1 load corn in ear to corn crib from L Barn Fine & cold 3 Tu Picked over Early Rose & part of White Potatoes Fine 4 Wed Fine AM Picking over White Potatoes Went to B drifting 5 Thu Split wood snow 6 Fri Smoked meat & split wood 7 Sat Went to Market, Snow Buckwheat selling at 50 cts per bus 8 Sun Went to Bethel Church drifting 9 Mo Went to B with Maggie Bell (She went to Montreal Fine 10 Tu Split Wood F Snowed in A Picked over Potatoes 11 Wed Took Jenny to Oxford Mills & drove on to Kemptville Fine <ul><li>12 Thu Returned from Kemptville stopped at McGuins & got Clover dresfer +</li> </ul>13 Fri Fixed Pump Water Pipe (House) Cleaned Chimney &c Fine & warm 14 Sat Got Cylander {sic} from Mr H Raths Fine & cold 15 Sun Went to Algonquin Quarterly meeting Fine 16 Mo Fine & warm split wood set horse power for threshing Clover 2 Raths 17 Tu Threshed out Cover Warm & Fine 18 Wed Dressed Clover Went to B rain 12 sleigh run good in morning {illegible} snow in roads </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary & March (Bk. 28.) No._____ Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1879 . No of Car. FROM 19 of Feb TO 9 March REMARKS. 19 Thu At R Bells most of day Cold north wind 20 Fri Helped John McLean saw wood cleaned part of Clover Fine & cool 21 Sat Went to B to Market Fine 22 Sun Went to Bethel Cold 23 Mo + Uncle Wm McKecknie went to Sharpton Maggy & I went to S Milks & Andrew Earls 24 Tu Cleaned Clover Fine Went to B 25 Wed Finis Clover, sold Wether sheep $6.00 Shower went to B 26 Thu Took 1 load soft wood to B with waggon got $1.00 (one) for it Fine 27 Fri Split Wood } Went to Maitland party Party broke up cannot agree done 28 Sat Went to B Maggie went to Mallor Stowed rain 29 Sun High wind, nearly all frost out of ground Fine 1st Mar Split Wood Went to B Fine 2nd Tu I went to B Fine Roads very bad 3 Wed Took J Smiths Clover Dresser home Fine 4 Thu Helped dig grave for Mr Seeleys Baby Fine & warm 5 Fri Went to funeral of C. Seeleys Child road very bad Rain or mist 6 Sat Went to Market Potatoes & meat Light flurry of snow 7 Sun Went to Bethel. Mr Philp Preached 8 Mo Went to B cut & split Wood cold & windy 9 Tu Drew 2 loads straw with waggon Draw manure 5 loads Fine & cool night } & 23 Went to Lecture v LN Beaudry </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. 3 Train, _______ Conductor,___________ 1880 . No of Car. FROM 10th TO REMARKS. 10 Wed Drew out 10 loads Manure put it in heaps Fine & cold 11 Thu Cold Cleaned up some oats for Mill Put up 6 bus Buckwheat some snow 12 Fri Helped Seely weigh hay Mr Philp & Wife Laidley here H cut wood Fine 13 Sat Went to Mill Uncle Wm McKecknie started for home cold east wind Fine 14 Sun Went to B & got Maggie Bell 15 Mo Drew 100 stakes from Dout's 16 Tues " " " " " Paid 1 1/4 cents each 17 Wed " " " " " $1.25 Per 100 18 Thu Helped Frew move to Mrs Keelers Place Fine 19 Fri Drew 1 load hay Maggie Bell went to Kingston I went to B Fine & warm 20 Sat Took 2.50 AM express for kingston snow went out to sha{illegible} with Francis W Bell 21 Sun Went over to glenvale Mr Conway preached Fine 22 Mo W Aunt Catherines helped take out brick &c roads bad snow 23 Tu Went to Mr Blakes; with Francis & tommy to a social snow & rain AM 24 Wed Went to Mr Clydes Andrew died about a fortnight ago 25 Thu At Uncle Johns Went to social sharpton 26 Fri at " " until 4 PM went to {illegible} Alex Aunt E - sick Fine 27 Sat At Uncle Alexanders Fine 28 Sun " " " Went to westbrook 29 Mo Went to Uncle Wm Bells </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train, _______ Conductor, J. Fraser 1880 . No of Car. FROM 30 March TO 18 April REMARKS. 30 Tu Aunt Caroline Bell took me to Ernestown at Luke Sharps Fine 31 Wed Went from L Sharps to Gt Uncle Wm Bells Fine 1st Thurs Went to Party at Mr Robinsons 2 Fri at Uncle Samuel Bell's Fine 3 Sat Went to J Albert Bells. J.B. Blanchard's Napanee & Elias Smiths Fine 4 Sun Went to White Church morning J Bells for tea ayelsworth Cherry Calved 5 Mo Jacob Bell took me to Ernestown Came home There was 5 lambs when I came home 6 Tu Drew 4 loads hay, Cleaned calf stable Fine 7 Wed had 3 lambs Sold share of Colts $160 got them 10 mos ago for $80 8 Thu Went to B got 4 gallons molasses .80 per gal Fine 9 Fri Cut wood Pa went to Kemptville Fine 2 lambs more High wind 10 Sat Sharped Pickets, filed saw & c rain AM 11 Sun Ashford Bell & Geo Wood here Snow 12 Mo Finis sharping stakes Fine 13 Tu making frame Hotbed fixed hotbed trimmed J Bell came here apple trees trimmed Fine & Warm 14 Wed Went to B at apple trees } Pa came home from Mountain bot mare 13 Tu 12 Mo 15 Thu Trimmed trees went to B warm & fine had a lamb Put up line fences 16 Fri Trimming Trees Uncle John Bell went to B going home tomorrow Snow & Rain 17 Sat Went to B drizzly, got letters from Jenny & Maggy 18 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Philp Preached </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April & May (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 1880 . No of Car. FROM 19th April TO 8th May REMARKS. 19 Mo Drew 20 loads manure little field warm & fine 20 Tu Spread manure & Plowed little field Fine had 2 lambs 21 Wed Went to B got 1 load manure from Kerr AM C -- Little Orchard Fine & warm 22 Thu Cleaned up Oats, Rain & went to Party to Smiths at Fairfield 23 Fri Dug around apple trees Fine 24 Sat Went to Market, Star had a calf Fine Sent Archie to R McKecknie for land 25 Sun at Schoolhouse Fine had a lamb 26 Mo Fixed wheelbarrow, set 18 maple trees on S.S. no1 W by Road fence Fine let water off fields 27 Tu -- Behind Pigpen Drew 4 load Pig manure on mangold ground Fine } Drewe out chip dirt 28 Wed C-- 5W Drew stone off 5W , shower, Went to B had 2 lambs Wheeled out chip dirt 29 Thu C -- 5W AM Rain PM Fixed Roller Lil & Dapple calved 30 Fri Snow & rain Pa went to Kemptville Killed 2 calves 1st May Went to B } Fine Mr Dalton got 1 Pig Mr Wright got 4 Pigs 2 Sun Went to Bethel. Fine} Burnt stumps &c 5W 3 Mo Pa came home from Kemptville with 2 horses Pair 80.00 fine Took down glass front 4 Tu C -- 5W } == little field } Ridged up acre & mangold ground } Went to B F & warm 5 Wed C -- 5W ... & == W orchard } WEnt to B Fine & warm 6 Thu C -- 5W Sowed Beans & Peas Orchard W sold 2 calves $3.00 Fine got ammunition 2B 7 Fri Put in Mangolds. Got 4 foxes young Killed Rose's calf Fine & warm had a lamb 8 Sat ... 6 bus potatoes little field: got 455 ft lumber Went to B +27 Bess calved } 28 shut up Bull 3 Trish calved </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. 35 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 80 . No of Car. FROM 9th TO 28 REMARKS. 9 Sun Fine answered mollie Aries letter 10 Mo C -- 2E.ES. Cleaned 20 bus oats for seed Rain AM 11Tus C -- 2E.ES. Went to Bishops Mills. Fine 12 Wed C -- 2E.ES. Came home from Bishops Mills with 20 bushels of potatoes Fine 13 Thu O -- 2E.ES. C -- 1E.ES. -- with 2 teams 14 Fri O -- 1E.ES. Fine 15 Sat Sifted & Cleaned 1 1/2 bus grass seed Went 2B Bot Barley 9 1/2 bus paid 1.75 per bus Fine 16 Sun Went to Bethel. Wrote to Hannah, Ann E Amy & Grandma Fraser Fine & warm 17 : <pre> : Barley 9 1/2 & Wheat 2 bus 2E E3. ==1E Es. Fine sent 391 lbs milk this morning 17 Mo {from 14th entry} Bot wheat "Gold Drop" paid 1.75 Per bus </pre> 18 : <pre> : Grass seed & Clover 2E ES } Sowed 12 1/2 bus Oats 1E ES Shower P.M. & == it over 1 1/2 times Fine PM </pre> 19 O == 2E ES O 2E ES } O == 1E ES 1 1/2 times } C 1E ES } Fine 20 Thu O M 1E ES } -- water furrows in 2E ES } : 5W, White Oats & == over 2 1/2 times Fine 21 Fri O 5W in AM Washed sheep } Dr.B. Booth called here misty 22 Sat Drew 31 loads manure 2W WS S. Fine 23 Sun Went to Funeral (Baby Shipmans) Rain 24 Mo Sheared 7 sheep W2B Fine 25 Tu " 17 16 " Spread manure Fine 26 Wed O spreading manure Fine 27 Tu Got 2 loads lumber from Algonquin Fine 28 Fri Put up Board fence 5W Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 80 . No of Car. FROM May 29th TO June REMARKS. 29 Sat Planted potatoes in acre marked 2E WS Fine 30 Sun Rained most all day Madam calved 31 Mo Cut Potatoes Wt2B Killed Madams calf 1st June Tu } O Cutting potatoes. Cut Drain 2E WS Fine 2 Wed Planted 30 bus cut potatoes 2E WS Mr John McLean helped Fine 3 Thu Drew 18 loads manure 2E WS Fine 4 Fri C -- 2E WS for corn Fine 5 Sat O -- & == corn ground Wt2B Fine 6 Sun Rain 2.S.H. Gyp calved 7 Mo Planted corn Fair & cool 8 Tu -- w. corn ground 3W 9 Wed " " " " 4E N-W corner Fine 10 Thu == " " " -- for Buckwheat - Fine 11 Fri Bought western corn, wed mangolds 12 Sat Sent Wool to Ernestown put wool around maple{??} Fine 13 Sun 2 Bethel Mr Philp } took Mr McDougal to fairfield Rain 14 Mo C Road work Jno Stewart R. Su. Fine PM 15 Tu " " " " 16 Wed O " " Wt2B }: w corn 4E Fine 17 Thu O == w corn 4E got Rug & Duster 2B Fine sowed oats & == 3W Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June & July (Bk. 28.) No. 6 & 7 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 80 . No of Car. FROM TO 7 July REMARKS. 18 Fri O w corn 2B Bought Rug$1.20 & Duster (2.25) Fine 19 Sat Lydia Fraser & I went to Oxford Mills & Kemptville 20 Sun Heard Mr MacIntyre a}k & Mr Edwards at Oxford Mills 21 Mo Returned home == Potatoes acre Fine 22 Tu == 2E WS } C -- 4E Fine 23 Wed C == " } C " " 24 Thu O -- 4E AM } : Buckwheat F AM Rain PM 25 Fri Attended Anniversary at Church Bethel Fine 26 Sat O == & M 4E Jenny went to Oxford Mls. Fine Took here 2 Prescott 27 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Philps farewell sermon 28 Mo --/ potato acre } Mr & Mrs Bennington here Fine 29 Tu O --/ " " " " " went to Lyn Mr & Mrs Perley here (Rev) 30 Wed Hanc Bell , BrB & I went to International camp ground & morristown got cow from Augusta 1st July Thu } C --/ pota 2E put paris green (acre) Fine 2 Fri C --/ potato 2E } -- acre Fine 3 Sat O --/ " " Went to B Fine 4 Sun Went to M.E. campground (Butternut Bay) 5 Mo O --/ corn Fine } sold 6 lambs & Buck to P. hunter for $20.50 6 Tu --/ Pota acre fine (Hilling them) 7 Wed " " " " } went to Picnic (Front) </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 80 . No of Car. FROM 8th TO 27th REMARKS. 8 thu I went to & returned from Escott Pa went to Hexton with load for Mr Philp PM 9 Fri O Potato & corn acre } got horse from Josiah 10 Sat Went to B. Thinned Mangolds. Fred Bell here 11 Sun Mr Chown preached his 1st sermon at Bethel Fine & warm 12 Mo commenced haying in orchard --/ pota 2E Fine forenoon Rain PM 13 Tu C --/ Potatoes AM 2E } cocked hay Orchard P.M Fine 14 Wed W 1 1/2 ac Wheat for McEwan & 3 for Burns Fine Drew in 3 loads hay Orchard. got 2 heifer 15 Thu Drew 1 load hay Orchard. W Rye & Wheat 2W Fine Bound Wheat 16 Fri W Rye & Wheat 3 ac J McLean Bound Rye Fine 17 Sat Went to B } cocked 3E SS } Bound Rye Fine 18 Sun Went to S of F Hall Mr Lewis preach Fine 19 Mo W 4 1/2 ac for J Earl } O -- corn } --/ 2E WS Pota shower at 7 PM 20 Tu C W Burns - John } O m 3E NS. shower in morning 21 Wed w for Burns (J) O 8 1/2 10 ac } Raked & cocked hay 3E NS Drew 6 loads hay (Chamber) 22 Thu Drew in 10 loads hay put 6 in chamber 2 in L Barn & 2 in upper barn Fine 23 Fri " " 9 " Rye & 4 3 loads wheat Fine 24 Sat w 6 ac for J Henry } Went to B O --/ potatoes Fine 25 Sun went to Fred Shipmans Funeral Fine 26 Mo O --/ corn } Showery } Pa & Ma started for sharpton 27 Tu Got Fleck & calf from Dixon lot went t to Sam Reads Sale Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. 8 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 80 . No of Car. FROM 28th July TO 16 Aug REMARKS. 28 Wed WEnt to B AM. Filed Reaper guards PM got dan shod got oil (machine & coal) shower 29 killed Flec's calf. Thinned Roots sold Bull to J Stagg $15.50 Fine 30 Fri Reaped 7 acres for Nichol $3.50 Fine 31 Sat dug waterhole Dixon lot Looking after cattle nearly all day Fine 1st Aug Sun Went to Hall Mr Lewis Preached Fine 2 Mo Cut around Barley thinned mangolds rain in PM 3 Tu W 6 ac -- J Stewart } W Barley 2EES. Fine 4 Wed O W Barley AM weeding & thinning carrots } cleaned W machine Fine 5 Thu W for John Stewart Fine 7 or 8 ac 6 Fri Drew in 5 loads Barley PM 2E ES F 7 Sat Drew in 2 loads 2E ES Barley AM Raked & finis field PM 8 Sun Went to quarterly meeting Fine 9 Mo Cut 1/2 ac Wheat McEwan & 2 of wheat & 1 1/2 of oats for Alfred Irelan Fine 10 Tu Went to B Fine Bennet Dixon & Mifs McCullough here 11 Wed Cut 4 1/2 ac for C. Simpson $2.25 Pa & Ma Returned from K Fine 12 Thu W for H Hurd & 1 ac of Wheat 2E ES Fine 13 Fri W 1E ES oats in AM & oats in 5W PM Fine 14 Sat O W oats 5W Fine Drew in Spring Wheat 2 loads 15 Sun Went to Hall G Henderson here Fine 16 Mo Drew in 7 loads oats 1E ES Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Aug & Sept (Bk. 28.) No. 8 - Train, _______ Conductor,_______187 80 . No of Car. FROM 17 Aug TO 6 Sept REMARKS. 17 Tu Drew in 7 loads oats 5W } Josiah & Alida Fletcher here 18 Wed WEnt to B got wheel Band on Reaper O cutting oats Fine 19 Thu Went to B about Bran old sow had 10 pigs Fine 20 Fri Raked %W AM Drew 2 1/2 loads Oats PM Fine 21 Sat Went to Algonquin Fine Looked for heifer 22 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown preached Fine 23 Mo Cut W Corn. Helped R Earl thresh Fine 24 Tu Helped R. Earl thresh & John McLean O Fine C 25 Wed " Mr McLean threshing, fixed cellar way James Bell here Fine 26 Thu Piled wood in shed Maggie C Bell here Fine 27 Fri Bound Corn 2E WS Went 2 B dug potatoes Dug potatoes Fine 28 Sat Went to Market Fine } & to Butternut Bay 29 Sun Went to International Camp ground Tommy Bell here Fine Maggie Bell & 2 30 Mo Piled wood in shed. Dug 5 bus potatoes Fine 31 Tu } 2 market } Helped H Hurd thresh Fine 1 Wed Drew in 3 loads W Corn 2B } e & Mariette Smith here Fine 2 Thu Helped A Irelan thresh P.M cleaned dooryard AM Fine 3 Fri Helped Alfred thresh & Houston 4 Sat Helped M Houston thresh M.V. Bell went home Fine Market James Bell went home 5 Sun Went to Bethel, Mr Chowin & Mariette & Elais Smith went home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 80 . No of Car. FROM 6th TO 25th REMARKS. 6 Mo -- 4E. Fine, Helped R Smith thresh 7 Tu C " " " Dug Early Rose acre 8 Wed C " " " " " " 9 Thu C " " " Helped James Earl thresh 10 Fri Drew in 4 loads W. Corn 2B dug potatoes Fine 11 Sat Went to Market Jenny & Uncle John Fraser here Fine moved fence between 4 & 5E 12 Sun Started Sunday School } 2 Pres. Ch. 7 PM Fine + 13 Mo O --- 4E } Fine Fixed for threshing Went to B Alva & Lydia went to Loverna A' Commins wedding 14 Tu P O -- W Corn ground } Jenny & Pa went to Excursion Uncle J Fraser went home 15 Wed O digging E.R. Drew in 3 loads L. Fine 16 Thu Threshed Wehat Rye & Oats (H Hurd & C Simpson) Fine 17 Fri O Threshing got in 10 12 & 15 E.R.potatoes, Cleaned up 29 bus Rye & 5 wheat Fine Went 2B 18 Sat 2B Sold 20 bus (measure) Sowed F Wheat 3W Fine Rye .75 cts Per bus Weight - 21-7) Maggie & Mrs Read here } -- 1 ac 2E 19 Sun Went to Bethel. Maggie & Mrs Read returned to Escott Light shower 20 Mo Drew out 14 loads manure for wheat no 3W Rain Went 2B bot 9 1/2 lbs Pork @ .10 = .95 cts 21 Tu " " 11 " " " " spread manure } : wheat 2E SW corner 22 Wed : & == in Rye. 4E Fine. Went to B Bot tickets for Affie & Irelan & I Toronto 23 Thu Alfred & I went to Toronto Fine 24 Fri " " " " " Niagara Falls, Buffalo & Hamilton Fine 25 Sat 2 Hamilton Fair AM Alfred came started home @ 3 PM & I went to Stratford Fine + Barn B burned on Geo Howisons place </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 80 . No of Car. FROM 5th TO 24 REMARKS. 5 Fri O -- 5W } -- 2W ridging up ] Fine & warm 6 Sat C -- Ridged up 2W took grist to Mill Fine 7 Sun Heavy wind storm, in B -- Boathouses washed away -- Lumber washed off dock &C } 4 cars tipped in r{illegible} at Morrisons 8 Mo O -- 2W 2B got grist & took in 5 bags Potatoes Fine & Warm 9 Tu ' -- 1E ES Fine & warm cut ditch 5W O -- 2W 10 Wed C -- " warm & Fine Finis ditch 5W 11 Thu Rained near all day } Fixed Seeleys clock Went to Frews (Keelers) 12 Fri Put up room stove - Glass front to stoop Fine Banked hogpen filled Beds with straw &c 13 Sat C -- 1E ES Went to B Apples potatoes &c Fine 14 Sun Went to qt mt @ Algonquin & Bethel snowed about 2 or 3 inches 15 Mo Plastered Log cowstable Fine 16 Tu Finished Plastering .. Nellie McRoberts & Gracie R here 17 Wed Packed away mower, harrows, plow, Roller 2B heard A. Forbes lecture } got buck 18 Thu Killed 3 hogs, sleighs running today snow 19 Fri Killed cow we got from Milton Earl Fine Went to B 7 bags Potatoes @ 35 per bus 20 Sat Went to Market 1 hog 311 lbs @ 6 1/4 Per lb 21 Sun Stormed & drifted cold 22 Mo Drew 2 loads straw F & Cold cut up hogs 23 Tu Went to Moses Bissels sale Fine & Cold 24 Wed 2B got horses shod AM Fine } Helped Mr McLean Kill heifer </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November & December (Bk. 28.) No. 11-12 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 80 . No of Car. FROM 25 Nov TO 14th of Dec REMARKS. 25 Thu Go 1 load wood from Nickols place & took it to T Sherwood 26 Fri Took 1 load wood to Sherwood. Fine got cart 27 Sat Went to B sold 2 quarters of Beef 4.50 Per 100 wt Maggie & Mr Mallory here from Escott Fine 28 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown Preached Maggie went to Escott Fine 29 Mo Commenced to cut Winter wood on Nickol Place Fine 30 Tu Cut wood Fine } have about 1 acre of wood most all laying, with the roots burned off 1st Dec Wed } Did not go to swamp on account of storm Mr & Mrs John Smith here 2 Thu Cut wood at swamp Fine & warm 3 Fri Helped Mr Nickol thresh fine Team & 2 men White frost 4 Sat Cut wood in woods " Went to B 5 Sun Thawed High south wind } went to Maitland Mr Chown Pr 6 Mo Cut Wood Mr McLean helped. Fine Warm Mr Ward & Robinson here 7 Tu " " " " " Fine Cold Uncle Wm Fraser cutting today Mr Ward & Robinson to Lyn mill 8 Wed Cut Wood Mr Ward & Robinson went away some snow Mary Harker here Fine 9 Thu Drew 3 loads wood Mr McLean here 10 Fri Cold Drew 3 loads wood J McLean here 1 load to B Uncle Wms 11 Sat Drew 2 loads wood & 1 load straw for young cattle Went to B 2 bags Potatoes cold 12 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown Preached 13 Mo Drew 3 loads wood } Fine & warm PM Misty AM 14 Tu Drew 1 load Wood & 6 sawlogs to Algonquin home} Pa on Grand Jury </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 80 . No of Car. FROM 15 Dec TO REMARKS. 15 Wed Drew 1 load wood ] helped J Roberts lath Warm some snow 16 Thu " 3 " " Cold splendid sleighing 17 Fri " " " " " 18 Sat Drew 1 load Wood to Uncle Wms & 3 loads Straw cold & fine 18 Jenny came home Fine 19 Sun Mr Coleman here Fine 20 Mo Drew 2 loads wood & 5 Sawlogs to Algonquin not very cold Fine & cloudy 21 Tu drew 4 sawlogs to mill & 1 load to B 22 Wed Helped Mr McLean cut wood Drew 1 load home & 1 to B 23 Thu Went to Escott for Maggie Fine 24 Fri Returned home from Escott Fine 25 Sat Went to B & got Mrs Davie & fam Uncle Wm & Aunt Ellen Fraser Mrs Wood Sarah Willie Fine 26 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown preached 27 Mo Helped Mr McLean cut wood Fine 28 Tu School meeting on Wednesday " & cold Went to B. helped McLean 29 Wed " " " " " fixed Div Or Snider Simpson & I Cold 30 Wed " " " " " very Cold Pa went to Prescott Fine 31 Fri " " School meeting " " Cold Went to Mill with grist Fine 1st Jan 1881 spent day at R Bells Fine Archie Bells Jenny Wood here & Gideon Henderson here 2 Sun Went to B Mr Galbraith Preached Fine 3 Mo Went to B got pants cut out } Uncle J Fraser & Olive here Jenny Wood went home Fine & cold </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 81. No of Car. FROM 4th of Jan TO 23rd REMARKS. 4 Tu Archie Bell & I to B & Robertsons Drew 1 load wood for Joseph Rath Fine 5 Wed Went to B & to Party at Donal Ross's Fine & warm 6 Thu Pa & Ma went to Mr McGuins } Uncle Jim Fraser & Olive home Snow & misty 7 Fri Went to Party at hall Fine & cold 8 Sat Went to Brockville, got sow home from D Robertsons Archie Bell at B 9 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown . Old Mr Furguson died about 12 PM Fine 10 Mo Sorted over apples. Snowed very fast most all AM Fine PM 11 Tu Went to Mr Furguson's funeral Fine 12 Wed Drew up 3 loads of straw Fine 13 Thu Maggie Jenny & I went to Oxford Mills & M & I to Kemptville Fine & warm 14 Fri Went to Mr Clarks & Josiah Renders Fine & cold 15 Sat At Josiah Render's went to Mr Meadows to practice (J Renders concert) Fine Cold 16 Sun Came back to Kemptville 17 Mo Started home went to Oxford Mills from that to Mr Fletchers - to Bishops mls N. Augusta & to milkshop Algonquin meeting 1 or 2 mifsing 18 Tu Got home went to Missionary meeting helping Fine 19 Wed Got Henry Hurd & Jno Stewart to cut wood Fine had Mr McLean & Robert Huston 20 Thu Got 55 rails from Vout Pa & Alva started to drive to Kingston with Bay horse Jim 21 Fri Got 67 Rails from Vout Archie came from Mountain stormed very hard at night Fred with team 22 Sat Archie Bell & Fred went to Kingston also H Ellen & Grace Robertson Went to B 23 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown Preached </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January & Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 1 & 2 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 81. No of Car. FROM 24th of Jan TO 12th of Feb REMARKS. 24 Mo Measured up 10 1/2 bus Potatoes answered 3 letters Fine very cold in morning 25 Tu Fixed ladder cleaned sheds &c Fine 26 Wed Fri } Took 2 cords stove wood to R.M. Bells Fine Went to Singing School 28 Thu Wed Helped cut wood at S.H } Drew 3 load straw Mr McLean helped Went to B Fine 27 Fri Fri Thu Went to B Got Engraving (witness) cold Fine 29 Sat Helped J McLean & A. Earl cut firewood Cold T Mallory Bennet Dixon & Mifs Philps here 30 Sun Went to Mr Saunders Funeral Stormed Fine cold 31 Mo Cold north wind } Feb 12 Bennet Dixon went home 1st Feb Tu Uncle Wm McKechnie here very cold Fine 2 Wed Took Uncle WMc to Mr Robertson's very cold Charley & Sarah Simpson in evening Fine 3 Thu Pa came home from Kingston Cold Fine 4 Fri Cleaned up 6 8 bus wheat & 8 Barley 5 Sat Went to Market Apples & Potatoes Fine 6 Sun Went to Maple Grove Fine 7 Mo Got 1 load lumber 1116ft Uncle Wm Mc went to Kingston, very fine 8 Tu Took No 4 express & went to Sha Kingston & Sharpton eight - rain 9 Wed Stood groomsman for Lizzie Bell & John Cowly (Maggie Bell Brdsmd) rained all day 10 Thu at Aunt Cath AM & Uncle Johns PM 11 Fri Warm high wind took most of the snow off at Uncle Johns 12 Sat at Uncle Johns rained all day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 2 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 81. No of Car. FROM 13 Feb TO 4th Mar REMARKS. 13 Sun Went to Uncle Wms light snow 14 Mo " " " " & Mr McCarty's Fine 15 Tu Ashford Bell took me to Wilton Camden Newburg Napanee & Lucas Sharks Fine 16 Wed Went to Uncle Wm's & James Fralicks Fine 17 Thu At Gt Uncle Wms Fine Bowen & Geo & John getting up wood 18 Fri Went to Samuel Bells Snowed John Ayels & Sarah took me 19 Sat At Jno Ayels Bell's Elias Smiths & Uncle John Bells (gt) & at Uncle Sam's at night 20 Sun Went to White & to Rick church Morven at Uncle Sams Fine 21 Mo Lucas Sharp drove C.Bell & I to Aunt Catharines Went to Mifs Edwards concert SH Fine 22 Tu Went to Mr Clydes & Uncle Alex Bells at night 23 Wed at Uncle Alex Bells & Mrs McGuinn's cold & fine 24 Thu Took stage to Kingston & no 1 Express home Fine & cold 25 Fri Went to singing school} Rack S.H. class Div rooms at rooms Old Johnny Axford Buried 26 Sat Went to Brockville Potatoes & apples & 1 load Wood Fine 27 Sun " " Hall Mr Lewis preached Fine 28 Mo Alva got 1 load wood & took it to B } stormed all day warm, cut wood fitted axe helve rain 1st Mar } Got 2 loads wood from McCully's lot cut wood snow cold wind 2 Wed " 1 load sleigh lengths Lowell Killough here " " Fine longs 3 Thu " " " " " " " sleigh -lengths Fine & warm 4 Fri Stormed nearly all day cut wood in woodhouse </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. 3 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 81. No of Car. FROM Sat 9th Mar TO 24th REMARKS. Sat 5 Went to Market apples & potatoes Stormy PM sent for singing Book warm 6 Sun " " " Bethel Mr Chown preached warm & Fine 7 Mo Got 1 load cord wood from McCully Fine Mr & Mrs McLean (Henry) here warm took it to R.M. Bell 8 Tu Cut 1 cord wood for R. Bell Fine & warm Went to B 6 bags potatoes 9 Wed Took 1 load wood to R.M.Bell James H Bell here Fine 10 Thu Went to Joseph Raths sale Chilly Jenny & Mr J Fletcher here 11 Fri Cold in forenoon Drew 1 load mangolds from Joseph Raths Jenny & Fletcher went to Oxford Mills 12 Sat Went to B Drew 2 loads Mangolds from J Rath's Fine Thomas Bell & James (Montreal) Bell here & away 13 Sun Went to Maitland Mr S D Chown preached light snow Fine 14 Mo Alva started for Gravenhurst Fine went to B with waggon J Bell to B for "Chorister's" 15 Tu Went & looked at Raths 2 50 ac Fine 16 Wed Split wood went to Dublin to see about Place (Rath) Fine & warm 17 Thu Uncle Wm McKecknie here split wood rain PM Fine AM 18 Split wood went to Dublin, Fine 19 Sat Went to B Rain PM J H Bell went to B market 20 Sun roads very bad snow & rain 21 Mo Split wood Fine 22 Tu Bought 50 acres land off J Rath's place for $450.00 got books (singing -- Choristers) 23 Wed Split wood Uncle Wm McKecknie went to B started for Em Frisk calved 24 Thu Bought stack from Samuel Simpson gave $70.00 for it. Drew 3 loads </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March & April (Bk. 28.) No. 3 & 4 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 81. No of Car. FROM 25th Mar TO 13 April REMARKS. 25 Fri Drew 4 loads of hay cold & wind Fine went to Singing School 26 Sat drew 2 1 1/2 loads hay from S Simpson Cold helped get out posts for fence (parsonage) & J McLean raise Bent 27 Sun cold snowed last night } 26 Sat Lill calved 28 Mo Split wood Cold & fine Killed Lill's calf 29 Tu Got Deed registered at Prescott for the 25 acres in Augusta } got grist ground (Woods) 30 Wed Went over back lot put up fence &c Fine & cold 31 Thu Snowed about 8 inches last night Went to B cut Tamarac wood in shed Fine 1st April } Took 1 load hay to B @ 9.75 Per ton Drew staks for E line fence Fine Star calved 2 Sat Went to B Pa & Ma went to Kemptville Fine cold wind froze hard last night 3 Sun Went to Bethel church Mr Chown preached 4 Mo " " B & got oil for harness Drew out 8 loads manure on F wheat got hames fixed 5 Tu Washed & cleaned harness AM snow cold went to hall - prepared for PM sugar party & concert 6 Wed Cleaned S of T hall AM cut wood PM cold wind Fine 7 Thu Oiled harness (Double) AM cut wood PM Fine & cold 8 Fri Cut down tree that stood near road gate nailed up orchard fence oiled harness 2nd time Fine & warm Pa & Ma home 9 Sat Went to Market 10 bags pota 45 per bag cut & burnt balsam limbs apple &c put out bees 10 Sun Went to Maitland, Red heifer calved 11 Mo Helped tear down part of Maitland shed & move it to Bethel church Fine 12 Tu Went to B Killed Red heifer's calf nailed up picket fence Deacon skins .70 cts each to go Fine warm 13 Wed Drew part of roof for Bethel shed from Maitland Cool </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 81. No of Car. FROM 14 April TO REMARKS. 14 Thu Drew part roof of Bethel shed from Maitland Helped Stratton raise B M S shop 15 Fri Piled up sleepers in yard Maitland (shed) had 2 lambs Fine put up 15 bus {illegible} 16 Sat Had 4 2 lambs Went 2 B Uncle Jno Bell here Fine got Harrow teeth sharpened 17 Sun " 4 " Went to B & Bethel Church Fine 18 Mo " 2 " Went to Mr Archie Dunhams funeral Fine 19 Tu Cultivated & harrowed onion ground at back lot drew Rath's rails on line fence Fine 20 Wed Fenced across to creek, bush, back lot Fine & warm Uncle Jno Bell to Robertsons 21 Thu sowed Spr Wheat 2 bus 2 EWS Fine 22 Fri == & -- 2W } onion seeds little field Fair 23 Sat C -- 2W } Uncle Jno Bell went home Fine sod sold 3 deacon skins .65 each 24 Sun had 2 lambs Fine & warm Jim & Nellie Robertson here 25 Mo Drew poles for fence (Bates lot) C -- 2W Fine & warm had 2 lambs 26 Tu C -- 2W } drew up some hay & straw put up fence in Bates lot Fine 27 Wed C -- 2W Put tick destroyer on sheep, Fine O fence (Bates) had 7 lambs} Bob Pike Piling wood 28 Thu O -- & == 1st time 2W } Put wood in shed Fine Madam calved 1 lamb 29 Fri O == 2W Got 1/2 ton hay from J McLean for $4.00 Bess calved Fine & cold 30 Sat M 2W } 2B Potatoes 60 Per bag Barley 62 1/2 bus Fine 31 Sun 1st Sun } Quarterly Meeting (went to Algonquin) at Bethel service Fine 2 May Mon C -- 3E } Got put wood in shed Fine 3 Tu C -- N 1/2 3W E } opened waterfurrows 5W Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May M M a A Y Y (Bk. 28.) No. ___ Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 81. No of Car. FROM 4th May TO REMARKS. 4 Wed O -- 3 E NS & Mangold ground Fine Planted Potatoes acre Fine 5 Thu C -- & : 5W Barley & Picked off stone & rot roots &c gout out chip dust Fine 6 Fri O == 5W } Fine Picked up stone (Bates place) lot 7 Sat M 5W AM & == 3E NS P.M. 2B Fine got Pear trees &c 8 Sun @ class & S.S. Fine 9 Mo == twice & M : 3 E NS. Fine & warm 10 Tu Rained hard last night} fixed cart } fitted ground for mangolds 11 Wed M 3 E NS Fine C -- 1 E WS hoed onions 12 Thu C -- 1E WS Fine Got pay for April cheese $19.33 hoed onions 13 Fri O -- 1E wS & == 1E WS 1{illegible} runs 2B Bot Fine boots from G McLean $4.75 Got Pails & milk can sold each 14 Sat O == 1E WS ( : with oats & Peas ) 2B Fine 15 Sun Went to Bethel. Rain } Mr Chown Preacher 16 Mo Rained most of day } got Bee Hive from S Simpson 17 Tu Rain. made part of Bee Hive 2B got stuff for hives 18 Wed Finis Hives } Drew out 9 waggon & 8 cart loads of manure Fine 19 Thu Drew out 9 waggon & 8 cart loads of manure Went to Jno Stewarts funeral (chicago) Fine 20 Fri " " 22 waggon loads of manure Fine AM showers in P.M. 21 Sat " " 13 " " " " A.M. sowed mangolds weeded onions & went 2B Fine 22 Sun Went to Hall Mr Lewis preached & at Maitland Mr Chown Preached shower in morning fine rest of day 23 Mo -- little Orchard weeding onions Fine sent to factory 401 lbs milk { 3 masses 11 cows} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May & June (Bk. 28.) No. ___ Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 No of Car. FROM 24th May TO 12th June REMARKS. 24 Tu Drew out 27 loads manure 1E ES Fine 25 Wed " " 8 " " " Fine C -- 1E ES for Potatoes & corn very hot 26 Thu C -- - spread Manure Fine breeze 27 Fri O -- 1E ES Finis spreading manure Fine hoed onions} Hired Mr Smith 28 Sat O -- " Fine 2B Washed sheep 29 Sun Went to Bethel Mr A. McDougal Preached light shower AM Fine PM 30 Mo Picked stone AM {Bates lot} Went to Lyn to mill with wheat Fine == 1E ES __ acre | dug garden (Fruit) 31 Tu Ridged up Planting ground Fine 1st June Wed } Planted 48 bus Potatoes 20 20 ER 7 White K 21 Shaker 2 Thu Planted 22 bus early Rose & 1 1/2 acres corn Fine 3 Fri Shower AM } sheared (18) sheep } -- NW Part 2E Fine PM 4 Sat + W corn ground & == it Jenny & Mr Coleman here cleaned W. house washed Buggy &c 5 Sun Jenny Wood R Bell Bennet Dixon & Addied Phillips Jus Keltoe & wife here shower AM F PM 6 MO O -- W - corn ground == it Fine at onions 7 Tu Ridged up ++ & : W corn & ground Fine Fine weeding onions 8 Wed Put ashes on W corn & rolled it finis weeding onions 2nd time hoed mangolds 9 Thu -- == & : with Western corn S Pt of SE corner of 4B Fine 10 Fri Fixed fence in front of back lot Fine 11 Sat 2B Cleaned cellar Fine 12 Sun To Bethel Mr Chown Preached on honesty Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June J u n e (Bk. 28.) No. ___ Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 No of Car. FROM 13th June TO July 2 REMARKS. 13 Mo Helped put up frame of shed Bethel Church Fine 14 Tu Commenced road work Jn Stewart R.M. 2 horses scraper Plow Pater & myself Fine 15 Wed Worked on road Fine graded road between gate & & S.H. Fine 16 Thu " " " " " " from orchard to tsp of Hill H Bell here 17 Fri Worked on road Augusta Beal (team) Fine Team & I had 2 days 18 Sat 2B Potatoes Went to Picnic at St Lawrence Park shower at night 19 Sun Shower in Afternoon Henry H Bell went to B Fine AM 20 Mo O -- Potatoes acre } P/M to B rained very hard in evening 21 Tu Put Flora to Austin Fox's Bay Stallion Fine sowed Buckwheat - M Brown most of day 22 Wed } --/ Pota acre } commenced another Bee hive HH Bell went to B got lumber stuff for hive 23 Thu Cut Rye out of Wheat fine } 2B with J. Robertson seeing about Phosphate: at Bee hive fine At Mallorytown 24 Fri O --/ Potatoes acre } had 2 swarms of Bees go both went in one hive Fine 25 Sat --/ Mangolds & corn (sweet, acre) Fine 2B 26 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown not there Fine 27 MO __ 1E ES corn & Potatoes worked at shed at church Fine 28 Tu C __ at 1E ES Bees swarmed heavy shower PM Fine AM : turnips 29 Wed Thinned mangolds light showers 30 Thu C --/ Potatoes & onions Fine 1st July Fri O ___ corn & Potatoes John & Mrs Cowdy here Fine Went to B 2 Sat Washed buggy } J & Mrs Cowdy Maggie & J called 2B got milk check on Mrs Beer & Robertson 11 cows 2 wk & 4 days 38.84 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 81 No of Car. FROM 3 July TO 21st REMARKS. 3 Sun Went to Camp-,eeting Lizzie & Jno Cowdy went to Lansdowne Fine 4 Mo I --/ corn 1E ES hot & Fine } Done road work for Back lot in Elizabethtown 5 Tu + Showery last night O -/ corn cut W 2E ES Born to Jas & Nellie Robertson a daughter Fine 6 W corn Potatoes 2B C-- Planting ground 1E ES Fine got sythes & sm{illegible}ths 7 Thu Raked up & cocked part of 2E ES } Fine -- & --/ Potatoes & corn 8 Fri O cocking hay Drew in 6 loads O O --/ --- Potatoes Fine PM 9 Sat Drew in 8 1/2 loads hay 2E ES & Put it in U Barn Fine warm 10 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Scanlon Preached shower 4 PM very hot 11 Mo Hilled corn (O) & C Potatoes O -- out Potatoes Fine 12 Tu Hilled Potatoes, 2B Fine O 13 Wed " Fine " W orchard Went to R.M Bell's & Jas Robertson's Baby's Funeral 14 Thu D hoed Potatoes cocked hay orchard went to Exhibition at Hall Fine 15 Fri Drew in 4 loads hay orchard Fine Uncle Jno Bell & Aunt Ellen here O Potatoes --/ 16 Sat Went to B Drew in 1/2 load hay Orchard heavy Hailstorm & rain storm PM F AM 17 Sun At Brockville at J Kelsoe's Fine most of the day Shower at 5:30 PM 18 Mo M 3E SS & '5E Hay light showers & cloudy 19 Tu To Market Potatoes, cut grass 4E Hollow. O M 5E cocked hay 3E SS Fine shower at night 20 Wed Raked & cocked hay 5E W Part F Wheat C 2E WS & 3W light shower at night 21 Thu Bound Wheat Drew in 3 loads hay 3E ES cut hay or grass 4E Fine + Put Flora 2nd time to Fox's horse O Both babies buried in PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July & August (Bk. 28.) No. 7-8 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 81 No of Car. FROM 22nd July TO 18 Aug REMARKS. 22 Fri W 2 ac for W Heargreave } Drew in 6 loads hay 3E & 1 load 4E 23 Sat Drew in 12 loads hay No 5E had Mr McLean & team all day Fine } Fred Bell here (P2) Alfred Irelan here PM 24 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown Preached Fine 25 Mo W 2 ac for McEwan & 2 ac for A Irelan & 1 3/4 ac for Aaron Earl } cut hay Bates lot Fine 26 Tu W hay Bates lot 1 W 2 ac for Aaron Earl & 3 for J McLean Ma very sick } Showery P.M. Fine AM 27 Wed W 2 ac for Jno McLean 4 1/2 Jno Stewart & 3 ac A. Matheson " " " " Fine 28 Thu O W 4 ac Matheson's Wheat } O F. Wheat our own } W C Rye } Raked & cocked hay Bates lot Fine 29 Fri " " 4 ac Rye } Bound Rye O W it Fine 30 Sat O Binding & setting up Rye. Fine heavy shower 8:30 PM 31 Sun Jas Robertson & wife here Fine most of the day light shower 1st Mo W & Bound Spr Wheat 2E WS Fine } Heavy dew } W 2 ac for A Irelan Mr Chown wife & Mifs Hammond here 2 Tu Drew in 4 loads hay Bates lot } cut Barley 5W rain 3 Wed Drew in 6 loads hay (Bates lot } W McNish cut Barley 5W Fine 4 Thu Drew in 2 1/2 loads Rye 4E W for Russel McNish heavy shower 5 PM or 4:30 Fine AM 5 Fri Drew in 3 1/2 loads Rye 4E & 1 F Wheat 4E & 3 F Wheat 3W & 2 FW 2E WS Fine W for Simpsons 6 Sat in Barley 5W } W for Sam Simpson & Alfred Irelan Fine AM Rain PM 7 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown Preached 8 Mo raked & cocked Barley 5W } in hay Bates lot O Fine 9 Tu Drew in 8 6 loads Barley 5W } cocked hay W for C Simpson Fine 10 Wed " " " 4 " " & 2 loads hay Bates Place Fine 3 loads 5W Spr Wheat </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. 8 Train, _______ Conductor, ____________187 81 No of Car. FROM 11th Aug TO 31st Aug REMARKS. 11 Thu C to stack of Oats & Barley 9 loads 2W Fine Windy W 2 1/2 ac for A Matheson 12 Fri Drew in 3 loads grain 2W light showers W for Jno Burns 2ac O stack 13 Sat W oats & Peas 3ENS } W 2 1/2 ac for A Irelan heavy rain last night Fine 14 Sun Went to Quarterly Meeting at Augusta Fine Staid at Mr S Dubruges for dinner 15 Mo W 1 1/2 ac for A. Irelan } cut up swale grass 4E SS } cocked 3 ENS Oats & Peas 16 Tu Drew 6 loads oats & Peas 3E NS Fine 17 Wed W 1E WS } F. } Raked 1 load 3E NS Drew O 3E NS 18 Thu Went to Adam McGuins got gang plow W for Houstons Fine 19 Fri Turned over oats & Peas AM & drew in 6 or 7 loads PM Mr McLean helped PM 20 Sat harvesting 1E WS 1 loads oats & Peas } helped R Houston 2B Fine PM 21 Sun Went to Bethel Fine 22 Mo Went to Lyn to Mill Wheat 3 bus Mr & Mrs Chown here light showers 23 Tu -- gagn C 3E NS } cleaned & scraped Barnyard Mr & Mrs Jam Simpson here 24 Wed Helped Mr Jno McLean thresh Fine 25 Thu " " " 9 - - ? A.M & " " Aaron Earl thresh PM 26 Fri Helped Aaron Earl thresh AM Fine 2B P/M/ got Back of buggy fixed F shop 26th 26th got flora shod 27 Sat Maggie U Bell Saml Coleman & sister here Fine Smoky 28 Sun Went to Campmeeting International 29 Mo C to thresh Wm Rath & Jno Corbett Fine & warm 30 Tu C Threshing Fine & warm smoky 31 Wed O " Maggie Beer & children here. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train, _______ Conductor, ____________187 81 No of Car. FROM 1st Sept TO 20th Sept REMARKS. 1 Thu Went to Anniversary at Bethel Rev Mr Williams (TG) Preached & Rev Mr Stafford Lectured on "The Universal Boy" Fine 2 Fri Maggie Beer & children went to B; for Ch.town C -- 3E cut W corn Fine v hot 3 Sat Went to B 1 load cheese (August 12 1/2 cts Per lb) Fine U -- 3E NS Nellie Robertson here 4 Sun " " Algonquin & Bethal {sic} with Mr Jas Wright Fine 5 Mo Helped Henry Hurd thesh Fine hot M.U.Bell to Jas Robertsons 6 Tu Helped Henry Hurd Thresh Fine hot & smoky 7 Wed Wd w cornb 2E WS } drew in 1 load w corn O --- 3E NS Gang 8 Thu ' -- 5W Fine } Cleaned up 46 bus Peas & oats & sold to Reynolds for {illegible} 35 Per bus 9 Fri C -- 5W } Fine Smoky } Pa went to Gananoque 10 Sat C -- 5W Fine Came home from " " Alva came home from " 11 Sun Went to B R M Bell sick } Alva & M.U.Bell went to Hall & Maitland Jenny came home from Camp meeting 12 Mo Alva went to Gananoque } C -- 5W } sold seed wheat 3 bus to A. Earl & 4 " " J McLean 13 C -- 3W NS Fine 14 Wed C " " " } " } Maggie. U. Bell went to B & to take the train for St Gabriel 15 Thu O -- 3E NS } : 8 bus F Wheat C == 3W Fine 16 Fri O == 3E } Uncle No & Aunt Annas Fraser here hot dry Fine & smoky 17 Sat O -- 5W } Fine hot smoky } Uncle Jno & Aunt Annas Pater & Ma to B all day 18 Sun Went to B with S.G Coleman & to Bethel Mr Elliot spoke 19 Mo Helped Alfred Irelan thresh Barreled onions Fine 20 Tu " " " Put up onions in Barrels Fine } + St Gabriel </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept & Oct (Bk. 28.) No. 9-10 Train, _______ Conductor, ____________187 81 No of Car. FROM 21st Sept TO Oct 10 REMARKS. 21 Wed Went to B 8 Bls of Onions AM & cleaned up & took in 47 1/3 bus Rye @ .93 Per bus PM 22 Thu Went to B. 1 load onions 7 BBls cut corn Took onions to Gananoque Thunder storm AM Fine PM 23 Fri cut corn Threshed at Mr Houstons rained very hard rain 24 Sat Showery Took 1 load hay to S. Dear gathered apples (2100 lbs) at $10.00 Per ton set up corn Bates lot 25 Sun Went to Maitland. Aaron Earl at Class this morning Fine 26 Mo O -- 5E } Went to Lyn 10 bus Wheat & 6 Provender Finished Binding & setting up corn 27 Tu : & == bus Rye 3 5W 13 1/2 } Commenced to dig Potatoes } 2 Market lamb & apples &c Mr & Mrs Cummins here (Gananoque) 28 Wed O == 5W & drew off 12 loads stone } dug Potatoes 1E ES Fine PM rain Fine AM 29 Thu Cut waterfurrows 5W dug Potatoes 1E ES light shower at night Fine 30 Fri dug Potatoes E.R. 1E ES } cut corn (w) for Chilian Jones Went to B Fine 1st Oct Sat } Rain AM showery PM} Went to B market lamb apples &c fixed cookhouse roof 2 Sun Went to Bethel Mrs Davey & Fam here Fine & warm 3 Mo Rained most of AM. Pa & Jenny went to Kemptville Mr & Mrs Chown called Fine P.M Fixed hog pen 4 Tu Dug Early Rose Fine (1E ES) 5 Wed Picked apples & Dug potatoes P.M. Fine Froze Boiled feed AM Ice froze 1 inch thick last night 6 Thu Dug Potatoes E.R. 1E ES Fine } Pa came home from Kemptville Nellie Robertson here 7 Fri O Digging E.R. 1E ES Robert Stewart helped Fine 8 Sat Rain Mr & Mrs Chown here (Pa & Ma to Gananoque Nellie Robertson went home showery 9 Sun Went to Hall Mr Lewis preached 10 Mo Dug Shakee Russets Fine & cool most of day Pa came from Gananoque Light shower in morn </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train, _______ Conductor, ____________187 81 No of Car. FROM 11th Oct TO 31st REMARKS. 11 Tu Dug Potatoes Ma came home from Gananoque Fine 2B 12 Wed Rained most of day, husked corn Put up cows 13 Thu Mr Jno McLean & Aaron helped dig Potatoes O S-R &c S -G's Fine Froze at night 14 FRi Dug Potatoes O1E ES (digging) for H Hurd Pa took 17 BBls of onions Gananoque R Stewart here Fine & warm 15 Sat Rained most all day husked corn 16 Sun Fine Mr & Mrs Adam.U.McGuin here 17 Mo Finished digging Potatoes (Early Rose acre) rain showery 18 Tu Frequent showers Took T Wood 30 bus Potatoes @ 45 Per bus 19 Wed 2B with 44 2/3 bus Potatoes @ 45 cts Per bus contracted to McSorley Fine 20 Thu Drew in 65 bus large & 15 bus small White potatoes Drew in 1 load corn } Put 20 bus corn in crib 21 Fri Picked up Potatoes Pa went to Gananoque Fine H Hurd helped 22 Sat Went to B 46 1/6 bus Potatoes @ 45 cts Per bus Uncle Jno Fraser, Olive, & Mrs M.J. Martin here shower 23 Sun Rained most of day 24 Mo 2B with 47 bus Potatoes at 45 cts Per bus Fine Uncle Jno Fraser went home 25 Tu Rained most AM Pulled Mangolds Picked up Potatoes PM Fine part PM 26 Wed 2B twice 1st 40 bus 2nd 26 bus E.R. 45 cts per Bus Helped Jno McLean Kill 2 Pigs cold Fine 27 Thu Drew in 140 L & 18 Small Shakee Russets Fine O Potatoes Drew in 20 bus small E.R. Potatoes 28 Fri Went to B AM 1 cord wood to M White @ $4.00 Per Cord Drew in 3 loads mangolds Olive Fraser & Miss Martin here from B Fine & warm 29 Sat Showery Cleaned up 32 bus Oats & seeds for Mill Drew in 3 loads Pumpkins 30 Sun At Bethel Mr Chown Preached Went to B in evening Fine Burnett Dixon went home he came on Friday 31 Mo 2B with Grist -32 bus } O Mangolds Fine} cleaned up 46 bus oats Warm </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train, _______ Conductor, ____________187 No of Car. FROM 1st TO REMARKS. 1st Tu Went to B with 46 bus oats for T Smart at .36 Per bus 2B PM with 17 or 1800 of Provender for $1.25 cwt Mrs C Jones Fine 2 Wed Got 4450 lbs more Provender ground for Mrs Jones 1.25 per Cwt ground Barley & oats 3 Thu C -- acres } Drew in the rest of corn (3 loads) rained Mr Chown here 4 Fri O -- acre } Drew up Potato tops made waggon seat had flurries of snow Pater went to Gananoque 5 Sat Took 1 load of Cheese to B 31 Boxes Fine cold wind corn to fat Cherry 6 Sun Went to B Mr Burnfiled preached his farewell sermon before starting for Palestine 7 Mo C -- 1E ES Fine Mr & Mrs Chown here rain at night 8 Tu C -- " " Misty 9 Wed Went to Henry Havelock Bells funeral W shower AM Fine PM 10 Thu O -- 1E ES Came home from Funeral of HB Fine 11 Fri Hard frost last night - Boiled feed Cleaned up 20 bus Oats & Peas Fine 12 Sat Snow & Rain Pa came home from Gananoque Went to B got Mifs Martin & Olive Fraser 13 Sun Went to Quarterly Meeting Bethel Church 14 Mo 2B Pa & O. Fraser & PA Martin } Plowed 1E WS 1/2 day snow at night Fine 15 Tu Went to Market Oats (X 39 cts Per bus) butter (22 1/2) 1 Pelt - 85 ctgs chickens 35 Per Pair Fine PM snow morning 16 WEd C -- 1E WS Fine 17 Thu C -- 1E WS " } Boiled 1 Pot feed 18 Fri O -- & Waterfurrowing 1E ES Fine & warm 19 Sat C -- 2E ES in AM } Put apples in cellar Uncle Jno Fraser here } Bees in W. house Buried G. vines 20 Sun Uncle Jno Fraser Olive & Miss Martin here Went to B at night Fine Roads rough </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train, _______ Conductor, ____________187 81 No of Car. FROM 21st TO 10th REMARKS. 21 Mo Took Uncle Jno Fraser to B Fine Cleaned up grist 30 bus roads frozen hard 22 Tu Took grist to Mill AM sold it at 1.25 per 100 lbs {illegible} Helped Mr Stratton thresh PM Fine 23 Wed Helped Mr Stratton thresh fine 24 Thu Pa & Ma started for Gananoque I took 1 load & Mr Jno McLean 1 load of furniture Fine 25 Fri Went to Back lot with Aaron Earl Killed 2 year old heifer Fine shower 6 PM 26 Sat Went to Market - only sold 1 qr of Beef got 5.00 Per 100 Cwt stormy Mr Craig & Robinson Olive . F & Mifs Martin here 27 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Arch McDougall Preached Went to B cold rain 28 Mo Got 2 shoes on Mare (flora) Boiled feed 1 pot } cleaned up 16 bus oats & barley ) Put up glass front to stoop Fine 29 Tu Went to Brockville girst & 2 qrs beed Paid note D Simpson Fine warm 30 Wed Put corn in crib & picked up Potatoes Fine Warm 1st Dec Thu } Shipped 58 bus Potatoes to Gananoque #9 large & 49 small 2 Fri Leveled yard at S of T Hall Fine some frost 3 Sat Took Division Organ to B to get repaired light snow 4 Sun Went to Mr Scandival's Funeral fine 5 Mo Went to B Thomas E Bell here Fine 6 Tu Boiled 1 Pot of feed. T Bell went to B no sleighing yet Fine 7 Wed Cleaned up 16 bus Fall Wheat rain snowstorm at night 8 Thu Husked corn got ready for killing Pigs cool & Fine 9 Fri Killed 2 Pigs Mr Jno McLean & A Earl helped Fine thawing 10 Sat Went to B sold 1 Pig 378 lbs for $28.20 Potatoes 50/Per bus Fine 10 Lillie K, Olive. F Martha Martin W. J. Craig & W Robinson here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train, _______ Conductor, J.B. Fraser 187 81 No of Car. FROM 11 Dec TO 31st REMARKS. 11 Sun Went to Bethel Mr S D Chown Preached & to B at night 12 Mo Took Sow to D. Robertsons & brought her home again Fine most of day light snow & rain 13 Rained most of day Cut up Pork warm & foggy at night 14 Wed Jennie came home (from Heckston) Jenny Wood here roads very muddy & soft 15 Thu Mr & Mrs Ralph & Mr & Mrs John Bennington here Horace Hurd & Rosanna Dalton here fine roads frozen up 16 Fri Packed away Machinery & drew up straw for bedding 17 Sat Went to B with 15.52 bus wheat got 1.20 Per bus Fine & warm no sleighing yet 18 Sun Went to S of T hall Mr Lewis Preached 19 Mo Henry Hurd & I got persons to act at the entertainment at Bethel (we drove around) Fine 20 Tu Went to B market Potatoes 75 Per bag Butter 21 Per lb Fine & warm roads soft at Bethel Church Committee meeting 21 Wed Fine & warm day practicing for Christmas Eve 22 Thu At Bethel Church fixing for Christmas tree rained most of the day (light) 23 Fri Went to B Got Chambers Encyclopedia Fine 24 Sat Went to B Jenny Bell here Fine & warm Got 1 gal of Coaloil 25 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown Preached 26 Mo Rained most of day Alva went back to Gananoque 27 Tu Uncle John Bell here Went & Cooked at G.C.Reids farm & to Jas Robertsons Fine & warm roads muddy 28 Wed Uncle Jno Bell went to B Fine Thomas E & SJ Ashford Bell here 29 Thu Rained nearly all day Tommy E & Ashford went away 30 Fri Went to Oyster supper at Chas Simpsons Fine & warm roads nearly impassable for mud 31 Sat Went to B Potatoes (75 Per bag) Butter 22 Per lb Fine warm </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train, _______ Conductor, Fraser 187 82 No of Car. FROM 1st Jan TO REMARKS. 1st Jan 1882 Sun Went to Hall Mr Lewis Preached ground frozen hard 2 Mo Took Jennie to B (for Gananoque) fair cold north wind Fine 3 Tu Took sow to T Wilkinsons light Snow cold 4 Wed Went to Lyn 12 bus wheat & 4 bus for J McLean very cold 5 Thu " " Back lot Fine & cold got waggon load wood Thomas E Bell here 6 Fri Went to Back lot (at Wood) Fine Cold 7 Sat Went to B market Potatoes .75 Per bus Fine first sleighing this winter 8 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Jas Wright preached rain Took Jennie Bell to Nellie Robertsons 9 Mo Went to B for choppers & did not get any John Henry fell & Broke collar bone & 3 ribs 10 Tu " " Back lot Fine no sleighing 11 Wed Stormed all AM Husked corn took reaper apart &c Fine PM & cold 12 Thu Working in swamp Henry Hurd helped Fine & cool } took sleigh 13 Fri Went to Swamp in AM } Snowed most of the day Horace Hurd helped got 1 small load 14 Sat " " B to Market, light snow Mr Mrs Chown & Mifs Hammond here 15 Sun Went to Hall Mr Lewis preached 16 Mo " " Swamp Horace Hurd helped Took Jennie Bell to B at night Fine 17 Tu " " " Went to Mr Chown's (Carrie Blanchard, Lottie & Henry Hurd, Mag & I 18 Wed Went to William Henry Bells funeral Fine stayed at night at Aunt Catherines 19 Thu Came from Sharpton to Gananoque Fine 20 Fri Came home from " Ma & Pa came on the 14th Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January & Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train, _______ Conductor,__________187 82 No of Car. FROM 21st Jan TO 9th Feb REMARKS. 21 Sat Went out to swamp snowed Drew out cordwood & 1 load sleigh lengths {illegible} 22 Sun Stormed most all day 23 Mo Went to B for Geo Bell & wife Pa went to Gananoque Drew up 3 loads straw very cold 24 + Tu Took Geo W. Bell & wife to B Went to Missionary meeting Dept Revs Mr Kines & Allen Cold 25 Wed Went to Swamp drew out 5 loads cordwood & 1 load home 26 Thu " " " load Took 1 load to B sold it for 2.25 Fine 27 Fri Thawed last night Made double whippletree Fixed lines Fine 28 Sat Went to B 1 load wood for T Shields Fine 2B PM 29 Sun Wind blew very cold Fine 30 Mo Went to Swamp cold & fine 31 Tu Drew 3 loads home from Back lot 1st Wed } Went to Back lot & got 1 loads wood & took it to T Shields Fine 2 Thu Went to Swamp R Earl helped cutting cordwood very fine 3 Fri Went to Swamp cut cordwood R Earl helped cold wind fine 4 Sat " " Brockville Ma went to Gananoque Fine cold wind Drew 2 loads straw 5 Sun Went to Bethel Church Mr Chown Preached Fine 6 Mo Went to Back lot Fine } Cleaning up land 7 Tu Got 1 load of wood & took it to Shields stormy got another load hail 8 PM 8 Wed Worked in swamp R. Earl here Fine 9 Thu " " " " " " warm & Fine S. B Coleman here <ul><li>Thermometer 36 below Zero</li> </ul></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train, _______ Conductor,__________187 82 No of Car. FROM 10th TO 1st Mar REMARKS. 10 Fri Went to swamp got 1 load & took 1 load to B S.B. Coleman went to Brock 11 Sat Drew 2 tons of hay to Mifs Stewarts from H McLeans Barn at 2.50 $8.50 Per ton 12 Sun Went to B in evening with Horace Hurd 13 Mo Rained & thawed roads bare Byron Watts here 14 Tu Went to Mr Rufus Watts & to Fairfield lodge to entertainment Fine made hold back backs 15 Wed Loaded a load of hay & husked corn for market Waggons running Fine 16 Thu Went to B hay 8 per ton Fine 17 Fri Put up 6 sacks & 9 bags small potatoes & 6 bags large Went to Oyster supper (Hall) 18 Sat Started for Gananoque with potatoes it kept so cold I left them at N Shipmans & came home 19 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown Preached Fine 20 Mo Went to swamp & drew out 6 loads Fine 21 Tu Stormed most all day Maggie went to Gananoque Fixed halters 22 Wed Snowed hard Maggie came home from Gananoque 23 Thu Got 1 load Wood Went to Oyster supper at F. Woods Fine 24 Fri Went to B 2 loads wood to E Shipman Fine & warm 25 Sat Went to Gananoque with a load of potatoes for Alva (got there at noon) 26 Sun Went to service A & PM & Sunday School Fine & warm 27 Mo Came home from Gananoque Jenny & Addie Phillips came back with me roads bare 28 Tu Went to B Fine Husked corn Got pay from Shields $10.00 for wood 1st March Wed Rained hard most all day $50 for 2 cows sold husked some corn sold to cows to H McLean 50.00 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. 3 Train, _______ Conductor,__________187 82 No of Car. FROM 2nd TO 21st REMARKS. 2 Thu Cleaned up seed oats & five bags for sale Fine & warm 3 Fri Put up 10 bags Potatoes. Drew up 6 small loads straw 4 Sat Went to B Potatoes, 90 cts Per bag & oats 5 bags at 38 Per Bus 10 bags changed oats H Hurd Hurd 5 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown Preached 6 Mo Moved hay from Henry McLeans barn to Lower Barn 8 loads Fine used waggon 7 Tu Light snow Husked corn cold Fine 8 Wed Helped tear down McLeans Back of barn Fine 9 Thu stormy most of day Helped Mr McLean until 11 AM 10 Fri Snowed & Stormy most of day } got 19 1/2 bus seed potatoes Late Rose sold Flec & Star for 54.00 to H Hurd 11 Sat Went to B Potatoes .85 to .90 Per bag Oats 36 per bus Fine 12 Sun At home stormed most of day 13 Mo Went to B got 4.92 from E. Shipman for wood Fine sleighing good today 14 Tu Drew out 9 loads manure 1E WS 15 Wed Went H Hurds sale Fine 2B AM 16 Thu Looked for Rock Elm no scarcely any to be got Fine 17 Fri Husked corn fine 18 Sat Went to B Paid Mr Rath $137.67 cts on back lot Fine 19 Sun Went to Bethel Church Mr Chown Preached Fine Went to J Robertsons after Jennie 20 Mo Cut down & drew to house 8 white oak logs Mr McLean & Horace Hurd helped 21 Tu Stormed most of day cleared an hour &c </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March & April (Bk. 28.) No. 3& 4 Train, Brockville Conductor,__________187 82 No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 22 Wed Sawed wood at Jno McLeans Pm 2B with 3 logs white oak Fine Mild 23 Thu Sawed wood AM Jno Stewarts & J. Corbets machine sawed at Mifs Stewarts PM mild 24 Fri Went to B with 2 loads of logs (white oak) Fine 25 Sat Went to B Fine Potatoes 7 bags 85 & 90 Per bag Maggie Bell came here 26 Sun Fine Maggie Bell & I went to Jas Robertson 27 Mo Rain husked corn Am helped Jno McLean at bent of barn took it down PM Gracie & Nellie Robertson here 28 Tu Drew of Oak tree tops into pasture ground ground frozen hard in morning Fine 29 Wed Went to B P.M. Very large crowed started for Manitoba Fine & warm 30 Thu Went to B Ma came from Gananoque warm roads bad Fine 31 Fri Split wood put up 7 bags potatoes Cold wind Fine 1st April Went to B Market Fine 2 Sun At home most of day roads very bad 3 Mo 2B Went to Shep Mills very Fine day 4 Tu Went to B market AM & got Olive Fraser & Addie Phillips PM light showers 5 Wed Maggie was married to Henry E Hurd Archie Bell & Jennie Fraser 1st waiters & Sam Coleman Fine day. They started for Manitoba 6 Thu Ma & Pa went to Gananoque most of day S.B. Coleman went home } Olive F went to B 7 Fri Loaded 1 load hay 8.50 Per ton Horace Hurd got 300 of hay Fine 8 Sat Went to B 1 load hay 8.50 Per ton Took Jennie Fraser & Magie Bell to B PM Fine 9 Sun Went to Brockville Fine Roads bad 10 Mo Drew 2 loads hay to Albert McDougall got $8.50 per ton Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train, Brockville Conductor,__________187 82 No of Car. FROM 11th April TO 30th REMARKS. 11 Tu Went to B 2 loads Hay to Albert McDougall Fine Roads frozen Hay 8.50 Per ton 12 Wed Split Wood Flurries of snow most of day Lill calved 13 Thu Split & Sawed Wood Bess calved Killed Bess's & Lill's calf 14 Fri " " " " Rose calved Maggie Bell started for Sharpton Fine 2B 15 Sat Finis sawing woood at house (cross-cut) John Hurd helped all week Fine 16 Sun Went to Bethel & from there Maggie V Bell & I went to J Robertsons Fine & warm 17 Mo Cleaned up grain AM & helped Mr McLean raise Bent of Barn PM very fine day 18 Tu Took Maggies Boxes to B (for Manitoba) Fine & warm cleaned rest of wheat 19 Wed So : S.W & == ac } Fine AM } Idas Morton started to work here rain PM 20 Thu Cleaned grass seed & part Barley RAin 21 Fri Light showers most of day snow & rain cut seed Potatoes Finis cleaning Barley & oats (seed) 22 Sat Went to B Fine cut Potatoes Frosty 23 Sun " " S of T hall Mr Lewis preached Fine 24 Mo ' -- 2W } fixed fences spread manure &c Fine Frost in morning 25 Tu C -- 2W Fine 26 Wed C -- 2W White sow had 10 pigs Fine 27 Thu O -- 2W Fine 28 ' --- 1E ES : spring wheat rained most of P.M. cut wood in shed 29 Sat Went to B Rain 30 Went to Hall Church Mr Chown Preached Fine Frisk calved </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. _____ Train, Brockville Conductor,__________187 82 No of Car. FROM 1st TO 20th REMARKS. 1st May Mo : Oats 2W @w == 1 1/2 (Australian) windy Fine 2 Tu O == 2W + M C of it Fine Lill calved 3 Wed O M 2W + acre AM ' -- 2E WS PM Planted Potatoes Fine windy Killed Lill's calf 4 Thu O -- gang 1E ES } Fine } Burnt brush Plowed in wheat 5 Fri Drew out 4 loads manure 1E WS } Took 1658 lbs at 8.50 Per ton hay to Mr Chown sold heifers calf to P Hunter for 2.85 6 Sat O 2E WS -- } Fine } Burnt brush split wood boiled feed spread straw around yard 7 Sun Thomas E Bell here Jennie & I went to Q.M at Algonquin Fine 8 Mo O : Wheat No 1E ES & seeded it } == it twice } O -- 2E WS } Fine } Rain @ night 9 Tu O -- 2E WS. } M 1E ES } : 1E WS & ' of it == } Fine Went 2B 10 Wed O : ++ & M 1E ES sowed it with Barley 11 Thu Got horses shod at Strattons & spr waggon fixed Loaded one load hay Rain most of day 12 Fri 2B AM shipped 2 Pigs to Gananoque fair F.A.M } Took 1840 lbs hay to P Hunter at 9 Per ton PM Rain PM 13 Sat ' -- 4E } Fine } Cold & Backward spring 14 Sun went to Bethel Mr Short M.E. minister preached James & Nellie Robertson here & Mortimer Dixon Fine 15 Mo C -- 4E M 3E NS F Wheat } Fine } Loaded 1 load hay } nailed up fence acre 16 Tu C -- 4E Fine Sold Mr Houston 8 bus Potatoes @ 50 Per bus 17 WEd O -- 4E Fine Cool East wind 18 Thu Went to B Hay. $ @ $ 11.00 Per ton Bot 1 bag Salt & 1 BBl plaster ++ & : 4E PM 19 Fri Sowed Land - Plaster & salt on 4E O == 4E Fine 2 1/2 lands 20 Sat M 4E 2B PM got tweed suit of Clothes from Barr & Babcock Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May & June (Bk. 28.) No. 5 & 6 Train, Brockville Conductor,__________187 82 No of Car. FROM 21st May TO REMARKS. 21 Sun Pa here from Gananoque Fine 22 Mo Drew out 13 loads manure Pa went back to G Rain at night, light showers 23 Tu Rained most all day X 24 Wed Drew out 8 loads manure Went to B PM Walter F Wood came here X AM Fine 25 Thu Drew out 15 loads manure Fine 26 Fri Drew out loads manure C -- ~ 1E WS Fine 27 Sat O -- 1E WS } J Aldridge brought 2 teams and helped PM Fine most of day 28 Sun W Wood & I went to B Fine AM rain at night 29 Mo O : -- & little orchard oats & peas Fine sold 400 of hay at P .50 Per cwt 30 == & -- cout C 1E WS Fine 31 Wed O -- cout Potato & corn ground & Marked it out with marker rain in PM 1st June Thu } Went out to Back lot Took out stumps Fine 2 Fri Commenced to plant potatoes more rain Fine AM 3 Sat Planted Potatoes 1E WS Rain most of PM J.B. Coleman here Fine AM 4 Sun Rain AM Heavy flood last night Fine PM 5 Mo Took out Stumped back lot Fine most of day 6 Tu " " " " 7 Wed " " " " Built part fence north side flat Fine 8 Thu " " " " rain AM & PM 9 Fri Went to Kemptville Fine from St Catherines </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train, Brockville Conductor,__________187 82 No of Car. FROM 10th TO 30th REMARKS. 10 Sat Went to Josiah Render's from Kemptville Olive & I } Rain most of AM Maclure home here from Gan Heifer calved 11 Sun Came back to Kemptville Fine Went to hear Mr Allen at night 12 Mo Came home from Kemptville Fine Flora foaled 13 Tu Planted Corn Fine 1E WS 14 Wed Worked on road Augusta Division Fine 15 Thu Planted some Shakee Russett Potatoes 1E WS Fine Went to B 16 Fri Hoed Beans & among currant bushes trimmed cherry trees took worms nests out of them &c 17 Sat Burnt stumps on Back lot Put Flora to Lathams French stallion Fine Rain at night 18 Sun Very heavy rain in Morning Fine PM 19 Mo Sawed tops off posts S side 5W 2B Set 2 sett of Gate posts Fine 20 Tu Pa came down from G to vote & returned on the 5:30 PM Fine Went to Mill at Lyn 10 bus wheat & Mixed 6 of provender 21 Wed Went to B. Finis sawing tops off posts Put cap boards on fence 5W 8S 22 Thu Planted Potatoes second time Shaker Russetts & Scotch Greys No 1E WS Fine 23 Fri Sowed W Corn P.M. Planted corn where potatoes missedt 1E WS Fine most of day light shower PM 24 Sat Finis W corn 1E WS SNS Hilled part of Early Potatoes Cherry Nailed on Cap boards 5W SS Cherry calved 25 Sun Fine Jennie & Walter went to Church Bethel 26 Mo Commenced Road work had horses on scraper Fine & warm Walter & Jennie {illegible} 27 Tu Finished Road work Fine 28 Wed Finis --/ early Potatoes } O --/ corn orchard} Shower Put wood in shed 29 Thu Drew 2 loads hay from back lot Fine 30 Fri " " " " " Rain PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train, Brockville Conductor, Fraser187 82 No of Car. FROM 1st of July TO 20th REMARKS. 1st Sat Rain both A & PM. Ground Reaper sections Alva here 2 Sun Went to Service Bethel Mr Masson Preacher F Showery 3 Mo Drew home one load hay AM Rain PM Alva went back to Gananoque frequent showers PM 4 Tu == Corn & Potatoes, sold Rose for $30.00 to Murray (Butcher) Fine 5 Wed Put up line fence between Shipmans & us Back lot Fine most of day rain at night 6 Thu Drew out 7 loads Manure from out of Lower B AM Moved 4 loads straw out of L. Barn inot shed PM 7 Fri Moved 3 loads straw & Cultivated W corn & Potatoes rain in AM rained all night 8 Sat /| Corn Walter went to Gananoque Put Flora to Luthuger's horse Fine 9 Sun Went to Bethel Church Mr Chown Preached Went to B for service Fine 10 Mo O /| Corn Light showers PM Fine AM 11 Tu O C --/ /| Potatoes Walter came from Cananoque Fine 12 Wed C /| Potatoes Went to B G Henderson here AM Fine - PM Potatoes 13 Tu C /| Potatoes Fine light showers ~ Morning 14 Fri O --/ " " 15 Sat /| " Put Mowing machine together O ground M - Knives scythes &c Went to B 16 Sun James & Nellie Robertson here Fine 17 Mo in Orchard AM -- Potatoes & corn sold hay on back C lot Fine 18 Tu -- Potatoes & corn showery O C.M. Sharp (nee Bell) & Mifs Kate Sharp here 19 Wed Raked & cocked hay, Orchard --/ corn & Potatoes 20 Thu Drew in 5 loads hay Orchard Fine C --/ Potatoes & Corn </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July & August (Bk. 28.) No. 7 & 8 Train, Brockville Conductor, Fraser 187 82 No of Car. FROM 21st of July TO 9 Aug REMARKS. 21 Fri --/ Potatoes & Put Paris Green on them -- O Fine 22 Sat --/ Potatoes & Corn Took Mrs Lucas Sharp & Mifs Kate Sharp to B Fine Put reaper together 23 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown Preached & to B Mr T.G Williams Preached Fine 24 Mo M 3E SS P.M. Went to B with a load of Cheese AM Fine & warm 25 Tu M 2E ES Cocked most of no 3E SS windy Fine & warm 26 Wed Raked & cocked 2E ES Finis cutting around fences Fine Breezy 27 Thu Drew in 6 loads hay 3E SS Put 5 in lower Barn & 1 in upper Fine 28 Thu M 5E hay. Went to B got Pitman Box for Reaper heavy shower last night Fine 29 Sat Drew in 3 loads AM put 1 in U Barn & 3 in loft Raked & cocked 5E Fine 30 Sun Fine & hot Nellie Robertson & Jennie Robertson here Fine 31 Mo * Drew in 5 loads hay from no 5E & 6 from 2E ES Henry McLean & Herman White helped Fine 1st Aug Tu } no 4 ac of Rye & 1 1/2 F Wheat for J McLean & 1 1/2 ac of Rye for H McLean } Ma here from Gananoque 2 Wed M Rye & Bound part of it Tillie & Aunt M went to Jas Robertsons Fine hot 3 Thu M Rye Bound & stooked up C.O. Johnston Tillie & Aunt Margaret Wood went to B {illegible} on no 4 4 Fri M Rye & Bound & stooked it {illegible} Fine O Ma went back to Gananoque very hot 5 Sat O M Rye } in F Wheat. Fine C Jennie went to Gan } Uncle Jno Fraser & Olive came last night & went to Gananoque today 6 Sun Quarterly meeting at Maple Grove Fine very hot sultry 7 Mo Went to Prescott for casting for Reaper ' cut in F Wheat for A Irelan Rain P.M. 8 Tu Rained most of day. Adam & Marg McGuin here Nellie Robertson here Uncle J.F. Olive & Jennie came home 9 Wed Uncle John & Olive Fraser went home shower cut part of A Irelan's Fall Wheat <ul><li>C.O.Johnston, Wife & child & Aunt M Wood here</li> </ul></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. 8 Train,______________ Conductor, J Fraser 187 82 No of Car. FROM 10th Aug TO 29 Aug REMARKS. 10 Thu M in F Wheat for A.Q. M acre spr wht } M Barley C 2E WS } showery 11 Fri O W Fall Wheat No 3E NS & Barley 2E WS O binding & setting up F Wheat Fine 12 Sat Bound Spr Wheat acre Fine AM } drew in 4 loads PM Barley 2E WS showers 13 Sun Went to St Lawrence Camp Ground Jennie & I Fine 14 Mo Drew in 2 loads Barley & one load swale grass 3E & 3 loads Rye (5W) Fine 15 Tu Drew in 5 loads Rye 5 E & 6 loads F Wheat 3E & 2 loads Spr Wheat } J & W. Miller helped PM 15th Mr & Mifs Scott here 16 Wed Cut 6 ac Spr Wht for Millar fine 16th Scott went home 17 Thu + Mr & Mrs J.L. & mrs Alex Margach here Andy & Maggie Margach here Rainy + 18 Fri M Australian oats 2W C M spr Wheat 1E ES C Fine 19 Sat O M spr Wheat & Australian Oats 1E ES Fine Pa here from G 2W 20 Sun Went to Bethel & Brockville ( Chown & Williams Preached Fine 21 Mo Finis Binding of Spr Wheat & set it up AM Pa went home to Gananoque & Cousin J. Margach to {illegible} 22 Tu Drew in 8 loads Oats 2W Miss Scott Mr Dixon & I went to International Camp Grounds 23 WEd Rained showery most of day, washed Buggie & Made washers for it &c &c 24 Thu Drew in 8 loads Australian Oats Fine 25 Fri Jennie went to Gananoque & from that to Kingston Miss Scott went home Rain AM Fine PM 26 Sat Drew in 5 loads Oats 2W Fine O M for A Irelan (one piece) 27 Sun Heavy shower in evening Fine rest of day Sow had 10 pigs last night 28 Mo' -- 3E WS Drew in 2 loads oats 4E Fine Cut down bushes 4E 29 Tu Drew in 6 loads Oats 4E Fine Insured {illegible} Landon Material for $1200.00 + Tisha McGuin & Mrs R Bell here 29 Fred Bell here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train,______________ Conductor, J B Fraser 187 82 No of Car. FROM 30th Aug TO 18 Sept REMARKS. 30 Wed Finis oats 1 load 4E } drew 1 load swale grass 4E Finis } Drew in 2 loads Spr Wheat 1E ES 31 Thu Finis harvesting 1/2 load oats Orchard (little) Fine & 5 loads Spr Wheat 1E ES 1st Fri ' -- 3E NS PM } Rain PM } Helped Henry McLeans thresh until 10 AM machine broke Fine AM 2 Sat Helped H McLean thresh Jno Smith here Fine 3 Sun Went to B for the Rev T.G.Williams who preached at Bethel showery in AM 4 Mo Finished threshing at H McLeans in AM Helped R.E.Stewart thresh P.M. heavy shower 5 PM 5 Tu Helped Jno McLean thresh Walter & I & the team Fine 6 WEd C -- 3E Scraped B.yard. Jennie came home from Sharpton Went to Picnic (School) Perry's Grove Fine PM 7 thu O -- 3E NS Cut Brush 4 E Went to B got broom Groceries &c Jennie came home from Sharpton Scraped B yard 8 Fri O -- 3E NS Cut brush 4E 2B got broom Groceries 9 Sat Jennie & Walter went to Heckston Burnet Dixon here. Fine Cut corn 1E WS 10 Sun Fine Mr Baker & Dr Porter from Prince Albert here 11 Mo Bound W Corn got 4 3 bus F Wheat from Abbott @ 1.35 Per bus Burnt stumps in pasture Fine 12 Tu Drew out 10 loads manure on no 3E NS Walter returned last night Fine 13 Wed Cut W corn, got 5 bus Rye from Mr McLean 14 Thu : 3 bus F Wheat 3E NS AM & 3 3/4 bus Rye } Rained most of P.M. Hauled one load manure 15 Fri Drew out 15 loads manure 3E NS very high wind yesterday PM Fine 16 Sat O == Rye & part F. Wheat Went to B. Finis binding W.Corn Jenny came home Mifs Minnie Gilroy here Fine 17 Sun Fine Went to B & to Bethel Mr Chown Preached 18 Mo Helped Jno Houston thresh Fine Dug 7 bags of potatoes, heavy shower last night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept & Oct (Bk. 28.) No. 9 & 10 Train,______________ Conductor, J B Fraser 187 82 No of Car. FROM 19th Sept TO 8th Oct REMARKS. 19 Tu Went to Market, Rained, spread manure Helped R Houston thresh 20 Wed Went to Kingston Fair Fine 21 Thu At Kingston Fair rainey Drew out Manure came back to Gananoque 22 Fri At Gananoque Rained most of day Dew out home manure 23 Sat Came home from Gananoque Fine Drew out manure 24 Sun Uncle James Bell here Fine 25 Mo ' -- 5W PM : 2 bus F Wheat & == it in 3E NS Fine Picked up apples & dug potatoes for market 26 Tu Went to B to Market Picked up apples Fine Potatoes, apples. pigs 1.50-125 27 C -- 5W Cut corn. Fine Got 10 bus Barley from H McLean 28 Thu Went to Lyn with 10 bus Barley & 14 bus wheat Bound & set up corn, picked up apples Fine 29 Fri Cutting corn O 1E WS } Fin } C -- 5W } Dug potatoes for market 30 Sat Went to Market Bound up Corn Fine 1st Oct Sun } Went to Bethel Mr Chown preached Jennie Walter & Mifs Gilroy went to B Fine 2 Mo Drew out 12 loads manure 1E WS ' to dig potatoes fine 3 Fri Dug potatoes Fine 4 Wed " " " 5 Thu " " " 6 Fri " " " Went to B 7 Sat O Digging Potatoes Fine Edward Gilroy & Mifs Sarah Laidley here 8 Went to B & to Maitland Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train,______________ Conductor,____________187 82 No of Car. FROM 9th Oct TO 28 Oct REMARKS. 9 Mo C -- 5W } Picked up one pit of Potatoes } Mr & Mifs Gilroy & Miss Laidley went home Fine Windy Picked apples 10 Tu Went to B market Potatoes 55 to 60 6 bags apples very dull 90 to 100 Fine Picked snow Apples 11 Wed C -- AM 5W } Picked apples raw cold wind 12 Thu Finis Picking apples & Picked over part cider apples Pa came here from Gananoque Fine 13 Fri Finis Picking over apples Took part of apples to cider-mill Fine 14 Sat Took rest of apples to mill. Went to Kemptville Fine 15 Sun At Presbyterian Ch in Kemptville Mr Hay Preached Fine 16 Mo Went to J.S.Renders C dig potatoes (at Renders) Fine 17 Tu Finis digging at Josiah's } Walter helped A Irelan thresh Fine 18 Wed Came home " " " " " from Mountain } stopped at J Van Allen's last night 19 Thu Got 112 Gals of Cider Drew 2 loads potatoes Fine Geo Dalton & wife here 20 Fri Picked up 3 loads potatoes. Pa & Ma went to Gananoque Fine Tommy E Bell here 21 Sat Went to Market AM Drew in Potatoes P.M. Fine got check cashed 74.55 22 Sun Went to Maitland Mr Chown preached Fine 23 Mo Got shirts (Flannel) & Horse blankets & got harness fixed Rainy Finis drawing in potatoes 24 Tu Walter went to S. Mountain for potatoes Put away machinery fixed barn door &c &c Fine 25 Wed Took reaper & Mower apart & put them away Fixed cow-stanchions, put wood in shed &c &c Fine 26 Thu Walter returned from S Mtn with 35 or 36 bus of Potatoes Got 2 teeth filled. Finis wheeling wood in shed &c &c 27 Fri Drew in 4 loads of Corn & 3 of w corn Fine 28 Sat Finis Drawing in w corn 2 loads 2B at night Got Heifer from Mike Whalen Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train,______________ Conductor,____________187 82 No of Car. FROM 29th Oct TO 17 Nov REMARKS. 29 Sun Went to Bethel Mr C preached showers 30 Mo O --- 5W Mr Chown here Fine Revival services started at Bethel tonight 1st Nov Wed } Boiled feed for pigs Fixed for threshing Fine 2 Thu Went to B to market Potatoes & apples Had 4 teeth filled Fine 3 Fri Commenced to thresh Wheat & some Rye today Fine 4 Sat Threshing } Rye (balance of) Oats & part of Barley Fine 5 Sun Jas & Nellie Robertson here Fine 2B 6 Mo Finis Threshing, Cleaned & straightened up yard Fine 7 Tu Went to B to Mill hog feed fine 8 Wed Got Grist from B Addio Phillips here Fine 9 Thu Walter F Wood Went away (to B) R. Sanderson here Fine 10 Fri --- 5W " PM } " " went to Gananoque Belle (cow) up to Gananoque Fine 11 Sat Went to B Paid taxes 25.53 showery PM Jennie Wood here Fine AM 12 Sun Went to Maple Grove Mr Might Preached Rained D.J.W & I went up {illegible} 13 Mo Rained Jennie Wood went home snowed & rain Jennie & Mrs Chown to B } Finis cook house Window 14 Tu O -- 5W } Cold wind. Fine. 15 Wed ' -- 1F WS Fine 16 Thu C --- " " R Sanderson here Fine 17 Fri Got ready for market Oats & potatoes </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov & Dec (Bk. 28.) No. 11-12 Train,____________ Conductor,__________187 82 No of Car. FROM 18th Nov TO 6 Dec REMARKS. 18 Sat Went to Market Potatoes (47 cts) & Oats (35 cts) Trimmed Put down Grape vines Fine 19 Sun Went to S.H in A.M. & Bethel at 7 PM M Chown Preached 20 Mo 20 Revival Services going on yet Miss Winona Near here this evening 20 Mo Put batten on Cow Stable Glass front to stoop mild Fine Mr & Mrs Chown went away &c &c 21 Tu Went out to Back lot Fine Let lot to Mr Nichol 22 Wed Built fence around part of back lot Mr Nickel, Harry Nickel & Mr Fields helped Fine 23 Thu Bought colt of A Irelan $30.00 Fine Fixed up hen-house buggy house &c 24 Fri Cleaned up 12 bus of Oats & put up 4 bags Rose Potatoes Snowed services going on at Bethel yet 25 Sat Went to Brock to Market Potatoes & Oats Alva & F Ashley here (9.P.M) 26 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown preached 27 Mo Went to hear the Jubilee Singers fine Alva & Frank Ashley returned to Gananoque 28 Tu Fixed or put window in cow stable cleaned hot pen &c &c Fine 29 Wed Went to B got Mifs Elma Shipman to come & sow for Jennie } Mr Might sup minister here Fine 30 Thu Drew up bedding for stock Snow at evening cool 1st Fri Killed 3 hogs Fine J & H McLean helped 2 Sat Went to Market Pork 7.75 Per cwt (1 hog ) (328 lbs) stormy 3 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown Preached Fine 4 Mo Stormed Went to B & got S.S.Library 44 vols 5 Tu Salted down Pork snow storm at night Fine most of day 6 Wed Helped R Stratton thresh Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>December </pre> (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train,______________ Conductor,__________187 82 No of Car. FROM 7th Dec TO 26 Dec REMARKS. 7 Thu Finis threshing at R. Strattons B.C. Dixon here rough & stormy 8 Fri stormy Chored around Moved Pigs into old he{illegible} } 9th Mr Schofield dropped dead in Hunters meat shop 9 Sat Went to B P.M. B.C. Dixon went away Drew up straw for bedding Fine 10 Sun Went to Bethel stormy Went to J. Robertsons in evening Mr Chown preached 11 Mo Made & cut Sausage snowed husked 3 bags corn 12 Tu Made one horse blanket } Went to Murrays in evening Practice Fine 13 Wed Fixed horse-blanket Stormed most of day 14 Thu Went to B Husked corn Fine 15 Tu Practice at G. Daltons for S.S.Anniversary in evening Fine Husked corn 16 Sat Husked corn &c light snow 17 Sat Went to Hall Mr Lewis preached Fine 18 Mo # Fine Took sow to T Wilkinsons Put up potatoes & cleaned apples for Market 19 Tu Went to market - Fine got Potatoes .75 Per Oats .34 per bus home four 20 Wed Helped H McLean kill beef James, Edith & Lizzie Earl & Shep Mills here cold Fine Edith Murray & Lewis Manhard 21 Thu Chored around. Practice last night for entertainment 22 Fri Soft Went to B Got Goose from H Rath's 23 Sat Got Razor 2B Jas. H. Bell here Fine most of day 24 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown preached Fine 25 Mo At Jno Robertsons in PM & at Oyster supper in Baptist Church at night Fine 26 Tu Jennie & S Milks came home from Kemptville Fine <ol><li>Mrs Artemus Bissel buried today</li> </ol></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec & Jan (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train,______________ Conductor,__________187 82-83 No of Car. FROM 27th Dec TO 15 Jan 83 REMARKS. 27 Wed Took organ over to Bethel church went to Div Fine S.H. Milks here last night 28 Thu Tea-meeting in Bethel church at night Fine 29 Fri Fine Went to Mr Chown's in P.M. Rosanna Dalton died last night } helped clean church 30 Sat Got Div Organ & took it to Church (Bethel) Fine 2B Special Meeting at Div tonight 31 Thu Went to Rosanna Daltons funeral stormy Took Mr Archibald McDougal to B 1st Mo (Jan 1883) Pa & Ma came here from Gananoque Went to Rows Corners to vote Fine & pleasant 2 Tu Pa went back to Gananoque very Fine Took Ma to Nellie Robertsons 3 Wed Went out to back lot stormed & drifted very rough out there no ice under snow 4 Thu Choreing around Cold split wood 5 Fri Jas Bell started for B. & next day for here Fine but very cold 6 Sat Went to B got cutter fixed Pa came in evening Fine 7 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown preached Temperance 8 Mo Took Pa to B he went to Gananoque Drew up 1 load straw quite warm Sim Fraser & Frank Bradley here Snow 9 Tue Finis splitting wood. husked corn good sleighing nice day Fine 10 Wed Helped A. Irelan saw wood Fine at Div & Jas Robertsons in evening very cold 11 Thu Took a small load of straw to Mr Chown at Maitland Fine & cold 12 Fri Went to B in evening, Cold & clear water very low in creek & wells 13 Sat Stormed most of day soft Allan McLean & Mifs Erma Earl here 14 Sun Rev T.G.Williams preached Missionary sermon at Bethel Fine Pa came about 9 AM 15 Mo Took Pa & Ma to B (for Gananoque) Roads drifted Fine A. Simpson, L Manhard & Mifs Holland here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train,______________ Conductor, J.B.Fraser 187 83 No of Car. FROM 16 Jan TO 4th Feb REMARKS. 16 Tu Finis husking corn very fine & plesant Missionary meeting at Bethel Dept Messrs Brown & Gifford 17 Wed Heavy storm (snow) Cleaned up Mr McLean's grain (that I borrowed in fall) 18 Thu Shoveled snow off Ho Wood Waggon horse Fine : & cold about 9 or 10 inches deep 19 Fri Stormed Took Mr Jno & H McLeans grain home Fine part of day 20 Sat Drew up 3 loads straw 2B Fine rain at night 21 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown Preached Sacrament administered after Preaching 22 Mo Went to Back lot & broke road into swamp Fine high cold wind 23 Tu Drew one load wood for Joseph White Fine visited at Mr Geo Simpsons in evening 24 Wed Went out to swamp in AM & to B P.M. Snowed anniversary at S of T Hall at night 25 Thu " " " " " " " & went to Edward Easton & Grace Robertsons Wedding in evening 26 Fri Clear cold & bright - Cleaned up Grain for market 27 Sat went to market - Stormy AM Fine P.M Oats .37 ct 6 bags & Barley .50 4 bags Fine 28 Sun At home all day ( except at S.H.) Fine Fine 29 Mo Cleaned & took to Mr Jno McNish 40 bus of Barley & Oats .01 per lb very fine day warm 30 Tu Cleared up & took to B 25 bus of oats at .37 Per bag Fine & warm day 31 Wed stormed Went to B Jennie Wood here warm AM cold at night 1st Feb Thu } Cleaned seed wheat 1st time Allan McLean here cold & windy Fine 2 Fri Helped Jno McLean Saw wood AM & Rob Stewart PM Went to Algonquin Fine Penny Readings 3 Sat " H " " " stormed most of day 4 Sun Took Jennie & Jennie Wood to B Fine Mr Chown took tea with me } at Bethel PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 2 Train,______________ Conductor, J.B.Fraser 187 83 No of Car. FROM 5th Feb TO 24th Feb REMARKS. 5th Mo Boiled on pot of feed for pigs stormed AM Fine most of day 6 Tu Filed cross-cut saw Fine 7 Wed Fine PM. rough & stormy AM cut & Split part of oak tree at creek 8 Thu Drifted & Stormed. Filed saw sorted Potatoes &c 9 Fri started for Andras Earls PM roads bad so stopped at J Robertsons Fine most of day 10 Sat Went to B P.M. Made Mr T Wood a visit Fine & cold 11 Sun Fine Went to B at night 12 Mo Drew up Oak tree from creek Went to B Missionary meeting Fine 13 Tu Went to Quarterly Official meeting 11 voted for & 2 against Union Fine 14 Wed Boiled on pot feed for hogs Fine Pa came here about 7 PM 15 Thu Pa went back to Gananoque Fine Snow very deep 16 Fri Went to Swamp } Jennie came home from Kemptville Mr & Miss Ashley here Rain 17 Sat Thawed 2B Alva came down here Fine day 18 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown preached Fine & nice weather roads bad 19 Mo Mr & Mifs Ashley & Alva went home Mifs Sarah Gilroy here fine 2B Boiled feed 20 Tu Went to Swamp got one load Fine most of day 21 Wed " " " " 2 loads 1 to Mr Hurds & one home stormy Went to Oyster supper at Stove's 22 Thu Snowed most of day, Boiled one pot of feed 23 Fri Drew two loads wood one home Fine Mr Blow & Mifs Moorhouse here 24 Sat Went to B Mr Philp & Mifs Laidley called Fine & cold Mr Blow & Mifs Moorhouse went away Jennie & Allan McLean went to South Mountain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. 3 Train,______________ Conductor, __________187 83 No of Car. FROM 25th Feb TO 16th Mar REMARKS. 25 Sun Went to the Mr Shepperds Funeral 26 Mo Stormed most of the day Mifs Sarah Gilroy went to B Boiled one hot feed 27 Tu Fine, Cleaned Wheat. Pa & Mr Raymore here Mr Chown & Mifs Hammond here Fraser & Tennant running for MP here 28 Wed Pa went back to Gananoque Maggie V. Bell here Fine 1st March Thu } Fine Boiled Feed Cleaned Barn Floor cleaned up some rye 2 Fri Cleaned up Rye Fine went to penny reading 3 Sat Sold White Cow 29.00 & 43 Bus rye @ .60 Fine 2B at Jas Robertsons for evening 4 Sun Took Jennie F & Maggie V. Bell to B. Fine at Bethel Mr Chown preached 5 Mo Very Cold Boiled one pot feed Jennie & Maggie V Bell went to Gananoque 6 Tu Stormed most of day. Went to Jno Henry's sale Adam McGuin here 7 Wed Cleaned part of F Wheat Stormed & Blew very hard concession roads drifted today 8 Thu Cleaned rest of F Wheat 1st time Simeon Fraser here Fine 9 Fri Cleaned part " " " sec " Fine Boiled one pot of feed 10 Sat Stormy Jennie came home from Gananoque Finis F.W. 2nd time 11 Sun Stormed & drifted most of day at home all day 12 Mo Cleaned grain Stormy S. Dear brought one load manure & got some straw 13 Tu Went to B Wheat - 1.00 Per Bus $19.40 fine 14 Wed Cleaned grain Windy Fine 15 Thu Went to B Wheat & Rye $25.62 } Wht - 1.00 Rye .62 16 Fri Finis cleaning Wheat Stormy Mr & Mrs Raymore & 2 children here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March & April (Bk. 28.) No. 3 & 4 Train,______________ Conductor, __________187 83 No of Car. FROM 17th Mar TO 5th April REMARKS. 17 Sat 2B Paid Mr Rath $130.66 on acct of Back lot Stormed 18 Sun Stormed most of day at home all day 19 Mo " " " " Drew up 2 loads of straw Took 3500 cwt of hay to Mifs Stewarts weighed out 1/2 ton for Mrs Reynolds 20 Tu Took one Ton hay to Mr McEwans (Williams) Fine Robert Powell & Mr Keller here 21 Wed " " 1/2 " " " Mrs Reynolds Fine & Pleasant 22 Thu " 3850 lbs hay to Mr McCally Fine 23 Fri Went to B ot suit of Clothes & Overcoat Fine 24 Sat " " Kingston @ Aunt Catharines Jenny Wood here 25 Sun @ Aunt Catharines & Francis's for this evening Heard Mr Chant Preach at Glenvale 26 Mo at Uncle Jno's & called at M Raycrofts in Evening Jas Bell & M.V. Bell & 2 Fine 27 Tu " " " & Uncle Alex Light rain Maggie V Bell went to B Jas. V Bell took me in morning 28 Wed At Uncle Alex Met Rev Mr Brown Mr Topping Flora Sherwood & daughter here At mifsnionary meeting at night 29 Thu At Uncle Ms's Mr McCarthy & Mr Harder Fine John Heard has been here this week @ manure & wood 30 Fri Came to Westbrook with Francis Bell & from that AK. heard the Salvation Army @ Uncle W. Frasers 31 Sat Came Went down to Gananoque on No 3 Fine Uncle Jno Bell & Aunt Ellen drove down today 1st Sun Went to Ashleys in PM Fine Mr Bond preached in AM 2 Mo Came home from G. Frisk calved yesterday Fine 3 Tu Bess calved } Boiled feed } 2B fine 4 Wed Got grist from B } Jno Hard started for the N.W.T. Fine 5 Thu Rain Cleaned part of seed oats (Australian) </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train,______________ Conductor, JB Fraser 187 83 No of Car. FROM 6th April TO 25th April REMARKS. 6 Fri Cleaned up seed Barley & Otas Fine ground bare in spots , Snow overtop of garden fence 7 Sat Snowed most of A.M. Boiled one pot feed Lill calved -- AM killed the calf PM Fine PM 8 Sun at home all day roads very bad 9 Mo Drew out 3 loads manure A.M. Made hot bed PM Mr & Mrs Chown called Fine 10 Tu Went to B got tooth filled second time Sold X doz eggs (6 1/2) 20 Per doz } Can see picket tops of garden fence 11 Wed Moved & Picked over Burbank's (Potatoes) moved all the potatoes on account of water in cellar 12 Thu Put sleigh & cutter away smoked meat boiled one hot feed Star calved 13 Fri Cleaning up around yard Fine & Nice & warm Warm 14 Sat Trimmed apple trees 2B Fine Sold Dacon Skin .65 15 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown Preached Mifs Ida M Bellamy baptized 16 Mo Got Mr McCulley's boar. Drew 1 load straw (bedding) & 3 loads hay from U Barn to H stable } 2B got grass & Clover seed 17 Tu ' PM 1W } : Clover 3E NS } Fixed fence cut wood roads drying fast Fine 18 Wed C A & SM 1W } Helpd H McLean take down barn Fine 19 Thu C 1W } Rained most of day 20 Fri C 1W } Finished taking down H McLeans barn Fine 21 Sat 1WO -- AM } Helped raise barn at Ross's Fine PM 22 Sun } at S.H. Jas Robertson here Fine 23 Mo O 1W ---& ==} Gathered up brush in Orchard Fine 24 Tu ' PM -- 2W } Drew 3 1/2 loads manure on to garden (back of H Pen) Flurries of snow PM Fine AM 25 Wed Drew out 12 loads manure 4E Fine 2 1/2 in snow fell last night -- </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. 4-5 Train,______________ Conductor, JB Fraser 187 83 No of Car. FROM 26th April TO 15th May REMARKS. 26 Thu ' -- 2W } Cut Oak tops} Took hay to Mr Chown Rain in evening 27 Fri ' -- 2W Cut Oak tree tops Fine sold 3 calves to Mr Wright $10.00 28 Sat C AM -- 2W } Helped raise R.E. Stewarts barn P.M. Fine got 1 bus Early Ohio Potatoes H. Caldwell 29 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Chown preached Joined after Service Fine 30 Mo : == PM 1W } Drew 8 loads rails for No 4W Fine + 1st Tu May } 0 == 1W } : & == 1/2 2W } Took Mr McMullens pig home Fine & warm 2 Wed M 1/2 2W 0 == 2W 1 1/2 -- } M 1W } Fine most of day showery at night sowed piece of Onions 3 Thu Rained most of day Drew 3 loads manure 4E Pa came here from Gan 0 M 1W 4 Fri Took 35 bus grain to Brockville Mill Fine put up 10 bu Burbank seedlings Pa went back to G 5 Sat Rain AM } ' -- 4W } Got Dan shod 6 Sun Went to Quarterly Meeting Algonquin Fine Cherry calved (killed on the 7th) 7 Mo shipped 2 Pig and 5 sacks Potatoes to Gananoque Went to Quarterly meeting @ Algonquin Fine 8 Tuesday Drew Rails & stove for No 4W, fence 9 Wed C -- 4W } Put up fence 4W } 10 Thu Drew 11 loads Manure} Mr Jno McNish Killed with lightning 6 PM shower at night Had Grey Colt altered Fine 11 Fri : 1/2 No 4W & == it } Helped Mr Byers raise stable 10 -- 4W windy Fine 12 Sat : No 4W 0 & 0 == } Put up part line fence E Side back lot Fine 13 Sun at Jno McNish's funeral at Bethel & Fairfield with Mr Chown Fine. Gyp calved 14 Mo Drew out 6 loads Manure } 0 Fence Back lot Fine 15 Tu -- & :: & == Little Orchard (oats & Barley) Fine Drew out 5 loads manure + Last of snow disappeared yesterday </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May & June (Bk. 28.) No. 5 & 6 Train,______________ Conductor, __________187 No of Car. FROM 16th May TO 4th June REMARKS. 16 Wed ' -- 4E Have had night frosts regular so far Fine 17 Thu : : 8 bush Australian & == them in PM 5W -- C 4E NS 18 Fri :: 8 bus Australian Oats == 5W Fine cut Potatoes &c 19 Sat == NS4E Potato ground } Fine nice & warm today for the first 20 Sun Fine at S. H. nice day 21 Mo Rained most of day Drew out 1 load manure scraped Barn yard cut Potatoes 22 Tu Drew out 2 loads manure put up 32 bus wheat in mill rained most of day 23 Wed Rained A & PM. } 2B } Ground very wet 24 Thu Attended trial of J L Wood at Algonquin H McLean & 2 together Fine 25 Fri C -- 4E } commenced to dig cellar drain Fine 26 Sat Went to Mill Lyn 32 bus wheat sold @ 1.07 Per bus Fine rain at night 27 Sun Went to Bethel Ch. Mr Chown Preached Mr Chown here all night Fine rain at night 28 Mo Drew out 3 loads manure Fine. light shower in morning Changed part fence WS No 3W 29 Tu Rain AM Moved fence PM (3E) Ma came here from Gananoque 30 Wed Made part fence between Orchard & yard heavy rain at night 31 Worked at fence stakes &c 4W SS got hinges wire &c 2B Ist Tu O -- 4E At Cellar drain Fine + 2 Sat Finis fence (Board, between Orchard & yard) Fine made gate Dug at cellar drain 3 Sun Pa here Jno McLean been sick most of week Fine 4 Mo W O :: S 1/2 of 4E & == 2 ways Pa went back to G == Planting ground + Pa & Lewella Miller came here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train,______________ Conductor, __________187 83 No of Car. FROM 5th June TO 24th June REMARKS. 5 Tu O == 4E & ridged up planting ground Fine + 6 Wed Commenced to plant potatoes 2B Jennie sick with Diptheria } C -- 1E WS 7 Thu Planting Potatoes } Fine } O -- 1E WS 8 Fri " " " } O 1E WS } :: Barley No 1E WS == 1st + past 2nd time 9 Sat " " " rain at night } seeded 1E WS O == it cut waterfurrows 10 Sun Mr Chown preached farewell sermon at Bethal Fine Jennie getting over Diptheria 11 Mo O Planting potatoes. Planted corn Fine 12 Tu O Planting Corn. Hoed early potatoes Fine 13 Wed Took Ma to B (for Gananoque) Fine Hoed Potatoes 14 Thu Pa here from G O hoeing Early Potatoes 15 Fri helped Mr H McLean PM Moving Buildings Fine Moved rails from No 1E to 4WE 16 Sat " " " " " " " Drew stone & Posts for fence 4E Fine 17 Sun Went to Maitland { Mr Chown's last sermon as pastor 18 Mo Helped H McLean Move Building (Pig Barn) rained very heavy 19 Tu Went to B Got Factory Check cashed $31.83 Fine Put up fence 4E WS 20 Wed Finis fence 4E WS } ' -- W 1/2 No 2 W for buckwheat Fine 21 Thu C -- W 1/2 2S PM Fine } Got load of house hold stuff cutter &c home from Maitland for Mr Chown 22 Fri O -- 2W WS } Helped at raising H McLeans barn cow & stable Fine Hot 23 Sat O :: 2B & == Buckwheat ground 2W WS Fine 2B Pa here from Gananoque 24 Sun Heard Mr Raine preach } Rev Mr. Simpson at Bethel with Raine + took Lewella Miller to B & sent her to Gananoque </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June & July (Bk. 28.) No. 6 & 7 Train,______________ Conductor, __________187 83 No of Car. FROM 25th June TO 14th July REMARKS. 25 Mo Commenced road work Fine } Pathmaster Jno Stewart Pa went back to Gananoque 26 Tu at Roadwork AM. Rain P.M. } Got waggon fixed 27 Wed Finis road work AM showery } W Corn ground too wet to Plow 5W Fixed Pump 28 Thu Straightening up things around the house Rev SD Chown & Stewart here 29 Fri Went to Kemptville with one load furniture for Mr Chown Pa here to do the work Fine heavy shower 6 PM 30 Sat " " Josiah Renders Fine 1st Sun July } At Van Camps Church Mr Stewart preached Fine 2 Mo Came home Pa went to Gananoque Fine 3 Tu + Potatoes & Corn } O Hilling Potatoes Little Orchard Fine 4 Wed O time Corn 4E NS } Rained most of AM hoed PM 5 Thu O == Potatoes 1st time 4E WS } Fine } 2B evening } O --/ corn 6 Fri Hoed Potatoes Fine & warm Cleaning Cellar PM 7 Sat " " A.M. Very heavy rain P.M. Finis cleaning cellar AM & Paris Greened Potato bugs (Early) 8 Sun Mr Simpson preached 1st sermon at Bethel at Jas Robertsons Fine 9 Mo W acre & 2E WS Fine 10 Tu O --/ Potatoes Raked acre & 2E WS Fine 11 Wed Cocked hay Uncle Jno Fraser & Alida Render here Fine 12 Thu Uncle Jno F & Alida went to Gananoque Put Paris Green on Potatoes Drew in 3 loads Hay acre Fine 13 Fri Heavy shower last night & light showers today Got 2 shoes on Dan 14 Sat Fine Uncle Jno & Alida came here from Gananoque 14 Francis Coleman came here 2B </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July & August (Bk. 28.) No. 7 & 8 Train,______________ Conductor, __________187 83 No of Car. FROM 15th July TO REMARKS. 15 Sun Rain Uncle Jno & Alida Render went home 16 Mo -- Potatoes one way N&S } Drew in 2 loads hay 2E WS water lying on ground 17 Tu Light Shower AM Fine PM } Drew in 7 loads hay 2E WS 18 Wed -- out & hilled Potatoes & corn showery 19 Hilled Potatoes & corn showery 20 Fri " " W 1E ES Pa here 2 hours from G. P.T. Barnums show in town today Fine 21 Sat Took a load of Cheese to B (33) Cocked up hay 1E ES (Fred Bell (Mountain) came here the 20th 22 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Simpson preached 23 Mo Drew in 13 1/2 loads hay 1E ES H McLean & McCready helped Fine 24 Tu W Orchard } O --/ Potatoes & corn } Raked orchard Fine 25 Wed W S 1/2 3E } Drew in 3 loads (orchard) Fine 26 Thu Drew in 7 loads hay 3E SS P.M very fine hay day } Cocked it up AM 27 Fri Drew in 2 loads hay from 3E SS } O it Fine } W 1/2 E 1/2 2E light shower at night 28 Sat showery Took 30 bus grain to Mill at B 29 Sun At home shower 30 Mo O 2E ES W } Showery } Fixed shed for hay 31 Tu went to B shingled barn (in patches) 1st Wed Went to Ice Cream Social at Hall Drew up straw for bedding 2 Thu Raked & cocked up part no 2E ES PM light showers 3 Fri O cocking hay 2E ES } W Wheat 3E NS (Fall) rain Uncle Jno Fraser & Olive here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. 8 Train,______________ Conductor, __________187 83 No of Car. FROM 4th Aug TO 23rd REMARKS. 4 Sat C W wheat showery at B Uncle Jno F Olive & I 5 Sun Uncle Jno Fraser & I to Pres church AM & at International C - ground PM Ma came here AM } rain } 6 Mo " " " & Olive went home O W & Binding Rye & wheat } Drew in 2 loads hay 5E & 2 loads 2E ES 7 Tu Drew in 11 loads hay 2E ES Fine 8 Wed " " " 2 " " " " " " 3 " Rye 3E NS O Haying 9 Thu " " 6 loads F. Wheat Fine Ma went to Gananoque 10 Fri Drew in Rakings of wheat Fine Drew oats in (little orchard) 11 Sat Fine Sow had 10 Pigs 2B hot weather 12 Sun " 2nd " " 9 " Jennie & H Dougall } 13th nellie Robertson here H. Dougall went away 13 Mo Made Gate (road) for No 1W 2B Choreing & straightening things up Fine 14 Tu Hung road gate No. 1W made part of collar Drain cut weeds in front of place farm Fine 15 Wed W No 2W ES Barley & oats & W & bound up 4 1/2 ac oats 1W Fine H McLean R. McCready helped bind} 16 Thu O W Binding & stooking up oats 1W 17 Fri Geo Ward here cocked up Barley & oats 2W 18 Sat 2B to market light showers Potatoes onions Beans Butter & Eggs 19 Sun Jennie & F Coleman went to Maple Grove Fine Geo Ward went home to Q - Meeting 20 Mo Drew in 2 loads oats & Barley 2W ES F.PM Went to Quar Official Meeting Shower AM 21 Tu " " 4 " " " " " " " Fine 22 Wed Went to Harvest Dinner at Chippenhook N. Augusta Fine 23 Thu Aunt Ellen Bell & nellie & Mrs Raycroft & Jennie Put chip dirt around bushes Fine here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train,______________ Conductor, __________187 83 No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 24 Fri Drew in 8 loads oats 1W Took Aunt Ellen & Mrs Raycroft to Jas Robertsons & brought Nellie home with me Fine 25 Sat Drew in 2 loads oats 1W Fine Alva & Wife here for 3 hours Aunt Ellen & {illegible} to B 26 Sun Fine At S. of T Hall Mr Lewis preached & at S. School Bethel 27 Mo Helped Mr H McLean mow oats Fine 28 Tu W 5W NS Cut oats rain at night Fine most of day 29 Wed C W " " P.M. Rained most of day 30 Thu 2B Fine O W 5W PM 31 Fri Cocked up oats AM 5W & W & bound oats PM 4?W W. Dalton helped Fine 1st Sept Sat } W 5W O Flora } Binding 4W O Sherwood & } W 2W WS Buckwheat Jos Miller here Fine 2 Sun Went to International Camp ground Fine most of day rain at night 3 Mo O W Buckwheat 2W WS Fine Richard Macready helped bind 4 Tu 2B got 200 wt of provender & bran rain PM Turned over oats 5W Fine AM 5 Wed shook out oats & cocked part of them up 5W Fine but not a drying day 6 Thu Drew in 6 loads oats 5W 2B in evening Pa & Ma came down from Gananoque Fine 7 Fri Got in 3 loads (2 1/2 4W & 1/2 5W AM Raked 4W & hay - 5W cloudy 8 Sat Rainey. Got Dan shod. 2B. Traded heifer for lambs & sheep Boiled 1 hot feed 9 Sun At S. H. very cold & windy water frozen at night or mo morning 10 Mo Drew in 3 loads oats 1, 4W (rakings) Pa went back to Gan 1E WS Barley & oats Fine & 2SW 11 Tu O W 1E WS Fine } raking 5W & Just rakings in barn Mr & Mrs Bigg here 12 Wed Took 1100 lbs hay to Mr Bigg Fine Bound up Barley & oats No 1E WS Robert Stewart helped </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train,______________ Conductor, __________187 83 No of Car. FROM 13th Sept TO 2nd Oct REMARKS. 13 Thu Stooked up Barley & oats No 1E WS O W oats No 4E SS Fine 14 Fri Cut corn 4E NS Fine 15 Sat " " " " went to Market Pigs 1.00 to 1.25 each apples .75 Butter .25 fowls 50 cts 16 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Simpson Preached Fine 17 Mo ' -- AM 1W } Bound Corn P.M. } Helped H McLean thresh Fine 18 Tu ' AM -- 1W " " " Drew in 3 loads oats P.M. 2 Russels helped this week Fine 19 + Wed Jno McLean thresh Drew in 7 loads oats & Barley Helped H. McLean Finish & Robt E Stewart thresh (yesterday) Almaran Shipman helped 20 Thu Jno McLean finis threshing Drew in 3 loads Buckwheat Fine C -- 1W 21 Fri O Harvesting rakings 1E WS } C -- 1W Fine Mrs Thos Wo{illegible} here 22 Sat 2B Fine O -- 1W Jas Bell (Montreal) here 23 Sun Took Nellie Robertson home Fine 24 Mo O -- 1W } Got 7 bags grain from H. McLean rainey PM Drew out 1 load manure 25 Tu Drew out 6 loads manure P.M. rain in morning Fine most of day 26 Wed Drew out 20 loads manure Fine on 1W 27 Thu Drew out 4 loads manure A Shipman helped }:: 3 bus F wheat 1W Fine 29 28 Fri Sat } O == & :: Grasse seed 1W } 2B P. M. FH Beer & wife started for home 28 29 Sat == 2nd time O 1st & O :: 1W } 3 bus wheat & 4 bu Rye Hiram Bell went to B.} Alva & wife here 2B Fine 30 Sun At Bethel Nellie Robertson here 1st Mo Alva Pa & I to B AM Alva & wife went to Kingston Boiled 1 Pot feed Fine 2 Tu Rained Most of day chored around + FH Beer & Wife here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train,______________ Conductor, Fraser187 83 No of Car. FROM 3rd Oct TO REMARKS 3 Wed Pa to Gananoque At Algonquin for threshers Alva & Eleanor came from Kingston 4 Thu At Kingston Fair Fine 5 Fri Took one load hay to B. Fine PM Came down from Kingston 6 sat Took 10 bus grain to Mill Helped unpack Household goods in B Fine 7 Sun At home Ma & Pa here, Alva & wife in town Fine 8 Mo Alva commenced business in Brockville Helped unpack goods & clean house Fine 9 Tu In town at Bakery } Fine } J Mo ' dig Potatoes 10 Wed " " " came home at night Fine 11 Thu Dug Potatoes Fine 12 Fri Helped A Irelan thresh rain 13 Sat Rain Dug Potatoes 14 Sun To Bethel Mr Simpson Preached Fine 15 Mo Dug Potatoes Fine Frost last night 16 Tu " " Fine } Helped A Irelan thresh PM 17 Wed O " " Jno Stewart " Fine 18 Thu Helped Jno Stewart thresh AM & threshed at home PM high south wind 19 Fri Threshed AM & 2B PM Shower at night (Alex Wright & Chad Simpson threshers) 20 Sat Took 20 bus Provender to Mill & 10 bus oats for Alva Fine 21 Sun at Home Fine 22 Mo Drew in 52 bus Burbank Potatoes Fine Cleaned up 46 1/2 bus oats A Shipman helped Mr & Mrs Knapp & Mr & Mrs Gilroy here. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct & November (Bk. 28.) No. 9 & 10 Train,______________ Conductor, JB Fraser187 83 No of Car. FROM 23rd Oct TO 4 Nov REMARKS 23 Tu 2B Oats 46 1/2 bus @ 38 A.M. Fine Drew in 15 bus Burbanks & 20 L Rose 24 Wed Drew in 5 loads coarn & took a load of hay to Alva PM 25 Thu In Brockville P.M. Boiled feed &c AM Fine 26 Fri Fixed Henhouse: Fine Ma here Chored around & fixed up for winter 27 Sat Fine Boiled one pot feed. Drew up bedding Went to Factory with mild C Cleaned hog pens 28 Sun at Bethel Mr Simpson preached 2B in evening Dr Meachans spoke Fine 29 Mo ' -- 4W SS AM Rain PM 30 Tu Light shower AM Put window in H. stable showery PM Fine 31 Wed C --- 4W Fine } Florence Sherwood here 1st Thu Nov } at Factory with Milk in Morning } Plowed 4W O N & S pieces 2 Fri Took horse in town } not feeling well did not do much 3 Sat Boiled 1 pot feed 2B Fine } Uncle James Bell here 4 Sun Pa, Ma & Uncle James Bell went to B in eve Fine 5 Mo Took Milk to Factory Husked corn AM ' -- 4E 6 Fri Went to Algonquin with Bread Fine 7 Wed ' -- 4E nice day Took milk 8 Thu C -- 4E Fine & warm 9 Fri 2 Algonquin with bread heavy rain PM & thunder shower 10 Sat 2B Fine Pulled beets & husked corn Boiled 1 pot feed 11 Sun 2 Bethel Mr Simpson preached Warm Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No.___ Train,______________ Conductor,_________ 187 83 No of Car. FROM 12 Nov TO REMARKS 12 Mo Hail last night, Cold freezing wind today Drew up wood Fine 13 Tu About 4 in snow fell today Boiled feed Husked corn Got more wood up shed &c 14 Wed Went to Algonquin with bread. Cold not stormy 15 Thu Killed 1 Pig for ourselves 2 for Jno McLean Went to S of T hall in even to Dr Kings Lecture Fine 16 Fri Snowstorm last night cutters & sleighs out today in B helping Pa & Alva Fine 17 Sat Quite nice sleighing } 2B Pa & Ma here at night Fine Boiled 1 hot feed 18 Sun } Fine & warm } Snow disappears } Nellie Robertson here 19 Mo Went to Back Lot & to Quar Official Meeting Fine & warm drove out with buggie 20 Tu Boiled 1 pot feed. Went to Algonquin with bread Snow most all off } We've had a S wind for 3 days 21 Wed } Commenced to deliver Bread in town no snow rainey } Henry White doing chores 22 Thu Helped Deliver bread Fine Maggie came from Prince Albert 23 Fri Sorted & put up Onions } Jennie & Maggie to B road in town bad on account of w. work 24 Sat 2B with Onions 60 Per bus } Boiled 1 pt feed neighbours plowing on 2 {illegible} Fine day 25 Sun 2 Bethel Mr Simpson preached Fine day 26 Mo Killed 2 hogs helped Stewart & H McLean Heavy rainstorm is evening & al night roads Muddy {Stratton \ 27 Tu Salted Pork Cleaned Pig pens &c PM 2B & Algonquin with bread PM 28 Wed Started to Deliver Bread in B roads quite hard Fine 29 Thu Rained & afterward turned colder Delivering Bread 30 Fri Some snow in AM A few cutters & light rigs out 1st Dec Sat Snowed at night Fine most of day Snider Simpson called in evening (at farm) </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train,______________ Conductor,_________ 187 83 No of Car. FROM Dec 2nd TO 21st REMARKS 2 Sun at School house in AM In town in evening Fine 3 Mo Baked two batches Delivering bread zero 4 Tu " " " " " zero 5 Wed Baked two batches today Quite good sleighing Fine 6 Thu Run off one batch today Fine Snow disappearing 7 Fri Used sleigh delivering in AM & waggon in PM Fine day 8 Sat Roads breaking up & snow all gone Delivered 3 1/2 waggon loads Muddy Fine 9 Sun at Geo St Meth Church in AM & home P.M. Ma not well. Dr Van out to see her Fine 10 Mo Used waggon for delivering roads frozen hard Fine 11 Tu In town AM & to Algonquin P.M. Fine cold 12 Wed Threshed remainder of Wheat, Rye, Oats & Barley Ma very sick 2B for Alva Edna & Pa 13 Thu Finis threshing (Oats & Barley & Buckwheat) Fine Worked in town today Broke waggon arm & axle 14 Fri Drs Jones & Van + here to see Ma H McLean Ploughed Baked 2 Batches Fine roads very hard 15 Sat Broke hind axle arm Bread waggon Ma slightly better but very low Froze hard last night Fine 16 Sun At Sunday school. AM & 2B in evening 17 Mo 2 Batches today Fine Ma getting better 18 Tu Pa went to Algonquin with bread heavy flurry of snow about noon 19 Wed 2 Batches today roads smoothing somewhat 20 Thu 1 Batch " Ma some better Fine 21 Fri 2 Batches " Allan McLean back again Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December & January (Bk. 28.) No. 12 & 1 Train,______________ Conductor,_________ 187 83/4 No of Car. FROM Dec 22nd TO Jan 10th REMARKS 22 Sat 2 Batches today, had Swain Most all wekk. Fine & very cold Came out home in evening & went to H McLeans 23 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Simpson Preached Fine & cold drove cutter 24 Mo Baked 2 batches Fine Delivered Bread for Xmas 25 Tu Jennie was married to Allan McLean Frankie McLean & Myself watiers Mr Mrs & Philanders McLean here Fine 26 Wed Allan & Jennie went to started for Syracuse yesterday at delivering yet 27 Thu Baked one batch today Good sleighing Fire at McEwen & storehouse 28 Fri Baked 2 batches Ma able to sit up a short time 29 Sat " " " In evening at school meeting was appointed trustee Fine 30 Sun The St Lawrence Hall burned this morning stormed in evening } at Wall St Ch in evening 31 Mo Baked 2 Batches & had all bread on hand but sold out clean Fine 1st Jan Took some bread to stores & to Algonquin Jennie & Allan home form Syracuse Elenor home 2 Wed Stormed hard Baked 2 batches 3 Thu Baked 2 Batches in PM had a blizzard wind blew 40 miles per hour 4 Fri Wind blew very hard snow drifted 7 feet deep in places 5 Sat Baked 2 batches Fine & cold came out to farm in evening 6 Sun Cold at S - H & Wall St Methodist Ch PM 7 Mo 2 Batches about 40 Pans each sold about all of it Election day Cold & fine 8 Tu Stormed heavily all afternoon roads blocked 9 Wed Baked 2 batches Stormed roads bad 10 Thu " 1 batch Fine Trains delayed with snow </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January 1884 (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train, storm Conductor,_________ 187 84 No of Car. FROM Jan 11th TO Jan 31st REMARKS Jan 11th Fri Stormed P.M. 16 of a load of us went out to S of T Hall in eve 12 Sat Fine Quite a large Market - 2 Batches cold 13 Sun at Geo St Met Ch in AM & Baptist PM & Evangelical meeting in Victoria Hall stormy all day 14 Mo Delivered in AM at home P.M. Fine 15 Tu Went to Algonquin with bread at 8 AM Then was 18 below 0 at 8 PM 22 Fine 16 Wed Took Jennie's Organ & Oak Household goods to B to ship to Friend Neb. Fine No McLean here 17 Thu Cleaned up 6 bus Buck (4 for H McLean) & 20 bus oats cold wind stormed 18 Fri Took Hay grain & Potatoes to bakery stormed & drifted 19 Sat Took 25 bus oats to Brockville got 40 cts Allan & Jennie here also Harry Rowsom & wife Fine 20 Sun Allan & Jennie, Maggie, Frankie McLean, Wm & Ally Maxwell, Herb & Emma Dunham & I went to Bethel 21 Took Allan & Jennie to B (starting for Friend Neb) Mrs Sam Dean here Fine Ther 0/10 morn 8 eve 22 Tu 2B & to Maitland with bread rough & stormy roads drifted badly 23 Wed Started for Back lot but on acct of storm turned back stormed most of day H Frank & Mrs McLean here 24 Thu Stormed hard all day roads drifted badly visited at H McLeans 25 Fri Fine. Drew apple tree to wood shed & cleaned up 24 bus oats Jno Murphy's child dead yesterday Ther 0/23 0/18 PM 26 Sat 2B Oats, 48 & Buckwheat (60) Fine Got pants & vest (tweed from M White) 27 Sun at S.H. roads bad - blocked with snow Ther below zero all day Fine 28 Mo Drew up straw for cattle, stormed most of day Jno Murphy lost 3 children lately by Diptheria 29 Tu Went to Algonquin with Bread Fine Took Ma & Maggie to B keeping house alone 30 Wed Rain snow settling some, cleaning up another of Jno Murphy's children buried yesterday (3 in all) 31 Thu Broke road down to creek & got 1 tree Fine wrm wind </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary 1884 (Bk. 28.) No. 2 Train, storm Conductor,_________ 187 84 No of Car. FROM 1st Feb TO REMARKS 1st Fri Put up Potatoes & Oats for B Fine & Cold Light Snow last night 2 Sat Fine most of day Mended bags PM Took " " " " to B. light flurry of Snow in morning 3 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Simpson preached & to B Mr Bland Preached stormed at S-H in morn 4 Mo Cleaned up 41 bus Rye Cold wind Fine drifted 5 Tu Went to Algonquin Bread rained most all day Took out 112 loaves 6 Wed Cold stormed some Choreing around & cleaning Pantry 7 Thu went to B with Rye 36 bus sold for .60 cts Per bus very fine day roads pretty good 8 Fri Put Bob-sleighs together stormed 9 Sat Stormy (Frozen rain) Took petition around (about school) 2B Maggie came one with me in eve 10 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Burnfield Preached Mr Dudley's childs funeral sermon I & to Maitland Mr Wright {illegible} 11 Mo Went to Town Hall in Augusta with Petition Jno Stewart - & 2 about school cold wind Fine 12 Tu Went to Algonquin with bread stormed drifted 13 Wed Soft Rained got up some wood from creek Went to party at Albert Burritts 14 Thu Cut wood filed saw ground axe &c &c warm most of day Froz hard at night 15 Fri Went to Back lot got one load for R Stewart (from their place) Fine nice day 16 Sat Got 1 load for Robt E Stewart Fine 2B Ma & Pa came out tonight 17 Sun Went to Quarterly Meeting Fine & warm AM H & Mrs H McLean Jno McLean Mrs Dunham Maggie & I rain PM 18 Mo Went to B Oats & Hay rain Mr & Mrs McLean & Frankie here 19 Tu Went to Algonquin with Bread roads drifted & soft 20 Wed Took Pork out of Barrels washed it cold wind Took Maggie to Mr Hurds </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary & March (Bk. 28.) No. 2 & 3 Train,_______ Conductor,_________ 187 84 No of Car. FROM 21st Feb TO 9 Mar REMARKS. 21 Thu smoked meat Hitched up colt (Nix) 1st time to sleigh Fine 22 Fri Took 22 bus Barley & oats to H McLean & 4 3/4 bus Rye to Jno McLeans 23 Sat Cold & fine to Mr Maxwell's in eve Put on 2nd lot meat to smoke 24 Sun Went to Maitland Fine H McLean drew Maggie Mrs Frank & 2 {illegible} 25 Mo Went to Swamp & got 2 loads wood Fine 26 Tu Went to Algonquin Rained 27 Wed Went to back loat & got 2 loads wood Went to necktie social at Maitland ~ &2 28 Thu Stormed Went to B Nellie F came home with me 29 Fri Stormed & drifted badly { 22 of a load from town here} cut wood &c 1st Mar 1884 2 B took in 4 1/2 bus Potatoes Fine 2 Tu Went to Algonquin with bread took a surpiise part from 3rd street 23 in all 3 Wed Went to woods & got 2 loads Fine 4 2 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Simpson preached Fine 3 Mo Went to A Council at New Dublin with school Petition Maggie went to Montreal 4 Tu Went to Algonquin with Bread had a surprise party from the 3rd 23 of them 5 Wed Went to Swamp got 2 loads Fine 6 Thu " " " " " " stormed in AM Fine PM 7 Fri roads drifted up did not go to swamp 8 Sat Stormed most of the day 9 Sun Stormed. At SH </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. ______ Train,_______ Conductor,_________ 187 84 No of Car. FROM 10 Mar TO REMARKS. 10 Mo stormed last night Fine today Roads nearly Blocked with snow com to clean wheat smoked meat 11 Tu Went to Algonquin with Bread Rained 12 Wed Cleaned up rest of Wheat Rained AM Fine PM Star calved 2B in evening smoked meat 13 Thu Went to Lyn with wheat got 1.05 Per bus Fine went to Hall to necktie & sugar-party & coming home 14 Fri Helped Robt. E. Stewart saw wood Fine Went to Mr Dunhams in evening 15 Sat Went to Market with Meat (Pork) Five Hams 12 1/2, side 12 1/2 shoulders 10, Paid last Payment on back lot $123.56 16 Sun Thos & Sam Bell here Went to Bethel Mr Simpson preached Fine 17 Mo Helped Jno Stewart saw AM. stormed fine in evening 18 Tu Went to Algonquin with Bread Fine 19 Wed Took 2 Pigs to B & got 1 load Manure rained P.M. Fine AM 20 Thu Snow AM Put up grist 37 bus Fine PM 21 Fri Drew up 4 loads hay from shed to H stable in PM Fine 22 Sat Went to Market (meat) & to mill 37 bus Provender Fine sleighing bad 23 Sun at S-H roads very soft 24 Mo Drew up rest of hay from shed Fine roads bad no good waggoning or sleighing 25 Tu Went to Algonquin with bread Fine 2B with waggon & to Algonquin with sleigh 26 Wed Loaded up hay for Alva Boiled Feed cleaned Pig Pen (partly on acct of frost) cut wood 27 Thu Took hay to bakery roads bad Fine Lill calved 28 Fri " 1 load to B 1590 @ 8.00 per ton rain at night Fine 29 Sat " " " " Chemical Works 1560 @ 8.00 Pr ton Got suit of clothes Boots shirts &c &c </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train,_______ Conductor,_________ 187 84 No of Car. FROM 30 Jan TO REMARKS. 30 Sun At S.H. Did not go to Bethel Fine most of day 31 Mo Fine day 2B Hay, got married in evening to Frances Sarah McLean 1st Tu Went to Prescott to Ogdensburg & from there to Syracuse to J.W. Millers very fine 2 Wed At Uncle W Millers, snowed 3 Thu " " " " Snowed at auction sale near Uncle's 4 Fri Went to Syracuse with Uncle Fine roads not good at Syr 5 Sat Snowed at Uncle's yet some sleighs running 6 Sun At church & S. School at Lafayette Fine 7 Mo went to Syracuse & from there to Oswego Fine at Geo Bells 8 Tu Stopping at Geo W. Bells U.S. Fine 9 Wed Left Oswego & went to Watertown Fine Geo Bell & wife went with us. 10 Thu Came from from Watertown Fine most of ime & our trip Ma not well 11 Fri Cleaned stove pipes & chimney fixed Rocking chair Moved Franks Piano here & got 2 heifers along with it 12 Sat Straightened up around house & barn Fine roads Muddy & soft 13 Sun At Bethel Mr Simpson preached & in town in evening Fine 14 Mo Fine & Warm Pa & Uncle Jno Bell here Put bees out doors 15 Tu Rain, Filed saw, cut wood Took down glass windows 16 Wed Took down stove Showery tonight (Light) 4 cows milking commenced to send to Factory on Monday 17 Thu Fixed pump Boiled feed, Fixed churn-dash Fine pruned trees 18 Fri Went to B got wall-paper clover-seed &c Misty Drove Grey cold to town 1st time </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April & May (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train,_______ Conductor,_________ 187 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 19 Sat Got White heifer calf from Jno McLean Fine cut sprouts & trimmed snow apple tree 20 Sun Went to SH Erasters Render Nellie & Alva here Fine went to B in evening 21 Mo Got 1 load manure from B Fine 22 Tu Cut wood, Fixed up fence, &c Fine Cut Black Knots from cherry trees 23 Wed Got 1 load Manure from B Fine 24 Thu Burnt limbs Black Knots &c Gyp calved Fine 25 Fri Made soap P.M. Jno Schofield came here seeded 1W with clover Fine AM 26 Sat Went to B Fine Cut wood in PM 27 Sun At S.H & at Bethel Mr Simpson preached Pearl Fine 28 Mo Drew out 4 loads Manure P.M. ' -- 3E SS Fine Boiled feed Cool Killed Pearl's calf 29 Tu " " 7 " " AM ' -- 3E SS PM 30 Wed " " 5 " " ' -- 3E SS Fine Lilly calved Killed it 1st Thu May " " 1 " " } C -- 3E SS Fine 2 Fri O -- 3E SS Fine } very high wind most of day blew over corn -crib & blew barn door off 3 Sat 2B got 3 bus wheat ground for calves Fine O spreading manure 4W SS 4 Sun At S.H in AM Fine at home rest of day 5 Mo Rain AM Cleaned up seed oats } C -- 4W PM & Put up part line fence 6 Tu O __ 4W AM 2 == & :: 3E SS PM Fine 14 bus Oats 7 Wed O -== 3E SS Rain Got Flora shod Melted Beeswax 8 Thu C -- 4E Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. 5 Train,_______ Conductor,_________ 18784 . No of Car. FROM 9th TO 28th REMARKS. 9 Fri C -- 4E Rain at night loaded - a load hay 10 Sat O -- 4E 2B with hay 11 Sun At Bethel in Evening @ 7.PM Mr Simpson Preached Took Dinner in town 12 Mo :: oats & == once 4E } F } at Algonquin Quar board 13 Tu O == 4E Fine most of day Rain at night 14 Wed == & Ridged up Potato ground 4W SS Ma & Maggie here 2B Fine 15 Thu Commenced to plant Potatoes Rose 4W SS rain at night Fine most all day 2B 1 load Manure 16 Fri Finis planting Early Rose 4W SS cool & damp Got one load manure from B 17 Sat Put manure on & -- garden ~~ AM Drew out 6 loads manure on 4W NS PM Fine 18 Sun At S.H. Jno Murphy's Children's funeral sermon Preached at church Fine 19 Mo Drew out 8 loads manure 4W & 1 load from B shower at night 20 Tu Rained C -- 4W spread manure 21 Wed O -- & == 4W & ridged part of it up Fine 22 Thu Went to B -- 5W } Got David McCardnay } ridging O W 4W NS Fine 23 Fri C -- 5W 2 Teams Fine 24 Sat C -- 5W " " " 25 Sun At SH & Bethel Mr Simpson Preached 26 Mo O -- 5W & == 1 3/4 times Fine :: oats 5W 27 Tu O == 5W } Corn to plant Burbanks (Potatoes) Fine 28 Wed O Planting Potatoes Fine 2B </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 & 7 Train,_______ Conductor,_________ 18784 . No of Car. FROM May 29th TO June 17th REMARKS. 29 Thu Cut wood in AM hard frost last night ice 3/16 in thick } made part of mild stand & drew manure in little orchard PM 30 Fri Drew manure in & -- little orchard } O Fine Fixed gat & bars milk stand by corn-crib 31 Sat Got 1 load manure from B } Planted sweet corn in little orchard sowed oats Fine 1st June Sun } Mr Chown preached at Bethel PM June } 31 carrots & beets sowed mangolds 2 Mo ' -- 1W started to build hen yard built calf Run 3 Tu ' -- 1W Plowed with colt Nell Mare to Algonquin Making hen-house 4 Wed C -- Pa & Ma here warm day fixed over Fence (lane) Fine 5 Thu C -- 1W went up river Picknicking 6 Fri O -- 1W Fine but very hot 7 Sat O -- 1W & == it Fine Ther 87 {symbol for degrees} ] to B & got lath for hen house & finished it 8 Sun At Bethel Mr Philp preached & at to hear Saved Army at night 9 Mo Commenced Road-work light shower PM Fine AM cool 10 Tu Finished Elizabeth town road work Took Madam to Bull Fine 11 Wed Done Augusta Road-work Rained cleaned Buckwheat 12 Thu Drew 13 loads straw on 2W & Burnt it Fine most of day light shower 13 Fri :: Buckwheat & == over twice Fine 14 Sat O == 2W AM. Got a load of manure B PM Fine Put in a new gate Post (road-gate) 15 Sun At S. H. 2B 2 Saved Army in P.M 16 Mo == Potatoes 1st peice Fine & warm 17 Tu C -- W corn ground 5W In Ball day warm weather </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train,_______ Conductor, Fraser 18784 . No of Car. FROM 18th June TO 7th July REMARKS. 18 Wed O -- W corn ground AM. O --/ Potatoes 1st peice PM Fair & hot 19 Thu Put ditch through w Corn ground 5W Fair :: & == in W corn 5W Hot Hot 20 Fri --/ & weeded Mangolds Beets & carrots &c Therm 120 {symbol for degrees) in sun, very hot 21 Sat 2B Fixed road near bridge Fair == W Corn one again 22 Sun } at Bethel Mr Simpson preached Fine 23 Mo Finished road at Bridge } Fixed corn-crib P.M 24 Tu Cleaned cellar AM. Drew stone off Bu Hill in lane Shower 9:30 PM Bees swarmed 25 Wed Graded up road E side of little field Fine 26 Thu == Potatoes 4W NS. Helped fix foundation of hall S of T Fine Pa & Ma here 27 Fri Went to Spencerville & Josiah Renders Fine --/ Potatoes " " " " 28 Sat O --/ Potatoes 4W NS -- Potatoes 4W SS } Went to Uncle Jno Frasers Fine 29 Sun Left Uncle Jno Frasers & went to Jos McLeans heard Mr Chown preach in AM Fine 30 Mo Came home from Jos McLeans } hilled Potatoes 4W SS warm Fine 1 Tu Put Paris Green on potatoes AM & hilled in PM Fine 2 Wed O hilling potatoes 4W SS Fine 3 Thu 2B AM } -- out Potatoes 4W NS } hilled potatoes 4W NS Fine warm 4 Fri O hilling Potatoes. Heavy shower at night 5 Sat 2B & got Jo{illegible} & Lath for S H Fine 6 Sun At Bethel Mr Simpson preached a Temperance Sermon 7 Mo Rain } 2B & got 1 load lumber } Jno Stewart took straw home 6&7 Maggie sick in bed </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train,_______ Conductor, Fraser 18784 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 8 Tu Worked at S-H. Uncle Jno & Aunt Annas Fraser here 9 Wed Helped Alva deliver Bread. Fine Russul applied Paris Green Potatoes Put more rails on line fence 10 Helped Alva in B. Put Paris Green on Fine 11 Fri O putting on Paris Green AM . Thinned & weeded Carrots Beets & Mangolds PM Fine 12 Sat Rain Put mower & Reaper together AM worked at S-H P.M. 13 Sun At Home Ma & Pa here, fine 14 Mo 2B Hay for bakery 1/2 ton } W acre & orchard Fine 15 Tu " " " " Wiltsie Archie Bell here } raked hay & drew in 2 1/2 loads Fine 16 Wed 2B 1 load hay @ $14.00 Per ton worked at SH 17 Thu Worked at S.H. Drew in rakings Orchard Fine 18 Fri " " " " Fine 2B in evening 19 Sat Worked at S.H. Fine } light shower at noon 20 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Simpson preached Fine light showers cool 21 Mo W E 1/2 2W Fine } Raked 2E ES } at SH AM 23 Wed Rain drew in 1/2 load Hay 2E ES } got 4 loads sand 24 Thu Cocked & Raked 2E } Fine } 2B } at S.H 25 Fri Drew in 8 loads hay 2E Fine Read Osler at Morter 26 Sat " " 3 1/2 " " " " " Worked at SH 27 Sun At home Rained most of day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July & August (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train,_______ Conductor, Fraser 18784 . No of Car. FROM 28th July TO 16th Aug REMARKS. 28 Mo Rain Finis wood-work SH 29 Tu Worked at School -house Fine M 3E NS 30 Wed Worked at SH Fine cocked hay 3E NS sow Pigged 10 Pigs 31 Thu Rained very hard } worked some at S-H 1st Aug Fri Worked at SH. Sow had 8 Pigs at Mr Cunninghams Funeral shower 2 Sat Worked at S.H. } M 1W Wheat & Rye O cocked 3E NS Fine 3 Sun At home Alva & Nellie here fine 4 Mo at SH. M Par 1E WS Drew in 7 loads 3E WS 5 Tu O Plastering SH. O M 1E WS cocked hay 1E 6 Wed Drew in 9 1/2 loads hay 1E WS + 7 Thu M 1E ES Fine 2B with 1 load straw At Picture ure Perrys Grove got up by Dunhams 8 Fri O M " " Drew in 4 loads hay Fine Got colt from Jno McLean 9 Sat 2B AM & Raked & drew in 1E ES PM 4 1/2 loads Fine 10 Sun Went to Maitland in evening. Fine 11 Mo Drew in 1 load wheat & 1 load Rye & rakings went to Algonquin to Quarterly Board Fine 12 Tu worked around stabel le & house Fine Plastering ringing hogs &c 13 Wed " " " " " " Ground up tools &c 14 Thu Worked in B at H McLeans Kitchen Fine cut grass in hollow 4E Fine 15 Fri Worked in B " " " " Fine O grass in 4E 16 Sat Drew in Grass from Swales 3 loads Fine Ther 92{symbol for degrees} in shade + Pa & Ma moved from B back to farm </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>August </pre> (Bk. 28.) No. 8 Train,_______ Conductor,_____________ 18784 . No of Car. FROM 17th Aug TO 5th Sept REMARKS. 17 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Simpson Preached Fine 18 Mo ' Black S.H. Went to Algonquin Committee meeting about pastorage 19 Tu O Blacking S.H Fine Ther 90 {symbol for degrees} in shade 20 Wed Took hay to B for Alva. Fine Drew in 3 loads oats for H McLean 21 Thu Blocked off school-house Fine 22 Fri " " " " 23 Sat 2B & got sash & glass for SH. Fine cut wood Fixed road at cow stable door 24 Sun At S.H. Fine, Frost at night 25 Mo Helped H McLean Mow oats AM } cut w corn 5W PM 26 Tu Ground Reaper guards AM } M & M 2W O C Buckwheat most of day Fine 27 Wed O M & M 2W Buckwheat } C M oats 4E Fine 28 Thu O M oats 4E Bound & set-up oats } 2B & bought 2 lots 5 & 6 {illegible} Black 3 29 Fri Rained all day } Put Glass in SH windows &c &c 30 Sat Went to Market Potatoes .35 Per Bus & Pigs 1.00 to 1.25 each Fine Daniel Folking here 31 Sun Went to Campground (Butternut Bay) light showers Fine 1st Sept Mo } M 3E SS Bound oats Fine 2 Tu Binding oats O set them up 3E SS } Drew in 5 loads oats 4E Fine 3 Wed + Drew in 2 1/2 loads oats 4E } Drew in 5 loads Bkwheat No 2W feed 3 loads Fine 4 Thu " " 6 loads Oats 3E SS Fine " " 5 Fri M 5W oats & bound part of them Fine D Tolkein went away. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No._______Train,_______ Conductor,_____________ 18784 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 6 Sat Bound & Set up oats 5W Fine } 2B to Market 7 Sun at home Fine very hot & close 8 Mo Rain most of day. fixed shed for straw at Dunhams PM put up hay fork &c 9 Tu 2B with 30 cheese AM } at SH part of PM cut oats in little orchard Fine 10 Wed Drew in 1 load oats & 1 load corn AM 5W Pa, Ma, & Maggie went to Syracuse 11 Thu Helped H McLean thresh } Drew in 5 loads Oats 5W Fine 12 Fri Helped H McLean thresh AM & Jno Mc P.M Went to Algonquin with bread Drew in 1 load of oats 13 Sat Drew in 2 loads oats 1 of corn 5W Helped Jno McLean thresh fine 14 Sun Went to Bethel Fine Mr Simpson preached 15 Mo Drew in Oats from little orchard Picked up apples Fine 16 Tu 2B to Market AM cut sweet corn } Threshed P.M windy fine 17 Wed Finished Threshing Windy, Fine 18 Thu Threshed at McEwans A.M. Fine Bound & set up corn 19 Fri Went to Mill with 25 bus feed got ready for Market cleaned straw from B yard Fine 20 Sat " " Market Potatoes corn apples Picked up apples & cut wood Fine 21 Sun at SH in AM } 2B in eve at Geo St Met Chas Mr Card Preached } Saw R.M.B & Nell off for Sam Fran 22 Mo Got ready for market } put hay & straw on scaffold in E shed rain 23 Tu Went to Market } Dug Potatoes Rose's Fine 24 Wed Dug Potatoes & got ready for Market heavy rain at night 25 Thu Went to Market Rain dug Potatoes </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September & October (Bk. 28.) No._______Train,_______ Conductor,_____________ 18784 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 26 Fri Dug Potatoes & got ready for Market Fine 27 Sat 2B to Market Rain } bought & Paid for lots $180.00 got Deed 28 Sun at Bethel Mr Simpson Preached Fine 29 Mo Helped Stratton thresh Fine Boiled feed & got ready for market 30 Tu Went to B Market Rosie Bell here Fine } Dug Potatoes & Picked up apples 1st Oct Wed } Went to Prescott Fair Frank Rosie Bell David McCarting 2 Thu Went to Prescott Fair Fine 3 Fri Took one load hay to Mrs Patrick @ $11.00 per Ton rain Husked corn 4 Sat Went to Market with Alva showers looking for a lot P.M. 5 Sun Went to Flora Rowsoms (nee Sherwood) Funeral Rosie & Thomas Bell with us Fine 6 Mo Dug Potatoes Fine Rain in Morning Fine rest of day Picked up apples 7 Tu " " " " " 4W Burbanks 8 Wed " " AM 2B Hay 1950 @ $11.00 } Rain PM } Put away Mower Husked Corn Cleaned H pen 9 Thu Finis digging Potatoes AM. Picked apples PM Frost last night - Took Grist to Mill Fine 10 Fri # Picked apples } Helped Houston's thresh Fine 11 Sat 2B with hay at 11.00 Per ton} Picked apples Got Grist 18 bags Fine 12 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Wright Preached 13 Mo O Went to B with hay 1900 lbs at $10.00 Per ton Picked apples & got ready for market rain AM 14 Tu Went to Market AM } Drew in 1 load Potatoes Fine PM 15 Wed Drew in 4 loads Potatoes Fine George Simpson Esqu buried today died Monday <ol><li>Jas Robertson here O Geo Simpson Esq died</li> </ol></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train,_______ Conductor,_____________ 18784 . No of Car. FROM 16th Oct TO 4th Nov REMARKS. 16 Thu Drew in 4 loads Potatoes & 3 cart loads Fine & cloudy 17 Fri Finis drawing in Potatoes AM Fine cool } Picking apples PM 18 Sat 2B Market AM } Finis Picking apples PM 19 Sun Fine Took dinner at H McLeans 20 Mo O -- S 1/2 4W & ' -- N 1/2 4W Got in 50-60 bus mangolds } Jas Robertson started for Manitoba Fine 21 Tu 2B AM to Market } O -- 4W NS Fine got in carrots Boiled feed 22 Wed Rain AM } Sawed wood } O -- PM 4W NS ' -- 5W 23 Thu Went to B to Market light rain & snow shower D. McCartney's trial 24 Fri Took hay to Bakery } Got ready for Market Fine 25 Sat 2B to Market } rain last night light rain 26 Sun Alva & Nellie & Erastus Render here to Geo St church Mr Chown preached PM 27 Mo ' -- 5W Fine most of day very light showers 28 Fri C -- 5W Fine 29 Wed C -- " " 30 Thu C -- " Drizzly Boiled one pot feed 31 Fri O --- 5W damp day 1st Nov Sat } O -- 5W in AM } Boiled feed got up bedding built fence in Orchard &c 2 Sun At S.H. Fine cool, roads good not much frost yet 3 Mo Fixed & cleaned Pig pens, Cloudy 4 Tu Rained most of day got Flora shod } Water furrowed 5W Got old buggy fixed </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train,_______ Conductor,_____________ 18784 . No of Car. FROM 5th TO 24th REMARKS. 5 Wed Went to Jno Murphy's funeral Snow Boiled hog feed } Fixed buggy Froze at night 6 Thu Laid part of line fence bottom Back lot some snow cold Fine 7 Fri Fine, Got 2 loads Broken rails &c &c brought in Plow harrows &c warmer 8 Sat Laid rails up on line fence back lot Fine & sunshine 9 Sun Quarterly meeting At Algonquin } at Bethel in evening Mr Simpson preached Fine 10 Mo Fine & warm } Helped Jno Stewart thresh 11 Tu ' -- 3E SS AM } Maggie started for St Paul Minn Fine 12 Wed ' -- " " } Took milk to factory in morn Fine 13 Thu O __ 3E SS Cloudy but fine 14 Fri Boiled one pot feed Mixed colouring for S.H. Joseph McLean wife & 2 girls here 15 Sat Coloured S-H 2nd Time } Finis fence, back lot very fine & warm Fine 16 Sun Took dinner at H McLeans } Fine & warm at SH in AM 17 Mo Light rain colder Fixed bread waggon & cut wood PM } striping SH 18 Tu Cut wood Blocking S.H. Boiled feed &c &c 19 Wed Killed one Pig in AM } O W sided SH (Blocking off ) 20 Thu Cut wood} put latch on barn door Rev Simpson & wife here } S. Simpsons PM got in Bees 21 Fri " " striped SH &c Fine 22 Sat Went to Market Fine & cool roads pretty good no sleighing yet 23 Sun Stormed (Rain) Most of day at home all day 24 Mo Drew out 5 loads manure No 5W scraped upper B{illegible} manure Fine & cold </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November & December (Bk. 28.) No. 11 & 12 Train,_______ Conductor,_____________ 18784 . No of Car. FROM 25th Nov TO 14th Dec REMARKS. 25 Tu Drew out 3 loads manure roads have been splendid } stormy snow 26 Wed " " 11 " " Fine & cold snow 5 in deep today 27 Thu " " 12 " " Drifted some drew out with waggon 28 Fri " " 6 " " some sleighs running snowed most of day (light) 29 Sat " " 10 " " Quite good sleighing striped 2 Hrs at SH 30 Sun Fine splendid sleighing } 2B P.M. 1st Dec Mo } Went to New Dublin on School buisness Fine 2 Tu Drew out 1 load manure & got 2 loads wood Jennie & Allen McLean here 3 Wed " 3 loads wood from 5E NE corner Went to Missionary meeting at Bethel 4 Thu Blocked off part of N face SH Fine Quite warm 5 Fri Thawing fast } O striping SH } got 3 loads wood 6 Sat Went to Market apples & Potatoes Fine 7 Sun At home most of day Rained 8 Mo Light snow Put glass in front of stov D 9 Tu Killed 3 hogs stormy } went to Mrs Perrys funeral 10 Wed cut up Port } Fine } Went to Jno Murphys sale Fine 11 Thu Cut up & salted Pork Light snow 12 Fri Sorted over apples. Got ready for market Fine 13 Sat Went to Market roads rough Fine 14 Sun " " Bethel Church Mr Simpson preached </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec 1884 & Pt Jan 1885 (Bk. 28.) No. 11 & 12 Train,_______ Conductor,_____________ 18784-85. No of Car. FROM 15th Dec TO 3rd Jan REMARKS. 15 Mo Drew 2 loads wood snowed 16 Tu Made Storm door for stoop stormy 17 Wed Went to B & got 1 hog Killed & dressed Fine 18 Thu Voting on the Scott Act today Fine At Rows Corner all day 19 Fri Cold Took up Pump Fine 20 Sat Went to Market Very Cold Ther 26 {symbol for degrees} Fine 21 At SH not so cold stormed Jennie & Allen out to Algonquin 22 Mo Went to Jno Corbetts sale Rain bought colt & sleigh Jen & Al back today 23 Tu Went to B. Snider Simpson died. Fine Cold 24 Wed Stormed all day } got calf from Jas McRae's } Fixed hen house 25 Thu Went to Snider Simpsons funeral } 2B for 2B 4T Fine Helped Alva at night 26 Fri In B AM Uncle Jno Fraser & Alida here Fine Jas Render came up with them 27 Sat Jennie & Allen Ma Uncle & Alida 2B Fine worked around house & barn Put in Pump 28 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Simpson preached 29 Mo Helped Alva Fine PM } Uncle J Fraser & Alida went home } Allen & Jen started for home 30 Tu Very warm & mild Helped Alva today some waggons out 31 Wed Helped in town warm At home PM waggoning AM light rain 1st Jan Thu 1885 } Pa 2B } Cut up sausage meat light snow cold {illegible} 2 Fri 2B & got 1 load manure from Bull cold 3 Sat Went to B & got 1 load Manure from Alva Fine cold raw windy Put brine on meat. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan & Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 1 & 2 Train,Jno Fraser Conductor, January 18785. No of Car. FROM 24th Jan TO REMARKS. 24 Sat Drew 2 loads manure from Brackens light snow Quite good sleighing 25 Sun } At Bethel Mr Simpson Preached Fine 26 Mo Drew 2 loads Manure from Brackens light snow in morn Drifted rough & cold 27 Tu " " " " 1 from Bracken & 1 from Barr cold wind 0/6 28 Wed " 1 load " from Currie cold wind Ther 9/0 29 Thu Went to Swamp broke road & got 1 load wind cold & drifing in P.M 30 Fri Drew 2 loads manure 1 " Curry 1 from Brackens light snow most of day 31 Sat " 1 " wood (Cedar) from Back lot Fine 1st Feb Sun } Cold & Stormy. at home Ther 16 {symbol for degrees} 2 Mo Cut up load of wood A.M. } Got 2 loads manure (Bracken) P.M 3 Tu Drew two loads manure 1 " Curry 1 from Bracken Ther 20 {symbol for degrees} at 7 AM 4 Wed " " " Wood Cut wood at Back lot R Pyke & I cold drifted & light snow 5 Thu Drew 2 " Wood from Back Lot Ther 16{symbol for degrees} 6 Fri " " " " " " Fine & Cold 12{symbol for degrees} 7 Sat " " " " " " " Fine & cold 8 Mo Sun At Bethel Mr Henderson Preached Fine 9 Tu Mo Drew 2 loads Wood, rain at night Heavy snowstorm Milder +10 Wed Heavy rain last night stormed & drifted got 7 (seven) calves from H McLean $50.00 for lot 11 Thu Wed } Cold blustery day, got Chains Mended & whipple tree {illegible} 12 Thu Drew up 7 small loads straw light snow Warmer Hitched Grey mare Lulu up (to sleigh) + Made Horse blanket. Made whippletrees, Fixed cutter &c </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 2 Train,__________Conductor, Fraser 18785. No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 13 Fri Drew out 2 loads manure AM } Got 1 load Manure P.M. Fine 14 Sat Went to Market Butter .20 Potatoes .50 a bag apples .50 Per bus cold wind 15 Sun Went to Quarterly meeting Fine Had dinner at Artemus Bissell's Mr Simpson Preached 16 Mo " " " Board Drew 2 loads wood Heaviest snowstorm so far this winter 17 Tu Snow drifted badly last night & yesterday Fine } Made feeding places for calves 18 Wed Split wood } Put tongue on Bobs Breaking Grey Mare PM 19 Thu Moved Cedars from house to 3W } Got 2 loads Manure from Bracken Fine 20 Fri Got 2 loads manure 1 Bracken 1 Curry cold wind Finel light snow 21 Sat 2B to Market Got heifers H McLeans 22 Sun Went to Bethel Mr Simpson preached Fine 23 Mo Went to Back Lot got 2 loads Fine 24 Tu " " " " " / " " 25 Wed " " " " " " " " nice & warm 26 Thu " " " " " " " " very fine & warm 27 Fri Cleaned up & took 19 bus feed to Mill Fine Put up Potatoes for Market (KR McNish's) 28 Sat Went to Market Fine Pork .10 Per lb Potatoes .50 bag Got grist from McNish's 1st Sun March at home At home stormed 2 Mo 2B got Dan to go to Mountain } Got apples & Potatoes H McLeans 3 Tu at Augusta council to Geo Maxwell in S. Hc } a Jos McLeans a Ad McGuins 4 Wed Went to Dr McLeans from Jos McLeans Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> (Bk. 28.) No._______ Train,__________Conductor,________187 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 5 Thu Went to Render's from Dr McLean's 6 Fri At Josiah Renders Fine Alex Rose there in the evening 7 Sat At Uncle John Fraser's Fine & cold 8 Sun Heard Mr Chown Preach in Kemptville } Left Uncle John's & came back to Uncle Jos McLeans 9 Mo returned home Stormed hard P.M. Helped put H McLeans things in barn 10 Tu Got two loads manure 1 Brackens 1 Barr Drifted Fine most of day 11 Wed " " " " 1 Bracken 1 AV Fraser cold wind 12 Thu At home Boiled 1 Pot Feed meal (Potatoes apples) drifted badly 13 Fri Got 2 loads Manure Bracken Fine Ther 0/10 Cold wind 14 Sat Fine Cleaned Revolvers at Josiah Woods warm nice day 15 Sun At Home Stormed most of day 16 Mo Got 2 Loads Manure Bracken 17 Tu Got 2 loads Manure Bracken Mo McTavish Josiah Renders A Rose here Fine 18 Wed Got 1 load Manure PM (Brackens) Render McTavish & Rose went away 19 Thu Sawed wood at home (Jno Stewart Jos Edwards) 20 Fri " " At Robt Stewarts Old Mr Dalton died Fine 21 Sat " " " Jno McLeans rough & stormy 22 Sun at S.H. & at Bethel heard Wm. B. Daltons Funeral sermon 23 Mo Sawed wood at Richard Strattons 24 Tu " " " " " AM heavy snow & wind storm PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March & April (Bk. 28.) No. 3 & 4 Train,__________Conductor,________187 85 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 25 Wed Sawed Wood at Jos Strattons Fine 26 Thu Went to Market Pork .10 Per lb Potatoes 45 Per bag 27 Fri Put up potatoes for market } smoked meat } cleaned soft veggetables Fine 28 Sat 2B to market roads getting bare 29 Sun At home Fine snow deep yet 30 Mo Got 3 loads manure 1 from R Kenney 1 from Alva 1 Bracken Snowstorm PM 31 Tu Went to Market Meat & Potatoes 1 load PM snowed rain } Moved H McLean's goods to B 1st April Wed Went to B & got 1 load manure (Barr) Boiled 1 Pot feed Fine soft wind 2 Thu Went to Market Meat & Potatoes Fine AM Made gate for Barnyard, Fixed Organ PM. Rain in evening +3 Fri stormed all day } got Flora's shoe set } Made feed trough for calves } Smoked meat 4 Sat Got Harrow teeth sharpened } Got Iron for Gang Plow } stormed all day 5 sun Stormed } at Bethel Mr Simpson Preached 6 Mo Made Hot bed bottom Stormed had AM Fine part PM 7 Tu Went to B to Market Meat .10 Per lb Eggs ,20 , Potatoes .30 Fine 8 Wed Stormed rain AM. Put dirt on Hot bed worked around buildings PM 9 Thu Went to Market Meat 10 -lb, Potatoes 30 bus apples Fine 10 Fri Went to Jos McLeans & got Holstein calves J McLean & wife Frank & I Fine Madam calved 11 Sat Went to Market roads bad in places Fine Mud & icy other places 3 {illegible} 12 Sun At home Fine Poor sleighing + Bess calved </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train,__________Conductor,________187 85 . No of Car. FROM 13th April TO 30th REMARKS. 13 Mo Put 3 small loads hay above horses AM Pa to Mrs Caldwells funeral P.M. Cleaned Pig Pen 14 Tu 2B looking after a man waggons running in town Fine Star Calved Got Boar from Frew 15 Wed Put up 9 bags Potatoes } got lampers burnt out of nick Fine 16 Thu Split wood Fine & warm some waggons out 17 Fri Split Wood sold Bess's calf 2.00 Fine & warm 18 Sat Went to Market Fine drove waggon 19 Sun Fine at home the roads to 3rd full of wavy snow & not broke out. 20 Mo Shoveled shone in places 4 ft deep side road } Flora had a colt Fine & warm 21 Tu Fine, split wood, T.E.Bell here } Stewart Cole died yesterday 22 Wed Went to Stewart Coles funeral A.M. Put up Potatoes Fine 23 Thu Went to Market Potatoes 35 Per bus eggs .16 Doz } Went to Hall to sugar party Fine 24 Fri split Wood light shower Put up Potatoes Frost going out of ground 25 Sat Went to Market Potatoes .45 -.50 Per bag eggs .16 Doz roads drying up Fine 26 Sun Rained very hard at home Mr Ashley here Gananoque 27 Mo Trimmed apple trees Took Mr Ashley to B Fine 28 Tu " " " Jos Findons horse died by our fence Had a heavy fall of snow today Lill calved 29 WEd R Frew " Manure " " R. McNish drew milk with sleigh } Traded Bull calf for Plow cold & fine 30 Thu Fine, Trimmed apple trees, building hen safe Spring cold & backward Hay $17.00 per ton Alva in Brockville Pa & Ma too Jennie in Friend Neb & Maggie in North Branch Minn </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. 5 & 6 Train,__________Conductor,________187 85 . No of Car. FROM May 1st TO 19 May REMARKS. 1 Fri May Trimmed apple trees Fine 2 Sat " " " " " O Large Orchard Jos White helped 3 Sun At Bethel Mr Simpson preached Mrs Jas Bisseles funeral sermon {She hath done what she could} 4 Mo -- S 1/2 4W rain } used plow that I got Ron McKenzie 5 Tu Went to B & got 2 loads manure rain at night 6 Wed Harrowed SS No 4W } Alvin Covil com work got 1 load Manure 7 Thu Cleaned seed oats P. M. sowed ashes on No 4W SS Rain PM 8 Fri Rained all AM } Cleaned up waggon & wood house } Took grist to R McNishs 9 Sat Went to B & got 1 load manure AM Rain AM } Ridged up SS4W Fine PM got " 10 Sun at SH AM } 2B & at Wall St Church FJ Williams Preached in eve 11 Mo Planted potatoes SS 4S } ' -- 5E Cloudy 12 Tu ' -- 5E } Burnt Brush PM Planted Corn & Peas AM Fine +13 Wed C -- 5E } sowed mangold & Carrot seed very fine got 1 load manure 14 Thu C -- 5E Fine Plowed garden got 1 load manure from B 15 Fri O -- 5E " } spread manure Fitted garden 16 Sat 2B 2 load manure } -- NS 4W } JA " " Bride R.M. Bell & wife here 17 Sun Pa to Algonquin } Frank & I G B heard G Williams 18 Mo :: 4W NS & == wheat Fine} at Qrly board P.M '--4E 19 Tu C -- 4E & Planted melons citrons & squash AM } ++ 5E & spread manure very fine P.M. + Put Flora to "Campsie Jock" </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May & June (Bk. 28.) No. 5 & 6 Train,__________Conductor,________187 85 . No of Car. FROM 20 May May TO 8th June REMARKS. 20 Wed :: 5E ++ 2 times } :: & == 3E } Fine 21 Thu ' -- 4E } O == 5E } C M 3ESS } == 3E SS } :: Grass-seed 4W NS 22 Fri C -- 4E } O M 3E, 4W NS, & 5E } Fine Till calved 23 Sat O -- 4E } ' -- little Orchard ] Got 2 loads manure Fine Light Shower 24 Sun } at SH, AM & home rest of day F & warm 25 Mo :: & + 4E 2 1/2 times } Heavy shower at night 26 Tu O == & M 4E } F } Put out 27 loads manure Took colts to Pasture P.M 27 Wed Put out 45 loads manure 5W from heaps in field spread manure Picked off stone 4 loads Fine 28 Thu :: Wheat & N end Grass seed 5W } '-- 5W } Drew out 4 loads manure 5W Fine 29 Fri C -- 5W } Drew out 4 loads manure spread manure Fine 30 Sat O -- 5W } == W Pt 5W rained set out Tomatoes } Put up seed Potatoes 31 Sun At Bethel Mr Simpson spoke } H Rath Sr buried 1st June Mo } Very heavy rain worked a little at at Planting ground 2 Tu Got 2 loads Manure from Bakery Cleaned out E Bay of Lower barn Fine 3 Wed Planted Potatoes Late Rose 5W . Fine sowed 1 Peck wheat 5W 4 Thu " " " " 5W " Ridged up Corn ground Planted Corn 5 Fri Rained AM Helped R Stratton P.M. 6 Sat Went to B to Market got 2 loads manure AVF Fine 7 Sun At SH AM & home all PM. Fine 8 Mo O Planting Corn A.M. } Hoed in garden & field </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train,__________Conductor,JB Fraser 187 85 . No of Car. FROM 9th TO REMARKS. 9 Tu Got 2 loads manure from R Kinney P.M Planted some more Potatoes Fine 10 Wed Got 1 load Manure from R Kenny A.M } Fine } Fitted w Corn ground PM 11 Thu O --/ Potatoes 4W SS 2B got W Corn }:: W Corn 5W } Fine 12 Fri :: Oats 5W AM } Piled manure in Lower yard Fine 13 Sat Rain in evening & night } remaking hay rack Fine AM 14 Sun At SH } at Bethel Mr Simpson Preached Fine } heard T.G. Williams farewell sermon 15 Mo Com road work Fine most of day very sultry light shower in PM 16 Tu Finis " " had 8 days Robt Stewart Pathmaster 17 Wed Hoed & weeded Mangolds AM } worked among berry bushes PM Fine 18 Thu Drew shingle-bolts from Back lot to Algonquin Fine 19 Fri Hoed & weeded mangolds AM Put wood in shed P.M. Fine 20 Sat Went to Market Potatoes .25, Butter .19, eggs .13 Put wood in shed 21 Sun At SH Fine, Bees swarmed (1st swarm) 22 Mo Got shoe reset on Lulu } transplanted Mangels hoed Carrots very heavy rain AM 23 Tu Done road-work (Augusta) C == Corn u -- Potatoes 4W SS light shower 24 Wed Hilled Potatoes 4W SS } E.M Smith & wife here 2B --/ Corn 4w 25 Thu O == & --/ corn 5W } C == Potatoes 5W Fine 26 Fri O --/ corn 5W } O == Potatoes 5W Fine 27 Sat C --/ potatoes 5W } W.J. Maxwell & Earnie here Ally Maxwell & H & H McLean Fine 28 Sun at SH AM } Bethel P.M. Mr Henderson Preached } 2B in eve very heavy rain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train,__________Conductor,JB Fraser 187 85 . No of Car. FROM 9th TO REMARKS 29 Mo C --/ Potatoes Fine PM } Jno B helping Alva light shower Light shower 30 Tu In B helping Alva } Al Colville hoeing at home 1st Wed } " " " " " " " 2 Thu " " " " AM at home PM } " == W corn PM Got 6 hives S Simpson 3 Fri Picked Cherries & Peas AM } 2 Mrs Ezra McLean's Funeral PM Fine --/ in Garden 4 Sat Went to Market, Peas .10 qt, Cherries .10 qut, Radish .4 bunch, Potatoes .35 bag --/ W corn Fine 5 Sun At home Jas Kelsoe & wife here 6 Mo C --/ W corn AM at raising Raths barn Fine 7 Tu Heavy rain AM } O --/ W corn } Finis raising W J Rath's barn PM Fine 8 Wed 2B AM got Boards for waggon rack & Lever for mowing machine } Hilled Potatoes C -- Potatoes 5W Fine 9 Thu Hilled Potatoes AM } terrific thunder storm Lightning struck near us 3 or 4 times 10 Wed Fri } Fixed up hayrack mower & horse rake cut wood & put wood in shed 11 Thu Sat } Hilled Potatoes } Put Paris Green on Potatoes 2B in eve Fine 12 Sun } At Bethel in P.M. SH in morning Fine 13 Mo Hilled Potatoes & --/ carrots AM Picked cherries P.M heavy rain at night 14 Tu Rained most all day & last night Mrs Wm McLean here 15 Wed Picked currants & Cherries Peas, Beets, Fine weeded & thinned carrots 16 Thu Went to Market Fine } M 1W } first hay cut this year 17 Fri O -- Potatoes 5W --/ Potatoes Fine AM } Raked & drew in hay 1W 4 loads P.M 18 Sat 2B AM Hay for Alva } O --/ Potatoes PM } put on P Green } hung window shutters SH </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July & August (Bk. 28.) No. 7 & 8 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 85 . No of Car. FROM 19th July TO 7 Aug REMARKS. 19 Sun Jas Kelsoe & Wife & Aunt Ellen Fraser here fine W Maxwell here at SH 20 Mo -- Corn 5W } applied P.G. } M E Pt No 1E } Fine 21 Tu Heavy rain storm Picked cherries } M 23 ac 2F 22 Wed Drew in 7 1/2 loads 1E ES PM O M 2E ES. Raked 1E ES } Fine 24 Fri Rain P.M. cocked & raked hay 3E NS Jno S Fraser here Raked 2nd time 2E ES 25 Sat Went to B market Uncle Jno F & Pa } --/ corn Picked cherries Fine & hot got 1 load hay 26 Sun at Bethel Fine 2B in eve 27 Mo O M 3E NS Drew in 3 loads hay 3E Fine Raked & cocked hay 3E 28 Tu C M 2E WS } Drew in 5 " " " Raked & cocked hay 2E Fine 29 Wed O M 2E WS } Drew in 5 loads 2E WS Fine 30 Thu O M 1E WS drew in 3 loads 1E WS Drew in 2 loads 2E WS Fine 31 Fri Drew in 7 loads hay 1E WS Fine 1st Aug Sat } 2B hay 1820 at 9.00 Fine } cut grass little orchard } P.G. Potatoes 5W 1 load hay 2 Sun At SH Clinton Lockwood Buried Fine 3 Mo Pa to North Augusta } I went to New Dublin Rain got L5 Parcels land changed 4 Tu Rain last night & today } --/ corn Took out Honey 5 Wed --/ Corn (Cutting out weeds on acct of wet weather ) 6 Thu --/ Corn } -- W corn 1st time 7 Fri O --/ Corn got in hay } -- W Corn little orchard AM Fine --/ Corn PM second time </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. 8 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 85 . No of Car. FROM 8 Aug TO REMARKS. 8 Sat + O --/ W Corn } P. G.d Potatoes 5W weeding citrons melons &c Fine 9 Sun at Bethel Fine } Both sows pigged yesterday 10 Mo Rained worked around Buildings 11 Tu Frank & I Took in Excursion to T I Park & Alex By Fine 12 Wed Commenced to cut hay Back lot muggy & warm Pa & Ma went to Kemptville 13 Thu at Back Lot Drew home a load hay cloudy & light rain 14 Fri " " " Rained 15 Sat " " " Drew home 1 load hay Allie Maxwell here in evening Fine 16 Sun At home all day Quar Meeting at Algonquin Fine 17 Mo at Back Place Drew home 1 load Fine at Quar Official Board 18 Tu " " " " Fred Bell here Pa & Ma got home from Kemptville last night 19 Wed " " " " " " Pa out helping us 2B in eve/ 20 Thu " " " " " 1 " Fine Pa out too 21 Fri " " " " " 2 " Rain 22 Sat M & Bound Spr Wheat Fine 2B in eve 23 Sun At Bethel Mr Simpson Preached 24 Mo Rain cut hay in swale 4W 25 Tu Put P.G. on Potatoes W Maxwell & I went & returned from Kingston 26 WEd P.G. on Potato Bugs M oats & Barley No 3E } Cut hay on back lot Fine 27 Thu Drew 1 load hay (swale ) cut hay Fine + sows pigged </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August & September (Bk. 28.) No. 8 & ( Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 85 . No of Car. FROM 28 Aug TO 15 Sept REMARKS. 28 Fri Got 1 load hay back lot & 1 load swale 4E Fine at Maxwells in eve rain at night 29 Sat O M 3E SS } cocked grass in swale 4E Fine cool night 30 Sun At SH at home rest of day Fine 31 Mo Rain M wheat in PM. 5W & some oats 5E Fine PM + 1st Sept Tu } Rain } went to Prescott for reaper casting } Got shingles from Algonquin 2 Wed shingling west shed } M oats 5 E } rain last night 3 Thu Turned over oats A.M. & drew in 5 loads P.M Fine high wind 4 Fri Rain shingling shed, got 1 load hay 4E got ready for market & 2 loads oats 3E 5 Sat Went to B to Market O M 5E rain last night 6 Sun T.E Bell here Maggie Bell to B Mr Simpson preached at Bethel E.Mc & C.C.P here 7 Mo Took 1 load hay to B drew in 5 loads oats 5E Fine 8 Tu M & M 4E oats } Drew in 2 loads wheat 4W & 2, 5W heavy rain at night 9 Wed Rained most all day } Put away Mower reaper &c Pa to Morrisburg 10 Thu Cut, Bound & set up W Corn 5W, turned over oats 2nd time Ground very wet 11 FRi Got 1 load hay (Back lot) AM Drew in 4 loads oats 5E PM Fine 12 Sat " " " " " AM 1 " " 4E 4 " " PM 13 Sun At home Alva here Fine 14 Mo Heavy rain last night } shingles 2B } Raked wheat groung oats 5E 3E 5W 15 Tu Drew in 4 loads grain Rain PM 2B + Maggie Bell (Sharpton) here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 85 . No of Car. FROM 16 Sept TO REMARKS. 16 Wed Threshed (Burns & Dyer's Machine) Fair wind nice day & good work 17 Thu Drew in Rakings last of Harvest } Took 2 loads straw to B Put on Shingles Fine 18 Fri At Jos McLeans for dinner & at Dr McLeans overnight Frank & I } to mill Brownley Fine 19 Sat Drove from Spencerville to J.S. Renders Pa to market Fine 20 Sun " " J.S. Renders to Campground & Heard S.P. Chown J.B. Sa{illegible} Fine 21 Mo " " Kemptville to Spencerville & Jos McLeans 22 Tu Came home heavy rain most of PM 23 WEd Went to B Oats } Got dowry Pokers Mrs Rath 24 Thu Took wheat to Lyn .85 per bus } Took 1 load hay to B 10.00 per ton J.S. Render here 25 Fri Cut corn, dug Potatoes. Put ridge boards on shed got ready for market very fine 26 Sat Picked up small Potatoes } Bound & cut corn } Pulled beans } Took in Citrons very fine 27 Sun At S.H. Fine 2B in even Rev McRitchey Preached Fine 28 Mo Com to dig Potatoes Fine Helped J.M wood thresh 29 Tu at Potatoes Helped Mr Wood thresh PM } 2B 30 Wed Frank & I went to Kingston Fair Fine 30 WEd Put hoski on SH shutters } Cleaned Chimney } Pa digging Potatoes } 2B {illegible} Fine night 1st Thu Frank & I went up to Kingston Fair Fine At Uncle Alex over night 2 Fri Came from Uncle Alex to Kingston } Looking for a house & Clergy 3 Mon Sat Rented a house W.J. Maxwell & I On Princess Got some Furniture for house 4 Sun heard Rev Mavety AM at Queen St SS in PM & at vespers in RC Cathedral in eve Rain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 85 . No of Car. FROM 5th October TO REMARKS. X X at Medical College light showers 5 Mo Heard M Sullivan give "Introductory Lecture" light showers 6 Tues Took notes on Materia Medica rest of Professors did not Lecture Fine 7 Wed Took in 4 litures Chemistry, Materia Medica, Anatomy & Phisology Tine 8 Thu " " " " Maggy Bell & Frank came back from B 9 Fri " " 3 " Fine 10 Sat Piano &c came up from B fine got them here in eve 11 Sun At Queen St M Kilbournes room PM & salvation army barracks in eve 12 Mo Saw a Tumor taken from a womans breast on Sat saw a mans foot amputated Fine 13 Tu had 4 lecures Fine 14 Wed " " " " have had 3 or 4 fires in city since arrived 15 Thu " " " " Uncle Alex Aunt Sus & Jenny called here 16 Fri University had not lectures. Rained 17 Sat at Market in A.M. Studying P.M 18 Sun at St Andrews AM } at Sydenham H S.S. in P.M. } at Queen St in Eve 19 Mo had only 2 lec Chem & Anatomy } nom of candidates for President of Alma Mater Society 20 Tu Took in 4 Lectures damp & wet 21 Wed " " " " 22 Thu Fire near Depot at night 2 houses burned 23 Fri Took in 3 lec Mother McLean & Mrs Maxwell here On the 3rd rented a house from Mrs Dennis at 4.50 per month </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October & November (Bk. 28.) No. 10-11 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 85 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 24 Sat Made book cases Fine Uncle Jno Bell here 25 Sun at Sydenham St Ch AM & P.M. Fine at Kilbourns room & K & P depot P.M. 26 Mo 27 Tu 28 Wed 29 Thu 30 Fri 31 Sat 1st Sun at church AM & PM Fine 2 Mo 3 Tu 4 Wed 5 Thu 6 Fri 7 Sat Went out to uncle Alex Bells Fine 8 Sun Came back from uncle Alex Rain at night 9 M roads sloppy & wet, Took in 4 lec 10 Tu Took in 4 lectures Finer weather 11 Wed Took in 4 Lectures 12 Thu Went down to B Thanksgiving day Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 85 . No of Car. FROM 13 TO 30 REMARKS. 13 Fri at B helped pa make a stable in L.Barn rain } at Back lot & got 3 Cedars 14 Sat Helping at stable A.M. to B P.M. Came up to Kingston on night train 15 Sun At Queen St Frost & sleet last night 16 Mo Took in 4 Lectures 17 Tues " " " " 18 Wed " " " " 19 Thu " " " " 20 Fri " " 3 " 21 Sat At Market Writing part of day 22 Sun At Queen St took No 7 Pew Mr Bland preached 23 Mo Took in 4 Lectures sleet 24 Tu " " " " 25 Wed " " " " 26 Thu " " " " 27 Fri Took 2 lectures - no Physiology tonight 28 Sat Uncle Alex & Jenny & Philip, F.W. Bell and Aunt Margaret Bell here. Fine 29 Sun Went to Queen St Meth ch & sunday S Mr Hooker (Leroy) AM & Mr Bland PM 30 Mo Took 4 lectures, Exam on Botany today. Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 85 . No of Car. FROM Dec TO REMARKS. 1st Tu Moved from Corner of Clergy & Princess to house on Bagot St around by Lanangan Philip Bell helped Fine Took 3 lectures 2 Wed Had 4 lectures Fine rain at night 3 Thu had only 2 lectures Chem, & Phys Fine 4 Fri Phys Mater Med, & Anatomy today Fine 5 Sat Election for president Alma Mater saw a post mortem exam stormy snow 6 Sun very stormy At S. School & at Cooks Church saw another post mortem exam in eve 7 Mo Had 4 lectures. Fine but very cold 8 Tu some sleighs running, cold 4 lectures 9 Wed getting warmer 4 lectures 10 Thu Took in 4 lectures Fine 11 Fri Took in 2 lectures out to Uncle Alex in eve 12 Sat Called at Aunt Catherines, Uncle Johns & made Uncle Wm Bell a visit, then back to A Bells. Fine 13 Sun at Uncle all day. stormy wild day 14 Mon Came in from Uncle Alex. Had 3 lectures Fine 15 Tu Took in 3 lectures had not Physiology annual supper tonight fine 16 Wed Had only 1 lecture Materia Medica 17 Thu Had 4 lectures Fine sleighs running 18 Fri " 3 " Fine went down to B stayed over night at H McLeans 19 Sat At Alvas & Ke ellen & Frank & I out house at night stormed hard at eve 20 Sun at SH stormy, at home Alva & Ellen </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December & January (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 5 86 . No of Car. FROM 21st Dec 1885 TO 9 Jan 1886 REMARKS. 21 Mon Uncle Jno, Annas, Sie, Lida, Olive & Johnnie came up from S Mountain. Went to B. 22 Tu Went in to B. Fine took Sie & Olive in B 23 Wed Pa & Uncle John went to Syracuse, Rain 24 Thu Josiah, & wife, Aunt Annas went home cold wind 25 Fri Ma, Frank & I took dinner at Alva's Fine & cold 26 Sat went to Market, Fine dull market Put up windows banked up cellar 27 Sun at Bethel Mr Simpson preached 28 Mo Borded up part Cow stable L Barn at J McLeans P.M. 29 Tu Pa & Uncle Jno F home from Syracuse got Flora shod Fine 30 Wed Pa, Alva & Uncle Jno went to S Mountain Fine Took Flora & colt & got black mare 31 Thu Delivered Bread for Alva Back route rained nearly all day 1st 1886 Fri } Took dinner at H McLeans Pa & Alva back from Mountain Olive F with them 2 Sat Alva & Ellen brought Olive F. out in evening Pa to market 3 Sun Went over to Bethel Pa & Ma Fine 4 Mo Rained all day. Took Olive F to B 5 Tu Took dinner at Dulmages & tea at Dr McLeans roads muddy misty 6 Wed Snow & keen sharp frost, to Jos McLeans 7 Thu Took dinner at Ad McGuins & tea home went with buggie rough roads 8 Fri cold raw wind at home all day 9 Sat Came back to Kingston very very stormy Frank did not come back with us. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 86 . No of Car. FROM 10th Jan TO 29th REMARKS. 10 Sun At Sydenham Meth morn S S Queens PM & Cooks at night cold 11 Mo Took in Chem, Mater Med & Anat Cold 12 Tu " " " " " 13 Wed Commenced to take Clinics 14 Thu Took in Chem M Med Anat & Phys 15 Fri " " " " " " 16 Sat Heard Dr Lyman Abbot lecture on " {illegible} Ahead" 17 Sun + At Queen St in morn at Connection Hall afternoon & Congregational at night 18 Mo Had 5 Lectures (Taking surgery) 19 Tu Had 5 Lectures 20 Wed Took in Six Lectures Fine 21 Thu " " 5 " Phys, surgery, M Med, Chem, Anatomy 22 Fri Finished dissecting our abdomen & thorax Had 4 lectures 23 Sat Went to Hospital Clinic at work in dissecting room 24 Sun Queen St Methodist church burned at Sydenham St AM, & congregational evening 25 Mo Took in 5 lectures commenced to work on a Lower 26 Tu " " " " snow 27 Wed " " " 6 " 28 Thu " " " 5 " 29 Fri Took in 4 Lectures + heard Dr Lyman Abbot preach </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January & Febuary (Bk. 28.) No._______ Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 86 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 30 Sat Maggie Lee & husband in market at work on a lower 31 Sun at St Andrews hall A & PM & at Queen St Public School for S School 1st Mo Feb Took in 5 Lectures 2 Tu Had 5 Lectures Fine 3 Wed Had 6 Lectures Fine Phys Chem Anat Clinics surgery M M 4 Thu Very cold 5 4 Lec Ther -20 {symbol for degrees} Went to Tea meeting Ontario house 5 Fri 3 Lectures Phys M M & Anat Ther -22 {symbol for degrees} 6 Wed Sat went down to Brockville & out to fam farm 7 Thu Sun Pa, Ma Alva Nell, Frank & I at Farm fine 8 Fri Mo Back at 4 AM from B 5 Lectures Fine 9 Sat Tu Had Chem, Materia Med, Anatomy Surgery & Phys Fine 10 Sun Wed Had Chem, Materia Med, Surgery & Phys Fine warm 11 Mo Thu Alva here, Had 5 lectures 4, Fine & warm 12 Tu Fri Took in 4 lectures, Dissecting the lower 13 Wed Sat - } Alva & I took morning train for B 14 Thu Sun } went out to farm & back to B. 15 Mo } Took morning train for Kingston Had 4 lectures 16 Tu attending surgery, anatomy, Chem Physiology & Materia Medica 17 Wed Took in 5 Lectures Fine 18 Thu " " 5 " </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary & March (Bk. 28.) No. 2-3 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 86 . No of Car. FROM 19th Feb TO REMARKS. 19 Fri Had 4 Lectures 20 Sat Dissecting cold & fine 21 Sun at St Andrews hall AM & PM & S.S. class meeting 22 Mo Had 4 lectures some snow 23 Tu " " " 24 Wed Working on a Lower yet 25 Thu studying up Chemistry Fine 4 lectures 26 Fri 1st Wrote a month exam Chem child born a girl, Dr Vanx attending went to Brockville in P.M. {illegible} 27 Waiting on Frank most of day, Very cold 28 Sun " " " " " " the weather extremely cold 1st Mo March } with Frank at H McLeans all day Fine 2 Tu Out to the farm, Drifted, Back again in eve to B 3 Wed Took in 4 lectures Came up from B 4 Thu Nearly finished lower extremity 3rd this winter Fine 5 Fri Fine & warm 3 lectures 6 Sat Took in Anatomy lecture, saw Uncle Wm & Aunt Margaret in Market Fine 7 Sun at Bible class & St Andrews hall AM & S School & service in PM Fine 8 Mo Saw a Patts Fracture set a Hospital Took in 4 Lectures Fine & warm 9 Tu Fine & warm 4 Lectures 10 Wed " " " " " </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. 3 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 86 . No of Car. FROM 11th Mar TO 30 REMARKS. 11 Thu Fine Had 4 lectures 12 Fri 2B from Kingston, Snow Last Lecture 13 Sat Came out to farm & back to B in eve 14 Sun With Frank all day Fine 15 Mo Studying Chemistry Fine 16 Fri " " Fine 17 Wed Went to Kingston P.M. with Frank had earache 18 Thu Took in Exam on Organic Chemistry & metals Fine 19 Fri Moved things out of Flanigan house 20 Sat Came to B on Morning Train Fine Fine part of day snowing some 21 Sun In town with Frank all day Fine 22 Mo Snowing, Went from B to farm split wood 23 Fri Drifted very hard split wood snowed some 24 Wed Frank W. Bell & Jennie Wood married Took Ma to B 25 Thu Fine, 2B, Alva & Nellie up from S Mountain Aunt Catherine Bell here 26 Fri Fine Went to B & took Frank out for a drive Alva & Jim B Nellie, Ma & Pa & Aunt Kate at home 27 Sat Went with Alva & Nellie to South Mt Aunt Catherine Bell to B Fine 28 Sun Went out to Jos Renders, at Hallville church & at Van Camps 29 Mo Came back to S. Mt. Went to Foxtons & got 2 load stone 30 Tu Rain A.M. got 2 load stone P.M. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train,__________Conductor,Fraser 187 86 . No of Car. FROM 31th Mar TO 19 April REMARKS. 31 Wed Rain most of day. At Uncle Jno Frasers 1st April Thu } Helped Uncle Jno Fraser saw wood roads breaking up 2 Fri Heavy floods at S.Mt. Rain & soft Light snow 3 Sat Went to Oxford Station from S.M. & to B Frank & baby came out to farm 3 Sun Roads bad at home all day Fine 4 Mo Drew out 5 loads manure 3E AM fine Made Hot bed & fixed gate 6 Tu Went to B got boards for gate pickets &c Hail, stormed, snow, went with waggon 7 Wed Stormed most of day repaired gate &c drifted a good deal 8 Thu Drew out 12 loads manure with sleigh 3W Fine Gyp calved 2B in evening 9 Fri " " " 12 " " " " with sleigh Jas Stratton & wife were here Fine 10 Sat 2B with buggie } Fine & warm sleighing } repaired harness &c used up 11 Sun At SH in Morn } Road not open to 3rd street Fine 12 Mo Fixed garden & road fence. Let water off 5W Sowed seeds in hotbed Fine 13 Tu Repairing & fixing up around farm 14 Wed Fine } Took down windows from in front stoop } Put out bees went to B AM 15 Thu Finis pattern for Plow Shoe } Made two whippletrees } Fine } Roads bad 16 Fri Got horses shod Fine drying wind } Drew 3 small loads hay from Shed to H Stable roads drying 17 Sat } Washed & oiled both sets double harness Pa & Ma to B. } Fine Pa Bot harness from Donaldson 18 Sun } Fine & warm went to SH in AM 19 Mo Put harness together in AM 2B PM with straw for Jail Shower PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April & May (Bk. 28.) No. 4 & 5 Train,__________Conductor,Fraser 187 86 . No of Car. FROM 20 April TO 9 May REMARKS. 20 Tu Commenced to Plow Ther 76 {symbol for degrees} O -- Little field Fine 21 Wed O -- 4W SS Fine hot drying weather 22 Thu ' -- 3E NS. == little field Fine 23 Fri C -- " " } Sowed onion seed Fine 24 Sat :: wheat 4W SS } U -- 3E NS Fine 2B market 25 Sun At SH Fine 26 Mo O -- 3D NS & == it once } Fine Had Baby Christened by Mr Jas Simpson 27 Tu ' -- 5W Rain } cleaned cook house &c set Leech &c 28 Wed Fine Cleaned seed grain 29 Thu Repaired chimney, Fixing up around buildings Fine 30 Fri ' -- 5W (Finis wheat ground } ridged up little field Killed Gyps calf 1st Sat May } 2B Market AM ' -- 5E PM Fine 2 Sun At Maple grove to 1/4 meeting Fine 3 Mo ' -- 5E AM }:: wheat 5W WS PM Fine 4 Tu :: 3E NS oats & == it } -- a few furrows 5E 5 Wed O -- 5E } Planted corn acre fine 6 Thu -- Barley ground 5W Fine 7 Fri light shower } :: & == 5E oats 8 Sat :: Barley 5W Fine Went to B in eve Took Frank & baby in town 9 Sun Went to B heard Rev Dyson Hagne Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. 5 Train,__________Conductor,_________187 86 . No of Car. FROM 10 May TO 9 May REMARKS. 10 Mo Went up to Kingston to study Botany Practical Chemistry & Matriculation. Fine 11 Tu Took 1st lesson in P Chem & Bot Fine 12 Wed { Looking for a house Took P chem & Bot Fine & warm (Jas Hall helped me move Fine Rented a house from W Meek on Elm St 13 Thu Frank & Baby came up from B Rained PM Fine AM 14 FRi } Getting things straightened up Thunder storm at night 15 Sat Uncle Alex & wife Aunt Catherine & Frank here Rain whitewashed Kitchen 16 Sun } at St Pauls Hall A.M. Rain P.M. 17 Mo Took Botany Practical Chem & at Ryans showery last night 18 Tu " " " " " " 19 Wed " " " " " " Operation at hospital necrosis of Tibia Fine 20 Thu " " " " " " Fine & Warm 21 Fri " " " " " " Fine got Long boots repaired .50 22 Sat Maggie Bell & Mifs Spooner & I Lee & wife here Fine 23 Sun Went to St Andrews Hall in AM & Frank went in PM Fine 24 Mo at Polsons experimenting } studying AM 25 Tu Took Prac Chem & Botany & at Ryans 26 Wed " " " " " " Fine weather keeps cool 27 Thu " " " " " " At laboratory in PM & went over 1st weeks work shower 28 Fri " " " " " " copied 1 lecture from Connells notes </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train,__________Conductor,_________187 86 . No of Car. FROM 29 May TO June 17 REMARKS. 29 Sat Wrote out synopsis of Prac Chem Fine most of day, shower at night 30 Sun Went to St Andrews Hall AM Frank went in PM 31 Mon 1st June Mon } P.C. & Bot & At Ryans Fine 2 June Tu " " " " " " At Polsons store grinding up P.C. Light shower in eve 3 Thu " " " " " " Commenced testing by tables Fine 4 Fri " " " " " " at Polsons house in eve P.C. Fine 5 Sat At home studying Fine 6 Sun At at St Andrews hall AM , Frank went PM Fine 7 Mo Took P.C. Bot & at Ryans 8 Tu Light shower last night Fine 9 Wed Took P.C. & Bot & at Ryans Mother McLean came up from B 10 Thu " " " " " " Fine & warm 11 Fri " " " " " " Hot & dry weather 12 Sat Studying most of day Mother McLean went home } Uncle Alex & some of fam here 13 Sun at Mr Carr rothers & St Andrews Hall AM Frank at St Andrews Hall PM 14 Mo Took P.C. & Bot not at Ryan Fine most of day 15 Tu " " " " " " Not " " grinding up PC & {illegible} light shower 16 WEd " " " " " " at Polsons in eve grinding P C 17 Thu Took last Lecture in Botany heavy shower in A.M. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train,__________Conductor,_________187 86 . No of Car. FROM June 18 TO July 7 REMARKS. 18 Fri Took last lecture in Prac Chem Wm, Nicholl Lecturer, Fine 19 Sat } Examination in Practical Chemistry at 2 P.M. Fine 20 Sun } At Mr Crothers & St Andrews AM Frank at Hall at night Fine 21 Mo Examination in Botany 10 AM Prof Fowler examiner, Prof Shortt Lecturer. 22 Tu At Ryans sutudying for Matriculation Fine 23 Wed " " " " " Bought a waterbarrel from Polson Heavy rain 24 Thu studying Algebra, Physics, Arithmetic Euclid, English grammar & Latin 25 Fri Showery AM Fine PM At Pronouns in Latin 26 Sat } Heavy shower in AM Studying Latin most of day } Aattebell 4 Mos old weighs 14 3/4 lbs 27 Sun At St Andrews Hall both of us one in morn other eve Fine 28 Mo Over at Ryans for part of AM 29 Tu Both Frank & I not feeling very well reviewing up studies 30 Wed not doing much today Fine weather 1st July .} Raas processions, &c &c Fireworks in eve some sharpton folks in today Fine 2 Fri F. W. Bell & wife & Aunt Catherine here. Frank & I & baby went home with them Fine 3 Sat At " " then to Uncle Johns in eve Had a swim in lake in eve Fine 4 Sun At Uncle John's , Tom Mires, Thomas Myres buried at Jim Bells for dinner Fine 5 Mo At Uncle Wm's & (Mr McCarthurs) stayed over night Fine 6 Tu From " " to Ashfords, Frank & Jennie also there Fine 7 Wed at Uncle Alex, Fine & hot, Jennie away </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train,__________Conductor,_________187 86 . No of Car. FROM July 8 TO REMARKS. 8 Thu Helped Uncle Alex draw in hay & cut hay Fine 9 Fri Uncle Alex Aunt Susannah Frank baby & I went to Brockville Fine 10 Sat Pa to Market, Rain A.M hoed in little orchard PM 11 Sun Uncle & Aunt, Pa & Ma & I went to Bethel church Mr Shorey preached Fine 12 Mo Put poison on potatoes, hoed onions Fine & cool 13 Tu Uncle Alex & Aunt went home C --/ corn 3E SS Fine Pa & Ma to B. 14 Wed Rain. O --/ corn 3E SS hoed tomatoes & cabbage in little orchard to Roy & tena shod 1st time 15 Thu Rained most all day. Pa & Ma started for S. Mountain studying 16 Fri Rainey. Working around buildings most of day 17 Sat 2 Market butter 17.18 Per lba } put P.G on potatoes acre } cut grass little orchard rain eve 18 Sun Rain most of AM } Thos E Bell came out Sat eve } Frank & I to B PM 19 Mo M orchard PM } Moved straw out of barn into shed } Fine & cool PM Rain AM 20 Tu cutting around trees orchard } --/ corn acre } Pa & Ma home from S. Mt. 21 Wed Pa took Frank & the baby to B. working on different things Shower 22 Thu M hay in 1W Fine Drew in hay from orchard 23 Fri Drew in hay 1W 4 loads 24 Sat Pa to Market Fin Rakings 1W 1 small load 25 Sun Frank & I at Bth Fine at Wall St church came out at night with Maxwells in eve 26 Mo M 2E WS . to B & got them Frank, FW Bell & weife here. Pa went got it fixed 27 Tu Took F.W.Bell & wife to B Broke pitman of machine yesterday Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July & August (Bk. 28.) No. 7-8 Train,__________Conductor,_________187 86 . No of Car. FROM July 28 TO 16 Aug REMARKS. 28 Wed Drew in hay from 2E WS & M part 2E ES all but 1 round Broke pitman Knife of M Machine 29 Thu Cut W 1/2 1E Had Mr Jno McLeans Machine & cut with 2 teams 30 Fri " E 1/2 1E " " Woods Fine " " raked up west half " " " " 31 Sat Pa went to Market. Fine Raked up E 1/2 & cocked up the acres 1st August Sun at SH Fine 2 Mo Drew in hay from 1E & put it in Hay loft above horses (10 loads) Fine Walter Frew helped in hay 3 Tu Raked up 2nd time 1E & drew in rakings studying 4 Wed M hay in 4W & 5W Fine studying 5 Thu at Maxwells in PM. Fine went to Ice cream social at S of T Hall 6 Fri Drew in 6 loads hay 4W & 5W NS. Fine 7 Sat Studying part of time Drew in hay from swale 4W & to 5W 1 load & rakings. Fine 8 Sun Pa & Ma went to Quarterly meeting at Algonquin Frank & I at the farm Fine 9 Mo Went to Brockville to Father McLeans to study with Will Maxwell 10 Tu Studying in B with W Maxwell Fine 11 Wed " " " " " Took a boat & went to old mans island 12 Thu Will Maxwell went to Maitland excursh Fine 13 Fri Studying today Fine Will Maxwell & I went to point swimming & to cave (below town) 14 Sat Went to Farpaughs show & out to farm Pa to market Fine 15 Sun At home all day Rain 16 Mo Packing up to start for Kingston Rain Put reaper together </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August & Sept (Bk. 28.) No. 7-8 Train,__________Conductor,_________187 86 . No of Car. FROM 17 Aug TO REMARKS. 17 Tu Came home to Kingston from Brockville came upon boat. Fine 18 Wed Looked up a school to study at in Fine 19 Thu Commenced to study with Mr Mills Fine 20 Fri At Sundies Fine 21 Sat Met Uncle Wm & wife & Uncle Alex & wife at Market. Fine 22 Sun I went to Williamsville in AM & Frank to St Andrews at night 23 Mo Did not go to Mills as Mrs Mills Sen died & was buried yesterday Rain at night 24 Tu Fine. Rain last night studying at school Heard Rev J McDougall & 3 Indians & 2 chiefs 25 Wed At Mill's School at Matric Fine 26 Thu Translating about 1 chapter of Ceasar Per day - giving 4 Props in Euclid & working at grammar 27 Fri Fine day, gave chap 25 Ceasar & 13, 14, 15 & 16 Props in Euclid Fine Pleasant weather 28 Sat Aunt Helen (James) , Aunt Margaret & Susannah Bill & Mrs Howe here. Fine 29 Sun Heard Mr Sparling AM at Sydenham Frank at St Andrews PM At Church 30 Mo At Ceasar (Latin) & Euclid principally light shower 31 Tu At Mr Mills studying. Fine Sept 1st fine working at Matric pretty hard 2 Thu Had 3 chaps Ceasar & 4 props Euclid 3 Fri Had 3 chaps Ceasar & 4 props Euclid Fine 4 Sat Walked over to Fort Henry, Fine in AM & rambled near it 5 Sun Went out to Cataraqui to hear Frank to St Andrews </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train,__________Conductor,_________187 86 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. X Translating now without a translation 6 Mo Fine day, had only one chap of Ceaser 7 Tu Had 2 Chapters Ceasar & 3 props Euclid Fine Bought 3 charis 2.00 & wood 1.00 8 Wed " " " " " " " 9 Thu At Mr Mills school studying pretty hard 10 Fri Working at Book V Ceasar & Book 2 Euclid 11 Sat Jim H Bell & wife here & Mifs Parrott Fine Took a walk around market 12 Sun Rained Frank & Mifs Meck to cooks church Rained 13 Mo At Mr Mills 2 Ceas & 2 Props 14 Tu " " " " " " " " walked over to military camp 15 Wed Had 2 Chap Ceasar & 2 Props Euclid Rain 16 Thu Went over to Barriefield in PM. (soldiers drilling there) at Mills AM 17 Fri Went though Locomotive works PM. Fine Father McLean & wife came here 18 Sat Fine Father & Mother McLean went home Uncle Jno & Aunt Ellen Bell here 19 Sun At Mr Crothers & St Andrews Hall in AM Frank at Hall in eve 20 Mo Working at Mr Mills at Matric Fine 21 Tu At Latin, English grammar, Euclid, Arithmetic, Algebra &c 22 Wed Getting along Fairly with Work Fine 23 Thu Fine, studying 24 Fri At Study all day 25 Sat at home working all day. Fine X M.V.Bell, Rosa & Thomas E Bell here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September & Oct (Bk. 28.) No. 9 10 Train,__________Conductor,_________187 86 . No of Car. FROM 26 Sept TO 14 Oct REMARKS. 26 Sun Heard Mr Bland in AM. at Mr Crothers at 9:30 27 Mo Rain at Work at Matric papers 28 Tu Rain. Opening day of K- Fair 29 Wed Brushing up on Matric work Fine 30 Thu At Kingston Fair. Frank & I went out with Jno A Bell & wife to sharpton 1st Fri Oct At Uncle Johns Fine 2 Sat Went from Uncle Johns to Uncle Alex Fine called on FW Bell 3 Sun Heard Rev Jas Simpson at Westbrook I came in to K Frank at Uncle Alex 4 Mo + Introductory lecture by T.R. Dupuis Fine Will & I at it 5 Tu Fine Took Chem, M Med, Anatomy Practical Med & Physiol. 6 Wed attended Chem, M Med, Anat & Phys 7 Thu " Histology " " " Fine 8 Fri " " " " " Fine warm pleasant days 9 Sat Put up Made Stand for books for Will 10 Sun Did not go to church, Face swelled up badly Frank wnet in eve 11 Mo Took Chem, M Med, Anat & Phys Fine Pleasant Cooler 12 Tu " " " " " " " Uncle Jno & Alex Bell here to attend Court 13 Wed " " " " " Uncle Jno & Alex went home Colder 14 Thu " Histology anat & Phys Rain Uncle Jno Aunt Ellen Ella & Nellie Bell here + Minnie Bell & Wm J Maxwell here to board {arrow up to between 12 & 13} P Ella & Nellie started for Watertown </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train,__________Conductor, Jno B Fraser 187 86 . No of Car. FROM 15th Oct TO 3 Nov REMARKS. 15 Fri Took Histology, Anat, Phys, M Med & Prac anat Fine 16 Sat Studying up Matric &c Fine 17 Sun Went to Mr Crothers & St Andrews Hall Rained most of day 18 Mo University day, No Lectures, Fine at Mr Mills P.M. 19 Tu Had Chem, M Med, Anat, Prac anat & Phys Fine & warm weather 20 Wed " " " " " " " & Phys 21 Thu At Histology, M Med, Anat & Phys 22 Fri At Histology, Mat Med Anat & Phys Frank went out to Uncle Alex 23 Sat At home most of day, Fine got 1 bag sweet apples .60 Fine 24 Sun Frank came back & Jennie Bell with her at St Andrew Hall & Salvation Army Fine 25 Mo Took in Phys in eve. Fine 26 Tu At Chemistry, M Med, Anat, Fine 27 Wed At home studying fine 28 Thu At Materia Med & Anatomy, no Histology Jennie Bell went home 29 Fri Studying at home 30 Sat Went down to Market saw Uncle Wm & Aunt Marg Uncle Alex & Kate & Luke Sharp, Fine 31 Sun Went to St Andrews hall A & PM Frank & I went in eve 1st Nov Mo Took Phys in eve studying for exam 2 Tu Fine studying for exam 3 Wed Matric Exam started today, wrote on Fine Algebra, Euclid, arithmetic & English </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No._______ Train,__________Conductor,_________ 187 86 . No of Car. FROM 4th TO REMARKS. 4 Thu Wrote on Latin in AM & Physics PM. 5 Fri Attended M Med, Anat & Physiology 6 Sat Snowed first of season. Went to Market for apples 7 Sun Went to Mr Crothers, & St Andrews P.M & to Sydenham St church PM to hear Rev E A Telfer 8 Mo At Chemistry M Med, Anat & Phys Some rain 9 Tu " " " " " & Clinics dull gloomy weather + 10 Wed " " " " " & Phys Fine slight hailstorm, gloomy no rain 11 Thu " Histology, " " " " " & Phys & Clinics slight hail storm 12 Fri " " " " " & " " Turning Colder 13 Sat Bot Coal stone &c very cold last night snowed most of day & Uncle Jno went away 14 Sun At St Andrews Hall A& P.M. Fine cool 15 Mo Took in Anatomy, Chem, Phys, No M Med Fine Changed cook stove 16 Tu " " " " " & a clinical lecture. Fine 17 Wed " " " " " Fine some snow & frost 18 Thu No Lectures, Thanksgiving day 19 Fri Had anat, M Med & Phys. 20 Sat Sent 20.00 to Toronto to register for council unpleasant day snow 21 Sun At Mr Crothers & St Andrews Hall . Fine 22 Mo Had Anat, M Med, Chem, & Phys, Rain 23 Tu Had Chem, Anat, Phys - no M Med or Clinics Rain most of day + at Jos Cook's Lecture </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November & December (Bk. 28.) No. 11 -12Train,__________Conductor,_________ 187 86 . No of Car. FROM 24th Nov TO 13 Dec REMARKS. 24 Wed At Anat, M Med, Phys & Chemistry 25 Thu No Histology, } Anat, Phys, M Med Clinics Stormy 26 Fri At Histology, Anatomy, Phys, M Med, & Clinical Lecture Fine 27 Sat Snow enough for light sleighing 28 Sun at All Saints Church in evening colder but not freezing mud 29 Mo Had Anat, M Med, Chem & Phys Fine Snow nearll all off 30 Tu Had Anat, M Med, Chem, Clinic & Phys Cold bitter wind, Freezing hard Fine 1st Dec had Anat M Med, Chem no Phys slightly warmer 2 Thu " " " Histology & Phys at Hospital Clinics 3 Fri " " " " " " some sleighs running 4 Sat Went to Market got 1 Quarter mutton at 6cts Per lb. Beef 3 1/2 per lb cold 5 Sun Cold wind at Mr Crothers & St Andrews A & PM went with SD Chown to Depot 6 Mo At Anat, M Med, & Phys. No Chemistry winding up on an upper Fine 7 Tu At Anat, M Med, Phys & Chemistry At Hospital at Post Mortem examination Fine 8 Wed " " " " " " 9 Thu " " " " " " & Histology Fine Quite warm weather 10 Fri Pa came up this PM, Anat, M Med & Phys no Histology 11 Sat Over at dissecting room & around market 12 Sun At St Andrews hall A & PM, Fine Mr Bland preached A & PM 13 con commenced to dissect upper. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec (Bk. 28.) No. 12Train,__________Conductor,_________ 187 86 . No of Car. FROM Dec 14th TO 31st REMARKS. 14 Tu At Hospital in eve - Opthalmoscope At Anat, Chemistry & Physiology 15 Wed At Anat & Phys. Dissecting on an upper snow last night 16 Thu No Lectures today. Holidays commenced Working at an upper Fine 17 Fri Night of one Converzatione. Cloudy light snow 18 Sat, Working at Prac Anat, Helped at Convocation Hall Fine 19 Sun First service in new Queen St Church At Catholic Gnostic church at 5 P.M Heard Mr Bland & Whiting 20 Mo No Lectures Holidays Dissecting 21 Tu Some sleighs running Fine Jennie Bell here, Minnie went home 22 Wed Dissecting at Upper extreme Fine 23 Thu Will Maxwell went down home Fine Took Frank over to University museum 24 Frank, Baby & I went to Brockville snowed in morn, rained rest of day 25 Sat Took dinner at Father McLeans Fine & cold IN P.M. went out to farm. 26 Sun Went to S. School & to Bethel Mr Shorey preached 27 Mo Frank baby & I at farm cold 2B & got Maggie Lee & husband 28 Tu Maggie Lee & husband, Frank & baby went to B Pa & I went to S Mountain 29 Wed At Alva's & Uncle Johns cold + 30 Thu at Josiah Render's & Jno McTavish's 31 Fri Came up from S Mt, & in to B where I met a sad family stormed + Mother McLean died bet 11 & 12 PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 1Train,__________Conductor,_________ 187 87 . No of Car. FROM 1st Jan TO REMARKS. 1st Sat Mother McLean was put in vault A sad new Year Brockville storm 2 Sun At Father McLeans, stayed last at Mr Camerons Fine 3 Mo Talking over matters & arranging things about future movements Fine 4 Tu Frank, Father, Baby & Earnie went out to Stewart Street. I went about 12 AM 5 Wed Commenced to Pack Furniture stormed 6 Thu I went down to S. mountain Fine At Alva's & Uncle Johns, cold 7 Fri Aunt Annas had cancer cut out of breast Drs Harkness, Reddick & Steacy 8 Sat Came back to B & stopped over clear & cold night at J McIntosh's 9 Sun Mother McLean's funeral sermon preached Mr Allen preached it. + 10 Mo Finished packing household goods went out with Pa in eve 11 Tu shipped goods to Kingston W. J. Maxwell, Ernie, Frank & I went to K 12 Wed Took Anat, M Med, Chem, & Phys stormed & blowed drifted 13 Thu At Anat M Med, Histology & Phys storm 14 Fri At Anat, M Med, & Phys, stormed hard roads blocked 15 Sat At Y.M.C.A. meeting in AM. at home snowed, very small market PM 16 Sun At Class & Preaching in AM & preaching in eve Mr Bland preached Cold 17 Mo At Post Mortem Hosp Jno Malcahy stormed 18 Tu At Anat, M Med, Chem & Phys Roads blocked up 19 Wed At Lithotrity operation Hospital snowed & drifted + Frank & I signed off about back Lot. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January & Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 1 & 2 Train,__________Conductor,_________ 1^887 . No of Car. FROM 20 Jan TO REMARKS. 20 Thu At Anat, M Med & Phys 21 Fri At Anat M Med & Histology 22 Sat At Y.M.C.A. in College, Rained hard 23 Sun At Queen St Meth AM & PM. Cold & fine 24 Mo At Anat, M. Med Chem & Physiol Fine 25 Tu At Anat, M.Med, Chem & Physiol, Fine 26 Wed At Anat, Chem & Physiology 27 Thu At Anat M Med Phys & Chem colder 28 Fri At Anat M Med & Phys warmer snow & rain 29 Sat Father McLean here Cold & fine 30 Sun at No 3 Meth Church A.M. S D. Chown preached at Queen St in eve S.G. Bland preached 31 Mo At Anat, Chem, & Phys Cold Father McLean away at night 1st Tu Feb } At Anat, Chem & Phys } no M Med 2 Wed At Anat, Chem & Phys Fine Stormed } no M Med 3 Thu At Anat, M Med, Chem & Phys at a head & neck Fine 4 Fri At Anat. M Med. Hist & Phys. Fine 5 Sat at Y.M.C.A in AM where some delegates spoke to convention Sir John A McDonald Opera house 6 Sun At Queen St Church AM & PM Rainy sleet 7 Mo Cold & Fine, At Anat, M. Med Phys & Chem 8 Tu At Anat , M Med, Phys & Chem Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 2 Train,__________Conductor,_________ 1^887 . No of Car. FROM 9 Feb TO 28th REMARKS. 9 Wed Rained most of day. No M.Med streets sloppy water on sidewalk 10 Thu Fine & warm, Rain at 10 P.M. Dissecting &c 11 Fri Stormed, Took Anat, M.Med, Phys 12 Sat At Y.M.C.A. in AM. Dissecting P.M. Rine roads drifted up 13 Sun At Queen St in A.M. Mr Whiting preached 14 Mo Fine & moderate. Anat, M.Med, Phy, Chem got porcelain dishes & funnel & Bottles 15 Tu At Anat, M. Med, Chem & Dissecting warm nomination day Fine Snow last night 16 Wed " " " " " 17 Thu " " " " " 18 Fri " " " " " & Phys 19 Sat At Y.M.C.A. Meeting I was leader, Fine 20 Sun At Queen St Meth Church Mr Whitney preached Fine 21 Mo At Anat, M Med, Chem & Phys 22 Tu " " " " " 23 Wed Beautiful day at usual studies 24 Thu At Anat, M. Med & Chem, No Phys 25 Fri At Anat M.Med & Phys nearly through dissecting very fine 26 Sat Blowed & light snow, At Hospital 3 P.M. At Physiology 2 P.M. 27 Sun At Queen St church A & P.M. snow drifted 28 Mo At Anat M Med, Phys & Chem Fine cold </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. 3 Train,__________Conductor,_________ 1^887 . No of Car. FROM 1st TO REMARKS. 1 Tu At M Med Chem & Physiology 2 Wed At Anat, M Med, Chem & Phys 3 Thu At Anat, M.Med, Chem & Phys, Fine Weather, Fine & warm 4 Fri At Anat, M.Med, & Phys, Fine & warm Forman addressed Y.M.C.A. on Missions 5 Sat At Y.M.C.A. & market A.M. Studying P.M Fine most oday snow at night 6 Sun At Queen St Mr Bland preached A"M & At 3rd Meth Church Rev Crossly preached PM 7 Mo Soft Rain, Anat, Chem, M.Med & Phys 8 Tu At M Med Phys & Chem Fine 9 Wed At M Med Phys & Chem - no Anat - warm light shower very fine mostly 10 Thu At M Med, Phys & Chem Fine 11 Fri Last Lectures today . No Anat } had Chem today No Physiology today 12 Sat Studying for Exams. At market Aunt Margaret & Maggie Bell here Fine 13 Sun At Queen St A & PM, Rev Browning preached 14 Mo Hard at work on exams principly M Med Fine 15 Tu Fine went to College & got coat &c 16 Exam (College) in Materia Medica 17 Thu " " " Physiology . Fine 18 Fri " " " Anatomy " 19 Sat Working up for Chemistry. Fine 20 Sun } At Queen St A.M. Frank & Earnie in eve </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March & April (Bk. 28.) No. 3 & 4Train,__________Conductor,_________ 1^887 . No of Car. FROM 21st TO REMARKS. 21 Mo Took Chemistry exam in P.M. Fine working at Chem A.M. 22 Tu Studying up for Oral's Fine 23 Wed Took Oral exam on Materia Med Anatomy & Physiology Fine 24 Thu Fixed chair walked down to see Myles steamboat Fine 25 Fri Slight snow. R.E. McKechnie here Studying for council exams Fine A.M. 26 Sat R.E. McKechnie started for Montreal. Fine 27 Sun At Queen St church Mr Bland A & PM Fine Ernie & I in AM & Frank & I in eve 28 Mo Passed Anatomy exam. Light snow snowed last night 3 -4 inches this morn 29 Tu Studying for Council Exam cold Fine 30 Wed " " " " " " Went down to see "Myles" 31 Thu " " " " " Fine weather both sleighs & waggons running 1st April " " " " sleighs still running 2 Sat Got carriage for Baby Fine Emma Sharp here at market studying 3 Sun At Queen St in morn & Sy denham st in eve Fine 4 Mo Studying for exams Father McLean here 5 Tu Commenced Council Examination Took Anatomy 6 Wed Took Chemistry examin (Theoretical) Fine 7 Thu " Materia Medica & Pharmacy " Fine 8 Fri Took Physiology & Histology Fine 9 Sat " Prac Chemistry, & Toxicology Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. 3 Train,__________Conductor,_________ 1^887 . No of Car. FROM 1st TO REMARKS. 1 Ju 10 Sun at Queen St & Wm - ville T.G. Williams church Fine 2 Wed 11 Studying up for Oral exam Fine 3 Thu 12 " " " " " Father McLean started for Dakota 4 Fri 13 Wed getting reaedy for exam Fine 5 Sat 14 Thu oral exam on all primary subjects Fine. 15 Fri Rain W. J. Maxwell went home. Alna came home P. M. light rain 16 Sat Went down to market & strolled around city with Alva fine 17 Sun At W Williamsville church A.M & Queen eve Fine 18 Mo Alva started for Gananoque & Frank & I started went to Westbrook Uncle Ale Fine 19 Tu At uncle Alex Fine 20 Wed . From uncle Alex to uncle John Bells Fine 21 Thu West to Uncle William Bills Fine 22 Fri Called at Jas Bells & took dinner with Aunt Catherine Fine 23 Sat at Uncle alex again Rain 24 Sun } At West brook T Smails preached Fine 25 Mo | Emie & I came back to K in stage 1 Lecture Fine 26 Fu | Frank & baby came in today Fine 27 Wed | At city hall Lauration day Fine 28 Thu | Rained most of day . On Friday look sanitary Science. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. 5 Train,__________Conductor,_________ 1^887 . No of Car. FROM 29th Ap TO May REMARKS. 29 Fri Fixing up around house. Fine 30 Sat Fine Bought crib for baby At Market Painted chair & varnished crib &c 1st Sun May } At Queen St A & P.M. Mr Bland AM & Mr Whiting P.M. Fine 2 Mo At Hospital saw an operation for Ulcer Fine Lecture at 5 P.M. 3 Tu Frank commenced Housecleaning Fine 4 Wed At Hospital A.M. & Med Juriprudence 5 P.M. Fine 5 Thu Helping Frank at Housekeeping Fine 6 Fri At Housecleaning } Took Lecture on Sanitary Science Fine 7 Sat At Hospital A.M. Fine Saw uncle Alex & Aunt & Mr J Simpson 8 Sun At Queen St Church opening Fine Rev H Bland preached in AM & Rev Dr Douglass Eve 9 Mo At Hospital & Medical Jurisprudence 10 Tu At Home writing most of day. Fine 11 Wed At Hospital & Medical Jurisprudence At Prayer Meeting in eve Fine 12 Thu At Home cleaned Privy & fixed floor of wood shed Fine 13 Fri At Post mortem at Hospital } no Sanitary Science Fine part 14 Sat At Hospital Post Mortem remainder, Fine writing notes on Obstetrics 15 Sun At Queen St Church Rev Mr Hall preached in A.M. & Rev Dr Nelles in eve Fine 16 Mo Fine at Hospital & Lectures Med Juris 17 Tu At Hospital again fine weather 18 Wed Took first case to diagnosis Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May & June (Bk. 28.) No. 5 & 6 Train,__________Conductor,_________ 187 87 . No of Car. FROM 19th May TO May REMARKS. May 19 Thu At Hospital copying out Obstetrical notes. 20 Fri Presented report on case Hospital Mrs School aft Fine 21 Sat Writing & studying Fine 22 Sun At Queen St A & PM. Rev AB Chambers in PM & Rev T.G. Williams A.M. X 23 Mo Have drills 3 or 4 times ambulance corps Fine At Hosp & Med Juris 24 Tu Marched with 16th P.W.O over to Barrefield Rained a good part of day 25 Wed Fine at Hosp & Med Juris, writing out Obstet notes 26 Thu Took Med Juris , Fine, In eve at Queen St Church Revs Potts, Burwash & Dewart spoke 27 Fri At Medical Juris. Rev Mr Philps here Fine 28 Sat Mrs Wm McLean went home. Jas Hall here to dinner Fine O 29 Sun At Queen & Sydenham St Churches. Fine Rev Mr Philps } Rev Dr Carman {illegible}iation service 30 Mo At Hospital AM & Medical Jurisprudence PM Fine Rev Mr SD Chown here for tea 31 Tu At home most of day } at Med Juris PM Rev Jas Lawson here ] at S School meeting in eve 1st June Rained most of day No Med Juris 2 Thu At Med Jurisprudence cloudy Hospital no lecture 3 Fri At Hospital & Sanitary Science Fine 4 Sat Went out to Asylum Fine at market 5 Sun At Queen St AM & Pm both Frank & I Fine Mr Whiting AM Mr Bland PM O Philip Jen & Min Bell here & Mr Jas, Edgar & Harper Coates Conference sitting in Kingston X Mrs Wm McLean here from Farmville </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train,__________Conductor,_________ 187 87 . No of Car. FROM 6th June TO May REMARKS. 6 Mo Rain At Medical Jurisprudence studying at Sanis & Juris 7 Tu At Hospital saw operation on ankle removing cuticle & scrape Fine No Med Juris 8 Wed No Lectures either Hosp or Med Juris 9 Thu Had Lectures on Med Jurisprudence no Hospital lectures Fine 10 Fri Took last lectures on Sanitary Science Fine Studying up for exam 11 Sat Fine. At Market. Ernie went to Brockville 12 Sun went to Queen St AM & Frank in eve Fine 13 Mo Ernie came back & Will Maxwell with him At Hospital 14 Tu Studying up for exam. Fine 15 Wed At Hospital saw cataract removed saw an ey taken out Fine 16 Thu At Med Juris & Sanitary Science 17 Fri Did not go to Hospital studying 18 Sat Maggie H Bell here. Fine At Market 19 Sun At Queen St AM & P.M. Rain 20 Mo Took Med Juris & San Science exam went to Montreal at night Fine 21 Tu At Uncle Jas Bells & around street with Battalian Rain 22 Wed. Came home from Montreal Fine 23 Thu } got report of exam, Passed in both Sanit Science & med Juris Fine 24 Fri } Got Dunglisous Dictionary Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June & July (Bk. 28.) No._______ Train,__________Conductor,_________ 187 . No of Car. FROM TO May REMARKS. 25 Sat Uncle Jno, Aunt Ellen & Rose here Fine At Final subjects. light shower 26 Sun At Queen St A & PM, Mr Whiting AM & Mr Bland PM Fine 27 Mo Fine working at final work at Hospital 28 Tu At final work Fine 29 Wed At McGillivery studying Fine at Hospital in AM 30 Thu Mr Thomspon Killed by fireworks in eve Celebration of Queens Jubilee Fine 1 July Hot day At Review of Troops, Fine man drowned today 2 Sat Frank & I went out to Uncle Alex Bells Fine 3 Sun Hot & dry. Frank & the rest of fam to Westbrook 4 Mo At Uncle Wms & Johns & Aunt Catherines Fine & hot 5 Tu At Uncle Alex, Got out fossils Fine 6 Wed Went to Hartington, Saw Charles Bell Uncle Alex Maggie & Hiram Bell Fine 7 Thu At Harrowsmith to Jas Kelsoes & took tea with Maggie Lee. Fine 8 Fri I came back to Kingston Fine got Sargeant arm bandaging 9 Sat Frank came home today Fine studying at finals 10 Sun Heard Rev Mr Sparling AM & Rev S Bland P.M. } light rain 11 Mo At Hospital Fine Hot & dry 12 Tu Got Suit dark {illegible} Hat Hypodermic syringe } Hot Fine 13 Wed Started for B Went out to farm went down on "Pelsia" str Fine 14 Thu Visiting at farm Pa Ma Maggie Henry & Syd well Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train,__________Conductor,_________ 187 7 . No of Car. FROM 15 July TO 3rd Aug REMARKS. 15 Fri Made Splints for Loyd Hurds legs Fine ground very dry 16 Sat Fine, Reading & Amusing ourselves today 17 Sun At Bethel Church, Mr Shorey preached Fine 18 Mo Studying surgery "Wyeths" Fine weather extremely hot 19 Tu Jno Henry buried at B rowed up to cemetery Fine 20 Wed Geo & Wm Wood, Ernie & I went up the river at Mrs McIntoshs & Murphys 21 Thu Rain, Called at Ad McGuins, Mrs Knapp &c went back to farm 22 Fri Helped put up crosspiece for hayfork in Horse stable some rain 23 Sat Pa, Frank, H Hat & I drove down to S Mt Fine & cool At Alva's 24 Sun Heard Cornett at Presb church fine 25 Mo Drove out to Josiah Renders. Fine 26 Tu Visited at S{illegible} & Jno McTavishes Fine Good crop of hay down here 27 Wed Drove in from Jos Renders to Jno Frasers stayed at Uncles all night Fine 28 Thu Drove from S Mt to Spencerville Pa drove home 29 Fri Fine clear day, took a drive with Dr McLean & another Rev SD Chown 30 Sat Took dinner Dr & I at Jos McLeans shower in evening 31 Sun at Jos McLeans & Spencerville preacher SD Chown Fine 1st Aug } Frank & Hattie went to Jos McLeans Read at Drs 2 Tu Studying some of the Dr's cases fine 3 Wed Got the Drs horse & drove to J McLeans Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. 8 Train,__________Conductor,Fraser 187 7 . No of Car. FROM 4th Aug TO 23rd REMARKS. 4 Thu Frank baby & I drove back from Jos McLeans to Dr McLeans Fine 5 Fri Frank & Lizzie went to Bishops Mills Fine 6 Sat Put Plaster Jacket on Smiths Leg Fine 7 Sun At Quat Meeting Spencer Chown Preacher Fine 8 Mo Drove from Spencers to S Mt 9 Tu Mrs Render Had a paralytic stroke At Jos Renders, Uncle Jno & Alva Drove back to Spencerville Fine 10 Wed Came back to Spencerville. Fine 11 Thu Went with Dr to J Frasers. Fine young man had intrapelvic abcess 12 Fri Reading most of day Frank with at Jos McLeans } at Spencers with Lizzie McLean 13 Sat Took Tea at Mrs Whites At Jos McLeans Fine 14 Sun At Prayer Meeting & Preaching at McLeans Fine Mr Chown preached 15 Mo Jos & Justus McLean & their wives drove Frank & I home Fine } 2B 16 Tu In Brockville to see Beach he not home Pa drove me Fine 17 Wed At Mr Maxwells in P.M. Fine reading in AM 18 Thu Visiting & reading 19 Fri Cooler weather but fine Reading 20 Sat Frank & I visiting in Brockv Fine 21 Sun Heard Rev Mr Blanchet at Bethel Fine 22 Mo Helped patch Barn roof fine Visited at Dunhams 23 Tu Pa at Market I walked in & out to B went in to see Beacock cool </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Aug & Sept (Bk. 28.) No. 8-9 Train,__________Conductor,_________18^87 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 24 Wed Wm J Maxwell Frank & I went up to Kingston Took train Fine Found all right 25 Thu went to McGilliverys & to Hospital Fine 26 Fri " " " " " " Very dry time wells failing X 27 Sat Montreal Fred Bell here. Fine Philip, Maggie, Aunt Susannah Uncle Wm & Anne here 28 Sun Frank at church in AM & I in PM Fine day Bland AM Whiting PM 29 Mo At Hospital dissecting brain Fine at McGilliverys in PM 30 Tu At McGilliverys studying & also dissecting Brain 31st Wed Sept Oct Got House from R. Love at Hospital Fine 2 Thu Sept Moved 5 loads furniture to house 332 5 Brock St Fine 3 Sat Aunt Helen Bell of Montreal here Moved Piano & Hair set furniture Fine 4 Sun Frank heard Mr Whiting in AM & I heard Salem Bland in eve 5 Mo Went to Barnums show Fine at McGilliverys WJ Max & I 6 Fri At Hospital man with double fracture of his lower jaw at McGilliverys Fine 7 Wed Seen Pacentesis performed on Mrs Burk went with W Maxwell & Dr Fenwick 8 Thu Went to Commercial Union Picnic over at Wolf Island Fine 9 Fri Went over to Point to see Mrs Burke wound oozing yet Fine grinding 10 Sat At market got 1 Qr mutton 4 1/2 Per lb Fine day Uncle Jas Bell here & Geo. 11 Sun At Queen St in eve Whiting spoke Fine 12 Mo At McGilliverys, Rain. grinding at home X wrote up suddards case </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train,__________Conductor, J.B.F. 18^87 . No of Car. FROM 13th Sept TO REMARKS. 13 Tu At Hospital Saw operation on Tibia knee - opened Fine 14 Wed At operation scraping Tibia cupping & puncture Hydraulic 15 thu Rained Father McLean came back from Nebraska Fine AM 16 Ri At McGil home & hospital Tine + 17 Sat Uncles Jas, Wm & Alex Bell & wives here Uncle Jas wife & 4 Children started for home Fine 18 Sun At Mr WJ Crothers class in morn & at 2 services Mr Bland & Whiting Fine 19 Mo At McGillverys A.M. got wood saw } Ovariotomy performed by X 20 Went over to Fort hill in PM Father McLean Ernie & I Fine 21 Wed At McGilliverarys & with Gillies in PM Am light rain 22 Thu At Hospital grinding up with McGraw Fine also at McGillivarys 23 Fri At TH Suddards Post Mortem At Hospital Fine 24 Sat At Hospital Market &c Studying Fine 25 Sun at Queen St in eve Frank in AM Fine Father McLean at Gate's 26 Mo At McGillivarys in AM Fine reading on finals 27 Tu P & Mde Jno Fraser Sim Fraser Lill & Sims wife were here Fine 28 Wed Studying most of day Fine Mr & Mrs & Alice Mitchell, Mrs Murphy & Maud here II 29 Thu Went out to Fair Fine Took Pa & Uncle Jno Fraser through Museum 30 Fri went studied at home shower Pa & Uncle Jno Fraser went home II At Hospital on 1st obstretric case X Drs Dupuis & Fenwick on Mrs Fanny Bell + saw an operation on mans lower jaw </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train,__________Conductor, J.B.F. 187 87 . No of Car. FROM 1st Oct TO 19th REMARKS. 1st Sat Oct At Hospital. showery Father McLean went to B Mr, Mrs & Alice Mitchell, Mrs Murphy & Maud went home to B 2 Sun at Queen St AM Mr Whiting & PM Rev Salem Bland Frank & I in eve 3 Mo At Hospital 2nd Obstretric case Rain. Sim Fraser, Jas Maxwell & I went over to Point 4 Tu Opening addresses by the professors Not much done today Rain 5 Wed at Prac Med, Obstect & Surgery dark & gloomy cool 6 " " " " " About 40 Freshmen entered this year 7 Fri At Prac med, Obstret, Surgery & Hospital 8 Sat Over at Hospital, at Market, Have had a rainy spell following the drought 9 Sun At Queen St Mr Whiting & Bland preached went A & PM. 10 Mo At Prac Med Surg, Obstret Hosp & Med showery 11 Tu At Surg Prac Med Obstretrics, At Med Jurisprudence cooler 12 Wed At Prac Med, Surg, Obstret, & Hospital clinic Showery 13 Thu At Prac Med, Obstretrics, no surgery Fine 14 Fri At Anat, surg, Prac Med, & Obstretrics In eve had Election of court officers Fine 15 Sat At Y.M.C.A. in AM & to Market In PM to Hotel dieu Fine 16 Sun At Queen St AM Rev S.H.Bland preached In Eve Ernie & Frank went & Ernie Joined the church 17 Mo Convocation day, No lectures, at Dr Saunders fixed Battery Fine 18 Tu At Obstret, Pract Med & Surgery 19 Wed At Hospital surgical clinic by gallery AT Hendersons Photographs Prof DuPuis at surg Prac & Obstret got Photographs taken Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train,__________Conductor, J.B.F. 187 87 . No of Car. FROM 20th Oct TO 8th Nov REMARKS. 20 Thu At Obstret, Prac & surg Rain 21 Fri At Freshmen reception Y.M.C.A. in convocation Hall Fine 22 Sat At Market, Y.M.C.A & Hospital & Hotel Dieu Aunt Catherine here Fine 23 Sun Rain at night, In eve heard Rev Mr S Bland in Sydenham At Hospital 24 Mo At Obstret, Prac Med & Surg Fine got Potters Mat Med, Edis & Tyson 25 Tu AT Med Juris, Obstret, Pract & Surg Fine cool day 26 Wed At Clinic at Hospital & Practice Frost Fine surgery & Obstret 27 Thu At Practic Med, Surg & Obstret Fine 28 Tu At Reception in in Queen St Meth Church At Surg, Practice, Obstret 29 Sat Snow in afternoon, At Hospital ed ymca in AM. & Hotel Dieu 30 Sun At Queen St A & PM, Fine & Cold 31 Mo Took regular classes. Fine 1st Nov Tu } At regular classes AT Maggie Frizzells case 2 Wed Clinic at Hospital, At Surg, Prac & Obstret Fine 3 Thu At Prac Med, Obstret, Surgery & Hospital Fine Father McLean here from Brock 4 Fri Fine At Obstret, Prac Med, & an operation at Hotel Dieu, removing cancer of breast & + 5 Sat At Y.M.C.A A.M. Hospital P.M. Fine Frank & Father McLean & Baby at Highlands 6 Sun At Queen St AM Mr Whiting & PM Mr Salem Bland 7 Mo Had monthly exam in Obstretrics. Fine Had Prac Med, no surgery At Hospital Fine 8 Tu At Obstret, Prac Surg & Hospital very Fine day. + & also cancer of scrotum & cord </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 87 . No of Car. FROM Nov 9 TO Nov REMARKS. 9 Wed At regular work at Hospital Fine & clear 10 Thu At Practice surg, no surgery at Obstretics fine snow at night 11 Fri Had Monthly exam on Practic, At Obstret, & surgery no clinic Snow 12 Sat Frank, Father Mc & Baby came in from Westbrook At Hotel Dieu & Hospital 13 Sun At Queen St Am Mr Bland & Pm Mr Whiting In eve Frank & I at Chalmers YMCA } 8:30 14 Mo Went to see Dr Saunders about office work Had Clinic, at Obstret, Prac & Surgery 15 Tu Rain, At Obstret, Prac, Surgery At Dr Saunders office 16 Wed At Hospital Clinic, Obstret, Prac & Surgery Fine most of day 17 Thu Thanksgiving day, Fine, no Classes today Bright & sunshiny, no frost, grass green yet 18 Fri at Hospital. Fine. waggons running no snow 19 Sat At Saunders in AM & went out to Wilbur mines in P.M. for Dr Mundell, snow 20 Sun Out at mines, at service in School house snowed most of day 21 Mo Came back from Wilber, at Lectures in evening some snow here. 22 Tue At Obstret, Practice & surgery snow nearly all away 23 Wed " " " " Fine days & weather 24 Thu Fine, some frost, & in eve snow 25 At Obstret, Practice & Surgery Fine Dark day. at Hospital 26 Sat At Hospital, Hotel Dieu & Saunders made up 240 Pills Fine Rain 27 Sun Streets very sloppy, at Queens St A & PM Mr Whiting in AM & Salem Bland PM. Rain 28 Mo At surgery, Practice, Obstret & Hospital Fine most of day but cloudy, snow </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November & December (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 87 . No of Car. FROM Nov 29 TO Nov REMARKS. 29 Tu At Regular work - college. Fine + 30 Wed Father McLean went to Brockville at regular work 1st Thu Put up coal stove & got in coal Ground frozen up 2 Fri At Hospital, Prac, Obstret & surgery 3 Sat At Alma Mater Elections. At Hotel Dieu Fine 4 Sun Rain, At Queen St A & PM. Bland Whiting 5 Mo At Exam in Obstretrics, At Prac & Surg At Hospital in eve Soft 6 Tu At Obstretrics, Practice, & Surgery Fine warm & pleasant 7 Wed At regular classes except Obstret nice Fine 8 Thu % Weather Mild, grass Quite green yet Have not had any severy frost yet 9 Fri At Hospital, Obstretrics, Practice & surgery Fine 10 Sat Rain most of day, at Hotel Dieu & Hospital Theodore Miller here 11 Sun At Sydenham St Church Rain Rev Hiraive preached 12 Mo At Practice exam, At Obstret, Surgery Fine 13 Tu " " Obstretrics, & Surgery Fine 14 Wed At Practice Obstret & no surgery Jennie Bell here Boys stoked it. 15 Thu At Montreal as delegate to Bishops college. Fine % Appointed delegate to Bishops college + Wed con Three operations today, Abcess, Tanotomy & secondary shoulder operation </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 87 . No of Car. FROM 16 Dec TO REMARKS. 16 Fri Went around city with the students at Uncle James Bells in eve. Fine 17 Sat At Geo Stoves, R McKechnies, started home little snow in the city 18 Sun Home from Montreal. Fine. was not at church 19 Mo went out to Wilbur mines for Dr Munhall light snow last night. Fine 20 Tu Came back from " " Fine some sleighs running 21 Wed Frank, Ernie, Will, Baby & I went to B snowed in night & forenoon 22 Thu At Jno McLeans in P.M. at home A.M. 23 Fri Henry Hurd & I in Brockville & Maggie & Frank At entertainment (S.S.) in School house in eve 24 Sat Frank, Baby & I went to B at Jas Murphys over night cold weather 25 Sun At Brockville Took Dinner at Jas Murphys Tea at J.B.McIntosh's 26 Mo Came out home & took another xmas dinner wind blew hard & very cold 27 Tu Went down to Mr Maxwells in P.M. Frank, Baby & I cold 28 Wed Frank at Jno McLeans, I helped paper bedroom cold 29 Thu In Brockville in the afternoon and at night went to a party at Maxwells. 30 Fri Went to Mr Dunhams for a visit. Fine all the family home but Emma 31 Sat Frank & I went in to B with Henry Hurd & stayed most of the day at R.Bell's. 1st Sun Jan 1888 } Pa & Ma, Henry Hurd Maggie & her two children are living near Brockville, Jennie has two children & is living in Friend Nebraska, Alva and Ellen with their baby are visiting </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. at the old homestead: Alva having rented his place in South Mountain. They have just finished a new addition to the house and Pa & Ma tak one end and Henry & Maggie the other. I am living at 332 Brock St Kingston studying medicine, have passed my primary exam before the council & " & Intermediate exam before the college beside two of the final subjects. Ernie is with us & Will Maxwell. Grandma Fraser, Uncles Jno, Wm, Sam & Aunt Alida are alive with their wives & husband. Uncles Jno Alex Wm & Jas Bell & their wives are alive and Aunts Mary & Margaret & their Husbands are alive too. During the year Minnie & Rosa McKechnie were married. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM 1st TO REMARKS. 1st Jan 1888 Sun. Went to Bethel & heard Mr Shorey at S.H. in A.M. light rain in A.M. 2nd Mo Will Maxwell Frank Hattie & I came back to Kingston, Found things all right 3 Tu Commenced to write my Thesis Fine At Hospital last night confinement 4 Wed Called at 6 A.M to Hospital to a confinement writing on my thesis snow 5 Thu Writing up Hemiplegia. Sleighing quite good no lectures yet 6 Fri at Hospital. Fine At Thesis 7 Sat Aunt Susannah Uncle Alex & Philip here stormy in the morning 8 Sun At Queen St PM " Salem Bland Fine Frank & I PM AM Rev Mr Houston 9 Mo At Obstretrics & Practice, no surgery Lectures commenced today fine 10 Tu At Dr Saunders in A.M. at surgery Practice & Obstretrics in P.M. snow 11 Wed At Hospital in morning; operation by Dr Dupuis At Lectures in P.M. Very fine 12 Wed At Obstretrics, Practice & surgery Fine but cold 13 Fri At Hospital, Practice & surgery no Obstretrics. Fine but strong south wind snowed 14 Sat At Hospital. Y.M.C.A & Hotel Dieu 15 Sun At Queen St A & P.M. Revs {Bland Whiting sidewalks very slippery 16 Mo at regular work. Fine 17 Tu At Practice, surgery, Obstretrics & Med Juris Cold & Fine 18 Wed At Practice & surgery, No Obstret at Hospital. Fine 19 Thu At regular classes. cold Fine 20 Fri Fine & cold Ther 10 {symbol for degrees} below zero at regular classes </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 1 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM 21st Jan TO REMARKS. 21 Sat, Ther 15 below Zero, Fine Principal Grant addressed the Y.M.C.A. at Hospitals 22 Sun Heard Revs Whiting & Bland 23 Mo Took regular lectures 24 Tu Weather extremely cold the Thermometer often far below zero 25 Wed At Lectures. Fine 26 Thu Roads & Railways blocked with snow 27 Fri At Hospital & Lectures 28 Sat At Hospital. Y.M.C A. & Hotel Dieu Leader T.J.Jamieson 29 Sun Heard Rev Mr Bland in A.M. & Rev Mr McGillivary P.M. 30 Mo Very cold weather. At Hospital at Lectures. Exam on obstetrics 31 Tu. At Obstetrics, Practice & surgery cold & Fine 1st Feb The weather very moderate but Fine Hospital roads has been blocked. 3 Lectures 2 Thu Minnie Bell here. Very fine day at regular lectures 3 Fri at Obstetrics, Practice & surgery Fine Snow in eve at Hospital 4 Sat. Father McLean came up from Brockville Drifted Rain in eve. At Hospitals 5 Sun At Queen St Meth church. Fine 6 Mo At H.J. Saunders. Fine & cool 7 Tu At regular lectures. Cold 8 Wed At Practice, surgery & Obstetrics 9 Thu Cold weather at regular lectures </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 2 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 10 Fri Thermom 14 below zero. Fine. At regular classes 11 Sat At Hospital, Hotel Dieu & Y.M.C.A. 12 Sun At Queen St in A.M. Fine & cold 13 Mo At Practice, Obstetrics & Surgery, Fine warmer weather 14 Tu Went to Wilbur Mines for Dr Mundell Rain in A.M. turning very cold at night 15 Wed Returned from Wilbur. Clear & Cold At Obstetrics, no surgery or practice 16 Thu Ther 15 {symbol for degrees} below zero. Cold but fine 17 Fri At Hospital A.M. Mild fine sunshiny 18 Sat At Hospitals, Cold 19 Sun At Queen St church. Fine 20 Mo At regular lectures. Fine 21 " " " " 22 Wed at regular Lectures, At Hospital 23 Thu At " " very Fine Like spring weather 24 Fri Beautiful day at Hospital Father McLean & I went to B & Jos McLeans 25 Sat went from Jos McLeans to Spencerville & from that back of {illegible} & home Rain & snow 26 Sun At Father Fraser's all day in eve at J McLeans Went to B at night 27 Mo at Practice & Obstetrics. Fine. Cold came up from Brockville 28 Tu At Surgery, Practice & Obstetrics Fine 29 Wed At Hospital & regular lectures </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. 3 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM 1st March TO 20th Mar REMARKS. 1st March At Practice & Obstetrics stormed. Quite mild 2 Fri Colder, stormed, at Lectures 3 Sat Went out to Uncle Alex, with Uncle Wm Frank & Hattie went out with Philip. cold Fine 3rd Got examination ticket - Final - for Queens 4 Sun Came in from Uncle Alex. Cold & Fine 5 Mo At Practice, Obstet & Surgery Fine 6 Tu Had a dissecting group taken. 7 Wed At Hospital, Practice & Obstetrics 8 Thu No surgery. Had practice & Obstet Fine 9 Fri Had last Lectures of the season Fine 10 Sat Frank & Hattie cam in from WBrook. Got final group taken. Fine. At Hospital 11 Sun Not feeling extra & did not go to church 12 Mo Studying for exam. To hear Mifs Dinsdale in eve. cold 13 Tu Stormed nearly all day. At Home 14 Wed At Hospital. Fine. grinding with Kayle & Chamberlain Roads blocked 15 Thu at regular studying. Fine. 16 Frin Getting up Final work " 17 Sat At Hospital Thos R. Dupuis last lecture of 88 Fine 18 Sun At Queen St church Miss Dinsdale spoke A large number out 19 Mo. Father McLean came up from Spencerville Fine 20 Tu Took surgery exam both Royal & Trinity Fine. Wrote A & PM. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March & April (Bk. 28.) No. 3 & 4 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM 21st March TO 9th April REMARKS. 21 Wed Wrote on Practice Royal A.M. & Obstetrics P.M Trinity 22 Thu Wrote on Obstetrics AM Royal & Practice P.M Trinity 23 Fri Packing up goods for Spencerville Fine & cold 24 Sat Packing up Household goods. Fine. waggons running 25 Sun At Queen St Meth church 26 Mo Shipped goods to Spencerville (Household) Rained & snowed Frank & FAther Baby & Ernie to Brock 27 Tu Had an oral exam took exam on Practice, Obstetrics & surgery 28 Wed snowed & Rained. Went down to Spencerville from Kingston 29 Thu Drawing Household goods from staion to Spencerville Fine 30 Fri Took team to Prescott & went to B and out home. Fine Putting away goods. 31 Sat Went up to Kingston expecting to write on the council exam. Fine 1st April At 3rd Meth Church AM & 1st in eve Called at Cyrus Sharp's & Jno Cowdy's eve 2 Mo Preparing for exam in AM & to start for home P.M. Fine 3 Tu Came to Spencerville Fine 4 Wed Made a trip to Jas McLennans Fine Frank & bab Hattie up to Jos McLeans 5 Thu Rained most of day. Fixed pump 6 Fri Weather cleared up, Busy all day. 7 Sat Out to Jno Vincents, Frank & Hattie & Ernie Father McLean to Mrs Knapps funeral came back 8 Sun At " " in A.M. Fine at home all day. Frank at church 9 Mo Wm Maxwell came down. very fine an easy day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. 4 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM 10th April TO REMARKS. 10 Tu Father McLean came back from Mrs Knapps funeral Rain P.M. Fine A.M. } W.J.Max away 5 P.M. 11 Wed Rain At Keelers to see child. got one bbl sugar from Kingston 12 Thu Light snow at night & cold Out to Mr Cummins in A.M. 13 Fri at Nat Bartons & Jos McLeans Took Ernie McLean up to ^ Fine Frost last night 14 Sat " " " & office work. Fine part of day some more snow 15 Sun Fine day at Nat Bartons & Pat Gores in eve Heard Rev SD Chown in A.M. 16 Mo Had a busy day. Fine Roads bad mud deep in some places & snow deep in others 17 Tu At Bartons & Whites in A.M. Fine shots of the road drying up 18 Wed W.J.Maxwell here & he & Father McLean Roads bad. went out to Bishops Mills 19 Thu Father McLean back. Plenty of mud. Cool 20 Fri Some snow fell. Roads sloppy 21 Sat Fine at usual work. Not out today 22 Sun Fine At Mr Melville's funeral Heard Rev Kellock preach 23 Mo AT work in office most of day Fine 24 Tu At Mrs Dillaboughs in A.M. Fine a busy day 25 Wed at Mr Sellecks, Lydia's & Cummins. Dr & Mrs McLean at Prescott. Roads drying Fine 26 Thu At Mrs Dillaboughs, some sowing done Fine 27 Fri at Cummins to see children Fine Fine & warm 28 Sat. At Geo Smiths (wife confirmed) Fine Roads good & dust flying Grass beginning to appear in spots. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. 5 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 29 Sun Heard Rev S.D.Chown. Fine At Prayer meeting in eve. 30 Mo Cold. Raw day. but Fine at regular work 1st May Busy day. At P. Cottons Father McLean at B. snow & rain Fine 2 Wed Fine day. not very busy 3 Thu Queens Collage Glee club gave a concert here tonight. Fine 4 Fri Father McLean came back here Jos. Fred & Wm Lillie McLean here Fine 5 Sat At Posting books. Fine. 6 Sun Heard Mr Chown A.M. & at prayer meeting in eve Fine 7 Mo Fine day. I was not out. Roads good Posting books 8 Tu Posting books & studying. Fine 9 Wed Father McLean & Lizzie Mc went to Winchester Fine 10 Thu Fine day. Nice growing shower last night Roads dry & good 11 Fri Fine most of day. At usual work 12 Sat Father McLean & Lizzie came back from Winchester Fine most of day shower 13 Sun At church. Heard Mr Chown preach At prayer meeting in eve. 14 Mo Busy day. Fine Roads good 15 Tu Dr McLean & family went to Bishops Mills Quiet day. Fine 16 Wed Rain & Hail. At Geo Cummins. weather cold 17 Thu Fine day. At Thos Smailes child. grass in good condition </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. 5 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 18 Fri SC McLean wife & family came home Frank & I & Father at Jos McLeans PM. From B-Mills Light shower 19 Sat At ordinary work. The weather keeps very cool Rain 20 Sun At Church in A.M. Rev SD Chown preached Fine day, but cool 21 Mo At ordinary work. Studying also Fine 22 Tu S.C.McLean & Family went to Brock & Farmersville Fine 23 Wed Made a visit at D Pitts & Bannens Fine 24 Thu Geo W Bishop & wife here Fine at PM 25 FRi " " " " " S.C. McLean & wife & Family went away. at David Pitts came home. Fine 26 Sat at usual work & reading. Fine 27 Sun at Prayer meeting in eve Frank went in A.M. 28 Mo Drove to David Pitts. Fine 29 Tu Frank Hattie & Father McLean drove up to Brockville I went up by Railroad. Fine 30 Wed At Jno McLeans & Father Frasers Fine 31 Thu Went to Brock. Visited Geo W Bishops & Mrs Murphys Fine 1st June Fri At B Cemetery AM. Fine & at Knapps, RM Bells Mrs Dougs & A McGuins PM 2 Sat Came back from Brockville light showers 3 Sun Dry weather crops suffering. Fine 4 Mo At regular work. no great rush today. 5 Tu Heavy Gale of wind & rain much damage done 6 Wed crops look better after the rain Several people killed by yesterdays storm I went to Prescott AM. } H Mc at Kemptville </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM 7th June TO REMARKS. 7 Thu Negotiations going on about Mrs Imrie's places. Fine 8 Fri Nothing unusual, regular work Fine 9 Sat Mad a verbal agreement with Mrs Imrie about her place. Fine 10 Sun Terrific thunder shower in eve. Heard Rev Kellock - ordained deacon. 11 Mo H McL to Jesse McLeans, At Whitleys, Greys Bannens & Lemans Rain 12 Tu A rush of business, crops looking nicely Fine 13 Wed Busy day at Greys Bannens &c Rain last night Fine 14 Thu Making out S.C.McLeans accounts Fine 15 Fri Very heavy thunder shower this P.M. not extra busy today 16 Sat At Greys & Bannens. Jos McLean & wife here H. McLean back again Fine 17 Sun Fine at home most of day Took Father McLean to Jos McLeans 18 Mo At Mr Greys. Hot close day 19 Tu Business Keeping up very well at usual work 20 Wed Reading up on surgery. Fine 21 Thu Thermometer 116 in sun Fine not much driving today 22 Fri Hot close day. Light showers Reading surgery 23 Sat At Ventnor David Browns shower Dr McLean & Family at Bishops Mills 24 Sun Heard Rev SD Chown A.M. 25 Mo At regular work 26 Tu Reading up & at office work Rain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. 6 - 7 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM 27th June TO 16th July REMARKS. 27 Wed At G Greys, Moderately busy At L Lyddia's Fine 28 Thu Father McLean to Bishops Mills for Lizzie & children cold day 29 Fri Frank & I at Joseph McLeans. Fine Got 1.00 worth of berries 13 baskets 30 Sat Reading Most of day (surgery) Fine Not very times (busy) 1st Sun At Home all day. Hattie not well. Fine day 2 Mo Reading. Fine weather. } Some hay cut 3 Tu At A.OU.W strawberry festival at usual work Fine 4 Wed Father McLean & I drove up to Brockville Fine 5 Thu At Henry Whitleys, all day. Fine Came back from Brockville. Got $800.00 6 Fri At Lyddia's, Jno Pitts & Henry Whitleys. Fine 7 Sat Uncle John Fraser & Josiah Render took dinner with us today. Fine Roads dusty 8 Sun At S.S. in morn & Frank at Prayer meeting in eve 9 Mo Plastering Fine day. Making preparations to move. 10 Tu Bot House & Lot in Spencerville from Mrs Imrie for $1600.00 gave $800.00 down and mortgage for rest 11 Wed Plastered up & Papered rooms O 12 Thu Moved part of our goods from Dr McLeans to our new home. 13 Fri Getting carpets down to their place &c Fine 14 Sat Moved Piano, Trunks valises Father McLean, & Ernie to Jno McLeans 15 Sun Frank at Presbyterian church A.M. & U at Meth in eve. 16 Mo Fine day. Not much biz today but working around house </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM 17th July TO Aug 5 REMARKS. 17 Tu At work around house getting things in place. Fine 18 Wed Rain today which was needed very much, everything very dry 19 Thu Cutting down burdocks weeds &c Fine day 20 Fri Getting things in order in & about the house Fine 21 Sat At L Lyddia's Fine. Fixed up around house Read Med, Juris 22 Sun At Hermon Andersons vst-wf. Fine Mayer{illegible}ing in eve 23 Mo Took down henhouse & began to prepare for moving barn. Fine AM 24 Tu Made shoes for Barn. Went to Rex Hutchcrofts- injured head. Fine 25 Wed Took out timbers boards &c from barn Fine. Dry weather 26 Thu Took floor out of carriage house and fixed it up. Fine. Put shoes under barn 27 Fri Floored over the carriage house Fine 28 Sat Finished preparations for moving barn Fine, very dry weather 29 Sun Heard Rev SD Chown preach in Presby church 30 Mo Moved part of Dr McLeans goods Fine 31 Tu Got English with Capstan to move barn in P.M. helped Dr McLean move 1st Aug Finished moving building with Capstan helped Dr. McLean move 2 Thus Got Barn in position & took out runners Fine, not many calls 3 Fri At Perrins Boy with backward dislocation of elbow Joint Fine 4 Sat Fine & Hot, Father & Mother Fraser here Father McLean troubled with Sciatica 5 Sun at Quart Meeting Fine At Jas Smiths & Perrins </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. 7 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM Aug 6th TO REMARKS. Aug 6th Mo Father & Mother Fraser went home Fine day. Working about house We are living in Spencerville in a house bought from Mrs Imrie Paid $1600.00 for it. Father McLean is living with us & Ernie is with us part of the time the remainder he spends in Kingston at his studies. Pa & Ma Fraser is living on the farm near Brockville & have just been down on a visit. Henry & Maggie have 2 children Loyd & Edna & are working the farm. Alva & Nellie are in Smiths Falls have one child - Alva is delivering bread for a baker in that town. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. ______ Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM 7th TO REMARKS. Allan McLean & Jen are living in Friend Nebraska & have 2 children. I have seen neither of them yet. 7 Tu Drove down to South Mountain at Uncle Jno Frasers. Rained 8 Wed Visited Jno McTavish & Sie Render. Fine 9 Thu Took down Partition of Hay loft after coming from S Mt home. Fine. Windy 10 Fri at Thos Boyds at night. Put floor in loft & moved Partition Fine 11 Sat At Lyddias & Thos Boyds. Light showers putting up gutters to stable 12 Sun At S School & prayer meeting at night Frank & Father McLean at preaching 13 Mo Rained almost all day Putting in gutters of on stable 14 Tu Fine until evening when rain came on Pretty busy times 15 Wed Rain again today. At Boyds Working on Stable 16 Thu Rain At Boyds, Showery, very wet now a good deal of grain cut down 17 Fri Rainy day. At Boyds, Joe Cummins Saffertys &c Heavy rains all week 18 Sat At Ricketts & Thos Boyds. Fine Drew up stone from old foundation to near stable 19 Sun At Meth Church. Mr Chown spoke Fine 20 Mo Moved partition in shop 21 Tu Took out shelves of shop & Kalsonined it. 22 Wed Fixed shelving of shop 23 Thu Finished fixing South shelving in shop Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August & September (Bk. 28.) No. ______ Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 24 Fri Shower. At Boyds, Moved counter in shop 25 Sat At Boyds, Dunlops & Billings Fine 26 Sun At Boyds & prayer meeting in eve Fine 27 Mo At Mahoney's (confin). Fine 28 Tu At usual work & at shop (fixing) 29 Wed Working around shop & house Fine 30 Thu Rained heavy. not very busy 31 Fri At Boyds, Fine most of day shower. set out berry plants 1st Sept R McKecknie, Henry Hurd wife & fam here Fine, H McLean up to B. 2 Sun At preaching in morn, Henry Maggie R. McKecknie & I. Mr Chown spoke Fine 3 Mo R McKecknie went away. Father McLean came home Fine day 4 Tu still attending Mrs Boyd some cold nights 5 Wed Early frosts injuring corn potatoes &c 6 Thu Frank & I at Ogdensburg Fair. Fine 7 Fri Nothing unusual. Fixing up around place. 8 Sat Allan McLean, wife & fam here. Fine 9 Sun At SS & Church Allen McLean wife Frank & I 10 Mo Allen & Jen went away. Uncle Jno Fraser & Aunt Annas here 11 Tu Rain cold Uncle John went to B in morn 12 Wed Frank Hattie & I drove to B. Fine Cool </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 12 Wed Came back from B. Allen & Jen & family started for Nebraska. Got Photos taken 13 Thu Air cool. Fine at ordinary work Old Mr Andrew Bennett dropped dead 14 Fri Uncle Jno Fraser & wife here for tea Fine At Hutchcrofts Hobbs Boyels &c & Fairbairns Sale 13 Thu Air cool. Camp meeting at Heckston going on. 14 Fri at Smails, Boyds, Holbs &c Fine 15 Sat At Fairbairns sale. Fine. Uncle John & Aunt Annas here for tea. At Robt Hutcrofts. 16 Sun Rained heavily most of day. At prayer meeting in eve 17 Mo Rain. Reading & working 18 Tu Pretty busy day. Fine weather Dr McLean & Lizzie to S Mountain 19 Wed Fine Weather moderately warm Potatoes Plentiful around here. 20 Thu Rain. A good many drives lately. 21 Fri Ernie McLean came down from Kingston At Smiths, Hutchcrofts, Holbs &c. Fine 22 Sat At Office most of day. Fine but cloudy 23 Sun At S.S in morn & prayermeeting in eve. Frank, Father & Ernie at preaching 24 Mo Getting wall under stable. Fine Quite busy times. 25 Tu Father McLean up to B & back again today At Holbs & Boyds Fine 26 Wed Frank & Earnie at Joseph McLeans Fine Working at stable. 27 Thu Frank Hattie & Ernie up to Brockville Rained heavily in AM Showery 28 Fri Frank, Ernie & Hattie back home again. At Hobbs & at Prescott. Fine Cool 29 Sat Hail, Rain & snow, Mr & Mrs Beech Dr & Mrs McLean took tea with us. Put new windows in store front. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM Sept 30 TO Oct REMARKS. Sep 30 Sun. Heard Mr Chown preach. Fine Oct 1st Rain most of day cold not much stir 2 Tu At Campbells, Smails & McCartin's Rain cold weather 3 4 Wed Father McLean & Ernie up to B ( for Kingston) at McCartin's Rain 4 Thu Rained. Quite heavy frost last night At Hobbs & Campbells 5 Fri Spencerville Fair held today Cool Father McLean back } cloudy 6 Sat Rained most of the day Di not have a drive. Frost last night 7 sun At P Gores Wife confined. Fine at Meeting at night 8 Mo Frank & I at South Mountain got show case. cold Rain 9 Tu " " home fomr " Fine Roads not very good, At Cavanaghs 10 Wed Sorting out & fixing goods. 11 Thu Lizzie McLean & I went to S Mountain & got some goods of Cavanagh } Fine 12 Fri Fine AM. Rain P.M. at McCartins 13 Sat Rain & snow At Hobbs Fixing stable 14 Sun At prayerme Presbyterian church & heard Mr Killock 15 Mo Cold & Rain. Not very busy Roads very bad 16 Tu Fine pleasant day 17 Wed Fine part of day At Gores. At Joseph McLeans Frank & I 18 Thu Wm Maxwell out this evening at Billings Rain 19 Fri Wet rainy afternoon, Mr & Mrs Joseph & John McLean here. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October & November (Bk. 28.) No. __________Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 20 Sat Rain & Snow at night. Fine AM. Got furnace for shop. At D Smiths 21 Rain. At P Hobbs. Heard Mr Chown in AM 22 Mo S Landon commenced to put in furnace in Office &c cold raw morning Fine PM 23 Tu Fine day. Got 20 bus Potatoes from P Hobbs 24 Wed Rain. Landon finished furnace in office &c 25 Thu Fine day made window for coal. Fixing coal bins 26 Fri Fine warm day. Got in coal for winter cotst 5.50 & Freight total $6.10 & cartage 27 Sat Rained heavily most of AM & part of last night Getting out accounts got in rest of coal 28 Sun Heard Rev SD Chown & Mr Parent preach Fine 29 Mo At Adam's, Holme's & hobbs. Fine some snow 30 Tu At Jno Wiley's performed operation for strangulated Hernia Fine 31 Wed Fine day. At J Adam's, Wilsons, Goggins &c Roads drying up. 1st Thu } At Cummins, Robinsons & Bradys Rain last night Fine 2nd Nov } At Uncle S.N Frasers funeral, hew was living in Brockville, & took typhoid fever 3 Sat & died in the Hospital. Had two children Uncle John Fraser came up from South Mountain & I went up with him very fine day 3 Sat At Jones, Cummins & Gambles. Rained most of last night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM 4 11 5 4th Nov TO 21st Nov REMARKS. 4 Sun Heard Rev SD Chown preach. Fine Had a very busy week. 5 Mo Orange Celebration here today At Jones to see child Fine 6 Tu At Jones, Rained heavily most of PM. Uncle Jno Fraser & Walter Frew here 7 Wed Cold raw day. Rain. Got some Lumber from Peters. At Hobbs 8 Thu At H Edwards. Rain, colder Have not started coalstove yet 9 Fri Rained heavily. At Shannons roads very bad 10 Sat Rain, Rain. Flats covered with water some Matilda roads impassible Made bell pull for shop } at Thomson 11 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach some snow 12 Mo Snow & Frost. At Hobbs bad roads yet 13 Tu Rain. At Thompson & Edwards. 14 Wed H Hurd & R Stratton here for potatoes At Robinsons (Ventnor) Thompsons &c 15 Thu Thanksgiving day. At Raycrofts Harry Hurd & R Stratton went home Fine 16 Fri At H Edwards. Roads freezing up at night Fine 17 Sat Ground frozen up. No drive today Fine & Quite cold 18 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach. Fine Had coal stove running today 19 Mo Cut off A Leman's toe & part metacarpal Some snow & mud. 20 Tu Froze hard last night. At Goggins & Edwards Fine 21 Wed Roads hard. At Lemans. Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November & December (Bk. 28.) No. 11 Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM 22nd Nov TO 11th Dec REMARKS. 22 Thu No snow to speak of yet. Roads hard. Not much driving for last day or two 23 Fri Fine Thermom +8 {symbols for degrees} last night. At Thornton Hutchcrofts cold & raw wind 24 Sat At Goggins. Fine Roads getting smooth no great rush of business 25 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach. Fine & cold 26 Mo At Goggins Fine. Roads slippery cold 27 Tu Rain B light. At Duffs, Fine most of day. 28 Wed not very cold Thawed. At Lemans. 29 Thu Misty. At Lemans. Frank Hattie & Father Mc to Justus & Jos McLeans 30 Fri Got Outside Window frames from Tripp Roads slushy. Freezing at night Dec 1 Some snow. At Goggins, Lemans, Hutchcrofts &c Puttied & put up outside windows. 2 Sun Drove down to Gorham Hutchcrofts Fine 3 Mo At Lemans. Hills & Jno Lemans. Father McLean went to Prescott (Bus) 4 Tu At Hutchcrofts. snowed. Spencerville Fair today 2 or 3 sleighs out 5 Wed Cut at tumor out of W Mason Dr Mc & I Fine & Quite warm 6 Thu At Hutcrofts & Leman's. Fine At Jos Carmichael's 7 Fri At Hunters at night. Fine day not very busy 8 Sat At Goggins & Hunters. Fine Roads good Shop sales increasing 9 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach at Hunters Fine 10 Mo Fine day. Not much stir today got in hay 1370 lbs at $13.00 per ton 11 Tu Fine mild day. Unsurpassed roads (wheeling) at Hunters. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 18788. . No of Car. FROM 12th TO REMARKS. 12 Wed At McQuades (Alberts) Fine Turned very cold last night 13 Thu Thermom almost to zero. Cold driving but very little sleighing yet. 14 Fri At Paines, Hunterss & Lemans. Fine Peircing cold wind Ther 0 +2 15 Sat At Hunters, Goggins, Millers & Paines. Fine warmer toward evening 16 Sun Heard Rev S.D Chown. Fine & Colder At Paines 17 Mo Rain most of day. Busy times. 18 Tu Consultation with Buckley at Goggins at Lemans & Hunters. Very stormy 19 Wed At Paines & Hendersons. Fine sleighs running today cold 20 Thu Stormed At Prescott Hunters & Simons Fine night & cold 21 Fri Father McLean came back from his visit to B & C stormy 22 Sat Fine. Cold. Ther -5 {symbol for degrees} Ernie came here from Kingston At Connells & Kingstons 23 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach. Fine. 24 Mo Snow disappearing. Busy day. 25 Tu Rained. snow going fast AT Home Father Mc Ernie Frank Hattie & I 26 Busy day. Most of frost out of ground Roads getting bad 27 Thu At Simons, Jenkinsons, Hunters Thos Connels & Rickets Rain 28 Fri Frost last night. At Connels. 29 Sat Fine. Cold. Roads Hard. At Connels & Goggins } 30 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach At Mr David Smiths & Seimens Fine 31 Mo Drove up to farm & from that to B Frank & I. Left Hattie with Father McLean Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. During the past year I wrote on Trinity & the Royal Medical exams & passed both. After which I came to Spencerville & commenced to practice with Dr McLean. We Lived with him until July when we bought a house & lot from Mrs Imrie for $1600.00. I am getting a fair share of proft (40%) & have almost half of the work to do. We have had not serious sickness this last year just closed. Jennie Allan & their two children were over here in the summer they are living in Friend Neb. Henry & Maggie are living on the farm & have two children. Alva & Nellie are living at Smiths Falls. Alva is </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. Working for Garrett - Delivering Bread. They have one little girl. Ernie McLean was at Kingston most of the summer & is there this winter attending med college. Father McLean is with us & does not go away for many visits. Father & Mother Fraser are living on the farm. Both seem to be moderately healthy. We have had a very mild winter so far; with an excessively rainey Fall. For a long time in the summer we had no rain which resulted in a scarcity of fodder. Oats. 37. Hay $14.00 - 16.00. Straw $9.00 Apples 2.00 Per bbl. Potatoes .25 per bus, Turnips .35 per bus. Coal per $6.60 delivered, Wood 1.00 per Cord stove soft </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 1st TO REMARKS. 1 Tu Took dinner with Father & Mother F & went to Smiths Falls P.M. Fine 2 Wed Came back from Smiths Falls Fine Visited Alva & McIntosh's. 3 Thu Came back to Sp ville. Took dinner with Jos McLean Fine } Took Tea at Chowns 4 Frim At Home most of day Fine Roads muddy 5 Sat At Smiths, Linnens, Father Mc took Ernie to B for Kingston. Fine 6 Sun Heard Rev Mr Horner Evangelist preach his first sermon here Fine 7 Mo Rained & frose. Disagreeable driving at Smiths & Linnens 8 Tu Trees broken down Telegraph & Telephone wires broken with weight of Ice 9 Wed Rained most of day. At Lafferty's Coat of Ice on trees yet. 10 Thu Snow, soft, high wind. } no great rush 11 Fri At Linnens, Mrs Davids & Jno's. Fine nice driving 12 Sat Beautiful day, good sleighing. At Lafferty's snow thin. 13 Sun Revival services going on yet Heard Rev Mr. Horner 14 Mo splendid sleighing for light loads } but little snow Fine 15 Tu Tine. Increased attendance at special services 16 Wed Pa came down & brought dumbstove Frank & I bbl apples Fine 17 Thu Pa went back home in A.M. snow disappeared, Rain at night 18 Fri Wm Maxwell here. At Thos Kingston, Roads very good soft Fine 19 Sat Fine day. Froze hard last night no services today Sleighing all gone & buggies out. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January & Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. 1 & 2 Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 20 Jan TO REMARKS. 20th Sun Heard Rev Mr Horner preach Fine 21 Mo Protracted meeting, going on much good being done. Fine 22 Tu Henry & Maggie & Family here. Fine Uncle John Fraser here in eve. 23 Wed Fine. Henry & Maggie to S. Mt. to visit Uncle John Josiah &c 24 Thu At Linnens Last night of protracted meeting carried on by Mr Horner. Fine 25 Fri Fine warm day, snow disappearing Mr Horner left Spencerville 26 Sat Very fine day. Some Sleighing At Jas McAuleys prayer meeting at L Lyddas. 27 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach, Fine 28 Mo Mr Chown carrying on revival services Over 50 Conversions now 29 Tu Fine day. sleighing pretty good 30 Wed snowed heavily Got goods from Skinner of Kingston 31 Thu At Mr Goggins. Fine sleighing pretty good Feb 1st Stormed & drifted part of day Got inhaler for Keeler & Peters. 2 Sat At Robt Hutchcrofts. Fine most of day at L Lyddas Prayer meeting 3 Sun Heard Rev Mr Chown, some snow Roads not very good. 4 Mo Ther 32 below Zero At R Hutchcrofts Drifting 5 Tu At T Irvines (Ventnor) Robt & Thornton Hutchcrofts Snow snow. Roads bad. 6 Wed Stormed. AT Robt Hutchcrafts & Dunns Father McLean to B Cold 7 Thu Cold day. Roads bad. studying slightly warmer 8 Fri Snowed & drifted,. Roads blocked pretty badly Father McLean back home } </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Febuary (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 9th Feb TO REMARKS. 9 Sat Stormed, At Hutchcrofts. Roads filled This has been a cold stormy busy week. 10 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach. At Hutchcrofts Plenty of snow 11 Mo Snow. Hard heavy roads Kept pretty busy. 12 Tu Roads very heavy. Drifted badly. Fine Attending Mrs Wm Kingston (confinement) 13 Fine Drifted. Frank called at Stritons. Visited Robt Hutchcroft & Matthew Sockerly 14 Thu Posting books all AM. Fine but drifting 15 Fri Fine. At Kellocks & Hutchcrofts at Presbyterian church tea meeting 16 Sat Very fine day. At Robt Hutchcrofts Roads pretty good} Rain at night 17 Sun Fine most of day. some rain Roads very soft. At Billings 18 Mo At Jno Billings. Blinding storm Roads full of snow all PM. 19 Tu Roads drifted badly, at Hutchcrofts 20 Wed Fine At Billings & Goggins sale Bought a cow at sale. Drifting 21 Thu Went out to Bishops Mills. Fine Frank & I, at Mr Fergusons & WJ Maxwells 22 Fri stormed hard most all day Did not have any driving 23 Sat Fine. Drifting. At Albert McQuades Thermometer 25 below zero 24 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach Fine Roads almost insurpassable 25 Mo Drifted. At Robt Hutchcrofts. sidelines badly drifted 26 Tu Cold. Not very busy today Fine 27 Wed Fine, at Geo Scotts. Heard Jno A Nicholl's lecture 28 Thu Fine day. Reading & at usual work </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM Mar 1st TO 10th REMARKS. 1 Fri At Robt Hutchcrofts. Fine warm 2 Sat Started for Kingston. Drove to B Father Mc & I stayed at Cyrus Sharps Jno Ayelsworth Bell & wife went from B to K with me 3 Sun Heard Rev Mr Whiting preach A & PM Fine & warm At Jno Cowdeys for tea & at night 4 Mo Looking for a boarding place. Fine & warm 5 Tu Went to Uncle Jno Bells to board. Fine Took one Lecture & got a Prac anatomy ticket 6 Wed Took in Obstetrics & Practice, Very fine Bought had from Mills $2.75 Trotting races here today, roads bad. 7 Thu At Practice & Obstetrics. Snowed on & off during day. At Y.M.C.A meeting 8 Fri Light flurries of snow. Colder at Post Mortem exam at Hospital. 9 Sat At Hospital & Hotel Dieu P.M. Reading A.M. Heard Sullivan Lecture 10 Sun At 3rd Meth Church Mr Timberlake preached AM. In P.M. at St Pauls & heard Rev W.B. Carey. Light flurry snow </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. 11th FROM TO REMARKS. 11 Mo At Hospital A.M. & College P.M. Very fine 12 Tu At Practice & Obstetrics. Fine. Called on Hiram Bell. had a grind with McGillivary & Maxwell 13 Wed Last Lecture of session Practice & Obstetrics. Fine 14 Thu Working at home all A.M. Fine P.M. At Mr Pauls, college & McGillevarys & took tea with Hiram & Min Bell & Miss Rose 15 Fri At Hospital & Hotel Dieu. Fine & warm. snow disappearing 16 Sat Country roads bad (snow deep in roads) but in Kingston some are using waggon & carts. At Hotel Dieu We have had a fine month so far the weather is spring like. Have been studying hard. 17 Sun At Queen St Heard Rev Mr Crosby & Rev Dr Autliffe preach. Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 18th TO 25th REMARKS. 18 Mo At Hospital. Fine. Waggons buggies running now. At Anatomy & c 19 Tu Fine & warm, Reviewing, WJ Maxwell here today. But few sleighs out today 20 Wed Fine. Frank & Hattie came up to Kingston today & here at Uncle John Bell's, studying A.M. Frank & I at Jno Cowdys at night 21 Thu R.M. & Sam Bell here. Fine at Jno Cowdy's for dinner. WJ Max & Ernie here this P.M. no sleighs seen. 22 Fri Beautiful day. Snow disappears rapidly At Jas Pauls grinding with WJ Max. At Jno Cowdys last night 23 Sat Bright warm, sunshiney, studying A.M. Called at Uncle Wm Frasers & J Cowdys 24 Sun At Queen St Rev R Whiting A.M. Frank at 3rd Meth church in eve. 25 Mo Colder but fine. Jas H Bell & wife here (at uncles). Sent off $30.00 for final Exam (Council) </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. 26th FROM TO 5th April REMARKS. 26 Tu Fine at study AM. At Cyrus Sharps P.M. Colder today 27 Wed At Cyrus Sharps last night & at Uncle Wm Frasers for tea. slight cooler. shower 28 Thu At Surgical Anatomy A.M. & at McGillivarys P.M. Light snow 29 Fri Got Stackhouse to fill 3 cavities in 2 teeth cost $2.00. Colder 30 Sat At Cyrus Sharps & market A.M. Frank, Hattie & I at Uncle Alex Bells P.M. cool Fine 31 Sun At West brook heard Mr Simpson Down preach. not very cold. April 1. Came in from Westbrook. Fine snowed last night. Frank stayed at Uncle Alex, working P.M. with WJM. 2 Tu At Anatomy, surgical & medical Fine 3 Wed 4 or 5 in snow today. working with Will Maxwell P.M. & at courtroom 4 Thu At Anatomy, called a C Sharps. Fine 5 Fri working with McGil & Max. at Anatomy. Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 6th TO REMARKS. 6 Sat Fine. At studies. At Uncle Alex P.M. Frank has been there for a week. 7 Sun Heard Mr Simpson at Westbrook & came back with him to Cataraqui along with Mr Burwash. Took tea at Mr Marshalls (Westbrook). Fine 8 Mo Studying hard. Beautiful day. Kinston tannery burned last night 9 Tu Birds plentiful, dust flying. summerlike weather. Had first exam (council Final) in Practice & Therapeutics. 10 Wed Exam Operative midwifery in P.M. Fine at Obstetrics A.M. 11 Thu Exam "Midwifery other than Operative" & Puerperal & Infantile diseases. Some digging their gardens. Roads dusty, most of Ice out of harbour now warm rains yet but snow carried off by sunlight. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 12th TO 17th REMARKS 12 Fri Exam on Medical & Surgical anatomy A.M. & on Pathology P.M. Fine. Cloudy 13 Sat Surgery ( other than operative) AM. Sanitary Science P.M. Fine 14 Sun At Cyrus Sharps last night. Fine Heard Mifsses Mason & Birdsell in 4th Meth Church A.M. ; At dinner with Wm Fraser & there P.M. & in eve Aunt Ellen Fraser Frank & I at Sydenham St Meth Church. & heard Mr Sparling preach. 15 Mo Exam in Operative Surgery A.M. Fine. Dusty. At Med Juris P.M. 16 Tu Exam Medical Jurisprudence Fine. PM went to Hospital & then to Dr Saunders - At Microscopic work. 17 Wed Frank & Hattie went to Brockville in P.M. Fine warm day reviewing </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April April (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 18th TO REMARKS. 18 Thu Reviewing. Fine & warm day. Bought microscope ($27.50), tongue depressor (.75), Clinical Thermometer (1.75), Obstetric Forceps ($9.25), Cus{illegible} Bivalve Speculum ($3.00) 19 Fri Reviewing up for oral exams Fine 20 Sat had Oral Exams (council) Fine day. In P.M. arranged to start for home. 21 Sun Came out to farm this morning having come from Kingston during the night. Found all well. At Bethel Church P.M. & heard Rev Mr Shorey. 22 Mo At Brockville R.M. Bells, Mr Thos Woods, Mr Knapps, Mrs Murphys & At Maxwells at night. Fine 23 Pa drove us down to Spencerville Found things about as we left them. Fine day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 24th TO REMARKS. 24 Wed Pa went back home & Father McLean also went up to B. Fine A.M. Rain P.M. 25 Thu Rained. Voting on the Scott Act repeal today. Things Quiet 26 Fri Rain. At Matthew Sockerly's & Murdocks Ventnor & at Jno Dukelows 27 Sat At Store most of day. Damp. 28 Heard Rev Mr Chown. Quiet day wet 29 Mo Not very busy - too went to work around garden 30 Tu At Jno Masons & Linnens cold weather May 1st Att Jno Kingstons wife. Fine Roads muddy, bad travelling At Moilans & Sellecks & Kinneys 2 Thu Posting Books & settling accts Fine day. At store most of day 3 Fri Fine day. At Clarks, Lockerbies, Rodicks &c Busy day. Roads drying up 4 Sat Got goods from Melville. Fine & warmer Father McLean has been circulating a petition to prevent Licensing a tavern here the last few days & has got more than 1/2 the voters. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 5th TO 23rd REMARKS. 5 Sun Quarterly meeting here today. Fine Rev Mr Chown preached 6 Mo Quiet day. Fine People at spring work. 7 Tu At Wm Throops Fine day, Building line fence between Mr McLean & our lot 8 Wed Fine hot day, Ther 84 {symbol for degrees} in shade. At Throops Finished Line fence. 9 Thu Had garden plowed & harrowed. Fine Planted some Potatoes 10 Fri + Finished planting potatoes, & planted corn cucumbers, strawberries, Beets, carrots &c 11 Sat Fine day. Planted Pop corn, Melons, & Onions Trees leaved out 12 Sun Heard Rev Mr Chown preach. Fine At Mr Wm Throops 13 Mo Spring work is being rushed Cattle have been at pasture for some time 14 Tu Rained. Father McLean making screen doors 15 Wed Fine. Fixed drawer for corks &c. not very busy Put in Radishes 16 Thu At Ventnor Mr Lockerbies. Fine Roads quite muddy 17 Tu Fine day. Fixed desk for writing hot day 18 Sat Hot dry day. Ther 93 {symbol for degrees} in shade Fine at Ventnor 19 Sun At S. School & at Mr Chowns AM & at prayermeeting in eve 20 Mo Rain A.M. Potatoes .18 cts Per bus at station 21 Tu Rain P.M. not very busy. Working around house At C Campbells att wf. 22 Wed Rained . At Thos Comels. Made syrup Rheu aromations 23 Thu Painting doors & shutters. Fine. + Heavy rain & hailstorm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May June (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 24th TO REMARKS. 24 Fri Fine but cool. Not very busy Dr & Mrs McLean at Bishops Mills 25 Sat At Thos Dobie's Att wf. cool } Fine Heard from Ontario council. Passed 26 Sun Heard Rev Mr Kellock preach AOUW sermon Fine 27 Mo Slack time. Working around shop most of time Rain 28 Tu Experimenting with syrups &c Frost at night Rain cold 29 Wed Went out to Prescott got drugs &c Ernie went up to Brockville Fine 30 Thu Made up some syrups scillae & c Fine cold & raw weather 31 Fri Rain Painted doors screen 2nd coat wind Got in Sabins dressing &c June 1 Sat Rained nearly all day painted window shutters & Father Mc made window The crops are in a forward condition; I notice Rye headed out on the 22nd May Cattle have been out nearly all of May month & the grass looks remarkably well. Grain looks well on high land but the low land has been too wet to seed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM June 2nd TO REMARKS. 2 Sun Heard Rev Mr Chown preach. Rain about 20 persons joined Meth church today. 3 Mo Rained . Low land very wet 4 Tu Rained heavily during day & night Put on screen doors & windows 5 Wed Went out to Prescott for drugs &c Rained again today 6 Thu + Rain. plenty of ground not cropped on account of wet. 7 Fri Rained. Put on window shutters working around office 8 Sat Rained heavily most of last night & this AM Fine P.M. 9 Sun Very heavy rain. Mr Tripp preached 10 Mo Rained. Alida & Olive back here from B. 11 Tu Fine. Alida & Olive went home working at shop most of day 12 Wed Rained. At Rev Mr Kellocks. Hoeing Potatoes 13 Thu Fine most of day. Hoeing Potatoes Garden wet 14 Fri At Frank Whitleys (Back) Fine day warm 15 Sat Very heavy rain; streets, roads & creeks filled to overflowing. Rained most of day 16 Sun Heard Rev Mr Chown preach. Fine 17 Mo Plenty of ground overflowed with water ground bakes if no rain 18 Tu Showery weather. At Garden Potatoes &c Ernie at Gananoque 19 Wed Hoeing in Garden. Fine most of day at Andrew Johnstons at night 20 Thu Dug Post holes for fence by driving house At Andrew Johnstons at night. + Alida Render & Olive McTavish took dinner with us today & went on to B. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June & July (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM June 21st TO July 9th REMARKS. 21 Fri Rained heavily PM Fine A.M. 22 Sat Light Shower AM. Fine P.M. At Jas Shehans in eve. } Father Mc & Hattie at J McLeans 23 Sun Mr Andrew Snyder died. Heard Mr Chown Fine 24 Mo Fine. At Shehans & Johnstons Road drying up 25 Tu Fine day. At Shehans. Roads dry Mr Andrew Snyder buried today 26 Wed Rained heavily most of A.M. moderately busy 27 Thu Fine. At Shehans & Wm Throops. Frank & Hattie with me 28 Fri Rain. Hoed potatoes in garden ground wet 29 Sat Ernie came back from Camp at Ganaoque Fine warm day Mr & Mrs James Bissel here today 30 Sun } Heard Rev SD Chown Fine & hot July 1st } Very hot day Ther 85 {symbol for degrees} in shade At Stirtons & Spencers for Indian relics 2 Tu Sultry & hot, Camp meeting commenced at Hexton today. 3 Wed Rain in evening. & heavily at night sultry in day. 4 Thu Frank Hattie & I drove up to Brockville Paid Beatty $300.00 & Interest 5 Fri Came home from Brockville Fine. 6 Sat Father McLean went to Camp meeting at Hexton Fine At McGammons 7 Sun Heard Rev Mr Kellock AM In Presbyt church Fine At Presby meeting in eve. 8 Mo At John McGammons, Jenkinsons & Smails Fine 9 Tu Heavy rain in eve. At Hexton camp meeting for PM & c{illegible} services </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,__________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM July 19th TO REMARKS. 10 Wed At Jas Koyles, Making support for Mr Smiths Leg. Fine. 11 Thu At I Kayles & at Wallaces & Mr McGammons Fine 12 Fri Paid Mrs Imrie $22.50 Interest. Fine Hot day 13 Sat Fine day. Not much stir. Light shower at noon. Posting up books 14 Sun Heard Rev SD Chown. Fine At Allan McGammons at night 15 Mo Father Mc & Ernie went to B. Fine People cutting their hay 16 Tu At Jno McGammons. Fine & warm At Mr Gambles last night. 17 Wed Cool weather. working around house & shop today. 18 Thu Fine day. Haying going on but ground very wet 19 Fri Rained hard in P.M. Fine A.M. 20 Sat Rain. Busy PM. Posting books Father McLean & Ernie back from Brock 21 Sun At Mr John Vincents. Fine At prayermeeting at night 22 Mo Getting store stocked nicely with goods 23 Tu At Mr John Vincents. Fine 24 Wed At Mr Fergusons (Ventnor) Fine 25 Thu At Shehans, Fosters, Vincents. Fine Busy day 26 Fri Fine. Got goods from Brisette. 27 Sat Rained most of day. Posting books. 28 Sun Heard Rev Mr Chown. Fine At James Lafferty's 29 Mo Somewhat busier times. doing more business in store. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,Brockville Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 30 Tu At Jas Laffertys. & Wm Forresters. 31 Wed At Wm Forresters. Very heavy shower The roads have been bad all the summer on account of heavy rains. August 1 Took tea with Thos Fosters. Fine At Laffertys & Petersons. shower 2 Fri At Wm Cooks 6th Con Laffertys & Petersons Rain Shower 3 Sat At Lafferty's, Petersons, Connells & Cookes Showery today 4 Sun At " & " Also at Cooks Quarterly meeting today Fine 5 Mo Fine day at Fine day for haying A large amount of hay standing yet on acct of rain 6 Tu At Laffertys & Petersons also Grices. Fine 7 Wed Frank & Hattie at Jos McLeans over night Fine Went out to Prescott A.M. 8 Thu At Bartons, Shehans, Petersons, Grices & Frickers & Laffertys Fine Frank got home 9 Fri At Petersons, & Laffertys, Fine, At Scotts 10 Sat Sprinkled at night. Fine most of day Got goods from K Campbell &c At Petersons 11 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach. Fine Driving in P.M. Petersons & Laffertys 12 Mo at Petersons. Fine Busy times 13 Tu Fine day. At Dunlops to see Jno Billings in eve 14 Wed Very heavy rain this P.M. Busy all day 15 Thu Fine At Crowders & from that to S Mt to Uncle I Frasers At Petersons in A.M. 16 Fri At Petersons, Laffertys, Browns & Bellingers Fine most of day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> August (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,Brockville Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 17th TO REMARKS. 17 Sat At Jacksons. Fine. Busy times 18 Sun Not at church AM, but at prayermeeting P.M. Busy A.M. 19 Mo very busy times now, slight shower At Petersons 20 Tu At Peters, Petersons, Laffertys, Browns, McQuades &c Rained heavily at night. Fine most of day 21 Wed Mostly fine. At Bass's Got Oats from Riley 22 Thu Got Oats from Fairborn, Fine day. James McQuades wf confined Cool 23 Fri Got At Rufus Steels wf confined Boy. Fine At Petersons & W. H. Masons 24 Sat At McQuades, Petersons, Peters. Fine day Cool & Pleasant 25 Sun Heard Rev Mr Chown preach. Fine Pleasant day 26 Mo Busy times. Fine day. 27 Tu Harvesting coming to a close. Fine 28 Wed Dr McLean & family to B. Very busy day Fine day. Quite hot 29 Thu At Linnans, Peters, Petersons &c. Fine Pleasant weather 30 Fri Quiet day at Jno Davisons & Jacksons Fine & warm 31 Sat Another busy day. At Petersons & Dukelows in eve. Fine & warm Taking the month all through it has been finer & dryer than former months but cool as well. Trade has been dull. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,Brockville Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 17th TO REMARKS. Sep 1 Sun Heard Rev Mr Chown preach. Fine Fine day. At Frank Dukelows. 2 Mo Busy day. Fine At Petersons cool nights 3 Tu Fine & warm. Quiet day. 4 Wed Warm day. Kemptville Fair today At Cliffords Duffs Chowns &c 5 Thu At McClary's, Cliffords, Chowns &c. Fine 6 Fri Rained most of A.M. Dust has been bad. 7 Sat Fine day. Moderately busy day. Potatoes rotting badly in this section 8 Sun No service (Preaching) in our church today Fine & warm 9 Mo Dr McLean went to Athens. Fine & warm 10 Tu Fine day At Wiers, Newmans & Petersons 11 Wed Beautiful day. Busy times. At Knowles & Cliffords 12 Thu Fine day - finest weather of the season 13 Fri Beautiful day. Busy in shop most of day 14 Sat Went to S Mt to Josiah Renders. Fine & warm called at Jno Cliffords 15 Sun At Jno McTavish's over night & for dinner Fine & warm 16 Mo Came back from S Mountain. Rained At Jacksons & Cliffords 17 Tu Rained most of day. Posted Books 18 Wed Rain. Roads soft. At M Kayles most of day windy Fine 19 Thu Pa & Ma drove down. Fine At Yeldons cold in morning 20 Fri Rained most of day. Very Quiet at Chowns & Carmichaels </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> September (Bk. 28.) No. 9 Train,____________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 21st Sep TO 10 Oct REMARKS. 21 Sat At Petersons, Fosters, Yeldons & Bovairds Fine. 22 Sun Heard Rev Mr Chown. Fine 23 Mo Got in Pumpkins & dug Potatoes &c Fine day Pa & Ma went to S Mt. 24 Tu Fine day. Dug potatoes in garden. At Yeldons 25 Wed At P Drummonds in eve. Fine Beautiful day At Garden 26 Thu At Yeldons, Chowns &c. Rain 27 Fri Went to Kemptville & from that to Smiths Falls to see Alva & wf } Rain 28 Sat Took dinner with J.B. McIntosh. Fine At Alva's over night 29 Sun Heard Rev's Wilson & Blair. Fine Mifs Judd spoke in eve. 30 Mo Rain, Went to Brockville from Smiths Falls Pa met us at train & went to farm. Oct 1 Pa drove us home to Sp ville. Rain Rained most of day. 2 Wed Ernie & Father McLean went back with Pa - Ernie starts for Kingston. Fine. Cold 3 Thu Rained most of day. No drives today Put up coalstove 4 Fri Put Zinc splashboard on sulky. Rain At Yeldons, At S Mountain at night Kirkland 5 Sat Cold raw day. Roads bad. Not busy. Put box beneath sulky seat. 6 Sun Snowed Quite heavily (3 -4 in) & cold Heard Rev Mr Chown preach 7 Mo Rain. Roads bad moderately busy. 8 Tu At Wm Yeldons. Mifs Beach & Mrs Watson here Rain & cold } 1st day of Spville Fair 9 Wed Fine day. Quite a crowd here to Fair. 10 Thu Posted Books. Put up stove. Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> October (Bk. 28.) No. 10 Train,____________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 11th TO REMARKS. 11 Fri At Mr Shehans & Mr Ellices. Fine cut rest of corn & put it all in stable 12 Sat At Mr Jno Cooks, Ellices, & Yeldons. F 13 Sun Heard Rev Mr Chown, Fine. Very Quiet day. 14 Mo Posted up books. Raw cold day, not busy 15 Tu Not much driving. Fine but raw day. 16 Wed got in carrots from Garden. Beautiful day Frank, Hattie & I went to S. Mountain. 17 Thu Came back from S Mountain, Fine windy got in cabbage & beets, from garden 18 Fri Fine day. Got in onions & Beans. At Mrs Blacks to see Mifs Scriven. At Yeldons 19 Sat At Thos Hottens wf confined. Fine Father McLean came back from Brockville. 20 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach. Fine at James Bennett's 21 Mo Fine & cold. At Shehans yesterday Fixed fence at end of yard 22 Tu Posted up books. Fine. cool weather fixing for winter 23 Wed At Yeldons, Fine & cold } Ice 1/2 in thick all day long 24 Thu Fine. Frank Hattie & Father Mc At Jos McLeans Pa & Ma drove down. 25 Fri Roads best of season. Fine & cool Pa & Ma went to S. Mountain 26 Sat Working at shop most of day. Fine 27 Sun At Ben McNilages att. wf. Rained heavily cold & stormy at Jas Shehans. 28 Mo Rained most of AM. Fine in P.M. 29 Tu Fine. Making lists of accounts 30 Wed Working on Books, Fine but cool sprinkled. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train, Oct 3 Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM Oct 31st TO Nov REMARKS. Oct 31 Thu Pa & Ma came back from South Mount. At Shehans Fine but cold & cloudy The month was cool & cloudy as a rule although we had a few days of very nice weather. We have not had hard work this month - Just moderate. Nov 1st Fri Rain working at Books 2 Sat At Quarterly meeting. Rained Uncle Joseph McLean wife & Lilly & winny here. 3 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach Quarterly sermon Fine. 4 Mon Dr McLean started for New York At James Shehans. Fine 5 Tu Fine. At Shehans. Put on storm windows Roads improving 6 Wed Raw wind. Father McLean back from Brockville & brought Maggie McLean with him 7 Thu At Keilers (Dau); John Goodens, McFaddens & Robt Smails Fine day & night 8 Fri Beautiful day. Roads best of season Fine 9 Sat At Peter Drummonds, Fine, warm day. Indian summer 10 Sun At Andrew Fergusons attending wf. (Boy). Fine At Wm Peters & Walter Yonkers P.M. Cold 11 Mo At Robt Jacksons & Wm Peters &c, Fine day 12 Tu At Mrs Geo Bartons. Fine. Father Mc & Lizzie at Prescott Justus McLean here. 13 Wed Fine dayFine no drive 14 Thu 14 At Grodens. Rained. At Robt Linnens 15 Fri Amputated a toe for Jas Connell. At Robt Linnens & Peter Drummonds. Fine ground froze up last night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,____________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 16th TO 28th REMARKS. 16 Sat At Pat Stoans, Jas Shehans & R Jacksons Fine weather, cold roads frozen. 17 Sun At Robt Linnens & Jno Cooks. Fine 18 Mo At Peters Linnes, & Groves, Fine The roads are good 19 Tu Rain Father Mc has been out collecting for 2-3 days roads softening up to date there has been but little snow & cattle are pasturing yet, The roads were frozen up for few days but are not frozen now - are muddy. I am doing the work here alone as Dr McLean is at N.Y. 20 Wed Amputated H Lawrences finger bone (3rd plalange) Rain 21 Thu At Robt Linnens, Amputate H. Lawrence finger Fine day. 22 Fri At Wm Peters Sr & Jno Cooks, Rain Roads very bad 23 Sat sprinkled Rain Cloudy, Mostly office work today 24 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach. Cloudy Very Quiet day. 25 Mo At Walter McAuley's Jno Scully's & Adam Hendersons Fine roads freezing. 26 Tu Roads frozen up this morning. Fine At " " & Mrs Geo Holmes Sr 27 Wed Busy times. Roads rough & uneven Fine 28 Thu At M McAuley's. Heavy snowstorm. the hail fine & hard to face driving At Wm Doves Att wife. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December (Bk. 28.) No. ________Train,____________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM Nov 29 TO REMARKS. 29 Fri Stormed. Roads getting broken. At Scully's & Robt Linnens Smail (att wf) 30 Sat At McAuleys, Scullys, Fentons, Leddys & Kellocks & Hendersons Fine day Dec 1 At Prayermeeting in eve } At Scullys & Liddys Drifted colder 2 Mo Warm & thawing. At Connells & Scully's & Peters Wm Sr. Roads Quite passible 3 Tu Spencerville Fair today. Very busy day Fine clear & cold At Scully's 4 Wed At Scullys, McAuleys & Peters. Fine. Cold 5 Thu At Marsh's, Quite busy day. Fine 6 Fri at James Vincents. Fine. Roads good. 7 Sat At Jno Scullys & Wm Peters Sr Fine Beautiful day. 8 Sun Frank & I went to Bishops Mills to see Father McLean who is sick there - Fine 9 Mo Visit James Vincent & at Mrs Whites Fine 10 Tu Quiet day. At JJ Marsh's 11 Wed At James Vincents & Mrs Geo Holmes Fine but roads getting bad 12 Thu Slack day no drives. Fine Cleaned up a number of bottles 13 Fri Busy day. At Geo Wilsons, Mrs Clarks & dressed Wm H Mason's leg. cold 14 Sat Stormed, cold, at Vincents & Holmes Father McLean back from Bishops Mills 15 Sun Heard Mr Chown preach. At Clarks Fine & cool 16 Mo At Geo Wilsons & Jno Hutchcrofts Fine day 17 No drives. Weather mild, but little snow & the waggons running </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> December (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train,____________Conductor,________ 187 89 . No of Car. FROM 18th TO REMARKS. 18 Wed Rain in eve. Dr McLean back from N.Y. At Clarks & Jno Hutchcrofts 19 Thu Mild day. at Jno Wilsons. Roads mud & snow 20 Fri Rain. At Mrs James Clarks, Roads bad 21 Sat At Prescott Frank & I. Fine. At Kellocks At McAuley's Ventnor Operate on Phimosis 22 Sun At Clarks & McAuley's (Jno). Soft 23 Mo At Geo Wilsons. Fine. Roads good (wheeling) 24 Tu Rain. At Clarks Had a consultation with Dr Stevenson 25 Wed Fine Clarks & Anthony Tripps (att wf) warm Roads muddy & sloppy. 26 Thu Fine. At Clarks & Andersons. 27 Fri At Linnens at night. Fine & cold At Hutchcrofts 28 Sat Fine & Cold. At Andersons & Clarks Roads frozen hard - no sleighing 29 Sun Heard Rev Mr Chown. At Jno Linnens Fine 30 Mo Drove up to farm Frank Hattie & I & then I went on to Toronto. Fine Cold 31 Tu Looking over the City for a good opening to practice Fine Cold </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> January (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train,____________Conductor,________ 187 90 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. Wed 1st Rained most of dy. Left Toronto & went to Port Hope to Uncle James Bells Thu 2nd At Geo Clements at Milbrook P.M. Rain 3 Fri Fine. From Port Hope went to Napanee & seen Rev C.O. Johnston & wf & then back to Farm. 4 Sat Came back to Spencerville - took dinner at Joseph McLeans Fine & cool 5 Mo Sun Heard Rev Mr Chown preach. Fine At Erastus Browns 6 Tu Mo At Ras Browns, Fine, no sleighing but Buggies running yet 7 Wed Tu At Browns - his baby sick. Fine but cold 8 Wed Thu At Jno Davisons Put Plastic Jacket on Jnos thigh at Geo Andersons 9 Thu Cold day. Fine At Grants & Browns. Father McLean at Joseph McLeans. 10 Fri Ther 15 {symbol for degrees} below Zero, Light snow At Moilans & Kellocks 11 Sat Stormed - snow at Moilans & Browns, this P.M. Had cutter out 12 Sun Heard Mr Wm Bennett preach. Fine some cutters out today. Cold 13 Mo At Hutchcrofts, Terrific wind storm. a large number of roofs have been blown off &c snow off 14 Tu The Epidemic of La Grippe a Influenza is here & most of the houses in the village are affected Fine 15 Wed Roads hard & not snow. Busy times 16 Thu At John Hutchcrofts & Allan Burns. Snow Drove sulky. 17 Fri At Jno Linnens, Dukelows, Cowans & Kellocks Enough snow for sleighing 18 Sat Getting goods transferred to Dr McLean selling goods, at cost 19 Sun At Wm Bass's to see child. Fine Missionary meeting today 20 Mo Out to Jno Morris's attending wife cold. Fine </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sowed, Seeded & Planted 1874 (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train,____________Conductor,________ 187 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. Wheat 7 1/2 bus } 1 1/2 little field } 6 bus East side No 2E Barley 12 bus } No 2 East Oats 33 bus } 28 No 2 3E } 5 bus No 2E Potatoes Early Rose 13 bus } 5 1/2 East North of Carrots No 2W Washington Peerless 18 1/2 " No 2 West field Chili's bus East side of No 2W Carrots long White Early horn 6 rows 1 row Eas NW side No 2W Turnips } ends of 2 lands in SE corner of 3E Mangolds 7 rows in NW corner of No 2W Beets 4 rows " " " " " Seeded down 2nd field west half farm Seeded little field front of house 21 Tu at Boss's in evening. At Andy Johnstons to see child Light snow 22 Wed At Jno Hottens to see Mifs Annie Brown at Bass's 23 Thu Stormed. Called at Jno Hutchcrofts & Bars snowing 24 Fri At Walter McAuleys set clavicle. Fine at Bass's to see baby. At J Hutchcrofts 25 Sat At Bass's Took tea at Stirtons. Fine wind blowing hard. drifted 26 Sun Heard Rev Mr Chown, Fine Quiet day 27 At Bass's. Posting Books. Fine Quite good sleighing </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Loads of hay Raised 1874 (Bk. 28.) No. 12 Train,____________Conductor,________ 187 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 5 loads of hay in Orchard 12 " " " " No 1 East 7 " " " " No 4 East 16 " " " " No 5 East 6 1/2 " " " " No 1 West 2 " " " grass in Nos 2 & 3E 13 12 loads hay in hay chamber 6 loads " above cows 2 " " small mow in lower barn 4 " : large " " " 3 loads hay in shed upper barn 1 load hay above hen house 15 " " large mow Upper Barn </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Loads of Grain raised on barn 1874 (Bk. 28.) No. _________Train,____________Conductor,________ 1874 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. 11 loads Wheat 9 No 2 } 2 little field 2 " Barley No 2E 8 loads Barley & Oats No 2E 7 " Black Oats No 3E 5 " White " " " Bushels of Potatoes 260 Bushels of Chili's large } 44 small 180 Bushels of Washington Peerless 105 Bushels of Early Roses 44 Bushels of Small Chili's 3 Bushels of Prolificks 45 Bushels of Bushels of Carrots White 1/2 Bushel of Table carrots 25 Bushels of Mangolds </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sowed Seeded & Planted 1875 (Bk. 28.) No. _________Train,____________Conductor,________ 1874 . No of Car. FROM TO REMARKS. Sowed No 1W with oats & Below the hill with Pease Sowed No 2W with Wheat Seeded " " with clover & Timothy Planted north half of No 3E with Chili's & Early Rose " South we west haff half with W. Peerless Sowed 1 1/2 acres in S.E.Corner of No 3E Planted 23 1/2 bus of Early Rose's Planted 87 1/2 " " large Chili's " 18 " " Small Chili's Planted 1 1/2 " " Breeze Prolifics Planted 23 1/2 " " Washington Peerless Planted 3 Pecks corn Total 154 bus Potatoes </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Bushels of Potatoes & Roots (Bk. 28.) No. _________Train,____________Conductor,________ 1875 No. of Car FROM TO REMARKS. Bus Chilis large 599 594 594/60 } 654 " " small 60 650 " Earl Rose large 240 " " small " Peerless large 270 " " small 42 " Prolifics 10 Potatoes 1875 Bus Chilis large 590 " " small 60 } 650 " Earl Rose large 240 " " small 80 } 320 " Peerless large 270 " " small 57 } 327 " Prolifics 10 } 10 } 1307 " Carrots white 28 " " Table 1 1/2 } 32 " " Orange 2 1/2 " Mangolds 44 " Beets 26 } 70 } 102 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sowed Seeded & Planted (Bk. 28.) No. _________Train,____________Conductor, Fraser 1876 No. of Car FROM TO REMARKS. Wheat N side of No 3E Seeded it down Barley S " " " " " Oats W " " 1 " Broke it up Pease sowed Orchard Planted 38 } 9 bus Early Rose little field } 21 " " " No 1W 2 51 1/2 " Chilis " " " W side No 1W Planted with corn & Part little field </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Loads of Hay & Grain (Bk. 28.) No. _________Train,____________Conductor, Fraser 1876 No. of Car FROM Hay TO REMARKS. 10 loads off of No 2W 6 1/2 " " " " 4E 7 1/2 " " " " 5E 10 " " " " 2E east side 2 1/2 " " " " " West " 1/2 " " " " 3E S.W corner 37 6 loads of Wheat off of No 3E 6 " " Barley " " " 9 " " Oats Oats " " 1E eas W side 4 " " Pease Orchard </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sowed Seeded & Planted (Bk. 28.) No. _________Train,____________Conductor, _______187 No. of Car FROM Hay TO REMARKS. No 5E 2 bus P. & I. Barley 8 bus Black oats, P.&I. 12 Black } 1877 No 1W Sowed 7 bus Wheat & Seeded down Orchard Planted Early Rose No 4E Sowed Oats 14 bus Peas 1 bus <pre> Oats & Peas 14 bus } Peas 1 bus </pre> No 5E 10 bus Quaker Russett } 1878 " " 8 " Chili's " " 10 " Early Rose's " " 5 acres Yellow corn " " 1 1/2 " Western corn 4E cut Rye early Sowed Buckwheat 3E Sowed 7 bus Wheat seeded down 2E " 13 " Oats & Peas 1E " 12 1/2 Black Oats Orchard " 4 " Barley seeded down Sowed 7 bus western Corn 1878 60 bus Russetts } 20 bus Chilis 2 15 early Roso } 180 Mangolds } 11 beets 10 Carrots } </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Loads of Hay & Grain (Bk. 28.) No. _________Train,____________Conductor, _______187 No. of Car FROM TO REMARKS. 1877 Barley 12 loads No 1E. WS & SS No 5E Wheat 6 " " 1W Peas 1 " " 4E, SS. Oats 8 " " " NS " 10 " " 5E " 3 " mifs Stewarts Buckwheat 5 " No 2E, WS. 1 1878 No 1W 5 Loads Hay No 1E, WS 9 " " " 3E, NS. 12 " " Orchard 1 load swale (No 4E) 1 1/2 loads Put 14 loads above horses & waggonhouse " 3 " in Lower Barn " 1 " shed Small Cowstable " 2 " " Barn S.S " 6 " " " NS </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> conducter (Bk. 28.) No. _________Train,____________Conductor, _______187 No. of Car FROM TO REMARKS. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {blank page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 222.70 2.00 27450 141 411.50 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> N N Bell Bagny PiQa 873 Luck 20700 $ 2 M{illegible} Flora 103.50 Simpson 25.00 E way {illegible} 5.00 Presents 10.00 Groceries 1.00 Sow 2.00 Shoeing 2.50 Class 53.00 Maggy 2.00 Jennie 1.00 Ma 20.00 Bob Pike 30.00 Mr Bates 7.50 Towsley 3.00 Carl .60 CP & Oatmeal 8,00 Potatoes 274.10 132 40610 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Back cover of large journal/diary. Mottled brown with green marbling. Black cloth binding. Cover very worn on edges, but home to an amazingly wonderful account of 17 years of the life of a young farmer, who eventually studies to become a medical doctor} </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/84f53b9cddb5f2e0b89e53c5bd9339af.pdf e3536ab2b47ba018e57ceae2daf9f522 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7bf622a5ed26734a16674a4dd9cb61c5.pdf 6deddbcb302df75004f17e7ebcb341dd https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/04fd0a24993d0e2cd4ab8ee9ef48241b.pdf 83e7d7a842c9f793a0666e6348ce266d 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 Benjamin Reesor Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Benjamin Reesor Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Markham Museum Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-1911 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, York County, Markham Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. 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Benjamin Reesor Diary Collection, Markham Museum. 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 Benjamin Reesor Diary & Transcription, 1902 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Benjamin Reesor Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Markham Museum 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, York County, Markham Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1902 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Benjamin Reesor Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> {printed front cover of notebook} Dominion {badge/insignia} Exercise Book {Gold maple leaves} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan 1902 Private Journal of Benj'n B Reesor January 7 1902 Boys Chored & brought load Pine roots from Flavius AM I & A & Henry Cleaned 30 bags Oats J got Mare Bonnie sharped PM W. about an inch of snow last night. Milder it Patched the sleighing 8 J & A took 30 bags Oats 72 Bus to Locust Hill AM @ 42 cts AM Henry & Anne took Charlotte Hoover to Johny Ramer's to dinner & left her at Jesse Burkholder's A got Horse Billy sharped PM. W. Mild snow from East lat night & awhile AM good sleighing they took the Oats on the sleigh the young folks met here last night for the singing 9 Henry helped Thomas thresh A went to Stouffville for the Furniture that they bought last week Nancy & Mary went to Markham AM Eddy Hoover & Charlotte were here to supper they went home this evening W. Cloudy Mild East wind not strong 10 A helped Peter Reesor cut feed till nearly noon Henry & Benj'n sawed Ice J brought a load AM A brought one PM D March drew 2 with Benj'ns team W. mild Cloudy a slight drizzle about noon, not thawing 11 J went to Markham for Marys Churn & a full leaf Table AM I & Nancy went to Ceder GRover for some more things for Mary AM A & Henry Chored W. Mild a few inches snow last night some through the day, good sleighing Sunday 12 at home. A Henry & Adeline & Anne & Elias & mary went to Thomas's to dinner </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan 1902 I walked to NB's AM to see how Aunt Lizzie is she has been sick is some better. W. a very very cold N wind, about 9 above Zero all day 13 Boys shoveled some snow west of 11th Con there are some drifts they took the load of Mary's furniture to the new house, that A brought from Stouffville W. a pretty strong wind yet not so Cold E Lewis & H Hibbert were here to dinner Ketura & Elizabeth Jake & Anne Diller Called this evening 14 all went to help Mary Move to their new house on the old Wm Brown Homestead Flavius & Benj'n & Elias helped Albert Hoover Came to our place & he Came down too & had dinner there W. fine rather Cloudy & Mild very good sleighing 15 Boys & neighbours shovelled through the snow banks on turnpike west of 11th Con to Flavius AM Boys Chored & shelled about {blank space} Bus Corn with Sheller PM I & Nancy went to Herman's to dinner Herman's are not home yet they went to Indiana with Peter Burkholder's nearly two weeks ago. W. Cloudy & Mild 16 J went to Markham AM A & Henry shelled some Corn I & Nancy went to Davids W. pretty strong cold N West wind all day Cler 17 Boys brought a load of pine roots from 5th Con Scarboro & Cut up some of them AM the whole singing Club went to Jacob Grove's PM all in one sleigh our Mare Minnie & one of JD's Horses W. very fine & Cler 18 A & Henry Cut up pine roots & the old rails in orchard into Bake Oven wood J went to Markham PM Milder {second page} Jan 1902 W. mild pretty strong west wind looked like a soft spell but is getting Colder this evening I took first Anne, then Adeline to Elias's to help Mary to fix up things a little I brought home some Corn Chop from Br S's PM that J took yesterday Sunday 19 at home Jacob B Reesors were here to dinner Ada Hare was here too W. Cler sharp all day about 5 deg above Zero this morning about 15 through the day 20 We & Elias's Killed Mary's Hog it weighed about 2 Cwt it turned out about 40 lbs lard J & Henry brought a load of pine roots PM AB's & Jesse's were here to supper W. Milder East wind this evening 21 Henry made a start Cutting some 4 ft wood at Flavius's East of swail we intend Cutting some there Br inlaw Enos Hoovers & Delilahs Mother were here to dinner W. Mild some snow from East last night & this Morning. Came on again PM snowing yet 22 Boys Chored Peters Jacob & Elizabeth brought Anna Bella Rittenhouse from Cayuga shortly after dinner & staid till about 4 PM J & A drove to Ceder Grove Pm to break roads. W. wind & snow from NEast last night & More or less all day not Cold Townline drifted some west of 11th Con 23 Adeline A & Henry helped Flavius Kill hogs J took Adeline over to Flavius & tracked the road they are drifted full again in the Cuts where they had shoveled, they drive along the fence W. very fine & Cler. pretty sharp Air about 10 in snow. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb 1902 5 Boys Chored J took Flavius with him to F Glendennings in Scarboro to buy a Cow PM he did not buy her. A skinned a sheep PM they got frightened & one ran against another with her breast & we think ruptured a blood vessel & died at once, it was very fat. W. 2 above Zero this Morning. Cler Cold all day 6 Boys helped Pick 2 pr Chickens then they went down to Collins to try to shoot a big white owl but got no Chance at him. AM Henry worked for Thomas J went to Markham PM A chored W. 6 above Zero this Morning getting Milder 7 Henry is at Thomas's J went to try to shoot the big white Owl he shot at him at a long distance, he is very shy. J & A went to take a load of wood to Markham PM they Came back the roads are drifted too much W. a few inches snow last night. strong W wind todaynot cold 8 Boys chored Henry Came home from Thomas's soon after Breakfast J & Henry went to Br S's with some Corn to get it chopped PM W. Cold very strong NW wind the boys shoveled the Pickering Townline AM it is filling up again Sunday 9 at home all day a very lonesome Sunday not a team on the road all day a strong steady blow from NW all day not so Cold the roads are drifted very full Calm tonight 10 Boys shoveled some on Scarboro townline AM & on 11th Con PM W. pretty Cold strong WW wind all day {second page} Feb 1902 fine & Calm tonight Rosina Culp & her little girls were here to supper 11 A & Henry Cleaned & Oiled 2 setts double Harness J walked to Ceder Grove AM Boys & girls went to Elias's to supper W. strong cold NW wind. Got Milder & more calm toward evening Br C got a Telegram today stating that Bishop Abraham Martin died on Saturday & was to be buried today at 9 AM 12 Boys Chored Henry took light Bobs to Ceder Grove from Waterloo was here to dinner he wanted to see Br C I went to Br C's with hime after dinner W pretty sharp squaals of snow AM Milder PM 13 A took Deacon Menno Shants & Thomas to Locust Hill station this morning. Shants is going home Thomas is going to Toronto J & Henry helped the girls to Pick 3 Chickens we killed 5 of our Pigs & 2 for Benj'n Flavius & Benj'n helped PM W. pretty Cold this Morning Milder PM getting Colder this evening a little like a storm 14 I & Nancy went to Flavius to dinner J & A Chored A took grist to Br S's PM Henry & D March went to Toronto our 5 Pigs & Benj'ns 2 @ 8.10 per Cwt except Benj'n were over weight & 1 of ours they were docked to $7.90 he had 12 bags Oats @ 46 cts 3 old Fowls @ 40 cts each 2 pr Chickens for Benj'n $1.00 pr pair W. very fine pretty Cold NW 15 A & Henry Cleaned & Oiled a sett of Double </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb 1902 Harness ( I made a Mistake when I said the other day that they Cleaned & Oiled 2 setts it was only 1) J went to Markham PM & Paid T Bishop W. fine & Cler up to thawing at noon Elias & Mary were here to supper Sunday 16 J & A Adeline & Anne went with Flavius as far as David's Flavius went to Gid Browns {illegible} to dinner then they Called for them again PM & Came home together I & Nancy went to U Drudges after dinner & staid a few hours Ruhana is quite poorly W. partly Cloudy Mild 17 A & Henry helped Thomas take 3 head of fat Cattle to Locust Hill AM they helped to shovel out the Pickering Townline from Hebron to first sideroad it was only drifted in places it has not been tracked since the storm W. very fine I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove PM 18 A & Henry took 1/2 Cord first Class Greenwood to Markham AM they put it all on Henry's sleigh at the end of Sparta sideroad on the 8th Con & A Came home. then they took 3/4 Cord each PM & took it all the way W. strong NW wind last night & all day not very Cold Herman's Called a few minutes AM they went to Elias's to dinner 19 A & Henry took last of wood 3/4 Cords each AM Henry helped Benj'n Clean a load of Oats PM W. Cler Cold strong NW wind Calm & Milder this evening 20 Boys took 5 lambs to M Barkeys to get dressed & then they filled 10 bags with Potatoes & helped Pick 3 pairs Chickens AM Henry helped to dig a grave at Hebron {second page} Feb 1902 for Henry Stover's wife she died in Toronto & will be Buried tomorrow about 1100 Arriving at Locust Hill about 1000 Davids were here to dinner W. very fine & Cler Milder 21 Henry helped finish grave then we all except Susanna & Adeline went to the Funeral Sermon on Isaiah 33rd C & 1st Verse by Br C. Cressman of the Mount Joy Church spoke too A was in Toronto 5 lambs 293 lbs @ 8 1/2 cts 10 bags Potatoes @ 70 cts 3 pr Chickens 70 cts 5 lamb skins & 1 sheep skin @ 80 cts J & Henry took a grist to Br S's PM W. very very fine. Mild 22 Boys Chored & cut a lot of feed AM J went to a sale of Cattle belonging to J A White on 6 th of Pickering A & Henry shoveled some snow at Hebron & Henry brought grist home Matty Cook Came to stay all night W. very very fine Sunday 23 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke 11th C by Daniel Brubaker from Woolwich JB's David Burkholder & Adeline Brillinger Abraham Lehman's young folks & Matty Cook were here to dinner Pre Daniel Brubacher's girls & Elias's were here to supper & Ada Hare & Amelia were here & Joseph Barkey was here to supper too Matty Cook stays all night Benj'ns were here PM W. very very fine Mild & Cler thawing 24 Boys cut up pine roots took Pork out of brine & Chored J went to Weins sale on 4th Con Scarboro PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb 1902 Mar all the young folks went on our sleigh to Menno Burkholder's this evening W. Cloudy foggy some drizzly AM very fine & Cler PM I took Matty Cook to Br C's AM little Eva Came to stay a few days Fanny is going to Toronto tomorrow to get a sett of new teeth 25 Nancy & Henry went to see Grandmother Hoover she is quite smart J took Flavius & Fanny to Brown's Corner's A brought a load of Pine roots AM A worked at Thomas's J went to Br S's PM W. very very fine up to 40 deg awhile PM Susanna went with J to Br S's he brought her home this evening 26 A Adeline & Anne went to Herman's to dinner Henry brought 2 Bals Flour from Green River Mills at $4.00 & $3.80 cts each AM he went to help draw Ice for Kennedys PM J Ionson Came to stay all night W. very very fine up to 40 deg snow going 27 Henry helped Benj'n saw logs & wood all day A took Susanna to Davids AM & left her there he & J Chored PM J took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove I & Nancy went awhile to Elias's PM W. fine & Cler but an East wind is Coming up sleighing is getting thin in places 28 Boys Chored AM they & neighbours shoveled out the road on the turnpike west of 11th Con PM W. very strong East wind & heavy rain last night & AM & a little at times PM sleighing about done. Creeks very high & Rouge roaring tonight Ruhana Drudge is getting very low March 1 Henry helped saw wood at Thomas's awhile AM rain stopped them Boys Chored all day {second page} Mar. 1902 W. Cloudy drizzly AM Clered up PM Mild Sunday 2 at home all day W. a very Cloudy part drizzly dull day getting a little Colder towards evening 3 J went to Ceder Grove this morning A & nancy went to see Ruhana Drudge she is about the same J & henry looked through bush at Flavius for some dead trees to make a few logs W. a slight flurry of snow last night NW wind pretty Cold 4 A & Henry Cut down trees in old bush for wood (some that are dying) Henry worked at Thomas's PM J went to a sale on the old Tom Hodgins farm PM. W. pretty Cold N wind J went in Cart sleighing about gone 5 Henry worked at Thomas's AM he went to John Milroys Sawing Bee PM A took grist Chop to Br S's AM he Mended a Boot for Adeline & Chored PM J went to Toronto he drove in the Cart to Halfway Home & took Trolleys he bo't a suit of Clothes for Himself @$6.95 very good suit W. Cler. Cold wind Flavius Fanny & little Eva were here PM staid to supper Mary called a few hours PM 6 A & Henry Cut down trees AM A went to A McCreights sawing Bee & Henry trimmed trees PM I & J went down to JD's fields to shoot a big White Arctic snow Owl, he was too shy J took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove & brought Chop home PM W. very fine Cler thawing some 7 A & Henry cut down trees till near 1000 then they went to WD Reesor's sale on 9th Con Markham </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mar 1902 J went to Thomas's this Morning they went by Martins & then went to sale too Nancy & Adeline went to U Drudges awhile PM Ruhana is rather weaker W. very fine like spring 8 Boys Cleaned Timothy seed AM our whole family met in Markham PM to have their Picture taken I went to NB's Br C's Br N's & Br S's at AB's with a letter for them to read stating that our old Friend JL Lehman of Mahoney Ohio Died on Feb 22 W. cold raw East wind began to snow about 3 PM snowing yet Elias's were here to supper Sunday 9 I & Nancy went to U Drudges we staid all day Ruhana is very very low Anne went to Cober's Meeting A & Adeline went to sit up with Ruhana W. a few in snow on the ground Cloudy AM fine & Cler PM fresh snow all gone 10 Henry went to Ceder Grove & brought Chop from Br S's then they cut a lot of feed AM A went to David's Grove's Sawing Bee Pm great run of sap A brought Susanna home this evening they Called at Drudges about 700 Ruhana died at 600 W. Cloudy AM very fine PM thawing 11 Boys Chored & brought home nearly 2 Milk Cans of sap AM they had a sawing Bee PM in old bush Herman & David Elias & Mary & about a dozen of the neighbours J took Adeline to Drudges this morning. She staid all day Henry & Anne went to {second page} Mar 1902 stay all night W. fine & warm a few showers today heavy this evening a little distant thunder about bedtime 12 A helped Flavius Elias Barkey & Thomas's Roy Ellis & NB's dig a grave for Ruhana J & Henry brought home 3 Milk Cans of sap & a load of pine roots J went to a sale on 7th Con Markham PM he brought Anne home from Drudges she was there today I Boiled sap in shop all day W. Mild Cler Cloudy at times J went to U Drudges to stay all night 13 All went to Funeral of Ruhana J staid at Drudges all day Sermon on Hebrews 4th C 3 first Verses by C Burkholder Cressmen of Mt Joy spoke on Isaiah 64th C 6th V MN's were here to dinner W rather Blustery AM Cler, rather Cold NW wind all day 14 A & Henry drew limb wood on pile in bush AM they both went to Thomas's sawing Bee PM I boiled sap in shop AM Nancy finished about 10 qts Molasses J Chored & went to Ceder Grove W. sharp frost last night fine Cler today 15 Henry helped Benj'n's all day A split wood all day J Chored & took grist Oats to Br S's I boiled some sap W. East wind rather Cloudy Sunday 16 at home Henry Adeline & Anne went to Br S's W. Cloudy some drizzle of rain Mild 17 Henry helped Benj'n A split wood AM he went to Flavius sawing Bee PM J went to Ceder Grove AM he took Susanna to Flavius's after dinner & brought here home after supper </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mar 1902 W blowed up Cold last night Cold wind and some flurries of snow through the day 18 A & Henry finished splitting wood AM Henry went to Benj'ns sawing Bee A went to Markham PM W. Cold freezing NW wind all day 12 above Zero this Morning I took Susanna to Benj'ns after dinner. U Drudge & his sister Mrs Mrs Bichler from Clarence NY Caled PM 19 Boys cut some shingle bolts in the Shank swamp AM J went to Sale at B Dixon's 2nd Con Pickering A & Henry brought shingle bolts home PM W. very Cold strong NW wind 11 deg above Zero this Morning E Lewis & J Coakwell were here to dinner 20 Boys Cleaned Wheat & Timothy seed AM they all went to Thos Coxworths sale J bought a Jersey Cow newly Calved @ $35.00 per cent off for Cash Elias & Mary & Jos Barkey Called this evening W. Milder, but wind in NW yet 21 Boys brought home some sap then drew off a few stones & brought load of pine roots AM Henry went to NB's sawing Bee PM A & J finished Cleaning Timothy seed & A sold a pair of Boots for Thomas's Adeline I boiled sap Nancy made 5 1/2 qts this evening W. very very fine & Cler great run of samp, some suckers Caught in Petticoat Creek the other day down below 2nd Con Pickering 22 A went to Markham Henry trimmed trees in Young Orchard AM J had trimmed some at odd times A went to Hermans {second page} Mar 1902 Sawing Bee Henry went to Bob Milroys sawing Bee PM J took load Ceder shingle Blocks to David Ramers on 10th Con Markham he brought them home again they have no saw I Boiled sap all day fine run W. very fine Sunday 23 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke part of 11th C by Br C Enos Nighswander & family brought Henry Stover & his daughter Tenie JB Saml Ramer's son Enos & hired girl Emma Stover Amos Grove & hired girl Fanny Smith & Tillie Hare were here to dinner. W. very very fine & Cler there is still a sharp air from the north 24 Boys brought home some sap & drew off some stones then they filled 12 sacks with Potatoes AM the Trimmed Trees PM W. very very fine like spring I boiled sap Nancy & Susanna went to see Nettie Ionson PM she has a son Baby 25 A & Henry & I killed 2 Pigs then they sawed wood J took our Calf & one of Flavius to M Barkeys to get dressed then he went to a sale at Northcots on 7th Con Markham I took Nancy to Elias's after dinner then I went to Ceder Grove & got Mare Bonnie shod went back to Elias's to supper W. very very fine some people are working on the land I went to see JD this morning he got his shoulder dislocated yesterday he was leading a Cow through a gate & she got frightened & pulled him backwards over he is doing well </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mar 1902 there has been a white frost the last few Mornings 26 Henry split wood J took grist Oats to Br S's & brought home load pine roots AM Henry grubbed Mangel ground PM J Chored & took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove this evening Adeline Susanna & Anne went to a quilting at PB Reesor's A went to Toronto 12 bags Potatoes 65 cts per bag 2 Pigs 94 lbs each @ $8.00 per Cwt 1 Calf 86 bls @ $9.00 1 Calf 155 lbs for Flavius @ $9.00 per Cwt W. very fine but a sharp East wind I boild sap the roads are very good. dry & dusty like June 27 A & Henry Cut & gathered Pine summer wood at Flavius J brought 8 Bus Goose Wheat for seed from J Clarks @ 70 cts per Bus & brought home Chop then a load of wood AM he went to a sale at McCowan's near Johny Reesor's PM A & Henry drew home wood with 2 Waggons PM I went to Ceder Grove Nancy went with me to Br S's his wife was not well is better again W. very mild Cloudy a slight drizzle this morning fine & Cler today Good Friday 28 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks & sermon on St Mark part of 15 C by Br C Herman's & Davids were here to dinner W. mild quite foggy this morning Clear awhile about noon, East wind, not strong, began to rain about dark 29 Cleaned seed grain A Henry & Anne went to Markham PM I & J went to Ceder Grove Bought 15 bls granulated sugar @ {blank space} & 150 bls darker @ {blank space} W. rain all last night drizzly awhile AM Cooler NW wind PM Creeks pretty high/Easter Sunday {second page} Mar April 1902 30 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 28th C by C Gayman went to MN's to dinner W. sharp white frost last night Cler AM rather Cloudy PM strong East wind & rain nearly all the way Coming home did not get much wet, had Umbrella A Henry Adeline & Anne were at Elias's Easter Monday 31 Henry took our fat Heifer to Highland Creek (east Hill) this AM we sold her to E Lewis @ $49.00 she weighed something over 1050 lbs A McCreight sold one too A drove down & brought Henry & James home Flavius's were here to dinner Henry Thomas & Roy Ellis went down Petticoat Creek a few hours PM with our net & Caught 61 Suckers W. frost last night some squaals of snow PM Adeline & Susanna went to Davids to dinner Susanna staid Russel Came along April 1 A helped T Coxworth Move from 11th Con to Armadale AM he went to A Lehman's PM to see when they can Cut our shingles Henry chored he helped Benj'n awhild PM W. Squaals of snow AM softer PM but now NW wind 2 A & Henry split pine summer wood that they drew home from Flavius W. Cold raw NW wind some squaals of snow & drizzle 3 A & Nancy went to Markham & to Davids to dinner took Russel home then they went to see Br inlaw Peter he has Bronchitis is getting better J helped Benj'n take some fat Cattle to Locust Hill & bring a cow from </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April 1902 Herman's that he bought from Christ Hoover Henry Chored AM he went to Gower's sawing Bee on the Jacob Reesor farm Gower is living in the House & is working for Thomas (Craven is moved away) W. ground froze hard squaals of snow through the day getting milder 4 Boys drew stones off new Meadow AM they worked at rebuilding fence East of dam PM I went to Markham PM took 3 Baskets of apples @ 40 cts each W. sharp this Morning very fine & Cler PM roads pretty good 5 Boys worked at fence I boiled sap AM J went to Spink Mills for some Bran he brought nearly 500 lbs @ $18. per ton A went to help NB take down a small barn at Whitevale that he bought off J Larkin PM I & Nancy went after dinner to get JB's to supper then went to Herman's & staid all night W. very fine looks a little like rain Sunday 6 went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St John part of 3C by Br C went to Joseph Grove's to dinner then came home W. very very fine, a Cool East wind very sharp white frost yesterday Morning and another this Morning but not so hard 7 Boys Chored & Made a stone boat AM Henry helped Flavius at seeding & A grubbed some behind Cider house PM I boiled sap AM Nancy made nearly 3 qts Molasses PM which makes nicely over 8 gallons off 18 trees but we used about $1.00 worth of sugar in it W. Mild East wind rather Cloudy a fine shower about 4 PM {second page} April 1902 8 Henry helped Flavius at Seeding all day A Plowed in furrows & harrowed W. strong East wind rather Cool, drizzly rain towards evening The fighting in South Africa is still going on there are no regular pitched battles, it is more like Chasing Bandits Canada is sending 2000 more Mounted Men they expect to sail about the middle of May 9 Henry Clipped a Horse for Peter B Reesor A & J Chored & Cleaned some Oats W. strong East wind & drissly rain all night & nearly all day 10 Boys straightened up some cross fences AM Davids Came about 10 AM they brought Susanna home then the boys David & Thomas went fishing down to the Petticoat got a few then went to the Big Rouge they got 36 altogether I took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove PM W. fine AM Cloudy a little drizzly PM 11 Boys sawed & split pine for summer wood that they drew home into Orchard Enos Nighswander was here to dinner he exchanged 8 bags Oats for seed then went to Clods for some suckers he got 58 W. foggy nearly all day showers at noon slight white frost this Morning 12 Boys Chored AM A went to Markham PM he took 4 Baskets Apples (spies) @ 40 cts per Basket Henry took grist to Br S's & went to Ceder Grove W. very heavy white frost this Morning frequent showers through the day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April 1902 Sunday 13 at home Thomas's & NB's were here to dinner Br N's & Ada Hare were here to supper Benj'ns Fanny & little Wilfred were here awhile PM W. Cool NW wind all day 14 Boys Chored & drew some stones off fields AM A & Sherman March sowed nearly all of big field with Mixed grain PM (Sherman is working for Benj'n he was hired to Dimma's & David was hired to Benj'n Sherman got married to Esther Pilkey & moved into the old Daniel Hoover house & he & David exchanged places as it makes it handier for Sherman to go home at night) they would have finished the field but the seed run out Henry grubbed in NE Corner field W. a little frost last night fine PM Esher March was here PM & to supper 15 Boys & Sherman worked at Seeding A rolled new meadow AM I & J put on some Plum & Cherry grafts I went to Flavius PM & helped him put on some plum grafts PM W. a little frost last night fine today Cool 16 Boys & Sherman worked at seeding sod in NE Corner field with Ligano Oats W. white frost this morning, fine & warm today 17 Boys & Sherman finished NE field & Knoll with 20 Century Oats & field behind Cider House & along south of bush with Barley there is some to harrow yet & that will finish our seeding except the rolling Flavius man Charley March helped PM & Henry helped Benj'n PM. I took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove AM W. rather Cloudy AM fine & Cler PM 18 A helped Benj'n all day Henry finished the {second page} April 1902 Harrowing J took 4 Baskets Apples to H Wilson's @ 40 cts per Bst then he went to Davids to dinner his back is pretty lame W. very fine a white frost this morning rather Cloudy AM 19 A helped Benj'n all day Henry helped too till noon then he rolled our barley PM I went to halfyearly Conference at Hebron PM (all went well, Danl Ramer Came home with me & staid to supper Alf Ionson Painted our first sitting room W. fine Cler AM, Cool air yet. Cloudy towards evening a slight sprinkle of rain Sunday 20 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by Br C Sermon St Mat 18 C by C Gayman (C Burkholder took part too) John Cober & wife were here to dinner. W. fine & Cler but Cool 21 Henry rolled A rolled awhile our roller gave out then began grubbing root ground I went to M Barkeys Elias's & JD's W. very sharp East wind very sharp A man by the name Watson was here to stay all night 22 A grubbed Henry finished rolling AM they cleared & made some garden PM I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Peters to dinner then went to Funeral of Otto Gibner PM Saml Hoover & Lewis Burkholder spoke then we went to Davids to supper W. warm 23 A & Henry drew dung on root ground AM they bagged 10 bags Potatoes Cleaned & filled 5 bags </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April 1902 Oats (12 Bus) Killed 3 Pigs PM W. very strong W wind all day, very Cool PM Mary was here to dinner Alf Ineson was here putting on 2nd Coat of paint PM 24 A drew dung. Henry went to Toronto 3 Pigs $8.75 per Cwt 10 bags Potatoes 65 cts per bag 12 Bus Oats 47 cts per bus I took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove PM W. Cool strong NW wind. fine & Cler white frost this Morning. Alf Ineson finished 2nd Coat after dinner 25 A finished Covering root ground with Manure except what was Covered in the fall then he made some garden Henry plowed all day for Alf Ineson I took 4 Baskets Apples to H Wilson's PM W. Cool East Air began to drizzle towards evening 26 Henry Plowed for Ineson A fixed a pair of boots for Ketura (she is keeping house for U Drudge.) J took some mixed grain that we got from Benj'n for work in seeding to Br S's to get Chopped AM J went to sale at HB Reesor's PM W. some drizzly AM very very strong SW wind PM the strongest for sometime rain & some thunder last night. Br C went to Waterloo today Sunday 27 at home Elias & Mary were here to dinner W Cool wind all AM fine PM Calm tonight 28 Henry helped Ineson all day J & A fixed fences along Pickering Townline the wind wrecked them in places they made some garden PM I went to Ceder Grove AM Herman was at Pickering & stopped here to dinner W. very very fine & warm 29 Boys Chored dug garden & put Manure among Raspberries I took Susanna to Flavius & went {second page} April 1902 May to Ceder Grove AM I brought her home this evening W. East wind began to rain about 4 PM J brought 500 2 in Tiles from Cherrywood PM 30 A & Henry started some branch drains in NE Corner of root field I went to Ceder Grove AM J got Mares Jenny & Minne shod PM W. fine this morning getting Cooler towards evening I went to Elias's PM May 1 A worked at drains Henry is not very well he helped awhile at drains PM J brought 500 2 in tiles PM I went to tell some of the neighbours that Bishop A Martins widow died last night & will be buried on Saturday I took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine & Cler I never saw the Wheat & Clover look better at this time of year 2 A & Henry finished our drains & began one for Thomas J took grist Oats to Br S's AM & brought them home PM I & Nancy went to Markham AM toook 4 Baskets of Apples @ 40 cts each W. East wind Cool. began to rain towards evening getting warmer, heavy rain after supper 3 A & henry finished Thomas's drain till about 1/2 past 2 PM J went to Markham PM W. Cloudy at times but a very fine growing day Sunday 4 Henry Adeline & Anne went to Davids to dinner I & Nancy & Susanna went to B Dillers PM they were not at home then we went to AB's staid to supper W. very Cloudy & foggy this Morning Drizzly rain awhile Cleared up at noon fine & Cler PM looks a little like rain tonight </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May 1902 5 Boys Chored AM began to Plow down dung & Grub in root ground PM I brought home some Chop from Br S's AM Br S's were here PM. Staid to supper W. very fine & Cler 6 A & Henry worked on root ground I went to Elias's & to Ceder Grove AM we all went to James Clarks sale PM J bought a large 2 hand rake @ 15 cts James had sold his 2 Gore Lots 68 acres each Lot 8 with the Buildings to Br S's David @ $5500 & Lot 9 without Buildings to HJ Spencely @ $4500 W. pretty heavy shower after dinner slight distant thunder Cleared up strong Cool wind PM another shower after supper a little distant thunder 7 A helped Jesse Burkholder Move from Ceder Grove to Stouffville Henry Chored J went to David Groves to put on some Grafts but the wax did not work there was a strong Cool wind, nice & warm awhile AM Ascension day 8 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mark 16th C by C Burkholder Herman's & David Grove's were here to dinner JD's young folks were here awhile after supper W. very fine this morning Clouded up a little AM strong wind PM a pretty heavy thunder shower after dark 9 A & Henry worked root ground J took 3 Baskets Apples to H Wilsons PM W. strong Cold NW wind all day Elias & Mary Called this evening. {second page} May 1902 10 Boys finished working root ground drilled about 3 acres & sowed it with Mangels I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. a very heavy frost last night Ice froze solid in the watering trough Cler & Mild today Henry took Susanna to Dr AM she took a bad Cold but she is up & around J went to Graham's at Claremont PM to see their Horses Sunday 11 Henry Adeline & Anne went to David Reesor's to dinner I & Nancy & Susanna went to Johnny Ramer's they were not at home then we went to Menno Reesor's to dinner W. white frost last night fine today 12 A & Henry plowed down dung on Corn ground I went to Ceder Grove AM for 2 Bus Seed Corn AM I went to Clod's PM to see if they had any Suckers they had none. W. very fine warmer towards evening 13 I & J & Anne helped neighbours to scrub Meeting House AM A & Henry got Corn ground ready AM A sowed part of it PM Henry brought a 3 seated Platforn spring Waggon from J Clarks this Morning. J bid it up to $76.00 at the sale last week (but they bid it in) then they came & said we Could have it at our bid we told them we would take it at $70.00 they accepted it. it was made of Picked Material for the Fair about 10 years ago & is in very good Condition yet W. very fine & Cler Cool Air I took Susanna to Elias's PM she stays all night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May 1902 14 A finished Sowing Corn about 6 acres Henry plowed some sod in north part of old Orchard we intend to plant some Potatoes on it they took a pair of Twin Calves to M Barkeys to get dressed & we Killed 3 Pigs & bagged 6 bags Potatoes PM W. very fine & Cler Cool Air the trees are Coming into leaf slowy about a week the Cool air Keeps them back 15 J Plowed awhile in Potatoe ground AM Henry helped girls Whitewash Kitchen J went to Davids put on some grafts PM Henry harrowed Potato ground I went to Ceder grove this Morning then I took Butter & Eggs PM A went to Toronto with the spring Waggon 3 Pigs 366 lbs @ $9.30 per Cwt 2 Calves 84 & 81 lbs @ $8.50. 6 bags Potatoes @ 80 cts 12 Bus Oats @ 48 cts about 20 lbs Tallow @ 5 cts W. very fine & Cler Cool air 16 Boys Carried Potatoes out of Cellar & Chored AM Henry took some shingle Bolts to Abram Lehman's J took 4 Bakts Apples to H Wilsons A planted some Potatoes in Old Orchard PM Br inlaw Peter & Grandmother were here to dinner W. very fine Cler & warm J brought {blank space} lbs Bran from Spinks AM 7 A & Henry helped Flavius with team to Clean up a swail AM they Chored & dug garden PM I went to B S S at Ceder Grove PM W. very fine Br inlaw Jesse Hoover Came to stay all night {second page} May 1902 Br inlaw Peter's Leonard was here to dinner he was at Cherrywood for a load of Tiles Whit Sunday 18 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Gayman Sermon on St Luke 22 & 23 by Br C & C Burkholder Lords supper was Celebrated Saml Lehman's were here when we Came home they staid to dinner W. Cloudy Morning & evening fine Cler today Whit Monday 19 J went fishing near Lappe old sawmill Caught 74 fine Chubs Henry went to Br S's Caught 8 A Henry & Roy Ellis went to Dead Water PM got 2 Elias Called this Morning then Davids Came to go to their place then they went home Elias's Came to supper W. fine & warm over 70 deg Some Showers went around a slight shower last night 20 A helped girls Whitewash J & Henry Cut & drew 8 small Pine logs from Flavius bush to Br S's AM A & henry dug some post holes at Flavius J harrowed Corn PM I & Nancy went to Elias's PM W. fine rain last night drissly awhile AM very warm PM, growing 21 A & Henry dug post holes at Flavius A Came home at noon, Henry awhile after dinner then they Plowed & raked back garden I & Nancy & Susanna went to U Drudges Susanna staid there we went to Markham with 2 Bskts Apples then to JH Ramer's to dinner then awhile to Matty Cooks then awhile to Davids then Called for Susanna at Drudges & brought her home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May 1902 W. very fine & warm a little East wind 22 Boys drew 2 Truck loads of flat stones from the late James McCreights 40 acres South of Elias's to Make a walk to the new hogpen around the henhouse A & Henry made the walk & straightened the fence on west side of lane north of barn PM J went to Markham PM I went to look for Mushrooms to Pearces after dinner did not stay long thunder Clouds Came up very warm thunder in the north all PM fine shower after supper heavy thunder Elias & Mary Called awhile this evening 23 Boys Cut wood for steamer & finished straightening the fence all they way past the pond W. very warm thunder in the north, a fine rain towards night 24 Boys all went gathering Mushrooms AM they got a fine lot. fully a Peck. they Cut seed Potatoes & fixed some fence & Painted the Kitchen floor nearly all over (there was not quite enough Paint) W. very warm some Clouds in the distance a slight drissle AM Adeline & Mary went to U Drudges PM with Mare Bonnie A brought Flavius 3 yr old Stallion to break him to Harness Sunday 25 I & Nancy went to B Dillers to dinner A Henry Adeline & Anne went to M Barkey's to dinner W. very foggy & Misty this morning & AM Cler PM 26 Boys planted Potatoes & A brought Br S's Trucks to draw some Sawlogs (Ours have no Bunks) W. fine Cler Cooler this evening I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM A & Henry gave Flavius Colt a good drive in the Cart tonight goes well {second page} May 1902 27 Boys drew 2 Basswood & 2 Maple logs to Br S's Am they chored PM I & Nancy went to Herman's to dinner W. very Cold NW wind drissles of rain at times 28 I & Boys pried up the big front Veranda & Blocked it up & fixed a step at the end then boys Chored at all Kinds of Jobs they gave the Colt a drive PM A planted some Melons I planted sweet Corn W. very Cold NW wind all day a very light frost last night hardly any damage 29 J went to Stouffville to try to buy a second hand Cooking Stove he got none he bought a rocking Chair @ $1.00 & 2 dining room Chairs @ 50 cts each he got dinner at Herman's A & Henry put a wire fence around Early Potatoes in Old Orchard & Chored W. pretty strong NW wind Milder looked like rain towards evening Br N brought Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse & wife & Pre Isaac Rittenhouse & wife to stay all night 30 I & Nancy took the visitors to NB's awhile then I & the men went to Yearly Conference at Hebron J took the women to Br C's the Conference passed off very well about 1/2 past 1100 Tilman brought up a very trifling matter & kept us till about 100 Menno Burkholder & wife JB's & wife Bishop John Martin & wife from Indiana Widow Culp Pre Jos Gingrich John Martins from Waterloo David Bauman from Waterloo Deacon Abram Culp from Clinton were here to dinner then there was Meeting at Hebron PM. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May 1902 June Then we all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Herman & Harvey Harvey had Whooping Cough Pre D Martin Jos Gingrich & Pre Martin Ramer Preached visitors after service. Pre Jos Wismer & wife C Burkholder & wife Deacon P Bauman Deacon J Nahrgang Pre D Martins Pre Amos Gingrich S Brubaker & S Hurst from Wayne Co Ohio & Elias & Mary were here to supper W. Cloudy AM fine PM Hannah Shants & Becca Martin Came to stay all night 31 Deacon Levi Martin Called this Morning I & Nancy took Hannah Shants & Becca Martin to Br C's then we took Jos Wismer & wife Pre J Martin & wife from Ind Widow Culp from Ind & Called awhile at AB's then to Br N's to dinner then Br N took some & we took Martins & widow Culp to Johny Ramer's to supper then Called at U Drudges & at Isaac Reesor's then took them to Br S's to stay all night W. Cler pretty strong E wind at times Sunday June 1st I & Nancy & Susanna went to Meeting at Widemans sermon on St Luke 22 & 23 C by Bishop F Rittenhouse & Bishop J Martin suitable for Celebration of Lords Supper we went to Davids to dinner W. a slight shower this Morning Cler today A Adeline & Anne were in Meeting too J & A went to Whitevale yesterday & traded our old Top Buggy to B Ellison {second page} June 1902 1902 for a new Top Buggy we gave $60.00 B{illegible} Henry went to Meeting with NB's Boys 2 Boys drew rails & fenced off about 1 1/2 Acres in Pasture South of house it is so rank that the Cows Cannot eat it all Menno Burkholder brought Pre Martin Ramer awhile AM & Johny Reesor & David Reesor's brought Pre A Rittenhouse & wife & Henry Honsberger & wife awhile PM W. very warm 3 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona sermon on St Mat 7 C by Pre Isaac Rittenhouse & Pre Martin Ramer & Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse went to Henry Boyen's to dinner Boys scuffled Mangolds & Chored W. very warm a fine shower last night Some More towards evening Peace is now Proclaimed in South Africa the Boers agree to lay down their Arms and Surrender Henry sheared our 3 Ewes today they did not wash them J & A went to Claremont yesterday & brought one of Graham Bro Stallions to stand here for service. Montana Chief, we get pay for Board & Managing 4 Henry scuffled Mangels & Corn A got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM we Killed 4 of our Pigs & Flavius brought 5 & we helped him Kill them PM W. pretty warm . Cler 5 A went to Toronto 4 Pigs & Flavius went with him with 5 Pigs, he got $9.40 Some of Flavius </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June 1902 were too heavy he got $9.30. 48 Bus Oats @ 50 cts Henry finished scuffling Corn AM he & J topped thistles PM I & Nancy & girls planted 178 sweet Potato plants this evening W. Cooler Cler Alf Ineson Painted our dining room yesterday & today 6 Boys Chored drew pine wood into wood shed out of Orchard with Wheelbarrows & sawed the last of it then we Cleaned 35 bags Oats PM I got Mare Bonnie shod on front feet AM Peter Reesor's brought Becca Martin & Hannah Shants to supper W. fine AM Cloudy towards evening a little rain after dark 7 Boys Cut up Engine wood behind barn AM J went to Br inlaw Simon Hoover's for a Pup A & Henry Chored & Cut up Wood in Calf Pasture PM Flavius little ones here to dinner I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very fine shower last night some thunder Cloudy awhile AM Cler PM Sunday 8 at home Davids were here to dinner W. some rain last night & this morning fine & Cler today Cool & strong wind Calm this evening 9 Boys thinned Mangels AM Topped thistles PM W. Cler Cool W wind 10 A drew gravel Henry filled for statute labor I & Br C loosened some of the windows in Hebron Meeting house they were stuck would not Come down W. Cool AM warmer PM the neighbours appear to Patronize the old stallion pretty well, the Mares are Coming in fast June 1902 11 A & Henry finished statute labor I & Nancy went to Saml Brownsberger's to dinner Called at Herman's W. Cool East wind looks like rain I forgot to state that we Paid the last dollar on the price of the Shank farm on the 6 Inst to Br C. we had Borrowed $2000 from him & $250 from JB 12 Boys thinned Mangels I went to Ceder Grove AM Fanny & little Eva were here PM W. fine Sherman helped thin mangels PM 13 Boys thinned Mangels Sherman helped they got done at noon Henry scuffled Corn A Rolled Potatoes & Chored PM W. fine warmer I got Mare Bonnie shod on hind feet AM I & Nancy went to Elais's after supper 14 A went to Markham AM I went with him to Br S's & Caught 20 fine Chubs A Pointed Old Cow stable Henry brought Sand from Br N's & hoed Early Potatoes PM J went to Pickering with Benj'n to order a Hay Tedder W. Pretty warm Sunday 15 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mat part of 15 C by Br C MN's were here to dinner W. pretty warm a light shower this evening distant thunder 16 Henry went to Benj'ns to help thin Mangels A went to NB's to build a wall rain stopped them about 9 AM then Henry helped David Reesor Kill hogs PM & A Painted stable wall W. fine rain AM Cler PM Cool wind this evening I & Nancy went awhile to Flavius PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June 1902 17 A worked at wall at NB's Henry helped Benj'n thin Mangels J Chored & went to see J Ionson about some Medicine for our Colt it is running at the naval I & Nancy went to Susanna Hoover's she was not at home then we went to Br inlaw Simon Hoovers W. Cool strong NW wind. Calm this evening 18 A worked at NB's wall J went to Markham AM to see Hopkins the Vetrinary about Colt he says he thinks it will Come all right again he scuffled Mangels PM Henry went to Toronto 85 Bus 25 lbs Oats @ 48 1/2 cts W. very fine Cler 19 A finished wall Henry scuffled Early Potatoes in Old Orchard J harrowed Corn AM they put a load of hay onto Waggon PM JD's were here PM they staid to supper W. fine Our Beef ring Opened today Our Heifer went in 20 A & J Painted stable walls AM A went to Markham PM to tell Hopkins that the Colt is doing well I went to Ceder Grove AM Henry went to Toronto with 2050 bls Hay @ $41.00 per ton W. very fine like rain this evening Susanna went with me to Flavius I brought her home this evening 21 Boys Chored AM J & Henry brought a new Hay Tedder from Locust Hill station we & Benj'n bought one from Massey Harris Co @$38.00 Cash Herman was here to dinner. W. fine rain last night & awhile AM Cool Cler PM {second page} June 1902 Sunday 22 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat 13 C by C Gayman went to Susie Hoover's to dinner & to A Lehman's to supper W. very Cool NW wind Cloudy awhile but fine & Cler towards evening Henry Adeline & Anne were at Meeting too 23 Boys hoed Corn J got Stallion shod at Ceder Grove AM they put a load of hay on waggon PM I took some bags to Br S's PM Mare Bonnie is lame again I hope she will soon be better. W. very Cool AM Milder PM some squaals of rain PM The Employees of the Toronto Street Railway have struck a lot of rowdyism is going on 1400 Militia have been called out to preserve law & order 24 Boys hoed Corn A went to Toronto with 2100 lbs hay @ $10.00 Herman's Came J went to Pickering with Herman Mary was here today doing some sewing W. getting warmer a few showers about noon & PM some thunder the paper says today the strike is settled 25 we cut some straw AM to fill beds Boys & Anne Benj'n & Johny Reesor's Lucinda went about 1/2 past 1 Oc to Locust Hill there was to be a Reesor Family Gathering but it did not amount to Much it Commenced to rain about 3 PM our folks were home soon after 400 tomorrow was proclaimed a Holiday King Edward VII was to be Crowned but he was taken seriously ill with </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June 1902 a disease similar to Appendicitis and an Operaton was performed yesterday with Success but he is not yet out of danger the Coronation is postponed Indefinitely W. some East wind all day rain since about 3 PM raining yet Mary was home sewing PM 26 A & Henry helped Benj'n at a foundation wall he intends to enlarge his Cow stable by moving out the Studding as the front sill of the barn J & Susanna went to Markham AM I & J took away some lumber PM W. Cool strong west wind 27 Boys hoed Corn AM Henry scuffled Potatoes & Corn A Cut weeds J got some Bran & Flour at Green River PM W. Cler Cool for the time of year the paper says there was a little snow in Toronto yesterday Adeline went to Toronto with Elias's today 28 A ran the seeder through the Mangels it makes a good job. I & Nancy & Susanna started about 5 PM & went to Davids to stay all night W. very fine & warm, Herman Called AM Sunday 29 went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by C Gayman Sermon on St Mat part of 8 C by Br C went to Br inlaws Peter's to dinner then to Br inlaw Saml's to supper then went to Herman's to stay all night W. Drizzly all AM from East Cler PM 30 Came home till dinner time W. drizzly all AM rain awhile PM {second page} June 1902 July A worked at Benj'n's they finished the wall July 1st A & Henry worked at Benj'ns at stable W. very very fine & cler I took Susanna to Benj'ns awhile PM brought her home again 2 J Cut Clover below garden that we fenced off the Pasture over an acre A Cut along fences they finished hoeing Corn & Tedded the grass PM Henry went to Toronto 2230 lbs Hay @ $10.00 per Ton I got a high Calked shoe on Mare Bonnie's hind foot (Vet Hopkins says she has a spavine he gave us a Blister on Friday night we think it is helping her) I took Nancy to Benj'ns PM She & Fanny went to G Gower's on the Jacob Reesor farm awhile (Gower is working for Thomas) W. fine rather Cloudy PM a few drops of rain 3 Henry began Cutting in south half of new Meadow (NW Corner field J Cut along fences A & Nancy went to Markham AM A finished the half of the Clover this evening W. fine & warm things are growing now I took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove a heavy rain last night 4 Boys Tedded all the hay & raked & Cocked the piece below garden I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very warm looked like rain PM a few drops fell 5 A & Henry helped Benj'n at enclosing stable I & Susanna went to Markham AM W. very very warm sultry began to rain as we were Coming home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 1902 a few heavy Claps of thunder, we drove in at Mart Reesor's but it rained shower after shower till we got home then shower after shower PM & thunder in the north all PM & till bedtime but not sure it seemed high up in the sky there was a heavy rain & thunder last night Martin Brillinger & wife Came to stay all night Sunday 6 I & Nancy went to Benj'ns to dinner W. pretty warm AM some Cooler towards evening there was distant thunder in the north PM but it passed around, our creek is running lively 7 A Tedded hay in south half of Meadow J took grist to Br S's & brought home some Battens to Batten the Chute of Silo AM I went to Ceder Grove AM Herman was here to dinner he & J & Flavius went fishing to Kirkhams & to Dead water a thunder storm Came up the fish didnt bite we had a very heavy thunder storm shower after shower for fully 3 hours heavy Claps of thunder the lightning splintered a young Pine tree East of dam it seems Cleared up now. Bedtime A & Henry opened out the Cocks south of garden PM 8 A & Henry helped at Benj'ns stables AM J Chored A Tedded hay & Henry raked in Meadow PM I went to Ceder Grove AM & brought home some Chop W. very very warm, fine & Cler 9 A began grubbing Corn rain stopped home there he Cobbled I & he went to SM for some Battens {second page} July 1902 after dinner he grubbed Corn after we Came home Henry Cut weeds W. drizzly rain AM Cloudy PM getting Cooler Mary & AB's Lizzy were here today quilting 10 Henry Cut about 2 acres in new Meadow this morning then he & A began drawing they drew 6 loads out of new Meadow & 4 below garden W. a very very fine Cler day almost Cool I & Nancy went to Flavius PM to see their Beautiful Cherries some sweet & some Early Richmond sour ones 11 A & Henry drew 8 loads hay J finished Cutting Meadow this morning then he Raked what was Cut yesterday & Tedded this evening what he Cut this morning W. very fine & Cler I went to Ceder Grove AM Nancy went with me to Br N's his wife is not very well 12 drew in 5 loads hay raked & Cocked last of Meadow Herman's Came to stay all night W. warm fine & Cler McIntosh & Co's Big Building burned yesterday Morning Front St Toronto (old Street Car Stables) 5 Firemen killed. Sunday 13 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Gayman sermon on St Mat part of 3 C by C Burkholder Jacob Grove's were here to dinner W. very fine summer day 14 drew in last of Hay loads till about 3 PM Just after we finished a very strong storm of wind & rain Came up from South West </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 1902 it was very warm all day Henry took Mares & got them shod on front feet after storm was over 15 J & Henry worked with Wheel Scraper on Pickering Townline A got Horses Chief & Billy shod all around & got Harness fixed AM he & Henry worked the scraper PM W. Cooler & Cler I took Nancy & Susanna to Elias's AM & brought them home PM 16 Henry scuffled Mangels & Corn all day J & A mowed swail in Meadow & north of Orchard with Mower & Scythes & drew in rakings in Meadow W. very fine & Cool I took grist to Br S's PM 17 A & Henry worked Wheel Scraper on Townline AM Henry scuffled Potatoes & Corn J & A hoed Potatoes PM I brought home Oat Chop AM took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove & brought Barley Chop PM W. very very warm nearly 80 deg Showers went around PM getting Cooler towards evening rain last night 18 Henry helped Benj'n draw in hay all day J & A put Paris Green on Potatoes AM A hoed Mangels J & Nancy went to Markham & Called at Davids I got Mare Bonnie shod on front feet PM I & Nancy Called at Flavius AM he had a very bad spell last night, Pain in Bowels, they sent for Dr he is better again W. fine Cooler, Cler 19 Boys chored & filled 40 bags with Oats AM did not do much PM J went to Ceder Grove W. some rain last night drizzly awhile AM rained very heavy at times PM Cool & Cloudy tonight {second page} July 1902 Herman called a few minutes PM Sunday 20 Adeline Anne A Henry & Elias's went to Davids to dinner they went in our spring Waggon Our Mare Minnie & Elias's old Mare we were at home all day W. drizzly this Morning Cler awhile Cloudy again began to rain about 6 PM raining yet Cool 21 Boys Chored I took grist Chop to Br S's went to Ceder Grove AM W. drissly rain off & on all day 22 Boys hoed Mangels awhile then helped Benj'n pull wild Oats till noon A & Henry went to raising of sheep pen at NB's PM hoed Mangels after they came home I brought home Chop PM. W. very fine Cler day 23 J & Henry hoed Mangels Benj'n helped awhile they helped him pull Wild Oats A went to Toronto 98 Bus lbs Oats @ 51 cts per Bus I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM I took grist to Br S's PM W. warm a thunder shower after dinner not heavy another slight shower PM A Shank was here to dinner peddling fish 24 Boys hoed Corn AM they Cut Wheat PM drew in the swail hay 2 loads this evening I took 6 bags Oats & Mixed grain to Br S's & brought home load Chop AM took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine & Cler Herman & Henry Called PM. Our Creek is running the Pond is full. it has been nearly full all Summer it has been an exceptional summer for pasture 25 Boys finished Cutting & Shocking Wheat & began in Barley I & Susanna went to Markham PM W. fine Cler pretty warm East wind PM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 1902 26 Boys finished Cutting barley till shortly after 3 PM then they helped Benj'n pull wild Oats till about half past 4 when a heavy thunder storm went around south west it rained heavy here about 6 but no heavy thunder it was pretty warm today I went to Ceder Grove & brought some Chop home AM Sunday 27 at home Elias's were here to dinner J Adeline & Anne went to Herman's to dinner it was wet this Morning & looked like rain so they did not go to Meeting W. thunder Clouds in NW nearly all day it Came on about 3 PM a very heavy thunder storm & very heavy rain our Creek was running just a nice rivulet but it was full to the banks in about an hours time there was a heavy gust of wind 28 boys fixed up the grain shocks there were not very many down. The wheat is sprouting some A & Henry began to work at Benj'ns stable they are laying the floor with Bricks I went to Ceder Grove for a Barrel of salt PM Nancy went along as far as Flavius W. pretty warm, looks a little like More rain 29 J went to Stouffville & to Davids to dinner A worked at Benj'ns stable all day Henry hoed Corn all day I went to Markham to Dr AM got 2 Teeth pulled & Paid our Bill $16.25 W. very fine Cler day quite warm 30 Boys hoed Corn & laid down all the wheat shocks AM Henry helped NB's draw in hay PM J & A {second page} July 1902 Aug Fixed new Pinion into Binder & hoed Corn PM I brought home some Chop AM W. fine Cler A Shank was here to dinner Peddling fish 31 Boys hoed Corn awhile then helped Benj'n shock barley J Cut for Benj'n & Sherman helped us draw in Wheat with team PM we got it all in the barn till night 20 loads but we Could not load heavy the ground is soft W. very fine very warm looks a little like rain a few drops at dark I took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove AM got a shoe on mare Bonnie she travels well August 1 A & Henry worked Benj'ns Stables AM J raked Wheat stubble awhile A & Henry ganged in Wheat stubble awhile A & Henry ganged in Wheat stubble awhile A & Henry ganged in Wheat stubble PM I went to Ceder Grove for Bread AM I took Susanna to Elias's PM W. heavy rain last night very fine & Cler today I never saw our Creek running so nice & Cler on the 1st of August before 2 Boys put Paris Green on potatoes then we all laid down the barley shocks, we intend to draw in the barley but it was not dry so A & Henry helped Flavius draw in wheat with teams W. very fine warm & Cler Sunday 3 at home Henry Susanna & Anne went to Peter Reesor's to dinner W. Cloudy this Morning Clered up a very heavy storm Came up after dinner W. Cloudy this Morning Clered up a very heavy storm Came up after dinner heavy rain some few Hail, 4 Boys ganged in Wheat stubble AM </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Aug 1902 they all helped Benj'n draw in PM I went to see Saml Reesor about threshing this morning W. fine heard today that there was heavy hail on the 7 Con Markham, threshed the grain I went to Ceder Grove PM got the Globe it says there was a Cyclone struck St Catherines yesterday, nobody killed some buildings wrecked in the City none in the Country 5 Boys helped Benj'n draw in till nearly noon looked like rain then they all Came down in a hurry & shocked our field of barley got the last shock up when a very heavy shower of rain Came Cloudy & drissly rain awhile PM Davids Came to supper Elias's after supper had Ice Cream J went to Whitevale PM 6 A worked at Benj'n stable AM he helped then to draw dung PM Henry ganged AM J went to Claremont AM got a very good second hand Range Cooking stove @ $4.50, he began Cutting Oats north of Meeting house PM Henry shocked I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Enos Hoover's to dinner. Called at Davids W. very fine & Cool 7 A helped Benj'n draw dung AM J Cut Oats & Henry shocked AM then they all helped Benj'n draw in barly PM W. Cool Cler Cloudy PM a slight rain this evening I took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove AM 8 A helped Benj'n draw dung J & Henry fixed hogpen floor & Chored AM Sherman Came & they started to draw dung between Oat Shock rows PM {second page} Aug 1902 when it began to rain very very heavy about 1/2 past 2 then A & Henry worked at Benj'ns stables I went to Ceder Grove PM were out through all the rain, did not get very wet had Umbrella </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May 1902 June Then we all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Herman & Harvey Harvey had Whooping Cough Pre D Martin Jos Gingrich & Pre Martin Ramer Preached visitors after service. Pre Jos Wismer & wife C Burkholder & wife Deacon P Bauman Deacon J Nahrgang Pre D Martins Pre Amos Gingrich S Brubaker & S Hurst from Wayne Co Ohio & Elias & Mary were here to supper W. Cloudy AM fine PM Hannah Shants & Becca Martin Came to stay all night 31 Deacon Levi Martin Called this Morning I & Nancy took Hannah Shants & Becca Martin to Br C's then we took Jos Wismer & wife Pre J Martin & wife from Ind Widow Culp from Ind & Called awhile at AB's then to Br N's to dinner then Br N took some & we took Martins & widow Culp to Johny Ramer's to supper then Called at U Drudges & at Isaac Reesor's then took them to Br S's to stay all night W. Cler pretty strong E wind at times Sunday June 1st I & Nancy & Susanna went to Meeting at Widemans sermon on St Luke 22 & 23 C by Bishop F Rittenhouse & Bishop J Martin suitable for Celebration of Lords Supper we went to Davids to dinner W. a slight shower this Morning Cler today A Adeline & Anne were in Meeting too J & A went to Whitevale yesterday & traded our old Top Buggy to B Ellison {second page} June 1902 1902 for a new Top Buggy we gave $60.00 B{illegible} Henry went to Meeting with NB's Boys 2 Boys drew rails & fenced off about 1 1/2 Acres in Pasture South of house it is so rank that the Cows Cannot eat it all Menno Burkholder brought Pre Martin Ramer awhile AM & Johny Reesor & David Reesor's brought Pre A Rittenhouse & wife & Henry Honsberger & wife awhile PM W. very warm 3 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona sermon on St Mat 7 C by Pre Isaac Rittenhouse & Pre Martin Ramer & Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse went to Henry Boyen's to dinner Boys scuffled Mangolds & Chored W. very warm a fine shower last night Some More towards evening Peace is now Proclaimed in South Africa the Boers agree to lay down their Arms and Surrender Henry sheared our 3 Ewes today they did not wash them J & A went to Claremont yesterday & brought one of Graham Bro Stallions to stand here for service. Montana Chief, we get pay for Board & Managing 4 Henry scuffled Mangels & Corn A got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM we Killed 4 of our Pigs & Flavius brought 5 & we helped him Kill them PM W. pretty warm . Cler 5 A went to Toronto 4 Pigs & Flavius went with him with 5 Pigs, he got $9.40 Some of Flavius </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/62895f3e5ca7617df61ef506b5f008db.pdf 138311480b60547575a944348a436ad3 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c07c94a0796bc915209fff9c15bd3939.pdf 420a415730a22b71a42f2eb4d8bc60c4 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a5f531266a84f71e453f6373f7c0a46a.pdf 71aa7b4f3bc75cd4dcbf56b4120db412 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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Mary Agnes "Aggie" Cooper Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1889. 5c. Diary M O N A R C H Exercise Book WHAT WE HAVE WE'LL HOLD! Reproduced by permission of Messrs Henry Graves & Co. Limited of London the Owners of Picture and Copyright The Copp. Clark CO Limited TORONTO </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> FROM WM. GOLLAND, GENERAL STOREKEEPER CONCORD, ON{tario?} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1899 Sat July 22nd - Fine day. Cool, we were at home all day. Sun July 23rd - Fine day. Uncle and Aunties at morning service. Aunt Willie and I at afternoon church. Mr and Miss Passmore also Mr Luinn here Mon July 24 - Fine and very warm, Annie and Lizzie here for tea. I went home with them in the evening. Tue July 25 - Fine and very warm, Rained a little in the afternoon. Lizzie here all afternoon. Wed July 26 - Very hot, I took a basket of peas to Mr. Teasdales. Aunt Mattie and I went to see Mary Charlton in the evening. Then I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur July 27 - Fine day and cool, I went out to spend the afternoon with Miss Farr, Annie and Auntie at Miss Edeys Fri July 28 - Fine day, Aunt Nellie and I went to Mr. Smellies bush in the evening, to look at thinble Berries. Sat July 29 - Fine day, rather hot breeze. Annie Lizzie and Austin Robinson here in the evening, turned cool. Sun July 30 - Fine day but dreadful wind. Aunties walked to Church in the morning. T. Smeltzer and wife here to spend the day, aunt Nellie and I went to the Passmorses for tea. The rest could not go. Mon July 31 - Fine daym Uncle and T. Farr away all day, Mr and Ms. Farrell & Mr and Mrs. Farrel Jory also, Annie and Charlie Teasdale here to spend evening. Tue Agu 1st - Fine day. T. & S. Farr, also, Ella and Hilda here to tea. I went up to Mary's in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Aug 2nd- Fine day, we were at home all day. I did not go to prayer meeting Thur Aug 3rd-Fine day, warmer. We were all at home. Fri Aug 4th- Fine and pretty warmer. We were all at home. Sat Aug 5th-Ma went to Toronto, I went to Pa's to stay with the girls. T. Farr here all night. Sun Aug 6th- Very Cool, Mr and Mrs Reive also Miss Trueman here to spend the day, I went for a drive in the evening. Mon Aug 7-Fine day a little cool. (Civic Holiday) Mr, Mrs. and Miss Gibson here for tea. Tue Aug 8-Fine and a little warmer T. Farr drove Aunties to Toronto, Uncle was poorly all day. Mick is away. Annie Lizzie and Annie Mason here in the evening Wed Aug 9-Fine day, I went to Prayer Meeting. T. Farr here Thur Aug 10- Fine day. we were at home. Rained a little Fri Aug 11- Fine and very hot. Mick came back. T Farr left. I was up at Mrs. Passmores to a quilting Sat Aug 12- Fine and extremely warm. T. Farr came out. Aunt Nellie went over to Pa's Ma went to her mothers as Mary is worse, I went to Pas to stay all night. Aunt M, went home with T.F. to stay over night. Sun Aug 13 Very cool, I came home and got ready for church in the morning. Annie and I went to Fisherville in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Aug 14th- I came home in the morning. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went to Mr. Farrellsin the evening. Tue Aug 15- Fine day moderately cool, Aunt Lizzie and Bessie here to spend the day. Wed.Aug 16- Fine day Pa's are Thrashing, Mrs Sinclair and Mrs Fraser and Jack here to spend the day. Thurs Aug 17- Fine but warmer. We had the Thrashing machine, John Stewerson here yesterday for tea. Fri Aug 18- Very warm day. Mary here for tea, We went over to Mas in the evening. Sat Aug 19- Mary Charlton died early this morning. I went over to Pas to stay with the girls all day. In the evening we drove out to Thornhill to hear The Band {added next to the date: finished harvest} Sun Aug 20- Extremely warm The past two day's, We did not go to church, Pa and the girls here, Wille & Mary here in the evening. Mrs Dean & major called also T & S Mon Aug 21- Very warm, high wind and dusty. Aunt Mattie was at Pa's all day. We went to Mary Charltons funeral Tue Aug 22- Fine day, cool, Uncle and Aunt Mathie went to Mr. Farr's for tea, The Misses Page called, Marry Annie and Lizzie here for crabs in evening Wed Aug 23- Fine day. Tom & Sara Farr came in the evening and remained, I went to Prayer meeting in evening Thurs Aug 24- Fine day, we bought our tomatoes. 25c. basket. Tom and Uncle away all day. We went over to Pa's in The evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Aug 25- Pretty warm, Uncle and Sarah went for a drive. Tom and Sarah went home in evening. C. Teasdale brought crabapples, made latsup Sat Aug 26-Warm day. We were at home all day. Sun Aug 27- Aunt Nellie fell and sprained her ankle. Aunt Mattie and I at church then went to Mr Farr's to spend the day. I went Presbypterian Church in the afternoon at Thornhill. Mon Aug 28-Fine day, Uncle and Aunt Mattie went out to Farrs in the evening. Tue Aug 29. Very warm, I went up to Mary's in afternoon Uncle and Aunt Mattie went for a drive, Mr and Mrs Passmore called in the evening. Wed. Aug 30- Fine but very warm, I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur Aug 31- Very warm. Mary here for tea. I went past way home with her. Annie and Clara Teasdale came and brought us a few plumbs it rained. Fri Sept 1 Rained heavily nearly all day, first rain since June; We were at home. Sat Sept 2- Fine day, warm. We drove to Toronto got peaches. Sun Sept 3- Fine day windy. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at church. T & S Farr here all day. I went to church in the afternoon. Pa's here in eve. Mon Sept 4- Fine day, cold Auntie went to Thornhill in the afternoon. T.Farr here for tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Sept 5- Rained in the morning. Aunt Mattie and Uncle went to Mr Farells then to Thornhill Wed Sept 6- Lovely day. I went to The Exhibition with Willies, stay the fire works. Uncle drove down Thur Sept 7- Fine day a little cold. Mr Passmore here for tea. Aunt Mattie and I at Mrs Teasdales in the evning, Rained a little. Fri Sept 8- Fine day, we were at home all day. Sat Sept 9- Fine day cool, Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Thornhill in the afternoon, Uncle and I went to Mr Fasse in the evening and to the Ice Cream Social at Mr Pearsons. Sun Sept 10- Fine day, Aunt Nellie and Uncle at Church in The morning;Uncle,Aunt Mattie and I in the afternoon, Ms Smith here for tea and Aunt Mattie and I went in the evening again. Mon Sept 11- Warmer day, rained a little, Pa's here in eveng Tue Sept 12- Fine day, T. Farr here for dinner. Aunt Mattie went out to call at Mrs Gibsons. Then she and Uncle were at Mr Farr's for tea:- Aunt Neliie at Fisherville W.A Meeting. Wed Sept 13- Cold and windy-: Mr Gibson called I went to {diarist wrote ice this a.m above} Prayer Meeting and Aunt Mattie and Pa's, Thur Sept 14- Fine but cold. Uncle took us to W.A Meeting at Mrs L. Keffers I called at Aunt Nancy's in the afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri Sept 15- Fine and cool, Aunt Nellie and Mattie went to Toronto, the Live Smith here in afterneoon. Uncle and I went to the Eckardt Concert but were disappointed Sat Sept 16- Fine day warm,Lizzie and Annie here, Sun Sept 17- Fine and very warm; I went to church in the afternoon and Tom and Sarah Farr here for tea. Mon Sept 18- Fine day a little cooler. Uncle and Auntie went to Mr Farr in the afternoon. Tues Sept 19- Fine day cool, we were at home all day. Wed Sept 20- Fine and cold, We went to Harvest Home Services at Thornhill in the evening. Thur Sept 21- Fine day but cold. Annie and Charlie Teasdale here in afternoon. Charlie also Miss Passmore in eve Fri Sept 22- Fine day cool, Men at Mr Clarks thrashing. Sat Sept 23- Very heavy frost last night. Aunt Jennie and Lizzie Smellie here all day. Mary, Ma & girls for tea Sun Sept 24- Dull day rained heavily last night, Auntie and Uncle at morning church, in the afternoon we drove to church, rained heavily in aft.. Mon Sept 25- Rained a little, Aunt Nellie went to Toronto in afternoon train to help Aunt Jennie to pack, Tue Sept 26- Rained heavily all day , Uncle is poorly. Wed Sept 27- Fine day, we were at home all day. Thur Sept 28- Fine but cool, Annie called in the morning Fri Sept 29- Cold, Aunt Nellie came home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Sept 30-Very cold, showery. I called at Ma's in the morning. Uncle is poorly. I went to store in eveng.{evening} Sun Oct 1- Fine day but cold. Aunt Nellie and I drove to church in the morning. I went to Fisherville in the afternoon. T.Farr here for tea. Mon Oct 2-Fine day. I was picking beech nuts at the store in the eve Tue Oct 3. Fine day but cold. I went to Toronto, met Auntie got my tooth filled. Wed Oct 4- Rained a little in the evening, Aunt Nellie and I at Ma's for a while in the afternoon. Thur Oct 5- Fine day a little warmer, Mr Gibson called also Mrs Nelles. Mr and Mrs Botham came, Aunt Mattie arrived home. Fri Oct 6 Fine day, Uncle & Mr Botham went to Markham Fair, Auntie and Mrs Botham went to Miss Farrs then to the Induction in the evening. I went to a quilting at Mrs Keys. Sat Oct 7- Fine day and warm. Mr Botham left Annie and Lizzie here picking Beech nuts. Sun Oct 8- Uncle and Aunt Mattie at morning church I went in the afternoon T & S . Farr here all day. Rained in the evening. Mon Oct 9: Rained a little in the morning, We were at home all day. Tue Oct 10. Fine, warm, but foggy, started house. cleaning. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Oct 11- Fine day and warm, I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Auntie at Pa's in the evening. Thur Oct 12. Fine day, Baking for the tea Party. Uncle and Aunt Nellie up at Maple Fri Oct 13- Fine day. We went to the tea meeting. Sat Oct 14. Rained in the afternoon. T. Farr here for dinner. We went to the Social in the evening Sun Oct 15 Fine day. T Farr here also Willie and Mary and Annie and Lizzie here, we had ducks. We went to church in the evening Mon Oct 16. Beautiful day, warm. We went to Mary Watson for tea. Tue Oct 17 We finished cleaning dining rooom and parlour, men finished bringing in the roots Rained in the afternoon Wed Oct 18 Dull day but did not rain. Annie and I at Mr Teasdale for tea then to Prayer Meeting. T Farr here for dinner and tea. Thur Oct 19 Fine day. "Thanksgiving Day". Our people at Wood Bridge Fair. Lizzie here for the afternoon. Fri Oct 20th Fine day, colder. Annie picked our apples & Clara Teasdale also Miss Porter called in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs Charlton also Mr & Mrs Keys also Mrs McDonalds here for tea Sat Oct 21 -Fine day, cold I went picking beech, nuts. Sun Oct 22 - We went down to Toronto Junction. Rained heavily all the way home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Oct 23 Rained all morning. T Farr still here. Eddie and Ida Clarke here for a while in afternoon. Tue Oct 24-Fine day warm, Mr Riddell and Will here putting down the kitchen floor. We went to Thornhill to Mrs Browns. Wed Oct 25- Fine day, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I drove to Toronto. I received money $191.75 The Contingent left Toronto for South Africa. {starting on the 25 to the 28 Aggie wrote the wrong day and wrote the correct one to cover it} Thur Oct 26 Fine day. We were at home all day. Fri Oct 27- Auntie went to the Opera to hear Shaul Rhee{?}{written between lines}. Rained all day heavily, Annie hear for tea. Sat Oct 28- Rained, Mr Passmore here for dinner. Sun Oct 29-Fine day, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at church. I went to the Presby pterian Church, Mr McCary preached. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Mr Passmores to tea. Mon Oct 30- Fine day and warm. Annie and I called Mrs Keyes and had tea at Mary's. Tue Oct 31- Fine day. Mr and Mrs Passmore also Miss Passmore here to tea. "Halloween" Wed Nov 1- Fine day and much colder. Elsie Tisdale also Annie and Lizzie here. We went to Prayer Meeting. Thur Nov 2- Fine day, cold. we cleaned our back kitchen, I went up to Mary's for basket of radishes. Fri Nov 3- We brought in our Wood Stove, Lizzie came to stay all night. Rained at night. Sat Nov 4- Rained a little in the morning. I went to Mrs Borwns for my hat. Lizzie went home in the evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Nov 5th- Fine day rather dull, Uncle and Auntie went to church, Uncle and I went in the afternoon. Mon Nov 6- Fine day, We were at home all day, Aunties went up to Willies in the evening. Thur Nov 7- Fine day. Mrs Passmore and Dorothy here in the afternoon. Uncle Pa and Willie out at Victoria Square. Aunt Nellie at W. A Meeting Wed Nov 8 Fine day very mild the Misses Wilcars called in the afternoon. I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Thur Nov 9 Fine day. Aggie Dalziesh and Mr Campbell married. W. A Meeting here. 27 visitors here and four of ourselves, 31 in all collection $4.50 Fri Nov 10 Fine day a little colder, Aunt Nellie went to Toronto, Johnny Charlton killed. Sat Nov 11 Snowed a little nearly all day. Aunt Nellie and Helen and Florence came. Sun Nov 12 Very heavy frost, cold but fine all day. Uncle Florence and Helen went to church. T & S Farr here. Mon Nov 13 Fine day, warmer. Fred Farr here for dinner Tom here for tea. Johnny Charlton buried. Tue Nov 14 Fine day. Fred Farr took our Turkey 12 for $14.50 at rate of Gobblors $1.25 hens for $100. Uncle took the girls for a drive. Nelson & Annie here. Wed Nov 15 Fine day mild. We went out to a W.A meeting at Mrs Gibsons </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur Nov 16 - Uncle took the girls and I out to Sarahs to stay until Saturday Fri Nov 17 - Fine mild day, I went up to Library Sat Nov 18 - Damp but mild, Uncle came to Thorhill in the evening for me. Mrs, Dean and Lydia here for tea. Sun Nov 19 - Dull day but did not rain. Uncle and I walked to Fisherville. We all went to Thornhill in the evening. Mon Nov 20 - Fine day and mild Aunt nellie at Mrs. Froyers quilting for W. W. Aunt Mattie and I went over to Ma's in evening. Tue Nov 21 - Fine day, we were at home, Annie and Lizzie here in the evening. Wed Nov 22 - Fine day. I went to Prayer Meeting Thur Nov 23 - Fine mild day. Uncle in Toronto, Aunt Nellie at Mary's, Uncle and Aunt Mattie went out to Mr. Farr's Fri Nov 24 - Fine day. We were at home all day. Sat Nov 25 - Fine day but dull. Uncle in Toronto. I walked out to Mr. Farrs to see Florence Nightingale, she and Tom brought me home. Sun Nov 26 - Fine day. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Church in the morning. I went to Fisherville in the afternoon. Uncle Mattie at Church in eve. Mon Nov 27 - Fine day and mild. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went out to Mr. Reives for tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Nove 28,- Fine day, very mild, T.Farr called in the afternoon <pre> {Diarist wrote this between the lines "Mrs Baldwin here, Ms Drusy here to tea.} </pre> Wed Nov 29- Fine day, I went to Prayer Meeting in the eve. Thur Nov 30- Fine day and mild we were at home all day. Fri Dec 1st- Fine day very mild, We were at Pa's {trying?} a comforter. Sat Dec 2nd- Rained a little in the afternoon, Aunt Mattie and I walked out to Thornhill, Mick left to night. Sun Dec 3rd- Fine day, Uncle and Auntie went to church and then to Farrs to spend the day,: I went to M. church to Pa's for dinner, Fisherville in the afternoon. Annie and Lizzie here for tea. Mon Dec. 4-: Fine and decidedly colder. Aunties and I went to Toronto. Aunt Mattie and I remained in Toronto, had a telephone message from Whitty; Mr Botham here all night. Tue Dec,5th- Aunt Mattie left early for Whitty, I went to Aunt Lizzies for dinner{home} in the 2.40 car, Mr Botham took Peter home. Light our coal stove; {Ineligible} working in house Wed Dec. 6th- Fine day but very cold, I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Thur Dec 7th- Fine day a little milder. We butchered got all done. Sold Turkerys. 10 hens for 9. Fri Dec 8th- Fine day, made our standing pies, Annie here all morning, Annie Teasdale here we walked to Thornhill, Lizzie here all night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Dec 9- Fine day but colder. Mr and Mrs Farrel here for tea. Sun Dec 10-: Fine a little milder. Our people at morning church. I went to Fisherville in the afternoon. Mon Dec 11- Rained heavily all day, John Churctus{?} Sale. Tue Dec,12- Fine but very windy and muddy, We were over at Pa's butchering. Wed Dec 13- Fine with the exception of little snow flurries, Ms Clankes butchering, I went to Prayer Meeting, Froze up quiet clean. Thur Dec 14-Stormy day, Uncle at Thornhill bought T. Farr here for dinner, Aunt Nellie went to W.A. Meeting at Mrs Troyers, The girls and myself, went to the Social, Very stormy coming home, {Masonie?} supper at Thornhill, Uncle there Fri Dec 15- Fine day very cold but most of our hens in, Uncle took me to Thornhill to change my Library, Miss Duncan brought us a few. Sat Dec 16- Fine day much wilder, Pa's called here in the afternoon, in the sleigh, Sun Dec 17- Very mild thawing the bit of snow off, I went to Church in the afternoon, Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I went to Thornhill in evening. Mon Dec 18- Fine day, we were at home all day, Tue Dec 19- Fine day, mild but a little sticky. Willie called in the morning </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Dec 20 Fine day. J. Farr called in the morning. Aunt Mattie came home on the 2.40 car. Pa's killed their turkeys, I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur Dec 21-Fine and mild, a little muddy. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I went out to help to dress the church. Fri Dec 22 Fine mild day, Willie here cutting feed, Mary came for tea. Annie & Lizzie called in the afternoon. Uncle and Aunt Nellie went to Thornhill in eve. Sat Dec 23 Fine mild day. We went out to help to dress the church in the afternoon. Sun Dec 24 Rained a little in the morning, Uncle {diarist put symbol for and} Aunt Nellie went to church, It came a little snow, turned colder, Annie and Lizzie called in the afternoon. We all went to Willies for tea. Sun Dec 25 Xmas Day, We all spent the day at Pa's. It is very cold and frozen clear. Tue Dec 26 Fine day and very cold Annie and Lizzie came here. Wed Dec 27 Very cold, Lizzie here all day. I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening Thur Dec 28 Fine but very cold, Tom and Sarah here for tea Fri Dec 29 Fine but very cold. We went down to Mr Teasdale to skate. Zero Weather Uncle {diarist put symbol for and} Auntie went to G.Clarth. Sat Dec 30 Fine day below zero. Uncle & Tom went to Weston. Sun Dec 31 Cold day. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at church, I went to church in the afternoon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>New Year 1900.</h2> MonJan 1st. New Years Day.Fine and a little warmer. Pa's family also Tom and Sarah here to spend the day. Tue Jan 2- A little stormy, just light snow, I went down to Ms Teasdales to skate, We had coffee and cake afterwards, beautiful evening Wed Jan 3- Fine day, I went out to Thornhill in the morning, left my skates to be sharpened, Went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Thur Jan 4- Uncle took Aunt Nellie out to Thornhill to stay a few days at Miss Farr, We went down to Ms Teasdale to skate, Beautiful night about 13 on ice Fri Jan 5- Fine day very mild Auntie called at Ms Calarks also at Pa's in the afternoon, Pa and the girls came over in the evening , Ma is at her Mothers. Sat Jan 6- Fine day very mild, Uncle went out to Thornhill to bring Aunt Nellie home, I went down to skate in the evening. Sun Jan 7- Rained a little quite muddy, Uncle and Aunt Mattie went to church in the morning and Aunt Nellie and Uncle at night. I went over to Ma's for a little while in the afternoon Mon Jan 8- Fine day frozen up clean again, Aunt Lizzie and {Lnaud?} spent the day here, The girls and I went to skate in the evening. about a dozen on the ice </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Jan 9- Fine day. David spent the day here. Mr Gibson here for tea, I went skating in the evening about 23 out Wed Jan 10- Fine day, Annie and Clara Teasdale also, Annie Cooper here for tea, We all went to prayer meeting Thur Jan 11- Very disagreeable East wind, followed by snow at night. Mrs McElroy and Ma here for tea, T. Farr called Fri Jan 12- Fine day. Some cutters out, snow is very light, I went up to Willies in the morning, Thomas and Libbis Cook also Pa's all here for tea, Sat Jan 13- Snowed nearly all day, I went down to Mary Watsons in the afternoon Sun Jan 14- Snowed nearly all day, Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Church, We were all over at Pa's for tea, Mon Jan 15- Fine day untill evening it snowed heavily I walked out to Thornhill had tea at Ms Farr our people came out in the evning Tue Jan 16- Fine day good sleighing we went out to Ms {Halziels?} to a Social, beautiful evening. Wed Jan 17- Fine day a little colder, Morris Botham came. I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening Thur Jan 18- Fine day untill evening it rained a little We had a few of the church people to tea Fri Jan 19- Mild day, Uncle took Jennie Edey home in the evening, Snow going. Sat Jan 20- Rained a little, turned a little colder, snow nearly all gone, I was at Watsons for tea Evans took the Colt away </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Jan 21- Fine day frozen up clean, Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Mrs Fasse for tea, and at church in the evening, Aunt Nellie and I at Church in afternoon frozen up clean. Mon Jan 22- Fine day but sloppy, I walked to Thornhill Uncle and Aunt Nellie went to see Aunt Elizabet Tue Jan 23- Fine day, very sloppy, untill evening it started to freez, Nellie called in the morning, Uncle was away with J. Farr all day, brought Oysters home. Wed Jan 24- Very strong east wind and storming a little, We were at home all day. Thur Jan 25- Mild and Thawing again untill evening it turned cold, Uncle took Aunt Mattie to W.A meeting at Miss wilcox; I went up to Willies to stay all night. Friday Jan 26- Very cold and blowing all day, I came home from Nellies in the afternoon. Sat Jan27- Fine day a little milder, Lizzie was here for tea Annie and I went skating, Aunt Mattie over at Pa's in the evening. Uncle at Thornhill. Sun Jan 28- Snowed for a little in the morning . Uncle and Aunt Nellie went to church, Blustery in the afternoon, very cold at night we went to church Mon Jan 29- Fine day but ectremely cold, Pa's Thrashing. I walked out to Thornhill in the afternoon. Some cutters out but mostly buggies. Tue Jan 30- Very cold & windy. Thrashed untill 3 0 clock </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Jan 31- Fine day but very cold. Uncle and Aunt Nellie went out to Mr Farr for tea, I went to Prayer Meeting Thur Feb 1.- Fine but as cold as ever. Aunt Nellie went up to call on Mrs Passmore. Fri Feb 2nd- Fine and cold, I was down at Mr Teasdale for tea, Uncle and Aunt Mattie out at Ms Farr, Auntie remained for a few days. Sat Feb 3rd- Fine and a little milder, Uncle went away with T. Farr in the afternoon. Sun Feb 4 ;Snowed all day, made moderately good sleghing. We were over at Ma's for dinner. Mon Feb 5- Fine day, I went up to Marys to stay all night, J.Farr here for tea. Uncle and Aunt Nellie went to Farr for Aunt Mattie, moderately cold. Tue Feb 6- Snowed a little last night, made sleighing very good, I came home in the afternoon. Ms Nelles and Ms Gallanough called Uncle and Aunt Nellie and I went to the Social at Mr Bracks. Wed Feb 7.- Fine day, I went out to Thornhill, I got a ride most of the way; Aunt Mattie over at Pa's for tea, Thur Feb 8. Rained most of the day, the water quiet high, Fri Feb 9.- Cleared up and froze, Tom and Sarah here for tea, Lizzie came over to stay all night, Sat Feb 10.- Lizzies here all day; Ida Clarke here for tea, Auntie and I went to call at Miss Duncans </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Feb 11th- Beautiful day, Thawing a little, Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I went to Church, Tom, Sarah and Miss Willmorth here to spend the day. Mon Feb 12- Mild day, We went out to Ma Farr in the evening rained in the evening. Tue Feb 13- Snowed a little but not enough for sleighing. We were at home all day. Wed Feb 14- Fine day a little colder, Uncle took us all out to the Social at Ms Gibsons, made Thur Feb 15- We were at home all day, a little blustery. Feb Fri 16- Fine day, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I went out to Ms Welshs for tea. Annie called in the afternoon Sat. Feb.17th- Fine day, Pa, Ma, and the girls here for tea. Sun Feb.18- Fine day, I went to Church in the afternoon Uncle, Aunt Mattie & I went to church in evening Mon Feb 19.- Fine day a little colder, Ms Welshs, Mr Morgans and Mr Farr also Pas here for tea Tue Feb 20- Fine day, Tom Farr and Uncle away all day. Aunt Mattie went home with J. in the evening Wed Feb 21- Very stormy at night we went out to the Gaphaphone Concert in the evening. Thur Feb 22- Snowed all day very heavy and wet, two men brought T. Farr here horse here. Mr Fred Farr died Fri Feb 23- T. Farr here for dinner, I called Pas in the afternoon , I went out to the library towards evening, I drove out with Tom. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Feb 24th- Snowed and rained a little all day, Our pepole went to Mrs Farral funeral; Lizzie here in the afternoon turned very cold at night; Sun Feb 25- Extremely cold very high wind our people went out to church in the morning, T. Farr here for tea. Mon Feb 26th- Very cold, coldest day this winter, men cutting straw. Aunt Mattie came home, good sleighing. Tue Feb 27- Fine day a little milder, Tom Farr here for dinner. Wed.Feb 28- Snowed all day, Uncle and Aunt Nellie went out to Thornhill in the afternoon, I went over to Pa's Annie had some girls for tea, very snowy coming home. Thur Mar 1st- Snowing and blowing all day, J. Farr here for dinner Mrs Clarke and Willie here in the evening. Celebration of the relief of Vadysmith. Fri Mar 2nd- Blowing a little they say there is about 17 inches of snow, Tom Farr here for tea, Uncle and I driving. Sat Mar 3rd- Beautiful day, Sun shinning bright, but the snow is not packed, {Diarist puts "G. Cohonltons home" in between the lines}, We drove out to Thornhill then to Farrs, brought Hilda ans Florence home, then we drove up to Masys; home in the evening Sun Mar 4- Snowed a little all day, Uncle and Aunt Nellie went to church. Tom ad Sarah, here for dinner. Mon Mar 5-,,,Fine day bur rather cold; J. Farr and Uncle went to Toronto with a load. Tue Mar 6- Drifted our lane up last night had to make a road {thaw?} the field, rained a little </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Mar.7th- Fine day good sleighing, I went to prayer meeting in the evening Thur Mar 8- Fine day, Aunt Nellie went up to Willies, I went out to the convention, Aunt Mattie went out to Ms Farrs for tea also lunch. Fri Mar 9th- Rained a little in the evening, Sara Farr also Hilda and Horance here all day, I went out to the convention in the evening, very wild. Sat Mar 10- Fine day much colder, Mrs Troyes and Elsie here for tea, Annie and Lizzie here in the afternoon, Ms Gibson called, Willies little girl born this a.m about three o'clock, Uncle and I went to Thornhill in the evening, Sun Mar 11- Tom, Howard, Howard and Lily farr here, H. and Lily remained until Tuesday, cold day Mon Mar 12- Cold day good sleighing, we had a few friends here for tea, Tue Mar 13- Fine day, Aunt Nellie went to Toronto, the Farrs went home, we called at Wellies in the afternoon, Auntie called at Ms Whites and Ms Passmores, Uncle brought a new horse {Diarist puts symbol for 'and'} we drove out to Thornhill in the afternoon cut our changes for Massnalde in evening Wed Mar 14-: Fine day, I went to prayer meeting in evening Thur Mar 15-: Cold day. Auntie was out missionary collecting Annie, and I went for a drive, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri. Mar.16th Cold day, good sleighing. I went up to Ms Smellies to a party about thirty there, a good time. Sat Mar 17- Stormy day, Aunt Nellie came home, T. Farr here for tea, Sun Mar 18. Snowed a little Uncle Aunt Mattie and I at Ms Farrs for tea and went to church in the evening Aunt Mattie remained. Mon Mar 19- Fine day until evening it rained a little, Mr A, and, T.Farr. called Aunt Nellie called at Willies I called at Miss Duncans ans Ms Teasdales un eve Tue Mar 20,- Tom and Sarah brought Auntie home, I walked to Thornhill in afternoon, roads sloppy, & T. Farr here, I went to prayer meeting in the evening. Thur Mar 22- Fine day, roads sloppy, we were all at home. Fri Mar 23- Fine our field getting watery, Tom Farr brought or took Aunties out to church, Uncle and I went Ms Malloys with the sleigh loads the might of Bowes Party Sat Mar 24- Fine day, we were at home all day, Sun Mar 25- Fine but roads bad water over the road in some places, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at morning and afternoon service, Aunt M, and I at Pa's in the evening; Lizzie here for tea. Charlie Marse died. Mon Mar 26- Fine day I went up to Willies Aunt ie went to home {In between lines, diarist wrote"started to hold school in the hall,} Tue Mar 27- Fine day, I came home, and went to a Party at Ms Forbes in the evening, Thur Mar 22- Fine day, roads sloppy, We were all at home, Fri Mar 23- Fine our field getting watery, Tom Farr brought or took Aunties out to church, Uncle and I went to </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed Mar 28th Fine and warm, I went up to Willies in the Buggy cart {?}- Our people saw a Robin at Eglinton. Morning, Uncle and Auntie went to the the funeral. Thur Mar 29" Fine and mild, snow going rapidly, Tim and one of our hens started laying for the first. Sarah Farr here for tea, Mary and baby at Pa's. Fri Mar 30th Fine day but muddy water over the road, Ma and the girls poorly{?}. Uncle and I went out to Church in the evening. Buggy went down lane. first Sat Mar 31st Fine day. We were at home all day. Tim Farr and John Crury{?} called in the morning Sun Apr 1st "April Fool Day." Uncle and I went to church started using our five pound tea, in the morning, uncle went over to pas in evening. Mon Apr 2nd Robins and Black birds here, Raine a little, we were at home all day, Tue Apr 3rd Fine day snow gathering away nicely, winter not over. The road now; Tim and Sarah and little Ada called in the afternoon, Annie called in eve. I have got the German Measels. Old school down, Wed Apr 4th Fine day, Uncle out at Thornhill in afternoon Annie went to Toronto, One of Turkeys layed, Thurs Apr 5- Fine dy, roads dry, our lane very muddy- I am better walked as far as Pa's Fri Apr 6- Aunt Nellie and I went to Toronto, H{?} came a little shower at noon Sat Apr 7- Fine day, I called at Lucy Bowrs' {?} and at Marys in afternoon, her and Mrs Gibson called Sun Apr 8- Fine out cold, roads dry, Aunt Nellie is poorly Aunt M still in Toronto, Uncle & I at morning Church, then I went to Fisherville in afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon Apri 9th- Fine but cold, I went down to Miss Allans in afternoon Tue Apr 10- Fine day. Aunt Mattie came home, Mrs Teasdale and Annie, also T Farr here for tea, {Diarist puts symbol for 'and'} stayed all night Wed Apr 11th- Fine but had rained a little last night, Uncle and I went up to Mary Chapmans for tea, Thur Apr 12th- Fine but dull {Diarist puts symbol for 'and'} still cold, Lizzie here and stayed all night. Fri Apr 13- Good Friday, Pa, Ma, and the girls here for dinner, Annie, Lizzie and I at Ms Teasdales, Sat Apr 14- Fine day, Teasdales girls, Annie {Diarist puts symbol for 'and'} Lizzie here for tea, also J.Farr, roads dry again Sun Apr 15- Beautiful day, warmer, Uncle and Aunt Nellie went to church. Then Uncle and I went to Fisherville in afternoon Mon Apr 16- Fine day and warm, We moved our stove out in the morning; "Easter Monday" we went to Pa's for the day. Teasdales girls {Diarist puts symbol for 'and'} Miss Porter here for tea, rained all night Tue Apr 17- Rained a littlr all day, We quilted our quilt, J.Farr and Uncle at Blairville Fair. Wed Apr 18- Fine but very warm. Mary and the baby here here all day; Annie Teasdale and I went to call on the Miss {Sindes?} came thunder and lightning and a little rain at night Thur Apr 19- Fine day a little colder, we cleaned our chamber, put in a little lettuce {Diarist puts symbol for 'and'} Radish Fri Apr 20- Fine {Diarist puts symbol for 'and'} warm, Aunt Mattie and I walked out to Thornhill, called at Mrs {Chasetone?} on the way home. We washed for home {Illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat apr 21-Fine day I went over to Pa's in the afternoon cattle went away. Sun apr 22-Rained last night, Uncle and {aunt?}{Name?} at curch Tom and Sara Farr here all day. Mon apr 23- Fine day we cleaned the cellar; and we went to Miss allans in The afternoon; we got our Maple syrup, I went {next?} to Pa's in the eve Tue apr 24-Fine day we cleaned uncles room&spare room Wed apr 25- Fine, Ma, auntie and {Aggie?}in {Toronto?}{Place?}{our?}lime for {something}. I went to prayer meeting Thur apr 26-Fine & warm the{y} started to paint upstairs hall; and in afternoon aunt {name?} and I went to W.A meeting at Mrs {Laoss}. Fri apr 27-Fine day. I went to miss allans for my dress in afternoon $9.62 in all. Sat apr 28- Fine and warm finished painting I went up to call at Mary's In evening she was away. Sun apr 29- Fine day and very warm, Uncle, aunt {name?} at morning church. I went to {Fisherville?} in afternoon wore my new dress. Uncle and aunt {name?} at church in the evening & and at Mr Fairr for tea Mon apr 30th- Fine but very windy,mary {wasn't?}up to{?} her father who was sick, cleaned {our?} parlor. Tue may 1st Fine but colder. Uncle and aunt {name}c went to mr {name} andfuneral. Wed may 2-Fine and cool. very{dusty?}. I went to pray {sr?} meeting, cleaned kitchen. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Thur May 3- Fine very cold. We have finished home cleaning, with the exeption of dining room. Aunt Mattie went to {Thornhill?} for duck eggs. Fri May 4- Put our garden in, came a few fluriees of snow very cold, aunt Mattie and I went up to mary's in the evening. Sat May 5- Fine day but cold, heavy frost and ice at {nights}, Lizzie and annie here for tea we went to the bush for wild flowers Sun May 6- Fine day cold,Willie & Mary down to spend the day, Uncle and aunt mattie at morning church, I went to Fisherville, Mr Passmore here for tea. Mon May{somthing crossed out under}7-Fine day a little warmer I went out to the Library, called at Lydia Deams & went to Mr Farrs for tea , they brought me home Tue May 8: Fine day until evening it came a little shower, aunties over at Pa's in the evening Wed May 9-Fine but cold Mr {name}{Man shot our dog?}{smaller writing under the margin} I went to prayer meeting Thur May 10-Fine but cold,Uncle and aunt Nellie went to thornhill, in evening to class aunt Nellie remained, they were at at Maple in afternoon. Fri May 11th-Fine but cold. we were at home all day. Sat May 12-Fine day, a little warmer, Uncle went out for Aunt Nellie. Tom and Ella Farr here for tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun May 13 Men drawing gravel. Very hot and windy. Our people went to morning church;I went to Fisherville in the afternoon {diarist put symbol for and} to Thornhill in the evening. Mon May 14th :: Fine but dreadfully warm I went out to Lydia Deans for tea, Uncle bought Peter {Huff?} to fix the pump. I came home with him Tue May 15 Fine a little cooler. We were at home all day. Wed May 16 Fine and quiet cool again. I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. We kept {Mary's ?) old Mrs Gibson here for tea. Thur May 17 Fine and Cool we were above all day. Fri May 18 Fine day a little cool, David Smellie also Alice Shanklin and Mattie St Clair here to spend the day also Tom and Sarah here for tea. Sat May 19 Fine day. Tom Farr helping the men to hand gravel. Aunt Lizzie and Emma Morse came Sun May 20 Fine day. We had our Gobblor, Pa's family also Tom and Sarah Farr here to spend the day Mon May 21 Fine but windy. We were over at Pa's family to spend the day. The {Moses?} went home. Tue May 22 Fine and quiet warm. I went to Mr Teasdale for tea. Uncle and Aunt M went to Farr in the evening. Wed May 23rd Fine and very warm, cleaned our dining room did our Pineapples. I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. We have fifteen Turkeys. Thur May 24 Fine day roads very dusty. We spent the day out at Mr Farr, Aunt Mattie remained untill Sunday </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri May 25- "Fine day a little cooler Uncle out at Mrs Jim Woods {Illegible} Aunt Nellie went up to Willies in the evening. Sat May 26- :Fine day and warm {Diarist puts symbol for 'and'} Uncle went for Aunt Mattie and Sarah.,; Tom left today, Mercy. Willie and Miss {Sherran?} here for tea. Sun May 27- Lame a few drops of rain. Uncle Aunr M, and Sarah, to morinig church, I went to afternoon and Uncle, Aunt N. and Sarah in evening to E.R, Aunt Mattie and I went to Methodist. Mon May 28:- Fine and cool, Uncle and Sarah went to class, I went to change my book, Aunties called up at Mrs Passmores Tue May 29th:- Fine but cold ; Worthy Passmore here all morning, Uncle and I went for a drive. In the afternoon they went to W.A. at Mrs Gibson Ma. and girls here in evening. Wed May 30- Game a thunder shower, We were at Pa's for {in between lines diarist puts 'uncle had colt hicthed} tea. went to prayer meeting in the evening Thur M 31. Very. very warm. Annie. Lizzie and I walked out to Conformation. Aunt Mattie and I over at Pa's in the evening. Fri June 1st- Rained all afternoon and night, we were at home all day. Sat June 2- Fine but rained a little at night Annie and Lizzie here for tea. Uncle and Sarah went to Thornill in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun June 3- Fine and cool. Uncle, Sarah and Aunt Nellie at morning church, Uncle Aunt Nellie and I at Fisherville, Uncle, Sarah and Aunt Mattie at evening ch. Aunt N. {Diarist puts symbol for 'and'} I at Pa's Mon June 4- Fine day, We drove to Toronto home in the evening . We have 36 turkey in all Tue June 5- Fine day, Aunt Nellie at Ms Farrells for dinner {Diarist puts symbol for 'and'} at W.A in afternoon, Uncle, Aunties and Sarah at church meeting, I was at {Lebsas?} Wed June 6-Fine but warm Aunt Nellie and Uncle took Sarah to town, I was at prayer meeting Thur June 7- Cool with showers, we were at home untill evening. Uncle at Thornhill. Aunties as Ms Wheta and {Illegible}. I was at Willies "Ms Gav's called" Fri June 8- "Fine day Aunt Mattie went to Toronto. Aunt Elizabeth died, I was at Ms Teasdales in the evening, Uncle {Diarist puts symbol for 'and'} Auntie caleed at Ms Woods; T. Mcelroy here and {Illegible} Till Sat June 9 Fine very cool, John Cook. here in morning, I went over to Pa's, Auntie called at Mary's in the afternoon Uncle and I went down to Toronto in evening. Sun June 10- Fine and cool, Uncle and Auntie went to Carrville and to Church I went to Fisherville, Ma and the girls here in the afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mon June 11th- Fine day. Aunt Elizabeth was buried. I went out to the library in the evening. Uncle out cutting the lawn at Farrs Tue June 12- Fine day. we were at home. No person here {in between lines, diarist puts 'we got our soup'} Uncle and Auntie at Mrs McElroys for tea. Wed June 13. =Fine until evening it rained heavily all night Thur June 14- Fine day we were at home. Fri June 15- Fine day a little warmer, Aunt Jasmine and Uncle Sunellie came, Sat Jun 16- Fine day quiet warmer,Aunt Mattie came home in the evening car. Sun Jun 17- Fine day quiet warm, I went to afternoon church. {Illegible} went to {Illegible} in morning. Aunt M and Jennie went to church and Uncle went to Masonie Sermon at Thornhill M. E church Mon Jun 18- Fine day. Aunt Jennoe and Uncle went home I went to Thornhill in the evening to the library. and uncle went to hoe the potatoes. Tue June 19- Fine day warm, Uncle {diarist puts symbol for 'and'} Aunt N. went to Thornhill in the evening. I was at Mary's for tea, the gurls here in the evening. Wed June 20- Fine and wam, we all went to the Picnic at Thornhill Thur June 21- Aunt M, and uncle at W.A at Mr Wilsons Justin I went to Mary Watsons in evening the girls here in eve </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri June 22. Rained a little, Ms Watsons here for tea. Sat June 23- Fine day, Uncle and I went to Thornhill in the afternoon Aunt Nellie at Marys in eve Sun June 24- Fine quiet warm, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Ms Smellzers funeral. I went to Fisherville in afternoon and at night Uncle, Aunt M, and I went to Thornhill Mon June 25- Fine day we had green peas for the first I was at Pa's in the evening. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Masonie Supper. Tue June 26- Fine but very hot came a heavy thunder storm in afternoon Aunt N. at Pa's visiting with Aunt Nale. Wed June 27- Fine but very warm, Aunt Nale, Ma and Mary and baby here, also {Illegible} in eve Thur Jun 28. Fine day we were at home all day {in between lines diarist puts'went to W.A. meeting at Mrs Jangslaffs last thurday} Fri June 29- Fine day. rained a little in morning we went to an Ice Cream Social at Fisherville very cold in the evening. Sat June 30, Fine but still cold, T.Farr came home, Sun July 1, Cool day. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at church, I went to methodist ch, and Presley pterian, In evening went to Pa's bush and over to School house, Mon July 2- Fine day, T.Farr here for dinner Pas called. We went to Thornhill Pic-nic </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue July 3 Fine and warm, Aunt Nellie went to W.A Margaret and Alice came. Wed July 4 Rained a little extremely warm. We were over at Pa's for tea for breakfast, Uncle took the girls to Pine View and Auntie took them to meet the {car ?} Annie {diarist put symbol for 'and'} I here. Fri July 6 Very warm, Aunt Mattie at Mrs Baldwin's. I went out to Library in the evening. Sat July 7 Fine and turning cooler at home all day. Sun July 8 Very cool, Mr Albert Farr here all day. Mon July 9 Rained in the morning, Then we went to pick berries got about 10 quarts {cool ?} Tue July 10 Fine and cool, we were at home all day. walked to Thornhill in eve. Wed July 11 Fine day cool, Aunt Nellie and I went to pick berries. I went to Prayer Meeting in evening. Thur July 12 Picking berries. Very cool. T Farr here also Florance and Hilda, Aunt Teasdale for tea. Fri July 13 Fine day men {haying?} them. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went to see Robert Dean. I went up to Mary's Sat July 14 Fine day warmer men finished haying. Mary and baby here we went up there in eve. Sun July 15 Very hot. We all went to church in the evening. Sun July 16 Very hot Uncle and Aunt M at {Farwill?} rained in the afternoon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue July 17. Fine day at home all day. Very havy rain in the evening. Very warm Wed July 18, Fine day, Tom Farr here. men cut wheat Mr and Mrs Gibson called. I went to prayer meeting Thurs July 19- Fine day a little cooler; finished cutting wheat. went to Mr Gibsons for tea, Mary and I went to Mr Teasdale Fri July 20- Fine day, Auntie and I drove to Thornhill in the evening. Tom and Ella and Ada here Sat July 21, Fine day, Uncle was in town Sun July 22-: Fine and cooler, Mr and Mrs Reives and Matthew her. Matthew and I at church in afternoon Mon July 23- Fine but warm, T. Farr out here in evening. Tue July 24- Day of Picnic at Bonds Lake, Aunt Mattie the girls and I went, rained nearly all day. Aunt M. got word to go to Toronto Aunt Lizzie very sick Wed July 25- Rained a little in the morning, then warm I went to Prayer meeting in evening Thur July 26- Fine day cool I went picking berries in the morning, Men started cutting basley in the afternoon T. Farr out. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Fri July 27. Fine day we were at home, men cutting Sat July 28." Fine day Uncle and Tom went to Bradford. Aunt N, and I took the butter to Thornhill, Aunt N. went up to Willies in the evening Sun July 29" Fine until evening came a very heavy rain, Uncle came home, very warm, Auntie and I at morning church, I went to afternoon church, Mon July 30- Fine warm, I went to pick peas at Pa's Lizzie Annie Mason {diarist puts symbol for 'and'} Austin Robinson here. Tue July 31- Fine day men started hauling basley in the afternoon {in between lines diarist puts'I went to Thornhill'} T.Farr here Wed Aug 1. Fine day. cool, I went to prayer meeting in the evening Thur Aug 2, T.Farr here fine cool weather at home Fri Aug 3,, Fine day Aunt Mattie came home on the noon car, Aunt Lizzie left for Parry {Sound?}, Aunt Nellie down at Mrs Teasdales in evening Sat Aug 4- Fine day, Uncle and T.Farr went to Toronto in the afternoon, we all went out to Ice Cream Social in the evening, Sun Aug 5- Very warm Uncle and Aunties went to morning church, we all went up to Nellies for tea, came a thunder storm Mon Aug 6- Extremely warm, people say highest temperature for 40 years, 96 and 98 degrees, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Aug 7 Very warm, came a rain in the afternoon. Wed Aug 8. Hot as ever, Annie and I went to Niagara Falle Fare $1.45 Thur Aug 9 Temperature high as ever, rained a little, we went over to Pa' in the eve. Finished cutting with builder. Tue Aug 10 Mary and baby also Lizzie here. dreadful heat Clarks thrashing. Sat Aug 11. I was sick all day, very hot wind. Sun Aug 12 Turned quiet cool. They all went to church in the morning. I went in the afternoon. Uncle out at Farrs for tea, Rained in the evening. Sun Aug 13 Rained nearly all day, just light. Pa and Lizzie here in the morning. Unlce and Pa at Thornhill in the evening. Pa got Jeff. {Diarist wrote 'had corn first hand' above} Tue Aug 14. Fine and warm. Came a little rain in eve. Wed Aug 15 Fine and very warm. I went to Thornhill in the afternoon and Prayer Meeting. Thur Aug 16 Still very warm. We thrashed. Fri Aug 17 Warm day Pa's thrashing. The girls Mary and I at tea at Mr Teasdale. Sat Aug 18 Fine day warm. We went out to the Band Picnic late in the evening. Sun Aug 19 Fine and very cool. We were at home untill evening. Uncle, Aunt N and I at church. Mon Aug 20 Rained heavily last night. Uncle and Aunt Mattie in Toronto this afternoon. I took {illegible} to Pas. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Aug 21st Fine day moderately warm I went out to Library at night, Aunt Nellie up at Mary's Wed Aug 22 Fine and getting warmer, We were at home untill evening. I went to Prayer Meeting. Thur Aug 23 Fine and very warm Aunties went to Toronto. Men finished harvest. We went down to Mr Farrells in eve Fri Aug 24 Fine and dreadful hot. We were at home. Uncle helped Pas to finish {Hungarian ?} Mary and the baby here for tea Sat Aug 25 Still warmer. We were at home Sun Aug 26th Fine but extremely hot. I stayed at home from church, Uncle and Aunt Mattie went; Tom Farr and the three little girls here also A and L for a while. We went over to Pa's for a while in evening. Mon Aug 27 Had a heavy rain last night, but no cooler now. Aunt Nellie came home also Douglas Applebe and Frances Morse came. Tue Aug 28 Fine day dreadfully hot. Lizzie and Annie here to visit. Wed Aug 29 Fine and a little cooler; The children went over to Pa's, I went in the afternoon Thur Aug 30 Fine and warmer, the children at Pa's. Fri Aug 31 Fine and very warm, Frances Morse went home. Aunt Mattie {diarist put symbol for 'and'} Mary went to town latter got her teeth out </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sat Sept 1 Fine day, very hot we went down to Mary Watsons for tea {libbie?} there also Hadwin and John Fisher. Sun Sept 2 Fine day dreadfully hot, Uncle Aunt M went to church. T Farr here for dinner. We all went to church except Aunt M in eve. Mon Sept 3 A shade cooler, rained heavily Douglas came back here. Lizzie here, Mr and Mrs Gibson here in the evening. Tue Sept 4 Fine a little cooler, A and T here in the afternoon. Aunt Nellie at Mary's in evening. Wed Sept 5 Beautiful day, cool Aunt Mattie, Annie and I at the Exhibition also Uncle Thur Sept 6 Fine day, we were all at home untill evening I went to Thornhill Fri Sept 7 Fine and cool they all went to the Exhibition Aunt Mattie came home sick Sat Sept 8 Aunt M very poorly. We were all home. Sun Sept 9 Fine a little warmer, Pa Ma and the girls here to spend the day. The girls and I at M Church Thornhill in evening Uncle Douglas and I at morning church. Mon Sept 10 Fine a little warmer. Lizzie here for tea. Tue Sept 11 A little cooler, Annie and {Clara ?} Teasdale here for tea. Charlie here in the evening. Aunt Mattie a little better </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Wed.Sept.12, Fine but very windy. had a terrific wind last night, blew all the apples down, Mr and Mrs Gibson and Miss Powel here to tea. Thurs.Sept 13= Fine and cool, I went to Toronto on the noon Car, and went to Alices, Aunt-Lizzie came in evening. Fri.Sept14th= Mary here for tea Aunt-Lizzie went home, I was at Alices and we went out to {Menro?} Park Sat. Sept 15= Fine untill evening came and a very heavy rain when we were coming home, heavy thunder Mr.Farell here for tea, ; I was at Dr.McL. had three filled 1 wisdom in 1900. Sun Sept 16= Cool wind. I went to Fisherville Church, Uncle & Aunt H, went to Thornhill Ch, Eve, Mary & Nellie also T. Fair here for tea, Mon Sept 17. Cool and windy, Uncle, Aunt-M. and I at Thornhill in the evening. Tue Sept 18= Uncle got me Apple Sauce made about 12 gallons. We all went to Harvest Home I was at Thornhill in afternoon. I changed pantry. Wed Sept 19= Fine day cool. We were all at home Thurs Sept 20= Auntie M. at Ma's for tea. We cleaned our clothes closets. Fri Sept 21= We cleaned mans room, and put up little stove Sat Sept 22= Lovely day. Warmer, I. Farr. called, Aunt Mattie went over to stay with Annie, I went to Mr Leasdales for tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sun Sept 23, Fine warm day. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at morning Church, Uncle and I at Mr Farss for tea then we went to Church in the evening. Mon Sept 24= Fine day. Aunt Mattie came home from Pas. I went up to call on Mabel Reaman. Tues Sept 25- Fine day Aunt Mattie went to Toronto I went out to get my Library. We all went out to see Miss Haughton married. Wed Sept 26= Very hot. Uncle brought our peaches, 55 lbs I went to Prayer Meeting. Thurs Sept 27= Fine day. We were at home. Fri Sept 28= Fine and a little warmer, Picking Potatoes Sat Sept 29= Rained all morning but fine in the afternoon, I went to M Reamans for tea Sun Sept 30= Fine day and warm;; Uncle and Aunt M at church I went to Fisherville. We went in evening to church Mon Oct 1. Fine and warm. We were at home I went to change my Library. Tues Oct 2. Fine day. We were all home. Wed Oct 3 Very warm. I went to Prayer Meeting, Thurs Oct 4= Fine day were at home Fri Oct 5= very warm I went out to Library Sat Oct 6= Very hot I called at Marys, David came Sun Oct 7- rained heavily in afternoon; all left and and we went to evening Church Mon Oct 8.. Fine cooler our people at Mrs {Dalyes or Dalzel} funeral. Aunt Rosilla, Alice & Aunt M came. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> fire in-house for the first Tues Oct 9. Fine a little cooler, Mrs Leasdale here Wed Oct 10= White frost the first, Mary here for tea, I went to Prayer Meeting, Fred Farr married John Cooks here for tea, Aunties at .W.A. Meeting Thurs Oct 11= Fine day, Pas all over in evening Fri Oct 12= A little ice the first, Over at Pas for tea Sat Oct 13= Fine day warmer, Alice went home, Ma and The girls here for tea, Sun Oct 14;, Fine and warm. Uncle & Aunt Mattie at morning Church. Uncle and I walked to Fisherville. Mon Oct 15.. Fine day we were at home, Mr & Mrs Farell here in evening Tue Oct 16.. Rained a little in the morning Then very windy, Aunt Nellie and I went to Induction at Fisherville Wed Oct 17= Fine heavy frost last night The first to freeze off, plants and tomatoes, Ma sold Thirty turkeys at 12 1/2 cts Thurs Oct 18= Fine day, "Thanks Giving" Woodbridge Fair we went to Mr A Farrs; Mr Bothams came in evening, Cold day, Fri Oct 19= Fine Mr Bothams left, Clara Leasdale here picking up Walnuts, Sat Oct 20= Fine day, Lizzie here for tea, Sun Oct 21= Fine and much warmer, Aunt Mattie and I went to Fisherville Mr Bennett preached Uncle and Aunties went to Church Mon Oct 22= rained. little, I was at Mas, Michael, Elsie and Mary there, heard that Miss Erskine Smellie is married also Jacob Reamans had a baby on Wed last and {author writing in margins}aunt Rosilla went home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Tue Oct 23= Rained in the morning. Aunt Mattie went up to call on Mrs Horne Wed Oct 24= Fine day and mild. Mick at Mr Clarkes thrashing, I went to Prayer Meeting. Thurs Oct 25= Fine day. we were at home a little foggy Fri Oct 26= Fine untill afternoon came a heavy rain. We walked to Thornhill, got caught in rain Uncle in Toronto with Barley, Sat Oct 27= Fine day but foggy, warm. Annie and Lizzie here for tea, Sun Oct 28= Fine day, Uncle and Aunties at morning Church Uncle & I was at afternoon Ch. and Aunt M and I out in evening. Mon Oct 29= Dull day and mild, at home. Tues Oct 30= Rained all day. Lily & Tom Farr here Wed Oct 31= Fine but dull we took Lily to car I went to Prayer Meeting Uncle & Aunt M at Farrels Thurs Nov 1= Fine day, we were at home. Fri Nov 2= Fine day. Aunties started to do a rug. Aunt- M and I at Pas in the evening, Aunt M up staying with Mary. Sat Nov 3. = Fine day and mild. Aunt Mattie and I out at Lydia Deans for tea, Mrs Froyer and Lydia here. Sun Nov 4= Fine day warm, Uncle and Aunties at church in the morning; I went to Fisherville and Uncle at Mr Farrs for tea, the girls Aunt- mattie and I at Thornhill Methodist in the evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> apr sold 8 lbs at 20 cts=$1.60 1900 apr = 10 " "20 "= 2.00 <colgroup><col width="100" /><col width="100" /><col width="100" /><col width="100" /></colgroup> <tbody> </tbody> <table><tbody><tr><td>May 16th</td> <td>Sold 6 lbs butter</td> <td>at 15 cts</td> <td>_______$.90cts</td> </tr><tr><td>May 24</td> <td>" 7" " "</td> <td>15</td> <td>_________1.05</td> </tr><tr><td>May 30</td> <td>" 9" " "</td> <td>15</td> <td>_________1.35</td> </tr><tr><td>Wed June 6th</td> <td>" 11" " "</td> <td>12</td> <td>________$1.32</td> </tr><tr><td>June 10</td> <td>" 8 " " "</td> <td>13</td> <td>_________1.04</td> </tr><tr><td>June 18</td> <td>" 6 " " "</td> <td>14</td> <td>___________84</td> </tr><tr><td>June 27</td> <td>" 12 " "</td> <td>15</td> <td>_________1.80</td> </tr><tr><td>July 3</td> <td>Packing " "</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td>July 13</td> <td>" 9 " "</td> <td>15=</td> <td>1.35</td> </tr><tr><td>July 20</td> <td>" 5 " "</td> <td>15=</td> <td>0.75</td> </tr><tr><td>July 28</td> <td>" 6 " "</td> <td>16=</td> <td>96</td> </tr><tr><td>July 4</td> <td>" 5 " "</td> <td>17=</td> <td>85</td> </tr><tr><td>July 20</td> <td>" 10 " "</td> <td>18=</td> <td>1.8</td> </tr><tr><td>July 30</td> <td>" 4 " "</td> <td>20=</td> <td>1.8</td> </tr><tr><td>Aug 7</td> <td>" 6 " "</td> <td>20=</td> <td>1.2</td> </tr><tr><td>Aug 15</td> <td>" 5 " "</td> <td>20=</td> <td>1</td> </tr><tr><td>Sept</td> <td>Packing</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td>"</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td>Oct 15</td> <td>Sold 9 " "</td> <td>22=</td> <td>1.98</td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td>Packing</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td>Dec 6</td> <td>Sold " " "</td> <td>22 =</td> <td>__________242</td> </tr><tr><td>Dec 28</td> <td>" 9 " "</td> <td>18 " =</td> <td>1.62</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 10</td> <td>" 10 " "</td> <td>18 =</td> <td>1.8</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 27</td> <td>" 10 " "</td> <td>18 =</td> <td>1.8</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb 6</td> <td>" 10 " "</td> <td>18 =</td> <td>1.8</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb 20</td> <td>" 9 " "</td> <td>20 =</td> <td>1.8</td> </tr><tr><td>Mar 5</td> <td>" 9 " "</td> <td>20 =</td> <td>2.08</td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td>" 9 " "</td> <td>20 =</td> <td>1.8</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <colgroup><col width="100" /><col width="100" /><col width="100" /><col width="100" /></colgroup> <tbody> </tbody> <table><tbody><tr><td>Claim $ 355.84</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <div> <div>Recd on first dividend</div> </div> </td> <td> </td> <td>$195.71</td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td>" "second" "</td> <td> </td> <td>$53.84</td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td>" "third" "</td> <td> </td> <td>$30.44</td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td>" "fourth" "</td> <td> </td> <td>17.79</td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td>" " fifth" "</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td>Claim 50</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr><tr><td> <div> <div>Recd on first dividend</div> </div> </td> <td> </td> <td>$23-37</td> <td>-55</td> </tr><tr><td>" "second" "</td> <td> </td> <td>6-37</td> <td>-15</td> </tr><tr><td>" "third" "</td> <td> </td> <td>4.25.</td> <td>-10</td> </tr><tr><td>" "fourth" "</td> <td> </td> <td>2.12</td> <td>-5</td> </tr><tr><td>" "fifth" "</td> <td> </td> <td>1.25</td> <td> </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> November 1899 Fri Nov 17 - Counte of Monte Cristo Dumas Sat. Nov 18 - The Christian Hall Caine Sat Dec 2 - Lady Audley's Secret M.E. Braddon Fri Dec. 15 - Donovan. Edna Lyall Thur Dec 21 - Knight-Errant Edna Lyall January 1900 {Author writing in diagonal form} Wed Jan 3 Wed Jan 3 - Aesops Fables, Mon Jan 15 - The Choir Invisible, James Lane Allen Mon Jan 22 - Richard BruceChas. M. Sheldon Mon Jan 29 - A Fatal Misunderstanding W. Heimburg Wed Feb 9 - David Harum Edward Noyes Westcott Fri Feb 23 - Miss Dexie Stanford Eveleth Sat Mar 3 - The days work. Rudyand Kipling Sat Mar 10 - Doris Duchess Tue Mar 20 - Lorna Doone Blackmore Wed Apr 4 - Sent Lorna Doone back. Fri Apr 20 - In The golden days. Edna Lyall Mon May 8 - Rupert of Hentzan Anthony Koper Mon May 14 - Its never to late to mend Reade Mon May 20 - Crown of wild Olives {Rinskin?} Tue June 5 - House-Boat on The Styx John Kendrick {Baings?} Mon June 11 - A Vexed Inheritance Annie S. Swan Mon June 18 - {illegible}Wrongs Righted Annie S. Swan Sat Jun 23 - Doris Cheyne Annie S. Swan Fri July 6 - Wrongs Righted Annie S. Swan Tue July 10 Chats with girls n Self Culture{illegible} Tue July 20 The Tracy Diamond Mary J. Holmes Tue July 31{illegible}The Ayers of Stuleigh Annie S. Swan </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><colgroup><col width="100" /><col width="100" /><col width="100" /><col width="100" /></colgroup> <tbody> </tbody> <table><tbody><tr><td>Sat July 4th</td> <td>Afterwards</td> <td>_____________</td> <td>Ian Maclaren</td> </tr><tr><td>Wed Aug 15th""</td> <td>Barlouria</td> <td>_____________</td> <td>Annie S. Swam</td> </tr><tr><td>Tues Aug 21st""</td> <td>Elizabeth Glen</td> <td>_____________</td> <td>Annie S. Swam</td> </tr><tr><td>Thu Aug 31</td> <td>Mrs Keith Hamilton</td> <td>_____________</td> <td>" " "</td> </tr><tr><td>Thurs Sept 7"</td> <td>Wyndhams Daughter</td> <td>_____________</td> <td>Annie S. Swam</td> </tr><tr><td>Thurs Sept 18"</td> <td>Foul Play</td> <td>_____________</td> <td>C. Reade</td> </tr><tr><td>Tues Sept 25"</td> <td>English Orphans</td> <td>_____________</td> <td>Mary J. Holmes</td> </tr><tr><td>Mon Oct 1st</td> <td>Daisy Thorton</td> <td>_____________</td> <td>M.J Holmes</td> </tr><tr><td>Fri Oct 5th</td> <td>Grey and Gold</td> <td>_____________</td> </tr><tr><td>Mon Oct 15"</td> <td>Hay faring Men</td> <td>_____________</td> <td>Edua Lyle</td> </tr><tr><td>Fri Oct 26"</td> <td>Brian and Palw{?}</td> <td>_____________</td> <td>Annie S. Swam</td> </tr><tr><td>Thurs. Oct.31"</td> <td>A lost Ideal</td> <td>_____________</td> <td>Annie S. Swam</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b66d9aed8754e978ba8d0047857f63d6.pdf 5fc33edc8bf1157f45865078e07692ed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/64f1374a2b75b1727c1f8b8f8ec2acf2.pdf 78cdcf0b1323a094bd9008e9ea8e813f https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/82298b2299f07e3386aeff54ac61e18f.pdf b513baa8fc16fc97aa4086400ad92932 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 George Hill Detlor Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Hill Detlor Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Museum of Lennox and Addington Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1822-1849 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, Lennox & Addington County, Fredericksburg Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource George Hill Detlor Diary & Transcription, 1827-1843 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Hill Detlor Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Museum of Lennox and Addington 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, Lennox & Addington County, Fredericksburg Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1827 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. George Hill Detlor 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"> 1827 May 28 Shear Sheep 29 mashing at Stills House Mr Belton preach 30 do - do got to Bastels with a. B. and to McPhersons 31 Distill -- June 1 Do 2 do S 3 Philip preach & Jam here 4 got to Training -- stay for Tea to Mr McCoys 5 distilling &c 6 a a & warm min in was on thursday next week 3 days 7 do -- 8 do -- 9 do -- rain Peter D died today S 10 Mr Sells preach / Prayer Meeting A B 11 grind work at Still House 12 go for Pumps &aw P D funeral Mr Kirby preach 13 work at do -- do -- 14 work on road rain 15 do -- do -- </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1827 June 16 go this morning to see J. Dunham - he dies about half past 7 AM work on road -- S 17 got to A.B. & Mothers 18 go to J D. funeral Mr Healey preach " let me die 1 h{illegible} of the {illegible} 19 rain. hoe Potatoes & pick wool 20 do - go to G. Scriver pay him $4 for balance of rates & cost - go to Mill - to Isaac's & aunt Betseys 21 about home & set out cabbages 22 wind high hoe Potatoes &c -- 23 mash & go to Mr McCoy with Maria & Titus -- Mare Fold {sic} S 24 John & David here - Mr Booth preach 25 boys here & go home - work at Still house -- Maria D spinning 26 go for Reel to Mr McCoys Mr Poole preach 27 Still -- Ames Picking B{illegible} 28 go to Kingston Stay at Mr Thomas 29 return home with I {illegible} Fraser 30 quarterly meeting at Forshus Mrs Moore & Mr here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1827 July S 1 gr meeting -- Andrew & James here 2 rain -- 3 au -- Mr & Mrs McCoy here 4 McBain calls - take at A B 5 Mr Poole & Davidson take breakfast here -- Maria go to Mr McPhersons &c I go to Ias Frasers Barn Bee 6 I go to look at McBeans land 7 Mr Hitchison here to breakfast Shooting &c -- S 8 prayer meeting Ann & John here 9 hoe in garden - & U S Barn Bee very warm 10 work in garden rain Mr Belton preach 11 do -- do ---- 12 - Manor's loging Bee 13 cut som thistles - Joe's mowing Bee 14 take Mrs Moore to Fannys I have ague this afternoon, Kitty Dunham here S 15 I stay home - Mr Booth preach 16 have ague and take medicine 17 Mr Moore & fanny here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1827 July 18 have ague - kill fowl 19 Charles & Tilly married I go to Dr take tea there 20 take an emetic - have ague weddinus call - I take breakfast at Mr McCoys 21 take breakfast at AB got to 4th Town - take Mrs Moore & A Petterson home - Mother & Maria go stay at A Davis. S 22 at Andrews - go to Wm McR-- 23 at Wm go to Carnahans 24 return, take dinner at V Embery Maria has ague on road & stop at Dimonds -- 25 rain, at Mothers 26 Maria take Emetic - rain -- 27 draw 2 load wood from Mr McCoy's - Mrs McUmber here 28 Maria have ague - I pick berries S 29 Mr Booth {illegible} preach - aunt Betsey & Mr & Mrs McCoy take tea </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1827 July 30 Cradle wheat for A B 3/4 31 do -- do ------ 3/4 Aug 1 rake do -- -- 1/2 2 rain last night - cradle at U.S. part afternoon - 17 hands about 3 cradle at Drs rain tonight 4 dig Potatoes - take tea at Mothers S 5 Mr Switzer at 4 o'clock 6 cradle for US 7 repair barn door for Dr Mr Poole preach 8 mow for Dr & AB here 9 do -- do Mrs Bradshaw & Mr McCoy here 10 do -- do and do Aunt Anna came up at Fletcher 11 rain last night, work at AB trade horses wt I Paterson S 12 Mr Booth preach -- Mr & Mrs McCoy here 13 Work at AB, at harrow & make hay 14 rain mend harrow for WBl 15 cradle oats for U.S. I.C agrees to give charles 6 Bs oats for damage go to Mr McC. Maria {illegible} 16 Threshing for Johseph 17 cut wheat & {illegible} up </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1827 Aug 18 work for Charly - Aunt Anna & Kitty here to dinner and go to L Maria to Drs to tea S 19 take dinner at John C -- 20 mow at Chs - put up what 21 Kill calf for Mr Healey Anne has ague Mr Healey preach 22 mowing at Mothers 23 do --- do 24 do -- & go to Chs Pea Bee 25 do -- and draw in hay S 26 go to Dinner to Mother Robt. Allen returns Kitty & Chs here to tea 27 got to Dr for medicine for Aunt and to Philips & McPhersons 28 mow and help to cut pease 29 {scibble} for s{illegible} mow & cut Pease 30 mow, rain go to Napanee hear of Dd. Nevills death AB & Mrs McCoy go to I Peters at Anderson Bee 31 put up Hay Sept 1 Sow rye for John -- draw in Hay </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1827 Sept 2 S.G.Fisher preach - John Ann & Betsey take dinner - Mr & Mrs McC. AB. K & Chs take tea -- Fannys girl born 1st 3 help to draw in pease 4 go to Philips wt Maria -- call at McP. Shop -- Mr Booh preach 5 got to Isaac's -- Maria to Ias Frasers 6 get out timber for Saw Mill/ raining 7 go to Abbey's help John thresh 8 do house work -- S 9 I. Chs here &c + Il . to dinner Maria go to See Mrs Burley & takes tea at Mothers 10 help John Plough - Maria go to Drs rain -- in night also 11 rain -- go to McCoys {illegible} but don't work help John thresh & kill hog at Charles' - 12 plough for John - 13 rain - threshing, clean up wheat 14 do -- cleaning wheat 15 plough &c turn wheat -- S 16 go to Isaac's -- Mr Healey preach </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1827 Sept 17 Sow 9 Bs wheat for Mother finish cuting & drawing pease Maria & children at Mothers 18 geting out timber - rain, take tea at Mr McCoys - 19 do do -- go for grapes, take tea at Drs 20 rain -- go to Abbeys & R Eagan 21 Sow 13 for Chs rain -- a man here to get Still house 22 Sow 1 Bs for Chs - get out some timber - rain lent T Wild - Clarkes Magazine and Life of Buchanan 2 weeks ago S 23 Mr Booth preach -- Ann & John & A. Allen take tea -- 24 got to Forsher's wt board get Scraper for C. Bradshaw draw one load wood kill pig 25 get timber. Henry & Sally Davis here -- rain 26 get do -- Mr Allen go for York </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1827 Sep 27 write to A Mercer - enclose an order from W Allen and Scarlet 28 Mrs Healey move - I work 1/2 day at floom 29 get Drs Oxen & Allens cart draw 30 Bs lime -- S 30 Breckenridge here & preach 4 oclock G Fisher do at 10 oclock -- A.B. Mr & Mrs McC all take dinner Oct 1 work at Mill dam - Mr Wild's brothers come 2 do -- do --- do- rain tonight 3 Commence pulling down house Ias & Polly here this evening 4 at do -- take tea AB kill lamb, for Chs Ias & Polly Fraser here this evening 5 pulling down & drawing house rain, go to Ias F. husking afternoon 6 cold -- pulling down house Matilda & Mary Nich. & H & S. Breacken down S 7 - stay at home they dine here 8 work at house &c rain 9 do -- do ---- bear in Anderson's orchard 10 rain -- work at house 11 Bellville friends go home work at house </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1827 Oct 12 work at house - warn hands to work 13 work on Road -- Mrs Clapp here S 14 go to A. Betseys to Tea - rain this evening 15 raining - training, but I don't go 16 help John Kill Hog & have Bee to raise house over 17 commence building chimney. Blanchard - John & Chs Chamberlain help 18 working at Do -- John helps McGill go to Blackmsiths for crampons 19 work at do -- John & Fletcher help 1/2 u 20 do rain, half day work -- S21 go to Dinner to John C -- 22 rain -- wrote H. Ruttan in fa{illegible} Ias Chamberlain take up Mill Stones - Widow Switzer to be maried 23 rain - work at Mill got {illegible} 24 go to McPhersons for muslin 24 mend Bolt rain 25 go to Booths call at Chapman at Edgars & Abbeys Snow 26 work at house go to Mr McCoys to Tea, Apple Bee Snow </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1827 Oct 27 grind -- work at House -- Fanny & her Mother here S 28 G. Fisher preach -- Mr & Mrs McCoy here -- rain -- 29 work at house rain 30 Snow draw wood for John & Self 31 work 1/2 day at Mill, {illegible} Nov 1 do -- Maria pluck geese 2 do -- plastering I.G. to to Kingston 3 do --- do and work at roof -- John draw bricks S 4 Anne & John here A Hawley buried today 5 cold work at house 6 do -- do - do Maria quilting - grind all night 7 work at house -- 8 white wash do -- 9 move -- with horses & Sleigh 10 Sarah washes -- I work at house S 11 stay at Mothers -- 12 Top off Chimney & begin oven 13 finish oven dig potatoes &c Mrs Clapps return from fannys 14 bank up house bring Turnips Kill hog for Mother wt Joseph </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1827 Nov 15 lay hearth - help Is thresh 16 Help Is & he help me plaister 17 put up Kitchen - cold S 18 hear Mr Dunn at 4 oclock 19 cut & draw wood - Mother agrees to let me have from cra{illegible} line to road - for three years John Sick -- 20 work at Saw Mill & help Is 21 go to Napanee get flannel & help Is. go to Meeting Mr Smith preach 22 work at Saw Mill help Mother kill 23 get 4 hens home. U.S. Kill hogs to to Eagans & Waters - buy 3/4 bgs apples of Fralicks 24 drew wood, got the Pork due me by U.S. old a/c S 25 go to prayer meeting Mr & Mrs McCoy here to dinner Mrs Clapp go wt them to big creek 26 Blanchard at mothers chimney 27 do -- I work at Saw Mill Prize cattle for Millers & Embury - draw wood </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {duplicate of previous page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1827 {down left edge} 2d Owen Robbins 2 boys & I Wood son drowned this evening Nov 28 work at Saw Mill let Mahon have horse 29 put up Partition Mrs Tupp got to Philips -- 30 work at Saw Mill Dec 1 go to Kingston with Mahon S 2 stay to 2nd Meeting -- 3 remain at Town Mrs Thomson very ill -- 4 return home -- Snow 5 draw wood go to meeting Mr Belton preach 6 make stairs - |rain/. 7 go to McPhersons & Deirs dine at McP -- Mr & Mrs McC at Mothers to Tea 8 go to Edgars -- Fralicks & Millers S 9 go to AB. to tea Snow in Cutter 10 draw wood - got to Millers to prize cattle rec'd of Jas Mink 11 get out a Sleigh crook -- Sarah washes here & Ann Miles take tea 12 go to 4th Town, Stay at Andrews 13 take Dinner at Carnahan's and stay at Wms - prayer meeting 14 return home - rain tonight Mrs Moore </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1827 Dec 15 grind axes - & work at Sleigh got to debating School -- S 16 Stay home & at Mothers 17 very cold work at Sleigh 18 moderate do -- do -- 19 do -- do do go to Drs evening 20 lent Broadaxe to I Miller work at Sleigh -- 21 finish & draw wood -- 22 draw 2 loads do -- S 23 A.B. here all day Dr call evening 24 Kill 3 Small Hogs & help kill Mothers Beef -- grind knives at A.B's 25 Stay home -- 26 cut Pork &c -- 27 draw wood -- 28 do -- do --- 29 grind axes -- Quarterly Meeting S 30 Stay home -- 31 A Boy born 5 O clock P.M. Jany 1 breakfast I, Chas {illegible} draw wood 2 loads -- Dr & harry here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1828 Jany 2 go to McCoys -- & borrow flour of I Chamberlain rain -- draw wood for John 3 grind, Betsey C here all night Mr Belton preached -- 4 Andrew & Sam come over & go to Philips 5 rain - got to Meeting at Fralicks S 6 Mr Shorey exhort at 11 oclock Andrew & Sam here 7 go to Town meeting got colder prayer meeting 8 Freeze hard, go to Mr McPhersons 9 go to meeting of Committee at Yellow Church, Mr & Mrs Belton here -- 10 go to Crs & Allens - sold Allen 3 sheep at 12/6 pr head 11 Shoe Sleigh & go to debating scool -- 12 draw wood & work at Saw Mill Mrs Clapp here -- S 13 Mr Booth's quarterly meeting Napanee 14 go to U.S. take dinner there & grind 15 draw wood & helpd kill Mothers hogs 16 do do Snow - write Mr Lockwood & Dr Baldwin, {illegible} to Mr Thomson </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1828 Jany 17 go up Napanee with Petition Called Mill's - Shoreys - & P Noble's McPherson's - Mr Smith preach 18 go to M. Miller's - & G. Smith {illegible} work at Saw Mill 19 draw wood work at Saw Mill 1/2 Mr & Mrs McCoy here Fanny here S 20 C.C. & AB & Chs & Fanny & Isaac here 21 work in wood - very cold 22 do & draw wood - prayer meeting here 23 Snow go to McPhersons wt Asher 24 go to 4th Town on ice John C & Ann & Mr Moore - Stay at Wm -- 25 Storm return home 26 work in woods S 27 Snow 28 Wind blow - 29 T. Flagler & Nancy here Isaac & Fanny I & F go home T & N go to Philips prayer meeting here 30 Maria go to Mothers - draw wood 31 I go to Kingston wt Mothers hog </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1828 Feby 1 Snow, I return from Kingston 2 Mr Smith here to Dinner S 3 go to A.B. wt Maria Wyatt chs - died last night Jacob & Nancy there 4 go to 4th Town wt Mrs Clapp 5 go to Hallowell See I Smyth return home Shep{illegible} Mothers -- 6 work at S. Mill & go to Drs in evening rain 7 rain, raise floom 8 work at Saw Mill 9 rain -- do -- do S 10 go to Mothers (all) 11 very cold, get wood Settle with I.V.D. 12 Smith land jobber here 13 got wood & Mr P Smith preach 14 hew timber for Dr take tea at Johns 15 do -- do do take tea at ChS Mother Maria 16 draw wood and work at Mill B & Nancy & John D here S 17 John & Ann here & go to Mothers </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1828 Feby 18 go to Huffs to Perrys & Wheelers 19 return home wt 3 horses, {illegible} take dinner U.S. G. Car{illegible} there 20 go to Allens - grind 2 Bs 21 work at Saw Mill - rain & snow 22 draw wood - & au 23 work at Mill &c S 24 Maria go to A.B. Ias Chs & G Detlor take dinner here Snow 25 Maria & Bea go to 4th Town I draw wood -- take tea at A.B. borrow $30 of her 26 go to Kingston take Nancy D Stay at N. Duburges 27 return breakfast at Purdys go to Perrys, rain Sleep at A {illegible} 28 go to do & get Mill Stones 29 work in Grist Mill cold Mother go to Bellville Mch 1 do -- do -- do -- S 2 go to Philips Stay all night Sophia down 3 return to Blacksmith - and work at Mill - C Mink chop 4 draw wood Mink chop prayer meeting 5 work at Mill Snow </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1828 Mch 6 Mary Purdy just & Ann C call I take Sophia & Bell to Mr McCoys - lend U S cutter to go to Huffs - get my axe 7 take Maria to Mr McCoys She with Mrs McC go to McPhersons I settle with D. Hefs for expense of copies of Deed -- I Hefs owes 1 of grind for Mr McCoy & I Chamberlain 8 work at Mill & grind. Mother return from Bellville with I. Chamberlain & Matilda Mc rain Mr Switzer very ill S 9 go to hear Mr Booth wt Mother & Matilda take Maria to A.B. & go to Mr Switzers wt Anna C. 10 work at Saw Mill, Mr Switzer dies 11 do -- rain -- get Drs Crank 12 do -- grind -- Mr Switzer buried 13 do -- -- Mr Smith preach 14 grind & work at Grist Mill Snow all day 15 Quarterly meeting at Switzers S 16 do -- Maria & Self 17 C & A Dulmage & Benson here go to Mothers prayer meeting </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1828 Mch 18 work at Mill Mary Purdy here go to prayer meeting U.S. 19 work at mill Settle wt Manor go to Mr Beltons to Tea 20 work at Mill go to Mr Smiths 21 do -- Start Saw Mill 22 go to Col Crawfords & I Peters S23 prayer meeting School House 24 rain -- Sawing -- go to Mr McCoys evening -- 25 Sawing -- prayer meeting Mr B 26 Saw for I.U D to make all mill work & drawing Pork from I. Peterson's even -- 27 go to Perrys Mill wt Pork - Mr Belton preach 28 worked Saw & Grist Mill Today ( Set a hen) 29 do -- get letter from Lear{illegible} Sn 30 take dinner at Mothers (rain) 31 work at Saw Mill & Grist Mr McCoy eat Dinner here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1828 Apr 1 work at grist Mill take Maria to Mr McCoys prayer meeting here 2 Sowing - {illegible} 3 do Maria go to U.S -- 4 do -- & making head block 5 do -- & finish av S 6 Ester day Now Mr Booth preach 7 work at Mills (cold) 8 grind - Mothers fox mare fold {sic} prayer meeting US 9 sawing & worked Mill Maria go to Ann's to Tea 10 Saw Mr Smith preached Mother's colt dead 11 Saw & go to Tea to AB Maria there 12 work at Drs Cart S 13 prayer meeting U.S and go to Big creek wt Mr McCoy W.L. preach Cherry calves 14 put up bars for Sue oak plank 15 got medicine for grind 16 prayer meeting here 17 go to Philips & Mr Millers at ABs dine at MacPhersons </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1828 Apl 18 go to Philips for Potatoes Jacob Peterson eat breakfast here 19 work at Grist Mill P. Roblin here with James S 20 rain meeting here 21 Sow (Cherry calves) 22 {illegible} prayer meeting U.S 23 Do Star Calves 24 repair fence (grind) Mr Norris preach 25 plough garden, repair fence get cherry trees 26 make Sett out currant & cabbage &c S 27 prayer meeting U.S. I eat dinner there 28 go fishing, make bars &c 29 hewing timber for WBC prayer meeting here Mr Smith Stay 30 Sawing timber WBC We have ague </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1828 May 1 grind & saw -- Maria go to A.B 2 Maria very sick - rain plant a few potatoes 3 do -- Sick -- S 4 prayer meeting here 5 Anna Chamberlain here all day I go to Philips for honey rain -- 6 go to Drs for medicine &c 7 go to Kingston, Stay at U D 8 breakfast Mr Thomsons return home -- 9 go to Philips & george Chamberlain 10 plant Beets & onions - get Scholars S11 prayer meeting U.S. 12 rain commence School C Dalmage married 13 at do -- do do Sch 14 Do - do ob Child sick <pre>15 Grind 2 Bs do -- do -- </pre> 16 keep School 17 do -- do S 18 rain Luke Carycullin here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1828 May 19 keep School, rain Perry here to dinner 20 do go to Peter Millers 20 do rain all day (great flood) 22 do rain U S go to Kingston 23 do Maria go to AB 24 Kill calf go to Mr McCoys Make a milk room S 25 prayer Meeting U.S Mr & Mrs McCoy here to dinner (rain) 26 go to School -- cold -- 27 do -- cold prayer meeting 28 rain School 29 do -- 30 do -- AB Spring Bee 31 do -- June S 1 prayer meeting here cow 2 School -- U S to tea Mr & Mrs McCoy 3 do -- rain last night 4 go to Training . Maria go to McCoys & Philips Andrew & Jane here rain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1828 June 5 Eve Mink came ab 10 p pr Month -- take tea IC Mr Smith preach {in margin} Mrs Moore very ill 6 at the lambs & calves school for chs take tea there wt Mr McC 7 School, go to Andrews with Maria Sn 8 at Andrews go to meeting at Parks -- Mr German exhort return home a man stay here 9 keep School - Settle with T Herns for mother 10 do - prayer meeting here, Sarah Smith jw drink tea here 11 rain - School Shaw W here 12 do Po{illegible} Fraser picking Bee 13 do plant corn planting corn 14 go to 4th Town, Stop at {illegible} S 15 here Presbyterian preach return to Andrews, with Mr McCoy kill hog 353 bls 16 do {illegible} keep School help Mr McCoy 17 (grind) School rain -- (prayer meeting U S 18 picking Bee at Drs 19 School Mr Smith preach take tea Mr McCoys </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1828 June 20 take dinner I.C -- Perry here to tea -- cu 21 keep School Catharine C here S 22 prayer meeting here 23 School C. Chamberlain here 24 prayer meeting here -- Mr Smith Stay 25 School 26 do -- go Mr Belton return 27 do -- Sow Buckwheat for Chs at AB to tea 28 drew board &c & go to Mifsionary meeting S29 prayer meeting U.S. & Mr Radcliff preach Schl House 30 Mr R Ryerson & Smith at U.S. July 1 School prayer meeting U S 2 do rain Smith preach 3 do Mr McB{illegible} a {illegible} 4 do -- go to Philips (hoe corn {illegible} 5 do (return from do y 6 go to Philips S 6 prayer meeting here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1828 July 7 Maria go to 4th Town with Ann & John C 8 rain -- Mr Belton take tea 9 do -- Sett out cabbage 10 School -- 11 work at rakes -- 12 go to 4th Town to Quarterly meeting -- Stay at Mr Roblins S 13 qr meeting & return 14 rain last night & today Charles very sick 15 Grind a little corn (rain cut rye -- pick berries 16 rain, mow in garden & cut rye 17 Mr Belton preach, I go to Mr Hawleys & Edgars 18 cut Mothers rye &c 19 have corn hilled - Stay with Charles -- S 20 prayer meeting here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1828 July 21 Go to Election 22 Cut rye & rain prayer meeting here, Andrew stay all night 23 Go to Bath Settle with Dr Forward & Powers 24 go to Bath Election close 25 Mothers mowing Bee 26 rake up hay & rye S 27 prayer meeting U.S. 28 Bee at A.B. cuting wheat 29 put up hay at mothers, Mrs Belton come home 30 put up hay & draw in Rye 31 threshing rye Aug 1 finish & send to Mill 6 Bs put up hay 2 put up hay -- cut wheat S 3 go to Andrews Sam Sick 4 cut wheat & draw in hay rain 5 draw in hay 6 cut Wheat & go to Andrews </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1828 Aug 7 return home dine at Mr Belton go to Blacksmith & Taylors 8 draw in wheat & rye rain & thresh 9 go to Taylors -- & help A.B. half a day -- Mrs Belton here Mr Booth take tea there S 10 prayer meeting U.S. & Mr Booth preach 5 oclock Mr Bel 11 rain - go to Mr McCoys settle wt U.S. & John 12 take breakfast at I Cham go to U.S. {illegible} Bee 13 mowing -- 14 do -- Amelia sick, Mr Belton preach 15 do -- Dr here - go to Philips Sick to Andrews & Caseys 16 return by Philips - C. C. here S 17 prayer meeting here 18 mow & keep School Maria & I go to Philips Stay all night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1828 Aug 19 return from Philips Stop at Mr McCoys - Robt & his wife up draw in wheat & put up hay 20 help Chs draw rye - go to Chapmans trade horses 21 mowing -- John Carscullen dies yesterday 22 do - go to Philips Stay all night 23 mow & put up hay Aunt Dulmage up S 24 do go home - Maria & me go to Philips - Stop for meeting Mr Dunn preach 25 return leave wool at carding machine -- keep School 26 School & go to C.C. Bee 27 Stook hay, & go to Andrews 28 go to 4th Town 29 go to Isaac's & back to Wms Fanny sick -- 30 return to Andrews Sn 31 return home take tea at I.C. Daid here wt us </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1828 Sep 1 School, Maria unwell 2 do -- Send by Abbey go to McNeal's & Bastels rain 3 Maria take Emetic rain 4 Titus take emetic go to I Frasers & take tea 5 mow at A.B. She here 5 mow School - go to Andrews for apples 6 return -- S 7 prayer meeting U.S. B Ann & I Chamberlain here rain tonight 8 School - go to Drs 9 do - Mr McCoy's Log Bee 10 do -- mowing morning Samuel have ague 11 do -- threshing morning Mr Belton preach 12 do do -- av 13 draw in all hay & peas rain evning -- S 14 prayer meeting here, Andrew & Jane here 15 go to waters with board (School 16 School visit Dr harrow </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1828 Sep 17 School Chs C. go to Kingston 18 take emetic School Maria at AB 19 Pill, School -- Wilders family come up A Prundle take breakfast 20 go to court - pay 3/6 to Bastels for Abbey Stop at Andrew Porters S 21 go to U.S. & Mr McCoys Mother at W. Dettons 22 write Mr Lockwood -- School 23 go to John Embury, to Mr Roblin's & Isaac all sick rain Stay at Wms 24 breakfast G. Emburys, return dine at Drs -- 25 School -- take tea at Drs Maria Mother & Ann there 26 School finish 27 Quarterly Meeting Big Creek S 28 rain -- do -- ac </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1828 Sep 29 Cradle Buckwheat & go to Mrs Andersons/ wt Henry/ 30 cut buckwheat (grind axe Oct 1 Kill Hog - rain -- 2 grind corn -- put up Hog to fat 3 got wood &c &c 4 go to Conference Mifsionary society meeting S 5 Andrew & Jane come last night go to meeting hear Bishop &un rain - U Dulmage up 6 ant. I return -- got to Kingston to Mr Pardys wt Mother take 7 mos of Clarkes notes to him, he owes A.B L 3.1.3 7 to Town - Stay at U Daling 8 return -- bring a woman for AB 9 go to Fannys funeral 10 Return take dinner at Mr Emburys </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1828 Oct 11 go to G Carscallens wt Mother take dinner S 12 go to AB's & Mothers 13 cold & windy, McCoy lose an ox -- 14 cold -- go to Is Fraser & Mr Beltons -- 15 cold - get wood, help Mr Belton pack up -- he stay here 16 go to Bath wt Mr Belton, got Mothers waggon -- 17 pick corn 18 do & draw in all S 19 go to Andrews & return 20 go to Smiths & Kellers for oak plank dig Potatoes 21 finish Potatoes -- 22 work at Mill, go to U.S. to tea 23 do do go to I.C. do do do & 24 go to Mr Millers, for apples draw slabs </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1898 Grandmother Moore dided Oct 25 rain, put up fence S 26 Mr McCoy take dinner here 27 go to Mrs Moore's funeral 28 divide property (rain) I go to I do to Dr Wak's for medicine for John, Stay at Ias Frasers 29 return to Mr Emburys 30 return home 32 grind & work at Mill Nov 1 do -- take trummel head to Keslers / & sing addrefs S 2 go to Mothers (rain) 3 work at Mill (do) 4 do -- do -- (do) 5 do -- do --- do 6 do -- do go meeting Mr McC & IUD, Clap {illegible}den 7 Grind all day/rain/ McGill go to Kingston wt Cart 8 rain/grind / draw wood wt Blair's oxen -- S 9 prayer & Clap meeting here go to hear Mr Booth </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1828 Nov 10 grind & go to Abbeys & Waters take tea at Mr Wilds Andrew & Jane here 11 go to Bath with Andrew 12 A & I go home, cold take tea Mr Hilands 13 grind / go to Drs to be sworn to apprize damages between Cooper & Miller spend evening wt I Chn -- 14 grind {illegible}ster I at Chs -- here get New Shoes -- 15 do -- plaister NP. & AB here S 16 prayer meeting U.S. C Goodr{cut off} 17 spend evening Mr McCoys A & J 18 Snow work at Mill 18 draw logs for house 19 Snow work at Mill 20 work at Mills draw logs 21 raise house -- 22 draw stone, Snow S 23 prayer meeting here Mr McCoy stay </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1828 Nov 24 draw wood, Andrew here 25 do do -- do --- go home go to Waters 26 work at house / snow night 27 do do -- 28 do -- Shoe Sleigh &c 29 go to Quarterly meeting 4 Town S 30 at meeting & return home Dec 1 Mary Purdy died 2 o'clock go as far as Mr McCoys 2 draw lime. rain 3 rain husk corn &c Mr McCoy take dinner 'AD & T W{illegible} married 4 cold Mr Waldron preach 5 work at Chimney 6 do do -- S 7 prayer meeting here - go to tea to Mothers 8 go to Burleys -- go to A.B.'s to tea 9 help I Ditton kill hogs 10 prayer meeting at Chimny go to Mr McCoys wt Maria prayer meeting U S </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec 11 work at Chimney 12 grind & saw 13 draw wood, grind & saw S 14 prayer meeting US 15 keep School Dr O Nancy, John & Ann, Mother here 16 do do -- prayer meeting AB <pre>17 do -- do -- </pre> 18 do __ Mr Highland preach takes dinner Spencers 19 do -- take dinner McCoy help Mother kill hog 20 no School - get wood &c S 21 prayer meeting here, Mr McCoy stay, go to A.B. & Mr Radcliff preach -- 22 School -- A. B. kill Beef 23 prayer meeting here 24 draw wood &c -- take tea mother 25 go to A.B. in cutter we 26 School, go to I.C. to tea 27 do go to Mr McCoys all night S 28 prayer meeting U S </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1828 Dec 29 School -- mother here to tea 30 cold, Mr & Mrs Highland here to Dinner & Tea 31 snow, prayer meeting U.S. 1829 Jany 1 draw wood Mr Hyland & Waldren preach 2 very cold School Maria spend day at A.B. 3 cold get wood with C S 4 go to Philips meeting twice 5 return home go to Town Meeting - & grind axe 6 get wood with Charles Philip & Jane here Edward Thomas here { 7 draw wood for Charles Ann & John Betsey & James here 8 Snow work at Stable 9 Snow cold go to Allens &c 10 cold -- go to Dr's & Allens S 11 prayer meeting here -- Andrew Sam & David here 12 they go home School go to {illegible} to tea </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1829 Jany 13 chop, prayer meeting Mr Highland -- 14 Jacob Shaney , George & Polly over -- Storm, draw wood 15 mend cutter. Mr Hyland preach go to Philips, & take tea at Spencers 16 help Charles, go to I.C. to tea 17 go to Haye's -- S 18 Sacramental meeting at P{cut off} I don't go, but take tea at Mothers, Children & Eve go to Philips -- 19 cut wood &c-- 20 prayer meeting here 21 go to Blacksmiths 4/6 22 go to Bellville, Stay at Mr Lockwoods 23 go to A Meachums 24 go to Grape Island S 25 go to Meeting &a {illegible} 26 Stay at NW Lockwood </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1829 Jany 27 return home Stop at Mrs Carscallens go to prayer meeting U.S. 28 get wood. Shoe Sleigh J & Nancy here 29 go to Andrews with them Maria go to 4th Town Feby 30 go to choping Bee Mr Highland, Mother return from Kingston -- 31 get wood go to here Mr Booth Feby S 1 go to Napanee wt Mother & to Andrews & 4th Town 2 return to I Petersons Storm -- 3 return home prayer meeting here 4 cut wood, go to Mr McPhersons & take tea at Mr McCoys 5 chop wood &c 6 make broom, go to A.B's 7 go to Bellville, with Mother Ann & Annelle S 8 at meeting & prayer meeting </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1829 Feby 9 return home - cold 10 snow go to Mr Deirs, Maria go to A.B's 11 go to Hay's Snow 12 Hayes here -- go to cut wood 1/2 day for Chs spend evening at I Chambs 13 cold -- 14 do -- Quarterly meeting S 15 go to do -- 16 get wood with John 17 go to Andrews -- 18 at do return, Spend eving at I. Chams 19 Snow chop wood 20 Snow -- at A.B's 21 draw wood -- take eve to Philips S 22 Mr Shorey at School {illegible} 23 Chop -- Blanchard here to dinnner -- </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1829 Feby 24 go to Mr McCoys with Maria & Ann to dinner & tea 25 draw wood with Chs 26 Storm go to A.B.'s Hubbard Meachum here 27 go to A. B's wt Maria & Chop some wood for self 28 go to Andrews for Pork & help Chs get wood Mother return, Hubbard & Anne M. Alex {illegible} Marg & Lockwood Mch S 1 go to Mr Booths, meeting Mrs Bradshaw buried 2 help Chs -- Andrew here 3 Andrew draw wood chs half day 4 rain, clean clock 5 Jane Davis & Mary here I help Chs get Baswood log 6 chop in woods there 7 go to Mr Purdys with Mother </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1829 Feby S 8 go to Kingston & meeting 9 stay at Mr Thomsons 10 return, call at Mr Chapmans no prayer meeting 11 cold - Mr Allen moves Ann & John & Mother here old U.S.{illegible} dies 12 go to Forshus, Hayes & Jacksons - rain 13 cold Stay in house Saml Detlor take tea here 14 cold - Maria unwell S 15 Mr Hyland preach 16 Snow Mrs McCoy here 7 go up to Mother's, Maria & Mrs McCoy s I go to Drs 18 go to Bath for A.B. 19 go to G. Smiths & Waters 20 Maria Sick. Mothers wood Bee Girl 21 go to A.B.s & U.S. hire Elizabeth S 22 prayer meeting U.S Mr & Mrs McCoy & Ann C to dinner </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1829 Mch 23 Settle wt Mr Miller in presence of Fletcher 24 prayer meeting here 25 make sap troughs 26 do -- do -- 61 27 work at Still House make Spiles &c 28 Tap 96 trees S 29 Mr Waldron preach take tea at AB's 30 gather 23 pails sap go to Haye get my Shoes 31 work abt Saw & GRist Apl 1 go to J Andersons & Drs rain work at Mills rain 2 work at Saw Mill 3 Av -- do, Sawing rain 4 do -- Saw make Sugar rain S 5 prayer meeting here Snow 6 grind & Saw 7 Saw take tea Mr McC </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1829 Elizabeth commence Apl 8 Saw, Maria go to A B's 9 Collector here, rain sawing 10 Sawing rain -- 11 do take breakfast at Mr McCoys S 12 Mr Hyland preach take dinner at Mothers 13 Saw & grind -- 14 do -- prayer meeting here 15 grind & saw 16 write mortgage for Mr Anderson go to An Davis fish 7 return home -- 18 boil Sap -- rain S 19 prayer meeting U.S. 20 drefs stones & grind, rain 21 go to Drs {illegible} Letter gather Sap burn lime pray U.S. 22 grind -- go fishing 23 boiled Sap -- 24 finish du -- </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1829 Apl 25 go to Philips s 26 prayer meeting here &c Mr Waldron preach at Millers Mr McC. & myself take tea CC 27 rain - Sandy Hanna help a cow at A.B. grind 28 go to Tanners & to A.D. to fish 29 return - make fence go to tea to Mr McC -- (house raising 30 grind, go to Tanners & to P Millers May 1 do -- Andrew & Jane & M. in law here & go to Philips -- 2 make harrow & go to Philips for Maria/ rain Mother sick S 3 prayer meeting U.S -- 4 plough garden, rain/ Sow cabbages onions & Lettuce 5 plant a few potatoes, go to Tanners & blacksmiths, pay postage yesterday Set Goose 6 make garden, go to Andrews </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1829 May 7 return go to Mothers to tea 8 make garden -- grind prayer meeting U.S. 9 Qu Meeting Switzers Stay at Mrs Nevilles S 10 do -- do -- take dinner R Shorey 11 Cold, talk with Mother -- 12 do -- change Pease wt Mr McCoy prayer meeting here 13 Sow 1/2 Bs Pease -- visit GG 14 furrow corn ground & plant 2 {illegible} 15 plant corn -- 16 rain -- do -- Jas C. stay here S 17 prayer meeting U.S. Andrew & J & Mr Roblin here -- 18 plant corn. Maria take tea Mothers 19 do -- do -- meeting U.S. grind 20 grind, do -- --- 21 plant corn Ml go to {illegible} Cut up Pig 22 do Mrs Grant take tea 23 do -- Maria take her mother to Andrews -- Sn - 4 Mr Waldren preach 25 go to Haye's finish corn rain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1829 May 26 bark corn, prayer meeting {illegible} 27 go to Drs & hayes -- & c 28 go to Kingston, Maria, Mother Mr Grant & his wife {illegible} 29 in Kingston at U Dulmages 30 stay at Mr Wrights -- Jeffers there S 31 Mr Davidson preach take tea at Powers June 1 return home 2 work in Garden -- prayer meeting U.S.-- 3 plant corn in Garden Aunt Anna & Kitty up 4 go to training -- 5 visitors, I go to Kingston 6 See Mr Armstrong & return by Mr Purdy's S 7 prayer meeting School house rain 8 rain, go to Blacksmiths 9 work on roads </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1829 June 10 Work on roads 11 go to Kingston 12 return See Mr Armstrong 13 rest, to to I. Chamberlains S 14 go to Camp Meeting -- 15 return. 16 work on road 17 make Scraper 18 do & gate, Maria go to McPherson & I take tea at Mr McCoy 19 go to Spencers & I. Chamberlain 20 rain, finish Scraper S 21 Go to meeting Big Creek 5 {illegible} with Mr Grant & McCoy 22 hoe garden -- Sow B. Wheat for Mr Grant 23 do -- rain, go to Meeting Mr Hyland preach Maria & mother to Mr McCoys 24 Sow B. Wheat for Charles Maria set up with Kitty 25 -- AM picking Bee 26 W. Casey here for Kettle -- Mr Grant & A George go to Mill 27 training breakfast at McPhers </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1829 Jun 28 meeting at School House 29 rain, go no where 30 do -- July 1 go to Kingston with Mother 2 in Kingston 3 do -- & stay at Mr Purdys 4 return home -- Thos & Nancy here, and they go to Andrews -- John Roblin come -- S 5 meeting school house 6 John go home, Examine Corn destroyed by CC oxen -- 200 hillls 7 Catharine Chamberlain dies about 3 oclock PM 8 go to Switzers Chapel to get grave dug and to Mr Shorey's -- 9 Mr Walden preach funeral Chas stay here -- Mother & Mrs Chapman trade cattle & waggon -- </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1829 July 10 Go to Bellville with I. Chamberlain take dinner at P Ruttans Stay at Mr Lockwoods 11 See all friends & return S 12 meeting School House 13 go to Hayes -- Mrs Chamberlain & Ann & Ias take tea here 14 go to Wildes & Jacksons 15 go to Court take dinner at U. Embury's, return 16 Maria & Ann C. & Betsey go to A. Davis, they hot home 17 helpd Mr Grant make rack go to Kingston wt Chs to night -- 18 at U.D. & Mr Thomsons -- return rain S 19 Maria, Bell & Ann go to Field meeting -- Richmond 20 go to Philips, Mrs Clapp here 21 go to meeting Mr Hyland here Mr Phers </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1829 July 22 work at ch{illegible}ts for Mr Hyland take tea at Anns (rain 23 Go to F. D mowing Bee 1/2 day 24 Maria take her Mother to Philips, I help AB 1/2 day give John halter 25 Make hay part of day at A.B. S 26 go to Field meeting L.Dow preach -- 27 rain -- this night/ help A.B. draw hay 28 prayer meeting -- 29 rain -- go to the mill wt P Miller 30 rain Mr & Mrs McCoy here 31 looking for cow - John Strike boys Mr Hyland stay here tonight Augt 1 Go to Qr meeting 4th Town stay at H Davis' S 2 Mr Ryerson, preach in Orchard return home -- </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1829 Aug 3 I & Maria go to A Davis, I am {illegible} sick -- return 4 helpd Mr Grant Mow Mr Waldron preach & John Detlor licenced to exhort 5 Go to Andrews help him 6 at Do -- Dr C. there 7 do -- Do -- Do -- Do 8 do & return tonight S 9 rain, chs take dinner here 10 do very hard wt thunder last night Mow for Mr Grant 11 work for Chs C. Andrew & Jane here 12 go with them to & back from Kingston Mr G. Pea Bee 13 they go home -- Mrs McCoy & Maria go to tea to Mr Grant Mr Dillon Preach 14 work at Pease for Chs 15 do 1/2 day Mr Grant S 16 David here meeting at School House </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1829 Augt 17 Commence haying rain hard this evening 18 raining, with Mr Armstrong mowing 19 rake mow hay, Maria go to Andrews, with Ann C & Ann Spencer Uncle T.G.S died { 20 rake hay Maria return Uncle Titus died 21 finish do -- 22 go to Mill & help GG half day cut pease S 23 meeting School house Mr & Mrs McCoy take dinner 24 go to help Andrew move Maria go to Mr McC 25 cradle oats for U S prayer meeting School House 26 go to Philips, work half day 27 work for ditto -- 28 do -- do -- do -- 29 do -- do -- & return, get {illegible} from Mr Armstrong John come with me Trim die tonight </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1829 I.C. change my Mare Aug 30 S meeting School house Tea at Mothers -- 31 Go to Napanee & back to Kingston Sept 1 in Kingston & return to Mr Chapmans - trade horses 2 return home, Maria S & G & Wm Sick. give them Pills 3 remain Sick, cold -- 4 do -- Cold, at Is Fraser's N. S dung Bee. write to H Wilde -- Dr here 5 Dr here, Mother stay here S 6 do -- Mr & Mrs Grant take dinner 7 Mrs McCoy afternoon Mary McUmber here 8 rain, go to Drs 9 go to Drs, he go to Kingston 10 go to A Davis' for apples Sow for F.D. A B here 11 at home -- 12 go to Kingston wt I. Ch -- return </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1829 Sept 13 meeting School house, rain 14 Go to McPherson's & Philips Mr McCoy to dinner -- 15 cuting Buckwheat, prayer meeting 16 finish do - Mr & Mrs McCoy here 17 Sow wheat for Drs, rain Mr Hyland {illegible} 18 go to Napanee -- se McPherson go to Whitehouse, dine with Mr Dier, settle wt do -- he was to pay Keller 20p for John &hn, we owe S. Lewis 13/0 19 get Lease for Saw Mill -- S 20 Mr Hyland preach, Mr Chamberlain exhort, rain 21 rain, Settle wt JVD. E. Chamberlain married -- 22 go to Kingston, get Deed for house & return -- C. & John 23 Sold cow -- Kill veal 24 go to Kingston with Mother Stay at U.Dulmages -- 25 go to Mr Thomsons See Mr Armstrong </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1829 Sep 26 return home -- cold S 27 prayer meeting School house 28 A.B. & mother take breakfast Matthew Clark & Mr McCoy & wifes take tea. B. Lockwood come down wt John & Ann 29 rain - Milton here 30 Maria go to Mothers & stay Octb 1 Make door in Mothers bed room -- 2 go to Jacob Detlor, ask Dr for Settlement 3 go to Andrews for Apples Simon & Ann Meachum down S 4 meeting Schoolhouse 5 visiting with Bellville friends 6 go to Napanee 7 Friends go up to Bellville Maria then spend day at Mr McCoys -- 8 go to 4th Town, A B & Maria Stay at Jacobs & myself A D 9 return by Mr Emburys </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1829 Octr 10 Kill hog for Mother, Chs & Mr McCoy take tea hear S 11 rain, go to Meeting School house 12 Move to Napanee 13 go to Philips & Chapmans John draw 1 load Mr Grant 3 yester & today 14 go to Mr McUmbers get Measure for Shoes -- 15 Mrs McUmber wash, I go to Mothers, Stay at I. Chamberlains 16 return put Glop in windows 17 Mr & Mrs Kitcheson take breakfast S 18 meeting at Prindles, I Roblin here 19 rain & blow, take down Pot Ash house / Mr & Mrs Huff take tea 20 go to Philips & Mothers trade with John 21 get Potatoes, draw board do &c 22 drawing boards & rails Billy here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1829 Octr 23 Bell & S George go to Mothers I make fence 24 go to Qr Meeting S 25 at do. Maria at Philips (a daughter 26 go to Philips -- & to Mill 27 do for Waggon get apples David here tonight 28 go home wt waggon & to Mothers Settle wt H Anderson -- 29 go to Kingston See Webster /rain ) 30 return home (rain, 31 rain, Chs & Ann Peterson Stay all night -- Novr S 1 Stay home, rain Mrs Huff take tea 2 rain, take Shoes back -- go to Philips, Mothers &c 3 fix counter, go to Storehouse Stay all night 4 Send McGill & Fletcher for apples -- 5 rain good 6 opening do -- </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1829 Nov 7 opening goods &c S 8 Meeting do John Roblin here Mr Bipel take dinner here 9 in Shop Mr & Mrs Barriger here 10 rain -- have apple Bee 11 Mother & John here -- 12 Mother go home 13 Amelia & Me go over 3rd Town 14 return, Mr McCoy here S 15 go to Clafs meeting 16 John & Ann & Bell & John here rain -- 17 go to Hester McCoys wedding - stay at John C 18 return home -- 19 go to Kingston -- 20 Settle with KirkPatrick 21 return home S 22 Mr Heyland preach I appointed Clafs Steward 23 go to the Mill for flour Spend evening Mr Huffmans </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1829 Novr 24 to 27 } nothing particular 28 move Store house S 29 meeting & go to Mr Barrigers 30 Mifs Twigg commence School -- Sent to Indian Store Dec 1 procure a waggon 2 Send corn to Bath for Salt 3 cold. 4 do -- 5 --- S 6 rain go to meeting Mr Bifsel preach 7 to 11 home 12 go to Mr Sells -- S 13 at Mothers & Aunt B 14 return home /Mifs Twigg S 20 Mr Heyland preach I go to Mothers -- 21 home David here to 26 home S 27 meeting Mr Shorts exhort 28 go to Kingston to 30 at Kingston 31 return home (watch night) </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1830 Jany 1 Mr McCoy & Mr Bifsel here Mr & Mrs Huff Mr & Mrs Barriger dine here 2 home -- John & Anne come S 3 John & Ann here & Chs 4 go to Town Meeting 5 go to D Herrinerlys this evening 6 go to Mothers, get Clock Snow 7 Mr & Mrs McCoy here 8 Maria & David go over to Mothers & Sill's -- Snow 9 at Lecke & Isaac Carscullens, go to Mothers S 10 go to 4th Town wt Maria Bell & Mrs Grant -- Stay at Andrews 11 return from Mothers -- 12 do home 16 & 17 S Quarterly meeting -- PH. married 19 go to Meeting Mr Ryerson preach U S School house 20 go up to Falls McR. preach 21 do up to do -- Philip Huffman wedding </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 27 go to T. Chapmans, call at Mothers & Ann 28 Philip & Jane Mr & Mrs McCoy here 30 Settle with Robt Edgar Feby 3 No School /Mifs T. Sick) 11 & 12 School -- 15 15 School 26 Edwd Carscullen married Mch 3 Go to Kingston wt Mc{illegible} 6 return this morning John go to 4th Town S 7 Hester Carscullen die (Isaac's wife ) 2 oclock AM 9 buried Mr Bifsel preach 20 Mifs Twigg quit School Apl 1 Sent S G & Wm to Mr Wilde 11 John Clark died 12 Do buried Maria & myself take tea A.M.B 13 Asabel McCoy married -- 14 gave McPherson. Ias Minks note for L11. payable in Lumber in 1st Feby last -- to be endorsed on my note from McPherson & McGregor </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1830 May 13 Asabel McCoy married about this time Su 13th April June 19 Fletcher Dunham, Married July 30 Elizabeth Wright, a Daug child died 20th) Aug 10 Aunt McNabb died Aunt Mary McNab 12 Heard of King's death 26th June 1830 25 Wrote E. Ryerson, enclosing 20 p for Guardian & 30 p for Mifsionary Society -- wrote L Reynolds about Palmer's note & amt -- Sep 6 Kain hung in Kingston, rainy day Agreed with Amelia to teach the boys 14th at 1/2 past 11 O'clock PM a girl born proved to be Mary Matilda </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1830 Nov 29 Snow fall about 1 inch this evening -- Mr W. Ryerson here 30 this morning Snow mild Dec 3 paid Wm Ryerson 16/6 for 2nd Vol C. Guardian 7 very cold first Ice on river 8 snow this evening & night 9 Sleighs running 14 Sold Axe to Mr McBenson, warrant 2 weeks rain, snow all go off S 19 George Detlor died last night 20 Boys commence School 21 G. Detlor buried 25 Mr Ferguson preach / Bible Sou{cut off} S 26 Mr Johnson preach 1831 Jany 8 & 9 Quarterly meeting Maria & myself go Sister Bell 13 tonight half past 11 oclock Sister Bell died -- S 16 Bell buried -- Mr Ferguson preach </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1831 Feby 26 Wednesday, Mary Matilda Baptized by Geo Ferguson Mch 4 Philips Boy died S 6 buried 11 Ann Wilder died 2 oclock at M 13 buried 24 thunder 25 crofs on the Ice with a Canoe 28 Channel open -- 29 rain Apl 2 & 3 Quarterly Meeting very muddy 9 Snow Storm/ high wind -- S 10 Snow all afternoon 11 Snow go off 12 Pringle commence M{illegible} teaches 28 Pigs </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1831 Apl 29 Mr E. Huffman dies 1/2 pt 10 AM -- May S 1 buried Mr Ferguson preach "I know that my Redeemer liveth &c 13 Ann Fraser died 16 Thos Wilde abuse me 1832 Jany Mr Wilde died Mr Givens Preach Funeral Feby 1 John Detlor & Jane Wilde married 2 Andrew Wilde & C Carscullen married -- 3 Ben Clarke & Harriett McNabb married </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1832 Feby 6 John P Roblin his wife Mother & Sister here to Dinner May 21 paid McNeille for 500 feet rough edge board got at his Mill by Huff in winter -- 13/6 in presence of his Clerk P & W Windover _________________________________ Matilda have ague _________________________________ July 3th {two lines scribbled out} 19 engaged Crokery board among subscribers Hugh 9 engaged Searls at $120 p year or he to take the School in his acct by the end of the 1st yr - to give him 3/0 for each 8 hours writing </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Augt 24 hard frost {crossed-out} 27 agrees with Calum Wood - to give him 400. acres of Land of 800. which he is to do the Settlement duty upon -- I am only to do the writing The expenses of agency &c to be born by him -- I take my choice but not to divide lots -- {end crossed-out} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1833 Feby 17th This morning Mrs McCoy Died -- 19 Mr Poole preached & Mrs McCoy buried -- 23 go to Mr Lockwoods with Amelia -- S 24 hear Mr L. preach the first time -- 25 I return & bring Betsey leave Amelias 28 Mother moves to her Barragar farm -- Mch 2 the Coldest day I think by 20 degrees - of any day this winter -- S 3 Mr Poole Preach at Mills 4 go up with A. Davis to Mohawk land -- 6 Philip take tea here on his return from 4th Town </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April 6 -- Chs Chamberlain married on about this time _____________________________________ May 9 to 11 Mr Irvine here 27th Mr Armstrong Stay here tonight 28 he leaves here this morning to Wm Sills -- gave Me 5/0 29th Saml Detlor & his Mother here today 29 rain hard June 3 6 oclock PM a Girl Jane Jerusha 8th Agreed with OBrian to Pack & Hoop Potash Barrels at 6c each 24 Agreed with John Pringle to Pasture my horses & {illegible} for 20p this Season </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1833 July 23 Send 3 Boys to School to H ay L Augt Sun 9 go to head of Lake Aug 20 Send Samuel about this time Oct 12 No School from this day to Nov 7 recommence today 1834 May 10 Last night & this morning Snowing 2 {illegible} all go off by night 14 Snowing again 15 Snow and frost Icicles 1 foot long April 23 -- Today HC Thomson died at 1/2 past 2 PM 25 -- buried at 5__ PM I was at the funeral May 19 This morning 1/2 past 12 Samuel Detlor Died 20 buried today 3 oclock 21 go to Mohawk W{illegible} dunning and take Maria to A Darch's -- rain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1834 May 22 Mr Heyland stay here last night -- take breakfast a Dinner -- and return S 25 Field Meeting -- 26 A Shorts call again for his pay -- I agreed to leave it to arbitration -- or he might proceed in Law -- Sent a notice to forbid all persons purchasing the Same note -- to heralds 28 D. Roblin Start for Toronto Philip & myself go up to Taylors auction -- Uncle Walter died July 23 29 rain today -- July 23 Walter W Simons died Augt 15 paid Nickol Nickolson 25/0 being acct of Schooling D Roblin Sick -- Commence Cholera Oct 25 returned from Montreal </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1835 Mch 5th Ann Maria Chamberlain died Ann Chamberlain Sister) died S 8 -- burried today -- Mr Heyland preach May 28 - Old Mrs Shorey buried today 29 Martha West that was buried June 10 Eligh Wright died -- about 1/2 past 2 - P.M. this Day 8 Thos Empey Esq. died 4 o'clock A.M 1836 Jany 5 Elizabeth Sophia born 10 Oclock AM June Elected a member of Parliament 1838 May remove to Brighton 1842 Jany return to Napanee 1843 Oct move into rough easthouse </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed