26 10 557 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4616382f4d88fee670373f7a03fabc92.pdf 559ac14b03ac0920c6881e36cc10a9e4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == The Canadian Pocket Diary == 1926 PUBLISHED BY THE BROWN BROTHERS, LIMITED MANUFACTURING STATIONERS TORONTO https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7fdfbb63c046a638b1ce1b7bf633ec59.pdf 01e009c9147968b294ebb9a18dd73c81 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. IDENTIFICATION {Printed form with responses handwritten} My Name is Ernest Howard Buck Address R.R.#2, Paris, Ont. Hazel Grove Farm 'Phone 96 ring 12 Birthday July 12 Age 21 Height 5 ' 9 " Complexion dark Weight 155 In case of accident or illness please notify Mrs Ernest H. Buck R.R. #2, Paris, Ont. If anyone should find this book kindly return to above address. THINGS HARD TO REMEMBER Number on case of my Watch " movement " Automobile License No. Engine No. H.P. Size of Tires Number of my Bank Pass-book My accident insurance falls due on } My life insurance policies fall due on { {Printed} CALENDAR 1927 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/091bed0b204ff8c5057a0d8d1e211a66.pdf 1a3b9ca04d5c292dc3e48b3b12c0c808 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Memorandum from 1926 {blank} January Saturday 1 1927 Started off my second New Year with Jean but this time my head was resting peacefully in Jean's lap while we were, at least I was thinking of the things that were before us in the year 1927, instead of dancing. After a dainty lunch I had a few nice dances with Jean and then homeward after helping Jack up the hill. Home and in bed at 3 A.M. After such a fine start 1927 ought to be a great year for Jean and I. Sunday 2 Went in to see Dr Munro in morning with a sore foot and found that I had falling arches. Later than usual getting home as it was 11 o'clock when I left the doctor's office. Roscoe and I had our first cutter ride of the season when he went up home and I went after Jean and took her up too. Had a nice drive together and a pleasant evening with Mother and Dad even if we were later getting home. Jean and I to read diaries for a while. Monday 3 My feet were pretty sore so I hired Lloyd Roos to stay out of school and help me peddle the milk. Bought new pair of shoes and got a pair of arch supports at Geo Inkeaters. Maybe my feet didn't ache at night after wearing them in the afternoon. Read part of Jean's diary and retired at nine o'clock. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/41b45c4b80d1e09d41fcfb20e3bee9e4.pdf d83977d4939a62f85320e270553e090a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Tuesday 4 1927 Alex took the milk in my place and got home at two-oclock. Drove the boys to school, in the cutter when I had "Dollie" hooked in it for the first time. Got her shod while I was shopping and getting information about "marriage licenses". Called around by Taylor's for lumber on way home. Worked in dairy in afternoon and my thoughts all day were about where I would be two months from today. Wednesday 5 Roscoe took the boys to school with the team when he went after a load of coal so I helped Andy with the chores. Drew out two loads of manure when we got the coal off. Busy afternoon in dairy. Called Jean at night about ten but she was upstairs. Finished reading Jean's diary. It is certainly a wonderful book. Thursday 6 A cold frosty windy day. Did some shopping when I drove the boys to school. Got a shave and hair cut and had a chat with Jean at noon. Took Jean with me when Roscoe and I drove to Clara {Tracker's??} party. Didn't dance on account of my feet but had a nice chat with Jean while we listened to the music. Lovely drive home and oh how we hated to part. January Friday 7 1927 {Up??} in pretty good time even if it was 3.30 when I rolled on to the hay. Took the boys to school and after fixing up horses helped Roscoe draw out manure. Mr. Francis, R.O.P. cow tester came the night before and will be here till Sat morning. All day long a song "When the One that You Love, Loves You" kept rushing to my mind. Saturday 8 Didn't have to take the boys to shool so did up the chores across the road after breakfast, hooked up the "Greys" and we took out two loads of manure before our mid-day meal. Wash-day in the dairy made it a busy one for me. A dandy clear bright winter day made it one day closer to March the third. Sunday 9 A dandy bright frosty day. Did chores all morning and got fire on and things in good shape in the dairy. Roscoe helped me wash up right after dinner and then we drove up Keg Lane. I helped Jean milk and then took her up home for tea Had a very nice time and left for home early. Stopped at Barkers for a while and had a pleasant chat with Jean while we were sitting in the big chair together. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/915716b710755ba78ec1ef9413124aca.pdf f768df89b7b4cca4cd000566f9a2d40f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Monday 10 1927 A nice bright day for me to start back on the milk route after not having peddled for six days. Got along pretty good even if Charlie Birley who was supposed to help me didn't show up till I was nearly through. Finished up at 12:15. My feet were pretty tired at night after being on them all day so retired a few minutes after 8. Tuesday 11 Charlie helped me peddle the milk and we had a great time and were home by 12.20. He washed the bottles in the afternoon and Alex and I drove to town then went to Brantford with Dad where did some business then went to a sale just outside the city. I went after a horse but didn't buy any as they didn't fill the bill. Paris defeated Hamilton 4-3 in an O.H.A. hockey game. Wednesday 12 Another dandy day and a little milder. Made good time all by myself and was home from town at 12.30 or sooner. Had a shave and called Jean up at nooon. Charlie and Roscoe went up as far as Dean's with me at night. Had a nice time with Jean when we looked at some letters of hers before she burnt them, and we had the kitchen to ourselves. She showed me part of her trouseau and her new quilt. January Thursday 13 1927 The number "thirteen" is said to be an unlucky number but the 13th of January 1927 proved to be a lucky day for me when I had a "never to be forgotton" drive with Jean in the cutter behind Dolly on a mild night to a U.F.Y.P.O. directors meeting at Les Kellys and home again. The only unlucky part was that I had a chilly drive home all alone but the 3rd of March will soon be here and then Oh Boy! I'll be home before three in the morning. Friday 14 I'll bet there were two "Somebodys" who were lonely after their drive early in the morning Won't we be glad when there are no sad partings and we will be together always. Retired at 8.15 at night as I got my feet {wet??} and my legs were tired out from wading through the heavy snowfall during the night. Saturday 15 A very frosty but bright day and I almost froze on the milk route. Charlie and Roscoe went skating at night but I wrote a letter to Harry instead and went to dream land in good time. Wiped the dishes after supper for Grace so I wouldn't get {out?} of practice. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a6d649e603dac84297e5b41ec4704b1d.pdf 2701aa0ac91662f9b69875ae113b2255 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Sunday 16 1927 Another cold but a busy day for me. Just think only four more Sundays to peddle milk. Had a very nice time with Jean on Sunday evening even if I did have a sore throat and stayed so late that it was two o'clock when I rolled into bed. Monday 17 A mild day. Didn't feel very good in the morning, ate part of my breakfast and shortly afterwards vomitted it up. Took the milk to town but didn't make very fast time on an empty stomach. Laid down for a while in afternoon, then Charlie helped me with the work in the dairy. Was nearly all in when I rolled into bed after supper. Tuesday 18 A 7 pound baby girl arrived at Bendemere early in the morning and she has dark hair. Maybe the boys weren't tickled and did want to go to school. Dr. Jeffery gave me some pills to take and I laid around the house all day feeling pretty tough. Somebody was lonely so I played that piece on the phonograph. January Wednesday 19 1927 A very mild wet day and I can be thankful I didn't have to peddle the milk as I wasn't able. Had a chat over the phone with Jean and told her I couldn't come at night. Washed bottles and worked in the dairy all afternoon. Felt pretty tired at night so I retired at eight o'clock. Thursday 20 Made good time on the milk route even if my legs were weak. Saw Eleanor and so informed me that Jean had gone to bed the night before at 8 P.M. also. I wonder if she were lonely because I couldn't come and thought that sleeping would be a good way to pass the time away. Friday 21 Paris defeated Port Colborne in an O.H.A. game after two overtime periods by the score of 3-2. A number of the U.F.Y.P.O boys went to the game so our annual supper was rather broken up until they appeared even if we had a good feed. Officiated as president for last time and Carl was elected as my successor. Jean wasn't there so I was glad when the meeting adjourned. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9a1bad44c0a86f5c660ad5daf026d2d5.pdf 20d22ebb6796f28d9a0b3248724f42a2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Saturday 22 1927 The weather turned colder early in the morning and maybe it wasn't slippery. Maybe my feet didn't ache after being on them the night before and up late. Had a nap after supper then woke up and had a bath and retired again at eleven bells. Sunday 23 Roscoe and I drove up home after we had things fixed up in the dairy. Helped Jean milk and had supper with her. Had a pleasant drive up home afterwards and a nice chat with the folks. Stopped in at Barker's on the way home and had a lunch so didn't get home very early. Only three more Sundays to peddle milk. Monday 24 Felt great even if I didn't get much sleep the night before. Alex, Roscoe, and I drove "Dollie" to town at night to see U.F.O. League hockey games. Great sport watching them whack at each other. Dumbries defeated Kitchener 4-0 and {Moyles???} beat Glenmorris 3-2. January Tuesday 25 1927 Another busy day as usual in the dairy. Read a couple of chapters in a book and rolled into bed at ten o'clock so as to get slept up for the next night. Wednesday 26 A terrible frosty morning with the mercury registering 12 below zero. Was home in less than four and a half hours from the time I left as I had to run to keep warm. Froze both my cheeks coming home but I put a scarf over my face and drove up to see Jean just the same arriving there at 9.15. The kiss I received when I left more than repaid me for my cold drive let alone the pie and the nice time I had. Thursday 27 Another cold day with the thermometer registering about the same but moderating considerable before night. It just began to dawn on me that it is only five weeks until my wedding day and I kept wondring from time to time what I would be doing in five weeks time at the same moment. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3f2680ddd7a287af1055661b40a47794.pdf e04473503573277873abf13867337ebc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Friday 28 1927 Roscoe and I attended the Telfer girls party at night and I had a dandy time. Had a few nice dances with Jean, my first since the early hours of the first morning of 1927 and we had a nice chat and lunch together on the kitchen sofa even if they did throw paper at us Home at 3 A.M. Saturday 29 Felt fine considering the fact that I only had three hours sleep. Lloyd Ross came out in afternoon and helped me wash bottles so I was through work in good time at night. Retired at eight o'clock right after supper for a real night sleep. Sunday 30 My third last Sunday as an M.P. was rather a quiet one for me, until night when I drove into town; spent a few minutes at Eleanors, then Jean and I faced a cold strong north-west wind up home where I made a short call and then down the sideroad to Calamity Farm for lunch. It sure was an interesting and happy drive and evening for me. Home at 1.30 after a fast buggy ride. January Monday 31 1927 The weather was considerable colder and maybe it wasn't slippery. Sleigh broke down by Grandma Sinclairs and I waited for over an hour before Alex came in with the truck and we peddled the rest of the milk. Left the team at "Hicks" to get shod, bought Skelly's sleighs and had them attached to the box. The end of a happy month and only a few more days to peddle milk. February Tuesday 1 Had a busy day collecting accounts on the milk route and used the new sleighs for the first time. A dandy mild day and the snow and ice melted fast. Wednesday 2 A dandy bright day and the bear saw his shadow. Six weeks now of cold weather but what do I care with only a few more weeks at Bendemere. Used Dolly on the milk wagon. Had a dandy time at Jean's at night. Saw the wedding cake and a piece of the cloth Jean's wedding dress is to be made of. Oh! Boy how I hated to come home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a3e4d227969c54fad1dbb7863a9c6057.pdf 8be7f87333625ebbf62a46cdbc1dad67 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February Thursday 3 1927 Had another ride behind "Dollie" in the milk wagon when we peddled some more "Golden Guernsey" in the town of Paris. Saw Jean and cousin Eva for a few minutes when I was in the Bank of Commerce. Friday 4 Roscoe and I drove his coupe to a U.F.Y.P.O. club meeting in Maus School. Mostly a business meeting. Took part in an impromptu debate, "Resolved that the automobile is a curse instead of a benefit to humanity:" I was in the affirmative and we won. Saturday 5 Drove coupe to town right after dinner, met Dad, Mother and Jean and we went to Brantford. Dad gave Wiles & Quinlan a cheque for $64.xx/100 for part of my wedding costume. Jean bought a new coat too and we had a busy day looking at dresses gifts, and buying a wedding ring. My first days shopping with Jean was a wonderful one. An ice storm at night. February Sunday 6 1927 Very icy in the morning so took the team and sleigh and made great time. Busy afternoon with my books and in the dairy. Left here at 5.45 to go up to Jean's for tea. After we washed the dishes we drove up home for a while. Home in good time after a pleasant evening with Jean. Monday 7 Ernie Cochrane went with me on the milk route when we drove the team. He received his initiation when he fell three times as it was very slippery. It sure was a busy day for me explaining things to the new milk man. Got a lot of teasing from some of the customers when I introduced my successor. Tuesday 8 Ernie and I took the team again and made better time peddling milk. At night Roscoe, Ernie & I rode to town in the coupe and attended an interesting "Father & Son" Banquet in the Community Hall. Called at Dr. Munro's on way home and got my wart doctored. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5d061063afb638af5bc7232ebe18ab14.pdf f173742a1c34aefb04ca31af8e6b1765 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February Wednesday 9 1927 Roscoe and Ernie attended a U.F.Y.P.O. executive meetng at Maus School but I drove up and spent the evening with Jean. They had been to Brantford so she showed me some additions to her trousseau which included a hat that made her look more becoming than ever. Thursday 10 Just 15 months this morning since I started working at "Bendemere" and I celebrated it by a holiday from peddling milk as I completed my term as an "M.P." the day before. Put in the day helping Alex doctor ring worm on the cattle in the morning and helping Ernie in the dairy in the afternoon. Friday 11 Went to Burford in the afternoon for the first time with Alex after a load of pea ensilage which weighed 25.70 {2nd no. not clear} lbs. Attended party at Geo Telfers at night and as Jean was there to dance and as my feet were much better we sure had some nice dances together even if we were tired later. Home and in bed at 3.15 A.M. February Saturday 12 1927 Felt pretty good with only a little sleep. Alex and I went after another load of ensilage and brought home 2725 lbs this time. Had to stop twice coming home to adjust truck and then coming up the subway hill a porcelain in the no 1{??}, spark plug blew up caused by a short circuit in the magnets. Drove into town with Rock at night and received final treatment on my wart at Dr. Munro's office. Sunday 13 We, Bendemere boys, all slept in until 6.35 A.M. Helped Ernie on the milk route and were through delivering just 3 hours and a half from the time we landed in town. Spent a busy afternoon in the dairy. Spent a very pleasant Sunday evening with Jean which more than made up for the pleasant drive???? I had going home. My last Sun. night drive back to Bendemere and by all means the worst as I looked like a snowman and was good and wet when I landed home at one o'clock. Monday14 Helped Roscoe draw out manure in the morning and in the afternoon Alex and I cut logs down at the Vanatter farm and Roscoe drew a load of them to town. Rather tired at night so retired early. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/636deb15a10f802c3bcdc0599aae2d9d.pdf 0c6533ebb0394b60c4ae350e77ffe4fe Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February Tuesday 15 1927 Alex and I cut logs all day between chores and Roscoe drew two loads to the sawmill in Paris. Had my last cutter ride behind Dollie when I drove up to help Jean fix up the wedding invitations. Posted them on my way home in the moonlight and was home in good time after a dandy evening. Wednesday 16 A nasty wet morning so Alex and I took the boys to school in his car and then peddled the Upper Town and Flats as far as the Walker {Press?} for Ernie. It faired up in the afternoon so we cut logs and Roscoe made another trip to town. Thursday 17 Spent a few hours in both the morning and afternoon sawing pine logs in the bush next to Paynes even if it was kind of sloppy under foot. February Friday 18 1927 Alex went to St. Catharines with Mr. Telfer. I helped Roscoe load some logs after breakfast and then drove his coupe to Edgars Churchills and got his front spring repaired. Helped load another load of logs after dinner and then helped Mac & Ernie in the afternoon. Saturday 19 Put in my last day at "Bendemere" by choring around in the morning. In the afternoon Roscoe, Ernie, & I drove into Knowles studio to have our pictures taken along with the rest of Mrs. Laughlins Sunday school class. Rode out home with Terryberrys. It seemed funny for me to have nothing to do so helped with the chores and milked two cows. Sunday 20 My first real Sunday for ages. Didn't get up until 8.20 after more than sleeping the clock around. Nasty east storm so none of us went to church. Helped with the chores then as it was Verna's 9th birthday we had ice-cream for dinner then I walked down and spent a wonderful afternoon and evening with Jean and came home with Jacks at twelve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/524d89611b44705ed419a678c22dc3d6.pdf 2b37f4992b7a8d271c07209e566f87b8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February Monday 21 1927 An ideal winter day even if it was quite snappy. Slept in until eight o'clock then peeled potatoes and helped Mother wash, and assisted Dad with the chores in the morning. Dad and I took a load of articles to blacksmith shop at Canning and walked over to see Uncle Ern's horses. Tuckers were here for supper but I retired at nine o'clock. Tuesday 22 Dad and I did the chores in the morning then we motored to Paris after we got Jean. Jean and I got our Marriage License at the town clerk's office. Had dinner at the Dominion Cafe in Brantford and it was a real one. Dad & I went out to see Franklins horses in afternoon. Ordered my flowers and did other shopping afterwards. Had supper with Jean and then walked home after a wonderful day. Wednesday 23 Dad & I drove to town in the morning and then out to "Bendemere" after my buggy. Had dinner when we got home, did the chores, and then went to see horses at Elmer Barsons, and Camerons. Bought my first horse from A. Cameron for $140. She is an iron grey mare and is rising five years old and her name is "Fly". A real experience for me leading her home. February Thursday 24 1927 Spent the day cutting wood with Mr Barker and Dan at "Hazel Grove" Cleaned "Gyp" off for the first time and lead her home with me at night. Mrs Barker told me about the shower for Jean on Saturday. I hope next Thursday is as nice as it was to-day until five o'clock. Friday 25 Mother went to town with me when I hooked "Gyp"{blurry} up for the first time and got her shod at "Hicks." Spent the morning in the Dentists chair. Had dinner at Barkers and then Jack Dan, Mr Barker and I went to Brantford in the Dodge to see the Better Seed Train. Helped Jean separate when we came home, had supper, helped moved the piano and then drove to J R. {Inkcaters ??} to practice the play and back again through a nasty snow storm. Saturday 26 Jean and I drove to Paris in morning. Completed my appointments with the dentist, got a haircut, and purchased gifts for the singer, pianist, and the best couple. Ladies of the district gave Jean a surprise shower of wonderful gifts and I had to open them. Tea and a pleasant time after. Helped draw two cars out of snowbanks after and then drove home after the chores were done. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/921260497086f766844735040a289c27.pdf 173df0aa15f0f35f614724388f483a46 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February Sunday 27 1927 My last single Sunday. Attended Sunday school at the Mission with the boys then drove down and helped Jean milk then brought her up home for tea. Roscoe and Aileen were here too. If all my double Sundays are as happy as my single ones have been in the past I will surely be a happy man. Fast ride home behind Gyp in the cutter. Monday 28 Started to shovel out side road in morning then Dad drove down and we got Mr. Barker then drove over to Hyndmans to see some cattle. Went to town in the afternoon, did some shopping, and then out to "Bendemere" to help Ernie fix up his books. Home and in bed about 11.30. March Tuesday 1 Spent the first day of March down at Barkers. Broke road through side road in the morning. After dinner Mr. Barker, Dan, and I brought the cow and 2 stockers Mr Barker bought for Jean and I home to Hazel Grove. Came home early at night and went right to bed. March Wednesday 2 1927 Spent the last day of my boyhood at home helping Carl haul out manure. Upset a big load at the end of the lane. Jock Lushman came up in the afternoon and we had an unique experience with {Pifhers?} dog. Had my last car ride when I spent my last evening and danced with and kissed Miss Barker good-bye for the last time. Even so it was the happiest evening I ever spent with Jean. Thursday 3 A wonderful day for our wedding and lots of sunshine made it the greatest day of my life. I'll always have a picture in my mind of how sweet and charming Jean looked when she left her father's arm and pulled upon my left side before the ceremony commenced. I sure was a lucky boy. Friday 4 My honeymoon or rather ours was too short and sweet and too wonderfully happy to write about so I'll omit it. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9610e5875a5aafc303d2587309019b95.pdf e372d0c923eaa5e41d2765aecfafc3e7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March Saturday 5 1927 {blank} Sunday 6 {blank} Monday 7 Dad met us in Paris at the station after our train was 37 minutes late and we had a dark and muddy drive home. Jean and I spent our first whole night together at my home and had a real sleep as there wasn't any noise to bother us. March Tuesday 8 1927 Arrived back and took up my new abode at Hazel Grove just before dinner time. After we had our pictures taken I changed my clothes and went out to help load up a load of turnips. Left my horse at Lushmans when Jean and I went to Galt and helped present the play "Robert and Mary" at Wesley United church. Wednesday 9 Helped milk in the morning for the first time on Calamity Farm. Dan took the last load of turnips and the price was thirty cents per bushel. Drove Jean and Lou up home for a while in the afternoon to see Mother about the reception. Thursday 10 Jean and I shipped the cream in the morning and did some shopping while we were in town and were home by noon. Opened a joint account at the Bank of Toronto and deposited $125.00 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b2379d74bf71219b07f1c5ee2467be8d.pdf 7edaa7648063490bacbae7a1af8943c9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March Friday 11 1927 Another wonderful day. Dan and I trimmed up brush along Mrs Pefkers fence in the morning. Drove Cousin Eva and {Lois? or Lou?} up home after dinner, then had my first experience dressing and cleaning oats for the show when I got back. Mother and Dad gave Jean and I a reception at night. There were 108 present, Melb's orchestra played lovely and maybe I didn't have some of the most wonderful dances with Jean. Saturday 12 The morning after the night before and a real night at that. My stomach felt kind of funny but Dan and I sawed and split birch blocks just the same after we did the morning chores. Helped look over oats after dinner then about four Dan and I drove to town and shipped them, did some shopping for Mrs Barker and I got some things for my wife for the first time. Sunday 13 A rainy Sunday when my wife and I attended church for the first time as married folks. We were in church just 29 minutes from the time we left home in spite of the bad roads. Up home for dinner. We received $3 as a wedding present. $1.5 from both Carl and Roscoe and $1 from the girls. God bless them all. My first Sunday evening that I remained at Hazel Grove and a happy one. March Monday 14 1927 Dan and I spent the morning and afternoon down on the flats sawing and splitting up the big elm tree. Finished sawing about four o'clock but not until we had got quite wet as it came on to rain. Tuesday 15 Hauled Charlie Meggs car out of side road in morning then drew up part of the bass wood tree. Jean and I drove Cousin Eva to town, increased our bank account, and did some shopping in the afternoon. Feed of wedding cake coming home. Harold Fisher backed out of Ford Garage at 12 P.M. going at rate of 45 miles per hour and right over into the river. "Mistaken" alias "Miss {Herbie?}" arrived at Hazel Grove. Wednesday 16 Finished bringing up the basswood tree after we did the chores in the morning. Trimmed up brush along Pefker's fence after dinner. At night Jean and I drove up home for a couple of setting hens and when we got back Mr. Webster and Bernice were here. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e1b217f3351af09fda46158254073b81.pdf 5a0ce98c3102a65c9bf6cbd8c8f82d20 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March Thursday 17 1927 Up at six and did the chores so that Dan and I were over to Pefkers ready to saw wood shortly after eight. Couldn't get the engine started until 9.30 so didn't finish until three. Sawed here for 2 1/2 hours {word off left side of page, incomplete; then???} but didn't get through. Jean and I had our first two meals apart since were married. Friday 18 A wet morning. Jean went with me to post some letters and hold "Gyp" when we took the cream and a crate of eggs to the station. Finished sawing the wood at 11.15 then had dinner and drove to Gibson's sale at Drumbo. Mr Barker bought another cow for us and two steers, Dad also got two steers. They are to {word off left side of page, be???} shipped in Mr. Meggs {carload?} to-morrow. Saturday 19 A dandy spring day. Dan and I split wood on the wood pile between the chore {word off left side of page, times?}. Did the chores up early and were {word incomplete, all?} through by six o'clock. Wrote a letter after supper to send to Pauline along with Jeans {word off left side of page, Pat?} and slept and listened {corrected from listed? }to phonograph while I was waiting for the cattle to come in. March Sunday 20 1927 {blank} Monday 21 {blank} Tuesday 22 {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a7e70be3e924c854a566ba8325addae4.pdf 5183f6b3175725732404f110860e1d2b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April Saturday 16 1927 {dates jumped from March to April} {blank} Sunday 17 {blank} Monday 18 {blank} April Tuesday 19 1927 {blank} Wednesday 20 {blank} Thursday 21 Plowed in the morning then had some hard work and some queer fun when we fixed the pump in afternoon. It rained so we couldn't finish our job until after chores were done. All of us went to a shower for Jack and Lou at Cunninghams and had a nice time and a feed of ice cream. Home at three. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fe3f6118cf24863ce6800d44aa35e624.pdf b90099e3784b49ad664104acc61b3189 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April Friday 22 1927 Took away three cattle we had sold to Mr. Meggs in morning and had an interesting race when one {word unclear - red?} one headed homeward. Red pair weighted 2070 and {word unclear - roan?} one 1210. Received our first share of the cattle money. Plowed 28 rounds in 4 1/2 hrs in afternoon. Five piece orchestra played at shower friends and neighbours gave Lou at night and maybe I didn't enjoy some swell dances with Jean. Saturday 23 Didn't get up very early, did the chores up and then got dressed and Dan and I made a fast trip to town for some eggs and the ice cream. Lou and Jack were married about 12.10 and the sun was shining. Had a queer feed afterwards and then saw the happy couple off even if we did have to go to Brantford in the Dodge and we took Eleanor with us. Sunday 24 A nice cool Sunday morning. Jean and I drove our horse and buggy to church and I went to sleep and Mrs Parsons was laughing at me. Up home for dinner and I did the carving. Pleasant afternoon and Rock came up for a few minutes. Websters were here when we got back about five but didn't stay long. April Monday 25 1927 A fine day including clouds and sunshine and a light shower of snow and rain at noon turning milder towards night. Dan and I plowed all day and finished the big field south of the barn. I finished four lands so no wonder my arms and legs ached at night. Helped Jean wring out my combinations at noon. Tuesday 26 A wet morning so chored around and pealed one hydro pole. Struck out little piece by the house with the old team about eleven o'clock and finished it afterwards with "Gyp" and "Fly" then plowed in the three corner piece till night. Had a nice walk to the mail box with Jean after supper then she helped me fix ups my horses for the night and I helped with the dishes. Wednesday 27 Raining in the morning but stopped at nine. Dan and our Dad went to town and I plowed with the old team and helped Robt Geddie bag up his oats. Finished plowing my land and then rolled the nine acres in three hours and three quarters with my "flyers" Dad, Mother, Bob, & the girls brought up some "Spuds" https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2c167008b238c75d9e612257e56b052a.pdf f0ac32ab28de786f2eaa0cfc8dfb9e69 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April Thursday 28 1927 A fine cool day for working horses and I accomplished quite a lot of work when I harrowed the south half of oat field twice and rolled it in front of the drill. Dan sowed all day and nearly finished the piece. Had a delightful walk back and up the flats with Jean after supper in the twilight. Friday 29 A wonderful day. Harrowed in the four acre piece all morning then in the afternoon the three of us helped the Hunters build a fence across the river. Fell in, got my feet wet, and scratched my foot on the barb wire. Jean brough me home a letter containing good news about the Tretheway-Ossian mines when she came home from town at noon. Saturday 30 {left side of writing is cut off a bit} Rolled and harrowed in the three corner piece in the morning. Finished harrowing when Dan finished sowing it in the afternoon then harrowed the nine acres in the south field in three hours. {word cut off} increase arrived at noon and it has a dark complexion. Had a bath after supper, then went to town with Jean and Dan but was home arly. Through seeding Hurrah! May Sunday 1 1927 All of us went up to Uncle Arts for dinner and had a great time with lots of good laughs. Grandpa and Elsie came out after dinner so we had a real nice visit. Did the chores in a hurry when we got home and Jean and I attended church together at night for the first time since we were married and it was High School night at that. A dandy day and a wonderful one for me. Monday 2 A dandy bright warm day. Struck out three lands and the ends of the root field with the old team then plowed with my own team till 5.30 when I quit to help Jean with the milking. Jean accompanied me when I went up to put a new shoe and landside on my plow after supper. "Stubby" had a colt when I went to the barn in the morning and its a "Miss Stubby" and a pretty roan one at that. Tuesday 3 It threatened to rain all morning but kept off until after eleven when I had to quit plowing and unhook for the barn. Dan & I changed oil in separator. Rung the pigs before we looked up about three o'clock when it had stopped raining. Jean & I celebrated our 2nd anniversary by helping cash other with our work after supper and a walk together. Carl, Bobbie & Scott brought down my buggy wheel. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c1b9917fec286af8fbd10b37d015a1b0.pdf c7788e9e92e7c27d87db1b04514a7a44 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Wednesday 4 1927 Plowed root ground all day with "Gyp and Fly" and sure turned over a lot of ground. At night Jean, Dan, and I motored to town and spent a very pleasant evening at Eleanor's and Cousin Melville was there too and feeling full of the old "Nick" Thursday 5 Spent the biggest part of the day bewteen the plow handles. At night Dan, Jean, and I drove to Paris to get "Harry" the new German police puppy when he came in by express. Read part of the story "King John of the {Mean?}" in the Ladies Home Journal before wewent to toost. Ernie Laughlin and P.J. Campbell called on me. Friday 6 Cut and planted five short rows of Irish cobbler potatoes in the garden then rolled until noon. Renewed my Ontario Farmer subscription. Spent the afternoon fencing the river and there abouts and it sure was a wonderful day for the job. May Saturday 7 1927 Rolled in the root field in the morning then harrowed in the garden till noon. Then after dinner I scratched away in the sod field by sheep pen and then up along the lane. Jean helped me grass my horses after supper, then we did the dishes, listened to the "Wingers" on the radio and I had a bath and we went to roost. Sunday 8 Had a hurried trip to the flats with Jean before church time after some flowers. Big crowd at Mother's Day service at church. Honored my mother by having dinner with her and then attending Sunday School with her at the Mission when Jean and I attended S.S. together for the first time. Home and did the chores after and then wrote a letter to Harry Weir at night. Monday 9 Thunderstorm came up and it started to rain about five and it sure did rain until about ten o'clock when it cleared up for the day. Chored around in the morning. Took "Gyp" to Canning and got her shod and some other work done, after dinner and as I brought two bags of "Spuds" down from home got back just in time to help finish milking and turn the separator. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6e42fd2757c443f1da3caf3f8cdf92f6.pdf dacbac5814783676a7bec9e57a12f374 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Tuesday 10 1927 Heavy hail and rain storm started at 5.45A.M. but hail only lasted for a few minutes even if they were as large as peas and it stopped raining about 9.30. Took "Fly's" shoes off and {puled?} hydro-poles till noon. Dan and I cleaned out boxstall, 3 loads in all and spread it in root field and finished manuring the field. Struck out last two lands and helped Jean milk. "Billy" our first lamb arrived. Wednesday 11 Struck out a land for Dan in sod field then finished the root field except 3 rounds around headlands when I plowed all day with the bay and gray in spite of a nasty drizzle at times in the morning. Plowed six rounds in sod before I quit to help milk and separate. Websters and Sinclairs were here for tea. We all have an invitation to dinner in Brantford on Sunday next. Cut Jean's hair at noon for the first time. Thursday 12 A nice bright morning and I plowed sod all morning with my team. Dad and Mother, Carl, and Bobbie took Jean and I to Brantford with them in the afternoon and I had the beneficiary of my life insurance policy changed from Mother to Jean. Carl got a new Spring coat and Bobbie his first suit of long trousers. May Friday 13 1927 Finished plowing the sod field in the morning except for a few rounds around the headlands. Rolled and harrowed in the other root field all afternoon after I helped Dan fill the spray toank. Jean and I drove up home at night and took Mother's plants up. We had an invitation to a dance at Glenmorris given by Melb's orchestra but didn't go. Saturday 14 {Puled?} hydro poles until 10.30 when Dan had finished plowing head lands in sod field then started to draw out manure. Took out four loads and spread them all myself in the afternoon while Dan greased the Dodge. Went to town at night even if I did feel tired and we had a good feed of figs too. Sunday 15 Didn't go to church in the morning as we all went down to Webster's for dinner. Maybe we didn't have a brave feed and I weighed 157 and Jean 140 pounds, afterwards We didn't get to church at night as it was raining and we were too late getting through chores so went to bed early. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c3f2dccb98e9237a212338ff29baf734.pdf 72ffd483c6e2179dee3a32ab90f8bd32 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Monday 16 1927 Dan and I drew out four loads of manure in morning and cleaned out two box stalls. A wet afternoon so we doctored "Miss Stubby's" horns and started to repair hay fork track. Dad and Mother drove down about four and Dad helped me {word cut off - do?} carpenter work then doctored on horn we hadnt done {word cut off} right on the calf and helped us milk. They stayed for supper. Dan's and my trip with our {word cut off new?} cow to Lushmans was in vain even if we didn't get back until 10. Jean had gone to bed but we had a real chat afterwards. Tuesday 18 Had a nice long walk when I took our cow back to Holmes right after breakfast and I didn't get back until after tea. Dan and I drew manure the rest of the day, ten loads in all. Rained at night again so as we were both tired we returned just as soon as we finished the dishes. Wednesday 18 A real Spring day. Finished manuring the piece in hay field with the 25th load. Cleaned out hen houses besides hauling out 3 loads in {word cut off - morning?}. Rolled sod after dinner then harrowed {word cut off - peas?} after Dan finished sowing and then {word cut off - dragged?} in sod field rest of day. Tired at night but went for a wonderful walk around the flats with Jean. Gee! I'm glad I'm married now. May Thursday 19 1927 Dan and I plowed with both teams in the hayfield in the morning and I finished the piece for corn after dinner with my team even if it did rain. Jean and I drove to Canning after some work I had done at the blacksmith shop and calleed in home on the way back. Friday 20 Had a nice walk back to Holmes in the morning with "Pokey". Back at ten then harrowed the rest of the day in the two root fields. Rest of the folks went to Mt. Vernon at night but Jean and I drove to Paris and saw the play "Anne Whats Her Name" presented by Mt Pleasant Dramatic Club under auspices of U.F.Y.O. and it was a real play too. Saturday 21 A wet morning so spent the time fixing the hay fork track and finished it at noon. Harrowed the root field in afternoon and rolled and harrowed piece in hay field. Went to town at night and brought Eleanor and Melville home with us. Great time before we went to toost including pyjama mix ups. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/31c9a0a31d994a1298d20130c51601ed.pdf c95387ad5786124c637d10bd2cb2048f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Sunday 22 1927 A wonderful day and just like Summer Jean and I and our family attended church in the morning. Cunningham's came right after dinner then we went for a walk around the flats. Three Cayuga young men and the Telfer family were here for supper including Cousin Eva with her diamond. "Fly" got quite badly cut up when Dolly and Prince put her over the wire fence. Monday 23 Another wet Monday and we spent the day housecleaning at the barn and at night I started to build a rack for my team harness. Had my first experience helping a sheep to lamb. Had to call Fasken to get him to remove a pair of ewe lambs and they are all right. Tuesday 24 Fixed fence along the lane in the morning and then after dinner we hooked "Prince and Gyp" together for the first time and celebrated Victoria Day by working on the highway. Jean and I had only been in bed a few minutes when we had to get up as Charlie and Irene came over. May Wednesday 25 1927 Jean and I had a pleasant ride to town in the buggy when we shipped the cream. Back in an hour and ten minutes from time we left home then worked on road till noon. After dinner we caught a crate of fat hens and Dan & I shipped them to Wallers when we brought home 3.20 lbs of chesnut coal with Prince and Gyp from the U.F.O. consignment. Roscoe & Eileen were here for supper and Websters for a few minutes later in the evening. Thursday 26 Rolled oats, repaired eave troughs, and unloaded coal in the morning. Helped plant strawberries and worked on road after dinner. Warren and Maggie came over after supper and brought over two pigs Mr. Barker had purchased from them the week before. Friday 27 Harrowed piece in the hayfield four times and then Jean helped me move harrows to field west of barn and I worked there till noon. Had my first experience driving the team on the spray track for half an hour after dinner. Got Pifher's disk and disced rest of day. Jean and I had a nice drive up home at night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/446352241065f95c25bfa557a8c661ca.pdf f001871e0e4cc0cb80d25fd7dd92b8c5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Saturday 28 1927 Dan drove the team for a while in the morning and again at night but I worked them on the disc myself the rest of the day. Four of us went to town at night and Jean and I had our first Guernsey Milk Shake since we we married with Eleanor and Melville. Sunday 29 Dan, Jean, & I attended church in the morning and heard Mr. Story, a missionary from South America, deliver a fine address. Mr. Wilson was back for first time since his illness. All of us were up at Cunninghams for dinner and supper and had a nice visit and two wonderful meals. Monday 30 Worked the disc all morning and then took it home just before dinner. Harrowed and rolled in front of the drill when Dan and his Dad sowed the mangels and some of the corn. "Fly's" knee was all better when I brought her up from the pasture. May Tuesday 31 1927 Up at 4.45 A.M. as Warren and Maggie came over and drove Mr and Mrs Barker and Dan to Toronto to ssee Lou in the Dodge Brothers. They arrived home a little after nine. Jean and I spent our first day alone since our honeymoon and had a great time feeding chickens and keeping things straight and I disced in between times. June Wednesday 1 Disced the corn ground west of the barn crosswise in the morning and then in the afternoon I harrowed and rolled ahead of the drill while Dan sowed corn. Mr and Mrs. Cochrane and the Websters came about four o'clock so we had lots of company for supper when we had a good feed of chicken. Thursday 2 Uncle Arts 18th Wedding Anniversary. Finished harrowing and rolling corn ground about ten then dug post holes until noon. Fixed fence all afternoon at end of orchard and Jean and her Mother attended afternoon tea at Crombies but were home in time to milk. Drove up home at night and didn't get home until almost 12 {the rest of the wording is cut off from bottom of page, unable to read} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/17d3e85332307c333a3a53d0697cbf87.pdf c1d2412c7b59db42574cebed498908e0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June Friday 3 1927 Jean took me to town with her in the morning to help ship the cream and do some shopping while Dan disced turnip ground. Spudded thistles in the strawberries till now and then spudded thistles in oats and hoed spuds after dinner till {Mr. or Ms.} Webster was ready to go to work. Laid out line of poles, roofed them and planted the first one. Saturday 4 A wet morning, Filled {tank?} in attic after breakfast then helped fix latch on doors and then spent most of the day housecleaning in the cellar. "Hot Dog!" we had some time Dug my first hole for hydro poles before milking time. Had a feed of {figs?} at town at night along with Eleanor & Melville. Katie Birley's wedding day. Sunday 5 {This entry is too faded to read.} June Monday 6 1927 {blank} Tuesday 7 {blank} Wednesday 8 {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/841c6ccaedd6f0cf5251f2395a5dbcc7.pdf 0269790e56cad2d091f106ece793ab30 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June Wednesday 15 1927 {blank} Thursday 16 {blank} Friday 17 {blank} June Saturday 18 1927 {blank} Sunday 19 {blank} Monday 20 Did a little work on fence until Mr Pifler came over and four of us went down after posts to mosquito alley. Busy morning. Had dinner along with other 8 men at Bee. Did all kinds of jobs when we set up fence around the barn yard in afternoon. Had a nice ride in Dad's car when I drove Jean up after mail around five. Maybe I wasn't glad she was there too. We sure had a heart to heart talk in bed at night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/de5bf2981bbadf69cb80412cfe5f5a16.pdf ab241738ea3c6a118c3de024e0c78bd1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June Tuesday 21 1927 Had my first experience with a sick sow for a few years when I took ours for a visit up to Jack Hardy's. Called in home for a few minutes on way back. Jean came out to help me spud thistles about 3.30 and we worked until 6.15 and finished the big {piece?}. Jean Gregory's wedding and a nice warm one after the heavy mist cleared up in the morning. Mr Barker decided to shingle the barn. Wednesday 22 {blank} Thursday 23 {This entry is too faded to be read.} June Friday 24 1927 {blank} Saturday 25 {blank} Sunday 26 {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/428df350880c2859bcfb8595f489d0fa.pdf 1cd62311ee927142c38d3457522dcd26 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July Saturday 9 1927 {blank} Sunday 10 Attended church in the morning and then we all went up to Cunninghams for dinner and Supper, The Telfers were there and maybe we didn't have a good time and a great feed of strawberries etc. It was 7.30 when we got home so it was late when we finished the chores. Monday 11 Had a "raring" time when I had "Gyp" & "Fly" on the mower for the first time, Took Pifher's cultivator home just before dinner. July Tuesday 12 1927 My 22nd birthday and a fine day. We drew in hay most of the day and about milking time Mr Barker & Dan went back after another load. Terrific windstorm came up just as they got in the barn doing damage here and there and was later followed by a heavy rain. U.F.Y.P.O. Garden party had to be called off. My darling wife presented me with 2 pairs of silk socks and a nice tie for my birthday at bed time. Wednesday 13 Put some new shingles on the barn where wind took them off by the ventilator last night. after dinner then pitched off a load of hay so the other two could gather up the hay blown around the field. I hoed turnips for awhile till milking time and Dan started to cut the timothy hay near the house. Thursday 14 Sharpened my first mower knife in the morning when Dan turned the emery while I touched two of them up. We went up to Cunninghams after dinner to see some cattle. Called in home on way there with some cherries. Bought 4 cattle for $240.00 and brought them home with us. Maybe it wasn't hot. Picked cherries with Jean till chore time while Dan went after Jack {last line cut off} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aae6ecb4f6013660934e303a1f207d0b.pdf 09f10178346020388a5fc803822136c4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July Friday 15 1927 A wet day so we didn't do much but clean up around and do chores at the barn all day. Jean & I cut each others hair in the morning. I cut thistles in the pasture for a while after supper. Saturday 16 Dandy warm muggy morning when Dan and I both plowed hay ground. Hoed turnips in afternoon. Dan had to take his operator's exam so had to go to town early. Consequently Jean & I didn't go but went for a swim at dark when I had finished cutting five rounds of hay with the old team. Sunday 17 Jean and I attended church and heard Mr. Wilson preach a wonderful sermon about children on his last Sunday before his holidays. Cunninghams were here for dinner. And supper. Drove Lou's two "Pa's" down around the flats in my buggy after a heavy shower to see the cattle. Had a nice ride to Paris when we saw Aunt Ruby off on the 5.40. July Monday 18 1927 Cultivated both pieces of summer fallow in the morning with my team while Dan raked hay. Hoed turnips till Dan finished cutting the timothy hay then drew in three loads after five o'clock. Jean and I drove up home for a few minutes at night and brought home 170 lbs of oats with us. Tuesday 19 Hoed turnips for a while after I finished picking 2 1/2 baskets of cherries. Drew in hay all afternoon and got in 7 loads including the one we got after supper. Mrs. Webster & sister Gladys came up to spend a couple of days. Warren & Maggie and the girls brought 9 little pigs over for us at night so we didn't get to bed until 10.30. Wednesday 20 Raked balance of timothy hay in the morning and finished cutting clover piece with my team before dinner. Took a load in after supper again which made 9 loads for the day. At night Dan drove Mrs Webster and Gladys to Brantford and Jean and I had a wonderful ride with them even if I was tired. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/38f750a32ba804ec264b1d868616ee33.pdf cef6cdf4518334e6083bedcc6f271c01 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July Thursday 21 1927 Dan and I sharpened a mower knife first thing after breakfast and then hoed turnips for a while. Took in the 20th and last load of hay in field by house and one load from other piece before noon. Drew in 8 loads when Mr. Pifher came over after dinner and we had two teams on the go and we finished the second piece. Hydro men finished building our line. Started to rain just at bed time. Friday 22 We all hoed turnips in the morning even if it was pretty mushy after the heavy rain the night before. Another heavy shower came up at 1.30 so that ended the hoeing. Did some jobs around barn until 3.45 then Dan and I struck out the sod field by the house with the old team. Saturday 23 Rained all morning until 10.30 while we were looking over oats for the show then we plowed with both teams until noon even if it did come onto rain again. I plowed 11 rounds with "Gyp n Fly" in 80 minutes and there were a few nice furrows in the bunch. Jean and I drove to town in rain after dinner and did some shopping for the company & ourselves. July Sunday 24 1927 Not a very promising morning and Jean and I were undecided what to do until Mother called up and asked us to go touring with them and the girls. Were up around "Cousin Ted's" and around the old farm in the morning and had dinner and Supper at Uncle Arts. Stopped in to see Frank and Della's new house on way home and when we got home Lou & Jack were here. It sure was a wonderful day. Monday 25 A fair day and I plowed 30 rounds in a little over four hours in the morning. Then in afternoon Jack Ball and I cultivated the summer fallow. Fell off cultivator seat coming to the house and skinned my nose. Tuesday 26 Hoed turnips till nine o'clock then we went over to Pifher's to draw hay and stack it. A Shower of rain came up around three and put a stop to that. Started to plow then Mr. Barker took the team after load of lumber for Pifher's barn. Weirs & the folks at home came down for a while.and we were up there for tea after. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1b4f04032a8f4adfba8dc8f0399b1e0e.pdf 2f0733cd48c5a7743de2b899ba39cb68 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July Wednesday 27 1927 Turned a lot of nice furrows when Dan and I plowed with both teams all day. Mr Barker officiated in C.N.R. settlement. Uncle Tom & Cousin Eva came over to spend a few days with us. Had a Keystone Securities man to see me but I didn't bite. Jean & I had a swim at night even if the water was high. Thursday 28 Weather didn't look very promising but Dan and I got the binder ready and got started cutting wheat just before noon. I shocked all the piece and finished right behind the binder. Rather a windy but short thunder shower came up at supper time and U.F.Y.F.O. garden party had to be postponed again. Leishman's hired man was killed when he fell from beam in haymow. Friday 29 Plowed all day and finished the sod piece just south of the house where we get such a good view from our bedroom windows. Used Dollie & Fly together for first time in afternoon and they make a steady team. Jean and I went for a walk after supper and salted the cattle. July Saturday 30 1927 Up bright and early ready for a big day and we had it too. Made good time fixing the west river fence when we were through by ten. Cut the barley and started to shock it before dinner. Then cut the other piece of wheat and had it stooked at 6.20 Didn't go to town but had a shave, helped Jean with the dishes, had a bath and waited for folks to bring Eleanor & Melville home with them. Sunday 31 {blank} August Monday 1 {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1ff47266b4083f0a36900a4fe9c56721.pdf 90f2579c8e9ba811202600ccaac7ff90 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August Tuesday 2 1927 {blank} Wednesday 3 {blank} Thursday 4 {blank} August Friday 5 1927 {blank} Saturday 6 We plowed all day with two outfits and it was rather warm. Quit in good time as it was "N--'s {see diary for true word} Night". Eleanor & Melville went down town with us so we had a few good laughs. Home in fair time and maybe I wasn't glad to get to bed. Sunday 7 My wifey and I had a swim before we went to Burford with Roscoe in his roadster to celebrate his and Grandma Harley's birthday. A very nice time including a sleep in afternoon for me. A swell feed at dinner & supper time. Home and had our chores done by dark after which we posted a letter at mail box. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/de2e0412cb017ce913734ae4ba948da5.pdf 30f46164a5c4cac3c8f29608ae6df290 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August Monday 8 1927 A very warm muggy day and Dan and I plowed all day with two teams. Pretty heavy going but we had queer fun between rests digging out a big stone and burning a pile of brush. Jean and I had a swell dip in the river before we went to bed. Tuesday 9 Got Dan started on the disc and then I scuffled the mangels with "Gyp" after which Mr Barker and I hilled up the potatoes in both fields. Scuffled 70 rows of corn in upper field with the bay mare in afternoon. Jean and I had a short but pleasant walk together after supper. Wednesday 10 Finished cultivating corn in the upper field before dinner then after dinner we got the binder out and I had my first experience driving a binder on "Calamity Farm" behind Prince, Dollie, & Fly when I cut piece by house and six rounds around {competition?} oats. Got binder twine at Cochranes and some oats up home in the car at night. August Thursday 11 1927 Dan finished the {plowing? word overwritten} in {word too overwitten and blotted} fields while I harrowed for a while and then scuffled the turnips with "Gyp" in 2 hrs & 5 min. Cut grain again in afternoon and I shocked up behind the binder. Friday 12 Doctored some of the sheep up after breakfast and then I had a busy time the rest of the day shocking up oats. Finished cut the prize piee and I finished the shocking after supper. Folks from up home came down for a while and brought Aunt Fern and Walter with them for a visit. Saturday 13 Spent a pleasant morning helping get a sheaf ready for the show. Helped Jean pick 3 baskets of apples after dinner and then harrowed rest of afternoon while Dan & his Dad drew in {some?} show peas and oats. Had a nice time in town at night when Jean & I treated "{her?} Mother" & Cousin Eva to an ice-cream soda. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/01dca4880ec66df9dcf492c91df553cb.pdf 8a64f9a9f69cab7d2a39afef7431b448 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August Sunday 14 1927 Attended morning service at church and heard Mr. Wilson preach for first time after his holidays. Had a picnic lunch for dinner up home. Light shower at noon. All of us kids went for a swim over to the old hole in the afternoon and had {August?} time diving etc. Then we older folks had a car ride back to the root field and then Carl and his gang brought us home in time for chores after a pleasant day. Monday 15 Dan cut and I shocked all the three cornered piece of oats in the morning and then we worked the rest of the day at the same jobs in the big field. Dan and I took a walk over to see Pefhers barn after Supper. Cunninghams came down for a visit and I had some nice dances with Jean. Tuesday 16 I shocked oats all morning and Dan finished cutting the oat crop for 1927 a little after twelve. Drew in ten loads of oats in after-noon when Mr Pefher and his two men came over and we drew with two teams. Went back to finish shocking oats after milking and maybe I wasn't pleased to have Jean come back and help me in the twilight. Through at {time but it is cut off} August Wednesday 17 1927 Put in one of the heaviest days work in my life when I pitched hay all day over at Pefhers when we got in 21 loads. Had a nice walk over home at noon after a {hook?} when Jean who had been helping Mrs Pefher with the dinner came home with me. Thursday 18 Dan went threshing at McCrows in the morning so Mr Barker and I got in three loads of oats ourselves and Jean pitched back a load for us. Drew in with two teams again after dinner and got ten more loads stowed away in the dry. There were 18 loads from the competition field. Friday 19 Spent the day over at Pefhers helping draw in grain. I loaded and drove the team all day when we got in 7 loads of rye, 3 loads wheat, and five loads of oats putting our neighbours harvest in pretty good shape. Dan & I got in a load of oats when we came home as we had supper at five. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ade34f7314c6e22b98130bd89bc331d2.pdf 915f1792af2a5cdd3b8627c2ba27694c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August Saturday 20 1927 Dan and I got in four loads of oats in the morning and made four trips after dinner and finished our harvest for 1927. We had 7 1/2 loads wheat, 1 load of barley, and 33 loads of oats. Had a nice shower of rain about 7.30 so none of us went to town. We are thankful to have all our grain in in such good shape. Had a nice bath and retired early. Mr. Wilson & wife and his sister called on us in afternoon. Sunday 21 Attended church in the morning home for dinner and then afterwards we all went over to Cousin Jims for afternoon and tea. Dark when we got home. Marge and Bob McCrow & Andy Lushman came down when we were just starting chores and we drove them home later on in the evening in the Dodge with Dan as chauffeur. Monday 22 Spent pratically all day getting grain ready for the show. Jean and I got the mail with car and had a little ride up home after the "flail". Had my first experience using it threshing barley after dinner. Mr. Watson came to look at the apples. August Tuesday 23 1927. Got the cows up early in the morning and then got my team ready, had breakfast and was back harrowing at 7.15. First morning I haven't help Jean milk or eaten breakfast with her since we were married. Bees attacked Fly so had to unhook. Spent rest of day preparing grain for the show. Rained considerable of the afternoon as Jean & I didn't go to "Bendemere" as we intended. Wednesday 24 After I finished my chores I spent the rest of the morning looking over oats for the C.N.E. and had Jean to help. Finished the oats and most of the barley in the afternoon. Drove up home at night after some oats. Cunninghams from Canning and Toronto were here while we were away. Thursday 25 Finished getting the grain and wool ready and then Jean and I shipped it. Drove the disc from 10.30 to noon. Moved the cattle from our pasture to another and harrowed in afternoon. Jean went up after Grandma & Aunt Amanda so they were here for tea. Mr Webster came with motors so we were unable to attend U.F.Y.P.O. meeting at Scotts. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b136d2aecffbe6c57177077683703c5a.pdf f2039bf5936780df665cb4ae4e342f5d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === August Friday 26 1927 === Spent most of the morning digging potatoes in the garden and after dinner I picked them up with Jean's assistance and put them away in the cellar. Helped Dan get in a jag of hay and then coiled a second , cut alfalfa till 7:45. Websters were up again but the motor wouldn't work on the separator. === Saturday 27 === Put in practically all morning in the sheep industry when I caught and held the sheep while Mr. Barker trimmed them, pared their feet, and have them pills for worming. Took in three jags of hay and some peas and pitched them all off in afternoon. Apple buyer from Kitchener came so Mrs. Barker didn't go to town so Jean & I did up the family business. === Sunday 28 === {blank} === August Monday 29 1927 === {blank} === Tuesday 30 === {blank} === Wednesday 31 === {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e951227d4ac57fdcec92b39a64bed8b8.pdf 5614f90779ef0b539cc5be240a15f33e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === September Tuesday 13 1927 === {blank} === Wednesday 14 === {blank} === Thursday 15 === {blank} === September Friday 16 1927 === {blank} === Saturday 17 === {blank} === Sunday 18 === Helen Milne, Dan, Jean & I went to church in the morning and then up home for dinner where we met the "Gobles" family from the other side of Woodstock. Came home about three o'clock and Alex Birley and the boys were here. Had a nice visit with them and then after supper Dan went to church and took Helen to the station and we did the chores. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f3e5c4683adc7aef1dcb4632d8da8188.pdf 8f6c3c55824bc5623f942bd78bca4626 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === October Saturday 1 1927 === {blank} === Sunday 2 === My Dad's 47th birthday and Jean and I had dinner with him and the rest of the family after we attended Communion services at church in the morning. Came home in time to have a nice walk down around the flats and brought the cows up with us. === Monday 3 === {blank} === October Tuesday 4 1927 === {blank} === Wednesday 5 === {blank} === Thursday 6 === {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/98e27aae9128ad01d903b0ca4445c18a.pdf 997d74c9ebf4dd9b84e487232fde79b6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === October Monday 31 1927 === {blank} === November Tuesday 1 === Mr. Barker's 64th birthday and we celebrated by working at the turnips all day. Drew in 12 loads and pulled besides. A wonderful day for the first day of a new month. === Wednesday 2 === {blank} === November Thursday 3 1927 === {blank} === Friday 4 === {blank} === Saturday 5 === {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dac8b4a0a4a4b527a0e54026205d0641.pdf 24327b9594ea6b2edcc514ee1e120024 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === November Saturday 12 1927 === My Mother's 49th birthday. Rather a cool windy day. Plowed corn stubble all morning. Melville came out for dinner and we worked all afternoon putting up a new litter carrier pole. Eleanor came out in afternoon so we had some wild times before we went to roost. Called Mother up at supper time & wished her many happy returns. === Sunday 13 === {blank} === Monday 14 === {blank} === November Tuesday 15 1927 === {blank} === Wednesday 16 === {blank} === Thursday 17 === {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b02a1d6239caa4b9c8a458a3264352a9.pdf daeae57f445eade956ded274a707109d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === November Friday 18 1927 === Put in all the big steers. === Saturday 19 === {blank} === Sunday 20 === {blank} === November Monday 21 1927 === {blank} === Tuesday 22 === {blank} === Wednesday 23 === {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fcb3f6b4aa670beb98cc0c85e61e91dd.pdf c302d1dabe2602535a2d573cbda10049 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === December Sunday 18 1927 === {blank} === Monday 19 === {blank} === Tuesday 20 === {blank} === December Wednesday 21 1927 === Changed the oil in the separator === Thursday 22 === {blank} === Friday 23 === {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0ce85db8b82d03caa296b1b7e71ffc04.pdf e84ea8015c4b4571cad950c03133ba80 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === December Friday 30 1927 === {blank} === Saturday 31 === {blank} === MEMORANDA === Bought 2795 lbs barley @ 85￠ per bus {bushel} and 2 bus rye at $1.10 on Dec 23, 1927. Total $51.65 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6f77b463434d26829c3627abc0a9b823.pdf 9fdd4712de674f22ff26569f75c1d432 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === MEMORANDA === Bought 11 head of steers from Chas Meggs on July 1. Weight 9310 @ 6 1/2￠ per pound - $605.15. Bought 4 head steers from Hugh Cunningham on July 14. Price $240.00. Bought 9 little pigs from Warren Barker on July 19. Price $42.50. Sold 13 head steers to L. Hyndman on Aug 5/27. Weight 14170 @ 7 1/4￠ less $5.00 --$1022.32-- Fivew little pigs were born on Oct. 14th 1927. Bought 50 Barred Rock pullets from Fred Anderson on Oct. 29/27 --$50.00 Bought 3 tons of oil cake from Robt Geddie, Nov. 21st --$146.75 Taxes for 1927 --$233.33 Paid $30.45 for grain at Guelph Fair. === MEMORANDA === Miss {Herley?} was born on March 15th Blackbird " " " April 30th "Miss Stubby". " " " May 2nd "Eleanor" " " " July 31st "Susanna" " " " Aug 3rd {Nizzes?} White Sox. " " " Oct. 11th Mabel " " " Nov 5th https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c3f47f78181d1a62dc8377d377d26f30.pdf b73dad47826078194e2275d07744838e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === MEMORANDA === Our Roan Cow was served on {2 dates stroked out} June 24 "Pokey" " " " {date stroked out} June 9 "Sow" " " " June 21 "Poppy". " " " June 24 "Stubby". " " " " {June} 26 Milande " " " Sept 15 Long Legs " " " Sept 25 {Written in left margin of facing page} 170<br> 174<br> 185<br> 155<br> 181 == WEATHER RECORD == === Date. Remarks. Therm. === Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress In Progress Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="The_Canadian_Pocket_Diary">The Canadian Pocket Diary</span></h2> <p>1926 </p><p>PUBLISHED BY THE BROWN BROTHERS, LIMITED </p><p>MANUFACTURING STATIONERS </p><p>TORONTO </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>IDENTIFICATION {Printed form with responses handwritten} My Name is Ernest Howard Buck </p><p>Address R.R.#2, Paris, Ont. Hazel Grove Farm </p><p>'Phone 96 ring 12 </p><p>Birthday July 12 </p><p>Age 21 Height 5 ' 9 " </p><p>Complexion dark Weight 155 In case of accident or illness please notify </p><p>Mrs Ernest H. Buck R.R. #2, Paris, Ont. </p><p>If anyone should find this book kindly return to above address. </p><p>THINGS HARD TO REMEMBER </p><p>Number on case of my Watch </p><p>" movement " </p><p>Automobile License No. </p><p>Engine No. H.P. </p><p>Size of Tires </p><p>Number of my Bank Pass-book </p><p>My accident insurance falls due on } </p><p>My life insurance policies fall due on { </p><p>{Printed} CALENDAR 1927 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Memorandum from 1926 {blank} </p><p>January Saturday 1 1927 </p><p>Started off my second New Year with Jean but this time my head was resting peacefully in Jean's lap while we were, at least I was thinking of the things that were before us in the year 1927, instead of dancing. After a dainty lunch I had a few nice dances with Jean and then homeward after helping Jack up the hill. Home and in bed at 3 A.M. After such a fine start 1927 ought to be a great year for Jean and I. </p><p>Sunday 2 </p><p>Went in to see Dr Munro in morning with a sore foot and found that I had falling arches. Later than usual getting home as it was 11 o'clock when I left the doctor's office. Roscoe and I had our first cutter ride of the season when he went up home and I went after Jean and took her up too. Had a nice drive together and a pleasant evening with Mother and Dad even if we were later getting home. Jean and I to read diaries for a while. </p><p>Monday 3 </p><p>My feet were pretty sore so I hired Lloyd Roos to stay out of school and help me peddle the milk. Bought new pair of shoes and got a pair of arch supports at Geo Inkeaters. Maybe my feet didn't ache at night after wearing them in the afternoon. Read part of Jean's diary and retired at nine o'clock. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January Tuesday 4 1927 </p><p>Alex took the milk in my place and got home at two-oclock. Drove the boys to school, in the cutter when I had "Dollie" hooked in it for the first time. Got her shod while I was shopping and getting information about "marriage licenses". Called around by Taylor's for lumber on way home. Worked in dairy in afternoon and my thoughts all day were about where I would be two months from today. </p><p>Wednesday 5 </p><p>Roscoe took the boys to school with the team when he went after a load of coal so I helped Andy with the chores. Drew out two loads of manure when we got the coal off. Busy afternoon in dairy. Called Jean at night about ten but she was upstairs. Finished reading Jean's diary. It is certainly a wonderful book. </p><p>Thursday 6 </p><p>A cold frosty windy day. Did some shopping when I drove the boys to school. Got a shave and hair cut and had a chat with Jean at noon. Took Jean with me when Roscoe and I drove to Clara {Tracker's??} party. Didn't dance on account of my feet but had a nice chat with Jean while we listened to the music. Lovely drive home and oh how we hated to part. </p><p>January Friday 7 1927 </p><p>{Up??} in pretty good time even if it was 3.30 when I rolled on to the hay. Took the boys to school and after fixing up horses helped Roscoe draw out manure. Mr. Francis, R.O.P. cow tester came the night before and will be here till Sat morning. All day long a song "When the One that You Love, Loves You" kept rushing to my mind. </p><p>Saturday 8 </p><p>Didn't have to take the boys to shool so did up the chores across the road after breakfast, hooked up the "Greys" and we took out two loads of manure before our mid-day meal. Wash-day in the dairy made it a busy one for me. A dandy clear bright winter day made it one day closer to March the third. </p><p>Sunday 9 </p><p>A dandy bright frosty day. Did chores all morning and got fire on and things in good shape in the dairy. Roscoe helped me wash up right after dinner and then we drove up Keg Lane. I helped Jean milk and then took her up home for tea Had a very nice time and left for home early. Stopped at Barkers for a while and had a pleasant chat with Jean while we were sitting in the big chair together. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January Monday 10 1927 </p><p>A nice bright day for me to start back on the milk route after not having peddled for six days. Got along pretty good even if Charlie Birley who was supposed to help me didn't show up till I was nearly through. Finished up at 12:15. My feet were pretty tired at night after being on them all day so retired a few minutes after 8. </p><p>Tuesday 11 </p><p>Charlie helped me peddle the milk and we had a great time and were home by 12.20. He washed the bottles in the afternoon and Alex and I drove to town then went to Brantford with Dad where did some business then went to a sale just outside the city. I went after a horse but didn't buy any as they didn't fill the bill. Paris defeated Hamilton 4-3 in an O.H.A. hockey game. </p><p>Wednesday 12 </p><p>Another dandy day and a little milder. Made good time all by myself and was home from town at 12.30 or sooner. Had a shave and called Jean up at nooon. Charlie and Roscoe went up as far as Dean's with me at night. Had a nice time with Jean when we looked at some letters of hers before she burnt them, and we had the kitchen to ourselves. She showed me part of her trouseau and her new quilt. </p><p>January Thursday 13 1927 </p><p>The number "thirteen" is said to be an unlucky number but the 13th of January 1927 proved to be a lucky day for me when I had a "never to be forgotton" drive with Jean in the cutter behind Dolly on a mild night to a U.F.Y.P.O. directors meeting at Les Kellys and home again. The only unlucky part was that I had a chilly drive home all alone but the 3rd of March will soon be here and then Oh Boy! I'll be home before three in the morning. </p><p>Friday 14 </p><p>I'll bet there were two "Somebodys" who were lonely after their drive early in the morning Won't we be glad when there are no sad partings and we will be together always. Retired at 8.15 at night as I got my feet {wet??} and my legs were tired out from wading through the heavy snowfall during the night. </p><p>Saturday 15 </p><p>A very frosty but bright day and I almost froze on the milk route. Charlie and Roscoe went skating at night but I wrote a letter to Harry instead and went to dream land in good time. Wiped the dishes after supper for Grace so I wouldn't get {out?} of practice. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January Sunday 16 1927 </p><p>Another cold but a busy day for me. Just think only four more Sundays to peddle milk. Had a very nice time with Jean on Sunday evening even if I did have a sore throat and stayed so late that it was two o'clock when I rolled into bed. </p><p>Monday 17 </p><p>A mild day. Didn't feel very good in the morning, ate part of my breakfast and shortly afterwards vomitted it up. Took the milk to town but didn't make very fast time on an empty stomach. Laid down for a while in afternoon, then Charlie helped me with the work in the dairy. Was nearly all in when I rolled into bed after supper. </p><p>Tuesday 18 </p><p>A 7 pound baby girl arrived at Bendemere early in the morning and she has dark hair. Maybe the boys weren't tickled and did want to go to school. Dr. Jeffery gave me some pills to take and I laid around the house all day feeling pretty tough. Somebody was lonely so I played that piece on the phonograph. </p><p>January Wednesday 19 1927 </p><p>A very mild wet day and I can be thankful I didn't have to peddle the milk as I wasn't able. Had a chat over the phone with Jean and told her I couldn't come at night. Washed bottles and worked in the dairy all afternoon. Felt pretty tired at night so I retired at eight o'clock. </p><p>Thursday 20 </p><p>Made good time on the milk route even if my legs were weak. Saw Eleanor and so informed me that Jean had gone to bed the night before at 8 P.M. also. I wonder if she were lonely because I couldn't come and thought that sleeping would be a good way to pass the time away. </p><p>Friday 21 </p><p>Paris defeated Port Colborne in an O.H.A. game after two overtime periods by the score of 3-2. A number of the U.F.Y.P.O boys went to the game so our annual supper was rather broken up until they appeared even if we had a good feed. Officiated as president for last time and Carl was elected as my successor. Jean wasn't there so I was glad when the meeting adjourned. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January Saturday 22 1927 </p><p>The weather turned colder early in the morning and maybe it wasn't slippery. Maybe my feet didn't ache after being on them the night before and up late. Had a nap after supper then woke up and had a bath and retired again at eleven bells. </p><p>Sunday 23 </p><p>Roscoe and I drove up home after we had things fixed up in the dairy. Helped Jean milk and had supper with her. Had a pleasant drive up home afterwards and a nice chat with the folks. Stopped in at Barker's on the way home and had a lunch so didn't get home very early. Only three more Sundays to peddle milk. </p><p>Monday 24 Felt great even if I didn't get much sleep the night before. Alex, Roscoe, and I drove "Dollie" to town at night to see U.F.O. League hockey games. Great sport watching them whack at each other. Dumbries defeated Kitchener 4-0 and {Moyles???} beat Glenmorris 3-2. </p><p>January Tuesday 25 1927 </p><p>Another busy day as usual in the dairy. Read a couple of chapters in a book and rolled into bed at ten o'clock so as to get slept up for the next night. </p><p>Wednesday 26 </p><p>A terrible frosty morning with the mercury registering 12 below zero. Was home in less than four and a half hours from the time I left as I had to run to keep warm. Froze both my cheeks coming home but I put a scarf over my face and drove up to see Jean just the same arriving there at 9.15. The kiss I received when I left more than repaid me for my cold drive let alone the pie and the nice time I had. </p><p>Thursday 27 </p><p>Another cold day with the thermometer registering about the same but moderating considerable before night. It just began to dawn on me that it is only five weeks until my wedding day and I kept wondring from time to time what I would be doing in five weeks time at the same moment. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January Friday 28 1927 </p><p>Roscoe and I attended the Telfer girls party at night and I had a dandy time. Had a few nice dances with Jean, my first since the early hours of the first morning of 1927 and we had a nice chat and lunch together on the kitchen sofa even if they did throw paper at us Home at 3 A.M. </p><p>Saturday 29 </p><p>Felt fine considering the fact that I only had three hours sleep. Lloyd Ross came out in afternoon and helped me wash bottles so I was through work in good time at night. Retired at eight o'clock right after supper for a real night sleep. </p><p>Sunday 30 </p><p>My third last Sunday as an M.P. was rather a quiet one for me, until night when I drove into town; spent a few minutes at Eleanors, then Jean and I faced a cold strong north-west wind up home where I made a short call and then down the sideroad to Calamity Farm for lunch. It sure was an interesting and happy drive and evening for me. Home at 1.30 after a fast buggy ride. </p><p>January Monday 31 1927 </p><p>The weather was considerable colder and maybe it wasn't slippery. Sleigh broke down by Grandma Sinclairs and I waited for over an hour before Alex came in with the truck and we peddled the rest of the milk. Left the team at "Hicks" to get shod, bought Skelly's sleighs and had them attached to the box. The end of a happy month and only a few more days to peddle milk. </p><p>February Tuesday 1 </p><p>Had a busy day collecting accounts on the milk route and used the new sleighs for the first time. A dandy mild day and the snow and ice melted fast. </p><p>Wednesday 2 </p><p>A dandy bright day and the bear saw his shadow. Six weeks now of cold weather but what do I care with only a few more weeks at Bendemere. Used Dolly on the milk wagon. Had a dandy time at Jean's at night. Saw the wedding cake and a piece of the cloth Jean's wedding dress is to be made of. Oh! Boy how I hated to come home. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>February Thursday 3 1927 </p><p>Had another ride behind "Dollie" in the milk wagon when we peddled some more "Golden Guernsey" in the town of Paris. Saw Jean and cousin Eva for a few minutes when I was in the Bank of Commerce. </p><p>Friday 4 </p><p>Roscoe and I drove his coupe to a U.F.Y.P.O. club meeting in Maus School. Mostly a business meeting. Took part in an impromptu debate, "Resolved that the automobile is a curse instead of a benefit to humanity:" I was in the affirmative and we won. </p><p>Saturday 5 </p><p>Drove coupe to town right after dinner, met Dad, Mother and Jean and we went to Brantford. Dad gave Wiles &amp; Quinlan a cheque for $64.xx/100 for part of my wedding costume. Jean bought a new coat too and we had a busy day looking at dresses gifts, and buying a wedding ring. My first days shopping with Jean was a wonderful one. An ice storm at night. </p><p>February Sunday 6 1927 </p><p>Very icy in the morning so took the team and sleigh and made great time. Busy afternoon with my books and in the dairy. Left here at 5.45 to go up to Jean's for tea. After we washed the dishes we drove up home for a while. Home in good time after a pleasant evening with Jean. </p><p>Monday 7 </p><p>Ernie Cochrane went with me on the milk route when we drove the team. He received his initiation when he fell three times as it was very slippery. It sure was a busy day for me explaining things to the new milk man. Got a lot of teasing from some of the customers when I introduced my successor. </p><p>Tuesday 8 </p><p>Ernie and I took the team again and made better time peddling milk. At night Roscoe, Ernie &amp; I rode to town in the coupe and attended an interesting "Father &amp; Son" Banquet in the Community Hall. Called at Dr. Munro's on way home and got my wart doctored. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>February Wednesday 9 1927 </p><p>Roscoe and Ernie attended a U.F.Y.P.O. executive meetng at Maus School but I drove up and spent the evening with Jean. They had been to Brantford so she showed me some additions to her trousseau which included a hat that made her look more becoming than ever. </p><p>Thursday 10 </p><p>Just 15 months this morning since I started working at "Bendemere" and I celebrated it by a holiday from peddling milk as I completed my term as an "M.P." the day before. Put in the day helping Alex doctor ring worm on the cattle in the morning and helping Ernie in the dairy in the afternoon. </p><p>Friday 11 </p><p>Went to Burford in the afternoon for the first time with Alex after a load of pea ensilage which weighed 25.70 {2nd no. not clear} lbs. Attended party at Geo Telfers at night and as Jean was there to dance and as my feet were much better we sure had some nice dances together even if we were tired later. Home and in bed at 3.15 A.M. </p><p>February Saturday 12 1927 </p><p>Felt pretty good with only a little sleep. Alex and I went after another load of ensilage and brought home 2725 lbs this time. Had to stop twice coming home to adjust truck and then coming up the subway hill a porcelain in the no 1{??}, spark plug blew up caused by a short circuit in the magnets. Drove into town with Rock at night and received final treatment on my wart at Dr. Munro's office. </p><p>Sunday 13 </p><p>We, Bendemere boys, all slept in until 6.35 A.M. Helped Ernie on the milk route and were through delivering just 3 hours and a half from the time we landed in town. Spent a busy afternoon in the dairy. Spent a very pleasant Sunday evening with Jean which more than made up for the pleasant drive???? I had going home. My last Sun. night drive back to Bendemere and by all means the worst as I looked like a snowman and was good and wet when I landed home at one o'clock. </p><p>Monday14 </p><p>Helped Roscoe draw out manure in the morning and in the afternoon Alex and I cut logs down at the Vanatter farm and Roscoe drew a load of them to town. Rather tired at night so retired early. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>February Tuesday 15 1927 </p><p>Alex and I cut logs all day between chores and Roscoe drew two loads to the sawmill in Paris. Had my last cutter ride behind Dollie when I drove up to help Jean fix up the wedding invitations. Posted them on my way home in the moonlight and was home in good time after a dandy evening. </p><p>Wednesday 16 </p><p>A nasty wet morning so Alex and I took the boys to school in his car and then peddled the Upper Town and Flats as far as the Walker {Press?} for Ernie. It faired up in the afternoon so we cut logs and Roscoe made another trip to town. </p><p>Thursday 17 </p><p>Spent a few hours in both the morning and afternoon sawing pine logs in the bush next to Paynes even if it was kind of sloppy under foot. </p><p>February Friday 18 1927 </p><p>Alex went to St. Catharines with Mr. Telfer. I helped Roscoe load some logs after breakfast and then drove his coupe to Edgars Churchills and got his front spring repaired. Helped load another load of logs after dinner and then helped Mac &amp; Ernie in the afternoon. </p><p>Saturday 19 </p><p>Put in my last day at "Bendemere" by choring around in the morning. In the afternoon Roscoe, Ernie, &amp; I drove into Knowles studio to have our pictures taken along with the rest of Mrs. Laughlins Sunday school class. Rode out home with Terryberrys. It seemed funny for me to have nothing to do so helped with the chores and milked two cows. </p><p>Sunday 20 </p><p>My first real Sunday for ages. Didn't get up until 8.20 after more than sleeping the clock around. Nasty east storm so none of us went to church. Helped with the chores then as it was Verna's 9th birthday we had ice-cream for dinner then I walked down and spent a wonderful afternoon and evening with Jean and came home with Jacks at twelve. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>February Monday 21 1927 </p><p>An ideal winter day even if it was quite snappy. Slept in until eight o'clock then peeled potatoes and helped Mother wash, and assisted Dad with the chores in the morning. Dad and I took a load of articles to blacksmith shop at Canning and walked over to see Uncle Ern's horses. Tuckers were here for supper but I retired at nine o'clock. </p><p>Tuesday 22 </p><p>Dad and I did the chores in the morning then we motored to Paris after we got Jean. Jean and I got our Marriage License at the town clerk's office. Had dinner at the Dominion Cafe in Brantford and it was a real one. Dad &amp; I went out to see Franklins horses in afternoon. Ordered my flowers and did other shopping afterwards. Had supper with Jean and then walked home after a wonderful day. </p><p>Wednesday 23 </p><p>Dad &amp; I drove to town in the morning and then out to "Bendemere" after my buggy. Had dinner when we got home, did the chores, and then went to see horses at Elmer Barsons, and Camerons. Bought my first horse from A. Cameron for $140. She is an iron grey mare and is rising five years old and her name is "Fly". A real experience for me leading her home. </p><p>February Thursday 24 1927 </p><p>Spent the day cutting wood with Mr Barker and Dan at "Hazel Grove" Cleaned "Gyp" off for the first time and lead her home with me at night. Mrs Barker told me about the shower for Jean on Saturday. I hope next Thursday is as nice as it was to-day until five o'clock. </p><p>Friday 25 </p><p>Mother went to town with me when I hooked "Gyp"{blurry} up for the first time and got her shod at "Hicks." Spent the morning in the Dentists chair. Had dinner at Barkers and then Jack Dan, Mr Barker and I went to Brantford in the Dodge to see the Better Seed Train. Helped Jean separate when we came home, had supper, helped moved the piano and then drove to J R. {Inkcaters&#160;??} to practice the play and back again through a nasty snow storm. </p><p>Saturday 26 </p><p>Jean and I drove to Paris in morning. Completed my appointments with the dentist, got a haircut, and purchased gifts for the singer, pianist, and the best couple. Ladies of the district gave Jean a surprise shower of wonderful gifts and I had to open them. Tea and a pleasant time after. Helped draw two cars out of snowbanks after and then drove home after the chores were done. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>February Sunday 27 1927 </p><p>My last single Sunday. Attended Sunday school at the Mission with the boys then drove down and helped Jean milk then brought her up home for tea. Roscoe and Aileen were here too. If all my double Sundays are as happy as my single ones have been in the past I will surely be a happy man. Fast ride home behind Gyp in the cutter. </p><p>Monday 28 </p><p>Started to shovel out side road in morning then Dad drove down and we got Mr. Barker then drove over to Hyndmans to see some cattle. Went to town in the afternoon, did some shopping, and then out to "Bendemere" to help Ernie fix up his books. Home and in bed about 11.30. </p><p>March Tuesday 1 </p><p>Spent the first day of March down at Barkers. Broke road through side road in the morning. After dinner Mr. Barker, Dan, and I brought the cow and 2 stockers Mr Barker bought for Jean and I home to Hazel Grove. Came home early at night and went right to bed. </p><p>March Wednesday 2 1927 </p><p>Spent the last day of my boyhood at home helping Carl haul out manure. Upset a big load at the end of the lane. Jock Lushman came up in the afternoon and we had an unique experience with {Pifhers?} dog. Had my last car ride when I spent my last evening and danced with and kissed Miss Barker good-bye for the last time. Even so it was the happiest evening I ever spent with Jean. </p><p>Thursday 3 </p><p>A wonderful day for our wedding and lots of sunshine made it the greatest day of my life. I'll always have a picture in my mind of how sweet and charming Jean looked when she left her father's arm and pulled upon my left side before the ceremony commenced. I sure was a lucky boy. </p><p>Friday 4 </p><p>My honeymoon or rather ours was too short and sweet and too wonderfully happy to write about so I'll omit it. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March Saturday 5 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Sunday 6 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Monday 7 </p><p>Dad met us in Paris at the station after our train was 37 minutes late and we had a dark and muddy drive home. Jean and I spent our first whole night together at my home and had a real sleep as there wasn't any noise to bother us. </p><p>March Tuesday 8 1927 </p><p>Arrived back and took up my new abode at Hazel Grove just before dinner time. After we had our pictures taken I changed my clothes and went out to help load up a load of turnips. Left my horse at Lushmans when Jean and I went to Galt and helped present the play "Robert and Mary" at Wesley United church. </p><p>Wednesday 9 </p><p>Helped milk in the morning for the first time on Calamity Farm. Dan took the last load of turnips and the price was thirty cents per bushel. Drove Jean and Lou up home for a while in the afternoon to see Mother about the reception. </p><p>Thursday 10 </p><p>Jean and I shipped the cream in the morning and did some shopping while we were in town and were home by noon. Opened a joint account at the Bank of Toronto and deposited $125.00 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March Friday 11 1927 </p><p>Another wonderful day. Dan and I trimmed up brush along Mrs Pefkers fence in the morning. Drove Cousin Eva and {Lois? or Lou?} up home after dinner, then had my first experience dressing and cleaning oats for the show when I got back. Mother and Dad gave Jean and I a reception at night. There were 108 present, Melb's orchestra played lovely and maybe I didn't have some of the most wonderful dances with Jean. </p><p>Saturday 12 </p><p>The morning after the night before and a real night at that. My stomach felt kind of funny but Dan and I sawed and split birch blocks just the same after we did the morning chores. Helped look over oats after dinner then about four Dan and I drove to town and shipped them, did some shopping for Mrs Barker and I got some things for my wife for the first time. </p><p>Sunday 13 </p><p>A rainy Sunday when my wife and I attended church for the first time as married folks. We were in church just 29 minutes from the time we left home in spite of the bad roads. Up home for dinner. We received $3 as a wedding present. $1.5 from both Carl and Roscoe and $1 from the girls. God bless them all. My first Sunday evening that I remained at Hazel Grove and a happy one. </p><p>March Monday 14 1927 </p><p>Dan and I spent the morning and afternoon down on the flats sawing and splitting up the big elm tree. Finished sawing about four o'clock but not until we had got quite wet as it came on to rain. </p><p>Tuesday 15 </p><p>Hauled Charlie Meggs car out of side road in morning then drew up part of the bass wood tree. Jean and I drove Cousin Eva to town, increased our bank account, and did some shopping in the afternoon. Feed of wedding cake coming home. Harold Fisher backed out of Ford Garage at 12 P.M. going at rate of 45 miles per hour and right over into the river. "Mistaken" alias "Miss {Herbie?}" arrived at Hazel Grove. </p><p><br /> Wednesday 16 </p><p>Finished bringing up the basswood tree after we did the chores in the morning. Trimmed up brush along Pefker's fence after dinner. At night Jean and I drove up home for a couple of setting hens and when we got back Mr. Webster and Bernice were here. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March Thursday 17 1927 </p><p>Up at six and did the chores so that Dan and I were over to Pefkers ready to saw wood shortly after eight. Couldn't get the engine started until 9.30 so didn't finish until three. Sawed here for 2 1/2 hours {word off left side of page, incomplete; then???} but didn't get through. Jean and I had our first two meals apart since were married. </p><p>Friday 18 </p><p>A wet morning. Jean went with me to post some letters and hold "Gyp" when we took the cream and a crate of eggs to the station. Finished sawing the wood at 11.15 then had dinner and drove to Gibson's sale at Drumbo. Mr Barker bought another cow for us and two steers, Dad also got two steers. They are to {word off left side of page, be???} shipped in Mr. Meggs {carload?} to-morrow. </p><p>Saturday 19 </p><p>A dandy spring day. Dan and I split wood on the wood pile between the chore {word off left side of page, times?}. Did the chores up early and were {word incomplete, all?} through by six o'clock. Wrote a letter after supper to send to Pauline along with Jeans {word off left side of page, Pat?} and slept and listened {corrected from listed? }to phonograph while I was waiting for the cattle to come in. </p><p>March Sunday 20 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Monday 21 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Tuesday 22 </p><p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April Saturday 16 1927 {dates jumped from March to April} </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Sunday 17 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Monday 18 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>April Tuesday 19 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Wednesday 20 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Thursday 21 </p><p>Plowed in the morning then had some hard work and some queer fun when we fixed the pump in afternoon. It rained so we couldn't finish our job until after chores were done. All of us went to a shower for Jack and Lou at Cunninghams and had a nice time and a feed of ice cream. Home at three. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April Friday 22 1927 </p><p>Took away three cattle we had sold to Mr. Meggs in morning and had an interesting race when one {word unclear - red?} one headed homeward. Red pair weighted 2070 and {word unclear - roan?} one 1210. Received our first share of the cattle money. Plowed 28 rounds in 4 1/2 hrs in afternoon. Five piece orchestra played at shower friends and neighbours gave Lou at night and maybe I didn't enjoy some swell dances with Jean. </p><p>Saturday 23 </p><p>Didn't get up very early, did the chores up and then got dressed and Dan and I made a fast trip to town for some eggs and the ice cream. Lou and Jack were married about 12.10 and the sun was shining. Had a queer feed afterwards and then saw the happy couple off even if we did have to go to Brantford in the Dodge and we took Eleanor with us. </p><p>Sunday 24 </p><p>A nice cool Sunday morning. Jean and I drove our horse and buggy to church and I went to sleep and Mrs Parsons was laughing at me. Up home for dinner and I did the carving. Pleasant afternoon and Rock came up for a few minutes. Websters were here when we got back about five but didn't stay long. </p><p>April Monday 25 1927 </p><p>A fine day including clouds and sunshine and a light shower of snow and rain at noon turning milder towards night. Dan and I plowed all day and finished the big field south of the barn. I finished four lands so no wonder my arms and legs ached at night. Helped Jean wring out my combinations at noon. </p><p>Tuesday 26 </p><p>A wet morning so chored around and pealed one hydro pole. Struck out little piece by the house with the old team about eleven o'clock and finished it afterwards with "Gyp" and "Fly" then plowed in the three corner piece till night. Had a nice walk to the mail box with Jean after supper then she helped me fix ups my horses for the night and I helped with the dishes. </p><p>Wednesday 27 </p><p>Raining in the morning but stopped at nine. Dan and our Dad went to town and I plowed with the old team and helped Robt Geddie bag up his oats. Finished plowing my land and then rolled the nine acres in three hours and three quarters with my "flyers" Dad, Mother, Bob, &amp; the girls brought up some "Spuds" </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April Thursday 28 1927 </p><p>A fine cool day for working horses and I accomplished quite a lot of work when I harrowed the south half of oat field twice and rolled it in front of the drill. Dan sowed all day and nearly finished the piece. Had a delightful walk back and up the flats with Jean after supper in the twilight. </p><p>Friday 29 </p><p>A wonderful day. Harrowed in the four acre piece all morning then in the afternoon the three of us helped the Hunters build a fence across the river. Fell in, got my feet wet, and scratched my foot on the barb wire. Jean brough me home a letter containing good news about the Tretheway-Ossian mines when she came home from town at noon. </p><p>Saturday 30 </p><p>{left side of writing is cut off a bit} Rolled and harrowed in the three corner piece in the morning. Finished harrowing when Dan finished sowing it in the afternoon then harrowed the nine acres in the south field in three hours. {word cut off} increase arrived at noon and it has a dark complexion. Had a bath after supper, then went to town with Jean and Dan but was home arly. Through seeding Hurrah! </p><p>May Sunday 1 1927 </p><p>All of us went up to Uncle Arts for dinner and had a great time with lots of good laughs. Grandpa and Elsie came out after dinner so we had a real nice visit. Did the chores in a hurry when we got home and Jean and I attended church together at night for the first time since we were married and it was High School night at that. A dandy day and a wonderful one for me. </p><p>Monday 2 </p><p>A dandy bright warm day. Struck out three lands and the ends of the root field with the old team then plowed with my own team till 5.30 when I quit to help Jean with the milking. Jean accompanied me when I went up to put a new shoe and landside on my plow after supper. "Stubby" had a colt when I went to the barn in the morning and its a "Miss Stubby" and a pretty roan one at that. </p><p>Tuesday 3 </p><p>It threatened to rain all morning but kept off until after eleven when I had to quit plowing and unhook for the barn. Dan &amp; I changed oil in separator. Rung the pigs before we looked up about three o'clock when it had stopped raining. Jean &amp; I celebrated our 2nd anniversary by helping cash other with our work after supper and a walk together. Carl, Bobbie &amp; Scott brought down my buggy wheel. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May Wednesday 4 1927 </p><p>Plowed root ground all day with "Gyp and Fly" and sure turned over a lot of ground. At night Jean, Dan, and I motored to town and spent a very pleasant evening at Eleanor's and Cousin Melville was there too and feeling full of the old "Nick" </p><p>Thursday 5 </p><p>Spent the biggest part of the day bewteen the plow handles. At night Dan, Jean, and I drove to Paris to get "Harry" the new German police puppy when he came in by express. Read part of the story "King John of the {Mean?}" in the Ladies Home Journal before wewent to toost. Ernie Laughlin and P.J. Campbell called on me. </p><p>Friday 6 </p><p>Cut and planted five short rows of Irish cobbler potatoes in the garden then rolled until noon. Renewed my Ontario Farmer subscription. Spent the afternoon fencing the river and there abouts and it sure was a wonderful day for the job. </p><p>May Saturday 7 1927 </p><p>Rolled in the root field in the morning then harrowed in the garden till noon. Then after dinner I scratched away in the sod field by sheep pen and then up along the lane. Jean helped me grass my horses after supper, then we did the dishes, listened to the "Wingers" on the radio and I had a bath and we went to roost. </p><p>Sunday 8 </p><p>Had a hurried trip to the flats with Jean before church time after some flowers. Big crowd at Mother's Day service at church. Honored my mother by having dinner with her and then attending Sunday School with her at the Mission when Jean and I attended S.S. together for the first time. Home and did the chores after and then wrote a letter to Harry Weir at night. </p><p>Monday 9 </p><p>Thunderstorm came up and it started to rain about five and it sure did rain until about ten o'clock when it cleared up for the day. Chored around in the morning. Took "Gyp" to Canning and got her shod and some other work done, after dinner and as I brought two bags of "Spuds" down from home got back just in time to help finish milking and turn the separator. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May Tuesday 10 1927 </p><p>Heavy hail and rain storm started at 5.45A.M. but hail only lasted for a few minutes even if they were as large as peas and it stopped raining about 9.30. Took "Fly's" shoes off and {puled?} hydro-poles till noon. Dan and I cleaned out boxstall, 3 loads in all and spread it in root field and finished manuring the field. Struck out last two lands and helped Jean milk. "Billy" our first lamb arrived. </p><p>Wednesday 11 </p><p>Struck out a land for Dan in sod field then finished the root field except 3 rounds around headlands when I plowed all day with the bay and gray in spite of a nasty drizzle at times in the morning. Plowed six rounds in sod before I quit to help milk and separate. Websters and Sinclairs were here for tea. We all have an invitation to dinner in Brantford on Sunday next. Cut Jean's hair at noon for the first time. </p><p>Thursday 12 </p><p>A nice bright morning and I plowed sod all morning with my team. Dad and Mother, Carl, and Bobbie took Jean and I to Brantford with them in the afternoon and I had the beneficiary of my life insurance policy changed from Mother to Jean. Carl got a new Spring coat and Bobbie his first suit of long trousers. </p><p>May Friday 13 1927 </p><p>Finished plowing the sod field in the morning except for a few rounds around the headlands. Rolled and harrowed in the other root field all afternoon after I helped Dan fill the spray toank. Jean and I drove up home at night and took Mother's plants up. We had an invitation to a dance at Glenmorris given by Melb's orchestra but didn't go. </p><p>Saturday 14 </p><p>{Puled?} hydro poles until 10.30 when Dan had finished plowing head lands in sod field then started to draw out manure. Took out four loads and spread them all myself in the afternoon while Dan greased the Dodge. Went to town at night even if I did feel tired and we had a good feed of figs too. </p><p>Sunday 15 </p><p>Didn't go to church in the morning as we all went down to Webster's for dinner. Maybe we didn't have a brave feed and I weighed 157 and Jean 140 pounds, afterwards We didn't get to church at night as it was raining and we were too late getting through chores so went to bed early. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May Monday 16 1927 </p><p>Dan and I drew out four loads of manure in morning and cleaned out two box stalls. A wet afternoon so we doctored "Miss Stubby's" horns and started to repair hay fork track. Dad and Mother drove down about four and Dad helped me {word cut off - do?} carpenter work then doctored on horn we hadnt done {word cut off} right on the calf and helped us milk. They stayed for supper. Dan's and my trip with our {word cut off new?} cow to Lushmans was in vain even if we didn't get back until 10. Jean had gone to bed but we had a real chat afterwards. </p><p><br /> Tuesday 18 </p><p>Had a nice long walk when I took our cow back to Holmes right after breakfast and I didn't get back until after tea. Dan and I drew manure the rest of the day, ten loads in all. Rained at night again so as we were both tired we returned just as soon as we finished the dishes. </p><p>Wednesday 18 </p><p>A real Spring day. Finished manuring the piece in hay field with the 25th load. Cleaned out hen houses besides hauling out 3 loads in {word cut off - morning?}. Rolled sod after dinner then harrowed {word cut off - peas?} after Dan finished sowing and then {word cut off - dragged?} in sod field rest of day. Tired at night but went for a wonderful walk around the flats with Jean. Gee! I'm glad I'm married now. </p><p>May Thursday 19 1927 </p><p>Dan and I plowed with both teams in the hayfield in the morning and I finished the piece for corn after dinner with my team even if it did rain. Jean and I drove to Canning after some work I had done at the blacksmith shop and calleed in home on the way back. </p><p>Friday 20 </p><p>Had a nice walk back to Holmes in the morning with "Pokey". Back at ten then harrowed the rest of the day in the two root fields. Rest of the folks went to Mt. Vernon at night but Jean and I drove to Paris and saw the play "Anne Whats Her Name" presented by Mt Pleasant Dramatic Club under auspices of U.F.Y.O. and it was a real play too. </p><p>Saturday 21 </p><p>A wet morning so spent the time fixing the hay fork track and finished it at noon. Harrowed the root field in afternoon and rolled and harrowed piece in hay field. Went to town at night and brought Eleanor and Melville home with us. Great time before we went to toost including pyjama mix ups. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May Sunday 22 1927 </p><p>A wonderful day and just like Summer Jean and I and our family attended church in the morning. Cunningham's came right after dinner then we went for a walk around the flats. Three Cayuga young men and the Telfer family were here for supper including Cousin Eva with her diamond. "Fly" got quite badly cut up when Dolly and Prince put her over the wire fence. </p><p>Monday 23 </p><p>Another wet Monday and we spent the day housecleaning at the barn and at night I started to build a rack for my team harness. Had my first experience helping a sheep to lamb. Had to call Fasken to get him to remove a pair of ewe lambs and they are all right. </p><p>Tuesday 24 </p><p>Fixed fence along the lane in the morning and then after dinner we hooked "Prince and Gyp" together for the first time and celebrated Victoria Day by working on the highway. Jean and I had only been in bed a few minutes when we had to get up as Charlie and Irene came over. </p><p>May Wednesday 25 1927 </p><p>Jean and I had a pleasant ride to town in the buggy when we shipped the cream. Back in an hour and ten minutes from time we left home then worked on road till noon. After dinner we caught a crate of fat hens and Dan &amp; I shipped them to Wallers when we brought home 3.20 lbs of chesnut coal with Prince and Gyp from the U.F.O. consignment. Roscoe &amp; Eileen were here for supper and Websters for a few minutes later in the evening. </p><p>Thursday 26 </p><p>Rolled oats, repaired eave troughs, and unloaded coal in the morning. Helped plant strawberries and worked on road after dinner. Warren and Maggie came over after supper and brought over two pigs Mr. Barker had purchased from them the week before. </p><p>Friday 27 </p><p>Harrowed piece in the hayfield four times and then Jean helped me move harrows to field west of barn and I worked there till noon. Had my first experience driving the team on the spray track for half an hour after dinner. Got Pifher's disk and disced rest of day. Jean and I had a nice drive up home at night. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May Saturday 28 1927 </p><p>Dan drove the team for a while in the morning and again at night but I worked them on the disc myself the rest of the day. Four of us went to town at night and Jean and I had our first Guernsey Milk Shake since we we married with Eleanor and Melville. </p><p>Sunday 29 </p><p>Dan, Jean, &amp; I attended church in the morning and heard Mr. Story, a missionary from South America, deliver a fine address. Mr. Wilson was back for first time since his illness. All of us were up at Cunninghams for dinner and supper and had a nice visit and two wonderful meals. </p><p>Monday 30 </p><p>Worked the disc all morning and then took it home just before dinner. Harrowed and rolled in front of the drill when Dan and his Dad sowed the mangels and some of the corn. "Fly's" knee was all better when I brought her up from the pasture. </p><p>May Tuesday 31 1927 </p><p>Up at 4.45 A.M. as Warren and Maggie came over and drove Mr and Mrs Barker and Dan to Toronto to ssee Lou in the Dodge Brothers. They arrived home a little after nine. Jean and I spent our first day alone since our honeymoon and had a great time feeding chickens and keeping things straight and I disced in between times. </p><p>June Wednesday 1 </p><p>Disced the corn ground west of the barn crosswise in the morning and then in the afternoon I harrowed and rolled ahead of the drill while Dan sowed corn. Mr and Mrs. Cochrane and the Websters came about four o'clock so we had lots of company for supper when we had a good feed of chicken. </p><p>Thursday 2 </p><p>Uncle Arts 18th Wedding Anniversary. Finished harrowing and rolling corn ground about ten then dug post holes until noon. Fixed fence all afternoon at end of orchard and Jean and her Mother attended afternoon tea at Crombies but were home in time to milk. Drove up home at night and didn't get home until almost 12 {the rest of the wording is cut off from bottom of page, unable to read} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June Friday 3 1927 </p><p>Jean took me to town with her in the morning to help ship the cream and do some shopping while Dan disced turnip ground. Spudded thistles in the strawberries till now and then spudded thistles in oats and hoed spuds after dinner till {Mr. or Ms.} Webster was ready to go to work. Laid out line of poles, roofed them and planted the first one. </p><p>Saturday 4 </p><p>A wet morning, Filled {tank?} in attic after breakfast then helped fix latch on doors and then spent most of the day housecleaning in the cellar. "Hot Dog!" we had some time Dug my first hole for hydro poles before milking time. Had a feed of {figs?} at town at night along with Eleanor &amp; Melville. Katie Birley's wedding day. </p><p>Sunday 5 </p><p>{This entry is too faded to read.} </p><p>June Monday 6 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Tuesday 7 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Wednesday 8 </p><p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June Wednesday 15 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Thursday 16 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Friday 17 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>June Saturday 18 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Sunday 19 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Monday 20 </p><p>Did a little work on fence until Mr Pifler came over and four of us went down after posts to mosquito alley. Busy morning. Had dinner along with other 8 men at Bee. Did all kinds of jobs when we set up fence around the barn yard in afternoon. Had a nice ride in Dad's car when I drove Jean up after mail around five. Maybe I wasn't glad she was there too. We sure had a heart to heart talk in bed at night. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June Tuesday 21 1927 </p><p>Had my first experience with a sick sow for a few years when I took ours for a visit up to Jack Hardy's. Called in home for a few minutes on way back. Jean came out to help me spud thistles about 3.30 and we worked until 6.15 and finished the big {piece?}. Jean Gregory's wedding and a nice warm one after the heavy mist cleared up in the morning. Mr Barker decided to shingle the barn. </p><p>Wednesday 22 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Thursday 23 </p><p>{This entry is too faded to be read.} </p><p>June Friday 24 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Saturday 25 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Sunday 26 </p><p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July Saturday 9 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Sunday 10 </p><p>Attended church in the morning and then we all went up to Cunninghams for dinner and Supper, The Telfers were there and maybe we didn't have a good time and a great feed of strawberries etc. It was 7.30 when we got home so it was late when we finished the chores. </p><p>Monday 11 </p><p>Had a "raring" time when I had "Gyp" &amp; "Fly" on the mower for the first time, Took Pifher's cultivator home just before dinner. </p><p>July Tuesday 12 1927 </p><p>My 22nd birthday and a fine day. We drew in hay most of the day and about milking time Mr Barker &amp; Dan went back after another load. Terrific windstorm came up just as they got in the barn doing damage here and there and was later followed by a heavy rain. U.F.Y.P.O. Garden party had to be called off. My darling wife presented me with 2 pairs of silk socks and a nice tie for my birthday at bed time. </p><p>Wednesday 13 </p><p>Put some new shingles on the barn where wind took them off by the ventilator last night. after dinner then pitched off a load of hay so the other two could gather up the hay blown around the field. I hoed turnips for awhile till milking time and Dan started to cut the timothy hay near the house. </p><p>Thursday 14 </p><p>Sharpened my first mower knife in the morning when Dan turned the emery while I touched two of them up. We went up to Cunninghams after dinner to see some cattle. Called in home on way there with some cherries. Bought 4 cattle for $240.00 and brought them home with us. Maybe it wasn't hot. Picked cherries with Jean till chore time while Dan went after Jack {last line cut off} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July Friday 15 1927 </p><p>A wet day so we didn't do much but clean up around and do chores at the barn all day. Jean &amp; I cut each others hair in the morning. I cut thistles in the pasture for a while after supper. </p><p>Saturday 16 </p><p>Dandy warm muggy morning when Dan and I both plowed hay ground. Hoed turnips in afternoon. Dan had to take his operator's exam so had to go to town early. Consequently Jean &amp; I didn't go but went for a swim at dark when I had finished cutting five rounds of hay with the old team. </p><p>Sunday 17 </p><p>Jean and I attended church and heard Mr. Wilson preach a wonderful sermon about children on his last Sunday before his holidays. Cunninghams were here for dinner. And supper. Drove Lou's two "Pa's" down around the flats in my buggy after a heavy shower to see the cattle. Had a nice ride to Paris when we saw Aunt Ruby off on the 5.40. </p><p>July Monday 18 1927 </p><p>Cultivated both pieces of summer fallow in the morning with my team while Dan raked hay. Hoed turnips till Dan finished cutting the timothy hay then drew in three loads after five o'clock. Jean and I drove up home for a few minutes at night and brought home 170 lbs of oats with us. </p><p>Tuesday 19 </p><p>Hoed turnips for a while after I finished picking 2 1/2 baskets of cherries. Drew in hay all afternoon and got in 7 loads including the one we got after supper. Mrs. Webster &amp; sister Gladys came up to spend a couple of days. Warren &amp; Maggie and the girls brought 9 little pigs over for us at night so we didn't get to bed until 10.30. </p><p>Wednesday 20 </p><p>Raked balance of timothy hay in the morning and finished cutting clover piece with my team before dinner. Took a load in after supper again which made 9 loads for the day. At night Dan drove Mrs Webster and Gladys to Brantford and Jean and I had a wonderful ride with them even if I was tired. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July Thursday 21 1927 </p><p>Dan and I sharpened a mower knife first thing after breakfast and then hoed turnips for a while. Took in the 20th and last load of hay in field by house and one load from other piece before noon. Drew in 8 loads when Mr. Pifher came over after dinner and we had two teams on the go and we finished the second piece. Hydro men finished building our line. Started to rain just at bed time. </p><p>Friday 22 </p><p>We all hoed turnips in the morning even if it was pretty mushy after the heavy rain the night before. Another heavy shower came up at 1.30 so that ended the hoeing. Did some jobs around barn until 3.45 then Dan and I struck out the sod field by the house with the old team. </p><p>Saturday 23 </p><p>Rained all morning until 10.30 while we were looking over oats for the show then we plowed with both teams until noon even if it did come onto rain again. I plowed 11 rounds with "Gyp n Fly" in 80 minutes and there were a few nice furrows in the bunch. Jean and I drove to town in rain after dinner and did some shopping for the company &amp; ourselves. </p><p>July Sunday 24 1927 </p><p>Not a very promising morning and Jean and I were undecided what to do until Mother called up and asked us to go touring with them and the girls. Were up around "Cousin Ted's" and around the old farm in the morning and had dinner and Supper at Uncle Arts. Stopped in to see Frank and Della's new house on way home and when we got home Lou &amp; Jack were here. It sure was a wonderful day. </p><p>Monday 25 </p><p>A fair day and I plowed 30 rounds in a little over four hours in the morning. Then in afternoon Jack Ball and I cultivated the summer fallow. Fell off cultivator seat coming to the house and skinned my nose. </p><p>Tuesday 26 </p><p>Hoed turnips till nine o'clock then we went over to Pifher's to draw hay and stack it. A Shower of rain came up around three and put a stop to that. Started to plow then Mr. Barker took the team after load of lumber for Pifher's barn. Weirs &amp; the folks at home came down for a while.and we were up there for tea after. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July Wednesday 27 1927 </p><p>Turned a lot of nice furrows when Dan and I plowed with both teams all day. Mr Barker officiated in C.N.R. settlement. Uncle Tom &amp; Cousin Eva came over to spend a few days with us. Had a Keystone Securities man to see me but I didn't bite. Jean &amp; I had a swim at night even if the water was high. </p><p>Thursday 28 </p><p>Weather didn't look very promising but Dan and I got the binder ready and got started cutting wheat just before noon. I shocked all the piece and finished right behind the binder. Rather a windy but short thunder shower came up at supper time and U.F.Y.F.O. garden party had to be postponed again. Leishman's hired man was killed when he fell from beam in haymow. </p><p>Friday 29 </p><p>Plowed all day and finished the sod piece just south of the house where we get such a good view from our bedroom windows. Used Dollie &amp; Fly together for first time in afternoon and they make a steady team. Jean and I went for a walk after supper and salted the cattle. </p><p>July Saturday 30 1927 </p><p>Up bright and early ready for a big day and we had it too. Made good time fixing the west river fence when we were through by ten. Cut the barley and started to shock it before dinner. Then cut the other piece of wheat and had it stooked at 6.20 Didn't go to town but had a shave, helped Jean with the dishes, had a bath and waited for folks to bring Eleanor &amp; Melville home with them. </p><p>Sunday 31 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>August Monday 1 </p><p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>August Tuesday 2 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Wednesday 3 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Thursday 4 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>August Friday 5 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Saturday 6 </p><p>We plowed all day with two outfits and it was rather warm. Quit in good time as it was "N--'s {see diary for true word} Night". Eleanor &amp; Melville went down town with us so we had a few good laughs. Home in fair time and maybe I wasn't glad to get to bed. </p><p>Sunday 7 </p><p>My wifey and I had a swim before we went to Burford with Roscoe in his roadster to celebrate his and Grandma Harley's birthday. A very nice time including a sleep in afternoon for me. A swell feed at dinner &amp; supper time. Home and had our chores done by dark after which we posted a letter at mail box. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>August Monday 8 1927 </p><p>A very warm muggy day and Dan and I plowed all day with two teams. Pretty heavy going but we had queer fun between rests digging out a big stone and burning a pile of brush. Jean and I had a swell dip in the river before we went to bed. </p><p>Tuesday 9 </p><p>Got Dan started on the disc and then I scuffled the mangels with "Gyp" after which Mr Barker and I hilled up the potatoes in both fields. Scuffled 70 rows of corn in upper field with the bay mare in afternoon. Jean and I had a short but pleasant walk together after supper. </p><p>Wednesday 10 </p><p>Finished cultivating corn in the upper field before dinner then after dinner we got the binder out and I had my first experience driving a binder on "Calamity Farm" behind Prince, Dollie, &amp; Fly when I cut piece by house and six rounds around {competition?} oats. Got binder twine at Cochranes and some oats up home in the car at night. </p><p>August Thursday 11 1927 </p><p>Dan finished the {plowing? word overwritten} in {word too overwitten and blotted} fields while I harrowed for a while and then scuffled the turnips with "Gyp" in 2 hrs &amp; 5 min. Cut grain again in afternoon and I shocked up behind the binder. </p><p><br /> Friday 12 </p><p>Doctored some of the sheep up after breakfast and then I had a busy time the rest of the day shocking up oats. Finished cut the prize piee and I finished the shocking after supper. Folks from up home came down for a while and brought Aunt Fern and Walter with them for a visit. </p><p>Saturday 13 </p><p>Spent a pleasant morning helping get a sheaf ready for the show. Helped Jean pick 3 baskets of apples after dinner and then harrowed rest of afternoon while Dan &amp; his Dad drew in {some?} show peas and oats. Had a nice time in town at night when Jean &amp; I treated "{her?} Mother" &amp; Cousin Eva to an ice-cream soda. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>August Sunday 14 1927 </p><p>Attended morning service at church and heard Mr. Wilson preach for first time after his holidays. Had a picnic lunch for dinner up home. Light shower at noon. All of us kids went for a swim over to the old hole in the afternoon and had {August?} time diving etc. Then we older folks had a car ride back to the root field and then Carl and his gang brought us home in time for chores after a pleasant day. </p><p>Monday 15 </p><p>Dan cut and I shocked all the three cornered piece of oats in the morning and then we worked the rest of the day at the same jobs in the big field. Dan and I took a walk over to see Pefhers barn after Supper. Cunninghams came down for a visit and I had some nice dances with Jean. </p><p>Tuesday 16 </p><p>I shocked oats all morning and Dan finished cutting the oat crop for 1927 a little after twelve. Drew in ten loads of oats in after-noon when Mr Pefher and his two men came over and we drew with two teams. Went back to finish shocking oats after milking and maybe I wasn't pleased to have Jean come back and help me in the twilight. Through at {time but it is cut off} </p><p>August Wednesday 17 1927 </p><p>Put in one of the heaviest days work in my life when I pitched hay all day over at Pefhers when we got in 21 loads. Had a nice walk over home at noon after a {hook?} when Jean who had been helping Mrs Pefher with the dinner came home with me. </p><p>Thursday 18 </p><p>Dan went threshing at McCrows in the morning so Mr Barker and I got in three loads of oats ourselves and Jean pitched back a load for us. Drew in with two teams again after dinner and got ten more loads stowed away in the dry. There were 18 loads from the competition field. </p><p>Friday 19 </p><p>Spent the day over at Pefhers helping draw in grain. I loaded and drove the team all day when we got in 7 loads of rye, 3 loads wheat, and five loads of oats putting our neighbours harvest in pretty good shape. Dan &amp; I got in a load of oats when we came home as we had supper at five. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>August Saturday 20 1927 </p><p>Dan and I got in four loads of oats in the morning and made four trips after dinner and finished our harvest for 1927. We had 7 1/2 loads wheat, 1 load of barley, and 33 loads of oats. Had a nice shower of rain about 7.30 so none of us went to town. We are thankful to have all our grain in in such good shape. Had a nice bath and retired early. Mr. Wilson &amp; wife and his sister called on us in afternoon. </p><p>Sunday 21 </p><p>Attended church in the morning home for dinner and then afterwards we all went over to Cousin Jims for afternoon and tea. Dark when we got home. Marge and Bob McCrow &amp; Andy Lushman came down when we were just starting chores and we drove them home later on in the evening in the Dodge with Dan as chauffeur. </p><p>Monday 22 </p><p>Spent pratically all day getting grain ready for the show. Jean and I got the mail with car and had a little ride up home after the "flail". Had my first experience using it threshing barley after dinner. Mr. Watson came to look at the apples. </p><p>August Tuesday 23 1927. </p><p>Got the cows up early in the morning and then got my team ready, had breakfast and was back harrowing at 7.15. First morning I haven't help Jean milk or eaten breakfast with her since we were married. Bees attacked Fly so had to unhook. Spent rest of day preparing grain for the show. Rained considerable of the afternoon as Jean &amp; I didn't go to "Bendemere" as we intended. </p><p>Wednesday 24 </p><p>After I finished my chores I spent the rest of the morning looking over oats for the C.N.E. and had Jean to help. Finished the oats and most of the barley in the afternoon. Drove up home at night after some oats. Cunninghams from Canning and Toronto were here while we were away. </p><p>Thursday 25 </p><p>Finished getting the grain and wool ready and then Jean and I shipped it. Drove the disc from 10.30 to noon. Moved the cattle from our pasture to another and harrowed in afternoon. Jean went up after Grandma &amp; Aunt Amanda so they were here for tea. Mr Webster came with motors so we were unable to attend U.F.Y.P.O. meeting at Scotts. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August_Friday_26_1927"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August Friday 26 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_27"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_28"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August_Monday_29_1927"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">August Monday 29 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_30"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_31"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 31</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="August_Friday_26_1927">August Friday 26 1927</span></h3> <p>Spent most of the morning digging potatoes in the garden and after dinner I picked them up with Jean's assistance and put them away in the cellar. Helped Dan get in a jag of hay and then coiled a second , cut alfalfa till 7:45. Websters were up again but the motor wouldn't work on the separator. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Saturday_27">Saturday 27</span></h3> <p>Put in practically all morning in the sheep industry when I caught and held the sheep while Mr. Barker trimmed them, pared their feet, and have them pills for worming. Took in three jags of hay and some peas and pitched them all off in afternoon. Apple buyer from Kitchener came so Mrs. Barker didn't go to town so Jean &amp; I did up the family business. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Sunday_28">Sunday 28</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="August_Monday_29_1927">August Monday 29 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Tuesday_30">Tuesday 30</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Wednesday_31">Wednesday 31</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September_Tuesday_13_1927"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">September Tuesday 13 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_14"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_15"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September_Friday_16_1927"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">September Friday 16 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_17"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_18"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 18</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="September_Tuesday_13_1927">September Tuesday 13 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Wednesday_14">Wednesday 14</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Thursday_15">Thursday 15</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="September_Friday_16_1927">September Friday 16 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Saturday_17">Saturday 17</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Sunday_18">Sunday 18</span></h3> <p>Helen Milne, Dan, Jean &amp; I went to church in the morning and then up home for dinner where we met the "Gobles" family from the other side of Woodstock. Came home about three o'clock and Alex Birley and the boys were here. Had a nice visit with them and then after supper Dan went to church and took Helen to the station and we did the chores. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October_Saturday_1_1927"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October Saturday 1 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_2"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_3"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October_Tuesday_4_1927"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">October Tuesday 4 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_5"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_6"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 6</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="October_Saturday_1_1927">October Saturday 1 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Sunday_2">Sunday 2</span></h3> <p>My Dad's 47th birthday and Jean and I had dinner with him and the rest of the family after we attended Communion services at church in the morning. Came home in time to have a nice walk down around the flats and brought the cows up with us. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Monday_3">Monday 3</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="October_Tuesday_4_1927">October Tuesday 4 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Wednesday_5">Wednesday 5</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Thursday_6">Thursday 6</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October_Monday_31_1927"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October Monday 31 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_Tuesday_1"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">November Tuesday 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_2"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_Thursday_3_1927"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">November Thursday 3 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_4"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_5"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 5</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="October_Monday_31_1927">October Monday 31 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="November_Tuesday_1">November Tuesday 1</span></h3> <p>Mr. Barker's 64th birthday and we celebrated by working at the turnips all day. Drew in 12 loads and pulled besides. A wonderful day for the first day of a new month. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Wednesday_2">Wednesday 2</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="November_Thursday_3_1927">November Thursday 3 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Friday_4">Friday 4</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Saturday_5">Saturday 5</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_Saturday_12_1927"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November Saturday 12 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_13"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_14"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_Tuesday_15_1927"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">November Tuesday 15 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_16"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_17"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 17</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="November_Saturday_12_1927">November Saturday 12 1927</span></h3> <p>My Mother's 49th birthday. Rather a cool windy day. Plowed corn stubble all morning. Melville came out for dinner and we worked all afternoon putting up a new litter carrier pole. Eleanor came out in afternoon so we had some wild times before we went to roost. Called Mother up at supper time &amp; wished her many happy returns. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Sunday_13">Sunday 13</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Monday_14">Monday 14</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="November_Tuesday_15_1927">November Tuesday 15 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Wednesday_16">Wednesday 16</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Thursday_17">Thursday 17</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_Friday_18_1927"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November Friday 18 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_19"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_20"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_Monday_21_1927"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">November Monday 21 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_22"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_23"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 23</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="November_Friday_18_1927">November Friday 18 1927</span></h3> <p>Put in all the big steers. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Saturday_19">Saturday 19</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Sunday_20">Sunday 20</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="November_Monday_21_1927">November Monday 21 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Tuesday_22">Tuesday 22</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Wednesday_23">Wednesday 23</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December_Sunday_18_1927"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">December Sunday 18 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_19"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_20"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December_Wednesday_21_1927"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">December Wednesday 21 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_22"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_23"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 23</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="December_Sunday_18_1927">December Sunday 18 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Monday_19">Monday 19</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Tuesday_20">Tuesday 20</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="December_Wednesday_21_1927">December Wednesday 21 1927</span></h3> <p>Changed the oil in the separator </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Thursday_22">Thursday 22</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Friday_23">Friday 23</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="December_Friday_30_1927">December Friday 30 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Saturday_31">Saturday 31</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="MEMORANDA">MEMORANDA</span></h3> <p>Bought 2795 lbs barley @ 85￠ per bus {bushel} and 2 bus rye at $1.10 on Dec 23, 1927. Total $51.65 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="MEMORANDA">MEMORANDA</span></h3> <p>Bought 11 head of steers from Chas Meggs on July 1. Weight 9310 @ 6 1/2￠ per pound - $605.15. </p><p>Bought 4 head steers from Hugh Cunningham on July 14. Price $240.00. </p><p>Bought 9 little pigs from Warren Barker on July 19. Price $42.50. </p><p>Sold 13 head steers to L. Hyndman on Aug 5/27. Weight 14170 @ 7 1/4￠ less $5.00 --$1022.32-- </p><p>Fivew little pigs were born on Oct. 14th 1927. </p><p>Bought 50 Barred Rock pullets from Fred Anderson on Oct. 29/27 --$50.00 </p><p>Bought 3 tons of oil cake from Robt Geddie, Nov. 21st --$146.75 </p><p>Taxes for 1927 --$233.33 </p><p>Paid $30.45 for grain at Guelph Fair. </p><p><br /> </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="MEMORANDA_2">MEMORANDA</span></h3> <p>Miss {Herley?} was born on March 15th Blackbird " " " April 30th "Miss Stubby". " " " May 2nd "Eleanor" " " " July 31st "Susanna" " " " Aug 3rd {Nizzes?} White Sox. " " " Oct. 11th Mabel " " " Nov 5th </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="MEMORANDA">MEMORANDA</span></h3> <p>Our Roan Cow was served on {2 dates stroked out} June 24 "Pokey" " " " {date stroked out} June 9 "Sow" " " " June 21 "Poppy". " " " June 24 "Stubby". " " " " {June} 26 Milande " " " Sept 15 Long Legs " " " Sept 25 </p><p>{Written in left margin of facing page} 170<br /> 174<br /> 185<br /> 155<br /> 181 </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="WEATHER_RECORD">WEATHER RECORD</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Date._Remarks._Therm.">Date. Remarks. Therm.</span></h3></div> untranscribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b1b9f4b76bcfd4158d9bbf2e5d4efee1.pdf 58c7f787196a798328bf76ff4ad77d0e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == The Canadian Pocket Diary == 1926 PUBLISHED BY THE BROWN BROTHERS, LIMITED MANUFACTURING STATIONERS TORONTO https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9e333768ad25b4c38339301e0c8d9c35.pdf 385bda39ce1a8a95690336ff8d345233 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. IDENTIFICATION {Printed form with responses handwritten} My Name is Ernest H. Buck Address R.R.#2, Paris, Ont.Can. 96 ring 5 'Phone 217 ring 2 Birthday July 12 Age 20 Height 5 ',9 1/2 " Complexion Dark Weight 155 In case of accident or illness please notify Chas Buck. If anyone should find this book kindly return to above address. THINGS HARD TO REMEMBER Number on case of my Watch " movement " Automobile License No. Engine No. H.P. Size of Tires Number of my Bank Pass-book 25 My accident insurance falls due on } My life insurance policies fall due on { June 15, 1945 {Printed} CALENDAR 1926 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aab93900a9114752092a61c73c639282.pdf 37de26974537398bf4e8eb11d8429b0a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Friday 1 1926 Made an excellent start in 1926 by spending the first three hours with Jean at a party at Cochranes. My first three dances were swell ones with Jean. Home at 4.20 making five hours sleep in three nights. Birleys here for New year's dinner. Good feed and retired early for a wonder. Saturday 2 Felt better after a good nights sleep and everything went O.K. all day. Alex and Uncle Tom went to town at night but returned early instead. Saw Barton girls down town in morning with their Dodge brothers. Sunday 3 Home from milk route around 12.30. Alex helped me with the bottles so we got everything cleaned up before dinner. Worked at books in afternoon fixed horses up for night, Then drove up home with "King" and later drove to Jean's. My first Sunday evening in 1926 a pleasant one with a ride in the Dodge. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0cc2c3654bcd578e254ce26e756c0425.pdf 05bebf9377b21edfd4a6782fc199e3d2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Monday 4 1926 Very mild damp day which took practically all the snow away. Drove sleigh for last time for a while. Didn't get home until late after a very busy morning. Tuesday 5 Damp mild day. Alex drove big truck and helped me peddle from it. Home about one o'clock after having driven big truck until {Ruxle?} change for first time when I delivered in the Upper Town and Flats myself. Cleaned harnesses at night. Wednesday 6 Peddled milk with Geo. Telfers democrat for the first time. Damp raw windy morning with mostly snowstorms. Team started for home while I was in Geo. Inksaters but Lloyd Hooper stopped them at the corner of Warwick. Cleaned brass at night. January Thursday 7 1926 Dandy bright cold day.Up early and away on my route at 7:45 but didnt get home until 12:45 Heavy cold started in on my chest and throat getting worse near night. Ernie Buck had a cold upon his chest so he rubbed it with camphorated oil and went to bed early. Friday 8 Cold frosty morning turning still colder with easterly winds later in the day. Felt pretty tough all day with bad cold on my chest and sore throat. Got some medicine from Dr. Jeffery. Alex helped me with milk route and my bottles. All alone at night as {Birleys?} all went to a party. Started to snow about eleven o'clock. Saturday 9 Snowed very hard until after three so that by morning there was about six or eight inches on the level. Drove new milk sleigh for the first time and Bob came down and drove the team for me. Felt pretty tough in the afternoon so came home and went to bed. Dr. Carey gave 32 Bendemere Guernseys the tuberculin test. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/13ed5a4909c60ddeceb0b0d202e8001f.pdf d9bc794868c130bf8189d152b276dec4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Sunday 10 1926 Last night was the first night all of us slept under one roof since February 27th 1924. Turned out blustery in afternoon. Dad and rest of family drove car to church in morning. Didn't go to see Jean as night so my cold was pretty bad. Monday 11 My cold wasn't in very good condition all day but was out to the barn for a few minutes when Uncle Ern cam over. Dandy time playing cards when he taught us how to play "blind Charlie". Jean called up. Tuesday 12 When I first got up my head felt pretty good but later I had severe pains in it so Mother put me to bed. Mr and Miss O'Neil, Mr and Mrs Wells were here for dinner. Great feed including ice cream made by Prof C. Buck Jr. January Wednesday 13 1926 My head ached all day so I didn't enjoy myself very much. Thursday 14 Mother put a muster plaster on back of my neck and my head began to feel better. Friday 15 Quite a bright frosty day. Got up out of bed for the first time. Roscoe brought Mr. Gidney up from work to spend evening with us. Ernie Cochrane came in at night and he and I defeated Carl and Roscoe playing "500". https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6d420213f5646e9a84e9d7c87ca55c3d.pdf c643a4425b5ee4a3103682a08c8916f9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Saturday 16 1926 A dandy bright day. Wrote a letter to "Karen" in the morning and went outside for the first time in the afternoon. Played checkers with Bob and euchre and crokinole at night. Sunday 17 Nice mild day. Some fo the folks went to church but I stayed home and got fussed up. Went down to spend afternoon with Jean. Melville and Eleanor were there and we had a great time which included taking{snaps?} Jean, Lou and Jack brought me down to "Bendemere" with "June" at night. Monday 18 Nice wet rainy day for me to start back on my milk route again but I did and got along fine as Alex helped me. Home about 12:30. Felt rather tired all day but didn't get to bed until about ten o'clock. January Tuesday 19 1926 Up early and had my team hooked up at seven o'clock. Away on route shortly after. Very nice mild day. Glenmorris short course boys were here in the afternoon judging. Quite a time holding cattle and sheep and watching them. Wednesday 20 Busy day on my milk route. Rather a disagreeable kind of a day to be out. Counted up back tickets in afternoon so didn't get bottles washed till late. Fixed up horses and got milk ready after supper. Saw Uncle Tom print pictures for first time. Thursday 21 A couple of inches of snow fell early in the morning. Nice bright day turning colder and blustery at night. Saw Jean and Dan in town. Worked at books until 10:30 at night and had a chat over the phone with Jean. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/df58a280acaf73137ae31ab2f1f09f86.pdf 6a92b676156287087fbfd8b99a3e95d1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Friday 22 1926 Rather a colder blustery day. Had to run on milk route to keep warm so got home at 12:15. Speeded up my work all morning and afternoon so that we were all through chores at 6:15. Off to Hockey match at seven. Paris defeated Brantford 6-3 in a great game. Saturday 23 Nice bright morning but later turned out to be a cold and very windy and blustery afternoon and night. Stayed home at night and retired at ten o'clock. Sunday 24 Spent another one of those pleasant Sunday evening with Jean and the Barker family listening to the radio. January Monday 25 1926 A busy day for me peddling milk and I was rather tired at night after the late hours the night before. Tuesday 26 Alex and I saw the Grimsby - Paris hockey game. Thirty five minutes of scorless hockey. Score 3-2 for Visitors. Clark of Grimsby knocked "Schneakin" out when he hit him a terrific blow across the face with his stick in the last period. Wednesday 27 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/98cf39309b4a55122538723bdff0f669.pdf bf89e337b0f7e4075a1dae6ac04bc126 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Thursday 28 1926 Friday 29 Saturday 30 Sunday 31 Took Jean up home for Supper Aunt Becky and Grandma Weir were there so we had a nice visit with them. Went down to Barkers shortly after ten but didn't get home until late as we had a great feed of ice cream. February Monday 1 1926 A very busy day for me checking up tickets on my milk route and didn't get home from milk peddling till late. Worked on my books at night until I went to sleep and had to go to roost. Tuesday 2 Jack and Lou, Roscoe and Jean came down and we had a great time skating on the river after which we had some music and I had some lovely dances with Jean to phonograph music. Mrs Burley gave us a swell lunch. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7497039f98d175e013135bfc660de4ff.pdf 4dd97524aae4624349aca14ff2d33089 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February Wednesday 3 1926 Went to bed at 1:15. Felt pretty good when I got up after four hours sleep but my legs were pretty tired when I got home from the milk route. Received some nice compliments about Jean. Thursday 4 Light fall of snow during the night made the sleigh run better. Lovely winter day. Had a busy afternoon bottling up first can of milk we received from Percy Van Sickle. Had a chat with Jean and retired early. Friday 5 Walked to town at night where I met Jack, Lou and Jean and we saw Harold Lloyd in "The Freshman" at the Capitol. Some picture and we had a good laugh. High School Commencement also. Paris beat {illegible } February Saturday 6 1926 Alex was on the sick list so it {kept?} Tom, Earl and I busy doing chores in his absence. Uncle Tom went to town but went to bed early. Sunday 7 Home from town and had my bottles all washed up and ready for dinner at 1:20. Mr and Mrs Roy Kelly and Grandma and Grandpa Willamson were here for dinner. Helped with chores at night and then went up to Jean's for tea where I had a very nice time. Monday 8 Paris held Port Colbourne to a tie of four all in game at the port. As usual a busy day for me on Monday. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a2573381c6b19cb39b7d63d88faf2dbd.pdf 4e2e6c6533400f1297a79c96515a01e3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February Tuesday 9 1926 Rather a cold blustry day and cold east winds blowing at night. Drove to town at night and attended "Father and Son" banquet at 6:30 in Community Hall. Great feed with dandy programme and sing song. Dad was will represented with five sons present. Wednesday 10 Very cold frosty night. Dan took Lou and I took Jean to Cunninghams at night. Dandy time playing cards, eating and doing puzzels even if we didn't go skating. Lovely drive home with Jean and got home at quarter to four. Paris and Pt. Colbourne tied 2-2. Thursday 11 Up at five thirty after about an hour and a half of peaceful slumber. Made good time on route considering it was the morning after the night before. February Friday 12 1926 Weather turned milder for a change. Busy day as usual with my route and dairy. Posted Valentines and played cards at night. Grandma and Alex beat Uncle Tom and I. Saturday 13 Men finished hauling ice. Jack, Lou, Jean and I went skating at rink and had a very nice time. Lovely mild night. Port Colbourne defeated Paris 7-1 in sudden death game in Niagara Falls. Received two Valentines. Nice one from Jean. Sunday 14 Received can of milk so didn't get home until five after twelve. Went up home in afternoon after Alex and I got bottles washed. Dad and Mother were away. Went down to see Jean after Supper. Heard sermon on "Ideal Wives" and Anna Case, wonderful soprano singer in Atwater-Kent radio hour. Nice time. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/35e4735c7957c4dcabffcff7b523ae4e.pdf f59cfbcd8301a18f2543d6858ee86c81 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February Monday 15 1926 Dandy mild day turning colder at night and blustery. Worked at my books at night until I had them pretty well square up and retired at ten o'clock. Tuesday 16 Cold frosty day but very bright. Home from route at twelve o'clock. Busy afternoon in the "dairy" washing and bottling. Very short of bottles and had to put part of night's milk in can. Harry Hough's party but we didn't go. Wednesday 17 Busy day peddling milk and washing bottles. Earl kept reminding us of his birthday on the eighteenth by repeating. "Tomorrow my birthday" February Thursday 18 1926 Mild snowy night Had a great time up at Barkers at night listening to teh radio, playing cards and dancing wigh Jean. Lovely drive home facing wet snowstorm Queen was all white when I got home at 2:45. Friday 19 The morning after the night before but I got along fine wading through the days snow. Blustery at night and turning colder. Paris tied with Durham 2-2- in hockey game. Roscoe and Carl took {June? illegable} to Branford and sold her. Saturday 20 Home in good time from route. Dollar day in Paris and saw Mother and Dad. Verna's birthday Alex and I singed "King" up in afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/143472a47bbef6e243c3ff85131e9fcb.pdf bc89db77ecbf5ca29af2765b5222ba4d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February Sunday 21 1926 Very frosty morning with thermometer registering 12 below zero. Met Mrs Findley for first time. Went up home for supper about five o'clock. Had a dandy time down at Jeans at night when I met Mrs. Midgely. Pleasent ride home with her afterwards. In bed at 1:45 AM. Monday 22 Milder temperature but a raw wind blowing from the east made it feel colder than it actually was. Rather tired at night so retired at 9:30 and had a real sleep. Paris defeated Durham 3-2 in hockey game at Durham. Tuesday 23 Lovely bright frosty day. Busy day as usual with milk route and dairy. Retired in good time after I fixed the horses up for the night. Dad and Mother had party for the older folks. February Wednesday 24 1926 Very frosty morning. Hoar frosty so that when that when the sun came out the trees and landscape were very pretty. Received word from Mother about party on Friday night. Thursday 25 Very sick at my stomach with dizzy spells when I first got up. Sprinkling at five o'clock but later turned and poured rain all day with strong wind. Alex took route in my place and I went to bed. Feel better at one o'clock so got up and went to work. Busy afternoon in dairy. Stopped raining early at night and turned colder. Friday 26 Took a sleigh load of young people up home to a party. Had a great time and enjoyed some real dances with Jean. Bobbie came home with me and drove the team all the way. Arrived at Bendemore at four o'clock and found Fasken here doctoring a sick cow. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6d4d5d2f1f327e583b148843964ae351.pdf bc5493a42602ba2aa2860b7638476584 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === February Saturday 27 1926 Bobbie drove the team on the milk route for me so we made good time even if we were pretty tired. Just got to sleep at night when Alex called me and asked me to help him doctor "Dasiy" the sick cow, but I was soon in bed again and sound asleep. Sunday 28 Bobbie helped me on the milk route again. Went to sleep when I drove him up home at night. Had a nice time when I spent the evening with Jean and saw the last of February and the beginning of March. March Monday 1 {blank} Tuesday 2 {blank} Wednesday 3 Roscoe was down at Bendemore helping unload a car of hay so we both walked into a party at Eleanor's at night. Had a nice time and walked home as far as Burrills with Jean. Thursday 4 {blank} === https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/82cac2e50759d6e80e087576031a69e7.pdf 7191a96f95c05194f43a2c83d23d29d2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Saturday 6 {blank} Sunday 7 Spent another enjoyable Sunday evening with Jean when we heard Josef Hoffman over the radio during the Atwater - Kent radio hour. Monday 9 {blank} Tuesday 9 {blank} Wednesday 10 Alex purchased a pretty black mare at a sale of Western horses in Brantford and brought her home behind Leo Clarks car along with one Charlie Bailey purchased. They named her as soon as she arrived "Jean of Bendemore". Oyster supper at Les Kelleys. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6b081f7ce09967a07eb1d713fa4587b9.pdf 0ff4d990badfadf1e8ec2932dfc5976c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March Thursday 11 1926 {blank} Friday 12 {blank} Saturday 13 {blank} March Sunday 14 1926 Drove my new black mare up to see Jean at night for the first time. Edward Johnson sang over the radio in the Atwater - Kent hour and I had an another nice time with Jean and the family. Monday 15 {blank} Tuesday 16 {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5b0b0c10ab9275586a1c64c20c83bd7f.pdf dde617c75d04ff9a375d3adaeb1eeabc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March Wednesday 17 1926 {blank} Thursday 18 {blank} Friday 19 Roscoe and I went to crokinole party at Jay Wells. Had Jean for a partner from the start and we stayed at the head table for eight games until Carl and his partner defeated us. Had a real nice time thanks to Jean. March Saturday 20 1926 {blank} Sunday 21 Lovely day. Roscoe went with me on the milk route when we drove Jean alone for the first time. Belyea's were here for dinner and I had lots of help washing bottles after dinner. Drove Queen up and spent a very pleasant evening with Jean. Monday 22 Two o'clock when I got home and in to bed but was up in pretty good time just the same. Busy time when I took Jean alone in the milk route myself. Retired early after we fixed horses up. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b98e1b51123fb3fc63a2ed444e66f93d.pdf 5b3f47ee8d2f986e4aa7b91dba4d7c76 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March Tuesday 23 1926 Up at 4:50 and it was raining and kept it up until in the afternoon. Nasty day on the milk route but I didn't get wet thanks to my rubber coat. R.O.P. cow-tester arrived for a two-day with us and three of us rode home from Paris on Gammas democrat. Wednesday 24 Jean of Bendemere stood fine on the milk route so I made good time and was home and ready for dinner at 12:30. Payne's came up at night and played euchre while I worked at my books and played the Phonograph. Ice broke up in Grand and went over the dam. Thursday 25 Shipped " Man Fielding" off to Woodstock and thereby got rid of one good bay of wind but not until he had left some of it with us. March Friday 26 1926 Roscoe and I drove up for a few minutes and then attended progressive crokinole party at "Wells" Jean and I were partners from the start and stayed at head table for eight games losing out to Carl and his partner. Saturday 27 Didn't get much sleep the night before so we rather tired when bed time came so the Buck {Brow} went to roost early. Sunday 28 Roscoe helped me with the milk route so that we were all through by 11.10 A.M Called at the hospital on the way home to see Earl Leath and took the fellows in a few bottles of good milk. Had a lovely time at Jean's at night and Golden {Guernsey} for lunch. King brought Roscoe and I home in a hurry. In bed at one o'clock. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3d42e240ee3542a8670d7124a5eb276f.pdf b356812e0f24adc625176f13a4b33827 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March Monday 29 1926 "Blue Monday" because I didnt know enough to come home early and get more sleep. Quite a time teasing Roscoe about Aileen on her birthday. Tuesday 30 Drove Roscoe up home at night. Mother wanted me to stay all night as I was tired but I was glad I didn't as by morning we were having a real ice storm. Wednesday 31 March certainly went out like a lion with a terrible ice storm doing millions of dollars of damage Used "King" on milk route and got home at two o'clock soaked to the hide. Supposed to go to see Jean but weather was too bad. April Thursday 1 1926 Weather still bad. Put sleighs under milk box and used the bay team to peddle milk with. Came home again with a pair of wet knees due to rain. Friday 2 Another nice April rain made peddling rather unpleasant even if my team did go fine. Saturday 3 "King and Queen" ran down Whitbreads hill themselves when I left them parked at the top. They sure felt fine and plastered me with slush coming home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5afbfdd3b011565de19e3610eaae01ee.pdf 8278b1b31dff3b707129ce216c4e8a64 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April Sunday 4 1926 Did the milk route up in four hours and a half with the twins and the sleigh. Drove Jean up home for a few minutes and then down to see Jean after. Had a pleasant time as usual and was home by one o'clock. Monday 5 A light fall of snow early in the morning made it possible to run the team and sleigh on the milk route. Warm sun came out and cooked the snow so that it was hard pulling before I got home. Bobbie Vanderlip helped me with my work in the afternoon. Jean hurt her leg. Tuesday 6 Jean felt pretty frisky when I peddled milk with her again for the first time in a week. Davis Patton went with me and held my Black mare. April Wednesday 7 1026 Raining in the morning but faired up around nine o'clock but started again late in afternoon. Jean balked on hill in the lane when I started out and refused to go with coaxing her so Alex put a chain around her neck and pulled her out to the road with "King" after which she went better. Thursday 8 Put in a wet cold morning peddling milk as the rain of the night before kept up until about 130 when it faired and later in the day the sun shone. Wanted to go up to see Jean but the roads were very bad so fixed up the horses and retired in good time. Friday 9 A lovely bright Spring day for a change. Only took part of the milk with me on account of bad roads and Alex brought the balance in on the big truck. Mr. Telfer came out in the afternoon and told me that I was to get an increase in salary. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/361122f243f1d3a7ff3031d8ed94b098.pdf d6afa61b7bd97d92a966314bc9b12cf6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April Saturday 10 1926 Lloyd Ross helped me on Saturday with the milk route so I finished up in pretty fair time. Everybody else went to town at night but I stayed home, fixed up the horses and retired about en bells. Sunday 11 Alex brought part of my load of milk in on big truck. Called at hospital for a few minutes to see Earl Scott on way home. Mr Midgely, Mrs Midgely, Miss Midgely, Mr Burrill, and Bobbie came out in afternoon. Nice time at Barkers at night. Heard Frieda Hippall sing over radio. Home at two-oclock. Monday 12 Another fine day. Alex went to Faskin's sale and purchased another wagon for the farm. Felt pretty tired at night so retired at 9.30 as soon as we finished the chores across the road. April Tuesday 13 1926 An ideal quiet bright spring day. New milk wagon arrived in Paris so Alex took it down to Gardner to get trimmed up. He was late getting home so it was late when we were ready for the roost. Wednesday 14 Nice bright morning with warm wind blowing but about noon it got cloudy and rained for a while then turned cold and froze hard at night. Had another time with Jean when she refused to climb milk house hill so had to tow her up with the truck. Thursday 15 Alex took Jeans new collar in and got it fixed up so that it fitted her shoulders better and she went a lot better on the start. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/891dbbbd0b6a00733b952e5b619e6bdf.pdf 77b631471c39fdc71a05e8f17548ac9e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April Friday 16 1926 A damp wet morning. Alex and I peddling Flats and Upper town in an hours time with the truck when he brought in part of my load on it. Left Allan Scotts {dairy misspelled?} in town and took home new wagon. Saturday 17 Initiated new milk wagon on the Golden Guernsey milk route and it worked fine. Some classy outfit and the talk of the city. Sunday 18 Ottos were here for dinner. Went up home for Supper late in afternoon then took Jean to church to hear Francis Nickawa. Lovely time with Jean when she had her first ride behind "Jean of Bendemere" nearly got in a mix up at station bridge April Monday 19 1926 Busy day on milk route and I received some nice compliments from the "Crook's" about Jean. Tuesday 20 The neighbours and friends gave {Nancy?} Lawson a shower in Falkland but I didn't go but the Buck's were well represented by the rest of the gang. Wednesday 21 Took Jean to Canning to see a real play entitled "Always in Trouble" and it sure was good. A lovely night and I had a wonderful time and the nicest drive I ever had with a wonderful girl namely "Jean". https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0e4c4a30eabe26424da01448d11bfd73.pdf 1862b034c6f7b6f93c698d0ebf27bc0f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April Thursday 22 1926 Another fine day with a beautiful night again. Fixed Jean of Bendemere up after supper and retired with memories of the night before. Friday 23 Started my earlier delivery when I got up at 3.30 or there abouts and was home at 11.30. Had my first attempt at sleeping in afternoon Dance at Glenmorris at night and Andrew Telfer offered to take me but I decided to stay home. Saturday 24 Alex wanted me to go to town with him at night but we were late getting through and Mrs Telfer came out for a few minutes. Retired at 9.30. April Sunday 25 1926 Arrived at Barkers at night just as the "Star" from Hamilton was going out the gate. Roscoe was there so we had quite a lively evening as per usual. Didn't get back to Bendemere until 1.30. Monday 26 Took sick at my stomach after Supper and before I got into bed had a real vomit losing all my supper and possibly my dinner. Failed to hear my alarm clock at 3.45 so had to do some stepping when I did get up. Tuesday 27 Felt pretty dizzy at four so slept in till five. My sick stomach took all my ambition away but I managed to keep going and do the milk route myself. Finished chores up at 6.30 so we could get to bed early. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b78f3411e218a7c264b6bd6bf0c12a10.pdf fc86679c753293df43b8a156d73720f8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April Wednesday 28 1926 Supposed to go up to Jeans at night but wasn't feeling very well and weather was so disagreeable that I decided to stay home at night. Thursday 29 My stomach felt some better so I made fairly good time on the route but was pretty tired at night so went to bed early Friday 30 Went up to see Jean at night and we went up home for a drive. Had a nice visit with the folks and left for home quite early. Pleasant drive as usual with Jean and home by 12.20 May Saturday 1 1926 A dandy spring day. Spent a busy day with the route, in the dairy, and then waashed my milk-wagon late in afternoon. Late with chores at night but Alex and I went to Paris in the Chevrolet. Nice time with Jean in the Dodge. Had my first Guernsey milk shake. Sunday 2 A real warm Spring day. Called at hospital to see Samson on way home from town. Drove up to see Jean at night and heard several accomplished artists in last Atwater-Kent radio winter program. Had a wonderful drive with Jean afterwards when we took Melbourne home. Home the same day as I went for first time in ages. Monday 3 Rained for a short time early in the morning then turned colder and windy. A cold night for May. Sowed the first grain in 1926 on Bendemere Farm. Retired early after a busy day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/03bdd3a9da8d15ff2871f71574600380.pdf 1549bc7bef69185f4ecfc0c9532ee058 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Tuesday 4 1926 Alex and I attended Patton's sale for a while in the afternoon and brought home a load of hay afterwards. Tired in afternoon as I didnt a snooze. Wednesday 5 Earl of Bendemere went home sick with the result that Grandma called up and expressed her views of the matter. Thursday 6 The Birley family and I went up to Barkers to hear Mac speak on the radio but were too late. However we heard some splendid dance music and had a very nice time. May Friday 7 1926 Attended U.F.Y.P.O. Box Social in Maus School and paid $1 for a box with no name in it. It sure was some box. Elected chairman for the evening Something new for me. Phylis and Andrew went with me. Jimmie Barkeley arrived at Bendemere Saturday 8 Washed my buggy up in afternoon after I had finished in the dairy and "Jean of Bendemere" took Alex and I to town in it at night as the cook went to Ayr in the car to stay until Sunday. Sunday 9 Did my milk route up in 4 hours and 35 minutes from time I left home. Alex had steam up so we finished washing up at 12.30. Spent a few hours or rather a few minutes with Mother on Mother's Day after I had got Jean. Then Carl and Roscoe went with us up to Arts. Ford refused to go in Gray Dort's stall after {breaking or brushing?}{top?}. Nice time and pleasant drive home with Jean. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/272b93d4a2f940ff34f58902b49671c4.pdf 238f13240e78468eb9ecab7c06b97a54 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Monday 10 1926 Jean got frightened at steam roller working on High School campus, started cutting up, hold back snap broke but I managed to prevent a runaway after she kicked the front of the milk wagon three or four times. Rather an exciting incident for me. Tuesday 11 Rather a cool Spring day. "Jean" was rather frisky so Jimmie put her on the harrows in afternoon to tame her down. Started a spec. in Tretheway-Ossian with 300 shares. Wednesday 12 Jean and I went driving and were up home for a few minutes. Had quite a chat on investments etc. Heard C.FGC jazz music, followed by lunch at Barkers and was home and in bed at one o'clock. May Thursday 13 1926 Alex, Jimmie, and I took the calf Mr Telfer gave me up home in the car and stayed for a few minutes. Dad sold my heifer to T.J. Wiles from Brantford for $65.00 and gave me a cheque for her. Friday 14 Pinehurst opened up and Alex wanted me to go up but I felt too tired so stayed at home and worked on my books as I had them all up to date. The biggest day yet when I sold 116 quarts. Saturday 15 Peddled 116 quarts of milk and took on three new customers making a total of 144. Alex took Cecil and I to town at night in the "Chevie" and I had a fine time with Jean in the Dodge. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b58cf68023a3b7241e0b3ffbabe47320.pdf 6eeb8daa7fa54e0837cff1f7d34b87ff Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Sunday 16 1926 "Star" car and gang were at Barkers when I arrived but left shortly after. Helped wash up the dishes and then Jean and I went for a short but very pleasant drive which turned out to be our last "buggy ride" behind Jean. Monday 17 Rather tired at night after another so-called "Blue Monday" so hit the hay early. Tuesday 18 My sixth pay day since I started working for Bendemere Farm. Naturally I deposited almost all my wages to make up for withdrawal a few days before May Wednesday 19 1926 Used "Jean of Bendemere" on milk wagon for last time. She was very restless. Mr. Telfer took some snaps of her with his big camera. Alex, Jimmie, and I drove to Brantford at night to look for a new horse. Thursday 20 Took "Tom of Bendemere" on milk route for first time and got along alright even if he was "powerful" green. Friday 21 Charlie drove "Dolly" down and we traded horses. Jean called around for me and took me to U.F.Y.P.O. meeting at Maus school where they elected me President. Carl and I lost interesting debate to Wm {McReces?} and Miss Mitchell. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3486a08b48b247ac2c9004b36bebd964.pdf a096d3106e29a085a4599ddbacb7f7ea Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Saturday 22 1926 "Our gang" went to town at night in the Chevrolet Coupé. Had some time in the Dodge with Melville and teasing Eleanor. "Klu Klux Klan" burnt a fiery cross just back of Ford Garage. Sunday 23 Drove up to McCrows and had Supper with them. Took Marge down to Barkers afterwards. Jean and I went for a drive with old "Queen" up home and didn't get back very early. Home somewhere around 1.30. Monday 24 Had an invitation to Brown's party at Galt but couldn't get a car to go with so couldn't go. Jean went with Cochranes. Alex took Jimmie and I to Pinehurst Small crowd but good music Danced with "Katie" & "Isabelle". May Tuesday 25 1926 Felt "fairly good" as Jim says after my first night of dancing at Pine Hurst. Rather tired so had a real sleep in the afternoon. Wednesday 26 My throat started to get sore so got a bottle of "Klenzo Liquid Antiseptic" at Sandercocks to gargle it with and retired early. Thursday 27 Andrew Telfer and I drove up to W.W. Carrs to attend directors meeting where we made arrangements for Bethel play and drew up programme until end of July. Ice-cream and cake afterwards and a chat with "Jean". https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c8144960d41ef1e959a798efe35c3f9b.pdf bc9891eaaeb5e4035ac6485add429682 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Friday 28 1926 Had a big day on my milk route peddling 120 quarts of cow juice. Felt rather tired after the night before so retired early. Saturday 29 Jean and I both had to attend a length meeting of U.F.Y.P.O. directors in the Community Building so didn't get a chance to get a milkshake or have a chat in the Dodge. Sunday 30 Helped Jimmie milk so he could go with me on route. I sure had some time with him. Busy all afternoon working {for? illegible} dairy. Buck, Sidney, and McCrow company came down for a while and I felt so tired at night that I stayed at home for first Sun evening in months. In bed 8.45. May Monday 31 1926 Gave Jean her first ride behind "Dolly of Bendemere" when she took us for a pleasant drive around the block. Spent the last couple of hours of May 1926 listening to the radio. June Tuesday 1 Started another month off right trying to sing and dancing with Jean. Home and in bed at 2.15 but not with out getting caught in the rain which started when I was almost home but later came down heavily. Jim and I drove up to hospital at night to see Samson even if it was raining. Wednesday 2 A fine Spring day. Alex drove truck to Goderich for Geo. Telfer. Andrew, Jimmie, and I went up to Clarence Lees to get ready for play. Rather a busy session and didn't get back until late. Made a record when I peddled 124 quarts. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/54786aa5571d44fe228456132ace46ac.pdf 725b64cd51a811fea417139c268678e6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June Thursday 3 1926 Up at Lees again at night to continue preparations for the play. Hughie took me down town afterwards to put up poster and maybe we didn't have a fast ride home even if we did have a puncture. Friday 4 The big night. We had a splendid night and a capacity house to see the play which was wonderful. The orchestra was also good. Took in $56.30 at door. Good feed afterwards, made arrangements about removing stage and scenery so didn't get home until 2.30 after Dan and Jean drove us to Galt Road corner in the Dodge. Saturday 5 Jimmie took me that I spoke "bravely" when I acted as chairman at a large gathering for the first time the night before. Busy day for me. Didn't go to town at night but washed the milk wagon etc. until I could hardly see. June Sunday 6 1926 Did the milk route up in 4.55 when Alex said they would wash the bottles if I was back by 11.30. Went up to Jean's in afternoon but it rained just after I got there so we couldnt take any pictures. Dad and Mother and girls arrived home safely after spending the week end in Hamilton. June 6, 1926 will never be forgotten by me as it was then that I had a perfectly wonderful drive with "Jean". Monday 7 Felt great after such a wonderful time the night before and after being home at eleven o'clock. Was home from town at 12.15 considerable earlier than usual. Jimmie, Alex, and I all did book work at night and retired at 9.45. Tuesday 8 Up at 4.15. Made good time on milk route and was home at 12.10. Lovely day with a couple of light showers around noon. Found calf dead in morning and "Dairy Maid" loose with a badly damaged hip. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/78998cf2660208d513a993627f2e6924.pdf d27e9474129aaccfc7e554e6d13cae90 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June Wednesday 9 1926 Jack brought Jean down to Paris and we went to see "Prince of Wales tour of Africa and South America at Capitol Theratre. The picture was very good but the best part was the drive home with Jean afterwards. Thursday 10 Saw Mr. Bates "R.O.P." Government man who told me he was coming the next day to test our Bendemere cows. Friday 11 Alex, Jim, Bill, Bates, and I went to Pinehurst at night to the dance. Had a couple of dances and was home at 11.30. Mr. Bates found out he couldn't beat the "luck" June Saturday 12 1926 Jimmie and I bought a mouth organ when I drove to down and took he and "Bill Bates" with me. Had a fine time with Jean in the Dodge. A "musical ride" coming home due to Jimmies new "<u>fiddle</u>". Sunday 13 Uncle Art, Aunt Edith, Grandpa, Aunt Maude Uncle Ed, and boys and all the folks came down for picnic dinner at Campground with me. Had a fine time eating and a great time when we had our first swim and boat ride in 1926. Jean couldn't come down with rest of gang but we had a lovely drive together at night. Monday 14 No wonder I felt fine all day after such a wonderful drive with such a wonderful girl the night before. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a6cc3df539d198fc192add5c3d388c31.pdf 661e5c407af3045a751ef62bb5d1764f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June Tuesday 15 1926 Jimmie stamped tickets for me at night and I wrote a letter to Harry Weir. The first letter I had written since January. Wednesday 16 Had a fine time at Eleanor's party playing "Five Hundred" and dancing to music produced on Miss Edward's new piano. Home at 1.30 AM. Thursday 17 Rather tired after night before so was glad when night came. Rained in afternoon. Down to other farm after sheep at night. Jimmie caught three trout and Alex and I went for a boat ride on the fish pond. June Friday 18 1926 Took Jimmie to U.F.Y.P.O. meeting at Maus school with me and we had a queer time singing on way home. Had our first sing-song. Mr. Butcher gave interesting lecture on "How Plants Get Their Food". Had lunch with "Jean". Saturday 19 Drove "Dollie" to town at night and took Charlie and Jimmie with me. Jean and I saw Harold Lloyd in "For Heaven's Sake" at the Capitol Theatre. It sure was a real picture. Sunday 20 Did milk route up in four hours and three quarters. Jim helped me wash up so I was through at 1.15. We both slept for over two hours in afternoon. Uncle Art and Aunt Edith were at Barkers at night when I had my fourth meal. A wonderful time and wiped dishes for Jean afterwards. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/97d7aaa18d0c398b91e1be77fd33bfb8.pdf 9216b4e93763e9a1634d2ca6a849ebfc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June Monday 21 1926 Had about six women on milk route after me about sour cream but managed to get home safely around 12.45. Retired early at night and had over eight hours sleep. Tuesday 22 Slept in but made good time after I did get up. Jimmie and I went down to Charlie's and had a few good wrestles and also when we returned home. Wednesday 23 Got a hair cut so didn't get home until about one. Started to clean driving harness so didn't get any sleep. Rather a sharp but heavy thunderstorm about {?.30 - off page}. Didn't rain very long before it cleared up. Wonderful evening but I cleaned up my milk wagon harness. June Thursday 24 1926 Took Jimmie, Charlie, and Bobbie to the Mission Garden party on the Paris Agricultural Grounds. Very good programme and I had a wonderful time with Jean. Friday 25 Had a pair of stiff legs all day but Jimmie and I drove up to Harry Hough's shower just the same. Large crowd so only danced once and that was with Jean. Thunderstorm before we got home. Pinehurst burnt down. Saturday 26 Felt pretty good after the night before. Went to town at night in the Chevrolet as I had to attend committee meeting. Made it short and snappy and was home early. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f69cb17856d959cf9643b930d2fcc615.pdf 4f4df382fd3983aab655eeb7c7bc78dc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June Sunday 27 1926 Home from the milk route early Drove up home for dinner and Alex and Jimmie washed up in afternoon. Took some snaps up home and then had a fine time at Barkers and a drive to town after tea. Gave Melville and Eleanor a <u>dandy</u> buggy ride. Monday 28 As usual a busy day for me after being early Sunday morning, so retired early at night as I was rather tired. Tuesday 29 Sold a lot of tickets and collected a nice lot of accounts as it was nearly end of month. June Wednesday 30 1926 Took in $57.57 cash on milk route the largest cash receipts for one day since the Golden Guernsey milk route started. Got snaps I took on Sunday and they were fine. July Thursday 1 Finished my work up early in the afternoon and drove up to Barkers. Helped Jean milk and then drove up home for tea. Nice drive back and I certainly had a wonderful time with Jean. Sweet memories of a year ago when I started going with Jean. Friday 2 Felt great all day but why shouldn't I with a girl like Jean as an inspiration and after the encouragement I received the night before https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4d724d1f77e0d73e7a96d35327eed121.pdf de7cc9c5f52c3ab76f8e2e21901ca943 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July Saturday 3 1926 Didnt go to town at night but Alex, Jimmie, and I went for a swim and boat ride instead. We sure had some queer sport with Jim. Sunday 4 Got kitten at Wicksons in morning and Jimmie and I took it up to Jean at night. Jimmie named her "Polly". Jean opened her five-pound box of chocolates and as Jimmie says we had a queer feed. Monday 5 Drove up to Geo Telfers after supper after the cream. Had a swim, then kicked football for a while followed by a lunch of cake and lemonade. Made arrangements about going to picnic. July Tuesday 6 1926 Peddled my milk in a hurry and was home and had bottles washed by a little after one thanks to Alex. Had a speedy ride in Hughies Dodge to U.F.Y.P.O picnic at Soper Park Galt. We had a fair crowd and a good time especially on slippery raft. Great feed for supper. Saw good show at Scott's Theatre afterwards. Wednesday 7 Jimmie helped washed the bottles after dinner then we went down to Presbyterian Picnic on Vanatters flats. Came home to do chores at 4.30 and were back for supper at 6.15. Maybe we didnt have a great feed, followed by good programme of races, sing song and fire-works. Over six hundered were present at the picnic. Thursday 8 Dr {last part illegible - Dunta?} asked me about eleven o'clock if I would have my blood tested for a blood transfusion. I did and it was all O.K. Went to hospital at two and was on operating table for 3 to 4.15. Rather a unique experience for me and got my first meal and vision of hospital life. Had a stiff arm & felt weak, afterwards. {Austia or Austis?} brought me home at 9 P.M. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3914df2a602e6b34bc7ec075cad3792d.pdf 494777dba0abafbd75c3493bae2403a3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July Friday 9 1926 Felt pretty weak but Lloyd Ross helped me on milk route so I got along alright. Helped Alex pitch our tent in the back yard and had a real sleep afterwards. Saturday 10 Stayed home from town at night for a change and went to bed early as I was feeling rather tired and weak after my experience at the hospital. Sunday 11 Russell Willetts and three of the boys came down after me and gave me a fast ride home for supper in his Dodge. Roscoe drove me down to the Barkers and then brought Jean & Lou with him when he drove me home. Jean gave me a small parcel not to be opened until the 12th. July Monday 12 1926 The mysterious birthday present Jean gave me last night turned out to be a swell set of cuff links. Had the pleasure of spending part of my 21st birthday with Jean at the reception for the new minister, Mr Wilson and also his family. Great time with Mr and Mrs A. Taylor. Tuesday 13 {blank} Wednesday 14 {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f0da6199e1679168fe4a68d31fb9579f.pdf 54907294a47975c433c2e1b5edd803e2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July Thursday 15 1926 {blank} Friday 16 Clayton Wilson, government R.O.P. cow tester arrived at Bendemere as the men were stacking sweet clover hay. Saturday 17 Tom and Alex tied Jimmie to the fence at night when they came home from town and he was lying on the bed. He Had quite a time getting loose when he woke up at one o'clock and blamed it on the cow tester. July Sunday 18 1926 Alex drove the truck for me on the milk route so we were through and home early. Took Mr Wilson over to Gerald Brooks and then went to church. Communion service and heard Mr. Wilson for the first time. Took Uncle Tom with me up to Barkers at night and then had a nice drive up home with Jean. Monday 19 {blank} Tuesday 20 {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/730013bfac5a138c9eaa6c0ad7f95593.pdf 04472afe8d019439554baaa446e1e49d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July Wednesday 21 1926 Mr and Mrs Birley took Jean and I to Canning Garden {ending of word is smudged} party in the "Chevie" A good programme, and a wonderful {night? wording was changed/written over} so we certainly had a dandy time. Thursday 22 {blank} Friday 23 A wonderful day. Cleaned brass on my harness after I washed the bottles. Visitors here for tea and we had a musical concert in the tent after Supper. July Saturday 24 1926 Roscoe came home from town with me and had dinner at Bendemere Farm. He had a sleep and when I had finished my work we went down to the Mission Picnic on the flats here. Won second in Young Mens Race and first in sack race and had very nice time. Drove to town at night to see Jean. Sunday 25 Jimmie helped me wash bottles when I came home so we were through by 1.15. Had dinner and then drove up to Barkers to spend afternoon. "Barkers" from Burford were there and we sure had a great feed of cherries. Wonderful drive with Jean after tea in the twilight and then the moonlight. Monday 26 As usual a busy day for me. Rode to town at night in Easton's "Buick" and attended practice for play at Inksaters. Home early at 10.30. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d70e08a8a9101669938e94b55cf22a8c.pdf ccbe2adc6eb8aae3b5d50acd5f32dbd4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July Tuesday 27 1926 Alex and I went to Mr Sayles barn dance. A dandy night, a big crowd, but the music was punk. However I had a good time thanks to Jean. Wednesday 28 {blank} Thursday 29 {blank} July Friday 30 1926 The girls entertained the boys at the regular U.F.Y.P.O {meeting held? - words are overwritten} at Carrs. The boys supplied the lunch and served cake and ice cream. Carl and the boys brought me home in the Ford. Saturday 31 Down town at night and had a fine time with Jean and the gang in Dodge Brothers sedan. August Sunday 1 Not a very nice day but had a good time when a whole gang came down here for a picnic dinner. Met my cousin Ethel Lackey for the first time Took Jean and her for their first boat ride on the Grand and got stuck in the rapids on the rocks. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/77859c2a2b79945447dd55d87fea9da1.pdf aea6179dbd4f2dcaad5937920f09cb36 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August Monday 2 1926 Home from milk route at 7.45 when I had Roscoe acting as truck driver. Busy day for us at Bendemere when we won the first prize for the best decorated horse drawn vehicle in the big Civic Holiday parade. Attended races and also street dance at night. No sleep from 3.45 AM to 12.10 AM. Tuesday 2 {blank} Wednesday 4 {blank} August Thursday 5 1926 Took show harness up home in the truck then went with Jean in her car to a U.F.Y.P.O. directors meeting at Les Kelleys. Drew up programme for balance of the year 1926. Dandy drive coming home and Jean let me drive the Dodge part way. Friday 6 {blank} Saturday 7 Nice time with the gang in the Dodge at night and a feed of ice cream at the Café afterwards. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4f271b7470a6d3c067398caaaf7cea28.pdf 35eb8264eb65bbabfaabdffbb0b34396 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August Sunday 8 1926 Celebrated Roscoe's and Grandma Harley's birthdays up home at noon. Went swimming after dinner and then down to Barkers where they had 19 for Supper. Nice drive to Brantford and back to Bendemere in Jacks car after the milking was done. Monday 9 {blank} Tuesday 10 {blank} August Wednesday 11 1926 Drove up to Barkers in afternoon then Jack took Lou, Jean, and I up to Uncle Arts where we had supper about five and then we all went to Zenda Garden party in the Gray Dort. A ballgame before a wonderful programme give by a band, an orchestra, and 17 performers. Sleepy but an enjoyable ride home with Jean. Home at four o'clock just before a heavy rain started. Thursday 12 {blank} Friday 13 Boys entertained girls of U.F.Y.P.O at a meeting up home and the girls put on a real feed of pork & beans etc followed by dancing until 1.30. Had some wonderful dances with Jean and took Marie Taylor home with me. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/adcc1f0d54f39ddec893a135c2e389e8.pdf 00416fedd47f35e308c6d8cbf2b318eb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August Saturday 14 1926 {blank} Sunday 15 Had an enjoyable drive around the block with Jean when I went up to see her at night but was home early for a change. Monday 16 {blank} August Tuesday 17 1926 {blank} Wednesday 18 Jimmie and I went up to Barkers at night and had a fine time playing "I doubt it" and listening to music. Several nice dances with Jean. Thursday 19 {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b6a7b6d3f69c1c3363fdbd2a7c462e26.pdf d21bc60896a61dc57e32f526224c450f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August Friday 20 1926 {blank} Saturday 21 Drove to town at night but saw Jean for a few minutes only as they went home early. Saw Mr and Mrs Weir for first time since I left the U.S.A. Sunday 22 Up at five sharp and was home and washed up by 12.45 so I went home with the gang for dinner, Weirs, Cowings, Skellings {not sure of spelling}, Moray's, Harley, Copley, and Bucks made a total of 27 for dinner and supper. Drove back to Bendermere to do chores and then home for tea and took Jean with me. Nice walk and drive afterwards with the other four. August Monday 23 1926 All of us except "Katie" our cook slept in until quarter to six so I was late getting away to Paris. Mr and Mrs. Birley arrived home at noon from Leamington after a nice trip. Retired early at night after a busy day. Tuesday 24 Carl and Clare, Johnny and Marge, Melb and Betty, Alice and Roscoe, Orval and Helen, and Jean and I attended a dance at Mohawk Park and had a wonderful time. I had some of the best dances I ever had. We drove the two Fords and I acted as chauffeur of the "sedan". Home at 1.10 A.M. Wednesday 25 {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cea6d30d9e365762fd51e810193648c6.pdf f3dac099cee55ef9bba341ad1b62df8c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August Thursday 26 1926 {blank} Friday 27 Up early in the morning and a busy day for me acting as truck driver when we shipped the Bendemere Guernseys to the Canadian National Exhibition. Best U.F.Y.P.O. meeting yet at McCrows when Mr. Nixon and Mr Davidson were the speakers. Saturday 28 Had a nice time with Jean down town at night and we had a Guernsey milk shake at the Savoy also. August Sunday 29 1926 Helen and Alice entertained Dan and Helen Milne, Jean and I to a splendid supper at home Very nice time and a ride home in their Ford sedan. Jimmie told the {illegible word} off for {illegible word}. Monday 30 {blank} Tuesday 31 {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e006d5700778d1487f70f8f245ffc924.pdf 76432496c988c3dbf4dace29e8719777 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. September Wednesday 1 1926 Carl brought Melb, margaret Deans, and Jean to Paris were I met them and we all went to hear the "Musical Eckardts" (Swiss Bell Ringers and Entertainers) and the "Strain Sisters" at the Capitol. Interesting programme and a ride home made it an enjoyable evening for me. Thursday 2 A busy day for me collecting accounts of the month before on the milk route. Helped milk Geo. Telfers cows when we bought some milk from him. Friday 3 Drove Telfer's Ford Sedan up after milk at Geo Telfers as Mr Telfer had truck away after two new grade Guernseys. Jimmie and I drove truck up to Barkers and then went with Jean and Dan in the Dodge to the Woodstock corn roast up home. Had a great time. September Saturday 4 1926 Started to rain in the morning and continued nearly all day making it rather disagreeable. Alex came home at night to stay over week-end. Jimmie and I retired early at night as we were tired after the night before. Sunday 5 {box drawn around entry for this date} Rather a wet day. Ethel Lackey and her sister Jessie and her boy friend were up home so I took Jean up home for tea with me in Dad's Ford. Had a very nice time and left for home early. The night of Sept 5 {and symbol?} 6 will never be forgotten by me as it was on that night that Jean made me the happiest boy on Earth when she promised to be my bride. Talk about a thrilling evening, it sure was one. Monday 6 Felt great all day even if I was tired when night rolled around but "No Wonder, Why Shouldn't I feel good?" Traded jobs with Jimmie and spent the afternoon between the plough handles for the first time in ten months. Drove down after hens at Vanatter farm after supper. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0e97b296eb835d1daf569fdead60ae13.pdf 1e4bb457d3f7ff98a640d7bedc33a641 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. September Tuesday 7 1926 {the writing on the left page appears to be cut off; unable to identify some missing words} {A?} wonderful day for the Barker family's {annual?} expedition to the Canadian National Exhibition. Busy day at Bendemere, acting as truck driver {in?} afternoon. "Sheep Buyers" and {"White?} Washers" were here so we were {late?} getting through at night. Wednesday 8 Another fine day. Up early and {made?} good time on milk route and was home by dinner time. Had a general clean up in dairy {in?} afternoon. Started to rain about {eight?} o'clock so retired early. Had {a?} short chat with Jean over phone at {noon?}. Thursday 9 Started to rain early in the morning and rained until nearly noon then {it?} cleared up after dinner and turned {quite?} cold with a white frost at night. {Went?} to practice with Miss Easton {in?} her "Buick" but was home and {in?} bed shortly after ten o'clock. September Friday 10 1926 Drove truck up to Geo Telfers after 4 bags of oats after dinner and then down after load of straw to Vanatter farm and got stuck in wet mud and straw near stack. Reception for Deans Cochrane but stayed home and retired early. Started on my 11th month at "Bendemere" Saturday 11 Alex arrived in Paris at one o'clock so I drove truck up after feed and box. Helped unload Guernseys and also Gurney's Belgians. Drove truck to town at night and heard banjo players, singers, and magicians. Saw Jean for a minute and home at twelve o'clock. Sunday 12 Light shower in morning when I was on the milk route. Jimmie and I had a sleep after we had washed bottles. Had a wonderful drive with "Jean" when we went up home and around the block. Home at {11.45?}. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ff798b2e2ad1760af2201ed8249c8577.pdf b1e75682341a631f5c21784d6351d2c9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. September Monday 13 1926 Felt great after a good nights' sleep and with such a wonderful day. Alex went with me on latter part of milk route. Bobby Vanderlip started working at Bendemere. Drove Alex to town at night after his Chevrolet, in the truck. Tuesday 14 Up at 5.15 A.M. Got load of milk ready for town, had my breakfast, got dressed and rode wheel up to Barkers. Five of us voted and then we motored to London Show in the Dodge. Dandy trip both ways and had a wonderful time with Jean. Helped milk and came home after Supper. Liberals won in Federal election by considerable majority. Wednesday 15 Started to rain in morning and continued a share of the afternoon. Busy afternoon getting up steam and straightening out books. Found out that I lost my first vote of the day before when Smoke was elected by {155?} majority. September Thursday 16 1926 Maybe it didnt rain early in the morning before daylight then it slackened up until about nine o'clock when it just poured down for an hour or more. Late getting through as Jimmie was threshing at Buchanans so went to roost right after supper. Friday 17 Dandy warm night. Walked to Paris to Eleanors and then went to Party at May Apps in Jacks, Ford and had a very nice time. Very foggy coming home, chauffeur got lost and the "back seat driver" caused some excitement coming home. Wonderful ride home and maybe Jean didn't look sweet so how could I help loving her more than ever. U.F.Y.P.O Corn Roast at Leone Williams. Saturday 18 Felt fine after the night before. Cleared up near noon and sun came out. Threshed rye stack at Vanatter farm and moved up here. Helped with milking at night and retired right after supper about 7.30. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aad74409012d0e4d677190aa9a31bf2c.pdf 5af3d095f7eebff8227b3d457f857d16 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. September Sunday 19 1926 Slept in until six A.M. Busy day as I started chores as soon as I finished in the dairy. Drove Queen when I went up to see Jean after supper. A dandy warm moonlihgt September night and we sure had a lovely long drive together Home at 1.A.M. Monday 20 A wonderful September day. Up at 4.45 and away early on milk route. Threshers were here all day but had a break down at milking time so I had lots of help to do milking after I had finished my work in the dairy. Some "queer" wrestles after supper and retired early. Tuesday 21 Threshers finished up about four o'clock. Clipped cattle afterwards so we were late getting through milking. Alex and Mr. Telfer went to Caledonia after supper in truck after 3 new cattle. Arrived home 1 AM next morning. Wonderful night but didn't go up to the show. September Wednesday 22 1926 Up at 4.20, away early and home from milk route at 10.10 and all washed up at 11.45. Helped take "Master" to show in big truck. Busy afternoon cleaning and showing cattle. We won every first except one even if we did lose Silver Cup. Loaded cattle in two trucks to go to Woodstock at night so it was 10 o'clock when we were finished. Thursday 23 Felt rather tired after such a busy day, the day before. Rather a gloomy day as it rained in afternoon and just rolled down in torrents at night, raining at least 3 inches on level during the night. Still we slept in the tent. Friday 24 A very damp wet miserable hot day raining practically all afternoon Slept in house with Bobbie at night as I wasn't feeling very well. Alex came home from Woodstock about ten o'clock with the first truck load of show cattle. Won 8 firsts, 1 second, 2 thirds and both championships at the fair. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6c91151e9dcc40aca946db6185e31e34.pdf fe447c3ec98006e1629dd27daae96fdb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. September Saturday 2 1926 Another damp wet day but far different from the day before as it was a lot colder and finally cleared up near night. Lovely day for Galt Show? Alex made two trips to Woodstock to bring home balance of show cattle. Wrote to Evelyn at night. Sunday 26 Up early and home and washed up by one o'clock. Attended Sunday School at the Mission for first time since I came to Bendemere. Drove up home for Supper after which Carl drove Jean and I to church where we heard a good sermon by Rev. Simm Edwards. Nice drive afterwards in the buggy and a feed of cake and watermelons. Monday 27 Another fine day. Busy day on milk route. Boiler valve blew out in afternoon and I had quite a time acting as a mechanic. Late finishing at night as boys worked late and finished sowing wheat in field across road. School fair day for Keg Lane district. September Tuesday 28 1926 A wonderful day. Practice at night but I didn't go as it was after eight when I got through supper so retired early. Wednesday 29 Up at four, had breakfast at 5.20 and was home from milk route at 10.15. Had lunch and then acted as truck driver when Andy and I took load of sheep to Drumbo fair. Good show, nice day, and as usual a lovely time with "Jean". Thursday 30 Another fine day. Helped clip two show heifers after dinner then had a very busy time washing about {275?} bottles. Attended practice for play at night but was home at 10.30 <u>The</u> <u>end</u> <u>of</u> <u>a wonderful</u> <u>month</u>. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4db51c008b9fc4ae37a118631c0b4db6.pdf 5ae7dba977d40c596ab92c5ce4a2bc03 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. October Friday 1 1926 October started off fine with a nice day. Professor Steckley was here judging Guernseys with his judging class after dinner. Silo fillers came about five o'clock and got started to work. Saturday 2 An ideal Autumn day. Silo fillers were busy here all day but I went on with my own work just the same. Alex and I did nearly all the milking at night as Jimmie had a date at 6.30. In town at night hunting up a plow for the matches and saw Jean for a few minutes. My Dads birthday. Sunday 3 Home from milk route about 12.15. Mrs Birly was away so four of us had a bachelor's dinner. Busy afternoon working in dairy and helping with chores at night Took Jean up home with me for a few minutes and then as it was such a fine night we had a real nice long drive around two blocks. October Monday 4 1926 Alex and Mr Telfer left with the truck and trailer and four cattle for the National Dairy show. about five o'clock. Went up stairs to go to bed at quarter to eight but wasn't too tired to read Jean's diary, which she gave me last night before I went to sleep. A wonderful book. Heavy rain during night. Tuesday 5 Up at five sharp and through peddling in good time but as I called at the barber's and jeweller's I didn't get home extra early. Took almost 60 bushels of wheat to Taylors in afternoon with "Dollie & King" when I got them shod at Nichols. got a Verity No. 21 plow at O'Neals' and brought it home with me. Play practice at night. Wednesday 6 A fair day for Burford show. Just as I was finishing peddling I saw the Barkers going to the fair and how I wished I were going along with Jean. Rather tired at night so went to {roost?} at good time. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/69a826b640683eba4bcaf70e601371ef.pdf 1d752bb0562c999384a2c760c2d5fc2b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. October Thursday 7 1926 An ideal October day. Saw Jean driving her Dodge when I was peddling on Banfield St. Mr. Telfer came home, sick, on the five o'clock train and went to bed. Attended practice at church and home and in bed at 11. P.M. Friday 8 Bobbie and I went to U.F.Y.P.O. meeting at Will Telfer's with Andy and Phyllis in their car. Good crowd but I had some job keeping order as we were unable to secure a speaker. Received some real blessings from the girls, especially, when I asked them to discuss whether "a girl should milk or not" with the boys. Had a few nice dances with Jean and gave her my diary to read. Saturday 9 A busy day on the milk route and in the dairy. A dandy warm day so I washed the milk wagon in the afternoon for the first time since before civic holiday. Didn't go to town at night but retired early instead. October Sunday 10 1926 Mother and Dad and the girls were spending the week-end at Stoney Creek with George {Triell's?} so there wasn't anybody at home when Jean and I were up there for some clothes at night as the boys were attending Anniversary services at Princeton. However we had a nice long drive together and I was home early. Monday 11 Saw Roscoe on his way over to practice plowing at Uncle Erns. Got ring at jewelry store and was very much pleased with it. Plowed with King and Queen for a few hours in the afternoon. Tuesday 12 Roscoe and Dad went to Niagara Falls to the International Plowing Match. Took 60 bus. wheat into Taylors in afternoon with "Dollie and King" and got them shod at Nichols. Went up to H.C. O'Neal's to get a Verity No. 21 plow so was late getting home. Attended play rehearsal at night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/02984a59bfae87de28b58b3e555dd98f.pdf a345ed4714e4dcf847c4baaca3767382 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. October Wednesday 13 1926 A wonderful day for the plowing match Roscoe won first in the amateur class in stubble against 38 competitors. The prize was a $50.00 gold piece. Later his land was judged the fourth best plowed land in stubble for which he received a silver cup. Thursday 14 Saw Jean for a few minutes in front of Dr. Munro's and she told me Dan was to have an operation. Roscoe won third in the open class in sod plowing and defeated Norm. McLeod. Attended play rehearsal at night. Friday 15 Alex arrived home from the National Dairy Show, Detroit about five o'clock at night and told us of some of his experiences in the U.S.A. Mother and Carl went to the plowing match with Deans'. Dan had his operation in the morning. October Saturday 16 1926 Four of us went to town in the "Chevie" at night but came home early. Wet afternoon when Roscoe came down and coached me on plowing in sod field on Vanatter farm. Sunday 17 Sidney, Jimmie, and I went up to the hospital in the afternoon to Dan for a few minutes. Rather late getting up the road at night but Jean and I had a nice time up home and the drive there and back. Showed Jean her ring and tried it on and it fit perfectly. Monday 18 Alex took Bobbie home at night while Jimmie and I drove the truck up home after the plows however we were back early after Jimmie got his dose of M.Y.S. {illegible - life?} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d7bb27954d15c1bcfce4865ac546cd7c.pdf d7de1e5a0e4ef2c2eeaba8d7ec5b63cb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. October Tuesday 19 1926 Up and around early and off to Cainsville to the plowing match. Got along fine even if my team weren't very good at the start. Won 1st and best finish when I defeated third prize amateur at provincial. Roscoe won 2nd and prize for best plow team. Carl won 3rd, John Deans got first and best fiinish. Home at seven and attended practice after supper. Had a chat with Jean during practice over the phone. Wednesday 20 A busy day on milk route answering all the ladies quesstions. Rather a disagreeable afternoon as it snowed. The play "Robert and Mary" went off O.K. and we had a fair crowd even if the weather wasn't very nice. Lunch afterwards and home at 11.20. Thursday 21 Up early and off to Blenheim plowing match at Wolverton. Won first in amateur class and beat crown. Roscoe won 2nd and best finish and best {Gregyebask?}. Carl won 4th and Johnnie Deans 3rd in 19 and under class. Had supper up home and travel Dad's car to Edgars garage. Called up Jean and told her the results. October Friday 22 1926 A wet rainy morning but we started for N. Dumfries plowing match about eight thinking it would clear up. Stopped at Halls and found out match was postponed until next week. Went to Ayr with Jack and got two prizes of day before, then came home and went to work. Paynes were here at night but I retired at 9.30. Saturday 23 Back to my old job again, peddling milk, and was through in good time so got a hair cut before I came home. Busy day cleaning up in the dairy. The rest of the gang went to town at night but I stayed home, had a chat with Jean on the phone and went to roost early. Sunday 24 It rained all morning so that it was rather disagreeable for me peddling milk. Home at 12.45; had dinner then drove up home and went after Jean then got Dad, Mother and the girls and went up to Uncle Art's to celebrate Jean's birthday which is to-morrow. Presented Jean with her engagement ring and she was delighted with it. {Appears to be more writing at bottom of page but it is cut off.} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cb78ef9495fbafe494223548fb610d82.pdf bee17cfa4d78a36054ccbba5e53c23e7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. October Monday 25 1926 Rather a damp wet morning but I got the milk peddled in fairly good time and called at the hospital to see Dan on the way home. Jean's 25th birthday and although I wasn't with her my heart was. We celebrated it when Jimmie lit the match. Oh. Boy!! Tuesday 26 A busy day on the milk route and didn't get home until after one. Drove the truck up after the cream at night then when I came back, Alex, Roscoe, and I went to town in the "Chevie" got a new battery and went up home after the potato {books?}. Wednesday 27 An ideal Autumn day The men started to dig the potatoes on Bendemere Farm and found that there were quite a few rotten ones. Gave my hand a bad gash when cracked bottle broke on the steam {truck?}. October Thursday 28 1926 Another fine day. The men finished digging the "spuds" Roscoe and I drove truck to Boys Class Banquet in the mission. Lots to eat and a very pleasant evening for us. Home at 10.20. Friday 29 A dandy day for the N. Dumfries plowing match. Long but speedy ride in truck when we went out of our road on way there. Thirty teams plowed so we had lots of opposition. John Deans got 4th, Roscoe 3rd, and Carl and I had seven {illegible word} class. I got $10 00/100 cash for second prize and I expect Carl would get fifth. Went as an old lady to U.F.Y.P.O. masquerade at Cochranes. Great success. Had some swell dances with Jean and a nice time going and coming even if I was rather tired. Saturday 30 Back on milk route again until I don't know how long and had a busy time getting squared around again. Didn't go to town but retired at 9.30. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e794acdb9602415a0c1aa996100f94fe.pdf 3b151e1bece7092016b839968efce923 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. October Sunday 31 1926 A nice bright but cool fall day. Jimmie helped me wash the bottles after dinner then I drove "Dollie" up to Barkers. Watched Jean milk, helped wipe the dishes after supper, and then we had another enoyable drive around the block and Jean told me a secret. November Monday 1 Started November off by putting in a real busy day at my usual work. Worked at my books after supper at night so didn't get to bed until ten o'clock. Tuesday 2 Finished work on my statements in afternoon. At night Roscoe, Alex and I went down to Paynes to listen to the radio. Had a feed of grapes, and chocolates and got warmed up in good shape by their new stove. November Wednesday 3 1926 Had a real nice time when I spent the first week night in ages at Jeans and took Roscoe with me. Threshers were there but we made some candy in the kitchen and I had a few nice dances with Jean. Came home in forty-five minutes as we drove "King" and Roscoe was at the wheel while I slept. Thursday 4 A lovely fall day. Alex went up around Tillsonburg after a new Guernsey heifer and some sheep in the truck and didn't get back until about six o'clock. Lloyd Ross helped me wash up in the afternoon so I got through in good time and helped milk four cows at night. Gave "Dollie" a real cleaning at night. Friday 5 Lloyd helped me peddle milk so I was home in time to eat a bachelor's dinner with Roscoe, Tom, and Alex as the rest of the bunch were away for dinner. Happier than ever after being engaged to "my Bonnie Jean" for two whole months. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/584591060c4eda31a7400512752f8401.pdf dc9183278f693e0382b2bb5212475db6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. November Saturday 6 1926 Another ideal Autumn day. Telfers came down with their team and helped the boys finish drawing in the mangals while I was busy, as usual in the dairy. Took a "dip" at night and retired early. Sunday 7 A lovely November day. I was left alone to wash the bottles so had just got started to wash when Arts came outs after me from church. However they helped me so we were all through in an hour's time and up home for dinner at 2.15. Big feed and Roscoe and I came back early for chores and then attended the evening re-opening services at St. Pauls United Church which certainly looked wonderful. Heard a very clever violinist "Will Andrew" of Hamilton. A real Thanksgiving Sunday for me which I finished it up perfectly with a drive home from church with Jean. Monday 8 A beautiful Thanksgiving Day and I have a lot to be thankful for this year but the greatest of all things is that I am engaged to a girl like "Jean'. A legal holiday but I did my work up just the same as usual. November Tuesday 9 1926 A wet disagreeable day but it cleared up after dinner so the boys didn't have to drive the cattle to the Junction through the rain when they shipped them to the Royal Winter Fair, Toronto. Completed my first year on Bendemere Farm. Wednesday 10 A dandy fall day. Katie Birley had a rough ride home from town with me in the milk wagon as they were grading the road out to the Golf Links in the morning. Wished I was going up to see Jean but went to bed early looking forward to the next night. Thursday 11 A cold day and I had a cool drive when I went up to see Jean at night but I was well repaid for doing so as I had a nice time listening to the radio and a dandy lunch before I started homeward. Memories of a year ago when I spent the day at Guelph Fair with Jean. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a38ff83a03986dcfa24bb99ff46bab02.pdf 10860709b750521d26f00e1949138a81 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. November Friday 12 1926 Mr Telfer motored home from Toronto at night and informed us that in the first day's judging at the Royal, "Bendemere Pencoyd" had won first for Junior Bull calf, Junior championship, and was later awarded reserve grand championship. Pretty good for an eight month's old calf. We also won 2 seconds, one third and 3 fifths. Saturday 13 "Bendemere Pencoyds" picture appeared in the "Globe". Bendemere Guernseys won another second, two 5th prizes and a 7th prize at the Royal. Late getting through at night but Tom, Roscoe, and I motored to town with "Queen" and visited the barber shop. Home around eleven. Sunday 14 Busy day for me when I worked all day and milked 5 cows at night. Roscoe and I went up {Keghane?} at night. He went up home and I called for Jean and we had a dandy drive around the block before we called in home for a few minutes. November Monday 15 1926 A wonderful morning just like Spring but it drizzled some during the afternoon and later rained quite hard after dark and during the night. Roscoe, Alex and I drove up to Birleys at night. Tuesday 16 A fair day for the Barker family's trip to the Royal and when I met them on Banfield St in the morning, how I wished I hade been going along with Jean. U.F.Y.P.O held an interesting meeting in Community Hall when Mr. Telfer put on some interesting moving pictures besides a violin solo by Florence Can, Club paper, reading by Edna Jarvis, piano duet by Misses Wells & Holmes making it one of our best meetings. Wednesday 17 Roscoe and I drove truck up to Birleys at night to get some milk. Stayed for a while and "Katie" showed us "Billie's" wedding garments and played the wedding music for us. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/99046c90b5474752d9a1b2b2ef0ea833.pdf 1b1c40e1c5719cd574b2998a61d6516d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. November Thursday 18 1926 Roscoe went up to Cochranes at night when I went up to spend the evening at Jean's. Nice time listening to the radio etc. Went to sleep going up side-road and almost left Roscoe when I got past McCrows before I woke up. Friday 19 A dandy moonlight night. Went up river road and around by Guthries when we went up to Birleys in the truck at night. Plowed in afternoon while Jimmie washed bottles. Saturday 20 Helped Roscoe plow again in afternoon Alex came home from Toronto in morning and they all went to the wedding in the afternoon and saw "Billie" married. Bad cold so stayed home and went to roost at night. November Sunday 21 1926 Slept in until 6.45 but made things hum when I did get up. Home from milk route just 4 hours and 45 minutes from the time I left. Drove around by Telfers after Jean in afternoon and took her home in the snowstorm. Helped her milk and then after supper, we drove up home for a while. Home at 12.35 after a fast ride and the end of an enjoyable day. Monday 22 Busy morning getting squared up and milk peddled after being away afternoon before Streets very icy but Dollie stood up in spite of all her struggling. Left her at shop and finished route with truck. Didn't get home with her until after six when I went for her in afternoon. Tuesday 23 Late getting away in morning but made good time as Dollie didn't slip a bit. Real busy day cleaning up in the dairy after not having washed the bottles for four days. Retired early at night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aaefc16ccd0a00cb34830df61804d153.pdf 70b1b167525f48d257eb32d4c378d9ff Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. November Wednesday 24 1926 Very mild in the morning but turned real cold before night. Helped Roscoe load up load of turnips after I had the bottles washed. Had a chat with Jean at night and retired at 9.30. Deposited $37.00 in bank. Thursday 25 Did my work in dairy up after Supper, then got ready and walked up to Laughlins where I met Carl and rode home with him to spend the night so I would be ready to go to Guelph in the morning. Friday 26 Not a very pleasant morning even if it wasn't very cold. Took Jean over to Kelly's in Dads car then we went to Guelph with Ward and Wilma in the Star in 65 minutes. Interesting time at Conference at Guelph. Attended U.F.Y.P.O. dance at Williams on way home. A wonderful day with Jean. November Saturday 27 1926 A very cold frosty day. Made good time on milk route even if I didn't get a very early start. Got load of milk ready after supper, had a swim, and went to toost at ten o'clock. Sunday 28 Had a queer night's sleep when I didn't get up until seven o'clock. Jimmie helped me wash up when I came home so it was 3.30 when we finished dinner. Worked at my books until five and then started at chores. Had a real nice drive with Jean up home after Roscoe. Got some cider and then had a dandy lunch after a spirited debate when we went down the side road. Monday 29 A dandy mild day and one would have thought Spring had arrived. Busy day collecting some accounts and working in the dairy. {Ames?} and the Paris Creamery raised the price of milk from 10 to 12 cents per quart. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/36cc42d64e12cb255fe8a8d67bcceabe.pdf e313a14703ae57cefbdf59e840605dd5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. November Tuesday 30 1926 An ideal Autumn day even if it was a little cloudy. Away on the milk route early but didn't get back until about one as I was busy collecting accounts. Fixed up November statements at night and retired early. December Wednesday 1 A very cold frosty day for the Provincial election when the O.T.A. and Gov't Control were the chief issues before the people. 75 Gov't Control members were elected when the Ferguson Gov't swept the province. However I didn't lose my vote as H.C. Nixon was elected by a majority of 762. Dad came down to meet when I walked up home to go to Guelph the next day. Had an interesting chat with my parents before retiring. Thursday 2 A dandy clear bright cold day for our trip to Guelph. Walked down to Barkers, then hurt my hand cranking the Dodge when we had difficulty in getting it to start. Had a fine trip to Guelph and back with Jean, the fair was interesting and Jean had some good news for me when we had a real chat together. Chicken supper when we got home. {Symes?} did the chores had some wonderful dances with Jean, then they drove {unclear word} home ending a perfect day. December Friday 3 1926 Heard that I was married and received several congratulations from different customers on the milk route after being absent the day before. Saturday 4 Didn't freeze to death on the milk route even if it was a cold frosty day. Got my load of milk ready after Supper, Roscoe cut my hair and I retired early. Sunday 5 A very stormy and blustery morning. Off to town early, home and washed up by two. Took Jean up home for tea after I watched her milk. Nice time and an interesting chat with Dad and Mother before we came home. They had no objections to us getting married in the Spring so maybe I wasn't happy as Jean also had some good news for me. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c18be05e207af029aca283b6d90e64b6.pdf 7f2a8bcb3f0e9bf85a7bb839206d00bf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December Monday 6 1926 A cold bright sunny day. Heavy snowfall of the day before made it pretty heavy going for "Dollie" and I but what did I care when I was happy with the thoughts of completing my term as an M.P. and being a married man in the Spring. Tuesday 7 Another fine day and a little milder but not quite so bright. Spend a busy day on the milk route and working in the dairy the remainder of the day. Wednesday 8 A mild morning and with lots of ice it was pretty slippery. Took King and Queen on newly painted milk sleigh for first time and made good time. At night Roscoe, Jimmie, and I drove up to Barkers and clipped their six cows so it would be easier for Jean to milk them. Dandy feed of ice cream etc when we finished after 12 P.M. December Thursday 9 1926 Felt rather tired after working late the night before so didn't get up very early in the morning so naturally I had to step some to get my work done by supper time. Friday 10 Roscoe and I drove to U.F.Y.P.O. meeting in Maus School. Late getting started as usual this time due to the president. Part of the programme failed to show up but we had an enjoyable evening and a box social afterwards. Jean was there and Jack brought me home to Bendemere with the girls in his Ford. Gave my report of the conference at Guelph. Saturday 11 Wash day and as usual a busy one for me. Mrs Birley went away in afternoon so five of us batched it for supper and maybe we didn't have a queer feed of beans follwed by stunts in our "gym". Capped up bottles ready for Sunday, had a swim and retired at eleven o'clock. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8420af3c59e3509703f58a7a23f8b205.pdf b9174239f8403755e7c3b028de65f092 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December Sunday 12 1926 Roscoe and I drove up Keg Lane at night and I got Jean and took her up home with me. Business conversation with Mother and Dad after the rest had gone to bed. It wouldn't have semed like Sunday at all if I hadn't been able to spend a few pleasant minutes with Jean, we had such a busy day at Bendemere. Monday 13 A busy Monday collecting bottles and tickets on the milk rout {wording fades out for "route"} and a busy afternoon washing them and cleaning up in the dairy. Felt pretty tired at night so retired at eight o'clock. Tuesday 14 Carl came down in afternoon to take Roscoe's place as he went to Toronto in the afternoon to attend U.F.Y.P.O. convention. Carl went to practise at night so it was late when I got the horses fixed up for the night. December Wednesday 15 1926 A very cold wintry day with a strong westerly wind blowing. Thought I would freeze on milk route but managed to arrive home in a very much alive but chilly condition. Alex went to Toronto in morning to attend a short course there. Thursday 16 Another day just as cold as its mate the day before. Roscoe didn't come home from Toronto as we expected but we kept things going just the same. Friday 17 A clear bright frosty day. Attended Mission Entertainment in the Community Hall, heard a good programme and officiated as Santa Claus. Alex and Roscoe came home and rode out to Bendemere with me. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fd5cf8c6322e1cfd6feafa902957128f.pdf de500f6274d361224422e666e2f51613 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December Saturday 18 1926 Lloyd Ross and Art Wilson were with me on the milk route so I was home in pretty good time even if I didn't get a very early start. Alex went to town at night but the rest of us stayed home and went to roost early. Sunday 19 Home from milk route in good time, got ready, had my dinner and drove up to see Jean. Had a pleasant hike down to the house over the hill together but couldn't get in. Got weighed when we came back then later I helped Jean milk and it was then I agreed to work for Mr. Barker and heard the conditions when I had a short talk with him. Heard Atwater-Kent radio hour for a while then we drove up home for a while even if it was snowing quite hard. A wonderful and a happy day for me. Monday 20 Up in good time but didn't get home very early as I had a real busy day on the milk route. Told Alex I was going to quit peddling milk also when and why. Addressed some {word over-written} Christmas cards at night and retired at 10 P.M. December Tuesday 21 1926 A dandy bright mild day. Clarence Lee moved here with his outfit right after dinner and started putting the straw stack and blowing it into the barn. Roscoe cut my hair after we put the horses to bed so it was ten bells when I hit the hay. Wednesday 22 Straw cutters were at Bendemere all day so that it was a busy one for everybody. Alex got hit on the head with the pipes when they fell and it nearly knocked him out. Thursday 23 Finished washing my bottles early in afternoon then drove up to help Jean milk and had tea there. After we had washed the dishes "Dollie" took Lou Jean, and I to the Canning Xmas Concert which was great. "Santa Claus" presented me with a mysterious parcel. I also received four Xmas boxes on the milk route. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/585c3e90c8405f0940ad0d8b4928748c.pdf 9ac770eb273c775e319d2a6d79207efa Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December Friday 24 1926 Had a busy day selling extra cream and milk for Christmas and received two Xmas boxes on milk route. At night Tom, Jimmie, Roscoe, and I did some Christmas shopping when we drove "Dollie" to town. Home about twelve o'clock. Saturday 25 First Xmas parcel I opened contained a dandy sweater and a snap of Jean from Jean. Home from town at 11.30. Roscoe helped me wash up in the dairy and we drove the truck up home for dinner. Had a queer feed and came back early to milk then went back up again for Supper. There were 26 of us for tea and we had a great time. Some wonderful dances with Jean. Took nurses to car on our way home. "Santa Claus" was very good to me. Sunday 26 A very quiet morning in Paris. After I had the bottles washed in afternoon I drove up to Jeans, helped her milk, and had a feed of oysters afterwards. Finished the best Christmas I ever had with my head snuggled up in Jeans lap in front of the fire place. Eleanor and Melville came home with me. December Monday 27 1926 Rather a busy day getting things squared around after the holiday. A lonely time for me after spending such a nice time with Jean the two days previous. Had a real sleep at night. Bade Jimmie farewell when he left Bendemere and sailed away to Toronto. Tuesday 28 Roscoe and I attended Marjorie McCrows dance at night. McKinnons Orchestra furnished the music but there was such a crowd there one could hardly hear the music let alone find room to dance. However I had a few nice dances with Jean and the best part of all was the drive home together in the wee small hours. Rolled into bed at almost five o'clock after driving Roscoe and Eileen home. Wednesday 29 Felt fine after only a little over an hours sleep in the morning when we initiated our new bed room. Eleanor Edwards called up and invited me to a party on Thursday night after I had gone to dreamland at 8.40 P.M. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b4a4941393c3aaacdc9ac3e72d160428.pdf 059b2194e6c5d67931c74be772a8d290 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December Thursday 30 1926 A lovely day with a little lower temperature. Walked into Eleanors at night. Barkers, Jack, and {Wloharts?} were there and I had a very nice time playing cards etc. Short ride in the Dodge with Jean and was home and in bed at 12.30. Friday 31 Finished up 1926 in front of Barkers' fire place with my head resting snugly in the lap of the only girl I really ever loved. Such an appropriate ending with a real girl after a wonderful year together. The year 1926 has been a wonderful year for me because it was in this year that I found I really loved Jean and Jean only, became engaged to her, presented her with her engagement ring for her birthday, and later arranged our wedding day for March 3rd, 1926. Now I know what is definitely before me and here's hoping for a wonderful 1927. MEMORANDA {no writing on page} 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 Ernest Buck Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ernest Buck Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1926-1927 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, Brant County, Paris, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Ernest Buck Diary, 1926 Ernest Buck Diary, 1927 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1926-1927 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. 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Scanned Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">The Canadian Pocket Diary</span></h2> <p>1926</p> <p>PUBLISHED BY THE BROWN BROTHERS, LIMITED</p> <p>MANUFACTURING STATIONERS</p> <p>TORONTO</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>IDENTIFICATION {Printed form with responses handwritten} My Name is Ernest H. Buck</p> <p>Address R.R.#2, Paris, Ont.Can.</p> <p>96 ring 5 'Phone 217 ring 2</p> <p>Birthday July 12</p> <p>Age 20 Height 5 ',9 1/2 "</p> <p>Complexion Dark Weight 155 In case of accident or illness please notify</p> <p>Chas Buck.</p> <p>If anyone should find this book kindly return to above address.</p> <p>THINGS HARD TO REMEMBER</p> <p>Number on case of my Watch</p> <p>" movement "</p> <p>Automobile License No.</p> <p>Engine No. H.P.</p> <p>Size of Tires</p> <p>Number of my Bank Pass-book 25</p> <p>My accident insurance falls due on }</p> <p>My life insurance policies fall due on { June 15, 1945</p> <p>{Printed} CALENDAR 1926</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Friday 1 1926</p> <p>Made an excellent start in 1926 by spending the first three hours with Jean at a party at Cochranes. My first three dances were swell ones with Jean. Home at 4.20 making five hours sleep in three nights. Birleys here for New year's dinner. Good feed and retired early for a wonder.</p> <p>Saturday 2</p> <p>Felt better after a good nights sleep and everything went O.K. all day. Alex and Uncle Tom went to town at night but returned early instead. Saw Barton girls down town in morning with their Dodge brothers.</p> <p>Sunday 3</p> <p>Home from milk route around 12.30. Alex helped me with the bottles so we got everything cleaned up before dinner. Worked at books in afternoon fixed horses up for night, Then drove up home with "King" and later drove to Jean's. My first Sunday evening in 1926 a pleasant one with a ride in the Dodge.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Monday 4 1926</p> <p>Very mild damp day which took practically all the snow away. Drove sleigh for last time for a while. Didn't get home until late after a very busy morning.</p> <p>Tuesday 5</p> <p>Damp mild day. Alex drove big truck and helped me peddle from it. Home about one o'clock after having driven big truck until {Ruxle?} change for first time when I delivered in the Upper Town and Flats myself. Cleaned harnesses at night.</p> <p>Wednesday 6</p> <p>Peddled milk with Geo. Telfers democrat for the first time. Damp raw windy morning with mostly snowstorms. Team started for home while I was in Geo. Inksaters but Lloyd Hooper stopped them at the corner of Warwick. Cleaned brass at night.</p> <p>January Thursday 7 1926</p> <p>Dandy bright cold day.Up early and away on my route at 7:45 but didnt get home until 12:45 Heavy cold started in on my chest and throat getting worse near night. Ernie Buck had a cold upon his chest so he rubbed it with camphorated oil and went to bed early.</p> <p>Friday 8</p> <p>Cold frosty morning turning still colder with easterly winds later in the day. Felt pretty tough all day with bad cold on my chest and sore throat. Got some medicine from Dr. Jeffery. Alex helped me with milk route and my bottles. All alone at night as {Birleys?} all went to a party. Started to snow about eleven o'clock.</p> <p>Saturday 9</p> <p>Snowed very hard until after three so that by morning there was about six or eight inches on the level. Drove new milk sleigh for the first time and Bob came down and drove the team for me. Felt pretty tough in the afternoon so came home and went to bed. Dr. Carey gave 32 Bendemere Guernseys the tuberculin test.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Sunday 10 1926</p> <p>Last night was the first night all of us slept under one roof since February 27th 1924. Turned out blustery in afternoon. Dad and rest of family drove car to church in morning. Didn't go to see Jean as night so my cold was pretty bad.</p> <p>Monday 11</p> <p>My cold wasn't in very good condition all day but was out to the barn for a few minutes when Uncle Ern cam over. Dandy time playing cards when he taught us how to play "blind Charlie". Jean called up.</p> <p>Tuesday 12</p> <p>When I first got up my head felt pretty good but later I had severe pains in it so Mother put me to bed. Mr and Miss O'Neil, Mr and Mrs Wells were here for dinner. Great feed including ice cream made by Prof C. Buck Jr.</p> <p>January Wednesday 13 1926</p> <p>My head ached all day so I didn't enjoy myself very much.</p> <p>Thursday 14</p> <p>Mother put a muster plaster on back of my neck and my head began to feel better.</p> <p>Friday 15</p> <p>Quite a bright frosty day. Got up out of bed for the first time. Roscoe brought Mr. Gidney up from work to spend evening with us. Ernie Cochrane came in at night and he and I defeated Carl and Roscoe playing "500".</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Saturday 16 1926</p> <p>A dandy bright day. Wrote a letter to "Karen" in the morning and went outside for the first time in the afternoon. Played checkers with Bob and euchre and crokinole at night.</p> <p>Sunday 17</p> <p>Nice mild day. Some fo the folks went to church but I stayed home and got fussed up. Went down to spend afternoon with Jean. Melville and Eleanor were there and we had a great time which included taking{snaps?} Jean, Lou and Jack brought me down to "Bendemere" with "June" at night.</p> <p>Monday 18</p> <p>Nice wet rainy day for me to start back on my milk route again but I did and got along fine as Alex helped me. Home about 12:30. Felt rather tired all day but didn't get to bed until about ten o'clock.</p> <p>January Tuesday 19 1926</p> <p>Up early and had my team hooked up at seven o'clock. Away on route shortly after. Very nice mild day. Glenmorris short course boys were here in the afternoon judging. Quite a time holding cattle and sheep and watching them.</p> <p>Wednesday 20</p> <p>Busy day on my milk route. Rather a disagreeable kind of a day to be out. Counted up back tickets in afternoon so didn't get bottles washed till late. Fixed up horses and got milk ready after supper. Saw Uncle Tom print pictures for first time.</p> <p>Thursday 21</p> <p>A couple of inches of snow fell early in the morning. Nice bright day turning colder and blustery at night. Saw Jean and Dan in town. Worked at books until 10:30 at night and had a chat over the phone with Jean.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Friday 22 1926</p> <p>Rather a colder blustery day. Had to run on milk route to keep warm so got home at 12:15. Speeded up my work all morning and afternoon so that we were all through chores at 6:15. Off to Hockey match at seven. Paris defeated Brantford 6-3 in a great game.</p> <p>Saturday 23</p> <p>Nice bright morning but later turned out to be a cold and very windy and blustery afternoon and night. Stayed home at night and retired at ten o'clock.</p> <p>Sunday 24</p> <p>Spent another one of those pleasant Sunday evening with Jean and the Barker family listening to the radio.</p> <p>January Monday 25 1926</p> <p>A busy day for me peddling milk and I was rather tired at night after the late hours the night before.</p> <p>Tuesday 26</p> <p>Alex and I saw the Grimsby - Paris hockey game. Thirty five minutes of scorless hockey. Score 3-2 for Visitors. Clark of Grimsby knocked "Schneakin" out when he hit him a terrific blow across the face with his stick in the last period.</p> <p>Wednesday 27</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Thursday 28 1926</p> <p>Friday 29</p> <p>Saturday 30</p> <p>Sunday 31</p> <p>Took Jean up home for Supper Aunt Becky and Grandma Weir were there so we had a nice visit with them. Went down to Barkers shortly after ten but didn't get home until late as we had a great feed of ice cream.</p> <p>February Monday 1 1926</p> <p>A very busy day for me checking up tickets on my milk route and didn't get home from milk peddling till late. Worked on my books at night until I went to sleep and had to go to roost.</p> <p>Tuesday 2</p> <p>Jack and Lou, Roscoe and Jean came down and we had a great time skating on the river after which we had some music and I had some lovely dances with Jean to phonograph music. Mrs Burley gave us a swell lunch.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Wednesday 3 1926</p> <p>Went to bed at 1:15. Felt pretty good when I got up after four hours sleep but my legs were pretty tired when I got home from the milk route. Received some nice compliments about Jean.</p> <p>Thursday 4</p> <p>Light fall of snow during the night made the sleigh run better. Lovely winter day. Had a busy afternoon bottling up first can of milk we received from Percy Van Sickle. Had a chat with Jean and retired early.</p> <p>Friday 5</p> <p>Walked to town at night where I met Jack, Lou and Jean and we saw Harold Lloyd in "The Freshman" at the Capitol. Some picture and we had a good laugh. High School Commencement also. Paris beat {illegible }</p> <p>February Saturday 6 1926</p> <p>Alex was on the sick list so it {kept?} Tom, Earl and I busy doing chores in his absence. Uncle Tom went to town but went to bed early.</p> <p>Sunday 7</p> <p>Home from town and had my bottles all washed up and ready for dinner at 1:20. Mr and Mrs Roy Kelly and Grandma and Grandpa Willamson were here for dinner. Helped with chores at night and then went up to Jean's for tea where I had a very nice time.</p> <p>Monday 8</p> <p>Paris held Port Colbourne to a tie of four all in game at the port. As usual a busy day for me on Monday.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Tuesday 9 1926</p> <p>Rather a cold blustry day and cold east winds blowing at night. Drove to town at night and attended "Father and Son" banquet at 6:30 in Community Hall. Great feed with dandy programme and sing song. Dad was will represented with five sons present.</p> <p>Wednesday 10</p> <p>Very cold frosty night. Dan took Lou and I took Jean to Cunninghams at night. Dandy time playing cards, eating and doing puzzels even if we didn't go skating. Lovely drive home with Jean and got home at quarter to four. Paris and Pt. Colbourne tied 2-2.</p> <p>Thursday 11</p> <p>Up at five thirty after about an hour and a half of peaceful slumber. Made good time on route considering it was the morning after the night before.</p> <p>February Friday 12 1926</p> <p>Weather turned milder for a change. Busy day as usual with my route and dairy. Posted Valentines and played cards at night. Grandma and Alex beat Uncle Tom and I.</p> <p>Saturday 13</p> <p>Men finished hauling ice. Jack, Lou, Jean and I went skating at rink and had a very nice time. Lovely mild night. Port Colbourne defeated Paris 7-1 in sudden death game in Niagara Falls. Received two Valentines. Nice one from Jean.</p> <p>Sunday 14</p> <p>Received can of milk so didn't get home until five after twelve. Went up home in afternoon after Alex and I got bottles washed. Dad and Mother were away. Went down to see Jean after Supper. Heard sermon on "Ideal Wives" and Anna Case, wonderful soprano singer in Atwater-Kent radio hour. Nice time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Monday 15 1926</p> <p>Dandy mild day turning colder at night and blustery. Worked at my books at night until I had them pretty well square up and retired at ten o'clock.</p> <p>Tuesday 16</p> <p>Cold frosty day but very bright. Home from route at twelve o'clock. Busy afternoon in the "dairy" washing and bottling. Very short of bottles and had to put part of night's milk in can. Harry Hough's party but we didn't go.</p> <p>Wednesday 17</p> <p>Busy day peddling milk and washing bottles. Earl kept reminding us of his birthday on the eighteenth by repeating. "Tomorrow my birthday"</p> <p>February Thursday 18 1926</p> <p>Mild snowy night Had a great time up at Barkers at night listening to teh radio, playing cards and dancing wigh Jean. Lovely drive home facing wet snowstorm Queen was all white when I got home at 2:45.</p> <p>Friday 19</p> <p>The morning after the night before but I got along fine wading through the days snow. Blustery at night and turning colder. Paris tied with Durham 2-2- in hockey game. Roscoe and Carl took {June? illegable} to Branford and sold her.</p> <p>Saturday 20</p> <p>Home in good time from route. Dollar day in Paris and saw Mother and Dad. Verna's birthday Alex and I singed "King" up in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Sunday 21 1926</p> <p>Very frosty morning with thermometer registering 12 below zero. Met Mrs Findley for first time. Went up home for supper about five o'clock. Had a dandy time down at Jeans at night when I met Mrs. Midgely. Pleasent ride home with her afterwards. In bed at 1:45 AM.</p> <p>Monday 22</p> <p>Milder temperature but a raw wind blowing from the east made it feel colder than it actually was. Rather tired at night so retired at 9:30 and had a real sleep. Paris defeated Durham 3-2 in hockey game at Durham.</p> <p>Tuesday 23</p> <p>Lovely bright frosty day. Busy day as usual with milk route and dairy. Retired in good time after I fixed the horses up for the night. Dad and Mother had party for the older folks.</p> <p>February Wednesday 24 1926</p> <p>Very frosty morning. Hoar frosty so that when that when the sun came out the trees and landscape were very pretty. Received word from Mother about party on Friday night.</p> <p>Thursday 25</p> <p>Very sick at my stomach with dizzy spells when I first got up. Sprinkling at five o'clock but later turned and poured rain all day with strong wind. Alex took route in my place and I went to bed. Feel better at one o'clock so got up and went to work. Busy afternoon in dairy. Stopped raining early at night and turned colder.</p> <p>Friday 26</p> <p>Took a sleigh load of young people up home to a party. Had a great time and enjoyed some real dances with Jean. Bobbie came home with me and drove the team all the way. Arrived at Bendemore at four o'clock and found Fasken here doctoring a sick cow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>=== February Saturday 27 1926</p> <p>Bobbie drove the team on the milk route for me so we made good time even if we were pretty tired. Just got to sleep at night when Alex called me and asked me to help him doctor "Dasiy" the sick cow, but I was soon in bed again and sound asleep.</p> <p>Sunday 28</p> <p>Bobbie helped me on the milk route again. Went to sleep when I drove him up home at night. Had a nice time when I spent the evening with Jean and saw the last of February and the beginning of March.</p> <p>March Monday 1</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Tuesday 2</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Wednesday 3</p> <p>Roscoe was down at Bendemore helping unload a car of hay so we both walked into a party at Eleanor's at night. Had a nice time and walked home as far as Burrills with Jean.</p> <p>Thursday 4</p> <p>{blank} ===</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday 6</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p><br />Sunday 7</p> <p>Spent another enjoyable Sunday evening with Jean when we heard Josef Hoffman over the radio during the Atwater - Kent radio hour.</p> <p>Monday 9</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p><br />Tuesday 9</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Wednesday 10</p> <p>Alex purchased a pretty black mare at a sale of Western horses in Brantford and brought her home behind Leo Clarks car along with one Charlie Bailey purchased. They named her as soon as she arrived "Jean of Bendemore". Oyster supper at Les Kelleys.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Thursday 11 1926</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Friday 12</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Saturday 13</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p><br />March Sunday 14 1926</p> <p>Drove my new black mare up to see Jean at night for the first time. Edward Johnson sang over the radio in the Atwater - Kent hour and I had an another nice time with Jean and the family.</p> <p>Monday 15</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Tuesday 16</p> <p>{blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Wednesday 17 1926</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Thursday 18</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Friday 19</p> <p>Roscoe and I went to crokinole party at Jay Wells. Had Jean for a partner from the start and we stayed at the head table for eight games until Carl and his partner defeated us. Had a real nice time thanks to Jean.</p> <p>March Saturday 20 1926</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Sunday 21</p> <p>Lovely day. Roscoe went with me on the milk route when we drove Jean alone for the first time. Belyea's were here for dinner and I had lots of help washing bottles after dinner. Drove Queen up and spent a very pleasant evening with Jean.</p> <p>Monday 22</p> <p>Two o'clock when I got home and in to bed but was up in pretty good time just the same. Busy time when I took Jean alone in the milk route myself. Retired early after we fixed horses up.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Tuesday 23 1926</p> <p>Up at 4:50 and it was raining and kept it up until in the afternoon. Nasty day on the milk route but I didn't get wet thanks to my rubber coat. R.O.P. cow-tester arrived for a two-day with us and three of us rode home from Paris on Gammas democrat.</p> <p>Wednesday 24</p> <p>Jean of Bendemere stood fine on the milk route so I made good time and was home and ready for dinner at 12:30. Payne's came up at night and played euchre while I worked at my books and played the Phonograph. Ice broke up in Grand and went over the dam.</p> <p>Thursday 25</p> <p>Shipped " Man Fielding" off to Woodstock and thereby got rid of one good bay of wind but not until he had left some of it with us.</p> <p>March Friday 26 1926</p> <p>Roscoe and I drove up for a few minutes and then attended progressive crokinole party at "Wells" Jean and I were partners from the start and stayed at head table for eight games losing out to Carl and his partner.</p> <p>Saturday 27</p> <p>Didn't get much sleep the night before so we rather tired when bed time came so the Buck {Brow} went to roost early.</p> <p>Sunday 28</p> <p>Roscoe helped me with the milk route so that we were all through by 11.10 A.M Called at the hospital on the way home to see Earl Leath and took the fellows in a few bottles of good milk. Had a lovely time at Jean's at night and Golden {Guernsey} for lunch. King brought Roscoe and I home in a hurry. In bed at one o'clock.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Monday 29 1926</p> <p>"Blue Monday" because I didnt know enough to come home early and get more sleep. Quite a time teasing Roscoe about Aileen on her birthday.</p> <p>Tuesday 30</p> <p>Drove Roscoe up home at night. Mother wanted me to stay all night as I was tired but I was glad I didn't as by morning we were having a real ice storm.</p> <p>Wednesday 31</p> <p>March certainly went out like a lion with a terrible ice storm doing millions of dollars of damage Used "King" on milk route and got home at two o'clock soaked to the hide. Supposed to go to see Jean but weather was too bad.</p> <p>April Thursday 1 1926 Weather still bad. Put sleighs under milk box and used the bay team to peddle milk with. Came home again with a pair of wet knees due to rain.</p> <p>Friday 2</p> <p>Another nice April rain made peddling rather unpleasant even if my team did go fine.</p> <p>Saturday 3</p> <p>"King and Queen" ran down Whitbreads hill themselves when I left them parked at the top. They sure felt fine and plastered me with slush coming home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Sunday 4 1926</p> <p>Did the milk route up in four hours and a half with the twins and the sleigh. Drove Jean up home for a few minutes and then down to see Jean after. Had a pleasant time as usual and was home by one o'clock.</p> <p>Monday 5</p> <p>A light fall of snow early in the morning made it possible to run the team and sleigh on the milk route. Warm sun came out and cooked the snow so that it was hard pulling before I got home. Bobbie Vanderlip helped me with my work in the afternoon. Jean hurt her leg.</p> <p>Tuesday 6</p> <p>Jean felt pretty frisky when I peddled milk with her again for the first time in a week. Davis Patton went with me and held my Black mare.</p> <p>April Wednesday 7 1026</p> <p>Raining in the morning but faired up around nine o'clock but started again late in afternoon. Jean balked on hill in the lane when I started out and refused to go with coaxing her so Alex put a chain around her neck and pulled her out to the road with "King" after which she went better.</p> <p>Thursday 8</p> <p>Put in a wet cold morning peddling milk as the rain of the night before kept up until about 130 when it faired and later in the day the sun shone. Wanted to go up to see Jean but the roads were very bad so fixed up the horses and retired in good time.</p> <p>Friday 9</p> <p>A lovely bright Spring day for a change. Only took part of the milk with me on account of bad roads and Alex brought the balance in on the big truck. Mr. Telfer came out in the afternoon and told me that I was to get an increase in salary.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Saturday 10 1926</p> <p>Lloyd Ross helped me on Saturday with the milk route so I finished up in pretty fair time. Everybody else went to town at night but I stayed home, fixed up the horses and retired about en bells.</p> <p>Sunday 11</p> <p>Alex brought part of my load of milk in on big truck. Called at hospital for a few minutes to see Earl Scott on way home. Mr Midgely, Mrs Midgely, Miss Midgely, Mr Burrill, and Bobbie came out in afternoon. Nice time at Barkers at night. Heard Frieda Hippall sing over radio. Home at two-oclock.</p> <p>Monday 12</p> <p>Another fine day. Alex went to Faskin's sale and purchased another wagon for the farm. Felt pretty tired at night so retired at 9.30 as soon as we finished the chores across the road.</p> <p>April Tuesday 13 1926</p> <p>An ideal quiet bright spring day. New milk wagon arrived in Paris so Alex took it down to Gardner to get trimmed up. He was late getting home so it was late when we were ready for the roost.</p> <p>Wednesday 14</p> <p>Nice bright morning with warm wind blowing but about noon it got cloudy and rained for a while then turned cold and froze hard at night. Had another time with Jean when she refused to climb milk house hill so had to tow her up with the truck.</p> <p>Thursday 15</p> <p>Alex took Jeans new collar in and got it fixed up so that it fitted her shoulders better and she went a lot better on the start.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Friday 16 1926 A damp wet morning. Alex and I peddling Flats and Upper town in an hours time with the truck when he brought in part of my load on it. Left Allan Scotts {dairy misspelled?} in town and took home new wagon.</p> <p>Saturday 17</p> <p>Initiated new milk wagon on the Golden Guernsey milk route and it worked fine. Some classy outfit and the talk of the city.</p> <p>Sunday 18</p> <p>Ottos were here for dinner. Went up home for Supper late in afternoon then took Jean to church to hear Francis Nickawa. Lovely time with Jean when she had her first ride behind "Jean of Bendemere" nearly got in a mix up at station bridge</p> <p>April Monday 19 1926</p> <p>Busy day on milk route and I received some nice compliments from the "Crook's" about Jean.</p> <p>Tuesday 20</p> <p>The neighbours and friends gave {Nancy?} Lawson a shower in Falkland but I didn't go but the Buck's were well represented by the rest of the gang.</p> <p>Wednesday 21</p> <p>Took Jean to Canning to see a real play entitled "Always in Trouble" and it sure was good. A lovely night and I had a wonderful time and the nicest drive I ever had with a wonderful girl namely "Jean".</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Thursday 22 1926</p> <p>Another fine day with a beautiful night again. Fixed Jean of Bendemere up after supper and retired with memories of the night before.</p> <p>Friday 23</p> <p>Started my earlier delivery when I got up at 3.30 or there abouts and was home at 11.30. Had my first attempt at sleeping in afternoon Dance at Glenmorris at night and Andrew Telfer offered to take me but I decided to stay home.</p> <p>Saturday 24</p> <p>Alex wanted me to go to town with him at night but we were late getting through and Mrs Telfer came out for a few minutes. Retired at 9.30.</p> <p>April Sunday 25 1926</p> <p>Arrived at Barkers at night just as the "Star" from Hamilton was going out the gate. Roscoe was there so we had quite a lively evening as per usual. Didn't get back to Bendemere until 1.30.</p> <p>Monday 26</p> <p>Took sick at my stomach after Supper and before I got into bed had a real vomit losing all my supper and possibly my dinner. Failed to hear my alarm clock at 3.45 so had to do some stepping when I did get up.</p> <p>Tuesday 27</p> <p>Felt pretty dizzy at four so slept in till five. My sick stomach took all my ambition away but I managed to keep going and do the milk route myself. Finished chores up at 6.30 so we could get to bed early.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Wednesday 28 1926</p> <p>Supposed to go up to Jeans at night but wasn't feeling very well and weather was so disagreeable that I decided to stay home at night.</p> <p>Thursday 29</p> <p>My stomach felt some better so I made fairly good time on the route but was pretty tired at night so went to bed early</p> <p>Friday 30</p> <p>Went up to see Jean at night and we went up home for a drive. Had a nice visit with the folks and left for home quite early. Pleasant drive as usual with Jean and home by 12.20</p> <p>May Saturday 1 1926</p> <p>A dandy spring day. Spent a busy day with the route, in the dairy, and then waashed my milk-wagon late in afternoon. Late with chores at night but Alex and I went to Paris in the Chevrolet. Nice time with Jean in the Dodge. Had my first Guernsey milk shake.</p> <p>Sunday 2</p> <p>A real warm Spring day. Called at hospital to see Samson on way home from town. Drove up to see Jean at night and heard several accomplished artists in last Atwater-Kent radio winter program. Had a wonderful drive with Jean afterwards when we took Melbourne home. Home the same day as I went for first time in ages.</p> <p>Monday 3</p> <p>Rained for a short time early in the morning then turned colder and windy. A cold night for May. Sowed the first grain in 1926 on Bendemere Farm. Retired early after a busy day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Tuesday 4 1926</p> <p>Alex and I attended Patton's sale for a while in the afternoon and brought home a load of hay afterwards. Tired in afternoon as I didnt a snooze.</p> <p>Wednesday 5</p> <p>Earl of Bendemere went home sick with the result that Grandma called up and expressed her views of the matter.</p> <p>Thursday 6</p> <p>The Birley family and I went up to Barkers to hear Mac speak on the radio but were too late. However we heard some splendid dance music and had a very nice time.</p> <p>May Friday 7 1926</p> <p>Attended U.F.Y.P.O. Box Social in Maus School and paid $1 for a box with no name in it. It sure was some box. Elected chairman for the evening Something new for me. Phylis and Andrew went with me. Jimmie Barkeley arrived at Bendemere</p> <p>Saturday 8</p> <p>Washed my buggy up in afternoon after I had finished in the dairy and "Jean of Bendemere" took Alex and I to town in it at night as the cook went to Ayr in the car to stay until Sunday.</p> <p>Sunday 9</p> <p>Did my milk route up in 4 hours and 35 minutes from time I left home. Alex had steam up so we finished washing up at 12.30. Spent a few hours or rather a few minutes with Mother on Mother's Day after I had got Jean. Then Carl and Roscoe went with us up to Arts. Ford refused to go in Gray Dort's stall after {breaking or brushing?}{top?}. Nice time and pleasant drive home with Jean.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Monday 10 1926</p> <p>Jean got frightened at steam roller working on High School campus, started cutting up, hold back snap broke but I managed to prevent a runaway after she kicked the front of the milk wagon three or four times. Rather an exciting incident for me.</p> <p>Tuesday 11</p> <p>Rather a cool Spring day. "Jean" was rather frisky so Jimmie put her on the harrows in afternoon to tame her down. Started a spec. in Tretheway-Ossian with 300 shares.</p> <p>Wednesday 12</p> <p>Jean and I went driving and were up home for a few minutes. Had quite a chat on investments etc. Heard C.FGC jazz music, followed by lunch at Barkers and was home and in bed at one o'clock.</p> <p>May Thursday 13 1926</p> <p>Alex, Jimmie, and I took the calf Mr Telfer gave me up home in the car and stayed for a few minutes. Dad sold my heifer to T.J. Wiles from Brantford for $65.00 and gave me a cheque for her.</p> <p>Friday 14</p> <p>Pinehurst opened up and Alex wanted me to go up but I felt too tired so stayed at home and worked on my books as I had them all up to date. The biggest day yet when I sold 116 quarts.</p> <p>Saturday 15</p> <p>Peddled 116 quarts of milk and took on three new customers making a total of 144. Alex took Cecil and I to town at night in the "Chevie" and I had a fine time with Jean in the Dodge.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Sunday 16 1926</p> <p>"Star" car and gang were at Barkers when I arrived but left shortly after. Helped wash up the dishes and then Jean and I went for a short but very pleasant drive which turned out to be our last "buggy ride" behind Jean.</p> <p>Monday 17</p> <p>Rather tired at night after another so-called "Blue Monday" so hit the hay early.</p> <p>Tuesday 18</p> <p>My sixth pay day since I started working for Bendemere Farm. Naturally I deposited almost all my wages to make up for withdrawal a few days before</p> <p>May Wednesday 19 1926</p> <p>Used "Jean of Bendemere" on milk wagon for last time. She was very restless. Mr. Telfer took some snaps of her with his big camera. Alex, Jimmie, and I drove to Brantford at night to look for a new horse.</p> <p>Thursday 20</p> <p>Took "Tom of Bendemere" on milk route for first time and got along alright even if he was "powerful" green.</p> <p>Friday 21</p> <p>Charlie drove "Dolly" down and we traded horses. Jean called around for me and took me to U.F.Y.P.O. meeting at Maus school where they elected me President. Carl and I lost interesting debate to Wm {McReces?} and Miss Mitchell.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Saturday 22 1926</p> <p>"Our gang" went to town at night in the Chevrolet Coupé. Had some time in the Dodge with Melville and teasing Eleanor. "Klu Klux Klan" burnt a fiery cross just back of Ford Garage.</p> <p>Sunday 23</p> <p>Drove up to McCrows and had Supper with them. Took Marge down to Barkers afterwards. Jean and I went for a drive with old "Queen" up home and didn't get back very early. Home somewhere around 1.30.</p> <p>Monday 24</p> <p>Had an invitation to Brown's party at Galt but couldn't get a car to go with so couldn't go. Jean went with Cochranes. Alex took Jimmie and I to Pinehurst Small crowd but good music Danced with "Katie" &amp; "Isabelle".</p> <p>May Tuesday 25 1926</p> <p>Felt "fairly good" as Jim says after my first night of dancing at Pine Hurst. Rather tired so had a real sleep in the afternoon.</p> <p>Wednesday 26</p> <p>My throat started to get sore so got a bottle of "Klenzo Liquid Antiseptic" at Sandercocks to gargle it with and retired early.</p> <p>Thursday 27</p> <p>Andrew Telfer and I drove up to W.W. Carrs to attend directors meeting where we made arrangements for Bethel play and drew up programme until end of July. Ice-cream and cake afterwards and a chat with "Jean".</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Friday 28 1926</p> <p>Had a big day on my milk route peddling 120 quarts of cow juice. Felt rather tired after the night before so retired early.</p> <p>Saturday 29</p> <p>Jean and I both had to attend a length meeting of U.F.Y.P.O. directors in the Community Building so didn't get a chance to get a milkshake or have a chat in the Dodge.</p> <p>Sunday 30</p> <p>Helped Jimmie milk so he could go with me on route. I sure had some time with him. Busy all afternoon working {for? illegible} dairy. Buck, Sidney, and McCrow company came down for a while and I felt so tired at night that I stayed at home for first Sun evening in months. In bed 8.45.</p> <p>May Monday 31 1926</p> <p>Gave Jean her first ride behind "Dolly of Bendemere" when she took us for a pleasant drive around the block. Spent the last couple of hours of May 1926 listening to the radio.</p> <p>June Tuesday 1</p> <p>Started another month off right trying to sing and dancing with Jean. Home and in bed at 2.15 but not with out getting caught in the rain which started when I was almost home but later came down heavily. Jim and I drove up to hospital at night to see Samson even if it was raining.</p> <p>Wednesday 2</p> <p>A fine Spring day. Alex drove truck to Goderich for Geo. Telfer. Andrew, Jimmie, and I went up to Clarence Lees to get ready for play. Rather a busy session and didn't get back until late. Made a record when I peddled 124 quarts.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Thursday 3 1926</p> <p>Up at Lees again at night to continue preparations for the play. Hughie took me down town afterwards to put up poster and maybe we didn't have a fast ride home even if we did have a puncture.</p> <p>Friday 4</p> <p>The big night. We had a splendid night and a capacity house to see the play which was wonderful. The orchestra was also good. Took in $56.30 at door. Good feed afterwards, made arrangements about removing stage and scenery so didn't get home until 2.30 after Dan and Jean drove us to Galt Road corner in the Dodge.</p> <p>Saturday 5</p> <p>Jimmie took me that I spoke "bravely" when I acted as chairman at a large gathering for the first time the night before. Busy day for me. Didn't go to town at night but washed the milk wagon etc. until I could hardly see.</p> <p>June Sunday 6 1926</p> <p>Did the milk route up in 4.55 when Alex said they would wash the bottles if I was back by 11.30. Went up to Jean's in afternoon but it rained just after I got there so we couldnt take any pictures. Dad and Mother and girls arrived home safely after spending the week end in Hamilton. June 6, 1926 will never be forgotten by me as it was then that I had a perfectly wonderful drive with "Jean".</p> <p>Monday 7</p> <p>Felt great after such a wonderful time the night before and after being home at eleven o'clock. Was home from town at 12.15 considerable earlier than usual. Jimmie, Alex, and I all did book work at night and retired at 9.45.</p> <p>Tuesday 8</p> <p>Up at 4.15. Made good time on milk route and was home at 12.10. Lovely day with a couple of light showers around noon. Found calf dead in morning and "Dairy Maid" loose with a badly damaged hip.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Wednesday 9 1926</p> <p>Jack brought Jean down to Paris and we went to see "Prince of Wales tour of Africa and South America at Capitol Theratre. The picture was very good but the best part was the drive home with Jean afterwards.</p> <p>Thursday 10</p> <p>Saw Mr. Bates "R.O.P." Government man who told me he was coming the next day to test our Bendemere cows.</p> <p>Friday 11</p> <p>Alex, Jim, Bill, Bates, and I went to Pinehurst at night to the dance. Had a couple of dances and was home at 11.30. Mr. Bates found out he couldn't beat the "luck"</p> <p>June Saturday 12 1926</p> <p>Jimmie and I bought a mouth organ when I drove to down and took he and "Bill Bates" with me. Had a fine time with Jean in the Dodge. A "musical ride" coming home due to Jimmies new "fiddle".</p> <p>Sunday 13</p> <p>Uncle Art, Aunt Edith, Grandpa, Aunt Maude Uncle Ed, and boys and all the folks came down for picnic dinner at Campground with me. Had a fine time eating and a great time when we had our first swim and boat ride in 1926. Jean couldn't come down with rest of gang but we had a lovely drive together at night.</p> <p>Monday 14</p> <p>No wonder I felt fine all day after such a wonderful drive with such a wonderful girl the night before.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Tuesday 15 1926</p> <p>Jimmie stamped tickets for me at night and I wrote a letter to Harry Weir. The first letter I had written since January.</p> <p>Wednesday 16</p> <p>Had a fine time at Eleanor's party playing "Five Hundred" and dancing to music produced on Miss Edward's new piano. Home at 1.30 AM.</p> <p>Thursday 17</p> <p>Rather tired after night before so was glad when night came. Rained in afternoon. Down to other farm after sheep at night. Jimmie caught three trout and Alex and I went for a boat ride on the fish pond.</p> <p>June Friday 18 1926</p> <p>Took Jimmie to U.F.Y.P.O. meeting at Maus school with me and we had a queer time singing on way home. Had our first sing-song. Mr. Butcher gave interesting lecture on "How Plants Get Their Food". Had lunch with "Jean".</p> <p>Saturday 19</p> <p>Drove "Dollie" to town at night and took Charlie and Jimmie with me. Jean and I saw Harold Lloyd in "For Heaven's Sake" at the Capitol Theatre. It sure was a real picture.</p> <p>Sunday 20</p> <p>Did milk route up in four hours and three quarters. Jim helped me wash up so I was through at 1.15. We both slept for over two hours in afternoon. Uncle Art and Aunt Edith were at Barkers at night when I had my fourth meal. A wonderful time and wiped dishes for Jean afterwards.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Monday 21 1926</p> <p>Had about six women on milk route after me about sour cream but managed to get home safely around 12.45. Retired early at night and had over eight hours sleep.</p> <p>Tuesday 22</p> <p>Slept in but made good time after I did get up. Jimmie and I went down to Charlie's and had a few good wrestles and also when we returned home.</p> <p>Wednesday 23</p> <p>Got a hair cut so didn't get home until about one. Started to clean driving harness so didn't get any sleep. Rather a sharp but heavy thunderstorm about {?.30 - off page}. Didn't rain very long before it cleared up. Wonderful evening but I cleaned up my milk wagon harness.</p> <p>June Thursday 24 1926</p> <p>Took Jimmie, Charlie, and Bobbie to the Mission Garden party on the Paris Agricultural Grounds. Very good programme and I had a wonderful time with Jean.</p> <p>Friday 25</p> <p>Had a pair of stiff legs all day but Jimmie and I drove up to Harry Hough's shower just the same. Large crowd so only danced once and that was with Jean. Thunderstorm before we got home. Pinehurst burnt down.</p> <p>Saturday 26</p> <p>Felt pretty good after the night before. Went to town at night in the Chevrolet as I had to attend committee meeting. Made it short and snappy and was home early.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Sunday 27 1926</p> <p>Home from the milk route early Drove up home for dinner and Alex and Jimmie washed up in afternoon. Took some snaps up home and then had a fine time at Barkers and a drive to town after tea. Gave Melville and Eleanor a dandy buggy ride.</p> <p>Monday 28</p> <p>As usual a busy day for me after being early Sunday morning, so retired early at night as I was rather tired.</p> <p>Tuesday 29</p> <p>Sold a lot of tickets and collected a nice lot of accounts as it was nearly end of month.</p> <p>June Wednesday 30 1926</p> <p>Took in $57.57 cash on milk route the largest cash receipts for one day since the Golden Guernsey milk route started. Got snaps I took on Sunday and they were fine.</p> <p>July Thursday 1</p> <p>Finished my work up early in the afternoon and drove up to Barkers. Helped Jean milk and then drove up home for tea. Nice drive back and I certainly had a wonderful time with Jean. Sweet memories of a year ago when I started going with Jean.</p> <p>Friday 2</p> <p>Felt great all day but why shouldn't I with a girl like Jean as an inspiration and after the encouragement I received the night before</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Saturday 3 1926</p> <p>Didnt go to town at night but Alex, Jimmie, and I went for a swim and boat ride instead. We sure had some queer sport with Jim.</p> <p>Sunday 4</p> <p>Got kitten at Wicksons in morning and Jimmie and I took it up to Jean at night. Jimmie named her "Polly". Jean opened her five-pound box of chocolates and as Jimmie says we had a queer feed.</p> <p>Monday 5</p> <p>Drove up to Geo Telfers after supper after the cream. Had a swim, then kicked football for a while followed by a lunch of cake and lemonade. Made arrangements about going to picnic.</p> <p>July Tuesday 6 1926</p> <p>Peddled my milk in a hurry and was home and had bottles washed by a little after one thanks to Alex. Had a speedy ride in Hughies Dodge to U.F.Y.P.O picnic at Soper Park Galt. We had a fair crowd and a good time especially on slippery raft. Great feed for supper. Saw good show at Scott's Theatre afterwards.</p> <p>Wednesday 7</p> <p>Jimmie helped washed the bottles after dinner then we went down to Presbyterian Picnic on Vanatters flats. Came home to do chores at 4.30 and were back for supper at 6.15. Maybe we didnt have a great feed, followed by good programme of races, sing song and fire-works. Over six hundered were present at the picnic.</p> <p>Thursday 8</p> <p>Dr {last part illegible - Dunta?} asked me about eleven o'clock if I would have my blood tested for a blood transfusion. I did and it was all O.K. Went to hospital at two and was on operating table for 3 to 4.15. Rather a unique experience for me and got my first meal and vision of hospital life. Had a stiff arm &amp; felt weak, afterwards. {Austia or Austis?} brought me home at 9 P.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Friday 9 1926</p> <p>Felt pretty weak but Lloyd Ross helped me on milk route so I got along alright. Helped Alex pitch our tent in the back yard and had a real sleep afterwards.</p> <p>Saturday 10</p> <p>Stayed home from town at night for a change and went to bed early as I was feeling rather tired and weak after my experience at the hospital.</p> <p>Sunday 11</p> <p>Russell Willetts and three of the boys came down after me and gave me a fast ride home for supper in his Dodge. Roscoe drove me down to the Barkers and then brought Jean &amp; Lou with him when he drove me home. Jean gave me a small parcel not to be opened until the 12th.</p> <p>July Monday 12 1926</p> <p>The mysterious birthday present Jean gave me last night turned out to be a swell set of cuff links. Had the pleasure of spending part of my 21st birthday with Jean at the reception for the new minister, Mr Wilson and also his family. Great time with Mr and Mrs A. Taylor.</p> <p>Tuesday 13</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Wednesday 14</p> <p>{blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Thursday 15 1926</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Friday 16</p> <p>Clayton Wilson, government R.O.P. cow tester arrived at Bendemere as the men were stacking sweet clover hay.</p> <p>Saturday 17</p> <p>Tom and Alex tied Jimmie to the fence at night when they came home from town and he was lying on the bed. He Had quite a time getting loose when he woke up at one o'clock and blamed it on the cow tester.</p> <p>July Sunday 18 1926</p> <p>Alex drove the truck for me on the milk route so we were through and home early. Took Mr Wilson over to Gerald Brooks and then went to church. Communion service and heard Mr. Wilson for the first time. Took Uncle Tom with me up to Barkers at night and then had a nice drive up home with Jean.</p> <p>Monday 19</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Tuesday 20</p> <p>{blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Wednesday 21 1926</p> <p>Mr and Mrs Birley took Jean and I to Canning Garden {ending of word is smudged} party in the "Chevie" A good programme, and a wonderful {night? wording was changed/written over} so we certainly had a dandy time.</p> <p>Thursday 22</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Friday 23</p> <p>A wonderful day. Cleaned brass on my harness after I washed the bottles. Visitors here for tea and we had a musical concert in the tent after Supper.</p> <p>July Saturday 24 1926</p> <p>Roscoe came home from town with me and had dinner at Bendemere Farm. He had a sleep and when I had finished my work we went down to the Mission Picnic on the flats here. Won second in Young Mens Race and first in sack race and had very nice time. Drove to town at night to see Jean.</p> <p>Sunday 25</p> <p>Jimmie helped me wash bottles when I came home so we were through by 1.15. Had dinner and then drove up to Barkers to spend afternoon. "Barkers" from Burford were there and we sure had a great feed of cherries. Wonderful drive with Jean after tea in the twilight and then the moonlight.</p> <p>Monday 26</p> <p>As usual a busy day for me. Rode to town at night in Easton's "Buick" and attended practice for play at Inksaters. Home early at 10.30.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Tuesday 27 1926</p> <p>Alex and I went to Mr Sayles barn dance. A dandy night, a big crowd, but the music was punk. However I had a good time thanks to Jean.</p> <p>Wednesday 28</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Thursday 29</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>July Friday 30 1926</p> <p>The girls entertained the boys at the regular U.F.Y.P.O {meeting held? - words are overwritten} at Carrs. The boys supplied the lunch and served cake and ice cream. Carl and the boys brought me home in the Ford.</p> <p>Saturday 31</p> <p>Down town at night and had a fine time with Jean and the gang in Dodge Brothers sedan.</p> <p>August Sunday 1</p> <p>Not a very nice day but had a good time when a whole gang came down here for a picnic dinner. Met my cousin Ethel Lackey for the first time Took Jean and her for their first boat ride on the Grand and got stuck in the rapids on the rocks.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Monday 2 1926</p> <p>Home from milk route at 7.45 when I had Roscoe acting as truck driver. Busy day for us at Bendemere when we won the first prize for the best decorated horse drawn vehicle in the big Civic Holiday parade. Attended races and also street dance at night. No sleep from 3.45 AM to 12.10 AM.</p> <p>Tuesday 2</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Wednesday 4</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>August Thursday 5 1926</p> <p>Took show harness up home in the truck then went with Jean in her car to a U.F.Y.P.O. directors meeting at Les Kelleys. Drew up programme for balance of the year 1926. Dandy drive coming home and Jean let me drive the Dodge part way.</p> <p>Friday 6</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Saturday 7</p> <p>Nice time with the gang in the Dodge at night and a feed of ice cream at the Café afterwards.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Sunday 8 1926</p> <p>Celebrated Roscoe's and Grandma Harley's birthdays up home at noon. Went swimming after dinner and then down to Barkers where they had 19 for Supper. Nice drive to Brantford and back to Bendemere in Jacks car after the milking was done.</p> <p>Monday 9</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Tuesday 10</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>August Wednesday 11 1926</p> <p>Drove up to Barkers in afternoon then Jack took Lou, Jean, and I up to Uncle Arts where we had supper about five and then we all went to Zenda Garden party in the Gray Dort. A ballgame before a wonderful programme give by a band, an orchestra, and 17 performers. Sleepy but an enjoyable ride home with Jean. Home at four o'clock just before a heavy rain started.</p> <p>Thursday 12</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Friday 13</p> <p>Boys entertained girls of U.F.Y.P.O at a meeting up home and the girls put on a real feed of pork &amp; beans etc followed by dancing until 1.30. Had some wonderful dances with Jean and took Marie Taylor home with me.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Saturday 14 1926</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Sunday 15</p> <p>Had an enjoyable drive around the block with Jean when I went up to see her at night but was home early for a change.</p> <p>Monday 16</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>August Tuesday 17 1926</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Wednesday 18 Jimmie and I went up to Barkers at night and had a fine time playing "I doubt it" and listening to music. Several nice dances with Jean.</p> <p>Thursday 19</p> <p>{blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Friday 20 1926</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Saturday 21</p> <p>Drove to town at night but saw Jean for a few minutes only as they went home early. Saw Mr and Mrs Weir for first time since I left the U.S.A.</p> <p>Sunday 22</p> <p>Up at five sharp and was home and washed up by 12.45 so I went home with the gang for dinner, Weirs, Cowings, Skellings {not sure of spelling}, Moray's, Harley, Copley, and Bucks made a total of 27 for dinner and supper. Drove back to Bendermere to do chores and then home for tea and took Jean with me. Nice walk and drive afterwards with the other four.</p> <p>August Monday 23 1926</p> <p>All of us except "Katie" our cook slept in until quarter to six so I was late getting away to Paris. Mr and Mrs. Birley arrived home at noon from Leamington after a nice trip. Retired early at night after a busy day.</p> <p>Tuesday 24</p> <p>Carl and Clare, Johnny and Marge, Melb and Betty, Alice and Roscoe, Orval and Helen, and Jean and I attended a dance at Mohawk Park and had a wonderful time. I had some of the best dances I ever had. We drove the two Fords and I acted as chauffeur of the "sedan". Home at 1.10 A.M.</p> <p>Wednesday 25</p> <p>{blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Thursday 26 1926</p> <p>{blank} Friday 27</p> <p>Up early in the morning and a busy day for me acting as truck driver when we shipped the Bendemere Guernseys to the Canadian National Exhibition. Best U.F.Y.P.O. meeting yet at McCrows when Mr. Nixon and Mr Davidson were the speakers.</p> <p><br />Saturday 28 Had a nice time with Jean down town at night and we had a Guernsey milk shake at the Savoy also.</p> <p>August Sunday 29 1926</p> <p>Helen and Alice entertained Dan and Helen Milne, Jean and I to a splendid supper at home Very nice time and a ride home in their Ford sedan. Jimmie told the {illegible word} off for {illegible word}.</p> <p>Monday 30 {blank}</p> <p>Tuesday 31 {blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Wednesday 1 1926</p> <p>Carl brought Melb, margaret Deans, and Jean to Paris were I met them and we all went to hear the "Musical Eckardts" (Swiss Bell Ringers and Entertainers) and the "Strain Sisters" at the Capitol. Interesting programme and a ride home made it an enjoyable evening for me.</p> <p>Thursday 2</p> <p>A busy day for me collecting accounts of the month before on the milk route. Helped milk Geo. Telfers cows when we bought some milk from him.</p> <p>Friday 3</p> <p>Drove Telfer's Ford Sedan up after milk at Geo Telfers as Mr Telfer had truck away after two new grade Guernseys. Jimmie and I drove truck up to Barkers and then went with Jean and Dan in the Dodge to the Woodstock corn roast up home. Had a great time.</p> <p>September Saturday 4 1926</p> <p>Started to rain in the morning and continued nearly all day making it rather disagreeable. Alex came home at night to stay over week-end. Jimmie and I retired early at night as we were tired after the night before.</p> <p>Sunday 5</p> <p>{box drawn around entry for this date} Rather a wet day. Ethel Lackey and her sister Jessie and her boy friend were up home so I took Jean up home for tea with me in Dad's Ford. Had a very nice time and left for home early. The night of Sept 5 {and symbol?} 6 will never be forgotten by me as it was on that night that Jean made me the happiest boy on Earth when she promised to be my bride. Talk about a thrilling evening, it sure was one.</p> <p>Monday 6</p> <p>Felt great all day even if I was tired when night rolled around but "No Wonder, Why Shouldn't I feel good?" Traded jobs with Jimmie and spent the afternoon between the plough handles for the first time in ten months. Drove down after hens at Vanatter farm after supper.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Tuesday 7 1926</p> <p>{the writing on the left page appears to be cut off; unable to identify some missing words}</p> <p>{A?} wonderful day for the Barker family's {annual?} expedition to the Canadian National Exhibition. Busy day at Bendemere, acting as truck driver {in?} afternoon. "Sheep Buyers" and {"White?} Washers" were here so we were {late?} getting through at night.</p> <p>Wednesday 8</p> <p>Another fine day. Up early and {made?} good time on milk route and was home by dinner time. Had a general clean up in dairy {in?} afternoon. Started to rain about {eight?} o'clock so retired early. Had {a?} short chat with Jean over phone at {noon?}.</p> <p>Thursday 9</p> <p>Started to rain early in the morning and rained until nearly noon then {it?} cleared up after dinner and turned {quite?} cold with a white frost at night. {Went?} to practice with Miss Easton {in?} her "Buick" but was home and {in?} bed shortly after ten o'clock.</p> <p>September Friday 10 1926</p> <p>Drove truck up to Geo Telfers after 4 bags of oats after dinner and then down after load of straw to Vanatter farm and got stuck in wet mud and straw near stack. Reception for Deans Cochrane but stayed home and retired early. Started on my 11th month at "Bendemere"</p> <p>Saturday 11</p> <p>Alex arrived in Paris at one o'clock so I drove truck up after feed and box. Helped unload Guernseys and also Gurney's Belgians. Drove truck to town at night and heard banjo players, singers, and magicians. Saw Jean for a minute and home at twelve o'clock.</p> <p>Sunday 12</p> <p>Light shower in morning when I was on the milk route. Jimmie and I had a sleep after we had washed bottles. Had a wonderful drive with "Jean" when we went up home and around the block. Home at {11.45?}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Monday 13 1926</p> <p>Felt great after a good nights' sleep and with such a wonderful day. Alex went with me on latter part of milk route. Bobby Vanderlip started working at Bendemere. Drove Alex to town at night after his Chevrolet, in the truck.</p> <p>Tuesday 14 Up at 5.15 A.M. Got load of milk ready for town, had my breakfast, got dressed and rode wheel up to Barkers. Five of us voted and then we motored to London Show in the Dodge. Dandy trip both ways and had a wonderful time with Jean. Helped milk and came home after Supper. Liberals won in Federal election by considerable majority.</p> <p>Wednesday 15</p> <p>Started to rain in morning and continued a share of the afternoon. Busy afternoon getting up steam and straightening out books. Found out that I lost my first vote of the day before when Smoke was elected by {155?} majority.</p> <p>September Thursday 16 1926</p> <p>Maybe it didnt rain early in the morning before daylight then it slackened up until about nine o'clock when it just poured down for an hour or more. Late getting through as Jimmie was threshing at Buchanans so went to roost right after supper.</p> <p>Friday 17</p> <p>Dandy warm night. Walked to Paris to Eleanors and then went to Party at May Apps in Jacks, Ford and had a very nice time. Very foggy coming home, chauffeur got lost and the "back seat driver" caused some excitement coming home. Wonderful ride home and maybe Jean didn't look sweet so how could I help loving her more than ever. U.F.Y.P.O Corn Roast at Leone Williams.</p> <p>Saturday 18</p> <p>Felt fine after the night before. Cleared up near noon and sun came out. Threshed rye stack at Vanatter farm and moved up here. Helped with milking at night and retired right after supper about 7.30.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Sunday 19 1926</p> <p>Slept in until six A.M. Busy day as I started chores as soon as I finished in the dairy. Drove Queen when I went up to see Jean after supper. A dandy warm moonlihgt September night and we sure had a lovely long drive together Home at 1.A.M.</p> <p>Monday 20 A wonderful September day. Up at 4.45 and away early on milk route. Threshers were here all day but had a break down at milking time so I had lots of help to do milking after I had finished my work in the dairy. Some "queer" wrestles after supper and retired early.</p> <p>Tuesday 21</p> <p>Threshers finished up about four o'clock. Clipped cattle afterwards so we were late getting through milking. Alex and Mr. Telfer went to Caledonia after supper in truck after 3 new cattle. Arrived home 1 AM next morning. Wonderful night but didn't go up to the show.</p> <p>September Wednesday 22 1926</p> <p>Up at 4.20, away early and home from milk route at 10.10 and all washed up at 11.45. Helped take "Master" to show in big truck. Busy afternoon cleaning and showing cattle. We won every first except one even if we did lose Silver Cup. Loaded cattle in two trucks to go to Woodstock at night so it was 10 o'clock when we were finished.</p> <p>Thursday 23</p> <p>Felt rather tired after such a busy day, the day before. Rather a gloomy day as it rained in afternoon and just rolled down in torrents at night, raining at least 3 inches on level during the night. Still we slept in the tent.</p> <p>Friday 24</p> <p>A very damp wet miserable hot day raining practically all afternoon Slept in house with Bobbie at night as I wasn't feeling very well. Alex came home from Woodstock about ten o'clock with the first truck load of show cattle. Won 8 firsts, 1 second, 2 thirds and both championships at the fair.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Saturday 2 1926</p> <p>Another damp wet day but far different from the day before as it was a lot colder and finally cleared up near night. Lovely day for Galt Show? Alex made two trips to Woodstock to bring home balance of show cattle. Wrote to Evelyn at night.</p> <p>Sunday 26</p> <p>Up early and home and washed up by one o'clock. Attended Sunday School at the Mission for first time since I came to Bendemere. Drove up home for Supper after which Carl drove Jean and I to church where we heard a good sermon by Rev. Simm Edwards. Nice drive afterwards in the buggy and a feed of cake and watermelons.</p> <p>Monday 27</p> <p>Another fine day. Busy day on milk route. Boiler valve blew out in afternoon and I had quite a time acting as a mechanic. Late finishing at night as boys worked late and finished sowing wheat in field across road. School fair day for Keg Lane district.</p> <p>September Tuesday 28 1926</p> <p>A wonderful day. Practice at night but I didn't go as it was after eight when I got through supper so retired early.</p> <p>Wednesday 29</p> <p>Up at four, had breakfast at 5.20 and was home from milk route at 10.15. Had lunch and then acted as truck driver when Andy and I took load of sheep to Drumbo fair. Good show, nice day, and as usual a lovely time with "Jean".</p> <p>Thursday 30</p> <p>Another fine day. Helped clip two show heifers after dinner then had a very busy time washing about {275?} bottles. Attended practice for play at night but was home at 10.30 The end of a wonderful month.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Friday 1 1926</p> <p>October started off fine with a nice day. Professor Steckley was here judging Guernseys with his judging class after dinner. Silo fillers came about five o'clock and got started to work.</p> <p>Saturday 2</p> <p>An ideal Autumn day. Silo fillers were busy here all day but I went on with my own work just the same. Alex and I did nearly all the milking at night as Jimmie had a date at 6.30. In town at night hunting up a plow for the matches and saw Jean for a few minutes. My Dads birthday.</p> <p>Sunday 3</p> <p>Home from milk route about 12.15. Mrs Birly was away so four of us had a bachelor's dinner. Busy afternoon working in dairy and helping with chores at night Took Jean up home with me for a few minutes and then as it was such a fine night we had a real nice long drive around two blocks.</p> <p>October Monday 4 1926</p> <p>Alex and Mr Telfer left with the truck and trailer and four cattle for the National Dairy show. about five o'clock. Went up stairs to go to bed at quarter to eight but wasn't too tired to read Jean's diary, which she gave me last night before I went to sleep. A wonderful book. Heavy rain during night.</p> <p>Tuesday 5</p> <p>Up at five sharp and through peddling in good time but as I called at the barber's and jeweller's I didn't get home extra early. Took almost 60 bushels of wheat to Taylors in afternoon with "Dollie &amp; King" when I got them shod at Nichols. got a Verity No. 21 plow at O'Neals' and brought it home with me. Play practice at night.</p> <p>Wednesday 6</p> <p>A fair day for Burford show. Just as I was finishing peddling I saw the Barkers going to the fair and how I wished I were going along with Jean. Rather tired at night so went to {roost?} at good time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Thursday 7 1926</p> <p>An ideal October day. Saw Jean driving her Dodge when I was peddling on Banfield St. Mr. Telfer came home, sick, on the five o'clock train and went to bed. Attended practice at church and home and in bed at 11. P.M.</p> <p>Friday 8</p> <p>Bobbie and I went to U.F.Y.P.O. meeting at Will Telfer's with Andy and Phyllis in their car. Good crowd but I had some job keeping order as we were unable to secure a speaker. Received some real blessings from the girls, especially, when I asked them to discuss whether "a girl should milk or not" with the boys. Had a few nice dances with Jean and gave her my diary to read.</p> <p>Saturday 9</p> <p>A busy day on the milk route and in the dairy. A dandy warm day so I washed the milk wagon in the afternoon for the first time since before civic holiday. Didn't go to town at night but retired early instead.</p> <p>October Sunday 10 1926</p> <p>Mother and Dad and the girls were spending the week-end at Stoney Creek with George {Triell's?} so there wasn't anybody at home when Jean and I were up there for some clothes at night as the boys were attending Anniversary services at Princeton. However we had a nice long drive together and I was home early.</p> <p>Monday 11</p> <p>Saw Roscoe on his way over to practice plowing at Uncle Erns. Got ring at jewelry store and was very much pleased with it. Plowed with King and Queen for a few hours in the afternoon.</p> <p>Tuesday 12</p> <p>Roscoe and Dad went to Niagara Falls to the International Plowing Match. Took 60 bus. wheat into Taylors in afternoon with "Dollie and King" and got them shod at Nichols. Went up to H.C. O'Neal's to get a Verity No. 21 plow so was late getting home. Attended play rehearsal at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Wednesday 13 1926</p> <p>A wonderful day for the plowing match Roscoe won first in the amateur class in stubble against 38 competitors. The prize was a $50.00 gold piece. Later his land was judged the fourth best plowed land in stubble for which he received a silver cup.</p> <p>Thursday 14</p> <p>Saw Jean for a few minutes in front of Dr. Munro's and she told me Dan was to have an operation. Roscoe won third in the open class in sod plowing and defeated Norm. McLeod. Attended play rehearsal at night.</p> <p>Friday 15</p> <p>Alex arrived home from the National Dairy Show, Detroit about five o'clock at night and told us of some of his experiences in the U.S.A. Mother and Carl went to the plowing match with Deans'. Dan had his operation in the morning.</p> <p>October Saturday 16 1926</p> <p>Four of us went to town in the "Chevie" at night but came home early. Wet afternoon when Roscoe came down and coached me on plowing in sod field on Vanatter farm.</p> <p>Sunday 17</p> <p>Sidney, Jimmie, and I went up to the hospital in the afternoon to Dan for a few minutes. Rather late getting up the road at night but Jean and I had a nice time up home and the drive there and back. Showed Jean her ring and tried it on and it fit perfectly.</p> <p>Monday 18</p> <p>Alex took Bobbie home at night while Jimmie and I drove the truck up home after the plows however we were back early after Jimmie got his dose of M.Y.S. {illegible - life?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Tuesday 19 1926</p> <p>Up and around early and off to Cainsville to the plowing match. Got along fine even if my team weren't very good at the start. Won 1st and best finish when I defeated third prize amateur at provincial. Roscoe won 2nd and prize for best plow team. Carl won 3rd, John Deans got first and best fiinish. Home at seven and attended practice after supper. Had a chat with Jean during practice over the phone.</p> <p>Wednesday 20</p> <p>A busy day on milk route answering all the ladies quesstions. Rather a disagreeable afternoon as it snowed. The play "Robert and Mary" went off O.K. and we had a fair crowd even if the weather wasn't very nice. Lunch afterwards and home at 11.20.</p> <p>Thursday 21</p> <p>Up early and off to Blenheim plowing match at Wolverton. Won first in amateur class and beat crown. Roscoe won 2nd and best finish and best {Gregyebask?}. Carl won 4th and Johnnie Deans 3rd in 19 and under class. Had supper up home and travel Dad's car to Edgars garage. Called up Jean and told her the results.</p> <p>October Friday 22 1926</p> <p>A wet rainy morning but we started for N. Dumfries plowing match about eight thinking it would clear up. Stopped at Halls and found out match was postponed until next week. Went to Ayr with Jack and got two prizes of day before, then came home and went to work. Paynes were here at night but I retired at 9.30.</p> <p>Saturday 23</p> <p>Back to my old job again, peddling milk, and was through in good time so got a hair cut before I came home. Busy day cleaning up in the dairy. The rest of the gang went to town at night but I stayed home, had a chat with Jean on the phone and went to roost early.</p> <p>Sunday 24</p> <p>It rained all morning so that it was rather disagreeable for me peddling milk. Home at 12.45; had dinner then drove up home and went after Jean then got Dad, Mother and the girls and went up to Uncle Art's to celebrate Jean's birthday which is to-morrow. Presented Jean with her engagement ring and she was delighted with it. {Appears to be more writing at bottom of page but it is cut off.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Monday 25 1926</p> <p>Rather a damp wet morning but I got the milk peddled in fairly good time and called at the hospital to see Dan on the way home. Jean's 25th birthday and although I wasn't with her my heart was. We celebrated it when Jimmie lit the match. Oh. Boy!!</p> <p>Tuesday 26</p> <p>A busy day on the milk route and didn't get home until after one. Drove the truck up after the cream at night then when I came back, Alex, Roscoe, and I went to town in the "Chevie" got a new battery and went up home after the potato {books?}.</p> <p>Wednesday 27</p> <p>An ideal Autumn day The men started to dig the potatoes on Bendemere Farm and found that there were quite a few rotten ones. Gave my hand a bad gash when cracked bottle broke on the steam {truck?}.</p> <p>October Thursday 28 1926</p> <p>Another fine day. The men finished digging the "spuds" Roscoe and I drove truck to Boys Class Banquet in the mission. Lots to eat and a very pleasant evening for us. Home at 10.20.</p> <p>Friday 29</p> <p>A dandy day for the N. Dumfries plowing match. Long but speedy ride in truck when we went out of our road on way there. Thirty teams plowed so we had lots of opposition. John Deans got 4th, Roscoe 3rd, and Carl and I had seven {illegible word} class. I got $10 00/100 cash for second prize and I expect Carl would get fifth. Went as an old lady to U.F.Y.P.O. masquerade at Cochranes. Great success. Had some swell dances with Jean and a nice time going and coming even if I was rather tired.</p> <p>Saturday 30</p> <p>Back on milk route again until I don't know how long and had a busy time getting squared around again. Didn't go to town but retired at 9.30.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Sunday 31 1926</p> <p>A nice bright but cool fall day. Jimmie helped me wash the bottles after dinner then I drove "Dollie" up to Barkers. Watched Jean milk, helped wipe the dishes after supper, and then we had another enoyable drive around the block and Jean told me a secret.</p> <p>November Monday 1</p> <p>Started November off by putting in a real busy day at my usual work. Worked at my books after supper at night so didn't get to bed until ten o'clock.</p> <p>Tuesday 2</p> <p>Finished work on my statements in afternoon. At night Roscoe, Alex and I went down to Paynes to listen to the radio. Had a feed of grapes, and chocolates and got warmed up in good shape by their new stove.</p> <p>November Wednesday 3 1926</p> <p>Had a real nice time when I spent the first week night in ages at Jeans and took Roscoe with me. Threshers were there but we made some candy in the kitchen and I had a few nice dances with Jean. Came home in forty-five minutes as we drove "King" and Roscoe was at the wheel while I slept.</p> <p>Thursday 4</p> <p>A lovely fall day. Alex went up around Tillsonburg after a new Guernsey heifer and some sheep in the truck and didn't get back until about six o'clock. Lloyd Ross helped me wash up in the afternoon so I got through in good time and helped milk four cows at night. Gave "Dollie" a real cleaning at night.</p> <p>Friday 5</p> <p>Lloyd helped me peddle milk so I was home in time to eat a bachelor's dinner with Roscoe, Tom, and Alex as the rest of the bunch were away for dinner. Happier than ever after being engaged to "my Bonnie Jean" for two whole months.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Saturday 6 1926</p> <p>Another ideal Autumn day. Telfers came down with their team and helped the boys finish drawing in the mangals while I was busy, as usual in the dairy. Took a "dip" at night and retired early.</p> <p>Sunday 7</p> <p>A lovely November day. I was left alone to wash the bottles so had just got started to wash when Arts came outs after me from church. However they helped me so we were all through in an hour's time and up home for dinner at 2.15. Big feed and Roscoe and I came back early for chores and then attended the evening re-opening services at St. Pauls United Church which certainly looked wonderful. Heard a very clever violinist "Will Andrew" of Hamilton. A real Thanksgiving Sunday for me which I finished it up perfectly with a drive home from church with Jean.</p> <p>Monday 8</p> <p>A beautiful Thanksgiving Day and I have a lot to be thankful for this year but the greatest of all things is that I am engaged to a girl like "Jean'. A legal holiday but I did my work up just the same as usual.</p> <p>November Tuesday 9 1926</p> <p>A wet disagreeable day but it cleared up after dinner so the boys didn't have to drive the cattle to the Junction through the rain when they shipped them to the Royal Winter Fair, Toronto. Completed my first year on Bendemere Farm.</p> <p>Wednesday 10</p> <p>A dandy fall day. Katie Birley had a rough ride home from town with me in the milk wagon as they were grading the road out to the Golf Links in the morning. Wished I was going up to see Jean but went to bed early looking forward to the next night.</p> <p>Thursday 11</p> <p>A cold day and I had a cool drive when I went up to see Jean at night but I was well repaid for doing so as I had a nice time listening to the radio and a dandy lunch before I started homeward. Memories of a year ago when I spent the day at Guelph Fair with Jean.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Friday 12 1926</p> <p>Mr Telfer motored home from Toronto at night and informed us that in the first day's judging at the Royal, "Bendemere Pencoyd" had won first for Junior Bull calf, Junior championship, and was later awarded reserve grand championship. Pretty good for an eight month's old calf. We also won 2 seconds, one third and 3 fifths.</p> <p>Saturday 13</p> <p>"Bendemere Pencoyds" picture appeared in the "Globe". Bendemere Guernseys won another second, two 5th prizes and a 7th prize at the Royal. Late getting through at night but Tom, Roscoe, and I motored to town with "Queen" and visited the barber shop. Home around eleven.</p> <p>Sunday 14</p> <p>Busy day for me when I worked all day and milked 5 cows at night. Roscoe and I went up {Keghane?} at night. He went up home and I called for Jean and we had a dandy drive around the block before we called in home for a few minutes.</p> <p>November Monday 15 1926</p> <p>A wonderful morning just like Spring but it drizzled some during the afternoon and later rained quite hard after dark and during the night. Roscoe, Alex and I drove up to Birleys at night.</p> <p>Tuesday 16</p> <p>A fair day for the Barker family's trip to the Royal and when I met them on Banfield St in the morning, how I wished I hade been going along with Jean. U.F.Y.P.O held an interesting meeting in Community Hall when Mr. Telfer put on some interesting moving pictures besides a violin solo by Florence Can, Club paper, reading by Edna Jarvis, piano duet by Misses Wells &amp; Holmes making it one of our best meetings.</p> <p>Wednesday 17</p> <p>Roscoe and I drove truck up to Birleys at night to get some milk. Stayed for a while and "Katie" showed us "Billie's" wedding garments and played the wedding music for us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Thursday 18 1926</p> <p>Roscoe went up to Cochranes at night when I went up to spend the evening at Jean's. Nice time listening to the radio etc. Went to sleep going up side-road and almost left Roscoe when I got past McCrows before I woke up.</p> <p>Friday 19</p> <p>A dandy moonlight night. Went up river road and around by Guthries when we went up to Birleys in the truck at night. Plowed in afternoon while Jimmie washed bottles.</p> <p>Saturday 20</p> <p>Helped Roscoe plow again in afternoon Alex came home from Toronto in morning and they all went to the wedding in the afternoon and saw "Billie" married. Bad cold so stayed home and went to roost at night.</p> <p>November Sunday 21 1926</p> <p>Slept in until 6.45 but made things hum when I did get up. Home from milk route just 4 hours and 45 minutes from the time I left. Drove around by Telfers after Jean in afternoon and took her home in the snowstorm. Helped her milk and then after supper, we drove up home for a while. Home at 12.35 after a fast ride and the end of an enjoyable day.</p> <p>Monday 22</p> <p>Busy morning getting squared up and milk peddled after being away afternoon before Streets very icy but Dollie stood up in spite of all her struggling. Left her at shop and finished route with truck. Didn't get home with her until after six when I went for her in afternoon.</p> <p>Tuesday 23</p> <p>Late getting away in morning but made good time as Dollie didn't slip a bit. Real busy day cleaning up in the dairy after not having washed the bottles for four days. Retired early at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Wednesday 24 1926</p> <p>Very mild in the morning but turned real cold before night. Helped Roscoe load up load of turnips after I had the bottles washed. Had a chat with Jean at night and retired at 9.30. Deposited $37.00 in bank.</p> <p>Thursday 25</p> <p>Did my work in dairy up after Supper, then got ready and walked up to Laughlins where I met Carl and rode home with him to spend the night so I would be ready to go to Guelph in the morning.</p> <p>Friday 26</p> <p>Not a very pleasant morning even if it wasn't very cold. Took Jean over to Kelly's in Dads car then we went to Guelph with Ward and Wilma in the Star in 65 minutes. Interesting time at Conference at Guelph. Attended U.F.Y.P.O. dance at Williams on way home. A wonderful day with Jean.</p> <p>November Saturday 27 1926</p> <p>A very cold frosty day. Made good time on milk route even if I didn't get a very early start. Got load of milk ready after supper, had a swim, and went to toost at ten o'clock.</p> <p>Sunday 28</p> <p>Had a queer night's sleep when I didn't get up until seven o'clock. Jimmie helped me wash up when I came home so it was 3.30 when we finished dinner. Worked at my books until five and then started at chores. Had a real nice drive with Jean up home after Roscoe. Got some cider and then had a dandy lunch after a spirited debate when we went down the side road.</p> <p>Monday 29</p> <p>A dandy mild day and one would have thought Spring had arrived. Busy day collecting some accounts and working in the dairy. {Ames?} and the Paris Creamery raised the price of milk from 10 to 12 cents per quart.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Tuesday 30 1926</p> <p>An ideal Autumn day even if it was a little cloudy. Away on the milk route early but didn't get back until about one as I was busy collecting accounts. Fixed up November statements at night and retired early.</p> <p>December Wednesday 1</p> <p>A very cold frosty day for the Provincial election when the O.T.A. and Gov't Control were the chief issues before the people. 75 Gov't Control members were elected when the Ferguson Gov't swept the province. However I didn't lose my vote as H.C. Nixon was elected by a majority of 762. Dad came down to meet when I walked up home to go to Guelph the next day. Had an interesting chat with my parents before retiring.</p> <p>Thursday 2</p> <p>A dandy clear bright cold day for our trip to Guelph. Walked down to Barkers, then hurt my hand cranking the Dodge when we had difficulty in getting it to start. Had a fine trip to Guelph and back with Jean, the fair was interesting and Jean had some good news for me when we had a real chat together. Chicken supper when we got home. {Symes?} did the chores had some wonderful dances with Jean, then they drove {unclear word} home ending a perfect day.</p> <p>December Friday 3 1926</p> <p>Heard that I was married and received several congratulations from different customers on the milk route after being absent the day before.</p> <p>Saturday 4</p> <p>Didn't freeze to death on the milk route even if it was a cold frosty day. Got my load of milk ready after Supper, Roscoe cut my hair and I retired early.</p> <p>Sunday 5</p> <p>A very stormy and blustery morning. Off to town early, home and washed up by two. Took Jean up home for tea after I watched her milk. Nice time and an interesting chat with Dad and Mother before we came home. They had no objections to us getting married in the Spring so maybe I wasn't happy as Jean also had some good news for me.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Monday 6 1926</p> <p>A cold bright sunny day. Heavy snowfall of the day before made it pretty heavy going for "Dollie" and I but what did I care when I was happy with the thoughts of completing my term as an M.P. and being a married man in the Spring.</p> <p>Tuesday 7</p> <p>Another fine day and a little milder but not quite so bright. Spend a busy day on the milk route and working in the dairy the remainder of the day.</p> <p>Wednesday 8</p> <p>A mild morning and with lots of ice it was pretty slippery. Took King and Queen on newly painted milk sleigh for first time and made good time. At night Roscoe, Jimmie, and I drove up to Barkers and clipped their six cows so it would be easier for Jean to milk them. Dandy feed of ice cream etc when we finished after 12 P.M.</p> <p>December Thursday 9 1926</p> <p>Felt rather tired after working late the night before so didn't get up very early in the morning so naturally I had to step some to get my work done by supper time.</p> <p>Friday 10</p> <p>Roscoe and I drove to U.F.Y.P.O. meeting in Maus School. Late getting started as usual this time due to the president. Part of the programme failed to show up but we had an enjoyable evening and a box social afterwards. Jean was there and Jack brought me home to Bendemere with the girls in his Ford. Gave my report of the conference at Guelph.</p> <p>Saturday 11</p> <p>Wash day and as usual a busy one for me. Mrs Birley went away in afternoon so five of us batched it for supper and maybe we didn't have a queer feed of beans follwed by stunts in our "gym". Capped up bottles ready for Sunday, had a swim and retired at eleven o'clock.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Sunday 12 1926</p> <p>Roscoe and I drove up Keg Lane at night and I got Jean and took her up home with me. Business conversation with Mother and Dad after the rest had gone to bed. It wouldn't have semed like Sunday at all if I hadn't been able to spend a few pleasant minutes with Jean, we had such a busy day at Bendemere.</p> <p>Monday 13</p> <p>A busy Monday collecting bottles and tickets on the milk rout {wording fades out for "route"} and a busy afternoon washing them and cleaning up in the dairy. Felt pretty tired at night so retired at eight o'clock.</p> <p>Tuesday 14</p> <p>Carl came down in afternoon to take Roscoe's place as he went to Toronto in the afternoon to attend U.F.Y.P.O. convention. Carl went to practise at night so it was late when I got the horses fixed up for the night.</p> <p>December Wednesday 15 1926</p> <p>A very cold wintry day with a strong westerly wind blowing. Thought I would freeze on milk route but managed to arrive home in a very much alive but chilly condition. Alex went to Toronto in morning to attend a short course there.</p> <p>Thursday 16</p> <p>Another day just as cold as its mate the day before. Roscoe didn't come home from Toronto as we expected but we kept things going just the same.</p> <p>Friday 17</p> <p>A clear bright frosty day. Attended Mission Entertainment in the Community Hall, heard a good programme and officiated as Santa Claus. Alex and Roscoe came home and rode out to Bendemere with me.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Saturday 18 1926</p> <p>Lloyd Ross and Art Wilson were with me on the milk route so I was home in pretty good time even if I didn't get a very early start. Alex went to town at night but the rest of us stayed home and went to roost early.</p> <p>Sunday 19</p> <p>Home from milk route in good time, got ready, had my dinner and drove up to see Jean. Had a pleasant hike down to the house over the hill together but couldn't get in. Got weighed when we came back then later I helped Jean milk and it was then I agreed to work for Mr. Barker and heard the conditions when I had a short talk with him. Heard Atwater-Kent radio hour for a while then we drove up home for a while even if it was snowing quite hard. A wonderful and a happy day for me.</p> <p>Monday 20</p> <p>Up in good time but didn't get home very early as I had a real busy day on the milk route. Told Alex I was going to quit peddling milk also when and why. Addressed some {word over-written} Christmas cards at night and retired at 10 P.M.</p> <p>December Tuesday 21 1926</p> <p>A dandy bright mild day. Clarence Lee moved here with his outfit right after dinner and started putting the straw stack and blowing it into the barn. Roscoe cut my hair after we put the horses to bed so it was ten bells when I hit the hay.</p> <p>Wednesday 22</p> <p>Straw cutters were at Bendemere all day so that it was a busy one for everybody. Alex got hit on the head with the pipes when they fell and it nearly knocked him out.</p> <p>Thursday 23</p> <p>Finished washing my bottles early in afternoon then drove up to help Jean milk and had tea there. After we had washed the dishes "Dollie" took Lou Jean, and I to the Canning Xmas Concert which was great. "Santa Claus" presented me with a mysterious parcel. I also received four Xmas boxes on the milk route.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Friday 24 1926</p> <p>Had a busy day selling extra cream and milk for Christmas and received two Xmas boxes on milk route. At night Tom, Jimmie, Roscoe, and I did some Christmas shopping when we drove "Dollie" to town. Home about twelve o'clock.</p> <p>Saturday 25</p> <p>First Xmas parcel I opened contained a dandy sweater and a snap of Jean from Jean. Home from town at 11.30. Roscoe helped me wash up in the dairy and we drove the truck up home for dinner. Had a queer feed and came back early to milk then went back up again for Supper. There were 26 of us for tea and we had a great time. Some wonderful dances with Jean. Took nurses to car on our way home. "Santa Claus" was very good to me.</p> <p>Sunday 26</p> <p>A very quiet morning in Paris. After I had the bottles washed in afternoon I drove up to Jeans, helped her milk, and had a feed of oysters afterwards. Finished the best Christmas I ever had with my head snuggled up in Jeans lap in front of the fire place. Eleanor and Melville came home with me.</p> <p>December Monday 27 1926</p> <p>Rather a busy day getting things squared around after the holiday. A lonely time for me after spending such a nice time with Jean the two days previous. Had a real sleep at night. Bade Jimmie farewell when he left Bendemere and sailed away to Toronto.</p> <p>Tuesday 28</p> <p>Roscoe and I attended Marjorie McCrows dance at night. McKinnons Orchestra furnished the music but there was such a crowd there one could hardly hear the music let alone find room to dance. However I had a few nice dances with Jean and the best part of all was the drive home together in the wee small hours. Rolled into bed at almost five o'clock after driving Roscoe and Eileen home.</p> <p>Wednesday 29</p> <p>Felt fine after only a little over an hours sleep in the morning when we initiated our new bed room. Eleanor Edwards called up and invited me to a party on Thursday night after I had gone to dreamland at 8.40 P.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Thursday 30 1926</p> <p>A lovely day with a little lower temperature. Walked into Eleanors at night. Barkers, Jack, and {Wloharts?} were there and I had a very nice time playing cards etc. Short ride in the Dodge with Jean and was home and in bed at 12.30.</p> <p>Friday 31</p> <p>Finished up 1926 in front of Barkers' fire place with my head resting snugly in the lap of the only girl I really ever loved. Such an appropriate ending with a real girl after a wonderful year together.</p> <p>The year 1926 has been a wonderful year for me because it was in this year that I found I really loved Jean and Jean only, became engaged to her, presented her with her engagement ring for her birthday, and later arranged our wedding day for March 3rd, 1926. Now I know what is definitely before me and here's hoping for a wonderful 1927.</p> <p>MEMORANDA</p> <p>{no writing on page}</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f4b122a321638312c3e41a5b3c09b9a5.pdf 8d3b2ab3adb5861ea4811f90f2d0e429 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bee28780fcffc282664336566c6844e9.pdf 5e8ccb13188221adfb3ab7018bbd5cef https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a887ac34668617de7b1aa80a63ab2fcd.pdf 1569ff9484e3413b9a8f146598936f68 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>The</p> <p>Canadian</p> <p>Pocket</p> <p>Diary</p> <p>1926</p> <p>Published By</p> <p>The Brown Brothers, Limited</p> <p>Manufacturing Stationers</p> <p>Toronto</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January, Friday 1, 1926 Started the new years at Mr. Cochrane's by having lunch and then three dances with {Ernie?}. Marjotie and Mildred came home with us and stayed till after breakfast. Cousin Eva, Melville and Unlce Tom spent the day with us. Cousin Melville, Lou, Dan and I went to Wisharts' at night. Eleanor was there.</p> <p>Saturday 2</p> <p>Cousin Eva, Lou, Dan and I were to town this morning and got there in the car, although there is a snow-bank at our gate. Lou and I went to bed about 8 o'clock and Cousin Eva didn't come up until half-past one - Radio, I guess.</p> <p>Saturday 3</p> <p>Lou went to church with Jack to-night and Cousin Melville was to meet Marjorie. Ernie came later and brought some {Guernsey?} milk. It sure is good. He went with Dan and I to take Cousin Eva and Uncle Tom in. Used the car once more this winter.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Monday 3 1926</p> <p>Ernie gave me his last year's Diary to read last night and I have been reading it between jobs to-day. Lou and I cut up {Citrons} this afternoon.</p> <p>Tuesday 5</p> <p>Recieved letters from Margaret and Jessie. They write as if Bill were not going back to Chicago. The weather was quite mild today, almost like spring.</p> <p>Wednesday 6</p> <p>Colder to-day again. Heard selections from Chu-Chin-Chow over the radio to-night. Just before I went to bed, Cousin Melville and Eleanor phoned. They were at Burrill's</p> <p>January Thursday 7 1926</p> <p>Lou, Dan and I were to town this afternoon- in the car again. Saw Mary Depew. Jack came after supper with an invitation for Lou and I to go to Mrs. Johnny Hutchinson's to-morrow night.</p> <p><br /> Friday 9</p> <p>Jack came for Lou and I and took us to Hutchinson's: Had a good time but missed Ernie. Snow-storm coming home. Got to bed at 3.45</p> <p>Saturday 9</p> <p>Did the dusting this afternoon and there was the largest flock of small birds in the field, south of the house. Heard a fine band concert from KO.K.A after supper; They played the "The Jolly Copper-Smith", also part of the "Mikado".</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Sunday 10 1926</p> <p>Carl phoned about noon to-day, saying Ernie was sick with the cold, so wouldn't be down to-night. He went home with Roscoe last night. Jack came as usual.</p> <p>Monday 11</p> <p>Mother received a card from Mrs. Webster at Winnipeg as they have started on their journey. Started to make a dress for Lou after dinner.</p> <p>Tuesday 12</p> <p>Stayed up at night to hear the old time dance music from new york, over the radio from 10 till 11. It was fine but not much fun just listening to it,</p> <p>January Wednesday 13 1926</p> <p>Went to the mail to-day for the first time in days. After dinner, Lou, Mother and I went to Mrs. Mc Crows' to see Bob.</p> <p>Thursday 14</p> <p>It was just like fairy-land this morning outside, when everything was covered with frost and the sun came up. Didn't get to bed until almost midnight, as Mother and I listened to a good Radio Concert. Heard "All Through The Night", twice.</p> <p>Friday 15</p> <p>Put car in the far barn for the winter. Phoned to Mrs. Buck and Ernie has been sick all week but was out of bed when I called so he talked to me for a few minutes. Heard some good Radio again and got to bed at 11.40</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Saturday 16 1926</p> <p>Went to town with Dan about dinner time and we brought Eleanor home with us. Marjorie phoned in the evening and Mrs. Weber let Papa know that we got 2nd in the Oat Competition.</p> <p>Sunday 17</p> <p>A lovely mild day. Cousin Melville walked out in the morning and Ernie came down after dinner. They took some pictures. Roscoe came down in the evening to take Ernie back to work, so Dan took Elanor and Cousin Melville and Lou and Jack. Ernie and I drove Roe's horse to Bendemere. It know how to go slow alright.</p> <p>Monday 18</p> <p>A nasty wet day but mild. Mr. Black was up for a while after supper. He expects to get a job next month.</p> <p>January Tuesday 19 1926</p> <p>Well, we got a surprise to-day when Dan came up with a load of wood and said Black's had moved out! And he never said a word last night. Jack phoned to Lou in the afternoon and I didn't have to answer the phone, for the first time since we've known him.</p> <p>Wednesday 20</p> <p>The 22nd anniversary of Cousin Myrtle and Will's wedding and they cel-ebrated by spending it here. Cousin Myrtle enjoyed the Radio concert from Buffalo, heard Jack Little from 4.00 to 4.30. Jack was here in the evening and Eleanor and Cousin Melville Phoned.</p> <p>Thursday 21</p> <p>Went to town with Dan this morning and saw Olive at the Junction. We also saw Ernie delivering milk. He phoned at night to see if we were going skating Saturday, as Eleanor had told him we were.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Friday 22 1926</p> <p>Tried out our new ice-cream freezer and has some ice cream for supper. Didn't get to bed until 12.15, was listening to the Radio. Heard the Hewitt Humourists from Buffalo again, also Jack Little.</p> <p>Saturday 23</p> <p>The usual programms of baking, etc. I didn't even have to go for the mail, as Dan went after it. Heard Jack Little's last performance at Buffalo for several months over the Radio.</p> <p>Sunday 24</p> <p>Started to read "Ben Hur" over again. Jack and Ernie were here in the evening. Ernie brought the pictures he took a week ago and a couple were rather funny.</p> <p>January Monday 25 1926</p> <p>There is a pond in the field by the barn, so Lou and I tried it our after dinner and skated for a while. Was tired at nigth so went to bed early.</p> <p>Tuesday 26</p> <p>Mother invited Mr. and Mrs. Pher and the family over for the evening and they seemed to enjoy the Radio. To bed about one o'clock</p> <p>Wednesday 27</p> <p>A nice clear day but cold. Lou and I were skating again in the afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Thursday 28 1926</p> <p>An awful stormy day and cold. Mother and papa were invited to a party at Mrs. Cochrane's to-night but she called it off.</p> <p>Friday 29</p> <p>Almost as cold as ever. Dan went for the mail but didn't get any. Stayed up for the Hewitt Humorist's concert on the Radio at night and they went to 11.15 on account of international test week. Also heard some songs from the "Mikado"</p> <p>Saturday 30</p> <p>Some surprise when I got up for it was like spring. Went to town this afternoon with Dan and mother in the bob-sleighs. Saw Eleanor and mother and I walked up the hill with her as Dan had to go on and get a load of oil-cake. Mother bought some new music.</p> <p>January Sunday 31 1926</p> <p>Ernie phoned at noon, wanting me to go to his mother's for supper, Mrs.Weir from the states was there. He came after me with "Queen" and I surely spent a pleasant t evening with them all. Sleet storm coming home. Jack was here so Ernie came in for a little while, we were just in time for the ice-cream!</p> <p>February Monday 1</p> <p>Wash day as usual. Went for the mail over the snow-banks but came home through the field. Put some pictures in my new album after I finished the old one. Didn't go to bed until I got to the end of "Ben Hur".</p> <p><br /> Tuesday 2</p> <p>Had to answer the phone befoe I was dressed. It was Ernie wanting us to go to Mr. Birley's to skate at night. Jack and Roscoe took Lou and I, and the rest of the family went to Cockrane's. We had a a dandy time skating on the river and after at the house, dancing some, eating chocolate and lunch.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Wednesday 3 1926</p> <p>Went for the mail and received one of those "Good-luck" letters which have been going around lately and which I immediately burned, and also fifty cents for the small bundle of Carpet Rag Balls, Lou and I sent on Saturday</p> <p>Thursday 4</p> <p>Finished the night chores without having to put on the lights gor the first time since last fall. Ernie phoned to let us know that the Show "the Freshman" is to-morrow night.</p> <p>Friday 5</p> <p>Jack came for Lou and I and we met Ernie in town then went to see Harold Loyd in "The Freshman", which was good but not quite as funny as "Hot Water". After the show, Jack took Ernie part way home. We were home before mother and papa had gone to bed.</p> <p>February Saturday 6 1926</p> <p>Did some baking, then went for the mail. After dinner, I had to write some letters for papa and listened to the radio while I was doing it. Somebody phoned and wanted to know if "Lester", the pianist at Buffalo, was a man or a woman so he had to speak for himself.</p> <p>Sunday 7</p> <p>Cousin Jim and Josie, Irene and Miss Nelson came as far as Mrs. McCrow's in their car, then walked down for dinner. Jack came in the afternoon and the folks didn't leave till after 5. Ernie got her for supper and we spent the evening listening to the Radio.</p> <p>Monday 8</p> <p>Just as we were eating dinner, Roscoe came in after the apparatus to set saws. He is helping Mr. Pifher get some wood cut. Lou and I racked out our old knitting machine and spilled all the junk off the table {letting?} it down the back stairs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Tuesday 9 1926</p> <p>Dan walked out for the mail while I was trying to make some cookies. He brought us a letter from Jessie. I got a big number of one sock knit in the afternoon. Some speed, but I was late in starting and then had to count stiches. To bed early but Lou and I got laughing. Joke??</p> <p>Wednesday 10</p> <p>Didn't go for the mail again, as Dan had to track the road after the snow storm. Went to Cunningham's at night to skate, but we were too cold so played cards instead. Had a good time and a wonderful drive there and back with Ernie even if it was cold. Home about three o'clock.</p> <p><br /> Thursday 11</p> <p>Real cold but went to town in the afternoon with Lou and Dan. Took the bob-sleighs. We bought several Valentine's and another new piece of music, "Moonlight and Roses." Didn't stay up to hear all the usual Thursday night. Radio concert of the {Clicquot Club Eskimos}.</p> <p><br /> February Friday 12 1926</p> <p>Made two trips to the mail-box before dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Buck and the family came down for the evening, Andy Leishman was with them too. The Radio worked pretty good but there were a lot of speeches, on account of Lincoln's birthday.</p> <p>Saturday 13</p> <p>Went for the mail at noon and got a pretty Valentine from Ernie, the first fancy one I ever got. Jack came after Lou and I to go to the rink at night. Ernie went too and I had several good skates with him. The four of us walked to the sheds after and had a feed of chocolate bars on the way.</p> <p>Sunday 14</p> <p>St. Valentine's day once more. Ernie Cochrane phoned in the afternoon and tried to fool me as to which Ernie was speaking. Jack and Ernie were here in the evening and we heard a sermon on "Ideal Wives" from Buffallo, also Anna Case sang</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Monday 15 1926</p> <p>Received another Valentine but I do not know who this one is from. Did some more knitting in the afternoon and have three pairs of socks done.</p> <p>Tuesday 16</p> <p>Still another Valentine but the one this morning was from Hamilton, from Jess, I suppose. We each got one. Heard that actor John Drew, over the Radio from new york during the Ever Ready Hour at night.</p> <p>Wednesday 17</p> <p>Lou found out from Eleanor that she and Cousin Melville were the ones who sent the Valentine I got on Monday. Used the old knitting machine again in the afternoon.</p> <p>February Thursday 18 1926</p> <p>Some snow-storm during the night and it snowed all day. Jack and Ernie were here at night and the five of us played "500", After we had some ice-cream, we sang the new pieces, then Lou and Jack and Ernie and I danced a little bit before they left for home.</p> <p>Friday 19</p> <p>Did some baking in the morning, Dan drove the team for the mail, to track the road. The usual cleaning and dusting after dinner and listened to some good Radio concerts at night until eleven then tried to get to bed without Lou hearing.</p> <p>Saturday 20</p> <p>Got a letter from Alberta when I went for the mail. Only four cows to milk now, some holiday. Went to town with mother and Dan in the bob-sleighs in the afternoon and brought out Eleanor, Cousin Melville and Carrie. To bed about one after playing cards and dancing some.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Sunday 21 1926</p> <p>We weren't up very early this morning, Eleanor woke me up by coming in the room, she couldn't sleep. Spent a quiet day and Jack and Ernie were here at night. Dan took Eleanor and Cousin Melville in, then Ernie took Cousin Carrie home later when he went. To bed shortly after one</p> <p>Monday 22</p> <p>Received a nice letter from Mary D. and she seems to be having a good time but I wouldn't trade places with her. Finished knitting socks in the afternoon, started one of the books Eleanor brought out, "Under the Country Sky" by Grace Richmond. To bed at 9.30 for a change.</p> <p>Tuesday 23</p> <p>Mother and papa went up to Mr. Buck's for the evening to a Euchre party, leaving us three kids alone for the first time in ages... Read a little, talked to Marjorie over the phone for a few minutes and listened to Radio.</p> <p>February Wednesday 24 1926</p> <p>A wonderful morning and I had a nice walk to the mail-box. Got a letter from Helen Milne. Finished the book I was reading and went to bed at 10.34 but woke up at half-past one so went down to her some of the all-night concert of popular music from Buffalo. Mother and I listened until 3, then to bed again.</p> <p><br /> Thursday 25</p> <p>One nasty wet day and windy too. I cut and sewed carpet rags between jobs all day. Went to bed in good time.</p> <p>Friday 26</p> <p>Radio was dead when we tried it in the afternoon. The whole family went to a dance at Mr. Buck's at night. Had a good time and come nice dances, specifically with Ernie. Didn't get home till late or rather early. Ernie gave me 2 pictures of him and the team.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Saturday 27 1926</p> <p>Was wake at 6 o'clock but needless to say, didn't get up that early. Did the usual Saturday morning's work and went to town in the afternoon and I was all through milking and had my dress changed before they arrived home.</p> <p>Sunday 28</p> <p>Spent a dead day without the Radio. Was reading most of the time. At night Jack and Ernie came and that made up for the rest of the day. Saw the end of February and the beginining of March and at bed at 12.30.</p> <p>March Monday 1</p> <p>It was raining when I got up but it didn't last very long. Eleanor phoned at noon and she didn't feel any the worse for going to the dance the other night. Did some sewing in the afternoon.</p> <p>March Tuesday 2 1926</p> <p>Mother phoned to Bernice about the Radio when she was in Paris to-day so we're hoping we get it fixed soon. Have started to read "Light of the Western Stars" by Jane Grey.</p> <p>Wednesday 3</p> <p>A cold stormy day and Dan got the mail when he tracked to road. Went to Eleanor's at night, left the horses at Burrill's. Cousin Carrie and Melville, Marten, Roscoe and Ernie were there and we played cards, etc. Cousin Carrie got the prize in "500". Had a good time and we all walked as far as {Burill's?} together after. Home at 2.15 after a cold drive.</p> <p>Thursday 4</p> <p>A bright clear day but cold. Was sewing all afternoon. Mr. Morton arrived at night with his wood-sawing machine. We three kids received an invitation to a sunrise party, Roy Guthrie's for to-morrow night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Friday 5 1926</p> <p>Up earlier than usual, which isn't saying much. The men finished cutting wood at supper-time. Gordon Webster came and fixed the Radio, then went out with us to the corner where his car was, when we went to the party at Guthrie's. Only ten girls there and I had punk time, except during lunch. Home at 2.25</p> <p>Saturday 6</p> <p>The weather was a little milder to-day. Went for the mail in the morning and we got a letter from Jessie. She wants to come up at Easter again. Mother and Dan went to town in the afternoon, leaving Lou and I to keep house. Went to bed about half-past eight.</p> <p>Sunday 7</p> <p>Finished reading "Light of the Western Star" and it was a lot different to the show that Ernie took me to see last Fall. Jack and Ernie were here in the evening and we heard Josef Hoffman over the Radio from new york.</p> <p>March Monday 8 1926</p> <p>Wash-day again. Spent the afternoon sewing, then cut some carpet rags while we listened to the afternoon concert from Buffalo, once more. Mother and papa went up to Mr. Cochrane's for supper and us kids had music with ours. Read a little after and went to bed in good time.</p> <p>Tuesday 9</p> <p>Mother received a long letter from Mrs. Webster written on the boat near the Fiji islands and we kids go letters from Jess wanting us to go down at the last of the month, Lou and I for one week and then Dan with Melbourne and Robert. Have the first cold this winter. Ernie phoned before I went to {bed?} expects to go to the oyster supper to-morrow night.</p> <p>Wednesday 10</p> <p>A pure black calf at the barn in the morning. Went to the big oyster supper at Mr. Kelley's at night with Mr. and Mrs. Buck and their sleigh-load, {illegible} altogether. I held Marie Taylor in my lap all the way there and back. They played cards first but I got out of that, then danced. I had supper with Ernie but we {felt?} left out. There was such a crowd. Home at 3.30</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Thursday 11 1926</p> <p>Lou and I drove over to Telger's and had dinner, then brought Marjorie home with us to stay a few days. Some exciting ride when a dog scared Dolly and she nearly got away from me. Jack came in the evening and we played "500", although we were all sleepy. It was rather a long day. To bed at 12.30.</p> <p>Friday 12</p> <p>Spent a quiet day as we were all sort of sleepy. I wrote a letter to Jess in the afternoon, telling her we won't be able to accept her invitation. Listened to Radio after supper until 9.30 then went to bed.</p> <p>Saturday 13</p> <p>Didn't go for the mail till after dinner as the mail-man is sick and they have a new man on the job. Had to do some dusting the rest of the afternoon.Played cards in the evening and was in bed a little before ten.</p> <p>March Sunday 14 1926</p> <p>Listened to concerts from Toronto, London and Cleveland all afternoon, then at night when Ernie and Jack were here, we heard a sermon by Canon Cody in Toronto and the end of one from Buffalo. During the Atwater-Kent Hours, Edward Johnson, tenor, and Joan Ruth, soprano, sang, the boys went home at twelve. Ernie had the new horse.</p> <p>Monday 15</p> <p>Was awake at 6.30 and dressed when mother came up. Milked all the 5 cows; washed the separator and break-fast dishes, wrote 4 letters for papa, then went for the mail. After dinner, Dan took Marjorie to town and Lou and I did the dinner dishes. I hemstitched curtains in the afternoon, milked 4 cows at night, had supper washed dishes again, read some and listened to radio, then to bed.</p> <p>Tuesday 16</p> <p>Well, wonders never cease! Mother answered the phone and if it wasn't Mrs. Webster. They are home again, came back on the same boat. I went to town with Dan in the afternoon and it was Alberta Bond's and Mr. Lawson's wedding {and?} Marjorie phoned at the supper.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Wednesday 17 1926</p> <p>Walked out for the mail in the morning and Lou and I got a St Patrick's card from Aunt Maria and Cousin Bertha. We all went to a Euchre party at Mrs. W. Kelly's. Cousin Carrie went with us. Had a very nice time, even if I did win the {boody?} prize, a paper basket full of green and white candies.</p> <p>Thursday18</p> <p>Something like a spring day at last and I had a dandy walk to the mail-box. Lou and I were getting ready for bed a little after eight when I heard a cutter and if it wasn't Jack so we went down again until midnight.</p> <p>Friday 19</p> <p>Not so nice a day, rather wet. Lou, Dan and I went to Mrs. Well's Crokinole party at night. Had a wonderful time. The rest had a good laugh when Ernie and I started together at the head table and stayed there for 8 games. He and Ernie C. were my partners for lunch, then we danced a little and home at twenty {illegible}.</p> <p>March Saturday 20 1926</p> <p>Didn't have to be called in the morning and beat Dan to the barn. The usual work, baking and dusting etc. To-day so was ready to go to bed in good time.</p> <p>Sunday 21</p> <p>The first day of spring and a wonderful morning. There were twelve of us for dinner. Warren and Maggie and the babies and Mr. and Mrs. Webster and Forrest, all were here. Warren drove their car to the first gate. At night Ernie and Jack came, Ernie arrived first and we spent a nice evening, although the Radio was no good.</p> <p>Monday 22</p> <p>I heard and saw my first kill-deer when I was coming home from the mail-box, also heard blue-birds and saw a {illegible}- sparrow. After dinner, Lou and I took a trip to the other house and it sure was a wreck, alas {illegible}, truck all over the place.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Tuesday 23 1926</p> <p>One nasty wet day and I got rather damp when I went for the mail at noon. Made an apron and part of a dress for mother. At night I stayed up to hear the Ever-Ready Hour over the Radio so it was almost half-past ten when I got into bed.</p> <p>Wednesday 24</p> <p>Did some baking and made some candy which surely was "taffy" but not the kind I intended. Went for the mail and saw a flock of black-birds but so far I haven't even heard a robin. Finished mother's dress and cut out another in the afternoon. Heard some radio and to bed at ten.</p> <p>Thursday 25</p> <p>Well, I certainly was fooled to-day, a whole week ahead of time, by Mr. Buck, Ernie's Uncle Art. He phoned and I thought it was some old woman for quite a while, from the way he was talking. Earnie phoned at night to find out {how?} we were going to Hutchinson's party to-morrow {night?}.</p> <p>March Friday 26 1926</p> <p>Saw the first robin of the season at last and also a pair of red-winged black-birds when I went for the mail. Was doing some more spring sewing in the afternoon. Ernie came at night and took me to Hutchinson's party where I had a dandy time. Roscoe drove us home and I was in the house at {2?}. 30. Had been asleep when Lou came in.</p> <p>Saturday 27</p> <p>Dan took Lou into Eleanor's in the morning where she is going to stay until to-morrow night. Spent a quiet afternoon without her and to bed early tonight.</p> <p>Sunday 28</p> <p>Have another cold so felt rotten all day. Ernie came at night and brought some {Guernsey?} milk with him. It was quite late when Lou and Jack arrived as Jack had gone into Eleanor's for a while. After the boys left {Lou told?} us all the news, although her voice was shot!</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Monday 29 1926</p> <p>Feeling better again, thanks to the Guernsey milk, I guess. Had to go to town with dan in the afternoon. To get a registered letter and also one that was left at Mr. Burn's.</p> <p>Tuesday 30</p> <p><br /> Received a letter from Jess in the mail and she wants to come up if the boys can't go down, so answered it and wrote to Helen in the afternoon. Read a little after supper but went to bed in good time.</p> <p>Wednesday 31</p> <p>Had to be called for the first time in several weeks but such a morning, {lie?} all over. Telephone and radio out of order by night, one of the telephone poles is over. Jack came for the evening and we had a good laugh. {illegible} when we tried to fool the boys after 12 o'clock. {To bed at 1?}</p> <p>April Thursday 1 1926</p> <p>Woke up before mother, as made up for yesterday morning. Another stormy, windy day and rather cold. Had some sewing to do in the afternoon and at night finished "The Keeper of the Bees", by Gene Stratton-Porter, her last book.</p> <p>Friday 2</p> <p>The weather was a little better but not much warmer. Good Friday so I didn't have to go for thr mail. The radio works so long as the wind isn't blowing to move the aerial, which broke at the barn and we enjoyed the concerts at night. Didn't go to bed until 11.30.</p> <p>Saturday 3</p> <p>A regular snow-storm again in the morning, rain later on, then quite a {wind?} storm began about 4 o'clock so we {couldn't?} hear the rest of the afternoon concert from Buffalo. Did some reading after supper {illegible} not for long.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Sunday 4 1926</p> <p>Easter Sunday, so I went to Church with Dan in the morning. More like Christmas than Easter, some were in {illegible} at church. Robert was in the choir. {Ernie?} and Jack came at night and we got {illegible} Radio concert of Ontario stuff. Was {in bed?} by 12.30</p> <p>Monday 5</p> <p>{illegible} I finished the morning, milking, {illegible} tearing to the barn to told Dan and {illegible} three deer were in our old {illegible}, so I left the cow I was milking and we them. Last Wednesday 7 wild geese stopped {illegible} field south of the barn, Saw the deer again at 6.30, they were back for another feed.</p> <p>Tuesday 6</p> <p>{nice?} clear day but not very {warm?}. Mother and I started out for {illegible} after dinner but had to come {back?} as Dolly went lame.</p> <p>April Wednesday 7 1926</p> <p>Received a card in the mail, from Mary W. wanting me to go to Galt with {her?} to-morrow afternoon. Wish I could but with Dolly lame, there is no chance. Have seen the deer several times since Monday.</p> <p>Thursday 8</p> <p>Another rainy morning so no chance of going to town and we are trying to make part of a loaf of bread spin out until we can. But "In the mud and scum of things, Something always, always, sings", so I read while it was raining. {The?} weather cleared in the afternoon and Jack spent the evening with Lou, etc.</p> <p>Friday 9</p> <p>Woke up to find the sun shining once more and it was a lovely day. Papa lost a sheep and lamb in the morning but we had the pleasure of seeing the other lamb come to life. Stayed up until nearly twelve to feed it, then got up again about half past three.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Saturday 10 1926</p> <p>{A?} real nice day at last. Mother and Dan got {illegible} town, as the bread famine was over, also our {telephone?} was fried in the afternoon. Have {had?} some fun trying to mother our lamb {which?} we called "Sally". Was to bed at 11.18 {but?} woke up at 3 so went down and gave {Sally?} a feed.</p> <p>Sunday 11</p> <p>{Milder?} again. Heard a good sermon from Buffalo in the morning. The lamb sleeps most of the time and about supper-time, she seemed quite weak but picked up some later. Jack came and then Ernie. A year ago to-day he got home from the States. {illegable} Hempel was the Atuster-Kent Jour artist.</p> <p>Monday 12</p> <p>{Mother?} called me at 5 for Sally was 'raising the roof". Fed her then went back to bed for a little {illegible} . Heard from Eleanor at noon and she said that Mary W. came home with a diamond.</p> <p>April Tuesday 13 1926</p> <p>Well, our lamb died this morning but one of our sheep had a pair of lambs in the night. Eleanor phoned again to tell us more news that Jeanne Bust and Marcus Adeney were married in New York on Sunday.</p> <p>Wednesday 14</p> <p>A wonderful spring morning but before night the ground was freezing once more. Lou and I washed the kitchen walls to-day.</p> <p>Thursday 15</p> <p>Rather a cold day. Ernie phoned after dinner and said he would be here at night. Jack never showed up but we had some fun playing Crokinole and "500", Ernie and I winning all the games. Then after lunch, I had a couple of nice dances with him, before he left for home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Friday 16 1926</p> <p>Woke up before morning to hear the sleet hitting our windows, then at 6 o'clock it was raining. Finished milking the 6 cows before papa got to the barn. Went to town with Dan in the afternoon and got the battery for the car. Mr. Webster was here trying to fix the Delco and at night Jack came. To bed shortly after one.</p> <p>Saturday 17</p> <p>Had to use the handle on the separator to save power and it certainly is awkward after the other way. The weather was still cold, wish it would warm up some.</p> <p>Sunday 18</p> <p>Saw a car coming down the road in the afternoon and it was the Telfer's. Marjorie was with them. Went to church with Ernie at night and heard Frances Nickawa. Had my {last?} ride behind "Jean of Bendomere" and it was really exciting at Taylor's bridge. Jack was here when {illegible}.</p> <p>April Monday 19 1926</p> <p>As cold as ever but I started the car and brought it over to the other barn. Lou and I spent the afternoon painting the wood-work in the kitchen. Had supper late, so went to bed as soon as we finished the dishes, a little before nine.</p> <p>Tuesday 20</p> <p>Mr. Webster was here in the morning and fixed the Delco. After dinner, I drove Lou, Mother and Dan to town in the car. Gave Melbourne a ride up the road, coming home.</p> <p>Wednesday 21</p> <p>One perfect day at last and so warm I was able to go to the mail without a coat and hat. Had to take a rooster to the Express office after dinner. Ernie come at night and took</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Thursday 1926</p> <p>Another lovely warm day. Lou and I put the staining on the kitchen wood-work to-day. Late in the afternoon, we had to go {to?} town for the setting og the eggs from the States so went to say "good bye" to Cousin Carrie, as she expects to leave for home Saturday. Took {Lou?} and the Two boys for a short drive in the car.</p> <p>Friday 23</p> <p>Lou and I got all the front lawn racked to-day. The weather was still warm, I even was able to milk at night without a hat or sweater. Heard a good radio concert after supper, the Winger's Crescent Park entertainers were exceptionally funny. Hopped into bed at 10.02.</p> <p>Saturday 24</p> <p>Lou answered the phone in the morning and it was Aunt Clara saying Jess and Bill were coming up in the afternoon. They got here around 4.30 in Bill's new car. Just one yaer and a half since he was here last, some changes since then. He sang a little before we went to be bed.</p> <p>April Sunday 25 1926</p> <p>Was the first one up but papa was on the job earlier and helped me milk. Bill took us kids to church and we were late. Roscoe came down in the afternoon and the 6 of us went for a drive joys?? of tobacco smoke. After supper, we had a good laugh when Jack came and Bill went to the door. Jess and Bill left for home around about 8.30 and while we were doing dishes, Ernie came, the best part of the day, then.</p> <p>Monday 26</p> <p>Wash day and not very warm. Did a little sewing in the afternoon, milked the six cows, had supper, read a little, then to bed early.</p> <p>Tuesday 27</p> <p>Still rather cold and raining at night. Went for the mail in the morning and got a letter from Mary Depew, also a not from Jess sating they got home alright. Did some aluminum painting in the afternoon and made the kitchen stove look some better.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Wednesday 28 1926</p> <p>Such rotten weather! Nothing but cold. Ernie phoned at noon saying he wouldn't be here at night but could hardly hear him, the phone was so bad.</p> <p>Thursday 29</p> <p>Was up at a quarter to six and had the milk-ing done when papa showed up. Drove Lou and Mother to Brantford in the morning and caught a glimpse of Ernie's new milk wagon as we went through town. Were home at dinner -time. Finished reading "To Him That Hath" by Ralph Connor at night.</p> <p>Friday 30</p> <p>When we had finished our work late in the afternoon, Lou and I went for a walk to the river the first this year and got just a few hepaticas. Ernie took me for a drive when he went up home at night and we were there a little while {had?} a feed of maple syrup. Jack was here when I came home.</p> <p>May Saturday 1 1926</p> <p>One perfect first of May. Helped wash the car before dinner and had the dusting, etc. to do in the afternoon. Our other sheep had a lamb, making 3 for Lou and I this year. Went to town at night, even papa went with us and had a good time even if Eleanor didn't go down. Ernie was here, though. Home in bed at 11.35.</p> <p>Sunday 2</p> <p>Another lovely day and real warm. Aunt Clara, Uncle Tom and Jess. The folks left right after supper and when Ernie came we heard the Atwater-Kent artists then the two of us drove Melbourne home. Jack left as soon as I got in so we were to bed at 11.30</p> <p>Monday 3</p> <p>Cold again. Did some house-cleaning in our bed-room to-day. Mr and Mrs Webster were here for a few minutes in the afternoon. They had their new car.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Tuesday 4 1926</p> <p>Helped do some more cleaning and in the afternoon got all ready to drive papa to Mr. Patton's sale, when the man came to fix the spray-pump. Heard a dandy Radio concert at night. The Gold Dust Twins sang "Oh Boy Jingo" and the Ever Ready Hour was a Golden Wedding celebration and they sang all the old pieces.</p> <p>Wednesday 5</p> <p>Lou and I were to town in the morning and were late getting gome as we had to have the oil in the car changed. cousin Andy, Donny and Lloyd were out in the after-noon. Donny stayed with us while the other {two?} were fishing and they all had supper here.</p> <p>Thursday 6</p> <p>It was a wonderful warm day. Went to town in the afternoon after setting of eggs. At night, Mr. and Mrs. Birley, the two boys and Ernie were here, then about 9, Jack arrived. Spent the evening listening to the Radio and talking. Thwe two boys were real quiet {tonight?}</p> <p>May Friday 7 1926</p> <p>Another lovely day and the buds have begun to swell. Lou and I had some fun getting boxes ready as we attended out first box social at the Plain's school. Marjorie McCrow went with us and we left mother and papa at Telfer's. Ernie had to act as chairman and sure made a good one. I had to eat my box with some {Jaris?} fellow.</p> <p>Saturday 8</p> <p>Helped do some baking in the morning, went for the mail and did some cleaning up in the afternoon. Dan drove the car when we went to town at night. Eleanor went down with us. Ernie was down, too and he treated me to my first milkshake and Roscoe and Ernie Cockrane were with us. Home and to bed at 11.10.</p> <p>Sunday 9</p> <p>Free lecture at the breakfast table delivered by Lou. To Church in the morning, It was Mother's Day. Ernie took {me?} up home right after dinner, then Roscoe, Carl and the two of us went to their Uncle Art's for supper. A holiday for me with no milking to do and I had on grand time, also a {illegible} ride home, part way in the Ford, then behind "Jean."</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Monday 10 1926</p> <p>It was rather cold again today but Lou and I {cleaned?} out the pantary in the afternoon and moved {all?} the junk and old silverware for another {illegible}, I hope. Had some sun after on of {illegible} at milking-time then failed to find her, papa went and she was over in Mr. Bond's. Was in bed soon after nine for a change.</p> <p>Tuesday 11</p> <p>Did some more house-cleaning, have up-stairs curtains all down now. While I did the milking, Dan drove papa {to?} town in the car. A nice change for me not to have to go all the time. Mrs. L. Kelly {phoned?} at night, wanting me to go in the debate {next?} week, but I refused.</p> <p>Wednesday 12</p> <pre>{Awake?} at 5 and up at 5.30. Drove Lou to town and has to {illegible} while she was at the dentist's. Saw Ernie at {Munn's?} was home at noon. Lou and Jack went to {illegible} shows and Ernie came and took me for a drive. Called {illegible} his place for a few minutes and afterwards he told me about his investment, which I hope turns out alright. </pre> <p>May Thursday 13 1926</p> <p>Was up at 6 o'clock. Washed the up-stairs windows and did the balancing stunt out-side, although mother said not to. Our old friend the oriole, firnished music while I was doing it. Cousin Melville spent the afternoon here then stayd all night. Saw the lastest dance a, "rabbit hops" when I went for the cows, done by two young rabbits. To bed at 10.</p> <p>Friday 14</p> <p>Was out milking when Cousin Melville got up and when to work so didn't see him. Lou and I got the back-room cleaned to-day. About 9 o'clock we heard a car coming and if it wasn't Warren, Maggie, Betty and the baby so we didn't get to bed until 12.</p> <p>Saturday 15</p> <p>One beautiful spring day. Helped do some baking, cleaning and in the afternoon raked up the back lawns. We all went to town at night and saw Mary and George Wishart. Ernie was down too and I went with him to have another milkshake. Roscoe drove to the end of the road with us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Sunday 16 1926</p> <p>Another wonderful day and we all started it by going to church. After dinner, Jack came and the four of us went for a long walk, didn't get back until milking-time. Just before supper, Bill drove in with Mrs. Gunn, Harry and his girl and on account of a flat tire stayed for supper. Ernie got here just as they were {illegible} washed the dishes, then took me for one of the nicest drives.</p> <p>Monday 17</p> <p>Thought it was two minutes to seven when I wakened but it was six only, when I looked at the clock a second time. Wash day again and Lou and I spent the afternoon running the vacuum cleaner. The cherry blossoms are out once more. Was in bed by 9.</p> <p>Tuesday 18</p> <p>Was house-cleaning all day and we got some of the curtains put up again. The three of us were down to Eleanor's at night. Cousin Melville was there and we played a game of "Monkey", he trying to cheat all the time. Got home before eleven o'clock.</p> <p>May Wednesday 19 1926</p> <p>Ip at 5:10, drove to Brantford in the rain and was there by 8 to have the car inspected. Left Lou in town, she had to go to the dentists'. Gordan drove us to Mrs. Webster's where we had our dinner and stayed until after 4. Florence was there and she looks thin and white after her operation. It was after six before we got home, then had to get to work. Went to bed early.</p> <p>Thursday 20</p> <p>Colder again but got some more cleaning done. Mother, papa, Dan and I went to Warren's and spent the evening there. Left Lou at home as she was expecting Jack and he was still here when we got back after twelve.</p> <p>Friday 21</p> <p>Didn't waken until 6.115. Did the usual morning work and in the afternoon, took down all if the electric light blubs, ets. and got washed them. We 3 kids went to the U.F.Y.P.O. meeting at night to hear the debate {and?} called for Ernie. Mildred is home so we saw her. Ernie was elected President and I had the honour of eating lunch with him.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Saturday 22 1926</p> <p>Was fooled when I went for the mail as it didn't get there until after dinner. But I didn't have to go out again as Harold brought it when he came in on the wheel. Went to town at night and had some fun with the bunch. Great excitement putting out a bon-fire past Mr. Munn's when the K.K. Klan burned a cross on the hill.</p> <p>Sunday 23</p> <p>Lou, Dan, Harold and I went to church in the morning and were kept awake by a bumble-bee buzzing in the window back of us. The rest of the Telfer family all came for diner, Marjorie was home too. At night Ernie brough Marjorie McCrow down with him, then he took me to his place for a little while. He had the old stand-by "Queen", as they traded "Jean" off. She was too wild.</p> <p>Monday 24</p> <p>Lou and I argued the point all morning about me going to Brown's dance at Galt but I decided to go when Dorothy phoned. Had a cold ride there and back in their car and didn't feel like dancing for once. Didn't get home until it was getting daylight and the birds were wakening, waited for Lou and to be at 4.30.</p> <p>May Tuesday 25 1926</p> <p>Up a little before seven and it was one sleepy day. Went fishing in the afternoon and found out I don't like it any more the way I used to. Did the supper dishes and to bed right after at 8.35.</p> <p>Wednesday 26</p> <p>Had to take papa to the station and back home, then be to the dentist at ten. Called at Cousin Bertha's on the way home but they can't come {over?} to-morrow. Washed windows in the afternoon. Did a little reading after the supper dishes were finished and went to bed about half-past {?}.</p> <p>Thursday 27</p> <p>Was busy baking, fixing curtains and washing floors and developed a sore eye at night. But Dan went with me to a U.F.Y.P.O {illegeble} meeting at Carr's {anyway?} it was to plan about having the play from {Be?} {next?} {illegible} home, we met Jack coming out.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Friday 28 1926</p> <p>Woke up soon after four with my eye shut tight and didn't get to sleep again before getting up time. Did the usual morning work and after dinner helped wash the car. We finished in goo time so Lou and I went to the river to pick up flowers and fern greens. Came back around by the other house to get some apple blossoms off the tree on the hill. Radio concert at night.</p> <p>Saturday 29</p> <p>My eye was better to-day. Mr. Gow came to shear the sheep and was here for dinner. Went to town at night and I had to attend a special meeting of the directors of the U.F.Y.P.O about having the play in Mr. Lee's barn, which lasted until 10.30. Cousin Eva and Melville came home with us and it was midnight before we got to bed.</p> <p>Sunday 30</p> <p>Didn't get up so very early and had an audience while I milked etc. Orville Bond came over after their cow. We all went to Aunt Josie's for dinner, leaving Cousin Eva and Melville here. {Saw?} Carl and Gertie once more. Rainy at night and both Ernie and Jack phoned but didn't come.</p> <p>May Monday 31 1926</p> <p>Cousin Melville walked to work and Lou and I took Cousin Eva home about mail time I got a letter from Alberta and mother and I got an invitation to an {all?} "Home" at Crombries'. The Sinclair's were out for a few minutes after supper and doon after they had gone Ernie came and took me for a drive , the first behind the grey horse. A lovely warm night with some lightning.</p> <p>June Tuesday 1</p> <p>Papa didn't get me up very early so I had the fun of teaching the new calf how to drink. Six cows to milk now. It rained some during the day. Mr. Lishman has cut down all the old cherry tree on the side-road, they had most of it down when I went for the mail in the morning,</p> <p>Wednesday 2</p> <p>Drove mother to town in the morning and she gave me a good scare in the Dominion Store when she too a faint spell. Jack came at night and took Lou for a drive and he told her that he has a job at the creamery to drive one of their trucks.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Thursday 3 1926</p> <p>An awful cold day for June. Lou and I went after fern greens as soon as we finished the dinner dishes and got a basket full although most of them are up now. Listened to Radio for a little while after supper but went to bed at 9.</p> <p>Friday 4</p> <p>Not quite so cold but not very hot. Phone out of order, one wire is down, which I found out when I went for the mail. Lou, Dan and I went to Mr. Lee's at night to see the play, "The Path Across the Hill", put on by the Belthel young folks. Had my first experience selling in a booth. Waited for our dishes after, got a feed and took Ernie and Andrew Telfer to the end of the Galt road.</p> <p>Saturday 5</p> <p>Was up early and did the usual Saturday's work. Had the pleasure of finding the perfect Luna Moth and carrying it to the house on my finger to show the rest. The whole family went to town at night. Walked up to meet Lou and Eleanor and Cousin Melville was with them. Saw Eleanor's new {illegible}.</p> <p>June Sunday 6 1926</p> <p>Went to Church in the morning with Dan and papa and when we came home the Cunningham's were here. They had dinner and spent the afternoon with us. Ernie arrived as I was finishing the dinner dishes and we had a quiet time as it was raining out so we couldn't go for a walk. Cleared at night so Lou took a picture even if it was late. Ernie and I went for a drive after. A cool night but one wonderful time and the first --?</p> <p>Monday 7</p> <p>Woke up at day-break and didn't get to sleep again on account of thinking about last night. Wash-day and in the afternoon I scrubbed a couple of floors then before milking time Lou and I went for a last lot of greens. Some excitement when Griggly killed a snake. Had some more rain towards night. To bed in good time 9.10.</p> <p>Tuesday 8</p> <p>Rain again at intervals. The phone is in {illegible} {once?} more, they fixed it in the afternoon. Lou, Dan and I went to Mr. Tennant's recital at night. Both Irene and Donny played, also Phyllis Simmons. Harold Wheeler and Lylla Foulds {illegible} {Phyllis'?} piece was "Where My Caravan Has Rested"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Wednesday 9 1926</p> <p>To town with Lou in the morning but back so early I had to walk out for the mail. Mr. and Mrs. Webster and Forrest came in the afternoon. Jack took Lou and I to the show where we met Ernie. The picture was the Prince's trip to south Africa so it was good but rather long. Ernie brought me home after and he gave me a dandy picture (Enlarged) of his {team?} and his diary to read, then.... to bed for me.</p> <p>Thursday 10</p> <p>A beautiful June day and we left for Guelph about ten, got Eleanor in town and were to the College by noon. Had lunch then walked till the rest were nearly done for. Some surprise when we all were weighed and I went only 129 lbs. Home in good time and Mr. Elmes, Dorothy with the baby called just as I was going to milk. Am still raving over the picture Ernie gave me, it's a peach.</p> <p>Friday 11</p> <p>Did the usual weekly dusting and cleaning in the morning, hung up my new picture, then washed the dining-room windows as I didn't have to go for the mail, Papa took the wool down. Lou and I spent the afternoon at out old job of spudding thistles and at night Webster's came in so we met Bernie's man ____ calls him. Finished Ernie's diary.</p> <p>June Saturday 12 1926</p> <p>It was raining when we got up but cleared up later and was real warm. I helped do the baking in the morning and after dinner cut the back lawns. Marjorie McCrow phoned while I was cutting them and she went to town with us at night. Eleanor was down but soon left for home with Bill Morrison. Had a good time in the car then in the ice cream parlour when the boys took Lou and I.</p> <p>Sunday 13</p> <p>Mother, Lou, Dan and I went to Church in the morning and I was terribly disappointed when I had to refuse an invitation to a picnic dinner at Bendemere because we were going to Mrs. Crombrie's after dinner. Spent a pleasant afternoon, mostly walking, with {Budg Ted?} and Mab. Home late, helped with the milking and finished the most wonderful week by going for a drive with Ernie.</p> <p>Monday 14</p> <p>A nasty rainy day with thunder towards night but what does weather matter when one is happy!</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Tuesday 15 1926</p> <p>The phone rang "one" soon after six. Guess they were seeing if Harry Hough was up yet as he was supposed to be married to-day. Lou and I spent a lovely afternoon in the oat-field cutting down thistles, etc. and we finished the competition piece.</p> <p>Wednesday 16</p> <p>To town with the cream and back before ten. Lou and I were spudding thistles again in the afternoon and they were more numerous to-day. The whole family spent the evening at Elanor's. Her Aunt and Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong were there besides Margaret, Jack and Ernie. Played "500", had lunch, then some nice dances with Ernie to the music of the new piano.</p> <p>Thursday 17</p> <p>Thistles again but it started to rain about 4 o'clock so we beat it for the house and then it stopped. Had some more rain after supper though. Lou and I went to look for a turkey's nest, found it and just nicely got in the house when the rain came down. To bed at 10 to 9.</p> <p>June Friday 18 1926</p> <p>Drove mother and papa to Mrs. Bauslaugh's funeral in the afternoon and didn't get home until milking-time. We kids attended the U.F.Y.P.O meeting at night and took Marjorie and Bob McCrow and Marie Taylor with us. Marjorie had to sing and Mr. Butcher gave us a talk. Had some fun coming home with the bunch. Was in bed by 11.25.</p> <p>Saturday 19</p> <p>Did the usual Saturday work, baking, dusting, etc. and wrote a letter to Helen Milne. Lou, mother, Dan and I went to town at night and Jack and Ernie took Lou and I to the Show to see Harold Lloyd in "For Heaven's Sake." Had several good laughs and were out by 10.15, then enjoyed a Guernsey milk shake each and home at 11.</p> <p>Sunday 20</p> <p>Was to Church in the morning and heard one good sermon preached by J. M. Finlay of London, also some good music as it was Sunday School Anniversary. We were down to {Peel's?} for the afternoon when we got {him?} I did the worst job I hope I ever have to do.Mr. and Mrs. {Acstea?} Buck spent the evening with us, also Jack and Ernie.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Monday 21 1926</p> <p>The first day of summer and quite warm, also the longest day of the year and it certainly was for me or so its seemed to be for "Katie" meant more to me than the rest. Picked the first wild rose when I went for the mail. In the afternoon Lou and I finished going through the oats once.</p> <p>Tuesday 22</p> <p>Woke up at 5.20 but went back to sleep and when mother came up I was dreaming about someone. (I wonder who?) Drove the family, except Dan to Brantford in the afternoon. Cousin Eva and Uncle Tom went with us, then we brought Uncle Tom home with us after. Heard a good radio concert so didn't go to bed until 10 o'clock.</p> <p>Wednesday 23</p> <p>I had company when I went for the mail, the three Pifher boys, their dog, and Vivian McCrow. It was rather stormy in the afternoon so we couldn't go to the oat-field. Picked the first lot of strawberries and had {illegible} for supper. Was to bed by 9.30.</p> <p>June Thursday 24 1926</p> <p>Lou and I went to town with some mushrooms just before dinner-time. In the afternoon we started through the oats again and found more thistles. Jack took Lou to the Mission Garden Party and Dan and I went along. Not much of a programme but I had a good time as Ernie was there. Came home to find Cousin Jim and Josie, Irene, Carl and Gertie all here so didn't get to bed early.</p> <p>Friday 25</p> <p>We did some more spudding in the afternoon but before we came up waded across the river and found some orchids, two lady slippers and some moccasins, I guess they would be. Lou, Dan and I were to a shower for Harry Hough and the new wife at night. I danced only 4 dances but that was enough, some record for me. Ernie was there until after lunch and we didn't get home till 3.10</p> <p>Saturday 26</p> <p>Received a phone call from Aunt Clara and she, Jess and Uncle Tom came for supper then went to town with us at night. I had to attened a committee meeting for a little while {name missing?} Brought Eleanor, Cousin Eva and Melville out so there was {just?} 12 here all night. We four girls slept in one room but soon went to sleep as we were all tired.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Sunday 27 1926</p> <p>Six of us went to Church, which was held in the Congregation Church. Had some ride home in the back seat. After dinner, Jack and Ernie came so we went for a walk and took some pictures. Aunt Clara was sick all day so they went home early. After the supper dishes were done, Ernie walked them, the 7 of us had a ride in Jack's Ford, then Dan drove the folks to town and I met them at Eleanor's after a nice ride behind "Dolly".</p> <p>Monday 28</p> <p>Wash day and in the afternoon, Lou and I picked strawberries. We all went over to Cousin Myrtle's for supper as Mildred starts her job in the Brantford Hospital on Thursday. Had some fun playing croquet then crokinole. To bed at midnight.</p> <p>Tuesday 29</p> <p>It was one lovely warn morning but stormy towards night. Picked some more strawberries and I canned a few. Was rather sleepy after the late hours we've been keeping so retired soon after nine.</p> <p>June Wednesday 30 1926</p> <p>Lou and I were to town in the morning with the cream then at noon I went with Dan up to Mr. Cockrane's after some buckwheat. Heard a dandy radio concert at night, the first one in ages on account of so many storms. Ernie phoned about the plans to-morrow and then I went to bed, so broke the record of seeing the months end and begin.</p> <p>July Thursday 1</p> <p>One perfect first of July, weather and everything. Mr. and Mrs. Elmes were out in the afternoon around 4, Ernie came. He brought me the grandest box of chocolates. We went for a long walk and got the cows, then he helped me milk. Up to his mother's for supper, which we had on the verandah and I enjoyed immensely. A wonderful ride home after, with Ernie, and memories of a year ago when he took me to the Garden Party at Shower's Corners.</p> <p>Friday 2</p> <p>A busy day after the holiday. The haying has started and I drove the horses which they unloaded _____. Took Marie Taylor and Elizabeth Telfer with us to the U.F.Y.P.O meeting where I acted the part of "burn pianist." After the business part they had a {illegible} match, the first one for me in years.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Saturday 3 1926</p> <p>Did the usual Saturday baking and cleaning besides picking and canning berries. Aunt Clara phoned at noon that Cousin Fred Johnson died this morning. To town at night and left Uncle Tom. Elanor and Cousin Melville went down with us but I was too sleepy to have much fun.</p> <p>Sunday 4</p> <p>We all went to Church and heard a new minister then I went to Depew's for dinner and spent the after-noon with Mary. Had some feed of strawberries. Arrived home after supper but in time to help milk. Ernie came at night and brought Jennie, also the dearest little kitten, "Polly". Opened July 1st box and they surely are good. To bed at 12 o'clock.</p> <p>Monday 5</p> <p>Drove the horses on the hay-fork several times in the morning and also drove them while papa put on a load after supper for the first time in ages. Had some fun with the new kitten, poor "Buzz" was scared of it.</p> <p>July Tuesday 6 1926</p> <p>Woke up when mother held "Polly" by my face as I never heard her come up the stairs. We all went to cousin Fred's funeral in the afternoon, the first {Masonis?} one I ever attended. Saw Murray, Gladys Keefer for the first time since they were here years ago. Cousin Nellie, also Margaret, Bob and Uncle Tom came up, too.</p> <p>Wednesday 7</p> <p>I drove mother to town in the morning and although we didn't get home till almost eleven, the mail wasn't there so I had to walk out for it. Jack came and took Lou to a Garden Party at night. I went to bed at 10.15 and slept until I heard the car at 5 to 12, when Lou got home.</p> <p>Thursday 8</p> <p>A real hot day at last. I had to help the men by driving the horses on the hay-fork but a lot of time wasted as the fork wasn't working right. Spent a lovely evening on the verandah, playing with "Polly" and trying to {illegible} stayed up until 10.35 to finish "The__</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Friday 9 1926</p> <p>A busy day for me between driving the horses and housework. We even worked after hours at night but finished the one hay-field. Some excitement trying to rescue a baby robin from a squirrel in one of the big maple trees. Was in bed before half-past nine but a storm came up at 10.15 and woke me up. Mother was still up so brought "Polly" up to us. Some fun them.</p> <p>Saturday 10</p> <p>Woke up about 4 to put the windows down for it was raining again but didn't get up for a couple of hours. A wet day and colder at night when we went to town. Had a load coming up the hill, as we took Eleanor, Cousin Melville and Eva Home. Heard that Ernie went to the hospital to help out in a transfusion of blood case, instead of Melbourne last week.</p> <p>Sunday 11</p> <p>We all went to Cunningham's for dinner and in the afternoon went for a long walk. Had another feed of strawberries as we stayed for supper too. It was late by the time we got home and finished the work. Ernie and Roscoe spent the evening {end of the page cut off}</p> <p>July Monday 12 1926</p> <p>Rushed out before finishing breakfast drinks to pick strawberries before the rain. Clear again late in the day. It was Ernie's 21st birthday and I had the pleasure of spending part of it with him as we were to a reception given in the Church for Mr. Wilson and his family. Had some fun eating lunch when we were beside Mr. and Mrs. A. Taylor.</p> <p>Tuesday 13</p> <p>A lovely day but not very warm. I had a nice walk for the mail in the morning, took Polly with me for the first time and the birds were singing all the way. I wonder if they are the same ones which used to sing last year. Lou and I went through the oat-field for barley in the afternoon and finished it for one more year.</p> <p>Wednesday 14</p> <p>To town in the morning with mother and saw Ernie in the yellow wagon. The mail wasn't there when we came home so I had my usual walk after it and Polly went too. Our little {baute pallet?} nearly died on account of her first egg being {shelled?} but saved her by breaking it. Some operation!</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Thursday 15 1926</p> <p>A nice summer day and not very hot. I spent most of the morning canning cherries and after dinner had to help with the hay. Mrs. Crombie and Budge brought a couple of pictures taken the Sunday we were there and stayed till about 7. Jack was here in the evening for a few minutes, then he and Lou went for a drive to bed at 10.45</p> <p>Friday 16</p> <p>Another perfect day. Didn't have to go all the ay to the mail-box for once as Mrs. Pifher had been out and was bringing ours too. Helped with the hay in the afternoon and also after I milked.</p> <p>Saturday 17</p> <p>Heard the alarm-clock in Dan's room at 5.10 then promptly went to sleep again but got up at 15 minutes to 6. Finished getting in the hay that was cut at noon and a storm came up after dinner. To town at night Cousin Bertha was in the car for a while and we saw {Heather?} and Frances Munn. Brought Mary N. home with us.</p> <p>July Sunday 18 1926</p> <p>We all, except papa, went to Church in the morning and Dan joined. It also was the first time for Lou and I to lake Sacrament. Got a surprise when we went in and Ernie was there too. He came at night and brought Uncle Tom Birley then he took me up home for awhile. When we got back Jack and Lou had taken Mary home. When we got back Jack and Lou had taken Mary home. An attempted hold-up in front of Cochrane's on our way down but we got through alright Ernie gave me another picture, all framed, and seemly real pretty</p> <p>Monday 19</p> <p>Wakened at 3 by an awful thumping sound which {proved?} to be a mouse in the trap. Gave it to Polly then to bed again. {illegible} in a busy morning, for Lou and I had to go to town besides picking cherries, canning the berries, Jack brought and baking a cake. We all went to the barn-raising at Mr. Syayles' in the afternoon. I helped by cutting up potatoes for salad then had an interesting time watching.</p> <p><br /> Tuesday 20</p> <p>Drove the horses on the hay-fork in the morning and after dinner, went through the other piece of oats for barley, then I helped pick cherries till milking time. Mother and papa wanted to {call?} at Seatt's in the evening time. Mr. {illegible} bull, who died Sunday night so we all drove in then {illegible} the evening at Cousin Fred Barkers!</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Wednsday 21 1926</p> <p>Was to town with Lou in the morning, came home and canned nearly a basket of cherries, then went for the mail. Some hot day for Mrs. Turnbell's funeral and I drove for the first time in a funeral procession. Stopped at Burrell's a few minutes on our way home. Had the pleasure of going to the canning Garden Party with Ernie and Mr. and Mrs. Birley. A good programme and a dandy time. Home at 12.</p> <p>Thursday 22</p> <p>Had some showers to-day and the weather was much cooler. The Crombie family were here for supper and we went for a long walk as they wanted to se the other house where they lived for awhile.</p> <p>Friday 23</p> <p>Was greeted by a {skunk?} when I went to the barn to milk in the morning but it was in a trap. Drove to town with a letter for papa and took Mrs.Pifher with {marjust?} before dinner. Warren Maggie and Betty were here in the evening after {eleven?}</p> <p>July Saturday 24 1926</p> <p>Did the usual Saturday's work and finished my partof the haying. Cousin Melville came ou after 5 to do some shingling then went back to town with us at night. Ernie was down for the first time in a long while.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Tuesday 27 1926</p> <p>Picked cherries most of the day. Didn't go for the mail till after 12 but had company and Harold and Vivian on the way out, and Harold coming back. Went with Margaret and Jack to a barn dance at Mr. Sayle's at night and had a good time in spite of the music, thanks to Ernie.</p> <p>Wednesday 28</p> <p>Had some rain during the day but Lou and I got to town with out load of fruit. In the afternoon, The Sinclair's came out for cherries. Then stayed for supper, and Marcus Adeney was here after eggs and thinks married life is the only thing! Received letters from both Jess and Helen about coming up.</p> <p>Thursday 29</p> <p>Lou and I had to go to town about noon with some mushrooms. Phoned to all the Keglane bunch to let then know where the meeting is to be held to-morrow night. Picked cherries all afternoon and Mrs. Weber and Martin came down in the evening after {supper?}. Did the supper dishes after they left and to bed {at 12.50?}.</p> <p><br /> July Friday 30 1926</p> <p>Picked cherries all morning then to town again about noon with Lou. Canned some sour cherries in the afternoon and picked a few black currants. The three of us went to the U.F.Y.P.O meeting which was held at Carr's and took Bob, Bill, Marie and Elizabeth. It was mostly contests. The boys provided lunch, ice cream and cake and the waiters were very funny.</p> <p>Saturday 31</p> <p>A busy day. Received a letter from Ruth saying that Bert was real sick. To Town at night and saw all the gang, Marjorie is home, then Jess and bob showed up and came home with us. After midnight before we got to bd so saw the end of July.</p> <p>August Sunday 1</p> <p>Jess, Lou, Bob, Dan and I went to Church and were late. Pain after but we went to the picnic at Bendemere with Mrs. Buck and the bunch. Lots of fun, especially when Ernie too Ethel, Eileen and myself for a boat ride. The second one for me. A heavy rain at night so all were to bed early. {Jokey Eishman?}.stayed all night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Monday 2 1926</p> <p>Drove Lou and Jess as far as Eleanor's where we watched the parade put on for Civic Holiday. Walked as far as the old Fair Grounds and saw it again then came on home. In the afternoon, the bunch of young folks from Mrs. Buck's called in their way home from the races, Alice Harley was with them. Melbourne took Jess to the strict dance at night and Bob went home. I have a bad cold.</p> <p>Tuesday 3</p> <p>Felt better to-day. Canned cherries and raspberries and picked cherries for Town to-morrow. Finished the last piece of cake for supper then had to scurry around and make another after, when Helen Depew phoned that she and Ken {Brother?} With Elais Steele, our cousin from the West, were coming. Spent rather a quiet evening and to bed at 12.45.</p> <p>Wednesday 4</p> <p>Jess and I went to town with the cream in the morning, then I picked some cherries and had a call from Mr. Smoke while I was doing it, asking for votes. Picked cherries all afternoon, with the help of Polly part of the time.</p> <p>August Thursday 5 1926</p> <p>A rainy morning but it cleared by noon, so mother, Jess, Lou and I took the fruit to town. Saw Cousin Bertha and called in there on the way home. Had to attend a meeting of the directors of the U.F.Y.P.O. at Mrs. Kelly's and Ernie came and went with me. Drew up programmes for the rest of the year. Had a nice drive home, Ernie ran the car part of the way.</p> <p>Friday 6</p> <p>Received word in the mail that Aunt Ruby, Eltyh and Jack are coming Sunday. Jess and I went to the river in the afternoon for a swim, the first on for me this year and I surely enjoyed it. A storm at night, so we couldn't go out to Wishart's.</p> <p>Saturday 7</p> <p>Put in the morning, picking and canning fruit, also baking some and did the dusting in the afternoon also cut Lou's hair. Went to town at night and saw Eleanor with Alberta and Pete. Some fun in the car with 4 in the back seat and Jess and Robert in the front {then?} the bunch went and had some {?} and ice-cream.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Sunday 8 1926</p> <p>Jess, Dan and I went to the station to meet Ethyl and Jack, then the four of us attended Church. Just {8?} for dinner {illegible} in the afternoon. Bob, Cousin Mary Johnson, Jimmy Peterson, the Sticklands, Eleanor, Alberta, Pete and Cousin Melville, Jack and Ernie came at different times making 19 for supper. Had some ride after the milking was done in Jack's car to Brantford and back to Bendemere. The {?} folks left after we got home but the driver didn't seem to be in a hurry.</p> <p>Monday 9</p> <p>Mr. Pifher and his father were over in the afternoon helping the men draw in the wheat so I didn't have to. Lou, Ethyl and I picked cherries instead. Went to bed in good time {illegible} at night.</p> <p>Tuesday 10</p> <p>Canned raspberries in the morning and went for the mail with Jack. After dinner, I had the fun of dyeing a dress, also I made out the entries for Fronts Exhibition. We kids got Eleanor and Cousin Melville and spent the evening with the {illigeble} Raced a storm home and though bed at {illegible}</p> <p>August Wednesday 11 1926</p> <p>A flat tire when I went to the barn in the morning but had it fixed when we took the {illegible} down. The Webster's came in the afternoon but Lou and I left about 4 with Jack and Ernie, had supper at Ernie's Uncle Art's then the 6 of us went to the Garden Party at Zenda. A ball game, first and a wonderful programme after {girn?} by a band, Shea's Orchestra and 17 performers. A sleepy but wonderful ride home and got in at a quarter to 3.</p> <p><br /> Thursday 12</p> <p>A rainy morning so there was no fruit to pick except a few raspberries. Jack walked out with me to get the mail there was a note from his mother saying she would be here on Sunday for a few hours. Had several dances with Lou and Ethyl before we started the supper dishes. Got to bed a few minutes before ten.</p> <p>Friday 13</p> <p>Picked cherries all morning until time to go for the mail and Ethyl and I took them to town in the afternoon. We kids all went to the U.F.Y.P.O. meeting at Mr. Buck's at night and passed an accident on the way.</p> <p>Had a real nice time listening to the boys programmes. {illegible} {serving?} the mob then several swell dances with Ernie.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Saturday 14 1926</p> <p>Had the usual Saturday work to do and went for the mail alone at noon. Bob name up in the afternoon and when we went to town at night, he took Ethyl to Mohawk to dance. Eleanor left for Toronto and Marjorie came home for her holiday so saw her for a little while.</p> <p>Sunday 15</p> <p>We 5 kids went to Church and Aunt Ruby, also Mr. Mr. Snell and Mrs. Cooper had come when we got home. They were here until about 5 o'clock. Had supper early then did the milking. Ethyl and Bob went off for a drive so when the boys came Lou and I went with them. Ernie and I drove around "The Hoch" for the first time in a long while and I was in at 10.45.</p> <p>Monday 16</p> <p>Ethyl went with me to get the mail and I received a card from Alberta, also a letter from Helen, saying she would come on the 28th. Rather a stormy afternoon and spent it mending while being entertained by Jack telling me all the Temes he had at school. All sleepy at night so retired at 9 o'clock.</p> <p>August Tuesday 17 1926</p> <p>Awake at 5.30 but didn't get up until I heard mother. Ethyl went with me again for thr mail in the morning. A rainy afternoon so couldn't pick fruit. Mended stockings instead. After supper, Ethyl and I had several dances to photograph music, then read some and to bed in good time.</p> <p>Wednesday 18</p> <p>Ethyl and Jack went with me to town in the morning. Too early for the mail so I walked out for it at noon of the picking a basket of cherries. Real cold but Jack and I went in the river after dinner and Ethyl paddled. Had a nice time at night when Melbourne came down and Ernie brought Jennie, playing "I Doubt It" and dancing. Ira Elmes was supposed to be married at noon.</p> <p>Thursday 19</p> <p>Had to deliver a basket of cherries so Ethyl and I took them down in the morning. Saw Ernie in the milk-wagon, also Melbourne at Taylor's, his 17th birthday to-day. The Telfer's, also Scott Turnbill came over in the afternoon and were here for supper. Lou and Ethyl had gone to bed about 9 and i was going when Gordon Webster and Vera landed in with some new Radio batteries.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Friday 20 1926</p> <p>A cloudy, cold day. Dan and papa were over to Mr. Pifher's drawing in oats all day so I had the fun of doing all the milking morning and night. Picked some cherries in the afternoon. Jack C. came to take Lou to a Garden Party at night so Ethyl and I went along. Laughed all the way there, then Mr. Bowan got up and sang a laughing piece to make matters worse. Rain and pelted peanuts all the way home.</p> <p>Saturday 21</p> <p>Still raining when I got up but stopped later. Lou and I drove Ethyl and Jack to the station right after dinner. Eleanor came down while we were waiting for the train so we brought her home with us for supper. She helped me do some of the dusting. Went in to town at night but the weather was rather stormy so we came home early. Saw Ernie for a few minutes.</p> <p>Sunday 22 A lovely day for a change. Lou wasn't feeling very good in the morning so we didn't go to church. Finished the milking at night then Ernie came for me with the bunch in Alice's car and we had a dandy supper in the lawn. Six of us went for a moonlight walk after, then a drive, had some ice cream and saw Ernie home. I got in just ahead of Lou.</p> <p><br /> August Monday 23 1926</p> <p>The usual Monday morning work and in the afternoon, managed to go over the berry patch in spite of the stormy weather. Lou and I broke the record lately and went off to bed at 8.20.</p> <p>Tuesday 24</p> <p>Lou and I went to town in the morning and brought Aunt Marie and Cousin Bertha home with us. Made some ice-cream then spent the rest of the afternoon down by the river. Alice and the gang called for me at night then we went down for Ernie and I had a wonderful time dancing at Mohawk Park until 12 o'clock. Got home at 1.15 after a nice drive with Ernie and I in the from seat so far as {Bondemme?}.</p> <p>Wednesday 25</p> <p>I had the job of tying up the wool and grain for Toronto Fair and we sent it off when Lou, mother and I went down to take Aunt Marie and Cousin Bertha home. Drove to Brantford and {illegible} before we left them as they hadn't been there for {years?} they seemed to enjoy it immensely.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Thursday 26 1926</p> <p>Lou and I had to go to town again with some cows for Mr. Munn. Got home too early for the mail so had my usual walk after it. All the Munn family, Mrs. Garner and the Sinclair's came ot for the evening and Gordon Webster and "Vid" landed in too orbit a new tranformer for the radio. Danced a little an some fun when we kids ate lunch in the kitchen. Hopped into bed at 12.30.</p> <p>Friday 27</p> <p>Had company out to the mail-box and back when Harlod and Kenneth Pilfer, also their dog went with me. Helped mow away a loat of oats after dinner, only the seond one I have had to help with this year. The whole family attended the U.F.Y.P.O meeting at Mrs. Mcrow's when Mr. Nixon and Mr. Davidson spoke. Just 10 o'clock when we got to bed.</p> <p>Saturday 28</p> <p>Helped do the baking and went for thr mail in the morning and met Helen at the station about 4 o'clock. Called at Eleanor's and I had the honour of eating the first piece of her first pie. We all went to town at night, Cousin Melville too.I was out for the afternoon. Ernie treated me to a milkshake when the six of us went to the "creamery".</p> <p>August Sunday 29 1926</p> <p>Dan's Birthday. He is 19. Jack and the family came for Lou to go to the Fall's just before Helen, Dan, papa and I went to Church. Drove over to Mr. Vernon in the afternoon but came home in good time and as I was getting ready to milk Harvey Hunt and Lawrence Fowler called in. Some joke when the call lasted until Helen, Dan and I had been up to to Mr. Bucks for supper and got home again. Alice and Helen C. had pre-pared it as Mr. and Mrs. Buck didn't get home until we were eating.</p> <p>Monday 30 Woke up at 1 o'clock when Lou arrived home after her trip. Blue Monday, water system out of order so couldn't do the washing, but the weather was perfect. The Depew's came at night, just as I was changing after milking, then we had to eat supper in front of them. Played cards after though, one game called "Truth" which was a little too much.</p> <p>Tuesday 31</p> <p>Helen and I were to town with the cream and some corn in the morning. Saw Ernie working hard and at noon he phoned about going to the show to-morrow night. We girls went for a walk in the afternoon. {Finished ?} getting stung to swipe some supper.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Wednesday 1 1926</p> <p>Was getting ready to take Helen to the station when her aunt phoned and said she could stay until to-morrow. I had to help get the chickens coops ready to go to Toronto, in the afternoon Carl and Melbourne called for me at night, then Ernie met us in town and we saw the musical show pu on by the Eckardts I enjoyed it immensely, also the drive home after with Ernie as far as Bendemere. {Deans?} Cockran's wedding.</p> <p>Thursday 2</p> <p>Lou and I took Helen to the station and saw her off then had the car looked over, tires pumped up etc. {cut-off} we go to Toronto next week. Saw "somebody" driving Dolly on the milk wagon. Jack came and took Lou for a drive at night and I went to be as soon as I finished the supper dishes but that was 9 o'clock.</p> <p>Friday 3</p> <p>Was awake when "Polly" came up the stairs with mother to call me. Did the usual work and at night, Ernie called with Jimmy and they went with Dan and I to a corn roast at Mrs. Buck's. A cold night for games outside but I had a good time, also good feed and night drive home {illegible and cutoff}</p> <p>September Saturday 4 1926</p> <p>A nasty, wet day so we didn't wait until night to go to town. Called for Eleanor and she went with me to take Lou to Mary's to stay the week-end. Came back and I accompanied Eleanor while she did some shopping, then I met mother and we had to hurry home. Dan was threshing at McCrow's so there was only 3 of us for supper.</p> <p>Sunday 5</p> <p>Some more rain so none of us went to Church. Ernie phoned in the afternoon to see if I would go up home with him for supper as Ethyl Lackey, her sister and Mr Goft were there. He came for me in the Ford with Bob and the two girls. Spent a nice evening with them all and had a never-to-be-forgotten ride home behind Dolly, which turned out to have an unexpected but Oh! a happy ending.</p> <p>Monday 6</p> <p>I didn't get so very much sleep, was too happy, I guess. Up in good time for Lou and I had to get the apples ready for Toronto and take them to the Express office. Spent the afternoon getting things ready for the trip to-morrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Tuesday 7 1926</p> <p>Up at 3.30 and the work done so we were able to leave soon after five. Warren drove all the way and we certainly had one fine day, the weather was perfect. Got a nice lot of prizes on the pultry and 2 seconds and a third on the apples. Jack was with Lou most of the time, then she stayed with him to see the night performance and we left at 5 and were home at 8. Lou didn't arrive until after 3.</p> <p><br /> Wednesday 8</p> <p>Lou and I went to the station with the cream in the morning. Received a letter from Jess in the mail saying that she, her mother and Margaret are sailing for England on the 24th. Had a phone call from Ernie at noon and he expects he will be able to go to London with us next week. Was feeling too good I guess, for I had to twist my ankle when I went for the cows.</p> <p><br /> Thursday 9</p> <p>A rainy day, clearing at night but cold. Spent the day, hopping around, Dan went for the mail at noon and brough Lou and I invitations to Mary App's on the 17th to a dance. To bed at 9.</p> <p>September Friday 10 1926</p> <p>Lou and I shipped the grain and wool to London in the morning. Mr and Mrs Webster were here for a few minutes in the afternoon and she was telling us all about the plans for Florence's wedding. We three kids went to a dance at Mr. Cockrane's at night given in honour of the newly-married pair. Had a good time in spite of my foot but missed Ernie.</p> <p>Saturday 11</p> <p>Lou's 23rd birthday and the weather was perfect. Had callers in the afternoon, Bob and Dorothy McCrow and their grandfather. Lou, mother and I went to Brantford after supper to a shower for Florence Webster who is to be married on Monday and had a good laugh when Burnice started being funny, some experience on the road home with a {dreemke?} and his car.</p> <p>Sunday 12</p> <p>Lou and I represented the family at Church in the morning and heard a splendid sermon on "Prayer". The Websters called in the afternoon but were not here long. Ernie came at night and we had the most wonderful drive yet, up to his place for clothes then around "the block" once more, A perfect evening after on long time without him.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Monday 13 1926</p> <p><br /> Received a letter from Jess saying she would be up on Friday night. In the afternoon Lou and I took some plums down and had the bumps taken out of the fender of the car.</p> <p>Tuesday 14</p> <p>One perfect day for our trip to London Fair. Ernie went with us and we all stopped at the school to vote, Ernie's first one. Had lunch first of all when we got to London, Ernie and I hunted up the things we had shown. Walked through the cattle and horse stables and Ernie took me on the Scenic Railway-some joke- on The Sea Play which was thrilling for me. Saw the afternoon performance on the grand-stand then home. Ernie helped milk and we listened to catcher returns while eating supper.</p> <p><br /> Wednesday 15</p> <p>Lou and I went to town with the cream in the morning and it started to rain before we got home. I wrote a letter to Helen after dinner. According to the paper, the Liberal Government got in but Smoke won over Davidson here.</p> <p><br /> September Thursday 16 1926</p> <p>Some more rain again but it cleared in the afternoon so I could pick some plums. Made out the entries for Paris Fair and there was just 81. Went for the cows at night for the first time in ages.</p> <p>Friday 17</p> <p>Three men were here from Stratford to buy some sheep and stayed for dinner. Then the Numan boys came in the afternon and brought some more. At night, Dan went to the corn-roast and Jack came for Lou and I then took Ernie, Cousin Melville and Eleanor to a party at Mary App's. Not many there but I had one wonderful time and drive home in the mist afterwards. Some excietment when the other pair in the back seat thought we were lost. Got in at 2.15.</p> <p>Saturday 18</p> <p>Helped do the baking and did the usual cleaning and dusting. Went to town at night, saw Mildred and walked up the hill with her, and came home early as it was misty again.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Sunday 19 1926</p> <p>Went to church in the morning and had to go nearly to the front. Coming home, we met Aunt Clara, Uncle Tom, Jess and her friend Kay Stoddart on the way here. Mr. and Mrs. Buck were here in the afternoon, also the two girls and Melboune, who stayed for supper then drove up home with Ernie and I. A lovel, warm moon-light night so we went for a long drive after a got home at 11.20 just as Jack was leaving. Drove "Queen" instead of Dolly.</p> <p>Monday 20</p> <p>Spent a busy day getting things ready for the Fair to-morrow but for once were through in fair times at night for we were in bed by ten.</p> <p>Tuesday 21</p> <p>Lou and I took the load of fruit, grain, etc. To the Show and had things placed early for once, then had to go down to the Express offices after the grain from London. Lou stayed home at night to entertain Jack but the rest of us went to the show and took Marjorie McCrow with us. Got a nice lot of prizes. To bed about 12.</p> <p>September Wednesday 22 1926</p> <p>Lou and I took the cream to the station in the morning, once home and had an early dinner, then we all went to the show. Ernie was helping then shows the Guernseys and we watched a couple of classes shown. Gathered the staff up and were home in good time so I did all the milking while Dan and papa made their second trip. Jack was here for supper. Lou, Dan, Eleanor and I ended the day at Mary looking at all her treasure. Were home at 11.10.</p> <p>Thursday 23</p> <p>A misty wet day and a dull afternoon to look over fruit for the show at Galt to-morrow. Finished in goof time and got to bed real early.</p> <p>Friday 24</p> <p>Went to Galt with our load and had things placed in good time. Some fun trying to put up an artistic collection of fruit standing in a chair. Dan and papa came home with Lou and I in the Dodge. Rain all afternoon and I did some baking. Aunt Clara, Jess and Margaret were supposed to sail for England to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Saturday 25 1926</p> <p>A rainy day for Galt Fair. We all went though and got a fine lot of prizes, even a first on our "artistic collection". Jack came up in the afternoon and helped us load up, then drove the car home for me while I played "gooseberry" in the front seat and watched one of the prettiest sunsets as the rain stopped when it was time to come home.</p> <p>Sunday 26</p> <p>A nice bright day but real cold, a frost last night. Mother, Lou, Dan and I went to church in the morning and heard a fine sermon on "three things we ought to know". Was there at night again with Ernie, Carl drove us down and back in the car. Rev. Simon Edwards preached. Got "Queen", then Ernie and I drove "around the block" and he came in for a few minutes when we arrived home. Gave me a letter from Karen to read {with?) with a couple of good pictures in it.</p> <p>Monday 27</p> <p>Finished the morning's work then Lou and I had to take a couple of pies to the booth at the School Fair. Delivered some pears at Eleanor's and Mrs. Edwards gave us our dinner. Spent the afternoon getting fruit ready for Drumbo Show.</p> <p>September Tuesday 28 1926</p> <p>Made two trips to Drumbo Show, had to take papa back with a pair of chicken's he forgot the second time. Had the honour of meeting Mr. Cosby from Smithville, who was to judge the poultry. In the afternoon, Lou and I had to go down with the car, as, mother phoned Mr. Bosworth about it in the morning, nothing much wrong but it takes the hills better now.</p> <p>Wednesday 29</p> <p>Lou and I took the cream to the station, then came home and got a bunch ready for Show and were at Drumbo by noon. Stuck in the mud for a few minutes so parked our car in another place. Some surprise when we saw Ernie back of us in Mr. Birley's truck, with a load of sheep on, so the afternoon wasn't a bit slow as I expected it was going to be. Mrs. Cunningham came so far as their place with us on the way home.</p> <p>Thursday 30</p> <p>A perfect autumn day. I picked and canned plums in the morning, also went for the mail and after I helped with the dinner dishes, picked 4 baskets of plums, then went at my old job of picking apples. Jack came at night so it was after midnight when we got to bed. In the Paris paper Effie Howard is married.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Friday 1 1926</p> <p>Never thought until I was doing the milking that we were awake again at the end of another month and the start of a new one. Heard some more news when Eleanor phoned, Wade Walter is married. Lou and I were to town in the morning with a load of plums and apples. Did some baking and dusting after dinner.</p> <p>Saturday 2 Rather dull and rainy looking in the morning but it cleared in the afternoon, so that it was perfect for Mary 's wedding at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Wishart phoned afterwards, wanting us to go out and see the flower, which we did and Eleanor went with us. Tasted the wedding-cake and had some ice-cream. Came back to town and saw Ernie for a few minutes.</p> <p>Sunday 3</p> <p>The whole family attended church in the morning as it was Communion service. Cousin Mrtyle and Will, Bessie, Harold and Uncle Tom had dinner with us and stayed until milking time. Lou went to the Presbyterian Church with Jack and Ernie came for me later with "Dolly" and we had one long, lovely drive and didn't get back until twelve.</p> <p>October Monday 4 1926</p> <p>Blue-birds for happiness and one was singing when I went out to milk first thing in the morning. A nice warm day but we got a storm before the day was over. Papa had trouble with his truck coming from town and Jack {came?} home with him to {fix?} it and on account of the rain he stayed all night.</p> <p>Tuesday 5</p> <p>For the first time in years I didn't go to Burford Fair with any fruit. Dan and papa took the grain and poultry over and managed to get there with it, although they were stopped on the road for a while. Had the pleasure of Polly's company to the mail-box and back. Sweet memories of a month ago.</p> <p>Wednesday 6</p> <p>Papa drove to town with me when I took the cream down and shipped some chickens to Bramp-ton. We all went over to Burford about dinner- time saw Ernie in town as we went through, and had a punk time all afternoon at the Fair. Late getting home at night and Mr. Churchill with his two {messages?} waiting for supper.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Thursday 7 1926</p> <p>Lou and I had a wild-goose chase to the station after Mr. J. Short as he didn't come to the train. Saw Ernie busy delivering milk, on Banfield Street. Just 16 men for dinner but the silo was filled in record time, as they were all in for supper again soon after four. Some rush in the afternoon getting things ready.</p> <p><br /> Friday 8</p> <p>A nice clear day but cold. Lou and I delivered some fruit in town about noon then I did the weekly cleaning up in the house and finished the afternoon picking apples. Mr. Wilson and his wife were here for supper Lou, Dan and I left right after for the U.F.Y.P.O. meeting which was held at Cousin {Myrtle's?}, Marie and Elizabeth went with us. A nice time and a couple of dances after, or should I say one, with Ernie.</p> <p>Saturday 9</p> <p>Read some more of Ernie's diary which he let me have last night. Cousin Melville came out at noon so helped pick apples in the afternoon. Mr. Kent and the youngsters were but after came {Snowe?} and later the man came from Kitchener who brought some apples 2 years ago so papa is going to let him have them this year. To town at night but came home early.</p> <p>October Sunday 10 1926</p> <p>Made a grand rush and went to Church before we went to Princeton for dinner at Mr. Hewitt's. Mr. and Mrs. Heas and their. little girl, Grace were there, also Tom Hewitt's little girl. Beatrice, Jack came after Lou to take her to Church at Richwood and Ernie drove up for his clothes then once more spent a most enjoyable evening, coming home to find the Ford parked.</p> <p>Monday 11</p> <p>A certain song kept going through my head all the time I was doing my work in the morning and it was "I Love You Truly." Lou and I had another trip to town after dinner when we shipped some Bantams to Norwich. Was going to bed in good time but didn't get there until after eleven as Mr. Prime and some fellow selling baskets landed in.</p> <p>Tuesday 12</p> <p>A real nice day and I spent the afternoon in the orchard. At night Jack came for the three of us and we went to Eleanor's to celebrate Cousin Melville's and my birthday, which is coming. Ernie arrived about 9.30 after practicing the play. {Illegible} time opening up parcels. Mice was on {atomic few?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Wednesday 13 1926</p> <p>Nearly gave "something" all away when Lou surprised me by asking if I knew what Ernie was going to give me for my birthday and I had the misfortune to blush. Mr. and Mrs. Webster, Forrest and Dorothy May. Edith's little girl, called at night after Lou and Dan were in bed.</p> <p>Thursday 14</p> <p>Mother went to town with me in the morning to see about Dan having an operation. Saw Ernie for a few minutes to talk to while mother was at the doctor's. Once more on Thursday, Oct. 14, I said Good-bye but this time it was to Dan when we left him at the hospital at 6.30. Did the milking when I came home and then listened to the Radio until 10.00 wondered if Dan were sleeping.</p> <p>Friday 15</p> <p>Mr. Munroe phoned as soon as the operation was over to say that Dan had come through it alright. Picked up potatoes after dinner, then mother, Lou and I went down to see him. Only stayed a few minutes as he was quite "dopey" yet. Jack came in the evening to see Lou.</p> <p>October Saturday 16 1926</p> <p>A nasty, wet day. Mother received a card from Aunt Clara, which was posted in Liverpool. Paid Dan a visit in the afternoon, then Lou and I got Eleanor and did the Saturday shopping while mother stayed at the hospital. Eleanor told us about another wedding, Edith Martin is going to marry Wilfred {Gurney?} this month.</p> <p>Sunday 17</p> <p>Took Marjorie McCrow to church with us and left mother at the hospital while we were there. Jack came in the afternoon and was here for supper, then he and Lou took another drive to see Dan again. Ernie was in {with?} him in the afternoon and came for me at night and we spent the evening at his place. Saw a certain birthday present coming home {illegible...} nice as the {given?}.</p> <p>Monday 18</p> <p>Rain again. Went for the mail about noon and there was a letter from Helen, also one for Dan from her. Mother, Lou and I spent part of the afternoon with him and he seemed a lot better, perhaps the letter had something to do with it.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Tuesday 19 1926</p> <p>Was down to see Dan in the afternoon and he was some pretty carnations to look at that Mrs. Webster brought him last night. Had the Websters and Warren, Maggie and Aunt Josie here in the evening after they visited Dan. Was more than pleased when Ernie phoned to let me know how he made out in the Brant County Plowing Match. He fot first and he also invited me to the feed {they?} are giving the actors after the play to-morrow.</p> <p>Wednesday 20</p> <p>Rain at frist then the forst snow-storm of the season. A {softer?} day and Harry Munn and {Marie?} Walter were supposed to be married in the afternoon. Lou and I had two trips to the Express Office in the morning, the second one, after Mr Nison who was here for dinner. I was terribly disappointed when we couldn't go at night to see the play Ernie was in so spent the evening burning up a certain bunch of letters.</p> <p>Thursday 21 We managed to get down to see Dan in the afternoon and he' begininng to want to come home. Dan, Lou and I recived letters from Jess, also some pictures of England. Ernie called up and he had come first in to-days match and was first for thr best crown, for the first time.</p> <p>October Friday 22 1926</p> <p>Rain, nothing but Rain! Didn't get down to see Dan, did some baking and dusting, etc. instead.</p> <p>Saturday 23</p> <p>A better day than we've had lately and we went to town in the afternoon. Lou and i did the shopping while mother was wirh Dan, then Eleanor and Lou and I spent some time with him before we had to go afte Cousin Melville. He and Elanor came out with us. Ernie phoned after supper and I had a chat with him while the rest were in the kitchen.</p> <p>Sunday 24</p> <p>Another dark, wet day as far as the weather was concerned but Ernie came for me early in the afternoon and we went with his folks up to Uncle Art's. Wore my birthday present but no one noticed it until we got home at night and Lou spied it when Ernie came in for a few minutes, One wonderful day for me.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Monday 25 1926</p> <p>Just 25 years ago at 8 o'clock in the morning I appeared on the scene, only it was a Thursday. Lou and mother had to have another look at "the ring" and mother never said a thing only asked what Ernie intended to do for a living. While I did the milking at night, I was composing a letter to Ernie but lost nerve when it came to writing it.</p> <p>Tuesday 26</p> <p>Drove papa up to Mr. Well's about noon to see the thresher there so didn't have to walk out for the mail. Managed to get down to see Dan in the afternoon and wore my ring for the second time but didn't have Ernie to put it on. Dan looked a lot better than he has for a long while.</p> <p>Wednesday 27</p> <p>Mrs. Adeney was in after eggs so I had a ride out to the mail-box. A lovely day for a change. Some run when I went for the cows at night after old "Nigger" and a heifer but with the help of Mr. Taylor and his father got them back in the pasture. Jack was here and spent the evening with {illegible}.</p> <p>October Thursday 28 1926</p> <p>Dan phoned from the hospital in morning. He was out in a chair. Went down to see him after dinner and took Mrs. Elmes and Cousin Bertha wit us. While there, Mr. Webster came in, then she came out home with us and Mr. Webster came after her at night with Bernice and Forrest. He mad the Radio work once more, and didn't it sound fine.</p> <p>Friday 29</p> <p>A real nice day and spent some of it getting ready for the Masquerade dance of the U.F.Y.P.O Club, held at Cochrane's. Ernie and Roscoe came after Lou and I and Ernie got 2nd at the N. Dumfries {Playing?} match. Some rare costumes at the dance and as it was my first masquerade party, I surely enjoyed it, especially the dances with Ernie. Also my first ride in the truck {illegible} in the front seat.</p> <p>Saturday 30</p> <p>More rain but mother and I managed to get down for Dan in the morning and brought him home once more. Duated in the afternoon with the aid ? of Polly. Have to use lamps at night but they are not so bad, especially when the Radio is working good as it was to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Sunday 31 1926</p> <p>Lou and I went to Church in the morning and heard a great sermon on "How God works in a round about way". Called at Eleanor's on the way home. Lou spent the afternoon at the Cunningham's and after she left, the Telfer family, Cousin Eva and Uncle Tom called. Ernie came later so I had company while I milked, Listened to Radio a little while after the dishes were done, Ernie helped me wipe them, then he took me for a drive, up home and "around the block". One wonderful ride with and perfect ending.</p> <p>November Monday 1</p> <p>Milked old "Nigger" for the last time in the morning, as she and the younger cattle went right after dinner, then Lou and I had a trip down to the Junction after papa. His 63rd birthday and a nasty wet day. A lonesome job milking at night after last night.</p> <p>Tuesday 2</p> <p>Mr. Webster and two Hydro men were here in the afternoon to see about us getting Hydro. Started making some Christmas gift and amused Dan by the way I was doing things.</p> <p>November Wednesday 3 1926</p> <p>Lou and I were to town in the morning with the cream and had the November interest put on our {Back books?}. Saw the Golden Guernsey milk wagon but better still, saw Ernie himself at night, when he and Roco spent the evening with us. Jack was here too and {Aeshie Will?} who is going to {Illegible?} to-morrow. Some {illegible} candy, then dancing with Ernie, although Lou was trying to tell one how rude I was.</p> <p>Thursday</p> <p>The Threashers were here all day so we were busy getting meals ready most of the time.</p> <p>Friday 5</p> <p>The threshing was done by noon and we had only 8 extra men for dinner. I helped pick over some peas for the "Royal" then Lou and I took them and the oats to the Express Office. Mr. Pifher went down town with us. Most wonderful 2 months of my life have just passed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Saturday 6 1926</p> <p>Cousin Melville came out at dinner-time and Lou and I helped him pick up potatoes until time to go to town. Took Eleanor down with us while we did our shopping. Marjorie Telfer phoned at night. She is home for the week-end.</p> <p>Sunday 7</p> <p>Went to the reopening of our Church in the morning and it certainly is beautiful now. Some crowd there Uncle Tom Van Berklin and his sister were here when we came home and the Webster family all landed in the afternoon. To church at night again with Lou and Jack but didn't come home with them. {Illegible} I had another wonderful drive with Ernie after having pie at the Galt road Fridge.</p> <p>Monday 8</p> <p>A nice sunny day and Marjorie, Bessie, Harold and Cousin Eve came over for dinner. Had a good laugh when Marjorie asked about my ring. Thanksgiving Day again and a real one for me with so much to be thankful for, but most of all, Ernie and all the thrilling times we've had.</p> <p>November Tuesday 9 1926</p> <p>A mild wet day with a thunderstorm at night. I had the job of helping papa get the chicken ready for the Winter Fair at Toronto and that took up most of the day.</p> <p>Wednesday 10</p> <p>Washed some more chickens feet in the afternoon and as the weather was much colder, it wasn't much fun. Jack came in on his way home from work so was here for supper and the evening.</p> <p>Thursday 11</p> <p>Papa shipped the poultry to Toronto so took the cream down with him and Lou and I didn't have to go. Ernie came at night and we spent a quiet evening listening to an Armistice Day programme from New york, of such pieces {illegible} "K. Katie", "Till We Meet Again" and "There's a Long Long {Rail?}"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Friday 12 1926</p> <p>Mr. and Mrs. Burrill drove out in the morning with some cabbages, carrots, etc. for us and stayed for dinner. Lou and I received a letter from Jess in the mail, written before she received mine.</p> <p>Saturday 13</p> <p>Mother, Lou, Dan and I went to town in the afternoon and took Marjorie McCrow with us, also Mrs. Elmes and Eleanor. Some Load! Lou drove as far as the corner with Jack in the truck coming home.</p> <p>Sunday 14</p> <p>We all were over to Aunt Josie's for dinner and the afternoon I {reve?} had to play at church so we had a quite time. Came home rather early so finished the work in good time. Ernie and I had one more wonderful dive "around the block" then stopped at his place on the way back {illegible} awhile and Roscoe.</p> <p>November 15 1926</p> <p>A beautiful morning but showers after dinner. Mr. Buck and Melbourne were down pulling turnips for us so we got them all in. I helped load one load and got a soaking doing it.</p> <p>Tuesday 16</p> <p>A rainy night, so didn't decide to go to Toronto until Warren phoned. One mad rush but we were off a little before 9. Had the good-luck to see Ernie on Banfield St on our way. Ate our lunch before we went into the Show, then spent the afternoon seeing things. I learned something about canning fruit, I didn't know before. Left for home soon after it and when we got back Jack had finished the milking. U.F.Y.P.O meeting but we were too late to go.</p> <p>Wednesday 17</p> <p>A nice day once again. Had lots of odd jobs to do. Received an invitation at noon from Mrs. Crombie to a dance on Friday night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Thursday 18 1926</p> <p>Rain all day then snow at night. Drove papa to the station in the morning as he went to Toronto again to buy back his grain. Helped Dan clean some grain by turning the fanning milk. Jack, Lou and Dan and I started down to the station for papa but I got out when I met Ernie coming in and came home with him. Told him something I thought of during the week.</p> <p>Friday 19</p> <p>A year or two ago it would have taken a lot to have kept me from going to the dance at Crombrie's but things have changed some since then and stayed home, even after papa said we ought to go if the roads weren't too bad. I wonder why?</p> <p>Saturday 20</p> <p>Mother and I went to town in the morning so had to do the Saturday's baking after dinner. Had "anti freeze" put in the car as the weather is colder again. Called Ernie up at night to see if he had to work to-morrow night or not.</p> <p>November Sunday 21 1926</p> <p>The whole family managed to get to Church in the morning, Marjorie McCrow went down with us, then we had dinner at Cousin Myrtle's. Ernie came after one there and we had a nice snowy drive home. He helped us milk after we had a good laugh at his costume. When the supper dishes were all done, he took me up to his mother's and we spent the evening sitting around the stove then an enjoyable drive home.</p> <p>Monday 22</p> <p>The usual Monday's work then in the afternoon I helped Lou pick over some of the Show Oats. Mrs. Kelly phoned at noon to find out if I could go with the bunch to Guelph on Friday to a Conference.</p> <p>Tuesday 23</p> <p>Baked some pies for mother in the morning then put in another afternoon hand picking oats. Heard some good radio while we were doing it, which helped some.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Wednesday 24 1926</p> <p>Spent another day doing the grain for Guelph. Had a phone-call from Ernie at night about going on Friday. Just one month ago, I wore my ring for the first time.</p> <p>Thursday 25 Lou, Mother, Dan and I went to town in the afternoon and sent off the grain to Guelph besides doing some shopping Ernie phoned and said he was going home for the night.</p> <p>Friday 26</p> <p>Awake at 6 but didn't get up until 20 after as it was raining. Ernie came for me and we left his car at Mrs. Kelly's and went with Harold Wilma to Guelph. An {illegible} day for me listening to speeches, etc. Had dinner and supper with the boys in the Cafeteria. Joe Skys came home with us. One wonderful ride, even if there was a flat tire and it was raining. Finished the day by attending the dance at William's were I had some swell dances with Ernie. Home at 3.45 after a cold drove in Jack's care and {Illegible}.</p> <p>November Saturday 27 1926</p> <p>Spent the day, picking chickens and turkeys for Guelph. Rain and it was one cold job. Went to bed early at night, was there by 8.30.</p> <p>Sunday 28</p> <p>We all had dinner and spent the afternoon at Warren's, Betty's birthday, she is 3 years old. Mr. and Mrs. Webster called in the evening but I went with Ernie when he came for a ride "around the block" then called for Roscoe and brought him down with us. The boys came in for a little while before going home. Some argument in the kitchen on speeches, etc.</p> <p>Monday 29</p> <p>Up rather early to get the dressed poultry packed, then I did the milking and separating while Dan and papa did the other work and they went to the Express Office. Received, or at least papa did, his bronze medal for best collection of {illegible} at the C.N.E.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Tuesday 30 1926</p> <p>Drove mother to town in the afternoon since we didn't get down on Saturday. Sat up and listened to a good Radio concert until 10 o'clock.</p> <p>December Wednesday 1</p> <p>Election day, so the four of us went to the school after dinner to vote. Listened to the returnes over the Radio at night and Mr. Nixson got in here as we didn't lose our votes. However the rest of Ontario went for Governemnrt control of liquors and Mr. Ferguson or rather Connservatives won by a big majority.</p> <p>Thursday 2</p> <p>A cold day for our trip to Guelph. Mother stayed home but Jack and Ernie came and went with us - after the car started and Ernie had blistered his hand cranking it. Saw most of the show before lunch and sat in the ring for a while after with Ernie and talked about several {things?} a nice ride home, sepecially when they let me get in the middle, ate chocolate most the way. A nice warm horse {rauppu?} when did the milking, danced and took Ernie home, aslo {illegible}, it was the end of a perfect day.</p> <p>December Friday 3 1926</p> <p>Found out a few things from papa while we were milking in the morning. Had company at night, Mr. and Mrs. Cocharne, Isabel, Scott and Donald were all here. Kept wishing it were last night again.</p> <p>Saturday 4</p> <p>Recived an early phone call from Eleanor saying "Mickey" had disappeared- she was quite worried about him. A cold day and I didn't even have to go for the mail ad Dan and papa madetwo trips, one to town and one to Telfer's. They put in the cattle and horse for winter and I had the fun of helping them tie up the cattle after I finished milking.</p> <p>Sunday 5</p> <p>A real winter day and we didn't get out to Church. Ernie came about 4 o'clock, stayed till {I?} helped with the milking, then he took me up to his mother's for supper. Had one pleasant evening, even if we did have a serious talk after Mrs. Buck go the rest off to bed. Memories of 3 months ago. Home at 11.20 {Lou?} home fun helping Jack get his car out of a snow drift.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Monday 6 1926</p> <p>Helped papa get some chickens ready for Galt Show in the morning and he hired Taylor's truck to take them up in the afternoon.</p> <p>Tuesday 7</p> <p>Lou, Dan and I went to town in the afternoon and had some fun getting up the fast hill. Eleanor phoned and the boys found her cat so she was feeling quite gay again.</p> <p>Wednesday 8</p> <p>Received our 1925 Income Tax papers as will have to make them out now, started them in the afternoon. Jack was here at night and Ernie brought Roscoe and Jeremy to help clip the {cows?} for us. They were late finishing up so didn't see much of Ernie.</p> <p>December Thursday 9 1926</p> <p>They certainly made a big improvement in the cows. Warren, Maggie and his sister called in the morning, just as I was mixing up the Christmas cake so I had to finish my job. Papa went to the Galt Poultry Show in the afternoon and arrived home about 10.30 with one cup and some special prizes.</p> <p>Friday 10</p> <p>Had to make two trips to the mail-box as there was nothing there when I went out at noon. Jack came and took the three of us to the U.F.Y.P.O Box Social. Some social, as there were two boys to every girl. Ward Kelly and Nelson Hamilton helped me eat mine. A swell ride home afterwards as Jack drove Ernie down to "Bendemere"</p> <p>Sunday 11</p> <p>Did the usual baking and cleaning up and also finished making out the Income papers. Went to bed early at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Sunday 12 1926</p> <p>Lou, Dan and I went to Church in the morning and took Marjorie with us. Called in at Eleanor's on the way home to get the pictures of Mary's wedding, and saw Alberta and Pete who were there for the day. Ernie came for me about 9 o'clock and took me up home to get Roscoe. Had another talk about our plans for next year.</p> <p>Monday 13</p> <p>A damp, misty day, a real "blue Monday". Had a call from the Watkin's agent just as I was doing the breakfast dishes. Spent the afternoon hem-stitching curtains for the parlour and also talking over different things.</p> <p>Tuesday 14</p> <p>Had the job of icing the Christmas cake in the morning and after dinner, finished another curtain besides doing my usual work. Went to bed early at night then Lou and I talked till late.</p> <p>December Wednesday 15 1926</p> <p>I might have lost Polly, as she fell in the tank of water while she was hunting in the attic but she was smart enough to hop out. Was to town with Dan in the afternoon drove the pony down and we had a nice cold ride. Jack was here at night to see Lou.</p> <p>Thursday 16</p> <p>Lou and I spent the afternoon getting parcels done up for Christmas, then at night I wrote a letter to Helen and addressed the {Illegible} I have to mend. Mother received a phone call from {Chachain} saying that her brother Harry is dead.</p> <p>Friday 17</p> <p>A cold walk to the mail-box at noon then didn't get anything so had to go in the afternoon again but got a ride out with Mr. Holmes. He came with one of the tail-less kittens for papa. Lou named it "Sonny". Hung the new parlour curtains with Lou's help.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Saturday 18 1926</p> <p>One endless week_ but to-morrow's Sunday. Mother went to town with Dan in the afternoon. Eleanor phoned to let us know what she received for her birthday. It was roses and they arrived a trifle early.</p> <p>Sunday 19</p> <p>Ernie came early in the afternoon and we went down to have a look at the other house it was just a look so we couldn't go inside. A wonderful afternoon for me, also evening. Ernie helped milk and after supper about 9.30 we drove up to his mother's after {some?} at Bendemere soon, now. Some excitement when his car {Illegible} so it was 1.30 when we got to bed.</p> <p>Monday 20</p> <p>From 10 until 4.30 we packed 17 geese, 3 turkeys and {illegible} chickens. Eleanor's 26th birthday and she phoned in the afternoon.</p> <p>December Tuesday 21 1926</p> <p>Supposed to be the shortest day but it was more like the longest as we were up real early to get the poultry off to town. Did the wash-ing, had an early dinner, went out with Dan to the mail-box, {got?} a parcel from England than Dan brought one home from Hamilton. I put up a few decorations and Mr. and Mrs. Webster came in some more parcels for us and some fun when mother told her about Lou and I and our plans.</p> <p>Wednesday 22</p> <p>Busy getting ready for Christmas Day. Mother cooked the cranberries and I made the pudding sauce. Lou went to a concert at Richwood at night and came to bed about 1 o'clock.</p> <p>Thursday 23</p> <p>Drove mother and Dan to town with the car and had it washed while we did the last of our christmas {shopping? Saw?} Ernie {who gave?} us a calendar. We came at night {illegible} time helped me with {illegible} after supper, then took Lou and I to the {illegible} canning. Had a wonderful {illegible] I guess. Just see what happens. It must have been the {illegible} for christmas.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Friday 24 1926</p> <p>A real busy day so didn't have much chance to get excited over parcels. Nearly had a fit when I got one from Bill but there was something for Lou and Dan also inside so I wasn't quite so mad. Received invitations to Marjorie McCrow's next Tuesday night.</p> <p>Saturday 25</p> <p>Did the milking before we opened any parcels. I got one big surprise when I thought Ernie had given me a diary and Lou came down with another great big package from him which turned out to be the swellest set of white ivory in a case of grey and blue. Just 17 for dinner- I {illegible} had a diagonal. The Telfer's left early, then Jack took Cousin Melville down for Eleanor and after the chores were done, we young folks went up to Mrs. Buck's for supper and made 25 there. Helped with the dishes after and spent the evening dancing. Had some wonderful ones with Ernie and so ended the happiest Christmas Day I have ever had.</p> <p>Sunday 26</p> <p>Cousin Eva and Uncle Tom stayed yesterday and are going to be here for a while. Spent a quite afternoon sitting around the fire-place. Ernie was here in time to help milk and Jack came for supper. Had a good laugh when Eleanor was kissed under the mistletoe. One wonderful {Illegible} when for the first time I had somebody's head on my lab in front of the {glate?}. Ernie when home early and took Eleanor and Cousin Melville in.</p> <p>December Monday 27 1926</p> <p>Slept in some so we had to make up for lost time to get the washing, etc. done by dinner-time. Had some fun in the afternoon, looking through "Hope Chests" and planning. Was in bed by 9 o'clock to get some sleep for to-morrow night.</p> <p>Tuesday 28</p> <p>Cousin Eva and I spent the afternoon cutting out some of the goods Mother gave me for Christmas. Jack came for us at night to go to Mrs. McCrow's. Would have had one slow time, as there was such a crowd there if it hadn't been for Ernie. He brought me home so we left rather early and had one perfect tide down the road, planning different things and then the worst part od all, he had to go.</p> <p>Wednesday 29</p> <p>Didn't go for the mail until the afternoon. Got several letters written and in the evening Mr. and Mrs. Pifher came over to let papa know about the price of the farm etc.{So?} didn't get to bed until 11.15.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Tuesday 30 1926</p> <p>Mr. and Mrs. Buck came down in the afternoon and he went with papa to look over Mr. Pifher's farm while we women folks sewed and mended etc. and talked over different matters. They seemed to be trying to prepare me for the worst but... I'm afraid it fell on death ears. We kids drove the car into Eleanor's at night and spent a nice evening playing cards. I {illegible Wishbart?} family and Jack and Ernie were there too and I was lucky enough to get Ernie as a partner to start anyway.</p> <p>Friday 31</p> <p>Drove the car to town once more in the morning and got one glimpse of Ernie on his milk sleigh. Was home by noon and Lou had dinner already. Ernie came in the evening and Jack didn't get here until late but we spent the last of 1926 the most wonderful year yet, in front of the fire-place and I had the pleasure of having the head of the dearest boy I know, on my lap. Yes 1926 was even more wonderful then 1920 and that is saying something.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Memoranda</p> <p>Saw January in and out, February in and out and March in and also out then the beginning of April and the end of it. We were singing "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" as May started. Jack was here- but Ernie was here to see it go and June come in.</p> <p>Broke the record at the end of June but saw the beginning of August and October. Some year!.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Memoranda</p> <p>Duty makes us do thing well but love makes us do them beautifully.</p> <p>Transmutation A grain of sand in an oyster's shell That it couldn't eject, so it covered it well With a precious coast which we call a gem, and deem it fit for a diadem</p> <p>A bit of care that the heart lends space- That love cannot escape, but can outwardly grace With such royal beauty till all the world May see how a care can be impearled</p> <p><br /> No longer doubt, nor fear, nor, grieve, Nor on uncertain evils dwell; Past, present, future calmly leave To them who doeth all things well</p> <p>Imperishable Alone in power, supreme in grace, With the wings of an eagle, the voice of a dove; Outlasting death and time and space- love.</p> <p>Weather Records</p> <p>Date Remarks Therm</p> <p>The Human Touch</p> <p>High thoughts and noble in all lands Help me, my soul is fed by such. But, ah, the touch of lips and hands- The human touch! Warm, vital, close, life's eye {bols?} dear- There need I most, and now and here.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March 3, 1927</p> <p>Wedding picture of Jean Barker and Ernest Buck at Hazel Grove Farm Picture given to me (L.B.) by Maggie Barker June 19/86</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3d7ef026bd859b95cdb3016df916be38.pdf 4d922be869d5911a6d63e563fb20d809 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {As with the 1906 diary, the entries from December 23, 1906 to January 29, 1907 are in a different handwriting and style (use of Wednesday instead of James Bowman's habitual "Wensday" with notes perhaps provided at a later date by James Bowman on payments and breeding and shorter, less detailed, entries). This seems to coincide with a trip to Manitoba and parts west that James Bowman mentions starting January 29, 1907. The entries from January 29, 1907 to the end of this diary (April 25, 1907) are all done by James Bowman. with his Manitoba accounts up to February 8th.} 483 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 23<u>rd</u>.</td> <td>Dr. here. Very cold.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$5</td> <td>Monday 24th.</td> <td>Dr. here. Paid Ernest $5.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 25th.</td> <td>Dr. sent out medicine in evening. Aunt Maggie Dickenson came.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday 26th.</td> <td>Dr. Robinson called. Johnnie went for chop. Alex Webster called to-day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 27th.</td> <td>Work going on as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 28th.</td> <td>Much as usual. Children's holidays start.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. 29th.</td> <td>Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 30th.</td> <td>Aunt Jane, Jennie & Mary to church in morning. </td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 31st.</td> <td>Thaw commences. Went to town. Got beef at Dollery's, 45 lbs @ 7 c. 3.15 Bag flour at Goldie's, Groceries at Scroggie's 6.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Tuesday 1st Jan. 1907.</td> <td>Ernest started last night & stopped away to-day, at Linwood. bred E.P. Pride to Ringleader 3rd</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday. Jan. 2<u>nd</u></td> <td>Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Thursday Jan. 3<u>rd</u>..</td> <td>Work as usual. Bred Bella of Delaval to Ringleader. 3rd</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Friday Jan. 4th.</td> <td>Work as usual. Bred E.P. Keepsake 3rd to Lord Val 2nd</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 5th.</td> <td>Men hauling manure. Very slippery roads.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5698075ec6c135306a75f08541e05735.pdf 4d6873533ff6c8dc025b7ebbe192e01b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 484 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday <s>Dec.</s> Jan. 6th. 1907</td> <td>Aunt Jane, Mary, Bessie & I went to church in morning with Johnnie as driver and Aunt Jennie, Ernest, Johnnie & I at night for special service.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Jan. 7th. 19</td> <td>Aunt Jennie went up to Tom's in afternoon. Very rainy day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Jan. 8th. </td> <td>Aunt Jennie came home again. Still wet.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x x</td> <td>Wednesday Jan. 9th.</td> <td>Two calves born to-day. E.P. Rosebud had Cow Calf by Lord Val 2nd E.P. Belle 5th had Cow Calf by. Lord Val</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Jan. 10th</td> <td>Aunt Jennie went home in evening. Very stormy.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Jan. 11th.</td> <td>Men working as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Jan. 12th.</td> <td>Men working as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Sunday Jan. 13th.</td> <td>Johnnie, Aunt Jane Jennie & Mary at church in morning & Johnnie, Jennie, Mary & I at night. E.P. Mayflower had Cow Calf by Lord Val 2nd</td> </tr> <tr> <td>calf born.</td> <td>Monday Jan. 14th.</td> <td>Young bull found in stable with broken leg. Barber killed it & we got front quarter 144 lbs.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Jan. 15th.</td> <td>Men working as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>calf born</td> <td>Wednesday Jan. 16th.</td> <td><s>2 calves</s> to-day. J Went for load chop. Got coal-oil 72 c Oil-cake charged.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/43afa91b78ce5e33f210f151b70d8698.pdf e41cc5b21c8ad743bee5e5fc01ed3ff7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 485 <table> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Thursday Jan. 17th.</td> <td>Men working as usual. Belle 4th had bull calf by</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Jan. 18th.</td> <td>Men working as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Sat, Jan. 19th.</td> <td>Rainy day. Working as usual. bred E.P. Rosebud 2nd to Lord Val 2nd.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Sunday Jan. 20th.</td> <td>Very windy & stormy day. All at home. bred E.P. Kyma 4th to E.P. Ringleader 4th.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Jan. 21st.</td> <td>Men working as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Tuesday Jan. 22<u>nd</u></td> <td>Men working as usual. bred E.P. Mayflower 3<u>rd</u> to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wed. Jan. 23<u>rd</u>.</td> <td>Cold. Work as usual. Mary home from school with a cold.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Jan. 24th</td> <td>Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday <s>Sept.</s> Jan. 25th.</td> <td>Working as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Jan. 26th.</td> <td>Grandma's 79th. birthday. Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Jan. 27th.</td> <td>All at home in morning. Johnnie & I went to Tom's in afternoon & men to church at night.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Mon. Jan. 28th.</td> <td>Men choring at farm.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Jan. 29th.</td> <td>I Stayed around Hotel and walked around town of Killarney Manitoba.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 30 very cold in Man.</td> <td>I took train about noon and got to Napinka at about 3 P.M. stayed there that night. had a chat with Mr Barnett.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 31st</td> <td>Mr Barnett took me out to see some horses at Mr Whites</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2d4b0cdc2ea13aaa21a0589cb82d3bc8.pdf a65d1af7f91dded52b6a4d791b1cc49d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 486 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td><s>Thursday</s> Friday Feb 1<u>st</u> / 07</td> <td>I got a train at Eleven this morning for Brandon where we arrived about 2 P.M. I spent the Afternoon mostly with Mr McGregor had tea there. We had quite a talk.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. 2<u>nd</u> cold</td> <td>Mr Brackin & I went to Some Stables where there are Stallion Kept. Mr Millars near Langhour. Galbraith's near Beaubier & Hogate's nr. the Ex grounds. Mr Millars have rather a good 3 yr old. and Galbraiths have a few useful ones.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Sunday 3rd very cold 40 Deg. {F.?} below Zero</td> <td>Mr Brackin & I went to Church, to Presbyterian, heard Mr Dickie on proof that there is a God. he is rather a good speaker. In Afternoon I went to Methodist S.S. Mr Bedford Taught Bible Class & in Evening, I went to hear a Deaconess talk on their work. it was very good, particularly where she was <s>telli</s> Giving Illustrations of their bred E.P. Keepsake 4<u>th</u> Lord Val 2nd</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Monday 4th cold</td> <td>We had Executive Meeting at about 9.30 A.M. & got through before one. P.M. had rather a satisfactory Meeting. And it was decided that we would not do any work second time for fear of farther trouble. This was in connection with Mr Turner's cattle. bred E.P. Belle 3<u>rd</u> to Lord Val</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday. 5th cold</td> <td>we left brandon about ten P.M. last night & got to Winnipeg about 1.A.M. came to Fort William tonight. got my Ticket and then, went to bed.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f72b45f2ff5d1497af43ed3c62b962f5.pdf 9ae9d156ff40046c2f5063a13d00de68 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 487 <table> <tr> <td>Wensday 6<u>th</u> Feb. 07 cold</td> <td>I got up about day light had breakfast and then spent the day reading "David Copperfield" & Chatting with some of the Travellers.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 7<u>th</u> fine & mild</td> <td>I got breakfast at Gravenhurst and dinner at Walker house Toronto. got home at seven in evening. found all well.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 8<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Men Hauling Turnips from pit I went to town in morning I am trying to catch up with my writing work, bgt. groceries . 85 . porter 30c Went to J. Henderson's and Tom's in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>.85 .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 9<u>th</u> fair & mild</td> <td>Men hauled Turnips and did the Chores I wrote some letters and went to Town in morning. bgt gro 50<u>c</u> pd. Taxes $54.<u>60</u>. Pd. for Coat $22<u>15</u> <s>pd. f</s> sent $18<u>00</u> to Geo H. Greig Life members fee in Canadian Angus Association. <s>pd</s> sent $1<u>75</u> to American Angus Assn. to square up. went in to See Kenneth McLean about <s>Will</s> Fathers Will. paid for drugs. 50c</td> I owe tom. <td></td> <td>.50 22.15 54.60 18.00 1.75 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 10<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>Mary J. Jennie Mary & I went to Church in morning & Children & I to S.S. Col. $5<u>00</u>. 10. 04</td> <td></td> <td>5.00 .10 .04</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 11<u>th</u> cold & clear</td> <td>Men did chores and took 2027 lbs oats to Mr Barber's. that I had borrowed. I wrote some letters & went to town. Gro. 1.10c hardware ect. $1.95</td> <td></td> <td>1.10 1.95</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6b2d335489556b8507a032e7bdff2d66.pdf bc890c728e3bc89cb27839bcadb64191 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 488 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 12<u>th</u> Feb. 1907 fine & cold</td> <td>We did chores and cleaned up seed barley. Also Trimmed some sheep. And men put in some wood. Went to town in Afternoon and had <s>the</s> Bessie and Marguerites picture Taken</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Wensday 13<u>th</u> Softer</td> <td>Men did chores & put some wood in wood shed and hauled up ready to saw. E.P. Mayflower 3rd in heat</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 14<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Men Chored and cleaned grain I hand picked some Barley to send to Mr Bainbridges Eshott. Hall. England.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 15<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Men choring and hauling wood I finished picking the seed & shipped it. bgt. two bags. 40<u>c</u> <s>bgt 2</s> Express Mary & I went to. Social at the School in Evening</td> <td></td> <td>6.00 .40</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat 16<u>th</u> fine & soft</td> <td>Men Chored filled up grist and. cut wood. Mr Geo Henderson came to get the sheep in morning sent Six Ewes to J. Henderson. Six to Geo Henderson and they keep them. And I buy the lambs from them at market price and I supply ram, if any die they are only responsible for the price of common sheep.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 17<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Jennie Mary E & I went to Church in morning & S.S. in Afternoon. Col. 50.05.11.</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .05 .11</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to Mr Barts on my inspection tour. went to Shelburne in Evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/93dfdf73c4b3949ecc986d64d846eaf0.pdf d76415966ba13902cd9022cb8b8f1a4d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 489 <table> <tr> <td>Tuesday. Feb 19th / 07</td> <td>I went to see Mr Thompsons cow Mr Honeywood also Mr Braiden's of Shelburne & also Mr Foster's. Calf of Honeywood. then went to Shelbourne & took train to Collingwood and stayed there till next day at noon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>looked around the ship building Yard & got some practical ideas on shipbuilding then went to Mr Marsh's of Clarksburg and Mr Walters of Walters Falls, went to R. <s>Thursday</s> Battys for tea & Meaford for night <s>there</s></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 21st fine</td> <td>Started this morning for Manitoulin Island & got to North Bay tonight Pacific Hotel</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 22<u>nd</u> fine very cold</td> <td>Started for Manitoulin about noon got the Spanish about 4 P.M. & stayed for the night.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat 23<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>Started on stage this Morning got to gore bay Man. I. at noon hired a livery & got to Mr Wagg's Mindemoya about 8 P.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 24<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>Went to Church in the afternoon & S.S. Col. 05 They have a Student as preacher</td> <td></td> <td>.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 25<u>th</u> Cold & Clear</td> <td>Pd my bill $1<u>00</u> and started to Mr Hodsons and then inspected both Geo & Jno Hndersons Cattle found some of them in fair shape.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0a34c00d5fb574663c6672cef257cb02.pdf 04add718825f307002a5bbdacbc154eb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 490 <table> <tr> <td> Contd. Monday Feb 25 / 07</td> <td>then drove to. Gore Bay it was rather a cold drive got to Gore Bay about 5 P.M. & stayed all night.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 26<u>th</u> Cold</td> <td>drove to Spanish for Noon and took train for N Bay at 4 35 P.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 2<s>6</s> 7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We arrived in Toronto this morning at 7 A.M. & after breakfast. I took train for Guelph where I arrived about 10 A.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Men Chored and hauled turnips I did some writing and went to town in the Afternoon. pd. Mr Kenzies ac. pd. Dr Reeds ac. $6<u>50</u> [d. Mr Millan's hardware ac. pd. for corner posts of lot in Cemetery, to Hamilton $12<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>5.35 6.50 .30 12.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday <s>28th</s> 1st fair E.W.</td> <td>We Chored and hauled turnips and. J & I went to the consolidated school meeting in the <s>Afternoon</s> Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 2<u>nd</u> blustry</td> <td>I went to town. pd. Oceomore 18.40 d. R. Shortreed for cow. 35<u>00</u> got Chain. Jack ect. at Penfolds hardware 10c. Candies 15c Express parcel. 50<u>c</u> cuffs ec. <u>06</u></td> <td></td> <td>18.40 35.00 .15 .10 .50 .06</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 3<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>Jennie, Mary E. Aunt Jane Miss Gardiner & I went to Church in morning & Children & I went to S.S. col. 50.15. 2</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .15 .02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 4<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mr Tuck was out helping us to fix barn. got some stuff at Penfolds</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8af33abbac723ee5a1bf6878044fdd19.pdf aa5edaefa5fd77f8029b4cc7ed75e64f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 491 <table> <tr> <td>Monday, 4<u>th</u> / 07 fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning and got some hardware at penfolds & left Cutter to be fixed Mr Tuck came out about ten oclock & started to fix gerts & straighten up barn We worked at it all afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 5<u>th</u> blustery</td> <td>I went to town with Aunt Jane & Miss Gardiner. & then went again for some things to fix barn & went in Afternoon & got my tooth filled and 75 <u>c</u> hair cut. 30 <u>c</u>, got bag of G Flax</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .75 2.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I took train for Ottawa <s>tonight and</s> this morning got to Brockville about 3 P.M. and stayed all night at the Strathcona Hotel. took a walk <s>Thurs</s> around town in Early Evening and think it is quite a nice place</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>took train at 7.15 A.M. & got to Ottawa about 10.15 A.M. went to see Live Stock Commissioner & and we arranged for an interview tomorrow. <s>but</s> then I went to the Fat Stock Show <s>{and?}</s> heard rather an interesting talk on beef cattle went to Dalgelish's in the Evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 8<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>went to see Live Stock Commissioner and had an interview with Mr R.S. Lake M.P. and then spent the Afternoon with the Registar and hope we have improved the situation</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7ed7a4b01dd4aedcb057f2dc11299aa9.pdf 50601609bf3654971e1b603757fc0daf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 492 <table> <tr> <td> should be Friday 8th X</td> <td>Saturday. Mch 9<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I took train at Ottawa last night & Arrived in Toronto about 6.30 A.M. this Morning and then went to Uxbridge insected Mr Ackney's Cattle & then took train at 3.15 P.M. for Toronto where I arrived about six and took train again at 7 P.M. for Guelph, where I arrived about 9 P.M. bred E.P. Mayflower 3<u>rd</u> to E.P. Ringleader 3<u>rd</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 10<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary E. Bessie & I went to Church. Col. <u>50</u> also Aunt Jane In Afternoon we went up to Tom's. and stayed home in Evening</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 11<u>th</u> fine</td> <td><s>We</s> I went along to Hendersons in morning and weighed and took the numbers of four Ewes & helped them pare the bulls feet. When I got home Walter Hall was here to buy a bull I sold him E.P. Ringleader 4<u>th</u> for $200<u>00</u> will ship him tomorrow.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 12<u>th</u> Dull & Damp</td> <td>We trimmed Bulls feet and. Broke the unruly one to lead. C McDougall helped us then we shipped E.P. Ringleader 4<u>th</u> to Walter Hall. We also broke colts to lead. C. McDougall pd me for the tanning of his hide <s>for</s> by Bremner Tilsonburg. 4<u>50</u> I pd him. $1<u>50</u> for helping us with Bulls feet.</td> <td>4<u>50</u></td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 13<u>th</u> Soft</td> <td>Men Chored and cut wood & got grist, ready. I went to mill with 20 bgs oats. & bgt 1065 lbs corn chop at $21<u>50</u> per ton bgt Coal Oil. 72. Rice 25. Am.Sugar .10c</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fea91564d2ee242b974dc39e3237c002.pdf e3af4c1f689fd36d4294e7489bd6b882 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 493 <table> <tr> <td>Thursday 14<u>th</u> fine.</td> <td>I sold a bull to Mr Brown for $125<u>00</u> to be paid a year from Mch 1st / 07. he gave me his note, then I went and got wagon fixed <u>25</u> and then went to mill. for a load of Chop. got two bgs flour 4.40, then pd. for chopping 1.00</td> <td></td> <td>.25 4.60 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 15<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Men Cutting wood After morning chores were done I went to O.A.C. to see about a cockerel. but did not get one then went to see Proff Day, about buying stock and met <s>Mr</s> Dr Warren. of Toronto And he came to our place and took a look around our Stock. </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 16<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Men did chores and, cut wood. I took Bessie to Dalson's in Morning & then to Town. <s>from the</s> After dinner I took her up to Tom's. I pd. Scroggies a.c. $21.20c pd Monkhouse for thrashing $25<u>00</u>. bgt groceries. 50<u>c</u> Candies 20</td> <td></td> <td>$21.20 25.00 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 17<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Aunt Jane. Jennie & I went to Church in morning Childreb & I to S.S. and Bessie M. & Jonne Webster in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Men. Cleaning stables & cutting wood. I fixed fences around pasture & took Bessie in to Station bgt Stamps Ect. 25c</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/09085dac154f72976dafc57ff6760def.pdf db57f1812145f2a4421095a3e9fe0902 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 494 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 19<u>th</u> Mar / 07</td> <td>Men did Chores & hauled wood. I asked hands and went to town in morning. pd for Coal $8<u>15</u> sent $1<u>12</u> to Family Herald and Weekly Star. for ad pd for Groceries 50<u>c</u> rec<u>d</u> from Louis Flick $4<u>00</u> for Bull service 4<u>00</u> Atkinson Came to saw woo<u>d</u></td> <td>4<u>00</u></td> <td>8.15 1.12 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td> J. Webster</td> <td>Wensday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We cut wood today and hauled brush out of the orchard & grounds around house. Had a man from Telfer Friendship and Flick. pd. Atkinson for Cutting wood. $6<u>00</u> paid J. Webster $10<u>00</u> Tom got a rooster and traded another for one he pays $1<u>00</u> for the one he bgt</td> <td></td> <td>6.00 10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 21<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>We did Chores and split wood. Ernest went for a holiday.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 22<u>nd</u> fine & warm</td> <td>J.W. & I split wood & Ernest did chores & piled Mr Lowe called today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 23<u>rd</u> fair storm in morning</td> <td>J.W. & I split wood Ernest Chored & piled.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary. J. Jennie & I went to Church in morning Childre & I to S.S..</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 25<u>th</u></td> <td>J.W. & Ernest Cleaned Stables in Morning & I went for girl got Jessie Hammond for a month. J.W. & I split Wood in Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f4714881e299e68e54106674d317518f.pdf 607f2fc3f9dcdd59d22650fe3dbd6b37 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 495 March. 1907 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 26<u>th</u> Showery. Thunder</td> <td>Joh & I split wood & Ernest Chored. After dinner I took Mary. J. in to Hospital to have an Operation performed bgt Groceries $1<u>15</u> pd. Kenneth McLean for looking after Fathers Will and putting it through the legal course $37<u>75</u> pd J. Tovell for Harness $21<u>65</u></td> <td></td> <td>37.75 21.65</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 27th wet</td> <td>Men Split wood Chored and cleaned out cellar I went to town to see the Dr and find out how Mary was went again in afternoon She came through all right and the Doctor thinks the Operation will be quite successful. sent $30<u>00</u> to Hastings Bros Crosshill pd Goldies $38<u>75</u></td> <td></td> <td>30.00 38.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Mar 28<u>th</u></td> <td>J.W. & Ernest worked at Chores and wood I went for cow & calf and then brought out Mr Booth to photo sheep also took Mr Arkell to Hendersons to see Sheep sold 3 ewes one ewe lamb & one ram to Mr Garritson Onedia S Dakota got Health papers. pd Dr Reed for. Tuberclin Syringe. & Thermometer $4<u>50</u> Then went up to Hospital. Found Mary doing nicely</td> <td></td> <td> 4.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J.W. off today X</td> <td>Good Friday Mar 29 / 07 Showery</td> <td>J.W. went to Toronto. Ernest & I did Chores & made fine Crates for Sheep. Jennie & Mary E. went to see Ma She is doing Fine. daisy calved C calf </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d5b53cc86bd9be9a161940640a700c76.pdf 3307ec5bed45faabb6ab72f26ae006f8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 496 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday Mar 30<u>th</u> 07</td> <td>I went to Hendersons in morning for three ewes and then went to town bgt groceries $1<u>75</u> hardware 53. got some Photos of <s>and</s> sheep and. Drugs 25<u>c</u> Flower .25 Aunt Jane. Baby Bessie & I went up to Hospital to see Ma. She is doing well</td> <td></td> <td>1.75 53 .25 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Sunday Mar 31<u>st</u> / 07</td> <td>Jennie Mary E. & Bessie & I went to Church in morning. And we went to see Ma in Hospital in Afternoon. Bred Mayflower 3<u>rd</u> to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Apr 1<u>st</u></td> <td>We Chored fixed Crate and trained bull and trimmed sheep and shipped five to A.S. Garritson Oneda So. Dakota. Blunt Stn. 734. 1048. 958, 1049, 843,</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 2<u>nd</u> fair</td> <td>We Chored & A. & C. McDougall Came to help us train E.P. Ringleader 3rd to lead we split wood in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Wensday 3<u>rd</u> fair</td> <td>We did chores and trained bull to lead in morning. bred Pride of Powtrie 11<u>th</u> to E.P. Ringleader 3rd C & A. McDougall helped us We split</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 4<u>th</u> fair & Dull</td> <td>We Chored bull and then took grist to Mill 20 bgs oats got harness mended. 35c J.W. started to plow in the afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Friday 5<u>th</u> Cool & Clear</td> <td>We Chored & trained bull in morning and then J.W. plowed sod and I did noon & night Chores and showed stock to Mr Richards of P.E.I. bred Belle 5<u>th</u> to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d1b6402dbb050e9d005757b3d6776775.pdf 9e192140c688af3a03c7a11d030368b1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 497 <table> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Saturday Apr 6 / 07 fair cold E.W</td> <td>J.W. Chored trained bull got him to lead very well this morning. then I went to Mill for grist got 520 lbs corn n.p. then J.W. split wood till noon & Manuel piled then W. Plowed in Afternoon. I went to Hospital with Aunt Jane. Bessie & Baby to see Ma. She is doing real well bgt Hardware 1<u>20</u> <s>groceries</s> Ext. 50<u>c</u> Slippers for Mary 75<u>c</u> Pd Wm McCrae $1<u>00</u> for Sunday School work in the west. wine bred E.P. Mayflower to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> <td></td> <td>1.20 .50 .75 1.00 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 7<u>th</u> Dull.</td> <td>Jennie, Mary & Bessie & I went to Church in morning And. Jennie, Mary & I went to Hospital to see Ma. She is doing well & is quite cheerful</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Monday 8<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>We Chored & trained bull in morning and J.W. started to plow and Manuel & I cleaned box stables and split & Piled some wood. bred. E.P. Rosebud to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 9<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>J.W. Plowing & Manuel & I worked at Chores & wood I went to Hospital in Evening Mary is doing well.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 10<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>J.W. Plowing Manuel & I worked at wood I went to Hospital in Eve Mary is still doing nicely</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/38497aea57363e7de56f91dc66e467a6.pdf 75100cf7b10f02754309dee39548ac2d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 498 <table> <tr> <td>Thursday 11 <s>Mar</s> Apr / 07</td> <td>J.W. Finished Plowing Manuel took a holiday. I Chored weighed Queen 1810 & calf 827 pd Coal Account at Hughes Went to Hospital in Eve. bgt Oranges 20<u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td> 2.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 12<u>th</u> snow</td> <td>We did Chores and Finished Splitting Wood & hauled in bal of Turnips. Mr Broadfoot came to see our Calves & thinks of buying a bull and two Females. Then I saw Mr Lowe and went up to Hospital.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 13<u>th</u> fair & cool</td> <td>We Chored and J.W. Plowed Manuel Piled wood and cleaned up root cellar & Mr Lowe came to look at Cattle in the Morning & Stayed until afternoon. he offered him E.P. Mayflower 3rd & Matilda Bull <u>C</u> for $1000<u>00</u>. I went to Mill with a Grist and then up to Hospital Marys Operation has not been quite successful. and will have to be undergone again gro. Ect. 50 <u>C</u> Books. Ect. 20<u>c</u> bgt 1900 Corn Chop 21 {per ton?} and 325 @ 1 c lb whole corn cor</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 14<u>th</u> cold & windy</td> <td>All the Children Aunt Jane & I went up to the Hospital we stayed most of the day with Mary. She is rather dull as Dr says She will require to have another Operation</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 15<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. & M.A. Chored and hauled manure to corn patch and some to mangels.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7b715497ad54b3f86e0b2ec562c65eeb.pdf c23dbe412668c51849ab5094aaba1c58 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 499 <table> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Monday 15<u>th</u> Apr 1907</td> <td>I went to mill got grist and Pd $1<u>00</u> for Chopping and loaned Jo. L. Simpson $150<u>00</u> for 40 days. Paid J.R.B. account for feeding Calves $171<u>00</u> p<u>d</u> for Guardian. $1<u>50</u> bred Rose Grade cow to E.P. Master 2<u>nd</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.00 150<u>00</u> 171<u>00</u> 1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>M off. 1/2 day X</td> <td>Tuesday 16<u>th</u> Changeable snow & rain</td> <td>J.W. Plowing in morning and Manuel & I Cleaned bx stalls J.W. cleaned sheep pen in afternoon. Manuel had half holiday I went to town got horse shod 50c got harness mended. 45c sweat pads. $1<u>30</u> went up to Hospital. Mary is getting along well E.P. Keepsake. 3<u>rd</u> in heat</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .45 1.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 17<u>th</u> Cool.</td> <td>hauling manure in the morning. and. plowing in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went up to Elora to see Mr Lowes Stock also went to see a bull up at Tuttins Hunters old place Fare 55c, horse hire $1<u>50</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.50 .55</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 19<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>J. Finished plowing and hauled some manure I Chored. Paid Manuel his wages. $5<u>00</u> & went up to Hospital. paid. Chittick on Account $30<u>00</u>. Paid Pd. Penfolds 5 cts that I borrowed</td> <td></td> <td>30.00 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I Chored and J.W. Hauled manure and harrowed Mr Broadfoot Came to see Stock but did not buy.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4019239c6570a56cc16884358194d788.pdf a6695b238650daeab3140ea57419db4d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 500 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Apr 21/07</td> <td>Aunt Jane. Mary E & I went to Church in morning And. I went to Hospital in Evening. J.W. & I went to Hendersons in Afternoon to see a sick sheep. Col. $1<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Harold Baltin</td> <td>Monday 22nd fine</td> <td>J.W. Harrowing and Discing I Sowed some in afternoon I went to <s>Sta</s> Town. to see about Council papers sent. $2<u>50</u> to American Council at Galt, stamps 50c Harold came at noon today & if he suits I am to pay him $20<u>00</u> per month till after Fat Stock Show.</td> <td></td> <td>2.50 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday. 23<u>rd</u> fair</td> <td>We Finished sowing oats in. no. 4. 7 1/2 acres. & Harold. Cultivated where we had roots & Rape last year. I went to Hospital and to P.O. got 500 bran & 200 flour. from Goldies N.P.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Wensday. 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. Finished harrowing no 4. & started at last year Root field H.B. finished Cultivating & started harrowing. I went to Galt to see about Council papers and then bgt halter $1<u>25</u>. Railway fare. 95<u>c</u> dinner. 15. E.P. Mayflower 3<u>rd</u> in heat</td> <td></td> <td>1.25 .15 .95</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Thursday 25<u>th</u>. Dull</td> <td>J.W. Sowing barley & oats. H.B. Discing in Morning & he & I shipped bull to A.P. Westervelt Toronto Junction in Afternoon E.P. Master 2<u>nd</u> to Chas Lawley Melita & three hens & a rooster to J Bathy Man Oil Cake.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> 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 James Bowman Diary, 1907 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Bowman Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1898-1907 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 & 20th Century, Wellington County, Guelph, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1907 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{As with the 1906 diary, the entries from December 23, 1906 to January 29, 1907 are in a different handwriting and style (use of Wednesday instead of James Bowman's habitual "Wensday" with notes perhaps provided at a later date by James Bowman on payments and breeding and shorter, less detailed, entries). This seems to coincide with a trip to Manitoba and parts west that James Bowman mentions starting January 29, 1907. The entries from January 29, 1907 to the end of this diary (April 25, 1907) are all done by James Bowman. with his Manitoba accounts up to February 8th.}</p> <p>483</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 23rd.</td> <td>Dr. here. Very cold.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$5</td> <td>Monday 24th.</td> <td>Dr. here. Paid Ernest $5.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 25th.</td> <td>Dr. sent out medicine in evening. Aunt Maggie Dickenson came.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday 26th.</td> <td>Dr. Robinson called. Johnnie went for chop. Alex Webster called to-day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 27th.</td> <td>Work going on as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 28th.</td> <td>Much as usual. Children's holidays start.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. 29th.</td> <td>Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 30th.</td> <td>Aunt Jane, Jennie &amp; Mary to church in morning.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 31st.</td> <td>Thaw commences. Went to town. Got beef at Dollery's, 45 lbs @ 7 c. 3.15 Bag flour at Goldie's, Groceries at Scroggie's 6.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Tuesday 1st Jan. 1907.</td> <td>Ernest started last night &amp; stopped away to-day, at Linwood. bred E.P. Pride to Ringleader 3rd</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday. Jan. 2nd</td> <td>Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Thursday Jan. 3rd..</td> <td>Work as usual. Bred Bella of Delaval to Ringleader. 3rd</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Friday Jan. 4th.</td> <td>Work as usual. Bred E.P. Keepsake 3rd to Lord Val 2nd</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 5th.</td> <td>Men hauling manure. Very slippery roads.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>484</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Dec. Jan. 6th. 1907</td> <td>Aunt Jane, Mary, Bessie &amp; I went to church in morning with Johnnie as driver and Aunt Jennie, Ernest, Johnnie &amp; I at night for special service.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Jan. 7th. 19</td> <td>Aunt Jennie went up to Tom's in afternoon. Very rainy day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Jan. 8th.</td> <td>Aunt Jennie came home again. Still wet.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x x</td> <td>Wednesday Jan. 9th.</td> <td>Two calves born to-day. E.P. Rosebud had Cow Calf by Lord Val 2nd E.P. Belle 5th had Cow Calf by. Lord Val</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Jan. 10th</td> <td>Aunt Jennie went home in evening. Very stormy.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Jan. 11th.</td> <td>Men working as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Jan. 12th.</td> <td>Men working as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Sunday Jan. 13th.</td> <td>Johnnie, Aunt Jane Jennie &amp; Mary at church in morning &amp; Johnnie, Jennie, Mary &amp; I at night. E.P. Mayflower had Cow Calf by Lord Val 2nd</td> </tr> <tr> <td>calf born.</td> <td>Monday Jan. 14th.</td> <td>Young bull found in stable with broken leg. Barber killed it &amp; we got front quarter 144 lbs.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Jan. 15th.</td> <td>Men working as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>calf born</td> <td>Wednesday Jan. 16th.</td> <td>2 calves to-day. J Went for load chop. Got coal-oil 72 c Oil-cake charged.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>485</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Thursday Jan. 17th.</td> <td>Men working as usual. Belle 4th had bull calf by</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Jan. 18th.</td> <td>Men working as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Sat, Jan. 19th.</td> <td>Rainy day. Working as usual. bred E.P. Rosebud 2nd to Lord Val 2nd.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Sunday Jan. 20th.</td> <td>Very windy &amp; stormy day. All at home. bred E.P. Kyma 4th to E.P. Ringleader 4th.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Jan. 21st.</td> <td>Men working as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Tuesday Jan. 22nd</td> <td>Men working as usual. bred E.P. Mayflower 3rd to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wed. Jan. 23rd.</td> <td>Cold. Work as usual. Mary home from school with a cold.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Jan. 24th</td> <td>Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Sept. Jan. 25th.</td> <td>Working as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Jan. 26th.</td> <td>Grandma's 79th. birthday. Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Jan. 27th.</td> <td>All at home in morning. Johnnie &amp; I went to Tom's in afternoon &amp; men to church at night.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Mon. Jan. 28th.</td> <td>Men choring at farm.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Jan. 29th.</td> <td>I Stayed around Hotel and walked around town of Killarney Manitoba.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 30 very cold in Man.</td> <td>I took train about noon and got to Napinka at about 3 P.M. stayed there that night. had a chat with Mr Barnett.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 31st</td> <td>Mr Barnett took me out to see some horses at Mr Whites</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>486</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Friday Feb 1st / 07</td> <td>I got a train at Eleven this morning for Brandon where we arrived about 2 P.M. I spent the Afternoon mostly with Mr McGregor had tea there. We had quite a talk.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. 2nd cold</td> <td>Mr Brackin &amp; I went to Some Stables where there are Stallion Kept. Mr Millars near Langhour. Galbraith's near Beaubier &amp; Hogate's nr. the Ex grounds. Mr Millars have rather a good 3 yr old. and Galbraiths have a few useful ones.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Sunday 3rd very cold 40 Deg. {F.?} below Zero</td> <td>Mr Brackin &amp; I went to Church, to Presbyterian, heard Mr Dickie on proof that there is a God. he is rather a good speaker. In Afternoon I went to Methodist S.S. Mr Bedford Taught Bible Class &amp; in Evening, I went to hear a Deaconess talk on their work. it was very good, particularly where she was telli Giving Illustrations of their <p></p> bred E.P. Keepsake 4th Lord Val 2nd</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Monday 4th cold</td> <td>We had Executive Meeting at about 9.30 A.M. &amp; got through before one. P.M. had rather a satisfactory Meeting. And it was decided that we would not do any work second time for fear of farther trouble. This was in connection with Mr Turner's cattle. <p></p> bred E.P. Belle 3rd to Lord Val</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday. 5th cold</td> <td>we left brandon about ten P.M. last night &amp; got to Winnipeg about 1.A.M. came to Fort William tonight. got my Ticket and then, went to bed.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>487</p> I owe tom. <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wensday 6th Feb. 07 cold</td> <td>I got up about day light had breakfast and then spent the day reading "David Copperfield" &amp; Chatting with some of the Travellers.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 7th fine &amp; mild</td> <td>I got breakfast at Gravenhurst and dinner at Walker house Toronto. got home at seven in evening. found all well.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 8th fine</td> <td>Men Hauling Turnips from pit I went to town in morning I am trying to catch up with my writing work, bgt. groceries . 85 . porter 30c Went to J. Henderson's and Tom's in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>.85 .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 9th fair &amp; mild</td> <td>Men hauled Turnips and did the Chores I wrote some letters and went to Town in morning. bgt gro 50c pd. Taxes $54.60. Pd. for Coat $2215 pd. f sent $1800 to Geo H. Greig Life members fee in Canadian Angus Association. pd sent $175 to American Angus Assn. to square up. went in to See Kenneth McLean about Will Fathers Will. paid for drugs. 50c</td> <td></td> <td>.50 22.15 54.60 18.00 <p></p> <p>1.75</p> <p></p> .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 10th Stormy</td> <td>Mary J. Jennie Mary &amp; I went to Church in morning &amp; Children &amp; I to S.S. Col. $500. 10. 04</td> <td></td> <td>5.00 .10 .04</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 11th cold &amp; clear</td> <td>Men did chores and took 2027 lbs oats to Mr Barber's. that I had borrowed. I wrote some letters &amp; went to town. Gro. 1.10c hardware ect. $1.95</td> <td></td> <td>1.10 1.95</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>488</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 12th Feb. 1907 fine &amp; cold</td> <td>We did chores and cleaned up seed barley. Also Trimmed some sheep. And men put in some wood. Went to town in Afternoon and had the Bessie and Marguerites picture Taken</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Wensday 13th Softer</td> <td>Men did chores &amp; put some wood in wood shed and hauled up ready to saw. E.P. Mayflower 3rd in heat</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 14th fair</td> <td>Men Chored and cleaned grain I hand picked some Barley to send to Mr Bainbridges Eshott. Hall. England.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 15th fair</td> <td>Men choring and hauling wood I finished picking the seed &amp; shipped it. bgt. two bags. 40c bgt 2 Express Mary &amp; I went to. Social at the School in Evening</td> <td></td> <td>6.00 .40</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat 16th fine &amp; soft</td> <td>Men Chored filled up grist and. cut wood. Mr Geo Henderson came to get the sheep in morning sent Six Ewes to J. Henderson. Six to Geo Henderson and they keep them. And I buy the lambs from them at market price and I supply ram, if any die they are only responsible for the price of common sheep.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 17th fair</td> <td>Jennie Mary E &amp; I went to Church in morning &amp; S.S. in Afternoon. Col. 50.05.11.</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .05 .11</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 18th fine</td> <td>I went to Mr Barts on my inspection tour. went to Shelburne in Evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>489</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Tuesday. Feb 19th / 07</td> <td>I went to see Mr Thompsons cow Mr Honeywood also Mr Braiden's of Shelburne &amp; also Mr Foster's. Calf of Honeywood. then went to Shelbourne &amp; took train to Collingwood and stayed there till next day at noon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 20th fine</td> <td>looked around the ship building Yard &amp; got some practical ideas on shipbuilding then went to Mr Marsh's of Clarksburg and Mr Walters of Walters Falls, went to R. Thursday Battys for tea &amp; Meaford for night there</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 21st fine</td> <td>Started this morning for Manitoulin Island &amp; got to North Bay tonight Pacific Hotel</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 22nd fine very cold</td> <td>Started for Manitoulin about noon got the Spanish about 4 P.M. &amp; stayed for the night.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat 23rd fine</td> <td>Started on stage this Morning got to gore bay Man. I. at noon hired a livery &amp; got to Mr Wagg's Mindemoya about 8 P.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 24th Stormy</td> <td>Went to Church in the afternoon &amp; S.S. Col. 05 They have a Student as preacher</td> <td></td> <td>.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 25th Cold &amp; Clear</td> <td>Pd my bill $100 and started to Mr Hodsons and then inspected both Geo &amp; Jno Hndersons Cattle found some of them in fair shape.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>490</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Contd. Monday Feb 25 / 07</td> <td>then drove to. Gore Bay it was rather a cold drive got to Gore Bay about 5 P.M. &amp; stayed all night.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 26th Cold</td> <td>drove to Spanish for Noon and took train for N Bay at 4 35 P.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 26 7th fine</td> <td>We arrived in Toronto this morning at 7 A.M. &amp; after breakfast. I took train for Guelph where I arrived about 10 A.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 28th fine</td> <td>Men Chored and hauled turnips I did some writing and went to town in the Afternoon. pd. Mr Kenzies ac. pd. Dr Reeds ac. $650 [d. Mr Millan's hardware ac. pd. for corner posts of lot in Cemetery, to Hamilton $1200</td> <td></td> <td>5.35 6.50 .30 12.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 28th 1st fair E.W.</td> <td>We Chored and hauled turnips and. J &amp; I went to the consolidated school meeting in the Afternoon Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 2nd blustry</td> <td>I went to town. pd. Oceomore 18.40 d. R. Shortreed for cow. 3500 got Chain. Jack ect. at Penfolds hardware 10c. Candies 15c Express parcel. 50c cuffs ec. 06</td> <td></td> <td>18.40 35.00 <p></p> .15 .10 .50 .06</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 3rd fine</td> <td>Jennie, Mary E. Aunt Jane Miss Gardiner &amp; I went to Church in morning &amp; Children &amp; I went to S.S. col. 50.15. 2</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .15 .02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 4th fine</td> <td>Mr Tuck was out helping us to fix barn. got some stuff at Penfolds</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>491</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Monday, 4th / 07 fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning and got some hardware at penfolds &amp; left Cutter to be fixed Mr Tuck came out about ten oclock &amp; started to fix gerts &amp; straighten up barn We worked at it all afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 5th blustery</td> <td>I went to town with Aunt Jane &amp; Miss Gardiner. &amp; then went again for some things to fix barn &amp; went in Afternoon &amp; got my tooth filled and 75 c hair cut. 30 c, got bag of G Flax</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .75 2.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 6th fine</td> <td>I took train for Ottawa tonight and this morning got to Brockville about 3 P.M. and stayed all night at the Strathcona Hotel. took a walk Thurs around town in Early Evening and think it is quite a nice place</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 7th fine</td> <td>took train at 7.15 A.M. &amp; got to Ottawa about 10.15 A.M. went to see Live Stock Commissioner &amp; and we arranged for an interview tomorrow. but then I went to the Fat Stock Show {and?} heard rather an interesting talk on beef cattle went to Dalgelish's in the Evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 8th fine</td> <td>went to see Live Stock Commissioner and had an interview with Mr R.S. Lake M.P. and then spent the Afternoon with the Registar and hope we have improved the situation</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>492</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> should be Friday 8th X</td> <td>Saturday. Mch 9th fine</td> <td>I took train at Ottawa last night &amp; Arrived in Toronto about 6.30 A.M. this Morning and then went to Uxbridge insected Mr Ackney's Cattle &amp; then took train at 3.15 P.M. for Toronto where I arrived about six and took train again at 7 P.M. for Guelph, where I arrived about 9 P.M. bred E.P. Mayflower 3rd to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 10th fine</td> <td>Mary E. Bessie &amp; I went to Church. Col. 50 also Aunt Jane In Afternoon we went up to Tom's. and stayed home in Evening</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 11th fine</td> <td>We I went along to Hendersons in morning and weighed and took the numbers of four Ewes &amp; helped them pare the bulls feet. When I got home Walter Hall was here to buy a bull I sold him E.P. Ringleader 4th for $20000 will ship him tomorrow.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 12th Dull &amp; Damp</td> <td>We trimmed Bulls feet and. Broke the unruly one to lead. C McDougall helped us then we shipped E.P. Ringleader 4th to Walter Hall. We also broke colts to lead. C. McDougall pd me for the tanning of his hide for by Bremner Tilsonburg. 450 I pd him. $150 for helping us with Bulls feet.</td> <td>450</td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 13th Soft</td> <td>Men Chored and cut wood &amp; got grist, ready. I went to mill with 20 bgs oats. &amp; bgt 1065 lbs corn chop at $2150 per ton bgt Coal Oil. 72. Rice 25. Am.Sugar .10c</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>493</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thursday 14th fine.</td> <td>I sold a bull to Mr Brown for $12500 to be paid a year from Mch 1st / 07. he gave me his note, then I went and got wagon fixed 25 and then went to mill. for a load of Chop. got two bgs flour 4.40, then pd. for chopping 1.00</td> <td></td> <td>.25 4.60 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 15th fine</td> <td>Men Cutting wood After morning chores were done I went to O.A.C. to see about a cockerel. but did not get one then went to see Proff Day, about buying stock and met Mr Dr Warren. of Toronto And he came to our place and took a look around our Stock.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 16th fine</td> <td>Men did chores and, cut wood. I took Bessie to Dalson's in Morning &amp; then to Town. from the After dinner I took her up to Tom's. I pd. Scroggies a.c. $21.20c pd Monkhouse for thrashing $2500. bgt groceries. 50c Candies 20</td> <td></td> <td>$21.20 25.00 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 17th fine</td> <td>Aunt Jane. Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning Childreb &amp; I to S.S. and Bessie M. &amp; Jonne Webster in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 18th fine</td> <td>Men. Cleaning stables &amp; cutting wood. I fixed fences around pasture &amp; took Bessie in to Station bgt Stamps Ect. 25c</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>494</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 19th Mar / 07</td> <td>Men did Chores &amp; hauled wood. I asked hands and went to town in morning. pd for Coal $815 sent $112 to Family Herald and Weekly Star. for ad pd for Groceries 50c recd from Louis Flick $400 for Bull service 400 Atkinson Came to saw wood</td> <td>400</td> <td>8.15 1.12 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> J. Webster</td> <td>Wensday 20th fine</td> <td>We cut wood today and hauled brush out of the orchard &amp; grounds around house. Had a man from Telfer Friendship and Flick. pd. Atkinson for Cutting wood. $600 paid J. Webster $1000 Tom got a rooster and traded another for one he pays $100 for the one he bgt</td> <td></td> <td>6.00 10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 21st fine</td> <td>We did Chores and split wood. Ernest went for a holiday.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 22nd fine &amp; warm</td> <td>J.W. &amp; I split wood &amp; Ernest did chores &amp; piled <p></p> Mr Lowe called today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 23rd fair storm in morning</td> <td>J.W. &amp; I split wood Ernest Chored &amp; piled.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 24th fine</td> <td>Mary. J. Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning Childre &amp; I to S.S..</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 25th</td> <td>J.W. &amp; Ernest Cleaned Stables in Morning &amp; I went for girl got Jessie Hammond for a month. J.W. &amp; I split Wood in Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>495 March. 1907</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 26th Showery. Thunder</td> <td>Joh &amp; I split wood &amp; Ernest Chored. After dinner I took Mary. J. in to Hospital to have an Operation performed bgt Groceries $115 pd. Kenneth McLean for looking after Fathers Will and putting it through the legal course $3775 pd J. Tovell for Harness $2165</td> <td></td> <td>37.75 21.65</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 27th wet</td> <td>Men Split wood Chored and cleaned out cellar I went to town to see the Dr and find out how Mary was went again in afternoon She came through all right and the Doctor thinks the Operation will be quite successful. sent $3000 to Hastings Bros Crosshill pd Goldies $3875</td> <td></td> <td>30.00 38.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Mar 28th</td> <td>J.W. &amp; Ernest worked at Chores and wood I went for cow &amp; calf and then brought out Mr Booth to photo sheep also took Mr Arkell to Hendersons to see Sheep sold 3 ewes one ewe lamb &amp; one ram to Mr Garritson Onedia S Dakota got Health papers. pd Dr Reed for. Tuberclin Syringe. &amp; Thermometer $450 Then went up to Hospital. Found Mary doing nicely</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> 4.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J.W. off today <p></p> X</td> <td>Good Friday Mar 29 / 07 Showery</td> <td>J.W. went to Toronto. Ernest &amp; I did Chores &amp; made fine Crates for Sheep. Jennie &amp; Mary E. went to see Ma She is doing Fine. <p><br />daisy calved C calf</p> </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>496</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday Mar 30th 07</td> <td>I went to Hendersons in morning for three ewes and then went to town bgt groceries $175 hardware 53. got some Photos of and sheep and. Drugs 25c Flower .25 Aunt Jane. Baby Bessie &amp; I went up to Hospital to see Ma. She is doing well</td> <td></td> <td>1.75 53 .25 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Sunday Mar 31st / 07</td> <td>Jennie Mary E. &amp; Bessie &amp; I went to Church in morning. And we went to see Ma in Hospital in Afternoon. <p></p> Bred Mayflower 3rd to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Apr 1st</td> <td>We Chored fixed Crate and trained bull and trimmed sheep and shipped five to A.S. Garritson Oneda So. Dakota. Blunt Stn. 734. 1048. 958, 1049, 843,</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 2nd fair</td> <td>We Chored &amp; A. &amp; C. McDougall Came to help us train E.P. Ringleader 3rd to lead we split wood in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Wensday 3rd fair</td> <td>We did chores and trained bull to lead in morning. bred Pride of Powtrie 11th to E.P. Ringleader 3rd C &amp; A. McDougall helped us We split</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 4th fair &amp; Dull</td> <td>We Chored bull and then took grist to Mill 20 bgs oats got harness mended. 35c J.W. started to plow in the afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Friday 5th Cool &amp; Clear</td> <td>We Chored &amp; trained bull in morning and then J.W. plowed sod and I did noon &amp; night Chores and showed stock to Mr Richards of P.E.I. <p></p> bred Belle 5th to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>497</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Saturday Apr 6 / 07 fair cold E.W</td> <td>J.W. Chored trained bull got him to lead very well this morning. then I went to Mill for grist got 520 lbs corn n.p. then J.W. split wood till noon &amp; Manuel piled then W. Plowed in Afternoon. I went to Hospital with Aunt Jane. Bessie &amp; Baby to see Ma. She is doing real well bgt Hardware 120 groceries Ext. 50c Slippers for Mary 75c Pd Wm McCrae $100 for Sunday School work in the west. wine <p></p> bred E.P. Mayflower to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</td> <td></td> <td>1.20 .50 .75 1.00 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 7th Dull.</td> <td>Jennie, Mary &amp; Bessie &amp; I went to Church in morning And. Jennie, Mary &amp; I went to Hospital to see Ma. She is doing well &amp; is quite cheerful</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Monday 8th Dull</td> <td>We Chored &amp; trained bull in morning and J.W. started to plow and Manuel &amp; I cleaned box stables and split &amp; Piled some wood. <p></p> bred. E.P. Rosebud to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 9th fair</td> <td>J.W. Plowing &amp; Manuel &amp; I worked at Chores &amp; wood I went to Hospital in Evening Mary is doing well.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 10th fair</td> <td>J.W. Plowing Manuel &amp; I worked at wood I went to Hospital in Eve Mary is still doing nicely</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>498</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thursday 11 Mar Apr / 07</td> <td>J.W. Finished Plowing Manuel took a holiday. I Chored weighed Queen 1810 &amp; calf 827 <p>pd Coal Account at Hughes</p> Went to Hospital in Eve. bgt Oranges 20c</td> <td></td> <td>2.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 12th snow</td> <td>We did Chores and Finished Splitting Wood &amp; hauled in bal of Turnips. Mr Broadfoot came to see our Calves &amp; thinks of buying a bull and two Females. Then I saw Mr Lowe and went up to Hospital.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 13th fair &amp; cool</td> <td>We Chored and J.W. Plowed Manuel Piled wood and cleaned up root cellar &amp; Mr Lowe came to look at Cattle in the Morning &amp; Stayed until afternoon. he offered him E.P. Mayflower 3rd &amp; Matilda Bull C for $100000. I went to Mill with a Grist and then up to Hospital Marys Operation has not been quite successful. and will have to be undergone again gro. Ect. 50 C Books. Ect. 20c bgt 1900 Corn Chop 21 {per ton?} and 325 @ 1 c lb whole corn cor</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 14th cold &amp; windy</td> <td>All the Children Aunt Jane &amp; I went up to the Hospital we stayed most of the day with Mary. She is rather dull as Dr says She will require to have another Operation</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 15th fine</td> <td>J.W. &amp; M.A. Chored and hauled manure to corn patch and some to mangels.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>499</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Monday 15th Apr 1907</td> <td>I went to mill got grist and Pd $100 for Chopping and loaned Jo. L. Simpson $15000 for 40 days. Paid J.R.B. account for feeding Calves $17100 pd for Guardian. $150 <p></p> bred Rose Grade cow to E.P. Master 2nd</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 <p>15000</p> <p>17100</p> 1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>M off. 1/2 day <p></p> X</td> <td>Tuesday 16th Changeable snow &amp; rain</td> <td>J.W. Plowing in morning and Manuel &amp; I Cleaned bx stalls J.W. cleaned sheep pen in afternoon. Manuel had half holiday I went to town got horse shod 50c got harness mended. 45c sweat pads. $130 went up to Hospital. Mary is getting along well <p></p> E.P. Keepsake. 3rd in heat</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .45 1.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 17th Cool.</td> <td>hauling manure in the morning. and. plowing in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 18th fine</td> <td>I went up to Elora to see Mr Lowes Stock also went to see a bull up at Tuttins Hunters old place Fare 55c, horse hire $150</td> <td></td> <td>1.50 .55</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 19th fair</td> <td>J. Finished plowing and hauled some manure I Chored. Paid Manuel his wages. $500 &amp; went up to Hospital. paid. Chittick on Account $3000. Paid Pd. Penfolds 5 cts that I borrowed</td> <td></td> <td>30.00 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 20th fine</td> <td>I Chored and J.W. Hauled manure and harrowed Mr Broadfoot Came to see Stock but did not buy.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>500</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Apr 21/07</td> <td>Aunt Jane. Mary E &amp; I went to Church in morning And. I went to Hospital in Evening. J.W. &amp; I went to Hendersons in Afternoon to see a sick sheep. Col. $100</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> Harold Baltin</td> <td>Monday 22nd fine</td> <td>J.W. Harrowing and Discing I Sowed some in afternoon I went to Sta Town. to see about Council papers sent. $250 to American Council at Galt, stamps 50c Harold came at noon today &amp; if he suits I am to pay him $2000 per month till after Fat Stock Show.</td> <td></td> <td>2.50 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday. 23rd fair</td> <td>We Finished sowing oats in. no. 4. 7 1/2 acres. &amp; Harold. Cultivated where we had roots &amp; Rape last year. I went to Hospital and to P.O. got 500 bran &amp; 200 flour. from Goldies N.P.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Wensday. 24th fine</td> <td>J.W. Finished harrowing no 4. &amp; started at last year Root field H.B. finished Cultivating &amp; started harrowing. I went to Galt to see about Council papers and then bgt halter $125. Railway fare. 95c dinner. 15. <p></p> E.P. Mayflower 3rd in heat</td> <td></td> <td>1.25 .15 .95</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Thursday 25th. Dull</td> <td>J.W. Sowing barley &amp; oats. H.B. Discing in Morning &amp; he &amp; I shipped bull to A.P. Westervelt Toronto Junction in Afternoon <p></p> <p>E.P. Master 2nd to Chas Lawley Melita &amp; three hens &amp; a rooster to J Bathy Man</p> <p></p> Oil Cake.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed untranscribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/da88b63da185d80c6c0635c777f33572.pdf 3a9b6b43bfce3838936ecb7f4bcbeb83 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {Duplicate of File #32804: "1905_JamesBowman_Volume3 57.pdf"} {Hand writing from July 23, 1906 to August 24, 1906 is quite different with different spellings also e.g. Wednesday instead of James Bowman's usual "Wensday", and it may be that someone else maintained the diary while Mr. Bowman was out west. Different handwriting and style from Wednesday August 19, 1906 to October 16, 1906 when James Bowman again indicates he was away; however, this time more of his comments esp. re: purchases and breeding cattle are made in his handwriting; also November 14th to November 18th when James Bowman indicated that he was going to Fergus Ontario and north. He inspects cattle on November 19th and he leaves again on November 20th to November 25th for Western Ontario and November 26th to December 3rd for Eastern Ontario and Quebec, then December 19th for "North-West" until January 5th, 1907(end of diary) Notes on breeding in last trip are in James Bowman's handwriting.} 426 1905 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday. Dec 28<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We chores and fixed things up around barn generally Forest Bros came for calf. paid me $32</td> <td>32<u>00</u></td> <td><s>32</s></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday. 29<u>th</u> rainy & Cold in Afternoon</td> <td>Tom & I got a grist of Chop ready 14 bgs Oats. 3 Peas 3 Barley took it to mill in Afternoon pd for Chopping $1<u>00</u> got my hair cut 20c</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 30<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did chores and I went to Toronto to Aberdeen Angus meeting with Mr Hodson at Rossin House. Mr H. has offered on part of Govt. to Take all our Cattle into the New Book. free of Charge & Continue to do this until there arrangements made for Interchange of business, with American Book. Mr Sharp Mr Burt & I were at meeting</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>150 75 / 5</td> <td>Sunday, 31<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>Mary & Jessie & I went to Church heard Rev Smith of Dublin preach on Being no Conformed to this World but be Transformed, by the renewing of Your mind.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monfay 1st Jan 1906</td> <td>I went to vote After Chores were done and. voted for Wright, Henderson, Dawson Elliot and Crane. Jennie & I went up to Tom's in Afternoon, saw the Stock cows look fairly well.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 2<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>We cleaned stables in morning & I showed a Mr Bradley around Stock & Took Jennie to Station paid Blacksmith sc. 3.00 recd 50c from Jennie. Nails 35<u>c</u> salts .25</td> <td></td> <td>3.00 .25 .35</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7bdf3e8846b365c1a84773b0aaf2224c.pdf 2e613614c2e676b0e166d447e8ef18b8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 427 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday Jan 3 / 06 Wet</td> <td>Children started to School I went to see Proff Day about taking Stock to the Judging course. We chored around barn in Afternoon, putting in Bull rings ect.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 4<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>I went to town in morning pd. D Lindsay's <u>A.C.</u> $12<u>00</u> and pd. Dr Robinson's ac. 2<u>00</u> Sugar. $2<u>38</u>, <s>pd fo</s> We chored around barn in afternoon fixing sheep pen ect. W. Cook and A. Ball Came to see about Cutting wood I agreed to give them 90c per cord for 4 foot wood & 50c for 20 inch short wood. they are to cut the straggling trees first and then take the Job in a {face?} starting at south west end.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X X</td> <td>Friday 5<u>th</u> snowy</td> <td>We Chored in morning and, ringed our young bulls we sorted potatoes, and showed Stock to Proff Day and Proff. <s>{Cuancieg?}</s> Arkell preparing for Judging course E.P. Belle 5<u>th</u> had Cow Calf by Lord Val</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Saturday 6<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>We did Chores and Tom Sorted potatoes I went to town bgt groceries 83<u>c</u>, Hardware, 80<u>c</u> School books. 25c. Tom Sent E.P. Belle 2<u>nd</u> down we bred her to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td>.83 .80 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mother went to see Aunt Jane at Hospital. Jennie Mary & I went to Church Col. 60c</td> <td></td> <td>.60</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0381b65fff9d05e11cf0c067e8d3415a.pdf 17b82e0ea5020d1119c037c14e150b28 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 428 <table> <tr> <td> x x</td> <td>Monday. Jan 8 / 06 fine</td> <td>Tom & I Chored Cleaned box stalls & Moved a mow of straw off hay. G.F. Hood had cow to E.P. Master 2<u>nd</u> bred Grade Cow to E. P. Master 2nd Bred Belle of Delaval 2<u>nd</u> to E.P. Raider</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 9<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did chores and hauled in five loads of Turnips from the pit. Ordered six apple trees from Mr Kennedy</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 10<u>th</u> fine & mild</td> <td>We did chores and hauled <s>four five</s> 3 loads of Turnips</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 11th fine</td> <td>We did chores and hauled 4 loads of Turnips.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 12<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We Chored & I went for Aunt Jane to Hospital and went out to Colliege in Afternoon to see the sheep Judged.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Saturday 13<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We hauled turnips in morning and Tom & A Johnston in Afternoon I went to town. Went to Insurance meeting. rec<u>d</u> $5 for Directors fee. & $4<u>00</u> from G.B. Hood for Bull service I pd $6<u>12</u> for insurance E.P. Belle 4th had cow calf by Lord Val 2nd</td> <td>5.00 4.00</td> <td>6.12</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 14<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>Jennie & I went to Church in morning col. 30. 10 S.S. in Afternoon Col. 07</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .10 .07</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 15<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>Tom Chored I went to town to Executive meeting of Angus Breeder's Arranging with LiveStock Commissioner about the Standard for Can record <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e070d978cb392d99e4fc1f60c66daec7.pdf b237070fb3580172e67e9f3d4e7407a1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 429 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 15th con<u>td</u></td> <td>we have got things into better shape, but not perfect as we would like them. Mr Hodson & Spenceer were there for the Gov<u>t</u> and Mr Sharp, Burt, McLeod, McKinnon, Dick, Hall, & OBrien, & I for Angus Society, dinner 50<u>c</u> Groc. 1<u>15</u></td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 16th Stormy</td> <td>We sent cattle out to Colliege to Short Course today. Proff Day Said some very kind things about our work</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Wensday 17<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>In morning I went to town Tom chored and I went to see the Carcases in Afternoon. The lambs were quite a surprise to many of us it was quite a mix up. What we put out as too fat came 1st and what we turned down for being too thin came 2<u>nd</u> Father seems much worse he looks as though he might not last very long. E.P. Mayflowers had cow calf by lord val</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X X</td> <td>Thursday 18<u>th</u> Snowy</td> <td>We chored and took colt to O.A.C. Bred E.P. Mayflower 3rd to E.P. Ranger and E.P. Belle 3<u>rd</u> to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Friday 19th fair</td> <td>Went to Mill with Grist 20 bgs. 3 peas 3 Barley. 14 oats Bred E.P. Mayflower 5th to E.P. Raider. bgt meat $4<u>75</u></td> <td></td> <td>4.75</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5257a20603a8b049087c69113dad1e5e.pdf 89faed7230cd13222ebad9089df11360 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 430 <table> <tr> <td>Saturday. Jan 20.th 1905</td> <td>Tom Chored. I went to town bgt beef 10<u>00</u>, pd men for Cutting wood. $7<u>10</u>, bgt sulphur 25<u>c</u> Whiskey for Father 1<u>00</u> Gro. 32. Paper. 35. Pd Mother 5<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>10.00 7.10 1.00 5.00 .35 .32</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 21<u>st</u> {fine?}</td> <td>We all stayed at home all day. As we are Expecting that Father may <u>pass</u> <u>away</u> any time Mr<u>s</u> M<u>c</u>Eachern and Mr<u>s</u> Dobson came to see him.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 22nd <s>fair</s> wet & warm</td> <td>Father died this morning at <s>age</s> 3.15 A.M. he passed away quite peacefully without the Slightest struggle Mother, Jennie Mountain, Will & I were watching around his bedside. After the Morning Chores were done Will & I went to arrange for the funeral. We are going to hold it at <s>two ther</s> 2.30 P.M. tomorrow I paid for digging grave, $3<u>00</u> we bgt Coffin Shroud & hired hack & hearse for $57<u>00</u>. I bgt gro.</td> <td></td> <td><s>57.00</s></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 23<u>rd</u> Cold & damp</td> <td>We Chored around in morning and. prepared for funeral there was quite a number here for such Short noice ..Father looked very nice the most Natural Corpse I have seen</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to Garden Hill this morning, ticket $6.50 & car fare to Scarboro 20<u>c</u> livery at Garden Hill $1<u>00</u> got to Mr Ritchies about 7.30 P.M. I went {?} to home with him after tea.</td> <td></td> <td>6.50 .20 1.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f971266e76aeea50aa53d72eac06a2fc.pdf 591583a0126ce43dde48fb54f92bae65 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 431 Jan 1906 <table> <tr> <td>Thursday 25<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>After we looked over the Stock We went to Mr McLeod's and found him at home his stock looks well he offered me a steer. for $50<u>00</u> Pradamere is a good sire then we <s>Friday</s> went to Mr. Russels. his stock is very common. then after dinner we went to Coburg and I started for home we have sold a bull to Mr. Ritchie & took his yearling as part paid we get his bull & $75 for our's car fare 10c</td> <td></td> <td>.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 26<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We went to Station also to Lawyer's to see about will Lawyer is to make agreement for all interested to sign cost will be .$10.00. I paid Mitchell for Coffin ect. 51<u>00</u> pd Mary 5<u>00</u>. I sold 20 barrel rock cockerels for $25<u>00</u> to O.A.C. </td> <td> 25<u>00</u></td> <td><s>10.00</s> 51.00 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 27<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did the Chores and hauled in some straw <s>on</s> from Stock. four loads Mr. Lowe was here and is talking of buying a bull also Mr. Brown of O.A.C. Came to see about a bull. Also Mr Meyer's, & a Friend from Manitoba. paid Harry. Wright . 1<u>50</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary & I went to Church in morning and Children & I to S.S. Col. 60. 15.</td> <td></td> <td>.15 .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 29<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did chores & hauled in bal of straw Stack</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/968ea1be63c24e0e352df321a76281bd.pdf 999fe4ad708a5b04cf447a8b4945735d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 432 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 30<u>th</u> Jan. 1906 fair</td> <td>We cleaned box stalls in morning and hauled two loads of turnips in Afternoon Mr. {Mirireson?} Came to see our stock this morning</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 31<u>st</u> fair</td> <td>We did Chores and hauled in three loads of Turnips Mr W, Stewart of York Mills & Mr Henry his nephew came today and bgt Bowman's No. 1 & Calf also Cow Calf out of Kyma 14<u>th</u> for $170<u>00</u> I rec<u>d</u> 90 bal to be pd when cattle are shipped Proff Day pd me $15<u>85</u> for two Ewe lambs.</td> <td>$90<u>00</u> $15<u>85</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x Pd Tom, $10<u>00</u></td> <td>Thursday. Fen 1st 1906 Stormy</td> <td>We did Chores and hauled one load of turnips. then I went up to Tom's for Cow & calf. pd Tom for keeping them. $12<u>00</u> and then I shipped Bowman's No. 1 to & Calf Jn. Stewart. York Mills Ont. bred E.P. Kyma 11<u>th</u> to Lord Val 2nd paid Tom ten dollars</td> <td></td> <td>12.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 2<u>nd</u> very Cold 10 blow 0</td> <td>I shipped Calf this morning and, got horse shod 25c got rod made, 20c retd baby boots to Goetz. took grist to mill 20 bgs 3 p. 3 B. 14. O. 15 Empties. Got hair Cut. 20c salt $1<u>25</u> P Oil Cake 1.70 P </td> <td></td> <td>.20 1.70 1.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 3<u>rd</u> Stormy</td> <td>Mary & I went to town in morning. I pd Taxes. $47<u>40</u> Dr Reeds. Ac. $25<u>00</u> Scroggie Bros. Ac. $21.<u>30</u> <s>bgt</s> went to mill for grist pd 1<u>00</u> pd. Edward Hagyard for cutting wood. $22<u>64</u></td> <td></td> <td>47.40 25.00 21.30 2.00 22.64</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ef790fdbac0473b701d7e1a63d04f7e8.pdf c6817dfc8b56b8223f514fa3e18f5026 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 433 Feb. 1906 <table> <tr> <td>Sunday 4<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>Mary & M.E. & I went to Church. heard Rev Marshall preach. On Lost Opportunities</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 5<u>th</u> Cold</td> <td>We chored in morning I went to town in Afternoon pd G.B. Morris $10 I had borrowed C. Oil 72<u>c</u> mits 50<u>c</u> railway Ticket $1<u>50</u></td> <td></td> <td>10.00 .72 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 6<u>th</u> clear & Cold 16 - 25 below 0</td> <td>16 below Zero. We chored & I wrote Fathers Obituary for Mercury. Mother is not well today. I went to town in Afternoon. got gate mended. scuffler & harrows fixed. 2<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>2.00</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 7th fine</td> <td>Tom did chores after Early morning Chores After breakfast I got ready and went to Committee meeting of Cattle at Toronto Ex Office and Angus prizes were left same as last Year Expenses Ticket. $1<u>75</u> Other exp 15c went to horse show</td> <td></td> <td>1.75 .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 8<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I hauled wood in morning and shipped E.P. Ringleader 2<u>nd</u> to Geo. A. Ritchie Plainville in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 9<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to Dom Sheep & Winter Fair meetings at Toronto Expenses. Ticket $1<u>75</u> dinner 50 tea 20 We had <s>a</s> very satisfactory meetings I proposed dividing Class. for Herefords & Angus it was fairly well received got home at 10 P.m.</td> <td></td> <td>1.75 .50 .20</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1d7385b480107dec6091e3b6ea76e440.pdf 2d5f9edf6bbb7a35633d8337fca2ec17 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 434 <table> <tr> <td>Saturday. Feb 10 / 06 Cold & Stormy</td> <td>We went for young bull from G.A. Ritchie in morning paid Freight. $5<u>10</u>. then went to town rec<u>d</u> $80 from Jno Stewart. York Mills being bal due. me. for cattle pd Goldies Ac. $11<u>70</u> bgt gro ect. 5<u>50</u> In Afternoon Tom & I chored</td> <td>80<u>00</u></td> <td>11.70 .55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 11<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Mary & I went to Church heard Mr Marshall preach on A Strange Vision it was Jacobs dream. Col 60</td> <td></td> <td>.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 12<u>th</u> Soft</td> <td>We chored in morning and I went to town in afternoon got hardware. 45c</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 13<u>th</u> Soft</td> <td>I wrote some letters & made wood rack & we hauled three loads of wood in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 14<u>th</u> Cold</td> <td>Tom & I did Chores and hauled six loads of wood</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 15<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mother got very sick this morning and I wired for Jennie Will and Telephoned for Aunt Maggie and brought out Mr<u>s</u> McEachern. Jennie came at 3 P.M. Will at 6 P<u>M</u> <s>Friday 16th fine We</s> I sent 3<u>00</u> to Thos. McFarlane and wrote a few letters re Advisory board</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 16<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I spent the day with Tom <s>and</s> Will & <s>looking after</s> {esting?} Aunt Maggie and general chores</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/479334a688a62e8cf5c74e1aebc36590.pdf d9c679f593cdad2b0f87a58528ddad32 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 435 <table> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Saturday. 17<u>th</u> Feb 1906. fine</td> <td>We did Chores and I went to mill in morning with ten bags O.3 P. 3 B I bgt bran. 4.25 Flour $2<u>25</u> Cascarer. 75<u>c</u> Mr John Lower of Elora brought E.P. Pride 2nd to breed to Lord Val. 2<u>nd</u> we hauled two loads of wood in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>4.25 2.25 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Jennie M. & Mary J. & I also Jennie W. Jessie R. Went to Church col 60 in morning heard Rev. Marshall preach On Children as our teachers. Tom & Emma Came in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Monday 19<u>th</u> Soft</td> <td>Mr Lowe's man & I spent the forenoon trying to get E.P. Pride 2<u>nd</u> served by Lord Val 2<u>nd</u> got her served at Noon. Geo. Henderson & Mr Mc<s>Tuesday</s>Dougall Called in Afternoon. I went to mill & got a grist & 900 <u>lbs</u> Oats Chop paid for chopping 80c</td> <td></td> <td> .80</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did chores I took Aunt Maggie to Station & bgt 100 <u>lbs</u> grd flax 3<u>00</u> got 50 packs <s>bgs</s> from Hewer for oats Tom hauled a load of turnips Mr Keating had grade cow to bull 1<u>00</u></td> <td> 1<u>00</u></td> <td>3.00 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday. 21<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>We Chored and hauled in four loads of turnips.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 22<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>We did chores and cleaned 100 bush Siberian oats and took them to Thorp.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c041db06a03b6f34167228fa7b56ac26.pdf 1b88440106e74d875f8d0efa8a495848 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 436 <table> <tr> <td>Friday 23rd Feb. 1906</td> <td>We did chores and cleaned 100 bu siberian oats and took them to Hewers rec<u>d</u> check for 45<u>00</u> for Thorp's oats.</td> <td>45<u>00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 24<u>th</u> very warm</td> <td>We chored in morning & I went to town. paid Baley's for thrashing 18<u>00</u> paid Jas. L. Simpson $45 on oats. pd A.P. Westervelt Entry fees. $6<u>00</u>. rec<u>d</u> $43<u>00</u> from Jas. Hewer for oats bgt.</td> <td>43<u>00</u></td> <td>18.0 45.00 6.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 25<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Jennie & I went to Church in morning Col $1<u>00</u> heard Rev. Stranger from Brantford preach.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 26<u>th</u></td> <td>We cleaned box Stalls in morning and hauled wood in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 27<u>th</u> Cold</td> <td>got ready & took bull to sale.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 28th cold</td> <td>We put bull up at sale & was offered $85<u>00</u> not quite beef price McDougall's sold two at rather a low beef price</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday <s>29<u>th</u></s> 1st wet cold E.W.</td> <td>I Went to town to see Mr Burt We talked over the advisory board business and we have decided to wait until the meeting before we quit the field.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday <s>30</s> 2<u>nd</u> Wet Cold</td> <td>We chored & trimmed sheep & Tom sorted potatoes I returned stove to Rudd's & paid for new one. 3<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>3.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/732110fb981cd65231e41a9cccf915e0.pdf a56e5544642f2e0caa69117bd3058f48 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 437 <table> <tr> <td>Saturday. Mch. 3rd / 06</td> <td>we got sheep ready and shipped them to Ottawa. Pd. R. Elliot $10<u>00</u> & pd for Car. $29<u>00</u> bgt groceries. 1.01</td> <td></td> <td>10.00 29.00 1.01</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 4<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary J. Mr<u>s</u> McEachern and I went to Church J. & M. to S.S. Col .02 Jennie M & Mrs. M & I went up to Hospital to see M<u>rs</u> Dolson</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 5<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We Cleaned up Stables & hauled two loads of turnips in afternoon Went to Thomas Gibsons Golden Wedding, gave them 2<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>2.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 6 fine</td> <td>We did chores and hauled 4 loads of Turnips. Took Jennie M to Station.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to mill got two loads of Chop 1st 2555. second 2425. and 372@ 96. = $3.<u>57</u> Chop Corn 585. @ 1<u>00</u> 5.85 C. Oil 72c Fish 45c</td> <td></td> <td> .45 .72</td> <td>3.57 5.85</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 8<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>We chored and cut wood Mr Flick paid for bull service $1<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 9<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We Cleaned grain for Seed fair and hauled two loads of wood.</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 19th fine</td> <td>went to Seed fair a Mr Leonard from Iowa came to look at Stallion We got 2<u>nd</u> prize for potatoes 1<u>00</u> pd for Entries .25</td> <td>1.00</td> <td>.25</td><td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e787235a485fcbf582817aeb2a073183.pdf 8d1c749f4a5ccb6792177650bf7497b5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 438 M<u>ch</u> 1906 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 11<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>M.E. & I went to Church Children & I to S.S. col. 30. 25. 5. 03</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .25 .05 .03</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 12<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We Cleaned peas and I went up to car to fix up Expense bill ect weighted Steer 882. and settled up Expense I rec<u>d</u> $1<u>50</u> out of what we gave R. Elliot.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Tuesday 13<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did Chores and hauled 4 loads of wood. Went along to Hendersons in evening bred E.P. Mayflower to E.P. Ranger</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 14<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We chored hauled wood in Morning and hauled two loads of turnips in afternoon. Proff Day came today and bgt E.P. Raider for $300.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 15<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>I went for Rooser to O.A.C. and Called to See Proff. Day We hauled wood in Afternoon bgt meat. $6<u>55</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Friday 16<u>th</u> Stormy Afternoon</td> <td>We did chores and hauled two loads of wood in morning and cleaned the seed peas & barley in afternoon bred E.P. Kyma 11<u>th</u> to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 17<u>th</u> fine & Cold</td> <td>We hauled four loads of wood and did chores I went to town bgt gro. 20c oat meal $1<u>25</u>. water set 1.25 shoes mended .40</td> <td></td> <td>1.25 1.25 .40</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/16b149cb97122bf2dee918b83123ff17.pdf b4bd5edc5e1d5fbed9d171134d48ba08 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 439 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 18<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Mary J. Jennie <s>M.E.</s> & I went to Church in morning All the Children went to S.S. with me. col. 30.05.03.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .05 .03</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 19<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>We Chored Cleaned out box Stalls and cleaned seed oats. I went to town bgt. grd Flax 3<u>00</u> beans .25</td> <td></td> <td>3.00 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 20<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>We did chores and hauled tow loads. six logs to mill. got {reach?} fixed at Penfolds.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 21<u>st</u> Stormy</td> <td>I hauled a load of logs to mill in morning & two loads of {heading?} in afternoon 2 1/2 cords. at 3<u>00</u> per cord</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 22<u>nd</u> Stormy</td> <td>I took about 1000 ft of lumber to J.B. Armstrongs. And hauled the bal of it home Excepting a few inch boards I left at mill 20 <s>a</s> 1 X 6. We hauled two loads of wood up to house.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 23<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>I went to town in Morning pd. Hastings Bros $30<u>00</u> for Horse Service, and went to J.B. Armstrongs to see about lumber, got Photo taken .75</td> <td></td> <td>.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td> T.A. 5<u>00</u></td> <td>Saturday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I hauled two loads of wood in morning then went to town. rec<u>d</u> $24<u>88</u> from J.B. Armstrong for lumber $29 from A.P. Westervelt for. rebate on car to Ottawa bgt Groceries 5<u>30</u> Paid $5 to Tom. Pd Mr Duff $4<u>00</u> for bull in sale which I withdret (withdrew?}</td> <td>24.88 29<u>00</u></td> <td>5.30</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c1b19ca067286989e493023c521d443a.pdf cd6f3ddb773c804cbab708610a74b839 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 440 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. Mar 25 / 06</td> <td>Mary J. M.E. & I went to Church in morning heard Dr Johnston preach a very good sermon. Children & I went to S.S. Col. 30. 05. 03.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .05 .03</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Monday 26<u>th</u> dull</td> <td>We Cleaned Stables and Chored generally I went to town pd. Missionary money to Jno. Crosby $10<u>00</u>. Mary & I went to lecture in evening bred E.P. Kyma 14<u>th</u> to Lord Val.</td> <td></td> <td>10.<u>00</u> .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Mayflower 8th in H</td> <td>Tuesday 27<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>We worked around barn & I went to sale in afternoon bgt rake $16<u>00</u> snall things 40<u>c</u> Jno & Geo Hendersons Came to see Stock. Also Mr McQueen</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning retd. Sling fixtures to Lowden Co went to see about saw took fence machine to mill for Mr Alderson. rec<u>d</u> $300 for bull from O.A.C. got 1385 <u>lbs</u> Oat Chop from Jim. S. and 80 <u>lbs</u> Corn Chop & 337 <u>lbs</u> Corn Proff Day came & bgt steer this Afternoon <s>to</s> for $45<u>00</u> N.P.</td> <td>$300<u>00</u></td> <td><s>45<u>00</u></s></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 29<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We sent Bull & Steer to O.A.C. then, hauled turnips till noon I went to town.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 30<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We Chored and split wood and <s>we</s>nt to School meeting at night</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 31st fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning & also went to mill got 565 565 Oat Chop</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e2e36cdad60320f21824453e6bfb90ff.pdf 65609d1bf1e11dc932ddfd3e2a1b512d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 441 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday <s>Sunday</s> April <s>1st</s> 2nd 1906 fine</td> <td>We chored and I went for Ernest Aitkins box then Sold 54 bu <u>14</u> lb oats to Jos Mitchell @ 45<u>c</u>. $24.50c then, Shipped E.P. Kyma 11<u>th</u> & Calf to Thos. B. Broadfoot Fergus. Then Mr Fixener came and bought the Young Stallion and four Sheep for $350<u>00</u>. We then got <s>cistern</s> Health Certificates 1<u>00</u> and saw about shipping. then went up to Tom's Had Tea and looked around Stock then came back to McCrae's And left Mr Fixener there for the night.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday <s>1st</s> 3<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>Mary. J. Jennie & Tom went to Church in morning Jennie & M.E. to S.S. And I went to Church in Evening Mr Fixener from Harper Iowa Came today to look at Stock, and we spent the day walking around & talking about things in a general way sometimes about Spiritual Matters but. <s>did</s> Tried to keep out business Thoughts As well as we could & at same time be agreeable</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Tuesday <s>3rd</s> 4th fine</td> <td>We went out to O.A.C. and also for consul papers and then prepared the car bgt bran, 500 $4<u>50</u> halter $1<u>30</u> bit & snaps 35c bred E.P. Belle 4th to Lord Val</td> <td></td> <td>1.30 4.50 .35</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 4th</td> <td>We cut wood with Engine & saw 6<u>00</u> and shipped E.P. Victor to F.M. Fixener Harper Iowa for $300 3 sheep & a lamb. 50. cash 22. I got draft for 300 Check for 72</td> <td>300. .72</td> <td>6.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/144c688698509853ed3637db78705084.pdf 451018c4ffde57cbbe4f0bd1aac8338b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 442 {check mark} <table> <tr> <td> XX <s>XX</s></td> <td>Thursday Apr 5th / 06 Dull & Snow</td> <td>Ernest & I went to mill in morning and got barley & Peas also some oat chop 1380 <u>lbs</u> barley at 1<u>00</u> some <s>bred</s> bred E.P. Mayflower to E.P. Rosebud to Lord Val Yesterday.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> W.S. 1/2</td> <td>Friday. 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning mailed Will agreement to W.R.B. and arranged about letter heads at Kelso's bgt meat $4<u>40</u> groceries 25 c. I hired W. Stahlbaum & son to split wood at $1<u>75</u> per day. Son was here about 4 hrs. this afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>W.S. 1</td> <td>Saturday 7<u>th</u> snowy morning fair afternoon</td> <td>I have had W. Stahlbaum 1/2 day Yesterday & all day today at $1<u>75</u> per day splitting wood. Tom & Ernest chored & piled wood we got along very well. </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Sunday 8<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary J. Bessie & I went to Church. heard Rev Marshall preach. to Children uniting with Church it was a very nice service Took Jennie & Mary E. to S.S. Col. 30<u>c</u> 05. 02 bred E.P. Belle 5th to Lord Val</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .05 .02</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 9<u>th</u> <u>wet</u></td> <td>We Cleaned stables sheared 4 shearling ewes & 3 rams Tom & E Cleaned oats in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> W.S. 3.50</td> <td>Tuesday 10<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We worked at wood & hauled in a load of Turnips. W.S. was here this afternoon & we about finished splitting wood. pd W.S. $3<u>50</u></td> <td></td> <td>3.50</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/336912c3fa107ed19b100d8b9afe8ace.pdf 6fbf9d77e3e0838dd5f40b77eae34720 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 445 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday Apt 11<u>th</u> / 06 fair</td> <td>Ernest rolled meadows Tom & I piled wood chored & spread lumps of manure on meadows. Scribbler .05</td> <td></td> <td>.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 12<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Ernest rolling. I went to town in morning and got hair cut. 20<u>c</u> hardware. 75c ordered grass & clover seed. Groceries 76<u>c</u> Ordered. Letter paper 1000 sheets at $5.50. Mary J. Went to Hamilton this Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td>.75 .20 .76</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td><u>Good</u>. <u>Friday</u>. 13<u>th</u> fine E.W.</td> <td>Ernest Cultivated in big field Next to Barbers ad I finished rolling meadow in morning and sowed Oats in big field in Afternoon. Tom was off for holiday in Afternoon. R. Shortreed had a cow here in Afternoon to E.P. Master 2<u>nd</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 14<u>th</u> Wet</td> <td>We started to sow in morning but had to quit for rain. Men worked around barn and I went to town. bgt a Suit of clothes $11<u>80</u> and <s>ordered</s> went to John Dolson's and Tom's With Bessie & Stanley Mountain. Spent a pleasant afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Sunday 15th fair</td> <td>Mary E. Jennie Bessie & Stanley Mountain & I went to Church in morning. Rev. W. Briggs preached on "Remember these days" and M.J. Bessie & Stanley went to Church in evening bred E.P. Mayflower 5<u>th</u> to E.P. Ranger</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f46c0222e628b52f5a63c8172c8c6fde.pdf 339e81d4dd4552598a1f75152190ff28 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 446 Apr 1906 Frost last night <table> <tr> <td>Monday. 16th fine</td> <td>Ernest Cultivated. Tom Chored I went to town in morning. paid for Photo. 25 <s>bal on S</s> left things in for Church Anniversary and We Sowed Oats & Cultivated in afternoon and Mary & I went to Church Anniversary in Evening 50c</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 17<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We finished Cultivating & sowing 16 acre field Tom Chored.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Ernest Cultivating root ground I harrowed on 16 acre field Tom Chored. we got three lambs today.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 19<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Ernest Cultivating and Harrowing and I finished harrowing 16 acre field & Started to so in S. oats No 2.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Ernest cultivating & harrowing I finished sowing no 2 <s> & started</s> Seeded it with clover & Timothy went to town bgt seeds corn ect $1.37. 5.05. got Diploma's framed $15 paid $10<u>00</u> on ac.</td> <td></td> <td>1.37 5.35 10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 21<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>Ernest rolling no 2. I chored cleaning up around turnip pit. and fixing up generally In afternoon we hauled in two loads turnips. Went to town in the Evening, bgt. bananas. 15<u>c</u> Sold Eggs $2.50c for Tom</td> <td>2<u>50</u></td> <td>.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 22<u>nd</u> Dull</td> <td>Quince was very sick with Acute Indegestion from Eating partly decayed turnips when Tom was loading last load on Sat Evening. </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bfb460d654c76252ed4d715aaab20ece.pdf 238804c2ff6ac720e3c9a5a97f8de345 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 447 1906 <table> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Sunday 22<u>nd</u> contd</td> <td>Dr Reed was out three times {?} he has very little hopes of her. Mary J. Jennie & Bessie went to Church heard Bishop Vincent. Tom bred Pride of Powrie 11<u>th</u> to E.P. Ranger</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 23<u>rd</u> fine & Cool</td> <td>Quince died this morning Dr. Reed came out and examined her & Said that he had no doubt it was caused by her getting the decayed turnips I went to town & Saw Lawyer K. McLean & he Said Tom would be liable for the price of the mare as I had warned him not to let them eat that kind of turnips. And had him cover them up in manure heap. J. Webster came today and I have hired him for a year at $260<u>00</u> I I bgt 52 1/2 lbs of beef @ 8 1/2 $4.50 suet, 25c</td> <td></td> <td>4.50 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Ernest rolling No 2 & picking stones. J. Webster plowing corn patch & harrowing it I went to town in evening & sold horse hide $2<u>75</u> Pd Mr Harper for framing pictures $15<u>50</u>. I chored most of the day.</td> <td>2<u>75</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 25 fine</td> <td>We Sowed corn patch & Orchard with oats & seeded Cornpatch with Lucerne & Orchard with oats & Lucerne & Orchard grass. John did sowing and Ernest rolled in No. 2.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 26<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. plowing sod and Ernest rolling & harvesting. Started to roll no 5 I chored sowed orchard grass & cleaned buggy</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1416bff7938185c8aff30b1a2f345991.pdf bf37058d400806fa9daeae309a971d3a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 448 <table> <tr> <td>Friday 27<u>th</u> Apr. 1906 fine</td> <td>J.W. plowing. E.A. rolling finished no 5. I chored and fixed fences</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. plowing E.A. harrowing & rolling. I planted garden and went to town bgt corn $1<u>70</u> seeds & Oil Cake. 5.05</td> <td></td> <td>1.70 5.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 29<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary. Mary. E. & I went to Church in Morning I took Mother to Tom's in Evening Jennie & Mary went to S.S. Col. 30. 02.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 30<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. finished plowing sod & started to disc in afternoon E.A. Chored in morning & rolled and harrowed in Afternoon. I went to town in morning pd for writing paper $4<u>50</u> and horse shod. 75c went to School meeting in Afternoon about the Van drivers taking too much risk in crossing the railway tracks</td> <td></td> <td>4.50 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 1<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. finished discing the pea field & started to sow E.A. harrowing & rolling I clipped three sheep in afternoon. & did chores went to meet <s>Will</s> M.J. & Will at train. W. looks real well</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 2<u>nd</u> Showery</td> <td>J.W. Finished sowing peas and E.A. harrowed & rolled & Chored. I retd some seed to Hewers. 6 <u>lb</u> Orchard grass 9 <u>lbs</u> red clover 1 bg. 7 <u>lbs</u> Tim. & 1 bg 2 <u>lb</u> Alsike. Went to meet Adda in morning & set her off in Evening to Children</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c8246222fdd5f91cdc52ffa6a48cecdd.pdf 15d058a07cba33eb76bab3b427befced Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 449 May 1906 <table> <tr> <td>Thrusday 3<u>rd</u> Dull</td> <td>J.W. plowing sod & discing & rolling. Ernest rolling & doing chores. I went to town in morning and hauled some manure in the Afternoon, then prepared to go to Ottawa on AA. record business. Ticket. 15<u>60</u> Sleepr. 2<u>00</u> pd porter. 10 breakfast 25.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 4<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I met Mr McLeod at Brockville and stayed with him to Ottawa, then We went to see Office and then to Mr Spencer's Who soon got Mr Greig & Took us to the Deputy Minister of Agriculture. We had quite a discussion and Mr McGregor also of N.W. T. was called in and when Minister heard both sides he decided in favor of Winnipeg for the first Annual Meeting We made some changes in the Constitution and then started for home, had dinner with Mr McGregor and sold him E.P. Ranger for $200 Sleeper $2<u>00</u> dinner 50c</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat 5th fine</td> <td>Went to Cheltenham, Tiel at 75c spent a pleasant day looked over John's Stock and also Mr Sharp's.</td> <td></td> <td>.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 6th fine</td> <td>Col. 1<u>00</u> Superanuation fund 2<u>00</u> 02. Mother Aunt Jane & I went to Church. Heard Mr Marshall preach Memorial Service.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 2.00 .02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday</td> <td>hauling & spreading manure bgt meat in evening. $1.70</td> <td></td> <td>1.70</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0facb8aa881c3304952b945d53788f28.pdf 2480a4b56087535521e7693887acba33 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 450 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday May 8 / 06 Dull & wet</td> <td>We hauled manure in morning & worked inside in afternoon I went to town got horse shod .50 <u>pd</u> Hewers ac. $18<u>41</u> paid for apple trees. $1<u>00</u> pd for sodding grave 1<u>00</u> keeping <s>it</s> lot mowed for the season 1<u>00</u> for mowing Simpson lot 2<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>.50 18.41 4.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 9<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td><s>John</s> W sorted potatoes in morning & E.A. sorted mangels. I wrote some letters. went to town in Afternoon got my teeth fixed 75<u>c</u>, horse shod 25c J.W. Plowing mangel ground in Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Thursday 10<u>th</u> fine & cool</td> <td>J.W. finished plowing mangel grd & started to disc it. E.A. & I hauled & spread manure. 7 loads in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> #</td> <td>Friday 11<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. raised mangel & carrot drills & E.A. harrowed and rolled. Mr Michell of Solway, Came & bought E.P. King 4th for $80 to be delivered Monday May 21<u>st</u> I guaranteed him a breeder, & if he does not {?} to take him back & replace him with another he paid $5<u>00</u> & is to pay bal next week. D. Reid came to see sick heifer</td> <td>5.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td><td>Sat. May 12 / 06 fine shower at noon</td> <td>We sowed mangels carrots & cabbage. J.W. & E.A. hauled manure.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday May 13 / 06 Wet</td> <td>We had a steady rain most of the day. Mary & I went to Church in morning col. 35. 5. 03. Children & I to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td>.35 .05 .03</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8446e7536a1bfa2da5550ee3329a5cb7.pdf 56ee13ce4ef4212f15d6f50afc68253b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 451 <table> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Monday. May 14th / 06 fine</td> <td>We hauled manure and cleaned box stalls bred E.P. Kyma 4th to Lord Val 2<u>nd</u> Tom tells me that queen had a Stallion foal last. Tuesday</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Tuesday 15th fine</td> <td>J.W. & E.A. hauled manure I went to meeting of the <s>Advisory board</s> directors of Dom Cattle Breeders Association to Elect an Advisory board. Arthur Johnston & I were Elected without Opposition The Directors of National Record board were also elected. When I got home I found that Princess had a good filly foal. And had no trouble my expenses today were railway fare $2<u>50</u>. dinner 50<u>c</u> paper .05</td> <td></td> <td>2.50 .05 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday. 16<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>J.W. Plowed & Ernest & I spread manure I went to Tom's after dinner and bgt Queen and her colt for $300<u>00</u> to be pd either this month or next. then I went to town and Raw. L.Oil 55c</td> <td></td> <td>.70 .25 .55</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 17th Dull</td> <td>Went for beef in morning, sold 6 bags potatoes to J. Henderson and six to Whitelow's at 75c per bag. J.W. plowing & sorting potatoes E. Spreading manure and sorting mangels.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. & E.A. hauled manure I finished clipping sheep and dipped lambs & old ewes</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/41b2b20ca1a21c6e2923de6078afa261.pdf 288ce485c68c8b7ff59748a986a1603c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 452 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. May 19<u>th</u> 1906 fine & cool</td> <td>J.W. & Ernest hauling manure I dipped rams & went to town bgt. drugs $1<u>50</u>. pd for pulling Jennies Tooth 25<u>c</u> groceries 55c Corn Chop $5<u>95</u> Shipped wool to Brantford. <s>73</s> 168 <u>lbs</u> 19c = $31<u>92</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.50 .55 5.95</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Jennie & I went to Church in Morning heard Mr Glossford preach. Mother Mary E. & I went to cemetery in afternoon. both men went in evening to Church Col today. 35</td> <td></td> <td>.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 21<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>We hauled manure & raised drills for Early potatoes & some mangels near barn Shipped E.P. King 4th to Thos. Mitchell Solway P.O. Walkerton Stn west </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>##</td> <td>Tuesday 22 fine</td> <td>J.W. hauled manure and Ashes in morning & plowed in Afternoon I went to town bgt plow Share 45 40<u>c</u> pd. Tolton's Ac. $2<u>00</u> bgt mangel seed. 15c bgt halter at Baleys $1<u>75</u> Then Came home and spread manure till 4 P.M. Then took Mayflower 5<u>th</u> to Henderson's to pasture and 6 Ewes & 3 lambs to J Henderson And, he is to raise lambs and we pay market price for them and if a sheep dies he is to pay butchers price for it.. And when a Ewe is done breeding he makes her fat enough to kill</td> <td></td> <td>.40 2.00 .15 1.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 23rd fine</td> <td>J.W. plowed till 4 P.M. then went to Mt Forest. I went to town got buggy fixed. 1 gal R. Linseed Oil .70 N.P. at Penfolds got horse shod N.P. Went to mill got 295 lbs Chop</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e0e6d9a31b486eb754436984403dab28.pdf a76ac7b5517c7b5958d7d40651ceb84e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 453 May <table> <tr> <td>Thursday 24th / 1906 f </td> <td>Fine morning Showery Evening. E. Aitken & I Chored all day Took Mary J. Aunt Jane & all Children to St Cars & they went to Gordon's at Arkell to spend the day Went to meet them at night. St Car fare. 10c</td> <td></td> <td>.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 25<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>After Chores were done this morning I went to Station to meet Mr Bainbridge. he Came all right and I took him to see Mr G.B. Ryan's Store and then to Our Church from there to a few of the City residences and then home and after looking at some of the stock we had dinner and quite a chat showed him some <s>Certificates</s> Pedigrees of stock then looked over the cattle in field then turned out bulls and Showed Mr B. the Horse Slings for unloading hay Ect. then went to O.A.C. And looked around the Stock He said the he enjoyed the day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 27<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We worked at Manure and turnip ground in morning and prepared potatoes for sale in Afternoon sold 1060 <u>lbs</u> of potatoes to G. J. Thorp at 75c per bag. went to</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/de2eb5fd2fb50e4e5ae5bafeb641a052.pdf 1158438fbdb91dcc57a1430447e94b61 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 454 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. May 27 / 06 fine & Cool</td> <td>Mary J. Bessie & I went to Church in morning heard Rev Marshall preach Jennie, Mary E. & I to S.S. Mother & I to Church in Evening Col. 30. 07. 10 Mr Marshall preached a good sermon "our Country" A National Sermon.</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .07 .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We sorted potatoes and took a load to town 31 bgs 2790 <u>lbs</u> = 31 bgs. @ 70 got harness mended .25c</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 29th fine & Cool</td> <td><s>I went</s> We sorted potatoes & took a load to town 26 75 bgs / 90 bgt feed. $8<u>40</u> N.P. at Thorp's Jonnie & Ernest plowed & spread manure.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 30<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We sorted and took <s>a</s> twenty one bgs to town have taken altogether $68 bg 55 lbs pd Thorps Ac. $8<u>40</u> and <u>pd</u> Jas. L. Simpson in full for Chopping 245 bu Oats and for 116 lbs extra. 4.25. 1.45. and 5.00 on Account for Corn. bgt corn at Thorps. 10 <u>c</u> sold wool. $1<u>15</u> money for potatoes 64.95 bgt feed 8.40 </td> <td>64.95 <s>56.95</s></td> <td>4.25 1.45 5.00 .10 8.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Thursday 31<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>We hauled manure and I put Carbon Bisulphide in ground hog holes and went to Hendersons with 4 cattle to pasture went to town for mail recd money for wool 31<u>85</u></td> <td>31<u>85</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 1st June 1906 fine</td> <td>J & E hauled manure I run weeder through mangels & carrots & went to town bgt tickets for Mother & I to Hamilton $4.90. Uncle Robert Died last night. <s>then</s> I castrated two lambs at at Toms. Stationary 35<u>c</u> stamps .05</td> <td></td> <td>4.90 .40</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ce639741239a740d78e4fd58f25219f9.pdf c2bfa2ae4ed9b303d835492bfb106163 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 455 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 2<u>nd</u> June / 06 fine</td> <td>J.W. & Ernest finished hauling manure to root patch and Mother & I went to Hamilton <s>found</s> got to Gay's about 8.30 A.M. After breakfast Mr G & I went to the Farm and looked around the trees & other crops. After dinner W.R. Walker & Mr G. & I went up to the cemetery and looked around the park.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 3<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>I went to cemetery in morning and Mother and I to Centenary Church. heard Dr Rose. on the "Sword of the Lord and of Gideon" In Afternoon we attended the Funeral. John & E. Dickenson D. Reed & W.P. Walker, F. Dickenson & I were pall bearers. in Evening we Sat in garden & talked Uncle Ed & Aunt M. were there. Col. 10<u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td>.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 4<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I started for home at 8 A.M. And arrived about 10.30 A.M. then went to town and ordered a barrel of molasses at 30<u>c</u> per Gal. and .50c for delivering J.W. & E.I. Spreading manure & plowing. bgt oatmeal $1<u>15</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x 2nd time</td> <td>Tuesday 5<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We finished spreading manure and plowing. and started to cut potatoes. Tom had E.P. Kyma 4th to Lord Van 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We had quite a rain last night. and in Afternoon we planted potatoes E.A. & I Cut in morning</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b0d91a31a34321219a3dbf2ccc2827e6.pdf f9b1b13c9c230a610b2f60c417e2b2e9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 456 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 7<u>th</u> June 1906 fine</td> <td>We finished potatoes in morning and then <s>started</s> harrowing and plowing headlands I went to see about a cow, but did not buy one yet p<u>d</u> Dr Savage's A.C. for Father and Mother. $26<u>50</u></td> <td></td> <td>26.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>F</td> <td>Friday 8<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>Ernest went to Tom's today I took Queen & Princess to Hasting's Bro's Crosshill to be bred to Lord Charming and also took colts along Expenses 50<u>c</u> Jno W. harrowing & rolling Turnip grd</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Saturday 9<u>th</u> Warm & sultry</td> <td>I started home about 8.30 A.M. bred Queen. Princess was not in season. I had to come around by Bridgeport had dinner & horse fed 35c bgt a cow. $36. holstein grade pd Thorp for 20 <u>bu</u> barley at 50c and Also pd him $12.65 for 1 barrel of molasses rec<u>d</u> $58<u>00</u> from Jno Mountain being bal on bull. </td> <td>58<u>00</u></td> <td>.35 36.00 10.00 12.65</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 10<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>Mary & I also M.E. went to Church in morning. MaryE. Jennie & I to S.S. col. 60.15. </td> <td></td> <td>.15 .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 11<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to mill in morning took 30 bags, oats & barley I {?} bu barley extra .75<u>c</u> seed for lot in cemetry. 10c groceries $2<u>65</u>. pd my $1<u>00</u> to Lord's day Alliance When I came home I went to Barbers and saw where barn was struck with lightening then hoed some mangels and went to see Mr Lowe off got an order for Suffolk shearling ram $30 from Jno Thompson Sardis B.C.</td> <td></td> <td>.75 .10 2.65 1.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7c06a041abd28d638391c4b1eb6ad9d5.pdf 495c7617c1179b4b3890d0fb0829ae86 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 457 <table> <tr> <td>Tuesday June 12 / 06</td> <td>We <s>went</s> Cleaned box Stalls and started to hoe mangels. Mr. Patterson of Petrolia came in the evening and bgt. a Young bull Nanettes Pride R. for $100 and I pay freight on him. I took him alomg to Hendersons to see the Stock we have there.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 13<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We went to Station in the morning with Mr Patterson rec<u>d</u> a check for $22<u>30</u> for my Expenses to Ottawa in May. We Hoed mangels and Mary took Bessie & Marguerite to Doctor.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 14<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We hoed mangels and plowed for Turnips had F. Glover helping at 1<u>25</u> per day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 15<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>J.W. & F. Glover cleaned wheat in morning & I went to town bgt hardware, 1<u>08</u> wagon fixed 35<u>c</u> rec<u>d</u> $100<u>00</u> for Nanette's pride R. from Wm Patterson. Petrolia Shipped him and pd Freight $5<u>70</u> pd Frank Glover. $1<u>90</u></td> <td>$100<u>00</u></td> <td>1.08 .35 5.70 1.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 16<u>th</u> wet</td> <td><s>J.W. plowing & preparing the</s> J.W. Choring & hoeing mangels I went to town <s>bgt</s> pd Morris AC .70 Pd. Telegram to Mr Bainbridge at Port Arthur. 60c, hair cut 20</td> <td></td> <td>.70 .20 .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 17<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>Jennie & I went to Church in morning heard Rev Mr Ross. We all stayed at home the rest of the day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/df1c5da1aa53f666cb4c51f319b2216f.pdf d5d8f79532e362facb42b8b75402a3c1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 458 <table> <tr> <td>Monday 18<u>th</u> June 1906 fair</td> <td>J.R. prepared land and started to raise drills for turnips in morning. I Chored made sheep Crate and fixed stall for paring Cattle's feet in. went to town after dinner for Blacksmith to help us pare feet and, <s>I</s> paid Kenneth McLean solicitor for Knowles executors. $1000 on principal and $200 intrest & this leaves a bal of $3000 still on our Farm I also paid Tom $300<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>$1000<u>00</u> $200.00 $300.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 19<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>JW raised some drills and started to crossplow for turmips. I sowed about 1 1/2 acres Turnips and Shipped E.P. Ranger to Jas. D. McGregor also Suffolk ram to Jos Thompson sardis B.C. Bowmans 65 Rec 945. I pd for Corn at Thorps $1<u>52</u> bgt. 50 bu barley oats at. 50c and pd $5<u>00</u> on it. sent check for $15<u>00</u> to A.P. Westervelt being freight on bull to McGregor I made up Wills Account today. And find that he owes me $5778.58c five Thousand seven hundred and seventy dollars and 58<u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.52 5.00 15.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 20<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>J.W. Plowed between showers & we finished cleaning up wheat, for market, and hoed some mangels and scuffled Early potatoes & Mangels near barn.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f806933fe079a99eade06728f3b043c3.pdf 2cdf42b9c317b52dc87a0edfb41f49ce Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 459 <table> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Thursday. June 21 / 06 Showery</td> <td>J.W. plowing and girls <s>we</s> & I pulling mustard and hoeing carrots. & Mangels. bred dairy cow to E.P. Master 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><s>x</s></td> <td>Friday 22<u>nd</u> Showery</td> <td>J.W. Plowing I went to Stn. and, bgt drugs 20c harness mended 25c st cars .05 <s>bred</s> girls & I thinned carrots in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td>.20 .25 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 23<u>rd</u></td> <td>J.W. working at turnip grd all day. Girls & I thinned carrots in morning & went to town and worked in garden in afternoon bgt shoes for girls $2<u>70</u> laces .10c groceries. 35c</td> <td></td> <td>.35 2.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Jennie Jessie & I went to Church in morning heard Mr Marshall preach on. "The Entering of the Word giveth light" it was a very good sermon. Took Mary J. an three Youngest to Cemetery in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Monday 25th fine</td> <td>I bred Quality to "Prince of London" Mr Sorby's horse J.W. Cultivated & raked the turnip patch & started to raise drills. Jennie, Mary. E. & I thinned carrots and finished pulling mustard.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><s>J</s></td> <td>Tuesday 26<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We finished sowing turnips today. J.W. off from 4 P.M. Mother came home today and Mary J & Jennie Went with Gay's to O.A.C. <s>{?}</s></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/14d7613a1c65ffb31665f9b21d8c682e.pdf faa4fdd89011d11c7ae1962427ba17e4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 460 <table> <tr> <td>Wensday. June 27th / 06 fine</td> <td>J.W. Cultivated rape ground I scuffled potatoes. mangels & corn near barn & went to Station to Meet. Mr J. Barrie of Clarke P.O. Ont. Mr. B came out and bgt. "E.P. Mail boy." for $100<u>00</u> I bgt ground flax. $3<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>3.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went for meat in morning went to see. J. Henderson cattle his calves look fine. went to see fence builder & then J.W. & I scuffled mangels & Carrots. & hoed till four 30 P.M. when we went to ship E.P. Mail boy to J. Barrie. Newtonville Stn & got him loaded all right. Mary & Children went up to Tom's</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday. 29th fine hot.</td> <td>J.W. Cultivated rape grd I hoed mangels.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 30<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Joe Fisher & Wilbert Hoenell helped us to hoe mangels and 50c <u>Ea</u>ch We almost finished them.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday July 1st / 06</td> <td>Mother & I went to Church in Morning heard Mr Crews preach on Faithfulness in our work was all God required of us. Mary & I went for a drive in Afternoon with Children col 50</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 2<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>We finished hoeing mangels & Carrots in morning. and Burned off twitch and J.W. plowed headlands & started to raise drills I went to Mount Forest in Evening stayed all night at Mr Webster's. had quite a chat.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ca32b5cbfbba1b9900df60eb84424adc.pdf 02b692422c227cfde1ec5467c15c7620 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 461 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 3<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>I went out to Wills in morning took a walk around Farm and also over W.R.W's. W. Gardiner & J Hewitts Mr<u>s</u> Hewitt looks very frail. Then we came to Station & I came home. Expenses wer 1.65 & .35</td> <td></td> <td>1.65 .35</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 4<u>th</u> fine heavy shower last night</td> <td>I hauled three loads of wheat to Goldies.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 5th fine</td> <td>I hauled one load of wheat <s>U.&</s> 5 bgs on a load of Oats Wheat to Goldies & oats to J.S. mill. I have taken out $169.19c worth of wheat at 60 <u>c</u> & 82 <u>c</u> per bu In Afternoon I got 48 bu 3/4 of Barley at Thorp's <s>bal to</s> pd $5<u>00</u> before & $19.35<u>c</u> Pd Goldies AC $30. pd J.L.S. $20<u>00</u> on two racks & for Chopping. 95<u>c</u> Jim is to deliver Barley Chop & two racks on Monday</td> <td>169<u>19</u></td> <td>19.35 30.00 95c</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning for horse shod. 50<u>c</u> Hose for Sprayer. $1<u>00</u> whiffle tree for horse fork. 75c Alick Webster came today & I hired him for 2 Months for $60<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>.50 1.00 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Saturday 7<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>J.W. Cut hay in morning A.W. finished burdocks & J.F. finished hoeing weeds out of potatoes. I trimmed sheep & put P Green on Early potatoes finished sowing rape & tedded hay We kiled up what was cut after tea sent McGregors & Pattersons Transfers today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6bc1e4ac2b99e7d6222009c0794876cf.pdf 97452cd920e1e2f85918e012f06101cc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 462 1906 <table> <tr> <td>Sunday. July 8<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>Mother & I went to Church in morning. heard Rev Crews preach on a "wide Awake Church " col 50 In Afternoon, Tom & Family came down, & had tea with us</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 9<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. Cut hay in morning. A.W. Cleaned box stalls and bedded them. J.F. hoed some mangels I went to Hendersons & brought home E.P. Mayflower 5<u>th</u> & we killed & buried her. we found her heart very large & flabby, her liver very large, hard and rather blue colored on out side and hard & dark in side. A great deal of bloody water around her bowels & lungs, but did not notice any Tubercules, or any thing of that sort the fat under her skin was more like Jelly then fat. We scuffled & hoed some turnips.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 10<u>th</u> fair heavy Showers last night</td> <td>I went to see about fence between Simpson place & Thurtell then went to town sold hide of heifer. $5<u>20</u>. got buggy fixed. 35<u>c</u>, paid Jessie $10<u>00</u>. bgt gro 10<u>c</u>. men all hoed turnips finished the first sown patch got harness. $2<u>50</u></td> <td>5<u>20</u></td> <td><s>5.20</s> .35 .10 10.00 2.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 11<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. Cut hay in morning and we dug out barberry & blasted a stump. Joe <s>picked</s> spudded burs in morning & tedded & raked in afternoon. I went to town in morning and sent $5<u>40</u> to Farmers Advocate. got Dynamite. 2 ch $1<u>45</u></td> <td></td> <td>5.40 1.45</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aad484a52af2086631bedfa8391b25ca.pdf ff5f75817a5dce3f033ffa379a8ddaaf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 463 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 12<u>th</u> Jy 1906 fine</td> <td>J.W. Cut hay in morning A.W. blasted stumps J & I Chored & opened out hay We hauled 4 loads & kiled up what was cut.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Friday 13<u>th</u> fine </td> <td>We hauled 11 loads hay</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Saturday 14th fine</td> <td>We hauled 11 loads hay pd Winfield for Oats. $19.15c</td> <td></td> <td>19.15</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 15<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Mother Jennie & I went to Church heard Rev Dr Henderson preach Jennie & I went to Class we took a walk in woods in evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 16<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Men Choring & hoeing turnips I went to mill got load of oat chop 20 bgs. 1.00 for chopping got Oat meal 1<u>00</u> NP at Thorps bgt Lard 75 & Egg cups .05 groceries 77c got harness mended 60c new tugs $2<u>75</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.00 <s>=</s> .75 .15 .77 3.75 .60</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td> 3</td> <td>Tuesday 17<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We moulded potatoes scuffled turnips put p green on potatoes & hauled in what hay we had cut. 3 loads.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Wensday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We finished cutting no. 6 & kiled what was cut in morning bred Miss Quality to Sorbys Young horse. J. <s>Wetst</s> Alex & Joe hoed turnips most of the day. Recd check for $35<u>00</u> from Jos Thompson Sardis B.C. for Ram. & $1 from Wm Hall for Cow.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2ee62a18c58e957cd836ffa97f3bf429.pdf 82467118f8226288569f20b8ec7c9189 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 464 <table> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Thursday. July 19<u>th</u> 1906</td> <td>We hauled Eight loads hay. J.W. went to St Jacobs for mares. We had Joe McGrogan helping us today, at $1<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> 8</td> <td>Friday 20<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>I went to town in morning also arranged with J. Fisk to cut our grain at 55c per acre we supply Twine & one horse <s>went to</s> got hardware at Penfolds 45<u>c</u> got Cap. 10<u>c</u> Men hauled hay till rain came on then chored sent $5<u>00</u> to Jos Thompson Sardis B.C. pd. Dr Savage $12<u>00</u> pd Hamilton $11<u>00</u> for Life Insurance for 3 mos.</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .45 5.00 12.00 11.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 21st fair</td> <td>We finished hoeing turnips & Cut around wheat field & I went to town bgt shoes $3<u>00</u> hardware. 40<u>c</u> p. sent $15<u>00</u> to see McFarlane. <s>recd</s> bgt brushes $1<u>75</u> Foot Elm .25 paid Joe McGrogan $2<u>00</u> last night had W. McLean hoeing Turnips at 7 1/2 c per row.</td> <td></td> <td>3.50 .40 10.00 .25 1.75 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 22<u>nd</u> hot & showery</td> <td>Mother Jennie & I went to Church in morning We Enjoyed a very practical sermon from Dr Henderson on Brethern Count it all Joy when ye fall into divers temptations. we all stayed at home the rest of the day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 23rd</td> <td>Started to-day for the West. Fisk cutting wheat.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 24th.</td> <td>Finished cutting wheat & cut barley. Alex. Joe Mc- Johnnie chocking wheat.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/76051cc8cd54891fc1ab5f89b23be820.pdf 258e63f0910369193c61fc64a915cab1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 465 <table> <tr> <td>Wednesday July 25th. 1906</td> <td>Hauling hay Joe Mc here helping. Bailey at fence.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday July 26th.</td> <td>Cutting & hauling in hay. Joe Mc _ here </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday July 27th.</td> <td>Hauling hay Joe Mc here again Joe Mc here</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday July 28th.</td> <td>Hauling & cutting hay in forenoon & working at turnips in afternoon. Joe Mc h.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday July 29th.</td> <td>Raining all day. All at home.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 30th.</td> <td>Working at hay and turnips.</td> <td></td> <td>Goldie's left 200 flour 1000 bran.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 31st.</td> <td>Hauling in hay - 6 loads. Joe Mc_ here.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday Aug. 1st.</td> <td>Johnnie cut alfalfa in morning. Alex & Joe Fisher at turnips until 10 o'clock, then they started to haul in wheat.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday Aug. 2<u>nd</u></td> <td>Hauling fall-wheat all day and finished it.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday Aug. 3<u>rd</u></td> <td>Hauling in barley & shocking up oats Mr Hall here from 11-6 Joe Mc " 1/2 day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday Aug. 4th.</td> <td>Joe Mc_ here and worked till 4-15 P.M. All shocking oats. Fisk finished cutting. Paid Joe Mc_ $5 on work done.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Aug. 5th.</td> <td>Aunt Jane, Mary & I to church. Mr Crews preached.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/46fb45d63d313cd821a4547eeee906b7.pdf 92b1ea92e706de1248b0ba0702d1e1e4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 466 <table> <tr> <td>Monday Aug. 6th 1906</td> <td>Men shocking oats and cutting part of the orchard. Mr. Lowe looking at cattle.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Aug. 7th.</td> <td>Men working in turnips and orchard oats.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday Aug. 8th. </td> <td>Men working at turnips also at orchard oats.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday Aug. 9th.</td> <td>Hauled 4 loads of hay & finished orchard. Tom & Emma here in afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday Aug. 10th.</td> <td>Men at turnips. Johnnie went to mill for chop.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. Aug. 11th.</td> <td>Working at turnips in forenoon and finished hauling hay in afternoon. Got Aunt Jane's and baby's pictures taken. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Aug. 12th.</td> <td>Jennie Jean & I went to church in morning. Heard Mr Crews.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday Aug. 13th.</td> <td>Men hauling in oats in forenoon and Alex at Harvey's threshing in afternoon. Johnnie & Joe cutting around peas. Gave J. Fisk check for $20.07 c for cutting grain.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Aug. 14th.</td> <td>Alex at Telfer's threshing all day. Johnnie at turnips Joe Fisher away in afternoon.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/af8ea07df2a363c13c3ac57c101ec526.pdf 4d4461d47566b0fbd82e5bf2505bbeb6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 467 <table> <tr> <td>Wednesday Aug. 15th. 1906.</td> <td>Hauling oats all day from field next Ford's.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday Aug. 16th.</td> <td>Hauling oats all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday Aug. 17th.</td> <td>Hauling oats all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. Aug. 18th. </td> <td>Hauling oats all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Aug. 19th.</td> <td>At home all day. Very warm. Rain.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday Aug. 20th.</td> <td>Working at turnips all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Aug. 21st.</td> <td>At turnips in forenoon & at oats hauling in afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday Aug. 22nd.</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{James Bowman resumes writing} Friday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I got home this morning and went to see about man in afternoon. <s>{JoNeu?}</s> {Men?} hauling oats 3 loads. I hired A.W. Coke for the shows at the rate of $20 per month.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 25<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We finished hauling oats today. Eight loads.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a33023b9e89ebc34826abbef0126e624.pdf c88a0940597a86ccc749e7b090562db8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 468 <table> <tr> <td>Sunday 26<u>th</u> 1906</td> <td><s>Mary</s> Mother & I went to Church in morning. Children & I to S.S. and Mary & I to Church in Evening heard Mr Crews both times</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday. 27<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>J. Went to Barbers Thrashing in morning Alex plowed and. Joe & I chored</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 28th fine</td> <td>men pulled peas yesterday Afternoon, and hauled seven loads today I went to town borrowed Twenty bgs of oats from Mr Barber 2027 lbs oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday 29th. fine</td> <td>Preparing to go to Toronto show in forenoon. Took 15 head cattle away in afternoon. Men hauled a few loads pease after coming home.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 30th.</td> <td>Men finished hauling peas & started to haul manure for fall-wheat.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 31st.</td> <td>Hauling manure all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. Sept. 1st.</td> <td>Hauling manure.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Sept. 2nd.</td> <td>Aunt Jane & Jennie went to church.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday Sept. 3rd.</td> <td>Hauling manure. Went down to Toronto show.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Sept. 4th.</td> <td>Men spreading manure & plowing. Alex at Mr Harvey's threshing in afternoon.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b393f252cee6d3cdc09a6f60142566f9.pdf 401f8cb4ef39d8f48547f30f8217e1be Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 469 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday Sept. 5th. 1906.</td> <td>Spreading Manure & plowing on fall-wheat ground.</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Sept. 6th. 1906.</td> <td>Paid Mr Young for fall-wheat. Alex at Flick's threshing all day. Johnnie plowing. Bot two ploughshares. Got Nell shod charged u bag flour u</td> <td></td> <td>12.60</td><td>75c</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Sept. 7th.</td> <td>Alex at Flick's in forenoon Both plowing in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Sept. 8th.</td> <td>Men working on fall-wheat ground.</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Sept. 9th.</td> <td>All at home all day. Very warm.</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Sept. 10th.</td> <td>Men working at plowing fall-wheat ground gave Johnnie $20 Bot ploughshare & bag Oil-cake.</td> <td></td> <td></td><td>40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Tuesday Sept. 11th.</td> <td>Sowing fall-wheat & plowing. Calf born. E.P. Keepsake had Cow Calf by Lord Val 2</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday Sept. 12th.</td> <td>Alex & Johnnie at show with Mr. Henderson, all day.</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Sept. 13th.</td> <td>Johnnie went to Mt Forest in forenoon Alex. cutting corn, & helped Mr. H_ out with cattle. </td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Sept. 14th.</td> <td>Alex. plowing all day.</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Sept. 15th.</td> <td>Alex plowing in forenoon Went to station to help bring home the stock until after Sunday.</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e8f451f14c95df691f7df7328796cd6a.pdf db3600b0a190f331aa97802a08fe1928 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 470 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Sept. 16th. 1906</td> <td>Jim, Jennie & I went to church in the morning & Jim, grandma & Aunt Jane to cemetery in afternoon & Jennie to S.S.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Sept.17th.</td> <td>Preparing in forenoon Paid Alex Webster $70 to take cattle to Halifax. Johnnie came home in forenoon. Took 15 head cattle to station in afternoon & got started to Halifax.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Sept. 18th.</td> <td>Johnnie plowing all day. Bot 2 points for the Sulky plow. Alex went to O.A.C.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday Sept. 19th.</td> <td>Frost came at night. Johnnie plowing all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Sept. 20th.</td> <td>Johnnie plowing & Ernest getting in wood.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Friday Sept. 21st.</td> <td>Johnnie plowing and Ernest at wood in forenoon and part of afternoon he spent at Barber's waiting for them to cut corn E.P. Pride 3<u>rd</u> had bull c by E.P. Raider</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Sept. 22nd.</td> <td>Johnnie plowing and Ernest getting in wood. in afternoon and at Barber's in forenoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Sept. 23<u>rd</u>.</td> <td>Aunt Jane, Jennie & I at church.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday. Sept. 24th.</td> <td>Johnnie plowing & Ernest harrowing. American heifer had Bull calf. by E.P. Ranger</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fa16fa78d709637bef673b83e468040d.pdf 72121c15568a10c750ade265296cc626 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 471 <table> <tr> <td>Tuesday Sept. 25th. 1906.</td> <td>J. plowing & Ernest harrowing.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday Sept. 26th.</td> <td>J. plowing & Ernest harrowing.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday Sept. 27th. </td> <td>Started at mangels.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday Sept. 28th. </td> <td>Working at mangels {written to the right of this} Sack Oatmeal </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday Sept. 29th.</td> <td>Raining all day. Men working inside.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Sept. 30th.</td> <td>Bessie's birthday (4 yrs). Took her to church in morning.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday Oct. 1st.</td> <td>Working at mangolds.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Oct. 2nd.</td> <td>Working at mangolds. Got 100 lbs. flour at Goldie's charged.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday Oct. 3<u>rd</u></td> <td>Working at mangolds.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday Oct. 4th.</td> <td>at mangolds.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday Oct. 5th.</td> <td>Finished mangolds. Had 28 loads. Mr. Barber brought the last meat from ring.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. Oct. 6th.</td> <td>Raining all day. Men working around barn.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Oct. 7th.</td> <td>Rain in forenoon Girls to S.S. in afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday Oct. 8th. </td> <td>Started to pick potatoes.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Oct. 9th. </td> <td>Working around barn in forenoon & at potatoes in afternoon.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/69b3f98b3f8ee90bcb9767a213fa1d31.pdf 35cdcf19859c49cdd612ace73222ed5b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 472 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday Oct. 10th. 1906.</td> <td>Snow fell to-day. Men at potatoes. Saw Dr. about baby.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Oct. 11th. Thursday,</td> <td>Men worked at wood in forenoon & Johnnie plowed in afternoon & Ernest at wood</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Oct. 12th.</td> <td>Ernest went to town in forenoon and got $5 on his wages, to buy shoes. Johnnie & he at potatoes in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Oct. 13th.</td> <td>Working at potatoes, Joe Fisher & brother here for the day to be paid for.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Oct. 14th.</td> <td>Jennie went to church in morning and brought some tablets for grandma.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Oct. 15th.</td> <td>Men at potatoes.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5 <u>lbs</u></td> <td>Tuesday 16<u>th</u> fine & warm</td> <td>Johnnie & Ernest taking up turnips. We arrived home from Charlottetown today at 3 P.M. And got our truck all home about dark. paid R. Goodall. 30<u>00</u> $29. wages & 1<u>00</u> that He loaned me</td> <td>30<u>00</u></td> <td>30<u>00</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 17<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Ernest & J. finished the turnips that were toped & Ernest chored around house in Afternoon J. Plowed. I went to town pd. Baleys bill. $16<u>80</u>. Chitticks $20<u>25</u></td> <td></td> <td>16.80 20.25</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2f1ad64dde74446f22d8edb6b84bbdfe.pdf 84a1b90703947664173d03de87ce4121 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 473 Oct 1906 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 17<u>th</u> continued</td> <td>pd. J. Fisher $13<u>25</u> bgt plow points Ect $1<u>10</u> pd duty on hoof Shears 75c</td> <td></td> <td>13.25 1.10 .75</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Ernest was off for holiday J.W. Plowed I chored and went to town Mr J Buchanan Kerwood came to select cattle Mother Came home from Tom's quite Sick today. We had Dr Savage come to see her She has Inflamation of one lung</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 19<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mr Buchanan & I looked around Stock in evening then went to see Henderson's Cattle & I Ear Tagged the lambs that were there, then we went up to Tom's after dinner and looked at Stock the Calves & lambs look very well cows are rather thin. then we Shipped the Cattle. E.P. Kyma 14th E.P. Maynard, E.p. Rosebud 3rd He gave me his note due in 40 days for $425<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. plowed and Ernest Chored and picked apples I went to Town. bgt meat 3.00 Flour $2<u>25</u>. Machine oil Candies 10c E & Girls & I pulled apples in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>3.00 .25 .18 .10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Sunday 21<u>st</u> <s>Dull</s> fine</td> <td>Mary, Jennie & I went to Church in morning Bessie went with us to S.S. Col. 1<u>50</u>. 05 .05. 1. 1. </td> <td></td> <td>1.62</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Monday 22<u>nd</u> Dull</td> <td>J. & E. Chored & picked apples. J.W. Plowed in afternoon Ernest & I picked apples. I went to mill in mornng. bgt feed 12.75 N.P. Pd for Chopping. 55c at Chitticks Belle of Delaval 2nd had Cow Calf by E.P. Raider</td> <td></td> <td>.55</td> <td>12.75</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b135d42d16ac9ed9c4bc6d3c6e0a96eb.pdf 4d1e149fd9c7cc7d38b71e106ec0cc7a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 474 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday. Oct 23rd. / 06 fair</td> <td>We finished picking Apples this morning, and topped about half the turnips this afternoon. Major Hood brought a Gov<u>t</u> inspector to see our Horses this morning. Mr Christie and Mr Jones of Mt Elgin</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> 20</td> <td>Wensday 24<u>th</u> fair wet evening</td> <td>We worked at turnips all day made pit bottom & harrowed up turnips & made roads in them in morning and. hauled 20 small loads in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Thursday 25th Dull wet eve</td> <td>We hauled thirty small lots of Turnips <s>and</s> Dr Came out to See Mother. Mary J. was taken Sick</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Friday 26<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We hauled 13 S loafs of Turnips and topped the balance & cleaned out another pit bottom</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Saturday 27th Dull & wet</td> <td>We worked at Turnips in forenoon and started after dinner but had to quit. I went to town bgt bread ect. 55<u>c</u> Groceries $4<u>60</u>. Shoes for Jennie & Mary. 2<u>55</u> n.p. rubbers. $1<u>15</u> N.P. meat $2<u>00</u> n.p.</td> <td></td> <td>.55.</td> <td>2.55 1.15 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X </td> <td>Sunday 28<u>th</u> Snow & Eve.</td> <td><s>We finished Turnips today hauled them into pit.</s> Jennie & I went to Church in morning Jennie, Mary & I to S.S. col 1<u>00</u>. 5. 1. 1. E.P. Mayflower 3 had Cow Calf by E.P. Ranger</td> <td></td> <td>1.07</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>34</td> <td>Monday 29.</td> <td>We finished hauling turnips together today. Telephoned to Jno Mountain tonight for a ram</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2296ac0bc60baf3d8bef4ac5f22b5fed.pdf 45b582c9de72c2aa9002fb5627c6788a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 475 Oct 1906 <table> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Tuesday 30<u>th</u> snowy.</td> <td>We shipped bull Calf to D. McFarlane Oak Lake Manitoba price $150<u>00</u> Paid not Manitoba and. Suffolk ram to Jno Mountain and Suffolk ram to Jas D. McGregor Bow Island Alta Price $20 N.P. E.P. Belle 3<u>rd</u> had Cow Calf by Lord Val 2<u>nd</u>. a very good calf. I prepaid Freight on McGregors ram St. car tickets. 25c</td> <td></td> <td> 5.30 .25</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 31<u>st</u> fair</td> <td>Shipped ram Lamb Bowmans 105 to J.V. Robinson Kanona N.Y. rec<u>d</u> $20<u>00</u> for him J.W. went to Whitelaws, for load of straw to cover pits bgt b wire at Penfolds. 67 lbs at 3 <u>c</u> per <u>lb</u>. sold a ram lamb to. Geo. N. Dean of Shelbyville Michigan to be delivered next Monday at $25<u>00</u>. Exchange 20c Tom brought Ram & wether lambs down yesterday they weighed 128, 117, 135, 107, 97, 128, </td> <td>$20<u>00</u> $25<u>00</u></td> <td>.20</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Thursday Nov 1st / 06</td> <td>Witch of Benton was in heat today. We covered pits most of the day hauled home a load of Cabbage.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4 x makes a total of 92 lots of roots this year</td> <td>Friday 2<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>We fenced pits in morning & then took up carrots 4 lds I took out Salem's King III from the Ewes he has gone to seven of them.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 3<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>J.w. Plowing. Ernest & I unloaded carrots chored & covered pit and put cattle on rape. I went to town pd Telephone bill. 1<u>00</u> candies .05 meat $5.60. stamps. 50c gro. </td> <td></td> <td>1.00 .05 5.60 .50</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9f2b022cf52c657c44a7a2a3a1893815.pdf f31ddb8cbe81bb6d190d4b9a3ee79f7a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 476 <table> <tr> <td>Sunday. Nov. 4 / 06 fine</td> <td>Mary J. Bessie & I went to Church in morning & <s>Jennie</s> Mary E. & baby went to S.S. Col. 50.05.03</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .05 .03</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 5<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. Plowing. I went to town mailed letters re inspection and proxys. also. Mailed inspection slips. 14<u>c</u> bgt stamps. 30. cards .15 bgt mixed grain for chop. 10<u>50</u> old account. pd. J.S. for Chopping & making rack. $7<u>45</u> bgt bran $425 n.p. Flour $4.50 n.p. at Goldies While we were at Chores, Geo and Jno Henderson Came along and <s>bgt</s> looked around stock, & I have arranged to let Geo have some of our ewes to raise lambs and we made up account and I owe him $64<u>30</u> made out my Total account to Govt for Expenses & wages to date $355.<u>42</u></td> <td></td> <td>.25 .14 .45 10.50 12.75 7.45</td> <td> 4.50 4.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. Plowing Ernest Choring Mary & I sent inspection notices out. & also made out Expenses Account. for my trip in west to Gov<u>t</u> I also wrote all members for their {proxys?} went to town with two rams in afternoon one for F.M. Fixener. Harper Iowa. and one for Geo. N. Dean Shelbyville. Michigan. J. Bowman's 110. and {nt?} Salem's King III to Fixener. bgt stamps for inspection Notices Ect. 45<u>c</u> Mr Jesse. Penfold of Elora was here to see Cattle. may buy a female</td> <td></td> <td>.45</td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. Plowing Ernest Choring I went to Tom's to see about Ear tags on sheep, & about Calves</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e0c7b6ea3d706ad091d4c91cc83d3f15.pdf 2a88e20503b092b5e0e0773e49da7980 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 477 <table> <tr> <td>Wensday 7<u>th</u> contd</td> <td>Tom brought his Ewe lambs down in afternoon. they weighed 401 lbs Rams & wethers weighed 712 = 1113 at 4 1/2 <u>c</u> = $50<u>08</u> to be paid Dec 1st I bgt apples for Jas Smith at $1<u>25</u> per bag. 6 bgs $7<u>50</u> and two bags at 75<u>c</u> = 150. total $9<u>00</u> three barrels at 20 = 60</td> <td></td> <td>9.00 .60</td> <td>$50<u>08</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 8<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>J.W. went to Friendship's Thrashing. E.A. in Afternoon. Tom brought . bull & heifer Calves down I am to pay him. $105<u>00</u> for the pair. to be paid about 1st Dec and lambs also Farmers Advocate Man was around this <s>Morning</s> Afternoon I went to town got horse shod 25<u>c</u> harness mended. 10<u>c</u> Grain baskets. 55. putty. 10</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .10 .55 .10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 9<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>J.W. & Ernest were at Friendship's thrashing in morning & we thrashed in Afternoon started at about 3 P.M. and had 35 minutes of a stop with self feeder. had Flick, Fords, McDougalls, Barber Friendship. Telfer 2. Goy, Harvey</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 10<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We thrashed today with same hands as Yesterday and Alex Johnston and Friendships had two here. Went to town tonight bgt meat $3<u>10</u>. bread ect. 63<u>c</u> Groceries .50c got Mr Sharp & Mosson Boy of Proxys.</td> <td></td> <td>3.10 .63 .50</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 11<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Mr J. Jennie & I went to Church in morning heard Rev. Wilson of St Andrews preach on "I bear in ny body the marks of the "Lord Jesus"" it was very practical. then Jennie Bessie, M.E. & I went to S.S. Col. 50. 05. 03</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .08</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5b7ad3c04e6eb106c44337b94f06f8d9.pdf b484c9e2072b798cd388507422d2083e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 478 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monsay. Nov. 12 / 06 fair snow Cont. night</td> <td>We finished thrashing about 3.30 p.m. today then cleaned up floor. had Mr Goy extra today. Makes about Exactly two days thrashing</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday. 13<u>th</u> cool frosty</td> <td>We Chored around barn and. Took grist to Mill 20 bgs, 10 bgs, Oats 10 mixed sent $7<u>00</u> to R.B. Ogilvie to record colts and $6.50 orders 13 pd. J. Webster. 35<u>00</u> J. McGrogan $2.25c pd. for Fisher $1<u>00</u> for Thrashing got Clothes repared & Cleaned $1<u>25</u> Telephoned to Broadfoot & McKinnon $1.25</td> <td></td> <td>7.00 6.50 .13 35.00 2.25 <s>.35</s> 1.00 1.25 1.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Weednesday Nov. 14th.</td> <td>Started for Fergus & north. J. plowing & E. Choring.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Nov. 15th.</td> <td>Johnnie at Ford's threshing all day & Ernest choring.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>142.40</td> <td>Friday Nov. 16th.</td> <td>Ernest & Johnnie at Goy's threshing until about 3 P.M. Johnnie went for grist to mill in evening. bgs.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Nov. 17th.</td> <td>Johnnie & Ernest at McDougall's threshing in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Nov. 18th.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Nov. 19th. </td> <td>Went to Inspect S. Young's cattle in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Nov. 20th.</td> <td>Started for Western Ont.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/69b2a5605114a81c903eb97e2996dd2c.pdf dc5d9bfd19c40ce347055649162fce4c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 479 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday <s>D</s> Nov. 21st. 1906</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Nov. 22nd.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Nov. 23<u>rd</u></td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday Nov. 24th.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Nov. 25th.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Nov. 26th.</td> <td>Started for Eastern Ont. & Quebec.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Nov. 27th.</td> <td>Johnnie at Telfer's threshing in afternoon & Ernest all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday Nov. 28th.</td> <td>Johnnie at Telfer's threshing in afternoon & Ernest all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Thursday Nov. 29th.</td> <td>bred E.P. Pride to E.P. Master 2nd</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Nov. 30th.</td> <td>Ernest at Harvey's threshing all day & Johnnie at Barber's all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. <s>N</s> Dec. 1st.</td> <td>Johnnie & Ernest at Johnson's threashing in forenoon. Paid Ernest 5</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Dec. 2nd.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Dec. 3<u>rd</u>.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4e024834181bcc8f116cf37e955087db.pdf 431ee6d27dbcc4d5c6ecc8cc0ca79fbf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 480 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 3<u>rd</u>.</td> <td>I went to town in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 4th</td> <td>I took morning train for Chicago arrived there at ten o'clock. and went to Palmer House</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 5<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Went to show. looked around all day watched the Angus Classe Yearling bulls were very good. Also cows. Two Year olds and Yearlings. this was all classes I saw I compared Our Two Year old compared well with what I saw. there also our Two year old bull and Cow. Went to Meeting in Evening, And it lasted all night. Kerrick. Bradpite & Miller got in.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Thursday 6th</td> <td>went to show. in morning and stayed there till noon. then had dinner And went to train. Expenses Supper Tuesday. 25. room .2<u>00</u> breakfast wed. 70. dinner 25. supper 60<u>c</u>. room 50<u>c</u> <s>breakfast.</s> dinner 25<u>c</u> admission ticket. 50<u>c</u> berth on Pulman Bred E.P. Kyma 4<u>th</u> to Lord Val. 2</td> <td></td> <td>2.75 .70 .85 1.50 .75 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 7th cold</td> <td>got home this morning at 9 A.M. did some work & got things into shape for Fat stock show</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 8th</td> <td>{Blank}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9578ffdb95c8aa9d3fd05398b8ee018d.pdf dc3aa41967ed3d169caeba7c8a28885b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 481 <table> <tr> <td> X X</td> <td>Sunday 9<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Went to Church in Morning, and S.S. in Afternoon. Col $1<u>00</u> bred Century place Matilda to E.P. Ringleader 3rd E.P. Belle 2<u>nd</u> to Lord Val.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 10<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>went to town in morning and. took Cattle to show in evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 11<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>attended the show our Society met. and discussed matters generally . and Elected old officers. There was a considerable talk of very little account. We won 1st on two Year old 2<u>nd</u> on cow & 1st on Calf.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 12<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Attended show and brought out Mr. Galbraith of Shebourne Mr Oppertshauser of Hanover, Mr. Dick of Ashgrove, to see bulls & other Stock Steer was slaughtered today.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 13<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>I stayed at home sick today Jno Mountain & W.B. Bowman were here. Also Hennie Mountain & Mr<u>s</u> Gay of Hamilton. We had a pleasant visit from them</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday. 14<u>th</u> soft</td> <td>Will went home this mornng Ladies this Evening. We went for Stock in afternoon Our steer Carcase won 1st prize We won altogether. $109<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Saturday 15<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>bred Witch of Benton to E.P. Ringleader 4<u>th</u> I went to town. recd prize money $95<u>00</u> Check for beef. $93<u>57</u> bgt skates $1.20 mop stick.14 candies 10<u>c</u> cufls & studs. 75. Ink. 25. Pd. reynolds ac. 14<u>16</u></td> <td>95.00 93.57</td> <td>1.20 .15 .10 .75 14.16</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a622c932827404e0e3f2ec1f330d7a13.pdf 2b32f105397ce84fc3e1f691ceb8d9bb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 482 1906 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Dec 16<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>I took Jennie and Mary to Church and then went to Telephone for Aunt Jane <u>.20</u> <u>Mother is quite sick</u> had Doctor out this Morning.</td> <td></td> <td>.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 17<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>In morning I worked around home and went in to get Mail. drew $20<u>00</u> out of bank and pd. Chittick Account. $13<u>55</u> bgt things for Xmas/ Bible 60. Slate .10 {bag? Case?} .25. dolls 20. books. 30 raisor 1<u>00</u> scissors 35. S Glass. <u>20</u> clock 1.50. Took Children to Anniversary in Evening. col <u>20c</u></td> <td></td> <td>13.55 .60 .10 .25 .50 .30 1.00 .35 .20 1.50 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Tuesday 18<u>th</u> very fine</td> <td>Men Chored & sorted apples I went up to Tom's to see Will. And he came back with me. And we went to the Lawyer to get Father's Will fixed. he pd me for barley. $6<u>13</u> Men & I sorted apples. And then I took them to the Church for the poor. 7 bgs then bgt crockery $1<u>30</u> Oranges 25. Figs. 15 I owe Tom a bal of {1.85?} bred E.P. Mayflower 6th to E.P. Ringleader 3<u>rd</u> <s>to</s></td> <td>6<u>13</u></td> <td> 1.30 .40</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday 19th.</td> <td>Started for the North-west. Grandma took sick. Dr. here</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 20th.</td> <td>Dr. here. Aunt Jennie came.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 21st.</td> <td>Dr. Here.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. 22<u>nd</u>.</td> <td>Went to town for Xmas Things. Grandma very sick. Dr. here 3 times.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/236efe2eeb359e5bf0bbd7d193d93fd1.pdf b692614f438c70b1858d85b6dc6e6a2a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 483 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 23<u>rd</u></td> <td>Dr. here. Very cold.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$5</td> <td>Monfay 24th.</td> <td>Dr. here. Paid Ernest $5.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 25th.</td> <td>Dr. sent out medicine in evening. Aunt Maggie Dickenson came.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday 26th.</td> <td>Dr. Robinson called. Jennie went for chop. Alex Webster called to-day. </td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 27th.</td> <td>Work going on as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 28th.</td> <td>Much as usual. Children's holidays start.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. 29th.</td> <td>Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 30th.</td> <td>Aunt Jane, Jennie & Mary to church in morning.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 31st.</td> <td>Thaw commences. Went to town Got beef at Dollery's, 45 lbs. @ 7 c. 3.15 Bag flour at Goldie's. Groceries at Scroggie's 6.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Tuesday 1st Jan. 1907.</td> <td>bred E.P. Pride to Ringleader 3rd Ernest started last night & stopped away to-day, at Linwood.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday. Jan. 2<u>nd</u></td> <td>Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Thursday Jan. 3<u>rd</u></td> <td>bred Belle of Delaval to Ringleader 3rd. Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Friday Jan. 4<u>th</u>.</td> <td>bred E.P. Keepsake 3rd to Lord Val 2nd. Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 5th.</td> <td>Men hauling manure.Very slippery roads.</td> </tr> <table> 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 James Bowman Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Bowman Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1886-1944 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th & 20th Century, Wellington County, Guelph, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1892-1893 James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1894 James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1895 James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1896 James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1897 James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1898 Part One James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1898 Part Two James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1899 James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1900 James Bowman Diary & Transcription, 1901 James Bowman Diary, 1902 James Bowman Diary, 1903 James Bowman Diary, 1904 James Bowman Diary, 1905 James Bowman Diary, 1906 James Bowman Diary, 1907 James Bowman Diary, 1908 Part One James Bowman Diary, 1908 Part Two 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 James Bowman Diary, 1906 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Bowman Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1898-1907 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 & 20th Century, Wellington County, Guelph, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1906 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Duplicate of File #32804: "1905_JamesBowman_Volume3 57.pdf"}</p> <p><br />{Hand writing from July 23, 1906 to August 24, 1906 is quite different with different spellings also e.g. Wednesday instead of James Bowman's usual "Wensday", and it may be that someone else maintained the diary while Mr. Bowman was out west. Different handwriting and style from Wednesday August 19, 1906 to October 16, 1906 when James Bowman again indicates he was away; however, this time more of his comments esp. re: purchases and breeding cattle are made in his handwriting; also November 14th to November 18th when James Bowman indicated that he was going to Fergus Ontario and north. He inspects cattle on November 19th and he leaves again on November 20th to November 25th for Western Ontario and November 26th to December 3rd for Eastern Ontario and Quebec, then December 19th for "North-West" until January 5th, 1907(end of diary) Notes on breeding in last trip are in James Bowman's handwriting.}</p> <p><br />426</p> <p>1905</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday. Dec 28th fair</td> <td>We chores and fixed things up around barn generally Forest Bros came for calf. paid me $32</td> <td>3200</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday. 29th rainy &amp; Cold in Afternoon</td> <td>Tom &amp; I got a grist of Chop ready 14 bgs Oats. 3 Peas 3 Barley took it to mill in Afternoon pd for Chopping $100 got my hair cut 20c</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 30th fine</td> <td>We did chores and I went to Toronto to Aberdeen Angus meeting with Mr Hodson at Rossin House. Mr H. has offered on part of Govt. to Take all our Cattle into the New Book. free of Charge &amp; Continue to do this until there arrangements made for Interchange of business, with American Book. Mr Sharp Mr Burt &amp; I were at meeting</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>150 75 / 5</td> <td>Sunday, 31st fine</td> <td>Mary &amp; Jessie &amp; I went to Church heard Rev Smith of Dublin preach on Being no Conformed to this World but be Transformed, by the renewing of Your mind.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monfay 1st Jan 1906</td> <td>I went to vote After Chores were done and. voted for Wright, Henderson, Dawson Elliot and Crane. Jennie &amp; I went up to Tom's in Afternoon, saw the Stock cows look fairly well.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 2nd fine</td> <td>We cleaned stables in morning &amp; I showed a Mr Bradley around Stock &amp; Took Jennie to Station paid Blacksmith sc. 3.00 recd 50c from Jennie. Nails 35c salts .25</td> <td></td> <td>3.00 .25 .35</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>427</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday Jan 3 / 06 Wet</td> <td>Children started to School I went to see Proff Day about taking Stock to the Judging course. We chored around barn in Afternoon, putting in Bull rings ect.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 4th Stormy</td> <td>I went to town in morning pd. D Lindsay's A.C. $1200 and pd. Dr Robinson's ac. 200 <p>Sugar. $238, pd fo</p> We chored around barn in afternoon fixing sheep pen ect. W. Cook and A. Ball Came to see about Cutting wood I agreed to give them 90c per cord for 4 foot wood &amp; 50c for 20 inch short wood. they are to cut the straggling trees first and then take the Job in a {face?} starting at south west end.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X X</td> <td>Friday 5th snowy</td> <td>We Chored in morning and, ringed our young bulls we sorted potatoes, and showed Stock to Proff Day and Proff. {Cuancieg?} Arkell preparing for Judging course E.P. Belle 5th had Cow Calf by Lord Val</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Saturday 6th Stormy</td> <td>We did Chores and Tom Sorted potatoes I went to town bgt groceries 83c, Hardware, 80c School books. 25c. Tom Sent E.P. Belle 2nd down we bred her to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td>.83 .80 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 7th fine</td> <td>Mother went to see Aunt Jane at Hospital. Jennie Mary &amp; I went to Church Col. 60c</td> <td></td> <td>.60</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>428</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> x x</td> <td>Monday. Jan 8 / 06 fine</td> <td>Tom &amp; I Chored Cleaned box stalls &amp; Moved a mow of straw off hay. G.F. Hood had cow to E.P. Master 2nd bred Grade Cow to E. P. Master 2nd Bred Belle of Delaval 2nd to E.P. Raider</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 9th fine</td> <td>We did chores and hauled in five loads of Turnips from the pit. Ordered six apple trees from Mr Kennedy</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 10th fine &amp; mild</td> <td>We did chores and hauled four five 3 loads of Turnips</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 11th fine</td> <td>We did chores and hauled 4 loads of Turnips.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 12th fine</td> <td>We Chored &amp; I went for Aunt Jane to Hospital and went out to Colliege in Afternoon to see the sheep Judged.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Saturday 13th fair</td> <td>We hauled turnips in morning and Tom &amp; A Johnston in Afternoon I went to town. Went to Insurance meeting. recd $5 for Directors fee. &amp; $400 from G.B. Hood for Bull service I pd $612 for insurance E.P. Belle 4th had cow calf by Lord Val 2nd</td> <td>5.00 4.00</td> <td>6.12</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 14th wet</td> <td>Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning col. 30. 10 S.S. in Afternoon Col. 07</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .10 .07</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 15th wet</td> <td>Tom Chored I went to town to Executive meeting of Angus Breeder's Arranging with LiveStock Commissioner about the Standard for Can record</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>429</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 15th contd</td> <td>we have got things into better shape, but not perfect as we would like them. Mr Hodson &amp; Spenceer were there for the Govt and Mr Sharp, Burt, McLeod, McKinnon, Dick, Hall, &amp; OBrien, &amp; I for Angus Society, dinner 50c Groc. 115</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 16th Stormy</td> <td>We sent cattle out to Colliege to Short Course today. Proff Day Said some very kind things about our work</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Wensday 17th fair</td> <td>In morning I went to town Tom chored and I went to see the Carcases in Afternoon. The lambs were quite a surprise to many of us it was quite a mix up. What we put out as too fat came 1st and what we turned down for being too thin came 2nd Father seems much worse he looks as though he might not last very long. E.P. Mayflowers had cow calf by lord val</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p>X</p> X</td> <td>Thursday 18th Snowy</td> <td>We chored and took colt to O.A.C. <p>Bred E.P. Mayflower 3rd to E.P. Ranger and</p> E.P. Belle 3rd to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Friday 19th fair</td> <td>Went to Mill with Grist 20 bgs. 3 peas 3 Barley. 14 oats Bred E.P. Mayflower 5th to E.P. Raider. bgt meat $475</td> <td></td> <td>4.75</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>430</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Saturday. Jan 20.th 1905</td> <td>Tom Chored. I went to town bgt beef 1000, pd men for Cutting wood. $710, bgt sulphur 25c Whiskey for Father 100 Gro. 32. Paper. 35. Pd Mother 500</td> <td></td> <td>10.00 7.10 1.00 5.00 .35 .32</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 21st {fine?}</td> <td>We all stayed at home all day. As we are Expecting that Father may pass away any time Mrs McEachern and Mrs Dobson came to see him.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 22nd fair wet &amp; warm</td> <td>Father died this morning at age 3.15 A.M. he passed away quite peacefully without the Slightest struggle Mother, Jennie Mountain, Will &amp; I were watching around his bedside. After the Morning Chores were done Will &amp; I went to arrange for the funeral. We are going to hold it at two ther 2.30 P.M. tomorrow I paid for digging grave, $300 we bgt Coffin Shroud &amp; hired hack &amp; hearse for $5700. I bgt gro.</td> <td></td> <td>57.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 23rd Cold &amp; damp</td> <td>We Chored around in morning and. prepared for funeral there was quite a number here for such Short noice ..Father looked very nice the most Natural Corpse I have seen</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 24th fine</td> <td>I went to Garden Hill this morning, ticket $6.50 &amp; car fare to Scarboro 20c livery at Garden Hill $100 got to Mr Ritchies about 7.30 P.M. I went {?} to home with him after tea.</td> <td></td> <td>6.50 .20 1.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>431</p> <p><br />Jan 1906</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thursday 25th fine</td> <td>After we looked over the Stock We went to Mr McLeod's and found him at home his stock looks well he offered me a steer. for $5000 Pradamere is a good sire then we Friday went to Mr. Russels. his stock is very common. then after dinner we went to Coburg and I started for home we have sold a bull to Mr. Ritchie &amp; took his yearling as part paid we get his bull &amp; $75 for our's car fare 10c</td> <td></td> <td>.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 26th fine</td> <td>We went to Station also to Lawyer's to see about will Lawyer is to make agreement for all interested to sign cost will be .$10.00. I paid Mitchell for Coffin ect. 5100 pd Mary 500. I sold 20 barrel rock cockerels for $2500 to O.A.C.</td> <td>2500</td> <td>10.00 51.00 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 27th fine</td> <td>We did the Chores and hauled in some straw on from Stock. four loads Mr. Lowe was here and is talking of buying a bull also Mr. Brown of O.A.C. Came to see about a bull. Also Mr Meyer's, &amp; a Friend from Manitoba. paid Harry. Wright . 150</td> <td></td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 28th fine</td> <td>Mary &amp; I went to Church in morning and Children &amp; I to S.S. Col. 60. 15.</td> <td></td> <td>.15 .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 29th fine</td> <td>We did chores &amp; hauled in bal of straw Stack</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>432</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 30th Jan. 1906 fair</td> <td>We cleaned box stalls in morning and hauled two loads of turnips in Afternoon Mr. {Mirireson?} Came to see our stock this morning</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 31st fair</td> <td>We did Chores and hauled in three loads of Turnips Mr W, Stewart of York Mills &amp; Mr Henry his nephew came today and bgt Bowman's No. 1 &amp; Calf also Cow Calf out of Kyma 14th for $17000 I recd 90 bal to be pd when cattle are shipped Proff Day pd me $1585 for two Ewe lambs.</td> <td>$9000 $1585</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p>x</p> Pd Tom, $1000</td> <td>Thursday. Fen 1st 1906 Stormy</td> <td>We did Chores and hauled one load of turnips. then I went up to Tom's for Cow &amp; calf. pd Tom for keeping them. $1200 and then I shipped Bowman's No. 1 to &amp; Calf Jn. Stewart. York Mills Ont. <p>bred E.P. Kyma 11th to Lord Val 2nd</p> paid Tom ten dollars</td> <td></td> <td>12.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 2nd very Cold 10 blow 0</td> <td>I shipped Calf this morning and, got horse shod 25c got rod made, 20c retd baby boots to Goetz. took grist to mill 20 bgs 3 p. 3 B. 14. O. 15 Empties. Got hair Cut. 20c salt $125 P Oil Cake 1.70 P</td> <td></td> <td>.20 1.70 1.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 3rd Stormy</td> <td>Mary &amp; I went to town in morning. I pd Taxes. $4740 Dr Reeds. Ac. $2500 Scroggie Bros. Ac. $21.30 bgt went to mill for grist pd 100 pd. Edward Hagyard for cutting wood. $2264</td> <td></td> <td>47.40 25.00 21.30 2.00 22.64</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>433</p> <p><br />Feb. 1906</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sunday 4th Stormy</td> <td>Mary &amp; M.E. &amp; I went to Church. heard Rev Marshall preach. On Lost Opportunities</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 5th Cold</td> <td>We chored in morning I went to town in Afternoon pd G.B. Morris $10 I had borrowed C. Oil 72c mits 50c railway Ticket $150</td> <td></td> <td>10.00 .72 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 6th clear &amp; Cold 16 - 25 below 0</td> <td>16 below Zero. We chored &amp; I wrote Fathers Obituary for Mercury. Mother is not well today. I went to town in Afternoon. got gate mended. scuffler &amp; harrows fixed. 200</td> <td></td> <td>2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 7th fine</td> <td>Tom did chores after Early morning Chores After breakfast I got ready and went to Committee meeting of Cattle at Toronto Ex Office and Angus prizes were left same as last Year Expenses Ticket. $175 Other exp 15c went to horse show</td> <td></td> <td>1.75 .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 8th fine</td> <td>I hauled wood in morning and shipped E.P. Ringleader 2nd to Geo. A. Ritchie Plainville in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 9th fine</td> <td>I went to Dom Sheep &amp; Winter Fair meetings at Toronto Expenses. Ticket $175 dinner 50 tea 20 We had a very satisfactory meetings I proposed dividing Class. for Herefords &amp; Angus it was fairly well received got home at 10 P.m.</td> <td></td> <td>1.75 .50 .20</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>434</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Saturday. Feb 10 / 06 Cold &amp; Stormy</td> <td>We went for young bull from G.A. Ritchie in morning paid Freight. $510. then went to town recd $80 from Jno Stewart. York Mills being bal due. me. for cattle pd Goldies Ac. $1170 bgt gro ect. 550 In Afternoon Tom &amp; I chored</td> <td>8000</td> <td>11.70 .55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 11th Dull</td> <td>Mary &amp; I went to Church heard Mr Marshall preach on A Strange Vision it was Jacobs dream. Col 60</td> <td></td> <td>.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 12th Soft</td> <td>We chored in morning and I went to town in afternoon got hardware. 45c</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 13th Soft</td> <td>I wrote some letters &amp; made wood rack &amp; we hauled three loads of wood in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 14th Cold</td> <td>Tom &amp; I did Chores and hauled six loads of wood</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 15th fine</td> <td>Mother got very sick this morning and I wired for Jennie Will and Telephoned for Aunt Maggie and brought out Mrs McEachern. Jennie came at 3 P.M. Will at 6 PM Friday 16th fine We I sent 300 to Thos. McFarlane and wrote a few letters re Advisory board</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 16th fine</td> <td>I spent the day with Tom and Will &amp; looking after {esting?} Aunt Maggie and general chores</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>435</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Saturday. 17th Feb 1906. fine</td> <td>We did Chores and I went to mill in morning with ten bags O.3 P. 3 B I bgt bran. 4.25 Flour $225 Cascarer. 75c <p>Mr John Lower of Elora brought E.P. Pride 2nd to breed to Lord Val. 2nd</p> we hauled two loads of wood in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>4.25 2.25 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 18th fine</td> <td>Jennie M. &amp; Mary J. &amp; I also Jennie W. Jessie R. Went to Church col 60 in morning heard Rev. Marshall preach On Children as our teachers. Tom &amp; Emma Came in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Monday 19th Soft</td> <td>Mr Lowe's man &amp; I spent the forenoon trying to get E.P. Pride 2nd served by Lord Val 2nd got her served at Noon. Geo. Henderson &amp; Mr McTuesdayDougall Called in Afternoon. I went to mill &amp; got a grist &amp; 900 lbs Oats Chop paid for chopping 80c</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> .80</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 20th fine</td> <td>We did chores I took Aunt Maggie to Station &amp; bgt 100 lbs grd flax 300 got 50 packs bgs from Hewer for oats Tom hauled a load of turnips Mr Keating had grade cow to bull 100</td> <td> <p></p> 100</td> <td>3.00 <p></p> 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday. 21st fine</td> <td>We Chored and hauled in four loads of turnips.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 22nd fine</td> <td>We did chores and cleaned 100 bush Siberian oats and took them to Thorp.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>436</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Friday 23rd Feb. 1906</td> <td>We did chores and cleaned 100 bu siberian oats and took them to Hewers recd check for 4500 for Thorp's oats.</td> <td>4500</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 24th very warm</td> <td>We chored in morning &amp; I went to town. paid Baley's for thrashing 1800 paid Jas. L. Simpson $45 on oats. pd A.P. Westervelt Entry fees. $600. recd $4300 from Jas. Hewer for oats bgt.</td> <td>4300</td> <td>18.0 45.00 6.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 25th Dull</td> <td>Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning Col $100 heard Rev. Stranger from Brantford preach.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 26th</td> <td>We cleaned box Stalls in morning and hauled wood in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 27th Cold</td> <td>got ready &amp; took bull to sale.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 28th cold</td> <td>We put bull up at sale &amp; was offered $8500 not quite beef price McDougall's sold two at rather a low beef price</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 29th 1st wet cold E.W.</td> <td>I Went to town to see Mr Burt We talked over the advisory board business and we have decided to wait until the meeting before we quit the field.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 30 2nd Wet Cold</td> <td>We chored &amp; trimmed sheep &amp; Tom sorted potatoes I returned stove to Rudd's &amp; paid for new one. 300</td> <td></td> <td>3.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>437</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Saturday. Mch. 3rd / 06</td> <td>we got sheep ready and shipped them to Ottawa. Pd. R. Elliot $1000 &amp; pd for Car. $2900 bgt groceries. 1.01</td> <td></td> <td>10.00 29.00 1.01</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 4th fine</td> <td>Mary J. Mrs McEachern and I went to Church J. &amp; M. to S.S. Col .02 Jennie M &amp; Mrs. M &amp; I went up to Hospital to see Mrs Dolson</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 5th fine</td> <td>We Cleaned up Stables &amp; hauled two loads of turnips in afternoon Went to Thomas Gibsons Golden Wedding, gave them 200</td> <td></td> <td>2.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 6 fine</td> <td>We did chores and hauled 4 loads of Turnips. Took Jennie M to Station.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 7th fine</td> <td>I went to mill got two loads of Chop 1st 2555. second 2425. and 372@ 96. = $3.57 Chop Corn 585. @ 100 5.85 C. Oil 72c Fish 45c</td> <td></td> <td>.45 .72</td> <td>3.57 5.85</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 8th Dull</td> <td>We chored and cut wood Mr Flick paid for bull service $100</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 9th fine</td> <td>We Cleaned grain for Seed fair and hauled two loads of wood.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 19th fine</td> <td>went to Seed fair a Mr Leonard from Iowa came to look at Stallion We got 2nd prize for potatoes 100 pd for Entries .25</td> <td>1.00</td> <td>.25</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>438 Mch 1906</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 11th fine</td> <td>M.E. &amp; I went to Church Children &amp; I to S.S. col. 30. 25. 5. 03</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .25 .05 .03</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 12th fair</td> <td>We Cleaned peas and I went up to car to fix up Expense bill ect weighted Steer 882. and settled up Expense I recd $150 out of what we gave R. Elliot.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Tuesday 13th fine</td> <td>We did Chores and hauled 4 loads of wood. Went along to Hendersons in evening bred E.P. Mayflower to E.P. Ranger</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 14th fair</td> <td>We chored hauled wood in Morning and hauled two loads of turnips in afternoon. Proff Day came today and bgt E.P. Raider for $300.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 15th fair</td> <td>I went for Rooser to O.A.C. and Called to See Proff. Day We hauled wood in Afternoon bgt meat. $655</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Friday 16th Stormy Afternoon</td> <td>We did chores and hauled two loads of wood in morning and cleaned the seed peas &amp; barley in afternoon bred E.P. Kyma 11th to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 17th fine &amp; Cold</td> <td>We hauled four loads of wood and did chores I went to town bgt gro. 20c oat meal $125. water set 1.25 shoes mended .40</td> <td></td> <td>1.25 1.25 .40</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>439</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 18th fair</td> <td>Mary J. Jennie M.E. &amp; I went to Church in morning All the Children went to S.S. with me. col. 30.05.03.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .05 .03</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 19th Stormy</td> <td>We Chored Cleaned out box Stalls and cleaned seed oats. I went to town bgt. grd Flax 300 beans .25</td> <td></td> <td>3.00 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 20th Stormy</td> <td>We did chores and hauled tow loads. six logs to mill. got {reach?} fixed at Penfolds.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 21st Stormy</td> <td>I hauled a load of logs to mill in morning &amp; two loads of {heading?} in afternoon 2 1/2 cords. at 300 per cord</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 22nd Stormy</td> <td>I took about 1000 ft of lumber to J.B. Armstrongs. And hauled the bal of it home Excepting a few inch boards I left at mill 20 a 1 X 6. We hauled two loads of wood up to house.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 23rd fine</td> <td>I went to town in Morning pd. Hastings Bros $3000 for Horse Service, and went to J.B. Armstrongs to see about lumber, got Photo taken .75</td> <td></td> <td>.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> T.A. 500</td> <td>Saturday 24th fine</td> <td>I hauled two loads of wood in morning then went to town. recd $2488 from J.B. Armstrong for lumber $29 from A.P. Westervelt for. rebate on car to Ottawa bgt Groceries 530 Paid $5 to Tom. Pd Mr Duff $400 for bull in sale which I withdret (withdrew?}</td> <td>24.88 2900</td> <td>5.30</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>440</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. Mar 25 / 06</td> <td>Mary J. M.E. &amp; I went to Church in morning heard Dr Johnston preach a very good sermon. Children &amp; I went to S.S. Col. 30. 05. 03.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .05 .03</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Monday 26th dull</td> <td>We Cleaned Stables and Chored generally <p>I went to town pd. Missionary money to Jno. Crosby $1000. Mary &amp; I went to lecture in evening</p> bred E.P. Kyma 14th to Lord Val.</td> <td></td> <td>10.00 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>E.P. Mayflower 8th in H</td> <td>Tuesday 27th wet</td> <td>We worked around barn &amp; I went to sale in afternoon bgt rake $1600 snall things 40c Jno &amp; Geo Hendersons Came to see Stock. Also Mr McQueen</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 28th fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning retd. Sling fixtures to Lowden Co went to see about saw took fence machine to mill for Mr Alderson. recd $300 for bull from O.A.C. got 1385 lbs Oat Chop from Jim. S. and 80 lbs Corn Chop &amp; 337 lbs Corn Proff Day came &amp; bgt steer this Afternoon to for $4500 N.P.</td> <td>$30000</td> <td>4500</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 29th fine</td> <td>We sent Bull &amp; Steer to O.A.C. then, hauled turnips till noon I went to town.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 30th fair</td> <td>We Chored and split wood and went to School meeting at night</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 31st fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning &amp; also went to mill got 565 565 Oat Chop</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>441</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Sunday April 1st 2nd 1906 fine</td> <td>We chored and I went for Ernest Aitkins box then Sold 54 bu 14 lb oats to Jos Mitchell @ 45c. $24.50c then, Shipped E.P. Kyma 11th &amp; Calf to Thos. B. Broadfoot Fergus. Then Mr Fixener came and bought the Young Stallion and four Sheep for $35000. We then got cistern Health Certificates 100 and saw about shipping. then went up to Tom's Had Tea and looked around Stock then came back to McCrae's And left Mr Fixener there for the night.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 1st 3rd fine</td> <td>Mary. J. Jennie &amp; Tom went to Church in morning Jennie &amp; M.E. to S.S. And I went to Church in Evening Mr Fixener from Harper Iowa Came today to look at Stock, and we spent the day walking around &amp; talking about things in a general way sometimes about Spiritual Matters but. did Tried to keep out business Thoughts As well as we could &amp; at same time be agreeable</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Tuesday 3rd 4th fine</td> <td>We went out to O.A.C. and also for consul papers and then prepared the car bgt bran, 500 $450 halter $130 bit &amp; snaps 35c bred E.P. Belle 4th to Lord Val</td> <td></td> <td>1.30 4.50 .35</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 4th</td> <td>We cut wood with Engine &amp; saw 600 and shipped E.P. Victor to F.M. Fixener Harper Iowa for $300 3 sheep &amp; a lamb. 50. cash 22. I got draft for 300 Check for 72</td> <td>300. .72</td> <td>6.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>442 {check mark}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> XX XX</td> <td>Thursday Apr 5th / 06 Dull &amp; Snow</td> <td>Ernest &amp; I went to mill in morning and got barley &amp; Peas also some oat chop 1380 lbs barley at 100 some bred bred E.P. Mayflower to E.P. Rosebud to Lord Val Yesterday.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> W.S. 1/2</td> <td>Friday. 6th fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning mailed Will agreement to W.R.B. and arranged about letter heads at Kelso's bgt meat $440 groceries 25 c. I hired W. Stahlbaum &amp; son to split wood at $175 per day. Son was here about 4 hrs. this afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>W.S. 1</td> <td>Saturday 7th snowy morning fair afternoon</td> <td>I have had W. Stahlbaum 1/2 day Yesterday &amp; all day today at $175 per day splitting wood. Tom &amp; Ernest chored &amp; piled wood we got along very well.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Sunday 8th fine</td> <td>Mary J. Bessie &amp; I went to Church. heard Rev Marshall preach. to Children uniting with Church it was a very nice service <p>Took Jennie &amp; Mary E. to S.S. Col. 30c 05. 02</p> bred E.P. Belle 5th to Lord Val</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .05 .02</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 9th wet</td> <td>We Cleaned stables sheared 4 shearling ewes &amp; 3 rams Tom &amp; E Cleaned oats in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> W.S. 3.50</td> <td>Tuesday 10th fair</td> <td>We worked at wood &amp; hauled in a load of Turnips. W.S. was here this afternoon &amp; we about finished splitting wood. pd W.S. $350</td> <td></td> <td>3.50</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>445</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday Apt 11th / 06 fair</td> <td>Ernest rolled meadows Tom &amp; I piled wood chored &amp; spread lumps of manure on meadows. Scribbler .05</td> <td></td> <td>.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 12th fine</td> <td>Ernest rolling. I went to town in morning and got hair cut. 20c hardware. 75c ordered grass &amp; clover seed. Groceries 76c Ordered. Letter paper 1000 sheets at $5.50. Mary J. Went to Hamilton this Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td>.75 .20 .76</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Good. Friday. 13th fine E.W.</td> <td>Ernest Cultivated in big field Next to Barbers ad I finished rolling meadow in morning and sowed Oats in big field in Afternoon. Tom was off for holiday in Afternoon. R. Shortreed had a cow here in Afternoon to E.P. Master 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 14th Wet</td> <td>We started to sow in morning but had to quit for rain. Men worked around barn and I went to town. bgt a Suit of clothes $1180 and ordered went to John Dolson's and Tom's With Bessie &amp; Stanley Mountain. Spent a pleasant afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Sunday 15th fair</td> <td>Mary E. Jennie Bessie &amp; Stanley Mountain &amp; I went to Church in morning. Rev. W. Briggs preached on "Remember these days" and M.J. Bessie &amp; Stanley went to Church in evening bred E.P. Mayflower 5th to E.P. Ranger</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>446</p> <p>Apr 1906 Frost last night</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Monday. 16th fine</td> <td>Ernest Cultivated. Tom Chored I went to town in morning. paid for Photo. 25 bal on S left things in for Church Anniversary and We Sowed Oats &amp; Cultivated in afternoon and Mary &amp; I went to Church Anniversary in Evening 50c</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 17th fine</td> <td>We finished Cultivating &amp; sowing 16 acre field Tom Chored.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 18th fine</td> <td>Ernest Cultivating root ground I harrowed on 16 acre field Tom Chored. we got three lambs today.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 19th fine</td> <td>Ernest Cultivating and Harrowing and I finished harrowing 16 acre field &amp; Started to so in S. oats No 2.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 20th fine</td> <td>Ernest cultivating &amp; harrowing I finished sowing no 2 &amp; started Seeded it with clover &amp; Timothy went to town bgt seeds corn ect $1.37. 5.05. got Diploma's framed $15 paid $1000 on ac.</td> <td></td> <td>1.37 5.35 10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 21st fine</td> <td>Ernest rolling no 2. I chored cleaning up around turnip pit. and fixing up generally In afternoon we hauled in two loads turnips. Went to town in the Evening, bgt. bananas. 15c Sold Eggs $2.50c for Tom</td> <td>250</td> <td>.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 22nd Dull</td> <td>Quince was very sick with Acute Indegestion from Eating partly decayed turnips when Tom was loading last load on Sat Evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>447 1906</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Sunday 22nd contd</td> <td>Dr Reed was out three times {?} he has very little hopes of her. Mary J. Jennie &amp; Bessie went to Church heard Bishop Vincent. Tom bred Pride of Powrie 11th to E.P. Ranger</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 23rd fine &amp; Cool</td> <td>Quince died this morning Dr. Reed came out and examined her &amp; Said that he had no doubt it was caused by her getting the decayed turnips I went to town &amp; Saw Lawyer K. McLean &amp; he Said Tom would be liable for the price of the mare as I had warned him not to let them eat that kind of turnips. And had him cover them up in manure heap. J. Webster came today and I have hired him for a year at $26000 I I bgt 52 1/2 lbs of beef @ 8 1/2 $4.50 suet, 25c</td> <td></td> <td>4.50 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 24th fine</td> <td>Ernest rolling No 2 &amp; picking stones. J. Webster plowing corn patch &amp; harrowing it <p>I went to town in evening &amp; sold horse hide $275</p> Pd Mr Harper for framing pictures $1550. I chored most of the day.</td> <td>275</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 25 fine</td> <td>We Sowed corn patch &amp; Orchard with oats &amp; seeded Cornpatch with Lucerne &amp; Orchard with oats &amp; Lucerne &amp; Orchard grass. John did sowing and Ernest rolled in No. 2.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 26th fine</td> <td>J.W. plowing sod and Ernest rolling &amp; harvesting. Started to roll no 5 I chored sowed orchard grass &amp; cleaned buggy</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>448</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Friday 27th Apr. 1906 fine</td> <td>J.W. plowing. E.A. rolling finished no 5. I chored and fixed fences</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 28th fine</td> <td>J.W. plowing E.A. harrowing &amp; rolling. I planted garden and went to town bgt corn $170 seeds &amp; Oil Cake. 5.05</td> <td></td> <td>1.70 5.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 29th fine</td> <td>Mary. Mary. E. &amp; I went to Church in Morning I took Mother to Tom's in Evening Jennie &amp; Mary went to S.S. Col. 30. 02.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 30th fine</td> <td>J.W. finished plowing sod &amp; started to disc in afternoon E.A. Chored in morning &amp; rolled and harrowed in Afternoon. I went to town in morning pd for writing paper $450 and horse shod. 75c went to School meeting in Afternoon about the Van drivers taking too much risk in crossing the railway tracks</td> <td></td> <td>4.50 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 1st fine</td> <td>J.W. finished discing the pea field &amp; started to sow E.A. harrowing &amp; rolling I clipped three sheep in afternoon. &amp; did chores went to meet Will M.J. &amp; Will at train. W. looks real well</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 2nd Showery</td> <td>J.W. Finished sowing peas and E.A. harrowed &amp; rolled &amp; Chored. I retd some seed to Hewers. 6 lb Orchard grass 9 lbs red clover 1 bg. 7 lbs Tim. &amp; 1 bg 2 lb Alsike. Went to meet Adda in morning &amp; set her off in Evening to Children</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>449</p> <p><br />May 1906</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thrusday 3rd Dull</td> <td>J.W. plowing sod &amp; discing &amp; rolling. Ernest rolling &amp; doing chores. I went to town in morning and hauled some manure in the Afternoon, then prepared to go to Ottawa on AA. record business. Ticket. 1560 Sleepr. 200 pd porter. 10 breakfast 25.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 4th fine</td> <td>I met Mr McLeod at Brockville and stayed with him to Ottawa, then We went to see Office and then to Mr Spencer's Who soon got Mr Greig &amp; Took us to the Deputy Minister of Agriculture. We had quite a discussion and Mr McGregor also of N.W. T. was called in and when Minister heard both sides he decided in favor of Winnipeg for the first Annual Meeting We made some changes in the Constitution and then started for home, had dinner with Mr McGregor and sold him E.P. Ranger for $200 Sleeper $200 dinner 50c</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat 5th fine</td> <td>Went to Cheltenham, Tiel at 75c spent a pleasant day looked over John's Stock and also Mr Sharp's.</td> <td></td> <td>.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 6th fine</td> <td>Col. 100 Superanuation fund 200 02. Mother Aunt Jane &amp; I went to Church. Heard Mr Marshall preach Memorial Service.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 2.00 .02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday</td> <td>hauling &amp; spreading manure bgt meat in evening. $1.70</td> <td></td> <td>1.70</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>450</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday May 8 / 06 Dull &amp; wet</td> <td>We hauled manure in morning &amp; worked inside in afternoon I went to town got horse shod .50 pd Hewers ac. $1841 paid for apple trees. $100 pd for sodding grave 100 keeping it lot mowed for the season 100 for mowing Simpson lot 200</td> <td></td> <td>.50 18.41 <p></p> 4.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 9th Dull</td> <td>John W sorted potatoes in morning &amp; E.A. sorted mangels. I wrote some letters. went to town in Afternoon got my teeth fixed 75c, horse shod 25c J.W. Plowing mangel ground in Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Thursday 10th fine &amp; cool</td> <td>J.W. finished plowing mangel grd &amp; started to disc it. E.A. &amp; I hauled &amp; spread manure. 7 loads in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <ol> <li class="mw-empty-elt"></li> </ol> </td> <td>Friday 11th fine</td> <td>J.W. raised mangel &amp; carrot drills &amp; E.A. harrowed and rolled. Mr Michell of Solway, Came &amp; bought E.P. King 4th for $80 to be delivered Monday May 21st I guaranteed him a breeder, &amp; if he does not {?} to take him back &amp; replace him with another he paid $500 &amp; is to pay bal next week. D. Reid came to see sick heifer</td> <td>5.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. May 12 / 06 fine shower at noon</td> <td>We sowed mangels carrots &amp; cabbage. J.W. &amp; E.A. hauled manure.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday May 13 / 06 Wet</td> <td>We had a steady rain most of the day. Mary &amp; I went to Church in morning col. 35. 5. 03. Children &amp; I to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td>.35 .05 .03</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>451</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Monday. May 14th / 06 fine</td> <td>We hauled manure and cleaned box stalls bred E.P. Kyma 4th to Lord Val 2nd Tom tells me that queen had a Stallion foal last. Tuesday</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Tuesday 15th fine</td> <td>J.W. &amp; E.A. hauled manure I went to meeting of the Advisory board directors of Dom Cattle Breeders Association to Elect an Advisory board. Arthur Johnston &amp; I were Elected without Opposition The Directors of National Record board were also elected. <p></p> When I got home I found that Princess had a good filly foal. And had no trouble my expenses today were railway fare $250. dinner 50c paper .05</td> <td></td> <td>2.50 .05 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday. 16th Dull</td> <td>J.W. Plowed &amp; Ernest &amp; I spread manure I went to Tom's after dinner and bgt Queen and her colt for $30000 to be pd either this month or next. then I went to town and Raw. L.Oil 55c</td> <td></td> <td>.70 .25 .55</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 17th Dull</td> <td>Went for beef in morning, sold 6 bags potatoes to J. Henderson and six to Whitelow's at 75c per bag. J.W. plowing &amp; sorting potatoes E. Spreading manure and sorting mangels.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 18th fine</td> <td>J.W. &amp; E.A. hauled manure I finished clipping sheep and dipped lambs &amp; old ewes</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>452</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. May 19th 1906 fine &amp; cool</td> <td>J.W. &amp; Ernest hauling manure I dipped rams &amp; went to town bgt. drugs $150. pd for pulling Jennies Tooth 25c groceries 55c Corn Chop $595 Shipped wool to Brantford. 73 168 lbs 19c = $3192</td> <td></td> <td>1.50 .55 5.95</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 20th fine</td> <td>Jennie &amp; I went to Church in Morning heard Mr Glossford preach. Mother Mary E. &amp; I went to cemetery in afternoon. both men went in evening to Church Col today. 35</td> <td></td> <td>.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 21st fine</td> <td>We hauled manure &amp; raised drills for Early potatoes &amp; some mangels near barn Shipped E.P. King 4th to Thos. Mitchell Solway P.O. Walkerton Stn west</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>##</td> <td>Tuesday 22 fine</td> <td>J.W. hauled manure and Ashes in morning &amp; plowed in Afternoon I went to town bgt plow Share 45 40c pd. Tolton's Ac. $200 bgt mangel seed. 15c bgt halter at Baleys $175 Then Came home and spread manure till 4 P.M. Then took Mayflower 5th to Henderson's to pasture and 6 Ewes &amp; 3 lambs to J Henderson And, he is to raise lambs and we pay market price for them and if a sheep dies he is to pay butchers price for it.. And when a Ewe is done breeding he makes her fat enough to kill</td> <td></td> <td>.40 2.00 .15 1.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 23rd fine</td> <td>J.W. plowed till 4 P.M. then went to Mt Forest. I went to town got buggy fixed. 1 gal R. Linseed Oil .70 N.P. at Penfolds got horse shod N.P. Went to mill got 295 lbs Chop</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>453</p> <p><br />May</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thursday 24th / 1906 f</td> <td>Fine morning Showery Evening. E. Aitken &amp; I Chored all day Took Mary J. Aunt Jane &amp; all Children to St Cars &amp; they went to Gordon's at Arkell to spend the day Went to meet them at night. St Car fare. 10c</td> <td></td> <td>.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 25th fine</td> <td>After Chores were done this morning I went to Station to meet Mr Bainbridge. he Came all right and I took him to see Mr G.B. Ryan's Store and then to Our Church from there to a few of the City residences and then home and after looking at some of the stock we had dinner and quite a chat showed him some Certificates Pedigrees of stock then looked over the cattle in field then turned out bulls and Showed Mr B. the Horse Slings for unloading hay Ect. then went to O.A.C. And looked around the Stock He said the he enjoyed the day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 27th fine</td> <td>We worked at Manure and turnip ground in morning and prepared potatoes for sale in Afternoon sold 1060 lbs of potatoes to G. J. Thorp at 75c per bag. went to</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>454</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. May 27 / 06 fine &amp; Cool</td> <td>Mary J. Bessie &amp; I went to Church in morning heard Rev Marshall preach Jennie, Mary E. &amp; I to S.S. Mother &amp; I to Church in Evening Col. 30. 07. 10 Mr Marshall preached a good sermon "our Country" A National Sermon.</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .07 .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 28th fine</td> <td>We sorted potatoes and took a load to town 31 bgs 2790 lbs = 31 bgs. @ 70 got harness mended .25c</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 29th fine &amp; Cool</td> <td>I went We sorted potatoes &amp; took a load to town 26 75 bgs / 90 bgt feed. $840 N.P. at Thorp's Jonnie &amp; Ernest plowed &amp; spread manure.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 30th fine</td> <td>We sorted and took a twenty one bgs to town have taken altogether $68 bg 55 lbs pd Thorps Ac. $840 and pd Jas. L. Simpson in full for Chopping 245 bu Oats and for 116 lbs extra. 4.25. 1.45. and 5.00 on Account for Corn. bgt corn at Thorps. 10 c sold wool. $115 money for potatoes 64.95 bgt feed 8.40</td> <td>64.95 56.95</td> <td>4.25 1.45 5.00 .10 8.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Thursday 31st fine</td> <td>We hauled manure and I put Carbon Bisulphide in ground hog holes and went to Hendersons with 4 cattle to pasture went to town for mail recd money for wool 3185</td> <td>3185</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 1st June 1906 fine</td> <td>J &amp; E hauled manure I run weeder through mangels &amp; carrots &amp; went to town bgt tickets for Mother &amp; I to Hamilton $4.90. Uncle Robert Died last night. then I castrated two lambs at at Toms. Stationary 35c stamps .05</td> <td></td> <td>4.90 .40</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>455</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 2nd June / 06 fine</td> <td>J.W. &amp; Ernest finished hauling manure to root patch and Mother &amp; I went to Hamilton found got to Gay's about 8.30 A.M. After breakfast Mr G &amp; I went to the Farm and looked around the trees &amp; other crops. After dinner W.R. Walker &amp; Mr G. &amp; I went up to the cemetery and looked around the park.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 3rd fine</td> <td>I went to cemetery in morning and Mother and I to Centenary Church. heard Dr Rose. on the "Sword of the Lord and of Gideon" In Afternoon we attended the Funeral. John &amp; E. Dickenson D. Reed &amp; W.P. Walker, F. Dickenson &amp; I were pall bearers. in Evening we Sat in garden &amp; talked Uncle Ed &amp; Aunt M. were there. Col. 10c</td> <td></td> <td>.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 4th fine</td> <td>I started for home at 8 A.M. And arrived about 10.30 A.M. then went to town and ordered a barrel of molasses at 30c per Gal. and .50c for delivering J.W. &amp; E.I. Spreading manure &amp; plowing. bgt oatmeal $115</td> <td></td> <td>1.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x 2nd time</td> <td>Tuesday 5th fair</td> <td>We finished spreading manure and plowing. and started to cut potatoes. Tom had E.P. Kyma 4th to Lord Van 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 6th fine</td> <td>We had quite a rain last night. and in Afternoon we planted potatoes E.A. &amp; I Cut in morning</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>456</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 7th June 1906 fine</td> <td>We finished potatoes in morning and then started harrowing and plowing headlands I went to see about a cow, but did not buy one yet pd Dr Savage's A.C. for Father and Mother. $2650</td> <td></td> <td>26.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>F</td> <td>Friday 8th Showery</td> <td>Ernest went to Tom's today I took Queen &amp; Princess to Hasting's Bro's Crosshill to be bred to Lord Charming and also took colts along Expenses 50c Jno W. harrowing &amp; rolling Turnip grd</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Saturday 9th Warm &amp; sultry</td> <td>I started home about 8.30 A.M. bred Queen. Princess was not in season. I had to come around by Bridgeport had dinner &amp; horse fed 35c bgt a cow. $36. holstein grade pd Thorp for 20 bu barley at 50c and Also pd him $12.65 for 1 barrel of molasses recd $5800 from Jno Mountain being bal on bull.</td> <td>5800</td> <td>.35 36.00 10.00 12.65</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 10th Showery</td> <td>Mary &amp; I also M.E. went to Church in morning. MaryE. Jennie &amp; I to S.S. col. 60.15.</td> <td></td> <td>.15 .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 11th fine</td> <td>I went to mill in morning took 30 bags, oats &amp; barley I {?} bu barley extra .75c seed for lot in cemetry. 10c groceries $265. pd my $100 to Lord's day Alliance When I came home I went to Barbers and saw where barn was struck with lightening then hoed some mangels and went to see Mr Lowe off got an order for Suffolk shearling ram $30 from Jno Thompson Sardis B.C.</td> <td></td> <td>.75 .10 2.65 1.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>457</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Tuesday June 12 / 06</td> <td>We went Cleaned box Stalls and started to hoe mangels. Mr. Patterson of Petrolia came in the evening and bgt. a Young bull Nanettes Pride R. for $100 and I pay freight on him. I took him alomg to Hendersons to see the Stock we have there.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 13th fine</td> <td>We went to Station in the morning with Mr Patterson recd a check for $2230 for my Expenses to Ottawa in May. We Hoed mangels and Mary took Bessie &amp; Marguerite to Doctor.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 14th fine</td> <td>We hoed mangels and plowed for Turnips had F. Glover helping at 125 per day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 15th Showery</td> <td>J.W. &amp; F. Glover cleaned wheat in morning &amp; I went to town bgt hardware, 108 wagon fixed 35c recd $10000 for Nanette's pride R. from Wm Patterson. Petrolia Shipped him and pd Freight $570 pd Frank Glover. $190</td> <td>$10000</td> <td>1.08 .35 5.70 1.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 16th wet</td> <td>J.W. plowing &amp; preparing the J.W. Choring &amp; hoeing mangels I went to town bgt pd Morris AC .70 Pd. Telegram to Mr Bainbridge at Port Arthur. 60c, hair cut 20</td> <td></td> <td>.70 .20 .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 17th Showery</td> <td>Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning heard Rev Mr Ross. We all stayed at home the rest of the day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>458</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Monday 18th June 1906 fair</td> <td>J.R. prepared land and started to raise drills for turnips in morning. I Chored made sheep Crate and fixed stall for paring Cattle's feet in. went to town after dinner for Blacksmith to help us pare feet and, I paid Kenneth McLean solicitor for Knowles executors. $1000 on principal and $200 intrest &amp; this leaves a bal of $3000 still on our Farm I also paid Tom $30000</td> <td></td> <td>$100000 <p>$200.00</p> $300.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 19th fine</td> <td>JW raised some drills and started to crossplow for turmips. I sowed about 1 1/2 acres Turnips and Shipped E.P. Ranger to Jas. D. McGregor also Suffolk ram to Jos Thompson sardis B.C. Bowmans 65 Rec 945. I pd for Corn at Thorps $152 bgt. 50 bu barley oats at. 50c and pd $500 on it. sent check for $1500 to A.P. Westervelt being freight on bull to McGregor I made up Wills Account today. And find that he owes me $5778.58c five Thousand seven hundred and seventy dollars and 58c</td> <td></td> <td>1.52 5.00 15.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 20th wet</td> <td>J.W. Plowed between showers &amp; we finished cleaning up wheat, for market, and hoed some mangels and scuffled Early potatoes &amp; Mangels near barn.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>459</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Thursday. June 21 / 06 Showery</td> <td>J.W. plowing and girls we &amp; I pulling mustard and hoeing carrots. &amp; Mangels. bred dairy cow to E.P. Master 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Friday 22nd Showery</td> <td>J.W. Plowing I went to Stn. and, bgt drugs 20c harness mended 25c st cars .05 bred girls &amp; I thinned carrots in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td>.20 .25 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 23rd</td> <td>J.W. working at turnip grd all day. Girls &amp; I thinned carrots in morning &amp; went to town and worked in garden in afternoon bgt shoes for girls $270 laces .10c groceries. 35c</td> <td></td> <td>.35 2.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 24th fine</td> <td>Jennie Jessie &amp; I went to Church in morning heard Mr Marshall preach on. "The Entering of the Word giveth light" it was a very good sermon. Took Mary J. an three Youngest to Cemetery in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Monday 25th fine</td> <td>I bred Quality to "Prince of London" Mr Sorby's horse J.W. Cultivated &amp; raked the turnip patch &amp; started to raise drills. Jennie, Mary. E. &amp; I thinned carrots and finished pulling mustard.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>J</td> <td>Tuesday 26th fine</td> <td>We finished sowing turnips today. J.W. off from 4 P.M. Mother came home today and Mary J &amp; Jennie Went with Gay's to O.A.C. {?}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>460</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wensday. June 27th / 06 fine</td> <td>J.W. Cultivated rape ground I scuffled potatoes. mangels &amp; corn near barn &amp; went to Station to Meet. Mr J. Barrie of Clarke P.O. Ont. Mr. B came out and bgt. "E.P. Mail boy." for $10000 I bgt ground flax. $300</td> <td></td> <td>3.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 28th fine</td> <td>I went for meat in morning went to see. J. Henderson cattle his calves look fine. went to see fence builder &amp; then J.W. &amp; I scuffled mangels &amp; Carrots. &amp; hoed till four 30 P.M. when we went to ship E.P. Mail boy to J. Barrie. Newtonville Stn &amp; got him loaded all right. Mary &amp; Children went up to Tom's</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday. 29th fine hot.</td> <td>J.W. Cultivated rape grd I hoed mangels.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 30th Dull</td> <td>Joe Fisher &amp; Wilbert Hoenell helped us to hoe mangels and 50c Each We almost finished them.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday July 1st / 06</td> <td>Mother &amp; I went to Church in Morning heard Mr Crews preach on Faithfulness in our work was all God required of us. Mary &amp; I went for a drive in Afternoon with Children col 50</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 2nd fine</td> <td>We finished hoeing mangels &amp; Carrots in morning. and Burned off twitch and J.W. plowed headlands &amp; started to raise drills I went to Mount Forest in Evening stayed all night at Mr Webster's. had quite a chat.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>461</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 3rd fine</td> <td>I went out to Wills in morning took a walk around Farm and also over W.R.W's. W. Gardiner &amp; J Hewitts Mrs Hewitt looks very frail. Then we came to Station &amp; I came home. Expenses wer 1.65 &amp; .35</td> <td></td> <td>1.65 .35</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 4th fine heavy shower last night</td> <td>I hauled three loads of wheat to Goldies.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 5th fine</td> <td>I hauled one load of wheat U.&amp; 5 bgs on a load of Oats Wheat to Goldies &amp; oats to J.S. mill. <p>I have taken out $169.19c worth of wheat at 60 c &amp; 82 c per bu In Afternoon I got 48 bu 3/4 of Barley at Thorp's bal to pd $500 before &amp; $19.35c</p> Pd Goldies AC $30. pd J.L.S. $2000 on two racks &amp; for Chopping. 95c Jim is to deliver Barley Chop &amp; two racks on Monday</td> <td>16919</td> <td>19.35 30.00 95c</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 6th fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning for horse shod. 50c Hose for Sprayer. $100 whiffle tree for horse fork. 75c Alick Webster came today &amp; I hired him for 2 Months for $6000</td> <td></td> <td>.50 1.00 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Saturday 7th fair</td> <td>J.W. Cut hay in morning A.W. finished burdocks &amp; J.F. finished hoeing weeds out of potatoes. I trimmed sheep &amp; put P Green on Early potatoes finished sowing rape &amp; tedded hay We kiled up what was cut after tea sent McGregors &amp; Pattersons Transfers today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>462 1906</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sunday. July 8th Showery</td> <td>Mother &amp; I went to Church in morning. heard Rev Crews preach on a "wide Awake Church " col 50 In Afternoon, Tom &amp; Family came down, &amp; had tea with us</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 9th fine</td> <td>J.W. Cut hay in morning. A.W. Cleaned box stalls and bedded them. J.F. hoed some mangels I went to Hendersons &amp; brought home E.P. Mayflower 5th &amp; we killed &amp; buried her. we found her heart very large &amp; flabby, her liver very large, hard and rather blue colored on out side and hard &amp; dark in side. A great deal of bloody water around her bowels &amp; lungs, but did not notice any Tubercules, or any thing of that sort the fat under her skin was more like Jelly then fat. We scuffled &amp; hoed some turnips.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 10th fair heavy Showers last night</td> <td>I went to see about fence between Simpson place &amp; Thurtell then went to town sold hide of heifer. $520. <p>got buggy fixed. 35c, paid Jessie $1000. bgt gro 10c.</p> men all hoed turnips finished the first sown patch got harness. $250</td> <td>520</td> <td>5.20 <p>.35 .10 10.00</p> 2.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 11th fine</td> <td>J.W. Cut hay in morning and we dug out barberry &amp; blasted a stump. Joe picked spudded burs in morning &amp; tedded &amp; raked in afternoon. I went to town in morning and sent $540 to Farmers Advocate. got Dynamite. 2 ch $145</td> <td></td> <td>5.40 1.45</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>463</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 12th Jy 1906 fine</td> <td>J.W. Cut hay in morning A.W. blasted stumps J &amp; I Chored &amp; opened out hay We hauled 4 loads &amp; kiled up what was cut.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Friday 13th fine</td> <td>We hauled 11 loads hay</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Saturday 14th fine</td> <td>We hauled 11 loads hay pd Winfield for Oats. $19.15c</td> <td></td> <td>19.15</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 15th Dull</td> <td>Mother Jennie &amp; I went to Church heard Rev Dr Henderson preach Jennie &amp; I went to Class we took a walk in woods in evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 16th Dull</td> <td>Men Choring &amp; hoeing turnips I went to mill got load of oat chop 20 bgs. 1.00 for chopping got Oat meal 100 NP at Thorps bgt Lard 75 &amp; Egg cups .05 groceries 77c got harness mended 60c new tugs $275</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 = .75 .15 .77 3.75 .60</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Tuesday 17th fair</td> <td>We moulded potatoes scuffled turnips put p green on potatoes &amp; hauled in what hay we had cut. 3 loads.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Wensday 18th fine</td> <td>We finished cutting no. 6 &amp; kiled what was cut in morning bred Miss Quality to Sorbys Young horse. J. Wetst Alex &amp; Joe hoed turnips most of the day. Recd check for $3500 from Jos Thompson Sardis B.C. for Ram. &amp; $1 from Wm Hall for Cow.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>464</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Thursday. July 19th 1906</td> <td>We hauled Eight loads hay. J.W. went to St Jacobs for mares. We had Joe McGrogan helping us today, at $100</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> 8</td> <td>Friday 20th Showery</td> <td>I went to town in morning also arranged with J. Fisk to cut our grain at 55c per acre we supply Twine &amp; one horse went to got hardware at Penfolds 45c got Cap. 10c Men hauled hay till rain came on then chored sent $500 to Jos Thompson Sardis B.C. pd. Dr Savage $1200 pd Hamilton $1100 for Life Insurance for 3 mos.</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .45 <p>5.00</p> <p>12.00</p> 11.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 21st fair</td> <td>We finished hoeing turnips &amp; Cut around wheat field &amp; I went to town bgt shoes $300 hardware. 40c p. sent $1500 to see McFarlane. recd bgt brushes $175 Foot Elm .25 paid Joe McGrogan $200 last night had W. McLean hoeing Turnips at 7 1/2 c per row.</td> <td></td> <td>3.50 .40 10.00 .25 1.75 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 22nd hot &amp; showery</td> <td>Mother Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning We Enjoyed a very practical sermon from Dr Henderson on Brethern Count it all Joy when ye fall into divers temptations. we all stayed at home the rest of the day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 23rd</td> <td>Started to-day for the West. Fisk cutting wheat.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 24th.</td> <td>Finished cutting wheat &amp; cut barley. Alex. Joe Mc- Johnnie chocking wheat.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>465</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wednesday July 25th. 1906</td> <td>Hauling hay Joe Mc here helping. Bailey at fence.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday July 26th.</td> <td>Cutting &amp; hauling in hay. Joe Mc _ here</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday July 27th.</td> <td>Hauling hay Joe Mc here again Joe Mc here</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday July 28th.</td> <td>Hauling &amp; cutting hay in forenoon &amp; working at turnips in afternoon. Joe Mc h.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday July 29th.</td> <td>Raining all day. All at home.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 30th.</td> <td>Working at hay and turnips.</td> <td></td> <td>Goldie's left 200 flour 1000 bran.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 31st.</td> <td>Hauling in hay - 6 loads. Joe Mc_ here.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday Aug. 1st.</td> <td>Johnnie cut alfalfa in morning. Alex &amp; Joe Fisher at turnips until 10 o'clock, then they started to haul in wheat.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday Aug. 2nd</td> <td>Hauling fall-wheat all day and finished it.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday Aug. 3rd</td> <td>Hauling in barley &amp; shocking up oats Mr Hall here from 11-6 Joe Mc " 1/2 day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday Aug. 4th.</td> <td>Joe Mc_ here and worked till 4-15 P.M. All shocking oats. Fisk finished cutting. Paid Joe Mc_ $5 on work done.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Aug. 5th.</td> <td>Aunt Jane, Mary &amp; I to church. Mr Crews preached.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>466</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Monday Aug. 6th 1906</td> <td>Men shocking oats and cutting part of the orchard. Mr. Lowe looking at cattle.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Aug. 7th.</td> <td>Men working in turnips and orchard oats.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday Aug. 8th.</td> <td>Men working at turnips also at orchard oats.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday Aug. 9th.</td> <td>Hauled 4 loads of hay &amp; finished orchard. Tom &amp; Emma here in afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday Aug. 10th.</td> <td>Men at turnips. Johnnie went to mill for chop.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. Aug. 11th.</td> <td>Working at turnips in forenoon and finished hauling hay in afternoon. Got Aunt Jane's and baby's pictures taken.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Aug. 12th.</td> <td>Jennie Jean &amp; I went to church in morning. Heard Mr Crews.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday Aug. 13th.</td> <td>Men hauling in oats in forenoon and Alex at Harvey's threshing in afternoon. Johnnie &amp; Joe cutting around peas. Gave J. Fisk check for $20.07 c for cutting grain.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Aug. 14th.</td> <td>Alex at Telfer's threshing all day. Johnnie at turnips Joe Fisher away in afternoon.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>467</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wednesday Aug. 15th. 1906.</td> <td>Hauling oats all day from field next Ford's.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday Aug. 16th.</td> <td>Hauling oats all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday Aug. 17th.</td> <td>Hauling oats all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. Aug. 18th.</td> <td>Hauling oats all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Aug. 19th.</td> <td>At home all day. Very warm. Rain.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday Aug. 20th.</td> <td>Working at turnips all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Aug. 21st.</td> <td>At turnips in forenoon &amp; at oats hauling in afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday Aug. 22nd.</td> <td>6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td>{James Bowman resumes writing} Friday 24th fine</td> <td>I got home this morning and went to see about man in afternoon. {JoNeu?} {Men?} hauling oats 3 loads. I hired A.W. Coke for the shows at the rate of $20 per month.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 25th fine</td> <td>We finished hauling oats today. Eight loads.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>468</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sunday 26th 1906</td> <td>Mary Mother &amp; I went to Church in morning. Children &amp; I to S.S. and Mary &amp; I to Church in Evening heard Mr Crews both times</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday. 27th Showery</td> <td>J. Went to Barbers Thrashing in morning Alex plowed and. Joe &amp; I chored</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 28th fine</td> <td>men pulled peas yesterday Afternoon, and hauled seven loads today I went to town borrowed Twenty bgs of oats from Mr Barber 2027 lbs oats</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday 29th. fine</td> <td>Preparing to go to Toronto show in forenoon. Took 15 head cattle away in afternoon. Men hauled a few loads pease after coming home.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 30th.</td> <td>Men finished hauling peas &amp; started to haul manure for fall-wheat.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 31st.</td> <td>Hauling manure all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. Sept. 1st.</td> <td>Hauling manure.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Sept. 2nd.</td> <td>Aunt Jane &amp; Jennie went to church.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday Sept. 3rd.</td> <td>Hauling manure. Went down to Toronto show.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Sept. 4th.</td> <td>Men spreading manure &amp; plowing. Alex at Mr Harvey's threshing in afternoon.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>469</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday Sept. 5th. 1906.</td> <td>Spreading Manure &amp; plowing on fall-wheat ground.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Sept. 6th. 1906.</td> <td>Paid Mr Young for fall-wheat. Alex at Flick's threshing all day. Johnnie plowing. Bot two ploughshares. Got Nell shod charged u bag flour u</td> <td></td> <td>12.60</td> <td>75c</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Sept. 7th.</td> <td>Alex at Flick's in forenoon Both plowing in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Sept. 8th.</td> <td>Men working on fall-wheat ground.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Sept. 9th.</td> <td>All at home all day. Very warm.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Sept. 10th.</td> <td>Men working at plowing fall-wheat ground gave Johnnie $20 Bot ploughshare &amp; bag Oil-cake.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Tuesday Sept. 11th.</td> <td>Sowing fall-wheat &amp; plowing. Calf born. E.P. Keepsake had Cow Calf by Lord Val 2</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday Sept. 12th.</td> <td>Alex &amp; Johnnie at show with Mr. Henderson, all day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Sept. 13th.</td> <td>Johnnie went to Mt Forest in forenoon Alex. cutting corn, &amp; helped Mr. H_ out with cattle.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Sept. 14th.</td> <td>Alex. plowing all day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Sept. 15th.</td> <td>Alex plowing in forenoon Went to station to help bring home the stock until after Sunday.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>470</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Sept. 16th. 1906</td> <td>Jim, Jennie &amp; I went to church in the morning &amp; Jim, grandma &amp; Aunt Jane to cemetery in afternoon &amp; Jennie to S.S.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Sept.17th.</td> <td>Preparing in forenoon Paid Alex Webster $70 to take cattle to Halifax. Johnnie came home in forenoon. Took 15 head cattle to station in afternoon &amp; got started to Halifax.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Sept. 18th.</td> <td>Johnnie plowing all day. Bot 2 points for the Sulky plow. Alex went to O.A.C.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday Sept. 19th.</td> <td>Frost came at night. Johnnie plowing all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Sept. 20th.</td> <td>Johnnie plowing &amp; Ernest getting in wood.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Friday Sept. 21st.</td> <td>Johnnie plowing and Ernest at wood in forenoon and part of afternoon he spent at Barber's waiting for them to cut corn E.P. Pride 3rd had bull c by E.P. Raider</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Sept. 22nd.</td> <td>Johnnie plowing and Ernest getting in wood. in afternoon and at Barber's in forenoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Sept. 23rd.</td> <td>Aunt Jane, Jennie &amp; I at church.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday. Sept. 24th.</td> <td>Johnnie plowing &amp; Ernest harrowing. American heifer had Bull calf. by E.P. Ranger</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>471</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Tuesday Sept. 25th. 1906.</td> <td>J. plowing &amp; Ernest harrowing.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday Sept. 26th.</td> <td>J. plowing &amp; Ernest harrowing.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday Sept. 27th.</td> <td>Started at mangels.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday Sept. 28th.</td> <td>Working at mangels {written to the right of this} Sack Oatmeal</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday Sept. 29th.</td> <td>Raining all day. Men working inside.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Sept. 30th.</td> <td>Bessie's birthday (4 yrs). Took her to church in morning.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday Oct. 1st.</td> <td>Working at mangolds.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Oct. 2nd.</td> <td>Working at mangolds. Got 100 lbs. flour at Goldie's charged.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday Oct. 3rd</td> <td>Working at mangolds.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday Oct. 4th.</td> <td>at mangolds.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday Oct. 5th.</td> <td>Finished mangolds. Had 28 loads. Mr. Barber brought the last meat from ring.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. Oct. 6th.</td> <td>Raining all day. Men working around barn.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Oct. 7th.</td> <td>Rain in forenoon Girls to S.S. in afternoon.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday Oct. 8th.</td> <td>Started to pick potatoes.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday Oct. 9th.</td> <td>Working around barn in forenoon &amp; at potatoes in afternoon.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>472</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday Oct. 10th. 1906.</td> <td>Snow fell to-day. Men at potatoes. Saw Dr. about baby.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Oct. 11th. Thursday,</td> <td>Men worked at wood in forenoon &amp; Johnnie plowed in afternoon &amp; Ernest at wood</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Oct. 12th.</td> <td>Ernest went to town in forenoon and got $5 on his wages, to buy shoes. Johnnie &amp; he at potatoes in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Oct. 13th.</td> <td>Working at potatoes, Joe Fisher &amp; brother here for the day to be paid for.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Oct. 14th.</td> <td>Jennie went to church in morning and brought some tablets for grandma.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Oct. 15th.</td> <td>Men at potatoes.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5 lbs</td> <td>Tuesday 16th fine &amp; warm</td> <td>Johnnie &amp; Ernest taking up turnips. We arrived home from Charlottetown today at 3 P.M. And got our truck all home about dark. paid R. Goodall. 3000 $29. wages &amp; 100 that He loaned me</td> <td>3000</td> <td>3000</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 17th fine</td> <td>Ernest &amp; J. finished the turnips that were toped &amp; Ernest chored around house in Afternoon J. Plowed. I went to town pd. Baleys bill. $1680. Chitticks $2025</td> <td></td> <td>16.80 20.25</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>473</p> <p><br />Oct 1906</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 17th continued</td> <td>pd. J. Fisher $1325 bgt plow points Ect $110 pd duty on hoof Shears 75c</td> <td></td> <td>13.25 1.10 .75</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 18th fine</td> <td>Ernest was off for holiday J.W. Plowed I chored and went to town Mr J Buchanan Kerwood came to select cattle Mother Came home from Tom's quite Sick today. We had Dr Savage come to see her She has Inflamation of one lung</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 19th fine</td> <td>Mr Buchanan &amp; I looked around Stock in evening then went to see Henderson's Cattle &amp; I Ear Tagged the lambs that were there, then we went up to Tom's after dinner and looked at Stock the Calves &amp; lambs look very well cows are rather thin. then we Shipped the Cattle. E.P. Kyma 14th E.P. Maynard, E.p. Rosebud 3rd He gave me his note due in 40 days for $42500</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 20th fine</td> <td>J.W. plowed and Ernest Chored and picked apples I went to Town. bgt meat 3.00 Flour $225. Machine oil Candies 10c E &amp; Girls &amp; I pulled apples in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>3.00 .25 .18 .10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Sunday 21st Dull fine</td> <td>Mary, Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning Bessie went with us to S.S. Col. 150. 05 .05. 1. 1.</td> <td></td> <td>1.62</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Monday 22nd Dull</td> <td>J. &amp; E. Chored &amp; picked apples. J.W. Plowed in afternoon Ernest &amp; I picked apples. I went to mill in mornng. bgt feed 12.75 N.P. Pd for Chopping. 55c at Chitticks Belle of Delaval 2nd had Cow Calf by E.P. Raider</td> <td></td> <td>.55</td> <td>12.75</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>474</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday. Oct 23rd. / 06 fair</td> <td>We finished picking Apples this morning, and topped about half the turnips this afternoon. Major Hood brought a Govt inspector to see our Horses this morning. Mr Christie and Mr Jones of Mt Elgin</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Wensday 24th fair wet evening</td> <td>We worked at turnips all day made pit bottom &amp; harrowed up turnips &amp; made roads in them in morning and. hauled 20 small loads in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30</td> <td>Thursday 25th Dull wet eve</td> <td>We hauled thirty small lots of Turnips and Dr Came out to See Mother. Mary J. was taken Sick</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Friday 26th fair</td> <td>We hauled 13 S loafs of Turnips and topped the balance &amp; cleaned out another pit bottom</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Saturday 27th Dull &amp; wet</td> <td>We worked at Turnips in forenoon and started after dinner but had to quit. I went to town bgt bread ect. 55c Groceries $460. Shoes for Jennie &amp; Mary. 255 n.p. rubbers. $115 N.P. meat $200 n.p.</td> <td></td> <td>.55.</td> <td>2.55 1.15 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X <p></p> </td> <td>Sunday 28th Snow &amp; Eve.</td> <td>We finished Turnips today hauled them into pit. Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning Jennie, Mary &amp; I to S.S. col 100. 5. 1. 1. E.P. Mayflower 3 had Cow Calf by E.P. Ranger</td> <td></td> <td>1.07</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>34</td> <td>Monday 29.</td> <td>We finished hauling turnips together today. Telephoned to Jno Mountain tonight for a ram</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>475</p> <p>Oct 1906</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Tuesday 30th snowy.</td> <td>We shipped bull Calf to D. McFarlane Oak Lake Manitoba price $15000 Paid not Manitoba and. Suffolk ram to Jno Mountain and Suffolk ram to Jas D. McGregor Bow Island Alta Price $20 N.P. <p>E.P. Belle 3rd had Cow Calf by Lord Val 2nd. a very good calf.</p> I prepaid Freight on McGregors ram St. car tickets. 25c</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> <p></p> 5.30 .25</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 31st fair</td> <td>Shipped ram Lamb Bowmans 105 to J.V. Robinson Kanona N.Y. recd $2000 for him <p>J.W. went to Whitelaws, for load of straw to cover pits bgt b wire at Penfolds. 67 lbs at 3 c per lb. sold a ram lamb to. Geo. N. Dean of Shelbyville Michigan to be delivered next Monday at $2500. Exchange 20c</p> Tom brought Ram &amp; wether lambs down yesterday they weighed 128, 117, 135, 107, 97, 128,</td> <td>$2000 $2500</td> <td>.20</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Thursday Nov 1st / 06</td> <td>Witch of Benton was in heat today. We covered pits most of the day hauled home a load of Cabbage.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4 x makes a total of 92 lots of roots this year</td> <td>Friday 2nd fine</td> <td>We fenced pits in morning &amp; then took up carrots 4 lds I took out Salem's King III from the Ewes he has gone to seven of them.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 3rd fine</td> <td>J.w. Plowing. Ernest &amp; I unloaded carrots chored &amp; covered pit and put cattle on rape. I went to town pd Telephone bill. 100 candies .05 meat $5.60. stamps. 50c gro.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 .05 5.60 .50</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>476</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sunday. Nov. 4 / 06 fine</td> <td>Mary J. Bessie &amp; I went to Church in morning &amp; Jennie Mary E. &amp; baby went to S.S. Col. 50.05.03</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .05 .03</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 5th fine</td> <td>J.W. Plowing. I went to town mailed letters re inspection and proxys. also. Mailed inspection slips. 14c bgt stamps. 30. cards .15 bgt mixed grain for chop. 1050 old account. pd. J.S. for Chopping &amp; making rack. $745 bgt bran $425 n.p. Flour $4.50 n.p. at Goldies <p>While we were at Chores, Geo and Jno Henderson Came along and bgt looked around stock, &amp; I have arranged to let Geo have some of our ewes to raise lambs and we made up account and I owe him $6430</p> made out my Total account to Govt for Expenses &amp; wages to date $355.42</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .14 .45 10.50 12.75 7.45</td> <td>4.50 4.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 6th fine</td> <td>J.W. Plowing Ernest Choring Mary &amp; I sent inspection notices out. &amp; also made out Expenses Account. for my trip in west to Govt I also wrote all members for their {proxys?} <p>went to town with two rams in afternoon one for F.M. Fixener. Harper Iowa. and one for Geo. N. Dean Shelbyville. Michigan. J. Bowman's 110. and {nt?} Salem's King III to Fixener. bgt stamps for inspection Notices Ect. 45c</p> Mr Jesse. Penfold of Elora was here to see Cattle. may buy a female</td> <td></td> <td>.45</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 7th fine</td> <td>J.W. Plowing Ernest Choring I went to Tom's to see about Ear tags on sheep, &amp; about Calves</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>477</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wensday 7th contd</td> <td>Tom brought his Ewe lambs down in afternoon. they weighed 401 lbs Rams &amp; wethers weighed 712 = 1113 at 4 1/2 c = $5008 to be paid Dec 1st I bgt apples for Jas Smith at $125 per bag. 6 bgs $750 and two bags at 75c = 150. total $900 three barrels at 20 = 60</td> <td></td> <td>9.00 .60</td> <td>$5008</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 8th Dull</td> <td>J.W. went to Friendship's Thrashing. E.A. in Afternoon. Tom brought . bull &amp; heifer Calves down I am to pay him. $10500 for the pair. to be paid about 1st Dec and lambs also Farmers Advocate Man was around this Morning Afternoon I went to town got horse shod 25c harness mended. 10c Grain baskets. 55. putty. 10</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .10 .55 .10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 9th Dull</td> <td>J.W. &amp; Ernest were at Friendship's thrashing in morning &amp; we thrashed in Afternoon started at about 3 P.M. and had 35 minutes of a stop with self feeder. had Flick, Fords, McDougalls, Barber Friendship. Telfer 2. Goy, Harvey</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 10th fair</td> <td>We thrashed today with same hands as Yesterday and Alex Johnston and Friendships had two here. Went to town tonight bgt meat $310. bread ect. 63c Groceries .50c got Mr Sharp &amp; Mosson Boy of Proxys.</td> <td></td> <td>3.10 .63 .50</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 11th Dull</td> <td>Mr J. Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning heard Rev. Wilson of St Andrews preach on "I bear in ny body the marks of the "Lord Jesus"" it was very practical. then Jennie Bessie, M.E. &amp; I went to S.S. Col. 50. 05. 03</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .08</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>478</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monsay. Nov. 12 / 06 fair snow Cont. night</td> <td>We finished thrashing about 3.30 p.m. today then cleaned up floor. had Mr Goy extra today. Makes about Exactly two days thrashing</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday. 13th cool frosty</td> <td>We Chored around barn and. Took grist to Mill 20 bgs, 10 bgs, Oats 10 mixed sent $700 to R.B. Ogilvie to record colts and $6.50 orders 13 pd. J. Webster. 3500 J. McGrogan $2.25c pd. for Fisher $100 for Thrashing got Clothes repared &amp; Cleaned $125 Telephoned to Broadfoot &amp; McKinnon $1.25</td> <td></td> <td>7.00 6.50 .13 35.00 2.25 .35 1.00 1.25 1.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Weednesday Nov. 14th.</td> <td>Started for Fergus &amp; north. J. plowing &amp; E. Choring.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Nov. 15th.</td> <td>Johnnie at Ford's threshing all day &amp; Ernest choring.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>142.40</td> <td>Friday Nov. 16th.</td> <td>Ernest &amp; Johnnie at Goy's threshing until about 3 P.M. Johnnie went for grist to mill in evening. bgs.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Nov. 17th.</td> <td>Johnnie &amp; Ernest at McDougall's threshing in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Nov. 18th.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Nov. 19th.</td> <td>Went to Inspect S. Young's cattle in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Nov. 20th.</td> <td>Started for Western Ont.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>479</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday D Nov. 21st. 1906</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Nov. 22nd.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Nov. 23rd</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday Nov. 24th.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Nov. 25th.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Nov. 26th.</td> <td>Started for Eastern Ont. &amp; Quebec.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Nov. 27th.</td> <td>Johnnie at Telfer's threshing in afternoon &amp; Ernest all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday Nov. 28th.</td> <td>Johnnie at Telfer's threshing in afternoon &amp; Ernest all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Thursday Nov. 29th.</td> <td>bred E.P. Pride to E.P. Master 2nd</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Nov. 30th.</td> <td>Ernest at Harvey's threshing all day &amp; Johnnie at Barber's all day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. N Dec. 1st.</td> <td>Johnnie &amp; Ernest at Johnson's threashing in forenoon. Paid Ernest 5</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Dec. 2nd.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Dec. 3rd.</td> <td>{Blank}</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>480</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 3rd.</td> <td>I went to town in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 4th</td> <td>I took morning train for Chicago arrived there at ten o'clock. and went to Palmer House</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 5th fair</td> <td>Went to show. looked around all day watched the Angus Classe Yearling bulls were very good. Also cows. Two Year olds and Yearlings. this was all classes I saw I compared Our Two Year old compared well with what I saw. there also our Two year old bull and Cow. Went to Meeting in Evening, And it lasted all night. Kerrick. Bradpite &amp; Miller got in.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Thursday 6th</td> <td>went to show. in morning and stayed there till noon. then had dinner And went to train. Expenses Supper Tuesday. 25. room .200 breakfast wed. 70. dinner 25. supper 60c. room 50c breakfast. dinner 25c admission ticket. 50c berth on Pulman Bred E.P. Kyma 4th to Lord Val. 2</td> <td></td> <td>2.75 .70 .85 1.50 .75 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 7th cold</td> <td>got home this morning at 9 A.M. did some work &amp; got things into shape for Fat stock show</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 8th</td> <td>{Blank}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>481</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>X</p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Sunday 9th fair</td> <td>Went to Church in Morning, and S.S. in Afternoon. Col $100 <p>bred Century place Matilda to E.P. Ringleader 3rd</p> E.P. Belle 2nd to Lord Val.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 10th fair</td> <td>went to town in morning and. took Cattle to show in evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 11th fine</td> <td>attended the show our Society met. and discussed matters generally . and Elected old officers. There was a considerable talk of very little account. We won 1st on two Year old 2nd on cow &amp; 1st on Calf.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 12th fair</td> <td>Attended show and brought out Mr. Galbraith of Shebourne Mr Oppertshauser of Hanover, Mr. Dick of Ashgrove, to see bulls &amp; other Stock Steer was slaughtered today.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 13th fair</td> <td>I stayed at home sick today Jno Mountain &amp; W.B. Bowman were here. Also Hennie Mountain &amp; Mrs Gay of Hamilton. We had a pleasant visit from them</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday. 14th soft</td> <td>Will went home this mornng Ladies this Evening. We went for Stock in afternoon Our steer Carcase won 1st prize We won altogether. $10900</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Saturday 15th fair</td> <td>bred Witch of Benton to E.P. Ringleader 4th I went to town. recd prize money $9500 Check for beef. $9357 bgt skates $1.20 mop stick.14 candies 10c cufls &amp; studs. 75. Ink. 25. Pd. reynolds ac. 1416</td> <td>95.00 93.57</td> <td>1.20 .15 .10 .75 14.16</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>482</p> <p><br />1906</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Dec 16th fair</td> <td>I took Jennie and Mary to Church and then went to Telephone for Aunt Jane .20 Mother is quite sick had Doctor out this Morning.</td> <td></td> <td>.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 17th fine</td> <td>In morning I worked around home and went in to get Mail. drew $2000 out of bank and pd. Chittick Account. $1355 bgt things for Xmas/ Bible 60. Slate .10 {bag? Case?} .25. dolls 20. books. 30 raisor 100 scissors 35. S Glass. 20 clock 1.50. Took Children to Anniversary in Evening. col 20c</td> <td></td> <td>13.55 .60 .10 .25 .50 .30 1.00 .35 .20 1.50 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Tuesday 18th very fine</td> <td>Men Chored &amp; sorted apples I went up to Tom's to see Will. And he came back with me. And we went to the Lawyer to get Father's Will fixed. he pd me for barley. $613 <p>Men &amp; I sorted apples. And then I took them to the Church for the poor. 7 bgs then bgt crockery $130 Oranges 25. Figs. 15 I owe Tom a bal of {1.85?}</p> bred E.P. Mayflower 6th to E.P. Ringleader 3rd to</td> <td>613</td> <td>1.30 .40</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday 19th.</td> <td>Started for the North-west. Grandma took sick. Dr. here</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 20th.</td> <td>Dr. here. Aunt Jennie came.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 21st.</td> <td>Dr. Here.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. 22nd.</td> <td>Went to town for Xmas Things. Grandma very sick. Dr. here 3 times.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>483</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 23rd</td> <td>Dr. here. Very cold.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$5</td> <td>Monfay 24th.</td> <td>Dr. here. Paid Ernest $5.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 25th.</td> <td>Dr. sent out medicine in evening. Aunt Maggie Dickenson came.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday 26th.</td> <td>Dr. Robinson called. Jennie went for chop. Alex Webster called to-day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 27th.</td> <td>Work going on as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 28th.</td> <td>Much as usual. Children's holidays start.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. 29th.</td> <td>Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 30th.</td> <td>Aunt Jane, Jennie &amp; Mary to church in morning.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 31st.</td> <td>Thaw commences. Went to town Got beef at Dollery's, 45 lbs. @ 7 c. 3.15 Bag flour at Goldie's. Groceries at Scroggie's 6.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Tuesday 1st Jan. 1907.</td> <td>bred E.P. Pride to Ringleader 3rd Ernest started last night &amp; stopped away to-day, at Linwood.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wednesday. Jan. 2nd</td> <td>Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Thursday Jan. 3rd</td> <td>bred Belle of Delaval to Ringleader 3rd. Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Friday Jan. 4th.</td> <td>bred E.P. Keepsake 3rd to Lord Val 2nd. Work as usual.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 5th.</td> <td>Men hauling manure.Very slippery roads.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8f3747af2cb647e22035ee1b710c2ace.pdf 1a23a559201de57cef0cc56518a372a1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 370 <table> <tr> <td>Thursday 29<u>th</u> Dec.1904 fair</td> <td>Cattle passed the test all right. And we put them on car this morning they were very wild. I had breakfast with McDougalls and dinner wtih Dr Brown left Sarnia about 2 P.M. and arrived home abbout 6 30 P.M. Car fare 05 pd livery man 5<u>00</u> for loading and unloading cattle I Shipped E.P. Mikado to James Hazlewood St Marys</td> <td></td> <td>.05 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 30<u>th</u> fair</td> <td><s>We</s> C Chored & cut wood in morning. I got bes shod 50 c and pd blacksmith bill. $1. 38. We got cattle home in Afternoon, And took Young Grade cow up to Shortsteels rec<u>d</u> 25<u>00</u> we also rec<u>d</u> 26<u>00</u> from Thos Mc Farlane</td> <td> 25<u>00</u> 26<u>00</u></td> <td>.50 1.38</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 31<u>st</u> mild</td> <td>Father <s>went</s> to Mount Forest. Ticket. $1<u>65</u>. cash 3<u>00</u> Sent a check for $280<u>00</u> to Stanley R. Pearce. Creston Ill & $130 to <s>Mr</s> F. Baker. Greensburg Indiana, Also deposited $ 75<u>00</u> for Mother & pd her 40c Intrest I rec<u>d</u> $175<u>00</u> from. Jas Hazelwood St Marys. for E.P.. Mikado. also $120<u>00</u> from W. P. Stewart of Sarnia I pay bal on note <s>for</s> "Witch of Mote". bgt Flour. $2<u>70</u>. Shoes $2<u>50</u> Stamps. 10 c </td> <td> 175.<u>00</u> $120<u>00</u></td> <td>1.65 3.00 75.00 2.70 2.50 .10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Jan 1st / 05 fine</td> <td>Mary & I went to Church in morning. heard Rev Marshall preach. and I took Children to S.S. Col. 30, 5, 04</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .05 .04</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e48115fb213cfd7ab389cadff347f858.pdf 9f0370615e6618e290ebdea9654e0a76 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 371 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday. Jan 2 / 05, Snowy</td> <td>I went to vote in morning voted for, A McDonald for, Commissioner, Berber for Reeve, Henderson Dawson, Elliot, & Crane for Councellors And I voted to return to Slatute labor, to keep up roads I paid 1<u>00</u> for P. O. Box & <s>als</s> rec<u>d</u> $2<u>00</u> from G. B. Hood for Bull service</td> <td>2<u>00</u></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Tuesday Jan 3 / 04 fair & cold</td> <td>Charlie away since Yesterday noon Father came home this morning. I took nine bags oats to mill and got grist back that had been taken by mistake pd for Chopping 70 c G. B. Morris sent out 4 bgs cement</td> <td></td> <td>.70</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Wensday 4<u>th</u> fair </td> <td>We got chores done & then prepared things to plaster the cistren but there was too much Frost in it to work properly bred. Belle of Delaval 2<u>nd</u> to E. P. Kasier</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Thursday 5<u>th</u> E. W. Little snow </td> <td>We chored and cut wood Bred E.P. Belle 3<u>rd</u> to Lord val 2<u>nd</u>. We put new heifer along with the Yearlings under hen house, Charlie led her quite nicely. was surprised at her being so quiet.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 6<u>th</u> Snow from East</td> <td> We attended Chores and cut wood. I went to town, bgt gro. sold Eggs. 37c bgt Gro $1.<u>93</u> paid Baleys for Thrashing 30<u>00</u> got shoes mended. $1<u>05</u> undershirt for Father. 75c </td> <td>37c</td> <td>1.93 30.00 1.05 .75</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4c1863260479a14e0103d8b415061a6a.pdf 68272255d6ae2cbbbe0b4484be3c7192 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 372 <table> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Saturday 7<u>th</u> Jan 1905 Stormy</td> <td>We chored & cut wood in bush all day E. P. Belle 5th had bull calf today by prince of Benton I went to town in evening and got C. oil. 72c </td> <td></td> <td>.72</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Sunday 8<u>th</u> fair</td> <td> E.P. Belle 4th had bull calf by P.B. Father Jennie & I went to Church in morning & Jennie Marys & I to S.S. Col. 25. 30. 07. bred. E. P. Mayflower 4th to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .30 .07</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 9th Stormy</td> <td> I went to post in morning and C Chored & cut wood we both worked at wood in Afternoon </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Tuesday 10<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>Mr Sharp came last night and we looked around stock and he left this morning at 7 30 am for Drumbo.. Plasterer came & fixed <s>We</s> cistren & <s>then</s>. I took Fillies out to the Colliege ,to judging course. Got word from Mr Ritchie of Plainville Stating that he wants our 1st prize bull. calf. Bred E. P. Mayflower 3rd to Lord Val</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 11<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>We did Chores and C hauled up wood. Mr Sharp came today looked around the bulls but decided to buy a bull from the Colliege,</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19 Empty</td> <td>Thursday 12<u>th</u> Soft & Icy</td> <td>We worked at Chores & C hauled wood I took 21 bgs oats to Mill in the afternoon to chop. got the grist I had there 17 bgs pd for chopping 45<u>c</u> gro 18c</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/59780489e465e7670836788c1f0c44d7.pdf f3daca59245375bb452d0caf3f02ab52 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 373 Jan 1905 <table> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Friday 13th fine.</td> <td>we did chores & cut wood in morning & took away fence & hauled a load of Turnips in afternoon.bred E. P. Kyma 11<u>th</u> to Lord Val</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Saturday 14<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did chores and hauled 4 loads Turnips and I went to Insurance meeting rec<u>d</u> 5<u>00</u> and paid assessments $7<u>12</u> policy bred E. P. Belle 2nd to Lord Val</td> <td>5.00</td> <td> 7.12</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 15<u>th</u> Very cold </td> <td>I took Children to S.S. Col. 07. we doctored the sick bull. he has not improved much we have given him, on Thursday 12th evening 1 bottle Oil, on Friday 2 1/4 lbs Salts & Injection. On Sat 2 lbs Salts & 1/2 drachain Podolph yellium, bot x oil it might also 1 lb Salts with Gambage in. On Sunday 1 lb Salts x Nax & Injection vomica powder & oil at night On Monday 1 lb Salts & 1/2 3. Podolph. 1 bot oil at night & Injection he seems some better</td> <td></td> <td>.07</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday <s>Tuesday</s> 16<u>th</u> windy & cool </td> <td>We chored doctored bull & cleaned box stalls in morning and afternoon Mary & I went to town. I bgt hardware. 80 c, ordered 5 bqs Corn to be sent to mill. then a 56 c per bu pd for mercury 1<u>00</u>, for 1905, bgt saw dust 15<u>c</u> Dr Reed came out in morning </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 17<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did chores Treated the sick bull & hauled Turnips Sold two rams to Hales for $10<u>00</u>. A Mr Needham from England came today looking for work he is to start next Saturday at $10 per month.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 .15</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fed58580db658c605ceb3c5812391d26.pdf a0d53e6600c836940ff5c6b2356bb558 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 374 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 18<u>th</u> Jan 1905</td> <td>we hauled eight loads turnips and attended the stock, Dr Reed was out</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Thursday 19<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We worked at Turnips hauled 7 loads and did chores. had several visitors here looking at stock, Pride of Powrie 11th had bull calf today by prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We worked at chores and went to mill cutt a little wood Mary & I went to Consolidated School meeting in evening we had quite a pleasant time The men and women were all numbered and all had to hunt up their mates Mary had Mr Gaffield and I had M<u>rs</u> Lane, we all enjoyed the evening. bgt. Linseed oil 60 c </td> <td></td> <td> .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 21st snowy</td> <td>After Chores this morning Charlie & I went to Town I paid him his wages in Full. $141<u>00</u> and I then went for new mans goods bgt coal $ 3<u>50</u> to be delivered on Monday. pd Hewers $40<u>00</u> on ac</td> <td></td> <td> 141.00 40<u>00</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 22<u>nd</u> fair</td> <td> I worked at chores and rested the bal of time which was very little Tom & Eunice came down and Miss Carr came out in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 23<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>We did chores & I went to mill with 15 bgs Oats to Chop 15 Emptys, then I pd. for Coal 3<u>75</u> drugs. 15.c, 5. </td> <td></td> <td>3.75 .15 .05</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ec6fb30c03725fb442974059f0a52e23.pdf c12c390225e98e0e6515617326729cd8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 375 <table> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Tuesday. Jan 24<u>th</u> 05</td> <td>I<s>we</s> worked at Chores all day. Mr Wm Dillon of Manotick PO ont was here looking at our Cattle and horses He wants queen & is also thinking about a cow. Elm Park Mayflower had Cow Calf by Prince of Benton</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Wensday 25th fine & Cold</td> <td> I took Father to vote in Morning and went to see Mr Hotson about the the boundries of no 6, 4 & 7. School Sections Signed the policy for Insurance at Waterloo Mutual office went to mill with oats to Chop in Afternoon, 18 full & 18 empties bred E. P. Pride to Lord Val 2nd</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 26<u>th</u> fine & cold</td> <td>We Chored in morning & we went to mill in Afternoon 15 full of oats & 13 empty Went to Hendersons & got meat cut up. We had a talk on the School question</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 27<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td> We did Chores and cut a little wood. Dr Reed came out to see Bull and we decided that if he was not better tomorrow to kill him.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 28<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We did chores & Skinned & Examined bull we found that the impaction had been mostly removed but that there was a thickening of the tissues between liver & third Stomach. Shed a Small absess which Dr Reed thought caused the trouble I went to mill got corn & oat chop Pd for 28 bgs 1.40</td> </tr> <table> === === https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/189e248adcce268e3a9efb697e746dd1.pdf c81c35e428026c626a969b5c5b4dfa28 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 376 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Jan 29 / 05</td> <td>Father and Mary went to Church also M. E. and Children & I went to S.S. col. 10. 07,</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .07</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 30<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>we Chored in forenoon cleaned box stalls ect & I went to get signatures on petition to have our part of section removed to no 4 & Waterloo Ave part to no 7. </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Tuesday 31st fine</td> <td>We chored & cut wood all day. bred E.P. Belle to E.P. Master 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Wensday 1st Feb / 05</td> <td>We chored in morning I went to town in Afternoon Pd. Morris ac, $40.<u>48</u> bal of Hewer's ac, $9<u>70</u> <s>Toltons ac, $0<u>60</u></s> Toltons ac 3<u>60</u> Penfolds ac $43<u>25</u> Scroggie Bros. Ac $21<u>01</u> Pd J McDougall Quarantine ac $ 6.21 order 6 bred E. P. Mayflower 3rd to Lord Val 2nd bgt hardware. 12. 10. 05. Knife 40c </td> <td></td> <td>40.48 9.70 <s>3.60</s> 3.60 43.25 21.01 6.27 .27</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 2nd cold</td> <td>Father & Harold at Chores I went to Toronto after breakfast. Expenses $1<u>75</u> then went to Horse Show. Saw a good number of the Horses then went for dinner to the {Palmer?} House and attended the Dom Cattle Breeders Meeting</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Friday 3<u>rd</u> Feb / 05 - Cold </td> <td>We did Chores and cut wood in morning and Father & I went to town in Afternoon <s>bred E.P. Belle 2nd to lord</s> I bgt corn $2<u>80</u> Groceries 2.79 </td> <td></td> <td> 2.79 2.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. 4th fine & Cold</td> <td>We did chores & cut a little wood. Mary, M.E. & I went to Town. I pd Taxes.$45<u>53</u> & Whiffletree fixed 25, Dry goods 2.00 </td> <td></td> <td>45.53 2.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/73a2f1196a806da985400fda2cfc1868.pdf 093937f805b6eda37b0731986b880d45 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 377 <table> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Sunday Feb 5<u>th</u> 1905 Cold E.W.</td> <td>Father Ma & <s>MJ</s> Mary E went to Church in morning & Jennie & I in evening col. 10. $1<u>00</u> bred E.P. Pride 2nd to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td>1.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 6<u>th</u> Snowy & Cold</td> <td>We Chored & cleaned stalls in morning and hauled two logs to mill in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Tuesday 7<u>th</u> fair & cold</td> <td>I hauled two large pine logs to mill, and brought home the lumber of logs that I hauled yesterday, bred E. P. kyma 6th to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 8<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>We did chores and I took a baswood log to mill in morning & brought a load of Lumber home went to See Mr Eliott in Afternoon. About dividing the School Sections. </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 9<u>th</u> Soft</td> <td> I went to Town in morning Saw Toltons about gat bgt fire <s>I went</s> wood for stove 70c Gro Went to Saw Mill in afternoon got <s>bgt</s> a load of Lumber</td> <td></td> <td>.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 10<u>th</u> cold & stormy</td> <td>We worked at chores piled lumber & got grist of Chop ready. Mr Barber called about School business. I went to Mill in Afternoon took 16 bgs of oats to Chop 15 empties. pd. J. L. Simpson's ac $44<u>42</u> pd for chopping. 75c </td> <td></td> <td> 44.42 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Feb. 11<u>th</u> fine </td> <td>We chored in morning and went to Council meeting in Afternoon re. School Section division C. McIntosh came to see stock this morning</td> <td></td> <td>.</td> </tr> <table> . https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a33dbeb67ceb4d4c028a4a84f3c1e004.pdf c5652b3e019fd749249c1d7b85764cfe Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 378 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Feb 12<u>th</u> / 05</td> <td>Father Mary & I went to Church in the morning also M.E. , We heard Rev Yatman preach <s>on</s> . and I also went in afternoon to hear him preach to men Only on "Sowing wild oats" he is very ernest and <s>ml</s> impressive.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 13<u>th</u> <s>fair</s> cold & windy</td> <td>We stayed at home did chores & cleaned up Timothy seed. </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 14<u>th</u> cold</td> <td>We did chores and cleaned up some Timothy seed and some wheat</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 15<u>th</u> fine & Cold</td> <td>We chored & cleaned some wheat in morning and I went to town in afternoon bgt groceries. 43c Offered Timothy Seed to Hewer and bgt. goods 10. 20. 25. & oil cake $4.50</td> <td></td> <td>.43 .55 4.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Thursday 16<u>th</u> Still Stormy</td> <td>We did chores and cleaned up some grain. for seed also some Timothy. seed E. P. Kyma 4th had bull calf by E. P. Laird 10th</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 17<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>We did Chores and cut some wood. I went to Town shipped two cockerels to Mr Wallace . Keene P.O. Peterboro County Ont. bgt dry goods $1<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 18<u>th</u> cold & clear</td> <td>We did chores and broke road through lane . & Cleaned seed oats in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ec7df110e5b62683d6a007f36f5a5deb.pdf 65aded8b435a5d1c6b6101e658ff0641 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 379 Feb 1905 <table> <tr> <td>Sunday 19th fair </td> <td>Father Mary & I went to Church in morning. Mary Children & I in Afternoon & Mother & I in evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 20<u>th</u> fair </td> <td>We worked at Chores and opened up road near Flicks and went to mill in afternoon Mr Reeson & Mr Johnston Came in evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 21<u>st</u> Soft</td> <td>In Morning I went to town got. gates.$17<u>10</u>, Corn. 2<u>60</u> Oatmeal, $1<u>25</u>, in Afternoon we chored and Tom and Family came down to see us. Mary & I went to Church in evening</td> <td></td> <td>2.60 17.10 1.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 22 Soft</td> <td> I hauled 51 bu 40 lbs wheat to mill got 106 per bu, $54<u>77</u> paid account $10.84 </td> <td>54<u>77</u></td> <td>10.84</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 23<u>rd</u> fine soft </td> <td><s>We hauled two loads of wheat 51 bu. 40 lbs at $54.77 / 106</s> <s>and bgt bran 575 lbs bran.$4.10c</s> <s>190 bran 1.52. Flour. $5. 20</s></td> <td>54<u>77</u></td> <td>4.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 23<u>rd</u> fine & soft</td> <td>We did chores and I went to meet Mr Becker from Clifford to see Colt but did not buy. I let the Job of cutting and splitting our pile of wood for $10<u>00</u> men started yesterday afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 24<u>th</u> fine & soft</td> <td>We did chores and put some wood into wood shed. in morning and Cleaned oats in Afternoon </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday <s>Saturday 25</s> 26<u>th</u> Cold</td> <td>Father Mary & I went to Church in morning & Mary Children & I to S.S. & womens & men's meetings Col. 30. 10. 10. 5. 02.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> . https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/52bb2edef724de96887629b38e9121f5.pdf 0189556bb7db98ad7e0cdebd74ac24ff Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 380 <table> <tr> <td>Sat 25 Feb. 1905 fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning Pd. Dr Reeds ac. $11<u>00</u> pd Insurance. $13<u>00</u>, Waterloo $15<u>00</u> <s>Dr Bas</s> runs oat Dec 1907. settled Hales ac bal coming to me. $2<u>36</u> <s>31</s> pd. my ac. $7.64. & rec<u>d</u> pay for Rams. 10<u>00</u></td> <td>10<u>00</u></td> <td>7.64</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 27<u>th</u> fair & cold</td> <td>We worked at Chores in forenoon & I went to clean Timothy seed in afternoon at O.A.C.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 28<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>went to Toronto National Exhibition Annual meeting. Bessie took her first trip around <u>to kiss</u> every body good night Harold screened Timothy what spare time he had</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday M<u>ch</u> 1st 1905</td> <td>I trimmed sheep & did chores in morning. and showed J Henderson. around stock and gave him a rooster, then I got ready & went to Fall Fair meeting in Afternoon and got hair cut 20c, pd Mr Donald & Selbrook $10 for cutting wood</td> <td></td> <td>.20 10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 2nd fine & cold</td> <td>We did chores trimmed sheep and took sheep to station but had to bring them back as McCrae is not shipping till tomorow. Harold sifting timothy. Two two shear ewes have aborted their lambs - one yesterday and one today,</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 3<u>rd</u> fair</td> <td>We worked at chores finished sifting timothy and Mary Children and I went to School concert in Evening it was quite a success They made $63<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/81a7d63548a9276f95d5c21b64642ac6.pdf 95ec413ebb23212d4507cc357312f50d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 381 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday Mch 4 1905</td> <td>We worked at chores cleaned up root house and I went to town sold <s>grass</s> Timothy 90 lbs at $1<u>25</u> per bush. bgt 240 <u>lbs</u> corn at 1c per <u>lb</u> 2<u>34</u> bgt stationary. 17.<u>c</u> Tinware 10</td> <td></td> <td>2.40 .10 .17</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 5th fine</td> <td> Father<s>Jennie</s> ME & I went to Church heard Mr Marshall preach on Christs Suffering for us Children & I went to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td> We Chored & I went to School meeting in morning but there was very little done I went to town got tub fixed 20c we opened pit & hauled one load of turnips</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td> .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Tuesday 7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>H & I hauled 6 loads of Turnips E.P. Mayflower 4th seemed in heat</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 8<u>th</u> fair </td> <td>We cleaned up grist in morning and went to mill 14 bgs mixed wheat Oats & barley & brought back another grist bgt brl salt $1<u>20</u> got 590 corn from Jim. .bgt groceries Mr J. {Morris?} & Family spend the Evennng with us.. very pleasantly,</td> <td></td> <td><s>1.20</s></td> <td>6.18 1<u>20</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 9<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did chores and went for see peas to Station pd. Freight $1<u>38</u> Then hauled five loads of Turnips.</td> <td></td> <td>1.38</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 10<u>th</u> fine </td> <td>We hauled two loads of turnips in Morning & one in Afternoon I went Mother & I M.E. & Bessie went up to uncle Tom's</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bc4461bf4d52dd50848abe79f1c09ac1.pdf 7c9a0d8d15ae881f4fe7a348c4cfdc14 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 382 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. Mch 11th / 05</td> <td>I went to Town in morning bgt beef 6<u>00</u>. Sent $16<u>32</u> to Mr Hazleton SKirkton PO. exchange 10c went to Council meeting to see about the school Question it will not be settled at present</td> <td></td> <td>6.00 16.32 .10</td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 12<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father Mary & I went to Church heard sermon by Rev Marshall on an earnest worker and in evening Mother Jennie, M.E. & I went to Church heard Mr Marshall on an Earnest Seeker & rejoicing believer on Philip & the Eunich {eunuch}</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 13<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We cleaned box stalls and made road to haul manure I went to see a cow in the afternoon, but did not buy one</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Tuesday 14<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did chores and hauled 9 loads of manure to mangel field no 1 got bes shod this evening 50c paper 1c Mr A.P. Ballantine Came this evening to hire for the summer. am to let him know shortly. Century Place Matilda seemed to be in heat.</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Wensday 15th fine</td> <td>We did chores and hauled 8 lbs manure to mangel field. Mr Johnston had cow here this evening. bred to E. P. Master 2nd sent G. Whiteside a bull for $5<u>74</u>. of Wilson n. p.</td> <td></td> <td></td><td>5.74</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday, 16<u>th</u> Soft & fine</td> <td>Father & Harold Chored & cleaned oats. I went to buy rooster and look after. cow. bgt 90 <u>lbs</u> corn. 100 <u>lbs</u> oil cake. $1 50 at Hewers</td> <td></td> <td></td><td>.97 1.50</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d1c0f0e7a22d275f3e3bfc4b6a033b4a.pdf 88fc49fe3cafb1bf65e604714a6a34e8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 383 <table> <tr> <td>Friday 17<u>th</u> Mch 1905</td> <td>Harold hauled manure 5 lbs, and I did chores and wrote some letters and spent afternoon with Mr Gordon and Mr Lane also sold five roosters three to Mr Bruder at 150/75 and two to Mr Knight. at $1<u>00</u> each & 2<u>00</u> Mr Gordon's & Mr Lanes families came to see us this afternoon</td> <td>1<u>50</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 18<u>th</u> Soft & Showry</td> <td>We worked around barn Cleaned some grain <s>we</s> I went to town in afternoon recd Checks for $29.00 & P.O. order for $12<u>00</u> bgt rubber for Jennie 50c, gro 22 sold Eggs 77c had a letter from Mr Clement Stephenson</td> <td> .77</td> <td> .50 .22</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 19<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father, Mary and I went to Church heard Rev Jno Potts on add to Your Faith Knowledge a very good sermon. Took Children to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 20th fine</td> <td>We did chores and hauled two loads manure. I went to town in afternoon. Sent $100<u>00</u> From Mother's will & sent 73 <u>lbs</u> of hens at 8<u>c</u> $5.84. pd for draft for will 15 c </td> <td></td> <td> .15</td> <td> 5.84</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 21st Dull</td> <td>We did chores and hauled 5 lbs manure went to Jas Laidlow's Funeral in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 22<u>nd</u> Dull</td> <td>I went in to Sale and Two Gentleman Mr John Lowe From Elora & Mr Beattie from Blair Came to see bulls sold E.P. Ringleader to Mr Lowe Mr Cressman was also here to see Filly</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> , https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f4fc48397acd211bbe410c0c50dfe08e.pdf 1387640cf43cdb3c71f631ea9acc1da0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 384 Mch <table> <tr> <td>Wensday 22 Cold. 1905</td> <td>Mary & I went to C McIntosh's Farewell party <s>last</s> tonight. There was quite a crowd and most all seemed to enjoy <s>the</s> it very much</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thusday 23<u>rd</u> soft</td> <td>we did chores and shipped E.P. Ringleader to Mr. J. Lowe Elora he weighed 1380 lbs & is 16 months and 10 dys old. pd D McCrae for car fare for sheep to Ottawa $5<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td> 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 24 Soft</td> <td>We did chores and Harold piled a little wood I went to Toronto to meet Mr Hodson re. the record business we met at Rossin House we talked the matter over but did not do any business Expenses. 250 05. 05 05. 30. <u>dinner</u> $2<u>95</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 25<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father and Harold Choring I went to town and bgt corn 90<u>c</u>, P, Pd Penfolds bill $2<u>46</u>. bgt hardware 05 ordered 1 bush. of Clover. Rennies best. from Hewers got Marys Shoes 25c Candies 10<u>c</u>. Stationary 50<u>c</u> Envelopes $1<u>00</u> Dates .05, {100 and 05 on right margin}</td> <td></td> <td> .90 2.46 .05 .25 .10 .50 1.00 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 26<u>th</u> Showery <s>very fine</s></td> <td>Aunt Jane and I went to Church in morning Mary & Children to S.S. col 30c and S.S. Col. 07 There were about 50 taken into. Fall membership in Church</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .07</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 27<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We Cleaned out stalls and went to Mr John McCorkindale's funeral in afternoon Township Clerk he died very Suddenly. Got. 500 oil Cake. 500 Corn at Hewers We got pr lambs today </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/05f90766a9e52e717eb3c27e1465c789.pdf c514cc1944ecffaf1fc0df56aac5ccb2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 385 <table> <tr> <td>7 x</td> <td>Tuesday Mch 28 / 05 very fine</td> <td>We did chores and hauled Seven loads of Turnips from pit J Skelton had cow to E.P. Rosador. </td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 29<u>th</u> very fine</td> <td>We hauled a load of carrots & a load of turnips in the Morning and and took 15 bgs oats to Mill in Afternoon and got 385 lbs of Bran and 300 of corn chop</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td> bran 2.85 cow 3.00 </td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td><s>Thursday</s> 30<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Harold piled wood. and I clipped some sheep and did Chores..</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 31<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>We did chores & I finished clipping show sheep and also dipped all that were clipped Mr Bruder came to. buy colt & Take away cow. he is to pay $50 for cow as soon as he can June at latest And has promised to take colt Victoria of Elm Park next week probably Thursday. And will pay $100 when he gets money from Railway for track, through his farm and <s>tho</s> $50 in a year and $50 more when she has her first foal <s>fall</s> If he loses both mare & Foal on Foaling he has not to pay the $50 but if one of them lives he still has to pay the fifty dollars</td> <td>May. 27 / 05 Mr Bruder pd $100<u>00</u> today on account</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. Apr 1 st / 05 fair </td> <td>We did chores and I went to town. Also went to O.A.C. looked over Stock and saw about some pedigrees for Mr McIntosh, Then came home and went to Alderson's for cow in afternoon I have to pay $38<u>00</u> for her in June</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/41d2dfb66817f82772823e2135a089d5.pdf 47c40539c810a6e79b8dd17374dd9362 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 386 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. Apr 2 / 05</td> <td>Father. Ma & I went to Church in morning Heard Rev Mr Rose of Centinary Church Hamilton preach on. He Taketh away the first that He may Establish a better way And in Evening. he Gave us a Sermon on Going on to perfection and gave Great Encouragement to both Old & Young.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Monday 3<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>We got plow started Father finished the little Corner field. I helped H with Chores and <s>start</s> went to town in Afternoon, bgt harness $4<u>30</u> np hardware. 70<u>c</u>, bred E.P. Belle 5th Lord Val <td></td> <td>.70</td> <td>4.30</td> </tr> <tr> <tr> <td> x x</td> <td>Tuesday 4<u>th</u> fair </td> <td>we had both plows going part of today. Father at root ground with perrin plow & I at sod in no 3, for peas bred E.P. Belle 4<u>th</u> to Lord Val bred E.P. Belle to E.P. King rec<u>d</u> $3<u>00</u> from Fords for <s>cows</s> Bull service</td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 5<u>th</u> fair & cool</td> <td>Father plowing root grd and I plowed sod in No. 2.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 6<u>th</u> fair & Cool</td> <td>Father & I went to School meeting in morning vote stood 13 Against & 16 in Favor of Joining Consolidated school. Went to see J Hendersons Stock it looks well. bull E.P. King 2<u>nd</u> has done very well. Father finished plowing. root ground & started at sod. I plowed for a while in the Afternoon,</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/33897198bb5b35648f9658f4362e4887.pdf fe920d1e50c58fd269ee585b1b955df3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 387 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday. Apr. 7 th/05 fair & cool</td> <td>Father plowed sod all day Harold Chored in morning & I went to town bgt clover 1 bu best red $9<u>50</u>. Oat mal. 1/2 sack. N.P. at Hewers. bgt C oil 70<u>c</u> Flour $2<u>85</u> sold s. Skin $1<u>25</u> bgt 1 bg potatoes at Hewers. not del $1<u>25</u></td> <td>1<u>25</u></td> <td>2.85 .70</td> <td>9.50 1.<s>30</s>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3 lds</td> <td>Saturday 8<u>th</u> fine & cold</td> <td>Too frosty to plow in morning Father & Harold Chored & hauled turnips I went to town bgt Clover $2<u>25</u>. Salts & Sulphur 50c, pump fixed. 20c blankets & handkerchief. 4.00 30 paper 01. brushes & plow lines 70 shoes for Jennie. $1.30<u>c</u> rec<u>d</u> from Louis Bruder $57<u>00</u> for cow</td> <td>$57<u>00</u></td> <td>2.25 .20 .50 4.30 .70 .01 1.30</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Sunday 9<u>th</u> fine</td> <td> I stayed at home all day having a rather bad cold Father. Mary & Aunt Jane. went to Church. bred E.P. Mayflower to Lord Val</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Monday 10<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>We Chored most of the day took a grist to mill 14 bgs. 16 emptys. Harry Macey came this morning to try the Job for a month and if we are both suited he will probably hire for a Year bred E.P. Kyma 14th to Lord Val.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 11<u>th</u> fair</td> <td> Father and Harry plowed sod all day. finished All but head lands. Harold & I put up two gates, and did the chores</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Started to sow</td> <td>Wensday 12<u>th</u> fine</td> <td> I went to town in morning got cultivator fixed. 05. & got 13 points. @ 18c 13 bolts @ 15<u>c</u> Harry hauled manure. 5 lbs & Cultivated in Afternoon I sowed little corner field with Siberian oats</td> <td></td> <td>2.49</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/717c62671a09d28311c694a2bfd0d373.pdf 5b3c1e220001485652408f7b939b2877 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 388 <table> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>T<s>hur</s>sday Apr. 13 / 05 fine</td> <td>We cultivated and sowed oats all day. Siberian Tom had roan cow to E.P. King</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 14th Dull snowing a little</td> <td>We finished sowing 12 acres of Siberian oats and started to cultivate root & rape ground. got Corn at Hewers 10 bu at 60c</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Saturday. 15th Dull. frosty</td> <td>We hauled in 8 lds turnips in morning & sowed some oats & cultivated in afternoon bred. Pride of Powrie 11th to E.P. Raider</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 16<u>th</u> Cold</td> <td>Father Mary & I went to Church , in morning Children & I to S.S. Col. 30c . 10. 07.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .10 .07</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14 lbs <s>x</s> <s>x</s></td> <td>Monday 17<u>th</u> snowy & Cold</td> <td>We hauled. manure. with one team all day & two teams 1/2 day,. I went to town bgt a ticket for Ottawa.$15<u>60</u> and Candies. 25<u>c</u>. groceries 32c shipped eggs to Govenlock Mr Laird Ordered 6 settings Mr Dixon had cow to E.P. Master <s>23d</s> and Mr Johnston had cow to E.P. Rosador</td> <td></td> <td> 15.60 .25 .32</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17 lds x</td> <td>Tuesdya 18<u>th</u> blustry</td> <td>Men hauled manure with both teams. 9 lds in morning Flick had large Roan cow to E.P. King I went to Ottawa. Two Ticket 25c berth, $2<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>.25 2<u>00</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9 4</td> <td>Wensday 19<u>th</u> windy</td> <td>Harry hauled manure 9 lds I attended meetings and in Evening was taken sick at Stomach & fainted in dining room. but soon recovered called doctor. and he gave me some medicine. 1<u>60</u> and Hotel gave me refreshment 10c</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1.60 .10</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5f87364975698fe7fc3948fecf249c9d.pdf a3e6cfaff62c633e039d4e33f7353960 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 389 April <table> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Thursday 20<u>th</u> fine 1905</td> <td>I went to meeting in morning and Executive Committe was Elected and some amendments made in rules governing National records. We all drove out in Cabs to the Experimental Farm in Afternoon. Harry hauled 4 lds manure in morning and cultivated in afternoon Old Ewe had two lambs Expenses Coming back 2.00 berth 10c lunch 25c I Ticket</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td> .10 2.00 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Friday 21<u>st</u> <s>fine</s> dull & wet</td> <td>Men doing chores and sorting potatoes. I got home at about 11 a. m. Tom had spotted cow here bred to E.P. Master, 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> 4 3</td> <td>Saturday 22<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td> I went to town. Ordered 200 flour & 500 bran at Goldies left 2 settings of Eggs at Hewers for Geo {Auros?} Moffat bgt meat $2<u>50</u> Lard 60<u>c</u> Harry hauled manure in morning & Harold in afternoon. 3 lds & I pd Harold his wages to date $25<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>.60 2.50 25.00</td> <td>5.50 4.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 23rd fine</td> <td> Father and Mother went to Church in morning and Jennie & Mary E to S.S. and Mary. Mother Bessie & Marguerite went up to Uncle Tom's in afternoon I stayed at home sick all day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Harry levelled pit bottom and harrowed root ground I sowed oats after I got Chores done. Ect. got Skinner point 12<u>c</u> stamps 25<u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td> .12 .25</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/422a00e65ad398fb8cd89fc3f7097b1e.pdf c4fab0076d85959ddff6d20724e2559c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 390 Apr 1905 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 25<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Harry finished plowing sod. Harold chored I took drill to town to get mended. $2<u>90</u>. Ordered a 12 disc 18 inch dup. for $22<u>00</u> to be paid by June Mr Crosby came in evening for missionary money bgt seeds at Hewers. & corn 3<u>00</u> seeds. $3. some cts. Mangel & Carrot<s>s</s> seeds $1.90</td> <td></td> <td> 2.90 10.00 1.90</td> <td> 6.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 26<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We finished sowing barley and <s>wheat</s> oats in morning and sowed. some peas and oats near barn for green feed in afternoon also went for <s>drill</s> disc Harrow if it suits I am to pay for it before June Harry cultivated green feed patch and hauled three loads of manure. we started disc Harrow. Sowed Lucerne with green feed.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Thursday 27<u>th</u> fine</td> <td> Father disced pea ground Harry hauled manure lds Harold & I chored & helped Harry.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15 lds</td> <td>Friday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Harry. hauled manure Father Disced pea ground. I went to Station to meet Mr Heath, I took him up to Mr Atkinsons for a time until our men leave</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Saturday 29<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We hauled manure all day. I think 17 loads Harold left to night I paid him $2<u>50</u> for this week / Father harrowing. J. Henderson pd me for bull. $150<u>00</u></td> <td> 150<u>00</u></td> <td>2.50</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5ceb3cdf7bdd0f6cfbd7461f7da14fc6.pdf e841194c2f8d9f29b7127901be32b0d2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 391 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 30<u>th</u> Apr 1905</td> <td>Father & Mary went to Church in morning Mother & I in evening and Children to S. S. Col. 30, 10, 02 5<u>00</u> for roofing fund </td> <td></td> <td>.02 .30 .10 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 1st May 1905</td> <td> I sowed peas and helped with chores Father rolled oats. Aunt Jane came back today to stay at our place. Mr House came today to see cattle</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 2nd Dull</td> <td> I finished sowing peas in morning and went to mill in afternoon pd for chopping 75c Father & Harry chored and Harry harrowed & struck out some lands in afternoon, </td> <td></td> <td>.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Wensday 3<u>rd</u> fair </td> <td>Showery morning. Harry hauled manure most of the day Father Rolled meadow & Finished 1st field I spread manure on meadows. Mr Johnston pd me for bull service for four cows</td> <td></td> <td>4.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7 6</td> <td>Thursday 4<u>th</u> fair E.W. </td> <td> Harry hauled manure 7 loads today and 6 lds yesterday Father rolled peas and finished new meadows and lucerne</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Friday 5<u>th</u> fine Shower last night</td> <td>Harry <s>We</s> hauled manure all day finished large field. Father plowed with Sulky plow for mangels, I went to Town bgt corn & oil cake $5<u>60</u> seeds. 15<u>c</u> Sugar. 10<u>c</u> we fixed hen house for to prevent mites.</td> <td></td> <td>5<u>60</u> .15 .10</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dad5e96f08eb55fb45006080765abe9b.pdf df2ac23e4c0a6a58b503e95cbdc93e3c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 392 Wet <table> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Saturday May. 6 / 05 Dull </td> <td>Father plowed in morning Harry hauled manure I chored. Mary & I went up to Atkinsons in the afternoon to See about Mr Heath's Affair and I find it has been a little Education that I hope I will not soon forget. bgt groceries $2.15<u>c</u>.</td> <td></td> <td>2.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 7th fine & cool</td> <td> Father Mother & I wnet to Church in morning and. col. 10 . 30 the Two girls to S.S. and Mary & I went to Friendships and Darby's with membership cards in evening </td> <td></td> <td>.10 .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 8<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>Harry & I put ashes on mangel ground and chored rest of the day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Tuesday 9<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Harry hauled manure in morning and we Shipped A Young bull E.P. King in afternoon to F.J. Collyer Welwin Asso. {Welwyn Association} he is to pay me what part of it he gets for his bull at Winnipeg Sale and and the bal as soon as convenient price is $175<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Wensday 10<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>we worked up mangel ground & sowed a few mangels Father plowed in forenoon and disced in afternoon bgt meat, $2<u>60</u> bred E.P. Beauty. to. E.P. Raider</td> <td></td> <td> 2.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 11<u>th</u> fine</td> <td> We finished Sowing mangels a Mr Stewart from Scotland came with his nephew to get a job with us. I hired him for a short time. Telegrams</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/15b81b77a0f4b14ef9836546488c85b9.pdf 07d6281718d7cf373c556a681e074b5e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 393 May 1905 <table> <tr> <td>Thursday 11<u>th</u> Contd.</td> <td>I got a Telegram from London about Aberdeen Angus Specials and one from Toronto to meet men. Pd for delivery 50<u>c</u> Telegram ans 25</td> <td></td> <td>.75</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 12<u>th</u> fine</td> <td> Mr Stewart left this morning does not like farming & his nephew is staying for a Short time. Harry Macey left this morning. pd him $20<u>75</u> I brought home some lumber 380 feet of 2 & 3 in maple flooring to floor the kitchen price to be $50 per Thousand N.P. Father Plowing all day J. S. Churning. I sowed carrots & chored in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td> 20.75</td> <td> 4</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 13<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father finished plowing in manure. in No 1. I Sowed some mangels & rape & planted Early potatoes, And we fixed fences in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 14<u>th</u> fine & Showery</td> <td>Father & Mary went to Church in morning and Mother Jimmie & I in Evening. heard Rev Marshall on the trials of life it was very good showing that the only way to real greatness & happiness came through bravely meeting all difficulties and overcoming them Col. 30. 10. 02.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .10 .02</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 15<u>th</u> Dull </td> <td><s>We did</s> Father harrowed root ground and, Jimmie & I chored & laid some floor in the kitchen. Mr William Elliot & his son came to see our stock in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0b7c106cf0eed6535588106066ede062.pdf 1ab350926eec6feea4d4e3d04c29eb5d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 394 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 16<u>th</u> May 1905</td> <td> Father plowed in manure and Jimmie & I worked at Chores and Kitchen floor. Mary & I went to see Mr Telfer's in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 17<u>th</u> wet</td> <td> We laid floor and did chores I went to town in afternoon bgt corn 1 bu 85. 1 bu 60. pine apple. 25. Tomato plants. 20c got moulding. 25<u>c</u> went to meeting <s>Thurs</s> at Church in evening</td> <td></td> <td>.60 .85 .20 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Thursday 18<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>We chored & I went for meat in morning and then went up to Tom's and Castrated three rams and cut all lambs tails. he offers to take cows and raise calves at 51/2c per lb. if under 900 lbs at 1 yr old & 6<u>c</u> if over that. bred Quince to Baron McEachem Sorbys imp 4 year old</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Friday 19<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>we did Chores Father disced & Jimmie finished laying Kitchen floor I went te town got Quince shod. 25 c <s>got</s> Took back 25 pd lumber and got some other pieces. 15 c hair cut 20 c bred E.P. Mayflower 4 th to Lord val. </td> <td></td> <td> .20 .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We finished floor in morning and fixed fence in Afternoon. And Father disced Turnip ground</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 21<u>st</u> fine</td> <td> Father & Mary went to Church in morning and Jennie & M.E. to S.S. And Mother & I to Church at night. Col. 30. 10. 02</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .10 .02</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e6ba46b3cd09f72e1c6507251c23e68c.pdf 736d373c5965f4c36695a1714386ecfb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 395 <table> <tr> <td>Monday 22<u>nd</u> May 1905</td> <td>Jimmie Chored and I took E.P. Belle to Market she weighed 1350, at 4 1/2. $60.<u>75</u> hardware. 15c 05. 35. gro 12 geting Angus Constution Copied 25<u>c</u> sold. wool. 94 1/2 <u>lbs</u> @ 14c 13.23 got Skin tanned. 6<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>.12 .15 .05 .35 .25 6.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 23<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td> Father Cultivated root ground and Jimmie chored I <s>went</s> Chored and went to G. Hendersons with Eleven Cattle to pasture. 3 Cows 3 Calves = 3 to pay for at $1<u>00</u> per month and two two Year olds and 3 Yearlings at $1 per month each Mr John Lowe came this Afternoon to see the Cattle and went also to Hendersons. then he looked over the stock at home has a notion for two of them but is not fully decided</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Victoria day Wensday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td> Father Cultivated root grd Jimmie Chored & helped me hang two wire gates. on <s>west end</s> east end of farm I took E.P. Queen down to Sorby's and tried her but she did not take. We also cleaned up rubbish around barn</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 25<u>th</u> fine Showery evening</td> <td>I took Queen and Princess to Crosshill. to be bred to "Lord Charming". Expenses 50<u>c</u>. I had a long dreary drive in the dark and got home about 11 P.M. Father and Jimmie Chored and sorted potatoes. </td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 26<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did Chores and worked at fence. had J w McLean helping at 25<u>c</u> per hr. & Mr Richards</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/66d65821d6ff44be9dafa25a51e9190a.pdf bfabd3de6420f60c679dd3f12b75e600 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 396 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. May. 27<u>th</u> 1905</td> <td>We did Chores and worked at fence. got all the posts in for about 100 <s>h</s>rods of fence got a notice from Mr Collyer to attend meeting. pd Mr Richards $1<u>75</u> & McLean $5<u>00</u> rec<u>d</u> $100<u>00</u> on Colt Account from Mr Bruder.</td> <td> $100<u>00</u></td> <td> 1.75 5.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father & Mother went to Church. in morning Tom and all the family came to dinnner. and stayed a few hrs. then Mary & I went to Church in evening <s>it was big</s>. Rev. Marshall on "Silent Forces" </td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 29th wet</td> <td>Father and Jimmie sorted potatoes I went to town in morning bgt 100 flour $2<u>85</u> P. Sugar $6<u>00</u> hardware Exchanged. a store got 38<u>c</u> back got</td> <td>.38</td> <td>2.85 6.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 30<u>th</u> fine</td> <td> Father & Jimmie cut potatoes. I went to Town pd Hewers ac. $28<u>09</u> pd for fixing harrow double tree 75 c lime 50<u>c</u> N.P. pump fixed 28</td> <td>75c</td> <td>28.09 .75</td> <td>0.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 31<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>We planted potatoes and did chores</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Thursday 1<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>Went for meat in the morning and took a look at catttle they are doing very well then are finished planting potatoes and fixed gates. till evening. Mr Maddock had cow here to E.P. Master 2<u>nd</u>.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Friday 2<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>We fixed gates & fence in morning & I went to town after dinner {We?} shipped Eggs. 9 settings to Govenlock Forst and bgt hardware of Renfolds 58<u>c</u> Paint ect 85c</td> <td></td> <td>.85 .58</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a1a143a0e149a57d871fb319f2325a33.pdf 2332ec484a34d645161da215ad32433d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 397 Friday cont. <table> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>June. 2. 1905 fine</td> <td>Jimmie Cleaned ram pen in afternoon. I painted two gates. pd for fixing post hole spoon 30 & plow Coulters. 30 bred E. P. beauty to E.P. Raider</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .30</td> <td>his about rope</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 3<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td> Sat. pd Intrest 20000 Clemens ac $73<u>75</u> pd Farmers advocate $10<u>06</u> <u>00</u> pd. horse shod 25c</td> <td></td> <td>13.75 10.00 .25 </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 4 th fwet</td> <td>Children & I went for walk in woods Father & Mother went to Church I took Children to S. S. & Mary Bissie & I went to Church in Evening. oatmeal. 15 lb N.P. at Hewers</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 5th Shower x eve</td> <td> I went to town in morning bgt 900 wire at 2.90 per 100 lb & and stretcher at G.B. Morri{s} N.P. pd. J. W. Alderson for cow 38<u>00</u> went to School meeting in evening we worked at Fence & Father plowed in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td>38<u>00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Tuesday 6<u>th</u> wet</td> <td> I went to town. bgt. <s>wire</s> pump fixture and 25<u>c</u> dust pan 35c Father built a brick box for ashes in corner of wood shed Jimmie helped. E.P. Kyma 4<u>th</u> was in heat <s>tod</s> yesterday.</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .35</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 7 th wet</td> <td>We finished ash box and did some mason work in feed room then fixed gate post and culvert.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 8<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We worked at wire fence all day. line between McCannels and our place got seven strands run</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f0aead6804295f2c8957f7c323c508cf.pdf 737c29d85eb76414d8b4476d4fa37681 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 398 <table> <tr> <td>Friday <s>Guelph</s> June. 9<u>th</u> 1905</td> <td>We finished stretching wire on line fence between McCannels and our place. and started to put on stays, Father started to plow in afternoon I went to town bgt <s>gun</s> ammunition. ect. 4.9c wire at peufolds. 80 <u>lbs</u> at 280 per 100 <u>lbs</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 10<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td> Father plowed Turnips ground Jimmie chored. & Cleaned out box stalls & sheep pen I went to town bgt. gro. 20c got things fixed at Tolton's Mr Norris Tom & Family Came to our place for dinner</td> <td></td> <td>.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 11<u>th</u> fine</td> <td> Father and Mother went to Church in morning and Mary & I in evening heard Rev Marshall preach on a Direct Question I took Children to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 12<u>th</u> fair</td> <td> J. S. harrowed. root & corn ground. I went to Sorby's with <s>{Qure?}</s> E.P. Queen she <s>did</s> was not in heat. went to town got disc harrow & Scuffler fixed groceries at Scroggies, 35c. <s>then</s> I raised some drills and Jimmie sowed Turnips & Scuffled. </td> <td></td> <td>.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 13<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father painted gates. J. scuffled &. sowed turnips & moved cut straw off hay in Afternoon I finished sowing turnips and Father & Mother went to town I pd Mother $5<u>00</u> Mr J.J. Bell & Sons of Waverly came to see the Stock I sold him a hen & Rooster</td> <td></td> <td>5.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/15ff77172155f81bcfb0f0aab702a020.pdf 36bb766e65af83ce0a274539f080380e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 399 <table> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Wensday June 24 / 05 very warm</td> <td>Father plowed turnip ground and Jimmie & I hoed mangels 27 drills. Flick had cow here yesterday</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Thursday 15<u>th</u> fine & warm</td> <td> I went for beef and saw cattle all o.k. then took rooster & hen to station to ship to Mr Bell Wyevalle. got 140 lbs no 10 wire for stays. we hoed <s>turnips</s> mangels & Father plowed in afternoon E.P. Rosebud in heat</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 16<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>we hoed some <s>turnips</s> mangels in morning and worked around barn rest of the day. moving straw and trimming feet of cattle and colts. went up to Toms in evening and we have partly arranged to give him five or six cows to raise calves from at 6 c 5 1/2 and 4c per lbs. if over 900 lbs at 1 yr old they are 6<u>c</u> if over 700 they are 5 1/2 if under 700 they are to be 4c and cows when returned to be in as good Condition as he got them. </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. 17<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father plowed Turnip ground Jimmie finished hoeing field Mangels. and harrowed turniip and potato grd. Jennie, Mary & I pulled all our mustard on about 35 acres in three hrs we went to town in evening bgt groceries. 1.28 c. dry goods</td> <td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father Jennie & Aunt Jane went to Church in morning Children & I to S.S. Mary Bessie & I in Evening heard Rev Stevenson B.A. on beliveng God's Promises. Col. 10. 07. 30</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .07 .30</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e8c4672e3058393819b442fb9ed8d18f.pdf 142e753f1d040329ecec2a4cfa7704ae Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 400 <table> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>very Warm Monday June 19. / 05 fine</td> <td>I raised drills for Turnips Jimmie sowed. Father burned brush at, McCannels Fence. Friendships had two Cows here Short hom to Rainger. Jersey to E.P. Master Mr Friendship pd me 1<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday . 20 th fair</td> <td> I finished sowing Turnips and Father plowed orchard and Jimmie chored and helped me to. fix fence we thinned Carrots in afternoon. Mr Wm Crozier at Dungannon was here looking at Colts. & Cattle wanted to buy Quality .</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 21<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>Jimmie thinned carrots Father disced and. hoed garden. I went to Station to meet John & Jennie And in afternoon I took them out to farm. We saw the Children get loaded into the vans. John pd me for hide and tanning also for ram. $23.20</td> <td>$23<u>20</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 22nd fine</td> <td>I went to mill in the morning. Took. 19 bgs oats to Chop & brought back a grist. pd for chopping. 75c pd on account of corn 15<u>00</u> bgt. Salt. Oil cake. & wheat at Hewers $3<u>90</u> got two gates at Toltons and a scuffler fixed. 9.20.</td> <td></td> <td>.75 15.00 3.90 9.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 23<u>rd</u> fine & cool E.W.</td> <td>Father finished plowing rape ground. Jimmie Harrowed Orchard and then we hoed Mangels. Tom had Jersey cow to E.P. Ranger</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> . https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b157052277e27abdb0eea3f9954a10f1.pdf a4d8bc8fcb0ee8aa826442695c763a43 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 401 June <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat 24<u>th</u> 1905</td> <td>Jimmie & I hoed mangels in morning and I went to Insurance meeting in afternoon and also went to hendersons for Kyma 4th & calf bgt gro 48<u>c</u> hardware 1.30 & 40</td> <td></td> <td> 1.30 1.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Sunday 25<u>th</u> fine 1 Storm Shower in Eve</td> <td>Father, Aunt Jane & Mary E. went to Church in morning Jimmie & Mary to S.S. and Mary, Bessie & I to Church in evening. Col. 10. 10. 30 bred E.P. Kyma 4th to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .10 .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 26<u>th</u> Cool & fine</td> <td>I raised drills in Orchard and sowed rape in it A.P. Ballantine came this Evening and will start tomorrow to work until October. Marguerite Started to walk today.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> F</td> <td>Tuesday 27<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We mowed grass around house finished hoeing mangels & carrots, and scuffled potatoes & hauled in grass A.P. Ballantine started this morning</td> <td></td> <td>\</td> </tr> <tr> <td>F</td> <td>Wensday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Wm Beattie came this morning from Scotland and has hired for six months with us at rate of 200 per year he started to work at noon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 30<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Jimmie & Peter worked at fence. Will scuffled corn and I went to Town bgt paint glass ect $14.00 at Morris. hardware at Penfolds 35<u>c</u> retd 125 lb wire to Morris & 65 to Penfolds</td> <td></td> <td>.35</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/580d625ae43bf110faef0ec1e5555dfa.pdf 1c3f743b119d78c2b9639daaf83902cb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 402 <table> <tr> <td>Friday 31<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>Willie Beattie raised drills for Rape & helped finish our line fence near Hastings Peter Ballantine worked at fence all day. Jimmie Stewart painted part of the house. ridgeboards to window frames Ect.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 1<u>st</u> July 1905 Dull & wet</td> <td>Peter & I worked at fence till about 3 P.M. and then we ground mower knives and Peter cleaned ram pen and scaffold. Jimmie painting all day Tom came today and has hired Jimmie for two months for $45<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 2<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>Father Aunt Jane and I went to Church in morning. Children to S.S. And Mary & Bessie Marguerite & I went to Tom's for a drive</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 3<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>I scuffled 3 acres Turnips & Cut about 2 1/2 acres Clover in morning went to F.W. Broadfoot's funeral in Afternoon. bgt handles at Penfolds 40<u>c</u> gro .05</td> <td></td> <td>.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 4<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father, Peter & Willie Hoed turnips all day. Jimmie S. painted at house and I went to mill in morning pd for Chopping 95<u>c</u> bgt 610 lbs barley Chop at 120 = $7.32 N.P. got hardware at Penfolds 4.30 arranged for horse at Cartege Co I bgt 3 gal Treacle at Jacksons and arranged for barrell at 30<u>c</u> per gal.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/483d35a738cf1d26f6f277aeeb87b9e9.pdf b90b314277445fea5184ca5713b7844f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 403 <table> <tr> <td> 1</td> <td>Wensday. July 5 / 05 fine</td> <td>Jimmie painted house <s>at</s> Willie Peter & I worked at hay and Turnips Father also hauled load.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> 3</td> <td>Thursday 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father helping with hay Jimmie painting Willie Peter & I at hay and roots. hauled 3 lds</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6 #</td> <td>Friday 7<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We finished cutting clover and hauled six loads. Peter cut burdocks Willie Scuffled Corn last time & started at mangels.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday <s>WE</s> 8th Showery</td> <td>We put off 2 lds & got one 1/3 in. When we caught in a Thunder Storm I went to town in Afternoon and bgt horse fork. 4<u>00</u> N.P. at Toltons. hook for horse fork at London Co. .50 Mary's Teeth pulled 50c groceries .30 <s>got $10 from Mr Scroggie</s> and gave him Check bgt Oatmeal Oil cake. & $1.60. 1.60 3<u>20</u> to flower pot. .09</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .50 .30 3.20 .09</td> <td>4<u>00</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 9<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Father, Aunt Jane & I went to Church in morning. Children to S.S. <s>and</s> col. 02</td> <td></td> <td>.02</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 10th</td> <td>We went & hoed mangels and put P. Green on potatoes</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Tuesday 11<u>th</u></td> <td>W Scuffled and P hoed Father hoed also & we raked & hauled hay in afternoon Smiths & Halls had cow here {Halls?} NP</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b0a8d43e1936e0079261ee2f4705cae8.pdf 70d0f4f990446f0b623d4f28497d06f0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 404 wet <table> <tr> <td>$100</td> <td>Wensday. July 12 / 05</td> <td>We Chored in morning & hoed turnips in afternoon I went to town dep $25<u>10</u> for J Stewart, and dep $123.95 in bank that I rec<u>d</u> from F.J. Collyer & 23<u>95</u> from Govt for Expenses to Ottawa in April</td> <td>100 23.95</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Thursday 13<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>Father Peter & Willie hoed turnips all day. I scuffled Turnips with weeder & also rape in orchard. And raked up a little hay & brought one load in.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Friday 14<u>th</u> <s>fine</s> Dull</td> <td>We hoed turnips in morning and hauled four loads of hay in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Saturday 15th fine</td> <td>We hauled 7 loads hay and opened out kiles L. Flick & T. Hastings each had a cow to E.P. Ranger Yesterday</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 16th fine</td> <td>Father Aunt Jane & I went to Church in morning and I took Mary to Tom's in Evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Monday 17<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We Cut hay & hauled in all that was ready <s>four</s> loads and kiled up the hay we cut bgt oil cake 15c & dip 65c L. Flick had a cow here sent a telegram for Mares <s>got</s> 25c got word they were at St Jacobs. Peter went for them tonight on Train.</td> <td></td> <td>.15 .65 .25</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8c495cec2f3bbb527399f9c4a9d96c61.pdf 012f5408cf61f1a9657ed4d84594c028 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 405 <table> <tr> <td> 3</td> <td>Tuesday July. 18 / 05 fine</td> <td>I cut hay in morning and Willie scuffled Turnips. Peter got home from St. Jacobs with Princess and queen about noon. Harold Morris & Hastings boy came & finished hoeing Turnips. Six drills pd them 30<u>c</u> and harold helped us in afternoon pd him 35<u>c</u> hauled 5 lots</td> <td></td> <td>.35 .30</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Wensday 19<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We hauled 3 loads hay and cut & kiled the bal of large field near McDougalls</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Thursday 20th fine</td> <td>We Cut half of last field and hauled 7 lds and kiled the balance. Worked Cartage horse 1/2 day I went to Tom's with Queen and bgt his roan cow for $40<u>00</u> he paid for Queen now and he is responsible for her in Every way Except that She is guaranteed in foal</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td> x</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Friday 21st fine/td> <td>WE hauled 17 lds hay and finished cutting had J. Dickson from the College Yesterday and today helping with the hay, and Fred Hastings this Afternoon at 1<u>00</u> per day</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> Morris horse 1</td> <td>Saturday 22<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>We hauled 12 loads hay & raked most of the stubble rec<u>d</u> 2.00 from Hastings for cows to bull. and pd Fred Black $1<u>00</u> for Yesterday afternoon worked Morris horse all day</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1f6d2252e7631a9a77f18138589c2c00.pdf 5d1e62558c8e9cea96c6f7e09e852b2b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 406 1905 <table> <tr> <td>Sunday. Jy 23<u>rd</u> Shower</td> <td>Mother, Aunt J & I went to Church in morning and Children to S.S. Col 30. 30. 02.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .30 .02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 24th Dull</td> <td>We finished hay today <s>&</s> 3 lds and I took 14 bgs Oats to Mill in Afternoon and got 810 <u>lbs</u> of Chopped barley. pd for Chopping 70c pd Jackson & Son for Molasses. $13.65c bgt groc. 70c</td> <td></td> <td> .70 13.65 .70</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday. 25<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We cut fall wheat today. Willie scuffled Turnips and rape</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 26th fine</td> <td>We finished cutting fall wheat & started at Barley W finished scuffling and Jim hoed in Afternoon & cut road for binder in Barley Hoods had Hereford Cow to E.P. Rangar</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 27<u>th</u> <u>th</u></td> <td>We finished cutting barley & then hoed Turnips.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 28th fine</td> <td>We hauled wheat all day hauled about half of the field</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 29<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We hoed Turnips in morning and hauled wheat in afternoon I got kicked <s>with</s> by Bess in the Abdomen & my bowels were perforated. We poultaced the Part all day & I was taken to Hospital at night and an Operation was performed and was successful</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/81ab920d9ce4606899c42de3616e0fec.pdf 520b56a6c36d26c0f23ec75bd917d303 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 407 <table> <tr> <td>Sat 29th. Contd. July 1905</td> <td>Dr Savage Dr Lindsay & Dr Robinson performed the operation. And now I start on a Months sojurn in the General Hospital, and now on sept 4th I start to write again.. I have paid since I came out <s>an</s> hospital bill $47<u>60</u> Ambulance $2<u>50</u> groceries <s>38c</s> 2<u>00</u> Willie Beattie $30<u>57</u>, Car to Toronto $16<u>00</u> Mr Henderson $30<u>00</u>, Herbert $5<u>00</u> Peter $5<u>00</u> recording calves $19<u>50</u> Today I traded Bess to F Coghlin for his horse John and I gave him $25<u>00</u> difference</td> <td>47.60 2.50 2.00 30.57 30.00 5.00 19.50 25.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><s>Sunday 30<u>th</u></s></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 5<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to Toronto early in morning and found all well and getting along fairly well. We showed bulls and got 1st for 2 yr old 1st & 2nd for Yearling 3rd for bull calf. I went to Mr<u>s</u> Snells for tea and stayed all night near there pd for lodging. 50c</td> <td></td> <td>.1 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We showed bal {bulls?} today we got 1st & 3<u>rd</u> for cow 2nd for 2 yr heifer. 1st & 3 for Yearling & 1st for heifer calf. 2nd for calf herd & 2nd for aged herd I sold a ram to Mr Thompson of B.C. & got home about Six 30 p.m. Meal tickets $1<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I trimmed & shopped ram for Mr Mercer to take to B.C. and bgt hardware $2<u>10</u> & Hardware at Penfolds $1<u>20</u> np</td> <td></td> <td>2.10 1.20</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6276c3bfbdb18ce0667374e0a99cb313.pdf 4957051e6fd00b3a068367a6b2a3945e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 408 <table> <tr> <td>Friday 8<u>th</u> Sept 1905</td> <td>Father went to Mill with 13 bgs Oats & Barley to Chop. Mary & I went to town retd harness to the Cartage Co. and bgt plow fixture at Penfolds 30c Ticket from G.T.R. to London $2<u>15</u> Made halters put rams <s>C</s> into new pastures & put ewe lambs with old ewes. got horse shod. 25c</td> <td></td> <td>.30 2.15 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 9<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>I went to London found the boys & Cattle all right I got boarding place at $1 per day. gave Herbert 5<u>00</u> gave Peter $5<u>00</u> and pd Entry Fees $5<u>50</u></td> <td></td> <td>5.00 5.00 5.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 10<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to Church in morning and stayed around the grounds the rest of the day. Andrew Came along in Afternoon we had quite a chat</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 11<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We looked after cattle and prepared for <s>Judging</s> showing</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 12</td> <td>We Showed cattle and won every prize we showed for. total. $195<u>00</u> 9 1<u>sts</u> 2 sweep states. 4, 2<u>nds</u> 2 3<u>rds</u></td> <td>195<u>00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 13<u>th</u></td> <td>We looked after stock and tried to make sales but did not do any business. there was a great crowd.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3482e8d40c11ce7423ce585484e17e45.pdf 3319d78dcd12a426c9c6c3f5499ac658 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 409 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday sep 11</td> <td><s>Friday</s> We passed the day much the same as Yesterday Went to Fergussons in Evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sep Friday 15th</td> <td><s>We</s> went to see Andrew in morning and <s>arranged</s> got things ready for loading We loaded about dark.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat 16th Dull</td> <td>Came Home. pd Herbert $20<u>00</u> then Pd Jim Dickson $55<u>00</u> pd my board $6<u>50</u></td> <td></td> <td>20.00 55.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 17<u>th</u> Wet</td> <td>I stayed at home all day and Father Mother & Children went to Church in morning It was Flower Sunday </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I set out lambs in big field and started Father to plow Peter cut corn</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 19<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father plowed Peter cut corn I chored and went to town in afternoon with Geo Allewet Who has come to work with us for a year, at $200<u>00</u> per year I settled with Peter Ballantine, his wages come to $50 and the grain fed to sheep & expenses at Show come to $30. which when deducted comes to $20 in his favor.</td> <td></td> <td>20<u>00</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Wensday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father plowed. Geo bound corn. I chored and looked after things. Bowmans no 1 had Bull calf by E.P. Ringleader</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a57e6fe2b6c3abad163246fcd9104d29.pdf c783aaf731f59ab0daf0cc7e01b199f9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 410 <table> <tr> <td></td><td>Thu -Sep 21.st 1905 fine</td> <td>Father plowed. Geo finished binding & Shocking corn I chored & went for meat I am to pay Geo Henderson the Guelph prize money & $3.20 of a bal coming to me from the money I paid him when he went to Toronto show</td> <td>.</td> <td>3.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td><td>Fri 22<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>Geo went to Barber's Silo filling in morning and we worked at fence around Orchard in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td><td>sat 23<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>I hitched up Quince & Quality and went to mill with 11 bgs grain to Chop and went to Ex. Office & got prize money $19<u>00</u> pd for Gro. $2.75 Father plowing till 4 P.M. </td> <td>19<u>00</u></td> <td>1 2.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td><td>Sun. 24th fine</td> <td>Father Mother & I went to Church in morning and Children & I to S.S. this Bible Class & the Superintendent were very kind in their remarks</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td><td>Mon. Sep 25<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We finished fencing orchard turned rams in and Geo worked at wood in afternoon Father plowed all day. Miss Workman & Miss Doke came home with the Children in evening and spent a pleasant Evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Tue. 26<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father plowing and hauling mangels 3 lds. Geo pulling mangels after ten a.m. I went shooting.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a62b8ac6fc44a14686a33a508886feb2.pdf d2c76375ddcf968752c6d3bacd5c6149 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 411 <table> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Wensday Sep 27 / 05 fine</td> <td>Father plowed in morning & He & I hauled 6 lds mangels in afternoon Geo pulled mangels all day I went to town bgt dry goods. 29c. recd $186<u>50</u> for prize money from Toronto.</td> <td>186<u>50</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><s>4</s></td> <td>Thursday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Geo Pulling mangels. Father choring & helping load mangels. I went for beef our beast was in this time. I am to pay $38<u>40</u> for it I pd Mr Geo Henderson $20<u>00</u> prize money the amt was $19<u>00</u> went to town sent $6<u>65</u> to A.R. Simpson to pay for bed, then I bgt hardware 40c, got horse shod. 75c</td> <td></td> <td> .75 .40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Friday 29<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Geo pulling Mangels. Father & I pulled for a while in morning & hauled in afternoon 4 lds </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9 x</td> <td>Saturday 30<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We hauled in last of the mangels today 9 lds Geo at McDougalls Threshing had Joe Fisher helping us, 50c per day Mr & Mr<u>s</u> Bruder came to see the stock today Bred E.P. Mayflower 4th to Lord Val</td> <td></td> <td> .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 1st Oct / 05</td> <td>Father Mother & I went to Church in morning and Children & I to S.S. Bessie for first time she was three Yrs old Yesterday Col. 30. 10. 11.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .10 .11</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 2<u>nd</u> wet</td> <td>Geo at Mitchells Threashing I went to mill got 185 lbs barley Chop. 714 Oat Chop</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9918032cf1babf59811baacc300a1aed.pdf 6b369984312e323d371a3a7c257660c0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 412 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Oct. 3<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>Geo at Friendships thrashing I fixed around preparing for our thrashing and asking hands.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 4th fine</td> <td>We thrashed our grain all except peas had McDougalls 1. Barber 1. Friendship 1. Mitchell 1. Telfer 2. McCrae 1. Flick 3/4 We have about the same amount of grain as last year and peas extra. Pd J Busby. $1<u>25</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 5<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We cleaned up around barn in morning, and Geo put some wood into shed in afternoon & Father & I went to Jacksons thrashing and then went up to Tom's and got the numbers of lambs. Father & I went to Fords <s>Thrashing</s> Prayer Meeting in evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>G.A. #</td> <td>Friday 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Geo took holiday today I am afraid he is taking too much Beer. I went to town got. Plow & Gate. repairs were 45<u>c</u> and I also paid for horse fork. $4<u>50</u> I rec<u>d</u> Check for $25<u>00</u> from J.F. Ager, for a ram Lamb</td> <td></td> <td>.45 4.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. Oct. 7 / 05</td> <td>We took up potatoes all day. had two boys hred. @ 200 / 50 pd J. Cole .50. to T OBrien .25 I owe him 25c</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 8<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father Mother & I went to Church in morning Children & I to S.S. col. 5. 3.</td> <td></td> <td>.5 .3</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cbe66ab709fc9f4fa7c3a1fa2ac0f280.pdf 2728dea940df85083769de7c9e6e472a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 413 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monfay Oct 9 / 05 fine quite warm</td> <td>Father & Geo worked at potatoes I went to mill with 21 bags to chop $1<u>05</u> and bgt hardware. 14c fruit. 25</td> <td></td> <td>1.05 .25 .14</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 10<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>I made 2 crates and trimmed sheep ready to ship to Missouri went up to Tom's for a ram lamb for Ager</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 11<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>I shipped three sheep Two to Alvin L. Coffman Wyeth. Missouri. And 1 lamb to J.F. Ager. Rea Mo. Geo cleaned box stalls in morning and picked potatoes in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday. 12<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>I finished plowing No 4 & Started 6. Father plowing 6. We also took up some potatoes one load. We lost a shearling ram fighting. Mr Lowe was here today and made me an offer on two heifers but we have not closed the bargain yet.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 13<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father plowing. Geo & I working at potatoes</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td># x</td> <td>Saturday 14th fine</td> <td>We had two boys in morning & one in afternoon helping with potatoes. Father & boy went up to Tom's & helped him in with his mangels pd boys 75c. Went to town got medicine, bgt shoes $2<u>03</u> grapes 30c, pd Geo 5.00 E.P. Bell 3<u>rd</u> had a c calf today by Lord Val. 2nd</td> <td></td> <td>.75 2.03 5.00 .30</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/975657ec8b889792e89464b6e131b6fc.pdf 6eb7cc2bc8f9805a7be01a72fc98ed01 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 414 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. 15<u>th</u> / 05</td> <td>Father, Jennie & I went to Church in morning and Jennie, Mary, Bessie & I to S.S. col. 10. 25. 10. 03.</td> <td></td> <td>.48</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 16<u>th</u> fair & Cool</td> <td>Father plowed I went up to Mr Lowe's Elora to see his Stock And try to finish up our deal. he speaks of coming down this week Geo cutting wood and choring.Ticket. 70c dinner .25</td> <td></td> <td>.95</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Tuesday 17<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father plowed. I butched Ewe lamb No 71 and chored in morning. Geo cut wood I trimmed sheep in Afternoon The Belle of Delaval 2nd had cow calf today by E.P. Kaiser</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 18th Wet very</td> <td>Geo off drunk. Father & I Chored cleaned up barn floor. And I went to town sold sheep skins $2.25 pd Young for wheat $12<u>60</u> bgt dry goods $1<u>04</u> gro. 40<u>c</u> drugs. 15c</td> <td>2<u>25</u></td> <td>1.04 .15 .40</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 19<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Father plowed all day Geo came and got his clothes & I pd him the bal of his wages. $5<u>00</u>. I chored around barn all day.</td> <td></td> <td>5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 20<u>th</u> blustry</td> <td>Father plowed & I chored went to town, bgt dry goods $4<u>29</u> gro. 20c street car tickets .25</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .20 4.29</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 21<u>st</u> Dull & cool</td> <td>Father finished the field Except cleaning up furrows I did chores. Mr Lowe came along & bgt three females E.P. Pride 2<u>nd</u> E.P. Beauty & E.P. Beauty 2nd for $400<u>00</u>.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ee9fab6288fd521ee77c1fcb02721cbd.pdf aaf3b80ac20bc619163a75f1b4382c5f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 415 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. Oct. 22 / 05 fine</td> <td>Father Mother & Aunt Jane went to Church in morning Children & I to S.S. Aunt Jane & I in Evening heard Toronto metrapolatin preacher & was very good. Col for missionary Father & Mother 5<u>00</u> Mary & I 5<u>00</u> Env. Father .20 I .50 S.S. 10. 2</td> <td></td> <td> .50 .20 .10 .02</td> <td>5<u>00</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Monday 23. fair</td> <td>Geo Started again at noon today. we went for his things in morning bgt. stove damper 15c Father and Geo topped 27 rows Turnips in afternoon I plowed</td> <td></td> <td>.15</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 24<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>I finished plowing stubble in morning and Father & Geo. Topped turnips & filled up grist. I went to mill in Afternoon. got 19 bgs chopped got 100 Snowdrift flour $2<u>50</u></td> <td></td> <td>95c</td> <td>2<u>50</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 25<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We took up bal of potatoes in morning & fixed pit bottom for turnips and topped turnips in Afternoon. I went to the O.A.C. Sale. did not do any buying. Will came today</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 26<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We chored in morning and Geo went to town and I went around the Stock With Will then went to the Station. We had quite a chat he looks real well.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/36fefaa38a76b857de4a8a679dddce74.pdf fab28751b2e1f72ec7bf5719a2d8dd36 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 416 <table> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Friday. Oct. 27<u>th</u> 1905 Dull</td> <td>We worked at Turnips all day. fixing up root house in morning & hauling in afternoon we hauled 15 loads today. had H. Morris & Mr Cromar & T.OBrien in the Afternoon. boys at .25 & Man .75.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 28 Dull</td> <td>We worked at Turnips all day got in 21 loads had Mr Cromar & H. Morris E.P. Kyma 11th 14th had Bull. C. by Lord Val 2<u>nd</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 29<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father Aunt Jane & I went to Church in morning and Children & I to S.S. Col. 30. 10: 03.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .10 .03</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 30<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We worked at Turnips had no outside help have them all topped and harrowed out now.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>record 283</td> <td>Tuesday 31<u>st</u> snowy.</td> <td>We chored around barn cleaned pit bottom and butched sheep 283 Ewe I went to town got C. oil .72 root fork. $1<u>35</u>. Sold Skin $1<u>25</u> bgt 1 brl salt. .125 to be delivered. Mr Lowe came along in Afternoon to look at Cattle.</td> <td></td> <td>1.35 1.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 1st Nov snowy</td> <td>We Chored in morning Mr Lowe Came for Cattle And paid me. $450<u>00</u> I pd Dr. Savage $110<u>00</u> and Dr. Robinson $5<u>00</u> hardware .12 Spray Pump 30c</td> <td>450<u>00</u></td> <td>110<u>00</u> 5.00 .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Thursday Dull & damp</td> <td>We Chored in morning & hauled 7 lds turnips in Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5782317e55880e6bc6d9ac5cfb526212.pdf 77b634d54a016de3a92acdfbd0701fe8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 417 <table> <tr> <td>J 11</td> <td>Friday Nov 3 / 05 Dull & damp</td> <td>We Chored & worked a little at turnips in morning & hauled 11 lds to pit in Afternoon Tom brought his ewe lambs in Afternoon 11 lambs weighed 1260 @ 4 1/2 = $56.70</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>56.70</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21 P.G.</td> <td>Saturday 4th fine</td> <td>We finished hauling in turnips today. 21 loads. had H. Morris J. Fisher, & O. Lemans pd them 50c each per day pd H. Morris 1<u>00</u> as he worked a day last week paid George 2<u>00</u> pd Mary $1<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>2.00 2.00 1.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 5<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Father Mother Aunt Jane & I went to Church. Children & I to S.S. Col. 30. 10. 08.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .10 .08</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Monfay 6<u>th</u> dull & wet</td> <td>in the morning men chored and I went to town got lime 25<u>c</u> hardware, 20<u>c</u> Groceries $1.60 c. Lard 70<u>c</u> E.P. Pride had C Calf by Lord Val 2nd.</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .20 .70 1.60</td> <td></td>th </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 7<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Geo Went to Fords thrashing in morning, And we thrashed Peas in Afternoon. had Barbers 1 Friendships 1 Mitchells 1 Telfer 2. Harvey 1. Fords 1 We got along nicely were Just thrashing 1 hr & 20 Min.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Wensday. 8<u>th</u> Dull & Chilly</td> <td>We took up carrots five loads and Father & I went to Old Mr<u>s</u> Mitchells funeral. A. Whitelaw 45c my Share of Oyster supper for Beef ring Pd Mr Cromar $3<u>25</u> and Harold Morris 30c</td> <td></td> <td>3.25 .30</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fa5b66a7395107d04dce5f5b861c0f4c.pdf 6928c4d9919593045f86eda46d3a14e8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 418 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Snow Dull & Chilly Thursday Nov. 9th / 05</td> <td>We finished carrots & got grist ready for mill 25 bgs. I pd nack the 778 lbs oat Chop I got from Jim & Also paid 2.95 for Chopping that was done while I was in Hospital and for 810 <u>lbs</u> barley chop I got about July Total $14.55</td> <td></td> <td>14.55</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 10<u>th</u> chilly</td> <td>{?} covering pits. I went to see about nurse. bgt hardware. 75<u>c</u> <s>then</s> 14 Stationary 10<u>c</u> ordered 500 Envelops $1<u>50</u></td> <td></td> <td>.75 .14</td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Saturday 11<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Geo finished pits. Harry picked Apples. I went to town. sent $10.67 to Homestead Iowa. <s>then</s> and $7<u>70</u> to Advocate bgt 500 envelopes. at Kelso's hired T. Aitken for one month for $15<u>00</u>. paid Geo 3.00</td> <td></td> <td>10.67 7.70 1.50 3.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 12<u>th</u> fair</td> <td><s>Father</s> Mother Aunt Jane & I went to Church in the morning. Children & I to S.S. Col. 50.07</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .07</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monfay 13<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We worked around barn most of the day. Geo left this morning and went to Mr. Derby's. I paid him $7.88 being wages due him. Harry & I took three cows up to Tom's. E.P. Kyma 4<u>th</u> <s>and</s> Pride of Powrie 11<u>th</u> & E.P. Pride. & her calf.</td> <td></td> <td>7.90</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 14<u>th</u> Cold</td> <td>We Chored & I went to town for Nurse. bgt molasses. 64<u>c</u> Stamps 30<u>c</u> O.A.C. Students were here in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>.64 .30</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1ab1a980567a6432d666df6335756ff6.pdf 88262b0a539407ec414c73513de8620d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 419 Nov / 05 <table> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Wensday 15. Stormy</td> <td>We chored around barn and I went to town in Afternoon. sent 8<u>50</u> to record lambs of 1905 & $3<u>00</u> to enter Bull for the International. bgt pr Halters. 2<u>75</u> Oat meal 2.65 hardware 95. Exchange order E.M. 09 E.P. Kyma 11th had B.C. by Lord Val 2nd.</td> <td></td> <td>8.50 3.00 .65 2.75 .09 .95</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Thursday 16<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>I took 16 bgs of oats and barley to mill and Took Father to Doctor. Mr Lowe Came this Afternoon and Tom came down in evening E.P. Mayflower 3rd had B.C. by Lord Val</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 17<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>I took Father to Dr. morning & Evening and took Mason up to Tom's in afternoon and piled fence lumber. bgt 1/2 brl molasses @ 32c</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father drove himself in to Dr. he is some better. I went to mill .10 bgs oats 3 peas and brought home grist I took on Thursday. meat $2.40c <s>saw</s> I struck out lands ready for plowing & Harry started to weave fence</td> <td></td> <td>2.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 19<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mother, Mary E. & I went to Church in morning. Children & I to S.S. Col. 08c Tom & Family came and went with us to S.S. Father went to the Doctor before Church time</td> <td></td> <td>.08</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Harry worked at fence I chored & Took Father to the Doctor. he seems rather worse today. I got hair cut 20<u>c</u> </td> <td></td> <td>.20</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/afabc7cb82ba74457e82a49d4c38a760.pdf 978f88b0b3bfd438e9c66b26a8d89c28 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 420 <table> <tr> <td>Tom. Aitken Started</td> <td>Tuesday. Nov 21st / 05 fine</td> <td>very cold last night. <s>to</s> Harry worked at Fence Tom hauled up waste lumber I helped. Mr. West pd me 1<u>00</u> for bull service</td> <td>1<u>00</u></td> <td><s>1.00</s></td> </tr> <tr> <td> mits for Harry 40c</td> <td>Wensday 22<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>Father spent a rather Sick Night had to send for the Dr about 2 A.M. I passed the Cathater twice for him We worked at fence. Tom hauled up old lumber. I went to town to get wire at Morris 135lb other hardware mits for Harry .40 Sugar $1<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 23<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>Harry finished putting stays on live fence. Tom & I finished piling lumber. took 18 bgs of grain to mill and broke up boards Father seems about same is still quite unwell pd for chopping $1<u>45</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday. 24th wet.</td> <td>Men cleaned out box stalls in morning & Harry worked at fence in Afternoon. I got Spray Pump and went to town bgt fish .60<u>c</u> wire 40 <u>lbs</u> at Morris. N.P. Went to the Dr's for medicine for Father, he seems brighter today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. 25<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Harry worked at fence in morning and Plowed in Afternoon. Tom Chored & cut wood. I went to town sent Entries to Toronto for the Winter fair 16<u>50</u> exchange 10<u>c</u> bgt beef. 172 lbs. @ 5 1/2 9<u>50</u> got lock fixed 25c Jennies S. bag rep. 10c Put Ad in Mercury for Stray horse</td> <td></td> <td>16.60 9.50 .10 .25</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/831e26af911a51d02705ff4451e9f7b4.pdf cbe9964992a8374a982bbe013924eb71 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 421 <table> <tr> <td>Sunday Nov. 26<u>th</u> 1905 fair</td> <td>Aunt Jane Jennie & I went to Church in morning Children & I to S.S. Col. .12 <s>12.</s> Father is improving a little</td> <td></td> <td>.12</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 27<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Harry plowed. Tom Chored & broke up old lumber for wood. I chored & went to post office. recd an order from Henry C. Jewett for a ram Lamb no 73. Father is still improving a little.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 28<u>th</u> Dull & Wet some snow</td> <td>We clipped cattle's heads in morning and white washed stables in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 29th very warm morning & cold night.</td> <td>Harry & Tom were at Telfer's thrashing and I did Chores - went to town rec<u>d</u> $30 from H.C. Jewett. East Aurora New York for a Ram Lamb.</td> <td>30<u>00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 30<u>th</u> Clear & Cold</td> <td>Men both went to Telfer's thrashing in morning till 10 A.M. & then we fixed wire fence John Mountain Came today and has bgt a bull. E.P. Prince 2<u>nd</u> 83333 got harness mended 25<u>c</u> bgt molasses. 60<u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td>.25 .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday Dec. 1 / 05 fine</td> <td>Harry & I chored in morning Tom and Family came <s>and</s> and He and I went to Cook's Sale I bgt. a set of Harrows and Scuffles for $5<u>25</u> pd. I gave Tom a Check. for $66<u>45</u> for lambs</td> <td></td> <td>5.25 66.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 2<u>nd</u> Sloppy</td> <td>Men Chored all day. I went for <s>tools</s> implements to Cooks took them to Toltons to be repaired. Pd for disc Harrows $22<u>00</u> bgt groceries .67: Drugs.20 Aleake 1<u>60</u> tinware 25c ordered shoes $3.75</td> <td></td> <td>1.60 .25 3.75 22.00 .20 .67</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/35d952000ccf137b1aa6b6183ecaa422.pdf a755a972542b12ac364748cfe4f09fa8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 422 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. Dec. 3 / 05 fair & Cold</td> <td>Aunt Jane, Jennie Tom & I went to Church in morning heard Rev. Marshall preach on "Understandest thou what thou readest." He gave his views on how we should read the "Word of God" Took Children to S.S. Col. $1<u>00</u>. 10. 05.</td> <td></td> <td>1.16</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Monday 4<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>I went to Mill with grist in morning 11 bgs. np & got it back also last grist of 19 bgs. In Afternoon I shipped Young bull to John Mountain I prepay freight 90<u>c</u> Bred Bowmans No 1 to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Tuesday 5th fair</td> <td>got team shod 50c np at Mr C. K's Harry & I Ear tagged lambs Tom Came for Ram Bowmans 22. Rec 721. I sent Ear Tag & Certificate to J. F. Agee. Rea Missouri for Bowmans 63. Rec 947</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 6<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Tom & Harry put barbed wire on top of line fence Father & I chored and made Crate Father is improving today. I took Jack in to Dr. Reeds to have his leg attended to and Shipped lamb to Henry C. Jewett, Via Canadian Ex Co. bgt a new pulper $11 and old one I pd $9<u>00</u> returned brl of molasses to Jacksons</td> <td></td> <td>9.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 7<u>th</u></td> <td>We prepared for the Fat Stock show and Chored generally</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/924afbbe38d3812183e55837e8c8cd82.pdf 37dfaf8e897c50ba6f3e49b6be455270 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 423 Dec 1905 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 8<u>th</u> misty</td> <td>Men Chored and I took Aunt Jane to Hospital I pd for the Ambulance 2<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 9<u>th</u> <s>{?}</s></td> <td>Men Chored and I went to see <s>F</s>about Show.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 10<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Children & I went to Church in morning and also to S.S. Services to-day were very nice.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 11<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>We took Stock in to the Show and started to prepare for Showing.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 12<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>We showed cattle today & got 1st for two year old 2nd for Yearling.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 13th Clear</td> <td>We showed sheep today got 1st & 2nd for Shearlings 2<u>nd</u> & 3<u>rd</u> for lambs</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 14th fair</td> <td>We showed carcase today and got 1st for it</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 15<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Show is over Sold Carcase at 10<u>c</u> per lb. 886 lbs sold hide 81 <u>lbs</u> at 10 = $8<u>10</u> rec<u>d</u> prize money 115</td> <td>115<u>00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pd Harry $3<u>00</u></td> <td>Saturday 16<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I took grist to Mill in Morning. Twenty bgs pd $1<u>00</u> got robe at Tovell's pd for lining $2<u>25</u> pd Harry 3<u>00</u> <s>sold</s> Rec<u>d</u> $88<u>60</u> for Carcase of heifer.</td> <td>$88<u>60</u></td> <td>3<u>00</u> 2.25</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c0540d7606c42b111e4c8d5d7fd13664.pdf 54eea7bb3fd5b9773a0c54e3181ca231 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 424 Dec / 05 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 17<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mother went to see Aunt Jane and I went to Church Children & I went to S.S. in Afternoon. col 07</td> <td></td> <td>.07</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monfay 18<u>th</u> Dull & mild</td> <td>Men Cleaned box stalls and I went to town in morning and <s>went to the</s> Pd Hewers Ac. $22<u>70</u> pd Penfolds Ac $27.35</td> <td></td> <td>22.70</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3 X</td> <td>Tuesday 19<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>We cleaned muck out of part of the Yard and hauled gravel into it. I went to town bgt hardware 34<u>c</u> paid for ad & renewed newspaper for 1907 at Mercury Office. $1<u>93</u> bgt beans at Hewers 30<u>c</u> We got a <u>Son</u> Early this Morning And Both Mother & Baby are doing well. Matilda was in Heat today.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X X</td> <td>Wensday 20<u>th</u> Dull & mild</td> <td>Bred Matilda to E.P. Ranger Bred E.P. Pride 3<u>rd</u> to E.P. Raider we hauled gravel all day After Chores were done, repairing roads around barn ect.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 21st Dull</td> <td>We hauled gravel till noon and then I went to Town pd Harry Howie and he left today at noon $11<u>60</u> is the bal that was coming to him p<u>d</u> Rudd for Stove. 5<u>00</u> C. Oil 72<u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td>11.60 5.00 .72</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 22<u>nd</u> Damp & Windy</td> <td>Tom did Chores I went to the Nomination. Expenses .10 .25 I seconded Mr Elliot's nomination When I got home in Evening Baby was Sick we telephoned for D<u>r</u> but he could not save him he died about 8.20 P.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9533997ed211deaf831c0eba0564fae0.pdf f27d7579b5297056055f1d206fd9235c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 425 1905 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Dec 22<u>nd</u> Contd</td> <td>these three days has been three of the most Encouraging of my life. And now what a waist we seem to feel for Chap that Cheered us so much. Mary keeps up wonderful</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>pd John $6<u>00</u></td> <td>Dec. 23rd Windy & Colder</td> <td>I made arrangements and we had Baby buried this Afternoon at 2.30 P.M. in Union Cemetery. His name is <u>William. Simpson. Bowman</u> Coffin & Funeral Expenses 8<u>00</u> Lots & grave digging $54<u>00</u> I bgt things tonight Gro $2<u>05</u> books Ec. 35. dolls. 50. slippers $2<u>90</u>. knife 35<u>c</u> cap 25. goose $1<u>30</u> Candies 15c</td> <td></td> <td>8.00 54.00 2.05 .35 .50 2.90 .35 .25 1.30 6.00 .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary E. <s>Mother</s> & I went to Church. Mother to Hospital Jennie & M.E. went to S.S. col. 30. 02.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .02</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Monday 25<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did chores and spent the rest of the day in the house. Tom & Family Came for a while in Afternoon Father does not improve much. Bred E.P. Pride to E.P. Raider</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 26<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did chores cleaned the box stalls in morning & I went to town after dinner. sent $4.50 to the Youth's Companion being subscription for 1 year to T & R - Rhind England & W.B. Mountain Boston Mills Ont. got harness mended. 20<u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td>4.50 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 27<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Went to School meeting in morning & also went to town in Afternoon bgt hardware. 35.10. Saw dust .15 went to Hospital.</td> <td></td> <td>.45 .15</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d73452c7bb25bc12e25c1cc44ff0c482.pdf 6cc376b4cb53091049d9d7bf292f1d9b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 426 1905 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday. Dec 28<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We chored and fixed things up around barn generally Forest Bros came for calf. paid me. $32</td> <td>32<u>00</u></td> <td><s>32</s></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 29<u>th</u> rainy & Cold in Afternoon</td> <td>Tom & I got a grist of Chop ready 14 bgs oats. 3 Peas 3 Barley took it to mill in Afternoon Pd for Chopping $1<u>00</u> got my hair Cut 20c</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 30<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did chores and I went to Toronto to Aberdeen Angus meeting with Mr. Hodson at Rossin House. Mr H. has offered on part of Govt. to Take all our Cattle into the New Book. free of Charge to Continue to do this until there arrangements made for Interchange of business. With American Book Mr Sharp Mr Burt & I were at meeting.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>150 75 / 5</td> <td>Sunday. 31<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>Mary & Jessie & I went to Church heard Rev Smith of Dublin St preach on Being Not Conformed to this World but be Transformed, by the renewing of Your Mind</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 1st Jan 1906</td> <td>I went to vote After Chores were done and. voted for Wright, Henderson, Dawson Elliot and Crane. Jennie & I went up to Tom's in Afternoon. Saw the Stock cows look fairly well.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 2<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>We cleaned stables in morning & I showed a Mr Bradley around stock & Took Jennie to Station paid Blacksmith ac. 3.00 recd. 50<u>c</u> from Jennie. Mail 35<u>c</u> salts.25 </td> <td></td> <td>3.00 .25 .35</td> </tr> <table> 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 James Bowman Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Bowman Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1886-1944 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th & 20th Century, Wellington County, Guelph, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource James Bowman Diary, 1905 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Bowman Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1898-1907 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 & 20th Century, Wellington County, Guelph, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1905 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>370</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thursday 29th Dec.1904 fair</td> <td>Cattle passed the test all right. And we put them on car this morning they were very wild. I had breakfast with McDougalls and dinner wtih Dr Brown left Sarnia about 2 P.M. and arrived home abbout 6 30 P.M. Car fare 05 pd livery man 500 for loading and unloading cattle I Shipped E.P. Mikado to James Hazlewood St Marys</td> <td></td> <td>.05 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 30th fair</td> <td>We C Chored &amp; cut wood in morning. I got bes shod 50 c and pd blacksmith bill. $1. 38. We got cattle home in Afternoon, And took Young Grade cow up to Shortsteels recd 2500 we also recd 2600 from Thos Mc Farlane</td> <td>2500 2600</td> <td>.50 1.38</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 31st mild</td> <td>Father went to Mount Forest. Ticket. $165. cash 300 Sent a check for $28000 to Stanley R. Pearce. Creston Ill &amp; $130 to Mr F. Baker. Greensburg Indiana, Also deposited $ 7500 for Mother &amp; pd her 40c Intrest I recd $17500 from. Jas Hazelwood St Marys. for E.P.. Mikado. also $12000 from W. P. Stewart of Sarnia I pay bal on note for "Witch of Mote". bgt Flour. $270. Shoes $250 Stamps. 10 c</td> <td>175.00 $12000</td> <td>1.65 3.00 <p>75.00</p> 2.70 2.50 .10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Jan 1st / 05 fine</td> <td>Mary &amp; I went to Church in morning. heard Rev Marshall preach. and I took Children to S.S. Col. 30, 5, 04</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .05 .04</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>371</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday. Jan 2 / 05, Snowy</td> <td>I went to vote in morning voted for, A McDonald for, Commissioner, Berber for Reeve, Henderson Dawson, Elliot, &amp; Crane for Councellors And I voted to return to Slatute labor, to keep up roads I paid 100 for P. O. Box &amp; als recd $200 from G. B. Hood for Bull service</td> <td>200</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Tuesday Jan 3 / 04 fair &amp; cold</td> <td>Charlie away since Yesterday noon Father came home this morning. I took nine bags oats to mill and got grist back that had been taken by mistake pd for Chopping 70 c G. B. Morris sent out 4 bgs cement</td> <td></td> <td>.70</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Wensday 4th fair</td> <td>We got chores done &amp; then prepared things to plaster the cistren but there was too much Frost in it to work properly bred. Belle of Delaval 2nd to E. P. Kasier</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Thursday 5th E. W. Little snow</td> <td>We chored and cut wood Bred E.P. Belle 3rd to Lord val 2nd. We put new heifer along with the Yearlings under hen house, Charlie led her quite nicely. was surprised at her being so quiet.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 6th Snow from East</td> <td>We attended Chores and cut wood. I went to town, bgt gro. sold Eggs. 37c bgt Gro $1.93 paid Baleys for Thrashing 3000 got shoes mended. $105 undershirt for Father. 75c</td> <td>37c</td> <td>1.93 30.00 1.05 .75</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>372</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Saturday 7th Jan 1905 Stormy</td> <td>We chored &amp; cut wood in bush all day E. P. Belle 5th had bull calf today by prince of Benton I went to town in evening and got C. oil. 72c</td> <td></td> <td>.72</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Sunday 8th fair</td> <td>E.P. Belle 4th had bull calf by P.B. Father Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning &amp; Jennie Marys &amp; I to S.S. Col. 25. 30. 07. bred. E. P. Mayflower 4th to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .30 .07</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 9th Stormy</td> <td>I went to post in morning and C Chored &amp; cut wood we both worked at wood in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Tuesday 10th Stormy</td> <td>Mr Sharp came last night and we looked around stock and he left this morning at 7 30 am for Drumbo.. Plasterer came &amp; fixed We cistren &amp; then. I took Fillies out to the Colliege ,to judging course. Got word from Mr Ritchie of Plainville Stating that he wants our 1st prize bull. calf. Bred E. P. Mayflower 3rd to Lord Val</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 11th Stormy</td> <td>We did Chores and C hauled up wood. Mr Sharp came today looked around the bulls but decided to buy a bull from the Colliege,</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>19 Empty</td> <td>Thursday 12th Soft &amp; Icy</td> <td>We worked at Chores &amp; C hauled wood I took 21 bgs oats to Mill in the afternoon to chop. got the grist I had there 17 bgs pd for chopping 45c gro 18c</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>373</p> <p>Jan 1905</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Friday 13th fine.</td> <td>we did chores &amp; cut wood in morning &amp; took away fence &amp; hauled a load of Turnips in afternoon.bred E. P. Kyma 11th to Lord Val</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Saturday 14th fine</td> <td>We did chores and hauled 4 loads Turnips and I went to Insurance meeting recd 500 and paid assessments $712 policy bred E. P. Belle 2nd to Lord Val</td> <td>5.00</td> <td>7.12</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 15th Very cold</td> <td>I took Children to S.S. Col. 07. we doctored the sick bull. he has not improved much we have given him, on Thursday 12th evening 1 bottle Oil, on Friday 2 1/4 lbs Salts &amp; Injection. On Sat 2 lbs Salts &amp; 1/2 drachain Podolph yellium, bot x oil it might also 1 lb Salts with Gambage in. On Sunday 1 lb Salts x Nax &amp; Injection vomica powder &amp; oil at night On Monday 1 lb Salts &amp; 1/2 3. Podolph. 1 bot oil at night &amp; Injection he seems some better</td> <td></td> <td>.07</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Tuesday 16th windy &amp; cool</td> <td>We chored doctored bull &amp; cleaned box stalls in morning and afternoon Mary &amp; I went to town. I bgt hardware. 80 c, ordered 5 bqs Corn to be sent to mill. then a 56 c per bu pd for mercury 100, for 1905, bgt saw dust 15c Dr Reed came out in morning</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 17th fine</td> <td>We did chores Treated the sick bull &amp; hauled Turnips Sold two rams to Hales for $1000. A Mr Needham from England came today looking for work he is to start next Saturday at $10 per month.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 .15</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>374</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 18th Jan 1905</td> <td>we hauled eight loads turnips and attended the stock, Dr Reed was out</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Thursday 19th fair</td> <td>We worked at Turnips hauled 7 loads and did chores. had several visitors here looking at stock, Pride of Powrie 11th had bull calf today by prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 20th fine</td> <td>We worked at chores and went to mill cutt a little wood Mary &amp; I went to Consolidated School meeting in evening we had quite a pleasant time The men and women were all numbered and all had to hunt up their mates Mary had Mr Gaffield and I had Mrs Lane, we all enjoyed the evening. bgt. Linseed oil 60 c</td> <td></td> <td>.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 21st snowy</td> <td>After Chores this morning Charlie &amp; I went to Town I paid him his wages in Full. $14100 and I then went for new mans goods bgt coal $ 350 to be delivered on Monday. pd Hewers $4000 on ac</td> <td></td> <td> <p>141.00</p> 4000</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 22nd fair</td> <td>I worked at chores and rested the bal of time which was very little Tom &amp; Eunice came down and Miss Carr came out in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 23rd fine</td> <td>We did chores &amp; I went to mill with 15 bgs Oats to Chop 15 Emptys, then I pd. for Coal 375 drugs. 15.c, 5.</td> <td></td> <td>3.75 .15 .05</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>375</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Tuesday. Jan 24th 05</td> <td>Iwe worked at Chores all day. Mr Wm Dillon of Manotick PO ont was here looking at our Cattle and horses He wants queen &amp; is also thinking about a cow. Elm Park Mayflower had Cow Calf by Prince of Benton</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Wensday 25th fine &amp; Cold</td> <td>I took Father to vote in Morning and went to see Mr Hotson about the the boundries of no 6, 4 &amp; 7. School Sections <p>Signed the policy for Insurance at Waterloo Mutual office went to mill with oats to Chop in Afternoon, 18 full &amp; 18 empties</p> bred E. P. Pride to Lord Val 2nd</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 26th fine &amp; cold</td> <td>We Chored in morning &amp; we went to mill in Afternoon 15 full of oats &amp; 13 empty Went to Hendersons &amp; got meat cut up. We had a talk on the School question</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 27th Stormy</td> <td>We did Chores and cut a little wood. Dr Reed came out to see Bull and we decided that if he was not better tomorrow to kill him.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 28th fair</td> <td>We did chores &amp; Skinned &amp; Examined bull we found that the impaction had been mostly removed but that there was a thickening of the tissues between liver &amp; third Stomach. Shed a Small absess which Dr Reed thought caused the trouble I went to mill got corn &amp; oat chop Pd for 28 bgs 1.40</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3><span class="mw-headline"></span></h3> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>376</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Jan 29 / 05</td> <td>Father and Mary went to Church also M. E. and Children &amp; I went to S.S. col. 10. 07,</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .07</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 30th fine</td> <td>we Chored in forenoon cleaned box stalls ect &amp; I went to get signatures on petition to have our part of section removed to no 4 &amp; Waterloo Ave part to no 7.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Tuesday 31st fine</td> <td>We chored &amp; cut wood all day. bred E.P. Belle to E.P. Master 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Wensday 1st Feb / 05</td> <td>We chored in morning I went to town in Afternoon Pd. Morris ac, $40.48 bal of Hewer's ac, $970 Toltons ac, $060 Toltons ac 360 Penfolds ac $4325 Scroggie Bros. Ac $2101 Pd J McDougall Quarantine ac $ 6.21 order 6 bred E. P. Mayflower 3rd to Lord Val 2nd bgt hardware. 12. 10. 05. Knife 40c</td> <td></td> <td>40.48 9.70 3.60 3.60 43.25 21.01 6.27 .27</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 2nd cold</td> <td>Father &amp; Harold at Chores I went to Toronto after breakfast. Expenses $175 then went to Horse Show. Saw a good number of the Horses then went for dinner to the {Palmer?} House and attended the Dom Cattle Breeders Meeting</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Friday 3rd Feb / 05 - Cold</td> <td>We did Chores and cut wood in morning and Father &amp; I went to town in Afternoon bred E.P. Belle 2nd to lord I bgt corn $280 Groceries 2.79</td> <td></td> <td>2.79 2.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. 4th fine &amp; Cold</td> <td>We did chores &amp; cut a little wood. Mary, M.E. &amp; I went to Town. I pd Taxes.$4553 &amp; Whiffletree fixed 25, Dry goods 2.00</td> <td></td> <td>45.53 2.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>377</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Sunday Feb 5th 1905 Cold E.W.</td> <td>Father Ma &amp; MJ Mary E went to Church in morning &amp; Jennie &amp; I in evening col. 10. $100 bred E.P. Pride 2nd to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td>1.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 6th Snowy &amp; Cold</td> <td>We Chored &amp; cleaned stalls in morning and hauled two logs to mill in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Tuesday 7th fair &amp; cold</td> <td>I hauled two large pine logs to mill, and brought home the lumber of logs that I hauled yesterday, bred E. P. kyma 6th to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 8th Stormy</td> <td>We did chores and I took a baswood log to mill in morning &amp; brought a load of Lumber home went to See Mr Eliott in Afternoon. About dividing the School Sections.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 9th Soft</td> <td>I went to Town in morning Saw Toltons about gat bgt fire I went wood for stove 70c Gro Went to Saw Mill in afternoon got bgt a load of Lumber</td> <td></td> <td>.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 10th cold &amp; stormy</td> <td>We worked at chores piled lumber &amp; got grist of Chop ready. Mr Barber called about School business. I went to Mill in Afternoon took 16 bgs of oats to Chop 15 empties. pd. J. L. Simpson's ac $4442 pd for chopping. 75c</td> <td></td> <td>44.42 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. Feb. 11th fine</td> <td>We chored in morning and went to Council meeting in Afternoon re. School Section division C. McIntosh came to see stock this morning</td> <td></td> <td>.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> .</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>378</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Feb 12th / 05</td> <td>Father Mary &amp; I went to Church in the morning also M.E. , We heard Rev Yatman preach on . and I also went in afternoon to hear him preach to men Only on "Sowing wild oats" he is very ernest and ml impressive.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 13th fair cold &amp; windy</td> <td>We stayed at home did chores &amp; cleaned up Timothy seed.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 14th cold</td> <td>We did chores and cleaned up some Timothy seed and some wheat</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 15th fine &amp; Cold</td> <td>We chored &amp; cleaned some wheat in morning and I went to town in afternoon bgt groceries. 43c Offered Timothy Seed to Hewer and bgt. goods 10. 20. 25. &amp; oil cake $4.50</td> <td></td> <td>.43 .55 4.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Thursday 16th Still Stormy</td> <td>We did chores and cleaned up some grain. for seed also some Timothy. seed E. P. Kyma 4th had bull calf by E. P. Laird 10th</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 17th Stormy</td> <td>We did Chores and cut some wood. I went to Town shipped two cockerels to Mr Wallace . Keene P.O. Peterboro County Ont. bgt dry goods $100</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 18th cold &amp; clear</td> <td>We did chores and broke road through lane . &amp; Cleaned seed oats in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>379 Feb 1905</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sunday 19th fair</td> <td>Father Mary &amp; I went to Church in morning. Mary Children &amp; I in Afternoon &amp; Mother &amp; I in evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 20th fair</td> <td>We worked at Chores and opened up road near Flicks and went to mill in afternoon Mr Reeson &amp; Mr Johnston Came in evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 21st Soft</td> <td>In Morning I went to town got. gates.$1710, Corn. 260 Oatmeal, $125, in Afternoon we chored and Tom and Family came down to see us. Mary &amp; I went to Church in evening</td> <td></td> <td>2.60 17.10 1.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 22 Soft</td> <td>I hauled 51 bu 40 lbs wheat to mill got 106 per bu, $5477 paid account $10.84</td> <td>5477</td> <td>10.84</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 23rd fine soft</td> <td>We hauled two loads of wheat 51 bu. 40 lbs at $54.77 / 106 and bgt bran 575 lbs bran.$4.10c 190 bran 1.52. Flour. $5. 20</td> <td>5477</td> <td>4.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 23rd fine &amp; soft</td> <td>We did chores and I went to meet Mr Becker from Clifford to see Colt but did not buy. I let the Job of cutting and splitting our pile of wood for $1000 men started yesterday afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 24th fine &amp; soft</td> <td>We did chores and put some wood into wood shed. in morning and Cleaned oats in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday Saturday 25 26th Cold</td> <td>Father Mary &amp; I went to Church in morning &amp; Mary Children &amp; I to S.S. &amp; womens &amp; men's meetings Col. 30. 10. 10. 5. 02.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> .</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>380</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sat 25 Feb. 1905 fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning Pd. Dr Reeds ac. $1100 pd Insurance. $1300, Waterloo $1500 Dr Bas runs oat Dec 1907. settled Hales ac bal coming to me. $236 31 pd. my ac. $7.64. &amp; recd pay for Rams. 1000</td> <td>1000</td> <td>7.64</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 27th fair &amp; cold</td> <td>We worked at Chores in forenoon &amp; I went to clean Timothy seed in afternoon at O.A.C.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 28th fair</td> <td>went to Toronto National Exhibition Annual meeting. Bessie took her first trip around to kiss every body good night Harold screened Timothy what spare time he had</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday Mch 1st 1905</td> <td>I trimmed sheep &amp; did chores in morning. and showed J Henderson. around stock and gave him a rooster, then I got ready &amp; went to Fall Fair meeting in Afternoon and got hair cut 20c, pd Mr Donald &amp; Selbrook $10 for cutting wood</td> <td></td> <td>.20 10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 2nd fine &amp; cold</td> <td>We did chores trimmed sheep and took sheep to station but had to bring them back as McCrae is not shipping till tomorow. Harold sifting timothy. Two two shear ewes have aborted their lambs - one yesterday and one today,</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 3rd fair</td> <td>We worked at chores finished sifting timothy and Mary Children and I went to School concert in Evening it was quite a success They made $6300</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>381</p> &lt;td <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday Mch 4 1905</td> <td>We worked at chores cleaned up root house and I went to town sold grass Timothy 90 lbs at $125 per bush. bgt 240 lbs corn at 1c per lb 234 bgt stationary. 17.c Tinware 10</td> <td></td> <td>2.40 .10 .17</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 5th fine</td> <td>FatherJennie ME &amp; I went to Church heard Mr Marshall preach on Christs Suffering for us Children &amp; I went to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 6th fine</td> <td>We Chored &amp; I went to School meeting in morning but there was very little done I went to town got tub fixed 20c we opened pit &amp; hauled one load of turnips</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Tuesday 7th fine</td> <td>H &amp; I hauled 6 loads of Turnips E.P. Mayflower 4th seemed in heat</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 8th fair</td> <td>We cleaned up grist in morning and went to mill 14 bgs mixed wheat Oats &amp; barley &amp; brought back another grist bgt brl salt $120 got 590 corn from Jim. .bgt groceries Mr J. {Morris?} &amp; Family spend the Evennng with us.. very pleasantly,</td> <td></td> <td>1.20</td> <td>6.18 120</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 9th fine</td> <td>We did chores and went for see peas to Station pd. Freight $138 Then hauled five loads of Turnips.</td> <td></td> <td>1.38</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 10th fine</td> <td>We hauled two loads of turnips in Morning &amp; one in Afternoon I went Mother &amp; I M.E. &amp; Bessie went up to uncle Tom's</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>382</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. Mch 11th / 05</td> <td>I went to Town in morning bgt beef 600. Sent $1632 to Mr Hazleton SKirkton PO. exchange 10c went to Council meeting to see about the school Question it will not be settled at present</td> <td></td> <td>6.00 16.32 .10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 12th fine</td> <td>Father Mary &amp; I went to Church heard sermon by Rev Marshall on an earnest worker and in evening Mother Jennie, M.E. &amp; I went to Church heard Mr Marshall on an Earnest Seeker &amp; rejoicing believer on Philip &amp; the Eunich {eunuch}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 13th fine</td> <td>We cleaned box stalls and made road to haul manure I went to see a cow in the afternoon, but did not buy one</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Tuesday 14th fine</td> <td>We did chores and hauled 9 loads of manure to mangel field no 1 got bes shod this evening 50c paper 1c Mr A.P. Ballantine Came this evening to hire for the summer. am to let him know shortly. Century Place Matilda seemed to be in heat.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Wensday 15th fine</td> <td>We did chores and hauled 8 lbs manure to mangel field. Mr Johnston had cow here this evening. bred to E. P. Master 2nd sent G. Whiteside a bull for $574. of Wilson n. p.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5.74</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday, 16th Soft &amp; fine</td> <td>Father &amp; Harold Chored &amp; cleaned oats. I went to buy rooster and look after. cow. bgt 90 lbs corn. 100 lbs oil cake. $1 50 at Hewers</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>.97 1.50</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>383</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Friday 17th Mch 1905</td> <td>Harold hauled manure 5 lbs, and I did chores and wrote some letters and spent afternoon with Mr Gordon and Mr Lane also sold five roosters three to Mr Bruder at 150/75 and two to Mr Knight. at $100 each &amp; 200 Mr Gordon's &amp; Mr Lanes families came to see us this afternoon</td> <td>150</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 18th Soft &amp; Showry</td> <td>We worked around barn Cleaned some grain we I went to town in afternoon recd Checks for $29.00 &amp; P.O. order for $1200 bgt rubber for Jennie 50c, gro 22 sold Eggs 77c had a letter from Mr Clement Stephenson</td> <td>.77</td> <td>.50 .22</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 19th fine</td> <td>Father, Mary and I went to Church heard Rev Jno Potts on add to Your Faith Knowledge a very good sermon. Took Children to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 20th fine</td> <td>We did chores and hauled two loads manure. I went to town in afternoon. Sent $10000 From Mother's will &amp; sent 73 lbs of hens at 8c $5.84. pd for draft for will 15 c</td> <td></td> <td>.15</td> <td>5.84</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 21st Dull</td> <td>We did chores and hauled 5 lbs manure went to Jas Laidlow's Funeral in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 22nd Dull</td> <td>I went in to Sale and Two Gentleman Mr John Lowe From Elora &amp; Mr Beattie from Blair Came to see bulls sold E.P. Ringleader to Mr Lowe Mr Cressman was also here to see Filly</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> ,</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>384</p> <p>Mch</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wensday 22 Cold. 1905</td> <td>Mary &amp; I went to C McIntosh's Farewell party last tonight. There was quite a crowd and most all seemed to enjoy the it very much</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thusday 23rd soft</td> <td>we did chores and shipped E.P. Ringleader to Mr. J. Lowe Elora he weighed 1380 lbs &amp; is 16 months and 10 dys old. pd D McCrae for car fare for sheep to Ottawa $500</td> <td></td> <td>5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 24 Soft</td> <td>We did chores and Harold piled a little wood I went to Toronto to meet Mr Hodson re. the record business we met at Rossin House we talked the matter over but did not do any business Expenses. 250 05. 05 05. 30. dinner $295</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 25th fine</td> <td>Father and Harold Choring I went to town and bgt corn 90c, P, Pd Penfolds bill $246. bgt hardware 05 ordered 1 bush. of Clover. Rennies best. from Hewers got Marys Shoes 25c Candies 10c. Stationary 50c Envelopes $100 Dates .05, {100 and 05 on right margin}</td> <td></td> <td>.90 2.46 .05 .25 .10 .50 1.00 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 26th Showery very fine</td> <td>Aunt Jane and I went to Church in morning Mary &amp; Children to S.S. col 30c and S.S. Col. 07 There were about 50 taken into. Fall membership in Church</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .07</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 27th fine</td> <td>We Cleaned out stalls and went to Mr John McCorkindale's funeral in afternoon Township Clerk he died very Suddenly. Got. 500 oil Cake. 500 Corn at Hewers We got pr lambs today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>385</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>7 x</td> <td>Tuesday Mch 28 / 05 very fine</td> <td>We did chores and hauled Seven loads of Turnips from pit J Skelton had cow to E.P. Rosador.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 29th very fine</td> <td>We hauled a load of carrots &amp; a load of turnips in the Morning and and took 15 bgs oats to Mill in Afternoon and got 385 lbs of Bran and 300 of corn chop</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>bran 2.85 cow 3.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 30th fine</td> <td>Harold piled wood. and I clipped some sheep and did Chores..</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 31st fine</td> <td>We did chores &amp; I finished clipping show sheep and also dipped all that were clipped Mr Bruder came to. buy colt &amp; Take away cow. he is to pay $50 for cow as soon as he can June at latest And has promised to take colt Victoria of Elm Park next week probably Thursday. And will pay $100 when he gets money from Railway for track, through his farm and tho $50 in a year and $50 more when she has her first foal fall If he loses both mare &amp; Foal on Foaling he has not to pay the $50 but if one of them lives he still has to pay the fifty dollars</td> <td>May. 27 / 05 Mr Bruder pd $10000 today on account</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. Apr 1 st / 05 fair</td> <td>We did chores and I went to town. Also went to O.A.C. looked over Stock and saw about some pedigrees for Mr McIntosh, Then came home and went to Alderson's for cow in afternoon I have to pay $3800 for her in June</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>386</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. Apr 2 / 05</td> <td>Father. Ma &amp; I went to Church in morning Heard Rev Mr Rose of Centinary Church Hamilton preach on. He Taketh away the first that He may Establish a better way And in Evening. he Gave us a Sermon on Going on to perfection and gave Great Encouragement to both Old &amp; Young.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Monday 3rd fine</td> <td>We got plow started Father finished the little Corner field. I helped H with Chores and start went to town in Afternoon, bgt harness $430 np hardware. 70c, bred E.P. Belle 5th Lord Val</td> <td></td> <td>.70</td> <td>4.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x x</td> <td>Tuesday 4th fair</td> <td>we had both plows going part of today. Father at root ground with perrin plow &amp; I at sod in no 3, for peas bred E.P. Belle 4th to Lord Val bred E.P. Belle to E.P. King recd $300 from Fords for cows Bull service</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 5th fair &amp; cool</td> <td>Father plowing root grd and I plowed sod in No. 2.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 6th fair &amp; Cool</td> <td>Father &amp; I went to School meeting in morning vote stood 13 Against &amp; 16 in Favor of Joining Consolidated school. Went to see J Hendersons Stock it looks well. bull E.P. King 2nd has done very well. Father finished plowing. root ground &amp; started at sod. I plowed for a while in the Afternoon,</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>387</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday. Apr. 7 th/05 fair &amp; cool</td> <td>Father plowed sod all day Harold Chored in morning &amp; I went to town bgt clover 1 bu best red $950. Oat mal. 1/2 sack. N.P. at Hewers. bgt C oil 70c Flour $285 sold s. Skin $125 bgt 1 bg potatoes at Hewers. not del $125</td> <td>125</td> <td>2.85 .70</td> <td>9.50 1.3025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3 lds</td> <td>Saturday 8th fine &amp; cold</td> <td>Too frosty to plow in morning Father &amp; Harold Chored &amp; hauled turnips I went to town bgt Clover $225. Salts &amp; Sulphur 50c, pump fixed. 20c blankets &amp; handkerchief. 4.00 30 paper 01. brushes &amp; plow lines 70 shoes for Jennie. $1.30c recd from Louis Bruder $5700 for cow</td> <td>$5700</td> <td>2.25 .20 .50 4.30 .70 .01 1.30</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Sunday 9th fine</td> <td>I stayed at home all day having a rather bad cold Father. Mary &amp; Aunt Jane. went to Church. bred E.P. Mayflower to Lord Val</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Monday 10th wet</td> <td>We Chored most of the day took a grist to mill 14 bgs. 16 emptys. Harry Macey came this morning to try the Job for a month and if we are both suited he will probably hire for a Year bred E.P. Kyma 14th to Lord Val.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 11th fair</td> <td>Father and Harry plowed sod all day. finished All but head lands. Harold &amp; I put up two gates, and did the chores</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Started to sow</td> <td>Wensday 12th fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning got cultivator fixed. 05. &amp; got 13 points. @ 18c 13 bolts @ 15c Harry hauled manure. 5 lbs &amp; Cultivated in Afternoon I sowed little corner field with Siberian oats</td> <td></td> <td>2.49</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>388</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Thursday Apr. 13 / 05 fine</td> <td>We cultivated and sowed oats all day. Siberian Tom had roan cow to E.P. King</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 14th Dull snowing a little</td> <td>We finished sowing 12 acres of Siberian oats and started to cultivate root &amp; rape ground. got Corn at Hewers 10 bu at 60c</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Saturday. 15th Dull. frosty</td> <td>We hauled in 8 lds turnips in morning &amp; sowed some oats &amp; cultivated in afternoon bred. Pride of Powrie 11th to E.P. Raider</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 16th Cold</td> <td>Father Mary &amp; I went to Church , in morning Children &amp; I to S.S. Col. 30c . 10. 07.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .10 .07</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>14 lbs <p></p> x x</td> <td>Monday 17th snowy &amp; Cold</td> <td>We hauled. manure. with one team all day &amp; two teams 1/2 day,. I went to town bgt a ticket for Ottawa.$1560 and Candies. 25c. groceries 32c shipped eggs to Govenlock Mr Laird Ordered 6 settings Mr Dixon had cow to E.P. Master 23d and Mr Johnston had cow to E.P. Rosador</td> <td></td> <td>15.60 .25 .32</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17 lds x</td> <td>Tuesdya 18th blustry</td> <td>Men hauled manure with both teams. 9 lds in morning Flick had large Roan cow to E.P. King I went to Ottawa. Two Ticket 25c berth, $200</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>.25 200</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9 <p></p> 4</td> <td>Wensday 19th windy</td> <td>Harry hauled manure 9 lds I attended meetings and in Evening was taken sick at Stomach &amp; fainted in dining room. but soon recovered called doctor. and he gave me some medicine. 160 and Hotel gave me refreshment 10c</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1.60 .10</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>389</p> <p>April</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Thursday 20th fine 1905</td> <td>I went to meeting in morning and Executive Committe was Elected and some amendments made in rules governing National records. We all drove out in Cabs to the Experimental Farm in Afternoon. <p>Harry hauled 4 lds manure in morning and cultivated in afternoon Old Ewe had two lambs</p> Expenses Coming back 2.00 berth 10c lunch 25c I Ticket</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> .10 2.00 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Friday 21st fine dull &amp; wet</td> <td>Men doing chores and sorting potatoes. I got home at about 11 a. m. Tom had spotted cow here bred to E.P. Master, 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4 3</td> <td>Saturday 22nd fine</td> <td>I went to town. Ordered 200 flour &amp; 500 bran at Goldies left 2 settings of Eggs at Hewers for Geo {Auros?} Moffat bgt meat $250 Lard 60c Harry hauled manure in morning &amp; Harold in afternoon. 3 lds &amp; I pd Harold his wages to date $2500</td> <td></td> <td>.60 2.50 25.00</td> <td>5.50 4.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 23rd fine</td> <td>Father and Mother went to Church in morning and Jennie &amp; Mary E to S.S. and Mary. Mother Bessie &amp; Marguerite went up to Uncle Tom's in afternoon I stayed at home sick all day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 24th fine</td> <td>Harry levelled pit bottom and harrowed root ground I sowed oats after I got Chores done. Ect. got Skinner point 12c stamps 25c</td> <td></td> <td>.12 .25</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>390 Apr 1905</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 25th fine</td> <td>Harry finished plowing sod. Harold chored I took drill to town to get mended. $290. Ordered a 12 disc 18 inch dup. for $2200 to be paid by June Mr Crosby came in evening for missionary money bgt seeds at Hewers. &amp; corn 300 seeds. $3. some cts. Mangel &amp; Carrots seeds $1.90</td> <td></td> <td> <p>2.90</p> <p>10.00</p> 1.90</td> <td> <p></p> 6.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 26th fine</td> <td>We finished sowing barley and wheat oats in morning and sowed. some peas and oats near barn for green feed in afternoon also went for drill disc Harrow if it suits I am to pay for it before June Harry cultivated green feed patch and hauled three loads of manure. we started disc Harrow. Sowed Lucerne with green feed.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Thursday 27th fine</td> <td>Father disced pea ground Harry hauled manure lds Harold &amp; I chored &amp; helped Harry.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15 lds</td> <td>Friday 28th fine</td> <td>Harry. hauled manure Father Disced pea ground. I went to Station to meet Mr Heath, I took him up to Mr Atkinsons for a time until our men leave</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Saturday 29th fine</td> <td>We hauled manure all day. I think 17 loads Harold left to night I paid him $250 for this week / Father harrowing. J. Henderson pd me for bull. $15000</td> <td>15000</td> <td>2.50</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>391</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 30th Apr 1905</td> <td>Father &amp; Mary went to Church in morning Mother &amp; I in evening and Children to S. S. Col. 30, 10, 02 500 for roofing fund</td> <td></td> <td>.02 .30 .10 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 1st May 1905</td> <td>I sowed peas and helped with chores Father rolled oats. Aunt Jane came back today to stay at our place. Mr House came today to see cattle</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 2nd Dull</td> <td>I finished sowing peas in morning and went to mill in afternoon pd for chopping 75c Father &amp; Harry chored and Harry harrowed &amp; struck out some lands in afternoon,</td> <td></td> <td>.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Wensday 3rd fair</td> <td>Showery morning. Harry hauled manure most of the day Father Rolled meadow &amp; Finished 1st field I spread manure on meadows. Mr Johnston pd me for bull service for four cows</td> <td></td> <td>4.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7 6</td> <td>Thursday 4th fair E.W.</td> <td>Harry hauled manure 7 loads today and 6 lds yesterday Father rolled peas and finished new meadows and lucerne</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Friday 5th fine Shower last night</td> <td>Harry We hauled manure all day finished large field. Father plowed with Sulky plow for mangels, I went to Town bgt corn &amp; oil cake $560 seeds. 15c Sugar. 10c we fixed hen house for to prevent mites.</td> <td></td> <td>560 .15 .10</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>392 Wet</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Saturday May. 6 / 05 Dull</td> <td>Father plowed in morning Harry hauled manure I chored. Mary &amp; I went up to Atkinsons in the afternoon to See about Mr Heath's Affair and I find it has been a little Education that I hope I will not soon forget. bgt groceries $2.15c.</td> <td></td> <td>2.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 7th fine &amp; cool</td> <td>Father Mother &amp; I wnet to Church in morning and. col. 10 . 30 the Two girls to S.S. and Mary &amp; I went to Friendships and Darby's with membership cards in evening</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 8th wet</td> <td>Harry &amp; I put ashes on mangel ground and chored rest of the day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Tuesday 9th fine</td> <td>Harry hauled manure in morning and we Shipped A Young bull E.P. King in afternoon to F.J. Collyer Welwin Asso. {Welwyn Association} he is to pay me what part of it he gets for his bull at Winnipeg Sale and and the bal as soon as convenient price is $17500</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Wensday 10th fair</td> <td>we worked up mangel ground &amp; sowed a few mangels Father plowed in forenoon and disced in afternoon bgt meat, $260 bred E.P. Beauty. to. E.P. Raider</td> <td></td> <td>2.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 11th fine</td> <td>We finished Sowing mangels a Mr Stewart from Scotland came with his nephew to get a job with us. I hired him for a short time. Telegrams</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>393</p> <p>May 1905</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thursday 11th Contd.</td> <td>I got a Telegram from London about Aberdeen Angus Specials and one from Toronto to meet men. Pd for delivery 50c Telegram ans 25</td> <td></td> <td>.75</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 12th fine</td> <td>Mr Stewart left this morning does not like farming &amp; his nephew is staying for a Short time. Harry Macey left this morning. pd him $2075 I brought home some lumber 380 feet of 2 &amp; 3 in maple flooring to floor the kitchen price to be $50 per Thousand N.P. Father Plowing all day J. S. Churning. I sowed carrots &amp; chored in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>20.75</td> <td> <p></p> 4</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 13th fine</td> <td>Father finished plowing in manure. in No 1. I Sowed some mangels &amp; rape &amp; planted Early potatoes, And we fixed fences in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 14th fine &amp; Showery</td> <td>Father &amp; Mary went to Church in morning and Mother Jimmie &amp; I in Evening. heard Rev Marshall on the trials of life it was very good showing that the only way to real greatness &amp; happiness came through bravely meeting all difficulties and overcoming them Col. 30. 10. 02.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .10 .02</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 15th Dull</td> <td>We did Father harrowed root ground and, Jimmie &amp; I chored &amp; laid some floor in the kitchen. Mr William Elliot &amp; his son came to see our stock in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>394</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 16th May 1905</td> <td>Father plowed in manure and Jimmie &amp; I worked at Chores and Kitchen floor. Mary &amp; I went to see Mr Telfer's in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 17th wet</td> <td>We laid floor and did chores I went to town in afternoon bgt corn 1 bu 85. 1 bu 60. pine apple. 25. Tomato plants. 20c got moulding. 25c went to meeting Thurs at Church in evening</td> <td></td> <td>.60 .85 .20 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Thursday 18th wet</td> <td>We chored &amp; I went for meat in morning and then went up to Tom's and Castrated three rams and cut all lambs tails. he offers to take cows and raise calves at 51/2c per lb. if under 900 lbs at 1 yr old &amp; 6c if over that. bred Quince to Baron McEachem Sorbys imp 4 year old</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Friday 19th fair</td> <td>we did Chores Father disced &amp; Jimmie finished laying Kitchen floor I went te town got Quince shod. 25 c got Took back 25 pd lumber and got some other pieces. 15 c hair cut 20 c bred E.P. Mayflower 4 th to Lord val.</td> <td></td> <td>.20 .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 20th fine</td> <td>We finished floor in morning and fixed fence in Afternoon. And Father disced Turnip ground</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 21st fine</td> <td>Father &amp; Mary went to Church in morning and Jennie &amp; M.E. to S.S. And Mother &amp; I to Church at night. Col. 30. 10. 02</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .10 .02</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>395</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Monday 22nd May 1905</td> <td>Jimmie Chored and I took E.P. Belle to Market she weighed 1350, at 4 1/2. $60.75 hardware. 15c 05. 35. gro 12 geting Angus Constution Copied 25c sold. wool. 94 1/2 lbs @ 14c 13.23 got Skin tanned. 600</td> <td></td> <td>.12 .15 .05 .35 <p>.25</p> 6.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 23rd fine</td> <td>Father Cultivated root ground and Jimmie chored I went Chored and went to G. Hendersons with Eleven Cattle to pasture. 3 Cows 3 Calves = 3 to pay for at $100 per month and two two Year olds and 3 Yearlings at $1 per month each Mr John Lowe came this Afternoon to see the Cattle and went also to Hendersons. then he looked over the stock at home has a notion for two of them but is not fully decided</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Victoria day Wensday 24th fine</td> <td>Father Cultivated root grd Jimmie Chored &amp; helped me hang two wire gates. on west end east end of farm I took E.P. Queen down to Sorby's and tried her but she did not take. We also cleaned up rubbish around barn</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 25th fine Showery evening</td> <td>I took Queen and Princess to Crosshill. to be bred to "Lord Charming". Expenses 50c. I had a long dreary drive in the dark and got home about 11 P.M. Father and Jimmie Chored and sorted potatoes.</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 26th fine</td> <td>We did Chores and worked at fence. had J w McLean helping at 25c per hr. &amp; Mr Richards</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>396</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. May. 27th 1905</td> <td>We did Chores and worked at fence. got all the posts in for about 100 hrods of fence <p>got a notice from Mr Collyer to attend meeting. pd Mr Richards $175 &amp; McLean $500</p> recd $10000 on Colt Account from Mr Bruder.</td> <td> <p></p> <p></p> $10000</td> <td>1.75 5.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 28th fine</td> <td>Father &amp; Mother went to Church. in morning Tom and all the family came to dinnner. and stayed a few hrs. then Mary &amp; I went to Church in evening it was big. Rev. Marshall on "Silent Forces"</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 29th wet</td> <td>Father and Jimmie sorted potatoes I went to town in morning bgt 100 flour $285 P. Sugar $600 hardware Exchanged. a store got 38c back got</td> <td>.38</td> <td>2.85 6.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 30th fine</td> <td>Father &amp; Jimmie cut potatoes. I went to Town pd Hewers ac. $2809 pd for fixing harrow double tree 75 c lime 50c N.P. pump fixed 28</td> <td>75c</td> <td>28.09 .75</td> <td>0.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 31st fine</td> <td>We planted potatoes and did chores</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Thursday 1st fine</td> <td>Went for meat in the morning and took a look at catttle they are doing very well then are finished planting potatoes and fixed gates. till evening. Mr Maddock had cow here to E.P. Master 2nd.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Friday 2nd fine</td> <td>We fixed gates &amp; fence in morning &amp; I went to town after dinner {We?} shipped Eggs. 9 settings to Govenlock Forst and bgt hardware of Renfolds 58c Paint ect 85c</td> <td></td> <td>.85 .58</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>397 Friday cont.</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>June. 2. 1905 fine</td> <td>Jimmie Cleaned ram pen in afternoon. I painted two gates. pd for fixing post hole spoon 30 &amp; plow Coulters. 30 <p></p> bred E. P. beauty to E.P. Raider</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .30</td> <td>his about rope</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 3rd fine</td> <td>Sat. pd Intrest 20000 Clemens ac $7375 pd Farmers advocate $1006 00 pd. horse shod 25c</td> <td></td> <td>13.75 <p>10.00 .25</p> </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 4 th fwet</td> <td>Children &amp; I went for walk in woods Father &amp; Mother went to Church I took Children to S. S. &amp; Mary Bissie &amp; I went to Church in Evening. oatmeal. 15 lb N.P. at Hewers</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 5th Shower x eve</td> <td>I went to town in morning bgt 900 wire at 2.90 per 100 lb &amp; and stretcher at G.B. Morri{s} N.P. pd. J. W. Alderson for cow 3800 went to School meeting in evening we worked at Fence &amp; Father plowed in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td>3800</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Tuesday 6th wet</td> <td>I went to town. bgt. wire pump fixture and 25c dust pan 35c Father built a brick box for ashes in corner of wood shed Jimmie helped. E.P. Kyma 4th was in heat tod yesterday.</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .35</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 7 th wet</td> <td>We finished ash box and did some mason work in feed room then fixed gate post and culvert.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 8th fine</td> <td>We worked at wire fence all day. line between McCannels and our place got seven strands run</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>398</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Friday Guelph June. 9th 1905</td> <td>We finished stretching wire on line fence between McCannels and our place. and started to put on stays, Father started to plow in afternoon I went to town bgt gun ammunition. ect. 4.9c wire at peufolds. 80 lbs at 280 per 100 lbs</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 10th Dull</td> <td>Father plowed Turnips ground Jimmie chored. &amp; Cleaned out box stalls &amp; sheep pen I went to town bgt. gro. 20c got things fixed at Tolton's Mr Norris Tom &amp; Family Came to our place for dinner</td> <td></td> <td>.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 11th fine</td> <td>Father and Mother went to Church in morning and Mary &amp; I in evening heard Rev Marshall preach on a Direct Question I took Children to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 12th fair</td> <td>J. S. harrowed. root &amp; corn ground. I went to Sorby's with {Qure?} E.P. Queen she did was not in heat. went to town got disc harrow &amp; Scuffler fixed groceries at Scroggies, 35c. then I raised some drills and Jimmie sowed Turnips &amp; Scuffled.</td> <td></td> <td>.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 13th fine</td> <td>Father painted gates. J. scuffled &amp;. sowed turnips &amp; moved cut straw off hay in Afternoon I finished sowing turnips and Father &amp; Mother went to town I pd Mother $500 Mr J.J. Bell &amp; Sons of Waverly came to see the Stock I sold him a hen &amp; Rooster</td> <td></td> <td>5.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>399</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Wensday June 24 / 05 very warm</td> <td>Father plowed turnip ground and Jimmie &amp; I hoed mangels 27 drills. Flick had cow here yesterday</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Thursday 15th fine &amp; warm</td> <td>I went for beef and saw cattle all o.k. then took rooster &amp; hen to station to ship to Mr Bell Wyevalle. got 140 lbs no 10 wire for stays. we hoed turnips mangels &amp; Father plowed in afternoon E.P. Rosebud in heat</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 16th wet</td> <td>we hoed some turnips mangels in morning and worked around barn rest of the day. moving straw and trimming feet of cattle and colts. went up to Toms in evening and we have partly arranged to give him five or six cows to raise calves from at 6 c 5 1/2 and 4c per lbs. if over 900 lbs at 1 yr old they are 6c if over 700 they are 5 1/2 if under 700 they are to be 4c and cows when returned to be in as good Condition as he got them.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. 17th fair</td> <td>Father plowed Turnip ground Jimmie finished hoeing field Mangels. and harrowed turniip and potato grd. Jennie, Mary &amp; I pulled all our mustard on about 35 acres in three hrs we went to town in evening bgt groceries. 1.28 c. dry goods</td> <td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 18th fine</td> <td>Father Jennie &amp; Aunt Jane went to Church in morning Children &amp; I to S.S. Mary Bessie &amp; I in Evening heard Rev Stevenson B.A. on beliveng God's Promises. Col. 10. 07. 30</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .07 .30</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>400</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>very Warm Monday June 19. / 05 fine</td> <td>I raised drills for Turnips Jimmie sowed. Father burned brush at, McCannels Fence. Friendships had two Cows here Short hom to Rainger. Jersey to E.P. Master Mr Friendship pd me 100</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday . 20 th fair</td> <td>I finished sowing Turnips and Father plowed orchard and Jimmie chored and helped me to. fix fence we thinned Carrots in afternoon. Mr Wm Crozier at Dungannon was here looking at Colts. &amp; Cattle wanted to buy Quality .</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 21st fine</td> <td>Jimmie thinned carrots Father disced and. hoed garden. I went to Station to meet John &amp; Jennie And in afternoon I took them out to farm. We saw the Children get loaded into the vans. John pd me for hide and tanning also for ram. $23.20</td> <td>$2320</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 22nd fine</td> <td>I went to mill in the morning. Took. 19 bgs oats to Chop &amp; brought back a grist. pd for chopping. 75c pd on account of corn 1500 bgt. Salt. Oil cake. &amp; wheat at Hewers $390 got two gates at Toltons and a scuffler fixed. 9.20.</td> <td></td> <td>.75 <p>15.00</p> <p>3.90</p> 9.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 23rd fine &amp; cool E.W.</td> <td>Father finished plowing rape ground. Jimmie Harrowed Orchard and then we hoed Mangels. Tom had Jersey cow to E.P. Ranger</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> .</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>401 June</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat 24th 1905</td> <td>Jimmie &amp; I hoed mangels in morning and I went to Insurance meeting in afternoon and also went to hendersons for Kyma 4th &amp; calf bgt gro 48c hardware 1.30 &amp; 40</td> <td></td> <td>1.30 1.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Sunday 25th fine 1 Storm Shower in Eve</td> <td>Father, Aunt Jane &amp; Mary E. went to Church in morning Jimmie &amp; Mary to S.S. and Mary, Bessie &amp; I to Church in evening. Col. 10. 10. 30 bred E.P. Kyma 4th to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .10 .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 26th Cool &amp; fine</td> <td>I raised drills in Orchard and sowed rape in it A.P. Ballantine came this Evening and will start tomorrow to work until October. Marguerite Started to walk today.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>F</td> <td>Tuesday 27th fine</td> <td>We mowed grass around house finished hoeing mangels &amp; carrots, and scuffled potatoes &amp; hauled in grass A.P. Ballantine started this morning</td> <td></td> <td>\</td> </tr> <tr> <td>F</td> <td>Wensday 28th fine</td> <td>Wm Beattie came this morning from Scotland and has hired for six months with us at rate of 200 per year he started to work at noon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 30th fine</td> <td>Jimmie &amp; Peter worked at fence. Will scuffled corn and I went to Town bgt paint glass ect $14.00 at Morris. hardware at Penfolds 35c retd 125 lb wire to Morris &amp; 65 to Penfolds</td> <td></td> <td>.35</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>402</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Friday 31st fine</td> <td>Willie Beattie raised drills for Rape &amp; helped finish our line fence near Hastings Peter Ballantine worked at fence all day. Jimmie Stewart painted part of the house. ridgeboards to window frames Ect.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 1st July 1905 Dull &amp; wet</td> <td>Peter &amp; I worked at fence till about 3 P.M. and then we ground mower knives and Peter cleaned ram pen and scaffold. Jimmie painting all day Tom came today and has hired Jimmie for two months for $4500</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 2nd fine</td> <td>Father Aunt Jane and I went to Church in morning. Children to S.S. And Mary &amp; Bessie Marguerite &amp; I went to Tom's for a drive</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 3rd fine</td> <td>I scuffled 3 acres Turnips &amp; Cut about 2 1/2 acres Clover in morning went to F.W. Broadfoot's funeral in Afternoon. bgt handles at Penfolds 40c gro .05</td> <td></td> <td>.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 4th fair</td> <td>Father, Peter &amp; Willie Hoed turnips all day. Jimmie S. painted at house and I went to mill in morning pd for Chopping 95c bgt 610 lbs barley Chop at 120 = $7.32 N.P. got hardware at Penfolds 4.30 arranged for horse at Cartege Co I bgt 3 gal Treacle at Jacksons and arranged for barrell at 30c per gal.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>403</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Wensday. July 5 / 05 fine</td> <td>Jimmie painted house at Willie Peter &amp; I worked at hay and Turnips Father also hauled load.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Thursday 6th fine</td> <td>Father helping with hay Jimmie painting Willie Peter &amp; I at hay and roots. hauled 3 lds</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6 #</td> <td>Friday 7th fair</td> <td>We finished cutting clover and hauled six loads. Peter cut burdocks Willie Scuffled Corn last time &amp; started at mangels.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday WE 8th Showery</td> <td>We put off 2 lds &amp; got one 1/3 in. When we caught in a Thunder Storm I went to town in Afternoon and bgt horse fork. 400 N.P. at Toltons. hook for horse fork at London Co. .50 Mary's Teeth pulled 50c groceries .30 got $10 from Mr Scroggie and gave him Check bgt Oatmeal Oil cake. &amp; $1.60. 1.60 320 to flower pot. .09</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .50 .30 3.20 .09</td> <td>400</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 9th Dull</td> <td>Father, Aunt Jane &amp; I went to Church in morning. Children to S.S. and col. 02</td> <td></td> <td>.02</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 10th</td> <td>We went &amp; hoed mangels and put P. Green on potatoes</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Tuesday 11th</td> <td>W Scuffled and P hoed Father hoed also &amp; we raked &amp; hauled hay in afternoon Smiths &amp; Halls had cow here {Halls?} NP</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>404 wet</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>$100</td> <td>Wensday. July 12 / 05</td> <td>We Chored in morning &amp; hoed turnips in afternoon I went to town dep $2510 for J Stewart, and dep $123.95 in bank that I recd from F.J. Collyer &amp; 2395 from Govt for Expenses to Ottawa in April</td> <td>100 23.95</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Thursday 13th Showery</td> <td>Father Peter &amp; Willie hoed turnips all day. I scuffled Turnips with weeder &amp; also rape in orchard. And raked up a little hay &amp; brought one load in.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Friday 14th fine Dull</td> <td>We hoed turnips in morning and hauled four loads of hay in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Saturday 15th fine</td> <td>We hauled 7 loads hay and opened out kiles L. Flick &amp; T. Hastings each had a cow to E.P. Ranger Yesterday</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 16th fine</td> <td>Father Aunt Jane &amp; I went to Church in morning and I took Mary to Tom's in Evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Monday 17th fine</td> <td>We Cut hay &amp; hauled in all that was ready four loads and kiled up the hay we cut bgt oil cake 15c &amp; dip 65c <p>L. Flick had a cow here</p> sent a telegram for Mares got 25c got word they were at St Jacobs. Peter went for them tonight on Train.</td> <td></td> <td>.15 .65 .25</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>405</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> 3</td> <td>Tuesday July. 18 / 05 fine</td> <td>I cut hay in morning and Willie scuffled Turnips. Peter got home from St. Jacobs with Princess and queen about noon. Harold Morris &amp; Hastings boy came &amp; finished hoeing Turnips. Six drills pd them 30c and harold helped us in afternoon pd him 35c hauled 5 lots</td> <td></td> <td>.35 .30</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Wensday 19th fine</td> <td>We hauled 3 loads hay and cut &amp; kiled the bal of large field near McDougalls</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Thursday 20th fine</td> <td>We Cut half of last field and hauled 7 lds and kiled the balance. Worked Cartage horse 1/2 day I went to Tom's with Queen and bgt his roan cow for $4000 he paid for Queen now and he is responsible for her in Every way Except that She is guaranteed in foal</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>x</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>Friday 21st fine/td&gt;</td> <td>WE hauled 17 lds hay and finished cutting had J. Dickson from the College Yesterday and today helping with the hay, and Fred Hastings this Afternoon at 100 per day</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> Morris horse 1</td> <td>Saturday 22nd fine</td> <td>We hauled 12 loads hay &amp; raked most of the stubble recd 2.00 from Hastings for cows to bull. and pd Fred Black $100 for Yesterday afternoon worked Morris horse all day</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>406 1905</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sunday. Jy 23rd Shower</td> <td>Mother, Aunt J &amp; I went to Church in morning and Children to S.S. Col 30. 30. 02.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .30 .02</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 24th Dull</td> <td>We finished hay today &amp; 3 lds and I took 14 bgs Oats to Mill in Afternoon and got 810 lbs of Chopped barley. pd for Chopping 70c pd Jackson &amp; Son for Molasses. $13.65c bgt groc. 70c</td> <td></td> <td> <p>.70</p> 13.65 .70</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday. 25th fine</td> <td>We cut fall wheat today. Willie scuffled Turnips and rape</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 26th fine</td> <td>We finished cutting fall wheat &amp; started at Barley W finished scuffling and Jim hoed in Afternoon &amp; cut road for binder in Barley Hoods had Hereford Cow to E.P. Rangar</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 27th th</td> <td>We finished cutting barley &amp; then hoed Turnips.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 28th fine</td> <td>We hauled wheat all day hauled about half of the field</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 29th fine</td> <td>We hoed Turnips in morning and hauled wheat in afternoon I got kicked with by Bess in the Abdomen &amp; my bowels were perforated. We poultaced the Part all day &amp; I was taken to Hospital at night and an Operation was performed and was successful</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>407</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sat 29th. Contd. July 1905</td> <td>Dr Savage Dr Lindsay &amp; Dr Robinson performed the operation. And now I start on a Months sojurn in the General Hospital, and now on sept 4th I start to write again.. I have paid since I came out an hospital bill $4760 Ambulance $250 <p>groceries 38c 200 Willie Beattie $3057, Car to Toronto $1600 Mr Henderson $3000, Herbert $500 Peter $500 recording calves $1950</p> Today I traded Bess to F Coghlin for his horse John and I gave him $2500 difference</td> <td>47.60 2.50 <p></p> <p>2.00 30.57 30.00 5.00 19.50</p> 25.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 30th</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 5th fine</td> <td>I went to Toronto early in morning and found all well and getting along fairly well. We showed bulls and got 1st for 2 yr old 1st &amp; 2nd for Yearling 3rd for bull calf. I went to Mrs Snells for tea and stayed all night near there pd for lodging. 50c</td> <td></td> <td>.1 <p></p> .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 6th fine</td> <td>We showed bal {bulls?} today we got 1st &amp; 3rd for cow 2nd for 2 yr heifer. 1st &amp; 3 for Yearling &amp; 1st for heifer calf. 2nd for calf herd &amp; 2nd for aged herd I sold a ram to Mr Thompson of B.C. &amp; got home about Six 30 p.m. Meal tickets $100</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 7th fine</td> <td>I trimmed &amp; shopped ram for Mr Mercer to take to B.C. and bgt hardware $210 &amp; Hardware at Penfolds $120 np</td> <td></td> <td>2.10 1.20</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>408</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Friday 8th Sept 1905</td> <td>Father went to Mill with 13 bgs Oats &amp; Barley to Chop. Mary &amp; I went to town retd harness to the Cartage Co. and bgt plow fixture at Penfolds 30c Ticket from G.T.R. to London $215 Made halters put rams C into new pastures &amp; put ewe lambs with old ewes. got horse shod. 25c</td> <td></td> <td>.30 <p>2.15</p> .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 9th fair</td> <td>I went to London found the boys &amp; Cattle all right I got boarding place at $1 per day. gave Herbert 500 gave Peter $500 and pd Entry Fees $550</td> <td></td> <td>5.00 5.00 5.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 10th fine</td> <td>I went to Church in morning and stayed around the grounds the rest of the day. Andrew Came along in Afternoon we had quite a chat</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 11th fine</td> <td>We looked after cattle and prepared for Judging showing</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 12</td> <td>We Showed cattle and won every prize we showed for. total. $19500 9 1sts 2 sweep states. 4, 2nds 2 3rds</td> <td>19500</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 13th</td> <td>We looked after stock and tried to make sales but did not do any business. there was a great crowd.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>409</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday sep 11</td> <td>Friday We passed the day much the same as Yesterday Went to Fergussons in Evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sep Friday 15th</td> <td>We went to see Andrew in morning and arranged got things ready for loading We loaded about dark.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat 16th Dull</td> <td>Came Home. pd Herbert $2000 then Pd Jim Dickson $5500 pd my board $650</td> <td></td> <td>20.00 55.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 17th Wet</td> <td>I stayed at home all day and Father Mother &amp; Children went to Church in morning It was Flower Sunday</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 18th fine</td> <td>I set out lambs in big field and started Father to plow Peter cut corn</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 19th fine</td> <td>Father plowed Peter cut corn I chored and went to town in afternoon with Geo Allewet Who has come to work with us for a year, at $20000 per year I settled with Peter Ballantine, his wages come to $50 and the grain fed to sheep &amp; expenses at Show come to $30. which when deducted comes to $20 in his favor.</td> <td></td> <td>2000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Wensday 20th fine</td> <td>Father plowed. Geo bound corn. I chored and looked after things. Bowmans no 1 had Bull calf by E.P. Ringleader</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>410</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thu -Sep 21.st 1905 fine</td> <td>Father plowed. Geo finished binding &amp; Shocking corn I chored &amp; went for meat I am to pay Geo Henderson the Guelph prize money &amp; $3.20 of a bal coming to me from the money I paid him when he went to Toronto show</td> <td>.</td> <td>3.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Fri 22nd fine</td> <td>Geo went to Barber's Silo filling in morning and we worked at fence around Orchard in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>sat 23rd fine</td> <td>I hitched up Quince &amp; Quality and went to mill with 11 bgs grain to Chop and went to Ex. Office &amp; got prize money $1900 pd for Gro. $2.75 Father plowing till 4 P.M.</td> <td>1900</td> <td>1 2.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sun. 24th fine</td> <td>Father Mother &amp; I went to Church in morning and Children &amp; I to S.S. this Bible Class &amp; the Superintendent were very kind in their remarks</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Mon. Sep 25th fine</td> <td>We finished fencing orchard turned rams in and Geo worked at wood in afternoon Father plowed all day. Miss Workman &amp; Miss Doke came home with the Children in evening and spent a pleasant Evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Tue. 26th fine</td> <td>Father plowing and hauling mangels 3 lds. Geo pulling mangels after ten a.m. I went shooting.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>411</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Wensday Sep 27 / 05 fine</td> <td>Father plowed in morning &amp; He &amp; I hauled 6 lds mangels in afternoon Geo pulled mangels all day I went to town bgt dry goods. 29c. recd $18650 for prize money from Toronto.</td> <td>18650</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Thursday 28th fine</td> <td>Geo Pulling mangels. Father choring &amp; helping load mangels. I went for beef our beast was in this time. I am to pay $3840 for it I pd Mr Geo Henderson $2000 prize money the amt was $1900 went to town sent $665 to A.R. Simpson to pay for bed, then I bgt hardware 40c, got horse shod. 75c</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> .75 .40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Friday 29th fine</td> <td>Geo pulling Mangels. Father &amp; I pulled for a while in morning &amp; hauled in afternoon 4 lds</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9 <p></p> x</td> <td>Saturday 30th fine</td> <td>We hauled in last of the mangels today 9 lds Geo at McDougalls Threshing had Joe Fisher helping us, 50c per day Mr &amp; Mrs Bruder came to see the stock today <p></p> Bred E.P. Mayflower 4th to Lord Val</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 1st Oct / 05</td> <td>Father Mother &amp; I went to Church in morning and Children &amp; I to S.S. Bessie for first time she was three Yrs old Yesterday Col. 30. 10. 11.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .10 .11</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 2nd wet</td> <td>Geo at Mitchells Threashing I went to mill got 185 lbs barley Chop. 714 Oat Chop</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>412</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Oct. 3rd fine</td> <td>Geo at Friendships thrashing I fixed around preparing for our thrashing and asking hands.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 4th fine</td> <td>We thrashed our grain all except peas had McDougalls 1. Barber 1. Friendship 1. Mitchell 1. Telfer 2. McCrae 1. Flick 3/4 We have about the same amount of grain as last year and peas extra. Pd J Busby. $125</td> <td></td> <td>1.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 5th fine</td> <td>We cleaned up around barn in morning, and Geo put some wood into shed in afternoon &amp; Father &amp; I went to Jacksons thrashing and then went up to Tom's and got the numbers of lambs. Father &amp; I went to Fords Thrashing Prayer Meeting in evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>G.A. #</td> <td>Friday 6th fine</td> <td>Geo took holiday today I am afraid he is taking too much Beer. I went to town got. Plow &amp; Gate. repairs were 45c and I also paid for horse fork. $450 I recd Check for $2500 from J.F. Ager, for a ram Lamb</td> <td></td> <td>.45 4.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. Oct. 7 / 05</td> <td>We took up potatoes all day. had two boys hred. @ 200 / 50 pd J. Cole .50. to T OBrien .25 I owe him 25c</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 8th fine</td> <td>Father Mother &amp; I went to Church in morning Children &amp; I to S.S. col. 5. 3.</td> <td></td> <td>.5 .3</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>413</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monfay Oct 9 / 05 fine quite warm</td> <td>Father &amp; Geo worked at potatoes I went to mill with 21 bags to chop $105 and bgt hardware. 14c fruit. 25</td> <td></td> <td>1.05 .25 .14</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 10th fair</td> <td>I made 2 crates and trimmed sheep ready to ship to Missouri went up to Tom's for a ram lamb for Ager</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 11th Dull</td> <td>I shipped three sheep Two to Alvin L. Coffman Wyeth. Missouri. And 1 lamb to J.F. Ager. Rea Mo. <p></p> Geo cleaned box stalls in morning and picked potatoes in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday. 12th Dull</td> <td>I finished plowing No 4 &amp; Started 6. Father plowing 6. We also took up some potatoes one load. We lost a shearling ram fighting. Mr Lowe was here today and made me an offer on two heifers but we have not closed the bargain yet.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 13th fair</td> <td>Father plowing. Geo &amp; I working at potatoes</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td># <p></p> x</td> <td>Saturday 14th fine</td> <td>We had two boys in morning &amp; one in afternoon helping with potatoes. Father &amp; boy went up to Tom's &amp; helped him in with his mangels pd boys 75c. Went to town got medicine, bgt shoes $203 grapes 30c, pd Geo 5.00 E.P. Bell 3rd had a c calf today by Lord Val. 2nd</td> <td></td> <td>.75 2.03 5.00 .30</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>414</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. 15th / 05</td> <td>Father, Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning and Jennie, Mary, Bessie &amp; I to S.S. col. 10. 25. 10. 03.</td> <td></td> <td>.48</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 16th fair &amp; Cool</td> <td>Father plowed I went up to Mr Lowe's Elora to see his Stock And try to finish up our deal. he speaks of coming down this week Geo cutting wood and choring.Ticket. 70c dinner .25</td> <td></td> <td>.95</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Tuesday 17th fair</td> <td>Father plowed. I butched Ewe lamb No 71 and chored in morning. Geo cut wood I trimmed sheep in Afternoon The Belle of Delaval 2nd had cow calf today by E.P. Kaiser</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 18th Wet very</td> <td>Geo off drunk. Father &amp; I Chored cleaned up barn floor. And I went to town sold sheep skins $2.25 pd Young for wheat $1260 bgt dry goods $104 gro. 40c drugs. 15c</td> <td>225</td> <td>1.04 .15 .40</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 19th Dull</td> <td>Father plowed all day Geo came and got his clothes &amp; I pd him the bal of his wages. $500. I chored around barn all day.</td> <td></td> <td>5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 20th blustry</td> <td>Father plowed &amp; I chored went to town, bgt dry goods $429 gro. 20c street car tickets .25</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .20 4.29</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 21st Dull &amp; cool</td> <td>Father finished the field Except cleaning up furrows I did chores. Mr Lowe came along &amp; bgt three females E.P. Pride 2nd E.P. Beauty &amp; E.P. Beauty 2nd for $40000.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>415</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. Oct. 22 / 05 fine</td> <td>Father Mother &amp; Aunt Jane went to Church in morning Children &amp; I to S.S. Aunt Jane &amp; I in Evening heard Toronto metrapolatin preacher &amp; was very good. Col for missionary Father &amp; Mother 500 Mary &amp; I 500 Env. Father .20 I .50 S.S. 10. 2</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .20 .10 .02</td> <td>500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Monday 23. fair</td> <td>Geo Started again at noon today. we went for his things in morning bgt. stove damper 15c Father and Geo topped 27 rows Turnips in afternoon I plowed</td> <td></td> <td>.15</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 24th fair</td> <td>I finished plowing stubble in morning and Father &amp; Geo. Topped turnips &amp; filled up grist. I went to mill in Afternoon. got 19 bgs chopped got 100 Snowdrift flour $250</td> <td></td> <td>95c</td> <td>250</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 25th fine</td> <td>We took up bal of potatoes in morning &amp; fixed pit bottom for turnips and topped turnips in Afternoon. I went to the O.A.C. Sale. did not do any buying. Will came today</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 26th fair</td> <td>We chored in morning and Geo went to town and I went around the Stock With Will then went to the Station. We had quite a chat he looks real well.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>416</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Friday. Oct. 27th 1905 Dull</td> <td>We worked at Turnips all day. fixing up root house in morning &amp; hauling in afternoon we hauled 15 loads today. had H. Morris &amp; Mr Cromar &amp; T.OBrien in the Afternoon. boys at .25 &amp; Man .75.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 28 Dull</td> <td>We worked at Turnips all day got in 21 loads had Mr Cromar &amp; H. Morris E.P. Kyma 11th 14th had Bull. C. by Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 29th fair</td> <td>Father Aunt Jane &amp; I went to Church in morning and Children &amp; I to S.S. Col. 30. 10: 03.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .10 .03</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 30th fine</td> <td>We worked at Turnips had no outside help have them all topped and harrowed out now.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>record 283</td> <td>Tuesday 31st snowy.</td> <td>We chored around barn cleaned pit bottom and butched sheep 283 Ewe I went to town got C. oil .72 root fork. $135. Sold Skin $125 bgt 1 brl salt. .125 to be delivered. Mr Lowe came along in Afternoon to look at Cattle.</td> <td></td> <td>1.35 1.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 1st Nov snowy</td> <td>We Chored in morning Mr Lowe Came for Cattle And paid me. $45000 I pd Dr. Savage $11000 and Dr. Robinson $500 hardware .12 Spray Pump 30c</td> <td>45000</td> <td>11000 5.00 .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Thursday Dull &amp; damp</td> <td>We Chored in morning &amp; hauled 7 lds turnips in Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>417</p> th <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>J 11</td> <td>Friday Nov 3 / 05 Dull &amp; damp</td> <td>We Chored &amp; worked a little at turnips in morning &amp; hauled 11 lds to pit in Afternoon Tom brought his ewe lambs in Afternoon 11 lambs weighed 1260 @ 4 1/2 = $56.70</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>56.70</td> </tr> <tr> <td>21 <p></p> P.G.</td> <td>Saturday 4th fine</td> <td>We finished hauling in turnips today. 21 loads. had H. Morris J. Fisher, &amp; O. Lemans pd them 50c each per day pd H. Morris 100 as he worked a day last week paid George 200 pd Mary $100</td> <td></td> <td>2.00 2.00 1.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 5th Dull</td> <td>Father Mother Aunt Jane &amp; I went to Church. Children &amp; I to S.S. Col. 30. 10. 08.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .10 .08</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Monfay 6th dull &amp; wet</td> <td>in the morning men chored and I went to town got lime 25c hardware, 20c Groceries $1.60 c. Lard 70c E.P. Pride had C Calf by Lord Val 2nd.</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .20 .70 1.60</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 7th Dull</td> <td>Geo Went to Fords thrashing in morning, And we thrashed Peas in Afternoon. had Barbers 1 Friendships 1 Mitchells 1 Telfer 2. Harvey 1. Fords 1 We got along nicely were Just thrashing 1 hr &amp; 20 Min.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Wensday. 8th Dull &amp; Chilly</td> <td>We took up carrots five loads and Father &amp; I went to Old Mrs Mitchells funeral. A. Whitelaw 45c my Share of Oyster supper for Beef ring Pd Mr Cromar $325 and Harold Morris 30c</td> <td></td> <td>3.25 .30</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>418</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Snow Dull &amp; Chilly Thursday Nov. 9th / 05</td> <td>We finished carrots &amp; got grist ready for mill 25 bgs. I pd nack the 778 lbs oat Chop I got from Jim &amp; Also paid 2.95 for Chopping that was done while I was in Hospital and for 810 lbs barley chop I got about July Total $14.55</td> <td></td> <td>14.55</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 10th chilly</td> <td>{?} covering pits. I went to see about nurse. bgt hardware. 75c then 14 Stationary 10c ordered 500 Envelops $150</td> <td></td> <td>.75 .14</td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Saturday 11th fine</td> <td>Geo finished pits. Harry picked Apples. I went to town. sent $10.67 to Homestead Iowa. then and $770 to Advocate bgt 500 envelopes. at Kelso's hired T. Aitken for one month for $1500. paid Geo 3.00</td> <td></td> <td>10.67 7.70 <p>1.50</p> 3.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 12th fair</td> <td>Father Mother Aunt Jane &amp; I went to Church in the morning. Children &amp; I to S.S. Col. 50.07</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .07</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monfay 13th fair</td> <td>We worked around barn most of the day. Geo left this morning and went to Mr. Derby's. I paid him $7.88 being wages due him. Harry &amp; I took three cows up to Tom's. E.P. Kyma 4th and Pride of Powrie 11th &amp; E.P. Pride. &amp; her calf.</td> <td></td> <td>7.90</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 14th Cold</td> <td>We Chored &amp; I went to town for Nurse. bgt molasses. 64c Stamps 30c O.A.C. Students were here in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>.64 .30</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>419 Nov / 05</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Wensday 15. Stormy</td> <td>We chored around barn and I went to town in Afternoon. sent 850 to record lambs of 1905 &amp; $300 to enter Bull for the International. <p>bgt pr Halters. 275 Oat meal 2.65 hardware 95. Exchange order E.M. 09</p> E.P. Kyma 11th had B.C. by Lord Val 2nd.</td> <td></td> <td>8.50 3.00 .65 2.75 .09 .95</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Thursday 16th fair</td> <td>I took 16 bgs of oats and barley to mill and Took Father to Doctor. Mr Lowe Came this Afternoon and Tom came down in evening E.P. Mayflower 3rd had B.C. by Lord Val</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 17th fair</td> <td>I took Father to Dr. morning &amp; Evening and took Mason up to Tom's in afternoon and piled fence lumber. bgt 1/2 brl molasses @ 32c</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 18th fine</td> <td>Father drove himself in to Dr. he is some better. I went to mill .10 bgs oats 3 peas and brought home grist I took on Thursday. meat $2.40c saw I struck out lands ready for plowing &amp; Harry started to weave fence</td> <td></td> <td>2.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 19th fine</td> <td>Mother, Mary E. &amp; I went to Church in morning. Children &amp; I to S.S. Col. 08c Tom &amp; Family came and went with us to S.S. Father went to the Doctor before Church time</td> <td></td> <td>.08</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 20th fine</td> <td>Harry worked at fence I chored &amp; Took Father to the Doctor. he seems rather worse today. I got hair cut 20c</td> <td></td> <td>.20</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>420</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Tom. Aitken Started</td> <td>Tuesday. Nov 21st / 05 fine</td> <td>very cold last night. to Harry worked at Fence Tom hauled up waste lumber I helped. Mr. West pd me 100 for bull service</td> <td>100</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>mits for Harry 40c</td> <td>Wensday 22nd fine</td> <td>Father spent a rather Sick Night had to send for the Dr about 2 A.M. I passed the Cathater twice for him We worked at fence. Tom hauled up old lumber. I went to town to get wire at Morris 135lb other hardware mits for Harry .40 Sugar $100</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 23rd fine</td> <td>Harry finished putting stays on live fence. Tom &amp; I finished piling lumber. took 18 bgs of grain to mill and broke up boards Father seems about same is still quite unwell pd for chopping $145</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday. 24th wet.</td> <td>Men cleaned out box stalls in morning &amp; Harry worked at fence in Afternoon. I got Spray Pump and went to town bgt fish .60c wire 40 lbs at Morris. N.P. Went to the Dr's for medicine for Father, he seems brighter today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. 25th fine</td> <td>Harry worked at fence in morning and Plowed in Afternoon. Tom Chored &amp; cut wood. I went to town sent Entries to Toronto for the Winter fair 1650 exchange 10c bgt beef. 172 lbs. @ 5 1/2 950 got lock fixed 25c Jennies S. bag rep. 10c Put Ad in Mercury for Stray horse</td> <td></td> <td>16.60 9.50 .10 .25</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>421</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sunday Nov. 26th 1905 fair</td> <td>Aunt Jane Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning Children &amp; I to S.S. Col. .12 12. Father is improving a little</td> <td></td> <td>.12</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 27th fair</td> <td>Harry plowed. Tom Chored &amp; broke up old lumber for wood. I chored &amp; went to post office. recd an order from Henry C. Jewett for a ram Lamb no 73. Father is still improving a little.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 28th Dull &amp; Wet some snow</td> <td>We clipped cattle's heads in morning and white washed stables in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 29th very warm morning &amp; cold night.</td> <td>Harry &amp; Tom were at Telfer's thrashing and I did Chores - went to town recd $30 from H.C. Jewett. East Aurora New York for a Ram Lamb.</td> <td>3000</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 30th Clear &amp; Cold</td> <td>Men both went to Telfer's thrashing in morning till 10 A.M. &amp; then we fixed wire fence John Mountain Came today and has bgt a bull. E.P. Prince 2nd 83333 got harness mended 25c bgt molasses. 60c</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday Dec. 1 / 05 fine</td> <td>Harry &amp; I chored in morning Tom and Family came and and He and I went to Cook's Sale I bgt. a set of Harrows and Scuffles for $525 pd. I gave Tom a Check. for $6645 for lambs</td> <td></td> <td>5.25 66.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 2nd Sloppy</td> <td>Men Chored all day. I went for tools implements to Cooks took them to Toltons to be repaired. Pd for disc Harrows $2200 bgt groceries .67: Drugs.20 Aleake 160 tinware 25c ordered shoes $3.75</td> <td></td> <td>1.60 .25 3.75 22.00 .20 .67</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>422</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. Dec. 3 / 05 fair &amp; Cold</td> <td>Aunt Jane, Jennie Tom &amp; I went to Church in morning heard Rev. Marshall preach on "Understandest thou what thou readest." He gave his views on how we should read the "Word of God" Took Children to S.S. Col. $100. 10. 05.</td> <td></td> <td>1.16</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Monday 4th fair</td> <td>I went to Mill with grist in morning 11 bgs. np &amp; got it back also last grist of 19 bgs. In Afternoon I shipped Young bull to John Mountain I prepay freight 90c <p></p> Bred Bowmans No 1 to Lord Val 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Tuesday 5th fair</td> <td>got team shod 50c np at Mr C. K's Harry &amp; I Ear tagged lambs Tom Came for Ram Bowmans 22. Rec 721. I sent Ear Tag &amp; Certificate to J. F. Agee. Rea Missouri for Bowmans 63. Rec 947</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 6th fair</td> <td>Tom &amp; Harry put barbed wire on top of line fence Father &amp; I chored and made Crate Father is improving today. I took Jack in to Dr. Reeds to have his leg attended to and Shipped lamb to Henry C. Jewett, Via Canadian Ex Co. bgt a new pulper $11 and old one I pd $900 returned brl of molasses to Jacksons</td> <td></td> <td>9.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 7th</td> <td>We prepared for the Fat Stock show and Chored generally</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>423 Dec 1905</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 8th misty</td> <td>Men Chored and I took Aunt Jane to Hospital I pd for the Ambulance 200</td> <td></td> <td>2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 9th {?}</td> <td>Men Chored and I went to see Fabout Show.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 10th fine</td> <td>Children &amp; I went to Church in morning and also to S.S. Services to-day were very nice.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 11th Dull</td> <td>We took Stock in to the Show and started to prepare for Showing.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 12th Dull</td> <td>We showed cattle today &amp; got 1st for two year old 2nd for Yearling.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 13th Clear</td> <td>We showed sheep today got 1st &amp; 2nd for Shearlings 2nd &amp; 3rd for lambs</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 14th fair</td> <td>We showed carcase today and got 1st for it</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 15th fair</td> <td>Show is over Sold Carcase at 10c per lb. 886 lbs sold hide 81 lbs at 10 = $810 recd prize money 115</td> <td>11500</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pd Harry $300</td> <td>Saturday 16th fine</td> <td>I took grist to Mill in Morning. Twenty bgs pd $100 got robe at Tovell's pd for lining $225 pd Harry 300 sold Recd $8860 for Carcase of heifer.</td> <td>$8860</td> <td>300 2.25</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>424 Dec / 05</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 17th fine</td> <td>Mother went to see Aunt Jane and I went to Church Children &amp; I went to S.S. in Afternoon. col 07</td> <td></td> <td>.07</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monfay 18th Dull &amp; mild</td> <td>Men Cleaned box stalls and I went to town in morning and went to the Pd Hewers Ac. $2270 pd Penfolds Ac $27.35</td> <td></td> <td>22.70</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3 <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Tuesday 19th Dull</td> <td>We cleaned muck out of part of the Yard and hauled gravel into it. I went to town bgt hardware 34c paid for ad &amp; renewed newspaper for 1907 at Mercury Office. $193 bgt beans at Hewers 30c <p></p> <p>We got a Son Early this Morning And Both Mother &amp; Baby are doing well.</p> <p></p> Matilda was in Heat today.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X X</td> <td>Wensday 20th Dull &amp; mild</td> <td>Bred Matilda to E.P. Ranger <p>Bred E.P. Pride 3rd to E.P. Raider</p> we hauled gravel all day After Chores were done, repairing roads around barn ect.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 21st Dull</td> <td>We hauled gravel till noon and then I went to Town pd Harry Howie and he left today at noon $1160 is the bal that was coming to him pd Rudd for Stove. 500 C. Oil 72c</td> <td></td> <td>11.60 <p>5.00</p> .72</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 22nd Damp &amp; Windy</td> <td>Tom did Chores I went to the Nomination. Expenses .10 .25 <p>I seconded Mr Elliot's nomination</p> When I got home in Evening Baby was Sick we telephoned for Dr but he could not save him he died about 8.20 P.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>425 1905</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Dec 22nd Contd</td> <td>these three days has been three of the most Encouraging of my life. And now what a waist we seem to feel for Chap that Cheered us so much. Mary keeps up wonderful</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>pd John $600</td> <td>Dec. 23rd Windy &amp; Colder</td> <td>I made arrangements and we had Baby buried this Afternoon at 2.30 P.M. in Union Cemetery. His name is William. Simpson. Bowman Coffin &amp; Funeral Expenses 800 <p>Lots &amp; grave digging $5400</p> I bgt things tonight Gro $205 books Ec. 35. dolls. 50. slippers $290. knife 35c cap 25. goose $130 Candies 15c</td> <td></td> <td>8.00 54.00 2.05 .35 .50 2.90 .35 .25 1.30 6.00 .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 24th fine</td> <td>Mary E. Mother &amp; I went to Church. Mother to Hospital Jennie &amp; M.E. went to S.S. col. 30. 02.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .02</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Monday 25th fine</td> <td>We did chores and spent the rest of the day in the house. Tom &amp; Family Came for a while in Afternoon Father does not improve much. Bred E.P. Pride to E.P. Raider</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 26th fine</td> <td>We did chores cleaned the box stalls in morning &amp; I went to town after dinner. sent $4.50 to the Youth's Companion being subscription for 1 year to T &amp; R - Rhind England &amp; W.B. Mountain Boston Mills Ont. got harness mended. 20c</td> <td></td> <td>4.50 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 27th fine</td> <td>Went to School meeting in morning &amp; also went to town in Afternoon bgt hardware. 35.10. Saw dust .15 went to Hospital.</td> <td></td> <td>.45 .15</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>426</p> <p>1905</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday. Dec 28th fair</td> <td>We chored and fixed things up around barn generally Forest Bros came for calf. paid me. $32</td> <td>3200</td> <td>32</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 29th rainy &amp; Cold in Afternoon</td> <td>Tom &amp; I got a grist of Chop ready 14 bgs oats. 3 Peas 3 Barley took it to mill in Afternoon Pd for Chopping $100 got my hair Cut 20c</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 30th fine</td> <td>We did chores and I went to Toronto to Aberdeen Angus meeting with Mr. Hodson at Rossin House. Mr H. has offered on part of Govt. to Take all our Cattle into the New Book. free of Charge to Continue to do this until there arrangements made for Interchange of business. With American Book Mr Sharp Mr Burt &amp; I were at meeting.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>150 75 / 5</td> <td>Sunday. 31st fine</td> <td>Mary &amp; Jessie &amp; I went to Church heard Rev Smith of Dublin St preach on Being Not Conformed to this World but be Transformed, by the renewing of Your Mind</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 1st Jan 1906</td> <td>I went to vote After Chores were done and. voted for Wright, Henderson, Dawson Elliot and Crane. Jennie &amp; I went up to Tom's in Afternoon. Saw the Stock cows look fairly well.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 2nd fine</td> <td>We cleaned stables in morning &amp; I showed a Mr Bradley around stock &amp; Took Jennie to Station paid Blacksmith ac. 3.00 recd. 50c from Jennie. Mail 35c salts.25</td> <td></td> <td>3.00 .25 .35</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/21a1bccfaa5b5cd8b6b1ac0437c4a5c3.pdf 0e7aa1256d50975318e0c9f618a7aa8d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 308 <table> <tr> <td>Wensday Dec 30<u>th</u> 1903</td> <td>18 Oct 7th X 2nd time</td> <td>We did chores and fixed bins to put dip to carbolic acid on cattle Acid for ring worm & dip as a preventative for spreading. Witch of Mote, in heat today bred Bromaus no 1 to p of B</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Thursday 31<u>st</u></td> <td>We worked at Chores & went for beef. Mr Mc Crae Came in Afternoon and we had quite a chat. I gave him one dollar to help a poor man out where he is Bred E.P. Bell to P of B</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Jan 1st 1904 fair</td> <td>We did chores. <s>and</s> at noon I took Mother Jennie & Mary.E. up to Tom's for dinner Willie Mountain came this Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 2<u>nd</u> Cold E.W.</td> <td>W. Mountain Geo & I went to town as soon as chores were done. We got Geo a boarding place at Whittacker's & got his name put in for the Short course, at the College I pd Morris' Account $51.25, paid Penfolds.$25.<u>00</u></td> <td></td><td> $25<u>00</u> $51<u>25</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 3<u>rd</u> Cold & Clear</td> <td>Mother, Jennie & I went to Church in morning & Children & I to S.. col. 30. & 5</td> <td></td> <td>.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30 below Zero 35,43, Oct 11th XX</td> <td>Monday, 4<u>th</u> very Cold Thermometer about 30 below zero.</td> <td>Father & I went to vote. voted for Crane, Dawson & Henderson, then sent $1<u>55</u> to C.H. Dana, for J.J. Belle in Afternoon I went for Grist, did not get wheat, Pd $1 for 15 bgs, 25 c to go on next lot bred Kyma 4 to E.P. Belle, 3rd to Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td> 1.55</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/55de62aa35dd31ab0edb946aa27f0742.pdf f6c3e5dc4698a97c61295de0161d8c83 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 309 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday, Jan 5<u>th</u> 1904 fine to Cold Thermometer 25 to 30 below zero</td> <td>Father & I did chores and I went to town in Afternoon. pd Dr Reed's ac $5<u>00</u> then bgt saw dust 10c went to Mill & got two bgs wheat Chops. rec<u>d</u> $13<u>00</u> from G.T.R. refund of Ticket to Chicago.</td> <td> 13<u>00</u></td> <td>10 c 5.00.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Wensday, 6<u>th</u> milder</td> <td>We worked around barn all day, did chores and some fixing up. <s>we</s> C. McDougall had old cow back again to Prince of B. gave bull to Young Stallion</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> 47 Oct 14th X</td> <td>Thursday 7<u>th</u> mild</td> <td>Father & I did chores in morning Father went to Town I went with cattle to O.A.C. W. Gosling of Kansas, was there giving the Students a lesson on beef Cattle. He picked the Sister of Grand Champion, Carcose at Chicago as our best Bred E.P. Kyma 11<u>th</u> to P of B. She was bred in evening after walking to College & back.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 8<u>th</u> mild</td> <td>Father & I did chores and I looked for a boy at Gibsons in afternoon but he is hired.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Saturday 9<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father & I did chores in morning and I went to Insurance meeting and then to the O.A.C. then Came down town returned wire Stretcher to reed 65c gave Mary $5<u>00</u></td> <td> .65</td> <td> 5.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6232e0356c32e06bc666bf00c93dbec1.pdf 2770800b84cc3abb64993213f9deadb3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 310 <table> <tr> <td>38 Oct 17th</td> <td>Sunday Jan 10<u>th</u> 1904</td> <td>Father & I did chores & Children & I went to S.S. col. at S.S. 09. bred E.P. Belle 2<u>nd</u> to P of B.</td> <td></td> <td>.09</td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 11<u>th</u> cool Frost rhino</td> <td>Father & I chored in morning I went to town after dinner, got horse shod. 50 c N.P. then went to mill with 12 bgs Chop. got a tooth filled. 75c</td> <td></td> <td><s>.50</s></td><td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 12<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father & I did chores all day. Dr Reed came in Afternoon to see if Princess would do to take into the Judging Class. </td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 13<u>th</u> snowy & mild</td> <td>Father & I worked at Chores in morning & I went to Mill for Grist in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 14<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>Father & I did chores I went for beef to Hendersons, & chored in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 15th fair</td> <td>Father & I did chores and I went to town bgt hardware got leggings mended 15c Hardware .30c Tea at Scroggies 1.05 N.P.</td> <td></td> <td>.30</td><td>1.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Saturday 16<u>th</u> blustry</td> <td>Father & I did chores in morning then I wrote a letter re. Stock Yds. to Papers , And went to town mailed letters & got 50 <u>lbs</u> oil cake at 65c. at Thorp's N.P. E.P. Belle 4<u>th</u> had Cow calf by P of B.</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X </td> <td>Sunday 17<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Jennie, Mary & I went to Church in morning & Father & I in Evening heard two good sermons by Rev. Dr. Chown Kyma 6th in heat</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/240fb411fa459e777ff9f38a1dfefaa6.pdf f20e71aa2b1af0337565ae929d0ff772 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 311 <table> <tr> <td>Monday Jan 18th 1904 Cold & Clear</td> <td>Father & I did Chores in morning and I took Princess out to Judging Class in Afternoon she was placed third to Mr Sorbys two</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 19<u>th</u> fair & cold</td> <td>Father & I did chores all day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 20<u>th</u> Soft</td> <td>Father & I worked at Chores I went to mill in afternoon I got grist & took <s>15 bgs</s> 12 bgs oats, 3 wheat.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 21<u>st</u> Storm from East</td> <td>Charles Smifield came last night sent here by the Department o Colonization Toronto. i have hired him for a month at $8<u>00</u> and he started work today at noon. And made a fairly good start. We went to town for his box, I bgt Flour $2<u>10</u> Bran 60c I went to W.R. Stewart's funeral, of Fort McLeod, Alberta. he Died of Heart Failure at St Thomas</td> <td></td> <td> 2.10 .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday, 22<u>nd</u> Soft, a great amount of sleet last night</td> <td>Trains all delayed. I went to Toronto to Exhibition meeting To Committee meeting. There were some important changes made Beef hers are now all graded hers cow 4 yrs & over is thrown out, & calf herd added.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 23<u>rd</u> fair</td> <td>Charlie & Father Chored all day. I went to Town in Afternoon. I took 14 bgs to Chop at Mill, & got grist I took on wensday. pd ac $1<u>70</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.70</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/03fc5ebb212d8ee5f770c49d5a0b3107.pdf 0485f6aa11e286d02991765e752511cd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 312 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. Jan 24<u>th</u> 1904 Cold & Storny</td> <td>I went to Church in morning and Charlie in evening Rest stayed at home all day. col. 30c</td> <td></td> <td>.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 25<u>th</u> cold</td> <td>We worked around barn all <s>day</s> Morning C sorted potatoes in afternoon I went to town bgt 1 doz bgs 3<u>00</u> spools .08 gro .05 left our cutter at Penfolds to be fixed And they loaned me one of theirs, Shoeing to be 2<u>00</u> runner 50c</td> <td></td> <td> 3.00 .08 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Tuesday 26<u>th</u> Stormy E.W.</td> <td>Father & I worked at barn all day and after morning chores. Charlie sorted potatoes Witch of Mote in heat</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 27<u>th</u> fine & Cold</td> <td>Charlie, Father & I worked around barn & Shovelling roads in Afternoon we made track to pit Mr McMullen & Mr T.C. Rogers came to see our Stock this evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Thursday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did chores and hauled in four loads of Turnips from pit.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 29<u>th</u> fine</td> <td><s>Cha</s> Father, C & I did chores and hauled turnips from pit 55 loads.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 30<u>th</u> fair & milder</td> <td>C & I hauled Turnips 55 loads</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 31<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>Mother & I went to Church in the morning and Tom & Family came in the afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6f30de3270195812fb5f79ffb1a21559.pdf c8b480bb9cfa3eb09e02683d532e085b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 313 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Feb 1st 1904</td> <td>Father & C Chored all day I went to Town in morning and Engaged Mr<u>s</u> Jones as Nurse, bgt 50<u>th</u> Oil cake at Thorp's.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 2<u>nd</u> Stormy E.W.</td> <td>Father & I got grist ready in morning and C. sorted potatoes. in Afternoon I went to town. pd for chopping 75c, pd Mr<u>s</u> S. for washing 1<u>00</u>, stamps, 19c 100<u>lbs</u> Bran 80c</td> <td></td> <td> 1.00 .75 .80 .19</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Wensday 3<u>rd</u> Stormy & Cold</td> <td>We hauled the bal of large pit of Turnips 5 loads</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 4<u>th</u> Cold</td> <td>Father chored Charlie sorted potatoes. I went to town bgt hardware $1<u>38</u> Corn $1<u>30</u> Express 15c, Ticket to Toronto $2<u>00</u>, pd for broach pin 10</td> <td></td> <td>1.38 1.30 .15.10 2.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 5<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father & Charlie did chores and I went to Dom Cattle Breeders Assn at Palmer House Toronto, Mr Hodson adressed the meeting <u>very nicely</u> and showed the very great work that is being done by the department . my expenses today were $2<u>50</u></td> <td></td> <td> 2.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 6<u>th</u> Soft</td> <td>Father, C & I chored all day. Separated cockerels from hens. We have 18 for sale Father went to town bgt lamp & lantern glases 34c</td> <td></td> <td>.34</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Sunday 7th Soft & rain</td> <td>I went to Church in morning and C in evening. pd in envelope $1<u>00</u> open 10c E.P. Belle 5th had Bull calf by P of Benton</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 .10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 8<u>th</u> fine & cold</td> <td>We Chored in morning & cleaned a load of wheat in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/207d3578770f2ebc3a863c82872e0397.pdf b89ee2151aca0dfaa5f4a8ffec955d79 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 314 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Feb 10 / 04</td> <td>Father & C chored I took a load of wheat to mill. Sold it at 80c per by. 63 bu 20 lb. = $50.66c in Afternoon I went to see Wm Tuck about going to inspect Andrea's Barn, the roof of which has fallen in. Coal Oil 66c bred Kyma 6th to P of Benton</td> <td></td> <td> .66</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 11<u>th</u> fine & cold</td> <td>Father & C Chored all day I went to Simpson Farm to see the barn that had fallen in with snow. Mr Wm Tuck went with me. We also looked at Tom's Job. he has agreed to take it. at $1<u>75</u> per day and Just what he has to pay for the Extra help</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 12th</td> <td>We cleaned up wheat & I went to mill with load of wheat & recd. 80c per bu 60 <u>bu</u> at 80</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> {written vertically in margin} Wills AC</td> <td>Friday 12th</td> <td>I went to Farm bgt two roosters, for $4<u>00</u> and then went for horse at McKenzies. pd. ac. 1.00 setting two shoes 25. Father & C Choring. Will came <s>last</s> to <s>Saturday 13th fair</s> night and we had quite a talk on business matters. He has decided to let his creditors take what they will of his stuff. He made out that account that is standing Against Bow front and it amounts to $4892.23 that is making up intrest to today</td> <td></td> <td>4.00 1.50 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 14<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did Chores & Will & I went to Station. We had quite a chat. Saw him away. Pd Penfolds ac. 29<u>75</u> Pd Taxes $40<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>29.75 40.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/698eabc3bbe461cd3fe0b3b4f8d34339.pdf 13fa56ffa896a15917c7cee9e5f8a5c7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 315 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat Feb 13 / 04 cont.</td> <td>I paid <s>oil</s> Taylor for oil cake $1.35 went to see Mr Tuck about fixing A.R.S. Barn he is going to see about it at once.</td> <td></td> <td>1.35</td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 14<u>th</u> fair & mild</td> <td>Nother & I went to Church in morning and Charlie in Evening. We had a very good sermon this morning on the Gospel by Mathew.</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 15<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>We did Chores took in three Jags of Straw and Took Mr Smith of St Mary's down to Sorby's he was here to see our young Stallion but will not buy until he sees Mr Miller's</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 16<u>th</u> Cold</td> <td>C & Father choring and Cleaning wheat I went to town in morning and pd Swayze account this is the last account for 1903. got some Irons for bulls manger. 25c rec<u>d</u> $5<u>00</u> from A Lewis for bull service <td></td> <td>.25</td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> XX</td> <td>Wensday 17th Clear & Cold</td> <td>We did Chores and cleaned up some wheat Bred E.P. Mayflower & Lady Evangeline of W.G. To prince of Benton.</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Thursday 18<u>th</u> E.W. Chilly</td> <td>C. & Mr Bye went to Porters Thrashing in moning and C cleaned up rye in Afternoon and I took 34 <u>bu</u> 35 lbs wheat to Mill. got 80c, $30.07 c got Kettle led 10c. halter fixed 15c took 7 bgs wheat to mill. 7 Emptys. got 25 <u>lbs</u> oil cake at Thorps np. McDougalls bred old cow to E.P. Laird</td> <td>30<u>07</u></td> <td> .15</td><td>25Cts</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/077b4db43763802e830bcbd23f973837.pdf efb3e779cfce9eeec665b92bf6c5fc65 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 316 <table> <tr> <td>Friday 19<u>th</u> Feb 1904</td> <td>I went to College for some more roosters after we got morning Chores done and in afternoon I Took Gang plow to swayze this finishes up the plow deal got seat fixed. 60<u>c</u> Chairs .05, bgt 61 lbs oat meal $1.60 100 lbs Molasses cereal $1<u>50</u> yarn .53<u>c</u> drawers $1<u>00</u> boxes. 25<u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td> .60 .05 1.60 1.50 1.00 .53 .25</td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 20th fine</td> <td>Father & C cleaned oats after Chores were done in morning I took beet lifter home to Wrights And in afternoon C & I took in wood into wood shed. stamps .25c</td> <td></td> <td> .25</td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 21<u>st</u> soft</td> <td>Mother, M.E. & I went to Church in morning and C in evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 22<u>nd</u> blustry N.W.</td> <td>We cleaned out peas in morning and cleaned some oats and wheat in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 23<u>rd</u> <s>fair &</s> wild &=Snowy</td> <td>I went to Annual meeting of Toronto National Show And took part in Election. My Expenses today were $2.85 Father and C. Cleaned some wheat</td> <td></td> <td>2.85</td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 24<u>th</u> Cold</td> <td>We cleaned oats and did chores. Went to Town for Oil Cake & corn pd for Corn at hewers 55c per bu got 100 lb oil cake at Thorps N.P.</td> <td></td> <td>3.30</td><td>1.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 25<u>th</u> cold</td> <td>Cleaned Oats, and did chores started at Barley.</td> <td></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1c497d05267dd9b0d84fd53907e009a8.pdf 830f55b76d43c8ea676c27c3a7e4534b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 317 <table> <tr> <td>Friday Feb. 26<u>th</u> 1904</td> <td>Father & C. Cleaned Barley I went to town b gt molasses meal $1<u>60</u> at Hewer's N.P. to go on wheat which he has bgt from me he has promised to take our 1902 wheat at 80<u>c</u> and I am going to haul out our good wheat to Goldies at 98c Took 18 bgs oats to Jims Mill and got home 3 1/2 bgs of last lot. got shoes repaired.05</td> <td></td> <td>.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 27<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I hauled two loads of wheat to Goldies Mill. 60 bu 45 lbs & 59 <u>bu</u> 65 lbs at 93c per bu got Mothers teeth fixed $1<u>50</u> laces 10<u>c</u> pea nuts .05 p lards .04</td> <td></td> <td> 1.50 04 .05 .10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 28<u>th</u> fair & soft</td> <td>Father Children & I went to Church in morning and Children & I to S.S. col. for Father .30 and myself .30 S.S. .21</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .30 .21</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 29th Stormy E.W.</td> <td>Father & C. Chored and filled up wheat I took two loads to Mill.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 30<u>th</u> <s>fine</s> fair</td> <td>We had the worst block for years on the railway today. Four engines and a way car passed through going west about 6 P.M. the first since yesterday at that twice. I went to town and to bank and deposited $202.52c that I got for fall wheat at 89 to 93c per bu. got {?} for pr Shoes at McLarens. then arranged to get slings to car Changed for the Junius Londen</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/77ad23fabbf14fe4b5a6d8fde491fa51.pdf d338d59535cd5b3e87c8bfd09cdcbe6f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 318 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday Mch 2<u>nd</u> 04 soft</td> <td>We Chored in morning & in afternon took 15 full 13 empty paid for last chopping $1<u>20</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.20</td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Thursday 3<u>rd</u> blustry</td> <td>Father & C chored all day I went to Committee meeting of Industrial Association we have changed time for live stock now to be there on Friday instead of Wensday of first week, and made some other alterations which we think will be an improvement. My Expenses today will be $1.85 E.P. Belle 4th in heat</td> <td></td> <td>1.85</td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 4<u>th</u> fair & cool</td> <td>We Chored around barn and I went to Town.pd {Ren?} rent $2<u>60</u> bgt Groceries $2<u>68</u> brought <s>Mr</s> Dr Savage & Mr<u>s</u> Jones out. Sold <s>Two</s> three Cattle to Mr Broadfoot of Fergus he paid me $25<u>00</u> and I have to deliver them to Fergus, and he then pays me $300 more.</td> <td></td> <td>2.68 2.60</td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x.</td> <td>Sat 5<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>E.P. Belle in H. We fixed up car for sheep after Chores in the morning and loaded sheep in Afternoon got cradle $2.50 got Harness mended $3.25</td> <td></td> <td>2.50 3.25</td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td><td>Sunday 6<u>th</u> Soft</td> <td>I went to Church in the morning and Charlie in Evening. rest of us all stayed at home. Col. 30c</td> <td></td><td>.30</td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 7<u>th</u> <s>fair</s> soft</td> <td>I went to Mill in afternoon got 200 bran $1.80, oil cakes $1.30 at Hewers salt $1<u>35</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.80</td> <td>1.30 1.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 8<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We fixed barb wire fence along the flats, bgt 70 lbs at Morris $2.10 N.P. </td> <td></td> <td></td><td>2.10</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8f468f5e1e56eb0fe22aaf932f57ab80.pdf c498fd1269e778a4d90a5f8def2eb441 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 319 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday. 9<u>th</u> Mch. 1904</td> <td>I took a load of wheat to town in morning to Hewer 46 bu 35 <u>lbs</u> at 80 c. = 37.25 pd Father $12<u>00</u> got 1/2 ton oilcake from G.J. Thorp. $13<u>00</u> <u>np</u></td> <td>37.25</td> <td> 7.65 12.00</td> <td> 13.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 10<u>th</u> blustry E.W.</td> <td>C & I cut wood after chores were done in morning & I went to town in Afternoon Went to Mr Calendar's for a new Machine for unloading grain he takes our old one and gives us his. I went to Penfolds & bgt an axe $1<u>05</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.05</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> 20</td> <td>Friday 11<u>th</u> fair E.W.</td> <td>C & I cut wood after Chores in morning and afternoon I hauled up load of wood and Father & C filled up a grist 20 bgs oats & barley And C then cut wood & I went to mill got last grist 13 bgs P. 65, got shoes rep at McLeods $1<u>00</u> groceries 17c</td> <td></td> <td>.65 .17</td> <td>1<u>00</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 12<u>th</u> fair N.E.W.</td> <td>I went in morning to see J.C. Evans about buying a bull for Mr Hodgson of Manitoulin Island. After Noon I went to R. Darby's Funeral Then took Mr Evans home</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 13<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father & I went to Church Children & I to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Monday 14<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>bred Witch of Mote to Prince of Benton We got sheep home from the show and chored in the afternoon. I went to town hardware .60 groceries $2.25 <s>2 axe</s> .20</td> <td></td> <td> .60</td> <td> 2.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 15th fine</td> <td>We chored in morning & I went to McCannels sale in Afternoon Horses did not sell well</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6a913e96e7d5bdbd34976d805556dabe.pdf 26dd0870cbe89ab61b7b3ee3224d0549 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 320 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday, 16<u>th</u> fine.</td> <td>Charlie & I Cut wood in morning & I took Two men to see bull up at North's. Then I went to town, And called to see how bull sale was going.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Thursday 17<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Pride of Powrie 11th in Heat We did Chores and shipped three cattle to Thos. B. Broadfoot Fergus Elm Park Laird 9<u>th</u> Lady Emlyn of W.G. & her calf. pd Freight $3<u>85</u> Charlie went with them rec<u>d</u> $54<u>00</u> and $6<u>10</u> from A.P. Westervelt for prizes of lambs at Ottawa</td> <td> 54<u>00</u> 6<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Friday. 18<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Father & I chored in the morning. C. arrived home at about 11.30 A.M. his Expenses were $1<u>30</u> I paid him the $1<u>00</u> I owed him. We hauled turnips in afternoon 1 load bred E.P. Kyma 14th to prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td>1.30 1.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 19<u>th</u> Dull & Soft rain to {?}</td> <td>We did chores and hauled two loads of turnips in morning and in Afternoon C Sorted roots and apples & I made a cupboard for Stable. went to town bgt dates ect for Children. 13c</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>.13</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 20<u>th</u> fine & cool</td> <td>Father Jennie & I went to Church in morning and He & I went to see Mr<u>s</u> Louis Brader who is about dying in Afternoon. She is quite helpless.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 21<u>st</u> fair & Cold E.W.</td> <td>I went in morning to see if Cull's were ready to move and then went for Flour 5<u>00</u> & bran 1.80- n.p. went to Mr Hendersons Funeral in Afternoon. Then hauled two loads of furniture for Cull's.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5.00 1.80</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b7c402f2cae76bd4d3e8eaacf6d2d742.pdf 23c030320d3c04eabd1b0f2dbe3cd9ed Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 321 <table> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Tuesday Mch. 22<u>nd</u> 1904 Dull & Soft</td> <td>we hauled 6 loads of Turnips from pit Pride of P 11<u>th</u> seemed partly in it.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 23<u>rd</u> very fine</td> <td>We finished hauling in roots in morning & I took a loaf of barley 75 empties 15 bg 1655 lbs & oats to mill in Afternoon I rec<u>d</u> Check from Mr Broadfoot for $300<u>00</u> paid for Cattle I paid for Chopping last grist $1<u>00</u></td> <td> $300<u>00</u></td> <td> 1.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday, 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did chores and pruned apple trees I went to town. paid a note for $350<u>00</u> due in June rec<u>d</u> a refund of $4<u>70</u> int. ..3.50 - $4.70 = 345.30 bgt </td>340 <u>lbs at Hewers bgt gro. 25c</u> <td>345.30</td> <td> .25</td> <td> 3<u>52</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Friday 25<u>th</u> Soft showery</td> <td>I went for meat in morning and then C & I pruned Trees until noon & C until evening I went to town afternoon and bgt L. oil 75<u>c</u> pd <s>for</s> ac in full at Morris. 80<u>c</u> bred E.P. Bell to prince of Benton 2<u>nd</u> time</td> <td></td> <td> .75 .80</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Saturday 26<u>th</u> blustry & cool</td> <td>We did Chores and pruned apple trees. E.P. Kyma 4th showed a little like being in heat.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 27th fine & Cold</td> <td>Father Mary E. & I went to Church in morning heard Rev. Sparling of Metrop. -- Church Toronto "Preach that Men should repeat" it was a very Earnest Appeal. And in the Afternoon he talked to the Children on being perfect through Suffering.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2b8c42e4c09bf13ffd68303610c96a82.pdf d0127c895f4245e4c99c27902d7bd0cf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 322 <table> <tr> <td></td><td>Monday Mch 28 / 04 fine {?}</td> <td>Father & C Cleaned up Stables Ect in morning and in Afternoon. C & I pruned trees finished Apple trees & started at ornamental trees. I went to town and sent $1<u>50</u> to Thos McFarlane and 1<u>00</u> to J.W. Burt, and bgt Stationary 20c wrote a letter re. Late Thos Henderson and sent it to Farmers Advocate. received News From <s>Old Country</s> Felling England that James Rhind died on Mch 13<u>th</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.50 1.00 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td><td>Tuesday 29<u>th</u> Soft</td> <td>C & I cut wood and Chored in morning and I took grist to mill in afternoon 6 bgs. Peas 6 oats and two emptys. got last grist back pd for Chopping 75c</td> <td></td> <td>.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td><td>Wensday 30<u>th</u> Soft & fine</td> <td>C & I pruned trees and Chored generally hauled up wood ect. Sold six cockerels yesterday and two pullet and three cockerels today. $8<u>50</u></td> <td></td> <td>8<u>50</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td><td>Thursday 31st Soft & dull</td> <td>Bred E.P. Belle 5th to Prince of Benton I went to town in morning retd wire 40c bgt hand axe .45 sold some cabbage 2 doz to Mr Redwin 2 dox to precious 2 doz Lillie & Haddens 1 doz to Jackson 4 doz to Mitchell. 1 doz to Scroggie Sold all potatoes we have to spare to Mr Thorp at 95c & our small ones at 50c</td> <td>.40</td> <td>.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td><td><u>Good Friday</u> 1st April 1904</td> <td>We Chored in mornng & scraped apple trees in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/393cfc868b601b8155cd973dfe84e945.pdf b5ed988622b129ca52a39e8a0c9fec82 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 323 <table> <tr> <td>x x</td> <td>Saturday Apr 2<u>nd</u> 1904</td> <td>got two ram lambs A Man that Called himself Smith of Carleton Place <s>and</s> came last night to buy some Angus cattle We spent quite a bit of time showing him stock and are now of the opinion that he is a Fake. I went to Insurance meeting some changes were made in the rules. sold 12 doz cabbage in Evening at 50<u>c</u>. Redarin owes us 50<u>c</u> Precious $1<u>00</u> Scroggie 70<u>c</u> Mitchell. 2<u>00</u> Hadden 1<u>00</u> Bred E.P. Bell 4th to Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Sunday 3<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>Father & I went to Church in the morning and heard Rev. Mr Marshall preach, and in afternoon Jennie Mary E. & I went to S.S. col. .25,.10,.05.01 we got Bramas & 1 Ewe lamb from two ewes</td> <td></td> <td>.41</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 4<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We Chored in morning & went up to Tom's in Afternoon and also to see Mr Simpson's barn that Mr Tuck is re-building I bgt things for Children 15<u>c</u> pd for Halter at Metcalf's bgt bit snaps.</td> <td></td> <td> .15 1.00 .15</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Tuesday 5<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did Chores and I hauled in two loads of potatoes 19 bgs or 60 <u>lbs</u> in 1st load and 2nd load 19 70/90 bgs 18.78 McCannels came for a load of hay at $7<u>00</u> per ton Bred old Pride of Linemore 2nd to E.P. Master 2<u>nd</u> G.D. Hood had Light Roan heifer to E.P. Master 2<u>nd</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 6<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>McCannel got a load of hay this morning. I took two loads potatoes to Thorp, 18 bgs 70 lbs @ 98=5 $74.94 9 1/5 bgs. @ .50 4.67 bgt 12 bu Wandscluen Barley @ 55 rec<u>d</u> $40. Onions .30</td> <td>74.94 4.67 40<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td> .30</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b0a73472f51e6b8ccb5ddea17afbf477.pdf 3cdd065b2121dcdd9099dc1f48dc2ca2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 324 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday. 7<u>th</u> Apr 1904</td> <td>I went for meat in morning pd Henderson for heifer $32.70 pd Geo. for killing $2<u>00</u> we then got grist ready & a few bgs potatoes. I went to town in Afternoon rec<u>d</u> from Thorps $33.01. then took chop to mill 15 bgs 14 emptys, then bgt. 3 bgs corn at Hewers 2<u>95</u> lbs</td> <td></td> <td>32.70 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Friday 8<u>th</u> Apr 1904 soft</td> <td>C started to roll meadow after Chores this morning and Father & I chored around barn and prepared cabbage for market. bred Witch of Mote 2nd time to Prince of Benton.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday, 9<u>th</u> Changeable</td> <td>C finished rolling new meadow I went to town, sold cabbage to Mr Mitchell, 5 doz at 50 = $2<u>50</u> and he pd us for 4 doz last Sat and 4 doz eggs. 60 bgt 50<u>c</u> worth raw sugar bgt Cultivaor from Penfolds and changed our old one on it.</td> <td>2<u>50</u> 2<u>00</u> .60</td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 10<u>th</u> fair & Cool</td> <td>Father Jennie & I went to Church in morning and Charlie in evening We heard Rev. Marshall preach in morning on Luke's Gospel I had a bad cold & stayed in most of the day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 11th Dull snow last night</td> <td>Father & C. Cleaned up stalls in morning and Cleaned seed oats in Afternoon. I did not feel well and did very little today. Arranged the sheep record Ect.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 12<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>I was sick all day. Mr Swayze came along & Sold me a manure spreader for $120<u>00</u> due oct 1<u>st</u> / 04 J.W. Atkinson came for Tory and gave us a note due oct 1st for $100 with 6% interest.</td> <td>100 note</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bfd4aadc436d64126b5e37b0ea284a1c.pdf 9299c42c634727168c3c4df5644eb3e3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 325 <table> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Wensday. Apr. 13<u>th</u> 1904 dull</td> <td>I was sick & in the house all day. Proff Day came to see bull and wants to get him out to the College. And is going to let us have use of <s>our</s> their Imported bull if they get one. bred Pride of Powrie 11 to P. of B.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 14<u>th</u> fine & cool</td> <td>hard frost last night I felt some better and worked a little this morning and most of afternoon we bred Pride of Powrie 11th again today to Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 15<u>th</u> <s>fine & cold</s> stormy E.W.</td> <td>We worked around grounds cleaning up generally & did chores.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Saturday 16<u>th</u> fine & cold</td> <td>I went to town in morning pd. ac at McLarens $2<u>10</u> sent $8.25 to Farmers Advocate got drill at Toltons $1<u>25</u> got 3.30 <u>lbs</u> corn at Hewers 5 1/2 bu corn at hewers at 58c bred E.P. Mayflower 2<u>nd</u> time</td> <td></td> <td>2.10 8.25 1.25</td> <td> 3.19</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 17<u>th</u> fine & cool</td> <td>Father Mother & I went to Church. heard Rev. John McDougall of North West tell us a story of his North west life among the Indians</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 18<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We chored & I shore seven sheep and went to town. <s>Three aged ewes. 2 aged rams</s> got Cultivator at Penfolds I am to pay them two dollars difference sold. cabbage 2<u>00</u> bgt Groceries 65c. oatmeal at Hewers 75c</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>.65</td> <td>10.00 .75</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/191516def9515d06f572dea3b33835cb.pdf 8fecd2adfc490052df1f28dd02eff700 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 326 <table> <tr> <td>Tuesday 19<u>th</u> 1904. Cold & Stormy</td> <td>We finished Shearing Sheep all but old ram. and dipped most of them also. C. cut brush along road fence. got our last lamb today. 2 Ewes</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 20<u>th</u> fair & cool</td> <td>I went to mill in morning tool 5 bgs peas 10 bgs oats then bgt 300 bu & pd ac at Goldies $9<u>50</u> ac in full went to pick . C & I moved boards from fence in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>9.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 21<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>We chored generally moving fence ect. I went to town got rooster at Webbers and and Horse Shod 25c pd Dr Savages bill $9<u>75</u></td> <td></td> <td> 9.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 22<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>We chored & C hauled up wood in forenoon and I went to town bgt clover seed $12<u>00</u> bag. 15c. Started Father to plow this afternoon C levelled pit bottom. Mary, M.E. & I went up to Tom's farm. I went over to See barn at Simpsons do not think very much of the Job.</td> <td></td> <td>.15 12.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 23<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>Father plowed. C & I cut wood in morning & C hauled four loads in afternoon. I asked hands to Thrashing, and did chores.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 24</td> <td>Father, Mother & I went to Church & Children & I to S.S. col. 10. 30. 07</td> <td></td> <td>.47</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 25 fine</td> <td>C went to Friendships <s>thrashing</s> sowing We sowed in afternoon had Mr Friendship.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1b9896f672f5369f1f4a6898e68070ef.pdf eee6a9c9a8ab44151bc478ac8eb4fe24 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 327 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday. Apr. 26<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father plowing in morning and C & I choring we thrashed Timothy Afternoon had Fords, Bye, Barber & McDougall's pd Young for Thrashing & Cutting wood. $7<u>00</u> bgt hymn book .60 School bg & other things for Jennie 1<u>00</u> rubbers 50c</td> <td></td> <td> 7.00 1.00 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 27<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father cultivated C & I plowed & chored in morning and afternoon Thrashers took away their machine.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 28<u>th</u></td> <td>I plowed Lucerne patch Father Cultivated and Charlie Chored and split wood.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 29<u>th</u> Dull & damp</td> <td>We finished plowing & harrowing Lucerne patch in morning & sowed some Oats in No 1 in Afternoon C harrowed. Father chored.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 30th Dull & damp</td> <td>We finished sowing no 1 with oats 12 acres. and did chores</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 1st May 1904</td> <td>Father Mary & I went to Church heard Rev Marshall preach and administer the Sacrament Children & I went to S.S. and Mother & I in evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> XX</td> <td>Monday 2<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>C Cultivated orchard & Chored we bred Witch of Mote 3<u>rd</u> time to prince of Benton also grade Yearling to p of Benton</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8ebe265864eb1254a0e873068ee60acf.pdf 3528c4849f49cb2f21d2ab0ca705eff0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 328 <table> <tr> <td>Monday 2nd cont.</td> <td>I went to mill with 10 bgs. mixed of B & 6 bgs peas 12 emptys pd for last grist 75c got 200 Strong bakers <u>$4<u>80</u></u>/ 240 np then bgt. Corn 190 <u>lbs</u> at 60c per bu NP at Hewers then Lucerne 90c. Timothy $2<u>25</u> Waverly oats. 16 <u>bu</u> <u>6 40</u>/ 40 $9<u>70</u> gave my check for it. Straps 70c<td> <td>.75 9.70 .70</td> <td>4<u>80</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 3<u>rd</u> fine warm</td> <td>Trees are budding & grass growing Father Cultivating root grd C harroqwing orchard & corn ground. I chored all day C harrowing root ground in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 4<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father finished cultivating root grd & I sowed barley on it in afternoon. C harrowing all day sowed a little Lucerne near barn. Hewer sent out 5 bu Corn $3<u>00</u> Salt $1<u>35</u> oilcake $1<u>40</u> </td> <td></td> <td></td> <td> 1.35 3.00 1.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 5th fine</td> <td>sowed feild next to Hammels & cultivated lat patch where peas were last yr.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 6th fine</td> <td>Finished sowing today and went to town in afternoon got wagons fixed 25,35, got chop at mill. got things at Bookstore 37c</td> <td>.</td> <td>.25 .35 .37</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. 7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father rolled all day C hauled manure in morning & chored in afternoon I went to town bgt Gro at L & Haddens 58c seeds at Hewers 90 & $1<u>35</u></td> <td></td> <td>.58</td> <td>.90 1.35</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/10bc3fb835d018c293a590df6bc4542f.pdf 9a9327dd2a8d625cf97fdc34ad639416 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 329 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 8th fine</td> <td>Father Mary & M.E. went to church in morning & Children & I to S.S. col. 17c</td> <td>.17</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 9th Showery</td> <td>I got sheep from Tom in morning to feed lamb then we took seed back to Thorps and rec<u>d</u> $4<u>38</u> took Bull out to the College <s>Yester</s> to get his feet pared and paid cattleman 1<u>00</u></td> <td>4.<u>38</u></td> <td> 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 10<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>We shipped Stallion & Bull to Jas. D, McGregor I drew on him for $300<u>00</u> <u>{?}</u> for Stallion, then I went to see about manure Spreader. but would not accept it, as I did not consider it as good as they agreed to make it.</td> <td>$300<u>00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 11<u>th</u> fine & cool</td> <td>Father Cultivating in morning C hauling manure. I planted vegetables in garden, and Father plowed mangel ground in Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Thursday 12th fine & warm</td> <td>C hauling manure 10 lds Father Rolling in morning I went to Tom's with meat I went to mill in afternoon took 14 bgs Chop. got all that was there from last time pd for chopping two last grists $1<u>35</u>, pd for Mothers spectacles reparing .20.</td> <td></td> <td> 1.35 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 13<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We sowed a little rape & mangels & planted a bag of Early harvest potatoes C hauling manure 10 lds</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3bf9ee506f01ee0866f90c12b205fbc3.pdf 273cec4171a3120264e33ba6c616c803 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 330 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. May 14<u>th</u> / 04</td> <td>We hauled manure from G.T.R. Yards 5 loads & Chored rest of day it was rather wet & dull.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 15th fine</td> <td>Father & Mary went to church in mornng & Mother & I in evening Children & I to S.S. <s>then</s></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 16<u>th</u> cold</td> <td>I hauled manure all day and C Split wood & helped to unload. I sold bull to Mr J.C. Evans for Mr John Hodgson. Winedemoya Manitoulin Island, for $105<u>00</u> to be delivered tomorrow.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 17<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Frost last night I hauled two lds manure from Stock Yds & took wagon to get fixed then shipped bull to Mr Hodgson. Mr Evans as responsible for Mr Hodgson and he is to send me the money in a short time.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Wensday 18<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>We chored & I went around to get votes for Consolidated School. Princess foaled in evening Stallion colt by Golden Victor Imp. got wagon fixed in morning</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 19th dull</td> <td>heavy rain last night we hauled a load of gravel to fix culvert and then C hauled manure I got colt shod. 75c got paid missionary money $6<u>00</u>, Drugs 95c</td> <td></td> <td> .75 6.00 .95</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday, 20<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>C hauled manure. Father & I went to vote at School meeting. There was a lively time and consolidated school</u></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/53cb5068c96444fe60269cac37d5cebb.pdf a46cfe592eb0e9c3ed1a455c9d61718a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 331 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>was defeated by one vote was 37 for 38 against and Chairman was in our favor. C hauled 8 loads manure</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Saturday 21st fair</td> <td>Trees came mostly into leaf today turned cattle out for a short time. C hauled manure in morning and Chored and cultivated in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 22<u>nd</u> fine showrs at night</td> <td>Mary & I went to Church in morning and Children & I to S.S. Mr Norris came out with us from Church and I took him up to Tom's in evening. We had quite a pleasant Chat</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> 6 lbs</td> <td>Monday 23<u>rd</u> fair</td> <td>We worked up mangel ground in morning and raised some drills and sowed them in afternoon C hauling manure in afternoon. I went to town in evening got 3 lbs mangels at Hewers 3/4 <u>lb</u> of Carrot seed 40 of /2 oz Cabbage 45c</td> <td></td> <td> .45</td> <td> .45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Tuesday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I finished mangels & carrots. C hauled manure Father took a notion to help loading, weighed a lamb that came about 2nd of April 57 lbs a Twin</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Wensday 25<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>C hauling manure I plowed with Colt & Queen</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Thursday 26<u>th</u> fair Showers at <s>Night</s> in P.M.</td> <td>I plowed. C hauled manure Gave M $2<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>2.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/757c24478c1dc13465271f78b659496b.pdf d3a1cc274833860292e854694adc85d1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 332 <table> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Friday 27<u>th</u> May 1904</td> <td>I plowed C hauled manure Father Chored & helped to fill</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Saturday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>C Hauled 9 lds manure I cultivated corn ground & sowed corn and scuffled early mangels C & I went to Town in Evening bgt gro 50 sold some Eggs at 12c 10 doz </td> <td></td> <td> .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 29<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary & I went to Church in morning and children & I to S.S. Miss Carr came out in evening and Mother & I drove her home</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr>Your <td>x 8</td> <td>Monday 30<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>I took Princess to horse in morning bred her to Elator by Baron's Pride C hauled manure. I plowed</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> 3</td> <td>Tuesday 31<u>st</u> Dull</td> <td>C harrowed in morning & I plowed. C hauled manure in afternoon 2 lds then we worked inside as it was wet. I went to town in even bgt Plow fixtures. $1.15c</td> <td></td> <td> 1.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td> 3</td> <td>Wensday 1st June 1904</td> <td>I started up to Toms to help raise barn then fixed plow and plowed until noon. C stopped hauling manure ac of wet roads. 3 lds then he split wood the rest of the day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 2<u>nd</u> <s>fair</s> Showery</td> <td>C. Splitting wood & hoeing out Lucerne from corn patch. I helped at Tom's barn we got on fairly well.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 3<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>C Choring I went to Tom's all day we did not get quite finished.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/278649a4738b2e908c69d8473ff8d379.pdf c205f031a2e5dfbe842a33ba504de79a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 333 <table> <tr> <td> #</td> <td>Saturday 4<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We finished Tom's barn today that is finished Jacking it up. I bgt meat for Tom Today. $2.81c I rec<u>d</u> A Check from Jos. D. McGregor for $300<u>00</u> for Young Stallion</td> <td> $300<u>00</u></td> <td>2.81</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 5<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father Mary & I went to Church in morning & Mother & I in evening Children & I to S.S. Mr<u>s</u> Dan Reed of Glanford came out to tea.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>C Cultivated root ground I ran weeder over corn & Mangels and spread ashes on potato ground and cleaned up around house Mr Sangster of Farming World came Along and I have agreed to run an ad for three months with them.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x 8</td> <td>Tuesday 7<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>C went to Tom's and hauled 1 load lime & 3 lds sand Mary & I went to town bgt dishes Ect. $10<u>25</u> harness mended poker 02. Shoes mended $1.00 Old Pride in heat.</td> <td></td> <td> 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Wensday 8<u>th</u> Dull & wet</td> <td>C hauling manure 8 lds Father & I cleaning up wood pile & choring I went to town bgt dung fork, 65c Turnip seed $2.20c Tomato plants 17c buggy top fixed 10c Ordered frame of gate at Toltons, $3<u>60</u> 4 1/2 X 13 ft harness mended 10c halter 1<u>50</u></td> <td></td> <td> .65 2.20 .71 1.50 .10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 9th fair</td> <td>C at Mitchell's raising I went for meat & chored</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b609791b7302d708c1fe1fc626aa7b2f.pdf 0d655ee0f132f88a6f07b2146a7dfaf8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 334 June <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 9th. 1904 Damp</td> <td>I went to meet Jennie & bgt gold ring 4<u>00</u> Gold Spectacles 4<u>00</u> at Savages then bgt groceries 55<u>c</u> In Afternoon I chored & took Lillie and Jennie up to Toms. then took rods to Mitchells for turning Jacks.</td> <td></td> <td>4.00 4.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 10<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We celebrated Father & Mother's fiftieth Anniversary of their wedding. Jennie, Will, Tom and I made them a present of a pair of Gold Spectacles for Father and a gold ring for Mother. And Uncle Rob<u>t</u> gave them each $5<u>00</u> Bessie Mountain sent A Worked Pillow to Mary. We had Mr Burgess out to Photograph the group.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Saturday 11<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>C hauled 9 loads manure I chored & took Aunt M. to Station in morning saw Bessie Mountain on her Way to St Marys Also saw Mr<u>s</u> D Reed & the Miss Dickenson's in Afternoon I went to Town & also to mill pd for Chopping 70c took 15 bgs mixed B & O paper 02</td> <td></td> <td> .70 .02</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 12<u>th</u> fine</td> <td><s>We</s> Father Mary & I went to Church in morning and Children & I to S.S. and Mother & I in Evening. Col. 30.30.10.,07.</td> <td></td> <td>.77</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 13<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>C finished hauling manure through bush & started to cross plow in afternoon Mr Marshall paid us a visit and baptised Marguerite Robson.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/040368adb9c8991c4a98f0d4e2870de8.pdf 392eda5bac37e8ae3ee07b8398e18c8b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 335 <table> <tr> <td> H</td> <td>Tuesday June 14<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>I got horses shod 1<u>00</u> sold wool. $17.88, 11 1/2 cts per lb got grist 75c, got gate at Tolton's $3<u>60</u>, np dry goods at Bollerts, $5.50c took a grist about 8 bgs of oats, <s>and ordered 5</s> got 80 lbs wire at Morris N.P. we planted potatoes in the Afternoon</td> <td>17.88</td> <td>.75 5.50</td> <td>3.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 15 fine</td> <td><s>We</s> Plowed in morning Father & I cut potatoes and we planted in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 16<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We finished planting potatoes and C started to plow Father hoed some mangels & I fixed fence and showed Stock to Mr Beoll of Waverly & his Friend. Mr Anderson Mr Broadfoot came along with his motherinlaw & his Wife</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 17<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>C plowing I chored & took Father to build in windows in A.R.S. Stables & Mary to pay a visit to Tom's Then went to Town and paid $200<u>00</u> intrest on R. Knowles Mortgage.</td> <td></td> <td>200<u>00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 18th fine</td> <td>We finished cross plowing turnip ground and started to raise drills & sow gave Mary 3.00 to buy dry goods</td> <td></td> <td> 3.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 19<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father & Mary went to Church in morning and Mother & I in evening col. 30c</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/76be20aff77a3bcf001614ac475adf4e.pdf 8bfe3270a5007e611cff113a7db06b60 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 336 June 1904 <table> <tr> <td>X.</td> <td>Monday. 20<u>th</u> Showery.</td> <td>C & I worked at Turnip ground, got about half sowed. I took Princess to Sorbys in morning she was not in heat. The Gravellers were here today. Father worked on road all day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 21<u>st</u> Showery</td> <td>I sowed turnips & raised drills. C. scuffled mangels & carrots & early potatoes</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 22<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>We finished sowing Turnips and Mr Fuller from Arthur came to see our bulls And decided to buy Mr Bell's bull at $100 and Expects to be able to take it in <s>thr</s> two weeks.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 23<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>C Plowed headland around root field & we started to hoe mangels in field</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 24 June</td> <td>We hoed mangels and Father cultivated & rolled rape ground.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 25<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>L & H. Morris hoed mangels & picked mustard. We went through all the Spring grain, and we went to town bgt Groceries $2<u>90</u> and oat meal $1<u>20</u> <s>paid</s> rec<u>d</u> 75c for Cabbage. Charlie's Chum Mr Danse came this evening.</td> <td> .75</td> <td></td> </tr> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 26<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father & Mary & Jennie went to Church in morning and Mother, Mary & I in Evening col. 10.30</td> <td></td> <td> 30 10</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/24899f9c2d2a60b805324a245e623cec.pdf e7c917e55a6e8ce307c08f38ffb5b99b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 337 June 1904 <table> <tr> <td> x.</td> <td>Monday 27<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>C hoeing mangels I went to school meeting then to town. Telephoned to Breslau, 15c bgt hardware $1<u>00</u> Membership of Fat Stock Club $1<u>00</u> Hired John Heney for the week at $1<u>00</u> per day. Bred Old Pride of Linimore to E.P. Master 2nd</td> <td></td> <td>.15 1.00 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>C & J. Heney hoed mangels and I scuffled. ect. Father Plowed rye ground</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 29<u>th</u> Showers in Eve</td> <td>In morning C & I finished hoeing mangels first time and I took a load of wheat to Hewer's in Afternoon $45<u>60</u> I paid. Pd Hewer's Ac. 42.77 <s>Thursday 30th Showers</s> pd for Chopping at mill 50c Bug death. 50c duster 20c</td> <td>45<u>60</u></td> <td>42.77 .50 .50 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 30<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>Peter Donald came from Emigration Office Toronto last night I got his things today and he started work at noon. I raised drills from rape in Afternoon and C. Hauled manure on rye patch.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Friday 1<u>st</u> July 1904 Showery</td> <td>C hauled manure to no 1 and Peter thinned carrots I raised Rape drills and sowed some rape. Took Father and Mother to Station. They are taking a holiday until Monday at Hamilton & Glanford. I got Rape seed 75<u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td>.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 2<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>In Morning C hauled manure to no 1. Peter Scuffled corn and mangels and finished thinning Carrots in afternoon and scuffled some. I sowed rape, & Took Children up to see barn to Toms, then came home bgt Groceries. 30c</td> <td></td> <td> .30</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8fbd41df575c538b906f9c2373db1d42.pdf e6f013eb4f972629f81a8788e67f31ad Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 338 July 1904 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. 3<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>Father & I went to Church in morning .. & Children & I in Afternoon & S.S. Col. 30.07.10.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .10 .07.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Monday 4<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>We finished sowing rape behind bush Peter scuffling mangels & hoeing Charlie took Princess to Sorbys in morning she took <u>horse</u> <u>Elator</u> & went to mill in afternoon brought home corn chop and took 180 <u>lbs</u> Barley and Rye. Mother got home. Bessie Mountain Called today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 5<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We started to cut hat today cut about 31/2 acres & kiled it in evening. Father, P & C hoeing mangels till about teatime.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 6<u>th</u> Wet</td> <td>We hoed mangels in morning and fixed things around barn, then hoed in afternoon. I also went to see about getting Slings fixed.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We hoed & scuffled roots most of day. Started to hoe Turnips. Went to mill in Evening got 750 <u>lbs</u> Chop at 105 Per 100 N.P. got grist of Chop. 70c Mr Wigile Came & fixed slings I got rope from him. $7<u>82</u> 46 lbs at 17c</td> <td></td> <td> 7.82</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5 x</td> <td>Friday 8th fine</td> <td>We hoed turnips and mowed some hay in morning and hauled 5 loads in afternoon G.D. Hood had Hereford cow to E.P. Master</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Saturday 9th Showery</td> <td>We hauled 1 load of hay in morning & kiled up most of what we had cut.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6cf291f72fa5053c3e2ea9bb80e54a41.pdf 273ad903872fd9f5647127f1dc77451f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 339 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 10<u>th</u> July 1904 fine</td> <td>Father Mary & Mary E went to Church in morning and Mother Jennie & I in evening col. 30. 10.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 11<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>We worked at Turnips in morning and cut some Clover in afternoon we hauled three loads & hoed a few turnips A shower came on about 5 P.M. & stopped the haying</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Tuesday 12<u>th</u> Dull & Showery Thunder last night very heavy Lightning</td> <td>We chored around barn in morning and I went to Town got binder Canvas 2<u>00</u> <u>np</u> hardware 40P sent $19<u>75</u> to Thos McFarlane to record calves of this year & change .15 then I bgt molasses at 35c / per Gal 1/2 brl at Scroggies. Queen had a Filly Foal today by Golden Victor & Rope Hitch 30c</td> <td></td> <td>.40 19.90 .30</td> <td>2<u>00</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 13<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We hoed a while in the Morning and then spread hay out, and hauled five loads <s>out in</s> in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Thursday 14<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We Finished hauling what hay we have cut. 6 lds</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Friday. 15<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I cut about 3 acres of hay in morning and rest worked at Turnips we kiled up hay after tea bred Witch of Mote to E.P. Master 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 16<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I cut 3 ac hay in morning & we kiled it in evening we all worked at Turnips rest of the day</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/922100ad73de7df887ed5763d5934aac.pdf 7a06696000f19d377de1bc63b12ff258 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 340 July 1904 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 27th fine & hot</td> <td>Father Mary & Jennie went to Church in morning & Mother & I in evening Col. 10. 35 <s>10</s></td> <td></td> <td>.45</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We worked at Turnips & finished cutting clover and hauled five loads of clover.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Tuesday 19<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father & men worked at roots in morning & we hauled 3 loads hay & kiled up what I cut in morning.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Men hoed Turnips and scuffled in morning and we hauled 3 loads in afternoon & kiled what I cut in morning.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 21<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>I took P.A. Donald to Station in morning & Paid him $14<u>00</u> His wages came to $13.83c Thomas Buchan Came today from Emigration Office Toronto & I have hired him for a month at $15<u>00</u> to start with. Mr Morris was here all day helping us at hay.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 22<u>nd</u> fair</td> <td>Tom & his man came along this morning and helped us to hoe turnips. We hauled 3 loads of hay & kiled what I cut in morning</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 23<u>rd</u> Wet</td> <td>We Chored & scuffled and hoed Turnips. I went to town in morning bgt 100 lbs Twine from Penfolds 50 BR @ 14c 50 Peterboro at 13 1/4 things at Morris 74<u>c</u>. Oatmeal $1.25 np at Hewers pd for Photos at the Burgess $7<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>.74 7.00</td> <td>13.50 1.25</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0577e49e0ce9e3da7a8b248c86458597.pdf 0a601d081c2e11fda996d35c536aed4c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 341 <table> <tr> <td><s>xx</s></td> <td>Sunday July 24<u>th</u> 04 <s>fair</s> Showery</td> <td>Father Mary & M.E. went to Church in morning and Mother Jennie & I in Evening.Children & I to S.S. Col. 10.35. 02. </td> <td></td> <td>.10 .37</td> </tr> <tr> <td>XX</td> <td>Monday 25<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>I paid Sorby for 3 mares bred 1903 $27 We bred both Queen & Princess to Elator at Sorbys. 3rd time for Princess, 1st for Queen We finished cutting hay today & also kiling. Father & Tom hoeing Turnips till teatime and then helped kile hay. C & I cut around Fall wheat field.</td> <td></td> <td>$27.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 26<u>th</u></td> <td>We worked at cutting wheat <s>& hauling a little to</s></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 27<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We finished cutting wheat and hauled 4 loads of hay. Aunt Jane moved out here today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 28<u>th</u> Wet</td> <td>We chored in morning and I went to town in afternoon. got 300 oat Chop and got harness fixed 30<u>c</u> blacksmithing 15<u>c</u> we got 500 bran & 200 flour at Goldies.</td> <td></td> <td>.15 .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Friday 29<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We Cut around barley and scuffled some rape & put paris green on potatoes in morning & hauled hay in Afternoon 5 lds</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Saturday 30<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We hauled hay all day twelve lds. had Mr Hammel & Mr Morris, put them in Full of accounts. $1.<u>50</u> to Mr H and $3<u>00</u> to Mr Morris Mr H Pd for cow to bull $1<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.50 3.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b4ebfa08cdf46672b9d81043f315e7a8.pdf bfbbd7cf7ca655a26c8769bc3016b121 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 342 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday July 31st 04 fine</td> <td>{entry blank}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Aug 1st fair</td> <td>{entry blank}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Aug 2<u>nd</u> Showery</td> <td>We finished hauling hat rakings and started at wheat were stopped by rain. Went to hoe till teatime & then I went to Mill bgt 1500 <u>lbs</u> Chop. at $21<u>00</u> per ton pd. on Account. $20<u></u> rec<u>d</u> an Order from J.J. Bell for $100<u></u> for a Bull.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Wensday 3rd</td> <td>We put P. Green on potatoes & hoed roots & scuffled in morning & hauled 6 lds wheat in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Thursday 4th</td> <td>We hauled wheat all day 9 lds</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Friday 5th fine</td> <td>We hauled 6 loads wheat & 2 of barley</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat 6th</td> <td>We hauled 6 lds <s>wheat</s> of barley finished in evening went to town sent $10 to National Exhibition Toronto, rec<u>d</u> from Hewer $12. for wheat bgt goods about $ {?} bgt groc $3<u>12</u> at Scroggies pants for C. $1<u>00</u></td> <td>12.00</td> <td>3.12 1.00</td> </tr><tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday , 7<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>Father, Mary & Aunt Jane went to Church in morning and Mother Mary E. & I in Evening & Children & I to S.S. Col. 60.10.07</td> <td></td> <td>.60 .10 .07</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e2b59356d9804aec88c01533a863c4bc.pdf 83a69971331c633bc66766498acc9622 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 343 Aug 1904 <table> <tr> <td>Monday 8<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mr Tuck and Williams came today to shingle our house. I got 62 bundles of shingles at Clemens and 75 ft of valley at OcCombries 6c a ft & got binder fixed at Penfolds. got asbestos paper at Morris 5c lb</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 9<u>th</u></td> <td>We worked at Turnips all spare time Tuck & Man at the house roof</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 10<u>th</u> dull</td> <td>We Worked at Turnips and Chored around house. Carpenters at work</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 11<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We finished Turnips & started to cut oats in orchard. Carpenters at work. Williams off 1/2 day pd Tuck 5<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 12<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>We finished cutting orchard & also field by Hammels & started at no. 1 paid C Senfield $10<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td> 10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 13<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>Carpenters lost a little time with rain. We bound & shocked orchard & cut around no. 1 & worked around barn went to town in evening sent entries of Sheep to St Louis sent Entry of Calf to Toronto 50c bgt Groceries $2.80c</td> <td></td> <td> .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 14th fine</td> <td>Father Mary & Aunt Jane Went to Church in morning & Mother & I in Evening Children & I to S.S. Col. 10.35.07</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .35 .07</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9dca3bfdf82a010a192c5812a5e5b824.pdf e4d825766853f65c5ad0f1111143faee Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 344 {page is blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7bbf1b1bbfec85abb197d1429e79f232.pdf 04ac3f6b2eb6418bfa21727a8412541b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 345 {page is blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/34474c2dc50762e7a3d5caaa27905b52.pdf d326ea8d77a8a3ed1d14ff4a90d6dff3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 346 <table> <tr> <td></td><td>Monday 15th Aug 1904 fine</td> <td>We cut oats in no 1 today C went to Sorby's in morning with Queen & Princess <s>they</s> neither were <s>both all right</s> of them were in Heat</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td><td><s>s</s> Tuesday Aug 16<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td><s>Thur</s> We finished cutting no 1 and Chored rest of the day. I went to town bgt hardware 80<u>c</u> at Penfolds two balls twine np at Penfolds pd for Express order 10<u>00</u> to Dr J O. Orr. Bgt Butter at Scroggies 2 lb np Sold Old Pride to A Barber for $40<u>00</u> to go very soon</td> <td></td> <td> <s>.80</s> 10.00</td> <td> .80 2 lb butter</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td><td>Wensday 17<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We chored & struck out lands in field no 4 for fall wheat then finished cutting oats put away binder & mower, & chored in evening John Rawlings of Forest was here today and has offered me $10 each for a ram and six ewes two or 3 aged ewes 1 or 2 Shearling 2 ewe lambs</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td><td>Thursday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I finished striking out lands for fall wheat & we thrashed in afternoon. wheat is turning out about 20 bu per acre & barley over 40. We had Baley's machine 1 haul Each had from McCannel McDougall Barber Mitchell Bye. Harvey & Flick & Friendship</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Friday 19th Dull</td> <td>We Cleaned up around barn & hauled five loads oats went to mill with grist & bft 6.55 lbs oat chop bred Grade heifer to E.P. Master 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c5a2e49b4689f6325367f3069c31dff8.pdf 3105066300175a2455e7e93241372003 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 347 1904 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 20<u>th</u>. Showery Extra heavy rain last night</td> <td>Took Father up to Tom's then went to town bgt gro $1.15 hardware 55c saw Cartage company about team. Stamps 30c. ordered 506 bran @ 4<u>00</u> / 16 200. Strong bakers $5.20 / 2.60 Sundries .10c We all Cleaned up wheat and cut some weeds</td> <td></td> <td>1.15 .55 .36 .10</td> <td> 4.00 5.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 21<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>Father, Mary & A Jane went to Church in morning Mary E & I to S.S. and Mary & I to Church in Evening. Col. 10. 06. 30c.</td> <td></td> <td>10. .06 .30</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 22<u>nd</u> wet morning</td> <td>Cartage team came at 10 A.M. Hewer brought 200. oil cake & got 228 lbs wheat. @ 8c. $3.<u>10</u> sold. 107 1/2 bu wheat Michigan Amber Variety to Mr Golde at 99c $106<u>42</u> then I paid account $41<u>20</u> paid Jas L Simpson ac $6<u>25</u> pd W. Tuck's AC $24<u>00</u></td> <td> $106<u>42</u></td> <td>3.10 41.20 6.25 24.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Tuesday 23rd fine</td> <td>Cartage team plowing C & Tom hauling manure he morning & C in afternoon 10 lds for fall wheat I went to town in morning, took Cartage horse home. bgt manure forks. 45. $1<u>00</u> 1 bag current at Morris Fish 15<u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.45 .15</td> <td>67c</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Wensday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Cartage team plowing. C & I hauling manure. I chored went to town and got {Crinoline?} for Mother $1<u>30</u>, pd Insurance to Mr Jones $5.00 Herbert Scott came tonight to help us at show Ect.</td> <td></td> <td> 1.50 5.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/68eb44a670437c150d2e22be01247317.pdf a6e72a2ed840fd4066543a76bef66cce Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 348 <table> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Thursday 25<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>C at Bye's & Harveys Thrashing Tom left I paid him $15<u>00</u> for his month's work <s>and</s> sent to mill for 1485 lbs Chop & 10 bu Corn Chop. Herbert Scott at work today. Father took Queen and Princess to Sorby's</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 26th fine</td> <td>We hauled manure in the morning 7 lds and 5 loads of Oats in the Afternoon. Cartage Co's man finished plowing this <s>Afterno</s> Evening except the narrow strips and a little around headlands he has been here since Monday morning at ten A.M. 5 days all but three hours 14<u>10c</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 27<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We hauled oats all day finished the Waverley and got in two loads of Siberian C McDougall came this evening and paid for Bull service $10<u>00</u> & for wheat $1<u>50</u> Aunt Maggie went home today.</td> <td>1<u>50</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father & I and Mary E. went to Church in morning and Children & I to S.S. Col. 2<u>00</u> 10c. 07 c.</td> <td></td> <td>2.00 .10 .07</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Monday 29<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>FatYher, C & I hauled ten loads of oats out of no 1 Herbert went to McCannels Thrashing. gave us $7<u>50</u> to buy a brace $2.<u>50</u></td> <td></td> <td>2.50 7.50</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/12181f3bead17f7718f095a444a7155b.pdf 597b3b39ef46077cb0fe8f12062eeb8b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 349 Aug <table> <tr> <td>Tuesday 30<u>th</u> 1904</td> <td>We hauled 8 loads of oats and finished harvest.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 31st fine</td> <td>we hauled Manure all day 17 lds.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday S 1st</td> <td>We hauled about 14 lds manure to Wheat field. finished all but strips and headlands trimmed Two Rams that are sold to D.M. Lloyd Dublin Virginia, for $70. their numbers are Record 736 & 737. I paid Tom today $50<u>00</u> an account arranged with Mitchell about Thrashing & Also Arranged to have Freeman Barber come & help Herbert with Manure</td> <td></td> <td> 50.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday Sep 2nd fine</td> <td>We got car ready in morning and shipped cattle to the Toronto Exhibition in Afternoon Freight $16<u>00</u>. I took Charlie along with me & Herbert stayed to look after Stock ect. <s>then</s> We got 400 <u>lbs</u> Bran from Goldies, pd for help unloading $1<u>50</u> then we got settled in stable about Eleven P.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 3<u>rd</u> fine </td> <td>We got things fixed up and washed cattle in afternoon. Herbert plowed bal of fall wheat field</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e5b81b19bfbfeaacfbaf26f4268a23b4.pdf c1e6128109d831c38b42582a11aaf9de Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 350 Sept 1904 <table> <tr> <td>{Marginal note written on left side} Elm Park Beauty 2<u>nd</u> calf by Prince Benton and Belle of Delaval 2<u>nd</u></td> <td>Monday 5th <s>Sunday 4th fine</s></td> <td>We showed cattle today got 1st & 2<u>nd</u> for Yearling bull 1st 2<u>nd</u> & 3rd for Bull Calf. 1st & 3rd for Cow 3 yrs & upwards 1st & 3rd for two year old heifer 2nd & 3rd for Yearling heifer 1st 2nd & 3rd for heifer calf. We got <s>also</s> 1st for Calf herd and sweepstakes for best Female.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 4th fine</td> <td>I went to Church in morning and <s>Charlie</s> heard a very Good sermon on Let that mind be in you that was also in Christ Jesus it was the most direct and Earnest sermon that I ever heard it was {Quernst?} Methodist Church. Parkdale</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did our Chores and showed Stock to <s>Exhibition</s> visitors. Herbert Finished hauling manure to Fall wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td><td>Wensday 7<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>We attended Stock as usual. Herbert Harrowing for Fall wheat.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <s>x</s></td> <td>Thursday 8th fine</td> <td>Herbert finished harrowing and we looked after things in general. Our meals are costing us about $1.50 per day <s>grade cow had a calf by P of Benton</s></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 9<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We attended Stock as usual & Loaded for London about 7 P.M. Freeman Barber sowing wheat today. Herbert Came to show and Charlie went home. P<u>d</u> Freight to London $11<u>00</u></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6de6306cc2bfd1a2c44226ea70f2c56b.pdf 70080d184d0e5d038a2a25cdfc485bec Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 353 <table> <tr> <td>Sat. sep 9<u>th</u> 1904 fine</td> <td>We arrived at london about noon and got into our New Quarters about 3 P.M. We <s>pay</s> get six meals for $1.00 here I paid Entries $6<u>50</u> Freeman Barber sowing wheat</td> <td>6.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday, 10<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Herbert went to Church in morning and I in Evening <s>W</s></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 12<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We prepared cattle for showing tomorrow Charlie finished harrowing wheat.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 13<u>th</u> <s>Dull</s> fine</td> <td>C Plowing wheat stubble We showed cattle today and got about exactly same prizes as Toronto with two more herds in competition we won $100<u>00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 14<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>Father & C worked around barn. Herbert and I looked after Stock.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 15<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>C Plowing wheat stubble Herbert & I looking after Stock.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 16<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>C Plowing wheat stubble Herbert & I looking after Stock sold Witch of Mote to W.R. Stewart for $240<u>00</u> rec<u>d</u> $40<u>00</u> and got his note due Jan 1st for $200<u>00</u>. we left grounds about <s>8</s> 9 P.M.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 17<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We arrived home at about 1 P.M. And found all well We got stock home & did chores C went for Chop but got very little</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a937cf94b4f0ae5c9008513191dfaa21.pdf b102cbd7afd18f96c49e6d7aa1b79da6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 354 <table> <tr> <td>Sunday. sep 18th fine</td> <td>Father & Mary went to Church in morning and Mother & I in evening Children & I to S.S. Col. 95.15. 30</td> <td> .95 .15 .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 19th fine</td> <td>C Plowed wheat stubble Herbert Chored & cut corn I went to town</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 20<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>C Plowed Herbert Father & I put Ear Tags in Cattle & chored. I was at Town yesterday pd Scroggies ac $18<u>00</u> pd Clemens ac $5.94. pd Cartage Co AC $16<u>25</u></td> <td>.85 18.00 5.94 16.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 21<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>We had quite a frost last night We Showed horses and cattle today got 2<u>nd</u> for 2 year old filly 2nd for Yearling. 2<u>nd</u> & 3rd fpr Brood mare. 2nd & 3<u>rd</u> for foal of 1904 3<u>rd</u> for team. 1st & 2nd for cow 1st for 2 Year old heifer 1st & 2<u>nd</u> for Yearling heifer 1st & 2nd for heifer calf 1st Grade cow. 2<u>nd</u> for Grade steer under 2 yrs. Expenses for board during fair $1<u>00</u></td> <td> 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 22<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>We looked after Stock today and brought them all home about 4.30 P.M. pd Geo Henderson for wheat $5<u>75</u></td> <td>5.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 23<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>I shipped lamb to J. F. Agee. Rea Missouri C.O.D. then I bgt 100 oil cake at Thorps $1<u>50</u> Molasses at Scroggies 2.10</td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/636137570623fb505fe207b4a5631f5e.pdf 23500613d2252281eb355f4eaf9fabb0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 355 <table> <tr> <td>Sep. 23rd 1904 contd</td> <td>Herbert Scott left tonight, I paid him $20<u>00</u> for the month and also paid Charlie Seven dollars making in all $20 that I have pd C. so far</td> <td>20.00 7<u>00</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td>24<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>I went for meat in morning and Jno Henderson has agreed to buy Elm Park King 2<u>nd</u> Ear Tag no 50 for $150<u>00</u> And he is to pay for him next Spring when he sells his fat cattle but if it is not convenient then he is to have longer time he takes him away about Nov 1<u>st</u> and he stays here until then at our risk. C Harrowed wheat stubble and struck out lands in no 1. I sent $1<u>75</u> to be left for Herbert Scott at Scroggies Grocery, and paid Mr Barber $3<u>00</u> for Freeman helping us sow wheat</td> <td>1.75 3.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father And I went to Church in morning and Children & I to S.S. Mother & I went to Church at Night.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 26<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We got ready to ship sheep to St Louis <s>where</s> and were loaded up about 6 P.M. and started out of Guelph about 12 P.M. We had a fair Run & got to Port Huron about 10 A.M. left there about 3 P.M.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 27<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Arrived at Chicago about daylight Wensday morning and had breakfast 25c left Chicago about 3 P.M. and </td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/98cd2ac3330d0bc16d68427eff358650.pdf 1ae890b48ae0526d675613e0f21ba929 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 356 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday Sep 28<u>th</u></td> <td>We laid in yards till 3 P.M. & then started for St Louis where we arived about 10 A.M. </td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Thursday 29th fine</td> <td>x very hot we laid in car all night and started to unload about daylight on Friday grade cow had cow calf by P. of Benton</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>we had to do carpenter work most of the day and we were pretty well tired out.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>We Trimmed sheep and prepared generally for the show</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 1st sep {Oct} 1904</td> <td>Mr Campbell & I went to Church. Lindell ave. Methodist Churcg Exp 15 I stayed <s>Monday</s> in grounds rest of the day.</td> <td>.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 2<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>I Trimmed sheep and Chored generally.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>almost X</td> <td>Wensday 4th</td> <td>All breed of sheep started up show in the Stadium today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 5th</td> <td>I helped with Leicesters & Trimmed sheep</td> <td></td> </tr><tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 6th</td> <td>{Entry blank}</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0ddf629f3d5611a7bc4f75ed016ea137.pdf c25c14b334a78012af9959bac377eba3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 357 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat 7<u>th</u> oct 1904</td> <td>{Entry blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 8<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to presbyterian Church at Lay Jette Park</td> </tr> <tr> <td> xx</td> <td><s>p</s> Monday 9<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>prepared sheep for showing tomorrow and helped Whitelaw & Kyma 11. cow calf Mayflower 3rd & Kyma 11 a Bull C by P. of B</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Tuesday 10th</td> <td>We showed sheep in Afternoon got 1st $125<u>00</u> 2nd 100<u>00</u> 1st & 2nd for Flocks of Sheep Bowman No 1 had Bull c by P. of Benton</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 11th fine</td> <td>I looked around some today and saw a great Many very good sights</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Thursday 12th</td> <td>We chored generally and looked around the show Elm P. Belle 3rd had Cow Calf by P of B.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 14th fine</td> <td>We prepared to leave & got loaded at 11 p.m. & left the grounds for home.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat 15<u>th</u></td> <td>We lay in E St Louise till Eve & Started for Chicago our car got off the track in Yards but did not do much harm.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 16th</td> <td>We arrived at Chicago about day break. had breakfasrt at boarding house & dinner at Y.M.C.A. about 4 P.M.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 17<u>th</u></td> <td>We arrived at P. Huron about day light.</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/225975424164e1fa8945072b38c593ed.pdf 44d9ae8e0709ee58de1e0d39d19f7b75 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 358 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 18th fine</td> <td>got home about 2 A.M. Found thrashers waiting for me. we thrashed in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 19<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>{Entry blank}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>*</td> <td>Thursday 20th fine</td> <td>went to Erin fair and Judged cattle R Expenses $2.70 were paid by Society. I went by Cheltenham.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 21st Showery</td> <td>C & I pulled Apples and did Chores Father Cultivated wheat Stubble</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 22<u>nd</u> Dull</td> <td>I took Mary & Children to Station and bgt Ticket H J. sent $4<u>00</u> to Mary at Cheltenham then paid Tom $198.85<u>c</u> Paid Albert Barber $35<u>00</u> re fund for old Imp cow pd J. Henderson $40<u>00</u> for beef ring beast. borrowed 5<u>00</u> from Geo Penfold. Ordered a brl molasses from Scroggie and 500 lbs oil Cake & 45 lbs Oatmeal from Hewer's Father Cultivated and C Picked Apples. We killed a lamb in evening.</td> <td></td> <td> $198.85 35.00 40.00</td> <td> 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday, Oct 23rd Dull</td> <td>Father Aunt Jane & I went to Church in morning and Mother C & I in Evening. Col. 30.10.10 heard two very good sermons on "Holy Spirit" in morning and Christians as The Salt of the Earth in evening by Rev Shepperson.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/be6d1f65a1bae761b4db00401c7d3767.pdf 1407b59ffad7f95451ec85347f3c52c4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 359 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday, Oct 24<u>th</u> 1904</td> <td>Father & C pulling apples in morning and Fatherv disking Fall wheat Stubble in Afternoon. C & I went to Station for Sheep from W.R. Stewart. pd Freight $4<u>32</u>. He sent 11 sheep seven ewes and 4 rams</td> <td></td> <td>4.32</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Tuesday 25th Dull</td> <td>I went to town to meet Mary & Children. pd Mr McCrae for Tom. 4<u>75</u> pd. Geo Penfold 5<u>00</u> bgt humbugs 20c we started potatoes in afternoon E.P. Bell 2 had bull Calf today by Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td>4.75 5.00 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Wensday 26<u>th</u> Dull & cool</td> <td>Father run disk harrow C & I took up some potatoes & Barbers had a Jersey cow to bull</td> <td></td> <td>s</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 27th fair & cold</td> <td>C & I worked at potatoes Father run disc harrow</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 28th fine</td> <td>We worked at potatoes all day. H. Morris was here. Father finished disking wheat Stubble in morning and went to mill with grist in afternoon. bgt C. oil .80 pd for Chopping grist 75c</td> <td></td> <td>.80 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 29<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We finished potatoes at noon today and started to top Turnips in afternoon. H. Morris here all day I pd him 40c per day = 80 I sent $15 entry fees to Chicago to enter calves for International pd for repairing boots $1<u>00</u> hardware 25c stamps 25c</td> <td></td> <td>15<u>00</u> 1.00 .25 .25</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b2c709f959312e6f41d163183d4faef3.pdf 693d38356b4bf3d8b47f5e0b5c11ba26 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 360 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 30<u>th</u> Oct 1904</td> <td>Father Mary & Aunt Jane went to Church in morning and I took Children to S.S. and Mother to Church in Evening Col.10.25.07.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>H.M. 1.</td> <td>Monday 31st fine</td> <td>We topped turnips and harrowed out what was topped on Saturday. Father took apples to cider mill . cost $3<u>40</u> np</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3<u>40</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td>H.M.1.16</td> <td>Tuesday 1st Nov 1904 fine</td> <td>We worked at Turnips all day got in 16 loads 8 large loads in morning</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>H.M. 1 16</td> <td>Wensday 2<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>We worked at Turnips all day. got root house pretty well filled & started at pit</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>H.M.1 29S</td> <td>Thursday 3<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>Father & I went to vote in morning then we brought sheep home from G.T.R. Station that Will Sent from Mt Forest 8 4 lambs & 4 sheep then hauled Turnips in afternoon. 29 small loads went to town in Evening And heard that H Guthrie was Elected. Sundries .05</td> <td></td> <td> .05</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29S</td> <td>Friday 4th fine</td> <td>We worked at Turnips all day got in 29 small loads</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>45S</td> <td>Saturday 5th fine</td> <td>R.H. Harding was here last night and I took a contract for 1/2 inch Space 26 times in Advocate for $20 on Condition that Illustration account is Cancelled.. We worked at Turnips all day took in 45 S loads. Tom Came for Sheep today</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a46697a2c3dd0bb5f1b6f5b6c0de631f.pdf 117f9a6871b06f64a9339343b55ab361 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 361 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 6<u>th</u> Nov 1904</td> <td>Father Mary & Aunt Jane went to Church in morning I took Children to S.S. & Mother to Church in Evening. Col. 10.30.07.</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .30 .07</td> </tr> <tr> <td>H.M.1 35.S x</td> <td>Monday 7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>C went to McCannels Cutting in morning H Morris helped We hauled 35 S loads today Put <s>Ram</s> 2 2 ewes 1 Ram with Shearling ewes about two weeks</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>H.M.1 6 L</td> <td>Tuesday 8<u>th</u></td> <td>We Shipped Ram Lamb to Jas Webster and got Cow from John Mountain pd Freight $3<u>60</u> pd message boy. 25. We finished hauling turnips. took up 2 1/{?} loads Carrots</td> <td></td> <td>3.60 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 9<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father took apples to cider mill. C & I laid up pit & covered it with straw & fenced it & plowed around it. We had a Emigrant W. Kennedy from England seeking work he stayed all night</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 10<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We hauled corn in morning and covered one turnip pit in Afternoon I loaned Mr Morros the tea, and wagon to haul his hay, and he is to help us when we may need him.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 11<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father went to mill with 15 bgs 10 Oats 5 barley to Chop we ringed {up?} of the Young bulls & killed Thompsons 98 for mutton & also bell ewe as she was not doing well covered pit in afternoon Father went to cider mill</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dc9f033153eed5d0f8e9acefce8f23b6.pdf ce327037d3544a5c2e9630fa619a5ba5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 362 <table> <tr> <td>Saturday 12<u>th</u> Nov 1904 fair</td> <td>I went to town in morning bgt Sugar $2.63 <u>np</u> got harness mended 10c. Rec<u>d</u> 2<u>00</u> from G.D. Hood pd Harold Morris $3<u>00</u> bgt 5 bls Cement. also 2<u>35 </u> c np at Hevers <s>And</s> C finished covering pit and Father went to mill for grist & took 15 bgs 5 oats & 10 Barley</td> <td></td> <td>.10 3.60</td> <td>2.63</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 13<u>th</u> blustry</td> <td>Father, Mary & Aunt Jane went to Church in morning Childen & I to S.S. And Charlie & I to Church in Evening heard Rev Dr Ewing of China Breachor talk about mission work in China. it was quite interesting</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 14th fair & cool</td> <td>A Lewis was here today helping us to cement the basement under hen house We worked at it all day</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 15<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mr Lewis and Wm McCrae were here helping us with cementing in the Stables finished the part under hen house and started at horse Stable.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 16<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We finished the cementing tonight.pd Mr Lewis 2<u>00</u> I still owe him $1<u>50</u> and he paid me $1<u>00</u> for Bull service. Mother went to Mount Forest today and Will came last night <s>and</s> on his way to Loyd-Jones Sale left here about 6 a.m. this morning. He looks well</td> <td>1<u>00</u></td> <td>2.00</td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 17th Thanksgiving day</td> <td>We Chored around barn and did Chores. Father & I went to Church. col. 35c ordered a Palace horse car for <s>interternational</s> to take Stock to Chicago Castrated three rams</td> <td></td> <td>.35</td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/02f3f87d78384761df2ed98df7654aba.pdf c8aed441582619bcfb027713597eb480 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 363 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Nov. 18 / 1904</td> <td>We chored around far, fixed up horse stable, and put in lights of glass & <s>set</s> windows Father went to Town bgt glass & Putty & cement at Morris np and hen</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 19th fine</td> <td>Father & Charlie cleaned out box stalls & cleaned up stable. I went to town bgt halter & straps 1<u>60</u> got sprayer mended at Penfolds <u>pd</u> Wm McCrae for Thrashing 5<u>00</u> & helping us. Books for Jennie .20 Rec<u>d</u> 1<u>00</u> from Mr West for Bull service, sent Entries to A.P. Westervelt . 23.00 np. Broom 30c Pd. A. Lewis bal 1<u>50</u> pd Bolton's for Buggy accident 75c</td> <td><s>.20</s></td> <td>5.00 .20 1.50 .30 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 20<u>th</u> fine & Shower</td> <td>Father & Mary went to Church in morning I to Children to S.S. and Aunt Jane to Church at Night</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monfay 21st fine</td> <td>C. Plowing all day. Father Disking in afternoon. Proff Cumming came with his Students to see Stock I went to meet Mother at Station, And sent $18<u>00</u> to Farmers Advocate $9<u>00</u> to Farming World 8<u>00</u> to American Sheep Breeder</td> <td></td> <td>18.00 9.00 8.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Tuesday 22<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>Father & C Plowed. I went to town bgt Dry goods $1<u>10</u> hardware .25 .20 .75 Ordered 500 Oilcake & 1 bu corn at Hewers got Shoes repaired <s>and</s> 15<u>c</u> Lantern 10 E.P. Kyma 6th had cow Calf by Prince of Benton.</td> <td></td> <td>1.10 1.20 .10 .15</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f346edf4797f38690fe54940332cd866.pdf 6c0d69e1da2492527f4aa41dbe75823b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 364 <table> <tr> <td>Wensday 23rd Nov 1904</td> <td>We got things ready to Ship the Stock to Chicago. paid for car $58<u>40</u> Council paper 3<u>00</u> rec<u>d</u> 9<u>00</u> from Jos Watt & Mr Leask.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We arrived at Sarnia about 8<u>30</u> A.M. and were taken across to Port Huron about noon & Started for Chicago in Evening. Expense today 25c</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 25<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We arrived at Chicago in Evening Exp. today 35c</td> <td></td> <td>.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 26th fine</td> <td>We got stock settled & weighed E.P. Kasier 1050 E.P. Ringleader 1065. E.P. Raider 540. E.P. Beauty 850. E.P. Rosebud 680</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 27<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>I looked after Stock in morning and went to Church in evening. we</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 28<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We prepared cattle for Show. I am boarding at the Ross Hotel, and have things very comfortable.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 29<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We Showed bull calves and heifer calves in afternoon we got 8<u>th</u> on Junior Bull calf and 6<u>th</u> on Junior heifer calf.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 30<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We attended the auction sale of Angus cattle and bgt two animals one bull & one heifer</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6eb10c09323403d7d5a8ec8e9c7d8669.pdf 0781e405b5014fe0e7fde9106cd0fdcb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 365 <table> <tr> <td>Thursday Dec 1st 1904</td> <td>Attended to cattle & watched the Judging a little.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 2<u>nd</u> Stormy</td> <td>We looked through the Stock Yards & Swifts packing house, and saw about Testing Cattle </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 3<u>rd</u> cold</td> <td>We could not get cattle tested so Mr Baker and Mr Pearce decided to send them on to Canada and have them tested at Boundary lines. We loaded at 6 P.M. X Teaming cost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 4<u>th</u> cold</td> <td>We spent the day on road from Battle Creek to Port Huron where we arrived about 2 P.M. then had to stay there</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 5<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We got across to Sarnia about noon, and left there at 4.40 P.M. We had to leave the two cattle I bought at Quarantine for three weeks.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We arrived at Guelph at 1.30 A.M. I got to bed about 4 A.M. & at 7 A.M. had to get stock ready to go to the show we showed cattle in afternoon got 1st & 2<u>nd</u> in Calf. 3<u>rd</u> on Yearling. 2<u>nd</u> & 3<u>rd</u> on Two Year old and 3<u>rd</u> on Cow 2<u>nd</u> on Carcase of Steer</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/32582ccc9461afb5be59fa3025ab7b77.pdf bd943d78f2f00f2f30fa185681026e1b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 366 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday Dec 7<u>th</u> cold</td> <td>We attended to the stock and also went to meeting of Angus Society we had fifteen members present. pd my fee $1<u>00</u> and was re-elected president</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 8<u>th</u> Cold</td> <td>We attended stock and brought visitors out to see stock on Farm <s>and</s></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 9<u>th</u> cold</td> <td>We attended stock and visitors and Charlie won in picking contest and we sold carcase of beef for 9 1/2 cents per lb. and I have to give $1 back weight 8940 @ 9 1/2 85.21 - 1<u>00</u> 84.21 sold <s>Sat</s> Shearling wether and wether lamb to G.H. Walles for $15<u>25</u>. got prize money 95<u>00</u> got Toronto Special money $61<u>00</u> got Check for St Louis prize money {Sell?} 81 c Exchange $225<u>00</u></td> <td>15<u>25</u> 95<u>00</u> 61<u>00</u> $225<u>00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Saturday 10<u>th</u> fair & cold</td> <td>I went to town sold three sheep skins $3<u>75</u> left hide with E. J. ONeal to be tanned by Fur process he guaranteed a good Job. bred No. 1 to E.P. Ringleader and {Charged $6<u>00</u> area blotted and may have meant to be crossed out}</td> <td>3.<u>75</u> {$6<u>00</u> area blotted and may have meant to be crossed out}</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 11<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father Mary & Children went to Church in morning and C & I in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 12<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>I Took grist to mill in morning and took Stock in Car from Chicago out of Bond Expenses 50c Shipped Cow & Calf & Ram</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e4bb8b4032c01e81f75171924f296b40.pdf 2e621ee2cfa51ce6dca361a3e634a960 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 367 <table> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Monday Dec. 12th / 04</td> <td>bred Mountain cow to E.R. Ringleader to Jno Mountain in Afternoon pd Freight on cow $3<u>00</u> bgt hardware, Axe $1<u>20</u>, File 17c paid Freight on A Aitcheson's Horse, from Chicago. $18<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td> 3.60 .17 1.20 18.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 12<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father & C did chores I went to Exhibition meeting at Toronto, and got on very well Expenses R.R. 2.50 st car 05 dinner 25</td> <td></td> <td>.05 2.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 14th fine</td> <td>wrote Lieut Col McGilvary & T. McFarlane D. Rutherford Eliver Fuller, Dr Brown went to mill. C Cut wood</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Thursday 15<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>C & I worked at wood all day except Chore time & we bred Belle of Delaval 2<u>nd</u> to E.P. Kasier</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Friday Dec 16 fine</td> <td>C & I cut wood most of the day. I took two bags of barley to Prescuts mill and bgt. 100 barley Chop 1<u>00</u> beans .15c got axe fixed, sent 50c to record Ewe, And also sent several certificates to be transferred <s>E.P. ? ? bred Bull Calf by Prince of Benton</s></td> <td></td> <td>1.10 .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 17th fine</td> <td>C Cutting wood and doing Chores Father also I went to Town bgt rubbers 90c groceries $1<u>05</u> Candiess 10c, Beef 107 lb at 6.- = $6<u>40</u> pd for Father's Suit $15<u>00</u> rec<u>d</u> Check from A.P. Westervelt for $36<u>20</u> refund on Freight for Bull <s>Bull Pen</s>from Winnipeg in Aug 1903</td> <td> $36<u>20</u></td> <td>.90 1.05 .10 6.40 15.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9f609e029fb5deb589cad0af7a89e0b1.pdf 4b7dc71775ce44cd1cd2ab50db751130 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 368 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. Dec. 18<u>th</u> 1904 fair</td> <td>Father & Mary went to Church in morning & Children & I to S.S. and Mother & I to Church in Evening. Col. 2<u>30</u> & 10c</td> <td></td> <td>2.30 .10</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Monday 19<u>th</u> Slight flurries of snow</td> <td>C at Fards Thrashing I did Chores and went to Mill for grist. sent Eight dollars to R.B. Ogilvie to record the two Foals of 1904 Bred both grade cows to E.P. Master 2<u>nd</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 20<u>th</u> Snowing all day</td> <td>C & I cut wood in the morning & did Chores. Mary & I went to town in Afternoon I bgt underclothes, $3<u>00</u> np and blt of salt $1<u>20</u> Went to mill for Chop, 75c</td> <td></td> <td>1.20 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday, 21<u>st</u> fair</td> <td>Father and C. Sorting mangels I went to town, bgt coat $10<u>00</u> pd for underwear $3<u>00</u> at T & Douglas returned 357 lbs of molasses & barrel to Scroggies. retd 5 bgs of cement & all empty Sacks to Morris. bgt 500 lb Bran at Goldies. $4<u>25</u>, got bridle fixed at Baleys - 35c</td> <td></td> <td>10.00 3.00 4.25 .35</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 22<u>nd</u> fair</td> <td>I sorted mangels in morning & went to see the Consolidated School in Afternoon. Father Chored and Charlie hauled wood Exp today .25</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 23<u>rd</u> fair & Soft</td> <td>C Sorted mangels Father chored I went to town got horse shod 25c pd. Mr Wardell for manure 50c bgt goose $1<u>20</u>, things at Scroggies</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .50 .10 1.20</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0f09fdb7921e455ff99934d958ca2085.pdf c842c8a2e4201c93b6db0098dbc67170 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 369 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday Dec 24 / 04 cold</td> <td>snow about all gone C. Father Mary E & I went to town. rec<u>d</u> $21<u>00</u> From A. Aitcheson to square up accounts for trip to Chicago pd. C. 5<u>00</u> bgt Candies 39c bgt Razor for C. 90<u>c</u> We worked at Chores in Afternoon C went to Town.</td> <td>$20<u>00</u></td> <td>5.00 .39 .90</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Dec 25 / 04 fine</td> <td>Father & I went to Church in morning. Children & I to S.S. col. .10, Env. 30. 60 Rew S.S. .5</td> <td></td> <td>.60 .30 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Monday 26<u>th</u> frost rind</td> <td>We were alone most of the day rather quiet day but children enjoyed it Tom and Emma came in Afternoon, And Stayed for tea. E.P. Kyra 14th H. Calf by P.B.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 27<u>th</u> Soft & rain</td> <td>Everything covered with ice. Jas Hazlewood St Marys Came today and bought a bull. E.P. Mikado for $175<u>00</u>. he is to be shipped on Thursday. I then went to Sarnia to get Cattle out of Quarantine <s>and</s> Ticket 6<u>10</u> Supper bed & breakfast .75c I stayed at Chapman Hotel all night.</td> <td></td> <td>6.10 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 28<u>th</u> Stormy.</td> <td>I went out to Quarantine first thing in morning. And we took the temperature of both Cattle. they were about the Same as the day before Car fare .05</td> <td></td> <td>.05</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b029ba0353056e6bc423c25441b77d92.pdf 5c023b14f891ed2590d19e7f13f412d7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 370 <table> <tr> <td>Thursday 29<u>th</u> Dec. 1904 fair</td> <td>Cattle passed the test all right. And we put them on car this morning they were very wild. I had breakfast with McDougalls and dinner with Dr Brown left Sarnia about 2 P.M. And arrived home about 6.30 P.M. Car fare .05 pd. livery man 5<u>00</u> for loading and unloading cattle I Shipped E.P. Mikado to James Hazelwood St Marys.</td> <td></td> <td>.05 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 30<u>th</u> fair</td> <td><s>We</s> C Chored & cut wood in morning. I got hrs shod 50c and pd blacksmith's bill $1.38. We got Cattle home in Afternoon, And took Young Grade cow up to Shortteels rec<u>d</u> 25<u>00</u> we also rec<u>d</u> 26<u>00</u> from Thos McFarlane.</td> <td> 25<u>00</u> 26<u>00</u></td> <td>.50 1.38</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 31st mild</td> <td>Father went to Mount Forest. Ticket 1<u>60</u>, Cash 3<u>00</u> Sent a Check for $280<u>00</u> to Stanley R. Pearce. Creston Ill. $ $130 to R. T. Baker, Greensburg Indiana. Also deposited $75<u>00</u> for Mother & pd her 40c Intrest I rec<u>d</u> $175<u>00</u> from Jas. Hazelwood St Marys for E.P. Mikado Also $120<u>00</u> from W.R. Stewart of Sarnia to pay bal on note for "Witch of Mote" bgt Flour $2<u>70</u>, Shoes $2<u>50</u> Stamps.10c</td> <td> $75<u>00</u> 175<u>00</u> $120<u>00</u></td> <td>1.65 3.00 2.70 2.50 .10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday. Jan 1st / 05 fine</td> <td>Mary & I went to Church in morning, heard Rev Marshall preach, and I took Children to S.S. col. 30,5 04.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .05 .04</td> </tr> <table> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>308</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wensday Dec 30th 1903</td> <td>18 Oct 7th <p>X</p> 2nd time</td> <td>We did chores and fixed bins to put dip to carbolic acid on cattle Acid for ring worm &amp; dip as a preventative for spreading. Witch of Mote, in heat today bred Bromaus no 1 to p of B</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Thursday 31st</td> <td>We worked at Chores &amp; went for beef. Mr Mc Crae Came in Afternoon and we had quite a chat. I gave him one dollar to help a poor man out where he is Bred E.P. Bell to P of B</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Jan 1st 1904 fair</td> <td>We did chores. and at noon I took Mother Jennie &amp; Mary.E. up to Tom's for dinner Willie Mountain came this Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 2nd Cold E.W.</td> <td>W. Mountain Geo &amp; I went to town as soon as chores were done. We got Geo a boarding place at Whittacker's &amp; got his name put in for the Short course, at the College I pd Morris' Account $51.25, paid Penfolds.$25.00</td> <td></td> <td>$2500 $5125</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 3rd Cold &amp; Clear</td> <td>Mother, Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning &amp; Children &amp; I to S.. col. 30. &amp; 5</td> <td></td> <td>.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30 below Zero <p>35,43,</p> <p>Oct 11th</p> XX</td> <td>Monday, 4th very Cold Thermometer about 30 below zero.</td> <td>Father &amp; I went to vote. voted for Crane, Dawson &amp; Henderson, then sent $155 to C.H. Dana, for J.J. Belle in Afternoon I went for Grist, did not get wheat, <p>Pd $1 for 15 bgs, 25 c to go on next lot</p> bred Kyma 4 to E.P. Belle, 3rd to Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td>1.55</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>309</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday, Jan 5th 1904 fine to Cold Thermometer 25 to 30 below zero</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores and I went to town in Afternoon. pd Dr Reed's ac $500 then bgt saw dust 10c <p>went to Mill &amp; got two bgs wheat Chops.</p> recd $1300 from G.T.R. refund of Ticket to Chicago.</td> <td> <p></p> 1300</td> <td>10 c 5.00.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Wensday, 6th milder</td> <td>We worked around barn all day, did chores and some fixing up. we C. McDougall had old cow back again to Prince of B. gave bull to Young Stallion</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p>47</p> Oct 14th X</td> <td>Thursday 7th mild</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores in morning Father went to Town I went with cattle to O.A.C. W. Gosling of Kansas, was there giving the Students a lesson on beef Cattle. He picked the Sister of Grand Champion, Carcose at Chicago as our best Bred E.P. Kyma 11th to P of B. She was bred in evening after walking to College &amp; back.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 8th mild</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores and I looked for a boy at Gibsons in afternoon but he is hired.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Saturday 9th fine</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores in morning and I went to Insurance meeting and then to the O.A.C. then Came down town returned wire Stretcher to reed 65c gave Mary $500</td> <td> <p></p> .65</td> <td> <p></p> 5.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>310</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>38 Oct 17th</td> <td>Sunday Jan 10th 1904</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores &amp; Children &amp; I went to S.S. col. at S.S. 09. bred E.P. Belle 2nd to P of B.</td> <td></td> <td>.09</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 11th cool Frost rhino</td> <td>Father &amp; I chored in morning I went to town after dinner, got horse shod. 50 c N.P. then went to mill with 12 bgs Chop. got a tooth filled. 75c</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 12th fair</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores all day. Dr Reed came in Afternoon to see if Princess would do to take into the Judging Class.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 13th snowy &amp; mild</td> <td>Father &amp; I worked at Chores in morning &amp; I went to Mill for Grist in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 14th Stormy</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores I went for beef to Hendersons, &amp; chored in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 15th fair</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores and I went to town bgt hardware got leggings mended 15c Hardware .30c Tea at Scroggies 1.05 N.P.</td> <td></td> <td>.30</td> <td>1.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Saturday 16th blustry</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores in morning then I wrote a letter re. Stock Yds. to Papers , And went to town mailed letters &amp; got 50 lbs oil cake at 65c. at Thorp's N.P. E.P. Belle 4th had Cow calf by P of B.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X <p></p> </td> <td>Sunday 17th fair</td> <td>Jennie, Mary &amp; I went to Church in morning &amp; Father &amp; I in Evening heard two good sermons by Rev. Dr. Chown Kyma 6th in heat</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>311</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Monday Jan 18th 1904 Cold &amp; Clear</td> <td>Father &amp; I did Chores in morning and I took Princess out to Judging Class in Afternoon she was placed third to Mr Sorbys two</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 19th fair &amp; cold</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores all day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 20th Soft</td> <td>Father &amp; I worked at Chores I went to mill in afternoon I got grist &amp; took 15 bgs 12 bgs oats, 3 wheat.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 21st Storm from East</td> <td>Charles Smifield came last night sent here by the Department o Colonization Toronto. i have hired him for a month at $800 and he started work today at noon. And made a fairly good start. We went to town for his box, I bgt Flour $210 Bran 60c I went to W.R. Stewart's funeral, of Fort McLeod, Alberta. he Died of Heart Failure at St Thomas</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> 2.10 .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday, 22nd Soft, a great amount of sleet last night</td> <td>Trains all delayed. I went to Toronto to Exhibition meeting To Committee meeting. There were some important changes made Beef hers are now all graded hers cow 4 yrs &amp; over is thrown out, &amp; calf herd added.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 23rd fair</td> <td>Charlie &amp; Father Chored all day. I went to Town in Afternoon. I took 14 bgs to Chop at Mill, &amp; got grist I took on wensday. pd ac $170</td> <td></td> <td>1.70</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>312</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. Jan 24th 1904 Cold &amp; Storny</td> <td>I went to Church in morning and Charlie in evening Rest stayed at home all day. col. 30c</td> <td></td> <td>.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 25th cold</td> <td>We worked around barn all day Morning C sorted potatoes in afternoon I went to town bgt 1 doz bgs 300 spools .08 gro .05 left our cutter at Penfolds to be fixed And they loaned me one of theirs, Shoeing to be 200 runner 50c</td> <td></td> <td>3.00 .08 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Tuesday 26th Stormy E.W.</td> <td>Father &amp; I worked at barn all day and after morning chores. Charlie sorted potatoes Witch of Mote in heat</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 27th fine &amp; Cold</td> <td>Charlie, Father &amp; I worked around barn &amp; Shovelling roads in Afternoon we made track to pit Mr McMullen &amp; Mr T.C. Rogers came to see our Stock this evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Thursday 28th fine</td> <td>We did chores and hauled in four loads of Turnips from pit.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 29th fine</td> <td>Cha Father, C &amp; I did chores and hauled turnips from pit 55 loads.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 30th fair &amp; milder</td> <td>C &amp; I hauled Turnips 55 loads</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 31st fine</td> <td>Mother &amp; I went to Church in the morning and Tom &amp; Family came in the afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>313</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Feb 1st 1904</td> <td>Father &amp; C Chored all day I went to Town in morning and Engaged Mrs Jones as Nurse, bgt 50th Oil cake at Thorp's.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 2nd Stormy E.W.</td> <td>Father &amp; I got grist ready in morning and C. sorted potatoes. in Afternoon I went to town. pd for chopping 75c, pd Mrs S. for washing 100, stamps, 19c 100lbs Bran 80c</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 .75 .80 .19</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Wensday 3rd Stormy &amp; Cold</td> <td>We hauled the bal of large pit of Turnips 5 loads</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 4th Cold</td> <td>Father chored Charlie sorted potatoes. I went to town bgt hardware $138 Corn $130 Express 15c, Ticket to Toronto $200, pd for broach pin 10</td> <td></td> <td>1.38 1.30 .15.10 2.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 5th fine</td> <td>Father &amp; Charlie did chores and I went to Dom Cattle Breeders Assn at Palmer House Toronto, Mr Hodson adressed the meeting very nicely and showed the very great work that is being done by the department . my expenses today were $250</td> <td></td> <td>2.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 6th Soft</td> <td>Father, C &amp; I chored all day. Separated cockerels from hens. We have 18 for sale Father went to town bgt lamp &amp; lantern glases 34c</td> <td></td> <td>.34</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Sunday 7th Soft &amp; rain</td> <td>I went to Church in morning and C in evening. pd in envelope $100 open 10c E.P. Belle 5th had Bull calf by P of Benton</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 .10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 8th fine &amp; cold</td> <td>We Chored in morning &amp; cleaned a load of wheat in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>314</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Feb 10 / 04</td> <td>Father &amp; C chored I took a load of wheat to mill. Sold it at 80c per by. 63 bu 20 lb. = $50.66c in Afternoon I went to see Wm Tuck about going to inspect Andrea's Barn, the roof of which has fallen in. Coal Oil 66c bred Kyma 6th to P of Benton</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> .66</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 11th fine &amp; cold</td> <td>Father &amp; C Chored all day I went to Simpson Farm to see the barn that had fallen in with snow. Mr Wm Tuck went with me. We also looked at Tom's Job. he has agreed to take it. at $175 per day and Just what he has to pay for the Extra help</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 12th</td> <td>We cleaned up wheat &amp; I went to mill with load of wheat &amp; recd. 80c per bu 60 bu at 80</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>{written vertically in margin} Wills AC</td> <td>Friday 12th</td> <td>I went to Farm bgt two roosters, for $400 and then went for horse at McKenzies. pd. ac. 1.00 setting two shoes 25. Father &amp; C Choring. Will came last to Saturday 13th fair night and we had quite a talk on business matters. He has decided to let his creditors take what they will of his stuff. He made out that account that is standing Against Bow front and it amounts to $4892.23 that is making up intrest to today</td> <td></td> <td>4.00 1.50 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 14th fine</td> <td>We did Chores &amp; Will &amp; I went to Station. We had quite a chat. Saw him away. Pd Penfolds ac. 2975 Pd Taxes $4000</td> <td></td> <td>29.75 40.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>315</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat Feb 13 / 04 cont.</td> <td>I paid oil Taylor for oil cake $1.35 went to see Mr Tuck about fixing A.R.S. Barn he is going to see about it at once.</td> <td></td> <td>1.35</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 14th fair &amp; mild</td> <td>Nother &amp; I went to Church in morning and Charlie in Evening. We had a very good sermon this morning on the Gospel by Mathew.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 15th Stormy</td> <td>We did Chores took in three Jags of Straw and Took Mr Smith of St Mary's down to Sorby's he was here to see our young Stallion but will not buy until he sees Mr Miller's</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 16th Cold</td> <td>C &amp; Father choring and Cleaning wheat I went to town in morning and pd Swayze account this is the last account for 1903. got some Irons for bulls manger. 25c recd $500 from A Lewis for bull service</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> XX</td> <td>Wensday 17th Clear &amp; Cold</td> <td>We did Chores and cleaned up some wheat Bred E.P. Mayflower &amp; Lady Evangeline of W.G. To prince of Benton.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Thursday 18th E.W. Chilly</td> <td>C. &amp; Mr Bye went to Porters Thrashing in moning and C cleaned up rye in Afternoon and I took 34 bu 35 lbs wheat to Mill. got 80c, $30.07 c <p>got Kettle led 10c. halter fixed 15c took 7 bgs wheat to mill. 7 Emptys. got 25 lbs oil cake at Thorps np.</p> McDougalls bred old cow to E.P. Laird</td> <td>3007</td> <td>.15</td> <td>25Cts</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>316</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Friday 19th Feb 1904</td> <td>I went to College for some more roosters after we got morning Chores done and in afternoon I Took Gang plow to swayze this finishes up the plow deal got seat fixed. 60c Chairs .05, bgt 61 lbs oat meal $1.60 100 lbs Molasses cereal $150 yarn .53c drawers $100 boxes. 25c</td> <td></td> <td>.60 .05 1.60 1.50 1.00 .53 .25</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 20th fine</td> <td>Father &amp; C cleaned oats after Chores were done in morning I took beet lifter home to Wrights And in afternoon C &amp; I took in wood into wood shed. stamps .25c</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 21st soft</td> <td>Mother, M.E. &amp; I went to Church in morning and C in evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 22nd blustry N.W.</td> <td>We cleaned out peas in morning and cleaned some oats and wheat in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 23rd fair &amp; wild &amp;=Snowy</td> <td>I went to Annual meeting of Toronto National Show And took part in Election. My Expenses today were $2.85 Father and C. Cleaned some wheat</td> <td></td> <td>2.85</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 24th Cold</td> <td>We cleaned oats and did chores. Went to Town for Oil Cake &amp; corn pd for Corn at hewers 55c per bu got 100 lb oil cake at Thorps N.P.</td> <td></td> <td>3.30</td> <td>1.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 25th cold</td> <td>Cleaned Oats, and did chores started at Barley.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>317</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Friday Feb. 26th 1904</td> <td>Father &amp; C. Cleaned Barley I went to town b gt molasses meal $160 at Hewer's N.P. to go on wheat which he has bgt from me he has promised to take our 1902 wheat at 80c and I am going to haul out our good wheat to Goldies at 98c Took 18 bgs oats to Jims Mill and got home 3 1/2 bgs of last lot. got shoes repaired.05</td> <td></td> <td>.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 27th fine</td> <td>I hauled two loads of wheat to Goldies Mill. 60 bu 45 lbs &amp; 59 bu 65 lbs at 93c per bu <p>got Mothers teeth fixed $150</p> laces 10c pea nuts .05 p lards .04</td> <td></td> <td> <p>1.50</p> 04 .05 .10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 28th fair &amp; soft</td> <td>Father Children &amp; I went to Church in morning and Children &amp; I to S.S. col. for Father .30 and myself .30 S.S. .21</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .30 .21</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 29th Stormy E.W.</td> <td>Father &amp; C. Chored and filled up wheat I took two loads to Mill.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 30th fine fair</td> <td>We had the worst block for years on the railway today. Four engines and a way car passed through going west about 6 P.M. the first since yesterday at that twice. I went to town and to bank and deposited $202.52c that I got for fall wheat at 89 to 93c per bu. got {?} for pr Shoes at McLarens. then arranged to get slings to car Changed for the Junius Londen</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>318</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday Mch 2nd 04 soft</td> <td>We Chored in morning &amp; in afternon took 15 full 13 empty paid for last chopping $120</td> <td></td> <td>1.20</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Thursday 3rd blustry</td> <td>Father &amp; C chored all day I went to Committee meeting of Industrial Association we have changed time for live stock now to be there on Friday instead of Wensday of first week, and made some other alterations which we think will be an improvement. My Expenses today will be $1.85 E.P. Belle 4th in heat</td> <td></td> <td>1.85</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 4th fair &amp; cool</td> <td>We Chored around barn and I went to Town.pd {Ren?} rent $260 bgt Groceries $268 brought Mr Dr Savage &amp; Mrs Jones out. Sold Two three Cattle to Mr Broadfoot of Fergus he paid me $2500 and I have to deliver them to Fergus, and he then pays me $300 more.</td> <td></td> <td>2.68 2.60</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x.</td> <td>Sat 5th fine</td> <td>E.P. Belle in H. We fixed up car for sheep after Chores in the morning and loaded sheep in Afternoon got cradle $2.50 got Harness mended $3.25</td> <td></td> <td>2.50 3.25</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 6th Soft</td> <td>I went to Church in the morning and Charlie in Evening. rest of us all stayed at home. Col. 30c</td> <td></td> <td>.30</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 7th fair soft</td> <td>I went to Mill in afternoon got 200 bran $1.80, oil cakes $1.30 at Hewers salt $135</td> <td></td> <td>1.80</td> <td>1.30 1.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 8th fair</td> <td>We fixed barb wire fence along the flats, bgt 70 lbs at Morris $2.10 N.P.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2.10</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>319</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday. 9th Mch. 1904</td> <td>I took a load of wheat to town in morning to Hewer 46 bu 35 lbs at 80 c. = 37.25 pd Father $1200 got 1/2 ton oilcake from G.J. Thorp. $1300 np</td> <td>37.25</td> <td>7.65 12.00</td> <td>13.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 10th blustry E.W.</td> <td>C &amp; I cut wood after chores were done in morning &amp; I went to town in Afternoon Went to Mr Calendar's for a new Machine for unloading grain he takes our old one and gives us his. I went to Penfolds &amp; bgt an axe $105</td> <td></td> <td>1.05</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>20</td> <td>Friday 11th fair E.W.</td> <td>C &amp; I cut wood after Chores in morning and afternoon I hauled up load of wood and Father &amp; C filled up a grist 20 bgs oats &amp; barley And C then cut wood &amp; I went to mill got last grist 13 bgs P. 65, got shoes rep at McLeods $100 groceries 17c</td> <td></td> <td>.65 .17</td> <td>100</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 12th fair N.E.W.</td> <td>I went in morning to see J.C. Evans about buying a bull for Mr Hodgson of Manitoulin Island. After Noon I went to R. Darby's Funeral Then took Mr Evans home</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 13th fine</td> <td>Father &amp; I went to Church Children &amp; I to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Monday 14th Stormy</td> <td>bred Witch of Mote to Prince of Benton We got sheep home from the show and chored in the afternoon. I went to town hardware .60 groceries $2.25 2 axe .20</td> <td></td> <td>.60</td> <td>2.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 15th fine</td> <td>We chored in morning &amp; I went to McCannels sale in Afternoon Horses did not sell well</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>320</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday, 16th fine.</td> <td>Charlie &amp; I Cut wood in morning &amp; I took Two men to see bull up at North's. Then I went to town, And called to see how bull sale was going.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Thursday 17th fine</td> <td>Pride of Powrie 11th in Heat <p>We did Chores and shipped three cattle to Thos. B. Broadfoot Fergus Elm Park Laird 9th Lady Emlyn of W.G. &amp; her calf. pd Freight $385 Charlie went with them</p> recd $5400 and $610 from A.P. Westervelt for prizes of lambs at Ottawa</td> <td>5400 600</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Friday. 18th Dull</td> <td>Father &amp; I chored in the morning. C. arrived home at about 11.30 A.M. his Expenses were $130 I paid him the $100 I owed him. We hauled turnips in afternoon 1 load bred E.P. Kyma 14th to prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td>1.30 1.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 19th Dull &amp; Soft rain to {?}</td> <td>We did chores and hauled two loads of turnips in morning and in Afternoon C Sorted roots and apples &amp; I made a cupboard for Stable. went to town bgt dates ect for Children. 13c</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>.13</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 20th fine &amp; cool</td> <td>Father Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning and He &amp; I went to see Mrs Louis Brader who is about dying in Afternoon. She is quite helpless.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 21st fair &amp; Cold E.W.</td> <td>I went in morning to see if Cull's were ready to move and then went for Flour 500 &amp; bran 1.80- n.p. went to Mr Hendersons Funeral in Afternoon. Then hauled two loads of furniture for Cull's.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5.00 1.80</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>321</p> 340 lbs at Hewers bgt gro. 25c <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Tuesday Mch. 22nd 1904 Dull &amp; Soft</td> <td>we hauled 6 loads of Turnips from pit Pride of P 11th seemed partly in it.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 23rd very fine</td> <td>We finished hauling in roots in morning &amp; I took a loaf of barley 75 empties 15 bg 1655 lbs &amp; oats to mill in Afternoon <p>I recd Check from Mr Broadfoot for $30000 paid for Cattle</p> I paid for Chopping last grist $100</td> <td>$30000</td> <td> <p></p> 1.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday, 24th fine</td> <td>We did chores and pruned apple trees I went to town. paid a note for $35000 due in June recd a refund of $470 int. ..3.50 - $4.70 = 345.30 bgt</td> <td>345.30</td> <td>.25</td> <td>352</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Friday 25th Soft showery</td> <td>I went for meat in morning and then C &amp; I pruned Trees until noon &amp; C until evening I went to town afternoon and bgt L. oil 75c pd for ac in full at Morris. 80c bred E.P. Bell to prince of Benton 2nd time</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> .75 .80</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Saturday 26th blustry &amp; cool</td> <td>We did Chores and pruned apple trees. E.P. Kyma 4th showed a little like being in heat.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 27th fine &amp; Cold</td> <td>Father Mary E. &amp; I went to Church in morning heard Rev. Sparling of Metrop. -- Church Toronto "Preach that Men should repeat" it was a very Earnest Appeal. And in the Afternoon he talked to the Children on being perfect through Suffering.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>322</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Mch 28 / 04 fine {?}</td> <td>Father &amp; C Cleaned up Stables Ect in morning and in Afternoon. C &amp; I pruned trees finished Apple trees &amp; started at ornamental trees. I went to town and sent $150 to Thos McFarlane and 100 to J.W. Burt, and bgt Stationary 20c wrote a letter re. Late Thos Henderson and sent it to Farmers Advocate. received News From Old Country Felling England that James Rhind died on Mch 13th</td> <td></td> <td>1.50 1.00 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 29th Soft</td> <td>C &amp; I cut wood and Chored in morning and I took grist to mill in afternoon 6 bgs. Peas 6 oats and two emptys. got last grist back pd for Chopping 75c</td> <td></td> <td>.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 30th Soft &amp; fine</td> <td>C &amp; I pruned trees and Chored generally hauled up wood ect. Sold six cockerels yesterday and two pullet and three cockerels today. $850</td> <td></td> <td>850</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Thursday 31st Soft &amp; dull</td> <td>Bred E.P. Belle 5th to Prince of Benton <p>I went to town in morning retd wire 40c bgt hand axe .45 sold some cabbage 2 doz to Mr Redwin 2 dox to precious 2 doz Lillie &amp; Haddens 1 doz to Jackson 4 doz to Mitchell. 1 doz to Scroggie</p> Sold all potatoes we have to spare to Mr Thorp at 95c &amp; our small ones at 50c</td> <td>.40</td> <td>.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Good Friday 1st April 1904</td> <td>We Chored in mornng &amp; scraped apple trees in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>323</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>x <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Saturday Apr 2nd 1904</td> <td>got two ram lambs <p>A Man that Called himself Smith of Carleton Place and came last night to buy some Angus cattle We spent quite a bit of time showing him stock and are now of the opinion that he is a Fake. I went to Insurance meeting some changes were made in the rules. sold 12 doz cabbage in Evening at 50c. Redarin owes us 50c Precious $100 Scroggie 70c Mitchell. 200 Hadden 100</p> Bred E.P. Bell 4th to Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Sunday 3rd fine</td> <td>Father &amp; I went to Church in the morning and heard Rev. Mr Marshall preach, and in afternoon Jennie Mary E. &amp; I went to S.S. col. .25,.10,.05.01 we got Bramas &amp; 1 Ewe lamb from two ewes</td> <td></td> <td>.41</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 4th fine</td> <td>We Chored in morning &amp; went up to Tom's in Afternoon and also to see Mr Simpson's barn that Mr Tuck is re-building I bgt things for Children 15c pd for Halter at Metcalf's bgt bit snaps.</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> .15 1.00 .15</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Tuesday 5th fine</td> <td>We did Chores and I hauled in two loads of potatoes 19 bgs or 60 lbs in 1st load and 2nd load 19 70/90 bgs 18.78 <p>McCannels came for a load of hay at $700 per ton</p> <p>Bred old Pride of Linemore 2nd to E.P. Master 2nd</p> G.D. Hood had Light Roan heifer to E.P. Master 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 6th Dull</td> <td>McCannel got a load of hay this morning. I took two loads potatoes to Thorp, 18 bgs 70 lbs @ 98=5 $74.94 9 1/5 bgs. @ .50 4.67 bgt 12 bu Wandscluen Barley @ 55 recd $40. Onions .30</td> <td>74.94 4.67 4000</td> <td></td> <td>.30</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>324</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday. 7th Apr 1904</td> <td>I went for meat in morning pd Henderson for heifer $32.70 pd Geo. for killing $200 we then got grist ready &amp; a few bgs potatoes. I went to town in Afternoon recd from Thorps $33.01. then took chop to mill 15 bgs 14 emptys, then bgt. 3 bgs corn at Hewers 295 lbs</td> <td></td> <td>32.70 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Friday 8th Apr 1904 soft</td> <td>C started to roll meadow after Chores this morning and Father &amp; I chored around barn and prepared cabbage for market. bred Witch of Mote 2nd time to Prince of Benton.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday, 9th Changeable</td> <td>C finished rolling new meadow I went to town, sold cabbage to Mr Mitchell, 5 doz at 50 = $250 and he pd us for 4 doz last Sat and 4 doz eggs. 60 bgt 50c worth raw sugar bgt Cultivaor from Penfolds and changed our old one on it.</td> <td>250 200 .60</td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 10th fair &amp; Cool</td> <td>Father Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning and Charlie in evening We heard Rev. Marshall preach in morning on Luke's Gospel I had a bad cold &amp; stayed in most of the day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 11th Dull snow last night</td> <td>Father &amp; C. Cleaned up stalls in morning and Cleaned seed oats in Afternoon. I did not feel well and did very little today. Arranged the sheep record Ect.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 12th Dull</td> <td>I was sick all day. Mr Swayze came along &amp; Sold me a manure spreader for $12000 due oct 1st / 04 J.W. Atkinson came for Tory and gave us a note due oct 1st for $100 with 6% interest.</td> <td>100 note</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>325</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Wensday. Apr. 13th 1904 dull</td> <td>I was sick &amp; in the house all day. Proff Day came to see bull and wants to get him out to the College. And is going to let us have use of our their Imported bull if they get one. bred Pride of Powrie 11 to P. of B.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 14th fine &amp; cool</td> <td>hard frost last night I felt some better and worked a little this morning and most of afternoon we bred Pride of Powrie 11th again today to Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 15th fine &amp; cold stormy E.W.</td> <td>We worked around grounds cleaning up generally &amp; did chores.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Saturday 16th fine &amp; cold</td> <td>I went to town in morning pd. ac at McLarens $210 sent $8.25 to Farmers Advocate got drill at Toltons $125 got 3.30 lbs corn at Hewers 5 1/2 bu corn at hewers at 58c bred E.P. Mayflower 2nd time</td> <td></td> <td>2.10 8.25 1.25</td> <td>3.19</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 17th fine &amp; cool</td> <td>Father Mother &amp; I went to Church. heard Rev. John McDougall of North West tell us a story of his North west life among the Indians</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 18th fair</td> <td>We chored &amp; I shore seven sheep and went to town. Three aged ewes. 2 aged rams got Cultivator at Penfolds I am to pay them two dollars difference sold. cabbage 200 bgt Groceries 65c. oatmeal at Hewers 75c</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>.65</td> <td>10.00 .75</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>326</p> <p></p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Tuesday 19th 1904. Cold &amp; Stormy</td> <td>We finished Shearing Sheep all but old ram. and dipped most of them also. C. cut brush along road fence. got our last lamb today. 2 Ewes</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 20th fair &amp; cool</td> <td>I went to mill in morning tool 5 bgs peas 10 bgs oats then bgt 300 bu &amp; pd ac at Goldies $950 ac in full went to pick . C &amp; I moved boards from fence in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>9.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 21st fine</td> <td>We chored generally moving fence ect. I went to town got rooster at Webbers and and Horse Shod 25c pd Dr Savages bill $975</td> <td></td> <td>9.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 22nd fine</td> <td>We chored &amp; C hauled up wood in forenoon and I went to town bgt clover seed $1200 bag. 15c. Started Father to plow this afternoon C levelled pit bottom. Mary, M.E. &amp; I went up to Tom's farm. I went over to See barn at Simpsons do not think very much of the Job.</td> <td></td> <td>.15 12.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 23rd fine</td> <td>Father plowed. C &amp; I cut wood in morning &amp; C hauled four loads in afternoon. I asked hands to Thrashing, and did chores.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 24</td> <td>Father, Mother &amp; I went to Church &amp; Children &amp; I to S.S. col. 10. 30. 07</td> <td></td> <td>.47</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 25 fine</td> <td>C went to Friendships thrashing sowing We sowed in afternoon had Mr Friendship.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>327</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday. Apr. 26th fine</td> <td>Father plowing in morning and C &amp; I choring we thrashed Timothy Afternoon had Fords, Bye, Barber &amp; McDougall's pd Young for Thrashing &amp; Cutting wood. $700 bgt hymn book .60 School bg &amp; other things for Jennie 100 rubbers 50c</td> <td></td> <td>7.00 1.00 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 27th fair</td> <td>Father cultivated C &amp; I plowed &amp; chored in morning and afternoon Thrashers took away their machine.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 28th</td> <td>I plowed Lucerne patch Father Cultivated and Charlie Chored and split wood.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 29th Dull &amp; damp</td> <td>We finished plowing &amp; harrowing Lucerne patch in morning &amp; sowed some Oats in No 1 in Afternoon C harrowed. Father chored.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 30th Dull &amp; damp</td> <td>We finished sowing no 1 with oats 12 acres. and did chores</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 1st May 1904</td> <td>Father Mary &amp; I went to Church heard Rev Marshall preach and administer the Sacrament Children &amp; I went to S.S. and Mother &amp; I in evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> XX</td> <td>Monday 2nd fine</td> <td>C Cultivated orchard &amp; Chored we bred Witch of Mote 3rd time to prince of Benton also grade Yearling to p of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>328</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Monday 2nd cont.</td> <td>I went to mill with 10 bgs. mixed of B &amp; 6 bgs peas 12 emptys pd for last grist 75c got 200 Strong bakers $480/ 240 np then bgt. Corn 190 lbs at 60c per bu NP at Hewers then Lucerne 90c. Timothy $225 Waverly oats. 16 bu 6 40/ 40 $970 gave my check for it. Straps 70c</td> <td></td> <td>.75 9.70 .70</td> <td>480</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 3rd fine warm</td> <td>Trees are budding &amp; grass growing Father Cultivating root grd C harroqwing orchard &amp; corn ground. I chored all day C harrowing root ground in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 4th fine</td> <td>Father finished cultivating root grd &amp; I sowed barley on it in afternoon. C harrowing all day sowed a little Lucerne near barn. Hewer sent out 5 bu Corn $300 Salt $135 oilcake $140</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1.35 3.00 1.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 5th fine</td> <td>sowed feild next to Hammels &amp; cultivated lat patch where peas were last yr.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 6th fine</td> <td>Finished sowing today and went to town in afternoon got wagons fixed 25,35, got chop at mill. got things at Bookstore 37c</td> <td>.</td> <td>.25 .35 .37</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. 7th fine</td> <td>Father rolled all day C hauled manure in morning &amp; chored in afternoon I went to town bgt Gro at L &amp; Haddens 58c seeds at Hewers 90 &amp; $135</td> <td></td> <td>.58</td> <td>.90 1.35</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>329</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 8th fine</td> <td>Father Mary &amp; M.E. went to church in morning &amp; Children &amp; I to S.S. col. 17c</td> <td>.17</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 9th Showery</td> <td>I got sheep from Tom in morning to feed lamb then we took seed back to Thorps and recd $438 took Bull out to the College Yester to get his feet pared and paid cattleman 100</td> <td>4.38</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 10th Showery</td> <td>We shipped Stallion &amp; Bull to Jas. D, McGregor I drew on him for $30000 {?} for Stallion, then I went to see about manure Spreader. but would not accept it, as I did not consider it as good as they agreed to make it.</td> <td>$30000</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 11th fine &amp; cool</td> <td>Father Cultivating in morning C hauling manure. I planted vegetables in garden, and Father plowed mangel ground in Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Thursday 12th fine &amp; warm</td> <td>C hauling manure 10 lds Father Rolling in morning I went to Tom's with meat I went to mill in afternoon took 14 bgs Chop. got all that was there from last time pd for chopping two last grists $135, pd for Mothers spectacles reparing .20.</td> <td></td> <td>1.35 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 13th fair</td> <td>We sowed a little rape &amp; mangels &amp; planted a bag of Early harvest potatoes C hauling manure 10 lds</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>330</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. May 14th / 04</td> <td>We hauled manure from G.T.R. Yards 5 loads &amp; Chored rest of day it was rather wet &amp; dull.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 15th fine</td> <td>Father &amp; Mary went to church in mornng &amp; Mother &amp; I in evening Children &amp; I to S.S. then</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 16th cold</td> <td>I hauled manure all day and C Split wood &amp; helped to unload. I sold bull to Mr J.C. Evans for Mr John Hodgson. Winedemoya Manitoulin Island, for $10500 to be delivered tomorrow.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 17th fine</td> <td>Frost last night I hauled two lds manure from Stock Yds &amp; took wagon to get fixed then shipped bull to Mr Hodgson. Mr Evans as responsible for Mr Hodgson and he is to send me the money in a short time.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Wensday 18th wet</td> <td>We chored &amp; I went around to get votes for Consolidated School. Princess foaled in evening Stallion colt by Golden Victor Imp. got wagon fixed in morning</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 19th dull</td> <td>heavy rain last night we hauled a load of gravel to fix culvert and then C hauled manure I got colt shod. 75c got paid missionary money $600, Drugs 95c</td> <td></td> <td>.75 6.00 .95</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday, 20th fair</td> <td>C hauled manure. Father &amp; I went to vote at School meeting. There was a lively time and consolidated school</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>331</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td>was defeated by one vote was 37 for 38 against and Chairman was in our favor. C hauled 8 loads manure</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>#</td> <td>Saturday 21st fair</td> <td>Trees came mostly into leaf today turned cattle out for a short time. C hauled manure in morning and Chored and cultivated in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 22nd fine showrs at night</td> <td>Mary &amp; I went to Church in morning and Children &amp; I to S.S. Mr Norris came out with us from Church and I took him up to Tom's in evening. We had quite a pleasant Chat</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6 lbs</td> <td>Monday 23rd fair</td> <td>We worked up mangel ground in morning and raised some drills and sowed them in afternoon C hauling manure in afternoon. I went to town in evening got 3 lbs mangels at Hewers 3/4 lb of Carrot seed 40 of /2 oz Cabbage 45c</td> <td></td> <td>.45</td> <td>.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Tuesday 24th fine</td> <td>I finished mangels &amp; carrots. C hauled manure Father took a notion to help loading, weighed a lamb that came about 2nd of April 57 lbs a Twin</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Wensday 25th fine</td> <td>C hauling manure I plowed with Colt &amp; Queen</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Thursday 26th fair Showers at Night in P.M.</td> <td>I plowed. C hauled manure Gave M $200</td> <td></td> <td>2.00</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>332</p> Your <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Friday 27th May 1904</td> <td>I plowed C hauled manure Father Chored &amp; helped to fill</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Saturday 28th fine</td> <td>C Hauled 9 lds manure I cultivated corn ground &amp; sowed corn and scuffled early mangels <p>C &amp; I went to Town in Evening bgt gro 50 sold some Eggs at 12c 10 doz</p> </td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 29th fine</td> <td>Mary &amp; I went to Church in morning and children &amp; I to S.S. Miss Carr came out in evening and Mother &amp; I drove her home</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x 8</td> <td>Monday 30th Dull</td> <td>I took Princess to horse in morning bred her to Elator by Baron's Pride C hauled manure. I plowed</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Tuesday 31st Dull</td> <td>C harrowed in morning &amp; I plowed. C hauled manure in afternoon 2 lds then we worked inside as it was wet. I went to town in even bgt Plow fixtures. $1.15c</td> <td></td> <td>1.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Wensday 1st June 1904</td> <td>I started up to Toms to help raise barn then fixed plow and plowed until noon. C stopped hauling manure ac of wet roads. 3 lds then he split wood the rest of the day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 2nd fair Showery</td> <td>C. Splitting wood &amp; hoeing out Lucerne from corn patch. I helped at Tom's barn we got on fairly well.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 3rd fine</td> <td>C Choring I went to Tom's all day we did not get quite finished.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>333</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <ol> <li class="mw-empty-elt"></li> </ol> </td> <td>Saturday 4th fine</td> <td>We finished Tom's barn today that is finished Jacking it up. I bgt meat for Tom Today. $2.81c I recd A Check from Jos. D. McGregor for $30000 for Young Stallion</td> <td>$30000</td> <td>2.81</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 5th fine</td> <td>Father Mary &amp; I went to Church in morning &amp; Mother &amp; I in evening Children &amp; I to S.S. Mrs Dan Reed of Glanford came out to tea.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 6th fine</td> <td>C Cultivated root ground I ran weeder over corn &amp; Mangels and spread ashes on potato ground and cleaned up around house Mr Sangster of Farming World came Along and I have agreed to run an ad for three months with them.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>x</p> 8</td> <td>Tuesday 7th fair</td> <td>C went to Tom's and hauled 1 load lime &amp; 3 lds sand <p>Mary &amp; I went to town bgt dishes Ect. $1025 harness mended poker 02. Shoes mended $1.00</p> Old Pride in heat.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Wensday 8th Dull &amp; wet</td> <td>C hauling manure 8 lds Father &amp; I cleaning up wood pile &amp; choring I went to town bgt dung fork, 65c Turnip seed $2.20c Tomato plants 17c buggy top fixed 10c Ordered frame of gate at Toltons, $360 4 1/2 X 13 ft harness mended 10c halter 150</td> <td></td> <td> <p>.65 2.20 .71</p> <p>1.50</p> .10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 9th fair</td> <td>C at Mitchell's raising I went for meat &amp; chored</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>334</p> <p><br />June</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 9th. 1904 Damp</td> <td>I went to meet Jennie &amp; bgt gold ring 400 Gold Spectacles 400 at Savages then bgt groceries 55c In Afternoon I chored &amp; took Lillie and Jennie up to Toms. then took rods to Mitchells for turning Jacks.</td> <td></td> <td>4.00 4.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 10th fine</td> <td>We celebrated Father &amp; Mother's fiftieth Anniversary of their wedding. Jennie, Will, Tom and I made them a present of a pair of Gold Spectacles for Father and a gold ring for Mother. And Uncle Robt gave them each $500 Bessie Mountain sent A Worked Pillow to Mary. We had Mr Burgess out to Photograph the group.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Saturday 11th fine</td> <td>C hauled 9 loads manure I chored &amp; took Aunt M. to Station in morning saw Bessie Mountain on her Way to St Marys Also saw Mrs D Reed &amp; the Miss Dickenson's in Afternoon I went to Town &amp; also to mill pd for Chopping 70c took 15 bgs mixed B &amp; O paper 02</td> <td></td> <td> <p>.70</p> .02</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 12th fine</td> <td>We Father Mary &amp; I went to Church in morning and Children &amp; I to S.S. and Mother &amp; I in Evening. Col. 30.30.10.,07.</td> <td></td> <td>.77</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 13th fine</td> <td>C finished hauling manure through bush &amp; started to cross plow in afternoon Mr Marshall paid us a visit and baptised Marguerite Robson.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>335</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> H</td> <td>Tuesday June 14th fair</td> <td>I got horses shod 100 sold wool. $17.88, 11 1/2 cts per lb got grist 75c, got gate at Tolton's $360, np dry goods at Bollerts, $5.50c <p>took a grist about 8 bgs of oats, and ordered 5 got 80 lbs wire at Morris N.P.</p> we planted potatoes in the Afternoon</td> <td>17.88</td> <td>.75 5.50</td> <td>3.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 15 fine</td> <td>We Plowed in morning Father &amp; I cut potatoes and we planted in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 16th fine</td> <td>We finished planting potatoes and C started to plow Father hoed some mangels &amp; I fixed fence and showed Stock to Mr Beoll of Waverly &amp; his Friend. Mr Anderson Mr Broadfoot came along with his motherinlaw &amp; his Wife</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 17th fine</td> <td>C plowing I chored &amp; took Father to build in windows in A.R.S. Stables &amp; Mary to pay a visit to Tom's Then went to Town and paid $20000 intrest on R. Knowles Mortgage.</td> <td></td> <td>20000</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 18th fine</td> <td>We finished cross plowing turnip ground and started to raise drills &amp; sow gave Mary 3.00 to buy dry goods</td> <td></td> <td>3.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 19th fine</td> <td>Father &amp; Mary went to Church in morning and Mother &amp; I in evening col. 30c</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>336</p> <p>June 1904</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>X.</td> <td>Monday. 20th Showery.</td> <td>C &amp; I worked at Turnip ground, got about half sowed. I took Princess to Sorbys in morning she was not in heat. The Gravellers were here today. Father worked on road all day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 21st Showery</td> <td>I sowed turnips &amp; raised drills. C. scuffled mangels &amp; carrots &amp; early potatoes</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 22nd fine</td> <td>We finished sowing Turnips and Mr Fuller from Arthur came to see our bulls And decided to buy Mr Bell's bull at $100 and Expects to be able to take it in thr two weeks.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 23rd fine</td> <td>C Plowed headland around root field &amp; we started to hoe mangels in field</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 24 June</td> <td>We hoed mangels and Father cultivated &amp; rolled rape ground.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 25th fine</td> <td>L &amp; H. Morris hoed mangels &amp; picked mustard. We went through all the Spring grain, and we went to town bgt Groceries $290 and oat meal $120 paid recd 75c for Cabbage. Charlie's Chum Mr Danse came this evening.</td> <td>.75</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 26th fine</td> <td>Father &amp; Mary &amp; Jennie went to Church in morning and Mother, Mary &amp; I in Evening col. 10.30</td> <td></td> <td>30 10</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>337 June 1904</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> x.</td> <td>Monday 27th fine</td> <td>C hoeing mangels I went to school meeting then to town. Telephoned to Breslau, 15c bgt hardware $100 <p>Membership of Fat Stock Club $100</p> <p>Hired John Heney for the week at $100 per day.</p> Bred Old Pride of Linimore to E.P. Master 2nd</td> <td></td> <td>.15 <p>1.00</p> 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 28th fine</td> <td>C &amp; J. Heney hoed mangels and I scuffled. ect. Father Plowed rye ground</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 29th Showers in Eve</td> <td>In morning C &amp; I finished hoeing mangels first time and I took a load of wheat to Hewer's in Afternoon $4560 I paid. Pd Hewer's Ac. 42.77 Thursday 30th Showers pd for Chopping at mill 50c Bug death. 50c duster 20c</td> <td>4560</td> <td>42.77 .50 .50 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 30th Showery</td> <td>Peter Donald came from Emigration Office Toronto last night I got his things today and he started work at noon. I raised drills from rape in Afternoon and C. Hauled manure on rye patch.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Friday 1st July 1904 Showery</td> <td>C hauled manure to no 1 and Peter thinned carrots I raised Rape drills and sowed some rape. Took Father and Mother to Station. They are taking a holiday until Monday at Hamilton &amp; Glanford. I got Rape seed 75c</td> <td></td> <td>.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 2nd fine</td> <td>In Morning C hauled manure to no 1. Peter Scuffled corn and mangels and finished thinning Carrots in afternoon and scuffled some. I sowed rape, &amp; Took Children up to see barn to Toms, then came home bgt Groceries. 30c</td> <td></td> <td>.30</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>338</p> <p>July 1904</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. 3rd fine</td> <td>Father &amp; I went to Church in morning .. &amp; Children &amp; I in Afternoon &amp; S.S. Col. 30.07.10.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .10 .07.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Monday 4th Showery</td> <td>We finished sowing rape behind bush Peter scuffling mangels &amp; hoeing Charlie took Princess to Sorbys in morning she took horse Elator &amp; went to mill in afternoon brought home corn chop and took 180 lbs Barley and Rye. Mother got home. Bessie Mountain Called today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 5th fine</td> <td>We started to cut hat today cut about 31/2 acres &amp; kiled it in evening. Father, P &amp; C hoeing mangels till about teatime.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 6th Wet</td> <td>We hoed mangels in morning and fixed things around barn, then hoed in afternoon. I also went to see about getting Slings fixed.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 7th fine</td> <td>We hoed &amp; scuffled roots most of day. Started to hoe Turnips. Went to mill in Evening got 750 lbs Chop at 105 Per 100 N.P. got grist of Chop. 70c Mr Wigile Came &amp; fixed slings I got rope from him. $782 46 lbs at 17c</td> <td></td> <td>7.82</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5 x</td> <td>Friday 8th fine</td> <td>We hoed turnips and mowed some hay in morning and hauled 5 loads in afternoon G.D. Hood had Hereford cow to E.P. Master</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Saturday 9th Showery</td> <td>We hauled 1 load of hay in morning &amp; kiled up most of what we had cut.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>339</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 10th July 1904 fine</td> <td>Father Mary &amp; Mary E went to Church in morning and Mother Jennie &amp; I in evening col. 30. 10.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .10</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 11th Showery</td> <td>We worked at Turnips in morning and cut some Clover in afternoon we hauled three loads &amp; hoed a few turnips A shower came on about 5 P.M. &amp; stopped the haying</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Tuesday 12th Dull &amp; Showery Thunder last night very heavy Lightning</td> <td>We chored around barn in morning and I went to Town got binder Canvas 200 np hardware 40P sent $1975 to Thos McFarlane to record calves of this year &amp; change .15 then I bgt molasses at 35c / per Gal 1/2 brl at Scroggies. Queen had a Filly Foal today by Golden Victor &amp; Rope Hitch 30c</td> <td></td> <td>.40 19.90 <p></p> .30</td> <td>200</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 13th fine</td> <td>We hoed a while in the Morning and then spread hay out, and hauled five loads out in in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Thursday 14th fine</td> <td>We Finished hauling what hay we have cut. 6 lds</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Friday. 15th fine</td> <td>I cut about 3 acres of hay in morning and rest worked at Turnips we kiled up hay after tea bred Witch of Mote to E.P. Master 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 16th fine</td> <td>I cut 3 ac hay in morning &amp; we kiled it in evening we all worked at Turnips rest of the day</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>340 July 1904</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 27th fine &amp; hot</td> <td>Father Mary &amp; Jennie went to Church in morning &amp; Mother &amp; I in evening Col. 10. 35 10</td> <td></td> <td>.45</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 18th fine</td> <td>We worked at Turnips &amp; finished cutting clover and hauled five loads of clover.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Tuesday 19th fine</td> <td>Father &amp; men worked at roots in morning &amp; we hauled 3 loads hay &amp; kiled up what I cut in morning.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 20th fine</td> <td>Men hoed Turnips and scuffled in morning and we hauled 3 loads in afternoon &amp; kiled what I cut in morning.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 21st fine</td> <td>I took P.A. Donald to Station in morning &amp; Paid him $1400 His wages came to $13.83c Thomas Buchan Came today from Emigration Office Toronto &amp; I have hired him for a month at $1500 to start with. Mr Morris was here all day helping us at hay.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 22nd fair</td> <td>Tom &amp; his man came along this morning and helped us to hoe turnips. We hauled 3 loads of hay &amp; kiled what I cut in morning</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 23rd Wet</td> <td>We Chored &amp; scuffled and hoed Turnips. I went to town in morning bgt 100 lbs Twine from Penfolds 50 BR @ 14c 50 Peterboro at 13 1/4 things at Morris 74c. Oatmeal $1.25 np at Hewers pd for Photos at the Burgess $700</td> <td></td> <td>.74 7.00</td> <td>13.50 1.25</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>341</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>xx</td> <td>Sunday July 24th 04 fair Showery</td> <td>Father Mary &amp; M.E. went to Church in morning and Mother Jennie &amp; I in Evening.Children &amp; I to S.S. Col. 10.35. 02.</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .37</td> </tr> <tr> <td>XX</td> <td>Monday 25th fair</td> <td>I paid Sorby for 3 mares bred 1903 $27 We bred both Queen &amp; Princess to Elator at Sorbys. 3rd time for Princess, 1st for Queen We finished cutting hay today &amp; also kiling. Father &amp; Tom hoeing Turnips till teatime and then helped kile hay. C &amp; I cut around Fall wheat field.</td> <td></td> <td>$27.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 26th</td> <td>We worked at cutting wheat &amp; hauling a little to</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 27th fine</td> <td>We finished cutting wheat and hauled 4 loads of hay. Aunt Jane moved out here today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 28th Wet</td> <td>We chored in morning and I went to town in afternoon. got 300 oat Chop and got harness fixed 30c blacksmithing 15c we got 500 bran &amp; 200 flour at Goldies.</td> <td></td> <td>.15 .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Friday 29th fine</td> <td>We Cut around barley and scuffled some rape &amp; put paris green on potatoes in morning &amp; hauled hay in Afternoon 5 lds</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Saturday 30th fair</td> <td>We hauled hay all day twelve lds. had Mr Hammel &amp; Mr Morris, put them in Full of accounts. $1.50 to Mr H and $300 to Mr Morris Mr H Pd for cow to bull $100</td> <td></td> <td>1.50 3.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>342</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday July 31st 04 fine</td> <td>{entry blank}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Aug 1st fair</td> <td>{entry blank}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Aug 2nd Showery</td> <td>We finished hauling hat rakings and started at wheat were stopped by rain. Went to hoe till teatime &amp; then I went to Mill bgt 1500 lbs Chop. at $2100 per ton pd. on Account. $20 recd an Order from J.J. Bell for $100 for a Bull.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Wensday 3rd</td> <td>We put P. Green on potatoes &amp; hoed roots &amp; scuffled in morning &amp; hauled 6 lds wheat in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Thursday 4th</td> <td>We hauled wheat all day 9 lds</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Friday 5th fine</td> <td>We hauled 6 loads wheat &amp; 2 of barley</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat 6th</td> <td>We hauled 6 lds wheat of barley finished in evening went to town sent $10 to National Exhibition Toronto, recd from Hewer $12. for wheat bgt goods about $ {?} bgt groc $312 at Scroggies pants for C. $100</td> <td>12.00</td> <td>3.12 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday , 7th Showery</td> <td>Father, Mary &amp; Aunt Jane went to Church in morning and Mother Mary E. &amp; I in Evening &amp; Children &amp; I to S.S. Col. 60.10.07</td> <td></td> <td>.60 .10 .07</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>343</p> <p>Aug 1904</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Monday 8th fine</td> <td>Mr Tuck and Williams came today to shingle our house. I got 62 bundles of shingles at Clemens and 75 ft of valley at OcCombries 6c a ft &amp; got binder fixed at Penfolds. got asbestos paper at Morris 5c lb</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 9th</td> <td>We worked at Turnips all spare time Tuck &amp; Man at the house roof</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 10th dull</td> <td>We Worked at Turnips and Chored around house. Carpenters at work</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 11th fine</td> <td>We finished Turnips &amp; started to cut oats in orchard. Carpenters at work. Williams off 1/2 day pd Tuck 500</td> <td></td> <td>5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 12th Dull</td> <td>We finished cutting orchard &amp; also field by Hammels &amp; started at no. 1 paid C Senfield $1000</td> <td></td> <td>10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 13th Showery</td> <td>Carpenters lost a little time with rain. We bound &amp; shocked orchard &amp; cut around no. 1 &amp; worked around barn went to town in evening sent entries of Sheep to St Louis sent Entry of Calf to Toronto 50c bgt Groceries $2.80c</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 14th fine</td> <td>Father Mary &amp; Aunt Jane Went to Church in morning &amp; Mother &amp; I in Evening Children &amp; I to S.S. Col. 10.35.07</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .35 .07</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>344</p> <p></p> <p>{page is blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>345</p> <p>{page is blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>346</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 15th Aug 1904 fine</td> <td>We cut oats in no 1 today C went to Sorby's in morning with Queen &amp; Princess they neither were both all right of them were in Heat</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>s Tuesday Aug 16th Showery</td> <td>Thur We finished cutting no 1 and Chored rest of the day. <p>I went to town bgt hardware 80c at Penfolds two balls twine np at Penfolds pd for Express order 1000 to Dr J O. Orr. Bgt Butter at Scroggies 2 lb np</p> Sold Old Pride to A Barber for $4000 to go very soon</td> <td></td> <td> <p>.80</p> 10.00</td> <td> <p>.80</p> 2 lb butter</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 17th fair</td> <td>We chored &amp; struck out lands in field no 4 for fall wheat then finished cutting oats put away binder &amp; mower, &amp; chored in evening John Rawlings of Forest was here today and has offered me $10 each for a ram and six ewes two or 3 aged ewes 1 or 2 Shearling 2 ewe lambs</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 18th fine</td> <td>I finished striking out lands for fall wheat &amp; we thrashed in afternoon. wheat is turning out about 20 bu per acre &amp; barley over 40. We had Baley's machine 1 haul Each had from McCannel McDougall Barber Mitchell Bye. Harvey &amp; Flick &amp; Friendship</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Friday 19th Dull</td> <td>We Cleaned up around barn &amp; hauled five loads oats went to mill with grist &amp; bft 6.55 lbs oat chop bred Grade heifer to E.P. Master 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>347 1904</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 20th. Showery Extra heavy rain last night</td> <td>Took Father up to Tom's then went to town bgt gro $1.15 hardware 55c saw Cartage company about team. Stamps 30c. ordered 506 bran @ 400 / 16 200. Strong bakers $5.20 / 2.60 Sundries .10c We all Cleaned up wheat and cut some weeds</td> <td></td> <td>1.15 .55 .36 .10</td> <td>4.00 5.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 21st fine</td> <td>Father, Mary &amp; A Jane went to Church in morning Mary E &amp; I to S.S. and Mary &amp; I to Church in Evening. Col. 10. 06. 30c.</td> <td></td> <td>10. .06 .30</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 22nd wet morning</td> <td>Cartage team came at 10 A.M. Hewer brought 200. oil cake &amp; got 228 lbs wheat. @ 8c. $3.10 <p>sold. 107 1/2 bu wheat Michigan Amber Variety to Mr Golde at 99c $10642 then I paid account $4120</p> paid Jas L Simpson ac $625 pd W. Tuck's AC $2400</td> <td>$10642</td> <td>3.10 41.20 6.25 24.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Tuesday 23rd fine</td> <td>Cartage team plowing C &amp; Tom hauling manure he morning &amp; C in afternoon 10 lds for fall wheat I went to town in morning, took Cartage horse home. bgt manure forks. 45. $100 1 bag current at Morris Fish 15c</td> <td></td> <td>1.45 .15</td> <td>67c</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Wensday 24th fine</td> <td>Cartage team plowing. C &amp; I hauling manure. I chored went to town and got {Crinoline?} for Mother $130, pd Insurance to Mr Jones $5.00 Herbert Scott came tonight to help us at show Ect.</td> <td></td> <td>1.50 5.00</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>348</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Thursday 25th Showery</td> <td>C at Bye's &amp; Harveys Thrashing Tom left I paid him $1500 for his month's work and sent to mill for 1485 lbs Chop &amp; 10 bu Corn Chop. Herbert Scott at work today. Father took Queen and Princess to Sorby's</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 26th fine</td> <td>We hauled manure in the morning 7 lds and 5 loads of Oats in the Afternoon. Cartage Co's man finished plowing this Afterno Evening except the narrow strips and a little around headlands he has been here since Monday morning at ten A.M. 5 days all but three hours 1410c</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 27th fine</td> <td>We hauled oats all day finished the Waverley and got in two loads of Siberian C McDougall came this evening and paid for Bull service $1000 &amp; for wheat $150 Aunt Maggie went home today.</td> <td>150</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 28th fine</td> <td>Father &amp; I and Mary E. went to Church in morning and Children &amp; I to S.S. Col. 200 10c. 07 c.</td> <td></td> <td>2.00 .10 .07</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Monday 29th fine</td> <td>FatYher, C &amp; I hauled ten loads of oats out of no 1 Herbert went to McCannels Thrashing. gave us $750 to buy a brace $2.50</td> <td></td> <td>2.50 7.50</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>349</p> <p>Aug</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Tuesday 30th 1904</td> <td>We hauled 8 loads of oats and finished harvest.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 31st fine</td> <td>we hauled Manure all day 17 lds.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday S 1st</td> <td>We hauled about 14 lds manure to Wheat field. finished all but strips and headlands trimmed Two Rams that are sold to D.M. Lloyd Dublin Virginia, for $70. their numbers are Record 736 &amp; 737. <p>I paid Tom today $5000</p> an account arranged with Mitchell about Thrashing &amp; Also Arranged to have Freeman Barber come &amp; help Herbert with Manure</td> <td></td> <td>50.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday Sep 2nd fine</td> <td>We got car ready in morning and shipped cattle to the Toronto Exhibition in Afternoon Freight $1600. I took Charlie along with me &amp; Herbert stayed to look after Stock ect. then We got 400 lbs Bran from Goldies, pd for help unloading $150 then we got settled in stable about Eleven P.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 3rd fine</td> <td>We got things fixed up and washed cattle in afternoon. Herbert plowed bal of fall wheat field</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>350</p> <p>Sept 1904</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>{Marginal note written on left side} Elm Park Beauty 2nd calf by Prince Benton and Belle of Delaval 2nd</td> <td>Monday 5th Sunday 4th fine</td> <td>We showed cattle today got 1st &amp; 2nd for Yearling bull 1st 2nd &amp; 3rd for Bull Calf. 1st &amp; 3rd for Cow 3 yrs &amp; upwards 1st &amp; 3rd for two year old heifer 2nd &amp; 3rd for Yearling heifer 1st 2nd &amp; 3rd for heifer calf. We got also 1st for Calf herd and sweepstakes for best Female.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 4th fine</td> <td>I went to Church in morning and Charlie heard a very Good sermon on Let that mind be in you that was also in Christ Jesus it was the most direct and Earnest sermon that I ever heard it was {Quernst?} Methodist Church. Parkdale</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 6th fine</td> <td>We did our Chores and showed Stock to Exhibition visitors. Herbert Finished hauling manure to Fall wheat</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 7th wet</td> <td>We attended Stock as usual. Herbert Harrowing for Fall wheat.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Thursday 8th fine</td> <td>Herbert finished harrowing and we looked after things in general. Our meals are costing us about $1.50 per day grade cow had a calf by P of Benton</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 9th fine</td> <td>We attended Stock as usual &amp; Loaded for London about 7 P.M. Freeman Barber sowing wheat today. Herbert Came to show and Charlie went home. Pd Freight to London $1100</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>353</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sat. sep 9th 1904 fine</td> <td>We arrived at london about noon and got into our New Quarters about 3 P.M. We pay get six meals for $1.00 here I paid Entries $650 Freeman Barber sowing wheat</td> <td>6.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday, 10th fine</td> <td>Herbert went to Church in morning and I in Evening W</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 12th fine</td> <td>We prepared cattle for showing tomorrow Charlie finished harrowing wheat.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 13th Dull fine</td> <td>C Plowing wheat stubble We showed cattle today and got about exactly same prizes as Toronto with two more herds in competition we won $10000</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 14th wet</td> <td>Father &amp; C worked around barn. Herbert and I looked after Stock.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 15th fine</td> <td>C Plowing wheat stubble Herbert &amp; I looking after Stock.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 16th fine</td> <td>C Plowing wheat stubble Herbert &amp; I looking after Stock sold Witch of Mote to W.R. Stewart for $24000 recd $4000 and got his note due Jan 1st for $20000. we left grounds about 8 9 P.M.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 17th fine</td> <td>We arrived home at about 1 P.M. And found all well We got stock home &amp; did chores C went for Chop but got very little</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>354</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sunday. sep 18th fine</td> <td>Father &amp; Mary went to Church in morning and Mother &amp; I in evening Children &amp; I to S.S. Col. 95.15. 30</td> <td>.95 .15 .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 19th fine</td> <td>C Plowed wheat stubble Herbert Chored &amp; cut corn I went to town</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 20th Showery</td> <td>C Plowed Herbert Father &amp; I put Ear Tags in Cattle &amp; chored. I was at Town yesterday pd Scroggies ac $1800 pd Clemens ac $5.94. pd Cartage Co AC $1625</td> <td>.85 18.00 5.94 16.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 21st fine</td> <td>We had quite a frost last night We Showed horses and cattle today got 2nd for 2 year old filly 2nd for Yearling. 2nd &amp; 3rd fpr Brood mare. 2nd &amp; 3rd for foal of 1904 3rd for team. 1st &amp; 2nd for cow 1st for 2 Year old heifer 1st &amp; 2nd for Yearling heifer 1st &amp; 2nd for heifer calf 1st Grade cow. 2nd for Grade steer under 2 yrs. Expenses for board during fair $100</td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 22nd fine</td> <td>We looked after Stock today and brought them all home about 4.30 P.M. pd Geo Henderson for wheat $575</td> <td>5.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 23rd fine</td> <td>I shipped lamb to J. F. Agee. Rea Missouri C.O.D. then I bgt 100 oil cake at Thorps $150 Molasses at Scroggies 2.10</td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>355</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sep. 23rd 1904 contd</td> <td>Herbert Scott left tonight, I paid him $2000 for the month and also paid Charlie Seven dollars making in all $20 that I have pd C. so far</td> <td>20.00 700</td> </tr> <tr> <td>24th Showery</td> <td>I went for meat in morning and Jno Henderson has agreed to buy Elm Park King 2nd Ear Tag no 50 for $15000 And he is to pay for him next Spring when he sells his fat cattle but if it is not convenient then he is to have longer time he takes him away about Nov 1st and he stays here until then at our risk. C Harrowed wheat stubble and struck out lands in no 1. I sent $175 to be left for Herbert Scott at Scroggies Grocery, and paid Mr Barber $300 for Freeman helping us sow wheat</td> <td>1.75 3.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>25th fine</td> <td>Father And I went to Church in morning and Children &amp; I to S.S. Mother &amp; I went to Church at Night.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 26th fine</td> <td>We got ready to ship sheep to St Louis where and were loaded up about 6 P.M. and started out of Guelph about 12 P.M. We had a fair Run &amp; got to Port Huron about 10 A.M. left there about 3 P.M.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 27th fine</td> <td>Arrived at Chicago about daylight Wensday morning and had breakfast 25c left Chicago about 3 P.M. and</td> <td>.25</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>356</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday Sep 28th</td> <td>We laid in yards till 3 P.M. &amp; then started for St Louis where we arived about 10 A.M.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Thursday 29th fine</td> <td>x very hot we laid in car all night and started to unload about daylight on Friday grade cow had cow calf by P. of Benton</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>29th wet</td> <td>we had to do carpenter work most of the day and we were pretty well tired out.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>30th Dull</td> <td>We Trimmed sheep and prepared generally for the show</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 1st sep {Oct} 1904</td> <td>Mr Campbell &amp; I went to Church. Lindell ave. Methodist Churcg Exp 15 I stayed Monday in grounds rest of the day.</td> <td>.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 2nd fine</td> <td>I Trimmed sheep and Chored generally.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>almost X</td> <td>Wensday 4th</td> <td>All breed of sheep started up show in the Stadium today</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 5th</td> <td>I helped with Leicesters &amp; Trimmed sheep</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 6th</td> <td>{Entry blank}</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>357</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat 7th oct 1904</td> <td>{Entry blank}</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 8th fine</td> <td>I went to presbyterian Church at Lay Jette Park</td> </tr> <tr> <td>xx</td> <td>p Monday 9th fine</td> <td>prepared sheep for showing tomorrow and helped Whitelaw &amp; Kyma 11. cow calf Mayflower 3rd &amp; Kyma 11 a Bull C by P. of B</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Tuesday 10th</td> <td>We showed sheep in Afternoon got 1st $12500 2nd 10000 1st &amp; 2nd for Flocks of Sheep Bowman No 1 had Bull c by P. of Benton</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 11th fine</td> <td>I looked around some today and saw a great Many very good sights</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Thursday 12th</td> <td>We chored generally and looked around the show Elm P. Belle 3rd had Cow Calf by P of B.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 14th fine</td> <td>We prepared to leave &amp; got loaded at 11 p.m. &amp; left the grounds for home.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat 15th</td> <td>We lay in E St Louise till Eve &amp; Started for Chicago our car got off the track in Yards but did not do much harm.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 16th</td> <td>We arrived at Chicago about day break. had breakfasrt at boarding house &amp; dinner at Y.M.C.A. about 4 P.M.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 17th</td> <td>We arrived at P. Huron about day light.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>358</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 18th fine</td> <td>got home about 2 A.M. Found thrashers waiting for me. we thrashed in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 19th fine</td> <td>{Entry blank}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>*</td> <td>Thursday 20th fine</td> <td>went to Erin fair and Judged cattle R Expenses $2.70 were paid by Society. I went by Cheltenham.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 21st Showery</td> <td>C &amp; I pulled Apples and did Chores Father Cultivated wheat Stubble</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 22nd Dull</td> <td>I took Mary &amp; Children to Station and bgt Ticket H J. sent $400 to Mary at Cheltenham then paid Tom $198.85c <p>Paid Albert Barber $3500 re fund for old Imp cow</p> <p>pd J. Henderson $4000 for beef ring beast. borrowed 500 from Geo Penfold. Ordered a brl molasses from Scroggie and 500 lbs oil Cake &amp; 45 lbs Oatmeal from Hewer's</p> Father Cultivated and C Picked Apples. We killed a lamb in evening.</td> <td></td> <td> <p>$198.85</p> <p>35.00</p> 40.00</td> <td> <p></p> 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday, Oct 23rd Dull</td> <td>Father Aunt Jane &amp; I went to Church in morning and Mother C &amp; I in Evening. Col. 30.10.10 heard two very good sermons on "Holy Spirit" in morning and Christians as The Salt of the Earth in evening by Rev Shepperson.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>359</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday, Oct 24th 1904</td> <td>Father &amp; C pulling apples in morning and Fatherv disking Fall wheat Stubble in Afternoon. C &amp; I went to Station for Sheep from W.R. Stewart. pd Freight $432. He sent 11 sheep seven ewes and 4 rams</td> <td></td> <td>4.32</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Tuesday 25th Dull</td> <td>I went to town to meet Mary &amp; Children. pd Mr McCrae for Tom. 475 pd. Geo Penfold 500 bgt humbugs 20c <p>we started potatoes in afternoon</p> E.P. Bell 2 had bull Calf today by Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td>4.75 5.00 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Wensday 26th Dull &amp; cool</td> <td>Father run disk harrow C &amp; I took up some potatoes &amp; Barbers had a Jersey cow to bull</td> <td></td> <td>s</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 27th fair &amp; cold</td> <td>C &amp; I worked at potatoes Father run disc harrow</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 28th fine</td> <td>We worked at potatoes all day. H. Morris was here. Father finished disking wheat Stubble in morning and went to mill with grist in afternoon. bgt C. oil .80 pd for Chopping grist 75c</td> <td></td> <td>.80 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 29th fine</td> <td>We finished potatoes at noon today and started to top Turnips in afternoon. H. Morris here all day I pd him 40c per day = 80 I sent $15 entry fees to Chicago to enter calves for International pd for repairing boots $100 hardware 25c stamps 25c</td> <td></td> <td>1500 1.00 .25 .25</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>360</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 30th Oct 1904</td> <td>Father Mary &amp; Aunt Jane went to Church in morning and I took Children to S.S. and Mother to Church in Evening Col.10.25.07.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>H.M. 1.</td> <td>Monday 31st fine</td> <td>We topped turnips and harrowed out what was topped on Saturday. Father took apples to cider mill . cost $340 np</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>340</td> </tr> <tr> <td>H.M.1.16</td> <td>Tuesday 1st Nov 1904 fine</td> <td>We worked at Turnips all day got in 16 loads 8 large loads in morning</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>H.M. 1 16</td> <td>Wensday 2nd fine</td> <td>We worked at Turnips all day. got root house pretty well filled &amp; started at pit</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>H.M.1 29S</td> <td>Thursday 3rd fine</td> <td>Father &amp; I went to vote in morning then we brought sheep home from G.T.R. Station that Will Sent from Mt Forest 8 4 lambs &amp; 4 sheep then hauled Turnips in afternoon. 29 small loads went to town in Evening And heard that H Guthrie was Elected. Sundries .05</td> <td></td> <td>.05</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29S</td> <td>Friday 4th fine</td> <td>We worked at Turnips all day got in 29 small loads</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>45S</td> <td>Saturday 5th fine</td> <td>R.H. Harding was here last night and I took a contract for 1/2 inch Space 26 times in Advocate for $20 on Condition that Illustration account is Cancelled.. We worked at Turnips all day took in 45 S loads. Tom Came for Sheep today</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>361</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 6th Nov 1904</td> <td>Father Mary &amp; Aunt Jane went to Church in morning I took Children to S.S. &amp; Mother to Church in Evening. Col. 10.30.07.</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .30 .07</td> </tr> <tr> <td>H.M.1 35.S x</td> <td>Monday 7th fine</td> <td>C went to McCannels Cutting in morning H Morris helped We hauled 35 S loads today Put Ram 2 2 ewes 1 Ram with Shearling ewes about two weeks</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>H.M.1 6 L</td> <td>Tuesday 8th</td> <td>We Shipped Ram Lamb to Jas Webster and got Cow from John Mountain pd Freight $360 pd message boy. 25. We finished hauling turnips. took up 2 1/{?} loads Carrots</td> <td></td> <td>3.60 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 9th fair</td> <td>Father took apples to cider mill. C &amp; I laid up pit &amp; covered it with straw &amp; fenced it &amp; plowed around it. We had a Emigrant W. Kennedy from England seeking work he stayed all night</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 10th fair</td> <td>We hauled corn in morning and covered one turnip pit in Afternoon I loaned Mr Morros the tea, and wagon to haul his hay, and he is to help us when we may need him.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 11th fair</td> <td>Father went to mill with 15 bgs 10 Oats 5 barley to Chop we ringed {up?} of the Young bulls &amp; killed Thompsons 98 for mutton &amp; also bell ewe as she was not doing well covered pit in afternoon Father went to cider mill</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>362</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Saturday 12th Nov 1904 fair</td> <td>I went to town in morning bgt Sugar $2.63 np got harness mended 10c. Recd 200 from G.D. Hood pd Harold Morris $300 bgt 5 bls Cement. also 235 c np at Hevers And C finished covering pit and Father went to mill for grist &amp; took 15 bgs 5 oats &amp; 10 Barley</td> <td></td> <td>.10 3.60</td> <td>2.63</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 13th blustry</td> <td>Father, Mary &amp; Aunt Jane went to Church in morning Childen &amp; I to S.S. And Charlie &amp; I to Church in Evening heard Rev Dr Ewing of China Breachor talk about mission work in China. it was quite interesting</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 14th fair &amp; cool</td> <td>A Lewis was here today helping us to cement the basement under hen house We worked at it all day</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 15th fine</td> <td>Mr Lewis and Wm McCrae were here helping us with cementing in the Stables finished the part under hen house and started at horse Stable.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 16th fine</td> <td>We finished the cementing tonight.pd Mr Lewis 200 I still owe him $150 and he paid me $100 for Bull service. Mother went to Mount Forest today and Will came last night and on his way to Loyd-Jones Sale left here about 6 a.m. this morning. He looks well</td> <td>100</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 17th Thanksgiving day</td> <td>We Chored around barn and did Chores. Father &amp; I went to Church. col. 35c ordered a Palace horse car for interternational to take Stock to Chicago Castrated three rams</td> <td></td> <td>.35</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>363</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Nov. 18 / 1904</td> <td>We chored around far, fixed up horse stable, and put in lights of glass &amp; set windows Father went to Town bgt glass &amp; Putty &amp; cement at Morris np and hen</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 19th fine</td> <td>Father &amp; Charlie cleaned out box stalls &amp; cleaned up stable. I went to town bgt halter &amp; straps 160 got sprayer mended at Penfolds pd Wm McCrae for Thrashing 500 &amp; helping us. Books for Jennie .20 Recd 100 from Mr West for Bull service, sent Entries to A.P. Westervelt . 23.00 np. Broom 30c Pd. A. Lewis bal 150 pd Bolton's for Buggy accident 75c</td> <td>.20</td> <td>5.00 .20 1.50 .30 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 20th fine &amp; Shower</td> <td>Father &amp; Mary went to Church in morning I to Children to S.S. and Aunt Jane to Church at Night</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monfay 21st fine</td> <td>C. Plowing all day. Father Disking in afternoon. Proff Cumming came with his Students to see Stock I went to meet Mother at Station, And sent $1800 to Farmers Advocate $900 to Farming World 800 to American Sheep Breeder</td> <td></td> <td>18.00 9.00 8.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Tuesday 22nd fine</td> <td>Father &amp; C Plowed. I went to town bgt Dry goods $110 <p>hardware .25 .20 .75 Ordered 500 Oilcake &amp; 1 bu corn at Hewers got Shoes repaired and 15c Lantern 10</p> E.P. Kyma 6th had cow Calf by Prince of Benton.</td> <td></td> <td>1.10 1.20 .10 .15</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>364</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wensday 23rd Nov 1904</td> <td>We got things ready to Ship the Stock to Chicago. paid for car $5840 Council paper 300 recd 900 from Jos Watt &amp; Mr Leask.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 24th fine</td> <td>We arrived at Sarnia about 830 A.M. and were taken across to Port Huron about noon &amp; Started for Chicago in Evening. Expense today 25c</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 25th fine</td> <td>We arrived at Chicago in Evening Exp. today 35c</td> <td></td> <td>.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 26th fine</td> <td>We got stock settled &amp; weighed E.P. Kasier 1050 E.P. Ringleader 1065. E.P. Raider 540. E.P. Beauty 850. E.P. Rosebud 680</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 27th fair</td> <td>I looked after Stock in morning and went to Church in evening. we</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 28th fair</td> <td>We prepared cattle for Show. I am boarding at the Ross Hotel, and have things very comfortable.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 29th fair</td> <td>We Showed bull calves and heifer calves in afternoon we got 8th on Junior Bull calf and 6th on Junior heifer calf.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 30th fair</td> <td>We attended the auction sale of Angus cattle and bgt two animals one bull &amp; one heifer</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>365</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thursday Dec 1st 1904</td> <td>Attended to cattle &amp; watched the Judging a little.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 2nd Stormy</td> <td>We looked through the Stock Yards &amp; Swifts packing house, and saw about Testing Cattle</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 3rd cold</td> <td>We could not get cattle tested so Mr Baker and Mr Pearce decided to send them on to Canada and have them tested at Boundary lines. We loaded at 6 P.M. X Teaming cost</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 4th cold</td> <td>We spent the day on road from Battle Creek to Port Huron where we arrived about 2 P.M. then had to stay there</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 5th fine</td> <td>We got across to Sarnia about noon, and left there at 4.40 P.M. We had to leave the two cattle I bought at Quarantine for three weeks.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 6th fine</td> <td>We arrived at Guelph at 1.30 A.M. I got to bed about 4 A.M. &amp; at 7 A.M. had to get stock ready to go to the show we showed cattle in afternoon got 1st &amp; 2nd in Calf. 3rd on Yearling. 2nd &amp; 3rd on Two Year old and 3rd on Cow 2nd on Carcase of Steer</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>366</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday Dec 7th cold</td> <td>We attended to the stock and also went to meeting of Angus Society we had fifteen members present. pd my fee $100 and was re-elected president</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 8th Cold</td> <td>We attended stock and brought visitors out to see stock on Farm and</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 9th cold</td> <td>We attended stock and visitors and Charlie won in picking contest and we sold carcase of beef for 9 1/2 cents per lb. and I have to give $1 back weight 8940 @ 9 1/2 85.21 - 100 84.21 sold Sat Shearling wether and wether lamb to G.H. Walles for $1525. <p>got prize money 9500</p> <p>got Toronto Special money $6100</p> got Check for St Louis prize money {Sell?} 81 c Exchange $22500</td> <td>1525 <p>9500</p> <p>6100</p> $22500</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Saturday 10th fair &amp; cold</td> <td>I went to town sold three sheep skins $375 left hide with E. J. ONeal to be tanned by Fur process he guaranteed a good Job. bred No. 1 to E.P. Ringleader and {Charged $600 area blotted and may have meant to be crossed out}</td> <td>3.75 {$600 area blotted and may have meant to be crossed out}</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 11th fair</td> <td>Father Mary &amp; Children went to Church in morning and C &amp; I in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 12th Stormy</td> <td>I Took grist to mill in morning and took Stock in Car from Chicago out of Bond Expenses 50c Shipped Cow &amp; Calf &amp; Ram</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>367</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Monday Dec. 12th / 04</td> <td>bred Mountain cow to E.R. Ringleader to Jno Mountain in Afternoon pd Freight on cow $300 bgt hardware, Axe $120, File 17c paid Freight on A Aitcheson's Horse, from Chicago. $1800</td> <td></td> <td> <p>3.60 .17 1.20</p> 18.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 12th fair</td> <td>Father &amp; C did chores I went to Exhibition meeting at Toronto, and got on very well Expenses R.R. 2.50 st car 05 dinner 25</td> <td></td> <td>.05 2.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 14th fine</td> <td>wrote Lieut Col McGilvary &amp; T. McFarlane D. Rutherford Eliver Fuller, Dr Brown went to mill. C Cut wood</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Thursday 15th fine</td> <td>C &amp; I worked at wood all day except Chore time &amp; we bred Belle of Delaval 2nd to E.P. Kasier</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Friday Dec 16 fine</td> <td>C &amp; I cut wood most of the day. I took two bags of barley to Prescuts mill and bgt. 100 barley Chop 100 beans .15c got axe fixed, sent 50c to record Ewe, And also sent several certificates to be transferred E.P. ? ? bred Bull Calf by Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td>1.10 .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 17th fine</td> <td>C Cutting wood and doing Chores Father also I went to Town bgt rubbers 90c groceries $105 Candiess 10c, Beef 107 lb at 6.- = $640 pd for Father's Suit $1500 recd Check from A.P. Westervelt for $3620 refund on Freight for Bull Bull Penfrom Winnipeg in Aug 1903</td> <td>$3620</td> <td>.90 1.05 .10 6.40 15.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>368</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. Dec. 18th 1904 fair</td> <td>Father &amp; Mary went to Church in morning &amp; Children &amp; I to S.S. and Mother &amp; I to Church in Evening. Col. 230 &amp; 10c</td> <td></td> <td>2.30 .10</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Monday 19th Slight flurries of snow</td> <td>C at Fards Thrashing I did Chores and went to Mill for grist. sent Eight dollars to R.B. Ogilvie to record the two Foals of 1904 Bred both grade cows to E.P. Master 2nd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 20th Snowing all day</td> <td>C &amp; I cut wood in the morning &amp; did Chores. Mary &amp; I went to town in Afternoon I bgt underclothes, $300 np and blt of salt $120 Went to mill for Chop, 75c</td> <td></td> <td>1.20 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday, 21st fair</td> <td>Father and C. Sorting mangels I went to town, bgt coat $1000 pd for underwear $300 at T &amp; Douglas returned 357 lbs of molasses &amp; barrel to Scroggies. retd 5 bgs of cement &amp; all empty Sacks to Morris. bgt 500 lb Bran at Goldies. $425, got bridle fixed at Baleys - 35c</td> <td></td> <td>10.00 3.00 4.25 .35</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 22nd fair</td> <td>I sorted mangels in morning &amp; went to see the Consolidated School in Afternoon. Father Chored and Charlie hauled wood Exp today .25</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 23rd fair &amp; Soft</td> <td>C Sorted mangels Father chored I went to town got horse shod 25c pd. Mr Wardell for manure 50c bgt goose $120, things at Scroggies</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .50 .10 1.20</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>369</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday Dec 24 / 04 cold</td> <td>snow about all gone C. Father Mary E &amp; I went to town. recd $2100 From A. Aitcheson to square up accounts for trip to Chicago pd. C. 500 bgt Candies 39c bgt Razor for C. 90c We worked at Chores in Afternoon C went to Town.</td> <td>$2000</td> <td>5.00 .39 .90</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Dec 25 / 04 fine</td> <td>Father &amp; I went to Church in morning. Children &amp; I to S.S. col. .10, Env. 30. 60 Rew S.S. .5</td> <td></td> <td>.60 .30 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Monday 26th frost rind</td> <td>We were alone most of the day rather quiet day but children enjoyed it Tom and Emma came in Afternoon, And Stayed for tea. E.P. Kyra 14th H. Calf by P.B.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 27th Soft &amp; rain</td> <td>Everything covered with ice. Jas Hazlewood St Marys Came today and bought a bull. E.P. Mikado for $17500. he is to be shipped on Thursday. I then went to Sarnia to get Cattle out of Quarantine and Ticket 610 Supper bed &amp; breakfast .75c I stayed at Chapman Hotel all night.</td> <td></td> <td>6.10 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 28th Stormy.</td> <td>I went out to Quarantine first thing in morning. And we took the temperature of both Cattle. they were about the Same as the day before Car fare .05</td> <td></td> <td>.05</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>370</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thursday 29th Dec. 1904 fair</td> <td>Cattle passed the test all right. And we put them on car this morning they were very wild. I had breakfast with McDougalls and dinner with Dr Brown left Sarnia about 2 P.M. And arrived home about 6.30 P.M. Car fare .05 pd. livery man 500 for loading and unloading cattle I Shipped E.P. Mikado to James Hazelwood St Marys.</td> <td></td> <td>.05 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 30th fair</td> <td>We C Chored &amp; cut wood in morning. I got hrs shod 50c and pd blacksmith's bill $1.38. We got Cattle home in Afternoon, And took Young Grade cow up to Shortteels recd 2500 we also recd 2600 from Thos McFarlane.</td> <td>2500 2600</td> <td>.50 1.38</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 31st mild</td> <td>Father went to Mount Forest. Ticket 160, Cash 300 Sent a Check for $28000 to Stanley R. Pearce. Creston Ill. $ $130 to R. T. Baker, Greensburg Indiana. Also deposited $7500 for Mother &amp; pd her 40c Intrest I recd $17500 from Jas. Hazelwood St Marys for E.P. Mikado Also $12000 from W.R. Stewart of Sarnia to pay bal on note for "Witch of Mote" bgt Flour $270, Shoes $250 Stamps.10c</td> <td>$7500 17500 $12000</td> <td>1.65 3.00 2.70 2.50 .10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday. Jan 1st / 05 fine</td> <td>Mary &amp; I went to Church in morning, heard Rev Marshall preach, and I took Children to S.S. col. 30,5 04.</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .05 .04</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c0ba247215f4c6156321a06a4107ba82.pdf 8c1f2d3c74a18fccd0c0d4155bc051ef Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 254 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Dec. 29<u>th</u> 1902</td> <td>It was stormy today. I went to see Mr Young & Mr Hall's stock this morning, and to bring M<u>rs</u> Knowles out went to the nomination this afternoon. Heard things thrashed out pretty thoroughly </td> bread. 11 <u>c</u> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Tuesday 30<u>th</u> cool & fair</td> <td>J.W. Took a grist to mill in morning & hauled a load of wood to Mr McGill in Benoski's house. In afternoon we fixed a place to breed cows in. Kyma 3rd & No 1 in heat today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Wensday 31<u>st</u> cold</td> <td>J.W. & Father Chored. I went to School meeting in morning The vote was 8 & 11 in favor of the Section Joining the consolidated school. in afternoon I went to mill for grist. paid. account. $10<u>00</u> paid Dr Savage's bill $16<u>75</u> pd for chopping 45 c <s>bgt</s> got 500 bran at Goldie Kyma 3 bred to Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td> 10.00 16.75 .45</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Oct 8 x</td> <td>Thursday 1st Jan 1903</td> <td>We chored around barn and Father and J. sorted apples in afternoon. Mary Children & I went to Tom's in Afternoon had quite a pleasant time we bred No 1 to Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 2<u>nd</u> mild</td> <td>J.W. hauled wood in morning & started Turnips. hauled give loads. got 50<u>"</u> of Sugar from Precious on account of wood. Bessie Mountain came today on her way to Goldstone.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4f174220ff411fd1a0a1c7ee56d86112.pdf 734295556ed4a5df6451a2883d5ff0a5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 255 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. Jan 3<u>rd</u> 1903 Soft</td> <td>J.W. & Father working at Turnips we hauled six loads. I took Bessie to station & bgt Mother a <s>coat</s> Cloak & retd coat. paid the differece 1<u>00</u>, then bgt. gro ect. $1<u>36</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.00 1.36</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 4<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Mother, Father & Mary & I went to Church in the morning heard Mr Roger preach Children & I went to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> Oct 12 x</td> <td>Monday. 5<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We hauled Turnips six loads and I went to vote for County Councillor voted for Laidlaw & Scott <s>paid</s> $2000 addtional insurance on our live Stock. bred E.P. Mayflower 2<u>nd</u> to P of B. second time</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 6<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>J.W. & Father worked at Chores and I went to tow Pd. Dr Reed $6<u>50</u>. Dr Foster 2<u>00</u> pd. For Oil Cake $13<u>50</u> got axe fixed. 30 c Dr Reed came out to get us to take wares in to the Judging class.</td> <td></td> <td> 6.50 2.00 13.50 .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Wensday 7<u>th</u> Snowing</td> <td>J.W. at Porters thrashing till 4.30 p.m. Father & I did Chores ect EP Bell 3rd in heat. on 3<u>rd</u> Saturday</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 8<u>th</u> fine & cold</td> <td>We Chored in morning and took mares to Judging Class in Afternoon. Sorby's Sunbeam was place 1st our Queen 2<u>nd</u> and Sorbys Venus third Princess fourth. I thought the Judgement was poor.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/67933ca3cc7e370866963973ca170a31.pdf e59e2031d531d8e700c614e9ca72c8bb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 256 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Jan. 9<u>th</u> 1903</td> <td>Father & J.W. did chores and cleaned up grass peas I took <s>Princess</s> Charming Queen in to Judging Class Crowd placed her first and Dr Reed set her down to third place. There was quite a lively discussion over them</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 10<u>th</u> fair & cold</td> <td>I went to Insurance meeting in Afternoon, recd $5<u>00</u> for services of director, then bgt. dry goods, Caps ect $3<u>05</u> Hardware $1<u>22</u>, Oatmeal $2<u>20</u> returned cards to Mercury Office groceries, 55 c</td> <td>5.00</td> <td>3.05 2.20 1.22 .55</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 11<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>Father Mary & I went to Church in morning and Children & I to S.S. Collection today ch. 40 c S.S. 25 c</td> <td></td> <td>.40 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Monday 12<u>th</u> Stormy.</td> <td>We Chored this morning and I went to O.A.C. this afternoon to see the Steers before Slaughter E.P. Bell 2<u>nd</u> in heat today I paid thrashing to Mr Baley today $24. Cutting was included he was on street and I did not ask him for a receipt.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Tuesday 13<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>E.P. Kyma 6 had H. calf by Oxford King we took two bull calves and three heifers to O.A.C. Judging Class. Our Small bull was set 1st and in the heifers Marguerite of Brandon and E.P. Mayflower in Yearlings it was quite Satisfactory</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 14<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>I went to see about sawing in morning & Chored in Afternoon Father & Jennie Cleaning D. oats.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f3218c2ba91f0bf752d82e34b2dba9af.pdf 0b17e9a6a3104457bb045dd002dcf840 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 257 <table> <tr> <td>x x</td> <td>Thursday 15<u>th</u> Jan 1903 fair</td> <td>E.P. Kyma 6th had <s>Bull</s> Heifer Calf by Oxford King I went for meat in morning then took Mother to Station, gave her 5.00 Ticket $2<u>45</u> then came home there were about 16 of the short course students here today. Marguerite of B in heat</td> <td></td> <td>5.00 2.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 16<u>th</u> mild</td> <td>We did chores and cut Furnace wood.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Saturday 17<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. did chores & cut wood I chored & went to town, Pd Insurance Joined Farmers Association rec<u>d<</u> an order for 100 bush oats Danbeney from Carter & Co St. Marys by Mr W.P. Evans. bot 233 St Marys E.P. Kyma 10th bred today to Prince of Benton <s>bgt hat</s> Changed hat 30c got cards, 25 c</td> <td></td> <td> 6.12 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father & I went to Church in morning. Children & I to S.S. gave today 20, 10, 14 Mr Roger preached today</td> <td></td> <td> .54</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Monday 19<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We cut wood & chored in the morning and, cleaned & filled D. oats in Afternoon 40 bgs. G.D. Hood & Mr Hanniwell Each had a cow to our young bull.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We cut wood in morning and I showed young stock to Mr Thomas. Loweville he wants a bull & heifer I took him to Station</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Wensday 21<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>we chored and cut wood in morning and sent J.W. to Whitelaws. Thrashing for Jas Mitchell in Afternon bred Kyma 3rd to Prince of benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/af6f66cc439ff9b0543659bfa91268ac.pdf ad2ec9fc67c8afdb1e0f5f5639d049e3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 258 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Jan 22, 1903</td> <td>J.W. Cutting wood. I shipped 102.6/34 bus D oats to G. Carter Son & Co St Marys, at 60 c per bush then went down town and got sleigh rod fixed 10 c then worked at Chores. got Tongue of sleigh fixed $1<u>75</u></td> <td></td> <td>.10 1.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 23<u>rd</u> fair</td> <td>We cut wood and did Chores.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 24th cold</td> <td>we cut wood did chores and I went to town paid Penfolds bill 21.43 Hardware .03 Sundries .05</td> <td></td> <td> 21.43 .03 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 25<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father & I went to Church in morning and I went to A. Jacksons in Afternoon to see how he was</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nov 1st x</td> <td>Monday 26</td> <td>bred E.P. Bell 3rd to Prince of Benton. I went to J.S. Mill with 14 bgs 5.0. 3 W. 6. B. to be ready by Saturday morning went to Prescots with 5 bu & 39 lbs wheat & paid for 100 lbs of flour I got before & got flour for the wheat. bgt 80 <u>lbs</u> bran, 70 c paid Cash 2<u>00</u> We cut wood in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td> 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 27<u>th</u> Soft</td> <td>We cut wood in morning and hauled 4 loads Turnips in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x x</td> <td>Wensday 28<u>th</u> Soft</td> <td>We hauled 8 loads of Turnips. Our Imp. Cow pride 11<u>th</u> of Powrie, had a heifer Calf today. Also Kyma of Tweedhill had a heifer Calf by Kyma's Heir & <u>Neither</u> of them has a white face. rec<u>d</u> $20 today for Cockerals</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7abfab3decb4ec982c6af7a4cb257db4.pdf be7a62275f6195ae271cc13160e13a5b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 259 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 29<u>th</u> Jan. 1903 Soft</td> <td>I left this morning for Oakville and Toronto. saw Phillips Stock his horses and Angus look very well particularly the two he got from Mr <s>Phillips</s> Richards, we arranged about some chickens then I went on to Toronto to <s>see about</s> Annual meeting of Cattl Breeders Association we had a good meeting my expenses today ticket 3<u>60</u> paid Phillips $4<u>00</u> for Chickens</td> <td></td> <td> 3.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Friday 30<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>J.W. & Father chored & J.W. Cut wood. I went to town bgt Gro. 63 c cash and 158 in. Butter & Eggs 1.58 Drugs 25 c E.P. Mayflower had B Calf today by Kymas heir, And</td> <td></td> <td> .63 1.58 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday, 31<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. Chored and cut wood I went to Station for Mother and also went to vote for Councillor, bgt dry goods Candies 05, hardware 05 Sold rooster. 1<u>00</u> to G Elliot</td> <td>{should be 1.00 here but it is below}</td> <td> .05 .05 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 1st Feb</td> <td>Father & I went to Church in morning, And Children & I to S.S. gave today 30, 10, 07, $1.00.</td> <td></td> <td .30.10 .07 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday, 2<u>nd</u> fair & Soft</td> <td>We did chores and cut wood</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> 3X</td> <td>Tuesday 3<u>rd</u> fair</td> <td>I went to Mill. bgt. 500 bran $4.25. 500. Oil Cake $6.75 J.L.S. gave me 245 lbs. Chop as He had not our grist done J.W. Chored & cut wood. E.P. Bell 2<u>nd</u> served today by Prince of Be</td> <td></td> <td>4.25 6.75</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1009cf1f31057b8ea46b2f9a5783ed99.pdf e3a2aa053ac76d597416a167954daa41 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 260 <table> <tr> <td>Wensday. Feb 4<u>th</u> 1903 Dull</td> <td>We cut wood & did chores Father went to town got intrim receipt for $1000 insurance on Beaufront farm in Egremont. We are to pay @12<u>00</u> for three years</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday. 5<u>th</u> blustry</td> <td>J.W. left this morning for home. He has ordered 10 Pullets @ 70 c 1 rooster at 1<u>00</u>. I paid him bal of 2 1/2 months wages @ 45/18 less $8 for Chickens $37</td> <td></td> <td> 37<u>50</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to mill this morning and to Exp. office for Chickens, got 14 Chickens from F.W. Phillips Express. Charge $1<u>00</u> Came home and chored the rest of the day put ear tags in sheep.</td> <td></td> <td> 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father & I did Chores and Mother & I went to Town. I paid Taxes $36<u>99</u> went for Oilcake, Drugs .05</td> <td></td> <td>36.99 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 8<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>Father & Mary went to Church in morning & Children & I to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 9<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father & I did chores and Mr Hall cut wood in Afternoon, he is working for $1.25 per day & boards himself Mr. McGregor & two Friends came today and looked at the Imported Cattle. We have divided and I have the big bull except for about 2 1/2 months in Summer, and Mr Mc Takes the heifer Marie to Provost 15X 16th of Powrie</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/441ad6a866c19e58701f73be9530ce79.pdf 26ffa2bb6cd5127868109f575b09d375 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 261 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday. 9th cont.</td> <td>we keep the two pride cows. Am not very well pleased over it but will try and make the best of it. </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 10th fine & soft</td> <td>Father & I did chores and Hall cut wood.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 11<u>th</u> Soft & dull</td> <td>Father & I did Chores Mr Hall cut wood. I went to town bgt. sheep dip .70</td> <td></td> <td> .70</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday. 12<u>th</u> Soft & dull</td> <td>Father & I did chores and Hall cut wood. Father went for meat & to Post Office, & got bgs saw dust 10 c</td> <td></td> <td>.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Nov 20 X</td> <td>Friday 13<u>th</u> fine & cool</td> <td>Father & I did Chores & Hall I shipped a rooster to Jaston Steinmiller. Walkerton 2<u>00</u> then saw some men about coming to cut wood. helped H. Cutting wood in Afternoon, & did chores. bred E.P. Kyma 6<u>th</u> to P of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 14 fine</td> <td>Father & I did Chores Hall went to Bye's thrashing. Took a box load of wood to M<u>rs</u> Busby, went to town bgt sulphur. 25 c Candies 20</td> <td></td> <td>.20 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 15<u>th</u> Snowy</td> <td>Father & Mary went to hear Dr. Potts in morning at Dublin St Church and Children & I went to S.S. Mother & I to Church at night gave to Open Col. 7. 10. 05, for Educational fund 2.00</td> <td></td> <td>.07, .10, .05, 2.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8c7b62b7f565bac0066b5f13af1e63c0.pdf f61bbf0ce7da13a0d30743c79035ebda Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 262 <table> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Monday 16<u>th</u> FEb. 1903</td> <td>Father & I did chores and I went to mill for grist of Chop and also to Flax mill & got <s>$10.00</s> oil cake N.P. Paid Miss Stannard 4<u>00</u> missionary money A Lewis had a cow here</td> <td></td> <td>13.50 4.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday. 17<u>th</u> cold</td> <td>Father & I did chores and I went to mill for grist and bgt Flax</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 18th cold & Stormy</td> <td>Father & I did Chores in morning and, I went to C.W. McIntosh's sale in afternoon bgt a heifer for beef ring, $35. they are to keep her till Monday.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 19<u>th</u> fair & Cold</td> <td>Father & I did chores in morning, And I took J Ibboston up to Tom's to see about fixing his barn. He is going to take the Job by the day at $2<u>00</u> per day for Trainer & $1<u>50</u> for {way?}.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 20<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father & I did chores and in Afternoon I went to Mill for grist. pd. Jd. S. $34<u>95</u></td> <td></td> <td>34.95</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 21st fair</td> <td>Father & I did Chores and R. N. Crane came and I hired him at $20<u>00</u> per month from Apr 15th till Oct 1st Mr McCannel came to see our horses and offered me 300 for Yearling filly</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/59358bd2e87dbe13e18d38033f4b11fe.pdf de1bcddf299f8090db67f8558dcfbc1f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 263 <table> <tr> <td>Sunday 22<u>nd</u> Feb 1903</td> <td>Father & Mary went to Church, And Children & I to S.S. & Mother & I to Church at night Mr Rogers preached on With the heart Man believeth unto Righteousness & with mouth Confession is made unto Salvation he was very Clear</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 23<u>rd</u> Dull</td> <td>Father & I did chores in morning, and I went for heifer for beef ring in Afternoon paid for her $34<u>00</u> Sold Charming Queen of E.P. to Mr McCannel's Cousin for $300. Telegraphed to Mr McG at Brandon about filly 45 c</td> <td></td> <td>34.00 .45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father & I did chores and Father went up to Tom's for harness. I sold Charming Queen of Elm Park, to McCannel for $300 rec<u>d</u> $25<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td><s>300</s></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 25<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father & I did chores and I went to sale and meeting of Angus Society we decided to apply for a Charter & to prepare to get up a Champion prize for Angus Cattle and also to try and have our Society to ne a life member of InterNational Show at Chicago</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 26<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father & I did chores and spent as much time as we could with our Visitors Mr Sharp Parkside & Mr White of Clifford were here seeing about Stock. we sold Skins of our beef for ring.3.54 c</td> <td></td> <td>.65 @ 51/2 = 3.25 + 32 = 3.57</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1ecb0b7308db5a5f89e51f345f0c1a9a.pdf 3ddfec311eac348ad1975eb068b51b6d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 264 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 27<u>th</u> Feb 1903 Soft</td> <td>Father & I did Chores in morning and I shipped Colt in Afternoon to W.D. McCannell Port Elgin, rec<u>d</u> pay 275. and $25 before</td> <td>275. 25.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 28<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>Father & I did chores and then, I went to Sale & bgt. a churn $5<u></u> </td> <td></td> <td>5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Mch 1st 03</td> <td>Mary, Jennie & I went to Church in morning, heard a stranger preach. Tom, Emma & baby came in Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 2<u>nd</u> Dull</td> <td>Father sick today I did Chores and went to P.O. got stamps 30 c</td> <td></td> <td>.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 3<u>rd</u> fair</td> <td>Father & I did Chores & I went to po. got Exp Order for Franklin Des Moines Iowa, for $1<u>25</u> to record two sheep and transfer one.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 4<u>th</u> Soft</td> <td>Father & I did chores and worked around barn</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Thursday 5<u>th</u> Soft</td> <td>Father & I did chores and Mary & I went to town in afternoon, looked around for a suit did not buy. bred E.P. Kyma 10<u>th</u> to P of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday. 6<u>th</u> very fine</td> <td>Father & I did chores in morning and I took grist to Mill in afternoon, 17 bgs, 10 emptys</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 7<u>th</u> soft</td> <td>Father & I did chores and I went to P.O. got med for heifer from Dr Reed 25 rec<u>d</u> $65 P.O. order from J J Bell Waverley shoes mended .25</td> <td>$65</td> <td>.25 .25</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2078e3c17ec26a5e41b17466b15b2fe2.pdf f5ec701ef8d6b09a91bed4c57d52f180 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 265 <table> <tr> <td>Dec. 15 th X</td> <td>Sunday 8<u>th</u> Mch. 1903. fair</td> <td>Father & Mary went to Church in Monring and I in Evening. Children & I to S.S. bred Kyma of Tweedhill to P. of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 9<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father & I did chores and I went to town to see about order that I lost. sent to Ottawa for new order Mr Abra from Blair came to see our Stock and bgt three head Of Angus for 450 paid me $150. and will send the balance</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> Dec 17 x</td> <td>Tuesday 10<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>Father & I did chores in morning. I went to mill bgt 500 bran, 1.90 4.25 100 flour 2.<u>90</u> went to Flax mill Pd $13<u>50</u> for oil cake. Bred. E.P. Mayflower to Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td>6.15 13.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 11<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father & I did chores this morning I went to McDougalls in Afternoon to see heifer, did not buy her</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x x</td> <td>Thursday 12<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father & I chored all day bred E.P. Kyma 13th to Prince of Benton. Young Ewe had a pair of Lambs</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> 1 day</td> <td>Friday 12<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father went to Tom's today. I went for Grist of Chop. Pd for 17 bgs. Hall splitting wood</td> <td></td> <td>.85</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Saturday 14<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father & I did chores. Hall splitting wood.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 15<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary, little M & I went to Church in morning and Mother J & I in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/67955492680c16c3c978239f6a915a2c.pdf eeed06ba523ced8cd2a70675c5381ed0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 266 <table> <tr> <td>W. H 1</td> <td>Monday 16<u>th</u> Mch. 1903 fair</td> <td>Mr Hall hauled turnips five loads I went to town got princess shod. 25 c sent 2<u>00</u> to Suffolk registry</td> <td></td> <td>.25 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>W.H. 1</td> <td>Tuesday. 17<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We worked at manure <s>in morning</s> from G.T.R. Yds all day. got horses shod in morning. np. .50 hauled 7 loads</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>W. H. 1.</td> <td>Wensday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We hauled 4 loads manure & cleaned out sheep pen</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>W. H. 1</td> <td>Thursday 19<u>th</u> very fair</td> <td>We hauled 8 loads manure from yards</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>W. H. 1 Dec 26 x x</td> <td>Friday 20<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We worked at Chores and at the wood. bred Pride of Powrie 11<u>th</u> to P of Benton we got pair of lambs today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>W. H. 1.</td> <td>Saturday 21<u>st</u> Dull</td> <td>We worked at chores & wood. Mr Abra Came and paid me <s>for</s> $300 being bal on Cattle <s>and</s> We are to ship on Thursday. Took him & his daughter to Station</td> <td>$300.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 22<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>Father & Mary went to Church in morning, Mother & I in Evening and Children & I to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>W. H. 1.</td> <td>Monday 23<u>rd</u> Wet</td> <td>I went to O.A.C. with cattle hired John Wilson until Jan 1st 1904 for $20 per month, </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I shipped 2 roosters to Lindeu today. Went down to see Sorbys Stock, he has some very fine horses Mr J.W. Burt was here when I got back.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c7bb65e8ef83b05232efd4db61723436.pdf eb4c9b201c221da6054e864c3d20bfd9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 267 <table> <tr> <td>Wensday 25<u>th</u> Mch. 1903 fine</td> <td>John Wilson started today We worked at chores and wood. Paid W. Hall bal of his wages. $8<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>8.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 26<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We worked at wood and went to town. Telegraphed to M. Abra. Blair. 25. hardware 1.20</td> <td></td> <td>.25 1.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 27<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We worked at wood and shipped three pure bred Cattle to Moses Abra Doon he did not take Kyma's 3rd as she is not in calf. And gave me $24 more for E.P. Kyma 12th </td> <td>$24<u>00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 28<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We chored and worked at wood. Mr Turner Calgary was here today I paid for Turnips $20<u>70</u> bgt Corn $1<u>12</u>, Pd Wakefields bill, $1<u>50</u>< got washer mended .05</td> <td></td> <td>20.70 .05 1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 29<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We went to Church morning & evening & S.S. <s>also we</s> heard Paisley St minister in morning and W Roger in evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 30<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We worked at wood all <s>morning</s> day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 31<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>We worked at wood in the morning and John went to Hendersons Sand bee in afternoon sent $5<u>00</u> to secretary McFarlane</td> <td></td> <td>5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday Apr 1st/03</td> <td>I went for {Rev.?} Mills and we had Bessie & Godfrey Baptized, then I took Mr Mills to Jacksons, X Mr Hannell had a cow here</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/39befeb1b09e69d85b9b435e1b2abf28.pdf f9a5e8e8b3189ad5f7f289583590a7ee Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 268 Apr. 1903 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 2<u>nd</u> Dull.</td> <td>We worked at wood & I took mares to Sorby's in morning Went to town in Afternoon bgt 1/2 ton oil cake $13<u>00</u>, paid $13<u>00</u> for 1/2 ton I got before. Sugar .50 other things .08</td> <td></td> <td> .50 13.00 .08</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X X</td> <td>Friday 3<u>rd</u> Stormy & wet</td> <td>We worked around barn amd cellar all day. Shearling ewe had lamb today O.A.C. heifer bred to P of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 4<u>th</u> Changeable & Cold</td> <td>We Chored & sorted potatoes in morning and Mary & I went to town in Afternoon bgt salt 1<u>35</u> corn $2<u>94</u> rubbers 80c</td> <td></td> <td> 1.35 2.94 .80</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 5<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father, Mary & I went to Church in morning Tom & Family came for dinner.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> Razor Strop for John 50c</td> <td>Monday 6<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We worked at chores and wood. I went to town after noon. got wagon fixed 50c Chains & rod .20 hinges .44 bolts, razor strop .50</td> <td></td> <td> .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did chores and I went to O.A.C. to see about man for John Mountain did not get one went to see pedigrees in herd book. C. Oil $1.<u>00</u>, bread 10c We cleaned up gateway & hauled four loads of gravel to it in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td> .10 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 8<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did chores and started to Cultivate for oats and roll new meadows {had?} Mr J.E. Major Kessuth was here today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/21fd7cfb61da8586e53a6c1cc5501d13.pdf ce3c99c2b6afbb516295a1fa4c28a650 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 269 April 1903 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 9<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father finishing rolling meadows and John Cultivated for oats. I chored <s>and went to Town </s> went to town with Mother to meet Adda and Bessie. Mother went to Preston. Ticket. 35c </td> <td></td> <td> .35</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Friday 10<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father rolled Fall wheat in morning. Jennie & I went to Church. John Cultivated & harrowed. I sowed about 2 1/2 acres Siberian oats in afternoon. bred E.P. Belle 4<u>th</u> to Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat 11th fair</td> <td>We sowed oats and harrowed. Father went to town Pd Insurance $39<u>20</u></td> <td></td> <td>39.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 12th fair</td> <td>Father Jennie & I went to Church in morning, & Children & I to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x x</td> <td>Monday 13<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Sowing oats in Afternoon E.P. Bell 5<u>th</u> in heat.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 14<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>We chored around barn Piled wood & sorted potatoes & clipped sheep I went to town, bgt meat. 1<u>00</u> Pd Rumford's account. $4<u>20</u> Pd Farmers Advocate ac. bgt. Flour 2<u>00</u> Whip fixed 10c Stamps 20c</td> <td></td> <td> 1.00 4.20 7.50 .10 2.00 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x x</td> <td>Wensday 15<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>We chored levelled pit went to mill with 15 bgs 11 wheat, 4 barley 6 emptys G.D. Hood had cow to E.P. Champion bgt hat $2<u>00</u>, got 500 bran np @ 17 got 10 b<u>u</u> Barley from S. Young 4.25 got 1 1/2 by. Clover @ 8.10 1 bu Tim @ $2.84 $15.15. Dr Reed was out to see Kyma Tweedhill did not do much. <s>haule</s> hauled a load of gravel. </td> <td></td> <td> 4.25 6.50</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/392fc4942f63d97c8228507b56525b68.pdf 57267b3400aacd43ad988eb279590a3c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 270 Apr. 1903 <table> <tr> <td>Thursday 16<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father & John did chores & Sorted potatoes. I went to meeting of Industrial Cattle Committee. Expenses $3.80 We revised prize list and made very few changes</td> <td></td> <td>3.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 17<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Jno Cultivated all day. Father Chored. I went to town in morning and sent away about 12 letters about Exhibition. sent $15<u>15</u> to J.A. Bruce & Co. Hamilton Oatmeal $2<u>10</u>, gave Mary 5<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>.10 15.15 2.10 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We worked at seeding sowed oats in afternoon broke drill tongue & got new one, $1<u>50</u> at penfolds n.p. Sold L. Bruder 2 bu. D. oats 80c NP</td> <td><s>.80</s></td> <td>1.50 .80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 19<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father Mother & I went to Church in Morning Children & I to S.S. 7</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .07</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 20th fine</td> <td>J.W picked Stones in morning Father Chored. I went to mill for grist, 15 bgs, got wagon mended 25c np sold cow rec<u>d</u> bal. 45<u>00</u> rec<u>d</u> $8<u>00</u> for potatoes</td> <td>45<u>00</u> 8<u>00</u></td> <td>.25 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 21<u>st</u> fair</td> <td>Father rolling. John Plowing I went to town in afternoon with Mary. Gave M. 7<u>00</u> Ordered suit $24. at Nelson bgt Ink 15c</td> <td></td> <td>7.00 <s>24</s></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 22nd fair</td> <td>Jno Plowing & harrowing. Father rolling in morning and I chored in afternoon. I went to Town. shipped potatoes 6 bgs bgt rape seed .90c pd Freight 45c</td> <td></td> <td> .90 .45</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1977bb4dfe635957bb9fca79335ff46b.pdf 7a3e484520d6cb8a4846eacf4717f51a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 271 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 23<u>rd</u> 1903</td> <td>We finished sowing Peas & sowed rape Father rolled most of the day John harrowed pea ground & cultivated ground for corn. I went to town for Lucerne seed. got 15 <u>lbs</u> at $9<u>00</u> per bu. $2.<u>25</u> np</td> <td></td> <td> $2.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 24<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>We sowed Lucerne patch and Plowed Patch for Corn. John fixed fence around pasture in afternoon and I went to G.T.R. for Iron Beadstead & matress from Andrew. paid Freight</td> <td></td> <td> .55</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. 25<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Jno harrowed root ground in morning and hauled 4 loads manure in Afternoon. I fixed gates and went to town in morning and bgt seeds $2<u>50</u>, stuff for house .38, seeds 17c & recd pd for lucerne @ 2 Thorps</td> <td></td> <td> 2.50 .38 2.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Sunday 26<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father, Mary & I went to Church. Children & I to S.S. Mother & I to Church in Evening. O.A.C. heifer bred today </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 27th fine</td> <td>We hauled manure all day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We hauled manure and plowed some in. </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 29<u>th</u></td> <td>We hauled manure and plowed some in.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 30<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>We hauled manure & went to town in afternoon bgt meat. 15c</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8e19be8ffcbe942ef4df7f3adb027545.pdf ff7a3d2416e6523415d61db22d6e87fb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 272 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday. May 1<u>st</u> 1902 Cold</td> <td>J. hauled manure all day 8 loads. I hauled two & plowed in morning</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Saturday. 2<u>nd</u> fair</td> <td>We hauled & plowed in 12 lds. manure. 12 loads bred Elm Park bell 5th</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 3<u>rd</u> Wet</td> <td>Mary & I went to Church in mornng and Children & I to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 4<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>John & I hauled manure all day. 15 <u>lds</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 5<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We finished manuring root grd all Except two loads. I went to town in afternoon got bull stick fixed .25 sent $11<u>25</u> to Andrew. and $1 to Sec. McFarlane got horses Shod $1<u>00</u> harness fixed. 75c got $1.<u>00</u> lbs Flour. 2<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td> .25 11.25 1.00 .75 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday. 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>John started off with team to the road grader I hauled out two loads manure & Started to plow.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday. 7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I plowed in manure on root grd. Father Chored John away at roads.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 8<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I finished plowing and harrowed the Patch. Rev. H. Calwell Called on his way home</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/91b107dc64f6e451ecbba1b2ba1185c5.pdf b3e85f6fd74b95f6306004d77183d253 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 273 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. May 9 / 1903</td> <td>Father rolled root ground I chored in morning and went to Thomas Hood's Funeral in afternoon. got my suit at Nelson's. 24<u>00</u> N.P. bgt hat $2<u>50</u> Cuff links .35</td> <td></td> <td> 24<u>00</u> .35 2<u>50</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 10<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary, Children & I went to Church in morning and Mother & I in Evening and <s>At</s> Ch. & I to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 11<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. Sowed ashes & Cleaned Stables. I sowed mangels. Father helped John & got harness mended</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 12<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I finished mangels & Carrots & went to town. Jn. went to roads again today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 13<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I put Carbon BiSulph into groundhog holes put an ounce on a little Cotton batting, and put it into the hole, and plugged up both holes</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday, 14th fair</td> <td>I did chores and rised drills & sowed an acre of sugar beets. Father Chored, & went for beef sent a Telegram to Jas. D. McGregor re bulbs, box .05 got 5 bu corn. $2<u>65</u> np</td> <td></td> <td> .65 .75 2<u>65</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Friday 15<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We Cultivated potato grd and sowed mangels & rape near barn. Qu. Pride 2nd of Lynenon had cow calf.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/04dde9192f1c4ce277cba3598d4bbd43.pdf 4686a4a884286a2ffba30ff6e246b8e4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 274 May 1903 <table> <tr> <td>Saturday 16<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>John got home tonight and has put in nine days 4 days last week and 5 days this week. Expenses last week. 2<u>00</u> tis week $1<u>25</u> I went to town today paid for suit & hat $26<u>00</u>, Carbon bi Sulph. 1 lb. 38c bgt bg potatoes at Thorp's $2<u>15</u></td> <td></td> <td> 2.00 1.25 26.50 .38 <s>2.15</s></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday, 17<u>th</u> fine very hot</td> <td>Father & Mary & mary went to church in morning Children & I to S.S. & mother & I in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 18<u>th</u> fine very Hot</td> <td>Jn. on road grader. Father & I did Chores and I plowed in bal of Turnip ground & harrowed it. Turned potatoes in cells washed sheep & planted early potatoes</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 19<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did Chores and got a grist ready in morning and went to mill in afternoon, 20 bgs. 10 oats 10 barley, and, 16 emptys pd ac. at Torells $1<u>10</u> Jn. on road grader</td> <td></td> <td> 1.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father Cultivated & I did Chores went to town bgt poke 55c, Corn 95 & Turnip seed <s>95</s>, 160.</td> <td></td> <td>.55 1.60 .95</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 21<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>Father & I did chores and got grist. sold potatoes. $11.<u>40</u> & paid Hewers ac. 7</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fa2f28e6c738fef4411cf08615868ab0.pdf 392d4184b08e5851c42447642705da86 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 275 May 1903 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 22<u>nd</u> fine. very dry</td> <td>Father cultivated root grd. I chored in morning & went to town After dinner bgt. note paper 20c, Candies 23 set ect toe<s>at</s> sorted potatoes in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td> .20 .23</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday, 23<u>rd</u> fine.</td> <td>Jn. Chored & took Mary & Children to station Ticket $1<u>65</u>, gave {in?} 2<u>00</u> in Afternoon I went to Thorp's with potatoes 15 bgs, @ 90c, Pd ac in full</td> <td></td> <td> 2.00 1.65</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to Church in morning and evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> Pd. Jn 3<u>00</u></td> <td>Monday 25<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We Chored & took sprouts off small potatoes & went to station to meet the family & pd. John today 5<u>00</u> & he gave us two back, he owes me 3<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>3.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday, 26<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>We chored around stables in morning & cellar in Afternoon Jn went to road grader in afternoon Father Cultivated and I chored.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 27<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>We Chored in morning and Father Cultivated in Afternoon. I sheared</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 28</td> <td>had road grader in afternoon. From 1.45 P.M. to Six P.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 29th</td> <td>Jn on Grader, Father Cultivating I Cored, bgt hardware. 25c</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/951f2cad35fa30ba18ce0b7deefd5826.pdf ba9801e2439f8d0b89bfefb536a813aa Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 276 <table> <tr> <td>Saturday, May 20th 1903 fair & Cool</td> <td>We planted potatoes "Clark's Leamington," variety had L. Flick 75c Zaenond Navokuski 75 ' helping 4 1/2 days Jn. out in {?} 1/2 days on grader this week</td> <td></td> <td> .75 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday. May 31st 1903</td> <td>Father Mary & I went to Church in morning and Children & I to S.S. & Mother & I to Church in Evening. Pd. 5<u>00</u> for Imp fund</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 1<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>Jn. on roads. Father & I finished planting potatoes & I went to town in Afternoon sold potatoes $1<u>28</u>, bgt corn $5<u>09</u> salt $1<u>35</u> got harness cleaned 2<u>00</u> NP</td> <td></td> <td> 5.09 1.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 2<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>Jn on road & Father Choring & cultivating & I went for a load of straw to Whitelaws & raked Quack grass off Turnip ground I made a contract with Mr Clark of Sheep Breeder to take an inch space in their paper for 6 months at $12 for six mos Payable at Expiration of term</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 3<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>Jn on road with team Fatrher Cultivating. I chored in morning & went to town 2<u>25</u> in afternoon, bgt Sugar pd. Int on Mortgage $2.00, bgt lime, 25c.</td> <td></td> <td> 2.00 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday, 4<u>th</u> fine</td> <td><s>Father</s> Jn on road with team Father went for meat & chored. I scuffled mangels carrots & Sugar beets with weeder in morning & plowed in afternoon W. Hall was here, to look at Stock</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c8ceb71c8c7ca6988b67f36233161578.pdf 1a0bbee4b5983000e5d620ffd8e7ffb6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 277 <table> <tr> <td>Friday, 5<u>th</u> June 1903 fine</td> <td>I plowed in morning and whitewashed cellar and woodshed, then went to horse show, got horses shod 50c ticket to show 25 Jn on road</td> <td></td> <td> .50 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td><s>Father</s> Jn on road. Father Choring. I Chored and went to town, sold wool $23.10c pd. Thorp ac. 50c paid mother, $5<u>00</u>for Wardrobe, and $2<u>00</u> for spending money gave Mary 2.85</td> <td>23.10</td> <td> .50 7.00 2.85</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father Mary & I went to Church in morning and Children & I to S.S. & Mother Jennie & I in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 8<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mr Swayze order agent came out to try a plow Father likes it well Plow is to be $42<u>75</u> and our old gang plow to be paid when we try it in sod, if it suits us. G. Ruper is setting posts today. he is to get 12 1/2 cts each and board Mr Sharp came and we took a look around the stock</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 9<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>We worked at posts in fence, and Father plowed Turnip ground.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 10<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We worked at fence, G. Ruper has put in 47 posts @ 12 1/2 cts each. $5. I paid him. Went to Chiltenham, in evening had quite a Chat with John & Jennie & Family, and looked at Stock Ticket $1<u>45</u></td> <td></td> <td>5.88 1.45</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ad33aaa24aedf11d1ab83df41e0d65c6.pdf 535a816a3252f840d3563198e64f1832 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 278 <table> <tr> <td>Thursday. 11<u>th</u> June 1903</td> <td>Jon & I went up to Mr Sharps & saw stock <s>of</s> then I came down to the Station and got home at 11 a.m. found Everything all right. Jn went to mill in Afternoon for Oat Chop & took 10 bgs to be chopped & 4 emptys got harness mended .25</td> <td></td> <td> .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 12<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>We worked at Turnips all day, got them about 2/3 sown.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 13<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>John Scuffled & Father & he hoed mangels near barn & then he cleaned part of sheep pen. I went to mill for grist of chop. pd. 50 c Also Paid for 100 bu of oats Chopped $34<u>00</u>, left check at Bank of Commerce, for Jas. L. Simpson bgt. Candies 10<u>c</u> Strawberries $1.<u>25</u></td> <td></td> <td> .50 34.00 1.25 .10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 14<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father Mary & I went to Church in morning & Mother & I in Evening. </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 15<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>We hoed sugar beets & finished sowing turnips</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 16<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>We finished hoeing beets & started at mangels and also pulled mustard & burrs.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 17<u>th</u></td> <td>Jn & Father hoeing mangels & I went to Town to meet <s>excursions</s> John but he did not come. recd Turnip seed 35<u>c</u> bgt Flour 60c.</td> <td> .35</td> <td> .60</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/76171a7febe9b5dbcb9f2e086d842a43.pdf 058f2ebe2739b0ee4935f11b6d8da21e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 279 June <table> <tr> <td>Thursday, 18<u>th</u> 1903</td> <td>Jn. went to Excursion at O.A.C. and I went to Telegraph to Jas. D. McGregor re our bulls 1<u>00</u> Telephone to A.P. Westervelt .50 R. Brandon came to say that he would pay $10 per month on shed till paid, if I would let him keep it. Fred McCarty wants a pair of Rock Cockerels in fall Beeton P.O.</td> <td></td> <td> 1.00 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 19<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father & John hoed mangels. I hauled two loads of straw and Went to Joe Bolton's Funeral</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 20<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>We worked at Sugar beets & Mangels all day had J. Flick helping 60 c sold staggering calf to Alf Hales. for $30, rec<u>d</u> 5<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td> .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 21<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>Mary, Father & Children went to Church in morning and Mother & I in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 22<u>nd</u> fair</td> <td>We prepared to Ship Cattle ordered seed.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 23<u>rd</u> damp</td> <td>We took big bull to get feet pared paid the Cattleman $1<u>00</u> Pd. Geo. Ruper for digging post holes $2<u>00</u> had C. Sanderson building fence at 14 c per rod. pd Ruper for helping with bull 50c shipped the cattle to Jas D McGregor, Bow Island Stop off at Brandon, Gibson went in Charge</td> <td></td> <td> 1.00 .50</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/62a70ca4bcae8d52f811531e48a1bd8e.pdf 7e8b0f314bc6db3b1aa2e0e184f4d17b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 280 June 1903 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday, 24<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>We worked at fence in Afternoon C. Sanderson finished the rail fence and started at 4 P.M. to dig the post holes.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> Brandon pd $10<u>00</u></td> <td>Thursday 25th fine</td> <td>We started this morning to tear down board fence & put on wire. We finished streaching wire about 5 p.m. Mr A.J. Russell Coburg Came and we spent a very pleasant evening on Tuesday R. Brandon p<u>d</u> me $10 on pig pen he still owes $20 and is to pay it in two months.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 26<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We worked at fence mangels & hauling lumber & old posts from new fence. rec<u>d</u> $150<u>00</u> from Mr McGowan Blyth </td> <td>150<u>00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> Pd. Sanderson $12<u>10</u></td> <td>Saturday 27<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father & Mr Flick's boy worked at <s>Turnips</s> Mangels and I paid him $1<u>00</u> The Fence men left the Job today. I paid them twelve dollars and ten cts. Will Came down today & we had quite a pleasant time, and Mr Geo. Anderson from Islay Scotland has Engaged, to work with us for about three months</td> <td></td> <td> 1.00 12.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary, Father & Children went to Church in morning & Mother, Mary & I in Evening gave 30 c<u></u> Collection in Evening</td> <td></td> <td> .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J.F. 1</td> <td>Monday 29<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We worked at roots & fence had Jas Mitchell helping Shipped E.P. Champion to Mr McGowan, Blyth and Sold E.P. Master to Rev. Marsh. Thornbury</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/678f2668410999c468bdb85206f2f4ad.pdf a6eaf138ef62d0800fb7060a46054a83 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 281 <table> <tr> <td> J.F. 1</td> <td>Tuesday 30<u>th</u> June 1903. fine shower last night</td> <td>We finished fence & I paid Mr Mitchell $4<u>00</u>, then I went to town. Deposited $214. in Bank. pd Exchange 25 <u>c</u> I received from Rev. Marsh last night $225 for E.P. Master $30 Cash and $195<u>00</u> Check. Shipped E.P. Master in Afternoon p<u>d</u> Freight on Bull $5<u>10</u> bgt Ticket to Oakville</td> <td>$30 $125.</td> <td> 5.10 1.95</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <s>J.F. 1</s></td> <td>Wensday July 1st 1903</td> <td>John & Father plowing & <s>Flick boy</s> hoeing I went to Oakville to see stock did not make a deal. Expenses 10, 11, 10 went to Mr<u>s</u> Snells and find that Polly Mountain is sick with scarlet fever.</td> <td></td> <td> .10 .22c</td> </tr> <tr> <td> J.F. 1</td> <td>Thursday 2<u>nd</u> Showery</td> <td>John finished plowing orchard and then started to raise drills for rape Geo. & Father working at roots. We started to hoe turnips in Afternoon. Mary & I went to town, got buggy at Penfolds and gave in $2<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td> 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td> J.F. 3 hr</td> <td>Friday 3<u>rd</u> Showery</td> <td>We worked at Turnips hoeing I went to W.B. Watt's Funeral in Afternoon. There was a great crowd, mostly neighbors very few Breeders. Expenses today, 20<u>c</u> Mr McCrae & I went to Jacksons Prayer meeting in Evening</td> <td></td> <td> .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 4th Wet</td> <td>We hoed turnips and raised drills for rape. I went to town rec<u>d</u> $25<u>00</u> from Hales for Calf pd. Hewers ac. $5<u>15</u> p Metcalf's ac. $4<u>15</u></td> <td>25<u>00</u></td> <td> 5.15 4.15</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6d589c0769211c9cdc5e721c002f81c3.pdf c2af99819a8364b910ba7b4b26e68919 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 282 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday July 5<u>th</u> 1903 fine</td> <td>Father M.E. & I went to Church in morning. Children & I to S.S. & Mary & Mother in Evening gave 50 c, 7E Father 20 c new Minister was very nice</td> <td></td> <td> .20 .57</td> </tr> <tr> <td> J.F. all day</td> <td>Monday 6<u>th</u> very fine</td> <td>Jn to princess & Nell to Sorbys & mowed about 6 Acres hay in morning and rest of us worked at Turnips, & I went to town after dinner bgt p. green, $1<u>00</u>, hardware 15c</td> <td></td> <td> 1.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J.F. 1/2 W.F. 1/2</td> <td>Tuesday 1<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We worked at hay <s>all day,</s> & Turnips</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> F boys 1/2</td> <td>Wensday 8<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We worked at hay & Turnips, got in 3 loads got rack fixed 2<u>25</u> Fark .50 Twine .100<u>th</u> 13<u>00</u> np got lines fixed 35c</td> <td></td> <td> 2.25 .50 .35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>F boys 1/4</td> <td>Thursday 9<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We worked at hay and finished Turnips bu 1 Flick boys, 2 1/2 hrs</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6 loads</td> <td>Friday 10<u>th</u> Shower in Evening</td> <td>We hauled hay & mowed a little. put Ear Tags in {Calves?}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 11<u>th</u> Dull evening</td> <td>went to mill with grist 10 bgs barley & wheat bgt 300 Oil Cake & paid account $16<u>25</u> groceries 50 c</td> <td></td> <td>16.25 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 12th fair</td> <td>Father Mary & Jennie went to Church & Children & I to S.S. gave today .50.6 c</td> <td></td> <td> .56</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 13<u>th</u></td> <td>We worked at hay all day John got hurt. we got in 9 loads</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b86741759378a5efc0321c7c1b8d3139.pdf e06a01acaa3b756b91ab09b2ae165b7c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 283 {writing from July 16-24th is different and may be by another person -- possibly Jennie as she is the oldest and refers to "Grandpa" -- the entry for Saturday 25th is "I got home at 6 P.M. I found all well"} <table> <tr> <td>Tuesday 14<u>th</u> July 1903 fine to cool.</td> <td>We worked at hay got in 6 loads pd. W. Flick $2<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 15<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We worked at hay all day, got in 8 loads & moved 4 1/2 acres paid W. Flick bal of account for hoeing Paid 1.30c for Shirt, Collars .25c for fish</td> <td></td> <td> 1.55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 16th</td> <td>{Nothing written}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 17th</td> <td>Went to town in morning. Put paris green on potatoes in afternoon. Jno. & Geo hauling hay, & raking & kiling at night</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. 18th.</td> <td>Hauled in 6 loads hay from back fields.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 19th</td> <td>Grandpa, M.E. & Mary to church in morning. Heard Rev. Mr Mills.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 20th.</td> <td>Tom came to cut fall-wheat. Started to cut about 11 A.M. and had to stop about 6.30 P.M. on account of heavy shower. Jno. went to Russell's in Tom's place.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 21st</td> <td>Tom came in morning and finished cutting fall-wheat about 5 P.M. Grandpa, Jno. & Geo. were shocking up.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5552b68a0b224fa9cf4b06dfcf6496a9.pdf 63ea279235efe32f0f5fb1e2cbfc4bed Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 284 <table> <tr> <td>Wednesday July 22nd 1903</td> <td>Jno. mowng in forenoon & Geo & Grandpa in turnips. All at turnips in afternoon. Hewer's brought out 5 bus. corn, not paid for</td> <td></td> <td>3.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday July 23rd</td> <td>Working at turnips until noon then hauling hay, 4 loads in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday July 24th.</td> <td>Jno. finished mowing hay Geo. & grandpa at turnips, hay, and setting up wheat shocks.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 25th fine</td> <td>I got home at 6 P.M. I found all well.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 26<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We went to Church in morning and also in evening. <s>then</s></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 27<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We hauled hay in forenoon and cut Barley in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 28<u>th</u> showery</td> <td>We finished hay today & hauled 4 loads wheat Mr Michael of Berwickshire came today we had quite a nice chat. X Queen had mare foal by Lord Charming</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 29<u>th</u> hot</td> <td>We had a heavy storm last night and stopped th harvest. Mr Michael & I went to Whitelaws & Sorby's & I went to town in afternoon got wagon fixed $2<u>75</u>, horses shod 50<u>c</u> harness mended .50c oatmeal & corn $4<u>15</u></td> <td></td> <td>2.75 .50 .50 4.15</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ff1aabafe207b96cc08ec80f57ac9b5b.pdf f4ec781019acf8b922080916a16720a8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 285 <table> <tr> <td>Thursday 30<u>th</u> July 1903 fair</td> <td>We had quite a shower last night and could not work at wheat to-day so John scufled & Father, Geo & I hoed Turnips all day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 31<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>We started about 9 am & hauled 11 loads wheat & hoed turnips till 9 a.m.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 1<u>st</u> Aug 1903 fine</td> <td>Jn went to Bye's Thrashing & Father Geo & I hauled wheat 7 1/2 hauled 7 loads & 1 load rakings 3 loads barley Mary & Children went to Picnic</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 2<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>Father Mary & I went to Church. Children & I to S.S. Mother & I in evening heard Dr Willoughby both times.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 3<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>We finished hauling barley 5 loads Jn scuffled turnips & Father & Geo hoed.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 4<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>We {?} and put dip on lambs and Jn. went to Harvey's Thrashing in afternoon, we weaned lambs today.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 5<u>th</u> fair but dull</td> <td>Jn plowed in morning Geo hoed turnips all day & Chored Father & I went to town bgt shoes $3<u>00</u> & ordered a pair for myself pd Goldies ac. $19.35 pd. for Gro at Scroggies $1<u>14</u> paid $1<u>25</u> to Norwalk Ohio ordered 1/2 ton bran & 10 bu Corn</td> <td></td> <td>3.00 19.35 1.14 1.25</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5d121dc509db9ea9f151f55e1acf50e9.pdf dfea9e456affab5f229645bb31dc4ede Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 286 Aug. 1903 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We Cut oats all day finished no 7. we cut about 12 acres today Geo hoeing turnips. Father & John Shocking oats. </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We cut oats in no. 5 7 acres Geo. hoeing turnips & Choring</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X X</td> <td>Saturday 8<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We finished cutting oats for this season and put away Binder & Took queen down to Sorby's. put her to Golden Victor. <u>Old pride</u> in heat today. I went to town, sent $12<u>00</u> to Dr. J. Orlanda, Gen. manager of Industrial pd for Gro .34 Hardware .95.</td> <td></td> <td> .34 12.50 .95</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 9<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father Mary & I went to Church in morning and Children & I to S.S. And Mary & Mother baby & I went to cemetery in evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 10<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We worked at roots and put paris green on potatoes Father plowing. Sent pedigrees to be recorded of 8 calves $12<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td> 12.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7 loads</td> <td>Tuesday 11<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We worked at roots in morning and at hauling oats in afternoon. 7 loads</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10 loads</td> <td>Wensday 12th fine</td> <td>We hauled oats all day 10 loads.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9 lds</td> <td>Thursday 13<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We hauled oats all day 9 lds. sent.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr> <td>6 lds</td> <td>Friday 14<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We hauled oats. 6lds. & fixed scaffold & got cattle from station Belle of Delavel 2<u>nd</u> & Witch of Mote. both Imp. & Lady Evangeline of W.G.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/205cbf8d3772d4f7ea9a5f914bfcd7be.pdf 20f453de0d2d56e660c70435dd89857b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 287 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. Aug 15th 1903 fine</td> <td>We finished hauling in Oats then Fater went to plow and John & Geo to hoe. I went to town. sent $500<u>00</u> to Shirley Stewart for M<u>rs</u> Phillips draft 65<u>c</u> pd Morris ac for wire & steeples $23.95 went to Baleys to see about Thrashing Told C McDougall that I would take share in the sprayer Geo & I washed cattle in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>500.65 <s>.65</s> 23.95</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 16<u>th</u> 1903 fine</td> <td>Father Mary & I went to Church. Children & I to S.S. Mother & I in evening pd today. 35.10.07.10</td> <td></td> <td> .62</td> </tr> <tr> <td>pd for Geo 95c</td> <td>Monday 17<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Jn pulling weeds out of mangels & potatoes & S beets. Geo Choring Father Plowing. I went for grist in Afternoon pd Goldies for chopping two bgs, 10c pd. for pants for Geo 95 pr pants for Father 98c Benezine.</td> <td></td> <td> .95 .10 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ret Twine</td> <td>Tuesday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>John & Geo at Bye's & McCannels Thrashing in morning & John at Barbers in Afternoon Mary, Children & I went to Town & got Photos taken I returned 4 balls twine pure manilla to Penfolds bgt sheating for cattle at Bollerts, $5<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td> 3.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 19th Dull</td> <td>Father finished plowing in No 1 this Afternoon & We finished pulling peas parted ram & ewe lambs & fixed gate. Jn hauled three loads manure in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/63dc99e6bac59e4c8a5db9790df5f0f6.pdf 691026af16570f0a9338c41ce260a2f4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 288 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday. Aug. 20<u>th</u> 1903</td> <td>Jn. hauled manure. I plowed. Father set stakes & Turned peas. Geo. chored & helped John.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 21<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>We hauled one load of manure and plowed a little then sold four Suffolk ewes to Mr Jewett of East Aurora N.Y. for $60 & two for Tom for $30 I rec<u>d</u> $90<u>00</u>. Supt Harris Hessel, East Aurora, NY</td> <td> 90<u>00</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday, 22<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>Jn hauled 5 lds manure Geo & I did Chores and finished hauling peas Two loads. Then I went to mill for grist. pd for chopping 70c grocieres Ect. 2.61 pd Council for use of grader 1/2 day 5<u>00</u> water melon 25<u>c</u> meat $1<u>20</u></td> <td></td> <td>.70 2.61 5.00 1.22</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 23rd fine</td> <td>Mary Father & I went to Church morning Mother Jennie & I in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>W.F. 1 J.F.</td> <td>Moday 24<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We Thrased today, had Henlock Young's machine hands Porter, Ford, 1 Harvey, Bep. Friendship Barber McDougall, McCannel W. Flick 1, J.F. 1/2.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>W & J.F. 1/2</td> <td>Tuesday 25<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We finished Thrashing pd $18<u>00</u> & cutting oat sheaves had W. Kelso today $1<u>50</u> pd had W & J Flick 1/2 day same hands as yesterday except Fords.</td> <td></td> <td> 18.00 1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>.</td> <td>Wensday 26<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Kelso at McCannels pd him 50c Owe him $1<u>00</u> had Flick's horses today J hauling manure, Father plowing Bull got home. Freight $93.80c</td> <td></td> <td>1<u>00</u> 93.80</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1f6639e8cfbc83af0c6d2cbdaf831b57.pdf 9e23bbe51608ffe17c4e7431ba349eaf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 289 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 27<u>th</u> Aug. 1903</td> <td>Father Plowing. John hauling manure. <s>Father</s> Geo filling manure & Choring I went to town, pd McLaren for Shoes. $3<u>00</u> hair cut.15c bgt rope for halters at Morris N.P. street car Tickets, 25<u>c</u> Went to G.T.R. Freight Office to see about freight Charge on Bull. Mr Martin went to O.A.C. in Afternoon. I made Cattle halters & Chored.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 28<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Jn hauled manure all day. Father plowed in morning and we chored in Afternoon. preparing for show. gave mother $5<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td> 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 29<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Jno hauling manure. Geo choring. I went to town got Chopping done, 60 c bgt hardware 25 c, Tomatoes 20 groceries. $1<u>38</u>, dry goods 75 smock 50 c hat 50 c steeples 06 c pd W. Kelso his Bal 1<u>00</u> I had Flicks horse Sat of last week and two days this week $1<u>50</u> n.p. paint 05 drugs .45</td> <td></td> <td> .60 .25 .20 1.38 .75 .50 .50 .06 1.00 .05 .45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Sunday 30th.</td> <td>E.P. Kyma 11<u>th</u> had B. Calf by Prince of Benton.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 31st Aug.</td> <td>We prepared & shipped cattle for Toronto today. Pd Freight $16<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Sept 1st 1903.</td> <td>Grandpa choring & fixing fences, Jno. plowing Fall-wheat and corn</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e7b98ca962eae651f9524384439cd72b.pdf 3e8de437a57f53290c58413291966e44 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 290 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wed. Sept. 2<u>nd</u> 1903.</td> <td>Jno. plowing Grandpa choring</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> $5</td> <td>Thursday Sept. 3<u>rd</u></td> <td>Jno. finished plowing in forenoon & started hauling manure. Grandpa cultivating. Mr Brnadon paid $5</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 4<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>{Nothing written}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Went to Church in Parkdale in morning and stayed around stables the rest of the day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 7th Showery</td> <td>We did chores & attended to visitors</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 8<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>W & S Mountain came We had a good number of visitors</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>.</td> <td>Wensday 9<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We Just looked after stock & visitors sold Yearling bull for $212<u>00</u> & I pay the freight.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 10<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Jennie & John came we spent a pleasant time together.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 11<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We got prize money and got ready to leave grounds. Pd shunter $1<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/55e836e811fed07b6494d6be58bf98ce.pdf d3ad39f1051ca64824098facd66384be Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 291 sep 1903 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 12<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We loaded our cattle about 3 A.M. then lay in yards until noon. arrived at Guelph about 5 P.M. got home with stock about 8 p.m.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 12<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mother & I went to Church in morning and Mary & I in evening. Children & I to S.S. col. today 30.07.</td> <td></td> <td>31</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 14<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to town put in my Entries pd. Two dollars that I promised Crosbie & went to see about stalls Jno finished sowing wheat & Geo put in wood. Father started to plow.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 15<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We worked at wood in morning & prepared to take Stock in to the show in Afternoon. We took 4 horses & 15 cattle in the evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 16<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We showed horses & cattle today. won all cattle prizes but one 2<u>nd</u> and also 3rd on foal of 1903 & 3<u>rd</u> on Yearling, 2nd on draft team</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X X</td> <td>Thursday 17th wet.</td> <td>Show wound up at 4 P.M. We got stock home before dark. Our Imp heifer The Belle of Delaval 2<u>nd</u> had heifer Calf by Blk. Warrior and Elm park Bell, a Bull Calf by Prince of Benton dinner for Geo & I today 50c </td> <td></td> <td> .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Friday 18<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Jno & Geo went to Tom's Thrashing today I went to Town to sell Wheat. it is 76 for red & 74 for white Father Plowing & I cut corn & chored.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4e0167dded457545695f2c50d55289c6.pdf 22fac48242cf86dfa31ec3c03158f1b9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 292 <table> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Saturday. sep 19th / 03</td> <td> Jno working at Tom's. Geo & I finished cutting corn and then pulled mangels in garden Geo hauled a load of mangels and pulled some apples Father plowing I went to Town. pd F Young for Photo $2<u>50</u> went sold skin 50c went to Insurance meeting, and then went up to Aunt Janes for Mother & Mary Kyma 4<u>th</u> had B. Calf of Prince of Benton</td> <td> .50 1.50</td> <td> 2.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. 20th fine</td> <td>Father, Mary E. & I went to church. heard a good Sermon to Young men by Rev. Marshall Jennie & I went in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pd W.F.</td> <td>Monday 21<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>Father & Jn plowing. Geo & I choring we put ewes into rape in orchard. Shocked the corn and put rams into the Lucerne patch and chored generally Paid Mr Flick's boys for help at Thrashing & for horse hire $3<u>50</u></td> <td></td> <td> 3.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 22<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>Jn & Father plowing & harrowing I went to town in morning met Tom and he gave me a ride home. We Shipped Two bulls this afternoon one to Jas. Gaunt <s>St Helens</s> WhiteChurch the other to G.H. Walter Kimberley P.O. Flesherton Station pd Freight on him 16c on 3000 lbs $4.80</td> <td></td> <td> 4.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 23rd fair</td> <td>Jn went to Tom's today, and Father & Cultivated near Flicks Geo & I cleaned grist and took it to Mill 20 bgs. $1<u>00</u> got harness fixed $1<u>20</u>.</td> <td></td> <td> 1.00 1.20</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/45ad1b5af9877872a2cd4363462fbe5a.pdf d6d636bbd0baf922e018e8dd745677c2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 293 <table> <tr> <td>Thursday sep 24<u>th</u> 1903 fine</td> <td>Geo at Friendships Thrashing all day. Father cultivating I went for meat and then to town, bgt groceries $2<u>61</u> harness mended 20c blacksmithing, 15 c, horse shod 25 c then helped with apples in afternoon </td> <td></td> <td> 2.61 .20 .25 .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday. Sept 25/03</td> <td>Geo Chored Father cultivated I took 18 bgs Apples to cider mill. got apple butter and Jelly & Cider, $3<u>30</u> np. bgt bran 500 at 375/$15 ret<u>d</u> bolster to Penfolds, and got ours</td> <td><s>3.30</s> 1.90 <s>60 c</s></td> <td> 3.30 .60 3.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 26<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father Cultivating.Geo at Barbers Corn cutting in morning and putting in wood in Afternoon Jn at Toms. I rec<u>d</u> $60<u>00</u> prize money from Guelph Show and pd Shireman for making apple butter act. $3<u>30</u> sent $1<u>00</u> to C.H. Daus West Lebanon N H. Sheres, for riding plow. 70 <u>c</u> bull ring 15c bolts, for fence waching .05 stamps .25</td> <td>$60<u>00</u></td> <td> 3.30 1.05 .15 .70 .05 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 27<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father & I went to Church in morning heard a minister from B.C. preach, on the vision of Isiah. four Carpations it was very good. Children & I went to S.S. & Mother & I to Church in Evening heard Pastor M the power of the Gospel.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b27ca53975b75c6a9fcc68cc32478615.pdf fc12133371dd88cc3be15ccf8a7c1aca Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 294 Sept 1903 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td><s>Monday</s> Tuesday 28th fine</td> <td>Geo & Jn at McDougalls Thrashing, Father Cultivating & I took Queen down to shobys she did not take horse. Then I did chores and went to town pd Swayze. $40<u>00</u> on plow</td> <td></td> <td> 40.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td><s>Monday</s> Tuesday 29<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Jn plowing sod near Fords Father Cultivating Geo. choring & putting in wood.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 39<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Geo At Dickson's for Friendships in forenoon, and then we went to fix fence in Afternoon. I got fence machine in morning and paid for repairing $2<u>00</u> <s>went to</s></td> <td></td> <td> 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Thursday 1st Oct. 1903</td> <td>We Chored & wove fence in morning and I plowed near Ford's in Afternoon with Perrin Plow. Put Old Pride of Linemore 2nd to prince of Benton. got word from G.H. Walter of Kimberly, That he would send pay for bull on 6th or 7th of oct.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 2<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>Geo finished weaving fence over to Kannels, and Father & I finished sowing rye near Fords.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday, 3<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>Father Plowing, Geo Choring & fixing fence. I took Jennie & Mary to Mt Forest went to see M<u>rs</u> Spears and Mr Norris. Ticket. $3<u>00</u> <s>{Refreshments?}</s> Lunch Ect. <u>25c</u> Took a look around W.R. Walkers, to Will's Stock looked well, and the folks all look well</td> <td></td> <td> 3.00 .25</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/938558d204f58e0d751be7e63b8be44d.pdf 5d67a25e6055b7102e128891a2e37733 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 295 1903 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. Oct. 4<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We went to Church in the morning, heard a {?} preacher it was very good Will & I went to J. McDougall's in afternoon had tea there.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 5<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Will & I went to meet up to see Mr Browns Farm and then got home and looked over Brookside</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3 lds</td> <td>Tuesday 6th fair</td> <td>Father plowing and hauled three loads of Mangels. I went to buy a beef ring beast got one from R Shortreed for $36. <u>Pd</u> Got an order for the five ewe lambs from Henry C <s>Jett</s> Jewett and his check for $50 Exchange. 25 c took heifer to Hendersons</td> <td> $49<u>75</u></td> <td> 36.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4 loads X</td> <td>Wensday 7<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>We all chored around barn in morning & worked at Mangels in Afternoon hauled 4 loads. Bowman's no. 1 had Cow Calf today by Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> 5 lds mangels</td> <td>Thursday 8<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went for beef to beef ring Shop. one heifer dressed 450 lbs beef hide 53 lbs at 6 1/2 34c I recd $212<u>25</u> for bull from G.H. Walter Kimberly. I went to Fords & bgt pasture on 9 acres for $9 for the bal of this season.</td> <td>3.44 $212<u>25</u></td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6 lds.</td> <td>Friday 9<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We worked at Mangels all day. six loads John Came at noon, and helped us in afternoon we put 16 cattle & 3 horses into Fords pasture.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7815879767be368aecc10df59c76c80e.pdf 4b8d9246001101b1b097b83d6430051a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 296 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 9<u>th</u> Oct. 1903.</td> <td>John Wilson has worked since 25<u>th</u> of March that is 6 1/3 Mos. $126.63. he has worked for Tom. Two days Thrashing, four days, one week & four days another week and has been off 31/2 days this week to Beeton, That is he has lost 4 1/2 days since he came.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7 lds</td> <td>Sat. Oct 10<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We finished Mangels to-day. 7 lds.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 11<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father Mother & I went to Church, heard <s>a stranger</s> Mr Marshall preach Children & I went to S.S. Mary & I went up to Tom's in evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 12<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We Chored & pulled Apples & went to beef ring meeting I rec<u>d</u> $1.89c Geo. G. Hood pd for 3 cows. $3<u>00</u> bull ring <u>15 c</u></td> <td> 1.<u>89</u> 3<u>00</u></td> <td> .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 13<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to town send $8<u>50</u> to record lambs, to G.W. Franklin Des Moines Iowa, bgt 100 lbs Oil Cake $1<u>25</u> also pd. $3<u>75</u> 500 <u>lbs</u> bran to be sent out <s>tg</s></td> <td></td> <td>3.50 1.25 3.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 14<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Geo at Barbers thrashing Yesterday Afternoon and this forenoon Father plowed and I picked Apples.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 15<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father Geo & I went to Church in morning And took up potatoes in Afternoon ten rows I loaned Tom 5<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td> 5.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/91a245bb24903805b005349fc33afd60.pdf 3e3bd7c8c9d165d84ad54fb7f6ceb9d5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 297 Oct 1903 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 16<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Father plowing Geo fixing fence I went to Judge Cattle at Erin fair Called around at Cheltenham. fare 85c Candies .15 c I helped to Judge Sizes & Grades</td> <td></td> <td> .85 .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Saturday 17th dull</td> <td>we worked at potatoes E.P. Mayflower 2<u>nd</u> had bull calf by Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 18<u>th</u> fair & cool</td> <td>Father Mother & I went to Church in morning Children & I to S.S. col. 30 12 </td> <td></td> <td>10 30 12</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 19<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We worked at potatoes & did Chores.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We worked at potatoes and did chores. Mr Clayton came along and has agreed to pay twenty dollars for three rooms and hall up stairs and he is to put a partition across hall, & paper put in windows ext. we are to cut hole for him, for stove pipe in back room.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 21st fine</td> <td>We worked at Potatoes in mroning and Father & Geo all day. I went to O.A.C. Sale in afternoon Saw Peter McIntyre and Tom Gordon from Egremont Stock Sold fairly well Ordered 3 crates for sheep <s>groceries</s>, butter 60 c Figs 10 Tom brought a lamb here 5.04</td> <td></td> <td> .10 .60</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/40e3b96378575d959450cb1aff7d0f35.pdf a84bb09fb39cd101285e571c717364f3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 298 <table> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Thursday. Oct. 22<u>nd</u> 1903 fair</td> <td>We finished potatoes today & I got the Sugar beet lifter and lifted our beets all but 7 drills. sent a pair of Cockerels to Fred McCarty Beeton and then ordered Quilting frame ends. gave mother $5<u>25</u> to buy Quilt stuff. Old Pride in heat</td> <td></td> <td> 5.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 23<u>rd</u> fair & Cool</td> <td>We finished with beet lifter & started to pull & Top</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 24th fine & Cool</td> <td>We topped most of the beets today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 25<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father Mother & I went to Church in morning and Children & I to S.S. 30.10.10.02</td> <td></td> <td>.52</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 26<u>th</u> fair & Cool</td> <td>I took grist to Mill in morning 18 bgs. 90c, Flour $4<u>30</u> 1000 Oil Cake $12<u>00</u> pd goldies bill $12<u>65</u> rod fixed 15c got Quilting frames at Penfolds 30c</td> <td></td> <td>4.50 12.65 $12<u>50</u> .30 .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 27<u>th</u> fair & Cool</td> <td>I shipped five lambs to Henry C Jewett. Telegram. 50 Health papers $1<u>00</u> Then we hauled five loads sugar beets to Hocking Valley Car. 22.32 took 1 load last night. got 3 crates from Penflds $3<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td> .50 1.00 <s>3.00</s> 3.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We finished Sugar beets this morning and hauled a load of manure home from Mr Wardell's 50 then I shipped the beets, & got 500 <u>lbs</u> wire 98c then we Topped turnips with hoes in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td> .50 .98</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/591cbded350cce8d94a50ae4b1b82651.pdf 5a525dc66473e1c3dbeb075e82aa4937 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 299 <table> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Thursday 29<u>th</u> Oct 1903</td> <td>We finished topping Turnips this morning & harrowed up & hauled loads in afternoon gave mother a Check for $5<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td> 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Friday. 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We worked at Turnips all day got in 14 loads put 9 in roothouse & 5 in pit had Joe McGrogan helping us at 50c per day. got St. Louis prize list today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26 lds 3 1/2 90c .50</td> <td>Saturday 31st fine</td> <td>We worked at Turnips all day had J. Flick 1/2 day C. & H. Smith 1 day, Joe McGrogan 1 pd J McGrogan 1<u>00</u> Charlie Smith 50<u>c</u> Harry. 10c</td> <td></td> <td> 1.00 .50 .10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 1st Nov 1903 fine</td> <td>Father Mother & I went to Church in morning & Mary Children & I went up to Tom's after dinner gave check for $10<u>00</u> for imp. {fund?} which completes my subscription</td> <td></td> <td> 10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8 X</td> <td>Monday 2<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>We worked at Turnips, got in 8 loads. I took two Ewe lambs up to Tom's and then arranged for him to come & help us with wire fence. Elm Park Belle 3rd had bull calf today by Prince of Benton.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> 1</td> <td>Tuesday 3<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>We finished hauling Turnips & plowed up carrots & started to cover pit also hauled 1/2 loads Cabbages & one load of Turnips</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 4<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We finished taking up roots. two loads carrots finished covering Turnip pits. Tom here all day. I went to Ram fair pd. Bollerts bill. 5.40</td> <td></td> <td> 5.40</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4e7bd48f83acc045007b0f4f8a9db838.pdf a381bdba82c6234552c96e622e6a1738 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 300 <table> <tr> <td>Thursday. Nov 5<u>th</u> 1903 fair</td> <td>We finished roots & fixing fence around pits & turnip patch in morning and worked at wire fence in afternoon Tom here in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 6<u>th</u> fine & Cold</td> <td>We worked at wire fence all day Tom did not come We strung 7 wires on road going down towards brewery.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 7<u>th</u> fine but Cold</td> <td>We worked at wire fence finished the piece we were at yesterday and started a piece along side No 3 Paisley rd paid Jonnie Flick for working last saturday 37 c smiths have taken wood for Culvert, for $1<u>50</u> they have not paid for it yet.</td> <td></td> <td> .37</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 8<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father Mary. E. & I went to Church in morning and Children & I to S.S. </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 9th fine</td> <td>We worked at fence all day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 10<u>th</u> fine.</td> <td>We worked at fence all day finished streatching wire and gathered up most of the lumber and posts.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 11<u>th</u> fair & Rain at night</td> <td>Geo plowed head land around No 1. Father chored & hauled off some twitch grass roots I Chored all day, went to town in evening got coil .92c bgt wire 75 lbs, at {acowis'?} pail mended .05, harness mended .05</td> <td></td> <td> .92 .75 .05.05</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0b95cdd25411af8c84f653aed9a327bb.pdf 3ba2440c3530820c5f4e0ab737264622 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 301 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 12<u>th</u> Nov. 1903</td> <td>We worked at fence and did Chores. Father plowed all day with Sulky plow.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 13<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Aunt Maggie came today I bgt Groceries.1$<u>20</u> Geo at Harvey's in Afternoon Father Plowing all day had Harry Smith today <s>helping</s> herding Cows on rape</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. 14<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father Plowing. Geo at Thrashing in morning & fixing fence in Afternoon. I picked 6 bgs Apples at McDougalls.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Sunday 15<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father & Aunt M went to Dublin St in morning & Mother Miss Carr & I in Evening. Children & I to S.S. We heard Rev. Wark Guy Pearce in evening on Peter's Fall and restoration He was very good. Elm Park Bell Calf by Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday. 16<u>th</u> Damp</td> <td>We Chored took Apples to Cider mill. 8 bgs. then went up Town. got 130 lbs no to Gal wire for stays <s>then</s> 6 panes glass 10 X 12 .24 putty 12c nuts for Geo $1<u>35</u> 25 lbs nails 75c Paid Fords for pasture $9<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td> .24 .12 1.35 .75 9.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 17<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Took Mother & went in to Station and bgt Mothers Ticket $1<u>65</u> hardware 25 c Pd for Jelly at Cider mill $1<u>10</u> Geo working at fence Father plowing. I took Proff Cummings & A bunch of Students to see McDougalls heifers They also took quite a look at our Cattle</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b21f11001ba574272024d64da8ab4525.pdf 25e32c0d76d0b3b9aa694ae61573b86f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 302 <table> <tr> <td> #</td> <td>Wensday Nov. 18<u>th</u> 1903</td> <td>Father & I chored around barn, & Geo worked at fence till 4 P.M. We put all cattle & horses in tonight for first</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 19th Cold</td> <td>Geo Worked at Fence and Father and I at chores Mr Jas Alderson & his Father called to see us.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Friday, 20th fine</td> <td>Geo& I worked at fence and did chores. Father worked around house & barn E.P. Kyma 6<u>th</u> had bull Calf by "Prince of Benton."</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 21<u>st</u> Dull</td> <td>Geo worked at fence and I went to mill with grist then went up town, and bgt bran $2<u>40</u>. I went to Council meeting this afternoon, then bgt Coil of wire no. 10 about 70 lbs np at Morris then sent $1<u>00</u> to Geo to Franklin & $13<u>25</u> to A.P. Westervelt</td> <td></td> <td>2.40 1.00 13.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 22<u>nd</u> Dull</td> <td>Father & I went to Church in Morning Children & I to S.S. 30.20.02</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .20 .02</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Mondau 23<u>rd</u> Soft & drizzly</td> <td>Geo & I worked at fence all day, & did the chores.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 24<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>Geo wove fence. I went to mill for grist and pd for chopping $1<u>00</u> then went down town bgt wire 136 lbs {20.10?} at Morris. bgt groceries at Scroggies $1<u>05</u></td> <td></td> <td> 136 lbs 1.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 25<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father Chored Geo & I worked at fence. Will & Tom came down this morning and took a look around stock Will brought 4 wether lambs I am to allow him $30 for them. and whatever freight would be, for bringing them</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a4a78b4010b1c939ea118e6b512d06e9.pdf 84e1ca03f962adb4a863a626f063cc0d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 303 Nov. 1903 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 26<u>th</u> fine & cold</td> <td>Geo & I worked at fence I went to Town in morning pd Wakefield's ac. $1<u>50</u>, groceries 62<u>c</u> hardware</td> <td></td> <td>1.50 .62</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 27<u>th</u> fair & cool</td> <td>We worked at fence and finished putting on the stays. of about 260 rods we now have wire fence all around the road.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We hauled in potatoes out pit, and Geo worked at fence in afternoon. I went to town bgt ticket for 13<u>00</u> Chicago and also a accident Insurance ticket .25 I paid Scroggies account</td> <td></td> <td> 13.00 .25 17.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. 29<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father Jennie & I went to Church in morning heard a minister from Berlin preach. For Wesley Bicentenary fund</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 30<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I got ready to go to Chicago but Just after dinner I got word from Sec Mr Farlane and decided not to go. Father & Geo Choring all day. </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Dec 1st 1903 fine</td> <td>Father & I Chored and went down to Sorby's to see their new horses. They have a good lot. Geo at Bye's Thrashing all day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Wensday 2<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>Geo at Bye's thrashing Father & I choring. Put No 1 to Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 3<u>rd</u> fair</td> <td>Geo at Fence. Father went to Toms for M<u>rs</u> Norris & Emma & Family. I went to Town. bgt wire 35c then I went around to try & get someone to take Tom's Share of beef</td> <td></td> <td> .35</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b9ba8882e2fc9575d78ffbe0d0f1eb17.pdf 1f1b84cfdf22f23c216575fc4d4eba72 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 304 <table> <tr> <td>sep 11th X X</td> <td>Friday Dec 4<u>th</u> 03 fair</td> <td>I spent morning over Tom's Beef ring share. Geo working at fence. Father went to Town bgt Flour $2<u>15</u> and I chored around barn bred Belle of Delaval 2<u>nd</u> to Prince of Benton, to Rose grade cow</td> <td></td> <td> 2.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 5<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Geo Finished putting small wire on fence. I Cleaned Cattle & Chored generally in afternoon I went to Council meeting. We are to get <s>rec</s> $35<u>60</u> for building wire fence, then I went to Sale meeting, there is to be a sale about 1st of March.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 6<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Mother Mary E & I went to Church in morning. Children & I to S.S. .35 .06</td> <td></td> <td>.35 .06</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 7<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>I went to town and we took Cattle and sheep to the Show. 3 Cattle and six sheep.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 8<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We showed our cattle took 1st on cow 2<u>nd</u> on Yearling 3<u>rd</u> on Calf, 1st on wether lamb, 3<u>rd</u> on Shearling. 3rd on Ewe lamb.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 9<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We had our heifer killed today. Also had meeting of Aberdeen Angus breeders Society, And old officers were Elected. <s>I went</s></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 10<u>th</u> blustry</td> <td>I had quite a few out today J.D. McGregor & some friends among others.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/65f7de0a5556730d2a5b4dfc41247ff7.pdf 6761eb424f5e8424ea8c4cb39c64a65d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 305 <table> <tr> <td>Friday. Dec. 11<u>th</u> 1903 fine</td> <td>We finished up at the show today, and, won $99. & $17 specials then sold carcass beef $75.76 . carcass mutton $16<u>55</u> got home about 6 P.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 12<u>th</u> heavy snow</td> <td>Geo quit this Morning and I went to Town drew $100 out of bank for him <s>And I recd</s> shipped a hide to Jacob G. Stroh, of Waterloo pd Express. 40 c, drugs 05c gave mother $3<u>00</u> in Afternoon Father & I did chores</td> <td></td> <td> .05 .40 3.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 13<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>Children Grandma & I went to Church in morning and we all stayed home the rest of the day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 14<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>I took George to Station pd him his wages $102.<u>60</u> returned wire to Morris, about 300, then went to mill for grist. E.P. & 21 <u>lb</u> staples 84 c 34.84</td> <td></td> <td>$102.<u>60 <s>.84</s></u></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 15<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>Father & I did Chores and after dinner I went to town took 12bgs oats to chop</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 16<u>th</u> Cold</td> <td>Father & I did chores. returned</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 17<u>th</u> milder</td> <td>Father & I did chores.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 18<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father & I did Chores and I went to Town in afternoon sent $302<u>55</u> to Canada Life Assurance Co. being bal of Mortgage on "Bowfront Farm," pd for Chopping 77c</td> <td></td> <td>$302.55 .77</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a79b4a1672162779f123518909579545.pdf 4e314ab930d1b8a7692a39acd472e309 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 306 1903 <table> <tr> <td><u>E.P. Bell 2nd</u></td> <td>Saturday. Dec. 19<u>th</u> Soft</td> <td>Father & I did Chores in morning and Geo. Anderson came along & he and I went to Sorby's in afternoon took a look at their stables and Horses</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Sunday 20<u>th</u> Snowy.</td> <td>Mother, Jennie & I went to Church. And Children & I to S.S. 35 c. 12. SS E.P. Mayflower had cow calf by Prince of Benton.</td> <td></td> <td>.35 .12</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Monday 21<u>st</u> blustry & soft</td> <td>Geo & I chored and worked at Chop bin & spouts A,McDougall had a young cow to Prince of Benton.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 22<u>nd</u> fair</td> <td>Geo worked at feed bin I did Chores and helped him I went to Town sent $12 to sheep Breeder Chicago to pay for ad $4<u>00</u> to R.B. Ogilvie Chicago to record filly $2<u>00</u> to Canada Life Assurance Co. to pay for Discharge of Mortgage on Bowfront in Egremont I bgt groceries $1<u>26</u></td> <td></td> <td>12.00 4.00 2.00 1.26/td> </tr> <tr> <td> pd J N today 126<u>63</u></td> <td>Wensday 23<u>rd</u> fair</td> <td>We Chored around barn I took five Ewes up to Tom's he is going to keep them like common sheep and I give him price of grade lambs for the lambs they raise the ewes remain, my property. I took Bessie M. to Station. I Paid John Nilson his wages today. $126<u>63</u></td> <td></td> <td> $126.<u>63</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I Chored and took <s>Geo</s> Father to the Station. Ticket $1<u>65</u> cash, 2<u>00</u> Things for Children .30 overshoes $2<u>00</u> f's shoes 1.25 Groceries 98 Things at woods 24 Fair at Bollerts $1<u>50</u> Clock repair .25</td> <td></td> <td>1.65 2.00 .30 2.00 1.25 .24 1.50 .25</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fb177279c79063a60512f1fc2da1e269.pdf b04f2807046edd39104c4311d0d43f92 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 307 A real old time Christmas <table> <tr> <td> H 6 Oct 2nd</td><td>Friday Dec 25<u>th</u> 1903 fine & Cool</td> <td>I took Mr Erskine & Son to Station this morning after Chores were done and let them go back to Toronto. he came quite intoxicated last night & I thought best to let him go at once. Then Geo & I did Chores. bred Elm Park Mayflower 2<u>nd</u> to Prince of B. Tom & family came down after dinner and spent the afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. Dec 26 cold & clear</td> <td>We worked at chores in morning and I went to Town in Afternoon. went to Insurance meeting rec<u>d</u> $5<u>00</u>, pd 6<u>12</u> went to Fair Ground meeting</td> <td>5<u>00</u></td> <td>6.12</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X 2nd time Oc 4th X</td> <td>Sunday Dec 27 Cold & Stormy</td> <td>Mother ME & I went to Church in morning heard Rev. Glasford preach on the Hopefulness of Jesus. It was very encouraging. We all stayed at home the rest of the day Lady Evangeline had cow calf by Black Warrior. bred Grade cow Rose to P of B </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday. 28<u>th</u> cold</td> <td>We worked around barn & I went to town after dinner took a letter to both papers req selling of Fair Ground as I feel that it will be a mistake, went to Goldies for 100 lbs Flour & 100 bran. 2.95 <u>N.P.</u> also got 65 <u>lbs</u> Oil Cake, 82 Father got home at about 1145 PM</td> <td></td> <td> .82</td> </tr> <tr> <td> X 28.</td> <td>Tuesday. 29 fair</td> <td>We worked at chores and got grist ready. 15 bgs 4 wheat 11 oats, then took it to mill yesterday bgt salt $1<u>35</u>, corn $1<u>20</u> at Hewers Pride of Powrie 11th had cow calf by Prince of Benton. </td> <td></td> <td> 1.20</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/663dfd7a213bc5e02e643f2ce031c6cb.pdf bab780f9b92f22bfa3c9ede40cbdc776 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 308 <table> <tr> <td>18 Oc 7th 2nd time X</td> <td>Wensday Dec 30<u>th</u> 1903</td> <td>We did chores and fixed bins & put dip & carbolic acid on cattle Acid for ring worm & dip as a preventative for spreading Witch of Mote, in heat today bred Bromaus no 1 to p of B</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Thursday. 31<u>st</u></td> <td>We worked at Chores & went for beef. Mr McCrae came in Afternoon and we had quite a chat. I gave him one dollar to help a poor man out where he is Bred E.P. Bell to P of B</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Jan 1st 1904 fair</td> <td>We did Chores and at noon I took Mother Jennie & Mary E. up to Tom's for dinner Willie Mountain came this afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 2<u>nd</u> cold E.W.</td> <td>W. Mountain Geo & I went to town as soon as chores were done. we got Geo a boarding place at Whittacker's & got his name put in for the Short course, at the College I pd Morris' account $51.25, paid Penfolds $25<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td> $25<u>00</u> $51<u>25</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 3<u>rd</u> Cold & Clear</td> <td>Mother, Jennie & I went to Church in morning & Children & I to S.S. col. 30 & .5</td> <td></td> <td>.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30 below Zero 35,43, Oct 11th XX</td> <td>Monday 4<u>th</u> very Cold Thermometer about 30 below zero</td> <td>Father & I went to vote voted for Crane, Dawson & Henderson, then sent $1<u>55</u> ro C.H. Dana for J.J. Bell, in Afternoon I went for Grist, did not get wheat. pd $1 for 15 bgs. 25 c to go on next bal bred Kyma 4 to E.P. Belle. 3rd to Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td> 1.55</td> </tr> <table> 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 James Bowman Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Bowman Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1886-1944 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th & 20th Century, Wellington County, Guelph, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource James Bowman Diary, 1903 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Bowman Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1898-1907 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 & 20th Century, Wellington County, Guelph, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1903 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>254</p> bread. 11 c <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Dec. 29th 1902</td> <td>It was stormy today. I went to see Mr Young &amp; Mr Hall's stock this morning, and to bring Mrs Knowles out <p>went to the nomination this afternoon. Heard things thrashed out pretty thoroughly</p> </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Tuesday 30th cool &amp; fair</td> <td>J.W. Took a grist to mill in morning &amp; hauled a load of wood to Mr McGill in Benoski's house. In afternoon we fixed a place to breed cows in. Kyma 3rd &amp; No 1 in heat today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Wensday 31st cold</td> <td>J.W. &amp; Father Chored. I went to School meeting in morning The vote was 8 &amp; 11 in favor of the Section Joining the consolidated school. in afternoon I went to mill for grist. paid. account. $1000 <p>paid Dr Savage's bill $1675 pd for chopping 45 c bgt got 500 bran at Goldie</p> Kyma 3 bred to Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> <p>10.00</p> <p>16.75</p> .45</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> Oct 8 x</td> <td>Thursday 1st Jan 1903</td> <td>We chored around barn and Father and J. sorted apples in afternoon. Mary Children &amp; I went to Tom's in Afternoon had quite a pleasant time we bred No 1 to Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 2nd mild</td> <td>J.W. hauled wood in morning &amp; started Turnips. hauled give loads. got 50" of Sugar from Precious on account of wood. Bessie Mountain came today on her way to Goldstone.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>255</p> <p></p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. Jan 3rd 1903 Soft</td> <td>J.W. &amp; Father working at Turnips we hauled six loads. I took Bessie to station &amp; bgt Mother a coat Cloak &amp; retd coat. paid the differece 100, then bgt. gro ect. $136</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 1.36</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 4th fair</td> <td>Mother, Father &amp; Mary &amp; I went to Church in the morning heard Mr Roger preach Children &amp; I went to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> Oct 12 x</td> <td>Monday. 5th fair</td> <td>We hauled Turnips six loads and I went to vote for County Councillor voted for Laidlaw &amp; Scott <p>paid $2000 addtional insurance on our live Stock.</p> bred E.P. Mayflower 2nd to P of B. second time</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 6th fair</td> <td>J.W. &amp; Father worked at Chores and I went to tow Pd. Dr Reed $650. Dr Foster 200 pd. For Oil Cake $1350 <p>got axe fixed. 30 c</p> Dr Reed came out to get us to take wares in to the Judging class.</td> <td></td> <td> <p>6.50</p> <p>2.00</p> <p>13.50</p> .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Wensday 7th Snowing</td> <td>J.W. at Porters thrashing till 4.30 p.m. Father &amp; I did Chores ect EP Bell 3rd in heat. on 3rd Saturday</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 8th fine &amp; cold</td> <td>We Chored in morning and took mares to Judging Class in Afternoon. Sorby's Sunbeam was place 1st our Queen 2nd and Sorbys Venus third Princess fourth. I thought the Judgement was poor.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>256</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Jan. 9th 1903</td> <td>Father &amp; J.W. did chores and cleaned up grass peas I took Princess Charming Queen in to Judging Class Crowd placed her first and Dr Reed set her down to third place. There was quite a lively discussion over them</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 10th fair &amp; cold</td> <td>I went to Insurance meeting in Afternoon, recd $500 for services of director, then bgt. dry goods, Caps ect $305 Hardware $122, Oatmeal $220 returned cards to Mercury Office groceries, 55 c</td> <td>5.00</td> <td>3.05 2.20 1.22 .55</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 11th Stormy</td> <td>Father Mary &amp; I went to Church in morning and Children &amp; I to S.S. Collection today ch. 40 c S.S. 25 c</td> <td></td> <td>.40 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Monday 12th Stormy.</td> <td>We Chored this morning and I went to O.A.C. this afternoon to see the Steers before Slaughter <p>E.P. Bell 2nd in heat today</p> I paid thrashing to Mr Baley today $24. Cutting was included he was on street and I did not ask him for a receipt.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Tuesday 13th fair</td> <td>E.P. Kyma 6 had H. calf by Oxford King we took two bull calves and three heifers to O.A.C. Judging Class. Our Small bull was set 1st and in the heifers Marguerite of Brandon and E.P. Mayflower in Yearlings it was quite Satisfactory</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 14th fair</td> <td>I went to see about sawing in morning &amp; Chored in Afternoon Father &amp; Jennie Cleaning D. oats.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>257</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>x <p></p> x</td> <td>Thursday 15th Jan 1903 fair</td> <td>E.P. Kyma 6th had Bull Heifer Calf by Oxford King I went for meat in morning then took Mother to Station, gave her 5.00 Ticket $245 then came home there were about 16 of the short course students here today. Marguerite of B in heat</td> <td></td> <td>5.00 2.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 16th mild</td> <td>We did chores and cut Furnace wood.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Saturday 17th fine</td> <td>J.W. did chores &amp; cut wood I chored &amp; went to town, Pd Insurance Joined Farmers Association recd&lt; an order for 100 bush oats Danbeney from Carter &amp; Co St. Marys by Mr W.P. Evans. bot 233 St Marys <p>E.P. Kyma 10th bred today to Prince of Benton</p> bgt hat Changed hat 30c got cards, 25 c</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> <p>6.12</p> 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 18th fine</td> <td>Father &amp; I went to Church in morning. Children &amp; I to S.S. gave today 20, 10, 14 Mr Roger preached today</td> <td></td> <td>.54</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Monday 19th fine</td> <td>We cut wood &amp; chored in the morning and, cleaned &amp; filled D. oats in Afternoon 40 bgs. G.D. Hood &amp; Mr Hanniwell Each had a cow to our young bull.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 20th fine</td> <td>We cut wood in morning and I showed young stock to Mr Thomas. Loweville he wants a bull &amp; heifer I took him to Station</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Wensday 21st fine</td> <td>we chored and cut wood in morning and sent J.W. to Whitelaws. Thrashing for Jas Mitchell in Afternon bred Kyma 3rd to Prince of benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>258</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday Jan 22, 1903</td> <td>J.W. Cutting wood. I shipped 102.6/34 bus D oats to G. Carter Son &amp; Co St Marys, at 60 c per bush then went down town and got sleigh rod fixed 10 c then worked at Chores. got Tongue of sleigh fixed $175</td> <td></td> <td>.10 1.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 23rd fair</td> <td>We cut wood and did Chores.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 24th cold</td> <td>we cut wood did chores and I went to town <p>paid Penfolds bill 21.43</p> Hardware .03 Sundries .05</td> <td></td> <td> <p>21.43</p> <p>.03</p> .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 25th fair</td> <td>Father &amp; I went to Church in morning and I went to A. Jacksons in Afternoon to see how he was</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nov 1st x</td> <td>Monday 26</td> <td>bred E.P. Bell 3rd to Prince of Benton. I went to J.S. Mill with 14 bgs 5.0. 3 W. 6. B. to be ready by Saturday morning <p>went to Prescots with 5 bu &amp; 39 lbs wheat &amp; paid for 100 lbs of flour I got before &amp; got flour for the wheat. bgt 80 lbs bran, 70 c paid Cash 200</p> We cut wood in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> <p></p> 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 27th Soft</td> <td>We cut wood in morning and hauled 4 loads Turnips in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>x</p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Wensday 28th Soft</td> <td>We hauled 8 loads of Turnips. Our Imp. Cow pride 11th of Powrie, had a heifer Calf today. Also Kyma of Tweedhill had a heifer Calf by Kyma's Heir &amp; Neither of them has a white face. recd $20 today for Cockerals</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>259</p> <pre> &lt;td </pre> .30.10 .07 1.00 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 29th Jan. 1903 Soft</td> <td>I left this morning for Oakville and Toronto. saw Phillips Stock his horses and Angus look very well particularly the two he got from Mr Phillips Richards, we arranged about some chickens then I went on to Toronto to see about Annual meeting of Cattl Breeders Association we had a good meeting <p>my expenses today ticket 360</p> paid Phillips $400 for Chickens</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> 3.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Friday 30th Stormy</td> <td>J.W. &amp; Father chored &amp; J.W. Cut wood. I went to town bgt Gro. 63 c cash and 158 in. Butter &amp; Eggs 1.58 <p>Drugs 25 c</p> E.P. Mayflower had B Calf today by Kymas heir, And</td> <td></td> <td> <p>.63</p> <p>1.58</p> .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday, 31st fine</td> <td>J.W. Chored and cut wood I went to Station for Mother and also went to vote for Councillor, bgt dry goods Candies 05, hardware 05 Sold rooster. 100 to G Elliot</td> <td>{should be 1.00 here but it is below}</td> <td> <p>.05</p> <p>.05</p> 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 1st Feb</td> <td>Father &amp; I went to Church in morning, And Children &amp; I to S.S. gave today 30, 10, 07, $1.00.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday, 2nd fair &amp; Soft</td> <td>We did chores and cut wood</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> 3X</td> <td>Tuesday 3rd fair</td> <td>I went to Mill. bgt. 500 bran $4.25. 500. Oil Cake $6.75 J.L.S. gave me 245 lbs. Chop as He had not our grist done <p>J.W. Chored &amp; cut wood.</p> E.P. Bell 2nd served today by Prince of Be</td> <td></td> <td>4.25 6.75</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>260</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wensday. Feb 4th 1903 Dull</td> <td>We cut wood &amp; did chores Father went to town got intrim receipt for $1000 insurance on Beaufront farm in Egremont. We are to pay @1200 for three years</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday. 5th blustry</td> <td>J.W. left this morning for home. He has ordered 10 Pullets @ 70 c 1 rooster at 100. I paid him bal of 2 1/2 months wages @ 45/18 less $8 for Chickens $37</td> <td></td> <td>3750</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 6th fine</td> <td>I went to mill this morning and to Exp. office for Chickens, got 14 Chickens from F.W. Phillips Express. Charge $100 Came home and chored the rest of the day put ear tags in sheep.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 7th fine</td> <td>Father &amp; I did Chores and Mother &amp; I went to Town. I paid Taxes $3699 went for Oilcake, Drugs .05</td> <td></td> <td>36.99 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 8th Stormy</td> <td>Father &amp; Mary went to Church in morning &amp; Children &amp; I to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 9th fair</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores and Mr Hall cut wood in Afternoon, he is working for $1.25 per day &amp; boards himself Mr. McGregor &amp; two Friends came today and looked at the Imported Cattle. We have divided and I have the big bull except for about 2 1/2 months in Summer, and Mr Mc Takes the heifer Marie to Provost 15X 16th of Powrie</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>261</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday. 9th cont.</td> <td>we keep the two pride cows. Am not very well pleased over it but will try and make the best of it.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 10th fine &amp; soft</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores and Hall cut wood.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 11th Soft &amp; dull</td> <td>Father &amp; I did Chores Mr Hall cut wood. I went to town bgt. sheep dip .70</td> <td></td> <td>.70</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday. 12th Soft &amp; dull</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores and Hall cut wood. Father went for meat &amp; to Post Office, &amp; got bgs saw dust 10 c</td> <td></td> <td>.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> Nov 20 X</td> <td>Friday 13th fine &amp; cool</td> <td>Father &amp; I did Chores &amp; Hall I shipped a rooster to Jaston Steinmiller. Walkerton 200 then saw some men about coming to cut wood. helped H. Cutting wood in Afternoon, &amp; did chores. bred E.P. Kyma 6th to P of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 14 fine</td> <td>Father &amp; I did Chores Hall went to Bye's thrashing. Took a box load of wood to Mrs Busby, went to town bgt sulphur. 25 c Candies 20</td> <td></td> <td>.20 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 15th Snowy</td> <td>Father &amp; Mary went to hear Dr. Potts in morning at Dublin St Church and Children &amp; I went to S.S. Mother &amp; I to Church at night <p>gave to Open Col. 7. 10. 05,</p> for Educational fund 2.00</td> <td></td> <td>.07, .10, .05, 2.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>262</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Monday 16th FEb. 1903</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores and I went to mill for grist of Chop and also to Flax mill &amp; got $10.00 oil cake N.P. <p>Paid Miss Stannard 400 missionary money</p> A Lewis had a cow here</td> <td></td> <td>13.50 4.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday. 17th cold</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores and I went to mill for grist and bgt Flax</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 18th cold &amp; Stormy</td> <td>Father &amp; I did Chores in morning and, I went to C.W. McIntosh's sale in afternoon bgt a heifer for beef ring, $35. they are to keep her till Monday.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 19th fair &amp; Cold</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores in morning, And I took J Ibboston up to Tom's to see about fixing his barn. He is going to take the Job by the day at $200 per day for Trainer &amp; $150 for {way?}.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 20th fair</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores and in Afternoon I went to Mill for grist. pd. Jd. S. $3495</td> <td></td> <td>34.95</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 21st fair</td> <td>Father &amp; I did Chores and R. N. Crane came and I hired him at $2000 per month from Apr 15th till Oct 1st Mr McCannel came to see our horses and offered me 300 for Yearling filly</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>263</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sunday 22nd Feb 1903</td> <td>Father &amp; Mary went to Church, And Children &amp; I to S.S. &amp; Mother &amp; I to Church at night Mr Rogers preached on With the heart Man believeth unto Righteousness &amp; with mouth Confession is made unto Salvation he was very Clear</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 23rd Dull</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores in morning, and I went for heifer for beef ring in Afternoon <p>paid for her $3400</p> Sold Charming Queen of E.P. to Mr McCannel's Cousin for $300. Telegraphed to Mr McG at Brandon about filly 45 c</td> <td></td> <td>34.00 <p></p> .45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 24th fine</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores and Father went up to Tom's for harness. I sold Charming Queen of Elm Park, to McCannel for $300 recd $2500</td> <td></td> <td>300</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 25th fine</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores and I went to sale and meeting of Angus Society we decided to apply for a Charter &amp; to prepare to get up a Champion prize for Angus Cattle and also to try and have our Society to ne a life member of InterNational Show at Chicago</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 26th fine</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores and spent as much time as we could with our Visitors Mr Sharp Parkside &amp; Mr White of Clifford were here seeing about Stock. we sold Skins of our beef for ring.3.54 c</td> <td></td> <td>.65 @ 51/2 = 3.25 + 32 = 3.57</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>264</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 27th Feb 1903 Soft</td> <td>Father &amp; I did Chores in morning and I shipped Colt in Afternoon to W.D. McCannell Port Elgin, recd pay 275. and $25 before</td> <td>275. 25.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 28th wet</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores and then, I went to Sale &amp; bgt. a churn $5</td> <td></td> <td>5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday Mch 1st 03</td> <td>Mary, Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning, heard a stranger preach. Tom, Emma &amp; baby came in Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 2nd Dull</td> <td>Father sick today I did Chores and went to P.O. got stamps 30 c</td> <td></td> <td>.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 3rd fair</td> <td>Father &amp; I did Chores &amp; I went to po. got Exp Order for Franklin Des Moines Iowa, for $125 to record two sheep and transfer one.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 4th Soft</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores and worked around barn</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Thursday 5th Soft</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores and Mary &amp; I went to town in afternoon, looked around for a suit did not buy. bred E.P. Kyma 10th to P of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday. 6th very fine</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores in morning and I took grist to Mill in afternoon, 17 bgs, 10 emptys</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 7th soft</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores and I went to P.O. got med for heifer from Dr Reed 25 recd $65 P.O. order from J J Bell Waverley shoes mended .25</td> <td>$65</td> <td>.25 .25</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>265</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Dec. 15 th X</td> <td>Sunday 8th Mch. 1903. fair</td> <td>Father &amp; Mary went to Church in Monring and I in Evening. Children &amp; I to S.S. bred Kyma of Tweedhill to P. of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 9th fine</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores and I went to town to see about order that I lost. sent to Ottawa for new order Mr Abra from Blair came to see our Stock and bgt three head Of Angus for 450 paid me $150. and will send the balance</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> Dec 17 x</td> <td>Tuesday 10th wet</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores in morning. I went to mill bgt 500 bran, 1.90 4.25 100 flour 2.90 <p>went to Flax mill Pd $1350 for oil cake.</p> Bred. E.P. Mayflower to Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td>6.15 13.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 11th fair</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores this morning I went to McDougalls in Afternoon to see heifer, did not buy her</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>x</p> x</td> <td>Thursday 12th fair</td> <td>Father &amp; I chored all day <p>bred E.P. Kyma 13th to Prince of Benton.</p> Young Ewe had a pair of Lambs</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1 day</td> <td>Friday 12th fair</td> <td>Father went to Tom's today. I went for Grist of Chop. Pd for 17 bgs. Hall splitting wood</td> <td></td> <td>.85</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Saturday 14th fine</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores. Hall splitting wood.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 15th fine</td> <td>Mary, little M &amp; I went to Church in morning and Mother J &amp; I in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>266</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>W. H 1</td> <td>Monday 16th Mch. 1903 fair</td> <td>Mr Hall hauled turnips five loads <p>I went to town got princess shod. 25 c</p> sent 200 to Suffolk registry</td> <td></td> <td>.25 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>W.H. 1</td> <td>Tuesday. 17th fair</td> <td>We worked at manure in morning from G.T.R. Yds all day. got horses shod in morning. np. .50 hauled 7 loads</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>W. H. 1.</td> <td>Wensday 18th fine</td> <td>We hauled 4 loads manure &amp; cleaned out sheep pen</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>W. H. 1</td> <td>Thursday 19th very fair</td> <td>We hauled 8 loads manure from yards</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>W. H. 1 <p>Dec 26 x</p> x</td> <td>Friday 20th fair</td> <td>We worked at Chores and at the wood. <p>bred Pride of Powrie 11th to P of Benton</p> we got pair of lambs today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>W. H. 1.</td> <td>Saturday 21st Dull</td> <td>We worked at chores &amp; wood. Mr Abra Came and paid me for $300 being bal on Cattle and We are to ship on Thursday. Took him &amp; his daughter to Station</td> <td>$300.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 22nd fine</td> <td>Father &amp; Mary went to Church in morning, Mother &amp; I in Evening and Children &amp; I to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>W. H. 1.</td> <td>Monday 23rd Wet</td> <td>I went to O.A.C. with cattle hired John Wilson until Jan 1st 1904 for $20 per month,</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 24th fine</td> <td>I shipped 2 roosters to Lindeu today. Went down to see Sorbys Stock, he has some very fine horses Mr J.W. Burt was here when I got back.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>267</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wensday 25th Mch. 1903 fine</td> <td>John Wilson started today We worked at chores and wood. Paid W. Hall bal of his wages. $800</td> <td></td> <td>8.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 26th fair</td> <td>We worked at wood and went to town. Telegraphed to M. Abra. Blair. 25. hardware 1.20</td> <td></td> <td>.25 1.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 27th fair</td> <td>We worked at wood and shipped three pure bred Cattle to Moses Abra Doon he did not take Kyma's 3rd as she is not in calf. And gave me $24 more for E.P. Kyma 12th</td> <td>$2400</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 28th fair</td> <td>We chored and worked at wood. Mr Turner Calgary was here today <p>I paid for Turnips $2070</p> <p>bgt Corn $112, Pd Wakefields bill, $150&lt;</p> got washer mended .05</td> <td></td> <td>20.70 .05 1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 29th fine</td> <td>We went to Church morning &amp; evening &amp; S.S. also we heard Paisley St minister in morning and W Roger in evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 30th fine</td> <td>We worked at wood all morning day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 31st fine</td> <td>We worked at wood in the morning and John went to Hendersons Sand bee in afternoon sent $500 to secretary McFarlane</td> <td></td> <td>5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday Apr 1st/03</td> <td>I went for {Rev.?} Mills and we had Bessie &amp; Godfrey Baptized, then I took Mr Mills to Jacksons, X Mr Hannell had a cow here</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>268</p> <p>Apr. 1903</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 2nd Dull.</td> <td>We worked at wood &amp; I took mares to Sorby's in morning Went to town in Afternoon bgt 1/2 ton oil cake $1300, paid $1300 for 1/2 ton I got before. Sugar .50 other things .08</td> <td></td> <td> <p>.50</p> <p>13.00</p> .08</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p>X</p> X</td> <td>Friday 3rd Stormy &amp; wet</td> <td>We worked around barn amd cellar all day. <p>Shearling ewe had lamb today</p> O.A.C. heifer bred to P of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 4th Changeable &amp; Cold</td> <td>We Chored &amp; sorted potatoes in morning and Mary &amp; I went to town in Afternoon bgt salt 135 corn $294 rubbers 80c</td> <td></td> <td> <p>1.35 2.94</p> .80</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 5th fair</td> <td>Father, Mary &amp; I went to Church in morning Tom &amp; Family came for dinner.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> Razor Strop for John 50c</td> <td>Monday 6th fair</td> <td>We worked at chores and wood. I went to town after noon. got wagon fixed 50c Chains &amp; rod .20 hinges .44 bolts, razor strop .50</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 7th fine</td> <td>We did chores and I went to O.A.C. to see about man for John Mountain did not get one went to see pedigrees in herd book. <p>C. Oil $1.00, bread 10c</p> We cleaned up gateway &amp; hauled four loads of gravel to it in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td> <p>.10</p> 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 8th fine</td> <td>We did chores and started to Cultivate for oats and roll new meadows {had?} Mr J.E. Major Kessuth was here today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>269</p> <p>April 1903</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 9th fair</td> <td>Father finishing rolling meadows and John Cultivated for oats. I chored and went to Town went to town with Mother to meet Adda and Bessie. Mother went to Preston. Ticket. 35c</td> <td></td> <td>.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Friday 10th fine</td> <td>Father rolled Fall wheat in morning. Jennie &amp; I went to Church. John Cultivated &amp; harrowed. I sowed about 2 1/2 acres Siberian oats in afternoon. bred E.P. Belle 4th to Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat 11th fair</td> <td>We sowed oats and harrowed. Father went to town Pd Insurance $3920</td> <td></td> <td>39.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 12th fair</td> <td>Father Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning, &amp; Children &amp; I to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x x</td> <td>Monday 13th fine</td> <td>Sowing oats in Afternoon E.P. Bell 5th in heat.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 14th wet</td> <td>We chored around barn Piled wood &amp; sorted potatoes &amp; clipped sheep <p>I went to town, bgt meat. 100</p> <p>Pd Rumford's account. $420</p> <p>Pd Farmers Advocate ac.</p> <p>bgt. Flour 200 Whip fixed 10c</p> Stamps 20c</td> <td></td> <td> <p>1.00</p> <p>4.20</p> <p>7.50</p> <p>.10</p> <p>2.00</p> .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>x</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Wensday 15th wet</td> <td>We chored levelled pit went to mill with 15 bgs 11 wheat, 4 barley 6 emptys <p>G.D. Hood had cow to E.P. Champion</p> <p>bgt hat $200, got 500 bran np @ 17</p> <p>got 10 bu Barley from S. Young 4.25</p> <p>got 1 1/2 by. Clover @ 8.10 1 bu Tim @ $2.84 $15.15.</p> <p>Dr Reed was out to see Kyma Tweedhill did not do much. haule</p> hauled a load of gravel.</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> <p></p> <p>4.25</p> 6.50</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>270</p> <p>Apr. 1903</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thursday 16th fair</td> <td>Father &amp; John did chores &amp; Sorted potatoes. I went to meeting of Industrial Cattle Committee. Expenses $3.80 We revised prize list and made very few changes</td> <td></td> <td>3.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 17th fine</td> <td>Jno Cultivated all day. Father Chored. I went to town in morning and sent away about 12 letters about Exhibition. sent $1515 to J.A. Bruce &amp; Co. Hamilton Oatmeal $210, gave Mary 500</td> <td></td> <td>.10 <p>15.15</p> <p>2.10</p> 5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 18th fine</td> <td>We worked at seeding sowed oats in afternoon <p>broke drill tongue &amp; got new one, $150 at penfolds n.p.</p> Sold L. Bruder 2 bu. D. oats 80c NP</td> <td>.80</td> <td>1.50 .80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 19th fine</td> <td>Father Mother &amp; I went to Church in Morning Children &amp; I to S.S. 7</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .07</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 20th fine</td> <td>J.W picked Stones in morning Father Chored. I went to mill for grist, 15 bgs, got wagon mended 25c np <p>sold cow recd bal. 4500</p> recd $800 for potatoes</td> <td>4500 800</td> <td>.25 .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 21st fair</td> <td>Father rolling. John Plowing <p>I went to town in afternoon with Mary. Gave M. 700</p> Ordered suit $24. at Nelson bgt Ink 15c</td> <td></td> <td>7.00 24</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 22nd fair</td> <td>Jno Plowing &amp; harrowing. Father rolling in morning and I chored in afternoon. I went to Town. shipped potatoes 6 bgs bgt rape seed .90c pd Freight 45c</td> <td></td> <td> <p>.90</p> .45</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>271</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 23rd 1903</td> <td>We finished sowing Peas &amp; sowed rape Father rolled most of the day John harrowed pea ground &amp; cultivated ground for corn. I went to town for Lucerne seed. got 15 lbs at $900 per bu. $2.25 np</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> $2.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 24th Dull</td> <td>We sowed Lucerne patch and Plowed Patch for Corn. John fixed fence around pasture in afternoon and I went to G.T.R. for Iron Beadstead &amp; matress from Andrew. paid Freight</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> .55</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. 25th fine</td> <td>Jno harrowed root ground in morning and hauled 4 loads manure in Afternoon. I fixed gates and went to town in morning and bgt seeds $250, stuff for house .38, seeds 17c &amp; recd pd for lucerne @ 2 Thorps</td> <td></td> <td> <p>2.50</p> <p>.38</p> 2.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Sunday 26th fine</td> <td>Father, Mary &amp; I went to Church. Children &amp; I to S.S. Mother &amp; I to Church in Evening. <p></p> O.A.C. heifer bred today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 27th fine</td> <td>We hauled manure all day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 28th fine</td> <td>We hauled manure and plowed some in.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 29th</td> <td>We hauled manure and plowed some in.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 30th Dull</td> <td>We hauled manure &amp; went to town in afternoon bgt meat. 15c</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>272</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday. May 1st 1902 Cold</td> <td>J. hauled manure all day 8 loads. I hauled two &amp; plowed in morning</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Saturday. 2nd fair</td> <td>We hauled &amp; plowed in 12 lds. manure. 12 loads <p></p> bred Elm Park bell 5th</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 3rd Wet</td> <td>Mary &amp; I went to Church in mornng and Children &amp; I to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 4th fine</td> <td>John &amp; I hauled manure all day. 15 lds</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 5th fine</td> <td>We finished manuring root grd all Except two loads. <p>I went to town in afternoon got bull stick fixed .25</p> <p>sent $1125 to Andrew. and $1 to Sec. McFarlane</p> <p>got horses Shod $100</p> <p>harness fixed. 75c</p> got $1.00 lbs Flour. 200</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> <p>.25</p> <p>11.25 1.00</p> <p>.75</p> 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday. 6th fine</td> <td>John started off with team to the road grader I hauled out two loads manure &amp; Started to plow.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday. 7th fine</td> <td>I plowed in manure on root grd. Father Chored John away at roads.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 8th fine</td> <td>I finished plowing and harrowed the Patch. Rev. H. Calwell Called on his way home</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>273</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. May 9 / 1903</td> <td>Father rolled root ground I chored in morning and went to Thomas Hood's Funeral in afternoon. <p>got my suit at Nelson's. 2400 N.P.</p> bgt hat $250 Cuff links .35</td> <td></td> <td> <p>2400</p> <p>.35</p> 250</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 10th fine</td> <td>Mary, Children &amp; I went to Church in morning and Mother &amp; I in Evening and At Ch. &amp; I to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 11th fine</td> <td>J.W. Sowed ashes &amp; Cleaned Stables. I sowed mangels. Father helped John &amp; got harness mended</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 12th fine</td> <td>I finished mangels &amp; Carrots &amp; went to town. Jn. went to roads again today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 13th fine</td> <td>I put Carbon BiSulph into groundhog holes put an ounce on a little Cotton batting, and put it into the hole, and plugged up both holes</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday, 14th fair</td> <td>I did chores and rised drills &amp; sowed an acre of sugar beets. Father Chored, &amp; went for beef <p>sent a Telegram to Jas. D. McGregor re bulbs, box .05</p> got 5 bu corn. $265 np</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> <p>.65</p> <p>.75</p> 265</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Friday 15th fair</td> <td>We Cultivated potato grd and sowed mangels &amp; rape near barn. <p></p> Qu. Pride 2nd of Lynenon had cow calf.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>274</p> <p>May 1903</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Saturday 16th fine</td> <td>John got home tonight and has put in nine days 4 days last week and 5 days this week. Expenses last week. 200 tis week $125 I went to town today paid for suit &amp; hat $2600, Carbon bi Sulph. 1 lb. 38c bgt bg potatoes at Thorp's $215</td> <td></td> <td> <p>2.00</p> <p>1.25</p> <p>26.50</p> <p>.38</p> 2.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday, 17th fine very hot</td> <td>Father &amp; Mary &amp; mary went to church in morning Children &amp; I to S.S. &amp; mother &amp; I in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 18th fine very Hot</td> <td>Jn. on road grader. Father &amp; I did Chores and I plowed in bal of Turnip ground &amp; harrowed it. Turned potatoes in cells washed sheep &amp; planted early potatoes</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 19th fine</td> <td>We did Chores and got a grist ready in morning and went to mill in afternoon, 20 bgs. 10 oats 10 barley, and, 16 emptys <p>pd ac. at Torells $110</p> Jn. on road grader</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> 1.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 20th fine</td> <td>Father Cultivated &amp; I did Chores went to town bgt poke 55c, Corn 95 &amp; Turnip seed 95, 160.</td> <td></td> <td>.55 <p>1.60</p> .95</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 21st fine</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores and got grist. sold potatoes. $11.40 &amp; paid Hewers ac. 7</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>275</p> <p>May 1903</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 22nd fine. very dry</td> <td>Father cultivated root grd. I chored in morning &amp; went to town After dinner bgt. note paper 20c, Candies 23 set ect toeat sorted potatoes in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td> <p>.20</p> .23</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday, 23rd fine.</td> <td>Jn. Chored &amp; took Mary &amp; Children to station Ticket $165, gave {in?} 200 in Afternoon I went to Thorp's with potatoes 15 bgs, @ 90c, Pd ac in full</td> <td></td> <td> <p>2.00</p> 1.65</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 24th fine</td> <td>I went to Church in morning and evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> Pd. Jn 300</td> <td>Monday 25th fine</td> <td>We Chored &amp; took sprouts off small potatoes &amp; went to station to meet the family &amp; pd. John today 500 &amp; he gave us two back, he owes me 300</td> <td></td> <td>3.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday, 26th wet</td> <td>We chored around stables in morning &amp; cellar in Afternoon Jn went to road grader in afternoon Father Cultivated and I chored.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 27th Dull</td> <td>We Chored in morning and Father Cultivated in Afternoon. I sheared</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 28</td> <td>had road grader in afternoon. From 1.45 P.M. to Six P.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 29th</td> <td>Jn on Grader, Father Cultivating I Cored, bgt hardware. 25c</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>276</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Saturday, May 20th 1903 fair &amp; Cool</td> <td>We planted potatoes "Clark's Leamington," variety <p>had L. Flick 75c Zaenond Navokuski 75 ' helping 4 1/2 days</p> Jn. out in {?} 1/2 days on grader this week</td> <td></td> <td> <p>.75</p> .75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday. May 31st 1903</td> <td>Father Mary &amp; I went to Church in morning and Children &amp; I to S.S. &amp; Mother &amp; I to Church in Evening. Pd. 500 for Imp fund</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 1st fine</td> <td>Jn. on roads. Father &amp; I finished planting potatoes &amp; I went to town in Afternoon sold potatoes $128, bgt corn $509 salt $135 got harness cleaned 200 NP</td> <td></td> <td> <p>5.09</p> 1.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 2nd fine</td> <td>Jn on road &amp; Father Choring &amp; cultivating &amp; I went for a load of straw to Whitelaws &amp; raked Quack grass off Turnip ground I made a contract with Mr Clark of Sheep Breeder to take an inch space in their paper for 6 months at $12 for six mos Payable at Expiration of term</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 3rd fine</td> <td>Jn on road with team Fatrher Cultivating. I chored in morning &amp; went to town 225 in afternoon, bgt Sugar pd. Int on Mortgage $2.00, bgt lime, 25c.</td> <td></td> <td> <p>2.00</p> .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday, 4th fine</td> <td>Father Jn on road with team Father went for meat &amp; chored. I scuffled mangels carrots &amp; Sugar beets with weeder in morning &amp; plowed in afternoon W. Hall was here, to look at Stock</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>277</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Friday, 5th June 1903 fine</td> <td>I plowed in morning and whitewashed cellar and woodshed, then went to horse show, got horses shod 50c ticket to show 25 Jn on road</td> <td></td> <td> <p>.50</p> .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 6th fine</td> <td>Father Jn on road. Father Choring. I Chored and went to town, sold wool $23.10c pd. Thorp ac. 50c paid mother, $500for Wardrobe, and $200 for spending money gave Mary 2.85</td> <td>23.10</td> <td> <p>.50</p> <p>7.00</p> 2.85</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 7th fine</td> <td>Father Mary &amp; I went to Church in morning and Children &amp; I to S.S. &amp; Mother Jennie &amp; I in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 8th fine</td> <td>Mr Swayze order agent came out to try a plow Father likes it well Plow is to be $4275 and our old gang plow to be paid when we try it in sod, if it suits us. G. Ruper is setting posts today. he is to get 12 1/2 cts each and board Mr Sharp came and we took a look around the stock</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 9th Dull</td> <td>We worked at posts in fence, and Father plowed Turnip ground.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 10th fair</td> <td>We worked at fence, G. Ruper has put in 47 posts @ 12 1/2 cts each. $5. I paid him. Went to Chiltenham, in evening had quite a Chat with John &amp; Jennie &amp; Family, and looked at Stock Ticket $145</td> <td></td> <td>5.88 <p></p> 1.45</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>278</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thursday. 11th June 1903</td> <td>Jon &amp; I went up to Mr Sharps &amp; saw stock of then I came down to the Station and got home at 11 a.m. found Everything all right. Jn went to mill in Afternoon for Oat Chop &amp; took 10 bgs to be chopped &amp; 4 emptys got harness mended .25</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 12th Dull</td> <td>We worked at Turnips all day, got them about 2/3 sown.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 13th wet</td> <td>John Scuffled &amp; Father &amp; he hoed mangels near barn &amp; then he cleaned part of sheep pen. I went to mill for grist of chop. pd. 50 c Also Paid for 100 bu of oats Chopped $3400, left check at Bank of Commerce, for Jas. L. Simpson bgt. Candies 10c Strawberries $1.25</td> <td></td> <td> <p>.50</p> <p>34.00</p> <p></p> <p>1.25</p> .10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 14th fine</td> <td>Father Mary &amp; I went to Church in morning &amp; Mother &amp; I in Evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 15th Dull</td> <td>We hoed sugar beets &amp; finished sowing turnips</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 16th Dull</td> <td>We finished hoeing beets &amp; started at mangels and also pulled mustard &amp; burrs.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 17th</td> <td>Jn &amp; Father hoeing mangels &amp; I went to Town to meet excursions John but he did not come. recd Turnip seed 35c bgt Flour 60c.</td> <td>.35</td> <td>.60</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>279</p> <p>June</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thursday, 18th 1903</td> <td>Jn. went to Excursion at O.A.C. and I went to Telegraph to Jas. D. McGregor re our bulls 100 <p>Telephone to A.P. Westervelt .50</p> <p>R. Brandon came to say that he would pay $10 per month on shed till paid, if I would let him keep it.</p> <p>Fred McCarty wants a pair of Rock Cockerels in fall</p> Beeton P.O.</td> <td></td> <td> <p>1.00</p> .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 19th fair</td> <td>Father &amp; John hoed mangels. I hauled two loads of straw and Went to Joe Bolton's Funeral</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 20th Dull</td> <td>We worked at Sugar beets &amp; Mangels all day <p>had J. Flick helping 60 c</p> sold staggering calf to Alf Hales. for $30, recd 500</td> <td></td> <td>.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 21st fine</td> <td>Mary, Father &amp; Children went to Church in morning and Mother &amp; I in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 22nd fair</td> <td>We prepared to Ship Cattle ordered seed.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 23rd damp</td> <td>We took big bull to get feet pared paid the Cattleman $100 <p>Pd. Geo. Ruper for digging post holes $200 had C. Sanderson building fence at 14 c per rod. pd Ruper for helping with bull 50c</p> shipped the cattle to Jas D McGregor, Bow Island Stop off at Brandon, Gibson went in Charge</td> <td></td> <td> <p>1.00</p> .50</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>280</p> <p>June 1903</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday, 24th wet</td> <td>We worked at fence in Afternoon C. Sanderson finished the rail fence and started at 4 P.M. to dig the post holes.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> Brandon pd $1000</td> <td>Thursday 25th fine</td> <td>We started this morning to tear down board fence &amp; put on wire. We finished streaching wire about 5 p.m. Mr A.J. Russell Coburg Came and we spent a very pleasant evening on Tuesday R. Brandon pd me $10 on pig pen he still owes $20 and is to pay it in two months.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 26th fine</td> <td>We worked at fence mangels &amp; hauling lumber &amp; old posts from new fence. recd $15000 from Mr McGowan Blyth</td> <td>15000</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pd. Sanderson $1210</td> <td>Saturday 27th fine</td> <td>Father &amp; Mr Flick's boy worked at Turnips Mangels and I paid him $100 <p>The Fence men left the Job today. I paid them twelve dollars and ten cts.</p> Will Came down today &amp; we had quite a pleasant time, and Mr Geo. Anderson from Islay Scotland has Engaged, to work with us for about three months</td> <td></td> <td> <p>1.00</p> 12.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 28th fine</td> <td>Mary, Father &amp; Children went to Church in morning &amp; Mother, Mary &amp; I in Evening gave 30 c Collection in Evening</td> <td></td> <td>.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J.F. 1</td> <td>Monday 29th fine</td> <td>We worked at roots &amp; fence had Jas Mitchell helping Shipped E.P. Champion to Mr McGowan, Blyth and Sold E.P. Master to Rev. Marsh. Thornbury</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>281</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>J.F. 1</td> <td>Tuesday 30th June 1903. fine shower last night</td> <td>We finished fence &amp; I paid Mr Mitchell $400, then I went to town. Deposited $214. in Bank. pd Exchange 25 c I received from Rev. Marsh last night $225 for E.P. Master <p>$30 Cash and $19500 Check.</p> <p>Shipped E.P. Master in Afternoon pd Freight on Bull $510</p> bgt Ticket to Oakville</td> <td>$30 $125.</td> <td> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>5.10</p> 1.95</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> J.F. 1</td> <td>Wensday July 1st 1903</td> <td>John &amp; Father plowing &amp; Flick boy hoeing I went to Oakville to see stock did not make a deal. Expenses 10, 11, 10 went to Mrs Snells and find that Polly Mountain is sick with scarlet fever.</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .22c</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J.F. 1</td> <td>Thursday 2nd Showery</td> <td>John finished plowing orchard and then started to raise drills for rape Geo. &amp; Father working at roots. We started to hoe turnips in Afternoon. Mary &amp; I went to town, got buggy at Penfolds and gave in $200</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> J.F. 3 hr</td> <td>Friday 3rd Showery</td> <td>We worked at Turnips hoeing I went to W.B. Watt's Funeral in Afternoon. There was a great crowd, mostly neighbors very few Breeders. Expenses today, 20c Mr McCrae &amp; I went to Jacksons Prayer meeting in Evening</td> <td></td> <td>.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 4th Wet</td> <td>We hoed turnips and raised drills for rape. I went to town recd $2500 from Hales for Calf <p>pd. Hewers ac. $515</p> p Metcalf's ac. $415</td> <td>2500</td> <td> <p>5.15</p> 4.15</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>282</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday July 5th 1903 fine</td> <td>Father M.E. &amp; I went to Church in morning. Children &amp; I to S.S. &amp; Mary &amp; Mother in Evening <p>gave 50 c, 7E Father 20 c</p> new Minister was very nice</td> <td></td> <td> <p>.20</p> .57</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> J.F. all day</td> <td>Monday 6th very fine</td> <td>Jn to princess &amp; Nell to Sorbys &amp; mowed about 6 Acres hay in morning and rest of us worked at Turnips, &amp; I went to town after dinner bgt p. green, $100, hardware 15c</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> 1.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J.F. 1/2 W.F. 1/2</td> <td>Tuesday 1th fine</td> <td>We worked at hay all day, &amp; Turnips</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> F boys 1/2</td> <td>Wensday 8th fine</td> <td>We worked at hay &amp; Turnips, got in 3 loads <p>got rack fixed 225</p> <p>Fark .50 Twine .100th 1300 np</p> got lines fixed 35c</td> <td></td> <td> <p>2.25</p> <p>.50</p> .35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>F boys 1/4</td> <td>Thursday 9th fine</td> <td>We worked at hay and finished Turnips bu 1 Flick boys, 2 1/2 hrs</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6 loads</td> <td>Friday 10th Shower in Evening</td> <td>We hauled hay &amp; mowed a little. put Ear Tags in {Calves?}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 11th Dull evening</td> <td>went to mill with grist 10 bgs barley &amp; wheat bgt 300 Oil Cake &amp; paid account $1625 groceries 50 c</td> <td></td> <td>16.25 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 12th fair</td> <td>Father Mary &amp; Jennie went to Church &amp; Children &amp; I to S.S. gave today .50.6 c</td> <td></td> <td>.56</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 13th</td> <td>We worked at hay all day John got hurt. we got in 9 loads</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>283</p> <p>{writing from July 16-24th is different and may be by another person -- possibly Jennie as she is the oldest and refers to "Grandpa" -- the entry for Saturday 25th is "I got home at 6 P.M. I found all well"}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Tuesday 14th July 1903 fine to cool.</td> <td>We worked at hay got in 6 loads pd. W. Flick $200</td> <td></td> <td>2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 15th fine</td> <td>We worked at hay all day, got in 8 loads &amp; moved 4 1/2 acres paid W. Flick bal of account for hoeing Paid 1.30c for Shirt, Collars .25c for fish</td> <td></td> <td>1.55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 16th</td> <td>{Nothing written}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 17th</td> <td>Went to town in morning. Put paris green on potatoes in afternoon. Jno. &amp; Geo hauling hay, &amp; raking &amp; kiling at night</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. 18th.</td> <td>Hauled in 6 loads hay from back fields.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 19th</td> <td>Grandpa, M.E. &amp; Mary to church in morning. Heard Rev. Mr Mills.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 20th.</td> <td>Tom came to cut fall-wheat. Started to cut about 11 A.M. and had to stop about 6.30 P.M. on account of heavy shower. Jno. went to Russell's in Tom's place.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 21st</td> <td>Tom came in morning and finished cutting fall-wheat about 5 P.M. Grandpa, Jno. &amp; Geo. were shocking up.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>284</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wednesday July 22nd 1903</td> <td>Jno. mowng in forenoon &amp; Geo &amp; Grandpa in <p>turnips. All at turnips in afternoon.</p> Hewer's brought out 5 bus. corn, not paid for</td> <td></td> <td>3.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday July 23rd</td> <td>Working at turnips until noon then hauling hay, 4 loads in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday July 24th.</td> <td>Jno. finished mowing hay Geo. &amp; grandpa at turnips, hay, and setting up wheat shocks.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 25th fine</td> <td>I got home at 6 P.M. I found all well.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 26th fine</td> <td>We went to Church in morning and also in evening. then</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 27th fine</td> <td>We hauled hay in forenoon and cut Barley in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 28th showery</td> <td>We finished hay today &amp; hauled 4 loads wheat Mr Michael of Berwickshire came today we had quite a nice chat. X Queen had mare foal by Lord Charming</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 29th hot</td> <td>We had a heavy storm last night and stopped th harvest. Mr Michael &amp; I went to Whitelaws &amp; Sorby's &amp; I went to town in afternoon got wagon fixed $275, horses shod 50c harness mended .50c oatmeal &amp; corn $415</td> <td></td> <td>2.75 .50 .50 4.15</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>285</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thursday 30th July 1903 fair</td> <td>We had quite a shower last night and could not work at wheat to-day so John scufled &amp; Father, Geo &amp; I hoed Turnips all day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 31st fine</td> <td>We started about 9 am &amp; hauled 11 loads wheat &amp; hoed turnips till 9 a.m.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 1st Aug 1903 fine</td> <td>Jn went to Bye's Thrashing &amp; Father Geo &amp; I hauled wheat 7 1/2 hauled 7 loads &amp; 1 load rakings 3 loads barley Mary &amp; Children went to Picnic</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 2nd fine</td> <td>Father Mary &amp; I went to Church. Children &amp; I to S.S. Mother &amp; I in evening heard Dr Willoughby both times.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 3rd fine</td> <td>We finished hauling barley 5 loads Jn scuffled turnips &amp; Father &amp; Geo hoed.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 4th wet</td> <td>We {?} and put dip on lambs and Jn. went to Harvey's Thrashing in afternoon, we weaned lambs today.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 5th fair but dull</td> <td>Jn plowed in morning Geo hoed turnips all day &amp; Chored Father &amp; I went to town bgt shoes $300 &amp; ordered a pair for myself pd Goldies ac. $19.35 <p>pd. for Gro at Scroggies $114</p> <p>paid $125 to Norwalk Ohio</p> ordered 1/2 ton bran &amp; 10 bu Corn</td> <td></td> <td>3.00 <p>19.35</p> <p>1.14</p> 1.25</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>286</p> <p>Aug. 1903</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 6th fine</td> <td>We Cut oats all day finished no 7. we cut about 12 acres today Geo hoeing turnips. Father &amp; John Shocking oats.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 7th fine</td> <td>We cut oats in no. 5 7 acres Geo. hoeing turnips &amp; Choring</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X X</td> <td>Saturday 8th fine</td> <td>We finished cutting oats for this season and put away Binder &amp; Took queen down to Sorby's. put her to Golden Victor. Old pride in heat today. I went to town, sent $1200 to Dr. J. Orlanda, Gen. manager of Industrial pd for Gro .34 Hardware .95.</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> <p>.34</p> <p>12.50</p> .95</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 9th fine</td> <td>Father Mary &amp; I went to Church in morning and Children &amp; I to S.S. And Mary &amp; Mother baby &amp; I went to cemetery in evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 10th fine</td> <td>We worked at roots and put paris green on potatoes Father plowing. Sent pedigrees to be recorded of 8 calves $1200</td> <td></td> <td>12.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7 loads</td> <td>Tuesday 11th fine</td> <td>We worked at roots in morning and at hauling oats in afternoon. 7 loads</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>10 loads</td> <td>Wensday 12th fine</td> <td>We hauled oats all day 10 loads.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>9 lds</td> <td>Thursday 13th fine</td> <td>We hauled oats all day 9 lds. sent.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>6 lds</td> <td>Friday 14th fine</td> <td>We hauled oats. 6lds. &amp; fixed scaffold &amp; got cattle from station Belle of Delavel 2nd &amp; Witch of Mote. both Imp. &amp; Lady Evangeline of W.G.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>287</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. Aug 15th 1903 fine</td> <td>We finished hauling in Oats then Fater went to plow and John &amp; Geo to hoe. I went to town. sent $50000 to Shirley Stewart for Mrs Phillips <p>draft 65c pd Morris ac for wire &amp; steeples $23.95</p> <p>went to Baleys to see about Thrashing Told C McDougall that I would take share in the sprayer</p> Geo &amp; I washed cattle in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>500.65 <p>.65</p> 23.95</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 16th 1903 fine</td> <td>Father Mary &amp; I went to Church. Children &amp; I to S.S. Mother &amp; I in evening pd today. 35.10.07.10</td> <td></td> <td>.62</td> </tr> <tr> <td>pd for Geo 95c</td> <td>Monday 17th fine</td> <td>Jn pulling weeds out of mangels &amp; potatoes &amp; S beets. Geo Choring Father Plowing. I went for grist in Afternoon pd Goldies for chopping two bgs, 10c pd. for pants for Geo 95 pr pants for Father 98c Benezine.</td> <td></td> <td> <p>.95</p> <p>.10</p> .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>ret Twine</td> <td>Tuesday 18th fine</td> <td>John &amp; Geo at Bye's &amp; McCannels Thrashing in morning &amp; John at Barbers in Afternoon <p><br />Mary, Children &amp; I went to Town &amp; got Photos taken</p> <p>I returned 4 balls twine pure manilla to Penfolds</p> bgt sheating for cattle at Bollerts, $500</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> 3.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 19th Dull</td> <td>Father finished plowing in No 1 this Afternoon &amp; We finished pulling peas parted ram &amp; ewe lambs &amp; fixed gate. Jn hauled three loads manure in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>288</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday. Aug. 20th 1903</td> <td>Jn. hauled manure. I plowed. Father set stakes &amp; Turned peas. Geo. chored &amp; helped John.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 21st fine</td> <td>We hauled one load of manure and plowed a little then sold four Suffolk ewes to Mr Jewett of East Aurora N.Y. for $60 &amp; two for Tom for $30 I recd $9000. Supt Harris Hessel, East Aurora, NY</td> <td>9000</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday, 22nd fine</td> <td>Jn hauled 5 lds manure Geo &amp; I did Chores and finished hauling peas Two loads. Then I went to mill for grist. pd for chopping 70c <p>grocieres Ect. 2.61</p> <p>pd Council for use of grader 1/2 day 500</p> water melon 25c meat $120</td> <td></td> <td>.70 <p></p> <p>2.61</p> <p>5.00</p> 1.22</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 23rd fine</td> <td>Mary Father &amp; I went to Church morning Mother Jennie &amp; I in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>W.F. 1 J.F.</td> <td>Moday 24th fair</td> <td>We Thrased today, had Henlock Young's machine hands Porter, Ford, 1 Harvey, Bep. Friendship Barber McDougall, McCannel W. Flick 1, J.F. 1/2.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>W &amp; J.F. 1/2</td> <td>Tuesday 25th fair</td> <td>We finished Thrashing pd $1800 &amp; cutting oat sheaves <p>had W. Kelso today $150 pd</p> had W &amp; J Flick 1/2 day same hands as yesterday except Fords.</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> <p>18.00</p> 1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>.</td> <td>Wensday 26th fine</td> <td>Kelso at McCannels pd him 50c Owe him $100 <p>had Flick's horses today J hauling manure, Father plowing</p> Bull got home. Freight $93.80c</td> <td></td> <td>100 <p></p> 93.80</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>289</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 27th Aug. 1903</td> <td>Father Plowing. John hauling manure. Father Geo filling manure &amp; Choring I went to town, pd McLaren for Shoes. $300 hair cut.15c bgt rope for halters at Morris N.P. street car Tickets, 25c Went to G.T.R. Freight Office to see about freight Charge on Bull. Mr Martin went to O.A.C. in Afternoon. I made Cattle halters &amp; Chored.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 28th Dull</td> <td>Jn hauled manure all day. Father plowed in morning and we chored in Afternoon. preparing for show. gave mother $500</td> <td></td> <td>5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 29th Dull</td> <td>Jno hauling manure. Geo choring. I went to town <p>got Chopping done, 60 c</p> <p>bgt hardware 25 c, Tomatoes 20</p> <p>groceries. $138, dry goods 75</p> <p>smock 50 c hat 50 c</p> <p>steeples 06 c pd W. Kelso his Bal 100</p> <p>I had Flicks horse Sat of last week and two days this week $150</p> n.p. paint 05 drugs .45</td> <td></td> <td> <p>.60</p> <p>.25</p> <p>.20</p> <p>1.38</p> <p>.75</p> <p>.50</p> <p>.50</p> <p>.06</p> <p>1.00</p> <p></p> <p>.05</p> .45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Sunday 30th.</td> <td>E.P. Kyma 11th had B. Calf by Prince of Benton.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 31st Aug.</td> <td>We prepared &amp; shipped cattle for Toronto today. Pd Freight $1600</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Sept 1st 1903.</td> <td>Grandpa choring &amp; fixing fences, Jno. plowing Fall-wheat and corn</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>290</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wed. Sept. 2nd 1903.</td> <td>Jno. plowing Grandpa choring</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> $5</td> <td>Thursday Sept. 3rd</td> <td>Jno. finished plowing in forenoon &amp; started hauling manure. Grandpa cultivating. Mr Brnadon paid $5</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 4th fine</td> <td>{Nothing written}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 6th fine</td> <td>Went to Church in Parkdale in morning and stayed around stables the rest of the day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 7th Showery</td> <td>We did chores &amp; attended to visitors</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 8th fair</td> <td>W &amp; S Mountain came We had a good number of visitors</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>.</td> <td>Wensday 9th fair</td> <td>We Just looked after stock &amp; visitors sold Yearling bull for $21200 &amp; I pay the freight.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 10th fair</td> <td>Jennie &amp; John came we spent a pleasant time together.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 11th fine</td> <td>We got prize money and got ready to leave grounds. Pd shunter $100</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>291</p> <p>sep 1903</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 12th fine</td> <td>We loaded our cattle about 3 A.M. then lay in yards until noon. arrived at Guelph about 5 P.M. got home with stock about 8 p.m.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 12th fine</td> <td>Mother &amp; I went to Church in morning and Mary &amp; I in evening. Children &amp; I to S.S. col. today 30.07.</td> <td></td> <td>31</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 14th fine</td> <td>I went to town put in my Entries pd. Two dollars that I promised Crosbie &amp; went to see about stalls Jno finished sowing wheat &amp; Geo put in wood. Father started to plow.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 15th fair</td> <td>We worked at wood in morning &amp; prepared to take Stock in to the show in Afternoon. We took 4 horses &amp; 15 cattle in the evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 16th fine</td> <td>We showed horses &amp; cattle today. won all cattle prizes but one 2nd and also 3rd on foal of 1903 &amp; 3rd on Yearling, 2nd on draft team</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>X</p> X</td> <td>Thursday 17th wet.</td> <td>Show wound up at 4 P.M. We got stock home before dark. Our Imp heifer The Belle of Delaval 2nd had heifer Calf by Blk. Warrior <p>and Elm park Bell, a Bull Calf by Prince of Benton</p> <p>dinner for Geo &amp; I today 50c</p> </td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Friday 18th fair</td> <td>Jno &amp; Geo went to Tom's Thrashing today I went to Town to sell Wheat. it is 76 for red &amp; 74 for white Father Plowing &amp; I cut corn &amp; chored.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>292</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Saturday. sep 19th / 03</td> <td>Jno working at Tom's. Geo &amp; I finished cutting corn and then pulled mangels in garden Geo hauled a load of mangels and pulled some apples Father plowing I went to Town. pd F Young for Photo $250 went sold skin 50c went to Insurance meeting, and then went up to Aunt Janes for Mother &amp; Mary Kyma 4th had B. Calf of Prince of Benton</td> <td> <p></p> .50 1.50</td> <td>2.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. 20th fine</td> <td>Father, Mary E. &amp; I went to church. heard a good Sermon to Young men by Rev. Marshall Jennie &amp; I went in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pd W.F.</td> <td>Monday 21st fine</td> <td>Father &amp; Jn plowing. Geo &amp; I choring we put ewes into rape in orchard. Shocked the corn and put rams into the Lucerne patch and chored generally Paid Mr Flick's boys for help at Thrashing &amp; for horse hire $350</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> 3.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 22nd fine</td> <td>Jn &amp; Father plowing &amp; harrowing I went to town in morning met Tom and he gave me a ride home. We Shipped Two bulls this afternoon one to Jas. Gaunt St Helens WhiteChurch the other to G.H. Walter Kimberley P.O. Flesherton Station pd Freight on him 16c on 3000 lbs $4.80</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> 4.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 23rd fair</td> <td>Jn went to Tom's today, and Father &amp; Cultivated near Flicks <p>Geo &amp; I cleaned grist and took it to Mill 20 bgs. $100</p> got harness fixed $120.</td> <td></td> <td> <p>1.00</p> 1.20</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>293</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thursday sep 24th 1903 fine</td> <td>Geo at Friendships Thrashing all day. Father cultivating I went for meat and then to town, bgt groceries $261 <p>harness mended 20c blacksmithing, 15 c, horse shod 25 c</p> then helped with apples in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td> <p>2.61</p> <p>.20</p> <p>.25</p> .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday. Sept 25/03</td> <td>Geo Chored Father cultivated I took 18 bgs Apples to cider mill. got apple butter and Jelly &amp; Cider, $330 np. <p>bgt bran 500 at 375/$15</p> retd bolster to Penfolds, and got ours</td> <td>3.30 <p>1.90</p> 60 c</td> <td> <p>3.30</p> <p>.60</p> 3.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 26th fine</td> <td>Father Cultivating.Geo at Barbers Corn cutting in morning and putting in wood in Afternoon Jn at Toms. I recd $6000 prize money from Guelph Show and pd Shireman for making apple butter act. $330 <p>sent $100 to C.H. Daus West Lebanon N H. Sheres, for riding plow. 70 c bull ring 15c</p> <p>bolts, for fence waching .05</p> stamps .25</td> <td>$6000</td> <td> <p>3.30</p> <p>1.05</p> <p>.15</p> <p>.70</p> <p>.05</p> .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 27th fine</td> <td>Father &amp; I went to Church in morning heard a minister from B.C. preach, on the vision of Isiah. four Carpations it was very good. Children &amp; I went to S.S. &amp; Mother &amp; I to Church in Evening heard Pastor M the power of the Gospel.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>294</p> <p>Sept 1903</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Tuesday 28th fine</td> <td>Geo &amp; Jn at McDougalls Thrashing, Father Cultivating &amp; I took Queen down to shobys she did not take horse. Then I did chores and went to town pd Swayze. $4000 on plow</td> <td></td> <td>40.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Tuesday 29th fine</td> <td>Jn plowing sod near Fords Father Cultivating Geo. choring &amp; putting in wood.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 39th fine</td> <td>Geo At Dickson's for Friendships in forenoon, and then we went to fix fence in Afternoon. I got fence machine in morning and paid for repairing $200 went to</td> <td></td> <td>2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Thursday 1st Oct. 1903</td> <td>We Chored &amp; wove fence in morning and I plowed near Ford's in Afternoon with Perrin Plow. Put Old Pride of Linemore 2nd to prince of Benton. got word from G.H. Walter of Kimberly, That he would send pay for bull on 6th or 7th of oct.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 2nd fine</td> <td>Geo finished weaving fence over to Kannels, and Father &amp; I finished sowing rye near Fords.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday, 3rd fine</td> <td>Father Plowing, Geo Choring &amp; fixing fence. I took Jennie &amp; Mary to Mt Forest went to see Mrs Spears and Mr Norris. Ticket. $300 {Refreshments?} Lunch Ect. 25c Took a look around W.R. Walkers, to Will's Stock looked well, and the folks all look well</td> <td></td> <td> <p>3.00</p> .25</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>295</p> <p>1903</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. Oct. 4th fine</td> <td>We went to Church in the morning, heard a {?} preacher it was very good Will &amp; I went to J. McDougall's in afternoon had tea there.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 5th fine</td> <td>Will &amp; I went to meet up to see Mr Browns Farm and then got home and looked over Brookside</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>3 lds</td> <td>Tuesday 6th fair</td> <td>Father plowing and hauled three loads of Mangels. I went to buy a beef ring beast got one from R Shortreed for $36. Pd Got an order for the five ewe lambs from Henry C Jett Jewett and his check for $50 Exchange. 25 c took heifer to Hendersons</td> <td> <p></p> $4975</td> <td>36.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4 loads X</td> <td>Wensday 7th wet</td> <td>We all chored around barn in morning &amp; worked at Mangels in Afternoon hauled 4 loads. Bowman's no. 1 had Cow Calf today by Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5 lds mangels</td> <td>Thursday 8th fine</td> <td>I went for beef to beef ring Shop. one heifer dressed 450 lbs beef hide 53 lbs at 6 1/2 34c I recd $21225 for bull from G.H. Walter Kimberly. I went to Fords &amp; bgt pasture on 9 acres for $9 for the bal of this season.</td> <td>3.44 $21225</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6 lds.</td> <td>Friday 9th fine</td> <td>We worked at Mangels all day. six loads John Came at noon, and helped us in afternoon we put 16 cattle &amp; 3 horses into Fords pasture.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>296</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 9th Oct. 1903.</td> <td>John Wilson has worked since 25th of March that is 6 1/3 Mos. $126.63. he has worked for Tom. Two days Thrashing, four days, one week &amp; four days another week and has been off 31/2 days this week to Beeton, That is he has lost 4 1/2 days since he came.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7 lds</td> <td>Sat. Oct 10th fine</td> <td>We finished Mangels to-day. 7 lds.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 11th fine</td> <td>Father Mother &amp; I went to Church, heard a stranger Mr Marshall preach Children &amp; I went to S.S. Mary &amp; I went up to Tom's in evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 12th fine</td> <td>We Chored &amp; pulled Apples &amp; went to beef ring meeting I recd $1.89c Geo. G. Hood pd for 3 cows. $300 bull ring 15 c</td> <td> <p>1.89</p> 300</td> <td>.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 13th fine</td> <td>I went to town send $850 to record lambs, to G.W. Franklin Des Moines Iowa, bgt 100 lbs Oil Cake $125 also pd. $375 500 lbs bran to be sent out tg</td> <td></td> <td>3.50 <p>1.25</p> 3.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 14th fine</td> <td>Geo at Barbers thrashing Yesterday Afternoon and this forenoon Father plowed and I picked Apples.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 15th fair</td> <td>Father Geo &amp; I went to Church in morning And took up potatoes in Afternoon ten rows I loaned Tom 500</td> <td></td> <td>5.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>297</p> <p>Oct 1903</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 16th Dull</td> <td>Father plowing Geo fixing fence I went to Judge Cattle at Erin fair Called around at Cheltenham. fare 85c Candies .15 c I helped to Judge Sizes &amp; Grades</td> <td></td> <td> <p>.85</p> .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Saturday 17th dull</td> <td>we worked at potatoes E.P. Mayflower 2nd had bull calf by Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 18th fair &amp; cool</td> <td>Father Mother &amp; I went to Church in morning Children &amp; I to S.S. col. 30 12</td> <td></td> <td>10 30 12</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 19th fine</td> <td>We worked at potatoes &amp; did Chores.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 20th fine</td> <td>We worked at potatoes and did chores. Mr Clayton came along and has agreed to pay twenty dollars for three rooms and hall up stairs and he is to put a partition across hall, &amp; paper put in windows ext. we are to cut hole for him, for stove pipe in back room.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 21st fine</td> <td>We worked at Potatoes in mroning and Father &amp; Geo all day. <p>I went to O.A.C. Sale in afternoon Saw Peter McIntyre and Tom Gordon from Egremont</p> <p>Stock Sold fairly well</p> <p>Ordered 3 crates for sheep groceries, butter 60 c Figs 10</p> Tom brought a lamb here 5.04</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> <p>.10</p> .60</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>298</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Thursday. Oct. 22nd 1903 fair</td> <td>We finished potatoes today &amp; I got the Sugar beet lifter and lifted our beets all but 7 drills. sent a pair of Cockerels to Fred McCarty Beeton and then ordered Quilting frame ends. gave mother $525 to buy Quilt stuff. Old Pride in heat</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> 5.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 23rd fair &amp; Cool</td> <td>We finished with beet lifter &amp; started to pull &amp; Top</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 24th fine &amp; Cool</td> <td>We topped most of the beets today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 25th fair</td> <td>Father Mother &amp; I went to Church in morning and Children &amp; I to S.S. 30.10.10.02</td> <td></td> <td>.52</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 26th fair &amp; Cool</td> <td>I took grist to Mill in morning 18 bgs. 90c, Flour $430 1000 Oil Cake $1200 pd goldies bill $1265 rod fixed 15c got Quilting frames at Penfolds 30c</td> <td></td> <td>4.50 <p>12.65 $1250</p> <p>.30</p> .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 27th fair &amp; Cool</td> <td>I shipped five lambs to Henry C Jewett. Telegram. 50 Health papers $100 Then we hauled five loads sugar beets to Hocking Valley Car. 22.32 took 1 load last night. got 3 crates from Penflds $300</td> <td></td> <td> <p>.50</p> <p>1.00</p> 3.00 3.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 28th fine</td> <td>We finished Sugar beets this morning and hauled a load of manure home from Mr Wardell's 50 then I shipped the beets, &amp; got 500 lbs wire 98c then we Topped turnips with hoes in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td> <p>.50</p> .98</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>299</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Thursday 29th Oct 1903</td> <td>We finished topping Turnips this morning &amp; harrowed up &amp; hauled loads in afternoon gave mother a Check for $500</td> <td></td> <td>5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Friday. 20th fine</td> <td>We worked at Turnips all day got in 14 loads put 9 in roothouse &amp; 5 in pit had Joe McGrogan helping us at 50c per day. got St. Louis prize list today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>26 lds 3 1/2 90c .50</td> <td>Saturday 31st fine</td> <td>We worked at Turnips all day had J. Flick 1/2 day C. &amp; H. Smith 1 day, Joe McGrogan 1 pd J McGrogan 100 Charlie Smith 50c Harry. 10c</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 .50 .10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 1st Nov 1903 fine</td> <td>Father Mother &amp; I went to Church in morning &amp; Mary Children &amp; I went up to Tom's after dinner gave check for $1000 for imp. {fund?} which completes my subscription</td> <td></td> <td>10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8 X</td> <td>Monday 2nd fine</td> <td>We worked at Turnips, got in 8 loads. I took two Ewe lambs up to Tom's and then arranged for him to come &amp; help us with wire fence. Elm Park Belle 3rd had bull calf today by Prince of Benton.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Tuesday 3rd fine</td> <td>We finished hauling Turnips &amp; plowed up carrots &amp; started to cover pit also hauled 1/2 loads Cabbages &amp; one load of Turnips</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 4th fine</td> <td>We finished taking up roots. two loads carrots finished covering Turnip pits. Tom here all day. I went to Ram fair pd. Bollerts bill. 5.40</td> <td></td> <td>5.40</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>300</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thursday. Nov 5th 1903 fair</td> <td>We finished roots &amp; fixing fence around pits &amp; turnip patch in morning and worked at wire fence in afternoon Tom here in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 6th fine &amp; Cold</td> <td>We worked at wire fence all day Tom did not come We strung 7 wires on road going down towards brewery.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 7th fine but Cold</td> <td>We worked at wire fence finished the piece we were at yesterday and started a piece along side No 3 Paisley rd <p>paid Jonnie Flick for working last saturday 37 c</p> smiths have taken wood for Culvert, for $150 they have not paid for it yet.</td> <td></td> <td>.37</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 8th fair</td> <td>Father Mary. E. &amp; I went to Church in morning and Children &amp; I to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 9th fine</td> <td>We worked at fence all day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 10th fine.</td> <td>We worked at fence all day finished streatching wire and gathered up most of the lumber and posts.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 11th fair &amp; Rain at night</td> <td>Geo plowed head land around No 1. Father chored &amp; hauled off some twitch grass roots I Chored all day, went to town in evening got coil .92c bgt wire 75 lbs, at {acowis'?} pail mended .05, harness mended .05</td> <td></td> <td> <p>.92</p> <p>.75</p> .05.05</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>301</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 12th Nov. 1903</td> <td>We worked at fence and did Chores. Father plowed all day with Sulky plow.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 13th fair</td> <td>Aunt Maggie came today I bgt Groceries.1$20 Geo at Harvey's in Afternoon Father Plowing all day had Harry Smith today helping herding Cows on rape</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. 14th fine</td> <td>Father Plowing. Geo at Thrashing in morning &amp; fixing fence in Afternoon. I picked 6 bgs Apples at McDougalls.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Sunday 15th fair</td> <td>Father &amp; Aunt M went to Dublin St in morning &amp; Mother Miss Carr &amp; I in Evening. Children &amp; I to S.S. We heard Rev. Wark Guy Pearce in evening on Peter's Fall and restoration He was very good. Elm Park Bell Calf by Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday. 16th Damp</td> <td>We Chored took Apples to Cider mill. 8 bgs. then went up Town. got 130 lbs no to Gal wire for stays <p>then 6 panes glass 10 X 12 .24 putty 12c nuts for Geo $135 25 lbs nails 75c</p> Paid Fords for pasture $900</td> <td></td> <td> <p>.24 .12</p> <p>1.35 .75</p> 9.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 17th Dull</td> <td>Took Mother &amp; went in to Station and bgt Mothers Ticket $165 hardware 25 c Pd for Jelly at Cider mill $110 Geo working at fence Father plowing. I took Proff Cummings &amp; A bunch of Students to see McDougalls heifers They also took quite a look at our Cattle</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>302</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <ol> <li class="mw-empty-elt"></li> </ol> </td> <td>Wensday Nov. 18th 1903</td> <td>Father &amp; I chored around barn, &amp; Geo worked at fence till 4 P.M. We put all cattle &amp; horses in tonight for first</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 19th Cold</td> <td>Geo Worked at Fence and Father and I at chores Mr Jas Alderson &amp; his Father called to see us.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Friday, 20th fine</td> <td>Geo&amp; I worked at fence and did chores. Father worked around house &amp; barn E.P. Kyma 6th had bull Calf by "Prince of Benton."</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 21st Dull</td> <td>Geo worked at fence and I went to mill with grist then went up town, and bgt bran $240. I went to Council meeting this afternoon, then bgt Coil of wire no. 10 about 70 lbs np at Morris then sent $100 to Geo to Franklin &amp; $1325 to A.P. Westervelt</td> <td></td> <td>2.40 <p>1.00</p> 13.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 22nd Dull</td> <td>Father &amp; I went to Church in Morning Children &amp; I to S.S. 30.20.02</td> <td></td> <td>.30 .20 .02</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Mondau 23rd Soft &amp; drizzly</td> <td>Geo &amp; I worked at fence all day, &amp; did the chores.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 24rd fine</td> <td>Geo wove fence. I went to mill for grist and pd for chopping $100 then went down town bgt wire 136 lbs {20.10?} at Morris. bgt groceries at Scroggies $105</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> <p>136 lbs</p> 1.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 25th fine</td> <td>Father Chored Geo &amp; I worked at fence. Will &amp; Tom came down this morning and took a look around stock Will brought 4 wether lambs I am to allow him $30 for them. and whatever freight would be, for bringing them</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>303</p> <p>Nov. 1903</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 26th fine &amp; cold</td> <td>Geo &amp; I worked at fence I went to Town in morning pd Wakefield's ac. $150, groceries 62c hardware</td> <td></td> <td>1.50 .62</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 27th fair &amp; cool</td> <td>We worked at fence and finished putting on the stays. of about 260 rods we now have wire fence all around the road.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 28th fine</td> <td>We hauled in potatoes out pit, and Geo worked at fence in afternoon. I went to town bgt ticket for 1300 Chicago and also a accident Insurance ticket .25 I paid Scroggies account</td> <td></td> <td> <p>13.00</p> <p>.25</p> 17.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday. 29th fair</td> <td>Father Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning heard a minister from Berlin preach. For Wesley Bicentenary fund</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 30th fine</td> <td>I got ready to go to Chicago but Just after dinner I got word from Sec Mr Farlane and decided not to go. Father &amp; Geo Choring all day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday Dec 1st 1903 fine</td> <td>Father &amp; I Chored and went down to Sorby's to see their new horses. They have a good lot. Geo at Bye's Thrashing all day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Wensday 2nd fine</td> <td>Geo at Bye's thrashing Father &amp; I choring. Put No 1 to Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 3rd fair</td> <td>Geo at Fence. Father went to Toms for Mrs Norris &amp; Emma &amp; Family. I went to Town. bgt wire 35c then I went around to try &amp; get someone to take Tom's Share of beef</td> <td></td> <td>.35</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>304</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>sep 11th <p>X</p> X</td> <td>Friday Dec 4th 03 fair</td> <td>I spent morning over Tom's Beef ring share. Geo working at fence. Father went to Town bgt Flour $215 and I chored around barn bred Belle of Delaval 2nd to Prince of Benton, to Rose grade cow</td> <td></td> <td>2.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 5th fair</td> <td>Geo Finished putting small wire on fence. I Cleaned Cattle &amp; Chored generally in afternoon I went to Council meeting. We are to get rec $3560 for building wire fence, then I went to Sale meeting, there is to be a sale about 1st of March.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 6th fair</td> <td>Mother Mary E &amp; I went to Church in morning. Children &amp; I to S.S. .35 .06</td> <td></td> <td>.35 .06</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 7th fair</td> <td>I went to town and we took Cattle and sheep to the Show. 3 Cattle and six sheep.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 8th fair</td> <td>We showed our cattle took 1st on cow 2nd on Yearling 3rd on Calf, 1st on wether lamb, 3rd on Shearling. 3rd on Ewe lamb.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 9th fair</td> <td>We had our heifer killed today. Also had meeting of Aberdeen Angus breeders Society, And old officers were Elected. I went</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 10th blustry</td> <td>I had quite a few out today J.D. McGregor &amp; some friends among others.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>305</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Friday. Dec. 11th 1903 fine</td> <td>We finished up at the show today, and, won $99. &amp; $17 specials then sold carcass beef $75.76 . <p>carcass mutton $1655</p> got home about 6 P.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 12th heavy snow</td> <td>Geo quit this Morning and I went to Town drew $100 out of bank for him And I recd shipped a hide to Jacob G. Stroh, of Waterloo pd Express. 40 c, drugs 05c <p>gave mother $300</p> in Afternoon Father &amp; I did chores</td> <td></td> <td> <p>.05</p> <p>.40</p> 3.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 13th Stormy</td> <td>Children Grandma &amp; I went to Church in morning and we all stayed home the rest of the day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 14th Stormy</td> <td>I took George to Station pd him his wages $102.60 <p>returned wire to Morris, about 300, then went to mill for grist.</p> E.P. &amp; 21 lb staples 84 c 34.84</td> <td></td> <td>$102.60 <p></p> .84</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 15th Stormy</td> <td>Father &amp; I did Chores and after dinner I went to town took 12bgs oats to chop</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 16th Cold</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores. returned</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 17th milder</td> <td>Father &amp; I did chores.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 18th fair</td> <td>Father &amp; I did Chores and I went to Town in afternoon sent $30255 to Canada Life Assurance Co. being bal of Mortgage on "Bowfront Farm," pd for Chopping 77c</td> <td></td> <td>$302.55 .77</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>306</p> <p>1903</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>E.P. Bell 2nd</td> <td>Saturday. Dec. 19th Soft</td> <td>Father &amp; I did Chores in morning and Geo. Anderson came along &amp; he and I went to Sorby's in afternoon took a look at their stables and Horses</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Sunday 20th Snowy.</td> <td>Mother, Jennie &amp; I went to Church. And Children &amp; I to S.S. <p>35 c. 12. SS</p> E.P. Mayflower had cow calf by Prince of Benton.</td> <td></td> <td>.35 .12</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Monday 21st blustry &amp; soft</td> <td>Geo &amp; I chored and worked at Chop bin &amp; spouts A,McDougall had a young cow to Prince of Benton.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 22nd fair</td> <td>Geo worked at feed bin I did Chores and helped him I went to Town sent $12 to sheep Breeder Chicago to pay for ad $400 to R.B. Ogilvie Chicago to record filly $200 to Canada Life Assurance Co. to pay for Discharge of Mortgage on Bowfront in Egremont I bgt groceries $126</td> <td></td> <td>12.00 <p>4.00</p> <p>2.00</p> <p>1.26/td&gt;</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> pd J N today 12663</td> <td>Wensday 23rd fair</td> <td>We Chored around barn I took five Ewes up to Tom's he is going to keep them like common sheep and I give him price of grade lambs for the lambs they raise the ewes remain, my property. I took Bessie M. to Station. I Paid John Nilson his wages today. $12663</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> <p></p> $126.63</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 24th fine</td> <td>I Chored and took Geo Father to the Station. Ticket $165 cash, 200 Things for Children .30 overshoes $200 f's shoes 1.25 Groceries 98 Things at woods 24 Fair at Bollerts $150 Clock repair .25</td> <td></td> <td>1.65 2.00 .30 2.00 1.25 .24 1.50 .25</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>307</p> <p>A real old time Christmas</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> H 6 Oct 2nd</td> <td>Friday Dec 25th 1903 fine &amp; Cool</td> <td>I took Mr Erskine &amp; Son to Station this morning after Chores were done and let them go back to Toronto. he came quite intoxicated last night &amp; I thought best to let him go at once. Then Geo &amp; I did Chores. bred Elm Park Mayflower 2nd to Prince of B. Tom &amp; family came down after dinner and spent the afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. Dec 26 cold &amp; clear</td> <td>We worked at chores in morning and I went to Town in Afternoon. went to Insurance meeting recd $500, pd 612 went to Fair Ground meeting</td> <td>500</td> <td>6.12</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X 2nd time Oc 4th X</td> <td>Sunday Dec 27 Cold &amp; Stormy</td> <td>Mother ME &amp; I went to Church in morning heard Rev. Glasford preach on the Hopefulness of Jesus. It was very encouraging. We all stayed at home the rest of the day Lady Evangeline had cow calf by Black Warrior. bred Grade cow Rose to P of B</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday. 28th cold</td> <td>We worked around barn &amp; I went to town after dinner took a letter to both papers req selling of Fair Ground as I feel that it will be a mistake, went to Goldies for 100 lbs Flour &amp; 100 bran. <p>2.95 N.P. also got 65 lbs Oil Cake, 82</p> Father got home at about 1145 PM</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> .82</td> </tr> <tr> <td>X 28.</td> <td>Tuesday. 29 fair</td> <td>We worked at chores and got grist ready. 15 bgs 4 wheat 11 oats, then took it to mill yesterday bgt salt $135, corn $120 at Hewers Pride of Powrie 11th had cow calf by Prince of Benton.</td> <td></td> <td>1.20</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>308</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>18 Oc 7th 2nd time X</td> <td>Wensday Dec 30th 1903</td> <td>We did chores and fixed bins &amp; put dip &amp; carbolic acid on cattle Acid for ring worm &amp; dip as a preventative for spreading Witch of Mote, in heat today bred Bromaus no 1 to p of B</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> X</td> <td>Thursday. 31st</td> <td>We worked at Chores &amp; went for beef. Mr McCrae came in Afternoon and we had quite a chat. I gave him one dollar to help a poor man out where he is Bred E.P. Bell to P of B</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Jan 1st 1904 fair</td> <td>We did Chores and at noon I took Mother Jennie &amp; Mary E. up to Tom's for dinner Willie Mountain came this afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 2nd cold E.W.</td> <td>W. Mountain Geo &amp; I went to town as soon as chores were done. we got Geo a boarding place at Whittacker's &amp; got his name put in for the Short course, at the College I pd Morris' account $51.25, paid Penfolds $2500</td> <td></td> <td> <p>$2500</p> $5125</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 3rd Cold &amp; Clear</td> <td>Mother, Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning &amp; Children &amp; I to S.S. col. 30 &amp; .5</td> <td></td> <td>.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>30 below Zero <p></p> <p>35,43,</p> Oct 11th XX</td> <td>Monday 4th very Cold Thermometer about 30 below zero</td> <td>Father &amp; I went to vote voted for Crane, Dawson &amp; Henderson, then sent $155 ro C.H. Dana for J.J. Bell, in Afternoon I went for Grist, did not get wheat. pd $1 for 15 bgs. 25 c to go on next bal bred Kyma 4 to E.P. Belle. 3rd to Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td>1.55</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4ee7019973602bf21068a19db74afab9.pdf baa4592dbc9ac2d6a4cf74fe916728b0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 206 Friday Dec 27th fair 1901 <table> <tr> <td>Dec 27th</td> <td>C.R. finished hauling up wood and started to cut up tops, hauled some pea straw over to sheep pen paid for Limo. $15.48 sent $10.00 to Jamesville Wis. to Alex Galbraith to record princess & Charming Queen</td> <td>15.48 10.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 28th fair</td> <td>Tom came last night with cow calf and four lambs. We had quite a chat. pd my share of the trip $2.50. Tom left for home this morning about ten a.m. I painted barn doors J.S. & C.R. cutting wood got a pure bred cow off train today from Will. pd for mercury. 50c</td> <td>2.50 .50</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 29th fine</td> <td>Father & Mary & baby went to Church in morning & Jennie & I in Evening heard Mr Cassady preach on three steps from Guilt to Glory. </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 30th fine</td> <td>I took C. Reeson's things to the station & paid him his wages $180.00, groceries .35 gave my note for insurance $150.00 paid $5.00 bal $2.12</td> <td>.35 100.00 5.00</td> <td>2.12</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 31st stormy</td> <td>I went to Town. Father & J.S. chored. Pd D Baley $30. sent $75 to Will for Cattle & sheep Suit. for J.S. $4.15 n/o at Mcintocks</td> <td>30.00 75.00</td> <td>4.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday Jan 1st 1902</td> <td>We chored and chopped a little wood.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fab71d81081c815f398d70c7f8b96a14.pdf 6edebaff1a6a84e40e1af2c82c3d8581 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <table> <tr> <td>Thursday <s>Wensday</s> Jan 2nd 1902</td> <td>we did chores and chopped a little wood J. Flick went to Bye's Thrashing for me</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 3rd cold</td> <td>we did chores and worked at wood part of the day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 4th fine & cool</td> <td>Father & J.S. Choring I went to town in the morning. pd Hales ac $11<u>00,</u> Pd D. Reed .ac 1<u>50</u> pd D.P. Savage, 75 c. bgt beef. $12.65 c., Dry Goods $6.77, pd for Suit at McIntosh's, 4<u>15</u> Put Kyma. 4th to washer king Reed P.O. order for $12.53 seed peas. at 80 c per bu For J.C. Stoltz. Auburn P.O. Blyth.S. G.J.R.</td> <td>1.50 11.00 .75 12.65 5.77</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 5th fine</td> <td>Jennie & I went to Church in morning Father & Mary in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We fixed gate Father & J.S. Chored we cut wood in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Went to Station in morning to meet Willie Mountain in Afternoon, we cleaned seed peas and sent 14 bu to W. Stoltz. & 8 bu to W. Doer. Blyth G.J.R.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <tr> <td>Wensday 8<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>we started to Colliege this morning, in morning we scored Aberdeen Angus heifer and in Afternoon we worked on some steers</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c710bd7089fed85b94a2583711c43c75.pdf b00f1b31b532687bbb35e10c5d4e4546 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 208 1902 <table> <tr> <td>Thursday. Jan 9th fine</td> <td>we went earlier this morning and went to seed grain lecture by W Zavitz and <s>in After</s> then had a few heifers & two feeding steers to Judge. in afternoon we had two Angus Two Herefords <s>three</s> one Shorthorn: Shopped a rooster at noon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 10th fine</td> <td>We paased on some Cows and Bulls in Afternoon Mr Snell gave us a <u>very nice</u> lecture yesterday and Mr Dryden today. also very good. shipped two roosters at noon got tea at scroggies 1.05</td> <td></td> <td>1.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 11<u>th</u> cold</td> <td>Father and J.S. Chored. W & I went to the school in morning & went to insurance meeting in Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 12<u>th</u> fair & cold</td> <td>Father, Mary & baby went to Church in morning Willie Jennie & I in the evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 14th fair</td> <td>Father & J.S. Chored W. M & I went to School we had corn this morning and sheep the rest of the day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ba4e11de7576699687c3b04fe1eb630a.pdf 64fad9d76c1a1dfbe276f718020db34c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 209<table> <tr> <td>Wensday Jan 15 1902</td> <td>Father & J.S. Chored W. & I went to the Colliege. We Finished up sheep today.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 16th</td> <td>We went to Colliege and I went to town in the morning. bgt <s>Flax</s> oil - cake $7<u>00</u>, then paid scroggies bill $32<u>90</u> rec<u>d</u> pay for stove from W Rumford and also 8<u>00</u> pd for fire bricks and Kettle <s>225</s> bgt suit for Willie $3<u>00</u> Two lenzes one for Willie 40 c and hardware. 14 c. Will & Adda came last night also brought Normon. They are down on a Trial in which their hired girl and Harry Bye was concerned</td> <td></td><td>2.23 3 50 80 .14</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 17<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Will went with Willie & I this morning to the Class at Colliege and at noon we parted Will & Adda going home and Willie & I to Colliege <s>reed</s></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 18th Dull & mild</td> <td>Willie & I went to the Colliege. Father and J.S. did Chores, bgt dey gods 25 stamps 25, we Judged horses today. it was quite interesting</td> <td></td><td>25 25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 19<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>W. Mountain, Jennie & I went to Church in Morning heard W. Cassady preach a good sermon on our position in God's sight he used the Illustration of X Rays machine</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/71f27e5d0f9b4402ffad92d9741ebe91.pdf 73eb0de5076b09dd57683a4bf2d5dc1b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 210 1902 <table> <tr> <td>Monday Jan 20<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>W Mountain & I went to Colliege this morning we had light horses today scored Sorby's. Miss Baker in morning and. Judged Saddle horses in Afternoon</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 21st a little stormy</td> <td>Willie & I went to the Colliege and we had quite a lesson on a standard bred horse this morning. We had five of our cattle here this afternoon. Willie went</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 22<u>nd</u></td> <td>home tonight I went to town in the morning. Coal oil .92 c matches 12, in Afternoon we chored around barn in Afternoon</td> <td></td><td>.92 .12</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 23rd. fair</td> <td>Father & J.S. Chored I went to Dominion Cattle breeders annual meeting. We had a very good meeting. Arthur Johnston was appointed president Alex Smith Vice. pres D.W. Crae. for Galloways I. for polled Angus. met Shirley Stewart and he took us to the city hall and also to Eaton's store my ticket was $2<u>50</u></td> <td></td><td>2.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We all chored around barn most of the day I went to town got lumber fixed, 20 c rec<u>d</u> 2<u>00</u> from Mr Anderson, for bull service</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6f965fc44d09b0bacbd0f628f57f027a.pdf 0cde7c13703cfb3a828e1a770e26229b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 211 <table> <tr> <td>Saturday Jan 25th 1902</td> <td>Father & J.S. Choring I went to town in morning <s>bgt.</s> got shoes mended. 50 c sold. 12 pullets and 1 rooster to Mr Thompson for 5<u>00</u></td> <td>5<u>00</u></td><td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 26th Dull & soft <s>fair but d</s></td> <td>Father Mary & baby went to Church in morning Jennie & I in Evening heard Mr Cassady preach on the Life of Moses and his death. It was very good</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 27th Stormy</td> <td>we chored and cleaned oats.</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 28th cold</td> <td>we did chores and moved carrots out old root house I went to town bgt bolts - candies 08 stamps ect. 25</td> <td></td><td>08 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 29<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We did chores and cleaned a little seed grain.</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 30<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We did chores and finished cleaning oats and got grist of chop ready went to town in morning Sent fees for registry Princess of the Park & Charmong Queen of the Park also members fee in all $26<u>00</u> borrowed $100<u>00</u>, sent away 3 roosters.</td> <td></td><td>26.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 31st fine</td> <td>Father & J.S. doing chores I went to mill pd account 21<u>00</u> bgt Oil Cake. 7<u>00</u></td> <td></td><td>21.00 7.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a07d431433ba05f1b39739e29d33a869.pdf 2986981fdd1e4e3dd50dff3970db0b51 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 212 <table> <tr> <td>Saturday <s>Jan</s> Feb 1st 1902</td> <td>J.S. & I did chores. I took Father to Station He has gone to Mount Forest. I pd G.B. Morris part of account, $20<u>00</u></td> <td></td><td>20.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday. Feb. 2/02 Stormy</td> <td>Mary, Children & I went to Church heard Rev Mr Mills preach on the spiritual leaven it was very good</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 3rd Stormy</td> <td><s>I went </s> J.S. & I did Chores and worked around barn Elm Park Wayflower had bull Calf today by Elm Park Laird Put Elm Park Belle 2<u>nd</u> to Washer King</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday, 4<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>J.S. & I did Chores. I went to Mill. got Chop pd for chopping. 45 c paid grisking. $1.05. only got 50 <u>11</u> of flour. bgt. stamps 20 sent 2<u>00</u> to A. Wilson Fort Stewart, a refund for roosters.</td> <td></td><td>2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 5<u>th</u> cold</td> <td>We did chores in morning x Elm Park. Kyma 6<u>th</u> had bull calf today by E.P. Laird I rook Kyma 3<u>rd</u> to Oxford King O.A.C. Bull.</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 6<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>did chores and I shipped two roosters to Peter Fluting Ostrander, Two to. Carl Jones Nox all. bgt cushion for cutter $1<u>60</u> W. Leadley came out in Afternoon</td> <td></td><td>1.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 7<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>We did chores in morning and I went to town afternoon got irons for windows & hinges 55 c</td> <td></td><td>.55</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f9182a93c980be5945f51dd92abb7a1e.pdf 3e9bf367a98934105dc745741326c877 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 213 <table> <tr> <td>Saturday, Feb 8<u>th</u> 1902</td> <td>We had chores & I went to town in morning Paid Taxes $34 <u>55</u> m bgt Candies 15 <u>c</u> Testament 15 <u>c</u> groceries 25 <u>c</u></td> <td></td><td>34.55 .15 .15 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 9<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>Mary Children & I went to Church in evening stayed for Sacrament</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 10<u>th</u> cold</td> <td>We did chores <s>aeast</s> all day. had a letter from Will</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 11<u>th</u> cold</td> <td>did chores in morning went to Mr Flick's baby's funeral in Afternoon Amy & Jessie Gibson came in afternoon I took them home, in evening</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 12<u>th</u> fair & cold</td> <td>Ive did chores and shipped roosters to. Warren Dunbar. Perrytown P.O. garden hill. Stn. got crate made for ram. to ship to Harding.</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 13<u>th</u> fine & cold</td> <td>We chored in morning went to Town with Mary & Children in afternoon to Mr Cassady's</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 14<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We chored in morning I took princess in to be Scored at Dr Reed's I sent the Score card to John Richards. Bideford, P.E.I. She weighs .1710 lbs. Scored 132 out of a possible 140. rec'<u>d</u> a check from A.P. Westernelt for. 3<u>00</u> for Essay.</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 15 fine</td> <td>We chored in morning Mr Kleugh came & took the Photos of three of our cattle & Princess I went for mail in afternoon & did chores </td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/908dc8150e84bd39b65c1897ae21b7a2.pdf 5d95332cf9cdf61c9a15e96246ceb1a1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 214 Feb <table> <tr> <td>Sunday 16<u>th</u> 1902</td> <td>We all went to Church in morning, heard Mr Cassady preach a sermon to Children.</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 17<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We did chores and went to town. shipped Ram to Harding. Freight to be. 78 c</td> <td></td><td><s>.78</s></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 18<u>th</u> fine & Cold</td> <td>We did Chores and I went to town in morning bgt Sugar 2 38 started to haul wood in Afternoon broke sleigh tongue took it to town.</td> <td></td><td>2.38</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 19<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to McCrae's in morning to see thrashers took a look at Hood's stock, went to penfold's for sleigh tongue hauled two loads of wood in the afternoon, & did chores</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>did chores in morning and went to see about seed barley in afternoon.</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 21<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>We did chores and got horses Shod. Np. 75. bgt. 1000<u>"</u> oilcake, at 28 per ton $14<u>00</u> <td></td><td>.75 14<u>.00</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 22<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>We did Chores and went to town. sold skin 70<u>c</u> bgt brl salt x $1<u>20</u> pd bal. 50 c. put m of Brouden to Kyma's Heir also. Heather Belby.</td> <td>.70</td> <td>1.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 23<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>Mary Children and I went to Church. heard Rev Mr Glassford preach in "what hast thou in thine hand" Exodus. it was very good & clear</td> <td></td><td></td> <tr> <td>S.B.T. day Monday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J. Barber here all day helping 8 haul in turnips 8 loads</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d1c6bbe24ee64ec19d3d3d4b5a834ae4.pdf 8a591eab00472ba4fcfb74abe797753c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 215 <table> <tr> <td>Tuesday. Feb 25<u>th</u> 1902</td> <td>J. Barber helping us with Turnips and Chores all day. Will & Mr Sharp came today also Harry. Mr Sharp p<u>d</u> me for 10 bu Grass peas. $10<u>00</u> & also 10<u>00</u> rec<u>d</u> $13<u>00</u> from J.R. Robinson Perth. for 20 bu Daubeney Oats 13<u>00</u> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 26th fine</td> <td>We took Bull into the sale had quite a successfull meeting of A.A. Breeders and We formed an Association called Canadian Branch of American Aberdeen Angus Association I was elected President Col. Varcoe. Vice President J. W. Burt sec. Treasurer members are to Pay an annual fee of $1<u>00</u> each. and <s>went</s> Executive are. Pres, Vice, sec Treas. Jos. Sharp W. Hull W.R. Stewart Mr McLeod, Plainville Alex McKinnon, pd my fee 1<u>00</u> we did not sell bull.</td> <td></td><td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 27<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>J. Barber hauled 2 loads of Turnips in morning I shipped 20 bu oats to J.R. Robinson Perth. and hauled two loads manure in the afternoon had J. Busby helping in afternoon.</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 28<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>J. Barber hauled two loads of manure from town About noon Mr McLeod Plainville Ont & Mr Varcoe came to see our stock. I took them down to Sorby's to see their place pd. J. Busby. 50 </td> <td></td><td>.50</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2354722d7bb28fefab4c9c7aa9c60dc7.pdf 5c161a26cb64929910a2280c1b638cfd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 216 <table> <tr> <td>Saturday Mch 1st 1902 Dull</td> <td>We chored in morning & .went for a load of manure in afternoon. rec<u>d</u> $3<u>75</u> from Mr Barber for Father building I pd him $1.50 being my share of loss for our ram killing his went to town in afternoon got a load of manure from the Sale building and bgt hardware. 20 c , harness rep. 35 bgt Shirt & Collars $1<u>40</u> saw Mr Sorby & Mr Cameron</td> <td>3<u>75</u></td><td>1.50 .35 1.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 2<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>I went to church alone also to Fellowship meeting A minister from Drayton Preached the refining process comparing the refining of men to silver</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 3<u>rd</u> Dull & Stormy</td> <td>I went for load of manure to sale building. pd man for cleaning up. 65 c Met Robert Kinnon and he Came out and we went down to Sorby's in afternoon</td> <td></td><td>65</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 4<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We Chored in morning went to town in Afternoon got W. Leadley to help us for a day or two, then went for grist of flour to. Jin Mill</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 5<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I got ready this morning to go to Annual meeting at Toronto of Exhibition but Just as I got to the train W.R. Walker told me that Will had come down to see about a bull so I came back, and Will bgt a bull from me and we went down to Sorby's to see about horse deal but did not do anything. Will went home on evening train paid me $100<u>00</u> on bull bgt $25</td> <td>100<u>00</u></td> <td>25.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8ababcbb7c46bda53480e118716cfda1.pdf 41d9660b649a8a552acb62b91d5131fa Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 217 <table> <tr> <td>Thursday. mch. 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning pd. insurance, 10<u>00</u> recd $13<u>00</u> from Quebec Exposition p<u>d</u> Hewers.a.c. 4<u>50</u>, bgt hardware 30 c chored in afternoon, McDougalls had cow put to Kymas Heir Elm Park Mayflower <s>had</s> in heat today</td> <td>10.00</td> <td>4.50 .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We chored all day and sold 15 bu Daubenay oats to W<u>m</u> Bossonworth. Elora paid J.Barber 5<u>00</u> for working last week</td> <td>8.52</td> <td>5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 8<u>th</u> {Snowy?}</td> <td>I went to town in evening shipped 109.<u>lbs</u> Cockerals to Canadian Produce Co Toronto. Went to Market saw Mr White, sold him two cows this afternoon for $98<u>00</u> Sold. 10 bu Daubeney Oats to Mr Shepperd. Bloomingdale </td> <td>98<u>00</u> 5<u>60</u></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 9<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We all went to church in morning. heard Mr Cassady preach.</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 10<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>hauled a load of manure in morning and took two cows. to A. White in afternoon, got two orders for seed grain, sold, 20 bu Daubeney oats to Jas Hewer at 52 c per bush. Eight bush to A.D. Dedrick, Erie view Port Rowan, recd. S5<u>56</u> 4 bu G.peas, 6 bu Daubeney oats, 5 bgs</td> <td>5<u>56</u></td><td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d52edc92fbce8139f7b262efe9ecb4f8.pdf b06be8e7bc11d9c226947671e002a88c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 218 <table> <tr> <td> raining Tuesday. 11<u>th</u> Mch. 1902</td> <td>I got seed grain ready and shipped it in afternoon went to beef ring meeting in Afternoon. We are to put in our beast on Aug 7<u>th</u> delivered <s>{Wears?}</s> 20 bu D. oats to Jas Hewer to take it in trade bgt 100<u>"</u> corn.</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 12<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>I got seed grain ready and <s>shipped</s>. took it to Thorp in Afternoon $27<u>50</u>. I bgt 2 bu Clover $12<u>00</u>, Timothy $5<u>64</u> & bg Siberan Oats from Hewer 16 bu @ 52.$8.82. corn $1<u>20</u> rec<u>d</u> $1<u>70</u> from J McGill Belgrave for G peas, $7<u>97</u> from A. Boultbee for Cockerals Brandon 2.00 for Feb #</td> <td>$27.50 12.00 5.67 <s>.12</s></td> <td>1<u>70</u> 7<u>97</u> 2<u>00</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 13<u>th</u> fine & cool</td> <td>did chores in morning and shipped 118 lbs {feris?} to Canadian Produce Co Toronto bgt bgs from Thorp $2<u>55</u> chored in afternoon</td> <td></td><td>2.55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 14<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I sowed clover in morning about 48 <u>"</u> on 6 acres in afternoon I got wagons ready to haul manure tomorrow</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 15<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>shipped 10 bu. Dr/Oats to John Bell Waverly P.O. 5 bgs then hauled manure with both teams the rest of the day had Mr Kramp one of the section men helping rec<u>d</u> $6<u>32</u> for pullets from Cd Produce Co</td> <td>6<u>32</u></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sundat 16<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mary, Children & I went to Church. Heard Dr Griffin preach on When I am old and Grey headed. Forsake me not</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/819ad3290b2b3639cc4549837385e51b.pdf 72cd99405036ec1b5880517a95f45d2f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 219 mch 1902 <table> <tr> <td>Monday 17<u>th</u> Stormy & cold</td> <td>We hauled eight loads of manure from G.J.R. Yds today. had section was helping</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 18<u>th</u> Cold</td> <td>did chores morning and went to town in afternoon, bgt 16 bu barley at Thorps at 65. 3 bgs 45. paid 85 c the bal I paid with oats that I took there last week. Paid Morris 2 p. ac.</td> <td></td><td>10.85 21.28</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 19<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Shipped some seed grain in morning & did chores in afternoon Mary went to town & I wrote letters ect.</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 20th fine</td> <td>did Chores and went to town for seed barley got leggings mended 15 c Jas D. McGregor & Mr Brown of Collingwood came to see stock and then we went to Sorby's Stones & O.A.C. we did not do any business. Mr Mc had offered me $150<u>00</u> for old bull and will take him any time next month</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 21<u>st</u> fine</td> <td>After Chores in morning I went in to see Mr McGregor and Mr Brown and had a little talk with Mr Mc but nothing definite was done. took Mr Brown up to see Blyth's bulls he has offered me 5<u><s>00</s></u> for three of our bulls subject to 2 test and also if his Bro has room in car for them will let me know on monday pd. Penfold's ac. <s>1900</s> $18<u>00</u> recd for lumber 8<u>00</u></td> <td>8<u>00</u></td> <td>18 00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f7abc402e52939ec434a086e60bab88c.pdf 1b001d6c96574c365628d1d9829c9113 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 220 <table> <tr> <td>Saturday 22.<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>I did chores killed a sheep. went to town in afternoon to seed Fair sold some seed grain and tried to find a man</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 23<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>Mary Children & I went to Church in morning, heard Mr Cassady preach</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>did chores and hauled manure from pens 8 loads went to see about Cattle deal Telephoning 85 c</td> <td></td> <td>.85</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 25th fine</td> <td>I went in to see about the Cattle business this morning and did not make out much. F 1/2 Took bulls in this Afternoon and had to bring them back again sold barley to Mr Harris $6<u>50</u> had W. Flick in Afternoon</td> <td></td><td>6.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 26<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>F 1 day J. Flick hauling manure we shipped bulls rec<u>d</u> $500 for three, and pd Brown a luck penney of 2<u>00</u></td> <td>500<u>00</td> <td>2<u>00</u></u></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 24<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>F 1/2 day Pd him $2<u>50</u> Mr F hauled 1 load manure and then hauled in turnips. I went to town, <s>made in </s> in morning to bak dep 5.33 <s>{sill?} let up </s> pd Mr F $2<u>50</u>, rec<u>d</u> $1<u>00</u> from Mr Fyfe for bull service.</td> <td></td><td> 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 28<u>th</u> Dull wet afternoon</td> <td>Mr F 1/2 Jennie & I went to church in morning. There was a very good fellowship meeting led by Rev, Harris in afternoon we hauled 3 loads turnips and put up seed grain & potatoes x Kyma of Tweedhill had Heifer Calf by Kymas Heir</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4a99a496594466aa2f6ddbdad253b007.pdf e7aa56f215cc18db126c86a67820cbe2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 221 <table> <tr> <td>wet morning Saturday Apr 29<u>th</u> 1902</td> <td>We did chores and shipped seed grain and potatoes rec<u>d</u> $13<u>25</u> from Mr Parkinson and $6<u>60</u> from Jns Bll Waverly gt 12 bu peas from J Bruce & Co pd Freight. 82 c</td> <td>13.25 6.60</td> <td>.82</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 30<u>th</u> {frost?}</td> <td>We all went to Church in morning & also to S.S. in afternoon.</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 31st Dull</td> <td>did chores shipped Dorset ram to F.W. Phillips in morning, & bgt. 10<u>00</u> oil cake / $14<u>00</u> pd Freight 36c went to see about man this afternoon, did not accomplish anything</td> <td></td><td>.36 14.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 1st April. 1902.</td> <td>did chores and went to Moodys in morning to see about man <s>did not</s> also saw Geo Crosby about their last years man. had F. Miller cutting wood. pd him $1<u>00</u> <s>and</s> I rolled a little in afternoon</td> <td></td><td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 2<u>nd</u> Dull</td> <td>chored in morning went to town in afternoon bgt oats from Thorp 14 85 bgt C. oil 72 c got 12 bu <s>Oats</s> Peas from J Bruce & Co. Freight 82 pd F Miller for cutting wood 1<u>50</u></td><td></td> <td>14.85 .72 .82 1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 3<u>rd</u> fair & cool</td> <td> Chired & went to town in morning hired George Dade for Eight months at $20 per month. he starts tomorrow, paid F Miller for cutting wood 75c F hired Geo Dade today</td> <td></td><td>.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 4<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We hauled in the bal of turnips 12 today 12 loads, gave Mary 7<u>00</u> dols G. peas to J. McCrae 7<u>50</u></td> <td>7.50</td> <td>7.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/23fd5a9775f90c0d0d62073fd9469b43.pdf fd8a19b674544930afb13d979e8f2b72 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 222 <table> <tr> <td>Saturday, Apr 5<u>th</u> 1902</td> <td>Geo. D. hauled manure all day To mangel patch J.S Choring I went to town in morning. bgt 580 lbs Oats at 40c per bu. $6<u>70</u> came home & rolled meadow in afternoon</td> <td></td><td>6.70</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We all went to church in morning heard Mr Cassady preach. Geo went to Church in morning</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 7<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>Geo cultivated a little in morning and I went to Town sent 23<u>30</u> to Jno & Bruce & Co Hamilton then bg meat. 70 c Clothes for J.S. 2<u>00</u>, braces 30 x, umbrella 1<u>00</u> sulphur 25 c shipped 3 bgs 1/4 Adams potatoes bull to Will. E.P. Laird 5<u>th</u> x Took E.P. Kyma 6<u>th</u> to O.A.C. Bull sweat pads 90 c </td> <td></td><td>23.30 .70 2.00 1.00 .25 .90</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 8<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Geo & J.S. Chored & G. rolled a little. I went to meeting at Toronto to revise prize list and appoint Judges. we made a few changes in list and Appointed Proff Day to Act with J.G. Davidson Collingwood <s>Mr Lowel</s> Expenses today <s>Tick</s> $2<u>75</u> went to Cheltenham in evening. Ticket .<u>45</u> Found all well, and spent a pleasant Evening.</td> <td></td><td>2.75 .45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 9<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>I came home this morning G. rolled meadow in afternoon I went to town bgt ladder .84 c brushes ect. 73 c</td> <td></td><td>.84 .73</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7b4620bc7ff061d66f0297950c025b22.pdf a666f3eded2c0b2b6972909b965fe65d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 223 <table> <tr> <td>Thursday Apr. 10<u>th</u> 1902 fair</td> <td>went to Mill in morning got 7 bgs chopped, in Afternoon I went to horse show, was not greatly taken with the horses.</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 11<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>G.D. Cultivating all day. J.S. & I Chored we had Two lambs today and X two yesterday.</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 12<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Geo Cultivating I went to town in morning. Pd F 63 c bgt meat 90 c, Paid Flick 63 c hardware 35 c, pick sharpened 10 whip fixed .05, I finished rolling meadows in Afternoon</td> <td></td><td>.63 .90 .10 .35 .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 13th Dull</td> <td>We all went to Church in morning heard Mr Cassady preach on Sabbath observance Kyra 3<u>rd</u> in heat </td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 14<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Geo. Cultivated and harrowed went to town in morning and got drill fixed, And sowed Oats Daubeney oats in Afternoon </td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 15<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Geo Harrowed and Cultivated all day. I sowed oats in no 4 Daubeney 8 acres also clover & timothy x got two lambs today</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday, 16<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I finished sowing Daubeney oats and sowed about 4 acres of Siberian. Geo Cultivating & harrowing all day. J.S. choring x got 1 lamb from the little un registered ewe.</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6413efeda5ee1c18e6bb81052d264607.pdf 283233bb2eaf89bd698e75c5ccd9e705 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 224 <table> <tr> <td>Thursday, Apr 17<u>th</u> 1902 fine</td> <td>Geo. plowing sod all day. I sowed bal of Siberian Oats and about two acres Grass peas J.S. Choring.</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>we finished harrowing oats and started to sow barley Geo plowing in morning and cultivating in Afternoon</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. . 19<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Geo plowing sod all day I finished sowing barley & Grass seed. We have about three acres of <s>oats</s> peas to sow now to finish the grain seeding. I went to town bgt Dim 1 05. Clover 1 50 left butter at bakers and bgt gro 30 ct sent 50 c to W<u>m</u> Honey Mitchell recd. PMoney Orders 18 60</td> <td>18.60</td> <td>1.50 1.05 .30 .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday <s>Sunday</s> 21<u>st</u> fair <s>fair E.W.</s></td> <td>We finished sowing spring grain today, sowed 3 ac peas we rolled with one team all day.</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 20th fine</td> <td>We all went to Church in morning heard Rev. Scott from London preach. it was an Educational Sermon and a very good one. x Put E.P. Mayflower to Kymas Heir</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><s>Monday 21<u>st</u></s> fair</td> <td><s>We finished sowing today and </s></td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 22<u>nd</u> fair</td> <td>We finished rolling spg. grain today and chored in afternoon Tom Came at noon and we went to O.A.C. in Afternoon Geo hauling stones of root grd to levelling where pits were I bgt mangel & garden seeds $2<u>65</u></td> <td></td><td>2.65</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/50e9910a2d3c575ea60a33c469853167.pdf 28fb3e236ea0866b28a9ce5ba162670e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 225 <table> <tr> <td>Wensday Apr 23rd 1902</td> <td>Tom & I took a walk over to McDougall's in morning to see the stock & Farm and then I Went home. I lent him $1<u>00</u>, I sold a load of potatoes in Afternoon to Jas Hewer for 65 c per bag 3125. <u>lbs</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday, 24th fair</td> <td>I hauled two loads of potatoes to town & bgt home 1 load of manure potatoes to Hewer. Co. 65 c $35.97 potatoes to Thorp $25.12</td> <td>35.97</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 25<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>I shipped potatoes in morning and sold 4 bfs wheat to Mr Hewer rec<u>d</u> $25<u>00</u> from Thorp for potatoes</td> <td>25.00</td> <td><s>25.00</s></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 26<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>Geo. hauling manure, and I went to town exchanged barley for corn, and, bgt a load of oats, at 44 c pr bu</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sundat 27<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Little Mary & I went to Church in morning and Jennie & I to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 28th fine</td> <td>Geo hauling manure all day I went to mill in morning pd for Oats. 22<u>80</u> Chopping $1<u>25</u>. got $10<u>95</u> from Jim that I paid him, to pay for oats. Tom Came todayand hauled manure in Afternoon. I went to town bgt hardware $2<u>85</u></td> <td></td> <td>22.80 1.25 2.85</td><tr> <td>Tuesday 29<u>th</u> Dull & wet</td> <td>Tom plowed in morning and Geo hauled manure till 5 P.M. I worked in garden and after rain came on I Sheared sheep. Geo Cleaned cattle, & I chored I hauled 3 loads manure in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d8c6fe2d1504b7514245463928204246.pdf 7e2767bc0629facec2479492c3221fcf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 226 <table> <tr> <td>Wensday. Apr 30<u>th</u> 1902</td> <td>Tom & Geo. hauling manure all day. I plowed with Queen & Princess.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday May 1st 1902</td> <td>Tom & Geo. hauling manure & I plowing. Tom went to town bgt drugs ect. $1<u>50</u> this squares up our account</td> <td></td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 2nd dull</td> <td>Tom & Geo hauling manure and I plowed. J.S. Cleaning out sheep pen</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 3<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>We finished manuring root ground and plowed with one team, then I got ready and went to Mount Forest. Ticket $2<u>80</u>, got up there about 8 P.M., and got out home about ten P.M.</td> <td></td> <td>2.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 4<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Mother and I went to Church heard Rev. Kettlewell preach went to W.R. Walker's in the Evening. I saw quite a number of old friends at Church</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 5<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Will & I looked over the business this morning and found things quite satisfactory and in the afternoon Mother and I went to see Mr Spears & Donough also Laura Whelpley & Mr Norris' people J.S. plowing and Tom & Geo grubbing out stumps. Gave Father & Mother $5<u>00</u> up at Lecture Ect 25 c 60 c</td> <td></td> <td>5.00 .25 .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 6<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>I cam home this morning went to town in Afternoon. Tom & Geo grubbing stumps. J.S. harrowing.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0d7452ffb05e0ac0778e9a3e531bd07b.pdf 4098c2b88df81aa3d93e7a126550e9ee Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 227 <table> <tr> <td>Wensday 7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We grubbed out Stumps and J.S. Harrowed & Tom. Raised some drills for mangels.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday, 8<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Geo & I planted Plum tress. J.S. harrowed & gang plowed, & picked a few Stones. Tom finished raising drills for mangels & Geo Turned sale manure And Tom & Geo started to make fence.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 9<u>th</u> fine & cool</td> <td>Took Tom to Station and bgt corn and rape seed 2<u>00</u> got harness mended .25 Geo Gang plowed harrowed and Cultivated Orchard, then and fixed fence around Pasture Will Came on the morning train and we went to see the porter Place & some other places.</td> <td></td> <td>2.00 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday, 10<u>th</u> fine, Frost last</td> <td>I sowed mangels and rape near barn this morning and planted "early maise" potatoes in Afternoon Went to town bgt. Sledge handle 15 c 500<u>"</u> oilcake, $6<u>75</u> meat $1<u>05</u></td> <td></td> <td>.15 1.05 6.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 11<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Jennie & I went church in morning it was sacrament Sunday.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 12<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I shipped potatoes in morning, got horses Shot .58 <s>oat</s> bran $4<u>50</u>, pd Saw Mill account $10<u>60</u> Tom & Eunice & Family Came today, in Afternoon they went up to see the old Simpson farm & Porter place then we sent to see Jim and called at P.O. got boots .30 nails, $1.28</td> <td></td> <td>.58 4.50 10.60 1.28 .30</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8635e4f7fcec8197388af9db1056ea12.pdf 3d40f98e3b1b1f8bb74a8e341fda3d36 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 228 {N.B. as of Tuesday May 20th, the handwriting seems to change as well as some of the writing habits e.g. "Wednesday" instead of the habitual "Wensday" and, on the next page "bot" instead "bgt"} 1902 <table> <tr> <td>Tuesday, May 13th fine</td> <td>After arranging with Jim about place and writing to Will, Tom & I went to dig out ground hogs. we got seven, J.S. came home tonight.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 14<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>This morning I started out to Burts, and Will <s>met</s> caught up to me on the way at Blacksmith Shop. And he & I went to see J.S.'s land in Afternoon. The tenant says he will not do any fall plowing.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 15<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to Burts to see Bull And also to Mr McKinnon's horse St Patrick, And one of his get, got home about 6 P.M. went for beef in morning </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 16<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>In Morning T & I sorted potatoes and shipped some too and I bgt seed and feed corn and Turnip seed ext. $6<u>68</u> om Afternoon we washed sheep and worked at wire fence in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>6.68</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 17<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Tom & I went to town in morning we prepared for the business in England, and bgt a load of Oats. 31<u>50 </u> Commission 20 c went to see about railway ticket Ect. groceries ect 25 30.</td> <td></td> <td>.20 31.50 .25 .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday May 20<u>th</u></td> <td>Posted Reg. ketter $2<u>83</u> /100 pair hinges & rake put the cow over to Mr Cannel's pasture</td> <td></td> <td>2<u>83/</u>100 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday 21<u>st</u></td> <td>Father came today I went to town in the afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2dbf37a21cbb74a53ec9c585042e9806.pdf ac1a8f776949d353ad8bc7ef635d5c32 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 229 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Bot 500 <u>lbs</u> oil cake stone boat (3<u>00</u>) baske, wire 75 paid Jas Hewer 6 .68 & 5 Dr Reid called to see the cow but could not find her she was all right again</td> <td></td> <td>6.75 3.75 6.68 & 5</td> </tr> <tr> <td><s>Friday 23rd</s> Thiursday 22nd</td> <td>Hot day sowed the corn had a heavy rain in the evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 23<u>rd</u></td> <td>Did odd Jobs around & went to town this eve</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday 28<u>th</u></td> <td>Planted the potatoes 15 rows from the Carrol's are the new Kind.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Shunday 29th</td> <td>took Father to vote & paid Stone the $10 for the insurance policy</td> <td></td> <td>10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June <s>11th</s></td> <td>paid the intrest at McLean's</td> <td></td> <td>200<u>00</u></td> </tr> <tr> <td>June 11th</td> <td>Emma went to Jenny's borrowed from M.J.B. got a letter from E.C. Gesey about Potatoes which needs 'Attention'</td> <td></td> <td>2.70</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June 19th</td> <td>Queen foaled this morning had to have <u>Vet</u> out to her</td> <td></td> <td>.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June 20th</td> <td>got 600 of oat chop from J Simpson</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/40ca7ebb75e1641acf7b78c95199ca83.pdf 6a41c3fd0a986115fcb5af839e646c25 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 230 {As of July 26, 1902, writing returns to usual format and style; the author appears to have been away and likely relative or a hand kept up the records} <table> <tr> <td>June 23<u>rd</u></td> <td>Princess foaled this morning. We had McDougall's at the Mangolds Alex 1 1/2 days & Charlie 4 rows.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28th</td> <td>took Queen to Sorby's & Bred her to L.C. & got some chop 785 lbs & got 5 bags of wheat chopped</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July 2<u>nd</u></td> <td>Bred Princess to Lord Charming</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July, 26<u>th</u> 1902</td> <td><s>If</s> I got home Thursday we got one field of wheat cut on Friday and almost finished the other today also cut two acres of hay. I bgt gun today for Toom 9<u>00</u> buggy duster $1<u>35</u>. ordered. 500<u>"</u> oat chop 500 bran.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July 24<u>th</u> Sunday</td> <td>Jennie & I went to Church</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July. 28th Monday M came today</td> <td>I took Queen down to Sorby's; Malcolm McInnes Came this morning had Oliver C all day too finished cultivating wheat</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29th Tuesday</td> <td>had two men all day working at Hay & turnips</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30<u>th</u> Wensday Mal Oliver Hewer 1/2</td> <td>We had 2 men in Morning 3 men in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d41dcdc2afa5978c74a34d994a86d9c9.pdf 4857150da6cf8e3a0203a41dac3e568a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 231 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday, July 31<u>st</u> 1902</td> <td>we worked at hay & wheat had Oliver & Malcolm & Hewer.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>H om 1/2 Afternoon M 1 H {Heyer?} 1/2</td> <td>Friday, Aug 1st</td> <td>We hauled in hay in afternoon had Mitchells man 1/2</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Geo. 1. O 1 H 1 2 {?} M 1.</td> <td>Saturday 2<u>nd</u> fine</td> <td>We finished hauling hay & started at wheat & Pd Oliver finished it, paid Hewer 2<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>6.25 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 3<u>rd</u> fine</td> <td>Went to Church in morning & S.S. with Children in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>H. 1 Dennis 3/4 M 1.</td> <td>Monday 4<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We cut hay in morning and hauled rakings and. And 6 loads barley in Afternoon. Tom cutting oats in afternoon. Will here </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>H 1/2 <s>away all day</s> Dennis 1/2 M 1.</td> <td>Tuesday 5<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>We We cut hay in morning and hauled two loads barley & 2 loads hay and Me & Tom Chored around barn in afternoon, Sent 78 {Ch?} to Quarantine</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dennis 1/2 M 1</td> <td>Wensday 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Tom Finished cutting oats & Hay and then Tom Tedded hay & we kiled after tea, Dennis hoes turnips. We scuffled.</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr></td> <td>H. 1. Dennis 1 M 1</td> <td>Thursday 7<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>We hauled a few loads of hay some turnips & kiled & little</td> <td>.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td><s>Friday</s> Friday 8<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We Worked at Turnips and Chored Tom took W.R.W. around to see some Farms.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c22e4a6a9aab7680a366398e77d83f32.pdf 0161e69d1b41f6c73d6096c004c6264e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 232 <table> <tr> <td>He. 1 day Dennis 3/4 Oiver 1/2 Leslie 1/2 M. 1</td> <td>Saturday, Aug 9<u>th</u> 1902</td> <td>had three men in morning and five in afternoon till tea time. got seven loads hay in, and Kiled up about 9 acres. W.R. Walker paid. Hewer $3<u>00</u></td>, Pad Dennis 3<u>00</u> <td></td> <td>3.00 3.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 10<u>th</u> Wet</td> <td>Father & I went to Church this morning and I took Children to S.S. and then went to see W Watt Tom & Mother went in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23 loads</td> <td>Monday 11<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We Hauled hay all day had Mateoleu J. Clarridge Hewer & Oliver 1/2 day hauled 23 loads</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15 l.</td> <td>Tuesday 12<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We Hoed turnips and cut hay in morning Hauled 15 loads hay in Afternoon. Oliver & Hewer, Malcolm & Jack. C. here all day. Goldies. got a load of wheat, about 31 bgs with about 2 1/2 bu in each and we got 500 oat chop & 500 bran from them</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Wensday 13th fine</td> <td>We hauled six loads oats, seven of hay and worked at some turnips and cut some hay. had Hewer, Malcolm & Jack <s>and</s></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Thursday 14th fine</td> <td>We hauled 5 loads hay finished cutting oats went to town bgt. Oatmeal $1.30, Flour. 2<u>00</u> had Hewer, Malcolm & Jack</td> <td></td> <td>1.30 2.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/872b4fefb2e50a4766bb653f39fef611.pdf 7080162ea0769147412c6611b4c874fe Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 233 <table> <tr> <td>H 1 M 1 J 1 12</td> <td>Friday. Aug 15<u>th</u> 1902</td> <td>We hoed turnips & Chored till noon Tom finished cutting hay & we hauled 12 loads in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat 16<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>we hauled oats. 10 loads and two loads hay to. Kiled the rest of hay paid Malcolm McInnes pd R. Hewer and five before paid $10 to H.J. Hill Entries Fruit 75 <u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td>22.50 13.00 10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 17<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father & I went to Church in morning. Also to see Mr Watt at Hospital found him about the same. Children & I went to S.S. Tom & Mother in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8 Jack</td> <td>Monday, 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We finished hauling hay, have about 110 loads had Jack today, he was at Barbers thrashing in forenoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>P. Tom 5<u>00</u></td> <td>Tuesday 19<u>th</u> wet <s>fine</s></td> <td>We Chored & <s>put</s> took in a load of wheat to Mill, $53<u>82</u>, at 78 c paid Tom Five dollars I got sheep home from Quarantine, Freight 55 c got hardware at Penfolds .85</td> <td>53<u>82</u></td> <td>5.00 .55 .85</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 20<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Tom at Maccannels, Thrashing in till 3 P.M. then we Chored till evening separate Ewes & lambs & rams. Jack came this Morning and has hired till 25th September for $25 from the time he came here on 11<u>th</u> of Aug.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d67299207e1ef6e0550f6a921cb6a6f8.pdf b00615a800bdef2cd74770b7151341ba Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 234 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Aug 21st. 1902 fine</td> <td>Tom Attending cattle & Choring Father also. Jack plowing I went to town bgt rope for halters, $1<u>54.. </u> Paid for Twine 9 63 buggy fixed, 35 c sickle 25 paid Hewer for bags $1<u>60</u> borrowed 1317 pounds oats <s>& bgs</s> from that in gross weight, bags & all. oats straight from Machine</td> <td></td> <td>1.54 9.63 .35 .25. 1.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22<u>nd</u> Friday,</td> <td>Jack plowing. I & Father Choring. I went to mill Paid J. S. account. 9<u>00</u>. $2.89. 9t. Came home & we hauled two loads of spoiled hay for bedding and three loads of manure.</td> <td></td> <td>9.00 2.80 .95</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Paid T. 5<u>00</u> " Jack 2.00</td> <td>Sat. 23<u>rd</u> fine & cool</td> <td>Father Chored T & I hauled Manure. Jack plowed Tom left for Mt Forest about 4 P.M. I paid him $5<u>00</u>, pd. Jack $2<u>00</u> I went to mill for grist, of Chop and saw Baley about Thrashing We are to thrash next Friday bgt hardware 78 c</td> <td></td><td>2.00 5.00 78 c </td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 24th fine</td> <td>Children & I went to Church in morning & Mother & I in Evening.</td> <td></td><td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 25<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning got my teeth fixed at Dr. Coghlans, bgt Hardware 40 c, Fish 60. Jack Plowing. Tom Came on ten O Clock Train & We hauled manure in the afternoon.</td> <td></td><td>.60 .40</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3ecef1ade6451be40120bbcae879e67a.pdf 62b7231754677608de4ac18549e0ca80 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 235 <table> <tr> <td>Tuesday Aug. 26<u>th</u> 1902</td> <td>Father Choring & asking {hands?} to Thrashing. Tom & I worked at manure Jack plowing. plow shere 40 guardian. 1<u>00</u>, care fore 10 c varnish</td> <td></td> <td>.10 .10 1.00 .40 .10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 27<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father Choring & helping with manure. Tom hauling manure. Jack plowing.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 28<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We Chored & prepared for Thrashing and hauled manure in forenoon Jack plowing all day I went to town bought groceries, $1.<u>09</u>, meal, $1<u>10</u></td> <td></td> <td>1.08 1.09</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 29th fine</td> <td>We Thrased today had 1 hand each from Mr Cannel, Mr Dougall, Barber, Mitchell, Friendship, Bye, Forels Porter & Harvey. Kept three hands to help with cutting after. Thrashing was finished paid three 50 c <s>went</s> had Balys Thrashing & Cutting</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 30<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father & Tom Chored cleaned up around barn and Jack finished plowing the 12 acre field for Wheat. I went to town, bgt Tomatoes 35 Stuff for Cattle Blankets gave Tom <s>5<u>00</u></s></td> <td></td> <td>.35 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 31<u>st</u> Aug</td> <td>Mother & I went to Church in morning I took Children to S.S. Mother & Tom went in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 1<u>st</u> Sept.</td> <td>We Chored all day and prepared to go to the show. Jack went to Mitchells Thrashing.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/df75dc56c90c964a21d3d4306e69261a.pdf 21a37d76effe07d8cd938e004342a3a1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 236 1902 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td><s>Monday</s> Tuesday. Sep 1st</td> <td>We hauled manure all day. I went to town in morning, bgt oil ect. 40 c, np. Paid Insurance $2<u>50</u> To. Stone to Beam</td> <td></td> <td>.40 2.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jack 2<u>00</u></td> <td>Wensday 3rd</td> <td>We prepared for & started to Toronto Show, today Tom and Jack went with Stock paid Freight $16<u>00</u> gave Tom $10<u>25</u>, molasses ect. 95 c Lock. 15c<u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td>16.00 .95 10.25 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>70 c peaches for Will</td> <td>Thursday 4<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>I went for beef at evenng & hauled two loads Manure after chores, then I went to Town bgt Sugar $2<u>05</u> & peaches for Will bgt 500<u>"</u> oilcake. Two to be delivered to Tom at Toronto and 3 to be delivered here Coal oil 72 c</td> <td></td> <td>2.05 6.50 .72</td> </tr> <tr> <td>A.P. 1 day</td> <td>Friday sep 5th</td> <td>We Finished the manure and started to cut peas. had Albert Poole here all day. hardware.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>J. 96 c N.P. B. 1<u>30</u> np</td> <td>Sat 6<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>We worked at wheat grd & cut a few peas. I sold mutton. Johnston 96 c NP Marriot, 90 P. Card $1<u>30</u> p John Barrow, $1<u>30</u>. N.P. Skin 50 then I got Mother Teeth, 1<u>50</u> went to Sorby's with Princess in evening, paid him $18<u>00</u> for service of two mares <s>for</s> & got a letter from Donaldson Bros. with 23.3.2. an order on R. Reeford & co</td> <td>1<u>30</u> .90 .50</td> <td>1.50 18.00 23.32</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6a1fe10b73e6450d2ad00165c0890646.pdf 005ed92cebbc91594e012abc36467938 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 237 Sep 1902 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 7<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Mother & I went to Church in morning and Children & I to S.S. </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jack 5</td> <td>Monday 8<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to Toronto Exhibition. Our Cattle were showed & we took 13 prizes with 14 Cattle 1st 2<u>nd</u> & 3rd both bull & heifer calves. 1st & 2<u>nd</u> on Yearling heifers. 1st on 3 year old cow, 3<u>rd</u> on 4 year old cow, 3rd on yearling bull. I paid Tom, <s>$20</s> $22 for Expenses so far <s>and</s></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 9<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>I stayed around cattle most of the day and went to Comittee meeting came home at 7.30 P.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 10<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Shipped a Ram in morning to Will and cleaned wheat & finished harrowing fall wheat grd, and trimmed a ram bgt nails 65 c</td> <td></td> <td>.65</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 11<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to Toronto as soon as chores were done and stayed there until 5 P.M. Fare. 1<u>50</u> did not do any business</td> <td></td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 12<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>Father & I chored most of the day I went to town in afternoon, got lime 10 c Tinware 15</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 13<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>I sowed wheat and brought Cooler home. Will called on his way home from Toronto took Queen to Sorby's. did not take</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f02c5c9120148d932b3f573010928c02.pdf bde349f1f699967c71538a461a25c232 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 238 <table> <tr> <td>Sunday Sep 14<u>th</u> 1902</td> <td>I went for Doctor in the Morning and Took Children to S.S. in Afternoon, and <s>stayed at</s></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 15<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We finished Sowing wheat and Rye, and got ready to go to London Tomorrow got Ticket for Tom and one for myself, $2<u>30</u> I went on Evening Train</td> <td></td> <td>2.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 16<u>th</u> fine</td> <td><s>I went for </s> I went to see Andrew & Wif took a look around their Factory. They have made great improvement since I was there Our Cattle were Judged in Afternoon. We took same as Toronto Except 4 year cow got 3<u>rd</u> 3 year cow 2nd & 2 year heifer 2<u>nd</u> Jack & I got home about ten</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 17<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Will Came Yesterday and we went to Guelph Show with stock today, paid Entries $4<u>00</u>, got 3<u>rd</u> on Train and Sorbys Special on colt, 1 & 2 on cow, 1st on Yearling. 1st bull 1st for herd</td> <td></td> <td>4.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We Showed horses today got <s>1st</s> 2<u>nd</u> on Colts of 1902, 2nd on Yearling Filly, 2<u>nd</u> & 3rd on brood mares.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 19<u>th</u> wet <s>fine</s></td> <td>Jack C. & I hauled six loads of manure from Exhibition grounds I took Jennie to Station bgt Candies 25 <u>c</u> Tomatoes, 30 Cheese, 20 Shoes for Father $2<u>50</u> shoes repaired 25 c</td> <td></td> <td>.25 .30 2.50 .20 .25</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/daf7b16a23a91873b1143f169c7b5ec5.pdf 42c8a5c8a290229f044a09cc07e275ab Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 239 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sep 20th</td> <td>I got 50 c from Phillip <s>for</s> That will leave for bull feed I borrowed <u>IRB</u> charge to my account I received up to date We hauled 7 loads of manure today. Tom got home with Stock about 10 A.M. we got things home before noon paid Dennis the bal 20 c</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 <u>1.50</u> 2.50 <u>20.00</u> $22.50 .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 21st fine</td> <td>I went to Church in morning. heard Rev Mills preach then took Children to S.S. Tom & Mother went in Evening paid altogether today 62 c</td> <td></td> <td>.62</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday, 22<u>nd</u> fair</td> <td>We finished the manure today. And pulled most of the peas. Tom went home by the Morning train</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 23<u>rd</u> fair</td> <td>We finished pulling peas this morning and hauled 6 loads this afternoon. W.R. Walker helped us.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>M H 1/2 day</td> <td>Wensday 24<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We chored in morning. I took W.R.W. to see farms, & in Afternoon we hauled 7 loads of peas Mr Halunel helping in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 25th wet</td> <td>We chored all day cleaning up around barn. Paid Jack bal. of his wages $12<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td>12.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/491a16db47c51e47c8059d232c302088.pdf c02afa30c1ad901ec6ee3e3bfec39c06 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 240 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Sep 26<u>th</u> 1902</td> <td>I Chored in morning, & went to town, bgt shoes $1<u>50</u> rec<u>d</u> check for $1<u>65</u> from Toronto Exhibition. rec<u>d</u> $66<u>00</u> from London Exhibition meat $1<u>80</u> Cat Hales, sold grade cow and calf to Hales, for $47<u>00</u> rec<u>d</u> $10<u>00</u></td> <td>$165<u>00</u> $66<u>00</u> $10<u>00</u></td> <td>1.50 1.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday, 27<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Father Chored I went to town bgt shoes for Father 2<u>50</u> paid Insurance $9<u>18</u>. paid A. McCannel. 5<u>00</u> for cow Pasture plow shere 40 rec<u>d</u> Guelph Prize Money, 24<u>00</u> paid $1<u>00</u> members fee for next year, got order on Sorby for special prize rec<u>d</u> pay for Ram, from A.P. Westervelt, 30<u>00</u> X E.P. Bell had bull C yesterday by Kymas Heir. Shoes for Mother 1<u>00</u></td> <td>24<u>00</u> 30<u>00</u></td> <td>2.50 9.18 5.00 .40 <s>24.00</s> 1.00 <s>30.00</s> 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday, Sep 28th wet</td> <td>Mother & I went to Church in morning & heard Mr Cassady preach on the Parable of the leven showing how the spirits work is from within. Children & I went to S.S. had a 42 good class - gave today 42 c</td> <td></td> <td>.42</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Put ram with ewes</td> <td>Monday. Sep 29<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>I cut corn in morning and Father cut in afternoon & helped me getting grain ready to chop & put ram with Ewes</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 30<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>Father & I chored around the barn most of the day. I went for Doctor and took a grist of chop and returned 4 bu wheat, that I borrowed. We got another Daughter this evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d98024034fdbdefcba690a532b1f5339.pdf 5762a043b79d653f707d8588a3da016c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 241 <table> <tr> <td>Wensday, Oct 1st 1902 fair & cool</td> <td>I took Mrs Smith home. And then went for Chop got horses shod 50 c pd for Chopping. 95 c went to Hospital to see Mr. W.B. Watt, had quite a chat with him</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .95</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday oct 2nd fair</td> <td>I plowed in morning and worked at corn in Afternoon had a man Mr Dougall at Thrashing 75 c</td> <td></td> <td>.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday oct 3<u>rd</u> fair</td> <td>I plowed in morning & went to town bgt gro. 50 c and had G.B. Hood's man at Friendship's Thrashing</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 4<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I plowed in morning and went to town. bgt a suit for Father, $14<u>00</u> np bgt. meat $2<u>34</u> paid Hales ac. 2<u>45</u> rec<u>d</u> bal for cow & calf 37<u>00</u> Paid man for Fords Thrashing $1<u>50</u></td> <td>37<u>00</u></td> <td>14.00 2.34 2.45 1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 5<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>I went to Church in morning heard Mr Cassady preach, ga ve in Env. 30 open 25</td> <td></td> <td>.55.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 6<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I looked around for a man in morning, and plowed in afternoon. W.R. Walker & Wife came this evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 7<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>I went with W.R. Walker and M<u>rs</u> to see a farm they were looking at, bgt groceries & bread 80 Stationary .08</td> <td></td> <td>.80 .08</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/19122578cffcb29ee19e693615965711.pdf 56483224b3a8bf3e8c5c4020b872ddb6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 242 <table> <tr> <td>Z.S. boys 1/2 day</td> <td>Wensday Oct 8 1902</td> <td>We worked at potatoes all day. Will & Tom Came in Afternoon T to see about the Porter farm</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1 R boy in afternoon C all day 1 1/2</td> <td>Thursday 9 fine</td> <td>Will got quite a kick from Bess last night but is rallying and able to be around. He & I went to Town and arranged with Andrew to take the Porter farm at 3300 & have paid $50 down and are to pay the bal of 1000 as soon as we get possession which is to be 1st of March at the latest, then we Exchange at Bank for Tom 15 c we went to see the Tenant, and then came home to dinner, And They both left for Mount Forest</td> <td></td> <td>50<s>50</s> .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2 S boys all day</td> <td>Friday Oct 10<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We Finished the potatoes at noon today had Smith's boys helping us. we picked apples in afternoon paid for delivery of Telegram 25 c </td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. 11<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I shocked corn & went to Town in morning, and paid Albert Poole. $1<u>50</u> paid M<u>rs</u> Smith's boys $1<u>38</u> bgt candies 05. handkerchiefs. 30 paid bal on groceries 38 we picked apples this afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>5.00 1.50 1.38 .30 .38</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 12th fine</td> <td>Jennie & I went to Church in morning. both Children & I went to Sunday School</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/80e9759dd6285229eaa8f5b2919f9ee5.pdf f7b88b3053b9cf80cf1d11d418fa6bfe Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 243 <table> <tr> <td>2 boys 1/2 day</td> <td>Monday 13<u>th</u> {up?} morning</td> <td>We worked at apples in Afternoon. S. boy, & B boy</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2 boys all day</td> <td>Tuesday 14<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>we worked at mangels all all day hauled 6 loads</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2 boys all day</td> <td>Wensday 15<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We worked at mangels got in five loads and I went to Barbers Thrashing til =4.30 p.m. Mr Hammill there in my place till then I have to give $1<u>25</u>. . both boys here</td> <td></td> <td>1.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2 boys 1/2 day</td> <td>Thursday 16<u>th</u></td> <td>boys here 1/2 day, we got in 3 loads Cattle arrived from Quarantine today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2 boys all day 1 boy 1/2 day</td> <td>Friday 17<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>I went to Erin Show Judged cattle, Expenses 10 c had quite a busy day</td> <td></td> <td>.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 18<u>th</u> wet</td> <td>paid boys wages in full 75 c each to big boys & 15 c to Harry Went to town <s><u>bg</u></s> paid M<u>rs</u> Smith for Washing 2.00 bgt flour. $1.<u>80</u>. Andrew & I went up to see about the possession of porter place.</td> <td></td> <td>1.65 2.00 Yo 1.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 19<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Father & I went to Church children & I to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 20<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We hauled 8 loads manure from G.T.R. pig pens had track man helping driving team got wagon fixed at Penfolds, got harness $1<u>00</u> Andrew managed to sell, place to Tom. gets possession at once</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7e34e81909bbc0bb43e688f046e17db1.pdf d050449c2ad062532dc6920daf4a2e6f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 244 October <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 21st fine</td> <td>Father & I worked at Mangels got in 4 loads.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Wenesday 22<u>nd</u> Dull</td> <td>Father chored & I worked at mangels got in 3 loads Kyma 5th had bull C last night dead calved.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Thursday 23<u>rd</u> Dull</td> <td>I went to town this morning. returned Fathers suit to T & D Leggings repaired .10 c Bull rings, $1<u>35</u>. il Cake. 6<u>75</u> paid. Oil Cake Account, $14<u>05</u> paid G. B. Morris Ac. sent $11<u>00</u> to Suffolk Sheep registry. De Moines Iowa M<u>rs</u> Smith. $1<u>00</u> meat. pd Hewers Ac. 66 c groceries. 15 c</td> <td></td> <td>.10 6.75 1.35 14.05 8.84 11.00 1.00 .66 .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 24<u>th</u> Showery</td> <td>We Topped Turnips & Chored. got one load home. Father got harrows fixed at Penfolds.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 25<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Tom Came with a load of moving last night and Will came with car load last night. We loaded two loads and brought stock home before dinner and went to get the agreement signed in afternoon bgt. Oil .72 Poke. 30 c</td> <td></td> <td>1.02 .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 26<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father & I went to Church in morning, and children & I to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 27<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Tom & I worked at his stuff all day. Eunice came today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 28th fair</td> <td>Tom went to town I took his Cattle up to <s>Station</s> Farm Father & I hauled Turnips Mother Jennie & I went to Coronation Concert</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a589dde9f6b0202266aafd57a4bc794a.pdf d06eeb1bfe4985fdffa1b300359242e7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 245 Oct. 1902 <table> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Wensday 29<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Father & I worked at Turnips all day. hauled about 10 loads Mother Exchanged <s>bgt</s> shoes 25 c</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 30th wet</td> <td><s>We worked at Turnips all day</s>. Wet morning I went to town got tooth fixed, and lay in bed in afternoon, went to Jackson's in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 31st fair</td> <td>worked at Turnips, all day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday Nov 1st fine</td> <td>Father & I worked at Turnips. Went to see Friendship, Boltons, Darbys & Hodgsons in Evening on Church business. Mr A. Jackson went with us.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 2<u>nd</u> fair</td> <td>Mary & I went to Church in morning. Children & I to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 3<u>rd</u> fair</td> <td>Father & I worked at Turnips Alex McDougall helped us in Afternoon, on Tuesday</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 4<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We worked at Turnips rec<u>d</u> a P.O. Order from W. Hall for $18<u>90</u> to pay his share of Freight</td> <td>18<u>90</u></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Joe Miller 1 day 8 lds</td> <td>Wensday 5<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>We worked at Turnips had Joe Miller helping I owe him 6 drills at 12 1/2 75 <u>c</u> 8 loads at 5.40 pd 5</td> <td></td> <td>Pd 5</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 6th dull</td> <td>We finished Turnips today hauled 4 loads</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f45ea3287670fc121d91960ef799fd1a.pdf ad4a236c02a7b11053872b9ce55e94f4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 246 1902 <table> <tr> <td>Joe Miller 7 hrs at 15 c</td> <td>Friday Nov. 7<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We laid up & covered pits today. Father took up two loads cabbage. had Joe Miller helping us.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>J.M. 8 1/2 hrs Pd him in full $3<u>50</u></td> <td>Saturday 8<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We Finished roots today and covered & fenced pit. Went to town Borrowed $5<u>00</u> from Penfolds. & bgt wire 1.90. nuts .28, pd man 3<u>50</u> his wages in full</td> <td></td> <td>3.50 .28 1.90</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 9<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>Father & Mary went to church in morning Children & I to S.S. and, Mother & I to Church at night pd. today. to Ch. 60 c SS 7 <u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td>.07 .60</td> </tr>Your te <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 10th fine</td> <td>we unloaded carrots and started to plow again hired Martin Sheridan until 20th of this month bgt plow Shere ect 55 c wheel 50 c up at Toltons sent a check to Mr Watt for Expenses at Quarantine $49.18 c check 14 c</td> <td></td> <td>.55 .50 .14 49.18</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 11<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Jno. S. plowing. I took a grist to Mill 20 bgs bgt. plow shere & Sole. 70 harness mended $1<u>25</u> Tooth filled. Childrens Wagon $2<u>50</u> Groceries 3. flour & bran $3.95 c</td> <td></td> <td>1.80 .70 1.25 2.50 3.95</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 12<u>th</u> Dull</td> <td>Martin plowed all day & I plowed after 10 A.M. Father Chored & asked hands to thrashing</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f76410775ae032bdd86fe09615600687.pdf bdc89096c11584fcb10b88d2b5f4e8d8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 247 Nov 1902 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 13<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Martin & I plowed I got engine wood</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 14<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We Thrashed grass peas They turned out about as much as we sowed in spring but not near such good quality. We cut wheat straw in afternoon had Barber & Porter in evening and Bye. Mr Dougall & Mr Cannel all day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> xx</td> <td>Saturday 15<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We plowed in morning and cut straw in afternoon, had Baleys started about 3.45 P.M. Elm Park Bell 2<u>nd</u> & E.P. Bell 3rd Each had bull calves yesterday by Washer King</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 16th</td> <td>{nothing written}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 17th Dull</td> <td>Martin did not come home. We hauled in Straw, I plowed in Afternoon. Father Chored</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 18th Dull</td> <td>I plowed all day Martin Came at night Sent $35 to Quebec for Cattle Atbrution $10 to Mary</td> <td></td> <td>10.00 35.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J.W. Carver x</td> <td>Wensday 19<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>We plowed all day J. Webster came at noon & Martin left I paid him $4.16 c</td> <td></td> <td>4.16</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 20th fine</td> <td>I got meat & sent $10 to Quebec for Cattle and 65 c for Telegrams</td> <td></td> <td>10.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/63c4240c9b6316cdc670896c353779a3.pdf c170c6fd2139c9a1a8248011bb3ab122 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 248 <table> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Friday 21<u>st</u> Nov 1902 fair</td> <td>J.W. & I plowed. C. W<u>e</u> bred black cow tonight to E.P. Laird</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. 22.<u>nd</u> Showery</td> <td>We finished plowing big field. I went to town entered 8 cattle six sheep for F.S. Show $25<u>00</u> Dr Reed had students out to <s>look</s> Judge our Clides recd. an order from Will. $30.<u>65</u> and I have paid for 5 sheep</td> <td> 30<u>65</u></td> <td>25.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday, 23<u>rd</u> fair</td> <td>Mary & I went to Church and Father also. Hear Mr Crumny from Kingston preach morning & evening. Children & I went to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Monday 24<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We hauled in corn J.W. plowing. Put Marie Imp. to Prince of Benton, Yesterday</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 25<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We finished plowing and Proff. Cumming had students here Judging Stock</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 26<u>th</u> Stormy</td> <td>We worked around barn in morning and hauled manure from G.T.R. Yards in Afternoon</td> <td>first snow</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Thursday 27<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>put E.P. Kyma: Yearling out of Kyma 4<u>th</u> to Prince of Benton. We worked around barn all day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> {sep.?} 5th X</td> <td>Friday 28<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We got Pride of Linemore 2nd & her bull Calf, home from Quaranting last night, they are in fair order. bred E.P. Bell to prince of Benton.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/580d20a93f4665f8fe4abf9fd9f59d7a.pdf 220d53e815e77dfee54672a181f83abf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 249 <table> <tr> <td>Nov. 29<u>th</u> 1902 Saturday fair</td> <td>We worked at stable passage all day had Mr A. Lewis in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 30<u>th</u> fair & Cold</td> <td>Father Mary & I went to Church in Morning and Mother & I at Night</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 1st Dec 1901</td> <td>We finished the cement and <s>started at the </s> took back what we had over. 5 1/3 bbs bgt shirt ect 1<u>00</u> bgt tocket for Chicago. 13<u>00 Sleeper berth $1<u>00</u></u></td> <td></td> <td> 1.00 13.00 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 2nd wet</td> <td>I watched Judging of the Champion Steers, and went to sale in the afternoon, saw a heifer sold for $25<u>00</u> then a lot of more common stuff at about two & 300</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 3<u>rd</u> fair</td> <td>watched sale and then the Judging, went to meeting in evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 4<u>th</u> cold</td> <td>went to see secretary then came back to Show and saw the Angus Females was pleased with most of the work I saw the Judge doing I started for home at 8.15 P.M. Expenses at Hotel about five dollars.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9ac9046968c6cade4f9c5b9f7538dd61.pdf 2dbc4485731fe864f663417b94148ad1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 250 Dec 1902 <table> <tr> <td> sep 12th X</td> <td>Friday 5th cold & clear</td> <td>I went to London and saw Andrew Came home with the six oclock train. My Ticket was $13<u>00</u> bred E.P. Kyma 11th</td> <td></td> <td> 13.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 6<u>th</u> cold</td> <td>I went to Bye's Thrashing I took grist to mill then worked around the barn, paid Old Cows & Calfs railway fare $10<u>80</u> and for Chopping 45 Bran 55</td> <td></td> <td> 10.80 .45 .55</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 7<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>I stayed in bed almost all day and did not eat anything.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 8<u>th</u> Cold & stormy</td> <td>I trimmed some sheep and JW & Father did Chores and prepared to take stock to show.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 9<u>th</u> cold</td> <td>We took in Eight cattle and six sheep to show had dinner 25 c Tea at Pearsons, <s>2</s></td> <td></td> <td> .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 10<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We finished showing livestock today. got 1st & 2nd. on Two year olds 1st & 3rd on Yearlings. 2<u>nd</u> & 4th on Calves 1st & 3<u>rd</u> on Cows 1,2 & 3 on Shearling wethers 3rd on lambs 1,2,3, on Shearling Carcase & 2 & 3rd on lambs. we had <s>Thurs</s> an Angus society meetiing in evening Old officers were Elected I sent subscription to Col McCrae, for 4 subscribers to Breeders Gazette</td> <td></td> <td> 4.00</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3741cf396c936bfd5e18403f3af864f7.pdf cb438b1620580b974e24eb188801935b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 251 Dec 1902 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 11<u>th</u> cold</td> <td>got cards & signs printed at Mercury Office quite a number have been out to see our stick, have not made any sales yet.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 12<u>th</u> cold</td> <td>I sold Bell for 5 1/4 per lb she weighed 15<s>00</s>. 72.50 we sold five Carcasses of mutton, and got stock home from the show</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 13th Stormy</td> <td>Went to mill for Chop in evening got horses shod $1<u></u>, bgt groceries 1<u>63</u> paid {sales a.p.? pen blotched} 2<u>98</u> bgt goods at Bollerts $3.50</td> <td></td> <td> 1.63 1.50 2.98 3.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 14<u>th</u> Cold</td> <td>Mary, Children & I went to Church in morning heard Mr Johnston preach to Children it was very good. Children & I went to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> Tom got Chickens ect $10<u>29</u></td> <td>Monday 15th fair</td> <td>We shipped Chickens to Bowmanville & Holmesville they are to be paid for by the Government, 20<u>00 went to Will for Chop 15 bgs</u> I loaned him 45 c to make change Tom Came bgt 89 lbs pullets @ 7 $6.23 c. Seat 75 c <s>Ste</s> barrel, 75 <u>c</u> Meat. 38 lb. 6 3/4 2.56 Total, $10<u>29</u></td> <td></td> <td>.75 .45</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 16<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>J.W. hauled three loads of wood to town, one to Market 4.20, one to F.L. King, Hewitt $16<u>00</u> 1 to Rumford 4<u>25</u> bred E.P. Mayflower 3rd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/62162b8a4ff3bf09736d961c318080c3.pdf f690528e8814e0c25ea791301a12dc45 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 252 1902 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>This should read Tuesday Wensday, Dec 17<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>We started to haul wood took one load to Heather Cambridge St 6<u>00</u> NP 1 to H. Precious. 6<u>00</u>. NP.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Thursday 18<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. hauled wood out of bush in morning and hauled a load to Metcalf 6.00 NP, in Afternoon I went to Tow in morning bgt hardware 20 c ay Penfolds. Blanket at Metcalfs, $1<u>25</u> got Chickens from Phillips n.p. 60 c sold Cockerel to Tom $1<u>20</u> np</td> <td></td> <td> 1.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td> sep 26 x</td> <td>Friday 19<u>th</u> fine</td> <td>J.W. took a load of wood to Scroggies in morning 6<u>00</u> N.P. and we cut wood in afternoon bred E.P. Bell 2<u>nd</u> to Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 20th fair sleet at night</td> <td>J.W. & I cut wood all day Went to town in evening, bgt underclothes $1<u>00</u> hardware 18 c grocieries & C. oil $1.85 <s> 1.60</s> sold butter 76 c</td> <td> .76</td> <td> .18 1.85</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 21<u>st</u> Soft</td> <td>Father, Mary & I went to Church in morning. Rev. N.R. Willoughby preach on "the garden of our lives" Children & I went to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 22<u>nd</u> fair</td> <td>J.W. Took team to Wrights today to haul sugar beets. Father & I chored and I went to town bgt goose. 88 c, Pd Goldies bill $29<u>70</u> pd for 500 barn. 3.75 Rumfords man came out to see about Furnace loaned Mr Metcalf 1<u>00</u></td> <td></td> <td> 29.70 3.75 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 23<u>rd</u> fair</td> <td>J.W. went to Harveys Thrashing Father & I did chores and Rumfords man came to fix furnace, it works pretty well account $3.00.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6b355630dc325586cd8627fff17b494d.pdf 7b0ee422c4f2bea50cad919f2227dbe8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 253 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday Dec 24<u>th</u> 1902 fair</td> <td>J.W. Cutting wood. Father Choring around the Stable. Mary & I went to town bgt Coat for Mother, 9<u>00</u>, Shoes Shoes $2.15. Slippers 4.00 1.40/.55 moccasins .25 C Slippers 90 c Holley. 05. Candies ect 70 c Woods Fair $1<u>32</u> got Bridle fixed. 50 c. Groceries. 1<u>00</u> pd Account at Mercury Office $<u>00</u> and pd for paper next yr. underwear at T & D's I owe Tom $61<u>29.</u> </td> <td></td> <td>9.00 2.15 1.40 .25 .90 .05 .70 1.32 1.00 23.00 1.00 <s>1.60</s></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday. 25<u>th</u> fine & cool</td> <td>We Chored in morning and Tom and Family came at noon had Christmas dinner with us. We enjoyed it very much. We got word last night that Jos. Simpson, Uncle Jimmie had died And Funeral was to be tomorrow <s>at Two {Fields?}</s></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Friday. 26<u>th</u> cold</td> <td>J.W. & I Cut wood in the morning and J. hauled in Afternoon. Father & I went to Jos. Simpson's funeral saw M<u>rs</u> Knowles and several other Friends. got a letter from Mr Jno Bell saying that he had got home safely, And that he expected that Bob would sell all right E.P. Kyma. 10<u>th</u> to Prince of Benton.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday, 27<u>th</u> cold</td> <td>J.W. hauled wood all day Tom had a sow to bull. I went to P.O. ad Chored sent a load of wood to H Leadley</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> sep 5th bred. X</td> <td>Sunday, 28<u>th</u> fair</td> <td>Mary, Father, Children & I went to Church. Children & I to S.S. gave today, 42 c Marguerite of Brandon to P of Benton</td> <td></td> <td>.42</td> </tr> <table> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a00384a16ff52affbb2472cef3f36416.pdf d2cda8832d6ac11d8e4c55694024cba2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 254 <table> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Dec. 29<u>th</u> 1902</td> <td>It was stormy today. I went to see Mr Young & Mr Halls' stock this morning, and to bring M<u>rs</u> Knowles, out went to the Nomination this Afternoon. Heard things thrashed out pretty thoroughly bread. 11 <u>c</u></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> x</td> <td>Tuesday 30<u>th</u> cool & fair</td> <td>J.W. Took a grist to mill in morning & hauled a load of wood to Mr McGill. in Benoski's house. In afternoon we fixed a place to breed cows in. Kyma 3rd & No 1 in heat today.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> X</td> <td>Wensday 31<u>st</u> cold</td> <td>J.W. & Father Chored I went to School meeting in morning The vote was 8 & 11 in favor of the Section Joining the consolidated school, in afternoon I went to mill for grist. paid. account. $10<u>00</u> paid Savage's bill $16<u>75</u> pd for chipping.45c <s>bgt</s> got 500 bran at Goldies Kyma. 3 bred to Prince of Benton.</td> <td></td> <td>10.00 16.75 .45</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Oc 8 x</td> <td>Thursday. 1st Jan 1903</td> <td>We chored around barn and Father and J. sorted apples in Afternoon. Mary Children & I went to Tom's in Afternoon had quite a pleasant time we bred No 1 to Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 2<u>nd</u> mild</td> <td>J.W. hauled wood in morning & started Turnips. hauled five loads. got 50<u>"</u> of Sugar from Precious on account of wood. Bessie Mountain came today on her way to Goldstone.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <table> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>206</p> <p>Friday</p> <p>Dec 27th fair 1901</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Dec 27th</td> <td>C.R. finished hauling up wood and started to cut up tops, hauled some pea straw over to sheep pen <p>paid for Limo. $15.48</p> sent $10.00 to Jamesville Wis. to Alex Galbraith to record princess &amp; Charming Queen</td> <td>15.48 10.00</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 28th fair</td> <td>Tom came last night with cow calf and four lambs. We had quite a chat. pd my share of the trip $2.50. Tom left for home this morning about ten a.m. I painted barn doors J.S. &amp; C.R. cutting wood got a pure bred cow off train today from Will. pd for mercury. 50c</td> <td>2.50 <p></p> .50</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 29th fine</td> <td>Father &amp; Mary &amp; baby went to Church in morning &amp; Jennie &amp; I in Evening heard Mr Cassady preach on three steps from Guilt to Glory.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 30th fine</td> <td>I took C. Reeson's things to the station &amp; paid him his wages $180.00, groceries .35 gave my note for insurance $150.00 paid $5.00 bal $2.12</td> <td>.35 <p>100.00</p> 5.00</td> <td>2.12</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 31st stormy</td> <td>I went to Town. Father &amp; J.S. chored. Pd D Baley $30. sent $75 to Will for Cattle &amp; sheep Suit. for J.S. $4.15 n/o at Mcintocks</td> <td>30.00 75.00</td> <td>4.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday Jan 1st 1902</td> <td>We chored and chopped a little wood.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thursday Wensday Jan 2nd 1902</td> <td>we did chores and chopped a little wood J. Flick went to Bye's Thrashing for me</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 3rd cold</td> <td>we did chores and worked at wood part of the day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 4th fine &amp; cool</td> <td>Father &amp; J.S. Choring I went to town in the morning. pd Hales ac $1100, Pd D. Reed .ac 150 pd D.P. Savage, 75 c. bgt beef. $12.65 c., Dry Goods $6.77, pd for Suit at McIntosh's, 415 Put Kyma. 4th to washer king Reed P.O. order for $12.53 seed peas. at 80 c per bu For J.C. Stoltz. Auburn P.O. Blyth.S. G.J.R.</td> <td>1.50 <p>11.00</p> <p>.75</p> <p>12.65</p> 5.77</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 5th fine</td> <td>Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning Father &amp; Mary in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 6th fine</td> <td>We fixed gate Father &amp; J.S. Chored we cut wood in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 7th fine</td> <td>Went to Station in morning to meet Willie Mountain in Afternoon, we cleaned seed peas and sent 14 bu to W. Stoltz. &amp; 8 bu to W. Doer. Blyth G.J.R.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 8th fine</td> <td>we started to Colliege this morning, in morning we scored Aberdeen Angus heifer and in Afternoon we worked on some steers</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>208</p> <p>1902</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thursday. Jan 9th fine</td> <td>we went earlier this morning and went to seed grain lecture by W Zavitz and in After then had a few heifers &amp; two feeding steers to Judge. in afternoon we had two Angus Two Herefords three one Shorthorn: Shopped a rooster at noon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 10th fine</td> <td>We paased on some Cows and Bulls in Afternoon Mr Snell gave us a very nice lecture yesterday and Mr Dryden today. also very good. shipped two roosters at noon got tea at scroggies 1.05</td> <td></td> <td>1.05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 11th cold</td> <td>Father and J.S. Chored. W &amp; I went to the school in morning &amp; went to insurance meeting in Afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 12th fair &amp; cold</td> <td>Father, Mary &amp; baby went to Church in morning Willie Jennie &amp; I in the evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 14th fair</td> <td>Father &amp; J.S. Chored W. M &amp; I went to School we had corn this morning and sheep the rest of the day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>209</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wensday Jan 15 1902</td> <td>Father &amp; J.S. Chored W. &amp; I went to the Colliege. We Finished up sheep today.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 16th</td> <td>We went to Colliege and I went to town in the morning. bgt Flax oil - cake $700, then paid scroggies bill $3290 recd pay for stove from W Rumford and also 800 pd for fire bricks and Kettle 225 bgt suit for Willie $300 Two lenzes one for Willie 40 c and hardware. 14 c. Will &amp; Adda came last night also brought Normon. They are down on a Trial in which their hired girl and Harry Bye was concerned</td> <td></td> <td>2.23 <p>3 50</p> <p>80</p> .14</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 17th fair</td> <td>Will went with Willie &amp; I this morning to the Class at Colliege and at noon we parted Will &amp; Adda going home and Willie &amp; I to Colliege reed</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 18th Dull &amp; mild</td> <td>Willie &amp; I went to the Colliege. Father and J.S. did Chores, bgt dey gods 25 stamps 25, we Judged horses today. it was quite interesting</td> <td></td> <td>25 25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 19th fine</td> <td>W. Mountain, Jennie &amp; I went to Church in Morning heard W. Cassady preach a good sermon on our position in God's sight he used the Illustration of X Rays machine</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>210 1902</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Monday Jan 20th fair</td> <td>W Mountain &amp; I went to Colliege this morning we had light horses today scored Sorby's. Miss Baker in morning and. Judged Saddle horses in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 21st a little stormy</td> <td>Willie &amp; I went to the Colliege and we had quite a lesson on a standard bred horse this morning. We had five of our cattle here this afternoon. Willie went</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 22nd</td> <td>home tonight I went to town in the morning. Coal oil .92 c matches 12, in Afternoon we chored around barn in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>.92 .12</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 23rd. fair</td> <td>Father &amp; J.S. Chored I went to Dominion Cattle breeders annual meeting. We had a very good meeting. Arthur Johnston was appointed president Alex Smith Vice. pres D.W. Crae. for Galloways I. for polled Angus. met Shirley Stewart and he took us to the city hall and also to Eaton's store my ticket was $250</td> <td></td> <td>2.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 24th fine</td> <td>We all chored around barn most of the day I went to town got lumber fixed, 20 c recd 200 from Mr Anderson, for bull service</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>211</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Saturday Jan 25th 1902</td> <td>Father &amp; J.S. Choring <p>I went to town in morning bgt. got shoes mended. 50 c</p> sold. 12 pullets and 1 rooster to Mr Thompson for 500</td> <td>500</td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 26th Dull &amp; soft fair but d</td> <td>Father Mary &amp; baby went to Church in morning Jennie &amp; I in Evening heard Mr Cassady preach on the Life of Moses and his death. It was very good</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 27th Stormy</td> <td>we chored and cleaned oats.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 28th cold</td> <td>we did chores and moved carrots out old root house I went to town bgt bolts - candies 08 stamps ect. 25</td> <td></td> <td>08 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 29th fair</td> <td>We did chores and cleaned a little seed grain.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 30th fair</td> <td>We did chores and finished cleaning oats and got grist of chop ready went to town in morning Sent fees for registry Princess of the Park &amp; Charmong Queen of the Park also members fee in all $2600 borrowed $10000, sent away 3 roosters.</td> <td></td> <td>26.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 31st fine</td> <td>Father &amp; J.S. doing chores <p>I went to mill pd account 2100</p> bgt Oil Cake. 700</td> <td></td> <td>21.00 7.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>212</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Saturday Jan Feb 1st 1902</td> <td>J.S. &amp; I did chores. I took Father to Station He has gone to Mount Forest. I pd G.B. Morris part of account, $2000</td> <td></td> <td>20.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday. Feb. 2/02 Stormy</td> <td>Mary, Children &amp; I went to Church heard Rev Mr Mills preach on the spiritual leaven it was very good</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 3rd Stormy</td> <td>I went J.S. &amp; I did Chores and worked around barn Elm Park Wayflower had bull Calf today by Elm Park Laird Put Elm Park Belle 2nd to Washer King</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday, 4th Stormy</td> <td>J.S. &amp; I did Chores. <p>I went to Mill. got Chop pd for chopping. 45 c paid grisking. $1.05. only got 50 11 of flour. bgt. stamps 20</p> sent 200 to A. Wilson Fort Stewart, a refund for roosters.</td> <td></td> <td>2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 5th cold</td> <td>We did chores in morning x Elm Park. Kyma 6th had bull calf today by E.P. Laird I rook Kyma 3rd to Oxford King O.A.C. Bull.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 6th fair</td> <td>did chores and I shipped two roosters to Peter Fluting Ostrander, Two to. Carl Jones Nox all. bgt cushion for cutter $160 W. Leadley came out in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>1.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 7th Stormy</td> <td>We did chores in morning and I went to town afternoon got irons for windows &amp; hinges 55 c</td> <td></td> <td>.55</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>213</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Saturday, Feb 8th 1902</td> <td>We had chores &amp; I went to town in morning Paid Taxes $34 55 m bgt Candies 15 c Testament 15 c groceries 25 c</td> <td></td> <td>34.55 <p>.15</p> <p>.15</p> .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 9th Stormy</td> <td>Mary Children &amp; I went to Church in evening stayed for Sacrament</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 10th cold</td> <td>We did chores aeast all day. had a letter from Will</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 11th cold</td> <td>did chores in morning went to Mr Flick's baby's funeral in Afternoon Amy &amp; Jessie Gibson came in afternoon I took them home, in evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 12th fair &amp; cold</td> <td>Ive did chores and shipped roosters to. Warren Dunbar. Perrytown P.O. garden hill. Stn. got crate made for ram. to ship to Harding.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 13th fine &amp; cold</td> <td>We chored in morning went to Town with Mary &amp; Children in afternoon to Mr Cassady's</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 14th fine</td> <td>We chored in morning <p>I took princess in to be Scored at Dr Reed's I sent the Score card to John Richards. Bideford, P.E.I. She weighs .1710 lbs. Scored 132 out of a possible 140.</p> rec'd a check from A.P. Westernelt for. 300 for Essay.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 15 fine</td> <td>We chored in morning <p>Mr Kleugh came &amp; took the Photos of three of our cattle &amp; Princess</p> I went for mail in afternoon &amp; did chores</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>214 Feb</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sunday 16th 1902</td> <td>We all went to Church in morning, heard Mr Cassady preach a sermon to Children.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 17th fine</td> <td>We did chores and went to town. shipped Ram to Harding. Freight to be. 78 c</td> <td></td> <td>.78</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 18th fine &amp; Cold</td> <td>We did Chores and I went to town in morning bgt Sugar 2 38 started to haul wood in Afternoon broke sleigh tongue took it to town.</td> <td></td> <td>2.38</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 19th fine</td> <td>I went to McCrae's in morning to see thrashers took a look at Hood's stock, went to penfold's for sleigh tongue hauled two loads of wood in the afternoon, &amp; did chores</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 20th fine</td> <td>did chores in morning and went to see about seed barley in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 21st fine</td> <td>We did chores and got horses Shod. Np. 75. bgt. 1000" oilcake, at 28 per ton $1400</td> <td></td> <td>.75 14.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 22nd fine</td> <td>We did Chores and went to town. sold skin 70c bgt brl salt x $120 pd bal. 50 c. put m of Brouden to Kyma's Heir also. Heather Belby.</td> <td>.70</td> <td>1.20</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 23rd fine</td> <td>Mary Children and I went to Church. heard Rev Mr Glassford preach in "what hast thou in thine hand" Exodus. it was very good &amp; clear</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>S.B.T. day Monday 24th fine</td> <td>J. Barber here all day helping 8 haul in turnips 8 loads</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>215</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Tuesday. Feb 25th 1902</td> <td>J. Barber helping us with Turnips and Chores all day. Will &amp; Mr Sharp came today also Harry. <p>Mr Sharp pd me for 10 bu Grass peas. $1000 &amp; also 1000 recd $1300 from J.R. Robinson Perth. for 20 bu Daubeney Oats 1300</p> </td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 26th fine</td> <td>We took Bull into the sale had quite a successfull meeting of A.A. Breeders and We formed an Association called Canadian Branch of American Aberdeen Angus Association I was elected President Col. Varcoe. Vice President J. W. Burt sec. Treasurer members are to Pay an annual fee of $100 each. and went Executive are. Pres, Vice, sec Treas. Jos. Sharp W. Hull W.R. Stewart Mr McLeod, Plainville Alex McKinnon, pd my fee 100 we did not sell bull.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 27th fair</td> <td>J. Barber hauled 2 loads of Turnips in morning I shipped 20 bu oats to J.R. Robinson Perth. and hauled two loads manure in the afternoon had J. Busby helping in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 28th Dull</td> <td>J. Barber hauled two loads of manure from town About noon Mr McLeod Plainville Ont &amp; Mr Varcoe came to see our stock. I took them down to Sorby's to see their place pd. J. Busby. 50</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>216</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Saturday Mch 1st 1902 Dull</td> <td>We chored in morning &amp; .went for a load of manure in afternoon. recd $375 from Mr Barber for Father building I pd him $1.50 being my share of loss for our ram killing his <p>went to town in afternoon got a load of manure from the Sale building and bgt hardware. 20 c , harness rep. 35 bgt Shirt &amp; Collars $140</p> saw Mr Sorby &amp; Mr Cameron</td> <td>375</td> <td>1.50 <p>.35</p> 1.40</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 2nd fine</td> <td>I went to church alone also to Fellowship meeting A minister from Drayton Preached the refining process comparing the refining of men to silver</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 3rd Dull &amp; Stormy</td> <td>I went for load of manure to sale building. pd man for cleaning up. 65 c Met Robert Kinnon and he Came out and we went down to Sorby's in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>65</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 4th fine</td> <td>We Chored in morning went to town in Afternoon got W. Leadley to help us for a day or two, then went for grist of flour to. Jin Mill</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 5th fine</td> <td>I got ready this morning to go to Annual meeting at Toronto of Exhibition but Just as I got to the train W.R. Walker told me that Will had come down to see about a bull so I came back, and Will bgt a bull from me and we went down to Sorby's to see about horse deal but did not do anything. Will went home on evening train paid me $10000 on bull bgt $25</td> <td>10000</td> <td>25.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>217</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thursday. mch. 6th fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning pd. insurance, 1000 recd $1300 from Quebec Exposition pd Hewers.a.c. 450, bgt hardware 30 c chored in afternoon, McDougalls had cow put to Kymas Heir Elm Park Mayflower had in heat today</td> <td>10.00</td> <td>4.50 .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 7th fine</td> <td>We chored all day and sold 15 bu Daubenay oats to Wm Bossonworth. Elora paid J.Barber 500 for working last week</td> <td>8.52</td> <td>5.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 8th {Snowy?}</td> <td>I went to town in evening shipped 109.lbs Cockerals to Canadian Produce Co Toronto. Went to Market saw Mr White, sold him two cows this afternoon for $9800 Sold. 10 bu Daubeney Oats to Mr Shepperd. Bloomingdale</td> <td>9800 560</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 9th fair</td> <td>We all went to church in morning. heard Mr Cassady preach.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 10th fine</td> <td>hauled a load of manure in morning and took two cows. to A. White in afternoon, got two orders for seed grain, sold, 20 bu Daubeney oats to Jas Hewer at 52 c per bush. Eight bush to A.D. Dedrick, Erie view Port Rowan, recd. S556 4 bu G.peas, 6 bu Daubeney oats, 5 bgs</td> <td>556</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>218</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>raining Tuesday. 11th Mch. 1902</td> <td>I got seed grain ready and shipped it in afternoon went to beef ring meeting in Afternoon. We are to put in our beast on Aug 7th delivered {Wears?} 20 bu D. oats to Jas Hewer to take it in trade bgt 100" corn.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 12th Dull</td> <td>I got seed grain ready and shipped. took it to Thorp in Afternoon $2750. I bgt 2 bu Clover $1200, Timothy $564 &amp; bg Siberan Oats from Hewer 16 bu @ 52.$8.82. corn $120 recd $170 from J McGill Belgrave for G peas, $797 from A. Boultbee for Cockerals Brandon 2.00 for Feb #</td> <td>$27.50 <p>12.00</p> <p>5.67</p> .12</td> <td>170 <p>797</p> 200</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 13th fine &amp; cool</td> <td>did chores in morning and shipped 118 lbs {feris?} to Canadian Produce Co Toronto bgt bgs from Thorp $255 chored in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>2.55</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 14th fine</td> <td>I sowed clover in morning about 48 " on 6 acres in afternoon I got wagons ready to haul manure tomorrow</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 15th fine</td> <td>shipped 10 bu. Dr/Oats to John Bell Waverly P.O. 5 bgs then hauled manure with both teams the rest of the day had Mr Kramp one of the section men helping recd $632 for pullets from Cd Produce Co</td> <td>632</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sundat 16th fine</td> <td>Mary, Children &amp; I went to Church. Heard Dr Griffin preach on When I am old and Grey headed. Forsake me not</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>219</p> <p>mch 1902</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Monday 17th Stormy &amp; cold</td> <td>We hauled eight loads of manure from G.J.R. Yds today. had section was helping</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 18th Cold</td> <td>did chores morning and went to town in afternoon, bgt 16 bu barley at Thorps at 65. 3 bgs 45. paid 85 c the bal I paid with oats that I took there last week. Paid Morris 2 p. ac.</td> <td></td> <td>10.85 21.28</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 19th fine</td> <td>Shipped some seed grain in morning &amp; did chores in afternoon Mary went to town &amp; I wrote letters ect.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 20th fine</td> <td>did Chores and went to town for seed barley got leggings mended 15 c Jas D. McGregor &amp; Mr Brown of Collingwood came to see stock and then we went to Sorby's Stones &amp; O.A.C. we did not do any business. Mr Mc had offered me $15000 for old bull and will take him any time next month</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 21st fine</td> <td>After Chores in morning I went in to see Mr McGregor and Mr Brown and had a little talk with Mr Mc but nothing definite was done. took Mr Brown up to see Blyth's bulls he has offered me 500 for three of our bulls subject to 2 test and also if his Bro has room in car for them will let me know on monday pd. Penfold's ac. 1900 $1800 recd for lumber 800</td> <td>800</td> <td>18 00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>220</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Saturday 22.nd fine</td> <td>I did chores killed a sheep. went to town in afternoon to seed Fair sold some seed grain and tried to find a man</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 23rd fine</td> <td>Mary Children &amp; I went to Church in morning, heard Mr Cassady preach</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 24th fine</td> <td>did chores and hauled manure from pens 8 loads went to see about Cattle deal Telephoning 85 c</td> <td></td> <td>.85</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 25th fine</td> <td>I went in to see about the Cattle business this morning and did not make out much. F 1/2 Took bulls in this Afternoon and had to bring them back again <p>sold barley to Mr Harris $650</p> had W. Flick in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>6.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 26th fine</td> <td>F 1 day J. Flick hauling manure we shipped bulls recd $500 for three, and pd Brown a luck penney of 200</td> <td>50000</td> <td>200</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 24th fine</td> <td>F 1/2 day Pd him $250 Mr F hauled 1 load manure and then hauled in turnips. I went to town, made in in morning to bak dep 5.33 {sill?} let up pd Mr F $250, recd $100 from Mr Fyfe for bull service.</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 28th Dull wet afternoon</td> <td>Mr F 1/2 <p>Jennie &amp; I went to church in morning. There was a very good fellowship meeting led by Rev, Harris in afternoon</p> <p>we hauled 3 loads turnips and put up seed grain &amp; potatoes</p> x Kyma of Tweedhill had Heifer Calf by Kymas Heir</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>221</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>wet morning Saturday Apr 29th 1902</td> <td>We did chores and shipped seed grain and potatoes recd $1325 from Mr Parkinson and $660 from Jns Bll Waverly gt 12 bu peas from J Bruce &amp; Co pd Freight. 82 c</td> <td>13.25 6.60</td> <td>.82</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 30th {frost?}</td> <td>We all went to Church in morning &amp; also to S.S. in afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 31st Dull</td> <td>did chores shipped Dorset ram to F.W. Phillips in morning, &amp; bgt. 1000 oil cake / $1400 pd Freight 36c went to see about man this afternoon, did not accomplish anything</td> <td></td> <td>.36 14.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 1st April. 1902.</td> <td>did chores and went to Moodys in morning to see about man did not also saw Geo Crosby about their last years man. had F. Miller cutting wood. pd him $100 and I rolled a little in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 2nd Dull</td> <td>chored in morning went to town in afternoon bgt oats from Thorp 14 85 bgt C. oil 72 c got 12 bu Oats Peas from J Bruce &amp; Co. Freight 82 pd F Miller for cutting wood 150</td> <td></td> <td>14.85 <p>.72</p> <p>.82</p> 1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 3rd fair &amp; cool</td> <td>Chired &amp; went to town in morning hired George Dade for Eight months at $20 per month. he starts tomorrow, paid F Miller for cutting wood 75c F hired Geo Dade today</td> <td></td> <td>.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 4th fine</td> <td>We hauled in the bal of turnips 12 today 12 loads, gave Mary 700 dols G. peas to J. McCrae 750</td> <td>7.50</td> <td>7.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>222</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Saturday, Apr 5th 1902</td> <td>Geo. D. hauled manure all day To mangel patch J.S Choring I went to town in morning. bgt 580 lbs Oats at 40c per bu. $670 came home &amp; rolled meadow in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>6.70</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 6th fine</td> <td>We all went to church in morning heard Mr Cassady preach. Geo went to Church in morning</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 7th wet</td> <td>Geo cultivated a little in morning and I went to Town sent 2330 to Jno &amp; Bruce &amp; Co Hamilton then bg meat. 70 c Clothes for J.S. 200, braces 30 x, umbrella 100 sulphur 25 c shipped 3 bgs 1/4 Adams potatoes <p>bull to Will. E.P. Laird 5th</p> <p>x Took E.P. Kyma 6th to O.A.C.</p> Bull sweat pads 90 c</td> <td></td> <td>23.30 <p>.70</p> <p>2.00</p> <p>1.00</p> <p>.25</p> .90</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 8th Dull</td> <td>Geo &amp; J.S. Chored &amp; G. rolled a little. <p>I went to meeting at Toronto to revise prize list and appoint Judges. we made a few changes in list and Appointed Proff Day to Act with J.G. Davidson Collingwood Mr Lowel Expenses today Tick $275</p> went to Cheltenham in evening. Ticket .45 Found all well, and spent a pleasant Evening.</td> <td></td> <td>2.75 .45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 9th Dull</td> <td>I came home this morning <p>G. rolled meadow in afternoon</p> I went to town bgt ladder .84 c brushes ect. 73 c</td> <td></td> <td>.84 .73</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>223</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thursday Apr. 10th 1902 fair</td> <td>went to Mill in morning got 7 bgs chopped, in Afternoon I went to horse show, was not greatly taken with the horses.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 11th Dull</td> <td>G.D. Cultivating all day. J.S. &amp; I Chored we had Two lambs today and X two yesterday.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 12th Dull</td> <td>Geo Cultivating I went to town in morning. <p>Pd F 63 c bgt meat 90 c, Paid Flick 63 c hardware 35 c, pick sharpened 10 whip fixed .05,</p> I finished rolling meadows in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>.63 <p>.90</p> <p>.10</p> <p>.35</p> .05</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 13th Dull</td> <td>We all went to Church in morning heard Mr Cassady preach on Sabbath observance Kyra 3rd in heat</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 14th fine</td> <td>Geo. Cultivated and harrowed went to town in morning and got drill fixed, And sowed Oats Daubeney oats in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 15th fine</td> <td>Geo Harrowed and Cultivated all day. I sowed oats in no 4 Daubeney 8 acres also clover &amp; timothy x got two lambs today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday, 16th fine</td> <td>I finished sowing Daubeney oats and sowed about 4 acres of Siberian. Geo Cultivating &amp; harrowing all day. J.S. choring x got 1 lamb from the little un registered ewe.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>224</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Thursday, Apr 17th 1902 fine</td> <td>Geo. plowing sod all day. I sowed bal of Siberian Oats and about two acres Grass peas J.S. Choring.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 18th fine</td> <td>we finished harrowing oats and started to sow barley Geo plowing in morning and cultivating in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sat. . 19th fair</td> <td>Geo plowing sod all day I finished sowing barley &amp; Grass seed. We have about three acres of oats peas to sow now to finish the grain seeding. <p>I went to town bgt Dim 1 05. Clover 1 50 left butter at bakers and bgt gro 30 ct sent 50 c to Wm Honey Mitchell</p> recd. PMoney Orders 18 60</td> <td>18.60</td> <td>1.50 <p>1.05</p> <p>.30</p> .50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday Sunday 21st fair fair E.W.</td> <td>We finished sowing spring grain today, sowed 3 ac peas we rolled with one team all day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 20th fine</td> <td>We all went to Church in morning heard Rev. Scott from London preach. it was an Educational Sermon and a very good one. x Put E.P. Mayflower to Kymas Heir</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 21st fair</td> <td>We finished sowing today and</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 22nd fair</td> <td>We finished rolling spg. grain today and chored in afternoon <p>Tom Came at noon and we went to O.A.C. in Afternoon</p> <p>Geo hauling stones of root grd to levelling where pits were</p> I bgt mangel &amp; garden seeds $265</td> <td></td> <td>2.65</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>225</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wensday Apr 23rd 1902</td> <td>Tom &amp; I took a walk over to McDougall's in morning to see the stock &amp; Farm and then I Went home. I lent him $100, I sold a load of potatoes in Afternoon to Jas Hewer for 65 c per bag 3125. lbs</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday, 24th fair</td> <td>I hauled two loads of potatoes to town &amp; bgt home 1 load of manure <p>potatoes to Hewer. Co. 65 c $35.97</p> potatoes to Thorp $25.12</td> <td>35.97</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 25th Dull</td> <td>I shipped potatoes in morning and sold 4 bfs wheat to Mr Hewer recd $2500 from Thorp for potatoes</td> <td>25.00</td> <td>25.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 26th wet</td> <td>Geo. hauling manure, and I went to town exchanged barley for corn, and, bgt a load of oats, at 44 c pr bu</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sundat 27th fine</td> <td>Little Mary &amp; I went to Church in morning and Jennie &amp; I to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 28th fine</td> <td>Geo hauling manure all day <p>I went to mill in morning pd for Oats. 2280 Chopping $125. got $1095 from Jim that I paid him, to pay for oats. Tom Came todayand hauled manure in Afternoon.</p> I went to town bgt hardware $285</td> <td></td> <td>22.80 <p>1.25</p> 2.85</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 29th Dull &amp; wet</td> <td>Tom plowed in morning and Geo hauled manure till 5 P.M. <p>I worked in garden and after rain came on I Sheared sheep. Geo Cleaned cattle, &amp; I chored</p> I hauled 3 loads manure in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>226</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wensday. Apr 30th 1902</td> <td>Tom &amp; Geo. hauling manure all day. I plowed with Queen &amp; Princess.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday May 1st 1902</td> <td>Tom &amp; Geo. hauling manure &amp; I plowing. Tom went to town bgt drugs ect. $150 this squares up our account</td> <td></td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 2nd dull</td> <td>Tom &amp; Geo hauling manure and I plowed. J.S. Cleaning out sheep pen</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 3rd fine</td> <td>We finished manuring root ground and plowed with one team, then I got ready and went to Mount Forest. Ticket $280, got up there about 8 P.M., and got out home about ten P.M.</td> <td></td> <td>2.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 4th Dull</td> <td>Mother and I went to Church heard Rev. Kettlewell preach went to W.R. Walker's in the Evening. I saw quite a number of old friends at Church</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 5th Dull</td> <td>Will &amp; I looked over the business this morning and found things quite satisfactory and in the afternoon Mother and I went to see Mr Spears &amp; Donough also Laura Whelpley &amp; Mr Norris' people <p>J.S. plowing and Tom &amp; Geo grubbing out stumps.</p> Gave Father &amp; Mother $500 up at Lecture Ect 25 c 60 c</td> <td></td> <td>5.00 <p>.25</p> .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 6th wet</td> <td>I cam home this morning went to town in Afternoon. Tom &amp; Geo grubbing stumps. J.S. harrowing.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>227</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wensday 7th fine</td> <td>We grubbed out Stumps and J.S. Harrowed &amp; Tom. Raised some drills for mangels.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday, 8th fair</td> <td>Geo &amp; I planted Plum tress. J.S. harrowed &amp; gang plowed, &amp; picked a few Stones. Tom finished raising drills for mangels &amp; Geo Turned sale manure And Tom &amp; Geo started to make fence.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 9th fine &amp; cool</td> <td>Took Tom to Station and bgt corn and rape seed 200 <p>got harness mended .25</p> <p>Geo Gang plowed harrowed and Cultivated Orchard, then and fixed fence around Pasture</p> Will Came on the morning train and we went to see the porter Place &amp; some other places.</td> <td></td> <td>2.00 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday, 10th fine, Frost last</td> <td>I sowed mangels and rape near barn this morning and planted "early maise" potatoes in Afternoon Went to town bgt. Sledge handle 15 c 500" oilcake, $675 meat $105</td> <td></td> <td>.15 <p>1.05</p> 6.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 11th fine</td> <td>Jennie &amp; I went church in morning it was sacrament Sunday.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 12th fine</td> <td>I shipped potatoes in morning, got horses Shot .58 oat bran $450, pd Saw Mill account $1060 Tom &amp; Eunice &amp; Family Came today, in Afternoon they went up to see the old Simpson farm &amp; Porter place then we sent to see Jim and called at P.O. got boots .30 nails, $1.28</td> <td></td> <td>.58 <p>4.50</p> <p>10.60</p> <p>1.28</p> .30</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>228</p> <p><br />{N.B. as of Tuesday May 20th, the handwriting seems to change as well as some of the writing habits e.g. "Wednesday" instead of the habitual "Wensday" and, on the next page "bot" instead "bgt"}</p> <p>1902</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Tuesday, May 13th fine</td> <td>After arranging with Jim about place and writing to Will, Tom &amp; I went to dig out ground hogs. we got seven, J.S. came home tonight.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 14th fine</td> <td>This morning I started out to Burts, and Will met caught up to me on the way at Blacksmith Shop. And he &amp; I went to see J.S.'s land in Afternoon. The tenant says he will not do any fall plowing.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 15th fine</td> <td>I went to Burts to see Bull And also to Mr McKinnon's horse St Patrick, And one of his get, got home about 6 P.M. went for beef in morning</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 16th fine</td> <td>In Morning T &amp; I sorted potatoes and shipped some too and I bgt seed and feed corn and Turnip seed ext. $668 om Afternoon we washed sheep and worked at wire fence in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>6.68</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 17th fine</td> <td>Tom &amp; I went to town in morning we prepared for the business in England, and bgt a load of Oats. 3150 Commission 20 c went to see about railway ticket Ect. groceries ect 25 30.</td> <td></td> <td>.20 <p>31.50</p> <p>.25</p> .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday May 20th</td> <td>Posted Reg. ketter $283 /100 <p>pair hinges &amp; rake</p> put the cow over to Mr Cannel's pasture</td> <td></td> <td>283/100 .25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday 21st</td> <td>Father came today I went to town in the afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>229</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Bot 500 lbs oil cake <p>stone boat (300) baske, wire 75</p> <p>paid Jas Hewer 6 .68 &amp; 5</p> Dr Reid called to see the cow but could not find her she was all right again</td> <td></td> <td>6.75 <p>3.75</p> 6.68 &amp; 5</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 23rd Thiursday 22nd</td> <td>Hot day sowed the corn had a heavy rain in the evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 23rd</td> <td>Did odd Jobs around &amp; went to town this eve</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wednesday 28th</td> <td>Planted the potatoes 15 rows from the Carrol's are the new Kind.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Shunday 29th</td> <td>took Father to vote &amp; paid Stone the $10 for the insurance policy</td> <td></td> <td>10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June 11th</td> <td>paid the intrest at McLean's</td> <td></td> <td>20000</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June 11th</td> <td>Emma went to Jenny's borrowed from M.J.B. got a letter from E.C. Gesey about Potatoes which needs 'Attention'</td> <td></td> <td>2.70</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June 19th</td> <td>Queen foaled this morning had to have Vet out to her</td> <td></td> <td>.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>June 20th</td> <td>got 600 of oat chop from J Simpson</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>230</p> <p>{As of July 26, 1902, writing returns to usual format and style; the author appears to have been away and likely relative or a hand kept up the records}</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>June 23rd</td> <td>Princess foaled this morning. We had McDougall's at the Mangolds Alex 1 1/2 days &amp; Charlie 4 rows.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>28th</td> <td>took Queen to Sorby's &amp; Bred her to L.C. &amp; got some chop 785 lbs &amp; got 5 bags of wheat chopped</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July 2nd</td> <td>Bred Princess to Lord Charming</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July, 26th 1902</td> <td>If I got home Thursday we got one field of wheat cut on Friday and almost finished the other today also cut two acres of hay. I bgt gun today for Toom 900 buggy duster $135. ordered. 500" oat chop 500 bran.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July 24th Sunday</td> <td>Jennie &amp; I went to Church</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>July. 28th Monday M came today</td> <td>I took Queen down to Sorby's; Malcolm McInnes Came this morning had Oliver C all day too finished cultivating wheat</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>29th Tuesday</td> <td>had two men all day working at Hay &amp; turnips</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>30th Wensday Mal Oliver Hewer 1/2</td> <td>We had 2 men in Morning 3 men in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>231</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday, July 31st 1902</td> <td>we worked at hay &amp; wheat had Oliver &amp; Malcolm &amp; Hewer.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>H om 1/2 Afternoon M 1 H {Heyer?} 1/2</td> <td>Friday, Aug 1st</td> <td>We hauled in hay in afternoon had Mitchells man 1/2</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Geo. 1. O 1 H 1 2 {?} M 1.</td> <td>Saturday 2nd fine</td> <td>We finished hauling hay &amp; started at wheat &amp; Pd Oliver finished it, paid Hewer 200</td> <td></td> <td>6.25 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 3rd fine</td> <td>Went to Church in morning &amp; S.S. with Children in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>H. 1 Dennis 3/4 M 1.</td> <td>Monday 4th fine</td> <td>We cut hay in morning and hauled rakings and. And 6 loads barley in Afternoon. Tom cutting oats in afternoon. Will here</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>H 1/2 away all day Dennis 1/2 M 1.</td> <td>Tuesday 5th wet</td> <td>We We cut hay in morning and hauled two loads barley &amp; 2 loads hay and Me &amp; Tom Chored around barn in afternoon, Sent 78 {Ch?} to Quarantine</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dennis 1/2 M 1</td> <td>Wensday 6th fine</td> <td>Tom Finished cutting oats &amp; Hay and then Tom Tedded hay &amp; we kiled after tea, Dennis hoes turnips. We scuffled.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>H. 1. Dennis 1 M 1</td> <td>Thursday 7th wet</td> <td>We hauled a few loads of hay some turnips &amp; kiled &amp; little</td> <td>.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Friday 8th fair</td> <td>We Worked at Turnips and Chored Tom took W.R.W. around to see some Farms.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>232</p> , Pad Dennis 300 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>He. 1 day Dennis 3/4 Oiver 1/2 Leslie 1/2 M. 1</td> <td>Saturday, Aug 9th 1902</td> <td>had three men in morning and five in afternoon till tea time. got seven loads hay in, and Kiled up about 9 acres. W.R. Walker paid. Hewer $300</td> <td></td> <td>3.00 3.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 10th Wet</td> <td>Father &amp; I went to Church this morning and I took Children to S.S. and then went to see W Watt Tom &amp; Mother went in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>23 loads</td> <td>Monday 11th fair</td> <td>We Hauled hay all day <p>had Mateoleu J. Clarridge Hewer &amp; Oliver 1/2 day</p> hauled 23 loads</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>15 l.</td> <td>Tuesday 12th fair</td> <td>We Hoed turnips and cut hay in morning Hauled 15 loads hay in Afternoon. Oliver &amp; Hewer, Malcolm &amp; Jack. C. here all day. Goldies. got a load of wheat, about 31 bgs with about 2 1/2 bu in each and we got 500 oat chop &amp; 500 bran from them</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Wensday 13th fine</td> <td>We hauled six loads oats, seven of hay and worked at some turnips and cut some hay. had Hewer, Malcolm &amp; Jack and</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>Thursday 14th fine</td> <td>We hauled 5 loads hay <p>finished cutting oats</p> <p>went to town bgt. Oatmeal $1.30, Flour. 200</p> had Hewer, Malcolm &amp; Jack</td> <td></td> <td>1.30 2.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>233</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>H 1 M 1 J 1 12</td> <td>Friday. Aug 15th 1902</td> <td>We hoed turnips &amp; Chored till noon Tom finished cutting hay &amp; we hauled 12 loads in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat 16th fine</td> <td>we hauled oats. 10 loads and two loads hay to. Kiled the rest of hay <p>paid Malcolm McInnes</p> <p>pd R. Hewer</p> <p>and five before paid $10 to H.J. Hill Entries</p> Fruit 75 c</td> <td></td> <td>22.50 <p>13.00</p> 10.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 17th fine</td> <td>Father &amp; I went to Church in morning. Also to see Mr Watt at Hospital found him about the same. Children &amp; I went to S.S. Tom &amp; Mother in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>8 Jack</td> <td>Monday, 18th fine</td> <td>We finished hauling hay, have about 110 loads had Jack today, he was at Barbers thrashing in forenoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>P. Tom 500</td> <td>Tuesday 19th wet fine</td> <td>We Chored &amp; put took in a load of wheat to Mill, $5382, at 78 c <p>paid Tom Five dollars</p> <p>I got sheep home from Quarantine, Freight 55 c</p> got hardware at Penfolds .85</td> <td>5382</td> <td>5.00 <p>.55</p> .85</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 20th Dull</td> <td>Tom at Maccannels, Thrashing in till 3 P.M. then we Chored till evening separate Ewes &amp; lambs &amp; rams. Jack came this Morning and has hired till 25th September for $25 from the time he came here on 11th of Aug.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>234</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Aug 21st. 1902 fine</td> <td>Tom Attending cattle &amp; Choring Father also. Jack plowing I went to town bgt rope for halters, $154.. Paid for Twine 9 63 buggy fixed, 35 c sickle 25 paid Hewer for bags $160 borrowed 1317 pounds oats &amp; bgs from that in gross weight, bags &amp; all. oats straight from Machine</td> <td></td> <td>1.54 <p>9.63</p> <p>.35</p> <p>.25.</p> 1.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>22nd Friday,</td> <td>Jack plowing. I &amp; Father Choring. I went to mill Paid J. S. account. 900. $2.89. 9t. Came home &amp; we hauled two loads of spoiled hay for bedding and three loads of manure.</td> <td></td> <td>9.00 <p>2.80</p> .95</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Paid T. 500 " Jack 2.00</td> <td>Sat. 23rd fine &amp; cool</td> <td>Father Chored T &amp; I hauled Manure. Jack plowed <p>Tom left for Mt Forest about 4 P.M. I paid him $500, pd. Jack $200</p> <p>I went to mill for grist, of Chop and saw Baley about Thrashing</p> <p>We are to thrash next Friday</p> bgt hardware 78 c</td> <td></td> <td>2.00 <p>5.00</p> <p>78 c</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 24th fine</td> <td>Children &amp; I went to Church in morning &amp; Mother &amp; I in Evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 25th fine</td> <td>I went to town in morning got my teeth fixed at Dr. Coghlans, bgt Hardware 40 c, Fish 60. Jack Plowing. Tom Came on ten O Clock Train &amp; We hauled manure in the afternoon.</td> <td></td> <td>.60 .40</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>235</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Tuesday Aug. 26th 1902</td> <td>Father Choring &amp; asking {hands?} to Thrashing. Tom &amp; I worked at manure Jack plowing. plow shere 40 guardian. 100, care fore 10 c varnish</td> <td></td> <td>.10 <p>.10</p> <p>1.00</p> <p>.40</p> .10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 27th fine</td> <td>Father Choring &amp; helping with manure. Tom hauling manure. Jack plowing.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 28th fine</td> <td>We Chored &amp; prepared for Thrashing and hauled manure in forenoon Jack plowing all day I went to town bought groceries, $1.09, meal, $110</td> <td></td> <td>1.08 1.09</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 29th fine</td> <td>We Thrased today had 1 hand each from Mr Cannel, Mr Dougall, Barber, Mitchell, Friendship, Bye, Forels Porter &amp; Harvey. Kept three hands to help with cutting after. Thrashing was finished paid three 50 c went had Balys Thrashing &amp; Cutting</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 30th fine</td> <td>Father &amp; Tom Chored cleaned up around barn and Jack finished plowing the 12 acre field for Wheat. I went to town, bgt Tomatoes 35 Stuff for Cattle Blankets gave Tom 500</td> <td></td> <td>.35 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 31st Aug</td> <td>Mother &amp; I went to Church in morning I took Children to S.S. Mother &amp; Tom went in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 1st Sept.</td> <td>We Chored all day and prepared to go to the show. Jack went to Mitchells Thrashing.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>236</p> <p>1902</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Tuesday. Sep 1st</td> <td>We hauled manure all day. I went to town in morning, bgt oil ect. 40 c, np. Paid Insurance $250 To. Stone to Beam</td> <td></td> <td>.40 2.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jack 200</td> <td>Wensday 3rd</td> <td>We prepared for &amp; started to Toronto Show, today Tom and Jack went with Stock paid Freight $1600 gave Tom $1025, molasses ect. 95 c Lock. 15cc</td> <td></td> <td>16.00 <p>.95</p> <p>10.25</p> 2.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>70 c peaches for Will</td> <td>Thursday 4th Showery</td> <td>I went for beef at evenng &amp; hauled two loads Manure after chores, then I went to Town bgt Sugar $205 &amp; peaches for Will bgt 500" oilcake. Two to be delivered to Tom at Toronto and 3 to be delivered here Coal oil 72 c</td> <td></td> <td>2.05 <p>6.50</p> .72</td> </tr> <tr> <td>A.P. 1 day</td> <td>Friday sep 5th</td> <td>We Finished the manure and started to cut peas. had Albert Poole here all day. hardware.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>J. 96 c N.P. B. 130 np</td> <td>Sat 6th Dull</td> <td>We worked at wheat grd &amp; cut a few peas. <p>I sold mutton. Johnston 96 c NP Marriot, 90 P. Card $130 p</p> <p>John Barrow, $130. N.P. Skin 50 then I got Mother Teeth, 150</p> went to Sorby's with Princess in evening, paid him $1800 for service of two mares for &amp; got a letter from Donaldson Bros. with 23.3.2. an order on R. Reeford &amp; co</td> <td>130 <p>.90</p> .50</td> <td>1.50 <p>18.00</p> 23.32</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>237</p> <p>Sep 1902</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 7th fine</td> <td>Mother &amp; I went to Church in morning and Children &amp; I to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jack 5</td> <td>Monday 8th fine</td> <td>I went to Toronto Exhibition. Our Cattle were showed &amp; we took 13 prizes with 14 Cattle 1st 2nd &amp; 3rd both bull &amp; heifer calves. 1st &amp; 2nd on Yearling heifers. 1st on 3 year old cow, 3rd on 4 year old cow, 3rd on yearling bull. I paid Tom, $20 $22 for Expenses so far and</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 9th wet</td> <td>I stayed around cattle most of the day and went to Comittee meeting came home at 7.30 P.M.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 10th fair</td> <td>Shipped a Ram in morning to Will and cleaned wheat &amp; finished harrowing fall wheat grd, and trimmed a ram bgt nails 65 c</td> <td></td> <td>.65</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 11th fine</td> <td>I went to Toronto as soon as chores were done and stayed there until 5 P.M. Fare. 150 did not do any business</td> <td></td> <td>1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 12th wet</td> <td>Father &amp; I chored most of the day I went to town in afternoon, got lime 10 c Tinware 15</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 13th Showery</td> <td>I sowed wheat and brought Cooler home. Will called on his way home from Toronto took Queen to Sorby's. did not take</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>238</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Sunday Sep 14th 1902</td> <td>I went for Doctor in the Morning and Took Children to S.S. in Afternoon, and stayed at</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 15th fine</td> <td>We finished Sowing wheat and Rye, and got ready to go to London Tomorrow <p>got Ticket for Tom and one for myself, $230</p> I went on Evening Train</td> <td></td> <td>2.30</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 16th fine</td> <td>I went for I went to see Andrew &amp; Wif took a look around their Factory. They have made great improvement since I was there <p>Our Cattle were Judged in Afternoon. We took same as Toronto Except 4 year cow got 3rd 3 year cow 2nd &amp; 2 year heifer 2nd</p> Jack &amp; I got home about ten</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 17th fine</td> <td>Will Came Yesterday and we went to Guelph Show with stock today, paid Entries $400, got 3rd on Train and Sorbys Special on colt, 1 &amp; 2 on cow, 1st on Yearling. 1st bull 1st for herd</td> <td></td> <td>4.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 18th fine</td> <td>We Showed horses today got 1st 2nd on Colts of 1902, 2nd on Yearling Filly, 2nd &amp; 3rd on brood mares.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday 19th wet fine</td> <td>Jack C. &amp; I hauled six loads of manure from Exhibition grounds <p>I took Jennie to Station bgt Candies 25 c Tomatoes, 30</p> Cheese, 20 Shoes for Father $250 shoes repaired 25 c</td> <td></td> <td>.25 <p>.30</p> <p>2.50</p> <p>.20</p> .25</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>239</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sep 20th</td> <td>I got 50 c from Phillip for That will leave for bull feed <p>I borrowed IRB</p> <p>charge to my account</p> <p>I received up to date</p> We hauled 7 loads of manure today. Tom got home with Stock about 10 A.M. we got things home before noon paid Dennis the bal 20 c</td> <td></td> <td>1.00 <p>1.50</p> <p>2.50</p> <p>20.00</p> <p>$22.50</p> .20</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 21st fine</td> <td>I went to Church in morning. heard Rev Mills preach then took Children to S.S. Tom &amp; Mother went in Evening paid altogether today 62 c</td> <td></td> <td>.62</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday, 22nd fair</td> <td>We finished the manure today. And pulled most of the peas. Tom went home by the Morning train</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 23rd fair</td> <td>We finished pulling peas this morning and hauled 6 loads this afternoon. W.R. Walker helped us.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>M H 1/2 day</td> <td>Wensday 24th fair</td> <td>We chored in morning. I took W.R.W. to see farms, &amp; in Afternoon we hauled 7 loads of peas Mr Halunel helping in afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 25th wet</td> <td>We chored all day cleaning up around barn. Paid Jack bal. of his wages $1200</td> <td></td> <td>12.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>240</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday Sep 26th 1902</td> <td>I Chored in morning, &amp; went to town, bgt shoes $150 <p>recd check for $165 from Toronto Exhibition.</p> <p>recd $6600 from London Exhibition</p> meat $180 Cat Hales, sold grade cow and calf to Hales, for $4700 recd $1000</td> <td>$16500 <p>$6600</p> $1000</td> <td>1.50 1.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday, 27th Dull</td> <td>Father Chored <p>I went to town bgt shoes for Father 250</p> <p>paid Insurance $918. paid A. McCannel. 500 for cow Pasture plow shere 40</p> <p>recd Guelph Prize Money, 2400</p> <p>paid $100 members fee for next year, got order on Sorby for special prize recd pay for Ram, from A.P. Westervelt, 3000</p> X E.P. Bell had bull C yesterday by Kymas Heir. Shoes for Mother 100</td> <td>2400 3000</td> <td>2.50 <p>9.18</p> <p>5.00</p> <p>.40</p> <p>24.00</p> <p>1.00</p> <p>30.00</p> 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday, Sep 28th wet</td> <td>Mother &amp; I went to Church in morning &amp; heard Mr Cassady preach on the Parable of the leven showing how the spirits work is from within. Children &amp; I went to S.S. had a 42 good class - gave today 42 c</td> <td></td> <td>.42</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Put ram with ewes</td> <td>Monday. Sep 29th fair</td> <td>I cut corn in morning and Father cut in afternoon &amp; helped me getting grain ready to chop &amp; put ram with Ewes</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 30th wet</td> <td>Father &amp; I chored around the barn most of the day. I went for Doctor and took a grist of chop and returned 4 bu wheat, that I borrowed. We got another Daughter this evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>241</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Wensday, Oct 1st 1902 fair &amp; cool</td> <td>I took Mrs Smith home. And then went for Chop got horses shod 50 c pd for Chopping. 95 c went to Hospital to see Mr. W.B. Watt, had quite a chat with him</td> <td></td> <td>.50 .95</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday oct 2nd fair</td> <td>I plowed in morning and worked at corn in Afternoon had a man Mr Dougall at Thrashing 75 c</td> <td></td> <td>.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Friday oct 3rd fair</td> <td>I plowed in morning &amp; went to town bgt gro. 50 c and had G.B. Hood's man at Friendship's Thrashing</td> <td></td> <td>.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saturday 4th fine</td> <td>I plowed in morning and went to town. bgt a suit for Father, $1400 np bgt. meat $234 paid Hales ac. 245 <p>recd bal for cow &amp; calf 3700</p> Paid man for Fords Thrashing $150</td> <td>3700</td> <td>14.00 <p>2.34</p> <p>2.45</p> 1.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 5th wet</td> <td>I went to Church in morning heard Mr Cassady preach, ga ve in Env. 30 open 25</td> <td></td> <td>.55.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 6th fine</td> <td>I looked around for a man in morning, and plowed in afternoon. W.R. Walker &amp; Wife came this evening.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 7th fair</td> <td>I went with W.R. Walker and Mrs to see a farm they were looking at, bgt groceries &amp; bread 80 Stationary .08</td> <td></td> <td>.80 .08</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>242</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Z.S. boys 1/2 day</td> <td>Wensday Oct 8 1902</td> <td>We worked at potatoes all day. Will &amp; Tom Came in Afternoon T to see about the Porter farm</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1 R boy in afternoon C all day 1 1/2</td> <td>Thursday 9 fine</td> <td>Will got quite a kick from Bess last night but is rallying and able to be around. He &amp; I went to Town and arranged with Andrew to take the Porter farm at 3300 &amp; have paid $50 down and are to pay the bal of 1000 as soon as we get possession which is to be 1st of March at the latest, then we Exchange at Bank for Tom 15 c we went to see the Tenant, and then came home to dinner, And They both left for Mount Forest</td> <td></td> <td>5050 .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2 S boys all day</td> <td>Friday Oct 10th fine</td> <td>We Finished the potatoes at noon today had Smith's boys helping us. we picked apples in afternoon paid for delivery of Telegram 25 c</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday. 11th fine</td> <td>I shocked corn &amp; went to Town in morning, and paid Albert Poole. $150 <p>paid Mrs Smith's boys $138</p> <p>bgt candies 05. handkerchiefs. 30</p> <p>paid bal on groceries 38</p> we picked apples this afternoon</td> <td></td> <td>5.00 <p>1.50</p> <p>1.38</p> <p>.30</p> .38</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 12th fine</td> <td>Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning. both Children &amp; I went to Sunday School</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>243</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>2 boys 1/2 day</td> <td>Monday 13th {up?} morning</td> <td>We worked at apples in Afternoon. S. boy, &amp; B boy</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2 boys all day</td> <td>Tuesday 14th fair</td> <td>we worked at mangels all all day hauled 6 loads</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2 boys all day</td> <td>Wensday 15th fair</td> <td>We worked at mangels got in five loads and I went to Barbers Thrashing til =4.30 p.m. Mr Hammill there in my place till then I have to give $125. . both boys here</td> <td></td> <td>1.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2 boys 1/2 day</td> <td>Thursday 16th</td> <td>boys here 1/2 day, we got in 3 loads Cattle arrived from Quarantine today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2 boys all day 1 boy 1/2 day</td> <td>Friday 17th fine</td> <td>I went to Erin Show Judged cattle, Expenses 10 c had quite a busy day</td> <td></td> <td>.10</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 18th wet</td> <td>paid boys wages in full 75 c each to big boys &amp; 15 c to Harry <p>Went to town bg paid Mrs Smith for Washing 2.00</p> <p>bgt flour. $1.80.</p> Andrew &amp; I went up to see about the possession of porter place.</td> <td></td> <td>1.65 <p>2.00 Yo</p> 1.80</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 19th Dull</td> <td>Father &amp; I went to Church children &amp; I to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 20th fine</td> <td>We hauled 8 loads manure from G.T.R. pig pens had track man helping driving team got wagon fixed at Penfolds, got harness $100 Andrew managed to sell, place to Tom. gets possession at once</td> <td></td> <td>1.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>244</p> <p>October</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 21st fine</td> <td>Father &amp; I worked at Mangels got in 4 loads.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Wenesday 22nd Dull</td> <td>Father chored &amp; I worked at mangels got in 3 loads Kyma 5th had bull C last night dead calved.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Thursday 23rd Dull</td> <td>I went to town this morning. returned Fathers suit to T &amp; D <p>Leggings repaired .10 c</p> <p>Bull rings, $135. il Cake. 675</p> <p>paid. Oil Cake Account, $1405</p> <p>paid G. B. Morris Ac.</p> <p>sent $1100 to Suffolk Sheep registry. De Moines Iowa</p> <p>Mrs Smith. $100 meat.</p> <p>pd Hewers Ac. 66 c</p> groceries. 15 c</td> <td></td> <td>.10 <p>6.75</p> <p>1.35</p> <p>14.05</p> <p>8.84</p> <p>11.00</p> <p>1.00</p> <p>.66</p> .15</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 24th Showery</td> <td>We Topped Turnips &amp; Chored. got one load home. Father got harrows fixed at Penfolds.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 25th fine</td> <td>Tom Came with a load of moving last night and Will came with car load last night. We loaded two loads and brought stock home before dinner and went to get the agreement signed in afternoon bgt. Oil .72 Poke. 30 c</td> <td></td> <td>1.02 .30</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 26th fair</td> <td>Father &amp; I went to Church in morning, and children &amp; I to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 27th fair</td> <td>Tom &amp; I worked at his stuff all day. Eunice came today</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 28th fair</td> <td>Tom went to town <p>I took his Cattle up to Station Farm Father &amp; I hauled Turnips</p> Mother Jennie &amp; I went to Coronation Concert</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>245</p> <p>Oct. 1902</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Wensday 29th fair</td> <td>Father &amp; I worked at Turnips all day. hauled about 10 loads Mother Exchanged bgt shoes 25 c</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 30th wet</td> <td>We worked at Turnips all day. Wet morning I went to town got tooth fixed, and lay in bed in afternoon, went to Jackson's in Evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 31st fair</td> <td>worked at Turnips, all day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday Nov 1st fine</td> <td>Father &amp; I worked at Turnips. Went to see Friendship, Boltons, Darbys &amp; Hodgsons in Evening on Church business. Mr A. Jackson went with us.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 2nd fair</td> <td>Mary &amp; I went to Church in morning. Children &amp; I to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 3rd fair</td> <td>Father &amp; I worked at Turnips Alex McDougall helped us in Afternoon, on Tuesday</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 4th fine</td> <td>We worked at Turnips recd a P.O. Order from W. Hall for $1890 to pay his share of Freight</td> <td>1890</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Joe Miller 1 day 8 lds</td> <td>Wensday 5th Dull</td> <td>We worked at Turnips had Joe Miller helping I owe him 6 drills at 12 1/2 75 c 8 loads at 5.40 pd 5</td> <td></td> <td>Pd 5</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 6th dull</td> <td>We finished Turnips today hauled 4 loads</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>246</p> <p>1902</p> Your te <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Joe Miller 7 hrs at 15 c</td> <td>Friday Nov. 7th fair</td> <td>We laid up &amp; covered pits today. Father took up two loads cabbage. had Joe Miller helping us.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>J.M. 8 1/2 hrs Pd him in full $350</td> <td>Saturday 8th fine</td> <td>We Finished roots today and covered &amp; fenced pit. Went to town Borrowed $500 from Penfolds. &amp; bgt wire 1.90. nuts .28, pd man 350 his wages in full</td> <td></td> <td>3.50 <p>.28</p> 1.90</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 9th fine</td> <td>Father &amp; Mary went to church in morning Children &amp; I to S.S. and, Mother &amp; I to Church at night pd. today. to Ch. 60 c SS 7 c</td> <td></td> <td>.07 .60</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 10th fine</td> <td>we unloaded carrots and started to plow again <p>hired Martin Sheridan until 20th of this month</p> <p>bgt plow Shere ect 55 c</p> <p>wheel 50 c up at Toltons</p> sent a check to Mr Watt for Expenses at Quarantine $49.18 c check 14 c</td> <td></td> <td>.55 <p>.50</p> <p>.14</p> 49.18</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 11th Dull</td> <td>Jno. S. plowing. I took a grist to Mill 20 bgs <p>bgt. plow shere &amp; Sole. 70</p> <p>harness mended $125</p> <p>Tooth filled. Childrens Wagon $250</p> <p>Groceries 3.</p> flour &amp; bran $3.95 c</td> <td></td> <td>1.80 <p>.70</p> <p>1.25</p> <p>2.50</p> 3.95</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 12th Dull</td> <td>Martin plowed all day &amp; I plowed after 10 A.M. Father Chored &amp; asked hands to thrashing</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>247</p> <p>Nov 1902</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 13th fair</td> <td>Martin &amp; I plowed I got engine wood</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 14th fair</td> <td>We Thrashed grass peas They turned out about as much as we sowed in spring but not near such good quality. We cut wheat straw in afternoon had Barber &amp; Porter in evening and Bye. Mr Dougall &amp; Mr Cannel all day</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> xx</td> <td>Saturday 15th fair</td> <td>We plowed in morning and cut straw in afternoon, had Baleys started about 3.45 P.M. Elm Park Bell 2nd &amp; E.P. Bell 3rd Each had bull calves yesterday by Washer King</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 16th</td> <td>{nothing written}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 17th Dull</td> <td>Martin did not come home. We hauled in Straw, I plowed in Afternoon. Father Chored</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 18th Dull</td> <td>I plowed all day Martin Came at night <p>Sent $35 to Quebec for Cattle Atbrution</p> $10 to Mary</td> <td></td> <td>10.00 35.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J.W. Carver x</td> <td>Wensday 19th fine</td> <td>We plowed all day J. Webster came at noon &amp; Martin left I paid him $4.16 c</td> <td></td> <td>4.16</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 20th fine</td> <td>I got meat &amp; sent $10 to Quebec for Cattle and 65 c for Telegrams</td> <td></td> <td>10.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>248</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Friday 21st Nov 1902 fair</td> <td>J.W. &amp; I plowed. C. We bred black cow tonight to E.P. Laird</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sat. 22.nd Showery</td> <td>We finished plowing big field. I went to town entered 8 cattle six sheep for F.S. Show $2500 <p>Dr Reed had students out to look Judge our Clides</p> <p>recd. an order from Will. $30.65</p> and I have paid for 5 sheep</td> <td> <p></p> 3065</td> <td>25.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday, 23rd fair</td> <td>Mary &amp; I went to Church and Father also. Hear Mr Crumny from Kingston preach morning &amp; evening. Children &amp; I went to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>x</td> <td>Monday 24th fair</td> <td>We hauled in corn J.W. plowing. Put Marie Imp. to Prince of Benton, Yesterday</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 25th fair</td> <td>We finished plowing and Proff. Cumming had students here Judging Stock</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 26th Stormy</td> <td>We worked around barn in morning and hauled manure from G.T.R. Yards in Afternoon</td> <td>first snow</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>X</td> <td>Thursday 27th fair</td> <td>put E.P. Kyma: Yearling out of Kyma 4th to Prince of Benton. We worked around barn all day.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> {sep.?} 5th X</td> <td>Friday 28th fair</td> <td>We got Pride of Linemore 2nd &amp; her bull Calf, home from Quaranting last night, they are in fair order. bred E.P. Bell to prince of Benton.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>249</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Nov. 29th 1902 Saturday fair</td> <td>We worked at stable passage all day had Mr A. Lewis in Afternoon</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunday 30th fair &amp; Cold</td> <td>Father Mary &amp; I went to Church in Morning and Mother &amp; I at Night</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monday 1st Dec 1901</td> <td>We finished the cement and started at the took back what we had over. 5 1/3 bbs <p>bgt shirt ect 100</p> <p>bgt tocket for Chicago. 1300</p> Sleeper berth $100</td> <td></td> <td> <p>1.00</p> <p>13.00</p> 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tuesday 2nd wet</td> <td>I watched Judging of the Champion Steers, and went to sale in the afternoon, saw a heifer sold for $2500 then a lot of more common stuff at about two &amp; 300</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wensday 3rd fair</td> <td>watched sale and then the Judging, went to meeting in evening</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thursday 4th cold</td> <td>went to see secretary then came back to Show and saw the Angus Females was pleased with most of the work I saw the Judge doing I started for home at 8.15 P.M. Expenses at Hotel about five dollars.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>250</p> <p>Dec 1902</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p></p> sep 12th X</td> <td>Friday 5th cold &amp; clear</td> <td>I went to London and saw Andrew Came home with the six oclock train. My Ticket was $1300 bred E.P. Kyma 11th</td> <td></td> <td>13.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 6th cold</td> <td>I went to Bye's Thrashing I took grist to mill then worked around the barn, paid Old Cows &amp; Calfs railway fare $1080 and for Chopping 45 Bran 55</td> <td></td> <td> <p>10.80</p> <p>.45</p> .55</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 7th fair</td> <td>I stayed in bed almost all day and did not eat anything.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 8th Cold &amp; stormy</td> <td>I trimmed some sheep and JW &amp; Father did Chores and prepared to take stock to show.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 9th cold</td> <td>We took in Eight cattle and six sheep to show had dinner 25 c Tea at Pearsons, 2</td> <td></td> <td>.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday 10th fair</td> <td>We finished showing livestock today. got 1st &amp; 2nd. on Two year olds 1st &amp; 3rd on Yearlings. 2nd &amp; 4th on Calves 1st &amp; 3rd on Cows 1,2 &amp; 3 on Shearling wethers 3rd on lambs 1,2,3, on Shearling Carcase &amp; 2 &amp; 3rd on lambs. <p>we had Thurs an Angus society meetiing in evening Old officers were Elected</p> I sent subscription to Col McCrae, for 4 subscribers to Breeders Gazette</td> <td></td> <td> <p></p> 4.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>251</p> <p>Dec 1902</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday 11th cold</td> <td>got cards &amp; signs printed at Mercury Office quite a number have been out to see our stick, have not made any sales yet.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 12th cold</td> <td>I sold Bell for 5 1/4 per lb she weighed 1500. 72.50 we sold five Carcasses of mutton, and got stock home from the show</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 13th Stormy</td> <td>Went to mill for Chop in evening got horses shod $1, <p>bgt groceries 163</p> <p>paid {sales a.p.? pen blotched} 298</p> bgt goods at Bollerts $3.50</td> <td></td> <td> <p>1.63</p> <p>1.50</p> <p>2.98</p> 3.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 14th Cold</td> <td>Mary, Children &amp; I went to Church in morning heard Mr Johnston preach to Children it was very good. Children &amp; I went to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> Tom got Chickens ect $1029</td> <td>Monday 15th fair</td> <td>We shipped Chickens to Bowmanville &amp; Holmesville they are to be paid for by the Government, 2000 <p>went to Will for Chop 15 bgs I loaned him 45 c to make change</p> Tom Came bgt 89 lbs pullets @ 7 $6.23 c. Seat 75 c Ste barrel, 75 c Meat. 38 lb. 6 3/4 2.56 Total, $1029</td> <td></td> <td>.75 .45</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 16th fair</td> <td>J.W. hauled three loads of wood to town, one to Market 4.20, one to F.L. King, Hewitt $1600 1 to Rumford 425 bred E.P. Mayflower 3rd</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>252</p> <p>1902</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>This should read Tuesday Wensday, Dec 17th fair</td> <td>We started to haul wood took one load to Heather Cambridge St 600 NP 1 to H. Precious. 600. NP.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Thursday 18th fine</td> <td>J.W. hauled wood out of bush in morning and hauled a load to Metcalf 6.00 NP, in Afternoon I went to Tow in morning bgt hardware 20 c ay Penfolds. Blanket at Metcalfs, $125 got Chickens from Phillips n.p. 60 c sold Cockerel to Tom $120 np</td> <td></td> <td>1.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>sep 26 x</td> <td>Friday 19th fine</td> <td>J.W. took a load of wood to Scroggies in morning 600 N.P. and we cut wood in afternoon bred E.P. Bell 2nd to Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday 20th fair sleet at night</td> <td>J.W. &amp; I cut wood all day <p>Went to town in evening, bgt underclothes $100 hardware 18 c grocieries &amp; C. oil $1.85 1.60</p> sold butter 76 c</td> <td> <p></p> .76</td> <td> <p>.18</p> 1.85</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Sunday 21st Soft</td> <td>Father, Mary &amp; I went to Church in morning. Rev. N.R. Willoughby preach on "the garden of our lives" Children &amp; I went to S.S.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday 22nd fair</td> <td>J.W. Took team to Wrights today to haul sugar beets. Father &amp; I chored and I went to town <p>bgt goose. 88 c, Pd Goldies bill $2970 pd for 500 barn. 3.75</p> Rumfords man came out to see about Furnace loaned Mr Metcalf 100</td> <td></td> <td> <p>29.70</p> <p>3.75</p> 1.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Tuesday 23rd fair</td> <td>J.W. went to Harveys Thrashing Father &amp; I did chores and Rumfords man came to fix furnace, it works pretty well account $3.00.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>253</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Wensday Dec 24th 1902 fair</td> <td>J.W. Cutting wood. Father Choring around the Stable. Mary &amp; I went to town bgt Coat for Mother, 900, Shoes Shoes $2.15. Slippers 4.00 1.40/.55 moccasins .25 C Slippers 90 c Holley. 05. Candies ect 70 c Woods Fair $132 got Bridle fixed. 50 c. Groceries. 100 <p>pd Account at Mercury Office $00 and pd for paper next yr. underwear at T &amp; D's</p> I owe Tom $6129.</td> <td></td> <td>9.00 <p>2.15</p> <p>1.40</p> <p>.25</p> <p>.90</p> <p>.05</p> <p>.70</p> <p>1.32</p> <p>1.00</p> <p>23.00</p> <p>1.00</p> 1.60</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Thursday. 25th fine &amp; cool</td> <td>We Chored in morning and Tom and Family came at noon had Christmas dinner with us. We enjoyed it very much. We got word last night that Jos. Simpson, Uncle Jimmie had died And Funeral was to be tomorrow at Two {Fields?}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> x</td> <td>Friday. 26th cold</td> <td>J.W. &amp; I Cut wood in the morning and J. hauled in Afternoon. <p>Father &amp; I went to Jos. Simpson's funeral saw Mrs Knowles and several other Friends. got a letter from Mr Jno Bell saying that he had got home safely, And that he expected that Bob would sell all right</p> E.P. Kyma. 10th to Prince of Benton.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Saturday, 27th cold</td> <td>J.W. hauled wood all day Tom had a sow to bull. I went to P.O. ad Chored sent a load of wood to H Leadley</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> sep 5th bred. X</td> <td>Sunday, 28th fair</td> <td>Mary, Father, Children &amp; I went to Church. Children &amp; I to S.S. <p>gave today, 42 c</p> Marguerite of Brandon to P of Benton</td> <td></td> <td>.42</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>254</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>Monday Dec. 29th 1902</td> <td>It was stormy today. I went to see Mr Young &amp; Mr Halls' stock this morning, and to bring Mrs Knowles, out went to the Nomination this Afternoon. Heard things thrashed out pretty thoroughly bread. 11 c</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> x</td> <td>Tuesday 30th cool &amp; fair</td> <td>J.W. Took a grist to mill in morning &amp; hauled a load of wood to Mr McGill. in Benoski's house. In afternoon we fixed a place to breed cows in. Kyma 3rd &amp; No 1 in heat today.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> X</td> <td>Wensday 31st cold</td> <td>J.W. &amp; Father Chored I went to School meeting in morning The vote was 8 &amp; 11 in favor of the Section Joining the consolidated school, in afternoon I went to mill for grist. paid. account. $1000 <p>paid Savage's bill $1675</p> <p>pd for chipping.45c</p> <p>bgt got 500 bran at Goldies</p> Kyma. 3 bred to Prince of Benton.</td> <td></td> <td>10.00 <p>16.75</p> .45</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p></p> Oc 8 x</td> <td>Thursday. 1st Jan 1903</td> <td>We chored around barn and Father and J. sorted apples in Afternoon. Mary Children &amp; I went to Tom's in Afternoon had quite a pleasant time we bred No 1 to Prince of Benton</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>Friday 2nd mild</td> <td>J.W. hauled wood in morning &amp; started Turnips. hauled five loads. got 50" of Sugar from Precious on account of wood. Bessie Mountain came today on her way to Goldstone.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d67f6665a64b74ebb1d5946172ba4a56.pdf 9edda9bbe8159f7cbcfc7537b008ce4c PDF Text Text ������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bc99245f7db66ca40cd667c31c507222.pdf 0577b2a52c77e4ad112087e8c89bba72 PDF Text Text ����������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/49b1ee8ef349fb95d61379b1001c001f.pdf 85c62d63adca6e2417ce6d9bb43c3147 PDF Text Text James Bowman (1863-1944) 1901 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers 18 1900 {Recei ved} Sunday December. 30th fair {Paid} Father Mother & Jennie went to Church Mary & I went at night it was a very good sermon on the out going century. it is marvellous the improvements that have been made this century Monday 31st fine grain 25 We did chores and went for grains in morning and went to nomination in the afternoon. got quite a {bushel} number of big signatures to Mr McMillan’s Petition bu Tuesday. Jan 1st 1901 Cold After Chores were done I went to Whitelaw’s. to get the Petition and. took it to Post Office. in afternoon C.R. came back and we hauled stone and did the chores Wensday 2nd fine cold hay. 1030 grains 75c did chores and hauled stones. and took in a load of hay. $1030. engaged. Monkhouse to come and chop tomorrow 1030 Thursday 3rd fine grain 25 bu 125 We had Monkhouse chopping till 3 P.M. then we did the chores.. Paid Monkhouse 350 Friday 4th Dull 1 350 {Outst anding } �C.R. and Father hauled stone and I hauled two loads on stone boat in morning and went to O.A.C. with x no 1 Saturday 5th fine We did the chores and hauled stones. I went to town got shoes mended 60c Sat 5th Jan. 1901 fine grains 30c 150 pea Bran 310 I got grains 30 bu @ 1.00 bgt pea bran. 310 corn. 100” {lbs} am to get bal of half a ton on Monday got. paid special assessment on insurance $612 medicine for Queen. 50 groceries 65c 310 50 612 65 Sunday 6th fine Mary, Father, Jennie & I went to Church in the morning we had an old fashioned fellowship meeting. & Love feast it was very good but the church was very cold, all except C.R. stayed at home the rest of the day. Monday 7th fair grains 20 bu C.R. haul and Father hauling stone. I went for grains and also went to vote in the afternoon. bgt hardware 30c we have taken a box of cut straw every time we have gone for grains since Xmas Tuesday 8th Dull 30 bu grains C.R. & Father hauling stone in afternoon and C.R. & I made Stone boat in morning. I went for grains and did chores in afternoon thirty bush grains I kept five at home Wensday 9th fair 2 30 �x Father & C.R. working at Stones in morning I did chores and ringed our two young Bulls also McHarvey’s Bull. we went to sale in afternoon C.R. went also Wensday. Jan. 9th. 1901 I also renewed Insurance on our live stock 1000 in waterloo. company Thursday 10th wet 30 bu C.R. oiled harness and washed buggy. I went for grains grains 30 bu chored & went to town bull rings $4.34 180 4.34 bull bgt ov rings 75c for oil. Friday 11th Stormy Clippers for $125 C.R. hauled manure from cattle stables at brewery. 4 loads I went to town bgt. clippers 125 nail puller. 25c bolts 02. 1 02 25 Saturday 12th Stormy grains 30 bu 1.50 C.R. hauled manure from stables 1 load & one from bull pen. I went to town bgt oat meal. 85c got P.O. box $100 got pants. $125 Candies 10c I got grains 30 bush & ringed some bulls this afternoon Mr Breeder & Mrs came today Sunday 13th Dull Father Mary & I went to Church in the morning Mother and C in evening Monday. 14th Dull & soft 20 bu I kept 2 ½ 3 100 85 10 125 1.25 �Clipper 15c C.R. Sick in forenoo n In morning C.R. hauled up wood and I chored and went for Grains returned clippers and got a pair 15c dearer Tuesday 15th fair Father & I did chores and ringed bulls and C.R. helped me in afternoon C.R. sick in morning got 30 bu grains in afternoon 30 bu Grains I kept 5 Wensday Jan 16th 1901 for Stables hay 8.30 C.R. & Father cutting wood I went to town. Paid Toltons $350. bgt load of hay. 830 per ton the load cost $830 bgt ring for keys. 05 recd $1105 from A.P. Westervelt for two mutton Carcasses at 5c Per lb. was offered 7 for wether and 6 for ewe. 350 830 05 Thursday 17th Stormy grains 30 bu I kept 5 We did chores and I got grains in morning in afternoon I took grist to mill got grist back with me. pd {paid} for grinding $120 120 Friday 18th fine We did chores and cut wood in morning. I went to institute meeting in the afternoon C.R. did the chores heard some very good speaking. by Mr McMillan of seaforth and Mr Lewis of Burford. got cutter fixed. 10c. whip. 50c swivel. 06c got Farmers Institute ticket 25c Saturday 19th clear & cold grains 4 06 50 10 25 �30 bu kept 5 recd Check for 25000 We did chores and cut wood in morning and C.R. did chores and I went to A. McIntosh's funeral. went down town for axe handle 25c file 15. seat fixed 50c np {not paid} recd {received} 250 from Mr McGregor 15 25 50 Sunday 20th Dull milder Father Mary & I went to Church. hear Mr Cassady preach on Young people & marriage Monday 21st fair soft C.R. hauling wood up in morning and cutting in afternoon Jan 1901 Monday 21st Soft 20 bu I chored & went for grains in morning. and went to town in afternoon, got harness. mended. 200 paid. Binder Twine Shares. $1800 paid Dr. Reed's account 1700 200 1800 1700 Tuesday 22nd fine 30 bu grains pea Bran $525 /8.10” C.R. and I cut wood in morning & Sharped & set saw. in afternoon I did chores went for grains. 30bu. got hal pea Bran 8.10” @ 65c per 100” 525 Queen Victoria died today pd. Mr Crawshaw for cutting three cords of wood. $1.85c Wensday 23rd fine C.R. and Mr Crawshaw cutting wood all day. I went to see the Framers in the morning and all to see Bruders cow. did not make out much, went in afternoon. Pinders sale. and did chores 5 525 185 �Thursday. 24th Dull & soft straw $600 30 bu grains C.R. hauling wood all day. I got two loads of straw. all $3 each am to get another tomorrow grains today 30 bu. put E.P. May to E.P. Laird 2nd Friday 25th fine We C.R. hauled two loads of manure from the stables. after chores were done I went to the station to meet Mr Phillips of Oakville came to see about Polled Angus bull. He has left me to try & get him a bull 1901 Friday Jan 25th fair I went I got in another load of straw making 3 loads at 900/3 bgt meat at hales 80 groc. I got two wether lambs from Will. freight 84c I gave Mr Phillips a ewe and a ram lamb Dorsets. to help on the loss of his bull Duke of Erin that died of tuberculosis 900 84 Saturday 26th fair 30 bu grains kept 5 C.R. Cutting wood I did chores & cut wood in morning and went for grains 30 bu gave Father 100 Sunday 27th fair Father Mary Jennie & I went to Church heard Mr Cassady preach a sermon with regard to our Late Queen Victoria Monday 28th fair 20 bu grs C.R. Cutting and hauling up wood I helped and did chores. Father working at chores grain 20 bu 6 100 .80 �Tuesday 29th fair & cold grains 30 bu hay $1250 C.R. hauled 2 loads of wood and then I went to town got horses sharped 50c and bgt a load of hay 2965. @ 1200/850. went for grains. 30 bu C McDougall had a heifer to E.P. Laird 2nd paid Thornton & Douglas. 75c for {illegible} Recd from J. Batty a note for two hundred and twenty five dollars. Due Aug 1st 50 12.50 75 Wensday Jan. 30th Cool I was in house sick all day Mr McGregor came today and is well pleased with the stock & Tells me. that I am to go on selling the best I can. and he will be satisfied. C.R. did chores and cleaned grain Thursday 31st cold grains 35 I was sick all day did nothing C.R. & Father. choring and cleaning up seed barley. Friday 1st Feb 1901 Father and C employed same as yesterday and I Ditto. some better Sat. 2nd cold grains 35 bu Father & C employed same as Yesterday I also. improving slowly Sunday 3rd Cold Father was the only one to get to Church this morning. I stayed in the house all day Monday 4th Stormy gro 20 C.R. & Father at same Job. I went to town in afternoon . paid D Baley for sawing woo cutting 7 600 �straw $600, sent $240 to Prof Day to have suffolk sheep transferred to me am sending to A.P.W. pedigrees of four cattle Earns cliffe 2nd 42266 Soudau 2nd 42261 Blyth boy 2nd 42260 Margarite of Brandon 2nd 42262 Tuesday 5th Feb 1901 Pd for grain $24.25 Pea meal 525 62 oats oilcake $3.00 grains 35 bu I went to station in morning sent pedigrees of four cattle to A.P. Westervelt to enter for the sale. also their Pedigree Certificates and a check for $4000 to accompany to be refunded when cattle are put up for sale. C went for grains and paid Jan bill $2425. Went to town in afternoon. pd bal on fish 05 drugs yesterday & today 50 beans & onion yesterday $110 Put Kyma 3 out to E.P. Laird 2nd at Jas Hewers, C got 35 bu Grains. 2425 05 50 Wensday 6th fair C.R. and Father did chores & cleaned up oats. I went to see a Bull at Granton at H.A. Dinsmore's. I bgt his bull Black. Warrior for F.W. Phillips Oakville for one Hundred dollars and to to be shipped tomorrow my expenses. today $295 Thursday 7th fine & cool grains 35 bu I helped with chores in morning. and shipped two sheep to F.W. Phillips Oakville, then I went out to O.A.C. to examine pedigrees in herd book of the Angus bulls we have. down at the brewery. Sent a Teliphone message to Will with an order for four 8 295 1.10 �suffolk ewes. two shearling and two ewe lambs. at $1500 each message. $110 Friday. 8th fine Father & I did chores and ect. {etc.} and I went to town pd Wakefield 50c for meat Pd. Neil for overshoes. $150 got ¼ of mutton from hales. 50 150 Saturday. Feb. 9th 1901 35 grs. 175 kept 5 C.R. did chores and worked around barn all day. I went to town in the morning paid Taxes. $3455 then bgt sugar 50c C got grains $175 stamps 25c. took a pr. {pair} of chickens to Mr Crosby. 3455 50 60 Sunday 10th fair Father, Mary Jennie & I went to Church in morning and mother C & I in evening. heard two very good sermons by Rev. Kettlewell of M. Forest. Monday 11th fair C.R. hauled two loads of manure from. Town Father & 20 bu comings I did chores Mr Geo. Barber paid me the rent for three months for house and pig pen $1950 Took 332” pea chop 1950 1900 Tuesday. 12th Stormy. grains 35 bu kept 4 C.R. Father & Jimmie cleaning up grass peas I took a grist to town 17 bags. 85c bgt corn 72c paid old ac. 1250 sent. $875 to Farmers Advocate meat. 2.50, boots for Father. 250 paid for manure. 110 9 85 72 1250 875 250 250 110 �Wensday. 13th cold We cleaned up grain most of the day. I did chores and went to see grade Angus heifer of Mr Harleys Thursday 14th Cold grains 35 bu kept 4 We did chores in morning & I went to Geo. Whitelaws sale. bgt small Truck $597 597 1901 Friday. Feb. 15th fine C.R. hauled stones from Mitchells 5 loads. Father & I helped him & did chores. I went to town bgt. Salt & Oilcake 260 Saturday 16th fair grains 35 bu kept 5 Father and C.R. hauling Stone. 4 loads I went to town paid McCrae for thrashing 1700 apple butter 200 bgt Tobacco 25 & Licorice 15 sent 97” wheat to J.W. Yeomans 469 Gavins st Toronto Exp. 50 Sunday 17th fine Father Mary and Jennie & I went to Church in the morning heard Rev. Wordsworth preach on. "I have learned in whatsoever state I am therewith to be content" Monday 18th fine 500 bran @ 15 200 o {of} chop @ 20 I did chores. in Father & C.R. hauled four loads of stones. I went to town. bgt. mixture for warts on cattle. 15c Letter C. 02 ordered. 500” bran 200' oat chop at Goldies. 10 1700 200 18 25 110 �Tuesday 19th colder grains 35 bu C.R. hauled. one load of stones from Mitchells and a load of manure from stables. I chored & Father helped. J. S. sorting potatoes. Wensday 20th fair fine Stormy C.R. went to Mitchells sawing Father & I did chores ect. Thursday Feb. 21st 1901 cold grains 17 bu Hay $1035 barley chop 100” at 1c per “ Pea Chop 312” I did chores and went to Whitelaws to buy. straw and to Town and bgt a load of hay. hay was 2305 at 900 per ton. $1035 we C & I went to stables and trained calves most of the afternoon we have tied up four for the sale Friday 23 22nd fine 25 for putting cattle in yard Father & J.S. chored and C.R. went to Whitelaws for two loads of straw and. then we washed cattle. gave young Smith 25c 25 Saturday 23rd fine & cold grains 35 bu brush & comb for cattle 25c C.R. went for a load of straw to Whitelaws and I went to town in morning bgt load of oats. 78 bu. 28” @ 29c = $22.85, bgt 62” meat from Mr Alderson. @ $3.72/6, returned a pair of shoes to Mr Neil $200 bgt 2 doz bags at Hewers @ 432/18 7 sacks at P. Anderson @ 35c/5 C.R. & I went to stables in afternoon and trained calves to lead. got grains. 35 bu bgt brush & comb for cattle. 11 2285 372 4.32 �Sunday 24th cold Father, Mary, Jennie & I went to Church in morning heard Mr Cassady preach on. home life. we all stayed at home for the rest of the day Monday 25th Dull Pea Bran $550 Father & C.R. & J.S. chored and cleaned grain in morning. I went to town bgt. Pea bran, 550 bgt 5 ton of hay from Friskin of Nichol @ $8 per ton, to be delivered soon 550 Feb. 1901 Tuesday 26th fCold grains 35 C & I went to station to ship Dorset sheep to Mr Phillips Oakville. also sold a ram to Mr Coles of Brantford for $1000. and sent him to the station. got grist of chop from mill pd. 130 and. 130 Wensday 27th fine after chores we took cattle in to the sale and I stayed there the rest of the day. Mr Dinsmore came and selected a bull to exchange with Mr McGrogor for his old bull. paid Wm Tuck $885 for Carpenter work. 885 Thursday 28th fine grains 23 B. Leonard to Andrew Oliver Preston The Durham cattle were finished yesterday and Hereford started this morning. the sold fairly well but the Angus and Galloways went very. slow. we sold two one for 51 Brandon Leonard and. Altona for $43 to Dan Reed of Glanford. I recd 5100 from Alex White for Leonard and D Reeds not for his recd $1300 due in a week. 12 5 �road Galt SFriday 29th 1st March 1901 fi blustery three loads stone 750 Pea Chop 382” Father & C.R. hauled two loads of stones from Whitelaws I paid them for straw. 750. I got a load of hay in making a total from Mr Faskin 9580. 3140. for home 12.56 6440 for stables at brewery 25 76 at $8 per ton $38.32c pd. Hewers account. 10 750 38.32 Saturday Mch. 2nd 1901 hay for Calves 25.76 grains today 38 bu I went to town. paid J. Faskin for hay $3832 bgt oatmeal. $180, candies 05 recd $1020 for seed grain Mr Zavitz sent for. 16 bu seed oats. Daubeney $1020 3832 05 180 Sunday. 3rd fair & soft Father, Mary, Jennie & I went to Church heard Mr. C. preach another sermon on home life it was very good. Monday 4th fair I went I did chores Father & C.R. hauled 4 loads of stones. I went to town after dinner bgt. corn. & oilcake $240 240 Tuesday. 5th Cold aborted cow Put cow in stables. Coming s 25c C.R. & Father hauled four loads of stones and Kyma 4th had heifer calf today. I did chores ect. Dixie our Durham Grade cow aborted twin calves yesterday. Mary & children went to visit Mr Hamill's & McCannels I went to town bgt carbolic Acid and Jey’s fluid.” for 68c 13 68 �disinfecting stable, to prevent Abortion got. Malt comings {combings}. 25c Wensday 6th cold account Rendere d $273.08 Father & I disinfected stable & did chores. C.R. hauled four loads of stones. J.S. worked around barn Thursday 7th fine 25 bus Father and C. hauling stone 4 loads I did chores went to town got cutter shaft fixed at penfolds. bgt paper bags 32 ect recd $505 for grass peas ch went to Barber in evening went for grains 32 505 Mch. 1901 Friday 8th Dull. Father & C hauled 4 loads stone. J.S & I did chores J. Hill of Cumnock was here for dinner and bgt 31 bu & 8” Daubeney oats @ 40c got seed grain ready to ship tomorrow. 1350 1350 Saturday 9th fair grains 27 bu Pd Feb Grains $2045 I did chores shipped 4 lots of seed grain and went for grains in afternoon, paid last months account. $2045, went to town in evening got fowls from Aunt Maggie, meat $104 put Elm Park. May. to E.P. Laird, recd. $1097 for barley Sunday 9 10th wet Father Mary & I went to Church heard. Rev. Christy it was a good sermon on the use of our Monday 10 11th fair X 14 2045 104 10 97 �C.R. finished hauling 4 loads manure and from B Stables and hauled from barnyard in afternoon , Rose had a heifer calf grains 22 bu Pea Chop 220” Tuesday 12 we hauled two loads of posts from McAllister's swamp 140 at 9c each. 1260 1260 13th TWensday Wensday C.R. hauled manure in morning and we hauled cleaned barley in afternoon I went to town. bgt hardware 25c, recd 60.66 for seed grain and $1007 that I sent to Bruce & Co. Hamilton I am out 10c for P.O. order. also sent for 12 bu for ourselves, & 35 bu for T. Eaton Co. Ltd W. Tuck came to look at Barn & fixed boards & hooks in house. 50c 6066 50 Thursday 14th Mch 1901 Coming s 25 CFather C.R. & Jimmie Cleaned up grain and & got it ready to ship shipped. seed grain and did chores. bgt a ladder for. $175 , 27ft. bgt comings 25 Friday 15th Friday 15th fine Corn Chop $900 Father & I did chores C.R. & J.S. Sawed wood all day. I went to town after dinner bgt 1000” of corn chop $900 and Saturday 16th fine {mds?} 8.00 300 Father & I did chores and filled & shipped 20 bu barley to J.W. Harteman. Meaford. 8 bu oats ot G.E. Whiteside. Wilson P.O. New York got a pr. of shoes for J.S. $190 bgt. 1000 {mds?} $8/16 200. oilcake. 300 15 175 �oilcake Sunday 17th fine C.R. Sick. I worked at chores nearly all day & Father Mary & Jennie went to Church. Monday 18th fine I chored most of the day C.R. Sick J.S. cutting wood. Father choring Tuesday. 19th fair Stormy 35 bu grains X Father & I did chores C.R. & J.S. cutting wood W. Tuck here and gave us list of timber to cut for barn. Mr Moyer of preston here for Daubeney oats, sold him 5 bush for $200 got grains the afternoon 35 bu Kyma 6th bull calf today Thursday Wensday. Mch. 21st 1901 Stormy C½ grains 20 bu I did chores Father sick with with a cold. J.S. working at wood & chores. Crawshaw here in afternoon. I got grain 20 bu C.R. went to McCraes wood cutting I went to town in afternoon got got harness fixed 200 shipped some seed grain WensThursday 20 22th J.S. & C.R. working at wood I did chores and C.R. & I tried to break in a young bull. I shipped some seed grain Friday 22nd fair 16 200 �Father & I did chores J.S. Worked at wood C.R. & Crawshaw. working at timber & shipped some seed grain. Saturday 23rd fine grains 35 bu I went to town in morning got tooth fixed. went to find men to help with timber pd Mr Crawshaw accounts $250 250 Sunday 24th Dull Father Mother. and I went to Church heard Rev. Cassady preach to Children it was applicable to oleder people as well Monday 25th soft weC.R. hauled up timber all day Father helped him Mr Ibbotson was here in afternoon helping me cut overlay and wood. recd. P.O. Order from C German for $3000 3000 Tuesday. 26th fine Father & CR. hauling up timber. Mr Ibbotson cutting and also Mr Cook & & his man. I did chores. Wensday 27th Mch 1901 Four men working Timber hewing it. I did Chores and went to town J.S. Splitting wood. Father helping me. I sent $13.28 to John A Bruce & Co. and $1215 to Jn Mountain Thursday 28th fair & cold 18 bu grains $510 pea 510 17 �Bran four men working at timber Father doing chores J.S. splitting wood. I went to town in afternoon got grains 18 bu pea Bran $510 Tin ware. 50c. Friday 29th fine Four men working at timber all day. Tooth filled with gold $400 np, then bgt meat at Hales $160 4.50 1.60 Saturday 30th fine grains 35 kept. 6 Four men working at timber all day. I went to town in morning. got load of hay saw. Mr Howitt about the Pasture and also Mr Barber They are agreeable for me to sublet the field. got grains 35 bu Sunday 31st fine Father Mary, Jennie & I went to Church in the morning. We all stayed at home the rest of day Monday. Apr 1st 1901 fine Four men working at Timber J.S. splitting wood. Father & I doing chores. Tuesday 2nd fair Grs 1 75 Men finished hewing timber today. pd. Ibbotson 800. Cook 605 Ammst Anderson $165, Shire man 385. Wensday 3rd April 1901 x E.P. May in heat C.R. hauled manure from Stables 3 loads I worked at chores. about noon Mr McGregor came to see stock. and we had quite a talk about the N.W.T. I bgt chop $310. Bran 70c. chopping 55. 18 800 605 165 385 �Thursday 4th fair grains 25 bu straw 600 Father and I doing chores C.R. hauling manure from Stables 4 loads we bgt two loads straw from. McDougalls $600 Mr Bell of Waverly came to see about a bull. 600 Friday 5th fine Father and I chored and Father Mother, Bessie & I went to Church. There was a very good Love feast went We came home and found John Mountain here. We spent a pleasant afternoon. looking around Stock Mr Bell of Waverly selected a Bull and Expects 25 to send for him in a short time, also sold a rooster for 75c 75c Egg 25c Saturday 6th fine x 40 bu grains kept 10 C.R. away home on a visit Father & I did chores and J.S. split wood. we I went to town got grains. bgt a load of oats. $1873, paid C.E. Howitt rent on pasture & stables $14 bgt bgs at Hewers. $363 1873 1400 363 Sunday 7th fine Father Mary, Bessie & Jennie & Alex went to Church in morning Mother & I in evening C.R. away. April. 1901 Monday 8th Cool. Father & I did chores and I went to town for chop. and paid Presents ac for chop Bran & chopping. $525, I bgt wire at Morris' 180” steeples, 10” @ 3c per” Tuesday 9th fine & cool 20 bu C.R. Plowing I did chores J.S. away. Father did chores I went to town with drill fixing and. bgt alsike clover 19 525 580 �grains 1000 midlings 225 pd Express on clover. 80c. went for grains in afternoon got 1000 midlings for calves 1000” for. our own stable 225 80 Wensday 10th fine Corn Chop 500” Hay $20.21 man helping unload 25c C.R. Rolling J.S. Plowing I went for grains 25 bu got corn chop. 500 at 95 Two loads hay from Reeves at 875 per ton. $20.21c 2021 Thursday 11th fine Father & I doing chores C.R. Rolling, J.S. plowing I went to town got cultivator fixed $600 at McL. & Dawson's got envelopes 75 paper 05 600 75 05 Friday 12th fine Grains 25 kept 5 grains 40 kept 8 Father & I did chores C.R. Rolling & cultivating J.S. finished plowing Sod & rolled a little. and harrowed a patch of fall wheat and rye. I sowed grass seed clover on about 5 acres of fall wheat and rye, Saturday. 13th fine Father at chores and C.R. Cultivating and J.S. Harrowing. I sowed corner patch near Fords seeded it with clover & Timothy Mr Bruder brgt {brought} Fat cow. weight 1240 @ 5c = $62 already paid $1050 bal 51.50 pd $50 bal due 150 {Cont’d from Sat. 13th} sent oats to Bellamy Toledo sent 23 bgs and 7 sacks to J. Mountain., bgt ten bgs today. $163. sent $1781 to J.A. Bruce & Co. 20 5000 163 �Sunday. 14th fair Mary Jennie & I went to Church. heard Mr Cassady preach. Monday 15th fine Father not well. C.R. & I hauled 12 loads manure from G.T.R. Yards Tuesday 16th fine grains 25 bu C.R. hauled 1 load of manure & I hauled one and then he cultivated J.S. harrowed after cultivator in afternoon I got grains 25 bu Wensday 16 17th fine grs 40 bu C.R. Cultivating. I chored got grains 40 bu finished sowing D oats in afternoon seeded the ground sent kept 10 $900 to Aunt M. 900 Thursday 17 18th finDull & wet Father & I chored. C.R. & J.S. harrowed & cultivated till rain stopped them. We filled up order of seed grain and I shipped grain & got horses shod in afternoon 50c nails. 15c C.R. Clipped five rams. 50 15 Friday 19th cool frost grains 25 bu kept 5 Father Choring. J.S. & CR Cultivating & harrowing & picking stones. I went for grains 25 bu sowed Siberian oats in afternoon Apr. Saturday 20th 1901 Stormy grs 35 bu 113 21 �We finished sowing oats in morning. in afternoon I went with grist of wheat to mill. C.R. got grains & 35 bu then chored. I pd for grinding wheat 1.13 {Mds?} 42c got whiffletree mended. 15c peanuts. 10c. 42 15 10 Sunday 21st wet Father Jennie & I went to Church. in morning Monday 22nd fair Father & I did chores C.R. piled wood. J.S. also piling wood. C.R. harrowed fall wheat where I had sown. clover seed Tuesday 23rd Dull x grains 35 bu I went to Mount Forest put Kyma 6th to E.P. Laird C.R. Chored. J.S. Harrowing Ticket. 275 other exp. 20c Found all well 20 275 Wensday 24 x I came home put E.P. May to E.P. Laird bgt seeds. 460 sold s. Skin, 75 np to Hewer. J.S. harrowing C.R. choring Father fixing bull pen. 460 WenThursday 25th fine grs 30 bu I sowed barley and some grass peas. C.R. cultivating & harrowing grains 30 bu oilcake. 50” salt 50” oilcake 50 lb salt 25c Friday 26th fine straw 415. C.R. sowed rape. J.S. rolling I chored & finished sowing grain. McGregor man here today recd $5750 from S. Stewart bal due me on Dorset sheep 22 $5750 �Saturday. Apr. 27 1901 Mr Tolton 15c grs 20 bu kept 3. Father. Choring. J.S. Rolling C.R. digging post holes I went to town bgt 100 bu oats from R. Shortreed, @ 30c per bush. to be delivered at mill. paid Mr Tolton for buying straw 15c grains 20 bu. C.R. & I put in posts. Sunday 28th fine C.R. working at fence J.S. rolling. Father choring. I went to town in morning. got seale returned the one I had borrowed. $1400 np. at M bgt. 100 bu Oats from Shortreed @ 30c. to be delivered at Mill, {illegible} Ect. 10c shipped some seed barley, C.R. & I worked at fence in afternoon. 1400 10 Sunday 28th fine Father Mary Jennie & I went to Church. in morning & mother & I in evening Monday 29th fine grs 25 C.R. & I working at fence got grains. 20 25 bu J.S. Gang plowing and harrowing manure in Tuesday 30th fine grains 35 bu halter 20c Father choring J.S. G plowing. C.R. & I shipped bull to Jno Bell Elmvale also ram & rooster. We did some choring and went for grains I went to Jim's mill for chop. 59 bgs paid for chopping. $150 C.R. fixing fence in afternoon Wensday May 1st 1901 Telegra m 25c Father choring and cutting stone. C.R. & J.S. working up the mangel ground. I went in afternoon with Mr Borthurck to help him fix up car for stock. pd for telegram 25c. 23 150 �Thursday 2nd fair wet night We shipped all the McGregor cattle but two and our two bulls E.P. Stamp 2nd & E.P. Laird 2nd. bgt things for shipping. & divine. 15, 15, 15. 45 Friday 3rd fine CR Father cutting stone J.S. piling wood C.R. & I fixing fecne in morning and sowing mangels in afternoon C.R spreading manure & plowing it in. pd him 25c for spreading N. Soil 25 Saturday 4th fine Father cutting stone J.S. choring. C.R. & I finished sowing mangels and carrots and. worked at Fence in the afternoon. I went to Town bgt. meat $120. sulphur. 25 25 120 Sunday 5th fine Father Mary, Jennie & I went to Church in morning and. Mother & I in evening. Monday 6th fine I shipped potatoes & got grains 50. in morning C.R. & I did worked at fence in afternoon 50 Tuesday 6 7th fine C.R. & I worked at fence all day. grains 50c. Wensday 8th fine Father & I worked at fence all day. C.R. dug post holes. 24 50 �Thursday 9th Dull We finished wearing fence in morning and. I went to town in afternoon bgt wire 25. shovel. 80c, meat $130 130 25 80 Friday 10th fair. We fixed anchor posts in wire fence in morning then went to haul feed from Brewery stables and C.R. hauled manure from Stables in afternoon 2 loads. Father & I set posts in road fence near Barbers Saturday 11th fair Father. and I went to see about stone in morning we are to get some from Mr Higgan. bgt Fark Car & slings from Swayze for 1400 He is to get the old ones. pd. Goldies ac $4250, returned about 75” wire to Morris. pd for 1 brl {barrel} salt. 100” Oil cake. ½ bu corn and 1 bg. potatoes. 4250 Sunday 12th fine Father Mary Jennie & I went to Church. heard Minister of Sherbourne. st. Toronto preach on : In evening on Temtation. in evening. Monday 13th we hauled stone and finished putting in posts. went to {sorrel?} in evening. paid Higgins for stone $565 565 May. 14th 1901 fine We chored a while in morning and we hauled manure rest of the day.. 15 loads Father cutting stone. I owe Jn Mountain for Barley. 71.48c Wensday 15th fine 50 25 �We hauled manure today 15 loads. J.S. Gang plowing I went to town bgt harness 50 chain. 80 np at Morris, meat $259 pd. section men. $100 & gave Jno. B. & Boss 1 bg potatoes each for manure 259 100 80c 40 40 60 Thursday 16th fine Father cutting stone J.S. plowing in manure wC.R. & I hauled manure with two teams. We hauled & spread twenty loads. Friday 17th Dull Father cutting stone. J.S. plowing. C.R. & I hauling manure. hauled 2 16 loads Saturday 18th fine x Father not well. J.S. plowing C.R. & I hauling manure 18 15 loads. finished big field & I shipped 40 bgs potatoes to R.H. Hammel to Alexandria. got fork at Penfolds 40c np Raw oil. 40c p sold skin 75 at Hewers bgt 1 bush buck wheat 60 chgd Sunday 19th Dull Father Jennie & I went to Church in morning heard Mr Cassady preach. Monday 20th Dull We. finished hauling manure & I went to see J. Howes about raising moving sheep pen Tuesday 21st May 1901 Dull We worked at hauled saw dust in morning 4 loads took in a little over ¾ cords of heading. I went to 26 7475 200 85 �town Wm in afternoon sent $7475 to Jn Mountain pd for writing paper. 200 medicine for cow. 50c. meat 85 Wensday 22nd Wet morning we worked at sheep pen clearing away things for to move went to town after dinner. bgt wire. 178.” at Morris paid $2500 on Morris ac 2500 Thursday 23rd fine Dull Father Cutting stone J.S. harrowing & cultivating. C.R. digging post holes & setting posts for wire fence along from barn to orchard. I took Mary & Children to Station they are taking a visit to London. to see Andrew. got colt shod 25 np Ticket for. Mary $215 25 215 Friday 24th wet & Dull C.R. & I worked at wire fence all day. J.S. away for holiday. gave him $200 200 Saturday 25th fine & cool. Father & C.R. choring. I went to town in morning bgt wire 68”. steeples. 5” saw. J. Howse about moving & Raising barn and got his moving machinery without charge also D. Keleher is coming to help us with barn. then I went up to L. Roth's for the moving stuff & went to town in afternoon. bgt meat $225 head. 44 got 2 Jacks from G.B.M. then asked hands & C.R. went for 4 Jacks 1901 Sunday. May 26 fair Father & I went to church in the morning. heard a Presbyterian. Stranger from Port Elgin a very Good 27 225 44 178” on wire �sermon on Joseph. We all stayed home the rest of the day Monday. 27th fine 1 framer today We moved our sheep pen today had. J. House's Tackling. W Tuck did the work. had hand from. Mr Barber. McDougall Bye, ½ Friendship Mitchell McCraw, Harvey. ½. Tuesday 28th Dull we cleaned up rubbish and started to dry out foundation went to town bgt. corn 35c alfalfa. 50c. Wensday 29th Dull We worked at Foundation preparing. for masons I went to mill for cedar lumber got $576 hardware. 18c P chain mended 05 58 05 5.76 Thursday 30th wet We chored around barn trimmed cattles feet. whitewashed cellar. & hen house C.R. went for a load of shingles from shortreeds. np. we fixed a little fence Friday 31st wet 1 Framer today We. worked at Foundation in morning. C.R. scraping I went to town to see about Mason and buy nails bgt. 40” spikes at Morris np we cut potatoes in afternoon. W. Tuch had a man here today making frames. 40” nails Saturday June 1st 1901 fine C.R. scraping foundation in morning Father stone cutting I went to town sent $200 to Blake Lash and 28 200 �Cassels to pay interest on mortgage. recd. $6875 from A.G.H. Luxton. for Dorset sheep and $7400 From Jas D McGregor bgt lime for Father we Planted potatoes in afternoon. 6875 7400 Sunday. 2nd Wet Mary, Jennie & I went to Church. heard Rev Mills preach and attended monthly fellowship meeting Monday 3rd fine & cool 1 Laborer 1 day C.R. & I cut potatoes & planted some. Father & laborer worked at the foundation. I shipped seven Dorsets. to A.G.H. Luxton Georgetown. Freight to be $112, we planted one bag of Clorks Leamington potatoes Luxton to sent me $2500 1.12 Tuesday. 4th fine Father & I builging most of the day J Faley & C.R. working at Foundation & hauling stone to us went to See J. House about raising barn he says he can come in about two weeks paid R. Short-reed for oats. 3000 3000 Wensday. 5th fine we worked at barn all day. J. Faley. Laboring. Thursday 6th fine 1901 We. worked at barn all day. D. Keleher & J. Foley helping us. we got along very well. Friday 7th fair Dull Queen had filly We worked at Foundation all day. K. & F helping us Telegram about cattle. 25 29 25 �foal today Saturday 8th fine & cool We. shipped steer and Bull today. received check 37500 00 at least $375 Deposited it in the Bank of Commerce or gave it to the Manager to pace to my credit. Then we went to get consul papers and had dinner at Pearsons and 30c n.p. then got cattle shipped boxes & paid. 30c The Rest worked at Foundation paid J. Foley $500 tonight C.R. went for Keleher's Scaffolding. bgt. 30 500 Sunday 9th fine Father, Mary Jennie & I went to Church in the morning & Mother & I in the evening. Monday 10th fine x We worked at the Foundation all day. K. & F were here all day. put Kyma 4th to O.A.C. Bull Yesterday. Kyma 3rd also in heat Tuesday. 11th fine We worked at the Foundation all day. w K. & F here Wensday 12th fine We. worked at Foundation all day. {K?} & F here we got oat chop from J. L. Simpson paid he delivered it June 1901 Thursday 13th fine 1011 145 30 30 �We worked at Foundation all day. C.R. getting Turnip ground ready. bgt meat. $145 paid Hales account Friday. 14th Showery III we worked at Foundation until noon & then chored & scuffled roots & harrowed corn 3 framers all day. K & F here till noon I am to Saturday 15 fine Father working at found-ation. F here all day I pd him $5 & owe him bal of $9.38. paid Jim for chop. 30.60 pd Keleher for mason work & scaffolding $2200 3060 2200 Sunday 16th fine Father Mary & I went to Church heard Mr Cassady preach, & read the pastoral adress Mother & I went in the evening. to the mid quarter sacrament. Took Mary & Jennie both to Church for 1 Monday 17th fine We finished sowing turnips in the morning and C.R. harrowed potatoes & rolled turnips. & hauled up poles for Jacking up barn roof. I went to town with Keleher's scaffolding & got 18 3x4.14 ft scautting for braces. at 19 per 475 & ordered 3 x 40 12 & 14 ft Elm sils for barn. 475 Tuesday. 18th fine weFarmers all at work Father pointing. C.R. & J. Porter. getting shingles off barn at brewery. I went to town got dishes $185. meat 200 June 1901 31 200 185 �Wensday. 19th fine .75 We started to raise barn this morning. had McD J. House helping. Tuck & two men. had 3 Jack's from Morris. About 5 P.M. the prop Tl tilted and the whole roof smashed in but no one was hurt but all badly scared. Thursday 20th fiWet x We. worked at barn all day and I went to town took home Jacks. and. bgt oat meal. 100. buggy fixed 25 took hay fork track & car in to Mr Swayze. Mr Mulshlock had cow to bull 100 25 100 Friday 21st fine J.F. C.R. & I worked at Brewery stable tearing it down. three framers at work all day. Saturday 22nd fine We Raised barn today had two of Morris Jacks pd. J. House for Moving. $1200 bgt meat in morning. $2.14 Sunday 23rd fine Mary, Children Father & I went to Church. in M. & Mother & I in evening Monday 24th fine H We worked at tearing down stable & helping Framers to raise shed roof. went to town for. went to station with Mr Sharp E. Jackson was here all day helping us Tuesday 25th fine H We helped framers in forenoon & tore. down building in afternoon. R Mc is going to make frames at Tunleys tomorrow morning 32 1200 214 �June. 1901 Wensday 26th fine We finished getting the good lumber. and have offered R. Brandon the bal of lumber for $1500. R. Mc off ½ day Thursday 27th fine We fixed fence around new pasture in morning & C.R. scuffled & hoed Turnips also E. Jackson I went to town for meat $150 at Hales np. potatoes at Hewers 50 np Framers all here all day 1.50 50 Friday 28th fine Framers all worked at barn. Mr S helping Father C.R. hoeing mangels I scuffled corn in morning & hoed Mangels in Afternoon got 30” 5 inch spikes and 100” 3 inch nails at Morris Saturday 29th fine We worked. around barn in morning. C.R. hoeing mangels Father painting and Mr S laboring to him all Framers at work all day. Mary & I went to town and met Andrew and Mr Darby and we are changing our Mort-gage from our farm Blake Lash & Cassels Toronto to Simpson and Darby. Robert Knowles Executor they are to bear all expense of the change Sunday 30th fine Father Mary Children & I went to Church in the morning & mother & I in evening. Monday. July 1st 1901 only one Father Mr S & I hoed Mangels & turnips all day C.R. & Mr Tuck's two men took a holiday. We Mr T shingled framer all day. C.R. off 33 nails �Tuesday 2nd fine C.R. Raising drills for Rape I pulled weeds and worked sowed rape. Father & Mr S at stone work. Mr Tuck Wensday 3rd fine Shower We mowed a little hay in morning & then sowed Rape & kiled up hay. Father & Mr S at Painting & all framers at work. Thursday 4th showery Cut a little hay went to town bgt hardware bolts. hinges P. Greens cut a Morris. 5 hanger 2 loads 1 pulley from Swayze and meat $1.76 pd 200, paid for lumber $680. harness mended 40c 200 40 680 Friday 5th Dull H We worked around the barn in morning and hoed turnips in afternoon Mr S away all day. all Framers here Saturday 6th fine & cool Pedigre es. Framers all at work. Mr S. ½ day. pd him $500 I went to town & got some bolts. Father C.R. & I hoed turnips in morning & raked & kiled hay in afternoon Rory of Brandon 2nd 42270 calved Mch 18th 1900 Bowman. 5. dropped spg 1900 A.E. Tag. 5/6 Sunday. 7th fine Mary Children & I went to church in morning & mother & I in evening Mr C. preached both times July. 1901 34 500 �Monday 8th fine All framers here. Mr Went for 100” flour to J.S. in evening. Aunt Maggie came Tuesday 9th fine ½ All framers here. J. K. here ½ day. A.M. here ½ day. w Wensday 10th fine Mr S. J.K. & A.M. all day Framers all here I went to town bgt 100 5 in nails handles. 23c, rope 8 ⅓” @ 12 ½, meat 1.22 harness mended. 35c can mended. 10c groceries 90 122 35 10 90 Thursday 11th fine Framers left today Framers went to Sunleys at noon today. at noon today I got 3 pulley hooks at Swayzes scantling at Stewarts 25c screws at M. 09. hat A.M. J.K. & Mr S. all here today. bgt ticket for Mother 275 4 of us hoed turnips scuffled mangels & potatoes. 1 plowed fallow 25 09 2.75 Friday 12th fine had Mr S and the two boys all day. pd boys each. 210 pd Mr S. 800, went to town bgt. sprayer, 90c, P. Green. 20 1 gal machine oil at Morris Saturday 13th fine 7 loads We worked at hay. hauled 7 loads. cut 3 acres and kiled it also. put P. Green on potatoes. Mr S here all day Sunday. 14th fine & hot 35 210 210 800 90 20 32 �July 15th 1901 Monday. fine & very hot x I went to Sorby's with Mares. neither were in season then went to hunt for help in hay. W. Kelso came in afternoon and I expect him right along. Tuesday 16th fine wet W.K. here all day he & C hoed turnips in morning and scuffled. I cut clover in morning and we hauled a load of raking in afternoon then went to. work in barn till evening we had a good shower Wensday 17th fine We hauled four loads of hay and. kiled all that was cut. W.K. here all day Thursday 18th fine We hauled in two loads of timothy & seven of clover W.K. away today Friday 19th fine We finished cutting this seasons hay & started hauled. twelve loads W.K. here today.. Saturday 20th fine We finished hauling hay today three loads & started. to cut fall wheat. went to town bgt meat. 78c. Sunday 21st fine Father Mary & Children went to Church in morning and we went to Mrs Ford's funeral in afternoon & mother J & I to Church in evening 36 78 �Monday 22nd fine x We put in overlay for granery & Jacked up overlay in implement shed had two jacks two hrs. W Tuck here ½ day we cut wheat in afternoon and hoed turnips. Princess in heat sent her to Sorby Tuesday. July 23rd fine x We finished cutting fall wheat & Rye and the little corner field of oats near Fords. sent entries application for reg of seven calves and $1050 fees. 1050 Wensday. 24th fine We cut Barley and almost finished the Daubeney oats. C.R. shocking and J.S. & Father hoeing Turnips. Thursday 25th Dull We finished cutting Daubeney oats and hauled in the rye. four loads. Will and Norman came down to see us. We went to Sorby's to see about {car?} room. Friday 26th fine I went to town in morning bgt hardware. 50. 13. 28. 15. pd meat at Hales n.p. 95c took grist of wheat & chop to Jim's Mill got 3 bgs chopped and bgt 165” oat chop. pd for chopping & gristing & oat chop 310 Saturday 27th fine x We hauled fall wheat all day 10 loads. H. Leadley came out in afternoon. Princess took horse on Thursday Sunday 28th Dull & wet 37 106 95 310 �Father Mary, baby & I went to Church in morning Mother Jennie & I in evening. This was sacrament Sunday Monday 29th Wet We worked at roots & set up down shocks worked at sheep pen in afternoon. Hales got old ewe. 60” of mutton Tuesday. July 30th 1901 fine I went to town in morning got 17” of meat. from hales hats. 62c paid, overalls & smock 2.13 paid for corn $ 133. recd 75c from Mr Hammell $1.50 from W.H. Sleeman, $1.50 from C.E. Sleeman $150 L Schmuck. sent ten $ to H. J. Hill. entry fees for Exhibition Father. J.S. & Charlie all working at roots. 75 150 1.50 150 213 62 133 1000 Wensday 31st We cut oats. Father & J.S. hoeing & scuffling Thursday Aug 1st We finished cutting today at noon. and hauled in 5 loads barley 1 of wheat & 1 of oats in afternoon. Friday 2nd Dull evening W.K. 1 day Pf W.K. 300 We hauled in 11 loads of oats. had W. Kelso all day Sat. 3th fine WK 1 day Father & J.S. working at Turnips C.R. choring W. K. digging out foundation I went to town got wagon fixed 75c. meat 50c. Dr Savages bill 400 pd from chop. 910. Pd W. Tuck 1000 pd 38 75 50 400 910 �1000 Sunday 4 fine Father, Mary, Children & I went to Church heard. Rev. Mills preach. Mother Jennie & I in evening Monday 5th fine W.K. ½ day We hauled oats all day had W. Kelso in afternoon Tuesday 6th fine W.K 1 day We thrashed today. had W. Kelso & a hand from McCannels 1901 Wensday. Aug 6 7th fine We hauled oats all day finished all but peas & rakings Thursday 8th fine We. pulled peas. most of the day. Father raking stubble Mr Hether is putting eave trough on our barn at 10c a foot and does all the extra fixing free Friday 9th fine Mary & I went to town this morning. bgt meat. 13” @ 7c 91c at Hales left buggy at Penfolds to have tires set we finished all but peas .91 Saturday. 9th fine We finished harvest today hauled seven loads peas. I went to town got buggy fixed 300 P. 100” Oil cake. $140 berries. 25c 39 140 300 �25 Sunday 10th fine Father Mary Children & I went to Church in morning & Mother & I in evening Mr Mills preached a good sermon in morning on Faith Mr Cassady in evening Monday 11th fine C.R. at Bye's thrashing all day. J.S. weeding mangels and Father & I choring Tuesday 12th fine I went to town J.S. & C.R. Weeding & Cultivating Father choring & weeding I bgt barrow $400 shoes $250 meat 65c, Stone hammer 60c P Mr Hether finished eave troughing barn today 1.37 {illegible} less. $125 for old pipe 250 400 60 1901 Wensday Aug 14th fine Father. building Foundation under sheep pen. I did chores and labored to him Thursday 15th fine C.R. Plowing for fall wheat J.S. weeding potatoes I chored & helped Father at building Friday 16th fine Father building I went to town aced chored J.S. weeding turnips C.R. Plowing. I bgt hardware. 45. 40. corn. & oatmeal. $725 meat. 65c np sold 4 loads of gravel. @ 10c. 40c 40 85 725 65 40 �Saturday 17th fine C.R. Plowing. all day J.S. hoeing turnips. Father working at Mason work under sheep pen. I went to town in morning Monday Sunday 19 18th fine Father Mary Children & I went to Church in morning & Mother J & I in evening Mr Cassady preached in evening on the two virgins showing that the foolish had a show of religion but it did not avail. Monday 19th Dull C.R. Plowing. J.S. hoeing. Turnips. Father masoning I labored to him and went to town. bgt meat 77c C. Oil 72c, brush 25 recd $18500 from Jonathan Batty 77 25 72 $18500 Tuesday 20th fine Father building J.S. plowing pea ground C.R. hauling out manure for fall wheat. Wensday. Aug 21st 1901 fine Father building. J.S. plowing & choring. C.R. hauling manure. Thursday 22nd Showery C.R. finished hauling manure to field north of bush. and started at south piece J.S. plowing. and both Cleaned up grist Friday 23rd wet We cleaned seed wheat in morning and chored J.S. plowing and C.R. cleaning earth out of sheep pen. I 41 170 �went with grist to mill paid for chopping Ect. $170 pd. W. Jackson $250 250 Saturday 24th fine C.R. hauling manure and Choring. J.S. plowing Father not well. I went to town pd. Mr McCannel. $3.40 being {my?} share done him from the Howitt Lease business pd. Hales account & bgt meat. 3.75 Pd Fosters acc. $450 375 450 8925 1150 135 199 Pd. Shortreed for Shingles $8925 Pd. S & G Penfold for twine $1150 hardware. at Morris. $135 “ “ Penfolds. $1 340 1800 99 500 1868 Tomatoes 20c. W.B. Swayze. 1800 for Hay Fork ect Pf. J Friendship for work in Jake barn raising time 500 James Hewers ac. Sunday. Sep. 25th 1901 Mary Children & I went to Church in morning & Mother Jennie & I in evening. Monday 26th fine C.R. Choring J.S. Plowing I went to town pd. Goldies acc $2275, bgt 300 bran to put in car. paid Morris ac bgt. L. Oil. 67c Drugs. 25c. 40c stewarts ac. 42 2275 4000 67 25 40 107 500 �Insurance 500 Tuesday 27th. Got all ready and started with cattle to Toronto. Wednesday 28th. Charlie hauling manure and helping Will to the station. Uncle J. plowing. Thursday 29th. Uncle J. plowing all day. Charlie at manure in forenoon & at Barber's threshing in afternoon. Got 8 ½ lbs. Flank & Brisket 60c & 1 ½ n minced meat 15 Friday 30th. x Uncle J. Plowing in forenoon & at town in after-noon. Gave him 50c. Charlie & J. Friendship at manure all day. Sat. 31st. Charlie finishing manure and cultivating. Uncle J. still away at town. Uncle Robt. came to-day. Got new pump from Grant Sunday Sept. 1st. Gr. M. & children to church in morning & Grp & Gran at night. Monday Sept. 2nd Charlie cutting flax & corn. Uncle J. plowing. Got meat 43 $13 �Tuesday 3rd. Charlie working at buckwheat & corn & Uncle J. plowing Wed. 4th. Charlie & Uncle J. getting fall-wheat ground ready for sowing. Grandpa & Barber's ½ dy. Got 10 lb beefsteak Thursday 5th. Charlie sowing fall-wheat. Un. J. plowing. Got about 8 lbs Flank. Grandpa at Barber's 1 dy. Friday Sept. 6th Charlie finished fall-wheat. Un. J. puling weeds out of rape, Grandpa at Barber's 1 dy. Sat. Sept. 7th. Charlie harrowing fall-wheat-ground in forenoon & tidying up yard in afternoon U.J. Gang plowing and pulling weeds out of rape. Sunday Sept. 8th. Grpa. Children & Ma at church in morning. Grp & Gran. in evening. Monday Sept. 9th. Charlie working around barn & turning flax. U.J. plowing & pulling weeds out of rape. Tuesday Sept. 10th. C. working at barn & U.J. plowing. Got 14 ½ lbs flank. 44 �Wednesday Sept. 11th. 1901. Charlie & Grandpa at stable. U.J. plowing. Thursday Sept. 12. C. & Grandpa at barn. U. J. plowing. Friday Sept. 13 Ch. & Grandpa at barn U.J. plowing. Sat. Sept. 14th. x Bell had heifer calf by Kyma’s Heir Charlie at Ford's threshing all day. Grandpa at barn & U.J. plowing. Got 7 ½ lbs. flank from Hales. Sunday Sept. 15th. All went to church as usual. Mr Cassady preaching. Monday Sept. 16th Charlie at Barber's for about 2 or 3 hrs. in afternoon. He and grandpa working at barn the rest of day. Grandpa got harness mended Got horse shod. Tuesday Sept. 17th. Charlie at Barber's Silo-filling all day. Grandpa at building Uncle J plowing Wednesday Sept. 18th. Ch. & Grandpa at building in forenoon, C. at show in afternoon Uncle J. at shingles. 45 $1 paid. �Thursday Sept. 19th. Hauled in buckwheat levelling sheep-pen Working at Shingles. 13 ½ lbs. Flank Hales Friday Sept. 20th. General choring. Grandpa sick. Saturday 20 21st 1901 We arrived home. at 10 P.M. and found all well then got stock home and started. Sunday 22nd fine Mary Children & I went to church in morning. Monday 23rd fine I went to town in morning pd W. Mountain 5 600. pd Grant for fixing pump. $1300 meat. 55c, sugar. 300 600 1300 300 55 Tuesday 24th fine Will got ready to go home and left this morning about ten A.M. he got off in good shape I bgt grapes. 25c street Car tickets. 25. recd 250 from Will to pay for democrat wheel. and $5 to pay A Marriot Shipped Will’s cattle in afternoon. then went out to the Colliege and looked at the stabling. 25 25 2.50 500 Wensday 25th fine x C.R. at Porters thrashing Father choring. J.S. putting in wood. I went to town bgt meat. 80c, fixing buggy 05. Father shoes. 80 E.P. Bell 3rd had bull calf by Oxford King 46 80 80 05 �Thursday 26th fine C.R. finished plowing orchard & started at the foundation for cement in Cattle stable I went to town with grist 12 bgs oats & B. 2 bgs wheat bgt 6 brls. Queenston cement x 3 brls. Ensign cement Qu. at $125 per bbl E. N. 2.20 per bbl. pd Kelso 50 for taking care of cattle Friday 27th Sept. 1901 fine Father & Charley working at Stable. I went for grist pd. Goldies for Bran & ret bgs. $350, pd for Chopping 70c Father C & I worked at stable putting in cement in afternoon 350 70 Saturday. 28th fine x We worked at Cement in new stable all day that in Father & C.R. J.S. working at wood. I was sick all day & did not do much. Elm Park Bell 2nd had heifer calf by Oxford King Sunday 29th Dull & wet Mary Children & I went to Church in morning, and Father & Mother in evening Monday 30th fine C.R. went to McCannels thrashing. Father & I cut logs for new stable J.S. working at wood Tuesday 3 1st Oct fine Framer started today Framers came today to work at barn all three I hauled some logs to Mill and C.R. & Father worked around barn 47 12c 15c �Wensday 2nd fine R. Mc off ½ day C.R. at Barbers thrashing Framers all at 2 work in morning & 3 in afternoon I hauled two loads of logs to Mill got some pine planed 45c 45 Thursday 3rd fine We hauled three loads of logs to mill and a load of lumber to planing mill. — Friday 4th fine & cool Framers all here. C.R. took a load of logs to mill I worked on road all day. had Mr Hammill 1.25 Mr Couling. 60c 60 Saturday. Oct. 5th 1901 Dull Framers all here. Father choring around barn. J.S. working at wood. C.R. & I working at road work we finished at 5 P.M. pd. Mr Hammil 250 Jon Barber $125. X 00 B{illegibl Couling. 60 recd from Mr Hammil $2 for bull service. from J Barber for Sand 25c bgt glass 9 lights e} no 1 n.p. hooks & steeples ten. whisky 35. wood alcohol. 20. had H. Calf 250 125 60 200 25 35 20 Sunday 6th fine Father Mary & children at Church in morning and Father & Mother in evening 2 Framers ½ day Monday 7th fine Two framers here ½ day C.R. & Father choring around barn. I took truck's home. & got some strips split. at Clemens got wagon tongue fixed got 2 latches at Morris. 70/35 nails. 28c. putty got oil meal. 48 70 28 05 �Tuesday 8th fine & warm C.R. & J.S. pulling mangels we got in six loads. I went for wagon tongue this morning. bgt barrel of Salt $110, got a barrel of cement Father finished cementing manger bottoms 110 Wensday 9th fine J.S. & C.R. worked at mangels. Father & I took in seven loads today. Sorby's brought princess home today Thursday. Oct. 10/1901 Wet x E.P. Bell bull calf We worked around the barn all day. getting box stalls ready. ect Friday 11th fine wet morning We worked at stable in morning. and at mangels in afternoon Saturday 12th Dull # The Duke & Duchess of York Visited Guelph today Mother & I went to see them. bgt meat 19 ½” @ 6c. $1.17 np pd for Mothers Dress at Scroggies $150 pd Mr Sorby $1000 that I recd from Ottawa for Princess. Sunday 13th fair Father Mary & little M. went to Church in morning and. Father & Mother in evening Monday 14th fine We work at putting cement Floor in feed room till 4 P.M. then I went for 6 bu lime to kiln. 49 1000 150 1000 117 �Tuesday 15th fine C.R. & J.S. Taking up carrots I went to wah Washington to see a grad Angus steer and bgt him for $9000 to be delivered on sat next had a Wensd pleasant visit to Mr Hall's looked around his stock and also a neigbors exp $120 120 Wensday 16th Dull We hauled carrots 3 ½ loads & got mortar ready for Father there started taking up potatoes went to mill got some chop bran & 500 mds, chgd Oct 1901 Thursday 17th fair Dull We chored in morning and. took up some potatoes in afternoon. Jennie & I went to Cheltenham in the evening. Fare $ 145 Found all well at Chelt. 145 Friday 18th cold Men chored in morning took up potatoes in afternoon. I Judged cattle at Erin Fair Mr D. Rae of Eramosa was my Colleague we got along very nicely went to see Mr Sharp's stock in evening. Sat 19th fair John showed me around his stock in morning and Jennie & I started for home about 930 AM had a nice chat with Bessie coming down to the station, we got home about 11 A.M. met G. Shields on Train. then I went to town sent. $9000 to Walter Robson Ayn for steer and $7150 to Canada Life co Toronto, Exchange. 30c Men worked at potatoes all day. Father at mason work. We got steer home tonight 50 9000 30 7150 �Sunday 20th fine Father Mary Children & I went to church in morning and Father & Mother in evening Monday 21st fine We worked at potatoes all day. & took up about 55 bgs Tuesday Oct 22nd 1901 We worked at potatoes all day. I went to town bgt meat. $150 150 Wensday 23rd We finished potatoes and started topping turnips Mary & I took wool to Rockwood. $2212 worth 158” at 14c we took it all out in trade. Thursday 24th 4 I went to mill in morning borrowed. 725” of oats and got four bgs barley and 3 of wheat chopped J.S. & C worked at Turnips all day we hauled four loads. Friday 25th fine 9 We worked at turnips all day hauled 9 loads put Cattle into new box Stalls Saturday 26th fine 13 We worked at Turnips all day. got in 13 loads Sunday 27th fine 51 22.12 2212 �Father Mary Jennie & I went church in morning Father & Mother in evening Monday 28th fine 10 13 We worked at Turnips all day got in ten loads Tuesday 29th fine We worked at Turnips all day got in 13 loads gave Mary 500 500 Wensday 30th fine 14 We worked at Turnips all day got in 14 loads Wensday Thursday 31st Oct 1901 fine 11 We finished taking in roots today. got in 11 loads Turnips ½ load of Cabbage & some beets. Friday Nov. 1st 1901 We covered pits and C.R. went to Bye's Thrashing, in afternoon Saturday 2nd fine C.R. Plowing, J.S. sorting Turnips Father painting in new stable. I went to town. bgt meat $105 oil cake. $145 groceries, 16c candies 05, got my tooth filled left stove at Rumford's to be fixed, sold. Sunday 3rd fine Father Mary Children & I went to Church in morning and Father & Mother in evening, We had quite a High day in our church, and every body seems pleased 52 105 145 16 05 �with the decorating ect. REv. Smith from Toronto. preached morning & evening Monday. 4th fair & cold C.R. at McDougall's thrashing The rest of us chored around barn & prepared for thrashing, Mary & I went to the church concert in the evening. we paid 50 Thrashers came this evening 50 Tuesday 5th fair & cool hands from Bye’s We thrashed today did not get on very well. had hand from Bye's, Ford's, Porters, Barber's bgt, meat about $200 bread. 30c 200 30 Wensday 6th Nov. 1901 C.R. & J.S. started to Plow today. Father & I choring. Thursday 7th fine C.R. & J.S. plowing Father & I working around the barn. Friday 8th fine C.R. & J.S. plowing and I went to town paid G.T.M insurance assessment 1200 also Renewed the insurance on house and barn in Waterloo that had formerly been in the Royal. to be $1800 Recd $2500 from Jno Bell Waverly Proff Day came to see about Having students Judge cattle I paid him six dollars for Bull service Recd $100 from Mr Pickering for Bull service 1200 $25 1000 00 100 600 Saturday 9th fine & cool 200 53 �C.R. & J.S. Plowing all day Father & I choring and closing in end of sheep house gave Mary $200 Sunday 10th fine Father Mary Children & I went to church in morning hear Mr Cassady preach Mother & I in evening Monday 11th Dull & wet I went to mill with grist flour. 120 this grist chop. 100 last grist 80c J.S. plowing in afternoon Father & C.R. choring 300 Tuesday 12th fair C.R. & J.S. plowing all day Father & I choring. Proff. Day & a number of Students came to see stock had quite a pleasant afternoon Nov. Wensday. 13th 1901 Wills Birthday he is 33 yrs Father & I working at sheep pen. C R & J.S. plowing all day Thursday 14th Dull & blustry Father & I working in sheep pen and C R & J.S. plowing. Recd 200 from R. Brandon owing the payment in stable for Oct 200 Friday 15th Father & I working around the barn C.R. & J.S. working teams & covering pits. I went to town in evening got mail tobacco for Jimmie Saturday. 16th fine 54 25c �C.R. covering pits & choring manuring garden ect. J.S. hauling stones. Father & I went to town. I pd McCrae for Thomson's Sheep $1066 pd. for Groceries $376, hardware. chgd at Morris horses shod. 50c. 376 50 Sunday. 17th fine Father. Mary Children & I went to church in morning heard a good sermon by Rev. Mr Hendley Congregational Minister on the work of a real church Mother & I heard Mr Cassady in evening on Peace on Earth Good will to men. Monday. 18th fine Charlie hauling gravel. to barn yard. Father & I choring fixing sheep pen killing a sheep. J.S. finished hauling away stone heap. I went to town. bgt corn chop 600 np oil cake $7 np. herbaprin {herbal sedative/pain-killer for animals} 25c, chopping 25 Linseed oil, 18c 18 25 25 600 700 Tuesday 19th Nov. 1901 fine J.S. choring Father and C & I working Shingling the sheep pen. Wensday 20th Dull C.R. at Harvey's thrashing I went to Town posted Winter Fair bills, bgt 25” shingles nails. 150” oilcake pd for 500” that I got Monday Linseed oil ½ Gal. .40 Boiled Oil 85c sold skin to Hewer credited 60c Thursday 21st fine Father & I Shingling sheep pen. J.S. choring, C.R. at a plowing bee for Mr Johnston. 55 840 75 840 85 40 �Friday 22nd Dull J.S. Choring. Father C.R. & I finished shingling sheep pen and started the hen house got half done. Saturday 23rd snowy East wind CR off C.R. off today getting his teeth fixed. Father choring I went to town. sent $2550 to A.P. Westervell entry fees for fat Stock. $3 to Secretary McFarlane for transfers. The send $1 to Franklin. Des Moines for to register suffolk ewes borrowed $5000 from Bank of Commerce for 3 months recd $100 to pay for a ¼ of lamb I sold 8 years ago 2550 300 100 Sunday 24th Dull Father Mary & Little Mary & I went to Church in morning heard Mr Cassady preach a Temperance sermon Monday 25th Dull We finished shingling main part of hen house went to town for nails. 50” Gray. mineral powder for painting 25c at Morris rubbers. 16c 50 25 16 50 25 Tuesday Nov. 26th 1901 clear & cold C.R. finished shingling bull pen and started to {rid?} up the yard. I went to town in morning. took back Drab. mineral, & got some silver grey instead also 5 lb white lead, Groceries 1.05 candies ect 35 oatmeal, $140 105 35 Wensday 27th fair WT. & man ⅓ I set Father and Mother to the Station this morning Fare. $1.70 money for Mother $110. Came home and in worked at painting Stable doors & windows C.R. choring J.S. sorting potatoes. W Tuck & man came in 56 170 110 Lead & paint �day afternoon to fix roof ready for us to shingle.. They came about 2.30 P.M. Thursday 28th fine W.T. ¾ day W Tuck ¾ day working at barn putting in windows C.R. helping him I went to Church took little mary with me. Friday 29th Dull We cleaned up grist in morning and took it to mill. 12 bgs and 7 bgs returned that I borrowed 6.39 lb. returned 10 empty bgs to Goldies bgt 300” Bran. bgt. 500” oilcake, 7.00 pd at Trader Bank pd for chopping. 70c. C.R. dug post holes for. hen yard and we worked at it in afternoon 700 70 2.55 Saturday 30th Dull C.R. working at hen yard J.S. Sorting potatoes I went to town in morning. bgt Pulper repairs. 35c Poultry netting at M 105 got 2 2/5 {illegible} singles at Clemens. @.95c $520 35 Sunday. Dec 1st 1901 Mary & Jennie went to Church in morning and. Charlie & I went in evening heard Rev. Walter Russell. B.A. Evangelist. Monday 2nd cold C.R. Shingling, Woodshed. I shipped 2 Roosters to J.M. Barton Vankleek hill, Then went to meet Father and Mother, hardware 05 Drugs, 10c went to town after dinner sent. $300 to A. P. Wesetervelt entries for Fowls. 57 05 10 1.05 5.20 �Tuesday 3rd fair & cold Father & C.R. Shingling wood shed. I went to town in morning. got Father pants. ect. 213 Moleskin to face mits. 37. snaps 05. sold. 2 ton Straw to Mr Hanmer for Fat Stock show at $550 per Ton. 213 37 05 550 Wensday 4th fair & cold Father & C.R. finished shingling woodshed. I went to town bgt 2 Square shingles at Clemens Father & I went to Church at nig I went to see Mr Hanmer about getting manure from the show we are to be in by eight oclock aced clean up satisfactory to market clerk. Thursday 5th fine C.R. & Father choring and fixing up yard generally & J.S. finished potatoes & started taking in wood I went to town for Mr Heather to fix eave trough. Also Took Mary & Children in to get their picture taken we are to get 9 at $250 paid also Mary got other things & gave Mary $125 hardware 30c 250 30 125 Friday 6th fine Father & C.R. & J.S. putting wood into shed Mr Hether. put up eave trough on wood shed. 51ft at 10c per foot n.p. bgt salt petre. 08. 510 Saturday 7th Dull Father & C.R. finished the wood and I chored & went to town. bgt snaps 12p mits. 50c, Sunday. 8th Father Mary & children & I went to Church 58 12 50 �Monday 9th We got things ready and went in with them to the Fat stock show Tuesday 10th fine Cattle & sheep were judged alive and classes were finished about 10 PM we got 1st & 2nd on heifer Calf. 1st 2nd on Grade cow 1st on Aberdeen A Grade steer Wensday 11th fine 1st & 2nd on Suffolk wether 1st 2nd 3rd on " " lamb Wensday 11th fine Cattle were slaughtered today we had our steer put in & killed 64.4 percent Thursday 12th Sheep killed today. we had two shearling & 2 lambs killed. also Friday 13th wet We won 2nd & sweepstake on Dressed Carcass beef 2 firsts & 2 seconds on sheep and sold lamb kept. wether Will got 191” at $750, $ 682 I kept the other 5 gave $567.61 to Mr Hamilton accountant to Deposit for me Sat 14th Dec. 1901 Will C.R. & I worked at manure in market all day got things into pretty good shape. Will went home to Mt Forest tonight, we last night. I recd $19600 prize money. $12500 for Bull I sold to Mr Hazlewood St Marys to be shipped Tuesday $9600 for. Miss 59 68 6.82 �Canada. $7000 for Miss Quality $ 81.60 for steer Carcass $640 for Hide $240 for skins. Sunday 15th fine Father Mary & I went to Church in morning & Mother & I in evening heard Mr Russel we promised $400 to missionary fund Monday 16th fine 6 Father C.R. & I hauling manure from market 6 loads. horses shod. 63 np 63 Tuesday 17th 7 Father C. R. & I hauling manure all day I shipped bull to Jas Hazlewood St Marys hauled 7 loads Wensday 18th fine Father C.R. & I hauled manure. 7 loads. stamps 25 25 Thursday 19th fine & cold 5 We hauled 5 loads manure and prepared for thrashing Friday 20th fine x We thrashed today did not get on very well. had Mc D. 1. Barber 1. Mitchell 1 Bye 1. Harvey 1. Busby ½ Put Bowmans no 1 to Master King Saturday 21st fine We finished thrashing this morning. & chopped grain in afternoon. pd J. Busby 100 J. Flick. 50c,. Put Kyma 3rd to Oxford King 60 100 50 �Dec. 1901 Sunday 22nd fine Father. Mary. L M & I went to church in morning heard Mr Russel preach and Mother & I went in evening There was a very good meeting. Monday 23rd fair C.R. finished hauling manure from show building. & then we hauled in corn and C.R. hauled up wood. I went to town pd. Mr Heather $510, paid Jas. Hewer. ac. $550 pd. Thornton & Douglas ac 510 550 625 Tuesday 24th fine Pd. Clemens. bill. $19.62 1962 1344 1400 85 700 500 95 100 500 75 “ Goldies “ $13.49 “ Linseed Oil c, $1400 bgt slippers for Fathers. 85 “ Cloak for Mary. $700 Pd C.R. 500 Pd C.R. $500. groceries, $100, goose 95c tie & pin for Charlie. 75c Mother 500 Wensday. 25th fine Will came yesterday and took Mother and Hannah home to Mount Forest this Morning Father & Jennie & I went to Church this morning heard Mr Cassady preach a very nice sermon, we stayed at home the rest of the day Thursday 26th fair 9500 61 �I went to town in morning returned, 2 bunches shingle to. Clemens. pd W Tuck. 9500 bgt overcoat, $950 950 Friday Dec 27th fair 1901 C.R. finished hauling up wood and started to cut up tops. hauled some pea straw over to sheep pen paid for Lime. $1548 sent $1000 to Janesville Wis, to Alex Galbraith to record princess & Charming Queen 1548 1000 Saturday 28th fair Tom. came last night with cow calf and four lambs. We had quite a chat. pd. my share of the trip $250. Tom left for home this morning about ten A.M. I painted barn doors J.S. & C.R. cutting wood got a pure bred cow off train today from Will. pd for Mercury, 50c 250 50 Sunday 29th fine Father & Mary & baby went to Church. in morning & Jennie & I in evening heard Mr Cassady preach on three steps from Guilt to Glory. Monday 30th fine I took C. Reeson's things to the station & paid him his wages. $18000, groceries .35 35c gave my note for insurance $15000 paid. $300 bal. $ 212 35 18000 500 2.12 3000 7500 41 4.15 Tuesday 31st Stormy to will 75 I went to Town. Father & J.S. chored. Pd. D Baley $30 sent $75 to Will for Cattle & sheep suit for J.S. $415 np at McIntoshs Wensday Jan 1st 1902 62 �We chored and chopped a little wood. For more information on James Bowman, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.uoguelph.ca 63 � 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 James Bowman Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Bowman Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1886-1944 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th & 20th Century, Wellington County, Guelph, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>Sunday December 30th fair Father Mother &amp; Jennie went to Church Mary &amp; I went at night it was a very good sermon on the out going century. it is marvellous the improvements that have been made this century</p> <p>Monday 31st fine I've did chores and went for grains in morning and went to nomination in the afternoon . got quite a number of signatures to Mr McMillan's Petition</p> <p>Tuesday Jan 1st 1901 Cold After chores were done I went to Whitelaw's to get the Petition and took it ot Post Office in afternoon C.R. came back and we hauled stone and did the chores</p> <p>Wensday 2nd finecold did chores and hauled stones. and took in a load of hay. $10.30 engaged Monkhouse to come and chop tomorrow</p> <p>Thursday 3rd fine We had Monkhouse chopping till 3 P.M. then we did the chores. Paid Monkhouse 3.50</p> <p>Friday 4th Dull C.R. and Father hauled stone and I hauled two loads on stone boat in morning and went to O.A.C. with no. 1</p> <p>Saturday 5th fine We did the chores and hauled stones. I went to town got shoes meneded 60c</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sat 5th Jan 1901 fine I got grains 30 bu @ 1.80 bgt pea bran. 3.10 corn. 100<i> {??} to get bal of half a ton on Monday got. paid special assessment in insurance $6.12 medicine for Queen. 50 groceries 65c</i></p> <p>Sunday 6th fine Mary, Father, Jennie &amp; I went to Church in the morning we had an old fashioned fellowship meeting &amp; Love feast it was very good but the church was very cold, all except C.R. stayed at home the rest of the day.</p> <p>Monday 7th fair C.R. haul and Father hauling stone. I went for grains and also went to vote in the afternoon. bgt hardware 30c we have taken a box of cut straw every time we have gone for grains since Xmas</p> <p>Tuesday 8th Dull C.R. &amp; Father hauling stone in afternoon and C.R. &amp; I made stone boat in morning I went for grains and did chores in afternoon thirty bush grains I kept five at home</p> <p>Wensday 9th fair Father &amp; C.R. working at stones in morning I did chores and ringed our two young Bulls also McHarvey's Bull. we went to sale in afternoon C.R. went also</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wensday Jan. 9th. 1901 I also renewed insurance on our live stock 1000 in waterloo Company</p> <p>Thursday 10th wet C.R. oiled harness and washed buggy. I went for grains 30 bu chored &amp; went to town bull rings $4.34</p> <p>Friday 11th Stormy C.R. hauled manure from cattle stables at brewery. 4 loads I went to town bgt. clippers 1.25 {nail puller?} 25c bolts 02.</p> <p>Saturday 12th Stormy C.R. hauled manure from stables 1 load &amp; one from bull pen. I went to town bgt oat meal. 85c got P.O. box $1.00 got pants. $1.25 Candies 10c I got grains 30 bush &amp; ringed some bulls this afternoon Mr Breeder &amp; Mrs came today</p> <p>Sunday 13th Dull Father Mary &amp; I went to Church in the morning Mother and C in evening</p> <p>Monday 14th Dull &amp; soft In morning C.R. hauled up wood and I chored and went for Grains returned clippers and got a pair 15c deares</p> <p>Tuesday 15th fair Father &amp; I did chores and ringed bulls and C.R. helped me in afternoon C.R. sick in morning got 30 bu grains in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wensday Jan 16th 1901 C.R. &amp; Father cutting wood I went to town. Paid Toltons $3.00. bgt load of hay. 8.50 per ton the load cost $8.30 bgt {ring for keys?}. 05 recd $11.05 from A.P. Westervelt for two mutton carcasses at 5c per lb. was offered 7 for wether and 6 for ewe.</p> <p>Thursday 17th Stormy We did chores and I got grains in morning in afternoon I took grist to mill got grist back with me. pd for grinding $1.20</p> <p>Friday 18th fine We did chores and cut wood in morning. I went to institute meeting in the afternoon C.R. did the chores heard some very good speaking. by Mr McMillan of seaforth and Mr Lewis of Burford. got cutter fixed. 10c. whip. 50c swivel. 06c got Farmers Institute ticket 25c</p> <p>Saturday 19th clear &amp; cold We did chores and cut wood in morning and C.R. did chores and I went to A. McIntosh's funeral. went down town for axe handle 25c file 15. {seat?} fixed 50c np recd 2.50 from Mr McGregor</p> <p>Sunday 20th Dull milder Father Mary &amp; I went to Church. hear Mr Cassady preach on Young people &amp; marriage</p> <p>Monday 21st fair soft C.R. hauling wood up i nmorning and cutting in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan 1901</p> <p>Monday 21st Soft I chored &amp; went for grains in morning and went to town in afternoon, got harness mended. 2.00 paid. Binder Twine Shares. $18.00 paid Dr. Reed's account 17.00</p> <p>Tuesday 22nd fine C.R. and I cut wood in morning &amp; Sharped &amp; set saw. in afternoon I did chores wen for grains. 30bu. got ??? pea Bran 8.10<i> @ 65c per 100</i> 5.25 Queen Victoria died today pd. Mr Crawshaw for cutting three cords of wood. $1.85c</p> <p>Wensday 23rd fine C.R. and Mr Crawshaw cutting wood all day. I went to see the Framers in the morning and all to see Burders cow did not make out much, went in afternoon. Pinders sale. and did chores</p> <p>Thursday 24th Dull &amp; soft C.R. hauling wood all day. I got two loads of straw. all $3 each am to get another tomorrow grains today 30 bu. put E.P. May to E.P. Laird 2nd</p> <p>Friday 25th fine C.R. hauled two loads of manure from the stables. after chores were done I went to the station to meet Mr Phillips of Oakville came to see about Polled Angus bull. He has left me to try &amp; get him a bull</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>Friday Jan 25th fair I went I got in another load of straw making 3 loads at 9.00/3 bgt meat at hales 80 {??} I got two wether lambs from Will. freight 84c I gave Mr Phillips a ewe and a ram lamb Dorsets to help on the loss of his bull Duke of Erin that died of tuberculosis</p> <p>Saturday 26th fair C.R. Cutting wood I did chores &amp; cut wood in morning and went for grains 30bu gave Father 1.00</p> <p>Sunday 27th fair Father Mary Jennie &amp; I went to Church heard Mr Cassady preach a sermon with regard to our Late Queen Victoria</p> <p>Monday 28th fair C.R. Cutting and hauling uup wood I helped and did chores. Father working at chores grain 20 bu</p> <p>Tuesday 29th fair &amp; cold C.R. hauled 2 loads of wood and then I went to town got horses sharped and bgt a load of hay 2965. @ 12.00/8.50. went for grains 30 bu C McDougall had a heifer to E.P. Laird 2nd paid Thornton &amp; Douglas. 75c for {??} Recd from J. Batty a note for two hundred and twenty five dollars. Dec Aug 1st</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wensday Jan. 30th Cool I was in house sick all day Mr McGregor came today and is well pleased with the stock &amp; tells me that I am to go on selling the best I can and he will be satisfied. C.R. did chores and cleaned grain</p> <p>Thursday 31st cold I was sick all day did nothing C.R. &amp; Father. choring and cleaning up seed barley.</p> <p>Friday 1st Feb 1901 Father and C employed same as yesterday and I Ditto. some better</p> <p>Sat 2nd cold Father &amp; C employed same as yesterday I also. improving slowly</p> <p>Sunday 3rd Cold Father was the only one to get to Church this morning. I stayed in the house all day</p> <p>Monday 4th Stormy C.R. &amp; Father at same job. I went to town in afternoon . paid D Baley for sawing woo cutting straw $6.00, sent $2.40 to Prof Day to have suffolk sheep transfered to me am sending to A.P.W. pedigrees of four cattle</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday 5th Feb 1901 I went to station in morning sent pedigrees of four cattle to A.P. Westervelt to enter for the sale. also their Pedigree Certificates and a check for $40.00 to accompnay to be refunded when cattle are put up for sale. C went for grains and paid Jan bill $24.25. Went to town in afternoon. pd bal on fish 05 drugs yesterday &amp; today 50 beans &amp; onion yesterday $1.10 Put Kyma 3 out to E.P. Laird 2nd at Jas Hewers, C got 35 bu Grains.</p> <p>Wensday 6th fair C.R. and Father did chores &amp; cleaned up oats. I went to see a Bull at Granton at H.A. Dinsmore's. I bgt his bull Black Warrior for F.W. Phillips Oakville for one Hundred dollars and to to be shipped tomorrow my expenses today $2.95</p> <p>Thursday 7th fine &amp; cool I helped with chores in morning and shipped two sheep to F.W. Phillips Oakville, then I went out to O.A.C. to examine pedigrees in herd book of the Angus bulls we have. down at the brewery, sent a Teliphone message to Will with an order for four suffolk Ewe lambs. at $15.00 each. message. $1.10</p> <p>Friday 8th fine Father &amp; I did chores and Ect. and I went to town pd Wakefield 50c for meat pd. Neil for overshoes. $1.50 got {????} on from hales.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday Feb. 9th 1901 C.R. did chores and worked around barn all day. I went to town in the morning paid Taxes. $34.55 then bgt sugar 50c C got grains $1.75 stamps 25c. took a pr {pair?} of chickens to Mr Crosby.</p> <p>Sunday 10th fair Father, Mary Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning and mother C &amp; I in evening. heard two very good sermons by Rev. Kettlewell of M. Forest.</p> <p>Monday 11th fair C.R. hauled two loads of manure from. Town Father &amp; I did chores Mr Geo. Barber paid me the rent for three months for house and pig pen $9.50</p> <p>Tuesday 12th Stormy. C.R. Father &amp; Jimmie cleaning up grass peas I took a grist to town 17 bags. 85 c bgt corn 72c paid old ac. 12.80 sent. $8.75 to Farmers Advocate meat. 2.50, boots for Father. 2.50 paid for manure. 1.10</p> <p>Wensday 13th cold We cleaned up grain most of the day. I did chores and went to see grade Angus heifer of Mr Harley</p> <p>Thursday 14th Cold We did chores in morning &amp; I went to Geo. Whitelaws sale. bgt {???} Truck $5.97</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>Friday Feb. 15th fine C.R. hauled stones from Mitchells 5 loads. Father &amp; I helped him &amp; did chores. I went to town bgt. Salt &amp; Oilcake</p> <p>Saturday 16th fair Father and C.R. hauling stone. 4 loads I went to town paid McCrae for thrashing 17.00 apple butter 2.00 bgt Tobacco 25 &amp; Licorice 15 sent 97<i> wheat to J.W. Yeoman 469 {Gavin?} st Toronto Exp. 50</i></p> <p>Sunday 17th fine Father Mary and Jennie &amp; I went to Church in the morning heard Rev. Wordsworth preach on. "I have learned in whatsoever state I am there with to be content"</p> <p>Monday 18th fine I did chores. Father &amp; C.R. hauled four loads of stones. I went to town. bgt. mixture for warts on cattle 15c Letter C. 02 ordered. 500<i> bran 200' oat chop at Goldies.</i></p> <p>Tuesday 19th colder C.R. hauled one load of stones from Mitchells and a load of manure from stables. I chored &amp; Father helped. J. S. sorting potatoes.</p> <p>Wensday 20th Stormy C.R. went to Mitchells sawing Father &amp; I did chores Ect, {2?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday Feb. 21st 1901 cold I did chores and went to Whitelaws to buy straw and to Town and bgt a load of hay. hay was 2305 at 9.00 per ton. $10.35 C &amp; I went to stables and trained calves most of the afternoon we have tied up four for the sale</p> <p>Friday 22nd fine Father &amp; J.S. chored and C.R. went to Whitelaws for two loads of straw and then we washed cattle. gave young Smith 25c</p> <p>Saturday 23rd fine &amp; cold C.R. went for a load of straw to Whitelaws and I went to town in morning bgt load of oats. 78 bu. 28 {?} @ 29c = $22.85, bgt 62<i> meat from Mr Alderson. @ $3.72/6, returned a pair of shoes to Mr Neil $2.50 bgt 2 doz bags at Hewers @ 4.32/18 7 sacks at P. Anderson @ 35c/5 C.R. &amp; I went to stables in afternoon and trained calves to lead. got grains. 35 bu bgt brush &amp; comb for cattle.</i></p> <p>Sunday 24th cold Father, Mary, Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning heard Mr Cassady preach on home life. we all stayes at home for the rest of the day</p> <p>Monday 25th Dull Father &amp; C.R. &amp; J.S&gt; chored and cleaned grain in morning. I went to town bgt. Pea bran, 5.30 bgt 5 ton of hay from Friskin of Nichol {?} $8 per ton, to be delivered soon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb 1901</p> <p>Tuesday 26th Cold C &amp; I went to station to ship Dorset sheep to Mr Phillips Oakville, also sold a ram to Mr Coles of Brantford for $10.00. and sent him to the station. got grist of chop from mill pd. 1.50 and.</p> <p>Wensday 27th fine after chores we took cattle in to the sale and I stayed there the rest of the day. Mr Dinsmore came and selected a bull to exchange with Mr McGrogor for his old bull. paid {WM?} Tuck $8.85 for carpenter work.</p> <p>Thursday 28th fine The Durham cattle were finished yesterday and Hereford started this morning. they sold fairly well but the Angus and Galloways went very slow. we sold two one for 51 Brandon Leonard and Altona for $43 to Dan Reed of Glanford. I recd 51.00 from Alex White for Leonard and D Reeds not for his recd $13.00 due in a week. {in margin: B. Leonard to Andrew Oliver Preston road Galt}</p> <p>Friday 1st 29th March 1901 {???} Father &amp; C.R. hauled two loads of stones from Whitelaw I paid them for straw. 7.50. I got a load of hay in making a total from Mr Faskin 9580. 3140. for home 12.56 6440 for stables at brewery at $8 per ton $38.32c pd. Hewers account. 10</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday Mch. 2nd 1901 I went to town. paid J. Faskin for hay $38.32 bgt oatmeal. $1.80, candies 05 recd $10.20 for seed grain Mr Zavitz sent for 16 bu seed oat. Daubeney</p> <p>Sunday. 3rd fair &amp; soft Father, Mary, Jennie &amp; I went to Church heard Mr. C. preach another sermon on home life it was very good.</p> <p>Monday 4th fair I went I did chores Father &amp; C.R. hauled 4 loads of stones. I went to town after dinner bgt. corn &amp; oilcake $2.40</p> <p>Tuesday 5th Cold C.R. &amp; Father hauled four loads of stones and I did chores Ect. Kyma 4th had heifer calf today. Dixie our Durham Grade cow aborted twin calves yesterday. Mary &amp; children went to visit Mr Hamill's &amp; McCannels I went to town bgt carbolic acid and Jeyes fluid for disenfecting stable, to prevent abortion got Malt comings {combings}. 25c</p> <p>Wensday 6th cold Father &amp; I disenfected stable &amp; did chores. C.R. hauled four loads of stones. J.S. worked around barn.</p> <p>Thursday 7th fine Father and C. hauling stone 4 loads I did chores went to town got cutter shaft fixed at Penfolds. bgt paper bag 32 Ect recd $5.05 for grass peas {?} went to Barber in evening went for grains</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mch. 1901</p> <p>Friday 8th Dull Father &amp; C hauled 4 loads stone. J.S. &amp; I did chores J. Hill of Cumnock was here for dinner and bgt 31 bu &amp; 8<i> Daubeney oats @ 40c 13.50 got seed grain ready to ship tomorrow.</i></p> <p>Saturday 9th fair I did chores shipped 4 lots of seed grain and went for grains in afternoon, paid last months account. $20.45, went to town in evening got fowl from Aunt Maggie, meat $1.04 put Elm Park. May to E.P. Laird, recd. $10.97 for barley 10.97</p> <p>Sunday 10th wet Father Mary &amp; I went to Church heard. Rev. Christy it was a good sermon on the use of our</p> <p>Monday 11th fair Rose had a heifer calf C.R. finished hauling 4 loads manure and from B Stables and hauled from barn-yard in afternoon ,</p> <p>Tuesday 12 we hauled two loads of posts from McAllister's swamp 140 at 9c each. 12.60</p> <p>13th ????? Wensday C.R. hauled manure in morning and we hauled cleaned barley in afternoon I went to town. bgt hardware 25c, recd 60.66 for seed grain and $10.07 that I sent to Bruce &amp; Co. Hamilton I am out 10c for P.O. order. also sent for 12 bu for ourselves, &amp; 35 bu for T. Eaton Co. Ltd W. Tuck came to look at Barn &amp; fixed boards &amp; hooks in house. 50c</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday 14th Mch 1901 Father C.R. &amp; Jimmie cleaned up grain and &amp; got it ready to ship shipped. seed grain and did chores. bgt a ladder for. $1.75 , 27ft. bgt comings {malt combings} 25</p> <p>Friday 15th</p> <p>Friday 15th fine Father &amp; I did chores C.R. &amp; J.S. sawed wood all day. I went to town after dinner bgt 1000<i> of corn chop $9.00</i></p> <p>Saturday 16th fine Father &amp; I did chores and filled &amp; shiped 20 bu barley to J.W. Harteman Meaford. 8 bu oats ot G.E. Whiteside. Wilson P.O. New York got a pr. of shoes for J.S. $1.90 bgt. 1000 {??} $8/16<i> 200. oilcake. 3.00</i></p> <p>Sunday 17th fine C.R. Sick. I worked at chores nearly all day &amp; Father Mary &amp; Jennie went to Church.</p> <p>Monday 18th fine I chored most of the day C.R. Sick J.S. cutting wood. Father choring</p> <p>Tuesday 19th fair Stormy Father &amp; I did chores C.R. &amp; J.S. cutting wood W. Tuck here {???} gave us list of timber to cut for barn. Mr Moyes of Preston here for Daubeney oats, sold him 5 bush for $2.00 got grains the afternoon 35 bu Kyma 6th bull calf today</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{????} Wensday Mch. 21st {20th} 1901 Stormy I did chores Father sick with with a cold. J.S. working at wood &amp; chores. Crawshaw here in afternoon. I got grain 20 bu C.R. went to McCraes wood cutting I went to town in afternoon got harness fixed 2.00 shipped some seed grain</p> <p>Thursday 22nd {21st}</p> <p>J.S. &amp; C.R. working at wood I did chores and C.R. &amp; I tried to break in a young bull. I shipped some seed grain</p> <p>Friday 22nd fair Father &amp; I did chores J.S. worked at wood C.R. &amp; Crawshaw. working at timber &amp; shipped some seed grain.</p> <p>Saturday 23rd fine I went to town in morning got tooth fixed. went to find men to help with timber pd Mr Crawshaw accounts $2.50</p> <p>Sunday 24th Dull Father Mother. and I went to Church heard Rev. Cassady preach to Children it was applicabble to oleder {older} people as well</p> <p>Monday 25th soft C.R. hauled up timber all day Father helped him Mr Ibbotson was here in afternoon helping me cut overlay and wood. recd. P.O. order from C German for $30.00</p> <p>Tuesday 26th fine Father &amp; C.R. hauling up timber. Mr Ibbotson cutting and also Mr Cook &amp; &amp; his man. I did chores.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wensday 27th Mch 1901 Four men working Timber hewing it. I did chores and went to town J.S. splitting wood. Father helping me. I sent $13.28 to John A Bruce &amp; Co. and $12.15 to Jon Mountain</p> <p>Thursday 28th fair &amp; cold Four men working at timber Father doing chores J.S. splitting wood. I went to town in afternoon got grains 18 bu pea Bran $5.10 Tin ware. 50c</p> <p>Friday 29th fine Four men working at timber all day. Tooth filled with gold $4.00 np, then bgt meat at Hales $1.60</p> <p>Saturday 30th fine Four men working at timber all day. I went to town in morning. got load of hay saw. Mr Howitt about the pasture and also Mr Barber They are agreeable for me to sublet the field. got grains 35 bu</p> <p>Sunday 31st fine Father Mary, Jennie &amp; I went to Church in the morning. We all stayed at home the rest of day</p> <p>Monday Apr 1st 1901 fine Four men working at Timber J.S. splitting wood. Father &amp; I doing chores.</p> <p>Tuesday 2nd ffair Men finished hewing timber today. pd. Ibbotson 8.00. Cook 6.05 ??? Anderson $1.65, Shire man 3.85.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wensday 3rd April 1901 C.R. hauled manure from stables 3 loads I worked at chores. about noon Mr McGregor came to see stock. and we had quite a talk about the N.W. T. L. bgt chop $3.10. Bran 70c. chopping {??}</p> <p>Thursday 4th fair Father and I doing chores C.R. hauling manure from stables 4 loads we bgt two loads straw from. McDougalls $6.00 Mr Bell of Waverly came to see about a bull.</p> <p>Friday 5th fine Father and I chored and Father Mother, Bessie &amp; I went to Church. There was a very good Love feast went We came home and found John Mountain here. We spent a pleasant afternoon looking around stock Mr Bell of Waverly selected a Bull and Expects to send for him in a short time, also sold a rooster for 75c Egg 25c</p> <p>Saturday 6th fine C.R. away home on a visit Father &amp; I did chores and J.S. split wood. We went to town got grains. bgt a load of oats. $18.73, paid C.E. Howitt rent on pasture &amp; stables $15 bgt bgs at Hewers. $3.63</p> <p>Sunday 7th fine Father Mary, Bessie &amp; Jennie &amp; Alex went to Church in morning Mother &amp; I in evening C.R. away.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April 1901</p> <p>Monday 8th Cool. Father &amp; I did chores and I went to town for chop, and paid Presents ac for chop Bran &amp; chopping. $5.25, I bgt wire at Morris' 180<i> steeples {staples?}, 10</i> @ 3c per <i></i></p> <p>Tuesday 9th fine &amp; cool C.R. plowing I did chores J.S. away. Father did chores I went to town with drill fixing and. bgt alsike clover 2.25 pd express on clover, 80c. went for grains in afternoon got 1000 {midlings?} for calves 1000<i> for our own stable</i></p> <p>Wensday 10th fine C.R. Rolling J.S. plowing I went for grains 25 bu got corn chop. 5.00 at 95 two loads hay from Reeves at 8.75 per ton. $2.021c</p> <p>Thursday 11th fine Father &amp; I doing chores C.R. Rolling, J.S. plowing I went to town got cultivator fixed $6.00 at McL. &amp; Dawson's got envelopes 75 paper 05,</p> <p>Friday 12th fine Father &amp; I did chores C.r. Rolling &amp; cultivating J.S. finished plowing sod &amp; rolled a little and harrowed a patch of fall wheat and rye. I sowed grass seed clover on about 5 acres of fall wheat and rye,</p> <p>Saturday 13th fine Father at chores and C.R. Cultivating and J.S. Harrowing. I sowed corner patch near Fords seeded it with clover &amp; Timothy Mr Bruder brgt {brought} Fat cow. weight 1240 @ 5c= $62 already paid $10.50 bal 51.50 pd $50 bal due 1.50</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>sent oats to Bellamy Toledo sent 23 bgs and 7 sacks to J. Mountain., bgt ten bgs today. $1.63. sent $1781 to J.A. Bruce &amp; Co.</p> <p>Sunday 14th fair Mary Jennie &amp; I went to Church. heard Mr Cassady preach.</p> <p>Monday 15th fine Father not well. C.R. &amp; I hauled 12 loads manure from G.T.R. Yards</p> <p>Tuesday 16th fine C.R. hauled 1 load of manure &amp; I hauled one and then he cultivated J.S. harrowed after cultivator in afternoon I got grains 25 bu</p> <p>Wensday 17th fine C.R. Cultivating. I chored got grains 40 bu finished sowing D oats in afternoon seeded the ground sent $9.00 to Aunt M.</p> <p>Thursday 18th Dull &amp; wet Father &amp; I chored. C.R. &amp; J.S. harrowed &amp; cultivated till rain stopped them. We filled up order of seed grain and I shipped grain &amp; got horses shod in afternoon 50c nails. 15c C. R. clipped five rams.</p> <p>Friday 19th cool frost Father choring. J.S. &amp; CR cultivating &amp; harrowing &amp; picking stones. I went for grains 25 bu sowed Siberian oats in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Apr.</p> <p>Saturday 20th 1901 Stormy We finished sowing oats in morning. in afternoon I went with grist of wheat to mill. C.R. got grains &amp; 35 bu then chored. I pd for grinding wheat 1.13 {??} 42c got whiffletree mended. 15c peanuts. 10c</p> <p>Sunday 21st wet Father Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning</p> <p>Monday 22nd fair Father &amp; I did chores C.R. piled wood. J.S. also piling wood. C.R. harrowed fall wheat where I had sown clover seed</p> <p>Tuesday 23rd Dull I went to Mount Forest put Kyma 6th to E.P. Laird C.R. chored. J.S. Harrowing Ticket. 2.75 other exp. 20c Found all well</p> <p>Wensday 24 I came home put E.P. May to E.P. Laird bgt seeds. 4.60 sold s. Skin, 75 np to Hewer. J.S. harrowing C.R. choring Father fixing bull pen.</p> <p>Thursday 25th fine I sowed barley and some grass peas. C.R. cultivating &amp; harrowing grains 30 bu oilcake. 50<i> salt 50</i></p> <p>Friday 26th fine C.R. sowed rape. J.S. rolling I chored &amp; finished sowing grain. McGregor man here today recd $57.50 from S. Stewart bal due me on Dorset sheep</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday Apr. 27. 1901 Father Choring. J.S. Rolling C.R. digging post holes I went to town bgt 100 bu oats from R. Shortreed, @ 30c per bush. to be delivered at mill. paid Mr Tolton for buying straw 15c grains 20 bu. C.R. &amp; I put in posts.</p> <p>Sunday 28th fine C.R. working at fence J.S. rolling. Father choring. I went to town in morning. got seale returned the one I had borrowed. $14.00 np. at M bgt. 100 bu Oats from Shortreed @ 30c. to be delivered at Mill, {???} Ect. 10c shipped some seed barley, C.R. &amp; I worked at fence in afternoon.</p> <p>Sunday 28th fine Father Mary Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning &amp; mother &amp; I in evening</p> <p>Monday 29th fine C.R. &amp; I working at fence got grains. 20 bu J.S. {Gany?} plowing and harrowing manure in</p> <p>Tuesday 30th fine Father choring J.S. G plowing. C.R. &amp; I shipped bull to Jim Bell Elmvale also ram &amp; rooster. I've did some choring and went for grains I went to Jim's mill for chop. 59 bgs paid for chopping. $1.50 C.R. fixing fence in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wensday May 1st 1901 Father choring and cutting stone. C.R. &amp; J.S. working up the mangel ground. I went in afternoon with Mr Borthurck to help him fix up car for stock. pd for telegram 25c.</p> <p>Thursday 2nd wet night We shipped all the McGregor cattle but two and our two bulls E.P. Stamp 2nd &amp; E.P. Laird 2nd. bgt things for shipping H divine. 15, 15, 15.</p> <p>Friday 3rd fine CR Father cutting stone J.S. piling wood C.R. &amp; I fixing fecne in morning and sowing mangels in afternoon C.R spreading manure &amp; plowing it in. pd him 25c for spreading N. Soil</p> <p>Saturday 4th fine Father cutting stone J.S. choring. C.R. &amp; I finished sowing mangels and carrots and worked at Fence in the afternoon. I went to Town bgt. meat $1.20. sulphur. 25</p> <p>Sunday 5th fine Father Mary, Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning and Mother &amp; I in evening.</p> <p>Monday 6th fine I shipped pottaoes &amp; got grains 50. in morning C.R. &amp; I did worked at fence in afternoon</p> <p>Tuesday 7th fine C.R. &amp; I worked at fence all day. grains 50c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wensday 8th fine Father &amp; I worked at fence all day. C.R. dug post holes.</p> <p>Thursday 9th Dull We finished wearing fence in morning and I went to town in afternoon bgt wire 25. shovel. 80c, need $1.30</p> <p>Friday 10th fair We fixed anchor posts in wire fence in morning then went to haul feed from Brewery stables and C.R. hauled manure from stables in afternoon 2 loads. Father &amp; I set posts in road fence near Barbers</p> <p>Saturday 11th fair Father and I went to see about stone in morning we are to get some from Mr Higgan. bgt Fark Car &amp; sling from Swayze for 14.00 He is to get the old ones. pd. Goldies ac $42.50, returned about 75<i> wire to Morris. pd for 1 brl {barrel?} salt. 100</i> Oil cake. 1/2 bu corn and 1 bg. potatoes.</p> <p>Sunday 12th fine Father Mary Jennie &amp; I went to Church. heard Minister of Sherbourne st Toronto preach on : In evening on Temtation {Temptation} in evening.</p> <p>Monday 13th We hauled stone and finished putting in posts. went to {???} in evening. paid Higgins for stone $5.65</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May 14th 1901 fine We chored a while in morning and hauled manure rest of the day. 15 loads Father cutting stone. I owe Jn {John} Mountain for Barley. 71.48c</p> <p>Wensday 15th fine We hauled manure today 15 loads. J.S. Gang plowing I went to town bgt harness chain. 80 np at Morris, meat $2.59 pd. section men. $1.00 &amp; gave Jno. B. &amp; Boss 1 bg potatoes each for manure</p> <p>Thursday 16th fine Father cutting stone J.S. plowing in manure C.R. &amp; I hauled manure with two teams. We hauled &amp; spread twenty loads.</p> <p>Friday 17th Dull Father cutting stone. J.S. plowing. C.R. &amp; I hauling manure. hauled 16 loads</p> <p>Saturday 18th fine Father not well. J.S. plowing C.R. &amp; I hauling manure 15 loads. finished big field &amp; I shipped 40 bgs potatoes to R.H. Hammel to Alexandria. got fork at Penfolds 40c np Raw oil. 40c p sold skin 75 at Hewers bgt 1 bush buck wheat 60 chgd</p> <p>Sunday 19th Dull Father Jennie &amp; I went to Church in morning heard Mr Cassady preach.</p> <p>Monday 20th Dull We. finished hauling manure &amp; I went to see J. Howes about raising moving sheep pen</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday 21st May 1901 Dull We worked at hauled saw dust in morning 4 loads took in a little over 3/4 cords of heading. I went to town {??} in afternoon sent $74.75 to Jn Mountain pd for writing paper. 2.00 medicine for cow. 50c. meat 85</p> <p>Wensday 22nd Wet morning we worked at sheep pen clearing away things for to move went to town after dinner. bgt wire. 178<i>. at Morris paid $25.00 on Morris ac</i></p> <p>Thursday 23rd fine Father cutting stone J.S. harrowing &amp; cultivating. C. R. digging post holes &amp; setting posts for wire fence along from barn to orchard. I took Mary &amp; children to station they are taking a visit to London. to see Andrew. got colt shod 25 np Ticket for Mary $2.15</p> <p>Friday 24th wet &amp; Dull C.R. &amp; I worked at wire fence all day. J.S. away for holiday. gave him $2.00</p> <p>Saturday 25th fine &amp; cool Father &amp; C.R. choring. I went to town in morning bgt wire 68<i>. steeples. 5</i> saw. J. Howse about {??} &amp; Raising barn and got his moving machinery without charge also D. Keleher is coming to help us with barn. then I went up to L. Roth's for the moving stuff &amp; went to town in afternoon. bgt meat $2.25 head. 44 got 2 Jacks form G. B. W. then asked hands &amp; C.R. went for 4 Jacks</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>Sunday May 26 fair Father &amp; I went to church in the morning. heard a Presbytarian. Strangers from Port Elgin a very Good sermon on Joseph. We all stayed home the rest of the day</p> <p>Monday 27th fine We moved our sheep pen today had. J. House's Tackling. {W?} Tuck did the work. had hand from Mr Barber. McDougall Bye, 1/2 Friendship Mitchell McCraw, Harvey. 1/2.</p> <p>Tuesday 28th Dull We cleaned up rubbish and started to dry out foundation went to town bgt. corn 35c alfalfa. 50c.</p> <p>Wensday 29th Dull We worked at Foundation preparing for masons I went to mill for cedar lumber got $5.76 hardware. 18c chain mended 05</p> <p>Thursday 30th wet We chored around barn trimmed cattles feet. whitewashed cellar &amp; hen house C. R. went for a load of shingles from shortreeds. np. we fixed a little fence</p> <p>Friday 31st wet We worked at Foundation in morning. C.R. scraping I went to town to see about Mason and buy nails bgt. 40<i> spikes at Morris np we cut potatoes in afternoon. W. Tuch had a man here today making frames.</i></p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday June 1st 1901 fine C.R. scraping foundation in morning Father stone cutting I went to town sent $200 to Blake Lash and Cassels to pay interest on mortgage. recd. $68.75 from A.G.H. Luxton. for Dorset sheep and $74.00 From Jas D McGregor bgt {lime?} for Father We planted potatoes in afternoon.</p> <p>Sunday 2nd Wet Mary, Jennie &amp; I went to Church. heard Rev Mills preach and attended monthly fellowship meeting.</p> <p>Monday 3rd fine &amp; cool C.R. &amp; I cut potatoes &amp; planted some. Father &amp; laborer worked at the foundation. I shipped seven Dorsets. to A.G. H. Luxton Georgetown. Freight to be $1.12, we planted one bag of {Clorks?} Leamington potatoes Luxton to sent me $25.00</p> <p>Tuesday 4th fine Father &amp; I builging most of the day J Faley &amp; C.R. working at Foundation &amp; hauling stone to us went to see J.House about raising barn he says he can come in about two weeks paid R. Shortreed for oats. 30.00</p> <p>Wensday 5th fine We worked at barn all day. Faley Laboring.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday 6th fine 1901 We worked at barn all day. D. Keleher &amp; J. Foley helping us. we got along very well.</p> <p>Friday 7th Dull We worked at Foundation all day. K. &amp; F helping us Telegram about cattle. 25 Queen had filly foal today</p> <p>Saturday 8th fine &amp; cool We shipped steer and Bull today. received check $375.00 deposited it in the Bank of Commerce at least gave it to the manager to pace to my creidt. Then we went to get consul papers and had dinner at Pearsons and 30c np. then got cattle shipped {boxes?} &amp; paid. 30c The Rest owkred at Foundation paid J. Foley $5.00 tonight C. R. went for Keleher's Scaffolding. bgt.</p> <p>Sunday 9th fine Father, Mary Jennie &amp; I went to Church in the morning &amp; Mother &amp; I in the evening.</p> <p>Monday 10th fine We worked at the Foundation all day. K. &amp; F were here all day. put Kyma 4th to O.A.C. Bull Yesterday. Kyma 3rd also in heat</p> <p>Tuesday 11th fine We worked at the Foundation all day. {?} K. &amp; F here</p> <p>Wensday 12th fine We worked at Foundation all day. {K?} &amp; F here we got oat chop from J. L. Simpson paid he delivered it</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June 1901</p> <p>Thursday 13th fine We worked at Foundation all day. C.R. getting turnip ground ready. bgt meat. $1.45 paid Hales account</p> <p>Friday 14th Showery We worked at Foundation until noon &amp; then chored &amp; scuffled roots &amp; harrowed corn 3 framers all day. K &amp; F here till noon I am to</p> <p>Saturday 15 fine Father working at Foundation. F here all day I pd him $5 &amp; owe him bal of $9.38. paid Jim for chop. 30.60 pd Keleher for mason work &amp; scaffolding $22.00</p> <p>Sunday 16th fine Father Mary &amp; I went to Church heard Mr Cassady preach, &amp; read the pastoral adress Mother &amp; I went in the evening. to the mid quarter sacrament. Took Mary &amp; Jennie both to Church for 1</p> <p>Monday 17th fine We finished sowing turnips in the morning and C.R. harrowed potatoes &amp; rolled turnips. &amp; hauled up poles for Jacking up barn roof. I went to town with Keleher's scaffolding &amp; got 18 3x4.14 {?} scautting {scouting?} for braces. &amp; ordered 3 x 40 Elm sils for barn.</p> <p>Tuesday 18th fine Farmers all at work Father pointing. C.r. &amp; J. Porter. getting shingles off barn at brewery. I went to town got dishes $1.85. meat 2.00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June 1901</p> <p>Wensday 19th fine We started to raise barn this morning. had McD J. House helping. Tuck &amp; two men. had 3 Jack's from Morris. About 5 P.M. the prop tilted and the whole roof smashed in but no one was hurt but all badly scared.</p> <p>Thursday 20h {??} We worked at barn all day and I went to town took home Jacks and bgt oat meal. 1.00. buggy fixed 25 took hay fork track &amp; car in to Mr Swayze. Mr Mulshlock had cow to bull</p> <p>Friday 21st fine J.F. C.R. &amp; I worked at Brewery stable tearing it down. three framers at work all day.</p> <p>Saturday 22nd fine We Raised barn today had two of Morris Jacks pd. J. House for Moving. $12.00 bgt meat in morning. $2.14</p> <p>Sunday 23rd fine Mary, Children Father &amp; I went to Church. in M. &amp; Mother &amp; I in evening</p> <p>Monday 24th fine We worked at tearing down stable &amp; helping Framers to raise shed roof went to town for. went to station with Mr Sharp E. Jackson was here all day helping us.</p> <p>Tuesday 25th fine We helped framers in forenoon &amp; tore down building in afternoon. R Mc is going to make frames at Tunleys tomorrow morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June 1901</p> <p>Wensday 26th fine We finished getting the good lumber. and have offered R. Brandon the bal of lumber for $15.00. R. Mc off 1/2 day</p> <p>Thursday 27th fine We fixed fence around new pasture in morning &amp; C.R. scuffled &amp; hoed Turnips also E. Jackson I went to town for meat $1.50 at Hales np. potatoes at Hewers 50 np Framers all here all day</p> <p>Friday 28th fine Framers all worked at barn. Mr S helping Father C.R. hoeing mangels I scuffled corn in morning &amp; hoed Mangels in Afternoon got 30<i> 5 inch spikes and 100</i> 3 inch nails at Morris</p> <p>Saturday 29th fine We worked around barn in morning. C. r. hoeing mangels Father painting and Mr S {??} to him all Framers at work all day.Mary &amp; I went to town and met Andrew and Mr Darby and we are changing our mortgage from our farm Blake Lash &amp; Cassels Toronto to Simpson and Darby. Robert Knowles Executor they are to bear all espense of the change</p> <p>Sunday 30th fine Father Mary Children &amp; I went to Church in the morning &amp; mother &amp; I in evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday July 1st 1901 Father Mr S &amp; I hoed Mangels &amp; turnips all day C.R. &amp; Mr Tuck's two men took a holiday. We Mr T shingled all day,</p> <p>Tuesday 2nd fine C.R. Raising drills for Rape I pulled weeds and worked sowed rape. Father &amp; Mr S at stone work. Mr Tuck</p> <p>Wensday 3rd fine We mowed a little hay in morning &amp; then sowed Rape &amp; kiled up hay. Father &amp; Mr S at painting &amp; all framers at work.</p> <p>Thursday 4th showery Cut a little hay went to town bgt hardware bolts. hinges P. Greens cut a Morris. 5 hanger 2 loads 1 pulley from Swayze and meat $1.76 pd 2.00, paid for lumber $6.80. harness mended 40c</p> <p>Friday 5th Dull We worked around the barn in morning and hoed turnips in afternoon Mr S away all day. all Framers here</p> <p>Saturday 6th fine &amp; cool Framers all at work. Mr s. 1/2 day. pd him $5.00 I went to town &amp; got some bolts. Father C.R. &amp; I hoed turnips in morning &amp; raked &amp; kiled hay in afternoon Rory of Brandon 2nd 42270 calved Mch 18th 1900 Bowman. 5. dropped spg 1900 A.E. Tag. 5/6</p> <p>Sunday 7th fine Mary Children &amp; I went to church in morning &amp; mother &amp; I in evening Mr C. preached both times</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July 1901</p> <p>Monday 8th fine All framers here. Mr Went for 100<i> flour to J.S. in evening. Aunt Maggie came</i></p> <p>Tuesday 9th fine All framers here. J. K. here 1/2 day. A.M. here 1/2 day.</p> <p>Wensday 10th fine Mr S. J.K. &amp; A.M. all day Framers all here I went to town bgt 100<i> 5 in nails handles. 23c, rope 8 1/3 </i> @ 12 1/2, meat 1.22 harness mended. 35c can mended. 10c groceries 90</p> <p>Thursday 11th fine Framers went to Sunleys at noon today I got 3 pulley hooks at Swayzes scantling at Stewarts 25c screws at M. 09. hat A.M. J.K. &amp; Mr S. all here today. bgt ticket for Mother 2.75 4 of us hoed turnips scuffled mangels &amp; potatoes. 1 plowed fallow</p> <p>Friday 12th fine had Mr S and the two boys all day. pd boys each. 2.10 pd Mr S. 8.00, went to town bgt. sprayer, 90c, P. Green. 20 1 gal machine oil at Morris</p> <p>Saturday 13th fine We worked at hay. hauled 7 loads. cut 3 acres and kiled it also. put P. Green on potatoes. Mr S here all day</p> <p>Sunday 14th fine &amp; hot</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July 15th 1901 Monday fine &amp; very hot I went to Sorby's with Mares. neither were in season then went to hunt for help in hay. W. Kelso came in afternoon and I expect him right along.</p> <p>Tuesday 16th {??} W. K. here all day he &amp; C hoed turnips in morning and scuffled. I cut clover in morning and we hauled a load of raking in afternoon then went to work in barn till evening we had a good shower</p> <p>Wensday 17th fine We hauled four loads of hay and. kiled all that was cut. W.K. here all day</p> <p>Thursday 18th fine We hauled in two loads of timothy &amp; seven of clover W.K. away today</p> <p>Friday 19th fine We finished cutting this seasons hay &amp; started hauled. twelve loads W. K. here today.</p> <p>Saturday 20th fine We finished hauling hay today three loads &amp; started to cut fall wheat. went to town bgt meat. 78c.</p> <p>Sunday 21st fine Father Mary &amp; Children went to Church in morning and we went to Mrs Ford's funeral in afternoon &amp; mother J &amp; I to Church in evening</p> <p>Monday 22nd fine We put in overlay for granery &amp; Jacked up overlay in implement shed had two jacks two hrs. W Tuck here 1/2 day we cut wheat in afternoon and hoed turnips. Princess in heat sent her to Sorby</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday. July 23rd fine We finished cutting fall wheat &amp; Rye and the little corner field of oats near Fords. sent entries application for reg of seven calves and $10.50 fees.</p> <p>Wensday 24th fine We cut Barley and almost finished the Daubeney oats. C.R. shocking and J.S. &amp; Father hoeing Turnips.</p> <p>Thursday 25th Dull We finished cutting Daubeney oats and hauled in the rye. four loads. Will and Norman came down to see us. We went to Sorby's to see about {??} room.</p> <p>Friday 26th fine I went to town in morning bgt hardware. 50. 13. 28. 15. pd meat at Hales n.p. 95c took grist of wheat &amp; chop to Jim's Mill got 3 bgs chopped and bgt 165<i> oat chop. pd for chopping &amp; gristing &amp; oat chop 3.10</i></p> <p>Saturday 27th fine We hauled fall wheat all day 10 loads. H Leadley came out in afternoon. Princess took horse on Thursday</p> <p>Sunday 28th Dull &amp; wet Father Mary, baby &amp; I went to Church in morning Mother Jennie &amp; I in evening. This was sacrament Sunday</p> <p>Monday 29th Wet We worked at roots &amp; set up down shocks worked at sheep pen in afternoon. Hales got old ewe. 60<i> of mutton</i></p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday. July 30th 1901 fine I went to town in morning got 17' of meat. from hales hats. 62c paid, overalls &amp; smock 2.13 paid for corn $ 1.33. recd 75c from Mr Hammell $1.50 from W. H. Sleeman, $1.50 from L Schmuck. sent two $ to H. J. Hill. entry fees for Exhibition Father. J.S. &amp; Charlie all working at roots.</p> <p>Wensday 31st We cut oats. Father &amp; J.S. hoeing &amp; scuffling</p> <p>Thursday Aug 1st We finished cutting today at noon. and hauled in 5 loads barley 1 of wheat &amp; 1 of oats in afternoon.</p> <p>Friday 2nd Dull evening We hauled in 11 loads of oats. had W. Kelso all day</p> <p>Sat. 3th fine Father &amp; J.S. working at Turnips C.R. choring W. K. digging out foundation I went to town got wagon fixed 75c. meat 50c. Dr Savages bill pd from chop. 9.10. Pd W. Tuck 10.00 pd</p> <p>Sunday 4 fine Father, Mary, Children &amp; I went to Church hear. Rev. Mills preach. Mother Jennie &amp; I in evening</p> <p>Monday 5th fine We hauled oats all day had W. Kelso in afternoon</p> <p>Tuesday 6th fine We thrashed today. had W. Kelso &amp; a hand from McCannels</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>Wensday Aug 7th fine We hauled oats all day finished all but peas &amp; rakings</p> <p>Thursday 8th fine We pulled peas. most of the day. Father raking stubble Mr Hether is putting eave trough on our barn {??} 10c a foot and {??} all the {??} fixing</p> <p>Friday 9th fine Mary &amp; I went to town this morning. bgt meat. 13<i> @ 7c 91c at Hales left buggy at Penfolds to have tires set we finished all but peas</i></p> <p>Saturday 9th fine We finished harvest today hauled seven loads peas. I went to town got buggy fixed 3.00. 100<i> Oil cake. $1.40 berries. 25c</i></p> <p>Sunday 10th fine Father Mary Children &amp; I went to Church in morning &amp; Mother &amp; I in evening Mr Mills preached a good sermon in morning on Faith Mr Cassady in evening</p> <p>Monday 11th fine C.R. at Bye's thrashing all day. J.S. weeding mangels and Father &amp; I choring</p> <p>Tuesday 12th fine I went to town J.S. &amp; C.R. weeding &amp; cultivating Father choring &amp; weeding I bgt barrow $4.00 shoes $2.50 meat 65c, stone hammer 60c p Mr Hether finished eave {???} barn today 1.37 {?} less. $1.25 for old pipe</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>Wensday Aug 14th fine Father building Foundation under sheep pen. I did chores and labored to him</p> <p>Thursday 15th fine C.R. Plowing for fall wheat J.S. weeding potatoes I chored &amp; helped Father at building.</p> <p>Friday 16th fine Father building I went to town aced chored J.S. weeding turnips C.R. plowing. I bgt hardware. 45. 40. corn. &amp; oatmeal. $7.25 meat. 65c np sold 4 loads of gravel. @ 10c. 40c</p> <p>Saturday 17th fine C.R. plowing. all day J.S. hoeing turnips. Father working at Mason work under sheep pen. I went to town in morning</p> <p>Sunday 18th fine Father Mary Children &amp; I went to Church in morning &amp; Mother J &amp; I in evening Mr Cassady preached in evening on the two virgins showing that eh foolish had a show of religion but it did not avail</p> <p>Monday 19th Dull C.R. Plowing. J.S. hoeing. Turnips. Father masoning I labored to him and went to town. bgt meat 77c C. Oil 72c, brush 25 recd $185.00 from Jonathan Batty $195.00</p> <p>Tuesday 20th fine Father building J.S. plowing pea ground C. R. hauling out manure for fall wheat.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wensday. Aug 21st 1901 fine Father building. J.S. plowing &amp; choring. C.R. hauling manure.</p> <p>Thursday 22nd Showery C.R. finished hauling manure to field north of bush. and started at south piece J.S. plowing, and both cleaned up grist</p> <p>Friday 23rd wet We cleaned seed wheat in morning and chored J.S. plowing and C.R. cleaning earth out of sheep pen. I went with grist to mill paid for chopping Ect. $1.70 pd. {??} Jackson $2.50</p> <p>Saturday 24th fine C.R. hauling manure and choring. J.S. plowing Father not well. I went to town pd. Mr McCannel. $3.40 being {4?} share done him from the Howitt Lease business pd. Hales account &amp; bgt</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Meat.</td> <td>3.75</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pd. Foster acc.</td> <td>$4.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pd. Shortreed for Shingles.</td> <td>$89.25</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pd. S &amp; G Penfold for twine.</td> <td>$11.50</td> </tr> <tr> <td>hardware. at Morris.</td> <td>$1.35</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" " Penfolds</td> <td>$1.99</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tomatoes</td> <td>20c.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>W.B. Swayze.</td> <td>18.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pd. J. Friendship for work in {??} barn raising time</td> <td>5.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> James Hewers ac.</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday. Sep. 25th 1901 Mary Chiildren &amp; I went to Church in morning &amp; Mother Jennie &amp; I in evening.</p> <p>Monday 26th fine C.R. choring J.S. Plowing I went to town pd. Goldies acc $22.75, bgt 5.00 bran to put in car. paid Morris ac</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>bgt. L. Oil.</td> <td>67c</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Drugs.</td> <td>25c. 40c</td> </tr> <tr> <td>stewarts ac.</td> <td>1.07/td&gt;</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Insurance</td> <td>5.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Tuesday 27th Got all ready and started with cattle to Toronto. Wednesday 28th Charlie hauling manure and helping Will to the station. Uncle J. plowing. Thursday 29th Uncle J. plowing all day. Charlie at manure in forenoon &amp; at Barber's threshing in afternoon. Got 8 1/2 lbs. Flank &amp; Brisket - 60c &amp; 1 1/2 n minced meat - 15 Friday 30 th Uncle J. plowing in forenoon &amp; at town in afternoon. Gave him 50c. Charlie &amp; J. Friendship at manure all day. Sat. 31st Charlie finishing manure and cultivating. Uncle J. still away at town Uncle Robt. came today. Got new pump from Grant Sunday Sept. 1st. Gr. M. &amp; children to church in morning &amp; Grp &amp; Gran at night.</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday Sept. 2nd Charlie cutting flax &amp; corn. Uncle J. plowing. Got meat</p> <p>Tuesday 3rd Charlie working at buckwheat &amp; corn &amp; Uncle J. plowing</p> <p>Wed. 4th Charlie &amp; Uncle J. getting fall-wheat ground ready for sowing. Granpa &amp; Barber's 1/2 dy. Got 10 lb beef-steak</p> <p>Thursday 5th Grandpa at Barber's 1 dy Charlie sowing fall-wheat. Un. J. plowing. Got about 8 lbs Flank.</p> <p>Friday Sept. 6th Charlie finished fall-wheat. Un. J. puling weeds out of rape, Grandpa at Barber's 1 dy.</p> <p>Sat. Sept. 7th Charlie harrowing fall-wheat ground in forenoon &amp; tidying up yard in afternoon U. J. Gang plowing and pulling weeds out of rape.</p> <p>Sunday Sept. 8th Grpa. Children &amp; Ma at church in morning. Grp &amp; Gran. in evening.</p> <p>Monday Sept. 9th. Charlie working around barn &amp; turning flax. U.J. plowing &amp; pulling weeds out of rape.</p> <p>Tuesday Sept. 10th C. working at barn &amp; U.J. plowing. Got 14 1/2 lbs flank.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday Sept 11th 1901 Charlie &amp; Grandpa at stable. U.J. plowing.</p> <p>Thursday Sept. 12 C. &amp; Grandpa at barn. U. J. plowing.</p> <p>Friday Sept. 13 Ch. &amp; Grandpa at barn U.J. plowing.</p> <p>Sat Sept. 14th Charlie at Ford's threshing all day. Grandpa at barn &amp; U.J. plowing. Got 7 1/2 lbs flank from Hales. Bell had heifer calf by Kyma's Heir today.</p> <p>Sunday Sept. 15th All went to church as usual. Mr Cassady preaching.</p> <p>Monday Sept. 16th Charlie at Barber's for about 2 or 3 hrs. in afternoon. He and grandpa working at barn the rest of day. Grandpa got harness mended $1 paid. Got horse shod.</p> <p>Tuesday Sept. 17th Charlie at Barber's Silo-filling all day. Granpa at building Uncle J plowing</p> <p>Wednesday Sept. 18th Ch. &amp; Grandpa at building in forenoon. C. at show in afternoon. Uncle J. at shingles.</p> <p>Thursday Sept. 19th Hauled in buckwheat levelling sheep-pen working at Shingles. 13 1/2 lbs. Flank Hales</p> <p>Friday Sept. 20th General choring. Grandpa sick.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday 21st 1901 We arrived home at 10 P.M. and found all well then got stock home and started</p> <p>Sunday 22nd fine Mary Children &amp; I went to church in morning.</p> <p>Monday 23rd fine I went to town in morning pd W. Mountain 5.00. pd Grant for fixing pump. $13.00 meat. 55c, sugar. 3.00</p> <p>Tuesday 24th fine Will got ready to go home and left this morning about ten A.M. he got off in good shape I bgt grapes. 25c street car tickets. 25 recd 250 from Will to pay for democrat wheel. and $5 to pay A Marriot shipped Wills cattle in afternoon. then went out to the colliege and looked at the stabling.</p> <p>Wensday 25th fine C.R. at Porter thrashing Father choring. J.S. putting in wood. I went to town bgt meat. 80c, fixing buggy 05. Father shoes 80 E.P. Bell 3rd had bull calf by Oxford King</p> <p>Thursday 26th fine C.r. finished plowing orchard &amp; started at the foundation for cement in cattle stable I went to town with grist 12bgs oats &amp; B. 2 bgs wheat bgt 6 {??}. Queenston cement x 3 brls. Ensign cement 2 u. at $1.25 per bbl E. N. 2.20 per bbl. pd Kelso 50 for taking care of cattle.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday 27th Sept. 1901 fine Father &amp; Charley working at stable. I went for grist pd. Goldies for Bran &amp; {ret?} bgs. $3.50, pd for chopping 70c Father C &amp; I worked at stable putting in cement in afternoon</p> <p>Saturday 28th fine We worked at Cement in new stable all day that in Father &amp; C.R. J.S. working at wood. I was sick all day &amp; did not do much. Elm Park Bell 2nd had heifer calf by Oxford King</p> <p>Sunday 29th Dull &amp; wet Mary Children &amp; I went to church in morning, and 12c Father &amp; Mother in evening 15c</p> <p>Monday 30th fine C.R. went to McCannels thrashing. Father &amp; I cut logs for new stable J.S. working at wood</p> <p>Tuesday 1st Oct fine Framers came today to work at barn all three I hauled some logs to Mill and C.R. &amp; Father worked around barn</p> <p>Wensday 2nd fine C.R. at Barbers thrashing Framers all at 2 work in morning &amp; 3 in afternoon I hauled two loads of logs to Mill got some pine planed 45c</p> <p>Thursday 3rd fine We hauled three loads of logs to mill and a load of lumber to planing mill.</p> <p>Friday 4th fine &amp; cool Framers all here. C.R. took a load of logs to mill I worked on road all day. had Mr Hammill 1.25 Mr Couling. 60c</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday. Oct. 5th 1901 Dull Framers all here. Father choring around barn. J.S. working at wood. C.R. &amp; I working at road work we finished at 5 P.M. pd. Mr Hammil 2.50 Jon Barber $1.25. Couling. 60 recd from Mr Hammil $2.00 for bull service. from J Barber for Sand 25c bgt glass 9 lights n.p. hooks &amp; steeples ten. whisky 35. wood alcohol. 20.</p> <p>Sunday 6th fine Father Mary &amp; children at Church in morning and Father &amp; Mother in evening</p> <p>Monday 7th fie Two framers here 1/2 day C.R. &amp; Father choring around barn. I took truck's home. &amp; got some strips split. at Clemens got wagon tongue fixed got 2 latches at Morris. 70/35 nails. 28c. putty got oil meal.</p> <p>Tuesday 8th fine &amp; warm C.R. &amp; J.S. pulling mangels we got in six loads. I went for wagon tongue the morning. bgt barrel of salt $1.10, go a barrel of cement Father finished cementing manger bottoms</p> <p>Wensday 9th fine J.S. &amp; C.R. worked at mangels. Father &amp; I took in seven loads today. Sorby's brought princess home today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday Oct. 10/1901 Wet We worked around the barn all day. getting box stalls ready. Ect E.P. Bell bull calf</p> <p>Friday 11th wet morning We worked at stable in morning. and at mangels in afternoon</p> <p>Saturday 12th Dull The Duke &amp; Duchess of York visited Guelph today Mother &amp; I went to see them. bgt meat 19 1/2 <i> @ 6c. $1.17 np pd for Mothers Dress at Scroggies $1.50 pd Mr Sorby $10.00 that I recd from Ottawa for Princess.</i></p> <p>Sunday 13th fair Father Mary &amp; little M. went to Church in morning and Father &amp; Mother in evening.</p> <p>Monday 14th fine We work at putting cement floor in feed room till 4 P.M. then I went for 6 bu lime to kiln.</p> <p>Tuesday 15th fine C.R. &amp; J.S. taking up carrots I went to Washington to see a grad Angus steer and bgt him for $90.00 to be delivered on sat next had a Wensd pleasant visit to Mr Hall's looke around his stock and also a neigbors exp $1.20</p> <p>Wensday 16th Dull We hauled carrots 3 1/2 loads &amp; got mortar ready for Father there started taking up potatoes went to mill got some chop bran &amp; 500 mds, chgd</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct 1901</p> <p>Thursday 17th fair Dull We chored in morning and took up some potatoes in afternoon. Jennie &amp; I went to Cheltenham in the evening. Fare $ 1.45 Found all well at Chelt.</p> <p>Friday 18th cold Men chored in morning took up potatoes in afternoon. I judged cattle at Erin Fair Mr D. Rae of Eramosa was my colleague we got along very nicely went to see Mr Sharp's stock in evening.</p> <p>Sat 19th fair John showed me around his stock in morning and Jennie &amp; I started for hoome about 9.30 AM had a nice chat with Bessie coming down to the station, we got home about 11 A.M. met G. Shields on Train. then I went to town sent. $90.00 to Walter Robson Ayn for steer and $71.50 to Canada Life co Toronto, Exchange. 30c Men worked at potatoes all day. Father at mason work. We got steer home tonight.</p> <p>Sunday 20th fine Father Mary Children &amp; I went to church in morning and Father &amp; Mother in evening</p> <p>Monday 21st fine We worked at potatoes all day. &amp; took up about 55 bgs</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday Oct 22nd 1901 We worked at potatoes all day. I went to town bgt meat. $1.50.</p> <p>Wensday 23rd We finished potatoes and started topping turnips Mary &amp; I took wool to Rockwood. $22.12 worth 158 lb at 14c we took it all out in trade.</p> <p>Thursday 24th I went to mill in morning borrowed. 725<i> of oats and got four bgs barley and 3 of wheat chopped J.S. &amp; C worked at Turnips all day we hauled four loads.</i></p> <p>Friday 25th fine We worked at turnips all day hauled 9 loads put cattle into new box stalls</p> <p><br />Saturday 26th fine We worked at Turnips all day. got in 13 loads</p> <p>Sunday 27th fine Father Mary Jennie &amp; I went church in morning Father &amp; Mother in evening</p> <p>Monday 28th fine We worked at Turnips all day got in ten loads</p> <p>Tuesday 29th fine We worked at Turnips all day got in 13 loads gave Mary 5.00</p> <p>Wensday 30th fine We worked at Turnips all day got in 14 loads</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wensday Thursday 31st Oct 1901 fine We finished taking in roots today. got in 11 loads Turnips 1/2 load of cabbage &amp; some beets.</p> <p>Friday Nov. 1st 1901 We covered pits and C.R. went to Bye's Thrashing, in afternoon</p> <p>Saturday 2nd fine C.R. plowing, J.S. sorting Turnips Father painting in new stable. I went to town. bgt meat $1.05 oil cake. $1.45 groceries, 16c candies 05, got my tooth filled left stove at Rumford's to be fixed, sold.</p> <p>Sunday 3rd fine Father Mary Children &amp; I went to Church in morning and Father &amp; Mother in evening, We had quite a High in our church, and every body seems pleased with the decorating Ect. REv. Smith from Toronto preached morning &amp; evening</p> <p>Monday 4th fair &amp; cold C.R. at McDougall's thrashing The rest of us chored around barn &amp; prepared for thrashing, Mary &amp; I went to the church concert in the evening. we paid 50 Thrashers came this evening</p> <p>Tuesday 5th fair &amp; cool We thrashed today did not get on very well. had hand from Bye's, Ford's, Porters, Barber's bgt, meat about $2.00 bread. 30c</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wensday 6th Nov. 1901 C.R. &amp; J.S. started to plow today. Father &amp; I choring.</p> <p>Thursday 7th fine C.R. &amp; J.S. plowing Father &amp; I working around the barn.</p> <p>Friday 8th fine C.R. &amp; J.S. plowing and I went to town paid G.T.M insurance assessment 12.00 also Renewed the insurance on house and barn in Waterloo that had formerly been in the Royal. to be $18.00 Recd $25.00 from Jno {John} Bell Waverly Proff Day came to see about Having students Judge cattle I paid him six dollars for Bull service Recd $1.00 from Mr Pickering for Bull service</p> <p>Saturday 9th fine &amp; cool C.R. &amp; J.S. Plowing all day Father &amp; I choring and closing in end of sheep house gave Mary $2.00</p> <p>Sunday 10th fine Father Mary Children &amp; I went to church in morning hear Mr Cassady preach Mother &amp; I in evening</p> <p>Monday 11th Dull &amp; wet I went to mill with grist flour. 1.20 this grist chop. 1.00 last grist 80c J.S. plowing in afternoon Father &amp; C.R. choring</p> <p>Tuesday 12th fair C.R. &amp; J.S. plowing all day Father &amp; I choring. Proff. Day &amp; a number of strudents came to see stock had quite a pleasant afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Wensday 13th 1901 Wills Birthday he is 33 yrs Father &amp; I working at sheep pen. C R &amp; J.S. plowing all day</p> <p>Thursday 14th Dull &amp; blusky Father &amp; I working in sheep pen and C R &amp; J.S. plowing. Recd 2.0 from R. Brandon owing the payment in stable for Oct</p> <p>Friday 15th Father &amp; I working around the barn C.R. &amp; J.S. working teams &amp; covering pits. I went to town in evening got mail tobacco for Jimmie</p> <p>Saturday 16th fine C.R. covering pits &amp; choring manuring garden Ect. J.S. hauling stones. Father &amp; I went to town. I pd McCrae for Thomson's Sheep $10.66 pd. for Groceries $3.76, hardware. chgd at Morris horses shod. 50c.</p> <p>Sunday 17th fine Father, Mary Children &amp; I went to church in morning heard a good sermon by Rev. Mr Hendley Congregational Minister on the owkr of a real church Mother &amp; I heard Mr Cassady in evening on Peace on Earth Good will to men.</p> <p>Monday 18th fine Charlie hauling gravel. to barn yard. Father &amp; I choring fixing sheep pen killing a sheep. J.S. finished hauling away stone heap. I went to town. bgt corn chop 6.00 np oil cake $7 np. herbaprin {herbal sedative/pain-killer for animals} 25c, chopping 25 Linseed oil, 18c</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday 19th Nov. 1901 fine J.S. choring Father and C &amp; I working Shingling the sheep pen.</p> <p>Wensday 20th Dull C.R. at Harvey's thrashing I went to Town posted Winter Fair bills, bgt 25<i> shingles nails. 150</i> oilcake pd for 500<i> that I got Monday Linseed oil 1/2 gal. .40 Boiled Oil 85c sold skin to Hewer credited 60c</i></p> <p>Thursday 21st fine Father &amp; I Shingling sheep pen. J.S. choring, C.R. at a plowing bee for Mr Johnston.</p> <p>Friday 22nd Dull J.S. Choring. Father C.R. &amp; I finished shingling sheep pen and started the hen house got half done.</p> <p>Saturday 23rd snowy East wind C.R. off today getting his teeth fixed. Father choring I went to town. sent $25.00 to A.P. Westervell entry fees for fat Stock. $3 to Secretary McFarlane for transfers. The send $1 to Franklin. {??} Morine for to register suffolk ewe borrowed $50.0 from Bank of Commerce for 3 months recd $1.00 to pay for a 1/4 of lamb I sold 8 years ago</p> <p>Sunday 24th Dull Father Mary &amp; Little Mary &amp; I went to Church in morning heard Mr Cassady preach a Temperance sermon</p> <p>Monday 25th Dull We finished shingling main part of hen house went to town for nails. 50<i> Gray. mineral powder for painting 25c at Morris rubbers. 16c</i></p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday Nov. 26th 1901 clear &amp; cold C.R. finished shingling bull pen and started to {rid?} up the yard. I went to town in morning. took back Drab mineral, &amp; got some silver grey instead also 5 lb white lead, Groceries 1.05 candies Ect 35 oatmeal, $1.40</p> <p>Wensday 27th fair I set Father and Mother to the station this morning Fare. $1.70 money for Mother $110. Came home and in worked at painting stable doors &amp; windows C.R. choring J.S. sorting potatoes. W Tuck &amp; man came in afternoon to fix roof ready for us to shingle. They came about 2.30 P.M.</p> <p>Thursday 28th fine W Tuck 3/4 day working at barn putting in windows C. R. helping him I went to church took little mary with me.</p> <p>Friday 29th Dull We cleaned up grist in morning and took it to mill. 12 bgs and 7 bgs returned that I borrowed 6.39 lb. returned 10 empty bgs to Goldies bgt 300<i> Bran. bgt. 500</i> oilcake, 7.00 pd at Trader Bank pd for chopping. 70c. C.R. dug post holes for hen yard and we worked at it in afternoon</p> <p>Saturday 30th Dull C.R. working at hen yard J.S. Sorting potatoes I went to town in morning. bgt {Pnlper?} repairs. 35c Poultry netting at 1.05 got 2 2/5 {??} singles at Clemens. @.95c $5.20</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday Dec 1st 1901 Mary &amp; Jennie went to Church in morning and. Charlie &amp; I went in evening heard Rev. Walter Russell. B.A. Evangelist.</p> <p>Monday 2nd cold C.R. Shingling, Woodshed. I shipped 2 Roosters to J. M. Barton Vankleek hill, Then went to meet Father and Mother, hardware 05 Drugs, 10c went to town after dinner sent. $3.00 to A. P. Wesetervelt entries for fowls.</p> <p>Tuesday 3rd fair &amp; cold Father &amp; C.R. Shingling wood shed. I went to town in morning. got Father pants. Ect. 2.13 Moleskin to face mits. 37 snaps 05. sold. 2 ton straw to Mr Hanmer for Fat Stock show at $5.50 per Ton.</p> <p>Wensday 4th fair &amp; cold Father &amp; C.r. finished shingling woodshed. I went to town bgt 2 Square shingles at Clemens Father &amp; I went to Church at I went to see Mr Hanmer about getting manure from the show we are to be in by eight oclock aced clean up satisfactory to market clerk.</p> <p>Thursday 5th fine C.R. &amp; Father choring and fixing up yard generally &amp; J.S. finished potatoes &amp; started taking in wood I went to town for Mr Heather to fix eave trough. Also took Mary &amp; children in to get their picture taken we are to get 9 at $2.50 paid also Mary got other things &amp; gave Mary $1.25 hardware 30c</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday 6th fine Father &amp; C.R. &amp; J.S. putting wood into shed Mr Hether. put up eave trough on wood shed. 51ft at 10c per foot n.p. bgt salt petre. 08.</p> <p>Saturday 7th Dull Father &amp; C.R. finished the wood and I chored &amp; went to town. bgt snaps 12p mits. 50c,</p> <p>Sunday 8th Father Mary &amp; children &amp; I went to Church</p> <p>Monday 9th We got things ready and went in with them to the Fat stock show</p> <p>Tuesday 10th fine Cattle &amp; sheep were judged alive and classes were finished about 10 PM we got 1st &amp; 2nd on heifer calf. 2nd on Grade cow 1st on Aberdeen A Grade steer</p> <p>Wensday 11th fine 1st &amp; 2nd on Suffolk wether 1st 2nd 3rd on " " lamb</p> <p>Wensday 11th fine Cattle were slaughtered today we had our steer put in &amp; killed 64.4 percent</p> <p>Thursday 12th Sheep killed today. we had two shearling &amp; 2 lambs killed. also</p> <p>Friday 13th wet We won 2nd &amp; sweepstake on Dressed Carcass beef 2 fists &amp; 2 seconds on sheep and sold lamb kept wether Will got 191 <i> at $7.50, $ 6.82 I kept the other 5 gave $5.67. 61 to Mr Hamilton accountant to Deposit for me</i></p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sat 14th Dec. 1901 Will C.R. &amp; I worked at manure in market all day got things into pretty good shape. Will went home to Mt Forest tonight, Cast night. I recd $166.00 prize money. $125.00 for Bull I sold to Mr Hazlewood St Marys to be shipped Tuesday $96.00 for Miss Canada. $70.00 for Miss Quality $ 81.60 for steer Carcass $6.40 for Hide $2.40 for skins.</p> <p>Sunday 15th fine Father Mary &amp; I went to Church in morning &amp; Mother &amp; I in evening heard Mr {Russo?} we {??} $4.00 to {????}</p> <p>Monday 16th fine Father C.R. &amp; I hauling manure from market 6 loads. horses shod. 63 np</p> <p>Tuesday 17th Father C. R. &amp; I hauling manure all day I shipped bull to Jas Hazlewood St Marys hauled 7 loads</p> <p>Wensday 18th fine Father C.R. &amp; I hauled manure. 7 loads. stamps 25</p> <p>Thursday 19th fine &amp; cold We hauled 5 loads manure and prepared for thrashing</p> <p>Friday 20th fine We thrashed today did not get on very well. had Mc D. 1 Barber 1. Mitchell 1 Bye 1. Harvey 1. Busby 1/2 Put Bowmans no 1 to {Master?} King</p> <p>Saturday 21st fine We finished thrashing this morning &amp; chopped grain in afternoon. pd J. Busby 1.00 J. Flick. 50c,. Put Kyma 3rd to Oxford King</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Father. Mary L M &amp; I went to church in morning heard Mr Russel preach and Mother &amp; I went in evening There was a very good meeting.</p> <p>Monday 23rd fair C.R. finished hauling manure from show building. &amp; then we hauled in corn and C.R. hauled up wood. I went to town pd. Mr Heather $5.10, paid Jas. Hewer. ac. $5.00 pd. Thornton &amp; Douglas ac</p> <p>Tuesday 24th fine</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Pd. Clemens. bill.</td> <td>$19.62</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" Goldies "</td> <td>$13.49</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" Linseed oil</td> <td>$14.00.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>bgt slippers for Father.</td> <td>85</td> </tr> <tr> <td>" Cloak for Mary.</td> <td>$7.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pd C. R.</td> <td>$5.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> groceries, $1.00, goose 95c tie &amp; {pin?} for Charlie. 75c Mother 5.00 Wensday 25th fine Will came yesterday and took Mother and Hannah home to Mount Forest this morning Father &amp; Jennie &amp; I went to Church this morning heard Mr Cassady preach a very nice sermon, we stayed at home the rest of the day Thursday 26th fair I went to town in morning returned, 2 bunches shingle to Clemens. pd W Tuck. 95.00 bgt overcoat, $9.50</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday Dec 27th fair 1901 C.R. finished hauling up wood and started to cut up tops. hauled some pea straw over to sheep pen paid for Lime. $15.48 sent $10.00 to Janesville Wis, to Alex Galbraith to record princess &amp; Charming Queen</p> <p>Saturday 28th fair Tom came last night with cow calf and four lambs. We had quite a chat. pd. my share of the trip $2.00. Tom left for home this morning about ten A.M. I painted barn doors J.S. &amp; C.R. cutting wood got a pure bred cow off train today from Will. pd for Mercury, 50c</p> <p>Sunday 29th fine Father &amp; Mary &amp; baby went to Church in morning &amp; Jennie &amp; I in evening heard Mr Cassady preach on three steps from Guilt to Glory.</p> <p>Monday 30th fine I took C. Reeson's things to the station &amp; paid him his wages. $180.00, groceries .35 gave my note for insurance $150.00 paid. $3.00 bal. $ 2.12</p> <p>Tuesday 31st Stormy I went to Town. Father &amp; J.S. chored. Pd. D Baley $30 sent $75 to Will for cattle &amp; sheep suit for J.S. $4.15 np at McIntosh</p> <p>Wensday Jan 1st 1902 We chored and chopped a little wood.</p> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed